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Columbia Truck Accident Attorney / Lawyer
If you have experienced personal injury due to a large DOT licensed vehicle, contact attorney Brad Pistotnik at Truck Accident Lawyer Group. The team of professionals with Truck Accident Lawyer Group knows that wrecks involving large trucks can be very dangerous, often resulting in personal injury and sometimes death. The Truck Accident Lawyer Group has the knowledge and understanding to help you fight for the legal rights you deserve.
Columbia, Maryland is located in Howard County and has a population of nearly 100,000. Columbia has been ranked as one of the top cities to live in and aims to provide a small town feel to its residents. As residents and visitors commute on Columbia's highway system, they must travel alongside large trucks, construction vehicles, tractor trailers and semi trucks. Accidents caused by these large trucks can cause dangerous accidents producing serious personal injuries.
Highways in the Columbia, Maryland area:
- US Route 29
- Interstate 95
Trucking companies that operate in the Columbia, Maryland area:
- Edmond Trucking
- Beale Trucking
- Central Maryland Transport
- CBA Transportation
- Columbia Trucking & Warehouse Inc
- Express Trucking
- Turner Trucking
- EJ Transportation Co
Cases which involve personal injury victims of accidents with large trucks can be complicated and require legal expertise. If you have been injured in a truck-related accident, contact Brad Pistotnik with Truck Accident Lawyer Group for a free evaluation to discuss your legal options. The team of lawyers and attorneys will help you to not only win your case, but also receive compensation for your injuries.


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Duct Tape & Wart Removal
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) for treating warts in a randomized controlled head-to-head trial.
Duct tape beat out cryotherapy (freezing) for treating warts in a randomized controlled head-to-head trial.
The amount of beta-glucan fiber in just a dusting of nutritional yeast a day is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for the prevention of common childhood illnesses.
Is the exaggerated reaction of many Crohn's disease patients to baker's, brewer's, and nutritional yeast just a consequence of their inflamed leaky gut, or might the yeast be a contributing cause?
Polyomaviruses discovered in meat can survive cooking and pasteurization.
Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles.
The majority of specialists in the field agreed that paraTB in meat and dairy likely represents a risk to human health and should be a high- or medium-priority public health issue.
Vegetables tested head-to-head to see which boosts immune function best.
What can we eat to combat "inflamm-aging," the chronic low-grade inflammation that accompanies the aging process?

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ZTE has today lifted the lid on its latest flagship handset to hit the market, and this time around it comes with an upgraded screen and better camera capabilities.
Key specs of the device include a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 5.5-inch full HD display, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and an 8-megapixel front facing snapper for selfies and video calling. There's also 3GB RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, plus support for microSD cards up to 64GB.
At 9.8mm thick, it's not the slimmest device on the market but then not many other devices offer Eyeprint ID, allowing you to unlock your phone by scanning your eyes while on the lock screen.
While the device is already for sale in China – and has been since the middle of January – the company said it will now be offered more widely outside of the country. Exactly where and how much it costs are still yet to be revealed though – in China it costs 2999 RMB, which would make it around $480.
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Let's talk about burnout, Yes it happens to all of us, and can literally feel like everything is a mess. This is the perfect tine to sit down and re-evaluate the things that are stressing you out the most and do something about it! We wear so many hats, career gal with a side hustle and a full time mom who wants to still make girlfriend time. It's okay to freak out a little, we're all A Fyn Mess. The hardest part is understanding its time to make a change and once you do that , it's only up from there! So if you're at the point of feeling overwhelmed and have no clue how to stay grounded, here are four quick tips to get the ball rolling again .
Four simple ways to stay grounded when life is pulling you around
Change the path
Sometimes the problem is with you feeling too comfortable or too stuck! For example, in college I spent time picking and switching my major 3 times and ultimately dropping out because I felt unsure of what I wanted to do in life.
I was so focused on what would make the most money and what kind of job I was likely to start a career from after college. I went from business to economics, to unknown.
But do you wanna know something? …. throughout that entire time, I was blogging and designing my blog and creating worksheets to organize myself so I could figure out better ways to organize my blog!
Crazy right? I was in school studying something I had zero passion for because people told me it's what I should do, instead of listening to my gut and seeing what was right in front of me!
Eventually I has this moment where I decided I just want to start fresh!
So I started college from scratch studying design and graduated with 1st class honors and landed an awesome job in television BEFORE graduation!
My point is, if you don't take the time to re-evaluate the things in life that are and are not making you happy, it can seriously effect you.
Changing my path definitely helped my stay grounded.
Seek out your squad
Okay so I talk about this all the time because I feel like it's something highly important.
First of all let me say it's totally okay not to have your squad yet. I'm 29 and I still haven't found mine!
But that doesn't mean I won't ever find them . I consider my squad as someone or people who just get me, they understand what I'm going trough, we like the same things and we can call if we even need advice.
Having someone who can be there for you and truly help you in your time of need is important!
If I knew where to find these people I would have the list up here ASAP, however I can only suggest what has been suggested to me.
That is to go out and chat with people at the activities you go to. If you want to stay grounded here is what you can so.
When going to yoga or spin class, chat with the ladies there, you know you at least have ONE thing in common!
Redefine what it means to be balanced & stay grounded
Having a clear separation from work life and home life is usually the most popular option. However who said it as to be that way?
What can't your friends be the people you work with?
Why can't the work you do be something fun that doesn't even feel like work?
It's also good to make time to blend activities. I'm in a long distance relationship and we have to make time on the phone since we rarely see eachother.
This means that on my Long commute from work everyday I dedicate those two hours to talking to him and catching up on things. It's actually the only time of the day where I'm sitting down with nothing to do. (except drive )
As soon as I get home I know I go right back into hectic mode and I'm sorting homework, cooking dinner , etc the list goes on.
