text:
I'm back in my worn brown seat, shoving a 20-ton green machine through the golden wheat field with a gentle push of the hydraulic joystick in my right hand. Elvis sits on the passenger seat beside me. His round eyes bulge as he stares out the glass-enclosed cab, waiting for jack rabbits, coyotes and deer to scurry from the 30-foot header in front of us.
My pug/beagle mix is happy every minute of the two weeks we're home for harvest each year. When he's content, he lifts his upper lip, exposing a toothy grin – a trait that gave him his name – and wags his curled tail. Here, he's free of a leash and the confinement of a fenced yard. He has hundreds of acres to roam, and 3,000 more to view from the inside of my combine.
The ranch I call home is in north-central Oregon, where five miles of wheat fields separate us from our closest neighbors. My father helped my grandfather farm the land before it was his, and even after several decades of reaping the rewards of good soil and hard work, he still gets as excited about harvest as my energetic puppy. An hour into our first day in late July, he is already calculating numbers: "Anybody wanna bet what this field will cut?"
The field dwindles piece by piece as we cut at five miles per hour, for 12 hours each day. Before Elvis joined me, the monotony faded to boredom long before it was time to eat lunch. I'd watch the reel spin as it shuffled wheat into the shifting blades, and it threatened to put me to sleep faster than Tylenol PM. I'd already listened to each of my CDs twice, and cell phone reception is rare. I'm lucky to have a buddy seat, but fi nding a friend willing to fi ll it was no easy task – until Elvis came along.
Our four-legged family members were always large breeds – Rottweiler, Akita, great Dane. But after college, I moved to the city where the limited space in my shared two-bedroom duplex would have been an issue for any big dog. So I got Elvis. And that summer, when the heat turned the fields from green to gold and it was time to head home for harvest, I knew I had found my combine companion.
Elvis might not be your typical ranch dog – he surely wouldn't know what to do with a cow – but his small stature is what makes it possible for me to carry him up the steep combine ladder. When I haul him down so we can stretch our legs, Elvis wanders between the furrows and rolls around in the dirt and straw, his feather-soft coat camoufl aged by his surroundings.
He, unlike my family's dogs before him, knows the leash well – and how good it feels to be liberated.
"You ready to go?" I ask as I walk back to the ladder. He weaves his way toward me, careful not to scratch his plump belly on the stiff straw, and jumps on the bottom step, only to bounce back off, with all the stubbornness of a pug and curiosity of a beagle.
"Oh, you want up there, do you?" I tease. He replies with a short yelp, waiting to be lifted to our motorized offi ce with a view.
I used to complain about returning for harvest, telling my father I hoped each year would be my last. These days, with Elvis in the passenger seat, I have someone to talk to. He'll never tell me my ideas are crazy (a result of too many days in the field), and he'll never plug his ears when I sing out loud.
This year marks Elvis's second consecutive harvest, and my sixteenth, and I know we both yearn for the next. Every morning, he begs with his eyes to be invited and runs for the door, eager to go again.
Now, he's curled up and snoring on the armrest near my lap, taking a mid-morning snooze with the air conditioner pointed at his scrunched nose and one fl oppy ear hanging over his left eye. If my John Deere doesn't break down, and if we don't see any real deer to get excited about ("Look, buddy!" I'll cry, waking him up and pointing), his nap might just roll into the afternoon.
My only complaint? We can't trade jobs!


text:
Product Description
- Craft: Counted Cross Stitch
- Title: Tea Time
- By: Design Works
- Size: 2" x 3" (5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Here's a new and unopened complete COUNTED crosstitch kit entitled "Tea Time." It's a delightful design of a wonderful snow lady. The snow lady, with her coal eyes and carrot nose, is wearing a green Christmas hat, with a red bow, and a red apron as she serves holiday tea. This design is ideal for beginners or for anyone who wants to work on a simple and quick project. Enclosed is a decorative silver plastic frame for displaying your completed project. This would be perfect for your home's Christmas decor or to give as a thoughtful, handmade Christmas gift!!
Included in the package: 18 count white Aida x-stitch fabric, 100% cotton 6 strand embroidery floss, needle, picture frame, cardboard mat, chart and easy to follow instructions ~ Everything you need to complete this CrossStitch project!
This xstitch kit is from Design Works Crafts. The finished size is 2" x 3" (5.1 x 7.6 cm).
Kit No. 516 or DW516 / UPC: 021465005164

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thievy Bifouma has been given the green light to start his West Brom career at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The 21-year-old striker , signed on loan from Spanish side Espanyol, has been given international clearance and goes into the squad for the trip to Selhurst Park.
And Baggies boss Pepe Mel is likely to put his new signing on the bench at Selhurst Park.
The Spanish boss will also be able to call upon midfielder James Morrison after he missed the 1-1 home draw with Liverpool last weekend with a calf injury.
But defender Jonas Olsson and strikers Nicolas Anelka and Stephane Sessegnon remain sidelined through injury.
Provisional squad: Foster, Myhill, Reid, Popov, Ridgewell, Lugano, McAuley, Dawson, Jones, Yacob, Morrison, Sinclair, Brunt, Dorrans, Amalfitano, Mulumbu, Gera, Anichebe, Vydra, Berahino, Bifouma.


text:
I'll walk with James to Central Park
in the middle of the night
and let him run off leash while
I climb every tree, even the red oaks
that stretch into the stars
until morning brings us to our senses,
squirrels emerge from their burrows
and all the stars disappear.
Stephanie Jones works as a features writer for DownBeat magazine and Hot House Jazz Guide. When time permits, she hosts a podcast called "After the Call." Jones graduated from Wellesley College having studied with Frank Bidart and Alicia Erian, and earned her BFA in Jazz Performance from The City College of New York. See more at linkedin.com/in/meetmissjonesny.


text:
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that's definitely the case in this California kitchen. Caroline and her cute toddler, Finn, spend a lot of time in their kitchen, and recently made over the space to be more functional and efficient.
Caroline and Finn eat breakfast in the space - time that also includes a Skype session with Finn's grandmother. Caroline says she loves spending time in this space with Finn and calls it their command central.
Everything is in one place and organized beautifully with the help of elfa Shelving and Utility boards and accessories. The desk area serves as a place for everything from a bill paying area to a home office space - as Caroline is both a realtor and personal trainer.
"It really transformed the space and made it functional for the many different uses. There's a sense of calm now and no need to run around anymore looking for something since there's a place for everything and everything in its place" she says. "The space looks fun and is acting just the way I envisioned it to."
Caroline is Swedish and loves the cool and calm aesthetic that elfa brings to the space - evoking her love for Swedish design.
Caroline did a major pantry purge by cleaning out the shelves and discarding expired food before transferring everything into proper food storage containers and bins. With her new pantry storage, she can now see everything she has readily on hand - especially with the help of all the canisters and baskets. This keeps everything visible and accessible, with the most frequently used items front and center.
Caroline often takes inventory of the space now, and says it's so much easier to go grocery shopping since she knows exactly what she has. The organized pantry has streamlined her routine and made her life so much easier.
"The space is a night and day transformation!" she says.
Photos taken by Meghan Beierle
Interiors Editor and Styling by Gena Sigala


text:
A cargo ship that has already spilled hundreds of tonnes of oil stayed perched on a New Zealand reef on Thursday while salvage crews debated whether the remaining fuel could be pumped from the vessel before it broke up.
Environmentalists have warned of a disaster for wildlife if all the ship's 1,700 tonnes of oil and 200 tonnes of diesel is allowed to spill into the ocean.
Rescue crews have to stabilise the ship, which is slowly being battered to pieces by pounding waves, before any transfer of oil can start – but its severe structural damage is making the task harder.
Meanwhile, several of the 88 containers that have fallen off its deck had washed ashore by Thursday, and authorities confirmed one container that toppled overboard contained a hazardous substance. However, an official said it should not pose a major threat.
Heavy seas had kept salvage crews away from the 236-metre vessel for days, but a break in the weather allowed three team members to be winched aboard the Liberian-flagged Rena, which ran aground on 5 October on Astrolabe reef, 14 miles from Tauranga harbour on New Zealand's North Island.
Ewart Barnsley, spokesman for Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) which is managing the emergency response, said the salvage crew found oil hoses and pumps for transferring fuel largely undamaged aboard the ship. They also concluded that the ship was safe to work from.
Barnsley said a barge was moored nearby to receive oil, but a decision on when that transfer might start would not be made before Friday.
The MNZ salvage manager, Bruce Anderson, said the vessel had apparently stopped moving, which was necessary before the oil could be pumped out. "While this is good news, we shouldn't get too excited," he said. "We already had a complex project to start with. It's even harder now that we've sustained damage aboard this vessel."
His comment referred to a vertical structural crack in the ship running around the entire vessel.
This crack means the ship is now only held together by its internal components, according to Steve Jones of MNZ.
"The reality is the vessel could break up at any point," he said.
Six vessels have been mobilised to intercept the drifting containers and other debris in the water.
There were 1,368 containers on board, 11 of which contained hazardous substances. One of the hazardous containers is among those that have fallen overboard, Jones said.
Nick Bohm of MNZ said the container held alkyl sulphonic acid, which can be harmful but becomes less toxic when diluted with water. The whereabouts of that container is unknown.
Some of the contents of containers that had washed ashore were strewn across the coastline on Thursday, including thousands of meat patties.
The ship's 44-year-old Filipino captain was charged on Wednesday with operating a vessel in a manner causing unnecessary danger or risk and released on bail.
The ship's second officer appeared in the same court in Tauranga on Thursday on the same charge.
Judge Robert Wolff ordered that the defendants' names be suppressed to protect their personal safety.
If convicted, each could face a fine of up to NZ$10,000 (£5,000) and a year in prison. Their next court appearance will be on 19 October, when more charges are likely.
The government has demanded to know why the ship crashed into the well-charted reef in calm weather but Costamare, the Greek company that owns the vessel, has given no explanation.
Costamare released a statement apologising for the incident and said it was investigating.
"Our captain is an experienced master and has an exemplary record," Diamantis Manos, Costamare's managing director, said. "The ship was fully certified and had recently been inspected … They found no problems.
"Obviously something went very wrong and we will co-operate with the transport accident investigation commission of New Zealand to find the answer."
MNZ estimates that at least 350 tonnes of heavy fuel oil has spilled from the hull, leading New Zealand's environment minister, Nick Smith, to call it the country's biggest maritime environmental disaster.
Oil has washed up on pristine beaches near Tauranga and hundreds of oiled birds have been found dead.
Another 51 birds were being cleaned at a wildlife emergency centre, along with three seals.
Several miles of coastline had been closed to the public and some beaches were beginning to experience severe oiling, Jones said. "I was down there this morning," he said. "It was just black coming in – just black, black, black."
Witnesses said dead fish were also washing ashore as local volunteers with buckets worked to clean the oily clots from the sand.


