text:
Experience the all-new 2019-20 exhibit:
"A World of Water"
Room 1073 (across from Carr-Fles Planetarium)
221 S. Quarterline Rd.
Muskegon, MI 49442
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays: By Appointment
Guided Tours:
For docent-led tours, please contact the Math/Physical Sciences Department at (231) 777-0289.
Two areas address times in Michigan history where water was really important:
"Dive In"
The most ancient time when water was very important in Michigan was during the Devonian Period (417 – 354 million years ago). This was long before dinosaurs but after the first rapid diversification of life which brought about sharks and some seriously scary looking fishes. Michigan was south of the equator and covered by a warm, shallow, saltwater sea. Coral from this time period was later fossilized and we now know them as Petosky stones! In this exhibit's "undersea habitat", visitors can dress up in play SCUBA gear and "dive in" to our coral reef display, with a make-your-own coral and sea creature origami craft stations and sea creature search-and-find and bingo hands-on activities.
"Making of the Great Lakes"
Water was also important during the Pleistocene Epoch (2.6 million – 11,700 years ago), when Michigan was covered in ice. During this time, glaciers advanced and retreated across the region several times. The meltwaters formed the water that is so important for our state's present day commerce and recreation, the Great Lakes! Visitors can turn a wheel on the exhibit to cause the glacier to "retreat", revealing a map of meltwaters forming the Great Lakes beneath. They can also see a miniature wooden replica of a mammoth skeleton and learn about ice age creatures and Michigan fossils from that time.
Several stations explore general properties of water:
"Water as a solvent"
One exhibit is a water gun shooting gallery – where visitors can help us observe the dissolution of a 50 lb salt block over time. The original college student design for this exhibit was for a power washer and a rock… but, as fun as that sounded, we decided to scale it back a little. We still don't know how long it will take to make a dent in the salt, but we've already had a lot of fun shooting at it.
"Water in motion"
In this exhibit, we have one mechanical (fan-driven) whirlpool and one human-powered whirlpool, a wave machine, surface tension experiment, several sediment jars, and a calming bubble tube. At this station, visitors can explore water in motion and make connections between what they can see in hand-sample to the lakes and oceans at large. The bubble tube is the focal point of the museum's reading corner with books for every reader's water-related interests, from facts about sharks and weird deep sea creatures to Denise Brennan-Nelson's adorable children's book about "Tallulah: Mermaid of the Great Lakes".
"Artifacts from the ocean"
Our museum display case exhibits several old fossilized corals (MI Petosky stones!) and some skeletal coral specimens along with a few shelves of recent collections from the Florida Keys, including an old ship's chain and some ballast stones.
Two exhibits explore water usage and scarcity:
"Water footprint"
A colorful watering can's "water droplets" draw your attention down from the ceiling to a table of fact "flowers", which give examples of how much water it takes to grow or manufacture various daily use items. Visitors discover how much water it takes to make a variety of things, from a pound of cheese or a hot dog, to computer paper or a pair of jeans. Can you figure out your daily water footprint?
"Our thirsty world"
In this exhibit, visitors spin a wheel to select one of eight roles to play from a water-poverty stricken region from around the globe or across the United States. Stations explore the consequences of water scarcity, pollution, and societal attempts to overcome these dire situations. Visitors have the opportunity to see a variety of traditional ceramic water vessels (replicas made by MCC's own art department), try lifting a 1- and 5-gallon water weight, and try a few drops of saltwater to see what it tastes like!
The Bartley Legacy
"We are very excited to expand our community outreach to include science exploration with free interactive exhibits," said John Selmon, the MCC provost and executive vice president. "We also hope this will enhance and continue MCC's commitment to our community."
The museum engages children and adults alike in science education that's fun and interesting. Visitors will be fascinated by the tactile scientific investigation stations, which continue Bartley's legacy of and strong commitment to scientific outreach. The late MCC instructor, who resided in Holland, MI, was a scientific researcher in the world of bryozoans, which are aquatic invertebrate animals sometimes called "moss animals."
"We are excited that our students will be able to give back to their community through designing exhibits," said Kumpf, MCC instructor of geology and oceanography.
"I hope that the museum will inspire youth to pursue careers in STEM fields for many years to come," added Moleski, MCC instructor of physics and physical science.
John Bartley
From 1989 to 2011, Bartley taught geology at MCC. Highly revered for his teaching style by his MCC geology and math students, he earned their affectionate nickname of "The Big Kahuna." Bartley was equally beloved by MCC's faculty and staff for his kind and gentle manner, for being a founding member of the "Human Potential Committee,"
and for his omnipresent Hawaiian shirts lovingly made for him by his wife, Jackie.An active faculty member, he served on many committees and for several years was the Math and Physical Sciences Department chair. Bartley's love for science included the Science Olympiad. For many years, he volunteered as the president of the Michigan Science Olympiad. Unfortunately, just a few months shy of his retirement in 2011, John was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and succumbed to the disease shortly thereafter.
Donate Now!
Help support this valuable resource to our community! Contributions to the Bartley Science Museum are being accepted in a number of ways:
- online by clicking on the "Donate Now" button below
- charge by phone at (231) 777-0226, or
- by mail to: Foundation for Muskegon Community College, Muskegon Community College, Room 2109L, 221 S. Quarterline Road, Muskegon, MI 49442. Make your check payable to: Foundation for Muskegon Community College and write Bartley Science Museum in the memo line.


text:
As the clock was ticking down in the first half, senior guard Timmy Rose stepped back and drilled a three from the corner, just beating the buzzer, and the Binghamton men's basketball team took a 44-28 lead into the locker room at halftime. A 4-0 start to the second half gave the Bearcats a 48-28 margin, but it would not hold. A 32-10 run gave Morgan State a 60-58 edge, a lead that held for the remainder of the game. The Bearcats (3-6) could not regain the lead, falling 74-68 to the Bears (3-5).
"They just turned us over in the second half and it just snowballed on us," said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey. "We couldn't pull ourselves out of it, we missed some crucial free throws. But more than anything, we just weren't able to execute. They didn't allow us to execute. They started running and trapping us all over, and we weren't strong enough with the ball in the second half to take care of it and maintain that lead."
It was a bitter ending to a game that started so prominently for the Bearcats. BU was outscored 46-24 in the second 20 minutes, struggling mightily on both sides of the ball. After shooting over 50 percent on 3-pointers in the first half, the team was just 2-11 in the second, with both being hit by freshman guard Sam Sessoms in the final two minutes.
"The first half it was moderate," Dempsey said. "The second half [Morgan State] got down and said we're going to run and jump and double team the ball. It was really the first time for a lot of our guys seeing that kind of pressure and that kind of run and jump defense. We didn't handle it well. They got into a good rhythm as a result of it, and they played a great second half."
Foul trouble plagued the Bearcats for the entirety of the second half. With 3:29 remaining in the game, graduate student forward Chancellor Barnard fouled out, and just over 30 seconds later, freshman forward Calistus Anyichie did the same. Both were on and off of the court throughout the entirety of the period.
"We played the whole second half in foul trouble," Dempsey said. "And that didn't help because it hurt us on the glass and in the interior on the zones in the second half where I thought they got quite a few second chance points, being 21-7 on second chance points, and there were able to score easier in the paint as we had some of our bigger guys in and out with foul trouble."
Sessoms once again led the Bearcats in scoring with 22 points. Graduate student guard J.C. Show pitched in 19 points and eight rebounds. For Morgan State, freshman guard Sherwyn Devonish-Prince Jr. and redshirt junior forward Jordan Little both led the Bears with 14 points each.
Last season, Binghamton and Morgan State kicked off their seasons with a matchup against each other in the Events Center. BU prevailed in a dominant 76-59 victory, with four Bearcats finishing the game in double-digit point totals.
The Bearcats are now more than halfway through their nonconference season, and they sit below .500, with only one win against a Division I opponent and no road victories. This year's nonconference slate has been tougher than previous seasons, but the struggles against their opponents thus far have to be objectively concerning for Dempsey's squad. With the contests only getting tougher, the team must improve itself in order to better prepare for the conference season, which sits just a month away.
This Saturday, the Bearcats will return home for their next game against Loyola Maryland. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Preparing for tomorrow's Table for Two ... A Swedish couple. A night full of clues ... What they seek they shall find.
The Treasure awaits ...
Preparing from at least the day before involves conceptualizing the experience, creating the elements of it and chopping ingredients so I can begin making the various courses. Tomorrow's dining experience will have five parts/courses.
Looking forward to providing the opportunity for them to have a very memorable night.


text:
In nearly all aspects of life, we want our time and money spent well. The same is true for those in pursuit of higher education. Today's students attend college for a variety of reasons, and whether enrolled in a degree/certificate program or personal enrichment course, everyone wants their money's worth. But how exactly is "value" assessed? Students get the best bang for their dollar when quality education is offered at an affordable price.
Evoking a term like the value in higher education conversations often leads people to think about salary — focusing on the economic and workforce benefits of a college degree. Certainly, that's a critical and practical part of the equation. But, the value should also focus on outcomes that prepare students for lifelong learning and long-term professional success and contributions to the social good.
The number of students attending international schools worldwide is predicted to increase from 3.82 million enrolments in 2015 to 8.26 million by 2025. However, there is a rapidly increasing demand from different countries for English-medium education.
Texila American University (TAU) Group is a leading education pioneer in the areas of Health Sciences. Students from over 40 nationalities are enrolled in the campus in Guyana for its different programs. Programs offered include – Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Science & Doctor of Medicine (BSMD) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Students from over 60 Nationalities are enrolled in our distance programs on various levels. Programs are offered in the following schools: School of Nursing, Management, Information Technology, Public Health, and Education& Many more.


