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Munson Mountain Pinot Gris 2018
Member Price $17.31
Wine Specs
Munson Pinot Gris
Okanagan Valley
Vineyard Designation
Munson Mountain
Harvest Date
October 6th, 2018
6.76 g/l
Residual Sugar
0.45 g/l
Alcohol %
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A light golden complexion gleams in the glass. This single vineyard Pinot Gris has delicate aromas of honeysuckle and clover. Lovely light acidity and ripe Okanagan peaches play on the palate, giving way to an elegant bright finish. Always a food-friendly wine for summer salads and light fish dishes.
Vineyard Notes
The 2018 growing season was similar to 2017. Spring started off slowly and was wetter than average. 2018 found the vineyards two weeks behind our normal bud burst. Once the warmer weather arrived mid-spring, it caused the above average snow levels in the mountains to melt rapidly resulting in another year of flooding. The flooding did not wash any topsoil away and, after a challenging start, the end of spring weather conditions were perfect for an ideal fruit set. Once summer arrived, it was hot and dry which tested our vineyard crews to pay close attention to irrigation regimes and leaf-to-fruit ratios. The vineyards soaked up the summer sunshine; meticulous farming and careful yield management allowed the grapes to fully ripen on the vine. September was wet. After each rainfall, the tractors were driven down the vineyard rows to blow the water off the vines and fruit ensuring there was no opportunity for mold to develop. A beautiful autumn saw the perfect weather to allow the fruit to catch up after a wet September.
Production Notes
100% Pinot Gris
Winemaker Notes
Pinot Gris grapes were hand harvested on October 6th, 2018 from our Munson Mountain home vineyard at 24° Brix. The grapes were destemmed, crushed, cold-soaked overnight, and then pressed the following day. After two days of settling, the clean must was then racked and inoculated. We allowed the Pinot Gris to complete fermentation to natural dryness. Our Munson Mountain Pinot Gris is a tasty and wonderfully food-friendly wine.
Other Notes
This wine is meant to be enjoyed upon release. Drink this year for best enjoyment!


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Rotary B Click carries a 15-pulse incremental rotary encoder with detents, surrounded by a ring of 16 blue LEDs. It's a perfect solution for adding a precision input knob to your design. The encoder output has A and B signals (out of phase to each other); the knob also acts as a pushbutton which sends an interrupt to your target board's MCU. The LED ring is controlled through SPI lines (CS, SCK, MISO, MOSI).
Rotary click can be used with either a 3.3V or 5V power supply, selectable via a solder jumper (in 3.3V position by default).
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Chapter 18: Preparation of Solutions
For many exercises, solutions do not need to be prepared accurately. Even a 50% error in the preparation will still allow an effective experiment. For other activities, the solutions should be prepared with a great deal of accuracy. This is especially true for volumetric analysis and conductivity experiments. This section deals with the preparation of solutions when accuracy counts.
18.1 Measure the Water
- Calculate the total volume of solution you need to prepare. For example, if you are doing a practical with 100 students and each requires 150 mL of solution you should make at least 15 L of solution. Making 20 L is probably wise, to have some extra.
- Find a container large enough for the total volume. Plan ahead to ensure you have a large enough container.
- Add the required volume of ordinary water.
- If your syllabus encourages you to often practice acid-base titrations, designate a pair of suitably large buckets as your permanent ACID and BASE buckets and label them as such with a permanent pen. Then, use a 1 liter container to add water to these buckets, one liter at a time. Use the permanent pen to mark the water height after each liter. Use these marks when adding water to make solutions. Round up the volume you need to the nearest liter (e.g. 71 students × 200 mL per student = 14.2 L, so make 15 L). As long as you use relative standardization when you finish preparing the solutions, any errors you make when measuring the volume will not affect your students' results.
- Distilled water is rarely necessary. If you are preparing solutions for volumetric analysis, read the section on Relative Standardization to learn how to correct small errors caused by the composition of the tap or river water. If the water forms a precipitate when making solutions of hydroxide or carbonate, allow the precipitate to settle and decant the solution. If you are making a dilute solution, you might add hydroxide or carbonate gradually with mixing until precipitation stops and then add the amount you actually need to the liquid after decantation. If the only water supply if muddy, let the dirt settle and decant or use a cloth filter. If the particles are very fine, add a chemical like potassium aluminum sulfate (alum) or iron sulfate to precipitate the dirt. If you think that you do need distilled water, rain water is almost always sufficient.
What comes next depends on the nature of your stock chemical. In general, there are two kinds of solutions:
- Solutions prepared from solid stock chemicals, e.g. sodium hydroxide, citric acid
- Solutions prepared from liquid stock chemicals, e.g. sulfuric acid
18.2 Preparing solutions from solid stock chemicals
- Calculate the amount of solid chemical required. If the instructions give the required concentra- tion in grams per liter (e.g. 4
\(g/L\)NaOH solution), multiple the total volume by the required concentration (e.g. 4
\(g/L\)× 10 L = 40 g). If the instructions give the required concentration in molarity or moles per liter (e.g. 0.1 M NaOH solution), multiple the required molarity by the molecular mass of the compound to find the required concentration in grams per liter (e.g. 0.1 mol /L × 40 g /mol = 4
\(g/L\)). Then, multiple the required concentration by the total volume (4
\(g/L\)× 10 L = 40 g).
- Use a balance to weigh the solid chemical. Remember to weigh the chemical in a plastic container or on a sheet of paper and not on the scale pan directly. Some chemicals (e.g. sodium hydroxide) react with the metal pan. If you are unfamiliar with how to use a balance, read Use of the Beam Balance for Measuring Chemicals (p. 56). If you do not have a balance, read the section on Preparation of Solutions Without a Balance (p. 65).
- Carefully add the solid chemical to the water and stir with something unreactive (e.g. glass rod, broken burette, thick copper wire) until it has completely dissolved.
18.3 Preparing solutions from liquid stock solutions
- Calculate the amount of liquid chemical required. To do this, you need to know the molarity of your stock chemical. See the section on Calculating the Molarity of Bottled Liquids (p. 62). If the instructions give the required concentration in molarity or moles per liter, use the dilution equation to calculate the amount of concentrated required:
$$ (M_{concentrated})(V_{concentrated}) = (M_{dilute})(V_{dilute}) $$
$$ V_{dilute} = \frac{(M_{concentrated})(V_{concentrated})}{M_{dilute}} $$
For example, if you need 10 L of 0.1 M HCl and you have 12 M stock solution, the required volume of concentrated acid is:
$$ V_{dilute} = \frac{(M_{concentrated})(V_{concentrated})}{M_{dilute}} $$
If the instructions give the required concentration in grams per liter, divide this concentration by the molecular mass to get molarity
\(\frac {3.65~^\text{g}/_\text{L}}{36.5~^\text{g}/_\text{mol}} = 0.1~^\text{mol}/_\text{L}\)and then use the dilution equation above.
