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It seems you have a very good motor if works ok. Those motors were built last. From what I could see on the plate, it is a 1hp motor. That should run a belt sander ok. You might have to play with pulley setup to get the speed you need. Other than that good luck on your project. That motor takes a lot of amps for start up. You might have to use a 20 amp for it.
My initial suggestion is to go to somewhere like Harbor Freight and buy a tablesaw.There are some complex moving parts involved in a table saw. If you havent already taken your old one apart yet, you havent seen them. For time's sake and for the investment and safety, Im recommending you go buy another one. I have the same situation with an old Craftsman saw but to even change out a motor in one of those things is a total nighmare. I couldnt even imagine trying to build one. Not only do you have up and down movements on the blade you also have 'tilt'.
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Hi Rommel... Some years ago I picked up an old 6" belt/9" disc sander (Craftsman) that ended up needing a new motor as well as a new stand to sit on, we ended up moving the same year, so it ended up in a box for later restoration... Project needs a couple of years ago forced me to go out and buy a 6" belt/9" disc combo from Harbor Freight which has been an excellent shop addition... May be more cost effective to go that route rather than building your own...
I have also found that a 12" disc for a shop smith can be had quite inexpensively for building a big disc sander... There are lots of plans out there for building your own sander, so don't be afraid of it, just be sure you have the time and space for it... And don't be cheap when it comes to buying good bearings for your mechanism to ride on...
That 1HP motor will have a high starting draw, so be sure to match it to the right amperage circuit (20A min.) you'll need to find a good mandrel with bearings for your project and that can be a pain... You may also have problems removing the pulley(s) from the motor as they sometimes end up heat fused and may take some heat to break them free again... Just be careful not to overheat the armature windings...
If you have any interest in taking over my restoration project of that old craftsman, feel free to drop me a note... Don't know where you live, so shipping may be prohibitive... This mother is heavy... I have a heart issue now, so don't know if I will ever get it finished and put back together again...
Hola Rommel, que decir que no te hayan dicho, buen motor eso si como dicen en el momento de arranque te consumirá apro. 15 Amperios luego si es en 110 VOLT. trabajará con unos 7 a 8 amp. es conveniente una conexión directa al Tablero General de tu casa para no afectar la instalación eléctrica, una llave termomagnética de protección adecuada a su consumo y la correspondiente descarga a TIERRA. Realizar esa máquinaria te llevara buen trabajo, suerte en tu proyecto será hasta pronto.
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Normally this is Bill's thing, but since he's already posted today I thought that I'd give it a go. It's been a busy week, with wild weather for Greece in June (rain! more than once!) and three visitors (Joe Desloges, Pam Tetford, and Alexis Young) joining our ranks. And despite the setbacks, it was an… More Photo Friday


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NOLA Day 7 & 8
It's in the 60s and the skies are threatening rain, but it's mostly been just periodic sprinkles. There's just so much to take in, but we resolve not to ruin the chill vibe that's enveloping us. We sleep in, chill in the hot tub and eventually work our way to the two museums we wanted to check out.
At the Mardi Gras Museum of Costume and Culture we marvel at the intricate design details along with the beadwork and sequins. It hardly seems possible that people walk around all day wearing these enormous headpieces and dresses. The museum has an enormous dress-up closet where you can try on capes, dresses, masks, and headpieces until you have had your fill of glitter and glam!
The museum is also home to an exhibit of Mischief Dolls created by local artist Connie Born. These whimsical dolls are highly sought after by collectors and are reflective of the spirit of New Orleans. Connie was working away during our visit, and I found in her a gentle yet resilient spirit full of peace and hope, reminding me of the importance of doing work you truly love. She crafts each doll individually with exquisite details. The hair is made of feathers, leaves, or twigs; and, they're accessorized with shiny baubles, charms, and decorative buttons. Each one is truly unique, and I couldn't resist bringing one home with me! (She's carefully packed away in the back of the rental car, but I'll do an "unboxing" post later, to introduce her.)
Arnauds claims to have an "unforgettable" Mardi Gras Museum, so of course that was on our to do list too. Sadly, we found it perfectly forgettable, and thankfully perfectly free of charge. The museum is a small collection of costumes from the Arnaud family's 20+ year history with Carnival. The displays could have been phenomenal, but instead they were dusty and deteriorating in a dark, humid upstairs room above the restaurant. After we poked around upstairs and around the corner from the museum, we found a beautiful 1930s art deco ballroom with very nice restrooms that redeemed the experience.
As for our food experiences over these two days — gone are the Reveillon dinners, but instead we found some great casual fare, no doubt tipping the scales (should we even bother to look).
1). The Camellia Grill: If you're an old-fashioned diner fan, this is a "don't miss". A late night hunt for grub led us to this icon built in 1946. A barstool at the counter is the perfect way to enjoy the vintage vibe here. The waiters are friendly and sport clean white jackets with bow ties. The breakfast po' boy is enough to feed two, but be sure to leave room for a piece of homemade pie. Afterwards, drive the surrounding streets and marvel at the beautiful private homes.
2). Olde New Orleans Cookery: This popular restaurant on Bourbon Street always has a line, so be prepared. The Fried Shrimp and Louisiana Oyster po' boys were stuffed with seafood and had a nice, spicy sauce. For dessert we recommend the bread pudding filled with plump raisins and covered in rum sauce, or the bananas foster ice cream cake — it's bananas foster, need I say more?!
3). Steins Market & Deli : Two days later and I'm still thinking about their reuben sandwich piled high with thick slices of perfectly seasoned corned beef. Add in the crowds and surly customer service and BOOM! you have the closest thing you'll find to a genuine New York deli in New Orleans. It's a hole in the wall with windows layered with local music and event flyers. Don't come here unless you're prepared to push your way inn. This is the place for a great sandwich not southern hospitality!
4). District Donuts, Sliders and Brew: Right next door to Stein's, this eatery makes donuts from scratch all day. These are not just any donuts… these are enormous, light, fluffy pastries, free of artificial flavors, and full of all the good stuff! You'll find the classics (glazed, cinnamon -sugar, chocolate, etc), as well as yummy daily and seasonal offerings. The Eggnog donut was light and fluffy, filled with egg-noggy deliciousness and a topped with a crumbled, soft molasses cookie. The Cuccidati (Italian Fig Cookie) donut was filled with a tasty combination of fig, nuts and cream, topped with white icing and homemade rainbow sprinkles. Yum, yum, yum.
5). Cafe Beignet: Skip the ridiculous lines at Cafe Du Monde and visit Cafe Beignet at one of their three locations in the French Quarter. We shared the ham and cheese croissant and an order of beignets with coffee. The beignets will melt in your mouth! A family at a table nearby had their Fodor's travel guide out and were busy planning routes to all the places they wanted to see, while their 9-10 year old boy offered a suggestion, "Let's just stay here and eat beignets." Young man, we couldn't agree more!
Sadly, we've reached the end of our NOLA Christmas vacation. Our reservation at the Green House Inn is already booked for Christmas 2019, and we're back in the rental car for a quick 1,200 mile trip to see family in Pennsylvania.
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Harsimrat said reports emanating from the US indicated that the detainees were not being allowed any access to lawyers.
She urged Sushma to make a case for the same with her US counterparts besides requesting the American authorities not to deport any of the detainees without giving them ample opportunity to make relevant appeals.
The Union minister said reports from Oregon also stated that that the Indian detainees were being held in subhuman conditions.
They are shackled and kept in cells close to open toilets, she said.


