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Arsene Wenger knows that ending the wait for a trophy matters after nine-year drought
- Arsenal manager Wenger dislikes the simple nature of his trophy critics, but he too has grown weary of the wait
- Qualifying for the Champions League was more important than FA Cup
- But Wenger understands fans are desperate for silverware
It is all about the wait. Not for Hull City with no major prizes to show for 110 years of trying but for Arsenal or, more specifically according to Arsene Wenger, for their supporters.
'Trophies matter for your fans,' said Wenger. 'It is a concrete sign that you win and that's what we want to do. I love to win. Fans love to win. Your fans will be happy when you win trophies.'
The Arsenal manager gives the impression he has become weary of the wait. He is not impatient, but he finds the simplification tedious and gets annoyed that it can detract from his overall work in modernising a north London institution.
Losing the wait: Wenger is ready to end Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought against Hull on Saturday
Times gone by: Arsenal haven't had this sort of celebration for almost a decade
The last time: Patrick Vieira lifts the FA Cup in 2005, the last trophy the Gunners won
It also, of course, provides a convenient stick to beat him with; a stick Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho finds hard to let go.
'You win the next game or you lose it,' said Wenger. 'If you win it, what do you think? You think you dance for one week? You think about preparing well for the next season and to win the first game of next season. That's what it is to be.
'I will not be dancing on the beach in Rio, believe me.
'It is the next game. I want to win the next game. It is an FA Cup final. I want to win the FA Cup final.'
He is tired of questions about the wait. 'It has become a way to think for everybody,' said Wenger. 'If you look at the overall consistency, nobody has finished in the Champions League in England for 18 years. Nobody.
'It is true we are used to winning every year, basically. And, suddenly you don't win and it becomes a way of thinking.
'You could go to some other clubs and ask: "Why did you not win the championship for 20 years?" Nobody asks them the question. It's a non-creative way for everybody to organise press conferences.
Flat track bully? Mesut Ozil needs to show his quality on the big stage for Arsenal fans to end the season happy
A new hope: Aaron Ramsey has been brilliant when fit this season, and can help lead Arsenal to glory
'Three weeks ago, you asked me: "What would you like? To be in the Champions League or win the FA Cup?" I told you both. We have done the first and now we can do the second one.'
Wenger is still portrayed as a footballing romantic, committed to flair and crusading against the unfairness of 'financial doping'. He also has a cold economic mind and a strategic definition of success.
If it actually were a straight choice there is no way he, or owner Stan Kroenke for that matter, would trade the £30million annual windfall of the Champions League for the cheap hit of an FA Cup win.
Yet the shiny new trophy which will be awarded to the triumphant captain at Wembley today has come to represent more than another FA Cup win (It would be Arsenal's 11th and Wenger's fifth).
It can also end the club's longest wait for a trophy since the 18-year drought which preceded the 1971 Double. It can offer a tangible sign of progress. It can buy Wenger time, restore support and lift the mood as he signs the new contract.
The contract: a wait within a wait. The manager insists the delay is nothing to do with ending the wait, but still keeps the club waiting.
If Hull win the FA Cup on Saturday — the club's first trophy of note since the Division Three title in 1966 — there is likely to be at best a mixed reaction at the Emirates to the prospect of another two years of Wenger.
Patience is thin. Arsenal have lost a Champions League final, a Carling Cup final in calamitous fashion, and title challenges have flickered with promise and faded during the last nine years.
An image has been formed, often encouraged by Wenger, of an immature team lacking the courage and confidence to convert their talent into something more 'concrete'.
The Arsenal boss bristles at talk of a mental block; especially on the eve of another showpiece they are expected to win. Wenger's team have been brutally effective against most mid-and-lower table Premier League teams this season.
The extra quality of Mesut Ozil, the development of Aaron Ramsey and a more solid defence, have certainly taken the team on from last season. They still have to prove they have what it takes to win something.
In the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Arsenal were eight minutes from another Wembley embarrassment before Per Mertesacker saved the tie, took the game into extra-time and they won on penalties.
'We were on a low point,' said Wenger. 'There was more at stake than just going to the final. We were under threat in the Premier League, as well. To have lost against Wigan would have had consequences on our chances to finish in the top four. It would have created a huge disappointment. But we made it through.
Tough: When Arsenal fell behind to Wigan it looked like their season was falling apart.
Survival: Lukas Fabianski's saves in the FA Cup semi-final were enough to see the Gunners return to Wembley
'We are favourites. Unfortunately that doesn't guarantee you anything.'
Mertesacker promised Arsenal will not 'collapse' and that the team were ready to take this step; to end the wait and release the pressure which has built up over time and go on to greater things.
Wenger's FA Cup win in 2005 was not easy on the eye. It was win-at-all-costs against a rampant Manchester United. The same could be said about today's game. Can he end the wait?
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We also discussed at the meeting an opportunity for guiding tours around Valley for Mrs. McConnell's father's reunion this Sunday, September 20th. Participants should plan to meet at Valley at 10:30, and only have to stay until the tour is completed. We will provide you with instructions on where to go in the school. 20 people are needed for this event, in groups of two-- you can sign up with a friend! Here is the sign-up genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fada928a7f49-valley

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There is something special about a song that can grab a listener but still have a low dynamic range. This sweet song is turned dark by an acoustic guitar hitting some jazzy tensions during the versus. The music video falls into a very hip trend going around the music and artistic community of minimalism within the props and scenery while changing between different color washes. This is a music video you could put on at a Boston basement house show on your college roommates excessively large flat screen TV between the four or five acts that typically play house parties. This could also be played at the new indie labels TV screen hanging behind reception while guests of the label walk in and out. I highly recommend checking out the Renshaw Davies, I really like what they're about.
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This week we were delighted to welcome Dr Joe Spence, Master of Dulwich College London to our campus. During his visit, Dr Spence spent a great deal of time with our students, particularly in the Senior School, talking with them about their aspirations for the future. Dr Spence was impressed about how articulate the students are about their learning, and how much they seem to enjoy their Dulwich experience. He reiterated how much he and students at Dulwich London are looking forward to welcoming Puxi students to London next March for the 400 year celebration of Dulwich's history. In March, our students will travel to London to join the Dulwich Olympiad, a huge event which will bring together around 1000 students from Dulwich schools around the world to compete in sports and collaborate in music, and the arts.
