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There are changes afoot in the world of GeminiKnits.
I am working on things in the background which I hope to put in place in the not too distant future.
I have new yarns coming into the shop and am going to start dyeing them up in bigger dyelots for those of you who are working on larger projects.
The yarns, in addition to those I have in the shop already are.....
Superwashed Falkland Merino 4ply
Superwashed BFL Nylon 4ply
Alpaca/Silk/Cashmere Delight 4ply (and it is a delight! so soft, am completely in love!)
Suri Alpaca/Merino 4ply
Superwash Merino/Nylon/Stellina Sparkle 4ply (it sparkles! Can't wait to dye it)
Alpaca/Silk/Cashmere Laceweight
Superwash BFL DK
If there is a particular colourway of mine that you would like dyed up in one of the yarns or you'd like me to create something especially for you, just send me an email! firstname.lastname@example.com
Finally for today... I've discovered someone else is using the Gemini Knits name to try and sell some knitted goods. It's not me! I am the original Gemini Knits and have been using this name since I started 3 and a half years ago. With all my shops, sites etc I always use the same font and logo's.
Speak soon, Sarah x


text: Cost of construction going up and paucity of skilled labour are resulting in high outgo for infrastructure. Besides environmental factors are also making people to look for alternative materials that will reduce energy consumption or result in lesser utilisation of precious natural resources. Pre-fabricated glass-fibre reinforced gypsum (GFRG) walls provide an alternative that allows faster construction saving time, using eco-friendly material and at a lesser cost as well. GFRG is made by using gypsum, a waste produced while manufacturing fertilizers. It piles up at fertilizer plants and its disposal is a big problem, he says. The material for the pre-fab walls is made by reinforcing it with glass fiber. The Kochi unit makes 12-metre-long panels with 3 metres of height.

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Working At Height Awareness Training
Duration: One day course.
Attendees: Management /Supervision or operatives who are responsible for working, organising, planning and supervising in accordance the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Course Content
Course Objectives
- Introduction & Welcome
- Course Aims & Objectives
- Work at Height Regulations
- British & European Standards, ACoP's & HSE Guidance
- Industry Guidance
- The correct selection and use of any necessary PPE or equipment that may be required
- Common Access Equipment
- Scaffolding
- Scaffold inspection
- Ladders
- Low level access
- MEWP's
- Hoist & Mast Climbers
- Cradles
- Edge Protection
- Roof work and fragile roofs
- Safety Netting
- Inspection of work equipment
- Personal Fall Protection
- Rescue
- Test Paper (Theory)
- Summary & Close
To give the attendees up to date knowledge of the relevant regulations, codes of practice and good working practices. Course can be tailored to suit clients own arrangements.
A Certificate of Training will be issued to all those who complete the course to a satisfactory standard.
Scaffold Course Brochure
Please click on the pdf icon to download a copy of our working at height awarness training details.


text: This quilt top is FINISHED! I am so excited, people. These half square triangles are made in part with vintage sheets and pillowcases. I'm entering this quilt in my Blue Valley Quilters' Guild's Quilt show because we've been challenged to make an entry by using something recycled and green. What do you think? I'll back it with more of the blue fabric and I have some nice bamboo/cotton blend batting to use with it as well.


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Great clothing can make you more confident. Taking care of your skin can make you more confident. There's a lot of things that can add to your confidence and ultimately, confidence is one of the most significant aspects that successful people have.
But while there are things that can make you more confident, there are also things that can kill your confidence. And armpit sweat is one of those problems. That's why you are probably here, to figure out how to stop armpit sweat in 2018, and yes, even during summer.
Generally, you see a post on this kind of stuff and the people never even had a problem with sweat but are simply a bunch of ghostwriters hired for a "slave" wage to write as many posts as possible. I, I'm also a writer, except, I help quality companies help more people. And the reason why I'm so great at it is that I am somebody that really experiences life. Instead of hiding from problems, I try to solve them. And yes, sometimes it takes much time to finally solve them, but ultimately, life is just a game of problem-solving.
My goal is to help others. Cliché? Right? Well, actually my goal is to help others by helping myself. That's the problem with the internet. A lot of guides and posts that aren't written by people that went through problems. If I try to help others without having that problem myself, I will not give near as good of an answer. Instead, I solve my problems, and then write about them, and thus solve people's problems.
Like Mark Manson said in his The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck book, "The truth is that there's no such thing as a personal problem. If you've got a problem, chances are millions of other people have had it in the past, have it now, and are going to have it in the future." If I help myself and then write about it, I'm helping many others too.
The Context of My Sweat Problems (So That You Do Not Think That Your Problem Is Unique)
I interviewed Martin Garrix before. I interviewed Saba before. I attend media events. I interview people at these events. When somebody is known, stress is there. Oh, and then I also write for companies with products and services that help. Sometimes that's stressful too. Trying to make the perfect blog while making it on time. Ironically the least perfect but raw blogs tend to be the best. But that's the business side of sweat.
Then there's the personal life kind of stress that most people experience. I'm the guy that didn't go to parties or didn't dance as much at parties without having a jumper on because he had sweat stains. I'm that guy that that didn't talk to that girl that I really wanted to talk and that even looked like she wanted to talk to me because I had armpit stains. I'm that guy that acted like I was cold when I was actually boiling hot in my jumper because of armpit sweat.
You most likely have one of these problems. And you perhaps also tried every damn thing in the shop or on the internet that was meant to help you but nothing did, did it? Instead, you merely poisoned your body with chemicals that you cannot pronounce.
Except, I found a way to stop armpit sweat problems two years ago! And it's chemical free! Now, while you will be able to stop armpit sweat problems, the actual problem will forever be there. The solution is to make the problem disappear from your body. The solution is to prevent the problem from having any impact on you. That's why if you don't apply the solution, your sweat will be there. That's a method that will not be bad for your health.
The Solution That Will Stop Armpit Sweat
I wanted to stop armpit sweat for so long, I've dealt with the problem for at least 5 years, and every year the problem was causing me more problems. I tried chemicals of all kinds. Nothing worked. I also tried undershirts, and while they did have somewhat of an effect meaning that they prevent sweated for like 1 minute extra, they sucked anyway.
But then I found Thompson Tee. A product I've been using for the past 2 years. In theory, it's an undershirt, yes. But if Thompson Tee is an undershirt than I don't know what other undershirts should be called. It's like a $100 vs. $1000 smartphone.
Thompson Tee absorbs your sweat. It's still there, except it never makes it past the layer of the shirt that touches your skin. They call it Hydro-Shield Sweatproof technology. To be frank, the name is confusing, but these undershirts work magically with the combined power of products from AcneFoundation.org.
I write about how to solve problems, and Thompon Tee is the most important product I ever wrote about! There's just nothing better. The sweat that would normally stain your shirt or t-shirt stays on your undershirt, but it never reaches the top of the undershirt. It actually evaporates. And all of that without any chemicals that damage your body. Instead, merely technology. Smart technology.
I've been using Thompson Tee's for two years, and they have been the best product I ever used. All while also being at a great price of always under $30 while being made in the US. Yes, you read it right. NOT MADE IN CHINA! The only thing I would say is that you do get two pairs as this technology helps a lot, but it also makes them dry a lot longer! And if you don't want sweaty armpits, this is something that you should wear every day, but of course not when working out or such as that's just pointless. Also, they do stretch over time.
But we are talking about me wearing an undershirt almost every single day for the last two years, and then having to wash it once a week, meaning that it went through at least 100 washing cycles in the last two years.
If I were you, I'd go for the slim version with a V-neck if you are planning to wear a normal shirt or t-shirt. When it comes to you wanting to actually wear a V-neck t-shirt or shirt though, get the standard sizing with an extra V-neck.
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Sometimes it's impossible to work in an environment where your CCTV monitoring is kept in an area separate from staff, for example, in bars, pubs and restaurants, on construction sites and any other workplace that can be fast-paced and lacking the space to have a separate area for your monitoring screens. Naturally in these instances curiosity can kick in, and before you know it your staff are regular viewers!