Blending my time reduces my stress levels instead of me rushing in the evenings to finish my mom duties so I can dedicate two hours of free time to chat .. just isn't ideal for my lifestyle!
So find what works for you and see what ways you can seamlessly blend parts of your life together to help you sanity!
Switch it up and Try something new
Is the anything you have thought about doing but don't know where to start? If you even need to feel grounded, seriously try something new in your life. This can be something a simple as making a new recipe , or trying an online yoga class , or even taking an online course!
These little wins will give your self a great boost in pride and accomplishment!
You will truly feel like you were able to get your mind back on track and tackle something you always wanted to do!
There you have it, my top tips for staying grounded!
Here are my fav organizers and notebooks for planning out my work/life balance!
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Apart from Australia, I lived in Germany for longer than any other country, and yet I've barely blogged about it. Quite regularly, though, I find myself telling people on Instagram or Twitter or elsewhere about my favourite lesser-known towns in south-west Germany, around where I lived, and I … [Read more...]
My favourite road trip destinations in south-west Germany
Embracing Germany on a low budget
Some friends just came back from Berlin and they reminded me that it's insanely cheap to eat out there - especially compared to the exorbitantly high prices we have here in Perth. And in fact, there are a lot of ways to explore Germany on a low budget, something that surprised me no end when I lived … [Read more...]
5 more funny mistakes foreigners make in Germany
Ah, Germany. The land of long lists of rules and home to 80 million devoted rule-followers. The rules are one of the reasons I love Germany, but as you may remember from last year's post on the 5 funniest mistakes foreigners make in Germany, the abundance of rules does lead to a high number of … [Read more...]
Four different homes abroad and what I've learnt from them
I'm not a massive fan of moving house. (I mean, really, who is? It's a lot of work!) However, I have moved plenty of times in my life and in particular, I have had four different homes abroad - two different flats in Japan, one in Slovakia and one in Germany. When I read a recent Kiki and Tea post … [Read more...]
The funniest 5 mistakes foreigners make in Germany
Germany is a wonderful place to live and I thoroughly enjoyed my three years there: it's an organised place, they have great beer and long summer nights, they are experts at Christmas, and so much more. However, one thing most foreigners soon realise is that there are quite a lot of rules in … [Read more...]
5 tricks I use to help my son become bilingual
I have been learning the German language on and off since I was seven years old. We had lessons in primary school, I took German in high school, I even continued German during my first year at university. When I lived in Bratislava I took lessons from a German teacher there (Hallo, Elisabeth!) and … [Read more...]
Saying goodbye to a country is hard – I know, I've done it three times
I am NOT a good goodbye person. I'm way overly sentimental, I'm all too acutely aware that once you say goodbye to a place you've lived in that even visiting will never be the same again, and I miss both people and things long and badly. I blogged just recently about the sadness of leaving … [Read more...]
The sadness of leaving new homes abroad – the perils of expat life
It was a week or two before I would leave Japan, and I was teaching a one-to-one lesson with Ami, a little girl who'd been coming to individual English lessons at our school for a year or so; she was three by now. At two she had absolutely hated coming to our lessons and we had spent many lessons … [Read more...]
How to get brave enough to speak to a local in a foreign language
Some people grow up knowing two or even more languages and thinking nothing of it. In fact, lots and lots of people in the world grow up this way. But in English-speaking countries, we tend to be a bit limited in our language thinking. After all, the "world language" is English (or so we think - and … [Read more...]
The shock of no culture shock on arriving in Germany
When I first moved overseas to Japan, I definitely experienced a degree of culture shock, as anyone who's been to Japan can understand - they do lots of things differently there. I soon adjusted and loved living this different life, and when I moved on to Slovakia I found another complete set of … [Read more...]


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We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
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What we collect when you purchase our software
We collect and retain the following information when you purchase one of our software products:
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Another Bigfoot encounter reported via my website. Many Thanks to Curtis Hinten for taking the time out and sending me this.
I am 55 yrs. old now but when I was in Yakima, Washington in the U.S Army we were on survival training (about 28-30 yrs. old at the time) in Yakima Valley my friend & fellow soldier were camped out by ourselves with no one else around for miles and we heard the loudest monkey like howls, grunts and screams you could ever hear. It seems as it was getting closer and closer to our tent. We locked and loaded our rifles but were scared stiff. We also smelled the terrible odor that researchers had been saying accompanied big foot. We even heard the heavy footsteps. This went on until almost morning. We were both so frightened we said if anything got to close to our tent we would fire away. In the morning we packed up and continued on with our training but did not see any prints or evidence of our nightly visitor. We told other soldiers approximately 3 days later after we had finished our training and was back with everyone else what had happened and our company 1st Sgt. stated that the most bigfoot sightings had been in yakima valley where were had been going through training. I someday want to go back to yakima valley and look for bigfoot.


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Why not write Because the baby is crying, the bath water runs, lettuce waits to be washed, your toddler yells for you to wipe. Or an old vet phones, please won't you help? or it's the Good News shelter needing you to scrape the dishes and throw away the trash. There's a bottle, scotch that'll make your teeth grow hair like weeds sprouted in the garden. Maybe you're just too polluted or not buzzed enough; all you can think of are butterflies and that's so … [Read more...]
Glimpse of solace: two photos
Crazy-making devil
Hey there-- Long time no post. Did I tell you I have a small poem ("Rue") on The Remembered Arts site? Here is the link to my little poem about wishes undone. The photograph by Tyler Shaddix is beautiful and perfectly suited to the text. Thanks to The Remembered Arts for featuring my work. For various reasons, as far as writing goes, I have been in a funk. Today on Twitter I found this quote by Franz Kafka and it seemed to sum up my mood these days. "A non-writing … [Read more...]
