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The ingredients list says the solution contains 70 milligrams of ionic trace minerals (ITM). What exactly are ionic trace minerals?
The Ionic Trace Mineral (ITM) blend is a blend of 72 ionic trace minerals in low doses. These trace minerals are just like other minerals such as Zinc – but the body only requires them in smaller doses. They play a crucial role in a variety of bodily functions and are extremely important for the cells. They also help balance the pH in the body. We added this to the formulation because it helps support the systemic and overall health of the body.
There are 72 ionic trace minerals found in this blend. Here is a list of some of the notable ones: Magnesium, Chloride, Potassium, Sulfate, Sodium, Boron, Bromide, Calcium, Carbonate, Silicon, Nitrogen, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iodine, Chromium, Iron, Manganese, Titanium, Rubidium, Cobalt, Copper, Antimony, Molybdenum, Strontium, Zinc, Nickel, Tungsten, Scandium, Tin, Lanthanum, Yttrium, Silver, Gallium, Zirconium, Vanadium, Beryllium, Tellurium, Bismuth, Hafnium, Terbium, Europium, Gadolinium, Samarium, Cerium, Cesium, Gold, Dysprosium, Holmium, Lutetium, Erbium, Ytterbium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Niobium, Tantalum, Thorium, Thallium, Rhenium.


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March 29, 2014 at 6:08 am #4794
This week?
Disassembled, degreased, lubed and reassembled a half dozen drum magazines for the Suomi, along with a dozen stick mags. Broke the Suomi down, cleaned it, lubed it, put it back together. Need to find a better sling for it. What it has is serviceable, but rough. Typical wartime production.
Will order a case of 9mm +P ammo tomorrow, along with a way to carry these magazines… probably hunt down a British mag pouch for their Sten gun and a WWII US musette bag for the drums. Maybe a Thompson SMG mag bag…
My Suomi and various pouches, etc..
The wicked flee when none pursueth..." - Proverbs 28:1


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Wondering how to prepare for ED?
Here are few question you need to answer before you learn the tips and tricks to prepare for ED.
1. Do you practice ED everyday?
2. Do you Set a Timer when solving ED problem?
3. Do you practice on half imperial sheets while solving question paper?
If your answer for all the above question is YES then your 60% work is done.
Here are few tips for preparation of ED.
1.Minimum 1 sum everyday is must. Where u perfectly draw it with pencil scale.
2.Whenever u see any question. Draw a rough sketch of how it will look according to your imagination!
3.This shall increase your speed and also teach you time management.
4.Paper should be complete, Neat and clean presentation with labels as well.
5. Labelling arrows should be perfect. Proper naming.
6.Paper management. Giving proper space to each question. (after doing half sum realising that the leftover sheet is not enough to complete the sum).
7.Use paper clips. Minimum 3.
8.Practice with drafter / T-scale which you gonna use in exam. Make sure your instruments are perfect.
9.Do not spoil your page by erasing many times. Keep your paper neat and presentable.
10.Orthographic and isometric projections are most important! Do not even think of leaving them
11. Orthographic projections (along with section if mentioned) can take about 40 minutes.
12. Isometric should take a maximum of 20 minutes.
13. Lines require only 10 minutes. So if its taking more than that leave it and come back to it later. There might be a small thing that will click when you start again.
Do not leave the sum because Lines is a topic where you can easily fetch marks.
14. Projection of solids should take around 30 to 35 minutes.
15. If you have an option to skip the sectional view in the paper, do it. Because it takes up your maximum time.
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5 Tips to Effectively Manage Time
Posted by : Rahul Kadam | Curated by Vidhi Shah - Team Brainheaters
Struggling to complete the portion one night before the exam? Can't find time to pursue your hobbies? Desperately trying to have a social life?
Yes? Well then, it's definitely an issue of poor time management!
But, don't fret! This problem seems to have been persisting since time immemorial. After the sudden transition to college life, students find themselves engaged in a hectic schedule. It seems as though the day has shrunk down by a couple of hours(seems like a 12-hour day!). Trying to cope up with this routine in the conventional way(yeah, procrastinating!) makes it all the more exhaustive. Not only do you miss out on life, but also get unnecessarily stressed.
Incorporating some time management tricks could very well help you in achieving the work-life balance that you desire. I thus offer you 5 ways you could effectively manage your time-
1.Testing Hour
Testing hour? Its just a fancy term for setting out time to analyse your requirements and plan out your activities accordingly.
Some tips to go by it:
Recollect your activities from previous week and analyse where and when you have unnecesarily wasted your time. Also try to pinpoint at what hours did you manage to easily complete your work.One must learn from the past to have a productive future.
Prioritise all your tasks. Identify and grade them A through E accordingly( A for top priority and E for least priority). Revisit your priority list from time to time to add or rearrange priorities.
Lastly, Plan your future chores. Set manageable goals and allot time as per your requirement. Set independent schedules for study/work , social meetings, rest and leisure times, when you could pursue your hobbies. Download a planner app in your phone to maintain a To-Do list.
Spending an hour or two planning could save plenty of hours in the future.
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2.Optimum Utilisation of Spare Time
You may find hours which you can't fit into your schedules, occasions which can neither be utilised for work nor for leisure. To list out some examples, it could be waiting in a long line for something, or spending time in your daily commute.
Try finding ways in which you can utilise this spare time effectively.
You could download various e-books in your mobile phone, so that you may brush over your study material. You could also utilise this time to read news and keep up with current affairs.
Try recording your notes in your own voice and then listen to them anywhere you want, to retain memory.
3.Increase your Productivity
Hard work beats talent, but smart work beats hard work. Implement routines that are not only productive, but are also efficient.
Instead of rote learning, try to implement various study techniques. Many of the successful students make use of mind maps, anagrams and analogies in their study routine to retain memory for a longer time. Recollecting these maps becomes easy during exams, rather than recollecting entire passages and formulae.
Take a short break after a strenuous hour of studying. Studies show their people who indulge in a short break are more productive and creative then those who toil continuously. Though don't forget to keep it short, otherwise it becomes a diversion.
Lastly, stick to your schedule so that these habits are embedded into your routine.
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4.Energy management
Ever increasing requirements for studying and managing your academics demands an equal amount of energy and effort. Your plans will remain unfulfilled if you don't have enough energy to pull them off as and when required. So energy management becomes an essential part.
A complete 8 hour sleep not only refreshes your energy but also boosts productivity. Sleep deprivation causes fatigue, inattentive periods, daydreaming and affects your cognitive brain activity. Meditation is also another effective way to keep your energy levels in check.
Find out when, during the day, you are most energetic and allot your high priority work during this period to complete maximum work. Reschedule tasks that don't require most of your attention when you find yourself to be less productive.
Needless to say, keep away from junk food or fattening food as it tends to make you more clumsy and drowsy.
5.Keep distractions at bay
This last tip tends to be the leading factor that restricts students from sticking to their plan. Somehow, we have convinced ourselves that our virtual lives are of utmost importance and demand most of our time. The truth couldn't be any farther.
Plug off your TV, keep away your consoles, switch off your WiFi to keep distractions from interfering in your schedule. Indulge in them only during your leisure time. Don't extend your breaks. There are a host of apps available that restrict your internet and mobile usage to a certain period of time, make use of them. Politely ask your friends and family members to not disturb you unless its an emergency. They will certainly respect your request.
Fun tip, if you still can't resist, try fooling your brain by turning these diversions into incentives that you can enjoy only when you complete your task.
Time hacks, like these, could not only help you cope with your academics, but also ensure a stress free life where you don't sacrifice your hobbies and passion for your career.
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These are some of the questions that frequent the mind first during the results. Being the first of its kind, and a very different way of compiling the results, it may seem a bit different and difficult to comprehend. But, we're here to help, and this was a step towards it.
Here are some FAQs that you might have while looking at the results:-
1.What is * mark in my result?
The symbol * indicates that you have been awarded grace marks in that particular subject.You can only be awarded grace marks in only one subject.
2.How much grace marks can I get?
Grace marks are only awarded if you fail in one subject and clear the rest.The maximum grace marks awarded are 8 marks.So suppose you have only failed in Mechanics and cleared the rest, so you are eligible to 8 grace marks which means that if you score in the range of 24-31 marks you will clear the subject with the help of grace marks and * symbol will appear below that subject.
