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I don't recall exactly when my husband Ian first mentioned the 2017 solar eclipse to me, but it was at least 2 years ago. I had been in Peoria in 1994 and had seen the annular solar eclipse, which was pretty cool. Weather permitting, a total eclipse would be much more impressive, so I said was down for a road trip to be in a good viewing spot for that. In the following 700+ days, we revisited the topic occasionally, then with increasing frequency as E-day drew nearer. Vague ideas gradually gelled into firmer intentions, and we eventually had a plan for a fun road trip and great geekery with some good friends.
In early July our plans to travel downstate for the event came up in casual conversation more and more often. I sometimes forget that not everyone is married to someone with an astronomy degree and had not been hearing about the eclipse for years, so I was a little surprised by how many people were unaware there was an eclipse in our near future. By late July/early August, though, people had started to catch on. With each day, I saw more news items and Facebook posts that mentioned the eclipse. I admit I may have rolled my eyes a little at people who were just starting to get hip it. After all, I was an eclipster–I had been into this long before most people.
With just days to go, I began to hear stories of people scrambling to obtain and/or pay exorbitant prices for proper eye-wear and started to think that maybe we should have gotten more than 6 pairs of glasses and made some sweet bank by price gouging. Meanwhile, Ian did the final test runs with our new camera and solar filter. I procured road-trip snacks and chose a knitting project to work on for at least part of our time in the car. Texts began to fly about what we were going to do about watching Game of Thrones on Sunday. That question had not occurred to me as I haven't watched the show or read the books, but appropriate plans were arranged.
On Sunday evening, Ian and I (along with fellow eclipsters Rachel and Matthew) drove from Chicago to Peoria, the home of the remainder of our crew (Michelle and Friday). That evening's Game of Thrones episode was waiting on their DVR. As it aired, I occupied myself with other things but did have my attention drawn to the show by flaming undead bears and an epic javelin throw. I also recall a fair bit of shouting at the television. I know close to nothing about Jon Snow, but apparently he doesn't plan very well.
We set off bright (well, actually somewhat dim) and early Monday morning. Our intended destination was Goreville, IL, but we knew that traffic would be heavy and unpredictable and were content to stop anywhere within the path of totality. For much of the way, we avoided the interstate in favor of state roads, where traffic was certainly heavier than usual but not too bad. We passed the time with activities like a Bohemian Rhapsody sing-along and Six-Degrees of Kevin Bacon, Serial Killer Edition*.
During a pit stop in Vandalia, we perused the souvenirs available at a gas station. In addition to the variety of mainly gun/hunting-themed signs, stickers, and mugs, they offered US-state shaped magnets for every state (well, there were slots for all of them, but several non-IL magnets were sold out, which brings many questions to my mind). Little known fact–Canada is actually a US state (at least according to this display); we had great fun pointing this out to Matthew, who originally hails from the Great White North. We also discovered coffee nut M&Ms (thumbs up) and got some breath-freshening, on-theme Eclipse gum before getting back on the road.
We got on I-57 a bit south of Vandalia, and traffic flowed pretty smoothly for a little while but then slowed dramatically, and before long, it became clear that we were unlikely to make it to Goreville in time. Rather than risk being trapped on the interstate between exits, we got off I-57 in Benton. At that point, we were already within the path of totality but went a little further south, eventually stopping at a park in Johnston City roughly an hour before totality. Ian got the camera set up with time to spare before the eclipse began.
There were a few other small groups of people in the park, and a few more arrived shortly after we did. We laughed and took pictures of each other wearing funny-looking glasses and looked skyward through protective filters as the moon started to gradually edge its way in front of the sun. We hydrated, snacked, and took refuge from the heat in the shade of trees. Someone in the park played the obligatory Bonnie Tyler song. Rachel made PAC-MAN noises. We made pinhole "cameras" with our thumbs and forefingers and looked at the resulting tiny crescents cast upon the ground. We texted with friends and family members both inside and outside the path of totality. The light around us started to dim, resembling that of an overcast day, but with mostly clear skies. An exciting eeriness descended on us, and I began to understand why, before anyone figured out what was really happening astronomically speaking, our ancient ancestors were more than a little freaked out by total eclipses.
Then came totality. I can show you pictures of the sun's corona and the sky otherwise looking like sunset in every direction. I can try to describe the experience with metaphor and say that there was electricity in the air as everyone in the park marveled and gasped, alternating between excited chattering and speechlessness, as we all drank in those two-ish odd minutes. But I know I really can't do it justice. I've had a few experiences in my life that have made me understand what the word breathtaking truly means–this was one of them.
With totality behind us, we hung out in the park for a while longer, still buzzing about what we had just witnessed and watching as the moon slid out of the sun's way. When it was all over, we packed up and headed for the nearby Dairy Queen where we enjoyed frozen treats and got our first looks at some of the pictures after they'd been transferred to an iPad. We started to kick around ideas for the 2024 eclipse, which included some talk of a ukulele band (Total Ukeclipse?), as well as customized t-shirts and/or hoodies.
Around 3:30 pm, we started toward home, Michelle and Friday heading back to Peoria, and the rest of us toward Chicago. Traffic was slow, even on state highways. Google Maps projected a travel time of just under six hours, which we took with a grain of salt. Additional grains of salt were added as traffic continued to crawl. After we'd been on the road for two, three, and then four hours, Google Maps continued to predict that we'd arrive home in around five hours. We remained cheerful, reminding ourselves of what an incredible experience we'd just had. Plus, we got to see some cool lightning and a rainbow on the way home.
I recall it was still somewhat light out when Matthew, who planned to work on Tuesday, started to joke that we might need to drop him off at work on the way home, as he might not have time to actually go home first. There was the small problem that he was wearing shorts and needed pants to go to work, but several potential solutions were offered: 1) we could stop at a 24-hour pants emporium; 2) I could knit him some pants, which, with the yarn selection I had on hand, would be technicolor dream pants; 3) he could barter for pants at a rest stop.
Around 9:30, Michelle texted to say she and Friday had finally made it home. At the time, we were at a rest stop north of Effingham (as was roughly 2/3 of the state's population by the looks of it), still more than 250 miles from home. Rachel urged Matthew to consider not going in to work on Tuesday if we got home after midnight.
It was my turn to drive, and for about two hours, we made slow but decent progress. For some stretches, I actually drove at or near the speed limit. Then, around Rantoul, traffic came to a dead stop. We were stuck with nowhere to turn around and no exit for seven miles. Every few minutes, we inched forward a little. Signs told us the left lane was closed 4.5 miles ahead. Reports indicated that this lane closure was supposed to have been suspended in the days surrounding the eclipse, but apparently that had not happened, and there had been no signage in advance to divert traffic to an alternate route on a state highway. However, short time later, when blinding sheets of rain began to roll through the area, I was actually grateful not to be driving more than a few miles per hour.
About two hours later, we finally reached the next exit, stopped to switch drivers, and continued on Highway 45. Some time around 3:30 am, I remarked that Rachel's previous comment about possibly getting home after midnight seemed like a quaint, distant memory. We finally made it to our house just after 4:30 am, approximately 13 hours after we'd departed. Rachel and Matthew left for their apartment, Matthew having long ago abandoned plans to go to work (with or without pants). As Ian and I collapsed into bed, we mumbled about plans to sic undead flaming bears on the Illinois Department of Transportation.
All that said, it was totally worth it.
* Eg, John Wayne Gacy: 1) Brian Dennehy portrayed John Wayne Gacy in To Catch a Killer. 2) Brian Dennehy was in First Blood with Sylvester Stallone. 3) Sylvester Stallone was in The Assassins with Julianne Moore. 4) Julianne Moore was in The Hunger Games movies with Donald Sutherland. 5) Donald Sutherland is the father of Kiefer Sutherland. 6) Kiefer Sutherland was in Flatliners with Kevin Bacon.


