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2 Samuel 20-24 New International Version (NIV)
Sheba Rebels Against David
20 Now a troublemaker named Sheba son of Bikri, a Benjamite, happened to be there. He sounded the trumpet and shouted,
"We have no share in David,
2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.
3 When David returned to his palace in Jerusalem, he took the ten concubines he had left to take care of the palace and put them in a house under guard. He provided for them but had no sexual relations with them. They were kept in confinement till the day of their death, living as widows.
4 Then the king said to Amasa, "Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself." 5 But when Amasa went to summon Judah, he took longer than the time the king had set for him.
6 David said to Abishai, "Now Sheba son of Bikri will do us more harm than Absalom did. Take your master's men and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and escape from us."[a] 7 So Joab's men and the Kerethites and Pelethites and all the mighty warriors went out under the command of Abishai. They marched out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.
8 While they were at the great rock in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Joab was wearing his military tunic, and strapped over it at his waist was a belt with a dagger in its sheath. As he stepped forward, it dropped out of its sheath.
9 Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" Then Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. 10 Amasa was not on his guard against the dagger in Joab's hand, and Joab plunged it into his belly, and his intestines spilled out on the ground. Without being stabbed again, Amasa died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bikri.
11 One of Joab's men stood beside Amasa and said, "Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!" 12 Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the middle of the road, and the man saw that all the troops came to a halt there. When he realized that everyone who came up to Amasa stopped, he dragged him from the road into a field and threw a garment over him. 13 After Amasa had been removed from the road, everyone went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.
14 Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth Maakah and through the entire region of the Bikrites,[b] who gathered together and followed him. 15 All the troops with Joab came and besieged Sheba in Abel Beth Maakah. They built a siege ramp up to the city, and it stood against the outer fortifications. While they were battering the wall to bring it down, 16 a wise woman called from the city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him." 17 He went toward her, and she asked, "Are you Joab?"
"I am," he answered.
She said, "Listen to what your servant has to say."
"I'm listening," he said.
18 She continued, "Long ago they used to say, 'Get your answer at Abel,' and that settled it. 19 We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the Lord's inheritance?"
20 "Far be it from me!" Joab replied, "Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy! 21 That is not the case. A man named Sheba son of Bikri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Hand over this one man, and I'll withdraw from the city."
The woman said to Joab, "His head will be thrown to you from the wall."
22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bikri and threw it to Joab. So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.
David's Officials
23 Joab was over Israel's entire army; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Kerethites and Pelethites; 24 Adoniram[c] was in charge of forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was recorder; 25 Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; 26 and Ira the Jairite[d] was David's priest.
The Gibeonites Avenged
21 During the reign of David, there was a famine for three successive years; so David sought the face of the Lord. The Lord said, "It is on account of Saul and his blood-stained house; it is because he put the Gibeonites to death."
2 The king summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not a part of Israel but were survivors of the Amorites; the Israelites had sworn to spare them, but Saul in his zeal for Israel and Judah had tried to annihilate them.) 3 David asked the Gibeonites, "What shall I do for you? How shall I make atonement so that you will bless the Lord's inheritance?"
4 The Gibeonites answered him, "We have no right to demand silver or gold from Saul or his family, nor do we have the right to put anyone in Israel to death."
"What do you want me to do for you?" David asked.
5 They answered the king, "As for the man who destroyed us and plotted against us so that we have been decimated and have no place anywhere in Israel, 6 let seven of his male descendants be given to us to be killed and their bodies exposed before the Lord at Gibeah of Saul—the Lord's chosen one."
So the king said, "I will give them to you."
7 The king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the Lord between David and Jonathan son of Saul. 8 But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons of Aiah's daughter Rizpah, whom she had borne to Saul, together with the five sons of Saul's daughter Merab,[e] whom she had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. 9 He handed them over to the Gibeonites, who killed them and exposed their bodies on a hill before the Lord. All seven of them fell together; they were put to death during the first days of the harvest, just as the barley harvest was beginning.
10 Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let the birds touch them by day or the wild animals by night. 11 When David was told what Aiah's daughter Rizpah, Saul's concubine, had done, 12 he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the citizens of Jabesh Gilead. (They had stolen their bodies from the public square at Beth Shan, where the Philistines had hung them after they struck Saul down on Gilboa.) 13 David brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there, and the bones of those who had been killed and exposed were gathered up.
14 They buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in the tomb of Saul's father Kish, at Zela in Benjamin, and did everything the king commanded. After that, God answered prayer in behalf of the land.
Wars Against the Philistines
15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted. 16 And Ishbi-Benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels[f] and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David. 17 But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David's rescue; he struck the Philistine down and killed him. Then David's men swore to him, saying, "Never again will you go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel will not be extinguished."
18 In the course of time, there was another battle with the Philistines, at Gob. At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
19 In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jair[g] the Bethlehemite killed the brother of[h] Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver's rod.
20 In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha. 21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David's brother, killed him.
22 These four were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men.
David's Song of Praise
22 David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2 He said:
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
4 "I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
7 "In my distress I called to the Lord;
17 "He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
21 "The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;
26 "To the faithful you show yourself faithful,
31 "As for God, his way is perfect:
38 "I pursued my enemies and crushed them;
44 "You have delivered me from the attacks of the peoples;
47 "The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock!
51 "He gives his king great victories;
David's Last Words
23 These are the last words of David:
"The inspired utterance of David son of Jesse,
2 "The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me;
5 "If my house were not right with God,
David's Mighty Warriors
8 These are the names of David's mighty warriors:
Josheb-Basshebeth,[s] a Tahkemonite,[t] was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed[u] in one encounter.
9 Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty warriors, he was with David when they taunted the Philistines gathered at Pas Dammim[v] for battle. Then the Israelites retreated, 10 but Eleazar stood his ground and struck down the Philistines till his hand grew tired and froze to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. The troops returned to Eleazar, but only to strip the dead.
