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Homeowner Grand Pointe Meadows
"We live on the property of Grand Pointe Meadows in West Dundee. Acres has serviced our property for many years and Curtis Hall is currently the site supervisor. We recently had quite a challenge to sections of our property due to all the rain. We forwarded pictures to our board of directors and mgt. company on the day of service this week per their request and because we are located at the first unit that your crew begins to cut. This was done, not as a complaint but a means of heading off awareness to challenge before your crew moved further into the property. Curtis and his crew have done such a nice job here and on Monday they tirelessly worked on the challenged area until they couldn't anymore. It might not be perfect, but they really tried so hard to make it look good. Thank you to Curtis and his crew, nice job, much appreciated! The Allen family"
Chairman at Grand Dominion
"I saw the guys planting and mulching on Friday and the entrances to the property look spectacular"
Carillon Club Homeowner
"Your guys came by yesterday and did the spading / bed edging and the bush trimming in both front and backyard plant beds. They did an excellent job. The yard looks great."
Homeowner at Mission Creek & Randville Estates
"The crew at Mission Creek & Randville Estates are doing an awesome job on the spring clean up. Their hard work makes both properties look great.
Thank you for all that you do!"
Crystal Lake, IL
More than an AAAAAA++++++ job. All three locations look better than I could have anticipated. Your crew did a fantastic job. Thank you for the excellent work and customer service!
Crystal Lake Water Department
Homeowner at Grand Dominion
"I would like to thank your crews for the good work that they are doing in these hard times. Our complex is looking very nice. Thank you for all that your company does for us"
Geneva, IL
Please tell the crew that they did a great job today….the gentleman that did the East side ….sidewalk/steps etc. did a super job and sometimes he had to go over parts twice….thanks very much.
Priscilla Virelli
Board Member
Service Update
Tim and Team,
First impressions excellent. We all liked the team's bright orange outfits, it really highlighted your commitment to safety which matches ours. Thank you all for making my day hassle free.
Loft Homes of Talbots Mill Resident
Just wanted to give a big shout-out to our landscape/maintenance company. After the storm Friday, Acres was in the subdivision an hour later, assisting with moving trees & branches from the streets & driveways. Then, on Saturday, they were out working, getting rid of probably 75% of the damaged trees/branches from the curbsides. Today, Sunday, they were out again finishing the remaining work. VERY impressive! I wanted to express my thanks for their hard work.
Grand Dominion Resident
Just a quick note to say Thank you for last evening, your thoughtful contribution to our community was appreciated by all who attended. What I value as do "most" of us, is the thoughtfulness that is demonstrated by Acres group in seeking out opportunities not just service our community but to be active participants goes above and beyond. Thank you. I also want to follow up on our drainage project again tell you what a splendid job that your organization did, great attention to overall detail.
Talbots Mill Resident
Wanted to say thank you for the support after the storm. The Acres Group landscaping company worked tremendously hard on Friday night to free my neighbor's car and then again on Saturday and Sunday, clearing debris and cutting trees in the hot, humid weather. They were all extremely hardworking and respectful. Please pass on my comments to their management.
Talbots Mill Resident
She called in this morning to say THUMBS UP on the great work we did yesterday. Her dad lives in the Talbot Mills Properties and they had a lot of tree debris from the storms and they were so impressed on the phenomenal work the crew did to get it out of the way so quickly!! She says thank you for all your hard work, especially being it was a Sunday!!
Talbots Mill Resident
Thank you to your crew of gentlemen who worked to clean our Talbots Mill community after the storm on Friday. The trees and foliage were ripped from their roots and were strewn everywhere. Your crew did a stellar job clearing our area. They worked in the heat and humidity. Humidity being the enemy. Neighbors were all commenting on the work done by your people. Five stars!
Bright Oaks Resident
Hello, I live in Bright Oaks in Cary and I wanted to compliment your crew here! I requested my yard to be seeded and they were so fast, efficient and professional! The grass is coming in beautifully which is amazing because I have been unable to grow lawn in this yard due to the amount of shade. Thank you!
Poplar Creek Club Homes Resident
Hi Jim, I hope you are having a good holiday weekend and not reading this email until Tuesday, at best! My husband & I wanted to tell you that you and your team have done an excellent job with the recent mulch project and Spring clean-up, here at PCCH. The place looks great. We appreciate having such a professional, friendly, caring group of people handling this work. Thank you, very much.
Lake Lawn Resort General Manager
During the past month I have received an extraordinary number of glowing guest comments about the resort grounds, not just the inner courtyard or the entry way, but the grounds as a whole. Many say, "this is the best the grounds have ever looked" You should be really proud of your staff.
Grand Dominion
These Acres went above and beyond the call of duty.
This crew found an elderly woman that had fallen and could not get up in "The Luther Home" in Arlington Heights.
Weathersfield South
Last week I was at the Weathersfield South Board Meeting. During the open forum, there were several compliments about Acres as a whole, the snow clean-up, and the overall improvement of the association. Bob, you have done a spectacular job in engaging this Board to have full confidence in you and Acres. As you can probably imagine, I hear complaints more than compliments at Board Meetings. It was refreshing to hear all the positives!
Thank you for a job well done! I am so thrilled to continue our working relationship!
Thankful Resident
Good morning,
I wanted to share with you a picture of the 2 tractor drivers that helped the ambulance drivers during one of our horrific storms. They received an Excellence in Customer Service Award, an Acres Shirt and a gift card.
Thank you to all if you! The hard work does not go unnoticed.
Brookside Condos Resident
I have the responsibility for overseeing the snow & ice removal operations for a nearby municipality so I'm well aware of the challenges that a snow storm brings to those who take on these types of severe weather situations. The response, performance and dependability of the crews that perform this cold and tedious work for the Townplace West Development are outstanding to say the least. The results of their efforts are as professional, timely and detailed as any I have seen in my 28 years of overseeing winter snow operations. Just an absolutely fantastic job!!!
So thank you for that! You guys truly are doing a wonderful job!
Carillon Club
The crew is doing a super job. Please pass on my thanks and appreciation! Regards, Susan Petersen. 3945 Normandy Circle
Thank you to them. This is one tough job and I appreciate their efforts !! Thank you!!! Jean Jacobson 4011 Sumac Court
Thanks for the update. I think Acres is doing a great job! Appreciate their work. Arletta
Acres is doing a great job. Bob Aksamit. 2608 Cranbrook St.
Acres is doing an excellent job from my perspective. They work hard. Thanks for the update. Bob & Betty Duda
Grand Haven
I have the responsibility for overseeing the snow & ice removal operations for a nearby municipality so I'm well aware of the challenges that a snow storm brings to those who take on these types of severe weather situations. The response, performance and dependability of the crews that perform this cold and tedious work for the Townplace West Development are outstanding to say the least. The results of their efforts are as professional, timely and detailed as any I have seen in my 28 years of overseeing winter snow operations. Just an absolutely fantastic job!!!
Stationwalk - Wood Dale Resident
Acres is doing a fantastic job plowing our snow and it's very much appreciated! Merry Christmas!
Chateau Lorraine Resident
Hi Jim, I know that Acres has been very busy here at Chateau Lorraine these past couple of weeks dealing with repeated snowfalls. I just want to say that your crews have done an excellent job keeping our driveways and sidewalks clean. We all know that you cannot satisfy everyone 100% of the time, but the effort is appreciated. I've seen your crews plowing at some very early hours to ensure people can get their cars out of their driveways and get to work. It is much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Carillon Club Resident
Linda & I would like to express our appreciation to the ACRES Group on their timely and never ending "Winter Action Plan". What a great job they continue to do in keeping our streets and sidewalk clean to keep the homeowners safe from accidents during the snowy season. Thanks ACRES.
Southpointe Condos
Good morning, I received a very pleasant call from a unit owner today regarding what a fantastic job the snow removal crew did. Even the mail person complimented the same to this unit owner. Keep up the good work!! This is also very pleasing to me since I had the emergency on call phone this week and did not receive 1 call regarding snow issues!!!
Grand Dominion PM
Good afternoon, Cathy, I wanted to let you know that our Board meeting after last week's blizzard went very well. Our Board President made some remarks at the beginning of the meeting thanking Acres for the hard work and great job that they did. I was over the moon when our Homeowner audience burst into a round of applause. Thank you for all that you do to make our lives easier!
Stonegate Resident
Hi Judy! Can you please thank Acres group for the great job they did clearing the snow. They were really on top of it. We're in better shape than most places I've been. Thanks to Acres!
Grand Haven Resident
Hi Linda, I just wanted to share with you our limited experience on Sunday morning. Our flight was still scheduled to leave (actually they didn't cancel it until Sunday night when we were on the plane) and our son-in-law drove to GH to pick us up Sunday morning. The snow was so wet and heavy that an Acres truck was stuck near our 6-pk. They finally got out before our son-in-law got stuck. We carried our suitcases to the street and the Acres guys helped dig us out and push us. They could very well have yelled at us or ignored us, but they were very nice and working hard. The snow last year might have been worse, but the heaviness complicated removal greatly.
Briarcliffe Resident
I'm not sure if you are the appropriate person to direct this to, but had to let you know that…our snow removal has been fantastic! I have been so impressed. The folks were here all day yesterday, blizzard and all. I have a dog and we continue to walk rain or shine, so we really appreciate them keeping everything clean. The guys are also so friendly, professional and hard-working! Just had to let you know


