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What was the inspiration behind Trinity?
To create a gem of a neighbourhood restaurant that people would feel comfortable using for casual mid-week dinners and social lunches as well as special occasion dinners. It sounds rather clichéd but we are inspired by excellence and ingredients. By this I mean we cook religiously by the seasons and strive for excellence in customer service.
It was always important to me to create a professional environment where the team would feel proud and respectful of the values we stand for and our guests reaping the benefits of that. This all sounds rather un-foodie but of course underpinning everything, Trinity's inspiration is great, honest, seasonal food that is classically rooted yet remains interesting and current.
What first attracted you to food?
I had a crush on a girl in the Home Economics class at school and ended up being the only boy in the class... Sadly I have no stories of hand making pasta on my Grandmother's knee as a child, although my Mum cooked professionally and my grandfather was a cook in the army. Once work came along I was attracted as much to the structure and disciple of kitchen as I was the food, my love and passion for food grew organically from that. I feel privileged to have been surrounded by such amazing ingredients for the past 20 years.
How do you relax/switch off?
The issue here is the Trinity never shuts, so officially switching off just isn't an option. To combat this I go fishing, shooting, watch movies; anything that requires me to focus on that one other thing rather than work. I figure it's a better option that going to the pub for the same medicine...
I have a boxer (who I'm convinced is the most beautiful dog ever) and walking her is great for the mind. Though above all I crave time with my children, being immersed in their world for a few hours certainly takes you away from work.
Favourite book?
I read a lot of cook books and food related material for obvious reasons and, although I have read a lot of non-food related books, I wouldn't say I had favourite. It takes me so long to get through one that I often lose interest. I am reading the Harry Potter series with my son at the moment, which is a lot of fun.
Favourite film?
Films I can do as they are absorbing and require little effort on my part. I often watch a film on my i-Pad in bed to help me sleep. I can't do sci-fi, fantasy or rom-com films as I simply lose interest. I recently watched Man on Wire, which was great, and The Town which I thought Ben Affleck was amazing in. And if I ever had a day of nothing I would definitely watch True Romance for the tenth time...
Favourite blog/website?
I don't really have a website that I return to often. I use the net to gather data but a bit like most men I channel hop. There are very few blogs out there that aren't simply someone desperately trying to be heard by someone else, which I find a bit sad.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Time on my own fishing makes me feel guilty as I always feel that I should be at work or with my family, but it's good medicine. I am absolutely addicted to coffee and I keep alcohol in check simply because I would hate to have to spend the rest of my life without it.
What's the best advice you've ever been given?
The best advice I was given was by my Head Teacher at school. He told me that I was one of the worst students ever to pass through the school and that I should clean windows with my dad for a living. I sent him a copy of my book as a thank you.
What are you listening to at the moment?
Kasabian mostly but I just bought the Pearl Jam "Ten" album, for a bit of reminiscing.
What's your ultimate cooking cheat?
To make the perfect soufflé, rather than make a crème patisserie, simply blend overcooked rice pudding to a smooth puree and use this as a base for your soufflé with the addition of your chosen fruit flavour and whipped egg whites, perfect every time.
Click here to visit the Trinity Restaurant website!


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I was really disappointed to receive an email from Jan Thomas this afternoon, informing me of the struggles encountered by Flintshire Disability Forum (FDF) in regard to attracting the funds needed to continue their vital community work.
The FDF lost it's Flintshire County Council (FCC) funding last September, and are struggling to attract funds because sadly service users are those forgotten people that are no longer flavour of the month, they are the people who fall through everybody's net.
Although the Welsh Government talks about independent living, loneliness and isolation, health and well-being and the Social Model of Disability this DOES NOT translate into funds on the ground.
The Directors of the Charity thought long and hard about the future and the best estimate is that we have funds for only 3 more months ie until the end of June.
I am including below a template letter that we would encourage people to send to FCC to urge them to reconsider their decision. If you would prefer to send your own words based loosely on the same information please feel free to do so.
If you can tell your own story that would carry more weight.
Many thanks
Please email email@example.com
and email@example.com
Dear Mr Ayling.
I am writing this email to support TheFDF Centre for Independent Living.
TheFDF formerly Flintshire Disability Forum has been supporting disabled people in Flintshire for more than 20 years, they are well known across the County. Particularly for the support they give to people needing to apply for benefits PIP, ESA, UC, housing benefits they offer advice and information.
2 years ago they set up a befriending scheme for those people who cannot leave their own homes, they run 3 social groups every week which brings people together for company.
I understand that TheFDF has only sufficient funds to keep going for another 3 months, their funding from Flintshire County Council ended in September 2018. The service has been replaced by 4 other organisations that have received funding from Flintshire County Council for 5 months that is £88,750 of council taxpayers money.
BUT nobody knows how to access the new service as they are all based outside of Flintshire, FDF has a drop in service in Mold Town Hall that is heavily subscribed to.
It seems that FCC has given the funds to a signposting service that is not fit for purpose. Please reconsider your decision for the sake of the 500 people that currently use FDF and for those other disabled people that will need support in the future.

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I'm one of the group's gray-hairs, enjoying retirement after a 40-year career in broadcasting.
|at Trainfest, Milwaukee, 2011
I've been interested in trains for as long as I can remember. My first train arrived for my 8th Christmas; a Marx O-27 set. As I aged and became more serious about the hobby, I switched to HO scale. But the Marx set, with its S scale superstructures, must have made a deep imprint. In the 80s I switched to fine-scale S, a decision helped along by the emergence of new large-scale manufacturers. I have never regretted my move to S
I was one of the founding members of the S Scale workshop back in the 1990s. At that time the group consisted of just five people who built a sectional S scale layout for local shows. The 11 by 20 ft "Ridgehill Central" had attractive scenery and ran well but was a bear to set up, transport, and store. It was retired in 2005 so that a new, more flexible Free-mo style modular layout could be constructed. It is that layout that continues to engage our interest today.
My "Port Dover" and "Culverhouse" modules, while Free-mo, are also the anchor sections for my home layout that continues to creep along the walls.
I love model railroading. It is the world's most engaging, complete and richly-layered hobby. But it's not my life...it's what I fit between the truly important parts of my life... My wife Cheryl. my kids David and Heather and my friends. Heck, let's throw Maggie the dog in there as well. Other interests include my MGB, travel, and single malt Scotch.
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Ari's first road trip! Can't wait to live in my new home 🙂 School starts tomorrow! Acrylic and Oil class! #boom its all happening…
-Brittney Palmer
Nice picture! you're moving to where city?
Good luck in school!!
I wanted to say really like your website, I'm a 31 year old female in Toronto Ontario. You seem like a strong female and obviously beautiful one, I admire that.


