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2-Nights | Chef's Tasting Menu | L'Auberge Wine
Let us prepare a culinary escape that can only be experienced at our creekside oasis. During your two-night stay, you will have the choice of one L'Auberge private label, Page Springs Cellars wine to enjoy in your cottage, which will give you a taste of Sedona. Then our executive chef, Franck Desplechin, will create a custom 6-course tasting menu based on the seasonal ingredients found locally. With this Sedona culinary package, you will leave L'Auberge feeling wined and dined with fond memories and the yearning to return.
Wine and Dine Package Includes:
- 2-Night Stay
- Chef's Tasting Menu with Basic Wine Pairings
- Choice of (1) L'Auberge Private Label Wine from In-Room Mini-Bar
Terms & Conditions: 2 night minimum stay. Must book 72 hours in advance. Subject to availability. Offer may not be combined with other discounts or offers. Not valid for groups of 5 or more rooms. Resort credits may not be applied towards tax and gratuity Blackout dates may apply. A 10% service charge per night of your stay (minimum $25) will be added to cover all gratuities for the bell staff, valet, concierge, guest services, housekeeping staff, wireless Internet access throughout the resort. A $27 parking fee will be added for nightly valet parking. Package prices do not include room tax.


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The KBA is thrilled to now offer online registration for the 2017 season! So now, in addition to our extremely low rates, we give you the convenience of registering in the comfort of your own home! Just click this link, create an account, and you'll be all set for baseball next spring!
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mingo & grace celebrates the playfulness of childhood while also being stylish and contemporary. We offer fun, fresh and modern designed PDF sewing patterns and handmade clothing for children (and occasionally adults).
About Farrah
Just another sleep deprived, working mother with well dressed kids.
Farrah has been sewing for over twenty years. She has extensive pattern drafting and tailoring experience. She does not consider herself a fashion designer, but someone who knows style. It wasn't until her twins were born in 2011, that she fully immersed herself in designing children's wear. Frustrated with everything pink and frilly or covered in trucks and dinosaurs she dusted off her sewing machines to create the clothing she couldn't find or afford.


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It's easy to overlook many parts of a home. Yet, it's undeniable that there are constantly new products and technology coming out. To take for granted that there are innovations going on everywhere in the home is to overlook some great opportunities for better performance, economy, and efficiency.
As it turns out, sprinkler company or sprinkler systems can be one of two types: shoddy or quality built. If you are smart you will invest wisely in the sprinkler systems that have been given the greatest attention to detail in their design, parts, and manufacturing.
Low Maintenance
The last thing most homeowners want is to have to spend a lot of extra time maintaining a sprinkler system. From retractable sprinklers that allegedly last longer with only requiring maintenance every 7 years to better irrigation systems that make use of rain water, innovation is everywhere.
It is great to think of how you would like to water your plants and lawn. Do you want to rely on an increase in your water bill? Are you living in an area that has a high price tag on water use? If these are concerns, but you enjoy plenty of rainfall, then you will want to consider that you may be able to install an irrigation system instead.
For those who are less interested in playing around with irrigation, get on board with the new innovation in sprinkler systems. Professionals will both design and build your system for you. With the power of today's computers, design is virtual, allowing you to see how it works before it is installed.
While you are preparing for the new system, ensure that you find one that will be able to have a low maintenance existence for the longest period of time possible. There are some systems that can go a stretch without maintenance for at least 7 years.
Be sure that the system is able to hold up well to the weight of a heavy duty pounding. For instance, be sure that your system has been tested to take a beating, such as with a slam test. Find out up to what weight of power the sprinkler will still be intact.
The installation also needs to be rather easy as well. Make sure that it is going to work with your lawn and life and not against it. Go retractable and save the tripping hazards from your home too.


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Crime - Sacto 911
Dead body found with knife wounds in south Sacramento park
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating a homicide in a south Sacramento park.
Authorities were dispatched Saturday afternoon to Woody Hampton Park on Florin Mall Drive, where the body of a deceased male was found near a baseball field. Homicide detectives discovered knife wounds on the victim, though the official cause of death has yet to be determined by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.
The identity of the victim will be released after the family has been notified.
Detectives are seeking tips from the public about this case. To contact the sheriff's department: (916) 874-5115 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-4357 (HELP). Anonymous tips can also be left at www.sacsheriff.com, or via text at 274637 (CRIMES) and entering the keyword "SSD."
Call The Bee's Chris Macias, (916) 321-1253. Follow him on Twitter @chris_macias.


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In a default PE installation, PE-PostgreSQL (the database backend for PE ) is installed alongside PuppetDB. If needed, you can install a separate, standalone instance of PE-PostgreSQL.
Before you begin, please read the following:
To install a standalone PE-PostgreSQL node, you'll need root access to the node, and you'll need the ability to SSH and copy files over to it.
NOTE: If you do not have root access, or you want to use a dedicated database as a service tool, such as Amazon's RDS, refer to, Enabling PE and external PostgreSQL without root access
This example is based on a monolithic installation. We'll refer to the the master of masters (MoM) as
pe-mom.example.com and to the PE-PostgreSQL node as
Important: You can only install a standalone PE-PostrgreSQL node using text mode installation.
- Refer to the text mode installation instructions for a monolithic PE install.
When editing the
pe.conffile for the installation, specify the following parameters:
"puppet_enterprise::puppet_master_host": "pe-mom.example.com" "puppet_enterprise::console_admin_password": "YOUR CONSOLE ADMIN PASSWORD" "puppet_enterprise::database_host": "pe-postgres.example.com"
Run the installer with the
pe.conffile you created.
sudo ./puppet-enterprise-installer -c <FULL PATH TO pe.conf>
The installer will fail halfway through, as it cannot contact the database, and the PE components that rely on the database (PuppetDB, PE Console) will fail to start. The next installation run will correct this.
- Copy the
pe.confyou made to the
pe-postgres.example.comand SSH into that node.
- Run the installer with the same
sudo ./puppet-enterprise-installer -c <FULL PATH TO pe.conf>
- When the installation process completes on the
pe-postgres.example.comnode, SSH back into the
pe-mom.example.comnode, and run the following commands to complete the installation:
puppet infrastructure configure;
puppet agent -t;
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Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb [movies]
Larry leaves New York City for London on a quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is an upcoming 2014 comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Robert Ben Garant, David Guion, Michael Handelman and Thomas Lennon.It is the sequel to the 2009 film Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.
The film stars Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Rebel Wilson, Ben Kingsley, Dan Stevens, Owen Wilson, Skyler Gisondo, Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais. The film is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2014 across the middle east.
When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever and ever.


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I joined the project in January 2016 as a volunteer for 2 weeks. I stayed in Cihan's house with two other volunteers in Wellawaya. He explained the projects of "Stop staring start caring" (SSSC) and got my full attention. I admired his and Sonja's (who I unfortunately never met in person) enthusiasm and hard work, as well as what they have done for this community in the middle of jungle. I think it was incredible. In that time all of us were working on a construction project. We painted and decorated the finished parts of a wall for the girls' home "Pahan Tharuwa".
The project and the organization had two parts: There is an orphanage for disabled children and the new part, which is for the girls who got pregnant as a result of domestic violance and rape. The whole story opened my eyes. I was sad, angry and enthusiastic in the same time. SSSC helped a lot to the Sri Lankan people and started to build up the orphanage. They really made a good home for those people from little amount of money, as they do not get any support of the local government. They solved the problems, organized local support and covered the expenses. I still don't know, how they managed to do it. The atmosphere and the circumstances are so much better than in the neighbourhood and the towns around. I loved it, I loved the concept and the whole project.
The end of the day Cihan was a real host, we ate together, each meal was like a briefing, we talked about what we need to do, what is the programe for the next day. It was adventourous and challenging, because you can not imagine how hard is to get just a photo copy of a paper in this village, in the middle of Sri Lanka. These little things, what you can solve in 2 min. in Europe turn into a 5-6 hours mission.
At this point I'd like to talk about my experience, what learned about myself and about the world during my stay. I am very grateful to born and raised in Hungary, in the middle of Europe, I am grateful to get the best education, what I could get, I am grateful to be a woman, who can be woman in the men's world. I am grateful that I met with Cihan and this small but incredible strong team of SSSC, and I had a chance to work with them for a little while.
We meet with people for a reason, for a season or for a life time. I would go back any time to Sri Lanka, to continue the project and work with those girls and help them to fix their life. The story behind each girl is heart breaking: they got raped by the family member in early age, some of them less then 14 years old. They became pregnant. This is a very hard situation, and it has lot to do with the education, with the system…etc.
This is a very complex thing all together, SSSC is just dealing with the sad result of the situation. There is no prevention. SSSC got these girls and we need "to fix" the situation. This is very hard, but not hopeless. Cihan and Sonja are wonderfully kind and amazing people. They have a great team, volunteers and supporters who believe in them and want to help where they can. Still they need sponsorship, even we do our best as volunteers, we give our time and work. We were and are happy to help where we can, to support exceptional people like them, to make a change in this world.
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The BSHS is very pleased to announce that its Annual Conference will feature a special evening lecture. Steven Shapin, recently appointed Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, will be speaking on:
"'A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good': The Atkins Diet in Cultural Historical Perspective"
The call for papers for the Annual Conference is still open. Papers are invited on all areas of the history of science, technology and medicine. Suggestions for themed sessions are particularly welcome. Abstracts of Papers (max 250 words) should be sent to Dr Geoff Bunn, BSHS Programme Secretary, Department of Psychology, Liverpool Hope University College, Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD or to [email protected] by 31 January 2004. More information about the conference


