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Seeing Janet Baker live and meeting her backstage at Glyndebourne was a never-to-be-forgotten thrill of a lifetime. It still thrills me – thirty years later.
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Janet Baker is an artist of the highest order.
Her utter technical command and her ability to unerringly find emotional truth resulted in a legendary career garlanded with landmark recordings and never to be forgotten stage performances.
Her performance of, 'Che faro senza Euridice' will live with me always as I make my journey through the dark wood.
Spirit refreshing music courtesy of John Dowland who can genuinely be described as a Renaissance Man in view of the time he lived in and the depth of his talents as a composer, Lutenist and singer.
His works will enter your consciousness like a pebble dropped into a pond with ever widening circles of effect.
Julian Bream is another musician with, 'The Touch'.
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Fitbit has made millions of fans worldwide with its ease of use, and, ultimately, its usefulness. If you want to know how you stand against your fitness goals, weight loss plans, and staying healthy, Fitbit is your best ally. But is there such a thing, made specifically for pets? Let's find out.
Why would your pet need a Fitbit-like device?
This is, probably, the first thing that comes to mind. Why would a pet need a Fitbit device? Simply put, because pets don't get a lot of physical activity after a certain age, and that can take years off their lifespan.
That is the simplest and most to the point answer, but not the only one. If you want to know where your dog is all the time, you put a dog GPS tracker on your four-legged friend. But this will only tell you where your dog is, and not what he or she is doing at the moment.
What are the most popular devices for dogs?
Pet Pace
One model that is particularly popular with veterinarians is the Pet Pace collar. Dogs tend to become lazier as they age, because their joints begin to ache and they also start overeating. All these habits that come with old age create a negative and dangerous loop.
The less your dog moves, the more weight he or she will gain, and the more his or her joints will ache. Other health conditions can appear, such as diabetes. As you can see, there are all sorts of problems that can appear due to lack of physical activity.
The Pet Pace brings something new to the table. It monitors the overall health of your dog, by measuring body temperature, heart rate, how much activity your dog gets involved in, and so on. It will even give you information on when the dog is eating or sleeping.
And all this information will be transmitted to an app that you can show your vet in case your dog needs medical assistance. The Pet Pace is even capable of alerting you when there is a major change in your dog's activity.
Whistle 3
This model combines the advantages of a GPS tracker and those of a nanny camera. It is impossible to keep an eye on your dog all the time, and it would not be healthy to do so, particularly for you. With the Whistle 3, you can decide a certain perimeter within which your dog can roam freely.
The moment your pet moves from the perimeter and starts roaming, the GPS function of the device will activate and you will be able to tell where your dog is, at any given time.
Are such devices worth the money?
It all depends on how much you are willing to invest in your pet. An older dog may need such a device more than a puppy. Also, if you are interested in a device that collects more data, expect to pay a premium price.

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Cayman National Cultural Foundation
The CNCF is a non-profit organization that promotes arts and cultural preservation, organizes cultural festivals, operates the National Theatre, and builds artistic development, youth arts, and special projects. It covers theatre, dance, music, and visual, literary and culinary arts. It falls within the Ministry of Education, Training, Employment, Youth, Sports & Culture.
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Social work probably is one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented professions in health care. Often times people have the impression that social workers take people out of their homes, but in reality, it's quite the opposite. Social workers strive to actually help keep people in their homes and even find them resources to improve their situations.
Social workers, like Shelbe King and Stefanie Nold, really are valuable resources to the aging community. They are able to look at situations and come up with creative solutions for many of the issues facing seniors who are trying to age in place. They really are professional problem solvers.
If you have a need for care, go ahead and give us a call and see just how amazing our social workers are. We're fairly certain that you're going to love Shelbe and Stefanie just as much as we do!
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Does the thought of owning your dream home excite you, while at the same time the thought of having to pay large sums of money as interest scare you off? Regrob has a jackpot for you.
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Buying a property means long-term commitment by way of monthly EMI payments. The EMI amount is not a very small one, and hangs like a sword above our heads. But that has never restricted most of us anyway. We are willing to take a 10-year loan and pay our huge EMIs persistently, and ensure that we never miss a payment. Right? So now let us consider a scenario.
This same discipline, this same giving of good sums, this same long-term limit is not present when it comes to our mutual fund investments. Here, we hesitate to commit a fixed sum. We are under-invested, content to put in small sums of just Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 2,000 a month, even while we commit over ten times of this to our EMIs. Because somehow the idea of investing in a mutual fund is still alien to us.Click here to read about Should i fix my home loan
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Much richer, we believe. Yes, you would save a lot more money had you invested even less than 1/5th of the home loan EMI. You could get back all the money you paid in principle and interest towards your home loan at the end of the term, effectively reducing your EMI to 1/5th of your original amount.
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Let us illustrate how home loan outflow can be recovered by doing an SIP of 19% of the total home loan EMI amount.
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Welcome to a new season with ArtTable DC. Kick it off at AT ReMix, a networking and mingling event to meet new and continuing AT DC members at Hemphill Fine Arts. The exhibition on view will be Linling Lu and will include all new painting and sculpture by Baltimore based artist Linling Lu. Lu is a Chinese-American artist who has been exhibited nationally and internationally and this is her second exhibition with Hemphill Fine Arts
Join us for cocktails, conversation, and one-on-one networking. Best of all, learn about the fall season's upcoming programs and contribute your ideas. Enjoy a Pecha Kucha-style presentation while you mingle.
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EPISODE 39 :: Mike Reynolds of Everyday Girl Dad : Masculinity, Fatherhood & Listening to Lived Experience
The Close Knit podcast aims to hold space for conversation about the ways we use fiber to process world and life events
This week I spoke to Mike Reynolds of Everyday Girl Dad. Mike first came across my radar with his feminism-forward parenting and life thoughts and then I noticed that he was cross stitching. After engaging with each other's content for a while, we finally sat down to talk, and we covered all the ground you might expect from a person like Mike - a father who parents daughters, is outspoken about feminism, masculinity and mental health. We discuss how we got into cross stitch and the way he uses it in his own life, and how he got started with designing his own patterns when folks he wanted to cross stitch weren't being represented in popular cross stitch. We talk about the importance of being willing to listen to other people's lived experiences, and how this has been a central part of his learning of feminism. Mike acknowledges the way in which his privilege allows him to have sometimes difficult conversations with other men and masculine folks, and how important this is to him.
I think a lot about gender and the way that it's been steeped into every corner of our lives, so it was really gratifying to talk to someone whose lived experience if different to my own, and so wonderful hearing from a man about gentle masculinity and how this can look in real life.
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Great October Socialist Revolution: Impact on the World and the Birth of Internationalism
The following piece by Andre Vltchek was written for the third edition of ThinkLeft, the Workers' Party's theoretical magazine, which was focused on the October Socialist Revolution, to coincide with its 100th anniversary late last year. Get your copy of ThinkLeft 3 here. Great October Socialist Revolution: Impact on the
The ghosts of Villanueva de la Cañada
It was a hot Saturday afternoon when I arrived in Villanueva de la Cañada. I was travelling to visit the place where George Brown, Brigadista from my home village of Inistioge, County Kilkenny, had died during the Spanish Civil War.
Remembering Castro
Sean Garland remembers the inspirational life and politics of Fidel Castro.
Radical Papers Reported Church Abuses
A regular refrain from apologists for the activities of the Catholic Church in Ireland is that people were largely unaware of its gross abuse of marginalised members of the working class or at least unsure of the illegality of its behaviour.
Unquiet Graves
The suffering inflicted on generations of women and children by Catholic Religious Orders in Ireland also resulted in vast profits for these organisations, reports Francis Donohoe.
The People of No Property Rise Up
The Dublin Housing Action Committee has an honoured place in the history of the Irish Left. Francis Donohoe presents a brief overview of the campaign.
