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Vila Morae
Vila is a Cleric born in Mova searching for her mother.
Vila Morae was born in Mova, she fled Mova along with her mother and many other citizens while they were attacked by Kev'raz, but her father stayed to fight, and fell whilst defending the throne.
Vila's mother disappeared quickly there after and left their house in Vila's name, she also inherited her parents belonings.
She wants to help good as much as possible, however, she is unsure of who to trust in this day and age.

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In the world of global warming very important to save all animals that live on Earth. Some companies even donate money to this target and more one way to pay attention of the peoples - to create USB drives in shape as animals. For example Panda USB drive, Elephant USB drive or USB Zoo series. Today we join new "friend" – fun Lizard USB drive. Verily, lizard it's not whale or other rare animal, but we must to save every bug in order to leave the beautiful World to the descendants.
Capacity: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
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This fabric came in about a month ago. It really has not sold much so I knew it was time to make a sample.
The three panels are so adorable!
They are just perfect for any girl.
I did not have a pattern that would lend itself to this fabric so I knew I had to design my own.
My first attempt was the layout below. I actually completed the top like this but was not happy with it when it was done. I ripped everything out and started over.
This is what I ended up with. I am very happy with it and I believe it is a very good use of that fabric.
It can be difficult to take pictures on a windy day.
Here is a close up of the freehand overall quilting.
I wrote a pattern for this but knew that it had to be tested. So I needed to find other fabric that would work well for this pattern.
This nautical fabric arrived a couple weeks ago and also needed a little push.
Lou tested the pattern for me and it came out very nice. It is definitely a very masculine quilt.
The pattern and fabrics shown here are available now at Quilt Vine.


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One of the best teachers!! She is so funny, there is never a boring English lesson!
she's okay, as long as she likes you!
Love this woman! She literally the most quirky, hilarious teacher I have and I look forward to TOK class just to have a laugh. She is amazing at teaching theory of knowledge, which is a difficult subject in itself, and you just wish you had her brain. She helps you individually with any problems you have. Nothing like walking into the library and having one of those casual TOK conversations with her. Like me she is vertically challenged which we love about her!
Awesome teacher. Loved by the seniors, feared by the juniors. She's an absolute legend! But she's not afraid to call the idiots on their crap. Best teacher I ever had.
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Xiaomi Surge S1 Antutu Performance inside the Mi 5C Revealed
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After a long wait and a persistent spinning of the rumor mills, Xiaomi finally launched its in-house Pinecone Surging S1 processor. Along with the chipset came the Mi 5C actually powered by the SoC just as rumored.
The Surging S1 processor is the first of what would likely be a long line of chipsets. The processor comes with an octa-core architecture with 4 x Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and 4 x Cortex A53 cores at 1.4GHz. The chip will be built on a 28nm HPC+ process. The company claims the combination of four powerful and four efficient cores result in a perfect balance of performance and power efficiency. As for GPU, the chip is using ARM Mali-T860, which comes with 40% better power efficiency as compared to its predecessor, support for AFBC and ASTC image compression technology and the latest Vulkan standard.
But then, how does the Pinecone chip fare in benchmark tests. Apparently, we won't wait for long to find that out as the Mi 5C benchmark score has been revealed online. A set of screenshots grabbed from what is said to be the Mi 5C running through AnTuTu benchmark have appeared online showing not just some details of the phone but also the AnTuTu score.
Related: Xiaomi Mi 5C Camera Samples: Dual Noise Reduction & Light Enhancement
Xiaomi claims the Surge S1's overall performance is slightly stronger than those of the Snapdragon 625 and Helio P20. The Mi 5C powered by the Surging S1 chipset was able to achieve 58323 points on an independent AnTuTu test which is not a bad score. This is, however, lower than Xiaomi's listed score of 64,817 points as against 64,143 points which the Helio P20 scored and 60,948 polled by SD 625 chip. The guy who ran the test were quick to point out that the benchmark app was run when the device was having a battery capacity of 50%. We may have to wait for a confirmatory test before we judge. But that doesn't take away the fact that Xiaomi has done a great job releasing their own chipset.


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Testing of a Compacted Snow Runwayby James A. Bender,
Serial Information: Journal of the Air Transport Division, 1957, Vol. 83, Issue 1, Pg. 1-20
Document Type: Journal Paper
This paper consists of a comprehensive report on the field testing of a snow runway built on the Greenland Ice Cap by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. The author describes in-place, laboratory, and large-scale testing of snow for this runway. Test methods and results obtained are set forth in detail. An appendix describes the effects of temperature and age-hardening on the strength of snow.
Subject Headings: Snow | Airport and airfield pavements | Field tests | Laboratory tests | Ice | Temperature distribution | Temperature effects | Greenland | Denmark
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Interviewing Emma Jones, Founder Of Enterprise Nation
Emma Jones's story is a bit of an entrepreneurial legend: In 2000, after five years with accounting firm, Arthur Andersen, 27-year-old Emma Jones started up Techlocate.com with a business partner, and within 15 months she had not only grown the business, but sold it. Subsequently, she set up Enterprise Nation, co-founded Start Up Britain and has written 5 books.
So, it would be fair to say that when I went along to my first Enterprise Nation talk in October 2013, which was all about how to help companies 'Go and Grow online.' I was both excited and a bit awestruck about being in the same room as Emma Jones. Paul always tells me not to put people up on a pedestal but, hey, that's not always that easy.
When I went along to the talk, my intention was to go along, learn something new, and meet some people. I had no intention of meeting Emma, let alone interviewing her, however, Gemma Billington (the editor of Absolutely Chiswick and Absolutely Richmond) had mentioned that she would love to feature an interview with Emma, and so the idea was in my head.
I must admit that I love interviewing inspirational people and getting a deeper insight into their lives. If the interview gives them an extra bit of exposure, it gives the magazine a kick-ass interview, and it inspires the people who read it – then it's all win-win as far as I'm concerned!
The day after the talk (which was all good I might add) I took my courage in my hands and phoned the Enterprise Nation offices. More and more, I am of the opinion that if you want something in life, you need to at least ask for it. So, I phoned up, talked to the lovely receptionist, and told her my story. She said that she would pass my message to Emma, and that Emma would phone me later. I waited with bated breath. The thing was that Paul and I were going away to the New Forest the next day for a week, so if I didn't speak to Emma then, I would need to pick things up later.
I phoned in the morning, and waited around for the phone to ring. Tick, tick, tick, the day ticked on… At 3pm, she called, but half way through our conversation, before we had arranged any details for the interview, we were cut off. When I phoned back, she was already on another call. I left a message, feeling unsure if I would actually get an interview, and then went away for a week. When we returned, I spoke to the lovely receptionist again, who passed my message and my email questions to Emma. Within a week, I had the answers and two high-resolution pictures in my inbox.
The interview came out in the January edition of Absolutely Richmond. I have taken a picture of the page which you can see below. How cool is that!
And, if you didn't read the interview in Absolutely Richmond, here it is. I hope that it inspires you today:
1. What gave you the courage to start Techlocate in 2000, and what was the first action step you took?
The year I started Techlocate my confidence was boosted by the whole excitement of the dot com boom. During that year the media was filled with stories of entrepreneurs creating new businesses enabled by the power of the web. I thought: 'If these entrepreneurs can do it, then I can too!' so I left a top job at Arthur Andersen to give it a go! Another factor which I think played a part in the confidence stakes is that my Mum ran her own business when I was growing up so self-employment felt natural. That was 13 years ago and I've been unemployable ever since!
2. Who helped and supported you in your first year of business?
Quite a few people. My family helped with moral support and former bosses at Arthur Andersen were very supportive too. You never forget the people who help you in that first year and in your first business. I also had a business partner, so all decisions were taken together and as we were both young, we had a Non Exec Director whose advice came in particularly handy when, 15 months into the business; we received an offer from a bigger company wanting to acquire us. The Non Exec played an invaluable role in advising on everything from the valuation of the company to how the sale should be structured.
3. You launched Enterprise Nation in 2006 to help people in the UK to start and grow their own home-based businesses. How does Enterprise Nation help Start Ups?
Enterprise Nation helps people turn their good ideas into great businesses, and we do this through providing lots of useful content on the website and in our books/ebooks/kits, by hosting many events from StartUp Saturday to the 'Go and Grow Online' series, by opening up funding through our partnership with Crowdfunder and, more recently, we have expanded the business to offer a voice to government for businesses who join us and want a say in ensuring the UK is the best place in the world to start and grow a business.
4. In March 2011, you co-founded StartUp Britain; the national campaign to encourage people to start businesses and to help existing one's grow. Tell us about your role as campaign director.
It's been an amazing experience and a role that's required quite a bit of energy! Helping launch StartUp Britain with 7 other founders was a privilege and we've been pretty busy ever since; going on national tours, hosting StartUp events every month, opening PopUp shops and campaigning for half a million people to start a business … with this figure likely to be reached this year which is incredible! My role has been to raise the funds, motivate and manage the team and be the link with government who has supported our aims throughout. The most gratifying aspect of the role is hearing from people who have been inspired by the campaign to get started – and it's been a pleasure working with the team that makes StartUp Britain motor from day-to-day.
5. StartUp Britain has now over 70 local champions countrywide; people like local entrepreneur Helen Roberts, who champions StartUp Britain Richmond. Just how important are local champions like Helen?
Champions like Helen are invaluable and a crucial resource to ensure the campaign can do its job. Helen has been amazing. She has hosted events, provided support and been a great participant when it comes to campaign events outside Richmond too. Helen has delivered in Richmond what we want to see in towns across the UK; a vibrant network of StartUps and growing businesses, working together to create a more entrepreneurial economy and community.
6. You are known as someone who makes things happen – what advice would you give to people who want to make their Start Up dreams happen?
Ha! I try my best to make things happen! My advice for anyone who is reading this and thinking of starting a business is this: take one small step. Do something that gets you one step closer to what you want to achieve. That could be talking about your idea to friends and family, writing a business plan, setting up a website or taking your product to a market stall. Because this is what business is all about – taking lots of small steps. Then one day you'll look back and think 'Wow. Look how far I have come!'
For more about Enterprise Nation: https://www.enterprisenation.com/
For the Jan Ed of Absolutely Richmond: http://issuu.com/zestmedialondon/docs/abs_richmond_jan_2014/1?e=1853878/5970103