text:
WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE!Mrs. CurranDistance Learning
Teachers will do their best to respond to parent and
student inquiries in a timely manner.
Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.For distance learning assignments follow the links below.Check back daily for new assignments.*Remember to check Mrs. Petersen's website for Social Studiesand Miss Sperling's website for Science.In a world where you can be anythingBe BraveBe KindBe email@example.com. # B-15732-222-5900 Ext. 1110


text:
An post-apocalyptic action & adventure film in which a lone man fights to protect a sacred book; highly recommended.
Starring Denzel Washington & Gary Oldman; 🍅 47% ⭐ 6.9; 67% off, was $14.99, now $4.99!
Want more Mac deals from across the internet (& not just the Mac App Store)? Support MDM Deals on Patreon so I can do the work to expand my system!


text:
Look around and youll find these deals on the web. Just be patient and do your research carefully. For those that don't know auto auctions are the quickest and easiest ways for banks and government agencies to get rid of seized and repossessed vehicles. Government Auction Used Cars these auctions can be found all over the United States and can occur daily weekly and monthly and are a good place to find the automobile you've been searching for at a significant savings. Here are six quick reasons why buying a car at an auction can be a good idea. 1. When you find a good auction site you will have piece of mind knowing they stake their reputation on providing a good experience.
Good keywords to use when searching are salvage scrap junk or wrecking yards. So the answer is yes you can sell your vehicle. Get rid of your junk property and put a little extra cash in your pocket! Not to mention this form of selling your car is great for the environment; not a bad way for making a few extra bucks.If you've been planning to get yourself a new car then you Government Auction Used Cars might want to head on out to any government car auctions in your area. This is a great way for you to see pre-owned vehicles of nearly all clcares offered to the public at a budget-friendly price despite being in top running condition.
Tyres. A simple brief check can save you a fair few quid here. Check by sight and feel across the full width of each tyre to make sure they have decent tread
- Here we have taken the results for one technician over 12 months caruming basic pay of 12 per hour and hours sold out at an average of 60 per hour
- Arrange to see the car in daylight as dusk can cover a multitude of sins on the body and under the bonnet of any vehicle
- Through their years of auctions and appraisals they've learned who and where the buyers are as well as how to reach them
- Even though there are a lot of car auctions in United States people there come to the car auction Canada because they have more chances and opportunities here than in their own country
- Auction Sales where End all your auctions on the same day and during the same general time frame whatever you are marketing examine different days and times of the day to determine what works best for you
- But then if you or someone in your family has recently become wheelchair-bound your life is full of new issues and concerns you probably never thought you'd have to deal with
. 4
If you are in the marketplace for an auto particularly a high end expensive car and you do not need to pay full retail price presidency vehicle auctions are the way to go! You may find some of the finest values in the auto auction market without having to sacrifice all your cash. Are you Government Auction Used Cars thinking about buying a used car or truck at Arizona public auto auction? This article is designed to provide you with the details on how an Arizona public auto auction works. Specifics may vary from auction to auction; however the following information includes helpful and important guidelines from which everyone can benefit.
Often it is important that the car is driven and maintained mileage. So before you purchase should thoroughly caress the condition of the car. Look out for freshly painted! It is best to buy a car with the factory paint even if it is in poor condition.
It is important to note that most government-owned cars are retired after either five years of use or when its mileage reaches 60000. Here are some useful tips that will help you get the best deals from state auto auctions: 1. Research is key If you want bargain rock bottom prices you must go the extra mile.
Foreclosures are not sold by Realtors. Foreclosure real estate is auctioned at a Public Trustee Sale in the county in which the property is found. These auctions are accessible to the public.
Public car auctions: These are open to all. Company car auctions: These are open to employees of the company. Police & Government car auctions: These are usually open to all customers. Bank Insurance and Salvage car auctions: These are open only to car dealers. Online auctions: The most recent addition to car auctions they are open to all. Although all auction types involve a risk component online auction is possibly the most risky.
Just as you would take great care when buying and
selling a spare part you have to pay equal attention to buying and selling productives' time – or even more so because you cannot 'stock' productives' time. In other words if you don't sell their time today you cannot sell it tomorrow. Time for sale So once time is gone it's gone whereas a spare part will still be in stock. So it is a good idea to know how much time you have for sale. This would seem pretty simple.
Friendly staff loaner vehicles and speedy service were enough to make a customer come back in the past. Now few ealerships look like five-star hotels. A typical car dealer in Chicago sells both new and/or used cars including certified pre-owned cars offers financing and employs highly trained automotive technicians.
Recently that litigation has expanded from dealers suing manufacturers to dealers suing dealers. If one had to predict the area in which litigation will expand in the next ten years one would have to include in that prediction the area surrounding buy-sell negotiations. The courts have held time and again that hard bargaining is part of the American system [Sheehan v. Atlantic International Insurance Co. but they have also noted that the notions of fair play and a sense of propriety are also a part of that system. [Rich Whillock Inc. v.
The state of Pennsylvania is home to about 12 million residents the 6th most populous places in the United States of America. If you live in this place and you are planning to buy second hand vehicle for your personal and family transportation needs then among the best places to go are car auctions in Pennsylvania. These places can give you one of the best deals in your life; with numerous good quality cars offered
at amazingly very low prices.


text:
Alkor Aluminium Solar Energy System serves new technologies on renewable energy resources and provides counseling , project preparation , assembly, manufacturing , maintenance and other similar services in domestic and foreign contracts. Our company is serving solar energy system sector sub-construction needs by producing aluminium profiles and connection materials all assembly and application works of all products manufactured are performed by Alkor Aluminium Energy. We finalize the domestic and foreign projects by construction ,manufacturing , assembly an on- site application as Turkey We guarantee to serve the fastest most effective and most economic aand safest services for projects and investment of our customers by getting the power form quality
for more information about our service please use the request form
Alkor Aluminium is the member of Doku group Companies with its 40 years sectoral experience. Alkor Aluminium has adopted the principle of being successful in domestic and foreign competition and blazing a trail with its modern technological equipment, reliability in quality and fast service mentality with the pride of being the first in the sector.
Installed Power:
Application Type:
Solar sistemler için alüminyum konstruksiyon üretim ve uygulamasında Türkiye'de uzman kuruluş olan Alkor Alüminyum Solar Enerji Sistemleri kataloğunu yandaki
linkten indirip inceleyebilirsiniz..
© Copyright 2018 ALKOR Solar Enerji Sistemleri. All Rights Reserved.


text:
For those loyal audiophiles who own 'classic' Roksan CD player models DP-1, Attessa or original Caspian, working or not, we are offering, for a limited time, £700 off the price of a brand new, award winning Roksan M2 Caspian CD player which normally retails for £1649. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Repair of a Musical Fidelity Elektra E100
Last month a customer presented a nicely preserved Musical Fidelity Elektra E100 integrated amplifier for repair – the fault was that there was considerable mains hum audible from the loudspeakers on all inputs.
Arcam FMJ A38 integrated amplifier circuit diagram/ service manual
An excellent, reliable and good sounding amplifier from Arcam. Continue reading


