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Lefkada is one of the most beautiful islands in the Ionian Sea, with beaches such as Porto Katsiki and Eggremnoi.
Other destinations
Get in
By plane
Although Lefkas is an island, it's connected to the mainland by a causeway and floating bridge. The airport, near Preveza, is 20 minutes drive from Lefkas town, at the north tip of the island.
Charter flights from many European countries operate to Preveza from May through October. Olympic airways fly to Preveza several times a week throughout the year.
By bus
Athens is about 5 hours by bus, with several journeys per day.
By ferry
There are daily ferries to Vassiliki on Kefalonia, and Ithika, from the East coast town of Nidri. Ferries to Italy (Bari, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Trieste) run from Igominitza, about a 90 minute drive onto the mainland from Lefkas Town
Get around
Rental car is the most efficient mode of transportation. "Alexs" on the main Vasiliki road has a modest selection of Mopeds, Quad Bikes and Mountain Bikes for hire at cheap rates. Serious mountain bikers can enquire at Club Vass for rental of high end Mountain Bikes and biking equipment.
There is a bus/coach that leaves for Lefkada Town in the mornings from the main road next to Alexs rental place. The journey is around 38Km and takes between 1 and 1.5 hours.
Porto Katsiki beach is firm favourite with tourists. A relatively large and sandy beach surrounded by white cliffs. Whilst it is possible to drive to the beach and take the steps down the cliff, there are also daily boat trips that leave from Nidri and Vasiliki harbour. The journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours and can be fairly choppy sometimes. Don't forget the sea legs!
Beach Kite flying Sailing Boating Wind Surfing - some of the best in Europe on the South of the island in Vasiliki Relaxing
The wide and sheltered bay of Vasiliki in the South of the island is famous for its Wind Surfing due to the strong and consistent wind (known as "Eric" by enthusiasts) that blows down over the mountains in the afternoons. Cross winds of Beaufort force 9 has been recorded at the beach, but more typical is force 5 - 7 in the late afternoon. The section of beach in front of "Club Vass" is usually packed with Wind Surfers and can be quite a spectacle to watch. It is possible to hire Canoes and Katamarans as well as Wind Surfing equipment on this main stretch of beach.
Lefkas is over 70% mountainous and said to be one of the best mountain biking spots in Europe. There are many places to hire push bikes along the high street in Nidri, however these bikes are not very well suited for the terrain and are more suitable for just getting about the town. There is an independent company in Nidri which offers daily guided mountain bike rides for visitors and have specifically designed mountain bikes for the tracks and trails on the island.
The harbour at Vasiliki bay houses around 15 Restaurants and fast food outlets, all of which have covered seating outside next to the water. Be aware that on particularly warm evenings the water in some parts of the harbour smells and can be distracting when trying to relax and eat!
Food available at the harbour varies from traditional Greek cuisine, to simple meals such as beef burgers and chips and is relatively cheap. It is possible for 2 people to eat a large meal and drink wine for less than 25 Euros.
The most popular beers at the bars in Nidri and Vasiliki are Mythos and Amstel. There is a winery on the island (approx 8km from Vasiliki town) which produces "Lefkadian Land White", a white wine which can be bought cheaply in the supermarkets and restaurants.
Stay safe
Crime on the island is low. In Vasiliki it is not uncommon to see doors and windows left open overnight, or restaurant drinks fridges and ice cream freezers left outside overnight without a lock.
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You might think that because I've been lax in updating that I've fallen victim to the subtitle of this blog. You might think that I've forgotten about God, and understandably so.
This, however, is not the case. I had grandiose ideas that I would attend weekday Mass a few times a week, but weekday Mass is at 8am, and I'm often just dropping my girls off at 7:55am, which would make me about 15 minutes late getting there. Either that, or I'm in stained sweats with coffee/morning breath, having yet to make myself presentable. I'd show up late, thinking the priest would rather have me tardy than not at all, but it's Father Don't Call Me By My First Name Because It's Too Familiar, and so I feel a bit awkward clicking the heels of my slip-ons down the tiled aisle. Click, Click, Click, Yes Father Surname, I'm late.
I have been there once on a Friday, and managed to be only 7 minutes late, but still, I like to be on time. This is almost fully within my control, so barring any meltdowns with my youngest, I should be able to remedy this. I believe it would be to my benefit. And my kids'.
I spent the summer seeing God in my children, primarily when they were asleep. I still see God in them when I peek in on them before bed. But it's hard to see God in my children first thing in the morning. It becomes slightly easier after a cup of coffee, but then becomes difficult again when they begin arguing at the breakfast table.
They're so beautiful, it cracks open my heart just a little bit, making a mess. Children can be achingly lovely one moment, and near demonic the next. It is the nature and challenge of parenting.
One of my most frequent prayers is to be kind and present for my children. Sometimes I'm cross with them. Short. Abrupt. And I catch myself, hopefully then, but sometimes not until later, and I say a prayer for help and guidance.
I am guilty of being that person that cannot wait to be doing something outside of this home. And it's not that I think there is anything wrong with wanting to contribute something to the world outside of the domestic realm. But I think I give short shrift to what I do here, and that includes my children, who I will one day let loose upon this world. Sometimes when I realize the enormity of that, it can quickly overwhelm me. We have so much to teach them, and if I want them to be loving, kind, compassionate women, I have to model that for them. In how I treat others, yes, but also how I treat them.
So it's my mantra. Kind and present. Kind and present. Kind and present.
Have I written before that I'm a better parent when attending Mass regularly? I probably have. I'm probably repeating myself. But it's true. Going to Mass makes me a better parent. I could write a series of blog posts on the reasoning behind this. To be the most concise about it all, the most succinct, I guess I would just explain it as a clean slate. There's no other place where I feel I can sufficiently rid myself of the week's detritus: failures and mistakes and sins.
Sometimes when I take Communion, I feel awash in love. If you know me, you know how hard it is for me to type something like that. I am sarcastic, cynical, negative, jokey. I am uneasy stating that. It is a soft feather to my rough edges.
I hope one day the girls feel the same thing. It may take them 30 years, and it may happen in another church or faith. That's completely cool with me. As long as they realize there is always a new chance and beginning. Always a place to try again. And always a massive love that exists as a guiding force.
It's so lovely outside today that I think I'll take them to the park after I pick them up from school. Because I also see God in them when they laugh. Sleeping and laughing. I'm still working on the rest in between.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Kind and Present
You might think that because I've been lax in updating that I've fallen victim to the subtitle of this blog. You might think that I've forgotten about God, and understandably so.
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The Green School Awards program, now in its third year, is accepting applications for the 2010/2011 school year. Public or private K-12 students, teachers, classrooms, schools and school districts can apply. Application deadline is June 21, 2011. Winners will be announced at the Learn Green: Green Schools Conference and Expo in Palm Beach County in November 2011.
The Florida Green School Awards Program recognizes and documents the achievement of students, teachers and school administrators to enhance learning by implementing green school initiatives in Florida. Last year, applicants for the Florida Green School Awards program saved more than 43,000 gallons of water and 56,126,468 kilowatt hours of electricity and reduced waste by nearly 5 tons.
Additionally, the schools saved $5.2 million dollars through greening efforts. With that kind of green, Florida can keep about 106 teachers in the classroom, buy more than 10,000 new computers or 263,000 new text books. As for environmental rewards – cleaner water, cleaner air, less waste – priceless.
Though a school's traditional focus is on reading, writing and arithmetic, more schools are adding sustainability to the "things to learn" list. Since 16 percent of Florida's residents spend at least six hours a day, five days a week during the academic year at school, the campus and the classrooms are also excellent venues for teaching and learning green habits that lead to a healthier school population, a healthier environment and a healthier bottom line.
