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Soaring to new heights in her modelling career, local 19-year-old Adriana Maltese has made it to the grand final in the Australian Supermodel of the Year competition.
The Weekender caught up with Ms Maltese about how she was feeling before she jets overseas to Bali for the finals, beginning on February 4.
"It was quite unexpected because obviously I wasn't expecting to get into the finals," she laughed.
"At the moment I have mixed emotions, I'm both so nervous and excited."
Ms Maltese, who has been studying and sitting her university exams this week, said the news was fantastic.
While some days she feels torn between university and her sudden modelling success, she is committed to experiencing the best of both worlds.
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"Trying to juggle uni and modelling can sometimes be a bit difficult," she said.
"Work has been pretty great at the moment. The support is awesome, everyone is being so supportive.
"I've been able to balance both so far, so I will keep going."
As her profile rises, she finds herself collaborating with more photographers that sharpen her skills and confidence as she steps closer to her dream of walking the runways in New York.
"I've had a few requests [from photographers] through Instagram," she said.
"It's a boost of confidence when I learn different styles, it's been really great because they really push me."
Ms Maltese encourages other young women interested in the industry to take the leap and give it a go.
"If you have a dream you should go for it, you don't know what's going to happen," she said.
"If you have setbacks, take that as a lesson to learn from."
The messages of encouragement from the local community when she made the finals last year has helped keep her determined.
"A big thanks for all the support that I've received and for everyone for following me on this journey," she said.
Ms Maltese will join 20 finalists from around the country in Bali for the grand final where she will shoot with different brands and photographers, participate in challenges and create memories that will last a lifetime.


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Owner of 3-D Gun Printing Company Resigns After Arrest for Sex with Minor
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An activist who garnered national attention for running a Texas company that sells blueprints for making untraceable 3D-printed guns has resigned from the firm he founded after being arrested on charges of having sex with an underage girl.
Cody Wilson tendered his resignation Friday evening to tend to "personal matters," Paloma Heindorff, director of development for Austin-based Defense Distributed said at a Tuesday news conference. The company is at the center of a federal case in which several states sued to block it from posting plans to build 3D-printed guns online.
Heindroff said she would be taking over Wilson's duties as director and was a strong believer in the Second Amendment.
"We believe people have a right to have these files," she said of plans for printing guns. "We believe in our right to be able to publish them."
Wilson didn't attend the press conference, and Heindroff refused to comment on the criminal charges against him. But said she supported his decision to leave, adding: "Going forward, as it stands, he has no role in the company."
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia had sued the Trump administration to dissolve a settlement it reached with Defense Distributed over allowing it to disseminate its designs for making a 3D-printable gun. The lawsuit was backed mostly by Democratic state attorneys general argued that such weapons could be used by criminals or terrorists.
A federal court in Seattle barred Wilson from posting the designs online for free last month. Instead, Wilson began selling them for any amount of money to U.S. customers through his website.
Heindroff said the company has had about 3,000 orders so far for blueprints and was still in the process of fulfilling those orders.
"No one missed a day at work," she said. "We're still shipping and we have no intention of stopping."
Investigators allege the 30-year-old Wilson met a 16-year-old girl through the website SugarDaddyMeet.com. According to an affidavit, the girl said they met in the parking lot of an Austin coffee shop in August and then drove to a hotel.
The girl told investigators that Wilson paid her $500 after they had sex and then dropped her off at a Whataburger restaurant.
Wilson was arrested in Taiwan and brought back to the U.S. over the weekend. He has since been freed on $150,000 bond.
"We are glad that Cody is back in Texas again where we can work with him on his case. That's our focus right now," Wilson's attorney, Samy Khalil, said in a statement Sunday night.
Wilson, a self-described "crypto-anarchist," has said "governments should live in fear of their citizenry."
But law enforcement officials worry the guns are easy to conceal and are untraceable because there is no requirement for the firearms to have serial numbers. Gun industry experts have said the printed guns are a modern method of legally assembling a firearm at home without serial numbers.
Heindroff said the company has used online fundraising to collect about $400,000 for a legal defense fund as part of their ongoing federal case. But she also suggested she may not embrace such a high profile national role in it as Wilson did.
"I'm a different person, I'm not trying to replace him as a character," Heindroff said.
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The commitment to "Educate...Every Child, Every Day" includes understanding the diversity that everyone brings to PSD as a whole, to schools, athletic teams, extra-curricular clubs, activities and events. PSD strives to support individuals within the district, as well as to the communities in Fort Collins, LaPorte, Timnath, Wellington, Stove Prairie, and Red Feather.
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- Professional Development Courses for PSD staff.
- Liaison between PSD and Colorado State University's Cultural Centers to engage PSD students in programming such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, Cesar Chavez Student Awards, and student mentoring programs such as GPS and PALS


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About Us
Our story starts in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For over a decade, I have worked in music stores, and watched the resurgence of the ukulele. It makes sense. In my experience, most people fall into two categories: those who play an instrument, and those who want to play an instrument. There's a whole lot to love about the idea of a small, portable, warm sounding, inexpensive, easy on the fingers, simpler lookalike to a guitar. I saw companies building a toy version of a ukulele, and customers getting frustrated with their toys. But this is music, you deserve better than a toy.
We design real instruments. Instruments that are meant to be played. That are meant to inspire creation and singalongs. We focus on the construction components that will provide the best sound. We use solid wood tops so the instrument can project. We use bone nuts and saddles so the instrument will resonate. We use high quality tuning heads so you spend your time playing instead of tuning. We design carefully to produce the best possible ukulele at an affordable price because we want anyone that wants to play music to do so on a real instrument.
We are named for Honolua Bay, on the west side of Maui, where my personal love of ukulele was formed. We celebrate the ukulele and look forward to helping people play more music.
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Thought'd I share with you my NOTD.
Piggy nails which are inspired by Bubzbeauty's Panda Nails tutorial!
I love pigs! They are my favourite animals. They are so cute. So chubby and oink so cute!! :)
I know they look quite ugly on the photo but they are cute and comical in real life!
Piggies piggies piggiez!! ^o^ So cute!! I have ten little pigs on my nails :)
Just in case you're wondering, I used Sinful Colors in #314 Beautiful girl for the pink!
Hope you like them!!