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Olympic gold medalists Meryl Davis, Charlie White named grand marshals of America's Thanksgiving Parade
DETROIT – The Parade Company is pleased to announce Meryl Davis and Charlie White, American Ice Dancing Gold Medalists, as Co-Grand Marshals for the 88th America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van. The Michigan pair, who were the first Americans to bring home an Olympic Ice Dancing gold medal at this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, will be celebrated along the parade route as it travels down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.
"We are incredibly honored to announce Meryl Davis and Charlie White as Grand Marshals for this year's parade," said Tony Michaels, president & CEO of The Parade Company. "It has been thrilling to follow these two metro-Detroiters as they made history in the 2014 Winter Olympics and we are excited to celebrate them during America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van."
Davis and White awed audiences as they were the first Americans to win the Olympic ice dancing gold medal with their performance scoring the highest point total in the history of the Olympics. Davis and White are both University of Michigan students and longtime friends, raised in metro Detroit. Together they are the longest-lasting dance team in the United States with honors including: gold and silver Olympic medals, Olympic team bronze, two-time World Champions, the first Americans to win the World title, and they hold world records in short dance, free dance and total combined score.
"I am grateful to be a part of America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van, a cherished tradition I have grown up with," said Davis. "I look forward to traveling down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning and experiencing the parade with family, friends and fellow Detroiters who have showed me such strong support throughout my career."
It is an honor to be selected as a Grand Marshal for America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van," said White. "I am humbled to be a part of one of the best Thanksgiving parades in the country and have the opportunity to celebrate with the hundreds of thousands of Detroiters who attend this remarkable tradition."
Davis and White will join the impressive lineup of America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van past Grand Marshals, including former Detroit Tiger's manager Jim Leyland, Congressman John Dingell and Debbie Dingell and Bill and Lisa Ford, Art Van Elslander and Paul W. Smith, among others, as they ride down Woodward Avenue Thanksgiving morning.
Recognized as one of the best Thanksgiving parades in the country by U.S, News & World Report Travel, America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van will be held on Thursday, November 27. For more information, visit theparade.org.
The parade will be featured on WDIV-TV Local 4, including a one-hour national broadcast reaching more than 140 major cities across the country. News/Talk 760 WJR will also broadcast live from the parade route.
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Today's Quote: "A true friend is someone who knows there's something wrong even when you have the biggest smile on your face." – Unknown
Today's Word: Corpulent adj. Physically bulky; fat. "The once corpulent woman is now trim and fit."
Random Thought: Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.


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Lieutenant Claire Jackson is team leader for the British Army's combat camera team for Herrick 19. She works alongside Sgt Dan Bardsley (photographer) and Sgt Paul Shaw (video cameraman). They are based in Afghanistan and will be covering the work of the Armed forces, in particular 7th Armoured Brigade – the Desert Rats, throughout the winter. They capture moving and still imagery from events out on the ground that national broadcasters don't have access to.
From one dust storm to another
Back in Bastion, media edited and released for public consumption, it was time to set to work on clearing up a backlog of articles and stories, and set up the next jobs, one of them being a footage request from the BBC for a future TV programme. They required a shot of a Chinook carrying an under-slung load (a large net used to transport cargo). So having tracked down the relevant contact and found a day suitable for all parties, we headed down to the JAG (which is another MOD abbreviation and nothing to do with the car – Joint Aviation Group) to capture the required footage.
We were given an initial briefing, told where to stand and how close we could get to the helicopter as the load was being lifted. Then it was time to head out to the HLS (helicopter landing site) to await it's arrival, kitted out in full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) which consists of body armour, helmet, gloves, ear protection (ballistic knickers and a nappy type contraption if you are going out on the ground). The body armour alone weighs approx 35lb so for a petite lady like myself it has been a bit gruelling at times carrying all the kit and I've had to learn to man up!
Within minutes the beast was flying above our heads. The sheer noise and power from its rotor blades is immense. The main issue though is the amount of dust it kicks up and the sheer force it generates, it can literally blow you right over. Paul and Dan got into action pretty quickly and captured the required footage and images from various angles. Job done!
A few days later we experienced our own natural dust storm which swept through Bastion at some speed creating devastation in camps where doors and windows had been left opened. Normally we are given prior warnings but on this occasion there was none and within minutes the sky had turned a dusty orange colour. It was just like something out of the movies, with a dirty orange cloud of dust all around us. The safety glasses came in very useful for once. And I'm sure the layer of dust worked well as a substitute exfoliator in the absence of the usual beauty products!
Paul and Dan took this as a perfect opportunity to put their photographic skills to the test.
The taskings continue to flow in. They may not be as 'war-focussed' as the team would like but as the Afghan National Army (ANA) takes the lead in Helmand, British and ISAF troops are stepping back into a more of mentoring and training role which opens up opportunities of a different nature, and a variety of internal stories from the remaining patrol bases and within Bastion as troops draw back.
Animal withdrawal symptoms
Being out here away from all the usual creature comforts, as well as missing family and friends, I've been missing my pets and any sort of interaction with fluffy animals being very much a cat and dog lover. The wildlife in Bastion consists of the odd fox or rodent, a breed of enormous ants that can be found swarming around the camp, and in the smaller patrol bases you get the occasional stray cat or dog. My parents will be glad to know that I haven't adopted any of the fluffy variety yet using my tour bonus to fly them back to the UK!
So when the lads stumbled across an injured bird (or deformed, not quite sure if it was born this way), my maternal instincts kicked in. Unfortunately there wasn't much to be done for this creature and rescuing the local wildlife doesn't fit into our job spec. The bird seemed happy enough though and has found a temporary home outside the Media compound. So my quest to rescue a stray animal continues….!
Images were taken by Sgt Dan Bardsley and Sgt Paul Shaw


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Celebrating 40 years of Customer Care
The 29 November 1976 has a special significance in my diary. It was a Monday, under the sign of Sagittarius. On the world stage, Gerald Ford was The US president. The people in US were listening to 'Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)' by Rod Stewart. In UK, 'If You Leave Me Now' by Chicago was top of the pops. 'Silver Streak', directed by Arthur Hiller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976 while 'Sleeping Murder' by Agatha Christie was one of the bestselling books.
In my world, Monday 29 November 1976 was the day I started my employment as a salesman with a manufacturer of storage systems. My career in this industry has continued and flourished for 40 years and shows no sign of slowing down. After four years, I joined a company specialising in manufacturing industrial workbenches where I honed my sales skills and product knowledge. In 1991, I took a massive leap of faith and opened the doors on Maximus Handling Systems Limited. 25 years later, the important people in the business are you, our clients and prospects. Our association with you is crucial. Without your support, I would not be able to continue to trade, so thank you. I greatly value your trust and confidence and sincerely appreciate your loyalty to my business.


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I am a curtain, roman blind and cushion maker, working in Totterdown for 26 years. I make cushions, bags and photo cards to sell. Also washable re-usable muslin veggie bags for taking to the supermarket, instead of nasty one use plastic. Yummy Scottish tablet too. I will be sewing in my workroom and available for a cheery chat all weekend. Hope to see you soon!
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Discussion in 'Login / Client Support' started by Noxwave, Dec 24, 2017.
I've just installed UO with ur Launcher, but the anim.idx makes me crazy.
Everything updated perfectly fine and completed fully?
It seems as if your missing a file.
Either this OR your already using something thats preventing you from opening anim.idx. Sometimes it has to do with having Orion open and trying to run UOSteam or Razor, or having any time of program thats using the UO client art files for any reason. Make sure if you do have any, they are shut down, and don't cross between steam and orion with the same install.
Last, try running the launcher as admin and run an update again. If that doesn't work, on the top left there's a USM logo. Click it and hit verify install.
If all these don't work, delete all the contents in that folder and try to download and let it patch all the way through again.
Should you have any questions reply here or on discord.


