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There is a difference between a good design and a brilliant design. This difference can be understood by comparing the legendary swoosh of Nike to the numerous logos that can be seen in every other business on the roads around us. It is the difference between a bit of success and achievement that is memorable. How can a designer, any designer, achieve a level of success that takes them from being a designer to being a successful designer?
Designers must understand that to create the ultimate design a process has to be followed. There is no such thing as creating a logo design out of thin air or even imagining what a logo will look like without first understanding why the logo is needed. To become successful they not only have to create a design – they have to employ "Design Thinking".
Design thinking is a structured approach to generating ideas. This approach allows a design to be created for the client as per their business needs. Only after implementing design thinking will they manage to initiate the creation of a design that goes beyond mediocre. Logo designs like the Nike swoosh became icons because they mean something.
When the designer created the legendary image she did not create tons of logos to be presented to the client which were later modified. Rather, it was custom design process. A design process that in today's fast speed business world is underscored. In an era of crowd sourcing, design is seen as a secondary dimension of business; while in reality, it is the basis of a successful business.
The 5 Steps to Creating a Logo Design
In a world where individuality is given focus, vision is sometimes overrated. Yes, you need vision, imagination, and dreams to become a graphic artist. However, true triumph comes from the realization that without a process to follow the vision becomes distorted. You have to hold onto vision and follow the process to ensure that success is guaranteed.
This eBook provides a 5 steps process of creating a creative logo design. Download this paper for free and get pro with the design process.


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Since 2015, every year on Christmas period, we activate the "Christmas Expansion" on Unofficial Patch 1.5.
Christmas Expansion automatically changes favorite settings to enable Winter by default. City centers are being decorated by a good-looking Christmas Tree model:
Unfortunately, we noticed that some people dislike this expansion. Recently we've received many questions how to remove the Christmas Tree from the game. This is not understandable by me, because it's available for only few days in year and it makes a nice Christmas atmosphere. In most cases disliking the Christmas Tree is religion motivated.
Anyway, there is a way to disable the Christmas Expansion:
1. Start the Unofficial Patch 1.5 Launcher and click on the "Change UP1.5 Settings" button.
2. In UP1.5 Settings find the text box field for "Insert a custom configuration command".
3. Type/paste: "DisallowChristmasExpansion=1" (without quote marks), and click on the "Submit" button.
4. Restart the Launcher/Game to apply changes. Christmas expansion will be automatically disabled and won't be enabled again next year.
Merry Christmas!
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chair: drones
office work is the worst. but at least this dude made some cool art out of it —
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office work is the worst. but at least this dude made some cool art out of it —
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agIsh: "Back in the day…"
Back in the day when I was a productive member of society (i.e., a contributing member of Tha Pub) it was a beautiful thing man. We had poetry, columns, interviews, and grandiose stories. Among my many jobs, I was a drawer [sic] and gave form to our life giving words. Check a page I did for "Recognition Day", in which bg prepares to throw down with a dirty asian man (no, not me)…
I'm proud to have stuff like that under my belt and hope to go back to creating more in the future. At the moment, school is my Zed. 😦
Hope everyone's doing well. Remember, stay positive…cuz in the end, that's all you really have.
bg/ish: Zerofriends
No, the title of this post is not a reference to my social life, but rather, a creative collective that we've come across at WonderCon and A.P.E. I was reminded of Zerofriends and the art of Alex Pardee by a recent post at Laughing Squid talking about his newly released print, The Delusionist.
Alex has some interesting takes on the bg/ag fav, Batmaing… er, Batman.
"BATMAN (yah, your favorite masked detective) was originally an ancient mythical cult being whose story was basically about a bat hunter who, in a fit of symbiotic revenge rage, captured the bat that killed his wife and, since he couldnt live without his wife, he wanted to show the bat what it was like to depend on someone else for life and love. So the hunter shoved the Bat onto his head like a mask and forced the bat to remain a part of him. Shortly after, the tables turned and the hunter's foolish attempt at revenge backfired when he suffocated and died. The bat then took over the hunter's body and used his new found appendages and abilities to lead warriors to kill weak people because it was fun. True story."
"To honor one of my favorite Super Heroes, I asked the now-ridiculously-popular-because-of-his-new-movie-which-may-be-one-of-my-favorite-movies-of-all-time, elusive hero to take some time to sit for me while I painted his portrait. He obliged, but what do you know, during the sitting, who decided to parachute in? A handful of Supervillains that WE BOTH THOUGHT WERE LOCKED UP OR DEAD!! But I guess that's the life of Batman. (Sighhh)."
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Returning shame faced after a run in the park I tucked into one of these. Some lovely army men were doing maneuvers in the park. They promptly all sprinted passed me, they were however in full gear and carrying huge backpacks. Ah well - what can you do. I was carrying a set of keys!
Rhubarb Compote
4 stems of rhubarb - cut into 3cm chunks
3cm of fresh ginger grated finely
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
750 ml of yogurt - I used Glenisk
1 punnet of strawberries
1 jar of granola (links for recipe above)
Pre-heat oven to 150c
To make the compote mix together the rhubarb, ginger and sugar in a small oven proof dish. Cover and pop in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the rhubarb is soft. Allow to cool.
Get glass ramekins, wineglasses or any small containers you have that are made of glass. Cut strawberries length ways in 1/4 cm slices. Push them up against the side of the glass to show the cut side out. Then layer in alternate layers of yogurt, compote and granola. Finish with a layer of granola.
Serve and enjoy. There are lots of alternative fruits you cold use such as blackberries, apple, mango or raspberries. Feel free to use other flavored yogurt, or make your own by stirring the compote through a whole pot of yogurt.


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The farm stand is open from 3-6. Monday and Friday and Saturday 9 – 12
In the dairy; chocolate milk, milk, greek yogurt, herbed yogurt cheese, and a full range of yogurts are in stock.
For produce we have beets, salad greens, cabbage and carrots.
Coming soon;
Our own natural raised pork, and a full selection of summer grilling meats will be available this Friday.
Blues are blooming in the aging fridge and will be ready mid July.