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Custom Rom 5.0.2 LOLLIPOP Buat GALAXY CORE 2
Kembali lagi dengan saya, kali ini saya akan memberikan custom rom lain nya buat kalian pengguna galaxy core 2
It's Custom Zone For SAMSUNG GALAXY CORE II (SM-G355H) dari XDA PROTOTYPE v01 ROM AVAILABLE HERE
Before you install this ROM,please back up your device
Good News if you have Samsung Galaxy Core II (SM-G355H),and If you are interested in getting
something new stuff different from that boring KITKAT 4.4.2 and Touchwiz..than you have opened 100% perfect blog page.
I have something pretty for your device..
Many users of galaxy core 2 are waiting for lollipop on their device..but unfortunately we have not received official lollipop for our device,so here is custom ROM which converts your boring styled phone into fantastic 5.0.2 android lollipop..
There are many custom ROMs on internet for galaxy core II but 60% of them bricks your phone,SO i have brought to you a 100% safe and working rom but there is one condition!you need to follow instructions step by step..
First i tried ROM on my device than after successful installation on my phone,i uploaded it on my blog for every galaxy core II users.
ScreenShoot GALAXY CORE 2
You Need
1.Galaxy Core II
2.Deodexed ROM(i will describe it below)
3.PC with ODIN software
4.CUSTOM ROM that is linked below
5.TWRP Recovery or CWM
6.get usb drivers for pc(click here to get drivers)
Persiapaan :
If you are familier with Root than you will 100% get lollipop & If you are Newbie! Dont Worry, I am Here..
1.Root your Galaxy Core II with Kinguser.
>Reboot in recovery,go to apply update from external storage,select update-kinguser.zip and install zip (IMP:keep All Zip files In SD Card)
2.Install TWRP recovery
(Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/twrp-recovery-samsung-galaxy-core-2-sm-t301310)
>You need PC For performing this step,Run odin software,get your phone in download Mode by pressing vol.down+home+power key togather.if having problem to get in download mode,google it.
3. Deodex your original ROM
(Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/help/guide-kit-kat-deodexer-modified-samsung-t3001835)
>extract downloaded file than run main.bat in that folder,connect your phone to PC than follow the steps mantioned in above link(get more help at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWp10y29wUY).
After You Have successfully performed this steps
>copy deodexed rom to your SD card than go to recovery mode in your phone and simply
install that deodex zip file,after successful install,wipe delvik cache.
>reboot to system and let update your phone.after update finishes,again go to recovery
>now wipe Data,cache,delvik cache.(DON'T WIPE SYSTEM)
>Mount System,data,cache,SD Card
>install custom5.0.2byNirav.zip file you downloaded from my blog,than after install
finishes wipe delvik cache.
>now reboot in system.Done!
you need these apps (its extremely recommended to install) :
Eggster(xposed module)
GravityBox(xposed module)
MonsterUI(xposed Module)
Xposed Installer
& Please must install all these apps and open after installations,and must install busybox and xposed framework.if you dont know tha search it on google.
& Nova Launcher if you dont like modified launcher.
Download Links Here
Custom 5.0.2 ROM
PrototypE v01 ROM(NEW)
PrototypE v01 custom ROM:
This ROM will bring many customizations on your GALAXY CORE II
-new custom boot animation
-new system UI & system UI icons
-new Framework design
-optimized performance
-more beautiful layouts
-lots of awesome inbuilt Fonts
-Totally beautiful style
Links UPDATED


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Sample app
Vacation Request Form App
An app for employees and HR to request and manage time off
Industry: n/a
Function: Human Resources
Start using this customizable vacation request form app for your business. Manage your employees vacation requests and much more. Explore the interactive sample app on this page then create a vacation request form app of your own. The Vacation Request Form allows employees to request time off and HR to approve or deny it. The scenario is HR would build two almost identical apps: one for employees that only contains the form, and one for HR reps that includes both the form and past submitted data. Only HR should be able to see the full list of requested time off for the year. When an employee requests time off, HR will receive an email with the information. HR can then approve or deny time off, upon which the employee in question will receive an email update. The app you're seeing is HR's version. In order to build the employee version, just copy this app and remove the data view in the hamburger menu.
Also see: tablet mode & fullscreen mode
Embed sample:
How we built this app
We built this app with Google Sheets in a few simple steps. 1. We created eight columns, starting with Timestamp to show when the time off was requested. Following are Employee, Start date, End date, Duration (over which we applied a formula in the spreadsheet that subtracts the start date from the end date), Vacation start, Employee email, and Approved?. 2. After creating an app using the Google Sheets add-on, we created two views: a form view called "Request" where employees will fill out their requests; and a table view (in the hamburger menu) called "Requests", where HR reps can view, approve/deny, and track time off requested. The employee app would simply not contain the table view with the submitted data. 3. The spreadsheet contains a column called "Approved?" that allows HR reps to manually go into the app and approve or deny requests. However, we would not want employees to see this column in the form. In order to accomplish this, we created a slice that did not include the "Approved?" column in the form view, but left it in the table view that's available to HR. When HR decides to approve or deny, they'll go into the "Requests" table view in the hamburger menu, open an entry to edit it, and manually mark Y or N. 4. We built a couple of workflow rules to ensure everyone knows to check the app when data updates have been made. The first workflow rule called "New Vacation Request" sends an email to HR reps when an employee has added a vacation request. When HR has marked the request either approved or denied, the "Approved/Denied" rule sends an email to the employee in question to the "Employee email" they filled out in the form.
This is a preview of the data sets used in the app.
This is a high-level model of both the data entities and the UI elements in the app.


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Horchateria Rio Luna Selena Cookies
Oh My Freaking God! These Selena Quintanilla Cookies Are So Beautiful We Could Cry
Selena Quintanilla's legacy continues to live on, and now it's in cookie form. The shop that brought you the churro sundae and the concha ice cream sandwich has come up with a new treat: Selena cookies.
Horchateria Rio Luna in California says the treats "will make your heart go 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,'" and, yep, that is exactly what happened when we spotted Selena's famous red bustier, purple jumpsuit, and Amor Prohíbido look on their Instagram feed. Our hearts actually filled with joy, and our faces lit up with smiles. Each of the cookies retails for $5 and looks to be worth every penny.