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University: University of Manchester
Degree: Law with French law
Year of qualification: 2014
Position: Senior Associate
Department: Real estate
What attracted you to a career in law?
I really enjoyed the academic and problem solving aspects of a law degree and so for me, carrying on and actually practising law was the next logical step.
Why solicitor not barrister?
I was more attracted to working in an office-based, team-focused environment rather than the contentious court-based life of a barrister.
How did you decide which firms to apply to?
I read widely about firms in the various publications available, which are based on interviews with current trainees or associates. I targeted firms which I felt would strike the right balance between interesting and large-scale international work, and a collegiate atmosphere with some sense of balance. I aimed for firms with medium-sized offices and small to medium-sized trainee intakes as I thought that would allow me to be more closely involved in cases and deals, which it did. As a legacy English firm which had relatively recently merged with a large US outfit, K&L Gates seemed to me to strike that balance well.
How much work experience had you had? Why is it so important?
I had about three weeks' work experience which involved working for a week in a small private client high street firm, as well as two weeks at K&L Gates. Both experiences were very different and gave me contrasting insights into life as a lawyer. In particular, spending time at K&L Gates gave me the opportunity to meet a variety of lawyers from trainees to partners, and begin to understand what life as a trainee at a City firm might entail.
It's very important to make the most of work experience, ask questions and show initiative, and be involved in as much as possible. Immersing yourself in one or two departments at any firm will also give you an idea of whether you can see yourself working in – and particularly enjoying your career in – that legal sector.
What do you think made your application successful?
It is increasingly difficult to stand out from the crowd as there are lots of people with good degrees from good universities. That said, all firms receive many good applications from quality candidates and there is undoubtedly an element of luck involved.
I suspect the variety of extra-curricular activities (including having a year abroad) and interests I had pursued at school and university helped, as well as spending time carefully researching K&L Gates and taking my time in drafting my covering letter and completing the application forms.
Which departments did you train in?
My first six months were in insurance coverage. My second seat was in the corporate department. I then spent six months in real estate and my final seat was in the employment department, before I returned to qualify into the real estate department.
Please discuss a specific deal/case that you were involved with, outlining your role in the matter.
As a trainee in real estate, I was given the opportunity to assist advising a large US corporate on the terms of its lease of its UK headquarters (which was about to expire). After reviewing the lease, I assisted the client partner in drafting a briefing note explaining the client's position and options that it had open to it, which we then presented to the client.
The client ultimately decided to agree terms for a new lease with its landlord and then instructed me to act for it in the lease negotiations. I was then heavily involved in agreeing the new lease and rent deposit deed, as well as reporting to the client generally on the progress of the transaction. It was a great opportunity to stretch myself and gain some great exposure to client-facing work.
How does the qualification process work at the firm?
In around April prior to qualification each department releases a list of the number of jobs that will be available in September. Each trainee makes an application by CV and covering letter to the head of the department(s) to which they wish to apply. This is followed by an interview with the head of department and one or two other partners.
What do you wish you'd known about being a trainee before you started that you now do?
Partners and associates want a trainee on whom they can rely to relieve them of some of their workload, so take on as much responsibility as you feel able to and take ownership of anything you are asked to do. Remember that the first work you do for anyone will be remembered for a long time, so create the best first impressions you can. However, don't put too much pressure on yourself – there's plenty of time for that once you qualify! Enjoy the opportunity to learn and develop, and aim to work on as many varied matters and for as many different lawyers as possible. Finally, always make sure you fully understand the task(s) that you've been asked to do.
Please outline your area of expertise. What might you do in a typical day?
I am an associate in the real estate department. I work for a variety of clients, from institutional landlords who own retail parks and central London office blocks, to smaller property companies who invest in shopping centres, and finally some occupiers who are taking office or retail space.
Typically, lawyers in real estate will be working on a variety of matters at any one time and this is very much the case at K&L Gates. This means that my days are very varied and the one constant is that the phone rings a lot. I spend a lot of my time managing our landlord clients' assets (by, among other things, carrying out lease negotiations and dealing with day-to-day issues involving tenants). This means that I am constantly in email or phone correspondence with clients, updating them on the progress of matters or discussing legal issues. Another part of my day will involve drafting documents or reviewing mark ups of documents which I have received back from a landlord or tenant's lawyers.
Please discuss a current/recent specific deal/case outlining your role in the matter.
We recently sold a building for approximately £60 million for one of our main clients, which exchanged shortly after the Brexit vote. It was a building which I have managed and so I was closely involved in the transaction. After receiving the call from the clients informing me about a potential sale, I worked with other members of the department to prepare the documentation for the sale and started creating the data room. This property was owned by a special purpose vehicle (SPV) which was incorporated in Jersey and the deal was actually a corporate sale of the SPV. I assisted in negotiating the property elements of the sale agreement and liaised closely with the client throughout the buyer's due diligence process, as well as the client's Jersey lawyers.
What do you most/least enjoy about your career and why?
I often work with clients with a particular asset throughout its "life span". We will acquire it for them, develop and manage the asset and then eventually sell it – hopefully for a profit! This gives me a fascinating insight into clients' businesses, and being part of their team and seeing the impact your work has on their business is one of the best parts of the job. The variety of matters that I work on also means that my days can be quite unpredictable, and this can also be a little challenging, especially when deadlines need to be met in a busy transactional department.
How involved are you with business development and promoting the firm?
At K&L Gates we are encouraged to get involved with business development from the first day. As a trainee I attended networking events and produced drafts of legal update alerts, presentation slides and pitch documents. As an associate I continue to attend events and I also captain and organise K&L Gates's team in an annual property squash tournament which allows me to meet and socialise with a variety of people in the property industry. I am also encouraged to contribute to firm publications and to develop my own network of contacts, as well as develop and maintain existing client relationships. The firm offers an innovative incentive scheme to associates who bring new clients to the firm.
What makes your firm stand out from the rest?
K&L Gates stands out for the reasons I first applied here. It is one of the 20 largest law firms in the world, although unlike a lot of the other largest firms, it is not just a series of firms operating under a shared brand, but rather it is fully integrated in all respects. The London office retains the best aspects of an old English City firm and merges them with those of a US behemoth, the result of which is an office with a mid-sized, collegiate feel, but with the big clients and cross-border cases and deals you would expect from a global outfit.
What skills/strengths do you need to be a successful solicitor?
There are many skills and strengths that are helpful for a solicitor to have, although I have never met anyone who has them all. You need to be able to digest information quickly and distil the important from the irrelevant, and to be able to explain complex matters in a simple way. It helps to be efficient, organised and attentive to detail, to have some initiative and to be proactive and tenacious. You need to be able to handle what at times can feel like a lot of pressure without becoming overly stressed, and to find a way to enjoy unexpected disruptions and disasters: cases and deals, much like life, rarely proceed as planned. A sense of humour goes a long way, as does being a nice person so that clients and colleagues want to work with you (although you also need a thick skin, as not everyone you deal with will be nice!). A life outside the office is important, as is a willingness to be flexible on it from time to time.
What advice do you have for budding solicitors who are contemplating a career in law?
I would recommend doing lots of research into the different types of firms to try to establish which type you would like to work for. Don't be guided only by the salary – make sure that the work the firm does sounds interesting to you and remember that as a general rule, the higher the salary, the more hours you will probably end up working. Speak to anyone you can who might be able to give you their perspective. Take opportunities for work experience, however small the firm. Apply for training contracts well in advance of the deadline. Aim for fewer, better applications targeted to firms you would actually want to train at, rather than a scatter-gun approach. Don't expect a 'nine-to-five' job: be prepared to go through periods of working hard and long hours, but remember that actually this can make the job more rewarding.


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President Salih sent today a letter of condolences and sympathies to Oman's new ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said on the death of
Sultan Qaboos.
The following is the text of condolences:
" His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said,
Our hearts hurt deeply from
having to hear the tragic news about passing of Sultan Qaboos who began modern
renaissance by building a modern, prosperous and peaceful Oman.
The Middle East and the Arab World in which Oman is the first, have
lost a wise and inspiring leader for the passing of Sultan Qaboos. The late
Sultan was able to establish a modern Omani state which the Omanis were proud. He
succeeded to place his State in the wise, balanced and moderate position in various
stages of conflicts and wars which our region still continues paying for.
Therefore, the loss of Sultan Qaboos bin Said
is thus a double loss in these circumstances, in which we need to hear the voice
of moderation, wisdom as well as increasing capability for self-control to settle
differences, in case of disagreements, in favor of the development and progress
of our countries and region in addition to unify our efforts for peace and construction.
The loss is great with the death of Sultan
Qaboos, but the confidence is certain that the ruling family and the fraternal
Omani people are fully capable of continuing this vital role played by the late
Sultan, whether in the construction and progress of Oman or in the pursuit of a
wise and balanced regional policy.
On this mournful day, we send our sincere condolences
to the Royal family and Oman's people.
We pray to the Almighty for the late Sultan's
eternal rest in peace and for inspiring al-Said's family and Omanis
all patience and solace.
belong to Allah, and to Him shall we return.
Barham Salih,
President of the Republic."


