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I knew we weren't going to see each other this week. He'd told me she was not working and he wouldn't be able to get away. I also knew he might be going to Canada for business. He did. He left yesterday afternoon.
He messaged in the morning and said he wasn't sure about service internationally. I hadn't thought about the possibility. I'd actually hoped we'd be able to chat in the evenings when he returned to his hotel room.
He contacted me on his way to the airport to inform me they'd provided him with a special code to use on his phone and computer for business purposes. He'd try to message me when he was able in between meetings and work.
Although I had been prepared to have him go "dark" for the 3 days he's gone, he's been able to message some. I was happy to hear from him. I miss holding him in my arms, but it's almost easier his being out of the country while she's home and he wasn't able to spend our normal days together. At least he's not at home with her.
There's a possibility he'll be able to come by and see me on his way back from the airport tomorrow. I'm not sure when his flight gets in, but when I suggested the possibility, he said it was a very good idea.
His birthday is next Wednesday. His parents have decided to not come up for dinner while she's away for work. They've decided to celebrate his birthday and Father's Day on Sunday. This means I'll get him both nights, hopefully earlier rather than later. Work needs to cooperate and allow him to have my evenings free! We have catching up to do!
Regardless of the interruptions, the uncertainties, the changes, I want him in my life. I want to wait for our future. I don't know when that's going to begin, when it will move forward without her, but I want to wait. I want to remain satisfied with the bits and pieces we have together.
I don't like hoping for their end, but I do. I want her to leave, to decide life with him is no longer beneficial. I want the money to not be her driving force. I want her to decide the shallow, unfulfilling existence they live is no longer part of what she wants in her future. I want her to meet someone who has more money, more financial gain, who takes her away.
I want him, not his money. I could care less if he still had it. If it were all gone, if he had to give her half, it wouldn't matter to me. I want happiness, love, a life with him. I want our future to begin. I want to spend the rest of my days making him happy, loving him, spending time with him, enjoying our days, our nights, our forever.
I want to spend every second making love to the man I've grown to love more than anyone I've met before. I want his body pressed against mine, every night. I want to wake up looking into his sleeping face. I want to kiss his relaxed lips. I want to feel him stir beside me and make love again to start our day.


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Dangerous sex.
I don't mean the kind without condoms. I mean the kind where you have to seek treatment and you have to explain to someone how exactly you managed to get your Labret caught on their Prince Albert, or why your bladder is buzzing.
Yes, I said your bladder. I used to work as a secretary for an emergency room and we had a patient come in complaining of abdominal pain. That's a fairly common presentation and the ER doc and nurses went through a whole round of questioning with her about her activities, etc., if she had any idea what could be causing the pain. She claimed she didn't. When her x-ray came back, they discovered a vibrator lodged all the way up into her bladder. Upon examination, it was still buzzing.
She's not alone. My husband has torn that piece of skin under his tongue, broken his wrist…
I, myself, almost died because of a lingerie malfunction. Of course, I have this thing called a klutz gene and apparently that applies to all aspects of my life. Including sex. Or trying on lingerie.
I'd just purchased a new bra and panties set to model for my husband and I was trying it on, you know, making up a little striptease dance for when he got home from work and then I tripped over my own feet. Only, I was pulling my bra up on over my head because I couldn't reach the clasps at the same time. The bra got hooked around my neck and one of the straps caught on the dresser. So I was hanging there, arms flailing like an T-Rex, but unable to get my footing or a grip on anything around me to pull myself up. I kept thinking, I can't die this way. It's too stupid… I was finally able to pull myself up, but the striptease didn't happen when the husband got home. I had to explain to him why I had brahook-shaped bruises around my throat.
Then there was the guy I dated in the days before my husband who had a vibrator named Goliath and I'm pretty sure it ran on rocket fuel, but that is a post for another time.
But I maintain if you don't have at least one injury from getting a little too crazy between the sheets, you're not doing it right. So how about you? Any sex related injuries?