11 Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel's troops fled from them. 12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the Lord brought about a great victory.
13 During harvest time, three of the thirty chief warriors came down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 14 At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. 15 David longed for water and said, "Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!" 16 So the three mighty warriors broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out before the Lord. 17 "Far be it from me, Lord, to do this!" he said. "Is it not the blood of men who went at the risk of their lives?" And David would not drink it.
Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.
18 Abishai the brother of Joab son of Zeruiah was chief of the Three.[w] He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and so he became as famous as the Three. 19 Was he not held in greater honor than the Three? He became their commander, even though he was not included among them.
20 Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab's two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. 21 And he struck down a huge Egyptian. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. 22 Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors. 23 He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.
24 Among the Thirty were:
Asahel the brother of Joab,
Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,
25 Shammah the Harodite,
Elika the Harodite,
26 Helez the Paltite,
Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,
27 Abiezer from Anathoth,
Sibbekai[x] the Hushathite,
28 Zalmon the Ahohite,
Maharai the Netophathite,
29 Heled[y] son of Baanah the Netophathite,
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,
30 Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Hiddai[z] from the ravines of Gaash,
31 Abi-Albon the Arbathite,
Azmaveth the Barhumite,
32 Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
the sons of Jashen,
Jonathan 33 son of[aa] Shammah the Hararite,
Ahiam son of Sharar[ab] the Hararite,
34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite,
Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
35 Hezro the Carmelite,
Paarai the Arbite,
36 Igal son of Nathan from Zobah,
the son of Hagri,[ac]
37 Zelek the Ammonite,
Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
38 Ira the Ithrite,
Gareb the Ithrite
39 and Uriah the Hittite.
There were thirty-seven in all.
David Enrolls the Fighting Men
24 Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go and take a census of Israel and Judah."
2 So the king said to Joab and the army commanders[ad] with him, "Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and enroll the fighting men, so that I may know how many there are."
3 But Joab replied to the king, "May the Lord your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?"
4 The king's word, however, overruled Joab and the army commanders; so they left the presence of the king to enroll the fighting men of Israel.
5 After crossing the Jordan, they camped near Aroer, south of the town in the gorge, and then went through Gad and on to Jazer. 6 They went to Gilead and the region of Tahtim Hodshi, and on to Dan Jaan and around toward Sidon. 7 Then they went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the towns of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to Beersheba in the Negev of Judah.
8 After they had gone through the entire land, they came back to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
9 Joab reported the number of the fighting men to the king: In Israel there were eight hundred thousand able-bodied men who could handle a sword, and in Judah five hundred thousand.
10 David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the Lord, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, Lord, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing."
11 Before David got up the next morning, the word of the Lord had come to Gad the prophet, David's seer: 12 "Go and tell David, 'This is what the Lord says: I am giving you three options. Choose one of them for me to carry out against you.'"
13 So Gad went to David and said to him, "Shall there come on you three[ae] years of famine in your land? Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me."
14 David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands."
15 So the Lord sent a plague on Israel from that morning until the end of the time designated, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died. 16 When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the Lord relented concerning the disaster and said to the angel who was afflicting the people, "Enough! Withdraw your hand." The angel of the Lord was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.
17 When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, "I have sinned; I, the shepherd,[af] have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family."
David Builds an Altar
18 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." 19 So David went up, as the Lord had commanded through Gad. 20 When Araunah looked and saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.
21 Araunah said, "Why has my lord the king come to his servant?"
"To buy your threshing floor," David answered, "so I can build an altar to the Lord, that the plague on the people may be stopped."
22 Araunah said to David, "Let my lord the king take whatever he wishes and offer it up. Here are oxen for the burnt offering, and here are threshing sledges and ox yokes for the wood. 23 Your Majesty, Araunah[ag] gives all this to the king." Araunah also said to him, "May the Lord your God accept you."
24 But the king replied to Araunah, "No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing."
So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels[ah] of silver for them. 25 David built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the Lord answered his prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.
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See how to update your Motorola Z8's software with the latest feature enhancements using Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) update technology
Over-the-air programming (OTA)[1] may refer to either free-to-air, terrestrial television, or in the mobile content world, over-the-air service provisioning (OTASP), over-the-air provisioning (OTAP) or over-the-air parameter administration (OTAPA), methods of distributing new software updates to cellphones or provisioning handsets with the necessary settings with which to access services such as WAP or MMS. Some phones with this capability are labeled as being "OTA capable."
As mobile phones accumulate new applications and become more advanced, OTA configuration has become increasingly important as new updates and services come on stream. OTA via SMS optimises the configuration data updates in SIM cards and handsets and enables the distribution of new software updates to mobile phones or provisioning handsets with the necessary settings with which to access services such as WAP or MMS. OTA messaging provides remote control of mobile phones for service and subscription activation, personalization and programming of a new service for mobile operators and telco third parties.
When OTA is used to update a phone's operating firmware, it is sometimes called "Firmware Over The Air" (FOTA). For service settings, the technology is often known as Device Configuration.
Various standardization bodies were established to help develop, oversee, and manage OTA. One of them is the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
[edit] Mechanics
The OTA mechanism requires the existing software and hardware of the target device to support the feature, namely the receipt and installation of new software received via the wireless network from the provider.
New software is transferred to the phone, installed, and put into use. It is often necessary to turn the phone off and back on for the new programming to take effect, though many phones will automatically perform this action.
[edit] Methods
Depending on implementation, OTA software delivery can be initiated upon action, such as a call to the provider's customer support system or other dialable service, or can be performed automatically. Typically it is done via the former method to avoid service disruption at an inconvenient time, but this requires subscribers to manually call the provider. Often, a carrier will send a broadcast SMS text message to all susbcribers (or those using a particular model of phone) asking them to dial a service number to receive a software update.
