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5 winter sports on the cheap
This holiday season, Vail Resorts announced the priciest single-day lift tickets in the company's history: $179 at the window for an adult pass at Vail Mountain, $161 for the same at Breckenridge and $136 for Keystone. That's an increase of nearly $50 at Vail over the past five years — hardly chump change.
But you don't have to take out a second mortgage to have a blast in the Rocky Mountains. Here's a look at five fun-yet-affordable winter sports for anyone of any ability, from traditional diversions like ice skating to the growing trends of snowbiking and alpine touring everywhere.
Nordic skiing
Based on statistics from Snowsports Industries America, a winter sports trade group, 4.6 million people cross-country ski in the winter. The aerobic sport won't break your bank — lessons and rentals are typically in the $40-$50 range at the four Summit County Nordic centers — and it's guaranteed to burn anywhere from 300-700 calories per hour while offering a low impact, safe form of exercise. It combines cardio, strength training and muscle endurance.
Read on for more info on the local centers (Breckenridge Nordic, Frisco Nordic, Gold Run Nordic in Breck and Keystone Nordic) including pricing, trails, lesson packages and more.
Uphill access and alpine touring
It might sound contradictory to the typical skiing and snowboarding you're familiar with, but if you're looking for an invigorating workout, or access to untouched terrain, rent some touring skis or a splitboard from your local ski shop and venture uphill.
Statistics from SIA show that since the 2008-09 season, backcountry AT and splitboard travel has grown from 1.8 million participants to 2.1 million.
Be aware: skiing in uncharted, unmaintained terrain requires avalanche gear and training. But, you do not need to be an expert ski mountaineer to partake in the sport: If you're not ready to venture out into the mountains on your own, grab some skins and take advantage of early-morning and late-afternoon uphill access at local resorts. Best part: it's free at Keystone, Breck, Copper and Arapahoe Basin.
Snowshoeing is no joke in the U.S.: more than 3.5 million participants hit the trails to walk and hike outside, even in the biggest of snowstorms. Snowshoeing can accommodate a variety of activities — a casual hike in the woods, an overnight backpacking trip, an alpine climb or a race on Tennessee Pass — all with minimal equipment and no lift ticket. The Summit area is home to dozens of trails, and the majority of mountain bike trails are perfect snowshoe routes come January and February. It also pairs perfectly with yoga.
Snow biking
It's just what the name implies: a traditional mountain-bike frame with oversized tires made for traction on the snow. This trend isn't exactly new — fat-bike races have been around for at least a decade in the flat, frozen Midwest — but it's finally starting to win converts on the downhill and cross-country trails of the Rockies. The Fat Bike World Championships returns to Crested Butte in late January, and the second Ullr Bike race is scheduled to kick off the Ullr Parade in downtown Breck in early January.
Before the powder gets too deep, drop by a local bike shop to check out their selection. Most rentals run $30-$50 per day.
Sledding and tubing
For the perfect family-friendly activity, grab a sled, snow tube or toboggan, and hike up your neighborhood hill to enjoy one of the most popular activities in the snowsports world. Over 8 million people venture out for a day's worth of sledding and tubing every winter.
Luckily, Summit is home to a slew of tubing hills, including the Frisco Adventure Park, Keystone and Copper. The resort hills don't usually require a full lift ticket — just the price of tubing hill admission at $15-$30 per person for a few hours.
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Good Media Coverage for JAGA Amateur
- Updated: July 2, 2016
By FRED SEELY and BARNEY POSTON
That good media coverage recently of the upcoming JAGA Amateur was the result of the first-ever Media Day. Organized by JAGA director Jeff Adams (TPC Sawgrass) and the city's sports guru, Joel Lamp, representatives of area newspapers and TV stations met at host site Queen's Harbour to get a review of the July 29-31 event from co-chairs Adams and Bob Streightiff, and Queen's Harbour GM Bob Sykora.
The Amateur field isn't full and details are at jaxareagolf.org. The first entry was Mike Smith of the TPC Valley course, who was leading last year with seven holes to go but fell victim to the Golf Gods, who caused his tee shot, which ended up on a greenside bank, to start rolling after it had seemingly settled down. It ended up in the water and Smith eventually finished third.
The annual Club Team Championship will be Sept. 12 at Timuquana with one team per JAGA-member club. Teams must have a pro employed at the club and three amateurs with handicaps established at the club. In other words, no ringers.