Use a DRY measuring cylinder the measure the required amount of liquid chemical. Concentrated acids may be measured in standard lab grade plastic measuring cylinders – there is no need for glass. If you do not have a measuring cylinder, you can use a plastic syringe. Be sure to use the Air Cushion Method for measuring volumes with syringes (see the section on Use of a Plastic Syringe to Measure Volume, p. 58) – concentrated acids will rapidly corrode the rubber in the syringe on contact, causing the syringe to jam and become dangerous. Also, please read the description of Concentrated Acids in Dangerous Chemicals (p. 39).
Carefully pour the liquid chemical into the container of water. Stir with something non reactive (glass rod, broken burette, thick copper wire) for about one minute.
Then, for all volumetric analysis solutions, use the instructions in the Relative Standardization (p. 66) section to perfect the mole ratio of your solutions.


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In Database Engine permissions are managed at the server level through logins and fixed server roles, and at the database level through database users, fixed database roles, and user-defined database roles. Download the
Permissions Poster PDF file.
Logins are individual user accounts for logging on to the SQL Server Database Engine. SQL Server supports logins based on Windows authentication and logins based on SQL Server authentication. For information about the two types of logins, see
Choosing an Authentication Mode.
Fixed server roles are a set of preconfigured roles that provide convenient group of server-level permissions. Logins can be added to the roles using the
sp_addsrvrolemember procedure.
Logins are granted access to a database by creating a database user in a database and mapping that database user to login. Typically the database user name is the same as the login name, though it does not have to be the same. Each database user maps to
a single login. A login can be mapped to only one user in a database, but can be mapped as a database user in several different databases.
Fixed database roles are a set of preconfigured roles that provide convenient group of database-level permissions. Database users and user-defined database roles can be added to the fixed database roles using the
sp_addrolemember procedure.
Users with the CREATE ROLE permission can create new user-defined database roles to represent groups of users with common permissions. Typically permissions are granted or denied to the entire role, simplifying permissions management and
The following example represents a common and recommended method of configuring permissions.
Most permission statements have the format :
Sample grant statement: GRANT UPDATE ON OBJECT::Production.Parts TO PartsTeam
Permissions are granted to security principals (logins, users, and roles) by using the
GRANT statement. Permissions are explicitly denied by using the
DENY command. A previously granted or denied permission is removed by using the
REVOKE statement. Permissions are cumulative, with the user receiving all the permissions granted to the user, login, and any group memberships; however any permission denial overrides all grants.
Tip: A common mistake is to attempt to remove a GRANT by using
DENY instead of REVOKE. This can cause problems when a user receives permissions from multiple sources; which is quite common. The following example demonstrates the principal.
The Sales group receives SELECT permissions on the
OrderStatus table through the statement GRANT SELECT ON OBJECT::OrderStatus TO Sales. User
Ted is a member of the Sales role. Ted has also been granted
SELECT permission to the OrderStatus table under his own user name through the statement
GRANT SELECT ON OBJECT::OrderStatus TO Ted. Presume the administer wishes to remove the
GRANT to the Sales role.
Permissions have a parent/child hierarchy. That is, if you grant SELECT permission on a database, if includes
SELECT permission on all (child) schemas in the database. If you grant
SELECT permission on a schema, it includes SELECT permission on all the (child) tables and views in the schema. The permissions are transitive; that is, if you grant
SELECT permission on a database, it includes SELECT permission on all (child) schemas, and all (grandchild) tables and views.
Permissions also have covering permissions. The CONTROL permission on an object, normally gives you all other permissions on the object.
Because both the parent/child hierarchy and the covering hierarchy can act on the same permission, the permission system can get complicated. For example, let's take a table (Region), in a schema (Customers), in a database
So SELECT permission on the Region table can be achieved through any of these statements:
The first permission listed above (GRANT SELECT ON OBJECT::Region TO Ted) is the most granular, that is, that statement is the least permission possible that grants the
SELECT. No permissions to subordinate objects come with it. It's a good principal to always grant the least permission possible, but (contradicting that) grant at higher levels in order to simplify the granting system. So if Ted needs permissions
to the entire schema, grant SELECT once at the schema level, instead of granting
SELECT at the table of view level many times. The design of the database has a great deal of impact on how successful this strategy can be. This strategy will work best when your database is designed so that objects needing identical permissions
are included in a single schema.
SQL Server 2016 has 228 permissions. SQL Server 2014 has 219 permissions. SQL Server 2012 has 214 permissions. SQL Server 2008 R2 has 195 permissions. Windows Azure SQL Database and Analytics Platform System have fewer permissions because they expose only
a portion of the database engine. The following graphic shows the permissions and their relationships to each other. Some of the higher level permissions (such as
CONTROL SERVER) are listed many times. Download the Database Engine Permissions Poster:
The permissions of the fixed server roles and fixed database roles are similar but not exactly the same as the granular permissions. For example, members of the
sysadmin fixed server role have all permissions on the instance of SQL Server, as do logins with the
CONTROL SERVER permission. But granting the CONTROL SERVER permission does not make a login a member of the
sysadmin fixed server role, and making adding a login to the
sysadmin fixed server role does not explicitly grant the login the
CONTROL SERVER permission. Sometimes a stored procedure will check permissions by checking the fixed role and not checking the granular permission. For example detaching a database requires membership in the
db_owner fixed database role. The equivalent CONTROL DATABASE permission is not enough. These two systems operate in parallel but rarely interact with each other. Microsoft recommends using the newer, granular permission system
instead of the fixed roles whenever possible.
The following views return security information.
The following statements return useful information about permissions.
To return the explicit permissions granted or denied in a database, execute the following statement in the database.
perms.state_desc AS State,
permission_name AS [Permission],
obj.name AS [on Object],
dPrinc.name AS [to User Name],
sPrinc.name AS [who is Login Name]
FROM sys.database_permissions AS perms
JOIN sys.database_principals AS dPrinc
ON perms.grantee_principal_id = dPrinc.principal_id
JOIN sys.objects AS obj
ON perms.major_id = obj.object_id
LEFT OUTER JOIN sys.server_principals AS sPrinc
ON dPrinc.sid = sPrinc.sid
To return the members of the server roles, execute the following statement.
SELECT sRole.name AS [Server Role Name] , sPrinc.name AS [Members]
FROM sys.server_role_members AS sRo
JOIN sys.server_principals AS sPrinc
ON sRo.member_principal_id = sPrinc.principal_id
JOIN sys.server_principals AS sRole
ON sRo.role_principal_id = sRole.principal_id;
To return the members of the database roles, execute the following statement in the database.
SELECT dRole.name AS [Database Role Name], dPrinc.name AS [Members]
FROM sys.database_role_members AS dRo
JOIN sys.database_principals AS dPrinc
ON dRo.member_principal_id = dPrinc.principal_id
JOIN sys.database_principals AS dRole
ON dRo.role_principal_id = dRole.principal_id;


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To perform jazz requires more than an ability to read notes on a page and play an instrument accordingly. Jazz also demands improvisation, creativity, connection. "It's an abstract way of thinking. We want to get students out of the sheet music," explains David Carter, director of the Charleston Jazz Academy.