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Ok so earlier we made a card/money wallet but having a card without an envelope is just no good so in this tutorial I am going to show you how to make envelopes, of any size, using an envelope punch board!
The punch board makes it easy to make any size envelope, all you need to do is use the chart on the front to find the size of your card, this chart will give you a paper size and a score measurement. As always the full process video is at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!
Cut you page down to the paper size specified and then line the edge up with the corrisponding score mark on the board ensuring that the side of the paper you'd like on the outside of your envelope is facing down onto the board.
Punch the paper and score on the first size, then turn your paper and line the score line up with the little marker under the punch button, do this on the remaining sides so that each of the 4 sides have a punch mark and a score line.
Then its as simple as folding each side in and using your fast fuse to adhere 3 of the flaps before putting your card inside and sealing the fourth!
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Product Reviews – April 2015
Sterno Folding Stove Review
by Anthony Yeary
Recently, I lost power in my home for an extended period of time after a thunderstorm blew out our power grid. I found myself in a position where starting a fire to heat meals was not completely practical and that was really the only method that I had planned on in emergencies. In an attempt to further refine my preparedness, I purchased a portable stove made by Sterno.
The Sterno Folding Stove, when folded into shape is approximately 5 inches tall, 6 ½ inches wide, and 6 ½ inches deep. When folded for storage its dimensions are the same except its height, which is around 1 inch tall. The fuel cans (sold separately) are 2 ¼ inches tall and 3 ¼ inches in diameter. Neither the stove nor the cans weigh very much and their small size makes them excellent for keeping in bug-out bags or storing in vehicles. The test for the stove occurred in the morning with an outdoor temperature of 58 degrees; a temperature and feeling that conjured up memories of almost every time I've been camping. I struck a match to the purple colored alcohol-based substance inside the can and it ignited easily. To give you an idea as to its ease of use, there was still enough time to light a cigarette with the same match. There was no visible flame, only the sound of it popping and the feel of heat radiating from the can.
If there is bad news about the folding stove, it is this: I could not get water to boil; it simply will not generate enough heat. I tried to boil six cups, then three, then two, and then one. No amount of water would reach a temperature of more than 180 degrees. Therefore, it is inadequate for purifying water or performing serious cooking.
In reality, it is a portable version of the heaters that a caterer would use at a wedding reception. Or to put it another way, it is a larger and reusable version of a M.R.E. water heater. This is where the folding stove can be more effectively used: warming up food like soup, Chef Boyardee canned food, or heating up Spam. As my portable supply of food in my bag consists of stuff like this, it actually works well for me.
Surplus stores may want to consider carrying this product. It offers a stopgap between foods that are eaten cold and food that requires legitimate cooking. It's small, lightweight, and affordable, plus it has the versatility of use in the wilderness or on your back porch while you wait for the electric company to turn the lights back on. With it now in my bag, at least I will be able to eat Spam singles and chicken noodle soup warm while I listen to my battery-powered radio in the dark. Luxurious, right?
Voodoo Tactical Electronic Gadget Pouch
Protecting expensive handheld electronics seems simple at first, but even in everyday use, accidents happen. Water, misplacement and gravity are the core enemies of our cell phones, smartphones and other electronic devices. In military and tactical applications, the risk calls for even more protection while maintaining quick accessibility.
This electronic gadget pouch from Voodoo Tactical is a compact, secure option for carrying and protecting electronic devices and tools. Voodoo Tactical is known for making top-quality products to meet military and law enforcement specifications. For the rising use of electronics in the field, and in the general public, this is a product everyone will consider for themselves.
Since the late 1990s and into the turn of the century, electronic devices have grown in popularity and implementation more than any other product category. This pouch is manufactured to tactical and military specifications, so it will more than serve the needs of the everyday consumer.
Designed with portability and practicality in mind, this pouch measures only 4.5" tall x 3" wide. It is constructed of rugged pack cloth and fastens with Velcro-style fasteners on the top and back flaps. This pouch is part of a long line of attachments for field gear and tools carried on your person.
The Voodoo Tactical Electronic Gadget Pouch has a soft inner liner with extra padding to protect your phone or device. The inner liner is made of fleece, so it won't scratch or damage your screen. This gadget pouch is expandable for varied size units and phone models. Another useful feature of this product is an earbud exit slot for headphones or Bluetooth accessories.
This pouch is MOLLE compatible, to fit on your vest or pack. MOLLE pouches are often used to attach to tactical vests, bags, backpacks and drop leg platforms. There is also an optional belt loop that allows it to be worn on a belt. It is built with strong, weather-resistant material.
Most phone cases and belt holsters are designed to be as affordable as possible, to the point where they're ineffective. For the same price, this pouch will protect your device from all angles, and will withstand extreme conditions.
The Electronic Gadget Pouch is available in coyote, black, olive drab and digital Army camo color patterns. Another comparable model from Voodoo Tactical (sized at 3.5″ W x 5.5″ H) features two internal compartments, one of which is zippered for security, and a key-holder clip. Visit VoodooTactical.net for more information.
The popularity of tactical pouches, packs and cases for electronic devices is consistent within the Army Navy surplus industry. From tablets and computers to GPS and communication devices, consumers will always be looking for affordable and practical ways to preserve their expensive electronics. This is just one of many quality products that surplus retailers should evaluate for their store's needs.
Hanz Extremity Waterproof Gloves and Socks
by Kyle MacNall
As an avid outdoorsman and former construction worker, I know how important it is to keep your hands and feet dry when in the elements. Over the years I have tried everything to keep my hands dry. First I bought neoprene gloves. They kept my hands dry; however, they are so stiff and tight that I had very little range of motion in my hands when wearing them. This makes it very difficult when trying to stick your finger in a trigger, use a tool or tie on a lure. So then I bought work gloves that had been dipped in rubber. They didn't squeeze my hands but it's nearly impossible to handle any small objects or tie a knot as they are big and bulky. Also, because they are dipped in rubber, my hands would oftentimes sweat from being unable to breath. Lastly, I can't tell you how many pairs of so called waterproof boots I have worn over the years with wet socks because the boots weren't as waterproof as I might have thought.
Hanz Extremity Wear has come up with the solution. Their breathable waterproof gloves & socks are made with Silent-Knit Technology to ensure your hands and feet stay dry in any situation without sacrificing comfort or mobility. I had a chance to test out both the socks and gloves on a recent ice fishing trip in -10 degrees weather. At these temperatures wet feet or hands can lead to serious injury.
The gloves are exactly what I have been looking for. The breathable fabric is extremely comfortable and moves freely. My hands do not feel squeezed like with the neoprene, nor are they sweating in the big bulky rubber gloves. The entire day I was able to keep the gloves on whether I was reaching into the minnow bucket, pulling a fish out of the hole or tying on a new lure. The gloves worked great and didn't restrict me at all.
It didn't matter how much snow I got in my boot, my feet remained dry and warm. The socks added a little more insulation to my feet as well. Being made of the same breathable fabric I'm sure I could have submerged my foot into the water. However, at -10 degrees, decided it was best to keep my boots on.
Hanz Extremity Wear gloves and socks need to be in any military surplus, survival or outdoor store. They are perfect for anybody who works outside or with water, or any hunter, fisherman or camper. The gloves come at an MSRP of $34.95 and the socks MSRP ranging from $37.55 to $39.95. For more information about this state of the art technology, visit their website at www.hanzusa.com or contact Nick Richino at 949-858-3119.
RamRodz Gun Cleaning Swabs
By Anthony Yeary
I like guns. I love shooting sports. But, I am not alone when I say that I really don't look forward to cleaning my guns after a day's shooting. Gunpowder blast residue is a pain to clean off and some of the tools used to perform this operation are really not that efficient when you think about it. I'm speaking about the cleaning patch. The patch is a flat, square piece of cloth that you run down a round bore and expect it to do a thorough job. There are alternative products out there like the Bore Snake (which I have a hard time getting used to) and there are RamRodz. RamRodz are a very simple and efficient alternative to the traditional cleaning patch and is the subject of my review.
The best way to describe the RamRod cleaning tool is that it is like an industrial strength cotton swab for your gun. The rod itself is made of bamboo and is very flexible; you actually have to try and break one because under normal cleaning conditions, the rod will not snap. The end of the rod is an absorbent cotton material, which for the bore cleaners, is oversized to fit snugly in order to thoroughly clean the rifling of your barrel. The breach cleaners are smaller and similar in size to an actual cotton swab. They are constructed of the same durable, yet flexible bamboo. These facilitate easy cleaning of all the nooks and crannies that the receiver of your firearm has. The advantage offered by the shape of these cleaning rods is that their round shape more properly cleans barrels than traditional flat, square patches. There are also plastic adapters offered for sale which allow you to attach the RamRodz to a barrel cleaning rod, which is necessary to clean the bores of long guns. The entire system is simplicity itself.
I decided to test the breach cleaners as well as the ones in the .22 Long Rifle, .38 Special and .45 Auto sizes. To give them a really good test run, I fired some dirty reloads through the three handguns, plus the filthiest factory loaded ammo that money can buy – Winchester white box. After over an hour and several hundred rounds at the range, I was ready for the tedious task of field stripping the weapons and cleaning them up. When I got to cleaning the bores out, I found that the rods fit very snug as I pulled them through the barrels. You could even hear it pull through as the fit is basically airtight. The imprints from the rifling were very prominent and the first couple rods I used came out very filthy. After using a few, the bores quickly came clean. I've been using traditional square patches for many years and I know that they can never do as thorough of a job as RamRodz do. The advantage of a larger, round-shaped cleaner as opposed to a flat, square patch will become obvious even before you're finished cleaning your first gun with them.