Facebook & new books (and poetry & taxes)
Happy (almost) Tax Deadline Day! Hope you have your return prepared and that you are receiving a refund. Also hope you did not wake to snow as we did in Chicago. It's odd certainly to get snow in mid-April and odder still to hear that baseball games are cancelled because of snow. Facebook has been in the news. I have used this spot previously to discuss my qualms about social media. Sometimes, more often than it used to be, I am tempted to quit Facebook etc. But in … [Read more...]
Laura Rodley has two new books!
Congrats to Laura Rodley. She has two new poetry books out this spring. Counter Point by Prolific Press came out March 22. I had the pleasure of reading it (and blurbing it). It's a pirate tale, which will "transport you to the North Atlantic in the early 1700s. Novelistic in scope, Counter Point uses scene, dialogue, and action-driven narrative. And like any good novel, this book introduces an unforgettable character, Marie, an ordinary girl . . . who learns to navigate … [Read more...]
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Mona and I had our cooking/eating session with our KST friends, Shey, Cat with her son, Jose and Tricia tonight.
Their request was Cebu Lechon Sinigang.
I just followed the recipe at the back of Knorr Sinigang mix but boiled the Lechon for an hour and a half.
Mona taught us how to cook Crispy Bacon Slice Liempo.
She marinated the pork slices in kalamansi, Thai fish sauce and pepper then dredged it in cornstarch before frying.
Cat brought Ensaladang Mangga.
Our dessert from Tricia.... Magnum Chocolate and Strawberry.
Shey's permanent potluck assignment.... After dinner Chips and Dip!
She made the dip herself. Mona taught her a few weeks ago.
Cat is our resident bartender, she helped me make Sangria.
1 bottle red wine
500 ml. Seven-up
2-4 T. White sugar
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1 apple, sliced
Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher and chill before serving.
I cooked Kettle Corn for them.
Yay! I did not burn it this time! I used the popcorn kernels I bought in Cebu.
Ohhhh what a fun night we had! Our tummies were stuffed to the max!
And then ..... When the clock struck 12.......
They all greeted me, Happy Birthday!
Hahahaha ha... Yes.... Today is my REAL birthday.
Until our next cooking and eating session girls!


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Making a Will
The best way to ensure that your family are properly protected and provided for when you pass, is to have an up to date and enforceable Will. This also reduces the likelihood of estate disputes.
Life can throw up some difficult and stressful situations. These situations need to be met and dealt with – this is where you really do need the guidance of a trusted advisor.
If you are concerned that your Will might not be up to date due to a change in circumstances (the birth of a child, the particular needs of a family member, a divorce etc) then we can help you with a 'free health check'. If you really do need to change your Will then we can help you. If you don't need to change your Will then we will tell you – we want you to be sure that you have in place proper and workable plans following your passing.
When it comes to administering an Estate, we set out to achieve the quickest and most cost effective outcome. We want happy and satisfied clients and our belief is that this outcome is achieved by getting the job done quickly and cost efficiently. We know from experience that cutting through the legalese and explaining everything in plain English works a treat.
Power of Attorney Documents
The need for power of attorney documents can arise in various circumstances. Overseas travel or just plain convenience can give rise to the need for the appointment of an attorney to keep your business and other personal, financial or commercial needs rolling along.
Working in an occupation where you are exposed to danger or just getting older requires the need for an enduring power of attorney document.
Unlike a general power of attorney document, an enduring power of attorney document will be of force even if you lose your capacity to make decisions.
Your Last Say
The principals of Gayler Legal pride themselves in keeping up with modern trends.
It is in this vein that they have been instrumental in developing a new and exciting concept.
Gayler Legal are proud to announce 'YOUR LAST SAY'.
We know that with the prevalence of blended families, with the advent of Google, Facebook and other forms of social media that communication on a personal level is fast becoming a thing of the past. We know how difficult it is for some of us to express those very personal messages and feelings we have for our loved ones and special friends and to say goodbye properly when it comes time for us to pass.
Your Last Say gives you the opportunity to express the love you have for your partner, children and friends in the privacy of your own home, in your own time using our web based product.
Your Last Say is simple to use. You will be prompted with suggestions so you can present your thoughts in a meaningful way.
If you are writing your Will or just updating it, now is the time to consider sharing your special thoughts and memories.
Life is full of stories, memories and feelings, don't leave it until it's too late to share them with your loved ones.


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Dispur Law College has spacious and well-furnished classrooms with necessary instructional aids such as Over Head Projector, White boards and microphone facility for each class room and LCD Projector for effective communication and interaction with the students, to facilitate class room discussions and project presentations...Read More
The College provides computer with internet facilities to the students for updating them with modern and latest information. The online facility is provided to the students for upgrading their knowledge. There are ten(10) nos of PC's with internet connectivity & providing Legal-Eagle case law search both online and offline....Read More
The college Library is well equipped with spacious reading room and latest books and journals including internet and printing facility. The Supreme Court online facility is also available for the students of the college. The library is looked after by experienced staff and students are expected to avail library facility for their academic and personality development by following their rules and regulation of the library.. Read More


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Summer temperatures were scorchingly hot, yet the local housing market yielded tepid numbers due to a systemic shortage of homes for sale and prices rising too high for many would-be buyers, the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® reported on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Realtors guided the closing of escrow on 542 single-family homes and 195 condominiums during September throughout the San Fernando Valley. Both numbers were down from a year ago, 3.6 percent and 4.4 percent, respectively.
If single-family homes that close escrows for the final three months match a year ago, 2017 may post a slight increase in the annual tally, though nonetheless, it will fall below the 6,000-sale benchmark for the second consecutive year. For comparison, 13,878 homes changed owners in 2002 while the record high sales total of 15,263 was in 1988.
