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I'm a big fan of companion planting. The idea behind it is that planting certain plants near each other will help to naturally either deter pests you don't want, attract pollinators you do or help to increase the productivity of the crops your growing. It is an ideal method for gardening organically. There has been much written about companion planting and some methods work, others don't, but here are some that are pretty much proven and ones I have used in the past.
Deterring Pests
When growing broad beans I move my pots of the herb summer savory close to the plants. Broad beans tend to attract black fly which effect the production of the beans. I also nip the tips of the growing beans out and together with the savory the methods seems to keep my plants infestation free.
Tomatoes are best planted together with basil. Basil (both green and purple varieties) has a strong scent which will deter pests like white fly. You can plant them together in the same pots as the tomatoes or plant them in separate pots and put them near your tomatoes. You can them move the pots around to ward off the aphids.
Pots of mint and lavender are great to have around. The strong oils in these herbs exude a scent that deters aphids from your crops. I also place pots of mint near roses for this reason as it helps to reduce greenfly on the new tender shoots.
Ultimate Sacrifice
Nasturtiums are the ultimate sacrificial neighbour. If you plant them with beans the black fly will be attracted to these instead. It means that you will have pretty awful looking nasturtiums and that you will need to pull them up and dump them on the compost heap but you will have relatively pest free beans as a result.
You Just Smell So Good and You Look Great
The scent of nasturtiums and the oil they secrete are wildly attractive to insects. In addition to beans they will also protect tomatoes against whitefly, they reportedly also protect brassicas from whitefly infestations by attracting the aphids to the nasturtiums instead. Their bright colours also attract pollinating insects to the garden to help ensure you get the best harvest.
I love nasturtiums and they will usually self seed once you have grown them in the garden once. They will happily take over a patch of ground if left unchecked but if you don't want all of them you can dig some up and either confine to the compost heap or transfer into pots and put them where you need them.
Perhaps the best looking benefactors are calendulas and pot marigolds which are great to plant with brassicas like kales and cabbages. I am a huge fan of the beautiful Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince' (you can get seeds from Sarah Raven). It has a wonderful vibrant orange tone with red undertones at the back of the petals. This is a handsome plant for sure but it is it's vibrant colour which attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds to the garden. The females will lay eggs on the aphids which provide a source of food when the young hatch and get rid of any pending infestations.
All marigolds are good for this reason and I try to pop as many in around crops as possible either in pots or directly into the ground.
The more beneficial insects you attract to the garden the more good pollinators will come creating a fantastic eco-system that will mean abundant crops of things like runner beans, tomatoes and your fruit bushes and trees.
A Helping Hand
Borage is a beautiful plant with it's sky blue tinged with lilac flowers. The flowers are lovely frozen in ice-cubes and added to a long cool drink on a summer's day. Borage is also a great attractor of pollinating insects so great to have around the garden. Planting it near strawberries helps to keep the fruit healthy and encourages the plants to produce larger fruits and crops.
There are wonderful sources of information regarding companion planting. Ultimately it's about creating a healthy eco-system and working with nature and allowing nature to come to it's full glory.
If you want to read more then I would recommend taking a look at a post called Good Neighbour's Always Help, companion planting basics on Rob's Allotment Blog (the 2015 winner on The Big Allotment Challenge). Also take a look at Sarah Raven's article Companion planting: friends with benefits for your garden. For additional sources take a look at Organic Garden. They have a good guides on good and bad companion planting.


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Troubleshooting Outlook COM Addins – Using ProcMon
As I explained in my first post, Office uses the ProgId found in the office specific Addin registry (\Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\) to activate the COM component. Calling CoCreateInstance kicks off a series of COM calls which you can see the results of using Process Monitor (ProcMon). ProcMon can be downloaded here http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/default.aspx or if you have Windows Vista you can just run the following command: Start > Run > [\\live.sysinternals.com\tools\](file://\\live.sysinternals.com\tools\). Which I think is super cool, but I digress.
Once you have ProcMon up and running I would suggest narrowing the output to a specific application. ProcMon captures a ton of data so you want to be sure that you only get the data necessary to solve the problem. To filter on a specific application, go to Filter > Filter…. Next choose 'Process Name' from the first drop down and type in Outlook.exe in the Edit Box to it's left, then click Add.
Now go back to the registry and confirm that the LoadBehavior or your Addin is 0x3. This will cause Outlook to load the Addin at Startup and should call your OnConnection implementation. Next, make sure you are actually capturing data in ProcMon and start Outlook. You should see a good amount of data. Once Outlook is up and running and you still don't see your Addin loaded (by whatever mechanism you use), stop the ProcMon from capturing data. If you are like me, I hate to use the mouse so I just do CTRL+E on the keyboard.
When analyzing data from a ProcMon I do the following:
- Confirm that Outlook is finding my component. I look at the section of the trace where Outlook looks at it's Addin registry under \Software\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addin. Remember that that Addin registry is in two hives HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER so there may be two places within the trace containing this data. If I see any ACCESS DENIED's or NOT FOUND entries I know that Outlook doesn't know about my Addin, and therefore isn't going to load it.
- Confirm that COM is finding my component. I focus my attention of the section of the trace that looks at the HKCR\<ProgId> or HKCU\<ProgId> and see if there are any ACCESS DENIED's or NOT FOUND entries. If you see any of these entries than you know that your Addin is not properly registered.