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For some reaching the mountain top is overwhelming
For others sky is the limit,
But a few relish their every moment
In exploring the eternity!
For some triumph comes evidently
For others after putting that extra tad,
But a few look beyond those clichés
And spend their time, watching the birds!
For some work is worship
For others sincerity and compassion is,
But a few, put in, a whole lot
In knowing themselves utterly!
Maybe honesty and contemplation is not enough
Neither is integrity and benevolence,
For the soul requires nothing
As, itself is complete!
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Two months after the Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested a suspected Al-Qaeda operative, who allegedly set up base camps for Rohingya fighters in the Northeast, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the case thoroughly.
Samiun Rahman, alias Shumon Haq, alias Raju Bhai, was arrested from Shakarpur area of east Delhi on September 18. He reportedly told interrogators that he is a citizen of the UK, and that he has been active with the Al Qaeda since 2013.
The arrest had come on the day the Centre had submitted an affidavit in Supreme Court, describing Rohingya refugees as a "very serious and potential threat to national security".
A countrymade pistol of 9 mm calibre, a laptop and a mobile phone were recovered from Rahman and a case under Sections of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2008, and Arms Act was registered.
Sources said investigators have informed the government about the possibility of Rahman, 27, working on pan-India operations.
A Special Cell officer has confirmed that the probe was transferred to the NIA last week.
Investigators claimed to have recovered Rahman's alleged conversation on cloud-based instant messaging service Telegram with handlers from Bangladesh and Pakistan from his laptop. The Special Cell had claimed that Rahman had visited Morocco, Mauritania, Turkey, Syria, Bangladesh and India on "suspected terror activities".
According to the police, Rahman had visited Nabiganj (in Sylhet), Dhaka and other places in Bangladesh and radicalised over a dozen youths there. He was allegedly arrested in Bangladesh on suspicion of terror activities in 2014 and released on bail in this year.
Sources said the NIA will contact their counterparts in Bangladesh to get the details of his case.
The Special Cell has claimed that Rahman arrived in India in July 2017 to set up base in Mizoram and Manipur, raise funds and incite the youth to fight for the cause of the Rohingya and facilitate their entry from Mizoram and Manipur borders with Myanmar.
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- 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken cube steaks
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- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour divided
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Salt divided
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1⁄2 cups Milk divided
- 3 eggs beaten
- 4 tablespoons Oil
- butter as required
- Place 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs in 3 separate shallow bowls in the working area.
- Mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and the paprika into the flour and mix well. Season both sides of cube steaks with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Dip cube steaks in milk, then dredge in seasoned flour.
- Dip floured steaks in egg wash, then again in the seasoned flour.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium heat and do half the cube steaks at a time, or work with two skillets, if you desire.
- Brown the cube steaks on each side, about 8-10 minutes total cooking time; remove from heat and set the steaks aside.
- Drain all but 1 tbsp oil (if any- I don't usually have any, but the steaks are less greasy with less oil) from the pans.
- Add enough butter to the pan to equal 3 tbsp along with the oil.
- Melt the butter and add 3 tbsp flour and stir with a whisk to make a roux, deglazing the bottom of the pan, and cook for a few minutes on LOW heat; do not burn.
- Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, and stir or whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; cook for another minute or so and remove from heat.
- Serve Country Fried Steaks (Chicken Fried Steak, as we call it) with plenty of gravy on top, and mashed potatoes on the side (double gravy recipe if you use a LOT of gravy on your potatoes, etc).


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It started when I left Government College Umuahia (GCU) in June 1973 after my WAEC (West African School Certificate examinations). We were the first set of Class 5 students to sit for the school certificate exams in May/June. Candidates in previous years did so in November/December each year until the school calendar was changed in 1973.
We had the Higher School system in Government College those days that is, the 6th Form, Lower & Upper Sixth. Umuahians, as students of GCU are known were favored for admission into our higher school. You enjoyed some privileges then as a 6th Form student. You wore trousers (those in Class 1-5 wore khaki shorts and pink shirt), you were a big boy, you had a junior boy (fag) attached to you (magi) as a helper, and if you were of good conduct, carriage and intelligent, you stood a good chance of being appointed a School Prefect, even the School Captain, still with more privileges.
But I was not interested in all that. I wanted to go straight into the university to study Medicine. After all, I was good in science subjects. The rave then was to study Medicine, Engineering, Law or Architecture. The typical ambitious Igbo mother in Nigeria would tell her university aspiring son or daughter then, "Nwam, Igabu Dokitor, Igabu Ingineer, Igabu Lowyer, Igabu Architector," meaning, my child you will be a Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer or Architect as per the child's aptitude.
Those days, these courses, regarded as core disciplines of study, gave illiterate, even literate parents pride. They heckled their children to work hard and enroll for such courses in the university. That meant you must be excellent, not just in English, also in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Parents restricted the choice of course of their children to these professional courses irrespective of your talent and personal endowment. You dare not tell your parent, uncle or sponsor then that you wanted to study Theatre Arts or Music. They will scream, even threaten to disown you. "You useless girl," a mother will scream at her daughter. "Over my dead body!"
To gain admission into these 'choice' courses, we sweated with these science subjects in college, passed them and sat for individual university entrance examinations. But many of us just could not gain admission for Medicine. It was too competitive. If you had 'B's and a Grade 1, there were hundreds with 'A's and Distinction as School Certificate results were graded then. I Can and I Will? No way.
That was when it dawned on some of us then that though we were willing to study Medicine, we could not enroll for the course. Many of us fell by the way side. Engineering was out of reach for those of us who did not do Add Maths as the subject was known then. Now I think the subject is called Further Maths. So those of us in the corps of, 'Let my people go,' settled for Biological or Physical Sciences such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, graduated and plunged into the corporate world to 'make it.'
