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Cooks living in humid climates are painfully aware of salt's tendency to absorb moisture and cake together in a solid lump. Modern table salt contains anti-clumping ingredients to inhibit this process, but it's not a perfect solution. Pure artisanal salts lack those additives and are even more prone to caking. Oddly, a simple and low-tech container called a "salt pig" is arguably the most effective way to keep your salt dry and loose.
Unexpectedly Open
As counterintuitive as it might seem, salt pigs don't provide airtight storage for your salt. In fact, they're the direct opposite. They're simple, open earthenware containers, with a mouth wide enough to easily reach in with your hand or measuring spoon. The opening is in front, so the top of the pig forms a protective shield that prevents debris and foreign objects from falling into your salt. It's the unglazed interior of the pig that prevents your salt from caking, despite being open to the elements. The porous pottery absorbs moisture from your salt, keeping it dry and free-flowing.
A Pinch at a Time
Pig-shaped salt pigs are certainly available if your taste runs to whimsy, but -- if you prefer to keep kitsch out of your kitchen -- they're not the only option. Traditional versions are typically formed as a simple cylinder, bent forward at the opening into a cowl shape. When you need to use salt, simply reach into the pig with your fingers and extract a pinch at a time. You may have noticed that this is how TV chefs typically season their foods, and it's because it gives you better control over your salt than using a shaker or grinder.
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Teenage alcohol consumption is a growing problem in America. More and more teens are being attracted to drinking alcohol at younger ages. In fact, the National Institute of Health found that in a 2013 National Survey on Drug Usage and Health (NSDUH), approximately 5.4 million people between the ages of 12-20 reported partaking in alcohol consumption within a month-long period.
While this figure may seem minuscule considering the U.S teen population totals over 40 million, it shows that more teens are drinking alcohol before the legal age than ever before. Although a growing number of teenagers are deciding to partake in the usage of alcohol, many teens still fail to realize the large effects it has on their minds, bodies and emotions.
Teenage alcohol usage has great effects on teenagers mentally. Alcohol has intrinsic negative harms for all people. Alcohol causes impaired memory, slurred speech, difficulty walking and other adverse mental effects. However, when alcohol is consumed by teens, the results are much more costly. The teenage brain is still developing at a consistent rate as teens grow up. However, alcohol is a depressant, which essentially means it slows the functions of the nervous system.
Alcohol acts on the nerve cells of the brain and disrupts the communication between nerves cells and other cells of the body. Alcohol does this by altering the actions of two major neurotransmitters in the brain.
These neurotransmitters allow nerve cells to communicate. Therefore, alcohol has a significant impact on the cognitive function of teenagers. This impact can spur a myriad of detriments. The George Washington University Medical Center explains that "drinking can affect the biological development of young people as well as their school-related achievement and behavior." Additionally, underage alcohol usage can lead to future dependence on the drug.
Additionally, underage alcohol usage can lead to future dependence on the drug. Researchers have found that teens who use alcohol are more susceptible to addiction in the future because the pleasure center of the brain matures before the impulse control and decision-making centers of the brain do. These effects on the brain, decision-making and overall well-being of teenagers seem to suggest that alcohol has more harms on the brain than benefits
Not only does teenage alcohol usage have mental effects, it also affects teenagers bodies and has other major physical impacts. Teenagers who consume alcohol can feel dizziness, euphoria and impaired motor skills in small doses. Additionally, they can experience poor vision, slow reaction and sleep disruption. Alcohol overdose in teens can cause two major events, "blackouts" and "hangovers." Blackouts occur when teens are not able to remember the events that occurred while they were drinking. This is not to be confused with passing out, where a teenager would lose complete consciousness.
Unfortunately, recent studies have shown that blackouts are most common among teenagers. In an article published by Live Science, it was found that "almost every teen who drinks alcohol has had at least one blackout with many teens even reporting having them regularly." These blackouts are extremely dangerous especially when dangerous or illegal actions, other than underage drinking, occur while consuming alcohol, such as unsafe sexual behavior.
Hangovers occur when the blood alcohol level starts to return to normal. These hangovers usually occur the morning after excessive drinking. They can cause headaches, nausea and rapid heartbeats. These physicals effects, coupled with the mental effects of alcohol consumption on teens, have very negative implications about the immense and severe effects that alcohol consumption can have on teenagers.
Moreover, Alcohol abuse specifically can have horrible effects on teenager's emotional stability and feelings. Teenagers can experience mood swings, become verbally or physically abusive, hide in their rooms and even lie and make excuses. Alcohol can also mask the effects of important emotional issues such as depression and anxiety. These dangerous effects have a sizeable effect on teenage development. These actions can create distance between the teenager and their parents. It can cause arguments, fights and other extreme actions. A stable emotional state in teens is vital to maintaining healthy emotional growth and relationships. However, alcohol only hinders this process and leaves room for future problems to occur.
It is clear that alcohol has many negative effects on teenagers that cover a span of areas. These effects make it very clear that there is a need for more education about alcoholism and alcohol abuse targeted towards teenagers. Many teens feel pressured into drinking alcohol in today's society. The fact remains that alcohol has no intrinsic benefit to teenagers anywhere. Given the recent studies and trials that have been conducted on teenage alcoholism, however, it shows that the issue is becoming increasingly conversed about. This, along with greater education, are the first steps to curb teenage alcohol usage and its negative harms.
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US to hold peace talks with Taliban
Washington wants organisation to break ties with al-Qaeda
Muhammad Naeem (right), a spokesman for the office of the Taliban of Afghanistan speaks during the opening of the Taliban Afghanistan political office in Doha. Photograph: Mohammed Dabbous/Reuters
An Afghan security officer walks in front of a Panjshir government building after an attack by six Taliban suicide bombers in Panjshir province last month. Photograph: Omar Sobhani/Reuters
The United States will meet the Taliban this week for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan, where the United States and the insurgents have fought a bloody and costly war for the past 12 years, US officials said toay.
The Taliban opened an office in Doha, the Qatari capital, to help restart talks and said it wanted a political solution that would bring about a just government and end foreign occupation of Afghanistan.
A senior US official said the talks would start in Doha on Thursday, but US president Barack Obama cautioned against expectations of quick progress, saying the peace process would not be easy or quick.
US officials say they hope this week's talks will pave the way for the first-ever official peace negotiations between the government of Afghan president Hamid Karzai and the Taliban, which has waged a 12-year insurgency to oust Mr Karzai's government and eject US-led Nato troops from the country.
US officials said the process could take many years and be subject to reversals. "This is an important first step towards reconciliation; although it's a very early step," Mr Obama said after a G8 meeting in Enniskillen. "We anticipate there will be a lot of bumps in the road."
US officials said that in the talks in Doha, the United States would stick to its insistence that the Taliban break ties with al-Qaeda, end violence, and accept the Afghan constitution, including protection for women and minorities.
US officials said it would be the first US meeting with the Taliban in several years. It was expected to involve an exchange of agendas, followed by another meeting a week or two later to discuss next steps.
A US official said he expected the initial meeting would be followed within days by another between the Taliban and the High Peace Council, a structure set up by Mr Karzai to represent Afghanistan in such talks.
A senior Afghan official said the Taliban had held secret discussions with the Afghan government and were willing to consider talks involving the High Peace Council.
The Taliban have until now said they would not countenance peace talks with the Karzai government, which they consider a stooge of the United States and other Western nations.
In opening the Qatar office, the Taliban said it sought a political solution, but said no dates had been agreed for talks. "There are no scheduled dates," Tayeb Agha, a former chief of staff to the Taliban's reclusive leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, said in remarks carried live on al Jazeera television.
Another Taliban representative, Mohammed Naeem, told a news conference at the opening of the Doha office that the Islamist group wanted good ties with foreign countries.
"We want to keep good relations with all of the world countries, in particular with our neighbouring countries," he said. "But the Islamic emirate (Taliban) sees the independence of the nation from the current occupation as a national and religious obligation."
Tiny, gas-rich Qatar has been an enthusiastic supporter of reconciliation efforts in a number of political crises and wars affecting the Muslim world including those in Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Lebanon and Darfur, often hosting peace talks on its own soil to try to prove it can punch above its weight in international diplomacy.
The US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the level of trust between the Afghan government and the Taliban was low, and played down expectations that the talks would quickly lead to peace. "We need to be realistic," said one official.


