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Plum tree
- At February 27, 2019
- By y-an
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Good thing about Wagashi is that I can feel season and express its beauty.
Beautiful plum tree around my neighbor.
So, we made plum tree with Nerikiri confectionery in the lesson this month.
Also, we made Uguisu Mochi, which express Japanese nightingale, supposed to be the bird in spring,.
Yuzu Mochi.
Homeparty – Japanese local food
- At February 24, 2019
- By y-an
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Request from German friend.
'Want to learn Japanese local food and impress 20 guests coming to home my party'
So we cooked together. Japanese popular home dishes, Tatsutaage (Fried chicken soy sauce flavor). Aubergine Dengaku (sweet miso) and colorful Onigiri (rice ball).
Miso making workshop
- At February 16, 2019
- By y-an
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Lesson report : Miso making workshop in English and Japanese.
Miso is our soul food for Japanese. It is special to have home made miso.
Let's make!
Basically, 3 important ingredients, good quality of soy beans, Koji and salt.
It is much fun to make miso together.
Mix well salt and koji, then with cooked very soft, soy beans.
Throwing miso ball to remove the air is most fun part. Everybody got excited.
After making miso, we did several Miso tasting with Onigiri rice balls and special miso soup.
Be patient till autumn. Miso is required to ferment at least 6 months. Winter is the best timing to make miso, it will start ferment gradually. Then after summer, your miso is ready, Good luck!
Wagashi &Coffee
- At February 10, 2019
- By y-an
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At Mayuka's Ikeru special event, Wagashi collaboration with Viva coffee.
I love Viva coffee and always wanted to do this collaboration.
Wagashi goes very well with coffee, not only with Japanese tea.
Coffee is beans, wagashi is also made with red beans, why not?
Specially, people love walnut & fig Yokan.
I had a great time spending with Ikeru members, lovely people.
Wagashi lesson in March
- At February 7, 2019
- By y-an
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Cherry blossom season is coming soon, in Japan , we enjoy 'Sakura(= cherry blossom) mochi' while enjoying the sakura view.
It is a distinctive flavor of salted Sakura leaves. Anko (Red beans paste) is wrapped with sticky rice mochi (Doumyouji ) and sakura leaves.
If you are interested in making, spring sweets, please contact me. English class is available upon request. min 2 people (max 5).
What to make :
- Sakura mochi
- Spring Nerikiri confection. (Shaping experience)
Green tea Swiss roll
- At February 6, 2019
- By y-an
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Guests from Mexico. Special request 'Want to learn how to make Matcha cake'
So, we made Matcha Swiss roll with double cream& white bean paste.
She owns bakery back home in Mexico. Wow, nice to have matcha cake there!
Nerikiri – Japanese confectionery experience.
Very good smile. Thank you for sharing the photo.
I am very impressed that mum took a note in every details. Sometime, Match cake in your bakery, I would love to see,
Mucho gracias !


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The Atene Skyline Track is a 6-8hr loop track on eastern side of the Whanganui river, about 45 minutes north of Whanganui. It catches my eye as a day trip while returning from walking the Pouakai Circuit.
Leaving a cabin bright and early, I drive 45 minutes to the start of the walk. The road itself is worth the trip, winding alongside the great river. The soft clay claggy goo that passes for earth here makes keeping the one-lane, windy road passable a considerable and eternal effort – an effort made for the timber industry.
The Atene (Athens) settlement houses a fine Marae and a historic Pa upon the picturesque peak. It rises to 276 metres, surrounded by a bowl-shaped depression before rising again. In ages past this was the bed of the Whanganui river, but over time the river cut through the loop and redirected past. Now sheep graze on the former river flat. It's quite clear on the topo map – an interesting feature!
The main carpark is the 2nd sign for the track if heading in from the south – you walk the route clockwise (though it doesn't really matter). I hit the track at 9am, just taking a day pack this time.
The first few minutes are tidy, with boardwalk through rainforest-esque palms and vine, before it reaches farmland and turns to shit. Sharing tracks with cattle in winter is the pits – they're heavy bruisers and turn the land to mush. I'm glad I put the gaiters on.
There's early morning fog, and it lifts ever so slowly. I suspect I might see nothing all day, but push on regardless; being in the mountain mist is a treat itself.
There's a surprisingly tidy toilet 20 minutes up track, where it meets an old roadway. A signboard informs the track is from 1960s surveying of the bend, when serious effort and consideration was put in to making an earth dam and hydro scheme out of this unique land feature. I wish there were more information on this – grand engineering schemes are fascinating, even if it's just the concepts!
The road must have been a hideous gash on the landscape 60 years ago, but now it has healed nicely. Today, aside from early moments of cattle-crushed sludge which are probably OK in summer, the track would be fine for a mountain baby buggy, bike or an oldie, all the way up to 1.5hrs in when the route deviates from the road. A pity the farming land owners at the base don't allow access from the roadside to this graded slope, else it'd be a unique accessible forest landscape for many more, but what more does one expect from farmers? NIMBPaddock wankers.
So I toddle along the 1.5hrs of road. It's all mist, there's naught to see but enjoy the walk.
There's plenty of game sign on the track – I'm not sure if it's all the same deer/goat (can't tell the difference yet) or cow, but I make a bit of a racket around the bends. There's the odd mighty hoof in there too, so I worry about how to tackle a bull on the road. I figure I'll scurry into the bushes on either side. When the steaming stink wafts to me on a bend, the situation presents itself – but I needn't have worried. It's a wee calf. It reacts to me like some first dates, shitting itself and tearing off down the bank with a crash.
If it were a startled bull I would not have been safe, they bushbash considerably quicker than I.
At 1.5hrs the surveyors went left, but the track veers right – we're now on typical tramping trail, markers and all. What is untypical is the volume of game – there're fresh prints everywhere, and poo. Piles of leaves show where Possums have fed too – it's a mammalian meat market up here. The first I meet is a mutual fright – I catch a glimpse of a butt 1.5metres ahead disappearing down the ridge, so close I feel the hooves pounding the earth through my boots. I fancy it as a deer but it was probably a goat – I meet and startle about 5-6 others without being stealthy at all, toddling along.
I startle another 2 goats – one disappears, the other just wanders down the track 10 metres. It looks back to me, as if to say – 'do I really have to go off track?' Yes is the answer, as I catch a quick photo before he drops down the ridge.
After 2hrs 45min I reach a wee DOC campsite. It's got everything you need – a shelter, rain water from the roof, sink and tap, a table and a toilet. Someone has piled wood to dry under the shelter too. I grab a bite to eat then abuse the facilities. Quietly sitting, I hear another goat coming closer, tearing leaves of fern as it comes. They really are just everywhere up here.
I had an idea of camping here on my trip, but decided not to. I am glad I didn't – alone up here, I would have shat myself silly with all these goats crashing about.
The track continues on. It's good track by and large – clear enough, but not thrashed – quite enjoyable. Stairs probably of an 80s vintage tackle some of the clay moments of difficulty. I wander from peak to peak, working around. At one point I am treated with beautiful views of Ruapehu – incredible!
