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Warwick Artist Anders Odden of Satyricon and His New Streamer LX (VIDEO)
Anders Odden from Norway is one of the early Black Metal musicians and is co-founder of the legendary band "Cadaver" as well as founder and guitarist of the Old School Black Metal Band "ORDER" and the Industrial Rock Band "Magenta". He accompanied "Celtic Frost" on their live tour 2006/2007 as a guitarist. Anders not only plays guitar, but also bass.
Since 2009 Anders Odden has worked as a tour bassist for Satyricon (www.satyricon.no) and is now a permanent part of the band. In 2017 he can be heard with Satyricon for the first time on the eagerly awaited album 'Deep Calleth Upon Deep', released by Napalm Records. The single on the album of the same name was released in August 2017, shortly after Anders visited the Warwick Factory in Markneukirchen/Germany for the first time to order his Warwick Custom Shop Masterbuilt Streamer LX.
After completion, Anders revisited the Framus & Warwick headquarters to receive his handmade masterpiece in person. In the video he plugs in his Streamer LX for the first time.
The fingerboard inlay on the 12th fret of his new Streamer LX represents Anders Odden's signature logo: An upside down A and an O. This logo can also be found on his Dunlop signature picks.


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First, sorry for skipping the 3rd week but we were a bit busy at the base and on my day off I was totally off 🙂 So I write the 2 weeks together.
We started to do swimming skills which are requirements in the Divemaster course. Of course there were time limits to meet 🙂
Because normally I go nearly every day to the gym I thought it will be a walk in the park… Hell yeah it wasn't… I must say that the person who founded the time limits must be an Olympic swimmer…
I could do it in the limit but not the best score. After I finished I was happy even with this J and we still have a couple of skills like this left to do…
I started to read and learn the Divemaster manual. I finished it this Sunday Just gone. It was a lot of interesting things with also new areas and old ones with extended/deeper information.
With the dives I feel always a bit more comfortable with myself. BUT, I still have missing knowledge and still need to recognize more and more the dive sites (how to orientate myself).
We continued to do dives where I have the role of guiding, of course always under the supervision of Tara, Dan or Adrian. The other day we were in Marazul with Adrian, Tara and costumers and I failed right at the beginning… after Adrian gave some guidance I found my way but it was difficult from there on. I must say after this dive I started to be better and feel better, more comfortable with leading. Yes I still make mistakes, sometimes small ones sometimes idiot ones… On the weekly team meetings Tara or Dan guides me always with what were my mistakes and how to correct them. Sometimes when I hear them I just say to myself: why did I do that? Because I already knew that is not okay… But it is all part of the training and it is – – Practice practice practice and more practice 🙂
I must say I was lucky because my first briefing I had to do I could do it on my mother language (Hungarian). We had one guest from Romania and she could speak Hungarian 🙂
Another day we did one where Tara and Dan were the customers… Oh my god I was totally nervous, sweating and all these things 🙂 it wasn't perfect but was better than I expected. After we went with Dan to dive Marazul simulating that he is the customer. I felt good this time, I knew where to go and what to do and then as we get to the deep arch… we saw a giant Atlantic Ray! He was around 2-2.5 meters big. It was incredible apart from I suck out my air quite fast… what a shame 🙁 so we finished the dive sooner than we wanted. I did lead with Tara on other dive sites too. They were better than on the second week and on one day we saw 8 turtles on 2 different sites and one of them was a totally new turtle for that site. Oh and I nearly forgot the Barracuda swimming around the turtles. 🙂
We have dived the Cave, Cueva de los Cerebros a few times now and it looks like we have a new celebrity: a monster lobster 🙂 he is huge!
I started to have problems with staying warm. At the end of this week I got a cold. I think one side is some kind of virus and the other half is because I felt cold under water. On the last ones I started to wear my hooded shorty on top of my normal suit. But personally I don't like hoods because I can't hear anything and because of the shorty I feel like a Michlen Man. But I got a good idea from Adrian so I listened to him and I bought a 2,5mm undersuit which goes under my normal suit so I can skip the shorty and hood 🙂
From Monday it looks like we will have a nice zodiac so we can explore and add new dive sites to our bid. I saw it only on photos but tomorrow also in live and 3D 🙂 I can say next week more about it.
See you next week with new experiences!

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The Dutchi 3 is an upright, step-through city bike that is available in several fun colors. Linus has built this bike with 3 speeds, rear rack, matching fenders, alloy bell, leather grips, and caliper bakes. Available in sizes Small (43cm/ 16″ with 26″ wheels) or Medium (45cm/ 17 3/4″ with 700c wheels).
This bike's style fit me to a T! The step-through frame was perfect for my skirt-loving sensibilities and the upright position made for very elegant, leisurely rides. I especially loved the bright blue frame that won me compliments from cyclists and pedestrians alike, and the brown leather handlebar grips were a stylish touch. Overall, a beautiful and simply designed bike that made me excited to re-learn how to ride.
My only complaint about the Linus was the saddle. I understand that a bike seat is truly a matter of personal preference, but unfortunately this one didn't do it for me. While my butt didn't mind the seat, there were, ahem, other parts that started feeling uncomfortable after fairly short rides of about 30 minutes, and made me less inclined to ride the following day.
The Linus Dutchi 3 is made for cyclists like me! Style-conscious city bikers who enjoy occasional leisure rides or have short-haul commutes. As a 3-speed with a rather heavy frame, I can't imagine this bike being great for hilly commutes nor for carrying up several flights of stairs, and the seat doesn't bode well for lengthy commutes, at least for me. But as a novice cyclist, I was thankful for the simplicity of only 3 speeds and recommend this as a suitable entry-level bike.
I started out as a hesitant rider, but over the past few weeks, found a liberating thrill in cycling! I've since ridden to work (a big step for me!) via the seawall and separated bike lanes and have taken to summer evening rides along the seawall. I've definitely fallen in love with this bike. Next step, learning to ride in traffic!
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Spending my days between Sunbath and shopping relaxing, I was needing this tranquility for a long time now. During these days I was invited to a wedding in a very special art here in India.. it goes for 3days but we have just spend a afternoon at the party. The food is really nice over here ;)
As the situation have bin alternated a bit also in Switzerland I decided to stay some couple of days more in India.
I Spend my last days hearing Hip Hop and Rap Like Ice-T, Dr. Dre, 2-Pac, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Cube, Noturius B.I.G.. etc.. don't even ask me why...Specially Dr. Dre 2001 Album.. This brings me to the "Primitive" maybe it is gonna be a Hip Hop Based Track.. but who gonna sing this?
These two day were very rich in terms of meeting Artists and Producers.. But my Sound Engineer Khussh Mehta was very aware with regards to these people and did protect more then my Artwork. He doesn't let anybody spoil my Artwork and I am not expecting less from him ;) I was surprised by the reaction of one of the producers specially when it comes to the Mix Part lol. (No comments..)
Intensely Focus on my AlphaProject™ during this four pasted days and planing some of my next steps for the next 6months. I have realize that this Producer will never bring my interpretation on my compositions that I did with Lovv Mehta. So I have take some necessary steps to avoid to waste more time with this Studio.
During this days I finish some details on the 5th track but the energy is getting low and some events are happening around here, this don't let me really concentrate on my work.
I was expecting a good work day today.. but Lovv had Unfortunately a urgent Project to work on.
I have spend my all day fighting with ma Trojan and reinstall my system -.-* I was really bored off but because of my PC, was a bad thing for a good thing ;)*
... After a good Breakfast with Lovv Mehta we did work on "Shake it... That Ass". The Evolution of the Track is awesome.. the day was really tranquil and we had a small meeting and dinner tonight with all the work team.
Later in the night I came back to Studio with Lovv Mehta and finish the break details on the 5th Track "Shake it... That Ass" with above 32 Stereo Layers. But this work isn't finish yet.
It is Wednesday around 5:30am I finally got my sleep...
Monday we was supposed to finalize the "Shake it .. that ass" Track. The Studio was busy for some reason...
Visit to the Cinema, I have forget the name of the Movie, but it was the best movie I ever seen from Leonardo Di Caprio. Nice Dream Manipulation trip Movie. It was a nice evening and relax night.
Came back later in the night to my Apartment and continue my work on "Pursuance Short Edition"
There will be soon Demos on Fairtilizer.
Saturday Jul, 24th 2010 – 01:00pm till in the night around 01:00am
High tensions at the Studios, all about Mix & Mastering..
So far is the Production Steps concerning with Lovv Mehta we have done 4 awesome Tracks.
Sunday Jul, 25th 2010 – 05:50am
I keep enjoying my Tracks, Days starting to get really long and the content to analyze is even bigger every day. I don't need a break I had my Break before I came in India..but I have to rework all my state of conscience again... and this sucks.
Those pasted 2 days Thursday 22th and Friday 23rd was all about enjoying my self work and finalize detailing of "Old School Frequency" "Pursuance" and "Elements".
Hunting meticulously details on Beats and different groove cords, very small corrections, this is all about the simple Interpretation of my Composer Editions.
The new track is in my mind, so soon as I get this retails done I am able to start the new track. I try to clear my head and the more I search the more in find to do.
I get deep in to my work everyday even more and I don't even see the time past.
Tuesday and Wednesday goes around this "Elements" Track, over 40 Stereo Layers of Bounce and Confused Grooves creating a Harmony between my interpretation and the music it self's. With a stable Tribal beat this track keep you on the dance floor bouncing and dreaming between the Different Instruments feeling up the Space of your mind as composed.