Watching CCTV footage back of your fellow workers can be funny; often there is something comical that occurs through the day and it's almost irresistible not to quickly rewind the footage and have a joke about it with your co-workers. There's no harm in that. However, as an employer you need to be aware of where the line has to be drawn with CCTV; including sharing content over social channels without permission.
CCTV footage is considered as personal data under the data protection act, and the act is explicit in saying that CCTV images can only be released for legal reasons and absolutely shouldn't be put on the internet for entertainment purposes – this includes social media. As such it is important to exercise the proper measures and restrictions when it comes to usage of footage.
To help keep your staff in the know the CCTV Monitoring Team have put together a short list of do's and don'ts for employees:
- If you find footage of someone behaving in an illegal manner, report it to the police and allow them to handle the investigation in a proper manner.
- Take vigilante justice by posting videos onto social media channels asking for information; this can be considered as a breach of data protection and an illegal act in itself.
- Have a friendly laugh with co-workers over footage of each other as long as this is intended in an amicable way.
- Share footage of a co-worker embarrassing him or herself at their expense. If this makes it's way onto social media channels or into the public eye, there may be legal implications, not to mention the negative effect on that persons life.
- Have respect for a CCTV monitoring system as a method of security and protection.
- Treat CCTV footage and monitoring screens as a reality TV show intended to spy upon and "catch-out" fellow co-workers as this is not the purpose of CCTV.
Following these simple rules allows everyone to know what the boundaries are with CCTV footage – and keep you safe from legal battles that can come from breaches in the Data Security Act.
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Day 287 – Visiting the Pak Ou Caves
Another day trip for us today and this time we headed out on a boat trip along the Mekong River to visit the Pak Ou Caves. Before we left, we grabbed some food at a little stall near to the … Continue reading
Day 116 – Glow worms at the Waitomo Caves
Having barely spent anytime with Mike (he works loooong hours), he had booked the day off to spend some time with us. After breakfast, me, John , Mike and Lynda headed to the Waitomo Caves. The Waitomo Caves offer a … Continue reading
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Day 19 – 7/25/16
Small camp after Piper Pass
Miles 18.8
Total Miles 306.9 (PCT 2446.4)
It was the warmest night we have had on the trail. We had all the vestibules open and we were still too hot. We got up and packed quickly. We wanted to climb as much of the valley before the sun hit us. We made a good distance. The trail worked its way up a low valley toward a meadow with a lake in it below Cathedral Pass, which was our next goal. We crossed the meadow and headed up the pass. The last of the climb was not long, just a few switch backs that carried us up quickly. We took a break at the top of the pass. We ate and enjoyed the views around us. The next obstacle was a river crossing that has a dangerous reputation depending on snow melt and the time of the year. Back in 2011, which was a record snow year up here, Bling was nine and Little Crow was six, we tried to cross it in mid July. It was too dangerous for them so we had to find another way around it. We had to crawl and bushwhack our way through devil's club to reach the bottom of the valley where the river mellowed out. There is a reason devil's club is called what it is. The plant as thorns completely covering every micro centimeter of its stem. Also the underside of its leaves are covered with painful thorns. We were all bloody after that adventure. Nonetheless we found a safe way to cross the river with two tiny kids. On last year hike, we were so late in the season that the water was low and not a problem. Any ways, that was then and today as we approached the river with apprehension, we wondered what the crossing would be like. The trail traversed in and out of valleys for about 3 miles until it came to the large river crossing. We stopped 100′ above it to take a look. To our relief, there were some logs crossing about half of it, which was the deepest part. If they were not there, we would have a scary time crossing the river. We went down to the river's edge and Papa Raven dropped his pack and walked up-stream to where a down log was. It took him about 5 minutes to work the log loose from the rocks. He then added it to the other two logs crossing the river. As he was doing this, two south-bounders were working their way across. We watched their path and they made it without a problem. Papa Raven unbuckled his hip belt on his pack and went across first. On river crossings, the hip belt and sternum straps should be left unbuckled. This way, if you should happen to fall in, you will be able to easily and quickly get the pack off. Wet, heavy backpacks have been known to hold people under water and drown them. Papa Raven made it to an island in the middle of the river, dropped his pack and went back to help everyone else across. Bling came next without any problems. Then Little Crow, she did need a helping hand in a few places. As Mama Raven crossed, Bling had found a way across the rest of the river and he was helping Little Crow through it. Finally, Mama Raven crossed the last part of the river and then we worked our way down to the trail. We had made it across with only a few wet feet. Since we were stopped, we ate and filtered water. The next part of the trail is a long traversing climb over Deception Pass and then on to Piper Pass. This took the rest of the day. We then hiked down below the pass, about. 5 miles, to the first camp we could find and stopped for the night.
Current problems: on the way up to Piper Pass, Bling became very tired and came down with a bad sore throat. Mama Raven has been fighting an infection with her ingrown toe nail since the beginning of the trip. Now it is green with infection. Papa Raven is still fighting blisters, infact many blisters! The new shoes have helped but the feet need to heal. Little Crow is the only one without any problems!
Way to go Little Crow!!!
A hard day
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91Wh Li-ion V-Mount Battery with 1x D-Tap output
Endura CUE-D95 akku on kapasiteetiltaan 91Wh, joten siitä riittää virtaa mukavasti mm. keskikokoisiin videokameroihin.
CUE-D95 is IDX's most economical Li-ion V-Mount battery in the 90-100Wh battery class. With a capacity of 91Wh and a maximum discharge rate of 6.3A/76W, the CUE-D95 is ideal for small to midsize cameras. The CUE-D95 also comes equipped with a built-in D-Tap connector capable of taking a 50W load for powering ancillary accessories.
IDX Endura CUE D-95 Akku:
- 91Wh capacity
- Capable of handling up to 6.3A/76W loads
- (1) 50W D-Tap output (unregulated)
- 4 Power Indicator LEDs
- New internal pack design cradles each cell securely to enhance the reliability and safety of the battery
- Lithium Ion V-Mount battery designed to meet Japans stringent PSE safety regulations for enhanced mechanical and electrical safety
- Manufactured in co-operation with Sanyo (the world's premier supplier of Lithium Ion cells)
- Battery circuit protection ensures the CUE-D95 is fully protected against common causes of misuse, guarding against over-charge, over-discharge, and over-current
- The highest grade Lithium Ion cells are used to ensure the CUE-D95 is one of the most reliable batteries on the market
- Unrestricted amount of spare CUE-D95 batteries are approved for carry-on airline baggage under IATA regulations
- Fully compatible with all ENDURA V-Mount chargers and accessories
- Environmentally friendly and recyclable
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practice exams
Completely rewritten 2nd edition!
This 2nd Edition Teacher's Book and CD has been created to give upper secondary music students much needed practice in undertaking written examinations covering theory and aural concepts.
- Contains 10 aural and written practice examinations, ranging from those suitable for students who have completed only one semester of senior music studies through to examinations which are appropriate for students about to undertake their final examination.
- Each examination has many types of music theory questions, such as scale, interval and chord writing and recognition.
- Contains many types of aural comprehension questions such as melodic and rhythmic dictations (several styles) interval, scale, chord and chord progression recognition.
- Covers all question types found in the VCE Music Performance and Performance Aural and Written examinations
- Contains all student examinations (with permission to photocopy student pages) and full answers (dictations etc).
- Has an extensive Teacher Information section with suggestions and approaches to teaching
Accompanying CD contains all dictation tracks.
Book Contents
This book has seven examinations in total, one for Units 1, 2 and 3 (a Unit is a semester) and four for the final Unit four.
Each examination has a wide variety of question types and provides a developmental approach to examination preparation. These examinations have question types such as scale and interval writing, recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns and melodic and rhythmic transcriptions.
These examinations have question types such as scale and interval writing, recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns and melodic and rhythmic transcriptions.


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"Rex, I am home."
As soon as Rex hears John Avenson's announcement, it quickly turns on the living room lights or raises the kitchen window shades.
If Avenson, of Westminster, Colo., asks for a DVD movie, Rex turns on the projector in his home theater.
Rex remembers to switch off the lights after Avenson leaves a room, or to pull down the shades during summer to cool the house.
No, Rex is not the butler.
Rex is a computer that recognizes Avenson's voice and helps him save energy in his house. Avenson has thermometers in rooms and instruments on the rooftop that track temperatures, solar heat and wind speed. Rex analyzes that information and makes decisions.