3.What is Internal KT?
So internal kt means that you have failed to score more than 7 marks in your Term Test(Average of Term test 1 and 2).
4.How to clear Internal KT?
For Internal KT you don't need to fill any form.The process takes place in the college itself.The subject in which you have got internal KT the faculty will inform you the portion for the internal KT exam and the exam will taken of 20 marks.
5.How is the process of Revaluation?
So you need to visit the exam section in your college ask them for the Revaluation form and photocopy form. Remember that photocopy and Revaluation are two different process. Photocopy form will fetch you a soft copy of your Answer paper and revolution will directly get to paper checked again.The results of Reval would be displayed on the college notice board .It may take 1 to 1.5 months.
6.What are disadvantages of Revaluation?
Revaluation is basically requesting for your paper to be evaluated i.e. checked again. There are two cases in which you can apply for it: either you have got marks less than expected or you have failed a subject.If you give a subject for reval there are chances that your marks can reduce also.So if you have just cleared the subject and you think that you can score more ,we would recommend not to put the subject for reval.You might get a KT. And for all those who already have a KT there is no disadvantage for you'll . Apply for all the subjects that you think you can clear.
7. I have failed in 4 subjects will I get a drop?
The rule states that 5 KT and 3 internal KTs are allowed to be carried in the next year.Which mean that including both semesters you can have maximum of 5 KT and 3 internal KTs. So even if you have got 4 KTs in this sem you can try to clear them in the next semester such that you have less than 5 external KT and 3 internal KT in total including both semesters.
8.How to interpret the MU result?
If want to clearly understand how to interpret check out our video which shows you precisely how to look at your marks
If you have any more question do leave them in the comment section so that we can guide you better.
Thank you for reading
Post By : Vidhi Shah | Team Brainheaters
Waded through the first semester!
As difficult as it may have been, we did enter the second semester. And, accounting to that, the results are also out. The way the results are announced may not be the most apprehensive or the most easy way to put them forth. The stress of seeing them, and not knowing how to figure it out, the stress at that instant of time, it's what all of us have also experienced at a point in our 4-year course.
So, to ease out you, here we have compiled the answers to some of the frequently arising questions that occupy your minds!
1. What is successful/ unsuccessful or held in reserve?
The first instance when you know your results are nearing is when you get that one link where in you put in your seat number. You may have gotten the response at successful or unsuccessful or held in reserve. The meaning of getting successful as the result means that you have passed all the 6 courses and are all clear. In the contrary, unsuccessful means that you have failed in one or more than one subjects. Held in reserve means that your result is yet to be determined due to some technical issues. No need to worry, as the issue is resolved you will be able to see your result. The final result as to what subjects you have failed in or how many can be determined only after the main results come out.Docheck out our video to have a clear understanding all these 3 categories.
2.When and where will the results be displayed?
Generally, the main results are displayed a week more after the link informing whether you're all clear or not. The main results consists of the marks you've gained in each subject individually as a sum of the internals and the final papers and the overall pointer scored out of 10. Anything about an overall 80% gives a 10 pointer.
The results are displayed in the college premises itself and the final copy of the same is distributed by the college itself. The time of collecting the final mark sheet in case you've cleared all the subjects is given by the college itself.
3.What to do if you've failed a subject?
If you get an unsuccessful in the first time of the result, you have to wait till the final result to come out to know in how many and what subjects have to failed. After you come to know of that, there are two options, depending upon the score: to either apply for revaluation or give the exam for that subject/subjects in the next semester again.
4.How to apply for a revaluation?
Revaluation is basically requesting for your paper to be evaluated i.e. checked again. There are two cases in which you can apply for it: either you have got marks less than expected or you have failed a subject. The University generally specifies a particular deadline for application of revaluation. The form for the same is available in the college office and the payment and remaining formalities are completed through the office itself.
5.How to apply for re-exam?
In case you have failed a subject or more than one subjects, you need to give a re-exam which is conducted along with the final exams conducted for the next semester. To have a look at the your paper, you may also apply for a photocopy of the answer sheet too. The form and formalities are completed via the college office itself.
These are some of the questions that frequent the mind first during the results. Being the first of its kind, and a very different way of compiling the results, it may seem a bit different and difficult to comprehend. But, we're here to help, and this was a step towards it.
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Post by: Vidhi Shah | Team Brainheaters
Sports. Such and interesting pass time! Keeps you healthy, rejuvenates your mind, a good physical exertion!
After a long stretch of just academics, all that stress, assignments, tutorials, an endless list! Taking so much stress, it's necessary to release it too! What better than a fest where you can play your favorite sport, compete with friends and acquaintances alike!
Apart from the fun part, here are some more benefits (fun and other) :
#1. Health benefits:
Sitting and doing nothing (well, almost!) Our body needs more than just sleep to function. A bit of physical exertion is needed to keep the joints functional. A sports fest provides just that! The variety of sports keeps the muscles working and helps maintain health.
With the semester exams approaching, the pressure of completing the studies in time is increasing. Covering all the important parts of the subject, getting to know the concepts, the way to present answers in the exam, all these are important factors. Do, here we give you the notes by Team Brainheaters which ensure that it'll fulfill all these criteria and more. So, here are some ways that can help you get a really good score using Brainheaters Notes:
1 - Blueprints
Stick to the blueprints given in the book to ensure that you study the chapters according to their importance and their frequency of appearance in the question paper. The blueprints are made by the team after careful evaluation of the past papers and referring to it will certainly guide you towards a more defined learning.
2. Priority based learning apporach
The solved question papers given in the book are carefully arranged according to their priority based on the weightage and their frequency of occurrence. Studying the chapters and their questions based upon the priority assigned will assure that you gain the maximum possible marks.
Post by - Vidhi Shah | Team Brainheaters
Prepare yourself today to compete with the fast pace of the world tomorrow.
How many students graduate each year, dreams of earning big, gifting themselves for all that hard work through the years? Out of all the throngs of engineers, how many actually make it big in the corporate world and keep up with the unrealistic pace? Not many. So, what's that factor, that crucial factor which differentiates two grads who have gained the same knowledge?
Even after graduating from full time courses, not all new grads falter at interviews, unable to answer seemingly basic questions, unable to communicate proficiently. The knowledge that college and universities impart might help gain technical knowledge and help in the outside world, but only until a certain point. But, what about the practical aspect? When we enter into the competition in the corporate world, we need to evolve ourselves more than just how or what we were in our educational years.
Preparing yourself for the outside world is that factor that distinguishes the above-average engineers from the common-engineers. Listed below are some of the factors that might make you appear beneficial to those super-dream companies:
1. Nurturing Creativity:
Most of the colleges concentrate on the scores of the students in the exams. It's not surprising that a college focuses on adhering the syllabus and writing exams. This makes it difficult to nurture the creativity in the students at that crucial stage. It is important that students concentrate on this aspect as much as they do on exams.
Companies want engineers who can think creatively,can have a strong opinion and give inputs to the team rather than those who can just complete the allotted work in time.
5 TED talks worth listening.
Post by: Vidhi Shah | Team Brainheaters
Like the friend you never had, a guide to show you the world with a whole new set of eyes, a feeling of belonging and common beliefs! Hope. Yes, that's what TED talks are all about.
TED is basically Technology, Education and Design. A set of conferences in which intellectuals, scientists, philosophers, teachers; pople from all the various kinds of professions ceo about to share their interests. "Ideas Worth Spreading" - the motto by which TED talks works, has people sharing their innovative ideas, experiences, thoughts in under 20 minutes. On a more serious note, TED talks can really influence your thought process in a positive way and change our perspective (make it better) and make you understand a lot of things in ways you haven't ever experienced before. As addicting as they are, they always offer good content in such an interesting way, you wouldn't be able to restrain yourself from watching one talk after the other!
So, here, I have compiled not all, but some of them which are early worth a watch! Let's have a look:
These are some of the TED talks which are mongst the so many talks worth listening too. TED talks give you a new pespective of things and hence, it is never a waste to watc any of them. But, Beware, as good as they are, they are too addicting! Surely, you will enjoy these talks and will like to watch more of them!
Prepare better for M.S
Post by Vidhi Shah | Team Brainheaters
Imagine this scenario: Your fresh into your third year. The students around you are all preoccupied with all kinds of activities: internships, competitions, online exams, etc. And you, you on the other hand are sitting there, as clueless as a new child, all confused about what to do! This scenario is faced more often than not by every student.