Officials and Provisionals
Martin McGuinness, Political Strategy and the Civil Rights Movement
To the women of 1916
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The Other 1916
Eoin O'Mahony reports on a discussion with Loyalist ex-prisoners on the memory of 1916.


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Listening Party 10 featured a packed room of Django Reinhardt fans at Normal's Books and Records. The playlist featured a few Duke Ellington tracks, since the two men were such big fans of each other. We had lots of guests bring their own Django records to put on the turntables, and at the very end of the evening a few musicians actually busted out their instruments and started jamming Django tunes!
Special thanks to the Creative Alliance, whose annual Django Jazz Festival served as our inspiration for the evening. You can find information on the line-up and tickets for the 2017 festival
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Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13
I recently lost one of my best friends. She was an amazing friend. She was an example to me of what faithfulness and grace means in the midst of fighting her own battle with cancer. As one of her friends who walked along side her during her journey, I witnessed firsthand the outpouring of love and support from all of those who loved her.
Friends are one of the most precious gifts God gives us. Human interaction and relationships are at the very core of who we are. Throughout his life, Jesus surrounded himself with people. When you read John 15, you see the picture Jesus is trying to paint for the disciples of a vine and branches. He tells the disciples that they are an integral part of his ministry on earth. He states that they are growing in spiritual maturity and character by continuing to do the work that He started. In John 15:12 Jesus tells His disciples that He loves them. Then He moves on to say He loves them so much He is preparing to die for them. As usual, this information goes right over the disciples' heads, but Jesus needed to lay the foundation of what the disciples were to continue doing and their responsibility to carry out His ministry.
Though Jesus seemed to constantly be surrounded by people there are times that he needed to be alone. In those times He wasn't really alone, but talking with God the Father. Jesus is the ultimate best friend, He was loyal, forgiving (think of the way He treated Judas!), loving (we just established that), compassionate, and giving, just to name a few. Jesus was constantly surprising His disciples with acts of kindness and service. When is the last time you did something for your friend? Not out of obligation, but just to surprise them to let them know you love them. Have you ever sent a hand written note in the mail just because you cared? Jesus did nothing out of obligation; He genuinely cared for everyone and loved everyone so much He was willing to "lay down his life."
My friend was a precious gift. I feel blessed to have known her and call her my friend. She was selfless and joyful. No matter what she was going through she would always ask how I was doing. She listened, she laughed, and her smile could light up a room. Can you think of someone in your life you feel God has gifted to you as a friend? What traits would you use to describe yourself as a friend? When you think of your close friends what is it that draws you to them? What do you value the most about them? Friends are one of God's precious gifts. Don't wait until it's too late to let them know how much they mean to you.
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And I'm back to edit this page again after nearly 2 years. Funny how little time you have when you're getting a doctorate. Anyway, glad that you dropped by. My name is Ashwin Nair (you pronounce the "Ash" as you would "Ush" in Usher and my last name rhymes with liar). I'm a 25-year old male troper from India. You know, I think it'd be better if I didn't put my age here, since otherwise I'll have to edit this page every year. Then again, I could have fixed that instead of typing the previous line, so that's my character introduction right there.
Now, you must be wondering why I picked the name "Elfhunter". I mean, of course you are. Why wouldn't you be thinking about the reasoning behind the nickname of some random dude on the internet? It's only natural.
Well, I picked it because someone else already took "Outcast", and boy let me tell you, the second I find that bastard I'm going to cut his... [[The content here has been removed by moderators for being too graphic]] ...and then set the pig on fire too.
That's fine and all, I hear you say, but how did you decide on the name "Elfhunter"? Well, I'm really addicted to Dota 2. I mean, I could miss meals if I end up on a winning streak. I think I sacrificed my studies a bit because of it. That and Anime. Probably the reason I ended up a NEET for a year. But wait, you say, Dota 2 doesn't have any Elf races, so you couldn't have based your nick off of it. And that is indeed correct.
I can feel you cringe across time and space, and I'm loving it.
Despite what I've said above, I'm actually non-violent by nature. Unless you happen to piss me off and then immediately lie down on the ground. I've packed in a lot of kilograms (and quite a few more pounds) specifically for that situation.
My taste in music is weird. I can listen to anything from Alice in Chains to Avenged Sevenfold to Opeth to cutesy J-pop.
Oh, and my nick is based off of an even older nick I used when playing Duelmasters online, but the train of thought that brought me to it is a thing of beauty, which might drive you insane if I were to lay it out for you. But I don't hate anyone enough to subject them to that fate. Except for Outcast. Seriously, f**k that... [[Dude, do you kiss your mother with that mouth?]]
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The Key Elements of Great Vehicles
Car Service Warranty And Getting The Best One
Vehicles are part of the essentials in life, at least for most people, and owning one also comes with a price of maintaining it so it will serve its purpose for having it.
Like many other pieces of equipment, vehicles are no exception to being subject to repairs or replacements of parts and needs to be serviced, thus, this is one thing that can always be anticipated. Car service warranty is one consideration you have to think beyond when the manufacturer's warranty has already expired and learn what it can best offer you. This car service warranty will ensure that whenever your vehicle breaks down, you will have the kind of service needed immediately taken cared of.
Nonetheless, like how you will select a precious item, you will need to be careful as well in selecting the car service warranty company or contract for your vehicle. Find a company that have the passion of providing the appropriate car protection plan that are competitive in price and yet have the best and up-to-date plans that you can choose from to suit your vehicle needs. Get more info on this company as you can and learn more about the plans it has and discover more on what it entails so you can be well educated as to what you will be signing into.
You would feel more secure if you select a company that is accredited with Vehicle Protection Association as it can be an be a certain indicator that you will be dealing with trusted companies. Being a member of the Better Business Bureau or BBB is also one to look out for as these companies follow a high level of standard from them and their integrity can be trusted and you can rely on doing business with them.
Never decide in haste just because it is immediate but rather, take your time and make a quality search as this can mean money and your safety as well. Choose a car service contract that fits your own budget and do not go overboard for services that you may not be able to use in the near present or future.
Get as much recommendation as you can or check the company website and see about the reviews from previous clients as to how they describe their experience with the service from the company your are considering.
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Retreats and Camps
Cabuya Lodge hosts several different retreats camps and events each year. Check back regularly for new additions!
Inquire for dates!
Do you want to delve deep into your Yoga practice, but without the goal of becoming a Yoga Teacher? We welcome you to join us for a three week Yoga practice intensive. This program will run in conjunction with a 200 hour Yoga Teacher training program, however Yoga Intensive students will not be required to attend all classes, will not participate in practice teaching and will not receive a Yoga Teacher Certification upon completion of the program.
Yoga Intensive students will have the opportunity to learn about the complete practice of Yoga, and also participate in activities that will compliment their learning and practice. These may include; surf lessons, hiking, zip-line, horse back riding, spa services, snorkeling and more. Please note that these extra activities are not included in the Yoga Intensive price.


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David Alexander Smith's Paintings and Drawings
What Goes Around
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What goes around... comes around, or so the saying goes. The wheel of work rules this black landscape. A slave clad only
in his loincloth is left turning the spokes of labour. It is a soul-destroying task. Endless in its nature it traps the
aspirations of the young man, binding him to the flat night. In the distance the outline of a proto-industrial building,
possibly a cotton mill glows ominously. A negative disk has eclipsed the moon. Whist one hopes the proverb that figures
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The University of Reading's History Department Gender Research Cluster is pleased to invite proposals for our inaugural postgraduate conference, to be held at the University of Reading, on Wednesday 24th October 2018.
This conference will provide the opportunity for post-graduate historians who engage with gender to showcase work-in-progress papers, and will also highlight research being conducted within the University of Reading's History Department. The primary aim of this event is to forge cross-institutional networking opportunities for PGRs in the field of gender history and to offer presenters focused feedback on their research projects from informed discussions with participants. This is why there will be an emphasis on work-in-progress papers, and no registration fees for attendees. The Keynote speaker for 2018 will be our own Dr Heike Schmidt, author of "Shaming Men, Performing Power: Female Authority in Zimbabwe and Tanzania on the Eve of Colonial Rule", who will open the day with a talk on the current status of the history of gender in the UK.
