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Things are heating up between Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott! After going public with their romance at Coachella, the pair packed on the PDA once again, this time while sitting courtside at the Houston Rockets' playoff game.
Kylie Jenner, 19, jetted to Houston to support her new man, Travis Scott's, NBA team, the Houston Rockets, in the playoffs on April 25. The duo sat courtside at the game, and they weren't shy about showing affection for one another — he was even photographed with his hand on her leg! CLICK FOR PICS OF KYLIE AND TRAVIS AT THE NBA PLAYOFFS.
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After splitting from Tyga, 27, in March, Kylie briefly enjoyed the single life, but it seems like she's already getting pretty serious with Travis. The two were first linked on April 1,, when they attended the launch party for PrettyLittleThings.com. Although there were no photos of them together at the event, reports say they were 'flirting' and that she was even sitting on his lap at one point!
Then, the two all-but-confirmed that they've been seeing each other romantically when they were caught on-camera holding hands at Coachella. Kylie attended the festival to watch the rapper perform, and they were even reportedly making out on the grounds, too!
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As we prepare to start another new year, I thought it would be nice to take a look at the classic song that is always played at New Year's. This song has been around almost as long as our country has and the history of the song is pretty interesting so I thought you might enjoy reading a little more about it.
It is hard to believe that 2013 is almost over. It has been quite a year. I hope you all find yourselves in a place where you can look back on this past year with fond memories. I hope that you find yourselves among loved ones as the new year comes into being and when you hear this song played you can think upon old memories and friends with fondness for their story is a part of your story. It is also my hope that you can look forward to the new year and all the great things that will come with the new year.
It has been a pure joy in my life writing this blog over the past several years and I am looking forward to another great year of blogs in 2014. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I do writing them.
I hope you enjoy this look at this old classic. Happy New Year!
Original recording by Guy Lambardo.
Live version from New Year's 1946 by the Guy Lambardo and his Canadian Orchestra.
Version of the song on bag pipes.
Singing of the song from the classic It's a Wonderful Life.
Shirley Temple singing the song in the 1937 classic Wee Willie Winkie.
How to play the song on the piano.
"Auld Lang Syne" is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of a traditional folk song. It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Boy Scout youth movement, in many countries, uses it as a close to jamborees and other functions.
The song's Scots title may be translated into English literally as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago", "days gone by" or "old times". Consequently "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times".
The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton(1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns. Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time…" in his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.
Robert Burns sent a copy of the original song to the Scots Musical Museum with the remark, "The following song, an old song, of the olden times, and which has never been in print, nor even in manuscript until I took it down from an old man." Some of the lyrics were indeed "collected" rather than composed by the poet; the ballad "Old Long Syne" printed in 1711 by James Watson shows considerable similarity in the first verse and the chorus to Burns' later poem, and is almost certainly derived from the same "old song".
Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
and never thought upon;
The flames of Love extinguished,
and fully past and gone:
Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
that loving Breast of thine;
That thou canst never once reflect
On Old long syne.
On Old long syne my Jo,
On Old long syne,
That thou canst never once reflect,
On Old long syne.
It is a fair supposition to attribute the rest of the poem to Burns himself.
There is some doubt as to whether the melody used today is the same one Burns originally intended, but it is widely used in Scotland and in the rest of the world.
Singing the song on Hogmanay or New Year's Eve very quickly became a Scots custom that soon spread to other parts of the British Isles. As Scots (not to mention English, Welsh and Irish people) emigrated around the world, they took the song with them.
A manuscript of "Auld Lang Syne" is held in the permanent collection of The Lilly Library at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
The song begins by posing a rhetorical question as to whether it is right that old times be forgotten, and is generally interpreted as a call to remember long-standing friendships. Thomson's Select Songs of Scotland was published in 1799 in which the second verse about greeting and toasting was moved to its present position at the end.
Most common use of the song involves only the first verse and the chorus. The last lines of both of these are often sung with the extra words "For the sake of" or "And days of", rather than Burns' simpler lines. This allows one note for each word, rather than the slight melisma required to fit Burns' original words to the melody.
Burns' original Scots verse
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp !
and surely I'll be mine !
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We twa hae run about the braes,
and pu'd the gowans fine ;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
sin auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn,
frae morning sun till dine ;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
sin auld lang syne.
And there's a hand, my trusty fiere !
and gie's a hand o' thine !
And we'll tak a right gude-willy waught,
for auld lang syne.
English translation
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you'll buy your pint cup !
and surely I'll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we've wandered many a wearyfoot,
since auld lang syne.
We two have paddled in thestream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
And there's a hand my trustyfriend !
And give me a hand o' thine !
And we'll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
The tune to which "Auld Lang Syne" is commonly sung is a pentatonic Scots folk melody, probably originally a sprightly dance in a much quicker tempo.
English composer William Shield seems to quote the "Auld Lang Syne" melody briefly at the end of the overture to his opera Rosina, which may be its first recorded use. The contention that Burns borrowed the melody from Shield is for various reasons highly unlikely, although they may very well both have taken it from a common source, possibly a strathspey called The Miller's Wedding or The Miller's Daughter. The problem is that tunes based on the same set of dance steps necessarily have a similar rhythm, and even a superficial resemblance in melodic shape may cause a very strong apparent similarity in the tune as a whole. For instance, Burns' poem Coming Through the Rye is sung to a tune that might also be based on the Miller's Wedding. The origin of the tune of God Save the Queen presents a very similar problem and for just the same reason, as it is also based on a dance measure.
In 1855, different words were written for the Auld Lang Syne tune by Albert Laighton and titled, "Song of the Old Folks." This song was included in the tunebook, Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Tunes published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1860. For many years it was the tradition of the Stoughton Musical Society to sing this version in memory of those who had died that year.
Songwriter George M. Cohan quotes the first line of the "Auld Lang Syne" melody in the second to last line of the chorus of You're a Grand Old Flag. It is plain from the lyrics that this is deliberate.
John Philip Sousa quotes the melody in the Trio section of his 1924 march "Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company"
In the Sacred Harp choral tradition, an arrangement of it exists under the name "Plenary". The lyrics are a memento mori and begin with the words "Hark! from the tomb a doleful sound". Another Christian arrangement, once popular in India, is "Hail! Sweetest, Dearest Tie That Binds" by Amos Sutton.
The University of Virginia's alma mater ("The Good Old Song") is also sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne".
"Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung at the conclusion of New Year gatherings in Scotland and around the world, especially in English-speaking countries.
It is common practice that everyone joins hands with the person next to them to form a great circle around the dance floor. At the beginning of the last verse, everyone crosses their arms across their breast, so that the right hand reaches out to the neighbor on the left and vice versa. When the tune ends, everyone rushes to the middle, while still holding hands. When the circle is re-established, everyone turns under the arms to end up facing outwards with hands still joined.
In countries other than Scotland the hands are often crossed from the beginning of the song at variance with Scottish custom. The Scottish practice was demonstrated by the Queen at the Millennium Dome celebrations for the year 2000. The English press berated her for not "properly" crossing her arms, unaware that she was correctly following the Scottish tradition.
As well as celebrating the New Year, "Auld Lang Syne" is very widely used to symbolize other "endings/new beginnings" – including farewells, funerals (and other memorials of the dead), graduations, the end of a (non-New Year) party or a Boy Scout gathering, the election of a new government, the last lowering of the Union Jack as a British colony achieves independence and even the closing of a retail store. The melody is also widely used for other words, especially the songs of sporting and other clubs, and even national anthems. In Scotland and other parts of Britain, in particular, it is associated with celebrations and memorials of Robert Burns. The following list of specific uses is far from comprehensive.
- In Scotland, it is often sung at the end of a céilidh or a dance.
- The tune is played, and sung by the crowd, in the final stages of the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- In many Burns Clubs, it is sung at the end of the Burns supper.
- In Great Britain, it is played at the close of the annual Congress (conference) of the Trades Union Congress.
- The song is sung at the end of the Last Night of the Proms by the audience (rather than the performers) and so it is not often listed on the official program.
- The song is played at the Passing Out Parade of Young Officers in the Royal Navy as they march up the steps of the Britannia Royal Naval College; and at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for young officers joining the British Army, as the cadets march up the steps of their famous Old College building – to the beat of the slow march, after the tune "Will ye no come back?". This custom (or something very like it) is also followed in Naval and Military colleges in many other countries, especially members and former members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Examples include the Royal Military College of Canada, the Royal Military College (Malaysia), the National Defence Academy (India), the Indian Military Academy, the Officers Training Academy (India), the Pakistan Military Academy, and at the equivalent colleges in Singapore, Burma and Nigeria.
- Since 2007, the melody has been used as an introduction to the mass chorus of "America the Beautiful" that is played by the twelve finalist corps at the Finals Retreat at the Drum Corps International World Championships. Coincidentally, "Auld Lang Syne" and "America the Beautiful" have the same meter, and the lyrics can be sung interchangeably.
Auld Lang Syne has been translated into many languages, and the song is widely sung in many parts of the world. The song's pentatonic scale matches scales used in Korea, Japan, India, China and other East Asian countries, which has facilitated its "nationalisation" in the East. The following particular examples mostly detail things that are special or unusual about the use of the song in a particular country.
- In India and Bangladesh, the melody was the direct inspiration for the popular Bengali song "Purano shei diner kotha" (Memories of the Good Old Days) composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, and forms one of the more recognisable tunes inRabindra Sangeet (Rabindra's Songs), a body of work of 2,230 songs and lyrical poems that form the backbone of Bengali music.
- In Denmark, the song was translated in 1927 by the famous Danish poet Jeppe Aakjær. Much like Robert Burns' use of dialect, Aakjær translated the song into the Danish dialect sallingbomål, a dialect from the northern part of western Jutland, south of the Limfjord, often hard for other Danes to understand. The song "Skuld gammel venskab rejn forgo" ("Should auld acquantaince be forgot"), is an integral part of the Danish Højskole tradition, and often associated with more rural areas and old traditions. Also, the former Danish rock group Gasolin modernised the melody in 1974 with their pop ballad Stakkels Jim ("Poor Jim").
- Before the composition of "Aegukga"'s tune, the lyrics of South Korea's national anthem were sung to the tune of this song until composer Ahn Eak-tai composed a new melody to the existing lyrics.
- Before 1972, it was the tune for the Gaumii salaam anthem of The Maldives (with the current words).
- In the Netherlands, the melody is most known for the Dutch football song "Wij houden van Oranje" (We love Orange) performed by André Hazes.
- In Thailand, the song "Samakkhi Chumnum" ("สามัคคีชุมนุม", "Together in unity"), which is set to the familiar melody, is sung after sports, and at the end of Boy Scout jamborees as well as for the New Year. The meaning is about the King and national unity. It is commonly believed to be a Thai traditional song.
- In Japan, Auld Lang Syne is known as Ōrudo Rangu Sain ( オールド・ラング・サイン?), but people in Japan usually associate the melody with Hotaru no Hikari instead, which has the same tune but different lyrics, or a contrafactum. Hotaru no Hikari is played at some school graduation ceremonies, and the closing of the New Year's Eve show NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. The melody is played as a background music at department stores in Japan to let the customers know that establishment is closing soon, most of the time coupled with a verbal announcement.
The strong and obvious associations of the song and its melody have made it a common staple for film soundtracks from the very early days of "talking" pictures to the present – hundreds of films and television series' episodes have used it for background, generally but by no means exclusively to evoke the New Year.
- On 30 June 1997, the tune was played by the silver and pipe bands from the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, at the departure of Hong Kong's 28th and last British Governor, Chris Patten, from his official residence, Government House, Hong Kong.
- In October 2000, it was played as the body of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau left Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the last time, going to Montreal for the state funeral.
- On the sinking of the Japanese ship Montevideo Maru in World War II, carrying 1,053 Australians (mostly POWs), the Australians in the water sang this for their trapped mates as the ship went down.
- In Pakistan, the tune was played at the formal resignation of President Pervez Musharraf as the country's Chief of Army Staff.
- On 30 November 2009, students and staff at the University of Glasgow sang the song in 41 different languages simultaneously.
- Jimi Hendrix can be heard playing a version of the song on the 1969 'Live at Fillmore East' recording of a 31 December 1969, concert.
- Elvis Presley released his version on his album Elvis – New Year's Eve '76 (Live In Pittsburgh).
- Bobby Darin released his version in October 1960. His rendition has changes in most of the lyrics to make the song more of a Christmas song.
- Billy Joel sang and released "Auld Lang Syne" in his live CD titled 2000 Years: The Millennium Concert, and is known to play the song both lyrically or piano solo in his concerts during the holiday season.
- Boney M. recorded a eurodisco version in 1984 for the limited-release album Christmas with Boney M.
- Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians performed "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Eve for decades until his death in 1977; helping to popularize its use in the United States. His version is played in Times Square every New Years immediately following the dropping of the ball.
- Prince performed "Auld Lang Syne" on 12/31/87 with Miles Davis, and transitioned into "Purple Rain" to the same chords as "Purple Rain."
- Mariah Carey recorded a dance version of "Auld Lang Syne" for her 2010 Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You. A music video was also recorded and released.
- Pink Martini recorded a samba-influenced version of "Auld Lang Syne" (in English, Arabic, and French) that was the final track of their 2010 holiday album Joy to the World and was later included in their 2011 compilation album A Retrospective.
- Rod Stewart recorded the song for his 2012 album Merry Christmas, Baby where it is the last track on the album.
- In 1999 Kenny G's rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" was remixed featuring clips of major events from the 20th century. This rendition reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, and #40 on the Mainstream Top 40 Chart.


