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Tucked away in Memphis' corners and side streets are small businesses that just keep on keepin' on; you can keep time on them. We picked two hands' full, and have taken to calling them "Nooks and Crannies." What can we say? It fits.
Roxie's Grocery
Roxie's Grocery | 520 N. Third St.
We're at Roxie's ordering a Mr. Goodburger — everything on it, please, the multiple griddled beef patties and the three types of cheese, the deep-fried(!) bacon, the condiments and griddled onion and lettuce and oh, is that a pickle slice hanging on for dear life, way down there? — when a summer rainstorm plops down on Uptown. Out on the covered patio, half a dozen men are playing dominoes at three in the afternoon; they move to a half-drenched table when they see us unsure where to hunch over foil-wrapped wonder. Roxie's has been here for 33 years, survived a fire and the 11-month closure that followed, feeds hungry kids and homeless folks when they turn up, and turn up they do. A true neighborhood joint where you can buy anything from hats to hamburgers to oxtail, and whose special sauce, no matter what you order, is love.
— Anna Traverse
The Peanut Shoppe
The Peanut Shoppe | 24 South Main St.
Mr. Peanut no longer taps his cane on the front window, but something more powerful lures customers into the tiny 70-year-old shop on Main Street — the enticing aroma of roasting peanuts. Step inside, and you're immediately greeted by two smiling figures: another Mr. Peanut, astride an antique roaster still in use today, and Rida AbuZaineh, manager of the shop since 1993. The former Palestinian ventured to Iowa to study engineering but his sister-in-law, Suhair Lauck of The Little Tea Shop, invited him to Memphis, where he dispenses bags filled with an astonishing range of treats. Nuts of all kinds, of course (peanuts, cashews, macadamia, brazil, pistachio), candy (chocolates, candy corn, taffy), popcorn (regular, caramel, cheddar), and even such old-timey oddities as bubble-gum cigars. If anybody who wanders into the Peanut Shoppe ever walks out empty-handed — oh, what are we saying? It's just not possible.
— Michael Finger
Nu Life Shoe Repair
Nu Life Shoe Repair | 699 Waring Road
Alvin Hooper is a master of the dying craft of shoe repair. A master because he's been at it for nearly four decades, since high school, first plying his trade at Trigg and Wellington and then moving to his current cozy shop 21 years ago. But the demand for his work is on the decline due to low-cost import shoes and the fact that young people are less likely to visit a shoe repair shop. Still, he persists, attaching new heels and soles day in and day out and also doing various kinds of repairs beyond footwear, like for that nice leather briefcase where the stitching is coming loose. As people often say when coming to retrieve their items: Good as new!
— Jon W. Sparks
Fantastic Fans
Fantastic Fans | 2111 Union Ave.
Those clowns put us on the map," says Art Jones, the Fan Doctor and owner of Fantastic Fans, "though some people thought we sold clowns instead of fans." That map once included seven stores in Memphis with a lifesize mechanical clown outside beckoning customers. Jones also mounted twirling fan blades on his trucks and gave balloons to every kid who came into his stores. In business for 39 years, he has only the place on Union now, but it's packed. More than 100 ceiling fans are displayed throughout the 10,000-square-foot showroom, supposedly "the largest fan store in the United States." The selection is, well, fantastic, with models in all colors, styles, and sizes. And as the Fan Doctor, Jones can fine-tune fan blades for "pitch, degree, angle, and dihedral" and knows "the seven things that cause a fan to wobble." Pay a visit during the dog days of summer; the Doctor is in.
— Michael Finger
Shangri-La Records
Shangri-La Records | 1916 Madison Ave.
If on a summer day you should hear a blues guitar or a good-grimy garage-rock group billowing their sound-smoke down Madison, you're probably close to Shangri-La Records. Don't stop now: You've almost made it to record-shop paradise. On the porch, you'll find racks of 45s for 25 cents a pop; inside, rare records and newer vinyl coexist peaceably, with an emphasis throughout on Memphis music. Every season but winter, Shangri-La, founded in 1988 by Sherman Willmott and now managed by Jared McStay, hosts a daylong festival — up-and-coming local artists, funds to causes the shop supports — out on the porch and in the yard. Low-key, good vibes. Before they started selling records, Shangri-La housed, of all things, sensory-deprivation flotation tanks. If floating wasn't your thing, you could go for a brain tune-up: goggles flashing pulses of light while soothing music played. Sign me up.
— Anna Traverse
Wayne's Candy Shop
Wayne's Candy Shop | 164 East Carolina Ave.
What may look like a large, white, unassuming building off South Main is actually a treasure trove of delectable goodies. Wayne's Candy Shop, open for 71 years, is chock-full of sugar, with boxes and crates of candy shipped in from around the world. Proprietor Gary Wilkes is the son of founder Wayne, who started the company in 1947 after World War II. Wayne's plays up the nostalgia factor, with candy cigarettes (now politely referred to as "candy sticks") remaining one of its top sellers, while other interesting choices like Bit-O-Honey and Pop Rocks stack the shelves. Beyond sweets, Wayne's has an odd assortment of other products like five-gallon jars of pickles, pig's feet, and sno-cone flavoring. Whenever your sweet tooth strikes, Wayne's neverending rows of snacks have just what you need.
— Samuel X. Cicci
Maggie's Pharm
Maggie's Pharm | 13 Florence Street in Overton Square
A purveyor of oils, herbs, and unique gifts, Elizabeth "Beaver" O'Cain opened Maggie's Pharm in the heart of Overton Square in 1980. The shop has consistently been voted among the city's best gift shops in the Memphis Flyer's Best of Memphis readers' poll and continues to extend its inventory to meet the needs of its eclectic customer base. From handmade candles and all-natural toiletries, to incense, jewelry, and novelty items, Maggie's Pharm is a Memphis gem. On the shelves, patrons can also find a selection of coffee beans and teas, as well as spices and medicinal herbs. Check out their Facebook page to get educated on the "herb of the week" or stop by and ask The Pharm team to help cure what ails you.
— Shara Clark
Ebbo Spiritual Supply
Ebbo Spiritual Supply | 1331 Madison Ave.
From an unassuming spot in the Medical District, Deborah Halstead has provided "spiritual supplies" to the Memphis masses for 25 years. The shop's shelves are lined with prayer candles, crystals, books on spells, candle magic, Santeria, and more. Active altars can be found in the front and back of the store, and a back room is stocked with jars upon jars of herbs. Ebbo — named from the Yoruban word meaning gift or offering — caters to a variety of beliefs, from Christianity and Hinduism to Buddhism, Voodooism, and Wiccan. First-timers will find employees quite helpful in identifying the perfect mix of products to achieve their spiritual goals. Love, money, success, contentment — light the right anointed candle and they could be yours.
— Shara Clark
Mr. Lincoln's Costume Shoppe
Mr. Lincoln's Costume Shoppe | 29 Florence Street in Overton Square
There is a Mr. Lincoln at Mr. Lincoln's, Barry by name, who's been proprietor with wife Katie for 28 years. If it's not the only area costumery, it's certainly the most comprehensive. He recalls a conference of oil company executives years ago who wanted women's costumes, so Barry got them into some showgirl outfits (he never discovered the ultimate purpose, though). If there's a character you can imagine, he can doll you up, including fake hair and fake bloody body parts, gowns and go-go boots, monster accessories and rock star regalia, giant cuddly mascot ensembles and (gasp!) clowns. You may find your true self there.
— Jon W. Sparks
Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies
Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies | 2370 Airways, 488 S. Second
The Hill family has been baking up "butterific love" for Memphians since 1999. Owners Maurice and Pamela originally opened their small cookie shop on Lamar, and after a few short months, moved to Airways, where they've been a community staple since. Named after Makeda Hill, Maurice and Pamela's young niece who passed away in 1997 from leukemia, Makeda's offers scrumptious cookies and pies, as well as homemade banana pudding, but their most famous option is the butter cookie — a perfectly crumbly, sweet treat that's become a citywide favorite. Whether from the longstanding Airways location, the downtown space on S. Second, run by the Hills' daughter, Tamika, or one of 50 local grocery stores, Makeda's cookies endure as one of Memphis' most-loved indulgences.
— Shara Clark
Two Rivers Bookstore
We're not sure if androids dream of electric sheep, but Heather Cumming dreamed of having her own bookstore. Two Rivers, named for the protagonists' hometown in Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" high fantasy series (comprising 14 books!), is home to a collection of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and weird fiction works. New and vintage novels line the shelves; be sure to examine the stock carefully, as you'll find rare and old volumes you may not see elsewhere. With rotating stock and new expansions for vintage clothing and other knick-knacks, Two Rivers Bookstore is the go-to destination for fantasy and sci-fi buffs.
— Samuel X. Cicci
Earnestine and Hazel's
The pharmacy-turned-hair-salon-turned-café-turned-brothel-turned-dive-bar has been around since the 1930s in all of its various iterations. These days, Earnestine & Hazel's assumes the mantle of one of the best dive bars in the country. Bands and an upstairs pianist entertain with jazz, soul, and blues, while the jukebox on the ground floor holds a music selection unrivaled by many. While the beer is always flowing, Earnestine & Hazel's specialty — and the only item on the menu — is the Soul Burger, topped with onions, cheese, pickle, and "soul sauce." If that's not enough for you, they say, then go spend $30 on a burger somewhere else.
— Samuel X. Cicci


