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Haven't had the chance to congratulate you on what seems (frontend) a potentially great product. For me, it's a breathe of fresh air. For once (and I think this is a first from what I've seen) is that you haven't applied forum status icon legends on forumhome. And the threaddisplay (a couple of things I don't like) otherwise the page looks very clean, uncluttered and easy to navigate. Again, threadmarkers not used and that pesky legend is something I think was a good move. So, overall, I am liking what I see (liking more things than I don't like) so nice work team and hopefully the community can get behind you (not literally) and support what could be a very fine product. Nice work.


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Students explore the relationship between force and motion and the effects of weight and lift on a glider. Students learn the relationships between data analysis and variable manipulations, and the importance of understanding consumer demands. The glider activity culminates in a book-signing event where each design team presents its prototype and the class presents its manuscripts to Mobility Press "representatives" and members of the local community.
The Glider Challenge has been designed to supplement the curriculum of teachers and is intended for eighth-grade students whose teachers are using a multidisciplinary approach. Like all AWIM challenges, the Glider Challenge will join together teachers, students, and industry volunteers in an exploration of physical science while addressing essential mathematic and scientific concepts and skills.
In the Glider Challenge a fictitious publishing company called Mobility Press contacts the students in a letter which explains that it wants to publish a book of designs for gliding toys that children of ages 8-12 can build with assistance from an adult. The company invites the class to submit a manuscript that includes drawings and plans for building the gliders, as well as instructions for how to fly them and a description of how they work. Student design teams design two products: a gliding toy and a set of book pages that describe how to build and fly the toy. Over the course of the eight weeks, a variety of activities prepare the students to develop a prototype gliding toy and a book manuscript. The challenge culminates in a book-signing event, in which the class presents its book and student design teams present their gliding-toy prototypes.
Lesson 1: Receiving the Letter from Mobility Press (45 min)—Students receive a letter from Mobility Press (a fictitious publishing company) that sets the context for the challenge. Students read the letter, and are introduced to the engineering design experience and the scope of the design task with which they will be engaged in the unit.
The letter from Mobility Press says that it is interested in publishing a book of designs for gliding toys that children ages of 8-12 can build with assistance from an adult. The publisher is asking students to act as toy designers and to submit a manuscript for the book, which will include drawings and written plans for building the gliders, as well as instructions for how to fly them, and a description of how they work. Students will work in design teams to design two products: a gliding toy and a set of book pages for the manuscript that describe how to build and fly the toy.
Lesson 2: Seeing the Big Picture (45 min)—Design teams determine how to respond to the challenge presented in the letter from Mobility Press. Students use their understanding of the letter to answer several questions about what the basic requirements of the challenge from Mobility Press are. They define specific tasks they will need to accomplish to meet the design challenge successfully.
Lesson 3: Forming Design Teams (45-90 min)—Students are divided into design teams. The class discusses how to work in teams, the importance of working in design teams, and the roles individuals will take in their teams. The teams identify and collect examples from magazines of company logos and slogans. They discuss how companies use logos and slogans to appeal to customers. Students then work in their design teams to produce a team name, logo, and slogan.
Lesson 4: Meeting an Engineer (45 min)—Students meet a volunteer engineer who talks to them about how engineers work when they design things. The volunteer's conversation with the students focuses on the engineering design experience, especially two important aspects of the design process that students will encounter: working in design teams and using design logs to keep careful records of their work. Students can ask the engineer the questions they have prepared as homework.
Lesson 5: Using Design Logs (45 min)—In this unit, student design teams will record their work in Design Logs. This activity introduces students to the important reasons for keeping a Design Log and ways they can use their Design Logs to keep a record of their design work and reflect on their designs. Students also learn how the teacher will use the Design Logs for assessment.
Lesson 6: What We Know About Flight (45 min)—Students make a list of the variety of things that fly. They discuss the characteristics of different kinds of flying objects. They then consider gliding objects as a special kind of flying object, make a list of gliding objects, and identify their attributes. Students create a working definition of "gliding" to use in the development of gliding toys for Mobility Press.
Lesson 7: Groundwork in Statistics and Graphs (45-90 min)—Students complete a short survey and review measures of central tendency (range, median, mean, mode) by analyzing the data they collect. They compare and calculate percentages of data presented in cross-tabulations and construct graphs that show data as frequency counts or percents.
Lesson 8: Targeting the Young Consumer (90 min)—Students learn about marketing strategies and how companies collect and analyze consumer data to learn about their customers. Students read and interpret the first part of a report from a market research group. This part of the report describes the purchasing characteristics and behaviors of consumers from infancy to young adulthood. Students use the information in the report to begin to define their target market.
Lesson 9: Narrowing the Target (90 min)—Students add to and summarize their knowledge about the consumers they are targeting by reading the rest of the America's Young Consumers Market Research Report. Using tables and graphs based on a set of real data, students draw conclusions about children's experiences with flying toys and with books that show how to make things. Based on what they find, each design team selects a subgroup of children to be their target market. They summarize in writing what they have learned and how they will apply their new knowledge to their design.
Lesson 10: More Market Research (90 min)—Students design and carry out their own market research. To find out more about their target customers, they develop questions for a focus group, interview, or survey and gather data. They make their own tables and graphs to organize and display their data. After analyzing the results of their research, they decide how they will use the new information they have acquired.
Lesson 11: Making Preliminary Models (90 min)—In this activity students design, build, and test a gliding model. Each student design team first plans what its gliding toy will look like. Team members make and share sketches, then decide on a design and make a final sketch. They draw the outlines of each part on a sheet of foam, cut out the pieces of their model, and assemble it using rubber bands and tape. Design teams then test their models and make adjustments and revisions as they see fit.
Lesson 12: Sharing Preliminary Models (45 min)—Each design team demonstrates its preliminary model for the class. The class then makes observations about which characteristics seem to help or hinder the flight of their models.
Lesson 13: Revising Preliminary Models (45-90 min)—Students redesign their preliminary models based on their own understanding as well as on discussion and feedback from the class from the previous activity. This activity introduces students to design as an iterative process. After building and testing their redesigned models, students present their revised designs and share test results, observations, problems, and solutions with the class.
Lesson 14: Introducing the Standard Model (90 min)—In the next several activities, each design team works with the "Standard Model." The standard model enables students to examine the effects of adjusting the positions of the wings, the stabilizer assembly, and adding weight to the model. In this activity, students become acquainted with the Standard Model. They invent their own ways to arrange the balsa fuselage stick, the wing, and the stabilizer assembly (see illustration on page 6). They test fly the Standard Model in these different configurations, observe its flight path, and discover that some configurations result in better flights than others. Each design team shares its findings with the class.
Lesson 15: Designing Experiments (45-90 min)—In this activity, students plan a series of systematic experiments on the Standard Model that they will carry out in later activities. Students investigate the need to test one variable at a time while holding the other variables constant. They also learn a method for recording the results of their flight tests.
Lesson 16: Interpreting Experimental Data (90 min)—Students use basic statistics to interpret a series of flight test results. They use this data to create a graph showing the relationship between weight and flight distance (with wing position, launch stretch and all other variables held constant). To accomplish this, students use the following five-step process:
Lesson 17: Varying the Nose Weight (90 min)—In the next several activities, students use the experimental method to understand how changing a single variable affects the flight of the standard model. In this activity they test the single variable of nose weight, holding other relevant variables constant. They analyze their data using the same procedure they used with the prepared data set in the Interpreting Experimental Data activity. Students also are introduced to force diagrams, which they use to think about the forces acting on the model as it flies.
Lesson 18: Optimizing Wing Positions for Different Nose Weights (90 min)—Each team of students tests a glider with a different nose weight, systematically varying the wing position to find the one that gives the longest flight. First they obtain preliminary data by testing a series of different wing positions to find the one that results in the longest flight. Then they test other wing positions, including those that are slightly before and slightly behind the best wing position from the preliminary test flights. Each team continues to vary the wing position slightly until members are convinced they have found the one that gives the longest flight for their given nose weight. Results from all the teams' experiments are compared to determine how the optimal wing position changes for different nose weights.