The breach cleaning rods were even more helpful. They are perfectly sized and there are very few crevices that they can't fit into. I guarantee that you will find at least one place you've never cleaned before because you didn't have the right tool for the job (I found that I never really completely cleaned out the channel that my internal extractor on my 1911 fits into. Shame on me! The revolver enthusiast will find RamRodz to be an indispensable cleaning product. Massive amounts of time are saved by cleaning the individual chambers in the cylinder with this product as opposed to patches. No more fumbling with the patches and threading them onto a cleaning rod. You just simply pick up a RamRod and scrub them out. The whole process of cleaning out cylinder chambers is over in minutes.
The strength of the RamRodz product is in its sheer simplicity. They are easily twice as fast to use as traditional patches and they do a much more thorough job. Any surplus store, sporting goods store or gun shop should have this product on their shelves as a premium quality alternative to the products that are the old way of firearm maintenance. I say "old way," because once you try RamRodz for yourself, you'll never want to go back to way you cleaned your guns before. To do so again just wouldn't make much sense!
Nightstick Flashlights
by Kyle MacNall
BAYCO Products Inc., has a tested and proven history in the lighting industry for over 30 years. Eight years ago they launched the Nightstick line of flashlights. These flashlights come in a wide range of options: size, color, functions and lumens. Nightstick has everything for somebody in law enforcement, security, hazardous material handling or for somebody who is just looking for a tactical flashlight with all the power and function of the big names at a fraction of the cost.
The TAC-560XL is part of Nightstick's higher end TAC 500 Series of flashlights. It is a multi-function rechargeable and compact tactical flashlight. On high at 800 lumens the included lithium-ion battery is rated for 2 hours of run time and the light reaches out over 224 yards. At the low setting of 140 lumens, the run time extends to 8 hours and 45 minutes. On top of the rechargeable batteries, the TAC-560XL comes with a backup battery carrier for two CR-123 batteries. The light has 4 different settings with a momentary on, 3 levels of brightness and a strobe setting. By pressing the button all the way and holding it, the flashlight will cycle through the different levels of brightness starting with the brightest first. Just let go of the button at the desired level to remain on. Double clicking the button will enter the strobe mode which will momentarily disorient anybody on the receiving end. The flashlight also comes with both a wall and a car power supply and a charging station. The charging station has holes for mounting; however, the only down side is if you mount it to the wall or in the car the other power supply is now useless unless you can buy a second charging station. I chose to mount it in my truck using double sided tape and will now always have a charged light in my truck. If your customers are looking for a bright, reliable and rechargeable tactical light at a good price, the Nightstick TAC-560XL is perfect at an Average Retail Price of $107.95.
The Nightstick Mini-TAC Pro "MT-210" delivers 120 Lumens in a small package. It is perfect for every day carry, as a tactical light with your sidearm, or to throw in a survival bag. The MT-210 uses a single AA battery and measures in at only 4". The light has the same multiple functions as with the TAC-560XL. However, there is a little more of a learning curve, at least for me, with the MT-210 to cycle through these functions. In order to cycle through, the user must repeatedly press the button until the light begins to cycle through levels of brightness and eventually strobe. After reading the instructions, I found that the trick is not to press the button too quickly. The instructions say to press it with 2 second intervals. Other than this, the overall look, feel and function of the light is top notch. With a running time of 1.5 hours off a single AA battery and an Average Retail Price of only $26.95, this light will be a top seller in your store.
These are only two of a long list of new lights by Nightstick. Your customers are looking for the latest technology at a fair price. Go to www.mynightstick.com to get the lights your customers have been looking for or contact Russell Hoppe, Bayco Products, Inc. Marketing Manager, at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I recently reviewed Strange Adventures #8 for CBR and, in the process, wrote the following sentences: "After a somewhat disappointing start and numerous art changes, Strange Adventures headed into its final issue with a lot of promise, but too much story to be contained in one 30-page issue. With Synnar back in control of his near-unlimited powers, ready to challenge the creator of the universe, he requires the aid of the much-mentioned Aberrant Six to fulfill his plans, but that's only if the six chosen agree to help him. Most of this issue has Synnar attempting to convince various characters that following him is the smart thing to do, and, ultimately, goes nowhere."
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Down The Hatch & Breakwall Shave Ice Co.
Due to rising concerns of COVID-19, eating out may not be possible in Hawaii at this time. But you can still support local restaurants! Some are open and provide take-out and/or delivery services.
Down the Hatch's delicious food is available for take out from the restaurant everyday.
Call in to pick up (808) 661-4900
Down The Hatch
Down The Hatch was established in 2015 by three childhood friends from Georgia. After years of living in Maui, and working in the service industry, Javier, Dave, & Julian decided to open a seafood restaurant & bar catering to the community and guests of this beautiful island with their own unique style of Southern Aloha!
Down The Hatch – A Place to Eat Fish has the best seafood around, featuring locally sourced Fresh Fish; they pride themselves on their Fish n' Chips, Mahi Mahi Tacos, and Ahi dishes. Down The Hatch adds their flair of Southern Aloha with their Chicken & Waffles and Shrimp Po'Boy, yet have a variety of Hawaiian Island favorites like their Local Style Plates, Lobster & Crab Grilled Cheese, Calamari and more! Now serving breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner, & late night, kitchen 'til midnight – they're named Best Bar 2017, 2018 and 2019 MAUI Time. Down The Hatch & Breakwall Shave Ice Co. is also featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri on June 16th, 2017 on The Food Network!
Down The Hatch Bar (open 'til 2am) offers handcrafted cocktails and local beers. They also host the Longest Happy Hour on Maui (2-6p daily) with your favorite Hawaiian cocktails for only $5.50 (Mai Tai, Pina Colada, Lava Flow, Daiquiris & Margaritas), $4.50 Well Cocktails, $3.50 Select Drafts, & 15% Off Appetizers.
- Live music from 9:30-11:30a & 3-5p daily!
- Late Night Entertainment 7 Nights a Week starting at 10 p.
- Monday Night Lip Sync Battle
- DJs, Dancing, & Specials! Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Industry Night), Friday, & Saturday
DTH Maui is Family Friendly! Kid's Meals come with beverage & a FREE Mini Shave Ice from Breakwall Shave Ice Co.
Down The Hatch offers casual dining with counter service with an outdoor bar & seating in the beautiful open-air courtyard of The Wharf located just steps from the Lahaina Harbor. Free & validated parking available.
Down The Hatch CATERS! Find out about their special event catering here. www.dthmaui.com/catering/
DTH Maui offers 20% off for Kama'aina every day, all day!
Awards & Accolades:
- 2018 & 2019 Best Bar in Maui – Maui Time
- 2018 (March) Hawai'i Magazine 6th Annual Reader's Choice Awards – DTH Named Best Bar & Best Seafood Restaurant in Maui
- 2017 Best Mixologist in Maui – Adam Rio – Maui Time
- 2017 Down The Hatch & Breakwall Shave Ice Co. were featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives with Guy Fieri (June 2017), as well as the Travel Channel's Booze Traveler (May 2017)
- 2016 Best Late Night Kitchen in Maui – Maui Time
- 2016 (October) Maui Favorite's Magazine – Maui's Favorite New Restaurant
- 2016 Maui Magazine – Maui's Best – recognized for our Lobster & Crab Stuffed Grilled Cheese
Breakwall Shave Ice Co.
Breakwall Shave Ice Co. opened March 1st, 2012, by childhood friends from Georgia. Combining their love of Hawaii and their passion for the city life, they wanted to create a simple shop to serve Hawaiian shave ice and fresh dishes, with a modern city vibe. Drawing inspiration from the beauty around Maui, they designed a shop that is cool, relaxing, comfortable, inviting, with FREE WIFI!
Designing the menu with fresh and local ingredients in mind, the boys integrated island fruits for acai and smoothies, local Roselani Ice Cream for the bottom of your shave ice(Featuring Dole Whie & Roselani) , and local Maui Upcountry Coffee for Cold Pressed Coffee, Americanos, Frappes and Nitro Brew on Tap! Breakwall Maui has the best shave ice around! We keep our flavors chilled, so the shave ice won't melt right away in the Lahaina Heat. Breakwall Shave Ice Co. is home to the Original ADULT SHAVE ICE! The shave ice gets tipsy when you add your favorite liquor (21+ – Dine in only). Try the Original Adult Shave Ice during Happy Hour 2-6pm daily for only $6! Please eat responsibly.
Breakwall Shave Ice Co. designed by surfers and friends with an enthusiasm for exceptional fresh food and first class shave ice, this endeavor is truly their passion. Inviting you to join in the aloha at Breakwall Shave Ice Co. for fantastic grinds, delicious shave ice, and exciting Maui adventures! See you soon!
Breakwall Shave Ice Co. by Down The Hatch featured on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives on the Food Network June 16, 2017!
Breakwall Shave Ice Co. CATERS! Enjoy our traditional Hawaiian Shave Ice or the Original Adult Shave Ice for your Wedding, Birthday, or Special Event!
Offering 20% Off Kama'aina!
Breakwall Shave Ice Awards & Recognition
- 2018 & 2019 Best Shave Ice – mauitime.com/best-of-maui/best-maui-restaurants-and-bars-food-and-drink/mauitime-best-of-maui-2018-best-shave-ice-on-maui-ululanis/
- 2019 Aipono Awards Silver
- 2018 & 2019 Best Healthy Bites in Maui! – https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/fit-getaways/best-healthy-restaurants-maui
- 2018 – Top 10 Places to get Shave Ice on Maui – Breakwall Shave Ice Co. – #8 http://www.prideofmaui.com/blog/maui/top-10-places-for-shave-ice-in-maui.html
- 2017 Honorable Recognition (2nd) Best Shave Ice in Maui – Maui Time
- 2017 Home of the Original Adult Shave Ice – Breakwall Shave Ice Co. was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives with Guy Fieri (June 2017) – Episode "From Spicy to Icy", as well as the Travel Channel's Booze Traveler (May 2017).
- 2017 (February) Blog Feature – http://www.frolichawaii.com/stories/attention-adults-maui-has-boozy-shave-ice
- 2016 (July) – Best Shave Ice on Maui – #3 Breakwall Shave Ice Co – http://mauiwatch.com/2016/07/best-shave-ice-maui/
- 2015 (January) – Maui's Best Shave Ice – https://www.fourwindsmaui.com/mauis-best-shave-ice/
See also: Catching Up with the Crew of Down The Hatch for a Q&A


