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How A Commercial Painter Keeps Your Daycare Looking Clean And Fresh
It doesn't take long for a daycare building to show signs of wear with all the activity that goes on every day. Walls show scuffs, smears, and stains, which makes the rooms seem drab and poorly maintained. You'll want to have your building cleaned daily and painted on a regular basis to keep it fresh and sanitary. A commercial painter can help you choose the ideal paints for use around kids and keep the walls in good shape with occasional touch-ups as well as whole-building painting. These are some services your painter may provide.
Choosing Kid-Friendly Paint
The right kind of paint is always important no matter where it is being applied. However, when the building is made for kids, you have some special considerations to keep in mind. You want paint that is safe for kids and that doesn't emit toxic fumes or contain harmful metals or chemicals. The paint should be fast-drying so you aren't inconvenienced longer than necessary. You'll also have to choose the type of paint such as a glossy or flat variety.
Glossy is often best around kids since it can be wiped clean more easily. However, it tends to show imperfections in the walls, so that's one reason you want an experienced commercial painter to apply it. Finally, choosing the right colors for your daycare is important too. Kids seem to like bright primary colors, but you may want softer colors in nap rooms and office areas. Your painter can help you choose the right combination of colors that make your building more welcoming for kids and also makes a good impression on the parents.
Cleaning Before Painting
Walls need to be thoroughly cleaned before they are painted or dust and dirt may show through the new paint. Dusty walls can affect the texture of the new paint too. Walls need to be washed down and stains should be removed or covered. Your painter should also search for cracks and dents that need to be filled in as these may be highly visible with clean paint. Prepping surfaces before painting is a critical and time-consuming part of doing the job, and it has to be done right for the best results.
Working Around Your Schedule
You probably don't want the painter in your building during the busiest hours of the day. A commercial painting service is usually agreeable to working odd hours so your daycare won't be interrupted. If you are open very late, you may need to move kids into different rooms while other rooms are being worked on, or the painter may come when the building is empty. In either case, the painter should leave a completed room clean, free from supplies, and ready for you to use without worry of the kids getting into paint or other materials. Your painter may even move tables, chairs, and bookshelves to other rooms as they work and replace them when finished to save you from the need to pull staff from more important jobs.
Since you'll be enrolling kids in your daycare on a continual basis and striving to keep your current families happy, you'll want to keep your building as clean as possible. A clean building with fresh paint shows you care about your business and it helps parents have more confidence that their kids will be safe and happy in your care. Although painting a daycare can be an inconvenience you may rather put off, it will pay off by keeping your parents happy and making your building look well-cared for.
Contact a painting company, like APC Services of New England, to get started.


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I fell off of my daily green tea wagon about two months ago because drinking lemon water, a green smoothie and green tea each morning was getting to be a bit much on my digestive system. Last month I came up with a solution that I am enjoying and can stick with.
I make a pitcher of iced green tea each week by brewing one bag of green tea and one back of fruity herbal tea together in 8 ounces of filtered hot water (I usually add honey as well). Once the tea has steeped, I fill the pitcher the rest of the way with filtered ice water, thus creating iced tea. I add a couple of lemon slices and leave the tea bags in. Voila! A prepared non-water drink right in my own home. I usually have a cup of iced green tea when I get home in the evenings or with dinner for a nice refreshing, sweet treat.
Who knew iced green tea could be so great!

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A more cynical comic book reader might look at an issue of "The Amazing Spider-Man" that features a new costume that looks straight out of Marvel Comics' parent company Disney's brand new motion picture, "Tron: Legacy," and a reference to Bono & The Edge, who are working on the upcoming Spider-Man Broadway musical "Turn Off The Dark," as little more than crass commercialism, most likely the result of some kind of corporate mandate (perhaps set forth by the same sinister cabal that called for the cancellation of "Thor: The Mighty Avenger").
I guess I'm only a little bit cynical. Dan Slott provides a fairly decent reasoning for Spider-Man's new costume (which is what, like his 17th?) but still looks indistinguishable from any of the Tron Promotional Incentive covers that have been running this month. As far as the U2 reference goes, I guess Marvel has little choice but to put a brave face on about the calamitously poisonous attention the musical is currently getting. But overall, Spider-Man has always been one of the more Of The Moment comics Marvel publishes. Peter Parker has referenced cultural trends for decades, so while his new costume is a fairly bald-faced attempt to shill for Marvel's fiduciary backers, it's not completely out of place in a comic where Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" is used to foil the Hobgoblin.
That being said, the overall story in which this pop cultural vortex is swirling isn't necessarily coming together perfectly. There are aspects to it that I've enjoyed. Peter's new job and new girlfriend are both welcome developments. But the new Hobgoblin, Ben Urich's nephew in this incarnation, is an unflattering combination of silly and violently murderous. In either direction he's just sort of unpleasant to watch, but not in a "Well, that's what he's supposed to do, man" kind of a way. He just seems like kind of a lame character right now.
Humberto Ramos' art is consistent with the high standards of his previous work. I once had the good fortune to see some of his art in person and it was pretty remarkable to see all the minute detail there that so rarely shows up once it's been printed. I do think his style is less in keeping with the look of the book in the "Brand New Day" days. Artists like Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin established a kind of almost underground comics look that suited the tone of the book perfectly. Slott is doing a fine job maintaining that tone, but Ramos' art isn't as perfect a fit. It's detailed and dynamic, of course, but it lacks the organic feel that Spider-Man comics at their best often have.
Overall, despite the rampant commercialism, Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos are off to a fairly strong start in their new tenure on "Amazing Spider-Man". At first blush, it lacks the feel of "Brand New Day" at its best, but that might just be down to its choice as a villain. Because let's face it. The Hobgoblin will always be lame.