Lesson 19: Investigating Force, Balance, and Center of Gravity (90 min)—Students are introduced to the concepts of balance and center of gravity as factors to consider in flying their gliders. This activity includes a teacher-led demonstration, some simple guided experiments, and a good deal of discussion. Students first consider the balance of forces on a static glider as it is held in the air, as well as the unbalanced forces when the glider is falling. Then they use a simple pin and string to find the point at which a Standard Model balances without tipping forward or backward, and interpret three force diagrams showing the upward and downward forces when the glider is balanced and unbalanced. They make and test predictions about what will happen if the pin is moved or if the glider's nose weight is changed. Finally, students consider the significance of a glider's center of gravity on its flight path. They use force diagrams to predict what will happen with the wing behind, in front of, and directly over the glider's center of gravity. They use their results from the Optimizing the Wing Position for Different Nose Weights activity to verify their predictions and find the center of gravity for the nose weight and wing position that gave their glider its longest flight. They compare results from each team to show that in each case the balance point is under the glider's wing, and that gliders with greater nose weight have their centers of gravity closer to the nose.
Lesson 20: Graphing the Center of Gravity vs. Nose Weight and Wing Position (45-90 min)—Students carry out two mathematical experiments, plot the results on a graph, discuss the forms of the graphs, and make predictions based on the graphs. First, they find the position of the glider's center of gravity for different values of nose weight. They examine the data to determine whether there are predictable relationships between the two. Results should show an inverse relationship between these variables. That is (with wing position constant), increasing weight decreases the distance of the center of gravity from the nose of the plane. Conversely, decreasing weight increases the distance to the center of gravity.
Second, they find the position of the glider's center of gravity as the wing position is changed, while nose weight is held constant. Results for this should show a linear relationship. As the distance of the wing from the nose increases, the distance from the nose to the center of gravity increases proportionally.
Lesson 21: Varying the Launcher Stretch (90 min)—Design teams perform experiments to investigate how varying the amount of stretch in the launcher's rubber band affects the flight path and distance of the model. As in previous activities, students graph their data in order to look for patterns and make predictions for optimal launcher-stretch values.
Lesson 22: Wings with Different Mathematical Properties (optional) (45 min)—Students determine and compare the mathematical properties of different wing shapes: area, mean chord length, and aspect ratio.
First, students calculate the area of each sample wing in one of three ways:
Next, students calculate the mean (average) chord length for each wing. The chord is the distance across the wing from front to back. The mean chord length for a non-rectangular wing is equal to the chord of a rectangular wing with the same area and span. Therefore, once students know the area of a wing, they can easily find the chord for a rectangular wing with the same area and wing span. They do this by dividing the wing's area by its wing span. Finally, students determine the aspect ratio for each wing, that is, the wing span divided by the mean chord length.
Lesson 23: Testing Wing Properties (optional) (45-90 min)—Students discuss how they think different wing properties, such as area, span, chord, aspect ratio, and shape might affect the flight path of the Standard Model. Design teams choose a wing property to investigate that they think will give them information about the type of wing they are considering designing for their gliding toy. Students design and carry out experiments that they think will give them useful data on the wing properties they have chosen. Design teams then share their findings with the class.
Lesson 24: Designing a Page Layout (45-90 min)—Students learn about fundamental elements or concepts in designing text— and specifically instructions—on a page, including how to create good proportion and balance. They begin to understand these concepts by examining various examples of page design. Students also learn terms used in page design, such as typeface (or font or display type), grid, margins, and white space.
Lesson 25: What We Know About the Standard Model (45-90 min)—Students summarize their findings about the Standard Model from the testing they have done. The class discusses the effects of the tested variables on the flight path and the distance flown. Instead of trying to find optimal values, students consider how to adjust values to change the flight path of a model prepared and demonstrated by the teacher. Students discuss the interrelationship of the variables. They discuss the observation that there is no optimum setting for any single variable. The effect of each setting depends on all the other settings. Students fill out a sheet that depicts the forces that act on the Standard Model as it flies, and discuss the relationship of the forces and the flight path of the Standard Model.
Lesson 26: Receiving the Requirements from Mobility Press (45 min)—Students receive a letter from Mobility Press that gives them detailed information about the design requirements for both the gliding toy and the book pages. Students read the letter, answer questions about it, and begin to plan their response.
Lesson 27: Integrating and Applying What We Know (45-90 min)—In this activity, students begin to integrate and apply their understanding gained in the Set Goals and Build Knowledge phases to a successful toy glider design. Design teams begin to reconcile the specifications required by Mobility Press as described in its letter, their understanding of the factors involved in the performance of gliders, and their understanding of the needs of the consumers they have investigated.
Lesson 28: Writing a Design Brief (45 min)—In this activity, student design teams use the information from their analysis in the Integrating and Applying What We Know activity to write a design brief, which is a brief description of the product. The Design Brief specifies the characteristics of the gliding toy they plan to design for the book for Mobility Press. The Design Brief includes the appearance of the gliding toy and the kind of gliding performance the toy is designed to have.
Lesson 29: Making a Design Drawing (45-90 min)—Design teams produce drawings of their toy designs based on the Design Brief they wrote in the Writing a Design Brief activity.
Lesson 30: Building a Prototype (45-90 min)—Design teams build a prototype based on the design drawings they made in the Making a Design Drawing activity.
Lesson 31: Testing, Evaluating, and Adjusting the Prototype (45-90 min)—Design teams test their prototypes to see if their designs meet the performance criteria they specified in their Design Briefs. They use their understanding of the factors that affect the flight path to troubleshoot and improve their designs. Each team makes adjustments to its model to help make its flight path correspond as closely as possible to that specified in the team's Design Brief. These may include moving the wings or other flight surfaces and changing the weight on the nose of the model. They repeat the testing, evaluating, and adjusting process until the model meets their performance specifications, or they decide that adjustments are not enough to get the flight path they want, and they must redesign it.
Lesson 32: Quality Assurance Testing (45 min)—Students discuss the requirements of Mobility Press for reliability in the performance of their gliding toys. They discuss the need for quality assurance in industry and the corresponding need to test their prototypes to see that they meet their own performance standards. The class decides on a testing procedure that they think will convince Mobility Press that their prototypes are reliable. Design teams pair up with a testing-partner design team and test one another's prototypes. Students use a test sheet like those they used in the Standard Model experiments to record test data.
Lesson 33: Planning the Book Content (45-90 min)—The class makes initial plans for the organization of the book of gliding toy designs it will create. Students list and discuss the requirements for the book given in the Mobility Press Requirements Letter. They discuss ways to prepare an introduction, a glossary, and a table of contents. They begin thinking about ideas for a title and a book cover design. Finally, students consider whether or not to organize the gliding toy design entries in groups.
Lesson 34: Planning the Book Production (45-90 min)—In this activity, students make decisions about how to transform their written design entries into an actual "published" book. Students discuss who will receive a copy of the book, who will pay for the paper and duplication, the number of copies to make (the print run), and how to print, assemble, and bind the finished copies.
Lesson 35: Organizing the Design Entries (45-90 min)—Students examine examples of published design instructions as an introduction to learning how to write clear, easy-to-follow instructions for their own design entries. They examine factors that affect how this kind of information is communicated and assess the effectiveness of these factors. They make initial decisions about how to organize their design entries.
Lesson 36: Writing Instructions for Building and Flying (45-90 min)—Design teams write instructions that show readers how to build and fly the gliding toys designed by students. Each team must consider how to integrate text and graphics in order to convey the assembly process clearly to its target audience. Students also write explanations of the features that cause their gliding toy to demonstrate its particular flight path.
Lesson 37: Making Scale Drawings (90 min)—Design teams make reduced-scale drawings of the wing surfaces of their gliding toys for incorporation into their design entries, as part of the instruction for building the gliding toys. The drawings are intended to be enlarged and then cut out with scissors by the readers of the book.
Lesson 38: Sharing Final Designs (90 min)—In this activity, student design teams share their final gliding toy designs with the class. Teams will present their design brief specifications, design drawings, consumer data, and flight test results. Each team launches its model to show how well it meets their design brief specifications. The class discusses the relationship between the design of the models and their performance. Students then reflect on how their understanding of gliding toys has grown since they began the challenge.
Lesson 39: The Book-Signing Event (90 min)—The culminating event—a book signing—is a celebration and an opportunity for students to show off their gliding toys and their book of designs. Design teams demonstrate their finished designs and sign copies of the book for one another as well as for invited guests. Each design team may also set up a "poster session" station and give a short presentation about its contribution to the book, demonstrate its gliding toy, and autograph the book. Other formats might be considered, perhaps after you talk with publishers and book stores about such events.
Lesson 40: Reflecting on the Engineering Design Experience (45 min)—Students discuss the experiences they have had in the unit. They reflect on the work they did in each of the phases of the engineering design experience. They discuss what the engineering design experience is.