Life pushed us around, and some of us ended up in vocations and professions we never studied in school but we had aptitude for. I did a combined honors degree program, Chemistry/Botany, started working life as a teacher. Along the way, I took a flight from Anambra State to Lagos, discovered the Rod in my hand, stepped onto the rough and desert road to my Promised Land, and ended up as a business writer, financial journalist, author and brand storyteller.
Plenty of written and spoken stories since 1983 when I started journalism, and 2005 when I matured into motivational speaking, and lately brand storytelling. Am I fulfilled? Yes, and if you have not discovered the Rod in your hand, and you are still sweating it out in the 'wrong' profession, God help you. You have to follow your passion to be fulfilled.
(25 January 2012)
Eric Okeke is a storyteller, editor, business writer, motivational speaker and author of the best selling book: I Want a Husband. He is one of Nigeria's most experienced financial journalists. He has published several articles in local and foreign publications and in websites such as http://www.ezinearticles.com, www.ezinearticles.com and www.writingcareer.com. He is currently running Infomedia Company, a media consulting and information marketing company. Visit his blog at http://sallywantsahusband.blogspot.com
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The new collection "Geoma" is inspired by modern architecture and the rebirth of ancestral techniques. This is how the art of creating details and segmented structures such as the Orquideorama of Medellin and Bioclimatic of Bogota, which evoke the importance of the configuration of geometric and modular forms. The color palette is manifested in a selection of warm and cold tones, materials such as full grain and sueded leathers, having different techniques such as embossing, perforations, among others; crafted in some typologies like Oxfords, derbies, boots, loafers etc. Thus achieving an innovative, unique and imposing collection.


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Discussion in 'Player Forum' started by Guillaume, Sep 1, 2003.
In my game, he plays every match He already scores 8 goal in 15 games
ALT and FSP are the only french kids for me.
I have seen a regen with a name of "Anthony Dupont" with a pot.ability of 11
In my game, Anthony Le Tallec plays for Real Betis Balompie and he plays in French Selection with Trezeguet and Henry
How do you know it's a regen. And from which player it's a regen.
Because I am in the year 2012 and he is 13 years old
I have no clue which player, the player must've been really crap though!
not every new player is a regen I think
From what I know all new players are regens. Could be wrong, but I'm 90% sure bout that
So you're suggesting you can buy a 3 year old in the game? Or are some generated rather than regens?
lol, a 3 year old playing in the under 20 squad. He has just learnd to walk
Er...? Did I say that about the 3 year old? Players in the game are regens. (RE-GENERATED players) They have random age, random stats.... Same possition, side, nationality, potential.
no, but dave did
No, you cannot buy regens at 3 years old, as the minimum age of a regenerated player is 13.
I was only trying to make the point that he was a regen
im gonna try and get MCM4 working again, and see how young i can get a player to be.
So there are Gens and Regens?? or are all regens?
TROD, I think it is 12 or 13, but I think 13?
Since this thread is going off-topic furhter and further, I'll go back on topic
Here is Carlier:
The 16 year old one
Has he been called up at all for France in your game, but not played?
No, hard for strikers to come in the french national team. They have too many good strikers
Le Tallec, Sinama-Pongolle, Henry, Trezeguet, Cissé... A lot of great strikers in France after 2004
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Sermons on Work
Meaningful Work – Ecclesiastes 2:12-26
Listening to Solomon complain about the frustrations of work sounds a lot like what you would hear from the modern day therapist's couch: the monotony, the stress, the futility of our life's work being squandered by another once we're gone! Sounds pretty meaningless. But what if there's more than just this short life? What difference would it make to your daily work knowing the God who works? Listen to Solomon as he explores this important topic.


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Essence French Manicure and Pedicure pen at S$4.30 (US$3.31)
Essence No Limits Waterproof mascara at S$5.00 (US$3.85)
Essence French Manicure tip guides (pack of 30) at S$2.20 (US$1.70)
In Singapore, where there is a dearth of good quality budget cosmetics, these prices are really awesome and at not too high a markup, imo. The items come sealed with scotchtape mostly and what impressed me were the manufacturing dates that were stickered in yellow onto most items.
Not just German in name, the items are also made in European countries, as well as China. Among my items, I see Germany, France, Italy, Poland and China. The majority are made in the EU though.
Are you convinced to rush down and fill up your shopping basket with Essence makeup yet? Be forewarned that the single shelf is nigh empty and the SAs didn't know when new stock would be coming in 😦
Remember the Essence Mono Eyeshadow in 35 Party All Night (Metallic Effect) I reviewed way back in August 2011? It has 3 new Polish counterparts now, in shimmer and holographic effects 😛
Complaint: Watson's has its barcode stickers which are ultra sticky and hard to remove at the back of the containers and can be easy or a PITA to remove, as evinced by the photo above!
How could I resist number 46 Taupe of the Pops? Much love for this shade, swatches below.
No ingredients are printed on the items, but they can be found on the Essence website here.
Talc, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Myristate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Linoleic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).
Number 42 Mystic Purple with Holographic Effect looks boring in the pan, but turns up a lovely lilac when the light hits it at the right angle. It's also not over shimmery and is really pretty SFW, surprisingly.
These mono eyeshadows are housed in a pan within a plastic packaging, which is pretty sturdy. No frills but they work. At 2.5g, the size is generous and will probably last you a couple of years!
Number 54 Yes Eye Can with Shimmer effect is a frosty silvery-blue, a shade which I currently don't have and imo, is a very wearable blue on warm toned skins.
Seriously, for a S$3.50 eyeshadow, the attention paid to the packaging and presentation is really darn good. The swirls in the pan look too lovely to be ruined through usage!
Coming right up is plenty of swatchy time for the 4 Essence Mono Eyeshadows I have, so enjoy!
You basically have, from left to right – metallic, shimmer, holographic, shimmer. Is there a great difference between the 3?
These are swatched with a Q-tip on bare skin and without primer. The colour payoff is very decent and the colours show. Hardly any fallout.
35 and 46 make a good neutral eye together. If I have to really spot a difference between the 2 finishes (35 being metallic and 46, shimmer), I'd say 35 looks slightly more molten than 46. 46 glows somewhat incandescently.