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STORRS, Conn. -- Whether Katie Lou Samuelson can make a stretch run towards becoming the University of Connecticut women's basketball team's next national Player of the Year while dealing with her injured left ankle remains to be seen.
But it's hard to find many players around the country who are playing better than the Huskies' All-American guard is right now.
Samuelson gave UConn 40 minutes Monday night and scored 26 points as the top-ranked Huskies topped No. 4 Louisville 69-58 before an announced sellout crowd of 10,167 at Gampel Pavilion.
"She's showing everyone that she's the rock of our team," fellow UConn All-American Gabby Williams said. "She's proving to us we can rely on her for everything every game. She got a couple offensive rebounds for us. She played good defense. She did other things besides score.
"To me the Player of the Year is someone who knows how to win, regardless of what her statistics are. They're going to do whatever they have to do for their team to win."
UConn's junior class of Samuelson and All-American Napheesa Collier is 99-1 in a Huskies uniform. The duo will go for win No. 100 Sunday when UConn entertains Temple in American Athletic Conference action at the XL Center in Hartford.
Collier finished with 14 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals. Williams posted her third double-double in the last five games with 12 points and 15 rebounds. The senior forward also had six assists as she also played the entire 40 minutes while dealing with a hip issue.
"Every time I go to take someone out I go, 'Oh man, I don't know if I want to do that. I'll get them a breather a little bit later, ' " UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. "Then a little bit later comes and I'll go, 'Aww, maybe a little bit later.' Then you look up and 40 minutes go by.
"I keep saying we've got some players that are pretty tough. Gabby made some plays that are just impossible to describe. It's the stuff she does is unlike anything a lot of people have seen. When she's got it going like that ... And she and Lou worked really well together. They got a lot done and kept the defense off balance."
Samuelson also reached the 1,500-point plateau Monday night. She was 10-for-17 from the floor, including 4-for-9 from 3-point land.
"I'm happy I got the opportunity tonight," Samuelson said. "But I'm more excited for how we played and how great of a win it was."
The win gives UConn (25-0) its 25th straight 25-win season, though it reached 30 in 22 of the previous 24 campaigns. It was also the Huskies' 37th consecutive win over Atlantic Coast Conference opponents dating back to a loss at North Carolina on Jan. 15, 2007, and their 76th straight win at home.
One big run would be decisive Monday night.
After Arica Carter opened the scoring for Louisville (25-2), the Huskies scored 24 of the next 25 points as they forced the Cardinals to miss 10 consecutive shots and forced them into nine turnovers.
"A huge part was our defense and I think that starts with Kia (Nurse) and Gabby," Samuelson said. "The way they played, they shut them down really quickly. We had that momentum on offense and executed all of our plays perfectly. We ran each one to get a different option every time. We kept going to what we were good at.
"We know what we're good at and one of our strengths is pushing the ball, running our offense quickly and getting a good shot. We have so many different scorers that unless you're matched up the way you want to be someone is going to be open."
Collier got UConn on the board and Samuelson hit two free throws and a 3-pointer to get the Huskies' offense going. Two baskets each by Williams and Collier followed with hoops from Samuelson and Williams making it 19-3. Dana Evans made a free throw for Louisville, but Samuelson netted the next five points to make it 24-4.
Louisville got it back to 15, but a spurt at the end of the first half capped by a Crystal Dangerfield 3 made it 42-22 at the break. Dangerfield would play 30 minutes as she deals with shin splints in her left leg.
"We had some good shots and we missed," Louisville coach Jeff Walz said. "I thought we took some that were too quick that led to transition for them and that's something you can't do. You've got to make that extra pass and get them to try to guard you. After the first quarter, I thought we did a good job of that.
"That's the one thing about them, they can score. And, unfortunately, they scored a bunch in the first quarter and put us behind the eight ball."
UConn's biggest lead was 22 and came on the first possession of the third quarter when Collier scored. The Cardinals seemed a basket and a stop away from making it interesting but couldn't get what they needed.
It was 57-40 going to the fourth quarter and still 63-49 with 5:15 left. But Azura Stevens scored for the Huskies on an offensive rebound and the closest Louisville got was the final score.
The Huskies had 22 assists attached to their 28 field goals.
"It's not easy to get a lot of real good players who scored 4,000 points in high school to come to Connecticut and tell them, 'Tonight you're going to have to pass the ball,' " Auriemma said. "They break out in a rash. We have to make sure we stay with what we're doing and the first half was perfect. The second half was a little but ugly. I don't think we were as sharp. Maybe we got tired a little bit."
Asia Durr, Louisville's national Player of the Year candidate, had 20 points but was 7-for-19 from the floor in her 40 minutes. Myisha Hines-Allen added 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Nurse had the assignment defensively against Durr, and though the senior guard had just four points and four assists in her 35 minutes she had no complaints.
"For me personally it's whatever the team needs on that night and that was my job today," Nurse said. "Lou did a great job knocking down a bunch of shots. Gabby's passes were on point and Pheesa as well. I think when you come in and have all these people who do their roles and do them well, that's what makes us special."
UConn has won 19 straight against top-five opponents a and is 8-0 against ranked teams including wins over current top 10 clubs Louisville, Notre Dame, Texas, UCLA, South Carolina, and Maryland. Only one ranked team -- No. 22 South Florida -- remains on the regular season schedule.
The Huskies will play a return game at Louisville's KFC Yum! Center next season.


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Business, Retail & Administration BTEC Introductory Diploma at Riverside College Halton
Course content
The course is about starting work and the skills that are needed, for example to work in customer service or administration. You will study a range of subjects including: Starting work in Business, Retail and Administration; Working in Business, Retail and Administration; and Introducing Customer Service.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade E including English and maths
All units are assessed by coursework.
Future opportunities
You can progress to Level 2 BTEC First qualification in Business or into employment.
Further information
You will not need any specialist equipment for this course.
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Riverside College Halton directly.