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Cheshire Man Killed In Head-on Collision in Windsor
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Dalton Man Killed in Cheshire Crash
CHESHIRE, Mass. — A Dalton teen was killed early Friday morning in a single-car accident on Fred Mason Road that injured four others.
Robert Pearson, 19, a passenger in the vehicle, was transported by ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, where he was pronounced deceased.
According to state police from the Cheshire Barracks, the crash occurred at about 12:52 a.m.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Timothy Cooper indicates that a 2009 Nissan Altima operated by a 19-year-old Adams man was traveling south on Fred Mason Road when, for reasons still under investigation, it veered off the west side of the road. The Altima, which had a total of five occupants, collided with trees and rolled over onto its roof.
Two other passengers, a 22-year-old North Adams man and a 30-year-old North Adams man, suffered serious injuries and were transported to Berkshire Medical Center. The operator and another passenger, a 19-year-old woman from North Adams, suffered minor injuries and were transported to BMC as well.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop B with assistance from the state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Services Section and Detective Unit for Berkshire County. Also aiding at the scene were Cheshire Police, the Cheshire Fire Department, and the Adams Ambulance, North Adams Ambulance, and County Ambulance companies.
Both lanes of Fred Mason Road were closed for five hours to accommodate the rescue response and crash investigation. No further information is being released at this time.
A youcaring.com page has been set up to help the family defray the impending expenses.
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Hoosac Valley Valedictorian Dies After Bicycling Accident
CHESHIRE, Mass. — A Hoosac Valley High School valedictorian died Saturday, four days after being struck by an elderly driver while riding her bicycle in Rhode Island.
Mary E. Wilk, 22, was hit while riding along Route 1 near Jerry Brown Farm Road in South Kingstown, R.I., on July 26.
According to South Kingstown Police, she was northbound on her bike when she was struck from behind by a car operated by 88-year-old Claire Archambault of South Kingstown.
She died at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, July 30, as the result of the injuries sustained from the crash.
Wilk, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy Wilk, was valedictorian of the Hoosac Valley class of 2012 and active in sports and clubs at the school. She was class president and member of the student council, and was involved in track, cross country and the Nordic ski teams, and basketball and soccer.
She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor of science in microbiology and was currently a research assistant at Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I.
Police say the accident is still under investigation and that drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash.
This is the second tragedy to strike Hoosac's class of 2012 in a week. Wilk's classmate Ethan Piaggi-Cornell was killed in a motor vehicle accident on Thursday on Route 8 in Adams.
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Multiple Berkshire County Schools Subject Of Bomb Threat
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Collision Involving B Bus Closes Route 8 in Cheshire
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Route 8 was closed to traffic in Cheshire early Thursday afternoon because of a major accident involving a bus and Ford Taurus. State police were reporting "multiple injuries, some serious."
According to scanner reports, three people were considered "critical" and four as minor injuries. The accident occurred just after noontime near the crosswalk just north of Lanesborough Road.
The southbound Berkshire Regional Transit Authority bus veered off the road and into the front yard of a white house on the east side. Both vehicles sustained major front-end damage.
Cheshire Fire Assistant Chief Michael Biagini confirmed seven people total from both the Taurus and the bus were taken to the hospital. He did not know how many people were on the bus at the time and did not know if those in the car were wearing seat belts.
Berkshire Gas was contacted because the bus came to rest next to the gas meter on the house.
"The homeowner was home at the time in the house but was uninjured," Biagini said "They're building a temporary wall inside the house before we can remove the bus."
He referred further questions to the district attorney's office.
A motorist several cars behind the bus said he had come through the light at West Mountain Road and was at about Cheshire Liquor Center when the crash occurred.
"As we got by the driveway, there was a big poof of smoke ... The cars in front pulled over, I pulled over, and they got out and ran up," he said.
The driver said he did not see the accident occur because the bus had just pulled around the slight bend in the road toward the lake and the view was blocked.
Four or five ambulances responded to the scene, he said.
Traffic was beginning to move at about 1:23 p.m.
Village Truck Sales towing was on the scene, but the house had to be secured before the bus can be removed.
We have contacted BRTA for a statement on the incident.
Crash on Rt 8 Chesire involves transit bus and van, and then into a residence. Serious injuries confirmed. Rt8 remains closed.— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) December 17, 2015
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At 2:05 p.m. March 28, police contacted a Windsor woman on the phone regarding a fraud case. The woman told police that she owned a business in Denver and explained that she received a message from a man named Eric Foster with a badge number stating he was with the Internal Revenue Service. The woman called the phone number back, listed in Rochester, N.Y., and spoke to Foster. The woman was told by Foster that he had her social security number and was going to charge her with fraud on March 31. He said she underpaid her taxes the past three years, and asked he if she had an attorney. The woman told police that there were several red flags with the phone call. She told police that her business is set up in a way where the IRS withdraws money from her account every month to cover taxes for the entire year. She also told police that while speaking to Foster, he changed his name to Mike Tyler midway through the conversation, and used the same badge number. When the woman brought up the red flags to the man, he yelled at her and hung up the phone. The woman did some research and discovered that she was being scammed. She contacted the IRS and was told to contact the local police department.
WOMAN FEARS DRIVER DECEASED IN SLEEPER CAB: On March 31, police were called to the 1000 block of Walnut Street regarding a suspicious vehicle. A white semi-truck was supposedly parked for several days at that location and the reporting party was worried the driver was dead inside the semi-truck's cab. Police found the truck was blocking several parking spots and travel lanes, They checked the cab of the truck, which was a sleeper cab and looked inside the sleeping compartment where it was unoccupied. The truck showed as being owned by FRS Enterprises in Greeley. Police located the business number and left a message. Police told the reporting party that the owner of the lot would have to have the truck removed.
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- n. a basket used in Ireland, mainly for carrying turf
- n. The graphite formed incidentally in iron smelting.
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But my inclination - call it the Evil Inclination if you must - is to say to these Suicidebaums: lech lim sotz, kish mirn tuchas, un chupa mes huevos, bitches.
If you not giving him enough kish, him squees him licker up into your naz, taco-tung style.
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Him jumps up into ur lap and presents him face for kish.
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We had decided to attend our local church, which celebrates an Hungarian mass, Father Kiss pronounced kish is the priest and talks with a thick accent, which is barely understandable.
Kesh/kish is therefore a common Irish word, reminding us that Heaney is not an English poet.
Had Alvarez allowed his eye to stray one entry beyond OED's kesh, dialect for kex, an umbelliferous plant, he would have come upon kesh-work with a cross reference to kish, Irish for a wicker basket, and by extension to a causeway built up on wicker baskets of earth or stone, and to a corduroy road.
If a customer was on drugs and showed it, or even broke out a stick of kish, I eased him out quickly and sent him down the line to the Chinaman's. \par
Midway in her descent her head struck against the edge of the steps, with a kish, such as an egg-shell makes when broken against the edge of a platter, and then plunged into the dark pool at my feet, where I could presently see her lying in the clear depths and the blood curling upward from the wound in her skull like a dark smoke.
Moooikill A Aitcha Ha ignorant as a kish of brogues, worth fifty thousand pounds.
Manny's th 'time I've seen him ride by our place, an' me father'd raise his head from th 'kish iv turf an' touch his hat to th 'gr-reat man.