text:
The United States Tax Court is a sixteen (16) judge court headed by a Chief Judge. Members are appointed by the President of the United States with the consent of the Senate for 15 year terms. Most of the judges have had extensive backgrounds in taxation, including legal expertise in taxation and other governmental agencies or departments.
The principal office of the Tax Court is in Washington D.C. However, the Tax Court may sit in any city and in practice cases are heard by a single judge in 104 cities throughout the United States.
The jurisdiction of the Tax Court is invoked by a Petition filed by the Taxpayer for a re-determination of a proposed tax deficiency assessed by the Commissioner.
The Taxpayer is always the Petitioner and the Commissioner is always the Respondent.
A statutory notice of deficiency [90 day letter], which is issued by the Commissioner, is critical to the jurisdiction of the Tax Court. Without it, the Tax Court lacks the power to act. Deficiency, in turn is dependent upon non-payment.
A Petition must be filed by the Taxpayer within 90 days after the date of a registered or certified mailing of a deficiency notice and within 150 days if the deficiency notice is addressed to a person residing outside of the United States.
The conduct of a United States Tax Court trial is similar to that of other United States Courts without a jury. The Taxpayer, who has the burden of proof, opens first and closes last, and the order of procedure is usually as follows:
The rest of the proceeding may be concluded with a closing argument by the Commissioner followed by a closing argument by the Petitioner. However, since the rules call for written briefs to be filled within 45 days and reply for briefs within 30 days thereafter, these briefs normally serve as closing statements for both parties.
Since the Tax Court case consists of an action for re-determination of a deficiency, it is a trial de novo. The Taxpayer has the burden to establish by a preponderance of evidence that the deficiency in question is incorrect.
Stated differently, the Commissioner's determination of a deficiency is presumed to be correct.
Thus, if the Taxpayer is unable to provide the facts needed, he is not excused and his case will fail.
On the other hand, once evidence is introduced in support of the Taxpayer's proof, a presumption of correctness of the deficiency will no longer control and it will not be given evidentiary value. Further, the Taxpayer's burden of proof is limited to showing that the deficiency was erroneous and it does not require him to show the correct amount of tax liability.
At the conclusion of the Tax Court's determination of issues in a case, the computation of the correct amount of deficiency or over payment may be required.
A Tax Court decision is rendered in the form of a division report by the judge who heard the case. Within 30 days of the issuance of a division report, the chief judge can order a review of the report by the entire Tax Court. If such an order is issued a final decision will then be rendered by majority vote of the entire court; if a division report is not reviewed it then constitutes a final decision.
If you or a loved one needs help with a situation involving one of these areas, please contact Thomas N. Silverman, P.A. at 561.775.7500 (24 hours) or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
We call them flying rats and we trap, poison or push the nuisance birds away from bridges and the ledges of downtown buildings.
But perhaps pigeons are just misunderstood. At least, that's what a group of university researchers think. They're testing a new, er, old approach, really, to the problem of pigeon poop.
By this time next year, they'll have at least one attractive stone "pigeon cote" to house the birds, attracting them to one place in order to concentrate the poop and use it as fertilizer. It works with nature, rather than controlling it, and aims to restore an ancient, mutually-beneficial relationship that modern society simply forgot.
Yuck. Yes, I know. But intriguing as well. As city council heads into a week full of tough environmental decisions, I wonder if there's a broader wisdom here that can help.
But first, these pigeons.
Pigeons really are the flying kings of poop. One study found they poop up to 40 times a day, although English researcher Kristine Kowalchuk would put that closer to 10, based on what she saw from a rescued baby pigeon.
She was walking out of the Art Gallery of Alberta one afternoon in the spring of 2016 when she found the tiny bird sitting quietly in the gutter. She picked it up, carried it home and raised it in her spare room until it was too big and messy to keep any longer.
That's what got her thinking about pigeons, and the many references to squab (young pigeon) and the excellence of pigeon droppings as fertilizer she found littered throughout 17th century cookbooks and farming manuals during her English PhD.
It turns out farmers across Europe and North Africa would create large houses for free-ranging pigeons in fields or above their homes so that the birds would roost in one spot. That way both the young birds and poop could be harvested.
A pigeon cote in the Cottswolds region of England. Researcher Kristine Kowalchuk has been studying the role cotes played in a previous mutually-beneficial relationship between pigeons and humans. KRISTINE KOWALCHUK
Now Kowalchuk and several other University of Alberta researchers (an environmental sociologist, a philosopher and a professor of art and design) are using a $7,500 grant to build their own pigeon cote. It's being built on a farm near Camrose because none of the five organizations with pigeon problems they contacted here in the city would entertain the idea.
They're hoping a year observing the cote in action will change attitudes.
"We have so many misconceptions and cultural bias," says Kowalchuk, citing studies measuring the risk of getting sick from being around the poop as tiny, akin to getting sick from a pet dog or breaking a leg from slipping on a dandelion. The person shovelling it out periodically would simply wear a mask.
Plus, the cote itself doesn't increase populations; only feeding them does that, she says. "Our parks and flower beds could all benefit. … Another way of looking at pigeons is entirely possible."
I love the simplicity of Kowalchuk's approach. I love the way it turns our pigeon problem on its head, resets a relationship.
That's why I'll be pondering pigeons as council wrestles with the environment file next week: first with its greenhouse gas reduction targets on Tuesday, then with waste management Thursday and a proposed ban on single-use plastics.
Because pigeon control isn't the only area where humans expect we can control and build our way out of a mess with technology. We pave large parking lots and wonder why we have flooding. We cut trees and seem puzzled at the heat and dust of the city. We set out one big bag of all our trash and wonder why garbage fees keep rising.
I don't think a single-use plastic ban will help much. It's too narrow and complicated to administer. I'd rather see small fees for bags at the grocery store combined with measures that actually change a culture — like neighbourhood-level composting with free soil in exchange for yard waste drop-offs.
As for curbing carbon emissions, city officials have a long list of actions needed, from incentivizing electric cars to expanding district energy. But I don't think technology is enough to solve this issue, not without a cultural change. Perhaps the lessons of pigeon poop will help there, too.
About Pigeon Patrol:
Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
Contact us at 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD, (604) 585-9279 or visit our website at www.pigeonpatrol.ca
Bird Gone, Pigeon Gone, Seagull Gone, Pigeon problems, pigeon spikes, 1-877-4NO-BIRD, 4-S Gel, Bird Control, Pigeon Control, bird repellent, Bird Spikes, sonic bird repellent, stainless steel bird spikes, bird spikes Vancouver, Ultra Sonic Bird Control, Bird Netting, Plastic Bird Spikes, Canada bird spike deterrents, Pigeon Pests, B Gone Pigeon, Pigeon Patrol, pest controller, pest control operator, pest control technician, Pigeon Control Products, humane pigeon spikes, pigeon deterrents, pigeon traps, Pigeon repellents, Sound & Laser Deterrents, wildlife control, raccoon, skunk, squirrel deterrent, De-Fence Spikes, Dragons Den, Canada bird spikes, Canada pigeon, pigeon control, pidgon patrol, pidgon. Kill pigeons, crow, starling
The post Elise Stolte: Gleaning wisdom from an ancient approach to pigeon poop appeared first on Pigeon Patrol Canada – Bird Control Products & Services.


text:
"So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me… everyday."
― Nicholas Sparks
Luxury, Award-Winning Destination Wedding and Engagement Photography and Videography by Lindsay and Nathan Varner. Based out of Central Pennsylvania and traveling worldwide. Weddings are Magical Things!


text:
Nordigi was invited as lecturer at Autic Seminar 2017, which took place at Quality Hotel in Tønsberg on November 2nd. Our presentation had the title - Nordigi Mobility, Client in the Sky. Easy Thin Client Solution for CitectSCADA.
EMC testing and antenna tuning of Nord Nexus Multinode & Datalogger. Nordigi has entered into a partnership with Shortlink Compliance in Sweden for pretesting / testing of antenna, antenna tuning and EMC of Nordig Nexus Multinode & Datalogger.
Nordigi AS is now in the run-up phase of Nordigi Datalogger. Nordigi Datalogger is a physically small BLE IoT device, a sensor module with the ability to measure and extract data on humidity, water detection, ambient temperature, brightness and vibration. Nordigi Datalogger is battery powered and communicates over BLE.
For our Gateway feature in Nordigi Nexus Multinode we have now conducted a successful stability test. The image shows monitoring in our cloud service Nordigi Mobility of relative humidity measurements from a BLE device with translation from BLE to WiFi in Nordigi Nexus Multinode.
Silicia - Vestfold Technology Incubator "Show & Tell" meeting on Monday morning, May 29th, were hosted by Nordigi and Ablecon.
Nordigi has now come to the run-up phase of the development of Nordigi Nexus Multinode. Nexus Multinode is Nordigi's "Swiss Army Knife".
Nordigi is therefore pleased to inform that we were recently awarded the establishment grant, Phase 2, Commercialization, from Innovation Norway.


text:
Green Roof
One of our customers sent us this photo of a green roof they made. And just 2 days ago I mentioned we like getting these photos, in a post featuring another customer's photo!
Woohoo! We also love green roofs!
Goat house with plants from Cactus Jungle. It has been a year. Sorry I meant to send sooner. I lost the name of the gal that works there that helped me. She wanted to see it complete. This photo does not do it justice. I love it!Thank you for your help with this,Susan Nightingale
And it's a goat house! I love goats!
How Green Are You?
National Geographic wants to know, or wants you to know. Check out their Greendex. I did. I scored 61, but then it's self-scoring, so I'm sure I shaded my answers a bit.
The Mystery of the Galapagos Islands
The NYAS traveled to the Galapagos Islands to find out why certain cacti species there are starting to disappear.
With tourists swelling in number each year the Galapagos have now been put by UNESCO on the list of endangered World Heritage sites. In March of 2007 a team of four, led by Darwinian expert Frank Sulloway, and sponsored by the Charles Darwin Research Foundation, focused their investigation on the destruction of endemic Opuntia cactus. They used old photographs and a repeat photography technique during a 16-day field trip.
Dr. Julianne Chase will describe some of the policies and quarantine procedures intended to protect the fragile ecosystem and native species
It turns out that you had to have attended a lecture on April 21 in New York to have found out what was going on. For the rest of us, the Mystery Remains…
Unless you attended Dr. Chase's lecture yourself and want to update us on the results yourself, which would be lovely. I'll send you a box of cookies…
We don't use vermiculite in our soil mixes because it is energy-intensive. Turns out there are other problems with it too. The Straight Dope tells all.
The trouble with vermiculite has nothing to do with the substance itself, but rather with a contaminant that's sometimes found in vermiculite ores: asbestos….
Technically, it's not just insulation that poses such potential threat, as there are plenty of vermiculite-bearing gardening products around too — it's added to potting soils to help them hold more water. In 2000 the EPA tested 54 of these: 22 contained asbestos, it turned out, with 8 containing significant amounts and 1 actually releasing asbestos fibers into the air when used. Overall, though, the exposure level for the average gardener was found to be quite low
Hey! Stop Your Poaching!
And I don't mean eggs…
Anyway, the BBC tells you what's going on down in Mexico.
But in Mexico, organised crime has moved into a different market: cactus plants.
It has become a multi-million dollar business, so sought after are some of the species.
I know none of you do this, so I guess I should stop my harangue, as if I had even started one. Maybe someday.
Water Rationing
It looks like we're in for some water rationing in the East Bay. Reservoirs are moderate, but it seems that erratic rainfall has made the water board worried about 2 bad years in a row on water levels. They're considering restrictions and rationing this summer. From the SF Chronicle.
EBMUD… said that although January and February were wet months, March was the second driest March in the district's 85-year history and April is the driest to date.
That means the Sierra snowpack, which melts into the Pardee Reservoir where 90 percent of EBMUD water comes from, is yielding half its normal runoff….
More from the Chronicle
"All the research around the impact of climate change in California shows potential prolonged droughts, drier winters, more wild swings between drier years and wet years," said Tony Winnicker, spokesman for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, which provides water to residents of the city as well as communities on the Peninsula. "As water agencies and as consumers, we need to manage our water more wisely. There will never again be a period in California where we don't have to think about water conservation."
Winnicker and officials from 10 other regional water agencies met Wednesday to renew a campaign urging consumers to use less water. The meeting came one day after the East Bay Municipal Utility District, which provides water to 1.3 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, announced that its board is examining mandatory water restrictions, price increases and even water allotments in an effort to stretch its dwindling supply.
This is sounding like serious stuff. We've already had customers (yesterday) mention changing over to low-water gardens because of this.
Australian Weeds
There's been some big news in the Australian Weed business. A cactus has escaped and poses dangers to wildlife and cattle too.

Department of Primary Industries (DPI&F) Biosecurity Queensland land protection officer, Jodie Sippel, said the Hudson pear cactus, a native of Mexico, has been found growing in Mundubbera Shire with a potential second site in the Monto area.