I'm glad I picked up the rightmost 2 shades, as they're usually not in my comfort zone. Cool-toned and frosty, pretty appropriate for this time of the year.
While the shades, finish and the formula aren't something that'd make you go oooh and ahhhh, I do think they pack a punch above what they're worth, at least in Singapore. Which is really their value proposition in the makeup business here.
I've used 35 on my bare lids before which tend to be slightly oily. While there's creasing after a few hours, the colour is still noticeable on my lid, which is really good showing for a budget product. Of course, with a decent primer under, it stays on longer with the most minimal of creasing.
Just as well there weren't many lipsticks left when I got there. Otherwise I'd have gone slightly crazy with the nudes, pinks and corals.
You get 4g of lipstick in a slightly cheap looking plastic container but it's functional and Essence tried to provide a decent styling and matching the shade of the lipstick within to the cover. There's even a see through middle portion that verifies what exactly is the shade within. It is slightly scented with a pleasant fruity fragrance.
Get prepared for the ingredient list. It's…. almost as long as the Great Wall of China.
Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Polydecene, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Caprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Paraffin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Silica, Tin Oxide, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum (Fragrance), May Contain: Ci 12085 (Red 36), Ci 15850 (Red 6/Red 7), Ci 16035 (Red 40), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 27), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide). Ingredients No 40, 41: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax, Polyethylene, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Adipate/Caprate/Caprylate/Heptanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Parfum (Fragrance), May Contain: Ci 15850 (Red 6/Red 7), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide). Ingredients No 42, 46: Lanolin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax, Polyethylene, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Mica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-1, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Parfum (Fragrance), May Contain: Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 15850 (Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 21), Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide). Ingredients No 31, 40, 42, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Octyldodecanol, Myristyl Lactate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Mica, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Candelilla (Euphorbia Cerifera) Wax, Polyethylene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera) Wax, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Bisabolol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Silica, Tin Oxide, Talc, Parfum (Fragrance), May Contain: Ci 15850 (Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 45380 (Red 90 Lake), Ci 45410 (Red 27 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30 Lake), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77820 (Silver), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide).
I told ya!
As you can tell, it's more of a gloss, or sheer glossy lipstick with some fine glitter mica, though not overwhelmingly so.
The shade is buildable. The lighter one is just 1 coat on my bare underarm and the other is built up with very many layers. Versatile enough.
I've yet to use this on my lips, so I can't say for sure how long they'd last and if they're moisturising. But as they're sheer, I doubt they have good lasting power. Which is fine by me, as I like sheer, glossy lip shades and will compromise on that.
Sparkling Angel, imo, is a sheer light nude pink that's rather neutral in tone and would probably look good on all skintones.
I'll update this review again when I've roadtested the products 🙂
~*Items reviewed purchased by me*~


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I haven't been able to blog much at all this week. My sleep schedule has been patchy, so I'm tired. Lydia is breaking in her eye-teeth, which are tough, and so my time with her is consuming. I'm also trying to stay current on my bible reading and bible study...priorities, right?
We finally got our new curriculum and were able to start on it today. I'm very impressed with the layout and instructions. Though it encompassed most of my day, we all had fun together. I like how I can include Isaac and Ephraim into our school time when I read aloud, so they're taking much of our subject in. I loved that Adin and Elsa are learning about the same thing, and I just need to adjust how much writing and reading is appropriate for each one's skill level.
(Our cleaned out and organized learning cabinet)
The top shelf is Adin and Elsa's work. The second shelf is Isaac and Ephraim's stuff. The 2 bottom shelves are their craft and coloring stuff.
This style of learning is helpful for me since I'm able to witness their abilities in a very intimate way. They both really impressed me with their read aloud competence, and I appreciated how patient they were with me as I learned how to be the actual teacher vs being a facilitator.
While the older kids were working on their independent reading and math, I was able to take time to work with Isaac and Ephraim. They love the special focus on just them.
We started the day at about noon, which I know seems "tardy", but with my being up so late with Lydia most nights (like 3-4am), I'm not very functional until that time. The kids don't mind, and well, that's just how things roll around here.
Lydia nursed while I read aloud to the kids; played on the floor and with Isaac during during their writing and geography time, and then for the last 2 hours, she hung out on my hip or in the wrap, where she also slept
Though today her nap only lasted about 15 minutes.
Overall, I would say this is going to be a great fit for our family. I'm loving how in tune with the kids I felt today. Though I don't have as much free time, I feel that they're getting a more comprehensive experience in learning.
To see my post on where to get the curriculum we're doing right now, click HERE
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Portugal: Lisbon city council to invest €80m in bus, tram company to 2019
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Lisbon, May 10 (Lusa) – Lisbon city council, which has been overseeing the city's bus and tram company, Carris, since February, is to invest €80 million in the company between now and 2019, with €61 million of that going into renewing the fleet, including the purchase of electric vehicles.
According to figures unveiled at a news conference overseen by the mayor, Fernando Medina, this year will see an investment of €12.4 million in Carris, rising to €38.1 million next year and €30.1 million in 2019.
As well as new buses, the money is to go into areas such as electric sub-stations, support vehicles and infrastructure maintenance.
"Carris has lost many passengers, the service has deteriorated a lot in recent years," Medina told journalists after the presentation. "We have a very ambitious, but very clear programme: we want to turn around … this decline and start the road to recovery."
He stressed that results could not be expected immediately, and that "perseverance" will be needed, but that there is "a good plan" to put into practice and the "political determination to do it".
Medina will not be building up debt as in the past, he stressed, since the city will shoulder "its responsibility" in financing public service obligations in the field of transport – given that ticket revenue is not enough. The council has created a 'mobility fund' with some €15 million available this year.
Between now and 2019 the company plans to adopt 12 "priority measures", some of which are already being implemented, such as the creation of new, more attractive and fairer fares, fleet renewal, the hiring of 200 new drivers, the implementation of a neighbourhood network encompassing 21 new bus routes, and the expansion of the tram network – including the extension of the route of the No.15 to Santa Apolónia rail station and the return of the No. 24, from Cais do Sodré station to Amoreiras shopping centre.