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Building Emotional & Mental Wellness Globally
Employers have long realized the benefits of helping workers stay physically healthy, but many have been reluctant to venture into the less understood, often stigmatized realm of mental health issues. Today, that attitude is starting to change as organizations realize the extent of the problem and the toll it takes on productivity and business continuity.
- Nearly half the global population is affected by mental illness at some point in their lives.
- Some 300 million suffer from depression, often with bouts of anxiety.
- Work-related stress can exacerbate these symptoms, leading to absences and poor performance that impede companies from achieving their goals.
- Study after study shows that across widely disparate cultures, mental health problems have similar debilitating effects on an organization.
- A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that depression and anxiety (the most common psychological problems) cost the global economy a staggering $1 trillion per year.
Organizations have a Duty of Care to provide for the wellbeing, safety and security of their entire global workforce – including travelers, expatriates, and local nationals. Yet most organizations are not equipped or even aware of how to provide mental health services and how to incorporate the services into their current Duty of Care program. Most successful global corporations are defined by three fundamental values: ethos, Duty of Care, and corporate social responsibility/sustainability. The ideal organization has balanced these three themes and enveloped them in a culture of health/wellness.
Considerations when developing a Mental Health Strategy for your Global Workforce:
Content provided by:
Dr. Robert Quigley – Senior Vice President and Regional Medical Director, International SOS and MedAire, Americas Region
Stephen Galliano – Senior Vice President of Global Relations, Workplace Options, United Kingdom

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Lizard evolution studied by scientists
When hurricane Frances swept across the Bahamas nearly a decade ago, it wiped out all the lizards on scores of scrubby little islands, and gave a team of lizard-loving biologists a chance for a unique experiment in evolution.
The scientists, including a former postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley and a UC Davis professor, traveled to heavily forested Iron Cay, an island that was spared the hurricane's worst effects, and collected lizard couples at random. They carried them to seven tiny treeless islands where no lizards remained, and on each island they released a single pair.
The biologists were testing a 70-year-old theory in evolutionary biology called the "founder effect," which says that when a very small population "founds" a new and larger population of the same species, the founders' genes will play a dominant evolutionary role in the new population for generation after generation.
On Iron Cay, the critters, called brown anole lizards (Anolis sagrei), long ago evolved long hind legs useful for running swiftly along broad tree branches to avoid predators. But on the seven islands slammed by Frances, the anole lizards that drowned had short hind legs, much better adapted to scurrying in and out of the short, tangled, scrubby bushes that thrive there.
If the founder effect held up, succeeding generations of the transplanted lizards would maintain their long hind legs, although the original lizard residents of the bush-covered islands had short legs.
So, every year for four years the scientists sailed back to the islands to observe and measure the legs on each new generation of the castaway couples' descendants that were beginning to populate them.
After five or six generations, the founder effect appeared to be holding up, the scientists reported. Descendants of new lizard populations on the seven islands still show the long hind legs of their ancestors, the scientists say.
But another force of evolution also emerged - those long legs have been shortening year by year as each generation has begun adapting to the requirements of their new environment of scrub bushes.
Here was an example of Darwinian natural selection, the biologists noted.
Ernst Mayr, the famed German evolutionary biologist, first proposed the "founder effect," but because evolution takes place so slowly, biologists have almost never observed it in action, and many doubt that it's real.
"In this case, we've seen both the founder effect and natural selection operating right before our eyes - for the first time," said Jason Kolbe, first author of the team's report in the journal Science Express.
In August, Irene, another devastating hurricane, swept through the Bahamas and likely changed all life, including that of the founders and their progeny.
"We'll all be going back there in May to see what's happening to them," said Thomas Schoener, a team member and a professor of population biology at UC Davis who has been studying the brown anole lizards there for nearly 25 years.
Four of the five scientists who ran the experiment have UC connections: Schoener of UC Davis; Kolbe, who was a post doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley and at UC Davis, and is now at the University of Rhode Island; Jonathan Losos, a Harvard biology professor who got his doctorate at UC Berkeley and was a postdoctoral fellow at UC Davis; and David Spiller a project scientist, at UC Davis.
Manuel Leal, the fifth member of the team, is assistant professor of biology at Duke University.
Lizard experiment
A video can be found at links.sfgate.com/ZLHN.
David Perlman is The San Francisco Chronicle's science editor. firstname.lastname@example.com


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Five reasons to watch the Winter Olympics
If you're like me the summer edition of the Olympics carries a bit more interest than the winter version. But, there are still some great stories and amazing athletes to watch.
5. Curling – What was it, 1 or 2 Olympics ago, curling became the world's favorite pastime - for a few days anyway. Will this continue this year or will another sport take it's place like … OK nothing is that quirky. Curling it is.
4. Snowboarding – Welcome to the "X Games more people watch." In all seriousness, snowboarders are pretty much the cool kids at the games, and unlike other sports each time we watch them we see something new and impressive.
3. Hockey – Who will win this year? Ok, it shouldn't be a surprise right? Sweden on the men's side, and Canada on the women's side. But Russia, Canada and even the U.S. have a shot at the men's gold even though Russia hasn't ever won a gold in this event … who knew? For the women only Canada and the U.S. have played for a gold - how big of an upset would it be if anyone outside of those two made the gold medal game, let alone wins it?
2. Crazy People – The luge, skeleton and bobsled. You folks are crazy, I hope you don't crash, but when you do I understand people who watch NASCAR for the crashes.
1. Local connections – Cheer on your fellow Oregonians!
Tommy Ford – Alpine skiing
Laurenne Ross – Alpine skiing
Jacqueline Wiles – Alpine skiing
Sam Michener – Bobsled
Ben Ferguson – Snowboarding
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COLUMBIA, SC - Knoch Senior and shot put stud Jordan Geist came down to South Carolina to get in some early season competition in at the Bojangles Track and Field Classic. The Arizona commit took part in the Friday Night Thunder shot put competition and took the win throwing a meet record 74'10.25". The mark is also a current US No. 2 only behind Adrian Piperi of The Woodlands (TX).
The mark breaks the old meet record of 63'7" set back in 1997 by 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Reese Hoffa. Geist will be throwing again today in the discus and will look to claim another meet record.
The current record of 190'10" was set in 2011 by Justin Osking of Florida. Geist's current PR is
197'11". Watch Geist's shot put throw below.


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Check Out These Six Pumpkin Skincare Products For Glowing, Red Carpet-Ready Skin!
Get glowing skin like Lea Michele with the seasonal vegetable favorite!
We all know pumpkins are a seasonal fall favorite, especially around Halloween, but did you know that pumpkin enzymes are amazing for your skin? It's true! Check out these fabulous pumpkin products that can help you get gorgeous A-list skin:Use June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque, which exfoliates while it detoxifies and infuses moisture. Be sure to follow it up with Arcona Night Worker Cream, a powerful reparative cream-gel that works to repair skin and infuse hydration while you sleep. Jet-setters please note: it's also great to use when you fly.Be sure to get the pumpkin experience in the shower or bath as well. Savor Paris Pumpkin Body Wash uses the scent to delight and relax you, while Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Body Intensive Exfoliating Treatment uses pumpkin and papaya enzymes mixed with gentle acids to exfoliate dead skin cells.If you overdid it this summer in the sun, get your hands on Arcona Pumpkin Lotion. This body lotion contains pumpkin extracts and glycolic acid to improve skin's elasticity and reverse sun damage. Only use it once a day: a little of this powerful lotion goes a long way.Smelling good always makes you feel good. Spritz Bath and Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Spray after you bathe for a lingering seasonal scent that lasts all day!Beauty Bonus! Cornelia at Pierre Michel Salon has created a signature pumpkin masque that you can make in your own kitchen (Mandy Moore is a fan!)
- 15oz. can of Pumpkin puree
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp milk or soy milk
Mix, then apply mixture to a clean face and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove by dabbing a warm, damp washcloth to soften and break the masque it apart. Do not pull or wipe your skin.There you go! Ready to enjoy these seasonal delights? Have at it and enjoy, BFFs!
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Om SathGuru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Thiruvadikkae
"There! Vittobha goes in Royal Style!"
Sookshma Drishti is the ability to perceive subtle objects. The atom is a minute thing. Even more minute is the Jeevaswarupa (Soul). The soul is very minute and there is nothing more minute than it. While the soul is not perceptible for a person with ordinary senses, it becomes manifest to a Brahmajnani. Great sages like Vasisht also possessed this power. The following is an example of Swami's perceptive power that was innate to Him.
One day Swami was running in the streets of Thiruvannamalai pointing to the sky saying, "There! Vittobha goes in Royal Style! Ah! Ah!" (Sri Vittobha Swami- Maha Samadhi-Polur-34 kms from Thiruvannamalai)
On the day when Swami made the above observation, Sri Vittobha had attained Maha Samadhi. Swami made those remarks at 6 a.m. And at 11 a.m. a telegram was received in Thiruvannamalai that was an intimation of the news. Mahaan had perceived this by virtue of His Sookshma Drishti.
(Sri Vittobha Swami was a jeevan Mukta.)


