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John S. Paulk
March 16, 1936 – April 1, 2018
Reverend John S. Paulk, of Viera, FL passed away, Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the age of 82 years.
Reverend Paulk was an Assembly of God Minister for over 50 years before his retirement. During his time in the ministry he spent quite a few years as an over the road truck driver. Before becoming a minister he was a proud member of the U.S.A.F. during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged. Always being a true man of God in whatever he was doing.
He is survived by his son Kirby (Marsha) Paulk of Viera, three grandchildren, Jacob Paulk, Shawnay (Trae) Hartfield, Stacy Matson Gioia and 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Lenora Paulk, his parents and his brothers and sister. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Reverend Paulk's viewing will be held Friday, April 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Beckman Williamson Funeral Home in Viera, Funeral services will be held at Cocoa First Assembly of God, Saturday, April 7th at 11:00 AM, You may sign John's guestbook at http://www.beckman-williamson.com


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It's that time of year again...crock pot time. One of my favorite things to do when the weather turns cool is to load up the crock pot with chili fixings and let it go. It's hours in the making, but worth every minute. Today's dish was potato soup. Tomorrow, chicken stew. Because when the rooster marks me as his next victim, it's time to toss his ass in a pot!
Crock pot Roy was as it again today. But he wasn't chasing my daughter around the yard with his sneak attack tactics. It was me! And I have the spur marks to prove it.
I was just walking around the yard, minding my own business when I heard a shuffling in the grass. Before I had time to look down, he'd gotten my foot. I waved him away and turned to bolt for the house and he made another pass, catching me in the calf.
I'm not afraid to admit I ran. For a moment there, I felt like I'd wandered into Jurassic Park as part of the lunch menu. Omnivores is one thing, but seriously, Roy! You don't bite the hand that feeds you!
Perhaps that's why he's pissed. I haven't pulled out the bread lately. Maybe if I pass out snacks tomorrow, I'll be back in his good graces. Or maybe I'll just fatten him up. Crock pot chicken stew sounds delicious.
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Italian business confidence rises
The Rome based research centre has put the business sentiment index at 71.7, above the 70 points economists were predicting. Industrial production has bounced in Italy since April after government incentives supported the automobile and home appliance industries. Exports to fellow European nations also rose by 0.4% in the month of May.
The rise in business confidence is also accompanied by a rise in consumer confidence, which reached the highest level in two years. European car sales also rose in June for the first time in 14 months and there is growing hope that the production cycle will gain momentum in coming months.
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You met Candy Kavana as she took the first steps in her new life. Now follow Candy as she embarks on the wildest vacation of her life. She may just return with a little more than she bargained for! Anita Cox presents Ultimate Vacation, book two of her highly intense and thoroughly enjoyable romance series Dirty White Candy. Candy Kavana´s previously quiet, unsatisfying life has been tipped on its head. So is it any surprise when friends gift her with a swingers´ vacation? She chooses to take John, who has been frequenting her bed (and her thoughts) more and more often even though she´s bound and determined to live her new, erotic life to its fullest. They embark on the wildest vacation of their lives. While they went to find ultimate pleasure, their relationship unexpectedly grows stronger. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Jazmin Kensington. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/029535/bk_acx0_029535_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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Big Sky Kappas was founded in 2007 by a group of 8 women in the Gallatin Valley. Our group has since grown to 50+ members and the number keeps growing!
We enjoy celebrating Founder's Day, sharing stories of our collegiate days in Kappa and the opportunity to carry on the traditions of Kappa Kappa Gamma as alumni.


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STEP (Amanda Lipitz). 84 minutes. Opens Friday (August 11). See listing. Rating: NNNN
Step is a topical, feel-good, crowd-pleaser – a combo that usually makes folks like me highly skeptical while also guaranteeing its march through awards season.
To be sure, early sections in Amanda Lipitz's debut feature documentary, about a high school step dance team comprised of African-American girls who are pounding the pavement to find acceptance in colleges, had me doubting its sincerity.
Among the girls we follow, there's the team leader Blessin, a natural performer who puts on her most entertaining face and lots of makeup for the camera when the filmmakers visit her home. That's her defense mechanism, and after a little time has been invested and life creeps in, the facade begins to crumble… and with it, my cynicism.
There are quite a few moments in Step that will reduce you to mush, and not because Lipitz exploits those things that make life difficult for young Black women growing up in Baltimore, just blocks away from where Freddie Gray was killed.
For the most part, the film resists prying into these young girls' lives, trusting the audience to fill in the different misfortunes and pressures that are thrown their way as they try to keep their grades straight.
Instead, the film's emotional kick comes from unity and resilience, not just among the young girls but also the women who support them; like when a guidance counsellor pleads with college scouts to look beyond stats and see potential, or when a mother wells up with joy after her daughter accomplishes what she never could.


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Many people have wonderful memories and interactions with our four legged friends. According to the ASPCA, companion dogs are in between 37 and 47% of all American households. That's millions of dogs all over the country, and millions of canine-human interactions every day. Although most of those meetings end well, that isn't always the case. Dogs can and do bite, and it's important to be able to recognize the signs of a potentially dangerous situation with a canine. Don't forget, even a bite from a small dog can cause serious injury. If you've been injured by an animal, contact a dog bite attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case.
Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, varieties, and temperaments. But one thing they all have in common is that they communicate with body language. A human may be able to tell you verbally when they are feeling threatened or upset, but a dog can only tell you through changes in their body language. It's important to be aware of these subtle clues so you can avoid a potentially dangerous situation. The ASPCA explains that "aggression" can describe a host of different behaviors in a host of different circumstances. Aggression may include becoming still and rigid, barking, lunging, growling, showing teeth, snarling, snapping, or biting. Dogs may act aggressively for a number of different reasons, like protecting territory, themselves or their pack members, or out of fear and anxiety. If you've been invited onto someone's home or property, a dog who is unfamiliar with your presence could act out aggressively for any or all of those reasons.
When you are around a strange dog, be mindful of their body language and look out for signs that he or she may act out aggressively. A nervous or agitated dog may give you warning signals by becoming tense and rigid, licking their chops, yawning excessively, furrowing their brow, raising their hackles, displaying a raised rigid tail, or assuming a guarded posture. Never approach or try to pet a strange dog who is showing signs of discomfort or agitation. If you feel threatened around an animal, talk to the owner about your concerns and ask them to secure the animal in a separate location. If you see a strange dog that you would like to interact with, always ask their owner for permission and for the best way to approach their pet. Never sneak up on a strange dog. When you are getting to know a new dog, move deliberately and with confidence. Kneel down and allow him or her to approach you. A dog can sense your anxiety and may become upset if you are.
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Clearly Iceland opens up a fantastic opportunity for digital photographic experimentation & journalism.
We intend to utilise our comprehensive set of Nikon Cameras and Lens, pocket cameras and mobile phones, to take digital photographs throughout the Expedition duration.