text:
Map of Belvedere, 1897
This map shows Belvedere after the first stage of its development.
There are semi-detached houses standing along Bexley Road, between All Saints Church and the Baptist Chapel.
Both the church and chapel were built with the support of Sir Culling Eardley, owner of Lessness Heath who lived at Belvedere, a house standing to the north east of this map.
There are some attractive villas abutting Belvedere Park intended for middle class residents.
1:2500 OS map, published by the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 1897.


text:
Texts From Oscar Wilde 4+
Quotes from the playwright
Catloaf Software LLC
- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
Receive select quotes from Oscar Wilde every day.
Oscar Wilde was a playwright, a poet and an incredibly quotable man. How about a piece of his pithiness every day? Your choice of original, LOLWilde and with a Hip Hop flair, Buck Wilde.
Quotes are being delivered to you daily through notifications. The time of delivery can be adjusted in the global settings for the application.
Now includes a Today Widget for the daily quote, and support for Apple Watch.
This version of the app is ad-supported. Ads can be disabled through a simple in-app purchase.
Please note that the style of quotes can be selected by touching the "i" button in the lower right corner of the main screen. The hour of delivery for daily texts can also be adjusted in the Settings app under "Wilde Texts".
What's New
Version 7.0.5
Minor fixes and improvements.
Ratings and ReviewsSee All
Moving on up
I've enjoyed this app so much this past year that I decided to "trade up" to the paid app and get rid of the distracting ads.
Like it a lot, however...
There's not nearly enough quotes. Repeats started showing up immediately. Can't you set up a function to show a quote at least once before repeats start arriving?
I really like this app. Look at it every morning. But the thin number of quotes is very disappointing.
Who needs breakfast to start the day, when you can have a text from Oscar Wilde?
In-App PurchasesSee All
- Seller
- Catloaf Software LLC
- Size
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 9.0 and watchOS 2.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Languages
English, Spanish
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2020 Tone Milazzo
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
- Remove Ads $0.99
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.


text: The best way to store your tea at home is in an airtight Byron Bay Tea Company Tin. These Tins make it easy for you to access tea for everyday use, but also keep out unwanted light and oxygen that will reduce the freshness of your tea. Each Tin comes pre-labelled with your favourite Byron Bay Tea, so you can purchase our refill bags to stock up when you are beginning to run low!


text:
Tom Herman's No. 23 Texas to make big debut against Maryland
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The first time Tom Herman traveled to Texas, it was a 1998 road trip from California for a barely-paid small college assistant's job. Three days of driving had landed him in the border city of El Paso, with 600 miles still to go to a gig that paid him $5,000 and a meal card.
''Man, Texas is huge,'' Herman thought to himself.
In oh so many ways. Nearly 20 years later, he can say the same thing about his new job as the head at the University of Texas, where he's being paid more than $5 million per year to turn around the once-proud program after three straight losing seasons.
After nine months of rebuilding his team, rebuilding state-of-the-art locker rooms and ramping up recruiting, Herman leads his team onto the field for the first time Saturday when the No. 23 Longhorns host Maryland.
''We're (days) away from showing the world what we've been doing the last nine months, how hard we've been working,'' Herman said.
But the only thing that will really impress anyone is winning. Three years of losing and seven years without a Big 12 championship have the program in a funk. Mack Brown won a national championship in 2005 and played for another in 2009 but even he was forced out in 2013 when Texas got fed up after four straight seasons of at least four losses.
''(Herman) has pushed the right buttons, said the right things, and done an amazing job doing everything he could do right. I think everybody thinks he's the right hire,'' said Brown, who is now a college football television analyst for ABC/ESPN.
''Now you've got to win games. You've got to win games. Charlie Strong knows that. None of it matters if you don't win the games,'' Brown said.
Herman is getting the benefit of the doubt that he'll do that. Despite those consecutive losing seasons under Strong, Texas enters the season ranked in the Top 25. The Longhorns are recognized as a talented team that's short on depth with 18 freshmen and sophomores in the two-deep lineup. The defense was among the worst in the country last year.
''If you've been in our program for the last nine months, you're going to be ready to play a college football game if we jog you out there,'' Herman said.
Here's a few things to watch for when Texas plays Maryland:
Texas sophomore Shane Buechele is young but a tested veteran. He started 12 games last season and set a Texas freshman passing record with nearly 3,000 yards and 21 touchdowns. The offense is changing, but Buechele fought off a challenge from freshman Sam Ehlinger for the No. 1 job. Sophomore Tyrrell Pigrome will start for Maryland. He's small but elusive at 5-foot-11, 196 pounds and his ability to keep the Texas defense off balance will be the key to Maryland's chance to win.
Back in January, Herman criticized this unit as ''fat.'' He changed his tune this week, calling the group a ''welcome surprise'' in training camp. Poona Ford, a wrecking ball at 5-11, 300 pounds, was named a team captain. The group otherwise lacks standouts and Ford will be depended upon heavily to be disruptive at the line of scrimmage to keep Texas from getting run over like last season.
Attacking that suspect defensive line will be Maryland running backs Ty Johnson and Lorenzo Harrison III, a duo Herman dubbed the ''Presidential Backfield.'' Johnson was a 1,000-yard rusher last season. Harrison was leading the Terrapins with 633 yards before he was suspended for the final four games.
Maryland ranked second in the Big Ten in sacks last season and hopes it can get Buechele on the run from end Jessie Aniebonam and linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. The two combined for 15 sacks last season. Texas has only two scholarship quarterbacks, and protecting Buechele will be paramount all season.
Special teams misfires and blunders played a huge role in some big losses for Texas under Strong. The Longhorns have a terrific punter in Australian Michael Dickson but debut a new placekicker in junior college transfer Joshua Roland, who kicked three field goals in the spring game, all under 40 yards.
More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25


text:
Scotland is well known for its beautiful glens and sparkling lochs, but did you know that Scotland has over 790 gorgeous off-shore islands? Most of these islands are to be found in four main groups: Shetland, Orkney, and the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
It is hard to find another place in the world that can match the beauty of the isles of Scotland. If you are vacationing in Scotland, you should consider island hopping, so as to enjoy the phenomenal hills and moors, and the sweeping sea views from the isles.
The American-Scottish Foundation has chosen five Scottish island destinations you should put on your bucket list:
Isle of Islay
The Isle of Islay, known as the "Queen of the Hebrides" is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. On top of the gorgeous scenery and wildlife, the isle has eight working whisky distilleries to visit.
If you're not too busy sampling the whiskies, Islay also has golf courses, trails for cycling, horse-riding and hillwalking, and spots to fish. There are also several annual festivals on the island, such as the Islay Festival of Malt and Music, the Islay Jazz Festival, the Rugby Festival and the Cantilena festival. With gorgeous views and plenty of activities, the Isle of Islay is a 5-star vacation destination. www.islayinfo.com
Isle of Jura
The Isle of Jura, part of the Southern Hebrides, is one of Scotland's last wildernesses. A little over 200 islanders are outnumbered by 3,500 deer. On Jura there are many historical sites to see, from Iron Age Forts to ancient burial grounds and standing stones.
The village of Craighouse is the main settlement on the island. The charming town has a shop and tearoom to peruse, and a cozy hotel if you want to spend the night. Jura's only distillery can be found in Craighouse as well, and offers personal appointments for tours and tastings. Jura's west coast offers visitors authentic, untouched wildlife and absolutely stunning views. Spend some time exploring the amazing Isle of Jura. http://isleofjura.scot
Isle of Arran
The Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The isle is often referred to as 'Scotland in miniature', for it possesses many of the great qualities of Scotland in a single island. Arran has gorgeous mountains, woodlands, beaches, and outlying islands to see and explore.
The capital of Arran is Brodick, where Brodick Castle, the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, houses an incredible furniture collection. The castle is surrounded by the Duchess of Montrose's garden, which has been recently restored. Arran is a perfect destination for you if you want to explore historical sites, hike, golf, or simply take in the local geology and wildlife. Escape to the Isle of Arran to experience Scotland's history and beauty.
Fair Isle
Fair Isle is a tiny island that sits half-way between Orkney and Shetland. The 70 or so islanders tend to live at the southern end, where the land is more fertile, while the northern end is made up of sloping hills and moorland.
The internationally renowned Fair Isle Bird Observatory has done scientific research on seabird breeding colonies for over 50 years, so Fair Isle is one of the best places to bird-watch in the world. You might also see seals, porpoises, whales and dolphins cruising around the island. Fair Isle is known for its unique style of knitting, for many years ago local knitters discovered that fine yarns stranded into a double layer produce warmer garments. Journey to Fair Isle to experience the incredible wild-life, and don't forget to shop for cozy wool sweaters.
Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland's most popular vacation spots. It is famous for its breath-taking scenery, such as the beautifully crystal clear Fairy Pools on the River Brittle. The Isle of Skye is 50 miles long and the largest of the Inner Hebrides. The Island has a rich history, having played host to Clan Warfare, Highland Clearances and 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' and the Jacobite Rebellion. Both Clan MacDonald and Clan MacLeod have their Clan Castles on Skye, just waiting for you to explore.
The Isle of Skye is also a great destination for wildlife watching. See if you can spot White Tailed Sea Eagles, otters, seals, whales, dolphins, or red deer. Skye is also a great destination for walkers and climbers with famous trails like 'The Cuillin Range' and 'The Trotternish Ridge.' Have a walk around the Isle of Skye and you may never want to leave.