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Saturday, 3 December 2011
Target met, Advent and the Trial
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That sounds like a good trip Tess and keeping the drinks cupboard stocked is a fine target! Glad the side effects are not so awful this time. Keep counting down those days, won't be long now until you see both little ones.ReplyDelete
hugs Jen x
Fantastic sounding trip Tess, I see that you have got your priorities right with the food and drink lol. I am hoping and praying that you have some positive results from the trialReplyDelete
Love Trish xx
Sounds like you had a fantastic shopping trip Tess,and another Target met.ReplyDelete
I too have an advent calendar made by my Sister, each day we open a window at the same time and feel we are not so far apart.
Keep counting down the days and Christmas Eve will be here before you know it.
Hoping and praying that your results from the trial are positive ones.
Thinking of you as always and sending you love and hugs.
Christine xxxx


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Standridge Companies takes a personal approach to real estate investment and development. Our size allows us to provide efficient and responsive service to each of our investors.
Stacy Standridge formed Standridge Companies in 1992 to provide clients with solid, knowledgeable representation in the acquisition and disposition of their real estate holdings. Today, the company identifies and acquires investment opportunities on behalf of its investor group.
In the last 26 years, we've successfully completed the purchase and sale of more than 100 properties. Most of our acquisitions include land, existing shopping centers and retail development. We acquire properties and create value by managing annexation, zoning, reclamation, thoroughfare improvements and other entitlements. Our developments involve strip retail, build-to-suit, grocery-anchored shopping centers, and office condominiums.
Our significant returns over the years have allowed us to maintain a solid group of investors and has expanded through referrals on account of our long and exceptional reputation.
Stacy O. Standridge
As President of Standridge Companies, Stacy Standridge acts as general partner for limited partnerships that acquire land, income properties and development opportunities. In the last 25 years, he has coordinated the formation of more than 100 successful partnerships.
Stacy has more than 35 years of experience in commercial real estate. His background includes investment acquisitions, land and income property sales, office and retail leasing, and office and retail property management. Stacy began his career in 1979 in property management and moved into brokerage three years later. He formed Standridge Companies in 1992 to provide expertise in land and shopping center investment to a select group of investors.
Stacy is a Carrollton native and currently lives in Dallas with his wife Suzie. He has served on the board of directors for several local Christian ministries and is a member of the Land Council of North Texas. He enjoys golf, sporting events, and travelling with Suzie and their four sons, Staton, Keaton, Riley and Saxon.
L. Thomas Crowell
Tommy joined Standridge Companies in the summer of 2010. Prior to joining Standridge, he worked for two local real estate development/investment companies after graduating from college in 2004. During his time at Vista Property Company and Hopkins Commercial Real Estate, Tommy was involved in property/asset management, development, acquisition and brokerage.
Currently, Tommy oversees the brokerage and asset management for Standridge Companies' portfolio. He also sources new business and is involved in the acquisition and disposition of properties. His well rounded experience has been beneficial for the growth of the company.
Tommy grew up in Dallas graduating from the Episcopal School of Dallas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a major in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and served on multiple boards. Tommy currently supports The Brain Health Center with his membership in the Think Ahead Group. He is also a member of the Touchdown Club which supports The Rise School. Tommy lives with his wife, Hayley and his daughter, Ellen, in Dallas, TX.
Keeson Martin
Keeson joined Standridge Companies in August of 2011, managing all of the land accounts and assisting in the sale and acquisition of several properties. In September of 2012, Keeson became responsible for the management and leasing of Standridge's Shopping Center portfolio.
Keeson is originally from Plano and currently resides in Frisco with his wife, Shannon. He graduated from Trinity Christian Academy and later on from Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of the Arts in Business, emphasizing in Finance and Management along with a minor in Spanish. Keeson and his family attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano and are involved in multiple outreach opportunities.
Patrick Kyle McKissack
Kyle joined Standridge Companies in January of 2014.. Prior to joining Standridge, he worked for a local public accounting firm after graduating from college in 2009. During his time at CF Accountants and Consultants, Kyle was involved in tax preparation, payroll and franchise tax reporting.
Currently, Kyle oversees the preparation of all income tax returns, Texas franchise and payroll reports. He also handles the financial responsibilities of the company.
Kyle grew up in Dallas graduating from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a major in Accounting. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Kyle lives with his wife, Laura, in Dallas, TX.
Riley Standridge
Riley joined Standridge Companies in January of 2015 with his main focus on management of Standridge's Shopping Center portfolio and assisting with Leasing. Riley is expanding his knowledge in the real estate industry by handling daily responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
Riley grew up in Dallas and graduated from Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano. He attended college in Austin and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He and his family attend The Village Church in Dallas. Riley enjoys golfing, basketball, and attending sporting events with his family and friends.


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Hyundai UK support Crisis at Christmas charity initiative
Hyundai UK is supporting Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, by supplying 16 vehicles for use by its dedicated team of volunteers in London over Christmas.
As the charity prepares for the festive period – its busiest time of the year – its dedicated team of volunteers will be using a mix of Santa Fes, i800s and i30s carrying supplies and transporting individual guests and volunteers around London.
Crisis at Christmas will see a dedicated team of more than 9,000 volunteers supporting 4,000 homeless people over the Christmas period, helping them to take their first steps out of homelessness. More than 6,000 people slept rough in London at some point last year, an increase of 77% since 2010.


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Emma was very quick to respond to our last min reservation. She was really friendly and kept us informed of how Omega was doing through out his stay. Drop off and pick was very easy and she accommodated our change in schedule. Over all very pleased with her service and care of my fur baby. We will surely be taking Omega back to Emma on our next trip off Island.
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Emma was so awesome to our baby girl, Bella! My family decided to spend the weekend at Bellows and I was NOT gong to leave our pup at the MWR Kennels. I found this site after a lot of research and while I was searching through all of the awesome sitters, I instantly felt a connection with Emma! We're so glad she was available. Bella had a blast and didn't seem like she missed us ...
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Welcome to the Bradford County Strawberry Festival!
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November 20, 2009
Putting a Serious Dent in Christmas Cards
As a special promotion... anyone who orders three of these cards kits for their Christmas photos will get the coordinating Christmas Greetings #115448 Stamp set for free! That would mean 36 Christmas cards ready and a free stamp set to boot!
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Artist Lala Ragimov has announced her new scientific illustration class for children and adults. This weekend class will be taught at Madrona Marsh, the last vernal marsh in Los Angeles County. See below for details.
Lala Ragimov
A Southern California artist who studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Her work is currently on view in the solo exhibition, Envisioning the Natural World, at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Lala's classes appeal to a general audience and can accommodate participants working on independent projects. Botanical artists are welcome! The classes below are taught at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA.
Adult Classes:
Exploring Watercolor Techniques
Thursdays, September 20 – November 29, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
(no class Nov 22)
Learn new techniques at each meeting. Students have the option of participating in the class project or working on their own. Cost: $135 Torrance residents ($150 non-residents). View Details/Register
Fundamentals of Oil Painting
Learn oil painting techniques and apply your new knowledge using still life sets or in your own independent project. Topics addressed include: color theory, composition, positive space and negative space. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $135 Torrance residents, ($150 non-residents)
Mondays, September 17 – November 26, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
(no class Nov 12)
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Tuesdays, September 18 – November 20; 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Learn to Draw and Sketch
Tuesdays, September 18 – November 6, 2012; 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
In this introductory course, participants will learn how to observe subjects. They will also learn about shading, composition, expression and style. Cost: $100 Torrance residents, ($110 non-residents)
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Children's Classes:
Drawing and Watercolour Painting (Ages 10-16)
Young artists will work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor while learning about perspective, shading and color. They will also draw and paint from life and imagination and learn the techniques of the Old Masters. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $79 Torrance residents, ($89 non-residents)
Fridays, September 21 – November 9, 2012; 4:00-5:30 PM
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Saturdays, September 22 – November 10, 2012; 3:15-4:45 PM
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NEW! Botanical and Zoological Illustration
Learn how to draw and paint the plants and animals at Madrona Marsh, the last surviving vernal marsh in Los Angeles County. In this Saturday morning program, participants will learn how to create botanical, ornithological and other scientific illustrations with the help of the artist Lala Ragimov. Basic drawing and watercolor supplies provided. Adults and children (9 years old and older) are welcome. Cost: $10 per class. Class dates are listed below. Each class meets from 10 AM – 12 PM.
To register, contact Friends of Madrona Marsh at (310) 782-3989.
Explore the Madrona Marsh online at www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com.
Class Dates:
Satuday, November 17, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Saturday, January 26, 2012
Saturday, February 16, 2013
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The fantastic Love Supreme Jazz Festival is a three day green field jazz festival (July 1-3) in the stunning surroundings of Glynde Place in the beautiful South Downs near Glyndebourne and Eastbourne.
It was the first full weekend camping jazz festival in the UK and also welcomes day-trippers and non-camping weekend visitors.
The festival launched in a sun drenched weekend in July 2013 and has hosted artists such as Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry, Gregory Porter, and Chaka Khan. The range of 2016 artists include Burt Bacharach, Grace Jones, Average White Band, Caro Emerald and Gogo Penguin.
The festival celebrates jazz, soul, funk and excellent music from a range of artists and styles.
Love Supreme has four stages: The Main Stage hosts headliners with a soul and funk lineage; The Big Top shows the cream of international and UK jazz artists; The Arena where you will find younger artists pushing the limits of what jazz, soul and funk is; and The Bandstand which has the best jazz in East Sussex and Brighton.
The festival will this year also play host to the Verve Jazz Lounge, which will celebrate 60 years of the iconic American jazz label with a range of talks, panel discussions, film screenings and exclusive performances. Renowned record store Rough Trade will also be on-site, hosting artist signings throughout the weekend.
DJs and club nights, classic album playbacks, films, dance classes, kids areas, VIP experiences, camping, and fairground - it's an immersive musical weekend which has quickly built a loyal and dedicated following.
The wealth of activities aimed at children includes the Higgidy Kids Green, a dedicated kids area featuring dance offs, bubble machine games and a hula hop workshop, a huge bouncy castle, swing dance lessons, a vintage funfair and early morning family yoga and swing classes. All family activities are included in the ticket price.
This year also sees the introduction of The Lazy Bird Kitchen, a long-table-style banqueting restaurant, which will work closely with local artisan producers to offer festival goers a high quality dining option. For info and tickets go to www.lovesupremefestival.com.