We intend to share some of the more interesting or exciting ones daily, via our website Blog or Instagram updates.
We also intend to use GoPro cameras to film video action footage throughout the trip.
One GoPro camera will be mounted inside each expedition vehicle, on top of the inside dashboard facing through the windscreen, to capture the driver's point of view throughout the trip.
We hope to utilize some of the more interesting sections of our journey, to generate a series of videos of our trip following our return back to Norway.
We also intend to conduct some aerial photography, using GoPro cameras mounted on remote control Quadcopters (see Expedition Quadcopter page).
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- Vaccination Records: Their vet paperwork that says they are up to date on their Rabies, Bordetella, & DHLPP.
- Food in a sealed plastic container w/ scoop: Whatever your dog normally eats at home! Whether it is dry kibble, canned food, or refrigerated, we can serve it to your dog.
- Any medication your dog needs while your gone, even monthly heartworm or flea meds!
- Treats: We suggest treats that your dog has had before so they don't upset their tummy. We do have some available to purchase in our lobby if you are out at home.
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Grilled Salmon with
Roasted Apple & Arugula Salad
This super heart healthy meal will make your taste buds & your heart happy! I read a study recently that said it was pointless to take omega 3 supplements. Instead we should be filling our diet with foods rich in omega's in order to gain the most benefit from them. I'm happy to fill my plate with this salmon because it's so tasty & filling.
And did you know when you roast fruits in the oven, they get richer & sweeter? The sweet, slightly crispiness of the roasted apples combines so nicely with the flaky salmon & crunchy almonds. And BONUS, this meal only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Once the apples are in the oven, the salmon & the dressing are a snap to make.
You could even prep the seasonings for the fruit & the salmon, plus make the dressing, up to 3 days ahead to make it an even faster meal! {keep pre-prep in the refrigerator & bring to room temp to use}
Grilled Salmon with
Roasted Apple & Arugula Salad
for the salmon:
4 - 6ounce pieces of salmon with skin on
2 tablespoons olive oi
1/2 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, dried thyme &
dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
for the apples:
3 granny smith apples, peeled & sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon allspice
for the salad:
1 - 5 ounce package arugula
1/3 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon each: salt & pepper
preheat oven to 400
prepare the apples by placing in a medium size bowl & tossing them with the olive oil, mustard & allspice. making sure each piece is covered with the mixture. spread apples in one layer onto a rimmed baking sheet or stone {this one is my favorite} & place in the oven for 20 minutes. allow apples to cool 5 minutes before serving.
while the apples are in the oven, in the same bowl you used for the apples {leaving any leftover seasoning from the apples in the bowl}, whisk together the olive oil & seasonings for the salmon. place the salmon pieces the bowl & gently rub the oil & seasoingins all over both sides of the fish.
heat an indoor grill pan to medium high & place the salmon, flesh side down on the pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes. then gently turn the salmon & cook an additional 3-4 minutes until desired doneness. keep salmon warm until apples are done.
combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey & salt & pepper in a small glass jar & shake well to make the dressing.
divide arugula, almonds, salmon & apples evenly among 4 plates & drizzle with dressing.


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Silver Sony NEX-7: Is It Coming? 0
Earlier we reported on how the law of supply and demand has pushed the price of the regular edition NEX-7 (meaning, the black version) up to $3,761. Pretty crazy, we know. However, you can expect prices to go back to normal once Sony gets production back on track.
Anyway, there's a new rumor spreading around town (or rather, the web) that there's a new kind of Sony NEX-7 coming. We're not talking new features here; rather, we're just talking about a new color.
This image of the silver NEX-7 was spotted recently in an Asian brochure. No confirmation of any sort yet from Sony, so we'll just have to wait and see.
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Move over Limp Bizkit. Death metal forefathers Slayer are ascending from the underworld to comb the country for a new drummer.
Unlike Fred Durst and Co., who are road-tripping it from one music store to another, auditioning guitarists to replace Wes Borland (see "Limp Bizkit Dodge Pies, Send Female Angus Young To Finals At Guitar Auditions"), Slayer are relying on videotapes and snail mail to find their next blood-guzzling skin-basher. The best submissions will be invited to audition in person in February in Dallas, San Francisco or Peoria, Illinois.
The group was forced to search for a new drummer after Paul Bostaph's chronic elbow injury forced him into early retirement. Bostaph had been with the band since it recorded 1994's Divine Intervention.
Days after he quit, Slayer announced that their original drummer, Dave Lombardo (Grip Inc., Fantômas), would rejoin them to finish the tour (see ""Original Slayer Drummer Dave Lombardo Back For Tour"). The news came as a surprise to longtime fans who remembered Slayer's harsh words about Lombardo after his departure following 1991's Seasons in the Abyss.
Lombardo will play the remaining 21 shows of the band's current tour before disappearing again into the mist. The group's next gig is Wednesday night in New Haven, Connecticut. The last date of the tour is February 23 in Detroit. Slayer's management insists that Lombardo's reunion with the band was never intended to be permanent.
Drummers interested in auditioning for Slayer should send a résumé and a VHS video of themselves playing along with the following songs: "Disciple," "God Send Death," "Stain of Mind," "Angel of Death," "Postmortem/Raining Blood," "South of Heaven," "War Ensemble" and "Seasons in the Abyss."
Drummers available for the Peoria callbacks on February 1 must submit audition materials by Saturday. Those who would rather audition in Dallas on February 7 or in San Francisco on February 13 have until February 1 to submit their video.
Slayer were recently nominated for a Best Metal Performance Grammy for the song "Disciple" from God Hates Us All, released in September.
"I never expected to be included in this circle of musicians," guitarist Kerry King said in a statement. "But now that we finally are, I guess we are really good."


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14 Kids Who Are Brighter Than You Think
Kids do some crazy things. They make us laugh but have you ever realised how they always find a simpler way to do things? Us adults complicate everything and we don't laugh anywhere near enough. These kids were right in there to tickle some ribs. Some of this stuff is crazy.
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- Wednesday 17th August 2016, 7:30pm
- Where
- Khandallah Hall
- More details at: http://www.apps.org.nz/2016-regional-interclub-battle.html ). Ladies bring a plate. Gentlemen should also bring a plate!
If you wish to car pool, we can meet up at the Karori Arts and Crafts Centre carpark at 7pm.


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Why Do People Use Cannabis? Survey Finds Relaxation, Stress and Anxiety Relief/
There are many reasons someone may choose to incorporate cannabis into his or her daily routines, whether it be to relieve symptoms associated with specific conditions or whether it be to improve ones overall quality of life. A 2017 survey from Frontier Data and involving the majority of respondents (55%) used cannabis to relax. Another 40% used cannabis to help with stress or increase the enjoyment of social experiences. Thirty-nine percent of respondents also claimed to use cannabis to reduce anxiety. These responses are backed up by numerous studies and reports that have determined non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) has anxiolytic effects. About 29% percent of respondents claimed to use cannabis as a sleep aid, while 26% used cannabis to manage pain, 16% used it to stimulate creativity, and 15% used it for a specific medical condition.