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Karrie Ross
Thank you for taking the time to review at my artwork. I'm available for commission, installation work and more of my work can be seen at http://www.KarrieRossFineArt.com call me at 424-340-2000, California time.
"The motion of art actually creates its own physics. Visual Art in motion touches more people with a greater impact."
~Karrie Ross
Combining nature, and scientific forms and concepts, into abstract paintings, books, and installations exploring energy, social /political dynamics, connecting to space/time/location/gravitational pull. Los Angeles based.
- Through the processes of art-making, sculpture, art-book-projects, installations, curating, design, and feng shui, I example the many ways that energy enters our lives.
- My interest in Einsteins "everything in life is vibration" fascinates me. The belief everything that manifests itself in our life is there because it matches the vibration from our thoughts and actions.
- Metaphysical metaphorical amplified vibrations of balance, and the here-there-now-then. IT creates its own physics, art in motion touches more people with a greater impact.
- Participation installations as well as 2D work.
- My focus is to get people to connect and think.
"The entry for learning and teaching about energy is through the simplest form of creation… a smile / laugh / hug / twinkle in the eye… And our receptors are working all the time."
~Karrie Ross
Karrie lives to affect energy
Karrie studies energy. A vibrational movement mostly on a metaphysical metaphorical level. She meditates. She balances. She applies the vibrations of healing, feng shui and the here-there-now-then into her Work. She feels her Work creates its own physics, the visual in motion touches more people with a greater impact.
Through the processes of artmaking, sculpture, art-book-projects, installations, curation, design, and feng shui, Karrie examples the many ways that energy enters our lives. Her imagery ranges from the mysterious and humorous, to simplicity and depth of line and thought and through it all we can't take our eyes off it.
"The entry for learning and teaching is through the simplest form of creation... a smile / laugh / hug / twinkle in the eye... And our receptors are working all the time." ~Karrie Ross
Ross is an established native Los Angeles self taught visual artist... her art makes a difference. Her vibration works as a catalyst for others and her energy is in all that she creates. Each of her art-project books changes the lives of the participating artists. Her fascination has taken her to explore deeper the crowd dynamic and time and space concepts extended to installation form. Each of her artworks have a vibration that grows and expands over time. If you are around Karrie or her work long enough you'll know what I'm talking about. There is a magic, a compelling pull for question and exploration.
Ross has been exhibiting her work since the 1980s and is included in corporate, and retail collections, and installations around the world. A journey where her art shows up in a broad variety of venues — and the vibration continues to expand each year. Her work has been exhibited at a three Museum location traveling show 2014-2015, to the grand Salone d'Ingresso of Il Palazzo della Provincia di Frosinone, Italy and at the OMA Oceanside Museum of Art and RAM Riverside Art Museum in California; the Los Angeles Municipal Arts Gallery; the Lancaster Museum MOAH; and has been part of shows at a variety of local and regional Southern California contemporary art galleries. She is also a guest lecturer at local art classes in the SoCal area.; and has been interviewed by a variety of arts entertainment shows — exhibitions have been written up in publications such as Cartwheel, Hollywood Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Huffington Post, to name a few as well as reviews in the video below.
In the end, Ross is about the seeing of oneself and the knowing of ones personal energy. Her work is her on-going creative exploration.
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Possible future opportunities for risk and capability assessments in the BSR
The From Gaps to Caps project is a continuation of the 14.3 project and should be considered as a necessary step to solve problems related to the development of a resilience assessment methodology. An elaborated methodology will allow a comparison of different resiliences among the Baltic Region States and optimize the regional security structure. In…Continue reading


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by mrCane
Only one week into the season I would like to raise a point that we may be looking at a changing of the guard in the 3rd base position. Not that it would be dramatic, but it would definately benefit owners who took Longoria about 15-20 picks later than Wright.
What they both offer in real life is great defense, good character, young, athletic and talented. In the world of fantasy we have two guys with very similar numbers. Power – I would give the nod to Longoria. With 27 bombs in 4 months last year he displayed what he is capable of on the Major League level. Speed – This goes to Wright who should steal 5-10 more bases annually than Longoria. Average – This goes to Wright, only because Longoria has yet to bat .300 in the Majors, but I do feel this gap will close rapidly. RBI and RS – I would have to call a draw because they both hit on good teams in similar spots of the lineup.
Ultimately the decision comes down to HR and SB, who offers more. My intuition tells me that by year ends their numbers will look something like this
Longoria .292 36hr 104rs 117rbi 9sb Wright .307 27hr 108rs 113rbi 17sb With numbers like these the slight bump goes toward David Wright and his +8sb. If that gap were to close to say 5sb then my edge goes toward Longoria.
For what its worth, right now I would trade Longoria to acquire David Wright straight up. My reason being that Wright has better numbers left and Longoria will not continue at a pace of 145hr. No matter who you choose, you won't be wrong.
In other news….
- Elijah Dukes now has a starting position in Washington. His combination of speed and power makes him an intriguing pick up in roto formats. With the addition of Dukes comes the subtraction of Lastings Milledge who was sent to the minors.
- Ryan Franklin closed the game last night and its likely he is going to get some opportunities in St. Louis. If your looking for saves, he could be a nice pick up.
- Jon Lester took another beating last night at the hands of Oakland. Pitchers usually take longer to shake the cobwebs than batters do. If you can you might want to bench him next start until he rights the ship; but you always run the risk of missing a gem.
- Some other pitchers who had rough outings are Randy Johnson and Chien-Ming Wang. In fact neither has thrown well since the season started. It's not time to throw the towel in, but monitor progress. It should be noted that Wang is down 6mph on his power sinker.
- I recently added Dexter Fowler in a 15 team no bench roto league, and I'm excited about that pick up. First, I don't see Seth Smith holding Fowler off for playing time. Second, Fowler has batted leadoff for the Rockies, can run and has a little pop.
- Josh Johnson is rewarding owners who drafted him as a 3rd starter with ace numbers. I for one feel that Johnson will be excellent all year and if someone wants to sell high, this is a guy you can buy because his stats wont sink.
- Mark Teixeira missed another game and could be in danger of landing on the DL. Wrists are tricky business, just ask Derrek Lee, Nomar Garciapara and Big Papi all good hitters who suffered a major wrist injury. Right now Tex doesn't have a major injury and a DL stint may help to keep it that way.