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Spelling Bee Champ Asked to Spell Covfefe
Friday morning on CNN, Alisyn Camerota and Chris Cuomo welcomed Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Ananya Vinay, and naturally, they asked her to spell something. It wasn't exactly a word they asked her to spell, not a real one anyway. They asked her to spell "Coffee", the fake word president Trump introduced to the world in a tweet Tuesday night.


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A Promotional Product supplier in Brisbane, Prima Connection offers a large range of Promotional Products from our central Brisbane location. We have a large range of promotional products, including promotional pens, promotional coffee cups, branded USB flashdrives, promotional Power Banks, promotional Polo Shirts, promotional caps
Prima Connection specialises in working with your company to ensure your logo and branding is the best it can be on our range of Promotional Products, Display Systems and Corporate Clothing.
Prima Connection has a showroom at Murarrie, Brisbane which is available by appointment so that you can view our wide range of Promotional Products, Corporate Clothing and Displays.
Prima Connection also works with many companies around Australia, we produce Promotional Products for clients in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
The Prima Connection range of Promotional Products include Promotional Bags, Promotional Pens, Promotional USB Flash Drives, Promotional Drink Bottles and Promotional Tablet Compendiums. Our range is always increasing, refer to our easy to use website for our huge range of Promotional Products, we have thousands of products to choose from.
Prima Connection also offers a range of products to promote to University students, Corporate Promotional Merchandise for business to business promotion, Queensland Government Promotional Products, Mining Company Promotion and LTI recognition.
The New Products for Future Thinkers Button on the front page of the Prima Connection website helps you find the fun and funky promotional products that we produce. You should always make sure your Promotional Product choice is eye catching so your client will use it over and over again.
Prima Connection is the future thinking company for Promotional Products, we will always find something new and innovative for your next event or promotion.
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Looking for a Massage in Downtown Buffalo NY? You have come to the right place. Please browse through the wide variety of massage options below an find the best option that suites you. If you have any questions at all just give us a call.
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Fascia is the layers of connective tissue that envelops all structures of the body. Over time, with poor posture, lack of exercise, stress to the body, trauma, injury and over training – fascia will thicken, shorten and build up adhesions. This can inhibit your movement, cause tension, pain and instability in your body during your daily activities.
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Saturday 31 March 2018
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
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Noises Off by Michael Frayn
A farce about putting on a farce, provides comedic insight in the
onstage and backstage challenges of opening a show involving highly
improbable events, misunderstandings and mistaken identities. We
meet the cast and crew of Nothing On(the play within the play) the
night before opening as the actors struggle with entrances, exits and
getting props in their right place at the right time. As tensions mount
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MEDIA RELEASE | March 24, 2017
For Immediate Release
Hanover –Hanover is hosting an information meeting on Tuesday April 4th for residents and community leaders to learn about the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee. The event will be held at 10:00am at the P & H Centre's Lion's Den.
As part of the Needs Assessment report presented to Council by Dr. John Lewis following the age-friendly surveys and focus groups, next steps included developing an Age-Friendly Advisory Committee. This session will provide insight to where Hanover is in the Age-Friendly Community process, what the Town's next steps will be, as well as how to become a part of the Age Friendly Advisory Committee.
An age-friendly community is described as a community where policies, services and structures are designed to support and enable seniors to live in a secure environment, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully. Age-friendly is recognized by the World Health Organization and explores the following dimensions: community support and health services, outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, communication and information and civic participation and employment.
Hanover residents, community leaders and agency representatives are welcome to attend this information session. If you would like to attend or for more information, please contact Laura Webb.
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With directional light (whether indoors or out), it's always important to know where your light is actually coming from. Seems obvious, I know, but sometimes the obvious things need to be said and heard. Knowing where the light is coming from is the first step in using in it to your advantage. One of my favorite little directions for models is to find the light (meaning to aim their face towards it). With directional light that creates a bit of mood while still leaving a luminous, flattering light on your model's face.
Ready for some secrets? This frame wasn't shot in a studio. It was actually shot in an alley with with a white wall in front of her, reflecting light in from above. Since the light was pretty directional from the top right (her right), I had her look up towards it so she had light in both of her eyes. That left soft light on her face, and defined her bone structure a bit more.
This was frame was all about playing for me. We are artists and get to create whatever the heck we want to I set up a day in the studio to experiment for the sake of having fun. In this image, I was shooting through plastic sheeting which was hung in between us. The light was coming in from a window on her right so I had her look in between the window and my lens. That gave a more dramatic side light while still lighting up the blue in her irises. Win-win!


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Some people take up an instrument like guitar, drums or piano simply for the fun of playing alone. But most musicians dream of playing in front of a live audience one day! When that day finally comes don't let it be ruined because you forgot to pack all the little accessories that make a gig happen. The worst feeling in the world is standing in front of a crowd of music lovers and suddenly realizing that you just lost your last guitar pick!
A performing musician's survival pack will consist of different items depending on the instrument you play but there are some basic things any musician needs to get through a gig. First, everyone needs power so packing extra extension cords is a no brainer. But do you have any ground lift adapters? A ground lift adapter allows you to fit a three-prong electric plug into a two-prong outlet. While grounding electrical devices like amplifiers is always safer, many venues have no three prong outlets near the stage. Ground lifts are available for less than a dollar, so pick up a bunch the next time you're at a hardware store.
Speaking of grounding, make sure you have a direct box. A direct box, or D.I. box is a wonderful device that can save a gig in more ways than one. Without getting too technical, direct boxes convert a high-level instrument signal to a low-level one. They are useful for plugging guitars into microphone jacks on a P.A. system. But more importantly, they have a magical ability to eliminate ground hum from an instrument's sound. You can get a direct box for under $100 and any musician that uses an electrical instrument should have one.
A few more items like extra instrument cables, a folding music stand, flash light, and duct tape round out the basics. The rest of the items in you musical survival pack will vary by instrument. Guitar players should obviously have extra guitar strings a picks. Drummers should have extra drum heads and sticks. Horn players need extra reeds, but what about keyboard players? Keyboards don't really have parts that wear out at a moment's notice like other instruments. But they do have something that can easily be lost.
Most keyboard players never think about their power adapter until they misplace it! Adapters are often specific to the keyboard brand so you can't just replace them with any old cord from a hardware store. Whenever I buy a new keyboard I immediately order an extra power adapter from the manufacturer.
My musical survival pack has saved several gigs. I always love the look of relief on my guitar player's face when a horrible electric hum goes away because I packed a D.I. box. Or, how happy my singer looks when a simple roll of duct tape repairs a broken microphone stand. Performing musicians practice too hard to let a missing guitar pick or broken drum head ruin a gig. So, get the items for your survival pack to-day, and don't let anything stop the show!