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One week from today I'll be on the beaches of Florida. I can't really think about it yet, because there is so much to do. The list grows longer & longer & longer. But today is my day off, and I am going to knit & sear tuna for dinner with Davey. Knowing me, I'll probably write a proposal too, even though I promised myself I wouldn't.
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7 day trip to the incredible country of Vietnam. This will be the trip of a lifetime for anyone who wants to be totally immersed in the experience of traveling off the grid in northern Vietnam. We will be both experiencing culture and also making a difference by performing Random Acts of Kindness large and small.
dateS: sEPTEMBER 19-26, 2017
starting location: hanoi, vietnam
Price per person
7 dayS - $1095
Trip overview:
This journey begins in Hanoi where volunteers are to arrive by September 19. We spend one night in Hanoi before leaving the next morning to make the journey to the Mai Chau Valley.
Mai Chau is a beautiful green valley covered in rice fields at the foot of the mountains in northern Vietnam. This is where we will be spending the most of our time. The people of this small village are some of the friendliest in the world. We will stay with a local family and eat home cooked meals while experiencing local life there every day. We travel daily through beautiful rice paddies and share in local customs in many homes all while performing Random Acts of Kindness along the way.
Our big project in Vietnam will be to make a dramatic difference in one families life by building them a bathroom shower and clean water basin. A local crew will be working alongside us to ensure proper building techniques. To reach our worksite we will make the journey by motorbike everyday. This is a beautiful drive that passes through many small mountain villages and stunning landscapes.
Throughout this entire journey our goal is to make a positive impact on the people we come across all while getting off the grid and experiencing local culture. Our favorite thing at RAKlife is being spontaneous and we love all the unplanned surprises we constantly come across during out travels. We provide a very free flowing schedule that also allows free time to spend doing whatever you'd like.
On September 25th we make our way back to Hanoi where we'll provide one more nights stay before heading back home or off to your next destination. If you'd like to plan extra days in Vietnam either on the front or back end of this trip then we are happy to help you with suggestions of places we would put on the top of our list to visit.
This Vietnam trip is for anyone interested in not just vacationing, but traveling with a true purpose. Watch the video toward the bottom of this page to hear testimony about how voluntourism can make a difference in the lives of those in need, while tremendously impacting your own life as well.
What's Included:
- Transport to/from Hanoi International Airport
- Accommodation- double occupancy hotel in Hanoi and homestay in Mai Chau
- daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Transportation during trip
- Volunteering at local village project
- Hikes to gorgeous waterfalls and natural cave
- Bicycle rides through the rice fields and visiting locals
- Motorcycling through the countryside
- Professional guidance and teaching from expert photographers
- Local guide speaking fluent English and Vietnamese
- Homestay with locals experiencing authentic homemade Vietnamese meals
What's not included:
- Flight (we can help research if needed)
- Visa (we can direct you to an excellent Visa company)
- Travel Insurance (not required but recommended)
- Food and Drinks outside of included meals
- Extra curricular activities and entertainment outside of what is include
This project will be lead by Jim Kennedy, RAKlife's Director of Trips. Jim is a professional photographer who owns a successful Southern California based studio. Jim has traveled all across the world while getting off the grid and is excited to work with anyone interested in improving their photography skills. Whether you are shooting a small point and shoot camera, a cell phone, or a SLR camera- it will be fun to come home with some beautiful images that you would be proud to hang on your wall. Take a look at some of Jim's travel images here:
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Fly in and out of Hanoi (Noi Bai international airport – HAN airport code)
- Arrive: Fly into Hanoi on Tuesday, September 19
- Depart: Fly out of Hanoi on Tuesday, September 26
- 50% non-refundable deposit due upon booking
- Balance of any remaining funds due no later than 30 days before scheduled arrival date.
- Waiver must be signed and emailed back to us no later than 30 days before scheduled arrival date
*A portion of trip cost is tax deductible.
If you have questions about this incredible experience or would like to set up a time to speak over the phone, please email us at: firstname.lastname@example.com and we will respond to you promptly!
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Maybe it's because I just moved to a new city where I don't know a lot of people and don't yet have a job, but this Advent and Christmas season Mary and Joseph's flight to Egypt and experiences with poverty have struck a chord with me.
Here Mary is given the greatest honor of being chosen to be the mother of the Messiah, and Joseph, to be her husband and the human father to Jesus. Both were appointed these important roles by God out of all the people He created and would create. Well, I should say, both were asked to play these roles by God and both chose to say yes.
But what were they thinking when they said yes? Certainly not that they would continue to live lowly and humble lives not too terribly different from the people around them, at least on the outside. Sometimes I like to think the life of faith is one similar to the Weasley's car or Triwizard Tournament camping tent in the Harry Potter books –that though it appears normal on the outside, the inside is so much bigger than you could imagine, but you would never know it just from a glance.
But Mary and Joseph still had to live on faith and hope, trusting God with each step in their lives. I'm sure Mary did not envision spending the last few days and weeks of her pregnancy traveling on a donkey, only to be turned away from any comfortable lodgings and forced to give birth in a cave/stable when she first thought of having the Savior of the world.
And I'm sure that Joseph did not envision fleeing to Egypt and having to provide for his small family in a place where he knew few if any people, cut off from his culture and family (one in the same then) when he agreed to serve as a human father to the Son of God.
Was this the right way of things when it seemed so difficult? Shouldn't it be easier (and more comfortable) to follow God's plan? This was for the King of kings after all. Shouldn't things be richly provided for if God was behind it all?
But I think God's ways of leading this holy family shows the example to us of how He moves in our lives too.
Sometimes it seems like doors of opportunity, safety, or comfort are being shut in my face on purpose. What did God mean by closing these doors to Mary and Joseph as they entered Bethlehem? I think it was partly to show us that even these pivotal and blessed people were led to and through poverty and uncertainty as part of the way to His coming kingdom, as part of the way to becoming holy.
They, too, were traveling in the dark, making things up as they went, and being directed by God when they would choose the wrong way.
I have had to rely on the kindness of strangers and friends as I find my place in this new city and it is humbling. But then, it is also making me surer that this is God's way.
Sometimes the right way is not smooth and easy, but nonetheless serves to make you holier, that is, closer to God and His ways, more enlightened in understanding, and able to serve as a vehicle of grace to others (in the present and millennia in the future).