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Offered here is a beautiful example of a Reference 1675, Rolex "GMT-Master". The serial of this GMT-Master is 53xxxxx, dating this watch to 1977. The watch itself is in excellent condition. The case appears previously polished, but still with thick and even lugs. The dial is devoid of any chips, scratches, or flaws, and is in excellent condition. The original tritium lume is still present on the dial, aged to a gorgeous yellow patina; the hands have been professionally color-matched to the dial. Finally, the original "Pepsi" insert is in good condition, with a nice "faded blue jeans" color.
The watch comes fitted on a Rolex C&I Rivet bracelet, with 12 full links and almost no stretch, and is dated on the clasp to 1978.


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Concert by the Holy Trinity Choir, Hereford, at St Luke's, Sat. 27 July
Dear Friends, We would like to remind you to put into your diary the concert that will be performed by the Holy Trinity choir from Hereford at our church on Saturday 27 July, at 7PM. This will be a choir of 18 singers with a few parents and family members, and they will be led … Continue reading Concert by the Holy Trinity Choir, Hereford, at St Luke's, Sat. 27 July
Sweet Friday 12 April
Dear Ladies of St Luke's and beyond, We are pleased to announce Sweet Friday's next event will be April 12. All women are invited to join for a special evening where together, we will create and craft a banner that reflects Christ in our lives, Sweet Friday, and our witness to the community. On Good … Continue reading Sweet Friday 12 April
Conference on Cambodia to be Held in Fontainebleau
A conference on Cambodia will be held in Fontainebleau on September 29th at 5pm. It will be presented by Père Berger, who has spent many years in Cambodia and is still active in supporting the work of the Church there - notably at the Phnom Penh Cathedral - and who supports many charities organisations including … Continue reading Conference on Cambodia to be Held in Fontainebleau
Christian Concert to be Held Avon
Come, let us sing to the LORD ! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. - Psalm 95:1 Patrick Raharijaona - gentle man of faith, wonderful pianist, devoted father and husband, and dedicated member of the Church Council at Saint Luke's Fontainebleau, reports the following: "I have been asked by Fray Gerard … Continue reading Christian Concert to be Held Avon
A Message from Scripture Union
This week Saint Luke's Church Fontainebleau received the following email from the President of the Scripture Union whose material we use in our Sunday School. It is excellent teaching material and we often learn so much ourselves in preparing the lesson. The words from Amos 8 V 11 are a challenge to us all as … Continue reading A Message from Scripture Union
Youth Night a Great Success
Every year Saint Luke's endeavors to give special attention to the younger members of the congregation who are part of the Youth Group. A big thanks to Leigh Montillot, and Simon and Muriel Reeves, who work together week end and week out to provide guidance to this group of excellent young followers of Christ as … Continue reading Youth Night a Great Success
Car Show 2018 Results & Photos are in!
The 2018 Les Amis car show, which took place on June 3, a gorgeous sunny Sunday afternoon, was a huge success. Here is what some of the organisers had to say, along with some photos of the event: A big thank you to all for your time and efforts yesterday, not least long hours on the … Continue reading Car Show 2018 Results & Photos are in!
St Luke's Represented at 2018 Christian Unity Week Ecumenical Service
The following is translated from the website polefontainebleau.fr: Welcomed by the United Protestant Church, many Christians gathered in celebration of Christian Unity Week in Fontainebleau and its surroundings. This year's celebration was prepared by the churches of the Caribbean. Year after year, the Christians of Fontainebleau meet as guardians of the Unity to support in prayer … Continue reading St Luke's Represented at 2018 Christian Unity Week Ecumenical Service
St Luke's to Take Part in Ecumenical Service for Christian Unity Week
The Ecumenical Service during the Week of Christian Unity, prepared this year by the Caribbean churches, has as its central theme and focus the issue of slavery. Do come and join us to represent St Luke's Church Fontainebleau at this vibrant, uplifting service of celebration together in fellowship with the other churches of our area. Ecumenical … Continue reading St Luke's to Take Part in Ecumenical Service for Christian Unity Week


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The T-gondola have two sides which makes it perfect for display of products on the shop floor.
The T-gondola are part of our Framework Display system, that gives you the option to have a store-wide shop fitting. There is a wide range of accessories for the Frame Display system.
The T-Gondolas are availabel in 3 heights:
H 140 cm. - H 210 cm. - H 240 cm.
T-Gondolas with a width of 120 cm. are designed for mounting of Slatwalls.
The T-Gondolas are available in the following colors:
Chrome, Alu-colored and Titanium.
T-gondolas - Framework
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Sarasota, FL - Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Certified Public Accountants is pleased to announce that Lorena Segreti has joined the Sarasota accounting firm as their Human Resources Manager. She has a bachelor's in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from DeVry University in Addison, IL. Lorena also has an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management. As the accounting firm HR manager, her primary role will be providing human resources and employee benefits support to the KB companies.
"Lorena is a great addition to our administrative team," explained Rob Lane, managing shareholder. "Our firm takes pride in offering competitive benefits to KB team members, and the oversight and maintenance of these programs is critical to the organization's success."
About Kerkering, Barberio & Co.
Kerkering, Barberio & Co. is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Southwest Florida and offers a wide range of services to businesses, organizations, and individuals. The firm has been serving clients since 1972. Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has three locations: 1990 Main Street, Suite 801, Sarasota, FL; 9423 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL; and 4350 West Cypress Street, Suite 930, Tampa, FL. For more information, visit kbgrp.com or Facebook.com/KBGRP.