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What do you think of when you hear the word Instagram? Filters that make your eyes stand out more, blurred edges and something that looks picture perfect, even if the image didn't start off that way. I don't know about you, but I can sometimes find social media hard, I become weighed down with seeing images of peoples "perfect" lives and their always happy families. Sometimes, just sometimes I feel like I don't want to be around that or always be happy. Social media can be great on so many levels and whenever the big bosses of such social media platforms do things that raise awareness around self-harm it is always so positive.
Imagine my delight when I realised the beauty magazine Elle had compiled a piece about an introduction by the CEO of Instagram that allows people to do a few things if they are suffering with or have suffered with self-harm. Instagram already have a heap of tools available, such as deleting and reporting comments as well as blocking and reporting accounts. Now users can go to their settings icon and make a list of words that they find upsetting or triggering and ensure that posts containing those words do not appear in any of their feeds. If you want to know about Facebooks best kept secret, you can...here
Here is a helpful guide to show you the tools I am talking about on Instagram
If you have an Adroid look for this icon
If you have an iPhone, look for this icon
Hit that button and scroll to settings;
When you are there hit the comments button, you will then see this
From there you can hide all things that are innoproriate or put in your own key words, like this
I will leave you with some words from the CEO of Instagram himself
"My commitment to you is that we will keep building features that safeguard the community and maintain what makes Instagram a positive and creative place for everyone. To learn more about comments on Instagram, check out help.instagram.com." Kevin Systrom CEO & Co-founder, Instagram (Taken from the post made on Instagram by Kevin Systrom)


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Strong's Hebrew1366. gebul -- border, boundary, territory
... unused word Definition border, boundary, territory NASB Word Usage area (1), barrier
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Coastlands (29 Occurrences)
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Settlements (27 Occurrences)
Ashdod (21 Occurrences)
Surrounding (78 Occurrences)
Villages (106 Occurrences)
Gaza (22 Occurrences)
Bible ConcordanceCoastline (3 Occurrences)
Numbers 34:6 "'For the western border, you shall have the great sea and the border of it : this shall be your west border.
Joshua 15:12 The west border was to the shore of the great sea. This is the border of the children of Judah according to their families.
Joshua 15:47 Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; to the brook of Egypt, and the great sea with its coastline.
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|0.25" (6.35mm)
|Max Velocity
|656 fps
|Overall Length
|Shot Capacity
|Cocking Effort
|32 lbs.
|Front Sight
|Fiber Optic
|Rear Sight
|Adjustable for windage & elevation
|11mm dovetail
|Two-stage adjustable
|Suggested for
|Small game hunting/plinking
|Break barrel
|Body Type
|7.5 lbs
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Things I liked: I wanted a .22 air rifle with open sights, since I have a nice scoped Webley Tomahawk in .22 that takes care of that angle. I liked the fact that I didn't have to buy the el-cheapo kit scope with this rifle. While some kit scopes are better than others, most are pretty crap in my opinion. I actually spent more on the scope than I did on my Tomahawk and it was worth it! Anyway, the open sights on this gun a very good, although being used to iron sights, it did take me awhile to get used to the fiber optics. I actually found them distracting at first, but have adjusted to them well. All in all, this is a well made, traditional springer, that performs quite well, and is without a doubt worth the money if not an outstanding value. I'd put it right up there with the Diana/RWS rifles, some of which cost considerably more. It is also not overly heavy and easily manageable, although perhaps not a good choice for a kids gun.
Things I would have changed: I personally don't much care for the plastic muzzle break and would have much preferred and nicely crowned muzzle with a dove tail groove cut in the top, so I could install the front sight of my choice, but I guess it does give you something more to grap when cocking the rifle. Frankly, the gun cocks rather easily considering the power output, but it's also odd that there is no noticeable click when it's fully cocked. The fit an finish are good, but not great, but the quality of the barrel and other working parts is pretty obvious.
What others should know: The trigger on this rifle is surprising light! Out of the box, mine had almost no take up on the 1st stage and a very creepy 2nd stage. It took me awhile to get it adjusted, but it now has a nice take up on the 1st stage and then a light, crisp break on the 2nd stage. The trick to adjust is that when you turn the small adjustment screw that's right behind the trigger, it not only lengthens the 1st stage, but also shortens the 2nd stage. If you go too far the first stage will feel very creepy. The other larger, silver adjustment screw adjusts the break pressure required and frankly l'd like to have a bit more adjustment, because mine is as heavy as it can be set and the break point pressure is still very light. However, it is distinct and predictable and now that I've got it adjusted I am yery pleased with it. As far as accuracy, it surprised me how different the impact point was with different weight pellets (especially left to right), but I was able to get all I shot to group.
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Things I liked: The gun is well made with good material, wood and steel.Easy to cock it and firm when it close. It is lite and easy to handle. I try 3 types of High end Pellets and the best was for me the JSB .25 Cal. 25.39 gr. accurate up to 65", grouping 1". I can say for the money worth every Penny. I try 3-4 Break Burrell Air Rifles, with Spring Piston or Gas Ram with more Power and they did not come close to this one. So I can say is a High End Rifle.
Things I would have changed: I would not change a thing in this Rifle, but I wish they put on it a Dove Rail or waiver mount, this way you will not worry about the Scope slide back. I install one my self.
What others should know: Buy this rifle and get a Scope mount like I did and then you will see batter things from this Rifle. The Trigger is not in the Class of a TO6, BUT is close to TO5 and that is not that bad.
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Things I liked: I like my Cometa Fenix 400 .25 cal the best of all my air guns. It has a wonderful, predictable, light trigger. It's very accurate. It is mechanically very smooth and makes good noises while cocking. The quality of the materials, finishes and construction are all very high. The proportions of the gun, overall, and the stock, in particular, are svelte and elegant - it feels sophisticated, superbly balanced and well thought-out; it is a joy to hold and shoot.
Things I would have changed: Not a thing!
What others should know: I purchased the $10-for-10 service when I bought this gun from PA. Using the Gamo Pro-Magnum 21.91 grain pellet, the average velocity was 566.08 FPS and the average muzzle energy was 15.59 FPE. Being a springer, once the gun is broken in, both numbers will change. Don't judge this gun solely on the "numbers," for the quality of the shooting experience with this gun is extremely high. I also have a Hatsan Mod 125 in .25 which essentially doubles this gun's muzzle energy, and is also accurate, but the 125's shooting experience is not nearly as pleasant as the Fenix'. Both guns have their place, and the Cometa Fenix 400's place is in my heart. It's that good. I like it so much that I also purchased .177 cal and .22 cal versions of this exact same gun. I can hardly wait to take delivery and start shooting them! Of course, I'll post my findings on those two here, too.
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Where this air rifle come from?..
Spain along with Norica and Gamo.
what grain pellet works best in the 22 fenix 400
Also try the lighter H&N Field Target Trophy .25 Cal, 19.91 Grains, Domed, which works well in other .25s. My Cometas are .177 and .22 so I can't confirm it directly.
I would suggest JSB.22-Jumbo [JSB Diabolo Exact Jumbo .22...]
What is the cocking force required?
Easier than my (RWS) Diana 34s but with superior power.
I think is even less. 32 lbs. Very easy to cock this rifle.
I would say it's in the 35-40 lbs range.
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|Some snaps from my Rotterdam trip. More to come!
Hey everyone,
What have you been up to? Yesterday I had my last exame and I'm so nervous about it. I had my result back from my exam of last week and apperently I didn't do so well. I thought I did so I really don't understand my grade. It just made me feel really bad. I learn so hard to get and then I get such a low grade. I'm trying my best not to stress about it, because that won't solve anything.
I finally have a week off, which is really needed, so tomorrow I'm going to the movies. I love going to the cinema. I go there quite a lot haha. So tomorrow I'm going to watch The Great Wall starring Matt Damon. I'm so excited! Here are some snaps taken two weeks ago in Rotterdam. Tomorrow I will post a new story of my trip with pictures of course. So if you don't want to miss out and like to support me, follow my blog on Bloglovin by clicking here and on instagram by clicking here.
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After i get the wallet , key and mobile, i'll go out at the normal school day.
But, I can't find my wallet!
Oh god the time is 7:34 now.
So i didn't think about it, go to grab some bux and go out.
When i get on the bus, then i started to think.
Where is my wallet?
As i remember, last time i used in minibus.
Fortunately,someone just pick up.
And notice my school that my wallet is there.
After school, i go there and get back my wallet.
Those money was gone, but those freakin cards still there.
Yesterday i still thinking when i will lost my octopus card (In F1-F3,i lost 3 octopuses)
And ♥♥♥♥ that guy who steal my money!