"When Star Trek came on the television, a computer controlled the starship Enterprise," Avenson says. "I have a computer that runs my home."
Avenson, who works for Lucent Technologies Inc., has made his 2,000-square-foot home so energy-efficient that he sent back electricity to Xcel in June, 2006, and got a $2.83 credit on his bill.
In January, he paid only $91 for his combined gas and electric bill. By comparison, an average Xcel Energy customer paid $216.
Yet, "I am embarrassed about my bill," Avenson says. "Most of it is because of (higher) natural gas use in winter."
Avenson installed hot-air panels on an outside wall. The panels take colder air from the rooms, heat it outside, and return the hot air back into the rooms _ helping cut natural gas use. He fixed solatubes to light the hallway, bathroom and his office with sunlight during day time.
More efficient than skylights, solatubes redirect sunlight into a room through highly reflective tubing that look like normal ceiling lights.
Those who know Gretchen and Ron Larson of Golden Colo., kow their passion: to experiment with ways to save energy.
Their latest experiment is annual cycle thermal energy storage.
What that means is a huge tank that holds 10,000 gallons of water. The tank gets heated by sunlight during summer, and the hot water is used in the cold winter months for various purposes. Besides the shower, laundry and other household uses, the hot water also runs through pipes under the floor and keeps the Larsons' home warm in winter.
The system needs fine-tuning, but Ron Larson is optimistic.
"We still got problems there ... but it will work," Larson says.
Larson, who has a doctorate in electrical engineering, says his stint at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden made him more energy conscientious.
The Larson home on Lookout Mountain doesn't use natural gas -- heating and cooling are done primarily by solar photovoltaic panels, although the couple has two backup wood stoves.
"The wood stoves are pretty small," says Gretchen Larson. "They really are more for aesthetics than anything else."
Their energy-efficient refrigerator runs on solar energy -- a technology Ron Larson believes could be used by rural communities in poor countries with shoddy electrical infrastructure.
Gretchen Larson says her husband's dream is to live in an energy-efficient house, and she doesn't mind when some experiments don't work.
"We just put a lot of our savings into building a house that would be efficient," Gretchen Larson says. "I'm all for it, Ron is learning and other people are learning from it."


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Mary was a stumbling block, but the Church's doctrines/dogmas regarding her were not the major stumbling block. Once I had the separation of Protestants and Catholics narrowed down to the question of authority and the nature of the Church, I had come to the conclusion that "if the Catholic Church's claims are true, and the Apostles and their successors had authentic sacramental authority granted by Christ, then I would have to submit to that authority regardless of what I thought in order to be authentically Christian" and that Catholicism meant humbling oneself instead of placing one's opinion of matters on a pedestal, I began to take the approach of reading Church teaching from the eyes of a Catholic, so-to-speak (lending some level of trust to it). Not because I was submitting to the authority of the Church at that time, but only because I realized that unless I tried on the Catholic glasses, I'd never be able to understand it from a Catholic point-of-view. It was only by God's Grace and by giving the Catholic view a chance, that I began to see how necessary, beautiful, and Christological the Marian doctrines and dogmas are. Also, from a historical standpoint, there is no doubt that these doctrines and dogmas were represented in various devotions, writings, and quotes from the Early Fathers. So, aside from my conclusion on the importance of the authority question that led me to seek an understanding of Marian doctrines, I also came to realize that the anti-Marian Protestant position I had been raised to hold did not gel with historical Christianity at all, but was a rather new development.
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The British public's fascination with the Royal Family only deepend when the BAFTA-winning Netflix drama The Crown hit our screens in 2016. One of the most poignant aspects of the first season is the relationship between the Queen and Princess Margaret - and on this exclusive five-day tour, you will meet and hear from someone who played a pivotal role in this royal story, Lady Glenconner.
The daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester, Lady Glenconner grew up with the young princesses and served as maid of honour at Elizabeth's Coronation before going on to become Princess Margaret's lady-in-waiting.
Lady Glenconner has lived a rich life full of drama and difficulty. You will meet her at her family's historic estate, Holkham Hall in Norfolk, where she will give a private Q&A about her extraordinary life lived at the heart of the Royal Family.
'I am delighted to be welcoming you to my home county and the magical house where I grew up. I'm looking forward to telling Telegraph readers some of the stories of my life 'in the shadow of the crown'
Lady Glenconner
Today you will arrive in Norfolk and check in to your home for the next four nights, the historic Sprowston Manor Hotel.
Travel to the market town of Aylsham to join the Bure Valley Railway. This delightful route takes in some of the most unspoilt countryside as it crosses 17 bridges and passes through idyllic villages to reach Wroxham, known as the 'capital of the Norfolk Broads'. This afternoon, board the Southern Comfort Mississippi paddle boat for a scenic cruise on the Broads. You will travel along the Bure river, passing thatched cottages and windmills, with a commentary pointing out the water birds along the way.
This morning you will enjoy a tour of Lady Glenconner's family estate, Holkham Hall. Built between 1734 and 1764 by Thomas Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester, its hall reflects Coke's appreciation of classical art developed during his Grand Tour of Europe. The Coke family have lived at Holkham since 1609. Thomas Coke died in 1759 and never saw his great dream fulfilled and the house today with its great halls, libraries, statues, paintings and furniture is little altered from the Earl's original plans. You will then be joined for a special lunch with Lady Glenconner, at which she will give a private talk, Q&A and book signing. This afternoon you will explore the pretty and historic 17th-century village of Walsingham.
Today you will visit two superb stately homes: the Queen's country estate at Sandringham and the Jacobean Blickling Estate. Sandringham is set in 24 hectares of stunning gardens and is perhaps the most famous destination in Norfolk. The decor remains much as it was in Edwardian times, and the walls are hung with family portraits by court painters such as Heinrich von Angeli, Sir Luke Fildes and Edward Hughes. Every generation of the Royal Family which has lived in the house has added something of their own times and tastes. Later you will explore the principal rooms at the Blickling Estate, including the long gallery, described as the grandest of its period in England and the library, which contains one of the most historically significant collections of manuscripts and books in England.
Today, after breakfast, you will check out of Sprowston Manor Hotel and head home.
Idyllic countryside location close to Norwich.
The four-star Sprowston Manor Hotel is housed within a stately 16th-century English manor. Some rooms offer views of the beautifully landscaped surrounding grounds. There is an on-site spa with sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool, as well as a fitness suite and golf course. The hotel boasts 24-hour room service and a friendly concierge service. It is the perfect base from which to explore the wonderful county of Norfolk.
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Social media has changed the way that we interact with the world. It isn't just a tool to stay in touch with our friends, but to find and follow people who inspire us. Every day, people discover each other on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, but their only way to communicate is to Like or DM one another.
That's why we created Vanywhere. It's a platform that instantly connects creators and streamers with their fans and followers, through live, 1-on-1 video, voice and chat. Now instead of communicating in emojis, people can actually connect with the creators they admire to get personalized advice on a host of topics, or just to continue the conversation. It's a great way for creators and streamers to increase engagement with their followers, and to monetize their time and social media channels. Think of it as FaceTiming with your favorite YouTube chef, Instagram stylist or Twitch idol. The options are endless.
Vanywhere is based on creators. We decided to call them Skillers.
A Skiller doesn't necessarily have to be an expert or a professional, they just need to have a skill that they're really good at, and want to share with the world. Skillers set their own price per minute for live chats. Plus they can earn tips too.
Community Skillers are creators and streamers with an army of loyal followers who look to them for guidance and advice in their field. Vanywhere offers them a unique opportunity for 1-on-1 engagement with their audience. Livestreamers can take Vanywhere calls while they're streaming to make extra donations and provide a unique experience for the viewers that become part of the show.
Professional/Celebrity Skillers are trained professionals or celebs who are experts in their fields. These could include actors, fashion designers, makeup artists, and fitness trainers, among others. They are people who have big followings on social media, but their only way to monetize is through marketing campaigns with brands. Vanywhere gives them an opportunity to set their own terms, and connect one-on-one.
All calls happen through the Vanywhere platform, meaning you never have to give out your personal phone number or email.