Verizon Wireless in the U.S. provides a number of OTA functions to its subscribers via the *228 service code. Option 1 updates phone configuration, option 2 updates the PRL.
OTA by SMS is not limited to cellular network operators. OTA messages may also be generated by third parties and sent directly to the handset. For example, UK VoIP operator aql uses an OTA configuration message to automatically configure the SIP VoIP client on Nokia's E-Series handsets when users sign up for their mobile VoIP service.
To provision parameters in a mobile device OTA, the device needs to have a provisioning client capable of receiving, processing and setting the parameters. For example, a Device Management client in a device may be capable of receiving and provisioning applications, or connecticity parameters.
In general, the term OTA implies the use of wireless mechanisms to send provisioning data or update packages for firmware or software updates to a mobile device – this is so that the user does not have to go to a store or a service center to have applications provisioned, parameters changed or firmware or software updated. Non-OTA options for a user are a) to go to a store and seek help b) use a PC and a cable to connect to the device and change settings on a device, add software to device, etc.
[edit] Similarities
OTA is similar to firmware distribution methods used by other mass-produced consumer electronics, such as cable modems, which use TFTP as a way to remotely receive new programming, thus reducing the amount of time spent by both the owner and the user of the device on maintenance.
[edit] References
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over-the-air_programming"

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The following document is an adaptation of UC Berkeley's Data Classification Standard. It is with their permission that these classifications are used as the framework for OutWorlders' own data classifications as long as the use is "exclusively for non-commercial purposes [and] attribution is provided to UC Berkeley."
Issue Date: April 10, 2018
Effective Date: [TBD/Draft Status]
Contact: Internet Coordinator, email@example.com
This document is a framework for assessing data sensitivity, measured by the adverse impact a breach of the data would have upon the organization. This standard provides the foundation for establishing protection profile requirements for each class of data.
Contact Information
For assistance with this standard, contact email@example.com (link sends e-mail).
This document covers OutWorlders member data. OutWorlders member data is information prepared, managed, used, or retained by an operating unit or volunteer of OutWorlders' Inc. relating to the activities or operations of the Organization. OutWorlders member data does not include individually-owned data, which is defined as an individual's personal information that is not related to Organizational business.
This classification does not cover evaluation of data availability requirements.
Data classification does not alter public information access requirements. The federal Freedom of Information Act requests and other legal obligations may require disclosure or release of information from any category.
Business Impact
Considerations for evaluating the potential adverse impact to the Organization due to loss of data confidentiality or integrity include:
- Loss of critical organization operations
- Negative financial impact (money lost, lost opportunities, the value of the data)
- Damage to the reputation of the Organization
- The potential for regulatory or legal action
- The requirement for corrective actions or repairs
- Violation of Organization's mission, policy, or principles
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|Data Class
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Criminal Hacking Group Spent Three Years Infiltrating Canadian Casinos
A criminal hacking group identified as FIN10 has spent three years infiltrating computers at several Canadian casinos.
Motivated by financial gain, the FIN10 hacking team stole sensitive data and held it for ransom with a couple of Canadian mining companies in addition to casinos, it is revealed. FIN10 took aim of sensitive files such would have been corporate records, private communications, and customer information.
After stealing the data from their victims' computers, the hackers would demand ransom amounts that would go between 100 and 500 bitcoin, which translates into $35,000 up to £170,000.
The group would threaten to release some of the stolen data if victims failed to make payments within ten days, while they also threaten to mess up with the production systems so that casinos – or mining companies – would be unable to operate for a certain amount of time.
Under Fire Since 2013
Cybersecurity company FireEye reports the notorious hacking group went operational back in 2013 and continued until at least 2016, but it has not been identified before. FireEye failed to understand why the FIN10 group would target only Canadian mines and casinos.
According to Charles Prevost, one of the investigators involved in exposing the group claims that members of FIN10 all appeared to be native English speaker, despite attempts to appear otherwise. Country and exact location of the group was not determined as this aspect of any cybersecurity investigation remains the burning issue.
Some of the victims included Canadian casinos – the River Cree Resort and an Edmonton-based Casino – which were attacked in March 2016. The Cowboy's Casino in Calgary was also under fire in June, whereas it was in November that the Casino Rama Resort, Ontario, admitted its security had been breached.
Earlier last week, some of the information stolen from the Cowboy's Casino – customer's personal information, gambling habits and payouts – was posted online.


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NETGEAR C3000-100NAS N300 (8x4) Wi-Fi DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router (C3000) Certified
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Searching best cable modem is very easy, we brought excellent solution. The NETGEAR C3000-100NAS N300 is the best cable modem that's compatible with Xfinity from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox, CableONE, and many other service providers.
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Great deal in best Cable Modem, Motorola 8x4 Cable Modem Gateway. Built-in N450 Single band (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi Gigabit Router with 4 Gigabit (GigE) Ethernet ports, firewall, and many other features make your access faster and easier.
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 (24x8) DOCSIS 3.0 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router Combo (C7000) Certified
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No need to pay monthly rental fee, not to wonder more. NETGEAR's cable modem offer faster and efficient internet access. Own it yours and start saving money, and much more.
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Here is the full outfit from my lunch date you saw on the blog yesterday. This post is all about mixing. I have mixed pretty much everything you can imagine here–colors, prints, metals, hard spikes with soft bows–yet somehow it all seems to come together and work. Although mixing can seem a little bit intimidating, it is a great way to get the most out of your wardrobe. The more combinations, the more outfits to rock. For some ideas on how to mix prints, check out this "How To" from Refinery 29.
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Naperville Community Television recently headed out to Springbrook Crossing Park on a warm Sunday morning to visit with young, local athletes at a free rugby session.
Summer Updates
Park District Recognition
- The Naperville Park District Board of Directors will recognize the Crusaders U12 2018 State Champions & U14 2018 State Runners Up at their Board Meeting at City Hall on August 9th.