A whooping large amount of students aspire to do an MS. Students opt for an MS for one of many reasons. One: It is a gateway to get a doctoral degree sought by everyone who wants to carve a career in academia. The other major reason is that a Master's degree can significantly improve your career prospects in the corporate world, and your enhanced qualifications will enable you to reach a higher level in significantly less time.
So, opting for MS after degree seems like a very great option. But, is getting into an MS as easy as it seems? Acquiring an admission into the most sought after colleges, where engineers all over the world aspire to study! Getting admitted to an engineering college is a cake-walk compared to getting into the required course for an MS. So, here we are, aiding you through that not-a-cake-walk walk. Some points that are extremely to concentrate on for a Masters degree:
1. Quantitative:
Those aspects of your application that involve numbers: your CGPA, GRE scores, TOEFL scores.
CGPA: The higher the score, the better. But, it's not the end if your score isn't what they call the "ideal score". There are other aspects of your application which can make up for your low score.
GRE: Again, the higher, the better. Any score above the ideal score (330+), doesn't matter much. A 330+ score puts you into the list of the best students. Now the other aspects will decide which student is the best among the best. A score below that, there are chances that the college will put you in the'Stand-By' Pile.
TOEFL: Many international colleges require this if your first language is not English. Though it is
not compulsory, it is better to do a bit of research about it in advance. Many universities use a
higher GRE verbal score as substitute for TOEFL.
2. Qualitative
The subjective aspects of your application like: LOR, SOP, Work experiences, projects come into the qualitative aspect.
SOP: The importance of this document varies highly, seen among different professors of the same university. Some read through them briefly, some give a greater emphasis to it while some might not consider them at all. Still, we should take great efforts in writing an SOP as it contains our goals, our vision in life, your research ideas, why the course is vital to you and reasons as to why they should select you.
LOR: A Letter of Recommandance is like our 'review' from our previous teachers, professors, mentors, peers, advisors, etc. Just as we like to read the reviews of a film before actually watching it, similarly, our future professors like to read the 'review' of the students before admitting them into the university.
Work/Research Experience: This is not a must-have criteria, but it is certainly positive if you have some kind of work like internships, or technical, research papers that you have written.
Among other things like technical knowledge, work environment experiences, they also showcase your qualities like maturity, skill, thought process.
These are some factors that play a vital role in your entry to Masters Degree. So, don't fret if you have a low CGPA, or a low GRE score. You can make up for it among the other aspects. Similarly, if you have no work experience, it's never to late to start! Better late than never!
So, All The Best for your preps. Hopefully this article helped you piece the puzzle together and get a clearer view of the path leading to your goal!
Post by: Vidhi shah
When doctors or nurses use their knowledge of anatomy in order to torture or conduct medical experiments on helpless subjects, we are rightly outraged. Health is unambigiously positive good social good that gives the medical profession a strong moral purpose. The same applies with lawyers. A lawyers defends a criminal, too detached to have anything with morals, people are enraged. These were just a couple of examples of how the society expects all the professions to function by some codes of ethics.
Why doesn't society seem to apply the same standards to engineers? The similar questions could be asked to all the engineers who build technologies of violence under the pretence of defense. Engineers who see themselves as builders of the shelter and infrastructure for human needs can also use thier expertise to destroy more efficiently. The two World Wars, the gas chambers, the atom bombs, all were more or less "powered" by engineers.
Technology is arguably the common social good that engineers pursue. Though the engineers work to make the world a better place to live, a better lifestyle, there are always ways to use the technology in a way not desired, or not even thought of in that matter! As each show should have a disclaimer, each doctor should take the oath, each agent should live by secrecy, similarly, engineers are required to follow some code of ethics to ensure that none of their good can be misused.
#1 Social Responsibility:
Of the utmost importance, at the foremost is ensuring the safety, welfare and health of the public in the performance of their duties. It is their responsibility to disclose all the concerning factors. They should abide by the laws of the place they are working at and be accepting of the
customs, uphold human rights, and abjure acts of violence. Engineers should strive to protect and safeguard the environment, aid to make a
sustainable environment while providing a better lifestyle and comply with the statutory


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If you are thinking of fitting your bike with high-quality headlights? Have you tried 6000 Lumen Bike Light? The bike light is made up of LED that is capable of illuminating up to 500 feet away.
This light is simply one of the best and simple to use by anyone. its economical ion that one does not need to recharge as often. Stop hovering around and simply purchase 6000-lumen bike light.
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Benefits and features
6000 lumen bike light has a very bright 5 LED that emits light that can light up to 500 fleets away. This enables you to clearly see your way no matter how dark it is. The lighting can also be adjusted to different mode and brightness in order to save battery.
It has an inbuilt battery which is rechargeable using a USB cable. This makes it easy to charge anywhere anytime you want to. By simply removing the headlight from the bike and inserting a USB cable and connect to a power source such as your PC, cell phone charger.
The battery of 6000 Lumen bike light is excellent in terms of battery life. It has a power of 6000mAh and is rechargeable. This battery can last for up to one hour in high mode and up to twelve hours on low mode.
This makes it perfect for night rides. This battery has a life cycle of up to 1000 times i.e. you can charge the battery for 1000 times every time it runs out of power.
The LED lamps are all waterproof and can survive in rain and adverse weather. This makes it perfect for adventures outdoors. When you think about an adventure outdoor think about 6000 lumen bike light.
Of concern is that in water they can get damaged and thus care should be taken to avoid complete immersion into water, so next time you are going on bike diving in water consider removing the headlight.
It also has an adjustable mode allowing you to adjust to the type of light ranging from low flash to high according to your needs. This feature enables you to save more power for later use.
Interestingly, 6000 lumen bike light is simple to install! you don't need rocket science to install it and one can do it at home by himself.
Customer satisfaction
6000 lumen bike light a simple bike light with all you want in a bike light for anyone and any bike. It's meant just for you. Its high-quality lighting is up to the mark and battery is superb form.
Easy to install on your bike and easy to remove it anytime you want. You don't need to worry about charging it as you can simply do that at home using your cell phone charger or in the office using your PC.
Also 6000 lumen bike light is durable and one can use it for a long period if taken good care of. The battery has also an 8.4V overcharge protection and thus no need to worry about battery damage due to overcharging. It's a perfect accessory for your bike!
Common questions
How long does it take to charge the battery to full charge?
Charging time depends on the mode of charging. If one issuing cell phone charger it charges faster taking about two hours to charge. charging using your PC or laptop may take longer than two hours. when the battery is fully charged the indicator turns green and when low it turns red.
Is the battery pack water resistant?
The battery is not water resistant and may be damaged by long exposure to water thus don't go sea diving with your bike you may come home with a ruined head light and battery.
Advise on the use of 6000 lumen bike light?
Before using the head light ensure that all the parts are fully intact and that it's fully charged, check for the full charge on the indicator when its green it indicates that it's fully charged.
After you confirmed that it's intact and fully charged check for the lighting on the all 5 LED by switching it on. Adjust the knob to ensure that all the modes are fully functional i.e. flash mode, low mode, and high mode, if everything is apt then you can install it on your bike and you are ready to go.
Take care of the head light not to expose them to too much water as this may damage them. You may like to read our article on Kryptonite bike locks.
- Its brighter and has a longer lasting battery as compared to some other head lights. it's also uniquely bright and powerful
- Easy to install head light and doesn't need scientific knowledge to use and therefore a perfect head light for your bike and for a family bike.
- This headlight has no specification for a specific kind of people or population group and can be used by anyone be it sportsmen or not.
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Documenting Strawbale Addition - 6
Plastering has started! Here are a few updated photos of the strawbale progress. It's been a busy long weekend, as the weather was cooperating and we had a good crew of people to help. We finished sewing up the balewalls, being ever reminded how important it is to keep the walls stitched tightly to the mesh. Though tempting to hurry this process, it's valuable to painstakingly stitch the walls so that all the subsequent work of plastering is not lost.
