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This is my station.
The place to do my work.
Not much document in my desk
i dun like messy!!
Of course all documents must put in the tray.
before going home, all that i'll kept it in the drawer n locked.
so that, no any document missing when i'm not around.
Oh, bout the pc.its very old school model u know.
u see the monitor?? i still use the bigger monitor. most of them already use LCD lol..
But its okay as long as the desktop still can work fast, i'm okay with it.
My teapot, spoon, fork its together in the small tray given by kak Anna.
Thanks kak Anna..
Did u guys see the new year card there?
Its given by Angela a.k.a Nurul from Otis Elevator Company (M) Sdn.Bhd.
It was last year. She's so kind..i appreciated that..thanks angela.
Motivation word there is a must!
A'ha...Malaysian flag also there.
I was excited to celebrated Merdeka Day & Malaysia Day last time..
Given by kak Anna.. :)
Makes my desk complete..
The compartment given by kak dora..
Need to drink more to keep healthy.thats why me bought that big bottle with kak Fiza.
The small fan-fold (kipas lipat-kayu) given by KZ.
A bouquet of flowers..
it's already dried. it's belong to kak Comel before.
I asked her to took it when she packed her things to leave the company.
Same goes to the Britney Spears Perfume (Midnight Fantasy) box.
its a memory that i still keep in my mind when we were together last time.
Missed her damn much.
Beautiful green basket with flowers
Body spray, vitamins, cologne, lotion
in there to make me feel so calm...
plus Cabtree-Evelyn biscuit
from hamper given by supplier lorr..
I love this side.
Full of key chains.
My friends gave it..
2 of them from UMi..thanks umi.nanti bagi lagi ek.hehe
Small stationeries there.Can't put many, it will missing lorr..
Yasin book i keep it safe there..
gave by Major Wan Chik when first time i joined Safety Department group.
names of Allah i stick close to key chains to inspire me that
Allah always be my side.. :)
Cute bear with small bag..love u teddy..dun be naughty ya..
The calendar there, easy for me to look up and plan the holiday..hahaha.
Did u see the frame. i got it when i joined Nasyid with my officemates n bosses last time
(iftar KLCC at CONVEX).
the dried flowers i took it at Convex also..hehe
Small notes using Double A n Post it-notes sticker.
No snacks like before..i decided to put a small nuts in the tiny tupperware.
kak angelina ibrahim gave me. she now not in our company.she do 'hijrah' to other company.
May Allah bless u all my friend.
You all always shining my life with your love,cares..
It's so blessful..
Thanks coz had being my friend.
it such a beatiful honour to me..
May you guys live with full of joy, prosperity and happiness
ever after.. (^_^)


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I think these rope handled totes are my favorite bags I've ever made. They aren't huge. They are only about 10'' tall and 16'' wide but they hold a LOT of stuff. Tonight I took one to a church activity and I filled it with about 8 yards of fabric, scissors, a pincushion, pattern weights, 4 patterns, and an extra package of needles in the inside pocket. I didn't want to bring my purse, so I also stuffed keys, sunglasses, and my phone in. No problem.
{Hey! This free pattern is included in my Ultimate List of Fast and Easy Tote Bags to Sew. Check it out.}
And to top it off they are pretty!
Seriously. This could be your new purse, gym bag, diaper bag, whatever you need. So let's talk about what you'll need.
Required materials for one Rope Handled Tote:
1/2 yard Fabric Loft canvas (or other 44'' wide fabric) for the top portion
1/2 yard Fabric Loft canvas (or other 44'' wide fabric) for the bottom portion
1 yard of HeatnBond Fusible Fleece or other stabilizer (I used HeatnBond fusible fleece but medium weight interfacing would work too)
4 sets of grommets and the tools to apply them (more info below)
1 3/4 yd of cotton rope for the handles (more below)
the curve template free download from my Craftsy shop
As you can see, I used canvas for both the inside and outside of my totes in addition to fusible fleece stabilizer. These totes are sturdy and will hold up to lots of use. If you use quilting weight cotton instead, then I suggest using fusible fleece on the exterior pieces plus interfacing (such as HeatnBond lite) on the interior pieces.
I already discussed fabric so now let's talk about the rope. I found this beautiful 100% cotton rope in the home decor trimmings section at my local Joanns. There are other sources online that you might try, but I am very happy with this. My favorite part is how nicely the ends fray. It's $3.99/yd before coupon.
The grommets I used also came from the home decor section at Joanns. The first time you purchase grommets you'll need to get the package that includes the tools (on the left). After that you can buy packages with grommets only. The tools only cost a couple dollars extra. These grommets are easy to install. Don't even think twice about them.
Here's my notebook where I first imagined how this tote would shape up. Just thought I'd share.
Cutting Instructions:
Start by cutting
4 rectangles 7 1/2'' by 19'' from the 'top fabric'
4 rectangles 7 1/2'' by 19'' from the 'bottom fabric'
2 rectangles 5 1/2'' by 10'' from either fabric for the pockets
Stitching the bag:
Pair one 'top fabric' with one 'bottom fabric' and sew together along one long edge. If one or both of your prints are directional, then make sure your prints are going the way that you want them to. Repeat for all 4 sets of large rectangles.
Press the seam toward the bottom fabric and top stitch close to the seam. Repeat for all 4. These are now your 'side panels.'
Cut two 14'' x 19'' pieces of fusible fleece for the exterior. To tell the truth, I didn't measure. I just used one of my side panels as a pattern. Yes, I cheat. Fuse the two pieces of fusible fleece to 2 of the side panels. The sewn pieces with fusible fleece are the exterior side panels. The pieces without fusible fleece are the interior side panels.
Download the free curve template from Craftsy. It is 5'' wide and .75'' tall if you want to draw your own. Fold each side panel in half to find the center. Align the center marks on the template with the center top of the bag, and cut out the curve. Repeat on all of the side panels.
Next cut 2 1/2'' squares from the bottom corners of each side panel. The shape of all of the side panels should look like this.
For the pocket, pin the 5 1/2'' x 10'' rectangles right sides together and sew around all of the edges. Leave a 4'' opening for turning on the bottom. Clip corners, turn, press, and topstitch along the top edge.
Pin the pocket on one of the lining panels. The pocket should be centered, over about 1'' of the bottom fabric. Stitch around the sides and bottom of the pocket with a 1/4'' seam allowance (this will close the opening). Then stitch a dividing line (or more than one) if desired.
Pin the side exterior panels and the side interior panels together along the sides and bottom.
Stitch with a 1/2'' seam allowance. Leave a 5'' opening on the bottom of the interior panels for turning the bag.
Press all seams open. Pinch the corners to align the side and bottom seams and box the corners. Pin.
Stitch corners with a 1/2'' seam allowance.
Turn the bag exterior right side out and place the bag interior over it, right sides together. Pin all around the top.
Stitch all around the top of the bag with a 1/2'' seam allowance. Try to pivot at the curve edges even though it's not a sharp turn.
Clip a wide notch over the corner of each curve. Then make lots of clips along the curves to help them turn. Clip close to the stitching without cutting it.
Turn the bag right side out through the opening in the interior. Push the corners out with your fingers or a turning tool.
Stitch the opening closed either by hand or by machine.
Press the top of the bag and top stitch 1/4'' from the edge.
Adding the grommets and rope:
Here comes my favorite part! Use the larger half of one grommet to draw a circle at the top of the bag, in one of the curve corners. The grommet should be about 1/4'' from the edges. The circle will be about 1/2'' from the edges.
Cut out the circle through both layers. It helps to make a hole with your seam ripper and then cut around with little scissors.
These are the two extra tools that are needed to install the grommet. The tool on the left is the anvil and the tool on the right is the setter.
The larger (front) side of the grommet fits on the anvil.
The setter is positioned on the back side of the grommet and struck with a hammer.
So place the larger half of the grommet through the hole on the front of the bag, and place the smaller half of the grommet over it on the inside of the bag. On a hard surface (such as the floor) place the anvil under the grommet on the bottom (the front of the bag) and position the setter tool on top. Strike hard with a hammer. It's okay to strike not-so-hard at first to see how much force is necessary to bend the metal and set the grommet. Just keep pounding until the grommet looks perfect.
Like this.
Repeat until you have 2 grommets for each bag handle.
Cut two 28'' lengths of rope. If the shop worker placed tape on the end of your rope remove it before you measure. Push the end of one rope section from the inside of the bag to the outside and tie a knot. Push the other end of the rope section through the remaining grommet on the same side of the bag and make a knot. Fray the ends, if desired and trim the strings so they are even.
Repeat for the other handle and you are done!
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p.s. for your information, you can find lots more ideas using Fabric Loft fabrics on their Pinterest page here, their blog here, and their facebook page here. :)

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Swaging Machine Hire
Powerful & Portable
A perfect machine for swaging on-site. Low weight and small outer dimensions makes it extremely portable.
Typical applications:
- Standing rigging and lifelines for sailboats. The Swedish Navy uses it for making railing.
- Architectural, like balustrades and railing.
- Scenographic use at theaters for hanging and supporting set pieces.
- Extensively used for on-site swaging of wire fall protection systems on roofs and buildings.
- Structural rigging for hang gliders and ultra-light airplanes.
- Anchoring of weather balloons.
- Oceanographers use it for swaging winch wire ropes for their surveying instruments.
- Lifting strops for fuel rods at nuclear power plants.
- Structural rigging for sail-roofs and sail-shades.