- Continue to dig deeper into the COM registry. Most of the time the problem surfaces by step 2. However, if I want to verify that the component is registered correctly I will look at HKCR\CLSID\<CLSID>, HKCR\TypeLib or HKCR\Interface. The last two I have never ever ever had a problem with, but just to cover my bases.
Both of these lend themselves to a problem with the registration (Addin or COM) of the Addin on the machine. This could be in the installer program or the Addin itself. COM components should be self-registering so to eliminate the Addin as a problem, just register the Addin manually*. If the Addin is unmanaged, the following command will work:
regsvr32.exe <path to dll>
If the Addin is a managed Shared COM Addin, the following command will work:
regasm.exe <path to dll> /codebase
For some reason the codebase switch is required.
Once you have done that, go back to the Addin registry and confirm that the LoadBehavior is 0x3. Then restart Outlook.
* Note – This does not apply to VSTO solutions. VSTO solutions must be installed via an Installer. You will have to set up those keys manually and that discussion is out of the scope of this series.

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A quick look at a recent Small Business Administration (SBA) report gives you a clearer grasp of the real state of small businesses in the US. According to the study, only half of new businesses are surviving in their first five years in the industry. And the numbers deplete further as the years go by.
The complexities of running and managing your own enterprise cannot be emphasized enough.
This is especially the case if you consider how hard it is to juggle between the oversight of your core business activities and looking after your critical business numbers. The good news is, you are not entirely helpless on the matter. By seeking the services of a virtual CFO, you can keep a close eye on your books without letting your business operations slide.
But what exactly, does a virtual CFO do? Read on to find out what you can expect from these professionals:
Financial oversight
Financial oversight refers to the overall supervision and control of your company's financial transactions. Aside from the implementation of internal finance and accounting policies, this process also includes creating and interpreting financial statements. It goes without saying that seeking CFO consulting services to focus on your cash flow will help ensure the stability of your business finances.
Creating a budget and ensuring that your financial resources are being put to good use are basic tasks that a business owner may easily see through. But with a growing business and a more complex set of books, keeping a close eye on your business capital could be a challenge. CFO consulting services can help ensure that your expenditures are strategically planned and strictly implemented.
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Why Less Can Be More
They say nature abhors a vaccum… apparently so do graphic design clients. For many, the impulse to fill up every available space with type or artwork can clutter or completely derail a project. A staple of good design, the wise use of white space can lend an air of sophistication to a layout, and should always be a consideration in any style of design. But when a specific minimalist look is desired, editing and balance are crucial in order to maintain the open real estate needed to create an effective version of this classic look. Its usually helpful to agree upon that basic style at the onset – otherwise the need to "fill in" generally takes over.
Many years ago in my first contact with graphic design, I was on the "annual staff" at my high school, creating the page layouts for the yearbook. Now this was the late 70s and well before computers or software. Page elements were sketched out on actual size graph paper in blue pencil. Measurements for the printer were done in picas. Photos and text were given corresponding numbers for placement, and the photos were "cropped" by marking the actual desired size on the developed photo with a grease pencil. Wow – seems primitive now. Anyway, my point is one of the ideas we were presented with as students was a page layout they called "isolated element" – one side of the layout might have a collage of pictures or text with the other side having one single photo. Clearly, the isolated photo was the focus of attention. We were told to use this design idea sparingly, if at all. Minimalism –they thought it was a little bit radical I guess.
What I did not understand at the time was that the space in between the photos was an element as well. An essential point in this creative process is seeing that the "empty" space is really not empty at all. It exists in contrast to the other elements on the page as well as being defined by them – it has "weight" and structure. Similarly, it does not even have to be white. Minimalist design can use black or any color as its base. The open areas exist visually in the design as powerfully as any other element.
Generally employed when a more upscale or luxury approach is desired, minimalist design relies on structure, great typography and an understanding of balance. Some white space is considered passive – such as the space between the lines of type or the border area of a page. By contrast, active white space would be the territory left open on purpose between design elements. Both passive and active white space are planned and controlled in a well-designed piece of work. Though not a solution for every project, minimalist design with an effective use of white space is a powerful technique.
One good habit you will develop as you explore a minimalist approach is the necessity to prioritize and condense. The design itself requires you to decide what information is essential, and what is fluff – a good practice on any project. It reminds me of an episode of "Absolutely Fabulous" where Edina is running around her apartment knocking things off of counters saying "Surfaces! I must have surfaces!" Or even better, when she flashes back to her college days where her minimalist friends had an apartment totally white with nothing in it but a tiny picture hanging by a thread.
A successful minimalist design is:
Confident. Clean. Structured. Stable. Elegant. Fresh. Pure. Cogent.
Minimalism can also convey attributes that are less desirable. Without a proper focus and balance, minimalism can be:
Mysterious. Cold. Obscure. Vacant. Deserted. Uninviting. Unhelpful.
The first step toward effective use of white space in design is to see that open space as an element itself. Great articles are easy to find online about the use and theory behind white space in design, as well as inspiring galleries to convince you of the beauty and functionality of this style of design.


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4 Common Causes of Low Water Pressure
Water pressure problems are a common plumbing issue. Figuring out what is causing the problem is the first step. In some cases, it's a simple fix. In other cases … it may not be so simple.
Here are some common causes of household low water pressure:
Mineral Deposits and Other Blockages
Old iron pipes may have rust that breaks loose, causing particles to plugs up valves, aerators, valve and other areas within the pipes. Mineral deposits can also clog faucets and showerheads, restricting water pressure.