One year has passed since Charleston Jazz adopted the Leonard School of Music, a North Charleston band program founded in 1945, and refocused the nonprofit's efforts to encourage a broader local jazz community. From the freshly renovated class and studio space above Fox Music, the group's ensemble of about 30 teachers coordinates lessons for students both young and old in jazz basics as well as collaboration, theory, composition, and performance. The diverse staff consists of academics, Broadway alumni, and touring musicians who offer private and small group sessions ranging from beginner band to vocals class to postmodern composition.
Carter, a 30-year-old Goose Creek native who previously earned accolades as the band director at Cane Bay High School, dubs his teaching approach "the Five Ts:" time, tune, technique, tone, and tunes. The last, picked up from Charleston Jazz's dynamic artistic director, Charlton Singleton, entails familiarizing aspiring players with the standard repertoire of jazz—think Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
"We're preparing our students for real-world situations, whether to write their own music in a professional setting, operate a technical sound system, perform a gig at a downtown restaurant, or continue the cycle as a teacher," he explains. From in-house recitals to festival competitions, musicians take part in a score of concert opportunities. Throughout the Charleston Jazz Festival from Thursday, January 18, to Sunday, January 21, students will lend behind-the-scenes logistical assistance and also perform in the lobby of the Sottile Theatre during Sunday's Family Day.
The Charleston Jazz Academy in fact aims to expose every Tricounty student to jazz education. Carter spends most of his days visiting schools to offer one-on-one training with band directors; provide in-class demonstrations; and deliver presentations on the background of bebop, the history of the genre, and the like. "Charleston—not New Orleans or Chicago or New York—is arguably the birthplace of jazz in America," says Carter. "We want to build on that foundation."
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- Traditional Japanese paper
- Ehime
Ozu traditional Japanese paper Ozu washi
Thin and refined high-quality traditional paper
Excellent pieces handmade with time-honored techniques
What is Ozu traditional Japanese paper ?
Ozu Washi is a handmade paper made in Uchiko Town, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. The history of papermaking of Ozu Washi dates back to the Heian period, and the current style of Ozu Washi emerged in the mid-Edo period, and despite a declining workforce, it is still known as a successful high-quality Washi today.
Ozu Washi features a variety of raw materials; paper mulberry, paperbush, Diplomorpha sikokiana, hemp, bamboo, straw, and sunset hibiscus. It has many uses such as for shoji, kites and colored papers, and in particular, the popular Ozu Washi used for calligraphy. The thinness and evenness of Ozu Washi has contributed to its reputation as an exclusive and user-friendly paper ideal for calligraphy. After being allowed to mature for 3 to 4 years, calligraphy Ozu Washi naturally develops an antique patina and a smoother surface, which allows for smoother brush strokes and unique artistic expressions.
The origin of Ozu Washi are lost in the mists of time, but the Engi-Shiki Code giving detailed regulations of the state completed in the Heian period mentions Ozu washi and it is traditionally assumed that production began at some earlier point. A papermaking history book entitled Kamisuki-choho-ki, states that a well-known ancient poet, Hitomaro KIKINOMOTO(NO), began papermaking in Iwami Province, and the technique was later introduced to Ozu; the current style of Ozu Washi being developed by the Genroku era of the Edo period. Zenjomon Shusho introduced new techniques resulting in papermaking becoming one of the key industries of the Ozu domains, and it was even regarded as the best Washi in Japan. In 1910, a new paper mill was built employing about 430 people, but by the end of World War 2 only 74 workers remained and numbers continued to drop.
In addition to the war, production has been largely affected by mechanization. However, despite such hard times craftsmen have upheld the handwork techniques and the Ozu Washi tradition has been preserved into modern times.
General Production Process
- 1. Soaking and boiling
The basic raw materials such as paper mulberry, paperbush and Diplomorpha sikokiana are soaked in water to soften and then boiled with soda ash or the like in a vat to remove impurities from the bark and to make the fiber tissues easier to disentangle.
- 2. Removal of lye, bleaching
The fibers are thoroughly washed to remove impurities and any dust dissolved in the boiled water. After rinsing, fibers are left to dry in the sun to dry and remove lye residues, after which the fibers are mixed with a water diluted bleaching solution; this ensures the finished paper will not turn brown over time, which is a common characteristic of other washi.
- 3. Washing, beating
The fibers are removed and washed thoroughly to remove any bleach and chemicals, which if left would damage the paper. Dust and any detritus is removed and the fibers machine beaten in readiness for papermaking.
- 4. Papermaking
Beaten fibers are mixed with a gelatinous substance extracted from the roots of sunset hibiscus in a sukibune watertank; when well mixed, a scoop of the liquid paper is poured into a sudare draining board and then set in a keta wooden frame. There have been two major hand papermaking methods; the current mainstream method also used by Ozu Washi nagashisuki (papermaking in flowing water), and tamesuki (papermaking using stored water).
With nagashisuki, the liquid paper after scooping onto a draining board is gently shaken back and forth to give a uniform paper thickness. The artisan uses a fullbody motion including their arms, legs, and waist. When the right thickness is achieved, the sheet is removed and the finished sheets carefully stacked.
- 5. Pressing
The stacks are left overnight, and then very slowly pressed to remove liquid; great care is taken not to misshapen or damage them. Shoji paper takes 3 hours of pressing and calligraphy papers 24 hours.
- 6. Drying
Pressing is followed by a drying process. Drying techniques vary according to the washi production area, some lay papers on a board to sun-dry or place them in a drying room, Ozu Wazhi craftsmen use a drying machine. Each paper is laid individually on a stainless steel plate and quickly smoothed out with a wide brush to ensure no wrinkling. By the time the artisan has reached the end of the plate, the first paper sheet is already dry, ready to be removed and stacked and a new sheet stuck in its place.
- 7. Selecting, Cutting
Each sheet is checked for quality, absolute evenness, the correct thickness and obviously it must be perfect and without damage. Dust is brushed off and papers cut to standard sizes to finish. This is the final Ozu Washi process; for comparison, there are some kinds of washi treated to additional processes such as the spreading of a dosa solution made from water, glue and alum across the surface.
Where to Buy & More Information
Ozu Washi hall
ClosedAround the New Year
Business Hours8:30am to 5pm
See more Traditional Japanese paper
- Mino traditional Japanese paper
- Echizen traditional Japanese paper
- Tosa traditional Japanese paper
- Sekishu traditional Japanese paper
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The Arkansas Air and Military Museum hosted its first Airport Days on Saturday.
The event offers tours of the museum, as well as food and drinks. From 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday (June 21) a pancake breakfast was included in the price of admission. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the menu changed to hot dogs and hamburgers.
The museum has two hangers full of historic airplanes, including Sam Walton's first plane.
According to the Arkansas Air and Military Museum's website, there will be two more Airport Days. They are scheduled for July 19th and August 16th.


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FEMA Specialists in Pin Point Friday October 21st
posted over 3 years ago by ClaraFishel from Savannah Emergency Management
Savannah, GA – (October 20, 2016) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialists will have an informational booth set up in the Pin Point areas to help residents sign up for FEMA financial assistance. The team will be answering questions as well as registering people for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program.
If you cannot attend tomorrow, you can begin the application process yourself by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or calling by 1-800-621-3362.