After the stitching, we sprayed on a clay slip (made of locally purchased powdered clay and a small amount of wheat flour paste). It was helpful to have a rental texture sprayer as this made the job much faster, especially reaching up to the second story of the tall wall. Then today the base plastering started - spread on in a satisfying way by hand, and something that reminds us how age-old this building process really is. In fact, as one volunteer reminded us, this is the "normal" way of building when you look at how homes are constructed on a global scale: people using natural materials that are sourced locally, and building by hand. We like to call this "traditional" building rather than "alternative" building for this reason.
One photo above shows an arched "niche" being formed into the wall. This is a common element in strawbale homes, using the wall cavity to form shelves, niches, recessed benches, etc. We will also include a "truth window", a section of raw straw left unplastered to show that there really is straw insulating these walls and remind us of this link to our local farm community where we sourced the straw.
Tomorrow, more plastering...thanks again to all the friends who've been helping out. It's been great to have kids on the site as well, including two babies - it's really another benefit of strawbale or natural building when entire families can be involved in the build!
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When it comes to property maintenance, some things are the responsibility of the landlord to sort out, while other things like keeping a property tidy on a day to day basis are the responsibility of the tenant.
In this new 'How to' series, thanks to the RLA's partnership with Tradepoint, we take a look at how to do some common maintenance jobs in your property. Here, we look at how to protect your home from water damage. RLA member can receive a free Tradepoint discount card, entitling them to discounts at B & Q-from kitchens to paint, find out more here.
In recent weeks, the weather has certainly felt more Autumnal in some parts of the country, with some places experiencing very heavy rainfall and even flooding.
It is therefore a good idea to keep an eye on the weather forecast, so that if a storm is likely, you will be prepared.
When heavy rain is forecast, it is a good idea to check, especially if you are in a flood risk area, that your property is protected from water damage.
One of the first things you can do is make sure that the guttering at the property is clear of debris. Once debris has been cleared, it is a good idea to wash away leftover dirt. Be sure to keep the down pipe clear wiht a debris guard.
Next, check for any gaps in window seals. and use a sealant to secure these.
If flooding is likely, or you already know you are in a flood risk area, then it is a good idea to cover any airbricks.
Advice from the RLA
In addition to the above advice from Tradepoint, the RLA recommends that landlords keep an open dialogue with tenants,so that if any water damage does occur for example through heavy rainfall, repairs can be carried out as soon as possible.
The RLA would stress that if you know that your property is on a flood plain or close to a river or other water source you should always get a bespoke quote from your insurers and ensure that you contact the company as soon as you are made aware the property has been affected by flooding.
What happens if my property is flooded?
As a landlord you are responsible for repairing flood damage, including damage to the structure, and keeping the supply of water, gas, electricity, sanitation and heating in working order and these repairs need to be made within a reasonable period of time. The first thing to do would be to contact your insurance firm. Then collect evidence of the damage, with pictures. Make sure electrical appliances and wiring are checked before you switch anything back on.
You can register for free flood warnings by phone, email or text message if you live in England or Wales via the Environment agency.You can call the Environment Agency's floodline on 0845 988 1188.
You can watch this helpful Tradepoint video to learn more about this topic below.
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The 10 Most Disastrous Hurricanes in U.S. History
10. Hurricane Charley, 2004
Hurricane season may seem like just another phase of the year, but to coast-dwellers, it means huge storms are stirring in the Atlantic Ocean—and some are worse than others. With a little help from our storm-chasing friends at The Weather Channel, we're counting down to the worst hurricane to hit the United States in recorded history.
The small-but-mighty Hurricane Charley played dirty, racking up nearly $20 billion in damages. After tearing through Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, the storm accelerated as it blew across the Florida Peninsula, sending 79 mph winds into Orlando and a tornado through the south side of Daytona Beach. And then it came back for seconds, making landfall in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before eventually slowing down in southeast Virginia.
This story orginally appeared on coastalliving.com
9. 1938 Hurricane
Long Island and southern New England bore the brunt of this Atlantic-borne tempest, which unleashed 180 mph winds and destroyed 150 homes in Westhampton, New York. The Category 3 storm's surge and wind gusts yielded unusually high tides that swallowed up Long Island's south side and rose to 14 feet (even inside the city!) in Providence, Rhode Island.
RELATED: How to Prepare for a Hurricane: Protect Your Home and Yourself with this Emergency Checklist
8. Superstorm Sandy, 2012
The second-costliest storm in U.S. history took no prisoners, rearing its ugly head in 24 states, from Florida to Maine and then across the Appalachian Mountains to Michigan and Wisconsin, though New Jersey and New York saw the worst of it. Sandy's winds alone cut the power of 8.5 million people in the Northeast, while its storm surge and screaming waves damaged or destroyed 650,000 homes. Estimates for the damage Sandy caused ring in at more than $50 billion.
7. 1935 Labor Day Hurricane
This holiday hurricane was a most unpleasant surprise: The storm, which tore through the Keys on September 2, 1935, with 185 mph winds and a storm surge of more than 20 feet, had been only a Category 1 hurricane the day before when it spun across the Bahamas. By the time it got to the U.S., the hurricane had changed its initially mellow tune for something far more sinister.
6. 1928 Southeast Florida/Lake Okeechobee Hurricane
The monster Category 5 storm terrorized Puerto Rico first, before turning its unwanted attentions to south Florida, where it made landfall near West Palm Beach with 145 mph winds. While the hurricane destroyed around 1,700 homes in the city, the area surrounding Lake Okeechobee saw far worse damage: The lake overflowed, thanks to storm surge, and flooded the surrounding area in 10 to 15 feet of water. Like later Hurricane Charley, the storm crossed Florida before making landfall for a second time, this time in Edisto Island, South Carolina.
RELATED: What Do Hurricane Categories 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Really Mean?
5. Hurricane Camille, 1969
Camille was so strong that no one knows exactly how fast its wind speeds were, as they destroyed all wind-measuring equipment at the heart of the storm. Camille was compact, so the storm surge of 24 feet (then the highest ever recorded) in southern Mississippi was relatively focused and caused a narrower swath of destruction than a larger storm may have. Camille's destructive path caused $1.4 billion in damages.
4. Hurricane Andrew, 1992
As a relatively small hurricane, Andrew still packed a punch: When it made landfall on Florida's southeastern coast, it was estimated to be a Category 5 hurricane, though it had weakened to a Category 3 by the time it hit Louisiana's coastline. What made Andrew dangerous were its extreme wind speeds. About 127,000 homes in Florida were damaged by these winds, leading to an estimated total cost of $26.5 billion, then the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
3. 1926 Miami Hurricane
The true tragedy of the 1926 Miami Hurricane was that, as the eye passed over the city, residents thought the storm was over and left their shelters. The worst part of the hurricane, with 10-foot storm surge, was yet to come. Inland, high winds blew water from Lake Okeechobee toward the shore and the town of Moore Haven, which was almost completely flooded and remained so for weeks after the storm. Damages were estimated at $105 million—more than $1 trillion in today's dollars.
2. 1900 Galveston Hurricane
Known as the deadliest hurricane in the country's history, the Galveston Hurricane hit Galveston Island, on Texas' eastern coast, in 1900. The hurricane missed Florida and swirled over the Gulf of Mexico with winds at more than 120 miles per hour. Water levels reportedly rose to more than 20 feet as the hurricane reached Category 4 strength. More than 3,000 homes were destroyed, and damage was estimated at more than $30 million—that's almost $900 million in today's dollars.
1. Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Katrina hit Florida and the central Gulf Coast with a double whammy: Like many storms, its winds knocked down trees and damaged buildings. But the storm surge caused the most damage, as it peaked at an estimated 28 feet in parts of Mississippi. Most memorably, this surge breached the levees and floodwalls of New Orleans, causing catastrophic flooding in 80 percent of the city and a total of $108 billion in damages in all areas affected—the most costly hurricane in history.
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What Is the Average CTR on Twitter? Let's Find Out
Twitter is certainly a new tool for online marketers and website owners, as it can be used to generate traffic to any page, from blog posts to services and sales pages.
The problem is that we don't know how efficient this tool is. More specifically, what kind of CTR (click-through rate) do Twitter accounts have? That is, how many people would click on a link tweeted by an account with X followers?
Obviously the CTR will vary from case to case, as some accounts will have more engagement with their followers than other accounts, but I guess it would be possible to find an average, or at least a ballpark number.