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Talavera Chandler Arizona by Continental Homes
- By Robert Palm
- February 1, 2016
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Why Live in Talavera Chandler Arizona?
Talavera Chandler Arizona
These 1 and 2 story homes range between 1,250 – 1,799 square feet of living space, with an average of 1,482 square feet. The lots in Talavera Chandler Arizona range between 5,066 – 13,168 square feet 6,553 with an average of square feet. These residences were constructed with 3 bedrooms with 2 car garages. There are properties with RV gates. The homes in Talavera Chandler Arizona are built of wood frame construction and finished painted stucco while the roofs are all tile. The interior walls between properties are block.
Talavera Chandler Arizona was developed by Continental Homes between the years of 1992 – 1993. The major entrance to this community is located 1/4 mile north of Frye Rd on the east side of Alma School Rd and is 1 mile to 202 (San Tan Freeway) and Alma School Rd. The closest shopping is
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Talavera Chandler Arizona features 64 lots, with approximately 15 homes having private swimming pools.
The subdivision tax assessors office book and map numbers: Book: 303 Map: 23 and in the 85224 zip code area.
The subdivision is serviced by the following utilities: the electric power service is provided by Salt River Project. The subdivision does not include gas provided by Southwest Gas. The sewer system in Talavera Chandler Arizona is connected to a public sewer system.
Talavera Chandler Arizona falls within the boundaries of the desirable Chandler Unified School District, filled with highly rated, award winning schools. The last known schools for this area are; the elementary is Conley, the junior high school is Bogle and the high school is Hamilton. For further information, contact the local school district regarding a particular school's boundaries, boundary exemptions and available charter schools.
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Talavera Chandler Arizona has a homeowners association (HOA). Amongst other things, the HOA is responsible for overseeing the management of common areas and the compliance of C C & R's by the residences. The association's name is Castille HOA. For the latest information on the management company contact, HOA charges, transfer fees, C,C and R etc Call us at (480) 359-4669.
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The San Marcos Golf Course is located just east of Talavera Chandler Arizona at Arizona Avenue and Chandler Blvd. This is where it all started for Arizona. This 18-hole, 6,626-yard course opened in 1913 and was seeded with Bermuda grass shortly thereafter, making it the first golf course in Arizona with grass greens. Over the decades, presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities have enjoyed the lush setting and challenging play offered at this traditional course.
Tumbleweed Regional Park and The Tumbleweed Recreation Center (TRC) are located southeast of Talavera Chandler Arizona. TRC is a 62,000 square-foot recreational facility located in Tumbleweed Regional Park. The TRC offers many classes, activities and Event Calendar for all ages. The TRC includes a fitness center, locker rooms, indoor track, gymnasium, 2 racquetball courts, exercise and dance studios, classrooms, lounges, child watch and free Wi-Fi.
The Chandler Tennis Center at Tumbleweed Park features 15 lighted courts and offers youth, teen and adult group tennis lessons, recreational leagues, tournaments, special workshops and drop-in play. The 3,000 square-foot facility offers a relaxing lobby area with Wi Fi, concessions and locker rooms.
Chandler Fashion Center is the southeast Valley's premier shopping destination with an upscale collection of more than 180 stores including Ann Taylor, Coach, Banana Republic, Chico's, H&M, Swarovski, The Apple Store, Sephora, lululemon athletica, The Disney Store, LEGO®, and Michael Kors. Plus, four terrific department stores – Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom and Sears – We have an array of dining including The Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, or Wildflower Bread Company.
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About the Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers convey an impression of determination, strength and activity, moving with freedom and grace.
Alert and kind, Boston Terriers are friendly, loving dogs who are easily recognised by their distinctive black and white coat, giving them a "tuxedo" effect.
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What You Need to Know About Google's New Hummingbird Update
- James Patterson
- October 23, 2013
Google Caffeine, Panda and Penguin all changed the ways that webmasters approached search engine optimization. Google has recently announced the Hummingbird update, another update aimed at making searches better and faster for users.
The difference is that this update has already been active for a month. It may be the reason as to why you've seen a decrease (or increase) in your traffic, but this is dependent upon what type of website you operate.
Without further ado, let's try to answer the big questions you might have about this ground-shaking update.
See what SEOMoz's Rand Fishkin has to say about the update in the video below:
What is the Hummingbird Update?
The Hummingbird update is meant to bring faster and more accurate searches to users. This is done by giving the search engine a better ability to interpret what a user means when they search for something.
This has led Google to create a component that is designed to be able to handle complex inquiries in the form of questions and longer statements. In these types of searches, the meaning of a word can be different depending on how it is used.
Hummingbird is also meant to give users a greater ability to find answers on the search engine itself rather than to be forced to sift through search results to get an answer to a simple inquiry. This is done by integrating Hummingbird's conversational searches into the Knowledge Graph portion of the Google search engine.
How Does Hummingbird Work?
As mentioned before, there are two noticeable changes to how Hummingbird makes Google handle search queries: conversational searches and Knowledge Graph integration.
Conversational Searches
To better understand conversational searches, consider how search engines without Hummingbird work. You can enter a search query and then the search engine looks for those keywords in billions of web documents. This works well for most searches, but it falls short of what a user may expect if they search in certain ways.
For example, imagine if a user searches for "Places to buy car tires near me". A search engine might return the same set of web pages for this query as it would "Places to buy car tires". This can be inadequate if the searcher wants to confine the search results to businesses nearby.
That's where Hummingbird comes in. It works to interpret words like "nearby" and better understand what the user is searching for.
That means that instead of searching for places to buy car tires everywhere in the world, the search query is confined to local businesses near to the user. This offers a higher rate of accuracy over older methods.
Knowledge Graph Integration
Knowledge Graph is a feature of Google that provides users with something that can be considered aggregate data before it provides them with actual search results.
The calculator function, product searches and even things like "x vs. y" searches are all examples where the Knowledge Graph may come into play. It is Google's attempt to give users a faster general answer before letting the user decide if they want to look at webpages.
Hummingbird brings Knowledge Graph searches to a new level. Now users can constraint Knowledge Graph answers with certain criteria just like they can searches.
This change is most evident in Knowledge Graph answers concerning products, services and other eCommerce-related aspects.
It can force users to arrive at the website of your competitors even if you out rank them in organic searches.
Who Does Hummingbird Impact?
In its earliest stages, Hummingbird will affect eCommerce sites more than it will other industries due to how the Knowledge Graph has been integrated into it.
Websites that deal in local business will also be affected, which makes it more necessary for larger businesses to begin including data that Google can interpret for local searches.
As time goes on, it's likely that other industries will also have to deal with the same issues posed by Hummingbird and Knowledge Graph. This will likely lead to less visitors from organic searches and a shift to more searchers finding your website by other means like Knowledge Graph answers.
How Should Your Strategy Change to Deal with Hummingbird's Changes?
You should begin paying very careful attention to what your visitors from Google want and try to decide where they want it from. That means you should begin putting up pages for local search queries and pages that cater to conversational queries.
ECommerce sites should begin working on trying to target searches that are about more than just their products. This will work as a fail-safe in the event that Knowledge Graph doesn't act as favourably to you as it does your competition.
James Patterson is the lead online marketing consultant at Simple iD Web Design. We are a full service Australian online marketing agency that offers clients everything that they need to succeed online, from web design and development to a complete tailor-made online marketing package. Come and check us out on Facebook.
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By NORMA LOVE
Associated Press
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Anyone handy with scissors and a blow-dryer could set up shop in New Hampshire without the state's formal blessing if an effort to eliminate education and licensing requirements for a host of occupations is successful.
Cosmetologists, barbers and a handful of others in state-licensed occupations would no longer need to go to school or get a license to work under the bill facing a vote in the House early next year that makes the licenses voluntary.
Derrick Freeman, a 22-year-old unlicensed hairdresser from Keene, said his customers' satisfaction should determine if he can work, not a state license.
Freeman faces fines and potentially jail time if police enforced the state law against him for snipping hair without a license.
"I've not harmed anyone. I have a growing list of satisfied customers. I don't think I'm doing anything wrong," Freeman said.
But licensees like Nashua cosmetologist Pam New say that their training protects the public which trusts the state to regulate the industry. New says hairdressers use powerful, caustic chemicals like bleach that can cause scars from burns if used incorrectly. Consumers assume cosmetologists are trained and licensed now, she said.
"God forbid if anything happens," she said. "Literally, we could make bombs with these chemicals."
The bill would deregulate occupations including landscape architects, court reporters and massage therapists. The bill also would repeal state regulation of hawkers, peddlers, itinerant vendors and athletic agents.
About 144 different occupations are regulated by New Hampshire by requiring a license, certificate or registration, according to Katrina Evans at the state Department of Employment Security.
Most of the debate over the bill has focused on the largest group it targets: the 23,000 licensed cosmetologists, barbers and estheticians working in 2,000 shops across the state and whether training should be required to work in the field. Cosmetologists are required to take 1,500 hours of classes to get a license in New Hampshire. The typical cost is $12,000 to attend cosmetology school. The state also allows apprenticeships of 3,000 hours over 18 months under a licensed operator. All states currently have similar license requirements.
Rep. Spec Bowers, the prime sponsor, believes the bill will pass the House, which would reverse a trend of adding to occupations the state regulates. Its fate in the Senate is uncertain.
"The licensing structure we have in place is there to protect consumers and we'll be watching this bill as it makes its way through the Legislature," said Colin Manning, spokesman for Democratic Gov. John Lynch.
Supporters argue requiring licenses squelches competition and hinders job growth.
"They talk about the reason for licenses is to protect the public. The main reason is to protect the trade from competition," said Bowers, R-Sunapee.
Bowers said opponents are trying to scare the public into believing only trained and licensed cosmetologists can shampoo and color hair without harming them.
"People are putting these chemicals on their heads themselves," he said. "What's more dangerous – a chemical shampoo on someone's head or bacteria in food. We do not license cooks."
Bowers has the support of the national, not-for-profit Libertarian law firm the Institute for Justice, which has sued states over licensing requirements ranging from requiring hair braiders to go to cosmetology school to Louisiana's insistence that monks from Saint Joseph Abbey in Saint Benedict, La., be licensed funeral directors and learn mortuary science to legally sell handmade wooden caskets.
"The New Hampshire Legislature is on the cutting edge of ridding itself of some of the silliest types of occupational regulations," said Lee McGrath, legislative counsel for the firm.
McGrath argues that competition does more to protect the public than licensing occupations because the public stops going to businesses that provide poor service.
McGrath said New Hampshire is one of the most regulated in the country.
"(Licensing) is an ineffective screen for fraud and incompetence, but it is a very popular screen among license holders and trade associations. License holders love licensing laws because they shrink the number of competitors and allow licensees to charge a premium in their prices that range from 15-25 percent higher," he said.
Brent Farrell, a 44-year-old licensed cosmetologist from Sunapee, sides with McGrath and Bowers on making licenses voluntary. Farrell believes talent with hair isn't something everyone can learn from attending school.
"Some people are not book-smart. There are people who are talented and people who are not," he said.
Farrell does believe hairdressers should be trained in handling chemicals, but that the salon owner or individual operator should assume that responsibility.
Freeman said in the two years he's been in business he has not colored hair. He said he learned to cut it from friends who dropped out of cosmetology school. His customers know he isn't licensed but like the $8 price for a cut, he said. He believes government should stay out of his business – including his wallet – if he isn't hurting anyone. Freeman said he doesn't file a tax return for the same reasons.
"I don't see how a non-customer should have any input into my business," he said.
But Katie Wantuck, executive director of the state Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics, said government is protecting the public's health and safety. License holders are required to learn – among other things – about bacteria, sanitation, skin diseases, lice and chemicals used in coloring and straightening hair, she said. She rejects the notion that licenses hinder competition.
"There's practically a salon on every corner in the cities," she said.
New, who is president of the New Hampshire Cosmetology Association, said the training could save lives. She recently spotted a cancerous mole on the back of a customer's head. New also notes that unhappy customers can complain to the board, an avenue they won't have with unlicensed operators.
Gary Trottier, owner of the New England School of Hair Design in West Lebanon, sees the bill as a Libertarian experiment that would disrupt a system that is working well.
"If people put an ad in the paper after watching a YouTube five-minute movie and say, `OK, I can straighten hair,' someone is going to get hurt. No doubt about it," he said.
Bowers sees it differently.
"If there's a willing provider and a willing customer who knows the provider does not have a piece of paper, what right does the state have to interfere?" he said.