"Prices are near pre-recession highs, or even higher, in some areas," said Nancy Starczyk, president of the Association. "Some experts believe prices may have peaked, but there are those who feel they could go higher.
"Most real estate economists are predicting a strong year ahead. They forecast solid, steady growth—as much as 5 percent," she said. "Homebuyers will need to be creative in matching their income and buying power to the lofty prices we see locally."
Starczyk noted that as Baby Boomers age many have chosen to stay in their existing homes, which translates into fewer homes listed for sale and, as a result, added upward pressure on resale prices.
The median price of the 542 homes that sold during September was $660,000, up 6.5 percent from a year ago and 1.7 percent below the record high of $671,500, which was set this March.
The condominium median price of $419,900 was up 12 percent from a year ago—a mere $100 below the record high established this June, according to Association statistics.
"The key in 2018 and beyond is all about finding ways to increase inventory," said Tim Johnson, the Association's chief executive officer.
"Recent housing bills signed by Governor Brown are steps in the right direction," he said. "However, we need to create more paths for people who wish to buy or to sell, and for developers to build.
"Most importantly," Johnson said, "we have to keep our eye on the ball. The emphasis must remain on creating more inventory."
There were 1,376 combined residential active listings at the end of September. That was down 17.0 percent from a year ago.
The active listing total represents a 1.9-month supply at the current pace of sales. Every month since January 2015 has posted a decline in inventory, which followed 19 consecutive months of increases.
An active inventory of around 1,200 listings per month appears to be the "new norm," Starczyk and Johnson agreed.
By comparison, the boom of last decade peaked with 7,730 active listings in October 2007 or the record high 14,976 in July 1992. Instead, the September active listing tally was closer to the record low of 995 listings set in December 2012.
Of the 737 combined residential sales last month assisted by Realtors, 718 or 97.4 percent were standard sales. There were seven foreclosure-related transactions, for a 0.9 percent market share, and five short sales, representing 0.7 percent of all closed escrows.
The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® is a local trade association with more than 9,800 members serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. SRAR is one of the largest local associations in the nation.
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With the opening of a regional Service Center in the Port of Rotterdam, Zener Maritime Solutions have set a solid step in Europe. Originating from India, Zener Maritime Solutions is a Singapore-based company that provides global shipping companies with a competitive advantage by providing a comprehensive range of maintenance services, such as Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM), carried out by experienced and well trained technicians.
Photo: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte with Zener Maritime CEO J.D. Singh at a networking event in Singapore on the occasion of the Prime Minister's visit to the region in November 2016
Branching out
"Rotterdam is the perfect location for doing business with Europe, the Middle East and Africa," asserts CEO, J.D. Singh. "That's why we decided to open a branch location here. There are a hundred people working in Mumbai, and since six years we've had a presence in Singapore; that location grew from three people, to twenty." Zener has established a close working relationship with a number of Dutch clients over a period of more than 15 years and key personnel visited Rotterdam many times. The new Rotterdam office will service the European market, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and will be run by local Dutch General Manager, Folkert de Vries, together with a number of local, Dutch employees.
No pain
J.D. Singh commented: "The presence of well-educated, multi-lingual personnel is another advantage that Rotterdam offers. We want to have talented Dutch employees in our company, starting with three-to-five people and possibly expanding from there." He also went on to praise the assistance received from government bodies in setting up the office: "The NFIA, both here and in Singapore, and Rotterdam Partners, took away all the pain, giving us legal, labor advice and setting us up with local bodies in the Netherlands, from office space, to accommodation for our employees. Their follow-up support was also tremendous and we have great respect for that."
Zener has been in the business of providing UTM survey and inspection services for over 18 years. The company offers an unmatched range of UTM-related services which is complemented by in-depth experience of working on all types of vessels in all major classifications. Experience gained in implementing projects in more than 60 countries gives Zener an edge in delivering on their commitments across a broad geographical base.
Rotterdam – Make it Happen!
The new facility in Rotterdam extends the company's global reach. "In our business, there are two ways to stand out: by building a market reputation for delivering quality and by ensuring globally competitive costs. You have to use a multi-dimensional approach, regardless of whether your customer is from Japan, The US, or Greece," states Country Manager, Joe Singh. "We managed that just fine in Singapore and now we're going to do it in Rotterdam. It's all about integrity, offering appealing terms, and being able to conduct inspections on time."
The official opening of the new Zener Maritime Services Rotterdam facility took place on 12 November 2015, the day of the auspicious festival of Diwali, reflecting the company's Indian heritage.


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Last night SA's Channel 7 news televised an item about the plan to eradicate cats from Kangaroo Island in order to protect its wonderful wildlife. This was a significant step forward, at least in SA, in the creation of a wildlife-friendly culture. However, Channel 7 spoiled its contribution to preserving our wildlife by later the same night airing a programme about how people across Earth are becoming cat crazy - at least that's how the promotion for the programme read.
While there was, no doubt, a certain amount of hyperbole in the latter item, TV channels can make a big contribution to the creation of a wildlife-friendly culture by declining to air items about cat rescues, cat crazes & similar subjects. Replacement of cat air time with wildlife conservation stories might be the way to go. Contacting your local TV channels about this issue might eventually enhance members' bird watching.


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PLYMOUTH— An 18-hole course weaved around the 36,000 sq. ft. of the Plymouth Public Library, bringing friends and family together for a memorable weekend one hole at a time.
Kids, parents, grandparents and even teenagers gave it their best go on the indoor green.
The course was open on Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and again on Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The library says they saw about 160 people between both days.
"We're only four holes in, but I'm having a lot of fun and I think I'm winning right now too, so we'll see how it plays out," says mini golfer, Curtis Smith.
Tickets were five dollars a person and if you didn't pick up a club, you could hang out in the clubhouse where there were games, food, drinks and face painting for the whole family to enjoy.