If I needed to make a rough guess, I would say that the ballpark CTR is between 0.25% and 2,5%. So an account with 10,000 followers would get anywhere from 25 up to 250 clicks on its tweets.
If we work together, though, we can try to improve that guess. Here is how:
- First of all create an account on bit.ly (takes 2 seconds).
- After that pick a web page that you would like to share with your followers (like a post from your blog or some cool website), and shorten the URL inside your bit.ly account.
- Tweet a message describing that page and containing the bit.ly link.
- Wait at least a couple of hours and count the total number of clicks.
- Post a comment below informing how many clicks you got and how many followers you have.
It is necessary to create an account with bit.ly and log into it before shortening the link else you will not be able to track your individual stats.
I will do this with my Twitter account as well, and after you guys post your comments I will group the data and try to analyze it. Next Tuesday I will post the results.
Thanks in advance for everyone who will help.
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40 Responses to "What Is the Average CTR on Twitter? Let's Find Out"
Keith Dawson
I didn't quite follow the protocol you outlined — I tweeted a URL on one of my sites, then counted log hits after 4 hours. 60 followers, 28 unique visitors. It's a more or less random page out of many hundreds on the site so it's likely that all of those visits resulted from the tweet.
I think that it is hard to predict the behaviour of Twitter users. From a number of posts I made, on a site I'm developing, of a crime writer's conference, (murder is one of my hobbies), I got 56 hits as I was the first website with reviews of talkers.
The prospective site has one follower, me, and I didn't Tweet it.
I've also having strange hits, for example making a joke, which had Doc Martens in the title, (Doc Martens are the boot of choice for English skinheads), I got a number of hits from very right wing groups I would not like top meet in the daylight, never mind a dark alley.
I think the thing about Twitter is getting the information out first. There appear to be a lot of people, who sensibly, monitor key words. If you are one of the first with the news you'll get the hits.
One emphasis is the importance of titles, of like me you're using one of the WordPress plugins to promote your work.
Jeremiah Hoyet
I'm going to agree with some of the others, CTR on Twitter is a bit sketchy. It depends on several factors, including how many of your followers happen to catch the link (considering that it could be lost in the noise very quickly).
That said, I've been using bit.ly for a while and most of my links get between 1% & 2%.
Adam Baird
I seem to get about 20 clicks per link I post according to bit.ly. Google Analytics shows similar numbers.
With that said, IMO this is a futile enterprise. There really is no way to get any sort of an accurate statistic. People with more followers will have a lower clickthrough rate. The level of dedication of followers varies greatly among twitter users. If you mass follow to get your followers you won't get many clicks on your links.
Basically clickthrough rates will be all over the map.
Tom Bradshaw
I follow alot of site's twitter accounts and often click through to blog posts, it must make an impression.
I have between 873 followers and got 8 clicks. I usually get between 12-25 or so, with the occasional outlier upwards. Posted about 4:00am CST (2hours from the time of this comment)
Xpert Bloggers
I got 56 clicks….
I have ~30,000 followers, and get anywhere from 50 – 150 clicks; the top end is a 0.5% click through.
I have got about 3.7k followers. I tweeted this post and got about 20 clicks 😉 .
Hope this helps!
interesting. i just started tweeting today kind of out of curiosity and tried this. got 4 followers but i got 8 clicks in 5 minutes. interesting
Thanks for sharing this. I'll wait for the results and find out if it will work well on my end.
Matej, you can do a word search at search.twitter.com and then put the results in an RSS feed, it's not a widget but it gets the job done.
Accrete Web Solutions
"Andy Beal on August 11th, 2009 3:51 pm About 11,000 followers and using gri.ms (my own shortener) I get about a 9% click through rate.
Keep in mind Daniel, retweets skew everything. ;-("
That's what I was thinking too. You can't really take the number of followers as a basis for doing the calcs as a percentage. You'd only get an idea of how many clicked the link.
Sorry for asking on here but does anyone know if there's any plugin, script or widget that can show all the latest tweets about particular topic, word more precisely like ' google ' for example ..
Not just from one user, from whole tweetsphere. I'm searching for 2 days already ahh …
Jennifer Palmer
Hey, I dont market or anything but i thought i would mention a couple points. first, Some users may follow someone and the updates go to there mobile device via sms so when they come back to a computer they load up the links possibly. two people like myself who are visually impaired use api clients like mctwit and qwitter and can load up a feature to see links, but if you have three or four urls like a share on twitter link, thats going to complicate things a bit. if you have a lot of followers a lot may be spam, i recommend not trying true twit those people need to be dealt with on terms of accessibility. Use twitchuck.com to do a friend list cleanin, sadly off the top of my head i am not sure if ya gotta follow the people that follow ya. i dont think so. hth and tc
Aaron Whitaker
I average about 2% CTR with around 1,000 followers. My low CTRs are about .7% with my high CTRs being 5%.
I have about 2,000 followers and my bit.ly links average between 10-15 clicks each.
This is from my personal account though, so my tweets are completely random (i.e. anything I come across that interesting).
Great post… hope this helps!
Mike CJ
Mine averages 0.6% on 7800 followers. But bear in mind that only a small percentage of followers are online at any given moment, so I tend to Tweet a post four times over 24 hours, which effectively gives me a CTR of about 2% if that makes sense.
I usually have about 20 or so clicks on links I post to twitter, since I currently have 188 followers that's roughly a 10.6% click through rate.
hey, nice think you gave me. thanks
Daniel Scocco
@Andy, thanks for sharing.
Good point about retweets. I guess we can put them into the equation. I expected accounts with a good followed engagement to have a higher CTR, so retweets are one factor that contribute to that.
22k followers as of this morning, my CTRs are (rough averages):
News/Tech links: 0.45%
Funny pics: 1.35%
Funny vids: 1.6%
My own blog posts: 3.3%
Andy Beal
About 11,000 followers and using gri.ms (my own shortener) I get about a 9% click through rate.
Keep in mind Daniel, retweets skew everything. ;-(
Hi Daniel,
Just did this experiment using my sucuri_security account. Posted a link around 1 hour ago and got 12 clicks… So for my 370 followers it means my CTR is 0.3%.
Daniel Scocco
@DJ Fermentarium, gotcha, thanks for sharing.
DJ @ Fermentarium
Actually around 100 clicks on beer related articles. So I guess the high CTR is closer to 2.5% 🙂
DJ @ Fermentarium
12 clicks on 4429 followers on an unrelated (not beer or wine) article.
Daniel Scocco
@DJ Fermentarium, I see that you have 4,400 followers. So do you get around 220 clicks for beer and wine related tweets?
Gary Arndt
I have noticed that I get about 15 clicks from bots for every URL I post. Please take that into consideration when determining your CTR.
Also, many Twitter users will only click on items that come up while they are online. You usually have to post a URL several times to maximize your exposure.
DJ @ Fermentarium
That's interesting. I think it might also be how targeted your audience is. Mine's beer and wine, and I see about a 5% CTR on beer and wine related articles. Much lower for other articles I post
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UN Report: More Drugs are Being Produced Than Ever Before
Drug production and markets are expanding to unprecedented levels and an increase in non-medical use of prescription drugs is leading to a worldwide public health crisis, according to a UN report released on Tuesday.
"The findings of this year's World Drug Report show that drug markets are expanding, with cocaine and opium production hitting absolute record highs, presenting multiple challenges on multiple fronts," said UN Office on Drugs and Crimes Executive Director Yury Fedotov.
The report warns that cocaine and methamphetamine markets are expanding "beyond their usual regions," darknet drug trafficking keeps growing and non-medical use of prescription drugs has become a worldwide threat to public health and law enforcement.
At the same time, more new psychoactive substances are being synthesized and made available, with an associated increase in harm and fatalities.
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When I sit back and think about my career — the things I've learned, opportunities that presented themselves and work that I've done — there is one thing that has been a constant driving force and focus —the Chesapeake Bay.
I didn't grow up on the Chesapeake Bay proper, but I did grow up swimming and recreating on its rivers, the Potomac and the James. My favorite moments occur when I've been on the tidal waters, breathing in their salty air and resting among those tranquil breezes.
Those experiences have certainly espoused a special appreciation for our natural environment and fostered my drive to protect it.
For the last six years, I've been privileged to work at the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. While our ultimate mission is to help restore the Bay, we know that the work we must do is seldom on the actual Chesapeake Bay, but is "up in the watershed," as we say. It is in the cities and countrysides of Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York.