I pass signposted peaks, and get fog-less views of the Atene Peak on my way down. Moments on this side are somewhat disconcerting – some of the cliffs are massive and you walk right on the edge.
From Taupiri Trig I drop, fairly fast. There are steps here and there, but with the soft clay mud, at times it is a slippery business. But soon enough I am starling cows again and crossing a 20 metre patch of farmland, back to the road.
Reaching the road at 2:15 (5hr 15min) I wander the two kilometres along the road back to the car. 3 cars pass in the 25 minutes, and a flock of geese battle on the river bend.
Filthy dreadlocked backpackers loiter at the carpark. I flash my butt getting changed, then drive on home to Wellington, just in time for rush hour.
I really got some writing mileage out of this walk – but it really was a surprise doozy which I enjoyed very much. If you've got the spare time about Whanganui, give it a hoon.
P.s. if you're a cheapass accomodation guy like me, the Castlecliff campsite is much better situated for this. They didn't pick up their phone so I stayed at the Top 10, which is 15 minutes out of Whanganui on the other side of the river. The cabin was nicely situated by the river, but it was annoying to drive back to town, over the bridge, then see the cabin on the other side of the river 30 minutes driving later!

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Every book I write has characters near and dear to my heart. The books I write are the ones I want to read, with characters I want to meet, (Okay maybe one or two I'd rather not), but with hero's to cheer for, and always love to hope for.
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2012 was an amazing year in the publishing world for me, and it started with The Forgotten Child, which landed on the Amazon bestseller list for western romance and romance series. 2013 has seen me posted in the top 100 authors on Amazon for romantic suspense, mystery/thrillers, and police procedurals.
Where did it all begin? In 2008, I published my first novel, The Captain's Lady, a contemporary military romance, through The Wild Rose Press. I've since received the rights back from my publisher, and I rewrote the book and republished it with a brand new title, Saved.
I write edgy romantic suspense (Walk the Right Road Series), western romance (Finding Love ~ The Outsider Series), and young adult mystery, and I warn my readers to expect the unexpected. I'm a mother of three children and we live on a small island in the Pacific Northwest. I encourage you to contact me by email; I do answer every email I receive.
Stay tuned. There is more to come from the Walk the Right Road Series and Finding Love ~ The Outsider Series, as well as a brand new western romance series coming later this fall, The One.
And to my readers and all of you who have shared my stories with your family and friends, a big, heartfelt thank-you.
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Everything inspires me to write. Life going on around me, the community, stories I may hear. I have a need to write, and an idea for a story comes to me I sit down to outline it and the story comes pouring out.
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Well I write in the mornings. And like most authors I find it's the most productive time. I've taken this lead some of my fellow authors have put out there and I've put my foot down and have become protective of my writing time. Every morning I write and I'll start as early at six in the morning, but I generally shut it down by lunch time. I really try to get ten pages done and most days I am successful. I do outline my books but quite often in the story, it does change.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
Ha ha. That's funny. I listen to my characters, when I'm writing they take over. Because this is their story.
What advice would you give other writers?
Well you have to write, be self-motivated and focused. And you need to carve out a schedule for yourself to write everyday and tell your friends, family, whoever is around this is your writing time. Treat it like a job where you have to go work.
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It was the hiccups in the industry and I also joined a successful group of Indie Authors and we all have one thing in common, we play to win. We're driven we're focused and we want to write. I published my first book with a publisher, but since I chose to go the self-publishing route for all my other books, and for me this has worked out and I am living the Indie Author dream.
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I believe there are a lot more changes on the horizon.
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The reopening of the 450,000-barrels-a-day Forties Pipeline System (FPS) linking North Sea fields to the UK mainland after a shutdown for emergency repair has helped ease pressure on global oil markets. But questions over the robustness of the country's ageing oil and gas infrastructure will inevitably arise as a result of the stoppage.
FPS is one component of North Sea supply that sets the Brent oil benchmark—a fact that magnified the outage's impact and helped lift Brent above $65 a barrel on 11 December, a two-year high. Other forces have since pushed the price even higher.
But the reopening of the pipeline at the end of December is not the end of the story. The decision by the UK safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), to carry out further investigations into the shutdown does little to assuage concerns over future operations. On 4 January, the HSE described its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident as "on-going". The executive says its inspectors were satisfied with the operator Ineos's remedial work on a crack in the pipeline, but has not given specific reasons for extending the investigation—a measure which suggests it has further concerns.
Ineos bought the FPS from BP for $250m around six weeks before the shutdown. It said interaction between the pipeline and a rock on which it was resting at an onshore location south of Aberdeen may have caused the crack.
This may well turn out to be a one-off event for the FPS, which has suffered few such problems in the past, but fears of a repeat will be a worry for the numerous companies using the pipeline network and whose production was halted. These include major players, such as Apache, BP, Shell and Total. It's a bigger concern, though, for the growing group of smaller companies that have taken operatorship of more marginal North Sea assets from the majors. They are less able to soak up losses from any protracted shutdowns in the future.
Chrysaor, which operates assets once held by Shell, and Serica Energy, which recently did a deal to buy BP assets, both lost oil revenues as a result of the shutdown. Serica, which has an 18% stake in the Chevron-operated Erskine field, revised guidance for its net share of production from Erskine over 2017 down to 2,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day from 2,200-2,400 boe/d because of the shut in.
Despite the uncertainty, the maturing UK section of the North Sea has attracted more investment in recent years than seemed likely following the oil-price fall. Greater efficiency, lower costs and technological developments, combined with the modest price recovery, are helping to extend the life of several fields and spawn some new developments.
The latest is Premier Oil's $1.6bn Catcher project, located some 180km off Aberdeen, which began production on 23 December. Premier, whose output from some of its existing fields was hit by the FPS shutdown, said Catcher's initial production of 10,000 b/d is expected to rise to 60,000 b/d during the first half of 2018. The start-up for Catcher, which Premier said came in on time and about 30% under budget, is a welcome success for the company. Its Solan project off Shetland was hamstrung by various budgetary, technical and logistical problems, which delayed start up by more than a year.
The Catcher project will also be free from pipeline problems, as its output will be pumped straight onto tankers from BW Offshore's BW Catcher floating production, storage and offloading vessel.


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ATI prepares R360 & RV360 chipsBy Julio Franco
Just a day after NVIDIA unveiled full specifications and performance figures for its NV35 chip, ATI seems to be preparing a follow up to its R350 core used in the high end Radeon 9800 Pro and the RV350 (9600 Pro). According to this story at The Inquirer both chips have already taped out at TSMC and are expected to be distributed among partners by July.
Certainly I wouldn't expect new products based on these chips to be available at least for the next 3-4 months. ATI's current line consisting of Radeon 9800 Pro and 9600 boards are just becoming available to the public and in terms of performance and features they seem to be doing quite well (even if they're losing by a few points) against NVIDIA new chips.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Knox County Schools held Tuesday the fifth of six community meetings open to the public about proposed middle school zoning changes. The input shared at these meetings will go towards drafting a proposal, due in the spring.