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Instagram is a free app that allows users to share their photos on many social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc… But is that enough if you want to promote yourself and your business, or is there more to it? Well, you can use Instagram ads too!
When Instagram was bought by Facebook in April 2012, it was initially intended for iOS but then became available to Android users as well. In June of 2013, videos became available which made the possibilities even bigger. And even though Instagram is a young form of social media, it's influence is probably stronger than you realize. In fact, with Facebook standing behind Instagram, it managed to surpass Twitter's number of users!
So by the looks of it, the changes and the trends that Instagram brings are influencing and changing our internet and internet media every day. So it's important to keep Instagram in mind when you're doing business and keep up with it's trends. Don't forget that things move fast as Instagram caters primarily to it's young audience.
There are many advantages to Instagram ads, like:
- Low CPC (cost-per-click) – Instagram ads are quite cheaper than other types of online advertising.
- High engagement – with Instagram's many filters and options, it's no surprise that most Instagram pictures look really good and drive engagement. Instagram is a highly visual platform and people will want to share good pictures with others when they see them.
- Build a trusty brand identity – with the help of Instagram Ads, you can create an emotional connection with your desired target group. This will motivate your followers to visit your profile more often and better connect with your brand.
- Precisely target groups – Instagram targeting is based on Facebook's algorithms, which have proven to be very accurate. With high Instagram engagement and Facebook's algorithm, your brand will surely reach all of those who you want to view your product or service.
Types of Instagram ads
- Image Ads – a type of ads that tells a story through a picture. Each image ad has a link at the bottom that leads the follower to the address specified by the advertiser.
- Sharing Video Ads is identical to Facebook. The maximum duration of a video ad is 30 seconds.
- Carousel Ads have the option of showing ads in multiple photos (up to 10 photos).
So although Instagram ads are a relatively new thing and they're constantly changing, Instagram's power over advertising and marketing can't be ignored. People just love Instagram, they love feeling involved with people they follow as well as discovering new photos and people. They like inspiration and inspiring others, sharing posts and tagging friends in them. So why not make that post yours? Use Instagram to get closer to your target audience. Convert them not only to consumers but also to friends and work partners. Advertising, promoting and selling isn't hard when you have followers who are inspired by you, believe in you, your brand and your product. This is the best way to be noticed and connect with people who are important to you.


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Evaluation of language software packages from the point of view of language learning and principles of instructional design
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Jia, Guodong, Evaluation of language software packages from the point of view of language learning and principles of instructional design, Master of Education (Hons.) thesis, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, 1996. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2343
Many evaluations of software packages can be found in the literature, but not so many can be identified concerning the evaluation of language software packages, and particularly there are few relating to the evaluation of listening comprehension packages. This thesis presents a report on the evaluation of listening comprehension packages with the focus on identifying the most appropriate features from both language learning and instructional design perspectives in a computer-based learning environment.
Two listening software packages -- "Listen!" and "TriplePlay-English!" -- have been selected as samples which include most features available in listening packages at the time this research was conducted. Expert evaluation has been employed as the evaluation methodology and on-line / off-line interviews have been used as the dominant research method.
The following features were found to be appropriate in varying degrees in these packages: correct word stress and utterance intonation; separation of long utterances into information units; supply of background knowledge; availability of true-false or multiple-choice exercises as assessment; clear sound quality with no technical noise involved. Of possible instructional design features, two were evaluated: feedback and learner control. It was found that explanatory feedback and learner control on the type, sequence, and pace of learning were most appropriate in listening packages.
Related issues were put forward and discussed by experts in the process of evaluation. The main issues were clarity of pictures as an instructional medium; problems of using colour in instructions; inconsistency of linguistic patterns; display of written text; accuracy in grammar, capitalization and punctuation; culture bias embedded in learning contents; and difficulty of navigation.
A speaking feature, the role and use of media in feedback, learner control and learner's ability and navigation were suggested for further study.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.