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As you probably know, over the last couple of months we have made some big improvements to our customer support services.
It all started a while ago with our 24/7 Knowledgebase. This KB is fully maintained up to the minute with our known issues and resolutions. Currently it takes around 30,000 hits per month and helps many customers very well!
Another very important step starting this week, our official Customer Support Policy is published on our website. With this, every customer knows how to contact us, what to expect from us and what we expect from them. You can find it here..
To summarize, we respond to all tickets within 2 hours – 24/7 and our statistics indicate that we answer 64% of them on first contact!If we can't solve the problem on first contact, we will assign a severity to the ticket.
If you have a critical issue where i.e your Kaseya Server is offline, we assign it Severity 1. This means that for severity 1 issues only, you can expect a call from our experienced support engineers within 1 hour! (during business hours in your time zone)
Never has Kaseya Support offered this level of service, and we are not finished yet!
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When Buyers begin viewing houses, one of the attractive (and more expensive) features is the walkout basement. A walkout basement is brighter, more useable / liveable, and provides better views, access, and egress than a standard basement. With all of these positives, why would every Buyer not want one?
Kelly Grant's Answer: many walkout basements (and homes built on slopes) have a proneness to serious structural issues. For normal houses without a walkout basement that are built on flat (i.e. non-sloping) land, the foundation is more or less equally distributed into the soil (i.e. at about the same depth) around all corners of the property. This means soil pressures imposed on the foundation perimeter are more or less equally distributed causing the house to be less likely to 'shift' or 'slide' in one direction or another.
For walkout basements, unfortunately this is not the case: the front of the house has strong soil pressures imposed, and these pressures decrease on a gradient to zero at the back of the house. This means at the back of the house, the soil pressures (i.e. imposed at the same height as the front of the house) are close to or at zero. With the imbalance of soil pressures, over time the front of the house is continually pushing the back of the house away from it and there may be rotational (moment) forces where the top of the house (both at the front and back) is rotating and moving at a variable distance than the bottom of the house (both at the front and back). The question for homeowners: why is this rotation and movement significant?
Kelly Grant's answer: these forces, unless properly allowed for in the home design with extra special measures taken by the homebuilding contractor to counterbalance when building the foundation (e.g. on a piling system; and / or combined with strengthened walls, columns, and foundation; etc.), will create structural issues. These issues show up in the following ways:
(a). The sides of the house will have one or more large vertical / slightly diagonal crack or series of cracks where the back part of the house is essentially trying to pull away from the front part of the house. These same forces can cause roof and roof truss damage. Also: soil breaking apart (or slipping) in the sloped areas by the side walls.
(b). On the inside of unfinished basements the same vertical / slightly diagonal crack or series of cracks will be visible (i.e. only if the foundation is exposed – finished basements might hide damage beneath). Horizontal cracks indicate a much higher level of concern of structural issues and should be dealt with and repaired expeditiously without delay to avoid any serious structural failures from ever developing. Cracking can also yield water infiltration (may or may not be visible), both in the walls and the slab.
(c). On the back wall (i.e. the wall with the walkout basement door going into the backyard), the wall may show signs of pulling away leaving an exposed crack at the base of the wall right where it meets the slab.
(d). If there is a back patio, there may be signs of intense cracking or buckling of the patio bricks or concrete as the back of the house slides or pushes into it.
(e). If there is an elevated back deck with columns, the deck and columns may show signs of 'rotational stress' as well as shifting. Signs can include cracking around the base of each column; column rotation; shifting and cracking of the deck; column movement; and / or splitting (breaking apart) of each column.
So when buying a home with a walkout basement, aside from working with an experienced Buyer's REALTOR®, Buyers are advised to carefully navigate the important considerations below (conversely when selling a home, Sellers are advised to remedy all these issues before listing for sale in order to achieve a top market sale price):
(1). When viewing the house, observe closely for signs of structural stress in the categories (a) through (e) listed above. [Note: for brand new homes that have not yet endured an Edmonton winter freeze-thaw cycle, the signs of structural stress may not yet be evident but may still occur within the next few years once the home has been exposed to freeze-thaw cycles. For this reason, Buyers must take extra special care and precautions for items 2 through 4 below when buying new / newer homes with walkout basements].
(2). Depending upon the amount of structural stress and soil (including improper grading) issues visible, make appropriate repair allowances in your offer to purchase. The cost of remedy (i.e. depending on the level of severity) can easily mount into the tens of thousands of dollars.
(3). Get the home carefully inspected by a highly-experienced licensed home inspector. Make sure your inspector uses infrared cameras and moisture detectors and demonstrates a specific knowledge of inspecting homes with a walkout basement including identification / remedy of serious structural issues.
(4). Before removing conditions, hire both a structural engineering firm and geotechnical engineering firm to assess and evaluate: (a). The structure; and (b). The soil (i.e. to ensure proper soil composition; water content; slope stability; and levels of compaction); and provide you with engineer-stamped reports of what remedies are required for successful long-term repair of both the structure and the soil.
(5). Before removing conditions, arrange a meeting with one or more qualified residential general contractors who specialize in the structural repair of homes with walkout basements. Ask for a complete time and cost quotation for supply and installation of all materials and services, including provision of all required permits and engineer-stamped 100% compliance certificates.
* Important Notes: (i). Homes built on a slope (i.e. even those without a walkout basement) will very often exhibit the same issues noted above due to the variance in soil pressures exerted around the perimeter. (ii). Homes built on slopes also can develop water drainage issues that should be evaluated separately. (iii). Other serious soil slippage cases include homes backing onto a steep ravine or river embankment.
Once Buyers have the above information in place, at that point an informed buying decision can be made. After all remedies have been successfully completed, Buyers should continually evaluate the home over their period of ownership and make sure that any new problems are repaired before any serious catastrophic structural failures are able to develop. Buyers are advised to hire back both the inspector and the engineers at minimum every 2 to 5 years to reevaluate and reassess the property.
Disclaimer: for those readers not currently represented by another licensed REALTOR®, to obtain more information on this topic and / or if you will be selling or buying in the Greater Edmonton Area, call Kelly at 780-414-6100 (pager); text Kelly at 780-717-9290; or send Kelly an email to email@example.com to schedule a confidential appointment.
[Article written and ©2017, ©2020 by Kelly Grant, M.Eng., ABR, NCSO, P.Eng. - REALTOR® at MaxWell POLARIS in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada]


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The Special Educational Consortium (SEC) survey on the transfer from statements to EHC plans.
Friday 3 November 2017
Please can you complete the short survey on the process for transferring children from Statements to EHC plans in your area.
Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SMTMRS6
This survey is for any group, professional, or organisation with an overview of the transfer process in a local area, including parent carer and young people's groups. However, they are not seeking the view of individual parent carers or young people at this stage.
SEC is acting on concerns that a lack of resources in local areas is resulting in many children with statements not receiving their full entitlement to an EHC needs assessment and that the EHC plans resulting from this process are of poor quality. They are now seeking evidence of whether or not this is the case.
Please note:
- This survey should take about 5-10 minutes;
- They ask for your email address and the name of your organisation so that they can inform you of the outcome of the survey. However, all responses will be treated as completely confidential.


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We strongly support Teen Driving Safety Clinics and devote a great deal of our time organizing our own Stephanie Bellotti Teen Fund Driving Survival Classes.
This summer we were privileged to help Ford Driving Skills for Life fill their classes in our area. Our goal and theirs is to save lives and we had a hand in helping close to 400 young people become more competent drivers.Read more


