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The Notez Muzic & Artz Education Workshop
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Notez is back! This program has been nearly 10 years in the making. Progress has come but
has met with circumstances beyond anyone's control and we had to put the Notez program on hold for a time. The door is once
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Your contributions are needed and there are a variety of ways you can help.
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it's that time of year again folks, and i do have to say, i like it more than i remember. this might be because last year i spent every waking moment in the construction site that was soon to be The Mill, trying to figure out what the hell i was doing, and mixing up the hundreds and hundreds of tiles that now cover our southern wall (and yes, that was me at work in the bathroom too, thank you very much).
yup, last year was the first year that i didn't spend the holidays at home in Vermont with my folks and aunts and uncles and cousins, and i did not like that very much. so i was thinking i'd most definitely head home this year to wake up Christmas morning in my childhood home and maybe even sneak a peak of Santa eating some of the cookies that i left out the night before... but you've gotta be kidding me, i've got frikkin bread to bake, Santa is going to need to wait.
and the truth is, i've got such a ridiculously awesome crew of friends & colleagues here that i am grateful as hell to get the spend the holidays with them. and $hit, it's the holiday season no matter where you are, and that mean's that it's time for all sorts of awesome stuff.
like what, you ask?
time to eat whatever you want for breakfast.
time to borrow super warm comfy clothes from your friends so that you don't freeze your little tushy off even when you're inside.
time to go for long walks in the woods with your beautiful lady and be reminded that one thing is for certain: ladybugs know how to party way harder than any of us humans.
time to remind your family that you love them the most ever.
(and please do me a favor if you could - send my mama some healing vibes if you can muster, she will feel and appreciate them.)
time to get free and let out your true creative genius to discover the next big thing.
time to take off to the woods for a night with your brother and mother nature and spend it staring into a wood burning stove roasting steak on a stick and hobo packing sweet potatoes.
time to be generous with the things you have and let them go even when you really really want to hold on to them.
speaking of which, i wanted to share something i'm proud of - we donate about 75 loaves a week to people in need. it feels good to be doing a small part to continue the tradition of bread being the most basic of sustenance, as i know that our goods are just too expensive for some people. we're doing the best we can.
any hoo - mostly this time of year provides us with a chance to slow down and (look out, i'm going to get a teensy sentimental here, but wtf i never do that, so just shut your whiny face and) be thankful. yup, good god, be frikkin thankful for everything. even the things that are hard and get you all worked up and make you say swear words. and especially the things that you take for granted, the stuff that make your life wonderful and rich and sexy.
because as my good buddy Burl likes to say, "life is full of wonder." oh how right Burl is.
happy holidays sweethearts, i am grateful for all of you.
<3 j

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Starts Monday, July 13th, 2015
RSVP by July 9th, 2015
Meeting time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Dickinson Center, Inc.
Group meetings will be held every other week for 8 weeks.
Check-In Location: Dickinson Center Outpatient Lobby
This is an 8 week CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) Mental Health Group facilitated by Liz Frontz, LCSW. The group is open to adult males and females who are 18 years of age or older, with a limit of 10 group members.
The group will focus on negative patterns of thinking that affect an individuals daily functioning and behavior. Various CPT worksheets and exercises will be given to the participants to help them work through their depression and anxiety. Group members may have problems with social anxiety, assertiveness problems, trauma and much more!


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|The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) repository holds full-text theses and dissertations submitted for higher degrees at the University (including submissions from former Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon).
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Revitalising the healing tradition - health tourism potential of thermal springs in the Western Cape
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Email Newsletters
My responsibility was to design the header, body, and copy of customer e-mail blasts. These emails go out to all customers and inform them of deals and information about the company. Below is an example of full email and all it's components, and as well as examples of other e-mail newsletters.


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I just celebrated failing my second sailing class by buying a 23 foot sail boat.
Learning from a book just didn't make any sense. It was like learning how to make out from a pamphlet. You just have to get out there and swap fluids. Anyway, back to my great poor decision.
So far, I've run my boat aground, scuffed other boats, bumped a dock, been narrowly buzzed by a boat plane, hit a draw bridge and collided with a house boat. House boats don't even move!
I'm a total liability out there. But, I'm having so much fun. My boat has some sexy scars. My friends have exciting and traumatic stories. Uh oh :)
For me, for the better or the worse, it's how I've loved doing things in this wiggly life.
If you want do something, just go fantastically fumble through it.
If you want to be filmmaker, pick up a camera an make a camera. Then, guess what. You are a filmmaker. Done and done.
Want to be dancer, take a dance class. Then, boom, you are a dancer.
You want to be painter. Paint...then you are painter.
Sure you aren't a gold medal Olympic filmmaker or an Emmy-award winning break dancer yet. But, you getting sweaty doing that thing...the thing you want. Woooot!
I keep making beautiful messes and it's been so fun.
I mean, no one at the end of their life says, "Gee, I wish I had more time to change the toner in the photocopier..." Snore!
Sailing? Me? I've gotten a little better. Last month, I successfully sailed 3 hours away to an abandoned island. Okay, yes, I used google pedestrian maps to navigate there while sailing. But, who cares? It worked.
Okay, I'm late for my silk-screening class and burped this out quickly. I may or may have not typed this out while biking. Sorry, future broken collar bones.
Go get sloppy and fantastically fumble through something. Otherwise, viva bed sores! :)
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Student Broadband Buyers Guide
Students rely on internet access. Be it registering for courses, receiving important news via email, downloading course content, researching your subject or submitting coursework, much of your work takes place online. Combine this with your usual online activity and social networking, and it becomes vital that you have a good Internet connection available in your digs.
What to look for in student broadband
When signing up for student broadband, make sure you get the right kind of deal.
There are three main things to look out for when choosing your package:
- Fixed line broadband - As a general rule, fixed line broadband (through your telephone line or via cable) is superior to mobile broadband for speed, usage allowance, responsiveness (latency) and reliability. This is especially true in shared households like the average student house. It's also a lot cheaper.
- Short or no contract - Look out for the shortest, or most appropriate, contract length. Some providers offer broadband with no contract, some have special nine month deals for students, and some have 12 month deals that can actually be as, if not more, affordable. Avoid anything longer.
- The right speed - The speed you need depends on the number of people in your house, and what they will be using the internet for. Faster is better, obviously, but perhaps more important is a package without monthly download limits.
This guide will focus mostly on fixed line broadband. However, you can skip ahead to our mobile broadband section if you do wish to explore the alternative.
Also, the nine month student offers may only be available for a limited time, but don't worry - there are plenty of no contract or 12 month deals to choose from instead.
Affordable student deals
Some of the biggest names in broadband have special deals for students that they run towards the end of the Summer until the end of October.
This year BT are offering 9 month student broadband and Virgin Media have 30 day rolling contract student offers. Both these shorter contract options can be found in the table below.
No contract broadband
For unrivalled flexibilty some providers offer broadband without a contract. Your deal automatically renews each month, and you can cancel at any time.
One month, no contract deals are not student specials, anyone can sign up. You'll typically pay a little more than you would on a 12 month contract, but if you only want the service for eight or nine months then you should come out ahead. There are several providers offering no contract broadband, these can be found in the table below.
Rolling contracts like these often have one-off set up fee, and in some cases the price might go up after a year. As such, they're not the right option if you do want something more long term.
Short contracts
A 12 month contract is not ideal if you're moving out of your student accommodation after nine months. But some deals are so attractive that they can work as cheaper.
If you're tearing it up in Magaluf next summer, you don't want to still be paying for broadband at the student digs you no longer live in. However, some introductory offers are cheap enough that you can get a year's broadband for a very low rate, sometimes only paying line rental.
As these aren't student specials, we recommend using our coverage checker to see what packages are available in your area and then finding the right combination of price and length to suit your needs.
What speed broadband do you need for your shared house?
There's a good chance you'll find yourself living with a group of other people at uni, all wanting to stream, download and game at the same time.
A slower, cheaper connection might be good enough for a couple of people in a household, depending on usage. Even when one housemate is downloading or streaming on a slower connection the others may notice a slowdown. More importantly, the cheapest deals often have download limits and it's hard to imagine these being suitable for any student household - you'll burn through your allowance in no time.
Fibre is the better option, then, which is also more expensive. Fortunately, a shared internet connection also means a shared broadband bill, and the more expensive packages often come with attractive introductory offers to sweeten the deal.
Check out our guide to what broadband speed you need to find the most suitable package, and if you're confused by all the different types of 'unlimited' being thrown around by the providers our guide to unlimited broadband explains it all for you.
If you like to de-stress over the evening and weekends with a few hours of online gaming, you're going to need a broadband package that can deal with that.
You want a reliable speed, a decent usage allowance, and a connection that isn't going to keep dropping your game during peak hours when everyone is online. However, you might be surprised to find not all games need a superfast connection, and even a 2Mb connection is plenty to play games - although you're likely to be frustrated by how long it takes to download software updates and DLC!
Recommended deals
The following deals all have contracts of 9 months or less, 40GB or more usage and should offer some of the best performance in areas where they're available.
If you're a solo light user or are unsure which providers are available near you, use our Ofcom accredited price comparison calculator to compare broadband in your area, or you could skip to the Mobile Broadband section of this guide.
Don't forget, these tables are sortable, so you can prioritise results by contract length, expected speeds and download allowance.


