text:
How to Fix Your Smile
A smile can change your entire appearance. Our teeth are among our most noticeable facial features, and when we smile and expose them, we let those around know what we really look like. Therefore, much of our appearance and how people perceive us depend on the set of teeth we have. This is why so many patients report that their self-esteem and self-confidence have boosted after they get their teeth fixed, to fix their smile.
At MD Periodontics, we serve those who live in and around Beverly Hills with state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry. We do everything in our power to make sure our patients have the best services. We understand just how important your teeth are in determining not just your dental health but appearance as well.
Below, we explain the most common types of general cosmetic dentistry common in and around Beverly Hills.
Gum recession surgery
Gum recession surgery, also known as gum grafts, is a type of dental procedure used to treat gum recession. This is a common dental issue that a lot of adults have – gradual recession of the gum tissue, exposing more of the tooth root. There are 3 types of gum graft procedures – pedicle grafts, free-gingival grafts, and connective-tissue grafts.
Dentists often use tissue from the roof of the patient's mouth, surrounding gum or from a tissue bank, and stitch it to the exposed tooth root.
Braces are an extremely common orthodontic tool to correct misaligned teeth. If left untreated, misaligned teeth can lead to other severe dental issues. The idea of wearing braces is that a controlled and directed force will be produced by the braces on the teeth, gradually aligning them within a specific period of time.
There are three different types of braces –
- Brackets placed at the front of the patient's teeth
- Brackets attached to the back of the patient's teeth
- Metal bands that wrap around the patient's teeth
Teeth whitening
A common cosmetic dentistry procedure, teeth whitening, also known as teeth bleaching, is used to remove stains from your teeth, thus helping them to retain their natural color again. It is also possible to make your teeth look even lighter and brighter than their natural, original color.
Teeth whitening is a simple procedure that can be done in your dentist's office itself, without requiring any downtime.
Bone grafting
Bone grafting is a dental procedure that helps to correct issues with jawbones and/or soft tissues. At MD Periodontics, we offer two kinds of bone grafting, namely ridge augmentation, and ridge preservation. Ridge augmentation is a dental procedure where a missing tissue or bone is restored in cases of severe deficiency in bone and/or soft tissue, by taking the bone or tissue from another area in the mouth. It is often done along with dental implants or other restorative procedures.
On the other hand, ridge preservation is a procedure where your natural tissue is preserved as much as possible, protecting it from damage when one of your teeth is extracted. You can select it as a part of the extraction process if you wish.


text:
I would like to say this application for android smartphone therefore I wanna to request the download of using android smartphone. If you would like to download this application the clear in this application in your smartphone. Therefore this app is working remove junk, reclaim space, m monitro your system and browse safely, Become the master of your own device with the ultimate cleaning app for your android.
This is speed up your phone and smartphone remove junk safely with this application about smartphone. Quickly and easily uninstall multiple unwanted applications. I would like to request therefore quickly to make free up valuable storage space on your device. I would like to say the using of android smartphone. It is also making about keeping track your RAM and internal storage space.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Vacation at Minnesota's Best Family Resort
GET TO KNOW YOUR FAMILY AGAIN!! Put down those devices and disconnect from the demands of everyday life and connect with what's important – FAMILY & FRIENDS. At Loon Point Resort you'll be sure to experience the best outdoor fun and adventures all year long. *Perfect for families, couples & outdoor enthusiasts*
Loon Point Resort is a top-notch resort located north of Grand Rapids, MN in the George Washington State Forest. Offering 4 newly built full log cabins for the true 'Up North' Minnesota family resort vacation. Click HERE for more details, rates & availability.
- 3 & 4 bedrooms
- King, queen & twin beds
- Fireplaces
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV, Wifi
- Fully furnished kitchens w/dishwasher
- Reverse osmosis drinking systems
- Softened water
- Screened-in porches
- Fire pits
For the small family, we also have cute 2 or 3 bedroom classic cabins. Cabins have been recently remodeled and updated with new furnishings. Click HERE for more details, rates & availability.
- 2 & 3 bedrooms
- King, queen & twin size beds
- Fireplaces
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV, Wifi
- Fully furnished kitchens
- Screened-in porches
- Fire pits
The best of both – a private lake home with all the resort amenities!! This lake home sits down the lakeshore from the resort so you have your privacy but can come over to the resort to use the water toys! Click HERE for more details, rates & availability.
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bath
- King, queen, twin & bunk beds
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV, Wifi
- Fully furnished kitchens
- Reverse osmosis drinking system
- Softened water
- Large screened-in porch
- Fire pit, private dock & beach
Experience the North – We are Minnesota!! Your adventure awaits!! Go Swimming – Go Hiking – Go Exploring – Have a Campfire – Roast Marshmallows – Breath in the Fresh Air – Take in the Stars – Watch the Eagles – Listen to the Loons. Click HERE for more details.
- Safe, sandy swim beach
- Rave water trampoline & water mat
- Canoes, kayaks, stand up boards
- Paddle boats, hydro-paddlers
- Little Tykes water slide
- Lawn chairs & loungers
- Rainbow playset
Loon Point Resort is located on Wasson Lake, a private & secluded 438 acre spring-fed lake offering 17 feet of water clarity, a max depth of 67 feet, 4 islands and numerous bays that provides for some great fishing structure. Click HERE for more details & rates
- NO PUBLIC ACCESS to the lake
- Concrete boat landing
- Dockside electricity
- Dockside lockers
- Remodeled, 'clean' fish cleaning house
- 14′ Lund boats for rent
- 2016 Tracker V-16 fishing boat for rent
- Newer Pontoons for rent
- Excellent Crappie & Bass fishing!
RELAX, YOU'RE ON LAKE TIME!!! A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it! Whether your vacation means 'doing nothing' or 'doing everything' Loon Point Resort is your best Northern Minnesota escape vacation. Click HERE for more details.
- Small, quiet family resort
- Hiking trails on resort and nearby
- Hummingbird feeders at each cabin
- Loons and eagles nest on the lake
- Feed the friendly chipmunks
- Hiking trails & ATV trails nearby
- Shopping & sightseeing


text:
Not Sure what to Get? Let our pyro expert PERSONAL SHOPPERS help!
We can create your very own custom fireworks display for any budget! Simply fill out the information below and one of our Pyro Experts will put an order together just for you. We will send you an itemized list of your order where you will have the option to approve or deny each item. Once you are happy with the order, you will be able to pay online and schedule a pick-up time or a local delivery!


text:
Margaret Noodin
EQI firstname.lastname@example.com Hall 187
In addition to being the director of EQI, Margaret is a Professor in the English Department and American Indian Studies. She is a poet and the author of Bawaajimo: A Dialect of Dreams in Anishinaabe Language and Literature (2014) and Weweni: Poems in Anishinaabemowin and English (2015). She teaches the Anishinaabemowin language at UWM. Margaret is the editor of ojibwe.net.
Noodin holds an MFA in Creative Writing and a PhD in English and Linguistics, both received at the University of Minnesota. Her doctoral dissertation is titled Native American Literature in tribal context: Anishinaabe Aadisokaanag Noongom (2001).