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How do you find hope when your world falls apart?
This post contains affiliate links.
A few weeks ago, Rebekah Hallberg reached out and told me about her (and co-author, Jen) new book. I love her blog and the encouragement she shares with wives, so I was excited to read it.
I got the book and read it. In one sitting while waiting for a delayed flight.
The book, Hope the Hurting Wife is one of the best resources I've read for the wife in a hurting marriage. Are you hurting? Broken? Lost all hope? Or simply want to know how to hold on when the "for worse" part of marriage comes?
Here's Jen, co-author of Hope for The Hurting Wife to share a bit of her story.
I'll never forget the night I laid in bed sobbing silently while my new husband snored peacefully beside.
The poor man had no idea how upset I was and I falsely believed that somehow, he should just know. That was the first of many times that married life failed to live up to my high expectations.
Nearly two decades later, I can look back at that moment and laugh, but at the time, I felt so much pain, sorrow, and rejection. The intimacy of our marriage relationship gave my husband the ability to wound me like no one ever had before.
Fellow wives, when we experience the "for worse" of our marriage vows, we have a choice to make. We can either throw our hands up in frustration and claim, "This isn't what I signed up for."
Or we can cling to the only hope that truly lasts – hope in Christ and His power to redeem, His promise to complete the work He has begun in us.
My husband and I survived the dark and desperate seasons in our marriage with a relationship that is stronger and more authentic than it was way back when we were newlyweds.
But it's not because we were one of the "lucky" couples. It's not because our love was just so strong. It's not because we never considered divorce. We survived by God's grace alone!
If you find yourself disappointed in married life or even desperate for change, you'll find a comfort in our book, Hope for the Hurting Wife.
The personal stories and practical, biblical advice it contains come from two women who, just like you, had the highest of hopes for healthy marriage.
But no marriage is perfect, and so many women today are seeking somewhere and someone to turn to when marriage gets hard. Seek the right kind of hope – the only kind that lasts!
Here's Rebekah, co-author of Hope for The Hurting Wife to share a bit of her story.
I looked at him and wondered how we grew so far apart. He looked familiar, he sounded familiar, but I hardly knew him.
The choices he made broke my heart; they rocked me to my core. They were not choices that honored God or our family. Yet, I saw his world caving in, I saw the fear in his eyes, and I hurt for him.
I watched as the world walked out, as people deemed this "too big" to fix. This was truly the "or for worse" of my marriage vows, and while I meant my vows, I didn't expect to find myself facing the worst.
(Who does, really?) How do you survive when you've been dragged into the "for worse" of marriage?
My chapters in Hope for the Hurting Wife come from the darkest days of my life. Setting pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) to write each story took days because they were written during the struggle for my marriage.
They were written in the depths of the darkest parts of my marriage, when I did not know if my marriage would be restored, or even if it could be restored.
If that was the end of my story, my life would be utterly hopeless.
But that's not the end!
How do you survive when you've been dragged into the "for worse" of marriage? By the grace and mercy of the Lord.
God does not waste the battles we face. He does not forsake us in the darkness. Rather, He meets us in our mess and offers us His mercy and grace. He does not leave us hopeless.
Friends, my God is a God of redemption! Today my marriage is restored, and God is redeeming our story in order that we can encourage others.
Hope for the Hurting Wife is our opportunity to encourage you in your struggling marriage.
CLICK HERE to Purchase a Copy of Hope for The Hurting Wife: 30 Days of Practical Encouragement for Your Marriage.
Grown missionary kid, mother of four, and wife to a church planter, Jen Stults is a work-in-progress woman who seeks to find confidence in Christ alone. She writes about the struggle to embrace everyday grace in the areas of faith, marriage, and parenting at her blog, Being Confident of This.
God gave Rebekah a front row seat to the work of His redemption in her marriage. Rebekah co-leads an online community for struggling wives around the world and shares encouragement for those who face the daunting task of surviving the "for worse" of marriage. You can learn more about her ministry to wives at her blog, Sharing Redemption's Stories.


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Nissan Rogue
In 2007, Nissan first released their compact crossover, the Nissan Rogue. Years later, the Nissan Rogue is still going strong; drivers everywhere choose the Nissan Rogue for its reliability and its efficiency. There are three trim levels for the Nissan Rogue: the S, SV, and SL. The hybrid version is only available as an SV or SL. The Nissan Rogue seats five, but the SV and SL trim have available third-row seating that lets it seat seven, making it a perfect vehicle for a solo driver or for a family.
The Nissan Rogue is available with a conventional engine or as a hybrid. The standard engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which provides 170 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid has a smaller 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which works with its electric motor to provide 176 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Each is paired with a continuously variable transmission for increased fuel efficiency, and is available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
A rearview camera is standard in every trim of Nissan Rogue. The Nissan Rogue SL upgrades this to a surround-view camera system, and has a few extra available features, including lane keeping assist and adaptive cruise control with forward collision mitigation. These safety features helped the 2017 Nissan Rogue get a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Nissan Rogue will help keep you protected when you are out on the road.
At Country Nissan, we have some of the finest Nissan models around. Nobody knows Nissan better than we do. If you are in the Hadley, Chicopee, Amherst, Holyoke, Northampton area, come take a look at what we have to offer. Schedule a test drive today; just call us up at (413) 776-1088, or stop by in person here in Hadley, MA.


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Rhein Haus is located in the Historic Stadium District of Tacoma, Washington.
Our address is:
649 Division Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
*Heading South on I-5:
Rhein Haus will be on the right
*Heading North on I-5:
Rhein Haus will be on the right
*directions from Google Maps
PARKING – Unfortunately, we do not have a private parking lot for our establishment. Street parking is available on the neighboring streets and there are several surface lots in the area.


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FCV063 Parents, Kids, Social Media, Deborah Owen
Summary: More than 80 percent of tweens and teens are frequent social media users and that number hasn't yet peaked. Through their constant plugged-in time they immerse themselves in pop culture and in the nuances of what their peers think and feel about everything. While our kids are often much more savvy about the latest apps, they are woefully ignorant of the ramifications of their online behavior. Deborah Owen says the most important thing parents can drive home to kids is the fact that "everything they put out there is available for everyone to see. Even if they (kids) think it's not. We tell kids that but they still don't get it!" Annie talks with Debbie about the role of parents in guiding kids in the Digital Age. About Deborah C. Owen (@DeborahCOwen) Deborah C. Owen is a former public school educator and parenting expert/coach. As the school librarian at several high schools, a middle school, and an elementary school, she saw many kids who were hurting, confused, angry, and unmotivated. She made it her mission in the library to create new kinds of projects that would inspire teenagers, that would be relevant to their daily issues, and that would instill the love of learning in their hearts and minds. Deborah is the founder of http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com and the author of Social Media Fascination: Embracing Social Media to Build Community, Trust, and Rapport. Learn more at http://YouCanRaiseGreatKids.com Copyright © 2009-2018 Annie Fox and Electric Eggplant. All Rights Reserved.


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Pressing on, I only stopped for short food and drink breaks. The weather was ok, sunny with a few clouds. I passed through Whitton and arrived at Winteringham Haven at the Humberside Yacht Club. Everyone looked busy getting their boats ready for sailing.
The footpaths are very well maintained in this quiet corner of North Lincolnshire, but they do tend to plough over those that pass through the middle of a field. Here the farmer has kindly marked the way with two sticks. Sometimes it seems natural to follow the tractor marks across but this doesn't always apply when the path goes diagonally from one corner to another.
This one seems pretty clear which way to go, but half way across the path veers off to the right, away from the tracks. You need to look for the sign post or a stile in the distance to give you some idea of the direction.
I had to put my waterproofs on before I got back as the weather turned very windy and wet. I arrived back home at 6.15pm, it really shouldn't have taken that long, but it was my fault, I will stop and chat to people. Never mind, the main purpose was to do the distance, it wasn't a race. Phew, I'm off to bed now, I'm a little bit tired.


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"Just The One Of Us" Written and Directed by Paul Trillo
"Just The One Of Us" is a serene but melancholy short film about a man who discovers his doppelganger online. While the story itself is grounded in reality, it serves as a deeper metaphor for those crisis points in our lives where we wonder what we might have done differently.
"While surfing the internet one day, Byron stumbles upon a facial recognition app that allows him to identify his doppelganger then use social media to track him down.
This film was commissioned by Samsung and produced through Vimeo for the Samsung Connected Series. Vimeo asked creators to come up with ideas around how technology connects people. I had this idea about how facial recognition technology could be used to find similar looking people. It was something that was entirely possible but also very bizarre and funny. I tried to keep that balance of absurdity and unexpected realism in the film."