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The first time I tasted pomegranate molasses, my best friend in law school – a tremendous cook – had brushed it on some halved peaches and grilled them based on a recipe in one of the Chris Schlesinger cookbooks. The grilling brought out the juice in the peaches and caramelized the pomegranate molasses, yielding a sweet and tart sticky glaze. When I left Minneapolis in '97, one of her going-away gifts to me was a bottle of the stuff. Gluttony has its rewards.
Pomegranate molasses is not a true molasses – it is reduced pomegranate juice. The taste is reminiscent of caramel, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. You can use it as an ingredient in glazes for grilling, but I think it is best as a condiment added after cooking, as in this chicken dish from last night. Increasingly, you can buy it at regular grocery stores, but if not, Whole Foods and any market supplying Middle Eastern foods will carry it. Sumac is available at Middle Eastern groceries or online via Penzey's or the Spice House.
Note: the fried cauliflower and labneh are a shout out to Michael Solomonov's fabulous Philadelphia restaurant, Zahav.
Again, for a quick meal, break down the chicken rather than roasting it whole, because the parts will cook within 30 minutes. Meanwhile, as the chicken roasts and then rests, assemble the labneh and fry the cauliflower.
1 chicken, broken down, breasts and leg/thigh quarters only
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp pimenton (smoked spanish paprika)
1/2 tsp ground sumac (if unavailable, substitute 1 tsp lemon juice)
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 small head frisee, washed, dried, and chopped (1″)
1 red onion, sliced thinly
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground sumac (if unavailable, substitute 1 tsp lemon juice)
Fried cauliflower:
1 cauliflower, washed well, florets cut off
2 c olive oil
1 c labneh (or strained greek yoghurt, like Fage)
1 tbsp dill, fronds only, minced
1 tbsp mint leaves, chiffonade
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon and salt
Chicken: 40 minutes
Oven 350F
Cut the leg-thigh joint (do not cut through meat). Combine salt, pimenton, and sumac. Gently lift the skin on the chicken but do not remove; rub the mixture under the skin and season the reverse (skinless) side.
Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil when hot. Add chicken, skin side down. Baste meat as fat melts. Turn chicken over, baste again, and place in oven. Roast, basting twice, for 20 minutes. Test for doneness (165F). Remove and rest. Immediately before serving, return to pan skin-side up and baste skin with rendered chicken fat/olive oil. Place under broiler and heat to crisp skin.
Serve, drizzled with pomegranate molasses, with sumac-dusted onions (below) and frisee. For a more substantial meal, serve with steamed basmati rice instead of the frisee.
Sumac dusted onions: 10 minutes
Prepare while chicken roasts. Place a skillet over medium-high heat; add a small quantity of oil when hot. Add the sliced onion and saute, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until tender and caramelized in parts. Season with salt and sumac. Set aside.
Cauliflower: 30 minutes
Prepare while chicken roasts and rests. Slice the cauliflower florets thinly (1/4″). Combine all the remaining ingredients except the olive oil. Prepare a pan or large plate with several layers of paper towels.
In a saucepot, heat the oil to 350F. When hot, add the cauliflower in batches (no deeper than a single layer per batch), using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer. Turn once as the florets turn golden. When totally golden, remove with the skimmer and drain on paper towels. Repeat batches. Season with sea salt.
Spoon the herbed labneh into a shallow plate. Arrange the cauliflower on top. Snip chives or fresh dill over all.