The chairman of Carris, Tiago Farias, announced that the first four neighbourhood routes would start in July: in the parishes of Marvila, Olivais, Parque das Nações and Santa Clara. As to the fleet, the coming weeks would see moves to acquire 125 buses powered by natural gas and 40 'bendy bus' articulated vehicles.
Other planned transport measures in this, a local election year, include more efficient bus lanes, more car parks to encourage a reduction in private vehicle use, coordination with the planned shared-bike scheme, the creation of a new mobile application, and the installation of free WiFi internet in the whole Carris network.
Lisbon city council reacquired responsibility for the management of Carris in February, 41 years after it was taken over by the state.
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What is a short sale?
A short sale occurs when a lien holder is willing to accept less than the full mortgage pay off.
They "short" the loan pay off in order to allow the homeowner to sell the property. A property is a candidate for a short sale when all liens, plus costs of sale, exceed the market value. These liens include mortgage liens, mechanics liens, tax liens, unpaid judgments, and unpaid Home Owner Association fees.
Why would a lender agree to accept a short sale?
Obviously, a short sale is not a lender's first choice. However, studies have shown that the cost of a foreclosure to the lender can be as high as $60,000 and take 18 months to complete. Consequently, it may be more cost-effective for the lender to enter into a short sale to minimize the extent of their losses rather than go through the foreclosure process.
What are the steps in a short sale?
There are many steps to successfully complete a short sale. A short sale transaction takes an incredible amount of time, effort, and expertise to negotiate with the lender and get the job done. Some of the typical steps include:
Obtain a signed authorization from the seller that allows an intermediary like a realtor to speak with the lender on the seller's behalf.
Obtain mortgage information from the seller.
Order a title search on the property to research liens and judgments.
Order payoffs to know the exact numbers for the settlement statement.
Order an estoppel letter from the Home Owner Association because many times there are back HOA fees due.
Establish contact with the lender's loss mitigation department and order a short sale package.
With the seller's assistance put together the short sale package and submit it to the lender.
Provide access for the BPO or appraisal. Provide comps if needed.
Assist the seller/buyer in obtaining repair estimates.
Assist the buyer in obtaining a mortgage pre-approval before submitting an offer. The borrower's lender is going to require proof of funds if it's a cash deal or a commitment letter if there is financing involved.
How long will a short sale take?
Short sales can be very time consuming and require patience from everyone involved: seller, buyers, realtors, and lenders. Approval may take two days to two weeks to two months or more. Some short sales may take as long as four or five months from beginning to end. As of 2008 the average time is 8.1 weeks, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The lien holder(s) has the final say. Remember, the lender is the one who approves the short sale 100% of the time. If there is more than one lender, each one will need to be negotiated with separately.
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38 foot Freedom 38 Sailboat "Deja Vu" for Sale.
Well maintained and now sailing in the Bahamas for the season. Back in Oxford Maryland in May 2019. Loaded with amenities including:
New sails 2015
New AGM Batteries 2018
Reverse air conditioning
PANDA 4kw Genset
Dingy Davits
Cockpit enclosure
Mercury dingy and 4 stroke 6hp outboard
Quick windless
Raymarine autopilot, radar,ais,Sirius sat weather, life tags
New standard horizon radio
Flexible Solar panels with controller
New 50 amp MasterVolt charger
Complete replacement of engine compartment insulation 2018
Tacktick wireless instruments
Asking $70,000
Presently sailing in the Bahamas but will be in Florida mid March and heading up ICW to Oxford Maryland.
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Dragonfly Interactive Cat Toy
See our full range of cat toys and other accessories here - our new and improved store!
The dragonfly toy is one of our most favourite cat toys - ever! It's no wonder it's the top-selling item in the entire store! Why not let your cat have fun while they get some great exercise at the same time?
The toy has a wooden handle with a 3ft wire attached, and then at the other end of the wire, the prize of the dragonfly itself!
They are individually handcrafted to be soft to the touch, yet unbelievably durable. Constructed of Mylar and hematite beads securely attached to the wire and wooden handle. They're modeled after real dragonfly species from around the world.
This copyrighted product looks like, moves like, (and when attacked) sounds like a real dragonfly! Much attention has be paid to the balance points to give the toy a very realistic movement while at play. The wings actually make a realistic sound when the cat strikes at it, or when it is slapped against a hard surface. With a simple twist of the handle an area of 6-8 feet can be covered.
Please note: Your cat should only play with this toy under human supervision, please put away in a safe place in between uses.


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FT Groundskeeper/S92
Posted: 7/10/2020
Property: Station 92 - Woodstock, GA
Position Type:
- Report directly to Service Manager and Community Manager.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Internal contacts include on-site personnel, Regional staff, and corporate home office(training, personnel, etc.).
- External contacts include residents, vendors, prospective residents, and other community contacts.
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean community, including grounds, pools and common areas to maintain overall curb appeal as directed by the Service Manager and/or Resident Manager.
- Support the Service Manager in Maintaining a Positive Staff Attitude
- Know the Five Basics of Successful Management.
- Review and abide by all policies contained in the Company and Management Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Service Manager or Resident Manager.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve property and company goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain Grounds and Pool/Spa (if applicable) of Property
- Physically walk the property daily and remove litter and debris from the grounds.
- Maintain dumpster areas, including picking-up trash left outside dumpster, cleaning, and sweeping the area.
- Sweep and clean around breezeways, front office porch, parking areas, and maintenance or supply rooms.
- Operate lawn and garden equipment, such as lawn mowers, weed-eaters, edgers, and/or hedge trimmers to maintain shrubs, trees, lawns, planting areas, etc.
- Ensure that flower beds are mulched and free of trash and debris.
- Clean and rake shrub and flower bed areas. Use blower to keep sidewalks and walking areas clean of loose grass and brush.
- Water lawn, flower beds, and shrubs sufficiently (as advised by the landscapers, if applicable).
- Shovel, de-ice, and/or remove snow and ice from walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, etc. as required.
- Sweep pool/spa area and arrange pool furniture. Empty pool/spa area trash cans.