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Sajjangad Fort Maharashtra
Sajjangad Fort is a prominent tourist location and one of the many known hill forts of Maharashtra or broadly "western India". Sajjangad which literally means 'fort of good people' is a fort that is located in a region that is near Satara. It is one of the prime tourism spots that attract a large gamut of people who come to the fort for either weekend holiday purpose or for sightseeing. The Maharashtra tour can never be considered complete without visiting Sajjangad. This is a fort that is not merely a place of historical eminence and relics. It is more of a devotional and a religious abode that happens to be the final resting place of the great 17th century Indian religious icon Sant Ramdas. Sant Ramdas's teachings have been compiled into books like Dasbodh. Sajjangad hence is a very popular place for pilgrimage purposes and also reflects the ancient heritage of the place. Historical remnants say that the fort has a history that can be traced back a long time in the past. The fort has seen a number of authorities ruling over it and has been captured and recaptured by different political powers of the nation.
History of the Attraction
This fort was made by the Brahamani Emperors. Experts are of the opinion that the establishment and the construction of the fort can be traced back to the period of the Brahamani rule that continued between 1347 and 1527. The era between 1527 and 1686 saw the power of AdilShah dynasty crystallize over the fort. Soon the Mughal emperors defeated Adil Shah in war and took possession of the fort. In the year 1763 on 2nd April Shivaji Maharaj captured this fort. The fort that was earlier known by the name of 'Parali' later came to be known as Sajjangad. However the Mughal recaptured the fort again in the year 1700 on 21st April. This time the fort's name was changed to Navrastara. The Marathas recaptured in the year 1709. Finally this fort came under the rule of the British in the year 1818.
Getting There
The Sajjangad fort is some 18 km away from the city of Satara. Visitors can go to the fort from Satarat rajwadi. They can hire an auto rickshaw or can avail the bus system of Satara. You can also reach the fort via the NH4 high way from Mumbai which is 273 km away from the Fort.
Opening/Closing timings and days
The fort is open on all days and is especially thronged on days that are significant for the people following the paths, religion and doctrines of Sant Ramdas. Visitors are encouraged to come during the daytime.
Entry Fees
The entry is free of cost.
Things to do in and around
Visitors and tourists who have inclination towards history and heritage sites come here to witness the historical relics of the place and also for visiting the resting abode of Sant Ramdas. It can be called both a prime sightseeing place and is also a site with religious significance.
Best time to Visit
There are no best days as such for visiting the Fort. However the days when the fort hosts special religious events are the days when tourist can go to get the whole feel of the religious importance of the fort. Visitors can enjoy the fort as a historical place best during the winters.
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Deputy Ziggy Fights Drugs For Sherman County, Texas
KSCB News - October 28, 2013 12:35 pm
He may be only 4-years-old and weigh in at 111 pounds – but the new deputy in Sherman County, Texas has a nose for justice – literally! Deputy Ziggy, a Dutch Shepherd, recently joined the ranks of the Sherman County Sheriff's Office as its very first K-9 officer.
Ziggy was brought on board through the tenacity and determination of his new handler, Sheriff Joe Powell and it has cost the taxpayers of Sherman County exactly – nothing.
"Zero County money has been spent on this venture," Powell explained. "The insert or actual cage made for the back of my Tahoe to keep him in and his initial vet bill to have Ziggy checked out was paid for by our District Attorney's office out of their seizure account. I personally purchased Ziggy myself."
Additional needs for Ziggy, such as a harness, were purchased out of the Sherman County Sheriff's Office's seizure account. The seizure account of the sheriff's office and the district attorney's office is made up of funds seized by law enforcement from those involved in illegal activity – again, it does not come out of the taxpayers' pockets. Ziggy's food will also be purchased by Powell himself.
Powell, who has previous K-9 training, will be Ziggy's handler, a move that was also motivated by protecting the taxpayers.
"A handler for a K-9 has to be given extra money for feeding, training, etc.," Powell explained. "If I am the handler, as the sheriff, I don't get any 'extra' pay like overtime. There will be no extra time issues, extra pay issues, or anything like that with me having that position."
Powell will be attending training two days per month in Amarillo with other K-9 officers from there and the surrounding areas.
"The class is free," Powell said. "We meet there in an abandoned building and train the dogs for 16 hours per month. The Amarillo officers are certified and can then turn around and certify us following the training. Obviously, there will be fuel costs, but I drive every day anyway. There is no cost for the class and no overtime for me because I don't receive overtime."
Insurance is also not a problem that will be put on the taxpayers.
"The county insurance doesn't cost us any extra for having him on the department," Powell said. "He is covered automatically under the law enforcement umbrella insurance. If we use a service dog, whether it was paid for by me or the county – the insurance is already there. Not a dime of county money has been, or will be, used for this dog."
Ziggy is already certified and the training will renew his certifications. He is currently certified as a dual purpose dog and has some experience already under his "collar".
"He is a working police dog," Powell said. "He has worked the streets for about two years. Ziggy is certified in finding methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and heroin. We have tested him twice since we got him on all four narcotics and he alerted on all of them. All K-9s will miss from time to time, however, depending on their mood, how they are feeling, what they are doing and what's got their attention."
Previously to coming to Sherman County, Ziggy worked as a K-9 in the Fritch and Skelly Town, Texas communities. His previous handler was moving to another law enforcement agency and was not going to be able to utilize him as a K-9 there. Seeing the value of Ziggy's work, the officer made the decision to sell him to another agency. Powell was told about Ziggy and immediately took steps to bring him to Sherman County. Ziggy and Powell have been spending a lot of time together right off the bat in order to "get to know each other".
"So far he is very obedient trained and he is really big on protecting his handler," Powell said.
Powell said he made the purchase because it was important to the citizens he has been charged with protecting.
"I'm doing what my county needs – that's why they elected me," he said. "Having Ziggy here is important for the citizens of this county. We have already had known cases in this area where cases of candy laced with THC – the main ingredient in marijuana – have been found. I have also been made aware from other law enforcement agencies, that there has been some jelly found that had THC in it."
Sherman County's location is right in the middle of a "drug corridor."
"With Colorado as close as it is to us and them legalizing marijuana, along with Highway 287 running North and South, and Highway 54 – the drug traffic and drug related incidents in this area are on the rise," Powell said. "This is something I will not tolerate either coming in or going out of our county. Our citizens are just too important to us. The sheriff's office is going to do what we are supposed to do to take care of our citizens – what we have to do to get narcotics off of the streets."
And that point was hit home October 21 when the two made their first drug arrest together.
Powell said he had made a traffic stop on Highway 54 on a Colorado vehicle when his K-9 partner "alerted", meaning he detected the presence of drugs. Powell then searched the vehicle and hit "pay dirt".
"We located two bags of marijuana, one pipe, scales, a crusher, and two containers of hash," Powell said. "One person was arrested on felony charges and two others in the same vehicle were cited on related charges and released."
According to Powell, the man arrested on the felony charges was released the next morning on a $6,500 bond – his case is pending in court. The best part, says Powell, "we got a few more drugs off the street."
Not only is it important to keep the drugs off the streets and protect the citizens, according to Powell, but in today's economic climate, fighting drugs provides the county with an opportunity.
"In many instances, not only can the narcotics be seized from an individual, but their vehicle and cash can be seized as well," Powell said. "Sherman County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney here have a 70/30 split agreement. If we stop a car out there and an individual has cash, we can seize the cash and the car. We get 70 percent of what is seized and the District Attorney's office gets 30 percent."
Those funds can be utilized for many things that these two law enforcement agencies need and the taxpayers won't have to assist with. Nearby Texas County, Oklahoma is a perfect example. Texas County Undersheriff Matt Boley said recently there have been more drug arrests and they have gotten more drugs off the street thanks to their K-9.
"For several years now, the taxpayers of Texas County have not had to purchase a vehicle for the sheriff's office, because they have all been purchased out of drug forfeiture funds," Boley said.
Powell and Ziggy are very serious about the job they have been entrusted to do and in order to stay on "top of their game" the duo are continuing their drug fighting educations. Ziggy was left today with trainers at the Worldwide Canine in Spring Branch, Texas.
"They will begin polishing Ziggy up on his narcotics detection abilities," Powell said. "I will return to the school to train with Ziggy soon. I will be there from November 11-21. When we have completed the training, we will both come out with certifications – Ziggy with K-9 Detection Certification and myself with Handler Certification."
Powell said continuing their training is vital.
"I don't want there to be any question as to his or my capabilities in narcotics detection," he said. "Without training like this there is a possibility any drug cases we work could be tossed out of court. The classes and training will give added strength to our cases."
Powell is hopeful that Ziggy will prove to be just as valuable for the citizens of Sherman County as other K-9 officers have proven to be for other agencies. And Ziggy works cheap – a few "Kibbles and Bits", a warm bed and a scratch behind the ear and Deputy Ziggy will be on the case protecting the citizens of Sherman County.


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Season four of swords, boobs and dragons epic Game of Thrones kicks off stateside on HBO on April 6th, and the next day on UK shores courtesy of Sky Atlantic. The fourth and final teaser trailer is now out, but could the show end on the silver screen rather than on TV? Series creator George R.R. Martin hopes so.
"It all depends on how long the main series runs", he told the Hollywood Reporter. "Do we run for seven years? Do we run for eight? Do we run for ten? The books get bigger and bigger [in scope]. It might need a feature to tie things up, something with a feature budget, like $100 million for two hours. Those dragons get real big, you know".
While there's expected to be at least another three series of the show yet to come, tying up the producers for five or so years, Martin suggests that the spin-off Tales of Dunk and Egg prequel novellas could be adapted for cinema screens first.
"They could be the basis for [a film]," said Martin. "I have written these three stories, and I have about a dozen more."
For now though, the excellent TV show will have to do. Get prepped for more bloodshed, web-like family trees and incestuous T&A with all the season four trailers, collected below and at the top of this post. [Hollywood Reporter]


text: Among all the Windows 8, WP8 and Surface excitement of late, Redmond has also dropped a chunk of less shiny happy news: its online services division is taking a goodwill writeoff of $6.2 billion as a result of its ill-fated aQuantive acquisition in 2007. Not coincidentally, that's almost exactly what it paid for the company, which it brought in to create pre-Bing online ad revenue -- back when Mountain View was eating even more of its lunch in search. The software giant said that aQuantive didn't "accelerate growth" as much as intended, although it added that it still provides assets for its internet advertising activities. With the advent of tablets and smartphones since then, it seems unlikely we'll see any of its now-quaint tech -- like shopping cart-mounted computers -- again.