The organising committee would like to invite paper proposals on any aspect of the history of gender. Papers will be no more than 10 minutes, with the expectation that presenters will use this time to introduce particular questions they are grappling with, sources that have proven problematic, or issues that would benefit from the input of scholars with different specialisms. Breakout discussions will follow presentations.
The organising committee also welcomes proposals for creative presentations. Whilst the traditional research poster is welcome, we also encourage scholars who wish to present in other creative ways – videos, photography, or zines, for example – to apply.
Please send a brief CV and a summary of the proposed paper or presentation (no more than 250 words) to firstname.lastname@example.com by Friday 3rd August, 2018.
Please note that, in the spirit of fostering networks between postgraduate students and building a dialogue around the future of the study of histories of gender in the UK, travel costs will be covered for all presenters (from within the UK, standard class rail travel only).
The organisers would like to express their gratitude to the Women's History Network and the Royal Historical Society for awarding us funding to make this conference possible.


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District Boss: Emma & Mary of Lady Farmer
Ahead, they share a glimpse into their company, how they started this journey, and advice to those just starting out! Join us below...
Tell us about Lady Farmer! What is your company?
Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel company founded in 2016, offering an alternative to the current fast fashion industry. We all need clothes, every single day, and we feel passionately there should be choices available that do not threaten the environment, human health or the well-being of those involved in production. Our community of women is invested in real change – in themselves, their families, their communities – in a way that is accessible on a daily basis, from what they plant, to what they eat, to what they wear. We want to make our ladies' lives simpler and strengthen our connections to each other and the earth. We strive to cultivate a community for those seeking independence from existing food and fashion systems that are harmful to the planet and its people. We offer functional, fashionable, sustainable clothing and products for the homesteading lifestyle, and we are a resource for the modern woman of all ages who yearns for a simpler way of life.
What lead you to where you are today?
Mary - We both came to the idea of designing our own clothing around the same time, but from different angles. I was interested in creating things that matched my farm/gardening/outdoor needs while Emma wanted to see more options outside of the toxic fast fashion industry. We came together with Lady Farmer, a "slow-fashion" brand that incorporates the values of an alternative, earth-centered and sustainable lifestyle.
What brings you the most joy when developing Lady Farmer?
Mary - We love the community that is growing around Lady Farmer. There are many inspired souls that have joined us on our journey and this past year has been so full of new friends and beautiful experiences.
What's the most difficult part of being an entrepreneur? The best part?
Emma - Pretty much everything is the most difficult and also the best :) but I would say the answer to these two questions is just one thing. It's pretty special to have something that is all our own that we've made our own and that we are 100% responsible for. Sometimes that feels like a like a lot of weight and responsibility on our shoulders...but mostly it just feels like a big honor.
What exciting things does Lady Farmer have on the horizon?!
Our Kickstarter campaign (see video above) is going live September 28th! These proceeds will fund the manufacturing of our first line of sustainable clothing, the "Essential Collection," due out in the spring of '18. Stay tuned for the launch of the campaign and be sure to get in there early! We're also looking to legalize the commercial production of hemp for Maryland, as hemp is an important crop that we need to recognize + utilize for its regenerative properties! All of the pieces in our Essential Collection are created from hemp-blended fabrics, and it is our dream to eventually source this hemp from the US...even Maryland!
Tell us about your team?!
Mary - We are a mother/daughter duo. Our small farm in Maryland is Lady Farmer headquarters. We often start the morning with coffee on the porch and discuss what needs to be done for the day. I prefer to work from home on content creation and take breaks in the garden while Emma will often go to a co-working space in town to focus on the the more technological tasks. We both have input into the ideas, design and development of the clothes. Also essential to the team is our business consultant Erin who has been our loyal guide and friend every step of the way. The three of us often travel together for collaborative meetings and events that over the past year have included conferences, festivals, farm visits, picnics, farm-to-table dinners, country photo shoots and all sorts of fun community and team building adventures.
Emma - I think part of what makes us work so well together is that we know our own talents as well as limits. We know when to step up as well as when to let others take the lead. For a solo-entrepreneur, I would find people that are really good at the things you're not, and that might need help with something you can help them with. Trade! Sharing skills & information is so vital and can build community at the same time.
What is your favorite part about being a creative entrepreneur?! Biggest Struggles?
Mary—I love the creativity involved, having an idea and being able to develop it and watch it come into form. I also love that every day is different and for the most part, we can choose our own schedule and pace. I think that our biggest struggle, by far, is that there are so many administrative and logistical tasks that demand our time and attention.
Emma - My favorite thing is how much of my work is really just things I love to do anyways, like networking with amazing women or working collaboratively on something we care passionately about. For a minute I thought about going to school for art direction, but it's been fun to be the "art director" for our own project! Biggest struggle is definitely not enough time in the day. Since we started Lady Farmer, I can't think of a time when I've looked at the clock and wished it to go even a liiiiittle faster, like I have at almost every other job I've had prior to this. I'm always like, "Where did the time go?!"
Advice to those ladies just starting out or in a tough spot in their business:
Emma - it really is all about perspective. I pretty much have a long litany of failures and shortcomings I could remind myself of on the daily that equals my list of triumphs and celebrations that I probably should remind myself of more often. Especially for entrepreneurs in the start-up phase when those triumphs may be less visible or concrete, it's so important to just be nice to yourself and not get weighed down by the negative. With the right mindset, its amazing what can happen.
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Dear Larry & Sally , ... and the rest of the CCC Club, ( but only come if the Cruise-In is rained out. ).
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Looking for the best breakfast restaurants in Denver? We've got the ultimate list! Everything from chicken and waffles to bacon fried rice.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you're lucky enough to find yourself in Denver, there are so many great dining options. BTTM team member, Alicia Glassmeyer, gives us a breakdown of her favorite morning meals in the Mile High City. You can follow her on Instagram @breakfastsocks for more breakfast inspiration.
Ah, the dynamic duo!! Are you wondering where to find the best chicken and waffles in Denver? We've found a few flavorful options for you…
Our vote for the best chicken in waffles in Denver (and we have tried a lot) goes to Devil's Food. They top a delicious Belgian waffle with a perfectly seasoned southern fried chicken breast, sausage gravy and maple syrup. If you are a fan of sweet and savory, do yourself a favor and try this. The flavor combination is perfection!
This restaurant is small and popular, so plan ahead and get here early. Don't worry though, if you have to wait, put your name on the list and visit their sister shop Devil's Food Bakery a couple doors down for some coffee and pastries while you wait!
A recent discovery for us was Concourse Denver who has a completely different take on chicken and waffles but with extremely flavorful results. Here, they top a cornmeal waffle with butter and maple syrup, fried chicken, and pineapple chunks. Your mouth will thank you when you take a bite of the delicious spicy chicken and sweet pineapple.
The only bad thing about this meal, is that it's only available on their weekend brunch menu. But if you happened to be looking for where to have brunch in Denver, I guess it works out. 😉
Since we just can't get enough chicken and waffles, we are giving you a third option for it. Lucky for us, Bacon Social House offers a daily brunch menu, full bar, and bacon flights! The chicken and waffles here is a Belgian waffle topped with a crispy fried chicken breast, sausage gravy, chipotle honey, and (of course) a side of bacon.
The sweetness of the waffle pairs well with the spice of the chipotle honey and savory sausage gravy. Enjoy this meal just about any time of day since the brunch menu is offered until 4pm daily!