Gender also played an interesting factor in the responses, and women were found to be more likely to use cannabis for popular medicinal benefits. Women were 16% more likely to cite using cannabis for anxiety, 10% more likely to use it for sleep, 7% more likely to use it as a stress reliever, 8% more likely to use it for pain management, and 8% more likely to use it to suppress nausea. This study was conducted in partnership with MassRoots, whose CEO Isaac Dietrich explained, "Over the past three years, we've built a community of over a million of the world's most passionate cannabis consumers. In conjunction with New Frontier Data, we're releasing the first cannabis consumer sentiment report, which will analyze the hundreds of millions of anonymized data points surrounding cannabis purchasing decisions."
This information has been provided by Medical Marijuana Inc. and approved by our Chief Medical Officer.


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Rupert Young, development director with Nurton Developments in Birmingham, paints a positive picture of future life in the city.
The HS2 Bill may now have all but received Royal Assent but debates about the merit, cost and precise route of Britain's controversial high-speed rail project will continue to run.
However, there are no qualms about the proposals to be heard in Nurton Developments' office in Birmingham or about the city's strategic direction of travel.
I've been back in Birmingham for just over 21 years and have never felt more positivity from the business community about what is happening here.
This is not just from people based in the city or those in the property sector.
When I talk to my long-term contacts in London, the South East and other regions, they have the same upbeat opinions about Birmingham, as a place to work, to live and to invest.
I hear all the time, from senior people in Birmingham, that London-based professionals are ever more receptive to the idea of coming here.
At Nurton, we see HS2 as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our ageing rail network, increase capacity on the West Coast Main Line and strengthen the links between Birmingham and London.
We saw, even before Grand Central opened, how it was changing perceptions about the city, not just here but overseas. The same is true for the runway expansions and new services at Birmingham Airport.
Investors love locations which invest in infrastructure and have long-term strategic visions. However, there are several issues which could restrict the city's potential for growth.
It's not just about putting in the right infrastructure, it can be about changing the role of existing infrastructure and, although I'm no fan of privatisation in general, I think the case for bringing the M6 Toll back into public ownership is very strong.
Getting HGVs on there will release space for cars on the M6.
From the perspective of both investors and tenants, we must also ensure the growing demand for city centre office space is capable of being met.
The wider business community needs to focus on giving our next generation (the youngest of any major European city) the skills they need to stay here and to prosper.
Equally, although the trend for relocation here from London and the South East is very heartening, we need to continue to provide better leisure and housing opportunities.Even though the office supply pipeline has been improved, there are other sectors where requirements are running well ahead of available space.
Identifying new sites for employment development is just as important as finding those for housing and other uses.
His view is seconded by Carl Durrant, director of industrial and logistics with property consultancy JLL.
Greater Birmingham's business sector, which needs most new space and in chunky amounts, is the one which appears the most buoyant.
We've all seen the tremendous success which Jaguar Land Rover has achieved in the last few years and the huge employment benefits which that has brought to the West Midlands.
However, those headlines do tend to mask the fact we are running short of modern and flexible industrial space, for manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Yes, there are some 'big box' schemes coming forward on a speculative basis but we do need more as well as newer and smaller units.
If this space isn't delivered in the next year or two, then our regional economy will miss out, not just on the wealth and employment which these schemes will create, but on the potential for them to be acquired by overseas investors and the institutional funds.
In the first half of 2016, the two biggest shed investments were Mountpark Bardon, near J22 of the M1, going for £120 million, and the Argos national distribution centre at Barton Business Park, near Burton-on-Trent going for £74.65 million.
Investors remain keenly aware of the strong fundamentals for the Midlands.
However, we do need to focus on delivering the next generation of big box units in this region, to ensure that we maintain our present place in the eye of potential investors.


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Man City news: Pep Guardiola compares Phil Foden to himself, reveals who's better
JOHAN Cruyff knew there was a diamond to be polished when he met Pep Guardiola in the Dutch maestro's first week as Barcelona boss.
Young Pep was a kid playing at the mini-stadium down the road from the Nou Camp.
Cruyff liked what he saw, asked his name and promoted Guardiola to the first team in 1990 at just 19, ignoring calls that he was too small.
Now 28 years on, Manchester City boss Guardiola is giving the little "Stockport Iniesta", Phil Foden – also nicknamed "Pep's Lad" – his full support to see history repeating itself.
Guardiola fully recognises the likeness to himself in 5ft 7in teenager Foden and jokes: "Maybe Phil is better. By far, by far..."
He added: "I am better holding midfield than him. He is better attacking midfield than me. I would say it depends on what you prioritise.
Man City news: Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden in close to the level he was as a player
I am better holding midfield than him. He is better attacking midfield than me.
"In that period, Cruyff's focus was the quality, the quality, the quality. It doesn't matter the weight and the size. He had a lot of courage to say (to me): 'OK, you play.'
"Maybe other managers at Barcelona at that time looked for more overall physicality, Just strong players and it doesn't matter about technique.
"But Phil is strong. He looks tiny, skinny but he is strong. He is a box-to-box player. And this season he is stronger than last season.
"So, give him time. In one or two or three seasons he will be stronger than right now. The process does it – he will grow.
"That's why the focus first is teaching the technique as the most important thing as he will grow and take power. Afterwards it will be easy for him. But he has the quality to play with us – that is in no doubt.
"When I believe he has to play, he plays. I'm so delighted the way he trains every single day. We trust him a lot."
Eighteen-year-old Foden can reach for the stars but will have to be patient, with competition from Leroy Sane, David Silva, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez.
There's also Raheem Sterling, who Guardiola is hoping will again punch above his weight in terms of goals.
Guardiola said: "I would like Raheem to score the goals he scored last season. I think the important thing for every player is scoring goals to give confidence."
A revealing look inside Guardiola's dressing room is provided by the new Amazon documentary All or Nothing: Manchester City but David Wagner, boss of today's opponents Huddersfield, isn't planning to tune in.
He said: "I'm not a TV junkie. If it is really insightful information that I wouldn't normally get, maybe then I'll watch it. We're just focused on our team and I want the players to be brave like when we played them last season."
Asked whether his Terriers deserved their own documentary after surviving a first Premier League season, Wagner joked: "Maybe for Yorkshire TV!"