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Over their full lifetime, a compact fluorescent light bulb will consume 3.9 times less energy than an incandescent bulb. Although CFL's contain mercury themselves, their actual operation will introduce less mercury into the atmosphere than incandescent bulbs due to the fact that coal power plants spew out mercury. If your CFL bulb lasts longer than 50 hrs, then they will indeed save energy over their entire lifecycle. CFL's, like many technologies, are ultimately only a stepping stone towards better, currently more expensive things, such as LED lighting, which promises to be even more efficient than CFLs.
"Everything is born from dust, and everything ends as dust. The relative importance of what happens in between depends not just on how it lived, but also how long it lived." - a Ben Kenney original
Note: If you don't want to read all of this, here is the key point. If a CFL bulb lasts for longer than 50hrs, then the total life cycle energy consumption of the CFL will be lower than that of an incandescent bulb even though they are more complicated to make.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting in the U.S. accounts for 22% of electricity consumption and costs American's $58 billion a year. If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (your everyday energy "efficient" bulb), we would save $600 million per year in energy costs and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 800,000 cars.
These numbers account for the life of the bulb though, not the entire life cycle of the bulb. The question of whether we can be more lighting efficient by using compact fluorescent bulbs needs an in depth analysis of how much energy is required to make and recycle the bulb. It's actually quite complex. Here's why.
When evaluating energy consumption or CO2 emissions of a technology, the full lifecycle of the product should be considered, not just its lifetime productivity. A proper analysis should include the CO2 emissions or embodied energy associated with all of the raw materials, all of the transportation and distribution, the operation and finally the recycling or decommissioning of the product. You'll find a couple different names for this type of assessment popping up: energy return on energy invested (EROI), well-to-wheel (these two are typically used for fuels), dust-to-dust, cradle-to-grave or more correctly, life cycle analysis (LCA).
The LCA is what really matters when talking about energy consmption/CO2 emissions. You're probably familiar with the mother of all LCA debates: ethanol - does it produce more CO2 than gasoline over its lifetime, doesn't it? It's a hugely important question since the wrong policy decisions are being made right now by politicians who just don't know. In the same sense as the ethanol lifecycle, you wouldn't think about oil from Alberta's oil sands without thinking about natural gas, water or strip mining, or about coal power without thinking mountain top removal.
So why is it that we only think about the lifetime of an energy efficient light bulb (in this article, a compact fluorescent light bulb, CFL) and not its dust-to-dust lifecycle?
It's likely because we're really only interested in our bottom line - the fact that energy efficient light bulbs use 13W instead of 60W, which could save us money. That, and because accounting for the total life cycle is notoriously difficult.
Keeping in mind the time requirements and expertise required to do a lifecycle analysis, I'm in no position to do one myself (and very few are), but luckily, I've found people who are.
If you have a compact fluorescent light bulb, take a look at it. It's clearly more complex than your typical incandescent light bulb (your typical "in-efficient" bulb). The lamp tube of the CFL twirls in every-which direction, but there's also complexity underneath: Coating the inside of the tube is phosphor, floating around inside the tube is ~5mg of mercury vapour (not much compared to a typical mercury thermometer which has around 250mg). There's even a 24 component microchip (officially called the ballast) in every single CFL bulb! I tore one apart (carefully), this is what it looks like:
Compare this to an incandescent bulb with a tungsten filament, is simple more beautiful?
The lifetime of the compact fluorescent light bulb is where it really shines compared to the incandescent. An incandescent light bulb heats the tungsten filament by passing a current through it. This process sees 90-95% of the energy input going to heat and 5-10% going to light. In contrast, the CFL operates in a completely different way. Electricity is passed between two filament cathodes which stimulates mercury atoms to radiate ultraviolet radiation and heat. The UV radiation is transformed into light via the phosphor coating on the tube. With this process, about 25% of the energy input goes towards making light and 75% goes to heat.
When your CFL dies, it's not recommended that you throw it out, this'll just increase the chances of the mercury getting out into the open. The mercury can be recycled or disposed of properly and there are specific CFL recycling programs in place. For incandescent, no guide lines, just throw it in the trash.
Although difficult to come across, I found a life-cycle study comparing CFL bulbs to incandescent bulbs, written by Dutch researchers from the Technical University of Denmark. The total energy input for the production of a CFL light bulb comes to 1.7kWh compared to 0.3kWh for a single incandescent light bulb. The inputs are summarized in the figure below. \
* This assumes the CFL bulb operates for 8000hrs and the incandescent bulb operates for 1000hrs
** This assumes that the energy required to recycle a CFL bulb is equal to its production
Bulb for bulb, the energy "efficient" kind requires 5.7 times more energy to make than the incandescent bulbs, BUT, they last 8 times longer (1000hrs lifetime for incandescent bulbs vs 8000hrs lifetime for a CFL). So for every 1 compact fluorescent bulb that is made, 8 incandescent bulbs are made. Advantage CFL.
During the operation phase, the CFL needs 120kWh over its lifetime, whereas 1 incandescent bulb needs 60kWh or 480kWh for 8 incandescent bulbs. Advantage CFL.
The study that I cited above neglects the recycling stage, so I assumed here that it takes as much energy to recycle a CFL bulb as it takes to produce, 1.7kWh whereas an incandescent bulb is simply thrown out, and I assign 0kWh to the recycling stage of the incandescent. Advantage incandescent.
Although CFL bulbs are supposed to last 8 times longer than the typical incandescent bulb, more often than not (at least in my experience), they seem to burn out prematurely. Given that they take more energy to make, bulb-for-bulb, this got me thinking. How long does a CFL bulb need to be running for until it breaks even (energy wise) compared to an incandescent light bulb? The answer's in the graph below - 50hrs.
Ever since I tore apart my old CFL bulb to find the microchip inside, I have been unconvinced that these bulbs provided any energy savings at all. Now I know that they do. Over their full lifetime, a compact fluorescent light bulb will consume 3.9 times less energy than an incandescent bulb. Although CFL's contain mercury themselves, their actual operation will introduce less mercury into the atmosphere than incandescent bulbs due to the fact that coal power plants spew out mercury. If your CFL bulb lasts longer than 50hrs, then they will indeed save energy over their entire lifecycle. CFL's, like many technologies, are ultimately only a stepping stone towards better, currently more expensive things, such as LED lighting, which promises to be even more efficient than CFLs.
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Ancient Vibrational Healing - Secret Sound Codes of the Ancients
March 11, 2016
Hosted by Dr. Mary Anne Chase
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In ancient legends across the globe, people lived remarkably long lives. Today we are uncovering their secrets to health and a balanced life! Three time author Jill Mattson describes ancient practices to "tune" body organs, fill our auras full of light (leading to greater health) using sonic forms of vitamins, stimulating muscles with sounds and much more. Sound & Music, a free pliable source of energy, was mastered by ancients (using it in tandem with quantum physics) and we can take advantage of such healthy, invigorating subtle energy today for an amazing array of benefits!
The Healing Whisper: A Return to Peace with host Dr. Mary Anne Chase
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This show is about learning to listen to your heart. To find those issues of the heart that can keep us stressed out and sick. You will learn about ways of healing energetically, spiritually, and physically. It's time for learning about ways of healing beyond the prescription pills.
Dr. Mary Anne Chase
Dr. Mary Anne Chase was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Oral Roberts University as an undergraduate and then attended dental school at the University of Colorado. She was in private practice as a general dentist for 20 years before retiring. Since retiring, she has been a health and life coach for many individuals.
Mary Anne received training as a Health Coach from Hilton Johnson in 2010 and then was trained as a Certified Healing Codes Practitioner in 2011. Dr. Mary Anne's heart rests in the healing arts, with life issues of men and women in their mid-years, but especially with dental and medical professionals and their unique stress issues.
Mary Anne feels her greatest award is to have juggled a medical professional career, marriage and the raising of two daughters successfully. She has also received awards in public speaking from Toastmasters International. Mary Anne is also a gardener and sings with her church and a community choir.