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With its full length of 17 kilometres, this majestic construction is the longest bridge in the whole Europe. And it's definitely worth closer look.
Why to go: Most of the visitors of Lisbon often come to the other bridge in Lisbon, the red Ponte de 25 Abril resembling the Golden Gate in San Francisco, but not to this one.
And it is a shame, since it is a very unique piece of architecture, which from closer distance offers a breathtaking look not only at its amazing length, but very clean and majestic construction design.
The bridge is named after the famous portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, who as the first European discovered the sea route to India in 1497. Ponte Vasco da Gama was built in 1998 and the total lenght of the bridge (including its viaducts) is amazing 17.2 kilometres, which makes it the longest bridge in the Europe.
A boring note: Sometimes, you can find the information that it is "only" 12.3 kilometres long, which probably the lenght without the viaducts – anyway, even considering that number, it stays the longest European bridge.
And an interesting thing is, that it didn't cost portuguese tax payers any money, thanks to being built and owned by a consorcium of private businesses (more details about the concept here).
How to get on top: Officialy, you can't – only cars are allowed. But! There is actually a legal and safe way to do it. If you would like to experience the bridge by yourself, just check the calendar of Lisbon halfmarathons and take part in the race – twice a year, its participants can run across the bridge and get where most of the tourists (and even Lisboners) never set their foot :)
How to get there: Since the Vasco da Gama bridge lies next to the northern end of modern city district Park das Nacoes, you can come closer by taking a walk from the Oriente metro station along the nice promenade near the river Tejo.
The route is popular among city runners and offers a lot of benches and even some piers with a nice view over the river – just don't stop to sit too early, with every step closer the bridge becomes more and more monumental and the nicest view is actually from the places just very close to it. A very nice place for chilling is almost under the bridge, there you can find a wooden path where you can just lay and enjoy your favourite book.
Just under the pillars of the bride, there is a concrete skatepark with portuguese teenagers enjoying their free time, and if you continue the path, the area around changes – all the modern buildings become quite distant and you can see the Lisbon suburbs far along the river.
After a while, you reach vast empty parking space, remainder of the EXPO 98, with a small resting place full of benches, where elderly portuguese people enjoy the afternoon sun and take their dogs for a walk.
An interesting counterweight to the touristy parts of the city, yet be aware that going back from this place to the nearest metro station (Oriente) will take you about 20 minutes – however, I didn't regret going so far at all, taking my way back through the area of new residence houses and enjoying exploring the part of the city with actually very nice housing development around.
As a bonus, you can see a very modern church on the way and take walk around the many colorful fountains and other sculptures in the Parque das Nações.


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Brazilian high fashion comes to downtown Danbury
DANBURY — After spending the last few years inside the Danbury Fair mall, a local women's clothing shop has decided to bring his high-fashion Brazilian offerings to Main Street.
"It's been really busy since we made the move," said Monte Santo, who travels regularly to Brazil to attend fashion shows and meet with designers so that he's up on the latest trends.
The clothes in the shop come from a variety of high end designers including Reccorpus - a popular line of fitness clothing. Some of the shoe designers available include Cocobelle, Schutz and Maria Valentina.
Monte Santo said the hallmarks of the boutique are quality customer service and the ability to alter or design a custom dress on site.
"If a customer has an idea in mind, we can work with them to create that dress," he said. "We also only carry one of each dress that we have in stock. That way a woman who is going to an event can be assured that she will be the only one wearing that dress that evening."
Leo Loor, a Danbury resident who visited the boutique on Thursday with his wife Monica, said the store was beautifully decorated and has many of the brands that they just can't find anywhere else.
"The quality, the designers, you can't find that anywhere else around here," he said. "We'll certainly be coming back."
Besides the lower lease rates, Monte Santo said one another reason he decided to move downtown is the luxury apartment complex under construction on northern Main Street by Greystar, a national developer. The 374 unit complex, which is costing $80 million to build, will start to become available in January with one bedroom units starting at about $1,800 a month.
"The influx of that demographic will become a driving force behind the quality of the businesses located in downtown Danbury," he said. "It was a big part of why we decided to move to Main Street."
Brazilia's Boutique, 167 Main St., Danbury; (203) 790-8812; http://www.brazilias.com/