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Ports Of Call XXL
Now we got it the long awaited POC XXL. We wait for your comments in the forum section. POC XXL has some nice features,
as multiple freights, independant destinations, and you can change speed and destination
while the ship is on the way. More harbours, More ships and more freights (passenger are possible, something
also in the real cargo shiping and we have passenger ships also), and tankers and of course more players (8).
Now the network support is implemented for LAN Networks. And the stockmarket is available also.
LANGUAGES of the game (some are partially translated): German, English, Français, Dutch, Norsk, Swedish, Daenish, Italien, Espańol, Türkçe, Hrvatski, Faroese, Finnish, Polish.
New is the support for User ADDON on ship, harbors and goods.
POC XXL can call POC Sim3d for harbours and events to play in 3D, you need a Platinum License for this feature. Platinum Licenses are valid for all POC Versions that is all updates and release versions !!
Please help us by buying a license to have an ongoing POC XXL development - we will add user wishes (see forum) also, this is the first know (by us) game like this with so much user influence. **** The Platinum License is valid for all POC Versions also for future updates and releases **** !!
POC XXL will have an online possibility and then you can enter the values in a highscore list here on this homepage. We really got a lot of feedback of ideas for poc, but you still can add ideas for next updates: write to email@example.com or better use the forum.
As many poc users requested we have opened now a forum for discussions.
system requirements
3d video card with OpenGL or Direct 3D is recommended
Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, VISTA
300 MHz processor should be ok, DirectX 8 (3 for NT) or higher recommened.
Use the latest graphic drivers - this is very important !
please send us reports on both working and non working systems! We want to build a list and we try to help. POC XXL does not require a fast processor as POC Sim 3D does, there are only some 3D elements, but that's what we want to know also out of the beta test.
Now here it is the current version of POC XXL:
rev 1.0.13 from 11 march 2012
[64 mb]
WEB based installer - rev 1.0.13 from 11 march 2012
[800 kb]
Runtimepackage if problems with the Wise-manager installer above (msvcr71... missing)
US download preliminary Manual in PDF Format [2457 kb]
DE download vorlaeufiges Handbuch (Deutsch) im PDF Format [2MB]
NL download preliminary Manual (Nederlands) by Tom Hoenderop (date: 21-05-2004). [2MB]
DN download preliminary Manual (Dansk - Dänisch) by Anders Juncker (date: 19-07-2005). [2MB]
please send bugreports to email@example.com This is really very helpful
[1.0.13] The waterline now depends on the current load of a ship. Heavy loaded ships are displayed deeper in the water, when departing or in the worldmap.
[1.0.11] expiration date set now updated to almost unlimited use.
[1.0.9] easier license installation. Pocsim3d supported again
[1.0.7] dynamic user addons for more ships, harbours and goods, several display enhancements.
[1.00.04] many improvements on the previous versions, user addon support for example, also take a look at the FORUM. We now use VB 6. SP6 of the runtimepackage, some systems might need a reboot if necessary. You can also download the runtimepackage directly from microsoft for example also. The runtime package is also suggested if you use the online installer of a previous version. You can use the web based installer which is able to laod the differences automatically for an upgrade.
[0.99.70] New are the user addons for ships, habors and goods, as have several providers (see forum) for new ships we now support the handling of user addons.
[0.99.62] New parts with german translations. Other will follow.
[0.99.61B] Now the setup better handles VISTA installation. The error message OIK32 not registered should not appear anymore (former your had to register the OCX yourself in admin modus), We also recommend to set the following propertys (right click on the pocxxl.exe): 1) Disable visual themes 2) Disable desktop composition 3) Disable display scaling on high DPI settings
timelimit in unregistered demo-mode: 1 hour per gamebuy a license
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If you've never tried anal sex before, it can seem like a big effing deal. And like any other sex act, it's something that you should – in fact, must – prepare for. Preparation and communication are always key when it comes to trying new sex things.
1 Educate yourself
Anal sex can be daunting, especially if you've been exposed to the endless misinformation and taboos out there about it. One of the most important parts of being able to enjoy the experience is educating yourself on what to expect. Take some time to research any subject that might make you nervous – whether that be hygiene, sensations or psychological aspects. Don't rush into it if you don't feel ready.
2 Talk with your partner
Make sure that you and your partner have discussed having anal sex prior to partaking in it. Consent is key in all play and surprising your partner with a new sexual experience is never a good idea. Discuss and establish your comfort level and take small steps. There's no need to pressure yourself or your partner to do something they're not ready for. Knowing what to expect and feeling comfortable and ready will help you both have the most enjoyable experience.
3 Try it alone first
The same way that masturbation was, and is, extra important for understanding your vulva and growing comfortable with different sensations, it's a really great way to prepare yourself for anal sex as well. When you're on your own, you can experiment with different sensations and, if you're comfortable, sizes of anal toys, to prepare yourself. Anal beads are a great way to train your anus on your own.
4 Hygiene
A lot of people get hung up on the mess. Before anal sex, there are certainly cleaning techniques, but it's always good to keep in mind that you are, after all, sticking something in your bum. The more comfortable you get with a possible bit of poop, the less shocked you'll be if it happens.
That said, if you want to take extra precautions beyond a baby wipe or soap and water, you can use an enema for a deeper, more comprehensive clean.
5 Start small
As I like to say, you can't go from 0 to penis. If you've begun with solo play, it's a great idea to start with fingering and graduate to toys of slightly larger sizes. The same goes if you've been playing with a partner. Work with smaller toys, like a small plug or triplet anal beads before you move to a penis.
7 Go slow
By going slow, you'll give yourself time to adjust to the size and sensations without becoming overwhelmed or off-put by the feeling. If you're on the receiving end, walk your partner through what feels good – helping to manage the pace. If you're on the giving end, make sure to pay attention to your partner at all times so that you're on the same page.


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Director of Global Regulatory Affairs
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Director of Global Regulatory Affairs
Northeastern University
July 8, 2020
Boston, Massachusetts
Director of Global Regulatory Affairs
About Northeastern:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto are regional platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research. Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts.
About the Opportunity:
The Director of Global Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for the exploration of regulatory environments for Northeastern University's global expansion while managing ongoing regulatory compliance of the growing network of global campuses and program delivery. This will include establishing a framework for regulatory exploration; ongoing regulatory compliance reporting and management; serving as a key collaborator in developing and optimizing the university's service functions in coordination with the Office of Chancellor, Office of Provost, colleges, regional/global campuses, Office of Government Relations, and other academic/administrative units.
The Director of Global Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for performing research, execution, and management of regulatory compliance requirements for all campus locations and programs. The Director of Global Regulatory Affairs will be managing the overall regulatory infrastructure for the university's operations from a state, province, federal and country regulatory and licensing perspective. This will include coordinating all administrative functions, reporting, and managing new/growth as well as on-going projects for the University.
This position will also have to identify, develop, and execute comprehensive best practices for global regulatory management for Northeastern University, including policy formulation, awareness as well as familiarity with governmental regulations, statutory requirements and restrictions, initial and ongoing reporting requirements at all regulatory levels. This position will be required to manage multiple simultaneous projects and must have excellent leadership and communication skills in managing numerous priorities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel & Chief Advisor for International and Immigration Services, the Director of Global Regulatory Affairs will manage the Global Regulatory Affairs team and serve as the liaison for the University with governing regulatory oversight bodies at the state, province, and federal level for all campus locations and program approvals.
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Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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In this guide we will describe how you can use Jamf School to configure the Classroom app for your teachers.
Before you can start using the classroom app, there are a few requirements needed:
- The classroom app on the Teachers device (the app doesn't work on student devices)
- 1:1 iPad with assigned Teacher as owner.
- Both the teacher and student iPad needs to be upgraded to iOS 9.3 or later. Without this latest update it just won't work.
- Both iPads need to be on the same (WiFi) network and need to be able to connect to each other directly. The communication between the classroom app and the student iPad is done directly and securely, so Jamf School can't detect what is being sent.
- Bluetooth must be enabled on both iPads to detect each others presence, because iBeacons are used.
- Both iPads need special configuration through a special education profile. This is the responsibility of Jamf School and the configuration for that is explained in this guide. You can check if the iPads already has this profile on the 'profiles' tab of the device details page. Here it should display a profile named 'ZuluDesk Education Profile (version:xxx)'. If this is missing, on either iPad it also won't work.
- If there is a restriction in one of the active profiles that disables "Allow screen captures", the screen sharing in the Classroom app also doesn't work.
The configuration
To be able to use the Classroom app as a teacher, the classes have to be defined. Classes in Jamf School are special types of user groups that contain teachers and students. There are 2 options to create a class, creating a new one or migrating an existing user group to a class.
Option 1) Creating a new class
Start by making a class in your Jamf School: Environment > Classes.
- Click here on the "Add Class" button to start making a class.
- A new window will pop up for creating the class. You can set the name and description for the class your are creating. When you've added a name and description you can click on the next button.
- In this screen you can add students to the class. These students are the students that are manageable when the teacher selects this class in the Classroom app. Add students by clicking the "Add Student" button. (Note: You can filter on groups to make it easier to find certain students.) After you selected your students you can click next to add one or more teachers.
- Here you can search for teachers you want to add to the class. Just like students, you can add multiple teachers.
- Click the finish button to create the class. This will also take you back to the class overview.
Option 2) Migrating an existing user group
When you already have user groups configured that are classes, you can easily migrate this group to a class by clicking the "Migrate this class" button on the group details page. This will also keep any teachers that could manage this user group in the ZuluDesk Teacher app.
Now you can install the Classroom app on the iPads that are associated with the teachers, via the Apple App Store or by adding this app in Jamf School. You can check if the configuration of a class has been sent to the iPad by looking for a "Install Education Profile" command in the activity log.
Tip: You can add the Classroom App through VPP and this enables you to add the Classroom app automatically to all devices of the teachers.
If you have configured the class and device in the correct way, you will get an overview of the classes this teacher has been assigned to.
Note: If you have only a single class assigned to a teacher, you will go straight to the overview of that class.
For a full guide for using the Classroom app, see http://images.apple.com/education/docs/Classroom_Guide_Education_9.3.pdf