"This is the first step in the process to design those zones. To talk to the community about what we think the concerns are and what are considerations are." said Russ Oaks, Chief Operating Officer of Knox County Schools.
The two middle schools, Gibbs and Hardin Valley, will have a 1,800 student capacity in total – 600 at Gibbs and 1,200 at Hardin Valley. However, neither will open at capacity to allow room for growth.Previous story: New Knox County middle schools to require rezoning of up to 11 other schools
"We design school zones so that a student can attend a school within close proximity to where they live." said Oaks.
Some parents shared how moving might affect their families.
"They have amazing programs. I am so proud of it. I have one daughter who's graduating this year with a 3.7 GPA cumulative. She started AVID, that program is only in a few schools." said parent Tomma Battle.
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Last night I finished up the wiring on both control panel tiers. I even hooked it all up to my laptop and it worked on the first try. I though for sure that I would have missed a connection somewhere (there's over 150 different connections). I guess I lucked out for once.
The only thing left to do in the wiring category is to clean it all up with a large pile of zip ties. Right now it looks like a rat's nest of wires. I'm hoping to knock that out tonight. I'll post some pics when it's done.


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Working from home has it's benefits but, usually, one of the drawbacks is the lack of a structured workspace. You might have to get pretty creative about where you keep all of your supplies when you're working at a coffee table from your couch but it doesn't have to be boring!
At one time, I had a wonderful office in the basement of my home but, after downsizing, I now work at a desk I bought at Walmart while I face a corner in my bedroom. Not exactly an inspiring view!
In the 10 years that I've worked remotely, however, I've found ways to make the most of the space I've got. These won't work for everyone but here are my suggestions for turning your pint-sized work area into a mighty oasis.
Get Organized
Even if you have to use a closet as part of your office storage space, you can be organized. The first thing you should do is look at what you've got, decide what you actually need and then get rid of anything that isn't necessary.
For example, I used to teach in a classroom and now I teach online. I don't need a three-hole punch in my drawer for regular use anymore so I've stored it in an office supply bin in my closet. It freed up so much space!
Once you have your essentials, consider investing in some drawer organizers, totes and baskets to keep everything in order. It might take some getting used to, at first, but it will feel so good to have what you need in a predictable place.
Hack Your Snack
When you work in an office, there's a predictable schedule around breaks and lunchtime. When you work from home, the hours can really blur into each other. Even if you have your nose to the grindstone, you should make time to feed your body.
Have some healthy snacks nearby so that you won't go hours without eating and then, when you're starving, binge on something you'll regret. Trail mix, nuts, jerky, whole wheat crackers and similar foods will give you a boost without giving you a sugar rush. Don't forget to hydrate!
Be Inspired
A little inspiration can go a long way on those days when you'd rather be outside living life. For this reason, consider putting inspirational quotes on your wall or computer background to help keep you motivated. To make it even more meaningful, you can also include reminders of your own accomplishments.
Be ready to rotate these on a regular basis, though. After a while, you will get so used to them that you won't even notice they are there. If you find yourself getting bored, change it up a bit!
Best Seat in the House
One of the best things about working remotely is that you can work from anywhere. There are a lot of people who can sit on a couch and get things done but, after a while, this can not only affect productivity but it can also lead to back and arm pain.
Invest in a good office chair, if at all possible. Some people even enjoy sitting on a docked balance ball. Whatever your preference, go for something ergonomic and comfortable. Be kind to your body!
Soothe Your Feet
Once you get yourself a throne to sit on, don't forget about your feet. I recently upgraded my office chair and, suddenly, my feet couldn't reach the floor. I had to get a footrest. For now, it's something small and basic but I'm hoping to upgrade that too.
If you're going to get something, why not grab a footrest that incorporates vibration and massage? Not only can it help keep your blood circulating but you can also get a little relaxation too. I fully accept that this might be totally ridiculous but the point of this post is to create an "oasis," so why not?
Tame the Wires
We have so many things connected to wires these days that it's easy to get all tangled up. We've got earbuds, charging cables and power cords for everything and, really, it can be pretty annoying. Of course, there are a couple ways you could deal with this.
One option is to invest in a little wire management. There are plenty of products that will safely wrap up any cables while being within arm's reach. Use a power bar with a surge protector at your desk so that everything is plugging in to one source.
Another option is to go wireless where you can. This can include headsets, chargers and even laptops. A word of caution, though - don't pack up to work at Starbucks without grabbing the power cords because batteries do run out eventually!
Keep it Tidy
If you've been snacking while you work, things could get pretty messy. Greasy fingers, sticky drinks and food crumbs can leave you feeling a bit like a slob. Yet, most of us will ignore these remnants until we absolutely have to clean things up.
Make a point of tidying up at the end of every week so that you've got a fresh start waiting for you on Monday morning. Wipe up any spills and consider using some of that keyboard putty to remove anything that can't easily be brushed away. If you want to be extra fancy, use a vacuum to get into all of the nooks and crannies.
Vision Board
You've got dreams kicking around inside your head. I know you do. The beautiful thing about dreams is that they are always evolving, especially if you give yourself the time to really picture how you want things to be. This is why you should consider creating a vision board!
Schedule some time every month to sit and think about why you're doing what you're doing. You might be a long way from where you want to be but every little step counts. Go through magazines and clip images that represent your goals. Draw pictures. Just find a way to create a visual reminder of the trail you're blazing.
When you feel frustrated by something you're working on, just glance up at your incredible vision board and keep pushing towards the life you deserve.
There's a lot to be said for aromatherapy. The smells that surround you can really impact your mood (you'll know this if anyone has heated up fish or burnt popcorn in your microwave). You can use this to your advantage by filling your space with scents to help you get through the day.
I really love using essential oils and incense in all areas of my home but I find it a near necessity in my workspace. When I'm feeling unmotivated or lazy, I will reach for something invigorating such as lemon oil or peppermint oil to get me going. If I'm stressed or anxious, I use lavender, rose or frankincense.
If I'm in a pinch or need something intense, I'll dab the oils right on my skin but, usually, I will use a diffuser or burn incense to give the whole room a boost or I'll burn some incense.
Sound Therapy
Some days, I just want some peace and quiet even if I just put in my earbuds and listen to nothing. Most of the time, though, I engage in some form of sound therapy based on my mood and what needs to get done.
For example, I love to light some incense and crack the window while I listen to nature sounds through a tower speaker. It just makes the whole room feel fresh and soothing. If that's not your thing, a lot of people like listening to instrumental music in the background. Songs with lyrics can be a bit distracting so only choose those if you know you can maintain your concentration.
Even if you are wearing pajamas with The Price is Right in the background, there's no reason why your workspace can't be functional, inspirational and organized. Put in that extra effort to create your own oasis - you won't regret it!