Hudson pear (Cylindropuntia rosea), is declared a Class 1 weed, which means it must be eradicated, she said.

It is highly invasive and spreads whenever an animal, vehicle or person brushes against it and dislodges plant segments that take root on contact with the ground.

The spines from Hudson pear pose a serious threat to people, horses, dogs, cattle, sheep and most wildlife….

Hudson pear was first detected in Australia, in NSW, in the 1960s.

According to some reports, its spread was aided by opal miners who deliberately grew them around their diggings to keep prowlers and thieves away.

It has been in all the papers in Australia. This is just one reasonable article describing the mess that can happen when people take a pretty and/or functional ornamental plant into a new territory where it has no natural barriers to growth, and then it takes off causing problems far and wide. Even a cactus. A delicious cactus.

Threatened Species and Poaching
Poaching is a problem throughout the world. Many countries may have tough laws against poaching and yet lax enforcement. Many of these countries are far far away. Others, not so far.

Cactus poaching is booming in Mexico, helping to make wildlife species trafficking the third-largest smuggling industry in Mexico behind drugs and guns.

The trade is fueled by private collectors and the burgeoning xeriscape movement in the U.S. South and Southwest.

Rare cacti species can fetch hundreds of dollars on black markets from the United States to Japan.

Mexico's deserts are so ravaged by cactus poachers that researchers no longer publish the location of new species they find, lest eager collectors plunder the newfound cacti….

more after the break….

Continue reading "Threatened Species and Poaching"
Bakersfield California
A big Bakersfield development threatens an endangered cactus. From the Bakersfield Californian:

The Canyons, perhaps the single most controversial development in Bakersfield today…. would put about 1,300 homes on 890 acres atop the bluffs overlooking the Kern River in northeast Bakersfield….

In particular, they'll look at the effects the development would have on the endangered cactus preserve downhill from the proposed development.

Right now, the Bakersfield cactus thrives because it gets rainwater from the whole area, but changes to the drainage patterns there could put them in jeopardy, she said.

Court cases are pending as we speak. Any protests?

Garden Advice
San Luis Obispo, like many California towns, is recommending you go drought-tolerant in your garden. Here are some of their tips:

A succulent garden spot

GARDEN TIPS FROM FRANK GABRIEL

RAISE IT UP

Mounding the soil into berms creates dynamic focal points and allows you to add good soil, increasing the drainage essential for succulents.

MIX IT UP

Contrast the bold colors and diverse forms of succulents to create striking combinations throughout the garden.

ROCK OUT!

Whether its boulders, flagstone or rock mulch, stone gives a natural feel and creates structure in the garden.

Nicely done. I don't have any snarky comments to add to such a simple and straightforward set of recommendations.

Austin Gardeners go Green for 2008
It turns out that cactus and succulents are the latest "green" plants, what with all the low-water requirements and all. In Austin, they take their "green" gardens seriously. At least, for 2008 they will…

In 2008, Bering has an ambitious project at his home a rock wall that houses cacti and succulents that sounds like it should be called the Hanging Gardens of Beringdom.

Conrad also promises to encourage us to plant more tried and true natives in the coming year.

Good for them.

More Peyote News
ABC News reports on the Bad Times for Peyote Harvesters. The article is the same wire story I've already posted about, but they add this bit to the mix:

This is a commonly found peyote plant, photographed March 20, 2004, it is often confused with the rare star cactus that is an endangered species found only in certain parts of northern Mexico and Starr County, Texas. A first ever study of this star cactus is being done on land purchased by the Nature Conservancy under a species recovery plan directed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife. It is believed by people conducting the study that there are only 2,000 or so of the starcactus left in the wild. The location is kept secret because of poachers who can get a large sum of money for the cactus. (Joe Hermosa/ AP Photo )

More on Peyote
As if yesterday's Peyote posting wasn't enough, in which we passed on everything we know about the cactus, and linked to an article about how tourists in Mexico were decimating the wild population, now here comes a story about the Texas variety of Peyote. From Reuters we find out that they are having similar problems with dwindling numbers of peyote plants in the wild. In Texas the problem is not wasted hippies, but stems largely from lands being used for hunting preserves for the wealthy. Dick Cheney often shoots captive animals there.

 The profession seems barely legal in a nation perennially at war with drugs, but in the peyote region there is nothing clandestine about it.

Morales has a big sign out in front of his modest home that proclaims "Mauro Morales — Peyote Dealer, Buy or Sell Peyote."

It includes his phone number should any prospective customers pass by.

"It's a business," he said with a shrug of the shoulders in a recent interview. "It's the only income I got."

More after the break…

Continue reading "More on Peyote"
Plenty Magazine
Their motto is "It's Easy Being Green" and here they demonstrate with news of some newly liberated wild lands.

Nearly two dozen members of a New Mexico non-profit, three geologists, sundry guests, and one reporter bowed their heads to 30-knot winds last Saturday to hike up 6,272-foot Chupadera Peak in central New Mexicos Chihuahuan desert. The motley band was celebrating the unique purchase and donation of this $62,000 rock.

The cacti and cresote covered mountain rises abruptly on the western side of the Rio Grande floodplain. As part of the Chupadera Mountains, it provides both high elevation habitat for songbirds and serves as a natural wall protecting the wetland stopover home for more than 50,000 wintering birds.

A birding group called Friends of the Bosque will give this 140-acre chunk of mountain to Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a roughly 57,000-acre area of protected land in New Mexico. The refuge will in turn ask Congress to designate the land as wilderness.

More after the break….

Continue reading "Plenty Magazine"


text:
Job Description
The Company
Signify Technology are now working with an international Broadcasting company that currently requires Core Scala Developers to their London. Offering a 6 month contract and paying up to £550 per day dependent on level of experience in Functional Programming.
The Role
- Work with a large and fast-growing brand
- Build a scalable system
- Operate within a small team
- Utilise your Scala skills in an interesting project
Skills & Experience
- Extensive Experience with Scala
- Functional Scala Experience (i.e.. CATS & Shapeless)
- Previous Experience with Java
- Experience with AKKA, Kafka & preferably Cassandra
- Knowledge of Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, Docker is a bonus
If you think you could have what our client is looking for then please apply with an updated CV and availability to email@example.com - +44203 865 0621


text:
Slow Cinema presents Brookford Almanac
We will present the documentary film Brookford Almanac in an evening that celebrates farmers and the food they create at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) 973 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH 03801 on Saturday, October 4 at 4pm, doors will open at 3.45. Admission is $5 for Slow Food Members, and $10 general admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance online here, but seating is limited so you are encouraged to book early!
Brookford Almanac chronicles a year in the life of Luke and Catarina Mahoney who are young, first-generation farmers living their dream of running a biologically diverse farm and organic dairy in New Hampshire. As with many first-generation farmers, they lease their land as they work to build a successful business. But hardship strikes when they learn the lease on their farm will not be renewed and they are forced to look for land in a new community. This documentary is cinema verité at its best, capturing a year in the Mahoney's lives as they tirelessly work the land, raise their family, and pursue their dreams of farming. The Mahoney's story is one of old rituals, new practices, and the future of the American farmer. Luke and Catarina Mahoney will participate in a Q & A after the film, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and giving us an update.
Created by filmmaker, Cozette Russell and her producer husband, Julian, this film tells the story of a family, and a farm very close to the hearts of many in the Seacoast. Russell's work often explores the relationship between people and land. She studied filmmaking at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in film, video and new media. She is currently the Program Coordinator at The Film Study Center at Harvard University and lives in Lee, New Hampshire.
Prior to the local film, three award-winning shorts from the Real Food Media Contest will be screened as part of the Real Food Media Pop-Up Festival that is happening across the country. "We were approached by Real Food Media and asked if we wanted to join our fellow Slow Food chapters across the country in presenting some of the winners from their recent competition," explains Slow Food Seacoast board member Catherine Stewart. "Film is such an excellent medium to explore the realities of our food industry, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to pair some of these international short films with a very special local documentary." This event will run as a first in SFS's new Slow Cinema series that aims to highlight local, national and international food issues, explains Stewart. "We plan to show more films in the future that celebrate, question and document the food we eat. There's lots more in store next year." More news about future screenings, and other events will be available on the Slow Food Seacoast website soon.
As part of the evening of films, there will be a reception featuring cheese from Brookford Farm. You can purchase your tickets in advance with a credit card online or cash/check only at the door. However space is limited so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.


text:
- 12" x 12"
- Each microfiber is finer than a human hair and is sliced 16 times, resulting in millions of microscopic hooks on each cloth to capture dirt and dust
- Absorbs up to 7 times its weight in water
- Extremely absorbent, quick drying, lint free and non-abrasive
- Machine washable. Wash hot. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. Low heat tumble dry.
•$15 CAD flat rate for North American customers, $10 CAD for customers in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
•For the rest of the world, shipping charges are determined by the weight of each item of the order. Shipping charge breakdowns are indicated during the checkout process.
•Please note additional tax and duty fee may apply for shipments outside of Canada. Such fees are outside of our control and thus ANNMS is not responsible for the additional charges. For further information on custom and excise policies in your country, please contact your local customs office.
•*Certain restrictions apply, all publications are excluded from from free shipping promotion. Free shipping promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion and/or sale items. All rights reserved by ANNMS.
•All regular priced items are eligible for exchange or store credit within 14 days from the purchase date, only in brand new, unworn condition. No cash refund. No return for publications.
•All sale items and discounted merchandises are FINAL SALE, no exception.
•Please note ANNMS reserves the right to refuse any transactions, including exchanges/refunds, should the customer not comply with the aforementioned policies. Please ensure to contact us prior to any exchange or refund requests. ANNMS does not accept any returned parcels without prior communication with our staff.
•Unless specifically requested, ANNMS only provides receipts via email, please ensure to keep your email for return/ exchange purposes.
Please note, customers are responsible for all shipping charges to ship back orders to annms for exchange or refund for store credit.


