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October hasn't been kind to the Tennessee Volunteers the last two years, and it doesn't appear to be getting any easier.
Coach Derek Dooley and his orange and white squad will have their hands full again this week as they travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Nick Saban and the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the annual Third Saturday in October rivalry, which dates back to 1901.
This will be the first time Tennessee (3-3, 0-3 SEC) has faced the nation's top two teams in back-to-back weeks, after losing to No. 1 LSU 38-7 last Saturday at home.
The Vols will be looking for their first SEC victory on Saturday and to end their two-game skid and four-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0). They will also be looking for some sense of revenge after their 2009 trip to Tuscaloosa ended in a 12-10 heartbreaking defeat, as Alabama's Terrance Cody blocked a potential game-winning 44-yard field goal attempt by UT's Daniel Lincoln.
It will be a very tough task for the Vols considering they will be facing a Heisman Trophy candidate in junior running back Trent Richardson and one of the nation's top defenses. Not to mention Alabama is 24-1 at home in their last 25 games at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
"I think that this game coming up is a game that's really important from a tradition standpoint to the University of Alabama," Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said. "It's important to a lot of people around here. Rivalry games are always games that you have to be ready for."
Through Bama's first seven games of the season, Richardson has led a rushing attack that has averaged 241.6 yards (14th in the country) on the ground and has separated himself as one of the nation's top backs. Richardson hasn't missed a beat after former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram departed last season, as he has 132 carries for 912 yards to go along with 15 touchdowns.
Last week, the 5-foot-11, 224-pound bruiser back earned his second SEC Offensive Player of the Week Award after compiling a career-high 183 rushing yards and four touchdowns in Alabama's 52-7 win over Mississippi. The 100-yard rushing performance was his sixth-straight, which is the longest current streak in the nation among active players and is tied for the longest streak in Alabama history.
Tennessee defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox and company will have their hands full trying to contain Richardson, who ran over them for 119 yards and two scores in a 41-10 thrashing of the Vols last year. They will also have to be aware of his counterparts, Jalston Fowler and Eddie Lacy, who have combined for 721 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season.
The Vols will also have to find a way to get pressure on sophomore quarterback A.J. McCarron, who has thrown for 1,380 yards on 117-of-174 and nine touchdowns with just two interceptions.
"A.J.'s played well for us," Saban said. "I think he's improved in every game, and he's done a really good job in managing the game."
One word best fit to describe Alabama on the defensive side of the ball is "dominating." The country's No. 1 overall defense is allowing seven points a game, including two shutouts, limited opponents to 184.1 total yards per game (38.1 rushing, 146 passing), and has forced 12 turnovers. They have also been very effective in their pass rush, as they have brought down the quarterback 15 times this year, with senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw leading the team with 3.5 sacks.
Their 47 forced three-and-outs through seven games this year leads the country.
Junior linebacker and Lewisburg, Tenn., native Dont'a Hightower, Bama's defensive captain, leads the team with 40 tackles.
"The last couple of years we played those guys, the first and second halves have come down to a big play," Hightower said. "You can never overlook Tennessee or any SEC team regardless of their record because dealing with an SEC team you could lose any game throughout the year."
Kickoff for the Third Saturday in October is set for 7:15 p.m. EST and will air on ESPN2.
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This week (October 3rd to be exact) was my birthday and- it wasn't just any birthday- it was my 30th! Also, although I didn't actually make it public until late November, this month will mark a year since I started this blog with a view to:
- Raise the profile of the contributions of the women of the Bible and how the lessons contained in these can be practically applied in our modern spiritual walks
- Empower Christian women to fully embrace their unique identities and purpose in Christ, free of the stereotypes and traditions that can "so easily best" us
To celebrate, I am going to share my top 30 women of the Bible along with what they taught me either about Christian womanhood/femininity or life in general. So, in alphabetical order, here goes!