- We'll put out an Evite with all the details for you to signup your U12 or U14 player
Last Fling Parade
- The Crusaders will again participate in this year's Last Fling Parade on Labor Day.
- Likewise, details will be communicated via Evite so you can signup your player to participate.
Free Touch Rugby in the Park
- What: FREE Touch Rugby for U8 and U10 (1st through 4th grades)
- Where: Springbrook Crossings Park https://goo.gl/maps/gStYNWGwvGw
- When: Sunday mornings 8:30am to 10:00am from 8/19 through 9/23
- Equipment: Cleats or athletic shoes; athletic shorts and t-shirt.
- Parent/Guardian: Must be present to sign a waiver at player's first session
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Naperville Park District Recognizes the Crusaders
In July at Naperville City Hall, the Naperville Park District board recently recognized players for winning state (U14's) and runners-up (U12's).


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December 16, 2018: Third Sunday of Advent
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MIND Research Institute's unique math-teaching program is transforming math education in America. Their method promotes conceptual learning and problem solving instead of memorization. Because their program involves visual puzzles and doesn't rely on language proficiency, it is accessible to most children including kids with learning disabilities. Their programs currently impact more than 630,000 students, providing them with the foundation for success.
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1000th donation to The Children's Literacy Charity
Wednesday 6th June 2018
1 in every 5 children in the UK leaves primary school without reaching the expected reading levels. The Children's Literacy Charity aims to see underachieving children recognise their value and achieve their true potential. They provide one-to-one literacy tuition, training, mentoring schemes, and volunteers to ensure positive literacy outcomes for children and young people from deprived areas of the country.
Paper Round has been working with The Children's Literacy Charity since January 2015, donating the value of a tutoring session for every 10 PC's or laptops we collect from our customers. We are thrilled to be working with such an inspiring charity, doing so much to help children and young people who are struggling to develop their literacy skills.
'1,000 tuition donations is a great achievement but there is much more we can do. We have had such a great response from our IT Asset Disposal customers in supporting a great charity. Hope we can build on this success in helping a fantastic charity battle literacy difficulties in London, Essex and Manchester.' Sammy Badraia, our Secure Paper ITAD Manager
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During the second hour of the Smackdown Xtreme special airing from the
Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on February 1, 2001, the leader of the
Right To Censor, Steven Richards is talking to Val Venis in the backstage
area near the make-up area. Both mean are wearing black pants, white, short-
sleeved button shirts and black ties. "Mr. Venis, I'm am getting sick and
tired of that little slut The Kat and Jerry Lawler undermining our goals here
in the WWF..."
Val nods his head, "I understand, but it's not just them... look at that
whore..." Val Venis says as he points over to Terri Runnels who is fixing her
Steven turns his head and glares at Terri, "Enough is enough..." Steven says
as he starts to walk over to Terri and he startles her when he grabs her left
arm. "How dare you dress like that!" Steven shouts as Val Venis walks over.
"Excuse me?" The sultry and horny little She-Devil, Terri Runnels, asks as
she pulls her arm back from Steven Richards's grip. "What is your problem?"
Terri asks, dressed in a short white skirt and a white top with her nipples
clearly poking against the material.
"You are the problem... you are what's wrong with society!" Steven shouts and
his face turns a slight shade of red as he shouts at Terri while Val Venis
smirks and nods his head in agreement with Steven.
Terri Runnels presses her soft lips together and raises an eyebrow "Is that
so Steven?" Terri asks before smirking at Steven Richards and glancing at Val
Venis. "I think Val likes how I dress."
"I think you dress like a whore..." Val Venis says as he glares at Terri.
"You are exactly right Mr. Venis... she looks like a whore... and she should
be treated as one..." Steven says as he grabs Terri's arm again and pulls her
towards himself.
Terri narrows her eyes slightly as she looks at Steven Richards. "Val used to
like it..." Terri pauses and licks her lips. "Val used to fuck me all the
time...isn't that right Val?"
"That was before I saw the light..." Val Venis replies.
"Mr. Venis, it appears that this whore does not know what's good for her..."
Steven says as he glares at Terri.
Terri Runnels laughs "Oh Steven I know what's good for me...and it's
definitely not whatever you're preaching..."
"Mr. Venis.... we are going to her what's for her own good..." Steven says as
he grabs the neckline of Terri's white top and begins to rip it from her
"That sounds perfect..." Val says with a smirk as he watches the RTC leader
rip Terri's top.
"Hey! What do you think you're doing!" Terri snaps as her large and juicy
tits become exposed after having her top ripped off of her body by Steven
Richards. "That was expensive!"
Steven glares at Terri as forces her to her knees, "Mr. Venis... if you
please..." Steven says. Val smirks as he loosens his tie slightly before he
undoes his slacks, as Terri looks shocked at what's happening. Val lowers his
slacks, freeing his huge hardening cock.
Terri raises an eyebrow as she glances up at Val Venis as his large cock
hangs in front of her face. "You two are a bunch of hypocrites!"
"Shut up slut..." Val Venis says as he grabs Terri's head to pull her forward
slightly as he guides his cock into her mouth.
"Mmmmmmm!" Terri moans as Val's cock invades her hot and wet mouth. Terri's
luscious lips gently wrap around Val's cock.
"Mmmm..." Val groans as he starts to thrust his cock in and out of Terri's
hot and wet mouth while he holds onto her head. Steven Richards lets go of
Terri's arm and undoes his own slacks. As she's force to suck on Val's cock,
Terri can see Steven's cock coming out of his slacks and she sees Steven's
cock is almost as large as Val's.
"Mmmmmmmm!" Terri Runnels seductively groans as she slaps her wet tongue
against the thick cock of Val Venis as the former adult film star turned
Right To Censor member pumps his cock deep into her wet and sultry mouth.