text:
Book Tee Times
Tee Times
Input Score
This location is closed for business.
18 hole regulation length course
72 par | 6,945 yards | 131 slope
74.3 rating | Rye grass
Suggest Edit
The 18-hole "Roddy Ranch" course at the Roddy Ranch Golf Course facility in Antioch, California features 6,945 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 74.3 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Rye grass. Designed by J. Michael Poellot, ASGCA, the Roddy Ranch golf course opened in 2000. Kevin Fitzgerald, PGA manages the course as the General Manager.
View Flyover
Great layout. Lot's of challenge and variation between holes. Greens are definitely quick. Even after a few years of conditioning. Staff and amenities could use improvement. Otherwise, it's a great place to play!!
I am pretty new to golf, but I think most people would agree this is a tough course. There is not a flat lie on it and the greens are tricky. Hotter than hell in the summer time too and not much shade. It's so hilly that I think a cart is a must although I saw one or two people walking it in 90 degrees plus. There are quite a few outstanding views and the course is maintained pretty well. There were a few too many mudholes for my taste. Lot's of challenges and good variety of distance between the holes. I had fun but I am glad I had a discount for my birthday because fifty bucks would have made it less fun. The facilities are primitive. The clubhouse is like two double wides latched together, but they are seriously air conditioned. You can still get a sandwich and beer, its just not luxury.
Really dissapointed, this course isn't great. Luckily we only paid 30 dollars a person because they just punched the greens. I'm glad that's all we paid, because it wasn't the best. I should note it was very windy that day, so that kind of hurts this course. At the same time though, i hear the course is windy a lot, so if it's a regular thing, that has to be taken into consideration. The bunkers were really hard, and felt like more sand was needed. If you are a good player, this is a challenging course, but with the wind, it was down right ridiculous. For a "higher end" course, the clubhouse can barely be called a clubhouse. The carts are new, I guess that's a plus. The driving range doesn't have many slots. Overall dissapointed, save your time and potential rattlesnake confrontation.
Overall pretty good experience. The condition of the greens was a little disappointing. They were lightining fast, but also had a lot of areas of disrepair. The general service (marshall, front desk and cart girl was great.) Pretty good pace of play - we got around in about 4.5 hours.
I just played this course for the first time and found it very enjoyable. It's challenging enough to make you think about your shots, but not ridiculously hard. Definitely follow the tee recommendations for your index, though. The 6th hole is a bit contrived, but over-all the holes are well-designed and varied enough to keep it interesting for the entire round. Course conditions were very good. They still need to build out a true clubhouse, but what they have at the moment is enough to meet the immediate needs. I'll definitely be back.
Roddy RanchOne of the best new golf courses in NorCal in a long time. Great strategic design and interesting, challenging bunkering. Cross bunkers are rarely seen today, but Roddy has them and they make for a fascinating choices from the tee. The course is designed to play hard and fast.
Roddy Ranch Golf Course
Golf Only facility
65 tees driving range
18 regulation holes
No recent major awards have been noted.
No local tournaments listed for this course. Add a tournament here.


text:
Oman contractor Galfar offloads Indian assets in $45m sale
Muscat-listed Galfar has sold all of its investments in India, including a local unit and machinery assets, to PMA
Galfar Engineering & Contracting has agreed to sell all of its Indian assets to investment house PMA International in a deal worth $44.7m (OMR17.2m).
The Omani contractor will divest its India-based construction company, Galfar Engineering & Contracting India, and five vehicles used to build roads.
Plans to offload its India-based assets came to light in October 2017, when the company notified Muscat Securities Market of its intention to explore potential divestment opportunities.
PMA International will pay 10% of the fee upfront and transfer the outstanding 90% in four instalments over the next two years. Galfar expects to make $3.9m (OMR1.5m) in profit from the deal.
The acquisition still requires regulatory approval and a final vote by Galfar's shareholders, which will be held if authorities okay the deal.
Progress on the divestment maintains Galfar's strong start to the year, following a trio of multimillion-dollar contract wins.
In January, the business won a $77.8m (OMR26.9m) government contract to set up a water network in Al Hamra and Bilad Sait in the north-east. More recently, India-headquartered Punj Lloyd handed Galfar a $1.9m (OMR753,000) deal to install equipment for the Fahud to Sohar natural gas pipeline.
Galfar also secured a $7.4m (OMR2.8m) contract to set up heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning for Oman Telecommunications Company.


text:
HP 96 (C8767WN) Original Ink Cartridge, 860 Page Yield, Black
Item #: 1273236
$89.79 $67.34
Receive FREE SHIPPING with promo code ALL4FALL at checkout
Free Shipping Eligible: Details
School Specialty Shipping Policy
Items Shipped Within the Contiguous 48 United States
Free Shipping Eligible Items
- Free shipping and handling on eligible supply orders of $49 or more. Free shipping calculation is based on the subtotals of eligible items, after any additional discounts are applied.
- For subtotals less than $49, the shipping and handling charge is $9.95.
Free Shipping Ineligible Items
- Shipping and handling charges are 12% of the subtotal of the items, after any discounts are applied, with a $5 minimum charge.
Free Shipping Ineligible Items
- Shipping and handling charges are 15% of the subtotal of the items, after any discounts are applied, with a $99 minimum charge. If the subtotal is greater than $1,000, please call 1-877-350-0645 or E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com for a freight quote.
In Stock - Next Day Delivery
Customer Reviews
HP 96 inkjet print cartridge provides fast, laser-quality black text and graphics. This cartridge is ideal for high-volume document printing and produces great results. It works together with the HP 95 or HP 97 tri-color inkjet print cartridges. All combinations will provide excellent results, or switch between these different products to get the best results. Cartridge is compatible with Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 5740, 5740xi, 5940, 5940xi, 6520, 6520xi, 6540, 6540dt, 6540xi, 6620, 6620xi, 6830v, 6840, 6840dt, 6840xi, 6940, 6940dt, 6980, 6980dt, 6988, 6988dt, 9800, 9800d; Officejet 7210, 7210v, 7210xi, 7310, 7310xi, 7410, 7410xi; Photosmart 2610, 2610v, 2610xi, 2710, 2710xi, 8049, 8050, 8150, 8150v, 8150xi, B8350, 8049, 8450, 8450xi and 8750. Cartridge yields approximately 860 pages. Made in USA.
- Provides fast, laser-quality black text and graphics
- Ideal for high-volume document printing and produces great results


text:
Christopher Rodecker and his dad Kim Rodecker own a father-son lawn service where they've cut down just about everything.
"Overgrown tree limbs, bushes, overgrown thistle," said 12-year-old Christopher Rodecker.
But in some of the taller bushes, they've been finding pellet guns with the orange tip removed, but to the average person, they look very real.
"If it was ditched behind something, that could be a problem that could have been used in a crime, even if it was not a real gun it could have been used in a crime," said Kim Rodecker.
He says the three houses where he's found them outside, mostly in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood, all have something in common.
"They're usually by a spot there's maybe an ally by it, where somebody just ditched the gun, most of them have been there for a long time," said Kim.
Luckily Kim teaches concealed carry courses and his son is also knowledgeable about guns.
"I never really feel scared or alarmed, cause I've been dealing with guns my whole life," said Christopher.
But Kim has advice for the folks who can't tell the difference.
"If people find one of these especially if it looks like it's fresh, it's just been out and maybe thrown in the yard, call the police," he said.


text:
Copeland, West Cumbria
Unite Against Fascism activists were out in Millom, Cumbria, last Sunday.
Over 2,000 leaflets were distributed in an an area being targeted by the British National Party (BNP).
One resident took leaflets to distribute and discuss with their friends in the pub.
Manchester UAF leafleted in Blackley, North Manchester, on Sunday.
Rhetta Moran said, "We handed out "Don't vote BNP" leaflets and talked to local residents and shopkeepers.
"We also gave out leaflets for the Barnsley Love Music Hate Racism festival."
UAF activists took to the streets in Gosport, Portsmouth, last Saturday. "We've had 32 people out campaigning," said Simon Magorian, local UAF organiser.
"We have had a good reception and trade union support."
Local residents came out to chat with campaigners and offer their support.
One resident said, "The British National Party are thugs, we aren't going to vote for them."
BNP activist admits explosives charge
A leading BNP member pled guilty to possession of an explosive substance without an explosives licence last week.
David Lucas headed the BNP list for the Eastern region in last year's European elections.
Lucas denied two other charges – having an explosive substance under suspicious circumstances and possessing a prohibited weapon.
He will face trial for these charges in July.
Part of Lucas' job was to make gallows to sell abroad.


text:
A man who allegedly transported illegal immigrants across the country has been charged with raping one of them, a girl he had promised to deliver to her family in the Boston area, police said.
The girl, whose age was not released because she is under 16, fled a Milford hotel room after the rape Saturday morning and was found lost and wandering at a gas station, police said yesterday.
Francisco P. Pascual, 25, of the Baltimore suburb of Gwynn Oak, Md., was charged with sexual assault, kidnapping, risk of injury to a minor, unlawful restraint and assault, police said. Pascual, who was also listed in police records as Francisco Pascual Francisco, was being held on $1 million bond.
Milford officers were called to the gas station Saturday morning by a concerned citizen who said a girl was there and appeared lost, alone and unable to speak English.
During an interview with a Spanish-speaking officer, the girl said she was a native of El Salvador and had been living with her grandmother there until recently.
Her mother and other family members had paid to have the girl smuggled into the United States from Mexico, and she was among a group that arrived in California about four days earlier, police said.
The girl told officers that Pascual dropped off the others at various spots across the U.S., leaving them alone in his vehicle after a stop in New York. He held the girl against her will as they drove into Connecticut, then got a room at a Milford hotel and raped her, police said.
She told officers that she hit him, then grabbed his coat and fled the room. Officers found him later Saturday and arrested him, police said.