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Boiler Trim-Out Packages with Bronze Components
Series HP-AB Boiler Trim-Out Packages with Bronze Components are for use on commercial and residential closed loop hydronic heating systems. Packages include a bronze air separator, two 1/2 in. service check valves, 1/2 in. FV4-M1 float vent, bronze combination fill valve and backflow preventer and ET series expansion tank.
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Yep, we have a Community Spartan Company in Halo 5 now.
Our community is comprised of some amazing gamer girls, podcast listeners, social media friends, and game night participants. GTG is all about positivity, acceptance and playing videos games to have tons of fun.
Having a GTG community Spartan Company will make it easier to meet up and connect with others in our community who also play Halo 5.
Who can Join?
- Anyone is welcome to join whether you have been with GTG since 2004 or if you recently just found out about us.
- We are LGBT friendly and welcome diversity.
- Please be respectful of your fellow Spartans. We do not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination.
- We play for fun and are not competitive.
How to Join
- Head over to HaloWaypoint and Sign-In with your Xbox Live ID.
- Request to join the Girl Tribe Gaming Crew.
If you have any questions about the Girl Tribe Gaming Crew Spartan Company just post your questions in the comments below!


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Chicken is an exceptionally nutritious nourishment stacked with vitamins and minerals. It is a mine of the leanest proteins and 9 fundamental amino acids-being the building squares of muscles; it contains unsaturated and immersed unsaturated fats. Being low fat in nature it doesn't bring about heftiness. All dieticians and specialists prescribe the consideration of chicken in the eating regimen of pregnant ladies.
Protein is the glamor girl of supplements nowadays, getting raves from numerous effective calorie counters. Since you know weight reduction eating regimens are out and out perilous for hopeful mothers and their infants, you have to acknowledge protein amid pregnancy on a more profound level — for the mental aptitude behind the excellence.
Protein is comprised of the amino acids that manufacture your infant's delightful face and each cell underneath it. At 37 weeks pregnant, your infant's cerebrum, specifically, needs these crude materials to change itself into the wondrous organ that will help your child inhale, walk, talk, and happily flush your auto enters down the can in the years to come.
Amid pregnancy, you require three servings of protein consistently (the likeness around 75 grams). A great many people experience no difficulty achieving this objective (particularly on the off chance that they've invested any energy in the low-carb fleeting trend), in spite of the fact that in case you're having a veggie lover or vegetarian pregnancy you may need to work somewhat harder to discover great wellsprings of protein.
Getting your full protein portion is never more vital than it is amid this last trimester, when your infant's cerebrum is growing quick and angrily — but at the same time it's an awesome time to up your admission of good protein sources that are additional high in omega-3 unsaturated fats, as DHA (another must-have supplement with regards to child brains — furthermore, one that is known to bring down your danger of post birth anxiety). Get protein amid pregnancy from these sustenances, yet the featured (*) ones are particularly great wellsprings of protein for their DHA star control
It's additionally a smart thought to pursue protein amid pregnancy with a satisfactory supply of pyridoxine. Never knew about it? It's the vitamin otherwise called B6, and its occupation is to help your body — and your infant — utilize all that protein to do its phone building work. (Consider it along these lines: If protein is the block, B6 is the mortar.) And B6 assumes a particularly huge part in the advancement of the cerebrum and sensory system. Like folic corrosive, it decreases the danger of neural tube abandons. You'll discover B6 in pre-birth vitamins and furthermore in bananas, avocados, wheat germ, cocoa rice, grain, soybeans, oats, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, watermelon, and meat (see, there's cover with your protein sources, making your employment considerably simpler).


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Weekday Wildflower Walks
June 5 @ 11:15 AM
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An event every week that begins at 11:15am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2019
Weekday Wildflower Walks
Every Wednesday, 11:15am – 1:15pm
Spring explodes with wildflowers as woodland plants
emerge from their winter slumber. Discover them
experience spring unfolding at Tyler.
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is on February 14, 2006. The senior high school where Will would have gone is having a ceremony to put plaques on their AEDs in memory of Will and a man whose family donated money for an AED. I am really looking forward to being there and seeing the plaque go up. What perfect timing!
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Our fitness industry has bred an unfortunate obsession with "doing more" in the gym. I'm sure you've witnessed this pattern of thinking. Whether it's someone proudly posting about their two-a-day workout routine, talking about how many group exercise classes they took during the week (or even day), or bragging about how much time they spend in the gym during a typical session…it's a widespread belief that you have to spend a lot of time working out to see results. Here's why it's not a bad thing to optimize gym time and get on with the rest of your day.
Almost no one can disagree with the statement that fruits are good for you. They contain essential nutrients, can strengthen your immune system and give you energy. Fruits are instrumental in improving your health and should be a staple in your everyday diet. But there are some important things to remember when deciding which healthy fruits are best for you. And keep in mind that despite how healthy fruit can be, the calories can add up and wreak havoc on a diet.
The ankle is one of the most vital joints in the body when it comes to athletic performance; it is the foundation of stability, structural integrity, and movement. It is also one of the most ignored. Ankles support the weight of the body, stabilize it, aid in shifting weight during movement, and absorbing force. It is important to work your ankle strength in a variety of positions in order to fully work all of the related muscle groups and increase the range of motion.
Succeeding in any area of life requires the right fitness mindset, and this is true for fitness as well. Do you have a fitness mindset? The following 6 tips can help you to cultivate the best beliefs and attitudes for lasting fitness success:
Don't get me wrong. Having a baby is one of the greatest, if not *the* greatest, miracles humanly possible.