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Approx size 36" x 30 1/2", estate item
Drugstore sign
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 6 of 47)
Rexall griffin drugs
Vintage phillips 66 sign
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 7 of 47)
Double sided measures 70? tall 68? wide
Vintage AC TV & Radio Service
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 8 of 47)
Most lights still intact
Vintage Goodyear Sign
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 9 of 47)
Measures 34? x 58?
Apco Petroleum Products Sign
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 10 of 47)
Porclin measures 60? x 97?
Vintage goodyear Tires sign
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 11 of 47)
Porcelin 40 1/2? tall x 72? wide
Vintage rangerboat lightup sign
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 12 of 47)
49? tall x 77? wide
Custom built Smoker
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 13 of 47)
Custom Built Smoker Grill
Trailer mounted, steel grates floor, comes with tongue lock
1997 Bajaj Auto Rickshaw
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 14 of 47)
1997 Bajaj Auto Rickshaw
Used as a taxi in India for several years before being shipped to the United States. Vehicle is not running. Has a 6.5 horsepower diesel engine. The engine turns freely and has good compression.Only a few of these vehicles have ever made it to the United States. Here is your chance to own something very unique and fun.
1978 Cadillac Deville
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 15 of 47)
1978 Cadillac Deville 2 door Coupe
Drives and rides excellent. Driven from South Dakota to Oklahoma in mid-October. Mileage is believed by seller to be less than 47,000, however, odometer failed on SD to OK trip. Speedometer is working, however. Needs some TLC but a very nice car. Too nice to park outside but will not fit in my garage. Tracks straight on the road and stops without pulling. Recent brakes, shocks, tune up, hoses, etc. Radio and power antenna do not work. Registered and titled in Oklahoma on 11-9-2017. Title in transit but will be available next week.
2007 Harley Davidson Softail Custom
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 16 of 47)
2007 Harley Davidson Softail Custom
96 cubic inch engine, 20,900 miles, lots of extras, after market apes, all chrome hand controls with buttons, aftermarket headlight, flame front and rear turn signals, aftermarket 2 inch extended foot controls, flame plate set, luggage rack, 1.75 inch lowered rear end and chrome transmission cover. Bike runs and rides excellent. Always serviced on schedule.
1950 Ford Woody Project Car
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 17 of 47)
1950 Ford Woody Project Car
This project woody has been in barn storage for 37 years, the flathead V8 engine does turn freely, car has rare wood tailgate.
1964 Ford F 100 Stepside Pickup Truck
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 18 of 47)
1964 Ford F 100 Stepside Pickup Truck
Rebuilt 351 Windsor engine with about 13,000 miles, Edelbrock heads, Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor, C4 automatic transmission, Ford 9 inch rear end (non-posi), power front disc brakes, aluminum radiator, NOS poly glass tires, interior by Sonny's of Midwest City, new windshield with rubber, new rear window rubber, clear title. There is a little rust on lower rear fenders beneath the steps (see pictures) but other than those two spots, this is a pretty solid truck. This is a great truck for that person wanting a great base for a vehicle to bring to the next level or just enjoy it as it is with the cool patina look. Owner selling to raise funds for another long awaited project. This is really a neat truck.
1986 Ford F150 Lariat XLT
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 19 of 47)
1986 Ford F150 Lariat XLT
This is a one owner F150 extra cab pick up truck with 55,000 actual miles. Features Ford's bulletproof and economical 300 ci 4.9 liter straight six engine, automatic 3 speed transmission, XLT Lariat Package, cold a/c, hot heat, dual fuel tanks, cruise control, super clean interior with plush front seat with no rips, tears or stains.Vehicle also has a clean vehicle history report. I (Johnny B) got to drive this truck and it drives like a dream. Tight truck with no rattles. I would imagine that this is as close to driving a new 1986 Ford pick up off the lot as you can get. This truck will not disappoint.
1966 Ford Ranchero
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 20 of 47)
1966 Ford Ranchero
Project car, a/c, 200 ci straight 6 engine missing head, all other engine parts are included, 3 on the tree standard transmission, clean title
1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 21 of 47)
1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
25th Anniversary Mustang, Bright white paint, New Top, rebuilt 302 ci (5.0) engine, T5 5 speed manual trans with recent upgraded racing clutch with short pattern shifter, cold a/c and hot heat, new window regulators (both doors), new tires, tinted windows, new radiator, flow master mufflers, new injectors, new alternator, new power steering pump, cold air intake, sway bar bushings, Hellos lights and much more. Black leather interior not perfect but decent for the year. This is a lot of fun to drive and gets thumbs up wherever it goes. Here is an affordable 90's muscle car.
1982 Chevy Camaro IROC Z clone
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 22 of 47)
1982 Chevy Camaro IROC Z clone
Here is a look at me lime green Camaro. Lots of custom touches all over this Chevy along with tons of new parts. Custom paint job with purple flake in the look at me lime green custom paint, New 350 ci Vortec engine with upgraded cam, 4 bbl dual feed Holley 750 carb, estimated at 450 hp, New 700R4 automatic trans, new brakes and rotors, new tires, new struts, Hellos lights, headers, new door trims and felts, tinted windows, New stereo and lots more. About 9 grand has been invested in this ride.
2006 Harley Davidson Custom Chopper
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 23 of 47)
2006 Harley Davidson Custom Chopper 1980 Ironhead bike titled as a 2006 custom build, This chopper has a 1980 Ironhead motor with a Paughco Rigid frame and a fatbod tanks. Bike has electronic ignition and LED blinkers, The maroon metallic paint gives this bike a striking appearance. Odometer reads 3,952, engine displacement 1000 cc
1950 Ford pick up truck
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 24 of 47)
1950 Ford pick up truck
details pending...
1930 Ford pick up truck
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 25 of 47)
1930 Ford pick up truck
Model A frame stretched, 350 Chevy engine bored 30 over with 292 cam, Lokar shifter, Mallory distributor magnetic trigger, 3 2'2 by Keith Knoxville TN Rochester Carbs, "Classic Instruments" flamed gauges, S10 rear end with 308 gears, "Unisteer" rack & pinion, "Tanks" poly glass tank, Walker radiator with Cooling Component fan & shroud, heater, Grand Am seats, Haywire harness, Howel running boards and rear fenders "Wide", "Speedway hair pins in front, Triangular 4 bar rear also "Speedway, 32 headlight stands and halogen lights with turn signals, 32 tailights, BFG radial w whites, Ford hubcaps bumpers.


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Lots of Tasty
"…the roasted corn and caramel apples are super delicious treats." ~ Laura Van Valkenburgh
Home Cookin' Cafe
Our widest selection of hot food, the Home Cookin' Café in the Courtyard offers a variety of family favorites like juicy Cheeseburgers, French fries, scrumptious pulled pork sandwiches, salads, freshly made chicken wraps (cold), corn dogs, hot dogs and more! This is also the place to get our locally-grown, freshly roasted sweet corn!
Maizie's Dairy Barn
Located right next door to the Home Cookin' Café, Maizie's Dairy Barn is the place to get a treat! Choose from hand dipped ice cream, milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream and more! In the fall, pick up some hot chocolate, roasted nuts, hot apple cider or hot coffee.
School House Sweet Shop
Stop in at the School House Sweet Shop for your favorite sweet treat! We have wide assortment of candy and sweet treats, and of course, our famous fudge. Ask for a taste of our feature flavor of the day or get some to take home!
Apple Cider Donuts
Try some of our delicious apple cider donuts, available on Saturdays. Just follow your nose down to the Donut Shop in the Courtyard for a taste of cinnamon-sugary goodness!
Funnel Cake Wagon
Enjoy our powdered delights on Saturdays in the fall. A classic fair food loved by many, our funnel cakes are available in the Barnyard, along with fried oreos and yummy caramel apple sundaes. Try your favorite fair treats, only available on Friday evenings and Saturdays in the fall!
Smores And More Wagon
You don't need a campfire to enjoy a Smore, a traditional fall treat. Why call them Smores? Because once you have one, you'll want some more. We will have this treat toasted and ready for your to enjoy. Stop by for a tasty treat and more at our Smores and More Wagon.
If you prefer to make your own, bring your own fixings and rent one of our Campfire Sites.
Kettle Corn Wagon
Our home made kettle corn is the perfect blend of sweet and salty! Eat some while you walk around the farm or take it home to enjoy later. Kettle corn is also available at various food stands throughout the property, including the Corn Cafe, the Lemonade Stand, the School House Sweet Shop, and the General Store.
Lemonade Wagon
Try our fresh-squeezed lemonade, available all season long in the Barnyard AND in the Courtyard
Chuck Wagon Cafe and Grill
Located at the far end of the Barnyard, our Chuck Wagon offers Cheeseburgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Pork Carnitas sandwich, Corn Dogs (Fall Saturday item Chicken on a stick), pork nachos and more!
Pizza And Pop
Open during all seasons, stop buy for some pizza and a nice cool drink.
Dippin Dots
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a nice cool treat, stop by and try your unique Dippin Dots ice cream treat. Open during all seasons.
Bring Your Own Picnic Lunch
Guests of Cherry Crest Farm are permitted to bring their own picnic lunches to enjoy. Please be considerate of others and do not leave your coolers or lunch bags at the picnic tables.
Check out our gluten-free menu!
Check out our Kosher menu!
Please note, not all menu items available at all times. Menu subject to change without notice.