The money to build the courses came directly from Friends of the Library (FOL), a non-profit organization that helps to fill the funding gap for public libraries.
Paula McAdams is President of Friends of the Plymouth Public Library and she says the goal is to raise $6,000 for a 3D printer that would be available for the entire community to use.
"Maybe they only want to use it once or twice, so for this once or twice use, they can come in and use what we have in the library," she says.
The course was built from top to bottom entirely by FOL and library staff. The project took months to put together and somewhere between 60-100 hours of labor.
"The overall comment that I kept hearing from adults was this was way beyond anything they had expected." says event organizer, Robert Beck.
FOL liked the idea of the mini-golf fundraiser, but they were not excited by the thought of spend $3,000 to rent mini-golf holes. They decided to make it a DIY project and cut cost by a third.
The course was built to be able to be taken down and re-used for mini-golf fundraisers in the future.
Organizers say they are planning an adult's-only tournament for their next event to raise more money for the 3D printer.
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The Giant is based on the Der Riese map from Call of Duty: World at War. The story picks up after the events of Black Ops II's Origins, featuring Tank Dempsey, Nikolai Belinski, Takeo Masaki and Edward Richtofen as the main characters of this mode.
Call of Duty: Blacks Ops III releases worldwide on the 6th of November on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC.


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March 21 to April 20
Now Mars prepares to exit your sign, life gets calmer and two crucial decisions about love can be made.
If you start the week single, a bossy friend introduces you to a high-achieving Leo.
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April 21 to May 21
Brilliant ideas that seem to come out of nowhere give you intriguing work options thanks to the smart way you write or talk about them.
As Venus reverses, you see a relationship from a new angle and it's so passionate.
New love has the initial T.
May 22 to June 21
A surge of energy, plus determination, will make you unstoppable when you focus on a project you truly care about.
And a partner is more supportive than you expect.
If you're single, a Libra who works in fashion could be The One.
June 22 to July 22
Creative ideas flow, but it's your new, strict attention to detail that maximises their chances of success.
This can apply to work as well as getting more living space.
Single? A former colleague you still miss will get in touch with love in mind.
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Venus ensures you make a true, but still perhaps surprising, relationship choice.
Meanwhile, all-action planet Mars revs up and your ideas for a charity fund-raising sporting challenge are brilliant – they help your work profile, too.
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But it's a relaxed conversation on a routine journey that launches intense love.
September 23 to October 23
Reality planet Saturn will help you to see people as they really are.
This can make relationships more challenging – and more rewarding.
The job that goes to the top of your wish list is unusual but perfect for you.
October 24 to November 22
You can talk calmly and clearly about love, and other key relationships, instead of concentrating too much on being tactful.
This more direct version of you also progresses faster at work.
Singletons meet where piano music plays.
November 23 to December 21
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Your mind is sharp and you're ready for action.
Instead of waiting for a lucky break, you speak up about your ideas at work.
Venus promotes serious relationships and doing up a property together.
Single? You fall in love at a dance contest.
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Review a relationship and you may find doing too much for a partner dilutes the passion.
It's time to put that right.
At work, you may be unsure about an extra responsibility but it proves to be so good for you.
New love first says hello in a queue for tickets.
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Not much of a change since day 6 Amex points haven't posted, my 8/19 stay hasn't posted, nor have the next two. I'm still showing Ambassador status on both the website and app, even though the app shows my (believed) correct spend of just under $17k.
I did upgrade to the Luxury SPG card for a generous 100k point bonus not even a year and a half after getting my 35k SPG point sign up bonus. No credit pull for the upgrade, and I'll more than make back the $450 fee each year through the benefits.
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I'm realizing that I'm writing a lot about money lately… that's been formost on my brain with the 1st fast approaching. Lots to consider, lots to look over. But again I need to let go of the worry, leave it to the PTB… I need peace.
Actually, I've had 2 things on my brain – money and body clutter… the two can go together, I guess. But I've been focusing a lot on body clutter and ridding myself of it. Trying not to let my mood be influenced by the numbers on the scale, but working on being consistent. Today is another challenge, and it's name is potluck. I've got my salad, I've looked at the feast contributions, and decided that my salad is going to be the nummiest thing there… besides my dip. But I know what the dip tastes like, so I don't need to try it. I think I need to try a brownie cheescake bar, thought. I've recorded it and not so much in the damage arena. It will all happen in it's time, I just need to do my part to help it along.
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Purchase after lease expires?
Purchase after lease expires?
No one knows what a new battery costs. All MS battery packs are still under warranty.
Old tech by new S standards?
There are many drawbacks to purchasing a leased car especially a Tesla. The residual value on your lease car is way higher than a car with same tech as your car. You probably can purchase a car similar to yours on open market for thousands less than your residual value.
That is the main reason that I when I was in same situation last year, I opted to purchase a new car.
Also, note that in 2017, there was 7500$ federal tax credit that your lease company got instead of you, so the price of your car was 7500$ less than what you actually paid for.
Clearly you're over on mileage. Don't know if you went with 12K or 15K miles per year. Another three months to go, should put you in the 55,000 mile range. $4,750 charge (yikes) if you only signed for 12,000 miles per year. $2,500 if 15K per year.
Typically, as stated above, due to Tesla's high residual values, it's almost always not worth purchasing.
From experience, as with everything, Tesla does NOT negotiate. I tried, others have tried, to no avail. I offered $55,000 for my car. They wouldn't even consider it. It was listed around $50,000 as a CPO a few months later, and they had to include a 4 year warranty, which I wouldn't have gotten if I purchased it. Plus whatever service they did.
I wouldn't worry about the lifespan on the battery so much in making your decision. But, I would worry about driving ANY Tesla outside of warranty, which you're already out of. While they're mostly, reliable cars, Tesla is not at all cheap when it comes to repairs.