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The transformation of paper into jewellery is a very slow process, with a somewhat "natural" quality to it for Janna Syvänoja. A technique that involves working with single sheets of paper, carefully curved around steel wire, in a sequence of repeated motions that slowly make the piece "grow", as may occur in the organic world, whereby elements build on to form different shapes, conferring a general "woody" character to the works. In a way, it seems to turn back to its origins. The print on the paper creates a pattern on the outside surface of the piece. The words contained on the paper, no longer legible, take on random forms, conferring additional expressiveness and a new hidden meaning. The paper used for her jewellery comes from newspapers and printed telephone directories that very quickly go out of date and are no longer of use. When Syvänoja started making jewellery, there was great recycling awareness that soon became an important social issue in Finland. It was at that time that she started to regenerate these useless heaps of paper by turning them into meaningful objects to adorn the body. In contrast, along with these man-made materials, Syvänoja also transforms natural materials such as seeds, eggshell and bark, into jewellery with the same poetic quality.
Janna Syvänoja was born in Finland in 1960. In 1993 she graduated from the University of Industrial Arts, Helsinki with a Master of Arts in Furniture and Interior Design. Her jewellery is featured in numerous public/private collections. A small selection are: Malmö Art Museum, Sweden; Helsinki Art Museum; International Museum of Applied Arts, Turin; American Craft Museum, N.Y.; Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg; Kunstgewerbemuseum, Berlin; Danish Museum of Decorative Art, Copenhagen; National Museum, Stockholm; Helen Drutt Collection; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts; Museum of Applied Arts, Helsinki, Mint Museum, North Carolina, USA. She has been awarded several prizes and grants for her work. Her works have been shown in exhibitions around the world and also at Collect 2007 and 2008 at the Victoria & Albert Museum.


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Gardening From Scratch // Camilla Dugonjic, Slovenia
I'm delighted to share today's post with you, the second in a series of in-depth conversations with people who have grown their gardens from scratch. Too often gardening books and magazines skip over the "before" shots of a garden, when the garden was a mud pit or a field of blackberry brambles, and we never see the hard work that went into making the dreamy space that is now splashed across glossy spreads. As a gardener who is starting from scratch, without even the bones of a garden in place, those are the photos I want to see! I need to be inspired and believe it is actually possible to turn our barren rocky ground into the garden I dream of... So this series is about filling in the "before" blanks and learning from people who have created dreamy gardens with their bare hands.
Camilla and I "met" via Instagram a few years ago. We've since developed one of those serendipitous internet friendships that are remarkable for the distances dissolved due to mutual beliefs and interests. I am in awe of the life that she has led in the time that I have "known" her. She left behind her premedical career and job (in a pediatric surgery lab no less), and moved away from her family and home in the Bay Area, California to the mountains of Slovenia to support her hubby Damir, whilst he trains for the Rio Olympics. She and Damir have built the most beautiful and productive garden on a hillside next to their home. They most certainly started the garden from scratch, and did it using a lot of old methods and back breaking work. What they have created gives hope to anyone who has a completely blank canvas and wants to grow food and feed their family, even on a hillside halfway round the world!
The Tree Diaries: Why did you move to Slovenia? Did you speak the language or know much about the country and the area that you were moving to?
Camilla Dugonjic: Before moving to Slovenia, my husband had been coming here to train for 3-4 months at a time, a couple of times a year. After almost 4 years, the distance began taking its toll on our marriage so I decided to take a leap of faith (and love) and prioritise my marriage above all else by packing up 8 suitcases and my sweet Icelandic sheepdog Odin and moving to a tiny cabin in the middle of the woods. I'd visited several times before, but still it was a bit of a transition coming from the Bay Area to the Slovenian countryside. I didn't speak the language but I understood some of it — in fact the language has been one of the biggest challenge for me, since there are many different dialects in this country and much of Damir's family speaks a different language. I've been learning two similar yet vastly different languages during my time here, and it gets rather confusing.
TTD: What did you dream of for your life there and the garden that you wanted to create?
CD: My thoughts when I decided to move (and press pause on my career) were that I was finally going to get the chance to live out one of my dreams — to live sustainably, to be as self-sufficient as possible, to have peace and quiet, and to grow a killer garden. Slovenian gardens have always captured my interest from the first time I came here. Each garden looks like it's out of a storybook, and almost everyone I know has a plot, whether in a community garden, on their balcony, or in a backyard. It's a part of the culture here during the spring and summertime, along with foraging for wild blueberries and mushrooms, and I very much wanted to be a part of that.
TTD: What did your garden look like when you first arrived? Did you feel intimidated by how much work you were facing? How did you get started?
CD: When I first saw the little home we bought with the very grassy south-facing hill, I knew we had our work cut out for us. Shortly after we arrived everything froze and was covered in snow, so I started my seedlings indoors while waiting for the ground to thaw. I knew from the start that I wanted specific planting areas around the garden — an area for greens, a three sisters garden, a spring veg garden, a potato patch, a strawberry patch, and so on. I also wanted a small greenhouse to grow some stuff throughout the colder months. Luckily, our one neighbor happens to be a farmer and he had all the necessary tools and know-how to help us prepare the land. That, and my mother-in-law has some serious gardening experience, having grown up in the countryside of Bosnia. It was hard, humbling, back-breaking work that took several weeks, just to lay manure and turn the soil. After that we had to break up the soil and remove as much of the grass as possible (which was the most tedious and frustrating part because there was so much grass). We used the power of our neighbor's tractor with some very old tools that looked like the belonged dragging behind a horse. At times it felt surreal that I was covered in mud and dirt, living out my dream. I went to bed each night exhausted but completely satisfied.
TTD: How does it feel knowing that you are leaving this garden soon?
CD: There are a lot of reasons I'm excited to go back to the States: being closer to my family, building a home on our land over there, being able to work and contribute more financially, but the thought of leaving this garden really guts me. I found so much joy all last spring and summer pouring my morning coffee and touring the garden as the sun rose to see what was new. We had a very, very successful first year garden. We were able to completely fill our freezer and root cellar for the winter months and eat the freshest, most delicious meals all summer long. It's going to be a very challenging transition to leave that and do things like go to the grocery store to buy parsley when I need it until we create another garden. The garden was a group effort, if I'm being honest. Damir and I allocated some plots for his mom and aunt to grow some vegetables they specifically wanted because the soil was so fertile and rich. So many weekend days were spent with the whole family drinking cold beers and working in the dirt, followed by evening barbecues. I have very fond memories and it breaks my heart to leave them behind. But life must go on and more gardens must be created!
TTD: What do you dream of for your life back in the States and the garden that you want to create there?
CD: Back in the Bay Area, I had a small garden under a bunch of eucalyptus trees. I never had much success there, as hard as I tried. The soil wasn't great, and I didn't have the time to dedicate to evolving it. I considered it practice for my future gardens as I learned. We were able to grow good lettuce, radishes, herbs, blueberries, and citrus trees, but that was about it. I found it very disheartening and tried to remind myself that greater, yummier things were in store for me.
As for our future garden in the States, I dream of something similar to what we've created here in Slovenia. I know it will be a very different climate, but I believe that with a simple greenhouse and some raised beds we can do pretty great things. I dream of a fenced plot with designated boxes for companion planting and to keep things as orderly as I can (things got away from me here in Slovenia and it was a wild, wild garden). I want to raise chickens once again to have a source of good manure for the garden, and to do away with my kitchen scraps (and for good eggs of course). I want lots of fruit trees and a very diverse herb garden — ideally to use for home remedies and such. I have big dreams! I can't wait to see them through.
TTD: Who inspires you in gardening or life? Are there any gardens or gardeners in particular that you admire, or any books that you return to again and again for inspiration?
One of my favorite books of all time is Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I've read it several times and I get completely fired up to follow my instincts about growing and making as much of my own food as possible. But the truth is, my grandmother has always been my biggest source of inspiration for my garden. She had a magnificent backyard garden, even though at the time it wasn't very trendy to grow food. I spent many days as a young child combing through her raised beds, grabbing cucumbers for dinner, trying to reach tangerines to snack on, and helping her pick the biggest leaves of chard. I didn't realize what a huge impact it all had on me until I grew up. When I'm in my garden I feel like I'm channeling her spirit and I know she's smiling.
A huge thank you to Camilla for sharing her beautiful Slovenian hillside garden on The Tree Diaries. I hope you have been as inspired as I have reading her words, showing what can be created with old school methods and machinery and a whole lot of hard work!