But not everyone understands that their rural property in the Shenandoah Valley or their paved driveways and manicured lawns affect the Chesapeake Bay's water quality.
For nearly five decades, the Alliance has worked to inform people about how their actions impact the health of their local river or stream and ultimately, the Bay. In 2016, the Chesapeake Bay Commission worked with legislators in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania to designate the first full week of June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. All across the watershed this week, those of us working to protect the Bay and its tributaries will unite to broadcast our efforts, amplify our mission, celebrate our successful restoration projects and educate the public about the extreme importance of this vast and beautiful natural resource.
In 2017, the Virginia Chesapeake Bay Commission partnered with the conservation community and natural resource agencies to sponsor the first Back to the Bay at Mason Neck State Park. It was a beautiful day that brought people together to have fun and learn about Chesapeake restoration work that is taking place throughout the watershed. It ended with a figurative gesture: Everyone turned their backs to the Bay and looked west, "into the watershed" to visualize where the bulk of work still needs to take place.
This year, the Alliance is proud to once again partner with the Virginia Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to engage the public in another, yet very different, Back to the Bay. On the weekend of June 8–10, the Richmond Symphony will be the host of the Festival of the River; three days of music, art and the environment at Brown's Island in Richmond.
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On Saturday June 9, we'll bring together thousands of Virginia residents to learn about the Chesapeake Bay and participate in outdoor recreational activities such as rock climbing on the Manchester Wall, kayak-roll clinics on the banks of the James River, and interactive, educational games for children and adults.
The Richmond Symphony, Virginia Commonwealth University's Institute for Contemporary Art, and Sound Arts Richmond will also perform works of art that celebrate the communities and wildlife surrounding the James River. Meanwhile, Deborah Pratt and her sister, Clementine Macon — both recipients of national and international awards — will demonstrate their world-renowned oyster shucking skills as they share their first-hand knowledge of the importance of a healthy Chesapeake.
Proud Platinum sponsor for this event, Smithfield Foods, will be there to showcase their commitment to Chesapeake Bay restoration. "Sustainability is engrained in our culture at Smithfield, and that applies to the way we support the communities where our employees live, work and raise their families," said Keira Lombardo, senior vice president of corporate affairs for Smithfield Foods and president of the Smithfield Foundation. "That's why we're proud to continue our support of the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and their efforts to promote environmental awareness about the health of our area's natural resources through Back to the Bay. Educating our community on ways we can protect, restore and conserve the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia's rivers and streams is vital for all of our futures."
For me, this event provides an opportunity to continue to share the importance of the Alliance's work, as well as reflect on the reason we do it.
Nothing can take the place of experiences on the water, or replace the taste of the bounties of the sea. We must remind ourselves on this day, and every day, that the Chesapeake Bay watershed provides us all with the experiences that shape our lives, our economy, our culture, how we see the world and how we raise our children in this world.
The Chesapeake Bay needs our help and our hard work throughout the 64,000 square miles of its watershed. Your actions matter!
So, plan your trip to Richmond and come out to Brown's Island on June 9 to learn about the Chesapeake and find out why it's important to you. Join us and get Back to the Bay! Please visit backtothebayva.com.
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There's no doubt that weddings are expensive, and many couples have decided to take a lot of the planning into their own hands.
Some couples have even gone one step further and went the DIY route. Going DIY is a great way to spend time together with family and friends as they can chip in too.
There are many ways to DIY a wedding; décor, flowers, favours, food and even clothes. By putting their skills and passions together, couples can achieve a really unique wedding.
We looked through our recent Real Life Weddings to see how our couples did it!
Melissa and Ronan got married on 16th March 2018 at Ballymagarvey Village, Co. Meath and as Melissa is an event planner by occupation, she loved planning her day and commented how it never felt like a chore.
Together the couple designed and handmade frames for their table numbers and restored a vintage bike, painted it pink to match the colour scheme and set it out as a welcome to the church door.
Edel and Shane married on the 21st April 2018 at Mulranny Park Hotel, Co. Mayo and the bride wore blue! Edel comments how everyone gave a hand towards the big day. Edel and Shane personalised their day by using décor that reflected their personalities and occupations; wheat, burlap and milk jars, Irish Wedding Facts in frames and handmade pallets for the table plan.
Edel and her mum arranged the flowers themselves; silk artificial with greenery, wheat stalks and baby's breath. The couple also designed their own invites, Mass booklets and other forms of stationery.
Hannah and Chris wed at an Autumn wedding on 4th October 2018 at Lusty Beg Island Resort, Co. Fermanagh. This bride went to town with DIY! Hannah challenged herself to design and make her bridesmaid dresses and did one fine job while she was at it. Wanting the entrance to be rustic, she took a pallet and painted a favourite Bible verse on it and paired it with rustic ladders, apple crates, welcome signs and bunting.
The table plan consisted of a world map and a sign asking 'where in the world are you sitting?' and the stationery was made by the bride, as well as the PowerPoint with the cool graphics for the church service. Her cake was also a polystyrene shaped cake, spray painted and decorated by the bride, which saved a lot of money!
Aisling and Antony went as far as customising their ceremony at their 22nd December 2018 wedding at Belfast Castle. They wanted it to be fun and reflect their personalities. Instead of place names, the couple went for place photos, with guests having to find themselves on the table plan.
Family pitched in too and helped the couple find the decorations they needed and rather than have wedding invites, the couple made a wedding website for their international guests. The bride and groom also ditched the top table for a sweetheart table!
On 28th September 2018, Laura and Andrew married at Riverdale Barn, Co. Armagh. They too made wooden pallets and a stand to welcome guests. Also, they designed rustic frames and inserted wedding typography in them. The couple recycled an old tractor tyre and had the stationery garland painted on it.
Speaking of stationery, Laura's talented mum created it with the ideas coming from the bride and groom! Also, the name cards were held in the pieces of tree cut and fashioned from their own back garden.
Wanting something different, Sylviane and Derek undertook their own planning. On 31st May 2018, Blackwater Castle in Co. Cork was transformed into Westeros. The bride had her Gothic wedding dress made from her idea and created her own bridal look by doing her own hair and makeup.
As for her flowers, they were picked from the castle grounds a day or two before the wedding! The talented bride also built a website filled with details and tips for the guest as well as designing her own stationery. She comments how it was a thrill to see it all come together.
Though they planned the wedding 10,000 miles away, Gráinne and Paul certainly pulled it off! Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa, Co. Donegal was transformed in a Christmas theme on 29th December 2018. Taking the stationery into their own hands, the couple also designed their own table plan and an 'unplugged ceremony' sign featured at the church.
10,000 miles away from Donegal, 170 invites were made by hand and the night before the wedding, the bride was seen making same about of Mass booklets with the help of family.
So there it is, the possibilities for a DIY wedding are endless. Most couples tend not to risk the DIY route for the venue, photographer or outfits but anything is possible with the right amount of work and passion!


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Structural engineering theory is based upon physical laws and empirical knowledge of the structural performance of different materials and geometries. Structural engineering design utilizes a number of simple structural elements to build complex structural systems. Structural engineers are responsible for making creative and efficient use of funds, structural elements and materials to achieve these goals.


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- Your communication needs – how you would like to be spoken to and given information
- Anxieties – what, if anything, makes you feel anxious when visiting a doctor or other medical professional
- Sensory issues – anything that you may find overloading in a surgery, such as bright lights or too much background noise
- How they can help you – a section letting GPs, nurses and so on know how they can support you during an appointment
If you would like a GP profile, please get in touch with us and we can help.
We also do smaller, passport-sized cards to show your GP. These can say what you find difficult when visiting a doctor's surgery and what they can do to help.
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   I regret to inform you that you have been eliminated from further contention as Mr. Right. As you are probably aware, the competition was exceedingly tough and dozens of well-qualified candidates such as yourself also failed to make the final cut. I will, however, keep your name on file should an opening come available. So that you may find better success in your future romantic endeavors, please allow me to offer the following reason(s) you were disqualified from the competition: (Check those that apply)
__ Your last name is objectionable. I can't imagine taking it, hyphenating it, or subjecting my children to it.
__ Your first name is objectionable. It's just not something I can picture myself yelling out in a fit of passion.
__ The fact that our finest dining experience to date has been at McDonald's reveals a thriftiness that I find unappealing.