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Colorado Responds To Sessions' Concerns About Legal PotGov. John Hickenlooper and Colorado's Attorney General Cynthia Coffman respond to the Trump Administration's criticism of marijuana in Colorado.
Fort Collins Wants To Make It Easier To Change Marijuana LawsA ballot question could go to voters in Fort Collins in November that would change how marijuana laws work there.
Colorado Residents Are First To Ask Feds To Block Legal PotColorado already is being sued by two neighboring states for legalizing marijuana. Now, the state faces groundbreaking lawsuits from its own residents, who are asking a federal judge to order the new recreational industry to close.
Pot-Friendly States Teaming Up On Capitol HillMembers of Congress from states with legal pot are banding together to tell their colleagues on Capitol Hill not to interfere with state drug laws.
Colorado Completes 1st Legal Pot Market StudyColorado is smoking pot by the ton, and visitors are, too. That's the conclusion from Colorado pot regulators who have issued what might be the world's first market study of legal recreational marijuana.
Marijuana, Gay Marriage Lead Top 6 Colorado News Stories Of First Half Of 2014Social issues and the weather found center stage in the first half of 2014 in Colorado, with legal pot and not-so-legal gay marriage claiming the headlines.
On Pot Edibles, Washington State Chews Over Colorado's Early StumblesWashington State has adopted Colorado as its guinea pig for pot, as the Pacific Northwest state prepares to be the second state to welcome legalized recreational marijuana sales early next month.
Food Safety A New Frontier For Legal PotThe marijuana in those pot brownies isn't the only thing that can potentially make consumers sick. The industry and regulators are taking a closer look at how pot-infused edibles are actually made.
Failed Hash-Oil Extraction Caused April Warehouse ExplosionThe attempted extraction of marijuana hash oil caused last month's explosion at a Denver warehouse, CBS4 has learned.
Push To Erase Cannabis Crimes Of Past Now That Pot's LegalThere is a push to erase cannabis crimes of the past now that pot is legal in Colorado.
5 Things To Know About Legal Marijuana In ColoradoColorado has become the first state to adopt regulations for recreational marijuana businesses, which are expected to open at the beginning of next year.


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Hi everyone. in chicken cowboy-related news, the DGA screening was great. CC will screening next at the indianapolis international film festival
IIFF is July 15-25. check it out! Indianapolis is my hometown, so this is especially cool for me. Like Canadians, Hoosiers are strange and often creative people. Famous Hoosiers include Larry Bird, James Dean, Kurt Vonnegut Jr, Twyla Tharp, Wes Mongomery, and, as the security guard at the airport reminded me after seeing my driver's license last week, John Cougar Mellencamp. Someday i will paint a series of hoosier portraits.
Come have an omelette with me can also be seen this week at the NYC Food Film Festival. Check out the schedule here. Lots of food-related films and actual food and drinks.
Here are some sketches of flight attendants
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Hubby turned thirty-one today. It is strange to think ten years ago was his twenty-first birthday. My, how the years have passed.
I left work early to surprise him with a Spring pasta dish and a yummy treat to complete the meal.
Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives and Lemon is much less complicated than it sounds. As long as you have a blender or food processor, this recipe is actually quite easy… very minimal chopping!
Below are ingredients:
1. De Cecco Linguine – 2. 1 Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes – 3. 1/3 Cup Olive Oil – 4. One Clove of Garlic – 5. Zest and Juice of 1 Lemon – 6. 1 Cup Green Olives – 7. Salt & Pepper – 8. 1 Cup Packed Basil – 9. Grated Parmesan Cheese
Click the link above for step by step directions.
For desert I stopped by Magnolia Bakery, a landmark bakery here in New York City. I picked up a small Red Velvet Cheese Cake, perfect for just us two. I would have loved to be able to find these little bomb candles… I'll have to keep and eye out. We ended the meal with some Elderflower Soda – a light citrus tasting soda in this pretty bottle.
10. Magnolia Bakery Red Velvet Cheesecake – 11. Belvoir Elderflower Soda – 12. Bomb Candles


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Ball Dislocation Test
It is carried out in order to determine the force at which ball (joint shaft) of tie rod ends will be removed out. Ball is placed in the body of tie rod end and pushing on the ball from the top forcing the ball to remove out the bottom surface of the body. Maximum force applied to remove the ball out is determined as the ball remove-out force. Products can be tested up to 300 kN.


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Arsenal 1-2 Watford: Odion Ighalo and Adlene Guedioura goals dump holders out of FA Cup
By Gerard Brand
Last Updated: 13/03/16 10:57pm
Watford have made it through to the FA Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 win against holders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Odion Ighalo opened the scoring five minutes after the restart, striking on the turn from 10 yards, before Adlene Guedioura made it 2-0 on 63 minutes with an incredible 20-yard strike from the right corner of the penalty area.
Arsenal substitute Danny Welbeck halved the deficit with two minutes remaining and missed a glorious opportunity to equalise moments later after Alex Iwobi had hit the post.
The visitors felt Gabriel should have been sent off in the first half for a two-footed lunge on Troy Deeney, but referee Andre Marriner kept his cards in his pocket.
The result means the Hornets have now reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the third time in 14 years, while Arsenal - booed off at the final whistle - have failed in their bid to become only the third side in history to win the FA Cup three times in a row.
Defeat ends the club's 37-month unbeaten run in the competition and raises the prospect of a trophyless season, with Arsene Wenger's side eight points off the pace in the Premier League and 2-0 down to Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 return leg at the Nou Camp.
Wenger reintroduced Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Francis Coquelin after the 4-0 win over Hull in midweek, while Watford also made three changes.
The first half-hour at the Emirates passed without much action, but Watford players were aggrieved shortly after following Gabriel's two-footed tackle on Deeney in midfield.
Referee Marriner failed to give a foul for the tackle, but replays show the Brazilian's actions were worthy of a red card as both players went into the full-blooded 50-50.
The first chance of the game fell to Mohamed Elneny on the right of the area having been found by Calum Chambers, but the Egyptian blazed high and wide in space from 12 yards.
Elneny then had another chance to grab his first goal for the club, but again hit the ball over unmarked from 15 yards after some sublime skill from Ozil on the right byline.
Joel Campbell then poked the ball over on the stretch from eight yards after Ozil's through ball, with Costel Pantilimon doing just enough to put the forward off.
Watford took the lead on 50 minutes through Ighalo, who collected Deeney's header down in the area before shooting on the turn past David Ospina and into the bottom right corner.
The visitors continued to press after going ahead; first Ighalo poked over from another Deeney knockdown in the area, before the Nigerian failed to make proper contact on Nathan Ake's superb ball across the face of goal.
Pantilimon then saved Olivier Giroud's effort from point-blank range, and seconds later Watford doubled their lead.
Taking on an ambitious shot from the corner of the penalty area, Guedioura brilliantly found the near top corner past the helpless Ospina with a fiercely-struck effort.
Chambers turned the ball just wide of the left-hand post after being set up by Sanchez, before Welbeck made it 2-1 with a right-footed finish into the bottom right corner from 10 yards having got on the end of Ozil's backheel.
The England striker should have equalised a minute later, but struck wide on the turn from eight yards with the goal gaping and Pantilimon floored after Alex Iwobi's effort had hit the post and bounced off the goalkeeper.
Welbeck then poked wide having done well to break past the Watford defence moments later, but after a frantic final few minutes, Watford held on to the delight of their 8,300 travelling fans in the Clock End.


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The art of layering
Ah, fall: crisp mornings, warm days, cool nights. It's bliss. But finding the perfect outfit to match the perfect weather can be tricky. Your objective: Stay warm but not too warm; bundle up without bulking up. Take our master class in layering so you can savour the season without looking like the Michelin Man.
Office Chic
The office is the perfect place to celebrate the classics. A long vest will keep your body warm but can be easily shed to reveal a crisp, white blouse. You'll want that option, because the office is inevitably too cold, then too hot...and then too cold again. Look for pieces you can quickly pull on and off without compromising your overall look.
A Mid-Weight Middle Layer
A versatile middle layer is a fall must but it has to be lightweight. Too much bulk and it's difficult to move around; not enough bulk and you freeze.
"A grown-up is a child with layers on"
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Moms are constantly being pulled in a million directions, so layering for this gal can be a challenge. Keep it cool and comfortable: a shoulder or cross-body bag so your hands are free, a comfy pair of jeans for moving around and a classic, dark blouse because, let's face it, spills happen. Tie the look together with a wrap-coat and guarantee you can get out the door in a hurry.
A Big Ol' Blanket Scarf
The beauty of the blank scarf is its versatility, a must for moms. Breastfeeding cover? Check. Impromptu picnic blanket? Check. Style for miles? Check.
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"But every night come out these envoys of beauty and light the universe with their admonishing smile."
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From Day
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You've been out all day and you've got evening plans but you don't have time to change. That's easy: Start with a white blouse but keep it cloaked in a blazer for added structure during the day. At night, ditch the blazer and amp up the look with bold accessories. Top it all off with a figure-flattering jacket. No one will ever know you left the house at 7 a.m.
A Versatile Jacket
A great coat can be hard to find. Look for one with options: You want something that can be worn open and loose, cinched at the waist and/or simply buttoned up.
"It is easy to decide on what is wrong to wear to a party, such as deep-sea diving equipment or a pair of large pillows, but deciding what is right is much trickier."
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Let's Party
There's nothing worse than sweating all night because you've piled on too much. Instead of a few heavy layers, opt for several lightweight layers, such as a bold, patterned button-up underneath a long-sleeve sweater dress, and opaque tights. To get from point A to point B, toss a medium-weight coat on top.
A Bold Belt
As winter looms grey on the horizon, we could all use a pop of colour. And the simplest way to add some is with a punchy belt. Bonus: It will also keep all those layers neat and trim.