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What would YOU do if you were a foreigner teaching in China?
"Don't do it, Alex," Tony shouted.
"No," Hans agreed. "They will be embarrassed," he added in his jaw-twisting German accent.
"Embarrassed?" Alex echoed.
It was Thanksgiving, and the International Affairs Office was hosting a dinner for the foreign teachers and some of the Chinese teachers. They occupied two large circular tables in adjoining dining rooms upstairs of the hotel restaurant across from the main campus, the restaurant where Alex and Jerry ate on the first day he arrived in the city. Joining them were the three Fu Wu Yuan ladies who worked for IAO.
Again, members of the hotel staff served as waitresses in their green and gray short skirt uniforms and Big Chief Dr. Zhu drafted Little Chief Jeremy to pour the water, wine, and Snow beer. To their table, they brought turkey that had been sliced in large flat pieces with a turkey head propped up in the center of the serving plate.
Before they were seated for the meal, Alex stood away from one of the tables with Tony and Hans. They complained to each other about the teaching situation in the English Department, and Tony groused about how his students had told him that Chinese teachers sometimes sold to them answers to exams in advance. All three of them balked at the idea of submitting blank copies of their exams to the department prior to the final exams, one of the requirements given to them verbally — not in writing; however, when Alex suggested that they talk to school administrators about what the department was doing, his two colleagues abandoned their tough stance and turned their vehemence against him.
"Yes. You will embarrass them."
"Okay. Fine. Let them be embarrassed."
The room seemed to grow warmer. The colors in the wall, the varnish of the woodwork, and the clothing of those seated around him seemed to increase in brightness and richness, like the colors on a television screen that seemed to overflow the boundaries of the characters and objects when someone turned up the contrast. The faces of the other diners at the table became as blurred as their over-lapping voices, and the sounds and images seemed to swarm together like a flowing combination of melted butter and syrup.
"Don't do it," Tony again demanded.
Tony used the assertive tone that he often used in bars when he began comparing universities in America with universities in Canada. Since he was a Canadian, it was natural that he regard American universities unfavorably during a comparison, but when his diatribes became more and more often launched from the bottom of his cups, only to be joined by Jody with her comparing an American education with a supposedly superior one from Britain, Alex decided to stop joining them for dinner – dinners that usually devolved into later visits to a bar where Marie's drinking led to her sitting at the table in a sullen stupor and Tony's drinking led to his being increasingly generous with his fatuous and unsubstantiated rhetoric.
"You can't point out their flaws and errors in this country, Alex," Hans continued. "They don't want their positions to be made more difficult by complaints from below. They only want to hear compliments from below. That's why they hold dinners for the Chinese teachers and demand that they attend. They want to be given face."
Hans and Tony were so emphatic that Alex felt cowed. He didn't know what to do with his indignation. Had he already started drinking Snow beer from the green bottles, he might have been relaxed enough or confident enough to shift into response mode, not that being more forthright with his colleagues would have guaranteed any recovery of face on his part.


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with the boy...
We were out running errands yesterday and he wanted to listen to Radio Disney. When a new song came on he wanted to argue that it was The Cheetah Girls, and not Hannah Montana (aka Miley Cyrus). But it was indeed Hannah Montana.
He was just plain WRONG!
What does that silly boy think? That his old man does not know The Cheetah Girls from Hannah/Miley?
Heck I can even name the JoBros, dude.
God, I really am sooooooooo lame.
Monday, September 03, 2007
One of those conversations I never though I'd have
with the boy...
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Marissa Paltridge
Career Consultant
In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take
A LITTLE ABOUT MEHey All! I like to call myself a professional matchmaker and love matching nurses to their perfect opportunity. I am honest, outgoing, loyal, and an amazing listener. My nurses not only look at me as their career consultant but their best friend and part of the family!
I truly understand how it is to drop everything and move across the country. I was born and raised in NJ and decided to step outside of my comfort zone to move to San Diego CA which has been one of the best decisions I could have made. I am extremely positive and live my life to the fullest which includes beaching it, trying new restaurants, running, hiking, and going to my boot camp class! I also love a glass of wine or cocktail from time to time:) I love traveling and recently went to Thailand!
My nurses are truly what make this job amazing and I love working with each and every one of them! My motto is work hard & play hard so I definitely want to make your dreams come true while enjoying the adventure along the way!
My Interests
Comments and Recommendations
My recruiter is amazing!- Kim
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You are amazing as always! You have no idea how much you mean to me and have done for me. I truly appreciate you!
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I will be forever grateful for having someone on the other end of the phone understanding the devastation that occurred. I extended through July of 2018."
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STRINESTOWN – Douglas E. Forry, 57, of Strinestown, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Manchester.
Douglas was born February 27, 1961 in York and was the son of Glenn E. Forry of Strinestown and the late Sharon (Kessler) Forry.
In 1979 he graduated from Northeastern High School in Manchester. He was employed for 37 years with the Strine Printing Company now Menasha in York. Douglas enjoyed fishing with his father, Glenn and watching his nephew, Daniel play ball.
In addition to his father, Glenn, Douglas is survived by his sister, Jill Shoener of Dover, aunts, uncles, nephew and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas.
His funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2018 at The Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 87 South Main Street, Mount Wolf. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Quickels Cemetery. Officiating at his service will be Reverend Katrina Holland, interim pastor of Quickels Lutheran Church.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the York County SPCA, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA. 17406
To share memories of Douglas please visit www.diehlfuneralhome.com


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Enrichment of Edible Mushroom Biomass with Compounds of Germanium, Selenium, and Molybdenum
|1Grodzynska, GA https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-5128-8695
2Samchuk, AI
1Nebesny, VB
1Institute for Evolutionary Ecology, NAS of Ukraine
2Semenenko Institute of Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Ore Formation, NAS of Ukraine
|Nauka innov. 2019, 15(5):75-84
|Section: Research and Engineering Innovative Projects of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
|Language: Ukrainian
Introduction. Today, it is well known that mushrooms (pileated fungi, macromycetes) are not only a traditional food, but also an inexhaustible source of substances that have a wide range of pharmacological applications. Some species of mushrooms are considered a source of physiologically important, so-called essential elements, such as Cu, Fe, Zn, Cr, Se, Mo, Mn, etc.
Problem Statement. The biotechnological approaches aiming at enriching the essential elements of the mineral composition of mushroom biomass that is cultivated on a liquid nutrient medium and the fruit bodies of valuable edible species cultivated in the surface culture are relevant and promising, given the mineral composition of macromycetes is rather specific and characterized by a certain selectivity of the accumulation of individual elements from soils / substrates (species-specificity of accumulation). Enrichment with essential elements potentially has to increase the medicinal properties, biological activity, and nutritional value of such mushroom supplements.
Purpose. To identify the bio-accumulative ability of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) P. Kumm. and P. eryngii (DC.) Quél. mycelial biomass with the compounds of Ge, Se, and Mo.
Materials and Methods. The content of Ge, Se, and Mo in the mycelial biomass of three strains of the Pleurotus genus has been studied by the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method during cultivation on a liquid nutrient medium with the addition of germanium, selenium, and molybdenum compounds at a concentration of 10, 25, and 50 mg/l, respectively.
Results. All tested strains have shown a high bio-accumulive ability: for germanium, the coefficients of accumulation are within the range from two to three orders of magnitude (404-3577), for selenium, they vary from one to three orders of magnitude (19-2118), and for molybdenum, they range from one to two orders of magnitude (12-162).
Conclusions. The further development and implementation of mushroom supplements enriched with essential elements should include study of the bioavailability and efficacy of the preparations, as well as biomedical and clinical trials.
|Keywords: bioaccumulation, culinary-medicinal mushrooms, essential elements, Pleurotus spp.