text:
I am always surprised to read the arcane language used by attorneys in everything from demand letter to pleadings to client letters.
Is it time to revisit your forms? A few items stricken forever from letters and pleadings in my office:
Client updates: I typically start a letter to the client with a simple sentence: "I hope this letter finds you and your family doing well." From a lawyer perspective, I cannot tell you how many times a client will call and mention how nice that simple sentence was.
What I do not use: I cringe when I see a letter to a client that closes with "If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience." Are trial lawyers paid by the word? Ours close with, "Please call me if you have any questions."
Witnesses at depositions, hearings or trials: I picked up a way to start the questioning from a great trial lawyer, Lefferts Mabie. He died several years ago. His simple question to a witness was: "Please tell us who you are and where you live." Not the typical, "Please state your name for the record." One judge before whom I appear frequently now uses it as well.
Pleadings: In Georgia I was mortified to read this when I first relocated: "COMES NOW the Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as "XXX" and for his Complaint to this Court brings this action against "XXX" and prays ... ." It's a little bit shorter now: "Plaintiff "XXX" sues Defendant "XXX" and alleges.. ." I have yet to see a Motion to Dismiss when I use that language.
Lawyers need to "get off the high horse" as my grandfather used to say and speak plain english. Are your forms or letters too formal?


text:
Another of 2K's studios will soon be shuttered following a restructuring that will see development resources diverted to other locations, including 2K's California-based headquarters, the company announced today.
Eurogamer initially reported that 2K Czech's Prague office was to be shut down. The Prague office is where development on Mafia III was believed to be underway. According to the report, some of the staff not being laid off would head to another 2K Czech location in Brno where Mafia II was developed, while 10 key personnel would come to 2K Games' headquarters in Novato, California.
2K UK has since confirmed this information in a statement it issued to Eurogamer. "We have relocated and consolidated our 2K Czech team from our Prague facility to centralise resources in our location in Brno. Additionally, we are transferring some development resources from Prague and Brno to 2K headquarters in Novato, CA," the statement read.
"This transition will both strengthen the integration of the 2K Czech team with our award winning development teams, and better align cross-functional business practices. As part of this realignment, we are adjusting our staffing levels, resulting in the elimination of some positions."
Back in 2012, 2K Czech's rumored project -- Mafia III -- was reportedly set to come to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. 2K's goal of having the game available for the launch of both systems was likely affected when 2K Czech suffered layoffs in 2011. However, with Mafia III remaining an unannounced project, we've never received any official word about its status.
This isn't the first restructuring 2K has done of late. 2K Marin, developer of BioShock 2 and The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, suffered major layoffs late last year, effectively shutting it down.
It hasn't been all layoffs and closures for 2K, though. Former Epic Games and Irrational Games boss Rod Fergusson joined 2K Games last September to lead a new studio in the San Francisco Bay Area. The exact details regarding what he's working on or where the studio is located were never revealed, but it's possible Fergusson could now be working with the transferred Prague developers on Mafia III, as Novato is located in the Bay Area.
Fergusson's role at Irrational was brief, but he helped to finally get BioShock Infinite out the door, something he may be able to help do with the latest Mafia after Mafia II took upwards of six years to complete. At this point, though, this is all speculation.
Chris Pereira is a freelance writer who spends his spare time agonizing over the final seasons of The X-Files. Check out what he's saying on Twitter and follow him on IGN.


text:
Your Fair Lake Waterfront Connection!
Fair Lake is located in Barry County and is 238 acres in size. It is a gem of a lake hidden among the country, yet close enough to two major cities. For those that enjoy a smaller lake and want the peace and tranquility of lake living, Fair Lake is a great place to call home!


text: DBS has some amazing clients who manage to find time outside of their work life for fantastic achievements. Hayley Kenward, owner of Time For You Worthing & Sussex Domestic Cleaning has put a group of 5 people together to do the Great Wall of China walk at the end of this April 2016 for charity. Hayley's chosen charity is Target Ovarian Cancer and she will actually finish the walk on 8th May 2016 which is World Ovarian Cancer day. DBs are very proud to support Hayley. If you would like to donate here is a link to her just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/TeamCrockersGreatWallTrek


text:
Welcome to Cara Stone, LLP's Venture and Angel Capital Report
Cara Stone, LLP ("Cara Stone") is pleased to present the Venture and Angel Capital Report (the "Report"), which will cover venture and angel capital activity in the almost every state in the U.S.. The Venture and Angel Capital Report was started in Louisiana and quickly became the definitive analytical document gauging the health and activity of venture and angel deal activity in the state. Government departments, economic development groups and legislative bodies responsible for incentivizing venture and angel deals use the Report to inform policy. Companies and investors use the Report to benchmark deal terms and investment strategies in deals.
Vibrant, high-growth companies continue to emerge from markets that may be overlooked by the traditional coastal ecosystems. Until now, we believe there has been a lack of information on the venture capital landscape in these markets. This report was designed to give companies, investors and policy makers insight into the deals taking place in their market, the natural clusters that are forming, and the trends that are emerging over time. We invite you to click around to explore venture and angel capital deals by state.
We've gathered data from a variety of public and private sources in every state in the U.S. We're currently validating the data, and as soon as it has been reviewed by our team, we will publish it to our site. We're adding new states daily, so check back with us often. If you want to be notified when your states data goes live, join our email list here.
We work to support growing companies and love to work with companies, investors, accelerators, incubators, policy makers, and everyone else who supports the entrepreneurial community. If you have any questions, want more in-depth information, or want to talk more about venture and angel capital landscape near you, contact us here.
Who is Cara Stone
Cara Stone was formed in 2016 by Graffagnini, A Law Corporation and several other partners to establish a tradition of excellence in corporate financing transactions. Over the past three years, the firm has established itself as one of the leading capital markets firms in the U.S. The firm is widely considered by many to be the top provider of corporate financing services in the realm of angel and venture capital and private equity. The firm has locations in New Orleans, Chicago, Lafayette, Los Angeles and Spokane. The firm will continue to expand to emerging capital markets to help those ecosystems develop stronger entrepreneurial systems and to continue to serve as a bridge to Silicon Valley and East Coast investors looking for the best companies in the small and mid-sized markets. Learn more at
Cara Stone, LLP sources data from a variety of sources, public, private and other. Although we believe that this data is accurate, Cara Stone, LLP does not warrant it's accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose and all use is subject to these
Cara Stone, LLP sources data from a variety of sources, public, private and other. Although we believe that this data is accurate, Cara Stone, LLP does not warrant it's accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose and all use is subject to these terms.


text:
Just a quick and short note – the forums are down, the database seems to have crashed.
Q_x has mailed to barra, who will hopefully manage to fix this soon (and perhaps even manage to upgrade WordPress version :D)
Edit: Works again! Thanks barra, that was fast!
Edit: At 30 December 2011 the forum is down again, with another error message. Beginning to wonder what's happening.
Edit: At 03.01.2012 the forum works again. Hopefully it'll work for a longer while now, thanks to the one who fixed it (was not me, I am just trying to let you know) 🙂


text:
IRS Surveys Taxpayers About Cheating -- and The Results Are Hard to Believe
A mere 8% of respondents to the 2010 Taxpayer Attitude Survey said that they believe that it's OK to cheat on taxes "a little here and there," and 4% responded that it was OK to lie to Uncle Sam "as much as possible."A much larger 87% responded that they thought it was "not at all" acceptable to cheat on your taxes. Interestingly, 30% of respondents said "it is everyone's personal responsibility to report anyone who cheats on their taxes."
The results, which were derived from 1,000 phone interviews between Aug. 13 and 15, have barely budged for years. It's human nature for people to tell survey takers what they want to hear. But there is considerable evidence that many people do shortchange the government, whether it's because of their financial circumstances, the horrendously confusing tax code or, in some cases, because they believe they will never get caught.
The Net Tax Gap--the difference between what was collected and what was owed--for 2001 (the last year that data was made available) was about $345 billion, of which the IRS estimates $55 billion will eventually be recovered. According to the Tax Policy Center, underreporting on individual tax returns alone accounted for 68% of the gross tax gap in 2001. The IRS is cracking down. IRS audits of individuals jumped by almost 11% in 2010, with more than 1.58 million people scrambling to justify their returns.
Americans will never outright admit this to surveyors but cheating on taxes is as American as apple pie (even as the federal deficit tops $1 trillion). Most people find nothing wrong with a little "creative accounting," provided that it benefits them and that they don't get caught. Those that do get caught are often those too greedy or stupid.
Former Survivor winner Richard Hatch spent more than three years in federal prison after failing to pay taxes on the $1 million prize he won on the show in 2006. Media reports say that Hatch is in danger of returning to jail for failing to file amended tax returns as required by the judge at his trial. Actor Wesley Snipes wound up in the slammer after failing to file tax returns from 1999 to 2004.
Only 35% of respondents to the IRS survey said that the "fear of an audit" influences whether they report and pay their taxes honestly. That figure was 39% in 2009 and has changed little during the survey's history. When asked in the survey about how important it was for the IRS to ensure high-income taxpayers "are reporting and paying their taxes honestly," 78% said it was very important. That's an all-time low. Go figure.
Nearly 60% of respondents said that they would be "very likely" to use a toll-free telephone number to get answers to their tax questions. The problem is that about one-in-four taxpayers who try to get help say they are unable to do so, according to a report last year from the National Taxpayer Advocate, the IRS office which advocates for consumers. Indeed, the IRS has beefed up its Enforcement Budget, but it has been slashing money for Taxpayer Services for years.
Perhaps one way Uncle Sam could get taxpayers to be more honest is to spend more time clarifying the tax code and offering them help, instead of spending its resources on surveys asking them whether or not it's OK to cheat.
Hat Tip: TaxProf Blog