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The Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners consists of ten members: five licensed psychologists, two licensed behavior analysts and three public members. Board members are appointed by the Governor for five year terms, subject to confirmation by the Arizona State Senate.
Correspondence sent to any and all Board members should be sent to:
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RAMANforce is equipped with dedicated optics and a high-quality TEM00 laser for the highest spatial resolution. With a 532 nm excitation wavelength and 0.90 NA (Numerical Aperture) objective, RAMANforce guarantees 350 nm spatial resolution for all users. Raman imaging data of fluorescent beads of 200 nm in diameter is shown on the right. The intensity profile along the dotted line in the Raman image demonstrates a spatial resolution of up to 300 nm. The high spatial resolution also enhances the detection sensitivity of tiny objects that are smaller than the diameter of the laser spot. RAMANforce is thus able to detect a small particle under 100 nm diameter.
The dedicated illumination mode developed by Nanophoton has dramatically improved the speed of Raman imaging by re-forming point laser beams into line shapes to cover a larger sample area. This patented line illumination excites Raman scattered light along the line-illuminated area simultaneously whereupon it is divided into 400 spectra by a large number of pixels using a CCD.
Our highest spatial resolution and high performance confocal optics enhance our sensitivity to detect tiny particles. The laser beam will be accurately focused on the center of a particle using galvanometer scanner, and a robust sample stage keeps the laser spot always precisely located during long exposure measurements. RAMANforce produces a spectrum with a high signal-to-noise ratio that allows particle identification to be done by a library search.


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In recent years Celbridge has expanded dramatically to be the largest town in Kildare, yet most of the towns services and amenities still centre on the single main street.


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Hi Tom, Thanks for your answer. but can you tell me how can i perform this Retrieve System Status (QWCRSSTS) API ? honestly i wanted to know how this is done because one of our supports blame another operator for not seeing that the ASP reaches critical threshold and making the system crash, but the support did not give us any proof that it did reached that level. so can we still check on this kind of logs of the ASP percentage? because we are just checking it via wrksyssts
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Basic membership of Scottish Engineering includes the following:
Postal Information Service
All members receive regular updating on UK and European employment issues and are informed regularly on economic, business and employment matters. They are kept up-to-date with proposed legislation and advised on action required to conform to it.
Scottish Engineering meets the key role of presenting the needs of the manufacturing engineering industry to the relevant authorities. The aim of this function is to create the social, legal and economic conditions favourable to the effective conduct of the manufacturing business.
This is achieved by developing and maintaining contacts with Members of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood), Members of Parliament (Westminster), Members of the European Parliament (Brussels), Civil Servants, Scottish Enterprise, Local Enterprise Companies, Local Authorities and various enforcing bodies.
Member companies are consulted and given opportunities to influence and shape this vital activity.
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This is an essential role in conducting business and senior executives of member companies are encouraged to develop relationships, exchange and share business experiences and to assist their business plans by participating in meetings, committees, working parties, working lunches and other events.
Networking events, for example are:
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Members have access to information and advice on matters pertaining to education and training at all levels. They will receive regular input to briefings on developments within the education and training fields.
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Members have access to Scottish Engineering's Public Affairs resources for guidance and some assistance in company profile initiatives and related issues.
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Access to the other services on the Menu is available only to members of Scottish Engineering and are therefore offered at extremely attractive rates.


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"The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children (ALA, 2016)."
ALSC. (2016). retrieved from http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.
Caldecott Medal Book Club
Kindergarten and First grade students may join the Caldecott Book Club. Each time you read (or someone reads to you) 20 Caldecott Medal or Honor books complete and return your reading log to the media center.
Each completed log earns you a button for your back pack. Buttons will be awarded each month to students who have returned a completed reading log.
Which class will be crowned the 2016-2017 Caldecott Champions?
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Widely known among Team Fortress Classic community for his amazing maps. rS is trying his abilities in Half Life now by creating a mod. Touched VHE for the first time ever in 2005, going through 2006 finished and released a few playable maps. Had a return in 2010 and since then improved his mapping skills on more than 20 successful releases! Its mod time baby, ITS HAMMER TIME!
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Orpah Jackson: Community Builder
This article was written for the February and March 2018 Spotlight Exhibit on Orpah Jackson created by Spring 2018 Beaches Museum interns, Dylan Franke and Nick Iorio.
Orpah Jackson was, and continues to be, an important member of the Beaches community; working as a teacher for 55 years and actively participating in community projects. Born on June 15th, 1920 in Lumpkin, Georgia, her family later moved to a small neighborhood in East Mayport, Florida when she was 6 years old. This move was influenced by her mother's desire to provide a better education for Orpah and her brother.
Attending school as an African American was difficult. After sixth grade, Orpah had to find methods of travelling into Jacksonville to attend Junior High School. In 1940, Orpah graduated from Stanton High School and five years later from Cornell University. She then moved to Melbourne, Florida where she began her first teaching job.
In 1946 she moved back to Duval County and began a job as teacher and principal of 19 African American students in Mayport Village. When that school was closed in 1948, she began teaching 2nd grade at School #144 in Jacksonville Beach. Here, Orpah taught a wide range of subjects to her 2nd graders including reading, math, music, and physical education for 20 years.
Upon integration, Orpah transferred to Seabreeze Elementary, where she taught for 10 years. Including her years working as a substitute teacher at Neptune Beach Elementary and Atlantic Beach Elementary, Orpah taught until 2000.
Orpah was involved with many projects including the coordination of the integrated Vacation Bible School for the local churches, working with Meals on Wheels as a member of Church Women United, providing assistance to the neighborhood through the Donner Community Development Corporation, and serving as the first African American woman in Atlantic Beach to work on the voting Precinct. She currently serves as a member and Treasurer on the Board of the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center, which works to preserve the history of School #144 where her old classroom is on display.
A special exhibit spotlighting Orpah and her many accomplishments can be found in the lobby of the Beaches Museum through March, 2018.