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Director Howard Ford is donating a signed copy of both his book 'Surviving The Dead' and DVD 'Never Let Go'
Irvine Welsh says 'Anybody who has been, or plans to get involved in Independent Film Making MUST read this astonishing story'! Howard J Ford's highly personal book 'Surviving The Dead' takes the reader on a blow by blow account of the making of The Ford Brother's worldwide hit movie 'The Dead' - a harrowing shoot Across Africa where every possible film-makers challenge had to be overcome. But not just this story, the book is full of tips and advice for anyone entering the film world from a director who now has five features and 200 TV commercials under his belt!
'Never Let Go', voted 'best Independent Film 2016' at the National Film Awards 2016, beating Multi Oscar Nominated 'Carol' and Sean Penn's 'The Gunman' to the title. Shot in Morocco/Spain and some sequences in the US, following it's UK theatrical release in October, Never Let Go is out now on DVD in the UK via Icon Film Distribution and is due for US release pre-summer 2017. A signed copy of the DVD by writer director Howard J Ford


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Immigration Reform Roundtable
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Comprehensive immigration reform is on the table in Washington, with proposals from President Obama and a bipartisan group of eight senators. What is the potential impact on California, home to about 2.5 million undocumented immigrants, from farmworkers in the Central Valley to high-tech engineers in Silicon Valley?
- Aarti Kohli, Director of Immigration Policy at the Warren Institute, UC Berkeley
- Emil Guillermo, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund
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HDS-12 Gen2 Touch Fishfinder / Chartplotter. Insight USA 83/200 + StructureScan HD. Easy to use touchscreen Revolutionary new user interface provides lightning-fast, fingertip access to all HDS features. Intuitive menus, cursor assist, snap-to setting markers and innovative preview panes with quick-touch slider bars provide unparalleled control in all weather and water conditions. Sonar imaging - Enjoy picture-like, 180-degree views of structure and fish below your boat.
Plus, overlay live high-definition bottom imagery on top of your charts using the innovative StructureMap feature. Requires optional StructureScan® HD transducer. Built-in, award-winning Broadband Sounder - Display and mark gamefish, baitfish and structure at higher speeds and at greater depths from 1 to 3,000 feet. Capability Use recorded StructureScan® HD logs to create stunning underwater images of lakes, rivers or seafloor.StructureMap can be viewed as an overlay, and toggled on and off to provide the ultimate in situational awareness in relation to both chart and bottom detail. Super-accurate, internal 5Hz GPS antenna - 5Hz position update rate provides more accurate trails and smoother chart performance for the maximum in reliable position accuracy. For even greater performance and functionality, add an external Lowrance Point-1 10Hz GPS antenna with built in compass.
TrackBack to review and save key hotspots - Scroll-back thru Broadband Sounder or StructureScan® HD sonar imaging history to review structure or fish targets and pinpoint the location with a waypoint. Ready View and control select fishfinder and chartplotter displays wirelessly using supported tablets and smartphones and the free GoFree app. Requires the revolutionary WIFI-1 module. In addition, GoFree also enables Insight Genesis users the ability to upload sonar logs, and download up-to-date, personalized contour maps and contribute to the community based Social Map directly from your device.
Options HDS Gen2 Touch includes built-in charts or bundled map options, and is compatible with the most expansive selection of cartography on the market. Options include Insight HD, Insight PRO, Insight Genesis, Navionics®, C-Map Max-N, TOPO, and more.
All charting options can be used with Insight Planner PC planning software. Visit the Insight Store for more details. Multi-view and chart sharing View Navionics® cartography simultaneously with the charts of your choice, in 2D or 3D perspective view, with independent control, range and overlay capabilities. Depth contour shading and shallow water highlight - Use these new features with Navionics Charts to quickly identify fishing areas of interest or to highlight shallow water areas requiring extra caution.Personalized maps Make your own maps using recorded sonar logs, upload data to Insight Genesis account, view secure custom chart detail online, adjust contour lines, add optional vegetation or bottom-hardness overlays, download to an SD card and use on the water. Brilliant, enhanced SolarMAX PLUS display for superior sunlight and wider-angle viewing.
Affordable NMEA 2000® and high-speed dual Ethernet ports. Two full-sized SD card slots. Widescreen, 16:9; WXGA TFT LCD. (50/200 or 83/ 200 kHz) + 455/800 kHz. The item "Brand New Lowrance Hds-12 Gen2 Insight USA 83/200 + StructureScan HD" is in sale since Monday, November 16, 2015.
This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Fishing\Fishing Equipment\Fishfinders". The seller is "chaneyboi_2012" and is located in Dunstable. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Redecorate, Renovate, or Remodel?
Fireplace remodel before and after. $600 project.
For many people, spring cleaning means taking a fresh look at our houses and living spaces. As we wipe down the remnants of winter, sometimes our homes flaws become painfully obvious: no place for hats and boots, a dark and dated kitchen, a bathroom that grows smaller every day.
These realizations bring you to three options: You can choose to redecorate, renovate, or remodel. Before you decide, you'll want to determine your overall budget as well as the potential investment, that is, the amount you will get back from a project when you go to sell the house.
Sometimes, the easiest and most effective solution to a home's problem is simply redecorating. A fresh coat of paint, new window treatments, and/or a new area rug can do wonders as can adding shelving or storage solutions. And don't underestimate the power of decluttering or at least rearranging home décor. Simply moving furniture and adding new lights can make a huge difference.
Then there are situations where fresh paint and new throw pillows aren't going to change anything, and you might need to consider making a larger change. You may need to knock down a wall to give the house better flow, install new flooring and baseboards, update doors and hardware, or build a bigger closet in a bedroom. These projects require a bigger budget and time commitment but can really change the functionality, not to mention personality, of a room.
Alas, new countertops in your kitchen won't change the size of the kitchen and new shelving in the bathroom won't ease the morning rush. For some problems, the only real solution is a remodel. Kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms tend to give you the most return on your investments. But, keep in mind not only your budget, but also the value of neighboring homes when deciding what to do. You don't want to be the priciest house on the block, but you don't want to be the lowest either.
Read this to find out what home improvements offer the most value.
If you have questions about a project or want to know what you need to do to get your house ready to list, call us at (630) 441-5570 or visit our website, www.gmregroup.com.