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Fatai Ajidagba and APC Ajeromi-Ifelodun Leadership-
The politics of All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ajeromi-Ifelodun is beyond social, print and electronic media in the sense that these media forums cannot make Hon Fatai Ajidagba,the former Ifelodun LCDA to win second term without going through the stakeholders of Ajeromi-Ifelodun APC.
Precisely a month ago, a popular media forum opened by one Pentecostal pastor in Ifelodun LCDA called "Bring Back Ajifat engaged in a strong political discussion where a staunch APC member took a swipe on Hon Fatai Ajidagba's second term and boldly countered his supporters that second term can only be possible through the APC Ajeromi-Ifelodun party leaders not facebook or twitter campaigns on Ajifat.It was a mind- blogging that APC in Ajeromi-Ifelodun is gradually heading towards political extinction due to overbearing structure created by self-made party leaders. March 28 and April 11 would not be forgotten in hurry on how the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) tsunami swept all the political strongholds of the APC in Ajeromi-Ifelodun.The fact remains that Ajif voters are fed of APC leadership in all ramifications.
PDP is the only alternative party to vote APC out of power in Ajeromi-Ifelodun.The sad moment of APC leadership in Ajif is that Hon Fatai Ajidagba has been alleged of participating in the political lost of some politicians who felt they were semi-gods to the voters. Political mudslinging will only end APC domineering leadership in Ajeromi-Ifelodun if it is not corrected now.Hon Fatai Ajidagba serves as a better candidate if fielded by the APC and if victory must be secured in the next coming LG polls in Ifelodun LCDA. His giant strides are worthy to be emulated but APC leadership seems to be overheating the polity which is giving room to unknown candidates of the PDP to make mockery of the APC.
In Ajeromi-Ifelodun,the Yorubas are just 30 percent of the population compared to non-Yoruba speaking communities that are 70 percent that mostly belong to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).The political survey so far indicated that even the Yorubas comprises Kwara,Ogun,Oyo,Ekiti and few Lagosians that are in politics of Ajeromi-Ifelodun and Lagos State.APC felt their political domineering in 2015 would make significant impact or victory but only to be disgracefully dislodged by aggrieved voters. Even though, many Ajif big wig politicians have wrongly accused Ajifat as a product of imposition and running partisan politics.Ajifat came to rectify the political process that has been sore by the APC leaders in the two local governments. As far Ajegunle APC is concerned, APC is a dead party waiting for final burial.
In as much as we continued to accuse Ajifat as he is popularly called by his admirers for playing partisan politics, he remains the peoples' choice in Ifelodun LCDA.With the various miscreants 'attacks on regular basis to discredit Ajifat would not prevent his political victory if anything to go by. Any attempt to alternate Hon Fatai Ajidagba's name from the APC leadership in the local government, then APC is dead. His political legacy as the former Ifelodun LCDA chairman speaks volume of his stewardship.Ajeromi-Ifelodun politics has been ruled by leaders who felt power belongs to them. One thing Ajifat did in his leadership, he embraced all non-Yoruba speaking communities into his government. If Hon Fatai Ajidagba must survive the return battle, then some of these loyalists must pass through the school of reformation and change.
Since the enthronement of democracy in Ajeromi-Ifelodun,no elected local government chairman has beaten the political records of Hon Fatai Ajidagba including past legislators. He judiciously used the LG resources to develop Ifelodun LCDA than diverting it into monthly salaries to some desperate voters and party leaders. Can Taiwo Adenekan,Kamal Bayewu,HKT,Ladi Balogun,KAP and others pinpoint any project executed except Hon Adewale Adeogun as a former Education Secretary who used his one tenure to make Ajegunle schools relevant in Nigeria. They have succeeded in creating political dynasty for APC in the two local governments which has been dismantled by the PDP.The Executive Secretaries cannot be blamed for the fall out of these APC gladiators in Ajeromi-Ifelodun because these elements failed to protect the interest of the people. Some of these political elements succeeded in building businesses outside Ajegunle that gave them political fame but Ajifat decided to settle in Ajegunle with his family.
However, Hon Fatai Ajidagba won all his units for HKT in the last elections. The rumours making rounds that some elements intended to work against Ajifat's second term. Having won several awards on credibility not favour, he remains the most viable candidate to beat in the next LG poll in Ifelodun.If God gives power, who is that mortal to change it. It was God that brought Ajifat to power not man. Among all the APC grassroots politician, only Ajifat,Ajibola,Adewale,Pa Rabiu Oluwa,the apex leader that built political legacies in the two local governments. Chief Rabiu Oluwa is over 70 years and he must not allow political sentiment to take his decision. The only way APC can survive the political tsunami if credible people like Ajifat andAdewale are elected as party candidates and nothing more.
Lastly, Hon Fatai Ajidagba 's government has positively affected every Ifelodun dwellers including widows,orphans,widowers and just mention but a few. Today Ifelodun LCDA is rated as the best local government in Lagos state through his laudable and feasible achievements. Can we say Ajidagba does not deserve a second term for God's sake? Let us allow the sleeping dogs lie and make democracy prevail in Ajeromi-Ifelodun.
Godday Odidi
Social Media Analyst


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Pflueger Doubles Down on Value
Pflueger's motto has always been to provide solid performing reels at price points that make it easy to adopt their brand. They further their quest in that goal this year with a refinement of their already popular and very value driven spinning reel lineup.
Introducing the redesigned Patriarch XT Spinning Reel.
Patriarch XT Spinning:
Pflueger's top end spinning reel, the Patriarch XT receives an earlier than usual refresh bringing it up to date with 11 Extreme Corrosion Control (XCR) sealed ball bearings in support of its magnesium body and rotor. The reel's mainshaft is made of titanium and the entire reel is made safe for both fresh and saltwater use. It is available in two sizes and will carry with it an MSRP of $249.95.
The Patriarch XT comes with 11 XCR Bearings and a cool aluminum
and carbon handle.
The standard Patriarch spinning reel also receives a revamp.
Patriarch Spinning: The standard Patriarch Spinning reel is also built fresh and saltwater safe but is made in three different sizes. This reel also benefits from a magnesium body and rotor and titanium mainshaft though it has one less bearing than the flagship. Sporting 10 XCR bearings, the Patriarch Spinning reel will retail for a cool #199.95.
The Patriarch comes with 10 XCR Bearings and a cool aluminum
and carbon handle with a red accent.
The President XT is only $79.95.
President XT Spinning: The company's spinning reel refresh continues with President XT spinning. This aluminum framed reel also has an aluminum mainshaft, ten (10) sealed bearings, a braid ready spool, and a sealed drag. Adorned with a carbon handle and rubberized cork knob, the President XT spinning is available in five different sizes for a retail price of only $79.95.
Yet it comes with a similar handle to the Patriarch reels.
The President XT low profile reel is a similar good value.
President XT Low Profile: Delivering solid performance at a value price, the President XT casting reel is redesigned for 2017 with carbon sideplates and an externally adjustable magnetic braking system. The reel features nine (9) stainless steel ball bearings and weighs in at 7.7 ounces. It's rated at 31 inches of line returned per crank of the handle and will retail for just $79.95.
Rubberized cork handle knobs.
Magnetic braking for the spool.
President Casting: The standard President casting reel receives similar upgrades to the XT only with seven (7) stainless steel bearings instead of 9. An feature that comes with the new President however is a set of soft grip cushions that slip on over the knobs of the reel for added padding and comfort. The Pflueger President low profile reel will retail for $59.99.
The President low profile reel is yet an even better value.
Do you use aftermarket grip modifiers?
Well, President LP comes with them.
They are very soft and pliable.
Trion Casting: Taking things a step further in value is the Trion casting reel. This reel has the same basic features of the President - including the new, comfort knobs - but with six (6) bearings instead of 7. The Trion will retail for $49.99.
Lastly, the Trion at only $49.99 is sure to open some eyes.
This reel also comes with the grip modifiers and an externally adjustable
magnetic braking system.
In an era where feature rich reels are escalating in cost, Pflueger has doubled down on their motto of providing the best value in reels out on the market. A special thank you goes out to Larry Tankersley for taking the time out to walk us through the product refreshes from Pfleuger.