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About Sharjah (SHJ)
Sharjah is the beautiful capital city of Sharjah emirate. And it is the third largest and the most beautiful city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is the major part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. It is situated along the northern coastal area of Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a main hub for culture and industry, it contributes to almost 7.4% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah covers an almost 235 km² area and has a population of more than 800,000 in the year 2008. Some of the major notable city centres in Sharjah include Abu Shagara, Maysaloon, Al Qasimia, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Layyeh (Government Buildings), Al Taawun, Al Yarmook, Al qasbaa, Al Rolla and many others. The city experiences a hot desert climate with mild winters and hot summers. Al Hisn Fort, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Bait al-Naboodah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah Archeology Museum, Sharjah Desert Park, King Faisal Mosque, Al-Qasba and Eye of the Emirates, Al-Mahattah-Museum and many others are major tourist attractions that attract a large number of travellers across the country. There are some famous restaurants such as Mushmaool Arabic Grill Restaurant, Seashells, Al Reem Suites Shrjah, Syed Al Biryani and many other offer delectable cuisines to its travellers. One can find number of mid-range hotels such as Holiday Inn Sharjah, Radisson Blue Resort, Lou' Lou'a Beach Resort, Al Reem Suites, Sharjah and many others that provide high-class staying facilities to its travellers. The city is well-linked with all kind of transport services and one can use public transport to explore the city conveniently. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the most famous and trustworthy web portal where you can get detailed information about the city. Here, you can do online air ticket booking as it just need to follow few simple steps. MakeMyTrip.com offers numerous discounts on each air ticket and make a plan for economical trip. Get ready to grab amazing moments with your family and friends in Sharjah.
About Wellington (WLG)
Situated between sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington is the capital city and second most populated urban area of New Zealand. Wellington, also called 'Coolest Little Capital in the World' is famous for its art, culture and native beauty. Wellington is situated at the southern end of the North Island and its economy is mostly based on its tourism. From culture to coffee, music to movie making, this city will leave you wanting more. The city is well served by Wellington International Airport, and electrified Wellington Railway Station. The city has a variety of architectural styles from past 150 years. The city is a home to collection of museums and some of them are Te Papa (the Museum of New Zealand) dynamic and interactive situated on the waterfront, the National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, the Museum of Wellington city and sea, Colonial Cottage is the oldest building situated in Mount Cook, the New Zealand Cricket Museum, Old St Paul's and the Wellington city Art Gallery. Do take a ride of the historical Wellington Cable Car to the Botanical Garden which will give you the feeling of an historical era. The Carter Observatory showcases one of the most amazing planetarium shows. The drive on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail is an adventure which will take you to some of the New Zealand's top wine producing regions and is a great place to start your wine-tasting journey. Wellington is a place to have bars and restaurants more than that in New Zealand and offers a variety of cuisines. The city's some of the restaurants are world famous. The Cuba Street is the best place to have a slice of Bohemia, boutique shopping and some of the best coffee in town. Take a trip to this amazing and beautiful city by simply logging on to MakeMyTrip.com and book flights as well as hotels to make your travel convenient. You have the freedom to book tickets from all destinations of the world-anytime, and anywhere. The website has collaboration with some of the finest hotels from all destinations of the world. It offers you with the host of travel services such as Flight Deals, Hotel Deals and Holiday Packages.


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On March 16th Crimea will have a referendum as to whether or not they would like to become a part of Russia. More likely than not, if Russia had the gall to invade it is safe to assume (though at this point still conjecture) that they will tilt the election to go whichever way that they favor. This most-likely being annexation by Russia. In the eyes of the G7 partners, this is abhorrence, and in much of the world community this is seen with a similar distaste. Yet, there is reason to be optimistic that although this maybe a violation of international law, an invasion, and a test of the world communities' ability or desire to get involved with external conflicts; this may be a blessing in disguise.
This topic must be approached gently. For the short term it is without a doubt a touchy subject. There is an argument to be made that the fact that this is an issue at all is the result of a weakening American foreign policy. Further that this event is even taking place; and that Putin's Russia had the nerve to invade and occupy a sovereign country is further indication of just how weak America's foreign policy appears abroad. These perspectives could be justified, however until the dust settles and the reasons for Putin's actions are truly known, motives are just conjecture.
The Washington Post has used a map to breakdown the ethnicity of Ukraine. In their map 90% or more of the population of Ukraine is considered to be ethnically Ukrainian. To define one's ethnicity is a very difficult and charged question; therefore it is one I will not delve into. More often than not, ethnicity can have less to do with political behaviors than do the perceptions, and manipulation of perceptions towards the achievement of some sort of goal.
The map pictured above demonstrates linguistic zones, there is always overlap between areas, and no map is perfect however it provides for a certain sense of how and where the linguistic break down is. Bearing the above map in mind, a second map proves even more telling.
The above map is an electoral map of votes for presidential candidates. The yellow, being Viktor Yushenko, and the blue being Viktor Yanakovitch. Many countries including the US, will have regions which are more likely to vote one way or another as a block. However, it is worthwhile to note that in Ukraine, the exact areas that are linguistically Russian speaking went predominantly for the pro-Russian candidate, and the Ukrainian speaking areas went predominately for the Western looking candidate. The likely hood of this being mere coincidence is so insignificant, that it is hardly worth mentioning. For sake of argument, the assumption to go on will be that the linguistic breakdown of Ukraine is influencing the political process. In which case, the question to follow is: What drives predominantly Russian speaking Ukrainians to back pro-Russian candidates?
Media and Mass Communications: Why Russian Speaking Ukrainians Gravitate East
As the first map demonstrates, Russian language is the majority spoken language in the Crimea, and much of Eastern Ukraine. This is not to say in any way that those Russian speakers are any less Ukrainian, but simply that their linguistic preference is for the Russian language. With that in mind, there is a well-established understanding of the power of media to influence voter behavior. This is an established phenomenon in America and around the world. More importantly, if one assumes that Russian speaking consumers gravitate towards news in the language that they feel most comfortable with, then undoubtedly Russian speaking Ukrainian citizens gravitate towards Russian news and media. Russian news, like most national news broadcasts tend to have a spin or an angle towards their own sentiments, providing their own type of national propaganda.
Russian speaking Ukrainians are consuming Russian media en masse. A direct causation cannot be drawn, but it seems logical to point out, that those who listen to Russian news, propaganda, and perspective are more likely to be influenced by Russian media than those who are consuming Ukrainian language news which is more likely to be dominated by Pro-Ukrainian sentiments.
Why the Referendum May Not Be So Bad
The fact is that the region of Crimea has desired in the past for some sort of autonomy, from Ukraine and many going as far as even seeking unification with Russia. Some of the earliest post-Soviet Crimean movements even sought for citizens who lived in Crimea to have dual Crimean and Ukrainian citizenship, while having a deeper connection to Russia.[3] Undoubtedly these sentiments have not died entirely, especially in the heat of such disunity in Kiev. Furthermore because of media consumption and the susceptibility of this group to Russian sympathies; it is likely that Crimea will continue to pull Ukraine eastwards towards Russia.