__ Your inadvertent admission that you "buy condoms by the truckload" indicates that you may be interested in me for something other than my personality.
__ You failed the 20 Question Rule, i.e., I asked you 20 questions about yourself before you asked me more than one about myself.
__ Your breasts are bigger than mine.
__ Your legs are skinnier than mine. If you can FIT into my pants, then you can't GET into my pants.
__ You're too short. Any son that we produced would inevitably be beaten up repeatedly at recess. AMEN!
__ You're too tall. I'm developing a chronic neck condition from trying to kiss you.
__ The fact that your apartment has been condemned reveals an inherent slovenliness that I fear is unbreakable.
__ Although I do enjoy the X-Files, I find your wardrobe of Star Trek uniforms a little disconcerting.
__ Your frequent references to your ex-girlfriend lead me to suspect that you are some sort of psychotic stalker.
__ Your ability to belch the alphabet is not a trait that I am seeking in a long term partner.
__ Your height is out of proportion to your weight. If you should, however, happen to gain the necessary 17 vertical inches, please resubmit your application.
__ The fact that you categorize the ProBowler's Tour as 'Must See TV' demonstrated that you do not meet my intelligence requirements.
__ Somehow I doubt those condoms that I found in your overnight bag were really necessary for a successful business trip.
__ I am out of your league; set your sights lower next time.
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Insider Gossip
- by Maria Denardo
- posted at 1:23 pm
- November 12, 2010
Nothing says fashion like a scandal. This week we've got a little something for everyone: missing dresses, copycats, and drag queens. So much to share, so little time. Where do we begin?
Miranda Kerr's Nightmare: Something borrowed, something blue, something missing? Supermodel Miranda Kerr has a bone to pick with American Airlines, and she's not doing it privately. The newlywed took to Facebook and claimed the airline lost her luggage, which just so happened to contain her vintage wedding dress. Ra-roh. What's worse is the luggage has been MIA since July! That's enough time to pillage, plunder, and purchase on e-bay. Outlook not good.
Givenchy ≠ BCBG: They say copying is the highest form of flattery. "They" are not in the fashion industry. Givenchy is taking BCBGeneration to the cleaners for knocking off their Nightingale handbag that sells for $2, 175. The point of contention: BCBG's Rembrandt bag that's suspiciously similar. Does Givenchy have a case?
What a Drag: Marc Jacobs, or shall we say Mrs. Jacobs, has arrived. Shot by Patrick Demarchelier and styled by Katie Grand, the designer is gracing the cover of Industrie magazine donning a getup that's part pirate, part Upper East Side walk of shame. One thing we know for certain: This is one designer that's never a drag.
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Humans need connection. We are wired for community and relationships. One of the most dangerous places to live is locked in the prison of loneliness. One of our Fab Five F's for life is Friends. Healthy and true friendships are important to experience a long and happy life.
To have good friends, one must first be a good friend. Becoming more intentional with the person you are with the people you care about, paying attention to how you treat others, and how you allow others to treat you will raise the quality of friendships you hold.
Keep showing up for yourself and those you love and watch more amazing people come into your life!
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Plus, here are some resources we think you'll find helpful (they're the same as our Family post):
- The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
- Friendships Don't Just Happen by Shasta Nelson
- Stop Being Lonely: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationships by Kira Asatryan
- I Hear You by Michael Sorensen
- Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff
- Gabby Bernstein
- The Gottman Institute
- Relationships in Balance with Nathan Feiles


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"Your wedding photo's should reflect the emotions your were feeling on your special day."
You are a relaxed and affectionate couple, you put a lot of care into the details and are excited about planning the wedding of your dreams. Whether it is going to be small and intimate or you are inviting all of your friends. You are thrilled to do things a little bit different, and don't bother too much about the traditional wedding etiquette.
You are open-minded and don't fret about the little things that might not go your way. (There's always something!) This is going to be the day you have always dreamt of, because you are going to marry the love of your life.
You are looking for an awesome photographer with her own style and character, you have seen my work, and feel that this is exactly how you would like your day to be immortalised.
Is this you? I would be honoured to be part of your crazy day!


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Finally On Rfactor
Posted Mar 31 2011 - 03:12 PM
But offcourse I'm very curious what kind of nice mods are availeble, anyone a suggestion?
Also, I'm a keyboard player. For GPL that works fine, but for rFactor... not really.
I've already tried a steering wheel, but it takes to much spaces and is very unhandy.
So I'm looking for a good controller. I like the ps3 controller, but it's not compatible with the pc.
The thing that comes closest to it, is the xbox 360 controller for the pc. Anyone some expierence with that one?
Posted Mar 31 2011 - 04:02 PM
Only I'm running it on a Mac - which is my daily work machine and it's handy to just run some quick races in between 'regular job' stints. A blessing to not have to fire up a separate pc for that.
Keyboard is no good really for both GPL and rFactor, but a regular usb gamepad (or rather its analog thumbsticks) will do for lower-powered mods. Really handy to be able to just put that aside and then get back to work.
(My wheel is still connected to the old PC for GPL, since GPL doesn't really suit a gamepad as well as a keyboard.)
I don't think an XBox controller will do - afaik that doesn't have dual thumbsticks and you really need two of them (one for throttle/brake, one for the steering).
The second part relates to your first question: Mods. RFactor is a basic kit for running mods basically, but because there are so many of them, contrary to GPL their quality varies much much more. GPL's are nearly all good, on rF, the ratio is much worse.
You basically have to 'cherry pick' the best of them and ignore the rest. Myself, because I use a gamepad, really high-power mods are right out because gamepad control is not precise enough for those; so lower-powered mods (up to say 200 BHP) are the things that work best.
For myself, the good mods I found in that category would be Vintage Formula Ford, Vintage Formula Vee ('GPL Lite' - my personal favorite ), Caterham Classics, Hungarian Suzuki Swift Cup, Spec Miata MX-5 1.6, HistoriX (Historic GT: Mini coopers, Porsche 914, Cortinas etc). The SupraIV Mod is technically really good too, although not my cup of tea it's definitely worth a try.
In terms of tracks, unmissable would be the VLM tracks like Mid-Ohio (masterpiece!), Oran Park Lidar (laser-scanned beauty!), Goldenport (and Raceking tracks in general) plus of course the two tracks I'm working on myself and hopefully soon-to-be-released
Most of this stuff can be found at NoGrip and RFactorcentral. There's also a program called BTB that will enable you to make tracks for rF and GTR2.
Remember, in rF it helps to be critical It's the sim with the greatest number of tracks and mods by far (widest variety of car types too), but there's a lot of halfbaked conversions and not-so-good mods out there, the ones I mentioned are definitely better than most.
Hope it helps,
Regards, Rudy
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Edited by Rudy Dingemans, Mar 31 2011 - 04:07 PM.
Posted Mar 31 2011 - 04:14 PM
The gamepad from the xbox 360 also has two triggers, thoses would be ideal for throttle and brake. The only thing i'm afraid of is that the joystisck for the steering won't be precise enough. The joysticks from playstation controllers are the only good ones I'va ever had for a racing game.
Discovering all the tracks and mods will take a while I see ^^
I've just installed my first one (F5000 1973) and apart from the sound it's really good.
But to use some cars from the mod I need experience points, do you know how to get these?
I don't want to annoy other people online with my terrible driving skills.
Sorry for my bad english by the way.
Edited by Millennium, Mar 31 2011 - 04:15 PM.
Posted Mar 31 2011 - 04:32 PM
What bad English are you talking about Your English is fine
Edited by Burnsy865, Mar 31 2011 - 04:34 PM.
Posted Apr 01 2011 - 08:37 PM
Millennium, on Mar 31 2011 - 04:14 PM, said:
I've just installed my first one (F5000 1973) and apart from the sound it's really good.
But to use some cars from the mod I need experience points, do you know how to get these?
With 'Experience Points' I assume you mean the credit points listed on top of the screen? rFactor doesn't quite work like that, it doesn't have a "career" based on "accumulated points/credits" system. The credits are mostly for show. Some mods use them though to force you to work your way up from the lower-powered to the bigger cars. But just google for 'Isi_Babyfactory' and you'll soon know the way around that.