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Tudor Rose Parking Gatwick
Why Book Tudor Rose Park and Ride
Tudor Rose have been parking cars at Gatwick since 1992. They are a Gatwick airport approved operator and in addition to this unique Park and Ride service provide an excellent Valet Parking option. Their secure award winning car park is just 5 minutes away from the airport. They provide transfers to both North and South terminal in either your own car or one of their luxury vehicles, so no need to catch a bus. Their drivers will even help you on and off with your luggage.
Compare Gatwick parking prices with 35 other car parks and pre-book your parking at the cheapest rate. Not only will you guarantee your space, essential in the height of summer, but it will also save you money, up to 60 per cent!
Arrival Procedures
When you arrive at Tudor Rose Car Park park in one of the arrival bays. Go into reception with your booking reference and car keys. There they will give you a receipt for your keys. Then exit reception hop back in your car and get driven to the airport terminal.
Departure Procedures
On your return and once through customs call Tudor Rose. Then from South terminal arrivals hall, turn right and follow the signs to the Courtesy Coaches and Buses. Proceed all the way along the moving walkway and go down the ramps to the lower level. Exit the building and turn left where your vehicle will be waiting. From North terminal arrivals hall, turn right and exit the Terminal Building. Cross over 3 lanes by the traffic lights and proceed under the short term car park. You will then be in front of the Sofitel Hotel. Wait at the 'Drop Off Zone' for your vehicle.
Gatwick Tudor Rose Transfers
Transfers operate 24 hours a day taking 5 minutes to both South and North terminal.
Directions to Tudor Rose Gatwick
Address: Tudor Rose Park and Ride, Hookwood Park, Reigate Road, Hookwood, Gatwick, Surrey RH6 0HQ.
The GPS Coordinates are 51.173747,-0.19143.
From the M23 - Jct 9 - Leave the motorway at Junction 9 and go past the airport on Airport Way. Cross over 2 roundabouts. At the next roundabout continue straight over on the A217. Go over another roundabout then at the next roundabout turn right onto Reigate Road. Tudor Rose car park is on this road to your left.
Security at Tudor Rose Gatwick
Their car park has been awarded the Park Mark® for safer parking judged on their merits regarding security and the well being of its customers with clear signage and good lighting. The car park is manned 24 hours a day and is protected by a security barrier on entry and exit, CCTV, a fence securing the entire perimeter and frequent security patrols.
- Awarded the Park Mark® for safer parking
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diversity and inclusion manager
Connect Online with this Speaker
Connecting Talent - Mofota Sefali is a Human Resources Practitioner with a blended knowledge of HR; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Talent Acquisition Management as well as Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition.
Enthusiastic and outgoing, she is an innovator who is continuously aware of new possibilities with a penchant for discovering different but effective ways of doing things. She gains motivation from the ability to not only generate but implement ideas. A visionary with a positive mindset which often carries others with her. Forever interested in seeing the possibilities, particularly in people, within and beyond the present moment.
Her key strengths lie in consulting with business to understand how HR activities can contribute to business strategy execution. Mofota holds the belief that healthy organisation culture is a competitive game changer, and strives to help shape companies to attract and retain the best people to meet their mission and grow their vision.
As an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a documented history of working in HR across various industries in South Africa, as well as other countries on the continent including Kenya and Nigeria, she believes that Africa has incredible talent, and is excited to play a role in unleashing the best in people across the corporate world.
Simply put... she loves what she does.


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5 ingredients, minutes to prep, and only 2 minute cook time!
You wouldn't believe how flavorful, tender and delicious these are, yet so simple! Just be sure to allow one hour to marinate so they soak up all that flavor
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, fat trimmed, diced into cubes just under 1-inch
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
Green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
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Campus Sustainability
Leading by Example for More Than 100 Years
- The University of Michigan has promoted a culture of sustainability for over 130 years. U-M began offering courses in forestry in 1881 — the first university in the United States to do so.
- Today, there are more than 2,400 "Planet Blue Ambassadors" on U-M's campus — students, faculty, and staff who have undergone training and pledged their commitment to living more sustainability. This year they completed nearly 22,000 individual sustainable actions, such as using reusable water bottles or turning off their computers at night.
- Inside the Dana Building, home to SEAS, environmental principles are not only taught but also upheld and demonstrated to the community. The building is a state-of-the-art example of a green renovation, featuring materials that were recycled or manufactured from renewable resources. It was the first academic building in Michigan to earn LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.


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Ears Remember
Down a hole insane?
Shouting out absurd commands
Time twitching places
© j.kiley '18
Ears Remember
Down a hole insane?
Shouting out absurd commands
Time twitching places
© j.kiley '18
At A Time
I feel your loss
You are not here
You're in a there
A place I cannot be
At least not immediately
We have certain times
When we are called
Before it happens
We stay in the here
Or the there
Depending greatly
On which one
Is meant to be
We'll reverse the order
And begin again
We belong in one
Or the other
But never
At the same time
Always alternating
Just like here
And there
Being different
We are only in one place
At a time
© j.kiley '18
The Past
Time doesn't change it
No matter how far back it goes
Time is stationary
We only travel through it
Time has no influence
What happens to it
Time fiddles
While life is the sentence
© j.kiley 2018
Short verse
I ask them to take a poem
and hold it up to the light
like a color slide
or press an ear against its hive.
I say drop a mouse into a poem
and watch him probe his way out,
or walk inside the poem's room
and feel the walls for a light switch.
I want them to waterski
across the surface of a poem
waving at the author's name on the shore.
But all they want to do
is tie the poem to a chair with rope
and torture a confession out of it.
They begin beating it with a hose
to find out what it really means.
Billy Collins, "Introduction to Poetry" from The Apple that Astonished Paris. Copyright © 1988, 1996 by Billy Collins. Reprinted with the permission of the University of Arkansas Press.
"Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art"
By John Keats
Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art—
Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters at their priestlike task
Of pure ablution round earth's human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors—
No—yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillow'd upon my fair love's ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft fall and swell,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever—or else swoon to death.
"We of the craft (poets) are all crazy.
Some are affected by gaiety,
others by melancholy,
but all are more or less touched."
― George Gordon Byron
(Taken from the book 'Touched With Fire'
It delves into the creative side of bipolar)
[Highly Recommended Reading]
By Kay Jamison Redfield
Excerpt from 'Don Juan'
"Between two worlds life hovers like a star,
'Twixt night and morn, upon the horizon's verge.
How little do we know that which we are!
How less what we may be! The eternal surge
Of time and tide rolls on, and bears afar
Our bubbles; as the old burst, new emerge,
Lash'd from the foam of ages; while the graves
Of Empires heave but like some passing waves."
― George Gordon Byron, Don Juan
Rippling. Pulsating
Soaking the flesh. Heat rising
Cooling down slowly
© j.kiley 2018


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Share Your Story • Stefano Cavina • January 24, 2019
In 1969, mankind visited another world for the first time. It was an amazing moment for humanity; the millennial dream of reaching the moon had come true. Certainly the impetus behind the Apollo project was not only the conquest of new horizons but also a desire for national prestige. The Moon was the final goal of a space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, America won that race, but for the people Apollo 11 became the herald of a new phase of the space age that would have led man to overcome the boundaries of one's planet. Today, fifty years after that epic undertaking, we look at space with other eyes thanks to our robotic emissaries, but after a long wait it would be time to decide to go beyond the Moon and Mars will be the next step in human exploration of space. This book collects some of the most beautiful images that the astronauts have done on the Moon and wants to be a tribute to those brave men who first explored our natural satellite. And we are all grateful to them and to the United States for fulfilling our dream with that historic enterprise.
Become a member of The Planetary Society and together we will create the future of space exploration.
Help advance robotic and human space exploration, defend our planet, and search for life.