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SpeedGuard is among those internet browser's extensions which you never wish to have. Possibly, a lot of Internet users have faced problems with undesirable browser extensions that show software programs, download files or malware. SpeedGuard is the browser extension that's added to many commonly used web browsers nowadays, such as Chrome, Firefox, and IE. It demonstrates ads in popups. Sure, SpeedGuard can't be called a computer virus, yet, it is an unnecessary add-on which should be deleted from your personal computer. Users do not want to look at those banners and ads, pop-ups and other stuff. Additionally, these types of popups might be sometimes risky. This text talks about SpeedGuard and methods of its safe removal.
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As explained above, SpeedGuard can be defined as a standard extension, still, it is different from others because it penetrates into the system. Thus, it is very challenging to get rid of it. This type of adware is secretly installed. Typically, you can find absolutely no warnings that you will install third party programs as well as extensions. Occasionally, all these notifications happen to be unnoticeable in the set-up wizards. Therefore, a user installs required software, but on the background, advertising-supported software or adware is set up.
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SpeedGuard may become a nightmare, specifically for newcomers. With this particular extension installed in your computer you may have:
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The Greek olive is considered as one of the best in the world and Greece is the 2nd largest olive producer in the EU.
As the Greek edible olives are distinguished for there quality and nutritional benefits, Greece produces 120 thousand metric tons of edible olives per year which accounts to the countries most important agricultural export product. There are olives of every size, color and taste. Black, green, thick, thin, medium size, donkey-olives, crushed and stuffed from all regions of Greece.
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Over 210 businesses have signed up to exhibit at the North East's biggest wedding fair later this month.
Established in 1996, Your Wedding Exhibition (YWE) is being held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January and boasts 215 exhibitors showcasing everything couples could need to add a touch of magic to their special day.
Ellon businesses lined up to exhibit at this year's event include, Thistle Piping, Scott Hogg Photography, Cakes by Fiona Barnett and Cymbeline events among others.
It's the 11th year YWE has been held at the AECC and during that time it has welcomed more than 30,000 visitors and over 1,700 exhibitors.
This year's event will be the biggest yet in terms of floor space with vendors covering 5,000sq m of the GE Oil & Gas Arena.
In addition to a number of bridal boutiques, florists, kiltmakers, hotels, spas, wedding vehicle suppliers, caterers, make-up artists, new exhibitors at this year's event include Opaque Aberdeen, a glassware, giftware and barware specialist based in the city's Rosemount and Mioki Cosmetics, a provider of high-quality chemical-free skincare products.
A twice-daily catwalk fashion show will highlight the latest bridal wear, as well as Highlandwear, mother-of-the-bride outfits, hair and make-up and a display of wedding vehicles – ranging from luxury cars to classic camper vans.
Event goers will also be able to relax at a prosecco bar while other catering options will also be available throughout both days.
Simon M Morgan, director at Your Wedding Exhibition, said: "We're thrilled holding Your Wedding Exhibition again in 2017. It's our 21stevent and to have more than 210 exhibitors signed up is fantastic. It's sure to be our biggest and best exhibition yet.
"We have a terrific range of businesses showcasing their products, services and expertise ensuring there will be something for everyone at the exhibition and plenty of inspiration for any theme of wedding.
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Published: Tuesday 04 April 2017
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Aussie interest rates on hold as trade surplus booms
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the Australian interest rates on hold at 1.5% when they met overnight. In an upbeat message the RBA saw global economic expansion, but were cautious about the slightly overheated domestic housing market. I suspect Aussie base rates will stay on hold for quite some time. Australia's trade surplus grew much more than expected to AUD 3.57 billion in February. That is almost double most forecasts and higher valued commodity exports were seen as the main reason. More sustainable growth in Australia's number one export market, China is a key element. The Aussie Dollar was volatile but is largely unchanged from yesterday's close against most other currencies.
Across the Tasman Sea, NZ business confidence slipped last month. A net 16% of businesses expect conditions to improve in the months ahead and that is a sharp drop from the 26% reported in the previous 3 month period. So, whilst the net figure is still in the positive, it is less optimistic than previously and that has weakened the NZ Dollar a little. The GBP-NZD rate still hasn't broken the NZ$1.80 barrier though.
Sterling slipped back from the spike we saw in early trade on Monday in spite of manufacturing data that was four times more positive than forecasters predicted. The lack of data later in the day allowed for profit taking and the lack of UK data today could bring more of the same. However, the service sector Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is due tomorrow and we think that should be supportive of the Pound. GBP buyers may seize the opportunity to take advantage during this dip.
The Euro is holding up well in spite of continued concerns over Greece. The funds owed by Greece to the EU have grown by €10 billion in the last two years and now amount to 6% of Greek Gross Domestic Product (GDP). That's unsustainable and the Greek Finance Minister is expected to travel to Brussels today to discuss their plight. Positive manufacturing data from the Eurozone failed to lift the shared currency yesterday.
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Piña Colada
Monday morning we are please to discuss the 2009 Chew trade paperback: Tasters Choice. From the minds of John Layman, and Rob Guillory comes a humorous look at police work, chicken prohibition, cannibalism, love, murder, psychic powers, and alien invasions.
Piña Colada
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3 oz Coconut Cream
6 oz Pineapple Juice
1.5 oz White Rum
Pour 3 ounces of coconut cream, 6 ounces of pineapple juice and 11⁄2 ounces of white rum into a blender or shaker with crushed ice, and blend or shake very well until smooth. Pour into chilled glass, garnish with pineapple wedge and/or a maraschino cherry
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I have to say that I had a blast snooping through this shop for this week's spotlight. I just kept finding treasure after treasure after treasure. Too much fun!
Anyway, this week we have Deborah from Jezzy Belle's Vintage. According to Deborah, in her shop you'll find a bit of homemade, a bit of vintage and a lot of sass. How can you pass that up?
Okay. So let's dive into some of the goods. And let me tell you, I had a super hard time limiting the number of items to put in this spotlight. Let's just say there's a 1950's wedding gown that still may find her way into this post...
For starters, how about this fun, mod scarf?
I love the colors, love the print and would love to put it in my hair this summer!
This ring is amazing. It reminds me so much of my sister.
And. This dress.
I've mentioned my love of Mad Men before (you can read that post here).
I would die to have this dress
(actually, I would die to fit into this dress...it's pretty teeny tiny)
I am absolutely in love with it!!
I'm pretty sure that I will be a new Jezzy Belle's stalker.
I can't wait to see what Deborah finds to put in her shop next!
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Undergraduate Opinion Key in Choosing New Dean of Weinberg
EVANSTON, Ill.—It was announced this week that Adrian Randolph would serve as the Dean of the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences starting next year. When asked what factors influenced his decision, President Morton Schapiro responded, "Honestly, it was the undergrads. My colleagues told me that sending out emails this summer asking for input was a waste of our time and resources, but the undergrads' absolute dedication to involving themselves was critical in making this decision."
This summer, undergraduate students, including those who had not yet started their freshman year, received about 600 emails asking for their input regarding the person who would fill the vacant position as Dean of Weinberg. The students naturally jumped at the opportunity for their voices to be heard.
Weinberg senior Mary Welkins immediately launched a campaign to hire Adrian Randolph to fill the position, starting with "Team Adrian" posters.
Welkins said, "Randolph has been on my radar for quite some time now. I, like many students, have followed his work at Dartmouth very carefully and am thrilled to see that he will be joining the Wildcats in the fall!"
Not all students were so thrilled. Weinberg sophomore Bentley Newman had been rooting for Dr. John S. Hutchinson from Rice University.
Newman commented, "I have made every effort to make my voice heard. I understand that Adrian Randolph is a very respectable academic, but having thoroughly analyzed all of the options, I can't dodge the feeling that the University is missing a huge opportunity."
Adrian Robinson will officially become dean of Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences on July 1st, 2015. Most students know this already because of their level of participation in decisions like these.


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Musa said to As-Samiri, "What caused you to do what you did What presented such an idea to you causing you to do this'' Muhammad bin Ishaq reported from Ibn `Abbas that he said, "As-Samiri was a man from the people of Bajarma, a people who worshipped cows. He still had the love of cow worshipping in his soul. However, he acted as though he had accepted Islam with the Children of Israel. His name was Musa bin Zafar.'' Qatadah said, "He was from the village of Samarra.''
﴿قَالَ بَصُرْتُ بِمَا لَمْ يَبْصُرُواْ بِهِ﴾
((Samiri) said: "I saw what they saw not.'') This means, "I saw Jibril when he came to destroy Fir`awn.''
﴿فَقَبَضْتُ قَبْضَةً مِّنْ أَثَرِ الرَّسُولِ﴾
(so I took a handful (Qabdah) from the print of the messenger) This means from the hoof print of his (Jibril's) horse. This is what is well-known with many of the scholars of Tafsir, rather most of them. Mujahid said,
(so I took a handful (Qabdah) from the print of the messenger) "From under the hoof of Jibril's horse.'' He also said, "The word Qabdah means a palmful, and it is also that which is grasped by the tips of the fingers.'' Mujahid said, "As-Samiri threw what was in his hand onto the jewelry of the Children of Israel and it became molded into the body of a calf, which made a light moaning sound. The wind that blew into it was the cause of its sound.'' Thus, he said,
(and I threw it.) This means, "I threw it along with those who were throwing (jewelry).''
﴿وَكَذلِكَ سَوَّلَتْ لِى نَفْسِى﴾
(Thus my inner self suggested to me.) This means that his soul considered it something good and it was pleasing to his self.