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Keep all the toys and kid's clutter under control with this well-designed wall unit organization system. Simple clean white lines on the exterior minimiize the look of clutter while a multitude of colorful bins and boxes delight the family's children with a place to keep everything instantly accessible yet easy to put away. The extra long, bar style handles on the cabinets ensures comfortable access for both small children and adults.
This custom playroom wall unit organization system is configured to hold a large number of toys and games — keeping everything clean and uncluttered in this kid's space — but still accessible for the family's children. Most importantly, all the toys are easy to store, encouraging the children to put their toys away when they are finished playing. the smallest children are assigned the bottom drawers to hold their balls and play things, while older children can utilize the colorful bins kept behind closed cabinet doors to corral all the clutter.


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Friday, February 5, 2016
What I Learned From My Dad
But I'm not writing this for you to feel sorry for me. I'm writing this so you can understand what a great God I serve & how blessed I am to call Elvin Long my father.
My dad taught me how to love-- love the Lord & love other people. He taught me how to share that love with others. He taught me that love is selfless-- and he showed that to my mom & I every day.
My dad taught me how to serve. My dad's spiritual gift was hands down, service. He was always doing something for someone else. Anytime someone would need their yard mowed or something moved, dad was always there. He was probably the most selfless person I've ever known. He taught me that I can always help someone.
My dad taught me how to pray. When I was little, dad would tuck me in & pray with me every night before I went to sleep. He taught me that prayer is important & essential in my life. I would often hear dad praying in the mornings before reading his Bible & hear him praying at night before he went to sleep. Before dad died, I would hear him late at night talking to God. I'm convinced dad knew he was about to go to heaven & I think God was preparing him for it.
My dad taught me how to communicate. I remember having long, meaningful talks with my dad even when I was very little. He would take me home from school & we'd talk about everything. We continued it as I got older. Some of my best memories with my dad consist of talks we would have when I got home every night. When something big or exciting happened, he was usually the first one I called. And I remember a time when I was hurt by some friends, all I thought was, "I really just want to talk to my dad." He taught me how to talk to others.
My dad taught me how to follow my dreams. Dad always told me how proud he was of me. He told me countless times to chase after what I wanted to do in life. He encouraged me to go to college and get my degree, unlike him. He told me, "If God calls you somewhere else around the world, it will be hard for me, but I'll always support you & stand behind you no matter what."
My dad taught me how to surrender. He taught me the most important thing of all-- I was a sinner in need of a Savior, & Jesus Christ was the only one who could do that for me. Dad taught me about grace & forgiveness. He showed me the love of my heavenly Father by loving me as my earthly father. Any questions I had about my walk with God, he was always there to help me find the answer. Dad encouraged me to surrender my life to the Lord and follow Him wherever I go.
How many dads teach their children what my dad taught me?.. I'm not sure. But I'm forever grateful for the impact my father made in my life. And I'm so blessed to have a Heavenly Father who constantly covers me with His unfailing grace.
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Very touching tribute to your Dad! Thank you for sharing such a sweet remembrance.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for your encouraging words!Delete
I stumbled upon your blog a few days ago and started reading heap mainly because we have the same last name. It a little scary how similar some of our life events have been. My dad also passed away unexpectedly shortly after your dad did. I really enjoyed reading this post. It made me reflect on some of the lessons I learned from my dad. Thanks for sharing thisReplyDelete
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I'm glad to know it encouraged you! Thank you so much for your kind words!Delete
Oh wow, it sounds like your dad was such an incredible man. What a blessing to have him as your father. Beautifully written tribute.ReplyDelete


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Hallmark New Designers Award
We are delighted to announce that Katie Amy Webb from Nottingham Trent University has been awarded the Hallmark @NewDesigners 2016 award for her project, 'Little Badger Blue'.
The judges comments were:'We loved it!'
Katie's reaction: 'I'm really shocked but ecstatic at having won, and I can't wait to see where it leads. I'm so grateful to New Designers and to Hallmark.'
Katie wins a £500 cash prize, and a two month paid placement.
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Welcome to my blog. This is where I document my reading life and other book culture. Keep turning the page.
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How to choose just one book from the many published each year.
Celebrating turning 30 the only way I know how.
As I celebrate 30 trips around the sun, I'm taking my reading life public. I invite you to join me over the next 12 months as I work my way through 31 books--one published in each year I've been alive.


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Celebrating the life of Robert Brown III
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We ask on behalf of the family that you keep your comments uplifting and appropriate to help all who come here to find comfort and healing.
Robert Edward Brown, III went home to our Lord on September 23, 2016 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was the infant son of Robert Edward Brown, Jr. and Danielle Munroe (Cloud) Brown.
A funeral ceremony for baby Robert will be held at Trout Funeral Home in Blackwell on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Washunga Cemetery in Newkirk, Oklahoma.
Survivors include his parents, grandmothers, Tammy Cloud and Elizabeth Convers Brown as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Munroe Cloud and Robert Brown, Sr.
Cree Cloud will serve as the casketbearer. Honorary casketbearer will be Oston Convers.
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If you're visiting Mandaue City soon, you're going to be in for a major traffic jam but you'll also be lucky enough to experience their new transportation options if you want to get around.
With the government steadfastly building more and more infrastructure projects to ease traffic in various parts of the country,
Mandaue City Mayor Luigi Quisumbing has announced proposals that will be implemented as traffic congestion is expected to worsen due to the Php 1-billion tri-level pass project that includes the construction of tunnel, a flyover and a road along United Nations Avenue and DM Cortes St., Mandaue City.
Secretary Mark Villar of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has signed the terms of reference for the project, paving the way for its bidding in June or July this year.
Alternative forms of transportation that utilize the city's waterways are being developed, as closure of main roads leading to Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Candaga Bridge are necessary during the period of construction, which is estimated to take two years.
Plans to operate a barge, Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) ships and water taxis are now underway along with the opening of new diversion roads near the project.
Quisumbing said the city has also started developing the diversion roads near the project site in Barangay Umapad.
The city government is already coordinating with shipping companies for the barge operation, RoRo ships and water taxis to take commuters between Mandaue City and Lapu-Lapu City.
However, permits from the local government units and the different national government agencies have to be secured before the shipping companies can service the public.