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Use of persuasive language
One of the suggested topics for Part 2 of the Language A: Language and Literature guide is the 'use of persuasive language'. Persuasive language runs through mass media, from advertisements to political speeches. As we study various advertising techniques, rhetorical devices and forms of propaganda you will become more aware of educational, political and ideological influence of the media.
Lessons on persuasive language also refer to the use of images in advertising. For example, one lesson focuses on the portrayal of sex in advertising. Deconstructing such ads is one step in becoming more media literate.
Guiding questions
How is language used in the mass media to persuade people of a certain ideological position?
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Paneled and dovetailed drawers, ornamental molding, metal pulls, and generous lines recall the artistry of Craftsman-style design in our Hudson Extra Wide Dresser. The dresser has eight drawers, including two with velvet-lined compartments to protect accessories.
- Dresser features 8 spacious drawers.
- The knobs are brass with a bronze finish on Mahogany dresser.
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- Finished by hand on all sides using an exclusive multistep process to achieve a beautiful color and is then sealed with a protective lacquer.
- Drawers feature English dovetail joinery and waxed wooden glides, which ensure smooth motion. Sturdy half-moon safety stops keep drawers securely in place.
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Wallpaper is made in batches so it is important to let you know that many wallpaper suppliers to do not accept returns. Some will accept a minimum return of 3 rolls of same pattern, same colourway.
Always check the terms and conditions when you order. To avoid costly mistakes it can be better to order slightly less than you need and ask for the balance to be held "on reserve". This service is free of charge and rolls will be held for about 14 days - just ask. This means you should not have to order too far in advance - most paper comes into stock in about 48 hours and if you order weeks in advance it could be very difficult to get hold of rolls of the same batch if you run short.
Measuring accurately is really important. Measure the room around the skirting board and then take a measurement to the highest part of the ceiling. Then we, or you, can calculate how much paper you will need. This is one of the times that working in meters or centimeters makes life so much easier so the following chart should encourage you to use metric units
Do not take into account doors and window as it is very unlikley that you will be able to save any paper - these openings hardly ever fall in an advantageous place.
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With many talented workers experiencing stretches of unemployment, employers are taking a harder look at unpaid experience. Here's what to include -- and what to leave out.
This article was originally published by Fortune.com on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2012.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis, contributor
FORTUNE -- Scale Computing chief executive Jeff Ready recently was interviewing job candidates for a position whose duties included coordinating all-hands meetings at the Indianapolis-based manufacturer. One prospective employee's resume included her experience planning an annual fundraiser for a local charity, several years in a row.
"To me, that experience was awesome. She had done it for four to five years; she obviously liked doing it, or she wouldn't have done it for free," says Ready.
The volunteer work stood out because her resume described the event planning experience and how many attendees were involved, making it clear that it was a substantial amount of responsibility. "You've got that four or five-second opportunity to say something that's going to grab my attention," Ready says. "In that case it was that I'm the lead event planner for the big charity event."
Increasingly, corporate bosses like Ready are taking note of job candidates' volunteer efforts. They recognize that in the recent recession, talented employees may have had stretches of unemployment that they filled with unpaid work. A recent LinkedIn (LNKD) survey found that 41% of hiring managers consider volunteer experience equally valuable as paid work.
But workers still feel nervous about what experience to include and how to be honest while also presenting in the best light. LinkedIn found that 89% of professionals surveyed had volunteer experience, but only 45% included it on their resume.
"People are wondering whether it's considered as legitimate as paid work experience," says Carol Fishman Cohen, co-founder of career reentry programming company iRelaunch.com. "What we're hearing on the employer side is that if the volunteer experience is relevant to your career goal, include it."
For instance, a medical social worker who took a career break to care for her children parlayed her volunteer work at a hospice into a paid position at another hospice, as a volunteer manager. She hopes that job will lead to work as a medical social worker. "She's in an environment where medical social workers are walking in every day telling her where are the best places to work and who's hiring," Cohen notes.
When including relevant unpaid work on your resume, you can either create a separate section called "volunteer experience" or lump it in with your paid jobs under a heading simply titled "experience." Be sure to use active verbs, be specific and quantify your accomplishments -- just as you do with anything else on your resume.
Sometimes, experience outside your field can be included to demonstrate commitment and character. David Bertorello, president of mortgage brokerage BTS Lending, puts on his resume his long-time volunteer work for Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership, because it's a cause that's close to his heart.
"I want my employers to know I have things I'm involved with. I don't want it to come up as a surprise that I have this commitment," says Bertorello, who devotes at least 150 hours a year to HOBY. "Hopefully it's showing them that I'm well-rounded…. It also breaks the ice in work relationships."
Some volunteer experience at well-known organizations can instantly signal your ability to follow through on a challenging goal. Whenever Marty Scheller, partner of Scheller's Fitness & Cycling, sees that a job candidate achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, he calls that person in for an interview at the Louisville, Ky., retailer.
Read the full article at Fortune.com.
Should you include volunteer work on a resume?
With many talented workers experiencing stretches of unemployment, employers are taking a harder look at unpaid experience. Here's what to include -- and what to leave out.
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Fact: Matt and Kim will always be hipster-skinny because of the amount of energy they expend on stage.
Fact #2: They're adorable for how much they love what they do and how grateful they are for their fans.
A friend had invited me to join him on the guest list for tonight's show at the Canal Club and who am I to turn down a free show?
Our dilemma was where to park once and party twice and eventually we settled on Cafe Gutenberg due to proximity.
I was (lecture) late and he was (got off work) early, so I arrived to find him perusing Style and drinking a beer.
I was starving, so I went with the Banh Mi (braised pork, cucumbers, carrots, mint, mayo and chili-ginger madness), which was exactly what he'd already decided on.
Our sandwiches arrived in no time and we were tearing into them when our server came over and told us that the kitchen thought that our fries had been oversalted, so they were sending out more.
My friend had the very stereotypical male reaction, along the lines of oversalted? Really? Oh, boy, more fries!
And they do have excellent fries, which I know from having enjoyed them as a salty snack when meeting my friend Scott there for drinks.
Our goal was to be at the Canal Club by 7 because they were going to play the new Matt & Kim album before the opening act.
After waiting in line to get in, we waited some more before the album was started.
As we stood there, the crowd got denser by the minute.
The opening act caused my friend to say to me, "I can't wait to see your blog tomorrow about these guys."
Yes, well. It's not that I dislike hiphop because I was at a hiphop show just this past Saturday night (Photosynthesizers were amazing).
Let's just say this wasn't to my taste...or that of a third of the crowd, all of whom went downstairs for the set.
But then punk/dance duo and partners Matt and Kim came out and all was right with the world.
I had mentioned to my friend that they hadn't played here since that show at the bike lot during Slaughterama, what three years ago?
I'd had tickets to their show a while back and it had been cancelled when Matt threw his back out.
They were overdue in RVA.
And they began by acknowledging just that.
Matt said their last two shows here had been the bike show and a house show at someplace called the Bone Zone, where he recalled shots being poured down his throat as he played.
He remembered Richmond as a town that "loves to get wild" and tonight's very young crowd (most had an underage X on their hand) cheered him wildly for it.
Kim said that she remembered that even on a Monday night, people here were ready to party.
Drums and keyboards and lots of enthusiasm make up a Matt & Kim show.
Kim stood on her drums to announce that she had cousins in the audience, so "there better be crowd surfing before the night's over!"
She need not have worried about that, although more than a few people got dropped.
Kim herself stood on people's hands to do a booty dance, her drum-sculpted arms waving in the air.
Matt played keys with one leg up in the air behind his back.
The floor shook like I've never felt it shake at the Canal Club and I've been to a lot of shows there.
Matt called it a "Thursday night Richmond, Virginia dance party" and he wasn't far off.
There was even some pogoing going on, not that anyone who was doing it had any idea what pogoing was.
Introducing their last song, Daylight, Matt said, "If you've had a bad night, or a bad week, or even a bad year, use the next three and a half minutes to shake it out of your fingertips...or your ass and just feel better."
Final fact: Amidst the pounding rhythms and overall enthusiasm of their signature song, every single one of us did.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Matt & Kim Shaking the Floorboards
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Volkswagen Group is joining the fray for customers in the plug-in hybrid market with its Volkswagen XL1, which it touts as the most fuel-efficient production car in the world. It took Volkswagen Group much longer than its rivals to offer electrified vehicles. But now, the German carmaker is planning to roll out a series of plug-in hybrids that would be pitted against the Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and Ford C-Max Energi.
According to VW, the two-seat XL1 coupe is powered by a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain that returns 261 mpg by European standards. The United Stated EPA has not rated the XL1's fuel economy. Designed as a technological showpiece, the VW XL1 will be initially available in only 250 units and will only be initially sold in Germany and Austria.
Jonathan Browning, chief executive of Volkswagen Group of America, told Automotive News that he will request a handful of XL1s for the US, "even if it's just on the basis of a test fleet."
Volkswagen Group chief Martin Winterkorn said during the unveiling of the XL1 before the Geneva Auto Show that the vehicle is underpinned by a platform that will also be used to underpin a series of plug-ins that will be launched in the next few years. Winterkorn said that the "technology spearhead" is not going to benefit just a few, but everyone.
First to arrive are models like the e-Golf, an electric vehicle that will be available in the US showrooms in 2014 to comply with a California zero-emission vehicle mandate, and the Audi A3 e-tron, a plug-in hybrid to be rolled out in Europe next year. Next to follow will be a Golf plug-in hybrid that might be produced at the carmaker's Puebla plant in Mexico.
The same assembly line will also be able to build Golfs with six powertrains -- gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, electric, plug-in hybrid and ethanol. Ulrich Hackenberg, the Volkswagen AG board member for product development, remarked that the approach will allow the carmaker to more easily adjust to customer demand and government rules.
As the new millennial era was ushered in, it brought about new innovations in lifestyle technology, as well as a demand for highly-efficient vehicles or methods of transportation that are reliable as they are practical. In lieu of this, Professor Ferdinand Piëch, chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, formulated the visionary goal of bringing to market a production car that will suit the practical needs of customers, as well as satisfy the ever-growing demands of the global market.
Volkswagen then introduces its latest and most advance hybrid car yet, the Volkswagen XL1—or VW XL1—deemed as the most fuel-efficient car in the world. As a hybrid, this automotive hero has a fuel consumption value of 0.9 L/km, and can cover up to 50 kilometers on all-electric mode. This record-figure fuel consumption value has not been achieved by any other vehicle up to date, thus emphasizing how Volkswagen is redefining what is technically feasible in car-making. The car's all-electric mode also enables it to have zero harmful gas emissions, making the VW XL1 a truly environment-friendly vehicle.
Vehicle Specifications
The Volkswagen XL1 was designed to follow pure sports car design principles: low weight (795 kg), perfect aerodynamics (Cd 0.189) and a low centre of gravity (1,153 mm high). This gives the efficient Volkswagen the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h using a mere 6.2 kW or 8.4 PS of power. In all-electric mode, the VW XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover a driving distance of over one kilometer.
High-tech lightweight design, perfect aerodynamics and a plug-in hybrid system—consisting of a two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 48 PS), E-motor (20 kW / 27 PS), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery—all make it possible for the new Volkswagen XL1 to emit just 21 g/km of atmospherically harmful and environmentally polluting carbon dioxide. If necessary, the XL1, with a top speed of 160 km/h, can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 12.7 seconds, enabling the Volkswagen XL1 to be not only an Earth-loving hybrid, but a fast one as well to satisfy that need for speed in every driver. This makes it truly a state-of-the-art innovation from Volkswagen.