Ask anyone where the best biscuits in Denver are and they will all undoubtedly tell you one place…
If biscuits are your thing, you will be in heaven at Denver Biscuit Co. Here, biscuits are the focus and you can get a wide variety of dishes from sweet to savory in sandwich form or plated meals. It's extremely difficult to choose one favorite meal here, because they are all so tasty!
If you are in the mood for a sandwich, The Franklin is a fantastic option with buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar cheese, and sausage gravy. If your sweet tooth needs fed, try the biscuit French toast, you can try it plain or add a fruit compote (we recommend the apples). The biscuits and gravy are always a solid choice and if you are really looking for a hearty meal, try the biscuit pot pie. Vegetarians can rest easy here knowing there is the option of a mushroom gravy instead of sausage gravy. There are multiple locations in Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs, so find one near you and get your biscuit fix!
Get ready to lick your plate clean! We've found a couple of sweet contenders for the best French Toast in Denver…
While Punch Bowl Social is not specific to Denver, the Monkey Bread French toast here is undeniably delicious, so it earns it's spot in the Denver breakfast scene. Imagine bread pudding topped with salted caramel and candied walnuts and that's what you get along with a side of bacon and cooked to order eggs.
This meal is on the daily breakfast menu and the weekend brunch menu, so go whenever you get the craving! Warning, the portion size is big and you might not be able to finish it, but you will certainly enjoy trying!
Four words: Banana Bread French Toast. According to the menu, this French toast has won awards, and we certainly believe it. We were so excited to try this that we forgot to take a photo (oops). This French toast, made from thick slices of sweet, delicious, banana bread will fill you up and satisfy your sweet tooth. Moonlight Diner is located near the airport and is open early morning until late night, so you can welcome yourself to Denver with a delicious award winning meal!
If you're looking for a fresh new twist on traditional breakfast staples, these two Denver restaurants are bound to excite your taste buds…
If pancakes are your breakfast go-to, you must try the pancake flight at Urban Egg Eatery! You can choose from five different pancake flavors and you will not be disappointed. With the pancake flight, you get three large pancakes. We chose Colorado blueberry streusel, cinnamon swirl, and carmelized bacon.
You really cannot go wrong with any of the flavors, but if you only want one pancake, we recommend the Colorado blueberry streusel. The combination of the blueberry syrup with the lemon honey butter is amazing! There are locations in Belleview Station, Highlands Ranch, and Fort Collins, so get to the nearest one for some pancake bliss today!
This quaint from-scratch kitchen in Sunnyside has multiple delicious pancake and waffle options. Seriously, where else can you get cookie dough or peanut butter cups cooked into a pancake? As an added bonus they follow sustainable practices by recycling and composting and using local ingredients when possible.
If it's waffles you are looking for, you can get them topped with Nutella, strawberries, and even cannoli filling. We chose the Jaswells waffle which is topped with spiced apples, salted caramel, bacon streusel, and whipped cream. The apples were spiced perfectly and went so well with the crunch of the streusel. Sunny's is small and can fill up quickly, but it's worth the wait!
There are some pretty unique restaurants in Denver. The following breakfast places in Denver offer a variety of fun and distinct dishes…
For a small breakfast and coffee joint, this place packs a lot of flavor. At Onefold you will find a small breakfast menu with truly unique and tasty options. We tried the bacon fried rice and can only describe it as life changing. Rice fried with bacon, garlic, green onions, and tamari soy sauce, drizzled with chili oil and topped with two duck fat fried eggs.
This is not your standard breakfast, but it will be your new favorite breakfast! Try a Vietnamese iced coffee while you're here, it's sweet and refreshing.
Who says you can't have mac and cheese for breakfast? Not Sassafras. The Breakfast Mac is a must try. It is a unique combination of creamy mac and cheese, diced bacon, and grit croutons topped with an over easy egg. Open 7 days a week with two locations in Denver and one in Golden, so pick the one closest to you and enjoy!
Four Friends Kitchen is a locally owned, southern inspired restaurant that will definitely satisfy your craving for grits. While they have many delicious options on the menu (including beignets) it's the Four Friends Grits that keeps us coming back; creamy four cheese grits topped with buttermilk battered southern fried chicken, collard greens, red chili sauce, and poached eggs.
The spiciness of the chicken and the chili sauce pairs so perfectly with the cheesy, creamy grits. This dish will certainly make you do the happy food dance. There are now two locations in Denver at Stapleton and DU, so get out there and get some grits!
Pro Tip: While in Denver, also stop to check out the street art in the RiNo Art District!
No matter what you're craving, we hope this list of the best breakfast restaurants in Denver will help you start your adventures for the day off right! Of course, no list is absolute, so if you think we've left out a great breakfast option please feel free to leave it in the comments below. 🙂
I frickin' LOVE breakfast and can't think of a better post on any city! Great job and now I want some pancakes!
Punch Bowl Social looks like my kind of place! I'm heading to a Colorado Tourism event next week and hope to eventually visit. I've only seen the airport!!
There's so much more to see in Denver than the airport, I hope you get to see the city this time!
Hahaha! As much as I consider the food in America inferior to what's available in Europe (as an American citizen), this really made my mouth water and made me miss some "good ol' meals." If I had to choose one item on the list, I'd probably have to go with the Jaswells waffle. Those spiced apples sound like the perfect topping.
The Jaswells waffle is a great choice, I loved the apples! And the bacon streusel certainly didn't hurt!!
OMG,I love breakfast and I would definitely do all of these – my favs include chicken & waffles (the fruit toping is a nice extra) and the fried rice with eggs over easy…Can I also order a side of those pancakes too please?
This is a treasure trove! We are in Denver a lot because Bill's daughter lives there and he loves great breakfast, all day. Those chicken and waffles at Devil's Food look delish. That bacon fried rice would be great to try. But I would definitely go for the Grits from Four Friends Kitchen would probably end up my favorite because grits is my favorite breakfast!
You really should give the grits a try. Every time I go, I want to try something new, but I just keep going back to those grits instead! Added bonus, they have beignets too!
I wish I had read about this when I was in Denver and eating butter and toast. Waffles is something I like in the western hemisphere.
We love having American breakfasts when we visit the USA (apart from French Toast). These pictures of all that food are making us quite hungry. We've done quite a few states and cities, Denver Colorado is on our 'to visit' list.
Chicken and waffles is one dish? That's strange – I have never tried or even heard of it and I am trying to imagining how the two things would taste together. It does look pretty awesome, especially at the place called Devil's Food.I also love the Breakfast Mac at Sassafrass American Eatery, yummy! Oh my, these food posts give me a serious case of gluttony!
Chicken and waffles is a fantastic combo! I certainly hope you get to try it sometime and Devil's Food is a great place to start!
A good and hearty breakfast elevates your mood and sets the tone for the rest of the day. Denver seems to lay it out for you in style. The choices are indeed mind-boggling. Waffles are our favourite and we would love to have some french toast too.
I agree completely about breakfast and Denver has so many great places to choose from.
It is breakfast time for me now and seeing your photos, I have worked up a big appetite 🙂 🙂 I am also glad to see some vegetarian options, which is surprising. If I ever hit Denver any time , I know where to eat 🙂 🙂 Thanks.
There are actually a lot of vegetarian and vegan options in the Denver area! Hopefully you will get to visit soon!
I have been there in Denver just a few months before, but due to work i missed to visit Four Friends Kitchen restaurant but after watching your mouth watering post ill definitely, visit this restaurant for lip-smacking chicken food. Thanks for the recommendation.
I LOVE eating out for breakfast, usually more so than dinner or lunch. Can't say I've thought about chicken and waffles together as a breakfast dish but looks tasty!! I'm thinking I would definitely hit up the biscuit company, as well as punch bowl social, because that Monkey Bread French toast just looks out of this world divine!
Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out also! I love to try the new things restaurants are coming up with for breakfast and we're lucky to have lots of exciting options in Denver. You should definitely try both of those places next time you're in town!