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Caringo CAStor Cloud Storage
Caringo CAStor Cloud Storage
Cloud storage was supposed to simplify various aspects of enterprise storage, whether it be getting backups off-site, providing an archive for reference data or creating a distributed storage infrastructure that multiple locations could access. Instead, it seems to create confusion. The term 'cloud storage' is currently used to describe a number of different things.
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Depending upon whom you talk with, cloud storage is either: the storage service that's bought, the infrastructure that's consumed or the pieces that make up that infrastructure. But aside from this confusion in terms, implementation has also been a challenge for companies interested in the cloud. In addition to the cost - dedicated cloud infrastructures can be expensive - actually getting it integrated into the environment can also be complicated.
A company that recently briefed Storage Switzerland may have an answer. Caringo's CAStor is a software solution that runs on commodity hardware and provides an affordable cloud infrastructure that's simple to implement. Hardware agnostic, CAStor can create a storage node out of a server with: an x86 architecture, 1GB of RAM and a GigE connection. All nodes in the cluster, including virtual nodes within the same multi-core server, contain processing as well as storage, ensuring performance as the cluster scales. Instead of using RAID, all data objects are automatically replicated to other nodes to provide redundancy and 'self healing' when data errors occur. And, internal 'fingerprinting' algorithms and SOX-compliant metadata maintain long term data integrity.
The Immediate Private Cloud
CAStor is self-configuring and requires just a USB key to load the software and OS and turn a computer into a storage node. When additional machines are added (you can mix and match hardware) they 'are automatically configured and brought into the cluster. 'Rolling upgrades' can be accomplished by putting in faster servers and retiring older ones, with no resulting downtime. Applications interface to CAStor using HTTP - no APIs needed. They have also just released a simple desktop application that lets companies bring the cloud into their environments easily and start seeing benefits right away.
CloudFolder is an online, scalable file repository that offers a simple way to protect file data without impacting workflow. It installs on a client computer, local or remote, and functions just like a standard folder in Microsoft® Windows, connecting to CAStor running in the data center *. As well as freeing up disk capacity on the client's local drive, it also eliminates backup - since each file is automatically replicated in the clustered architecture. This application makes it easy for a company to get started using cloud storage and grow as they move more data to the CAStor infrastructure. Caringo also has partnering agreements with a number of Independent Software Vendors providing solutions in storage tiering, backup, email compliance, content archiving, document imaging, etc.
* The CAStor application can be running in an out-sourced data center or remote corporate data center, and is accessed over the LAN, WAN and/or internet.
Storage Switzerland Take
Caringo's founders have a long history in the file and Content Addressed Storage (CAS) space - their previous company's technology became EMC's Centera product. Aside from handling the compulsories for good scale-out archive storage - assuring data integrity and providing growth with performance - they've also addressed the next step, implementation. CAStor seems to bring the simplicity back to Cloud storage and removes some of the impediments to a more widespread adoption.
Their CloudFolder application gives the system a simple starting point for a good chunk of corporate data on people's desktops. This represents a relatively low-risk use case and makes getting started an easier decision. With the economics of using commodity (even spare) hardware and its self-configuring operation, they've removed the cost and complexity barriers as well. For companies interested in the cloud storage concept, but having trouble getting their feet wet, CAStor looks good.
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Gorgeous Palmetto Dunes oceanfront home with quality appointments and breathtaking oceanfront views. This home comes furnished and has five bedrooms + a large office/den, five full baths and three half baths. Each bedroom has its own bath. This lovely home has many wonderful features including expansive decking, upstairs and downstairs living areas, an elevator, spectacular kitchen with Viking range, a private walkway to the ocean, as well as a private heated pool and spa. Fantastic indoor and outdoor living for family and friends. Excellent opportunity for a primary home, second home or rental property.
Built-Ins, Book Shelves, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Many Closets, Elevator, Security Sys, Smooth Ceilings, Wet Bar
Disposal, Dryer, Dishwasher, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Self-Cleaning, Refrigerator, Range - Gas, Washer, Wine Cooler
Deck, Spa/Hot Tub, Back Porch, Irri System
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From Rick: For this week's post we have something a bit different. Lately I've run across a bunch of useful tidbits that I wanted to pass along because each is too short to warrant a separate blog. (1) THREE ARTICLES ON PROMOTING, SELLING, PRICING YOUR BOOKS– Stephen T. Harper on Branding Joe Konrath on Hungry […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


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The cost of war does not end with the conflict!
In October of 2007 I submitted this article to the New York Times Opinion Section in hopes they would reprint it to let all Americans know that there is a cost to every war that those that wage war do want exposed to the American people. It is a cost that should enrage everyone and is passed down to our children and grandchildren. The burden I wrote about then has more than doubled since it was written. Here is that article:
A dead U.S. soldier costs less than a disabled one.
It is an unfortunate truth—a callous statement—but a reality of the hidden costs of the occupation of Iraq; an occupation that has destroyed lives and families and cost over $450 billion in American treasure thus far.
The president has requested another $46 billion in emergency war supplemental for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Congress has already authorized $145 billion this year to prosecute the actions in the middle east. The new request brings this year's total to $195 billion and raises the total cost of the two conflicts to more than $620 billion dollars for a war that was supposed to pay for itself with oil.
But this is not the only cost of the war. There is another cost related to Iraq that must be exposed to the American people. It's a secret cost that Americans do not, or refuse, to see. Hidden among the costs of the immorality of the Iraq invasion and occupation is the long term care of the dead and returning veterans, and their families.
By comparison, Afghanistan, with 449 dead and nearly 5,000 injured, pales when measured with the deaths (currently 3,835) and injured (over 27,000), as a result of Iraq.
Numbers of those killed and injured change rapidly; growing with every month that our military is forced to stay in the middle east. In the Milken Institute Review, Scott Wallsten and Katrina Kosec calculated the 'real cost' of the Iraq war would total one trillion dollars. But their study did not take into account the long term costs, America's hidden obligation, to the young men and women who have died and those who will be returning home with devastating, life-long injuries.
Professors' Joseph Stiglitz, of Columbia University, and Linda Bilmes, a lecturer at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, addressed that issue in their study in 2006. The conclusions of their study; taking into account the dead and injured, their long-term care, compensation, schooling, and benefits for their families, the two conflicts would cost the citizens of this country $2.1 trillion.
At the time of the study they estimated 2,500 dead and 20,000 wounded. We are now approaching 4,000 dead, 20,000 severely wounded and another 10,000 who will be eligible for some form of government assistance. Using conservative figures of $250,000 per year for twenty thousand disabled veterans, the cost over the next forty years to take care of them will be over $200 billion. Using the yearly figures of Stiglitz and Bilmes, estimating a cost of half a million per year, that cost rises to over $400 billion.
By the same token, the cost of a dead veteran is considerably less. Benefits to the 4,000 veteran's immediate families will cost approximately $5.75 billion over the twenty years of their eligibility. Medical breakthroughs and techniques, the lifesaving applications on the battlefield, and evacuation improvements have increased the number of severely disabled and decreased the number of soldiers dying in combat.
Given the fact that we have borrowed more than half a trillion to execute the war and the occupation one wonders where the money will come from to payback what we owe. But this president has the gall to ask for more to continue this destructive folly. If we're currently borrowing to pay for the war, every American should be asking who will pay the additional $500 billion required to take care of the dead and injured in the future.
The answer should be obvious; our children and grandchildren. This administration thought nothing of waging a battle using money borrowed from China, India, Europe, and Japan, plunging the U.S. into nearly untenable debt. It's obvious they are not concerned that we will be passing that burden on, as well as the hidden costs of this war, to future generations.
The question is, do Americans want to pass along an ever increasing burden to their children? Thus far the citizens of this country have sacrificed nothing. Only the soldiers and their families have paid for this unlawful war. And the price tag has been extremely high.
This administration lied to get us into Iraq and they are lying to keep us there. The future costs of this war are escalating every day we remain, and with every death or injury that occurs. It is extremely selfish of Americans to allow it to continue and make those who had nothing to do with it pay for it now, and in the future.
It is time to bring our young men and women home, not only because of the cost, but because we can no longer tolerate them coming home with limbs missing and legs that won't work, sightless, or in flag draped coffins. We cannot ask them to continue for a lie. And we cannot leave future generations drowning in debt.
A dead U.S. soldier costs less than a disabled one. Callous, but true.
Tags: Afghanistan, Bush Administration, Cost of War, Disabled Veterans, Iraq, Republicans, Soldiers, War


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Duncan Swanson of Oceanskies is looking forward to attending the Düsseldorf International Boat Show next Monday and Tuesday (the 21st and 22nd January).
The Düsseldorf International Boat Show, more commonly known as boot Düsseldorf or just boot is one of the world's premier boat shows.
With some 1,600 exhibitors from over 50 countries, boot Düsseldorf is considered a benchmark for the international boat and water sports industry.
Duncan is looking forward to making his second boat show appearance within the space of a week and to hopefully meeting new clients and introducing Oceanskies to our friends and colleagues within the marine industry.
Please do not hesitate to call Duncan on +447781116118 or email [email protected] to arrange a meeting.