If your sink faucet isn't working well, try removing the aerator (the small cylinder screwed on the end of the spout) and see how the water flows without it. If the water flow is better without the aerator, clean or replaces it. If your shower has a low water flow problem, remove the showerhead and then check the water pressure.
If the water flow is still poor after removing the aerator or showerhead, then the source of the problem is elsewhere in the plumbing system.
Pipe Blockages
Blockages or mineral buildup may create low water pressure problems. If small mineral deposits accumulate on insides of your plumbing system, it reduces the diameter through which the water can flow.
Pressure Regulators
Water pressure regulators (also called pressure reducing valves or pressure limiting valves) are designed to reduce incoming water pressure and to protect a home's plumbing system components. The pressure regulator is usually found below the hose connection in the front of your home, though it may be located in different places.
If the pressure regulator goes bad or malfunctions, it may cause low water pressure issues. This is a plumbing repair problem best left to the professionals.
Well Water Pressure
Homes that use well water use a water pressure tank. These tanks can sometimes leak and lose water pressure.
If you have low water pressure problems, you can try to fix the problem on your own. However, pipe corrosion, major blockages or major water leaks are all problems better left to professional plumbers.
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Check out Part 1 of Presenting Love. Great Frugalista Gift ideas to buy or to inspire you for the perfect gift for that significant one in your life.
"Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." ― J.K. Rowling
Is your love the spiritual type? Some Frugalista Gift ideas for the many forms of spirituality.
Many view yoga as a spiritual practice. With Yoga Two-gether, you also give the gift of practicing mindful poses with your loved one. The two of you develop flexibility and intimacy with over 60 poses you flow through together. Works for beginners or experienced yogis.
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Create a sensual bond with Intimate Yoga for Couples while you coordinate those mindful poses. The book includes 270 photos and the Erotic Yoga for Couples DVD. This set promises your relationship will resonate "resonating with a deeper harmony by making the body flexible and strong while drawing clarity and peace into the mind and emotions." Also good for beginners to advanced.
$20 $30 $45 amazon.com
Perhaps your gift recipient needs a reminder to have faith. This Words to Live By sign shows your love and support. The word "Faith" is crafted of Lenox fine porcelain, outlined in 24-karat gold. Other word prompts available: live, laugh, love, dream, hope, etc.
$60 list $30 lenox.com/
Adorn his tie with the Christian Icthys Fish Tie Tack as an accompaniment to the ring below. 23K gold-plated.
Or, let them proclaim their faith, or use it as a reminder, with a ring. Gift the Unwritten "Faith" Script Ring in sterling silver.
Bonus Buy: With this gift, you can also score a Sterling Silver and 14k Rose Gold Diamond Double Heart Pendant for $59 Reg
$250 (Limited time offer)
You could pair it with the Hamsa Pendant Necklace. The glittering hamsa pendant also features sparkling beads.
$14.49 $20 1.macys.com
The Sapphire Elephant Celadon Ceramic Oil Burner works as a memorable and distinctive gift. The elephant adds a specific metaphysical element. Your love will be impressed that you know that (an easy Google). Crafted by a Thailand celadon artist, they'll love this whether it's simply to scent a room or prepare it for meditation. Plus, it's pretty. Don't forget a couple of bags of tea candles.
$27.49 $48 novica.com (*Get extra savings with Novica automatic welcome codes or from email sign ups)
NOTE: Purchases at Novica support artisans from around the world
Also available at Overstock.com ($25)
Your love's faith already firmly entrenched? Consider a gift that supports and symbolizes that—like the Stations of the Cross Rosary. The 15 stations help them to meditate "upon the chief scenes of Christ's suffering and death in a spirit of reparation." 24" long. Comes with prayer and listings of the Stations in English, Italian, Spanish and French.
$25 monasterygreetings.com
Do they need more, or to maintain, order and harmony in their lives? Many swear by labyrinths as the way. The Pewter Labyrinth comes in a velvet bag. Easily portable. 2 sizes available, each with a stylus to trace the labyrinth. Good as walking it I'm told.
$15.00 (3") $30 (4.5") gaiam.com
Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident." ― Louis de Bernières
These practical Frugalista Gift ideas still convey the sentiment of Valentine's Day.
Gift a tangible presentation of your heart. The Heart of Gold Resin Figurine sits on their desk, bedside table, etc. as a constant reminder of your love. Comes in a gift box.
$14 amazon.com
Does he have treasured watches or other jewelry? Gift him the Ivy Fantasy Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box for beautiful storage. Two large compartments and one smaller one accommodate his treasure. He'll appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry.
Bonus: If he's an ex-pat of India: an Indian artist created this piece.
$73 $66* novica.com (*Get extra savings with Novica automatic welcome codes or from email signups)
The red velvet of the handcrafted Indonesian Beaded Jewelry Pouch makes the perfect love offering. That is, if she wears jewelry and has a need to remove it. Say when she's applying lotion, washing hands, traveling, etc. Seven convenient compartments. Easily fits in purse, briefcase or on kitchen counter. And it'll look good as it serves.
If she's a fan of Downton Abbey, or that era, she'll adore the antique look.