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Daniel McKivergan is a writer and consultant who has worked for a number of neoconservatives and high-profile Republican Party hawks. He is the founder of Polaris Analysis, LLC and was, as of 2012, the deputy director of public affairs and special programs at the neoconservative Hudson Institute.[1]
Once described as a protégé of veteran neoconservative activist William Kristol,[2] McKivergan was a deputy director of the Project for the New American Century (PNAC) and later the online foreign editor of Kristol's Weekly Standard magazine, a flagship publication for the neoconservative movement. He served as a legislative aide to Sen. John McCain in the early 2000s and, after leaving the Standard in 2007, worked as a foreign policy aide to McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.
Throughout much of the 1990s and early 2000s, McKivergan alternated between stints with various Kristol-linked outfits and positions on McCain's staff. In 1993, after a five-year stint as a researcher at the Republican National Committee, McKivergan took a post at the Project for the Republican Future—a PNAC predecessor then chaired by Kristol—before joining the Weekly Standard staff as a researcher in 1995. At Kristol's recommendation, McCain took McKivergan on as a legislative aide in 2000, following McKivergan's brief stint working as legislative director for Rep. Dan Miller (R-FL) and two years as a policy director at the Philanthropy Roundtable.[3]
In 2002, McGivergan joined Kristol again as the deputy director of PNAC and its sponsor, the New Citizenship Project. From his perch at PNAC, which he shared with a host of neoconservatives and liberal hawks who agitated for the U.S. invasion of Iraq, McGivergan issued a series of memos rounding up pro-war media coverage for "opinion leaders."[4] Even after the United States failed to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, McKivergan continued to argue that there had been substantial evidence that Saddam Hussein had been stockpiling WMD leading up to the war.[5] He was also a signatory of a January 2005 PNAC "Letter to Congress" calling for lawmakers to approve an increase in U.S. ground forces of 25,000 active duty troops per year.[6]
McKivergan left PNAC in 2005 to rejoin the Weekly Standard as its online foreign editor. At the Standard, McKivergan periodically published pro-war commentaries and blog posts. "It's important to remember that terror attacks against the United States didn't start the day our troops entered Baghdad, and they won't end if we leave Iraq to the terrorists," he wrote in October 2006. In other posts, he alleged that Iran was developing nuclear weapons[7] and likened Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad to Saddam Hussein.[8]
McKivergan left the Standard in 2007 to serve as a foreign policy staffer on John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.[9] Since the campaign, he appears to have retreated from public view.
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[1] Hudson Institute, 2012 annual report, April 2013, http://www.hudson.org/files/publications/AnnualReport2012--web.pdf.
[2] John Judis, "Neo-McCain," New Republic, October 16, 2006, http://www.newrepublic.com/article/politics/neo-mccain.
[3] Project for the New American Century, Daniel McKivergan bio, http://www.newamericancentury.org/danielmckiverganbio.htm.
[4] Daniel McKivergan, "War on Terrorism and American Statecraft," Project for a New American Century, October 15, 2002, http://www.newamericancentury.org/iraq-101502.htm.
[5] Daniel McKivergan, "The Worst of Intentions: What Saddam's Iraq Was Up To," Weekly Standard, July 1, 2005, http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/783pliue.asp.
[6] Project for the New American Century, "Letter to Congress on Increasing U.S. Ground Forces," January 28, 2005, http://www.newamericancentury.org/defense-20050128.htm.
[7] Daniel McKivergan, "Iran 'Fantasies' at the New York Times?" Weekly Standard "Worldwide Standard" blog, April 11, 2006, http://web.archive.org/web/20070609021542/http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2006/04/iran_fantasies_at_the_new_york_1.html.
[8] Daniel McKivergan, "Saddam Came Close to Having a Nuke in '91," Weekly Standard "Worldwide Standard" blog, January 13, 2006, http://web.archive.org/web/20070624110411/http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2006/01/saddam_came_close_to_having_a.html.
[9] Matt Duss, "John McCain's War Cabinet," Think Progress, March 17, 2008, http://thinkprogress.org/security/2008/03/17/175039/mccain-advisers/.


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Students from around the world converged on Leesburg this year to provide needed support for local neighborhoods. They spent weeks volunteering their own spare time away from school to paint homes, cut grass and collect unwanted trash.
All the hard work was a big help in areas of Leesburg – a community that most of the students had not visited nor seen on a map prior to the cleanup projects. However, they all left knowing that their gracious gift restored plenty of pride among residents.
The City of Leesburg and the West Leesburg CDC, which assisted the National Relief Network in coordinating the student volunteer projects, invites the community to continue that valuable support. The Keep Leesburg Beautiful neighborhood cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19.
Residents, businesses, churches and community organizations can help to collect litter and other debris along roads and around properties. Waste collection bags and other materials will be provided. The City of Leesburg will provide solid waste collection and other services.
Cleanup areas include the Carver Heights and Montclair neighborhoods. Volunteers will meet at Berry Park at 2121 Johns Ave. in Leesburg. For more information, contact the West Leesburg CDC at (352) 787-2896 or at (352) 365-0947.
"The students did lots of great work," said resident Agnes Berry, who is helping to organize the event. "This cleanup will help to culminate everything they did."
Different student and volunteer groups that worked in Leesburg recently include the University of Delaware, Michigan State University and Arcadia University from Pennsylvania. Another group of 32 students – from Beijing No. 2 High School – traveled from China during the first week of February to lend support.


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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
New Ambassadors will raise public awareness - Tuart Times WA
Jenny Aldrick and Ron Love recently returned
from a five day 'Forgotten Australian Ambassador
Project' Training Course, held at Hindmarsh in Adelaide
in October.
Jenn and Ron joined ten other 'Forgotten
Australians' from around the country for training in
presenting information sessions to relevant service
providers and other community sectors to raise awareness
of the issues affecting people who experienced out-of home
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One of the best things about life, is friendship. Good friends are the cornerstone of all relationships. I still remember and often communicate by telephone, email, my website, with friends that I have had since childhood.
The younger set have a word for it … BFF … Best Friends Forever.
But things change in life, that isn't always true. A guy is a guy and then he meets a girl, falls in love, she cannot stand you, you are no longer friends. It happens. Same principle applies with women, my wife has friends I don't like and they do not like me.
Don't get me wrong, friends are important.
I am talking real friends, not FaceBook clones. When I am down and out, I can conjure up in my mind and old friend, something they said or something that they did, and it will bring a smile to my tired old wrinkled face.
Life gives me my greatest inspiration at times, and here is where I channel it, catalogue or share it with new friends or folks who read my daily dirge. Believe it or not, it is often therapeutic or some other word that Dr. Phil uses to describe a sane existence.
My friends encourage me, and at times, motivate me. I need friends and you do too. A good friend will say, "Don't buy the ticket to L.A. American IDOL is not really for you." An acquaintance or not-so-good friend will say … "You sing good. Let's do your hair!"
You have to be very careful when you write about people in the first person, real people. You never know what it is you are going to find in the mailbox. "Dear Sir, if you continue to banter around the name of Oprah, freely associating it with unsavory material, as you so are accustomed to doing. You soon may find yourself in court, defending your literary talents to someone who is not of your audience on WordPress or Facebook. Respectfully."
February being the month of love and all that, has inspired me. This month, I am going to try and make one new friend. Along with a concentrated effort to improve my working vocabulary.
Just yesterday I was considering the word Masochistic: The enjoyment of what appears to be painful or tiresome. Taking it one step further, I thought in the spirit of the adventure, to create a totally new word … something personal that could apply to me.
Here it is:
Diabetichist: Someone who uses the same needle three/four times, dulling it to the point of being almost not sharp, in order to inflict pain on himself and remove the cravings for a candy bar in his near future.
Who knows?
Famous sayings or quotes could be next. "May your paths be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, but always leading to the most amazing natural place. Grab your boot straps and stand up straight, don't let this evil world put lines and wrinkles on your ugly Mugg."
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Mount Edgcumbe has become one of our most popular tourist destinations since it began to be made accessible to the public in the early 1970s. The house and gardens, as well as being very beautiful, hold great historic interest. The house was built in the mid-1500s for the Edgcumbe family of Cotehele, and is thought [...]
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Whitsand bay, three miles south-west of Torpoint across the Rame peninsula, has been described as one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in the world, with long stretches of golden sand and wonderful views from the high cliffs with their bright yellow gorse flowers. Despite the difficult access, the restricted parking, the lack of [...]


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Nigerian multi-talented stand-up Comedian, Monkals, has just given us the new meaning of "Hospitality" in this hilarious skit. I have been laughing non-stop ever since i saw this, and since sharing is caring, i decided to give you a chance to be cracked up. Enjoy and share this funny piece Produced and Directed by Big L.
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Wow, wow, wow. As allotment of a scattering of official portraits from yesterday's aristocratic bells that were appear to the apple Saturday afternoon, we got to see Princess Eugenie's additional bells dress, a Zac Posen masterpiece that was custom-designed for Eugenie in account of her appropriate day. Eugenie wore the dress to her bells reception, and the photo appear by the Palace (taken by aristocratic columnist Alex Bramall) showed the clothes in all its glory—from its across-the-board brim to its adapted waist and ribbed bodice.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's post-wedding anniversary accept been carefully beneath lock and key, with guests reportedly alike actuality told to duke over their phones afore entering the "fun fair carve festival" day in Eugenie's adolescence home Saturday. So this is our aboriginal official glimpse of the Zac Posen clothes that Eugenie afflicted into for her reception, accepting gotten affiliated in a dress by Peter Piloto distinctively advised to acknowledge her scoliosis scar.
In a statement, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank said of the additional gown:
Gotta say, I'd absolutely like my own bells dress to be aggressive by me rather than by a field, but you do you, Eugenie.
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Said Zac Posen himself in a statement: "It was an absurd account to actualize this dress for Her Aristocratic Highness Princess Eugenie on her bells day."
In the photo, Eugenie is attractive adoringly at her new husband, who looks captivated as the brace airing appear the camera.
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The dress is a actual altered appearance from her aboriginal bells dress, although the two aggregate agnate accept account and congenital syms that were important to the brace and to Eugenie. Here's her aboriginal bells dress:
The aboriginal dress is added conservative, which is to be accepted in any aristocratic wedding. But its Zac Posen aftereffect is artlessly stunning—a attractive ruched, adapted bodice; a abounding skirt; admirable bankrupt accept detailing; and continued sleeves, in a accolade to the aboriginal gown.
For her reception, additionally ditched the emerald adornment she wore for her wedding, and by "ditched" I beggarly "probably affably alternate to the Queen's adornment closet."
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RMS TITANIC White Star Replica Postcard & Launch Ticket (1998 UK 10" by 12" art mount, all ready to frame, featuring a replica White Star postcard of the ill-fated ship signed by the youngest survivor of the April 15th 1912 disaster, Millvina Dean, who was just nine weeks old at the time but lived to the ripe old age of ninety seven, finally passing away exactly ninety eight years after The Titanic was launched. There is also a replica ticket for that very launch of the magnificent Olympic class ocean liner in Belfast on May 31st 1911 that has been autographed by the maritime explorer, Robert Ballard, that actually discovered the wreck in 1985, resting 12,000 feet down in the Atlantic Ocean, seven hundred miles from the Newfoundland coast. Millvina is sadly no longer with us and it is estimated that the sea will complete the work of the iceberg and finally destroy the remains of the ship within the next fifty years. This is a remarkable piece of memorabilia, commemorating an event that shook the world & led to the changing of Maritime safety regulations forever)
MOTORHEAD Ace Of Spades (1981 Japanese 12-track white title label promo sample LP, the band's classic fourth studio album featuring the iconic title track, The Hammer and Jailbait, picture sleeve with Japanese insert and obi-strip. The sleeveshows very little wear and, aside from a few very light paper scuffs, the vinyl is in excellent condition VIP-6751)
JOE JACKSON Night And Day (2011 US limited edition Mobile Fidelity half-speed mastered 'Original Master Recording' 9-track audiophile LP pressed on 180gm 100% Virgin Vinyl with tracks from the 'Day' side [tracks 6-9] listed on Side 1 and the 'Night' side [tracks 1-4] listed on Side 2. The gatefold picture sleeve shows only minor edgewear and comes with its original company discography card insert. The vinyl looks unplayed! MFSL1-278)