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Photo Credit: AP Photo/David J. Phillip
As you may know, I live on the West side of Houston, Texas and while we were extremely fortunate to make it through Hurricane Harvey unscathed, many many others have lost everything.
Hurricane Harvey dumped over 9 trillion gallons of water on our city. Now is the time to band together and help one another.
Here are some ways you can help right now:
Donate Blood
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center
Live outside of Texas? You can donate blood through the Red Cross.
Donate Food
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
Donate Money
The Greater Houston Community Foundation
You can help Hurricane Harvey victims by texting HARVEY to 90999 to give $10 to the Red Cross (or by visiting RedCross.org to give any other amount)
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Portlight Strategies is working to help older adults and those with disabilities. Donate here.
Donate supplies or funds for children with complex medical needs to Little Lobbyists.
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteer Houston has a virtual Volunteer Reception Center to assist nonprofit agencies with flood relief efforts. Read more here.
Are you in DFW? Register to help at shelters through the Mass Care Task Force.
The Red Cross needs musicians to play at Austin-area evacuation shelters.
Help Animals Affected by Hurricane Harvey
If you see a stranded marine animal, call the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Southeast Regional Office at 1-877-942-5343.
Animal Defense League of Texas
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas is helping displaced animals.
You can donate at www.spca.org/give or sign up to adopt a displaced animal at www.spca.org/foster.
This is a just tiny fraction of the ways you can help victims of Hurricane Harvey. I hope you find something here that moves you to give of yourself in some way. If not, just google help Hurricane Harvey victims and you're sure to find more ways to give. Thanks for pitching in. Every little bit helps.
Houston is an AMAZING city, and I know we'll come back from this, TOGETHER.


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Suzanne Anderson - REALTOR®
Fort McMurray Real Estate
For Fort McMurray Real Estate and all the surrounding areas in between, Suzanne Anderson has your real estate needs covered. Whether you are buying a home, selling a home, Suzanne Anderson has all of the real estate services and real estate tools you need to make your home buying experience, home selling experience a success.
Why Select me as your REALTOR®?
- Working with buyers or sellers is my specialty, no matter what your real estate needs or sign you see I can help take the stress out of selling your home or purchasing your new home.
- A strong background in sales, marketing and finance with over 19 years of professional sales experience with a proven sales track record and loads of satisfied customers.
- I work as a dual agent for my company's in-house listings.
- I have access to the MLS® Board listings and New Arrivals in town.
- I offer prompt & efficient service 7 days a week!
Don't just trust anyone to sell your home, after all, anyone can list your home, it takes dedication and hard work with excellent customer service to actually sell your home.
For the best possible price in the least amount of time with a minimum inconvenience call me, Suzanne Anderson, at (780) 713-9178 today.
When my sign hits your lawn...START Packing!
- To anyone looking to sell their home or purchase their dream home, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Suzanne Anderson.
When we listed our home with Suzanne Anderson of RE/MAX Fort McMurray we found Suzanne to be a very personable and extremely knowledgable realtor. A real go getter.Suzanne's service was superior in every way. She went above and beyond the experience we have had with past agents. When we needed help with finding a new home and in the selling of our home, Suzanne kept us abreast of the market. She walked us through the buying and selling process thoroughly. Suzanne was diligent with her unrelenting energy, in finding us the perfect home and in finding a buyer for the sale of our home!
To anyone looking to sell their home or purchase their dream home, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Suzanne Anderson. When it's time to sell again, we know who we are going to call.
Suzanne, we couldn't have done it with out you! Many, Many Thanks for a job well done!


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Jorge Caballero – January 28, 2017
When one is in the presence of greatness, one should be aware of it. I was certainly so on Saturday evening in the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. From the moment Jorge Caballero sat down and composed himself to present an exquisite rendering of four pieces from the Iberia Suite by Albeniz, my understanding of the capacity of the acoustic guitar was forever altered. With an impassioned performance, Mr. Caballero perceptively communicated the poetic Evocation with its echoes of Spanish fandango and jota song forms. He moved with such ease into El Puerto, a fine Andalusian could have cantered in natural gait to its rhythms. And, El Albaicin and Malaga further bore us through the southern Spanish coast sharing its culture and images. Only absent was the fine wine and food to accompany these masterful pieces.
From J.S. Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, BWV 903, the take away impression was simply stunning, stunning, stunning. To reduce a score written for an instrument with two manuals and five octaves each and impose it onto an instrument with just six strings is nothing less than insane. What's even more insane is that it actually works, at least in the hands of Mr. Caballero whose command of his instrument is, I'm sure, the envy of many a performer eking out a career in this demanding profession. The rapid fire execution of scales and counterpoint might cause any keyboardist to permanently close the lid on their instrument; but, to conquer its fugal fingering on six strings, well, the only comparison is that both the harpsichord and acoustic guitar are plucked.
Intermission gave listeners time to recover from part one of the program, but nothing could have prepared us for part two. As one of only two guitarists in the world to have mastered Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition on six strings, Mr. Caballero made Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue sound like Lesson Book I instruction. All that can be said is the man has skills — many, many gifts and even more skills to back up his inborn, natural ability. I wasn't expecting to attend a guitar concert and hear all virtuoso compositions originally composed for the keyboard. Guitarists are renowned for their ability to interpret music written for other instruments, but this program presented us with some of the most difficult keyboard music one could tackle and yet there we were transfixed by not only the tremendous aptitude of this performer but by the amazing sound and dynamic of his playing. You would be amazed too, if you were to plug into the Marlow Series. Its reputation attracts the best guitarists this temporal world offers. What a gift to this community, unlike any other. And, Jorge Caballero confirmed for us Saturday just how fortunate we are to be on the receiving end of greatness.
Looking forward to hearing Antigoni Goni from Greece on February 25th at Westmoreland Congregational Church in Bethesda.
Deborah Drayer