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1. Ibrahimovic would be perfect for Man Utd - if he liked Louis Van Gaal!
It is an open secret that PSG would happily cash in on Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer, but the Swedish forward's wages, and unique temperament, appear to be putting off any potential buyers.
But despite being one of the most high maintenance footballers in the world, the 33-year-old is a serious talent and his goal in the first-half against United displayed his power, awareness and cool finishing ability.
Such a charismatic centre-forward would be perfect for United and a top quality short-term solution to their goalscoring problems, but having called Louis van Gaal a 'pompous a---' in his autobiography, Zlatan and LVG appear a unlikely match.
2. De Gea needs to sharpen up and prepare for one more year in Manchester
David de Gea made his Manchester United debut at Soldier Field in 2011, but he probably never expected to be back in Chicago this summer after ending last season seemingly destined for Real Madrid.
The reality, however, is that Real have not made their move, he has not pushed for a transfer and the end result is that he remains United's keeper.
De Gea does not look fully focussed and he was poor in the first-half before being replaced at half-time by Sam Johnstone.
But with the Premier League campaign just nine days away, he must now prepare for another year at Old Trafford and show that he is not distracted by uncertainty.
3. Rooney and Depay might turn out to be an excellent partnership
Louis van Gaal believes Memphis Depay can solve Manchester United's goalscoring problems in tandem with Wayne Rooney this season, despite the young winger arriving from PSV Eindhoven with no experience of English football.
Rooney and Depay have looked sharp during the US tour, however, and they gave their best performance together against PSG.
• 'United's attempt to sign Ronaldo hit by £84.5m price tag'
Both players are neat and tidy on the ball, keen to work quick one-twos and exchange positions and, at this early stage, the pair look a much better fit than Rooney and Robin van Persie.
If they can develop a partnership comparable to the Andy Cole-Dwight Yorke pairing, then United can look forward to a productive double act.
4. Shirt sales show USA really is the land of opportunity...
Manchester United's ten-year shirt deal with Adidas comes into force at midnight on Friday, but you would never have guessed it by the merchandise stalls inside Soldier Field which were selling the current Nike shirt for $60.
At kick-off time, the Nike shirt was just 46 hours away from being obsolete and consigned to history, but they know how to make a buck in the States and this was certainly a classic example of squeezing every last ounce from a money-making opportunity.
• Louis van Gaal admits 'I don't know where Angel di Maria is' ahead of PSG transfer
Let's just hope those who left the game with a new United shirt don't head into an Adidas store any time soon.
5. Van Gaal still hasn't solved United's defensive problems
So much for Manchester United signing a dominant centre-half this summer, as was planned by Louis van Gaal.
With just over a month to go until the transfer deadline, the gaping hole at centre-half is yet to be filled, with Van Gaal starting with Daley Blind in that position in each of the four games on tour.
Blind is a good footballer with an eye for a pass, but the Holland international is too slow to play at centre-half and he is not the commanding figure that United need at the heart of their back four.
Chris Smalling, who ended last season well, has made way for Blind. Had he been dropped in favour of a Sergio Ramos or Thiago Silva, it would have been understandable, but Blind appears nothing more than a stop-gap.


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After our feeding frenzy in New York we headed to Boston, and felt like we had to detox for a bit, so for dinner we had a simple meal of instant noodles in our hotel room. Feeling suitably detoxed the next day, we went straight for lunch in Quincy Market with a friend of A's, YL, who's doing a PhD in Harvard, and very kindly agreed to bring us around the city.
When in Boston it would be an absolute sin not to have lobster and clam chowder. There are numerous stalls in Quincy Market selling lobster and clam chowder, but A remembered having one from a particular store that was pretty good when she came to Boston about 3 years ago. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, so we set out to find that stall from her memory.
The clam chowder at Boston and Maine Fish Company is seriously good. It's rich and creamy and packed full of seafood, absolutely overflowing in that little cup that they serve it in. A packet of oyster crackers are given together with the chowder, but they don't add very much to the dish except for some texture perhaps. You can have, as YL did, your clam chowder in a bread bowl, which is probably a meal in itself if you finish the bread bowl too.
We got ourselves a lobster roll, which was just stuffed with lobster. They don't scrimp on portions here for sure, and are equally big on taste. While tucking into our lobster roll, we saw our steamed lobster being prepared. The cook dunks the entire lobster in a pot, and after a while, it emerges red as a, …, lobster. He butchers the lobster, and presents the entire thing on a plate with some corn and butter.
What better way to have lobster than to eat it fresh and au natural? The lobster was slightly overcook, but still sweet and wonderful enough on its own without needing the bit of butter on the side. The corn was mushy though, so we barely touched it.
Overall this was a really nice meal, and A got a really good chance to catch up with her Primary School classmate, YL. If we had more time in Boston we would definitely have returned to Quincy Market to try out the food at other stalls, as they all looked really good.
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With all benefits of existing binocular harnesses (which also offer a good method of attaching mini/micro chest rigs), there are some disadvantages in their design.
Its straps become twisted – see picture below.
With all benefits of existing binocular harnesses (which also offer a good method of attaching mini/micro chest rigs), there are some disadvantages in their design.
Its straps become twisted – see picture below.
Recently I met in the internet two concepts of chest rigs' harnesses, which I can describe only as "borderline genius". So I was jealous as a devil and can't eat, sleep and surf the web peacefully – until I figured a new concept combining both.
The main problem with my wanna-make chest rigs is the number of attachment points – as these rigs are supposed to be light, they have only four attachment points, not six, as heavier rigs do. So with six points its easier to both keep chestrig high (with upper and upper-side points) and anchor it on the waist (with lower-side points). It is far more harder with only four points, oh, so sadly to know.
After long hours of intense
-h-a-t-e- research, I decided to make upper points of four-point harness to work as traditional upper points on six-point harness, and lower points of four-point harness as both upper-side and lower-side points on six-point harness.
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I will preface this wedding-related blog post as I have been as of late by saying that what I am writing here is my personal opinion of wedding receptions. In no way am I judging any other couple who choose to do their wedding in a different manner. I am simply writing from my own personal experiences from photographing weddings for the past twelve years, attending weddings of friends and planning our own wedding. Whatever type of reception that you choose for your wedding will be perfect because you chose it to fit yourselves and that is awesome.
Right from the beginning of the planning for our wedding we knew that we would have a cocktail reception. While we love hosting dinner parties and one of my most favourite things to do is to sit down and have a proper meal with people that I love, the idea of doing this in a room of 120 people just did not appeal to us. In fact, I don't think that we ever considered having a traditional sit-down wedding reception. From the get-go it was all about a cocktail one.
When I am photographing a wedding, one of my most favourite times to capture great candids is during the cocktail hour. I love this time between the ceremony and reception when guests are mingling. They're talking & listening, they're excited and they are moving around. You can see guests being introduced to other guests. Old friends seeing one another for the first time in years. The bride and groom being hugged by everyone. It's pretty wonderful. At a formal sit-down reception, once this cocktail hour is up, guests sit at their assigned seat at some table and then they basically stay there, seated, for the majority of the evening. Sure, they can talk to the other guests at their table or get up to grab a drink at the bar (if said bar is open during dinner) but otherwise, that assigned seat is their home-base for the night. We did not like this idea. We want our friends and family to be up and moving around for the entirety of the evening. We want them to talk to some people and then move onto the next. We want them to dance and drink and eat as they please. We simply want more flow and movement throughout the evening. So how do you pull off a successful cocktail reception?!
Prepare Your Guests
When hosting a cocktail wedding reception, make sure that your guests know ahead of time. They need to know if it's going to be a usual formal evening or not. If they know that it is a cocktail reception, they can mentally prepare for it. The ladies may choose to not wear those 3″ platforms knowing that they may not have a designated seat, they may bring a purse that has a strap as opposed to that stylish clutch since there won't be a designated table to rest it on, etc. Let your guests know ahead of time what the evening will be all about. On our invitations we worded it like this "Cocktail Reception. You will be well fed!"
Feed the People
I bet that you have been to a cocktail wedding reception before that was maybe not the greatest evening of your life. The biggest complaint that I have heard from guests who have attended them is this: they left hungry. A cocktail reception does not mean that you do not feed your guests or that you feed them any less than what you would at a standard sit-down wedding reception. You need to feed your guests and you need to feed them well. Even if your reception starts after a normal dinner time, you still need to have plenty of food available for your guests (especially when you are planning on feeding them alcohol!). Treat it like a normal dinner meal. A few passed h'or doerves and a cheese table will not suffice. Without giving away all of the surprises that we are planning for our wedding, I will say that we are going to have five official food stations plus a couple of bonus items. The food stations will have chefs working behind them and all food items will be available throughout the entire wedding reception (along with the bar!). The idea is that if you are hungry, you can grab some food and eat but there is no rush to do so. I like the idea that it is available whenever you choose to take advantage so you are not waiting on anyone (or rushing a server to get that last slider that he is passing around!).
Another pet peeve about cocktail receptions is not having enough seating. If your guests have been prepped to know that it is a cocktail reception, they should understand ahead of time that they will not have an assigned seat. However, you do need to provide enough tables and chairs for a sufficient number of guests to be seated at any number of time. Trying to balance that plate of delicious food while holding a cocktail and standing in heels is just not a pretty sight. Our wedding planner recommended that we have seating for 75% of the wedding guests. This would allow for tables for people to sit and eat or take a break from standing but also allows everyone to understand that those chairs are for sharing so take a breather for a bit and then get on up and move around so the next crew can rest and eat. We will be reserving two tables for our immediate family since having a seat for my grandmother is important, as is having one for my sister who will be traveling from Mexico with her six month old and five year old daughters.
Water the People
When you have a cocktail wedding reception and you are serving alcohol, you need to be responsible for your guests by also having water and non-alcoholic beverages available. Technically the safe way to play is one glass of water should be had for every alcoholic drink consumed. When at a sit-down reception, there is usually always water easily accessible on the tables. When at a cocktail reception, this is not the case. Do not make your guests line up for the bar to ask for a glass of water. Instead, have some available that they can serve themselves. This will encourage them to be responsible and will also ease some of the busyness from your bartenders. At our wedding we will have a separate table with glasses, straws and pour-your-own water and something non-alcoholic (I'm thinking pink lemonade!).