text:
Commission Terms of Service
These are the terms of buying a commission from me, and by requesting a commission and sending payments, you agree to be held to these terms of service. Please make sure that you have read and understand these rules because if you do not, you have no right to complain that something on my TOS comes up that you do not like.
What you can expect from me:
I hold myself to a high level of professionalism when it comes to working on commissions. I will always complete my commission to the best of my ability and will work with you to represent your characters and ideas as well as I can humanly possible. I will respect your wishes and try to make your experience with me a pleasant one.
- As the artist, I treat my art as a business. From my end, I promise professional and friendly service with fast turnaround time. I promise that I will also complete each commission to the best of my abilities!
- I promise good communication from my end and will always treat you with complete respect unless you start to disrespect me.
- I will bend over backwards to make my clients happy. However, at the same time I will not allow myself to be taken advantage of.
- I will always do the work that I am paid to do and I am concerned with the finished product looking good since it is a reflection of myself and my business. I will always put the same love into commissioned work that I do with my own work.
Etiquette and What I Expect From You:
- The absolute #1 thing that you need to know about working with me is that I am not a mind reader! You have to explain what you want to me! If you do not explain to me what you want, then I will not know what it is that you want, it's as simple as that. Dissatisfaction with the piece because you did not explain what you want is not the artist's fault and may require extra fees to change depending on what stage of the commission I am at! It is your responsibility to carefully look over any WIPs and take your time looking for any details that need to be changed.
- If you expect me to do professional quality work, then please treat me like a professional. This job is a business, so please do not treat me in ways that you would not treat any other form of professional. Hitting on me, begging for free art and discounts, haggling or whining to me about something sad happening in your life as a ploy to get free or discounted art is not appreciated.
- You are paying for both my time and vision to create you a unique piece of art, so I can't offer bulk discounts like stores can offer for their merchandise.
- If I ask you a question about your commission, please do not beat around the bush and/or not answer them. Dissatisfaction with the piece because you didn't tell me what you wanted is not the artist's fault! Be thorough when describing to me what you want.
- Please communicate with me in decent English. This is very important since good between artist and client communication is essential to create the work according to the way that you want it to be! Do not riddle your messages to me with babyspeak, LOLspeak or anything of the like since I may not understand what you are saying! I do not speak any other language well enough to do business, so if your English is poor, please get a bilingual friend that you trust to help translate.
- Keep in mind that I work best when given some amount of creative freedom. I don't mind you giving me a specific pose or direction to work in, but I do not appreciate when a client tries to be a "dictator" that will literally knit-pick a piece down to "the loincloth being an inch too short" (Yes, seriously, that has literally happened). Making all of these small changes stresses me out and takes time away from other commissions and art that I could be working on. If you are too difficult to work with in this respect then I may decide not do business with you in the future.
- I will not do business with anyone under the age of 18 without parent's permission!
- Please note that all work in progress pictures are confidential between the artist and the client and are not to be posted publicly unless permission is asked for and given! Clients may not redistribute unfinished work or works in progress. Also, clients may not take an unfinished sketch or line art and ask another artist to alter it or color it without my permission.
- If you purchase a line art commission and want to color it yourself, I don't mind. As long as you aren't going to sell the colored version for financial gain.
- I don't mind if you contact me to ask how your commission is going, but don't go overboard. Asking once every few days is fine. Asking ten times per day is not. If I am constantly replying to you, then it takes time away that I could be otherwise working on your commission.
- Paying me for a commission does not give you a right to talk to me like I'm your employee or your child.
- You may not use the picture for financial gain without proper permissions or claim that you have made it yourself!
- If you need artwork or a character design for a commercial project, I can do so. However, I need to be informed that it is for a commercial project before the commission is started and there will be extra fees for licensing the image or outright buying the rights to the image.
- Know what you want. I have no interest with continually farting around with a design because you don't know what you want and keep asking for changes.
- Name calling, talking down to me and/or generally acting rude is not appreciated and is uncalled for! If you do this or become too difficult for me to deal with, then I will completely drop you as a client and refund you the price of your commission minus any work that has already been done.
- If there are any questions or concerns, please bring them up to me before the item has been paid for. I don't like last minute surprises.
"Adult Art"
- Sexy or sensual characters are okay. I don't mind drawing them. I may also draw nudity for a client, although this is rare and I would prefer working with you a few times before I agree to this.
- I do not draw "porn", "fetish" or "yiff" art.
- Do not try to 'bribe' me to draw you porn. It will not happen. I will just get annoyed with you and refuse to work with you completely.
- I'll be frank. I don't want to know (or care about) your sexual fetishes. I'm asexual and have zero interest in anything relating to sex, so please refrain from talking to me about your fetishes since it will just make me uncomfortable. While you may be very passionate about your fetishes, please be aware that not everyone enjoys them as much as you do.
- No. Really. I couldn't care any less about what gets your rocks off…
- I have the right to refuse a commission if it sounds like a weird sexual fetish to me.
- I will not draw any of my characters in any sort of fetish commission. I also will not change my characters in any way to suit your fetish (different feet shape, size, personality, whatever)
- Paypal is recommended and greatly preferred.
- I will only accept payment in USD.
- Please do not send payment as "gifts". In fact, I would highly advise against sending payments as a "gift" to anyone you are paying for goods or services. It is against Paypal's policies and they are starting to crack down on people who do this. Not only that, but is something goes wrong, then paypal won't even listen to your claims because you claimed that it was a gift.
- Please specify your name and what the payment is for when paying. It just makes my life easier.
- I will accept Chase Quickpay or personal checks from the USA only since my bank refuses checks from foreign countries (even Canada). I will not work on your commission until the check clears.
- Sending me cash is an absolute, bottom of the barrel, last resort option and I really do not recommend sending money this way because if it gets lost in transit, then it cannot be tracked and you will be S.O.L.! If you absolutely must send cash, then it MUST be US dollars and I'm going to ask you to please conceal it in a greeting card or CD case. I will not be held responsible if it gets lost or stolen by greedy mail carriers!
- I do not accept Western Union checks. Period. I have seen Western Union being used way too much for scams.
- If payment arrangements are not made within a week of the price quote, you will lose your place on my queue.
- Payment is required up front and in full before pencil touches paper. If you are a long time client that I fully trust, then I may be willing to be a little looser with this.
Reference Pictures
- While I don't require reference pictures, I highly recommend them. If you don't have reference pictures, keep in mind that your picture is more up to my interpretation of what you've written.
- Please keep references tasteful. "Safe for Work" references are preferred but I will take references with tasteful nudity. I will not work from reference pictures with pornographic adult content without giving me a NSFW warning.
- If you have any photographs of similar clothing or backgrounds to what you want, feel free to send them.
- I have no problem working from Second Life screen shots. Or any game screen shots for that matter. Just make sure that they are of decent quality and that I can see any required details clearly.
- It is your responsibility to make sure that the reference pictures you send me are current and accurate (this includes patterns and colors). I will not be held responsible for inaccuracies because you send me reference pictures that are not up to date. If you ask me to change too many things because you did not provide accurate references, I may have to charge extra for it because it can be a huge time waster for me to fix things.
- When providing written references for character sheets or comics, please keep in mind that I normally cut and paste your text into the art, so please try to check your spelling and grammar before sending it to me.
- If you want to be vague with the description and leave the character's interpretation up to me, please tell me so. Keep in mind that it may have to be treated as a character design commission.
- I don't need a novel describing your character's entire backstory, likes and dislikes, favorite meat protein, etc unless your commission is a character sheet. Otherwise, I just need your character's description and maybe a little bit about their personality and what type of world they live in. I don't really have the time nor desire to read massive walls of text, and I honestly find them very intimidating when presented to me.
- Do not ask me to directly copy a reference picture, my own characters, or other people's personal characters.
- Please have references ready when you contact me!
The Commission Process
- Contact me with the specifics of what you'd like as well as a description/reference pictures of your character.
- I will send you a response. Once I have approved you, send payment. Rush orders under a very short notice may have an extra fee.
- Once I have received payment, I will begin working.
- I will send you a rough WIP sketch to make sure that I am drawing your character properly. Please note, that I will send you one sketch. I will likely not be sending you multiple thumbnail sketches for you to pick from unless you pay for a thumbnail package.
- You tell me what you want changed. It is important that you tell me exactly what needs to be changed at this point because afterwards, it may be difficult to make changes to the line art. Also... keep in mind that intricate markings and other details will be added at the color stage.
- I will revise the sketch. See the next section for info on revisions.
- You don't have to apologize to me for being 'picky' about your revisions. I don't understand why people feel the need to apologize to me for asking for a few small changes, but it's happen to me enough that I feel the need to bring it up. Making changes is part of the job and chances are I've run into many people who were 'pickier' then you.
- Any changes requested to the line art after it has been inked will be subject to extra fees since I have to take the time to fix things that should have been brought up at the sketch stage. I charge because these changes can be time consuming to fix and take time away from other commissions I may be working on at the time.
- I don't usually send a WIP at the ink stage, because in my opinion, there really isn't much to see at that stage. I can do so at special request.
- I will ink and color your picture and then send you the final result. I can also send you a flat color WIP at your request.
- You tell me if there is any last minute changes that you want made. Note: There will be an extra charge for huge changes that could have been pointed out before the sketch was approved, like adding wings to the character or moving the arm. See the next section for detailed information on revisions.
- Once the final picture is approved, then I will send you the high res version (please provide me with an email address to send it to if we are communicating with DeviantArt or FurAffinity notes) and post the picture to my online galleries.
- If you want a signed print of your commission mailed to you, it will be $15 for an 8.5x11 or $20 for an 11x14 or 11x17, which includes shipping to anywhere in the USA or Canada. Larger pictures will cost extra to print... contact me for details. Add an extra $3 for me to ship it anywhere else in the world.
- You may upload the watermarked version of your commission to your FurAffinity Gallery, DeviantArt gallery or personal website as long as you give me credit. Proper credit is "Ulario" on DeviantArt or UlarioGryphon on Furaffinity, or you can link to my website, TraciVermeesch.com
- Please save and back up your commission files! If you lose it, I cannot guarantee that I still have the files! Especially if they are over a year old! I usually keep all files, but things can happen... like a hard drive failure! If you lose it, email me and I will look for it.
- At the sketch phase, I will take the sketch back twice for revisions and tweaks… or once for a complete redrawing of the picture before I start charging extra for revisions. This is just to protect myself from people who want massive amounts of revisions for the same low, low price… which is a huge time-waster to me.
- After the inking stage, it becomes a little more difficult to make revisions.
- If you ask me to show you your commission at your flat color stage, I can make color changes free of charge. Within reason.
- After it has been shaded, I can make minor color changes, such as eye color free of charge. Once again, this is within reason.
- Larger color changes, especially those with many different colors in one area, will require an extra fee to change once the shaded stage is completed. It will be a minimum of $10 per change.
- It is very time consuming for me to change the line art after it has been inked, which is why it is very important to bring up any desired changes at the roughs stage. Major changes to the picture that weren't brought up at the roughs stage, such as adding wings or changing the position of an arm, will be an extra fee of a minimum of $15 per change. The exact amount to revise a change will depend on the complexity and how long it will take for me to change it.
- Mistakes that are my own fault will be changed for free. This includes changes that you did bring up at the appropriate time that I just forgot to add in. I do keep records of all communications between myself and client, so please do not try to lie to me and tell me that you brought something up when you did not because I will know if you are lying.
- No revisions will be made after you have already approved the final picture and it is posted in my galleries.
Thumbnail Packs
- Thumbnail packs must be purchased at the first stage of a commission if you want them.
- If you want to purchase a thumbnail package of small, stick figure gesture drawings so you can have a pose or scene to choose from, they are 5 thumbnails for $5 or 12 thumbnails for $10.
- You may not share thumbnails unless permission is asked for and given.
- You may not use unused thumbnails to commission another artist or for your own monetary gain.
- I have a right to use unused thumbnails for other projects.
Cancelling a Commission
- If something comes up and you need to cancel the commission, I have the right to be paid for any work already completed on the commission. For example, if I have completed the line art, then I will refund you all but the amount for a line art commission.
- No refunds will be given after I have started working on the flat colors.
- Dissatisfaction with the art is not the artist's fault! It is the client's responsibility to communicate the desired aesthetics of the piece and let me know if there are any desired changes before completion! Therefore no refunds will ever be issued after a picture's completion.
- No refunds will be issued for my eggs, adoptables or blind character designs after they have been paid for since I may have already started work on the picture.
- Refunds are generally not issued for 'discounted' commissions (calenders, holiday specials, etc) as they are much lower priced than my normal commission rates and I have to calculate pricing much differently.
- No refunds will be issued for picture/character licensing or buying the rights for a picture/character. Why? Because I can't be 100% sure that you haven't already made money off of it.
The Artist's Rights
- I have the right to refuse a commission for any reason.
- My working time is not set in stone. Keep in mind that I will likely be working on several other projects at the same time that I am working on yours on top of the life that I have outside of work. I will try to finish a commission within a week, but sometimes things come up that prevent me from working.
- I usually work on a first-come-first-serve basis… unless someone has a commission that is time sensitive.
- Any full colored commissioned pictures (Excluding avatars, badges, and character sheets) can be made into prints and sold at conventions. I will always give proper credit to you as the creator of the character on the back of the print. If you absolutely do not want me to sell prints of your commission, then it will be a $50 fee for your commission to not be reprinted. Please note that the $50 fee ONLY ensures that I will not reprint your commission and resell them too other people at conventions or online. This does not include full royalties to the picture!
- I have the right to use any commissioned pieces in my art books, professional portfolios, or exhibitions.
- If you do not want me to post your pictures to my online galleries, then it will be an extra fee of 30% of the final commission price. I respect that you don't want me to post the art of your characters… but please respect the fact that I want to show the work that I have done.
- Unless you have brought up that this is a private commission that you do not want posted to my galleries and paid the extra fee, I will not remove them from my galleries for any reason. I retain all posting rights to the image!
If any issue is not addressed here, please ask me.