- Clean pool/spa daily during season.
- Test and maintain correct level of pool/spa chemicals.
- Inform Service Manager or Resident Manager of mechanical or structural problems with pool/spa.
- May plant and maintain grass, shrubs, flowers and trees using gardening tools.
- May perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required, including sharpening tools such as shears.
- Complete General Preventative and Corrective Maintenance and Help Maintain Property Safety as directed by the Service Manager
- Be aware of all emergency cutoffs.
- Maintain a schedule of periodic/preventative maintenance for the property.
- Perform corrective maintenance tasks in an effort to avoid replacement costs.
- Be aware of the condition of the property and immediately notify Service Manager of or correct unsafe conditions, i.e. erosion, etc.
- Inform Service Manager of all areas where the property is operating below Company standards or property's potential.
- Maintain High Levels of Resident Satisfaction(Insure that residents are happy and satisfied as indicated by a high level of renewals and few complaints)
- Promote harmonious relations among residents.
- Regularly seek to understand and anticipate a resident's needs.
- Ensure that service requests are attended to in a timely and efficient manner and that corrective action is done as soon as possible.
- Insure that residents are provided with clean, safe and well-maintained homes.
- Assist the Service Manager in Adhering to Budget and Maintaining Inventory
- Periodically inventory supplies, and request manager to purchase supplies as needed.
- Obtain Service Manager approval on any expenditures that exceed budget.
- Monitor and control overtime worked.
- Ensure that the property is physically operated to Company standards while in conformance with the annual operating budget.
The exterior, grounds, curbs, and driveways of the property should always appear neat and maintained, as this is a prospective resident's first impression. Grounds and signage should be fresh, landscaped, and well-lighted. Bed areas should be edged, mulched, and free of weeds. Hallways and common areas should be uncluttered and inviting.
No supervisory responsibilities. General supervision: routine duties are performed with minimal supervision; occasional check of work while in progress; work is reviewed upon completion.
Perform other duties as assigned by Service Manager, Resident Manager, or Regional Manager.
May be requested to help at other Carter-Haston properties.
No prior experience or training necessary.
Ability to read a limited number of two-/three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and a series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight management, volume, and distance.


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Imagine Schools, Florida
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Please join us on campus to receive class placement, meet teachers, and drop-off supplies. Thursday, August 13th2:00-4:00pm: VPK, Kindergarten, & 5th Grade4:15-6:15pm: First & Fourth Grade Friday, August 14th2:00-4:00pm: Second & Third Grade4:14-6:15pm: Middle School & Six Grade Our teachers will also be sharing video introductions and virtual classroom tours! We will be sending out […]
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Archive for May 2015
Dennis Hastert and the Wisdom of James Madison
If I understand the history correctly, in the late 1990s, the President was impeached for lying about a sexual affair by a House of Representatives led by a man who was also then hiding a sexual affair, who was supposed to be replaced by another Congressman who stepped down when forced to reveal that he too was having a sexual affair, which led to the election of a new Speaker of the House who now has been indicted for lying about payments covering up his sexual contact with a boy. –Orin Kerr
It turns out that during the late '90s both parties were lead by lying philanderers. My first reaction is to mock the idea of "public service", and say we have seen one more example of how the worst get on top. But upon further consideration, I'd say this is evidence of just how well our political system works- as Madison said, we want a system of government that can deal with the fact that men aren't angels. The late '90s featured leaders very far from angels, yet it is remembered as a golden era for the country- peace, balanced budgets and a booming economy.


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Huawei Mate X is Foldable, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Huawei which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Huawei Mate X is available in Interstellar Blue color and 295 g (10.41 oz) of weight. Huawei Mate X has 8.0 inches Foldable OLED capacitive touchscreen display.
Huawei Mate X is powered by Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, Kirin 980 (7 nm) Chipset and Mali-G76 MP10 GPU along with 512GB 8GB RAM.
Additional features of Huawei Mate X are Folded cover display: 6.6", AMOLED, 1148 x 2480 pixels (19.5:9). Huawei Mate X has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, Infrared Port, GPS connectivity options on board.
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Last time our good friend, Laura D'Amelio, asked us to write for her wonderful blog (An Italian Canadian Life) we discussed growing up Italian and the tradition of zeppoli. By popular demand, we've decided to post our recipe for these delightful dough-balls.
This widely known Sicilian street food is served year round but it is especially popular on March 19th for the Feast of St. Joseph. As legend has it, a severe drought in Sicily, around the middle ages, had many people pray to St. Joseph to bring the rain. When the drought ended the people celebrated and made these zeppoli as a tribute to the saint. It's suspected that St. Joseph had worked as a baker making these very delightful sweets at some point in this life.
That's the story I grew up with anyway. There might be other variations out there but one thing is certain, these fritters are absolutely delicious.
Zeppoli can be made savory or sweet. If savory they're usually made with anchovies or lightly dusted with salt. If sweet there are many possibilities including drizzling honey, nutella, and cannoli cream or even just lightly dusting them with sugar, which is the traditional way to eat them.
Please keep in mind that this recipe has been in our family for well over 75 years. It's been modified only slightly over the years. In Sicily, the recipe and the preparation varies depending on which region you're in. I have found that most families have their own special way of making these. The beautiful thing is that you can have fun experimenting and coming up with something unique and special. As you read through the recipe remember to have fun.
Cooking should be a joyous occasion. Buon Appetito!
Zeppoli Ingredients (Yields about a dozen zeppoli)
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup of water
A pinch of sugar
4 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract (optional) *
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Oil for frying
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with a pinch of sugar. Set bowl aside for 10 minutes to proof. Stir remaining 1/2 cup warm water in bowl, add salt, vanilla extract and beat in the flour forming soft dough. Whisk the dough for about 5 minutes by hand and 5 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook on low speed.
Put the dough in greased bowl (use 4 tablespoons of oil to grease the bowl) and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 ½ hours. If the dough has an elastic consistency, you did it right!