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42 Below Vodka is sponsoring the 42Ride, in which -- you guessed it -- 42 cyclists are riding across the country from NYC to LA. The 21 riders that are taking a northern route were in Detroit last night, and we met up with them at their visit to CityFest. What a great group of people. Alex almost took off with them, we're pretty sure. We were particularly excited to meet Jacquie Phelan, three-time NORBA champ, member of both the US Bicycling AND Mountain Bike Hall of Fames and founder of WOMBATS (Women's Mountain Bike and Tea Society), a group that works to increase the number of women in the sport of mountain biking. Us being a female-owned shop and she being an outspoken advocate for women in the sport of cycling, well, we hit it off. Hopefully we'll be seeing her back in Detroit soon!
Read more about Jacquie at her blog.
Safe riding to all the 42Riders! We hope you enjoyed your stay in the D!


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I quilted wavy lines from left to right as suggested in Jacquie Gering's book, Quilting Modern.
I used a purple and blue batik for the sky:
A few people asked about the size of the strips and the pattern. Here is the book that has the original pattern...mine is a couple rows narrower than the original. The quilt is about 37" square in the book and uses 1" strips. The windows are pieced into the block and are the centers of the blocks. Here is the webpage of the author, Flavin Glover. There are pictures of some of the other quilts in the book here as well and you can order the book via the webpage.
This is a picture of the original quilt in the book:


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In Cape Town, every day will be like a choose-your-own-adventure book: imagine breathtaking views from atop Table Mountain, hiking Lion's Head at sunset, visiting beaches-there's even a beach with penguins!-and more.
When you study with us in South Africa, you will register for three to five courses at South Africa's leading research university, the University of Cape Town (UCT), which is located in a pleasant suburban area five miles from the City Center. UCT is South Africa's oldest university and has undergone incredible change since its opening, particularly since the end of apartheid, working to make quality higher education available to students regardless of race. UCT is officially recognized for its strengths in African Studies, Biology, Botany, Business, Environmental Sciences, History, Mathematics, Engineering, Sociology, and Anthropology.
Service learning in and around Cape Town is a core component in our program as it helps you understand some of Cape Town's most pressing social issues, while contributing your skills toward a community-driven solution. Our service learning course options in Health Studies and Sociology include completing 60 hours of volunteer work and research while in Cape Town.
Students will have options for their community-based service work, either through IES Abroad courses or by volunteering with other local organizations. In addition, UCT students often join SHAWCO, the University's volunteer program. Through these opportunities, you will get a first-hand look at the city's social and economic issues affecting different groups in Cape Town.
Cape Town will be your classroom. In your free time, visit local gems like the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site) beautiful Camps Bay Beach, or climb the iconic Table Mountain and catch the cable car back down. We challenge you to take full advantage of South Africa's beautiful climate and geography.
We take you on optional field trips to the Eastern Cape's beautiful Garden Route and to the Kruger National Park where you can enjoy game drives experienced game rangers. Hopefully your adventure will include seeing the "Big Five": the lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino. Other optional day trip excursions may include visiting the District 6 Museum and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for many years.
We want you to feel at home in South Africa, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible.
Quick Facts
- Center: IES Abroad Cape Town
- City: Cape Town
- Country: South Africa
- Program Credits: 15-19 per semester (3-5 courses)
- Language of Instruction: English
- Language Prerequisites: None
Program Dates
After you are admitted, refer to the Travel Dates section of the Predeparture Information in your MyIESabroad account before booking travel.
Fall 2018
- July 8 - November 15
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
- Spring 2019 - October 01, 2018
- Fall 2019 - October 01, 2018
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with the University of Cape Town. You take 15–19 credit hours per semester as you enroll in University of Cape Town courses. You may also elect to take one of the IES Abroad courses. Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional program components:
- IES Abroad Service Learning Course: Focused on South Africa, the service learning project includes community service (60 hours over the course of the semester) at a local organization (3 credits).
- 3-5 Courses at the University of Cape Town: Enroll in a minimum of 15-19 IES Abroad credits at the University of Cape Town. We require that one of your courses be South Africa-focused. If you choose to take an IES Abroad course (3 credits), then you will take a minimum of 12 IES Abroad credits at UCT, in addition to the IES Abroad course. Students are encouraged to take mostly 2000-level or 3000-level courses, with a maximum of one 1000-level course.
After you are accepted, you will see a list of final course offerings in your MyIESabroad account.
Cultural Studies
- CU 221 - Dialogues on Difference (Fall, Spring)
- SL/EC/SO 335 - Polity, Community Development, Urban Life in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
Health Studies
- SO/SL/HL 345 - Health and Community Development in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
Service Learning
- SL/EC/SO 335 - Polity, Community Development, Urban Life in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
- SO/SL/HL 345 - Health and Community Development in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
- SL/EC/SO 335 - Polity, Community Development, Urban Life in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
- SO/SL/HL 345 - Health and Community Development in South Africa (Fall, Spring)
Partner Institution(s) About the University of Cape Town
The oldest university in South Africa, the University of Cape Town is also South Africa's leading research institution. International students make up about 20% of the total enrollment at the University. UCT is located four miles from the Cape Town City Center. Your commute time to campus is between 15-30 minutes, which is common for local students. Most courses at UCT are lecture-based, some with very large classes, and they usually meet between two and five days per week. Lectures are often accompanied by tutorials, which are much smaller and allow discussion of topics and concepts covered during the lecture. Past students have found these tutorials to be extremely useful. Choose from many courses in the following faculties at the University of Cape Town.
- Commerce – Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Finance & Tax, Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics
- Engineering & the Built Environment – Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Humanities – Communication, Dance, Drama, English Literature and Language, Film & Media, Fine Art, Gender Studies, History, Languages and Literature, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Anthropology, Social Development, Social Work, Sociology
- Natural Sciences – Archaeology, Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental & Geographical Science, Geographical Sciences, Mathematics & Applied Materials, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Oceanography, Physics, Statistical Sciences
South Africa-focused courses are available in fields such as Cultural Studies, Dance, History, Language, Literature, Music, Photography, Political Science, Religion, and Sociology. You may not enroll in courses in the Health Sciences faculty.
Service Learning
Participating in a service learning experience in Cape Town is one of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of the city's culture and society. Working alongside local people towards a common goal, you experience first-hand some of the social issues that affect Cape Town, while contributing your skills towards a community-driven solution. A service learning placement consists of time spent with a local organization, accompanied by a weekly academic, for-credit service learning seminar. Through the seminar, you have structure time for reflection, discussion, and research on the issues of your host community. Many of the community organization connections are created through relationships with the IES Abroad faculty. IES Abroad will assist your efforts by facilitating introductions to organizations and through the coordination of group transportation to the location (for IES Abroad class-based community-service). Each semester, our students work on a different project, depending on the needs of the community or organization where they are volunteering. You will visit the community at the beginning of the semester and return several times during the semester to work on projects that will contribute to the organization long after you return home. At the end of the semester, you are welcome to donate clothing, toiletries, and supplies left from your time in Cape Town to local organizations. Recent community engagement placements for IES Abroad students include:
- Sisters4Sisters
- The Sozo Foundation
- Ikhamva Ubomi
- Brooklyn Chest Hospital
You may also participate in UCT-organized service learning opportunities through an organization called SHAWCO (UCT Students' Health and Welfare Centres Organisation). Here you can volunteer your time to ongoing educational and healthcare service projects. These are non-credit bearing, so many IES Abroad students join SHAWCO as part of their student life experience in Cape Town.
Private Houses or Apartments - You may live with other IES Abroad students in a furnished house or apartment near the University of Cape Town. Furnished houses and apartments offer single and double rooms, a communal lounge, and a fully-equipped kitchen area. All houses and apartments are equipped with digital safes for storage of personal belongings. Internet access is available but not guaranteed.
Student Life
Orientation in Cape Town is spread over two weeks. It starts with an IES Abroad orientation (3 days) where you are introduced to the IES Abroad Cape Town staff, your fellow students, the city of Cape Town and its surrounding areas, in addition to the University of Cape Town campus. Orientation continues with a trip along the Garden Route, the south-eastern coast line of South Africa, where you explore cave systems, visit beautiful beaches, canoe, hike, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the South African landscape. During our orientation, you also enjoy a tour of downtown Cape Town and a local township. You will then attend the University of Cape Town's orientation (5-6 days) that gives you details on academics, extracurricular activities, and volunteer opportunities. The International Academic Programs Office's activities include a tour around the Cape Peninsula and the chance to participate in an African-style drumming event. Additionally, CORE™, IES Abroad's Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.
Eligibility Requirements
- 18 years of age
- In good standing at your home school
- 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require additional documents outlined in a section below)
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing when program begins. Applicants need to have at least three semesters of course work when they enroll at the UCT (first semester sophomores can apply). Some local university courses may not be available to students of Sophomore standing.
Passport & Visa Requirements
A passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the end date of the program, with at least two blank pages is required. A student visa is required to enter South Africa. Upon admission, you will receive more information about the application process and any related fees. The visa application process for non-U.S. citizens can be extremely lengthy, please contact us for more information.
Fall 2018
- Tuition: $13,410
- Housing: $3,795
- Insurance: $395
- Total: $17,600
Academic Year
- Tuition: $24,125
- Housing: $7,590
- Insurance: $790
- Total: $32,505
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
Program taught in:
- English
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The East Jackson Eagles saw their season come to a close on Friday as they were swept in a doubleheader in round one of the Region 8-AA playoffs by Fannin County.
Fannin edged the Eagles 4-3 in the first game, then buried them 12-2 in the second.
In game one, Fannin County scored three unearned runs in the first, then added another in the fourth to take a 4-0 lead.
Sam Williamson makes a diving slide back to base, to beat the ball during earlier action. Photo by Brandon Reed
Loss To Fannin Ends Eagles' Season
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Mmmm…hot chocolate. It's getting to that time of year where you want to curl up on your couch and sip hot chocolate. This cookie totally reminded me of that.
I first tried Mexican hot chocolate early this year during a birthday party at work. You would add chili powder to the hot chocolate, as much as you wanted, and it was just enough to give you a little kick at the end. I wasn't too sure about it at first since I don't really like spicy stuff. The liquid Mexican hot chocolate doesn't really do it for me, but this cookie definitely does!
I love how it leaves a little burn in your throat, but not too much to make you go insane. When I first saw the recipe, I was thinking up alternatives for maple syrup because I didn't have it. It is a little pricey as well. Then I saw a great deal at Amazon for some maple syrup at 50% off! Of course I had to get it and make this recipe. If you act before the end of the month, you can still get this awesome deal.
Gary tried the cookies as well, and after he ate 3, he said "It might be better without the cayenne". Well, you already had 3, I guess it was good enough already. I brought these to work and one of my coworkers thought these look like cookies she would buy at a bakery. Score!
Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
adapted from: as seen on The Post Punk Kitchen, from Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar
printable recipe
For the topping:
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the cookies:
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons almond milk (Or your preferred non-dairy milk) I used soy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon chocolate extract (or more vanilla extract if you have no chocolate) I used more vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
Combine ingredients for topping in a flat storage container (or any sealable container). Shake to combine. Pour into a flat plate if container is not flat. (I had leftover cinnamon sugar, so I kept my leftovers it in my flat lock 'n' lock container.)
In a small bowl, sift together dry ingredients (flour through cayenne). This is crucial because you want to spread out the cayenne. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients (oil through extracts). Slowly beat in dry ingredients until combined.
Using a medium cookie scoop (tablespoon size) form balls and press into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Flip over and place the cookies 2 inches apart sugar side up on cookie sheet. The dough will stick to your fingers when you press it into the cinnamon sugar, making it easy to flip it over onto the sheet.
Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes, or until tops crackle.
Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cookie sheets to cool.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies. (I got 26 cookies)