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Which Build Route do Self Builders Choose?
More self builders are actively involved in their projects than previously thought, according to a major report into the self build industry
The term self build encapsulates a variety of different build routes — the consistent thread being that the homes are all commissioned in some way by their eventual owner.
To better understand the self build market and those who choose to build their own homes, Homebuilding & Renovating commissioned and produced a report following a comprehensive consumer survey of 500 self builders who had finished or were close to finishing their projects.
Most of self builders choose one of four main routes – either project-managing the build themselves (where the homeowner coordinates their own labour and materials); choosing a main contractor (builder) who manages it on behalf of the eventual owner; building their own home by hand (DIY) or outsourcing to a design-and-build package company, who co-ordinate everything from design concept through to completion.
The reality is that most self-builders use a combination of all four of these approaches, but the survey asked for the primary build route — how most of the house was constructed.
The Results
The conventional wisdom has previously been that around 40% manage their own build, 40% use a builder, 10% DIY and 10% use a package company.
But the survey results suggest that more self builders are more actively involved in their projects through either the DIY or project management route (73%) than previously thought (50%).
- 57% of self builders surveyed managed their own project
- 16% chose to go down the hands-on DIY route
- 22% used a main contractor to manage the project on their behalf
- 5% chose a package supplier
The results show that self builders were more actively involved in their projects than many had anticipated: some 73% either managed their own project or built the house themselves.
How Does Build Route Affect Other Factors?
As you might expect, those not paying for the services of a main contractor or any labour at all made significant savings on build costs compared to those who used builders. People building their own home through DIY saved 25% on the build costs against someone managing their own project. Taking on the project management saved self-builders 17% against people using main contractors.
DIY self builders had lower incomes than other self builders (an average of £47,261 compared to an average of £102,242 for those who used a contractor), and their houses were much smaller. Those who chose to DIY, built to an average size of 205m², while those who managed their own project or used a contractor built houses 260m² and 271m² in size respectively.


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Le Pantruche
3 rue Victor Massé
Paris, 75009
While Le Pantruche is modeled after 1930s-era Parisian restaurants, it illuminates its palette of chestnut and chocolate wooden tables and banquettes with silver chrome tiled columns, mod overhanging lamps, and large mirrors. Above the din of diners chatting about their workday or their latest travels, chefs in the kitchen can be heard whipping up Franck Baranger's signature oyster tartare, which drenches a delicate scoop of minced oysters in a warm bath of cream of lettuce soup, or the soufflé au Grand Marnier served with salted caramel sauce, both of which should bookend your Pantruche meal. Separate these plates with the veal ravioli, with greens, mushrooms, and foam. While the menu changes every month, you can be sure that its selections will always be well-prepared and well-priced.


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Welcome to our Company
Now, when you search for quality, and durability.
When you need ultimate in safety, and excellence of design, speedy turnaround and sharpest pricing around. ATECO Trade is the company you need to work with........
ATECO lifts, elevators and escalators is dedicated to providing the highest levels of customer service, whether that is a planned maintenance check or an emergency service call. We have a customer service center, Customer service staff are able to access our fully integrated computerized service management system ATECO DATA which enables them to allocate calls to the field technicians and minimize downtime.
You can rest assured that we will deal with all service calls promptly and efficiently.
We are very pleased to announce that we currently represent PAPPAS Elevators, as an Authorized Representative in Egypt.
On calls, our service technicians use the innovative works tracking service,Assayyadco connect using email notepad and specially designed service documentation, they can send comprehensive and up to date to record the progress of works carried out.
It is this commitment to the highest quality of customer service
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PAYMENTSfn 2018
May 23 - 24, 2018 (Wed - Thu)
This Call For Proposals is closed.
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This Call For Proposals is closed.
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February 20, 2018 (Tue).
PAYMENTSfn seeks to offer an independent, developer focused payment conference while furthering the Spreedly mission to "Democratize participation in payments by working across the world's payment silos". As an engineering-heavy company building an agnostic payments platform, we're eager to have a venue where we can learn from and hang out with technical peers in the industry, so we decided to take the plunge and create a developer focused payments conference.
We'll be taking over a cinema at the historic Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham, North Carolina.
Day 1, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 (optional) is a half day specifically about using Spreedly, with talks from Spreedly employees and Spreedly customers. This is like a mini user group event.
Day 2, Thursday, May 24, 2018 is a full day open to speakers presenting on interesting topics related to payments and technology. This day is not Spreedly specific.
PAYMENTSfn is marketed heavily to developers, so the content can, and should, be technical in focus. Don't feel as though you need to address a broad audience. This doesn't mean you have to talk code, just that your talk should be something you think would be interesting to a developer working in payments.
Payments is a deep technical domain with lots of interesting challenges: really robust, really old (in internet time) legacy systems; new and shiny but often brittle API's trying to innovate; lots of hype that one learns to be a bit jaded about without a proof of concept; and very real and ever present security and scaling concerns. All topics that fall within the sphere of payments and technology are perfect to propose. You don't have to be an expert to share your thoughts and experiences. You are welcome to propose talks for either the optional half-day of Spreedly-focused content or the full-day conference proper.
Talks should be lecture-style, roughly 30 minutes in length. We're going to skip the Q&A in favor of hallway and lunch conversations.
Proposals should be submitted through this portal no later than February 17, 2018. All proposals will receive notice of acceptance, waitlist, or denial by March 12, 2018. We also may find it necessary to reach out to you for clarification. Please respond promptly so that we can keep the pipeline moving.
Speakers at PAYMENTSfn 2018 will be entitled to free conference registration, lodging, and a travel stipend, along with rockstar status, if just for the day.