$27 $30 novica.com (*Get extra savings with Novica automatic welcome codes or from email signups)
The Love Rules Wall Art provides a daily reminder, and your pledge, of the love you give and want to receive. Rules—like 'Hold hands and cuddle'—printed on canvas. Frame it for a décor item with meaning. Might also make a great companion gift, if you're getting down one knee…
$25 bedbathandbeyond.com
If you want to go all out on the wall décor, check out the wall murals at lovedecor.com. Thousands to choose from. Perhaps a reminder of your beautiful time on a coast like this one.
Remind them of your love every with every door they unlock. The Crosby & Taylor Pewter Sentiment Key Chain, crafted by 'skilled and committed artisans and specially formulated in Rhode Island and hand cast in Eugene, Oregon', vows: I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK. Other symbols and sayings available (#1 – You are Simply the Best; Anchor – You Are My Anchor; Infinity – You+Me+Forever; Sun – You Are My Sunny Day; and more). Lead free.
$10 amazon.com
Or, for something a little weightier, gift the I LOVE YOU A BUSHEL AND A PECK KEY CHAIN. This1" stainless steel declaration comes on a heart-shaped key ring.
$29 sweetblossomsgifts.com
In addition to the gift—or as the gift—consider an end of evening entrée like the natural JimmyJane Massage Candle. Give the room a sensuous scent while the oil melts. The pour spout allows a directed, warm drizzle of oil on the massage area. Your massage skill does the rest. Indicates oil good for the skin also. Available in 4 aromas.
$29 jimmyjane.com
Or, if you prefer variety, gift the Greenfire Gift Set All Natural Massage Oil Candles. 4 aromas. Also has a low melting point for safe drizzling. 'Cause 3rd degree burns aren't romantic.
$23 amazon.com
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Steps To Help Improve Your Safety
Safety in all its forms is very important. Doing actions that cause harm to yourself or others isn't a good thing. When accidents happen, we feel bad that we were not able to stop it from happening but little can be done once it occurs. This is why preparing for safety at all times is very important. Purchasing and using traffic control supplies washington is your first step in the process.
Maintain a clean environment
Accidents are caused by messy environments or in environments where hazards are not contained. This can be anything from a child's toy that wasn't put away to a full-blown chemical spill at work. As we work the environment that we are working on will become cluttered. Typically, at the end of the day we will take the time to clean it up. However, this puts us in danger of getting hurt before then.
Cleaning your work area and maintaining it will reduce the likelihood of being injured. When we have a clean environment, we are also more productive. Take a few minutes after completing a task to clean up. It will be worth it.
Stay focused on your tasks
The next way that accidents happen is when we are not focused on the tasks at hand. As we work our minds are constantly moving from idea to idea, task to task. Through its motion we may not be able to focus on a single task at a time. When you find yourself in this situation take a step back and recoup before moving on to something else.
Read posted signs and notes
Finally, it is a good idea just to be careful. Take a moment or two to poke your head out every once and a while and look around you. Read signs that are posted giving you information and warnings about dangerous areas. Staying safe isn't a one-time thing, it is a lifelong process. The sooner you start the less harm will come to you.


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This 3.2 acre parcel with pre-existing steel building would make a perfect home site for someone who loves the country yet needs to be close to town (only 10 minutes from the village of Camden). You could also use the property for a camp lot or convert the 22 x 25' building to a hunting camp. The parcel is located on a driveway leading to a paved road with access to power. The land itself features lush green meadows and an abundance of deer and bald eagles are regularly viewed from the property. Nearby access to Fish Creek public canoe launch – also great for fishing. Also, the property is only 12 miles from the Salmon River Reservoir for fishing, boating and other recreational opportunities and only ¼ mile from state land with excellent deer and turkey hunting. Nearby snowmobile trails lead to a county-wide trail system for winter fun.
Taxes are $874.19 per year. All the dollar amounts posted for property taxes are estimated annually. The adjusted tax figure is determined by calculating our sale price (as the assessed amount typically determined by the assessor), multiplied by the current town and county tax rate. Taxes are based on the tax rate multiplied by each $1,000 of assessed value. Please be advised that these estimates are calculated to be accurate but actual amounts may vary and assessments and tax rates are subject to change each year. Christmas & Associates is providing these estimates to provide customers with an expectation for annual real estate taxes but they cannot be guaranteed for absolute accuracy.
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Castillo de Canena
Reference of high-end olive oils for its quality and innovation.
Castillo de Canena is a family run company in the Jaen province of Andalusia, in south of Spain. Our olive-producing history dates back to 1780. We produce early harvest oils of picual, arbequino and royal varieties, which have received national and international awards.
Our company takes the name of the fortress that dominates the town of Canena (Jaén). The castle, owned by our family, is located a few kilometers from the cities of Úbeda and Baeza, both declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
It is a Renaissance style palace that housed the Emperor Charles V, built in the 16th century by the Spanish Renaissance architect Andrés de Vandelvira. It was declared a National Monument in 1931.


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When learning to drive and doing laps at the local driver's ed track, I was having trouble keeping in between the lines at the blistering speed of 15mph in the 2-ton death machine (also known as the family minivan) I had been given keys to. My father, who sat shotgun chuckling at my white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel, gave me a bit of advice: "If you just watch your side of the car and follow that line, the other side will be just fine."* This little driving tip helped me in attaining the key the teenage freedom, my driver's license, and many years later, as I drive around a city 200+ miles from this event, I have realized it's application toward the industry I choose to work in.