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Swedes hold strong position, Norway wiped out of markets in aid-funded countries
Norwegian industry has been knocked out of the markets in African countries that are main recipients of Norwegian aid, a review of Swedish and Norwegian trade figures for Africa by Development Today shows. Swedish exporters seem to do quite well in these countries, in spite of increasing competition over the last decade.Read more >>
UNDP attacks critical review by its key donors
The UN's key reform agency UNDP attacks a critical scrutiny carried out by important donors of the organisation. Some donors use the study as a tool when deciding on support to multilateral agencies. Three other agencies are covered in the study, but only UNDP has chosen a confrontational line.Read more >>
Swedish Auditor General targets budget support to Mali
In an investigation of Swedish budget support to Mali, the Auditor General concludes that Sida has insufficient documentation to determine whether aid funds are being used in a proper way.Read more >>
Finnish committee splits over climate additionality
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Offerta Musicale
The Offerta Musicale has partecipated with success in noumerous tournaments in France, Spain, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, Croatia, Hungary, Switzerland and numerous national and international Festivals, such as the Festival of Benediktbeurer (Germany), Festival delle Pievi (Italy), Festival of Flanders (Belgium) and the Festival of Medina and El Djem (Tunisia) . The orchestra has performed for 'Amici della Musica' all over Italy as well as in various main events organized by concert associations, tourist offices, embassies and Italian Culture Insitute abroad.
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First...drumroll...Shane graduated with his Masters! *Confetti*
It was a long road, but we made it through and I'm so proud of this guy!
The Hooding
Jayne turned 3!
This little girl is all sass, but all sweetness too. I know, it's a weird combo, but she pulls it off somehow :)
My best pal in the world was in town and came to Jayne's party with her cute kids. Jayne and Ruby hit it off...especially after Ruby gave Jayne this Snow White dress.
Little did Ruby know that Jayne lives in dress up clothes. (see example below later) Her favorite present, bar none.
So for some reason I had Michael Jackson's "P.Y.T." stuck in my head the day of Jayne's birthday. So I decided to play it at her party and dance. I had no idea how much my kids would love it. They beg for it daily and it has been a non-stop dance party ever since, especially when people come over.
Max's performance.
We put Max in a little singing class since he has already had 2 years of preschool. Max was always really outgoing, but then he went through a really shy stage...almost had anxiety to do anything new, even fun stuff like birthday parties. Primary programs, no way. Wouldn't even get up on the stand. He has slowly been coming out of it. You can imagine how proud I was when he was actually excited to get up on stage. He sang all his parts and did all the actions.
He's the one in the middle, second row, next to the kid in the argyle sweater.
Christmas was as wonderful as always. We loved being together, starting some new traditions, and thinking about our Savior's birth.
We loved our elf on the shelf (thanks Al and Em!). So cute to watch the kids find him and sneak private conversations with him. They named him Charlie. If Lucy would have been a boy, she would most definitely have been Charlie. I guess the kids didn't want the name to go to waste :)
Leaving a treat for Santa. I'm pretty sure Max doesn't think Santa's name is Stu, that's just how he sounded it out :)
Fort Christmas. So when I was a kid, my bros and I would build a fort to sleep in on Christmas Eve. We have loved carrying that tradition on in our little family.
The fort lighting ceremony
Christmas Morning
This constituted much of the kids activities at Shane's parents house. Our nephew, also Max, lining the kids up and jumping over them, sans shirts. They couldn't get enough of it.
our Christmas card
And we'll end this gigantic post with some random cuteness...enjoy!
Lucy finds a friend :)
Jayne in some of her daily uniforms. The last two are with her friend Lily.
Silly faces with cousins Masey and Kaya


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medium.com – I'm tracking what's going on in the SaaS world for some time now and I've definitely noticed the rise of bootstrapped SaaS startups in our industry. This trend is not new but I have the feeling it's accelerating. I meet and speak with more and more founders which run this kind of businesses (and are very happy about it).
So naturally when I saw that on Nathan Latka public SaaS metrics spreadsheet there were 12 of them, with a breakdown of their core metrics, I decided to make a comparison with the VC funded startups of this same list. And here are the results:
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Open borders are an invitation for a world dictator…what will the little people do when there is nowhere to go to get away from a rogue 'world' nation run by a ruthless power hungry leader? Fortunately no two people can get along for long, so I don't think we have to worry about a one world dictatorship lasting for more than a year or so…perhaps God made man so crazy to keep them from actually unifying into a single world power.
Popular Facebook page Occupy Democrats Logic was removed from Facebook and its admin's account was suspended for posting an image about how liberals react to Muslims and Christians opposing homosexuality.
The meme in question suggests that when Christians say "homosexuality is wrong" they're labeled as "hateful bigots" while when Muslims do the same, they're considered "awesome" by liberals.
Facebook removed the image for being "in violation" of its community standards. A few days later, the page was removed completely.
MORE: More Facebook censorship is coming as Mark Zuckerberg advocates for global government and open borders
The page often exposed the left-wing nonsense of the pro-Democrat page "Occupy Democrats".
Greg, the admin, contacted the Libertarian Republic when his page got shut down to expose Facebook's left-wing slant.
We at The Rebel have been exposing Facebook and its admins for some time now, and will continue to do so as the social media giant censors anyone who doesn't agree with its leftist politics.