Onefold is best, it is the best breakfast restaurant in denver
Devil's food has some of the best chicken and waffles in town – but I must say some of the food trucks in the area are stepping their game up! Awesome photos by the way – and the article rocks!


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MAYSVILLE, Mo. — Erin Manville ended up taking four free throws — the first two with 7 seconds left in regulation and two more with 6 seconds to go — but she only needed the first one.
In a bizarre finish to the Class 2 District 16 championship game, the North Platte senior made the first of two for a technical foul on South Harrison for taking an extra timeout then missed a pair after being fouled on the resulting possession. The Panthers' held to a precarious one-point lead as the final seconds ticked away.
South Harrison's desperation 3-point try at the buzzer might not have counted anyway, but freshman Katey Wilhelm's shot came up all air, preserving a 53-52 win for North Platte, which advances to the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. Manville's free throw came after the Panthers lost a lead in the fourth quarter three times and helped make a hero out of an attentive team manager who noticed the mistake that led to the technical foul.
"That was stressful, very stressful. I knew I had to make one, but one out of four?" said Manville, who finished with a game-high 20 points and 11 rebounds (nine offensive) despite playing most of the fourth quarter with four fouls. "I'm still pretty excited. This is so exciting."
The excitement slowly built in the final minutes before giving away to a little chaos.
South Harrison (24-4) closed within 52-51 with 11 seconds to play, and after a timeout, the Bulldogs stole a pass under the basket. Hunter Purdun drew a foul with 7 seconds to play and went to the line with a chance to tie the score or take the lead.
After Purdun made the first to the score at 52-52, South Harrison coach Bill Pottorff called a timeout.
North Platte team manager Gabby Kidwell, a junior, told Panthers coach Ryan Davis near the end of the stoppage that she believed the Bulldogs were out of timeouts. He went to the table, and officials conferred before indicating that Pottorff took a sixth timeout, one more than allotted resulting in a technical foul call.
Livid at the turn of events, Pottorff initially indicated a desire to protest the game before backing off with all three scorebooks — his, North Platte's and the official one at the table — all showed him out of timeouts.
After the discussion, Purdun went back to the line with an empty lane and missed her second shot. Manville then went to the line at the other end and made the first to break the tie, and despite the next three misses, North Platte made the last lead stand up.
Purdun took the rebound and drove the court before having the ball knocked away and out of bounds with 1 second left. Wilhelm's shot went up from the left corner as the horn sounded but didn't come close, allowing North Platte's players and coaches to unleash a relieving celebration.
"I told them in the locker room: It takes everybody," said Davis, a first-year head coach at North Platte. "It takes the managers, the bookkeeper. (Kidwell) works at Platte City QuikTrip. I don't want to make her some kind of superstar to where she's signing autographs tomorrow at work, but she cares about the team. She's friends with the girls, and she got us one point."
North Platte advances to play Santa Fe (25-2), a 62-40 winner over Wellington-Napoleon in Friday's District 15 title game.
For seven seniors, this marks a return to tradition after a loss to Hamilton kept the Panthers out of the playoffs last year for the first time. Manville, Brittney Gerling, Emmie Lee and Maddie Lee have contributed for four years and now have one final shot at a playoff run, starting Wednesday, March 2 at Staley High School in a sectional matchup with the Chiefs.
"It's the best feeling ever," said Gerling, who finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. "I couldn't ask for a better group of girls to play with. I'm excited we get to keep going. We're definitely going to take any of our last moments together. We're going to put in our all and go as far as we can go."
The final moments almost occurred in the closing minutes against South Harrison.
North Platte (24-4) jumped to an early lead, and Manville scored eight in the first quarter. Kaycee Hodgson's pair of free throws early with 5:55 left in the first half put the Panthers up 20-9 — their first double-digit lead.
With Manville's on-ball pressure and Gerling's dirty work on the inside against Purdun and 6-foot-2 Ciara Jennings, South Harrison struggled to get clean looks when turnovers didn't end possessions early. Maddie Lee hit her second 3, and Gerling added a putback for a late 5-0 run to make it 29-19 at halftime, a big spurt with Manville on the bench with two fouls.
The two baskets took on more meaning when South Harrison started to turn the tide right out of halftime.
Four unanswered points trimmed the Bulldogs' deficit to six, and another 4-0 run answered a three-point play from Manville. Neither team led by more than six the rest of the way.
Manville picked up her fourth foul with 7:17 left in regulation, and Emmie Lee took a hard fall moments later, going to the bench for the remainder while keeping an ice pack on her neck. South Harrison trailed by one when Emmie Lee exited and took its first lead moments later to set up the frenetic finish.
North Platte sophomore Gracie Roach hit a 3 to cap a quick 5-0 run to put North Platte up four with 5:04 left.
South Harrison scored the next seven, holding the Panthers without a point for nearly 4 minutes.
Gerling's final basket made it 47-46, and after Davis took a timeout, Manville stole the inbounds pass to set up a basket — Hodgson's putback on the third shot of the possession. The Panthers totaled 23 offensive rebounds
South Harrison drew a quick foul, but Wilhelm missed both.
After two Manville free throws pushed the lead back to three with 26 seconds to go, North Platte ended up having to hold on despite Roach, freshman Janell Manville, sophomore Alley Rickel and seniors Holly Sanders and Kailey Pike playing increased minutes down the stretch. The Panthers were prepared for the moment, having played most of the first month with Manville still mending from her second torn ACL, even if the final result required a rarely seen call to help provide the final opportunity.
"You just have to give yourself a chance at the end, even if it's something like that that's crazy," Davis said. "They played without Erin the first six games, and our young kids had to step up during those six games. But also, we've played 10 or 11 girls throughout the whole year.
"They're young and maybe they're not the starting five, but they've been in big games as well. We've counted on them throughout the year, and they did enough."
North Platte 46, Gallatin 35
Maddie Lee's three 3-pointers helped the Panthers overcome an early deficit in a semifinal win Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Maysville, Mo.
Gallatin led 11-9 after the first quarter but scored in single digits in each of the final three quarters. Maddie Lee finished with a team-high 13 points, one of only five scorers for the Panthers. Emmie Lee added nine, while Hodgson, Gerling and Manville all ended up with eight.
North Platte shot just 10-for-21 on free throws.


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Next time you're at a bar in the East Village, say, congratulating yourself on having tricked your roommate, bitching about your friend's accent or sharing your partner's sex secrets, check under the table for listening devices. Wags claiming to work for the NSA as one of "many third-party contractors, albeit pro-bono and unofficial" are collecting your conversations.
A group calling themselves We Are Always Listening says it has placed recording devices across New York and – just like their real NSA counterparts – they have plans to start snooping on people in Germany too.
The stunt aims to highlight the extent of the NSA's domestic surveillance program as the debate over whether or not to renew the Patriot Act rages on. In a conversation with the Guardian the "agents" said they have been careful not to release "anybody's first and last names", although there were two names in one of the tracks on the site Friday afternoon.
The conversations are, mainly, pretty mundane: one man at East Village restaurant Cafe Orlin, talks about publishing photographs. A woman at Crunch is talking to her personal trainer about how much she enjoys watching House of Cards. A guy in a cafe is telling a story about getting evicted from an apartment with "a bathtub the size of a racquetball court".
Others are more embarrassing. The students who'd bamboozled their roommate into leaving in order to engineer "the greatest suite of all time" seemed particularly pleased with themselves; one called it "one of … the most beautiful social engineering experiments of my life" and compared the level of deception to Inception, Christopher Nolan's 2010 sci-fi thriller, which layered reality upon reality upon reality.
In another recording Asian men belittle other Asians for sounding too Asian. In another a man recounts a sex encounter in which his partner wanted him to act out fight scenes "like Batman Returns. Bam! Boom! Kazam. Ah you got me!"
