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2018 Ford F-150
2018 Ford F-150
|Used Clear Title
|3.5L 6 Cylinder Twin Turbo
|Four Wheel Drive
|Exterior Color
|Ingot Silver
|Interior Color
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Vehicle OverviewWith such great unique features like a backup sensor, backup camera, parking assistance, a navigation system, a leather interior, braking assist, heated seats, hill start assist, stability control, and traction control, you'll be excited to take this 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor for a ride. It comes with a 6 Cylinder engine. This one's on the market for $62,500. This safe and reliable supercrew 4x4 has a crash test rating of 5 out of 5 stars! With a classic silver exterior and a black interior, this vehicle is a top pick. Reduce your lower back pain with built-in power lumbar seats. Call or visit to talk with one of our vehicle specialists today! See more pictures of this vehicle at www.MagicCityAutoGroup.com. Call us today at 1-800-525-1890 to schedule a test drive or just stop in to see us at our locations in Roanoke, VA, Covington, VA or Lexington, VA! We have proudly served all of Southwest Virginia for over 80 years, and look forward to serving you! Contact Information: Magic City Auto Group, 809 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA, 24016, Phone: 5403450911, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Magic City Ford Lincoln Roanoke809 Williamson Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Call Us About This Vehicle: 540-358-8487
- Ingot Silver with Black Interior
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise Control
- Digital Information Center
- Heated Seats
- Steering Wheel Radio Controls
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Tinted Windows
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Power Driver's Seat
- Power Locks
- Power Passenger Seat
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Child Proof Door Locks
- Daytime Running Lights
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Fog Lights
- Four Wheel Drive
- Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Defogger
- Roll Stability Control
- Security System
- Side Air Bags
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Traction Control System
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Center Arm Rest
- Clock
- Overhead Console
- Tachometer
- Vanity Mirrors
- Running Boards
- Sunroof
- Bluetooth
- Factory System
- Navigation System
- Premium Sound
- Reverse Camera
- Satellite Radio
- Voice Control
- Crumple Zones Front, Impact Sensor Post-Collision Safety System, Rear View Monitor In Dash, Multi-Function Display, SYNC - Satellite Communications, Hill Descent Control, Off-Road Suspension Package, Audio - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Parking Sensors Rear, Rear View Camera, Impact Sensor Alert System, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Read Function, Electronic Messaging Assistance With Voice Recognition, Seat Position Memory, Cooled Seats, Leather Upholstery, Navigation System, Back Up Camera, Power Lumbar Seat(s), Radial Tires, Gauge Cluster, Trip Odometer, Driver Air Bag, Auto Headlamp On/Off-Delay, Passenger Temp. Control, Passenger's Front Airbag, Carpeting, Dual Sport Mirrors, Front Bucket Seats, Compass, Outside Temperature Gauge, Inside Hood Release, Running Boards, Windows Lockout Button, Warnings And Reminders Low Oil Level, Warnings And Reminders Low Fuel Level, Tailgate Removable, Suspension Rear Leaf Springs, Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil Springs, Storage Door Pockets, Seatbelts Second Row 3-Point, Pickup Bed Type Styleside, Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Recline, Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 2, Number Of Rear Headrests 3, Number Of Front Headrests 2, Headlights Quad Headlights, Front Seatbelts: 3-Point, Front Headrests Adjustable, Front Air Dam, Digital Odometer, Child Safety Locks, Body Side Reinforcements Side Impact Door Beams, Audio - Antenna: Mast, Audio - Antenna: Diversity, Assist Handle Rear, Assist Handle Front, Adjustable Rear Headrests, Towing And Hauling Cargo Tie Downs, Seatbelts Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Driver And Passenger, Exterior Mirrors Manual Folding, 2-stage Unlocking, Vanity Mirrors Dual, Storage Under Rear Seats, Storage Front Seatback, One-Touch Windows: 2, Headlights Wiper Activated, Floor Material Carpet, Suspension Stabilizer Bar(s): Front, Rear Bumper Color Accent, Warnings And Reminders Maintenance Reminder, Overhead Console, Seatbelts Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Seatbelts Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front, Seatbelts Emergency Locking Retractors: Front, Running Boards Accent Color, Reading Lights Rear, Reading Lights Front, Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Recline, Driver Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Power, Cargo Bed Light, Airbags - Passenger - Occupant Sensing Deactivation, External Temperature Display, Audio - Radio Data System, Windows Front Wipers: Intermittent, Headlights Auto Delay Off, Compass, Skid Plate(s) Front, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Center Console Front Console With Armrest And Storage, Tail And Brake Lights LED Rear Center Brakelight, Suspension Front Arm Type: Upper And Lower Control Arms, Spare Tire Fullsize Non-Matching Size, Passenger Seat Adjustable Lumbar Support: Manual, Headlights Auto On/Off, Front Suspension Type: Strut, Front Suspension Classification: Independent, Child Seat Anchors LATCH System, Rear Floor Mats, Floor Mats Front, Front 12V Power Outlet(s), Audio Auxiliary Input: Jack, Skid Plate(s) Engine, Rear Seats Split Folding, Power Brakes, Front Brakes Ventilated Disc, Airbags - Front - Dual, Braking assist hill start assist, Drivetrain Drive Mode Selector, Braking Assist, Towing And Hauling Tow Hooks: Rear, Towing And Hauling Tow Hooks: Front, Rear Seats Folds Up, Audio MP3 Player: CD MP3 Playback, Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc, Capless Fuel Filler System, Power Outlet(s) 115V, Rear Seats 60-40 Split Bench, Floor Mat Material Vinyl/rubber, Daytime Running Lights, Programmable Safety Key MyKey, Audio In-Dash CD: Single Disc, Exterior Mirrors Power, Auto-Lock, Running Boards Step, Center Console Trim Leather, Seats Front Seat Type: Bucket, Audio Auxiliary Input: USB, Tailgate Power Locking, Towing And Hauling Trailer Wiring: 7-Pin, Towing And Hauling Trailer Wiring: 4-Pin, Drivetrain Locking Differential: Rear, Drivetrain Locking Differential: Center, Audio System 7 Speakers, Airbags - Front - Side, Inside Rearview Mirror Auto-Dimming, Exhaust Dual Exhaust Tips, Engine Auto Stop/Start, Towing And Hauling Trailer Hitch: Class IV, Audio Voice Recognition
Features & Specifications*
- Engine: 3.5L V6 EcoBoost High Output -inc: auto start-stop technology
- Transmission: Electronic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: terrain management modes: normal/baja/rock crawl/sport/mud-sand/wet-snow and tow-haul mode
- Electronic Locking w/4.10 Axle Ratio
- GVWR: 7,050 lbs Payload Package
- Transmission w/SelectShift Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Part And Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- 200 Amp Alternator
- 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
- 2 Skid Plates
- 1200lbs. Maximum Payload
- Fox Racing Brand Name Shock Absorbers
- Front HD Anti-Roll Bar
- Off-Road Suspension
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Black Tailpipe Finisher
- 36 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Auto Locking Hubs
- Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs
- Leaf Rear Suspension w/Leaf Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Upfitter Switches
- Vehicle Name : Ford F-150
- Body Style : SuperCrew Cab Styleside
- Body Code : T
- Drivetrain : Four Wheel Drive
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 3750
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 4800
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 7050
- Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : 14250
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 8000
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 800
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 8000
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 800
- Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs) : 8000
- Engine Order Code : 99G
- Engine Type : Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6
- Displacement : 3.5 L/213
- Fuel System : Port/Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 450 @ 5000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 510 @ 3500
- Trans Order Code : 44G
- Trans Type : 10
- Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.70
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.98
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.15
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.77
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.52
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.27
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : 4.87
- Trans PTO Access : No
- Transfer Case Model : Electronic
- Transfer Case Power Take Off : No
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 800
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) : 800
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 200
- Engine Oil Cooler : None
- Suspension Type - Front : Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear : Leaf
- Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3750
- Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 4800
- Axle Type - Front : Independent
- Axle Type - Rear : Rigid Axle
- Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3750
- Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 4800
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : 4.10
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 4.10
- Steering Type : Rack-Pinion
- Brake Type : 4-wheel disc
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System (Second Line) : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.8
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.7
- Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
- Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.85
- Wheels: 17" Cast Aluminum -inc: same spare
- Tires: LT315/70R17 BSW A/T -inc: same spare
- Regular Box Style
- Steel spare wheel
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Clearcoat paint
- Black Front Bumper w/2 Tow Hooks
- Black Rear Step Bumper w/2 Tow Hooks
- Black Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim
- Black door handles
- Black fender flares
- Black Power Side Mirrors w/Convex Spotter and Manual Folding
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Variable intermittent wipers
- Deep tinted glass
- Aluminum Panels
- Black grille
- Side steps
- Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
- Front fog lamps
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Fully Automatic Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Front Tire Size : LT315/70SR17
- Rear Tire Size : LT315/70SR17
- Spare Tire Size : Full-size
- Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : 3750
- Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : 3750
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.5
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 8.5
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : Full-size
- Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Wheelbase (in) : 145
- Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) : 231.9
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 86.3
- Height, Overall (in) : 78.5
- Overhang, Front (in) : 37.8
- Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 36.3
- Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 9.8
- Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 9.8
- Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 66
- Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : 65.2
- Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : 65.2
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 50.6
- Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 21.4
- Tailgate Width (in) : 60.3
- Cargo Volume (ft³) : 52.8
- Radio: Single-CD/SiriusXM w/7 Speakers -inc: a 6-month prepaid subscription, Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii, Subscriptions to all SiriusXM services are sold by SiriusXM after trial period, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc
- Radio w/Clock
- Fixed antenna
- SYNC -inc: enhanced voice recognition communications and entertainment system, 911 assist, 4.2" LCD display in center stack, Applink and 1 smart charging USB port
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Front Seats w/Power 2-Way Driver Lumbar
- Driver Seat -inc: Power 2-Way Lumbar Support
- 8-Way Power Driver's Seat w/Power Lumbar
- 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Fore/Aft Movement and Manual Lumbar Support
- Manual tilt/telescoping steering column
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Inclinometer, Transmission Fluid Temp, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Power Rear Windows
- Leather steering wheel
- Front cupholder
- Rear cupholder
- Front Cigar Lighter(s)
- Compass
- Keypad
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
- Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
- Manual air conditioning
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts And Console Ducts
- Glove box
- Full cloth headliner
- Leather/Chrome Gear Shift Knob
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Cabback Insulator, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome Interior Accents
- Unique Cloth Trim Seats -inc: flow-through console, floor shifter, unique seat back bolsters and 2nd row 60/40 flip-up split seat
- Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Overhead Console w/Storage, 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 AC Power Outlets
- Fade-to-off interior lighting
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Vinyl/Rubber Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Pickup Cargo Box Lights
- Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Outside temp gauge
- Analog Display
- Systems Monitor
- Redundant digital speedometer
- Trip computer
- Front center armrest
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (PATS) Engine Immobilizer
- Perimeter alarm
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 AC Power Outlets
- Passenger Capacity : 5
- Front Head Room (in) : 40.8
- Front Leg Room (in) : 43.9
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 66.7
- Front Hip Room (in) : 62.5
- Second Head Room (in) : 40.4
- Second Leg Room (in) : 43.6
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 65.9
- Second Hip Room (in) : 64.7
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Advancetrac w/Roll Stability Control Electronic Stability Control (ESC) And Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Rear parking sensors
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes And Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Rear child safety locks
- Dynamic Hitch Assist Back-Up Camera
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) : 16
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 15
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 18
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year : 11.0
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 36
- 4,930 Miles
- No Known Mechanical Problems