text:
Help With Career Counseling, Mental Health Counseling in Beaverton Oregon, and Portland area.
People seek counseling because they are in distress and are seeking support and answers. Counseling isn't a cure-all. But for the types of emotional strain that many people live with all of their lives — depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and many others — counseling offers the possibility not only to alleviate pain, but the opportunity to live a richer and more fulfilling life.
Career Counseling
Career Counseling can offer a safe space for people to let down their guards and work with their counselor to identify their inner strengths and values. Sometimes a session may bring tears; but just as much value is a session filled with laughter. The end goal is for clients to utilize their personal strengths to find peace with their pasts and build brighter, healthier futures.
Mental Health Counseling
I view counseling, whether for careers or relationships, as a process of mutual engagement and commitment to change and growth. I care deeply about my clients and have an abiding commitment to helping them confront the issues in their lives. My enduring hope is that, in that process, they will discover more joy, meaning and purpose in their lives.
Please call or contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.
Therapeutic Approach to Career Counseling and Life Coaching
I believe that the most effective client and counselor relationship is one based on mutual respect and collaboration. My theoretical orientation is rooted in the philosophies of existentialism which emphasize individual existence, freedom and choice.
I utilize motivational interviewing techniques and cognitive behavior exercises to help clients examine their thought and relationship patterns and what is working for them and what is not.
My ultimate goal is to work myself out of a job by assisting clients to develop positive skills and tools to use in the present and the future for pursuit of the healthy lives they desire.


text:
Free Shipping on orders over £500
Free Shipping on orders over £500
Free Shipping
on orders over £500
Beautiful collection of modern, high quality shower enclosures and wet room screens. Read more...
Quality frameless shower enclosures from Orca, all with a 10 year warranty
A modern collection of wetroom screens made from 8mm glass
Every shape, size and style of shower tray you could ever need.
Modern and sophisticated high quality sliding doors and enclosures
Space saving range of standard and offset shower quadrants/cubicles
Beautiful bi-fold shower doors and enclosures perfect for space restricted bathrooms and en-suites
Extremely good quality, classic corner entry shower enclosures.
Extremely good quality, classic hinged door shower enclosures.
Minimalist wet room drains in a range of styles and sizes.
High quality Dukkaboard wetroom building materials for professional tradesmen
You can create the shower you've always dreamed of having in your home with the stunning range of different shower enclosures we have available. As your shower is something you will be using every day of your life, more or less, choosing the right one is something you should take some time to do. Obviously, the type of shower that is best for you, will depend on a number of different factors, including:
We understand that it is not always easy and can be quite intimidating when you are looking for that perfect shower area and presented with a multitude of different options. That is why, we wanted to take some time to outline the different options available.
Before we get into the different varieties on offer, it is worth highlighting why you should choose Orca Bathrooms as your manufacturer. They are industry experts, who have a reputation for producing the most luxurious designs and offer second-to-none installation. The style is not the only thing that makes Orca Bathrooms high-quality products stand out, as they pay close attention to the needs of customers when it comes to modern, shower solutions.
It is obviously important to choose a shower and enclosure design that suits your own personal preferences and taste; but it is also crucial that you consider the available space you have and the design that will suit and work best in that available space.
At Serene Bathrooms we offer a wide range of different options and associated accessories, including:
To help determine which is right for you, we will highlight each of these individually.
Frameless shower enclosures and their doors provide a very contemporary and slick look for your bathroom. Thanks to the fact that they are made from glass, the doors for these enclosures help even the smallest bathroom feel bigger. Another huge benefit of frameless enclosures is if you have spent a considerable amount of money and time on your bathroom, having a framleess shower will help to draw attention to the decor and how you have furnished your bathroom.
Frameless showers are also known for their durability, thanks to the glass thickness we use. They are also low maintenance compared to other options because they do not have tracks where mould can find a home. Our range of frameless enclosures includes set-ups with sliding doors, quadrants and more traditional hinged doors.
Our sliding door enclosures are ideal if you have limited space in your bathroom, as you may not be able to accommodate a hinged door. We have a variety of different styles available to suit different preferences and tastes. However, they are all constructed from reinforced glass and easy to clean and maintain.
Perhaps you are looking for an elegant shower enclosure design. Shower quadrants are particularly great if you do not have a lot of floor space, as they can transform any available corner into an appealing shower area.
Bi-fold shower doors and enclosures are another space-saving solution that bring a touch of modern elegance to even the smallest bathroom.
In a similar way to shower quadrant enclosures, corner entry enclosures make use of limited space. Currently, we have one option available in the form of a corner entry shower. Wet Room Drains If you have a wetroom or are considering investing in one, you will need to give as much thought to the style of drain you want as much as the actual furniture and hardware you are going to use. We have a wide range of different wet room drains available, to suit all your specific preferences. The drain you choose should not be an afterthought and can really finish off the look and feel of the entire set-up.
Dukkaboard is a unique and easy way to transform any bathroom into a fully functioning wetroom. You can also use the backer board system for creating unique shower furniture and walk-in showers. This is particularly ideal if you need a shower that provides easy access for infirm, elderly or disabled members of your family.
If you are planning your wetroom or want to separate the wetroom area of a bathroom from the rest, you may want to invest in one of our wetroom screens. We have three different types of wet room shower screens to choose from, all with their own particular pros and cons. By far the most popular is the straight forward screen doors, but we also have a flipper panel and option side panel walk-in shower design and a walk-in shower panel fitted with LED lighting.
At Serene Bathrooms and Orca Bathrooms we know that it is not only the actual shower enclosures and doors themselves that are important. We understand that the kinds of shower trays and accessories you choose can make or break the look and feel of this important room in your home. This is why we have ensured we have a wide range of different shower trays and other important accessories available to choose from. If you have any questions or queries that have not been sufficiently answered elsewhere or would like some advice about your bathroom and what you need for your shower, don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you out. Our team are highly experienced, knowledgable and extremely friendly. We pride ourselves in being able to offer great customer service that helps us get the kind of feedback we have received in the past.


text:
Log In or Register
Change Currency: GBP
Advanced Search
Enter your e-mail address to receive our newsletter
Your basket is empty.
The Red Flag of Anarchy
Manufacturer: Black Cat Press
Hover over image to zoom
"The First World War was a painful ordeal for anarchists and revolutionary syndicalists. Preventing its onset, as they had planned, proved beyond their means. The anarchist movement was too weak, and the syndicalists too disunited to organize a general anti-militarist strike. The impotence of ideologically "neutral" syndicalism and the growth of revolutionary sentiment during the war among the labouring masses (as predicted by the anarchists) made changes in the syndicalist movement all the more urgent... To many activists it became clear that syndicalism alone is not enough, that you need to connect the self-organized labour movement and direct action with clear revolutionary ideas. The coice in th eyears of the post-war revolutionary upsurge was between Bolshevism and anarcho-syndicalism"
The latest pamphlet in Black Cat Press' excellent translation programme, authored by Vadim Damier, 2017.
Product Code: 9781926878171
Mobile Site
eCommerce by CubeCart


text:
JAGGAER Addresses the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Procurement
Register today for July 23rd webinar
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – July 16, 2019: JAGGAER, the world's largest independent spend management company, announces an upcoming webinar with a deep analysis of the actionable application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the procurement process. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd, 11-11:45 AM EST: Register here.
This webinar is designed to address AI in companies that have already integrated a program into their digital transformation roadmap, and companies that are in the midst of considering an investment. Through applying big data with AI, the procurement function becomes an important provider of insights and guidance for increasingly complex supply chains. The resulting information yields better and more precise decisions with lower costs, however arriving at this state requires procurement departments to adopt new ways of thinking and acting, to support the adoption of new technologies.
On July 23rd at 11AM ET, you'll learn:
- A true definition of the capabilities of AI for procurement.
- The extent to which AI has already been adopted by procurement departments.
- JAGGAER's development of AI to optimize purchasing processes.
- Real world of applications of AI to the shopping experience.
Artificial intelligence is in the process of revolutionizing businesses in multiple verticals, including manufacturing, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, retail, transportation and healthcare, among others. This webinar will enable procurement leaders to make decisions on adopting or advancing AI initiatives supported by real world examples.
Register for the for Tuesday, July 23rd, 11-11:45 AM EST webinar:
How will AI influence your procurement processes in the future
JAGGAER's REV2019 happens October 1-3, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in San Diego, CA. REV2019's central theme is "Educate – Innovate – Accelerate," and is an expression of the company's vision of enabling customers to achieve their business goals through effective application of tools designed to simplify procurement for any enterprise.
JAGGAER is the world's largest independent spend management company, with over 2000 customers connected to a network of 4 million suppliers in 70 countries, served by offices located in the Americas, APAC, Asia and EMEA. JAGGAER offers complete SaaS-based Source to Pay eProcurement solutions with advanced Spend Analytics, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Savings Tracking, and intelligent workflow capabilities all on a single platform, JAGGAER ONE. JAGGAER has pioneered spend solutions for over two decades and continues to lead the innovation curve by listening to customers and stakeholders in all industry sectors, public services and academia. Additionally, JAGGAER holds 37 patents–more than any other spend management company.
Visit our media center for more press on JAGGAER or join the conversation on Twitter @JaggaerPro.
JAGGAER Media Contact
Steve Lundin