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NHTSA probing Hyundai Santa Fe for front axle issueBy Kevin Davis on Friday, July 12th, 2013
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the Hyundai Santa Fe sport utility vehicle (SUV) after receiving complaints that vehicle can suddenly lose power, reports Detroit Free Press.
The agency has two complaints that the right-front axle shaft can fail on 2013 models.
The investigation covers about 50,000 vehicles. Investigators will determine if the problem is big enough to require a recall.
No injuries or crashes have been reported.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Description: This is a digital painting I made a couple days ago and while I was live I also worked on it because I really wanted to finish it off so I can submit it as a lesson. To start the day I will finish uploading my tuts from yesterday that I didn't get a chance to do. So here is "how to draw skull tattoos", step by step. What I love about this drawing (besides the painting) is the concept design. I love how the skull came out looking like it has this rocky texture to go with rough horns. In another view of this skull you could either say it's have bull half man, or you can say it is the skull of the devil. Whatever idea that comes to mind works for me. Now that I have uploaded this lesson, it's now time for you to start drawing a tattoo of a skull in your own way. Peace out people and enjoy.


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Dogs have always fascinated me, I'm often found delving through the archives, studies and surveys on canine behaviour looking to bring my readers my latest finds.
People often ask if I fear ever running out of material and after a few years research I now answer that as long as there are dogs there will always be something new to find out about our canine friends.
Below I have put together a few quirky things about dogs that I hope you may find interesting.
Wet dogs can generate more force than a Formula One racing driver when shaking themselves and have been known to shake seventy per cent of the water off their coats in four seconds and we look for efficient ways of drying them!
Studies have shown that small dogs have more dreams than their bigger counterparts. Smaller breeds of dogs may have a dream every ten minutes or so unlike larger breeds such as the Great Dane who are likely to dream every hour.
The more wolf-like breeds have seen a resurgence in ownership in the last few years due to shows such as Game of Thrones and the sheer amount of memes that highlight them on social media. It may surprise a lot of people to learn that the Shih Tzu is a breed that is more closely related to the wolf than many other breeds!
You may have often heard how rare Pandas are. What is less commonly known is that there is a British breed of dog, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, that is now sadly rarer than the Giant Panda.
Statistically studies have shown a third of dogs are left-pawed, a third are right-pawed and the remaining third show no paw preference. Interestingly right-pawed dogs have been shown to be bolder and more inquisitive than their left-pawed counterparts. Right-pawed canines are also statistically more likely to pass the training needed to become a Guide Dog.
If you really need any more reason to take your furry friend for a walk then it might interest you to know that research has shown that dogs are more confident exploring with their owner at their side than with any other person.
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Such a vibrant, lush recycled red wedding favour seed packet! It is made from quality recycled red paper – a bit different from the usual manilla seed packets! The seed packet measures 9 x 12 cm and contains British-grown British Wild Poppy seeds
The seed packet is personalised on the back with your names – please advise these in the box above – with the sowing instructions underneath.
How to sow Poppy seeds
Poppy seeds are so easypeasy to sow – simply choose a sunny, weed-free spot (or a pot of peat-free compost) and sprinkle on the seeds. No need to cover them with soil/compost – just gently press them into the soil. Water well and wait for them to germinate, watering if necessary.
All you ever wanted to know About Poppies
Poppies are probably the most recognisable native British wildflower. They annual wildflowers (ie, flower and die in one year) that attract butterflies, bees and hoverflies (hoverflies really love them!) Poppies are good self-seeders and often spring up in disturbed ground, the seed having lay dormant for many years. The plant's Anglo-Saxon name is popig. Its Latin name is papaver rhoeas. Rhoeas may come from the Greek, rho, which may mean red. Pliny, the brainy Ancient Greek chap, claimed that papaver derived from papa = pap, the mashed up food of babies, poppy juice being added to it to help the infants to sleep (don't try this at home!) It may also relate to the Latin papula, "papule", due to the rounded seed capsules. Poppy seeds have been found that date as far back as 25,000 years. An average Poppy produces about 17,000 seeds.
The Poppy is also a symbol of remembrance because its red flowers represent the blood of the dead. To the ancient Greeks it symbolised regeneration – Venus is sometimes represented with an apple in one hand and a Poppy flower in the other. It has been used in potions as an antidote to those bewitched to love someone they really don't want to. Poppies were made into dolls by country children – fold down the petals to make a skirt and hold it in place with a belt of grass.
Poppies grow to a height of about 2 feet and love being in the sun. Leave the seedheads on after flowering so that the seeds scatter around your garden for next year.#
A perfect rred wedding favour that doesn't have to be for a red-themed wedding only!


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California: The Tempest – Pacoima
California: The Tempest
Pacoima, Los Angeles
Pacoima is a densely populated 6 square-mile neighborhood in the northeast corner of the city of Los Angeles. It's nestled between the 5, 118 and 210 freeways with Hansen Dam at the south edge and the city of San Fernando adjacent to the north. Pacoima has a reputation as plagued with gangs, but it is an area with many parks and a lot of non-profit organizations serving the community with particular interest in lifting up the lives of its young people. Ask most residents about their favorite place and they'll tell you it's home, where families gather and celebrate outdoors a lot. For many years Pacoima was one of the only neighborhoods where African American veterans could buy a house and it became a bedroom community for the aeronautical industry. When the jobs left so did many of those residents and the demographics shifted to a Latino majority. Street vendors, busy bus lines, multiple churches and a few ranchos with horses are all part of this cityscape.
Performances: February 5, 6 & 7, 2015,
indoors at ArTES
Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academy
1001 Arroyo Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340 (View Map)
7:30pm Curtain.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested donation $10)
Seating is limited so call to reserve your seats: 1-800-578-1335
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Local resident Karen Covarrubias is in the touring cast of California: The Tempest. She played the role of The Vender in our 2010 collaborative production in Pacoima, It's All Bueno.
Cornerstone has done two previous collaborations with the community of Pacoima. In 1993 we produced Rushing Waters which performed at The Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley. When we returned in 2010 for our 7th Institute Summer Residency, we partnered again with The Boys & Girls Club but also with Youth Speak Collective Maclay Community Center, First United Methodist Church of Pacoima and others. It's All Bueno, an adaptation of the story of Candid, was written by Sigrid Gilmer and directed by Juliette Carrillo, with original music by David Molina. The play performed at Project Youth Green, Pacoima's community garden located in Jessup Park. The play that told the adventure of two sisters leaving the shelter of their parents' home and learning about their home town by taking the bus, visiting Costco and other important landmarks of he neighborhood. It's All Bueno had a cast of 54 and 43 of the performers were local residents. We had a great community crew, too! Approximately 700 people attended the performances.