Date of Operation: 10/21/2016 Hours of Operation: 9:00am-6:00pm Location: 10050 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 (Ferguson Ave. Baptist Church)
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Just getting people to collaborate when they are face-to-face can be hard enough. But how about as collaboration gets more and more sophisticated. What tools should we be considering? What should you be trying now to make sure you don't fall behind the curve?
Here are 3 steps I take to see how I am advancing my collaboration... especially with the impending dominance of blockchain solutions:
1st - communicating with each other. Does it bother you that Google & Microsoft have almost complete control of your #1 communication channel (email)? Or how about Slack and WhatsApp not far behind them...
Really - you don't care that a couple companies control almost all the communication on the planet?
Why not use Matrix or Rocket Chat to communicate?
What's different you might say? And for that matter, what's different about everything I am recommending today? DAO... Distributed Autonomous Organizations. You control your own data. Everything still works like normal, but you aren't a serf in the monarchy of silicon valley.
2nd - How about your id. Can you verify it? But who owns that verification. We all know about the credit and other identity disasters. How about:
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Civic for sharing your real id? Or
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3rd - How about your organization and work style?
Aragon for the creation and maintenance of organizational structures by using blockchain technology.
Colony for tackling every day tasks (agile kanban...) and even paying people by task.
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A crack in grey sandstone makes for visual interest in this abstract photo.
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To purchase original art or have a custom piece done please message me. Official Website: cbeckwith.com I was that kid in elementary school that finished their test early just so they could cover it in doodles. I drew constantly as a kid. I got in trouble in church for drawing the pastor instead of listening to the sermon and doodling in school instead of taking notes. I don�t think anyone was surprised when I pursued a BFA at Grand Valley and graduated with a portfolio bursting at the seams with whimsical paintings. I quickly got a contract with Recycled Paper Greetings and have worked with them ever since. I have also worked with many other wonderful companies such as NPR, My Favorite Things Rubber Stamps, Iguana Magazine and...
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Like many families in the United States you probably love to play in the water one way or another. Whether it's in the pool, or in one of the local ponds, creeks, lakes or rivers.
Americans love their water fun. With as much time that is spent in the water it is a good idea to wear a good pair of water shoes to protect your feet and make the whole experience more relaxing and fun.
Finding the best water shoes is not always the easiest task but with a little help it can be.
What to Look For to Find The Best Water Shoes
- Where do you Play; A key factor is the place where you have the most activities in water. If you mostly play in a pool or in your front yard a nice inexpensive pair of water shoes may be just what you need.
- Maybe you hike to your favorite water hole or river; You may need to look into a more expensive pair of shoes that are both a water shoe and a hiking shoe.
- In some circumstances you may need a heavy duty and secure water shoe because of the extreme nature of your play. There are many quality water shoes out there that will stay on and be durable even in the most extreme circumstances.
Style and Functionality
As with all clothing on the market the Best Water Shoes can range from a beautiful fashion statement to a drab but utilitarian style. What ever your preference you will find what you are looking for with a little help and the right knowledge of what and where to look. When looking for a sport or utility water shoe a great place to start is the local sporting good store. Some of the larger ones may even have a whole section devoted to water shoes. In some of the big box stores you may find a wider range of pricing and something to fit you budget.
For a basic shoe that will protect your little one's feet around the pool or running through the sprinklers, places like Wal-Mart, Target or one of the clothing stores would be a great place to start. Many of these more economical types may be the best water shoes for you. The beauty of the cheaper water shoe is that each year your children are able to pick out a new style or color and you don't have to break the bank. If you have a boat or jet skis it is always good to pick up a few extra pairs of inexpensive water shoes for spares when you have guests who don't bring their own.
Some High Quality Makes of water Shoes
Some of best water shoes on the market for all around use and functionality are:
- Teva – From flip-flops to waterproof boots to beautifully designed boat shoes, the Teva line of water shoes is one of the most diverse and High-Quality offerings out there. They started with the first Sports sandal and have expanded the line since then.
- Nike – Famous for their tennis shoes and good quality footwear, the Nike company has a very good line of Water shoes for the outdoor sports industry.
- Speedo, Sperry, DBX and Body glove have very nice models of water shoes for the avid outdoor family.
- Many of the outdoor companies have water shoe lines like Columbia, Mountrek, Fila, Keen, world wide sportsman and Wolverine.
For Outdoor Sports and Playing in the Park
One of the best water shoes on the market today are the styles that take into account more than just the water. Many people love to be outdoors and water is just part of the adventure. Many of the Shoes that are on the market are designed in such a way that they are just as functional in the water as they are for climbing a mountain or jogging down a path to the river.
Always make sure that your pair of the best water shoes are appropriate for your family in the water of your choice. There are many places that make great memories in our lives and the water always seems to be part of them. To ensure they are great and fun memories, check out the other articles on our site to help you choose the right water shoe for you and your family members.
Selecting water shoes for men
The market for water shoes for men continues to expand with more styles available for shoppers to choose from. Whether they are used primarily poolside or need to be durable enough for exploring creeks, streams and trails, traction is the common component of this specialty footwear category. Since the amount of coverage varies by style and brand, it is important to match the shoe with the activity it will be worn for ensuring maximum comfort and protection. With a large selection of styles and brands to choose from it can be an overwhelming task to select the right pair, so the following information can be helpful in sorting through some of the many options:
Selecting the best shoes to transition from water to land
The idea of amphibious footwear is that someone will be frequently in and out of the water, requiring exceptional traction and foot protection. While there are many styles to choose from, each is better suited for some activities more than others, so that consideration should be made before heading out to shop. For example, it is easy to get slides on and off, but they may not be recommended for back country trails like some more rugged sandals. The durability of the shoe needs to match the demands of the activity the wearer plans to do.
Top brands to consider for men's water shoes
While functionality is the main component in the shopping process, brand-loyal shoppers will see several familiar names including:
-Body Glove
Water shoes for men are available in several styles
-Sneakers: These can look like they belong on a basketball court, a running track or a hiking trail, but their materials are designed for the water.
-Boots: Not as common, but shoppers will still find a few high styles and a couple of booties that are lower.
-Slides: Light and easy to get on and off, these provide less coverage to the top of the foot. (Also referred to as flip-flops or thongs)
-Socks and aqua shoes: These lightweight choices can be one piece or be form fitting around the toes
-Sandals: These have some coverage across the top of the foot but are not fully enclosed. The majority completely cover the toe.
Shopping for water shoes for men can be simplified by narrowing down the selection to match the activity they will be worn for, before deciding on a specific brand. That will eliminate some styles, making it easier to find the best pair of shoes for the shopper's specific needs. From that point, the only decisions that need to be made are brand, model and color.


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So we meet, uh, for the first time. Iowa Hawkeye QB and Patriot Extraordinaire Ricky Stanzi is arguably the most accomplished signal caller Ohio State will face this season, writes Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Also, as Johnny told you yesterday, Stanzi is an Ohio kid, facing the only shot he has at taking down the home state team that overlooked him. Stanzi, like Terrelle Pryor, has evolved from a mercurial playmaker to a composed quarterback at the tail end of his collegiate career. However, also like TP, he's far from perfect. It was his late interception - when the Hawkeyes thought they had the game well in hand - that helped Northwestern rally for the upset in Evanston. Against Arizona, he started slow, tossing a Rick Six early in the game before finishing strong. Make "Stanziball" jokes all you want; the Buckeyes can't afford another slow start Saturday, as Stanzi and his talented WRs will surely make the Buckeye secondary pay in ways McGloin and PSU could not.