According to the website, recording devices are still in place at Building on Bond in Brooklyn and Cafe Orlin and Cafe Mogador in Manhattan. Of course the recordings – unlike the information collected by the NSA – may be fictitious. Talk about Inception! But if they are real, they may land the fake spies with real problems.
One of the people behind We Are Always Listening spoke on the condition of anonymity. Asked about the legality of hiding recording devices in bars and publishing the findings on the internet, the source said: "If it turns out that it's illegal, we'll put a full stop to it. We'll continue to keep the country safe from terror until then." The spokesperson added the organization had legal representation.
"We hope that we're lauded and applauded for helping to keep the country safe," the source said. "Even the most mundane conversations, as the NSA will tell you, are of vital importance."
The recording devices are all cheap tape recorders of the kind you can buy for a few dollars at Best Buy. "We're on a much smaller budget than the NSA is," admitted the source. "We hope eventually that the NSA will adopt the We Are Always Listening project and make it a fully funded and functional arm of the NSA."
Expect more from We Are Always Listening, at least if it's not broken up by the NYPD: "We don't have as many agents as the NSA yet," the spokesperson said. "But we have recently put agents on the ground in Germany."
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This truth reminds me that I do not have to be more than I am — today. I am enough. In actuality, I am more than enough. Consequently, I can learn use my gifts, talents and abilities in ways that work for me. In the process I fulfill the measure of my destiny.
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Late Monday, Google said it had begun redirecting traffic from its Google.cn Chinese-language search engine to its Google.com.hk site, which is based in Hong Kong. The move came following weeks of negotiations between Google and Chinese authorities over Google's plans to lift censorship controls on Google.cn. Read more about the implications of Google's actions.
Google shares GOOG, -3.21% gave up $8.50, or 1.5%, to close at $549.
Meanwhile, Google's top rival in China, Baidu Inc. BIDU, -3.41%, saw its shares rise $15.16 to $594.88. Before the market opened, Kaufman Bros. analyst Aaron Kessler had raised his rating on Baidu's stock to buy from hold, and increased his price target to $690 a share from $540.
Kessler said he made the moves because Baidu stands to be "the clear beneficiary" if the Chinese government continues to restrict access to Google's China-based sites. Read why Baidu has been called a "can't lose" position in China.
Among other leading tech stocks, gains came from Apple Inc. AAPL, -4.62%, Oracle Corp. ORCL, -3.03%, Cisco Systems Inc. CSCO, -3.26%, IBM Corp. IBM, -3.54% and Dell Inc. DELL, -6.59%.
The Nasdaq Composite Index $COMPQ climbed almost 20 points to close at 2,415. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index SOX, -4.36% rose 2.2%. And the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index MSH, +0.00% added more than 1%.
Adobe Systems Inc.'s stock ADBE, -1.82% rose 27 cents to end the day at $35.22, while Jabil Circuit Inc. JBL, -4.17% rose 59 cents a share to rise to $18.36 ahead of those companies' quarterly results, due after the market close. See After Hours.


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Настроить тему bigcommerce под наши нужды. Добавить свои методы оплаты и доставки. Інтеграція с 1С, АМО, Бітрікс24 Set up the bigcommerce theme to fit our needs. Аdd customize payment and shipping methods. Integration with 1C, AMO, Bitrix24 Ми вже маємо аккаунт на bigcommerce і придбали тему. Нам потрібна швидка допомога з налаштуванням цієї теми та внесення деяких змін, якщо це можливо. У на...
Мені потрібно внести зміни в існуючий веб-сайт Потрібно налаштувати два інтернет магазини на базі Opencart.
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Мені потрібен новий веб-сайт. Розробити дизайн та створити його Головна сторінка Сайт продажи автозапчастин
Додаток для iPhone/iPad Тільки iPhone Мені потрібно, щоб розробили дизайн і створили його Мені потрібно розробити простий додаток який би працював щось на зразок будильника .
professional mobile app develop
Looking for full time developer to augment the existing team of PHP developers. The person is required to work out of our office in Bangalore DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT IN BANGALORE AND CANNOT WORK FROM MY OFFICE
Mobile expert who can build simple app with 4 buttons can bid!!!
I need an iPhone/iPad app. I would like it designed and built. Please indicate sample work you have done. Plus, inbox your detailed proposals. Thanks
Adult 18+ software suite, mobile app and or web application needed. Must be ok with fetish and kink adult gay content
Make a simple informative website related to a holiday home to rent. The web must have a top menu. The main page of the menu contains mainly photos, some title and some text, and a small part for google maps, in addition all the pages of the web must contain a footer and the main menu. The second page of the menu also contains some photos and some title, another page of the menu only contains an i...
Hello everyone, i request first please read job carefully before apply. it will save your time and my time. we are building a smart [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] are looking expert who can create custom google actions and configure it with the application. I will talk with every single person who will apply so don't be in rush take your time and let me know best proposal.
Mobile App to Retrieve Call Logs from a Android phone and insert into Mysql Database On windows PC With interface to also fetch data from DB and update the database.
Hello, we are looking for someone to create a mobile app with Cordova for our existing Wordpress Page. # Intro You have to login into wordpress and show some pages (see links below). The pages are restricted and can only be accessed after login. First Time when the app is openend a Login Page should display the following fields > Select Box (Teacher or Student) > Email field > Password...
I want an application made similar to following: [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL]
want to automate user flows in android for a particular app(basic user flows)
This project will involve: - Hand-coding 7 Sketch templates into modern compliant HTML5 and SCSS files with a touch of vanilla JavaScript for interactions - Integrating the sliced HTML templates into a custom Wordpress theme. We will not be using a pre-built theme. - The creation of custom content types in Wordpress and their relevant templates - The creation of custom field groups using "F...
Overview Aim of this project is to develop a German income tax return submission website, iOS and Android app (referred to as Project). The website functionality should be similar to [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] The website is wished to be designed in the format of [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] Requirements - Project to be developed in English and German languages. - User should be able to regi...
On est un groupe d'innovation et dans le cadre d'un projet domotique on a besoin de personnes pour realiser la partie software qui consiste en le developpement d'une application mobile pour communiquer avec le materiel hardware déjà prêt .
We would like to redesign our website to be more SEO friendly and to be able to generate more online leads for our business.
I am looking for a full stack Mobile app developer ,who can understand my new business workflow end to end and [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] start with i wanted to build MVP / Prototype .kindly contact me
I'm in need of an phone app that acts some what like an online pawn store. Step 1. People can open a ticket or submit item button. Step 2. Fill out an basic information form, and submit pictures. Step 3. In return, I a quote and submission number is given in the app itself. Step 4. They ship the item. Step 5. Once the item is in, the item is evaluated, then a return final price is sent to t...
I need an Android app. I would like it designed and built.
I am looking for a website designer and developer who can work for my html websites. If you are good fit on this job, please apply. I prefer new freelancers. Thank you
We are looking to have a Google Ads script developed that can look at potential conflicts across campaigns and ad groups for keywords at an impression level. We want the script to identify when different campaigns and ad groups within our accounts are both entering the Google Ads auction for the same keyword at an "impression" level. To be considered for this job, you'll need to h...
I need a web developer to fix my website. Its flicking up and down and not smooth while using a mobile phone. Its working fine when accessing website through a laptop or desktop. Also takes too long when clicking on buttons or flicks. Please have a look at my website [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL] from a mobile device and quote me if you can help.
I will set up the accounts and pay for the server costs. I need help knowing what to do and how to organize things.
Mobile app with option choose different options such as go compare
We are an industrial construction and marine services company in Seattle WA. We have been operating without a logo of any kind for the most part. We have some colors for our letter head and use an upside down bolt shackle as a logo. Looking for something more professional that would work for equipment and vehicle decals and just a general logo. Looking to incorporate the marine industrial aspect o...
I need a talented designer for a tech support app. Must have portfolio from previous app projects and understand responsive design and how to structure file delivery for developers. Further details can be discussed once I narrow down to a few potential freelancers.