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Find more on the following blog by Naaz Vilantakath:
Often a multi-select prompt takes a lot of space in a cognos report. With the use of a multi-select-popup-prompt you can save some space and still keep all the functionality.
I found a URL with a complete example:
You want to build a report which shows salesdata per region and show every region on an new page.
Create a table with branch, year and some fact data.
Click once on the column branch.
In the toolbar click on Structure > Page-break (with Master/Detail)
After that you can also click on 'Section'. This way you create an header per page for Region.
See Section in report for more enhancement details.
In Cognos you can use a lot of Dimensional functions. Information about these functions can be found on:
You can download a zip-file here witch contains a PDF and a zip-file with examples.
The dimensional functions can be used with crosstab reports with for example year, quarter and sales facts.
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Bronx Prep Charter High School graduated 50 seniors at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts last week. But a lot of the attention focused on three special guests seated on stage with school officials.
It even prompted a chant: "Central Park Five!" "Central Park Five!" "Central Park Five!"
The three were Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana, dressed in graduation gowns and finally doing what was denied to them nearly three decades ago: A chance to actually have a high school graduation ceremony.
Richardson, Salaam and Santana were part of the so-called Central Park Five. They, along with two others, were wrongfully convicted of raping a female jogger in Manhattan's Central Park in 1989 while all of them were still teenagers. Their prison sentences ranged from five to 10 years.
They were exonerated in 2002 after all of them had served their time in prison. There was no DNA evidence linking the five to the attack, and a convicted rapist and murderer confessed to the crime.
"It was definitely an honor to receive such a blessing, especially since we never had the opportunity to have a proper graduation," Santana, now in his early 40s, said.
Although the men have GED certification, Bronx Prep awarded the three honorary diplomas recognizing the perseverance each showed during their difficult times.
It follows the school's mission of educating students for college success and civic engagement.
The legal case first came to the attention of "scholars," as the school calls its students, through Marielle Colucci, Bronx Prep's senior government and economics teacher. Her class examined what it meant to understand legal rights as well as learn more about documents like the U.S. Constitution.
Part of the course also centered false confessions and juvenile cases. Colucci recalled reading about the Central Park Five case as a teenager and thought the story would be timely for her class.
"My kids were just so amazed," she said. "They hear about these things going on every day, but they couldn't believe how young (they) were."
After seeing the Ken Burns documentary "Central Park Five," the students asked Colucci about meeting the exonerated men. She reached them through the Innocence Project, and Richardson — who was 14 when the crime was committed — came to meet with the class.
The Innocence Project works to clear the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and other investigative techniques all while working to reform the criminal justice system.
Richardson shared with the students about his time in prison, how he was coerced into falsely confessing, and how none of the Central Park Five knew of their legal rights.
Later, in a meeting with Colucci, assistant principal Cassius Gil and school executive director Emmanuel George, George recalled Richardson saying he had never received his high school diploma.
That sparked an idea. George, a Riverdale resident, suggested the school give the men honorary diplomas. He thought Richardson's inspirational message of perseverance and positive outlook aligned with the school's message for its demographic — predominately students of color.
"We have a cultural responsibility to teach our scholars what's in the curriculum and what's outside of the curriculum, and what's outside that can apply to their lives," George said. "I was also extremely happy to see the men being honored for their courage and their bravery."
Gil, who grew up and still resides in Riverdale, said the Central Park Five case is still "completely current and relevant." During the original 1990 court case and long before he was president, Donald Trump said disparaging things of the five teenagers, and doesn't appear to accept their exonerations today, Gil said.
In 2015-16, more than 87 percent of Bronx Prep students graduated high school in four years, according to the city's education department. That's ahead of the borough-wide rate of 66 percent, and better than 73 percent citywide.
Richardson, Santana and Salaam have set an example the students at Bronx Prep can learn from, George said.
"They are leaving a forgiving school, but they are going to an unforgiving world in a lot of cases," he said. "Things will happen in their lives that may be deemed unfair. But, if they stick with it, they move forward and move ahead, the best results will happen."


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State of the Fife
Posted on 10 April 2010
First off, yes there is a Firefly re-watch over at Tor.com, "Bushwhacked". It has been up for a bit, but I am just being lazy in posting it here (although I was a little quicker on my twitter). Anyway.
Not really much to talk about today, otherwise. Pre-writing on a new novel is slow but moving, and I am currently hiding from tourists that have descended upon my town for some flower-naval-gazing-thinger. Up side is a tall ship is in port, but s'bout it. I'm getting pretty comfortable doing my Firefly re-watch, and still somewhat dumbstruck that I do technically get paid to write now. Aside from that, only other big thing going on is JordanCon later this month. Which, if you are in the Atlanta area, you should totally come. It isn't just about Robert Jordan, although his writing (and the Wheel of Time in particular) are a big part of it. Brandon Sanderson will be there along with a few other writers doing a Writers' Track, so that much is awesome.
And that's about it for me for now. Back to relaxing a bit while the kids are at the circus with their mother.
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In <6vauve$bva$1 at fremont.ohsu.edu> Matt Jones <jonesmat at ohsu.edu> writes: > >In article <barnes.183-0110981901060001 at pc318.psy.ohio-state.edu> Cosimo, >barnes.183 at osu.edu writes: >>Basic stuff, we all know that the left hemisphere gets sensory info. from >>the right side of the body and sends motor commands to the right side of >>the body and vice versa for the right hemisphere. Someone hits me with a >>pretty good question the other day. Why are we like this? What advantage >>does this wiring system have over simply wiring left to left and right to >>right? > >One adaptive advantage can be seen by considering a really simple, >freely-moving organism, with just rudimentary vision. A simple fish, or >planarium or something. Chances are that this organism mainly uses vision >to avoid being eaten by bigger organisms. Because of the mechanism that >the animal uses for locomotion (i.e., it wiggles its body back and >forth), to avoid an object in its right visual field, it needs to >contract the muscles on the left side of its body. A direct connection >between sensory apparatus on the right side, and locomotor apparatus on >the left side would make this escape behaviour much more efficient. >Perhaps this is why vertebrates are organized like this, and we inherited >it from such simple ancestors. > >Just a theory. > >Matt Jones Maybe I've misread, or maybe, your being so heavily invested at the molecular level (I checked out your two abstracts in upcoming Society for Neuroscience program), you really have slipped up on a molar (gross anatomy) level. Both sensory and motor fibers are crossed, so something appearing in the right visual field would go to left hemisphere, yes, but most direct motor response from that hemisphere would be to the muscles on the RIGHT side of the body, not the left. IF we assume adaptive advantage was based on avoidance or escape, too bad! However, if you alter your example to specify approach, i.e. turning TO the right, by flexing right-side muscles, to approach stimulus source (e.g. soemthing small and edible), it's plausible... Just to complicate things: T.C. Scheirla (under whom I studied, long ago; and under his students/colleagues, Jay Rosenblatt, Daniel Lehrman, Ethel Tobach) suggested ways in which weak stimuli would produce approach, and strong ones, withdrawal--at many different phylogenetic levels. Further food for thought: perhaps it's just a matter of eyes moving from side of head to pointing ALMOST the same direction (slight binoocular disparity providing an important depth cue), but there appears to be some evolutionary progression such that some fibers from each EYE cross and (in humans) some do not. However, the net result is tht each eye's right visual field goes to the left hemisphere, and vice versa for left field. Interesting consequence of this evolution: a postdoc in Roger Sperry's lab (classmate of Gazzaniga) (yes, yes, name-dropping again; but I do want to convey a sense that there is a history to neuroscience and that it depends on a tradition of many people working towards its goals)--ANYWAY, the postdoc I studied under told me of another postdoc who wanted to do split-brain work with pigeons (Sperry et al. worked with humans and cats, etc.); being intent on being thorough in restricting visual cues to the intended hemisphere, he followed the example of other researchers and cut the optic chiasm also. With cats, monkeys, etc., this means that one can present stimuli to one hemisphere at a time simply by covering one eye at a time. In pigeons, however, ALL fibers cross, so after surgery he found he was unable to use visual stiumli at all--the pigeons were blind! F. Frank LeFever, Ph.D. New York Neuropsychology Group