text:
Last Updated on
Last Updated onVasily Mahanenko is one of the best-known Russian LitRPG fantasy authors, most popular for his Way of the Shaman LitRPG series. In addition, he also wrote the Dark Paladin, Invasion, and the Galactogon series, all within the new LitRPG genre that took not only Russia but the whole world by storm.
Here are the Vasily Mahanenko books in reading order for his series. The list will be updated with any new book published and translated into English.
New Vasily Mahanenko Books
The Way of the Shaman Series
The release dates are when the books have been translated into English for the first time.
- Survival Quest (The Way of the Shaman, #1), 2012
- The Kartoss Gambit (The Way of the Shaman #2), 2013
- The Secret of the Dark Forest (The Way of the Shaman #3), 2013
- The Phantom Castle (The Way of the Shaman, #4), 2014
- The Karmadont Chess Set (The Way of the Shaman #5), 2014
- The Hour of Pain (The Way of the Shaman #5.5), 2017
- Shaman's Revenge (The Way of the Shaman #6), 2017
- Clan's War (The Way of the Shaman #7), 2018
The Bard From Barliona Series
- The Renegades (The Bard from Barliona #1), 2018
- A Song of Shadow (The Bard from Barliona #2), 2018
Invasion Series
- A Second Chance (Invasion #1), 2019
Dark Paladin Series
- The Beginning (Dark Paladin #1), 2017
- The Quest (Dark Paladin #2), 2017
- Restart (Dark Paladin #3), 2018
Galactogon Series
- Start the Game (Galactogon #1), 2014
- In Search of the Uldans (Galactogon #2), 2019
- A Check for a Billion (Galactogon #3), 2019
Born in 1981 in Severodvinsk, Russia, over the years Vasily lived in several places throughout the country. He lived in Mogilev for nine years, in Moscow for seven years, and in Belgorod for 18 years.
He attended the Belgorod State University from where he graduated with a degree from the Physics and Mathematics Faculty as a post-graduate student.
He is currently working in the arena of IT (Information Technology), but he is considering at some point writing full time with a major focus on the budding genre within the fantasy niche, LitRPG. Like most other LitRPG authors, Vasily Mahanenko is also an avid gamer, especially a WOW (World of Warcraft) gamer. In WOW, not surprising, he played as a shaman, just like his popular character. Even the character name (Mahan) in WOW is the same as the name of the shaman's name in his book series.
You have to be an avid gamer in order to imagine your character (or yourself) literally living in a game world for long stretches at a time. The genre itself is all about computer games and online games. The ultimate virtual games, as it were. Also, most LitRPG readers are gamers (including me).
The way Vasily Mahanenko came to write LitRPG novels was when he had a downtime at work and started to read books at work. One of the authors he read wrote in the LitRPG genre and Vasily was hooked.
I have read every book written by Mahanenko, and my favorite so far is The Way of the Shaman series. The series has some of the best LitRPG books published to date. Vasily Mahanenko was my second LitRPG author ever (after Ernest Cline, which some readers do not even consider LitRPG). If the technology of capsules existed today, I would be one of the first ones to enter it.
In The Way of the Shaman series, we meet Daniel Mahan, who was tricked and was sentenced to prison. Except, in the future world, it is much cheaper for people to spend their prison times in a capsule in a place called Barliona in the game than in real prisons. So Daniel is sent to a mine in game, a prison for non-violent criminals.
The first book in the series is Survival Quest, in which Daniel has to survive until he can leave the prison system and enter the general population area. Except Daniel is not your average player. He is, after all, the hero of the book series.
By now we also have The Way of the Shaman book 6, which has been published in Russian and translated into English in 2017, and book 7, titled Clan's War, published early 2018.
The Dark Paladin series was first published in 2017, so it is quite a new series with currently three books released. The story involves not only an immersive virtual game but also an ancient virtual game that has been running for 75,000 years. There are strong mythological aspects of the book that I really enjoyed. The main character suddenly discovers that the world he's been living in is a lie. He has been his whole life inside a game and now it's time for him to wake up and find the truth.
The third book has been published in English early 2018, and it continues the adventures of Paladin Yaropolk in a world that is becoming more and more hostile to him.
The Galactogon series by Vasily Mahanenko after for the longest time only included one book, finally he has written not one but two new books translated into English in 2019.
The Bard From Barliona, takes us back to the world of Barliona, the Way of the Shaman universe, except this time with new heroes, the world seen through new eyes. The series started in 2018.
Finally, we have a new Vasily Mahanenko series starting in 2019, featuring again Barliona, this time from Brody West's point of view.
Praise for Vasily Mahanenko
This story is a spiritual journey disguised as a sci-fi (Ho-Sheng Hsiao)
The problem is of course that while many of the Kindle books are very inexpensive, they tend to be self published and extremely raw works. However, from time to time you find a gem. This book is one of those gems, well worth the money. (SyncFire)
I can safely say that at the time I'm writing this review, I've read more than 90% of all LitRPG books which has been published in English. To me without a doubt this book is one of the very best this genre has to offer. (C. Sahin)
Look, if you aren't reading this subgenre yet, THIS is THE series. (Lindsey Choi)
The journey Mahan goes through emotionally with respect to Anastaria was interesting. No spoilers but stuff is resolved, good or bad, with her by the end of the novel. (LitRPGPodcast)
Books Reading Order » Authors » Vasily Mahanenko
Keep Exploring
- 30Shares


text:
Chris Colwill, one of the most accomplished divers in NCAA and United States history, will return to his alma mater to head the Georgia diving program, Tom Cousins Swimming and Diving Head Coach Jack Bauerle announced on Thursday.
Colwill will be the successor for his longtime college and personal coach, Dan Laak, who was named USA Diving's High Performance Director last month. Laak served 31 years as Georgia diving coach.
"I am really excited that Chris is going to be joining our staff," Bauerle said. "He is a great young coach and is highly thought of in the diving world nationally and internationally. He will bring expertise and knowledge to the job. He knows what this level of diving is all about. It's wonderful having another Bulldog on the staff. It's not easy replacing someone like Dan, who has given so much to our program, but I think we have found a great person for the job."
During Colwill's Bulldog tenure, the Brandon, Fla., native won three NCAA individual diving titles and totaled the maximum of 12 All-America honors. He took the 1- and 3- meter springboard crowns in 2006 and added another 1-meter title in 2008, becoming the first male student-athlete in Georgia history to win three individual NCAA championships.
Colwill also headlined SEC diving during his career, accumulating five individual conference titles: 1-meter in 2005 and 2006, 3-meter in 2005 and 2006, and platform in 2006. His pair of titles in 2005 marked the first double-championship winner for Georgia since 1967. He garnered SEC Diver of the Year status in 2005, 2006 and 2008, and he was the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2004.
Colwill's prestige on the diving board extended to the Olympic arena. He represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and in the 2012 Games in London. In addition to taking first on 3-meter at the 2012 Olympic Trials, Colwill checked in fourth in synchronized 3-meter in 2008.
On the world stage, he accumulated 10 national championships, a collection that began as a 10-year old in 1994 at U.S. Junior Nationals. He also earned the gold medal at the 2007 Italian Grand Prix, the silver at the 2009 FINA World Series, and the bronze in three different 2007 FINA Grand Prix meets on 3-meter.
Colwill was inducted earlier this year into the Circle of Honor, a distinction reserved for extraordinary student-athletes and coaches who bring honor to the university and themselves by their performance and conduct.
Colwill graduated from Georgia in 2008 with a degree in Speech Communication.
Davis earns bronze
Georgia rising sophomore Tara Davis earned the bronze medal in the long jump at the IAAF World Under-20 Track & Field Championships in Tampere, Finland, on Friday.
Davis, a native of Agoura Hills, Calif., became the first American to medal in the women's long jump at the meet after soaring 20 feet, 10 ½ inches on her sixth and final attempt. She had matching jumps of 20-6.25 in her series which also would have secured third place for the Lady Bulldog.
This performance came after Davis moved from No. 4 to No. 3 on the school's all-time list by winning the USATF U-20 title with a collegiate personal-best mark of 22-0.25. She was fifth in the long jump (21-3.25) at the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Championships to help the Georgia women take second overall. Indoors, Davis registered a third-place finish to complete a historic 1-2-3 showing in the event for the Lady Bulldogs as they captured the 2018 national team title.
UGA takeover July 23
For the fourth consecutive year, SEC Network is turning the keys over to the teams, as all 14 Southeastern Conference schools will schedule network programming for a two-week stretch this summer. Beginning Monday, July 23, each school will exclusively program a full 24 hours on SEC Network with their picks of classic games, films, ESPN originals, school-produced content and more.
During the SEC Network Takeover, each of the 14 SEC member institutions has the opportunity to create an entire day filled with its greatest moments, iconic victories and university fanfare, including NCAA Championships, SEC Storied films, school PSAs and more.
The Georgia Bulldogs will kick off the two week event taking over Monday, July 23rd.