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The arts and literature in some of Southeast Asia is quite influenced by Hinduism, which was brought to them centuries ago. Osborne, Milton ; first published in The differences stem largely from the isolation, over varying lengths of geologic time, of species following their migration from the Asian continent. Southeast Asia, compared to the realm dominated by the Indian subcontinent, is:
Section 1: The Land
In addition, nearly all countries have commercial logging industries; notable are those in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Characteristic of insular or archipelagic Southeast Asia are the chains of islands—the Malay and Philippine archipelagoes—that have been formed along the boundaries of the three crustal segments of the Earth that meet there. Once the vegetation cover is removed, the supply of humus quickly disappears.

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05.20MySQL: Install locally (not as root) from binaries
Under Ubuntu, I have tried to setup MySQL from binaries for a local user (not root) with another MySQL instance already running. This works, but is documented rather vaguely (I did not find anything that documented the whole process). So I will sum up the solution I have come up with here:
download a MySQL archive and extract it to
create the directory
create the directory
create a custom
/mysql/my.cnfwith the following content:
[mysqld] basedir=/mysql/install datadir=/mysql/data socket=/mysql/run/socket pid-file=/mysql/run/pid port=33060 [client] socket=/mysql/run/socket port=33060 [mysqld_safe]
set an environment variables for ease of use
export MYSQL=/mysql export MYSQL_INSTALL=$MYSQL/install
to install MySQL (prior to MySQL 5.7.7) run
$MYSQL_INSTALL/scripts/mysql_install_db --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf
for later versions run
$MYSQL_INSTALL/bin/mysqld --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf --initialize-insecure
now you can start the server using
$MYSQL_INSTALL/bin/mysqld_safe --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf &
to stop the server use
$MYSQL_INSTALL/bin/mysqladmin --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf -u root -p shutdown --port 33060 # passwort is empty at the moment
to set the admin password (after starting the MySQL server) run
$MYSQL_INSTALL/bin/mysqladmin --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf -u root password
running the suggested
mysql_secure_installationyou have to modify the
bin/mysql_secure_installationscript (source)
make_config() { echo "# mysql_secure_installation config file" >$config echo "[mysql]" >>$config echo "user=root" >>$config esc_pass=`basic_single_escape "$rootpass"` echo "password='$esc_pass'" >>$config #sed 's,^,> ,' < $config # Debugging # ADD THIS LINE echo "socket=/mysql/run/socket" >> $config }
then you can simply run
to connect to the MySQL server as root, run the following
$MYSQL_INSTALL/bin/mysql --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf -u root -p
or assuming that MySQL is already installed system-wide, there is a little less overhead:
mysql --defaults-file=$MYSQL/my.cnf -u root -p
Now, the reason for using the
--defaults-file option lies in the order of reading options files (e.g.,
/etc/my.cnf) regarding the
--user option. In contrast to other options, MySQL will always use the
--user option it reads first instead of using the option it reads last. Thus, if a global instance of MySQL is installed that sets the
--user option and the corresponding options file is located in a default look-up directory (again, e.g.,
/etc/my.cnf), then the local installation will fail since switching users from the one specified by the global MySQL instance (e.g., in
/etc/my.cnf) to the current user is blocked by MySQL (source). By setting the
--defaults-file option, MySQL will only use the options file given by this parameter skipping all other look-up directories. Thus, this solves the problem.


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Dialing while driving everyday is important and unsafe! I had to find a way to safely make my phone calls where Siri didn't really help
What it does
Searches phone contacts fully or partially by simply drawing letters, smart guess of next contact priorities where the app learns over multiple usage, And easy custom organizing by tags using record markers.
How I built it
Using Apple's Objective-C for iOS targeting the iPhone only. I used the myScript ATK libraries. Specifically the Single character recognition function (Superimposed mode for all, Isolated mode for Arabic language). I managed to provide a custom time-out function between drawing characters and searching contacts.
Challenges I ran into
Using relatively limited processor/memory resources and having to do a lot of multi-threading to make the app look instantly fast while maintaining a large number of records. Timing out the (1)letter recognition and (2)starting the search needed fine-tuning until best results were reached.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
Literary, every download of the app means one more life to save. In addition, the App does machine learning when it excels after usage where it reaches a point of self learning that you only need to draw a single letter to find your contact. A great plus towards simple dialing while driving.
What I learned
Using multiple resources such as MyScript and iOS can make miracles :-) That said, I can say also that the concept of machine learning is and will be the standard in future generation software where a smart assistant is always expected.
What's next for Draw & Dial
A much greater challenge I dream of is SMS messaging while driving. It will need an extraordinary amount of creativity, and maybe more powerful hardware resources, Moreover, I'm thinking of a next-level shared contacts, More like CRM-Mobile where account/project staff can share contact timings and notes while driving.