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Sentinel Federal Credit Union has been guarding and protecting the financial well being of our members since 1955. Originally named Ellsworth Air Force Base Federal Credit Union, we served the U.S. Air Force military personnel assigned or attached to Ellsworth AFB, S.D., and select employee groups. In the mid-1980s we opened our community charter to non-military members. In 1994 we changed our name to Sentinel Federal Credit Union and we expanded the communities we served to nine South Dakota counties.
On Aug. 1, 2015, Rapid City Telco Federal Credit Union merged with Sentinel Federal Credit Union. By combining forces, our members benefitted from the greater financial strength this partnership achieved. We grew to $107 million in assets with over 11,000 members, serving nine South Dakota counties with seven convenient locations.
Over the years, we've been asked a lot of questions, like why is our Credit Union any different than those big city financials? After all, most financial institutions offer the same products and services. The difference is our people and our service. We give you the one-on-one, first name, friendly service that you deserve.
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Bullnose & D-end Whole Steps
Bullnose and Curtail (D-end) steps. Full features steps with treads and curved risers to make stair building easy. These whole steps are available in a choice of different timbers with right-hand and left-hand options. Treads are produced in standard sizes and are designed to be cut to suit individual requirements on site. Whitewood steps have whitewood treads with plywood risers.
Our timber stair parts are produced in a range of different styles that you can combine or mix and match to create your own unique design. Current styles of newel and spindle include the simple designs of blank, stop ovolo, and stop chamfer spindles; highly decorative twist and traditional spindles; and the popular Oxford, Georgian, and provincial spindles.
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We moved into our house nine years ago, and excited by the prospect of having my first proper garden, I promptly went out and spent a small fortune on every plant I could get my hands on. The result was a little muddled to say the least and finally I have worked out what grows well with the least effort. The garden is looking at it's best at the moment, so I shall try and take some snaps to share with you.
One of the plants I bought, was a peachy coloured Dahlia. Dahlias were seen as a bit of an unfashionable bloom a few years ago, and it's only recently that they seem to have become trendy again, and I'm seeing them all over Pinterest! I love cactus and pom pom Dahlias, which are what you can see in the pictures above – -they make me feel nostalgic, as when I was little I remember my grandma always having a brightly coloured bunch in a vase during the summer.
I adore them for so many reasons – the divine colours, the fact that make the best cut flower ever, and you don't need an allotment or huge garden to grow them. I get mine in tuber form (bit like a bulb) from QD, a cheap and cheerful home garden shop. The tubers are around £2-£3 each, and it's so much cheaper to buy them like this and plant them in early Autumn rather than buying them already in bloom from garden centres. Proper bona fide gardeners lift them out of the ground and carefully store them over the winter – I am very lazy and never bothered to do this, so sometimes they come up the next year, and sometimes they get taken by the frost.
I grow mine in huge pots in my garden, as it's on the small side, though plants will grow much bigger with lots more blooms if they grow in the ground. Slugs love them, and the slimy little blighters can obliterate a small plant overnight. As my children are way past the eating everything in sight stage, I have to admit I do put some pellets around the base, and they know not to touch them. I do move the pots out the way if we have any young children visiting. Lots of water and a bit of Miracle Gro now and then, and you get the loveliest flowers to plonk in a vase, all the way through o the first frosts-I still had some flowers on one of mine last year at Halloween!
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Living on a Stipend: Quick, Healthy and Affordable Meals
After working a long day, cooking a complex meal with many ingredients is sometimes the last thing you want to do. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious and nourishing recipes that are sure to keep your stomachs full without leaving your wallets empty.
Bites on a Budget During Your Service Year
Discovering new eats can be an excellent way to build community and get to know the neighborhoods where you'll serve. So, here are some sites with incredible food scenes that will keep you full and eager to #makebetterhappen!


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I'll be in Gettysburg, PA, Labor Day weekend for Horrorfind. Last year was my first one of these and I had a really good time. A tentative list of the readings and author panels can be found on Brian Keene's website. Many thanks to Brian for organizing it. Within the Bizarro World section these are the authors reading and participating in a Q&A:
Jeff Burk
Gregory Hall
Eric Mays
William Pauley III
Jordan Krall
Nick Cato
and myself.
Last year we sold books afterward. I imagine it will be the same this year. If not, we will all be wandering around and will happily sign books for you. I will be bringing very few books. The only ones I can say I will probably have for sure are The Driver's Guide to Hitting Pedestrians and Morning is Dead. There is still plenty of time to order anything you might want signed from Amazon or your bookseller of choice.


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The term radiant energy refers to energy that travels by waves or particles, particularly electromagnetic radiation such as heat or x-rays. Radiant energy is created through electromagnetic waves and was discovered in 1885 by Sir William Crookes. Fields in which this terminology is most often used are telecommunications, heating, radiometry, lighting, and in terms of energy created from the sun. Radiant energy is measured in joules.
Virtually anything that has a temperature gives off radiant energy. Some examples of radiant energy include:
Radiant energy is a form of kinetic energy. Kinetic energy refers to the movement of the energy whether is is of atoms, molecules, waves, substances or objects. Other forms of kinetic energy include thermal energy, sound, motion energy and electrical energy. Without radiant energy, like that from the sun, life on Earth would not be possible.
Radiant energy is the result of a change in configuration of electrons. It can travel through any substance including air, liquid, glass, and space. However, matter is not necessary for transmission of radiant energy. Even in a vacuum environment, radiant energy can move.
Radiant energy moves in a straight line at a very high speed and can be absorbed, transmitted or reflected. Radiant energy is reflected if the object receiving the energy cannot absorb it. If the energy is only partially able to penetrate the object, then it is absorbed. The energy is transmitted if an object cannot absorb it.
All of these examples help to better explain the important concept of radiant energy.
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Described as a "madcap little gem" (Time Out), Get Happy is a Christmas show for kids and adults of all ages: wild, mischievous and a whole load of fun.
Enter a world of artfully controlled chaos. There's a mysterious bad that drops from a height. Shoes have magical powers. And the strangest egg sandwich is made in front of your eyes.
Physical comedy, live music, acrobatics, silly dancing and audience interaction all feature in this seasonal offering with a difference. Told by an Idiot has looked to the work of Charlie Chaplin, Dr Seuss and Pina Bausch to fashion an unexpected variety performance, bursting with quirky playfulness and off-the-wall humour.
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Welcome to Dr Tom Lucke's website
I am a Consultant Dermatologist working at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. My work covers the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of skin disease including skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne, skin infections and other rashes.
My main area of interest is the treatment of skin cancer including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
I am one of only a few specialists in the UK who undertakes Mohs' micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer.
I see private patients from the Cornwall and Devon region at the Duchy Hospital, Truro.


text: Trelawney or The Song Of The Western Men. Most people think that this song refers to Bishop Trelawney who was locked up in the Tower of London in 1688 by King James. However, Bishop Trelawney's grandfather also did time in the Tower courtesy of Charles I. Nothing but trouble them Trelawney's! Here's an example of a song still in use today. Should you go to a Cornish rugby match you might well hear a raucous rendering.


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As an equal opportunity employer, GIIS Dubai is open to hiring teachers of all nationalities. Before joining the team, each candidate goes through a series of assessments that verify their knowledge, attitudes, experience and education philosophy. Once on board, the teacher goes through a 2 month induction programme to make them adept with GIIS Education Philosophy and Practices.
Each teacher needs to login in at least 40 hours of Professional Development hours which combine face to face workshops and self-paced online courses.
A robust Performance Management System keeps them motivated to learn, try out new things and raise the bar higher every time.
Our teachers are life-long learners, empathetic and understand that each child is special which is why, for them, safety and security comes first!


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The Complicated Politics of Free Trade
Crafting effective U.S. trade policies in an era of rapid economic globalization is tough. But the politics of free trade are even tougher — particularly for Democrats, according to a recent national survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Read the full analysis at pewresearch.org


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2 . Maldives
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Malhosmadulhu Atoll seen from space. "Fasdutere" and Southern Maalhosmadulhu Atoll can be seen in this picture.
Maldives consists of 1,192 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres (35,000 sq mi), making this one of the world's most dispersed countries. It lies between latitudes 1°S and 8°N, and longitudes 72° and 74°E. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometres (600 mi) long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs north to south. Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of Maldives. For administrative purposes the Maldivian government organised these atolls into twenty one administrative divisions. The largest island of Maldives is Gan, which belongs to Laamu Atoll or Hahdhummathi Maldives. In Addu Atoll the westernmost islands are connected by roads over the reef (collectively called Link Road) and the total length of the road is 14 km (9 mi).
Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with a maximum natural ground level of only 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in), with the average being only 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, although in areas where construction exists, this has been increased to several metres. However, more than 80 per cent of the country's land is composed of coral islands that rise less than one metre above sea level.
The reef is composed of coral debris and living coral. This acts as a natural barrier against the sea, forming lagoons. Other islands, set at a distance and parallel to the reef, have their own protective fringe of reef. An opening in the surrounding coral barrier allows access to the calmer lagoon waters. The barrier reefs of the islands protect them from the storms and high waves of the Indian Ocean
A 15 centimetres (6 in) thick layer of humus forms the top layer of soil. Below the humus layer are 60 centimetres (2 ft) of sandstone, followed by sand and then fresh water. Due to high levels of salt in the soil near the beach, vegetation is limited there to a few plants such as shrubs, flowering plants, and small hedges. In the interior of the islands, more vegetation such as mangrove and banyan grow. Coconut palms, the national tree, are able to grow almost everywhere on the islands and are integral to the lifestyle of the population
The limited vegetation and land wildlife is supplemented by the abundance of marine life. The waters around the Maldives are abundant in rare species of biological and commercial value. Tuna fisheries are one of the main commercial resources. The Maldives have an amazing diversity of sea life, with corals and over 2,000 species of fish, ranging from reef fish to reef sharks, moray eels, and a wide variety of rays: Manta rays, Stingrays, and Eagle rays. The Maldivian waters also host whale sharks and hawksbill and green sea turtles.