Heat about 2-3 inches of canola oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Break off golf ball-sized of pieces of dough, with a spoon, and gently drop into the oil. Fry until light golden brown. Note – the dough balls will puff out immediately once they hit the oil. Be careful not to splatter as the oil is very hot. Drain on paper towels, and dredge with sugar while still hot.
*Note- you can choose to omit the vanilla extract from the recipe. It's not required. Some people enjoy the added layer of flavor. We enjoy it too.
The zeppoli will keep up to 4 hours but they are best served warm. You can choose to apply any flavuoring you desire….sugar, honey, melted nutella, confectioner's sugar. The possibilities are endless. Have fun experimenting!
Jerry Buccilli, is a 2nd generation Italian living in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He currently owns and operates Zeppoli's – Italian Comfort Food, a catering company specializing in Italian regional cuisine.


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Design and performance are critical to delivering a competitive advantage by ensuring your customers have exceptional experiences while all the PageCloud magic happens in the background.
We empower our teams to do the best work of their career and believe incredible ideas can come from anyone.
Greg has been with PageCloud since the start, from raising the first million in funding to generating the first million in revenue - a milestone he has helped three start ups achieve. Prior to PageCloud, Greg led sales at Source Metrics, Ascentify (acquired), and held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility at N-able (acquired), including international expansion in partnership with Intel and leading sales teams, generating millions in revenue.
As Chief Product Officer, Mike leads every aspect of PageCloud's customer-focused Product, from strategy to execution. An accomplished developer himself, Mike frequently contributes to the open-source community, and is the Founder of Pycoder's Weekly (acquired), the world's largest Python newsletter. In his spare time Mike tries to channel his love for home automation and all things home tech into homehackers.co and an inordinate amount of time both making and consuming great BBQ.
Mark brings to PageCloud 25 years of experience in the technology sector. As an entrepreneur in his own right, in 2001 he co-founded Natural Convergence, a VoIP software company. Since 2007, he has assisted over 25 ventures in the areas of funding raising, corporate governance, audit, taxation, financial accounting and governance. Mark is a CPA and graduated with a Commerce degree from the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. He spends most of his spare time at the cottage or ski hill, places that are equally enjoyed by our corporate dog, Blizzard!
As the Chief Designer at PageCloud, Mark leads our creative and User Experience practice. Mark makes sure that we're always considering the needs of our customers, developing empathy, and providing the best product experience possible. He works closely with the product and growth teams lending his creativity, depth, patience, and resourcefulness to approach challenging design, interaction and communication tasks. Mark brings over 20 years of web and product design experience and is a proud graduate of the Graphic Design program at St. Laurence College. Mark is also an accomplished artist, sits on the board for Arts Network Ottawa and is the president of the Figureworks Prize.
As Director of Channel, Lisa leads the strategy and execution of programs that expand PageCloud's global ecosystem of partners. In addition, Lisa is responsible for PageCloud's overall customer service strategy ensuring the success of customers in over 100 countries. Lisa brings unique perspectives to product strategy as an advocate for the business needs of partners and customers alike. Prior to joining PageCloud, Lisa brings close to a decade of experience from several roles at Apple, Inc. (AAPL).


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Cathy C. Smith, CEO of Chameleon Consulting, has a track record of using technology to transform business operations in highly regulated industries. In her 20+ years in financial services, Cathy has been a strategist and change agent with forward-thinking, technology-based techniques to digitize organizations and reposition firms for growth in the digital economy.
Cathy's executive experience has been significant and at well-known financial institutions where she has been instrumental in developing new business and restoring customer trust. Working with internal teams, Cathy has built strong partnerships with best-in-breed financial technology companies where digitizing the enterprise has made business easier, faster and better for clients. She is widely recognized for her relationship management skills and is nicknamed "the digitizer." Cathy thrives on staying abreast of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Big Data and their impact on the workplace. Whether advising management consulting firms on large-scale technology projects, transforming the customer experience from archaic to state-of-the-art, multi-channel/multi-device capabilities, or establishing a shared, digital services environment, Cathy is on it.
She earned a Master of Public Administration in Management from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from William Paterson University. She holds numerous certificates in Digital Business Transformation Management (Blockchain Secured), Financial Technology (FinTech), Project Management from NJIT, a Mini MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University, and an Executive Board Leadership Certificate from Seton Hall University.
Cathy's dedication to technology education led her to serve as Chair of the Entrepreneurship Standing Committee for the Dean's Executive Advisory Board at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Founder of Women in Tech NJ & NY. She is a past Chairwoman for the Paterson Board of Education Arts Advocacy and also served as Chairwoman for the Department of Labor Workforce Investment Board.


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A DIVISION of the National Police, made up of officers knowledgeable about border control and document forgery was charged with overseeing the arrival of the boats participating in The Tall Ships Races 2016 which stopped at La Coruña between August 11 and 14.
With a total of 33 boats and about 1,300 crew members from 12 different nationalities officers were hard pressed to check all of the arrivals but they achieved their desired aims by sending in a specific team to inspect vessels and crews in order to ensure that there were no cases of illegal immigration or trafficking in human beings.
In addition to those vessels participating in the race, officers also monitored other smaller vessels and their crews who, attracted by the event, have been able to call at the different marinas across the province.
This special brigade responsible for checking clandestine immigration (BRIC) was created 10 years ago as a mobile operating unit of border control in order to strengthen those border posts when special events such as this take place.
In addition, it permanently deploys officers in Ceuta and Melilla, as well as in the port of Algeciras and at the border with France at La Junquera.


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Counties across Northeast Ohio are in the process of sending out proposed assessed valuations on homes, but concerns are growing as people in many communities learn their home values have gone up.
Homeowners want to know what kind of impact this will have on their property taxes.
The proposed assessed valuations are part of a property inspection process to keep equity in the market. It plays out every six years in Cuyahoga County.
"We have approximately 489,000 parcels that we have to view," said Lisa Rocco with the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office.
Each of them recently stacked up against sale prices from January 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017.
"We also look at characteristics, size of home, age and the neighborhood that you're in," Rocco said.
A map from the county's fiscal office shows property values in almost every city in Cuyahoga County have gone up.