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"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so."
The Stoics of ancient Greece believed that our emotions were determined by our judgements. An event, in itself, had no emotional meaning. It is what we make of it that determines how we feel about it.
Oliver Burkeman, in his book "Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking" has a rather different, and in many ways refreshing take on happiness. His theory is that it is our constant effort to eliminate the negative that causes us to be anxious, insecure and unhappy. Rather like Daniel Wegner's white bear experiment: if you are told NOT to think of a white bear you are way more likely to think of one. He advocates an alternate path to happiness in which you embrace the very things we try and avoid thinking about.
This may seem contrary to much of the stuff you read about both here, and in the field of positive psychology. But I believe it is a complementary approach. And let's face it, there are times when simply being aware and switching patterns of thinking is just too much of a stretch.
Burkeman's philosophy is broad-reaching and I can only touch on it here. So I will take 3 areas that you can experiment with should you choose.
3 Tips For The Pessimist to Find Happiness:
- Much of the problem area we fall in to is because of our sense of self and ego. So how about dissolving it, then we have nothing to worry about! If we were to take a high-powered microscope and look closely at our skin and the space around it would be impossible to say where one ends and the next begins. The dividing line between where the cells constantly floating off your body end, and where the stuff in the air begins is arbitrary to say the least. If you are willing to give up the traditional notion of 'self' then a whole area of worry around self-esteem just disappears. It suggests a different take on Buddhism and attachment.
- The good, the bad and the ugly. Accept your thoughts for what they are. By simply observing your thoughts as they come and go you don't have to be afraid of them, and you dissolve their power.
- And now for the biggest one of all, your own mortality. By accepting our limited existence we can enjoy each and every moment of it. Here is my favourite TED talk on beauty and gratitude for life itself by Louie Schwartzberg.


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If you're part of a design team, you know how important Product Data Management (PDM) can be. There are seven reasons why PDM is so important:
- Better Control – Engineering data is time-consuming to compile and can be unwieldy to manage (interrelationships, large data sets, etc.). PDM helps design teams and engineers communicate and stay on the same page.
- Increased Productivity – If you don't want to miss your production deadline, then you need to be able to find the right information fast.
- Error Elimination – Cost control requires reducing manufacturing waste by ensuring that you always work on the latest revision.
- Enterprise Connectivity – Sharing information with other business systems (ERP/MRP).
- Collaboration – Communicating information to suppliers/customers.
- Certification – Assisting with standardizing processes (FDA/ISO/FAA/TQM).
- Compliance – Helping ensure data security (ITAR, etc.).
PDM software systems manage and synchronize your design data across your entire enterprise with a single, easily deployable solution that integrates with your CAD applications. Such a secure storage vault lets you share access to your 3D design environment and associated files so that all participants — engineering through manufacturing –" know what's going on. Information sharing and collaboration makes designs more robust, while security features automatically protect your intellectual property with automated version and revision control systems.
How Many Design Teams Use PDM?
According to a recent survey conducted by Engineering.com, almost half of all product design teams do not have a formal PDM system. Generally, smaller design teams are less likely to have a formal PDM, while large teams such as those in the Defense and Aerospace Industries are highly likely to have a formal PDM.
What do Do Design Teams like About PDM?
Design teams like easy connectivity to their CAD systems and they like the easy way that PDM allows them to collaborate with CAD service providers. Secure external data sharing is important to many of our clients who are aware of the risks of using email and FTP to share product data with our CAD services team.
Although there are general best practices for managing product data, every company tends to evolve its own workflows to support its unique processes. Those that use an outside source, like CAD CAM Services, may customize their workflows to include our team.
How and Where Does PLM Relate to PDM?
While the PDM system serves as a product and process knowledge repository, promoting secure data exchange and integration among design engineers, project managers, sales managers, users, QC managers and external CAD service providers, a PLM is a business strategy which deals with managing the entire lifecycle of a product by integrating multiple software tools, database, and management techniques.
Generally, CAD service providers don't get involved in the PLM side of the process, unless part of the product lifecycle involves reverse engineering and retrofitting of parts. In that case, we are often called upon to update the drawings, models, and data in the PDM system.


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As posted on blogs.motortrend.com
The blogosphere is blowing up this morning with word that GM has a prototype of its upcoming 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Monterey, California for the last race of the Amercian Le Mans Series season at Laguna Seca Raceway. Even juicier is the rumor that the ZR1 will be doing demonstration laps at some point over the weekend. If that's the case, it should be quite a show, as the ZR1 is slated to produce some 650 horsepower
There is also a video posted on www.dpccars.com
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Why Mudra loans a boon for small entrepreneurs, explains Venkaiah Naidu
Visakhapatnam, Oct 1: Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sept 30 said with the launch of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), small entrepreneurs will no longer have to be at the mercy of moneylenders.
Until now, small entrepreneurs in the country had to largely remain dependent on moneylenders for loans, which were given at exorbitantly high rates of interest.
[Over Rs 21k crore disbursed under MUDRA Yojana]
Under PMMY, these entrepreneurs can avail loans at low interest rate, he said.
Naidu was speaking at a Mudra loan campaign organised by various banks, including SBI, here.
Banks have said two crore people would be given Rs 1,22,000 crore loan under the scheme launched by Mudra (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency).
Under the scheme, banks provide loans under three categories - Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (Rs 50,001 to Rs 5 lakh) and Tarun (Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10 lakh).


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Co-founder of HEXO corp. says company is ready for October 17th
The co-founder of HEXO Corp. says the company will be ready for cannabis legalization on October 17th.
At a media tour on Thursday, Adam Miron says HEXO has already started distributing cannabis products to retailers.
"This is what we've been working for, and it's been very exciting to see those first historic shipments head out the door," Miron said.
HEXO is one of six licensed producers in Quebec that will supply marijuana to the province.
"We are and always sort of have been one of the underdogs," Miron said.
"Now, as we like to say, we're in the big leagues, we are one of the top licensed producers in the country and we are here to sTay."
Miron would not comment on the amount of product that is being shipped out for Wednesday.
Isabelle Robillard, HEXO's director of communications, says they will meet required demand.
"We're very proud to say that we should have everything in stock on Wednesday morning," she said.
This comes despite some of the challenges felt within the industry country-wide.
"The industry is all putting pressures on same third party suppliers, things like excise stamps, so that of course is causing some delays," Robillard added.
But the company is not holding back – continuing to grow its Masson-Angers facility.
HEXO currently operates within 310,000 square feet of production capacity with construction on another 1,000,000 square foot facility.
HEXO has also acquired interest in a 2 million square foot facility in Belleville.


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34294 La Moyne St, Livonia
|All Listings
|$200,000 - $300,000
Coventry Gardens subdivision is located at the Northwest corner of 5 Mile Road and Farmington Roads. These properties often are on lots that are more than 0.25 acres and can have over 2,000 square feet of living space. Situated along the verdant Bell Branch streambank, these beautiful homes were built in the late 1960's and early 1970's. This neighborhood is really well located, with the Idyl Wyld Golf Court just minutes away and the local elementary school and high school linked to the community by a pedestrian path.
One of the wonderful things about Coventry Gardens is the diversity of homes you'll find along the winding neighborhood streets with a variety of features, including:
A commitment to quality education is a cornerstone of the Livonia community, as can be witnessed by the integral presence of educational opportunities, including:
Home to one of the area's premier malls and the city with the second-most parks and nature preserves in Michigan, it's quickly evident why Livonia is frequently ranked as one of the safest and best cities for families. Thanks to its location, Coventry Gardens offers easy access to freeways, the Metropolitan Airport, as well as downtown Ann Arbor and Detroit. Other great shopping and recreation opportunities in the area include:
If you're interested in investing in a Livonia home in this community, then please contact us at The Perna Team, today. We'll be more than happy to assist you by first telling you about available Coventry Gardens homes.
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd., via Keller Williams Realty, Copyright 2020 Realcomp II Ltd. Shareholders. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified.