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text: Col de l'Iseran … one of the highest mountain passes in Europe – 2770 meters. We wer'e lucky to be there on a clear day, but a thunderstorm was closing in, so we had to move on. By jens|2015-06-15T21:25:35+01:00June 15th, 2015|Europe's West Coast to Gibraltar 2015| Share This Article facebooktwitterlinkedintumblrpinterestvkEmail


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The new Pension Reforms provide a significant change allowing people greater flexibility and responsibility over how they take their pension. It will be available from April 2015 with some concessions available now.
In future everyone who has a non- Public Sector Pension Scheme will be able to take as much pension as they wish each year until their funds run out . In Theory they can take all the money out of their pension in one go. In reality most people with pensions will probably wish to provide for their years in retirement and this can be achieved either through annuities or drawdown products as well through Defined Benefit Schemes if they have them. The difference is that as the rules have relaxed on both annuities and drawdown, it does offer the opportunity to generate a flexible pension income strategy.
This is good news for those who will build a pension income strategy and perhaps good news for the Chancellor for those who will take the cash all at once.
Annuities will be able to reduce in value and you will be able to take a lump sum at the end for example. With regards to drawdown you will be able to change your income level each year and continue to pay into your pension and gain the tax advantages.
The tax implications need to be considered at all times, by taking a greater income you may pay more tax and there are possibilities of moving into the high rate tax bands.
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Kyle Mercer
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels nationwide
- $999-$3999
•1 to 4 hour sets w/ just acoustic guitar and vocals, with a variety of music i.e. Traditional and Modern Country music, Classic rock, takes requests and Original music
Currently Performing At:
•Venues such as bars, restaurants, and hotels
•Public events and festivals
•Private events, parties, and house concerts
• Trade Shows
-Reliable, easy to work with, and flexible regarding host schedule
-Accommodating to the musical taste of host
-U.S. Navy veteran
Past & Present Bookings:
JW Marriott Hotels
Margaritaville Restaurants
MGM casino and resorts
AJ's- Alan Jackson's Bar
The George Jones museum
Bar Louie Restaurants
Renaissance Hotels
Big Machine Vodka
TriWest HealthCare Alliance
19 Reviews
I wanted to do something special for a friend turning 40,and it was very last minute.Kyle went above and beyond my expectations in corresponding,listening,and performing.He is so down to earth, an amazing singer,and a cutie!! He came to the restaurant where myself and 3 others were eating. My friend was brought to tears when he sang,"You've Got A Friend In Me". If you are thinking of hiring him,please just do it,you will be so happy you did!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Kyle Mercer:
It was my pleasure to make you, your friends, and the birthday girl happy. I feel blessed to have met all of you and I appreciate your kind words!
Kyle was professional, talented, and a great attraction to our trade show booth. Everyone loved his performance. Excellent choice. Lots of positive attention and feedback from the event.
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He was great! Should already be up there as a major headliner!!! Personable and entertaining!!!
Country Singer
Our office had a virtual happy hour via Zoom for the people on our team that qualified for an amazing beach trip that couldn't happen due to current circumstances. Kyle played for us and everyone loved it! I had requested some "beachy" music and he delivered the perfect amount of beachy and country. Kyle was very nice and professional - I highly recommend!
Beach Music, Country Band, Country Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Kyle Mercer:
Thank you so much!
Professional, funny, would hire again. Wife was embarrassed, which was the whole purpose so, excellent
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Kyle surpassed every expectation and is simply awesome. What a talented musician and fun-spirited, kind person! He made our event amazing!!
Did a Great and Outstanding Job at Mary's 50th Borthday Party!!!
He was: On Time!!! Communicated Well!!! And did an Outstanding Performance!!!
Again Great Job!!!
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Response from Kyle Mercer:
I appreciate your kind words! I'm glad you and your guests had a great time. Y'all are a fun group! As I mentioned, feel free to contact me for any of your future entertainment needs.
If you are looking for a super talented musician who is very professional definitely book Kyle. From first contact he was very responsive and easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend Kyle for any event.
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Met in a bar in Nashville...great personality! If you ever come to Charlotte, let me know. Thanks for the dance.
One Man Band
Amazing singer and performer. Kyle is your guy if you want real country.
Kyle was accommodating, articulate and quick to respond to my questions. I hired Kyle to perform at a corporate event. He provided us with exactly what we were after - a memorable experience for our customers and prospects!
Came to our barn party and they can play!
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Kyle is a great musician. He has an incredible music talent and vocals. He kept the crowd entertaining with his amazing music and singing. He got connected with the crowd right away and was very amicable and jovial. We had invited him for my son's baptism party and we were very pleased with his music. Will definitely invite him for future parties.
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Kyle did a great job!. Showed up on time. Was professional and is a great musician. I would recommend him to anyone throwing a party.
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Kyle was GREAT ! He was so much fun to have entertain at our party! We had a mix of old and young and he included everyone in in a good time. He played a wide variety of choices- some covers and some of his own beautiful originals, and gave us some insights about climbing the ladder in the business. He was so personable and accommodated our shout out requests and sing-a long efforts. While musically very talented his easy manner and charming smile make him a sure bet to be successful. So glad we had the chance to have him at our party. He was a real good sport and adapted when he weather changed our outdoor patio party to an inside one. We gad a blast!. Hire this young professional while you still can- he'll be a big name soon!
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We were lucky enough to catch one of Kyle's shows about 4 years ago by chance.
We were all very impressed!! So much so, that we asked him to play a private show for a function we were having. Kyle was a complete pro. His professionalism and amazing personality really shined through. He was on time, prepared, ready to entertain and impress our group. We have seen him play a number of other times after this. He continues to impress. He's a true entertainer, with an infectious personality, a wide variety of genuine country music and an incredible talent!
We can't wait for another opportunity to hire him. Definitely recommend him!!!
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I hired Kyle Mercer for a small backyard get together of friends and family. Kyle was very approachable/congenial-which made for a lot of song requests by the guests. He was able to play most of the music requested perfectly and if he did not know the song-he would talk with the person and pick another song they loved. Kyle was courteous, on-time and a joy to have at the party. The way he engaged the audience lead to quite a few guests requesting him to stay past his time, which he happily obliged to do so. I would hire Kyle again for anything from a small personal setting to a larger venue. He knows how to make any sized audience feel connected to him. Many of my guests have plans to hire him for their future events.
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I have seen Kyle play on many occasions and has never disappointed me or my friends. He puts his heart and soul into his music. I have seen him sing in several places in Nashville and Ohio. This young singer is going places for sure!!!