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The human immunodeficiency virus known as HIV causes AIDS. One can have HIV for years without developing AIDS.
HIV and AIDS are often feared. But knowing the myths and realities about HIV and AIDS can stop that fear.
One can get HIV from doing any of these activities with an HIV-infected person:
- Sharing exercise equipment
- Kissing, hugging, holding hands
- Breathing air
- Sharing eating utensils
- Touching a toilet seat or doorknob handle after them
You cannot catch HIV from any of the activities listed above. HIV can only be transmitted through an exchange of some body fluids (semen, vaginal fluids, breast milk, blood or pre-ejaculatory fluids) with an HIV-positive person. But body fluids such as saliva, sweat and tears cannot transmit HIV.
HIV also cannot be transmitted through mosquitoes.
Getting a tattoo or body piercing does not cause HIV.
It is possible to get HIV from tattoo and piercing tools that aren't sterilized properly between clients.
HIV infected women who get pregnant will spread the disease to their unborn baby.
HIV-infected women who seek treatment early in their pregnancy have about a 2 percent chance of having a baby with HIV. WomensHealth.gov said that without treatment, the risk is about 25 percent. HIV infected women should not breastfeed as that can pass the virus.
There is no need to use a condom if both partners already have HIV.
There are different strains of HIV. HIV-infected partners may exchange different types or strains of HIV. This can lead to re-infection, which will make the treatment of HIV infection more difficult. The new HIV strain may become more resistant to the current treatment or cause the current treatment to be ineffective.
If I'm receiving treatment, I can't spread the HIV virus.
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The Cakeinator
The Cakeinator // 32 Items[edit]
Item Bubbles: Behind the Bottles[edit]
Be sure to hop into the background and check behind bottles for Item Bubbles!
Hint: Sniper Trifle 101[edit]
The cupcake-firing Sniper Trifle provides a single, sticky projectile which can be used to shoot enemies, create a platform on dangerous material, create a step to a higher area or add weight to topple an object. Using the latter method, shoot the Sniper Trifle near the top of the walls you encounter to topple them and create a path. You can move the turret on your head by pressing the RIGHT ANALOG STICK in a direction -- use this for precision cake shots!
Item Bubbles: Below the Drawers[edit]
The drawer that pops out will prevent you from falling to 3 Item Bubbles. Shoot a gooey cupcake on the far side of the chasm and the drawer won't be able to open and block you.
Item Bubbles: Above the Flames[edit]
Plant a cupcake in the flames to create a stepping stone to safety. Cross it, kill the enemy and flip around your turret by pressing LEFT on the RIGHT ANALOG STICK. Fire a cupcake on the ground and use it to reach the 2 Item Bubbles on the upper tier -- plant a cupcake in front of the drawer here to prevent it from shoving you off the ledge.
Item Bubbles: The Extremely Hidden Platform[edit]
But that's not all there is to find in the area with the flames! Stand on the platform with the drawer and turn right -- you should be able to make out a fabric object you can stick a cake to in the far upper right. Shoot this and it will drop a pair of Item Bubbles
Hint: Make an Elevator[edit]
Attach a cupcake to the moving belt to make an elevator platform. Jump off early to reach the platform far below -- you can't jump as high with this helmet!
Item Bubble: Behind the Cookie[edit]
Search behind the wafer cookie on a platform you pass on the elevator/belt for a well-hidden Item Bubble.
Item Bubbles: The Patrolling Enemy[edit]
An enemy firing fire projectiles can be taken out with a cupcake -- but you may notice 3 Item Bubbles above him. To get this, flip your turret to the left and fire at the icing-smeared platform. Your cupcake will weigh it down, rotating it into position. Fire another cupcake on it and hop on to get to the Launch Pad and the Item Bubbles.
Hint: Check the Tea Cup[edit]
Look in the Tea Cup by the Launch Pad for a Item Bubble.
Item Bubbles: The Stuck Drawer[edit]
A rather unpredictable drawer is your only means of reaching 3 Item Bubbles by the x2 area. Get to the platform to the right of it and step into the background. Fire a sticky cake at its base from the side and it should stick open. Hop onto the drawer to collect the goods.
x2 Area[edit]
With two players (online or off), a door to the left of the x2 sign will open. Here you'll find 4 Item Bubbles on a high ledge and a sort of weight scale. One person must stand on the rightmost scale platform while the other shoots the leftmost platform and attaches a cake. This will lift the rightmost person up high to the Item Bubbles.
Hint: Tip the Scales and Stop the Gears[edit]
Shoot the scale on the left from the bottom to weigh it down and clear a path. After that, put a cupcake in the gears of the device to stop the rotating wheel in the correct position.
On the conveyor belt, stick cakes on the floor to block the purple blobs and also provide a boost to the key.
Item Bubbles: Down the Chute[edit]
Two Item Bubbles are out of reach above a chute between two pink goo waterfalls. To get these, shoot the platforms beneath the bubbles themselves to weigh them down, allowing them to roll into the chute one at a time.
Item Bubbles: Scale Launcher[edit]
Tile the scale by shooting its far end and it will lift you quickly. Jump as you are lifted to get a boost up to the 3 Item Bubbles floating high above.


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[FE8] Skill System v1.0 - 254 skills done, more on the way
More like crusader's scrolls.
scouring through my old docs:
Sentry: Range +1 if unit moves 1 tile or less. (For archers)
Momentum: Adds +1 Mt for every 3 tiles traversed before attacking. (@Rossendale already did this, iirc)
Prestige: Allows unit to obtain multiple S-ranks.
Anticipation (7x, FE4 bosses): If unit cannot counter-attack, reflexively switches to nearest weapon that can counter-attack. (@CT075 has already done this in FE7)
Academic (7x): Grants unit an E-rank in all tome types, the ones that the unit does not already have. (This would be a cool item-learning skill for mages)
Entropy: +25 avo against physical weapons. (For mages)
Commando (not sure where this came from?): terrain def bonus * 1.5, add terrain def bonus to atk * 1, terrain avo bonus *1.5, terrain avo bonus to hit *1
Reversion: Reverses opponent avo bonuses.
Dominion: Unit always has WTA.
Pursuit (2.0): Allows unit to add an extra attack for every time they pass the AS threshold after being allowed to double. (for example an AS threshold is +3, so +6 grants a third attack, +9 grants a fourth)
Since there is a finite limit to the number of skills Circles can add, is there a way to add more than the limit, but leave them unassigned and let the developer swap them out as needed? Ie: Entries beyond 0xFF are assigned to nothing but can be swapped out with unwanted skills by changing the unassigned skills to an appropriate entry and removing that entry from the main skills list.
It would be pretty crazy if this thing actually got to 255 skills. There should still be plenty of room to add new skills and also you can always choose to not use some of the skills in the default package. But as far as I'm aware going beyond 0xFF would effectively double the memory required to store skills which isn't feasible without creating new space in RAM to save things.
I assumed Circles was adding code for all of them in the relevant buildfiles. My question was if he could add the codes n stuff into those buildfiles, leave their entries there, but #zero them out so someone could simply disable what default skills they don't want and use the normally zeroed out skills instead.
To be fair, I haven't downloaded the package yet so the answer is probably obvious to everyone but me.
Crazycolorz hasn't done anything to my buildfile though.
If you don't want a skill just comment it out of the buildfile and replace its entry in the skill icons, tables, and text.
Idk how I keep mixing up your name with Crazy's in my head.
This is really neat! I feel silly for wasting so much time on my own skill system for something that completely blows mine out of the water to come out, but I'm definitely using this instead! Great work!
EDIT: Is there no readme file? And what exactly makes the hack not done other than not having 255 desired skills?
Part of what makes it not done is the lack of readme, yes. Also while offensive skills have unique animations, all defensive skills still use the great shield activation. That and I'd like to add the ability to teach skills via items/events which would also require adding in the ability to forget skills. Also while units spawned at higher levels will automatically have the right level up skills, promoted units don't get the base class skills so at some point I'd need a way to give generic enemy paladins the cav skills or something.
or you could give paladins the cav skills at level 1? just a thought…
Right but I want Thief>Assassin to be different from Myrm>Assassin etc
how to install it ? , some1 please let me know.
I've keep trying to install it but it keeps giving me errors.
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14 errors encountered:
File Master Skill Installer.event, Line 21, Column 1: No code named callHack_r1 found.
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 58, Column 1: Symbol SD_Demoiselle isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 59, Column 1: Symbol SD_Gentilhomme isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 60, Column 1: Symbol SD_MaleficAura isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 61, Column 1: Symbol SD_Inspiration isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 62, Column 1: Symbol SD_Charm isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 63, Column 1: Symbol SD_VoiceOfPeace isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 64, Column 1: Symbol SD_Amaterasu isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 65, Column 1: Symbol SD_SpurStr isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 66, Column 1: Symbol SD_SpurMag isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 67, Column 1: Symbol SD_SpurSpd isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 68, Column 1: Symbol SD_SpurDef isn't in scope
File FE8 Skill Description Editor.event, Line 69, Column 1: Symbol SD_SpurRes isn't in scope
File Proc Skills Installer.event, Line 96, Column 1: Symbol SkillAnimationPointerTable isn't in scope[/details]
Seems like you're not using an up to date version of EA?
Where can I find an up to date version then?
I'm using EA V10.1.1
I'm pretty sure that's the most up to date version, weird.
it's probably my fault then lol i'll fix it
So for my hack, I already implemented the following skills:
Light Weight - If holding 3 or less Items, attack speed +3
Pursuit - When attacked, attack speed +2
Wind Disciple - +10 hit and avoid when not at full HP
Patience - Avoid +10 when attacked
Critical Force - Critical is calculated by Skill + luk/2
Killing Machine - Critical is doubled
Mantle - Only certain weapons/units of a certain class can harm enemies with this skill
Pragmatic - Atk +3, Def+1 when fighting an enemy that doesn't have full health
Chivalry - Atk +2, Def +2 when fighting an enemy at full health
Firey Blood - Attack +4 when not at full hp
Strong Riposte - Atk +3 when attacked
Quick Draw - Atk +4 when attacking
Trample - Attack +5 when fighting non mounted unit (they don't have Canto)
Hunter - Attack +5 when fighting mounted unit (they do have canto)
Facde - If the unit is under a status effect (poisoned) attack +10 (this should probably be lower)
If I wanted to donate them to this project, what would be the best way to go about doing so?
take a look at the many examples, but basically you simply change the check where appropriate. For things that alter battle calculations, you'd also need to insert a pointer to the routine in the modified calculations loop (the breaker/faire skills are a good example).