"Ahhh she's such a whore..." Val moans as thrusts his large cock in and out
of Terri's mouth.
"Of course she is Mr. Venis, she is morally corrupt..." Steven says as he
starts to smack his cock against the side of Terri's face as Val fucks her
mouth. Terri closes her eyes as her luscious, pouty lips brush back and forth
on Val's thick shaft as he moves her head forcefully against his cock.
"Mr. Venis... move aside..." Steven says as he watches Val Venis thrust his
massive cock in and out of Terri's hot wet mouth. Val soon pulls his cock
part way out of Terri's mouth and Steven quickly moves to invade Terri's
mouth with his own cock. Terri Runnels opens her beautiful and seductive eyes
as the horny She-Devil actually glares up at Steven Richards as he forces his
cock into her mouth, which she seemed not to care with Val's cock. Steven
smirks down at Terri as he and Val Venis begin to alternate their thrusts as
they take turns pushing their large cocks deep into Terri's mouth.
"Mmmmmmmm!" Terri moans as her blond haired head moves back and forth on the
cocks of Steven Richards and Val Venis as both thick cocks stretch her horny
Diva's mouth.
"This is for your own good... to lean the error of your ways..." Steven moans
as and Val increase their pace as they perfectly fuck Terri's mouth. Whenever
Steven pulls his cock part-way out, Val shoves his forward into Terri's mouth
and when Val pulls his cock part-way out, Steven rams his cock forward into
Terri's mouth.
"Mmmmmmm!" Terri groans and leans her head back slightly as she feels the
heads of Steven Richards and Val Venis's cocks smacking against the back of
her hot and horny mouth, as the two Right To Censor members violated her
"I don't think she's learning anything..." Val says as he pulls his cock out
of Terri's mouth.
"I agree Mr. Venis... we must take... drastic measures..." Steven replies as
he pulls his cock out of Terri's mouth a few moment's later.
Terri raises an eyebrow and slyly laughs as she looks up at Steven and Val.
"You know...I think you two are actually enjoying this..." Terri playfully
Steven and Val both glare at Terri, "This is for your own good whore..." Val
says as and Steven pull Terri up to her feet. Val rips off the remains of
Terri's torn top form her upper body while Steven jerks down her short white
"Easy...easy..." Terri laughs "There's plenty of me to go around..." Terri
says as she continues to playfully taunt the two Right To Censor members,
swaying her perfectly shaped, tanned hips as Steven Richards roughly pulls
her skirt down her tanned, smooth legs. Val Venis glares at Terri as he grabs
her and lifts her up to impale her tight, hot and wet pussy onto his cock.
"Ohhhhhhhhh!" Terri moans and grits her teeth as she is sharply lowered onto
the massive cock of Val Venis, with his strong hands placed on her petite,
curved waist.
"Ahhhh... mmm..." Val grunts as he starts to lift and lower Terri on his huge
cock as she grabs the material of the white button shirt he's wearing.
"You will learn to be morally correct..." Steven Richards says as he stands
behind Terri and he begins to spank Terri's ass with the palm of his right
"Ohhhhh yeah....mmmm spank that ass...I've been so naughty!" Terri Runnels
tauntingly laughs as she bounces up and down on Val's large cock, deeply
ramming up into her tight pussy. Steven licks his lips slightly as he
continues to spank Terri's ass with his hand as Val Venis slams his own cock
deep into Terri's cunt as he bounces her on his shaft.
"Ohhhhhhh.....ohhhhhh..." Terri moans as she pulls at the material of Val's
buttoned shirt while rocking swiftly and eagerly on his cock.
"Ahhhh.... awww.... mmm..." Val grunts as he continues to lift and drop Terri
on his cock as he hammers her pussy. "You are a slut... a whore...." Steven
says through gritted teeth as he smacks Terri's ass harder with his right
Terri smirks and glances over her shoulder to look at Steven Richards
"Ohhhhh...but you love it!" Terri groans as she continues to bounce rapidly
on the cock of Val Venis.
Steven narrows his eyes, "Mr. Venis..." Steven says and Val instantly
responds by lifting Terri off of his cock. Steven grabs Terri and forces her
down to the ground and he kneels between her legs in order to force his cock
into her wet pussy.
"Ohhhhhhh...." Terri moans and bites down on her bottom lip as Steven
Richards firmly thrusts his cock into her pussy.
"Mmmmmm ahhh..." Steven Richard grunts slightly as he uses firm yet slow
thrusts to fuck Terri's tight pussy. Val Venis smirks slightly as he moves to
the right of Terri and kneels on the floor with his cock perfectly hanging
across Terri's lips.
Terri raises an eyebrow and smirks up at Val Venis. "Mmmm...baby I knew you'd
come around..." The horny She-Devil replies before she opens her mouth and
wraps her pouty lips around his shaft to smoothly suck on his cock while
moving against the thrusting cock of Steven Richards.
"Mmmm..." Val simply moans as Terri sucks on his large cock while he looks
down at her. Steven grabs hold of Terri's perfectly shaped hips as he begins
to increase the pace of his thrusts as he drives his cock deeper into her
"Mmmmm! Mmmmm!" Terri lustfully moans as she turns her head from side to side
on Val Venis's cock, placing her left hand against the base as she smoothly
bobs her head on his shaft while grinding her tight and wet pussy against the
intensely thrusting shaft of the Right To Censor leader, Steven Richards.
"Ahhhhh.... awwww this is for your own good... mmmmm..." Steven Richards
moans as Terri grinds her pussy against his pistoning cock. Val places a hand
underneath Terri's head, giving her some extra support as she sucks his
massive dick.
Terri lifts her seductive and beautiful eyes to look at Val Venis as she
turns her head perfectly on his cock, slapping her wet tongue against his
shaft while she guides him deeper into her mouth. "Ohhhhh...mmmm..." Terri
moans against Val's cock in her mouth while she wraps her gorgeous legs
around Steven's waist and pushes herself against his cock.