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IRC or Internet Relay Chat is a widely used chat protocol over the Internet. From a birds-eye view, its just like any other chat application you use like Yahoo or Gtalk. It lets you talk to other people using text messages over the Internet. So then what's so different about it?
Lets have a more closer look. IRC is a "protocol" like HTTP,FTP and not an "application" like Yahoo or Gtalk. Speaking in a technical way, IRC is a well-defined Application Layer Chat Protocol (RFC 1459) that uses port 6667 over TCP connection while chat messengers like Yahoo are applications that uses their own proprietary protocols. There are many advantages and some disadvantages of using IRC. Advantages being its an open-protocol means anyone can design his own IRC client. Its very simple, there are just list of rules which you have to follow to talk. Disadvantage is that it doesn't support features like Video or Audio chat and other real-time multimedia applications. It can, at most, share text and files.
Also IRC is not meant for individual chat (although it is supported). Its developed for groups discussing development of open-source softwares, contribute to research-based discussions and take part in online debates, or just spend time fooling around and see other people talk! IRC have "nodes" or "channels" similar to "chat rooms". As soon as you join a channel, you start receiving real-time conversations going on. You can just hop in then and say what you have to say to all the members in that channel. Be aware though, the @admin can kick you out anytime if he doesn't like what you're saying!
So as I said, its basically for chat related to open-source, discussions and debates, between people with great minds and less time, between old-fashioned geeks who hates twitter and facebook and between people who take inspiration from secretly hearing others talk. To be frank, I myself never used it before the Google Summer of Code 2010 which widely advertise the use of IRC with mentors. Since I'm participating in it, I had to talk to my mentor and for that I needed to learn IRC. It was very difficult to find a nice tutorial especially which deals with making a linux-based IRC client work behind the combo of a proxy and NAT firewall in my college, which blocks the port 6667 with extra-pleasure 😦 .
After some googling I found a solution to my problem. Since I needed to chat mostly in the freenode server, the web-based IRC chat client offered by freenode.net was perfect. Check it out here : http://webchat.freenode.net . You can pick any name and login to any channel. However, if that name is registered, you have to change it within 2 minutes or you will be automatically renamed to some random number. So lets start my actual tutorial on using IRC :


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Ahead of Recycle Week 2018, which takes place from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 September, the Specsavers Orpington team is focussing their efforts on encouraging customers to bring in their old spectacles to donate to Vision Aid Overseas (VAO).
Vision Aid Overseas
Founded in 1985, Vision Aid Overseas has been helping some of the world's poorest people to see clearly for over 30 years. VAO has been Specsavers international eye care charity since 2008 and since then Specsavers has raised more than half a million pounds.
How Specsavers helps
Each Specsavers store has a recycling box in-store, where customer are encouraged to bring in their old spectacles. The donated specs are recycled by VAO and money raised by selling the recycled materials will support the charity's work providing eye care to people in deprived areas across Ghana, Zambia and Ethiopia.
From the store director
'We want to say a big thank you to all of our loyal customers who have donated their spectacles over the years', says store director Shahen Raj.
'With Recycle Week coming up, we'd love to see our VAO box full to the brim of spectacles, so please remember if you have any lying around and pop in to see us!'


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Motel 6/Studio 6 Leadership Honors Best Performers and Highlights Partner Excellence at 2011 Franchise and Supplier Conference in Cancun
October 24, 2011 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, Texas – More than 400 franchisees from across the Motel 6 and Studio 6 network in the U.S. and Canada joined company executives and senior management at the annual franchise and supplier conference in Cancun, Mexico, from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8. The Motel 6/Studio 6 annual conference recognized its best-performing franchisees and suppliers and imparted a theme of partner excellence through interactive and informative training sessions.
"The annual conference gives us an opportunity to not only recognize our outstanding franchisees and suppliers, but to provide our franchisees with valuable training, resources and best practices that will yield tangible benefits to their key performance indicators," said Jim Amorosia, CEO of Motel 6 and Studio 6. "Our collective focus on partnership excellence will only strengthen our ability to deliver consistently to our guests, resulting in positive performance for franchisees, franchisors and suppliers alike."
Training workshops were a highlight of the conference and included multiple sessions to sharpen franchisees' knowledge of operational best practices. Sessions covered the brands' principles of excellence, strategies for sales success, preventive maintenance and an overview of current hospitality technology updates.
The conference also included a vendor trade show represented by more than 40 suppliers; optional excursions for team building; vendor demonstrations and a recognition ceremony. During the recognition event on Oct. 6, Motel 6/Studio 6 leadership rewarded its best-performing franchisees and suppliers. Leadership honored recipients in the categories of Franchise of the Year, awarded to Motel 6 in Anchorage, Alaska, owned by Tia Lewis; We Make Great Happen Franchisee awarded to Motel 6 in Marysville, Calif., owned by Sanjay Patel; Supplier Partner Excellence awarded to Synergy Global Supply; Franchise Renovation of the Year awarded to Motel 6 in Pasadena, Calif., owned by Kamlesh Bhatka; Franchise Partner Excellence awarded to Sanjay Patel; Best Renovation Supplier awarded to Emser Tile; Supplier Product Excellence awarded to Tarkett; and Best New Supplier awarded to HPI Direct.
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Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at more than 1,100 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the United States and Canada. For 25 years, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light on for you®," earning the chain the highest brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 was the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets since 1962. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee and expanded cable channel line-up. Most locations offer Wi-Fi Internet access, swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. For more information, visit www.motel6.com.
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This poem was written for Lynne Merrill, a woman who is an avid reader:
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This poem was written for a woman whose husband lost his voice to a rare disorder called Spastic Dysphonia.
by Rebecca Strecker
You once used to sing and say funny things
that added joy to our marriage.
And then one day your voice went away,
a situation we both disparaged.
We figured it wasn't a permanent thing.
Maybe a touch of laryngitis.
And that it would just run it's course,
after your voice took a hiatus.
But that's not what happened and I found myself
saying twice the words that were required.
Maybe I found silence hard to hear.
Talking for us both made me so tired.
The visits to doctors and to a speech coach
did not bring your old voice back to me.
In fact all the worry and running around
pretty much did quite undo me.
Now nothing you say gets short shrift or ignored.
I listen to gain comprehension.
Because I realize each word is a chore
and requires my utmost attention.
Silence is golden but Speech is a gift
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And each time you tell me you love me so
I hold on to those few words so tightly.
I received a note saying "This poem is both beautiful and inspirational, and I shall keep it where I can refer to it time and time again".