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Chess Assistant 13, starter package with Houdini 3 allows you to manage games and databases, play chess online, analyze games and, of course, play against the computer.
The Starter Package includes Houdini 3, Chess Opening Encyclopedia 2012, a powerful search system, a Tree mode, databases of 5.6 million games up to November 1, 2012 and Premium Game Service 2013 (3000 new games each week by Internet). Houdini 3 supports up to 6 cores and 4 GB of hash and is compatible with a variety of interfaces.There is a Professional version of Chess Assistant that offers the PRO version of Houdini 3 which supports up to 32 cores and 32 GB of hash and additional tools, but the basic package is fine for most all of us.
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Team: Detroit Pistons
Position: Guard
Height/Weight: 6'4″, 213 lbs.
Date of Birth: March 8, 1995
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
College: Seton Hall University
Born and raised in Brooklyn's Coney Island, Whitehead attended Lincoln High School. A Rivals.com 5-star recruit, McDonald's All-American and the 2014 New York Mr. Basketball, Whitehead committed to play collegiately at nearby Seton Hall.
As a freshman, Whitehead averaged 12 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, earning Big East Rookie Team honors. After the 2015–16 regular season, Whitehead was unanimously selected to the All-Big East first team. During his sophomore year, Whitehead recorded 18.2 points, 5.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game as he led Seton Hall to their first Big East Championship in 23 seasons. Whitehead's sophomore year success earned him 2016 AP All-American Honorable Mention honors, as well as First-team All-Big East honors. At season's end, Whitehead declared for the 2016 NBA Draft.
Whitehead was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 42nd overall pick in the 2016 draft, and was subsequently dealt to the Brooklyn Nets a day later. On January 3rd, 2017, Whitehead recorded his first career double-double against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Whitehead tied a career-high in scoring with 24 points against the Houston Rockets on November 27, 2017.
Off the court, Whitehead enjoys spending time with his daughter and giving back to his hometown community of Brooklyn. Whitehead is the first Brooklyn-raised player to play for the Nets since the franchise moved to the borough.
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Anonymous bloggers are often discredited because they hide behind a veil of secrecy. As such, they don't have to suffer the consequences of their actions/comments. However, we at Stone Street Advisors have argued that anonymity is not always "bad." Many of my followers know who I am and what I do for a "living." I prefer to "labor in shadows" in an effort to keep my writing uncompromised from corporate edicts. I digress. This is a short note to take stock of my posts over the past two years.
I have written several times both positively and negatively about equities in the past 18 months. While these posts were not "recommendations," most had a decidedly positive or negative bias. One article, one 21st Century Holdings (TCHC), was a toss-up – in fact, I called it an option. So how did I do? It depends. Overall, significant "alpha" was created. The amount of the outperformance, however, depends on how long you held. I never wrote follow-up posts indicating that trades had run their course. After-all, I'm not getting paid to write! Thus, if you held on each trade until today, the performance would not be as robust as it could have been had the trades been closed.
For example, I originally wrote positively about Rick's Cabaret International (RICK) on January 19, 2011. At the time, RICK was trading at $8.50 per share. In the article I posited that "RICK shareholders could see an eye popping return of over 30% from current levels." Indeed they did – in fact, the stock traded up 34% less than 1 month after I wrote the story. The S&P was up just 4% in that time. However, if you had bought the stock and held until today, you would have round-tripped. The stock is down 2% since the story while the S&P is up 7%. As you can see, getting out is just as important as getting in!
Overall, my "Pics" averaged 0.7% better than the S&P since the original posts appeared until today. If – as in the case of RICK – you took gains, you would have outperformed the S&P by 16.5%. On the other hand, my "Pans" showed significant outperformance, on average 46.9% better than the S&P.
Finally, as I mentioned, TCHC was trading as an option. The stock was changing hands at $3.42 a share at the time I wrote the article. The shares have since traded as high at $4.99 and as low at $2.30. That's 45% on the up side and 33% on the downside. However, unlike options, stocks do not have expiration dates. As a result you could have won going long or short – if you weren't greedy and took your gains. Today, the stock trades at $4.45 – up 30% while the S&P is up only 8% since the article was written. The table below is a look at all of the posts that highlighted individual investment ideas I've written about since joining the SSA team.
As a reminder, we at Stone Street Advisors are about teaching you how to fish. By doing your own homework, you can make informed decisions making your investments less of a gamble.
Happy 4th and happy trading.


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Risen! Up Where I Belong
Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: Four levels of faith regarding Easter. Risen? -Risen! Up Where HE Belongs! - Risen! Up Where WE Belong! - Risen! Up Where I Belong!
1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. 5 The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Matt 28:1-6 (NIV)
Easter – the most important day for Christians – more than Christmas.
Christmas is to Christianity what …
- Mawlid is to Islam (birthday of Muhammed)
- Janmashtami is to Hinduism (birthday of Krishna)
- Hanamatusuri is to Buddhism (birthday of Buddha)
- Teacher's Day is to Confucianism (birthday of Confucius)
Accepting the idea of Christmas doesn't make you a Christian. Most of the world believes that Jesus was born. But Easter – that's a different story!
Muhammed, Krishna, Buddha, Confucius – all dead. But Jesus is Risen!
Today, I want to talk about being a Christian… Not saying you are a Christian – but really being a Christian. Are you really a Christian? Can you celebrate Easter?
I want to talk to you about four perspectives of Easter… Each perspective is a step in the right direction, and I hope that you will move with me from faith to faith…
- The history of Easter – Is Jesus risen?
- The theology of Easter – Jesus is risen. He is up where he belongs.
- The hope of Easter – Jesus is risen! We can be up where we belong!
- The celebration of Easter – Jesus is risen! I am up where I belong!
What kind of a Christian are you now? What does Easter really mean to you?
RISEN? (Historical)
Easter is the day when most Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, which they believe happened on the third day after his crucifixion. The date is not fixed in the calendar, but is calculated based on a number of Christian and non-Christian factors, including Passover, the full moon, and the vernal equinox (the day when the sun is positioned exactly over the equator).
At first, Easter was celebrated by many Christians on Nisan 14 of the Jewish calendar, which is supposedly the date of the first full moon in the north after the vernal equinox. In the second century, it was officially moved to the Sunday following Nisan 14, to coincide with the practice of celebrating the Lord's Supper on Sundays.
The real controversy in the world is not the date, though. The real question is – is Jesus actually risen?
There is no doubt that Jesus was born. There is no doubt that he lived and taught in Israel. There is no doubt that Jesus died. There is no doubt that Christianity exploded within a few weeks of this event, with Christians claiming that Jesus has risen from the dead.
Skeptics offer the following theories:
· Wrong tomb (authorities could have produced the real)
· Disciples were seeing things (over 500 having the same hallucination? – why wasn't the body produced?)
· Jesus fainted (Roman scourging, crucifixion, buried and tomb sealed – yet well enough to get out when he "woke up", and convince his disciples that he was healthy)
· The body was stolen (Peter had denied Christ, now he's overcoming soldiers and moving a 2.5 ton stone)
The greatest proof is in the lives of the apostles. These men went all over the world, and maintained their story to their dying day. All of them except John were martyred – for a lie?
Are you a historical Christian? ______________
Since you are here today, I trust for you this holiday is more than a study in history – as it is for most. You've already taken a great step in the right direction.
So you believe that Jesus is risen. What does that mean?
It means that He was more than just a normal man. Actually, the story of Easter is not just about a good man that lived 2000 years ago. It is a about God coming to earth in flesh. John 3:16 says that "God so loved… He gave…". Because of our sin, we were doomed to die. So Jesus came, and lived a sinless life. He didn't have to die – he chose to. Why? He died for us. He took our punishment upon himself.
But because he had no sin – death could not hold him. He rose again on the third day, and having conquered death for us, he ascended back into heaven.
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Available Darkness Season One (Episodes 1-6)
The Darkness Has Awoken
FBI Special Agent Caleb Baldwin is on the hunt for a serial killer who has left a trail of burned bodies. One of those victims — his wife. As he gets closer to finding the killer, he falls deeper into an elaborate conspiracy.
A man wakes buried alive with no memory of who or what he is. In his pocket, a note: "Avoid the sunlight and don't touch anybody." Now he is being hunted by the FBI while trying to remember his monstrous past. He must control the darkness within before it consumes him and the child whose life he must protect.
11-year-old Abigail was dying slowly each day as the prisoner of a sick man. Until she is saved by the most unlikely of heroes — a vampire with a deadly touch. He is her only hope, and she may hold the key to unlocking the memories of his hidden past.
Past, present, fate, and future are on a collision course as the hours of AVAILABLE DARKNESS are ticking away and a force greater than anything the world has ever seen threatens humanity.
Available Darkness is an epic serialized journey that reinvents vampire mythology with a fast paced, character-driven thriller that blends action, mystery, fantasy, and horror in an addictive, tragically romantic story.
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It's been revealed 140 Irish 18 year olds will be granted a FREE Inter Rail pass this Summer.
It's part of an EU initiative which aims to promote the EU to young people.
15,000 people aged 18 around the continent will be given the opportunity to travel in the EU this Summer.
Dublin MEP Brian Hayes is urging all 18 year olds in Ireland to apply for the scheme, which was launched by DiscoverEU and applications will be open from Tuesday the 12th of June.
Anyone who wants more info can find it here