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When we sell you a targeted or classic list by zip code, state or country, it's a one time bulk purchase to use for your business or organization. There are no monthly fees, or hidden charges at all on these lists.
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A significant number of Americans do not visit the dentist for regular checkups because they are too fearful or suffer from dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry offers an excellent way to provide a safe, anxiety-free, dental experience to those who are afraid of the dentist.
Sedation dentistry is often mistakenly thought to induce sleep. In fact, most sedatives allow the patient to stay awake during the procedure. Sleepiness is a side effect of some medications, but nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation only work to calm anxiety throughout the dental visit.
Sedation dentistry is popular because most sedatives can be taken by mouth, meaning no injections, no anxiety and no pain. Some sedatives work so effectively that even the smells and details of the procedure cannot be recalled afterwards. Safety and compliance are two important aspects of treatments, so sedation dentistry offers both the individual and the dentist the best alternative.
Whatever the form of sedative, it is essential to be accompanied by a caregiver. Sometimes, sedatives are provided the night before the dental visit, which means that driving to or from the appointment is not advisable.
Here are some advantages associated with sedation dentistry:
What kinds of sedatives are available?
The most popular types of dental sedatives are nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. Different levels of sedation (mild, moderate and deep) can be utilized depending on individual needs. Before administering any sedative, the dentist must analyze the full medical history of the patient, as well as taking note of any current medications.
Here is an overview of some of the most common types of dental sedatives:
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas," is used as a mild sedative. It is delivered through a nose hood, and is administered throughout the entire procedure. Nitrous oxide elevates the general mood and can evoke a general sense of well-being. Most importantly, it relieves anxiety and reduces pain during the procedure. In addition, some tingling and numbness may be felt. There are few side effects associated with nitrous oxide, and it has been safely used in dentistry for many years.
IV Sedation
Intravenous sedation is a moderate type of sedation. Patients who have previously experienced IV sedation often report feeling like they slept through the entire procedure. Generally, IV sedation is used for shorter treatments. It is administered via direct injection into the bloodstream, which means the effects are immediate. Sometimes patients feel groggy and sleepy when the IV sedatives are withdrawn. This is why it is important to bring a designated driver for the drive home.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Oral conscious sedation is an excellent choice for people who fear needles. Oral medication is provided prior to treatment in order to induce a moderate state of sedation. Though oral sedatives do not cause sleep, they usually dull the senses. This means that most patients cannot remember the pain, smells or noises associated with the procedure. Usually, a dose of medication is taken prior to the appointment, and then topped up during the procedure as required.
What types of drugs are used in oral conscious sedation?
Most of the drugs used in sedation dentistry are classified as benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines reduce anxiety, muscle spasms, insomnia and seizures. Each medication has a different half-life, meaning that the effects last for varying amounts of time. The estimated length of the procedure determines which type of drug is going to be most effective.
Here are some of the most common drugs used in oral conscious sedation:
Valium® – This sedative has amnesic properties and a long half-life. It is usually used for time-consuming, complex procedures.
Halcion® – Usually used to treat insomnia, Halcion is an effective sedative with amnesic properties. A short half-life makes this sedative useful for shorter procedures.
Ativan® – This sedative is best known for reducing anxiety. It has amnesic properties and a medium half-life. Ativan is typically used for treatments shorter than two hours.
Versed® – This sedative has the shortest half-life and is therefore less commonly used. It alleviates anxiety in much the same way as nitrous oxide, and is used for visits that will take less than 30 minutes.
If you have questions or concerns about sedation dentistry, please ask your dentist.
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As many of us know, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) is generating an increasing amount of cash. As the company does not pay a dividend and very unusually buys its own shares (in 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) did a $1.3 billion share re-purchase), it must re-invest those proceedings somewhere.
The good news for shareholders is that the man in charge of investing Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)'s money is the best asset allocator in modern history, Warren Buffett. Let's learn about two huge companies Warren would surely enjoy owning. We all know he likes sustainable businesses (businesses with a strong business moat) that generate increasing amounts of cash. Nobody knows what Warren's next investment will be, but we do know that he is looking to put large sums of cash to work. In his own words, "The second disappointment in 2012 was my inability to make a major acquisition. I pursued a couple of elephants, but came up empty-handed."
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Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP), the largest provider of payroll processing and tax filing services to American corporations, has a strong business that is tough to replicate. The company is extremely well positioned to benefit from loosening sales cycles, rising interest rates, and the currently improving labor market. As management has adjusted its cost structure during the 2009 downturn, Automatic Data Processing (or simply ADP) should be ready to realize operating leverage as the US economy improves.
Growing sales at 7% year-over-year (yoy) and EPS at 9% yoy, Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) trades at a reasonable 2013 23.6 times P/E. With its $33.4 billion market capitalization, the company is mammoth in size. That said, it looks like an affordable animal from Warren's perspective. After all, he said he was looking for big elephants.
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According to Warren's 2012 letter to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) investors, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) owns 13.7% of American Express Company (NYSE:AXP), which is a wonderfully profitable business. That said, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) does not own the biggest payment network in the world. Visa Inc (NYSE:V) does. I have always been highly attracted to Visa Inc (NYSE:V)'s strong brand, its global acceptance network and its profitable business model. The company will benefit from the long-term shift from paper (paper currency) to plastic, the rapidly growing globalization of consumption, and from consumer spending growth in emerging economies.


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The Urban Mission Center has made the commitment to be more involved in the justice movements that are happening in the city. One of the first ways that we acted out this commitment was to attend Faith For Justice's annual MLK Jr. Event on January . One of our Temple House dwellers, Hannah Manyara, was kind enough to write about her experience at the event.
The Urban Mission Center was excited to attend the Stride Toward Freedom: Reclaim MLK 2017 event which was hosted by South City Church. During the event, we heard from various speakers and joined together as a community with our neighbors and friends, activists and newly woke participants. Being someone newly woke, this gathering was helpful as I learned about laws, amendments, and systems which had been used to undermine people of color and other minorities for generations. There were both faith and justice aspects to the different sessions which allowed for individuals from various walks of life to feel welcomed and included in the conversation. The part of the evening which had the biggest impact on me personally was when we read off the names of those who had been killed at the hands of police officers. Some names were well known because of the media coverage they received, and others were lesser known. Speaking their names and giving pause for their lives cut short was sobering and gave me a vision for why we are lifting our voices against these injustices.
At the end of the evening, I was challenged by three things which were discussed throughout the sessions. First, I want to open my home to those who are different from me whether it is race, nationality, gender or religion. Secondly, I want to educate myself on the policies which are being passed by both the local and national government. Finally, I want to step out and stand with those who are in the fight against these injustices; silence against injustice is the same as endorsement. Martin Luther King Jr. said it best, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
I hope you feel encouraged and maybe even led to join me in any or all of these challenges as you begin 2017. I pray that stepping outside of our comfort zones will be a rewarding challenge which takes us to places we never knew we had the strength or courage to reach.