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President 2020 – 2021
Rotary Opens Opportunities
The growth and contributions the Rotary Cub Downtown Boca Raton has made in its brief history have been remarkable. Our community's embrace of our message and our focus on health and wellness, has been reflected in our increasing membership and diversity. As our club continues its mission to help those in need, our ability to do so has grown. The understanding that we are one family is a message resonating in our club every week with the energy and common purpose we share.
The vision of our original 32 charter members in 2012 has spread throughout our community and grown our membership to over 100 in eight short years. Rotary's simple message of SERVICE ABOVE SELF, ignites a universal understanding that we are all Rotarians. Our club provides the opportunity to truly make a difference while building great friendships, indeed we are one family.
In Rotary, we unite because we are far stronger together than we could ever be alone. We take action, because we are not dreamers, but doers, right here, right now! We work to create lasting change that will endure long after our involvement has ended, in our world and in our communities. And we work to create change in ourselves, not just in building a better world around us, but becoming better people ourselves.
It is my great honor to serve as our club's President in Rotary year 2020-2021, and lead this extraordinary group of men and women. It is my hope that we continue to expand our reach and attract more like-minded people to join our family. Let's engage young people and young professionals showing them the value of Rotary to personal growth. As we move forward, we want to grow our connections to our community and our world, support each other through difficult times, rejoice in our members great moments and continue to have fun!
So, let's move forward with the same determination and spirit that has guided us from day one. Let's continue to connect across our differences, to be there for each other as well as for those who need our help. Let's remain the unstoppable force for good in our community and our world.
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Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton
Club President 2020 – 2021


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The Frank Castle we met in Daredevil's excellent second season was a force of nature. Driven to slaughter en masse in the aftermath of the massacring of his wife and two children, Castle was the uncomplicated messenger of death that worked against and in tandem with Charlie Cox's crimson crusader, an embodiment of the thorny philosophical heart of justice without violence or murder. One could even have read the entire season as a recitation on the increasing moralization of killing in the name of peace, whether it be the inner type or the global sort.
That's how I read it anyway. That being said, this wouldn't quite account for how soulful Castle came off as by the bombastic end of the series. The writing in Daredevil continues to be suspiciously undervalued, but the undeniable core of Castle's humanity and elusive vulnerability is Jon Bernthal. Coming off of a fantastic run on The Walking Dead and remarkable supporting turns in The Wolf of Wall Street and Sicario, Bernthal grounded the character as a victim of trauma who was easily pushed toward violent alienation. fueled by intense military training, extensive experience as a tactical professional killer, and a bestial rage. And yet, when teased out by the man he calls "Red" or Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page, what was most notable about Castle is that soulfulness, summoned when he allows himself to be open and vulnerable with people he might otherwise call his other.
Page shows up early on in The Punisher, Netflix's series-long exploration of Castle's life in the aftermath of his altercations with Matt Murdock, and Woll is essentially used here exclusively for plot. That's meant twofold. At first, this is meant in the sense that she gives Castle information on an enigmatic hacker, the man we come to know as Micro (Girls' Ebon Moss-Bachrach), known as Microchip in the comics and in the truly ludicrous Punisher: War Zone, played by Wayne Knight. However, she's also used to continue the pestering charade of narrative universes, which stresses a dull obsession with linear time in narratives that openly involve beings that can bend and reshape that very thing at their impulsive will.
It's a minor quibble but one that nevertheless speaks to the frustrating yet ultimately worthwhile experience of sitting through the first six episodes of The Punisher. Though Castle is not super-heroic in the same sense as Jessica Jones, their shows share a specific focus on the struggle for rehabilitation after immense trauma. Where Jessica Jones inferred a focus on sexual assault and psychological control, The Punisher deals in the mental aftershocks of warfare and illegal operations in the name of national security. The bedrock of the narrative is formed amongst a group of veterans, including Castle and Ben Barnes' Billy Russo, Castle's best friend, and much of its narrative centers on how these men deal with what they did and saw in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
This is incredibly serious material, and it's a testament to the ambition of The Punisher that the show's creator, Steve Lightfoot, does not shy away from the isolationism and inner torment that veterans live with on a daily basis. One soldier that attends the same discussion group that Castle drops in on, run by fellow soldier Curtis Hoyle (Jason R. Moore), is found digging a ditch in his backyard in the hopes that it will help cure his anxiety and insomnia. Another, much older veteran talks cynically about a careless government and the need for an armed uprising. Stolen valor and high-end private security firms also factor into the narrative along the way. The series is nothing if not timely, and when the focus is on these matters, The Punisher is more challenging and captivating than anything the MCU or Marvel TV programs have produced thus far.
When the series moves away from this stuff, however, the show ranges from fascinating to bland to ridiculous. The creative team spends an abundant amount of time setting up the relationship between Castle and Micro, who end up hold-up together in the latter's secret lair while they figure out why Castle's family was killed and why Micro, who leaked government secrets in his job with the NSA, was marked for death as well. Both performers lend gallows humor and intimacy to the dialogue but their bonding takes the better part of two episodes before it's set in cement. Meanwhile, there's a subplot involving a newly crowned honcho at the Department of Homeland Security, Dinah Madani (Amber Rose Revah), that is utilized primarily to deliver backstory. There's a sense that Lightfoot and his crew are trying to depict her as another kind of outsider — the formidable female investigator in the boy's club — in the same mold as Castle, but we're never invited to know much about her beyond her title at DHS.
This is a result of having a little too much on your plate, to say nothing of the laborious, intermittent setting-up of a looming narrative arc rather than focusing on what's immediately important to these characters and what they're going through. These ambitions are healthy, however, and as the episodes go on, the series reveals itself to be a genuine heartbreaker. Castle doesn't trust people who haven't seen horror and loss the way he has, and he doesn't trust himself around them either. It's why he takes so quickly to Micro's wife, Sarah (Jaime Ray Newman), who believes herself to be a widow, and it's why he's so prickly around Micro at first. He has submerged himself so deeply in grief, loss, fury, and guilt that he simply cannot connect with those who are not infected by those same things.
No spoilers here, but by the time we get to the sixth episode, you get a full sense of just how vulnerable Castle is when he's around people he trusts, and how easily exploitable he is under the right circumstances. This is where a great deal of the show's tension and thrill comes from but there's also the basic pleasures of a good old fashioned row, such as the one between Castle and one of Madani's colleagues (and those who have read the source material by Gerry Conway and John Romita Sr. will know where things with Russo are heading). When these two elements are in alignment, The Punisher is riveting, politically adventurous entertainment, willing to get mired in the complexity of a nation that has come to define itself through the incalculable damage and untold amounts of killings done in the name of peace. When the need to set-up, reiterate, or preempt the plot becomes its more prominent concern, however, it's emblematic of everything wrong with comic-book adaptations, on TV or elsewhere.
Rating: ★★★ Good — Proceed with cautious optimism
The Punisher premieres in full on Netflix starting Friday, November 17th.