I have a project that uses angular 7 for the frontend and asp.net core 2.2 for backend. Looking to finish up last step of project which is a mobile money payment gateway. Only bid if you can start now.
The portal should be capable of searching the database using an id/word/sentence and display the contents on the portal.
My project is a web application and a mobile application that are supposed to link and function together via database to communicate information. The web application and mobile application are both already built with source code and the final APK release available upon accepting of the project. I am looking for an experienced developer who is capable of debugging a previously working Android appli...
Focused on retail of Gas cylinder and Bottle Type water gallon with delivery in the Philippines.
I need an Android app. I would like it designed and built. Hi I need a very basic mobile app made. I will be making a website in the next few weeks but I would like an app made that focusses on excirsises for people with a disabilit. You could say this is a fitness app. I will tell the successful freelancer more but it is for people who have migraines. The app will need to have an excirsises r...
I want to make a mobile application to sell my products. I can: upload and download photos from the web modify description and prices send link through whatsapp, text message, etc. to download the application deploy a support agent when a client enters the application and an alert for me
I want to make a mobile application to sell my products. I can: upload and download photos from the web modify description and prices send link through whatsapp, text message, etc. to download the application deploy a support agent when a client enters the application and an alert for me
The idea is simple, you use the app, and you have 2 major functions; * either you ask a question ( multiple types ) and you get answers/input of strangers quick * either you answers questions that other people have asked ( see above ) the USP of the app would be that it allows you to get feedback of alot of people easy and fast on anonymous base -and you would be able to target a segement; Exa...
Need design and development changes in existing job portal in addition to 70-80% new development according to my requirements . Looking someone who has some good experience in front end(REACT/Angular) , ASP.NET(MVC) ,consuming API's by following microservice architecture .
Looking for a well experienced UI/UX designer for a mobile app. If you think you are extremely good, and willing to send me a sample mock up design, then contact. You can charge for mock up design too.
I need a new website. I need you to design and build my online store. Mainly involves Database Management.
We have an app we are doing updated on. When rebuilding we are getting an error. Using React (original build using v0.20) Error and n Android related to RCTRoot and in iOS RNSound. Looking first to fix issue. Then will have additional work on the changes we need to app.
I need pages built for my website. It is c# with sql server as the database. Using jquery and bootstrap.
I need a mobile and web application for buying and selling media related contents. You can check the requirements in enclosed documents. Preference is to use any standard framework and customize it as per the requirements. Not in favor of developing anything from scratch. Contact me only after reading the documents and understanding the requirements. Thanks
We have a android app and iOS app which we are updating. We have few updates and an issue. App built using React (original built with v0.2). In rebuild we are getting error in iOS - RNSound issue and in android RCT Root error. Looking for problem fix and then some upgrade project work.
I Want an app than the person collect points or credit to make free call to an number, they whatch ads to get free credit. You can see similar on playstore: [увійдіть, щоб побачити URL]
Had a discussion with Nadir about the short
personal management app with 8 - 10 intents json query coding and implementation only on pre-designed UI
Hi All, I am Sunny Sharma, Associate Product Manager working at Indiamart. I am looking for HTML and CSS developers for my project. 6 Screens need to be created as a part of this project. Below is the sample wireframe link for the screens https://3n1pxi.axshare.com/#id=v77d17&p=page_1rough_link


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The Glass Printery specialise in the print and supply of glassware and ceramics to the hospitality, promotional & retail industry. With over 25 years experience in screen printing and kiln firing, we are experts in hospitality/ commercial grade, scratch resistant printing and colour matching on ceramics and glassware. We are trusted by many to supply and print for New Zealand nationwide, and around the world.
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We normally differentiate between Cloths and Ridgid discs. The former being specialised textiles laminated to make either a self-adhesive cloth or a magnetic cloth.
These are by far the most common ways of polishing. A cloth has quite a bit of room for accepting abrasives and lubricants which in turn makes it easy to use, not needed a precise and contant flow of suspension and lubricant to perform well. The roomy texture is on the other hand the reason for the typical edge rounding associated to cloths. This is why the latest additions to polishing has been the ridgid discs.
Rigid Disc
These are polymer composite discs coated onto a steel disc for magnetic adaptation. The composite surface is generally harder than textile and will therefore give excellent edge retention. But the composite surface also allows a higher degree of contact between abrasive and sample surface thus allowing for higher abrasion resulting in quick preparation. The latest addition to this line is Allegran-3 and Allegran-1. The combination of high removal and fine surface finish often allows easy 3 step methods.
Magnetic adaptation
Magnetic discs are by far the easiest way of holding consuambles on the disc. Some consumables might not be available in a magnetic form, thus an adapter is necessary.
Diamond Products
Reproducible preparation
Many factors are involved when seeking short preparation times as well as reproducibility.
Uniform diamonds with uniform geometry
The decisive factor in achieving uniform particle size distribution is to use uniform, almost cubic-shaped diamonds. A single needle shaped diamond, can ruin a perfect preparation. Therefore, the objective is to minimize the presence of deviating geometry, such as needle-shaped crystals or flakes.
Narrow batch tolerance
Diamonds are graded into very narrow particle size intervals with a very narrow standard tolerance. Variances are minimized from batch to batch, which is evident in the documentation under specifications.
Controlled slurring
Small particles, diamonds included, have a tendency to agglomerate if the slurry process is not conducted correctly. We inspect the product all the way through manufactoring to ensure it meets our specifications.
Narrow particle size distribution
When using super abrasives like diamonds, it is important that particle size distribution has the most narrow deviation as possible. Large particles will be more abrasive and require longer preparation times in the subsequent step, and small particles will not provide the required material-removal rate, thereby prolonging the ongoing preparation step. We therefore use the most stringently graded diamond particles available. Modern sorting technology, combined with electronic and optical quality control, ensures highly reproducible preparation results.
High diamond concentration
All our diamond products have the same concentration regarless of the grain size. Grain sizes 0.1 µm to 3 µm are therefore up to 50 % more concentrated than competing diamond products.
Oxide Suspensions
Akasel manufactures both Silica Oxide and Alumina Oxide suspensions. Both oxide products use our non crystalizing formulation.
Silica suspensions polish by a chemical-mechanical reaction. The sample surface is etched. The resulting layer is removed by the soft silica. The final surface is without deformation.
We have a wide selection of oxide suspensions for final polishing.
- Colloidal and Fumed
- Grain sizes from 0.2 µm to 0.050 µm (200 to 50 nm)
- Unique system to prevent crystal formation
- Water-free suspensions
Akasel water-free version of the 0.2 µm fumed Silica is a unique product.
Alumina suspensions for final polishing have a higher removal rates than silica suspensions. It is possible to add etchants to increase removal rates.
Complete range
Our lubricants have an unmatched combination of removal rate and surface finish. We utilize a 2 phase system, with particle size in nano range. This allows for the lubricant to get in between the diamond and the sample, where the actual cutting is taking place.
Water based
Aka-Lube Clear+ with the thinnest lubricating film, used where material removal is most important.
Aka-Lube Green with a thin lubricating film, used where material removal in combination with finish is most important.
Aka-Lube Red has the thickest film and is used for final polishing where the finish is more important.
Aka-Lube Yellow ranges between the two and is used where Lubricant Green is too aggressive, or as a general Lubricant.
Water free
Aka-Lube Clear water free non flammable polymer based version of Aka-Lube Clear+. Very thin lubrication film.
Aka-Lube Blue traditional ethanol based lubricant with very thin lubrication film used for high removal or water-free preparation.
Aka-Lube Blue Concentrate is a non-hazardous concentrate that is mixed with 99% Ethanol to make your own Aka-Lube Blue directly in you lab.


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Raya #001
Raya #001
from 249.00
This graceful and oversized Raya kaftan is crafted from organic cotton and sports a bold and exotic pattern. Fur details on the sleeves enhance the look. Sophisticated yet unconventional, it's the perfect piece to step into the autumn season with style. Fully lined.