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- (866) 531-0695
585 N Courtenay Pkwy, MERRITT ISLAND, FL
- In-Home Care: Adult Day Care
Payment Options
- Medicare No
- Medicaid No
- Veteran's Benefits No
- Long Term Care Insurance No
- Subsidy Available No
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Description of ALL ONE FAMILY SENIOR DAY PROGRAM in MERRITT ISLAND, FL
Number of Beds : 24
All One Family Senior Day Program, located in Merritt Island, Florida provides the following services: In-Home Care: Adult Day Care. All One Family Senior Day Program has a very good hospital, Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge, located nearby, which scored a 87 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The All One Family Senior Day Program's nearest hospital is 3 miles away. The zipcode (32953) in Florida, where All One Family Senior Day Program is located, has an average safety rating based on recent crime statistics.
ALL ONE FAMILY SENIOR DAY PROGRAM is an adult day care facility. It usually includes social services and programs for seniors. Some provide Alzheimer's day care and others may provide adult day health care. This is a daytime program designed to engage seniors with health or other social need during the day. Typically this would be a place where the senior would be able to receive care if they are physically, mentally, or functionally impaired. Adult day care facilities often provide stimulating activities, companionship or simply supervision, if necessary.
Also, ALL ONE FAMILY SENIOR DAY PROGRAM is an in-home care provider. In Home care could be either medical ("skilled") or non-medical ("custodial") support services delivered at the home of the senior. "skilled" service providers who usually provide various medical care needs and "custodial" care providers who provide services for daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation but may also extend to assistance with transportation, paying bills, making appointments, and simply being there to provide companionship and emotional support. Home Care services are generally available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are sometimes paid for directly by the client or through a variety of public and private funding sources such as Medicare and/or Medicaid. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for in home care.
Source: SNAPforSeniors, Inc.
- Adult Day Care
Demographic Profile for MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953
Cost Of Living
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Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Annual Crime
Nearby Hospitals
Wuesthoff Medical Center Rockledge110 Longwood Ave
Rockledge FL 32955
Cape Canaveral Hospital701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach FL 32932
Nearby Drug Stores
Publix Super Markets Inc125 E Merritt Island Cswy
Distance: 2.3 miles
(321) 452-2321
Wal Mart Stores East Lp1500 E Merritt Island Cswy
Distance: 2.3 miles
(321) 452-4340
Walgreen Co90 S Sykes Creek Pkwy
Distance: 2.3 miles
(321) 452-5610
Nearby Churches
Grace United Methodist Church65 Needle Blvd
Merritt Island, FL
Distance: 0.1 miles
East Coast Christian Academy670 N Courtenay Pky, #2
Merritt Island, FL
Distance: 0.1 miles
Faith Lutheran Church280 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL
Distance: 0.5 miles

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Scarlatti Sonata in D Minor
This is from a CD I produced back in 1995 of pianist, Gustavo Romero: 17 Keyboard Sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti.
Domenico was the son of the renowned opera composer, Alessandro Scarlatti, who wanted to control him completely. Domenico, who was a competent but undistinguished composer, had to sue his father to gain independence. Once he did, his own genius talent emerged.
At age 48, he married sixteen-year-old Anastasia (who was best friends with the young queen of Spain), his music took on a youthful quality and he created his greatest works: the 555 Keyboard Sonatas.


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Lewis Hamilton was fastest on Friday, again on Saturday, qualifying on pole, was leading the race when his Mercedes power unit let go. Daniel Ricciardo inherited the front and ended up winning the race, ahead of teammate Max Verstappen, and Nico Rosberg, who had to recover from a first lap shunt with Sebastian Vettel that placed him last.
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Croteaux Vineyard
On Saturday three friends and I took the LIRR almost three hours east on Long Island, to Southold in the North Fork. Our destination was the Croteaux Vineyard, but it was the perfect day-trip that included bagel sandwiches, a colonial cemetery, a walk down the adorable Main Road and—eventually—the vineyard.
The North Fork is like a mini Napa Valley, and you could easily spend a weekend there hopping from vineyard to vineyard. On the train ride there, I knew we were getting close when I started to see grapevines, and you might be surprised at how fast a nearly three-hour train ride can go if you're properly caffeinated and bring the right friends.
Croteaux only produces Rosé, and despite the fact that pink wine seems to be everywhere these days, they're the only, Rosé-only winery in the country. I'm by no means a wine connoisseur but I am a huge fan of eating salty snacks and laughing with friends, both of which pair very well with a chilled, bubbly drink. They have a "tasting barn," which is really just a garden with tables, but it's the perfect setting to sample their variety of "dry, crisp, fun-to-drink wines."
The tasting menu includes the option of either six still or three sparkling wines, and I chose the sparkling. Again, I know nothing about wine but I definitely think they're succeeding in their quest to produce wines that are extremely drinkable—all three of mine were delicious, and I bought a bottle of their Chloe Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Rosé to take home with me.
This wasn't my first time in Long Island (I've been to East Hampton, Long Beach, Kings Park, Riverhead, Wantagh and Flanders) but it was my first time at a vineyard. As a woman in my early 30s, it seems as if my Instagram feed is full of groups of women hanging out in vineyards every weekend. I always thought it seemed sort of silly until I realized just how nice it could be to plan an outing where the only thing on the agenda is to day-drink with three of your favorite people.
Croteaux Vineyard
1450 South Harbor Road, Southold, NY 11971
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 12-6pm