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Spanish Lake Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck Accident Lawyers Fighting for Spanish Lake and MO Residents
The Spanish Lake Truck Accident Lawyers of Dixon Law provide exceptional, professional, and client centered care and legal services for Spanish Lake and MO residents. When you or someone you love has been the victim of a truck accident, and are now suffering from a loss of work, the injuries sustained because of the crash, and mounting medical bills, you need a truck accident lawyer to fight for your family. The Spanish Lake Truck Accident Lawyers at Dixon Law can guide you through your truck wreck case and ensure that you and your family are fully provided for. You don't need to suffer from the truck accident alone, Christopher R. Dixon and the Dixon Injury Firm can and will provide you with expert truck accident legal guidance If you've been involved in a truck crash, call our Spanish Lake truck accident lawyers now at (314)-409-7060
Truck Accidents in Spanish Lake and MO – Truck Crash Attorney
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in a recent three year study, large truck accident caused the deaths of 10,823 people and 242,000 injuries. Large trucks are typically classified as weighing more than 10,000 pounds and are primarily used for commercial purposes. They are commonly referred to as semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, or tractor trailers.
When such a massive amount of weight is moving at highway and interstate speeds, any accident will be a catastrophic one. These larger, heavier trucks aren't agile and take 40% longer to stop than the average automobile. Accidents involving 18-wheelers are approximately 25% more likely to result in fatalities than accidents involving other types of passenger vehicles.
Despite these facts, insurance carriers for truck drivers will attempt to shift the blame away from their driver and to the other driver or circumstances out of their drivers control. The difference in weight is massive – a tractor-trailer may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, whereas most cars weigh less than 4,000 pounds – truck drivers are far more likely to survive an accident with a car, and far more likely to survive it with less injuries. Car drivers, if they survive, usually suffer from terrible injuries and medical issues.
Common Causes of a Truck Crash – Semi-Truck Accident Attorney Spanish Lake
Truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons, most of which can be traced back to driver error. Some of the most common ones are:
- Cell phone use
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Changing Lanes when it's not safe
- Failure to obey the rules of the road
- Inattention
- Wet or icy road conditions
- Making an improper turn
- Operating the truck in a careless or imprudent manner
- Overcorrecting
- Passing with insufficient room
- Alcohol use
- Drug use
What are the Federal Regulations for Truck Drivers? – Truck Wreck Attorney Spanish Lake
The United States Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established in 2001. Their primary goal is to make vehicles more safe. The FMCSA enforces safety regulations, monitors safety systems, targets high risk drivers and carriers, as well as works to spread safety awareness.
This Federal Agency enforces a large number of rules and regulations with respect to truck driver regulation, vehicle regulations, company regulations, Hazmat regulations, and regulatory guidance.
The Aftermath of a Semi Truck Accident – Truck Crash Lawyer Spanish Lake
Truck Drivers and their companies are protected and insured by powerful insurance corporations. These firms hire investigators who aggressively search out reasons to keep the company from paying the entirety of what they are owed. Their mission is to disprove your version of the events. Their method is to rush to the scene of the tractor trailer accident and collect "evidence" proving that the collision was your fault or the fault of a third party. In order to protect your rights after an accident, you need an experienced Spanish Lake, MO truck accident lawyer who is familiar with these tactics and can successfully counteract them.
Immediately following your truck accident, the insurance corporation will attempt to use your confusion against you; Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Do not speak to the trucking company or anyone associated with them
- Do not sign anything
- Take as many pictures as you can of the crash (skid marks, off road tire tracks, yaw and scuff marks, etc.)
- Get the names and contact information of any potential witnesses
As soon as possible after a truck crash, you should contact a truck accident attorney in Spanish Lake to ensure that critical evidence is preserved. Some of the evidence that will be preserved will include:
- Data from the "black box." Many semis are equipped with systems that record such important evidence as the speed at which the truck was traveling at the time of the accident, braking information and engine speed.
- Log books. Truck drivers are required to keep log books detailing the number of miles they drive and the hours they spend off duty.
- Radio recordings. Recordings of communications between a truck driver and his or her dispatcher may contain important information about the events leading up to an accident.
This evidence will help investigators determine whether any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations were broken and protect your truck accident case.
Spanish Lake Injury and Truck Accident Lawyers
The Dixon Injury Firm is dedicated to providing Spanish Lake residents with results. Here are a few recent cases and testimonials from clients. Chris' firm has helped recover more than $34,000,000 for clients and their families. Regarding truck crashes, Dixon's injury attorneys in Spanish Lake have handled cases involving the following:
Truck accidents can cause damage to your entire family. Our Spanish Lake Truck Crash Attorneys fight for the restitution and recovery of Spanish Lake families because we are dedicated to helping our clients get back to the lives and careers they had before the accident. It's our job to help Spanish Lake clients and their families get through these difficult situations.
Experienced Spanish Lake Truck Accident Lawyers
Trucking Corporations and their clients are forcing drivers to operate outside of federal regulations. Your truck crash may have been caused by a violation of a FMCSA regulation. Truck Accident victims need to immediately consult with a truck accident attorney who can uncover if a violation took place. Big Trucking Companies should be held responsible for the actions.
If you have been injured, or a loved one has been killed as the result of truck or tractor trailer crash, our experienced Spanish Lake injury lawyers are standing by to help. Our lawyers have been recognized as Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and are Life-Time Members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
For a FREE consultation, call (855) 402-7247 or (314) 409-7060, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is NO FEE unless we win.
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While the pros who've been manning the bar for many years certainly know their stuff, it's the up-and-comers that we've got our eyes on these days. So who better to ask for Fourth of July drink ideas than some of the bartenders from Zagat's 30 Under 30, a list celebrating the NYC food and drink scene's next big things? Read on for these young'uns' suggestions.
Jack McGarry, 24, Co-owner and Head Bartender at The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog
Red Cup
To a shaker, add:
1.5 oz. Chateau du Breuil VSOP Calvados
¾ oz. Graham's LBV Port Wine
¾ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. lemon sherbet
¾ oz. cucumber extract
1 tsp. of red currant jelly
Add ice and shake vigorously. Then add 1.5 oz. cucumber soda. Strain in an ice-filled wine glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Brandon Duff, 24, Head Bartender at Atera
Red & White Stripes
1.5 oz. white whiskey
½ oz. sweet vermouth
¾ oz. pickled white strawberry juice with clove, coriander and peppercorn
¼ oz. lemon
1 oz. strawberry juice
Float strawberry tincture
Add white whiskey, sweet vermouth, and white strawberry pickle juice into double rocks glass, add ice rock and stir. Dry shake lemon and strawberry juice in separate tin and float on top of drink built in double rocks glass. Garnish with strawberry and daisy petals.
Bridget C. Firtle, 28, Founder and Distiller at The Noble Experiment NYC
'76 Mai Tai
2 oz. Owney's Rum
½ oz. orgeat syrup
½ oz. Blue Curacao
½ oz. lime juice
Combine all ingredients in Shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with cherry.
Chad Walsh, 28, Beverage Manager, The Dutch
Mint Julep
2 oz. Heaven Hill 80 Proof Bourbon
½ oz. simple syrup
10 mint leaves
Muddle mint in bottom of Julep Cup. Add simple, 1 oz. of Bourbon and crushed ice (about halfway full). Swizzle well, and then add remaining Bourbon. Fill to top with crushed ice, and pack like a Snow-Cone. Garnish with a large mint sprig.


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Texas A&M started on a high note but hit the high C just a tad early against the top-ranked Alabama. Alabama calmed down and took firm control on the road of one of the most anticipated games of the season, but had to hang on for a 49-42 victory. They certainly had to breathe a sigh of relief after this one.
Alabama showed the poise of a champion, which should be expected when Nick Saban is the head coach and AJ McCarron is the quarterback. Down 14-0 after two offensive drives by Texas A&M, McCarron and Alabama went to work to claw back in to the game and they did so masterfully. Alabama scored four touchdowns before halftime and they did so only entering the red zone once. McCarron connected on big touchdown plays with Kevin Norwood (22 yards), DeAndrew White (44 yards) and Kenny Bell (51 yards) and T.J. Yeldon punched one in from the goal line on the only red zone opportunity for Alabama in the first half. Alabama had taken full control of the game, with the defense doing their part to not allow Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel from going off. Manziel had his moments that baffle the eyes, but he also had his negative moments. Manziel threw one interception in the end zone and had another returned by Vinnie Sunseri for a touchdown early in the third quarter (GIF via SB Nation). Sunseri's pick-six gave Alabama a 35-14 lead.
Texas A&M did put up a fight in the fourth quarter to make things somewhat interesting. The defense forced a fumble by Yeldon in a goal line stand and boy did the Aggies capitalize. Manziel dropped back and unloaded a deep pass down the left side of the field to Mike Evans, who separated from his defender and dashed down field for a 95-yard touchdown to bring the Aggies within one score, down 42-35.
Showing the composure of a proven winner, Alabama stormed right back down field on their ensuing possession. Alabama marched right down to the five yard line. After a timeout, Alabama went to a play-action pass and McCarron completed a pass to Jalston Fowler for the score. It was just the second catch of the year for Fowler and it put Alabama up two scores with just under two and a half minutes to play. Texas A&M did manage one more late touchdown to make it a seven-point game, but Alabama recovered the ensuing onside kick to cement the hard-fought victory.
Now the question becomes who out there can beat Alabama? The Tide have shown some cracks in their first two games but are now 2-0 and remain the team to beat. Do we now look ahead to November 9 when LSU visits Alabama, or is there another team on Alabama's schedule capable of pulling the upset? If it was not Texas A&M, who could it be?