If your school is greening, whether through a recycling program, water or energy conservation, flex fuel or a school garden, you can apply for a Green School Award. If you know someone in school who is doing great green things – student, teacher, administrator or support staff – encourage them to apply as well. One easy way to protect air and water quality, conserve water and reduce waste (both environmentally and financially) is to green your school and share the information with others.
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When it comes to self-storage, Virginia Beach is truly a renter's market. Including new facilities going in, the city has more than 430 facilities! That means a total of about 236,500 individual units of varying sizes from 5'x5's to units for RVs and boats in a city of about 450,000.
As such, if a facility
Intense Competition
When it comes to self-storage, Virginia Beach is truly a renter's market. Including new facilities going in, the city has more than 430 facilities! That means a total of about 236,500 individual units of varying sizes from 5'x5's to units for RVs and boats in a city of about 450,000.
As such, if a facility doesn't close a rental agreement the first time a customer comes in, there's a good chance that the customer will find another facility. Most people don't rent any farther away from their homes than about a mile. Expect low prices and good deals.
A Coastal City
Since Virginia Beach is on the coast and gets hot in the summer, that causes evaporation over the ocean and humidity. There are often storm watches in place, and in the winter expect occasional snow and freezing rain.
The rarer conditions can cause people to simply stay indoors all day and make it impossible to get to a storage unit. Virginia Beach has very few snow plows, so if the streets get very icy or snow-covered, people stay put.
Basically, you will probably want to get climate control for your unit. Of course, this will depend on how long you plan to keep the unit itself. It's common for military personnel and moving families to use storage for about three months, then move out. If they do so during the mild winter in an average year, they probably won't need climate control. However, if you'll be renting all year or during the humid months, spend the extra to keep your possessions protected.
Due to the sometimes-unpredictable weather conditions, you may want to be insured beyond what the facility provides. Third party insurance is a good idea. Also, check your homeowner's or renter's policy to see if it extends to your storage.
On Storage Unit Sizes
In the last ten years or so, people in Virginia Beach have been storing more and more possessions. While 5'x5' and 5'x10' units used to be the most rented, now, 10'x10' units are the most popular. If you need a smaller size, you should have no trouble finding a unit at all and will probably find good deals as many are vacant. In fact, new facilities may not have anything lower than a 10'x10' at all because the lower sizes are so difficult to rent.
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John Warton, Marketing Director for American Classic Self-Storage, has used some innovative strategies to target potential renters. Many facilities rely on Yelp and other sites to get the word out, and that works well. Warton has made contacts in various Virginia Beach colleges, and those schools have put links to American Classic Self-Storage on their university website pages to help students find storage.
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In Fredericksburg, a short drive from Virginia Beach, American Classic Self-Storage has a renter with several very large units including a 20'x80' and a 40'x80' to house antique fire trucks for parades. In Williamsburg, a company that has a conference center and indoor water park rents 21 units to store inventory and more.
If you run a charity, ask about what benefits a self-storage facility offers. For example, to help a burgeoning new charity, a facility may give up to three months free rent. Be prepared to write up a one or two paragraph letter explaining your charity and what sort of assistance you would like. Many facilities are happy to work with charities, as this creates good will in the community.
Storage FAQ's
Do you have pest control?
Most facilities in Virginia Beach schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Do I need insurance for my storage unit?
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
How long is the lease and what are its terms?
Storage companies in Virginia Beach offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Is there anything unique to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Virginia Beach?
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Virginia Beach are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Virginia Beach.
If I lose my key, can you provide another one?
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
What are the prices of the storage spaces? Are prices based on the square footage of the storage space?
Generally the prices of storage units in Virginia Beach vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 26.0 and 595.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
How do I know what size storage I need?
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 25' X 40' unit when you really need a 1' X 1' unit. Please reference our size guide for more information.
What if I need more or less space after I move in?
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a size guide that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
Should I rent a drive-up or interior storage unit?
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
Will the company have access to my space?
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
Do you sell boxes and moving supplies?
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Will I receive a monthly invoice?
Most storage companies in Virginia Beach only provide invoices upon request.
What options do I have for payments? What forms of payment do you accept?
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Do you have different policies and prices for students or active military members?
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Virginia Beach offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our students and active military members pages to get detailed and updated information.
What access will I have to my belongings?
You have 71 facilities to choose from in Virginia Beach. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
What security measures are taken to protect the storage units?
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Virginia Beach to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
Do you accept deliveries for customers?
Most storage facilities in Virginia Beach accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
Can I rent climate-controlled spaces in Virginia Beach?
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Virginia Beach due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 33.8 to 44.6, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
Do you have advice on how to pack my storage space?
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
What storage space sizes are available?
In Virginia Beach, there are 71 storage facilities, with a total of 156 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 1' X 1' to 25' X 40'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Do you provide your customers with movers?
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in Virginia Beach. See our resource guide for movers in Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach, VA RV and Boat Storage
Virginia Beach is a temperate, East Coast beach town where the summers are hot and humid, but the winters are mild. There's plenty to do around town, including checking out the three-mile-long boardwalk with its entertainment and many restaurants.Still, if you're an RV owner, you know that in most areas, parking your rig in front of your home is not allowed. Chances are, you need to keep it in self-storage. Virginia Beach has 430 self-storage facilities, many of which have RV and boat storage. Whether you just bought your RV and are looking for storage, or you're considering changing facilities, this article can help.
Ask About BenefitsAn RV storage can be anything from a high-security parking lot to a well-kept building with individual, lockable garages for each rig. Some are simply a place to store your RV, while others want to make sure you can come and go whenever you like and provide certain support measures. For example, a great RV facility might have septic removal for RVs and a water hookup. It might even sell propane and firewood, so you'll be completely set before a big trip. When vacationing in your RV, you may want to head out early to beat traffic. Due to long distances involved and unexpected delays, you may drive back into Virginia Beach at 3:00 am. Therefore, search for facilities with 24 hour access.
Opting for a Flexible LeaseAny vacation involves expenses, and one great thing about vacationing in an RV is that in general RV spaces cost less than hotel rooms. However, you'll still need to pay for the restaurants and attractions you visit, plus gas, and any mementos you'd like to take home. So, if you can save money on self-storage while away, why not take advantage of the fact? Find out which facilities offer flexible leases, and ask about the specific policies. You may be able to pay less while on vacation!
The Importance of Security in Virginia BeachVirginia Beach is remarkable for many reasons, but when it comes to security, perhaps the most comforting thing to know is that crime is incredibly low in the area, and even lower than the rest of Virginia. Still, you probably don't want to leave your RV somewhere without security! A great self-storage security system includes gated access, a functioning camera system, good lighting, and more. Our article on storage security systems can fill you in on the best sort of self-storage security. Make sure the place you rent from has solid security.
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Virginia Beach, VA University Storage
Virginia Beach is a beautiful seaside city with plenty to do as well as great universities. The focus of the biggest Virginia Beach schools of higher education is getting students into great careers. Perhaps because of the local Navy base, Naval Air Station Oceana, all these schools are especially helpful to students in and leaving the military.When you move off to college, your dorm room or apartment room may not be large enough for all you want to bring. That's where self-storage comes in, and this article will help you get the most out of it.
What To BringThe two main universities in Virginia Beach are ECPI University with 10,000 students and Regent University with 6,500, for about 16,500 students. Whether you live on campus or not, figure out if you will need self-storage or not. To do this, write down a list of everything you plan to take with you. Figure out what you will need and want at home, and put that on one list. Put the rest on another list. Go over the lists a few times and think about if you really need to bring certain items. Once the lists are complete, the second list is what you should put in self-storage. Use it to figure out the size your unit will need to be. Most students will probably be fine with the smallest size, a 5'x5', but you may need a 5'x10' or larger.