"Mmmmmm... ahhhh I think she may be seeing the light..." Val moans as Terri
deep throats his cock eagerly as Steven Richards continues to hammer her
"Of course... ahhh she is Mr. Venis..." Steven groans as he pulls Terri
against himself as he fucks her hot pussy.
"Ahhhh yes..... mmmm..." Val Venis moans as Terri perfectly sucks his large
cock. Steven reaches back and grabs Terri's legs to unwrap them from his
waist in order to pull his cock out of her pussy. Terri gently slaps her wet
and sultry tongue against the bottom side of Val's meaty cock while she
deeply holds his cock inside of her mouth.
"Mr. Venis... if you would please lay down..." Steven says with a sly smirk.
Val Venis nods his head and pulls his cock slowly out of Terri's saliva
filled mouth before he lays on the ground. Steven grabs Terri and lifts her
over Val with her back facing the former porn star. Val grabs Terri's hips
and lowers her tight ass down onto his massive, saliva covered cock.
"Ohhhhhh....mmmmm just like old times, right Val?" Terri groans as she feels
the large cock of Val Venis stretching her tight asshole.
"Ahhhhh ye-ahhh..." Val grunts slightly making his reply nearly impossible
for Steven or Terri to hear clearly as Terri's is lowered completely on his
cock. Steven kneels in front of Terri and firmly pushes his own large shaft
back into Terri's cunt.
"Ohhhhhhh...." Terri groans and grits her teeth as she rocks back on the cock
of Val Venis as Steven Richards starts to violate her pussy with his
thrusting cock.
"Ahhhhh awww...." Steven Richards grunts as he drives his cock deeply into
Terri's pussy as Val starts to thrust his cock upward inside of her ass.
Steven's shirt is soaked with his sweat and he uses his right hand to loosen
his tie slightly to make himself more comfortable.
"Ohhhhhh...ohhhhh yeah...." Terri pleasurably moans as she rocks back and
forth between the two Right to Censor members, feeling both of their cocks
deeply penetrating her ass and pussy.
"Ahhhhh awww.... this is for your own good..." Steven moans as quickens the
pace of his thrusts as he deeply fucks Terri's pussy.
"Ahhhh.... awww... ahhh..." Val grunts as he shoves his cock firmly up into
Terri's asshole as she rocks between him and Steven. Terri grits her teeth
and closes her eyes as sweat drips from her sultry tanned body while she
lowers herself smoothly on Val's cock in her tight asshole while Steven
Richards relentlessly pounds away at her pussy. Steven leans forward pressing
his body against Terri's, which forces her to lean back on Val. Both of the
Right To Censor members' big hard cocks start to throb as they sandwich
fuck the WWF's Horny Little She-Devil.
"Ohhhhhhh! Ohhhhhh yeah!" Terri moans as she grinds her petite body between
the two sweating muscular, toned and shirt covered bodies of Steven Richards
and Val Venis as their cocks up deeply into her ass and pussy.
"Mmmmm ahhhh.... awww.... awww..." Val Venis groans as starts to cum inside
of Terri's ass surprising her when he cums first as Steven keeps hammering
her wet pussy.
"Ohhhhhhh....ohhhh yeah...mmmm you like that Steven, don't you?" Terri
lustfully moans as she rocks against his quickly slamming cock.
"Ahhhh.... this is for your good... ahh..." Steven groans as he grits his
teeth as he finally starts to cum just as Terri's pussy starts to tighten on
his pistoning dick. Terri leans her head back and grits her teeth as she
feels the warm cum of Steven Richards flooding into her wet and tight pussy,
while she slowly rocks on Val's cock.
"Ahhhh.... mmmmm.... Mr. Venis... this whore has learned her lesson...."
Steven groans as he holds his cock inside of Terri's pussy until he's
finished cumming. When he pulls out Val pushes Terri off of his cock and both
members of the Right To Censor stand up to put on their pants.
Terri raises an eyebrow and slightly smirks as she stands up from the floor
and turns to face Val Venis with her back to Steven Richards "Call me
sometime..." Terri says with a wink.
"This was for your own good... you better not forget it..." Val says as he
briefly smirks at Terri which isn't noticed by Steven.
"Let's go Mr. Venis... the fight against immortality must continue..." Steven
Richards says. Val Venis walks around Terri and as she turns around, Steven
is looking at her, "Don't let us catch you dressing like that again... or
else this will happen again..." Steven says before he turns to walk away.
Terri folds her arms against her chest and slowly shakes her head "He doesn't
know how to have any fun..."
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Necros Says: I'm thinking
is going to be moving exclusively to Sundays for the near future. It's not that I don't love writing this column, but a giant block of free time has been moved from late Thursday to the red-eye shift on Saturday night at my job this semester. Of course, I'm sure you all could care less.
I grew up with Nintendo systems. With only a few exceptions like Rare, almost every game I owned came from a Japanese developer. And even though I could have expanded beyond those games, it was almost a conscious decision on my part. To my younger eyes, Western-made games had generic graphics attempting to be realistic with limited processing power. They were all centered on tough, macho guys torn from the screen of a summer blockbuster action movie. In contrast, Japanese games were an endless treasure trove of creativity, treasuring not only gameplay over graphics, but also interesting
art styles
over graphics. I saw no reason why I'd want to delve into what I viewed as a boring, mainstream Western market. Forget
; it was
or bust in those days.
Obviously, there was a lot wrong with those sentiments. While Western developers weren't in the same position of power as their Japanese brethren, there was still a lot of quality content to emerge from the West in the 90s. As I grew up, I got over my prejudices and realized that I was missing out on a ton of games. For instance: Harmonix, a US-based company, made a highly-creative music game called
at a time when the industry was churning out
clones. Furthermore, I have since amended my sins of skipping classics like
. These days, I can easily get excited about Western-developed games. In fact, Western developers have received a surge of talent as of late.