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The value of being a constructivist teacher
Although I do not specifically label myself as a constructivist teacher, many of the philosophical components of Constructivism resonate with me and my philosophy of instruction. Constructivism views learners as active participants in knowledge acquisition and stresses that learning is constructed socially, versus something that is objectively understood. What makes an educated person is something that is agreed upon by society, no child is born either a bad or a good learner. Some children may have an easier time fitting in because of their natural learning style and inclinations but it is up to the constructivist teacher to understand this: the constructivist teacher is willing to "commonly acknowledge the active role of the learner in interpretation of reality" (Gulati 2004).
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I believe that a good teacher is willing to answer students' questions about why they are learning things. Constructivism supports learning by doing or the idea that learners need to participate in their educations in a hands-on fashion for it to be meaningful. According to Jonassen (1994) one of the foremost, core components of constructivism is that there are "multiple representations of reality" that resist oversimplification (cited by Chen, 2006). A teacher never merely says we are learning this because we must or because that is the way we have always done things; a teacher enters into a discussion with students. For example, when teaching the scientific method, a teacher can ask the class about the perceived risks if the scientific method is not followed (causing them to speculate how bias and inaccurate results can be dangerous in science). This enables children to own their learning in a way that they will not if the information is merely spoon-fed to them.
What resonates with me about the constructivist approach in terms of curriculum design is that learning is active. Instead, students have a meaningful role in how learning evolves in the classroom. Like many constructivist teachers I began by asking students what they know and try to create a bridge between that and the curriculum objectives. The goals of the learning process may change slightly, depending on the needs of the classroom although of course I have to meet the objectives for the year. However, the ways in which students acquire that knowledge may need to be individualized. The different learning levels in the classroom, student temperament, and student interests will all affect learning. Learning is never by rote and teachers and students both must take a problem-solving approach. Sometimes I ask 'since we as a class need to learn how to do x,' what do students think they need to do to better understand the concept ("Education theory," 2015). Giving frequent quizzes which do not count a great deal to the student's final grade but which provide me with feedback so I can tailor my instruction to their needs is also helpful.
Constructivist approaches can be team-based and thus can also be used to teach important social skills to children. Children can discuss their beliefs and challenge one another as they embark upon a problem and generate solutions. This can also make use of students' diverse abilities. When assigning a project to students, students can be asked to generate visual, verbal, and written components collectively (a poster, a presentation, and a research paper) about an issue such as what life was like during the Revolutionary War. As well as approaching the specifics of the topic, students learn how to learn and work together. It should be noted that the teacher is not passive any more than the students are passive: the teacher creates expectations to generate a fruitful learning environment; for example, framing the problem and setting up challenges to test student learning. The teacher also asks questions and… [END OF PREVIEW]
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Month: December 2016
ARRS Wobble 5k/10k fun run
A reminder that we have our annual ARRS Wobble 5k/10k fun run this Saturday – 31st December.
10am meet for 10.30am start – choose from a 5k or 10k route from the Club through Darland and around Hempstead. £10 for adults and £5 for juniors.
Runners, non-runners, Anchs players and friends/family welcome, but please be aware that this is a fun run and not an official, marshalled event. Juniors must be accompanied on the route by an adult.
Tea/coffee and cake for all finishers.
The Queen's Christmas message – a preview
Dear subjects,
It truly has been an annus mirabilis. We have seen our new artificial pitch laid, we have all enjoyed an amazing Pitch Opening Ceremony with a host of dignitaries and faces old and new attending, we have witnessed the further growth of our amazing junior section, and we have run a highly successful Back to Hockey campaign.
In case you have been hiding under a rock (or just cannot stand Facebook or social media), our amazing year was capped off by Anchs receiving Club of the Year at the prestigious Medway Sports Awards on Friday evening. I am still absolutely blown away by the honour. I suspect that any upcoming photos of Gemma and me receiving the award will show just how surprised and delighted we were. Here's an online report of the event:
A massive thank you from me and my royal family (well, the Committee anyway) for everyone's efforts over the last 12 months. We could not have achieved everything that we have achieved without each and every one of you.
It has been proven incorrect to say that royal blood is blue, it is in fact purple.
I would like to wish a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to the whole Anchs populace. I hope that Father Christmas brings you everything that you deserve. From a personal perspective, we have our new pitch and we are have been recognised as Medway Sports Club of the Year. I'm not sure that there is anything more that your ruler could ask for.
Here are a few reminders of what is coming up over the next few months:
Burn off that Christmas excess with the annual ARRS Wobble 5k or 10k fun run/jog/walk on Saturday 31st December and end 2016 in style!
10am meet for 10.30am start – choose from a 5k or 10k route from the club through Darland and around Hempstead. All non-runners and non-Anchorians are welcome. Please note that we have no marshalls and it is your responsibility to navigate the course safely! Adults £10 and juniors £5 (juniors must be accompanied by an adult). Tea/coffee and cake at the finish. Helen Truffs Goddard is collecting names – firstname.lastname@example.com
Then it's the Juniors' New Year Disco on Friday 20th January, organised by Zoe Sindrey. Details to follow.
Band Night on Saturday 28th January – we've got a new band in called Mr Kite who cover classics from The Police, Jimmy Hendrix, Blondie and The Beatles. Entry is £10 adults, £5 juniors (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Followed by Quiz Night on Saturday 25th February that will be run by our experienced Quiz Master, Mr Richard Brewer.
Finally we have the Junior Players' Awards Night on Friday 24th March and the Seniors' Annual Dinner and Dance on Saturday 8th April.
Tickets for the Junior dinner are £10 each and all juniors under 16 are welcome. Tickets for the Senior Dinner are £40 – all senior players, parents and supporters of the club are welcome.
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15-year-old Julie Richardson is about to learn that being the daughter of a witch isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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"POLTERGEEKS rattles along at a fair old clip, shooting out thrills and spills and quite a few good jokes along the way. All this is carried off with an enviably light touch that makes Sean Cummings not just a good YA writer, but a good writer whatever genre he chooses to work in."
-Gary McMahon – Author of Pretty Little Dead Things