text:
This is the 64th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 23rd, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM Eastern on Twitch. If you like some video with your audio, you can also watch/listen to individual segments from this show on YouTube.
Gaming for a Good Cause - Raising money for charity through gaming. Also, a review of EXIT: The Game, The Secret Lab, and a Horror/Halloween themed game night recap featuring spooky games like Ghost Fighting Treasure Hunters, Monster Factory, King of Tokyo, Sorcerer, and more. [ READ MORE ]


text:
PostgreSQL has had JSONB support since 2012 with 9.2, but is it fast enough to beat MongoDB? In this talk, we compare the performance of using schemaless documents with both PostgreSQL and MongoDB for high performance workloads.
Wei Shan has 6 years of working experience as a Database Engineer on Linux/Unix platform. He started off his career working on Oracle database implementation and administration, focusing on High Availability architecture. Now, he works in GlobalSign as a Data Reliability Engineer.
Dom is a software engineer working on high volume, low latency systems for the PKI industry. Sometimes that involves using databases.
Stay Connected on:
The Percona Live Open Source Database Conferences are the premier event for the diverse and active open source database community, as well as businesses that develop and use open source database software.
For general information about the event/expo/conference, including registration, please contact us at:


text:
We do not live in an immaterial information society. Rather, Fukushima's inhumanity, the masses of human lives that it will destroy and kill, is indicative of the materiality of capitalism – its bestial, life-threatening, human-killing materiality. Fukushima stems from the immanence of the expansive, accumulation-based mode of production in the various capitalisms. The Fourth World War has not taken on the form of a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, it is happening now. The Fourth World War has a double feature, a red one and a green one
Comments Off
Nuclear Catastrophe, Fukushima, The Fourth World War, Immateriality, Forsmark, "the Information Society" and the Red-Green Crisis of Capitalism
christian fuchs, March 16th 2011Tags: Alternatives, Atom, capitalism, crisis, Financial Crisis, Forsmark, Fukushima, Immateriality, Nuclear Catastrophe, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Power Plant, Red-Green Socialism, The Fourth World War, "the Information Society"
Posted in Uncategorized


text:
Farmers Guardian is once again teaming up with New Holland to offer you the use of an exclusive T6 tractor for a year.
Be one of the first to witness the benefits of the new T6.175 Dynamic CommandTM with Dual Clutch Technology!
ENTRY FORM: Enter the New Holland T6 prize draw
New Holland has further enriched the T6 Series offering with the new Dynamic CommandTM, transmission, boasting certified class leading fuel efficiency and packed with productivity enhancing features for extra operator comfort. T6.145, 155, 165 & 175 are only models in this segment to feature an 8-step semi powershift transmission, delivering seamless gear shifting and exceptional ease of use.
Click here to view our terms and conditions.


text: Dr Julian Lewis: Does my hon. Friend [James Cartlidge] agree that an important start has been made on building up that mutual trust by the candour and openness with which the Prime Minister and Chancellor accepted the verdict of the people, even though it went against their own strongly held beliefs? We must carry that forward by ensuring that we observe the spirit, as well as the letter, of the people's decision.


text:
1. And it came to pass that Richard spake out on the subject of food.
2. "What if human meat is grown? Could we overcome our taboo against cannibalism?" he asked.
"No, it's not beef, it's not pork. Have another guess!"
3. For he had begun to tire of the land of milk and honey in which he found himself in his old age. Especially the honey, which his thousands of admirers sent him daily.
4. For Richard had cried out in woe at the loss of his favourite honey pot to the guardians of the port that is called Air. Which was all the fault of Bin Laden.
5. And now he craved the flesh of Man.
6. The lunch of the ploughman, the pie of the shepherds, and the stew of the biologist, all these he craved.
7. The toad in the hole craved he not, neither the rare delicacy known as spam.
A dish fit for a celebrity atheist.
8. And many mocked Richard, but other devout people supported him.
9. For the Ecumenical Episcopalian-Aztec Fellowship said that in a very real sense Richard was to be commended.
10. Moreover, the Hannibal Lecteran Church wished to feast with the great professor.
11. Indeed, he was even blessed by the Catholic Diocese of the Borneo head-hunters, who had been praised by the Bishop Sorondo for their social teachings.
"The head-hunters will be meeting me somewhere round here for dinner."
12. But the friends of Richard hardened their hearts against the cooking-pots of Dawkins.
13. Even the learned atheist that is called Grayling refused to partake of Tête d'agent d'assurances à la Dawkins avec pommes frites. For alas! he had his own woes.
14. Yeah, he had discovered that Brexodus was like unto the Great War, that Maysis was using the gas of mustard, that the Rees that is Mogg was literally the Kaiser, and that millions had already been slain.
15. Wherefore then should he divert himself with the lighter pastimes of the table?
16. So Richard ate alone.


text:
Triton Aqua Channel
Triton Aqua Channel is a PVC drainage conduit designed to control water ingress in below ground situations. It is fitted around the perimeter of the floor at the vulnerable wall/floor junction and is particularly suited for use in conjunction with Isola Platon cavity drain membranes. Water entering the building through the walls is controlled behind the Platon membrane, and diverted down to the Aqua Channel at the base of the wall. The water enters the Aqua Channel through pre-drilled drainage holes and must then be diverted to a suitable drainage point, either natural, or a sump and mechanical pump. As a general rule a minimum of one sump/discharge point is required for every 50 linear metre run of Triton Aqua Channel.


text:
Hello Everyone!
If you like to model or take pix (for fun or professionally), then this event is for you!
Take pix that night! Get dozens of images to add to your portfolio!
SNAPM is on JULY 31st: 9PM - 1AM
Bayonne Arts Factory - 280 Avenue E Bayonne NJ 07002
Check out the website (www.snapmup.com) for our
FEATURED models, photogs and MUAS for this month!
We have some HOT MODELS and AWESOME PHOTOGS showing up from NYC/NJ/PA
We also have some great fun stuff happening that night:
- SNAPM is now SPONSORED by .PSD Magazine (www.psdmag.org) We will be giving away copies at the next SNAPM!
- SNAPM will be accepting donations for PFA (People for Animals Rescue Organization)
- Ocean Clark will be doing body painting at the next SNAPM July 31st. You will be able to photograph these painted models throughout the night!
- More FREE-FOR-ALL STATIONS will be SET UP FOR JULY 31st! Cost: FREE!
- Miss Chloe A Creepy's "PIMP MY TSHIRT Contest for MODELS" (replacing runway this month) (Prizes include Tshirts from WD Syndicate - a $25 value)
- Massages by Jamie (http://www.myspace.com/makesyoufly)
Yeap, that's right, get a massage at SNAPM!
- CHANGES FOR SNAPM: Less tables, half a room of shooting stations! (3 stations)
- Female Model pose off contest (prizes include MAC, MACYS & more!)
- Male model walkoff contest (prizes include tshirts from WD Syndicate)
- Visit www.SNAPMUP.com to see all of this month's features!
- Veronica Thomas and Vix studios, creators of www.TheSnapShotSynidcate.com are now highly involved with SNAPM and will be helping out.
CONTEST - Winner receives a copy of .PSD Magazine (a $20 value)
SNAPM will choose the best image from submitted pictures of the next event on JULY 31st.
The photographer with SNAPM's favorite shot of the month will be given a copy of .PSD Magazine.
You can submit your image to the website www.snapmup.com with the subject line "PHOTOG CONTEST SUBMISSION" in the description section of the upload!
Winners will be chosen by August 15th and messaged to let you know you've won!
Winner must be able to attend the AUGUST 28th or SEPT SNAPM event to receive their prize.
CONTEST - Winner receives a gift basket of prizes including a Gift Certificate to Macys, Free Samples of Makeup and more!
SNAPM will choose the best FEMALE MODEL image from submitted pictures of the next event on JULY 31st.
The MODEL with SNAPM's favorite shot of the month will be given a gift basket at the next SNAPM on AUGUST 28th
You can submit your image to the website www.snapmup.com with the subject line "MODEL CONTEST SUBMISSION" in the description section of the upload!
Winners will be choose by August 15th and messaged to let them know they've won!
Model must be able to attend AUGUST 28th or SEPT SNAPM event to receive their prize.
CONTEST - Winner receives $50
SNAPM is looking for a NEW LOGO!
If you or someone you know has a great idea on how to improve our logo, the winner receives $50.
The contest ends August 15th!!!
Logo must include a text treatment and a camera
FINAL Logo must be 300 res dpi starting at 8 inches
NO STOCK IMAGES, the camera must be uniquely designed.
The current font I am using is humanst521 please use something similar
The color on the M is : web - 6dc9eb
I want a little starburst or flash on the camera's flash.
Logo must be able to be turned into a 1 or 2 color print for promotional materials
Logo must include website url without the "www"
Entry submissions can be for web, just to see what you came up with.
I like the above logo, I just want it better!
Please mail firstname.lastname@example.com with the title : LOGO Design to be considered
We will email you back to confirm we received your entry and email you on August 20th if we want your design.
Until then, if you support SNAPM, please add this banner to your web sites, lj, model mayhem and myspace page
Thank you
Tarilyn Quinn


text: Product Description 18kt Elegant Diamond Hearts Necklace 18K Pendant Diamond .50CWT 14k Yellow Gold In Very Good Condition 15" in length This sparkling Heart necklace features three heart shapes with a pendant diamond inside. Free Shipping in the U.S. and U.S. territories! Yes we do ship Internationally! For any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 702-272-0006. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!