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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEASDecember 09, 2014
One of my favorite holiday gifts to give is personal hot chocolate mason jars. It's a cost effective way to give everyone on your list something cute. I got a 12 pack of mason jars from Target (here or here), a box of Swiss Miss packets of hot chocolate, a big bag of individually wrapped peppermint and a bag of kraft Jet Puff mini marshmallows. I got a bunch of little snack bags so I could put the marshmallows in them. You can also add a little bottle of baileys liquor, a candy cane or something special that you know the person would enjoy.
I made the gift tags and heat embossed the names to give it a more personal touch. Target's dollar spot has a bunch of holiday tags that would also be perfect.
Do you guys have any holiday gifts you love giving?
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This is such a lovely idea and I really like the gift tags you made! I've got about half my holiday shopping done now and I'll do the other half when I fly home next week :)ReplyDelete
I love this kind of jar, maybe I'll do it one to myself for my boyfriend mom, she loves hot drinks! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
Have a great day <3
Yumm! What great and easy gift ideas! I'm going to have hot coco this weekend!ReplyDelete
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As important as style is in a home, it is just one of several ingredients that combine to create a livable family abode.
Ultimately, style must place third on the list of must-haves behind space and light. Which makes sense; without those two attributes, it's difficult to build style into a home (few cramped, dark homes have much style to speak of). Consequently, the design team at KDR Homes made 16 Waterstone Dr. as big and bright as possible.
By big, we mean 2,467 square feet spread out over the home's main floor and second level -- with another 1,300-plus sq. ft. of livable space available downstairs in a walk-out basement. With approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of livable space, the home possesses three levels of family-friendly functionality.
That functionality starts in the home's great room, where -- as should be the case -- space and light abound. The space comes in two dimensions: wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, said KDR's Diego Vassallo.
"The first thing we did was make sure each space was a generous size. The kitchen is absolutely huge with an L-shaped (white) quartz island with seating for four to six, a corner pantry, brown thermofoil cabinets (with extra height) and white quartz countertops that contrast nicely with the cabinets," he said. "There's tons of cabinet, and counter space -- plus a big dining area that we placed next to three windows and a deck door. The water view is incredible."
As big as the kitchen is, it feels that much larger due to its higher-than-normal ceiling.
"We made the ceiling 10 feet in the kitchen, which makes an already big space feel that much bigger," said Vassallo. "When you combine that with large windows -- such as the three-piece window next to the dinette -- you get a bright, spacious feel."
The same could be said for the adjacent family room, which is notable for its collection of (four in total) floor-to-ceiling windows that are more than just a fashion statement.
"We're really pleased with the way the design turned out -- the huge windows and 18-foot ceiling combine to make a space that's not only bright and spacious, but that also has a grand, yet intimate feel. The amount of natural light that pours into the area is amazing, as is the wetland view."
The modern-themed finishes in the room aren't too shabby, either: whitewashed, wide-plank oak laminate floors, a ribbon-style fireplace framed by a stainless steel surround and a minimal, yet effective brown thermofoil entertainment unit with two display/art shelves above an oversized flat panel TV niche.
"I think it has a nice, clean, symmetrical look that complements the space perfectly," he said. "The brown thermofoil cabinets add colour and warmth, while the laminate hardwoods add a soft, yet textured feel. They're also durable, dampen sound (due to a foam underlay), are easy to clean and don't shrink and expand when the home's humidity changes. They're an excellent choice for a high traffic area, which the great room is."
Like the main floor, the walk-out lower level is spacious, bright and tastefully finished. Its simple, open-concept design, it turns out, delivers on three levels. First, there's nothing to hinder traffic flow between the media and games areas, making it an ideal space for entertaining. Second, the design ensures hosts and their guests can always stay connected no matter where they are in the room.
Third, the open design allows light from the staggered, glassified rear wall -- the wetland view is also spectacular -- to flow freely throughout the area.
"Much like the great room, the rec room is a big, bright space that was designed for entertaining," said Vassallo. "You can have all kinds of people down here watching a game, playing pool and going back and forth between the rec room and backyard through a patio door that leads to a covered patio and a large, beautifully landscaped backyard. There's also a play room, four-piece bath and roughed-in area for a fifth bedroom."
Head upstairs to 16 Waterstone's top-most level, and you an encounter a layout that's exceptionally function -- and enhances privacy.
A separate wing set well away from the master suite houses three bedrooms, a four-piece bath and laundry room, while the master suite -- which is defined neatly by its own compact catwalk off the stairs -- is set off in a secluded, luxurious world of its own.
"I think it's everything a master suite should be -- spacious, private and well-appointed," he said. "The back wall is filled with glass to provide a great view of the wetlands below and let in tons of light, and there's all kinds of space for a bed, dresser, end tables and corner reading area. There's also a huge walk-in closet with rich wood veneer shelving and storage."
Fittingly, the piece de resistance is the ensuite, which is an elegant, functional space.
"It has all the amenities required to help you relax after a long day -- a stand-alone corner soaker tub, white porcelain tile floor, six-foot frameless tempered glass shower with (tan) tile surround and a thermofoil vanity with (grey) quartz countertop and dual sink," Vassallo said. "It's modern, yet warm and inviting."
Loaded with furniture, appliances and two TVs, 16 Waterstone is ready for a family to enjoy, he added.
"It's move-in ready, and is a home that a family will enjoy for entertaining, its beautiful setting and overall livability."


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Talk about a perfect follow-up to the story about women losing seven times as many jobs as men since President Obama's taken office. The Washington Free Beacon's Andrew Stiles reports on the gender pay gap in the White House:
Female employees in the Obama White House make considerably less than their male colleagues, records show.
According to the 2011 annual report on White House staff, female employees earned a median annual salary of $60,000, which was about 18 percent less than the median salary for male employees ($71,000).
The Obama campaign on Wednesday lashed out at presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney for his failure to immediately endorse the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, a controversial law enacted in 2009 that made it easier to file discrimination lawsuits.
President Obama has frequently criticized the gender pay gap, such as the one that exists in White House.
Why the large wage discrepancy in a White House that has regularly railed against the gender pay gap in the workforce? HotAir's Allahpundit raises a few theories:
In some industries there may be a nondiscriminatory reason for a gender gap in pay, e.g., men may be overrepresented in jobs that require lots of strength or dangerous duties, which in turn may pay better because of the risk. But that's surely not the case in the cubicle utopia of the West Wing. The most obvious explanation in an office setting is that men tend to earn more because there are more of them in senior positions. Is that true, champ? If so, how come?
If the White House's defense is that women aren't equally represented in senior positions, let's see David Axelrod take that case to the public.
It really is baffling that President Obama would make the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act into a campaign issue when his own house is literally not living up to the standards he's demanding from others. Perhaps the Democratic Party thought the issue would instantly push the GOP into defense mode and the White House's own failings would never become an issue. Clearly, they miscalculated. While Democrats are trying to win over women voters by claiming Republicans are waging a war on female reproductive rights, the women's vote tends to be influenced far more by economic issues. Judging from that, the stories today about how women workers are faring under Obama will be very effective messaging points for Republicans.