We've seen Bioware produce some of the finest RPGs on the market, pushing the genre in ways that aren't seen in JRPGs. Last year's
amazed gamers with its sophisticated narrative and immersive gameplay. And
God of War
has given the similar
Devil May Cry
games a serious competitor. Despite an industry focused on sequels, retreads, and clones, as well as an unhealthy fixation on FPS games, Western developers continue to innovate.
This isn't the issue, though.
Japanese developers seem to be running out of steam. I used to look to Japan for examples of weird, quirky games that showcased ideas that had never been done before. This is the country that birthed
Katamari Damacy
, and
Viewtiful Joe
. These are my "peeps," my "homies." But while I still love Japanese games, lately, they seem to be making my DO WANT list less and less, not because they look bad, but because there are fewer of these creative games. And when these games
developed, they're almost always retreads of earlier entries. Capcom and Namco ran the
Viewtiful Joe
series into the ground with samey sequels that failed to impress like the originals.
You want to see how bad the gaming environment in Japan has become? Look no further than one Mr. Goichi Suda, auteur of the post-modern hit
No More Heroes
. Gamers around the world generated tons of hype in anticipation for his follow-up to
Killer 7
. He rightfully assumed the game would be a big hit. However, when Suda personally attended a signing for the Japanese launch, no one stepped up to buy his creative idea except for a Famitsu editor covering the event. The game surely wasn't the problem; the issue was the Japanese gaming public and their rapidly shifting tastes. (Astute readers can probably see where I'm going with this.)
Due to the development of Japan's impressive cell phone network, simple time-wasters were developed for the man or woman on the go. Developers, seeing a market to tap into, soon began developing casual games for cell phones. Nintendo's success with the DS in Japan was only confirmation of this trend; propelled by the emerging casual market, the DS became a cultural phenomenon on par with the iPod in America. However, it was not regular games that sold well on the system but light-weight casual games in the vein of Nintendo's
Brain Age
. Sure, it's always great to expand the market, and I'm certain Nintendo is happy with their bottom line. However, this has honestly had an unintended side effect: weakening the traditional games market in Japan, specifically in regards to consoles.
If you were an investor, who would you chose to invest in: the developer who is devoted to making products that match the traditional concept of video games, games that sell only to a hardcore niche; or the developer who publishes casual "games," products that are widely bought by those only briefly familiar with the medium? It's no contest. Casual games are just too good of a moneymaker to pass up. It's hard to justify dumping millions of dollars into developing a hardcore video game when it's easy to churn out another
Brain Age
clone or illustrated kanji dictionary. Because of this, traditional games have to walk on eggshells. The developer may be willing to innovate within a series, but the fanbase is most likely going to reject any changes to a familiar formula. So what choice does a developer have to do but lean on the conservative side and release a rehash of a previous game? Western gamers were surprised at how generic and unoriginal Mistwalker's
Blue Dragon
was, but it was precisely what Japanese hardcore gamers wanted: more of the same. On a similar note, the recently released
Devil May Cry 4
is getting good reviews, but it is nothing we haven't seen in previous installments of the series.
So what is my point here? To put it simply: the rise of casual games is seriously damaging the Japanese gaming market on a level not comparable to that of America. As a result, they are quickly becoming unwilling to innovate, leaving Western developers to pull ahead in creative ideas. Numerous Japanese developers have lamented the state of Japanese gaming and acknowledged current Western superiority, including Goichi Suda, Yukio Futatsugi (
Panzer Dragoon
Phantom Dust
), and apparently most of Konami, as they have outsourced the development of major titles like
Contra 4
Silent Hill 5
to Western teams. Even Nintendo has handed over the reins of the beloved
series to Retro Studios, centered in Texas.
Are Japanese developers incapable of making some truly great games? No, and I hope to see great things come out of Atsushi Inaba, Shinji Mikami, and Hideki Kamiya's Platinum Games studio in the vein of Capcom's shuttered Clover Studio (another victim of the rise of casual gaming). However, Japanese developers seem less and less willing to forge their own path in a crowded market.
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Stags crash to 'inexplicable' defeat disaster
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STAGS were hit by a Wycombe goal blizzard at snowy Field Mill tonight as the visitors came from behind to win 4-1.
And it left manager and players baffled afterwards.
"That result was inexplicable," said Palmer afterwards. "I can't explain it and the players can't explain it.
"I am disappointed in the manner of the goals we conceded but I won't criticise individuals tonight. We have a small squad here and they have done very well for me recently.
"It wasn't a bad performance. We had chances and we were ahead. But we made stupid and unforced errors.
"I have said all I want to say now and we will just put this one in the drawer. Wycombe have not deserved to win this 4-1 with the way they played - we have simply gifted them four goals.
"I understand the fans' frustrations. But when I came here all the talk was of a relegation fight and these lads have done so well they have raised expectations and we have to live with that.
"People must remember a lot of good things have come out of this last three and a half months."
"That was another magnificent result for us," said Wanderers boss John Gorman, whose side were winning away for the eighth time this season.
"When we arrived at the ground I must admit I didn't want to play as I didn't think the snow would suit our passing game.
"But Carlton wanted it on as they've been getting some great results and were full of confidence and it has probably backfired on him.
"I thought we mastered the conditions superbly and played some very good football considering.
"I couldn't believe we hadn't scored in the first half after having so many chances and then when Mansfield went ahead we were up against it. But credit to us, we went forward, got a deserved penalty to level and Ian Stonebridge scored us a crucial second goal.
"Mansfield then had their best spell of the match before we scored our third.
"This was another great away result and we now have to start playing with more confidence at home as well."