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For those of us who were brought up during the ascent of what we now call "the Information Age," it is easy to take all that this era has created for granted. Tech now represents a dominant segment of our economy, and it's only growing, which means that the slice of our population equipped with the cognitive wherewithal to continue to advance the science industry must grow correspondingly. As such, we've seen a rising number of universities erect designated hubs on campus to summon the restless spirit of ingenuity among faculty and students and parlay it into the marketplace.
The goal at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee (UWM) was to leverage the assets of the region to develop a world-class, public-private research park that spurs strong and enduring partnerships between academia and industry leading to new products, spinoff businesses, workforce development, and jobs. The UWM Innovation Accelerator is the first building on UWM's Innovation Campus that was built with the intention of stimulating the industrious potential of UWM research and boosting collaboration with the nearby medical cluster. Far from mere textbook lectures and simulated experiments, Innovation Accelerator laboratories boast state-of-the-art labs and prototyping equipment including CNC machines and 3D printers, which enhances the researchers' and start-ups' ability to apply their research.
At a modest 25,000 square feet, an intimate, collaborative environment has also been achieved. The entry lobby serves as a popular, open meeting place, and shared conference rooms inspire collaboration in a similar fashion. One popular pattern recognizable across facilities of this kind is the utility of visual access and transparency—a feeling of openness throughout the building that will inspire researchers to advance their own inventive pursuits. "The shared conferencing facilities, the two-story open entry lobby, as well as the various labs have corridor glazing to show what's going on within them," says Cliff Goodhart, project manager at Eppstein Uhen Architects. The benefits of the openness toward the building's exterior also contribute to sustainability performance. "The building is oriented east-west to take advantage of the solar orientation that was available on the site," Goodhart outlines, noting that controlled daylight is introduced from the north and south. With the implementation of lighting controls and shading devices, direct sunlight is diffused and allowed to penetrate deeper into the building, reducing energy required for lighting the spaces.
The sustainability efforts ultimately earned the Innovation Accelerator center a LEED Silver accreditation—an extraordinary feat considering how great the energy consumption demanded by traditional laboratory facilities usually is. "The design team incorporated as many passive and active sustainability features as was practical," Goodhart says. Examples include efficient orientation of the building, an HVAC system with heat recovery capabilities, green and reflective roofing surface methodologies, and photovoltaic panels that generate electricity.
The most striking example of creative stimuli came from the installation of artwork into the project. Upon entering the building, guests are greeted by a large lobby print by Sir Paul Smith, with its bold, bright stripes and colors. Other graphic wall coverings seen throughout the building, however, are more straightforward in their purpose to influence their observers. Abstract prints showing x-ray images, atomic molecules, DNA strands, etc. were selected by the building's researchers to connect back to their research in an artistic way. "It was an important aim to design the type of corridor that served as more than just a space students jostled through on their way between labs," Goodhart says. As a result, these spaces have become popular gathering spots for students to converse and share ideas.
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- In 2012, was your celebration for being re-elected President tainted because people voted you back in because of your race?
- Do you ever feel a sense of relief that you were not Impeached because you are a black man?
- When you see that you have 52% approval ratings according to the polls, are you smart enough to know that people say they approve because they don't want to be called "racist" for disapproving of you?
- Would you have been able to attend the colleges and universities that you did if you hadn't been a minority?
- When you look back twenty years from now and the only thing Americans can say about your Presidency is that it was "historic" because you were the first BLACK President, will it bruise your ego?


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A toast to my Friend and mentor Mr. Escape Steve Baker who passed away peacefully at home yesterday.
For the last few years, I have sorely missed the man he was. Like many EA's, I suppose, he did not leave this plane in a way that befits the man he was.
Rest in Peace my friend, and Godspeed.
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Both are fun if you do it right!
Inner circle
Long Beach, CA
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Magic is like Science,
Both are fun if you do it right!
Harry Murphy
Inner circle
5311 Posts
So sad to hear. Steve and I were friends that never seemed to find time to get together. He custom built several items for me. To say we lost touch over the past several years is an understatement. Our once a year exchange of Holliday cards was about it. Thank you for the post and link. Rest In Peace Steve my friend.
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Just got back to this very sad news, another great escapist but above all entertainer to the masses has passed. In contact with Steve on a daily basis when I entered his belt competition he sure knew the business and how to promote, his attitude was straight down the middle which ruffled a few feathers with other eas but deep down he was a man full of passion and knowledge of the art.
He was a doer rather than so many of the sayers and didn't suffer fools easily. As a supporter and Chn member who was always on hand for advise he was well respected within the ranks.
It was such an honour to win his world wide escape competition and the extra bumf he sent me on top of the belt will always be treasured. His contacts which he freely passed onto me have given me a huge amount of work over the years and enhanced my career beyond measure,
Steve was a bit like Marmite but knew his job, a huge hole will be left by his passing.
For me I have lost a friend and confident, to all his family and friends I wish you well and RIP Steve.
Ken. (The Sparrow) A private joke.
Due to circumstances we had lost contact over the past couple of years but he was always in the back of our heads when we performed his belt routine,
Inner circle
South Africa
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So sad to read this today. I have been trying to get in touch with him for a couple of years now since he dropped off the grid. Really sad to hear this. He was the one who directed me to here and other friends when I first got my show going. He always had time to help me with ideas. He will be sorely missed. RIP Steve.
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It's 10:30 at night and Oscar, my cat still hasn't come home. So my mind strays to different thoughts to where he might be. He's fixed so I know he's not playing with the girls in the neighborhood. He is young and spry and might feeling his natural instinct of hunting. I call him from the back door for hours; nothing. I open the front door and call, "Oscar!" and then I hear it. Oscar's meow. I don't see him (yes it's dark outside). Then I hear the meow again. I look up and there he is, on the roof. Stuck I think. I get the ladder out to see if I can coax him down. He follows me on the roof line and it looks like he's getting the message to come down. I noticed, though, he always stops at the same spot, looking in the gutter. Then it strikes me like a bolt of lightening. He's got prey he's guarding and like all cats, torturing it.
Obviously, Oscar's and my agenda were completely different. He wasn't stuck he was distracted. Self-care often finds us in a place of distraction. Just like Oscar, we are stuck, we just don't know it. So what happens? Your self-care gets put on the back-burner and you end up losing yet again. We think we need to complete a task before moving forward. Just like Oscar, we hear people offering help, and the distraction gets in the way of making lives a bit more complete.
If you put it into another more devastating perspective, think about distracted driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) "Each day in the United States, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver." It's the distraction that removes all logical or present thought. What's more important than you moving forward, literally?
Sometimes, the distraction leads to something more serious, chronic stress. Why stress? It's a compounding effect really, of feeling your stuck, getting distracted, feeling your stuck, and on and on. 2 minutes of doing nothing will help to bring your mind back from the distractions in life.
Distractions can make you crazy, so what can you do about it?
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M&E specialists announce new contract for innovative cancer care centre
Speke-based mechanical & electrical engineering specialists Steven A. Hunt & Associates have secured a six figure contract to work on an advanced medical diagnostics centre set to be built in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter next year.
The new Rutherford Diagnostics HQ was officially announced at the MIPIM UK property market conference in London last week. With Rutherford Diagnostics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Proton Partners International, confirming that the new facility is to be situated in Liverpool City Council's £1bn Paddington Village development as part of the developing Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool).
The construction of the Rutherford Diagnostics Centre will see Steven Hunt & Associates join forces with some of the industry's most respected contractors, including the Morgan Sindall Group.
The firm will act as engineering consultant on the project, to design the building services throughout the new facility, which will include mechanical ventilation to all floors, air conditioning, heating served from the sitewide energy centre, lighting, power, fire alarms and full access control.
Steve Hunt, managing director of Steven Hunt & Associates, said:
"We're honoured to have been appointed to such an important development, not only for the city but for the medical industry as a whole. This modern facility will be truly world class and I can't think of a better home for it than Liverpool."
The new five-storey development will become part of the innovative medical hub within the Knowledge Quarter, the new home to the Royal College of Physicians' northern headquarters, the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and the Rutherford Cancer Centre North West.
Set to transform treatment for cancer patients throughout the UK, the new diagnostics centre will be one of the few facilities to offer a range of cutting edge diagnostic services which will include MRI, CT, PET and Ultrasound.
Ron Russell, head of operations for Rutherford Diagnostics said:
"We are building a centre that will, for many years, provide local people with access to cutting edge medical diagnostic technology which will have a real impact on health outcomes for the whole region. The people we serve deserve nothing less than excellence and we are committed to delivering that in all aspects of our work.
"It is important that those with whom we work share that ethos and, in Steven Hunt & Associates we are pleased to have a partner who we believe can deliver on these goals. We are excited to be working with Steven Hunt & Associates on our ambitious programme of work and are confident that this collaboration will produce something we will all be proud of and that will serve the local population well into the future."
The work on the new diagnostics centre is already underway with the completion expected Autumn next year.