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Sub Folk Collective founder Steven Miller is a design professional with over five years experience serving clients in the greater Los Angeles area with a focus on interior styling, residential, commercial and set/production design. He brings to the table a keen eye for design, knowledge of drafting/rendering software, an extensive network of vendors/contacts and the organizational skills/experience necessary for effective project management. During the course of his career, he has provided styling, interior design and project management services for projects that have been featured online and in print for Curbed, The New York Times and California Home Design. Additionally, he was thrilled to contribute to on-site installation work for A Night In The Catskills, Pasadena Playhouse's 2016 themed gala honoring Jane Fonda and Richard Perry. He also provides merchandising, styling and window dressing for retail clients as diverse as a West Los Angeles modernist antiques dealer to The Westerner Barber Shop, an Echo Park mainstay.
Production credits include freelance pre-production assistance for Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012, commercial, Jon Favreau director), freelance contributions to set elements for the 2014 Nickelodeon feature 100 Things to do Before Highschool, and credited art direction/set dressing for Another Day With You (web series, 2014) and Rumination (short, 2015), as well as credited Production Designer for "Cat People" (Another Day With You, 2014, Rob Morrow director.)


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Posted by Robert Snell on October 14, 2008
So your a company seeking the wisdom of a third party for your impending entry to the world of social media, the question is Does your potential provider get it?
Looking at organizations around here (Halifax, Nova Scotia) and the general opinion is no. There seems to be limited understanding in this space with a lot of companies learning about social media, testing the waters and learning from their mistakes (well, one hopes they learn anyways). Like Internet Marketing in this region companies are flocking to Social Media and adding it to their stable of offerings, it is the new bandwagon for the next few months and more jump on every day.
How do you find a company or consultant that can effectivly lead you into the world of social media? Well there is nothing like seeing how these companies operate in the space, get the potential provider to go through their plan of action for their own business. If they can't do it for their own business then they probably can't do it for you.
Some areas of interest, targets and outcomes or really just something to think about.
Community Outreach- Putting your business out there and talking with the Social media community to build awareness of your message through communities, bloggers and create relationships with the influencers in related social networks. Think about it, everyone online is involved in social media in one way or another.
Content optimization – Optimize existing web-pages and content-including video, press releases, inter-actives and web content- to maximize re-distribution and discussion. Keep people up to date, notified and give them the chance to be involved. An involved community could lead to product or service improvement, leading to increased revenue.
Monitoring and Reporting- Managing all campaigns takes diligent monitoring to maintain the quality of information and effectiveness. Its all about listening and reacting. One misstep could be costly, listening could be the difference in a good year and an amazing year!
What are the advantages?
Increased Revenue- The more eyeballs that see your message and the more often they see it, the more opportunity there is for them to hear you and get engaged.
People are listening- Focused interest and increased user engagement returns in user loyalty and higher traffic as well as increased revenue.
This is just a basic overview, it gives a rough idea of the pitfalls and the benefits to social media if executed properly. Find a professional that can design and execute an effective social media strategy that works and will provide measurable benefit to your business.
For more info on what I do and the Social Media Consulting we offer visit our website.
October 15, 2008
should we also look to see how that company and its officers represent themselves online? how they use social media themselves could be a great indication of whether they should get one's hard earned dollars.
is 'submission spamming' every one of your own blog posts to digg.com via an alias like 'wasabinut' proper behaviour?
what about using a labyrinthian system of shell sites that cross reference each other in order for you to appear bigger than you are?
engaging in twitter flame wars with bloggers who disagree with them, including name calling?
joining an organization only to lobby for it to be disbanded?
decrying the existence of multiple monthly networking events for various interest groups and then arranging multiple such events that you can control?
all these things can be found in a few moments by using a (released) search enging like Google. would you consider those important in the quest for the right company?
October 15, 2008
Limitbreaker what sort of chemicals are you on? In regards to how a companies officers represent themselves, I am quite open and don't hide behind the comments I make. If I have an opinion I share it.
Submission spamming, lol. Wasabinut is not much of an alias given its my user name on quite a few websites and most carry links to my sites and a photo of me.
Shell sites, really? They Just happen to be domains I have owned for quite some time. Might as well use them for something. And actually I don't have that many "sites".
Twitter flame wars, I'll assume your talking about amandachapel on Twitter and well you've missed the mark on that one.
Joining ITANS to try and do something positive, unlike yourself who complains and refuses to do anything. Try and do something positive and affect change instead of whining and fabricating stories.
Don't believe I decried any meet ups and I don't control any, I get involved. You should try it sometime. You have to be involved to make a positive change.
You really have issues that you need to address with yourself before I'll continue to have you participate on my blog. You continue to make unfounded assumptions and pull random baseless facts from your ___ (3 letter word starts with "a" and ends with "s").
October 15, 2008
ah, LimitBreaker; how about posting something constructive and informative. Back up your negative comments with proof and evidence. You'd only be good for debating Palin.
good Social Media is about engagement and discussion. By bringing issues to the forefront, they can be better debated and aired. Such discussion foments positive change. We don't make senseless arguments and often solutions or discussion around solutions is presented. Openly, not hiding behind gambling monikers.
Why not be constructive in your criticism? Offer solutions or express opinions with evidence. Why are you afraid? As the old saying goes "if you don't have anything useful to say, don't say anything at all."
October 20, 2008
Now everyone is talking about the American economy and eclections, nice to read something different. Eugene
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In 2016 and 2017, Subaru of America, Inc. selected the National Wildlife Federation as its exclusive partner for its Subaru Loves the Earth initiative. The 2017 effort resulted in the creation of over 400 new certified wildlife habitats at schools all across the country. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 620 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. Learn more »
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Minong, Wisconsin
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InstaLay 25hg
(high grab adhesive)
1,207 m2 (13,000 sq ft)
Floor Finish
Legend LVTs
Hayward Home Center
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When Henson's Country Foods, a supermarket in Minong, Wisconsin, decided to have new flooring throughout the store, it was important that this upgrade could be undertaken without any closures or loss of trading time. This was achieved by using the InstaLay flooring installation system which incorporates a self-adhesive membrane.
Working only at night while the store was closed, the installers renewed the flooring in sections. Display units were moved, the InstaLay was loose laid over the existing VCT flooring, the new LVTs were positioned and pressed into position on the adhesive layer and the units were then replaced.
As InstaLay needs no messy wet adhesives or open time delays, installation was very quick and easy and the new floor could be walked on immediately. This meant each completed section could be used as soon as the store opened the following day.
Another important consideration for the store owner was for the new flooring to be a floating floor system and not a glued down floor. This would allow him to fully depreciate the cost of the flooring in just 5 years while a glued floor can only be written off over 39 years.
The store owner was very pleased with the look and feel of the new flooring which was installed without any loss of trading time.