text:
Watch Garfield and Friends on our new YouTube channel.
First Appearance:
May 17th, 1983
Known Relatives:
Mom, Dad, Jon, Grandma, Uncle Bob, Uncle Ned, Uncle Buford, Uncle Roy, Uncle Bill, Uncle Ed, Uncle Enos, Uncle Otto, Aunt Gussie, Aunt Trudy, Aunt Edna, Aunt Lillian, Aunt Zelda, Aunt Orleen, Aunt Ivy, Cousin Minerva, Cousin Drusilla , Cousin Leonard, Great Uncle Norbert
Fun Fact:
Doc Boy once vacationed in Loogieville, Indiana, and had his picture taken with the World's Largest Corn Cob.
Favorite Farm Game:
"Touch the Udder"
Jon's only sibling, Doc Boy, lives on the Arbuckle farm with his parents. Like his city-slicker brother, Doc Boy leads a pretty boring life. But at least he only has to feed the hogs. Jon has to feed Garfield.
"Doc Boy was named after my own brother, Dave 'Doc' Davis. Doc isn't nearly as goofy as his cartoon namesake; he's goofier."
-Jim Davis


text:
The term adult scoliosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine in a patient who has finished growing. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects approximately seven million people in the United States. The spine curves abnormally to the right or left side and also involves a twisting or rotation of the bones of the spine. As the vertebrae rotate, this may cause clinical change in the appearance of the patient's back and may also lead to painful degeneration of the spine leading to back pain or nerve pain or in severe cases alter lung and heart function.
Adult Scoliosis
Adult scoliosis can develop as the result of a childhood curvature that was never treated. It can also develop in a patient without any previous scoliosis history. Adult scoliosis that develops in a patient with a previously straight spine is called adult degenerative scoliosis. Adult scoliosis typically arises from a combination of degenerative spinal conditions including disc degeneration, compression fracture, osteoporosis, and spinal stenosis.
For patients with scoliosis, the spine develops an abnormal curvature.
Many patients with adult scoliosis do not have any specific symptoms. Scoliosis symptoms vary based on the curve severity. Some patients first notice that their clothes no longer fit correctly. As the curvature leads to disc degeneration and changes in the bones of the spine, a number of symptoms can occur. Symptoms may include back pain, spinal stiffness and even nerve pain. The abnormal curvature may cause uneven hips or an abnormal gait and patients may have a leg length discrepancy. Patients may notice that one shoulder is higher than the other, a prominent shoulder blade, or uneven skin folds. There may be difficulty with standing or sitting upright and problems with balance. In severe cases the curvature can progress to affect heart or lung function in the thoracic spine.
Most patients never require surgical treatment. For patients with symptomatic scoliosis, a number of non-operative treatment options are available to help treat pain and maximize function. Our Spinal Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute evaluate the patient's overall physical well being to determine an appropriate exercise and physical therapy routine. For most patients, a combination of aerobic weight bearing and core muscle strengthening exercises are recommended. Physical therapy, spinal mobilization techniques, or chiropractic treatment can be beneficial for treating symptoms. While these treatments reduce pain and improve mobility, none of these treatments have been shown to effectively reduce the size of a curvature. Medication management for some patients with scoliosis can include the use of anti-inflammatory or pain medications. Spinal injections can be performed to treat areas where arthritis is causing pain or causing nerve irritation.
Surgery to correct adult scoliosis is an option if nonsurgical treatments do not relieve pain or symptoms. Surgery is also needed for patients whose curves are progressing over time or have curvatures leading to nerve compression causing symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or pain. In general curves greater than 45° and curves with severe degenerative changes are best treated with surgical reconstruction. Surgical reconstruction for adult scoliosis involves some correction of the curvature. Goals of surgery are to relieve pain and prevent the curvature from worsening in the future.
Surgery to correct adult scoliosis may be performed from several approaches. Before deciding on the best surgical approach, our surgeons at Virginia Spine Institute review patient's x-rays, imaging tests, and clinical examination multiple times to formulate a surgical plan. Our surgeons always try to fuse the smallest number of vertebrae possible. This helps preserve the greatest amount of motion in the spine. The final recommendation for each patient is based on the desire to prepare the least invasive and safest procedure for each patient.
Learn more about ADULT Scoliosis Surgery
Reviewed by: Spine Surgeon Dr. Christopher Good, Spine Surgeon Dr. Colin Haines, Spine Surgeon Dr. Ehsan Jazini
Related Treatments
Related Content
Try These 3 Yoga Poses for Scoliosis Relief!Views 7018


text:
Picea torano growing tree or shrub of the genus Picea also known as Tigertail spruce, Picea torano perennial pinophyta used as ornamental shade plant also can grow as bonsai, grow temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-8.
Picea torano flower
Leaves color is green, needle like shape connected in the base of the leaf.
Flower small color yellow that grow male and female flower separate, the flower pollinated by wind
Picea torano
Conifer cone color from green to blue-purple with yellow stripes
Picea torano for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Products from Amazon.com
- Price: Check on Amazon
- Price: Check on Amazon
How to grow Picea torano growing and care:
Cold temperature, moist soil and humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Recommended planting season?
Spring / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Pine sawfly
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
For design
Size of the plant?
10-30m, 30-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Yellow flower that grow male and female flower separate, the flower pollinated by wind
Scientific name:
Picea torano


text:
Winding machine is mainly by the tube yarn socket, yarn clearer, tensioner and slot tube combination made. Winding machine .jpg The working principle of the winder is that the yarn or yarn is unwound from the yarn by the guide yarn, the lead screw, the guide yarn and the yarn board, and then passes through the disc tensioner The gap of the yarn and the silk plate is then wound by the transmission force of the yarn guide, the screw rod, the tension rod and the grooved cylinder, and finally attached to the frictional force of the grooved cylinder to be wound into a conical object. The main purpose of the winder is to rewind spools from a wire or spinning frame into larger objects. Winder in the winding at the same time, you can clear the yarn and wire impurities or defects, improve the work flow after the procedure of production and equipment productivity.
Month: December 2017
Features of Automatic Fabric Roll Wrapping Machine
1). The fabric rolls are transported by the Inlet Conveyor to the Main Packing Unit for both width and side sealing through a polythene film.
2). The width and diameter of the incoming rolls are detected by the sensitive photoelectric sensors and optical fibers so as to ensure there will be no polythene film wastage during packing.
3). On the completion of the side sealing, the packed fabric rolls are transferred to the Heat Chamber so as to seal the polythene tightly over the fabric roll, which ensures a tight packaging effect.
4). The complete system is PLC controlled and the electrical components are placed inside a separate electrical control box for safety and onvenience of the operator and the maintenance staff.
5). The complete system can work independently or in conjunction with Fabric Inspection Machines for time being.
About Fabric Relaxing Machine
1.This fabric relaxing machine is simple in structure and easy to operate
2.Saves space with easy installation
Fabric relaxing machine, fabric plaiting machine, fabric piling machine, fabric releasing machine, fabric relaxing machine.
Usage: This fabric relaxing machine is suitable for plaiting various kinds of fabrics, has been widely used to eliminate fabric tension during process.
Technical parameters:
|Fabric Width
|1800mm~2800mm (special sizes are available)
|Working Speed
|Motor Power
|Main Roller
|Φ200mm×2, rubber face
|Transmission type
|2400(L)×850mm(W)×1350mm(H) (1800mm)
1.Motor of this fabric relaxing machine is cotrolled by inverter.
2.This fabric relaxing machine could be in forward or reverse runing.
3.Equipped with two solid wood plates installed two wheels at one side for piling fabrics.