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February 19, 2014
Declassified FBI documents confirm the existence of an Islamic jihadist enclave in Texas that is part of a network in the U.S. identified by the Department of Homeland Security as a terrorist organization.
The enclave belongs to the network of Muslims of the Americas, which is linked to the Pakistani-based militant group Jamaat al-Fuqra, according to an investigation by the Clarion Project and ACT! For America Houston.
Jamaat al-Fuqra was founded in New York in 1980 by Sheik Mubarak Ali Gilani, an Islamic cleric in Pakistan who at one time was in Pakistani custody in connection with the abduction of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.
Muslims of the Americas says it has a network of 22 "villages" around the U.S., with headquarters at an encampment in the Catskill Mountains near Hancock, N.Y., called Holy Islamberg, as WND reported in 2006. An investigative report at the time found neighbors of Islamberg were deeply concerned about military-style training taking place there and frustrated by an apparent lack of attention from federal authorities.
WND also reported in 2006 that Jamaat al-Fuqra has collaborated with major terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah and al-Qaida.
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A moment in Philmusic.com's History: The site domain was registered in December 1996. We are at most, probably one of the longest running Philippine websites around!
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Giant? meron na. check mo yung previous page. hehe
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Guess what I did today?
Yeah, more packing. I thought I might actually be able to take a break from it today, but before I know it, the day was filled with sorting through items and putting them in boxes, a trash bag, or the yard sale/donate pile.
And all of this packing has made me think a lot about stuff. What we keep, why we keep it, why certain things are harder to get rid of then others. It really is a fascinating thing.
So, let's talk about stuff! A whole series on stuff!! Seriously.
Welcome to "The Stuff Series".
Sooo…as I have been thinking about where to start this series and, as I've been making decisions about everything that goes into a box the past two weeks, I kept coming back to the same question…
What is the purpose of stuff?
Have you ever really thought about the purpose of the stuff you have in your home? I mean…really thought about it?
After doing some of my own pondering, while packing, I arrived at a simple answer…
My stuff is there for me.
Mind-blowingly simple, right? It is simple, but when you recognize that each item in your home is there for you, it's a game-changer.
Your stuff is there for you.
This means that your stuff shouldn't feel like a burden. You shouldn't feel like you have to keep something just because you paid money for it and never used it or because someone gave it to you, but you don't really like it. You can let go of things that you used to love, but your style has changed. You can get rid of clothes that are too small, and kitchen gadgets that you never use, and stuff in boxes in the attic that you haven't seen in 20 years, but you thought you might need some day. Get rid of the hasty purchases and half-finished projects, things bought with good intentions, and things someone once told you to keep.
Your stuff should make you smile. It should solve a problem. It should make your life easier and more comfortable.
Because, if your stuff isn't there for YOU (and your family is included in that YOU)…
Why is it there?
Find more of The Stuff Series HERE.


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BISHOP. An ecclesiastical officer, who is the chief of the clergy of his diocese, and is the archbishop's assistant. Happily for this country, these officers are not recognized by law. They derive all their authority from the churches over which they preside. Bishop's COURT, Eng. law. An ecclesiastical court held in the cathedral of each diocese, the judge of which is the bishop's chancellor.


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Washington DC: Sir Ian McKellen has admitted that Supreme Court's decision to legalise gay marriages in the US is a great relief.
The Tony Award winner expressed his excitement on America joining other countries who have legalised same-sex marriages, and said that with this new change there would be a rapid domino effect, E! Online has reported.
The 76-year-old legendary star also hoped that America's decision will further influence countries around the world, which have yet to accept LGBT marriage as a right.
However in a separate interview with another publication, McKellen mentioned that while it was a great accomplishment, people now needed to work on diminishing the prejudice that surrounds the LGBT community.
Septuagenarian McKellen had made his sexual orientation known early in his career, but it was only in 1988 that he 'came out' in an interview to the BBC Radio. He commented "I have many regrets about not coming out earlier, but one of them might be that I didn't engage in the politicking."


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With new HD standards being adopted by TV stations and homes throughout the world, audiences are demanding a higher quality, surround sound experience. Broadcast audio operators also have to handle increasingly complex productions with ease—from news to sports to live show production, in the studio or on the road, with a zero fault tolerance. That's why modern broadcasters look to the System 5-B—a standalone, high-performance digital audio mixing system that represents the pinnacle of broadcast digital audio console design to handle any challenge.
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Independent testing laboratory serving the worldwide pharmaceutical, OTC, medical device, cosmetic and specialty chemical industries. Evaluates and tests products
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Specialise in the calibration of EMC equipment. UKAS approved EMC test facility.
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Calibration, repair, design and sales of electronic test, measurement, and control systems.
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On site repair and calibration of Lloyd and Chatillon Materials Testing Systems.
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Provide calibration and resurfacing service of granite surface plates. All calibrations are traceable to N.I.S.T. Comply to ISO/IEC 17025.
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Calibration, service and repair of measuring and testing equipment.
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Provides sales and service of precision measuring devices as well as surveying optical equipment.
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Repair and calibrate all makes and model types of instrumentation.
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Flow measurement and calibration facilities. Development testing for valves and flowmeters.
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As many of you know, I bought some land surrounding the Herring flagpole in Iowa last year. The flagpole was raised in the rural Iowa community of Herring on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, to celebrate the end to the final and greatest war the world had witnessed up to that point in history.
Herring, Iowa was one of these little railroad towns that included a train depot, a livestock loading facility, a general store, creamery, blacksmith shop, lumber yard, barber shop, pool hall, bars and a dance hall. Today all that remains is the Armistice Day flagpole in a field in Iowa.
Last Friday, the descendants and friends of Herring gathered on the hill and, with the help of Rep. Steve King, who grew up in the area, we re-dedicated the Armistice flagpole.
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Several local reporters attended the event including the Tim Gallagher from The Sioux City Journal. Tim wrote a wonderful article on the event and posted several pictures including this one.
I got such a kick out of this photo. The little girls were asked to lead the townsfolk in the Pledge of Allegiance. My little niece Cece, who is close to 4 years-old, didn't know whether to pray or pledge, so she did both. Cece and other girls pictured are all my nieces.
The great-great grandchildren of early settlers of Herring, Iowa, lead the Pledge of Allegiance on Friday under a new U.S. flag now in place on a pole south of the original 40-foot pole at Herring, Iowa, a Sac County community that all but vanished six decades ago. (Tim Gallagher, Sioux City Journal)
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From the picture above: That's Aleyna in the US flag shirt with her hand on her heart, then Mia, then little Cece, then sisters Anna and Maddie with the microphone, then Sophie and Lily over to the right in the red shirt.
We took a group family shot after the event.
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) and County Supervisor Dean Stock posed for a photo with the descendants of Ralph Dean – who ran the Herring grocery store.
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Singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Herring flagpole dedication.
We can't thank Rep. Steve King (R-IA) enough for joining us on top of the Herring Hill on Friday.
Rep. King gave a wonderful speech and, in his usual style, stuck around talking until nearly everyone had gone back home.
Rep. King issued this press release later on Friday.