As soon as a call is answered, payment is collected from the caller. You never have to chase down people for money, or receive payment through third party platforms like PayPal.
The engagement opportunities on social media are limited. Vanywhere allows you to talk directly with followers and give them your full attention in 1-on-1, personalized interactions.


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I admit to a double take when I saw the figures. First the price, it's mad for a synthetic bag – but then this isn't an ordinary synthetic, and the people that it is designed for aren't doing ordinary things. Next the weight… at 790g (L) it's light by any standards, regardless of fill or temperature rating, and Nordisk say it has a comfort limit of -2°C, whilst comfort is described as optimal at +4°C. So do these figures stack up? Well, yes actually. I tested the bag at around +2°C wearing a set of base layers, and was very much ok. I normally find every cold spot and shiver away while others sweat. Nordisk have achieved this by using the lightest, 7D nylon shell and have filled it with superb quality recycled polyester fibres. They've distributed the fill intelligently, with more on top and around a carefully sculpted footbox. They've also eliminated the extras – there is no neck baffle, which I miss a bit, and a short zip, which is no problem at all. The hood is flat and one dimensional, with a skinny draw cord to cinch it in. I struggled to get a snug fit around my face at first but I succeeded eventually. It comes in two sizes, L is the standard version, but actually quite long at 215cm, XL is huge at 230cm. So who would pay a "down bag price" for a synthetic bag? Sailors, kayakers and adventurers heading to extreme environments where wetness is a concern will be interested in this ultra light, moisture friendly bag.
Review by Lucy Wallace @snoweider


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Manchester United official rushed to Perth hospital after suspected overdose
A man has been rushed to hospital in Perth, after reports of an overdose at the Manchester United team hotel.
9 News sources say he was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital from Crown Towers this afternoon.
The man is not a player, but is understood to be a member of the Premier League's coaching team.
"A member of our backroom staff was taken ill overnight and has been sent to hospital by our club doctor for further treatment," a Manchester United spokesperson said.
"We request that medical confidentiality is respected."
9 News understands there were reports of an overdose at Crown Towers on Friday, but it's not clear if the medical emergency was a result of illicit substances, prescription medication or a medical condition.
The man remains in a stable condition in hospital.
The incident comes on day five of the premier league club's 10 day tour in WA.
The team is set to play Perth Glory in a friendly match tomorrow, ahead of a contest against Leed United next Wednesday.
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First off I am interested in starting a Forum and I am concerned about the maximum number of members/threads/posts/attachments etc. I was looking at Brinkster web hosting and the maximum MySQL database size is 250MB. According to vBulletin they gave an example of like 5,800+ members, 40,000 threads, 662,000 posts, 70,000 private messages and 8,000 attachments. The total MySQL database size was 940MB. I dont want to go ahead with this domain and then be limited for what I can have. Is there another web hosting site? I know there is host gator with unlimited, but it uses Linux, I dont know anything about Linux but do I really have to know anything about the operating system of the hosting site?
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Like a lot of women out there, I have my list of fake boyfriends. They are celebrities or characters from TV shows and movies. In other words, none of them are real people, and that's why I call them FAKE boyfriends. It's totally frowned upon to wink at your gun holster-wearing neighbor while he's out walking his dog. Yes, I really have a neighbor like that, and no I do not wink. EVER. I don't even make eye contact. Anyway, it's different, and more acceptable to flutter your eyelashes at a Greek God in a yogurt commercial because you will likely never be seated next to him on a plane. Ah, one can dream. So, without further delay, here are my fake boyfriends in order of physical attractiveness.
John Stamos
I'm pretty sure John Stamos bathes in the blood of kittens or something. Seriously! How else would someone stay this attractive for so long? I have loved (I use the word love very lightly here) John Stamos since I was a pudgy 12 year-old who watched General Hospital daily. I used to sit in front of the TV, munch on Cheetos, and stare at Blackie Parrish (Stamos' character on GH) play the drums, or talk to Frisco, or just breathe. The man breathes beautifully. Unfortunately, he doesn't speak beautifully.
I have watched a few interviews with John and, well, he's just not that bright. He should really just not talk. He should just strike poses and allow middle-aged women to admire him. Well, he should probably allow all women to admire him. I know young ladies who like him, too. I also think John should be bred, like a stallion or prize-winning goat. All that beauty should not just die whenever John hawks his last yogurt. Scientists need to breed him with another beautiful, yet not so bright creature, maybe a Kardashian or a Hilton.
Rob Lowe
Rob comes close to being perfect. In fact, he would be perfect if he had not had that little tryst with teen girls a while back. That was just icky, Rob. Anyway, he is gorgeous, and he probably purchases his kitten blood from the same dealer as John. While Rob is a close second to John in the looks department, he is actually intelligent. I know this because I read his memoir, Stories I Only Tell My Friends. Here is a link. Yes, there are pictures. http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Only-Tell-Friends-Autobiography/dp/B007SRVZ52
Had Rob not gotten his first movie role as Sodapop Curtis in The Outsiders (See, I actually READ the book.), he was going to head off to college to study some sort of science that only super smart people get degrees in. I'm an English major, so I don't remember the specific field, but Mr. Lowe was going to become Dr. Lowe in something impressive. Robert Downey Jr. went to high school with Rob, and was (before hard drugs) also super smart.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is incredibly easy on the eyes. Though, I imagine that the drug use probably added some years to him, and it's also what puts him in third place. I'm not a "let's go out and get wasted" kind of girl, and my boyfriend shouldn't be like that either, even if he's fake. I'm super proud of RDJ for maintaining his sobriety this long, though. Good job.
The other thing that puts Robert in third place is his eye color. Hey, if he's my fake boyfriend, I can be picky. I'm partial to people with dark hair and light eyes. For the record my husband is bald with green eyes, but he used to have brown hair. Robert is a brown-eyed boy, and that is OK for some, but if I'm building a perfect boyfriend, he needs green eyes. Blue would be a distant second.
I'm pretty sure Sting has blue eyes, but it's hard to tell because they just blend in to his face. Sting is a blond, and to me blonds just look washed out. I've only had a crush on one blond person in my entire life, other than Sting. If blonds are having more fun, I'm not sure why. No offense, blond friends. See. I said, "No offense." So, everything is OK now.
I "love" Sting for his mind. He is a former English teacher, and he knows how to write real lyrics. I also read Sting's memoir, Broken Music. This is an excellent read, with pictures, and it explains things like why Sting is called Sting. I won't give it away, but it probably won't surprise you. http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Music-Memoir-Sting/dp/0385338651
Sheldon Cooper
Sheldon is a good looking individual, but not as good looking as John or Rob. I think his fashion style, which is part fifth-grader and part comic book geek, takes away from his looks. I think Sheldon would look dapper in a tux.
Sheldon's best feature, in my humble opinion, is his communication style. Yes, abrupt and direct is a style. I share this with Sheldon. Maybe that is why I admire it so much. Really, there's no reason to be indirect. Just say what you have to say and be done with it. Now that I think about it, Sheldon and I would probably break up in five minutes if we dated in real/fake life.
Forrest Gump
One word: loyalty. Homeboy named everything Jenny, well, at least a fleet of shrimping boats. What girl wouldn't want that? Seriously. Another good thing about Forrest is he is simple. You tell him what to do and he does it. Sure, he would eat half of a box of chocolates before he gives them to you, but at least he would think to bring you chocolates. Forrest is also easy on the eyes, especially in uniform. He and John Stamos are on the same intellectual level, so even though he has a cute accent, Forrest would need to be a quiet boyfriend.
So, that is all of them. They don't buy me jewelry, take me out to eat, or know I'm alive, but I am still faithful to them, sort of. I mean I am married and all. So, I guess that is not being faithful, unless I'm a rock star or something. Rock star faithful is way different than normal people faithful. I go to bed at nine, so I am probably not going to be a rock star. I doubt I will ever be normal either. So, I guess I should probably break things off with them. It's the right thing to do. Sorry, fellas!
Disclaimer: My husband knows all about my fake boyfriends, and he also knows that if Sting pulled up in a white limo right now and said, "Lisa, I simply must be with you. Marry me." in his awesome British accent, I would turn him down because I know that I already have the best husband in the world. He only eats my chocolates after I open the box.