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5 Small GMs with Big Engines
There's no doubt that GM can make a big engine. Be it big in size or big in output, the Chevy engine family is a serious brood. When you combine these monster engines with smaller GM models, you get something magical and crazy fast. Here are five small GM builds with big Chevy engines.
This Vega is rocking a Chevy 545 big block and T-10.
It's a 1973 Vega wagon that's set up for racing.
This fully restored Chevette is equipped with a big block Chevy 427 with L88 heads.
It's almost too insane to process: a Fiero with a rear mounted big block!
This massive Chevy 454 powers…
This 1977 Chevy Monza!
Before the Nova was redesigned as a larger vehicle, it was a pretty small car. Stuffed in this small frame is a blown big block!
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- Login to your atmail cloud webadmin.
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- Now you can upload your images to the corresponding Webmail Logo and Login Page Logo sections. To do this, use the Browse icon to select your image then Upload to upload your logo.
- With your custom logo's uploaded, turn Save as new theme to ON and name your new theme. Scroll to the bottom and press Save Settings.
- Now select the Webmail Settings tab. Choose your domain from the drop-down box and set the Default Theme to the new theme you just created. Don't forget to click Save Settings.
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The First in Math program is available for sign up and purchase at any time. The program is available for schools and home users. Individual six-month or 12-month subscriptions can be purchased through the company website.
The First in Math program is a math game-based curriculum that teaches basic math skills to students in grades one through six. The program is in an online format that allows access from numerous Internet connected devices.
The curriculum is divided into skill levels to help teachers and parents determine the proficiency level of each student. All assessments are automatically scored for immediate feedback.


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It's been awhile since I've posted. A lot of the work I've been doing is game work, so I can't show it for awhile, and it's absorbed a lot of my free time. I've been learning a great deal, though.
I have, however, managed to make it to my studio to work a couple of new oil paintings.
These are both very much works in progress.
This one, from this digital sketch:
And this one, from this digital sketch for the "What's Your War" show at the Load of Fun Gallery.
Too much going on in the first one right now, I think.
More to follow, I promise (myself).
Monday, July 26, 2010
Two new oils
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GALLERY: South Coast 660 from Portland
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The seventh round of the Summit Sportsman Series brought 170 racers to Portland on January 20, 2018 in what was the biggest ever event for the regional Victorian drag racing venue.
Photographer Brett Keating was there to shoot the horsepower. You can check out more on his website www.designandphotography.com.au.