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The International Passive House Days is an initiative to open as much as possible existing Passive House buildings on a certain day to the public. The residents invite interested persons to visit their homes and tell them about their experiences about living in a Passive House. At the 5th International Passive House Days on 7th-9th November 2008 about 6.000 persons could visit 158 "opened" Passive House buildings in Austria.
Within the PASS-NET project the experiences about organising International Passive House Days will be spread to all partner countries.
To overcome information deficits, preconceptions as well as false myths and legends about Passive House buildings the most convincing way is to organise excursions to Passive House buildings and to talk to persons living there. Regarding Passive House buildings the slogan "A picture says more than 1.000 words" can by modified into the slogan "An on-site excursion says more than 1.000 pictures and studies".
Overview about the International Passive House Days activities 2008 within passnet project
Overview about the International Passive House Days activities 2009 within passnet project


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NEW YORK - Curtis Granderson and Yankees fans gave Ichiro Suzuki a grand welcome to the Bronx.
Raul Ibanez and Russell Martin hit two-run homers, Granderson capped the scoring with an eighth-inning grand slam and New York powered past the Boston Red Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
In Suzuki's first game wearing Yankees pinstripes, Phil Hughes (10-8) gave up three solo homers but little else in seven innings to help the Yankees beat Boston for the sixth time in seven games this year - New York's best start to a season against the Red Sox since opening 6-0 in 1994.
� Athletics 14, Orioles 9
BALTIMORE - Jemile Weeks hit an RBI single to give Oakland the lead during a six-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Jim Johnson, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles in a back-and-forth duel that featured 31 hits and lasted four hours.
The Athletics led 5-0 in the second inning and 8-6 in the eighth, yet fell behind on each occasion before rallying back.
After Baltimore scored three runs in the eighth to go up 9-8, Oakland pounded Johnson (1-1) for six runs on six hits and a walk in the ninth. The Orioles fell to 41-1 when leading after eight innings.
� Blue Jays 8, Tigers 3
TORONTO - Carlos Villanueva won his fourth straight start, Travis Snider hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers.
Jeff Mathis drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double and Omar Vizquel had two hits as Toronto won for the fifth time in seven games.
� Twins 11, Indians 0
MINNEAPOLIS - Scott Diamond tossed a three-hitter, Justin Morneau and Josh Willingham hit three-run homers, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians.
Joe Mauer had three hits to raise his batting average to .332 and help the Twins bounce back after getting swept by the Chicago White Sox.


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Domestic Heating is a very important and difficult job. But for us, we can make everything simple. We have skilled gas engineers who can do things right for you.
Heating Systems 24 is a heating and plumbing servicing company specializing in central heating and also doing repairs and installation of your heating devices. We truly have the exceptional expertise to do these jobs that are not meant to be done by any ordinary individual.
As a leading servicing company in London, Heating Systems 24, understand that doing gas repairs and installation can be very complicated and stressful for you. That is why we are offering a complete heating and plumbing services for your convenience and safety. Our professional team will surely take care of your every household obligation from installation to all sorts of servicing and maintenance.
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People behind the Great Team
It is undeniable that Heating Systems 24 would not be able to achieve this high status in the industry without the help of the geniuses in our team.
Our engineers at Heating Systems 24 are all committed professionals. Each of them specializes in their own field whether it is central heating installation, underfloor heating installation / repair or power flushing. They are highly qualified and very competent.
Our customer service personnel are also exemplary in their job. They are very friendly and accommodating to every call and queries they receive. They are very enthusiastic to entertain all the clients as well as very patient and modest to customers' repeated queries.
As a growing servicing company, we have various networks of partners that help us concretize the quality service that we promise to every client. We have connections with known manufacturers and suppliers to help us with the equipments to use in our operations. We do a lot of repairs and installations. That is why, we only subscribe to quality tools and equipments in order to deliver our services well to our clients.
Our Satisfied Customers
All of our customers are happy with our work. Either they hire us again to do another job or they recommend us to their colleagues and other family members.
It is indeed flattering to know how these customers react to our performance. This is just a manifestation that we, at Heating Systems 24, always deliver a quality service to everybody.
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Microscope – The Rise and Fall of the Monster King
In Microscope, Ben Robbins' dice-less world building game from Lame Mage Productions, players take the reins of history in order to tell universe- and time-spanning stories, from the grandiose to the intensely minute and personal.
Come along on a journey to a mysterious realm of steampunk robots, underground fighting rings, and the life of a true champion.
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Monster Hearts – Camp Rosewater Episode 1
Camp Rosewater is a place of deep history and connection to the world. Nearby Lake Rosewater is sprawling and gorgeous. The military fort ruins date back to the early days of America. The Indian burial ground and car graveyards are particularly scenic.
It's the second day of summer camp and this year's campers are still getting used to the place.
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Essential Social Media Practices for Engineers
For an Engineer, a professional social media profile is equivalent to an online business card. It can be leveraged to find a new job and network with potential clients and employers to build your digital "rolodex". To help with your digital efforts, we've got your guide on the best networking sites for Engineers and tips on how to leverage them to create a strong profile.
The most common professional social media platform. It's a tool to facilitate connections with colleagues, business associates, clients and industry thought leaders. As an Engineer, you have access to forums that connect you to industry professionals — allowing you to gain direct contact with hiring managers and generate new leads.
Some tips to strengthen your LinkedIn Profile:
- A Professional Headshot. A first impression is a lasting impression. Consider investing in a professional headshot to make a strong impact.
- Keyword Rich Summary. Including keywords in your summary ensures you come up in searches —leading recruiters to you! Be sure to use plenty of industry specific keywords, keep it short and focus on how you provide value to people.
- LinkedIn Groups. Be selective and join groups specific to your industry and role. Contribute to conversations and start your own dialogue. And of course, invite members to join your personal network.
Because this platform provides quick, short updates in real-time, it's a great place for Engineers to pick up the latest industry headlines and news, follow engineering professionals and influencers — while keeping up to date with technical product design trends or industry updates. Not to mention, some of the most influential Engineers in the world, including Tesla founder Elon Musk, use Twitter to complement their recruitment strategies.[i]
To capitalize on professional success from Twitter:
- Follow Influencers and Thought Leaders. Find influencers or professionals in your specific industry and follow their posts.
- Retweet content about industry news, trends and events and link the original user so they know you're sharing their material.
- Use Trending Industry Hashtags. Research popular hashtags relevant to your technical field and incorporate them into your posts to allow your content to be found by your target audience.
Quora and other Online Communities
Quora is an online forum that allows users to post and answer questions in line with their industry. Online forums and communities can be effective for you to not only connect, but to also engage with other Engineering professionals' research and findings. It's essentially a digital space for professional discussion and commentary.
To make the most out of Quora and other online communities:
- Become a Thought Leader. Contribute with useful information, and while doing so, provide documentation to support your views. Being factual will add to your credibility.
- Create your Newsfeed. Select topics, people and questions to follow that are specific to your interests and field within engineering.
- Contribute to discussions that are in your area of expertise or interests. Ask intelligent questions and use the answers to start a meaningful conversation.
Your online media profiles can position you as a Subject Matter Expert. A strong and professional online identity can lead to more media attention, better partnerships and higher quality clients. For more tips and tricks on how you as an Engineer can maximize your professional social media profiles, contact your local Adecco branch and speak to one of our experts today!
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This is Anne from Asheville Guinea Pig Rescue. I am posting one of our listings here in Guinea Lynx because we are going to require an experienced guinea pig home for this trio of girls, so we are hoping to get a good referral from here:
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These three are my fosters. They have some of the best personalities. I do adore them. Their forever family is going to have so much fun with their dynamic. Patty is the Abby and has the most mischievous eyes. She loves to watch everything and remind you of being late for pellets, hay and/or veggies.
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Could it really be a figment
that haunts me every night?
devoid of hue and pigment
laughing at my fright
always out of reach,
but never out of sight
I've never heard it screech,
just laughing out of spite
When I am gifted with colors bright,
I'm overjoyed, 'til I recall
I live in a hell every night
when from the corners, demons crawl
their silken skin an irradiant white,
sometimes red, or neon blue
I can never sleep when I incite,
there is no telling what they'll do
I once went to get some water,
one chilling summer's night
amidst the snores of sleeping daughter,
a shadow in my sight
I felt it wrap around me,
restrained me with its might
but then it set me free,
laughing at my fright
I wonder what they'll do tonight
to take me to tomorrow's dawn?
all the prayers that I recite
just make the demons stretch and yawn
maybe just once, I'll be alright
remove the soot from around my eyes
but with the flash of colors bright,
my plans of rest I need revise
Another night of restless grinding,
just my gums with which I bite
at last it's day, with rays so blinding,
warmed by the Sun with my delight
with the day, I'm relaxed and free,
enticed by the gleam of electric light
I hear the song of a wailing banshee,
finally ending is my plight.