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Peridot was held in high esteem by the Egyptian Pharaohs and was one of the original stones on the Breastplate of Aaron.
Green ice and cool tones best describe Peridot. It can be used to "cool down" any heated situations involving the ego. Its unusual lime green color combines the yellow of the 3rd chakra and the green of the 4th chakra to unite the focusing of your Heart's Desire with your intent. When you connect your thoughts with your desires you have the potential for unlimited outcomes.
Lime is one of the Higher Spiritual colors being used today in both intense healing and in 4th Dimensional Transitions.
Peridot can be used for the support and strengthening of the liver, stomach, heart and lungs. It assists in the deflection of outside influences and can be used as a protective physical auric shield after a chakra cleansing , balancing or alignment.


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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has submitted its first budget submission since the General Election, with the SME group calling for George Osborne to reduce the deficit, stimulate growth and back ambitious small businesses.
This call is being made despite FSB research finding that small firms have experienced record levels of revenue, with small business productivity growing year-on-year since the first quarter of 2014. Across the UK, productivity grew by 0.3 per cent.
The federation hopes to see the budget address small business concerns in key areas including skills shortages, reforming and simplifying the tax system, helping more businesses export and investing in the UK's infrastructure.
''The UK's small businesses are reporting record high levels of confidence. Unemployment is continuing to drop, UK wage growth is at a four year high and there are encouraging indications that productivity is finally on the rise,'' commented John Allan, national chairman for the FSB.
''The Chancellor can demonstrate his pro-enterprise credentials by again backing small business to deliver the growth and jobs the economy needs. That effort must however begin with a continued focus on reducing the deficit that remains too high for comfort.''
''The Chancellor must therefore follow through with much-needed infrastructure development across the UK as a whole by enhancing transport links, improving broadband and investing in the Northern Powerhouse.''
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I have been fascinated with Mr. Peanut ever since I first encountered him as a young child on a trip to Atlantic City with my father and sister. It was a magical day on the boardwalk, long before the casinos arrived. On Steel Pier I remember watching a woman on horseback diving into the water, taking a sepia toned photo with my sister inside a make believe jail where we were holding my father prisoner and another where we were poking our heads through carnival cutouts. We even went down under water in the mysterious diving bell! Anyone familiar with vintage Atlantic City will surely remember these amusement park wonders.
What sticks out most in my memory however, was walking past the Planters Peanut shop and seeing black spindly legs with spats and slowly looking up to see a gigantic peanut man towering above me: head silently bobbing back and forth with dark holes where his eyes should be. It was terrifying but for some reason instead of being traumatized by this experience, I instead became fascinated to the point of obsession as the years went by. I collected Mr. Peanut ephemera and even had the chance to design a vintage Mr Peanut print for Nick & Nora pajamas years later licensed by Planters that remains one of my all time favorite prints.
This portrait was my homage to the Mr Peanut costume of the 1960's that I remember so well. It conjures up for me the smell of roasting peanuts and the touch of the salty breeze from the ocean on my skin. It has since become one of the most popular prints in my Etsy shop and even led to a private commission for a similar portrait (holding the bag of peanuts). I can only imagine that it is because there are many of you out there that share fond memories of Atlantic City and
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Italy's advisers see slowdown in Sicavs inflows
Italy's networks of advisers posted €1.3bn net inflows in September, down from €1.9bn in August.
As previously noted by asset management industry association Assogestioni, the slowdown was mainly driven by the significantly reduced level of inflows from collective types of investments, such as Sicavs.
Mutual funds posted €628m in September, less than half compared to August's €1.3bn net inflows. Administered products remained positive instead with €720.8m up from August's €561m.
Looking closely at direct distribution of mutual fund shares, Assoreti reported that net inflows were basically equal to zero. Total outflows of -€117.4m came from foreign and domestic funds, as well as hedge funds and closed-ended funds. However, those outflows were compensated by inflows into funds of funds, which came at €117m.
Stock investments remained positive with some €375m inflows, the majority of which were in equities, while bonds were reported to be in negative territories. Liquidity came at €346m in September, Assoreti also reported.


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Fake Out Toffee
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A woman I work with brought this for us to try. She told us to taste it first and then try to guess what it was made from. We could not believe it wasn't toffee and it was made with crackers.
Oh my gosh this is great. Try it and you will eat the whole batch before you can stop.
Oh my gosh this is great. Try it and you will eat the whole batch before you can stop.
1 pkgclub crackers
1 stickbutter
·almond, slivers
1/3 csugar
How to Make Fake Out Toffee
- Take a package of club crackers and place them single file side by side on a cookie sheet, sides touching.
- Next place one stick butter in small sauce pan and melt on stove top, add sugar and heat to rolling boil stirring constantly to keep from burn for one minute then remove from heat.
- Next spoon over crackers.
Top with almond slivers. Remove any extra crackers that you don't have enough butter mixture to top with.
- Place in preheated oven at 350 degrees. Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to completely cool. Take a butter knife and run under crackers to loosen from pan. Break up into pieces .
Will be golden brown and taste like a toffee coated treat.
About Fake Out Toffee
Course/Dish: Crackers Other Snacks
Main Ingredient: Sugar
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
Hashtag: #wonder treat


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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Here are my like things for today:
1. Retirement. I apologize to those that are not able to retire yet. I remember your pain. I retired from 50 years of working last summer. Truth be told, I wanted more time to enjoy life not just walk through it. I felt like a hamster in a wheel. Plus, it was time to let a younger person take on the responsibility of that position after my 19 years there. That's a freakin long time, people. sorry.
I love not setting the alarm!!!!! I can take my time in the morning. I'm a morning person so this is such a treat to start my day slowly. My joints are thanking me and behaving so far. Don't get me wrong- I miss money and I am constantly weighing pros and cons of any purchase. My brother and I live a very simple life which helps control the budget. The freedom I feel not answering to a boss is PRICELESS. If you can swing it at all, do it.
2. Volunteer for Friendship program at my grandson's public elementary school. Students with and without special needs are paired up for fun activities throughout the school year. 5th-8th grade volunteer students who demonstrate leadership skills with good grades are recommended by teachers to the volunteer program. The kids are Best Friends Forever. For my grandson who is a special needs student, his friend Charlie provides a friendship that is so sweet to watch. Charlie has learned and watched my grandson grow and progress in school in areas Charlie would not otherwise been aware of. Win Win for everyone.
3. Old Lady's day at Joann's. Ok, that's so inappropriate a title, but that's how I think of it. It';s not every first Wednesday of the month, but this year we have had 3! Check your local Joann's a few days before.
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Enjoy your day.
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I like getting coupons for Joanns in the mail. It seems to help justify any purchase and sometimes I get things I don't really need!ReplyDelete
I'm with you on the daily appreciation of retirement. I admit I do a lot of non productive activities now that I have the abundance of free time if not money. It's a trade off but my spirit needed the time more than the money.ReplyDelete
I love retirement, too! Not setting an alarm is the best gift. When people ask me what I like about it, I always say, " I get ti do whatever I want, whenever I want!" The program at your grandson's school sounds wonderful. When I was teaching 5th graders, the kids could earn the opportunity to go read with a younger student, and they loved that! Thanks for telling us about the JoAnn's deal! I didn't know about it, but will watch and see if it happens at our JoAnn's here!ReplyDelete
Yup, retirement is great. I mostly do whatever I want, whenever I want. And the best part is after a snowstorm, I don't have to go anywhere, just stay home and quilt.ReplyDelete
I love the thought of being retired! Good for you to be able to swing it after so many years of hard work. Definitely enjoy it! Thanks also for commenting on my medallion quilt post- it was great to get input on the color choices for the binding from lots of different people. I tried to reply by e-mail, but your blogger settings are set to list you as a no-reply blogger, so I can't email back. Some people like that setting, but a lot of times people don't realize they have it set that way, so I just thought I'd mention it. Have a great week!!ReplyDelete