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Girl with butterfly wings
Another beautiful bronze statue from Bratislava.
Tinka the girl who has butterfly wings.
Piazza Navona, Rome
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Etiketler: architectural, art, building, historical, Italy, old, oldtown, Rome, saverome, sculpture, square, statue, stone, street artist, street photography, streets, tourists
Fontana del Moro (Moor fountain)
a beautiful fountain located in a beautiful piazza in Rome. Piazza Navona.
Fountain is located at the southern end of the piazza.
Fountain of the Pantheon
Another photograph of Rome.
Piazza della rotonda and fontana del pantheon. This square is just in front of Pantheon.
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Vittorio Emanuele II monument
Saint Peter in Chains church
Saint Peter in Chains or San Pietro in Vincoli is a church which is known becouse of the sculpture of Moses by Michelangelo which is a great work. It is said to that the chains were use on St. Peter.
This church must not be missed during a trip to Rome.
views from Capitolini museum
Trevi fountain restoration
stará radnica, bratislava
Slovak national theater and Hviezdoslav Square, Bratislava
Bratislava Hviezdoslav Square and Slovak national theater. I also liked stone block decorated floor of pavement on city streets
The Main Square, Bratislava
The park around the castle, Bratislava
Another view from Slovakia. On the top of the hill there is a beautiful park in Bratislava.
The park around the castle is decorated by trees and statues.
Statue in front of Hofburg palace -Wien
Statues in Bratislava
Vienna parliament
Bratislava castle and Sculpture
A car with a sweater
Tree, stairs and statue
Lakeside sculture in Romanshorn
This photo was taken in a cloudy day with Canon eos 600d. To see how important is the light please see this photo taken with a simple mobile phone Nokia C5 but under better light conditions.
Another Zurich view
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OSHA Compliant Weatherproof Exit Signs
The following will provide, courtesy of GloBrite Systems, how weatherproof exit signs need to be operated and maintained in order to keep within OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). In general, weatherproof exit signs should only need to be replaced every eight to ten years (considered optimal lifespan). However, some users of exit signs will place indoor exit sign models outdoors, causing these exit signs to degrade much faster due to the exposure of harsh weather elements, such as extreme heat, snow, heavy wind, and rain. Those organizations in practice of this unsafe usage of exit signs need to invest in weatherproof exit signs, which are designed and built for such purposes.
Similar to all exit sign fixtures, weatherproof exit signs placed in wet locations must remain lit at all times so personnel can follow egress points to a safe location at all times in the event of an emergency. Weatherproof exit signs need to be able to light brightly for at least ninety minutes after power expires.
Features of Weatherproof exit signs include the ability to be hermetically sealed, constructed with complete weatherproof design and functionality, LED units must consume less than five watts of electricity daily, push button backup battery testing ability, listed on the UL 924 mandate for approved components, and provided with a minimum five year warranty. Weatherproof exit signs can be employed in exterior locations exposed to extreme heat, arid conditions, rain, sleet, snow, cold weather conditions, and heavy wind. Weatherproof units may be fitted with an internal battery heater for freezing or below freezing conditions.
External specifications include the implementation of a corrosion resistant ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic housing and a clear polycarbonate faceplate to protect the lettering of the exit sign. The faceplate needs to be shatter resistant and lined with a gasket to form an airtight seal when fastened. Internal specifications include either green or red color lettering (you can specify which style you prefer when ordering) that is lit by LED (Light Emitting Diode) strips that consume less than five watts of electricity each day. The internal nickel cadmium (NiCad) battery should be able to power the exit sign for at least ninety minutes after external power expires.
Electrical specifications include a 120 to 277 volt connection, which can be customized to 220 and 240 voltages if necessary, an alternating current lockout component to prevent battery discharge, and a low voltage disconnect component to protect the battery during lengthy discharge periods. Code compliance for weatherproof exit signs must include UL 924 – the exit sign is placed in or near a damp location, CS860, the NFPA: Life Safety 101, and NEMA 4x – rated for all weather conditions.
For weatherproof exit signs with battery backup, OSHA requires it tested at least once a month, without fail. This diagnostic is performed by way of a sealed test switch. Backup batteries should be drained and refilled every six months to extend its lifespan.


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Meet your TIMA nominees :: Juneyt
Nominated for: Best International or Classical
Location: Waterloo
Website: www.juneyt.com
What was the first thing that came to mind when you learned you were nominated? It made me overwhelmingly happy, I came to Canada when I was 22 it was extremely hard and all these years I try my best to make my music accessible to as much as people as possible and never lost hope, and I'm so thankful to you guys for nominating me, it's a huge honor.
What will you do if you win? Whether I win or lose, I will always raise the bar for myself, I have given an opportunity, and I'll do my best until the end of my life to bring people peace and happiness with my music, because that's what we need in the world right now…
Why should you win? In my mind everybody who's nominated should win, of course I would like to win, because I know the passion in me, something like this would make me create better things, also I'm the only person here from my family, I would like to make people back home proud.
If you weren't nominated, who would you be rooting for? I think I would root for Jojo Worthington, she's a friend and we have shared stages in a bunch of places before.
Other comments? I just want to thank you from the bottom my heart for making me feel special.