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This volume forms part of Martin Luther's complete works, which collectively had a profound impact on the German Reformation. Published around the time of his death, the collection displays the range of genres Luther adopted: Biblical translation and commentary, sermons and catechisms, and polemics against the Catholic Church. In contrast to his seminal Bible translation and many of the controversial tracts printed during his lifetime, the texts in this imposing collection are in Latin rather than German. These volumes were produced by a number of printers, including Hans Lufft, whose trade in Lutheran Bibles made him the richest man in Wittenberg.
With unintentional irony, Luther's diatribes on the Catholic Church were bound in pages of text and music from a dismembered monastic manuscript. This common binding practice was both economical and practical, as parchment was valued as a tough material. The hole in this binding is not a sign of neglect by its owners, but a flaw which dates back to the parchment's preparation. This is shown by how the medieval scribe has carefully written around the tear and even tried to sew it together: although the thread has disappeared, the puncture holes of the needle are still visible.
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Sources and further reading:
- Catalogue record on SOLO
- Cole, Richard G. (1984) "Reformation Printers: Unsung Heroes", The Sixteenth Century Journal 15(3) 327–339
- Kwakkel , Erik (2014) "The Skinny on Bad Parchment", Medieval Books [blog], http://medievalbooks.nl/2014/10/24/feeling-good-about-bad-skin/, 24 October 2014
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The Quiver
The Newsletter of the Lee County Archers
April 2019 Newsletter
The club held it's first NFAA American 900 since the watershed project started. We were able to set up 4 targets on our FITA range. It was a little tight and we had to run an A & B line, but it didn't take any longer than our previous 900 shoots when they were held up front. We had eleven archers attend this shoot. Hopefully we will be able to increase our attendance at the next shoot. The club intends to hold our 900 shoot monthly on our FITA range until we can move the venue back to the front of the park after the construction is complete.
On Saturday, April 20th we hosted an ASA Qualifier. We had a really good turnout for the day before Easter. We had 48 shooters participate in the qualifier. Flo Gleason brought a number of youths from her S3DA program in Jacksonville. Everyone had a good time, the food was great. Justin Lang made smoked pork loin, coleslaw and potato salad, thank you Justin. We want to thank everyone who helped set up and tear down the range, staff the event and did all the little things that make for a successful event.
The Watershed Project is moving right along despite the inconvenience it is causing. The board really appreciates everyone's patience and understanding during this project.
Members in the news:
Emma Rose Ravish recently traveled to the Arizona Cup to get certified as a Para Archer. While there, she was invited to be part of the USA Para team. They will be travelling to the Netherlands next month, to compete for a spot on the USA Paralympics team in 2020.
Rick Dubrueler traveled to South Africa last October to compete with the NFAA team in the World Field Archery Championships in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Rick finished first individually in his class and set two new South African records.
On May 3-5 Bill Ziegler, Tim Fisher and I will be traveling to Tennessee to attend the Tennessee Classic Traditional Archery event. While we are up there we will be purchasing 3 Big Blob targets for use on our 20 yard range.
Chick Richards
Lee County Archers Inc.
February 2019 Newsletter
In January we held our first ASA Qualifier for 2019 and because of the hard work by the members who spent the week before the event getting the range ready and helped put everything together this qualifier was a great success. The weather was good, the food was great and the participants were awesome. Thank you for helping make it a success, Bill Ziegler, Mike Ball, Scott Richards, Bongo McGraw, Joe Simone, Herb Metz, Emery Drew, Monica Drew, Jimmy Heavy, Roger Fahrner, Tim Fisher, Tim Gross, Kurtis Galbraith, Bob Lincoln, Craig Warmington, Jerry Bruce, Jim Ogden, Liza & Dave Gorski, Michelle Stahl, Ben Brown, John Lackey, Lonnie Nelligan, and Wayne Carver.
We will be hosting our next ASA Qualifier April 20th, the day before Easter, and I know it will be as great a success as this one was.
On February 2nd we hosted the Florida Senior Games (American 900 round) at the North Fort Myers Recreational Center. The Florida Senior Games are sponsored in Lee County by Lee County Parkes and Recreation. Seventeen archers participated in this event, aged 55 to 84 years old. The Senior Games are held every February in Lee County. We invite all eligible members to participate 2020.
There will be a Board of Directors meeting at the pavilion on Saturday, February 16th. An agenda will be posted separately.
There will be work part at the range on Saturday, February 16th to catch up on some much needed maintenance. This work day is open to all who would like to come out and help us keep the range in a safe and well-maintained state so everyone continues to have a safe and pleasant place to shoot. We will start between 7:30 –8:00 am and usually finishes up around noon. We will be serving snacks, drinks and some sort of lunch. Looking forward to seeing you there.
As you all know, we are having a slight interruption of our range by the county's water retention project. The logging operation has been completed. The ditch that runs through our range has been cleaned out and new culvert pipe will soon be installed under our roadway just before the pavilion. Have patience, this minor annoyance will soon be over and we will be able to get back to normal.
February 8-10 six of us attended the T.A.S. (Traditional Archery Society) Southeastern Regional Traditional Bowhunters Regional Championship Qualifier in Jacksonville, Fl. March 1-3 about a dozen of us will be going to TBOF(Traditional Bowhunters of Florida) State Rendezvous in Silver Springs, Fl. May 3-5 some of us will be going to the Tennessee Classic in Clarksville, Tn.
On Sunday, February 17th the club will be hosting our monthly 3D shoot. Bring your friends and family and lets have a good time.
Chick Richards President Lee County Archers
January 2019 Newsletter
Well, it's that time again for the changing of the guard. Every two years the Lee County Archers get together and elect Officers and Directors at Large. This election cycle it is my great honor and privilege to be elected president of the Lee County Archers. I would like to take a minute to thank each and everyone that took part in the election process and elected the new Board of Directors. I know I will have some beg shoes to fill. Bill kept the club running like a Swiss Watch. I know it will take some time to get up to speed, but I also know with the support of the membership and the incoming Board of Directors we can continue to keep The Lee County Archers on of the premier archery clubs in Florida.
Mike Ball is Vice President. Mike is a well known and respected figure at the range. He does an outstanding job keeping our 3D program alive and well, as well as making it fun and interesting.
Michelle Stahl, the Key Stone that keeps the club running smoothly administratively, has been reelected as secretary/treasurer. She works tirelessly keeping the checking account, bookkeeping, and all the other mundane paperwork that's required to keep our club humming along day to day. Than You Michelle.
Directors at Large are as follows.
Joe Simone, Roger Fahrner, Jon Coleman, Jerry Bruce Jr., Ben Brown and Tim Fisher. You have elected a great group of Directors at Large who will be focused on making sure you have as many fun and interesting shoots and events as they can accommodate.
Some of the projects the board will be addressing this year: Putting on at least two ASA Qualifier Shoots, January 19, 2019 and April 20, 2019, re instituting the Club Championship, getting back to mike's week day mini (10-11 animal) 3D shoot and a weekly indoor league, just to name a few. We are also going to look into bringing in some state shoots as well. Maybe even a Rinehart 100 or Stickbow. With that being said, the board loos forward to any and all input on shoots and/or improvements the membership would like to see, as well as any help you can give to the board to make our club and the club shoots the best they can be.
By now everybody is aware of the County water retention project which will impact our range this year. All our activities will have to be approached with that in mind. Hopefully when the water project is complete it will not have impacted our range too much.
Currently there will be a site survey and silt fence installed and Turesday (01/15) and Wednesday (01/16). The range will be closed down on Tuesday and very limited range availability on Wednesday. Land clearing will begin 01/17 through 01/25 (excluding weekends).
The board wants to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this project. I will post all the information the board receives from the contractors regarding the project so that everyone can be aware of the progress. Unfortunately, we sometimes receive our information at the last minute and as such, things like club closures and adjustment in shooting times and days may not get posted until the last minute, so I will apologize in advance.