Finding a FacilityIn addition to about 16,500 college students, Naval Air Station Oceana, the city's military base, has 10,000 military members, 11,000 family members, and 1,700 civilian employees, many of whom also need self-storage, especially when they first move to the base. The total population of the city is about 450,000, and it has a whopping 430 self-storage facilities with 236,500 individual units of varying sizes from 5'x5's to units for RVs and boats. In short, this is a renter's market. While it's a good idea to start comparing prices before you move to Virginia Beach, chances are, you won't have much trouble finding a unit.
Where to RentDeciding where to rent a unit can be tricky. Many people assume they will go to their storage unit on a daily basis but end up going maybe once every two or three months. Be honest with yourself. A low-priced unit close to home is idea, but if you have a car and know you won't go to your unit very often, then one across town that costs less will probably save you money.
Get a Unit with Climate ControlChances are, you'll want a unit with climate control. Virginia Beach has mild winters, but it also has humid summers, and humidity does serious damage to almost everything you might choose to store, from books to musical instruments to old VHS tapes. Your items will probably be fine if you only store them in the winter, but fall and spring have enough humidity that you're going to want a climate controlled unit. This costs a little more, but protects your belongings.
Storage When Studying AbroadStudying abroad can be a life-changing experience and if you have the chance to do it, you should really consider it. When you go to another country for a semester or more, you will have to get your self-storage situation sorted out. Most self-storage companies will allow you to pay your bill online from anywhere in the world, set up recurring payments, or pay in advance. You must keep your payments current, or you risk your possessions going on auction. You may want to keep your items in your dorm or apartment when you leave. However, most college students have roommates, and they may have guests over or throw parties. You can never be sure that someone won't go into your room, so self-storage is generally safer. If you don't have enough room in your current unit, it's generally easy to switch to a larger one at the same facility, then to switch back when you return. Check out your self-storage company's website or talk to someone in the office. Another idea to consider is subletting your room for the duration of your experience abroad. Make sure though that this is allowed in your contract, and that the person you sublet to will move out when you move back, or you may find yourself couchsurfing and desperately looking for a new place to live.
Graduation ApproachesAs you go through your university years, you're bound to acquire more things. Many will be items you didn't need when living with your parents, like dishes and kitchenware. Others will be school books (unless all your books are digital, in which case, congratulations!), new clothes, sports equipment, finished art pieces, and various mementos. So, chances are, you will need more storage space. Even if you don't need self-storage when you move to college, keep what you've read here in mind for when you do.
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Virginia Beach, VA Military Storage
Congratulations if you've been assigned to Naval Air Station Oceana! Virginia Beach is a lovely city with a temperate climate, beautiful beach, and plenty of culture. Getting to the boardwalk or a nice restaurant is easy. Finding the right self-storage unit is a little trickier. Here's what you need to know about self-storage in the area.
How a Buckley Air Force Base Assignment Affects Your Storage NeedsVirginia Beach is truly a military city. Naval Air Station Oceana has 10,000 military members, 11,000 family members, and 1,700 civilian employees! The total population of the city is about 450,000. The city has 430 self-storage facilities and 47,850 individual units of varying sizes from 5'x5's to units for RVs and boats. In short, it's not difficult to find a unit. The most commonly rented units are 10'x10' in Virginia Beach, so if you need a 5'x5' or 5'x10' you should have no trouble at all finding one.
HousingAt Naval Air Station Oceana, you'll most likely live in barracks if you're single. If you've come with your family, you'll most likely live in a military community. Naturally, this will affect your self-storage needs. Before you relocate to Virginia Beach, make a list of what you plan to bring with you. Determine what you'll keep in your living space, and what you'll put in storage. This will help you determine what size storage space you'll need.
WeatherThe climate in Virginia Beach is to be envied. Winters are mild, with temperatures averaging in the low 50s. Summers are hotter and humid, with temperatures reaching the high 80s. If you are going to have your belongings in storage for just the winter and spring, you probably won't need climate control. However when the weather gets humid, climate control is important to prevent mold and mildew.
Cost of Units in DenverWhile it can take time to find a self-storage unit in Virginia Beach, the prices are reasonable. You should be able to find a 5'x5' for between $35 and $45 per month. Other considerations beyond price include the distance you live from the storage facility, how often you will go there, and what you plan to store in it. A low-cost facility near home is best, but sometimes the cheaper facilities are a few miles away. If you know you won't visit your unit often and can drive there when you need something, having a locker five or six miles from home with a lower price might save you money. Virginia Beach loves its military members, so remember to ask about military discounts when looking for self-storage. Just remember, when you go to rent a locker, bring your military ID.
Storing GunsIf you have your own personal firearms, you know that they aren't allowed in barracks and might not be allowed in military housing. Many self-storage facilities will not allow you to store firearms, either, but some will. None will allow ammunition. So, if you have recreational firearms and need a place to keep them, make sure you're allowed to keep them in your storage locker before putting them there. The article Storing Your Firearms: Safe Options for Gun Storage on the StorageFront website will provide you with plenty of helpful tips. Also, if you live on base, you may be able to register and check in your firearms in an on-base locker.
What To Do When DeployedAs a member of the military, you could get deployed at any time. Fortunately, where self-storage is concerned, the legal system has you covered. Look into Virginia's self-storage lien law for more information on how it protects people from having their self-storage spaces auctioned off. Also the military recognizes that it may be difficult to pay your self-storage bills on time while overseas. Therefore, the armed forces has the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which ensures that military personnel renting storage get fair treatment. It makes it much more difficult for a facility to put your locker up for auction. Note that a Fort Bragg soldier fought and won a case when his unit was illegally auctioned off.
Helpful Storage Resources
Charity Storage
Charity Storage utilizes existing storage facility operations, namely storage units and auctions, to raise money to benefit the community. Charity Storage is a promotional outreach program that depends on the support of the self storage industry, the Self Storage Association, and millions of North American self storage tenants and neighboring communities.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity takes donations of furniture and more, so visit the website to schedule a pickup.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
This international charity helps provide for the poor and takes donations of money and goods.
Donation Town
If you're looking for a different charity not on this list, and need a pick-up, visit Donation Town.
Moving Company
KDHart Movers LLC.
This company prides itself on earning customer trust.
Tidewater Movers
Let this 5-star company of professional movers get you into your new home or office.
Bust A Move
This company handles all sorts of moves, from local to interstate.
Surplus Recycling
You can get money for your scrap metal and recycle used batteries at Surplus Recycling, all while protecting the environment.
Wise Recycling
This company recycles non-ferrous scrap metal and serves individuals as well as big businesses.
It can be difficult to find places to recycle electronics, but askHRGreen has the Virginia Beach area covered.
Dial A Haul
If you have junk and recycling but no way to get it to a center, let Dial A Haul pick it up for you.


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Devices, Devices, Everywhere [INFOGRAPHIC]
Imagine a world where the number of mobile-connected devices nearly equals the number of people on the planet. It's closer than you might think, with one forecast calling for 7.1 billion devices accessing the mobile network the by 2015. It's not just the mobile network that's growing. When you also consider other things (PCs, laptops, tablets, etc.) connecting to the Internet, forecasts jump to 25 billion that same year and to 50 billion by 2020. This kind of growth will put a tremendous load on networks globally. But there's more to it than that. What we really need to prepare for, aside from the sheer number of interactions, is the quality of those interactions.
Why? Let's take a closer look. The network has to support everyone in the ecosystem, from the enterprise itself to employees and customers. When people go online, they want to use their preferred devices to get there, and they want to share information with anyone, anywhere, and at any time. And, of course, it all needs to happen securely, reliably, and seamlessly.