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O'More College of Design 423 S Margin St Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: (615) 794-4254 x237
General Information About O'More College of Design
O'More College of Design provides a quality art and design education that emphasizes individual attention. The college promotes a partnership with the local, regional, and global community through exhibits, programs, continuing education, and service projects. We prepare students to think critically and imaginatively, to become responsible citizens, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
Institution Type
- 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities
- None
Student Services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
- Dual credit
- The acceptance of credits for work experience or military experience are subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
- Not applicable
Federal Aid
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered
- Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting
- City: Small
Disability Services Student
- 3% or Less
Admission Total Applicants 91 Percent Admitted 36% Men Admitted 50% Women Admitted 35% Full Time Retention Rate 85%
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 545 695 Math 450 615 Writing 500 635
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 25 English 21 28 Math 17 24 Writing 21 30
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 203 Native American 1.0 Asian 6.0 African American 5.0 Hispanic 4.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 185 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 0


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Love from Patt
How adorable are these cards!
"Love from Patt" created from the master mind of Australian creative, Laura Strange. Each card set comes with a card that you can customize with stickers, or if you're really creative by adding your own drawings, collage and writing to make something really special for a loved one.
Did someone say Christmas cards?


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JNC Sales are one of the biggest names in the amusement industry, with nearly 40 years of experience in supplying a quality mix of new and used machines at the lowest possible prices. Working closely with the industry's leading manufacturers, JNC Sales continue to distribute machines around the world to suit all budgets, complemented by a professional sales service and dedicated aftersales support.
2019 sees the release of several highly anticipated sequels, following a successful year for the likes of Jungle Bowling and JNC's mini ball-shooters. Forest Bowling, like its predecessor, is a highly-attractive animal-themed two player bowling game that is designed for the whole family to play together for fun or to win tickets. It stands apart from other bowling games with its vibrant forest-based artwork, interactive characters and exciting bonus games that all make up the games appeal for children and adults. Fantasy Bowling is equally "magical" in both design and gameplay and features a longer alley zone more suited to older children and teenagers.
JNC's mini ball-shooters were one of the most sought-after redemption pieces last year, with their availability on ticket payout or capsule vend making them widely accessible across arcades and indoor play locations, and they are once again expected to be one of the picks of 2019 with new and improved cabinet artwork and upgraded payout settings. Ice Cream Paradise 2pl and Dino Land 2pl have been perfectly designed for the FEC market, with their combination of ball-shooting and characters moving across the cabinet giving this exciting redemption piece a modern twist on the classic carnival shooting games.
With high demand for a big, well-priced ticket redemption piece that extends the continued popularity of the traditional "throwing" games, JNC are pleased to be distributing Pumpkin Party. Players must throw the balls at the pumpkins to knock them down (some of them move and even get back up!), with different characters offering different ticket payout options.
JNC have also invested in the prize redemption market, with new releases Giant Prize Pod and Super Capsule reflecting the increased demand for new prize machines that represent good value for money and offer a multitude of prizes, from big teddys to lollipops and bouncy balls.
To supplement their range of affordable and family-friendly new releases, JNC Sales also stock thousands of used machines which come fully workshopped and with the added confidence of quality in both name and performance on household names


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Just about everyone knows a sad story of a young person who cannot bear the burdens of their student loan debt. This is sadly the truth for lots of young people that borrow without knowing the details and implications of what they're getting into. Luckily, this article contains information that will help you sort the wheat from the chaff in terms of student loans.
Communicate often with the lender. Tell them when anything changes, such as your phone number or address. Do not neglect any piece of correspondence your lender sends to you, whether it comes through the mail or electronically. If the correspondence requests you take an action, do so as soon as you can. Overlooking things can end up being very expensive.
Don't panic if you can't make a payment due to job loss or another unfortunate event. Usually, many lenders let you postpone payments if you are able to prove hardship. Just know that the interest rates may rise.
Don't discount using private financing to help pay for college. Student loans through the government are available, but there is a lot of competition. Student loans from private sources are not as popular. They are available in smaller increments and are often unclaimed because people don't know about them. Speak with people in your local area to find these types of loans, which at the very least can cover some of your expenses.
Pay your student loans using a 2-step process. To begin, pay the minimum every month. Pay extra on the loan with the highest interest rate. You will reduce how much it costs in the long run.
If you want to get any student loan paid ahead of time, it's a good idea to pay off the ones with more interest. Basing payments on the highest and lowest amounts can make you end up paying more money later.
Select the payment option best for your particular needs. Many of these loans have 10-year repayment plans. If this won't work for you, there may be other options available. It is sometimes possible to extend the payment period at a higher interest rate. You may also use a portion of your income to pay once you are bringing in money. The balance of some student loans is forgiven after 25 years.
Be sure to read and understand the terms of any student loans you are considering. Make certain that you understand all of the facts before signing the dotted line. Lenders sometimes prey on borrowers who don't know what they are doing.
The best federal loans are the Stafford loan and the Perkins loan. These are both safe and affordable. This is a great deal due to your education's duration since the government pays the interest. The interest for a Perkins loan holds at five percent. The interest is less than 6.8 percent on any subsidized Stafford loans.
Student loan debt can be very frustrating when you enter the workforce. Because of this, people who are thinking about borrowing money for college need to be careful. These ideas have hopefully benefited you in making wise choices.