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Record Trainloads Of Coal Moving To Nation's Utilities
Union Pacific Sets Records for Monthly and Daily Performance
Omaha, Neb., December 6, 2006 With winter energy needs nearing their peak, Union Pacific is moving record trainloads of coal from Wyoming's Southern Powder River Basin (SPRB) and coal-producing mines in Colorado and Utah.
During November, Union Pacific moved 20 million tons of coal from the SPRB and Colorado and Utah, an increase of nearly 8 percent over November 2005. The railroad posted its third best average daily performance in the SPRB, averaging 35.7 trains per day. The movement of Colorado and Utah coal posted its best daily train numbers of the year in November, averaging 11.6 trains per day.
Union Pacific also set train size records during the months of October and November. UP trains moving coal out of the SPRB averaged 15,135 tons each—an increase of 200 tons over last year's annual average. A new wheel-changing process at Bailey Yard in North Platte, Neb., helped UP achieve the increased tonnage record. Wheels are changed without removing cars from a train, saving handling and processing time. The enhancement has the potential to increase train tonnage out of the SPRB by more than 750,000 tons next year with no additional train starts.
"These records and process improvements are just two more examples of how committed Union Pacific employees are to meeting our customers' needs," said Jim Young, president and CEO. "Every day our employees are on the job to meet the nation's demand for coal, food, construction equipment, and other items. And we will continue to look for new ways to handle rising demand."
Additional rail line improvements are expected to boost the railroad's coal capacity in 2007. The completion of a third main line south of Reno Junction, Wyo., and five new train landing tracks just completed at the mines will help boost capacity on the Joint Line owned by UP and BNSF to more than 375 million tons. During 2006 the Joint Line is expected to support more than 350 million tons of coal.
Future improvements, including construction of a third main line north of Reno Junction, and a fourth main line south of Nacco Junction, Wyo., are expected to boost Joint Line capacity to more than 400 million tons per year. Grading is already underway on both of these projects and completion is expected in late 2007.
Jobs at Union Pacific
Currently, Union Pacific has job openings at many locations throughout its 23-state operating system. Opportunities are available in train service, skilled disciplines (e.g., diesel mechanics and electricians) and management. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.up.com and click on "Jobs at UP."
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, is the largest railroad in North America, covering 23 states across the western two-thirds of the United States. A strong focus on quality and a strategically advantageous route structure enable the company to serve customers in critical and fast growing markets. It is a leading carrier of low-sulfur coal used in electrical power generation and has broad coverage of the large chemical-producing areas along the Gulf Coast. With competitive long-haul routes between all major West Coast ports and eastern gateways, and as the only railroad to serve all six major gateways to Mexico, Union Pacific has the premier rail franchise in North America.
For further information, contact James Barnes at (402) 544-3560.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.


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The Best Songs Feat. Remy Ma
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These are the best songs featuring Remy Ma. As a solo artist, Remy Ma has won awards (BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist), released top ten singles ("All the Way Up," "Shether"), and sold multi platinum albums (There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story), so it's not surprising to see Remy Ma features top music charts. What are the best Remy Ma collabs?
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In this day and age, everybody is just looking to one up each other and climb the corporate ladder as living in the world has merely become a fight for survival due to factors such as job security and many other factors. Taking care of a home is something that we do on a regular basis but for some individuals and home owners, we either tend to forget or simply neglect the importance of the wellbeing of your household. Regardless of whether you're a new home owner or somebody who has been in the same house for a long time, you need to carry out various household tasks in order to take the best care of your humble abode. The tips that we have provided below will definitely help you to start taking better care of your home.
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The long awaited follow up LP to NEVER WORK.
Atomçk are a trio from the UK's wet and wild south-west. They have been plugging away for over a decade, evolving their primitive noise roots into a uniquely eccentric and offbeat brand of grindcore for thee end-tymes. "Every Room In Britain" is a 17-minute head crusher of cacophonous chaos, all furiously catchy riffs and inhumanly shrill, stuck-ape vocals with pinpoint drums that border on the chaotic.