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Welcome friends, get out the tissues because we have come to the final week and projects of our Prima Doll Blog Hop.(Boo Hoo) This is Week #4, and we are celebrating the Winter Season of projects.
I hope you have enjoyed all of our projects using the Mixed Media Doll Stamps from Prima and artist, Julie Nutting. We have had so much fun playing with our stamps, and if you haven't had a chance to check out all our posts and comment on them, do so now! The rules for our Hop are very simple!
We asked that throughout the month of August you check out our posts every Tuesday, to see the projects we shared, and leave a comment on each of our Seasonal posts. Be sure and leave an email address with your comment, because on August 30th, each participant will be drawing from it's list of comments, and one lucky person will receive a prize package. Yes, each of us will be drawing a winner from our blog posts.
THAT MEANS SIX WINNERS, AND SIX PRIZES ARE AVAILABLE! You can check on each blog to see what each participant will be giving away!
Remember. . . . You will need to have commented on each Tuesday's posting to be eligible to win that artists prize package. And. . . . . if you shared the hop information on your Facebook page, or Twitter account, or became a follower or subscriber to our blogs, you will get additional entries in each giveaway!
So, what do you say? Are you ready to continue with the fun? Here are our participants and their final Blog Hop postings! They are waiting for your visit!
I think she turned out gorgeous, and would also look terrific with smaller, single layer doll ornaments also decorating the tree. One of my fellow Prima Doll hoppers, suggested using the doll stamps on shrink plastic, and I thought this would be a great idea for my tree ornaments. But needless to say, I could only find my black opaque shrink plastic to try them out. I will have to make a trip to my LSS to see if I can find some of the clear or white opaque shrink plastic before the ornaments are made.
I hope you have all enjoyed this Blog Hop, as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. My fellow blogsters have given me so many wonderful ideas on projects to try, I may never get any more housework done!
DON'T FORGET TO HOP ON OVER TO SCRAP FOR JOY , to see what Joyce has for you today!
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Does your story start like this?
A number of years ago, you started planning the vacation of your dreams. Hawaii was the perfect place to relax, enjoy amazing views, and spend quality time with your family in a way you just couldn't find on the Mainland.
You fell in love with Hawaii, and its become your favorite place to visit. Again and again.
After your third (or fourth, or fifth) time, you've decided to take the plunge and buy a vacation rental property; something that will allow you to spend time at "home" when you choose to visit Hawaii, and have an investment on the side to help pay for all of those trips you plan to make in the future.
But where do you begin? How do you find the perfect vacation rental property on the Big Island in Hawaii?
First of all, congratulations on wanting to spend more time here in Hawaii! It's my home; I love it here, and I would be happy to share with you all I know about living on the Big Island.
Your first step in buying vacation rental property is to determine what is right for you. Not all vacation home rentals are successful, so it really is important that you keep your overall goals in mind.
Are you looking for a property that will serve as a home when you visit Hawaii, with the goal of making a little money on the side? Or do you truly need to turn a profit on the rental income every month in order to make the deal a success?
Owning a vacation rental is just like every other business; you have to treat it like a business to have success with it. If that's your goal, there are a few other things to keep in mind.
How big of a property?
When people visit Hawaii, they usually have one of two things in mind.
- They are using it as a romantic getaway, and want to be pampered from morning til night.
- They are using it as a family getaway, and want the comforts of home, plus a few extras that make their time spent on Hawaii something they will always remember.
The family getaway visitors are the sweet spot in the rental market. They are the people that look for a vacation home or condominium to gather their family together, have a kitchen to cook in or prepare a few snacks in when heading to the beach, or simply want the comforts of a large living room to relax in after a long day of scenic tours. Which means if you look for a home that your family will be comfortable in, chances are another family visiting for a week or two will be equally as happy.
Individual neighborhoods have their own codes and bylaws, so its important to work with a real estate agent familiar with the neighborhoods to help you choose the right property to meet your needs. I live right here in Kona, and have extensive knowledge in working on the west side of the Big Island, in the communities of Kona and Kohala. I know what neighborhoods provide quick access to the beach, which areas are easy to sell because of proximity to the things tourist want to do, and I can even offer a little advice on how to make your home more attractive when you list it on vacation rental sites once you're settled in and ready.
Your next step is to connect with me. I'll be happy to work with you and find the perfect vacation rental property that will meet all of your needs. Lets get started today!


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Visa procedures, certificates and diplomas
If you are citizen of the EU, EEE or Switzerland, regardless of the length of the program you choose at Gastronomicom.
THE SHORT STAY VISA type "C "(less than 90 days)
If you are not citizen of the EU, EEE or Switzerland, depending on your nationality, you may need obtain a visa to study in France even if your stay is less than 3 months. Note that nationals from certain non-European countries are not required to have a visa if their stay does not exceed 90 days in 6 months (for example: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, USA…). For more information on this, refer to: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/%20student-Schengen-visa
THE LONG STAY STUDENT VISA type "D" (more than 90 days)
If you are not citizen of the EU, EEE or Switzerland, you must request a student long stay visa to study and do an internship in France for more than 3 months. This visa allows you to remain in France for one year without needing to request a residency permit. You will still have to have your visa approved on arrival. Make sure to apply for a long LONG STAY STUDENT VISA type "D".
Source: https://www.campusfrance.org/en
(non-exhaustive list)
|SHORT.STAY (Less than 90 days)
|LONG.STAY (More than 90 days)
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swiss, United Kingdom
|Albania, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, South Korea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint-Martin, Saint Siège, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela
This information may change. Please check with your Embassy.
How to apply
After the payment of the enrolment fees + 40% of the tuition fees, GASTRONOMICOM will provide you the 4 letters necessary to apply for the student visa at the French Embassy.
First you will have to register with Campus France, completing the first interview for the Embassy or Consulate. This procedure takes around 2 months. They will check your level of English comprehension (because lessons are conducted in English in our school), your goal, why you want to come to France to study and your financial option for staying in France. If all this is ok, your visa should be approved without issue. A strong interest in gastronomy is important for them as well as for us!
In the letters GASTRONOMICOM will provide you to support your visa application, we explain that our classes are conducted in English and that you will have French lessons onsite so they only test your English to be sure that you can follow the lessons. Don't worry about being tested on your French, most of our students are beginners when they arrive!
The file:
Your application must include all required documents. The documentation requirements often vary from one country to another; there is no predefined international list. You can usually download the list from the embassy or consulate website. You will also be required to pay for the administration costs. It is important to note that a file with missing documents will be systematically rejected, so remember to provide all the requested documentation.
For long-term visas, waiting times vary from one country to another. It is therefore essential to make the application at least 2 months before the departure date to anticipate delays and other problems you may encounter.
Once your application is accepted, a sticker will be placed in your passport to prove possession of a visa. In case of refusal, you can challenge the decision (refusal of visa) to the Board of appeal, but you must also present a new visa application: Commission des Recours contre les décisions de Refus de visa BP 83609 44036 Nantes Cedex 01
Once in France:
Once you have arrived in France, you will have to give to school the form titled "demande d'attestation OFII" (submitted to you along with the visa). Then the Direction Territoriale de l'OFII will contact the school in order to schedule an appointment to validate your visa.
GASTRONOMICOM will accompany you every step of the way.
We strongly recommend that you contact Campus France for additional information: http://www.campusfrance.org/en
Certificates and diplomas
Our School is officially registered with the Ministry of Labor and Continuing Education as a Center for Continuing Education. Thanks to our 15 years of experience, and partner hotels and restaurants, GASTRONOMICOM has forged a solid reputation in the gastronomic field.
In 2017, GASTRONOMICOM had its "cooking chef in gastronomy" diploma (7 months and 1 year programs) and "pastry chef in gastronomy" diploma (7 months and 1 year programs) certified by the French National Commission for Professional Certification. This certification accredits our school's high standard of education in gastronomic cooking and pastry.
• For training programs of 1 to 3 months
Depending on the program, the school awards students training certificates in the subjects studied (cooking, pastry, French). For example, students following a 3 month gastronomic program in cooking and French, will receive two certificates in cooking and French at the end of theirs training.
• For training programs of 7 to 12 months (including internship)
Gastronomicom awards students a diploma in "Cooking Chef in gastronomy" or "Pastry chef in gastronomy", depending on the course completed (with an internship in cooking or pastry). These titles are registered in the French National Directory of Professional Certification and therefore recognized by the French State.


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This is huge! A recently released UCLA study has shown that levels of of carbon monoxide cause damage to fetal rats at much lower levels than was previously thought to be dangerous. For more information – here is the link: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/ucla-study-uncovers-how-chronic-94824.aspx
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Welcome to today's 1:5:10:365 Tip for becoming a better steward for our home and planet.
1:5:10:147 EcoTip: Make sure your gas water heater is properly vented. Over time the flue vent pipes can rust out or get knocked loose. Its important that your water heater be vented according to code and the manufacturers instructions.
This water heaters flue pipe got knocked loose so that it was venting carbon monoxide into the living space.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas which at high levels can cause serious illness and death. CO alarms are widely available and should be considered a back-up to BUT NOT A REPLACEMENT for proper installation, use, and maintenance of fuel-burning appliances. CO alarms are designed to warn you of any unusual build-up of CO in your home. – EPA
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Missing Person Search – Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
January 20, 2015
Kilkenny Civil Defence are assisting the Gardaí in the search for a 33-year-old man who is reported to have entered the River Nore in the early hours of Sunday morning, 18th January . 15 Civil Defence volunteers assisted in the search in the Thomastown area. Volunteers, including a boat crew, commenced searching at 3.30 am on Sunday morning and continued searching until 5 pm.
Civil Defence volunteers will be resuming their search on Tuesday morning, 20th January.
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