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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a practice with aims to boost up website ranking for higher visibility in search engines.
Easier to grasp:
"SEO is a practice of optimizing website content for search engines to crawl, read, index and rank (higher) when relevant queries are made."
SEO is crucial in exposing your business in the online world. If done properly, it can bring in thousands of visitors monthly or daily, and this traffic will surely boost leads and sales.
What is a Search Engine?
Before we go in-depth with SEO, you need to understand what a search engine is first.
Search engine is a program that allows you to search for content through the World Wide Web (WWW). Currently, the major search engines commonly used are Google and Bing (owned by Microsoft). When you enter the keywords you are searching for into the program, it will search in it's database and presents the relevant.
For example, if you enter the phrase "what is SEO" on Google, the search engine will use it's algorithm to look for the best answer to fulfill your request, and display them in the search result pages.
From the below example you can see there are 762,000,000 websites corresponding to your search, but the most trusted and first result presented is the site: https://searchengineland.com
Basically, a search engine has 3 major functions:
- Discover content on the WWW (known as crawling)
- Track and store content (known as indexing)
- Retrieve relevant content when a search is made (the search engine)
How does Google Works?
Let's look at the steps mentioned above in more details.
There isn't a central registry of website pages so Google must constantly search for new pages to add them into it's list of known sites. This process of discovery is called crawling.
After a page is discovered, Google will 'read' through the pages – a process known as indexing. Google will then analyse the content of the page, catalogs images and video files embedded on the page and store them in the Google index, a database with the storage level of a thousands of machines. Learn more from the video below.
To ensure indexing of your website, you can manually submit your sitemap.html to Google Search Console.
Every time you made a search, thousands of results that match your query will be picked up. However, only the most relevant and the ones with the highest quality content will be shown in the first few pages of the search results. Google has it's own ranking algorithm to determine the positions. In the past, Moz SEO have listed 200 elements that affect the result pages ranking and today, we will filter out the most important SEO ranking factors you should focus on.
BUT, note that, no one outside Google really knows how the ranking algorithm works.
The reason for that is if all information of it's algorithm leaks, someone will definitely take advantage of the system at the expense of the platform's searchers. Thus, it is a patented industry kept secret and updated regularly. Every year, Google releases hundreds of algorithm updates to prevent this concern.
Nevertheless, there are some unchanged factors that many SEO professionals consider keys to the Google algorithm. These include:
- Domain-level keyword usages such as exact-match keyword domains and keyword matches
- Social metrics such as quantity/quality of Facebook shares and Tweeter links
- Traffic quantity/query data of the website
- Offline usage of domain name or mention of the name/brand
- Length, readability, uniqueness and loading speed of web content
- Quality and quantity of links
How does SEO help your business?
Organic search ranking attracts approximately 90% of search traffic, allowing long-term effect and higher conversion rate.
Even after achieving high traffic rate on your website, remember to ask yourself: "are the people visiting my site getting what they want?" Ensure your website is following the best user experience it can to ultimately convert visitors into customers.
Experts' Opinions on SEO
Someone asked me, " You mentioned that Google algorithm do change often. And SEO is done in accordance with the recent algorithms. Now, what will happen to my current SEO campaign if Google or any decides to change its algorithms tomorrow? Will all my efforts go to the drain?"
This SEO expert asserts that although SEO is constantly changing, it does will never lose its significance as long as websites exist." She adds that it is important for businesses to have their websites updated regularly in accordance with Google's Quality Raters' Guidelines.
Therefore, your past web content or web site might not necessarily become completely unuseful for SEO as a result of major or minor changes in Google algorithm. You just need to have it tweaked for it to be in line with the new guidelines.
Marie Haynes, the owner
of Marie Haynes Consulting
We have seen what SEO can do to you as a business owner with a website. Now, let's look it from a client's perspective.
How do your customers benefit from SEO?
SEO helps your existing and potential customers to get answers to their questions from your content. Using SEO, you can establish the questions that these customers have and guide you on how to answer them appropriately. When they enter questions that are relevant to your niche on a search engine, the customers see your answer in the search results, if you have used SEO correctly.
Andrew Cock‐Starkey,
an SEO Consultant Optimisey
His assertion is supported, although indirectly,
According to Andy, SEO is more than just on‐page work and back-linking. You should ensure that people who visit your website have a pleasant experience with the site.
Particularly, it is important to see that these visitors get what they are really looking for. If they want to complete. Google give ranking preference to sites with high traffic conversions than those with thousands of tyre kickers and just a few conversions or none at all. It's your capability of meeting the intent of the searches performed on search engines that's rewarded.
Andy Drinkwater,
an SEO Consultant at IQSEO
SEO Difference between Singapore and other Countries
We recently have a client in Singapore who approached us. He was confused and couldn't understand why his website was nowhere to be seen when he tried searching it in Malaysia, though his website ranking in Singapore is No.1.
Why is this so?
Google always takes into consideration where your business is from. Local business will have the priority to rank first.
Wondering how Google knows the location of your business?
- Google looks at several factors, for instance, the contact details, address, and any other location information your website contains. Your domain (eg. .sg, .com.sg) and IP address will also be used to determine your operating country.
- Another factor, for example, people staying in Singapore will access Google through google.com.sg, access exclusively applicable to the locals. If you are situated in another country, let's say, Malaysia, as mentioned in the case above, Google access will differ. In Malaysia, searchers search using google.com.my.
- There may also be an SEO ranking difference within the country depending on the level of competition. Singapore has only one city and thus, competition for local SEO might be slightly higher compared to countries with more cities.
Learn more on SEO
There are tons of useful resources on the web if you are interested in learning more about SEO and it's techniques.
We highly recommend the followings:
- SEO Starter Guide – From Google
- How to Do SEO in 2020 – From Digital M
- Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines – From Google
- Beginners Guide To SEO – From Moz
- Beginners Guide to Link Building – From Moz
- Beginners Guide to Content Marketing – From Moz
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It doesn't take ten minutes for me to lose count of the number of yellow crowned night heron sightings. I guess that they really like this inside corner where the long sand bar meets something more firm. Egrets, night herons, osprey, a glossy ibis and more egrets, that's what it is.
I spent my morning working in an enormous cave of a mostly abandoned building preparing for a fall art event. Scraping walls, spraying, scraping flooring up...that's what it is. I like hard work and I like making things, but I don't so much like fixing stuff that is broken because of neglect. But, like a long day paddling, you just put your head down and go.
It takes surprisingly little time for my head to return to where it should be...nothing more to disturb the rhythm of paddling other than a stiff breeze, nothing to take my eyes astray other than the flushing of yet another heron. A great egret flies across the bow and I notice that it looks like one of the day's clouds. It turns into the wind and settles most gracefully on the branches of a dead fall tree that lies a bit back in the spartina. That's what it is.
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What am I thankful for this year? YOU!
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I had captured on camera and subsequently posted on YouTube.
Ever since that happened, I had made plans to monetize the project. It had to do with a drone which my dad had sent to me from home. The drone was very special because of the many features that it comprises.
I was the kind of person who loved taking pictures of nature. As part of my personal collection, I had several photographs of rocks, streams, rivers, trees and several species of animals and birds. I had taken so many beautiful pictures such that I had gotten commendations from a lot of people.
A lot of the pictures I had taken had also been framed and put in the homes and offices of people who loved them. I made a lot of money from that too. As more money rolled in, I decided to use the drone that my dad had sent me to record videos with it.
I checked the map of the town to see the best place where I could go and record a lot of videos relating to nature. After searching for a while, I finally settled on a spot close to the forest where there was a stream close by. I was very excited to go to the place.
I got a backpack which I filled with food and drinks to replenish my energy. I purchased a pair of boots to protect my legs from thorns and any other thing that could hurt me. I got on my bicycle and followed the map to the spot I had targeted.
It was a nice morning, and as I pedaled my bicycle, I enjoyed the morning breeze on my face. Soon, I was riding deep into the forest as I followed a well-cleared path that had been made by people who loved to do a little mountain biking in the area.
As I moved closer to the spot I wanted to go to, I realized that I would need to trek over there since riding my bicycle over to the place would not work at all. I parked and hid my bike in the brush, and I began to walk over to the spot I wanted.
I pulled the drone out of my backpack and began to prepare it for what I wanted to do. The drone came with a pair of goggles which would help me have a panoramic view of whatever the cameras installed on the drone saw. It was a wonderful feature and putting the googles on my face always made me have a feeling like I was the one flying and not the drone.
I got the controls and lifted the drone in the air. I began to direct to the place I wanted which was above some tall trees. I could see a lot of birds in several nests. They looked up at the drone, and I could imagine them wondering what this apparition was.
I moved the drone very close to them, and I could see their beaks move very fast. I wondered what they were talking about. After recording to satisfaction, I moved on to other trees. I saw a snake wrapping its body around a tree branch and then some monkeys on another tree playing some kind of game.
I moved the drone back to the snake. Snakes have always been animals that I hated with passion. Whenever my dad wanted to take me camping, just the two of us, I was always scared of going with him for fear of being bitten by a snake.
This particular snake didn't seem interested in my drone, and I moved away from it. Suddenly, something swooped past the camera of drone. I flinched a little as I wondered what it was. Just when I was thinking of turning the drone around to check what it was, the thing flew past again.
This time, I could see it properly. It was a big black bird. It turned and faced my drone. I could see the hatred on its face. "Oh crap," I said. It was obvious that the hawk was planning to attack the drone.
I turned the drone to bring it back to me. The drone had cameras in the front and the rear. I switched on the camera at the rear and saw the hawk intently flying after the drone. As it swooped to crash against the drone, I pulled it up and dodged the attack.
I was exhilarated. I felt like I was in the cockpit of an F-16 jet and I was being chased by an enemy with intent to shoot me down. I saw coming again, and I veered to the left. The hawk shot past the drone. I knew I was at a disadvantage here. Hawks were known to be smart, and I was sure that the drone had no chance.
I was right. Before I knew it, the hawk attacked, apparently from the top where I couldn't see it coming. I lost control of the drone just as it was about to reach my position. I removed the goggles and watch as the drone crashed against a branch and fell to pieces at my feet.
I wish I had a catapult to shoot at the hawk. Anyway, I took the pieces and found that the camera had survived. I recovered the video, posted it and got viral.