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I've seen Kyle play many times, most recently at The Commodore. What a voice! He is the perfect mix of talent, charisma and charm with incredible stage presence. The whole package. See him now before you have to buy a ticket to some big arena!!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $999-$3999
Gig Length: 20 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
All expectations of a show I'll usually discuss with the host before hand so I know what's expected of me. My goal is to make sure everyone has a fun and memorable experience. As any professional musician should, I come with a plan and set list but also take song requests and like to feel out my audience and base the general direction of my shows on how my audience is feeling. Sometimes that can mean throwing out some quick witted, lighthearted jokes or maybe short introductions or stories behind certain songs, etc. My shows are all about you, the audience, and the music.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona and now based out of Nashville, TN this country music singer-songwriter and recording artist has entertained folks across America. He's performed in states such as New York, Ohio, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico and California to even performing for our troops overseas in Japan. Stepping back, after completing his tour of duty as a U.S. Navy Sailor, Kyle decided to pursue playing Country music as his full-time profession. After gaining years of combined live shows, studio recordings and a good size catalog of self-penned songs under his belt, Kyle hit the road for Nashville to make a name for himself in Country Music. "I love the idea of putting it all on the line and pursuing dreams that most people think are unattainable. It gives me such a rush and fuels my pursuit for success." Along the way he has worked with many other Nashville artists and songwriters inspiring him to become "the whole package" as a Country artist. "I love song writing! Being able to write and sing about all the great stories we've all had and the experiences we've been through in a way that deeply connects with a listener is truly magical. Some people say moment to moment is how most people live their lives. I like to think as songwriters, we live our lives song to song."
From his twangy country voice to his down home traditional country sound, Kyle believes that a guitar, a beer, and a whole lot of that two-stepping music is the simplest equation for a good time. His sound has somewhat been derived from his idols like Garth Brooks and George Strait, to name a few, but his style and music are his own. Kyle Mercer is a taste of that good ol' traditional country music, wrangler wearing cowboy vibe with a fresh modern twist. "I'm all about Real country music, and to me that's all about the stories of loving a woman, working hard, and drinking beers with the one's that you love most."
Currently, Kyle has released and is promoting his brand new EP titled "Real Life" which can be heard and purchased on his website and/or streamed on Spotify, Apple music, and iTunes.
Additional Booking Notes
Involving set up, all I require is host to have a power source available to plug sound equipment into i.e. A three hole 120watt electrical outlet (basically a standard wall outlet)
Upcoming Booked Events
|September 02, 2020 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
|Convention/Trade Show
Past Booked Events
|June 19, 2020 • 11:30am - 12:00pm
|Birthday Party
|May 28, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm
|Corporate Event
|May 18, 2020 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm
|Birthday Party
|April 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
|Birthday Party
|February 14, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm
|February 01, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm
|Birthday Party
|January 20, 2020 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm
|Birthday Party
|December 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm
|Sporting Event
|December 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
|Christmas Party
|October 05, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm
|House Party
|November 13, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
|Corporate Event
|March 11, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
|Birthday Party
|March 02, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm
|February 26, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
|Convention/Trade Show
|February 10, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
|Anniversary Party
|October 15, 2017 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm
|Personal Occasion
|September 16, 2017 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
|Sporting Event
|April 30, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Set List
Artist Kyle Covers:
Garth Brooks
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Thomas Rhett
George Strait
Clint Black
Dwight Yoakam
Kentucky Head Hunters
Tim McGraw
John Pardi
Willie Nelson
The Zac Brown Band
Blake Shelton
Johnny Cash
Jimmy Buffet
Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Byrd
George Jones
Merle Haggard
Hank Williams Sr. and Jr.
Waylon Jennings
Joe Diffie
Jason Aldean
Johnny Lee
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Daryl Singletary
Toby Keith
Keith Urban
Randy Travis
Rhett Akins
Keith Whitley
Justin Moore
Brad Paisley
Creedence Clear Water Revival
Alan Jackson
Vince Gill
Bob Seger
Mickey Gilley
Big and Rich
The OutField
Travis Tritt
Billy Currington
Brooks & Dunn
Buck Owens
Chris Stapleton
Jim Croce
Chris Young
Clay Walker
Conway Twitty
Joe Cocker
Doobie Brothers
The Eagles
John Anderson
Easton Corbin
Gary Allan
John Cougar Mellencamp
Ed Sheeran
John Michael Montgomery
Kenny Rogers
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Otis Redding
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Influences & Inspiration
Garth Brooks, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Tim Mcgraw, Elvis Presley, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Clint Black, Joe Diffie, Justin Moore, Eric Church, Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Gary Allan,
Setup Requirements
I can provided sound equipment and staging when applicable; Merchandise table placed in a well lit area


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The beer festival on Friday night was very good (from what I can remember) and I took the tasting very seriously. I tried many different beers and the outcome I reached was - beer is good!
14 comments:
- Hilda said...
Our weather sounds similar — if it's not monsoon rains, it's summer-strength sun.
Your raindrops make me both sleepy and sad, but the marigolds add a lovely touch of cheer. Nice.
And LOL at your description of the beer festival! ;D
- Sun Jul 27, 02:19:00 am
- magiceye said...
such a lovely picture! so well composed!
am glad that you reached a correct conclusion at the end of your research on beer! cheers!
- Sun Jul 27, 04:45:00 am
I like your photo and admire your concern for the plants around you. It is a good sign.
- Sun Jul 27, 01:09:00 pm
- • Eliane • said...
Nope, I don't feel bad for the flowers. Marigold and Dahlias (except those that looks like slimy sea creatures) are probably the only flowers that I absolutely cannot stand. Argh!
Love the circles in the rain = I can hear the rain from here!
- Sun Jul 27, 03:55:00 pm
- Jane Hards Photography said...
Ah! poor floewers. I mean I know they need the rainfall, a little gentler please. Discovered, or can you remeber discovering any new beers.
- Sun Jul 27, 09:19:00 pm
- Knoxville Girl said...
Great photo, I can almost hear the drops plonking down into the puddle.
And your beery conclusion - I concur! Well done you!
- Sun Jul 27, 10:20:00 pm
- slim said...
I can also hear the rain drops across the Atlantic ;).
It's a bit early for Octoberfest. I'm with you on good beer or beer being good. My son just finished his second batch of home brew, an IPA. I can't wait to give it my taste test. I'll try to photograph it but the truth is in the tasting . . .
- Mon Jul 28, 03:59:00 am
- Kate said...
Rain is good, marigolds are good, but beer is better!
- Mon Jul 28, 04:31:00 am
- Petrea Burchard said...
Just a stock photo? It's gorgeous!
- Mon Jul 28, 06:34:00 am
- Bergson said...
beautiful opposition enters the coloured flowers and this sad and dark rain
- Mon Jul 28, 07:41:00 am
- Murphy_jay said...
What a poetic composition.
Glad you managed to get home safely after all those beer tasting :)
- Mon Jul 28, 11:04:00 am
- Janet said...
All that rain water should keep the marigolds revived for a while.I like the way the puddles showed up as the rain fell.
- Mon Jul 28, 02:07:00 pm
- Rob said...
Too much Guinness, eh? Or, what else was considered a good beer? Beautiful photo, love the splash of colors set against the wet grey street and water drops.
- Mon Jul 28, 04:13:00 pm
- Ming the Merciless said...
Post a photo of "raindrops on rose and whiskle on kittens" and I will sing you a song in my faux-English accent.
Don't you just love a challenge??
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Realizing that it couldn't compete with the larger car makers (Austin, Morris etc.), Triumph begun producing expensive vehicles such as the Southern Cross and Gloria using money earned from their lucrative motorcycle arm. The Great Depression however hurt car (and motorcycle) sales and in 1936 the motorcycle arm split off from the company to become Triumph Engineering Co. Ltd. Triumph Motor Company was still responsible for motorcar production and henceforth that continued, but three years later, with the outbreak of World War II imminent, Triumph went into receivership.