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An heir to one of America's most famous fortunes, that of Marshall Field, department store magnate of Chicago, Ted Field was born in a world of affluence.
He had just begun his racing career in driving Porsche 911s or Carreras. Danny Ongais was an ex-drag racer who worked his way into oval track racing and road racing. He was a completely devoted man, with a lot of talent. Their relationship would be somewhat strained. In the early 80s, the team had a huge shop in Santa Ana, California. The cars that they entered in IMSA were Porsche 934s in the beginning. Danny Ongais was involved in a wide program including Indycar racing, the IMSA Championship as well as Formula 5000.
He was the one who taught Ted Field how a racecar worked, because he knew how to deal with horsepower. He was certainly used to it. In 1977, he posted some very good results with the Porsche 934.
Switching to the Porsche 935 was no trouble to him. In 1978, the Hawaiian driver was probably the only one able to contest Peter Gregg's superiority. In 1979, the team had ordered a new single turbo Porsche 935. At Daytona, the Danny Ongais-Ted Field-Hurley Haywood team cruised to a well deserved victory. Then they brought a bunch of seconds and thirds but no other victory. Ted Field finished third overall in 1979 and 1980, mainly because of his many top five results.
Their car had been updated to the latest K3 specificities. In 1981, things did not improve for the team as the new GTP cars were being introduced. It was clear that things would not improve with the now ageing Porsche 935. After Danny Ongais' accident at Indianapolis and a quick recovery, Ted Field decided to make the move up to the GTP category. He had acquired three brand new Lola T600s! It was a new challenge for a team who was not used to this type of race cars. They got help from the guys who were working on the Indycar. In fact, the team won their first race at Riverside, almost three years after their last win. Ted Field and Bill Whittington won driving a normally aspirated Lola T600.
They won two other races, at Pocono and Daytona. Ted Field was second overall in the final 1982 standings behind John Paul Jr, who dominated the series, and Danny Ongais finished fifth. For that last race, they were entering the third car, fitted with a 3,4L turbo engine prepared by Ryan Falconer. The car proved extremely efficient and showed great potential for the year to come. The 3,4L V6 Chevrolet twin turbo engine proved extremeley powerful.
Rules were to change for the next year with twin turbos being banished. Ryan Falconer could certainly work on a single turbo engine but many setbacks were to happen early in the development of the car. The beginning of the 1983 was quite disappointing for the team and after a fire at Daytona, the team and Chevrolet had some disagreements. No one seemed willing to spend any money and Ted Field suddenly dropped the whole thing.
Ted Field also had interests in other areas, forming Interscope Communications and Interscope Records. He was also vocally involved with liberal causes. Interscope, which Field founded in 1979, is best recalled for its 1984 charmer and box office hit, "Revenge of the Nerds," which spawned three sequels, as well other box office hits such as "Three Men and A Baby" (1987), "Outrageous Fortune" (1987), and "Cocktail" (1988), all of which Field produced, and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989), which he executive produced.


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Copious amounts of natural gas escapes the surface of the earth naturally during oil production. Oil producers regularly flare the gas – which means they burn it off until it dissipates. This is a very wasteful process and is practiced regularly across the world. It is estimated that 10 billion ft.³ of natural gas gets flared every month just in North Dakota, a phenomenon that burns so bright you can see it on satellite imagery of the earth. In aggregate, 500 billion ft.³ of natural gas is flared across the globe and is generally wasted as heat dissipated back into the atmosphere.
The practice of gas flaring occurs because although these shale areas have oil production facilities in place, there are little to no pipelines there for gathering natural gas. If these areas had some way of capturing and transporting this natural gas, it could be profitably sold, an efficiency gain that would help both business and the environment. The quandary for many oil producers is that most of their wells are just too remotely located for natural gas pipelines to be built economically at scale. There are some environmental regulations drafted against natural gas flaring, but this legislation along with its enforcement is spotty. The problem with cumbersome environmental rules and regulations is that it can be a heavy-handed approach used to cause economic damage to oil producers. Many environmentalists have a disdain for fracking and will use any means available as an excuse to shut down shale oil projects.
Composition of Natural Gas
Natural gas found in different locations have differing compositions.
- Bakken natural gas is rich in a few key components that can be liquified: propane, butane and pentane. Bakken natural gas can be liquified using mobile liquification natural gas systems and then transported by vehicles off-site to be sold. The remaining gas (mostly methane) cannot be liquified and must be wasted as flare.
- Marcellus shale natural gas (West Virginia, Pennsylvania & New York states) has too little of a liquifiable component and thus mostly gets wasted as flare.
A Solution: Sell the Natural Gas as Power
What if oil producers could combust the natural gas and sell the energy it generates back into the power grid? Some companies are already devising systems to re-route the boiling hot water that traditional hydraulic fracking operations generate usable energy. On the prospects of doing something similar with the natural gas generated as a byproduct of oil drilling, Robert Zubrin of Pioneer Energy recently wrote the following in the Wall Street Journal:
A typical flare burning 200,000 cubic feet of gas a day wastes enough energy to produce a megawatt of electricity, about the same as a large wind turbine or solar array. More than 40 states have "net-metering" laws that require utilities to buy electricity from solar and wind generators. These laws are essentially subsidies, but the public has accepted the cost based on the environmental benefits. Such laws should be expanded to include natural gas.
For one, flare-generated power wouldn't require a subsidy. Currently, utilities must invest in fossil-fuel backups for solar and wind, since their energy is beholden to mother nature. Flare-gas power generators would not be subject to sudden cutoff from nightfall, clouds, snow or other changes in the weather, and so utilities would not need to invest in matching reserve power.
Furthermore, using flare gas to produce power offers greater environmental benefits than solar or wind, because it doesn't merely offset carbon emissions elsewhere—it eliminates a flare, which would otherwise be a significant source of conventional pollutants with no corresponding benefit. Limiting net-metering laws to privileged renewables makes no economic or environmental sense.
The economics of producing electricity from flare gas work without taxpayer assistance. For example, the current price for commercial electricity in North Dakota is eight cents a kilowatt-hour. If the utility were to pay six cents per kilowatt-hour to buy flare gas electricity for resale to its customers, a one-megawatt flare gas generator could earn its owner $1,440 a day. The generator would pay for itself in about a year.
That would be a good rate of return for the person who owned the generator, but the nation would benefit as well. It would eliminate a major environmental problem while expanding useful energy resources.
Domestic oil production would be more profitable, creating jobs and expanding tax revenue. Some of the natural gas now burned for electricity would be freed up for other uses, including exporting. Prices for natural gas in Europe, China and Japan range from three to six times the U.S. price. If the Obama administration stopped blocking the establishment of U.S. gas-export terminals, some increased supply could be shipped to such markets. This would help free U.S. allies from Russian or OPEC gas-cartel coercion, strengthening the position of the Western alliance.
In previous eras, oil companies would regularly power oil wells using the natural gas that was naturally produced. But now that the EPA requires permits for this kind of back-powering operation for each and every oil / gas well, the oil companies are forced into using electricity off the grid. Since companies can't afford (both in terms of time and money) the permits required for each and every oil well, they flare the gas instead. In a make-believe world where the permit requirements are waived or significantly eased (as in wind and solar power projects), there's still the issue of building transmission lines to move the energy at thousands of well locations. And those transmission lines might have to travel pretty far: for the Bakken shale, North Dakota's sparse population can't use all that energy, so it would have to be moved onward to nearby more-populated states like Minnesota.