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On May 30th, 1889 storms struck the Conemaugh Valley in Cambria County, dumping an estimated 6-10 inches of rain on the region. Tributaries and creeks flooded their banks, swelling the Conemaugh River with raging currents and miscellaneous debris. Fourteen miles east of the bustling city of Johnstown concerns were escalating at the elite South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club where a former reservoir for the Mainline of Public Works turned recreational lake, began to rise to dangerous levels. Lake Conemaugh had been stripped of its fail-safes after the Pubic Works system was abandoned and had no way of relieving the rising floodwaters. Various efforts to mitigate the high water were considered but were too little, too late, in a last ditch effort messengers were dispatched to South Fork to report the dangerous situation to neighboring towns via telegraph.
By the afternoon of May 31st, Johnstown was already experiencing flooding in various areas but at approximately 3:10PM the situation grew far beyond what anyone could have ever imagined. The dam holding back Lake Conemaugh collapsed, releasing some 20 million tons of water into the Conemaugh River valley. Taking approximately 40 minutes to drain the lake, flood waters raged through the valley taking less than an hour to reach the city of Johnstown, picking up houses, trees and even a railroad viaduct in its course. By the time it hit Johnstown the wall of floodwater was estimated to be 60' high in places and traveling at 40 miles per hour. The flood entered town in the areas of East Conemaugh and Woodvale leveling rail yards, tossing passenger trains and causing major damage to the Gautier Iron Works, picking up even more debris including barbed wire manufactured at the mills. Flood waters tore through the center of Johnstown which is hemmed in by the Stoney Creek and Conemaugh Rivers on the the valley floor becoming the epicenter of disaster. Spreading across the city the floodwaters washed back and forth forcing debris against the PRR stone viaduct near the Cambria Iron Works creating further peril during the situation. The unintended dam became engulfed in flames creating a 70' high wall that had to eventually be blasted away after waters receded.
Efforts were mobilized immediately to provide disaster relief and recovery. The Pennsylvania Railroad restored the railroad west to Pittsburgh and was running trains by June 2nd bringing in manpower and supplies. Clara Barton, a nurse and founder of the Red Cross arrived on June 5th, staying for more than five months to lead the group's first major disaster relief effort. The flood, the result of the of the South Fork Hunting Club's negligence to properly maintain the earthen dam ultimately took 2,209 lives, 16,000 homes and cost $17 million in property damage, making the Great Flood of 1889 one of the worst floods to hit the US in the 19th Century.