Startups are usually made up of a small team of thinks, doers, and creators that have passion and want to solve real world problems (or at least they should be). In many teams, there is the one person who leads them and drives them toward their future goals. This person might feel the need to make sure everything is running smoothly at all times and keeping the team in the lines on the way to success. Just like my first time behind the wheel, this can cause the driver to overcompensate on either side of lane, add frustration, and, if in real world situations, cause quite the collision. This is where the fatherly advice steps in, with a little tweaking on my part.
While I tried out my dad's suggestion of "watching my line", he would assure/caution me as I progressed. He would watch the line on his side and, when we finally got on the city roads, keep on eye on my blind spots as we traveled about. I would trust him to give me the correct information because I sure as hell couldn't see for myself and it was his life on the line too. For the driver of a startup, the people sitting in various passenger seats of this innovative new company is your team. They are there to assist you by watching your blind spots, maybe your weaker abilities of business deals they can manage or design needs that they can fulfill. Or at the occasional stoplight, things might get crazy with a "Chinese Fire Drill" of company roles and leave a new pilot behind the wheel but you keep going towards your destination. Your team, with trusted communication, will keep you balanced between those lines and on the road to success collision-free. So drive on, and make sure to blast some sweet tunes along the way.
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Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease comes with a set of complex and difficult emotions for both the patient and his or her loved ones. Patients, family, friends, and caretakers go through a formidable process of both planning and grief. However,
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On May 13th, NC State student Keith Sherburn completed his M.S. defense – Improving the Understanding and Forecasting of Severe High Shear, Low CAPE Environments. This work was supported by the CSTAR Program with NOAA Grant NA10NWS4680007.
Keith's presentation summarized much of his research into the climatology of High Shear, Low CAPE (HSLC) convection and improving the forecasting of HSLC significant severe convection including:
• background on why High Shear, Low CAPE (HSLC) severe convection is such a critical forecasting problem
• summary of his research data and methods
• environmental climatology
• development of new forecasting techniques and parameters including the Severe Hazards in Environments with Reduced Buoyancy (SHERB) parameter
• verification of several formulations of the SHERB parameter
• summary and future work
This research is highly relevant to NWS operations and was a collaborative project between NC State University, nearly a dozen WFOs, and the Storm Prediction Center. The presentation is available to NOAA Google drive account holders at this link.
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Eric came to PCS Residential in 2012 after working in new construction commercial engineering for five years. In 2013, Eric moved to Colorado to help develop the Denver sales and marketing. He strives to raise the standard for restoration contractors by following the core values of aligned vision, ownership and innovation.


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Evil is Lurking on the Sea
The moment you spin the reels, danger is coming at you from all corners. Cannons are blazing, bells are ringing, and ghostly pirates are coming to take your treasure. Even the number symbols are draped in ominous seaweed. The dreaded Ghost Captain acts as a wild, and when you use him to claim a portion of his treasure, he fires off rounds right at your screen while shouting out a gurgling "Arrr".
The icons of the ghoulish ship that he travels on, naked lady statues and open treasure chests revealing all of the riches that you stand to win, dance across the game reels, dazzling the eye and promising big winnings. The music is more tension-building than the soundtracks to most of the fight scenes of your favorite Pirates of the Caribbean movies, keeping you spinning those reels and itching for the jackpot. From a gaming company as reputable as Realtime Gaming, expect only the best. With Ghost Ship, you most certainly won't be let down.
Navigating the Haunted Seas
A pirate's life has always been one filled with treasure chests and stolen loot, but never has it been so lucrative as when you play Ghost Ship. Easy game play across the standard 5 x 3 grid with 25 pay lines makes getting through these black seas easy and rewarding. The Ghost Ship icon is the most sought-after symbol of the game; revealing three will unlock the feature in which free games are awarded with multiplied prizes.
Aside from that feature, these ships can multiply your winnings up to 100x and can unleash the steadily growing jackpot. Treasure chests, statues, cannons, and the bell of the Flying Dutchman can all earn you coins. With bets up to $6.25, adjustable play lines, and the easiest of gaming technology, this new slot is sure to keep you spinning those reels. If it is riches you seek, look no further than Ghost Ship.
Sail Your Pirate Ship to the Bank - Literally
Now you can take these ghastly pirates anywhere you need to go. With gaming that can be downloaded to your desktop, laptop, mobile phone, and tablet, you can find treasures at the bank, the grocery store, or even your work! While you might not want to let your boss catch you spinning the reels on the job, this new Realtime Gaming slot might bring you bigger paychecks than your job ever has. Dropping the black sails of your ghost ship is supremely more exciting than trudging away at your boring job.
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Apu from "The Simpsons" May Be Dropped Amid Stereotyping Controversy
The controversy regarding Apu re-emerged after the show acknowledged and pushed back against the criticism it received over its portrayal of Apu in the show.
The long-running character of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in the popular show "The Simpsons" may finally be dropped as the portrayal of the character has faced viewer backlash for stereotyping the Indian-American community.
In a recent interview to Indiewire, producer Adi Shankar has stated that he has heard from multiple sources about the show's intention of dropping the character of Apu from the show.
"I got some disheartening news back, that I've verified from multiple sources now: They're going to drop the Apu character altogether," he said, adding "They aren't going to make a big deal out of it, or anything like that, but they'll drop him altogether just to avoid the controversy."
The controversy regarding Apu, an Indian Kwik-E-Mart proprietor, re-emerged after the show acknowledged and pushed back against the criticism it received over its portrayal of Apu in the Apr. 8 episode "No Good Read Goes Unpunished." Previously, the issues were highlighted in a documentary, The Problem with Apu, created by the Indian American comedian Hari Kondabalu which talked in depth about the extreme stereotypical portrayal of the character.