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Published on November 21st, 2014 | by John Kane4
GMDH Shell
GMDH Shell is a forecasting software based on neural networks built to help traders analyze binary option past data. The goal of this software is to help binary traders make better decisions in the decision process.
Today I will be providing a brief review and going over the potential this type of software has at improving your daily trading record.
GMDH Shell Review
The GMDH Shell software is provided on a trial basis and then after the trial the system becomes quite expensive ranging from $200 to $5000. So if you do get involved with this system know that there is an expiry date. That is unless you can just keep using new emails to extend your trial, I have not tried this so I'm not sure if that works. I also don't recommend it, if you like the software then please support the company.
Despite being active on google's front page there are no real binary community reviews of the GMDH Shell. This makes me unsure on the true potential of the predictive system. Products that are strong generally have a few positive reviews hanging around on the internet somewhere. I am interested in testing this software and seeing what it has to offer. It doesn't use Metatrader4 which is my favorite platform and I don't like trying others but I may take a closer look at this moving forward. The price is a draw back but I'll take a closer look when I get some free time in a month or so.
I will not be providing GMDH Shell a full recommendation today but I won't totally condemn it. The software looks like it does have some potential and it doesn't use the normal bad marketing methods we often see in the binary options market. I plan on taking a closer look at this software in a month or two and I'll tell you then if it's worth purchasing or not. At this point I would just say hold tight and wait for more information.
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hi John! I do appreciate your work and how you take out time to help other traders. I saw some software that I thought you could check out and see if you can make reviews of them. CASH CAM, FAST CASH BIZ, and GOOGLE TRADER. I will be hoping to hear from you thanks
Hi John,
Just wondering if you've had a chance to investigate GMDH Shell any further after your first exposure (back in 11/14)?


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The Internet has changed many things, and in particular the way we consume information. Music has gone digital leaving the CD behind, news has gone digital meaning newspapers are becoming obsolete, increasingly we stream our video rather than buying it on DVD and Blu-ray, and every year more of us choose to buy our goods online, which in turn means stores are disappearing from our towns and cities.
This week we have a prime example of how the Internet is changing the landscape and replacing what has gone before. The Encyclopaedia Britannica, in print aince 1768, is finally ceasing production. The reason: the Internet and in particular Wikipedia which has replaced it as the go-to source of reliable information on every subject you can possibly think of.
To have an encyclopaedia that has been available for 244 years disappear from our shelves should come as a shock, but it doesn't as I think we've all seen it coming. The Britannica consists of 32 volumes, weighs 129 pounds, and costs $1,395. Wikipedia on the other hand can be accessed on a multitude of devices, is constantly updated and expanded, and is free to use. It also only took 11 years to replace the 244 year-old encyclopaedia.
The Enclyclopaedia Britannica isn't disappearing completely, though. An online version will remain, and work will continue with school curriculums. However, with the introduction of new digital ventures such as Apple's iBooks 2 that have a focus on interactive textbooks, the future is unclear for Britannica.
The last edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica was printed in 2010 with a 12,000 copies bound. Only 8,000 of those have sold, with 4,000 being stored in a warehouse waiting for sales. If you want to own a piece of history, and have $1,395 to spare, maybe you have room for all 32 volumes on a (strong) shelf somewhere.
Read more at the Britannica Blog and The New York Times


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Qin Leng was born in Shanghai, China. At the age of five, she moved with her family to Bordeaux, France, where she spent the next four years. Soon after, she moved to Montreal, where she spent the rest of her childhood. Having been born in Asia but raised in the West, she uses both cultures as her source of inspiration. Looking at her illustrations, one can see the presence of both East and West.
Qin Leng comes from a family of artists, where the visual senses have always been of the utmost importance. She grew up watching her father work with acrylics, pastel, and ink. Father and daughter often spent their days drawing side by side. Drawing first started as a hobby, but soon became a way of expression.
Despite her many years of study to become a biologist, Qin decided at the age of 20 to follow the same path as her father and enrolled in the School of Cinema to study Film Animation at Concordia University. She has produced animated shorts, which were nominated in various national and international film festivals. She has received various prizes for her illustrations and films, including the Teletoon Scholarship Award 2004 for best animated short, and the IMAF 2005 Award for best character design and best animated short.
Qin loves to read, travel, and spend time with her twin sister, all of which provide her with inspiration. Little Abby in A Flock of Shoes (2010) was inspired by a character she had created long ago, when she was still in high school: a quirky and energetic little girl not unlike her sister. Abby's dad is actually a portrait of her own father. The next book she illustrated was Dogs Don't Eat Jam and Other Things Big Kids Know (2011). This was followed by The Stone Hatchlings (2012), which reprised the character Abby. In Harry and Walter (Spring 2016), she teams up with one of Canada's favorite authors, Kathy Stinson, to illustrate this heart-warming story about a young boy and his elderly neighbor.
Drawing is her passion. It can offer so many things. Reality has boundaries, but with illustration, one can let one's imagination create whole new worlds. Qin dreams of being able to illustrate more and more, and to share her ideas and emotions with many more readers.
Qin now lives in Toronto, with her inseparable twin sister, and works as a designer and background artist on feature films and television series, as well as a freelance illustrator. She has published numerous children books in Canada, United States, Hong Kong, Sweden, France, United Kingdom, and South Korea.