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Tafsīr al-ʿAyyāshi: From Salamah bin Moḥammed, who said:
I heard Abā ʿAbd Allāh عليه السلام say: One who was not cured by al-Ḥamd (i.e. al-Fātiḥa), then there was nothing that could cure him.1
1. Sheikh Jawādi Āmuli has stated in his tafsīr that there's no doubt that sūrah al-Ḥamd is a means of healing for the physical body, however, it also includes the self and its purification and healing. When it's understood that al-Ḥamd is the summary of the whole Qur'ān – by understanding its contents and applying it in ones life – he's curing himself from spiritual diseases such as ignorance, vile, lowly qualities and bad conduct. So, if he's not curing himself from this sūrah then there's no other sūrah that will be any benefit to him, since al-Fātiḥa encompasses the whole Qur'ān and it's basic contents in essence.
عن سلمة بن محمد ، قال : سمعت أبا عبدالله ( عليه السلام ) يقول : من لم تبرئه الحمد لم يبرئه شيء


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After just 11 days on the market this Burlingame condo sold for $37,000 over the asking price. The client took full advantage of the "Design to Sell" service and free staging.
By making some simple upgrades such as new flooring, painting, new stainless steel appliances and installation of granite counter tops, the property sold for a higher price in a shorter time period. Design to sell in action!
Close to down-town Burlingame this is a nice place to live.


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CHICAGO -- Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis says teachers will not stage a one-day walkout on May 1st.
The union's House of Delegates meets Wednesday and will consider a plan to keep teachers on the job.
But they ask teachers to show support for workers' demonstrations slated for May Day.
Teachers are at odds with the district over cost cutting, including a CPS threat to end the school year three weeks early.


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6 Pence
I've got 6 Pence.(Hold up 6 fingers)
Joly, Joly, 6 pence (Hold up 6 fingers)
I've got 6 pence, (Hold up 6 fingers)
To last me all my life.
I've got 2 pence to spend (Hold up 2 fingers)
And 2 pence to lend,(Hold up 2 fingers)
And 2 pence to send home to my wife, (Hold up 2 fingers)
Poor wife. (Hold finger to eye as if to wipe away a tear)
No care's have I to grieve me, (wipe forehead)
No pretty little girls to decieve me. (hold hands out on each side of face, and shake head back and forth)
I'm happy as a king!(hold hands next to head, fingers pointing up and lifts them quickly)
As we go rolling rolling home, ROLLING HOME(keep hands in a rolling motion throughout out whole rolling home part.)
Rolling home, ROLLING HOME!
Rolling home, ROLLING HOME!
By the light of the silvery moooon (hold hans in air and wave them back and forth)
Happy is the day when the Johnny get's his pay,
As we go rolling, rolling Home. (Roll hands again)
Repeat song again, saying 4 instead of 6 and taking away one of the 2 pence and replace it with no pence. Then repeat again doing 2 pence, and then no pence.
They occur as the song goes on
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This is a song I learned from the Chaplain at Yawgog Scout Reservation in Rhode Island.
The Unknown Scout
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Online Reputation Management Online reputation management is all about improving or restoring your name along with the brands reputed standings. This is by countering along with weakening or eradicating the negative material found in the web world. It is done by defeating with more positive materials by improving the credibility and customers trust in you.
What the approach is comprised of– The approach comprise of numerous elements, together they commence from a complete picture and enable the stakeholders experience to infiltrate within the system. We need to understand that there is a high degree of association between good customers experience and there complete willingness in associating with the same organization along with the brand, product and services.
The primary goal– The primary goal while developing a social marketing strategy should be able to establish conversation parameters. It is not always possible in controlling the direction of each and every conversation. Individuals visit social networking sites in order to gain trust. One needs to create an environment in which potential and existing customers feel free to express opinion without having the fear of being censored.
When each and every approach is being carried out with ease we educate the customers relating to the product and services. It is done in such a manner that the visitors feel we are providing complete information.
Some of the major benefits of ORM through social media are as follows:
- Improves customer satisfaction by gaining insights from consumers about what exactly is good or what really is bad about the products or services.
- Increases positive perception of brand by creating opportunities to listen and get engaged with customers.
- Maintain the value of share holders by mitigating risk by having the ears placed closed to the ground.
- Engage more and more effective public relations by understanding who the real influencers are.
It helps in repairing reputational damage– It might be that the damaged has been incurred on the internet. A negative customer experience can draw maximum attention on the internet and social media platform. The internet advantage is quite happy in assisting you in tracking the damage information.
The various Social Media pedestal which has led to the benefit of ORM are as follows:
LINKEDIN– It helps in meeting other professionals in the field and expands the skills in setting up a platform and promoting the positive regulation.
INDIAMART– It is one of the well known platforms for promoting business through online portals.
Other major social media platform which has earned a reputation of promoting ORM are Facebook along with Youtube, Yellow pages, Findinall and Cruchbase.


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Have you ever needed to decorate for a wedding reception or ladies' event and discovered that the chairs you will be using are the wrong color or won't go with the decor?
Here are two great ideas we found recently that we will share with you. These pictures were taken at a ladies' luncheon at a local church. The theme of the luncheon was Favorite Flowers. Each table represented a different flower. Using the same blue chairs, this is how two ladies modified the look of the chairs to fit their decor.
Please feel free to "pin" these pictures to your boards on Pinterest to share them with family and friends!
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This is a day-by-day account of Bowie's life from the start of 1970 to the end of 1980, from the release of 'The Man Who Sold the World' to 'Scary Monsters'.
The legend of Thunder spans 27 years and is studded with 18 Top 40 UK singles, as well as a haul of gold and platinum albums. They've had their share of breakups and re-formations, and their story, told in their own words and illustrated with rare photos and memorabilia, reflects both the price and the perks of rock fame.
Wyatt At The Coyote Palace is a studio album by American singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh. This unique book and CD package features the full studio album on CD, as well as a beautifully presented book with lyrics, stories and essays by Hersh herself to accompany each song. Not only this, photographs and artwork by Dave Narcizo and Kristin Hersh are included throughout.
This incredible collection of photos, shot by Darren and Elliott Bloom between 2005 and 2011, chronicles the troubled career of a legendary singer who tragically died at the age of 27.
Supersonic: The Oasis Photographs documents photographer Michael Spencer Jones' travels with the band on tour and in the studio, revealing the stories behind the classic cover shots and providing a first-hand insight into the life of Oasis and the making of a rock'n'roll legend.
No Quarter: The Three Lives Of Jimmy Page explores the life, times and music of the man behind one of the 20th century's greatest bands: the mighty Led Zeppelin.
This first major biography of Jack White explores the wayward life of an outsider growing up in the ruined city of Detroit who was to become an idiosyncratic rock star and founder of a highly influential independent record label.
What happened to the Bay City Rollers is one of the greatest scandals of the music industry. This unflinching book reveals the dark truth behind 'rollermania', the pioneering boy band fad which gripped the UK in the seventies and spread around the world as the Edinburgh lads scored number one international hits.
Electri_city: The Dusseldorf School Of Electronic Music is the definitive account of Düsseldorf's most influential electronic bands, including Kraftwerk, NEU!, La Düsseldorf, Rheingold, DAF, Propaganda and many others. Expertly written by Rudi Esch, bass player of industrial band Die Krupps, this is a fascinating insight into a secretive scene, woven from more than 50 exclusive interviews.
Looking Through You features over 300 Rare And Unseen Photographs taken from the archives of The Beatles Book, a monthly magazine devoted to the Fab Four. A unique publication, the stunning images captured by photographer Leslie Bryce are collected in this wonderful hardback edition.