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Paul Graham has posted a(nother) brilliant essay, this one called Schlep Blindness, which is about hackers and startups and "tedious unpleasant tasks" ( which he calls schleps, from the Yiddish, and of course popular culture). Here's what he says:
No one likes schleps, but hackers especially dislike them. Most hackers who start startups wish they could do it by just writing some clever software, putting it on a server somewhere, and watching the money roll in—without ever having to talk to users, or negotiate with other companies, or deal with other people's broken code. Maybe that's possible, but I haven't seen it. …schleps are not merely inevitable, but pretty much what business consists of. A company is defined by the schleps it will undertake. And schleps should be dealt with the same way you'd deal with a cold swimming pool: just jump in.
To me that's a sudden gust of cold-but-fresh air, a badly-needed reminder of fundamentals, a refreshing change from most of the standard stuff of entrepreneurship lore and literature. Notice that in this case it's not about the idea, or the funding, or the plan or the pitch - it's about the work. And doing things you don't like to do.
I particularly like this point, clearly one of those sad-but-true realities:
The most dangerous thing about our dislike of schleps is that much of it is unconscious. Your unconscious won't even let you see ideas that involve painful schleps. That's schlep blindness.
Paul Graham knows what he writes about. He's a startup veteran, successful, and still investing. For a great reading list on startups, try the list of Paul Graham's essays.
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The Aon Junior Tall Ferns gave China everything they could handle on Monday evening, but it wasn't quite enough as they fell 67-58 in their second Asian Championship game.
Charlisse Leger-Walker was phenomenal for New Zealand, compiling 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals. Charlotte Whittaker added 12 points, and Leah Mafua scored 10.
New Zealand got off to a promising start, leading 16-13 after the first quarter. They led by as much as five points in the first half, but China found their footing in the second half and were able to build a lead. The game featured 16 lead changes in total, a testament to the effort on both sides.
Head coach Jody Cameron praised the team's effort against some tough competition.
"We've got a very young team and we're playing against girls who play every week, so credit to our girls for competing and playing well against some of the region's top teams.
"For our next game, we need to focus on our rebounding and taking care of the ball; limiting our turnovers will be key."
New Zealand play Malaysia in their final pool game later tonight. Malaysia have lost both of their prior games, scoring just 59 points across those contests. You can watch the game LIVE on the FIBA Youtube channel or on the Basketball New Zealand Facebook page.
The full box score from the game can be found HERE.
More information:
- See FIBA's tournament website here: http://www.fiba.basketball/asia/u18awomen/2018
- More basketball news at www.nz.basketballand Basketball New Zealand's social media channels: @BasketballNZ Facebook,Twitter, Instagram.


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This has been an incredible stress filled week at my day job. I took over supervision of a program that someone else was over seeing. And it made for no energy at night other than the sweet relief of sleep.
But I'm mad at myself because I can't allow that to interfere with my creative time which is my own. So now, I'm stressed on my word count for this week…sucks, sucks, sucks.
Okay, I'm over it. And I won't beat myself up and over do tomorrow to make up for the week. I am about 3600 words behind. Tomorrow I will focus (it's my day off) and write what I will and not fret about the lost words to paper because every night I have visualized the scenes I want to write. So I'm hoping the actual words to paper will be easy tomorrow.
hope it went better for you all.


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For high school athletes and educators throughout Maine, this is a fantastic time of year.
For educators, another school year has just wrapped up. The same goes for Maine's best scholastic athletes, whose seasons came to an end last weekend with state championship hardware being handed out in baseball, softball and lacrosse. Some are saying goodbye to their high school academic and athletic careers, while others are preparing for another year of the grind that is high school.
We all know in Maine, winter is always just around the corner, even when the thermometer climbs well above 80 degrees. There are too many recreational opportunities that our state provides to even list in this space.
As a teenager, the time spanning mid June to mid August meant barbecues, swimming, lots of time with family and friends, playing golf, and pounding the pavement around greater Bangor.
Yes, for any high school athlete, summer training is a vital part of success, in particular for those who play a fall sport. Before we would embark on summer vacation, my cross country coach at Brewer High School, Glendon Rand, would map out training plans for all of us before practice would start up in mid-August.
When I'm not writing for this newspaper, I'm a fitness trainer at Union Street Athletics, and of course, I believe in the value of hard work. But I also believe in the value of enjoying precious moments with those close to you, and savoring memories outside of the athletic arena.
On a typical summer day at USA, our weight room is filled with high school and college-aged athletes, rigorously training for their next athletic season. Hard work is extremely important, but finding that proper balance is just as key.
The last thing young athletes need to do is burn themselves out at a young age. I was thankful enough to have coaches who believed in the importance of not overtraining, and a lot of high school coaches in Maine echo that sentiment.
You don't have to train every day to be in prime shape for the upcoming fall season. However, in a lot of cases nowadays, we see a lot of athletes participating in organized organizations, such as American Legion or Senior Little League baseball. There are also plenty of summertime basketball leagues, such as the upcoming Clarke Noonan tournament in Bangor, which pays tribute to the late Bangor High and Saint Joseph's College player.
Rand always encouraged me and my teammates to participate in summer road races, and the culmination of my training was always the Beach to Beacon 10K in early August. Once that came and went, it was time to focus on the upcoming season. Every summer, I would participate in more road races, and it only made me better.
To the high school athletes throughout Maine, train hard and enjoy your summer. Remember, a dip in the lake with your friends or enjoying a burger or an ice cream with your parents is just as important as a lifting session, shootaround on a local basketball court or a 5-mile run.


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We wanted to adorn our tree with ornaments made from wood this year. Part of our longing and hope to preserve Mother Earth. Wanted to share a few of my favorites.
I love hearing Boho Boy share with me each year how him and his family would go find a Christmas tree with roots still attached and after the holidays they would plant it on their property. Not all of them survived but most of them did and their home is now an enchanting forest of holiday memories.
I hope someday to be able to do that with our own wee family. We have dreams of living out in a country, not far from ocean and mountains where most of our food comes from our own garden. I see myself learning how to sew, so I can design and create adorable organic clothes for our family and friends. I see Cedar with nature at his footsteps where he can roam and explore his imagination, like Boho Boy and his brother were able to do growing up.
This is my official wish for the New Year...that this dream of mine begin to percolate and evolve and come to fruition...someday, somehow, somewhere.
Oh and our country cottage-y hobbit home of sorts must be close enough to a city, so I can also get my funk and groove on. ; ) Yes, there ARE places that embody all of this magic. I have been to them. I swear.
Do you have any wishes to share? Make a wish on the Boho Tree. ; )


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Re: What Are You Watching - TV Edition
BigDamnArtist wrote:
I've tried rewatching it a few times over the years, I always get about 1/2-3/4 the way through season one and fizzle out. Don't get me wrong, season 1 is great, but there isn't much to really sink your teeth into on a rewatch. So I've seen most of season 1, 3-4 times.
So that's what it was! I've tried rewatching the series a couple of times and I lose interest around or before half a dozen episodes into the first series. I remember really liking the series overall though, and I couldn't work out what the problem was.
Is there a particular point (season 2, finale of season 1) that you recommend as a starting point?
I'm coming up to my annual obligatory Babylon 5 rewatch. Gods I love that series. It haunts me.
Well, if you want my recommendation I would start with "Nerve and The Hidden Memory" towards the end of season 2, which introduces Scorpious and is a two parter, then move on to "Family Ties" the season finale and keep going with Season 2. I think there is a little more a plot line as you hit Season 2.


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2017 has been the year that many students trained with us wanting to specialise in Bridal make-up.
Seeing as we had quite a few students starting up their own bridal hair and make-up businesses, we decided that the best way we could support them was to organise a bridal photoshoot so that all students worked and achieved professional photos that they could use on their websites, business cards, any advertising materials and to be able to demonstrate their work.
Professional wedding photographer Richard Paice attended to take all of the photos on the day. Richard is an amazing photographer and an extremely laid back guy. He takes the day in his pace (excuse the pun) and gets stuck in working with each individual make-up artist to capture their vision for each photo. It is important to get a lot of variety, close ups and full length so that our make-up artists can really show off their abilities.
We can't wait to run another photoshoot to support our current students, watch this space……
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We present to you the 69th issue of KONGRES Magazine which has been published in print as well.
This new edition is a special edition!!!! We are thrilled to announce that we have transformed our KONGRES Magazine's look almost inside out. You can see our new beloved magazine wearing a new design and style.
Also, this new issue contains a complete overview of the most exciting stories from our writers that we have gathered over the first quarter of the year. It certainly brings an essential reading for all event organisers around the world.
Enjoy the read and get ready for the Summer digital issue in July that will bring articles on authenticity in the meetings industry…
We present an exclusive interview with Gernot Marx, the managing director of Salzburg Convention Bureau. See for yourself what he has to say about the importance of meeting people in person.
In Focus section presents results of a survey on habits and expenditures of conference delegates in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. We also look into the originality of two hotels and their beautiful terraces above Belgrade.
The Kongres People section brings an interview with Enfant Terrible, Juraj Holub, the young and talented marketing manager at Slido – the provider of an app that makes audience interactions easy.
In Meetologues, we invite you to travel with us to Belgrade, Catania, Podgorica, Salzburg, and Vienna.
In this section, we talk about the first European 'Try before you buy' experience that was organised by Toleranca Marketing for Incentives Alpe Adria . In the same section, Been There, we write about Hangar-7 Salzburg – the Red Bull's ultimate media and event house.
In Hidden Guest, our famous evaluation of hotels by hidden congress guests using more than 400 criteria, we present our assessment of GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre, Cankarjev dom – Cultural and Congress Centre Ljubljana, Brdo Congress Centre, Bled Congress Centre, and Trieste Congress Centre.
In incentives, we present two beautiful incentive options: Rent A Valley in Slovenian Alps and Prekmurska gibanica, an incentive in Slovenian Prekmurje.
And last, but not the least, we invite you to our Conventa Crossover live marketing and event organising conference, as well as to register your event for Conventa Best Event Award 2018!