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Mouse pointer location controls ball movement.
Missiles can be wrapped in your chain to prevent them from harming your base.
If a missile touches the base while free from the chain, the game resets.
If you're interested in doing art for this game, email me at email@example.com
Made with GameMaker Studio: Professional and HTML5 export
Public build #7
-Fixed a rather large bug that I somehow failed to notice for a long time (hitting wrapped enemies with your ball didn't kill them)
-Messed around with the chain and ball physics values. Feedback for that here: http://strawpoll.me/1742336
-Chain now draws below the ball, excluding the last link
-Updated graphics!
-Now runs on Android web browsers
-Enemies changed to neon red missiles
-Missiles can change orientation while wrapped, which should make the game run smoother and look better
-Missiles now have a couple particle effects, cancelling out any efficiency gained from the aforementioned change
I'd like to thank everyone for playing. It's very exciting having people enjoying and playing the small part of a game featured above. It keeps me going, and I really do appreciate it!
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Chuck Freilich was a deputy national security adviser in Israel. He is now a senior fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and an adjunct professor of international relations at Harvard, NYU and the Interdisciplinary Center in Israel.
Prof. Freilich is the author of "Zion's Dilemmas: How Israel Makes National Security Policy", (Cornell Press, 2012) and Israeli National Security: A New Strategy for an Era of Change (Oxford 2017). He is also co-authoring a book on Israel and the threat of cyber warfare.
Prof. Freilich was a Senior Analyst at the Israel Ministry of Defense, policy adviser to a cabinet minister, delegate at the Israeli Mission to the UN and executive director of two non-profits. He has appeared as a commentator for ABC, NBC, CNN, NPR, El-Jazeera and various US, Israeli and foreign radio and TV stations. He has been quoted in the NY Times and other media and published numerous articles and op-eds on a variety of Middle Eastern issues.
Born in New York, he immigrated to Israel in his teens. He lives in Hod Hasharon, has two grown children, Lior and Tal, and teaches in the US each year during the spring semester.


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The office desk someday may consist of just one all-purpose computer -- and little else. Even the telephone will be part of the computer, storing numbers and keeping track of the duration and times of calls.
The computerized phone is a fact of life with the PBX (private branch exchange) -- the modern-day equivalent of the old mechanical switchboards at which operators once sat surrounded by wires and push-pull switches.


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As BEDA is now over I wanted to take this time to give you all a very sincere and heartfelt Thank You. I know that their really are the few of you who went back to the blog every single day in August to check out the new posts and I really appreciate each and every one of you who made the effort and took the time out to sit down and read my posts. I know I am not a famous blogger by any means and am only new to the game but to know that their are still some of you out their who show your support is truly astounding and I am very grateful.
During BEDA I was lucky enough to get tweets and mentions of my blog posts by Top Box Canada, Josie Maran, Benefit Cosmetics, and Perricone MD. Those are some big names and I really feel giddy about that.
I want you to know that just because BEDA is over does not mean that the posts will end. I will continue to post regularly to this blog so make sure to check back. Skincare is my passion and if you don't follow me on twitter you should (link here), I mentioned on twitter, a new thing that I wanted to start which is "Cleanser Spotlight" where I test out new cleansers each month and review them on the blog in a spotlight type of post. I may do the same with moisturizers and toners and other skincare products in the future.
As school is starting in a couple of days I know that I will be busy with that plus work but I am committed to this journey. You all have shown me how supportive you can be and getting that support has really made me want to pursue blogging a lot more... After all it's something that I love and we should always do things we love because that is when we are truly happy. I feel like I have finally found something to look forward to and be happy about during this time in my life and I don't want it to end just yet.
Writing these posts and having something to look forward to was really exhilarating. I am really proud of myself that having never blogged before that I was able to keep my promise and post blogs on my scheduled timeframe and not miss a day. At times it was hard when I came home tired from work and was not finished with a post that needed to go up the next morning but those are the times when you realize just how much you love and enjoy something that you're willing to stay committed to it.
This has been such an awesome (yes I am using that word a lot today but that is just how I feel) journey. I hope that you will stay tuned to my blog. I have lots of things coming up. I even plan on doing some giveaways once tuition and books are paid for and I will have some extra money to spend on some cool prizes so make sure that you follow my blog because only blog followers will have the ability to be eligible for winning prizes (it's only fair).
Thank You once again for your support and I hope you stay with me for more of this journey. Lots of love.
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You guys...this post...it really pains me to show you this. But something has to be done and I think putting it out there in blog land will help me to get motivated to get it done sooner. Plus, I don't ever want any single person for a single second to feel like we are living in a home that is rainbows and unicorns and everything is perfect. We are an ordinary family that makes messes and has our lazy moments.
This is the ugly truth, my Monica's closet...
Yes...I use our dining table to work and create. I have an office that we re-did for this very purpose. Do I use it for that? Simple answer, no. Long answer, I spent too long making sure it looked pretty that I never made sure that it would function for what I needed it for. This mess gets pushed to the side every time we eat dinner. I have been known to be racing around trying to move everything and add a final coat of paint to boards and get dinner on the table that sometimes dinner time straight up stresses me out. I should probably add that I am a messy crafter. I work like crazy not thinking about the mess and then take one day off and spend it cleaning, just to start the cycle again.
And you would never know it, but under that mess is a beautiful table my husband built. A table that I look at Pinterest and just know would look just as beautiful as some of the tables I have pinned with their beautiful center pieces, burlap runners and gorgeous place settings.
The good news, I do have a plan. Shortly after my husband made our table he also built a desk for the kitchen so that we could use the computer we had as a family computer.
The hutch on top is from our tv stand that was once my parent's bedroom furniture. I'm not sure what I am going to do with the hutch part yet but the desk is a perfect work area for me. This piece will be replaced by this...
The kitchen hutch that my in-laws were getting rid of and I just knew that it would be beautiful in my office. This is one of the pieces that is not functional for me. The storage underneath? Full of scrapbooking supplies that I don't need. This piece will give me the extra storage I need in the kitchen and can house the computer for the kids. And I've always wanted an old hutch in the kitchen, so this girl is getting painted white with distressing and the glass is getting replaced with some chicken wire. You know, the faux vintage effect that fits so many of our budgets so well!
The desk will move in to this spot and I plan on adding some open shelving above to store signs as they are drying, that way I can still work on more than one order at a time and not take over the entire house.
So stay tuned, hopefully everything will be moving soon!