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The Athlete of Croatia. Apoxyomenos
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The Croatian Apoxyomenos has enriched the cultural heritage of Croatia and is at the same time one of the most significant of all archaeological finds. After two thousand years on the sea bed, the sculpture has been brought into the light of day, thanks to the fortuitous find of the Belgian diver, Rene' Wouters. The Apoxyomenos is the athlete who cleans the instrument used to remove sweat and dirt from the body after a contest. It is an act of taking care of an everyday object, but at the same time a moment of concentration after the competition. The subject it depicts, the circumstances (and the place) in which it was found, the delicate restoration process and, finally, its exhibition in Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence all suggest that the bronze statue really can represent an appeal to a healthy happiness consisting of a few fundamental elements, which contemporary reality invites us to rediscover and which represent the key values of a Mediterranean classical culture. Available also in Italian language.


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Instructions for the implantation of the LAT 2810 into the peritoneal cavity of tunas
Kurt M. Schaefer and Daniel W. Fuller
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
La Jolla, California
The LAT 2810 tag with the external light/temperature stalk configuration is designed for implantation into the peritoneal cavity of tunas or other fishes. The design, along with the following instructions, should enable anyone to easily apply these tags after a limited amount of practice and experience. A new methodology is described below in which the external light/temperature stalk exits through a secondary hole, so that the initial incision to accommodate the tag body within the peritoneal cavity can be completely closed with sutures, to as prevent shedding of these relatively small archival tags.
Materials and Methods
- The following sterile needle and suture material (Ethicon (PDS II) size 0, cutting cp-1, 70 cm), should be used for closing the incision in the ventral abdominal wall through which the LAT 2810 is to be implanted in the peritoneal cavity. The end of this suture material, without the needle attached, should be carefully tied in advance to one of the wire connectors on the tags.
- Following capture, the fish should be placed immediately with its ventral surface directed upward, into a padded v-shaped cradle which is covered with a smooth and wet vinyl liner. The fish should be immediately examined to confirm that it is in excellent condition before beginning the tagging process. If there is no excessive bleeding from the mouth and no apparent damage to the gills and/or eyes, the fish should be considered suitable for tagging. Following this rapid evaluation, the head and eyes of the fish should be covered with a wet synthetic chamois cloth. The fish should be gently restrained by one person, while another person applies the tags. Those two individuals should stand on opposite sides of the tagging cradle facing one another. We do not irrigate the gills of the fish by placing a hose with running water in the mouth of tunas.
- The identification number of the LAT 2810 and the accompanying Hallprint plastic dart tag (PDT), along with the species, and length of the fish, should be recorded.
- The person applying the tag should be wearing a pair of new sterile Nitrile gloves for each tag to be implanted.
- An incision about 2 cm long should be made in the abdominal wall anterior of the anus and about 2 cm to the left of the centerline of the fish. Special care to be taken to cut only through the dermis and partially through the muscle, but not into the peritoneal cavity. A gloved finger is inserted into the incision and forced through the muscle, with a twisting motion, into the peritoneal cavity.
- The tag body should be sprayed with Betadine solution using a squirt bottle, at this stage in the process, to partially sterilize.
- A new sterile10 gauge stainless steel curved piercing needle, is carefully manipulated inside the incision and with the pointed end pushed through the abdominal wall about 1 cm posterior to the initial incision so as to penetrate outside. When about ½ of the needle is protruding you stop and place the end of the external stalk of the LAT 2810 inside the end of the piercing needle and then push the needle entirely through and remove from the stalk. The stalk is then pulled to the point at which the relieve spring will not easily pass, and with a hard pull the relieve spring will penetrate through the abdominal wall.
- The tag body while being held by the thumb and index finger is now inserted, anterior end first, through the initial incision, into the peritoneal cavity. This requires bending the tag stalk in nearly a 180 degree bend at the spring relieve section of the tag. The tag stalk is then pulled gently until the tag body is directly beneath the initial incision and the spring relieve section is mostly protruding outside the fish. With the suture material previously attached to a connection wire of the tag body, two sutures are placed to tightly close the incision.
- It is also recommended that a PDT be implanted at the base of the second dorsal fin. The PDT should have a label indicating the amount of money being offered for the return of the LAT 2910 PDA implanted in the fish. It should also contain the information for making contact with the organization to whom the tags are to be returned.
- The person who has been restraining the fish should now remove the synthetic chamois cloth from the head of the fish. At the same time the other person whom implanted the tag should place one hand under the head and the other hand under it's caudal complex and quickly toss the fish from the cradle back into the sea.
- This process from the time the fish is placed in the cradle until it is released back into the sea can be completed within about 2 minutes.
Watch a video demonstrating this technique.
Go to: Instructions for the intra-muscular implantation of the LAT 2910, equipped with a plastic dart anchor (PDA), at the base of the second dorsal fin in tunas


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Music History Research Paper
Music History Research Paper Submission Guidelines
(MMus - Music History, DMA - All Programs, Ph.D - Music Education)
As part of the application process, students applying to certain graduate programs must submit a written paper demonstrating their ability to conduct research and to write at the high standard required for graduate studies. The research paper must meet specific standards and guidelines, so it is important for the applicant to observe the following criteria:
1. The paper must have a title page giving the name of the student, the title of the paper, and the date of completion. If the paper was written as partial fulfillment of a course requirement, give the name of the course.
2. LENGTH: The paper must be generated by word processor and must be a minimum of 10 pages of double-spaced text, exclusive of musical examples and bibliography.
3. FOOTNOTES: Footnotes must be included and must be in MLA (Modern Language Association) or academic format, consecutively numbered, and placed at the bottom of the page. APA (American Psychological Association) style is not acceptable for papers in music history.
4. BIBLIOGRAPHY: The bibliography may cite books, editions, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and periodical literature, and may also include references to recordings, interviews, websites, etc. Papers which have been written with reference to websites only are not acceptable. If a website is among your sources, give its official name, the URL (website address), and the date consulted. Unrefereed sites such as Wikipedia are not acceptable sources of information.
5. All pages must be numbered
6. The paper must demonstrate evidence of original analysis, synthesis, or interpretation. A summary of the history of an instrument, for example, or a review of a composer or performer biography is not appropriate. Writings on such topics will not meet the guidelines of the submitted research paper requirement.
7. A paper which analyzes musical style or makes frequent references to musical passages must include appropriate musical examples. These must be numbered and cited in complete for, e.g. "Ex. 2, Beethoven, Sonata in B-Flat, op. 106, I, mm. 35-38." Citations to musical examples should be placed at the bottom of the page that contains the example.
Suitable writing in formal papers is termed academic style. It is objective, unbiased, specific, and supported by evidence. Speculation, when supported by fact and logic, can prove interesting as part of an historical paper and may be included. Use proper grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation. Avoid the use of coined words and colloquialisms.
The purpose of the research paper application requirement is to provide evidence of a student's ability to conduct research and present findings in written form. The subject of the paper must be related to an established, historical topic with a substantial literature. Additionally, the paper should be written in such a way that is understandable to an audience beyond those intimately associated with the topic area. It is not the purpose of a research paper to impart to the reader one's musical preferences or personal tastes.
A research paper may take any of several forms. It may be:
- interpretive ("What's so Funny about Mozart's 'Musical Joke'?")
- comparative ("Settings of Goethe's 'Kennst du das Land' by Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf")
- analytical ("Fugal Writing in Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem")
- musico-technological ("The Keyed Bugle and Haydn's Concerto")
- socio-musicological ("Nadia Boulanger, Germaine Tailleferre, and Women in French Musical Society")
- a musical genre ("Samuel Barber and the Orchestral 'Essay'")
- a musical activity ("The Brass Band in American Life from the Civil War to Sousa")
- an individual publication ("Music in the Bay Psalm Book")
The paper should not deal exclusively with the sociology of music, e.g. "The Politics of Popular Music in South Africa in the 1990s."Note: A study on a jazz-related subject will be considered if it demonstrates comparable research skills, exhibits independent synthesis of ideas, and is neither solely biographical nor derived from secondary accounts (e.g. "Duke Ellington's Rockin' in Rhythm – The Evolution of a Jazz Masterpiece").