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Engadget reports that Harvard student Aran Khanna, who was about to begin an internship at Facebook, had that internship yanked after he created (and took down, but evidently too slowly for the company's taste) a browser plug-in that exposed a security flaw in Facebook, by allowing users to discover the location of other users when they use the Messenger app. Surely Khanna won't be jobless or internship-less for long. (Don't expect the app to work now; it's still in the Chrome store as a historical artifact, though, and at GitHub.)
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Producers introduce
1 Location - Fukui Prefecture
2 Name - Iwai Takeshi
3 store name - Iwai cutlery
4 profession - Blacksmith
5 Recommended Items - All
6 Date of Birth - 1973/2/26
7 constellation - Fish
8 motto - I'm the one and only. In heaven and on earth
My sticking to
Iwai's cutlery, and commitment making things?
In old-fashioned manual, I have been fabricated 1 chome 1 chome carefully in this forging, handmade. Cutlery is, in front of the furnace, which can reach one thousand degrees, in Japan unique traditional recipe to build hit the blacksmith's, unlike the kitchen knife that was stamped on the machine, and cut well if there is a sticky, very sturdy cutlery is. That amount, While it is hard to make, to the belief in the fact that it is "all fuckable thing to do on your own", and I'd like to stick to making things better.
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Producer's profile
From its inception, cutlery devoted more than 75 years!
Iwai Minamotomatsu's founder, under the Mr. Yamagata original blacksmith Jiro Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, after the fire apprenticeship, Sakai City of cutlery wholesaler, kitchen knife cuisine as exclusive craftsmen left Kaneyoshi, paper cutting knife, making the cloth cutting knife, etc. was. Lost everything in the war, after the war, and began the blacksmith in this land and moved to Takeo is a birthplace.
Second generation and is Takayuki Iwai After graduating from junior high school, learn Kaji Sakai under Mr. Minamotomatsu, seems himself learned the knowledge of Echizen beating cutlery. In addition, it performs peddling about 10 years from 40 years old, also from the people that use the knife I was able to learn the knowledge.
Mr. length Iwai is a three-generation also, went into training while attending junior high school after graduation, at night high school. Currently, as the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry designated traditional crafts Echizen hitting Cutlery Traditional craftsmen, as one of the few craftsmen that inherits the steel with-fire-polished-forging technology in Echizen cutlery industry, not cutlery only, was applied its technology it is engaged in the development of cutlery and new products.
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Length's third generation Iwai, it becomes traditional craftsman in the 35-year-old industry youngest, Iwai cutlery became a workshop that there is a traditional craftsman in the second generation first child in active duty. Iwai's parent and child, and finish from forging, performs all to sell consistently, household cooking commercial cooking knives and special knife from the kitchen knife, crafted for and Crafts for cutlery, raw Hanabasami, Karikomi鋏, forest for cutlery (sickle, hatchet ), I have a wide range of production until the paper knife. Currently, Mr. length is, as one of the few craftsmen that inherits the steel with-fire-polished-forging technology in Echizen cutlery industry, not cutlery only, you have the challenge of the development of accessories and accessories that take advantage of the wind ripples floating in the cutlery .
Fused old and new ones, of new blacksmith products
Length who speak that "from the time of the elementary school, had naturally decided to take over the blacksmith". Every day, from 7.30 am until 6:00 at night, I will Irasshai working hard to manufacture in the workshop. Once a week, it seems to day-to-day production spree in positions that do not rest or rest.
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Treasury functions must guide bank balance sheets through unprecedented and uncertain times, while playing a leading role in revenue modeling for stress testing. Risk functions are expected to defend banks against a panoply of attacks under the watchful eye of not just regulators, but also terrorist prevention groups. Both treasury and risk have strategic transformation opportunities, leveraging big data and big analytics — but trying to innovate while navigating the minefield of current challenges is no easy task.
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The haunting, bittersweet melodies of LA-based shoegaze veterans Modern Time Machines have been described as a "noisy, romantic hurricane for those who like their rock with intricate layers" (Buzz Bands LA). Boy/girl vocal harmonies feature heavily in the band's feedback-laced love songs, which have drawn comparisons to acts like M83, Medicine and Sonic Youth.
Following the local momentum of their earliest shows, the band's first single "Dweeb" began receiving strong radio support from LA's KROQ 106.7FM. Continually refining their sound with "nuanced playing and killer hooks" (Los Angeles Times), the band was invited to perform live nationally on the premiere episode of Adult Swim's cult TV hit The Eric Andre Show, and their music will be featured in the upcoming film So Help You God by noted filmmaker Ashley York (Netflix's TIG).
Modern Time Machines' long-awaited sophomore LP "MTM" dropped in spring 2018. Produced by Josiah Mazzaschi (Jesus & Mary Chain, Nothing, Deap Vally), the album features contributions from Dave Dupuis (Film School, Nightmare Air), Kenneth James Gibson (Bell Gardens), Kaitlin Wolfberg (that dog.), and a song remixed by KCRW favorites, disco duo De Lux.
Under The Radar Mag premiered MTM's new single + music video "Malaise For Days" in April 2019, and a new EP is currently in the works. (Photos by ZB Images)


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Another nice feature in LibreOffice 4.1 (as promised in my previous blog).. Creating a slide show with a series of photo's. This works nice and smoothly
In Impress, choose Insert > Picture > Photo Album.
The dialog Create Photo Album opens.
Note that when you open the file dialog to Add the photo's, you can select multiple pictures at once!
In the dialog Create Photo Album you have choices to add more pictures per slide, fill the slide or keep ratio, set order..
Fine with that, click Insert and see on the Slide sorter what nice result you have in a hand turn!
Kudoos to Gergő Mocsi for adding this lovely feature to LibreOffice!
LibreOffice 4.1 will have it's first release candidate around June 23, and the release at the end of July. See here the full schedule for the main releases and bugfix versions of LibreOffice. The beta version is already available on pre-releases page.
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There's been a lot of buzz in the real estate industry recently, since in early August, after Facebook rolled out their first ad product specifically for real estate: Facebook Dynamic Ads for Real Estate.
Since then, real estate agents have been wondering how they can get on board and deliver their listings using Facebook's highly visible and closely targeted ad platform. Well wonder no longer…
I recently started work on a plugin to extend Agent Evolution's IMPress Listings plugin for WordPress – which allows agents to easily add their listings to their website and even automatically import their listings (IDX Broker account required) – and this plugin will help with the first step to advertising on Facebook.
Facebook Dynamic Ads for Real Estate WordPress plugin
The plugin is currently available on Github and soon coming to the wordpress.org plugin repository.
As mentioned, this plugin is just the first step in advertising real estate on Facebook. As outlined in the developer documentation provided by Facebook, there are five "High-Level Steps" required:
- Set up your Home Listing Catalog
- Build your Audience for Real Estate
- Create and deliver ads for your home listings
- Get delivery information to see how people on Facebook are engaging in you ads, see Ads Insights
- Use debugging tools to diagnose and resolve problems. See Dynamic Ads Debugging Tools.
This plugin will create the XML feed of your listings to create the Home Listing Catalog. The listings are output with the requisite markup, meta tags, and attributes from your listings. Note: If your listings do not contain data for the required fields, they will not be in the XML feed.
After installing the plugin, your listing catalog feed will be available at yourdomain.com/feed/fb-catalog
The plugin currently supports two additional parameters to the feed URL:
- numposts – The number of listings to show in the feed
Example: yourdomain.com/feed/fb-catalog?numposts=20
Will output XML feed showing 20 most recent listings (WordPress default for feeds is 10)
- location – The "Location" taxonomy term to display
Example: yourdomain.com/feed/fb-catalog?location=my-neighborhood
Will output XML feed only showing listings with "My Neighborhood" set as the Location taxonomy term
This plugin is still in alpha stage and this is current extent of the plugin functionality. Plans for future updates:
Add settings for Facebook Pixel ID, Access token, etc.– Added in 1.1.0
- Add integration with Facebook Marketing API to create the listing catalog in Business Manager
- Add additional URL parameters to get the specific listings you want for your listings catalog(s) (i.e. additional taxonomy queries, such as status)
Add additional meta fields to listings to define fields Facebook understands (i.e. "Availability" as opposed to current user-defined Status taxonomy)– Added in 1.1.0
- Additional features to Setup User Signals and Build Audiences
Stay tuned for more of these exciting updates!
If you're a real estate agent and are looking to set up your own Facebook dynamic ads for real estate, contact me for a consultation.
UPDATE: The plugin is now live on wordpress.org: FB Dynamic Ads for Real Estate