In 1944 the Standard Motor Company bought Triumph and production resumed at Standard's Canley factory, on the outskirts of Coventry (the Priory Street works was destroyed by German bombing in 1940). Changing its focus to the sports market, Triumph produced a heap of renowned sporting machines during the 1950s and 1960s, including the Triumph TR series of roadsters, the Herald saloon (1959) and the Spitfire (1962), Vitesse (1962) and Dolomite (1972). However financial troubles hit once again and the huge Leyland Motors concern bought out Standard-Triumph in 1960, beginning an era of good sales... and sometimes bad management.
Nevertheless Triumph sales stayed high. The TR series continued to evolve, and so did the Spitfire, but in 1969 Triumph's parent company, Leyland, merged with the British Motor Corporation (BMC) to form British Leyland (BL). Strikes at many BL factories were common during the 1970s and as a result car quality suffered, but once again Triumph managed to stay on top. But, with BL's financial issues growing out of control and many of their cars becoming old and obsolete, TR7 production ended in 1981-three years later the Acclaim ended production. After 63 years Triumph had closed their doors.
Today the Triumph name is owned by BMW; there are speculations that the Triumph brand may be revived by the big German car maker.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — AirAsia Bhd will sell aircraft, worth US$2 billion (RM7.39 billion), Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said today.
"Ownership of aircraft is now coming into force. We have 150 aircraft which we will sell worth at least US$2 billion," he said Twitter, the micro-blogging site.
He quashed talks that the airline was looking to raise equity.
"There is talk we are looking to raise equity. Completey wrong. At our share price why would we? Plus, we don't need cash. Cash is very strong with operational cash being very positive," he twitted.
Recently, AirAsia announced that it was reducing its stake in an online travel, agency AAE Travel Pte Ltd (AAE), from 50 per cent to 25 per cent.
It sold the 25 per cent shares to Expedia Inc for US$86.25 million (about RM318.75 million), gaining US$78.76 million (RM291 million) from the disposal.
Fernandes also said AirAsia's share price was the most undervalued share of all airlines in the world of matured airlines.
At 10.04am, AirAsia's share price was flat at RM2.23. — Bernama


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I have been so busy putting together a calendar of our shawl designs that I almost forgot Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal. It is a simple concept, just a shoe box full of essentials and something warm.
The hand knitted mittens, hats, scarves, and pencil boxes not only ensure that the hats will be really warm but also that they will speak of more commitment than store bought mittens.
Hats on and needles up to all the dedicated knitters who have found the time in addition to their own knitting and all the new demands of our Northern Loops effort with more than a dozen shawls and more than a baker's dozen of Linus blankets to fill shoe boxes with their knitting.
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Learn the SSL Main Mixer in Reason
The virtual SSL Mixer in Propellerheads Reason is an amazing Mixing Console modeled after a SSL 9000k. It has unlimited tracks or as many as your computer can handle and each track has a great sounding EQ section with high and low pass filters, high and low shelving filters as well as parametric midrange filters and a pop-up Spectrum EQ window that can be resized plus from this window you can choose any track and EQ it. For Dynamics each channel has a fully featured Compressor, Limiter, Gate, Expander. The Inserts are literally Combinators built right into the channel which give you amazing control of your insert effects like no other mixing console ever. How does 8 Send Effects per channel with unprecedented controls sound, plus Master and Channel level control along with Panning and Muting. The inputs of each channel have Input Gain, Inverse Phase and a numbers of ways to configure Insert/EQ/Dynamic routing. The Channel Fader gives you easy Grouping and Parallel processing which is a must on any pro level mixing console. Then all that's left is the Master Buss channel with its crown jewel Master Buss Compressor and killer Control Room level, all mutes off, all solos off and -20db buttons. Add in some FX solo select buttons and a pop-up Master Buss Spectrum Analyzer and you have the best virtual Mixing Console on the market…IMHO.
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Halloween Party Supplies
Scary Halloween party supplies can enhance the ambiance of any gathering, so be sure to put a few spooky supplies on your party planning checklist. Consider picking up items like vampire coffins, severed heads and other body parts, frightening masks, witch's cauldrons and more. To get your party started, you'll need to know what items you need and where to look for them.
Where to Find Supplies for Your Halloween Party
There are many places to find party supplies, starting with local party stores. It is also important to think outside of the normal box; think about where you've seen different items over the year. Great items for a Halloween party can be found in familiar stores, as well as many unlikely places.
Party Supply Stores
Party supply stores are an obvious place to start looking for scary Halloween party supplies. These stores usually stock a wide array of party items such as napkins, plates, theme items and decorations. They may also offer rentals of some larger items such as chairs, tables and tents.
- Oriental Trading Company: Find great decorations that don't cost a fortune for your next celebration. From scary costumes to candy, crafts and decorations, this is a one-stop online store.
- Fright Catalog: If you're looking for scary decorations and props, this is the place to find everything you need for a spooky Halloween celebration. Find unique items such as blood-spitting mannequins, graveyard kits, gallows and torture devices.
- Haunt Your Home: This store sells exactly what it says - scary Halloween props and decorations to make your home look haunted.
- Halloween Town Store: This Halloween retailer offers lots of decorations and party supplies including antique-looking plates, dishes, scary decorations and spooky invitations.
- Shindigz: Visit one of the largest party supply stores on the Internet to find party apparel, scary Halloween theme kits to transform your home, banners, creepy favors and eerie decorations.
Prop Shops
Some of the best scary Halloween supplies are the creepy props that can really make your party. Props set the mood, and when it comes to Halloween, the scarier the better! Check out the following sites for the best scary supplies for your party:
- Buy Costumes: This store has more than costumes - it also sells a plethora of scary props and decorations. Find crime scene tape, full-sized mummies, flashing eyeballs and many more truly creepy items on this website.
- Mostly Dead: A store for the serious Halloween party decorator. Scary supplies range from creature teeth, Halloween music, and creepy changing pictures to facades and large props.
- Alarming Products: Find truly eerie and creepy party supplies for your Halloween bash. This merchant sells disturbing party supplies, including severed limbs, a bowl of fingers, bats, fog machines, bloody tablecloths and lots more.
- Spirit Halloween: Buy a wide assortment of inflatable décor items, pumpkin piñatas, bags of bones, scary door frames, rusted caldrons and a variety of bugs and rodents.
Shop Early for the Best Selection
Start looking for your scary Halloween party supplies as soon as possible, so you'll get the best deals. Many online merchants offer free shipping and Halloween giveaways to those who shop early.


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The U.S. Copyright Office and the George Mason University School of Law and its Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property will host "Authors, Attribution, and Integrity: Examining Moral Rights in the United States," a one-day symposium on Monday, April 18, 2016.