Frankly a major problem within Ukraine is the polarity, with slightly less than half of the country being pulled towards the Russian perspective, and slightly more than half pulling towards Europe. Crimea is a key constituency that will reliably pull the country towards Russia and prevent Ukraine from moving west.
Let's talk worst possible outcomes. Assuming, that Crimea is completely annexed by Russia, then there is one very major and predictable phenomenon that occurs in electoral politics—one reliably pro-Russian constituent base is removed, tipping the voting balance in favor of pro-western contingents of the Ukrainian populace. The secondary externality of this scenario is the sense of patriotism that it will cause amongst the Ukrainian populace. There are few events that can create unity amongst a citizenry, as can an invasion. If this is to take place, the balance will be tipped further in the scale towards the west. Finally, with the balance tipped strongly westward, Ukraine will finally be able to look west and will be able to become a strong European and American ally right on Russia's door step.
Ultimately to use a cliché, annexation of Crimea or any intervention into the territorial sovereignty of Ukraine will back-fire, because it will rile up support for Kiev not for Moscow and it will allow the Ukrainian's to dislodge themselves from the yoke of Russian power. Instead of creating the new Soviet Bloc that Putin desires, he will be creating a western style democracy, that will look westward for assistance and further isolate Russia.
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[3] Sasse, G. (2007). Crimea's Post-Soviet Russian Movement: The Rise and Fall of Separatism. The Crimea question: identity, transition, and conflict (pp. 155-174). Cambridge, Mass.: Distributed by Harvard University Press for the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute.


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Switching to voice over IP (VoIP) means less expensive management and maintenance for ThyssenKrupp Elevator's US telecom group, and it promises even more cost savings in the future for the lift manufacturer.
As its PBXs aged, replacing them with VoIP made sense on many levels, said Adam Kimball, the company's director of IT services.
So far adopting VoIP has resulted in a more flexible and fully featured call centre infrastructure that supports sales, service, parts distribution and help desk groups, he said. Over time, the VoIP network will also save on long-distance costs among the company's 160 offices.
The technology has enabled the distributed company to slowly migrate from traditional PBXs as each of its regions decides it's time to retire the old gear, Kimball said. In this way, it avoided a massive project to change over the entire phone system at one time.
The company has been eyeing VoIP products for more than two years, and three years ago switched to an MPLS fully meshed network service from Verizon. The idea was that MPLS could accommodate VoIP by having Verizon turn on quality of service and perhaps upgrade some network access lines, Kimball said.
ThyssenKrupp's old telecom infrastructure consisted of 60 to 70 percent Avaya PBXs, with most of the remaining gear made by Intertel along with keysets made by a smattering of other vendors. As each one reaches end of life, regional company executives decide what to do about replacing them, and so far all have bought into VoIP.
"We needed a system that would work at a single office, and if we never installed another system, it would still work at that office as a stand-alone phone system," Kimball said. "We also needed that single office to provide some of the wow features -- voice mail in your [e-mail] in-box, softphone capability, the call management platform, unified messaging."
On the administrative front, the major driver for VoIP was the ability to centralise telecom support and reduce the number of trips telecom staff had to make to branch offices, Kimball said. "That's difficult to do with a legacy PBX system," he added. "We had disparate systems and the support costs that went along with it."
Moving a phone could involve flying a telecom tech to a regional office, which is much more costly than having the phone moved and registering itself with the network as is the case with VoIP.
The business also wanted to standardise on a call centre platform. "We have multiple call centres and we wanted to create flexibility for that environment," he said. Two years ago when a hurricane threatened Texas, the company sent all the Dallas call centre staff to a Los Angeles office as a precaution. With VoIP, call centre traffic could have been rerouted to other offices on the fly using centralised VoIP management. Staff in those other offices could handle the calls, he said.
The company also wanted to establish four-digit dialling across the entire business, not just among offices served by the same PBX.
In addition, during outages, the VoIP network can reroute calls so the downed office doesn't lose connectivity, Kimball said.
ThyssenKrupp considered Cisco, Avaya, Nortel and ShoreTel VoIP systems, but after reading up on them and sitting through demonstrations, the company decided on ShoreTel for price, ease of management and the ability to scale the system from just a few locations to the entire business by adding end-user licenses, Kimball said.
After testing the ShoreTel gear with his telecom group, he deployed it at two US offices with 55 end users. The ShoreTel call server was located in ThyssenKrupp's Tennessee data centre, and Kimball deployed separate voice-mail servers in each office.
That was last summer and since then the company has deployed VoIP to 30 offices and more than 1,000 users. The company has about 4,000 phones total.
It no longer deploys a voice-mail server for each office, but has consolidated onto one server at the data centre -- which poses a risk, Kimball admitted. "If our data centre is wiped off the face of the Earth, there would be a period of time during which we wouldn't have a voice-mail system," he said, but the cost savings outweigh the concern.
The ShoreTel gear comes with basic call centre software that is sufficient for ThyssenKrupp's help desk, and the company is rolling out more advanced ShoreTel software for its three other call centre groups, he said. Each group has individual needs, but they all work off the same central server.
The deployment of VoIP has been slow because regional executives budget for phone infrastructure. "We did not do a huge implementation plan and say we're rolling everybody out," Kimball said. "We had to look at it on an individual-office level, and it needs to be able to ramp up as quickly as we need it to, and support our entire enterprise."
Once all of ThyssenKrupp's US offices have adopted VoIP, the company stands to reap added cost benefits, Kimball said. For instance, because the ShoreTel system is set for least-cost routing, a phone call originating in a Texas office to a supplier in upstate New York would be routed, perhaps, to a local office via VoIP, and the ShoreTel switch there would make a less expensive public switched telephone network (PSTN) call to the supplier to patch the call through. Without least-cost routing, the company would have to pay a long-distance fee between Texas and New York.
VoIP routing also helps minimise the size of branch-office connections to the PSTN, Kimball said. He can set a certain capacity based on best estimates, and if actual need to connect to the PSTN spikes beyond capacity, ShoreTel switches can route the surplus calls to other branches where PSTN connections are available. That way the company doesn't have to over-provision each office to meet peak load, he said.
On the support side, once all the offices adopt VoIP, there will be no need for the technical staff to maintain knowledge of the different PBXs, helping to cut costs, he said.


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I'm Rick DeYoung, the owner of The Homesteader's Store. Are you aware that Kubota tractors are the top-selling compact tractor line in America? It starts with Kubota being a "design build" company. They design and build all the major components of all of their compact tractors. This way they control all quality processes while controlling costs. I challenge you to go online and search for "problems Kubota", and any other tractor line. I contend, if you do this you will buy Kubota. Please consider a Kubota tractor to meet your needs. I will try to describe the various tractor lines and sizes to help you. If you have any questions, please call me at (608) 604-2222.
Kubota tractors break down into 4 major groups decided by frame.