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The Most Emotional Movie Moments Ever
Whether they are Hollywood blockbusters or children's cartoons: only the truly hard of heart can remain dry-eyed throughout these films! We present twenty of the most emotional moments in film history. Click your way through our gallery to see which film moments made the list and don't forget to have some tissues handy!
In the film Gran Torino, the children of war veteran "Walt Kowalski's" neighbors, "Thao" and "Sue" have been hassled by a gang for some time. One day, the situation escalates dramatically and the gang takes shots at the children's home. "Walt", played by Clint Eastwood, feels that he is partly to blame for the gang's actions. So he confronts the gang and provokes them until they shoot him. In doing so, he makes sure that the gang end up in prison while at the same time creating one of the most emotional film moments in acting history.
When "Albus Dumbledore" dies at the end of the sixth Harry Potter film, audiences can't help but feel a deep sense of loss. This feeling of sadness is enhanced even more when "Harry Potter" and his fellow schoolmates say an emotional goodbye to their noble headmaster.
What an emotional moment! When "Jamal" becomes an overnight media star after taking part in an Indian quiz show in Slumdog Millionaire he is finally reunited with his childhood girlfriend "Latika" at Victoria Station in Mumbai. After a long search, "Jamal" is finally able to take the love of his life into his arms again.
Carry on reading to find out which cartoon film manages to move even grown adults to tears...
Bambi is the number one tear-jerker when it comes to children's films. When "Bambi's" happy childhood is brought to an abrupt end due to the sudden death of his mother it is almost unbearable to watch and one of the most heart-wrenching moments in all of film history.
Click to find out which cult classic is up next...
They were THE couple in the heroic epic that is Star Wars! As "Anakin Skywalker" and "Padmé Amidala", Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman were one of the most beautiful couples in film ever. Which is why, despite or maybe even because of his love for "Padmé", it is all the more moving when "Anakin" crosses over to the dark side in Episode III.
You definitely need tissues within easy-reach when watching this film! The American drama My Sister's Keeper starring Cameron Diaz tells the story of a family whose lives are completely changed when their oldest daughter is diagnosed with leukemia. It is one of the saddest moments in film history when "Kate" dies with her mother by her side.
Titanic was one of the most successful films ever made. The film follows "Jack" and "Rose's" cross-class love story. When the Titanic begins to sink, the couple fight to survive. The lovers float in the icy ocean for hours waiting to be rescued, but "Jack" drowns before help comes. His death devastated cinema audiences worldwide!
The film Million Dollar Baby tells the story of waitress "Maggie" who leaves long days spent toing and froing between customers behind her to become a professional boxer with the help of her coach "Frankie". One fight leaves "Maggie" paralyzed and suicidal. Her coach helps her to commit suicide by injecting her with an overdose of adrenaline. A truly heart-wrenching scene! Just like our next emotional moment...
Steven Spielberg's epic historical drama Schindler's List portrays the horrific circumstances that many Jews found themselves in during the second world war. "Oskar Schindler" saves Jewish workers from being transported to concentration camps and killed. To express their profound thanks, they give him a ring engraved with the following: "Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire". "Schindler" is both deeply touched and guilty at not having done more for the Jewish cause. It is a deeply moving scene!
Another cult classic that leaves audiences fighting back tears! The love story between "Rick Blaine" and "Ilsa Lund" is a tragic one. The American "Rick" is forced to let the love of his life "Ilsa" take off from Casablanca. His last words to her on the runway will forever remain a part of movie history: "Here's looking at you, kid." Our next film deals with a moving father-son relationship...
As anyone who has watched The Lion King knows, it is impossible not to shed at least a tear or two (or bawl your eyes out) when "Scar" pushes "Simba's" father "Mufasa" off a cliff.
The film that is up next also boasts several moving moments!
The 1994 film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, was a resounding success and won an impressive total of six Oscars! The sentimental screen adaptation depicts the life of a young, disabled man, "Forrest Gump". In one of film history's most emotional scenes ever, he is reunited with his great love "Jenny", whom he met at school, and marries her.
Braveheart, starring Mel Gibson, is set at the end of the thirteenth century. In the film, "King Edward I" conquers Scotland in the most brutal and bloody fashion imaginable. The Scottish aristocrat "William Wallace's" wife is killed as a result of the conquest and he vows that he will seek revenge! When his childhood sweetheart "Murron" also dies it is nearly impossible not to cry. Click to see another highly emotionally film scene!
In the sci-fi thriller Inception Leonardo DiCaprio haunts the dreams of others as "Dominick Cobb". "Dominick's" wife "Mal" is already dead when the film starts, having committed suicide. One scene shows "Cobb" in dream limbo where his wife waits for him. His feelings of grief and the fact that he blames himself for his wife's death create a scene that is deeply moving.
The film The Green Mile is a moving story about the relationship between "Paul Edgecomb", the chief warden of a prison death row, played by Tom Hanks, and "John Coffey", a wrongly accused inmate played by Michael Clarke. The end of the film is particularly harrowing with "Paul" having to execute "John", even though he is innocent!
The 1982 sci-fi fantasy film E.T. portrays the extraordinary friendship between ten-year-old Elliott and an extraterrestrial creature named "E.T.". When "E.T." becomes very ill, "Elliott" races against time to save him and audiences are left anxiously hoping that he will be able to save the adorable alien in time.
The drama Sophie's Choice starring Oscar-winner Meryl Streep tells the shocking story of a young Jewish mother who, along with her children, is sent to a concentration camp. One scene is particularly emotional... "Sophie" is given an impossible choice: one of the guards forces her to choose which of her children should be gassed and which sent to a children's labour camp. Absolutely heartbreaking!
In the comedy Marley and Me, husband and wife "Jenny" and "John Grogan" adopt a lovable dog called "Marley". After a slightly shaky start, "Marley" is cheeky to say the least, the couple soon fall in love with "Marley". When "Marley" dies years later they are inconsolable, and so, too, is anyone watching the film!
The drama The Pursuit of Happiness, in which Will Smith stars alongside his son Jaden Smith, tells the story of "Chris Garder", a salesman from San Francisco trying to make ends meet as an intern broker. When "Chris" and his son are evicted from their flat and, in one particularly poignant scene, are forced to stay the night in a public toilet, anyone watching the film cannot help but feel deeply moved.
The Most Emotional Movie Moments Ever
Whether they are Hollywood blockbusters or children's cartoons: only the truly hard of heart can remain dry-eyed throughout these films! We present twenty of the most emotional moments in film history. Click your way through our gallery to see which film moments made the list and don't forget to have some tissues handy!


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Voting is now officially open for the 2013 ENnie Awards! Use the links below between now and the end of the day on Wednesday, July 31, to vote for your favorite products and 2014 ENnies Judges. Good luck to everyone!
Product Voting: http://ennie-awards.com/vote
Judge's Voting: http://ennie-awards.com/vote?judges=true
Lamentations and Kenzer are both listed twice under Fan Favorite Publisher, splitting their votes.
Henchman Abuse is also listed twice under Publisher…
So, I believe that "Tenra Bansho Zero" and "KOTODAMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES" are the same company, in essence…
Huh, weird. I didn't submit any products to the Ennies, since Tenra Bansho Zero officially dropped April 2013, not in 2012… But yeah, Tenra Bansho Zero (me!) is a game by Kotodama Heavy Industries (me!). If this is for a write-in vote, then I'm honored! But yeah, they're the same(ish); one a game, the other the actual imprint/publisher.


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Aurora is a brand that has seemed to take the community by storm as of late. It seems we're always hearing about new special editions and models which no doubt is helping them become more of a household name.
A sort of flagship of the brand is a model called the "88" which has seen numerous variations and limited editions. One of these said variations is simply called the 88 Demonstrator, which is what I'll be reviewing today.
I was kindly loaned this pen for a review by Pen Chalet, so many thanks to them for sending it my way.
The 88 Demonstrator is a full-size, piston mechanism fountain pen that is, quite honestly, a stunner, but not in the traditional way. No fancy acrylics or textures, but the overall aesthetic is a bit edgier than your average demonstrator pen.
The style of the pen gives me a bit of a "space" vibe, like some sort of futuristic capsule. Against the clear acrylic pieces Aurora chose black hardware which I think was a fantastic choice which only adds to the appeal.
There are small details like how the pieces on the piston and finial connect together on the cap and barrel in a sort of gear pattern which looks cool.
I inked the pen up with some Bungbox blue ink and the piston was smooth and and worked easily. The pen comes with a black, PVD coated 18k nib which writes extremely stiff, like a nail, and is definitely on the dry side.
But, I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing for the right person. For me personally, I do tend to prefer nibs that have some slight softness, but I found it to be enjoyable to use. It made the lines of my writing crisp and clean in my Leuchtturm1917 (preferred) notebook.
I found the nib has tended to burp/splash ink into the cap quite a bit, but I'm not sure if this is a consistent thing with Aurora pens in general.
One of the most noticeable things about the 88 is how solidly built it is. It doesn't feel cheap and doesn't feel flimsy. Unfortunately some acrylic pens do. Another pen that surprised me like this was the Pilot Custom Heritage 92 when I reviewed it awhile back.
The biggest catch on this pen is the price unfortunately. Coming in at a retail price of over $1,000, it is a bit steep to get your hands on one.
Is this price unreasonable? Honestly, any pen that starts to clear the $300-400 range in my opinion has a price to value ratio that is completely subjective. So, for the right person with the right budget, this pen is unique, sturdily built and may be completely reasonable.
While this pen may be a bit out of reach for most of us, if you've been meaning to try an Aurora pen there is a pretty broad range of models/prices to check out and Pen Chalet.
And, special thanks again to Pen Chalet for sending the pen to review!