Having the right infrastructure in place lets IT departments meet all these requirements. They can do more than just keep pace with the number of devices accessing the network — they can deliver better interactions with higher levels of security and reliability. They can address the changing dynamics between employees, the enterprise, and their customers, to meet evolving expectations.
The point is this: it's not just about scaling the network; it's about creating an environment that supports the personalized yet secure interactions people have come to expect. And that's true whether the number of devices is seven hundred or seven billion.
IT departments – time to get ready!
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I have no doubt that the number of network users are growing. However, I do wonder how many in those numbers will be from third world countries. I guess that it will be the IT departments in the most developed countries that will need to gear up. For those in third world countries, I think that they will be more isolated than ever before.


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Drexel University Fashion Show 2018 Highlights
Fashion Design ranked by CEO World Magazine
Drexel's top-flight Fashion Design program is recognized as one of the top 10 fashion programs in the United States and one of the top 20 programs in the world. Our rigorous curriculum consists of a unique six-month co-op experience that complements coursework in conceptual design, presentation skills, CAD, and manufacturing methods. The curriculum covers all facets of fashion design, from men's, women's, and children's wear, to swimwear and couture. Students are prepared for careers in fashion design, styling, advertising, and computer-aided and technical design. Small studio classes simulating the professional environment represent the core of a student's education including final critiques by practicing designers.
In addition to coursework, students explore and participate in the vibrant fashion industry. Each year, Fashion Design students submit their designs to national and international competitions. A study abroad program at the London College of Fashion during sophomore year offers an international perspective of the fashion world. And what would a fashion education be without a fashion show? Students conclude their senior year studies with the presentation of their collection in the Drexel Fashion Show, a beautifully staged event featuring professional models and prominent media coverage.
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DOWNERS GROVE – Spring is here, and that means the McCollum Park Miniature Golf and Concession Stand is open. Its first day of the season was Saturday.
The 18-hole course has mining-scene obstacles and the concession stand features new menu items for 2013, including funnel cakes. McCollum Park Miniature Golf is $4 per round for kids and seniors. Adults are $5.
The course is open Saturdays and Sundays only through June 2, and opening weekdays beginning June 3. See summer hours and other information at dgparks.org.


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Arts & The Mind "Creativity" This episode features stories and the latest scientific research from experts around the country illuminating how the arts are critical in developing healthy young minds and maintaining them as we age. Showcases innovative arts education programs OrchKids in Baltimore and GetLit in Los Angeles. D
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NOVA "Making Stuff Cleaner" David Pogue explores the science and business of clean energy, examining alternative ways to generate it, store it and distribute it. One scientist uses chicken feathers to create a cheap way to make hydrogen cars safer. Pogue looks at the dependency on a rare resource in South America to make lithium batteries and how scientists might devise a way for batteries to run on molten salts, abundant in the U.S. Part 3 of 4G
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Into Deepest Space: The Birth of the Alma Observatory Into Deepest Space traces the engineering, construction, and scientific discoveries of the most powerful observatory on Earth - the ALMA telescope in the Chilean Andes. Viewers are taken on a journey both across the globe and throughout our universe to discover how this mammoth radio telescope works and how its observations are revolutionizing astronomy. Through breathtaking footage - including cinematic 3-D animation, dramatic aerials of the ALMA site, and live coverage of the it's first large scale observation - the film reveals the incredible lengths to which humans will go to quench our thirst for knowledge. D
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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Coming to America" Who were the first Americans, and when did they arrive? Did they get here by land or sea? Did a single group populate the continent, or did many? Experts used to agree that the first Americans walked across the Bering land bridge from Asia about 12,000 years ago, then found their way south, eventually colonizing all of North and South America. But exciting recent finds at sites on both continents have triggered new theories. Alan Alda tries to find out who's saying what, and why. D


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|Kyle Busch Wins ISM Connect 300
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Kenseth Wins Action-Packed Quaker State 400
SPARTA, Ky. -- About the only thing that could cast a cloud over Matt Kenseth's fourth victory of the season was the hard hit Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin suffered in Sunday's Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway, a race postponed from Saturday because of rain.
But Hamlin recovered quickly, and Kenseth had cause to celebrate after the driver of the No. 20 Toyota took advantage of a spin by the race's dominant car -- Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet -- after a restart on Lap 247 of 267.
Kenseth, who got the lead by taking no tires during a pit stop on Lap 242, collected the 28th victory of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career.
On Sunday, intermittent clouds and sunshine replaced the persistent rain that had forced postponement of the 17th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the season from Saturday night to noon the next day — and radically changed the handling characteristics of cars that had been set up for a night race and impounded since qualifying on Friday.
But it didn't prevent crew chief Jason Ratcliff's call to forego tires on the last pit stop from succeeding. Kenseth conceded afterward that it was the percentage play.
"I thought in my head we had about a five percent chance of winning, if something didn't happen to the 48," Kenseth said. "But, if we would have got two tires and came out behind the 48, unless he broke, I thought we had almost a zero percent chance of winning."
"When you look at it like that, it was a great call. Circumstances helped a little bit to have the quick restarts, everybody's got their rights (right-side tires), and then we had another caution (for Johnson's spin), and that gave us some time to cool our tires back down and definitely got rolling faster in that second restart.
"So I mean, obviously you look back right now, it's a great call. It was the only one that gave us a chance to win the race."
Runner-up Jamie McMurray was closing on Kenseth in the final laps but ran out of time. Clint Bowyer ran third, followed by Joey Logano and Kyle Busch. Johnson, the series leader, rallied to finish ninth and extended his standings lead to 38 points over Carl Edwards.
It was Johnson who appeared to have the race under control until Brian Vickers blew a tire and slammed the outside wall on Lap 241. Johnson took two fresh tires under the ninth yellow of the race but lost the lead to Kenseth who didn't change tires on pit road.
Johnson felt that, on the subsequent restart, Kenseth slowed and failed to maintain pace car speed approaching the restart zone. After the cars crossed the start/finish line, Johnson was fighting for the second spot in a four-wide battle with Joey Logano to his inside and lost control when the proximity of other cars took the air off his spoiler and sucked him around.
"We were kind of in an awkward situation in that restart there," Johnson told reporters after the race. "And then we were like three- and four-wide going in the corner, then something happened with the air and just kind of turned me around.
"Unfortunate, but at least we rallied back for a good finish. The No. 20 (Kenseth) broke the pace car speed, which you aren't supposed to, but they aren't calling guys on that, so I need to start trying that in the future."
Kenseth said he first heard of Johnson's assertion in Victory Lane.
"I had no idea what had happened to him or what I possibly could have done to upset him," Kenseth said. "When we got ready for the restart, we were on the top (outside lane), and we were the leader, so anywhere in that (restart) box we can start the race.
"When the pace car peeled off, I felt like I went the same pace. I didn't check my tach when the pace car went off, to see if we were going the same pace, but I think you can look at the data to see I didn't slow down . . . When I got to the box, I went. I certainly didn't feel like I did anything wrong from where I was. But if you're dominating all day, and then you have a problem at the end, I imagine it's frustrating. I've been there, too."
Not as frustrated, perhaps, as Hamlin, who blew a right front tire for the second time in the race on Lap 147 and rocketed into the outside wall near the exit of Turn 4. The impact recalled the wreck in late March that had caused a compression fracture of Hamlin's first lumbar vertebra and forced him to the sidelines for four Cup races.
Hamlin was banged up inside the car -- a similar impact to the one he sustained during a crash in practice last year at Kansas -- but he indicated his back was unaffected by the crash.