Apart from F5000, Dave 'ST' Sabre (former GPLer like most of us) has also made the really nice Vintage T340 Formula Ford Mod - definitly worth a try on the smaller circuits - and a rather decent set of mid-1970's F2 mods as well. I just tried the F2 1976 mod and apart from it being a bit too powerful for a gamepad, was more fun and more driveable than I think it would. Many people like the tyre model in those mods better than in his older F5000 mods.
(I remember driving his F.Ford mod for the first time when it was still an MNRL league beta, it was horribly difficult to keep it on the road. But by the time it was released in V1.0 it was already much much better, and with some help from real world data and former 'real life' FFord drivers, by V2.1 it was much more refined to resemble the real cars and really became a pretty darn good mod to have.
That's one of the reasons I tend to think the 'smaller car' mods are a bit more realistic: with those you have a chance of actual feedback by real life drivers, with F1 mods much less so... The Spec Miata mod, for instance, was even developed by a chap who has one such race car himself.)
And yeah, the variety of mods and tracks is so vast that it'll take more than a year to check them all out. After which you'll probably discover, like most of us, you'll keep only a few really good ones and discard the rest
Also, don't forget to disable the driving aids (personally I only use auto-shift normally, since manual shiftin' is a bit hard with a gamepad beside steering and brake) since there does seem to be some sort of penalty involved like in GPL. And in case of FPS problems disable the mirrors (by pressing '2' I think) and map the 'look behind' view to a button.
Burnsy865, on Mar 31 2011 - 04:32 PM, said:
Yeah, niks slechter als 't mijne (no worse than mine..!)
Regards, Rudy
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Edited by Rudy Dingemans, Apr 01 2011 - 08:45 PM.
Posted Apr 03 2011 - 04:08 AM
Actually yesterday I spent a lot of time on downloading mods and tracks, and so far I've found some real nice mods.
I don't know how to remove them, since the files of a mod are spread out over some different maps. But it's not a problem, I always make a back-up when I'm about to instal a new mod.
Also reading the comments by the download can sometimes prevent me from wasting time on mods that are only halfway done.
Yesterday I tried to play with an old controller I still had, but it didn't quite work out for me, the steering was far to responsive.
So I'm still stuck to my keyboard, but some of the mods are playeble. Just downloaded a Bus mod, which is a lot of fun but also not to hard on a keyboard. (Altough braking automaticly causes my wheels to lock up.)
Rudy Dingemans, on Apr 01 2011 - 08:37 PM, said:
Yeah, niks slechter als 't mijne (no worse than mine..!)
Ik had niet eens in de gaten dat je Nederlands was.
*I didn't even notice you were also dutch.*
Edited by Millennium, Apr 03 2011 - 04:09 AM.
Posted Apr 03 2011 - 06:50 PM
My gamepad is far too sensitive as well (hardwired into many contollers, it seems - thought the fault was in the software but it was not), but I got used to it after a week or so. Still much better than a keyboard, at least if one avoids high-horsepower mods.
Regards, Rudy
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Avison Young completes $8.45 million sale of Meridian Center
Avison Young closed the $8.45 million sale of Meridian Center, a two-building office complex spanning 51,978-square-feet on 4.35 acres at 6501 and 6531 Park of Commerce Boulevard within the Park at Broken Sound in Boca Raton.
Following the firm's value-driving management and lease-up of the properties, Avison Young Vice President Mark M. Rubin and Principal Keith O'Donnell facilitated the disposition on behalf of the sellers, Frank Capital LLC, Meridian Venture LLC, and RLT Capital LLC to the buyer, MTI Properties Florida LLC.
"Having coordinated service lines working together with a common objective, we enhanced value, facilitated complicated due diligence, and achieved market-leading pricing on behalf of our client," Rubin said.
Over the length of the leasing and management assignment, Avison Young grew Meridian Center's occupancy from 20 percent to 91 percent. Daryl Perkowski, Senior Property Manager with Avison Young, spearheaded the management of the portfolio in conjunction with the firm's Project Management Group led by Chip Faulkenberry, Vice President.
"Meridian Center offered a unique opportunity for the buyer to purchase a stabilized asset within the upscale, burgeoning Boca Raton submarket at a discount to replacement cost," added O'Donnell. "Furthermore, at 91 percent leased with below-market rents, the complex affords new ownership the potential for additional cash flow through the lease-up of vacant space and rent increases."
Meridian Center is well-positioned within The Park at Broken Sound, a 700-acre development featuring office, retail, and residential units, known as the business park hub of Boca.
"Investment activity remains solid as both national and local investors seek to expand portfolios to include high-quality assets in Palm Beach County business hubs such as Boca Raton submarket," said O'Donnell. "The Meridian Center sale represents this trend as well as the uptick in notable sales closing among class B assets in the market, closing on the heels of the recent $12 million sale of the TravelPro building on 700 Banyan Trail."
CBRE's Jeffrey Kelly, Executive Vice President, and Marshall Hydorn, Senior Vice President, represented the buyer during the transaction.
Integrated Dermatology Group moves to Boca Raton Innovation Campus
Integrated Dermatology Group has a new space at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus.
Cushman & Wakefield negotiated a sublease for the group in a 23,630-square-foot office at 4700 Exchange Court.
IDG owns, manages and operates dermatology practices throughout the company. The Boca Raton-based company acquires and partners with practices with the intent of creating value for independent practices by lowering operational costs and reducing management responsibilities while offering the advantages a large integrated group can provide.
The new space features an executive wing, five executive offices, an executive lounge with restroom, a 14-person executive conference room, 14 staff offices, 84 cubes, a break room and storage.
It is located on the former IBM campus, which now is owned by Next Tier HD. It features a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site licensed day care, a 250-seat conference center, parking, modern interior finishes, 24-hour security, on-site retail, dining and banking and a Tri-Rail shuttle.
Cushman & Wakefield Managing Director John Criddle and Senior Associate Joseph Freitas represented the sublandlord. Michael Feuerman of Berger Commercial represented IDG.
"The BRIC space offered IDG a plug-and-play environment with state-of-the-art finishes in one of Florida's iconic office parks," Criddle said. "The space was move-in ready, necessitating very little in the way of down-time and transitional costs for IDG."
GEO Group leases space at Boca Village Corporate Center
The Geo Group, Inc. has a new, long-term lease in a nearly 25,000-square foot office at Boca Village Corporate Center.
The GEO Group, Inc. is the first fully integrated equity real estate investment trust specializing in the design, financing, development and operation of correctional, detention, and community reentry facilities around the globe. GEO provides services to government agencies worldwide with operations in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
GEO's worldwide operations include the ownership and/or management of 143 facilities totaling about 100,000 beds, including projects under development, with a growing workforce of approximately 23,500 professionals.
The GEO Group is currently constructing its new corporate headquarters on an adjacent site and will utilize Boca Village Corporate Center as additional space. The GEO Group's existing headquarters operations are housed at Boca's One Park Place on NW 53rd St.
Boca Village Corporate Center is a state-of-the-art, 108,550-square-foot Class A office building developed in 2008. The seven-story building features five stories of office space with high-end finishes throughout, hurricane-rated impact glass and three floors of covered and attached parking. It is one of the few Class A buildings in Palm Beach County with a fully redundant back-up generator capable of powering the entire facility for one week. The building is LEED Silver-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Cushman & Wakefield Managing Director John Criddle and Senior associate Joseph Freitas negotiated the lease on behalf of building owner AGS Properties Corporation. Jay Whelchel of Whelchel Partners represented GEO Group. A January 2018 move-in date is anticipated.
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Posted by Sandra on 4th Dec 2017
If you've not made it to one of our plant sale days then here's a final chance. We'll be open on Saturday 16th December from 7.30am to 1pm. We'll have a huge range of plants for sale including many that would make excellent christmas gifts.
Even if you're only slightly creative you could pot a range of succulents in an attractive container with some gravel around them and you've created a Christmas present that most of us would love to receive. Our succulents will be 3 for $20.
Similarly Burgundy Figs, Fiddle Leaf Figs and Bromeliads pot up really well to make thoughtful Christmas gifts.
If you're doing up your garden we'll have lots of plants suited to planting around the pool, blocking out the neighbours, or just making your home or garden look beautiful.
Come along if you can. We're at 998 Mt Glorious Rd, Highvale.