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Since 2005, our agents and staff have worked hard to establish NVPM Property Management Services Inc. as one of the most progressive property management companies in the area. How do we remain cutting-edge in our business? It's simple, really. We manage each property as if it were our own.
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We reach potential tenants in the Chico Area market by creating attention-grabbing yard signs, extensive online advertising, and networking. Our listings stand out because of our professional photographs and our HD videos. Potential renters get a great idea of what the property looks like, and they're interested before they even schedule a showing.
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scatter dot velvet dress
Sale Price £237.00
color: global.selected color CELESTIAL BLUE
Size: global.selected Size 8 (US 4)
Additional Information
the first thing that might catch your eye on this silk-blend chiffon mini dress is the velvety tonal and metallic silver fil coupé dots we wove throughout. but the closer you get, the more you'll notice its other thoughtful touches: like the semi-sheer ruched sleeves and ruffled ruched skirt. try it with platforms or pumps. add tights on extra-chilly evenings.
Shipping & Returns
- 44% silk, 43% viscose, 13% metallic fibers
- lining: 100% polyester
- scatter dot pattern
- silk-blend velvet jacquard fabric
- v-neck
- puff shoulders
- semi-sheer ruched long sleeves
- size 4 measures 36.5" long from highest shoulder point
- model is 5'10"
- zip cuffs
- ruffled ruched skirt
- mini dress
- center back zipper w/ hook-and-eye
- dry clean only
- handle with care: this garment features delicate fabric
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We're a bit late this week because it was the midterms in the US! We ramble a bit about voting and the rise of political superhero shows before diving into the meat and potatoes of our podcast. We're back with a full line up this week and are (a bit more quickly) talking about:
Supergirl – s04e03
The Flash – s05e04
Arrows – s07e03
Legends of Tomorrow – s04e02
Black Lightning – s02e04
The Gifted – s02e05
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The rule of law is under pressure in many States. In recent times, for example, Hungary and Poland have been severely criticised for changes they have made to their systems that undermine judicial impartiality and independence. Moreover, in several States, the pluriformity of the media is under pressure, the role of civil society is threatened, and the fundamental rights of minorities and asylum seekers are breached. These are all worrisome signs of the erosion of democracy and the rule of law in Europe. An important question is what can be done to stop this process of erosion and protect the values underlying the rule of law? Of course, political mechanisms can be used, but people and institutions also increasingly turn to supranational courts such as the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the Court of Justice of the EU (ECJ). For example, in Hungary, the number of applications lodged at the ECtHR concerning rule of law issues has surged, and in Poland, both the Supreme Court and other Polish courts have brought rule of law issues to the ECJ's attention. From a strategic perspective, the question can be asked whether it makes a difference for those who want to be involved in this type of litigation to address either the ECtHR or the ECJ with rule of law concerns?This post argues that it does, because of the differences in procedure and approach taken by the two European Courts. Continue reading
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Procedural review: a solution for the European Court of Human Right's problems?
Human rights cases often concern politically sensitive matters. An example is the case the European Court of Human Rights decided two weeks ago on the Beslan hostage taking drama. In 2004, about 800 children and 300 of their parents were taken hostage in a school in Beslan, Russia, and were held in the school building under very harsh conditions. Several of the male hostages were executed in full view of the children. After unsuccessful negotiations with the hostage takers, the authorities decided to storm the school and end the siege. Much is unclear about what happened, but some powerful explosions occurred, killing dozens of people, and a fire broke out, which killed even more children and their parents. Over 330 people lost their lives and hundreds more were wounded. Not satisfied with the way in which the authorities responded to the occurrences, some of the victims and their relatives approached the European Court of Human Rights and asked it to examine if the Russian authorities had done enough to protect their lives and safety. Given the context of terrorism and civil strife in the North Caucasus, the case was of tremendous political sensitivity. Moreover, the facts were disputed and it was far from clear who should be considered to bear primary responsibility for the killing of so many children and their parents – the terrorists or the Russian authorities. Clearly, thus, this is an extremely hard case for the European Court of Human Rights to decide, and the question may arise what approach it should choose in dealing with it. Continue reading


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This tutorial will teach you how to add your content – text, images and videos – using Stackable Blocks. This tutorial is meant for beginners to WordPress and first-time users.
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text: Please remember to bring cut flowers, greenery, etc. to decorate our living cross in front of the church on April 1, Easter morning. Someone will be outside before Sunday School and church to assist you. This beautiful cross provides a lovely photo opportunity for you and your family. Many thanks go to Trip and Drew Sheorn for providing our cross inside the sanctuary and in the front of the church.


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The holiday season was a time of joy and excitement in our home. The children were looking forward to their first Christmas in our home and it seemed all of the Zawadi la Tumaini staff were in the holiday spirit.
Christmas carols could be heard throughout our home at all hours of the day. We planned our big family dinner and put up a Christmas tree. Nothing could have prepared our little family for the Christmas gift we were about to get.
Six weeks before Christmas, we were notified by the Kenyan government that we would need to increase the number of children in our home to comply with regulations.
We were sent to Nairobi Children's Rescue Centre. Christine, the centre manager, showed me around. It was very institutional, not at all like a home, being designed to provide only temporary care for lost or abandoned children.
On my first visit, Christine and I identified the eight children who would be moving into Zawadi la Tumaini. Four were between the ages of two and three.
Christine also introduced me to the Kamaisha brothers, Brian (seven), Antony (four) and Clinton (two), adding the fourth sibling, Charles, was housed at the Nairobi Remand Home. I was caught off guard. A remand home is essentially a juvenile detention centre. I asked what crime Charles, the eldest of the brothers, had committed.
A sad look clouded Christine's face. She explained Charles, age 10, was forced into the remand centre because he was too old to stay in the rescue centre.
I promised Christine I would do everything in my power to take in all four Kamaisha brothers.
Fulfilling this promise was not easy, however. Government officials refused to sign the transfer documents. The children at Zawadi la Tumaini were devastated.
Just as we were about to give up, I received a call from Christine. two weeks before Christmas. Sidestepping the government officials, she brought the transfer documents right to the courts, which, to our surprise, signed off.
On December 20, I brought Brian, Charles, Antony and Clinton to our home.
Seeing the boys in their best clothing, with big smiles on their faces knowing they would finally be moving into a home environment, brought tears to my eyes.
An hour later, as we walked through the gate into Zawadi la Tumaini. I gave them a reassuring smile. Together the Kamaisha brothers walked hand in hand into their forever home.
Help support Jaqueline's work
The yearly fundraiser to help support former Hanmer resident Jacqueline Villeneuve's orphanage for children from the slums of Nairobi, Kenya is Feb. 22.
Cocktails will be served at Cambrian College Student Centre beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lounge. A dinner buffet featuring cuisine from several African countries begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $100/person or $800 for a table and are available by calling Guy Villeneuve at 705-561-1440. All proceeds will support Zawadi la Tumaini Children's Home.
Former Hanmer resident Jacqueline Villeneuve chronicles her efforts at Zawadi la Tumaini Children's Home, the Kenyan orphanage she started and runs in Nairobi.