"My back feels good -- really good, I'd say," Hamlin asserted after leaving the care center. "It feels the same as it did this morning. Really, that was the least of the concerns after this hit."
Chase contenders, however, had plenty of concerns, almost from the outset.
One circuit after a restart on Lap 47, Kurt Busch knocked the No. 2 Ford of reigning Cup champion and defending race winner Brad Keselowski across the track and into harm's way. Busch turned his No. 78 Chevrolet down to the apron near the start/finish line, hit a large bump in the asphalt and shot back up the track into Keselowski's car.
As the Blue Deuce slid across the track, Greg Biffle slammed into the Penske Ford and came to a stop as flames erupted under the hood. Others involved in the seven-car pileup included Paul Menard, Dave Blaney, Travis Kvapil and Landon Cassill.
"The track just threw me right back into him," Busch radioed after the wreck. "It was all my fault."
Keselowski agreed the contact was unintentional but questioned Busch's judgment in running on the apron in the first place.
"I know he didn't intentionally wreck me, but it's just one of those things," Keselowski said after exiting the infield care center. "A chain of events with the way the cars drive, and the track has that really bad bump down there, and we all know it. There's no reason to go down there, but he still did. ...
"We were trying to get patient, because it looks like we'll get the whole race in before rain, and there's no reason to drive like an animal. Apparently, I'm the only one that got that memo."
If the Keselowski crash was violent, the incident that preceded it was simply bizarre. After a restart on Lap 36 -- following a competition caution called on Lap 31 -- Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota sailed toward the outside wall with a right front tire down.
Hamlin steadied the car and steered it to an access road inside the oval. As he rolled toward pit road, the carcass of his flat tire broke free and rolled onto the racing surface, right into the path of polesitter Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has leading the race.
After bouncing off the nose of Earnhardt's car, the tire casing clipped the right front corner of the No. 48 Chevrolet of Johnson, who was running second at the time. Though Johnson's car survived without significant consequences, the impact with the tire damaged the nose of Earnhardt's car and bent the front splitter out of position.
Crew chief Steve Letarte and the No. 88 team spent the rest of the race trying to deal with the damage and salvaged a 12th-place finish.


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After Sandy, A Haven for Lost PhotosPosted: November 28, 2012 Filed under: Genealogy | Tags: Sandy 1 Comment
It was 20 years ago, but I can still hear it as if it were yesterday — the voice of a friend on the phone as we battened down the hatches for Hurricane Andrew, knowing we were leaving but overwhelmed at choosing what to take and what must stay.
"Grab whatever photos you can," she said. "Grab the things you can't replace."
Here in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy, every day brings new stories of good news and bad news from towns we love. And in yesterday's New York Daily News came a heartening tale about reuniting storm survivors with those irreplaceable family photos.
Jeannette Van Houten set up a Facebook page to post more than 3,000 family photos that were found strewn around Union Beach, New Jersey, a small seaside town destroyed by the storm. It's giving families — many who have lost everything — a chance to reunite with some treasured mementos.
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01/2011 Long sleeved top
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Stretch jersey
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Jan 24, 2011, 03.37 AMby reddkatt
Love LOVE the neckline on this!
Jan 18, 2011, 09.51 AMby zaarissima
this pattern immediately caught my eyes as I bought the BS-Magazine. I have sewn a sample of this shirt from a rest piece of Jersey. Unfortunately the excerpt of the shirt is a bit to far for me and the upper sleeves are a little close. I modified the pattern for me – I will show the result soon.
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Jan 25, 2011, 06.31 PMby irmchen
zaarissima: last weekend I also made a testversion, but the fit was'nt good. The neckline is much to low and to me, there is too much width in the front.
Anyway – this patten is an interesting phenomenon: everyone all over the burda sewing world loves it… it is the little sister of the famous galaxi dress. ;-)
(FurthermoreI know the similar vogue pattern 2980 and I also have such a pattern in my old 'Brigitte Sonderheft von 1992')
I am looking forward to your version! :-)
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Act Responsibly
Seeing killer whales and other marine wildlife in their natural environment can be a thrilling experience.
In our excitement, we sometimes forget that our presence has an effect on wildlife and their habitat. Just like us, marine animals need space to find food, choose mates, raise young, socialize and rest.
When we get too close, approach too fast, or make too much noise, we may be disrupting these activities and causing the animals unnecessary stress. In some cases, we may be threatening their lives. Set an example for others, and help protect our spectacular marine resources.
Be Whale Wise – Follow these guidelines and local laws in the presence of marine wildlife.
Federal Regulations for killer whales require that boaters stay 200 yards away & keep path of the whales clear. These U.S. regulations apply to all vessels (with some exceptions) in inland waters of Washington.
In 2012 Washington State updated its vessel regulation protecting killer whales to correspond with federal regulations. See http://wdfw.wa.gov/conservation/orca/ for details.


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Skyline Aqua - Yoga on water using the world's floating exercise mat, the Aquabase.
Using water to transform fitness! These low impact classes give a fun full body workout yoga-inspired classes to suit all abilities.
30-minute yoga workout on water! Vinyasa yoga session merging breath and movement to strengthen the body and mind...all on water using the world's first floating exercise mat, the Aquabase.
FloatFit makes the most of water's instability. It uses the full length of the AquaBase to maximum effect. The core is worked continually to maintain balance.
It's fun, effective and addictive!
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- Bring your own towel, change of dry clothes and a bottle of water
- Shower facilities are provided
- Participants must be be comfortable with water and know basic swimming
- Wear any kind of swimwear, lycra or dry-fit gym attire
- Pls arrive at least 15mins before the class as late comers will not be allowed to join the class due to safety reasons and session will be forfeited
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ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor
The ULTIMA® X5000 Gas Monitor is the future of gas detection for oxygen, toxic and combustible gases. MSA XCell® gas sensors with TruCal® technology offer calibration cycles up to 18 months (local calibration respected). The gas transmitter's advanced, multi-lingual OLED display is easy to read and the unique touch-screen interface makes it simple to navigate.
ALTAIR® 4XR Multigas Detector
Outfitted with rapid-response MSA XCell® sensors, the ALTAIR 4XR Gas Detector is the toughest 4-gas monitor on the market and is backed by a 4-year warranty. The ALTAIR 4XR can also provide real-time incident awareness to team members, supervisors, safety managers and others when paired with the MSA ALTAIR Connect app via a Bluetooth® wireless connection.
G1 Full Face Mask
The G1 full face mask sets new standards for wearing and breathing comfort. Minimum pressure points can be felt on the face and various size options are available. Integration to Gallet F1XF fire helmet is made easy through helmet mounting bracket options.
Push-Key Suspension
The Push-Key safety helmets suspension with its innovative adjustment concept brings an extraordinary way to enhance your workforce retention and comfort. Push-Key, the new harness designed exclusively for MSA V-Gard® Industrial Helmets, with the best cost-benefit ratio offered in the market. You can adjust it with one hand even when worn. There is no denying how much a simple "Push" changes everything!
V-FORM™ Anti-Static Full Body Harness
This harness is designed to offer a perfect solution for working safely in a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is made of Polyester with 5 conductive threads to achieve the anti-static property.
Gallet F1 XF and Accessories
Developed with firefighters from around the globe, the Gallet F1 XF sets the new standard for structural firefighting helmets. It enters a new dimension of protection, functionalities integration, comfort of use and modularity. The configurable design makes the Gallet F1 XF fire helmet the perfect fit for various interventions such as structural and outdoor fires, technical rescue operations and road traffic accidents.
FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector
The FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector monitors for radiation emitted by a flame in both the ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) spectral ranges. This UV/IR combination provides a fast response time and increased false alarm immunity against sources of radiation for reliable protection.