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I am currently sitting on 10% gold and 90% cash, and the thoughts of coming inflation make me very nervous.
Since I don't want to invest into stocks more than 40%, I am trying to figure out if an investment in RE as a primary residence (I am renting now) makes sense.
As I understand it, during inflation RE prices go up (as everything else), but at the same time, inflation causes mortgage rates to rise also, which makes RE prices to go down.
So my questions are
1. what would have a bigger impact on RE price - rising interest rates or rising inflation?
2. what makes more sense - to buy now with 20% down, and lock in at a very low interest rate, or wait until inflation hits, mortgage rates rise, RE prices drop and buy cheaper for cash or with a large (50%-100%) down payment.
I live in So. Cal, and to be realistic, assume to keep the property for about 10 years.
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Mercury Glass
Mercury Glass is also known as silver glass and has been produced for many centuries. This mercury Glass is blown glass that is then silvered with a liquid silvering solution. The silvering is a chemical process that coats the glass with a reflective substance. The silvering is mottled and crates a mirrored effect. This gives the Glass a vintage style that creates the look of yesteryears. Even though it is still called Mercury Glass no mercury is used during the process.
When our range of practical and pretty silver glass is put together it creates an opulent and sophisticated look.
There are many different colours in this Glass range, but the main one is silver. We have an extensive range of tea lights in many shapes and sizes. Mercury Glass and tea lights are the perfect combination. The candle light shimmers through the glass and reflects around the room so creating a warm and luxurious feel.
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Char Restaurant is a rustic and romantic American eatery specializing in seafood and other classics.
Located at 2 South Water Street in Greenwich, Char Restaurant's wide range of fresh menu options created with locally sourced ingredients have contributed to its long-standing reputation as an area staple.
Serving lunch, dinner, drinks and dessert, Char Restaurant features seasonal menus and daily specials while maintaining an upscale and modern aesthetic:
"The Restaurant was built using reclaimed wood throughout the building. The wall coverings are former floor joists from old buildings that were torn down in Brooklyn; look for the nail holes that are all over the wood. The flooring is waterlogged old white oak from Alabama," reads the restaurant's website.
"The cabinetry is antique pine. The bar is antique solid 4" red oak. The lighting fixtures are solid brass, made in Long Island via lights on design. All the walls are painted by local Artist Deb Ryan."
On Char's menu, you'll find high-end starters and entrees like risotto, skirt steak, roasted chicken and pork chops. Savory sides include whipped potatoes, broccolini, zucchini and squash and parmesan truffle fries.
Char Restaurant's flavorful and seasonal menu has helped it earn an impressive 4.7/5 stars on Facebook and 4/5 stars on Yelp. Guests are quick to note the restaurant's warm atmosphere and traditional yet upscale array of menu items.
"Great food and great service! The restaurant itself has a great vibe and amazing ambiance. From the moment we walked in all of the servers were incredibly welcoming and very knowledgable… We chatted a bit with the owner before he left and learned the story behind the restaurant, making our experience all the more incredible. Overall a great dining experience with great food in a homey yet classy setting. Can't wait to go back!" Wrote Julia D. in an April 24 Yelp review.
Char Restaurant is open seven days a week. For more information, visit the eatery's website and follow its Facebook page.
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This studio with King sized bed is perfect for the traveller who craves luxury and nature. Located at Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler Creekside and the gondola is a short walk.
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Surrounded by dense forest and mountains, this luxurious, ultra modern studio suite (500 sq. ft.) is located at a boutique, lakefront lodge. Ride the complimentary shuttle or borrow a free town bike and venture to Whistler Village. After an active day in the mountains, sink into the plush furniture and unwind by the elegant, rock fireplace. Large windows reveal the mountain-lined valley and a quiet residential neighbourhood.
The bathroom features a stunning rain shower and an amazing soaker tub. The kitchenette is ideal for making a simple breakfast or a light lunch. With three excellent on-site restaurants, delicious dining options are plentiful. Crash for a deep sleep in the deluxe king-sized bed.
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Trusted Plumbers for Blocked Drains in Richmond, South Yarra, Toorak, Clifton Hill & East Melbourne
Richmond Plumbing & Roofing can unblock all drains from 100mm-300mm including sewer drains, stormwater drains, showers, sinks, baths, laundry troughs, gully traps and boundary traps. Our plumbers have been dealing with Blocked drains in Richmond, east Melbourne, Collingwood, Malvern, Balwyn, Abbotsford, Fitzroy, Clifton hill, Northcote, Thornbury, Kew, Hawthorn, Toorak, south Yarra and other suburbs close by including Armadale and Camberwell for over forty years. The most common cause of blocked drains is tree roots. The tiny tree roots enter the drain and block the flow of the pipe. In some cases, the roots cause the pipe to brake and dislodge the pipe. If this happens the section of pipe will need to be replaced.
In most instances, the plumbers at Richmond Plumbing & Roofing can clear the blocked drains with a sewer machine and advise if the drain needs a camera inspection or not. Either way, the customer will receive the most appropriate cost-effective solution and be fully informed. If a drain camera inspection is necessary, a copy of the recording can be provided to the customer for viewing so all parties to inspect and understand the severity of the problem. Our plumbers in Yarra, Malvern & Balwyn can then advise the customer the best solution to fix the problem. Soft blockages occur when toilet paper has not been fully flushed all the way down the drain and stops halfway, this is caused by an insufficient water flow when flushing or by using an excessive amount of toilet paper at one time. Stormwater drains can become blocked for several reasons. The most common cause in a stormwater drain is silt/dirt build up or a foreign obstruction like a tennis ball or rubbish that has entered the system. The plumbers at Richmond Plumbing & Roofing are fully equipped to deal with this scenario.
Blocked drain information
High-pressure jet cleaner
The high-pressure jet cleaner is a machine that pumps water at a very high pressure through a small flexible hose with a special nozzle attached. This blasts its' way down the pipe, fully cleaning the interior walls of the pipe to remove any obstruction such as fibrous tree roots. Richmond Plumbing & Roofing often elect to use this method on fat, grease, silt and dirt.
CCTV drain camera
A CCTV drain camera is a Closed Circuit TV camera attached to a flexible cable that is put down the drain to send images back to a monitor and recording device. A CCTV drain camera is used to inspect the inside of your pipes locating the cause of the blockage and part blockages. Richmond Plumbing and Roofing's Plumbers in Yarra, Malvern & Balwyn are highly trained to use this technology. We can provide you with a copy of the image on DVD for your viewing. Using a drain camera to inspect a pipe can often reveal the cause of the damage quickly and easy. This can save your time and money on expensive repairs and unnecessary digging. You will know straight away where the cause of the problem is and what needs to be done correctly, thanks to the technology of the CCTV drain camera.
Sewer machine
The newer machine is a machine that turns a spiral cable with a cutting tool that spins through the pipe at a fast speed and cuts or tangles the obstacle or obstruction. Generally tree roots in terracotta pipes. This is a very effective quick clearing technique and can be seen in operation in the page photos.
Pipe repairs + burst pipes Richmond
If you have any problems with burst pipes or need pipe repairs, our plumbers at Richmond Plumbing & Roofing in Yarra, Malvern & Balwyn can repair it all. We have leak detection technology to find any leak under the ground, enabling us to get straight to the cause of the problem. Maybe you have older pipes that are in need of attention. Often there can be issues with water pressure, poor water quality or banging pipes or noisy pipes. If you have, Richmond Plumbing & Roofing can help you. Some older water pipes are copper and may taste a bit funny; we can even install water filters to fix that
Drain replacement Richmond
Richmond Plumbing & Roofing are the expert plumbers for blocked drains in Richmond, east Melbourne, Malvern, Balwyn Collingwood, Carlton Abbotsford, Fitzroy, Clifton hill, Northcote, Thornbury, Kew, Hawthorn, Toorak, south Yarra and other suburbs close by including Armadale and Camberwell. We have the experience necessary to replace or alter all sewer and stormwater pipes in need of attention.
Whatever the drainage situation is Richmond Plumbing & Roofing can solve your problem,
With over 50 years experience. Please call 0418397667
The plumbers at Richmond Plumbing & Roofing are experts in repairing blocked drains by excavating and replacing sections of sewer pipes that have cracked, broken or totally collapsed. If you have a sewer pipe problem in Yarra, Malvern & Balwyn, please call Richmond Plumbing & Roofing today at 0418397667!
Boundary trap replacement
Boundary trap replacement is the most common part of a sewer drain that needs replacing. The boundary shaft runs in a vertical direction from the surface. It will either have an inspection opening or a ground vent, from here it goes straight down in a vertical run anywhere between 1m-6m deep and at the bottom of this vertical shaft you have a boundary trap ( water seal ). It then runs horizontally until it reaches the sewer mains. A horizontal pipe runs from your house to the boundary shaft. The most common place where the sewer pipe cracks, brakes or collapses is where the horizontal pipes meet the vertical pipe (the boundary shaft). If your sewer pipes are terracotta and need replacing, please give our plumbers at Richmond Plumbing & Roofing in Yarra, Malvern & Balwyn a call – 0418397667!