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Unless your main character has OCD, everyone has an area they habitually leave in a mess. Mine is my desk. Really, any surface I can pile books and file folders on. The lie I tell myself is that the stack will catch my attention so I can follow up, but the truth is that every stack starts to looks alike and I dread digging in. My mess shows that I'm a literary, writerly, bookish kind of person, with lots of bills to pay and things half-written.
I know women whose mess area is the closet, not because they don't care but because there's an overwhelm of clothes and accessories in there, and in their case it might be a glorious, visually lively mess. For some, it's the pocket. For others, the purse. I know many kitchen mess cooks, who glory in throwing food and dirty implements around, leaving a kitchen like a tornado had cooked in it after just frying a couple of eggs.
What's your character's mess are? Or stark lack of messes? It will say a lot about him or her if you can describe the mess-making and mess recognition moments.


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*I received an ecopy of this book via NetGalley. This has not influenced my review.*
These books are so intense, every single one of them! It doesn't matter if the characters are in the air, on land, or at sea—the author still writes a gripping, nail-biting story.
This was another great book in the series with the same great things as the others. The world was complex and horrifying, yet believable. The characters were complex and flawed and gruff and realistic but still likeable for their good qualities and their good intentions. The Hell Divers especially deserve some recognition, not just for the way they risked their lives going to the surface but for the way they constantly risked their lives for each other, never willing to leave someone behind if they could help it. The relationships between characters were also imperfect and complex. The scenes that took place on the surface and at sea were full of danger and action and monstrous creatures.
*The next three paragraphs of this review may contain SPOILERS for previous books in the series.*
Much like previous books, this one had multiple POVs and multiple groups of characters doing different things, but it's a format that works because there's always a lot going on, and all of it is important.
X, Magnolia, and Miles (X's dog) were off in a boat trying to find the fabled Metal Islands. Being at sea brought some slightly different dangers, and there was just as much detail and immersion and realism in regards to the sailing as there's been for weapons, airships, and everything else in this series. (At least, I assume so since I don't actually know anything about any of these things.) But the characters were still the most interesting part, especially X. He was still the same person, but he was also a little different then he was before his ten years on the surface, which makes sense. He was even more gruff, he had little patience for other people, and he seemed to have some problems with anger, but he still had a good heart and, more than anything, wanted to keep his friends and loved ones safe. Plus, he's one badass old man! Ok, he's not actually old, but he's not young either, and "badass middle-aged man" doesn't have the same ring to it ;-) Not to mention that life has not exactly been kind to him. I think he manages to pull things off through sheer determination sometimes.
Meanwhile, Katrina and all the old and new Hell Divers undocked the Deliverance and left for a mission. Like the captains before her, Katrina had to make some hard decisions, while Michael, Layla, Les, and Erin ended up back on the surface facing dangers of their own, including some new monsters. The Raptors are a great team though; they really look out for each other, and I love that.
This book had a few surprises, some good, some bad. And although there were consequences and things are still bleak for many of the characters, there's hope too, and I can't wait to see what's going to happen next!
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1-3 in Nicholas Sanbury Smith's Hell Divers Series. Anyone looking for a crazy, intense, gritty, gripping, unique post-apocalyptic story and gruff, flawed, but still likeable characters.
More Books in the Series:
Book Review: Hell Divers (Hell Divers Book 1) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Book Review: Ghosts (Hell Divers Book 2) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Book Review: Deliverance (Hell Divers Book 3) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Book Review: Wolves (Hell Divers Book 4) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Book Review: Captives (Hell Divers Book 5) by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Book Blurb
They dive so humanity survives. Now they take to the sea.
In the fourth installment of the award-winning and USA Today bestselling Hell Divers series, the Sea Wolf sets out to search for the Metal Islands. Leading the expedition is legendary Hell Diver Xavier Rodriguez. After enduring for a decade on the poisoned surface, his survival skills will be put to the test on the dangerous open seas. But storms, sea monsters, and the cannibalistic Cazadores aren't the only threat to X and his small crew. Their mission will uncover hard truths about the history of the war that left humankind stranded in the air for centuries. And the fate of those still living on the airships might very well rest on this fragile and perilous journey to find a new home.
Book Author: Nicholas Sansbury Smith
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Series: Hell Divers
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction
My Rating: 4
Series/Standalone: Part of a Series
Extra Love: Amazing World Building, Cover Love, Favorite Book/Series


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Clute to represent FM in Miss Junior Teen Iowa
FORT MADISON – Madison Clute was chosen as a state finalist at the 'National American Miss' pageant in Cedar Rapids last month. On June 29-30th she will represent Ft. Madison, Iowa at the Junior Teen level. The state pageant competition for "Miss Junior Teen Iowa" will be held in Omaha, Nebraska.
'National American Miss' is a program designed for today's girl. It's a program based on the foundational principal of fostering positive self-image by enhancing the natural beauty within. The pageant contest is held for girls in five different age groups at the state and national level.
Madison is the daughter of Ty and Cathie (Ramirez) Clute. Madison is 14 and a freshman at FMHS. Her hobbies include FFA, Tennis, Show Choir and spending time with family and friends. She is currently asking for donations and sponsors to help fund her participation in the state competition.
Her parents will be taking orders for vegetable and meat enchiladas to raise money for Madison. The deadline for order is May 18th. Call 319-371-0939 to place your order. All money raised will be used to help pay Madison's pageant expenses.
Any business or person interested can also become a sponsor for Madison and make a tax-deductible donation. Receipts will be granted upon request.
"I appreciate your support and look forward to representing Ft. Madison in June!" Clute said.