1. BX - Subcompact - 4' wide units
2. B - Compact - 4' and 4.5' wide units
3. L - Mid Frame - 5' and 6' wide units
4. M - Farm tractors
a. Special utility M - 48hp to 58hp
b. 60 series 50hp - 99hp.
c. GX or M6 100hp to 135hp
d. M7 151hp to 172hp.
BX Series - Sub-Compact Tractors
18 - 26hp, 4' Wide
This tractor Kubota calls, "The one tractor solution".
: Diesel Engine 2 speed Hydrostatic Transmission 3 point hitch Mid and Rear PTOs Loader LA243, snow blower, 54" and 60" mower decks
Rick's Comments:
Excellent tractor for maintaining estates with mowing as one of its primary tasks. Good for acres from 2 to 15. Three point attachments should be limited to 48".
BX Series BX1823, BX2370, BX2670
B Series - Compact Tractors
23 - 26p 4' wide and 33p 4.5' wide.
This tractor is the next step larger then the BX.
Diesel Engine 3 speed Hydrostatic Transmission Cat. 1 3 point hitch Mid and Rear PTOs Loaders: LA364 and LA 403, LA534, snow blower, 54" , 60" and 72" mower decks.
Rick's Comments:
This tractor series focuses on more traditional tractor rolls in a small package. Still makes a great mowing tractor especially for larger acres. The B Series breaks down into two Series: B2301, B2601 and the B2650, B3350. The B2301 and B2601 are replacing the 20 series. The B 01 series has 9 major improvements over the 20 series. Two of which are the loader capacity has increased 19% to lift over 1000 lb. while the 3 point capacity has gone up 33%. The 01 Series is a 4' wide tractor so one should stay with 4' to 5' foot attachments. The B2650 and B3350 have a longer frame with larger tires so it is 4.5' Wide. It can use 5' attachments. The B50 series comes in both open station or Factory cab versions. If you are looking for a small tractor with a factory cab then the B2650 or B3350 are excellent choices.
B Series - B2301, B2601
B Series - B2301, B2601
B3350 Factory
L Series - Mid Frame Tractors
New L Standard Series - Tier 4 emissions
L3301/L3901 33, 39hp 5' wide L4701 47hp 6' Wide
New 60 Grand series - Tier 4 emissions
The Mid sized frame L Series breaks down into the Standard and Grand Series. It also has two different widths 5' and 6'.
Diesel Engine
Standard Series:
3 speed hydrostatic transmission
3 Point Hitch, Rear PTOs
Grand Series:
HST Plus - 6 speed hydrostatic transmission.
Cat. 1 3 point hitch, Large grand L's have Cat. 2 3 point hitch
Rear PTOs, Mid PTOs are optional on smaller Grand Series.
Mower decks are optional on the small Grand Series only.
Rick's Comments:
Standard Series
- Unbelievable value for a standard tractor. This tractor has features that use to be only on deluxe lines. Kubota is in a transition from interm tier 4 units to full tier 4 units. The L3200 is becoming the L3301 and the L3800 the L3901. The standard L's are excellent for 15 -100 acres. They can use 5' to 6' attachments.
Grand Series.
Has transitioned from the 40 series to the 60 series which i. This is a heavy built durable tractor. They range from 3hp to 60hp. It has the 6 speed HST-plus transmission. The Grand L can have a factory cab with heat and air conditioning. The L3560 can use 5' attachments. The rest use 6' plus attachments. The smaller units can have a belly mower or front snow blower.
Grand L60 Series
Grand L60 Cab
M Series - Farm and Farm utility
MX4800/MX5200 49/52hp 6' wide
M60 Series 50-70hp 7'-8' wide
M7 Series 100-135hp 8'wide
M Series breaks down into 3 the three separate groups listed above.
The MX-Series are the smaller Utility tractors. The are a great value.
The M60 Series are a tractor excellent loader tractors from 50 to 95hp. These units are reliable farm tractors. They make excellent chore tractors. Because of the bevel gear drive on the front axle these units can turn nearly as sharp as a 2 wheel drive tractor.
The large M-series. Make excellent tillage, chore and loader tractors. They have the intelli-shift transmission. It is a push button shift. It also has the bi-speed turn that for tight turns the transmission speeds up the front tires pulling the front of the tractor around. These are just a couple of the features of these excellent tractors.
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Dehydrated peaches
It's that time of year again when a LOT of fruit is ripening. Jessie (daughter-in-law) and I have been "lamenting" this week on the fact that we do not have access to free fruit this year. Last year, whilst in Idaho, we were blessed with SO many apples, pears, plums and elderberries she was kept busy for weeks sorting it all and our dehydrator ran constantly for a LONG time. (Due to space restrictions in the fifth wheel I did not do any canning like Jessie did.) In fact we still have a few bags of apple slices, a couple bags of plum fruit leather, several packets of frozen apple sauce left along with bags of elderberries. Stocking up as we did last year has saved us a LOT of money throughout the year and whenever one of us has felt a sore throat coming on I have quickly made elderberry syrup.
Well, if you hadn't noticed, this year is not last year! Michael, Jessie and kids are now living in Montana and we did not go north this autumn so are still in Missouri. I did not want to let our supplies dwindle to nothing as I don't believe that is prudent. In fact some weeks recently have been a little lean and we have had to rely on our 'in-house' food instead of going to the grocery store. Have we suffered? Nope! We have eaten well albeit a little differently. Purchasing food in bulk truly does save us a huge amount of money and enables us to always have food on hand. Thankfully we have been able to restock now and also purchase extra food for dehydrating. Yes, we have to pay for it this year but purchasing fruit by the 20lb box from Azure Standard means we get to eat organically for WAY cheaper than purchasing the "regular" food around here. This week 40lbs of peaches, 20lbs of pears and 8lbs of plums arrived. I dehydrated approximately 35lbs of peaches and put the rest of the fruit in the fridge for us to eat during the month. Next month, when apple season has truly kicked in we will order a LOT along with more pears so that we can get our stocks back up to where they should be.
Did you know that lentils make a good, cheap, healthy replacement for ground beef? Richard and I do not hide the fact that we LOVE meat but we also like our beef grass fed which is NOT cheap to buy. Once again, last year we purchased half a cow/beef whilst in Idaho and ate well for quite some time. Before we arrived in Idaho, Michael was on a vegan streak. (It ended when we brought in the beef 🙂 ) He was cooking a LOT with lentils. We had not eaten lentils in years. In fact the last time I had cooked them was back when Michelle and Michael were young and we all hated them! LOL! Michael is a good cook though and so our opinion of lentils went up a notch. When we ran out of beef and had to start purchasing it by the pound I decided to experiment. I discovered that instead of using 2lbs of ground beef to feed us I could use 1lb along with 1 cup (raw) of seasoned, cooked lentils. (I cook mine with salt and sage before adding to the meat.) The flavor of the dish was the same and nobody complained. I should add that we use brown lentils!