So setting off a thermonuclear device on the 50-yard line of Michigan Stadium might be a little over the top? When both Penn State and Michigan looked to be terrible earlier in the season, I thought about penning a column-like substance about how the season had been turned on its head and Miami, Wisconsin and Iowa would end up being the pivotal games on the Ohio State schedule, not Wisconsin, PSU, Iowa and Michigan as first perceived. But that sounded an awful lot like work, and thus, it didn't get done. Fortunately so for my internet ego, too: it turns out that Miami stinks, Wisconsin had the Buckeyes' number, Penn State will indeed finish with a .500 or better record, and Michigan's offense is more or less legit, against both good and bad defenses. My prognosticating skills: bunk. But they would likely get me a sweet gig on Wall Street, no? Adam Rittenberg surveys the wreckage of a Big Ten season that looks nothing like I thought it might, and declares that Ohio State must root for the following:
For Rose Bowl/Big Ten automatic BCS berth, the Buckeyes should root for ...
- Wisconsin to lose to Michigan. As tough as it might be to pull for their archrival, the Buckeyes want a Michigan victory Saturday. Ohio State will lose a head-to-head tiebreaker with Wisconsin and likely will remain behind the Badgers in the BCS standings if both teams win out.
- Michigan State to lose to Purdue, but only if Wisconsin also loses. Winning the Big Ten outright is the ideal outcome for Ohio State, which doesn't face Michigan State this season. But a Spartans loss only benefits Ohio State if Wisconsin also stumblesbecause Ohio State wants to avoid the two-way tie with the Badgers. A Michigan State win doesn't hurt too much as long as Ohio State also wins Saturday.
- Miami to beat Virginia Tech. Ohio State wants its win against Miami to look as good as possible for its BCS profile.
- Illinois to beat Northwestern. The Buckeyes want their road win against the Illini to look as good as possible. They don't face Northwestern, a team that has lost to Michigan State and visits Wisconsin next week.
So that's a lot of word vomit with a couple of basic points: Ohio State needs Wisconsin and Michigan State to lose. I find it highly unlikely that either team will lose at home on Senior Day to either Northwestern or Purdue, respectively. Thus, we need to root for Michigan to upset the Badgers this week, and for Penn State to pull a fast one on the Spartans next week.
If you can't bring yourself to root for either, we understand. But remember: the Rose Bowl may take one of the undefeated squads from a non-automatic qualifying conference, so you Boise and TCU haters may end up getting the opportunity to have the Buckeyes back up your claims.
Hey, we know what that's like. Adrian Clayborn is a beast. But the stats don't quite show it, as Bill Rabinowitz of the Dispatch explains.
A year ago, Clayborn was a scourge on the field, and it was reflected on the stat sheet. He had 70 tackles as a junior. Twenty were for loss, including 11 sacks. He was particularly dominating during a signature performance against Penn State when he blocked a punt and returned it for a pivotal touchdown.This year, such moments have been rare. Entering a game Saturday against Ohio State, Clayborn has only 3 sacks, seven tackles for loss and 42 tackles.
Last year, I considered Clayborn to be a mirror image of our own Cameron Heyward, and sure enough, Heyward himself is going through a down year, with just one half of a sack, 7.5 tackles for loss and 34 total tackles on the season. Both players' struggles are only explained so much by a renewed focus on actually blocking him by opponents (i.e. frequent double teams, etc.), which makes their tribulations all the more puzzling. Even ignoring the statistics, I think both players' stock has taken a bit of a hit following their decision to return for their senior seasons. Stuff like this is the reason why Tressel actively encourages players to leave early if they get a good projection back from the draft committee. I'm sure neither player regrets his decision to return, and both can probably be saved by closing out the season strong and stellar combine performances. It'll be interesting to see when both come off the board in April; I wager they won't be taken more than a round apart.
Snap judgments. Big Ten Network blogger Brent Yarina turns in an early evaluation of each Big Ten roundball squad. Some of the evaluations of interest:
Michigan State
You could see it in the preseason, and the season opener was no different: Kalin Lucas has recovered quite well from last season's Achilles' injury. Lucas' stroke also has improved a lot, and when you add that to Durrell Summers' outside game and Draymond Green's improved range, the Spartans could be very dangerous inside and out.
To no surprise, Purdue's defense looks strong again, as it limited Howard to 40 points on 25 percent shooting in the opener. Stout defense is the norm for this program, though, but noticeable athleticism is not. New blood (Terone Johnson) and re-sculpted bodies (D.J. Byrd and Patrick Bade) should give the Boilermakers a new dynamic.
Jordan Taylor has a chance to finish the season as the Big Ten's best point guard. Yes, better than Demetri McCamey or Kalin Lucas. The conference's returning leader in assist-to-turnover ratio, Taylor figures to add an increased scoring role to his terrific distributing skills. He's off to a good start, too, tallying 20 points in the opener.
Ohio State
About that point guard, you ask? Freshman Aaron Craft dished out nine assists and had no turnovers in Ohio State's season opener against North Carolina A&T. The position is still a question mark, of course, but there's no doubting the Buckeyes' newest players. Craft, Jared Sullinger and Desean Thomas combined for 51 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists, all while shooting 60 percent.
Other teams, like Iowa, Michigan, and Illinois are all variants of "need work", but for the Buckeyes, things are looking up: Wisconsin and Michigan State still look to provide the biggest tests, with Purdue lurking somewhat in the background without Robbie Hummel, but the Boilers remain a team that can and will beat the Buckeyes if Thad Matta's team doesn't bring its A-game. I'm not sure how accurate Tubby Smith's "best conference in the country" talk is, as I'm only peripherally aware of the quality of college basketball conferences, but I will say that a conference with such great depth is exactly what this Buckeye team needs if it wants to get past the Sweet Sixteen this year.


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It was the saddest day on Monday, when after more than two and a half years a free girl, Miss Eliza Chicken went to sleep in my arms. A brave girl to the end, she had been valiantly fighting crop stasis for a few weeks but eventually it proved too much for her tired body.
Darling Eliza, or Miss Eliza Elizabeth* Chicken to give her her full name, came to live with us as a poorlie girl from the last rescue out of barren cages before the January 2012 cage ban. Weighing almost nothing she was also unable to walk, so she was tucked up in the ICU (coal hole) with Evie, Miss Basket and a certain Effie Chicken. A few days of tlc, leg massages and as much food as her little tummy wanted saw a magical transformation in Eliza, so much so that a few days after Christmas, she was living outside in the hospital coop with Evie.
Eliza and Evie quickly became good friends and spent many happy hours exploring their half of the garden; discovering grass, sunshine, bugs and dustbaths – all those things every hen should enjoy. However, Evie had been a very unwell girl and her days as a free girl were numbered and two months later, after Evie's untimely death, Eliza was moved into the Big Girls' garden so she could be integrated as soon as possible.