The symposium will bring together authors, scholars, and other stakeholders for a broad discussion of copyright issues related to moral rights. Topics will include the historical development of moral rights, the value that authors place on moral rights generally and individual moral rights specifically, the various ways these rights are provided for under current law, and new considerations for the digital age. Further study of moral rights under U.S. copyright law is among the conclusions and recommendations made by the Register of Copyrights in testimony before Congress last spring, and this symposium will launch the Copyright Office's further analysis on this subject.
The event is open to the public and will be held at the Library of Congress Madison Building at 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC.
Please click here for the symposium agenda.
Visit www.copyright.gov/events/moralrights to keep updated on the symposium.
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To Ca'ckle. v.n. [kaeckelen, Dutch.]
- To make a noise as a goose.
The nightingale, if she should sing by day,
When every goose is cackling, would be thought
No better a musician than the wren. Shakesp. M. of Venice.
Goose, if I had you upon Sarum plain,
I'd drive thee cackling home to Camelot. Shakesp. K. Lear.
Or rob the Roman geese of all their glories,
And save the state, by cackling to the tories. Pope
- Sometimes it is used for the noise of a hen.
Now to my story I return again:
The trembling widow, and her daughters twain,
This woeful cackling cry, with horror heard,
Of those distracted damsels in the yard. Dryden's Fab.
- To laugh; to giggle.
Then Nic. grinned, cackled, and laughed, till he was like to kill himself, and seemed to be so pleased, that he fell a frisking and dancing about the room. Arbuthnot's J. Bull.


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Churches The church of Eringsboda was built 1847-49 according sketches of J A Hawerman. Read more
Churches During prehistoric times was Förkärla area a central district and a wooden church was built during the early period of christening work in Blekinge, probably in the early 1200's. Read more
Churches The church in Ronneby is located in the area Bergslagen, with ancestry from 10th Century. Read more
Churches The church is considered as the oldest one in Blekinge, probably build before 1200. Read more
Churches The church was built in 1937-39 and designed by Herbert Kockum. Read more
Churches Listerby church was built in the 1100s but has over the years undergone major changes. Read more
Churches The church has octagonal plan with the vestry to the east and tower to the west. The reef conditioned church is built of horizontal timbers and have round arched windows. Read more
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In This Issue...
by Dr. Mike O'Donoghue; Vijay Datta, MS; Ravi Nagarajan; Bill Dempster; Robin Wade, MA; and Sherman Spear, International Paint LLC
This article explores the footprint and characteristics of a novel and solvent-free, low-temperature-cure, epoxy-polysulfide intumescent passive-fire-protection (PFP) coating. This coating is compared and contrasted with the other behemoths in the passive-fire-
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by Eric Herzberg, LMI; Charles A. Babish, Jeffrey K. Nusser and Darryl J. Stimson, USAF
In the U.S. Air Force, the current constrained fiscal environment with dwindling resources necessitates effective performance metrics to maximize readiness and combat capability at the lowest overall maintenance cost. This article describes a method that takes a rigorous look at subsystems and maintenance activities that have the greatest impact on availability and cost due to corrosion maintenance.
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As steps have been taken to minimize work in confined spaces by exploring zero-man entry over the lifetime of storage and process vessels, a novel robotic system has been developed that includes a range of methods for the inspection of storage tanks while in service. The authors provide an overview of the technologies involved and describe how these technologies link into more efficient integrity management of storage tanks.
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|KOREA-OECD Workshop on Open Science
The Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI) held the "KOREA-OECD Workshop on Open Science" at the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel (Seoul) on June 29th and 30th. The Workshop was co-hosted by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Over 100 Korean and international professionals participated in the workshop, centered around the theme "Policy to Practice," and exchanged ideas and opinions on recent trends regarding open science policies and practices, and their implications to future policies. Especially, on the second day of the workshop, the public was invited to the discussion sessions after the speech by global experts.
During Session I of Day 2, Dominique Guellec from the Science and Technology Policy Division of the OECD explained open science policy at the global level. Dr. Gabriele Fioni (OECD Global Science Forum), Dr. Sandrine Langlade (the Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission, France), Dr. Kazuhiro Hayashi (National Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Japan), and Dr. Jerry Sheehan (National Library of Medicine, U.S.) presented open science policies in leading countries, including France, Japan, and the U.S.
During Session II, Prof. Jeong Wook Seo (Seoul National University), Dr. Seo-Young Noh (Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information), Mr. Carthage Smith (OECD Global Science Forum), and Dr. Eunjung Shin (STEPI) presented topical issues including open access, open data, and emerging open and inclusive collaboration practices. At the end of the session, there was constructive discussion among Korean participants and international experts from European countries, China, and Japan.
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From July 1st to July 4th, Madeleine Brookman (MinetChan) will be filming at Anime Expo 2017 in Los Angeles. Similar to her work at Sakura-Con, she will be conducting interviews and filming AMV events at the convention. These events include the AMV Competition, AMV Chef Contest, Awards Ceremony, and more.
This footage, along with videos and photos already contributed by volunteers worldwide, will help us create the most comprehensive documentary series about AMVs on the internet.
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Your favorite NBA superstars let fans into their everyday lives when they are not dropping buckets.
The NBA regular season is off to a fast paced, exciting start as fans witnessed to some jaw dropping performances. As a treat to the loyalty and bond they share with hoop fans worldwide, the NBA created a dope experience to let their fans inside the world of your favorite baller on and off the court. Players league wide took the time out to answer some intriguing questions while letting out interesting cool facts about themselves. For instance, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant likes to listen to "Come Go With Me" by Teddy Pendergrass. Miami Heat guard Dywane Wade was inspired to play basketball after watching the 1991 NBA Finals when he was nine years old.
Newly acquired Knicks forward Kyle O'Quinn's favorite show to watch is "Martin" and the "Big Ticket" himself, Kevin Garnett was the inspiration for him playing basketball. His teammate and starting center Robin Lopez believes that Carmelo Anthony is the best dressed teammate. In addition, he believes that if he wasn't a NBA player, he would've been a cartoonist. Brandon Rush from the reigning world champion Golden State Warriors has "Where Are You Now", "What Do You Mean" by Justin Bieber and "Gangnam Style" by Psy on his playlist and also believes he would be a cool magician if he wasn't a NBA player.
A huge shout out to players from the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors for partaking in a survey that may have made a young hoopers dream worthwhile. Be on the lookout for the league's campaign, #ThisIsWhyWePlay and join the movement by following @The Source Sports and @NBA on Twitter.
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Is your workplace getting shot up by a crazed gunman?
No problem — just grab a pair of scissors and fight back!
That's some of the helpful advice in a new instructional video from the Department of Homeland Security that was posted on the agency's Web site just a month after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
"If you are caught out in the open and cannot conceal yourself or take cover, you might consider trying to overpower the shooter with whatever means are available," says the narrator in the video, which shows an office worker pulling scissors out of a desk drawer.
The video, titled "Options for Consideration," also advises that people who get caught in an "active shooter" situation should run away, hide under a desk or take cover out of the line of fire.
The nearly four-minute-long video opens with chilling scenes from the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, and the 2011 attempted assassination of Gabrielle Giffords.