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Spring Portlet MVC and JavaScript were used for the development of the user interface. The application business logic was created with the help of Spring framework. The Hibernate technology was chosen to access data. For search of information materials, the Lucene library was applied.
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December 31st, 2017 is the Second Annual Stay Home and Drink and Eat All Day New Years' Eve Extravaganza (Our first last year was equally fun) . I love, love, love staying in on New Year's Eve now. It's something that I look forward to! Long gone are the $150-open bar tickets for five hours at Capitale only to step out past midnight into the cold, heels aching, to the sobering lack of transportation options. No more crowding around a bar for 20 minutes, being forced to resort to double/triple/quadruple-fisting glasses of cocktails. And no more standing around in a glittery, sparkly number in heels for 5 hours to wake up with sore, achy feet. No more to all of that! My friend Chrissy has been doing this for years with her husband and she's quite an expert on New Year's Eve celebrations at home. Brian and I are new to this and honestly, I'm sad that it took us this long to realize the genius of it.
I ate and drank to my heart's content, garbed in a onesie, in the comfort of my own home while watching movies on Amazon while snuggled up to my corgi pup, Queen Elizabeth. It was amazinggggg! Brian and I also used a lot of our wedding presents: plates, glasses, & silverware. Sadly, we still don't have a working oven/stove because of the gas leak in our apartment building so I purchased an Instant Pot to make pasta. The best part? We still have leftovers!
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A delightfully dreadful little book recently found its way to my desk. Its black cover is adorned only by a photo of a skeleton and a plain gray title, Haunted Air.
The inside offers little context for dozens of anonymous, vintage Halloween photos, dating between 1875 and 1955. The photos in Haunted Air, released in the U.S. this month, come from the personal collection of Ossian Brown, a British musician and artist. And I was both surprised and not surprised to discover that David Lynch wrote the book's introduction. Random, but completely appropriate.
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Golf Australia Express : Issue 3
THE EVENT With a total prize purse of €2,437,500, the Evian Masters is the richest tournament on the LPGA Tour along with the US Women's Open. Yet it wasn't until 2000 that this event—a major on the LET—became co-sanctioned with its big sister, the LPGA. Founded in 1994 and hosted at Evian Masters Golf Club (with the exception of 2003), the event is well positioned as a lead-in event to the Ricoh Women's British Open. The best of the best want to win here and the winners list reflects that. Sorenstam (SWE), Davies (ENG), Inkster (USA), Creamer (USA), Miyazato (JPN), Alfredsson (SWE) and our own Karrie Webb have tasted Evian success—a pure drop indeed. Now into its 18th year, the 2011 Evian Masters is all grown up, and is proving to be a rite of passage for hopefuls on the women's tours. MASTERS CLASS GOLF'S FRENCH CONNECTION THE COURSE Featuring magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alpine summits, the Evian Masters Golf Club offers a stunning panorama for players and spectators. At an altitude of 500 metres above sea level and facing Lausanne, this was one of the first golf courses in France that rapidly attracted visitors thanks to its captivating views and colourful vegetation. But players this week will need to keep their focus on the ultimate prize. The 6054-metre course is highly technical and with its well-defended greens and narrow fairways, it holds many surprises for players distracted by its beauty. Impressive as they were, Na Yeon Choi (KOR), Alexis Thompson (USA) and Morgan Pressel (USA), couldn't quite get to the line to match the 14 under total posted by the then world No.1, Jiyai Shin. The Korean's one-shot win was her first for 2010, and was fashioned by a birdie at the last to complete a superb bogey-free five under par round. The back nine provided some fascinating golf. Pressel played solidly but couldn't manage a birdie. Choi picked up shots on 14, 15, 16 and 17. But the story of the event— not to take anything away from Jiyai—was the stunning performance of 15-year- old Thompson. In just her third event as a professional she gave the golf world an insight to her enormous talent. Birdies at 17 and 18 highlight her ability to go all the way to the line. PEEK THE AN EVIAN MASTERS PREVIEW July 21-24, 2011 Evian Masters Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, FRANCE Purse: €2,437,500 Defending Champ: Jiyai Shin (KOR) LAST TIME
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What an amazing array of purple, green and white at our April meeting: Votes for Women sashes, tops, jackets, brooches, Trish's fantastic earrings, rosettes and a particularly fabulous purple hat! All now ready to march to the polling stations next month!
Thank you to June Hannam for a fascinating, inspiring and incredibly interesting talk. Starting with a look at the birth of the suffrage and resulting suffragette movements in the country at large, she then turned to the story in Bath. Focussing on two local families, the Tollemaches and the Blathwayts of Batheaston, she traced the development of the suffragette movement by using the diaries of mother and daughter Emily and Mary Blathwayt.
The suffragette movement was a collection of women's groups including the WSPU and the Women's Freedom League who were united in drive for women to have the vote by employing direct action – 'Deeds not Words'. They were the militant side of the general suffrage movement. However, the definition of militancy changed as the campaign gained momentum. One of Mary Blathwayt's first acts was to wear her 'Votes for Women' badge home on the train from London and then to chalk slogans on the pavements and walls in Bath. Suffragettes would spit at policemen in order to be arrested and two suffragettes hid in the Colston Hall to heckle the MP by shouting 'votes for women' from behind the organ.
The whole Blathwayt family became involved in the campaign. Mary moved her allegiance from the non-militant suffrage group in Bath to eventually move to Bristol to share a flat with the prominent campaigner and then south-west regional organiser Annie Kenney. Her parents opened their home, Eagle House, as a place for the suffragettes to go to recuperate. They were visited there by most of the leading suffragettes recovering from times in prison or just from the exhausting schedule of speaking and touring the country. Linley, Mary's father, took photographs of everyone who visited the house and every visitor planted a tree in the grounds. Each tree had a plaque with the name of the suffragette and the area became known as Annie's arboretum (after Annie Kenney a constant visitor) or the suffragette field. While there is photographic evidence of the hundreds of trees, there is only one actual tree left in what is now a small housing estate.
Mary and the younger Tollemaches took part in the boycott of the 1911 census. The suffragettes reasoned that if they didn't count enough to be allowed to vote then they shouldn't be counted. The census evaders spent the night at 12 Lansdown Crescent and Mary documents in her diary that music was played and that she spent a tolerable night. A most civilised way to break the law!
The Tollemaches, a widow and daughters, were more militant in their campaigning. They continued their action until women were given the vote after the First World War. Mary and her mother became less involved as action became more violent, although Eagle House was still used as a refuge. The day that women over 30 were given the vote, Mary notes in her diary almost as an aside. Mary lived at Eagle House until her death in 1961.
For those of you who have read this far, some fantastic factoids!
- The name suffragette was first coined by the Daily Mail in 1906 and was intended to be a pejorative term to belittle the women in the suffrage movement.
- Mrs Pankhurst was first arrested in the 1890s at a free speech demonstration. Her politics originated from the newly formed Labour party but she stood as a Conservative parliamentary candidate in the 1920s.
- The suffragettes were, to quote June Hannam, 'the Manchester United of their day'! Not due to their football prowess or gum-chewing manager, but because you could buy almost anything in their colours. Suffragette shops opened throughout the country, the Bath shop was located close to where Waitrose is today, and aimed to raise both funds and public awareness. Wares ranged from tea services to jewellery and also took in 'Panko' a suffragette board game based on the Pankhurst family. Selfridges in London also supported the movement by having a suffragette window display with clothing suitable to wear to demonstrations.
- Suffragette trees were planted in Victoria Park, Alice Park and Bath Spa University a couple of years ago in memory of the movement and the suffragette field in Batheaston.