Following the backlash surrounding Apu, Hank Azaria, the voice behind the character stated he is willing to "step aside" from voicing.
He addressed the controversy surrounding the character, during his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 25. "The idea that anybody, young or old, past or present was bullied or teased based on the character of Apu, it just really makes me sad," Azaria told Colbert. "It was certainly not my intention. I wanted to spread laughter and joy with this character, and the idea that it's brought pain and suffering in any way, that it was used to marginalize people, it's upsetting."
Matt Reiss, the only original writer who is still involved with the show, told Vanity Fair that the show had faced the "Apu problem" in a 2016 episode, "Much Apu About Something," and the character has "barely had a line in the past three seasons", Indiewire noted.
Adi Shankar believes that the decision of withdrawing the character altogether could not be a solution to avoid the controversy as the show has been considered as a "social satire" for decades now.
"If you are a show about cultural commentary and you are too afraid to comment on the culture, especially when it's a component of the culture you had a hand in creating, then you are a show about cowardice," said Shankar. "It's not a step forward, or step backward, it's just a massive step sideways. After having read all these wonderful scripts, I feel like sidestepping this issue doesn't solve it when the whole purpose of art, I would argue, is to bring us together," he told Indiewire.
There has been a mixed feeling in Twitter about withdrawing Apu.
While some welcomed the decision, many expressed that the show did not need to end the character just for the criticism it faced.
Please don't do this because of a few idiots @TheSimpsons@GracieFims
Apu 'to be dropped' from The Simpsons after racism row' | via @telegraph https://t.co/pcQ3Qxl7ye
— Poz Str8 (@poz_str8) October 29, 2018
Apu is being axed from the Simpsons due to racial controversy. This is ridiculous. Please someone make a TV that rips the piss out of cultural stereotypes. Just so it triggers all the snowflakes, but they can't do shit cause it takes the piss out of everyone.
— NPCBrit (@BritManDan1) October 29, 2018
Now #TheSimpsons have finally seen the light and are erasing the stereotypical #Apu from the series, I hope they will now do the same with all the yellow characters who offend all people with jaundice.
— Lazlo Carreidas (@LazloCarreidas) October 29, 2018
@TheSimpsons please for the love of God allow the public to vote on removing Apu from the Simpsons. The public should decide what is acceptable to them not a minority of people who find something offensive.
— John (@John82267664) October 29, 2018
Earlier, Indian actor Priyanka Chopra commented on the character saying, "He was the bane of my life growing up". The Indian actress, who was born in Jamshedpur, and received her high school education in the U.S. said, "I was always asked when I was in high school — like at 14, 15 — why I didn't speak like that… I always had questions like that."


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After being married for over two decades, country supercouple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are doing something they've never done before: releasing a joint album.
While having a longterm marriage of 21 years is something almost unforeseen in the spotlight, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have managed to truly have it all over the span of their careers. A strong marriage, beautiful children and illustrious, impressive personal careers.
It's surprising that the two haven't before ventured into the realm of recording an entire album together but after their 20-year marriage milestone, they decided it was time to collaborate on a full album. As two of the most respected and successful country music superstars, their musical talents are aligning for their first dual album.
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Buccella Wines was founded in 2002 by Bill Deem and his wife Alicia; both are actively involved in the day to day operations. Part of their honeymoon was in Sonoma & Napa wine country – a part of the state that they immediately fell in love with. Living on the East Coast and operating a successful landscaping company made it somewhat difficult to come out to Napa on vacation. However they made the most of any time off, often spending it touring the wine country and getting to know some of the vintners.
One vintner saw them often and wondered when they would become a part of the Napa wine industry. During harvest he actually offered Bill a job in the cellar – which Bill eventually accepted. Bill learned quickly from this learn by doing approach and despite the mostly manual labor, loved working with the grapes and in the process gained invaluable knowledge about wine making. For a couple of years Buccella made their wine at other local Napa facilities and then in 2006 secured their own winery in a business park just south of the town of Napa.
Today Bill and his wife divide their time between Napa and Philadelphia where he still operates his landscaping business. We caught up with Bill just before the 24/7 throes of harvest for which they were already gearing up for. As of our latest update to this review, they focus on several premium wines, two Cabernet Sauvignon wines, a Merlot and a unique Rhone styled red blend. As the winery evolves they have been able to enter long term contracts with Napa growers and in several cases the growers have planted the vineyards to the exact specifications Buccella requires – even down to the rootstocks, clones and trellising. This type of control without actually owning the land is very prudent for a winery as it involves less capital investment but still gives them the same amount of control over the vineyard (which is the most important part of winemaking).
They control vineyards from Carneros to Calistoga. Their philosophy is that blending grapes from different appellations and terroir regions as well as using a variety of clones only adds complexity to a wine. Before the final blending all their wine is blind tasted multiple times to ensure only the highest quality lots are used.
Buccella in Latin means "mouthful" or in the case of their wines – rich, bold and luxurious on the palate. And their logo ties into the winery name; it was based off of the "tastevin' a silver cup that traditionally was used for tasting wine.