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Official aid data through 2008 has now been published by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Full tables are available on www.oecd.org/dac/stats and I have extracted some data for Mozambique, which is attached in an Excel file.
In 2008 aid to Mozambique finally exceeded the post-war peak. In real terms (that is, excluding debt relief and in constant 2007 US$ to account for inflation), aid to Mozambique peaked in 1992 at $1.8 billion, then fell by more than a third to $1.1 bn in 1996 and stayed near that level for the next five years. Aid rose from $1.3 bn in 2003 to $1.8 bn (the 1992 level) in 2007 and up to $1.9 bn in 2008.
The five year rise in aid came entirely from budget support (up $280 mn) and aid to the social sectors (up $432 mn, most to health), while aid to economic sectors remained constant. Aid in 2008 was 49% social sectors (including government and civil society), 24% budget support, and 16% economic sectors (including infrastructure and agriculture)
Fourteen donors gave or lent more than $50 million in 2008. In 2008 millions of dollars:
280 World Bank (IDA)
227 United States
198 United Kingdom
120 Sweden
106 Netherlands
97 Norway
87 Denmark
78 Spain
77 Canada
75 Germany
74 Ireland
67 African Dev. Fund
54 Global Fund
The attached Excel file contains:
+ Two charts and a table of total aid to Mozambique, 1979-2008, excluding debt relief, done both in current prices (that is, US$ at the time) and in constant 2007$ (which gives the real value, for comparison).
+ Two tables of aid to Mozambique, excluding debt relief, by donor, 1979-2008, again one at current prices and the other at constant 2007$.
+ A table of aid to Mozambique by key sectors, 2003-2008, at constant 2007$.
Note that data come from two different sets of DAC tables, which do not agree precisely on the amount of aid.
The poor are getting poorer
Preliminary data is now available from the 2008 rural income survey (TIA, Trabalho de Inquérito Agricola, which covers 70% of the population). The attached paper gives more details, but three points are important to note:
+ Most rural Mozambicans have a cash income of less than $1 per week. The poorest 10% have no cash income at all, while the best off 10% have a cash income of more than $3 per day.
+ Most rural Mozambicans were poorer in 2008 than in 2002.
+ From 2002 to 2008, mean total income increased while median total income fell – in other words, most people became poorer but the best off became richer. The total income of the richest 10% is 44 times that of the poorest 10% (up from only 23 times in 2002 and 35 times in 2005)
MOZAMBIQUE 156 News reports & clippings, 22 February 2010, by Joseph Hanlon


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Check out my 2014 Year In Review
Nine Weddings, Twenty-Four Portrait and Event sessions, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Sequoia, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Bishop, Mammoth, Yosemite, Big Sur, Disneyland, Graduation!
I'm still amazed I packed as much as I did into this past year, despite finally graduating from college after seven years, and then immediately beginning my grad program. It has, truly, only been by God's grace that I've been offered so many opportunities and the time to do it all.
This year was highlighted by many trips on my own; exploring new places and taking risks. I starting traveling for weddings and learned the importance of showing up early for flights, even if you live right down the street from the airport. I also learned the importance of treating the people you bring along to help you. Those friends will save your life!
I had to give up some commitments like doing youth ministry on Friday nights, but also dove head first into new ways to serve my church, like heading up the worship ministry. Youth ministry has been a huge part of my life through college. Some of my best friends were made through serving alongside one another.
As I left one school and started at another, I found myself closer to friends and pursuing time together that was more than small talk. One of my best friends moved across the country. I learned how to care for people through listening, spending time and talking through tough times.
Looking forward to next year through scheduling and getting a taste of grad school, the biggest change I will be making is not scheduling any weddings during the school year. This has been a big decision for me because it has been how I've made a living during school. I've been incredibly thankful for how flexible of a job it's been for me. However, success in school and allowing time for projects is a priority of mine. I'm eager to see how my photography changes as I shift my jobs to other projects and clients. I'm still doing weddings, just not during classes.
I challenged myself to improve my lighting techniques this year. I experimented with off camera light set ups, remotes, and diffusers. Astro-photography also became a favorite of mine.
Thank you to all my clients this past year! I am floored that people believe in me, my skills and my work. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you tell your story, live your dream, and make goals realities.
Thanks for a great 2015!
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You want amazing wedding reception photos, and your photographers want to provide them to you!
Here are some ways you can help your photographer out, giving them the setup they need to wow you with reception photos!
Tip # 1: Reserve Seats for Your Photographers
Reserving a seat for your photographers, preferably near the head table, gives them space to set down their heavy equipment, grab drinks of water, and eat a quick meal before the toasts, all within easy line of sight to the head table so that no important impromptu moments are missed! A special vendor table is fine, as long as it's still close to all the action! Even if you aren't assigning seats at your reception, we strongly recommend you specifically reserve seats for your photographers.
Tip # 2: Have Your Photographers Eat at the Same Time You Do
Let's face it, no one wants pictures of themselves eating. Having your photographers eat at the same time as you makes certain that there are no pictures of you eating (except at cake cutting time!) and that your photographers are done with their meals well before the toasts begin, so they can be ready to snap away. On that note, please know that every photographer I've ever talked with sure does appreciate the courtesy of a meal on a long work day (remember, there will be no other opportunities for your photographer to eat). It's also a good idea to check with your photographers to see if they have any special dietary needs (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, etc.) so that they can actually eat the meal you're providing them with. They will absolutely appreciate the courtesy!
Tip # 3: Follow the Light
Nearly all photographers prefer to shoot by natural light when possible, so if any part of your reception will be during daylight hours, you can take advantage by doing things like setting up the head table across from (not in front of) a window (so that you're well lit, not back-lit), setting up your dessert table in an area that has some pretty natural light, and making sure that all of your family and couples portraits are completed while there is still light to spare!
Tip # 4: Don't Surprise Your Photographer
If you're, say, having Bucky Badger come and surprise your wedding guests, or having someone jump out of a giant cake, or any number of fun and awesome surprise wedding reception events, just make sure that your photographer is in the loop on what's happening, and when it's happening, so they can best position themselves to get great photos.
Tip # 5: Designate a Go-To Person
This could be the Best Man, the Maid of Honor, the DJ, the Wedding Planner/Event Coordinator, or just some nice friend, but the person you designate as the go-to person for your photographers should be in know on reception timing and events, and be able to answer questions that arise, so that you can just sit back and relax, and your designated person can answer any questions that arise for your photographers on timing, events, etc.
If you follow these tips, your photographer will thank you, and you'll also get more amazing photos because of it!