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Defective Product Liability Claim *
A defective product liability claim * arises when a person sustains a personal injury *. Because of a design or manufacturing error which was not identified before the product was released for sale. According to the Liability for Defective Products Act, 1991, the onus lies on the injured person to prove how the accident happened. They also must show that the defect caused the sustained injuries. Faulty products pose a serious threat to the health and safety of the end user. Product liability laws are not as straight forward as other personal injury claims *. Therefore, it is advisable that you speak with an injury claims solicitor to determine whether your case is suitable or not.
Goods may be faulty and defective for a number of reasons. More often then not it is the manufacturer who is found liable for any accidents or injuries sustained. However, in some cases, it can be the retailer who sold the product who is found liable if they have been damaged while on sale in the shop. It is important to note that an important first step in the claims process is determining who is liable for the cause of the accident. Defective product examples can include vehicles, beauty products, electrical equipment, gardening tools, children's toys and medical devices.
Liability for Defective Products Act, 1991
This Act is in place to determine liability for injuries sustained as a result of a defective product. This Act states that the manufacturer will be held responsible for any damages to either property or an individual caused as a result of product defects. A product is deemed to be defective if it fails to provide for the health and safety of a person. The producer of a product is expected to show a duty of care to all customers. Especially when determining if a product is defective. This Act takes the following into account;
- When the product was made available
- The presentation of the product
- How the product is expected to be used
It is important to note that a product is not seen to be defective if a better product is made available. When making a defective product claim *, it is the responsibility of the injured party to prove that any injuries or accidents were caused as a result of the defects of the product.
A producer will not be found liable if they can prove that the defect which caused the injury did not exist. Especially at the time it was placed on the market or if there was a defect in the design. This is because they may have only provided a component of the product which did not contribute to any accidents or injury.
Who is the producer?
According to the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991, the producer of a product is generally identified as anybody who:
- Is involved in the manufacturing of a finished product or its individual parts
- Processes any raw materials such as livestock, farming or other soil products
- Puts their own name or trademark on the product
- Imported the product from a place outside the European communities
Product Defect Types
There are a number of defects in a product that can make it unsafe to use and that have resulted in a product liability claim, the most common three some include;
- Manufacturing Defects: This is generally as a result of a defective component or material which is used during the manufacturing stages of production. A common cause of this is poor workmanship or using cheaply produced materials which may not be of a high quality. In this case, it will be the producer of the product who is seen as liable for injuries sustained as a result.
- Design Defects: This is an issue with the design of the product which makes it dangerous to use. This can still occur even if the product is manufactured correctly with the highest quality materials. This could result in the product being unsafe for the intended use.
- Marketing Defects (Insufficient warnings or directions): This is one of the most common types of product defects. It is generally associated with failing to make people aware of any known hazards or dangers associated with the product. Every retailer and manufacturer has a duty to ensure that all consumers are notified of any risks. An easy way to communicate this to the customer is to place warning labels on the product. Which outline any important information that is needed to ensure the safe use of any product.
Common Injuries
- Cuts and lacerations
- Broken bones and fractures
- Neck and Back injuries
- Injuries to the legs and feet
- Nerve Damage
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Illness
- Internal injuries
- Fatalities
Defective Materials
Using defective materials is one of the leading causes of faulty products. This can lead to the product breaking or causing injury to the person using it. This can occur even if only one of the components is defective. The manufacturer has a duty of care to ensure that this does not happen and that they are using good quality materials.
Poor Design
A poorly designed product can lead to it becoming inherently dangerous to use. This can lead to various injuries being sustained. All products should be designed so that they are practical and safe to use for the purpose intended, and also for anything else that the product can be used for.
Lack of Training
Lack of training of manufacturing employees can lead to faulty and defective products as they may not be aware of how to correctly produce the item. It is important that all employees are trained prior to carrying out the task required. Training helps to ensure that products are manufactured correctly and to the highest standard so as to avoid any injuries from being sustained during use. It is up to the employer to ensure that this training is provided to all staff.
Failing to notify Consumers
All retailers and manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that they make people aware of any known hazards or risks associated with the use of a product. Failing to do so can result in unsafe use which may result in injuries being sustained. If a retailer is aware of any potential dangers which may lead to the occurrence of an accident they should make use of warning signs and labels which clearly outline the information which is to be made available to the customer.
To talk in more detail about any aspect of this topic, you can contact our personal injury solicitors * on 01 649 9900 . Or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com to tell us about your defective product liability claim *.
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Harris Williams & Co. Ltd Advises Pure Gym on its Pending Sale to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
Harris Williams & Co. Ltd, a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide, announces that it advised Gym Topco Limited (Pure Gym), a portfolio company of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC (CCMP), on its pending sale to Leonard Green & Partners, L.P (LGP). Pure Gym is the leading gym operator in the UK. The pending transaction is being led by Edward Arkus and Will Bain of Harris Williams & Co.'s Consumer Group and Danielius Uznys and Krishna Patel of the firm's London office.
"Pure Gym is undoubtedly a best-in-class business, which has been disrupting the health and fitness space since 2009 with its high-quality, affordable, flexible and technology-enabled offering," said Edward Arkus, a managing director at Harris Williams & Co. "We are delighted to have advised Pure Gym on this transaction, which further enhances our unmatched record of advising companies in the health and fitness sector."
Will Bain, a director in the firm's Consumer Group added, "Humphrey and his team have built a truly impressive business. We look forward to following Pure Gym's continued expansion through this formidable partnership with LGP, one of the preeminent investors in the health and fitness sector globally."
Pure Gym is one of the UK's leading gym operators providing low-cost and high-quality fitness facilities to more than 950,000 members spread across 189 sites. Pure Gym was launched in 2009 and pioneered the model for affordable, flexible, high-quality fitness clubs in the UK. Members pay monthly and have no contract commitment. Most of its gyms are open 24 hours a day across the UK and offer a full range of top of the line equipment including cardiovascular equipment, fixed-resistance and free weights. Each gym offers over 220 pieces of fitness equipment and up to 80 group exercise classes each week delivered by approximately 2,000 personal trainers.
CCMP specializes in middle market buyouts and growth equity investments of $100 million to $500 million in North America and Europe. CCMP focuses on generating alpha through the operational transformation and growth of its portfolio companies. With offices in New York, Houston and London, CCMP invests in three primary industries: Consumer, Industrial and Healthcare. Selected investments under management include: Badger Sportswear, Shoes For Crews, PQ Corporation, Jetro Cash & Carry, The Hillman Group, Milacron, Volotea, Hayward Industries, Truck Hero and Eating Recovery Center.
LGP is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles. The firm partners with experienced management teams to invest in market leading companies. Since inception the firm has invested in over 80 companies in the form of traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity and selective public equity and debt positions. LGP primarily focus on companies providing services, including consumer, business and healthcare services, as well as retail. The most recent fund, Green Equity Investors VII, L.P. closed in 2016 with $9.6 billion of committed capital.
Harris Williams & Co. (www.harriswilliams.com), a subsidiary of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC), is a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide. The firm has deep industry knowledge, global transaction expertise and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Harris Williams & Co. provides sell-side and acquisition advisory, restructuring advisory, board advisory, private placements and capital markets advisory services.
Harris Williams & Co.'s Consumer Group has completed more than 50 transactions in recent years across a variety of verticals, including branded consumer products; consumer services; food, beverage and agribusiness; and restaurant and retail. For more information on Harris Williams & Co.'s Consumer Group and other recent transactions, visit the Consumer Group's section of the Harris Williams & Co. website.
Investment banking services are provided by Harris Williams LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC, and Harris Williams & Co. Ltd, which is a private limited company incorporated under English law with its registered office at 5th Floor, 6 St. Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AE, UK, registered with the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales (registration number 7078852). Harris Williams & Co. Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Harris Williams & Co. is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC and Harris Williams & Co. Ltd conduct business.


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Have you ever gone houseboat cruising on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven't, make sure you do. This one's really an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable experience!
The houseboats of today – huge, slow moving, exotic barge used for leisure trips – are the reworked kettuvalloms of olden times. The original kettuvalloms were used to carry tonnes of rice and spices – a standard kettuvallom can hold up to 30 tonnes – from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.
The kettuvallam or 'boat with knots'- was so called because the entire boat was held together with coir knots only – not even a single nail is used during the construction. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir. This is then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallom can last for generations.
A portion of the kettuvallom was covered with bamboo and coir to serve as a restroom and kitchen for the crew. Meals would be cooked on board and supplemented with fresh fish from the backwaters. Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad localites, on board.
When the modern trucks replaced this system of transport, some one found a new way that would keep these boats, almost all of which were more than 100 years old, in the market. By constructing special rooms to accommodate travelers, these boats cruised forward from near- extinction to enjoy their present great popularity.
Now these are a familiar sight on the backwaters and in Alleppey alone, there are as many as 120 houseboats. While converting kettuvallams into houseboats, care is taken to use only natural products. Bamboo mats, sticks and wood of the aracanut tree are used for roofing, coir mats and wooden planks for the flooring and wood of coconut trees and coir for beds. For lighting though, solar panels are used.