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Ensign Calls Senate Armed Services Committee Report A 'Democrat Partisan' Document »Today, Sen. John Ensign (R-AZ) went on MSNBC to attack the Senate Armed Services Committee report on the Bush administration's treatment of detainees. When host Chris Matthews asked Ensign whether he was shocked that our interrogation practices were based on those used by Chinese Communists to elicit false information from U.S. troops, the senator criticized him for being "inflammatory."
When Matthews insisted that he wasn't being inflammatory because he was reading directly from the report, Ensign tried to discredit the entire document by saying it was a "Democrat partisan" report:
ENSIGN: Chris, the reason I said it is because you didn't preface that with saying that was a Democrat report. That was a Democrat partisan report. And you have to understand where the people who were doing that report -- where their ideology comes from.
MATTHEWS: Well, apparently, Sen. John McCain is part of what you call a "Democrat report." It's the full committee report. ... [I]t's the Armed Services Committee report. It went through three months of review by the Defense Department, until its final release just yesterday. It seems to me this was vetted, sir. And you say this was some Democrat report.
ENSIGN: The Democrats are in control of all of the committees. This was a Democrat majority report. This was not with the participation of the minority where the minority signed it, "Yes, we agree with these views."
Ensign is right that there are often committee reports produced and released by only the minority or the majority. This report, however, was not one of them. The first page of the detainee report makes it clear that it is a document from the "Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate." ThinkProgress spoke with a committee spokesman who confirmed that the full, unanimous committee released the report. When talking with Levin today, MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell noted that Republican Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham also endorsed the report.
Additionally, documents clearly show that the Bush administration's interrogation program was based on the U.S. military program known as Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE), which is used to train U.S. troops if they are ever tortured by an enemy that doesn't adhere to the Geneva Conventions. As the report notes, SERE techniques "were based, in part, on Chinese Communist techniques used during the Korean War to elicit false confessions."
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Various: Wasted No. 2
- Henry Northmore
- 9 July 2009
More Scottish comic action this fortnight with the second issue of Wasted. Much like its predecessor Northern Lightz, it's a cheeky selection of comedy shorts from names such as Alan Grant, John Wagner, Jamie Grant, Alan Kerr, Curt Sibling, Dave Alexander and many more. Expect stoner comedy, scatological humour and buxom babes with highlights including the vaguely blasphemous 'Tales of the Buddha', the bleak superheroics of 'Black Cape' and the over-the-top 'War on Drugs'.
The gags are hit and miss but the hit ratio happily wins out. The art matches the writing, varying in style and quality but overall is of a very high standard, and it all looks great printed in high grade full colour. Wasted never takes itself seriously and you shouldn't either. It's very Scottish, very rude (definitely earning its 'adult humour' tag) and a whole lot of fun.
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So what's with that sloppy little painting of a rabbit? Maybe back in '50 he must have been some kind of mascot that was so recognizable he needed no introduction?
Best of all is this startling postman. It's left to him to somehow weave the company's cumbersome slogan into a rhyme of some sort. He's up to the task, though, because he's hopped up on goofballs... and Luckies. He's got the energy to do is rounds, and still have enough juice left over to spend a few hours looking in your windows.
Imagine opening your mail slot to find these eyes staring back at you (see below). L.S./M.F.T. means "Stab You in the Eye With a Fucking Corkscrew."
This postman's got more work to do. He deserves a space in your hard drive's Nightmare Clip Art collection. Here he is with his mail pack filled in, after being cut off by the edge of the magazine cover. He can point and leer at just about anything you want now. Right click him into a nice dark folder where you can keep an eye on him, or just torture him like he deserves, with all the tools MS Paint has to offer. You're welcome!
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PRIMERA BRAVO OPTICAL PUBLISHING SYSTEM - Page 4
Overview of operation
Let's take a look at the complete process of duplicating and printing a single CD/DVD job. After having loaded up to 25 blank discs into the input bin, the Robotic Disc Transporter "picks" one disc at a time and places it into the recorder, which has already its disc tray been open.
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Cindy Thomas, December 7, 2015
Every Autumn, pumpkin soup makes it's way on to our dinner table. We just love all things pumpkin. I enjoy pumpkin soup in all it's variations….spicy, savory, sweet, you name it! I rarely make the same pumpkin soup recipe twice. Mimi Thorisson's recipe is smooth and rich and allows the flavor of pumpkin and root vegetable to shine. The ingredient list didn't specify which kind of pumpkin to use, so I consulted with a produce expert who steered me to the Kabocha pumpkin. It's also known as the Japanese pumpkin and has a naturally sweet, full flavor. I also learned from Wikipedia that in some cultures it is revered as an aphrodisiac! Anyway, it's kind of a crazy looking squash and I'm not sure I would have chosen it on my own.
The recipe starts with cooking shallots and garlic in olive oil until golden. Then pumpkin and parsnips that have been peeled and chopped are added to the pan to cook for a while.
Milk and vegetable broth are added to the mix and the soup is brought to a boil and then simmered until all the vegetables are tender. The soup is then pureed until smooth and then seasoned with salt and pepper. Finally, a garnish of creme fraiche, walnuts (I substituted pecans) and chives finishes off this lovely dish.
I plan to serve this with our Christmas dinner this year. Delicious!
This recipe can be found in Mimi Thorisson's cookbook: A Kitchen in France
If you're interested in joining the Weekends in a French Kitchen group or just want to see how the other members of the group fared with this recipe check out this link: WIFK


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Clutch late shooting gives Iowa win over No. 7 Kentucky
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – Mike Henderson finished with 15 points and
made a clutch free throw down the stretch, leading 18th-ranked Iowa to a 67-63
win over No. 7 Kentucky in the semifinals at the Guardians Classic.
Greg Brunner paced the Hawkeyes (3-0) with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while
Adam Haluska recorded nine points and also sank huge free throws in the win.
Iowa will face No. 2 Texas in the final of this tourney on Thursday night.
Rekalin Sims poured in a game-high 22 points for Kentucky (2-1), which blew an
early lead and will face West Virginia in the consolation game. Bobby Perry
buried a big three-pointer towards the end and finished with 12 points.
Brunner's basket staked Iowa to a 38-34 lead minutes into the second half. The
Wildcats later pulled within 42-41 on Ramel Bradley's jumper and the guard was
fouled on the play. However, Bradley couldn't hit the game-tying free throw.
Bradley later redeemed his errant free throw try with a three-pointer from the
left wing, giving Kentucky a 46-44 edge with less than 11 minutes to play.
It remained tight the rest of the way, as Brunner's three-point play with
about four minutes remaining gave Iowa a 59-56 lead. Bradley later nailed two
foul shots to pull Kentucky within one, but Henderson's basket made it 61-58.
"I thought Mike Henderson was awfully good all night long," Iowa coach Steve
Alford said. "I thought tonight we really defended."
Perry's three-pointer then tied the game at 61-61 before Haluska buried 1-of-2
foul shots for a 62-61 Iowa lead with 40.7 seconds remaining. Jeff Horner was
sent to the line seconds later and extended the lead to 64-61.
Kentucky then turned the ball over and Henderson made 1-of-2 from the charity
stripe with 11 seconds remaining for a four-point edge. A quick basket by the
Wildcats made it 65-63 with 1.4 seconds to go, but Haluska sealed the win with
two more free throws.
The Hawkeyes headed to the locker room with a slim 34-31 edge. Iowa was led by
Henderson's eight points at halftime, while Sims recorded 14 for Kentucky.
Game Notes
Texas defeated West Virginia 76-75 in the other semifinal…Iowa shot just 38
percent from the floor and made 17-of-23 free throws…Sims connected on 4-
of-6 three-point attempts…Kentucky guard Rajon Rando posted just five
points, but was a lion on the boards with 19…UK made 33 percent of its shots
and sank 14-of-21 from the stripe.


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SARALAND, Alabama -- A Saraland High School teacher was arrested today on a sexual misconduct charge after police said he made sexually suggestive cell phone texts to a female student.
Saraland Detective Arlan K. Gaines said that Nathan Blaylock, 29, was arrested at his home. Gaines said that the investigation into Blaylock began Sunday after several suggestive texts were sent to the student.
Blaylock was released from Mobile County Metro Jail later Monday on $1,000 bail. It was not immediately known what action the Saraland school system might take against Blaylock.
The teacher will appear in Mobile County District Court Wednesday morning, according to jail records.