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In order to assure that public health policy and programs are driven by data, IPHI works to ensure that Illinois' data systems measure, analyze and report on the health status of Illinois residents, including those impacted by health disparities.
Local Policy Database Environmental Scan
Early in 2013, IPHI formed a collaboration with the Mississippi Public Health Institute and theTexas Health Institute to respond to a Request for Proposals to investigate the current state and uses for local policy databases in public health. The collaboration is using an iterative approach to conduct the environmental scan, using the Institutes' expertise, advice from theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Network of Public Health Institutes, and subject matter experts to define the scope of the scan and test it against our consultants' model policy databases. We will conduct an environmental scan of health policy databases, including databases in other sectors that are suggested by criteria for healthy communities. Our team will survey and/or interview a select group of potential users to develop a menu of content, tools, and services would be most useful for practitioners. Our team will translate the findings and analysis into a conceptual model of the comprehensive local policy database. The final deliverables for this project are due at the end of September.
Illinois Framework Stakeholder Engagement Project
The State of Illinois, under the direction of the Department of Human Services Project Management Office, is building a new healthcare and human services system called the Illinois Framework that will link the service programs in seven state agencies to better meet the needs of clients and providers. The Framework Stakeholder Engagement Project aims to educate and solicit feedback from clients, service providers, advocates and state employees to incorporate stakeholder input into the planning process and help the State design a user-friendly system. IPHI has served as the Framework's lead partner in engaging stakeholders since 2011, when the CHIT organized a statewide Listening Tour that included 11 town hall conversations with providers, 11 focus groups with service recipients and three virtual conversations. The Framework Stakeholder Engagement Project is expanding in 2013, and will soon begin another round of informing and engaging stakeholders across the state through in-person and online outreach activities. For more information about the Stakeholder Engagement Project and to register for updates, visit IllinoisFramework.org.
Illinois Health Information Exchange
IPHI is a member of Illinois' Health Information Exchange (HIE) Authority Advisory Committee and works to promote the use of HIE to provide data and information that supports health improvement for communities and populations.
Illinois Query or IQuery, is a web-based data query system for collecting and displaying health data. IQuery was a project of the Illinois Health Data Dissemination Initiative (IHDDI), a coalition of seven agencies of the State of Illinois, funded in part by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The IHDDI and IQuery were administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), with project management by the Illinois Public Health Institute.
State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) – archived project
IPHI has provided the research, facilitation, process management and promotion of Illinois' two state health improvement planning processes, the most recent having been completed in 2010. In 2012, IPHI worked with IDPH and the University of Illinois at Chicago to support the SHIP Implementation Coordination Council. The SHIP provides guidance to the state's public health system on priorities for improving both the health of the public and system infrastructure needs.
Illinois Health Data Dissemination Initiative (HDDI) – archived project
Illinois Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (HITREC) – archived project
Illinois Health Information Security and Privacy Collaborative (HISPC) – archived project
Illinois Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT) Medical Trading Area Grants Monitoring and Stakeholder Engagement – archived project