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The joy of fruit – 6 months onwards:
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Introducing Solid Foods from 6 Months
The trend internationally is to introduce solid foods to babies at six months. Studies have shown that there is a definite link between allergies and the introduction of solids too early in a baby's life. Premature introduction of solids may also overload your baby's kidneys and digestive tract.
Babies who are at least 4 months of age that weigh 6 – 7 kgs and who exhibit excessively hungry behaviour, i.e. formula-fed babies drinking more than 1 litre per day or breast-fed babies feeding two hourly, day and night, may start solids before 6 months.
If starting solids prior to 6 months, remember these foods are always to be given AFTER a milk feed. Wait half an hour and then give solids. Up to the age of 6 months milk is the most important dietary requirement in a baby's diet.
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Reds' Bruce stays hot, Giants stay cold
A statistical look at the Giants' 2-1 loss to the visiting Reds on Wednesday:
2-0: Reds starting pitcher Dan Straily's record in head-to-head matchups against the Giants' Madison Bumgarner.
2.09: Bumgarner's ERA this season.
4: Hits by the Giants against three Cincinnati pitchers.
4: Home runs this season by the Giants' Conor Gillaspie, whose solo shot off Straily in the third inning provided San Francisco's only run of the day.
5: Consecutive games in which the Reds' Jay Bruce has homered. He has six homers during the stretch.
Jay Bruce's 5 straight games with a HR ties the @Reds' franchise record pic.twitter.com/UpYxOSocEK— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 27, 2016
6: Losses by the San Francisco in Bumgarner's last eight starts.
8: Home runs by Cincinnati in the three-game series, an AT&T Park record. The Marlins hit eight homers in a four-game series in July 2010.
9: Losses by the Giants in 11 games since the All-Star break.
9: Strikeouts recorded by Bumgarner in eight innings.
Bumgarner's last three home starts: 23 innings, 10 hits, 1 earned run, 3 walks, 29 strikeouts.— Alex Pavlovic (@AlexPavlovic) July 27, 2016
10: Runs scored by the Giants in Bumgarner's last five games.
11: Consecutive games with a hit against the Reds by the Giants Brandon Belt before the All-Star first baseman went 0 for 2 in Wednesday's loss. He went into the game as a career .398 hitter vs. Cincinnati, including a .522 mark since the beginning of last season.
12: Saves by Reds reliever Tony Cingrani in 17 attempts.
12: Consecutive games with a hit by the Reds' Joey Votto, who had two of Cincinnati's six hits. Votto is batting .500 (20 for 40) over that stretch.
Giants lose 2-1, waste another gem from Bumgarner. Losing a home series to the Reds is about as bad as that road trip.— Alex Pavlovic (@AlexPavlovic) July 27, 2016
18: Home runs allowed by Giants starting pitchers in 11 games since the All-Star break.
20: Consecutive scoreless innings pitched at home by Bumgarner (dating to a start on June 25 against the Phillies) before the Reds scored an unearned run in the fifth.
25: Home runs by Bruce this season.
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Auburn University might be relatively new to the peanut breeding business, but its just-released runner peanut variety is already winning accolades for its high yields, resistance to disease and healthy traits. The new release is the product of a peanut breeding program operated jointly by the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences and USDA's National Peanut Research Lab.
Guertal named Rowe Endowed Professor
Beth Guertal, professor of turfgrass and nutrient management, has been named the Auburn University College of Agriculture's first Rowe Endowed Professor. The endowed professorship was established by 1978 Auburn alumni Mike and Leann Rowe to support tenured faculty who have demonstrated strong commitment to students, teaching, research and service.
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Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Credit Card
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa is a simple and rewarding cashback credit card. It offers a $200 sign-up bonus after spending $1,000 in the first three months and 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months. The card doesn't charge an annual fee, either. On everyday spending, you'll earn 1.5 percent back on all purchases, and cash back can be redeemed as soon as you reach at least $25 .
For a no annual fee card, Cash Wise is a great option for anyone looking to earn cash back without having to keep track of bonus categories. The biggest downside to this card is that you can't make a redemption until you have at least $25 in cash back, but that's a pretty small downside compared to all of the benefits.
Bonuses and Benefits
Knowing what benefits come with a credit card can help you decide if it's a good fit for you. Here we cover the bonuses and perks that the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card offers and the value of the Wells Fargo cashback you earn.
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa card offers a $200 sign-up bonus after spending $1,000 on purchases within your first three months as a cardholder. Additionally, new cardholders will receive 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 12 months.
What You Get
- Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months
- Earn unlimited 1.5% cash rewards on purchases
- Enjoy 1.8% cash rewards on qualified mobile wallet purchases, like Apple Pay® or Google Pay™, during the first 12 months from account opening
- No category restrictions or sign ups and cash rewards don't expire as long as your account remains open
- Get up to $600 protection on your cell phone (subject to $25 deductible) against covered damage or theft when you pay your monthly cellular telephone bill with your Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
- 0% Intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers (fees apply), then a 15.74%-26.74% variable APR; balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the intro rates and fees
- $0 Annual Fee
- Select "Apply Now" to learn more about the product features, terms, and conditions
As long as your Wells Fargo Cash Wise account is kept open, your rewards will not expire.
What is the value of the Wells Fargo® Points?
With the Wells Fargo Cash Wise card, cash back is simple. It is worth exactly what it looks like it's worth. The $200 sign-up bonus is truly worth $200, and every dollar you spend earns 1.5 cents back. You don't have to do anything in order to maximize your cash back.
The Best Ways to Redeem Wells Fargo Cashback
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise card offers cash back on all of your purchases with no restrictions about the type of purchases you can redeem your cash back for. The only restriction you should know about is that the minimum redemption is $25. As long as you have $25 or more ready to redeem, you can use it for anything you want!
Everyday Earnings with Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise earns 1.5 percent cash rewards on all purchases. During your first 12 months as a card member, however, you can do a little bit better if you use your card with Android Pay or Apple Pay. For those first 12 months, you'll earn 1.8 percent back on these digital wallet purchases.
Wells Fargo Cash Wise Credit Card Rewards
- Digital wallet purchases
- 1.8%cashback/$1
- All Other Purchases
- 1.5%cashback/$1
Travel Benefits
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Feel free to use this card while traveling abroad because you'll never have to pay a foreign transaction fee.
Fees: the cost of Having Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise card doesn't have an annual fee, so you don't need to spend anything in order to cover it. You should pay attention to how much you could earn from other cards before deciding to make a purchase at 1.5 percent cash back.
Since the Cash Wise card offers a $200 sign-up bonus, you are coming out way ahead for the first year.
- Annual Fee
- Balance Transfer Fee
Introductory fee of either $5 or 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater, for 12 months. After that, up to 5% for each balance transfer, with a minimum of $5
- Foreign Transaction Fee
3% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
- Late Payment Fee
Up to $37
Does the Card Pay for Itself?
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa is a no-fee card. You do not have to earn a certain amount of rewards in order to cover the cost since it's free. It's still good to know roughly how much you'll be earning, though. We've broken out our estimates for the first- and second-year net earnings.
These estimates are based on an annual monthly spend of $2,000
First Year
Second Year
Top 5 Benefits of the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
For a no annual fee card, the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa has some really amazing benefits. Here are the top five.
- Great Earning Potential: You'll get bonus points for every purchase you make. Every dollar you spend earns 1.5% cash back, which will add up fast.
- Big Sign-Up Bonus: This card comes with a big bonus of $200. All you have to do is spend just $1,000 in 3 months.
- No Annual Fee: You'll never have to pay anything for this card. That means all the rewards you earn are essentially free.
- Cell Phone Protection: Get up to $600 in protection for your cell phone when you pay your monthly cell phone bill with your Cash Wise card. This benefit is subject to a $25 deductible.
- 0% APR: For your first 12 months as a cardholder, you will have 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers.
Should You Get the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa?
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise card is a good option for anyone looking for a simple cashback credit card. Since it has no annual fee, you don't have to consider the cost of keeping the card. It offers solid everyday earning, a nice $200 sign-up bonus and other unique benefits, like cell phone protection.
The Cash Wise card works well both as a one-size-fits-all card where you can use it for most of your spending, and it also works well as a secondary card to earn on the purchases that wouldn't otherwise earn a bonus. Since it doesn't have an annual fee, it's also a great card to get while you're figuring out the rest of your credit card strategy.
Need more info? Check out our frequently asked questions. If you have other questions, please click on "Ask Now" below.
Is it possible to enroll in Overdraft Protection?The Cash Wise card is eligible to use with Overdraft Protection as long as you have a Wells Fargo checking account. If you don't already have an account with Wells Fargo, you will need to apply for one. If you do already have an account, you can call 1-800-642-4720 to enroll.
Do I need to sign up for Go Far Rewards?The Cash Wise card automatically comes with Go Far Rewards. There is no need to sign up separately.
What kind of credit score do I need to be approved for the Cash Wise card?Most applicants report having a credit score of 690 or higher. If your credit score is higher than 690, it is not a guarantee that you will be approved. Likewise, if your credit score is lower than 690, it is still possible that you will be approved. Wells Fargo will evaluate your entire application before deciding to approve or deny you for the card.
Does the Cash Wise card charge foreign transactions fees?The Cash Wise card doesn't charge foreign transaction fees, so it is okay to use this card when traveling abroad.
When taking advantage of 0% APR on balance transfers for the first 12 months, do I still need to pay the balance transfer fee?Yes, you will still need to pay the balance transfer fee in order to take advantage of 0% APR on balance transfers for 12 months.
Compare Wells Fargo Credit Cards
Before you apply for the Wells Fargo Cash Wise card, let's take a look at a couple of other Wells Fargo cards to see if they could be a better fit. The cards we will look at are the Wells Fargo Propel American Express, Wells Fargo Visa Signature and the Wells Fargo Rewards card.
Other Wells Fargo Rewards Credit Cards
|Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card
Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
Wells Fargo Visa Signature® Card
Wells Fargo Rewards® Card
|Sign-up bonus
|30,000 points
|0 points
|0 points
|Annual Fee
|APR On Purchases
|14.24% to 26.74% (Variable)
|15.74% to 26.74% Variable±
|13.65% to 27.49% Variable±
|18.65% to 27.49% Variable±
|Foreign Fee
|Bonus Value
|Second Year Value
The main differences between these cards are their earning categories for purchases. All three cards offer 30,000 points sign-up bonuses and no annual fees.
The Wells Fargo Propel American Express card offers 3 points per dollar spent at U.S. gas stations, 3 points per dollar at U.S. restaurants and 1 point per dollar for all other purchases. The Wells Fargo Visa Signature offers 5 points per dollar at gas stations, grocery stores and drug stores for six months on up to $12,500 in combined purchases and 1 point per dollar for all other purchases.
The Wells Fargo Rewards card offers the same spending categories as the Visa Signature. Due to the limited nature of the bonus categories of the Visa Signature and Rewards cards, these are both good options if you have large purchases coming up at gas stations, grocery stores or drug stores, but are not as good of long term cards as the Cash Wise or Propel cards. Between the Cash Wise and Propel cards, you should consider which card will offer you more points based on your everyday spending.
Compare Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa Credit Card to Other Cards
In addition to looking at other Wells Fargo cards, we also want to take a look at a few cards issued by other banks: the Quicksilver Rewards card, Barclaycard CashForward World MasterCard and U.S. Bank Cash 365.
- Capital One® Quicksilver® Cash Rewards Credit Card
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- Uber Visa Card
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- U.S. Bank Cash 365™ American Express® Card
$150 cash back offer
Like the Cash Wise card, Quicksilver also offers 1.5 percent back on all purchases, but it only offers a $150 sign-up bonus after completing $500 in minimum spending. However, there is no minimum cashback redemption.
Uber Visa Credit Card offers generous cashback bonuses. You can earn 4.0 percent cash back at restaurants, 3.0 percent back for certain major travel expenses, 2.0 percent back on most online and mobile purchases (including Uber rides) and 1.0 percent back everywhere else. Plus, it's a no-fee card that comes with a $100 sign-up bonus.
Card Overview
Whenever you apply for a credit card make sure you read the terms and conditions of the card and the rewards program to find out about minimum spend requirements and any restrictions to ensure you can successfully obtain the card and earn the rewards it offers.
Card Details
Flight Features
Travel Partners
Card Terms and Conditions
While it's easy to focus on the rewards offered by the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa card, it's worth taking a closer look at the terms and conditions. There's a lot to consider as you think about how you're going to use the card. Will you carry a balance, get a cash advance or maybe make a big purchase? Below is a rundown of the various interest rates, purchase protections, security features and mobile banking options that come with this Visa card.
- Intro APR:
- 0% for 12 months
- Intro APR for balance transfers:
- 0% for 12 months
- Ongoing APR:
- 15.74% to 26.74% Variable±
- Minimum Grace Period:
- 25 days
- Cell Phone Protection:
- Get up to $600 in coverage for your cell phone by paying your monthly bill with your Cash Wise card. This benefit is subject to a $25 deductible.
Cash Advance Features
- Ongoing APR:
- 25.74% to 27.74% Variable±
- Cash Advance Fee:
- Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each advance, whichever is greater
Security and Protections
The Wells Fargo Cash Wise card offers standard security benefits, including the following:
- Account alerts:
- Set up alerts to track purchases and receive notifications of irregular or suspicious activity.
- EMV Chip + Signature Technology:
- Get global acceptance and enhanced security at merchants that use chip-enabled terminals.
- Zero Liability Program:
- You're protected from unauthorized transactions when you report them promptly.
Mobile Banking
Wells Fargo offers a mobile app so you can track your account activity while you're on the go. The Cash Wise card is also compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Android Pay.
Additional Cardholder Benefits
In addition to the benefits listed above, the Wells Fargo Cash Wise card offers the following:
Visa Signature Travel Benefits
- Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver:
- Coverage for theft and collision for most rentals in the U.S. and abroad. Coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
- Roadside Dispatch:
- Call 1-800-847-2869 for roadside assistance, including lockout service, towing, jumpstart and gas delivery. Service charges apply.
- Travel Accident Insurance:
- Receive accidental death or dismemberment coverage of up to $150,000 for any air, bus, train or cruise ship transportation paid for with your card.
- Emergency Card Replacement and Cash Disbursement:
- Call the number on the back of your card if you need an emergency cash advance or temporary card.
- Travel and Emergency Assistance Services:
- Legal and medical referrals, and other travel and emergency assistance is available any time of day. Service charges apply.
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Hi Ted,
Thanks for all the great material you keep producing.
I just bought your prospect or die ebook today and I've started reading it and a very important question popped to mind in regards to your referral system. I live and work in the UK and at present what I struggle with is not so much the amount of referred leads I get but more the quality of the leads, hence why I purchased the ebook. Now my question is, how do you get a referred leads address from a prospect when most people don't know the exact addresses of their friends,family, colleagues etc...?
I understand the key here is to post the post card within 5 days of it being signed by the client. But most people in the UK do not know other peoples addresses (I myself only know mine and my uncles) in particular the post/zip code..and without the postcode it's impossible to post.
What are your thoughts/suggestions?
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Our "Orfeo ed Euridice" by C.W. Gluck presented by Connecticut Summer Opera Foundation at JEWISH FEDERATION AUDITORIUM on SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 2016 at 7:30 pm 444 Main St N, Southbury, CT 06488 for Tickets Click Here>>>
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Best Haunted Places in Asia
There are many people who are very interested about the haunted place. By this post we are going to introduce Top 10 List of haunted place in Asia. We hope that Asian people will love this information very much about Top 10 List of haunted place in Asia.
1. Old Changi Hospital: In the Top 10 List of haunted place in Asia we keep Old Changi Hospital in the 1st place. Once a military hospital in Singapore before being closed down some years ago, this hospital is the most haunted spot in Asia's most ghost-ridden city. The people of this locality avoid this place.
2. Lipe Island, Thailand: Thailand in the 2nd position. It is also a tourist place in Thailand. Tourists also claim feeling the presence of invisible forces during their visit there. Residents are said to be able to appease these spirits with offerings of cupcakes and cold strawberry soft drinks.
3. Tao Dan Public Park: This place is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this park is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young man who is looking for his lover. Years ago, a couple was attacked in the area, with a man killed while his girlfriend repeatedly raped.
4. Bhangarh Fort: This place is located in Rajasthan, India. It is the most haunted place in India. Legend says a tantrik placed a curse on the area with death without rebirth. True or not, authorities have banned everyone from staying inside the fort after sunset.
5. Mount Everest: Mount Everest is well known to all. The tallest mountain on land is haunted by the ghost of climber Andrew Irvine, who died in his attempt to reach the top back in 1924. His spirit visits the tents of other climbers, giving confidence in their ascent.
6. Changi Beach: This place is located in Singapore. Thousands of innocent Chinese soldiers were tortured and killed during this operation as they were suspected of being indulged into anti-Japan activities. The strange screaming and crying of Chinese soldiers have been reported by the people.
7. Tuen Mun Road: This place is located in Hong Kong. Drivers claim it is because of ghosts who suddenly appear in front of the cars, which then violently swerve to avoid hitting them.
8. Victoria Institution: It is a famous school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Apparitions are occasionally sighted during both night and day, and violent possessions among the students have been recorded.
9. Yu Shan Fan Dian: This place is located in Beijing. It is a 220-room hotel besides the Yangtze River which is popular with summer vacationers. Sightings occurred both inside the hotel and on one of the balconies.
10. Manila Film Center: In the Top 10 List of haunted place in Asia we keep Manila Film Center in the 10th position. This place is situated in Pasay City, Philippines. When an accident claimed the lives of several construction workers, the contractors had concrete poured over the remains in order to stick to the schedule.