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Dollamur Sport Surfaces Partners with Mixed Martial Arts Champion Ben Askren
Decorated MMA, Wrestling Olympian Latest to Join Athlete Advisory Council
(FORT WORTH, Texas) – Dollamur Sport Surfaces (Dollamur) – the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance sports flooring for mixed martial arts, martial arts, wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading and yoga – today announces its partnership with American mixed martial artist (MMA) and current ONE Championship Welterweight Champion Ben Askren.
A former Bellator Welterweight MMA Champion, he has a myriad of experience as both an MMA champion and decorated wrestler. Since making his professional MMA debut in 2009, he boasts a 15-0 record. Askren was a member of the 2008 USA Wrestling Olympic team, a four-time All-American at the University of Missouri and two-time NCAA wrestling champion (2006, 2007).
As a member of Dollamur's Athlete Advisory Council, Askren will provide product insight and work to increase wrestling awareness among youth athletes through camps and tournaments, among other initiaitves.
"I'm excited to team up with Dollamur during its 20th anniversary celebration and join its prestigious Athlete Advisory Council," says Askren, a native of Hartland, Wis. "Dollamur is the industry leader in producing the highest quality, most durable mats and I've had the privilege of training and competing on their mats for most of my career."
Dollamur has made significant investments to feature athletes in its Athlete Advisory Council with a proficient background in wrestling since its announcement as official mat of USA Wrestling in May.
"It is an honor to add Ben to our prestigious group of advisors. Ben and The Askren Wrestling Academy are perfect to provide a great platform to continue work of growing the sport of wrestling. Ben his a winner and has an electric personality. He is a great leader and coach and is an inspiration to many you athletes. That was the most exciting reason we wanted him on our team," said Dave Rossi, Dollamur Sr. Vice President of Marketing.
The Dollamur Advisory council provides product directions, product feedback, market insights, and helps increase the awareness of Wrestling, Martial Arts, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, and Fitness among youth athletes. Current members of the Dollamur advisory staff include, John Smith, Head Wrestling Coach of #1 ranked Oklahoma State University. Mike Swain, four-time Olympian in Judo, Adeline Gray, three-time world champion and US Olympian wrestler, Marti Malloy, two-time Olympian in Judo, MMA fighter Anthony "Showtime" Pettis, Johny Hendricks was a four-time All American at Oklahoma State and national champion in wrestling and is currently a UFC fighter.
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Dare to be scared? Join us at Haunted Fort Night for a terrifying evening filled with thrills and chills.
Tours are offered rain or shine every Thursday through Sunday in October, starting at 7 p.m. nightly. Reservations are required for this sell-out event. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased in person at the Visitor Centre, 1350 King Road, or by calling 807-473-2344. Recommended for people ages 12 and up. Adult only (18+) tours are available.
Dare to scare? Volunteer at Haunted Fort Night!
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A symposium for nurses and nursing students, "From Academic Incivility to Horizontal Violence In Practice," will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 15, in Kunsela Hall on the SUNYIT campus. Featuring Martha Griffin, director of nursing education and research at Boston Medical Center, and Cynthia Clark, a nursing professor at Boise State University, the program is presented by Iota Delta Chapter 218 of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing.
The cost is $65 for professionals, or $35 for students.
To register online, visit www.sunyit.edu/nursing.sigma_theta.symposium_registration.
Registration the day of the event begins at 8:30 a.m.


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Our City
Discover Charleston's valued history that helped forge its unique present.
In April 1670, the British ship Carolina, accompanied by a single-sailed sloop, passed through what is today Charleston Harbor, slipped quietly into the mouth of the present-day Ashley River and dropped anchor five miles inland along its western shoreline. Of the hundreds of people who embarked on this incredible journey, only 148 made it ashore to establish "Charles Towne," the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas.
While most visitors may know that Charleston is referred to as the Holy City due to its numerous churches and vast array of religious denominations, many do not know how or why this came to be. In 1665, eight ords Proprietors promised prospective settlers large land grants, religious freedom and the right to set their own laws. Thus came a wave of faithful migrants all seeking the freedom to worship as they pleased. Today, Charleston boasts over 400 places of worship, a fact Charlestonians are so proud of that any new construction cannot be built higher than the highest church steeple, ensuring churches are the most prominent structures in the downtown skyline.
Charleston and its peoples have played pivotal roles in America's most important wars. During the Revolutionary War, 14,000 British troops and 90 ships began a siege on Charleston. Cut off from relief and with no hope of aid, Major General Benjamin Lincoln was forced to surrender the town — the largest American surrender of the war.
Nearly a century later, as America teetered on the edge of civil war, South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. On January 9, 1861, the first shots of the Civil War were fired from Fort Sumter as the Union ship Star of the West entered Charleston Harbor. As the war dragged on, Charleston's streets and buildings were bombarded with fires, shellfire and destruction, eventually falling to the Union in 1865.
As the phoenix rises from the ashes, Charleston was rebuilt and reborn as the beloved Southern town we know today: a place where the present mingles easily with the Old World charm and cultural sophistication of a bygone era, a modern metropolis draped in the rich and aesthetically pleasing cloak of yesteryear.


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Who can save our international reputation from the Toronto mayor who won't go away?
Actually, we have someone already. Never mind that final losing match at Wimbledon. In Eugenie Bouchard, Canada has an eye-popping global star whose potential value to the country's image is immeasurable.
Earlier this year, Hall of Famer Chris Evert called the 20-year-old Montrealer "the future of women's tennis." That might be a stretch, but don't be surprised if Ms. Bouchard does for Canada what Ms. Evert did back in the days when she was America's sweetheart. Or if she becomes what Maria Sharapova, to whom some compare her, has been for Russia. In fact, from a marketing point of view, Ms. Bouchard can be better than that – unlike the Russian, she doesn't partake in one of the great stupidities of tennis: on-court grunting.
Global branding is important. With the embarrassments brought on by Toronto's Rob Ford (not to mention Justin Bieber), the Canadian brand hasn't exactly been on the up recently.
It's not just her talent that makes Ms. Bouchard the antidote. She is imbued with that winsome Canadian quality of wholesomeness. Rightly or wrongly, Canadians used to be thought of in such terms. Now, outsiders, especially those who don't know anything about our government, can think that way again. You look at Genie Bouchard and you wonder how many glasses of milk she has each day. You wonder how the same country could produce a leader like Mr. Ford.
On this page Monday, columnist Elizabeth Renzetti correctly lamented the lack of attention paid to our female sporting successes. Clara Hughes is a good example. She won six Olympic medals spanning both Summer and Winter Games, but most Canadians probably couldn't identify her. Abroad, hardly anyone could.
But tennis champions are at a different level entirely, especially charismatic ones. They become instantly recognizable global celebrities. They're prominent several times a year, not just once every four years at the Olympics.
This story is special because if Ms. Bouchard progresses as expected, she could be Canada's most famous female athlete ever. It's all the more notable because going back decades, this country has been nowhere in women's tennis. (Carling Bassett reached the semifinals at the U.S. Open once.)
Ms. Bouchard's marketing potential was demonstrated by the attention the international media lavished on her. They made her the darling of Wimbledon. She was routed by a superior opponent in the final, which took off some of the shine. But it took Ms. Evert several grand slam finals to win one. Indeed, most champions endure their share of losses along the way.
Ms. Bouchard has a surgeon's focus. She returns the ball earlier than anyone in the woman's game. She is mentally tough. She will get faster, stronger and more unerring. She comports herself with poise and class.
What a contrast to our bitterly partisan political leaders. It's hard to think of anyone who has single-handedly brought more derision to the country's image than Mr. Ford. He now seeks to make a comeback by playing the victim card: It wasn't my fault I repeatedly lied to you about smoking crack. It wasn't my fault I was a druggie, a drunk, a belligerent boor. It wasn't me; the disease made me do it.
Ms. Bouchard will make the world forget him. Besides her, there is another young sporting sensation on the way. Golfer Brooke Henderson of Smith Falls, Ont., finished in the top 10 in her sport's recent U.S. Open – at just 16!
Going back to Barbara Ann Scott (speaking of wholesome), who won the figure skating gold medal in 1948 at St. Moritz, Switzerland, female athletes have helped make the Canadian brand shine. That trend is now being magnified – and it couldn't happen at a better time.


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Sex crimes are among the most serious charges handled by criminal defense lawyers in Paterson. Sex crimes carry serious, long-lasting consequences that could impact your life long after any sentence has been served. For this reason, it is essential that you contact a lawyer immediately if you or someone you know is facing sex crime charges.
In addition to potentially long prison sentences and lifetime parole supervision, being convicted of a sex crime could mean that you are listed on the sex offender registry, where anyone can search your name and find out about your conviction. Being labeled a sex offender could prevent you from living where you want to live, finding a job, and even spending time with your children.
If you are charged with a sex crime, do not speak to the police until you hire a criminal lawyer. You should also avoid speaking with the police if you are suspected of a sex crime, even if you are not charged right away. Simply being part of an investigation can impact your reputation, so let an attorney protect your rights from the outset.