It was at this point that Eliza discovered greens. For obvious reasons, Liza loved food, but most of all she loved greens. Still in her own coop at night, Eliza loved nothing more than to devour some greens away from the attentions of the other hens, chirruping madly, merrily munching her way through her suppertime treats.
Once integrated, Eliza was briefly bottom hen until Flavia arrived and Eliza was very quick to let Flavia know that she was no longer bottom hen! However, the two girls quickly became close friends, a friendship that lasted for the rest of Eliza's life. Whenever Eliza found a tasty treat, she spent so long chirruping to Flavia about it that by the time she had finished chirruping, Flav had come over and stolen the treat from straight under Liza's beak!
Within a year, and after the sad loss of some of her sisters and with the arrival of the G girls and Hettie, Eliza had risen through the ranks to become Bella's lady-in-waiting and performed her tasks admirably, unless of course, there was food involved and then Eliza did not like to share!
With the sad passing of Top Hen Bella Chicken, Eliza suddenly found herself as top hen. Initially she struggled with her new role and forgot about making sure everyone was in bed at night or intervening in any squabbles. At best, she was a bit laissez faire, at worst a bit rubbish! But then Eliza found her true strength in her role as Top Hen; Gracie Lou was taken very ill suddenly one evening and sadly died in the night. Eliza sat with her until the coop was opened and even then she was pulling at Gracie's feathers to try to wake her up. It was enough to make a grown man (Gary) cry. She took the loss of one of her girls very badly and was in mourning for days but eventually came out of it and took to her Top Hen tasks with renewed aplomb. Poignantly this tale features in the edition of Your Chickens magazine that is due out any day.
My favourite memory of Eliza was last summer when, until recently, she had been a reliable layer. Suddenly the eggs stopped and as Eliza showed no signs of any ailments, I put it down to her having far too much fun in the Cornish sun to bother with something as mundane as egg laying. Then one morning, she hurtled out of the coop, a hen on a very important mission. Minutes later I was surprised to see the bush by the wildlife pond wobbling and making strange noises. On investigation, I found Eliza happily laying an egg in a beautifully made nest that was holding a clutch of about ten eggs! She had obviously discovered that laying eggs al fresco was much more fun than in a stuffy old nest box! But she was so happy, doing just what a hen should be doing and it is a memory I will hold of her forever.
A few weeks ago, Eliza started to lose weight and become generally listless. We discovered it was a crop issue but after treating her for sour crop, her crop was still not emptying. We worked with Uncle Jason to treat crop stasis and tried everything in our power to make her well again. She had live yoghurt and garlic, yummy light treats to tempt her, honey in her water to boost her sugar levels and a whole host of meds. Jason and I agreed that there was probably something underlying that was causing the problem but by this time she was possibly too weak to undergo treatment. One afternoon, she took a turn for the worse and I booked an appointment at the vets for the next day for her to be pts. We put her to bed and she settled in the coop door watching the sun set. We thought it would be her last, but Eliza had other ideas and the next morning she had rallied again. All the time she was fighting we knew we had to fight for her. So we saw Jason again and increased the meds.
However, I could not ignore the fact she was getting lighter and lighter. Food was so important to her, for a hen deprived of food during her life in the farm, she had been so very happy to fill her crop every day that she was a free girl. She had come to me a starving hen and I could not let her leave me a starving hen. The next time she took a turn for the worse, I decided that she could suffer no longer. It is the hardest decision we have to make but I must believe I did the right thing and could not bear to watch her waste away. It is an act of love and the final act of kindness I could give her. It didn't make it any easier though. She went to sleep in my arms being told she was a good girl and that she was loved and very, very special.
She was cremated with a sweetpea under her wing and an arum lily (from the plant neighbouring the infamous quivering egg bush) placed on top of her flowery shroud . Her ashes were laid to rest with those of her sisters and scattered with more sweetpeas.
Fly high darling Eliza Elizabeth, top hen and special girl. May you enjoy filling your crop every day at the Rainbow Bridge. Rip darling girl xx
* Elizabeth is a very special name for me. It was my beloved grandmother's name, a gracious, witty and wonderfully irreverent lady, and consequently my darling daughter's middle name. I also have a very beautiful and special friend called Liz. A fitting name for my special hen.


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One of the things I have been working on is Genesis, a procedural content generator written in F#. It generates random names and terrain maps.
The project has almost nothing to do with what I had envisioned when I started it.
Here are some sample maps :
Mountains are in grey, grasslands/plains in pale green, forests in dark green, desert/arid climate in brown and water in blue.
It's still lacking rivers and lakes and the output isn't satisfactory. Sadly I think I would need to start over to get realistic terrain generation, which was one of my goal. The main problem is that I used midpoint displacement and noise functions which while good enough for video games don't generate photo-realistic results alone.
To try and correct that, I devised my own solution using a crude simulation of water erosion rather than look into and implement standard algorithms.
It was a learning experience and a lot of fun but I would have had quicker and better results by copying some existing algorithm.
I don't know what to do with the project right now as there are other things I want to spend my time on, but I would still like to work on it some more in the future. Maybe take a whole different approach and generate fantasy maps with brushes and icons which are much less detailed.


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What is the role of the NGOs?
Source: Rizospastis / Translation: In Defense of Communism.
In Rizospastis' travelogue in refugee camps around the country, which started on May 29, there are shocking information about the entrapment, the miserable living conditions, the wounds that the war has left to thousands of people. This journalistic travelogue will continue in the following days, in an effort to highlight all the aspects of the refugee-immigration question.
One aspect, for example, is what is happening with the so-called "Non-Governmental Organisations" (NGOs), which literally have the total control inside the refugee camps, operating as "state within the state". The government has left in their hands the infrastructures (which host refugees), while- along with the EU- provides to these NGOs financial aid of many million euros. Various organisations have taken control of all services. From the feeding sector to the entertainment of the refugee children. From Ellinikon to Ritsona, in Larisa and in Central Macedonia.


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| 11.2°C Dublin
US President Barack Obama returned to Washington facing an expected battle with Republicans over the nation's "fiscal cliff", as shares on Wall Street tumbled yesterday.
Mr Obama faces an urgent challenge to prevent the gridlock that scarred his first term as fears grew that politicians will fail to cut a deal to stop the economy falling over a "fiscal cliff".
More than $600bn(€470bn) of tax rises and cuts in government spending are due in early January. Failure to avoid the cliff -- the negative effects of the two measures combined -- will plunge the world's largest economy back into a slump and disrupt the global economy's still fragile recovery, experts have forecast.
Republican leaders wasted little time in ratcheting up the pressure on Mr Obama to agree a deal that limits the scale of the austerity poised to hit in a matter of weeks.
Speaker John Boehner, who leads the Republicans in the House of Representatives, said both sides needed to work together to reach a compromise. He was echoed by Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, who also called for bipartisan co-operation, stating: "We have to sit down and go to work on it now, not wait."
Although Mr Obama used his victory speech in Chicago to signal he will work with Republicans in Congress, the imminent threat from the fiscal cliff means that promise will be put to the test immediately.