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385 – Chris Coleman: Embracing the unexpected
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If you think of Chris Coleman there's no way to think of him other than behind a drum kit It's hard to imagine that Chris wasn't planning on pursuing a career as a drummer until an eye-opening experience at his job. Needless to say, it's obvious he made a great choice and widely recognized as one of the greatest drummers in the world. His resume boats A-listers like Beck and Chakah Khan and includes performances at both PASIC and the Modern Drummer Drum Festival.
Chris Coleman talks about:
- Staring out playing in church
- How the church atmosphere encourages and influences young players
- What he thought his career path was going to be (hint: It wasn't drums or music)
- How a major health setback changed his entire life
- Why he decided to play drums seriously
- Changing and shifting his mindset
- Why he went to school for bass
- What it was like working with Prince
- The importance of balance and self-care
- Tips for taking the "jump" into something you love
- Balancing multiple interests
- Why most of us don't follow our dreams
- Dealing with fear of failure
- Much more
Resources / Links / People mentioned:
- Contact Chris Coleman: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
- Joel Smith
- Chick Correa
- Drummers Collective
- Prince
- Beck
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Mapex wants drummers to spend less time tuning and be able to play more. The result of that mission is the latest innovation from Mapex: The SONIClear™ bearing edge. In short, it enables players to get a great sound even without much tuning experience. For more info, visit Mapex Drums


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New Orleans is SO much more than Bourbon Street*, so if you have kids and you think that means NOLA has to wait, think again! There is no shortage of family friendly activities in the Crescent City! No matter your interests I guarantee you'll find something that fits your bill… Parks, the zoo, the aquarium, those heavenly beignets I keep talking about as well as many other yummy treats, river boat rides, museums and so much more.
The Audubon Zoo
Having visited many zoos throughout the world I feel pretty confident when I say the Audubon Zoo in Uptown New Orleans is pretty great! We've been three times! Though with the amount of turtles located throughout the zoo they might want to reconsider the name… Maybe The New Orleans Turtle Zoo?!
The zoo has a wide variety of animals from around the world, but my favorite part of any zoo is the exhibit showcasing the local…
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Kyle Busch's quest to win his first Daytona 500 didn't last long thanks to multiple tire issues.
Busch blew a left rear tire early in the race, and shortly after he blew another tire that put him several laps behind.
Goodyear's Greg Stucker isn't sure why Busch had nearly identical issues, and he said it wasn't a puncture or a manufacturer problem.
"They were pretty much identical [issues]," Stucker said via ESPN.
We see nothing else like that up and down pit road. We have guys with twice as many laps on tires. … It's not obvious to us that there was any sort of cut or anything else. It didn't look like a tire rub. It didn't have that appearance. It just looked like the tire was getting overworked. We just need to understand what could contribute to that."
Related: Here's how Danica Patrick's NASCAR career came to an end at Daytona
Busch's crew chief, Adam Stevens, said it wasn't an issue he could control. But the team didn't have any tire issues for the remainder of the race, so they still are searching for answers.
Goodyear, however, is planning to take the tires to examine them to see if they can determine the problem.
It will be intriguing to monitor whether the issues linger into Sunday's race at Atlanta and throughout the rest of the year.


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The segmented arm and dome shade of this modern, dark bronze floor lamp are adjustable, making it convenient as Cal Lighting.More Details >
This slender, minimalist modern floor lamp is finished in rich dark bronze. Made of metal, with a wide dome shade that adjusts up and down. The segmented arm design also adjusts at two points, allowing you to direct the light just where it is needed. From Cal Lighting.