text:
the next evolution of skirmish battles for Final Fantasy XI players, pitting adventurers against a changing layout and shifting foes. Why would you take it on? Well, for a chance at great items and shields, naturally. Did you really expect otherwise? And, you know, for content that accommodates a variety of different party sizes and roles, that's nice too.
Players can take on Alluvion Skirmishes solo or in groups containing up to six players; Alter Egos are usable to fill out a party's ranks. The NPC Oston will assemble a special statue called a eudamon for players who can then enter through the pre-existing Augural Conveyers, with Rala Waterways and Cirdas Caverns being the first pair to function with Alluvion Skirmishes. For more details on time limits and inscribing shields with Arcane Glyptics, take a look at the full preview on the official site.


text:
Forklift & Aerial Lift Operator Training and Safety in Norfolk, VA
Operator Training is Essential – Don't Put Your Team or Equipment at Risk!
Let Atlantic Lift Systems be your guide for all your forklift & aerial lift operator training and safety needs.
A well trained workforce is the key to preventing accidents. Staying informed is the first step. Did you know that as an operator of powered industrial trucks and lifts, one must be fully trained and employer certified as required in recent ANSI federal regulation? As part of the regulation, truck operators are required to complete formal classroom training, practical hands-on training and an evaluation. Employers like you need an effective and comprehensive training program. For more information or assistance in developing a training program, contact the Atlantic Lift Systems forklift & aerial lift operator training and safety specialists in Norfolk, Virginia for a free consultation.
OSHA Guidelines (1910.178) require Safety Training for all forklift & aerial lift Operators by a trained, knowledgeable, and experienced trainer. Classroom and hands-on training is required. The employer must certify that operators have been trained and evaluated and maintain records to verify the training. Re-evaluation must be done at least every three years. Refresher/remedial training must be conducted after a near miss, an accident, or if unsafe operation has been observed. Visit OSHA online here.
We can help you meet and exceed OSHA standard 1910.178 by offering specialized and comprehensive training materials and programs. We provide Forklift & Aerial Lift Operator Training and Safety Programs and include the following subjects:
- OSHA regulations
- Truck specifications
- Warnings and precautions
- Controls and instrumentation
- Capacity and stability
- Steering and maneuvering
- Operating limitations
- Accessories
- Surface conditions
- Load conditions
- Load compositions
- Material handling
- Common accidents
- Truck inspections
- Pedestrian traffic
- Hazards and classifications
- Ramps and slopes
- Personal protection


text:
Price: $45.00
Quantity: 1 available
Book Condition: Very Good
Nine out of twelve issues of Vermont's state magazine from 1904, a couple of which retain their subscripotion forms. no mailing labels.. The contents are pristine on every one and outer covers show only a few minor defects -- a stray spot, isolated color fading, and in one instance, a small chip to the bottom front edge near the spine. Overall quite nice. Attractive local advertising in all and sometimes a look at Vermont's pretty young women too. Articles cover numerous aspects of the state, but some of the topic highlights include the granite industry; Suzanne Sheldon, a talented Vermont actress of the day; James Wilson, the first American globe-maker; the public schools of Vermont; the centennial of the University of Vermont; the state's Golden Anniversary; the story of the Republican Party in Vermont; and more. All issues are photo-illustrated and measure 7"x10". Issues cover the following months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, and November. Other early issues available.
Title: The Vermonter Magazine 1904 (Nine Issues)
Categories: Ephemera, Vintage Magazines, New England,
Publisher: St. Alban's, Vermont, C.S. Forbes: 1904
Binding: Soft Cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Item: 1.00 Item
Seller ID: 24566
Keywords: Vermont. Suzanne Sheldon Actress. Universoty of Vermont. James Wilson Globe-maker.


text:
Breathe deeply and allow for the hustle-and-bustle of city life to fade away. Observe as concrete streets turn to dusty paths and suits are replaced by tribal tattoos. Wake each day to vibrant sounds of wildlife and grab life by the horns. This 15 day off-the-beaten-path adventure is ideal for active individuals, small groups and nature enthusiasts. New Zealand is an incredible country with friendly locals and stunning, diverse scenery. This carefully curated itinerary aims to better fulfill the expectation of a 'once in a life time journey' in an authentic manner by including lesser known travel routes and unique activities. Retrace the footprints of native Maori guides and discover a vibrant culture, bathe in geothermal pools, explore underground cave systems, hike, sail, road trip, taste and most importantly, find a baby sitter for the kids. Let's go!See more
● Select a trip that inspires you
● Get matched with an expert local agent
● Customize your travels and book with confidence
Get ready to experience the city Aucklanders love, far from the beaten path...
• Explore Auckland on foot with a private walking tour and a top-rated local guide
• Sample artisan chocolate, a cheese tasting or hand-rolled ice cream
• Spot new trends at designer boutiques and hidden galleries
• Discover the excitement of sailing an America's Cup vessel
Leave the city behind...
• Board the mesmerizing flight to Waiheke Island
• Enjoy a one-of-a-kind wine-tasting experience at Man O' War vineyard
• Dive into the wild during the Tawharanui Nature and Kiwi Day and Night Tour
• Explore the Kiwi habitat, stunning white sand beaches and native coastal forests
• Enjoy a scenic drive down backcountry roads and farm tracks
• Explore caves full of glow worms!
• Continue to the Cave of the Spirit, a site of many unique stalactites, stalagmites, fossils and tomo
• Retrace the footprints of the original Maori guides during the full-day Maori experience
• Travel to a geothermal village to interact with its people and enjoy a traditional lunch
• Have a soak in anatural hot pool at Hot Water Beach
• Enjoy an island tour by road with your accommodation hosts
• Learn about Island life, from earliest Maori to the sealers, whalers, saw-millers and fishermen right up to the present and what it's like to live here now (in a population of only 400 people)
• Interact with kiwi in their natural habitat. You will have exclusive access to private land where the kiwi come out at night to feed
• Explore the open animal sanctuary of Ulva Island for a glimpse into New Zealand's ancient past
• Embark on a short boat trip to the Island
• Learn about the nature preservation efforts during a guided interpretive walk
• Transfer by boat to Port William wharf along the stunning coastline
• Hike through the varied Rakiura National Park forest to Lee Bay (3-4h)
• Observe a plethora of wildlife, such as Mutton birds, Shags, Buller's Mollymawks, Cape Pigeons, Blue Penguins, Bellbirds, Tui, Fantails, Parakeets, Shining Cuckoos, Grey Warblers, Kaka and Tomtits!
• Enjoy a drive along the scenic coast, guided by our excellent destination map
• Visit various natural wonders, some of which will require walking too! Stretch the legs!
• Explore isolated locations for the best possible viewing of peninsula wildlife
• Our private conservation area ensures exclusivity with brilliant opportunities to photograph Hooker's Sea lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins and Fur Seals
• Observe Royal Albatross along with 25-30 other estuarine and marine bird species
• Drive to Moeraki Lighthouse to view the Yellow-Eyed Penguins and fur seals
• Visit the Moeraki Boulders
• Return to the Lodge in time for canapes and dinner!
• Join an experienced guide for a personalized tour of Oamaru's historic center
• Discover the town's massive importance in the Southern Hemisphere
• Boat cruise to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve
• Head off on a guided bush walk to a lake right on top of the island!
• Relax over tea in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake
• Plant a native tree as part of your eco-experience
• Board a one-way scenic flight offering fantastic views of the Southern Alps
• Enjoy a leisurely, small-group day trip in Milford Sound
• Boat cruise along the full length of the fiord to the Tasman Sea
• First, jet boat down the Waiau River to the end of the Balloon Loop trail
• Then, bike the 19 km trail back to town
• Transfer to Queenstown Airport through the lesser traveled backroads and farmlands
• Journey through the Te Anau Basin, the Mavora Conservation land, and the Mavora Lakes, locations used during filming of the "Lord of the Rings"
The price reflects this specific itinerary and is designed to give you an idea of the budget required for this destination. Throughout the trip-planning process, our local agency will tailor your itinerary around your budget.
|Price Per Adult
Average trip price


text:
- Automatic heat-up when work starts, automatic shut-off when work is finished.
- Audible warning system at work. Visual (light) warning system and LED lighting while the machine is running.
Working area;
- X-axis: 200 cm
- Y-axis: 125 cm
- Wire length: 200 cm
Materials can cut;
- EPS (styrofoam), xps, foam, polyethylene, and similar products.
What can be done;
- Construction, Automotive, Packaging, Furniture, ekonamik Sign practical solutions to industries,
Control Panel:
- CNC control, cooling fan, heating transformer wire, Teflon GLOW cable, wire GLOW setting, Lpt and connection cables, two pieces of insurance,
Together with the machine:
- CNC control program, cutting the front monitoring program, Styrofoam holders, wire (0.35 mm) and springs
|The original license is issued.


text:
Hey strangers! Weird unexplainable sounds, yeah I'm down with that.
An eerie flute like sound is driving citizens of one Oregon town bananas, B.A.N.A.N.A.S. bananas.
Aliens, ghosts, Kenny G and leaking gas pipes have all been said as possible explanations for the high pitched, whistle like note heard at random times in Forest Grove over the past few weeks. But no one can figure out where it's coming from, and experts are equally stumped.
Here's what it sounds like
The noise strikes at all times of the day and night, and lasts from 10 seconds to several minutes.
Fire, police and public works officials have investigated the noise that's plaguing the community of 22,500, about 25 miles west of Portland, but to no avail.
Forest Grove Police Capt. Mike Herbs said if someone was making the noise on purpose, then it was a city ordinance violation.
He added that some people thought the sound could be "an alien mother ship or a warning sign of something to come."
Audio engineer Tobin Cooley, president of Listen Acoustics, was drafted by Reuters to assess the phenomenon and he said its high pitch and ambiguous point of origin was "unusual."
It's not the first time Forest Grove has been hit by such a sensation. Former residents reported hearing similar sounds echoing through the night several decades ago. However, the cause was not solved back then either.
The truth of the sound must be out there. Now it just needs to be found. It's time to get foxy Mulder and annoying Scully on this, below is a video of more strange unexplainable sounds, STAY STRANGE!