"Do I expect peace to break out? No," said Bill Galston, a former adviser to Bill Clinton. "Prolonged uncertainty over the fiscal cliff would be disastrous for national and global confidence, but I'm not sure how we avoid it."
The looming tax increases are happening because cuts in the rate Americans pay on personal income, capital gains and dividends all expire on December 31. Mr Obama has said he will not agree to anything that fails to lift taxes on those Americans earning more than $250,000 (€196,000).
The $110bn (€86bn) in public spending cuts are the first batch of a $1.2?trn (€940bn) retrenchment planned over the next decade, with half the cuts due to come from the military budget.
One of campaign promises of Mitt Romney, the defeated Republican challenger, was to increase defence spending, and Republicans in Congress are unlikely to accept major cuts to the military.
Mr Galston said that Mr Obama would have to be far more involved in the nitty -gritty of the negotiations than he was during last summer's drama over the raising of America's debt ceiling. (© Daily Telegraph, London)
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The Most Popular Activity in Every State
I saw this funny article about the most popular thing to do in each American state. It is based on a collection of twitter posts taken from 2011-2012. Cornell University researchers took each tweet and decided what you were doing for fun. They then compiled the list to find out what was the top ranked activity in each state.
See what states love to do. Some definitely live more healthy lifestyles then others.
Some of the favorite activities:
- Dancing
- Eating
- Talking on the phone
- Laying down
- Skiing
- Manicures
Go see what your state loves to do most:
Other Related Health Topics:
Getting Outdoors with Allergies
Remember that this information is for educational purposes only. Seek the advice of a health specialist before making any changes to your healthcare.State


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President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba on Thursday said the organised labour would not be intimidated by anybody in the pursuit of its legitimate rights.
Waba who led thousands of workers to Government House, Kaduna said the union would not back down in its opposition to the sack of 36,000 workers by Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
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The NLC president accused the governor of disobeying court order and using the security agencies to intimidate the workers who were on peaceful protest.
According to him, information about competency bandied by the governor as excuse for the sack was false but a predetermined agenda to reduce the state workforce.
"The sack of 36,000 workers has nothing to do with competency; Kaduna state government didn't conduct competency test for local government workers yet they were sacked.
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"We are here to defend the right of 36,000 workers and their families that have been disengaged from the state civil service.
"The last time we were here, we talked of only 21,000 teachers, but today as we speak over 4,000 local government workers have been issued sack letters, and over 8,000 from ministries, department and agencies including tertiary institutions have been sacked.
"This is cruelty, as this is not what we bargained for and we can't keep quiet in a decent society where this is happening.
"We have now tested the waters and the struggle will be carried out to every state.
"In Kaduna state no worker is safe, no family is safe and it is better they are defeated struggling than to be defeated in their comfort zone.
"Injury to one is an injury to all and I am happy that our unions are here in full force to support us.
"This solidarity must continue because today is for Kaduna workers and tomorrow can be workers in other states."
Wabba condemned the deployment of security to the rally, saying "deploying security agencies with arms to armless workers is condemnable even globally."
He recalled that El-Rufai was a beneficiary of freedom of association including protests organised by the NLC in the past.
"We wrote to the Governor officially we are going to deliver our letter of protest but here we are because they are not connected to the people, relating with the people and have no concern for the people that is why they are not here.
"In 2012 governor El-Rufai joined us in a struggle where he was given T-shirt and Cap, the picture is there in the social media.
It would be recalled that 8,000 policemen were deployed around Kaduna metropolis ahead of the NLC protest.


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Whether you spend hours worrying about your roof, or you don't give much thought to your roof at all, it's important to know how to take care of it. Roof repairs can be costly, and a little maintenance can go a long way. This article will equip you with some essential roofing advice.
Since you're going up on your roof anyway to do work, clean the gutters while you're there. Sometimes a leak can actually be the result of backed-up gutters. Try cleaning them out and then hose down the roof – if the leak doesn't reappear, you may have actually solved the problem.
When it comes to maintaining your roof, make sure that you keep your gutters clean. Clear them of any fallen leaves, twigs and other debris so that water can flow freely from your roof. If you don't adequately clean out your gutters regularly you may become prone to flooding problems.
Avoid putting off a roof repair for any length of time, even if it seems like a minor issue. Once a shingle or two have blown off, it's much easier for the wind to get underneath the rest and blow them off too, one-by-one. Fixing your roof right away will minimize damage, saving you money.
If you've called a roofer, but their visit isn't for another couple days, use a type of temporary fix on the leaky roof. You could try putting plastic over a leak, for instance, and nailing it down. It's an inelegant solution, but it may buy you some time.
Don't just climb onto your roof to look for problem areas. If there are issues, have a professional come take a look. You should not take the risk of having the roof cave in with you on top of it.
If you are doing your own roofing job, make sure to practice proper ergonomics. Roofing involves carrying tools up and down ladders onto the roof. Carry only what is comfortable for you. Bend from your knees and lift with your legs. Always be aware of how your back is bent, when actually installing the roofing materials.
Home Repair
Don't ignore safety. Roofing work can be quite dangerous. Don't be in a hurry. If weather conditions are not favorable, put off roofing work. Fixing a roof is not worth your life. It is very important to take safety seriously when you are repairing your roof.
Invest in the highest quality roofing tiles your money can buy. This is especially important if you are living in the house you are remodeling. The best roofing materials for your home depend on the climate of your location, so be sure to research the best roofing tiles for your climate.
Even if you don't give a lot of thought to your roof, you should still know how to take care of it. This article has provided you with some great tips that should help you in a number of situations. If you take good care of your roof, it'll take good care of you.


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For those of you from my neck of the woods, you know that we haven't had much of a summer so far this year. Yet, somehow, every one of the weddings I've shot has taken place on a beautiful, sunshiney day. It almost seems like magic.
July 2nd was no different. On a bright and sunny afternoon at Saxe Point, surrounded by family, friends, and their adorable little boy, Kathy & Tyson got married.
Here are some of my favorite images from their day.
And a huge thank-you to Vivian Kereki for tagging along and helping me out!


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Welcome to QEHS, where we strive to support all students to enable them to achieve their full potential. In order to do this, many steps are taken to support your child through their learning journey. Firstly, we would like to introduce the key members of staff who will assist and guide you in throughout your child's time at QEHS.
|Mr Martin Farmer
|Mr Sebastien Seneque
|Deputy Headteacher
|Mrs Kim Lane
|Assistant Head Teacher, DSL, SPOC and SENCO
All students at QEHS receive quality class teaching and this is our priority. However, for some, there may be occasions when further additional support may be needed to help them achieve their targets and this may be for a limited period of time or in some circumstances, for an extended period of time. Some students need increased support to access learning because:
We strive to meet the needs of all of our students and ensure that the barriers to learning are overcome. We monitor and track progress of all students so that the support is as effective as possible. We also welcome the full engagement of parents and guardians and on the occasions where necessary, we will seek support and advice from specialists outside of school.
Terms used within schools which relate to special educational needs:
There are many terms that we use in school and in education, which like most things are subject to change, which can easily cause confusion. Below is a table of the common abbreviations that are used in school.