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Weekly Review
Field Day
Hope you can join us on May 16th or May 17th for our annual Field Day! We're asking our Collage community to sign up as volunteers or to donate items in order to make our event a success. Thank you!
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May 6-10th
Save The Date!
Join us as we show appreciation for our amazing teachers! Keep an eye out for more information to come.
Early Learning Community
Snowy Owlets
Snowy Owlets discussed weather and identified their body parts. They discussed patterns, and enjoyed dancing during circle time. In honor of Earth Day, they made bunny art out of footprints and paint, and they decorated paper butterflies.
Bay Owls
Bay Owls read stories such as "Baby's Mealtime," and poems such as "Orange Kite." Inspired by the poems, they identified objects and colors around the room. They explored musical toys, discussed various types of sounds, and they enjoyed creative art projects. They also played freeze dance using new vocabulary words.
Barn Owls
Barn Owls learned about Earth Day and made art projects based on nature themes. Using soil and seeds, they made observations about plants. They also took nature walks to the pond and made observations about the chickens.
Preschool Community
Tawny Owls
Tawny Owls enjoyed a garden theme this week. Using flowers in a box, they identified shapes, discussed numbers, and practiced letter recognition. They also discussed how flowers need water and sunshine to grow. In reading, they read garden-related stories, and they made prediction based on context clues. They enjoyed drawing flowers in their writing journals, and learned about healthy foods that grow in gardens.
Spotted Owls
Spotted Owls focused on the letter W. They read stories like, "The Crunching Munching Caterpillar" by Sheridan Cain, and in STEAM, they discussed examples of symmetry. They also learned about the life cycles of butterflies. Using paper and paint, they created butterfly wings.
Elementary Community
Kindergarten students read "The Lorax," to celebrate Earth Day. They discussed the conflict in the story, and they brainstormed solutions. In writing, they described their favorite place on Earth, and they discussed the importance of trees. In science, they made observations about plants and animals; and in math, students made number bracelets using beads.
First Grade
First graders continued to work in small groups for individualized instruction. They also analyzed characters in read aloud books.
In paragraph form, they provided facts about what frogs look like, what they eat, where they live, and what they can do. In math, they measured objects using connecting cubes.
Lower Elementary
Lower elementary students read books like "Grandfathers Journey" and "Baloney." In math, they learned about weight and capacity. They also discussed angles and line segments. They wrote memoirs about their school year, and they started a unit on economics.
Upper Elementary
Upper elementary students worked on finding whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors. They used strategies based on place value, and they added and subtracted fractions with unlike denominators. In science they investigated and described how the speed of an object is determined by the distance it travels in a unit of time.
They also explored how sound is produced by vibrating objects and that pitch depends on how fast or slow an object vibrates. In social studies, students learned about the factors which led to the end of the Revolutionary War.
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I was encountered one strange problem asked by one of my ex- colleague about the problem on installing OBIEE 10.1.3.4.x version downloaded from OTN , to his Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop . The operating system is Windows XP Home SP3 .While running the setup.exe it is throwing strange error as below :
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I have search on OTN forum and the outcome seems not to be so promising ,it might be the problem for other users could be helped by the suggestions .
For my case the resolution for the problem is : Copy the file systeminfo.exe from path "C:\WINDOWS\system32" of any Windows XP Professional version and paste it to the same path at XP Home .pretty simple ! only thing is that you need to have another machine where XP Prof version is running or could be downloaded .
Now try to execute the file systeminfo.exe from Run . Make sure that : "C:\Windows\system32" is set in your PATH environment variable. It would run in a command window and faded after glimpse . Don't worry … Now try to reboot your machine and see if the OBIEE installer works fine or not .
Otherwise try one more step : copy framedyn.dll from "C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem" to "C:\WINDOWS\system32" . This dll has been actually called while executing systeminfo.exe .Now try to run the OBIEE installer once again and it should resolve the problem … at least for my ex-colleague 🙂
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A recent study by "The Property Management Journal," found that only 3% of landlords really know how to effectively manage their properties. The other 97% manage by crisis, constantly reacting to problems, rather than planning, acting and taking control for maximum profitability. Management, when handled properly, can be very rewarding and profitable. The effectiveness and profitability of a property relies upon the effectiveness of the property management company in place – whether that be an owner that self manages or a third party professional management company.
In a recent article entitled "Even Small-Scale Landlords Should Consider a Property Manager", attorney Movses Shakarian, founder of Shakarian Law Group in Los Angeles correctly states that "many owners mistakenly believe that by self-managing their property, they are saving money (and therefore making more profit)." As Mr. Shakarian points out, this way of thinking is "flawed." The old adage stands – owners can often times be a "penny wise and a pound foolish."
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How to Write Compelling Google Ad Text
To achieve high performing Google ads you need to hone your skills in two areas. Firstly you need to set up your campaigns properly and make sure they are optimised (read more about this in our blog here). Secondly you need to create ads which attract the right audience and make them want to click on your ad. Being an expert in just one of these areas is not going to provide you with the results you need, so read on for our tips on how to write compelling ad text:
1) Attention Grabbing Headline We all know a headline is important but what is it we want the headline to do? Once the campaign has been set up so it only appears to the right market, you need it to stand out from the crowd and tell the reader that your product answers their needs. Make the keywords in the headline reflect what your audience is looking for. If you've set your campaign keywords around 'budget bathrooms' make sure that's what is in your headline, capitalising the first letter of each word: 'Budget Bathrooms Online'.
2) Build Interest Once you've grabbed attention by spelling out your offering you need to build interest in your product, in the few character spaces allocated for your second headline, by giving extra information Don't waste your character allocation with superfluous words like 'and', 'but', 'if', 'we', 'they' or 'it'. Instead of 'We Offer Huge Discounts on Great Products', which is too long, try 'Huge Discounts Great Products'
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It's worth thinking through the classic marketing AIDA model (Awareness, Interest, Desire and Action) to check that your ad will perform well. If you work through the points above your headline should raise awareness of your product, the second headline should build interest and your description should be creating desire for your company over your competitors by sharing your USPs. If your ad is strongly appealing to your prospect they will take action by clicking on your weblink. You can also encourage prospects to click on your ad by creating ad extensions: watch this space for a separate blog post on what ad extensions are and how to use them.
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Kairos Inside addresses the spiritual needs of prisoners. Kairos volunteers go into prisons in teams of 30 to 40 to pray, share the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, and share meals and fellowship with the incarcerated. This is accomplished by the following:
3 ½ Day Weekends:
The first visit is a 3 ½ day Weekend conducted in an institution by a team of volunteers of the same gender as the institution. The Weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends with a spirit-filled Closing on Sunday. This is only the "starting point" as the Participants are guided through steps of understanding the Christian life.
Each day of the 3 ½ days of the Weekend has a guiding purpose or focus. The activities for each day are designed to support that day's purpose. As the day's activities unfold, a building process is occurring. The Participants are led, step by step, through a growing understanding of the focus for that day, which is why Kairos is such a structured program. Every activity has a purpose that supports a higher purpose for the day, and every activity builds on prior activities. Everything has a place and an order.
The theme of each day of the 3 ½ Day Weekend and the focus for that day is:
Thursday - Encountering Kairos
This day is a time to reduce anxiety (for both the Participants and the Team) and to begin to build comfort levels.
Friday - Encountering Self
This day the Participants begin to understand themselves and their standing with God.
Saturday - Encountering Christ
This day the Participants examine their relationship with Christ and others and the role of forgiveness in those relationships.
Sunday - Encountering Others
This day the Participants begin the process of growing in faith and community with others.
Instructional Reunions:
The Team returns to the institution as soon as possible, but no later than 3 weeks following the Weekend, to teach the newest members of the Inside Community how to form Prayer and Share Groups.
Weekly Prayer and Share Group Fellowships:
This is the heart of Kairos! The ultimate goal of 3 ½ Day Weekends is to build a Christian community inside the Institution. Prayer and Share Groups of 3 to 6 individuals provide an opportunity for the Inside Community to pray and fellowship together on a weekly basis by nurturing each other in their faith walk and providing accountability.
Monthly Reunions:
Participants provide leadership for monthly Reunions. Three or more Participants are selected to share how Jesus is working in their lives. This gathering creates an environment that fosters participation and an opportunity for spiritual growth in the lives of the Participants.
1- or 2-Day Retreats:
A 1- or 2-Day Retreat is held approximately 3 months following each Weekend. The Retreat is conducted by a small team with a minimum of 10 Kairos volunteers and is open to all Kairos Participants who have experienced a Weekend. Various topics are carefully chosen for these retreats to enhance and encourage the participants to continue their Prayer and Share groups.
Used with permission from the Buckingham Correctional Center Kairos Volunteers.
Kairos Outside is designed to support the female family and friends of men and women who are, or have been, incarcerated in the country's state and federal correctional facilities, county jails, and other offender programs. The spouses, parents, other relatives and friends of the incarcerated often "do time" right along with their family member or friend. It is important for them to know that they are not alone and that there is a Christian Community that cares about them. This support and care is provided by Christian people in a strictly confidential, safe environment. During the weekend, the guests will have a chance to interact with other women who are in similar situations and learn how to form small support groups, thereby giving them strength in their life journey.
The Purpose of Kairos Outside is to demonstrate God's grace and love through Christian support for women who have relatives or friends who are, or who have been, incarcerated. Our Motto is, "Listen, Listen, Love, Love".
What happens at Kairos Outside?
The Weekend Retreat is a series of talks and activities by women sharing their life journey. Each guest has an opportunity to review the talks in small family groups. However, sharing in the small family group is voluntary. The program is interspersed with music, prayer, fun activities, good food, lots of surprises, and general pampering. The Weekend is Christian in nature, although no religious affiliation is necessary to attend.
Who may attend Kairos Outside?
Any adult female, 20 years old or older, whose life has been impacted by the incarceration of a relative or friend, is eligible to attend a Kairos Outside Weekend. Women who did not have an opportunity to attend a Kairos while incarcerated may also attend. This program IS NOT limited to those women whose relatives or friends have attended a Kairos Weekend while incarcerated.
Who presents the Weekend?
The Team is made up of approximately twenty-eight women, six men (cooks!), and two clergywomen. Many of the team members may be active in the Kairos Prison Ministry in various institutions throughout the U.S. All team members come from many different Christian denominations and are committed to ministering to inmates and their families.
For more information send a request for more information on the home page.
Kairos Torch
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Kairos Torch offers unconditional love and acceptance, encouraging young men and women (25 years and younger) to share their life journey through participation in a long-term mentoring process. The program begins with a weekend retreat inside the prison. The young men and women are introduced to Christian concepts as a means of making better choices. Torch team members commit to a weekly mentoring process with the youthful offenders for six months after the weekend.