Chick Richards President Lee County Archers


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Behind The Scenes At Freshbooks: "Blind Dates" With Coworkers, Creating A Secret Competitor, Being The Longest Living Cocktail Party, And Much More
Mike McDerment is the founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the world's #1 cloud accounting software for self-employed professionals. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, it was built in 2003 after he accidentally saved over an invoice. McDerment spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents' basement. Since then, now with around 300 employees, over 10 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing, and collect billions of dollars.
McDerment mentioned that an employee at Freshbooks told him that the culture of the company feels like summer camp and that is something McDerment is thrilled about. Why?
When a child comes home from summer camp, they are mentally and emotionally fit. They have been challenging themselves all week – both physically and mentally. This produces a very high level of self-esteem and excitement. This is what they want employees at Freshbooks to experience each day. They believe it will lead to a sense of personal growth and self-esteem.
The culture of Freshbooks works to be like the 'longest living cocktail party on earth.' Why?
Generally, when you go to a cocktail party you have been invited by someone you like. There you will find some people you know and others you don't. This environment creates a feeling safety and of being welcome.
One of the ways they have worked to create this culture is to set up people on professional blind dates – in groups of 3 or 4. They ask employees if they would like to participate and then they match up employees who normally would not connect with on another on a day to day basis. This is one way to help the company feel smaller no matter how much they grow in size.
One piece of advice McDerment gives to larger organizations is to focus on reinforcing the behaviors you want perpetuated. Make sure to celebrate those things.
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A table with a view
Sea breezes and eggs benedict draw patrons to Sam's Ocean View, but it's not just the drinks that are flowing through the second-story dining room.
The ocean air drifts through open bay windows that overlook the east side's Royal Coconut Coast and if you sit long enough at the bar, you might catch a couple stories as well.
Situated next to the Kauai Hostel and overlooking the Ke Ala Hele Makalae bike and walking path, Sam's is a place for fine food and views.
Balcony tables cater to a romantic, outside feeling and corners further inside the bistro lend to a friendly brunch atmosphere. The bar sits in the middle of Sam's, with enough for about six people to belly up and plenty of casual seating.
Popular for its breakfasts, Sam's serves Sunday brunch mimosas for $5 each with a brunch that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
That brunch serves up four different benedict choices ($14 to $17) as well as breakfast plates with eggs and things like banana macadamia nut pancakes ($14) or more lunch-style options like the fish and chips in a basket ($17) and a local romaine Caesar salad ($12). Brunch also offers burgers and sandwiches.
Dinner offers two categories at Sam's — small plates ($12-$18) and entrees ($19-$36), with fresh fish and crisp veggies that make the prices palatable.
During a recent dinner at Sam's Ocean View, sitting in on a quiet balcony with soft lighting and a steady breeze, our table ordered an arugula salad (local, organic arugula, grilled shrimp, shaved parmesan, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction for $18) and the wagyu beef slider Trio (Vermont cheddar, bacon, crispy onions and siracha aioli for $18).
The arugula was spicy and crisp, the seafood was fresh and the three tiny hamburgers that make up the wagyu beef slider Trio were bite-sized and still satisfying.
For those with food allergies, Sam's Ocean View has a menu marked for vegans and those with gluten allergies, and the servers offered gluten free bread as an appetizer the moment they suspected there was a need.
With cocktails running from $10 to $15 each, an extensive list of wine selections, and beer on tap, Sam's Ocean View is an upscale pau hana dive with a low-key feel that's perfect if you want to splurge while keeping a bit of cash in your wallet.
It's located next to Kauai Beach Hostel, across from Tamba Surf Company in Kappa.
Happy hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sam's is open Wednesday through Monday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Sunday for brunch.
Jessica Else, staff writer, can be reached at 245-0452 or email@example.com.


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News & Updates
About Hall of Fame Village Powered By Johnson Controls
Hall of Fame Village Powered By Johnson Controls, a 200-acre mixed use development in Canton, Ohio was made possible through a partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Industrial Realty Group (IRG). Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., the for-profit entity charged with the development, originated in 2017.
During Phase 1 of the development, two major components were created. Those components include Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the National Youth Football and Sports Complex. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is home to three major events of the annual Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends). The Stadium hosts high school and college football regular season and playoff games including the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships and the NCAA Division III National Football Championships in 2020 and 2021. In addition, the stadium is considered an elite concert venue hosting in demand artists such as Pitbull, Toby Keith, Kid Rock, Marroon 5, and Imagine Dragons.
The National Youth Football and Sports Complex has hosted over 300,000 tournament participants and their families since its inception in 2017. 80% of these participants are from outside of the state of Ohio. This increase in tourist visitation to Canton has had a positive economic impact on the region via increased traffic in local hotels, restaurants and businesses. The sports and activities being held in this complex are broad and include traditional sporting competitions such as football, lacrosse, soccer, and rugby and non-traditional events such as kick-ball and quidditch.
Phases 2 and 3 of the Project call for a greater expansion into retail, dining, healthcare, commercial, and residential verticals. Plans include development of a premium hotel, football themed waterpark, a mixed use research/development office building, retail/residential promenade, and healthcare campus. Phase 2 of the development is expected to begin in 2020.
"The Hall of Fame Village Powered By Johnson Controls team has made great progress, and I know that the very best is still ahead. The future of this project presents even greater opportunity to make an impact that will change the game, the region and the country forever."
-David Baker
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"The vision and reach is greater than we ever could have imagined. The village is creating exciting, immersive experiences that bring people together in a way that has never been done before"
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"Hall of Fame Village Powered By Johnson Controls is an extraordinary project with great meaning to the state of Ohio and this region of the country, as it leverages the values and popularity of our country's most popular sport to engage and connect football fans in a variety of innovative ways. I look forward to helping advance this terrific vision into a reality."
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The Ten Main Components to Hall of Fame Village Powered By Johnson Controls
Hall Of Fame Museum
Museum Growth
Since opening in 1963, the Museum has successfully transformed its original 19,000 square feet into an exciting, internationally recognized institution and travel destination.
Expansion Project
The "Future 50" Expansion & Renovation Project which was completed in 2013 at a cost of $27 million dollars expanded the museum to 118,000 square feet.
A Game of Life
The Museum continues to journey into the future with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art technology spectacular "A Game for Life" immersive holographic theater which opened in July, 2016.
Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium
Starting with the infrastructure to support current and future enabling technologies our network of fiber and copper data cabling is extremely robust. All facets of HVAC, Fire & Safety, Lighting and Technology will be state-of-the art and provide fans a safe and seamless experience.
Game Changing Stadiums
20,000-seat stadium profiled by Forbes as one of the "13 Game-Changing NFL Stadiums" will have a permanent stage and added luxuries such as cabanas, rooftop observation deck, VIP loges and over 28,000 square feet of premium event space with unique catering options.
Additional Work
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium was dedicated on Aug. 3, 2017.
National Youth Football & Sports Complex
Advanced Turf Fields
Eight advanced turf fields that will be multi-purposed, lighted and equipped with the latest technology and video capabilities.
World Class Amenity Sports Complex
The sports complex will include full world-class amenities, a football-sized concourse area and a championship field with 3,000 seats. All fields can accommodate a multitude of sports including football, lacrosse, rugby, and soccer.
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One of a Kind Hotel
A spectacular, one-of-a-kind 180-room sports themed, upscale boutique hotel.
Large Conference Center
5,000 square ft of ballroom space and separate meeting spaces.
Hall of Fame Waterpark
Features a 85,000 square ft indoor sports themed waterpark that will be a must-see for all families.
Constellation Center for Excellence
Large Office Space
75,000 square ft office | retail building
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Field House
50,000 square ft indoor fieldhouse that will accommodate up to 4 full size basketball courts
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50,000 square ft indoor convention space
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Hip to the Groove #11: Mind the (Age) Gap
by Tom Körp
It's been said that music is "a game for the young", a sentiment which I routinely dismissed in my own youth as little more than a spurious complaint of the old and out-of-touch. How, I wondered, could such an essential substance as music—be it rock, pop, folk, hip-hop, electronic, orchestral, choral, or what have you—ever fail to captivate, entertain, and enliven, regardless of one's age? At what point in one's life would (or could) music ever be considered anything other than absolutely vital? In the mind of a music-obsessed teenager, it seemed all but impossible.
Yet here I am: Tip-toeing towards thirty, and pretty damn-well apathetic towards modern popular music.