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Last Friday was my birthday and some weeks back, a colleague had suggested doing something fun for the day and the thought grew on me. Indeed, I thought I would treat myself to a rare day out of the office – but what to do? Whatever I did one requirement was that there should be an element of 'daft fun' to the day.
Some of the options I considered were:
1. Learn to parachute / skydive that day? (that would be fun, and full of adrenaline) – a high candidate and catching up with good friend Richard recently I was regaled with stories and his approaching 500th jump.
2. Would I spend the day in the Radio Room of HMS Belfast? (Fun, and a great day & most rewarding not only working the radio but also teaching and enthusing the next generation about Morse code etc. )
3. Visit the British Library – something I'd been meaning to do for some time to investigate the resources available, acquaint myself and spend the day contemplating, learning and writing etc.
4. Spend the day at London Hackspace. I don't get there half (or 1%) as much as I'd like. Great friendly and creative atmosphere where things get pulled apart, hacked, and made better etc. Many new skills to learn and plenty willing to share their mastery of said skills with others. A veritable trove for the autodidact with an engineering bent.
5. Just spend the day catching up on sleep and being gloriously slothful for a day.
…. But then whilst browsing the web, and looking out of interest at the state of the Latvian property market (as you do), I came across an advert for forthcoming auctions from the Latvian Privatisation Agency which caught my eye. This specific ad was for a water tower in the district of Jurmala (translates to Seaside), which is about 20 minutes outside Riga and consists of connected villages and towns along with about 30km of unspoilt beach on the shore of the Baltic Sea.
For those that may not know, whilst was born and raised in England, I'm also half Latvian by birth on my mother's side and have an interest and fascination with the country. I have spent a number of very enjoyable holidays in Latvia since university days, and have witnessed much of the rapid progression that has come since the country's independence post communism. It is hard to describe but Latvia, with its people and countryside have a great draw for me. In particular I have a thing for slightly overgrown wild Latvian meadows, which I consider to be one of the greatest things of beauty on God's earth. In Latvia the pace of life is a little slower than the UK and the seasons have clear definition. In winter there is snow, in summer there is sun and yes; this is probably a rose tinted oversimplification.
Since working in the city of London and particularly starting a family, we've not been over for quite some time. Last time I went the currency was the Lat, now it is the Euro etc. From time to time I browse the web and look at Latvian property (real estate) web sites to day dream about a nice farm in Latvia and leaving the rat race behind. Approx 150 years ago everything in our lives would have come from within about 20 miles of where you were living and I find that the idea of a return to a more basic existence has a certain 'grass is always greener' appeal. Fresh air, healthy and hard manual work, and enjoying the fruits of your labour etc. Reality however would likely be very different, and besides; after 5 minutes of browsing a task is complete and there is more work to do.
The particular object of the water tower caught my attention though. It was not unique, but a good example of late soviet architecture, where form and function are equally celebrated. Who doesn't like a good tower or folly?
The water tower was listed as 40m high with a capacity 40 cubic metres of water. Alongside the tower itself, its attendant guard house (basically an insulated shed in poor condition) and the small plot of land where it stood, and it was to be sold by auction on 20th May. I had a read on the particulars, which stated that the property was poorly served technically (no electricity, drainage, gas or – bizarrely for a water tower no water supply either!), and that the guard shed was in poor condition. The tower did appear basically sound though – having been built in approx. 1980 of steel reinforced concrete - they are built to last, and designed to support the weight of the water at the top which is one tonne per cubic metre.
I had a look at the location on Google Earth and StreetView which are very useful tools. These showed the tower, and the location clearly. The setting at the side of the lake was obviously photographed in summer as there are plenty of locals enjoying the environs of the adjoining small lake, and it is very scenic indeed. Slightly down from the water tower also next to the lake were the ruins (mostly intact) of an old mill (windmill?), which dated from the 18th century. I was obviously interested and found myself looking over the particulars. The documents described the best suggested use of the land as to add to an adjoining property, and I wondered if Grand Designs had reached the Baltic yet.
It is hard to visualise what a 40m high object looks like. A quick search on the Interweb reveals that. for comparison; 40m is the height of roughly a 12 storey building, the same height as the US space shuttle vertical on the launch pad, and a tad taller than the height of the statue of Christ that looks over Rio de Janeiro (when pedestal included), about the same as 9 stacked double decker busses, and 5 m less than the height of the statue of liberty. Quite high then.
Not for any particular reason or purpose, I thought 'who would not want a tower like that in a beautiful lakeside (albeit post industrial behind) location close to the sea?' The auction process required advance registration and expression of interest in a particular auction listing. So out of interest, I registered my interest. Thinking about the auction process, I didn't rate my chances though. I know how people get carried away in ebay auctions (been there), and also that water towers have many purposes in the latter day world – including for use as telecoms towers for the mobile phone networks etc.
Thus I felt that the probability of actually winning an auction against bidders with unlimited pockets would be somewhere from low to nill. In fact, thinking about it rationally (before you say it, you are probably thinking that the concepts of rational thought and 40m high late soviet era water towers is an oxymoron and I'd wholeheartedly agree), I'd not really be able to bid at all, as with family, living etc. it's hard to justify splashing out money you don't have on what is effectively a folly. I was curious though. I considered that it would be interesting to see how the auction process worked for future opportunities down the line, and who would end up the owner of this fine tower? So – the auction being set for the day of my birthday, and the prospect of a slow day in Riga also appealing in and of itself, I booked the flight out.
Ryanair do a flight from the UK to Latvia which leaves at about 06:50 uk time,which takes about 2.5 hours and arrives thus at Riga International Airport (RIX) at approx. 11am local time (timezone +2 from UK time). There is a return flight that leaves RIX at 21:30 in the evening, and thus a day trip to Latvia is entirely practical and thanks for to Ryanair economic also (Fares start at about £35 one way) – just a very early start to the day considering you have to get up and get to the airport in good time before the flight.
So I'd booked the day out of the office from work – got everything urgent done and let people know that I'd be away for the day, and then set off bright and early on my trip. I say I'd let everyone know I'd be away for the day, and that I had, diary filled in, colleagues mailed, and set Out of Office, but I didn't say where I was going. I guess sometimes I'm rather shy about things, and considered that if I told people where I was going and what I was planning to do, I'd likely be poo pooed, and ribbed for it – ie 'you're going to fly 1000 miles to watch someone buy a water tower? Isn't that a bit daft?' – well, yes it probably would be. The plan was also to enjoy a pleasant day in Riga besides this, which would be one aspect to the day but only one small part of it. I've known friends to do similar things when going for driving tests to avoid the unwelcome pressure of 'did you fail again, isn't that X times now?' etc. And I admit it was daft in the first place so didn't really need others to tell me what I already knew.
Arriving in Riga at the end of a pretty smooth flight, Riga was bathed in sunshine and a pleasant place to be. As I was in for the day only, I was thankful not to have any luggage and only my work laptop bag with chargers for phone etc. On arrival I found that there had been some issues overnight with one of our upstream Internet connections which are redundant, but maintenance with one provider had had knock on effects with our routers, which was thankfully quickly resolved by a colleague Matthew in the office. Murphy's law does dictate that the day you're out of the office things like this happen but great to know everything in good hands.
From Riga Airport, you can catch the bus to town for EUR 2, which is not quite as quick as a cab, but as I was in no rush, and just there to enjoy myself for the day, that's what I did and headed into town. I had a wonder around the old town, via Doma Laukum (Dome Square) etc. all was quite as a I remember it but with some evolutionary changes as you'd expect. Progress is progress, but I still think that KFC, Starbucks and McDonalds & now Pizza Hut are a little out of place in Riga alongside the more traditional shops and hostelries. From the old town I wondered through the park by the National Opera House (Latvia has a very strong opera), enjoying the sun, the walking and the air. When you don't have 101 things on your to do list and bustle to get things done, time itself feels more relaxed.
On the plane on the way over, I had a read of my PDF download from the night before of the 'Riga in Your Pocket' guide to the town where they have good reviews of where to go and where to avoid for a visitor or expat in Latvia. I stopped at a small Latvian Café - 'Cafe22' where the food looked good and the wifi was free. Lunch was an excellent beetroot compote and then a Latvian pancake type dish which was also delicious and costing a very reasonable EUR 4.1 including a bottle of water.
After this was close to time to visit the Latvian Privatisation Agency in their building just down from the national art museum. I was not too sure how this would work with language etc. as I can order a beer and stop a taxi in Latvian, but not much else. Thankfully (and to my slight shame) many if not most Latvians speak excellent English.
There is an oft over used phrase 'you have to be in it to win it' – which to my mind equates to advertising for things like the national lottery, of which you have about 1 in 14 million chances of winning, so may as well read 'you're almost certainly not going to win it'…. But in this case it seems I struck lucky as it turns out that in fact I was the only person who had registered an interest in the water tower, and that the board of the Latvian Privatisation Agency had written a letter to this effect two days earlier but not bothered posting it as it would not get to the UK in time. As the only interested party, the building was effectively mine. Barring a small matter of payment – a grand total of EUR 5.17 had to be paid for taxes. Helpfully and to make paperwork less of an issue; the Latvian privatisation agency had paid this on my behalf to the district authority in Jurmala, and that I could repay them in 30 days, but no, they could not accept cash now. The staff were delightful, efficient, and answered a host of questions such as might be asked by a naïve first time buyer of Latvian Water Towers. It turns out that this was also their first time privatising a water tower, and they were curious to see who would be interested in this. I'm pretty sure I'm down as the 'mad Englishman', which is likely true. Gift horse & mouth etc. so with a few signatures the water tower was basically mine. I do still have to file a document with the Land Registry, and pay another EUR 7 or so in fees for that, but that would not be possible the same day, as many state institutions work a short day on Friday (I did say that the pace of life is a little different in Latvia and no bad thing).
So – wow – I guess I just bought a water tower sight unseen. How cool is that? What to do with it, what state is it in etc. ? I'd not actually particularly thought of those questions until then, as I didn't really believe it myself until this point. Next, there was only one thing to be done – I resolved to skip my trip to the art museum and took a taxi to the tower. The Tower was down as being in Jurmala, which is the district (just) but more accurately is in an area called Sloka, which is a short way on from the main tourist centre of Majori / Jurmala town centre. Nicola and I had taken the train to Sloka years ago and walked to the campsite there where we stayed in simple huts on a fun holiday doing lots of walking on the beach etc. The area is quite wooded and not so densely populated, so you are a long walking distance from the hub of activity and thus at the more tranquil end of the sands. The water tower was (is) inland from the sea somewhat, but in view of the river Lielupe and next to the lake. I've never been to Ibiza, but I understand that there is the party side, and then the rest of the island which is actually quite beautiful and unspoilt. So it is with Sloka.
The taxi was a luxury, but the trains can be infrequent and I was keen to behold the tower and see what I'd just let myself in for.
In the property market they say that much is about 'location, location & location' and I think the location of the tower is pretty good, but judge for yourself and see what you think, as we'll run through some photos below:
The tower itself:
So that's the tower for now.
I should have taken some more pictures and more of the guardhouse at the bottom etc.
So next questions include:
- What should be done with the tower?
- What's the best way to tell your wife you've just bought an ex Soviet Water Tower in Latvia? Answer: Have a very lovely and understanding wife who understands people can do daft things sometimes (or all the time) & immediately stepped forward as tower Health and Safety officer having since having listed about 47 ways the tower could kill you :-)
- What would the rest of the family think?
- Who is the best and most competitive insurer for Latvian Water Towers?
- Would this make the ultimate AirBnB?
- As a keen ham, what type of Yagi antenna would you best put up top?
These would have to wait for now though as I only had limited time and also had a keen sense of self preservation in not wanting to push things too much as to limits and risks.
Returning to Riga I visited the old central market, cooled my heels a while and picked up some finest Laima chocolates etc. to take back for home and office before taking the bus back to the airport for the return flight.
I was thinking of having a T-Shirt made:
It might say: 'I went for a day trip to Riga and all I got was this late soviet period 40m high steel reinforced concrete water tower with observation platform by a lake with views of the river Lielupe and the Latvian Countryside, complete with guardhouse (shed) with an armchair, desk and proudly displayed print of Lenin.' :-)
To be continued...