Your battery will continue to degrade over time. As do all batteries. Your range will decline over time, as it will for any used Tesla. A battery replacement for your car would probably be in the $25,000 range. Although, you likely could find a used one from a salvaged vehicle for less.
I am simply recommending, do all the math to be sure it makes sense. If your case is anything close to mine and others, your residual value is notably higher than what the car is worth. If you buy it, you take it as is. Look on Tesla's CPO website. Chances are, you'll find several offerings of the same year car / options as yours for less than your buyout price. Keep in mind, depending on what state you're in, you'll possibly have to pay sales tax on that price as well.
55,000 miles, while for a Tesla isn't that bad. However, in terms of the used car market, it's a relatively large number for a 3 year old car. Most high mileage Tesla's sell at significant discounts from outside dealers or private party. Thus, you need to consider resale value if you ever do want to unload it. The CPO's on Tesla's website, generally have far less mileage for lower prices.
So, check your figures. If you can buy a CPO with 30,000 miles for the same price or less than the cost of buying out your car, what makes more sense? Second, if you buy a CPO with under 50,000 miles, you get a 4 year / 50,000 mile warranty included with it, from the date of purchase. So that gives you 50,000 miles of worry free driving. Again, likely at a lower cost than your buyout.
Also, keep in mind, Tesla significantly lowered their prices last year on the Model S. My 2019 Raven was $20,000 cheaper than what my Dad paid for is pre-Raven Model S (same LR version) just a few months prior. That $20,000 trickled down to the used car market. Hence, all Tesla's instantly became less valuable, including yours, mine and everyone else's. Yet, your residual value did not decline with it. So, unless Tesla somehow (unlikely) changed their mind and are now willing to negotiate buyout prices, it's almost always a bad deal to buy out a leased vehicle at the residual price.
That's the answer to your first question.
Second and third questions, not really an issue to worry about. But, should have to replace the battery at $25,000, you just paid more than half of what you likely would pay for a complete used car with a 50,000 mile warranty. If a motor goes out, probably about $8,000. Screen, I think is in the $2,500 range. Door handles I've heard can be over $1,000. Point being, they're costly to repair if they break. Fortunately they don't break too often, but it only takes once to wipe out any benefit of saving a few bucks on the purchase of the car. Although, assuming your residual to be higher than the value, you likely won't even save those few bucks at the purchase.
Either order a new one and enjoy the benefits of the Raven version, which are notable, or go order one of the CPO's on their website of any version you choose.
Best of luck to you.
Don't get in the weeds about battery replacement. It's not something that's going to come up with that low mileage a car, plus you're only half way through the warranty. Door handles now run just over $300 to replace, but I imagine they'd be tacking on an extended warranty that renders the expenses over the next 2 or 4 years moot. Whatever premium you'd pay above the used lot may be worth it to get a car with an unparalleled history, both in how the car has been treated but also reliability. You'll never have that peace of mind with someone else's seconds. My main reservation would be about whether the range suffices and history should have informed you of that by now, unless you're approaching a life transition that will change your driving habits.
I don't necessarily disagree with BigHorn's comments about knowing the history of the car. All depends on how long you keep cars. Me, I don't keep them out of warranty. Three years generally and on to the next, hence why leasing works so well for me. Same thing though if I purchase a used car. My thinking at that point is: If it has a warranty, is a fairly low mileage car that is clean and looks good, then, who cares what the car's history is. If it breaks, its covered under warranty. Not my problem. I'll be unloading the car before the warranty is up anyway.
For those that keep cars longer and outside of warranty, naturally your thinking will be different and the car's history may have some relevance.
BH...based on your experience, what percentage of cars about 4-6 years old, with between 50 to 100k miles, have had major issues with drivetrain, battery, suspension, or MCU?
My take is, esp with the restrictions on buying used from Tesla, I'd rather stick with the "Devil I know"
In other words, "If you like your car, you can keep your car". Even if the MCU will crap out one day...
@AERO, I can only give you data on cars older than seven years at 112k miles, an N of 1. ;-)
New ceramic bearing at 28k miles - drivetrain.
New refurbed HV battery at ?44k miles. Water intrusion, very uncommon.
New MCU1 shortly thereafter.
7 door handles. ;-)
No suspension issues.
For cars less than four years old, most of that list goes away, I expect.
Lots of these things have been sorted with quality improvement over the years. All the early cars had drive unit issues because of metal bearings. A switch to ceramic bearings took the longevity from 25k miles to at least ten times that. Early batteries seemed to last about 200k miles and they're aiming for 300-500k since. Suspension is more subject to road conditions and damage from poor tarmac. The list of MCU failures seem to occur after the 4 year mark. I don't know what's been done to improve the quality there though my MCU1 replacement functions much quicker than the original ever used to. Personally, I try to keep cars past the steep part of the depreciation curve, but that's my frugal nature.


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Last night, I traversed the brick streets of a dimly lit town, the sound of blood-curdling screams filled the air and it was hard to concentrate, especially when werewolves were strolling up and down the bridge that a weary traveler, like myself, had to make it past. I managed to cut down the rabid beasts and explore further down the Gothic looking buildings, past many lamp posts, discovering a hillside where I spotted burning humanoid beasts on crosses.
Along this trail there was an old church. I ventured into the church and found a creature known as the "blood-starved beast." I fought it, and I died. On the other side of the screen, was me: eyes wide, mouth open, extremely stumped. This was my fourth attempt at fighting said monster, but I still couldn't get enough of this punishing, yet enthralling video game called Bloodborne.
This is only one of the many universes I have traveled and I can assure you that each world is more different than the next. Video games have always been more than entertainment to me. The idea of taking on the role of another person, animal or thing is incredible to me. Nowadays, with the technology that many video game companies have at their disposal, it is possible to create immersive open-worlds that give you the choice to make your own decisions, which can affect the NPCs (Non-Player Characters) and the very world you inhabit.