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OXFORD, Maine — For only the third time in nearly 50 years, ownership of the region's largest sports entertainment facility is changing hands.
Bill Ryan announced Sunday afternoon that he has entered into an agreement to sell Oxford Plains Speedway to Tom Mayberry of Naples.
The deal is expected to be finalized within the next week.
"[Mayberry] is a superb promoter and has great ideas and passion and will undoubtedly continue the success that we have had over the years," Ryan said in a press release. "I am confident that under Tom's leadership the speedway will thrive."
Mayberry is the founder and promoter of the Pro All Stars Series, one of New England's most prominent racing tours since 2001.
Before that, he was a successful racer at the speedway.
"Obviously, I grew up attending races at Oxford Plains and eventually was able to race there myself," Mayberry said in a separate statement. "We hope we can continue the great tradition at Oxford and are looking forward to a bright future. I'm looking forward to working with the competitors and the fans and I hope to have their support."
The transition will dramatically transform the speedway's showcase race, the TD Bank 250.
After six years as a late model event with rules parallel to those of Vermont's American-Canadian Tour, the 40th annual summer classic in 2013 will mark a return to PASS' super late model standards, Mayberry said.
Previous changes in Oxford's weekly and 250 formats led to on-again, off-again, and at times contentious relationship, between Ryan and Mayberry over the past decade.
OPS and PASS were loosely affiliated until 2006.
That summer, Ryan made the announcement that he was disbanding two of the top three weekly divisions at the track — Pro Stock and Limited Sportsman.
Ryan also changed the format of Oxford's showcase race, the TD Bank 250, from Pro Stock to Late Model. It effectively ended the track's relationship with Mayberry's PASS and aligned it with Tom Curley's Vermont-based American-Canadian Tour (ACT).
But Pro Stock racing — also known as "super late model," the touring division's attempt to distance itself from the less powerful cars of its competition — maintained a strong foothold in Northern New England and Eastern Canada.
Mayberry and Ryan mended fences in 2011 and have co-promoted two successful 150-lap races on the eve of the 250 each of the past two summers.
Many well-known PASS drivers — including Mike Rowe of Turner, Cassius Clark of Farmington and Johnny Clark of Farmingdale — have been infrequent competitors at the historic 3/8-mile oval since the initial departure of pro stocks six years ago.
This season's final PASS race of the season at Oxford has twice been postponed by rain. It is now scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20.
PASS has expanded dramatically since Mayberry launched it in the aftermath of several similar, short-lived touring divisions in the 1990s.
In addition to its flagship division in the north, PASS also oversees an open-wheel modified division and a sportsman class. PASS South was launched several years ago, resulting in a series of national championship cooperative events up and down the east coast.
Ryan purchased the track from Michael Liberty in 1998. He also is a majority owner of the Maine Red Claws, an NBA Development League basketball team based in Portland.
To see more from the Sun Journal, visit sunjournal.com.


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Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross
1838 - 1898
Lawrence Sullivan Ross was born September 27, 1838 at Bentonsport, Iowa Territory. In 1839 his family migrated to Texas, first settling in Milam County. By 1849 the family had settled at Waco. Sul Ross attended Baylor University at Independence, Texas and graduated from Wesleyan University, Florence, Alabama in 1859.
In the summer of 1858, Ross signed on with the U. S. Army as the leader of a band of Indian auxiliaries from the Brazos Indian Reservation. His skill and courage were noted by the regular army officers, but he nearly lost his life in October 1858 during a battle with Comanches at the Wichita Village near Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Recovering from his wounds, he returned to college and graduated the next spring.
Ross joined the Texas Rangers in 1860, first serving as a lieutenant and later as a captain. He was empowered by Sam Houston to raise a company of men to serve in Young County and the surrounding area. He showed the same skill and courage as a Ranger captain as he had shown earlier with the army. In December of 1860 he and his company pursued a Comanche raiding party that ended in the battle of Pease River in which Cynthia Ann Parker, who had been captured by the Comanche some 20 years earlier, was rescued. Ross resigned from the Rangers at the beginning of the Civil War.
Ross enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861. He was soon promoted to the rank of major of the 6th Texas Calvary, and in May 1862 he was promoted to colonel. He was promoted to brigadier-general as a reward for his skill in covering the retreat of Gen. Earl Van Dorn from Corinth, Mississippi in 1863. He commanded a brigade in Wheeler's cavalry, Army of Tennessee, and later was in command of the Texas Calvary, Army of the West.
Returning to Texas after the war, he took up farming. He served as sheriff of McLennan County from 1873 - 1875, He was a member of the 1875 state constitutional convention, served as a state senator from 1881 - 1886 and as governor of Texas from 1887 - 1891. It was during his term in office that the new state capitol building was completed. Following his last term in office he was appointed president of the struggling Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A & M University), an office he held until his death on January 3, 1898, in College Station.
Suggestions for further reading:
- Ross Family Papers, Texas Collection, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
- Homer L. Kerr, editor, Fighting with Ross' Texas Calvary Brigade, C. S. A., Hillsboro, TX: Hill Jr. College Press, 1976
- W. C. Nunn, editor, Ten More Texans in Gray, Hillsboro, TX: Hill Jr. College Press, 1980
- Amelia W. Williams and Eugene C. Barker, The writings of Sam Houston, Austin: Pemberton Press, 1970, vol. VIII
- The New Handbook of Texas, Austin: Texas State historical Commission, 1996, vol. 5
- Darren Ivey, The Ranger Ideal Volume 1: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1823 – 1861, Denton: UNT Press, 2017
- Rossiter Johnson, editor, Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Boston: The Biographical Society, 1904, vol. IX


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As reported on Slashdot:
Combat Wombat writes with this excerpt from Reuters:
"A strain of flu never seen before has killed up to 60 people in Mexico
and also appeared in the United States, where eight people were
infected but recovered, health officials said on Friday. Mexico's
government said at least 20 people have died of the flu and it may also
be responsible for 40 other deaths. [The government] shut down schools
and canceled major public events in Mexico City to try to prevent more
deaths in the sprawling, overcrowded capital. ... Close analysis showed
the disease is a mixture of swine, human and avian viruses,
according to the CDC. Humans can occasionally catch swine flu from pigs
but rarely have they been known to pass it on to other people. Mexico
reported 1,004 suspected cases of the new virus, including four
possible cases in Mexicali on the border with California.
See the slashdot article.


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I was capable to get inside my BDO on-line banking by undertaking the 'Forgot Password' hyperlink. What most investors fail to releize about penny stocks is that most penny stocks that trade below one dollar are of poor quality the penny stocks of higher good quality trade among 1 dollar and five dollars a share there are several stocks these days that as soon as traded under five dollars for instance ford motor corp.
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Although some investors take the assist of basic evaluation , other investors go for the technical analysis The latter a single is mainly utilized for the evaluation and estimation of the returns from stocks. If you determine you want to venture out and buy person stocks, we advocate you take a slow and steady approach. Since SGX cap the lot size to a 1000 shares, penny stocks are 1 of the apple for investors hunting for brief term capital gains. Penny Stocks are typically classified as any stock with a value under $5 per share.
Portfolio management signifies that it is a continual procedure of managing your basket of stocks, stocks that will do well and what stocks that have beneath performed. Both of us are nevertheless functioning because we are organizing to purchase one more house for rental revenue. My view to invest in Singpost at the current cost of $1.645 may be too rash as the rally lasted for 2 weeks consecutively. The name Tim Sykes has been a hot trending subject in its respective financial industry, primarily the penny stock market.
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The Daphnes
October 15, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm — Free
Fireside Room
Harpist Monica Schley leads, The Daphnes, an unconventional trio of harp, violin, upright bass and voice. Drawing sounds from neo-folkster M. Ward, 90's alternative bands Mazzy Star and Cowboy Junkies, and jazz musicians Pharaoh Sanders and Alice Coltrane, Schley writes modern compositions for the harp. The Daphnes' soaring melodies evoke a gypsy folk aesthetic inside a classical chamber ensemble.
Featuring Monica Schley, harp/vocal; Julie Baldridge, violin; Nate Omdal, bass.
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Lupe Fiasco has had a busy week. In addition to releasing with "Snitches" with Ty Dolla $ign and "$nitches 2 (30′s)," on Wednesday, the rapper ends February on a high note with another free song. Featuring Gizzle, the Chicago MC says the track was a precursor to "$nitches 2 (30's)." Listen to "DopeBoysAtAllStarWeekend" below.
RELATED: Lupe Fiasco and Ty Dolla $ign Team up on A New Song, "$nitches," and Lupe Shares A Sequel "30's (Snitches 2)"