Restraint Lanyards
MSA offers several types of reliable restraint lanyards, which are primarily used for travel restriction and work positioning.
PrimaX® I Gas Transmitter
Indoors or outdoors, our PrimaX I Gas Transmitter provides dependable, accurate gas detection. The transmitter detects toxic gases and oxygen and is housed in an antistatic, reinforced nylon enclosure. It also has a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and attaches to an integral mounting plate for easy installation, while the built-in keypad makes for quick, simple calibration. To transmit data, the unit uses a 4-20 mA output signal and can also be configured to use HART digital communication. With easily replaced plug-in sensors, the PrimaX I transmitter is suitable for laboratories, chemical plants, power plants and several other industry settings.
V-FORM™ Full Body Harness
With lightweight and durable components, MSA V-FORM™ range of safety harnesses provide full comfort to the users. These full body harnesses come in the catchy color combination of MSA Green and Gray.
MSA V-FIT Full Body Harness
With distinctive design and extended padding, V-FIT range of full body harnesses provides high-level comfort for users in all applications.
General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitor
The General Monitors S5000 Gas Monitor is the ultimate gas detector for extreme environments needing to detect oxygen, toxic and combustible gases. It operates over a wide temperature range using a variety of gas sensing technologies. XCell® gas sensors with TruCal® technology extends calibration cycles up to 18 months. Dual sensing capability doubles the sensing power.
OptimAir® 3000 PAPR
With three possible configurations, the OptimAir 3000 offers versatility, ergonomic design and state-of-the-art features. The unit features a microprocessor-controlled, variable-speed motor to ensure the user gets an optimal amount of air. The respirator features one-button operation and weighs less than 1.5 kg for convenience and freedom of movement. When used with a hood, the unit's alarm is sent through the hose and can be heard in loud environments, while the five-level battery indication signals how much life the battery has left. Automatic calibration, long-life battery and shower-proof design makes the unit convenient and practical.
Personnel/Material Hoists
The new MSA Workman Winch is rugged, versatile and economical for lifting, lowering and positioning personnel and materials within confined space applications. Designed for maximum 400-lb (182 kg) workload for personnel and 620-lb (282 kg) for materials, the Workman Winch is built with tough thermoplastic housing to ensure high performance within the harshest environments. Winch offers integral, ergonomic carrying grip and unique, foldable handle for simple storage. Patent-pending bracket design allows for easy, rapid assembly.
Workman® Rescuer
MSA's Workman Rescuer provides fast, easy and intuitive fall protection with integral bi-directional retrieval capability. Not only does the Workman Rescuer arrest the fall, its retrieval capability allows the fallen worker to ascend or descend to a safe location. This durable, economical addition to the Workman Series of products offers fast installation and setup, ideal for applications where time and ease of use are a priority. The Workman Rescuer is also a stand-alone retractable device, as the carrying handle may be used as an anchorage attachment.
alphaBELT rescue and holding belt
alphaBELT is a sleek and durable rescue and holding belt, that can be easily integrated into your MSA SCBA. With its multiple functions, the revolutionary alphaBELT eases your everyday work as a first responder. Besides restraining and positioning, it may offer you the last resort – a quickly accessible and safe rescue seat for self-rappelling in an emergency.
MSA V-EDGE™ SRL 6m
MSA's 6m V-EDGE SRL is designed to be used for horizontal, overhead, and leading edge applications, taking the guesswork out of equipment selection. Retraction-dampening feature controls rate of lifeline speed, preventing unwanted damage to the unit, and maximising product longevity.
Advantage® 420 Half-Mask Respirator
With its UniBond over-mold facepiece, AnthroCurve™ face seal, and low profile design, the Advantage 420 Respirator is the superior option for respiratory protection. The over-mold facepiece and face seal ensure the unit provides an excellent fit and comfort to the wearer. The unique yoke and harness design (patent pending) allows a user to easily don and doff the state-of-the-art respirator while maintaining a customized fit. Other features include a ComforTop headband, a built-in moisture release chin cup hole, and the extra-wide head and neck straps.
Gravity® Suspension Harnesses
The Gravity Suspension harness provides unparalleled comfort for all applications that require extended periods of time in a fall protection harness. The features and benefits of this new family of harnesses from MSA are designed to reduce fatigue and allow users to perform their duties better and in more comfort. Models are designed for very easy donning, one hand adjustment at all adjusters, and modern styling.
V-Gard 950 Non-Vented Protective Cap
Balanced and lightweight electrician's safety helmet, non-vented, with 6-point Fas-Trac® III ratchet suspension, GS-ET-29 class 1 (4kA) face shield certified for protection against arc flash. For use where top impact hazards to the head, chemical splash, Ultra-Violet radiation, molten metal splash or electric arc to the face exist.
FL4000H Multi-spectrum IR Flame Detector
The FL4000H is an advanced multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR) flame detector that provides superior false alarm immunity with the widest field of view. The FL4000H employs a multi-spectral optical IR sensing array with a sophisticated Neural Network Technology (NNT) system to reliably discriminate between actual flames and the vast majority of false alarm sources. The FL4000H detects typical fires such as alcohol, n-heptane, gasoline, jet fuels and hydrocarbons. It can also see through dense smoke produced by diesel, rubber, plastics and lube oil fires.
ALTAIR® 2X Gas Detector
All ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors * Incorporate proven XCell® sensor technology * Enhance worker safety, compliance and traceability * Minimize cost of ownership * Demonstrate rugged durability Product Options * ALTAIR 2XP Gas Detector with XCell Pulse Technology: H2S - * Features the first stand-alone bump test, which eliminates the need for bottled gas! * Bump test anytime, anywhere * Based on proven science and patented sensor capabilities * ALTAIR 2XP Gas Detector with XCell Pulse Technology: H2S * ALTAIR 2X Gas Detectors: CO, CO-HC (High Concentration), CO-H2 (Hydrogen Resistant), H2S-LC, SO2, NO2, NH3 and Cl2 * ALTAIR 2XT Two-Tox Gas Detector: CO/H2S, CO-H2/H2S, CO/H2S-LC, CO/NO2 and SO2/H2S-LC
Latchways Personal Rescue Device®
The MSA Latchways® PRD is a lightweight, unobtrusive personal rescue device that is an integrated full body harness system for self-rescue. In the event of a fall the device lowers the person gently to the ground in a controlled descent.
IR400 Point IR Gas Detector
The IR400 Infrared (IR) Point Detector is a hydrocarbon gas detector that continuously monitors combustible gases and vapors within the lower explosive limit (LEL) and provides alarm indication. It features an industry-leading response time of ≤ 3 seconds, even with a splash guard installed. All electronics are contained within an explosion-proof housing so that the IR400's detector information can be processed locally. Configurations with analog output, Modbus and HART are also available.
V-Gard® 930 Non-Vented Protective Cap
Balanced, modern, low-profile head and integrated eye protection – in one non-vented industrial hard hat , with 6-point Fas-Trac® III ratchet suspension, integrated over spectacles with intelligent adjustment and innovative rubber seal. For use where top impact hazards to the head, UV and particles hazards to the eyes exist.
Latchways® Vertical Lifeline Systems
MSA's range of Latchways® Engineered Vertical Lifeline Systems for ladders provide outstanding personal safety for individuals working on any type of fixed tower ladder, industrial ladder. Applications include cranes and silos. MSA's Latchways Engineered Vertical Lifeline Systems for towers, have the inherent flexibility to be configured for use on virtually any design of power transmission tower.