Games like these make it hard not to spend your whole day deciding on crucial decisions that could affect a vast array of life within a world, like whether or not you should report a suspicious, fedora-sporting man in a post-apocalyptic bar who wants to set off a dormant nuke that lies in the middle of a town, or taking his deal, earning yourself a hefty amount of cash and getting front row seats to the nuclear explosion of the town. These decisions are what keep people like me engaged in a world where opportunities are endless and the only limit to your play-style is your imagination.
However, if open world exploration is not your cup of tea, then you might try your hand at the overwhelming amount of story-driven games that have plot lines ranging from a man who has survived a plane crash only to discover a twisted vision of a once thriving utopian underwater society, such as in Bioshock, or the story of a boy who finds his strength through friendship, all the while trying to rescue his friends with the aide of his new allies: Donald Duck and Goofy, from an ominous force known as "The Heartless," which threaten to destroy his universe and the universes of many other famed Disney characters in the video game series Kingdom Hearts.
My experiences with story-driven games has lead me to believe that games can conjure the same amount of emotions and reactions within a person as say a movie or a book would. In story-driven games especially, one learns to fall in love with a character who he or she connects with in one aspect or another. Much like art, a video game can be viewed by a large audience, and though the game may have been created with a message in mind (or even no message for that matter), it will leave a different impact on anyone who has played it.
Throughout many video game moments you will experience joy, anger, pain and awe. Whether you witness a father losing his daughter amidst the chaos of a viral outbreak; an off-earth village begin destroyed and its natives murdered because of a dark lord's relentless pursuit to eliminate members of an order dedicated to balance; a treasure-seeker fighting through a company of mercenaries while trying to leap off a derailed train cart that is falling from the side of a cliff; a battle-hardened squad from the Red Army aiding the final assault to take Nazi-infested Stalingrad during WWII; or a zombified canine smashing through a window you have passed by several times without incident, these events will leave you feeling something.
Not only can video games tell stories, but more often than not, they will have you telling stories about the times you've had with others. You and your friends will reminisce about the time your buddy lost all of his stars to you with one fell shake of his dice in Mario Party, preceding to then swear at you. You will have met a friendly player who may be on the other side of the globe, willing to work with you in order to discover the secrets of an endless desert in Journey. You and a friend will find yourselves as robots, using guns that create portals to try and solve deadly rooms of puzzles that only grow harder and harder with the progress that you make in Portal 2.
Video games combine the aspects of fun cooperative and competitive gameplay in a way that revolutionizes the way we spend a Friday night with a group of friends: slaying zombies or racing carts? It's your pick.
Soon, we will be able to wear a helmet on our heads that will allow us to enter these virtual worlds and provide an even greater, realistic experience, such as what the creators of Occulus VR have already done and are working on distributing to the general public. I am thrilled to see a true example of virtual reality making its way into the public during my lifetime, and I believe this type of technology will forever change the direction in which video games are headed.
Perhaps one day we will no longer need a helmet. With the experiments of virtual reality on video games we will begin to see a pattern of various other technological innovations, and I am proud that the games I have played since I was younger up until now serve as examples as to how far the gaming industry and culture has come.
So the next time a friend invites you over to play a video game, give them a chance. Your perspective on gaming may be changed just by holding a controller and having a good time.


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What dinosaurs ruled during this period and how long ago was it? Did T-rex live there or was is Pteranadon? Or maybe even Brontosaurus?
The Jurassic Period of dinosaurs probably brings memories of the movie Jurassic Park. And rightly so, since the dinosaurs so aptly portrayed in this movie are some of the same ones from the Jurassic Period.
The Jurassic Period is also known as the Age of the Dinosaurs and occurred 205 to 145 million years ago. This time is the second of three periods in the Mesozoic Era. The name Jurassic comes from the Jura Mountains between Switzerland and France.
In the beginning of the Jurassic Period most of the continents were joined together before the Atlantic began to form and the Americas split off from Africa. Eastern North America was primarily elevated and had a tendency to erode. Before the end of this period, the Pacific border of North America, from California to Alaska, was submerged. The end of this era in North America was marked by widespread folding along the western border of the continent with the intrusion of lava as the eastern edge of the plate that carries the Pacific Ocean was thrust underneath the westward drifting plate that carries the North American continent.
During this time lived the largest land animals to ever exist -- the Jurassic sauropods. Among these great giants were the Apatosaurus, also known as Brontosaurus, Brachiosaurus and Seismosaurus. Sauropods had four legs, long necks and fed on a variety of plants. They walked the great flood plains, eating leaves of tall conifers and drinking from the rivers as they traveled. Their history has been studied by paleontologists and it is believed they traveled at a leisurely place in a herd.
Though these Sauropods are shown standing on their hind legs to reach the tops of trees, scientists think these creatures really weren't capable of such a feat given their immense weight and size. But Brachiosaurus did have nostrils on the top of its head which enabled it to escape predators easier by going into water. What all the Sauropods had in common was their need to consume large amounts of food in order to survive. They needed to nearly eat continuously to keep up their energy and be able to escape predators.
Stegasaurs also lived during this time, including the well-known Stegosaurus. This dinosaur is famous for the row of back plates and spikes on the tail. With a very small head and large body, this dinosaur didn't move very fast and had a small brain. The plates down the back contained blood vessels, which helped the dinosaur regulate body temperature while also providing protection against predators.
The pint-sized birdlike Compsognathus lived during the late Jurassic period. This dinosaur was a carnivore with a jaw that contained many sharp teeth. The Compsognathus had hips similar to today's lizards and stood on its hind legs with the tail equipped for balancing while it chased after its prey.