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Game of Trones season 6 episode 8 trailer promo
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Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 9 Trailer
Lyanna reveals in Sunday's episode that her mother had died fighting for Robb Stark during his rebellion. Jeor Mormont had abdicated his seat as head of House Mormont to join the Night's Watch and later dies at Craster's Keep when his men mutiny. Jeor Mormont's only son and heir is Jorah Mormont, but Jorah flees Westeros under threat of a death sentence for selling slaves. With Maege and Jeor dead and Jorah out of the picture, Lyanna becomes the head of House Mormont.
Is She matter?
Lyanna might be even younger than little Rickon Stark, but necessity forces her to grow up fast. She commands loyal forces and isn't afraid to stand up to Stannis Baratheon or Jon Snow. She reminds Sansa and Jon that she has to put her own people first, Starks men when he reminds her of the White Walker threat. Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 8 Trailer Yet as practical as Lyanna might be, the Mormonts are still a fiercely loyal house, and their ties to the Starks run deep. Lyanna is even named after Lyanna Stark, the sister of Eddard Stark. In season five, her message to Stannis is a powerful reminder that the North still remembers. Even though she only gives Jon and Sansa 62 fighters, she could play a key role in rallying the North to unseat the Boltons.
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Artist and designer Yiying Lu, the creator of Twitter's Fail Whale, is illustrating a series of fashion notables (including Anna Wintour, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) for the inaugural print issue of Meets Obsession magazine. Each of the illustrations (images below) incorporates a QR Code that allows readers to download free digital versions of Lu's artwork to their iPads, iPhones and desktops.
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i absolutely love the sultry matte balm!! i've been neglecting the collection fast stroke eyeliner, not because it's bad (it's actually amazing) but i like testing out different products to do reviews on so i don't use it nearly as much as i should, great post! :-)ReplyDelete
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I had been neglecting my Mary-Lou Manizer and Sultry matte balm as well, but you've reminded me to dust them off and bring them back into my routine! And that Tarte palette looks amazing!ReplyDelete
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I think that's one of the tough things about being a beauty blogger - you kind of feel like you have to try the new stuff so your older things get a bit unused until the next cycle. I'm trying more to use up what I have than to get newer things, but it is pretty hard. My favorite YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush is going unused at the moment, I need to make a bitter habit of rotating my stuff!ReplyDelete
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I have the balm highlighter on my wishlist, it looks super pretty!ReplyDelete
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Pocketknife Technology 101—Inside Kershaw's Opening Systems
Unless you're a real knife geek, you could be forgiven for not thinking there's any real technology in a pocketknife. It's got a blade. The blade folds into a handle. It goes in your pocket. Pretty simple, right? But let's take a closer look...
While that may have been true for old school pocketknives, today's pocketknives very often have new technology engineered to make them easier than ever to use.
SpeedSafe® assisted opening knives
One common type of tech in a modern pocketknife is known as assisted opening. Assisted opening knives have a mechanism in the handle that assists the user in opening the knife, so it's ready to use quickly and easily. It also makes it easy to open the knife with one hand—very convenient when you're steadying something in one hand while you need to cut with the other hand.
Kershaw was the first to bring assisted opening knives to a wider market—launching a revolution in opening systems. Originally designed by Hall of Fame knifemaker, Ken Onion, Kershaw's SpeedSafe® knives flew off the shelves. Today, almost all knife companies offer some sort of assisted opening knife, but none matches the popularity or proven durability of the original.
How SpeedSafe works
Most Kershaw SpeedSafe knives open with a "flipper." Others are equipped with a thumb stud, while still others have both a flipper and a thumb stud.
Yet the heart of SpeedSafe is its torsion bar. Closed, the torsion bar helps prevent the knife from being opened by gravity; it creates a bias toward the closed position. By applying manual pressure to the thumb stud or flipper, you can overcome the resistance of the torsion bar. This enables the torsion bar to move along a track in the handle and assist you to open the knife. Opening is smooth and the blade locks into position, ready for use.
Opening a SpeedSafe knife with a flipper
The flipper is actually part of the blade. When the knife is closed, it protrudes from the back of the handle. By pulling back on the flipper, you can overcome the resistance of the torsion bar, allowing you to open the knife. When the knife is open, the flipper moves to the bottom of the handle and often becomes part of the blade guard, which helps protect your hand from the edge of the blade. The flipper is easy for both right- and left-handed people to use.
Opening a SpeedSafe knife with a thumbstud
A thumb stud is a metal stud attached to one or both sides of the blade, near the blade's spine. Instead of pulling back on the flipper, you push outward on the thumb stud. That outward pressure overcomes the resistance of the torsion bar, allowing you to open the knife. Most manufacturers include thumb studs on both sides of the blade so assisted opening is easy for both left- and right-handers.
Is a SpeedSafe knife a switchblade?
No. There are many unique features of SpeedSafe knives that make them quite different than knives that are considered switchblades. Unlike a switchblade, SpeedSafe blades DO NOT deploy with the push of a button in the handle or by gravity alone. Instead, the user must overcome the torsion bar's resistance to engage the assisted opening that SpeedSafe provides. Because of this, SpeedSafe knives fall fully outside the Federal definition of a switchblade. However, there may be local regulations affecting what you can own and carry. Please be responsible and know what applies in your area.
KVT ball-bearing system knives
Some people prefer a manual opening knife, but still want the convenience of one-handed opening. The KVT ball-bearing system makes manual opening as easy as assisted—without the need for a mechanical assist.
While SpeedSafe assisted opening uses a torsion bar to assist the user in opening the knife, KVT relies on a ring of "caged" ball bearings that surround the knife's pivot. ("Caged" means the ball bearings are secured within a ring that surrounds the pivot. It keeps the ball bearings in place, while allowing them to rotate freely.) When the user pulls back on the built-in flipper, the blade rotates out of the handle as the ball bearings roll in place. KVT makes one-handed opening smooth as butter. All Kershaw KVT knives open with a flipper, which provides sufficient leverage for moving the blade out of the handle quickly and easily.
In knives with the KVT ball-bearing system, you will also notice that the knife has additional "detent." This is a design feature that helps hold the blade safely in the handle when the knife is closed. When opening the knife, you'll notice a little resistance as you pull back on the flipper and before the blade moves out of the handle. That resistance is because of the detent. Having detent also helps build up pressure in the opening system so that when that pressure is released via the flipper, the blade glides easily into the fully open and locked position.
Other manual-opening knives
Kershaw also offers manual knives without KVT. With a little practice, these knives can be opened one-handed using a flipper or thumb stud, too.
Automatic knives
While SpeedSafe knives are not "switchblades," Kershaw automatic knives are. Be responsible and know the laws and regulations in your area regarding the owning and carrying of automatic knives.
That said, the opening technology inside Kershaw autos is fairly straightforward and simple. It has a coil spring (also called a helical spring) that is under constant pressure when the knife is closed. One end of the coil is in a milled out portion of the handle, the other is attached to the blade. When the button lock is released, the pressure on the coil is released, too, and the blade opens. The button lock not only keeps the blade safely inside the handle until released, but also secures the blade open during use.
Opening an automatic knife
To open a Kershaw automatic, get a good, solid grip on the knife and push the button. Because of the pressure on the coil, you will feel a definite "kick" as the coil is released and the blade comes out of the handle. (Hence the need for a solid grip.) There's no need to keep pressure on the button. Just push and release. Closing the knife is as easy as pushing the button again and folding the blade back into the handle.


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Well, this was an interesting listen. Not sure it was a great one, but it was interesting - some solid post-punk, generally enjoyable.
Next up, I'm finally tackling that Whiskey Myers record before I get to AlunaGeorge. Then, if my luck holds, I should be close to being back on schedule - stay tuned!


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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Help prevent colic with your horses in cold weather.
When the weather drops below freezing horses tend to not want to drink. Always make sure your horses have plenty of clean, ice free, open water. We always tend to feed our horses more when the weather freezes, so they are more prone to getting impacted if they are not drinking enough. One great tip to make your horses drink when the weather gets cold is to pour some non-iodized table salt on their grain or sweet feed. Try to not put too much on, as some horses are finicky. A few hand fulls should make them thirsty enough to get a good drink. Give it a try!
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Happy Friday! I'd like to introduce you all to the newest members of my family: Henry, Lionel, and Malcolm, from back to front.
Last Friday, we headed out to one of the faraway southern suburbs to pick out a trio of babies from the Pittsburgh Rat Lovers Club. Recently, they'd had an influx of beebs, which of course led to my weird little heartstrings being tugged. Steve and I packed up the car and headed out to pick & choose.
Henry caught my eye first, because as we like to say in Pittsburghese, he's "nebby." He wants to know what we're doing, all the time, whatever it is. He wants to get into everything, but he's scared of any unfamiliar noise, so he always ends up hauling his chubby butt back in the cage before a real discovery can be made. But look at that little masked face! Don't you just want to kiss his forehead spot? (Promise, you won't get the plague.)
Malcolm is Steve's favorite by far. He's the littlest one, even though he's 4 months old and from the same litter as his brothers. He was the last to warm up to us, but the first to come right out and walk onto our hands. He's also got a strange fondness for attempting to pry open my mouth. By far, he's the most adept climber, and possibly the smartest. We set up a rattie pinata on Wednesday by filling a toilet paper tube with food and tying it to the cage lid then folding the ends, and he was the first to crack it open!
Lionel has by far the chillest personality for such a little bro, and it really blows me away how much he looks like Ewan! He was the first one to be dragged out of the cage to sit solo on my lap, and I was really impressed by how good he was. No scared pees or poops, and no trying to jump from the chair to the floor. Chill, bro.
We tried to do some slow rattie intros so my old man could live with the youngins, but Henry attempted to beat him up, which resulted in Ewan literally crying for mama. My poor old man. Since then, Ewan seems happiest being able to live alone, but being held up to the little boys' cage sometimes for some extra company. He's fascinated by them, but it's clear Henry doesn't want him around. Oh well, looks like we're a two cage household for a while longer.