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Versaheel on Tribe at Net 25
I got a call a week before that Tribe of Net 25 is interested to feature me and Versaheel on their show. I was shookt! Things have been really wonderful for me ever since I appeared in News5 of TV5 and Pambansang Almusal of Net 25. I got a lot of messages and inquiries. The […]Read More


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Cabo Ground Services
formerly Private Luxury Travel
Just want to send a quick thank you for your service this week. We appreciate your extra effort in accommodating unforeseen circumstances. We have several friends that we are encouraging to travel to Los Cabos. We will certainly pass along your information to them and let them know of the excellent service provided. Thanks again.
- Jason Milton"
"My family (8 of us) used Ubiel's transportation service when we went to Cabo. He was very accommodating in advance in arranging the transportation - we were coming in on two separate flights and wanted to stop by a store on the way - and he was reasonable in his price. The driver was punctual when we arrived, and was very patient while we had to wait for our lost luggage. He then took very good care of us and provided excellent service. The vehicle was in great condition and the service was exemplary. Our return transportation was equally excellent. Thank you Ubiel!"
-Michele M.
"I would like to take the time and say Thanks for the wonderful transportation and service this past week your driver was very good!! He was great with my family and was on time and knows a lot about the area!! I know the Daily's and my family the Schwab's will always continue to use your company when we travel to Cabo!! We will also tell other people traveling to Cabo about your company!! Thanks again,"
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"Once again I would like to thank you for the service you provided us. It was more than we expected and very much appreciated. You may be assured I will contact you when it is time for us to again visit your wonderful Cabo San Lucas. Until then, you have a very good year. Should you ever have occasion to visit us, please do not hesitate, perhaps we may return the coutesy."
-Jerry W.
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"You and your staff did an outstanding job of transporting our group during our visit to Cabo San Lucas. You were very conscience in following the planes for arrival, meeting our guest and getting them to the resort even when the plane schedules kept changing. Also your vehicles were recent models, well maintained and clean. Your drivers were very courteous and helpful. When our plans changed you were very responsive to our needs. Thanks for a great service. Your team made our visit even more enjoyable."
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Dedicated to Excellence in Education
I'm eager to meet all my new students on Tuesday, September 5. Be sure to have a three-ring binder (stand-alone or as part of a larger binder) for this course.
Be sure that you have a PEN with you for every class.
We meet period 6. Eager to see you soon! Mr. Emra


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It's here.
Here's what I ate today:
Half of one Honey Dew
Mid-morning snack:
Half of one Honey Dew
Two Apples
This work-week has been quite the journey. I've leaned a lot about myself, and those around me. It amazes me just how tied to certain foods cultures are. Food is a necessity for life, and yet it is intimately connected in communion with others. This week, through trying a raw vegan lifestyle, I have had a shift in perspective about what I consume, and it seems others' perspective of me has changed as well. People this week have told me that this lifestyle is 'not practical', 'safe', or 'healthy'. Some have considered it downright stupid. Others have been very encouraging and open-minded, even though they are living a totally different lifestyle, and may not fully understand.
Food is the ultimate 'tie that binds'. It brings all living things together, in the instinct to sate our hunger.
The beautiful thing, is that everyday you have the ability to make a choice of what you consume. When I became a vegetarian at the age of sixteen, it was because I realized that God had given me all the resources to get the nutrients I need, without harming an animal. I knew that being a vegetarian was the best choice for me. I also knew that passing judgement on others because they ate meat, was not acceptable. What people choose to consume is just that, their choice.
So I give you, Dear One, my thoughts on the benefits and difficulties of this lifestyle. You decide what to do with this information.
1. A Raw Vegan lifestyle is expensive. Mainly because fruit is expensive, and since my husband wasn't doing this with me, we spent far more on our groceries this week than we normally do.
2. Detox is hard. I'm not going to lie, there were moments when I was so tempted to cave because I was tired of 'sweet' things.
3. Some people thought I was doing something wrong. They told me just why I should include meat and dairy in my diet. Which is fine, I don't mind people's opinions, but sometimes judgement gets old.
1. Living a Raw Vegan lifestyle detoxified my body.
2. I have incredible amounts of energy.
3. I have very little, if any, dishes to clean.
4. I can eat as much as I want. (Which truly was my draw to this!)
5. There are many resources for strong communities of Raw Vegans who want to help each other succeed. This helped me immensely to stay focused, and driven.
6. I lost 4lbs in five days, and I probably would have lost more, if I had eaten more.
7. I got to try new varieties of fruits and veggies I hadn't thought of in a long time.
8. *TMI alert* Digestion this week has been fabulous. Can I just say, my number 2's have been lovely.
9. I learned what kinds of fruits and veggies taste amazing together, and got to try new recipes.
10. People have told me that they have been encouraged, through seeing my healthy habits, to eat healthier themselves.
There you go, Friends. My pro's. My cons. I hope you enjoyed this last week! If you've any questions, comment below.
Peace and Love!


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There may be plenty of flights from Montreal toward Mexico this May, but three high school friends from Île-Perrot will be opting to take their kayaks instead.
Branded the Go Fetch Challenge, they'll leave from Montreal's Old Port on May 16 and make their way to Lake Champlain before taking the Hudson River to New York.
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From there, they'll follow the coast southward, staying within a few kilometres of the shore at most times, kayaking 30 kilometres a day until reaching Yukatan, Mexico.
If the trip sounds like some sort of joke, or an idea cooked up in the wee hours of the night, it's because that's how the idea first started.
But over the last two years, friends Julien Granger, Luc Labelle and Nuka De Jocas-McCrae, all 26 years old, have applied themselves to turning it into a reality, one inching closer with each passing day.
"We still have a lot to figure out," Labelle said, laughing maybe a bit nervously. "But we'll be ready, there's no turning back now."
Six years ago, the three had another idea, one that never really worked out. The concept was simple enough: fly out to Vancouver and bike back across the country. The decision to do so was taken on a whim without much planning, and by the time they made it to Winnipeg on their bikes, they had to call it a trip.
With that failed adventure in mind, they've approached the new one more professionally, learning from their mistakes. For two years the group has been holding weekly four-hour meetings, complete with agendas and minutes as they plan out the different facets.
"We've been really rigorous," Labelle added. "I think that's what makes the difference between something just being an idea, and something being possible."
The plan is to be completely autonomous on the trip, packing tents, sleeping bags, food and a change of clothes onto their 18-foot-long expedition kayaks and replenishing every 10 days.
They've sought out advice from Mylène Paquette, who crossed the North Atlantic on her own in 2013, and a handful of weather experts as they search to better understand what's ahead.
"Like it or not," said Labelle, "when you're out there for more than a year, you're going to cross a storm season. We have to know what to do once we do. That makes all the difference."
Granger, a former bike technician for Harley-Davidson, says the danger of the trip is part of the excitement.
"Of course it's dangerous," he said. "But what's dangerous is the unknown, the risk that comes with any adventure. And that's sort of what we're doing this for, it's what we're looking for."
Planned stops along the way include Virginia Beach, Miami, New Orleans and the Everglades National Park in Florida.
"The contrast will be interesting, the changing of cultures as we move south," Granger said.
"There will be urban areas and more wild areas, and we'll be able to see the impact of pollution in some compared to others," added Labelle.
When asked what they'll miss most during the 15 months they've planned for the trip, the usual answers followed: girlfriends, family, friends.
But mostly, said Granger, it might be comfort.
"Being on the go constantly can take a lot of energy," he said. "We can pack the best sleeping mats possible, but after six or eight months out there, we might start missing our beds."
The plan is to turn the adventure into a new career path after returning, making a go at becoming professional adventurers, gaining sponsorships and giving talks to schools.
As for any future trips after their return, they said they weren't sure, but ideas often come to them when they're hanging out together and joking around, the same way this one came about.
"And we're about to be together for 15 months now," said Labelle. "Maybe we should watch what we joke about."