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"I was amazed and at the same time I felt it was ridiculous: in my first shot at the West I was seeing to what absurd devices it had fallen to keep its proud tradition."
This quote by Jack Kerouac is a good subsumption of my book on the cowboy. Over the course of 1,5 years I took numerous trips around the United States to photograph the cowboy. In my photographic investigation I was not much interested in the historic facts and figures about the era of the cowboy. My focus was on how the myth of the cowboy and the set of socio-cultural values that comes along with it surfaces in present-day America. How is the myth of the cowboy interpreted and impersonated by contemporary Americans?
There is a strong duality between the "proud tradition" and the "absurd devices" or in other words the authentic and the mythic, the real and the fake, the contemporary and the nostalgic. With the book I am exploring this scale from proud tradition to absurd devices: from the contemporary working cowboys - people who use the skills of the cowboy in working with ranch animals to earn their living - to the weekend/dress-up/performance cowboys - people who celebrate the cowboy myth on weekends by putting on cowboy gown and spending time at arenas, bars and fairs.
Further more cowboy signs and signifiers can be found throughout America. The signs and signifiers are the tool with which the myth gets perpetuated. They serve as a means of remembrance and often take on a life of their own.
The book is made up of 78 photographs organized into four interleaving chapters: the working cowboy, signs and signifiers of the myth, the weekend cowboy and a section of portraits.
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We're so proud of our very own Adali Marquez whose piece was featured on Explore Ecology's blog this week! What a talented group of artists! Make sure to stop by Art From Scrap to see the No Waste Earth recycled art exhibit, which will be available to see until May 22!
Check out the blog post below featuring some of the artist's pieces that are apart of the exhibit!
For his piece, Adali repurposed a wooden panel and a recycled aerosol can to create with amazing mixed media compilation that brings our attention to material use, and our relationship to natural resources. His talents are being showcased for good in the Zero Waste Art show; be sure to come out for the reception tomorrow evening 5-7:30pm! And if you want a chance to bid on this beautiful piece, among others, stop by the gallery anytime between now and May 22nd!
Even small efforts can result in major progress in sustainability for the planet! Join Youth Interactive and Adali in our efforts to always care for our earth; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!


text: I went to the Glendale Narros Riverwalk with Isabella to find a site to paint. The LA River has trees, herons, blackbirds, pidgeons, and other wildlife. I was looking for something to paint that had great contrast because I wanted to try a new (to me) painting style, Cloisonnism. Cloisonnism is characterised by solid areas of color separated by dark lines. Gauguin's painting of "Yellow Jesus" is considered a representative painting. The most striking sight was not of nature, but was seen when we passed under the freeway. There was a few feet of light illuminating two ladders, both inadequate to climb the wall they leaned against. Isabella took a picture and I used it as reference for this painting.


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The average tax refund in the United States is around $3,120. What could you do with that money that would make a positive financial impact on your life? This windfall can be an excellent opportunity to get ahead, reduce costs throughout the year, and make a real difference. Unfortunately, most people will ultimately blow it on a purchase that they will likely regret within literal hours of making it. The tips provided here are designed to help you make smart choices that you will feel good about this year's tax refund. St Anne Credit Union New Bedford has lots of great ideas and opportunities that you can use to your advantage.
Tip #1 – Pay Off High-Interest Rate Credit Cards
Reducing or eliminating your credit card debt can be a great gift for yourself. New Bedford credit savings can also be obtained when you transfer debt from a high-interest rate card to a low- or no-interest rate card. Speak with a representative at St Anne Credit Union to find out about credit options that could help you to reduce the amount of interest you pay throughout the year.
Tip #2 – Create an Emergency Account
Another great way to protect yourself from financial failure is to use your credit union checking account to set aside some money for a rainy day. Emergency accounts can also be created using a Share savings account or by opening a secondary savings account just for that purpose. Other ways to save include putting money in a money market account or learning about investment opportunities, such as certificates of deposit. St Anne Credit Union New Bedford has a full spectrum of credit union loans, savings, and investment options for our members.
Tip #3 – Invest in Your Retirement
If you have a Share IRA account at St Anne Credit Union, consider adding a bit extra to your savings. Just make sure to speak with a representative about limitations on contributions to maximize the tax benefits for next year's taxes. If you are maxed out on your IRA contributions, consider saving the money in another way. The more you can put away for your eventual retirement, the better off you will be financially.
Tip #4 – Create a College Fund
Consider opening a 529 college savings plan for your child or children, if you haven't done so already. It's never too late to start saving for your kids. Speak with a representative at St Anne Credit Union in New Bedford to learn about tax-free savings opportunities for minors. Just remember to make sure you have enough emergency funds and savings for yourself before you start saving for your children. Retirement, emergencies, and future purchases, such as down payments on homes and paying off credit union loans, are more important right now. Don't sacrifice now for the future.
Tip #5 – Donate Your Money
Well, not all of it, but consider donating a good chunk of change to a charity that matters to you. You can still deduct charitable donations, so make sure to get a receipt. Select a charity that will make a difference. Take some time to research non-profit organizations or speak with someone who can help you make an informed decision. You could also donate to your church or any other faith-based organization that you have wanted to support. Again, just make sure that you get a receipt for any large donations and that you can write-off the donation on next year's taxes.
Visit St Anne Credit Union New Bedford
Stop by our location on Union Street to speak with a representative in person about your ideas for your tax refund. Paying off credit union loans or starting a new New Bedford credit savings opportunity might not sound like a lot of fun, but they will help stretch your refund. Imagine reducing or eliminating credit card debt, paying loans off early, or having the security that comes from knowing you have an emergency fund. All of these things can help you reduce stress and improve your daily life. At St Anne Credit Union, we are happy to help our members find new ways to take control over their finances. Give us a call at 508-993-0011 or browse our website for even more ideas and advertised specials.