text:
|Get e-mail updates when this information changes.
Economic Development Agency
County leads trade mission to South Korea
The county will lead local business leaders on a mission to South Korea in April to expand trade and investment opportunities for the county's investors.
South Korea is California's sixth largest export destination. In 2017, California exported more than $9.6 billion to South Korea, making California the top U.S. exporting state to South Korea.
"This mission is a tremendous opportunity for businesses in our county to grow their exports and foster international trade. By doing so, we ultimately enhance the performance of businesses here at home and drive job creation in the county," said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. "Supervisor Robert Lovingood and I are looking forward to working with the county's business community in face-to-face meetings with our government and private-sector counterparts in South Korea."
"Strengthening ties between our county and South Korean business leaders during this mission allows for our Economic Development Agency to work directly with Korean businesses that may be considering an investment in the county," said Supervisor Lovingood. "In addition to marketing San Bernardino County's products and services, this mission provides an opportunity for us to connect with and assist Korean companies wishing to establish or expand operations here in the county."
San Bernardino County companies in all industry sectors are participating or will be invited to participate in this trade mission. Participating companies will have one-on-one, pre-qualified appointments targeted to their objectives, whether that is developing or expanding direct export sales, locating distributors or agents, or conducting market research, among other goals. Company recruitment for the South Korea mission will begin shortly and will be handled through the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency.
Furthermore, the mission will also enhance relationships between San Bernardino County and South Korea in order to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the County. South Korean FDI into the
United States has more than doubled in recent years, increasing from $19.9 billion in 2011 to $40.9 billion in 2016.
The South Korea mission will also complement the recent trends observed in regard to businesses reshoring their manufacturing operations back to the US. The County of San Bernardino offers many compelling advantages to companies with offshore operations that are seeking to simplify their supply chains, reduce labor costs and bring jobs back into the US; this Mission will enhance awareness of the County as a destination for manufacturers interested in strategic reshoring. Over 10,000 total US jobs were restored from Korea between 2010-16; the County is strategically positioning itself to be a part of this job creation with this Mission.
The South Korea mission is scheduled for April 20-27, 2019, with Seoul being the primary destination for this mission. Highlights for this mission include targeted one-on-one business meetings for participating County businesses, exploring foreign direct investment and reshoring opportunities, meetings with government and industry association officials, along with briefings on the market. Participating San Bernardino County companies will hold pre-arranged meetings specific to their market entry or expansion needs.
The County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency is promoting an international trade and investment program countywide. The primary goal of this program is to inform business about opportunities to expand markets on a global scale and attract investment from abroad. To find out more about this program or other key initiatives or services offered, please visit http://www.sbcountyadvantage.com
Find your Vision2Succeed at the county's largest regional business summit
On Feb. 12, more than 1,000 business, community and government leaders will come together for San Bernardino County's annual Regional Business Summit and State of the County. For 2019, the event theme "Innovate. Transform. Grow." recognizes the County's economic strength, business growth and innovative ideas designed to further transform the region, including the recently launched Vision2Succeed campaign, designed to prepare county residents for the jobs we have and the jobs we want to attract.
The Inland Empire chapter of NAIOP will also hold a real estate industry presentation prior to the State of the County titled "San Bernardino County: The Road Forward."
For more information, registration and sponsorship information, click here.
Recognized as the largest regional business event in the County, the event will feature a message from Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman along with interviews to include Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief, Entrepreneur magazine along with leaders from the County's top industries and businesses such as Garner Holt Productions, General Atomic, China Airlines, Federal Express UPS, NUUO, and Lennar Homes.
"The County continues to lead the state and nation in job and population growth. At a time when business and residents are being priced out of coastal markets, we continue to be a quality choice for business expansion and for a quality lifestyle," Chairman Hagman said. "That's why I encourage businesses to make plans now to be part of this event. We will share information to encourage business growth as well as provide a forum for valuable engagement with regional leaders. Bottom line, this event is about business expansion and job creation."
The 2019 Regional Business Summit and State of the County is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the most influential business owners, presidents, CEO and other decision makers in both the public and private sectors because of the high level of content presented and attendees.
The NAIOP IE panel will begin at 3:30 pm. Registration for State of the County begins at 4:30 pm. The NAIOP panel will be led by moderator Terry Thompson, director of real estate, San Bernardino County with panelists: Bill Heim, principal, Lee & Associates; Doug Jorritsma, senior vice president, Land Advisors; and Val Achtemeier, executive vice president, CBRE and Greg Devereraux, Worthington Partners.
The event will be held at the Citizens Business Bank Arena located at 4000 Ontario Center in Ontario. Sponsorship opportunities for greater business exposure are still available. For more information, visit http://www.sbcountyadvantage.com/About-Us/State-of-the-County.aspx.
Need help buying a home? Free expert assistance is available
San Bernardino County has made it a priority to promote and protect homeownership. As part of that effort, the County Department of Community Development and Housing encourages interested county residents to attend a free housing expo and town hall meeting on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Fair Housing Council of Riverside, 3933 Mission Inn Ave. in Riverside.
HUD-approved housing counselors, lenders and real estate agents will be on-hand to assist those looking to buy their first home or make a new start after a foreclosure, short sale, or bankruptcy. The event will include valuable information about down payment assistance, real estate fraud, foreclosure prevention, mortgage modification, fair housing, and more.
For more information, call 951-682-6581 or 1-800-655-1812 or register to attend at the event website. Click here for more details.
This is BIG! County has new display in Sacramento
San Bernardino County has a new face in the state capitol.
The first floor of the state capitol in Sacramento is the main traffic area for tourists and other capitol visitors and features approximately 5-foot-by-4-foot display cases for each of the state's 58 counties.
After more than 16 years without an update, the county's display case is now sporting a new look.
A 3-D, postcard-themed diorama commissioned in late 2014 by the Board of Supervisors touts San Bernardino's status as the nation's largest county and features a swirl of photos highlighting the county's natural beauty, diversity, tourist attractions, business opportunities, and quality of life.
"Our county stands out from the crowd in terms of business, recreation, beauty, and excitement, and we wanted our capitol display to reflect that," said Board of Supervisors Chairman James Ramos.
Designed and constructed by Bill Butler, director of design for San Bernardino-based Garner Holt Productions, the images in the display include the county's renowned educational and healthcare institutions, agriculture, mining, Ontario International and Chino airports, the San Bernardino County Museum, Calico Ghost Town, the Colorado River, Lake Arrowhead, skiing, rock climbing, Auto Club Speedway, and Mumford & Sons performing at the San Manuel Amphitheater.
"The next time you're in Sacramento, look for our new display," Chairman Ramos said.
County wins five Public Relations Society of America awards
San Bernardino County's Human Services communications team, the Economic Development Agency and the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) were recognized at the 2014 Polaris Awards by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)-Inland Empire Chapter on Nov. 19 at Center Stage Theater in Fontana.
PRSA's Polaris Awards program recognizes the outstanding and creative public relations strategies used by professionals dedicated to the advancement of communications. Human Services' communications team; Cindie Perry, deputy director of the Economic Development Agency; and SBCERA were recognized among communications professionals from the private and public sectors.
Human Services Communications Officer C.L. Lopez and Media Specialist Cindi Malvin accepted three Capella Awards for the HS Connection newsletter, the 2013 Human Services Annual Report and their photo gallery of the Dogs of Rainbow's End. The photo gallery of dogs rescued during a 2013 hoarding case was featured in an Associated Press photo gallery and garnered international media coverage.
"We are very proud of the work of our Human Services Communications team," said Chief Learning Officer Summer Adams. "These awards honor the work of the team's first full-year working together and great things have already been accomplished in their telling of the stories of Human Services."
The Economic Development Agency was given a Capella Award for the 2014 State of the County event held at Ontario Business Bank Arena in February.
SBCERA was recognized for their 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, "Mission Retirement."
County appoints new EDA Administrator
Larry Vaupel will bring extensive experience in private and public sector economic and real estate development when he assumes the helm of the San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency on Monday.
"Larry's background and enthusiasm will be great assets as we work to attract and retain investment in San Bernardino County and continue our work toward achieving the Countywide Vision," said County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux, who announced Vaupel's appointment today.
Vaupel currently serves as Economic Development Manager for City of Riverside, where he leads a team of 11 economic development and marketing professionals helping businesses create jobs. Prior to his service in Riverside, Vaupel spent much of his career in Illinois working in city planning, real estate development, and economic development, where he served a diverse mix of urban, suburban and rural communities. Vaupel has worked in some of the fastest growing communities in the U.S. as well as established cities and public-private economic development agencies. He has also been a real estate developer and owned and managed a commercial real estate brokerage firm.
Learn how to expand your business globally
Participate in an exclusive free training program carefully designed to give business executives strategies, insights, and a ready network of contacts necessary to successfully expand sales globally.
"Successful Exporting in Today's Global Economy," will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Chaffey College Chino Community Center, 5890 College Park Avenue in Chino. Click here to register.
If you believe exporting could be part of your growth strategy, these courses will provide you with the hands on tools and the latest information necessary to succeed. In addition, through this course, you will become informed about the effective finance and marketing assistance currently available through both state and federal agencies and walk away knowing precisely how to leverage these resources.
Selling American products and services overseas is both profitable and culturally rewarding for all companies that want to prosper in today's global marketplace.
The Export Trade Assistance Partnership (ETAP) provides export training and assistance to local businesses and entrepreneurs interested in expanding to new markets.
To read more about the event, click here.
Learn more about your housing rights and responsibilities
If you or someone you know rent a room, a house, apartment or mobile home, you will want to attend one of these informative presentations on evictions, security deposits, repairs, discrimination, and housing rights for persons with disabilities. The Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board will be presenting Housing Rights and Responsibilities in nine communities throughout San Bernardino County, for both English and Spanish speakers.
If you plan to attend, please click here and RSVP at the number or email at the bottom of the flier. For more information contact the Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board at 909.984.2254.
County to hold second Joshua Tree community meeting
Back in September, residents and stakeholders turned out in large numbers for a spirited discussion about the future of Joshua Tree during a special community planning workshop conducted by the County.
Experts on the issues raised in September from the County and other agencies will be available to answer questions and discuss additional concerns. Topics will include the desired character of the community of Joshua Tree, environmental concerns, renewable energy, transportation, bike and pedestrian facilities, tourism, housing, and incorporation.
The community is invited to participate from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at the Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst Avenue in Joshua Tree. The meeting will begin with a brief recap of the comments received in September then move quickly into an open house format where residents may meet individually with representatives from County departments and other agencies.
For more information about the meeting, contact Michelle McCoy at the Land Use Services Department at (909) 252-5105 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
State of the County highlights collaboration and successes
Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Rutherford gave an inspiring and captivating speech during the State of the County on Wednesday night.
Rutherford emphasized that through collaboration, we can achieve the goals of the Countywide Vision. During her presentation, Rutherford gave a rundown of the unique and important role County government plays in our everyday lives with statistics that reveal the work County departments engaged in over the last year. More than 1,000 county residents, County employees, government leaders, business leaders, and community leaders attended.
Poet David Bowden gave a special performance tailored to the event in which he compared collaboration to how water, soil and seed are essential for growth.
Watch a snippet of Rutherford's presentation here: http://youtu.be/sgkXJRedROg
Watch the full presentation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3vK12Pbao
Visit www.sbcountyadvantage.com for more information about State of the County.