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An Encounter With A Listener Made Me Take My Health Seriously
Photo on left taken June 28th, 2010; photo on right taken June 29th, 2015.
Several years ago, I decided to make a change. Plain and simple, I used food to comfort me when I was lonely, stressed, angry, happy, you name it. The turning point came for me when we had Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith at the Hippodrome in 2009. I was taking pictures and walking up the slight incline of the concert floor out to the lobby while carrying the twenty pounds of camera gear and it left me seriously winded. A listener stopped me to share how God had done something incredible in his life. I was so winded that I was starting to see stars, and I was seriously going to pass out on this listener if I didn't sit down. I invited him to sit with me on a nearby bench so I could "hear his story." To this day, I have no idea what the listener said to me, and I still regret that. He was pouring his heart, and all I could think about was trying to save face and not pass out. It was at that moment I realized my health had become so out of control that it kept me from being able to share in something amazing God was doing in someone's life. The next day, I got on my parent's treadmill, and had to push myself to do 20 minutes going 2.5. I had to tell myself that I couldn't quit. The me of now thanks the me of then for taking those first steps. Six years later, I'm 50lbs lighter physically and mentally. I'm a different person.
If you're deciding to start your own health journey, I thought I'd share a few things I learned (and am still learning) on my journey towards being a healthier person.
- I am not on a diet. A diet implies deprivation, that I'm doing something short term and then going back to what I was doing. It just doesn't work that way. It has to be a commitment to a healthier lifestyle overall. Besides, the word "diet" has the word "die" in it. That should give you an idea that it's not going to work out well – ha ha.
- I am in control even when I don't feel like it. There will be some days when I don't feel like I am in control of my food choices but I am. Feelings don't always tell us the truth. The truth is, you always have the power to make the right decision. A brownie, piece of pizza, a bag of chips, etc., are inanimate objects that can only have the control that you give it. No one is forcing me to choose a cheeseburger over a healthier option except my own desire.
- Get off the shame train. I ask myself, "Can I eat this in freedom and feel satisfied and thankful, or will I feel shame and disappointment?" If the answer is shame and disappointment, then I need to rethink my food choice. There are some days when I can eat a slice of pizza in freedom, and then there are some days I can't because I know I'll use it as a coping mechanism. My goal is to choose freedom over shame.
- Feet first; your head will follow. There were days when I didn't feel like exercising at all, so I didn't. I regret those today. Maybe I would have been closer to my goal had I listened to my feet instead of my head. Lace up your shoes, go for a walk, do something little that's active on the days you don't feel like it. When you go feet first, your head will follow. I've never regretted a day that I've exercised. As a matter of fact, when I've gone feet first, I've felt pride in myself that I chose do something instead of nothing.
- Do what you can with what you have. If you have a previous life of health and fitness, you will not be able to do the activity you used to do at the pace you used to. It's okay. If you're starting completely fresh, it's okay. Focus on who you are now and do what you can with what you have now. If that means walking instead of running, that's okay.
Change is hard. It's REALLY hard, but it's completely worth it. You can make the change, too. I promise.


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40 years ago Aceros San Luis - now Malla San S.A. de C.V. - began its operation in Mexico. Through their hard work and dedication, they have grown into a very strong corporation. As they grew, so did their operations. They now have six companies in total, and a new name for the entire corporation, Grupo San. Grupo San is a long products steel mini-mill and the second-largest corrugated rebar producer in Mexico. Grupo San's operations are based in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Its plants and its 1,500 employees rely on cutting edge technology to produce 700 thousand tons of finished products annually.
The youngest company in Grupo San is Malla San, which began its operations in 2006. It is run by Raul Bravo Oro, Production Manager, and they employ 115 people. Malla San S.A. de C.V. began with three wire drawing machines and two wire mesh welders, one leaf and the other roll manufacturing. They produced 15,162.17 tons in their first year of operation. With great customer acceptance to their products, due to the strict quality expectations of the employees, they began to produce other products in which wire rod could be used. By the end of 2006, they were initializing the construction of building #2 to realize a bigger variety of products. For the start of 2007, the idea of going into the nail manufacturing business was already contemplated. The machines were to be installed in building #2 and, during that time, building #3 was under construction.
When Malla San started looking into the production of nails, they knew little about the distinguishing characteristics of the existing nail machine manufacturers and, through machine vendors, they began asking questions and analyzing the different options.
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After one year, it was clear that the ENKOTEC machines met 100% of the expectations to machine capacity given to the company. The services offered by ENKOTEC (installation, training, technical support, etc…) were a great help for Malla San. At the end of 2007, owing to increased production requirements, Malla San purchased another nail machine, making it the third ENKOTEC Machine in their inventory. Their nail machines are run by one operator and an assigned helper. This gives the operator the ability to maintain production, conduct maintenance and achieve faster set-up times.
For Malla San and the entire Grupo San Family, the future looks good, so more machines may be added, with ENKOTEC being their 1st choice. Their belief is that, if you have the latest and most productive technology and couple that with quality and pride, you are sure to meet your goals.
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(To be read with "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by the Clash as proper background music.)
One huge problem with coming from a dysfunctional family is lacking a roadmap for having a functional relationship. Certainly, I have functional relationships with friends and even most of my family members (now), but when it comes to a long-term partner, I am absolutely clue-LESS.
To make matters worse, I grew up in the theatre with a bunch of entertaining yet extraverted exhibitionists, which means I also lack a sense of normal social boundaries. As a result of my background, I experience a lot of angst when it comes to determining what is acceptable behavior in a man (and myself) and what is not.
This condition is akin to driving on a strange road in extremely thick fog—it is scary and there are no points of reference to help navigate. Since my goal is to have a successful, functional long-term relationship, learning what is acceptable and what is not, is critical.
In other words, what most women may understand as unacceptable in a man quite quickly, I have to analyze for a long time, which includes consulting about 10 different people before I can decide A) if the behavior is indeed unacceptable/acceptable, B) whether or not said behavior is a deal-breaker and C) is the problem really with me rather than him?
Say I have met a nice-looking, passably intelligent, reasonably employed guy who's house is a total mess (as in dishes in the sink for weeks, papers, tools, and clothes piled everywhere in a layer of dust bunnies and grit).* I, on the other hand, a visually oriented person, need things to be tidy and reasonably clean. I will obsess—possibly for weeks—over this point from 12 different angles ranging from basic hygiene issues to deep psychological implications before deciding if I should keep this man in my life or let him go.
I will also spend a lot of time second guessing myself. Am I hijacking what could possibly be a wonderful opportunity? Am I settling for something less than I deserve? Will the benefits of being with this person outweigh this issue in the long run or will it cause an irreparable rift? Is this issue really all that important?
It is nerve-wracking.
The benefits to all this (possibly) over-thinking is that when I make the decision to 86 a relationship, I am sure that it is the right thing to do and I can do it calmly without reserve, allowing for as gentle a break-up as possible. The downside is I spend way too much energy on an issue that most people could figure out in a fraction of the time.
At least I am trying to get it right.
*Disclaimer: This scenario is based on many men I have dated (or married) over the years and does not reflect any one in particular.
Mary Burruss is a freelance writer and blogger who thinks moving to Charlottesville was one of the best decisions she ever made. She writes about art and culture for pubs like Art Times, US Airways Magazine and Virginia Living, and blogs on culturenuts.wordpress.com and datingbycommittee.wordpress.com. Salsa dancing is the latest in a long string of her passions.