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The Spring Reboot
Of Frogs and Fermentation
The changing of the seasons from winter to spring is a time of restarting and rebooting in the vineyard. The weather may be damp, gray, and rainy more often than not, but everything here seems vibrant, just waiting to bud out.
There are many signs that the vineyard's growing season is about to begin. The azaleas and daffodils are blooming, the songbirds are singing like there's no tomorrow, and the frogs start croaking in the pond next door. When we hear those frogs, we know that spring is here.
Each vineyard in the Willamette Valley experiences bud break at a slightly different time, but I'm happy letting nature take its time here in our vineyard, especially when we're still getting frost at night.
In the cellar, this is the time when malolactic fermentations are complete and the wines in barrels have developed some great texture and body. I don't do much sampling of the wines prior to malolactic fermentation, as you don't get a good feel for where the wines are or where they are going at such an early stage. However, once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine starts to change in leaps and bounds.
At this stage, I also start thinking about potential blends, and which lots I'll combine to create each of our Pinot Noirs. This is always a fun process that involves tasting through barrels and conducting extensive blending trials.
We're also enjoying our two new releases, the Pinot Blanc and the Rosé of Pinot Noir.
Every year, I tell myself, "we should make more of this," because we always sell out of these wines before the heat of the summer. We all have our own limitations, though, and I suppose that makes these wines all the more special. Come by and visit us to taste them!


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there were [more] roses
May 9, 2006
I stole a rose. Ok, so maybe I stole 2 roses. On a slightly different running route, I passed a yard that I hadn't seen up close before. The house itself was tucked back almost out of view, and when I looked more closely I saw a house that appeared to be at best run-down, at worst condemned. But the roses . . .oh, the glorious roses!—and the same blush-pink brimming sort of bush that had drawn me back in my "there were roses" days, in my old house. And I knew I had to steal a rose . . . There are so many . . . and maybe no one lives here . . . maybe the house is actually condemned . . .
The only problem for my theft was that the rose bush was right next to the road. So as I bent to start picking a rose, I heard an approaching vehicle. I shot back up and began to innocently jog in place. Looking perfectly inconspicuous no doubt: jogging in place, next to a main road, in front of a rose bush . . . You know. The kind of thing folks do all the time.
The car passed. I resumed my theft. And a few thorn-pricks and briar-scratches later, another engine hum reached my ears. This time I thought more quickly and ran forward rather than in place, presumably maintaining a better air of innocence.
The car passed. I jogged backwards [thus primed for innocent forward-running should another car come]. This time I successfully picked a bloom—then a second.
Returning home, I began to feel rather guilt-ridden—until a flash of inspiration showed me the perfect act of penance:
I printed out a copy of my "there were roses" story [see 11/7/2004 post in archives], folded it, and on the outside wrote this note:
Dear Neighbor,
Passing your lovely rose bush for the first time, I was struck by its beauty. It reminded me of this story, so I am offering you the tale now.
Thank you for adding a bit of beauty to the world.
I sort of neglected to mention the fact that I had actually taken 2 blooms. But what I decided was that offering an amusing story to them would be a way of thanking them without potentially angering them [if in fact someone does live there].
And there you have it—my confession to the world, or at least to one little blogging corner of my little world :-)


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Treatment for bulimia nervosa
2-minute read
Many people with bulimia nervosa, sometimes referred to as just bulimia, are secretive about their symptoms and do not seek help. But effective treatment is available and it is possible to recover.
What is bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause binge eating.
The first step is to see a doctor, who can then refer a person to a psychologist, psychiatrist or dietitian as needed.
Treatment usually begins with psychotherapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), family-based treatment (for children and adolescents) or other kinds of therapy.
This can help to overcome unhelpful thinking patterns about weight and body image, as well as improve mood and anxiety.
It's important to restore healthy eating habits and seeing a dietitian for nutrition advice can be very helpful.
Some people with bulimia nervosa may be treated with an antidepressant to reduce their anxiety and improve their mood and self-control.
Self-help tools can also help. Read more about self-help tools.
Recovery can be a slow process and some people have relapses along the way.
Stress can trigger symptoms for bulimia nervosa to reappear, so it's important to get back to treatment of the condition if that happens.
Where to get help
If you, or someone you know, think they might have bulimia nervosa, contact the following organisations for support, information and counselling:
- Butterfly Foundation - call 1800 33 4673
- National Eating Disorders Collaboration - call 1800 33 4673
- Eating Disorders Victoria (for people in Victoria with eating disorders) - call 1300 550 236
Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content.
Last reviewed: July 2017


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Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction
Prep: 10 m Cook: 15 m Servings: 4
Broken Earth Estate Grown Merlot
¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup minced shallots
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1. In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lambs chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 ½ minutes per side for medium rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.
3. Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.


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'12 Monkeys' TV Show Vs. The Movie: Will Syfy's Version Be a Faithful Movie Adaptation?
What's with all of my favorite mid-'90s movies returning as TV shows? First, there was Fargo, and, now, Syfy is reviving 12 Monkeys the movie as a TV series, debuting on Jan. 16. But is it going to follow in the Fargo mold, and stay true to the spirit of the movie while telling an entirely different story? Or is it going to be more like the Terry Gilliam movie spread across 12 episodes?
Right now, it's hard to say exactly how the television series of 12 Monkeys will compare to the movie, but it looks like it's going to be a closer adaptation — it has all of the same characters, for example — with some big differences. IGN reports that, at the Television Critics Association press tour for the film, co-executive producer Terry Matalas called it, "a complete sort of reimagining." What does that mean? "We were all very, very big fans of the original film and had a deep love and respect for that material," Matalas said. "[But] when we came together with [EP] Richard [Suckle] and talked about this, we didn't want to just re-do what the movie does."
So, how will the movie compare to the film? Here are some huge departures to look out for.
Time Is Not Necessarily a Flat Circle
In that same IGN article, Matalas points out the biggest different between the film and the series: "We changed the rules in the movie. [In the movie] you can't actually change time, and here you can. So everything from the top down changed." Well, that's one way to distinguish yourself from the outset. It pretty much makes everything up for grabs. It also means that time travel is definitely a thing, full stop. The movie is a little more ambiguous about whether or not the whole shebang is a delusion.
Hello, 2043
The future for Bruce Willis' James Cole was closed-in. He only interacted with a few people, and only in lab-like rooms. We barely get a sense of what the world was like — except that it was bad. Aaron Stanford's Cole gets to wallow in that badness a little more. "The series really opens up that post-apocalyptic world, which was only glimpsed during the movie," showrunner Natalie Chaidez told Entertainment Weekly. I consider myself an optimistic person in general, but I really can't get enough grim visions of our future. Bring on another dystopia!
Jeffrey to Jennifer
Remember how scene-stealing Brad Pitt was as Jeffrey Goines, the lunatic animal-rights activist seeking to get revenge on his math-genius father? Now, an actress gets to follow in his footsteps — yes, actress. And not only does Emily Hampshire get to be the crazy person, but she also gets to be the brilliant mathematician; they're now one character. Then again, maybe she's not really looking to fill Pitt's shoes — she's got her own ideas about the character. "I didn't watch the movie," the Canadian actress told ET Canada regarding her audition prep. "I just decided to focus on reading the script." I want her to make the part her own and all, but I wouldn't mind if she did that crazy thing with her head when she turns around. (I mean, what is that?) Or maybe she can eat a spider.
Images: Jeff Riedel/Syfy; Giphy (3)


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If you are looking into receiving dental implants, or have decided they are right for you, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect while you recover from the procedure. Periodontist Dr. Karl A. Rose and his team at Periodontal and Implant Associates have performed countless dental implant procedures, and we want to be sure you are comfortable and informed as you approach your own procedure. To help make this possible, we have pin-pointed a few things you should know about the recovery. This way you can be prepared, feel at ease, and have the most productive recovery process possible.
Every procedure and every mouth is different. Depending on the extent of the work you have done, the initial recovery period may take as little as a day or two (for minimal implants), or up to one or two weeks (for several implants). Other contributing factors to the speed of your recovery are your age, your oral hygiene and your overall physical health. When you carefully follow the directions that are given to you at discharge, you are far more likely to have a quick and complication-free recovery. After the initial recovery period, it will likely be several months before your dental implants are completely integrated with the bone.
The day of your procedure will require the most care. The first hour after the procedure, you will need to leave in the gauze that will be placed in your mouth, unless heavy bleeding occurs. It is important to avoid eating solid foods while your mouth is numb (to avoid injury through accidental biting), or drinking through a straw. Straws create a vacuum effect that can prevent the natural clotting process and cause dry sockets. In the first 24 hours, it may be helpful to rinse your mouth out with a warm salt water solution to help the surgical site to heal. Do not, however, use mouth washes or rinses that contain peroxide. You can eat soft foods as you feel comfortable, but avoid any hot liquids for the first day. You may gently brush your teeth again after 24 hours have passed. Be sure to take any medications that have been given to you as needed, and according to the directions.
The first 24 hours following your procedure, we recommend that you do not drive or operate any heavy equipment, as the anesthesia wears off, since you may be dizzy or drowsy. After 24 hours you may resume regular activity, according to your personal comfort level, but don't push it too hard. You may be prescribed a narcotic medication to help you manage the discomfort of surgery. Please wait for three days before doing anything strenuous, and be sure the narcotics are no longer in your system to avoid accident or injury.
Dr. Karl "Tony" Rose
The amazing technology of dental implants is such that once they are fully healed, you can resume regular dental care, including brushing, flossing and rinsing, as well as your regular dental check-ups. Your dental implants will look, feel, and act just like your natural teeth. They will be strong and resilient to regular wear and tear. With vigilant care, you can enjoy your new dental implants for many years to come. Even though they are not "real teeth" and cannot get cavities, they can break down more quickly without regular cleaning and maintenance. It is also very important to take good care of your gums and mouth, as your gum tissue and underlying bones are responsible for the support of your dental implants. Your implants will only be as strong as the gums and bones which support them, so be sure to continue to brush and floss regularly.
We are confident that you will have a positive experience with Dr. Rose and all of us at Periodontal and Implant Associates of Greater Washington. Contact us today for a consultation, so that we can get you on your way to a once-more beautiful, healthy smile.