PrimaX® P Gas Transmitter
Designed to detect gases indoors or outdoors, our PrimaX P Gas Transmitter measures oxygen and toxic and combustible gases. The flameproof transmitter is housed in a powder-coated aluminum enclosure that will protect it in extremely dangerous conditions. The unit also features a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and three LED status indicators for up-to-the-second reporting. The transmitter attaches to an integral mounting plate for easy installation, and it can be easily calibrated using the built-in keypad. It uses a 4-20 mA output signal to transmit its data, and it can also be configured to use HART digital communication. With easily replaced plug-in sensors, the PrimaX P transmitter is suitable for laboratories, chemical plants, power plants and several other industry settings.
Advantage® 3100 Full-Facepiece Respirator
The full face mask series Advantage 3000 provides both protection and unparalleled comfort. The soft sealing line made of hypoallergenic silicone provides a pressure free fit. The large, optically corrected lens ensures a clear, undistorted view, while the grey-blue colour gives the mask an aesthetic appearance. Donning the Advantage 3000 is unbelievably quick, simple and accomplished without painful hair pulling. The patented Advantage head harness gives a perfect face piece-to-face fit.
Using cutting-edge technology, the miniSCAPE respirator provides minutes of safety when seconds count. The portable respirator uses the new-generation TabTec filter, fits in a user's pocket and protects against numerous gases and vapors.
Energy Absorbing Lanyards
The MSA new range of shock absorbing-lanyards including the versions with a leading edge approval! The energy absorber keeps fall arrest forces below 6 kN. The lanyards are available in web and kernmantel rope configurations with a variety of connectors.
Fas-Trac® III Suspension
Ensuring your workforce wears their safety helmets can be a real headache. MSA, the leading provider of protective helmets, has the perfect remedy: the Fas-Trac® III Suspension. No more pressure headaches. No more pulled hair. No more falling off. No more sacrificing worker comfort for safety. Market-leading MSA helmets now have a comfort-leading suspension!
ALTAIR® 5X Multigas Detector
The ALTAIR 5X Gas Detector is capable of measuring up to 6 gases simultaneously and is now available with integrated PID sensor for VOC detection. Driven by advanced MSA XCell® Sensor Technology, the ALTAIR 5X Gas Detector delivers faster response time, better stability, accuracy, longer service life, and cost savings over the life of the instrument.
V-SHOCK™ Personal Fall Limiter 3m
The V-SHOCK Retractable Lanyard is designed to take a beating in the roughest environments and maintains consistent performance under extreme use from one project to the next.
SUPREMATouch Controller
The SUPREMATouch has been enhanced with several new features which makes it outstanding in its class. Added to the popular large colour touchscreen display, a new title-based menu structure has been added to optimize intuitive operation. The SUPREMATouch can be used with a wide range of detectors for combustible gas, toxic gas and oxygen. Output options include relays and 4-20mA outputs. Remote racks can be connected (satellite structure), which expands control systems and reduces cabling costs. Interfacing to external systems is provided by using Modbus or Profibus. The SUPREMATouch has been certified according to ATEX and is suitable for virtually any safety related application including redundant systems with up to a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 rating (EN 61508). The intuitive SUPREMA Manager Software is intended for configuration, parameterization and calibration of the SUPREMATouch Fire and Gas Controller. It offers the option to create detailed and clearly laid out reports to support documentation and supports all the new features of the SUPREMATouch. Note: This is a custom product. Please consult your local MSA distributor or contact MSA Customer Service for configuration details.
V-Gard® Hard Hat Cap Style
The MSA V-Gard Helmet, with its distinctive trademark "V" design, is a world recognized brand known for comfort, quality, and durability. MSA has sold well over 100 million V-Gard Helmets since its introduction – so many in fact, that the iconic "V" design has been a mainstay for many years on even the toughest worksites. When you want the best comfort, quality and durability worn by millions across the globe, you need to buy the original MSA V-Gard Helmet, settle for nothing less.
AirXpress 2 Fire
The MSA AirXpress 2 Fire is a simplistic, reliable and economical SCBA that meets the EN 137, Type II requirements for the fire service market and a variety of related applications. The AirXpress 2 Fire is rugged and reliable with customizable configurations depending on your needs. This Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus boasts a new, modern design and the easy-to-maintain construction provides low cost of ownership. The new AX demand valve provides an adjustable flow rate and an optional manual bypass function. Zippers on shoulder harnesses allow for switching of pressure gauge and demand valve from one side to another. All the added features of the AirXpress 2 Fire are ideal for extreme working conditions (heavy breathing environments) and increased overall user safety.
Latchways® Horizontal Lifeline Systems
MSA's range of Latchways® Engineered Horizontal Lifeline Systems, incorporating the patented Constant Force® Post, can be deployed across virtually all the major roof types including standing-seam, composite, built-up-on-site, secret-fix and membrane. Fixing the Constant Force Post does not damage the integrity of the roof and therefore will not compromise the roof guarantee.
SingleLine SCOUT Integrated Monitoring Unit
The integrated monitoring unit SingleLine SCOUT combines the advantages of MSA's unique SL hose-in-hose technology with a multi-purpose manifold, motionless sensor and an easy to use personal alert safety system (PASS). While monitoring the complete operation of the user, the SLS ads a new safety layer to the SCBA. All relevant information is easily accessible in the user's chest area. Any MSA AirGo, AirMaXX SCBA or M1 SCBA with SingleLine pneumatics can be easily retrofitted with the SLS.
Workman FP Stryder™ Beam Anchor
Workman FP Stryder™ Beam Anchors quickly and easily attach to an I-beam flange without the need for any tools.
Advantage® Chemical and Combination Cartridges
Crafted for easy installation and strong protection, Advantage Respirator Cartridges use a bayonet-style design for easy mounting. With low-lug height and lead-in connectors, the cartridges lock into place with only a single twist.


text: Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums :: View topic - what do you think? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in what do you think? Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> The Strange and Mysterious View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Spiriteam~ChrisJoined: 30 Jul 2003Posts: 1 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 8:10 pm Post subject: what do you think? One night, I came back home on the way. At the same time, I heard soft voice from the back, then the voice was closely, I felt terrible in this time. I had two way what would I do for me. One, I ran away faster still I thought safely. Two, I turned around and what happen in the back, I am curiosity so I choose the second way. When I looked at the back, I couldnt found anything. My heart was slowly, after that I went on my way. Suddenly, Oh God I cried, my heart will like to break. Back to top Racheal17Joined: 17 Oct 2003Posts: 8 Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2003 7:11 am Post subject: Try not to fear I can't tell you that I have seen ghosts or even been close to any, but I do think that there's a great chance that they exist. The next time something like this happen to you, don't run; have courage and face it and always keep in mind that--contrary to what t.v. portrays--ghosts cannot hurt you. If you have patience and try to understand what is going on, you might discover something else, maybe something you were not aware of before. _________________Peace and Love Back to top HoneyJoined: 25 Apr 2003Posts: 89Location: Colombia Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:14 pm Post subject: Hello! Take care! Not every strange happening is because of ghosts. It could be just a feeling you had, a real person or whatever... but ghosts aren't the whole explanation to everything. There are sometimes when devils take advantage of that kind of fear, so they try to bother you. You're stronger than them, however, and Jeovah is besides you. Try not to worry about these things. _________________Sweet like Honey http://honey.fun2learnmore.de Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums Forum Index -> The Strange and Mysterious All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Student Forums----------------ComputersCurrent NewsCultureEnglish SchoolsFamilyFilm and CinemaFoodHealth and FitnessHelp CenterHobbiesHolidaysLearning EnglishLiteratureMaking FriendsMusicOpinionsPetsScienceSportsThe Strange and MysteriousTOEFL and Other English ExamsTravel You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Dave's ESL Cafe is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Banner Advertising | Bookstore / Alta Books | FAQs | Articles | Interview with Dave Copyright © 2018 Dave's ESL Cafe | All Rights Reserved | Contact Dave's ESL Cafe | Site Map Teachers College, Columbia University: Train to Teach English Here or Abroad Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group


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Mr. Speaker, as we have been saying all along, the Bloc Quebecois is totally against the bill introduced by the justice minister.