How does the school know if my child needs extra help?
A student may be identified as having a Special Educational Need (SEN) at any stage during his/her education. This may be a long-term difficulty requiring continuing support or a short term difficulty requiring a specific intervention. Information about your child's special educational needs comes from a number of sources:
What should I do if I think my child may have SEND?
If you are concerned about the progress your child is making, you should initially contact your son/daughter's subject teacher regarding the subject area that you are worried about. You can also contact their tutor or SENCO to discuss your general concerns. We encourage parents and guardians to share what is on their mind as we want to work in partnership to help your child achieve their best.
How will I know how my child is doing?
All students in the school have regular progress reports – four a year. At each of these points, your child's progress will be evaluated. There are also the following meeting times:
At any time, you are encouraged to contact your child's teachers directly using the email address:
first initial and surname @queenelizabeth.hereford.sch.uk
If your child has SEND they will be placed on the Additional Needs Register and you will be invited into school to discuss your child's needs, the provision available and agree on targets for your child, who will also be part of this discussion. We will also discuss ways to support your child's progress at home. If your child is on the Additional Needs Register, we will arrange to meet with you three times a year to review their progress and the impact of our special provisions for them. This may be with the SENCO.
How does the school know what we are doing is working for students with SEND?
Your child's progress will be continually monitored by his/her class teacher and DHT. If your child receives intervention, progress will be formally reviewed either by the SENCO. If your child is receiving additional, specific and targeted support in the classroom, their progress will be measured with a more sensitive assessment tool using a SEN Plan, where targets will be set and reviewed regularly, evidence for judgements assessed and a future plan made.
Students with a Statement or an EHC Plan will be formally reviewed at an Annual Review with all adults involved with the child's education along with the student. The local authority will also be involved within this process.
Regular lesson observations and learning walks will be carried out by the members of the Senior Leadership Team and SENCo to ensure that the needs of all students are met and that the quality of teaching and learning is high.
Please refer to our SEND Policy and Equality Policy for further details of how we assess special educational needs and put special provisions in place.
How do you let everyone know about my child's SEND?
Staff will be kept up to date on your child's special educational needs using our student information system. Supply staff will receive an overview of students' needs in their classes. Where necessary, outside specialist support will be sought.
What expertise and training do staff have to support students with SEND?
All of our teachers are qualified and many teachers in school have studied their subject to an advanced level and have included training on SEND in their qualifications. All teachers have undertaken specialist further professional development; which will include training on SEND. We are committed to providing ongoing professional development to ensure staff remain up-to-date and highly skilled. Where necessary, support from outside agencies is used to deliver whole staff training.
How can I have my say in my child's education?
As parents you will be informed of any decisions regarding interventions. A letter will be sent detailing the format, times and frequency of the intervention. Your views will be recorded and you will receive a copy of the agreed decisions. Where appropriate your views/feelings will be fed back to staff. We actively encourage parents and guardians to share their thoughts about their child's progress. Student planners also provide and excellent method of communication. The form tutor will monitor these.
How does my child have a say in their education?
Any decisions made about your child's education will also be discussed with your child. We know that sometimes it is difficult to understand changes or intervention; so we always encourage students to come and discuss their concerns with us. Any comments made by your child are recorded and where appropriate, you will be told. We encourage students to come and talk to us before am registration, break and lunch times within the Student Services Centre.
How will teaching be adapted for students with SEND?
Our aim is to provide a curriculum that is relevant and broad and helps students to become as functionally literate, numerate, communicative and as independent as possible in an environment that promotes positive learning experiences. Class teachers plan lessons according to the specific needs of all groups of students in their class and will ensure that your child's needs are met through quality teaching. Your child's learning experience may be adapted in the following ways and will be based on evidence of what support your child needs:
What other activities and support are available to students with SEND?
SEND students have access to all the services and activities the school offers.
Who are the outside agencies who can support students with SEND?
In circumstances where there is evidence that a student has a significant difficulty and school based intervention has not achieved the desired outcomes, where appropriate, the school can involve outside agencies:
How is the school accessible to students with SEND?
Please refer to our Equality Policy on the school website for further details of how we manage accessibility.
How do you support students with SEND coming to QEHC and moving onto further education?
We recognise that transitions can be difficult for a child with SEN so we take steps to ensure that any transition is a smooth as possible. We offer a structured induction that can involve additional school tours, meeting of key staff, meetings with parents and guardians and outside agencies, student visits to lessons and small group work where appropriate. Mrs Lane will have met with students and staff in the Primary School liaising with the Year 6 teacher and SENCO.
When the time comes for your child to leave QEHS we will liaise with the receiving school / college / provider and follow their transition process ensuring that we pass on vital pastoral, assessment and access arrangements information. At this time, your child may participate in focused learning relating to aspects of transition to support their understanding of changes ahead and may also have transition visits where appropriate.
How can I find out what the Local Authority offers for children with SEN?
The easiest way to access this information is to type into your search engine "Herefordshire local offer" and you will be directed to the appropriate page. If you wish to share your views about Herefordshire local offer, you can email on: email@example.com
What do I do if I am not happy with the provision made at school?
If you are unhappy about the provision made at school, you can discuss your concerns with the SENCO, who will keep records of your comments. At all times, we will endeavour to resolve the issue with the most appropriate staff members being involved. In the event that this does not find a successful resolution the matter should be referred to the Headteacher. The Compliments and Complaints Policy can be found here. In the unlikely event that the complaint is still not resolved, the Chair of Governors can be contacted via the school.
How is the money the school is given spent for students with SEN?
The government provides funding for students who have been identified by the school as having SEN. The school does not spend individual amounts of money on individual students. The money is used collectively so that we have greater spending power to help students. Once we have established the student's need, we may use the funding in the following ways to benefit students:
It is important to note that the interventions we offer at QEHS are needs led and there are many interventions which may be used dependent on the needs of your child.
Do you need further information?
If you want to read more about SEN, Hereford Council have a website which provides a large amount of information and can be found on:
Alternatively, once you are at the Hereford Council webpage, type in the key words "local offer" in the search provided.
Glossary of terms
ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ASC Autistic Spectrum Continuum
CAF Common Assessment Framework
CAHMS Child Adolescent Mental Health Framework
CoP Code of Practice
DCD Developmental Coordination Disorder ( previously known as Dyspraxia)
EAL English as an Additional Language
EHCP Education, Health, Care Plan (new version of a Statement)
EP Educational Psychologist
Ever FSM or FSM6 Free School Meals in the last 6 years
HI Hearing Impairment
KS Key Stage
LA or LEA Local Authority or Local Education Authority
LAC Looked After Child
MLD Moderate Learning Difficulty
OT Occupational Therapist
PEP Personalised Education Programme
PMLD Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties
PP Personalised Programme
SALT or SLT Speech and Language Therapist
SLCN Speech Language and Communication Needs
SLD Sever Learning Difficulty
SLT Senior Leadership Team
SEN or SEND Special Educational Needs or Special Educational Needs and Disability
SENCO Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SPLD Specific Learning Difficulty
SEM Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs
Literacy and Numeracy catch up statement


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