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Eat Your Heart Out, Shakespeare
That is the question.
[raising fist to the heavens]
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
the slings and arrows of outrageous fortunes,
Or to take arms against a sea of tribbles!
and by opposing...
[raising both arms and bellowing]
Tie dye!!
To seep no more!
And by a sheep,
'Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished.
Tie dye, to seep, perchance on buttercream!
There's the flub.
Blow, winds, and crack your heartfelt thanks to Jennifer T., Janet, Carol F., Lilly P., Amanda M., Alli S., Christy L., Sarah F., Sarah Jane, Brittany B., Paige H., and Karyn T, our Shakespearean pros.
PS: Been a while since English Lit 101? Then here, let me google that for you:
"To be, or not to be, that is the question:
Whether 'tis Nobler in the mind to suffer
The Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune,
Or to take Arms against a Sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them: to die, to sleep
No more; and by a sleep, to say we end
The Heart-ache, and the thousand Natural shocks
That Flesh is heir to? 'Tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wished. To die, to sleep,
To sleep, perchance to Dream; Aye, there's the rub."
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Do You Really Need to Store That IoT Data?
Not only are companies collecting a massive amount of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT), they are storing it too. According to a survey of 1,000 enterprises conducted by 451 Research, 71 percent of enterprises are gathering IoT data and nearly half of the data generated are being stored. What the survey doesn't reveal is if companies are considering the legal implications of storing IoT data and preparing to deal with demands for that data from outside entities. Some contend that the IoT is on the brink of changing life as we know it. According to Gartner, 20.8 billion objects will be connected to the internet by 2020. On their own, droves of these data-generating things will churn out an inconceivable amount of intriguing data about our patterns of behaviors. And, when they begin talking to each other, the IoT will be as prevalent as oxygen.
With the IoT's capability to fade into the background of our lives and quietly play witness to our worlds, the data it generates will pique the interest of a parade of public and private third parties that we can only begin to imagine, but that's exactly what general counsel need to do. Sit down with business executives who are spearheading IoT projects and talk about the near-future risks associated with storing IoT data, prepare to respond with requests for IoT data and think about the impact to consumers.
When product development and marketing executives are working on an IoT initiative, top of mind are returns on investment, storage options and product development lifecycles. The last thing they are thinking about are criminal investigations, subpoenas and expectations of privacy rights. But, in-house counsel need to engage business executives about the nature of the data—whether it needs to be stored and for how long—before the data is collected, not after when it's much more difficult to walk back.
Without legal counsel, business executives are more likely to store IoT they might not necessarily need, laboring under the notion that they may decide to use it down the road. Business executives need to understand not just the costs but the risks associated with storing IoT data as well as consider risk mitigation options such as building in automatic data deletion when data is no longer needed.
With its ability to tell stories about who we are, what we are doing and why, IoT data will reveal information that public and private parties are willing to fight for in court and pay big money to gain access to. Most of us have heard about police requesting access to Amazon's personal digital assistant to help solve a murder case. In a different case, police are attempting to use Fitbit data to prove a husband was involved in his wife's death.
When data requests arise, will you institute a do-no-evil policy such as Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which vows to only turn over data if a proper search warrant is issued? Will you fight any court requests tooth and nail and make a public show of it to strengthen your privacy-protecting brand? Or, will you cooperate with any police requests? Or will you cooperate only with a court order? And how will you disclose all of this to consumers?
Similar to a breach response plan, in-house counsel should be prepared to react to any third-party request for data—be it law enforcement, government regulator or third-party litigant—in accordance with a corporate position and plan. And the plan should take into account the potential legal and public relations issues, given that these types of unanticipated issues can provoke an emotional response from the public.
The IoT is booming, devices are proliferating and IoT-generated data is already beginning to attract the attention of police. And, it's only a matter of time before more parties come knocking on your digital door with data requests. In-house counsel need to be involved with IoT initiatives from the start, regardless of the form they take. Early intervention will minimize the risk of unnecessary collection and storage of IoT data, as well as give GCs the opportunity to promulgate policies for how the company will deal with IoT data demands.
Reprinted with permission from the August 7, 2017, edition of Corporate Counsel. ©2017 ALM Media Properties, LLC.
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 19, 2014, 4th Grade Films, Inc. (OTCBB:FHGR) acquired approximately 90% of the outstanding common stock of Strainwise, Inc. ("Strainwise"), in exchange for 23,124,184 shares of 4th Grade's common stock.
Strainwise is a branding and fulfillment services enterprise that provides consulting, procurement and operational services to marijuana cultivation facilities and retail stores involved in the sales of medical and recreational marijuana. Strainwise currently provides these consulting services to eight retail stores and one cultivation facility in Colorado.
4th Grade plans to adopt Strainwise's business plan, change its name to Strainwise, Inc. and change its stock trading symbol to better reflect its new business focus.
In connection with the acquisition:
- the Company caused 1,038,000 shares of its outstanding common stock to be canceled;
- Shawn Phillips was appointed a director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company;
- Erin Phillips was appointed a director and the President and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company;
- David Modica was appointed a director and Manager of Quality Control and a director of the Company;
- Shane Thueson, Nicholl Doolin and John Winchester resigned as officers of the Company (and will resign as directors no later than August 30, 2014); and
- the Company's assets relating to its independent film business were sold to Shane Thueson, a former officer of the Company.
Forward Looking Statements. Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performances are forward-looking statements. Any statements containing words such as "believes," "should," "anticipates," "plans," or "expects" as well as other statements are forward-looking, and those statements involve risks and uncertainties outside of the control of Strainwise and are based on current expectations. Consequently, actual results could differ materially from the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements. Attention is directed to cautionary statements in our filing on Form 8-K dated August 21, 2014 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All those filings are available on the Web site of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.


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The Biggest Financial Mistakes People Make
Everyday we admit to making bad financial choices that might end up costing us for years to come. College graduates, employees, retirement plans, not receiving the right level of care early on to deal with these issues head on – poor financial planning and/or lack of spending or budgeting knowledge will still result in missing your targets.
But once you can precisely identify where you went wrong, you can avoid making more financial mistakes down the road. Your financial situation is a combination of every financial decision, whether it be financial mistakes or gains that you've made up to this point in your life.
Let's talk about some of the biggest financial mistakes people make. These are some of the main reasons why people end up getting into serious trouble or need to go bankrupt.
1. Signing up for joint debts
Couples often sign up for joint debts, and if the relationship breaks up and one member of the couple decides they don't want to pay—that's going to be a problem for the other.
Joint debts often means a joint responsibility, and if one doesn't pay up then it can spark a lot of trouble later on down the line. When your life and family circumstances can change considerably, it is best to know how to adjust and deal with your finances along with it.
2. Not having an emergency fund
Life is way too surprising to go without an emergency stash of cash. The unexpected will eventually happen with your health, car or home and you need to be able to handle it.
Spending too much can come at a big cost down the line if you cannot control your ins and outs and managing it head on. By observing this principle in your everyday life, in time you can break the habit of spending most of your income, save more from it and live on less than you make.
3. Not having a Plan B
The main earner needs to be covered by income protection insurance or life insurance. Too many people find themselves at rock bottom by not doing this, yet cover can start from just a few dollars per week.
Always make it a point to review your personal goals to strike a balance between the financial ones so you can determine your plan B. For a successful life, people will ensure that they exhaust all options available to them so they are prepared for such expenditures.
4. "You only live once" becomes an excuse to spend wildly
Even if we only do live once, well, there are a couple of ways to react to that. We can create a life that is rich in friendships, adventures and spontaneous moments or we can buy the latest and greatest of everything. Unfortunately, many people who get themselves in serious financial trouble get there by buying a stack of consumer goods with loans that spiral out of control.
5. Purchases are financed through debt, rather than through savings
As a general rule, only use debt to buy assets that increase in value over time, such as a home. For most other purchases, only buy when you've saved enough to do so, whether it's new furniture, a vehicle or the latest plasma TV. Eating into your finances every month can eventually add up and can be detrimental to your future plans, expenses and debt woes.
It's always recommended to speak to a professional before making any decisions on what to do if you're suffering from debt due to a mistake in your finances.
What do you think are some of the biggest financial mistakes people make?
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Corporate Incentives, Meetings & Charters
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Prayer Mothers
Prayer Mothers Ministry
A Prayer Mother Program was developed for the purpose of mentoring girls. With this ministry, a Christian woman is paired with a club member and they covenant to pray daily for each other. Through this relationship, a bond of love and trust is developed and generational barriers may be prevented. This mentoring ministry can be expanded to include young boys with Christian male role models. The opportunity for blessings and life-changing benefits for youth and adults are unbelievably enormous! When prayer is woven tightly into the program from the beginning, the potential for success will be assured. Our children deserve all the caring, teaching, and training we can give them.
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Yesterday I stumbled across a book, Young Americans Abroad, or Vacation in Europe, while doing research on Gallica, an amazing site with all sorts of digitized media from the past run by the Bibliothèque national de France. The book is a series of letters, published in 1852, from a three American boys (aged 12, 14, and 16) to Charley, their 16 year-old friend who was stuck back home studying while they explored Europe with their instructor. They each kept journals and wrote Charley letters about their experiences visiting England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia, and Switzerland.
Here are some excerpts from a couple of the interesting ones I have read so far.
Letter 28 is about their first exploration of Paris:
Dear Charley:—
I like this city very much—every one seems so happy out of doors. Not only the poor, but the wealthy, are fond of the open air; and a great deal of time is spent in the gardens and on the boulevards. Every place seems to have provision made for the enjoyment of the people. Ices and lemonade are to be found wherever you go. The appearance of the streets in Paris is much gayer than those of London. You see a much greater number of women walking out, and they are generally very neatly dressed. But the streets do not look as substantial as they do in London. If there is more that is imposing, there Is less that keeps up your wonder. I do not feel able to think that the people here have much business to do, for every one seems to be engaged in pleasure; and yet there are great concerns going on, and the fine manufactures of this city are only to be done by labor and attention.
He goes on to write about visiting their first major site, Notre Dame:
Our first tramp for a sight was to Notre Dame; and I shall never forget, Charley, my first view of this cathedral. The exterior is more striking than any church edifice that I have yet seen. No engraving can afford a fair idea of its grandeur to one who has not seen it, though it will help my mind to recall its beauties whenever I see the picture. [. . .]
We repaired to a small to a small chapel used as a sacristy, or treasure-house of the church. Here we saw the coronation robes of Napoleon, and splendid capes and embroideries, in gold and silver, given by Charles X. And Louis Philippe; and here, too is the vertebrae of the late Archbishop of Paris, who was killed in the revolution of 1848. The bone has a silver arrow tracing the course of the bullet, which lies beside it. This is in time to be a saintly relic, but it seems to me a filthy sight, and in wretched taste.
And at the end of the letter, he writes beautifully about Paris by moonlight:
How much we would all give to have you here; for, though we are glad to tell you what we see, we feel there are scores of objects which interest us that we have to pass over, but which would make your eyes glisten, if you could gaze upon. Well, my dear fellow, stick to your business, make your fortune, and then come and look at the beautiful and fair in the old world; and who knows but perhaps we may yet chat cosily together in Paris? O, I do love to wander through the city by moonlight and gaze upon the bright lofty buildings as they loom up so gloriously in the mild lustre of a silvery night.
God bless you.
Yours affectionately, James.
What I really love about this collection is how the letters can seem relevant to my own experiences in small parts—like the beauty of Paris by moonlight and the way it feels like Parisians seem to slow down and enjoy life. We still wax poetic about these things today, don't we? There's still that touchstone of wonder we sometimes share as travelers, even across time barriers.
But then, the time and culture gap will open right back up when the specifics come into play.
By the time the book was published, the Haussmann Plan had not started, so the city of Paris did not look as well manicured as it does today. And then there was the social and political climate. The restlessness of the people and the state. Memories of the 1848 revolution remained strong. France's government was still in flux, it transitioned from Second Republic to its Second Empire in 1852. I imagine that vertebrae they saw in Notre Dame had far more gravity for those kids in that time than it would today.
On top of that, the Americans had their own issues with which to wrestle, like the glaring problem of slavery. Later, while in England, Weld writes in Letter 54:
I have rarely heard a reflection upon our country, excepting upon our slavery. That they must talk about; and they are a little like the man who, having just got rid of the irritable affection supposed to trouble the North Britons, could not for his life help speaking of sulphur. An Englishman is sure to tell you that he is free from this sin—yes, washed, but scarcely dry.
These letters feel like real perspectives and real experiences, warts and all.
They made me think about how travel can be the context that helps us grapple with, understand, and discover our world, our ideas, our opinions, our culture, and even just the things that bring us pleasure (like moonlit Parisian strolls). But also how our opinions, culture, pleasures, ideas, and world changes impacts our travel experiences.
160 years from now, I wonder, will someone be reading our travel books and blogs for fun? What will they think our experiences? What will we share in common? What will seem totally alien?
If you want to give the book a read, check it out here.