Archaeopteryx existed in the Jurassic Period and was a feathered bird of sorts. Actually, this was a dinosaur with feathers as odd as that may sound. It had a long boy tail, three fingers on each hand, a long thin neck and a slight built skull with teeth in the jaw. Birds don't have either teeth or bony tails. Fossils of Archaeopteryx also indicate this dinosaur was capable of flying like birds of today.
The meat-eating dinosaur Allosaurus was prevalent during this time and had large, narrow jaws, long and well-muscled forelimbs with huge claws and large legs ending in clawed feet. They were fierce hunters able to grab prey with their clawed arms and rip it to shreds with their mighty jaws. It is even possible that the taloned hind limbs were used to take down large prey as well. The Allosaurus was a large carnivore during the late Jurassic Period. As a relative to the Tyrannosaurus of the Cretaceous period, this fearsome meat-eater grew up to 40 feet long from head to tail. Its head could be up to 3 feet long and was filled with sharp teeth that could bite giant chunks of flesh from its prey. The hands and feet had sharp claws that could be used for grasping prey while it walked on its hind legs, using its heavy tail for balance.
Dinosaurs in the water were also present during the Jurassic Period. One such creature was Ichthyosaurus. They had flexible bodies and presumedly swam by undulating like today's eels. Ichthyosaurus was not a dinosaur but within a separate group of marine vertebrates. These swimmers first appeared during the previous Triassic period and became more advanced during the Jurassic Period.
As for plant life, there were no palm trees like the dinosaurs would have liked, or even any other flowering plants. Instead, ferns, ginkgoes and true cycads thrived during the Jurassic Period. Conifers also existed, including close relatives of today's redwoods, cypresses, pines, and yews.


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Golf Club Passo Monte Croce
Address: Via San Giuseppe 55
Town: 39030 SESTO PUSTERIA in the holiday region Three Peaks/3 Zinnen in the Dolomites
Province: BZ
Altitude: mt 1636 slm
Facilities: 6 greens for marksmanship, driving range, precision golf, puttingreen, club rental, bar, hotel, Beauty- Wellness-Center.
Facilities: lodge, outdoor grill with wide sunny terrace.
Closing day: none
Season: May - November
How to get: 6 Km far from Sesto Pusteria. SS 52 to Passo Monte Croce
Motorways: A22 exit Fortezza/Franzfeste, direction Brunico, S. Candido/Innichen, Sesto/Sexten. A27 exit Ponte nelle Alpi, direction S. Stefano di Cadore, Passo Monte Croce.


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The Ultimate Winter Wedding Outfit Guide
When it comes to finding the perfect winter wedding outfit, there's a lot of aspects to consider. You want to stay warm but you also want to dress for the occasion and be fashionable. Being invited to a winter wedding can give you the chance to experiment with a new look, but just make sure you follow the dress code and acknowledge the location of the wedding. Check out this guide for being fashionable and functional at your next winter wedding.
Go for Something Form Fitting
Every woman loves something that fits her perfectly. When shopping for the perfect ensemble, find something that fits you and that is flattering to your body type. If it's a formal affair, don't go with something flashy or sexy, but something that is modest and appealing.
Make sure you find out if the wedding is black tie, white tie, or casual ahead of time so you can dress accordingly.
Opt for a Shorter Heel
We all love wearing high heels, but let's save those for summer weddings. Give your feet a break and head out in a smaller heel. Your dancing feet will you love for that.
If the wedding you are attending brings colder weather, opt for a booty so your toes stay warm or make sure your heels are closed-toed. We don't want your feet freezing, especially if the reception is outdoors.
Keep your Makeup Natural
It's the holidays, but we don't need to go all-in on the makeup when attending a formal wedding. Keep the natural look in your mind when you start to get ready. Stick with nudes, light pinks, and subtle shimmer. If you want to spice it up a little consider wearing a bold lipstick or gloss.
Settle for Dainty with Jewelry
When pairing your jewelry with your outfit, keep it chic and simple. Save the bigger pieces of jewelry for the holiday parties.
Shop for jewelry to match your outfit go with a dainty bracelet and a thin hoop earring, leave the necklace at home this time. We are going for the delicate look this winter wedding season.
Wear Dark Tones that Compliment the Season
Keep to dark and warm tones when planning your outfit. It is the winter season and we should keep that in mind when dressing for the occasion.
Stray away from bright and vibrant colors, we don't want to take the attention away from the bride. Look for a dark maroon or even black for the occasion. This way, you'll be able to pair silver jewelry with your outfit.
Choose Long Dresses and Pants
It is winter, so leave the cocktail dresses tucked away. Look for a long dress that flows off of your legs nicely or even a mid-shin length. You either want to show off your shoes or you don't.
If you want to show off a little leg, shop for a long sleeve so you aren't showing too much skin. Plus, you'll be able to stay warm without compromising your look with a jacket.
Consider Layering
Layering is a must, especially if the event is outdoors. Winter weddings are the perfect opportunity to layer up. Even if the wedding is not outside, wear a scarf and a nice long coat just in case you end up outdoors for a breath of fresh air.
If it is outside you'll want to make sure you have a heavy coat, leather gloves, and an appropriate hat or headband. You don't want to be shivering as your friends walk down the aisle.
When planning for a winter wedding outfit, always make sure you plan and acknowledge the formality and the location. Keep it modest and delicate when planning your outfit.
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|WGST 222 - Reltnshp Vlnce &Sexual Assault
This course will examine intimate partner violence, sexual assault and stalking. We will examine theories about intimate partner violence, frequency and prevalence of rape, and social and cultural contributors to domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault on college campuses. We will also evaluate current systems and policies that exist to support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. We will then discuss what we can do individually and collectively as a community to end gender violenc
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Schedule Types: Seminar
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