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Oxidative stress can induce apoptosis through activation of MstI, subsequent phosphorylation of FOXO and nuclear translocation. MstI is a common component of apoptosis initiated by various stresses. MstI kinase activation requires autophosphorylation and proteolytic degradation by caspases. Dr. Ye's group has demonstrated that MstI is a physiological substrate of Akt. Akt phosphorylation of MstI diminishes its apoptotic cleavage by caspases and prevents its kinase activity on FOXO3. MstI directly binds to Akt, which is regulated Akt kinase activity. Akt phosphorylates MstI on the Thr387 residue and protects MstI from apoptotic cleavage in vitro and in apoptotic cells. Furthermore, Akt phosphorylation of MstI strongly inhibits its kinase activity on FOXO3. The findings support that Akt blocks MstI-triggered FOXO3 nuclear translocation by phosphorylating MstI, promoting cell survival.
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April 05, 2020
A great Jewish-American
Submitted by: Irish National Caucus
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Posted: Dec 20, 2016 – 10:03 AM EST
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 /CSRwire/ - The President of the Capitol Hill-based Irish National Caucus, Fr. Sean Mc Manus has spoken of his reaction to the death of former New York Republican Congressman Ben Gilman (December 6, 1922-December 17, 2016).
Fr. Mc Manus who knew Mr. Gilman for over forty years said: "I am deeply sorry about the death of my dear friend, the great Ben Gilman. May God rest his noble Jewish-American soul.
Ben was a fervent advocate for Irish justice and peace, More than any other Member of Congress in U.S. history, he tackled the real issues that Congress could rightly address. And more than any other Congressman, he worked closely with me to ensure a great Congressional injustice and cover-up would be ended — the banning of Congressional Hearings on human rights in Northern Ireland."
Fr. Mc Manus explained: "On October 9, 1973 — just over year since I arrived in the United States— I arranged my first Congressional Hearing. It caused deep concern in both the Irish and British embassies. After that, Congressional Hearings were, in effect, banned for over twenty years with the explicit collusion of Big Name Irish-Catholic Members of Congress.
But when the great Ben Gilman became the Chairman of the House International Relations Committee (Foreign Affairs), one of his first actions was to keep his long-time promise to me: that he would hold Congressional Hearings."
On March 15, 1995, Chairman Gilman held a Congressional Hearing on one of the signature issues of the Irish National Caucus: the Mac Bride Principles— a corporate code of conduct for the American companies doing business in Northern Ireland—which the Caucus had launched on November 5, 1985. That Hearing would pave the way for us to get the Mac Bride Principles passed into U.S. law. And that Hearing would soon be followed by another Hearing on yet another key issue of the Irish National Caucus: exposing the RUC (Royal Ulster Constabulary, the sectarian police force in Northern Ireland) and the need for an acceptable police service.
Fr. Mc Manus concluded: "To me, this is a profound life-lesson for Irish-Americans: Irish-Catholic Congressmen covered up British injustice and oppression in Northern Ireland. A Jewish-American Congressman came to the rescue, broke the ban on Congressional Hearings and got the United States Congress to officially stand up for Irish justice and peace.
God rest the great Ben Gilman. May his name live forever in Irish history."
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Nail Online Course- State Approved
Honolulu Nail Academy has a positive track record that spans over ten years of providing excellence in education and our company has evolved with the industry. The next step is to join many educational institutions and provide the public with the convenience and multitasking that our current culture demands. Though our online course, we reach more potential students who reside outside our general area, for instance outer island residence. we have tried and tested that aspect of our program and we are confident that we are able to provide the same quality education online as we do on campus.
Who needs it?
- Busy people who work and have a family
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- Young kids, not in school
- Single parent
- More than one job
- People who live far from our campus or on the outer Islands
- Travel during rush hour traffic in and out of Waikiki for a 3 hour class (part-time)
- Inter-Island student's travel, housing, transportation expenses.
- Time away from work and family
- Salons
The demand for licensed nail technicians is high and because of all the above-mentioned factors
many potential students just give up on their dreams to be a part of this booming industry.
REQUIREMENTS for Online Course
Admission into our school is open to all applicants that meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 16 years of age. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must enroll the applicant
- Completed HNA application form https://www.hnaonlineschool.com/
- Copy of ID (Passport, State ID, Driver's license)
- The student must have a Google account
- The student must have a YouTube account
- The student must have a smart phone or video camera (to record their practice sessions)
The World Today
- Many people depend on modern technology to get through our day. Whether it be a smart phone, smart watch, tablet, laptop, etc. We are alltouched by technology in one way or another.
- The student can utilize their cell phone, computer, tablet, etc. to connect with our online course.
- Many learning institutions are offering online options for people with busy lives.
- As educators, we are required to be creative and find ways to answer the needs of our students.
- We have developed an online system to answer both the needs of our students and instructors.
- We are confident that we can provide the same education online as we currently do on our campus.
You can start anytime
Tuition & Fee
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Financial Plan
- ALU LIKE (Hana Lima Scholarship Program)
- Referral system ($200) *Need to fill out form BEFORE your friend enroll *No other financial option available for online student.
Student kits
- Cosmetic Nail kit box
- Implements (Nipper, Pusher, Clipper)
- Orangewood Stick
- Nail File, Nail buffer
- Tip box and Nail tips
- Polish Remover
- Cuticle Remover
- Top Coat, Base Coat
- Manicure Brush
- Wrap Fabric
- Antiseptic (Sanitizer)
- White Acrylic paint
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- Acrylic Brush and cap
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- Professional Acrylic starter kit (OPI Clarite)
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- Alcohol
- Acetone
- Gel Polish (top/base/color) & small LED light
- Practice Hand with stand
- Red & White Polish
- Nail form
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- Toe separator
- *All materials are shipped in five (5) business days after your enrollment date.*We can't ship some item such as alcohol and Acetone to other island or international.
Cancellation fee and Refund Policy
- You have the right to cancel your enrollment agreement for a course of instruction or program of study within the 2 days (two) calendar days after midnight of date the registration was validated.
- Cancellation fee is $600 + Credit card fee. The cancellation fee is occurred when registration was validated.
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Sitecore is constantly collecting information as visitors browse your site. Every click they make is discretely tracked in some way. Whether they're following the digital goalsyou've laid out for them and boosting their engagement each visit or exploring new areas of your site, you can clearly view the data and begin tailoring content and future interactions based on every visitor's specific interests and needs.
Sitecore's Experience Profile is an application that lets you monitor and record customer behavior across your digital channels. Each contact card includes the device that the contact was using to access your site, website visits, and different social activity where they have interacted with your brand.
Let's a take a look at Sitecore's Experience Profile. This is where all of your contacts are located and where you can select individual contacts to get a more in-depth understanding of who they are and what they're looking for.
At the top of each contact card is a timeline, showing significant events for this contact. These events could be populated with goals they've triggered, campaignsthat brought them to the site, failure events they've encountered, etc. The timeline is able to slide back and forth, allowing you to see the full range of time they have been a site visitor.
The timeline also has two icons: a megaphone and a target. The megaphone icon represents a campaign or event that has been triggered. Clicking on this icon will open a detailed view providing a summary of info for the visit. The target icon represents a goal that has been triggered. Clicking the target icon will open up more details about the visit and conversion. The green bar that appears next to the target icon represents the engagement value accumulated during the visit. There are also yellow bars that appear on the timeline, which represent the duration of each visit.
From within the Experience Profile Options of each event, you also have the option of setting your own custom image that will appear on the visitor's timeline when they trigger it.
Underneath the timeline there are five tabs, each providing different information. The Overview tab shows latest events, best pattern matches and recent campaigns triggered. The Activity tab shows visits, events, outcomes, campaigns, channels, goals, engagement plans and keywords. The Profiling tab displays the best pattern matches, the Details tab shows their contact info, and the Social tab displays a summary of the contact's social information.
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Jon Huntsman Reels in Key Endorsement
**Written by Doug Powers
Just when you might have thought Jon Huntsman was down and out, along comes Michael Moore to breath fresh life into the possibility that Huntsman could be the one who ends up… being drafted by the left to primary Obama.
Click the pic for video at The Right Scoop:
Huntsman's now just a Bill Maher endorsement away from sewing up the Tea Party's support.
More Moore:
On the subject of Chris Christie, Joy Behar asked Moore if America would tolerate a fat president. Moore's response? Yes, because people want somebody like them, and "most of America looks like me." Deal with that insult, America. I'm off to buy rice cakes for dinner:
**Written by Doug Powers
Twitter @ThePowersThatBe
Big surprise! Guess who made Harry Reid lie about Romney's taxes in 2012
April 1, 2015 10:14 AM by Doug Powers
Barred from entering the US? Try making some generous campaign contributions
December 17, 2014 09:03 AM by Doug Powers
Alison Grimes sets gold standard for dodging question about voting for Obama
October 9, 2014 04:37 PM by Doug Powers
Ohio woman indicted for vote fraud in 2012 and previous elections
March 11, 2013 08:51 PM by Doug Powers
Jimmy Carter: Obama 'ran across the room' to thank my grandson for finding the '47 percent' video
February 22, 2013 10:58 AM by Doug Powers
Categories: 2012 Campaign, Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, Media