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Best Golf Mats
There are lots of people who can not seem to get enough golf, that play any opportunity they get and also anywhere they can. There are additionally those who would certainly enjoy to play golf, but still need technique to ideal their swing, and favor to do this in the personal privacy of their own yard or neighborhood park, not a golf links where they might feel daunted by various other golfers.
For such individuals, and others who just like to play the sporting activity yet does not have much time to visit a golf links, an excellent choice is to utilize best golf mats. These floor coverings are made to appear like a tee box utilized at golf links. Golf driving mats are made with synthetic grass as well as rubber as well as generally these golf driving mats featured rubber tees so as to safeguard the golf mat from damages caused by routine golf tees. All golf driving mats are made challenging, so the golf player can strike without worrying way too much about harming his/her golf method mat.
These best golf mats are flexible in that they can be made use of anywhere, inside or outside and taken with the individual to different areas. These floor coverings do not require tools to set up and also are light enough to be carried about by the golf enthusiast, making them very practical to make use of. A lot of can just be turned out like a carpet. Some prominent places to use these driving floor coverings go to parks and also in a person's own backyard. Some indoor practice ranges even need them because of minimal room or availability.
When making use of these golf method floor coverings, it is usually a great idea to use a golf net with them so that the individual has an excellent target location to strive. The golf internet additionally conserves the person exercising their golf swing from needing to look all over for spheres, or having the golf ball go too much from where the individual would certainly such as the round to be.
Golf driving floor coverings can be found in a selection of designs. There are mats that are utilized to provide the golf enthusiast technique on the environment-friendly with a smooth appearance and also there are likewise best golf mats that are made to aid the golf enthusiast method his or her swing on the harsh. All best golf mats are made difficult, so the golfer can hit without the worry of harming his or her practice mat. Together with being available in a variety of designs, these mats additionally come in a wide variety of prices, making them offered to any individual curious about having one.
There are numerous advantages of utilizing a golf driving mat, besides being able to take them and use them basically anywhere. These floor coverings will conserve the golfers clubs from being damaged by exercising on other surfaces that are not implied for golfing. These mats additionally benefit securing a golf player's lawn as they practice breaking and driving.
Obviously, these golf driving mats are not like actually going to a golf driving variety, where a golf enthusiast is cost-free to strike the golf ball regarding she or he can. Additionally, these best golf mats offered by www.golfswingmats.com/ may not offer the golf enthusiast with the exact same amount of satisfaction as really playing a game of golf on a course, yet they are a great replacement by being extremely hassle-free to the golf enthusiast that can utilize them anytime and anywhere.
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text: https://www.midarkskypark.org America/Detroit America/Detroit America/Detroit 20191103T020000 -0400 -0500 20201101T020000 EST 20200308T020000 -0500 -0400 EDT email@example.com 20200601T171610Z Join us in celebrating the terrific resources that make up Emmet County's Headlands property at the Grand Opening of our new Waterfront Event Center and Observatory on Thursday, June 22 from 2 to 6 pm. The grand opening will include several terrific guest speakers, tours of the grounds and facilities, dedication of the Roger McCormick Planewave Telescope, and spectacular views! The grounds at Headlands Waterfront Event Center and Observatory 20170622T140000 20170622T180000 Waterfront Event Center 0 GRAND OPENING OF THE WATERFRONT EVENT CENTER free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/G0318218-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/G0318218-300x225.jpg;300;225;1,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/G0318218-1024x768.jpg;1024;768;1,full;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/G0318218.jpg;3000;2250; Ash Dome,Dark Sky Park,Emmet County,Headlands,Lake Michigan,Planewave,Roger McCormick,Waterfront Center email@example.com 20200601T171610Z It's a weekend full of fireworks across the land, and up in the sky the giant planets are also putting on a show: The Roman gods Saturn and Jupiter were known to the Ancient Greeks as Cronus and Zeus, a father and son with a dynamic fate that lends itself to celebrating a summer weekend of nature's very own fireworks. Tonight, visitors to Headlands can peek through one of our portable telescopes in the event center viewing area, and take a tour of our Observatory Tower. The Saturn giant and his Olympian son Jupiter come together in conjunction only every 20 years (the next will be in December, 2020), creating a triangle form that precesses through the sky throughout history. Tonight we'll prepare for the coming conjunction by learning about the connections between Saturn and Jupiter in mythology, their influence on the world of astronomy, and more! Program will be held both indoors and out. Please note that many Emmet County communities host fireworks displays on this holiday weekend, none of which are visible from Headlands. Also, fireworks are not allowed at Headlands, due to the sensitive habitat. Our main parking lot is open and accessible to the public (please park with your headlights facing away from the shore), and with 68 parking spaces, it can fill quickly. Once the main lot is full, guests park at the Headlands entrance and walk the one-mile paved route to the viewing area. Please be prepared with red filter flashlights and things you can easily carry. For more information, please call 231-348-1713. 20170701T210000 20170701T230000 Waterfront Event Center 0 Nature's Fireworks with the Sky Giants Saturn and Jupiter free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kronos-and-Rhea-with-Zeus-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kronos-and-Rhea-with-Zeus-282x300.jpg;282;300;1,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Kronos-and-Rhea-with-Zeus.jpg;450;479; fireworks,Headlands,July stargazing,Jupiter,Saturn firstname.lastname@example.com 20200601T171610Z The waxing crescent Moon sets a romantic stage for this beautiful Summer shower of falling stars; come early for the program, then stay late for making wishes! The Moon will set at midnight, leaving in its wake the greater part of the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower activity, which usually peaks around 2 a.m. Don't be fooled, the Delta Aquarid Meteors can be sparse, but they leave a persistent train and they move slowly, because of their sideways angle of approach through Earth's atmosphere. Parking for event is available near the Waterfront Event Center, and program will be held outdoors on the event center stage, and in the dome, with views through our telescopes (please note that meteor showers are best seen by looking at a wide open sky with the naked eye, not through a telescope). With the advent of meteor shower science in the 1800s, scientists have learned that meteor showers are connected to comets that whiz through our planetary system, leaving a trail of stuff in their wake as they burn up in their fall toward the Sun. Earth rhythmically passes through this stuff on its own orbit about the Sun, and this "stuff", sometimes particles no larger than a grain of sand, burns up as it whizzes through Earth atmosphere, looking like bright stars falling through the sky. According to the folks at www.earthsky.org, the parent body of the Delta Aquarid meteor shower is not known with certainty. It was once thought to have originated from the breakup of what are now the Marsden and Kracht sungrazing comets. More recently, the Comet 96P Machholz has loomed as the primary candidate for being the Delta Aquarids' parent body. Donald Machholz discovered this comet in 1986. It's a short-period comet whose orbit carries it around the Sun once in a little over five years. At aphelion – its greatest distance from the Sun – this comet goes out beyond the orbit of Jupiter. At perihelion – its closest point to the Sun – Comet 96P Machholz swings well inside Mercury's orbit. Comet 96P/Machholz last came to perihelion on July 14, 2012 and will next come to perihelion on October 27, 2017. 