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Welcome to our great Dog Crate Cover review! Looking at the reasons why you might want to use dog crate covers, and helping you to pick the best of the bunch.
We'll even give you top tips for making your own diy dog crate cover!
There is no doubt that dogs are made to befriend humans. After all, they have been doing so for anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 years!
But desite this long relationship, your friendly Labrador sidekick has plenty of challenges when it comes to living in our world.
In fact, there are many events that can still trigger your modern pet dog's ancient ancestral instincts. From back in the days when Canis familiaris was, instead, Canis lupus, the wild wolf.
Here is where dog crate covers can really come in handy.
Crates, and crate covers, can mimic the type of shelters wolves have always constructed for themselves in the wild. These ground shelters, which are low and narrow with just sufficient room for the wolf to enter and exit, serve several purposes.
For example, the wild wolf will sleep, hide, and raise pups in such low shelters.
While your Lab may never have the need to hide from wild predators and you may not have breeding plans for the future, the instinct to seek a quiet, cool, dark, low to the ground, safe space still runs strong in your pup's ancient limbic brain system.
When paired together with a sturdy, reliable and safe dog crate, pet crate covers offer your pooch respite and relief from the hectic modern world you share together.
In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the best crate covers for dogs. Including a dog crate with cover set, a waterproof dog crate cover, a soundproof dog crate cover, how to make dog crate covers yourself and much more!
What are dog crate covers?
At its simplest, a cover for dog crate is simply a piece of material that fits over the dog crate structure itself.
Whether you plan to use a covered dog crate for training, sleeping, travel safety, comfort during rain or fireworks, recovery and rehabilitation following a procedure, or another use, you want to be sure the dog crate cover you select is a good fit for your dog crate itself.
Many commercial dog crates conform to standard measurements to make it easy to find third party small and large dog crate cover options to fit them.
If you opt for a designer dog crate, it is quite likely you will be able to find matching designer dog crate covers that will fit your crate like a glove.
However, if you are using a custom-made or hand-made dog crate, your best option may come in the form of a diy dog crate cover that you make yourself for the most exact fit.
Why use a dog crate cover?
At this point, you may quite reasonably be wondering what the difference is between just using a blanket draped over your Lab's crate and purchasing an actual dog crate cover.
As it turns out, this is a great question to ask!
So should you cover a dog crate with a blanket or use a special crate cover dog that fits your dog's crate? Let's find out!
Often, veterinary professionals will caution against using a blanket in any capacity with a dog crate. This is especially true for injured dogs, Lab puppies, and rescued Labs.
The reason for this relates to the tendency dogs have to chew on anything chewable.
Puppies are especially prone to chewing due to the discomfort of teething. Recuperating dogs may also chew to alleviate anxiety or boredom.
If you put a blanket inside your dog's crate, you may end up taking a rush trip to the animal emergency room after your pup chews and ingests the material.
If you drape that same blanket over your dog's crate, the same thing can easily happen if your Lab nips the edge of the blanket and is able to pull it inside to chew on it.
An ill-fitting blanket draped over your dog's crate can also be a safety hazard in other ways.
For instance, if you are carrying the dog crate and blanket, the trailing edges of the blanket can snag and cause you to trip. Dropping both crate and dog as you fall.
The blanket can also have a smothering influence, cutting off much-needed air circulation to the crate.
This is particularly true if the blanket is made from heavy material.
For these reasons and others, it is really best to choose a dog crate cover that is designed and fitted for the crate you are using.
Safe dog crate covers
As dog owners become more knowledgeable about keeping their pet dogs safe at home and during travel, activist groups, researchers, and the entire pet industry has been shifting accordingly.
For instance, recent crashworthiness testing has looked at how different types of dog crates hold up in vehicle crash test simulations.
Generally speaking, dog crates made of metal have performed better in such tests than their plastic counterparts.
However, for some functions, such as airline travel, you may be restricted to certain crate types as outlined by your aircraft carrier.
This may also necessitate having more than one type of crate for different uses, with matching dog crate covers for wire, wood, plastic, or other types of crates.
So before you make your purchase, be sure to thoroughly research the dog crate to be sure it is a match for your uses.
Once you find a dog crate that meets your needs, then you can tackle adding safe dog crate covers for each crate type you have.
Wood dog crate covers
In most cases, it is rare to find a wood crate cover sold separately from a dog crate. The traditional approach is to combine the dog crate itself with the wood crate cover in an all-in-one design.
In cases where there is no inner wire crate concealed by a wooden exterior, the wood is typically treated with a special finish or a composite wood is used to ensure the crate/cover won't become odorous or stained.
In some cases, you will find a wire crate interior with a pull-out tray for cleaning that is concealed inside the wooden crate cover frame.
Each of these lovely wood dog crate cover and crate options can serve a dual purpose as a crate and a table, which comes in especially handy in small rooms or living spaces!
Merry Products Cage With Wooden Dog Crate Cover
Merry Products Cage with Crate Cover Set.
This all-in-one crate and wire cage set gives the traditional wire dog crate a much more polished look – almost like fine wood furniture!
And in fact, the wood crate cover can serve as an end table or side table to complement the existing furniture in any room, while your Lab rests comfortably inside it.
The crate/cover set comes in three sizes (small, medium, large).
Find out more about the Merry Products Wooden Crate Cover here.
Casual Home Pet Crate End Table
Casual Home 600-44 Pet Crate End Table.
This beautiful crate is actually a crate and cover in one.
It comes in two sizes (24-inch, 27-inch) and doubles as an attractive end table for any room in the house.
The wood is hevea, which is a sustainable source of lumber.
Find out more about the Casual Home Pet Crate End Table here.
New Age Pet Crate End Table
New Age Pet ecoFlex Pet Crate/End Table.
This attractive pet crate and end table combo comes in four sizes (small, medium, large, X-large) and five colors.
The crate/table is actually made of an eco-friendly composite material that is more durable than wood. It comes with a 10-year warranty from the manufacturer.
The door features a double-latch design for safety.
Find out more about the New Age Pet Crate End Table here.
Crown Pet Wooden Crate Table
Crown Pet Products Crate Table. This all-in-one crate and table comes in three colors (mahogany, brown, espresso) and two sizes (medium, large).
The wood base is finished with melamine, which protects the wood from odors and mess and is easy to clean.
The door is designed to swing inwards to minimize issues with room space when the door is open. The wood used is a durable hardwood.
Find out more about the Crown Pet Wooden Dog Crate Cover here.
Wooden Pet Crate Table
Cedar Grove Wooden Pet Crate Table For Dog Crate.
This all-in-one crate and cover option is easy to clean, durable, and attractive, with an espresso-brown finish that can complement your existing furniture.
The door swings outward and locks as needed.
Find out more about the Wooden Pet Crate Table here.
Insulated dog crate covers
These insulated dog crate covers can help to keep your dog comfortable in any kind of weather.
Finding a good, reliable, insulated dog crate cover is particularly important for your dog's health if he spends any amount of time housed outside during the very cold season.
Insulated dog crate covers can also be a protective safety feature if you plan to take winter trips and you want your Lab to accompany you.
But be sure to keep an eye on him while he's in there to make sure he doesn't overheat.
Insulated Dog Crate Cover
Mud River Insulated Dog Crate Cover. This truly heavy duty insulated dog crate cover comes in eight sizes, including standard and extended fit sizes.
It is made of two-ply heavyweight polyester fabric with Microlite insulation.
This special type of insulation can warm up the dog crate by as much as 40 degrees inside.
There are removable side flaps for ventilation and a double carry handle on top.
This crate cover also features four tie-down D-rings. It comes in five colors and four different camouflage patterns.
Find out more about the Insulated Dog Crate Cover here.
Insulated Dog Kennel Jacket
Classic Accessories Insulated Dog Kennel Jacket. This crate cover comes in X-large and fits dog kennels up to 41 X 27.5 X 30.25 inches.
It comes in two colors (brown, camouflage). The bottom is elasticized for a better fit. This dog crate cover is designed primarily for use with plastic dog crates and can also accommodate crates with wheels.
The sides unzip for ventilation and there are two smaller "windows," one on either side. The fabric is weather protected and won't shrink.
The manufacturer provides a one year warranty too.
Find out more about the Insulated Dog Kennel Jacket here.
Deluxe Insulated Kennel Cover
Hard Core Brands Deluxe Insulated Kennel Cover.
This deluxe insulated dog crate cover features 600-gram Thinsulate insulation material, an elasticized hem for a secure and close fit. And a water resistant outer shell made of 900-denier polyester.