The 2006 Bucella Cabernet Sauvignon is dark crimson in color. The elegant bouquet has notes of earthiness and a floral quality – almost dried rose petal which opens up to notes of chocolate over time. The palate is well focused with a core of ripe fruit – black cherry, blackberry and blueberry. The mouth feel is soft and rounded with balanced delicate tannins and just a touch of vanilla on the finish. Some of the Napa Cabernet Sauvignon wines we have tried over the years have a fairly consistent nose over time even as the wine opens. The beauty of this wine is how complex it is and how it changes over time both in aromas and on the palate. It is these layers that reveal themselves by letting the wine open up that make this wine a joy to drink. Great acidity, lively fruit and good anchoring structure ensure that this wine will age well.
Their wines are premium and in high demand – at the time of this review their mailing list is still open but is filling up rather quickly; their total production is merely 1200 cases. You can also find their wine locally at high end wine merchants including ACME Wine Shop and Dean & Deluca, both in St. Helena.
And serious wine enthusiasts can make an appointment at their tasting room/winery located in a business park in the southern city limits of Napa. The wines are selectively distributed in an number of states including at restaurants. For more information and to signup for their mailing list, visit: www.buccellawines.com
NOTE: this review has been identified as needing a major update.


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The Belmont Express is a mini-express train manufactured by Wattman Train & Trams. The train is equipped with a low gear differential to enable you to pull four loaded wagons easily. The Belmont Express can carry up to 16 passengers and travels the perimeter of the park and down the midway, offering an additional ride option for our youngest guests. The ride is also equipped with a smoke stack that shoots fog and all the bells and whistles a train has!
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Tip 4: Choose the date of your event in the mini calendar in the top left to jump to that date. Note that you can scroll with your mouse through the mini calendar.
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Mindful self-compassion is about self-kindness, not striving for self-improvement.
Over time human evolution has given us freedom from the fear of being preyed upon by other animals. Unfortunately, our evolution hasn't created a less-stressful, less-fearful life; it's created a more stressful, more fearful life! Now, we have 'imaginary tigers' in every car that gets too close, every person who looks at us in an uncomfortable way, bosses at work, commitments we struggle to meet, and other life stressors. Many of us, including myself, also inherited a mean, critical inner voice we carry around with us just to tell us that what we've done or how we've behaved is bad or less than par.
A few years ago, when looking for a better way to live, a way of being happier and less pulled down by the weight of my daily life, I realized I needed to make some changes. I wanted to live my life without an inner critic, and with a sense of kindness toward myself when feeling hurt, scared, sad, or lonely. My goal was to remain mindful that being human means I am vulnerable and imperfect, and that I deserve forgiveness for the same reasons I choose to forgive others. I learned, with help from others and some serious effort, to practice self-kindness, which allows me to learn from my failures rather than to berate myself, then move on in a more skillful and effective way.
Though life can be difficult, I now realize I have skills to manage most emotional challenges, as is the case for most of us. We all have the capacity of mindfulness, or moment-to-moment awareness, and self-compassion, often described as having an open heart. Once we learn to incorporate these skills into our lives, however, we must acknowledge that our work is not, and may never be, complete. These skills must be practiced and strengthened throughout life in order to handle new emotional challenges thrown our way. A moment of mindful self-compassion can change an experience altogether, and a series of these moments might actually change your entire life.
Are you mindful and self-compassionate? Ask yourself these questions:
Are you mindful or is your mind always full?
Do you find yourself ruminating about past mistakes or worrying about the future? Research shows 50% of our waking hours are spent with our minds wandering. Wandering minds are looking for danger, and tend to focus on the negative. In reality, it's present day that needs our attention and gratitude. Practicing mindfulness on a regular basis helps you live and enjoy today and be present, noticing people and things going on around you.
How would you talk to a friend if she or he had made a mistake…and how would you treat yourself if you made that same mistake? According to research, between 75-77% of Americans treat others better than they treat themselves. Understanding and practicing self-compassion helps change the daily inner conversations you have with yourself. This in turn helps you have a better relationship with both yourself and others.
As George Eliot once said, "It's never too late to become the person you might have been."
Denette Mann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor, National Certified Counselor and Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist. She is often accompanied by her team of therapy dogs, a miniature poodle, 'Bailey' and a maltipoo, 'Shaq.'
A large part of Denette's therapy work includes Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness, and Mindful Self-Compassion, Denette is the first teacher in Dallas-Ft. Worth to be certified by the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, co-founded by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Christopher Germer, Ph.D. Denette and regularly speaks to groups on on a variety of topics such as Attachment, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Trauma and Mindfulness and Mindful Self-Compassion.
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Below is a short video from Harriet who took our 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion course and explains how it impacted her life. Wellness wishes for you in the new year.


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Finding a retreat which is both inspiring and authentic has become somewhat difficult over recent years with the boom of holidays retreats popping up all over Europe. There is so many retreats that we can find it difficult to choose one that will fit in with not only our holiday time but also our level of health and fitness. YogaEvolutionRetreats.com have been offering retreats for over a decade and are by far, one of the retreats that are well worth a visit.
Set below the hilltop village of Amieira in the Castelo Branco district of Portugal you will find Vale Do Bacelo which is the home of senior yoga teachers Sue & Peter. They purchased this beautiful rustic estate in 2008 and renovated the whole property to create what is now known as the Yoga Evolution Retreat Centre. The property is thirteen acres in size with forest tracks that run for miles around.