text:
#Our Agency works with Influencers all over the world mostly from Europe; Middle East & Asia. From campaigns with 2 influencers to 200 influencers and beyond.
#Be a Part of It
Apply Today
#Across segments such as:
- fashion
- sport
- beauty
- lifestyle
- travel
- automotive
- food
- technology
- parenting
- luxury
Including those with niche interests and one-of-a-kind passions.


text:
CAPS 2: Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging In PlaceName: CAPS 2: Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging In PlaceDate: October 28, 2020Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDTWebsite: Register Now at BIAW.comEvent Description:This course qualifies for: •6 CE for AIBD •0.6 AOTA CEUs •6 AIA/CES HSW Learning Units •6 NAHB CE for: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM 8 Real Estate Clock Hours WA DOL ~ BIAW
There is an increasing desire among today's home owners to live in one's home as long as possible which has created a strong demand for products and services serving this audience. To help home owners make their home a safe and comfortable living environment for the long term, many responsive and innovative products are emerging. Likewise, service providers are answering this demand by focusing their businesses on creating new homes and renovations that provide design flexibility, pleasing aesthetics, high function and usability for all people, without regard to age, income or ability level, and regardless of life's changes and challenges. The goal of this course is to enable participants to identify common challenges within the home and understand attractive design concepts that create a safe and comfortable environment for clients who want to age in place as well as identify with one or more of these groups: Individuals who are not experiencing health issues related to aging, individuals who have a progressive or other condition that requires home modifications or equipment, and individuals who are dealing with an abrupt or traumatic health-related change.
Instructors: Joseph Irons, Irons Brothers Construction // Dave Porter, PorterWorks


text:
Friday, March 7, 2008
So many things are changing. Outside, and on the inside. I feel as though new parts of myself are opening up. I am putting myself "out there" more than I have in the past, seeking new connections; with nature, with life, and other human beings. The most exciting part, right now, is the launching of my new website! It just went live two days ago, so I welcome you to wander over and have a visit. How interesting that this new unfolding is correlating beautifully with the emergence of spring. It makes me feel so alive. :)
3 comments:
your site is incredibly beautiful and your photography stunning :) i am in the process of attempting to put together a flash site but am about ready to throw my laptop out the window because it is no easy feat so i am super impressed with our gorgeous site :)ReplyDelete
I am sorry for my absence of late, but life has been so very non-stop.ReplyDelete
I came here, and smiled to see your beautiful words and photographs, and then I went to visit your website...
Jamie? I have never, ever seen such beautiful portrait photography... ever.
From the power and tenderness of the opening black and white photo, all the way through to the end, I had a lump in my throat and pools of beautiful emotion flooding my vision.
I had no idea of the magnitude of the gift you so beautifully possess and share and release.
I am humbled and overjoyed and wish you such incredible beauty and bounty and love in your life.
you blessed me today... thank you so very, very much.
- AnonymousMarch 31, 2008 at 2:17 PM
oh my gosh!ReplyDelete
stunning, stunning, stunning photos. they take my breath away. every single one of them has me going 'WOW'


text:
"I am now a believer by experience"
I am not particularly the best rider on the planet but I am not too bad for a girl. I can keep up with most of the guys. My bike is an 07 Kawasaki KX250F (with a 270cc bore kit).
Recently my husband and I were waiting for some moisture to happen and when it finally did, we decided to head out to our favorite trails of Bear Creek Park, British Columbia, Canada. It was pouring when we arrived and we were so excited. As we started riding up the familiar path, I noticed that I was keeping up with him more than usual. He seemed to be very cautious and later on let me know that he was having real trouble with grip that day. His slow, is my 80%. So I kept up with him all day without crashing (for once!) because I was in the zone! On the way back, he complimented my riding ability and I got really cocky… So I was determined to continue at this pace no matter how tired I was getting.
Low and behold, up comes that sharp right, off camber, uphill deep dusty turn and I over think it. I look at that tree for one split second and head
right for it but just before there is contact, I hit all my brakes, and lose traction all together. Down I went, landing hard on the back, right side of my head. I remember hitting. The landing was so hard, yet when my head made contact with the ground, it felt like landing in pillows. I recall thinking, "they work!" the blue 360 degree armour gel turbines in my Leatt GPX 5.5 helmet are doing their job! I even noticed a bounce back. I ended up rolling over onto my right knee while still sliding before coming to a stop. When I got up, I felt fine, I didn't even feel queasy nor concuss in any way. I am known to have whiplash very easily, even from just falling over, due to a previous injury, but ever since I started wearing my Leatt 5.5 neck brace, most of that has gone away.
The reason I feel it is so important to report what happened that day, is that 2 days after the crash, I did feel sore and had a major headache so this tells me that I hit hard enough to show the 360 degree turbine technology and the V-foam made a difference.
Upon inspection, a couple of the turbines show some stress wear and there are big paint chips missing on the shell, but there is no sign of the V-foam being compressed. I know that it could have been so much worse.
One more thing I would like to mention about this helmet is the venting. I try so hard to keep up that I sweat like crazy and I am a mouth breather when I ride (gross I know). But because of this, it is almost impossible to not fog up after a crash or in any strenuous situation. My goggles have not fogged up once so far thanks to the 190 vents!
So thank you Leatt! I am now a believer by experience.
Zoe Verbauwhede


text:
A standard policy insures the home itself and the things you keep in it.
Discover the perfect insurance options to meet your specific and unique needs.
Browse a variety of insurance options in order to find the right one for you.
Learn about different travel coverage options that fit your specific needs.
Finding insurance doesn't have to be difficult. We do the work for you.
Auto insurance protects you against financial loss if you have an accident.
While spring is a common time for many homeowners to spend some extra attention on upkeep and maintenance, autumn is just as critical a season for preparing your home to withstand the potentially harsh winter weather and temperature conditions that may await you. By making maintenance part of your annual fall routine you can identify potential problems before they arise, and help prepare your home and property for what Mother Nature has to offer.
Following are some home maintenance tips from our Risk Control professionals to help you prepare for the coming winter:
The steps you take during the fall can help protect your home and property from more potentially expensive damage and emergency repairs in the colder months to come.
Source: https://www.travelers.com/resources/home/maintenance/fall-home-maintenance-tips?cm_mmc=FBPAGE-_-PI-_-Fall+2018-_-Fall+Maintenance&linkId=58453688


text:
Service organizations have become extremely popular these days due to the fact that they do plenty of interesting and amazing things. Their projects are without a doubt multiple and various and becoming a member in such an organization will surely have a positive impact on you as a person and as a professional as well. In this article, we will talk about Lions Clubs, which is the largest service organization in the whole wide world. We hope you will enjoy what we are going to discuss in the following.
The story of the Lions Clubs organization is without a doubt epic. It is filled with great and tireless support and also unlimited compassion of Lions service. For more than 40 years its member dedicated their energies in order to increase the ability of Lions everywhere, helping as much as possible empower the communities they serve. The history grows with every given grant along with the impact of Lions. This global organization of active women and men alike certainly has all the reasons to be proud of where they actually stand at the moment. Every single year, the enthusiastic team seeks to make a bigger global impact than the year before, by attending critical, long-standing events, and by also adding some new and interesting ones throughout the years.
Over the years, the kindness of Lions has definitely multiplied across borders, oceans, and even continents. There are more than 1.4 million members who truly want to change the world. Their global causes present without a doubt significant challenges to humanity. We want to mention some of them so that you can make an idea about what this organization actually does.
We all know that hunger is a real problem these days in some parts of the world. Lions serve to ensure all community members have an easy access to nutritious foods and information regarding how to stay healthy.
Lions Clubs also serves to sustainably restore the environment in order to improve the well-being of every community. There is no doubt that this is something that the world needs these days and the contribution of this wonderful organization is absolutely amazing and with a positive impact.
The organization serves to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and highly improve quality and life for all the people who were diagnosed with diabetes.
The team serves to prevent avoidable blindness and also considerably improve the quality of life for individuals who are visually impaired and blind.
As we mentioned above, Lions Clubs Service Organization is the largest in the world and its goal is to help as many people as possible. The team is certainly enthusiastic to do great and amazing things and their personal satisfaction is without a doubt unmeasurable. Therefore, if you ever want to make something different in your life then we strongly recommend you to join the Lions Clubs Organization as a member, and you will see how many exceptional moments you will live not to mention the lovely people you will meet during your journey.


text:
Sri Lanka has reinstated ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, bringing closure to two months of political instability in the country.
He was sworn in on Sunday before Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena after taking on the post for a fifth time.
Mr Wickremesinghe's United National Party confirmed the news on its Twitter account and a new cabinet is expected to be sworn in shortly.
The island nation plunged into uncertainty after the president abruptly fired Mr Wickremesinghe, citing differences over policy-making, and brought in former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a surprise move in October.
Two no confidence motions were soon brought against Mr Rajapaksa in the Sri Lankan parliament, with Mr Wickremesinghe insisting his removal was against the law.
Incredible scenes followed as violent attacks by Mr Rajapaksa's loyal backers broke out in parliament.
The president rejected the no confidence motions, saying procedures had not been properly adhered to.
Politicians had already passed a confidence vote in Mr Wickremesinghe while they sought to reinstate him in a bid to defuse a constitutional crisis.
On Friday, Sri Lanka's supreme court extended a suspension of Mr Rajapaksa, which forced him to stand down.
Several other countries refused to recognise Mr Rajapaksa's newly-formed government.
In an address to the nation on Saturday, he said a president could not "stand by and do nothing when the whole country was facing destruction at the hands of the people running the government" and said the previous government had taken billions of dollars in foreign loans.
He said he had planned to "prevent this country from becoming another Greece".
However, Mr Rajapaksa added: "Since I have no intention of remaining as prime minister without a general election being held, and in order to not hamper the president in any way, I will resign from the position of prime minister and make way for the president to form a new government."
Mr Sirisena took on the presidency in 2015, vowing to uphold democracy and fight corruption, but has since seen his popularity take a hit due to his personal differences with Mr Wickremesinghe.
Reflecting on events, the reinstated prime minister tweeted on Sunday: "Today marks a victory not for myself or for the UNP. It is a victory for Sri Lanka's democratic institutions and the sovereignty of our citizens.
"I thank everyone who stood firm in defending the constitution and ensuring the triumph of democracy."