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Amazon Discounting Prime Down To $79 On Friday
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These are chat archives for rust-lang/rust
rustc. Perhaps something is wrong with your Cargo config?
Box::new pub fn new(x: T) -> Box<T> It doesn't contain
T: ?Sized, then why can we
Box::new(move |x: i32| x + num)?
crate. Huge Rust projects usually split into several crates. And of course dependencies and stdlib are their own crates, so you don't recompile them.
@jplatte note however that generics in Rust work pretty similar to the templates in C++ compilation wise: because of the monopolization, the bulk of the work happens during the compilation of the crate than uses generics, even if they are defined in some other crate. There are some "mir-based optimization" which should ameliorate this issue, but they are not in stable yet, and even with then you have to codegen every time anyway.
And I 100% agree that Cargo and Rust modules/crate structure make physical design of libraries and application a pleasure!
but doesn't it only do typeck + borrowck once,
It does, but this doesn't help that much, because the bottleneck in the compiler is actually code generation. The idea of mir-based optimization is to optimize generics such that less IR is thrown to LLVM.
mem::transmute a reference of type
T to a reference of type
U which is a newtype of
T (i.e.
struct U(T);) since there won't be a change in memory layout?
U has an explicit
Drop will not be called, right? Since it is just a reference? What am I missing?
impl Drop for
LiftProto. (See example uses).
use std::mem;
struct T(i32);
struct U(T);
impl Drop for U {
fn drop(&mut self) {
println!("`U::drop` called with internal value {}.", (self.0).0)
fn main() {
let mut x: T = T(14);
let x_ref: &mut T = &mut x;
let y_ref: &mut U = unsafe { mem::transmute(x_ref) };
let mut y = U(T(2));
mem::swap(&mut y, y_ref);
use std::mem;
fn main() {
let mut x: i32 = 14;
let x_ref: &mut i32 = &mut x;
let _: &'static mut i32 = unsafe { mem::transmute(x_ref) };
// The fact that this compiles without warnings is erroneous in itself.
transmute is only applied to a reference, in both snippets.
tokio is in the linked code.
tokio code, the lifetime is preserved, and they are dealing with shared references.
tokio's usage is "safe" is that
LiftProto has no
Drop, even transmuting mutable references is okay.
tokio, I believe it doesn't make sense to
impl Drop for the newtype anyway.