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Nanoblock Basic Bricks NB-007 - Basic Set
Prices are automatically linked to market prices in Japan, some rare items are more expensive than regular price.
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Inventory information is updated once each day. All products are new, however, the condition of the box is not guaranteed.
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- Asia (Registered SAL): US$14.09
- Oceania,North America,Central America,Middle East (Registered SAL): US$16.49
- Europe (Registered SAL): US$16.49
- South America,Africa (Registered SAL): US$18.88
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- Code: 26371
- Japanese: nanoblock BASIC SET
- Weight: 0.622kgs
- Package Size: 8cm x 29cm x 21cm
- Manufactured by: Kawada
- Release Date: Friday 25 September, 2009
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by Ekarin
Good price. Great packing and shipped fast and great condition.
by Ekarin
A lot of pieces for the relatively low price. There are building instructions included
by bob
Ordered this set from Plamoya last month.
Could not believe how quickly they delivered. 10 out of 10 for service.
Set has a great mix of pieces and colours - just what I wanted.
Could not believe how quickly they delivered. 10 out of 10 for service.
Set has a great mix of pieces and colours - just what I wanted.
by Ng
Good variety of colors, blocks come in nice containers which can be used to separate and store blocks. Package arrived fast and in very good condition!
by Michael
If you're ever going to get into Nanoblocks with the intention of building your own ideas, this is absolutely the first set you should buy. 7 colors, all the shapes you need to bring most of your ideas to fruition. Plus, it's Plamoya, so it will be at your doorstep anywhere in the world, as quickly as you can imagine.
by Sandy
Arrived in good condition, bubble wrapped.
Used this set to made the following pic
Used this set to made the following pic
by Rafael
Interesante adquisición, aunque con las piezas que vienen apenas puede construirse un set completo de p.e. construcciones de monumentos. Mucha variedad de piezas y colores pero poca cantidad de cada una de ellas.
by Surangkhana
Good price. Many choices of delivery. Great packing. ^^
by Victor
shipped fast and great condition
by Francisco
So complet set, includes very interesting boxes to store pieces organized
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The Curdridge Reading Room is an affordable venue, with the facilities to make your special day unforgettable.
What sets the us apart is our flexibility – you can tailor the facilities to suit your needs, in a way that few other venues will allow. Consider the venue a blank canvas, on which to paint your perfect wedding!
Built in the late 1800s, the Reading Room is a historic building, set in the heart of the rural Hampshire village of Curdridge. The facilities are regularly used as a meeting place for local groups and classes, including drama, zumba, a choir and the Parish Council. The adjacent recreational ground is used by the Cricket Club, runners and dog walkers and is the site of the annual Curdridge Country Show.
The Main Hall can accommodate 80 people seated or 100 standing and features a stage, PA system with hearing loop and specialist lighting.
The stage is useful if your reception includes a live band or other performance. Go ahead and make us much noise as you want: we have very few neighbours!
The Hall also has adjoining kitchen facilities, enabling you to cook or prepare meals onsite. A full alcohol licence is available for a small extra fee, making this venue highly desirable for fundraising functions too, should you wish to run your own bar.
In common with many older buildings, the Main Hall has quite a high ceiling that gives a feeling of space and also offers the opportunity for elaborate decoration!
The Billiard Room can accommodate up to 20 people and is often booked together with the Main Hall and used as a break out space or dressing area. Each room has its own bathroom facilities.
Outside we have a car park and two large fields, perfect if you want to have your ceremony outdoors in the tranquil setting of the Hampshire countryside.
Curdridge benefits from excellent transport links, including the nearby Botley Railway Station and the M27 and M3 motorways.
Our large car park is free and has more than enough capacity for day to day activities. However, for really large events, the Skinner Field provides extra space for cars, trucks and equipment, at no extra cost.
The facility is owned and run by the Curdridge Reading Room and Recreational Ground Charity, for the benefit of all of the inhabitants of Curdridge and Curbridge, providing and maintaining a facility for recreation, sport, religion and learning activities.
Hire fees vary according to your needs and Curdridge residents enjoying discounts. Please get in touch and let us know how we can help you to make your special day a success.


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Life EMS Ambulance
1275 Cedar NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Contact: Jan Mosson
Our medical transportation services range from emergency paramedic ambulance service, acute care/critical care transports, wheelchair transports for nursing home admissions, doctor office visits, long distance transports throughout Michigan and the country, and bariatric transports.
Wheelchair Lift: yes (800 lb weight limit)
Days and Hours of Operation: 24/7, 365 days
Geographical Area Served: Life EMS has regional support facilities in 9 counties including: Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Lake, Mason, Newaygo, Allegan, VanBuren and Kalamazoo.
Fees/Fares: Fees vary, please call for quote.
Who We Serve: Seniors, Medical, Persons with Disabilities
How Much Notice is Necessary: None
Eligibility: None
Proof of Eligibility: None


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So what is unschooling? Well, I think that there are so many answers to that question. This is a good website to help understand it a bit more: Unschooling.com But for me, it means that I practice seeing life as a constant learning experience letting go of the idea that my kids need me to teach them. They may want me to teach them some things sometimes, but mostly they are content just doing it in their own way. I want to let my kids enjoy life as it unfolds and I see how much they thrive when they are given that freedom. Childhood is not a rehearsal for adulthood.
I plan to share some of our experiences in this new found way of living with you. With 3 children running around, 2 babies in arms, and so much life to experience, I will do my best to share when I can. We are excited and feeling a sigh of relief looking forward to each day.


text: UK Exchangers - Specialists in heat exchanger design and manufacture UK Exchangers Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of a wide range of heat exchangers for industrial, food, dairy, hygienic, refrigeration, HVAC and marine applications. Our objectives are to provide our customers with a rapid response to quotation requests, very competitive prices and the shortest possible delivery times. Founded in 1991, UK Exchangers Ltd has experienced continuous growth and is now one of the leading suppliers of heat exchangers in the country. Our factory is located in the market town of Olney near to Milton Keynes. UK Exchangers Ltd is an ISO 9001 Quality Assured Company. Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger Assembly


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Network Equipment and Card Information
With our Network Equipment functionality telecom providers can store equipment (network elements) with related information in the IMS software application.
1. General info
The following general equipment information can be stored:
- Node name
- Status
- Type of equipment
- Location where equipment has been installed
- Loopback addresses
- Management System
- Order details
- Hardware/Software versions
- Serial numbers
- UPS info
- General comments
- Barcode
- Customized fields can be created per type and used in node form.
2. Slots and Card and card codes
A graphical representation is given for each piece of equipment in the network.
Cards will be visible in the slots. From the screen the cards can be opened to see more card details like:
- Card name
- Card code (if applicable)
- Serial number
- Status
- Software release
- Extra details
- Order details
- Barcode
Each card type can have one or multiple card codes related.
- Cisco card name "PA-4E1G/120", card code "73-2250-04"
- Ciena card name "CN-M6-FLEX" card code "B-966-0013-011"
- Nortel card name "8 X OC-3/12/STM-1/4 VT1.5/LO SFP", card code "NTK513DA"
3. Ports with related information
All ports related to the cards will be shown in the equipment form, with the following data.
- Port name
- Card interface
- IP address
- DDF/ODF position connected to port (pre-wiring)
- Name of the connection that is connected to port
- Port status
- Port type
- Port speed
- Comment field
- Platform
- Reservation info
4. Card per slot
Business rules have been implemented to allow only certain cards in a specific slot. Users with the appropriate user permissions can add and change these business rules on "cards-per-slot".
Also a card that occupies multiple slots can be handled.
5. Card in Card
IMS supports the "card in card" model, where a carrier card has one or more sub-cards inserted. The carrier card will have sub-slots (graphical visual on the screen). Sub-cards in sub-cards are supported as well.
Card in card
6. Node Template
In many occasions a configuration of a node (cards in the equipment) will be similar to previous configurations. When creating a new piece of equipment IMS users have the ability to choose a template with cards already inserted in the correct slots.
Get in touch with one of the VC4 team on +31 72 5621771 or at firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to know more about the network equipment functionality and the Inventory & Management System.