text:
Orthodontics, whether it is traditional braces, Invisalign or the Damon system, are becoming more and more common. OutRank, an advertising company, undertook extensive research on behalf of one of its clients, and was shocked to find just how popular orthodontics have become in recent years. According to OutRank's director of marketing Carrie Shaw, "The data is based on thousands of clients and hundreds of dentists … we set up search-optimized websites for our customers and have access to all of the searches that lead to views to our clients' websites. That is how we acquired 5 million searches."
Growing Interest
Shaw reports that the face of orthodontics is changing. "To date, we've seen about 34 percent of our dentistry partners optimizing their advertising for search words such as Invisalign, invisible braces, aligners and smile correction," she says. When any company optimizes its site to include either different or more keywords and phrases, it's a sign that extensive research has already been done to figure out what clients and customers want. Clearly, says Shaw, patients are more interested in orthodontics, and dentists are responding.
Supply and Demand
According to Shaw, "We pulled the data and found that indeed, many people are searching for terms such as Invisalign, and more dentists are showing up at the top of the results, not just orthodontists!" That may be good news for general dentists who are attracting more patients by advertising services normally reserved for orthodontists, but what does it mean for the patients? Many people may not understand the difference between an orthodontist, who is a specialist, and a general dentist, and this leads patients to miss out on the care they deserve.
Choose an Expert
Shaw also pointed out the overall popularity of cosmetic dentistry, which may be addressed with orthodontics. Sometimes braces or Invisalign are recommended to correct an issue such as poor alignment or crowding, but sometimes a patient seeks out orthodontics solely for a more attractive smile.
When patients first start thinking about orthodontics, it is common for them to ask their general dentist about recommendations. One general dentist who spoke with Shaw said, "Each day I see more and more dentists doing general orthodontic work and I honestly think you'll see this trend continue." Be careful about this kind of one-stop shopping — orthodontics are best performed by an orthodontist who will work together with a general dentist. As more and more patients are asking about orthodontics, they are encouraged to do their research and choose a professional who specializes in this type of dentistry.
Johnson Elite Orthodontics of Salt Lake City and Sandy, Utah, specializes in all types of orthodontia for children, teens and adults. Call them today to set up a consultation and find out if your smile could benefit from orthodontic treatment.


text:
CST, a familiar name in the tyre industry, is already present in 150 countries and strongly visible in the market with its marketing activities. As the official dealer of CST in the BeNeLux market, European Tyre Distributors is very proud to have the CST brand as part of their program. The complete range is available from stock; Passenger Car, SUV, 4x4, Van, Trailer and all this in summer, winter or all-season.
CST adheres the most stringent international standards and obtained certificates and awards such as the US Department of Transportation certification, ISO9001, E-Mark, TS 16949 and the China Well Known Brand Award.
CST utilizes first-rate manufacturing procedures allowing CST to set the standard for excellence in the tyre industry. At CST, quality, integrity and service are more than just words: "They are the foundation of the company from top management to the factory floor and beyond"
If you have any questions about the brand, please e-mail or call
Jeroen Zwartbol
+31 (0) 78 629 1210
CST: Where passion meets the ground
European Tyre Distributors B.V. (ETD) specializes in the import of Asian tyres for the European market, with the LEAO brand as its flagship.
P.O. Box 5722, 3290 AA StrijenIndustriestraat 12, 3291 CC StrijenThe NetherlandsT + 31 (0)78 629 firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Is Hemp the same as Marijuana?
No. While both Hemp and Marijuana are Cannabis, the chemical composition (levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which causes the "high" in Cannabis) of the plants are different. Also, Hemp and Marijuana can differ in terms of cultivation and appearance.
Hemp, a superfood with a nearly perfect balance of Omega fatty acids, plus essential amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and more, can serve as a wonderful plant-based dietary supplement for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. Hemp seeds, hearts, protein and other hemp foods products are available at Utopia Natural Wellness, LLC.
Click below to find more detailed information.
The Human Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is one of the most important physiological systems involved in the maintenance of human health. The goal of the ECS is thought to be homeostasis, regulating internal conditions to stabilize and balance various biological processes.
The ECS receptors (CB1 and CB2) are found throughout the body. CB1 Receptors are primarily found in the brain and central nervous system. CB2 receptors are primarily found though the immune system. Cannabinoids, including CBD interact with these receptors to provide their effects.


text:
New Album? 2017 or beyond?
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:54 pm
I was curious to know if Hayden has plans for a new album in 2017 or sometime thereafter. I didn't make it to a EILF tour show. If anyone has any news, please let me know. Want to gauge my look-forward-to meter.


text:
Ashraf Shannon
Press TV, Gaza
Palestinians rallied in Gaza on Friday to denounce Israel's looming annexation plan of large parts of the occupied West Bank. Palestinians view the annexation plan as part of US President Donald Trump's so-called deal of the century.
Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip held protest rally following Friday prayers against Israel's annexation plan. Angry protesters shouted slogans against US president Donald Trump and the Israeli regime.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he would begin cabinet-level discussions on annexing settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley from July 1st. Hamas movement who organized the Friday rally vowed to continue resistance for the sake of liberating all of Palestine.
The West Bank, including Jerusalem al-Quds, is considered as occupied territory under international law, therefore making all Israeli settlements there and the planned annexation illegal. Protesters called for unity among all Palestinians to confront Israeli conspiracies.
The annexation plan also comes amid warming of relations between some Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region and the Israeli regime. Palestinians accuse the United States of aiding and abetting Tel-Aviv in its crimes against the Palestinian people.
Israel's annexation plan continues to enrage Palestinians. The Islamic Hamas movement says the scheme is a declaration of war against Palestinian people.
Press TV's website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:


text:
Need To Make Money Online? Look At This
To generate money, you must make the time necessary to achieve success. The greater work that is put in income streams, the greater you can generate. The simple truth is that you can make money online. This short article will tell you how you can make actual money.
You have to be willing to offer proof of your identity when pursuing online work. To begin working online, you will have to give private information. The procedure will likely be much easier if you're prepared with your ID.
Tutoring can be a field that is certainly currently growing. E-teaching is the best way to work online. Both TutorVista and SmartThinking offer opportunities for those who have lots of knowledge in a few core areas. If you discover success with this, you could open a few doors for your self.
Be productive during your down time. You possibly can make money online without focusing too hard on something.
Tasks on sites like Amazon's Mechanical Turk are ideal for this. Perform work as opposed to watching TV. This is certainly a great way to spend your spare time.
Before working online, take into consideration simply how much you value your time and effort. If you plan to complete work, exactly how much hourly will be the least you'll take? Should you be willing to work for a small amount, you'll never be capable of make more. People won't be ready to spend you just as much.
Never pay money away from your own pocket when making a living online. There are many dishonest companies online which will ask you to pay a specific fee to work for them. It is probably a gimmick and you will probably be out from money. Stay away from these companies.
Diversify your wages for best results. Making money online is often feast or famine. What works today may well not work tomorrow. Spread your streams of revenue around. This will make certain that any under-performance in just one area is not going to break you.
If you enjoy to create, consider selling your fiction or non-fiction get through an electronic book on the Internet. This really is a great way to get individuals to know you have understanding of an issue while making some cash too. Gardening or home decorating ideas could be a great place to start.
In relation to making profits through the Internet, some companies are real while others will not be. This may cost you a lot of cash over time. Make sure that the organization you choose is legitimate.
In case you have a web site, ask other websites if you can advertise for these people. Putting advertisements all on your own website is a great way to make money. For those who have a blog with many different viewers, you might get paid to place an ad on your blog. This advertisement will offer a redirect to the readers. They are going to land on the affiliate company's site, where they may find offers to purchase.
Though you will possibly not be wealthy by morning, you will find that it really is possible to make real cash online. Should you give your very best, you will make a lot of cash. However, you could be a lot more efficient when you know about these tips. With perseverance and dedication, start living out your hopes for working from home..


text:
Andrew Nickels, MD
Dr. Andrew Nickels is an Allergy/Immunology physician seeing patients in Hutchinson thanks to our partnership with HealthPartners. He has training in both childhood and adult medicine. After training at Mayo Clinic in Allergy/Immunology, he was on the faculty at Vanderbilt University, where he focused on taking care of patients with seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, hives, drug allergies, eczema, and immune system deficiencies.
Dr. Andrew Nickels is an Internal Medicine/Pediatric trained board certified Allergy/Immunology physician. He joined the medical staff at Methodist Hospital in the fall of 2017. He completed his MD degree at the University of Tennessee, his Residency at the University of Chicago, and his Allergy Fellowship at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. Prior to coming to MN, he was a staff physician and assistant professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.
"I enjoy seeing patients of all ages."
Board-Certified Specialties
- Asthma and Allergy
Professional Interests
- Asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Food Allergy
- Suspected Immunodeficiency
- Hives
- Eczema
- Drug Allergy
- Male
Education & Experience
Educational Institutions
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN 2009
- University of Notre Dame Theology South Bend, IN 2005
- University of Chicago Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Chicago, IL 2013
- Mayo Clinic Bioethics Scholars Training Program Rochester, MN 2015
- Mayo Clinic Allergy/Immunology Rochester, MN 2015