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Sweet Potatoes au Gratin
Total TimePrep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.
Makes6 servings
- 2 large uncooked sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced fresh thyme, optional
- Place potatoes in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a bowl, beat egg. Add cream, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Pour over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the potatoes are tender, 40-45 minutes. If desired, top with fresh thyme to serve.
Nutrition Facts1 serving: 412 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
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Jul 17, 2020
This is a 5 start recipe if you COVER it while cooking. I made it this way after reading the reviews and it made all the difference. The potatoes were tender in the recommended amount of cooking time and the cream stayed creamy and delicious.
Mar 25, 2019
Made recipe exactly as stated and the potatoes turned out perfect. A great savory twist for sweet potatoes.
Dec 30, 2018
I was looking for a new recipe to go with ham. This was the perfect one. The use of the 2 different kinds of potatoes really works well.
Nov 21, 2018
This is the best sweet potato recipe I have ever tried. Everyone at the table had a second helping! This recipe is easy to follow and didn't require a lot of effort. This will be my new "go-to" recipe for sweet potatoes!
Dec 27, 2015
I love this recipe. Have used it for the last 5 Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and I am not allowed to not bring it. I slice the potatoes about 1/8" thick and use about 2 pounds of potatoes. I add a good 3 tbsp of parmesan after layering a third of the potatoes in the casserole, add another 3 tbsp of cheese on top of a second layer and the third 3 tbsp on top. (I like my potatoes cheesy!) Have found that I can cook the dish along side the turkey in a 325? oven but cook them for at least 2 or 2 1/2 hours. Have also been known to use 2 large eggs instead of one extra large egg.
Sep 19, 2013
As is usual with TOH recipes, gladly rating *5*. Delicious, comforting. Next time will make half the recipe, for us **empty nesters**. Thank you for sharing!!
Nov 18, 2010
Maybe this dish should be baked covered. I had in the oven for over an hour to get the sweet potatoes tender, and by then the cream part was dried up and clumpy. I also would have put the parmesan cheese throughout the dish instead of just on top.
Mar 31, 2010
I tasted a similar dish at a thanksgiving buffet. I was thrilled this tasted so much like it. I used 2 small-med sweet potatoes and 2 med white potatoes because I have lots of them to use up. The dish wasn't done in the time suggested but the sauce was curdled looking by the time it was done. Still it tasted great and I will make it again.
Nov 11, 2009
I love this recipe. It is such a nice change from the surgar & nut recipies. That little bit of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch.
Nov 26, 2006
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Bass Capital with its US-based partner has participated in the debt financing package for a leading Australian operator of child care for primary school-aged children. With operations in more than 800 locations throughout Australia, theRead More
Bass Capital has provided a first mortgage loan to Clearstate's latest 43 lot residential living development in Western Sydney. In one of Sydney's fastest growing areas it offers quick and easy access to local transport,Read More
Bass Capital Partners ('Bass') with its US-based partner has participated in the acquisition of a leading provider of consumables to Australian infrastructure contractors. The partly debt-funded transaction included, inter alia, a A$65m Term Loan BRead More
Bass Capital has provided a first mortgage loan to the award-winning development 'the Bottleyard' in Northbridge, adjacent to the Perth CBD. The 125 unit development is successfully built with residual stock being refinanced by BassRead More
Bass Capital Partners ('Bass') with its US-based partner has participated in the financing of LEAP Legal Software Pty Ltd's recent acquisition of InfoTrack Group Pty Limited. The transaction included a A$350m senior secured facility andRead More
Bass Capital with its US partner has participated in a $460m senior loan financing in the Australian healthcare sector. Bass is pleased to participate in this substantial loan syndicate and grow our partnership with US-basedRead More
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Guitar Set
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This 4-Piece Rock n' Roll Guitar Set is sure to bring out the inner rockstar in your doll. It includes a microphone, guitar, sunglasses and stickers. The microphone itself includes a hinge so you can keep it straight up for a duet or slant it towards your doll for a rockin' solo. The guitar has 4 attached plastic strings and frets for your doll. The pink flower sunglasses are both stylish and functional.
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Confirmed: Arsenal beat Man United to sign Ante Rebic
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Arsenal and Manchester United are the latest entrants in the chase for Eintracht Frankfurt star and Croatian World Cup hero Ante Rebic.
German publication Bild are speculating that there have been the augment of new clubs in the race for Ante Rebic. The Eintracht Frankfurt star has been linked with a move to Tottenham, Everton and Bayern Munich. But, the entry of Arsenal and Manchester United will make things more interesting.
Ante Rebic has been one of the standout performers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup so far. Not even a guaranteed starter before the start of the event in Russia, his displays in the warmup games leading to the tournament saw the player being handed a start out wide against Nigeria.
But, it was his performance and goal against Argentina that propelled him to instant stardom. The player has since been a constant threat from the wings against each and every opposition. If Rebic was a wanted quantity in the group stage, the player's valuation and number of suitors are both set to increase with Croatia entering the final.
Tottenham and Everton were interested in the player since the start of the World Cup. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, were obvious suitors. Niko Kovac is seeking a reunion with Ante Rebic after taking up the managerial position at Bayern. But, with Eintracht escalating the player's asking price to €50 million, Kovac is a bit hesitant knowing that the board might not be willing to shell out such a big amount for the Croatian forward.


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August 8th, 2017
From CLUELESS IN THE KITCHEN: COOKING FOR BEGINNERS, by Evelyn Raab
Now this is fun. Really fun. That it also happens to be a crazy delicious dessert is almost beside the point. But if the idea of setting fire to your dessert makes you nervous, this will still be excellent without the flambéing step, so you can skip it if you want.
Sprinkle the cut bananas with the lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown and place them in a bowl.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the brown sugar and stir well. Add the bananas to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes, or until almost tender, turning them over carefully once — they should be golden brown and quite soft but still intact. Remove the pan from the heat.
Put on your oven mitts and turn off the lights.
Okay, now here's the good part. Pour the brandy or liqueur over the bananas in the skillet. With a long fireplace match or barbecue lighter, set the bananas on fire. (Make sure your hands are protected and there are no curtains or other things nearby that could ignite.) Enjoy the show while the brandy burns off, and allow the flames to die out by themselves. (Wasn't that exciting?)
Spoon the bananas and syrupy sauce over vanilla ice cream.