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Deputy Foreign Minister Amanatidis' speech at the presentation of the Greek Diaspora Map (Thessaloniki, 14 June 2017)
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a particular pleasure to be presenting, for the first time, the digital, interactive Greek Diaspora Map here in Thessaloniki, which has always been the heart of the Greek Diaspora.
The Greek Diaspora Map is a unique digital record and representation of the Greek presence abroad and was initiated in 2015, with the assistance of the Foreign Ministry's missions abroad, whose personnel I want to thank publicly for their response. And I also want to thank South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX).
As we implement a platform commitment we made two years ago, the Greek Diaspora – along with others – is gaining a modern, interactive and openly accessible tool, a vehicle for further strengthening its relations with the homeland, and a dynamic network for interaction between Greeks living abroad.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
In a multifaceted international environment, networking is one of the key skills and challenges of the 21st century; a need to which this initiative responds.
The updating, gathering and recording of all the data regarding locations and addresses of the Greek communities, the organizations, clubs, associations, chambers of commerce, media outlets and other structures of Diaspora Hellenism, as well as of individual distinguished Greeks of the Diaspora, was carried out under the guidance of Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and was delivered to the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad. The database itself was developed by South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX), in the context of the broader "Greek Diaspora Project," which produced the first digital map of the Greek Diaspora.
This map is a means of support for Greek scientists who, due to the economic crisis, moved abroad in their thousands, and it can help convert this 'brain drain' into 'brain circulation' between the Diaspora and the homeland, with the aim of capitalising on their experience and knowledge, and eventually bringing them back to our country.
There are many benefits from the creation of this digital map, because, for the first time, the Greek Diaspora is depicted accurately and in real time in all its breadth. For this reason, I extend an open invitation to the Greek Diaspora to contribute to the effort and thus optimise the potential of the Greek presence beyond our country's borders.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Greek presence even in the farthest reaches of this world, which this map reminds us of, encourages us to fight back against every adversity. The survival of the Greeks of the Diaspora and their subsequent prosperity and progress in foreign environments are evidence of fortitude and faith.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The government, and the prime minister in particular, attaches great importance to the promotion of Thessaloniki and the region of Southeast Europe as a centre of international political initiatives. And this is exhibited by tomorrow's Greece-Israel High Level Cooperation Council and the Greece-Cyprus-Israel trilateral summit meeting.
Thus, in my assessment, conditions have matured for us to discuss the Government House and its use, and I would propose that it be the headquarters for all of the Diaspora organizations (World Council of Hellenes Abroad, Diaspora Museum) and, at the same time, that it be granted to the citizens of Thessaloniki as a centre for culture, tradition and the arts, with the participation of the local administration, the Vice-Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace, and the University, within the framework of the government's more general policies.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The digital map of the Greek Diaspora is part of a broader collaboration between the Foreign Ministry and the University of Oxford - SEESOX, which we will expand today with the signing of a relevant Memorandum of Cooperation. At the same time, however, it is a manifestation of educational and cultural diplomacy, which often travels more easily than tradition diplomacy.
Educational and cultural diplomacy creates relationships with nations and peoples; relationships that exist beyond changes in governments and policy, and above all it is the only form of diplomacy that can reach young people and a wider range of people who are interested in culture. It speaks to people's hearts.
Capitalising on our historical and cultural wealth, this digital map, like our institutional cooperation with internationally recognized academic institutions abroad, allows us to dynamically promote Greek studies as a foundation of Humanism and headspring of Western Civilization, and to pursue the establishing of university chairs of Ancient Greek, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at universities abroad.
Our immediate next steps include the enrichment of the digital map with data from the Education Ministry (Greek community schools) and cooperation with the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus, so that we can make this into a digital map of all Hellenism.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Cutting-edge technology, in-depth research and expertise from SEESOX and the political will and vision of the Foreign Ministry brought Hellenism closer together today. The only thing separating us anymore is the push of a button. It is my hope and wish that this digital map will bridge any distances and keep Greek communities vibrant in a digital galaxy.
Thank you.