text:
Timbaland has worked with Jay-Z for more than a decade, producing some of Hova's biggest singles, including "Big Pimpin'" and "Dirt Off Your Shoulder." The Virginia producer says that Jigga's new Magna Carta Holy Grail album is the Brooklyn rapper's finest artistic statement. "This is the best Jay-Z album," Timbaland says in an interview with REVOLT. "I told him, I said, 'All The Blueprint, those were good. But this is your first, first big album for the new millennium."
Even though Timbaland produced several Magna Carta Holy Grail songs, he discusses in the REVOLT interview that he and Jay-Z had to reconcile after falling out. Timbaland says he flew to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York last year during Jay-Z's eight-show run to open the arena in order to move past their differences. "It was over petty stuff," Timbaland says of the former friction between them. "It was more personal stuff, disagreements. It was not no industry-related. It was more personal and I was wrong. I was wrong. When I was working with Justin [Timberlake on his The 20/20 Experience album], he sent me a text. 'We need to talk. We need to hook back up.'"
When the two met, Timbaland says the problems were quickly resolved. "We looked at each other and just gave each other a hug," he says. "He was like, 'What you been doing, man?' 'Man,' I said, 'I'm right. I'm back. I got my mind right.' He said, 'You look totally different.' I was like, 'I get it now. I understand life a little more.'"
Timbaland also discusses his addictive personality during the interview, as well as his former addiction to oxycontin. "I was popping pills," he says.
Once Timbaland got past his addiction and repaired his relationship with Jay-Z, the two started recording new material that is featured on Magna Carta Holy Grail. "The first song that we did that sparked everything off, we did the song called 'Picasso [Baby],' which is the hardest song on that record," he says. "That sound set the tone for how the whole album was going to be.
"It's a good album, man," Timbaland adds. "It's a great Hip Hop album…It's going to change Hip Hop."
RELATED: Jay-Z Signs Timbaland To Roc Nation


text:
Traditionally, the fall is the strongest anime season in terms of quality. This season of anime has been no exception; highly anticipated titles such as 3-gatsu no Lion and Hibike Euphonium 2 have been hyped for several weeks. But while the Fall 2016 season of anime is still in its early stage, one show has distinguished itself from the rest in terms of exclamation points: Keijo!!!!!!!!.
A innovative new anime about girls competing to knock each other off platforms while wearing swimsuits, Keijo!!!!!!!! features an unheard of eight exclamation points in its title. Experts have already claimed that Keijo!!!!!!!! has the most exclamation points in recent memory and may already be in contention to have the most exclamation points ever.
It is no doubt that fans, much like the title of the anime, are filled with excitement over Keijo!!!!!!!!, but some critics are skeptical of the show's early praise.
"I mean, sure Keijo!!!!!!!! has lots of exclamation points, but people saying it's the most exclamation ever are overreacting; we're only one episode in for crying out loud," Matthew Zimmerman of Matt's Anime Review Blog tells Anime Maru. "Typical anime fans, something new and shiny comes along and they forget the classics like Shugo Chara!!! Dokki Doki Party and Cowboy Bebop!!"
Most critics have been raving about Keijo!!!!!!!! — the show has already distinguished itself from contenders by containing 29% of this season's exclamation points. Other inferior anime of note are Yuri!!! On Ice and Okusama ga Seito Kaichou!+!. Hibike! Euphonium, with only one exclamation point, proved to be a disappointment and objectively demonstrated that Kyoto Animation is overrated.


text:
Sands Player's Club 20th Anniversary Extravaganza! 2MILLION Point Giveaway
Celebrate our Player's Club 20th Anniversary with us November 20-26th, 2016.
Sunday – Wednesday play a fun Kiosk game and take home Cash, FreePlay and Great Prizes!
Thursday Play in our $600 Slot Tournament
Friday and Saturday
Hot Seat Drawings take place at 6PM, 6:30PM, 7PM, 7:30PM, 9PM, 9:30Pm, 10PM and 10:30PM – One winner at each time will take away $50 in FreePlay and Dinner in the Copa Bar and Grill!
8PM Friday and Saturday 5 winners will have a chance to winner between 10,000 and 1 MILLION points! One winner each night WILL WIN 1 MILLION POINTS.
Please see the Guest Service Center for more information and official rules.


text:
About JessM
Jessica Miller is a former Jewcy Editorial Intern. She recently graduated from Barnard College with a B.A. in religion and a minor in English. She is currently trying to make it as a real person in New York City.
Jewcy Zeitgeist: MacDonald's Removes Transfat, Gayness From its Menu
VIDEO: Sacha Baron Cohen Wreaks Havoc at Milan Fashion Week
By JessM September 26, 2008
Sacha Baron Cohen and his Austrian fashionista alter ego, Bruno, are taking a hiatus from filming American heterosexual males squirm in the presence of homosexual affection to make Italian homosexual males squirm in the presence of seemingly horrendous heterosexual fashion … Read More
Must Have: Obamica Yarmulkes from Vanity Kippah
Must Have: Onili's Phat Trax
Jewcy Reader Challenge: Kevin Powell's Bacon Jokes Edition
By JessM August 5, 2008
This week's "D'oh!" moment comes courtesy of former Real World star and straight- outta-Brooklyn's-10th-Congressional-District US House of Representatives hopeful, Kevin Powell. The New York Post reports that while at a meet and greet dinner in Williamsburg, Powell promised a room … Read More


text:
According to Awear Solutions, offline is the new online. The Israel-based startup is attempting to make shopping even easier by combining revolutionary technology and streetwear fashion into a mobile app.
Let's put it into a scenario. Picture yourself walking down the street. You see someone wearing a cute scarf, possibly of the floral variety, and want to know where they got it. However, the stranger wearing the scarf just broke up with her boyfriend and is bolting to a friends house with two tubs of ice cream. You don't want to invade her personal space, so instead of asking where her scarf is from you take out your phone and open the Awear app. Standing a few feet away, you scan her outfit and the entire look instantly pops onto your phone with all product information. It's hard to believe this technology could be real, but Awear is continuing to develop this app that coincides with dime-sized microchips embedded in the clothing.
To test the app, Awear teamed up with DKNY on Monday at their Madison Avenue location to have an Easter egg hunt. The store tagged 20 items and guests who attended the event downloaded Awear and selected an egg. These 20 eggs were linked with an item in the store and as you walked around, your screen changed red if you were close and blue if you were further away. Once your egg was found, their app gave full details of the product it was with.
What are your thoughts about the Awear app? Do you think popular brands will want to embed this chip into their clothing? Tweet us your thoughts – @Fashionotes!
Via Fashion Times


text:
- Description
* Signature Design by Ashley Collection.
* Two convenient USB ports are located at the head of the frame for connecting your electronics.
* Maximize comfort with a zoned massage feature allowing you to massage only upper or lower body or both at the same time from a LED wireless remote control.
* With the touch of a button, turn on LED lighting for soft illumination under the bed.
* Wall hugging adjustable base stays away from headboards and footboards for smooth, silent motion.
* Platform and storage bed frames are compatible.
Dimensions and Weights:
Items Dimensions Weights Queen Adjustable Base 59.75" W x 77.00" D x 14.00" H 216 lbs
- Additional Information
Additional Information
Color White Ship Time 5-10 Business Days Items Included Queen Adjustable Base Design By No SKU # M9X632 Manufacturer Ashley
- Reviews
- Coordinating Items
Related Products


text:
Sheffield United's Under 23s came from behind to grab a point against league leaders Nottingham Forest thanks to a spirited second half performance where the hosts did enough to think they could have nicked all three points on another occasion.
Reece York was once again the player to find the net with just eight minutes of the match remaining after a deflected effort from a Forest trialist had given the visitors the lead on a counter attack.
On a wet and blustery night in Chesterfield it took both sides some time to find their rhythm during a quiet first 45 minutes, but United came close when Tashae Andall-Gibbons drove a ball across goal which just evaded Sam Ackroyd.
Forest came close to taking the lead on the half an hour mark when a powerful free-kick was well pushed away by Jordan Amissah, while Jake Young forced a save out of Jordan Smith at the other end just before half-time.
The visitors had dominant spells on the ball in the first half but the second half was a much more open affair as the Blades began to settle into their game and play their football in search of an opener.
Young came closer still when some good play from Andall-Gibbons and Callum Gribbin gave him space inside the box, but his low effort was well blocked by Smith.
Minutes later the visitors snatched the opening goal. A quick break ended in the trialist cutting in from the left and firing an effort which left Amissah with no chance after taking a big deflection off Ashton Hall.
But the Blades responded well as Andy Hughes made three changes in the space of 10 minutes, introducing Sammy Ompreon, Stephen Mallon and Iliman Ndiaye.
It was right wing-back Keenan Ferguson who should have equalised when he was played in down the right channel, only to slice his shot wide of the near post.
Young sent a header straight at Smith moments later before the equaliser did finally come when York cut inside his marker on the left and lofted the ball over everyone into the far corner of the net to level the scores.
The final minutes were fraught and frantic as both sides searched for a winner, United denied firstly by Smith as Ferguson broke through once again down the right before Gribbin saw a stoppage time corner bounce agonisingly back off the post.
Blades: Amissah, Ferguson, Boyes (Mallon 70), Gordon, Hall, Belehouan, York, Gribbin, Ackroyd (Ompreon 64), Young, Andall-Gibbons (Ndiaye 74).
Unused: S. Kelly, Sheppeard.


text:
A scholar of civil society in the Middle East, I study how civic groups and organizations work to build change from the ground up.
I am an Associate Professor at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a Faculty Affiliate of the Indiana University Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. I have also served as a Visiting Scholar at the American University in Cairo (Egypt) and Birzeit University (Palestine). My research examines how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations, and grassroots groups work to promote change in the Middle East. I have conducted fieldwork in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Qatar.
My book, Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond (Oxford University Press, 2020), uncovers the strategies that Egyptian NGOs have used to advance the aims of the country's 2011 Arab Spring uprisings.
My second book project explores how grassroots voluntary groups in Palestine are mobilizing popular resistance and reviving a culture of voluntarism and solidarity in Palestinian society.
My work has also appeared in Social Problems, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Nonprofit Policy Forum, and VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations.
I hold a PhD in Public Policy from Duke University.