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Dealing with heartbreak pain is a hard thing and getting over heartbreak is even harder. The pain feels as real as physical pain. It feels just like the heart has been emblazoned with tiny little hooks that are being wrenched out one painful second after the other. Heartbreak is a loss that evokes feelings such as confusion, anger, depression, despair, longing and even denial. All this chaos magnifies our need for support, understanding and comfort. One way of meeting this need is through sound healing.
From the beginning of time, ancient cultures all over the world have used sounds for healing and transforming consciousness. Their use dates back to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, China and India and is based on the idea that the body's energy can be rebalanced through pure deconstructed sound. The modern world of therapy has come to recognize the importance of sound healing. A study conducted by The British Academy of Sound Therapy, cited by The Guardian, shows that sound therapy has a deeply calming effect on stressed out people.
So, if you've been thinking about how to overcome heartbreak and depression, this article will show you seven mystical instruments from around the world that can help ease your pain. However, before checking out these powerful mystical tools, let's first see how sound healing therapy can help in dealing with the pain of heartbreak.
How Sound Healing Therapy Can Help You Heal from Heartbreak
Sound has the capability of being a healing, nourishing food for our body, mind and soul. It has a powerful effect on our feelings. Sound can set a mood. The sound aspect of yoga promotes quiet concentration, while that encountered in High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) gets us moving. Some sounds can make us feel better than others; they can make it easy for us to relax, which influences our sympathetic nervous system. Contrast the reaction of our body to the trickle of water in a creek to that of the unrelenting bang of a jackhammer, for example.
Sound healing involves a range of therapies in which sound is used for treating mental and physical conditions. Components of these strategies include music and sound wave vibrations.
Music is something innate in us; it was neither invented or discovered. It is a universal language that does more than cutting across cultural lines. It speaks to us, to our soul and our heart. It can arouse the feeling of comfort, excitement, relaxation and motivation. To break it down into a simpler form, music is therapy, it heals. Music doesn't just help lift the spirit; it also enhances the healing process through the use of vibrations and sounds.
Therefore, it is no surprise that sound healing has been using music for centuries as a therapy to ease the mind out of negativity and discomfort. According to Elite Daily, the waves of the sound are said to calm the nervous system and subtly balance the body. So, if you've been wondering about how to get over a breakup, sound therapy can be the way for you.
According to The New York Times, sound healing uses vibrations of the human voice and objects that resonate to go beyond relaxation and promote healing. When an individual's healthy resonant frequency becomes imbalanced, their mental and physical health is affected. Sound waves help restore healthy balance by transmitting beneficial sounds to the affected area. Its use of frequency, noise, sounds, rhythm, voice vibration, timbres, ultrasound and the different instruments can realign a person into his or her natural harmony and balance.
The laws of physics tell us that everything in life vibrates. And sound itself is a vibration. The instruments used in sound therapy can influence us on a cellular level by the vibrations they transmit. Some sound healing instruments help us transition from the brainwave pattern associated with flight-or-fight reflexes and anxiety (Beta Brain Wave Pattern), to calmer frequencies – Alpha (relaxation), Theta (meditation), or Delta (trance-like state) brain waves.
What does all this mean?
It translates to this: with the help of certain musical and sound instruments, you can access a more rejuvenated, revived and serene state of mind that promotes:
- Heightened spirituality
- Mental and emotional balance
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Revitalization and clarity
- Deep personal transformation
- Feeling of wellbeing
- Relief from discomfort
- Improved sleep (both in quantity and quality).
The overall effects of these elements will help in dealing with heartbreak pain.
So, let's travel back through cultures and ages to discover the healing melodies of mystical instruments that can help heal your broken heart.
Tuning Forks
The history of the use of tuning forks as a healing therapy dates back to 1711. Tuning forks aren't just used for pianos; they can help tune your body.
Imagine this: your body is an orchestra and the various parts of your body – your cells, glands and organs vibrate at their specific frequencies that correspond with musical notes. To free you from any mental or physical disorder, your body produces a harmonious tone. However, sometimes there is discordance in some parts of the body, in which case your body can be brought back to alignment with the use of certain tuning forks that are placed near the affected organs to raise the pitch and vibration of that area to clear energy blockage.
Tuning forks can help balance your energy by producing sound waves that vibrate and travel deep into the body along energy pathways. The vibrations travel to touch bones, cells, muscles and tissues which help to heal physical and emotional illnesses.
The forks are tuned to the frequency of the Moon, Sun, Earth and Planets to help align people's minds with the sounds of the cosmos. Today they are quite popular in sound healing therapy for promoting harmony and wellbeing as well as balancing and aligning the human energy field. This system can provide a deep sense of relaxation and relief that can help in dealing with heartbreak pain, bring the nervous system to balance and promote mental concentration and clarity.
This sound healing instrument goes back thousands of years to ancient Africa. It is usually referred to as the thumb piano and is made of metal keys and wood. When played, the sound it produces is very similar to that of a harp, and the vibrations from the sound go into the body to get rid of stagnant energy and emotional blocks. The sound is reminiscent of lullabies and music boxes and in Zimbabwe is believed to heal mental illness.
Tibetan Sound Healing Bowls
Now, you must be thinking, first forks, now bowls? Using forks and bowls for anything other than dinner might seem like utter nonsense, but the sounds produced by the Tibetan bowl have been known to calm and repair the mind, boost mood, reduce stress and anxiety, improve breathing and circulation, and alleviate aches and pains.
Singing bowl therapy dates back to the 12th century and was very popular in the pre-Buddhist culture of the Himalayas for ceremonial, ritual and meditation purposes. These mysterious and powerful bowls are used for meditation and healing and have been produced in countries like Afghanistan, Burma, China, India and Mongolia.
Traditionally, they are made with seven metal alloys that produce a rich sonic vibration that is believed to cause an alteration in time, space and mind. They have a great effect on the body, mind and soul. And according to Feeling Soul Good, the sound produced by them can permeate and awaken the cellular memory with healing energy.
Do you know that sound waves travel four times faster in water than air?
Why is this important?
Well, since our body consists of about 80% water, you get to experience better and deeper levels of release, as the sound from the bowl travels quickly through your body to promote healing. Upon being struck, the bowl produces sound vibrations that release, revitalize and synchronize the frequency within an individual, which makes it great for treating mental imbalances. They can re-equilibrate an energetic field and can provide a sonic massage on the body. The rhythm, vibration and tune, slow down the breath and heart rate and brainwaves to produce a deep sense of calm and wellbeing that can help in dealing with the difficulties of heartache.
The use of the gong as a powerful therapeutic tool for alleviating physical, spiritual and emotional pain dates back to 4,000 B.C. Although records have shown that they are often used for entertainment, i.e. sporting events, their importance in sound healing, meditation, chakra balancing and yoga has also been found noteworthy.
The gong is rich in undertones and overtones. However, the sounds can be quite harsh if not played properly. The complex vibrations it produces are tuned to the frequencies of the planet. They resonate in harmony with the rhythm of the cosmos to support the natural body frequencies, thereby promoting deep healing.
The earliest record of the existence of the didgeridoo dates back to about 1500 years ago in Australia. The aboriginal healing instrument produces deep, resonant sounds that connect an individual to his physical body. It was an indigenous tool used for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. In western healing, didgeridoos are used for concentration and unblocking energies in healing and meditation techniques.
The instrument is played using a breathing and humming action and positioned over an individual's solar plexus. When played on the body, the vibrations penetrate deep within to relax the brain. And this automatically influences the body by placing the nervous system in a sympathetic state ready for healing. This helps clear emotional and energetic stagnation to promote mind-body healing.
Native American Flute
Just as the name suggests, this healing tool is from native America. It is quite popular in modern day music and sound healing therapy for promoting internal harmony. It emits a calm and emotive sound that is believed to alleviate anxiety and depression, reduce stress and lower the breath rate, heart rate and blood pressure.
Tinchas are hand-held cymbals whose use can be traced to the Tibetan Buddhist and shamanic traditions. The shamans used tinchas to rid the environment of any disturbing energy and bring auras into harmony. The sounds made from striking the cymbals together were also used to signal the start or end of a meditation or ritual session. These days, they function as a sound therapy tool for transforming dense energy patterns in the etheric field. They initiate and awaken healing on all levels and generate a portal into the mental, physical and spiritual reality.
Wrapping Up
This exploration of 7 variations of mystical sound healing instruments show that the therapeutic effects of sound healing frequencies are part of a tradition that goes back centuries. Well-documented, and increasingly being rediscovered in the world of modern therapy, these techniques are designed to cut through emotional blocks and stagnant energy to produce a more balanced and healthy state of mind.
Heartbreak Triage offers a carefully thought out, comprehensive approach with customised sound healing frequencies that address a whole range of issues surrounding the pain of heartbreak. So the great news is that if you don't have access to any of the 7 tools or instruments discussed above, HT offers you an easy way to experience the benefits that sound healing frequencies provide.
In addition to recovering from heartbreak and achieving a great sense of well-being, you might also get the opportunity to heal a host of other ailments and conditions that you may have subconsciously accepted as a permanent part of your life. HT addresses related aspects such as self-esteem: a free self-esteem healing frequency to help you in dealing with heartbreak pain is available now. You can claim your free copy here.