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A close shave for the company Les Celluloses de la Loire in Allaire (Morbihan, France). In February, a fire broke out in the early evening in a buffer area of the premises of this company specialised in moulded cellulose packaging solutions for the transport and presentation of eggs.
Cellulose, a highly inflammable material, is one of the high potential heat materials that are best protected with a sprinkler installation.
This is not the first time that the sprinkler system installed by ENGIE Axima at Les Celluloses de la Loire has protected the company's property and personnel. Once again, the fire sprinklers limited the damage and contained the flames that could have resulted in a dramatic fire, causing substantial human and economic losses. This time, 3 sprinkler heads were enough to contain the fire, enabling safe intervention by the fire brigade.
After the event, ENGIE Axima teams were quickly dispatched to the site to put the sprinkler fire protection system back into service.
Once again, ENGIE Axima's sprinkler system has proved its efficiency and importance.
The sprinkler installation must be operational at all times to guarantee maximum safety for both property and personnel. It is therefore essential to test the sprinklers on a weekly basis. To help you with these requirements, ENGIE Axima can provide a sprinkler maintenance service, including sprinkler servicing and verification, thus guaranteeing a functional system, conform to all current norms and standards.


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(The Ambition)
Will You Be Mine
Will You Be Mine is available at:
RELEASED: 2nd October, 2015
GENRES: Pop-Rock
Liverpool, U.K.
TODAY offers me a unique stand-away from the normal…
crop of bands coming through at the moment. In addition to reviewing my first parenthetical band; it is a chance to witness a young group who are among the most tender and fledgling out there- whilst demonstrating huge confidence and assuredness early on. Before I get to them, let me talk about young bands- that go against the boy band market- the music of Liverpool and the dwindling Rock market. Let's start by looking at young bands coming out at the moment. It seems like music's fresh-faced are becoming younger by the year. I am seeing a lot of teenage acts coming out that sound completely tight and fully-formed. Of course youthfulness does not equate to appeal and quality- there are a lot of very young bands that sound underdeveloped and lacking. The media has an obsession with music and age- they get into a delirious tizzy every time a baby-faced clan arrived with stunning music- which is putting a lot of pressure on the rest of music. A great deal of artists coming through feel the need to hit particular targets by a certain age- if they do not do it they can feel adjudged to be a failure. The fact of the matter is that a lot of these younger acts are quite insignificant and lacking any real promise and bite- making anxieties and stresses (from other musicians) inappropriate. It is great when a young band come along that actually possesses balls and a sense of longevity. It is always quite hard to see which bands are going to be genuine contenders when it comes to the next year. My featured act plays a mixture of Pop and Rock. Whilst I am not a fan of some of the acts they have supported- I find Scouting for Girls unbearably annoying and poor- (The Ambition) are in no way or shape anything like the predictable crop of Pop-lite nonsense you hear blaring from the likes of Heart or Capital F.M. If you dump any comparisons with your Five Seconds of Summer, One Direction and their ilk- the sort of money-makers that record companies love to mould and replicate with no ear for quality and musicality- we have an act that have more in common with Rock's elite. Whilst their best work is ahead of them, there is enough to suggest (The Ambition) will live up the hype and create something great in 2016. Before I go into more depth, let me introduce Liverpool's promising young act:
"Tipped by the industry as the next big thing, The Ambition is made up of Jack Morton, Ant Brady and Scott and Max Mealey. The Liverpool based four piece exploded online in 2015 and have established a hardcore fan base which is growing at an incredible rate.
The Ambition have already made an impact on the main stages of some of the UK's most prestigious events and festivals. Performing their high energy, catchy rock pop sets and appearing at events alongside the likes of Scouting for Girls, Rebecca Ferguson and Basement Jaxx.
Showing no sign of slowing down and setting up camp in the studio working on their next EP, 2016 is set to be an exciting year for The Ambition".
The band has a down-to-earth and fan-friendly look that will see them featured on the front of magazines and playlist rotations. We all get pre-conceived ideas when it comes to the fresh-looking bands and what they will offer in terms of music. You do not need to look a certain way- or be a particular age in fact- to create music that brims with quality and appeal. What (The Ambition) does is bridge the gap between radio-friendly Pop- there are enough teenage edges to appeal to the young girls and boys of music- whilst stretching their ambitions to fuse something more credible and appealing- harder Rock sounds that give you a flavor of bygone legends. I have seen some fantastic acts this year that have plenty of scope; it seems our Liverpool clan could be mixing it among the hungriest music has to offer. Liverpool is a city that is staying in the public consciousness when it comes to new music. There seems to be this north-south divide with regards music and the attention of the media. As much as I love London the bands/acts playing here; it is worth extending sights and seeing what the north of the divide can provide. Take the sapling lads of (The Ambition) and you get little touches of Oasis and Arctic Monkeys; some Power-Pop of the '60s- elements from the north and their hometown into the mix. Were they just to offer aimless heaviness and nonsensical choruses and you'd skip past them and lose concentration- instead their music rewards concentration and provides something deeper and more enduring. I am really impressed by the bands coming out of Liverpool at this time. Liverpool Calling hosted the likes of Jackobins- an act I have reviewed before- and Organ Freeman. Whilst the bands have not reinvented the wheel- it is hard to display true originality and lack of compromise- they produce music that is elementary in its passion and fever; it is arena-filling and crowd-winning. With the likes of Hooton Tennis Club and Strange Collective creating buzz and excitement; Liverpool is showing just how productive and fertile she is. It is perhaps no surprise that (The Ambition) have captured the mindset and attentions of the city: they make music that rivals the best out there; it has a universal flair and appeal that means they will be festival favourites. Whilst a lot of Liverpool bands go straight for the jugular- and tend to focus too heavily on Rock and Alternative- our featured act dig a little deeper and ply some colours and subtleties of Pop into the fold. At the moment Rock seems to be suffering serious illness. Perhaps passing years and lack of maneuverable room has led to problems and a cessation of innovation. I am finding there are too few Rock bands that sound new and different. Many are contended to cling onto their idols without altering the sound and pushing themselves- it leads to a lot of short-term acts that waste a lot of time and effort. Even the likes of Royal Blood- and their critically-lauded debut- are too close to the likes of The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighters. Whilst Royal Blood have enough punch, epic anthems and ability to throw off the lack of originality; their newly-bred peers are not faring too well by comparison. For that reason you need to bring other genres into your music and ensure it does not become insipid and predictable. Thankfully (The Inspiration) have a boss sound with nouse and diversity to it. They will be going onto create their best moments; their early movements showcase plenty of promise and force- outranking most of their peers and demonstrating why they have been hotly-tipped to be kings of 2016.
If you want a full assessment of Will You Be Mine, then it is worth digging into the past of the young band. Jack Morton, Scott Mealey, Max Mealey and Anthony Brady have crafted a few other songs which show what a prospect (The Ambition) is. Their debut E.P. Journeys was released earlier this year and was a chance to get into the mindset of a terrific young band laying down their marker. Next To You shows maturity and impassioned vocals amidst rushing sonics and a central message of heartfelt love and intention. Our hero wants to return home and be next to his girl. Able to conquer the world and take anything on; he would not ask for anything were he to be beside his girl. There are shades of Pop contemporaries and bands yet the boys have more edge and nuance than their peers. Mixing sounds of '80s Pop (in a good way) there is less reliance on processing, Auto-tune and too-polished production. You get some raw emotion and naturalness come out in the song- the E.P. has terrific production and definite quality- that means it sounds more grown-up and compelling than 90% of the Pop fodder out there. You and Me continues alongside the same lines of dedicated love and yearning. Propelled by a sprite and cheery composition the vocals are at their most insistent and urgent on the disc. Spiked and electric guitars add some much-needed grit into a story that evokes the deliriousness of '60s Power-Pop around themes that look at dream-like love and intoxicating bonds. The song's heroine has got her man tied-up and fantasising; hooked and fascinated by all she offers- caught up in a spell. Why the themes and ideas expressed are commonplace and cliché; the band utilise them to their own means and come up with sentiment that will appeal to their teenage audience- whilst boasting an adultness and strength that sets them aside from any preconceptions and easily labeling. Our man is dreaming when the lights go out; the infectious and simple chorus hook has a Folk edge to it that will get people chanting and chorusing along. It is the endless positivity and alacrity that makes the song impossible to dislike. The highlight from Journeys; it sees a band that can pen a hook and keep audiences compelled to the end. Never Let You Down expands their compositions and brings something more Rock-tinged and harder into the fray. A merry and skipping composition showcases another bold and direct vocal that deals with love and the voice of a heroine. Once again you get vocal chanting and chorus- not the inane way Coldplay trot it out in every track- but something that has a boisterous charm and heart to it. Whilst the composition has an energy and spring to it; the lyrics are more introspective and haunted at their core. There is a lot of positivity and hope yet some lingering pain and emptiness can be heard beneath the surface. Adding emotional depth is vital with regards musical respect and development; listeners of all ages can appreciate what the E.P. offers and how far it reaches.