Only it's not the fault of the music. It's me.
Mind you, my previous interpretation of music being "for the young" was caught up in the idea of a hard-line demarcation between Youth and Old Age, a vaguely identified point—say, thirty-five years, or the birth of one's second child, whichever comes first—past which the fiery life's-blood passion for music would inevitably cool to little more than a passing fancy. A fittingly naďve reading, that. After all, what do the young know of growing old, let alone of the needs and tendencies of their own future selves?
What indeed.
In truth, there seems to be quite a bit more nuance and subtext to the aforementioned adage—and far more truth than I first allowed. No, it's not a geezerly condemnation of music as a childish distraction, nor is it a dire prediction that the accumulation of years and workaday concerns will somehow revoke one's license to bask in the musical zeitgeist, or to be a contributor thereto. Hardly.
The desire to create and enjoy music does not by necessity decline as one grows old(er)—here's to you, public radio "adult contemporary" programming!—it's just that popular music, by and large, is made by and for the young, and is thusly prepossessed with exaggerated anthems and hyper-romanticized ballads—the ideals and idylls of the so-called Young Invincibles—which, perhaps, fail to resonate with those who have actually been there and already done that, and who likely have a closer relationship with reality than the chord-busting tunes and knob-tweaking dance offerings of teens and twenty-somethings who are just now dipping their toes into that wide and turbulent river of life and reporting their early findings to an audience comprised mainly of their equally inexperienced and exaggeration-prone peers. The young-un's are in the thick of it together, while the old guard, if I might be so bold as to count myself among their ranks, is merely hanging out on the fringes, stone-faced and cross-armed, equally bemused and befuddled by such guileless, solipsistic revelry. And, perhaps, a little bit jealous. Ŕ la Nick Miller of "New Girl": "They don't know what 'Saved by the Bell' is and they've never felt pain!"
In a sense, saying that music is meant for the young is a sideways admission of the inherent limitations of novelty: What seems grand and wondrous at first blush rarely retains its luster for long, and must needs continually give way to even grander and more wondrous things, and so on and so forth, ad infinitum et ultra. Ironically, this incessant need for newness and novelty in music (or in any form of entertainment, for that matter) is concomitant with an increasingly greater sense of sameness amongst long-term adherents, not to mention rampant burnout amongst practitioners, especially as they progress into their third decade of post-natal existence. Tellingly, what musical neophytes frequently hail as the "next big thing" may very well, to a more experienced ear, sound an awful lot like that "same old thing" from a few years back, only tragically bereft of the emotional-personal context which made it so grand and wonderful and worthy of creating and/or remembering the first time around.
Sure, in a few precious instances, one might find reasons and ways to preserve select high-quality tunes and their associatively-attached emotional contexts from the ravages of time, but it's a relative rarity. Far more often, the listener's love for an older song or album is rudely packed up and tucked away in the dusty recesses of memory 'til such time as it is finally and unceremoniously trotted out to the proverbial dustbin of passive forgetfulness. The album or song itself might linger on in one's collection or subconscious for the rest of one's life, but the magic, the ardour and esteem in which it was once held, will be but a nostalgic shade of its former self, if it remains at all.
If such ho-humming disillusionment is bad news for the audience, just imagine what it must be like to be the singer-songwriters responsible for said tunes, expected to play them ad nauseam in venue after venue, year after year, worrying at the sentimental trappings 'til they've worn completely away, leaving little more than a rote recitation of words and notes. Little wonder that the survival rate, as it were, amongst actively touring thirty-something bands is so grim.
I suppose, then, that this essay constitutes a sideways admission of my own: specifically, that my musical tastes have become fairly well-established, if not yet wholly calcified. By which I mean that, having spent the better part of a decade determining what I like—and, at the same time, developing the vocabulary to explain, in no(t quite) uncertain terms, why I believe it to be likeable in the first place—I've finally reached the point where I feel little-to-no need to expound upon, and proffer my unsolicited opinion of, any and every (chronologically if not compositionally) "new" musical offering as a matter of course, nor to actively seek out and burrow into new tunes for the sake of newness alone. For someone who has self-identified as a music critic for nearly a third of his life, being able to simply listen to and enjoy whatever comes my way, however it comes my way, without concerning myself with context or criticism is kind of a big deal. And a bit of a relief.
Not to worry, though! There's still good music out there—as if you needed me to tell you that—and there's still new music that speaks to me, prematurely aged curmudgeon that I am. Mind, I'm not so far gone that I find myself sitting in a rocking chair on my front porch, yelling at the dad-gomned neighbourhood kids to "turn down the Skillets", but I'm certainly not in the oh-so-important and casually omnivorous 18-24 demographic anymore. No use pretending otherwise.
So, while I may not be handing in my rock-crit pen, I'm learning to accept my inevitable obsolescence as a pop-musical bellwether, and am finding that there's no sense in feeling put out when my own musical tastes are not necessarily widely reflected in, or ratified by, the greater popular culture.
That's just life. After all, we can't all be young forever.
Posted by: Tom Körp
Features (May 26th, 2012)
Tags: beatbots, features, hip to the groove, age gap, music, criticism, curmudgeon


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The Language of Media / Public RelationsBack to PR Tutorial Index
In the battle to gain positive publicity for your product and your company, you don't have the luxury of rambling. Too many products are competing for too little editorial space. To get the favorable attention of reporters, you must understand what information the press wants and formulate a clear and concise message.
This chapter contains the following worksheets: Goal Setting, Features Versus Benefits, Product Positioning, and Company Positioning. Completing these worksheets will assist you to clarify your thinking, set goals, and gather information. Later on, you will put this information into a framework the reporter will expect.
Gain Credibility: Tell the Truth
How do you get reporters to listen to your message and trust you?
Tell the truth!
Reporters for newspapers, magazines, radio and TV are bound to find out about a major problem. If you lie or try to hide it, you will lose your number one asset – your credibility. You may even gain credibility if you bring the problem to their attention.
Avoid Hype
If you want to turn off your audience, use hype in your press releases. Hype is overstatement. Hype makes claims that can't be met. Hype means nothing.
Radio reporter Stephen Banker said, "The press doesn't need to know that a product is super terrific or any other descriptive words. They need to know what it does. All they need to know are the facts."
If you use hype, reporters will throw away the press release on principle. They know people use buzzwords because there isn't any hard information in the release. Press releases using buzzwords label a company as amateur, so avoid these words and phrases:
o Next generation
o Revolutionary
o Trend setting
o Rewriting the rules
o One of a kind
o Unique
o State of the Art
o Leading Edge
o New Age
o Incredible
o Ahead of its time
If your product can turn last night's leftovers into gasoline for your car, you don't need hype – the press will wake up and want to write about it! If you tell reporters you have a "one of a kind" product and there is nothing like it, you are waving a red flag in front of them: "You are challenging us to find another program that does the same thing," said Chris Shipley, an executive editor with Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. The irony is, they probably will find a competing product – and it could be better than yours.
Features Versus Benefits
People buy products because of the benefits they think they will receive. It's surprising, then, that so much publicity material focuses on the features of the product instead of the benefits.
So what is the difference? Here's an example: a feature of a television set is a 27-key pad remote control unit; the benefit is the ability to change the station, volume and color without getting up from your chair.


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East Africa Hunger Crisis
During the hunger crisis, combination of drought, conflict, flooding and hyperinflation left more than 12 million children hungry across South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. 8.5 million people left their homes: most due to conflict, with children often witnessing or experiencing horrific violence, exploitation and abuse.
Children were at the most risk. When families don't have the ability to grow or purchase food, children pay the price. Increased hunger forced young girls into early marriage, made children drop out of school, pushed boys and girls into child labour and other dangerous ways of surviving.
Helping children survive, thrive and return to school
We have a longstanding presence in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia, running humanitarian and development projects. During the hunger crisis our local teams helped the poorest and most vulnerable: malnourished young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, female-headed households, orphans, disabled breadwinners and the elderly. We also prioritised families who had lost their livelihoods, minorities and other socially excluded people.
More than 1.8 million people were helped in October 2018 alone through our response to food insecurity, conflict, displacement and flooding throughout parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.