text:
/ Our Products / Centering Material / Centering Plates
/ Our Products / Centering Material / Centering Plates
Centering Plates are widely used in RCC casting work as the alternative to wooden plates. It provides reliable support for the materials used in constructing slabs, canopies and beams. Available in different sizes and angles, these plates are manufactured using high grade metal. With welded and riveted angles, these plates are high in demand in construction industry.
Available in two types:
Sheet metal folding- 14 SWG
Sheet metal with Ang
Sizes available- 600 x 900 and 600 x 1250
Provision of angle- 35 x 35 x 5 mm thick, 30 x 30 x 3 mm thick and 25 x 25 x 5 mm thick
Cup Lock System is specifically designed for all types of support and access structures and mobile and independent towers. Available in vertical and horizontal forms, these have confined mobile top cups made of malleable casting and fixing bottom cups made of high quality steel. The design is sturdy and heavy to tolerate rough site handling and any kind of damage.
Made by - 40 NB 'B' class tube conforming tol S1161/1239
Provided with - 500mm c/c (standard) and 1000mm c/c (optional)
Cup-lock vertical - cup joints welded at 500mm or 1000mm gaps
Two types of cup lock system are available:
Vertical cup lock system
Horizontals cup lock system
Technical Specifications
|3.00 m
|15.0 kgs
|2.50 m
|12 5 kgs
|2.00 m
|10.0 kgs
|1.50 m
|7.5 kgs
|1.00 m
|5.0 kgs
|0.50 m
|2.5 kgs
|2.50 m
|9.5 kgs
|2.00 m
|7.5 kgs
|1.80 m
|6.5 kgs
|1.50 m
|5.5 kgs
|1.25 m
|4.5 kgs
|1.00 m
|4.0 kgs
Permissible load
|Main lift
|Vertical loading
|1.0 m
|5700 kgs
|1.5 m
|4500 kgs
|2.0 m
|3300 kgs
|2.5 m
|2300 kgs
Column Farma is made by using high grade metal sheet and angles for support. Available in different heights, these are widely used in construction of buildings and highways for making concrete beams and pillars in foundation.
Available sizes - height 1200 to 300 mm
Material used - 14 GMS sheet and 45 x 45 x 5 angle with heavy stiffener support
The scaffolds require Bracing & Tying- In to eliminate any tendency to distort or sway.
In addition to this, the ties are used to connect the scaffold to a permanent building.Taken through window openings or clamped to columns, these are tied in staggered arrangements


text:
Creating delicious Lovely Little Cakes and treats for any occasion.
Lovely Little Cakes was born out of a love for homebaking and a realisation that not everyone has the time or talent to bake. Originally training as a Colour Chemist I always had a passion for cake making and decorating. After several cake courses later I decided to take the plunge and in 2009 Lovely Little Cakes was born. Constantly working on new techniques and novel ideas, Lovely Little Cakes offers a bespoke service, to create fabulous tasting goodies for Weddings, Birthdays, Christenings, indeed all occasions.
Lovely Little Cakes will assist throughout the process discussing your initial requirements to delivery and set-up of your chosen treats.
With the business going strength to strength Lovely Little Cakes aims to provide a unique and original style take on your celebration offering a different edge on the sweet treats at your celebration. Be sure to check out the Dessert Table and Afternoon Tea pages.
For a quote for your bespoke wedding cake, cup cake treats or beautifully designed celebration cake. You'll be glad you did.


text:
Recipes & Ingredients Delivered To Your Home
I don't know if you guys have heard a grocery delivery place called "Plated" but this place is awesome! Great recipes and all the ingredients you need to create those recipes delivered straight to your door! Never worry about what you are going to prepare for dinner again. With every meal taking 30 minutes or less to cook, this is obviously the go-to option for any person to busy to cook meals at home. Everything is portioned just as you need and accustomed to you or your family size.
I could't believe it when I first heard about these guys and I have to share this with my readers. I have NEVER encountered a delivery place like this! The are nationwide and in almost every city! I was so excited when I placed my order and impatiently waited for it to arrive. It came on time I just was just overly eager to try the Pan Roasted Chicken with Butternut Squash Panzanella. Mmmmmmmm!
What Makes Plated Soooooo Good?
On top of the convenience, all of the recipes are selected by world-class chefs and all food is from local suppliers and farmers. Awesome and natural ingredients only. All meals come with healthy and balanced portions of fruits and vegetable necessary in your daily intake.
All of our chefs are hand selected and are some of the best in the world! you can guarantee that you are going to get the recipe and ingredients to make a very tasty meal, delivered straight to your house. No more grocery store visits, just go online and pick out your meal plan. I don't know about you, but I hate standing in line at the grocery store and Plated has enabled me to do so much more in my life.
It's honestly only going to take you one time to give these guys a try and you will be hooked forever! Promise 😉
How Does It Work?
This program makes it so simple to do the ordering I have my kids do it for me as part of their chores. Hey, I'm a busy person. My mother used to say, "In my day we were farmers, and you kid got it good now-a-days". So I don't feel bad. If my mother can till the land then my kids can surely order the food.
All you are required to do, is go online, pick the meal plan, and order! That's it! Recipe and ingredients delivered to your door and 30 minutes later you can have a home cooked meal you would see in a 5-star restaurant. This is super for Dad's. My husband absolutely loves cooking now (one of the biggest benefits lol). He enjoys it and feels accomplished after making an awesome meal that me and the kids like. i'm not even going to tell you what monstrosities he's prepared in the past.
So, give it a try. The meals at Plated are awesome and the delivery is always there when it's supposed to be! These guys were long over due for a review as I have ordered from them multiple times this month and plan to order for many more! What are you waiting for? Check em out!


text:
Refine search
- (-) Remove Hotel accommodation filter Hotel accommodation
Hotel accommodation
Hotel accommodation
- (-) Remove ***** filter *****
Number of results: 19
Order byAlphabetical order The most visited
Hotel accommodationAzor HotelWith a strong connection to the sea and nature, the Azor Hotel is the starting point to discover the Azores. It features 123 rooms and suites with spectacular views over the sea, the À TERRA restaurant, Lobby Market, gym, casino, panoramic outdoor (...)
Telephone: +351 296 249 900
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.azorhotel.com
Hotel accommodationBela Vista Hotel & SpaThere's place where the refinement and the excellence meet the nature's tranquility. A place with an inspiring setting, where the serenity should be experienced in all its splendor. Here is a dream destination with a charming environment that (...)
Telephone: +351 282 460 280
Fax: +351 282 460 281
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.hotelbelavista.net
Hotel accommodationCascade Wellness & Lifestyle ResortCascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort is one of the most luxurious 5 star hotels in the Algarve, offering a fantastic holiday destination, the hotel is located in the historic city of Lagos, in Portugal, within walking distance to Porto de Mós e (...)
Telephone: +351 282 771 500
Fax: +351 282 771 599
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.cascaderesortalgarve.com
Hotel accommodationConvento do Espinheiro Historic Hotel & SpaJust 2kms away from the city of Évora, the hotel is surrounded by 8 hectares of beautiful gardens and its interior has been luxuriously decorated, maintaining the character of old times. Perfectly combining the old and the new, the hotel offers (...)
Telephone: +351 266 788 200
Fax: +351 266 788 229
Website: http://www.conventodoespinheiro.com
Hotel accommodationHotel Meliá Madeira MareOverlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the modern and contemporary oceanfront Meliá Madeira Mare embraces the serene beauty of magnificent panoramic sea views and is conveniently situated in Funchal's pre-eminent tourist locations, Lido, offering access to (...)
Telephone: +351 291 724 150
Fax: +351 291 773 617
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: https://www.meliamadeira.com/
Hotel accommodationHotel PortoBay LiberdadeRecently opened, the PortoBay Liberdade is the Lisbon five-star hotel from the PortoBay Group. Situated in Rua Rosa Araújo, 60 metres from Avenida da Liberdade, the most luxurious avenue in Portugal and right in the city centre. This avenue extends (...)
Telephone: +351 210015700
Fax: +351 291708750
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.portobay.com
Hotel accommodationHotel Quinta da SerraThis hotel, situated 820 meters above sea level, offers a unique and exquisite setting in communion with nature, and invites you to rest and renew energy, in a quiet and relaxing way. Along the leafy gardens there is an indoor heated freshwater (...)
Telephone: +351 291 640 120
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.hotelquintadaserra.com
Hotel accommodationM'Ar de Ar Aqueduto - Historic Design Hotel & SPAM`AR De AR Aqueduto is the five star hotel of the city of Évora. Located right in the historic center of Évora, a city classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. The building, previously known as the Sepulveda Palace, is a magnificent (...)
Telephone: +351 266 740 700
Fax: +351 266 740 735
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.mardearhotels.com
Hotel accommodationMacdonald Monchique Resort & SpaMacdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is the only resort in this undiscovered area of rural Portugal that combines 5-star hospitality and modern design with unspoilt Featuring Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, an action-packed adventure (...)
Telephone: +351 282 240 130
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.macdonaldmonchique.com
Hotel accommodationMonte da Quinta ResortIn the heart of Quinta do Lago, Algarve, there's a secret only shared by a few that sums all the best that the Algarve has to offer. Monte da Quinta Resort is able to welcome you to enjoy the marvellous suites and all the facilities a family Resort (...)
Telephone: +351 289 000 300
Fax: +351 289 000 305
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.montedaquintaresort.com/


text:
Yesterday I started feeling sick. I was able to take Dayquil and I would feel better for a few hours. But I have this head cold thing. So this morning when I woke up. I knew it was going to be a rough day. And I have a MILLION things to do!!!!!!!!!!
My friends are coming tomorrow, so I first started the day taking this guy to school
then running to the grocery store and target
I got this for A BUCK!
A big bowl for halloween candy!
and a few more halloween things. I LOVE halloween
For this weekend, I want to make cookies. So I had to get cookie sheets (can you believe I have lived here almost FOUR weeks and I havent made cookies yet!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats crazy talk)
I am not a bad cook, but I also didnt have a fire extingusher for the kitchen. (I think every house should have one)
And all these things came with it. Now, am I really going to read the directions when my house is on fire?
I also got some flowers to make my house alittle nicer when the girls get here tomorrow!
I also found TWO steals at target!!!!!
I got this necklace for 7 dollars
And I got this for $3.24!!!!!!
I think I might wear this this weekend since its in the 50s
I will now be chugging this
And hanging in bed. (after I write this post, Im taking a nap)
I really should be cleaning. The girls will be here tomorrow!
Like tackling the top of the frig, where I put things that don't have a "home" yet
well, im off to bed! I hope I can sleep this thing away!!!