Since the E.P. - and bearing Will You Be Mine into things- the band have not reshaped and changed their sound a lot. Being a brand-new act, you would not expect them to sound like Metallica or Basement Jaxx on their new track; they do sound more confident and nuanced here. Whilst their E.P. was a bold and accomplished release; they have a bit more intrigue and passion about them. It is crucial to keep their melodic and sunny approach in their music; what they have done is offer more variation and range in their latest cut- that could lead to a different-sounding E.P. in 2016. I know the boys are going to be touring and in the studio again; it will be great to see the music live and up-close. They are that confident and complete straight off the blocks- let's hope they keep that momentum firm in the coming year.
With a high production video and a terrific story-line, it shows the band have a lot of confidence in Will You Be Mine. The track gets off to a racing start with a spiraling guitar coda that promotes vitality, raggedness and emotional conflict. The boys show how together and tight they are from the start; keeping everything quite tense and nervy- whilst allowing some space and reflectiveness to creep in. The early vocal is rich in emotion and soulfulness; conveying conviction and a great sense of desire. Our hero attests it's not "too late to go back to that place where we used to be". Whether documenting an emotional space or a geographical location; there is that need to reconnect with his girl and get her back. It is not clear whether the relationship has hit the rocks or whether there is just a sense of detachment between them. Perhaps things have petered-out and there isn't that necessary spark and kismet between them. Our hero's heart will always call out "for you and me"; there is that flaming passion and need underpinning the vocals. A lot of listeners will be able to connect with those themes of desire and loss; the need to connect with something that may have passed- unwilling to surrender and let it die. Augmented by that heartfelt and rich vocal, we here our hero "see that look in your eye"; the one that tells him not to go- you become intrigued by the reasons and truths behind the song. Perhaps our man has to step away or focus on something else- maybe the realities of music life and their demands are having an effect- but it is clear the break-up is unwanted and unpopular. The decision seems to be more firm with our hero; that need to start afresh and step away is evident. Remembering his girl and those initial impressions- how she looked and the glint in her eyes- there are evocations of a better past and the purity of the initial moments. Perhaps the idealism and expectations have changed; the reality of the bond has come into view- that is why he has to step away. Their ambitions and desires seem separate and there is little room for compromise or an agreement. Causing strain and emotions, you can hear that regret and sense of fear in the hero's voice. Backed by a composition that provides support and strength- not cheapening proceedings with sunniness and false emotions- and you have a song that remains focused and mature throughout. Wondering how he could replace someone that "used to be my everything" the lyrics do not stray too far from the likes of their contemporaries- although that is no bad thing. When it comes to love and relationships, it is hard to craft lines that are original and that distinct- without losing their universality and truth. Few listeners can refute the passion and power that is emitted from the vocal; that will to explain things and express that pain and loss. Our boy is struggling to stand quietly by his girl; there are words and things he needs to say- perhaps remaining quiet to avoid conflict or say things that may make things worse. There are some silent moments and awkwardness as things are starting to crumble; the reality the two may not see one another- and life as they know it is going to change forever. Among the throng of heartache and suffering there is a stoic and resilience to things; you feel like our hero will be able to regroup and get back to life as normal. Whilst he is in the eye of the storm he has tried to keep his emotions in-check and together; he is letting it all go at the moment and submitting to the sheer force of the break-up. It seems like the relationship may have been less storybook than first imagined. It seems our man was "led astray" and been lied to. Now he is finding his way "back home" there is that given of improvement and a mature attitude to things. The video for the song looks at a middle-aged couple at a hospital bed. The husband sits by his wife as she starts to fade and deteriorate- leading to different impressions and interpretations. Part of your brain could relate the words to family concern- perhaps a fond relative that is starting to get ill and depart- although one suspects the video's plot is designed to portray a love that is breaking down for reasons that cannot be avoided. Quite an intriguing and open-for-interpretation, the boys ensure those heavy words and wracked souls are not too dark and shadowy. The wordless vocal and rousing chorus injects enough optimism and energy to keep the song vibrant and uplifted. The chorus and its declarations- whether the girl will be his- is perhaps that need to recapture something that has faded and the refusal to move on. The song has some obliqueness and mixed messages that keep it fascinating. Whilst our man seems to be rebuilding and accepting the break-up there is that denial and that want to get the girl back (and recapture what they had). Whether it is ever possible- or he is fooling himself and knows it is a hopeless cause- it gets the listener guessing and hooked. The band creates a vibrant swirl and attack that enforced the song's messages and keeps that drama and electricity firm to the last notes.
With bands like Coldplay taking their foot off the gas- short of ideas and repeating themselves; songs that don't match their glory days- we need Pop-Rock bands that have the potential to remain surprising and strong. Being a teenage band you would excuse some sharp corners and ragged edges to the music. What you get is a band that sounds like they have been playing for many years- they are as tight and assured as any out there. Their lyrics are quite every day and universal- they document common themes and do not stray too far from worn subjects- although it is a move that is necessary and smart. Their audience and listeners have been through similar experiences and want to hear songs that reflect their life and pain. Were the band to pen something that was out of the comfort zone then they would lose followers and alienate their fans. Packing much more punch and energy into one song than most bands create across an album; you have spades of nuance and recommendations here. I am not a huge fan of Pop-Rock bands but have found an act I can get on board with and relate to. They have plenty of maturity and aerodynamics that means the vocals and compositions do not get bogged-down into predictable and bland waters. Perhaps their most focused and memorable work; here is a band that matures and develops with each new release. The performances are impressive and stunning throughout the song; contrasting sensitivity and raw emotion with dignity and aplomb. With the scene being defined by a lack of quality- critics beholding bands that are not worth their weight- it is refreshing to see the Liverpool boys come along and earn their plaudits. They have had a busy and productive 2015 so should be very proud of what they have achieved. They connect with so many people and Will You Be Mine is an assured and brilliant song that will see their fan-base rise.