We aim to provide 250,000 more people with assistance to recover from flooding and Tropical Storm Sagar's aftermath. We are supporting people with healthcare, food security and livelihood assistance, improved access to clean water and sanitation systems, helping to restore learning environments and supplying essential relief items.
We continue to support the children of East Africa and you can find out more about our continuing relief work on our South Sudan conflict page.
We helped some of the most vulnerable children and their families in some of the hardest hit areas in Puntland, Somaliland and South West State.Read more
We helped some of the most vulnerable children and their families in some of the hardest hit areas in Puntland, Somaliland and South West State.
With DEC funding:
- 50,837 people have received cash transfers, livelihood support, protection and water, sanitation, hygiene and health interventions. These interventions under the DEC came to an end in August 2018 for people most affected by the hunger crisis. 6,235 people (of which 3,587 were children) have been able to access basic health care services at mobile clinics.
- We trained and equipped 130 community members to conduct basic health checks and pass along good nutrition and hygiene messages.
- 23,024 have received clean water from newly dug boreholes.
- 1,500 people now have access to toilets from newly constructed latrines.
- 7,920 people learned about washing hands after using the toilet and how to keep water clean through our hygiene promotion campaigns.
- 1,137 individuals have received food through vouchers.
- 14,140 people helped to improve their community by improving roads, collecting rubbish in cash for work activities.
- 315 community members were trained to recognise gender-based violence and how to refer people to essential services that support their safety, health and access to justice.
- 55 health workers were trained on how to treat survivors of sexual violence.
South Sudan
As people continue to flee, it's becoming more and more difficult to provide food to the people of South Sudan. Food insecurity continues to break records.Read more
As people continue to flee, it's becoming more and more difficult to provide food to the people of South Sudan. Food insecurity continues to break records. Please see our South Sudan page for an update on our continuing support to the children of South Sudan.
With DEC funding:
- One village in northern South Sudan has seen a massive population increase as families escape conflict elsewhere. The small water source that attracted them is not enough for everyone. We delivered an average of 90,000 litres of water daily (approx 15 to 18 litres per person, per day).
- 6,790 internally displaced people and host communities now have clean water sources.
- 11,064 people received different messages on personal hygiene, environmental hygiene, water safety and food safety.
- We provided 15,473 mothers and children with nutritional information.
- 96 mothers were trained on how to create a gardens to feed their children.
- 9,103 children now have a safe place that they can play and be children.
- 71,890 children were screened for malnutrition, and 52,345 were treated for malnutrition.
- 65 women were provided with seeds and tools able to start kitchen gardens.
- 12,507 children attend eight child friendly spaces, providing children with a safe space to play.
- Toilet facilities were constructed in three nutrition centres which were screening children for malnutrition and providing care to them.
- 4,200 people benefitted from hygiene promotion, mostly conducted by mother support groups with our help.
We're working with the World Food Programme on blanket supplementary feeding programmes, reaching large numbers of children with nutritious food.Read more
- We're working with the World Food Programme on blanket supplementary feeding programmes, reaching large numbers of children with nutritious food.
- At the same time, we're repairing dilapidated wells and small dams to ensure water is available and accessible to 120,000 people in the most affected communities.
- We are also travelling to hard-to-reach areas to identify and treat malnourished children.
So far you've given more than £814,000 for children and families affected by the East Africa Crisis.
World Vision aid worker wins prestigious 'Humanitarian of the Year' awardMonday 18, Mar, 2019
Christine Ngbaazande from South Sudan has been awarded a coveted humanitarian honor at the Bond International Development Awards in London.
The UK must redouble its efforts to end South Sudan's child soldier crisisThursday 12, Jul, 2018
International children's charity, World Vision has urged the UK government to redouble its efforts to support peace in South Sudan and end its child soldier crisis.
Over one million people at risk as floods devastate East AfricaFriday 18, May, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of children are at risk of malnutrition, disease and even death due to major flooding across East Africa, World Vision warned today.


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Appoint a Special Prosecutor to Investigate IRS!
Tell your U.S. Representative and Senators to add their names to Rep. Posey's letter and demand Eric Holder to appoint a Special Prosecutor to probe the IRS' illegal acts!
After finding out that Attorney General Eric Holder appointed a partisan Democrat and Obama donor to head the investigation of the IRS' illegal targeting of conservative groups, it's clear that a new prosecutor must be appointed – an independent party, untainted by politics.
Right now, U.S. Representative Bill Posey is seeking co-signers to a letter to the Attorney General demanding this very thing.
Tell your U.S. Representative and Senators to add their names to Rep. Posey's letter and demand Eric Holder to appoint a Special Prosecutor to probe the IRS' illegal acts!
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Bombay was a city located in India on Earth.
The city was mentioned as the location of a bar in the song Come Fly With Me, performed by Vic Fontaine in 2374. (DS9: "His Way")
Bombay is a historic name for the city, it is currently known as Mumbai.
A coat of arms of Bombay was included in an unseen portion of the Picard family album, somewhat puzzlingly adorning a letter from Louis of France. It includes the latin inscription "Urbs Prima In Indis" (First City in India).
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The original postcard announcing the madness (and the stamp from Obtaniumlandia)!
Contraptor Rally host Major Catastrophe invites you to join the race!
The Map of Madness!
The lords of chaos smile as they watch the Contraptors Rally begin!
Lovely Lass with the start-up flag!
The Contraptor's Rally is about to begin!
Jay & Cindy from Richmond pop a wheely on their dangerous Dino-cycle!
John & Unrulie pose with their Muppet bikes!
(Left) Bill from Walnut Creek with the Tin Lizzy; (Right) Kevin O'Hare and a contraption modified from a wheelchair made in 1910!
Bradley Badley & the Countess with the Sub Optimator!
The Sub Optimator's animal friends include the Opossum and the Crow
Horseless Carriage 2.0, created by E. Michael Saleski [www.saleski.com]
Mr. Saleski writes: "The Horseless Carriage 2.0 is my second large human-powered vehicle with the intention of ACEing the Eureka Kinetic Grand Championship. My first vehicle (All-Terrain Tiki Bar, then Cruizin' for a Snoozin') did ACE and finish 3rd one year, but those six ATV tires were brutal over the long distance. Knowing that larger diameter wheels reduce your rolling resistance, and leveraging my previous extensive woodworking experience, I imagined the Horseless Carriage 2.0.
As part of our performance, we would say we wanted to achieve 88mph (as in back to the future) and go back in time just prior to the invention of the Horseless Carriage, I.e. The Automobile, and reveal our human-powered contraption, thus leading mankind down the path of human-powered conveyance instead of greenhouse-gas eating conveyances.
Well, the skinny wheels on the HC2 destroyed 3 different 'sand tread' designs due to the incredible weight density of the heavy vehicle on the narrow tires. It's never been able to complete the sand challenge in Eureka, although we did struggle through the short Ventura race once for an ACE. It is presently on display at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, promoting the Ventura Kinetic Race.
Next vehicle? Not sure exactly, other than it will have 3 large wheels, made from 42" diameter drain pipe. These wheels will be 8 or 10 inches in diameter and should have no problem navigating sand."
This contraption is called the Didelphimorphia
Everyone is ready to GO!
SN Jacobson, professional photographer, trails behind as a member of the press with his very own Photo-Contraptor, created just for him at the Obtanium Works!
Along the way, the Contraptors faced the Zombie Czar and his Zombie Minions!
Luckily, there were watchers, keeping an eye out for hazards (including wayward vehicles), and guiding the Contraptors back on the path!
Of course, the greatest hazard facing the Contraptors was simple mechanical problems!
And the race goes on...
and on...
and onwards ever on!
But, finally, at last, the end is near!
The Flag is cast as the people await their winners!
Did we make it in time?
Of course, winning in life means surviving an adventure! Here's Mr.Kit, the Dragonslayer!
Time to be judged! Judges included local muralist Harold Beaulieu, and Vallejo City Council member Bob Sampayan!
Time for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party!
The Tea Party!
Scary as the Zombies are, the Gathering of the Tribes can get down and party like the best of them, with Serial Mom and MisDemeanor (on the right)!
Congratulations to Jake Carroll, the 2nd Place winner!