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Thursday, May 31, 2012
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When you're doing business in Brighton and need a centrally located and stylish venue that understands your needs, speak to us at Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront about how we can help you create the perfect event for you.If you are running a meeting, conference, seminar, training day, or presentation, our experienced Meetings teams will provide a reliable and friendly service to ensure your business event runs smoothly.
Where we are Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront is situated centrally just a 5 minute walk from The Royal Pavilion and a short taxi ride or 15 minutes by foot from the train station.
What we offer The Jurys Inn 12-point Service Promise ensures efficient, welcoming, and value-focused service to help you organise and run your meeting, seminar, or event.
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All of the hotel meeting rooms in Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront come fully equipped with:
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Find The Best Water Sports in Brook End
We've rounded up the best water sports in Brook End in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 9 Brook End water sports to pick from. Alternatively, why not explore some other water days out nearby, including water parks, lakes or beaches. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!
All the water sports we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.
Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.
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There are more than 50 dental schools in the U.S. The dental school curriculum is 4 years long and leads to the DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree. Admission is competitive. Read the entire section on medical school and heed the advice given there.
Course Requirements
The course requirements for dental school are the same as for medical school. (See the relevant section.) LC provides prerequisite courses necessary for dental school.
Clinical Experience
Dental schools look favorably on applicants who have some clinical experience in a dental setting.
Standardized Test
Students planning to enter dental school must take the DAT. This is a standardized test that is available only on computer. Register at the Sylvan Learning Center in Lynchburg (or any other location). Be sure to take the test by the end of the summer between your junior and senior year.
The DAT is scored on a scale from 1 to 30, with an average score of 15. Separate subscores are reported for biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, perceptual ability, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning. The average score for admitted students was about 17.5
Health Professions Committee Interview
See the information about the interview in the medical school section. Pre-dental students are required to go through the same process as pre-medical students.
Applicants apply to dental schools through the AADSAS (American Association of Dental Schools Application Service). This is similar to the AMCAS for medical school. The AADSAS also has a service for centrally processing evaluation letters that they strongly encourage applicants to use. DAT scores should be sent from the American Dental Association directly to the dental schools.
Print Resources
This is by no means a comprehensive list. There is additional information in the Chemistry Learning Resources Room.
- Barron's Guide to Medical and Dental Schools
- Admission Requirements of U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools
- American Dental Association Annual Report on Dental Education
- Careers in the Dental Professions: Select Dentistry
- Dentistry in the United States