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The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory is a metric designed to predict which events in life are the most stressful and the most likely to result in a health breakdown. The number two stressor on the inventory is legal uncoupling or divorce. For people in Illinois who are divorcing after age 50, it may be even harder on the health.
The downside of gray divorce
An increasing number of older couples in Illinois and across the U.S. are choosing to end their marriages. In fact, while the divorce rates for all other age groups has declined, the divorce rate for people age 50 and up has doubled over the last three decades. Meanwhile, the divorce rate for people age 65 and up has tripled over the same period.
Helping kids thrive at school after a divorce
A new school year can be both exciting and a source of anxiety for children in Illinois and throughout America. However, children and parents alike may face challenges in trying to prepare for a school year after a divorce. By taking some time to prepare, parents can help their children set goals for the year and clarify some rules and expectations.
Study of wedding date selection reveals divorce likelihood
Couples in Illinois have many issues to consider when choosing the day for their weddings. A study from the University of Melbourne of about 1 million marriages provides a cautionary tale about special wedding dates like Valentine's Day or interesting date number combinations like Sept. 9, 1999. The researchers found that choosing a specific date for its romantic quality or numerical interest might predict divorce.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post1013794219467863524..comments2020-03-22T12:12:09.357-04:00Comments on Cats of Wildcat Woods: Adieu Mr. Kitty (1999 - 2018)wildcatwoodshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-60343082231080944892018-05-26T07:16:03.937-04:002018-05-26T07:16:03.937-04:00Good Morning Cheri and Angel Mr. Kitty. We are doi...Good Morning Cheri and Angel Mr. Kitty. We are doing a slideshow for our FB readers and will be including Mr. Kitty. Unfortunately not much room to include our blogger friends as we have nearly 100 kitties, but we think Mr. Kitty is an extremely memorable cat and we'll be including him on our Memorial Day FB post (might be posted May 27, Sunday). - Love Peaches, Paprika and CarolPeaches and Paprikahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-14878917682734513142018-05-02T07:55:56.006-04:002018-05-02T07:55:56.006-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-65452737747868846912018-03-30T14:23:54.757-04:002018-03-30T14:23:54.757-04:00We are very deeply sorry for your lost. Mr. Kitty ...We are very deeply sorry for your lost. Mr. Kitty will be waiting across the Rainbow bridge when its time to meet again. Hope he made your life better when he was in all your lives. Hope it gets easier day by day. Thanks.
World of Animals
World of Animals, Inchttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-191916767103084062018-03-07T10:27:05.725-05:002018-03-07T10:27:05.725-05:00Just read about the loss of Mr. Kitty. He lived so...Just read about the loss of Mr. Kitty. He lived so many wonderful years and so thankful you were able to take him in and give him a loving home. To go home surrounded by the humans he loved - that's just precious. My oldest went home in my arms and meant so much.

Purrz and Prayers fur you and your furbabies
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Psalm 36:6Katie and The Katzhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-73057206391995864062018-02-09T12:53:36.487-05:002018-02-09T12:53:36.487-05:00We're so deeply sorry for your loss. We're...We're so deeply sorry for your loss. We're sending healing purrs to your family. Lola The Rescued Cathttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-41835484330577492922018-02-08T05:33:20.522-05:002018-02-08T05:33:20.522-05:00Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kitty's ...Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kitty's passing. Our hearts go out to you as we know fully well the feelings of loss and sadness can be with our furry ones. We're thinking of you at this very sad time.Cleohttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-80289953905812845392018-02-08T00:53:29.848-05:002018-02-08T00:53:29.848-05:00If tears were stars then I could fill the night sk...If tears were stars then I could fill the night sky with new stars I shed for your loss of Mr Kitty. What a wonderful and special guy and a mighty fine tribute to him..... God speed to a new life, and I have no doubt he will be with you when you need him to brighten those darkest of days with his special magic
Gently purrs
Erin and staffErin the Cat Princesshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-78644899339567840992018-02-05T09:47:02.317-05:002018-02-05T09:47:02.317-05:00Thank you for stopping by. You are so kind.Thank you for stopping by. You are so kind.wildcatwoodshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-55708033198520110162018-02-05T09:40:15.534-05:002018-02-05T09:40:15.534-05:00What a gift that he showed up from the great beyon...What a gift that he showed up from the great beyond and to go naturally and to enjoy 2.5 years of joy with you and so honored to the grave. Still a loss, a transition at a powerful time and I send a big hug xoxoLayla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-21989853012719876672018-02-05T09:40:14.864-05:002018-02-05T09:40:14.864-05:00Thank you so much for stopping by.Thank you so much for stopping by.wildcatwoodshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-68384835458455440682018-02-05T09:39:12.036-05:002018-02-05T09:39:12.036-05:00Thank you Marg. He was a special boy. Thank you Marg. He was a special boy. wildcatwoodshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-76771857596003104982018-02-05T09:27:55.684-05:002018-02-05T09:27:55.684-05:00Thank you so much for stopping by. It helps us to ...Thank you so much for stopping by. It helps us to know you care.wildcatwoodshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-42114891636445626602018-02-04T19:37:17.093-05:002018-02-04T19:37:17.093-05:00Thank you Nancy. I know he is a handsome kitty ang...Thank you Nancy. I know he is a handsome kitty angel now.wildcatwoodshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-58058582092446953042018-02-04T19:00:18.318-05:002018-02-04T19:00:18.318-05:00I cried so when I read this about Mr. Kitty's ...I cried so when I read this about Mr. Kitty's passing. What a beautiful boy! May he run free and happy in the forever summer lands! What a beautiful life he had, and it sounds like he is watching over both of his families that he loved! Tears and hugs!Nancyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-16625357743834379052018-02-04T06:29:12.310-05:002018-02-04T06:29:12.310-05:00Mr. Kitty had such a beautiful life, with his firs...Mr. Kitty had such a beautiful life, with his first family and then with you. Look at his beautiful coat and toe floof in the photos! I'm so very sorry for your loss. Each loss is unique and significant, because each life is so special. The photos and your lovely tribute are so heartwarming. Your PS is what brought tears to my eyes—he is surely watching over you and may appear, briefly and brilliantly, from behind the veil every now and again. A sweet orange reminder of his gratitude and external love for making his life so comfortable and fun. Goodbye, Mr. Kitty, may you run free and enjoy nip at the bridge. Love from Laura and the Squeedunk cats Squeedunk Cats and Z-Girlhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-65585395072872997482018-02-01T11:42:28.653-05:002018-02-01T11:42:28.653-05:00We love all the photos and video you included of M...We love all the photos and video you included of Mr. Kitty. He led an exemplary life, to be sure.

Many purrrrrrrrrrrsssssssss and {{{{hugs}}}} for you all as you remember what a love he was!

Love, us -- Marilynn, Grace, Ruse, and AudaceMarilynnhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-90644117773101981022018-02-01T09:41:44.805-05:002018-02-01T09:41:44.805-05:00What a cat Mr Kitty was, and what a good life he h...What a cat Mr Kitty was, and what a good life he had with you. Though he went too soon - as they all do - I am glad that he passed away at home, with the people he loved. Godspeed, Mr Kitty.John Bellenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-21557595571893228342018-01-31T23:16:10.686-05:002018-01-31T23:16:10.686-05:00Cheri and Don, we are so very sorry to learn of Mr...Cheri and Don, we are so very sorry to learn of Mr. Kitty's passing. It's clear from your beautiful post that you loved him so much, and so well. Thank you for loving him, and hold fast to the knowledge that you will see him again, one fine day. Love and hugs.meowmeowmanshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-60749865873975720392018-01-31T21:14:45.100-05:002018-01-31T21:14:45.100-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Kitty. Keep al...I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Kitty. Keep all the good memories in your heart forever.Amber DaWeeniehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-71330576566763194202018-01-31T21:03:31.309-05:002018-01-31T21:03:31.309-05:00We are so very sorry for your loss. Our love and w...We are so very sorry for your loss. Our love and warm purrs go out to all of you.Quill and Greysonhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-61372406191038974222018-01-31T19:18:12.928-05:002018-01-31T19:18:12.928-05:00 We can clearly see that Mr.Kitty had a wonderful ...
We can clearly see that Mr.Kitty had a wonderful life with you! We know you will miss him. We also know how difficult it is to say good-bye. We hope you will take comfort in knowing he had the best family he could ever wish for and that you loved him well. Rest in peace, Mr. Kitty.Our hearts and love are with your family.

the critters in the cottage xo

LPhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-66897769618133868212018-01-31T16:27:25.645-05:002018-01-31T16:27:25.645-05:00Thanks so much for the support when Mr Buttons had...Thanks so much for the support when Mr Buttons had to go over the Bridge. It was very sudden and he was a big part of our family. He was our official greeter and never met a stranger only new friends. We wish you all could have met him.
Purrs dear friends
Timmy, Dad Pete and FamilyTimmy Tomcathttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-80938810688532728342018-01-31T14:46:11.442-05:002018-01-31T14:46:11.442-05:00What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Sendi...What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Sending lots of hugs and purrs. RIP, Mr. Kitty.Three Chatty Catshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-81716731198841328872018-01-31T13:24:40.973-05:002018-01-31T13:24:40.973-05:00We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Kitty's passing...We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Kitty's passing. Sending you all our thoughts and condolences.