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Why You're Not Seeing Results!
Are you not seeing the results from your workouts?
It is not uncommon for people to go to gym and not see the results that they were expecting, but why is that?
In this article we've broken down some of the most common reasons why you and others aren't seeing any changes and how you can correct this error.
You go to the gym expecting sometime of results so let's actually make it happen.
1 Not giving It Your All
Don't go to the gym half-hearted!
It's as simple as that, a lot people are not serious when they join them and take working out too lightly.
Thinking you can just go through simply going through the motions and not taking it seriously. Will almost guarantee you won't see changes with your body.
You need to be fully committed to your program and be focus throughout your workout.
Pay attention at the task at hand and try to concentrate on the specific muscle groups your working on.
When your taking you rest in-between sets try to envision yourself performing the exercise with perfect form.
Truly try to picture yourself pushing that last final exhausting rep, squeezing every ounce of energy in your body.
You may physically be in the gym but they mentally may not be there, possibly day-dreaming about work, plans for tomorrow and other random thoughts.
Remember the body follows wherever the mind leads it. So take control of thoughts remain focus during the exercise and during your rest time.
2 Avoiding Muscle Groups
This is a problem that both men and women commit where they simply neglect training their entire body properly.
Where you only focus on certain areas of the body that you like to train.
A large group women (not all) focus too much on training legs and some cases only train legs because they are obsessed with getting a better but.
And end up doing squats and Glute-kickbacks all the time.
Men are just as guilty as committing this major flaw such as group of men that focus on always training chest doing bench press, with little variations of other exercises.
When you get caught up in training only certain muscle groups you will begin to create a muscle imbalance, which is the last thing you want to do.
Risk of Injury
First of you leave yourself more vulnerable to getting injured.
For example if you always train chest and neglect giving proper attention to your back, rear delts etc.
And you continue to increase the weight, to accommodate to a stronger chest.
Your rotator cuff (position at the rear of your shoulders) could easily get hurt.
This is because it won't be able to bear the extra weight you adding on as you neglect strengthen your rear delts and all the smaller muscle groups that are involved in performing a bench press.
This is one of the most common injuries amongst men who don't properly train the shoulders and back properly but love always training their chest.
Lack in Development
You will also experience a lack in overall body development through focusing just training certain areas.
Meaning that your body will not be in proportion. People fail to realise that one area of your body completes another.
For example in the case of woman who has nice pair of legs her waist and the rest of her torso will further complete how her legs look.
As humans we don't see a pair of legs casually working around with without a an upper body that would look weird.
We see the entire body so focus on sculpture your entire body and not just overtraining one area.
To avoid committing this carnal mistake take a look at the workout programs within the Ultra Fitness App to make sure you follow an effective plan.
3 Only Workout When You Feel Like It
This may seem obvious when said out loud but it is something people do a lot and needs to be stressed.
You need to get over the hump of going to the gym even thought you don't feel like it.
Everyone has those days of where they just don't feel like going to gym today because their tired, it's raining, it's cold and the list goes on.
Don't give into that silly excuse for not going to the gym, have the strength to overcome that negative thought and just go.
Remember it's easy to get up and go train and it's just as easy not too. You just need to make the right the choice.
How many times have you woken up and you don't feel like going in to work today.
But guess what you got up and went and it paid off, you got a payslip at the end of the month instead of being fired.
The same goes for the gym, all those times you went to gym and you didn't feel like it will pay off overtime.
4 You're Not Eating Right
This cannot be stressed enough.
You need to fuel your body with the right food to get maximum results.
Think of your body as car for a moment if you go to the filling station and you fill you car with cheap quality gas (petrol) your car's performance won't be good.
But if you give your car high quality gas your car will run way more efficient and faster than that cheap stuff.
Think of you body as the same way but the only difference is your body is far more important than a car.
You can always replace your car and buy a new one. You can't replace your body with another one, you have to work with what you've got.
Through eating the right food and doing the right workouts you can determine how you body looks and how you feel.
Your muscles' store glycogen, which is one of the main energy sources your body uses during a workout.
At the end of your training session your glycogen levels nearly be depleted and it is essential to replenish them.
This done through eating carbohydrates, ideally fast consuming carbs such as white potatoes so that your body can break it down quickly.
Lifting weights cause muscle tissue to breakdown, which is repaired through eating protein.
As protein assist in muscle recovery, building bones, skin, cartilage and other essential body development.
It is essential you have good quality protein after workouts to support recovery as well as having good quality protein throughout the day.
5 You Stop When It Hurts
Nobody really likes pain, that does not mean it's an acceptable excuse to stop doing an exercise just because it hurts.
I will like to be very clear on this point I am are not referring to if you suffered an injury.
If you did suffer an injury in the gym the most logical thing to do is stop doing the exercise and get medical attention.
Now we've got that straighten out we are referring to quitting just because it's difficult and it hurts.
A lot people don't take into account that training is not meant to be easy and because they expected it to be they end up quitting.
It is suppose to be difficult and hard to do and cause some form of pain.
That pain of where you push yourself is what allows you to improve, get better and cause your body to change for the better.
So stop quitting a set or an exercise just because it hurts, push through and keep going.
6 You Don't Prioritize Weight Training
It's a common sight to see people spend about half hour doing cardio at the start of their workout and then move onto lifting weights expecting to see no drop off when lifting weights.
You need to realise that you burnt most of your energy doing cardio meaning your muscles are fatigued before you even pick up a weight.
If you are going to start your workout with cardio limit it to about 10 to 15 minutes steady state cardio for example a light jog.
Or possibly doing Interval cardio for 10 to 15 minutes.
Through reducing the amount of time you spend doing cardio your body will be able to recover a lot quicker and you'll get the most out of your weight session.
7 You're Lifting Too Light
Choosing a weight that is simply just too light is a very common problem.
Yes you need to start relatively light if your a beginner or trying out new exercise for the first time.
But please remember that you start light and you progress up heavier for your working sets. I will like to clarify the difference between a warm up set and a working set.
A warm up set is where you pick a fairly light weight this is so that you can get used to doing the motion of the exercise and get more comfortable.
You may start with one or two warm up sets before doing your working sets.
Now a working set is where you select a weight that you find challenging to reach the required reps.
For example if a program says 4 sets of 10 reps this means you will pick a weight you can just about lift for 10 reps.
You won't select a light weight where you can easily reach 10 reps and possibly do 20 reps, that means it was too easy and you need to go heavier.
The exercise needs to be challenging if your expecting change take place.
Diamonds are formed through over 725,000 pounds of pressure.
You body is similar in the sense that it can only change once it's put under some form of pressure i.e. lifting a weight that is relatively hard for you.
If you always stick to lifting light weights how can expect change to take place when your workouts are softer than a cupcake.
8 You're Lifting Too Heavy
We've clarified that you need to progress from lifting light weights but I want to ensure you don't go too far and end up lifting too heavy.
A common problem amongst gym members is simply lifting too much weight, trying to lift something that they can't physically manage.
Yes they are major benefits from lifting heavy weights, your joints and muscles strengthen as well it can boost muscle growth and burn a lot of calories.
However you should not be sacrificing your form just to get the weight up.
First off you're putting your body at great risk of encountering an injury through lifting a heavy weight with incorrect form.
Secondly if you're lifting heavy weights with bad form your not effectively training the targeted muscle.
Making it even more unlikely that you will see any real change with your body.
If you take the steps taught within this guide you will be able to further improve your chances of seeing results.
Take a look at the programs and meal plans in the Ultra Fitness App and start a plan that actually works!