SO blessed! Hope this helps prove that you can live and eat well even in a fifth wheel. Yes, the dehydrator takes up precious space on the kitchen counter whilst working but we'll enjoy the fruits of our labors for many months to come. Dried fruit takes up very little space, keeps well and makes for a healthy snack when eaten in moderation with some protein.
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Gov. Scott: Ft. Lauderdale Metro Area Gained 17,700 Jobs Over the Year
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach metro area gained the third highest number of jobs in November 2013 among all metro areas in Florida compared to a year ago with 17,700 new jobs. The Ft. Lauderdale metro area's unemployment rate declined by 1.6 percentage points over the year, from 6.8 percent in November 2012 to 5.2 percent in November 2013. The metro area's unemployment rate in November 2013 was the third lowest in the state.
Governor Scott said, "With unemployment down in the Fort Lauderdale area by 1.6 percentage points since November 2012, the steps we are taking to provide more opportunities to families is working. We are creating an opportunity economy in Florida where all families can live their dreams."
In November 2013, the Ft. Lauderdale metro area added the most jobs of all the state's metro areas in the information industry with 400 new jobs. Housing starts were up 6.3 percent over the year in the Ft. Lauderdale metro area in October 2013.
In November 2013, the Ft. Lauderdale metro area was among the top five metros in Florida for online job demand with 24,378 openings and ranked fourth for STEM job openings with 5,358 job ads. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and these jobs are considered high wage and high skill.
In November, Workforce One, along with the state's other 23 Regional Workforce Boards reported more than 42,100 Floridians were placed in jobs. An individual who receives employment and training assistance through a One-Stop Career Center and finds a job within 180 days is deemed a placement and may be reported by a regional workforce board. Of these individuals, 12,091 previously received Reemployment Assistance. In 2012, more than 426,000 Floridians were placed in jobs, with 111,173 former claimants finding employment.
Florida's unemployment rate decreased to 6.4 percent in November 2013, down from 6.7 percent in October 2013. The statewide unemployment rate has remained below the national average of 7.0 percent since March 2013. Florida has created 446,300 private sector jobs since December 2010.
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Tasha has long prided herself on her rock-hard abs, abs so strong that they can withstand any punching assault. This is a challenge that the leather-jacketed Kristie cannot resist and she claims to know just how to soften up Tasha's purported steel stomach. Tasha's defiant smile is soon obliterated as Kristie rips off the blonde's denim shorts and proceeds to claw and knead the bikini-clad Tasha's exposed belly. Tasha screams in agony as Kristie adds pounding fists to the torture recipe. There is no escape for Tasha as she is held upright with a hammerlock as Kristie's knuckles jackhammers her gut into rubble.
It is Hollywood who is bent on sending a punchy message in our next match as she vows to tear Candi apart for beating up her friend. Candi shows no fear and refuses to apologize for her actions as she rises to stand up to her brunette challenger. However, the curvaceous blonde is not standing for long as Hollywood rains a storm of flying knuckles on Candi's gut and jaw. Candi's eventual knockout is not enough to satisfy the vicious Hollywood. She wants that apology"even if she has to beat it out of Candi's hide. Candi is revived repeatedly as Hollywood keeps slugging away at her, eventually punching her so hard that Candi falls backward halfway into the DT wrestling ring. Dragging the dazed little blonde into the ring, Hollywood punishes Candi until she gets that apology. Will Candi finally repent? Will it even matter?


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Mertz: Guitar Duets Johannes Möller & Laura Fraticelli
Album Info
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Label: 2xHD - Naxos
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Das Album enthält Albumcover Booklet (PDF)
- Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806–1856)
- 1Bardenklange, Op. 13 (version for 2 guitars) (excerpts): Unruhe (Restlessness)02:45
- 2Nanien Trauerlieder (Funeral Laments): No. 1. Am Grabe der Geliebten (At the Grave of his Beloved)04:59
- 3Nanien Trauerlieder (Funeral Laments): No. 2. Ich Denke Dein (I Remember You)05:36
- 4Nanien Trauerlieder (Funeral Laments): No. 3. Trauermarsch (Funeral March)03:57
- 5Mazurka, Op. 40 (version for 2 guitars)03:14
- 6Standchen (Serenade)05:58
- 7Wasserfahrt am Traunsee (Boat Trip on the Traunsee) (arr. for 2 guitars)05:24
- 8Grande Fantaisie Concertante, La Rage (The Rage)06:53
- 9Vespergang (Going to Vespers) (version for 2 guitars)03:41
- 10Barcarolle, Op. 41 (version for 2 guitars)03:37
- 11Impromptu04:54
- 12Bardenklange, Op. 13 (version for 2 guitars) (excerpts): Tarantelle04:37
- 13Deutsche Weise (German Air)04:20
Info zu Mertz: Guitar Duets
The unique fusion of the Swedish perfection and the Argentinian passion. Johannes Möller's close collaboration with the Argentinean guitarist Laura Fraticelli have resulted in a unique form of musical expression. Their emotional playing style as well as their strong connection and stage presence make their performances unforgettable events.
Duo Möller-Fraticelli performed throughout Europe, North and South America as well as on radio and TV. The Duo have recently finished a recording with the works of Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) for the Naxos label. The recording is to be released in 2014.
Additionally to the works of Mertz their repertoire includes Argentinean tangos original composed for guitar duo as well as their own original compositions.
"The playing of Johannes Möller and Laura Fraticelli is exquisite throughout. This is one of the loveliest albums I've heard in 2014…" (Rick Anderson, Baker & Taylor CD Hotlist)
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Tower of Giraffes
Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! I am back in Manhattan and am moved back in. As you know I recently opened an etsy shop called Sail to the Moon. Check out my most recent addition to the store: A Tower of Giraffes. Jude and Mary would love to meet you!
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The Port Madison House
The Port Madison house design approach was derived from forms and volumes used throughout centuries by those who have lived on the shores of Puget Sound. The simple shed shapes and resultant volumes provide an elegant manner in which to celebrate light, air, and views. The


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Jack Sisson's Life Ethics Blog
We must find new ways through many ethical issues, especially regarding bioethics, medical ethics, and criminal justice. Jack Sisson's 'Life Ethics' blog focuses on numerous areas of concern, including the philosophical and ethical dilemmas surrounding stem-cell research, abortion, medical research, and health care.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Catholic Presidential Candidates Differ on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
I came across this at Catholic Online.
NEWTON, Mass. (The Pilot) - Two Catholic senators and presidential candidates — Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.- shared their views on their faith and how it affects their public policy decisions on April 23 at Boston College's Conte Forum.Although the senators agreed on some issues, like Iraq, the death penalty, and prison reform, they "disagreed sharply on other societal hot-button issues such as embryonic stem-cell research, abortion and same-sex unions."