That is a wonderful tribute. We knew he came to live with you late in life but didn't know the other details. Thank you for giving him a happy and loving home to finish out his senior years. He will be missed.catsynthhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997981382538634886.post-83037588283583289352018-01-31T13:16:48.757-05:002018-01-31T13:16:48.757-05:00I am so sorry about Mr. Kitty. He really took hold...I am so sorry about Mr. Kitty. He really took hold of your hearts in the short time he had with you. Many, many purrs to you.Summerhttp://email@example.com


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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
As a registered supplier of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, we're helping businesses across the UK to get up to £2,500 off the installation of a superfast gigabit capable Leased Line connection.
Claim your £2,500 voucher today
Full fibre broadband connections offer the fastest and most reliable speeds available, and the government is committed to a vision of a full fibre Britain. As part of this commitment in March 2018 a £67 million Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was announced.
Gigabit vouchers can be used by small and medium-sized businesses to contribute to the installation cost of a gigabit-capable connection.
Businesses can claim up to £2,500 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. One gigabit is the same as 1,000 megabits – so it's a big leap forward in connection speeds that could benefit you and your business into the future.
Rural Gigabit Vouchers
In the 2018 Budget, the Government announced an additional £200m for Rural Gigabit Connectivity. This included funding towards gigabit vouchers targeted at rural and harder-to-reach areas.
As part of a group scheme, eligible businesses could benefit from a voucher of up to £2,500 towards the costs of implementing Ethernet connectivity. Which voucher is your business eligible for?
Why SoConnect?
One supplier, one bill, one contact.
We can provide all of your business communication and connectivity needs which means you only have to deal with one monthly bill and one point of contact.
At SoConnect, we understand that no two businesses are the same, that's why we provide tailored packages to support your business needs and suit your budget. Whether you're an SME with just a few employees or a multi-national business with hundreds of employees, there's a solution to suit your needs.
We are committed to providing outstanding customer service and we firmly believe this is what separates us from our competitors. We listen to our customers feedback to ensure we are continually improving our service and our customers' experience. In a recent survey, we were delighted to reaffirm that 98% of our customers are happy with their products and customer service they receive from us.
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Great news and welcome to SoConnect! Your dedicated SoConnect Consultant will now take care of every step in the voucher application process for you and process the order.
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Once your order is approved by the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) we'll then get to work to deliver your new gigabit capable connection.
More about Gigabit Broadband Scheme
The internet connection supplied by SoConnect must provide the following in order to provide a step change in business-grade performance:
Offer a minimum of 100Mbps and be capable of being upgraded to a gigabit connection.
Must at least double your current internet speeds when compared to your business's current business grade connection e.g. Ethernet Leased Line.
If you are upgrading from a Next Generation Access (NGA) broadband connection e.g. Fibre broadband, FTTC or VDSL then the doubling of speed does not apply when upgrading to a business grade Ethernet Leased Line connection.
If your business is eligible the voucher can be put towards the following costs up to a maximum of £2,500:
New circuit connection costs
Router hardware
Planning & survey costs
Excess construction charges (ECC's)
Payment for vouchers will be made directly to SoConnect Ltd, not to you or your business/organisation. SoConnect Ltd will notify The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport when your connection has been delivered. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport will check with you that the connection has been delivered before payment is issued to SoConnect Ltd. You will be required to make a declaration that the new service has been installed and is performing as expected. If you do not make this declaration, we will not be able to pay your voucher.
The voucher cannot be used to pay VAT. The voucher cannot be used to support any ongoing costs following the installation of your connection.
The voucher has a maximum value which can be claimed against the installation charges of your connection. The maximum voucher value for an SME is £2,500 and the minimum value is £500. If your installation charges are above £2,500, then you will be liable for paying the difference to SoConnect Ltd. If the installation cost falls below £500 your connection will not be eligible for voucher support. Where applicable, residential vouchers will have a value of £500.
Vouchers are for one-off installation and set-up costs only, as agreed with SoConnect Ltd. These costs may include installation fees; external infrastructure equipment; excess construction charges and engineering works; and set-up and survey costs. All registered suppliers have signed up to a set of terms and conditions which clearly set out what installation costs are eligible or ineligible under the terms of the Scheme.
Computer and ICT equipment cannot be claimed for under the Scheme, nor can revenue charges for storage/back-up/application usage such as those made available through cloud services.
You cannot benefit from a voucher to support the costs of a connection you already have or to replace a connection which is already gigabit capable. Anything you spend before the date of your voucher offer cannot be claimed back.
The Scheme cannot pay for any cancellation charges incurred either for early termination of an existing contract or for cancellation charges associated with a supplier offer that you choose not to accept.
Any existing connection already capable* of 1Gbps or above in either direction is NOT eligible to benefit from a Gigabit Voucher.
This does not apply in cases where for customers consuming Business Grade services only, the voucher enables new NGA Gigabit capability from the same network infrastructure provider which was not previously available to them.
* "Capable" means capable of delivering 1Gb connectivity using any technology. Speeds are upload or download, not necessarily at the same time. Wireless technologies are only permitted when included as part of an agreed Project Pre-Registered Package and which leads to the deployment of additional full fibre.
Benefits of a superfast Leased Line connection for your business
Growing Business
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Symmetrical upload & download speeds, from 10Mb to 1Gb. Ideal for businesses who upload to the cloud, share large amounts of data or use VoIP systems.
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A Leased Line has guaranteed network availability with 99.95% up time, backed by our industry leading 5-hour fix Service Level Agreement available 24/7/365.
Connection Options
You'll receive 100Mbps symmetrical upload and download speeds with the option to scale up to 1Gbps as your business grows.
You'll receive 200Mbps symmetrical upload and download speeds with the option to scale up to 1Gbps as your business grows.
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You'll receive 1Gbps symmetrical upload and download speeds. You can scale down your service at any time to suit your business needs.
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" A fast and reliable internet connection is crucial for us to enable to provide effective support to our customers. FTTC was not an option and our existing ADSL was just too slow. The leased line provided us with the solution we needed and with an SLA. When we are seeking telecoms solutions either for our customers or us, we just want to talk to people that listen and get us the first time. SoConnect is big enough to provide the broad range of solutions at market prices but small enough to care about their customers."


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Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos posted his first video on Instagram today, but it wasn't about the proceeds from Prime Day: Rather, it was about the Blue Origin rocket factory that's taking shape in Florida.
In his caption, Bezos said construction was "coming along nicely." The factory is due for completion by early next year, and should be turning out hardware for orbital-class New Glenn rockets soon afterward.
Bezos set up his Blue Origin venture in 2000 to follow through on his childhood dream of spaceflight. The company is headquartered in Kent, Wash., but it has a suborbital rocket test facility in Texas and is planning a rocket engine factory in Alabama as well as the Florida factory and orbital launch site.
If all goes according to plan, Blue Origin could be sending passengers on suborbital space trips as early as next year, and launching payloads to Earth orbit (and to the moon?) by around 2020.
There's way more to the Instagram posting than just showing off the Florida construction site. The flyover was shot from the air – which makes you wonder whether Bezos was testing out one of the drones that Amazon is developing for package delivery.
The video zooms all the way in to Bezos lounging in a chair on the factory's roof, holding a sign that could well become iconic. (I can already imagine the mashed-up memes that picture will generate.)
The icing on the cake is Bezos' Instagram avatar. Who knew the famously smooth-pated billionaire ever had so much hair? Check it out:


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Warmongers Quotes
[We drove down a few blocks and turned onto Prairie Chapel Road. On the corner was a Lutheran Church with a message board out front encouraging the flock to come out Sunday to show their support for the president and the troops. Jesus said, in the Sermon on the Mount,] Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God... Blessed are the warmongers, for they shall start wars for profit based on lies, and they shall send other people's children to kill and to die, and they shall be called the embarrassing and infrequently mentioned distant cousins in the family of God. - Bible
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