text:
recipe- zucchini, quinoa & goat cheese tart
Regular price
zucchini, quinoa & goat cheese tart
recipe by Cannelle et Vanille
Makes one 9-inch square or round tart
Quinoa and olive oil crust
- 1⁄2 cup superfine brown rice flour, plus more for dusting
- 1⁄2 cup quinoa flour
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1⁄4 cup amaranth flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
Zucchini, quinoa, and goat cheese filling
- 1⁄4 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, plus more for quinoa
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 spring onions or 2 medium leeks, diced
- 3 eggs
- 60g crème fraîche or heavy cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 60g goat cheese, crumbled
- watercress, for garnish
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Make the crust. Combine the first six ingredients in a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to aerate the ingredients. Add the olive oil and 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) cold water. Pulse until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to a work surface, knead it a couple of times, and press it into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Dust a work surface with superfine brown rice flour and roll the dough to a 1⁄8-inch thickness. Roll the dough carefully around the rolling pin and place it over a 9-inch square or round tart mold. Fill the mold. Pinch the cracked pieces together and trim the edges. Transfer the tart mold to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
Place the tart on a baking sheet and cover it with a piece of parchment paper. Add pie weights or dry beans and blind-bake for 20 minutes. Remove the beans and the parchment and bake for another 10 minutes. Let the crust cool while preparing the filling (leave the oven on).
Prepare the filling and bake the tart. Reduce the oven heat to 180°C. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Place the grated zucchini in a bowl and add 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt. Transfer to a colander set on top of a bowl and let macerate for 15 minutes. This will release some of the moisture from the zucchini. Discard the water collected in the bowl. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the drained zucchini and spring onions. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they soften. Add the cooked quinoa and stir. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, crème fraîche, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, lemon zest, and pepper. Spread the zucchini mixture over the tart crust. Pour the custard over the vegetables. Top with the crumbled goat cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the custard sets. Let the tart cool for 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature garnished with the watercress. The tart can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.


text:
Brent Cook Talks Junior Mining Stocks
The Canadian Investor Conference in Vancouver this past weekend was smaller than in recent years, but conference attendees still packed in to hear a presentation from Brent Cook of Exploration Insights.
One theme that's important for Cook is the lack of new discoveries in the mining sector, and he went over that point on Sunday. To start, he drew attention to a lack of funding in the sector, but also to the growing gap between production levels and new mine development..
Lack of discovery
"To keep up, to find another 90 million ounces every year, just to replace production, we need to find one Carlin Trend a year," he said. That's a tall order, and as Cook explained, that isn't what's happening. "Production's dropping off because we're not finding new deposits," he said.
Cook added a few more points to that argument:
- 20 years — Cook stated that on average, it takes roughly 20 years for a new discovery to become a mine. "And that's not going to get any better," he said, "because what we're finding … it's deeper, it's usually more metallurgically complex, you've got higher strip ratios, you've got more political issues."
- Lower grades — "Average mining grades are declining, yet demand is increasing," Cook said. "Tonnes mined have to be increased substantially just to meet that, particularly since we're mining lower and lower grades."
- Sustaining costs, not business — "The cost reductions that major mining companies are making now, they're making them by high grading their deposits, which means pulling out the best stuff," said Cook, explaining that high grading can affect the rest of the deposit. "They're cutting their all-in sustaining costs," he said. "They're sustaining costs — they're not sustaining their businesses."
- Not knowing when to quit — "We spend so much money and time drilling out marginal to not-economic deposits," said Cook. "That's why it costs, right now, $150 million per 100,000-ounce discovery. That just can't work, and the problem is, we don't know when to quit."
Cook suggested that within the next year or two majors will start investing in filling the gap between production and discovery. In the meantime, he's looking for "the very few deposits that make money that are going to fill the gap." Cook stated that he tries to find a "fatal flaw" in projects "as quickly as possible" so he can move on to checking out the next project..
Link: http://goldinvestingnews.com/52640/brent-cook-junior-mining-stocks-kaminak-pretium-nevada-sunrise-calibre-mining-energy-fuels.html#.VXNLySGVtpU.twitter
Quelle: http://blog.cambridgehouse.com


text:
Slide decks highlighting 10 unique insights from our interviews.
- 33voices interview with venture capitalist and entrepreneur Victor W. Hwang.Victor shares insights from his book The Rainforest -venture capital, global innovation, startups, innovation ecosystems.
- Moe Abdou Founder of 33voices interviews Andrew Geant co-founder and CEO of WyzAnt.comWyzAnt.com a tutoring marketplace.
- 33voices interview with author and speaker Alan Hall .


text:
step 1 of 2 (team setup form)
14th Annual Heroes for the House 5K Run Walk Presented by IREMSaturday, June 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN at NCAA Hall of Champions, 700 W Washington Street
Please enter your team information in the form below. When you are finished, click the "Continue" button to continue. Required fields are marked with a *.
- When this page loaded, the official time was 4:57:38 PM EDT.


text:
This Veterans Day, Thank a Veteran (and His or Her Family)
Press Release
Thought Leadership
This Veterans Day, November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which signaled the end of World War I. Many countries recognize Armistice Day as a time to honor veterans and to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during their service.
In the United States, Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served – or are currently serving – in the U.S. Armed Forces. Cisco values all of the men and women who serve their countries, and supports U.S. veterans through several different programs.
Transitioning from Military to Civilian Work
One of the biggest challenges veterans face is the transition from military to civilian work. Cisco Regional Sales Manager Jason Port leads Cisco's Veterans Enablement and Troop Support Employee Resource Organization (VETS ERO), along with Cisco Senior Customer Experience Manager David Richards. "One of the hardest things about leaving deployment is not having a purpose," said Port. "When you are deployed, it's a mission, and there's an adrenaline rush that you cannot reproduce when you get home. When re-entering civilian life, it's very difficult to overcome the frustration of not having a mission."
Gena Pirtle, Program Manager for Cisco's Veterans Program, explains how Cisco helps: "Vets need help identifying skills, both hard and soft, that translate from military to civilian work, like leadership and working under pressure," she said. "They bring with them the qualities employers look for; they just need some guidance to transition those skills into meaningful employment outside of the military."
Connecting Veterans with Meaningful Employment
Together with our customers and partners, Cisco hosts job fairs and training events in the United States, such as the annual Veterans Career Transition Day, that help U.S. military personnel, veterans, and military spouses find a pathway to meaningful work that fits their valuable and unique skill sets. Veterans can also enroll in the Cisco Networking Academy program through the GI Bill to get certified in the information and communications technology (ICT) field. Soon, the Cisco Networking Academy will launch the Talent Bridge for Veterans, a special online portal that will connect veterans with channel partners who are looking to hire qualified talent.
Veterans bring a lot of value to a corporate workforce. They have a proven ability to learn quickly, honed leadership and teamwork skills, a strong work ethic, dedication, and experience working under pressure. In addition, Port believes veterans contribute something positive to Cisco's culture: "Every person who joined the military raised their hand and said 'You can count on me.' We want the same thing at Cisco, for employees to say 'We've got this' and take ownership," he said.
Families of Veterans and Military Personnel Need Support Too
Cisco works hard to create a culture that honors and values veterans. The VETS ERO provides a way for Cisco employees to contribute and help veterans and their families. With 800 members who are mostly veterans, the group is looking to add more members with or without military experience who are passionate about helping this audience.
Cisco Senior Engineer Ken Estep was directed to the ERO when he saw a video that depicted soldiers communicating with their families over Telepresence. He immediately wanted to help make that happen for other families. Estep and his son Adam both served in the military. Adam was killed while he was deployed in 2004. Estep wished that the Telepresence technology had been available to military troops then. "I didn't get to see Adam when he was deployed," Estep said. "All I could think of was how impactful it is to be able to see each other and to be able to talk." Estep stepped in and eventually led the ERO for five years, partially because it gave him a mission and an outlet for all of the emotions around the loss of his son.
"I try to take all of that love and passion for my son and take it places," said Estep. "I can do that at Cisco. The company I was working for when I lost my son told me to put those emotions away, and to be who and what they wanted me to be. Cisco's culture allows me to be me with all of my experiences, including this one. It's more than policy. It's teamwork, leadership, and culture."
Many Ways to Give Back to Veterans
Cisco's VETS ERO helps U.S. servicemen and women identify career paths after time in the military, and provides peer-to-peer support for veterans who are transitioning into Cisco and corporate careers. The organization also hosts other activities: putting flags in cemeteries and wreaths on graves, helping at the Valor Games for wounded veterans, and organizing care package and calling card drives. Port is always looking for new ways to support veterans: "Do you have a great idea? Let us know," he said. "Let's do it together. Ten or fifteen people can be more impactful than just one individual. Families can participate too. It's a great way to give back."
Before Estep transitioned out of his leadership role at the ERO, he spent five years working to expand the recognition of veterans and their family members. Estep reflected upon how his son's death in 2004 forever changed his perception of Veterans Day: "I realized why we need to honor veterans and their families," he said. "Veterans Day serves a purpose. It's a day to recognize and say thank you to our veterans for their service, their time, and being away from their families. It is tradition, and I ask you to participate. Take one minute of silence at 11am on 11/11, Veterans Day, to acknowledge, remember and thank our veterans."
To learn more or volunteer, visit Cisco's VETS ERO website.
Wishing all veterans and their families a very special Veterans Day. We are so proud to serve those who have served us so honorably! #TalentBridge4Vets #HireAVet @CiscoCSR