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Do you want a unique experience living with other engaged honors students during your first year of college? How about semi-private bathrooms, lounges on every floor, and an engaged and academically focused atmosphere? If you are smiling right now, then you should join the Honors Residential Community in Middlebrook Hall! This hall is open to all first-year students admitted to the Honors Program, and the benefits are plentiful: events with faculty speakers, films, cultural performances, specialty workshops, and impromptu discussions on the larger questions of life (or board games with friends).
Programming is organized in connection with the University Honors Program, the University Honors Student Association, and the Community Advisors (CAs) on the floor who are excited about enhancing your living experience.
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Rates & Fees
The District has established rates and charges necessary to maintain an adequate and reliable suply of high quality water. District rates and fees are developed using careful engineering and financial analysis of the cost of service. Your cost of water is based on how much water is actually used. All charges reflect a fairness principle that all customers pay for the cost of providing safe and reliable water services -- no more and no less.
Your Bill is Made up of Three Charges
- Meter Charge. This is a fixed charge based on your meter size.
- Water Rate. This is the cost per unit volume and changes based on the volume of water used.
- Water Shortage Emergency Surcharge. An additional, temporary charge per unit (HCF) of water consumed.
More detail about these charges can be found below.
1) Meter Charge
The meter charge is a fixed charge based on the size of the water meter.
2) Water Rate
The District completed a 5-Year Financial Plan and a Cost of Service study, and in August 2013 adopted a five-year schedule of necessary rate increases. The rate study assumed normal (non-drought) conditions and did not include additional expenditures related to the water shortage emergency. (Note: A new 5-Year Plan and rate study are currently underway as of 2019.)
3) Water Shortage Emergency Surcharge
The exceptional drought that began in 2011 caused Montecito Water District to incur extraordinary costs and lead to the adoption of a water shortage emergency ordinance. This type of action can be necessary to ensure water supply availability to protect the public health and safety of our community.
The Water Shortage Emergency Surcharge is a temporary measure to fund drought-related expenses such as the purchase of supplemental water. It is added to the water usage rates and applies to all water consumption.
Payment Programs & Billing Policies
Direct Payment Program Terms and Conditions
Direct Payment is a FREE service that allows you to have your recurring water bill paid automatically by credit card or from your checking or savings account. No checks, no postage, no late payments, and no hassles. Direct Payment uses the same network as direct deposit.
The system is safe and reliable. Sign up today here: montecitowater.com/paybill
If a customer elects to participate in the Direct Payment Program, the amount of the water bill will be automatically debited from the customer's checking or savings account on the 20th of the month or on the following business day.
If a customer should have any questions concerning the charge shown on his/her bill and does not want the amount of the bill deducted from the account, the customer must contact the District and initiate a request within ten days after the billing date. Any such request must be in writing. A copy of the written request should be retained for the customer's records.
If there are insufficient funds in the customer's account to cover the direct payment, he/she will be assessed a $25.00 service charge. The District will then require that the current payment amount be covered in cash, cashier's check or money order. After two such occurrences of insufficient funds, a customer may no longer be eligible for the Direct Payment Program.
Participation in the program may be canceled at any time by giving the District 30 days written notice. A copy of the cancellation request should be retained as a personal record.
Past Due Notice & Turn Off Policy
Link to the District's Discontinuation for Non-Payment Policy (PDF).
Late Charges
A late charge is included on the past due amount of the monthly bill. The late charge will amount to 6% of the first month's past due bill, followed by an additional 1.5% fee for each month thereafter. It covers the District's actual costs of financing late payments from delinquent customers.
Note for New Business Customers
The water bill for a business is directly related to the meter's water budget and entitlement level. Exceeding the water budget will result in water billed at higher tier rates. Businesses—especially those that use large amounts of water such as restaurants, coffee shops, laundromats, etc.—should ensure the meter's existing water budget/entitlement is adequate for the intended end use. Please contact the District's Engineering Department at 805-969-2271 for more information and to determine if the existing entitlement is adequate for the intended end use for the site.
The Water Availability Charge (WAC)
Since 1996, the Water Availability Charge has been a key source of funding for Capital Projects. For properties within the District's service area, this annual assessment of $30 per acre (or per parcel if less than an acre) is collected along with property taxes and is used exclusively to fund water system improvements such as upgrading distribution services, replacing aging infrastructure, and increasing reliability and the ability to meet fire flows. The WAC is reviewed in Public Hearing and renewed by vote of the Board of Directors annually. Review typically occurs during the July Board meeting and current year assessment figures are available at that time.