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Free Recipe Mock Pavlova
Recipe Type: D Recipes
Recipe Preparation: bake
Cooking Ingredients for Mock Pavlova Recipe
4 Egg whites; at room temp
Sweetener; equivalent to
-1 tsp
1 pn -Salt
2 ts Cornstarch
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Vinegar
2 Kiwis
Mock Pavlova Preparation
From Murray V.F. Jones of the New Zealand Diabetes Association Make sure that the eggs are fresh and at room temperature, he cautions. Try kiwi fruit , he suggests, as a garnish. You"ll need a piece of kitchen parchment. 1. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the sweetener and salt, and continue beating. Beat in the cornstarch, vanilla and vinegar until soft peaks form. Work quickly, and take care not to overbeat. 2. Rinse a piece of kitchen (grease proof) parchment with water. Place on a baking pan. 3. Pile the egg white mixture onto the parchment in a 1 1/2 inch high circle. Bake at 250F for 1 hour or until firm. 4. Remove from oven and cool in the pan. Invert on a platter and peel off paper. Peel and slice the kiwis crosswise into circles, leave some round or cut some in half. Arrange in attractive designs on the pavlova. Cut in four portion. Serve cold. Nutrients for 1 serving Calories: 48 Exchanges: 1/2 lean meat; 1/2 fruit g mg carbohydrate: 8 potassium: 196 protein: 4 sodium: 79 fat: negligible cholesterol: 0 fiber: 1 SOURCE: _Diabetic Cooking Around the World_ by Vilma Licouras Chantiles posted by Anne MacLellan From: Anne Maclellan diabetic
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Thursday 22d of May – about 1 mile!
Month: May 2014
Monday 19th of May – o miles – still in Bukhara
Few pictures of the registan and locals below.
The silk road
That evening, we asked Dilshad, the hotel owner, where we could buy some fuel. He told us he would take us there the next day. As he spoke very good english we also asked him where we could find inner tubes for our bikes. He explained about a market, but he then told us he would take us there as well, as we would not find!
Khiva and beyond
We packed up early and were getting ready to leave. View from our window:
About spermicide and desert riding!
While in Astrakhan, we bought some tooth paste in a minimarket.
where is the road?
We leave the very pleasant town of Budennovsk early, as no breakfast is provided. We are not registered with the police yet. This is usually done by hotels, if they can bother! I plan to get that done in Astrakhan as we can get in trouble if not. All foreigners must get registration, as often as possible if we move around.
That is how to ring the bells at the top of the tower! A guy dangling up and down with the ropes at the top of the tower! Health and safety guys in the UK would have a heartd attack!
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Stairlift seats as well as systems do vary between manufacturers. Whilst it is unusual that a stairlift is not ideal, accomplishing a User Evaluation is advisable. This allows your supplier to not only double check that the measurements of the lift appropriate for the customer as well as the location, but it also allows them to define which side controls should go as well as to go over the opportunity of including powered attributes making utilizing the stairlift even simpler. These might not be needed now but could be of significant benefit in the long-term.
Stairlift tracks fall under 2 standard classifications: straight as well as curved; it can be a little complicated to know which kind you need for your stairs. If your stairs is straight as well as does not transform any corners in between floors there are 3 stairlift systems for you to select from. We also do rounded stairlifts for staircases that turn corners. If you have actually limited knee or hip movement you might find a perch seat much more comfortable. We have a perch seat choice on straight stairlift system as well as are just one of the few business to supply a perch seat option on a rounded stairlift system.
During this evaluation some dimensions might be required to make certain the stairlift chosen is suitable for the customer. There will certainly also be some basic concerns to see which would be the best side to position the controls, what kind of seat belt would best suit the users as well as to identify which attributes would be called for now as well as in the future.
All stairlifts are run by pressing or holding the huge, robust toggle switch in the direction of travel. Located at the end of the seat arm it can be conveniently run by the hand or arm as well as leaves the arm rest clear to offer unrestricted support when hopping on or off the seat.
All stairlifts have safety sensing units on the power pack as well as footplate. These are made to stop the lift if it meets any obstruction. As soon as stopped it could only be moved in the opposite direction to the obstruction. All stairlifts have a diagnostic display screen to make sure that you could monitor the status of your stairlift.
All stairlifts have safety sensing units on the power pack as well as footplate. These are made to stop the lift if it meets any obstruction. As soon as stopped it could only be moved in the opposite direction to the obstruction. All stairlifts have a diagnostic display screen to make sure that you could monitor the status of your stairlift.
When you have a turn in your staircase, a mid-way touchdown or a spiral stairs your only choice is a curved stairlift. They cost more than a straight stairlift since the rails need to be personalized manufactured to fit your residence. There are hundreds of permutations for a curved stairlift rail as well as a detailed study need to be done to obtain the made rail to fit properly. Just as with straight stairlifts they are battery powered so they could even be used in case of a power cut. The batteries are always charged ready for use as when the stairlift is parked they are continuously charging.
We strongly think that not all stairlifts should be the same. Just as every residence as well as everyone is different we offer a variety of attributes across our items– such as powered swivels as well as automated footrest folds up– along with a vast selection of upholstery options so our consumers could obtain the ideal stairlift for them as well as their residence. The type of stairs in your house will certainly have an impact on the type of rail you will certainly need, prices as well as for how long it will certainly take us making your stairlift. When you welcome us to estimate our sales consultant will certainly evaluate your stairs as well as clarify the choices we could supply.


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Alliance – The Alliance High School Choirs will be in concert at the Alliance Public Library on Friday, Dec. 15 in the community room. This holiday event will begin at noon.
The groups performing will include Mixed Choir, Harmonics Show Choir, and Velocity Show Choir sharing their holiday selections.
In between the choir performances will be holiday readings and trivia. The event will finish around 1:30 pm.
For more information, call Cynthia Horn, Outreach and Adult Services Librarian at 762-1387.