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Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero
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Recently I watched the movie "Hidden Figures" for the second time, and was again impressed by the achievements of the extraordinary African- American women featured in the film. Through a combination of brilliance and determination, these women overcame seemingly insurmountable odds and enabled the success of the NASA space program. Being reminded about the contributions of these women, I wondered about the many other unrecognized men and women who might have also faced difficult circumstances and yet forged ahead, making lasting contributions in different spheres of life. I also wondered about the impact that the lack of recognition of such individuals might have on children growing up today. What is it like for boys and girls to grow up without the benefit of such role models? What if we all started researching and highlighting these individuals so that future generations of children can have real life examples of people who realized their full potential against all odds? Who are the unsung heroes within our own communities and in our personal journeys who fought for the opportunities we take for granted today and paved the path for us to fulfill our dreams? Pondering these questions, I was compelled to share my thoughts.
In my life, I have had the great fortune and privilege of being inspired by many women. My most influential unsung hero was my mother, Zeritu Chernet. Having raised her family in Ethiopia, my mother did not face the kind of racial discrimination that women of color in this country face. However, she did have to endure many other challenges as a woman raising ten kids and, with the birth of her fifth child, having to sacrifice her career ambitions in order to be a full-time mom. I can vividly recall my mother struggling with her desire to be the best mom she could possibly be while at the same time wanting to do more with her life. As a resolution to this internal conflict, my mother sought to impart as much wisdom and strength into her children as possible; she inspired all of us to strive for excellence and encouraged us to be self-sufficient and educated. Thanks to her unwavering determination, all four of her daughters exemplify the independence, success, and self-worth that she instilled within us. She also raised her sons to be sensitive to the plight of women and to respect and honor the women in their lives. It was as a result of her guidance that all of my siblings and I are able to dream big and sincerely believe that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
When I was growing up, I believed that my mom could accomplish anything. I used to ask her to pray for me for this or that, fully believing her prayers were the answer to all my trivial life issues. I remember that I once asked her to pray that I find an educated husband someday. She looked at me and said, "Do you know the guy you will marry is still maybe in middle school as you are?" She then asked me a question that I will never forget. She asked: "Why then would I pray for another kid to be educated, when you are right here in front of me? I will pray instead that you get highly educated yourself and find what you seek inside of you, and not in another person." This and many other lessons have been my guiding light and source of strength throughout my life.
Historically and today, many individuals face and overcome unbelievable discrimination and inhumane treatment in order to create opportunities for those who follow. Whether these individuals are people about whom we have yet to learn or close family members, we cannot forget that we stand on the shoulders of many brave women and men and reap the benefits of their struggles. It is critical that we have gratitude for and remember all that they have endured on our behalf. Today more than ever, we need to look for and highlight the amazing contributions made in all walks of life by these triumphant individuals.
As we celebrate Black History Month in February and prepare to celebrate Women's History Month in March, I wanted to recognize the unsung hero in my life. Who are your unsung heroes?


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December 14, 2016
Customers! Retailers! Community!
We are excited to announce that our new Showroom is now open to the public. We have fully stocked our Showroom space with every product & frame colour available.
It was a labour of love getting the space up to snuff in order to be able to put our products & fabrics in there. We've had a busy transition year moving from our old facility of 100,000 square feet to our new facility of 300,000 square feet. If anyone has ever moved from one home to another you know how much work this process can be. Now imagine moving an entire manufacturing company! When the company purchased the facility in Stratford, Ontario, over a year ago it had actually be unoccupied for years. A ton of work has gone into updating the facility and corporate offices in order to better serve our customers and produce quality outdoor furniture.
What started off as an empty, dusty room is now filled with colourful frames, luxurious fabrics and fun accessories.
We encourage all of our customers and retailers to book an appointment to come and see us! We have product and industry experts on standby to answer your questions and help you with all of your outdoor furniture needs.
While we are not a retail store and we do not sell the furniture directly, we can certainly help direct you to your nearest retailer and give you a head start on your shopping experience. Our Showroom is a great place to plan out your outdoor space and get an idea for the fit & feel of our entire outdoor collection. One of the greatest advantages we have at the Showroom is that you can sit and try out all of our products before purchasing at one of our retailers.
One of the biggest selling features is the unbeatable comfort of our furniture. Our flagship Adirondack chair is so comfortable and a must-have for any dock, backyard or beach.
Once you sit down…you won't want to get up!
We are excited to start this blog in coordination with our Showroom & Design Centre. We look forward to keeping you updated on new products, outdoor design trends, industry news as well as company updates and events.
Happy Holidays & We Hope to see you in the New Year!


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Hi guys!
I made a quick tutorial of how I cut custom DIY capes for my minifigs. I've developed a technique that provides a precise cutting and hole punching.
This is a One picture tutorial I've uploaded on Flickr:
LEGO DIY Cloth Cape cutting by Felipe Avelar, no Flickr
And here are higher quality pictures I've uploaded to recently created second account for such purposes: https://flic.kr/s/aHskS9i1xk
I'm a brazilian Afol with a six month toddler at home; can't afford fortunes on beautiful Cape Madness stuff, nor can't afford original capes in bulk either. So I went for the DIY road.
Hope it's useful!
C&C always appreciated.


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Steve Cotter is Founder and Director of the IKFF, International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. With certified kettlebell trainers in over 60 countries in gyms around the world, IKFF is at the forefront of fitness education in presenting safe, effective training knowledge to coaches, athletes, fitness professionals, therapists, law enforcement and military personnel.
Named to Men's Fitness magazine's "100 Fittest Men of All-time", and the Kettlebell Expert for the about.com network, Steve is a published author and star of over a dozen instructional DVDs on Kettlebell Training, and provides lectures, seminars and hands-on education to individuals and organizations around the globe.


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When planning the site content, I knew the theme I wanted~to focus on my community and try to convey what I love about my hometown Erie, PA.
I want the content to be filled with local businesses we can support, show how the community comes together with volunteering and local events that support our city.
And because this is a great place to live, you will also find helpful seller and buyer tips when you are looking to move into a new home.
This is intended to be a living, breathing and ever-changing site. I have included several local Erie businesses and that list in not complete. I have also included some local vendors that I have worked with and had great results, and again it is not a complete list. Please share with me your good experiences and I will be happy to add them.
Another of my goals for this site is to put an events list together, so if you have an event you would like me to add, please let me know and I will be happy to post it.


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Native Plants of Summer
When the exuberant spring wildflower display is over, summer challenges us to find eye-catching plants that support wildlife and contribute to a healthy environment. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials chosen by our experienced horticultural staff. Through lectures and outdoor labs, examine the key identifying characteristics of each plant, their preferred site conditions and environmental value. Use this information and expertise when selecting plants for the summer garden. Meets for 6 sessions. There is no class on July 3.
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Ældre Sagen is a member organization catering for the rights of elderly people. The organization builds on the active contribution of its members.
Ældre Sagen has more than 787.000 members across Denmark and more than 18.000 active volunteers. They are organized on 215 local departments run by volunteering local managers.


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University of Oxford
I gained my BA in Modern History at Sheffield 1981-4, and undertook doctoral research at Wolfson College, Oxford, 1984-8. My DPhil thesis is entitled Loyalty and Patriotism in Nottingham 1792-1816 (it is more interesting than it sounds). I have since gravitated towards more mainstream 20th century British history, editing the Diaries and Letters of Violet Bonham Carter in three volumes, 1996-2000; writing and revising numerous articles for the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography; and editing a series of First World War texts for publication, including We Hope to Get Word Tomorrow (2009). From 2010 I helped Henry Hardy to complete his edition of the letters of Wolfson's Founder President, Isaiah Berlin, co-editing (with Henry) Building: Letters 1960-75 and Affirming: Letters 1975-97. The latter work, published in 2015, brought this project to an end, but I continue as the Isaiah Berlin Legacy Fellow at Wolfson, seeking creative ways of encouraging an interest in IB's remarkable life, and his endlessly fascinating works. I also continue to write on the First World War, and my latest project is an edition of a memoir entitled Gunner on the Somme.
See page on Wolfson College website.


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Spoiler: Original pictureAs you can see, it's a bit out of focus. I noticed it had interesting composition, so I decided to stylize it. I ran it through a few choice filters and ended up with this:
Spoiler: Stylized pictureIt's definitely a little better at least.
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Eighteen-year-old Angelina Adams had every intention of taking that advice. She had no desire to disappear into the trees as so many hunters had done. But when her mother is brutally murdered in their home, and the attacker comes for her, she has no choice but to flee into the blood-red woodland that claimed her father's life years before.
There she meets Nicolai, a handsome, mysterious stranger who vows to protect her from the dark forces bent on destroying her life. But can he be trusted? Is he who he says he is, or will he simply take what he wants from her and move on? Angelina soon realizes that nothing is as it seems in the Crimson Forest, a place where creatures known only to humans through myth and legend fight for love and survival. It's a world where fairy tales thrive, nightmares become reality, and some secrets are better left undiscovered.
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Angelina can be found in Crimson
Moon, Book 2 of the Crimson