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Did you know that at least 1 in 3 children are the victims of bullying at school? Because of this crazy statistic, UP TV asked the question "who will stop the bullying?"
They set up a hidden camera at a bus stop and had three children act out a bullying scenario. They then watched and waited to see how adults would respond to what they overheard.
I think what makes this video so amazing is that the adults step into action and bring perspective into the situation! Make sure to speak up if you see someone being bullied!
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FYI: This is an archive of my Tonight's Negroni email newsletter.
Somewhere along the way, I've learned a little something about cocktails. Obviously, it has something to do with the fact that I like to drink them. A little bit.
I am what you call an enthusiast. (In fact, the United States Bartenders' Guild, which can't even keep the punctuation of its own name straight on its web site, will gladly collect $100 to recognize me as such. How gracious!) At least in the realm of cocktails, though, I'm a high-grade enthusiast. I read books about it. I collect esoteric bottles of unfamiliar boozes. I am willing to make up and share cocktail recipes of my own. I will gladly dork out talking to a bartender at a place with a strong beverage program.
I'm so enmeshed in the whole cocktail situation that I say things like "strong beverage program" without a drop of sarcasm.
My point is, I've developed a certain level of skill at making cocktails, and along the way to that, I've developed a certain amount of taste. I can recognize a fantastic cocktail versus a good cocktail versus a pedestrian cocktail versus a crime against humanity.
I think this development of taste is interesting.
Let me stop here, though, to allay fears of snobbery. My friend Miracle Ed (yes, as far as you know, that's his name) once very aptly differentiated me from a gourmet (a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate) by labeling me a gourmand (a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much). These days I might argue a bit for something along the lines of epicure (a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink), but who cares, really? What I'm trying to illustrate is that I take more than a little pride in still having a genuine appreciation of a tasty hot dog from a sidewalk cart, even though I occasionally spend time in highfalutin fine dining restaurants. I also actively culture my appreciation of sub-$10 red wines, which has become a sort of reverse snobbery on my part at this point, I'll admit.
One area of "taste" where I'm almost broken in terms of falling into snobbery, however, is coffee. I still use a drip coffee maker every day of the week, but I put really good, locally roasted beans in there. When I have time at home, I do go the extra mile to make at least one cup of pour-over or Aeropress coffee (usually with Tonx beans) before I move on to the drip carafe. Just a week and a half ago, one of my favorite restaurants, which happens to be around the corner from my office, started a coffee pop-up that is my new favorite thing ever. But yeah, I'm totally the guy that will give you a ride to Starbucks or DuDos and wait for you without buying anything for myself. I kind of hate that about me, but it's true.
Back in the first of these newsletter things, I noted that the cocktail called Negroni was a bartender favorite (among other reasons) because it was an acquired taste. What's the point in acquiring tastes anyway? Why not stick with frozen margs and vodka tonics if they make you happy? Why bother to learn about weird tasting stuff like bitters and amari?
Well, in the end, it's something you should do only if it interests you. Cocktails and food (and coffee) interest the hell out of me, so I'm diving deep. But I'm not going to judge you if you're not on the same dive as I am. I hope you've found something that has you swimming the dark waters, but it certainly doesn't have to me the same thing as me.
Just bear with me if I offer to make to a Caipirinha instead of your usual marg if you're at my house.
And so, let's talk about "fancying up" the already "fancy":
Fizzy Negroni
This is not just an Americano with gin, no! This is bending the will of Nature to put bubbles in booze!
- 2oz gin (I used Tanq because I keep it int he freezer and cold is your friend here.)
- 2oz Sweet vermouth (This time I went with Dolin Rouge.)
- 2oz Campari (Duh.)
- Add ingredients to a Mastrad Purefizz soda siphon. (If you're adventurous, you can to this in a whipped cream siphon, but the Purefizz is the best thing going.)
- Screw on the top, nice & tight.
- Charge twice with 8g CO2 cartridges.
- Shake it like like you mean it for a little bit.
- Let it rest in the cold. The fridge is probably fine, but I actually went for the freezer for close to 20 minutes.
- Release the pressure. CAREFUL! It's possible (especially if you do crazy freezer shenanigans like I did that stuff will come shooting out when you do this!
- Pour it out on some ice cubes.
- Lookit the fizz!!! (Enjoy it when you pour it, though. It's still not nearly as carbonated as soda pop, so you'll never see that amount of fizz again.)
The carbonation really brings out the bitter orange of the Campari, making this the double-black version of what I consider a black diamond cocktail. Don't bother unless you know you've acquired the taste for Campari and Negronis in general.