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Tim Westergren / Pandora:
CONGRESSIONAL EMERGENCY!!! — Listeners we need your help... NOW! — After a yearlong negotiation, Pandora, artists and record companies are finally optimistic about reaching an agreement on royalties that would save Pandora and Internet radio. But just as we've gotten close …
Discussion: CNET News, ReadWriteWeb, Mashable!, Furrier.org, The Social, Off On A Tangent, Life On the Wicked Stage, greg hughes and Gizmodo
Greg Sandoval / CNET News: Pandora says vote on Webcasting will be too close to call
Paul Glazowski / Mashable!: Pandora Hopes Upon Hope for Passage of Webcaster Settlement Act
John Furrier / Furrier.org: Don't Kill the Panda - Pandora Must Live
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Warner Crocker / Life On the Wicked Stage: While The Economy Fails, Meanwhile...
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Jennifer Leggio / Feeds:
A call to arms for radio fans: Pandora needs you now
A call to arms for radio fans: Pandora needs you now
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Michael Masnick / Techdirt: NAB Trying To Cut Off Pandora's Air Supply
Brad / Liliputing:
Lenovo IdeaPad S10 dissected — When some people get a new computer, the first thing they do is install their favorite applications, tweak the operating system, or even replace Windows with Linux or OS X. Others? They rip it apart to see what's on the insides.
Discussion: LAPTOP Magazine and GottaBeMobile
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Warner Crocker / GottaBeMobile: Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Laid Bare
Marshall Kirkpatrick / ReadWriteWeb:
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Duncan Riley / The Inquisitr: Weblogs Inc veterans launch new blog network
Julian Sanchez / Ars Technica:
IP bill passes Senate, no civil enforcement power for DoJ — The PRO-IP Act, which would ramp up enforcement of intellectual property laws and stiffen penalties for infringers, won approval by unanimous consent in the Senate Friday—but only after legislators stripped out a controversial provision …
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David Kravets / Threat Level:
Senate Passes Bill Creating 'Copyright Czar'
Senate Passes Bill Creating 'Copyright Czar'
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Stephanie Condon / CNET News:
Senate unanimously passes RIAA-backed bill
Senate unanimously passes RIAA-backed bill
Discussion: Techdirt
Michael Masnick / Techdirt: Senate Gives The White House A Copyright Czar
Cory Doctorow / Boing Boing:
Wal*Mart shutting down DRM server, nuking your music collection — only people who pay for music risk losing it to DRM shenanigans — Hey suckers! Did you buy DRM music from Wal*Mart instead of downloading MP3s for free from the P2P networks? Well, they're repaying your honesty by taking away your music.
Discussion: Distorted-Loop.com, Gizmodo, Pocket PC Thoughts.com and Digg
Matt Buchanan / Gizmodo: Walmart Shutting Down MP3 Store DRM Servers, Umpteenth Lesson …
Ed Hansberry / Pocket PC Thoughts.com: Wal*Mart Drops Support For DRM - Honest Users Get To Repurchase Music
Robert Scoble / Scobleizer:
The Scoble Top Tech Blogger/FriendFeed/Social Media List — This is my hand-picked list of the people who provide the most interesting tech blogging/tweeting/FriendFeeding. All of these point to FriendFeed. If you know someone who deserves to be on this list, please post their FriendFeed URL.
Discussion: TomsTechBlog.com, chrisbrogan.com, Valleywag and GottaBeMobile
Warner Crocker / GottaBeMobile: Scoble's FriendFeed List Highlights Tablet PC Freaks
Julian Prokaza / Mobile Computer:
Hands-on with the Asus N10 gaming netbook — We posted a short piece about Asus' new N-Series laptops yesterday, along with a short video showing the N20 Centrino 2 model. To recap, this is a low-cost range of four models (at the moment) produced by Asus' laptop division …
Discussion: GottaBeMobile, Engadget and Slashdot
Matt Faulkner / GottaBeMobile: Asus N10 Video Shootout
Darren Murph / Engadget: Video: ASUS N10 netbook gets hands-on treatment, plays COD4
ScuttleMonkey / Slashdot: Asus N10 Review — the First Netbook For Gaming
Sergey Brin / The Official Google Blog:
Our position on California's No on 8 campaign — As an Internet company, Google is an active participant in policy debates surrounding information access, technology and energy. Because our company has a great diversity of people and opinions — Democrats and Republicans, conservatives and liberals …
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Natalie Weinstein / CNET News: Google opposes anti-gay marriage measure
Ron Schenone / Lockergnome Blog Network: Google Supports Gay Marriage
Jessica Guynn / L.A. Times Tech Blog: Google opposes ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage
Verne Kopytoff / The Technology Chronicles: Google opposes Prop. 8
Duncan Riley / The Inquisitr: Google comes out against Proposition 8
Jason Lee Miller / WebProNews:
Oops: WSJ.com Ad Calls McCain Win Before Debate — Journal blames clerical error — This morning, before Senator John McCain even agreed to attend tonight's debate, a Web ad paid for by the McCain campaign appeared alongside a Wall Street Journal article boldly declaring him the winner.
Discussion: Washington Post, Valleywag, CNET News, Silicon Alley Insider and securosis.com
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post: McCain Wins Debate
Vasanth Sridharan / Silicon Alley Insider: McCain Declares Himself Winner Of Tonight's Debate
Rmogull / securosis.com: Political Information Warfare?
Sue Decker / Yodel Anecdotal:
Myth-busting and the Yahoo!-Google agreement — There's been a lot of speculation swirling around about the Yahoo!-Google agreement. We hear everything from the claim that Yahoo! and Google will be fixing prices to the prediction that the agreement is a death sentence for Yahoo!'s sponsored search business.
Discussion: BoomTown, TechCrunch, Search Engine Journal and Portfolio
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch: Yahoo, We Can't Afford A Monopoly In Search Advertising Even If It Kills You
Laura Rich / Portfolio: Yahoo President Defends Google Ad Pact
Nicholas Thompson / Epicenter:
Obama Calls For Rural Broadband in Debate — Laying out his economic agenda early in tonight's debate with John McCain, Barack Obama mentioned his desire to spend money building out rural broadband. This is an issue that no one talks about and that will almost certainly be passed over in the coverage to come.
Discussion: PolicyBlog and Linux.com
Link Hoewing / PolicyBlog: Pass Legislation to Promote Broadband Deployment!
Nathan Willis / Linux.com: Linux.com's guide to the 2008 US presidential candidates
The Boy Genius / Boy Genius Report:
AT&T's Pantech Matrix gets viewed and spec'd — Hated the Pantech Duo but loved the form-factor? Well, AT&Tizzle is looking to grab you as a potential customer with the Pantech Matrix. It uses the same dual-slide mechanism as the Duo, but sadly runs Pantech's run-of-the-mill OS.
Discussion: IntoMobile and Engadget Mobile
Dusan / IntoMobile: Pantech Matrix coming to AT&T
Chris Ziegler / Engadget Mobile: AT&T's C740 Matrix from Pantech gets pictured
Matt Marshall / VentureBeat:
Windows Mobile 7 phone release now seriously delayed — could be as late as 2010 — Microsoft is delaying the update to its mobile operating system, called Windows Mobile 7, with the new phones carrying the operating system now increasingly unlikely to hit the market before 2010, according to sources.
Discussion: TECH.BLORGE.com, mocoNews.net and Silicon Alley Insider
Erna Mahyuni / TECH.BLORGE.com: Windows Mobile 7 late and likely delayed to 2010
Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple's success
Ballmer changes tune while dancing around Apple's success
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Andrea Larrumbide / coneinc.com:
Cone Finds That Americans Expect Companies to Have a Presence in Social Media — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Harder-to-reach audiences are ripe for social media interaction — Almost 60 percent of Americans interact with companies on a social media Web site, and one in four interact more than once per week.
Discussion: Terry Heaton's PoMo Blog, Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim and Podcasting News
Terry Heaton / Terry Heaton's PoMo Blog: Why traditional media NEEDS social media
Jordan McCollum / Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim: Consumers Want Businesses on Social Networks
James Lewin / Podcasting News: 93 Percent Of Americans Believe Your Company Should Be Using Social Media
Frederic Lardinois / ReadWriteWeb:
Study: 93 Percent of Americans Want Companies to Have Presence on Social Media Sites
Study: 93 Percent of Americans Want Companies to Have Presence on Social Media Sites
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The luxurious Seville lounge set is the pinnacle of decadence and design.
The Seville luxury lounge set is the ultimate designer statement piece. Built with an impressive design from solid teak, considered the worlds best hardwood for outdoor use, its style and comfort make it our most expensive and exclusive lounge set. The teak back panneling has been carefully constructed to offer both design and strength with intelligent use of tapered aluminium vertical supports that seem to merge into the teak base. Let's take a look at the key features in more detail:
Solid Teak Construction
The reclaimed wood used on the this luxury lounge set has been salvaged from old Indonesian houses which are being replaced with modern infrastructure. This means the teak has not contributed to deforestation which is an added peace of mind in an increasngly environmentally conscious world. The teak therefore tells a tale and has characterstics from its previous life which are a symbol of its originality and should be embraced. In fact we welcome you to please read our blog article which explains in detail what amazing features the teak possesses that prove it's originality and suitability for outdoor use - How Reclaimed Teak Garden Furniture Tells a One Hundred Year Old Story.
Aluminium Framework
Aluminium is corrosion free, light and strong making it ideal for garden furniture. The aluminium frame used in this luxurious set is painted using an electrostatically coating process. let us explain why that is so important. Electrostatic coating is an intelligent process because electrostatically charged paint particles accelerate towards the aluminium frame and "surround" it evenly, giving you a super smooth and consistent finish. It is used in the car industry and ensures the aluminium frame is not only evenly coated but also that the colour is consistent and professional in its finish.
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Too often, lounge suites don't provide the level of cushioning needed for those long lazy days in the sun. The Seville lounge set comes with thick seat and back cushions that are made using a water resistant outdoor fabric and have lots of internal foam and cushioning material to give you all the support you need. Of course, we always recommend bringing cushions indoor when the weather turns but the outdoor fabric is more than capable of surviving light showers through the summer.
We aim to deliver all orders within 3-10 working days, with the exclusion of Scotland where during busy times it can take us upto 14 days to arrange delivery.
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• If you have assembled your furniture yourself, be sure to regularly check the bolts and re-tighten them if necessary.
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Can my furniture be left outside year-round?
Whilst teak is rot-proof to withstand outdoor use we recommend bringing your teak furniture inside during the winter months or any harsh weather conditions. If this isn't possible then you can simply use a furniture cover to protect it from the elements, but please make sure the set is well ventilated otherwise mould may form.
Do I need to do any regular maintenance on my furniture?
Simply wash the furniture (without the cushions) using a brush and soapy water once a year to remove any algae and lichens from the teak. You can then opt to apply an outdoor wood oil to give the wood colour and a new surface finish, we recommend contacting your local DIY store for suitable oils.
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Forefront Church launched in March of 2009 with a handful of people to help people find their way back to God. That was the vision of our church from day one. Since then, that vision has remained the same as our church has seen countless stories of life-change in the southwest Denver metro area.
In early 2015, God provided what we refer to as the Million Dollar Miracle. Forefront had been looking for it's first "home" for years. Through a long and complex series of events, God put us in touch with a church with a rich heritage a few miles away. After almost 60 years of vibrant ministry, the church right off of Harvey Park in southwest Denver decided to merge with the passion and vision of Forefront to further fuel the dream of helping people find their way back to God. It's an older building that's in the process of being renovated. We kind of like to think that we're doing exactly what God does – takes old things and makes them new, takes broken things and makes them whole, and takes empty things and fills them back up.
We are a church with a revolutionary faith and we've seen God do things that only He can do – hundreds of lives changed, marriages restored, families healed and hearts made new and whole. And as God continues to increase our platform, we are aggressively pursuing opportunities to reach more and more people with the life-saving message of the Gospel in both our city and our world.
Through the use of preaching, worship and creativity, we strive to present the timeless message of Jesus Christ in a clear and fresh way. And although our approach to church is anything but traditional, we believe in and maintain a conservative theological position. However, for those who prefer a traditional worship experience, we have a hymn service on Sunday mornings with a very traditional style.