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100 LED Outdoor Battery String Lights with Remote and Timer
- KooPower 36ft 100 LEDs battery-operated weatherproof string lights can be used indoors or out without trailing cables or an external power supply.
- Timing program (6 hours on, 18 hours off) provides a set-and-forget operation; The timer function will work only when you switch to 'TIMER'. Please set the mode you need before switching to 'TIMER'.
- Wireless Remote control allows for convenient operation. (Attention: The remote control should be faced to the signal receiver - in the front of the control box)
- Variable mode (8 Modes) and brightness settings provide the perfect solution for your decorative lighting needs; Memory Function: Once the mode is selected, the light will work in this mode next time and you don't need to worry about re-set until battery power is depleted.
- Dustproofing and waterproofing to IP65 level makes these lights suitable for use in conditions where dust, rain, spraying water, snow or frost are likely. Perfect for use at Christmas, Easter, other celebration events or simply to give your home a novel warm inviting glow.
KooPower Waterproof Battery Fairy Lights with Remote and Timer - To Brighten Your Home and Garden
8 Light Effect:
- Combination
- Steady on
- Slow fade
- In wave
- Slo Glo
- Chasing/Flash
- Sequential
- Twinkle/Flash
Tip: Press and hold the (Mode/Power) for 3 seconds to power off.
Timer Program
Once selected, the lights will turn on in the pre-programmed timing sequence of 6 hours on, 18 hours off over each 24 hours period. Timing sequence will continue until switched off or battery power is depleted.
Press DIM- or press DIM+ of remote control to adjust the brightness of the lights
Clear Cable
Mounted in a clear cable, these LED lights provide an elegant tone and subtle warmth to your decorations.
1. The remote controller should be faced to the front of the control box (Signal Receiver). The remote distance is within 10 ft.
2. By pressing OFF and then ON, the previous or current mode will be selected
3. How long the lights last depends on batteries(3 x AA batteries, not included). So we suggest you select high quality batteries.
4. The timer function will work only when you switch to 'TIMER' .
We have put a lot of focus on making sure the items get delivered to our customers as quickly as possible. You will receive your order in 5-17 business days from the date that it is placed.
A confirmation email will be sent to you once the order is authorized and verified. We begin preparing your order immediately after it is verified. With this sort of time frame, it makes it difficult for us to change or cancel your order, however, we will do our best to support your request.
It normally takes 3-7 business days for us to process your order. Please note that this does not include holidays and weekends.
* Shipping time is estimated and commences from the date of shipping, rather than the date of order, and can take longer than expected date due to invalid address, customs clearance procedures or other causes.
* Please submit a ticket within 6 months of shipment if the package does not arrive in time, our representative will get back to you within 24 hours. Note that overdue requests may not be accepted.
Log in to your account and confirm receipt.
We have made the returns so easy for you!
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for Any Reason
You may return your undamaged product and packaging within 30 days of purchase to receive a FULL REFUND for any reason. If the reason for return isn't quality-related, the customer must pay the return shipping costs. Return Form Here
14-Month Warranty for Quality-Related Issues
180 DAYS FREE EXTENDED WARRANTY available, register your products here
- Requests within country of purchase
We will take care of all quality-related issues with a REPLACEMENT or FULL REFUND including any return shipping costs.
- Requests from outside country of purchase
We will take care of all quality-related issues with a FULL REFUND or REPLACEMENT. International shipping costs must be covered by the customer.
- Requests for orders shipped internationally
We will take care of all quality-related issues with a FULL REFUND including any return shipping costs.
For purchases made through other retailers:
Other retailers' after-sales support policies will vary. Please contact the retailer directly for specific guidance on their warranty process.
Unauthorized reselling of KooPower products is strictly prohibited.


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Most entrepreneurs have a really great story where they tell you how they wanted to change the world or leave a lasting legacy.
Mine is a little more basic than that.
After spending an early career working in large corporations I started on the path to creating my own business after reading a book called Rich Dad Poor Dad. A couple of false starts later I formed Crystal in 2009 just after the banking crisis and UK recession started to hit home.The UK was in pain, the banks weren't loved at the time and I saw an opportunity to build a business helping clients rightfully reclaim money that was theirs in a time of need. An opportunity to build a business to help people to get their money back from these large institutions evolved and the rest, as they say, is history.
I quickly built a team with a shared passion for this cause and the joy of sharing good news with clients was the fuel that spurred us on back then and to this day. There is a still a buzz we all get from righting wrongs and making sure that these large banks paid what was rightfully owed back into the accounts of good people.
Over the years we've helped tens of thousands of clients achieve redress and the money really does mean a variety of things to different people. Sometimes we achieve life changing sums of money which have allowed early retirement, a holiday of lifetime or a dream car but many times our service results in giving our customers the simple joy of clearing debt and enjoying the freedom that having more of their salary available each month to spend on things that they want rather than bills they need to pay. These and many other stories are the fuel that drives our commitment and grow our passion for spreading happiness.
People often write to us with thank you cards about the difference the results achieved by our team will make to their lives and you really can't ask for a bigger reward than that.
The company has grown but we've worked hard to retain the family, people-focused nature of the business because of our simple ethos. If we care about our team then they will care about our clients. We are a large family now, not a faceless corporate; for me this is what makes the difference and it shows in the service we provide, the results we achieve and the smiles we bring.
As for me? I'm just a father with a young family who fights over the telly remote, who loves his work, loves taking the dog for a walk and sharing happiness wherever possible.


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A Canada goose impaled by an arrow was found in Noyac on Saturday, and investigators are searching for the person who shot it, as well as a means to catch the bird in order to help it. The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is also offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprit.
The bird, a federally protected migratory species, was found walking with its gaggle on the lawn by Sag Harbor Cove off Long Beach Road by Ann Gleason, a resident of the neighboring Bay Point neighborhood who was out feeding the songbirds near sunup on Saturday when she first caught sight of the wounded fowl. An arrow was sticking straight through its body.
"It was disturbing," Ms. Gleason said. "I saw it immediately and said, 'Oh my goodness! Not again!'" she said on Monday, referring to two other episodes of impaled wildlife in 2011.
The bird appeared uncomfortable, she said. "He or she was eating and walking and able to fly, but was definitely picking at it a lot with her or his beak."
The waterfowl was last seen on Sunday, and, despite its movement was suffering and unlikely to live long with the arrow stuck in its body, according to Roy Gross, chief of department for the Suffolk County SPCA.
He said there was a chance it could survive if it could be caught and rehabilitated.
The arrow appears to be a target-tip arrow, which has a pointed piece of metal at one end and is used to shoot targets, Mr. Gross said. It does not appear that it hit any vital organs, but it likely means the bird will suffer a slow death. "This is a horrific act of animal cruelty," Mr. Gross said. "Imagine the pain that this poor bird is in."
The SCSPCA has been working with the State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons to try to catch the bird and give it the veterinary care it needs.
It is also seeking a net gun to capture the bird before it flies away, Mr. Gross said, adding that his organization would like to buy such a net, but would also welcome a donation of one.
Although he said this weekend that it was illegal to shoot Canada geese with a bow and arrow, Mr. Gross recanted on Monday and said he had been misinformed by the DEC and that it was, in fact, legal.
The $1,000 reward would still likely have been offered, he said, if the shooter was charged with animal cruelty. A true sportsman would have used a more lethal broad-tip arrow that would have caused the bird to bleed out quickly, he said. Also, it is unknown whether the shooter had a valid hunting license, a federal migratory bird stamp required for a federally protected species or whether the arrow was discharged properly, i.e. not within 500 feet of a dwelling, among other restrictions.
According to the DEC, the regular hunting season for Canada geese on eastern Long Island runs from December 2 to January 30. Hunters are to make a reasonable effort to retrieve all killed or crippled birds, and any wounded birds must be immediately killed and included in a hunter's daily bag.
Anyone with information on the goose or knowing anyone who has a net to catch the bird, is asked to call the SCSPCA at 382-7722. All calls will be kept confidential, authorities said.
"This has really got to stop," said Ms. Gleason. "A swan, a seagull and now a goose," she said, referring to a swan impaled with an arrow that was found near Indian Island County Park in Riverhead and a seagull lured with bread and then bludgeoned to death with a rock in Montauk, both in July 2011.


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Black Victory & Star Shader Tattoo Kit
The kit includes:
1 Victory Liner Tattoo Machine
1 Star Shader Tattoo Machine
1 Tattoo Kit Alloy Case
1 D.C.Power unit 220V 3-15V 3A w/clip-cord+footswitch
1 Box with 20 sterile tubes with needles 3 round liner
1 Box with 20 sterile tubes with needles 5 round shader
5 Bullets Inks in 35ml. bottles
1 I Max Black Ink 60ml. bottle
5 Foil Packs of White Petrolatum 4g.
1 Pkg. with 100 ink caps
1 S/Steel ink cap holder
1 I Max Styling Paper, 100 sheets for tracing designs
1 Hectograph pencil for making stencils
1 Practice skin
1 Pkg. with 100 black gloves
1 DVD Master The Art of Tattooing (English/Italian)
1 CD Tattoo Flash (all sorts of Tattoo Designs)