text:
Democratic Rep: Amend Constitution To Allow Control Of Speech
– A Democratic representative is calling for an amendment to the United States Constitution that would allow for some legislative restriction of freedom of speech.
"We need a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to control the so-called free speech rights of corporations," Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) was quoted as saying by CNS News.
He reportedly made these comments while speaking at the Annesbrooks HOA candidate Forum held last month.
In a video obtained by the website, Johnson asserts that "corporations control … patterns of thinking."
"They control the media. They control the messages that you get," he added. "And these folks … are setting up a scenario where they're privatizing every aspect of our lives as we know it. So, wake up! Wake up! Let's look at what's happening."
Corporations and unions are protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution because of the ruling in "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission," which found that a state law prohibiting corporations from making political campaign contributions using their treasury funds was unconstitutional.
The ruling additionally stated that the spending was a form of political speech that is protected by the First Amendment, according to the official blog of the Supreme Court of the United States.
"These corporations, along with the people they support, other millionaires who they're putting into office, are stealing your government," Johnson was quoted as saying by CNS News. "They're stealing the government and the U.S. Supreme Court was a big enabler with the Citizens United case."


text:
Back in December, we here at Crossfade had a chat with Ben UFO about his Hessle Audio label's roots in the U.K.'s early underground dubstep scene.
Well, David Kennedy (AKA Pearson Sound and Ramadanman) is another Hessle cofounder, not to mention the label's foremost producer. And he boasts a forward-thinking sound that's evolved from early dubstep forays to postdubstep or future bass.
"I think the commercialization [of dubstep] was inevitable once it started increasing in popularity," Kennedy tells us. "It did bother me for a few months or so when it started happening. But then I realized it's better to focus your energy on doing something positive. Also, the crowd at these big commercial parties and festivals look like they're having an amazing time too.""
See also:
-Ultra Ravers Boost Miami Tourism, Pack Hotels Through March at $238.12 Per Night
-Ben UFO on Dubstep: "Now It's a Huge Global Movement, I No Longer Feel a Part of It"
-Electric Pickle Not Closing or Relocating: "Official Reopening Date Is April 26"
"I can't really predict where the music will go in the next few years," Kennedy admits. "If you'd have played me a few years ago the music we have released recently, I wouldn't have seen that coming! There are always new producers popping up who are coming with fresh sounds. Someone like Mala, one of the originators, has always said he believes that there's much more to be explored within the dubstep tempo, which is what he's doing with his Mala in Cuba live project with great results."
As for Kennedy's own production work, it shows no signs of slowing down.
"I'll be releasing some new music in the next month or so, which I'm excited to get out there," he promises. "I'm sitting on quite a lot of tracks and have had a really productive spell in the studio, so I'm definitely going to get some of those out there."
We Believe Local Journalism is Critical to the Life of a City
Engaging with our readers is essential to Miami New Times's mission. Make a financial contribution or sign up for a newsletter, and help us keep telling Miami's stories with no paywalls.
Support Our Journalism
In fact, you'll get a chance to preview this fresh new material in the most intimate of settings when Kennedy throws down as Pearson Sound at Bardot on Saturday.
"I love intimate small rooms," says Kennedy. "I think sometimes in the bigger clubs and festivals, some of the more subtle music can get lost and not make much sense. I'm going to be bringing lots of my new productions to test out for sure."
Follow Crossfade on Facebook and Twitter @Crossfade_SFL.


text:
Why are the actual 2012 municipal liquid fuels payments lower than the corrected estimates sent out in November 2011? Differences in estimated payments and actual payments are the result of both the correction from the new census numbers as well as the actual receipts from tax revenue which were much lower than anticipated. Essentially two forces were pushing the payment figures downward and upward making the estimated numbers difficult to predict. PennDOT attempts to anticipate these fluctuations in the fall estimate but is unable to control the many changes that occurred in this year's actual allocation.
The Bureau of Municipal Services recognizes that this creates a very confusing situation for local municipalities. By the time they receive their liquid fuels allocation this year they will have seen at least three different letters from the Bureau- each with a different figure for 2012 Liquid Fuels Allocation. The Bureau will assist withthe explanation however possible.
Questions regarding this can be directed to Bryan Hanisko, Financial Consulting Division Manager, at 717-425-7071.
Reprinted from the Pennsylvania Borough News May 2012


text:
Wait, John Daly Won The 1995 British Open?!
July 13, 2015
Sure, John Daly had won a major at the 1991 PGA Championship. But did anyone really think he'd win another big one by the time 1995 rolled around? And at the Home of Golf? Consider that Daly hadn't recorded a top-10 finish in his previous 26 starts when he arrived at St. Andrews for the 1995 Open, failing to make it to the weekend in 11 of those events.
But something clicked that week at St. Andrews. Of course, it didn't hurt that the Old Course was a perfect fit for his "grip it and rip it" motto.
Following his magical week (Wait, he won with an Ultra? Old Tom Morris may have played with a better golf ball.) at the Old Course, Daly only had one top 10 in each of the next two seasons. And his only top 25 at the British Open since was a T-15 at, yep, St. Andrews in 2005. You could say his career after this victory was, well, a drag.
But the 1995 Open also had other important story lines. For instance, it was the first time Tiger Woods played in the event. Here he is, just a college kid, chilling on the Swilcan Bridge. Woods finished T-68 that week, but he would win the next two Opens at the Old Course.
And remember Michael Campbell? The guy who topped Tiger at the 2005 U.S. Open? Well, a decade before that, he should have won another major. The 54-hole leader stumbled to a final-round 76, though, to finish T-3 -- just one shot out of a playoff.
But Daly was the biggest star that week. Just look at that backswing. And look at that full-flowing mullet!
And look at that windbreaker/pullover. Vintage Daly. For four rounds, it all came together for JD and it looked like he was going to win with a six-under total. But then. . .
Constantino Rocca happened. One of the all-time clutch putts (following one of the all-time chunks under pressure) got the Italian into a playoff. Come to think of it, an Italian winning the Open actually might make the list of things less likely to happen than John Daly winning the Open.
How stunning was Rocca's shot? This was the shocked/horrified/devastated reaction of Daly and his wife, Paulette Dean, as they watched on a TV monitor.
But Daly managed to regroup and shoot 1 under in the four-hole aggregate playoff to beat Rocca by four. John Daly -- John Daly! -- was officially "the champion golfer of the year."
Daly received the claret jug and celebrated with his new wife, Paulette Dean. Four years later, she would be the second of Daly's four ex-wives. But let's focus on the positives. This day was all about Daly winning his second major. Well, and Rocca's crazy putt. Oh, and. . .
John Daly. Man of the people.
And boy, do the people love him. Lucky for them, since Daly won, he'll play in the event as a former champ until he's 60. Well, fingers crossed he will. . .
And finally, we leave you with this: John Daly walking on a beach wearing his sharpest 90s outfit with the wind blowing through that glorious mullet might be the greatest golf photo ever.


text:
The Chief Speaks
Chief Justice John Roberts gave his first speech as Chief Justice this Wednesday. Originally, the Chief was not going to deliver any speeches during his first term on the Court. What made him change his mind? An invitation from this woman...When Mrs. Reagan asked Roberts to be the guest speaker at the annual (and aptly named) Reagan Lecture at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, he couldn't turn the former first lady down. Roberts served in the Office of White House Council for President Reagan.
I find this segment of the article especially interesting...
He expressed special thanks to the archivists at the Reagan Library for preparing thousands of pages of documents related to his work in the Reagan administration for the Senate Judiciary Committee.Nice quote.
One of the documents was a 1986 resignation letter he wrote to Reagan that said, "As a lawyer it was a source of great satisfaction to serve a president who appreciated the framers' vision of a limited federal government of laws, not men."
EDIT: You can watch the Chief's speech here. There's probably going to be a commercial at the beginning, just so you know. There is also a short Q&A session at the end. The Chief Justice is a pretty funny guy. It's worth a look.


text:
Greek Life
Interested in Joining?
The Western Greek community consists of 16 national fraternities and 10 national sororities with over 1,000 student members throughout the community. Why would you not want to join an organization that offers the following things:
- Leadership Development
- Scholarship
- Community Service and Philanthropy
- Lifelong Friendship
- Campus Involvement
- A Support Network
Each organization maintains its own traditions and heritage, but they all share the common ideals listed above.
Why Join?
Thoughts on Being Greek
How has being Greek positively affected/changed you?
Being Greek has played a very large role on me. I spent my freshman year here at WIU non-Greek, and I never did anything, wasn't involved, had a couple close friends I could count on. After joining Delta Zeta last year as a sophomore, I have allowed my leadership qualities to show and I have gotten extremely involved. I now hold a position in my house along with PHC, and I am also the president of Colleges Against Cancer. Being a sorority has shown me the opportunities that are out there and all you have to do is go for it.
-- Colleen Pratl


text:
Three Florida men learned the rule about knives and gun fights the hard way:
A man was shot in Wellington Saturday night after pulling a knife and threatening another man.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says three men came to the home on Galleria Street seeking the homeowner's son.
The homeowner came out and got into a verbal dispute with them.
One of the men threatened him with a knife.
The homeowner pulled out his gun and shot that individual, according to PBSO.
All three of the aggressors now face criminal charges. The man who was shot was treated for his injuries, which were not life-threatening.
It was not the smartest move for the homeowner to leave his home to confront the trio, but at least he had the intelligence to bring his concealed firearm when he stepped outside. The better option would have been to have the discussion through the door and avoiding the need to draw a weapon at all.
Remember, folks, that it's better to avoid situations like this if at all possible.