Product Details
- 100% Handwoven Uzbek Cotton
- Dry Clean Only
- Imported
- Real Mink Fur Trim
Model Measurements
Model is in size XL
Model is 171cm, bust 88cm, waist 62cm, hips 92cm
Note: Please do keep in mind that all our kaftans are made from 100% handwoven fabrics. Due to this, each product is unique and might have slight variations to the pictures advertised.


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Ciliary transport regulates PDGF-AA/αα signaling via elevated mammalian target of rapamycin signaling and diminished PP2A activity
Nicole L. Umbergerand Tamara Caspary
Mol Biol Cell. 2015, 350-8
Speaker:Jhih-Siang Syu Commentator: Prof. Chia-Yih Wang
Date: 2017/04/25
Platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) is a growth factor which is activated when dimerization. PDGF dimer binds to its receptor, platelet-derived growth factor receptor(PDGFR), which is a receptor tyrosinekinase mainly expressed in the primary cilia. Primary cilium is sensory organellethat displays specific receptors and ion channels. PDGFR in cilia activates downstream pathway, such as protein kinase B(AKT) signaling, to regulate cell division, migration, differentiation, and proliferation. It is known that PDGF-AA fails to phosphorylate AKT in destroying ciliary transport cell and losing of cilia can increase mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling. In addition, protein phosphatase 2(PP2A) which is a serine-threonine phosphatase could regulate the activity of AKT and localizes to the centrosome. However, the role of PDGF-induced AKT signaling, mTOR signaling and PP2A in ciliary transport is unclear.
Here they discover that phosphorylation of AKT is increased without PDGF-AA in difference ciliary transport mutants. The anterograde transport mutant reduces the expression level of PDGFR but retrograde transport mutant is not effect. However, the AKT phosphorylation level is not effect both anterograde and retrograde transport mutants in PDGF stimulation. Therefore, they found that PP2A which localizes in ciliary basal body regulates phosphorylation of AKT in ciliary transport mutants and the activity of PP2A is regulated by mTOR1 signaling depend on Ift172.


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How to Pick the Perfect Stroller
Shopping for a stroller can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Let us help you with these five tips for selecting a stroller!
1. Longevity. When purchasing a stroller, try to think long-term. After all, this is a big purchase that should last many years! Will you, or do you already, have more than one child? If yes, you'll want to buy a stroller that grows with your family! The Austlen™ Entourage® stroller expands in one second from a single to a double with the simple slide of a button. You can stroll with two infant car seats, two stroller seats, or the Sit + Stand for older kids, making it the first and last stroller you'll ever need.
2. Storage Capacity. With babies comes a lot of stuff – and we mean A LOT. Diapers, wipes, changes of clothes, bottles, toys, pacifiers, sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, the list goes on and on. You need to have some place to put all their stuff, plus yours! And what about when you want to go grocery shopping? Nobody wants to put their baby in a dirty shopping cart or take up all your cart space with your infant car seat, so look for a stroller that can replace the cart. The Austlen Entourage includes a stylish market tote that can hold up to 35 lbs. of cargo and features a parent console that can hold your wallet, phone, tablet, keys…a ton of stuff! The lower storage basket can hold up to 65 lbs., so it's perfect for your larger items. All together the Austlen Entourage can hold up to 150 lbs. of kids plus cargo – the highest storage capacity of any stroller on the market. And you'll never wish you had that grocery cart's turning radius again! Doing a Target or Costco run? The Entourage cargo bag accessory has you covered.
3. Fits with your Lifestyle. You need a stroller that suits your lifestyle. Do you like to go to the park? Do you envision traveling with your little one? What about the zoo or Disney? You need to find a stroller that can handle long outings or trips through the airport. With the ability to load up your luggage or a cooler on the lower storage basket, the Entourage allows you and your family to get out of the house and have fun! And with a from-birth rating, the Entourage's seat fully reclines for those much-needed naps on longer outings. If you're a city dweller, you know that your stroller really needs to double as a vehicle. Add our cargo bag and take your laundry to the laundromat, or head to Whole Foods and grab your groceries for the week. Live in the suburbs? Just pop your Entourage into your trunk and head to the pool or your kids' sporting events, then throw everything onto the stroller once you're there. And don't forget the beach – Austlen even makes dual-surface beach wheels for pulling the Entourage through the sand with ease!
4. Double Duty. Many people choose a single stroller for their first child only to be dismayed when they realize upon having their second child that they now have to buy a double stroller, so if you plan on growing your family someday, find a stroller that converts to a double. The Austlen Entourage is a great example, because it easily converts to a double. And while many doubles are side-by-side, which can be cumbersome for maneuvering through doorways, the Entourage is a tandem, meaning you can move down those aisles or sidewalks with ease. The Entourage is even twin friendly, so you can snap both infant car seats in! Once your oldest is feeling done with stroller seats, you still have the Sit+Stand option, because even big kids get tired too!
5. Weight. You need to think about what you'll be using your stroller for. If you'll be doing a lot of lifting or walking up and down flights of stairs, a lightweight stroller might be your best option. But most of us only pick up our stroller a couple times a day, and instead need something that performs well when using it and is comfortable for our children on long outings. We also need something that's easy to get in and out of the car and folds up small enough to fit inside a trunk or out of the way in an apartment or garage. The Austlen Entourage features an arm's width apart design for easy lifting. Better yet, its special design allows you to stand it up when folded so you can wheel it into the back of your car without even needing to lift it! Need even more space? All of the Entourage wheels are quick release at the touch of a button, so you can just pop them off to make extra room!
We hope these tips helped you with your stroller shopping! Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your little one, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Austlen family.


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Past winners and organisers of the Border Counties Rally – a highlight of the local motorsport calendar – are set to show they've not lost their talents when they get together in Jedburgh on Saturday, March 17, to compete in a 40th anniversary "special stage" of the event in aid of local charities.
The rally was first run by Hawick and Border Car Club in 1972 and to celebrate the milestone, current members are seeking out those involved over the past four decades.
The charity element, which involves crews steering and pushing a go-kart round a 50-metre track against the clock, should, in theory at least, be much less challenging than controlling a high speed rally car on miles of gravel road lined with trees.
It is open to all past competitors and intended to be a fun experience for participants and spectators alike.
"While it might a long time since some of the drivers and co-drivers have competed, I'm sure the competitive spirit will still be with them and this short stage will make an ideal come-back for some," said Ancrum's Dave Robson, who came up with the novel fundraising idea.
"Sadly we have lost touch with a lot of the past winners, competitors and organisers: the very people who are at the heart of the history of the Border Counties Rally. We hope this special event will encourage them to get in touch with us, or better still, put in an entry."
Past winners of the rally include local drivers Alistair Brearley of Galashiels (1975/77), Ken Wood from Belses (1982/83/87), Hassington's Dom Buckley (1999) and the only driver to win the event over three consecutive decades, Andrew Wood of Melrose (1984/1997/2000). The first ever winner, in 1972, was Kelso's Alan McInroy.
The go-karting charity event takes place immediately after the prize-giving of the main rally, sponsored by Brick & Steel, at around 7.30pm.
Spectators are welcome to the special stage outside Jedburgh Town Hall and also to enjoy the finale of the weekend – a grand fireworks display over the town.
All monies raised from the celebratory event will be donated to the Borders Children's Charity and the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Full details of the event, and entry forms to download, are on www.bordercountiesrally.co.uk.


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Dave Nellist, National chair of the the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) and TUSC candidate for Coventry North West in the general election on May 7th, recently took time out for a 3-part interview with the highly acclaimed 'Artist Taxi Driver' .
Agree with Dave?
get in touch on 0753 0429 441
or come along to the Coventry TUSC pre-election rally ….