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May 29, 2013
Westlaw Topical Highlights for Labor and Employment provides summaries of significant federal and state judicial decisions and legislative and administrative activities affecting labor and employment law. A Westlaw subscription is required to access the documents linked from this page
1. Public Employment: Gaming Enterprise employee exhibited rude or discourteous behavior towards patron. Byron v. Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise 2013 WL 2138192 (Mash. Pequot Tribal Ct.)
2. Hours and Wages: Joint employer was not liable for staffing agency's unforeseeable illegal wage deductions from employee's paycheck. Tolentino v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2013 WL 1296726 (Mo.App. W.D.)
3. Discrimination: Employer's proffered reason for terminating employee was not pretext for age discrimination in violation of ADEA. Murphy v. Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. 2013 WL 1909138 (W.D.Pa.)
4. Workers' Compensation: Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act provides cause of action for threatening to discharge an employee for seeking workers' compensation benefits. Schmitz v. U.S. Steel Corp. 2013 WL 1942991 (Minn.App.)
5. Discrimination: Federal agency discriminated against employee on basis of his disability. Crutch v. U.S. Postal Service 2013 WL 2247480 (M.S.P.B.)
6. Discrimination: Summary judgment was precluded as to employer's pattern or practice of denying employees reasonable religious accommodation. E.E.O.C. v. JBS USA, LLC 2013 WL 1563632 (D.Neb.)
7. Public Employment: Government employees union could not circumvent exclusive remedial regime for challenging Air Force dress code. American Federation of Government Employees v. Secretary of Air Force 2013 WL 2278393 (C.A.D.C.)
8. Arbitration: Arbitrators' awards of "full back pay" were unambiguous, and therefore were enforceable. Pittsburgh Metro Area Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO v. U.S. Postal Service 2013 WL 1342898 (W.D.Pa.)
9. Workers' Compensation: Any fraudulent conduct committed by attorney for a party against his client does not constitute fraud which would prevent decision of Industrial Commission from becoming final. Morris v. Hap Taylor & Sons, Inc. 2013 WL 2249325 (Idaho)
10. Discrimination: Municipality was not entitled to summary judgment on employee's sexual harassment claims under Title VII and Puerto Rico law. Rios v. Municipality of Guaynabo 2013 WL 1497287 (D.Puerto Rico)
11. Benefit Plans: Reasonable ERISA plan participant would have understood his alcohol-related crash to be "accident." Johnson v. American United Life Ins. Co. 2013 WL 2284875 (C.A.4 (N.C.))
12. Discrimination: Companies that took over judgment debtor's operations were not subject to successor liability for employment discrimination. E-Quest Management, LLC v. Shaw 2013 WL 1281767 (Tex.App.-Hous. (1 Dist.))
13. Discrimination: Fact that comments were directed at both sexes was irrelevant to whether hostile work environment sexual harassment was shown. Rasmussen v. Two Harbors Fish Co. 2013 WL 2221487 (Minn.)


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This paper describes the radiative transfer model (RTM) MOCRA (MOnte Carlo Radiance Analysis), developed in the frame of DOAS (Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy) to correctly interpret remote sensing measurements of trace gas amounts in the atmosphere through the calculation of the Air Mass Factor. Besides the DOAS-related quantities, the MOCRA code yields: 1- the atmospheric transmittance in the vertical and sun directions, 2- the direct and global irradiance, 3- the single- and multiple- scattered radiance for a detector with assigned position, line of sight and field of view. Sample calculations of the main radiometric quantities calculated with MOCRA are presented and compared with the output of another RTM (MODTRAN4). A further comparison is presented between the NO2 slant column densities (SCDs) measured with DOAS at Evora (Portugal) and the ones simulated with MOCRA. Both comparisons (MOCRA-MODTRAN4 and MOCRA-observations) gave more than satisfactory results, and overall make MOCRA a versatile tool for atmospheric radiative transfer simulations and interpretation of remote sensing measurements.
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Final Trailer
Concept Development
During our initial meetings, the 12 of us worked to brainstorm and exchange ideas based on our own interests and skills. As practitioners, we ranged from filmmakers, designers, and programmers to actors and historians. We had interests in social issues, history, game design, narrative, and fun, light-hearted experiences. Although we were working with many different people, our structured Idea Labs and presentations set us up for productive and provocative conversations.
We decided to honor the many skills and interests of our cohort by creating an augmented reality ghost capturing game with a focus on history and social issues. We wanted to utilize the technology of augmented reality because of its different affordances on the game experience. We also wanted to create an engaging experience that was involved and intriguing. Additionally, we wanted to establish a narrative that brought different stories to life. Each of the three ghosts had a unique story from a different time period.
Design Exploration
As one of two Interactive Design interns, I helped lead the Design team. Our first task was to explore what kind of look and feel the interface and entire game would have. Since our themes ranged from ghosts to futuristic to historical, we wanted to implement a futuristic HUD interface to capture a sense of interdimensionality. Our mood board and design exploration document reflect the Tron-like and other-worldly elements of our experience.
Sketches and Wireframes
The first round of sketches and wireframes had a defined style that continues though our succeeding iterations. We decided to keep the interface simple, with two buttons throughout the entire experience. The two buttons would have different functionalities at different times, but to keep with the theme of an inter-dimensional advisor with a single tool at their disposal, we felt it best to keep the tablet interface uniform. Because of the augmented reality format, there is little else UI, besides the inventory and the ending screen. In our sketches and the wireframes pictured above, we opted for simplicity and tradition so that the technology, art, and story could take center stage. The tablet is the tool through which the player/inter-dimensional advisor can "see" and communicate with the ghosts.
Our high-fidelity wireframes delve into the specific interactions and functionality of the experience. Because the game requires the player to hold a tablet with both hands, look at the screen, listen to audio, walk around, and press buttons, we wanted to think through each interaction thoughtfully and thoroughly. Usability and experience design was of utmost experience because of the nature of the game. The game has a relatively complex story and a relatively complex path (physically and emotionally). During the early stages of the process, we wanted to be able to spell out exactly how the experience would go.
Usability Testing
We conducted two usability testing sessions with 10 unique users. The questions focused on experience design and functionality of the interface.
After the first session, we found that the main points of frustration for players were that the instructions were somewhat unclear, progress was difficult to follow, and that it may not be completely ADA-compliant. In order to address these issues, we changed part of the script, added a progress bar, and added captions throughout the experience.
During the second session, we found that these changes resulted in a more positive and more fun overall experience. However, we still found that interactions were not completely transparent. We also noted that players enjoyed walking around, but that it took time to capture each ghost. We worked on adding instructional text and helper animations. We also kept the play area wide, but changed the ghost's movement.
User-Centered Changes
From the results of the usability testing, I tested a paper prototype of the helper animations and I also marked the locations of the markers using a map of the office.
Design Frames
The design frames build on the high-fidelity wireframes, usability testing, and the work of programming. These frames are meant to give a final version of the look, feel, and experience of the interactive. In particular, these frames were given to our "clients" for final approval.
Learning Outcomes and Future Directions
The final presentation was an opportunity for the interns to explain our process and demonstrate our final prototype. Our project was well-received by the company as people watched the presentation then tried the game throughout the week.
For future iterations, I would want to do more usability testing to improve the experience of the game. I would spend more time on the different versions for helper animations and instructional text by conducting A/B testing and other methods.