Walking around the centre you get a feeling that a lot of love and hard work has been injected into this secluded gem of a yoga space. With its picturess back drop of the mountains and ancient trees that are all carefully tended you begin to feel the simplicity of just being. The property is known locally as the most fertile land in the area and also used to employ the local people to tend the land and pick olives or wine grapes. You can also take a dip in the lovely well situated salt water swimming pool.
A place to learn and understand the health benefits of practice.
Peter & Sue have been holding yoga immersion courses for many years and even offer their own Evolutionary Yoga Teacher Training program for those who want to share the knowledge passed onto them. You will find that every week is a great opportunity to learn that yoga is not all about performing physical body shapes, as is projected through photographs we often see. But it is a path to finding better health, concentration, evolution and will lead to a healthier lifestyle. Yoga has the power to heal mental, physical and emotional wounds that are holding us back from being fully who we are.
Learn ashtanga yoga on some of the weeks which is a set sequence of movements co-ordinated with the breath. This style of yoga has been around for many years and is probably the best type to learn step by step and with an experienced instructor who will guide you.
Yin Yoga allows you to spend more time in each body position so you can really feel the fascia of the body begin to lengthen. This style is great for the removal of tense muscles and joint pain.
Learn the powerful practice of medical Qigong on a retreat week. Five element Qigong goes back many thousands of years and is really used to remove fatigue by enhancing the energy circuits of the body. You get to learn a set sequence of movements which are all named after animals and focus a stimulating the organs through compression and stretching which increases the blood flow and elasticity of the outer layer of the body.
Mindfulness meditation has been proven to help people work through issues in life that have been triggering them back into depression. On the retreat you will learn how to use a method and develop an attitude towards your own thoughts and thinking patters.
Going on a retreat with Peter & Sue is not just about relaxing and finding peace of mind it is also about self development and education by developing your own yoga and meditation practice.


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The greatest benefit is that you have the entire cake by yourself. Unlike working with investors, here you get the entire profit.


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A controversial scheme that saw Connecticut police breaking into cars to teach locals a lesson has been halted after just one day.
Cops were stealing valuables from vehicles to warn people not to leave their cars unlocked – and leaving a note to let them know where they could reclaim their belongings.
But the controversial scheme has now been stopped after just one day, with one lawyer insisting the program was illegal.
"In effect what they're doing is stealing these people's property," said John Williams, a New Haven civil rights attorney, told Q13 Fox.
"They have no right to enter their car at all because just because the fact it's not locked doesn't mean it's not your private property."
Williams claimed the pilot program is a violation of the fourth amendment and added: "They ought to get sued."
Police said the idea was to highlight the importance of being keeping cars locked ahead of holiday season.
"I thought it was a brilliant initiative but the city was concerned that it could have legal complications," Chief Dean Esserman told the New Haven Register.
"So, I asked our officers to stop that initiative but keep on working on car break-ins."
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Independent disaster recovery expert Paul Kirvan discusses staffing and training strategies for disaster recovery in this Expert Answer.
What are some steps companies can do to mitigate downtime resulting from a lack of trained IT staff in the aftermath of a disaster? Obviously, one answer is "Train additional IT staff members to perform IT tasks," but how realistic is that? And what if those staffers are unable to respond following a disaster as well?
Business continuity plans and disaster recovery training plans should examine the staffing issue initially as part of the business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment (RA) phases. These initiatives should identify staffing issues that need to be addressed. From a budget perspective, adding staff may not be an option. If that's the case, cross-training of existing IT staff is highly recommended, as is rotating the alternate staff in and out of production assignments, if possible, to ensure their skills are current.
If your organization has only one data center and your budget cannot underwrite a second data center, consider one of the many hosted data center options currently available. These can be found under such headings as Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Data Center as a Service (DCaaS). You can subscribe to as much (or as little) resources as your budget can handle. You'll also be contracting with trained IT professionals, who should be able (with advance training, knowledge and suitable documentation) to step in and support your production systems if your existing staff is unavailable.
If your recovery time objectives (RTOs) are aggressive, it may be necessary to arrange for data backup and recovery services, in addition to other managed IT services, to ensure that interruptions to your production systems will be minimal. Of course, if your organization has more than one data center, and if the data centers are sufficiently distant from each other (e.g., at least 20-30 miles), you could replicate data from one data center to the other and mitigate the impact of a staffing loss by spreading your IT staff across sites and ensuring there is plenty of cross-training of all employees.


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Our art celebration is a mix of different drama dances to make a performance.
Our art celebration is coming up soon and we have put a lot of effort into it and it would great if you could come.
On Monday the 30th of July we had a whole school practice and we were showing each class our dances.
The art celebration is on the 16th and 17th of August. Everyone is excited about the performance and we can't wait to see you there!
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LewishamThursday 3rd October 2019
Name, where are you from?
Fekky, Deptford, Lewisham.
Describe your style in three words?
Loud, random, clean.
What's the best gig you've ever been to?
Reading & Leeds fest people always come ready to rumble full of energy.
If you could be on the line up with any two artists in history?
50 cent and The Streets (Mike Skinner).
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Rock and reggae. The energy in rock is limitless which you can see through my performances and reggae, the vibes and the message - it's like meditation.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Fela Kuti. African singer because he was just a free artist said what he wanted. Would love to get to understand what's behind his mentality.
Of all the venues you've been to or played, which is your favourite?
Xoyo it was my first headline show I will never forget the energy in the building.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
Myself lol I feel like I don't get the recognised for a lot of the innovative things I do in the scene, I trend set a lot and also, I'm very diverse - which a lot don't know.