"We're finally seeing an increase in the market that we haven't seen since 2006," Rocco said.
In some places like Lakewood and Rocky River, the increase is more than 20 percent.
RELATED: Residents are shocked after Cuyahoga County drastically increases home values
"What the percentage is is what the market has produced," Rocco said.
Right now, some homeowners worry that a hot market could price them out of a home.
"This doesn't necessarily mean that your taxes are going to go up," Rocco said.
Rocco said it all depends on how your property's increase compares to the overall percentage in your city.
"If your community went up 24 percent and your property value went up above the 24 percent, your taxes most likely will go up," Rocco said.
In some cases, there could be a decrease.
"It's dependent on the levies in your community that were passed," Rocco said.
Rocco said she knows homeowners have concerns. Her department is available starting next week to chat about these matters and have values rechecked if requested.
Any changes made to values will be released in November, and formal hearings will begin in December.
As for the county's findings, Rocco said they are verified before being sent out.
"The state of Ohio did their own analysis and said, 'Yes, that is what we are showing,'" Rocco said.
While some homeowners may look at their new assessed value as a negative, Rocco doesn't want them to lose sight of the benefits.
"It will increase value for a community, and it will increase money for their budgets for city services, so it's a good thing," Rocco said.
To file a complaint with the fiscal office, homeowners can:
- File online using the parcel and PIN number found in their mailboxes
- Attend any of the conference sites
Anyone disputing a proposed value will need to submit one or more of the following types of documentation for review by a staff appraiser:
- Complete Appraisal Report (prepared within the last 12 months)
- Total cost of new structure (certified by builder)
- Photographs of structural damage and estimates for repairs
- Purchase agreement with closing statement
- Certified estimates from a contractor for repairs cited as the reason for a change in value
The fiscal office said homeowners may only submit one complaint. Additional complaints will need to be processed or reviewed.
Anyone with questions regarding the process can call the fiscal office at (216)-443-4663.


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It has been said about us drivers that the last thing to be converted is our 'right foot'. How do we react when we are caught speeding? What are our instinctive reactions to the distinctive markings of the vehicle we see in our rear view mirror?
Says Pastor Jay Sampson, "In response to the mercy I had received, I was the picture of a law-abiding driver for the rest of my trip and beyond."
"Like the speed limit that day in Texas, the law is no longer a burden because it is no longer a restraint on my will but an avenue through which I can express my great gratitude."
Sounds a bit like Dr John Stott when he said, "Why do we serve? Not because the law is our master and we have to, but because Christ is our husband and we want to. Not because obedience to the law leads to salvation, but because salvation leads to obedience to the law. The law says, you live, so do this. The motive has changed."
Read Pastor Jay Sampson's experience of what happened when he was caught out by the law?


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#2---- Clearance Requirements for Hypereutectic Pistons
(Reprinted from KB-Silvolite website http://www.kb-silvolite.com)
Suggested Piston to Wall Clearance
KB Pistons can be installed tighter than other performance pistons. A close fitting piston rocks less, supports the rings better, and seals the engine for maximum power. When a loose fit engine is desired the rigid skirt design of the KB Piston allows the builder a choice without fear of piston damage. See the clearance chart below for minimum and realistic maximum loose fit clearance for KB Pistons.
Special Notice on Top Ring End Gap
The Keith Black pistons unique thermal conductivity, ring location and varied end use requires special attention be paid to top ring end gap. KB pistons make more HP by reflecting heat energy back into the combustion process and, as a result, the top ring runs hotter and requires additional end clearance. Increasing ring end gap does not affect performance or oil control because normal end gaps are realized at operating temperatures. Failure to provide sufficient top ring end gap will cause a portion of the top ring land to break as the ring ends butt and lock tight in the cylinder. The broken piece may cause further piston or engine damage. Safe top ring end gaps can be found by multiplying the bore diameter by the appropriate ring end gap factor from the clearance chart below.
Example: 4" bore "Street Normally Aspirated" = 4" bore x .0065 = .026 top ring end gap. NOTE: Second ring end gaps do not need extra clearance. Dyno and track testing has shown that 34 degrees or less total ignition timing makes the best HP and time. Excessive spark advance, lean fuel mixture or too much compression for the fuel and cam used will make heat sufficient to butt piston rings with as much as .060" ring end gap. The entire top land can expand enough to contact the cylinder walls, when close to melt down temperatures are reached.
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar: The App (iOS)
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: The App is the perfect starting point to explore a new era of unending war. Immerse yourself in the story of the Age of Sigmar, journey through the Mortal Realms and discover the heroes and villains of the new age. Then organise your collection of Citadel Miniatures and marshal them for war.
The Rules
The app includes the full rules for the Warhammer Age of Sigmar game for easy reference at any time.
The app includes the rules for every model in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar range of Citadel Miniatures. Every Warscroll is available in a simple and easy to use format, and these will be updated automatically as new models are released so you'll always be able to choose from the latest units.
My Battle
Build your collection into an army, ensuring that you'll have all your Warscrolls to hand as you fight for the fate of the Mortal Realms.
Every Warhammer Age of Sigmar book is available to download and read within the app. Explore the ongoing narrative of the Realmgate Wars and refight epic conflicts with new Battleplans and Warscroll Battalions.
You can download Warhammer Age of Sigmar: The App for free for your iPhone and iPad from the App Store. Any books you buy within the app will be available on all your iOS devices, so you can read them wherever you go, on whatever device you have to hand.
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To start my month about Age of Sigmar, I thought the first thing I would review and the reason I got back into the idea of playing Warhammer Age of Sigmar! So here is a look at the app
If you want the app here is a link to the games workshop age for IOS
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W tym krótkim filmie z serii wokół pudła chciałbym wam przedstawić, chyba najbardziej, użyteczne narzędzie dla tych którzy lubią grać. Aplikacja Age of Sigmar dla Androida.
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http://w6-tabletop.at | Heute sehe ich mir die Warhammer: Age of Sigmar App für Smarthphones und Tablets an (iOS/Android).
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Review aplicacion warhammer age of sigmar android e ios totalmente gratuita.