Whether it is The Ambition or (The Ambition); they are not a band that need changing or parenthetic. I was a little wary reviewing the band- thinking we would have a One Direction-type act that would cause me some ethical conflicts- yet I am pleased to announce they are a lot more appealing and stunning than any boy band out there. In spite of the fact the boys are in the teens; that does not lead to music that is infantile and immature. Beyond the moody photography- the boys barely crack a smile in any of their press releases- it is a red herring that is quite necessary. Were there too many zany shots and stupid photos- you know the type favoured in teen magazines- they would be written-off as another off-the-rack boyband with nothing to say and nauseating personalities. If their music were moody and downbeat then they would lack appeal and any sort of longevity. What the Liverpool band does is showcase mature and adult aesthetics with music that ties sunny Pop of the mainstream with some credible Rock edges favoured on the current scene. When it comes to tipping new bands for 2016- and those we should all keep an eye out- it is well worth putting some time and energy in the direction of (The Ambition). The boys recently played at Harrods- an experienced that seemed unique and unforgettable- and they are mounting a charge on the musical landscape. Will You Be Mine is another bold move by one of the hottest up-and-coming bands around. I stated Liverpool breeds quality and consistency; no exaggeration when thinking of our featured bands and what they have shown so far. If you check out Google- and search for 'best Liverpool bands of 2015'- you get a good range of acts that show variety and promise. (The Ambition) are creeping up and gaining impressions and support from all the right quarters. Being so young it is forgivable they have an essence of mainstream Pop- it is necessary to appeal to their target audience- but I can see them developing and expanding their sound as the years progress. The early signs are hugely encouraging and show a band that want to remain on the scene for a long time yet. With so many young bands out there; the media are crawling over themselves to highlight and proclaim certain bands as 'the next big thing'. I am always sceptical by these lists- including the B.B.C.'s annual list that is always a little shaky- and find that they do not reflect public tastes and the majority of music-lovers. We should not herald and focus on bands because they are young- it does not mean they will be good or last even- but on the quality of their recordings. When you discover an act that is young AND good then it is worth making predications and speculations. With Liverpool mothering some of the U.K.'s best bands we should keep our attention on the north-west city. It seems like Rock is going through a recession at the moment and not giving the same returns it did a few years back- the acts coming through don't have the originality and inventiveness they once had. It will be good to see (The Ambition) come and play London and take their Pop-cum-Rock sounds in person. Their optimism and powerful choruses are equalled by their lyrics which tap common themes and give them a personal spin. I am tired and fed-up of the bland and inane Pop bands that come through- as are most of the public for the matter- so it is good to see a band come through with a bit of gravitas and difference. Let's hope our Liverpool band get back into the studio and lay down some new sounds for 2016. Will You Be Mine is an insight into what they can achieve and where they are now. It is a mixture of youthful love and multi-coloured sounds wrapped around a tight and mature performance that result in plenty of appeal and weight. It may be too early to see exactly how far (The Ambition) will head but for now- and bearing their latest single in mind- it is all looking quite rosy and prosperous. If you are hesitant about embracing sunshine Pop and something teenage, then do not be put off by history and the current crop coming out. With these boys coming through…
POP is being given a good name.
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The Steel Mill was the first Business Unit of the Group. Located in Sete Lagoas, along the BR040 Highway, the Steel Mill produces every day over 750 tones of nodular and grey pig iron. The Industrial Plant has 02 Balst Furnaces and over 260 direct collaborators..
The Steel Mill has very strictly regulations for selecting it suppliers, specially for charcoal. These regulations include checkin the tax payment records of the supplier, certificate of origin and environment licenses. The charcoal unloading process is closely supervised by AVG, to ensure the quality and transport requirments are fullfilled by the suppliers.
Invest in environmental and sustainable approach is the main priority in the Group. The Steel Mill invests in recyling programs to increase the efficiency of its porcess.
The industrial unit composed of two blast furnaces with daily production capacity of 850 tons of pig iron and two unit termoelétrivca with a generation capacity of 4.8MW.
Total Area ............................... 388,805 m2
Total Built Area ........................ 18,728.53 m2
- Blast Furnace I. ................. 6597.01 m2
A volume of 160m3, a daily capacity of 400ton;
Powered by skip, works in a continuous, two-wheel casting ingot of 163, four glendons composed of stainless steel coils for high efficiency;
Gas cleaning system, consisting of balloon, primary cyclone, set multiclone, venturi scrubber, dehumidifier and metallic filter press, which achieves high performance efficiency, thus ensuring gases within the highest level of cleanliness, generating pure gases for the thermoelectric particularly benefit the environment.
Preparation of feed and load the furnace with a system of automatic probe, improving the efficiency and performance.
The dedusting system, high tech, equipped with bag filters, developed by Delta Ducon, covers the areas of receiving charcoal and prepare the loads, given the strict legislation.
- Blast Furnace II ................. 8114.40 m2
A volume of 174m3, a daily capacity of 450 tons;
Powered by conveyor belt, traballha in continuous, two-wheel casting ingot of 144, four compounds glendons steel coils high yield;
Gas cleaning system consisting of balloon set of multi-cyclone, venturi scrubber, dehumidifier, decanter metallic filter press, which achieves high performance efficiency, thus ensuring gases within the highest level of clean, pure gases for generating thermal power, primarily benefiting the environment;
Preparation of feed and load the furnace with a system of automatic probe, improving the efficiency and performance.
The dedusting system, high tech, equipped with bag filters, developed by Delta Ducon, covers the areas of receiving charcoal and prepare the loads, given the strict legislation.
- Thermo Electric I. ........... 234.00 m2
Generating capacity of 2.2MW, with start-up in May 2009
The Thermoelectric are composed of water treatment plant (tec filter), boiler (Icavi), turbine (Turbimaq), generator (WEG) and condenser (CHS), electrical and instrumentation (Areva / Koblitiz).
With the use of gases generated during the production process in blast furnaces, first released in the atmosphere today, we generate electricity, bringing an increase in our market competitiveness and environmental benefits by reducing the volume of carbon monoxide emitted and reducing pressure on electricity generation using fossil fuels;
Our power plants are interconnected, and can export the surplus generated for the National Electric System Operator.
- Operating license issued by SUPRAM revalued on May 30, 2011, valid for five years.
- Certifcada in ISO 14001:2004
- Recertified in ISO 9.001:2008
Installed capacity of 270,000 tons per year and annual revenues of R$ 300 million
- Acquired two injection units with a capacity of 120kg/ton of pig iron produced, bringing a reduction in total monthly consumption of 14.790 mdc, ie 177.480 mdc annually. - Fully automated system, consisting of a milling system (BTS), particulate capture for environmental control through bag filters (BTS) and injector and spears (Clyde). - Start of operation in the Blast Furnace II in November 2012 and in the Blast Furnace I in May 2013.
AVG's Responsibility for Environmental Recovery of Brumado Mine
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Seed that can bring you in the unbelievable place. We meant the Forest of Tall Birch Trees, of course.
Found by: Kosie24
We want to introduce this great seed only for one reason. As we have read in the Minecraft PE Wiki, it is pretty tough to find a birch tree, so now you can enjoy the "Rare Tall Birch Forest" that is the first in its kind.
To spawn you have to turn on the cheats and teleport to the forest using this chat command: /tp @p 833 87 -14. One second and you are among the rarest trees in the whole game! You can do anything you want, but we can ensure you that sapling cannot be grown to this size. On the picture you can get panoramic view of this miracle.
Seed: 432666080
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Kristoff Ligero Criollo Matador
Wrapper: Cuban Seed Honduran
Binder: Cuban Seed Dominican
Filler: Cuban Seed Dominican & Cuban Seed Nicaraguan
Size: 6.5 x 56 [Matador]
If I were to describe the Kristoff Ligero Criollo Matador in a word, it would have to be "club." The Matador is a beast of a cigar, but don't let that scare you. This beast is tame and gentle.
Resting nicely in its rough wood finished box with loose tobacco shavings creating a bed for this monster of a cigar to rest upon; it's inviting to say the least. Another fun and interesting feature that helps the Matador stand out is its pig tail cap and shag foot. Wrapped in a well pronounced veined wrapper, it's surprisingly smooth to the touch. Equally as surprising is the firmness of the cigar; although boasting such a bold size, I guess this is to be expected.
My pre-light inspection was well met with a distinct aroma of fresh roasted nuts and a slight hint of honey. As you may well imagine, I no longer can prolong the inevitable; I sink the blades of my Palio into the pig tail cap. I'm committed now! Nicking off just the extream most edge of the cap, it proves to be enough, allowing for a firm, but open draw.
More of the roasted nut and honey great me. I light, draw, and am instantly transported to the land of relaxation. Upon first draw, a gentle spice is added to the flavor profile of the Matador, making for an invigorating smoke. Billowing clouds of white smoke begin to fill the air, and I think to myself, "this is how a cigar ought to be."
It probably goes without saying, but the Matador is a cigar event. You would do well by yourself to grab a good book to slow yourself down and enjoy the fullness of flavors the Matador has to offer. This is not a cigar you'd want to burn through in an hour. In fact I took close to three hours to eventually nub the cigar to completion.
While the ash was firm throughout, I did experience a slight burn issue. This however never proved too much of a problem, only requiring a couple of touch ups with my trusted Xikar torch lighter.
Somewhere toward the middle part of the cigar, the spice that had supported the notes of nut and honey faded, making way for a buttery smooth draw that just clung to the roof of the mouth. Medium to full in strength the Matador is an impressive cigar and at a retail price of just under $10.00 is every bit worth it.
I imagine this being a perfect cigar for a long summer's night with family and friends, watching the sun set and the stars fill the night sky. Please do yourself a favor and try a Kristoff Ligero Criollo if you've not done so already. I doubt very much you'll be disappointed.
Personal rating: 9.5 (10 pt. scale)
Happy Smoking,
~R. Harrison Malone