This crate cover is designed to fit plastic and wire dog crates.
Find out more about the Deluxe Insulated Kennel Cover here.
Insulated Pet Crate Cover
FrontPet Insulated Pet Crate Cover. This insulated dog crate cover comes in three sizes (medium, large, X-large).
The color is brown. There are several exterior pockets (10 in all in various sizes) for storing small supplies or toys as you desire.
The window areas are covered, but the covers can unzip to reveal mesh windows for ventilation. This cover will best fit plastic and wire crates.
Find out more about the Insulated Pet Crate Cover here.
Insulated Kennel Cover
ArcticShield Insulated Kennel Cover.
This insulated dog crate cover comes in three sizes (medium, large, X-large) and two colors (a camouflage and a forest green color pattern).
The cover is outfitted with straps so you can customize the fit. It is also waterproof and has several outside pockets for storing toys and supplies.
Find out more about the ArcticShield Insulated Kennel Cover here.
Large dog crate covers
The type of large dog crate cover you choose may be dependent on the type of dog crate you are using.
Wood, wire, and plastic dog crates can often differ in small but significant ways because of their shape and design.
These large dog crate covers are primarily designed to fit wire crate types, but may fit other types of crates as noted here (you can also compare measurements to ensure the best fit).
MidWest Polyester Crate Cover
MidWest Polyester Crate Cover for Wire Crates.
This best-selling crate cover is designed to fit large wire dog crate covers. You have six sizes to choose from (22-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch, 42-inch, 48-inch).
The crate cover material is durable polyester that is machine-washable.
You can use it with 1-door, 2-door or 3-door wire dog crates.
Find out more about the MidWest Wire Crate Cover here.
Washable Fabric Crate Cover
2PET Foldable Dog Crate With Washable Fabric Cover and Frontal Zipper.
If you are looking for a travel-friendly foldable dog crate that comes with its own dog crate cover, you can't do better than this popular option.
This crate features a washable zippered nylon cover with mesh panels for ventilation.
The combo comes in five sizes (small, medium, large, X-large, XX-large).
Find out more about the Washable Fabric Crate Cover here.
Dog Crate Cover Set
Complete 3 Piece Dog Crate Bedding Set includes Crate Pad, Crate Cover, and Bumper by Pet Dreams.
This beautiful large dog crate cover set includes a three piece combo in three neat colors (sea foam green, leopard, coco brown).
It comes in two sizes (30-inch, 36-inch). It is designed to fit several crate types (Midwest, Pet Dreams, Four Paws, and others).
All three pieces are machine washable and dryer-friendly.
The set includes an exterior dog crate cover, interior pad, and a safety bumper.
Find out more about the Dog Crate Cover Set here.
Molly Mutt Crate Cover
Molly Mutt Crate Cover. Molly Mutt is a popular and trusted brand for dog products.
This Molly Mutt crate cover comes in five sizes (small, medium, large, gigantic, huge) and an abundance of colors and patterns.
Each crate cover is pre-shrunk to ensure a perfect fit. The crate covers are machine-washable and offer the option for roll-ups on two sides. Giving extra ventilation and visual contact.
Find out more about the Molly Mutt Crate Cover here.
Tuff Dog Crate Cover
K9 Ballistics TUFF Dog Crate Cover Ripstop Ballistic Fabric.
This durable, protective large dog crate cover comes in five sizes (toy, X-small, small, medium, large).
This crate cover is specifically designed to recreate what your dog would experience if he were in the wild in a shelter of his own making.
The material is chew resistant and easy to wipe down or machine wash. It comes in four colors (blue, tan, black, camo).
Find out more about the Tuff Dog Crate Cover here.
Waterproof dog crate covers
Sometimes it just makes sense to use a waterproof dog crate cover with your Lab's crate.
These highly rated waterproof dog crate covers will get the job done. They are made to fit a variety of dog crate sizes. Each has its own ventilation solution to keep the air moving inside your Lab's crate while keeping the damp out.
Some of these covers also offer additional features such as blocking the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, offering heat protection and reducing buffeting from the wind.
Petsfit Waterproof Crate Cover
Petsfit Polyester Crate Cover for Wire Crates. This neat waterproof dog crate cover comes in two colors (black, grey).
The grey crate cover has an extra side door; the black crate cover has one front side door.
The cover comes in two sizes (30-inch, 42-inch) and is designed to fit snugly over wire dog crates.
The cover also features mesh side windows for extra ventilation.
Find out more about the Petsfit Waterproof Crate Cover here.
Waterproof Sunscreening Windproof Cover
LPET Pet Dog Playpen Crate Cover Waterproof Sunscreen Windproof Crate Cover.
This waterproof crate cover is also windproof and comes in four sizes (small, medium, large, X-large).
The material is high density and easy to fold for storage and easy to clean. It also functions as a natural sunscreen to block out harmful ultraviolet rays.
It comes in a pink-based camouflage pattern.
Find out more about the Waterproof Sunscreening Cover here.
Precision Pet Dog Crate Cover
Precision Pet Indoor/Outdoor Crate Cover. This highly rated dog crate cover is also designed for use with large wire dog crates.
It is sold in six sizes (X-small, small, medium, medium/large, large, X-large). The crate comes in two colors (tan, black) to fit dog crates for dogs up to 90 lbs.
The material is heavy duty canvas/nylon that is water resistant and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. This fully functional dog crate cover has a zipper closure and a top flap to let you carry the crate by a top handle.
Find out more about the Precision Pet Cover here.
Soundproof dog crate covers
Thus far, there is no means of completely soundproofing a dog crate. However, a handful of new all-in-one kennels and crates are beginning to address the issue of soundproofing a canine dog crate for a variety of reasons.
One key need that is being addressed is to soundproof an anxious Lab's dog crate so she won't be disturbed by loud sounds like fireworks or thunder.
Please note that these two options are not crate covers – they are complete crate systems designed with both your needs and your dog's soundproofing needs in mind.
The Prestige Quiet Kennel. This new kennel is filled with soundproofing foam to mute exterior and interior noise. However, the kennel walls are also well ventilated with air holes and sensor-activated interior fans so your pup won't overheat. The spring-loaded door features a secure closure that is quiet in operation.
Zen Dog Crate. This Kickstarter-funded new dog crate/cover combo is a beautiful example of human ingenuity at work. The Zen Dog Crate also provides frequency insulation to keep your lab from ever hearing low-frequency sounds like thunder or fireworks booms. The material is eco-friendly and guaranteed pet-safe.
If you already have a dog crate and dog crate cover combo you love, here are a few other options that can help soundproof your dog's personal area during noisy events or for sleep and quiet time:
- Run a small fan for "white noise" that can block out other ambient sounds.
- Use an infant sleep machine that emits calming constant sound.
- Set up a small radio or CD player and play calming music for your Lab while he rests.
- Place a noise-masking floor mat under the dog crate and/or hang thick carpets on the walls of your Lab's crate room.
Diy dog crate covers
In some cases, and especially if you have a custom crate size standard dog crate covers won't fit, repurposing a blanket as a diy dog crate cover can be a win-win! Learning how to make dog crate covers can also give you a chance to choose your own safe and sturdy cover material that you feel will fully meet your Lab's needs.
If you are not sure how to make a dog crate cover from scratch, a quick search on the internet will yield a variety of dog crate cover pattern options to work from. Just be sure to adjust the pattern measurements to reflect the measurements of your Lab's specific crate size, height, width, and depth.
Here, if you do decide to use a blanket for a dog crate covers diy project, choose a blanket that is relatively lightweight. Here, think "all-season" use rather than "emergency snowstorm when the power goes out" use. Be sure as well to cut along the already seamed edges of the blanket to minimize extra stitching work for yourself.
Also, for best results and the most flexibility in use, you may want to create a front flap and a back flap. A Velcro closure system works great here for times when you want all four sides securely hugging your lab's crate and times when you want to roll them up.
Then you can use these flaps to raise up and down for ventilation and visual contact as needed.
Best dog crate covers
There are so many reasons you may want to invest in a dog crate cover to provide your lab with extra privacy and comfort during crate time. Dog crate covers can be successfully used in all kinds of settings to improve your Lab's quality of life.
Some of the main benefits of using dog crate covers can come during car or air travel, when adding a crate cover can improve your dog's safety and ease anxiety. Using dog crate covers at home can block out stressful noises like firecrackers or thunder to help your dog relax during quiet time.
Covers can also lessen noise from barking, especially while you are crate-training a young or rescued dog. Finally, dog crate covers can keep the elements (sun, wind, rain, cold) from impacting your Lab's health during outdoor play and rest time.
A crate cover, like a dog crate itself, can serve as an investment into your lab's health, wellbeing and overall quality of life. Here, there is no one "right" or "wrong" dog crate cover to choose.
There is only the dog crate cover that is the best fit for your dog's needs and your own.
If you and your dog fall in love with one of the crate covers listed here, please let us know so other lab owners can benefit as well!