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Hello everyone!
I am in a really good mood today. My job is finally being more interesting since I've started because I've got some more responsibility tasks and now I'm definitely starting to learn new stuff. The next little thing that made me happy is that my new oxford shoes I recently bought in Belgrade are now finally ready to be worn - they've been too tight for me, even if everything seemed alright at the shop.
In this blog post I'd like to recommend you a product I just randomly picked up while shopping makeup a couple of months ago (I'd say in July this year) and think this is one of these products that are far too cheap for the benefit it gives.
I proudly present you
Kiko Luxurious Lashes extra volume brush mascara
Kiko Luxurious Lashes mascara makes your lashes look absolutely perfect and at the same time really natural. You'd catch people thinking if you put fake lashes or you've been treating them with a lash boosting serum (at least that's what people say to my lashes).
This mascara is from an italian "drugstoreish" make-up brand KIKO. In Vienna they have independent shops, so you cannot really find them in drugstores, but they have online shop and ship worldwide, too. They are definitely not pricey, but the quality is often compared to some high-end products.
This mascara has a huuuuuge brush with lots of tiny plastic "needles" (I don't really know how to define these), which means that the brush takes every single eyelash of yours and give it a proper colour, curl and volume. Maybe that's why it provides such a fantastic natural look.
The fluid is not too watery, it's more creamy and mid-thick, which I do prefer.
|left: with Kiko Luxurious Lashes; right: without mascara
P.S. Yes, I have freckles :)
I normally use this mascara for daytime because it really gives that natural girly look, makes your eyes look bigger, wider and also stays "in place" for the whole day! You are definitely not going to see any clumps, spider legs and many other "mascara issues".
My personal opinion:
Kiko Luxurious Lashes mascara gives the best result to lightweight, silky lashes. If you have stubborn, straight lashes, you'll need an extra lash curler assistance before putting the mascara on.
So guys, I hope you liked my review, would be glad to hear your comments, opinions, suggestions etc.
If you are maybe interested in me suggesting you mascaras for "stubborn lashes", let me know in comments below.
If you are maybe interested in me suggesting you mascaras for "stubborn lashes", let me know in comments below.
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In the end... a perfect song for rainy, autumnal days.
Crosses - Thholyghst


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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Workshop @Kathmandu
Date: 23-24 Dec. , 2016
Venue: Yak & Yeti
In this two-day CSPO training by "Madhur Kathuria"; you will learn how to get better ROI delivered ?, how best to prioritize and estimate to deliver value and satisfaction to your clients. The Product Owner is the key to Scrum Project Success and is Accountable for ROI, Business Value and Customer Delight and have a clear product vision.
Intended Audience
-Business Managers
-IT Leadership
-IT Managers
-Business Managers
-Product Manager
-Product Owner
-Sr Developer
-Business Analyst
-Senior Management
2 Days
Certified Scrum Product Owner® is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals. CSPO is the one responsible to interact with customers showing them value being delivered by product getting developed and have been taught the Scrum terminology, practices, and principles that enable them to fulfill the role of Product Owner on a Scrum team. CSPOs are typically the individuals who are closest to the "business side" of the project. They are responsible for product and are expected to do the best possible job of satisfying all the stakeholders. CSPOs maintain the product backlog and ensure that everyone knows the priorities.
Taking the CSPO course is the first step on your path of becoming more Agile.
Content Outline and Learning Objectives from CSPO Workshop
1.Scrum Basics Scrum Flow, the core components of the Scrum framework, and the Scrum vocabulary The principles/legs of empirical process control The work culture Scrum creates
2.Roles & Responsibilities Scope of the Product Owner, ScrumMaster and the team role in detail Understand why there is no project manager and no agile product manager
3.Product Vision Importance of having the product vision as an overarching goal galvanizing the entire Scrum team Desirable qualities of the vision and how it can be shaped Importance of carrying out just enough prep work Relationship between vision and product roadmap
4.Estimating The different estimation levels in Scrum The
accuracy of an estimate or precision of the estimate Estimates of size and duration Impact of pressuring team members to provide low estimates Difference between estimating and committing
5. Product Backlog What is product backlog Product backlog grooming
6. Prioritizing Importance and benefits of prioritizing the product backlog Implications of saying everything is mandatory Prioritization decisions Factors for proper prioritization of a product backlog Understand how much latitude to give a team in adjusting the sequence of work
7. Release Management The goals and how to of release planning Implications of saying everything is mandatory Prioritization decisions Factors for proper prioritization of a product backlog Understand how much latitude to give a team in adjusting the sequence of work
8. Sprints The product owners role in Scrum meetings, and how the Product Owner and Team collaborate Why sprints are timeboxed and protected Understand the concept of sustainable pace. Understand team commitmentThat's why it's so essential to start your Scrum journey the correct way: by taking a high quality CSM training led by either of the top Scrum experts in the world.
A memoir of our previous CSM/CSPO workshops
Few words of Appreciation from the attendees of CSM/CSPO training by Madhur Kathuria
Meet your Trainer "Madhur Kathuria"
A Certified Scrum Trainer, Certified Enterprise Coach and an Enterprise Agile Transformation coach by profession, a nomad by choice, and a networker through passion, Madhur looks forward to life as a vault full of opportunities and strongly believes that every person has the right key to unlock this potential. His firm belief in agile philosophy and principles brought him to the world of Agile coaching and transformation and after being lucky to be certified as India's first Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), his endeavor is to spread the benefits of Agile by helping others adopt the essence of Agile methods and avoid the Scrum myths.
As one of the only 10 experts on this planet with the triple certification of CEC (Certified Enterprise Coach) , CST (Certified Scrum Trainer) and CAL1 (Certified Agile Leader) from Scrum Alliance and also the only one in India with these credentials, Madhur has been training and coaching Scrum Teams across India, Europe and USA for past 11 years. Starting his career as a technologist, Madhur traversed various roles in his industry journey including that of Programmers, Test engineer, Business analyst, Scrum Master, Process Consultant, CMMi appraiser and Consulting lead.


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LANSING?The Senate Natural Resources Committee on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Darwin Booher that would give local and state officials the flexibility to renegotiate brownfield redevelopment loans whose terms may not reflect current financial realities.
"Brownfield redevelopment loans are an important tool the state offers local agencies to help support economic growth and job creation while protecting our environment through the reuse of existing property," said Booher, R-Evart. "The problem is that sometimes market or economic conditions change during the loan period, resulting in local agencies struggling to repay the loan. Unlike with other programs, the state is currently not given flexibility to renegotiate repayment terms for brownfield redevelopment loans. This bill gives them that flexibility."
Senate Bill 719 would amend the Brownfield Redevelopment Loan Program to allow the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to alter the terms of a brownfield loan, including the length of the loan, the interest rate and the repayment terms. Under the bill, the loan could only be altered if requested by the loan recipient and if there was proof of a financial hardship related to the financed project.
"To ensure that this flexibility is used appropriately and is not abused, the committee-approved bill includes a reporting requirement regarding the loans that are refinanced under the program," Booher said. "This transparency will require a report to the Legislature on the number of loans refinanced, the local unit involved and the change in the loan terms."
In previous testimony on the bill, Booher was joined by officials from Harrison and Clare County, who supported the bill and told the committee about their situation.
"This fix would help the city of Harrison in my district and potentially other cities that rely on increased property values to help pay off these loans," Booher said. "Simply, it gives officials the ability to craft a workable solution that benefits both the state and the local agencies."
SB 719 has been sent to the full Senate for consideration.
A print-quality photograph of Booher is available by visiting the senator's website at: www.SenatorDarwinBooher.com. Click on "Photowire" under the Media Center Tab.


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It's been a big week for me over at Virgin Travel, where they've been posting some great stuff about the future of cities and urban planning. Well, of course I think it's great - I wrote two of the pieces. One is an interview with the Sustainable Cities Collective's David Thorpe, and the other is on the use of social media in protecting urban areas from natural disasters.
And don't forget to feed your noggin with more hard-hitting news; obviously, I mean my totally subjective roundup of the top three travel stories of the week.
And if you missed it, it's now easier (and prettier, if I do say so myself) than ever to check out my living like a local series - I've got some great ones coming up, so stay tuned...
Do you have a travel news tip that will make me chuckle, or know someone who should write about their hometown? Then you should probably write to me.
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Our staff offers great service including measuring your feet for a pair of dress or casual shoes that are fitted properly for your comfort. At Harve's Shoe Box we always offer professional advice based on the needs of your feet.
Harve's Shoe Box offers a range of styles in sizes 5-11 and in narrow, medium, wide, and wide wide. Special orders may be available.
We keep you current by searching for the latest styles and fashion trends at Regional and National Shoe Shows.