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Piano Lesson & Kindermusik FAQ
Piano Lesson FAQ
Where do you teach piano?
Piano lessons are in Avalon, Sydney's Northern Beaches. For Sacred Heart Mona Vale Students I teach at the school during school hours.
Will you come to our place to give piano lessons?
Do you offer group piano lessons?
No. Everyone learns at their own pace. In one on one piano lessons, I am able to teach according to the individual.
Can I have piano lessons with my child?
I have tried this on request in the past, and quickly realised that it is not an ideal approach. Separate lessons allow parent and child to learn at their own pace.
Can I get a Gift Certificate for piano lessons?
At this time I'm not offering Gift Certificates.
If you can't fit me in at this time, can I go on a waiting list?
Yes. If I put you on the waiting list, I'll contact you when a time becomes available.
If my child has piano lessons with you at school, can I come to the lessons?
Yes. I always try to encourage parent's of younger children to attend lessons, but all parent's are welcome in lessons both at my home, and at the schools.
Will my child miss class time if they have piano lessons with you at school?
Yes, however, lessons only overlap a small portion of class time. The majority of all piano lessons are during lunch or after school.
What paths can I take after learning the basics of piano?
As students advance and have a strong base of musical knowledge and reading they are encouraged to choose their own path. Some of these options include:
- AMEB exams (Usually 'Piano For Leisure' Syllabus)
- Continuing with method books (Some children like to progress through the levels)
- Playing music from movies such as Disney, Star Wars, Mamma Mia etc
- Playing pop music (whatever they are inspired by, depending on level of difficulty)
- Playing anything that makes them happy!
Kindermusik FAQ
Where are your Kindermusik classes held?
Kindermusik baby and toddler classes are held in Avalon, on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Can I attend baby classes or toddler classes on a casual basis?
The primary focus of Kindermusik is to create a love of music and learning in babies and toddlers not just during class, but also in the home. Unlike many other baby and toddler programs, Kindermusik provides the facility to do so with our wonderful 'At home' materials. Without the consistency of song during class and at home each week, the benefits of our program don't reach their full potential. This is why we don't offer a casual rate. Please feel free to register for a free trial class if you are still unsure about enrolling.
How many babies or toddlers are in each class?
A minimum of 5 children are needed for a class to go ahead. Maximum capacity is 11 children.
What if my child doesn't participate in class activities?
It is not uncommon for a baby or toddler to attend several classes before feeling comfortable in class. Don't be discouraged - what a child is absorbing in class is often shown in the comfort of the home environment rather than in a certain level of participation in class activities. The understanding and consistency of the parent or caregiver in class and at home are key to facilitating musical learning and growth. We recommend attending at least 5 classes to realise the full benefits of Kindermusik.
Do I need to sing in class?
There is no pressure to sing during Kindermusik. However, studies show that your voice (no matter how musical) is the most important sound for your child to listen to and is beneficial to their overall development.
Can I enrol at any time?
Yes. We will always do a pro rata rate for late enrolments. The 'At Home' materials must always be purchased at the time of enrolment to receive the full Kindermusik experience at home.
Am I able to bring an older/younger sibling to class?
During Sing & Play and Wiggle & Grow classes, it is important to maintain the bonding time between you and your child. We can only accommodate non-enrolled siblings if they are content to stay in a capsule or pram. We will consider emergency exceptions.
How do I make payment?
Please proceed to 'Enrol Now' and fill out the enrolment form. I will then email you an invoice with details of how to pay.
Do you run toddler or baby classes on any other days?
No. Currently I only run classes on Thursday mornings. This may change at some stage in the future so please feel free to register your interest. You can also visit Kindermusik to find other Kindermusik educators on the northern beaches as they may run classes on other days.


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In light to the DVR having the patriot on a fairly lengthy stay, the DVR's LNER 4 wheeler coaches, 107 and 108, have been transported to the WSR for use on their vintage trains.
After a very long wait, the WSR has finally been able to transport LMS Patriot class 45536 Private W Wood VC to the DVR. This was only able to happen thanks to the A1ST agreeing to have Tornado, currently a DVR loco, visit via the WSR's newly opened Mainline spur. Both loco's then performed an engine move later that night to the DVR.
In light to the DVR having the patriot on a fairly lengthy stay, the DVR's LNER 4 wheeler coaches, 107 and 108, have been transported to the WSR for use on their vintage trains.
Since our last update, we have obtained and bought, two LNER Items, the first, arriving on the site on sunday was an LNER Ex GER J50 No.8920 and then, today, an NE Short Wheel Base Brake Van of which has been rotting away in a side street in South Norwood, South East London. The van is in good nick and work has been starting straight away on replacing rotten panels and applying a new coat of paint. Thankfully, the number is still visible so it has been made a hell of a lot easier for identifying it. Also, we hope to have our LNER freight stock in action in time for our spring LNER gala in January.
Since the end of September, Matthew Judges Ivatt tank 41212 has returned and LNER J94 Austerity tank 68010 has taken it's place and is in operational service double heading with Darlington Shed mate, Wordswell J72, No.69022 on our vintage train comprising of two LNER Celestory coaches and out two Four wheelers in LNER Teak.
B12 8544 is still awaiting moving to the West Sussex Railway for work to it's wheels.
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Update's late Again.on March 29, 2011 at 00:31
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I've been running in circles doing this, doing that and to make a long story short… late update!
When will it be up? I honestly can't say. I hope to have it up this week and be back on schedule.


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Like I said yesterday, Bahrain was deader than a dead duck in the dead of the desert (we get it – ed.). Matter of fact, I was the only one who did the right thing – leave halfway and run for the private jet home. Someone has to keep his cool in this madhouse.
Which I can't say for the rest of the circus. FOTA and the team bosses are suddenly all in favour of a mandatory second pitstop after voting it down just a few months ago. The rookies are screaming bloody murder, saying it's not their fault so whatever you do, don't punish us. The only ones who're happy are Mr "Ferrari-Is-The-Best-Thing-That-Happened-In-My-Life" Alonso and Sir "Big Swinging Dick" Branson, for getting his wanky TV coverage.
Now let me get this straight. If anyone's going to solve this mess, it's not going to be the morons in FOTA, it's not going to be the Einsteins that do the driving, it's going to be me. Maybe I'll bring in an outsider with a fresh mind, or maybe I'll get Jean Todt to do it. Either way, the teams will be presented with a fait accompli (God I love using Latin) and they'll have to
bend over agree to it when the time comes.
And now let's first await a few more races and see how bad it really is. Who knows, maybe Melbourne will offer a wee bit of entertainment after all.


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Not just for your morning get up and go, adding a coffee body scrub to you weekly skincare recipe will leave your skin feeling pretty fricken amazing. So with Summer slowly turning into Autumn, now is the time to jump in the shower and give your butt naked skin self some serious lovin' and attention.
Here are the six most epically awesome benefits of getting down, dirty and body scrubbing...
Antioxidants protect your skin from free radicals — an oxygen molecule in our environment that can cause damage to your DNA and cells that keep our skin healthy. Whilst it energises your body after you drink it, thanks to the antioxidants in the coffee bean, it has a calming effect when applied topically, reducing redness and puffiness.
A gentle coffee scrub may help decrease the appearance of sun spots, fine lines and redness. Antioxidant-rich coffee may actually slow down the aging process caused by DNA damage. Coffee contains the same antioxidant properties as berries, tea, chocolate and wine which have been shown to help slow down telomere shortening (the chromosomes in our bodies which keep us young!)
The caffeine found in coffee body scrubs typically increases blood flow. An increase in blood flow and circulation to areas of your body helps promote cell growth and organ function. Healthy skin is better able to fight off bacteria and infection that it may come in contact and may even reduce the appearance of cellulite and give your skin a more even tone.
Coffee may even prove to help lift stubborn dark spots on the skin. This is because the caffeine content in coffee is thought to help dilate blood vessels that contribute to dark spots in the first place! The caffeine promotes healthy circulation which in turn, decreases inflammation and puffiness.