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Bright Light May Affect Mood and Learning
According to a new study, the aesthetics of just about every college classroom in America could not only be harming your ability to learn, but also could be driving you to depression.
We recently discussed how the bright light of our computer monitors and smartphone screens could be keeping us awake longer and causing unnecessary eye strain, but a new study by Johns Hopkins University shows that our love of unnatural lighting may be causing additional harm by causing symptoms found in depression, increasing stress levels and reducing the brain's ability to learn new information.
The study, published in the journal Nature, was conducted by professor of biology Samer Hattar, who subjected mice to 3.5 hours of light followed by 3.5 hours of darkness for a two-week period. According to Hattar, the mice in the experiment began to exhibit signs of depression as well as increased amounts of cortisol, a stress hormone, and showed difficulty in learning and information retention.
"Of course, you can't ask mice how they feel, but we did see an increase in depression-like behaviors, including a lack of interest in sugar or pleasure seeking, and the study mice moved around far less during some of the tests we did," said Hattar. "They also clearly did not learn as quickly, or remember tasks as well. They were not as interested in novel objects as were mice on a regular light-darkness cycle schedule."
Following the two week period, the mice were treated with an anti-depression drug and saw a return to their normal behavior, suggesting that the problems with learning, stress, and memory were caused by depression.
While the link between how mice and humans interact may seem tenuous to some, Hattar's supposition does have scientific validity. Mice and humans share a similar type of biological mechanism for processing light by using intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) in our eyes. The brain's limbic system, which includes structures like the hippocampus and the amygdalae, controls many functions typically affected by depression, such as emotion, behavior, motivation, and long-term memory. Natural rest cycles for the limbic system are governed by the levels of light detected by ipRGCs, leading to lower levels of activity at night as the body prepares for sleep. Unnatural, bright lights therefore cause the limbic system to continue operating when it should instead be slowing down.
"We still don't know the exact brain regions that are impacted, but we suspect that some regions that are supposed to be settled at night must be activated and disclose some changes in the hormonal levels, specifically in corticosterone. Corticosterone in turn leads to depression and learning deficits," said Hattar.
While we may not be able to do much to get rid of the fluorescent lights found in most college classrooms, Dr. Hattar does have some additional recommendations for how to keep the limbic system operating correctly at home, primarily through the use of applications that lower the amount of blue light coming from your smartphone or computer screen.
"See how much you can lower the intensity [of the light] so you can still see comfortably, but you are not exposed to incredibly bright light," says Dr. Hattar. "Get more bright light during the day and limit it at night. It is really actually quite simple. The discovery is quite interesting, but the remedy is quite simple."
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These are leads for running rigging. If it is fairleads for mooring line you need, try here
Handsome is as handsome does
Wykeham-Martin furling gear looks like - indeed is - a relic from the 19th century. But it works. here
Traditional ash or galvanised steel. The dimension quoted is the inner diameter, so you need 1 or 2 inches clearance.
You can specify a horse (or traveler in US English) link.
Useful not only for mainmast track, but also for clew outhauls, and hatch slides


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Sepia Effect
To make your photo look professional, apply Sepia tone. This tutorial shows how to imitate Depth of field effect, add Sepia tone and Sepia mild noise.
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In this Christmas guitar lesson, we look at how to play Fairytale of New York by The Pogues!
The top video shows you how to play the simple chords and strumming. Below that is a website exclusive video [not on youtube!] where i show how the intro piano part and the ending lead parts can be done on acoustic!
Finally, at the bottom of this page, you'll find a full cover of this song by me so you can see how it all fits together, along with the original music video by the Pogues and the late Kirsty MacColl so you can hear it done properly!
If this is too difficult for you, my Acoustic Fingerstyle course includes many of the concepts and techniques needed to play this, check that out here!


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Forensic science has become increasingly important within contemporary criminal justice, from criminal investigation through to courtroom deliberations, and an increasing number of agencies and individuals are having to engage with its contribution to contemporary justice.
This Handbook aims to provide an authoritative map of the landscape of forensic science within the criminal justice system of the UK. It sets out the essential features of the subject, covering the disciplinary, technological, organizational and legislative resources that are brought together to make up contemporary forensic science practice.
It is the first full-length publication which reviews forensic science in a wider political, economic, social, technological and legal context, identifying emerging themes on the current status and potential future of forensic science as part of the criminal justice system. With contributions from many of the leading authorities in the field it will be essential reading for both students and practitioners.
Preface 1. The contemporary landscape of forensic science, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams Part 1: Forensic Science Practice Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams Section 1: Identifying individuals 2. The current status of DNA profiling in the UK, Peter Gill and Tim Clayton 3. Fingerprints, Christophe Champod and Paul Chamberlain 4. Forensic anthropology and human identification from the skeleton, Martin Evison Section 2: Identifying and comparing materials 5. Drugs of abuse, Niamh Nic Daeid and Hilary Buchanan 6. Body fluids in sexual offences, Julie Allard 7. Trace evidence, Max M. Houck 8. Marks, Terry Napier Section 3: Reconstructing events 9. Bloodstain pattern analysis, Adrian Wain and Adrian Linacre 10. Fire investigation policies and practices in the UK, James Munday and Mick Gardiner Part 2: Forensic Science as Investigative Support Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams 11. Forensic resources and criminal investigations, Amanda Cooper and Lucy Mason 12. DNA databases, Bob Bramley 13. Using forensic science in major crime inquiries, David Barclay 14. Forensic science in UK policing: strategies, tactics and effectiveness, Nick Tilley and Michael Townsley Part 3: Reasoning and the evaluation of scientific evidence Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams 15. Statistics and forensic science, Colin Aitken 16. Understanding forensic science opinions, Graham Jackson 17. The science of proof: forensic sceince evidence in English criminal trials, Paul Roberts Part 4: Themes and Debates in Contemporary Forensic Science 18. Forensic science and the internationalisation of policing, Tim Wilson 19. Forensic science, ethics and criminal justice, Sheila Willis 20. Professional standards, public protection and the administration of justice, Alan Kershaw 21. The development and enhancement of forensic expertise: higher education and in-service training, Claude Roux and James Robertson 22. The future(s) of forensic investigations, Robin Williams and Jim Fraser


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In this section, you will find pages above on how to register your child with a group; how to volunteer as a parent helper; letters and forms. Reports and minutes of the annual AGM can be found on the Trustees page.
PDMC relies heavily on the support of parents in general, and in particular on the help of parent volunteers. Without this much needed help and support, PDMC would not be able to function as efficiently and safely as it does, and would not be able to provide such varied, fun and excellent musical experiences for young people.
How Can I Help PDMC?
- Continue to provide individual instrumental tuition for your child - this will ensure that your child progresses along with their peers.
- Encourage your child to practice their instrument frequently, regularly, and with focus - playing with an ensemble is not a substitute for personal practice.
- Make sure your child attends as many rehearsals as possible.
- Support your child, and their ensemble, by attending PDMC concerts.
- Get involved - become a regular parent helper at rehearsals, or help out at concerts.
- Offer to fund raise for PDMC, or for a particular event or tour.
Our next Annual General Meeting will be at 7pm on 13 November 2019. Please see the attached AGM Notice and Agenda.
To find out about how to volunteer as a parent helper, please visit the parent helper page.