But the video quickly shifts to hokey footage of office workers scampering under desks, crouching in corners and racing into closets to hide from a rampaging gunman on the loose.


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TA DMC Portugal is the official housing bureau for the IDF Diabetes Complications Congress 2020 in Lisbon and will offer assistance with the coordination of housing requests. A wide variety of hotels across all categories have been secured in Lisbon.
All rates are quoted in EURO, per standard room and per night. They include breakfast and taxes, except for the Lisbon City tax of €2 per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel.
For questions related to accommodation, please contact:
IDF Congress 2020 Housing Bureau
Tel +351 218 646 900
Cancellation policy
In case of cancellation, a 100% cancellation fee applies, except if TA DMC Portugal can resell the cancelled room(s). Eventual refunds are subject to an administrative charge of €30. "No-shows" will be charged in full (total nights reserved).
Lisbon is just a short flight away: 1-3 hours from most European cities and 5-8 hours from North America.
Lisbon Airport is only a 15 min transfer from the city centre and is served by all major airlines with daily non-stop connections to all major European cities as well as the US, South America and Africa (more than 50 destinations).
Find valuable information and useful tips in the Lisboa Congress Guide (pdf).
To enter Portugal, you may need a Passport and/or a Visa, depending on the country you live in. Citizens from the European Community don't need a Visa for entering Portugal. Portugal is also a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Passports must be valid for up to six months (depending on your nationality) and are required by all, except by European Union nationals and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway and Switzerland holding valid national ID cards. British, Australian, Canadian, American and Japanese need a valid passport.
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A five-storey, 600,000 cubic feet industrial space is transformed for this walkthrough exhibit.
Victoria has long been celebrated as one of the most British corners of Canada, and its royal namesake is known for popularizing that sandwich-and-scone snack we know as afternoon tea. Fast-forward 150 years, and the West Coast mantra of all things healthy and fresh has also spawned a modern tea tribe.
Daniela Cubelic, the tea savant behind the city's Silk Road Tea—a local shop known for stocking more than 100 varieties—has inspired culinary experiments with leaves around Victoria, including Oolong Tea and Sour Cherry ice cream at Cold Comfort, and a tea-infused beer at Spinnakers Brewpub. Cubelic says the city has always been ahead of the curve thanks to a long history of tea-loving locals.
"There's a strong British afternoon tea culture, but a real interest in Asian culture, too, with the oldest Chinatown in Canada," says Cubelic.
This may be why this drink flows into every culinary corner, from the tea-inspired treats at La Roux Patisserie, which has previously included Earl Grey lavender cream eclairs and jasmine macarons, to the more than 40 single-estate varieties offered in tea flights at Terroir.
But afternoon tea remains a beloved local tradition, with options ranging from classic Victorian at the Pendray Tea House to princess parties at Venus Sophia. For an upscale option, head to The Lobby Lounge at the Empress Hotel and try a pot of the hotel's unique Empress Blend, which is served from the hotel's traditional royal china, alongside scones and sweets.
Where to Try Lapsang Souchong tea
While there are endless options for enjoying tea in Victoria, here are three spots that use the intense flavour of Chinese Lapsang Souchong tea in unique ways.
Botanical Bar at Nourish
Here, cocktails are created with B.C. craft spirits and herbal elixirs. The Ritual combines Sheringham Dark Chocolate Vodka, Sons of Vancouver amaretto, and Blasted Brew coffee liqueur, all shaken with a splash of FLORE frankincense water and Lapsang Souchong tea.
Venus Sophia Tea Room
The vegetarian menu at this popular spot includes scones flavoured with chai tea and a savoury quiche with a flavour reminiscent of bacon thanks to a touch of Lapsang Souchong tea.
Aura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio
Pastry chef, Kimberley Vy, offers a seasonal Smoked Chocolate Pâté with yuzu white chocolate ganache—the cream is steeped with Lapsang Souchong to create a bold backdrop.
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Where to Go Shopping in Victoria
Whether you're looking for antique treasures, locally made bath and beauty products or unique clothing, Victoria delivers. Shop for retro treasures at Zeitgeist Vintage Store, buy records at The Turntable in Fan Tan Alley and pick up some cool stationary at The Regional Assembly of Text.


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CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- J.C. Penney said Friday that it is entertaining bids from potential buyers of the troubled Eckerd Drug Store chain.
In a short statement, the Plano, Texas-based company confirmed that it was in preliminary talks with "a number of third parties."
Shares of Penney
The announcement follows Penney's promise to make a decision on the fate of the 2,735-store chain by the end of the year. The company hired Credit Suisse First Boston to determine what to do with the chain. Other alternatives include keeping it, merging it with another chain or spinning it off from the J.C. Penney Department Stores chain.
Eckerd's generated about 45 percent of Penney's total sales of $32.3 billion in 2002. But the division has suffered from sluggish same-store sales as well as inventory and distribution issues.


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China Fruit Logistica has been postponed to 2020 to allow more time for it to position the event as the leading commercially-organised trade fair for China's fast-growing fresh fruit and vegetable market.
"We think it is crucially important to develop an event in China that matches the standards of quality and business success that you should expect from us and from any other trade fair in China," said Wilfried Wollbold, general manager of Global Produce Events Shanghai, the organiser of China Fruit Logistica.
"This year's sales have not matched the levels we set for ourselves. For this reason, we have decided to postpone, and will be back even stronger in 2020. We firmly believe in the future of the fresh fruit and vegetable business in China."
China Fruit Logistica launched in Shanghai in May 2018 with almost 100 exhibitors from China and the rest of the world and was attended by more than 2,000 top-quality trade visitors from over 35 countries. The 2019 edition was scheduled to take place on 29-31 May at Shanghai World Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre.
"We greatly regret the inconvenience this year's postponement causes every exhibitor and visitor who has already registered," said Wollbold. "We are enormously grateful to all those companies who had already signed up for China Fruit Logistica, many of whom already exhibited at our first edition in 2018.
"We are now working at full speed to establish exciting new partnerships to create a new format and concept for 2020 and beyond. We think it will bring new opportunities at the best value, which is what the fresh produce trade in China and the rest of the world knows us for."
China Fruit Logistica is the newest trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in China. Its parent show, Fruit Logistica, has been active in China for almost 30 years, and now Chinese companies are one of cornerstones of the trade fair in Berlin every February. And at the same time China contributes the largest number of exhibitors and visitors every September in Hong Kong at Asia Fruit Logistica, the premier trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia.


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Other beaches recommended for surfing in Robertsport are Cotton Trees, Cassava Point and Fisherman's Point for professionals and beginners respectively.
CeeCee Beach close to the historic Hotel Africa near Monrovia gives a much quieter experience and a perfect spot to swim in a lagoon.
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For the beach party lovers, the Silver Beach is your go-to place in Monrovia; or the popular Thinker's Beach.
"With the historical and cultural ties between Liberia and the United States dating back over 170 years, a visit to Robertsport, named after Liberia's first African-American President Joseph Jenkins Roberts, would be a missed opportunity for sun and fun," said Cynthia.