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Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class
September 22,2018
The Littlestown Fish A Game will sponsor a Four Hour Instructional Classroom Seminar which will allow the student to apply and if approved secure a Utah Conceal Carry Permit, which is valid in 34 states. The seminar costs $100.00, Fees for Utah are $62.00. The applicant must have a valid Pennsylvania Carry Permit and be Eighteen Years old at least. Fingerprints, Picture, and forms will be supplied. The Class will be limited to 25 students. Preregistration is required and can be completed on the Club Website. Additional Questions Call Bob Toms 717-398-5418
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I chose best dish from July and Aug of my dinner.
it's looks very pity, but I'm never mind. Always cooking is very pleasure.
So, will show Part-4.
1.YAKI SOBA (Fried Noodle)
2. Tamagoyaki(Rolled Egg)
3. Fukashi Imo (Steamed Potatoes)
4. Kakiage Soba (Tempura of mixed vegetable Noodle)
5. Mince Don ( Mince of beef bowl)
6. Kashiwa to Dokon Ni ( Simmered Radish with chicken meat)
7. Neko Manma ( Sliced dried bonito on rice)


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ICYMI: Florida Democrats Focus on Grassroots Engagement Programs
ICYMI: Florida Democrats Raise Nearly $3.5 Million in First Half of 2017 and Focus on Grassroots Engagement Programs
Following a successful Leadership Blue Gala, Florida Democrats have raised nearly $3.5 million through the first half of this fiscal year.
As part of their statewide plan, Florida Democrats will be on the ground working to register voters, organizing door-knocking efforts, and hosting community events.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel, Senate Democratic Leader Designate Jeff Clemens and House Democratic Leader Designate Kionne McGhee issued the following statement regarding the Democrats' successful fundraising program:
"Democrats are more fired up and ready to win than ever before. Having raised nearly $3.5 million this year, Florida Democrats are immensely grateful for the generous support of our donors and Democratic legislators from across the state. We are committed to supporting Democrats from schoolboard to U.S. Senate, and as we continue to build grassroots enthusiasm and raise resources, we are confident that Florida Democrats will win in 2018."
Background: By this time in 2013 (a similar off-year), the Florida Democratic Party had raised $2,659,000. Recent fundraising efforts mark close to a $1 million increase in dollars raised.


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Did you know that Alzheimer's starts 30 years before any symptoms appear, and that it affects 50% of people over 85? Or that depression is one of the greatest killers of our time?
Our brain is sometimes overlooked because we can't see it, unlike our skin, hair, and body size, but it is vital to enjoying a healthy life. Our brains are involved in everything that we do: thinking, feeling, interacting, intelligence, character, planning, and decisions.
The bottom line is, when our brain works right, we work right, so it's crucial that we take care of it to the best of our ability.
Here are 5 things you can do that will start repairing your brain right away:
1. Take probiotics
Scientists are finding out that there is a major relationship between our gut health and our minds. It turns out that if our gut is in a depressed, so is our mind. Doctor's prescribe serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor medications (SSRIs) to treat symptoms of depression and memory loss. But did you know that you gut is responsible for making 80-90% of the serotonin available to your body? (i) When your gut bacteria is not healthy, inflammation occurs. And this inhibits the amount of serotonin available to your brain, resulting in depression. Dr. Perlmutter notes in his book "Brain Maker":
"As a neurologist, for example, I find it intriguing to note that today's antidepressants purportedly work by increasing the availability of the neurotransmitter serotonin, and yet the precursor for serotonin-tryptophan-is tightly regulated by the gut bacteria. In fact-a particular bacterium, Bifidobacterium infantis, does a great job of making tryptohan available". (i)
By taking a dose of probiotics everyday, you will see huge results. Take a high grade probiotic in the morning and in the evening. Also, eat at least 2-3 servings of fermented foods everyday.
2. Exercise
Exercise will not only release serotonin and make you happier, but it will also help maintain your weight. There have been 24 recent studies proving that as weight goes up, the size and function of your brain goes down, and cognitive scores have also been shown to improve with weight loss.
3. Get 8 hours of sleep
It's crucial you get enough sleep, as this is when the brain repairs itself. If you deprive yourself of sleep, your brain will degenerate quickly.
4. New Learning
Your muscles aren't the only things that need a workout! If you don't use your brain you will lose it. New types of learning can include reading books, taking an online course, doing crossword puzzles – get creative!
5. Drink Green Tea
Green tea is amazing for a plethora of reasons, one being that it helps the brain function. Green tea has caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine, which when paired together help the brain work. L-theanine also has anti-anxiety effects and increases dopamine.
And don't forget to practice gratitude!
Write five things you are grateful for everyday and you will see an increase in happiness, which will have an overall positive effect on the health of your brain.
For further reading about keeping your brain healthy, I recommend Dr. Daniel Amen's book "Change Your Brain, Change Your Life".
Perlmutter, David, and Kristin Loberg. Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain–for Life. Print.


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I'm not being a pussy.
There is a fine line between being superstitious about a date on the calendar and living in abject, shit yourself stark terror at the thought of a particular date on a calendar.
You wake up on Friday the 13th and realize that you are laying in a puddle of your own urine.
And it only goes downhill from there.
Someone tried to tell me that "It's just another day, its no big deal".
If this was a horror film, they would be the one that decides to investigate the abandoned boat house by themself.
In other words, they will be the first to die horribly.
Fear is a funny thing.
Not funny ha ha, but funny like scared and you turn and run into a pole funny.
I lost my keys on the last Friday the 13th.
That may not sound like much, but if I fell into a wood chipper trying to find them, you would feel differently, wouldn't you?
See what I mean?
"But you didn't fall into a wood chipper."
Thank God!
I got lucky that Friday the 13 decided to find a victim elsewhere that day.
There are only 2 Friday the 13ths this year.
At least that spreads out the horror instead of it being just 1 day.
When its just 1 day, 1 Friday the 13th in a year, that is some powerful mojo.
That is like Y2K, planes falling from the sky, MASS HYSTERIA kind of day.
2 in a year is more of your, cheesy slasher film kind of horror.
That I can deal with.
All I need is coffee and to hear that click on the door of my panic room.
Then I can just sit there naked and drink my coffee and wait for the inevitable.
Why am I naked?
Why are you clothed? (Let's not get bogged down with a lot of questions.)
Side note. A dog barked next door and I just about pissed myself. Shut that beast up, some of us are trying to quiver in fear, for God's sake!
The sad part is, I have to go to work.
I showered and narrowly escaped slipping and cracking my head open.
I shaved and almost cut my throat open when my razor broke.
The drive to work was like a Mission Impossible car chase.
I am sitting at my desk, waiting for a disgruntled co worker to go on a rampage.
So I realize I am on borrowed time here.
Tell my kids I love them.
At some point, I am sure a Syrian refugee will commit an act of some sort in my vicinity with dire consequences.
Its kind of a "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and it will probably kill you." type of thing.
So, if I survive the day and I am not in a medically induced coma, (Might be the only way to save me) I will write about my survival next week.
Until then, keep your head down, drink your coffee, and for God's sake, put some pants on.