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Late in September a LifeFlight helicopter landing site was dedicated in Sisters, OR within Infinity Properties. Infinity is a beautiful 130 acre development with 10 two (2) acre home sites developed by our Norman Building & Design clients, Dierk and Cecile Peters. The Peters wanted to offer not only the Infinity residents but the surrounding Sisters county residents the opportunity to have the life saving benefits of LifeFlight near by. We all enjoyed working with the Peters in creating their dream home in Sisters and we wanted to salute them for their unselfish gift to their community!
We have a wonderful 'family' of clients and have enjoyed working with each in creating their dream home or remodeling their existing residence.
We invite you to discover the benefits of joining the Norman Building & Design 'family'. Please join us in discovering the art of fine home building & design. We are ready if you are!


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Earthquaker Devices Bows Germanium Preamp
- Brand: EarthQuaker Devices
The Bows is a Germanium preamp designed around a rare NOS OC139 black glass transistor.
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The Bows is a Germanium preamp designed around a rare NOS OC139 black glass transistor. For being a little one-knobber the Bows wears many hats. Right out of the box it's got several tone shaping abilities spread between two modes: Full and Treble. Full mode is warm with a lot of body and low end. Treble mode is a resonant, treble booster with a "cocked wah" tone that can drive any tube amp into harmonic rich distortion territory. Each mode has a little bit of grit to start with, but as you get passed 12 o'clock on either setting their subtleties are accented. The vowel-like sound out of the Treble side will be more prevalent as you bring the Level up. Doing the same on Full mode will get you a nice, full bodied crunch tone that retains clarity. Place any drive pedal before the Bows and it's another story. Full mode turns a dirt signal into a crumbling wall of sonic chaos, while Treble mode becomes an ultimate lead tone. Each and every Bows is built one at a time by real life human beans in the temperature controlled bubble of Akron, Ohio.
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Find privacy in our comfortable and clean rooms – in single or double bedrooms. If you book an additional bed, you are able to occupy our rooms with three persons. Further features are telephone, television with cable channels, spacious bathroom with shower, toilet and wash basin and soundproof windows.
Especially convenient for business travellers is the wireless internet access in all guest rooms.
We offer special prices for mechanics and craftsmen.
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- Single room with breakfast starting at 55 €
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- Accoutrement: Phone, cable TV, shower and toilet, soundproof windows, WLAN
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This week has been filled with events and traveling. The week started with SPADAGARNA, the Swedish Spa association's yearly event. The location for the event was the beautiful archipelago of Stockholm, at the Yasuragi spa. It is a large spa and conference resort / hotel, with a beautiful view over the sea, over the small islands and the inlet to Stockholm. Yasuragi is a strongly conceptualized Japanese spa and has a very special ambiance. All the guests, even those who attend conferences (not just SPADAGARNA – any conference) are all dressed in dark blue yukatas (Japanese style bathrobe) and slippers. (see picture) This dress code goes for the whole stay, even in the dinner restaurants!
This year the theme for SPADAGARNA was Sustainability! All seminars and lectures touched this subject. Me and Anna went there on Monday and started with an interesting a seminar about lifestyle and design trends by Stefan Nilsson. Many of the trends were familiar and some were more far out. Just to mention some of them;
Upstairs down stairs – Stefan predicted for more contrasts; What is expensive and exclusive will be even more expensive and on the opposite side, cheap will be cheaper. The contrasts will be larger, and the middle segment will fade away. However people will mix a lot between expensive and cheap, especially in fashion. Cheap pair of jeans together with an expensive designer t-shirt…
He also mentioned a very nice and positive trend; Random act of kindness, which more and more companies use. Surprising giveaways without expecting anything in return, will make people talk…For example the airline company that delivered Christmas gifts on the luggage belt (before the actual luggage arrived), to all passengers, flying the day before Christmas, now this will make people talk! One can wonder; Is this the coming marketing trend?
Anna was also part of a panel discussion about sustainability and the environment aspect in spas. How are Swedish spas doing compared to spas in other countries? Well, we have a lot to do in Sweden, although Swedes are very concerned about the environment, spas are still way behind. Anna suggested a Swedish network that would discuss environmental issues in spas as well as highlight and discuss initiatives that can be done in spas.
The day at Yasuragi was excellent for networking and meeting suppliers. And I was also lucky enough to end my day at Yasuragi with a one hour long "Klangresa", a meditative session with singing bowls. It was the perfect ending of a productive day, just lying on a yoga mat listening to different healing sounds and vibrations, letting my thoughts drift away…
Unfortunately we missed the glamorous gala dinner in the evening, as we were booked on an early flight to Geneva the day after. But more about our trip to Switzerland in our next blog post…
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Indiana Town Considers Strongly Regulating Air Guns, Including Airsoft Guns
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The town of Columbus, IN is considering a new local ordinance which would place airguns and realistic looking toys on a similar level of regulation to the real thing.
According to a report on indianapublicmedia.org, the chief of police is ever concerned about his officers having to make split second decisions on whether someone is wielding a real firearm or a toy.
According to indianapublicmedia.org,
"It's creating a serious public safety issue in our city," [Police Chief] Maddix says. "We're responding to numerous calls of these. And it's just a tragedy waiting to happen and we'd like to prevent that tragedy before it occurs."
Officials are looking into adding age restrictions for displaying, brandishing and firing air and toy guns in public. Sounds like a ban to be since I don't know too many adults who walk around playing with toy guns.
Thoughts? Legitimate public safety concerns or more overreaction to anything related to guns?


text: The aim of this study was to explore evaluation in the Swedish Public Employment Service, with particular focus on how the use of evaluations looks like. The study consists of two studies. The first one is an analysis of the Employment Service's all policy documents that describe or mention evaluation as well as an interview-study with all the management staff in one of the Employment Service's local labor market units. The second study is a comparative study with analysis of the Employment Service's entire evaluation production for the years 2010 and 2015. The results show that the Swedish Public Employment Service is a hierarchically controlled governmental organization with routines for effective communication of management's messages to all levels in the organization. Employment Service's evaluation is governed and implemented centrally and communicated from the top, down through the organization. Evaluations are mainly used as a routine for checking and reporting, as well as accounting to the government. Managers on a middle and local level find that much of the evaluation is about control, and that control is not adapted to needs of the everyday business on the local level. Evaluation activities are extensive. Evaluations seems to have become an end in itself, used in legitimizing purposes rather than as a tool for developing of the service to the clients. Half of the evaluations that the Employment Service carried out by their own, is regular evaluations. Almost all evaluations carried out by the European Social Fund Council in Sweden and "Samordningsförbund" (associations for coordination of social projects) are single occasion-evaluations. Legitimizing dominates the use of evaluation, both 2010 and 2015 in evaluating production. Evaluation for improving of the service to the clients is mentioned only in a small number of policy documents. Evaluations that includes the client's perspective as well as proposals for change occurs to a limited extent in both 2010 and 2015. The Organization of the Employment Service's evaluation activities are heavily influenced by New Public Management's management philosophy.


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Summer is upon us and the sun is hotter as ever. At the park, on the beach, or on the patio, any time is good to start banking up on...Read More
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05 December 2018 | News
Domain Therapeutics' unique platform technologies will be used to identify novel treatment approaches for neuropsychiatric diseases
Domain Therapeutics announces a multi-target drug discovery collaboration and licensing agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim on orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in the Central Nervous System (CNS) disease area.
The collaboration combines the expertise of Domain Therapeutics, a French and Canadian biopharmaceutical company, in the discovery of GPCR targeting drugs in CNS, oncology and immuno-oncology, with Boehringer Ingelheim's expertise in the discovery and clinical development of therapeutics on multiple indications.
Domain Therapeutics will use its proprietary platforms, DTect-All™ and bioSens-All™, which enable a comprehensive characterization of small molecule GPCR binders for the screening and characterization of potential lead compounds. In addition, Domain brings on board its extensive network of leading GPCR experts to provide additional knowledge and insight to the discovery phase (Prof. Brigitte Kieffer, Douglas Institute – Montreal, Canada and Prof. Michel Bouvier, IRIC Institute - Montreal, Canada).
Domain will be eligible for an upfront payment, discovery, development and commercial milestone payments as well as royalties on sales. Financial details are not disclosed.


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Fashion Friends: Latonya R. Bell
Munje Foh
I met Latonya last year through work and we bonded over our love of fashion and fought about my disdain for Kanye (lol)! I decided to do a feature on Latonya after observing her amazing work style on a daily basis, but fashion sense aside, what I admire most about Latonya is her unwavering determination to remain true to herself. Being yourself and expressing yourself honestly seems like the simplest concept. However, in a world where snap judgements are made about the content of your character based on whether you wear your hoodie up or down, for instance, it can be very difficult to block out the noise of societal expectations and follow your unique inner voice. Have a look at the outtakes from Latonya's feature below:
One of my favorite quotes from Latonya: "[T]here are 'fully grown' adults who apparently can't fathom someone knowing what the 'rules' are and simply choosing to go another way. I'm well aware of the expectations that govern the spaces that I occupy, but I govern myself." I LOVE that. There is so much power in that statement.
Look 1: Coat by Bestow Elan via Nubian Hueman
Look 2: Skirt made by Latonya at Simply Cecily sip & sew, Sweater from GAP, F21 shoes/shirt/socks/bracelet, Belt by Saint Laurent, Purse from a market in Tunisia
I had so much fun shooting Latonya's looks. Her style really reflects her personality; attentive to detail, multifaceted, edgy & strong but completely feminine and beautiful at the same time. Here's how Latonya describes herself in her own words: "I am Latonya R. Bell and I am a native Washingtonian who is one part Nigerian and all parts fly. I am also a DC based Style Consultant. As such, I help people create looks and spaces that represent who they are and how they want to show up in the world. Soon, you will be able to see more of my personal style and work when my self-titled website goes live." For now you can follow Latonya on Instagram: @latonyarbell
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Photography: Munje Foh