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Fashion: Workroom to Runway at the Wing Luke Asian Museum/
The Wing Luke Asian Museum has a fabulous fashion exhibition in place right now. Fashion: Workroom to Runway highlights personal stories from early sewing schools and garment workers to current designers in the limelight.
Asian Pacific Americans have helped shape the garment and fashion industry in many ways, from design and production to finished product. Now, they're making their mark as innovative, successful and respected figures in the garment and fashion industry. Get a taste for the creative process and hard work involved in this industry and see original designs by local and national designers. Learn about issues on ethics and labor, stereotypes, ideals of beauty and the APA influence.
Fashion: Workroom to Runway features national and local designers and professionals, including:
Gei Chan, Banchong Douangphrachanh, Harold Koda, Hisako Nakaya, Josie Natori, Maiden Noir, Malia Peoples, Andy South, Chrissy Wai-Ching & Luly Yang.
The Wing Luke Asian Museum is open Tues-Sun, 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. First Thursdays and Third Saturdays are free to the public, 10:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. Exhibits are free for young children and all members, and $8.95 - $12.95 for non-members. Visit the Wing Luke museum's website for more info.


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Articles, Publications and New Information
New Screen Takeoff Software for HVAC Sheet Metal and Mechanical Estimating.
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New "Wendes Screen Drawing Takeoff" provides takeoff on your computer screen without the need for paper prints. Import engineering drawing and takeoff with a comprehensive selection of Duct, Pipe, Equipment and Accessories with our On-Screen template.
Wendes WenDuct and WenPipe Estimating Systems include a takeoff option that provides "Real Time" viewing of individual fittings and associated material, weight, shop labor, field labor and total cost for each fitting during takeoff.


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slab - Area
Not ReviewedEquation / Last modified by AndrewBudd on 2019/07/24 12:58
`Area = `
The Area of a Concrete Slab calculator computes the Concrete Slab surface area of a rectangular slab.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
- (w) the Width of the slab,
- (L) the Length of the slab.
Surface Area (A): The surface area (A) of the slab is returned in square feet (ft2). However, this can be automatically converted into other area units (e.g. square meters) via the pull-down menu.
Rebar and Slab Calculators:
- Compute the Length of Rebar needed for a slab.
- Compute the Weight of Rabar in a slab.
- Compute the Surface Area of a slab.
- Compute the Surface Area of Concrete Forms.
- Compute the Volume of Concrete in a slab.
- Compute the Total Weight of a Slab with Rebar
- Spanish Version: Calculadora de Barras de Refuerzo
This equation, slab - Area, is used in 2 calculators.


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With the amount of money involved in online transactions, ecommerce has been a target of many hackers whose goal is to exploit the security vulnerabilities of ecommerce websites. This makes ecommerce sites with weak security systems an easy target for a hacker.
The number of people buying and selling goods online has increased immensely over the past few years. With the amount of money involved in online transactions, ecommerce has been a target of many hackers whose goal is to exploit the security vulnerabilities of ecommerce websites. The only tools an expert hacker needs to steal money online are a computer and a working internet connection. This makes ecommerce sites with weak security systems an easy target for a hacker.
Ecommerce website owners should be aware of the common security flaws of retail websites and shopping carts have. Hacking is becoming more prevalent, and puts unsecure ecommerce sites at risk of losing large sums of money and potential the entire business. It is therefore necessary for ecommerce website owners to ensure that their websites are properly protected from external threats. Hackers mainly exploit the shopping cart features when hacking into an ecommerce website among other security flaws.
The main types of attacks that hackers use are SQL injection, price manipulation, buffer overflow, and remote command execution. Some of the information might seem a bit technical. However you can run these points by your webmaster to ensure you have the right security system in place.
To prevent these vulnerabilities on your website, it is important to always implement a security system from the design stage of your website design. One of the more common security measures that may be implemented is a basic input validation on the client side before data is sent to the server. This is done so as to prevent hackers from adding data which may make the server system display its file structure, or allow the hacker to query the database.
It is also important for the ecommerce website designers to use complex cryptographic techniques and also ensure that their code is secure. Web programmers must also routinely test their ecommerce websites for new vulnerabilities arising on the Internet so as to ensure their websites are secure.
Ecommerce websites should also consider using digital signatures and certificates when exchanging data between the server and the client. The number of ways a hacker can exploit security vulnerabilities on your websites are nearly equivalent to methods you can use to prevent these attacks. Always anticipate any security flaws and fix them by implement the right security systems Peoria IL.continue...
Whether you are popular ecommerce merchant or just put first step in e-commerce business, developing feature-rich website for your business is much important. For new merchant, it is bit difficult to decide where to start from, although number of shopping cart programs available to show the right direction. In this article, we are going to discuss certain points of creating feature-rich shopping cart that attracts the number of buyers.
In the entire article, you will find all the essential tips that work surely for your online business. Here, we are giving much importance to the design of the website as normal buyers attract towards the professional looking website. There are many online stores host thousands of websites that included marketing tools like search engine optimization, social networking options, full merchant account integration, etc.
It is must for webmaster to test the speed of an ecommerce shopping cart. Being a commercial looking cart, it also has necessary speed so the customers don't get frustrated and abandon the shopping cart. If you are finding that your adopted plan doesn't work properly, it is advisable opt another plan of ecommerce development.
Show your contact details in every web page for gaining trust of the visitors. Although, there is separate contact page available in all shopping website, displaying contact information helpful for customers to order over phone, who wants to.
Many online shoppers are searching for an internet policy before making any shopping from e-store. So, it is wise to create privacy policy page and link it into every page to make yourself and your customer secure. Return Policy is must to mention on your website for gaining trust of customers. If you have mentioned return policy, customers may have chance to change or return product, if they are finding any defect in their purchased product.
E-store is all about to display product in good manners, so shoppers doesn't find any difficulty in searching an appropriate product. Displayed products should be categorized with easy navigation option. Make sure that each product has its true product description.
Payment Option is one of the important points for ecommerce merchant to consider. Number of payment options through credit card, debit card and online banking is available, but make sure to do all payment procedures via secured (https) environment. It is advisable to put all the personal information of customers including name, address, phone, etc. under a secure environment. Most of the customers visit your site more frequently because of high security payment option.
For many ecommerce merchants, above given points is basic one. Although it is basic, plays the most vital role for grabbing an attention of potential visitors. So, consider the basic points and develop feature-rich online shopping website.
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American Bank opened its doors in 1896 as The Farmers Bank and was located in the 200 block of South Main Street in Cuba City. In 1903, the bank became a Wisconsin State chartered bank. The name was changed in 1910 to the Cuba City State Bank, and in 1928 the bank acquired the First National Bank in Cuba City, and subsequently moved into its building, then located on the site of the current bank's parking lot. In 1978, a new facility was erected behind the parking lot and the old structure was razed.
In 1998, ATBancorp purchased 100 percent of the stock of the Cuba City State Bank, retaining its Wisconsin State charter. In 2001, the bank was granted trust powers and also announced the expansion of services with a new full-service location in Lancaster. All three Wisconsin offices were united under the new name of American Bank & Trust–Wisconsin.
The year 2002 brought continued growth, and a new facility was built in Fennimore, Wisconsin, to serve our clients to the north. Then, in 2006, American Bank opened its newest facility in Platteville, Wisconsin, and now spans the entire county. In its fourteen years since acquisition by ATBancorp, the bank has tripled in footings.