20170728T210000 20170728T230000 Waterfront Event Center 0 Making Wishes on the Lucky Stars of the Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Delta-Aquariid-radiant-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Delta-Aquariid-radiant-300x232.jpg;300;232;1,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Delta-Aquariid-radiant.jpg;500;386; Delta Aquarid,Headlands,meteor shower firstname.lastname@example.com 20200601T171610Z Each year, Emmet County's International Dark Sky Park at the Headlands partners up with its local communities in a friendly area-wide competition to see who can get darkest in the 10 to 11 pm hour the night of the Perseid Meteor Shower, Friday, August 11 in 2017. The Mackinac Bridge Authority turns off its cable lights; St. Ignace disappears into the mists like Brigadoon; Mackinaw City turns the lights down low; and visitors, residents, and business owners around the Little Traverse Bay communities of Petoskey and Harbor Springs get a chance to show off their stars by putting the lights out. Please note that participation is voluntary, so help us get the word out! During the challenge, we host an event at Headlands that includes the myth and science of the heroic Perseid Meteor Shower, and we work hard to dispel the sensation being stirred up by an unbridled internet mania that has recently given rise to stories like this being the brightest meteor shower in the history of forever. This is simply not true. In 2017, the Perseid Meteor Shower is diminished by near-full moonlight (Moon will be Full on August 7, 2017, which means that the nights of August 11, 12, and 13, the Moon is at waning gibbous phase. It will rise up just after 11 pm, and stay up all night, when the meteor shower is at its peak). Still, the nights can be beautiful, and the Moon has its own loveliness, even when it's swallowing up the starshine! No reservations are necessary for this event, but you are encouraged to arrive early to secure a parking space near the Waterfront Event Center (at least an hour before program time). Once the parking lot is full, guests park near the entrance to Headlands and walk one mile to the shoreline and event center viewing areas. You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages, and please bring something to sit on and dress for temperatures 10 degrees cooler than inland. Though meteor showers are best witnessed with the naked eye, we will open the Observatory for public viewing during a portion of this evening, on a first-come, first-served basis (entry numbers will be distributed, for those interested, to save you from having to stand inside in line, and we ask you to bear with us while we sort out a system that can accommodate the wonderful demand!). Program happens rain or shine, though inclement weather diminishes views of the falling stars! For more information, please call 231-348-1713 or email firstname.lastname@example.com 20170811T210000 20170811T230000 Waterfront Event Center 0 Perseid Meteor Shower and Lights Out Challenge free Dark Sky Park,Headlands,Perseid Meteor Shower firstname.lastname@example.com 20200601T171610Z Our Coast Guard friend Joe Komjathy's shot of the Moon through our Takahashi Telescope, just a few short weeks before it overtakes the Sun at eclipse on Monday, August 21st. If you aren't able to get into the path of totality for the biggest celestial event of the year, you can view partiality through the solar telescope at Headlands but PLEASE NOTE: Only 78% of the Sun will appear to be eclipsed from our location. We will have our Observatory open with the Lunt Solar Telescope streaming live eclipse action onto the large screens in our Event Center program space, and solar filter telescopes set up outside for safe viewing. In addition, we will have a limited number of eclipse glasses for sale. We expect to be busy, so plan your visit with the following in mind: The entire process from first contact of Moon with Sun until its end is about two hours and 40 minutes. The Moon will begin to eclipse the Sun at 12:59 pm, edt. Maximum eclipse, during which 78% of Sun appears blocked by Moon, will happen at 2:23 pm. The eclipse will end at 3:39 pm. The best plan is to consider the event like an open house, and to decide which thing you most want to see, first contact, maximum eclipse, or the "dying moments". Then, you can come for that experience, and stay for all or part of the rest. At Headlands we will also have live video stream from the path of totality, and eclipse-related crafts. Our Program Director, Mary Stewart Adams, will do occasional Facebook live video from Oregon where she will be at the leading edge of the path of totality. We expect to be busy, so arrive early for parking near the Waterfront Event Center, or be prepared to take a beautiful walk through the woods from the parking at the entrance. Remember, this eclipse will occur during broad daylight, so a woods walk is a pleasant way to journey! Bring snacks and beverages. If you would like more information about this, or any of our events, please call 231-348-1713, or email firstname.lastname@example.com 20170821T123000 20170821T154500 Waterfront Event Center 0 The Great American Solar Eclipse free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_9251-225x300.jpg;225;300,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_9251-225x300.jpg;225;300,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_9251-225x300.jpg;225;300,full;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_9251-225x300.jpg;225;300 Dark Sky Park,Emmet County,Headlands,Lake Michigan,Lunt,solar eclipse firstname.lastname@example.com 20200601T171610Z On its path through our planetary system, Comet Temple-Tuttle leaves its trail of stars in the region of the Lion One of history's most prolific meteor showers, the Leonids, comes to its peak this weekend, November 17-18, 2017, and Headlands will offer an evening program indoors and a night hike outdoors to set the stage. The Leonid Meteor Shower Program will happen on Friday, November 17, from 8 to 10 pm at the Waterfront Event Center and Observatory. The program is free, and participants can park in the main lot near the event center. The Leonid Meteor Shower is caused by the trail of stuff left in the wake of the Comet Tempel-Tuttle as it speeds through our planetary system. Known as a periodic comet, Tempel-Tuttle was discovered in 1865, the same year that the American Civil War ended, and that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. In 1833 the Leonids produced such a storm of meteors that people across North America thought it was a portent of the end of times. Instead, it marked the beginning of "meteor shower science", which led astronomers to understand that meteor showers, though named for the constellation in front of which their radiant appears, are actually caused by comets. "Comet Temple-Tuttle has an orbital periodicity of 33 years, and won't be seen again in our planetary system until 2031, but its meteor shower happens every year, and coincides with the time of year when many cultures celebrate a tradition of carrying lanterns out into the night, to stave of the early darkness of the season and the coming cold temperatures. I love to think of it as the Lion shaking out his starry mane. The Lion is often associated with courage and compassion and leadership," said Headlands program Director Mary Stewart Adams. The Leonids will not be diminished by moonlight this year, since New Phase coincides nearly with the peak of the shower, which is after midnight. "Our program is really about preparing for the shower with observing the Leonid sky, hearing the stories of this shower, learning the the science," said Adams. 20171117T200000 20171117T220000 Waterfront Event Center 0 Leonid Meteor Shower free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/leo-constellation-art-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/leo-constellation-art-300x241.jpg;300;241;1,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/leo-constellation-art.jpg;570;458; Emmet County,Headlands,Leonid,meteor showers,Temple-Tuttle firstname.lastname@example.com 20200601T171610Z Program Director Mary Stewart Adams captured the play of snow settling in the quiet woods at Solstice time At Winter Solstice, the Sun achieves its position furthest south of the celestial equator, and here in the north, we enter the dark stillness of the snowy season. For this afternoon's event, we will gather inside to engage the quiet dark and stillness with candlelight and rhythm, by handrolling beeswax candles, then drumming to the sacred rhythm of the season with Northern Michigan Drum Village. Sunset on this, the year's shortest day, will happen at 4:57 pm, so there will be plenty of time for touring the solstice evening sky outdoors as well. $5 at the door (for supplies); we will have drums on hand, and you are encouraged to bring your own, if you have one! This event is sponsored by DTE Foundation. 20171221T160000 0 Winter Solstice at the Waterfront Event Center free thumbnail;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0683-150x150.jpg;150;150;1,medium;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0683-300x225.jpg;300;225;1,large;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0683-1024x768.jpg;1024;768;1,full;https://www.midarkskypark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_0683.jpg;1818;1363; Headlands,Solstice,Winter Solstice $5 1


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