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Nigerian indigenous hit-maker Zoro has released a remix of his song "One on One." He features his Nigerian counterparts MI and Vector. The new hit by Zoro - One on One Remix has so far gotten the attention it deserves. Have you listened to the song? Do not be left out, listen to it below.
Zoro seems to have taken advantage of the beef between the two on this classical hit and just as any music lover would anticipate, they were not a disappointment because the lyrics are red hot.
Zoro - One on One Remix description
- Release date: October 16th, 2019
- Format: Audio
- Genre: Hip hop
- Length: 4 minutes 20 seconds
- Producer: Camo Blaizz
- Label: TBA
After weeks of beef between Chocolate City rapper Mr. Incredible and Vector The Viper, the two combined forces with Zoro to come through with a remix of Zoro's single hit "One on One" released about a year ago. Despite featuring together, the two still carried their beef along as they threw jabs at each other in the song.
Zoro - One on One Remix reviews and comments
A song featuring the two kings of rap in Nigeria would, without a doubt, lure the attention of both their fans. The last time they did a project together was in "Define Rap I". Below are some of the reviews and comments from YouTube and other social media platforms.
- Promise Ani: Vector please on no occasion should you disrespect someone who gave up his height for RAP!! MI. Abaga!
- Chukwu Philip: Mr. Incredible was flowing with the title of the song but VEC did well too, he was just playing with the beat
- NWANI IKECHUKWU WILLIAMS: MI Abaga, no disrespect to Vector, but MI killed it like.
- Anne Mtukug: Wow! Am feeling the rap from Vector. MI was so hot. Zoro u are the best. You did what we all wanted. Having the two together.
- Reye Yinkore: People with hard feelings. This is just rap culture on display, no hard feelings. Enjoy the ride...
- ARINZE EZEUGWU: For real this beef is beginning to seem like a fixed match..... if MI & Vector want to keep it real... make them see one on one.
- Clement Kebriu: Nigeria is the best country in Africa when it come to Hip hop . We keep moving on.
- AFRICANS IN DIASPORA: I don't trust this MI and Vector beef. Probably a scam to hype up Hip hop and make money too. It is paying off sha!
Now that you have listened to the latest banger by the talented music genius Zoro - One on One Remix, what do you think about it? Is it a hit? Share your thoughts with us today in the comment section. Share the article too on your social media platforms to keep it trending.


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I buy all my tools at Harbor Freight, their stuff is good enough if you arent using it every day.
POWER TOOLS Answered
i was just wondering what are good places to buy power tools from, thanks.
I buy all my tools at Harbor Freight, their stuff is good enough if you arent using it every day.
Depends on what kind of power tools. Best thing to do is to "showroom" them at your local home center. You might get a better deal online as many do throw in free shipping. I have found that refurb tools to give good value. Name brands that may be a little worn looking but do the same job. Do try to get the best tool that you can afford. HarborFreight and other "import" tools should only be considered for the "one-off" tasks where you are sacrificing accuracy, power, and useability of the tool. What kind of tools are you looking to get?
im looking for a scroll saw sorry it took me a while to get back to you
In Harbor Freight's defense, a lot of what they sell is fine for hobbyist use, especially non-precision tools like belt sanders and circular saws. I wouldn't get a table saw from them, though.
For higher-end tools, the big box hardware stores are fine. Most of my hand-held power tools came from Home Depot or Lowes. Most of my bench tools were scavenged from Craigslist and yard sales. :)
Lately I buy most of my tools at Harbor Freight. Some people claim that the quality of HF tools is inferior. I learned from a good friend of mine that the Snap On, Craftsman and HF tools are sometimes made at the same places. The only difference is the finish. Snap On tools are ridiculously overpriced and they break like any other tool. Sometimes we just pay to have a brand name.
I don't discount HF completely, although that 20% off coupon all over the place doesn't hurt, I have a lot of stuff from there. I just think that you have to know what you are getting into and be prepared for the heartbreak if you are a beginner with shopping for tools and don't know any better. You do have to be on the lookout for name brand tools that have dropped in quality because they are made more cheaply nowadays.
Someone described the tools from HF as "disposable" tools. One example are the generators sold at HF. They are very cheap compared to name brand generators but some parts are not serviceable. You also have some battery powered tools. HF sometimes does not supply replacement batteries. It is like the old adage: "Buyers beware!"