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My name is Carla Korb. I teach Visual Art. I have been teaching in Minneapolis since 1982, The first 14 years of my teaching I worked in Special Education with students having significant Developmental Delays. I 've been teaching art since that time. I have had the bulk of my teaching experience with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I enjoy those years when students are growing and changing. This year I will be teaching here at Whittier (High Five, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade) and at Longfellow Alternative School for young Mothers. I look forward to learning as I work with these new age groups.
I attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa earning a triple major in Art, English, and Theater. I went to Indiana University earning a K-12 teaching license in Visual Art. I came to the Twin Cities and earned a Special Education licenses from The College of St. Thomas and a Masters in Teaching from St Mary's.
I continue to work in my home studio where I paint, draw, and create stained glass pieces on commission.
Drawings of mine have appeared in the classrooms area of the Minneapolis Institute of Art on 4 occasions and I continue to study as part of a drawing in the galleries class taught at the Mia.
My other hobbies are gardening, reading and creating handmade gifts from the kitchen.
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The Sermon on the Mount
The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
This morning as I read this familiar passage on the Beatitudes, the idea popped into my head that this is really the equivalent of Jesus' "Employment Contract." This thought is undoubtedly prompted by my work as Veteran employment mentor and advocate. I think about, talk about, and write about employment topics a lot. Regardless, this is just another way of understanding the call of Jesus in my life.
Jesus says ...
- Be "poor in spirit," recognizing, acknowledging, and accepting that life is too hard "to do" on your own, but nothing is impossible for God. Rely to me for support.
- Accept that mourning is part of the job of living. Loss. Disappointment. Darkness. Desolation. Just plain sadness are part of the human experience. Turn to me for comfort.
- Be meek. Be peaceful and gentle. Do not seek to argue or fight. Be patient and not resentful, even when you are hurt. Be mine and the good will be yours.
- Seek the good as much as food and water. I will provide.
- Be merciful. Treat others with kindness, forgiveness, compassion. Help relieve their suffering. Show mercy and my mercy will be yours.
- Be clean of heart. Choose me over evil. Strive for the good. Return when you stray. You will see me.
- Make, encourage, and stand for peace. You will be seen as one of mine.
- Accept my yoke. Follow my teachings. Follow me. My kingdom of heaven, will be yours.
- Accept that following me isn't always popular. Take heart. Find gladness, not sadness. There is ultimate reward.
Lord, please let me live as yours. Help me not to forget that you have given me work to do, guidance on getting it done, and a wonderful retirement plan.


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Did you know that GENERAL HOSPITAL's Brad Maule (ex-Tony) is also a singer? Well, did you know that his new album Miles And Miles Of Texas was released today?
"It's the best I've ever done," Maule says of the CD. "I love western swing music. It's what aI grew up on. Think of big band music of the 1930s, but they turned it on its ear and made country music out of it."
The performer is proud that his sound can't be easily categorized. "It has nothing to do with the radio market today or Nashville," he declares. "It's big band music for country. It's been a real happy experience. There's a great church here in town; I talked their interdenominational youth choir into backing me up on one song. It's so beautiful. They sing just like angels."
If you'd like to check out Maule's album for yourself, you can find it on CD Baby or iTunes (Just search for Brad Maule)!


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As the nation's only mobile provider, Drive N Style brings a full range of vehicle appearance care and enhancement services directly to consumers.


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Nowadays, particularly in Portland, the Czech cinema is arguably best known as a font of wild animation. But there's a long and fecund history of live-action works from Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic, from
Jirí Menzel
Milos Forman
Jan Hřebejk
Jan Sverák
, a tradition which is still alive today.
In the coming weeks, the
Northwest Film Center
will screen a half-dozen recent films from the Central European nation in a series entitled
a survey that includes comedies, dramas, and thrillers, urban and rural films, and even a movie written and directed by the late Czech president (and famed playwright)
Václav Havel.
The series kicks off on Friday, with
"Walking Too Fast,"
a prize-winning drama set in the Cold War era and dealing with the machinations of a secret agent destroying the lives of opponents of the Communist regime. Director
Radim Špadček
will be on hand to present the film, conduct a q-and-a and attend a post-screening reception.
Other titles in the series include the family drama
"Four Suns"
(7 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday); the country comedy
"Matchmaking Mayor"
(9 p.m. Saturday; 5:30 p.m. Sunday);
"Long Live the Family,"
dealing with a wealthy embezzler (7 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday); Havel's satire
(7 p.m. Friday, June 22; 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24); and the coming-of-life story
"Identity Card"
(7 p.m. Saturday, June 23).
All films screen at the Whitsell Auditorium of the Portland Art Museum. For full information, visit the


text: Dec21 Addrena – a good stimulant for treating ADHD Written by Ted Evans. Posted in Health ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorders. It is needless to say that receiving an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis is the last thing a family wants. While knowing that there is an explanation for the child's acting-out can be considered a relief, it is also necessary to go on a long journey through the world of pharmaceuticals. Only medication can relieve the symptoms of ADHD. The only issue is that it is not simple to find the right treatment. If you are the parent of a child suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, then you need to find an effective treatment, namely one that can improve your kid's ability to pay attention and curb his hyperactivity. What most parents do is resort to Adderall. A great alternative to Adderall is Addrena. The reason why the supplement is recommendable is that it is natural. If you read Addrena reviews from customers, you will see that this medicine actually works. What Addrena is Addrena can be largely defined as a natural alternative to Adderall, although it is commonly used to gain energy as you can see on http://www.addrena.com/ . In other words, it is a pharmaceutical treatment that is used in the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD. Additionally, the medicine is useful when it comes to weight loss. It is strongly believed that this product is better than prescription attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication, but we will not go so far as stating that it is the best. What is sure is that the pills are effective for cutting down on hyperactivity. It is important to stress that the product may be an ADHD medication alternative, but it should be taken as a supplement. How Addrena works Addrena contains nootopic brain-boosting compounds and is scientifically-formulated to increase mental alertness. Although the medicine is officially classified as a nutritional supplement, it is effective for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The ingredients used are not at all questionable. The formula is not disclosed, but the ingredients are known. The alternative pills contain bitter orange, Guarana, caffeine, Vitamin B12, vitamin B3, holine dihydrogen citrate, just to name a few. These ingredients are free from side effects and it is worth mentioning that they are non-addictive. On the other hand, medication like Adderall does result in side effects provided that they are used long-term. Addrena for increasing energy levels While the alternative pills are effective when it comes to calming down kid suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, it does the exact opposite to normal people. Therefore, they can be used by parents who are tired all the time. A pill a day is enough. The medication instantly improves mental alertness and focus, being a good alternative for parents who are looking forward to increasing their vitality through the day. The medicine can be purchased online ad 60 tablets are enough for two months. It is important to pay attention to the fact that the pills should not be combined with anything else, otherwise adverse reactions may take place. MoreHow to Treat Mild Insomnia and Temporal SleeplessnessVisit the clinic based podiatry for beautiful legsQuestions you should ask your chiropractor before you start treatmentSimple Natural Remedies for Curing Strep ThroatPhysical activity and wellness services – The key to a full and healthy lifeSigns that show you might get stretch marks during pregnancy


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One Park Place
Family Environmental provided environmental support and oversight for the Former BMA Office Tower (BMA), now called One Park Place. One Park Place is a 19 story, 480,000 sq. ft. building located south of downtown Kansas City. This building is a historic structure composed of steel beams with no load bearing walls. The fireproofing originally in the building was 90% Amosite asbestos and was spray applied on every steel beam throughout the structure. Other asbestos containing materials (ACM) were also found within the building, including pipe fittings, floor tile, and mastic. Family Environmental worked closely with the abatement contractor on several pilot studies, which were introduced to suppress fiber release into the building. Once the pilot studies were completed, it was determined that additional environmental engineering controls were needed to combat the asbestos fireproofing throughout the building. Family Environmental recommended that the abatement contractor have additional negative air machines and air locks located on every floor. Family Environmental quickly realized that due to the nature of the fire proofing, this building and its components were massively contaminated. At the same time, Family Environmental learned that the ambient air remained at an acceptable level. This created a unique situation for the building.
OSHA required air monitoring results dictated the type of respiratory protection that the workers were required to wear. Due to the high counts of asbestos fibers in the air, the workers were required to wear supplied-air respirators. Two 12-men crews had limited mobility and low production rates while abating the fireproofing because of the time restraints that occurred while using the supplied-air system. Workers were only allowed to stay in the supplied-air system for a short period of time because of lung stress and heat-related illnesses.
Additionally, Family Environmental conducted outside area sampling in all clean-rooms and at all stairwell barriers during both the day and night shifts. Family Environmental wanted to be absolutely certain that no fibers were released into the interior of the building and that all workers were properly decontaminating. Family Environmental also conducted OSHA air sampling on 25% of the workers, in order to determine their exposure to asbestos fibers (if any) and to ensure that the proper respiratory protection was being worn at all times.
This building was a triumph for Family Environmental. It has been in many environmental journals and magazines, due in large part to the known asbestos threat and the engineering feat undertaken to abate the historic structure. Furthermore, many have argued that this building was the most asbestos-contaminated structure in the entire United States.
Family Environmental acted as the Owner's Representative and conducted the following activities:
· Designed the asbestos abatement project,
· Developed the bidding package for contractor's proposing on the project,
· Provided bid support services,
· Provided project management,
· Abatement contractor oversight,
· Required third-party air monitoring during abatement activities,
· Provided final air clearance air monitoring, and
· Project closeout documentation.
One Park Place
700 West 31st Street
Kansas City, MO 64108