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Jesus commands the disciples in Acts 1:8 as follows, "but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."
Jesus is giving a clear pattern to reach out to people closest in proximity to them, then further and further away until they had reached the remotest parts of the earth. We believe Jesus similarly commands us at The Rock.
We desire to reach out to the South Bay of Los Angeles with the gospel of Jesus Christ as our closest proximity people. The South Bay is one of the most culturally, economically, and ethnically diverse areas in the United States. This is exciting and challenging. Our prayer is that God uses us at The Rock to reach our communities, neighbors, families, co-workers, fellow students, and anyone that God brings to us in the love and saving power of Jesus Christ.
The Rock Covenant Church is committed to being Jesus' witnesses not only in closest proximity to us, but extending out further into the South Bay. As a congregation, The Rock is honored to partner with Family Promise of the South Bay.
Family Promise offers a permanent solution to local homelessness and an exit plan from the cycle of poverty. The Rock is part of a coalition of churches in the South Bay that will be hosting and serving homeless families, until the parent(s) have secured work positions and a place of residence.
The Rock Covenant Church desires to witness for Jesus both locally and globally through relational outreach, sacrificial service, radical hospitality, generous giving, and compassionate commitment.
Every summer, The Rock partners with Youth With A Mission's Homes of Hope to build a home alongside an impoverished family in northern Mexico. With dozens of families participating each year, and children as young as age two helping paint, The Rock has completed many homes, and is looking forward to doing more to give families a chance to create a safe, stable home.
Mercy's Village International was started in 2009 with the goal of restoring and empowering young children through education, specifically in Northern Uganda, an area ravaged by decades of civil war. Under the direction and vision of Rock member Jeami Duncan, Mercy's Village established a primary school in Gulu, Uganda in 2010. The Rock Church has supported this organization, and the school, through direct financial support, fundraising events, and by sending teams to Uganda on a regular basis. We are proud to be a part of the work God is doing through Mercy's Village, and we look forward to continuing this relationship on a long-term basis. For more information on Mercy's Village, please visit www.mercysvillage.org, www.facebook.com/mercysvillage or contact Jeami Duncan at [email protected].


text: Unknown Mortal Orchestra has such a great sound. Their guitar, bass and drums belt out with a warm, fuzzy sheen, and it translates oh so well to Otis Redding's famous song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay." It's got such a mellow texture to it, coupled with a subtle sense of desperation. Damn, this cover is good. Stream the recording of UMO performing the cover live in studio for BBC Radio 6.


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Halloween is quite a big deal at work.
Most years we create a haunted house and scare the crap out of a lot of people. It's a lot of work but in the end it all comes together and we have a good time. This year our theme was the Forbidden Forest, you can see in the last photo I was a bear. Ferocious right?!


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Tips for Skin Care
Aging is an integral part of one's life; it is an ongoing natural process but sometimes it is genetic too. Though you can't stop being aged but you can certainly take care of your skin by doing exercise and to some point by taking healthy diet. Besides a natural process aging can also be caused by external factors such as UV rays, pollution around you as well as stress. All these factors tend you to an unhealthy and sensitive skin that makes it prone to pigmentation and aging. Hence it is important to start taking care for your skin. As soon as you start, you can control being aged swiftly.


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Some info for you to comment on:
1. Signs on Sawmill hiking, biking and skiing trails were taken down last year as the trails were not able to be maintained. Everyone thought the color coded signs should have been left in place. It was pointed out that the trails receive more snow than any other ski area. The sign issue will be brought up at the next meeting.
2. A waxing facility is being considered near to Pocaterra Hut.
3. The Village Centre deli and grocery store at Kananaskis Village is closed. It is rumoured that Delta may take over responsibility.
4. Bragg Creek has had a great winter. Donations have helped pay for a new snowmobile and tracksetter. Volunteers are playing a greater role than ever before.
5. How many KC staff work on X-C trail grooming? Two for Peter Lougheed and Mount Shark; One for Ribbon Creek. They do a fantastic job.
6. Trail work for the coming 2011/12 season is mostly tread repairs and drainage work for muddy sections of trails including Death Valley and Gorge Creek trails in the Sheep. Yeh! Also of interest: Burstall Pass trail will be hardened in the flood plain, 2.5 km of Cox Hill trail will be rerouted with the help of the Mountain Bike Alliance, both ends of the Highline trail at Canmore will be extended, bridges will be replaced in Galatea Creek, food lockers will be placed at Ribbon Falls, Ribbon Lake and Lillian Lake backcountry campgrounds, Wolf Creek and Wildhorse backcountry campgrounds will be decommissioned. (No news yet on where the latter will be moved to), Touch of Class bike trail on Pigeon Mountain will be decommissioned. Sigh! we were so looking forward to not having to hike/bike the boring powerline access road. See the November posts on the forum under Trip Reports, Pigeon Mountain. Pigeon Mountain, by the way, is closed Dec 1 to June 15. Please comment on the decommission.
7. Some trails in the Gorge/Ware Creek area of the Sheep have been renamed, and new signs will be up shortly. More on this in the next KTAG post…


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Fan Yongzhen (2nd R), a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), talks with her fellow deputies after a plenary meeting of Yunnan delegation in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2019. [Xinhua/Yang Zongyou]
Sitting among nearly 3,000 national lawmakers at the Great Hall of the People at the heart of Beijing, Fan Yongzhen feels a great sense of responsibility to her people.
A deputy curator of a local cultural museum in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Fan wants more funding for preserving ethnic minority cultures, as well as better technologies in public museums in less developed areas.
The annual "two sessions," which gather thousands of national legislators and political advisors from across China, present an opportunity for voices like Fan's to be heard on the national level.
Fan attended the sessions for the first time last year. As a beginner, she felt uncertain about how to fulfill her duty well.
From the multi-ethnic Yunnan Province, Fan suggested the government increase support for modern public cultural institutions in the western region. Although she had made thorough research on the topic by visiting local cultural facilities and artists, and conducting surveys, she was not sure about her suggestion.
To Fan's surprise, soon after she went back home from Beijing, she received feedback for her suggestion. Digital museum construction in Lijiang and cultural institutes at the township level have both received strong support from government departments.
"I look at my role as a lawmaker differently after that," Fan said. "The responsibility is huge."
This year, she suggests creating more digital cultural products for better public access.
Zhuang Yan, another lawmaker from northeast China's Liaoning Province, tries to address pollution caused by de-icing salt.
Her home city of Anshan has long snow-covered winters. As a street cleaner, Zhuang experiences first-hand how de-icing salt can erode road surfaces, vehicles, and cause pollution to soil and underground water.
"I give my suggestion based on what I am most familiar with. That way I feel more confident," said Zhuang, in her orange uniform.
Zhuang has been a legislator since 2017. Ahead of her first trip to Beijing that year, she was excited and nervous at the same time.
Unlike many other legislators with more experience in public speaking, eloquence was not Zhuang's strength.
"I was afraid of people asking me questions," Zhuang said.
She received several training sessions afterwards, and learned how to conduct research on the de-icing salt's negative impact.
Zhuang later found using a new type of green de-icing salt could help improve the overall benefits, but the price is three to four times higher. "Government at all levels should spend money on addressing the issue," she wrote in her suggestion.
As her experience increased, she has become more confident and her speech delivery got better too. "People choose me as their representative, and I have to present their voice well," she said.
Fan Yongzhen (R), a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), carries out a research on Thangka painting with dianxiu embroidery at Baisha Old Town of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 13, 2019. [Xinhua/Yang Zongyou]
Fan Yongzhen (L), a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), discusses with her fellow deputy Hu Aluo in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2019. [Xinhua/Yang Zongyou]
Zhuang Yan (front), a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC), attends the opening meeting of the second session of the 13th NPC in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2019. [Xinhua/Xie Huanchi]
Zhuang Yan (R), a deputy to the 13th National People's Congress(NPC), cleans a track in the Lishan District of Anshan, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 26, 2019.[Xinhua/Yang Qing]
(Source: Xinhua)


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In October 2012, Apple announced an update of the 27" iMac. From the front this machine looks similar to the edge-to-edge glass face of its predecessor, but the new rear aluminum case tapers to a mere 5 mm at the edges. Laminated to the cover glass is a 2560x1440 16:9 widescreen IPS display. External ports include four USB 3.0, two Thunderbolt, and Gigabit Ethernet. Late 2012 models feature quad Core i5 and i7 processors.