And if you have a different wonderful crate cover that is not listed here, we'd love to hear about your experiences and why that dog crate cover is the perfect choice for you and your Lab!
Resources and Further Reading
Yong, Ed, "A New Origin Story for Dogs," The Atlantic, 2016.
Patten, L., "What Does a Wolf Den Look Like?," The Human Footprint, 2012.
Gallagher, N., "Firework Safety," Vet Center of Hudson, 2014.
Ivarsson, B.J., "Dogs in passenger vehicles – crash safety evaluation of travel crates," International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2016.
Leckey, R., "Protecting Your Pet in the Car," WNEP/ABC 16, 2016.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — He wanted the sounds of corks popping, of crystal clinking, of bubbles fizzing, of toasts and thanks and tears when a woman finally says yes to the dress.
He wanted celebratory sounds. Indulgent sounds.
And so it seemed perfect to Jason Jones, owner and general manager of Ann Matthews Bridal, to serve a bit of the bubbly to his customers once a bride-to-be and her squad agree upon the perfect wedding dress for that perfect day with her perfect match.
"It's a special occasion," said Jones, whose business has been a bridal institution in Albuquerque for 17 years, 12 at the current location on Alameda at Coors NW. "Choosing a wedding gown is a moment to remember. It's like no other shopping experience. It's something to be celebrated. Toasting the bride with Champagne makes a lot of sense."
But it didn't to the folks at the state Alcohol and Gaming Division. To them, Jones, his staff and his imbibing bridal parties were a just few bubbles away from a felony.
"We get this call from their lawyer saying we better not do this anymore or we'd all be put in jail," Jones said. "But they couldn't tell us what law we were breaking."
But there is a law. Under state statute (60-7A-22, for you legal types), it's a violation of the Liquor Control Act for any person without a liquor license to sell, serve or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in his or her public establishment or private club. It is also a violation for any person to consume alcoholic beverages in any public establishment unless the establishment is licensed to sell and serve alcoholic beverages.
Violating the act is a fourth-degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison.
Which is quite the buzzkill.
But how could this be, Jones wondered. Why would New Mexico be against a simple act of celebration within the confines of a private business? Where was the love?
For years, movies and TV shows have made sipping bubbly while selecting a wedding dress seem as crucial as a bridal veil, a necessary nicety to wet the whistles of the gaggles of giggling women cooing over concoctions of lace and charmeuse.
But not every bridal salon – in fact, not most – offers sparkling wine salutes, among them Kleinfeld Bridal, the Manhattan shop made famous by the TLC cable show "Say Yes to the Dress." Patrons there are allowed only bottled water.
Jones began the sparkling wine toasts in February 2017, purchasing a supply of crystal flutes – no cheap plastic coupe glasses for him – and a case of New Mexico's own Gruet sparkling rosé for a nice pink touch.
There was no over-serving, he said. No serving of the underaged. He and a staff member obtained server permits – the same state-approved licenses waiters and bar servers need to dispense booze in restaurants and liquor establishments.
"Everybody's happy," he said. "It looks great in photos. It was just a neat day for everybody."
Jones said he suspects a disgruntled bridesmaid – because if we've learned anything from shows like "Bridezillas," there's always a disgruntled bridesmaid – reported his practice to the Alcohol and Gaming Division, which resulted in a visit by an investigator, who Jones said did not appear very concerned about the matter.
"I didn't think much of it, didn't hear anything more for an extended period of time, so I figured case closed," he said.
But in August a second call advised Jones that the agency's attorney had ordered him to stop serving the sparkling wine toasts.
So Jones put a cork in it.
But he questions why other businesses are allowed to serve alcohol in small amounts to clients – upscale hair and nail salons, limousine rentals and lawyer's offices after winning a big case for clients.
"It seems like the Alcohol and Gaming Division picks a chooses who it goes after," he said. "Why is it common sense to leave one business alone and go after the other?"
But Bernice Geiger, spokeswoman for the state Regulation and Licensing Department, which oversees Alcohol and Gaming, said none of those businesses is serving alcohol legally.
"There are no exceptions in the law for small amounts of alcohol," she said.
Jones said he thinks something needs to change to resume this small bit of courtesy, done responsibly, privately and in the spirit of love.
Until then, brides will have to settle for sparkling cider and well-wishes.
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Maureen and Mitch celebrated Father's Day several weeks early.
"I'm sorry I must work on Father's Day, because I know you and the kids would like to spend the afternoon with me," said Mitch. "But since my job as a fireman requires me to work this Father's Day, we'll celebrate the holiday a couple of weeks early."
"That's a wonderful idea, Dear," said Maureen. "Would you like to eat lunch at your favorite restaurant?"
"Sure," said Mitch. "But after we get back home, I'd like to change the routine a little. Instead of watching a baseball game like I usually do, I'd like for us to spend some quality time with the Lord."
"What kind of quality time, Dad?," asked Monty, the couple's son.
"Yeah, Dad, what kind of quality time?," asked Monique, Monty's sister, whose favorite pastime was teasing her older brother.
"The first thing I'd like for us to do is spend some time praying to the Sovereign Lord," said Mitchell. "We'll thank Him for His provision and ask Him for His guidance."
"I think we should share our testimonies about how the Lord has worked in our lives," said Monique.
"I can preach a short sermon," said Monty, who at the tender age of 14, said he felt the Lord was calling him to attend Bible college and become a minister.
"I'll receive an offering," said Mitch. "We can send the money to help missionaries build a church in another country."
"This will be a different kind of Father's Day celebration," said Maureen. "We should have done it years ago. I believe it will draw our family closer together and strengthen our relationship with our heavenly father."
Mitch asked Monty if he thought the afternoon together would strengthen his relationship with his sister. "I don't think it will hurt," Monty replied. "But we already have a great relationship. She just teases me too much."
Mitch asked his son and daughter to rate his job as a dad. "You're a great father," said Monique. You are a wonderful husband to mom, too."
"I agree with Monique," said Monty. "Plus, you're always taking us to church and teaching us about Jesus and how He shed His blood on the Cross and died for our sins."
"I'm glad you came up with the idea for this special Father's Day celebration," said Monique. "I think it will help all of us to appreciate each other more."
"I hope it will help all of us appreciate our heavenly father more, too," said Mitch. "After all, when it comes to being a father, the Sovereign Lord has more experience than all the dads in the world put together!"
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Walter Crowley died from complications following cancer surgery on September 21, 2007. In 2007 he received posthumously the highest award bestowed by the Washington State Historical Society -- the Robert Gray Medal. The medal recognizes distinguished and long-term contributions to Pacific Northwest history.
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About Justin Pettinger
I have been developing websites for over 10 years. Ever since I was seven years old and developed a game program, called Masho, I was hooked on making programs. As I got older my parents worried about my constant attention to the computer, but I had a driving passion for making software. Now, I love the challenge of developing a website that exceeds my clients expectations. I am pretty fluent in most programing languages, but my favorite languages are C# and Pearl. I do pride myself in learning new languages extremely quick if my client has a specific request that I may not be completely knowledgeable in. Besides programming other activities I enjoy include flying my helicopter, scuba diving, building projects with my two boys, gardening with my wife and enjoying an amazing sunset on the beach.


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Uber is losing $20 million a year
Last week, the tech and financial worlds were rocked by their 'amazing' discovery that Uber wasn't profitable despite it being the "business of the future", "employer of the future" and the way, the truth and the light for economists. Even John Fraser, Secretary to the Treasury, has signed on to this view.
The comment from an Uber spokesperson was that this was "business 101".
Last year we flagged that on our modeling Uber was bleeding and would continue to bleed. Capital injections keep it afloat using "Silicon Valley" valuations driven by perceptions of future value. This is the price willing to be paid to get a stake in a future capital gain underpinned by app downloads, eyeballs, hits, and trips, not EBITDA or net profit, things that drive "real" business survival. This is why for some it is a shock.
What can UBER do to become profitable?
Cut costs by:
Increase revenues by:
Cutting costs and increasing revenues are unpalatable options for management and investors. So Uber MUST raise more capital and grab more territories to deliver on a perception that it is ubiquitous, synonymous with modern "on demand transport" and keep new entrants and competitors at bay at all costs. Uber will continue to lose money as grabbing real estate is the play and the path for investor exit.
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