text:
Leapbeer Review #112 Apricot Unfiltered Wheat Ale by Pyramid Breweries
This is another sampling from my acquired haul from Viti, thanks again to Darcie & Kevin for picking this up. This is a very fruit flavoured (and scented) wheat beer.
It pours to a lovely cloudy orange colour. The scent of apricot is very heavy. It also seems very heavily carbonated. The taste is quite sweet, with a distinct apricot flavour. I guessed that they must use dried apricots to get such a concentration of flavour. There is no real bitter note to this beer, but the prolific bubbles crisply finish the taste. As I drink down on this it leaves very minimal lacing on the glass. Another note is that the sweetness is bordering on cloying by the end of the glass. It's a refreshingly different beer, but I doubt I'd go back for a 2nd right away as it is very overpowering. It's served from a 12oz (355ml) bottle at 5.1% ABV.
Leapbeer #112 is Apricot Unfiltered Wheat Ale By Pyramid Breweries (of Seattle, WA)
Thanks for reading


text:
I recently shaved off most of my pubic hair, but then I broke out in a terrible rash with little red and white heads that are so painful, it hurts to wear underwear. Help!
Getting that bare look down there is indeed a tricky task, since that sensitive pubic area can easily become irritated and inflamed. To rid yourself of the nasty rash, apply witch hazel (for its healing properties), then hydrocortisone cream (to reduce swelling and itching) to the area once a day, says NYC dermatologist Anita Cela. If that doesn't work, see a doctor so she can determine if you have an infection.
If you want to give shaving another shot, follow Cela's smooth-skin suggestions: First, apply a moisturizer with alpha-hydroxy or glycolic acid to the area the night before. In the morning, apply a thick moisturizer to minimize friction, then shave in the direction of hair growth.
We like Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Daily Therapeutic Body Moisturizer, $8.49. You may also want to try a shaving cream containing benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacteria and helps prevent breakouts. A good one: Peter Thomas Roth 21st Century Shave Cream, $22. Postshave, apply witch hazel and another dose of moisturizer to further ensure against a rash.


text:
Tony Bellew Ends Heavyweight Dream; Admits Wilder and Joshua are 'Too Much'; Could He Crash World Boxing Super Series party?
There is something about former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew that is pretty inspiring.
Bellew, if you remember correctly, last tasted defeat in November of 2013, when he dropped a unanimous decision loss to WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson in the champion's native Canada. Since that defeat, Bellew has reeled off nine straight victories, including seven stoppages.
Perhaps the most notable of those victories took place in March of last year, when he surprisingly stopped former heavyweight champion David Haye in the late rounds. Bellew and Haye are schedule to go at it again, for May 5 inside of the O2 Arena in London, and Bellew should likely emerge as a viable name, win, lose, or draw.
But what does the future hold for Bellew? Following the Haye rematch, which will take place at the heavyweight limit, Bellew has said that he actually has no interest in facing either WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder or IBF/WBC champion Anthony Joshua.
Instead, Bellew has his sights on Joshua's next foe, WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
"My plan was to beat Haye and go for Joseph Parker, who I believed I could beat," Bellew said recently in an interview with BBC.com. "Now I have to look past fighting the heavyweight champion of the world now, the dream isn't going to come true."
Very candid from Bellew, who continued.
"I believe Joshua will defeat Parker and I'm not touching the WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, no chance in this world," Bellew admitted. "He's huge and I'm not going anywhere near Joshua. These modern-day heavyweights are just too big."
Bellew stepped up from cruiserweight to heavyweight when he upset Haye inside of the O2 Arena in London. In doing so, Bellew was the WBC champion at cruiserweight, and he still holds the "Emertius" title, meaning he can return and challenge their champion, who is presently WBC/WBO kingpin Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk is part of the highly-entertaining World Boxing Super Series tournament, which began in late 2017, and features the cruiserweight and super middleweight classes.
Bellew reportedly turned down the chance to enter tournament, which will see one man holding all four titles at cruiserweight. Ukraine's Usyk reached the final over the weekend and will face either Russia's Murat Gassiev (IBF champion) or Cuban Yunier Dorticos (WBA champion) before the summer. Gassiev and Dorticos fight this weekend in Russia.
Bellew definitely seems to have interest in facing the tournament's winner, however.
"I still very much believe it is my division," stated Bellew. "I still see myself as a cruiserweight and there's a huge opportunity available for me there. This World Boxing Super Series has been a breath of fresh air.
"Hopefully Usyk comes through the final and I am happy to face him," Bellew added. "I am 100% certain I could find a way to beat him and it would be very hard. If I say 'Usyk I want my WBC belt back', he has to face me or lose it."
Strong words from Bellew, but one had to admit he is a very viable name for the winner of the tournament. Let's see hope Bellew does in the Haye rematch first, however.


text:
This is the essential Music Together class, one that a child can attend from birth to age four through all nine song collections. This class follows the recommendations of child development researchers—grouping children of a variety of ages because this fosters natural, family-style learning. Younger children enjoy watching and imitating older ones; older children learn by leading younger ones; and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together.
Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching, or exploring musical instruments. Any caregivers—parents, grandparents, nannies—can bring the children. The whole family is welcome for this important family music experience. Spring, Fall & Winter semesters are 10 weeks. Summer semester is 6 weeks. You'll enjoy new songs every semester!
A new way to make Music Together: Outside! These classes are typically held on the lawn of a private residence, but are open to the public with a reservation.
Limited time offer! Until we can gather in our group Music Together classes again, we're bringing the live music fun to your front porch, outside! Cost is $25 per family, up to 3 families per time slot. Book your 15-ish minute time slot for 4 consecutive weeks, or let us know if you want to book a la carte.
Don't see a time slot in your town that works for your schedule? Contact us!
Limited time offer! Until we can gather in our group Music Together classes again, we're bringing the live music fun to your front porch, outside! Cost is $25 per family, up to 3 families per time slot. Book your 15-ish minute time slot a la carte. Or let us know if you want to book 4 consecutive weeks.
¡Canta! ¡Juega! ¡Aprende! en nuestra clase divertida e interactiva de Music Together! Si ya hablas español o simplemente quieres estimular el cerebro de tu hijo con una lengua extranjera, esta clase de música y movimiento es para ti.
Sing! Play! Learn! In our fun and interactive Music Together class! If you already speak Spanish or just want to stimulate your child's brain with a foreign language, this music and movement class is for you!
Jingle Bells! Rudolph! Frosty the Snowman! Feliz Navidad! And many more!
Join us for a holiday-themed music cass as we celebrate the songs of the season!
Classes are open to the public & space is limited. Reservations are required to avoid overcrowding, & all events have sold out for the past two years. So click on over to reserve a seat now!
Cost: $15 per child, $8 sibling, $5 sibling (same family). Infants under 7 months are always free with a registered sibling.
Check out our FREE Holiday Sing Alongs at a library or bookstore near you on our Facebook Events page here.
Contact us to book a private Holiday Sing Along at your location for up to 20 kids age 4 & younger. Price starts at $225.
Get up to 10 of your neighbors together, outside 6 feet apart, and let's have an interactive sing-along concert! $20 per family. (Must have access to electrical outlet.)


text:
From the Coupons.com Deal Hunter:
This TCL Roku Smart LED TV delivers all of your favorite content with over 3,000 streaming channels and apps like Netflix, Amazon video and more easily accessible through your home screen in a sleek modern design. You won't miss a thing with 1080P high definition display paired with an advanced refresh rate and dual-band Wifi. To make this deal even sweeter sign up for Dell Advantage to receive 5% back in rewards and free express shipping. Check out more great savings for Dell at Coupons.com.
Deal Details: $269.99 (Reg. price $419.99).
Deal Dates: Valid for limited time only.


text:
Many people are looking for a shed that is under 8' 6" tall due to permit or subdivision restrictions.
We only have one style of sheds that is under the 8' 6" height level and that is the 4' mini barn. It is called 4' mini barn because it has 4' sidewalls, but it is 8' at the peak and with the pitch of the roof will provide plenty of head room but just doesn't give you any loft space.
10x10 4' mini barn wood siding storage shed
The next taller style shed is an a-frame shed which is at approximately 9' 10" tall. We also have a dutch barn style shed which is 2' 6" taller than the 4' mini barn. The dutch barn has 6' 6" sidewalls from the ground to the roof line and is 10' 6" tall at the peak.
So the 4' mini barn is almost 2' shorter than the a-frame shed.
The mini barn sheds come with double doors and one window. On the 8' wide mini barn they come with 4' wide double doors and the 10' wide sheds have 5' double doors and the 12' and 14' wide come standard with 6' wide double doors.
The mini barn sheds are built in wood siding storage sheds and vinyl siding storage sheds.
Here are the sizes and pricing for the wood 4' mini barns and the vinyl 4' mini barns.
You get to pick what color you want on the mini barn. The wood shed paint colors and vinyl siding shed colors are shown to get an idea on which color will match your home best.
Alan's Factory Outlet wood and vinyl 4' mini barn sheds are delivered for free in 21 local counties in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Delivery is available in all of Virginia and West Virginia.
The Amish built mini barn is delivered fully assembled. If you don't have enough room for a truck and trailer to back into the location you have for the shed we have a do it yourself wood shed kit. The shed kits are only available in the T1-11 wood siding and come painted with your choice of main color and trim color. You'll even get to pick the shingle color so the roof matches your home.
The wooden shed kits are all pre cut with all of the hardware included for an easy assembly process. They are delivered on a wood pallet and shrink wrapped awaiting you or your contractors assembly.
Going back to the mini-barn shed please keep in mind due to the 4' sidewalls the double doors would need to be on the end and the window would need to be placed on the opposite end of the door because placing a window on the side of this style shed would mean it would be so low when mowing or weed eating you would have a high probability of a rock breaking the window not to mention it would be very awkward to open and shut the window if it was on the side.
You could take away the window if you don't want it and sometimes we've had a customer who only wanted a 3' single door instead of the double door which is available. One size we didn't mention are the 6' wide mini barns which are only available in a 3' single door.
Take a look inside one of the 4' mini barns.
All of the heavy duty mini-barns are constructed with 2"x4" sidewalls and roof rafters 16" on center. You can see have steep the pitch of the roof is to allow for enough head room to stand up in it.
I hope this has given you some basic information about the 4' mini barn style building.