We cannot agree to the rigid model she is proposing, because her bill goes against the values shared by all the people in Quebec and everyone working with children at risk. The government is ignoring years of efforts to implement programs to help young people facing violence in their daily lives. We are not about to backtrack on this.
The government is looking backwards by taking unnecessarily repressive measures without proposing acceptable alternatives to its strong action. To supervise and to punish seems to be the underlying principle of the bill but what about preventing and addressing the problems of our youth? The question remains unanswered.
Despite what the justice minister says, what makes a bill good or bad has nothing to do with the government being reelected but rather with the bill being in touch with reality. The minister is ignoring Quebec's experience in this area. By turning young people into criminals, she is rejecting the Quebec model and its proven success based on rehabilitating young offenders. In doing that, she is compromising an effective approach in favour of considerations on which there is no consensus.
Why is the minister being so hard on our young people who need to be supported and guided rather than punished? Why does she want to send our young people to crime school, which is what prison is? Why deprive them of any hope? Does she want to ruin their chances of getting back on the right track? Does she want to take away their future? These are the goals pursued by the Minister of Justice.
How can a government get swept up in such a piece of legislation, the severity of which is totally pointless? According to recent statistics showing a drop in violent crimes in Canada, such an attitude on the part of the minister, which she insists on keeping despite all opposition, is absolutely unjustified.
Our young people should have a chance to tackle life with more confidence, with proper guidance and supervision, but the government wants to do the opposite.
The bill opens the door to consequences that the government has yet to measure. Young people, gobbled up by this repressive system, will find themselves with their backs to the wall, with no choice but to try to survive in the prison environment. Can we believe that the measures contained in the bill would really have a deterrent effect? Does the minister truly hope to do society a great service by treating this way young people in trouble?
They are being pushed too far. They are left to fend for themselves. What other result can we expect but to turn these young people into future criminals? We must denounce the bill, which was drafted mainly to satisfy a visceral need for revenge which, in the long run, will do more harm than good to our justice system and, more to the point, to our young people.
We have repeatedly denounced all this during the many discussions and debates we have had regarding the bill. Despite our repeated representations, despite the statistics on youth crime—Quebec has the lowest youth crime rate in Canada—despite negative comments from people in the field, despite the success of the Quebec model, the government keeps on turning a deaf ear.
The justice minister, confined in her ivory tower, has chosen to attack the bill's opponents instead of showing its possible benefits, which everyone is still trying to detect. The warning issued to the minister by the Bloc Quebecois failed to make her see the light, so strong is her determination to legislate at all cost in this field. We remain convinced that this legislation ignores Quebec's expertise in the matter and destroys everything that has been accomplished over the years.
The implementation of this new legislation would create more problems than it would solve. We would have to start again from square one and rebuild from a basis whose future efficiency is doubtful. What the Minister is proposing is nothing short of a radical change in philosophy. Nothing justifies tightening up the current act, which has a proven track record and, I repeat, has produced the expected results.
The minister has failed to take into account the criticisms, the objections and, more important, the arguments presented to her. She has come up with a bill nearly identical to the one she introduced in the last parliament.
A few changes here and there—in the French version, the term "infliger" in relation to sentences becomes "imposer", a fundamental nuance if there was ever one—some of the wording may be slightly different, a few scattered sentences, this is the kind of frivolous changes the minister has the nerve to call improvements.
I cannot see any significant change, any change of direction, any notable redesign, which means that the minister has not seen fit to rethink her bill in the light of everything that has been said or written on the matter. Her bill is based on a lack of maturity and the denial of principles dear to a majority of citizens.
Canada's reputation for tolerance, compassion and good judgement will not survive this new image that the minister is trying to give her government.
Is that the way that the government wants to go? Does it want to erode its reputation on the international scene by choosing a repressive approach over a preventive one?
The Bloc Quebecois refuses to go down this path of an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and would rather rely on the law as it is applied in Quebec which, together with adequate resources and programs, is the best tool to solve the problems that the minister's bill claims to be resolving.
No, we will not go for this because, in its current form and in light of the actions taken, the system is achieving the desired results. These actions are not dependent on interest groups, but on needs this bill is not addressing.
Why does the minister not accept the arguments of all the stakeholders concerned? Does she not take their expertise into consideration? If she insists on going about it the wrong way, she will have to shoulder the blame for destroying something that is working well. She will have only herself to blame.
Finally, I want to underline that the Bloc is still vigorously opposed to a bill that does not respect the public consensus in Quebec. The minister must not let the bill be used to promote the hateful agenda of a small number of people. I would advise her to re-examine her position and to think a little longer about the impacts of the bill on Quebec.
I will conclude by saying that, since it does not seem that the minister will let herself be guided by reason but by futile impulses, there is no doubt that she will go ahead as she has said she will in the last few days. She should at least consider giving Quebec an exemption allowing it to continue with the act as it is right now. I doubt that the minister will have enough goodwill and good faith to satisfy this demand, considering what she recently said on the Bloc and which all my colleagues and I still remember.
Since nobody has succeeded in bringing the hon. members to take a moment to think about what they are doing with this bill, I will end on a quotation by Montesquieu, hoping that he will. "Any punishment that is not absolutely necessary is tyranny".
I would myself add that any legislation that is not absolutely necessary is unacceptable.


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The department now has 100 smoke detectors to distribute to those in need of the devices in Stuttgart homes or businesses.
The Stuttgart Fire Department is looking out for community in another way after hearing it was awarded a grant.
The department now has 100 smoke detectors to distribute to those in need of the devices in Stuttgart homes or businesses. The detectors were awarded in January and are in hand at the Stuttgart Central Fire Station, located at the intersection of 13th and Main streets in Stuttgart.
"This is our first time receiving this grant," Wallace Owens, SFD Assistant Chief said Wednesday. "It is a way for our guys to get out in the community and meet with residents. They are also making the city safer for the citizens."
The department received the grant through the Arkansas Fire Prevention Commission.
Citizens will not be able to stop by and pick up the detectors, but will be able to call the Central Station at (870) 673-3539 to request the detector. The department will then send out firefighters to properly install the equipment and make sure the detector is placed in the best area of the home or business.
The recipient will then sign a contract saying they received the detector.
The detectors are battery operated and are estimated to cost $10 each. The total grant was worth approximately $1,000.
A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in a home or business that can alert a family or employees to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether they are awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases chances of surviving a deadly fire.
Across the state the Valley Springs Volunteer Fire Department received $300 to purchase and install smoke detectors, the Northfork Fire Department received 50 detectors and the Harrison Fire Department received 100 detectors and $3,800 for fire prevention books through the Arkansas Fire Prevention Commission.
The Arkansas Fire Prevention Commission is made up of fire prevention professionals, volunteers, and members of the general public that have a sincere wish to stop the loss of life and property to fire and fire related incidents. The AFPC serves as a voice for current fire prevention issues and as an advisory body to others involved in fire and life safety in Arkansas.
Arkansas has the unfortunate distinction as being one of the top seven states in the U.S. for fire-related deaths and injuries. The AFPC's goal is to bring public awareness to the dangers of fires in the home and occupied structures and to provide information on how to reduce those risks.
The AFPC studies fire trends, researches current methods of fire safety, promotes programs that reduce the risks of fire injury, and reports the results of these activities annually to the Governor.