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Yvonne Sanchez Band
This well-known Polish-Cuban jazz vocalist with a honey-smooth voice that has charmed audiences around the world will sing again at Jazz Dock! You will hear jazz standards and Brazilian music sung with soul like you've never heard before, as well as the composer's own songs from her album My Garden, released two years ago on the Warner Music label.
Dušan Černák – dr; Tomáš Jochmann – keys; Santiago Ferreira – acoustic guitar; Lukáš Martínek – electric guitar; Marek Leždík – b; Jonathan R. – acoustic guitar, voc.
Admission: seating CZK 370, standing CZK 250. Seats reservation is possible only if you buy a ticket. Thank you for understanding.
Band website: yvonnesanchez.eu


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DeSean Jackson
- Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source with knowledge of the situation, reports that free agent WR DeSean Jackson is expected to land a big-money contract at the start of free agency on Thursday.
- According to Florio, Jackson has interest from multiple teams including the Redskins and Buccaneers.
- Florio adds that the level of interest in Jackson is "sufficiently strong" enough for a bidding war to break out on Tuesday.
- We have him featured in our Top 100 – 2017 Free Agents list.
- Sal Capaccio is told that the Bills' recent meeting with free agent LB Lorenzo Alexander's reps went well this past weekend and the two sides will continue to talk. However, Capaccio adds that nothing is imminent right now.
- According to Capaccio, the Bills would like to get a long-term deal done with restricted free agent RB Mike Gillislee to spread out his cap hit.
- Cameron Wolfe expects the Broncos to add at least one starting caliber offensive lineman and one defensive lineman this offseason.
- After that, Denver is likely to wait to see what happens with Cowboys QB Tony Romo.
- Wolfe mentions that free agent DT Sylvester Williams and CB Kayvon Webster are likely to sign elsewhere unless their market isn't as fruitful as they expect.
- Connor Hughes of NJ.com reports the Jets are looking to add a fullback and lists Mike Tolbert, Marcel Reece and Patrick DiMarco as some names to watch for New York.
- According to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN, the Titans will allow former first-round picks WR Kendall Wright and G Chance Warmack to move on in free agency.
- Kuharsky mentions that while there are some Titans' free agents who could generate interest, whoever they bring in this year should be better than what they'll lose this offseason.
- Kuharsky adds that indications are that the Titans want to keep veteran TE Anthony Fasano and some level of conversations are going on.


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Justin Timberlake Lands Lead Role In Action Flick
The Sun reports that former *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake is set to play a Rambo-style American Iraq War hero in 'Stop Loss'. "Justin is thrilled about getting his first leading role," a source revealed. "It is a huge challenge for him and he's excited as well as nervous."


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The city of North Port is pressing to liquidate the house to pay $45,500 in city fines that began accruing years ago after she put up a canopy tent without a $30 permit.
Christine Marfut jokes that she will barricade herself inside her house, or maybe demolish it after a judge sets the Bumford Avenue home's sale date today.
Marfut is not losing the house to a bank, as hundreds of others in North Port have in recent years. Instead, North Port is pressing to liquidate the house to pay $45,500 in city fines that began accruing years ago after she put up a canopy tent without a $30 permit.
Today's hearing in Sarasota circuit court is North Port's ultimate assertion of control over property standards in a city that fines residents for scores of infractions, from high grass to having too many cars on a property.
Marfut, 54, still hopes for a last-minute reprieve that would let her keep the house, where she has been living since 2005, the year after Hurricane Charley devastated her Port Charlotte residence.
But she is also worn down by her solitary fight, which she considers a battle for common sense. The idea that the city can escalate fines over petty issues and cavalierly take her property is, she says simply, "nuts."
"The moral of the story," she says, "is don't buy in North Port."
Some top city officials were unaware that North Port is poised to take a homeowner's property over code enforcement fines.
Still, they defended the idea as a regrettable but sometimes necessary way to enforce the law.
"The problem is, moralistically it's tough," said Commissioner Vanessa Carusone of the tension between the city's needs and the individual's. "It's just a bad time for everybody."
Marfut finds herself in court today because of an aggressive city policy, rescinded earlier this year, that once sent regulators seeking code violations.
The program racked up thousands of citations and millions of dollars in fines. The city took the more egregious offenders -- people who owed more than $10,000 in fines -- to court and put liens on their property to recover the money.
A handful of the cases persist, even though North Port has abandoned its zealous enforcement.
Marfut, a real estate investor who says she was worth close to $1 million three years ago but is now struggling to keep afloat financially, has represented herself in the case and a second one involving another house she owns in North Port.
The code violations on her second property stem from roofing work and enclosing a lanai without permits. Combined, North Port says Marfut owes $123,000 in fines.
Marfut has spent hundreds of hours on the litigation and said she now dreads getting the mail because of the city's "legal bombardment."
"The North Port way is to pound me into the ground and take everything that I've worked for," she said.
Marfut also claims that city attorney Rob Robinson has a conflict of interest in his role as adviser to the city over the code enforcement litigation that has enriched his firm, Nelson Hesse in Sarasota, after billing North Port hundreds of thousands for work on the cases.
She unsuccessfully pursued a federal racketeering suit against Robinson and the city. Her layman's arguments against legal technicalities have also held no sway.
Marfut's is the only house North Port is bringing to sale, even as the city has won large judgments in other cases. Robinson said this is because the properties are homesteaded and cannot be taken.
Marfut refused a settlement offer from North Port earlier this year to wipe clear the combined $123,000 in fines and fees if she paid $25,500.
The city offered similar deals to all code violators amid a backlash from residents, mounting legal costs and rapidly falling property values.
Marfut refused the offer, saying, "That would admit guilt of some kind."
Although Marfut's Bumford Avenue house is not her homestead -- the protection remains on her Port Charlotte property -- she has lived there during the reconstruction of her former residence.
The tent that led to the fines, she says, was put up to cover building supplies for that house.
Robinson said if Marfut has been living there it would "make a difference" in the city's effort to sell it, but added, "We can't get a straight answer from her about where she lives."
Marfut contends she is being railroaded by a government system that has no compunction about ruining her financially or sympathy for the few residents fighting fines that have gotten out of control.
"They think I think I'm a lawyer," she said. "I'm just a person trying to do the best I can because lawyers cost $20,000."


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Weekly Must-Have: Briogeo Color Me Brilliant Mushroom + Bamboo Color Protect Primer
Have you ever thought your beauty routine was so lengthy and exhaustive that there couldn't possibly be room for another step? But, inevitably, you then encounter a new product that you can't imagine living without. The struggle is real, and that was me when I tried Briogeo Color Me Brilliant Mushroom + Bamboo Color Protect Primer.
Between highlights, single-process coloring, and keratin treatments, I do a lot to my hair. The biggest struggle I face is these treatments not lasting as long as I would like due to frequent washing. In an attempt to combat this, I decided to give this treatment a go. It's designed to lock in your color and protect fading, while also strengthening your mane.
After one use, I could feel a notable difference in my hair. With the second use, I actually decided to forgo my usual pre-blowout styling product. My locks felt soft and smooth, making it very easy to style. Besides making my mane feel and look good, this product is protecting the hair follicles at the same time.
Even better, this formula (like all Briogeo product!) is completely void of any of the bad stuff, such as silicones, parabens, and sulfates. It works thanks to natural ingredients, such as turkey tail mushroom, a vegan keratin protein alternative, bamboo leaf extract, and radish root ferment to protect, along with pomegranate and lavender extract to enhance shine.
The jury is still out about whether I'll actually wait longer in between color and keratin appointments, but at the very least, my hair will look better in the interim!
-Written by Casey Sharbaugh


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Dark Heights - A Serial Novel with Music
Nightfall is the conclusion of Dark Heights Part One, a 6 episode Miniseries Special Event that brings the narrative of Part One to a thrilling, shocking finale. Featuring 6 incredible cover songs from our resident composer/performer, Chris Miller.
Background illustration by M Panth