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Will Jet.com save Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) from Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) fury?
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Consumer Discretionary – Food & Staples Retailing | Reports August 18, Before Market Opens
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Key Takeaways
- The Estimize consensus is calling for earnings per share of $1.04 on $120.35 billion, 2 cents higher than Wall Street on the bottom line and $250 million on the top
- Walmart recently acquired Jet.com in an effort to take on Amazon in dominance for online retail
- Fresh food and groceries continues to be the upperhand Walmart has over online retailers
- What are you expecting for WMT? Get your estimate in here!
Walmart is prepared to announce its fiscal second quarter earnings early tomorrow morning. The world's largest retailer is coming into its report on a high note after agreeing to purchase Jet.com for $3.3 billion earlier this month. This marks the largest purchase to date of an e-commerce startup. Clearly the move is intended to help WMT catch up with online giant Amazon which continues to outpace the overall retail sector. That isn't to say Walmart is doing poorly. The company is coming off a better than expected first quarter with expectations for another one tomorrow.
Analysts at Estimize are calling for earnings per share of $1.04, 4% lower than the same period last year. That estimate has increased 3% since Walmart's most recent report in May. Revenue is anticipated to come in flat at $120.35 billion, consistent with the improving trends in the retail environment. Shares are up 18% year to date but historically have declined by 1% following a report.
It has been no secret that Walmart is trailing Amazon as an ecommerce retailer. Its acquistiion of Jet.com is a direct message to Amazon that they are coming for them. Most experts don't believe Jet's platform will close the gap but moving Marc Lore to lead its e commerce efforts might help. Last quarter online sales rose a sluggish 7%, consistent with the slowdown over the last year. Along with boosting online sales the company is focused on creating a better customer experience and lowering prices even further. These initiatives might generate sales but it will also pressure margins.
Walmart's biggest advantage over Amazon and other online retailer is its expansive grocery and fresh food offerings. Walmart's are often considered one stop shops for families to do their weekly grocery shopping and to pick up anything else they might need. The adoption of these services amongst online retailers have yet to gain traction. Amazon is of course testing this out as part of its Amazon Prime services. In the meantime, Walmart, Target and Costco will have the upperhand in this segment.
Do you think WMT can beat estimates? There is still time to get your estimate in here!
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text: This is a large snake, with females reaching 150 cm in total length (body + tail) and males a little less. Sizes vary among different populations, with M. l. lebetina being somewhat smaller.The head is broad, triangular, and distinct from the neck. The snout is rounded and blunt when viewed from above, which is why it is also called the blunt-nosed viper. The nasal and nasorostral scales are almost completely fused into a single plate, although some variation occurs.The dorsal scales are strongly keeled, except for those bordering the ventrals. M. l. lebetina usually has 146-163 ventral scales. The anal scale is single. The color pattern is less varied than one might expect from a species that is so widely distributed. The head is normally uniformly colored, although it can occasionally be marked with a dark V-shape. Dorsally, the ground color of the body can be gray, brown, beige, pinkish, olive, or khaki. The pattern, if present, is darker. It can be gray, bluish, rust, or brown in color, and may consist of a middorsal row or double row of large spots. When two rows are present, the spots may alternate or oppose, which can produce anything from a saddled to a continuous zigzag pattern. The spots are usually brown, dark gray, or black, but are sometimes red, brick, yellow, or olive in color. Males are usually 1.1 meter in total length, while females may attain a total length of 1.5 m.


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Load Pins Help Crane Operators Reduce Maintenance Costs
The use of these systems can reduce maintenance costs by up to 75% for crane operators.
In order to be operated safely, cranes need regular maintenance to replace parts that have come to the end of their service life. This can help prevent catastrophic failures in the future. Unfortunately, this maintenance often includes replacing and scrapping parts that are perfectly safe to keep using. The reason for this is that until recently, it was impossible to really know how much stress critical parts had experienced, and if they were really at the end of their service life.
To help reduce maintenance costs, new cranes have monitoring systems that actually monitor the stresses experienced by key crane components. These monitoring systems can measure and record the stresses, loads and time on the key components, and alert operators when the crane hits certain use "milestones." The use of these systems can reduce maintenance costs by up to 75% for crane operators. That could add up to $75,000 per year or more.
Monitoring systems are also available to retrofit existing cranes. Several companies offer monitoring systems that you can use on older cranes, giving them essentially the same monitoring functionality now found on newer cranes. These systems help operators of older cranes also reduce their maintenance costs.
Strain gauged based sensors such as load pins and strain links are the critical sensing component of these systems. They replace clevis or pivot pins and allow crane operators to measure the forces at these critical points. By measuring and recording these forces over a long period of time, the crane monitoring system is able to predict the maintenance needs of the crane.
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BAC 1-11 Jet Airliner
Rolls Royce Spey Jet engine Exhaust Cowl Cone
Ideal for creating unique chair for the garden or office
Own a piece of aviation history – from known aircraft with great history
In its current state can be used as a great piece of aviation art – Dragons Den style
Create a very unique Chair, Bespoke BBQ or Cocktail Bar etc …
Rolls Royce Spey is a turbofan engine originally designed and manufactured by Rolls-Royce that has been in service for over 40 years.
Intended for the civilian jet airliner market when it was being designed in the late 1950s, the Spey concept was also used in various military engines, such as the Bucaneer and Phantom.
The cowl we have here today is from The British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, also known as the BAC-111 or BAC 1-11. It was a British short-range jet airliner of the 1960s and 1970s. This Cowling is from a known aircraft which gives it some nice history as well.
Good used as removed condition. Various scuffs and scratches as per photograph
Would look stunning professionally mirror polished
Outside made of aluminium – bare metal
Inner jet pipe made of high grade heat resistant metal
SIZE: – Diameter 100cm max approx at the widest point
-Max height around 140 cm
-weight – Two people can easily lift it.
Last 2 Photo illustrate the BAC 111 Aircraft.
Local collection can be arranged. We can ship on a pallet world wide.
UK Shipping price is on a pallet. Shipping quote was correct at time of listing. Price is subject to change. Please contact us for an up to date shipping quote.
International shipping can be arranged. Please contact us for a quote. It is big and heavy so shipping will be expensive.
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The Iliad
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The Iliad
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The Iliad
Tr. Robert Fagles
I received this and its companion, Fagles' translation of The Odyssey, together as "desk" copies when I was teaching a course on Western Literature to 1650, or something along those lines. I basically ran it as a greatest hits course, beginning with Homer and ending with Shakespeare.
I am not sure I have actually read this copy of the Iliad, or even this translation. I am certain I read Fagles' translation of The Odyssey. I have a vague memory of having read part of this translation of The Iliad, at night, in bed, around the time the Iraq war began. I don't think I finished it, though.
I have several different translations of Homer besides Fagles -- Lattimore, Fitzgerald, even Pope's Iliad. I have read parts of all of them, but I think I have read only the Fitzgerald and Lattimore Iliads all the way through.
from The Iliad
Rage–Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus' son Achilles
murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses,
hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls,
great fighters' souls, but made their bodies carrion,
feasts for the dogs and birds,
and the will of Zeus was moving toward its end.
Begin Muse, when the two first broke and clashed,
Agamemnon lord of men and brilliant Achilles.