Dodd indicated he is in favor of embryonic stem-cell research in cases where "the choice goes down to whether to discard embryonic stem cells or utilize them." Brownback, who is opposed to embryonic stem-cell research, indicated that he believes the issue "boils down to one question: What is the youngest of humans — is it a person or property?"Read the complete article.
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Can You Measure Service Quality in Time?
Bill Hogg, author of the blog Customer Service that Astonishes recently posted about a new initiative by Avis to provide rental service in three minutes or less. The program, launched in Europe, provides preferred customers with a stop watch when they enter the door. If Avis doesn't complete the rental in three minutes the customer receives an apology followed by a discount voucher for a future rental in the mail.
Bill's went on to ask the question, "Can you reduce service quality into a time equation?"
It's a worthwhile question, as many companies measure quality in their contact centers based on the average call time. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) are often held accountable to a number of "quality" metrics including average call time, number of holds, average hold time, or calls per hour. Service quality, however, can't be reduced to a simple set of metrics.
A client recently hired our group to provide an objective assessment of service quality in their contact center. However, they wanted to limit the assessment to calls between five to seven minutes in length. To agree to the request would undermine the legitimacy of providing an objective assessment of the customer's experience because it would eliminate a significant number of customer experiences that fell outside the time constraint.
I have regularly witnessed client's internal quality teams who will not listen to calls that are less than a minute in length or longer than ten minutes. However, a 30 second call could have been a significant customer experience if the CSR had hung up on the customer to reduce their average call time. A call that went on for fifteen minutes may be time consuming to assess, but it could be an important call to analyze to find out why it took so long to resolve the customer's issue.
Quality customer service must be measured by more than just an element of time or a numeric metric. Avis might rent me a car in three minutes, but if the Avis agent is rude, they give me the wrong class of car, or I am overcharged then I am certainly not going to be satisfied. Make sure you are measuring all of the service elements that are important to your customer.
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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 05, 2019
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen (Gergas) Leffard, sons, Gary M. (Stacie) Leffard, Sr, of Hempfield Township, and Sean W. Leffard and Matthew J. (Christine) Leffard of Liberty Boro, grandchildren, Seth, Bane, Fallon, Kathryn and Gary M. Leffard, Jr, sisters, Peggy (Terry) Komyanik of Liberty Boro, and Lois Vehec of North Versailles, brothers, Bill (Irene) Santucci of McKeesport, and Butch (Kitty) Kelly of Kansas City, KS, aunt, Della Santucci of McKeesport, cousins, Ethel Nash, Helen Stabler Oliverio, Jodi Gilroy, Colleen Carroll Marshall, and Eva Santuci Wertz, sister-in-laws, Donna (James) Newton and Joanne Byers, brother-in-law, Joseph Marcelli, dear friend and brother, Joe Bellan, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Vicki Marcelli and Joyce Ann Santucci, brothers, Bobby and Larry Santucci, step-father, Robert V. Santucci Aunt Sis Hoak Stabler and Uncle Elmer Hoak, uncles, Bill Santucci and Thomas Carroll, brother-in-law, George Vehec and cousin, Chuck Stabler. Friends are welcome Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 12 noon with Pastor Bob Ross, officiating. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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Roughly 4,000 or 5,000 years ago in China, chopsticks were used for cooking because they were perfect for reaching the ends of pots filled with boiled water.
When the population increased in china, cooking materials became incredibly scarce. At that time, people started to cut their food into tiny pieces and so it became easier for them to eat with chopsticks.
When Asians needed cheaper materials that could replace forks and knives, chopsticks were their perfect choice because chopsticks were easy to make from cheap material, and so the trend was born.
Using chopsticks was derived from Confucius's teachings. Confucius, was a vegetarian who believed that eating with knives was inappropriate.
Silver chopsticks were sometimes used to prevent food poisoning because it was believed that silver tools can turn black if they sensed any life threatening matters.
The rice that grows in Asia is often either short or medium to long sized, often gummy or clumpy and it's easy to pick with chopsticks. Asian rice can stick together while being picked with chopsticks.
Chopsticks were only used as a tool to stir boiled food in pots long before it was used on dinner tables. But when people figured out how the chopsticks are gentler on the chinaware, they stated using it on dinner tables.
The use of chopsticks revealed the frugality in overcoming life's complexities. Famine and drought were spread all over ancient China so families had to eat very little portions using chopsticks.
In the past, China had to use metal materials for weapons and making tools, so there weren't any materials left for cooking utilities except for wood and bamboo, so they made chopsticks and it became a trend.
The primary reason for using chopsticks instead of forks and knives is that chefs felt that knives and forks belong only in the kitchen and not on the dinner table.
Chinese people add dressings and sauce to their food. They think chopsticks are the perfect utilities to use so as not to waste the meal.
Chopsticks don't have pointed ends, which can make you not stab food. Chinese people consider stabbing food a crime.
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Top travel destinations on a tight budget.
Ibiza too much for your bank balance? Purse can't quite handle Prague? Not to worry, we've done all the work for you so that you can make the most of your gap year on that pesky student budget.
Exhibit A: Ibiza VS Riga.
Northeast of cliché Ibiza lies the upcoming Riga, Latvia's largest city and party capital. Explore Riga's rustic cobble streets and head to the old town to indulge your taste buds with traditional Baltic food starting from roughly £4.
Return flights to Riga start from £40 (RyanAir)- cheaper than that pair of Converse.
Exhibit B: Copenhagen VS Stockholm.
Better known than Riga, Stockholm may sound expensive, but don't panic- we wouldn't do that to you. Hotels in Stockholm start off from around £13 a night, and that places you right in the heart of the city; free to enjoy the nightlife, amazing restaurants and their unique T-Bana metro stations / art galleries. A great way to soak up the history of the city is by taking part a free walking tour, this will take you past the city's main attraction, Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm. The best bit? Return flights with Norwegian Airlines are available from under £50.
Exhibit C: Prague VS Timisoara.
Okay… so Prague may have that astro-clock and big Cathedral, but you just might want to check out Timisoara. A city saturated in Romanian culture, there is so much on offer. Previously named 'Little Wien' due to the number of green spaces, you could get lost in the famous Central Park!
Flights start from just £30 (RyanAir), and a hotel for the night will cost you £10. £10… do we need to say any more?
Exhibit D: Rome or Milan?
Popular with many bloggers and celebs, global fashion capital Milan is a European must-see. Like many, you may not have the money to splash on the new season Prada bag (…sigh), but don't let that stop you from visiting the various outlet stores - or simply window shop and dream (…sigh).
Like Rome, Milan is one of Italy's major cities, and along with that comes beautiful architecture and scenery, so it's not hard to grab a coffee, find a bench, and sit back and take in your surroundings.
Milan on a budget is possible, hostels are on offer from £15 a night, and a flight with RyanAir will cost you £26; around the price of that date at Pizza Express you had 3 months ago.