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The two-year internal squabble that has wracked the Broward County Republican Party -- fought with everything from obscene tape recordings to lawsuits -- heads into court today as four ousted GOP officials battle to be reinstated.
The four officials are linked to former county GOP Chairman William Glynn, who lost a bitter fight for control of the party in 1984.
Glynn supporters, including his son and daughter, were cut from the county GOP executive committee shortly after a new chairman replaced Glynn. Four of them sued.
Jo Smith, chairwoman of Broward's Republican Party and Glynn's chief opponent, continued to deny the charge on Wednesday. She said the four were removed from the committee for not attending meetings and not living in the proper precincts.
The issue to be decided in Broward Circuit Court today is the latest chapter in a controversy that has split the GOP organization.
Glynn grabbed control of the GOP organization in 1980. In 1984, he was challenged for the chairmanship by Fred Guardabassi.
Guardabassi charged Glynn was a dictator who used "subterfuge, dirty tricks and lies" against any Republican who disagreed with him. Glynn did not run for re-election as chairman but chose Smith as his successor.
Days before the 1984 election, Guardabassi called Glynn on the telephone. The 18-second call, recorded by Glynn's answering machine, was peppered with profanities.
Glynn used the tape to illustrate his contention that Guardabassi was not fit to run the party. Smith won the election handily and became chairwoman.
Within three months, Smith and Glynn had a falling out. Smith thought Glynn was ignoring her and attempting to run the party without consulting her.
Smith engineered the removal of 61 members from the GOP executive committee, most of them Glynn supporters.


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The secret lives of permutations
How can a line of people sort themselves by height? Or by age? It depends on what operations they are allowed to use. One might consider using "swaps" where two people in the line switch position with each other. One might also consider using "cycles" where someone at the end of the line moves to the beginning of the line.
This leads to an investigation of "permutations", which is a fancy word for rearrangements of a set of objects. Some sets of permutations allow the people in the line to sort themselves in any order they choose, while other sets of permutations don't.


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We're wicked stoked to once again team up with our favorite outdoor adventure gear company, Matador, for the official release of their new FlatPak™ Series.
It's a whole new kind of travel bottle. 5x lighter and 3.5 more compact than traditional soap bottles. We didn't realize how cool and practical these were until we used them. With Dry-Through technology and TSA approval, the FlatPak™ Toiletry Bottle, and the Soap Bar Case are both available now from Matador! Get them both stat, to kick off your summer travels in style.


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Preserve the Alamo Church and the Long Barracks. Texas' most treasured historic buildings are in desperate need of repair. The Master Plan proposes that preservation work begins this year, preserving the buildings as they are today, so that future generations can visit and remember.
Remove entertainment attractions from the 1836 battlefield. Alamo Plaza and Alamo Street, which were both part of the 1836 Alamo battlefield, are currently owned by the City of San Antonio. The plan proposes removing current entertainment attractions from the battlefield and shifting ownership and care of these battlefield areas to the State and people of Texas.
Close Alamo Street (which currently runs directly on top of the 1836 Alamo battlefield) to vehicle traffic.
Create an Alamo museum, and the world's largest exhibit on the Texas Revolution, in the buildings currently known as the Crockett Block, located across the street from the Alamo.
Restore and preserve the Alamo Cenotaph, which was erected in the battlefield area in 1939 (more on this in the FAQ section below).
The Alamo Master Plan Traffic Study is now available. You can read the full Alamo Master Plan synopsis and the updated Alamo Comprehensive Interpretive Plan presented at the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on June 7, 2018.
Additional Alamo studies can be found in the list below:
Request for Qualifications: Alamo Museum - Existing Buildings Historic Assessment
Many other aspects of the Master Plan, including concepts around design, materials, exhibits, and programming, have yet to be created. These concepts will be fully explored in the next phases of the master plan, and updates will be shared publically on official Alamo channels. The Alamo has issued a new RFQ for the assessment of the Alamo Museum buildings, which can be viewed here. You can view the latest design proposal on SaveTheAlamo.com.
An early concept of structural glass walls was shared at a public meeting, however, the final Master Plan includes no walls. The plan does propose archaeology that would reveal the original Alamo wall footings so that visitors may see what remains of the original Alamo walls.
These and other design concepts will be fully explored in future phases of the plan.
Rendering of archaeology concept that would reveal what remains of the original Alamo walls.
This and other design concepts will be explored in future phases of the plan.
We encourage all Texans and history lovers to stay involved and informed on the Alamo Master Plan.
Sign up to receive official updates on the Alamo Master Plan, delivered to your inbox.
You can also check back here and follow @OfficialAlamo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for official updates on the Alamo Master Plan.
Are you renaming The Alamo?
No; no recommendation or proposal has ever been made to change the name.
Where/when will the Phil Collins collection be displayed?
The Master Plan includes a 100,000+ square foot museum that will be home to the world's largest exhibit on the Texas Revolution, including hundreds of Alamo artifacts, and the Phil Collins collection, which features David Crockett's rifle and James Bowie's knife.
When will work begin on the Alamo and the Long Barrack?
The Alamo Church and Long Barrack are in desperate need of structural repair, and this year, we will begin the process to preserve these nearly 300-year-old buildings. We plan to restore these buildings as they are today, so that they undergo no further damage, and so that future generations may continue to visit, learn about the 1836 battle, and remember the Alamo.
What will happen to the Ripley's entertainment attractions in front of the Alamo?
The Master Plan proposes to move these entertainment attractions off of the 1836 battlefield to a more appropriate location, to be determined by the business owners and the City of San Antonio.
Does the City of San Antonio/UNESCO have the power to make decisions about what happens to the Alamo?
No; the Alamo belongs to the citizens of Texas, and the State of Texas General Land Office (GLO) oversees daily operations, preservation, and care of the grounds and historic buildings. The UNESCO World Heritage Designation that the Alamo earned in 2015 (along with the four other San Antonio Missions) simply highlights the Alamo as a significant historic and cultural site. It does not affect ownership or operations in any way.
What are the plans for the Cenotaph?
The City of San Antonio owns the cenotaph and plans to repair and restore the monument, as well as add the names of additional defenders who were unknown when the cenotaph was erected in 1939. Discussion is ongoing about where the cenotaph will be located once restoration work is complete. One idea is to relocate the cenotaph (which means "empty tomb") to the location of one of the funeral pyres, which would serve to restore the 1836 battlefield footprint and to properly honor the location where the defenders' bodies were burned. Evidence indicates that two of the funeral pyres were located near St. Joseph Church on Commerce Street, and the third was some distance east of the Alamo's church. While the City of San Antonio has made no final decision on the cenotaph's future location, what is certain is the monument will be repaired, and it will always stand to honor the Alamo Defenders.
Will the battlefield area contain cafes and tourist attractions?
No; one of the key goals of the Master Plan is to restore reverence and honor to the 1836 battlefield. Today, the 1836 battlefield is covered with asphalt streets and sidewalks. Cars and buses drive across the soil where defenders took their last stand. Due to its current state, most visitors do not realize they are standing on sacred ground. The Master Plan seeks to close the street that currently runs through the 1836 battlefield and activate the area with educational programs, living history, ceremonies, and activities that honor the site.
Will there be a plexiglass wall at the Alamo?
No. We have not yet reached the phase of the Master Plan in which design concepts and materials will be determined. An early structural glass wall concept that was shared at a public meeting has been tabled.
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