text:
You're using an outdated browser. Update your browser for the full Life Teen experience.
Summit reflection video for Palm Sunday with Joel Stepanek
Covecrest is more than a retreat center and summer camp. Covecrest is a community of Catholics committed to transforming teens, transforming parishes, and transforming culture. Will you join us?
Hidden Lake is home to an incredible Catholic community, gorgeous views, welcoming meeting spaces and so much more. Dedicated to leading teens closer to Christ, we hope you'll be welcomed home to Hidden Lake soon.
This is your one stop shop for great Catholic books, community, gifts, events, music, and resources. We are here to serve.
Edge helps middle schoolers unleash who they were created to be, in Christ.
Life Teen strengthens our teens' Catholic identity, while rooting them firmly in Christ and in His Church.
by Kenn DeMoll
Bruce Lee, one of the world's greatest martial arts masters once said, "the successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus." The can be said of youth ministers. Successful youth ministers do not simply bring teenagers to summer events. They plan, with laser-like focus, the follow up before they […]
Read More
by Tricia Tembreull
We are hearing the buzz and seeing Instagram explode with Merciful, Alive and Dangerous, and, for some youth groups that move faster than a speeding bullet, the (Censored) images. Nevertheless, some of you are taking it slow, using the Life Night Curriculum that is familiar to you, enjoying a little […]
by Joel Stepanek
The newest Life Support has arrived online! We couldn't wait to get you our newest resources, so we put them on our website a little bit early. You can expect your newest box soon with a few more surprises inside. In the meantime, there are a few things you need […]
A thriving and healthy youth ministry often includes many components, but there are three that are common among any parish youth group forming disciples. A Eucharistic-centered ministry anchored in the Sunday liturgy Large group catechesis and evangelization through weekly gatherings, retreats, and large-scale events Small discipleship groups that meet regularly […]
by Ryan O'Connell
"Don't walk into mass out of shape," proclaims the bridge of the song "Mass Fitness" performed by some, gangly, shaved-eyebrow dude. Well that Vanilla-Ice-looking dude is me. I love writing silly songs with catchy hooks and was asked to add a comedic spark to Life Teen's semester on the Mass […]


text:
- Executive summary. Write this last. Highlight key information from the plan-who you are, what you are going to do, why and how it will be financed. (Not in detail, that comes in the plan itself.)
- History. One page on how the Co-op got to this point: How/who/why it was started (vision), bringing it up to this time. Key accomplishments to date.
- Ownership. Legal structure (incorporation), number of member-owners currently and expected numbers by opening. Equity investment structure, current total and expected equity at opening.
- Economic environment. Current and coming economic issues.
- Trade area. Description of trade area (usually taken from market study).
- Trends. Description of relevant trends in the natural foods industry, cooperatives, and trade area.
- Regulatory Issues. Anything impacting the Co-op's ability to do normal business.
- Competitors. Describe all potential competitors' strengths and weaknesses and how they will impact the Co-op.
- A page or two narrative on where you intend to take the Co-op over the next 5 yrs. Additional services, greater community penetration, new programs, etc.
- Assumptions. Highlight key assumptions used to accomplish vision. Focus on the next year but show approach over 5 years. Include the foundation for Co-op success such as membership growth, sales growth, margin management, expense control, focus, education and outreach, community owned business model, etc. Break out membership indicators (# of members each year, equity, member benefits, member involvement, et.) and explain why these things will occur.
- Key Success Factors. Describe the key factors of success that are within your control and how you will use those – strong leadership (Board), experienced management, industry savvy, community owned business in a time of people supporting their communities, management team economic issues, fresh foods focus, local, etc.
- Distinctive Competence. Describe what you can excel at doing to compete – knowledge of market, knowledge of industry, membership loyalty (the Co-op advantage), know how to make money, management team.
- Critical Issues. Identify the critical issues that may be outside of your control that are needed for success – bank support, community acceptance and support, finding experienced management, etc.
- Risks. Describe what steps you will take if the critical issues do not turn out as you wish. Financial risk will be addressed in the financial section but there are other risks: hiring management, lack of membership growth, etc.
- Technical Support. Describe the technical support that is built into the plan and budget – UNFI, NCG, CDS CC, lawyer, accountant, community resources.
- Resources. Describe the resources the co-op will have access to – NCG, CGN, CDS CC, specific technical expertise on your board, other GMs, consultants, etc.
- Proposed Process and Timeline. What you want to accomplish and when from now until opening day.
- Key Personnel. Brief bios of key members of management team (one –two paragraphs) including experience in the industry, past successes and relevant info, strengths.
- Management Coaching and Support Identify anyone outside of your organization for support-other GMs, CDS CC, NCG.
- Strengths and Weaknesses. Not of individuals but the Board as a whole. Strength-in touch with membership, understand retail business, average tenure, etc. Weaknesses-turnover, lay people, volunteers, etc.
- Training and Ongoing support. What regular training will the Co-op participate in (CBLD, CCMA, NCG).
- Analysis. Info from recent market feasibility study.
- Opportunity. Describe the market opportunity the co-op will take advantage of. (Underserved market for these type of goods. Increase market share over the next 5 years, community involvement. Become premier community foods operation.)
- Positioning. Describe the market position – How will you market yourselves? What will your messages be-to whom? What tactics will be used to grow? Expected average basket and customer count? Advertising plan and marketing budget total (budget will be an addendum).
- Customers and Needs. Describe your core customer and their needs. Use summary of surveys and other data to demonstrate that you understand community and its needs.
- Products. Describe the product selection plan. For example- Full line grocery stores featuring conventional/natural/organic/local. Crossover products to attract others. Fresh foods focus.
- Trade area. Describe the trade area the co-op is targeting.
- Services. Describe any special services the co-op will offer. For example check cashing, credit union, delivery service.
- Prices. Describe the pricing strategy.
- Promotion plan. Describe the planned in-store promotional strategies.
- Productivity. Describe the tools and strategies the co-op will use for labor productivity.
- Experience. Describe the staff experience you have or will seek and any labor market highlights.
- Policies. Describe your approach to personnel policies.
- Training. Describe training and development programs.
- Term Sheet. Describe what you want from a lender.
- Ownership. Shares/equity current and planned.
- Sources and Uses. Summary from pro forma.
- Leverage. Include key ratios with brief explanations including Debt to Equity, Current and Quick.
- Summary. Financial section of pro forma with a prose summary.
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow
- Working capital
- Budget. Projected capital expenditures over the first 3-5 years and how they will be financed.
- Financial Risk Assessment. Describe risk factors, what can go wrong and how the risks will be mitigated. Do not be afraid to identify risks. Lenders will see you as a realist, rather than a pie in the sky organization. Common risk factors are: Not meeting sales goals, Labor costs too high, Margin too low, Loss of key personnel. For risk mentioned, include a brief plan as to what you would do if it came to fruition.
- Summary. Financial section of pro forma with a prose summary.
- Addendums. Include any other documents you feel will be helpful for a lender to see. For example: Mission, Vision, Incorporation document, Bylaws, Pro forma, Market Feasibility summary, and Marketing budget.
Success Stories
Have more questions?
Get in touch with one of our consultants.


text:
Annual food waste across supply chains in the United Kingdom, with wastage measured in tonnes per year. Data is presented only for wastage in the post-farmgate supply chain, so does not include losses or wastage from agricultural production.
Our World in Data is free and accessible for everyone.
Help us do this work by making a donation.


text:
Oil and Gas Decline Curve
Oil and Gas Decline Curve
What is an oil and gas decline curve? An oil and gas decline curve can be described as:
"A graph that represents the amount of oil and gas produced or estimated to be produced in the future over the life of a well"
What does an oil and gas decline curve look like?
The graph above shows you what a typical Marcellus Shale Well decline curve looks like. Every well is going to be a little different, but generally speaking the decline curve above shows you what the production of a well will do. You can see from the graph that in the beginning, the amount of oil and gas produced from the well is extremely high. Then as time passes it quickly declines over the first 3 to 5 years until it eventually levels off at a much lower amount of production. Once the "initial decline period" is over, it will then slowly decrease over the life of the well.
The Initial Decline Period
The initial decline period is the first 3 to 5 years where the production starts out very high but quickly decreases. Production starts out very high because the frack process and pressure that's been built up causes significant initial production. The well produces a huge amount of oil and gas when it first starts producing. Over time, this pressure decreases until the wells natural pressure causes it to produce at a more standard rate over a long period of time.
Many mineral owners make the mistake of thinking their royalties are going to be substantially more than they are because they base the value on the first few years of production. The true value of oil and gas royalties is based on what the well will produce over the course of it's entire life. The initial production is not a good measure of the overall value so you have to evaluate a well based on the total amount left to be produced.
How is a decline Curve Made?
When a mineral rights buyer comes up with a decline curve, they will use the existing information about production, and then use a computer to model the rest of the expected decline curve. The computer model comes from what other wells in the area are producing. Based on the production of your well, what a well typically does, and what wells immediately surrounding your well are doing, a decline curve can be created to model out the production for many years to help estimate how much production there will be.
Questions about Decline Curves or Mineral Rights?