The new class of JAGA Scholars as announced by committee chair Ken Hicks of Deerwood: Hannah Berman (Sawgrass,) Emily Root (Deerwood,) Kelly Barrett (Timuquana,) Conner Battreall (Marsh Landing) and Sydney Legree (Hyde Park.)
Hyde Park's Billy Maxwell is again hosting his Claret Jug two-person on July 25. Nine holes better ball, nine at alternate shot. He might also give you his usual advice: "When you hit a good shot, remember what you did and do it again.
Lots of dirt and trees being moved at the TPC. The old entrance road is gone, as are the trees that flanked it. The new road will let you see the clubhouse as soon as you pass the Tour headquarters. One major earthmoving project is between nos. 6 and 7, where there will be a lake almost as big as the lake between 9 and 18.
Not too early to start on 2017 schedules. Clubs wishing to host a JAGA event should contact VP/Tournaments Billy Drake (Hyde Park) at firstname.lastname@example.com (mailto:email@example.com) . The only event that's set is the Amateur, which follows a rotation and goes to Jacksonville G&CC.
Close local connection for USGA President Diana Murphy. She lives just up the road at St. Simons Island and she and hubby Reg are non-resident members of Timuquana.
If you get a sneak peek of the Plantation renovation, you'll quickly see the major change: all the 1980's-style moguls are gone.

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Formerly known as the Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show, the newly christened 'Crafting at AllyPally' event has been bringing in the crowds for over 20 years, 12 of which have been held at it's present venue at Alexandra Palace. The twice yearly award winning show (April and September) brings in over 5,000 visitors on each occasion – a mixture of beginners and experienced crafters who have attended this event for many years and enjoy the bargains, live demonstrations and informal atmosphere. In response to our visitor's request for more diversity of products to attract a host of other complementary crafts, we have renamed the show to reflect its wider appeal.
At Crafting at Ally Pally you'll find:
– A wide selection of exhibitors and best selling brands
– Lots of top branded bargains
– The latest card making and scrapbooking trends
– Inspirational demo's from your favourite craft experts including Sue Wilson, John Lockwood and more!
– FREE prize draws for craft goodies from Creative Expressions
– FREE car parking, courtesy buses and cloakroom service
– Plently of seating and catering facilities
– Good disabled access and free transfer from the car parks
Get here early and soak up the atmosphere of our Festival Village – featuring a line-up of the finest names in London street food and an eclectic bill of bands and DJs. Start your gig the right way.
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Corbyn condemns 'fake anti-elitism' of Trump and Farage
Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has censured US President-elect Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, the interim leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), for adopting "fake anti-elitism."
In a speech to Labour's policy forum on Saturday, Corbyn denounced Trump and Farage as "rich white men" who were engaged in "farcical" tactics to win over angry voters on both sides of the Atlantic.
He said the Labour Party would not make "false promises" on curbing immigration, as Trump and Farage did during their campaigns.
Farage, a former member of the Conservative Party, played a leading role in the referendum held on June 23, when nearly 52 percent of Britons voted to leave the EU, after 43 years of membership, a decision that sent shockwaves throughout the world.
"Politicians and political parties have a choice in this age of understandable cynicism," Corbyn said.
"Do we play on people's fears and anxieties? Or do we take what might be the more difficult approach – to restore hope?" he asked.
"We can see the choice being taken by politicians on the hard right – to whip up division against migrants, Muslims, Mexicans, women… people with disabilities," he stated.
"The fake anti-elitism of rich, white men – like Nigel Farage and Donald Trump – is farcical at one level, but in reality it's no joke at all," he noted.
Corbyn also criticized policies of the ruling Conservative Party and its Prime Minister Theresa May.
"The Tories under Theresa May are taking Britain backwards and failing to meet people's needs and aspirations," he stated.
"Under my leadership, Labour is setting a real alternative for Britain. Labour will be ready whenever the general election is called," he claimed.
Last week, Farage met the US president-elect at his New York residence Trump Tower, spending two hours discussing "global politics, and the status of Brexit."
Trump's campaign had been hit with many controversies since its inception in early 2015. But he still managed to stun the world by defeating the heavily-favored Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, in the November 8 election.


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Nora Fatehi is adding vim to the new Stree song 'Kamariya'
Nora Fatehi sparkled in the new song 'Kamariya' of Stree with her remarkable energy on the floor.
Among other upcoming films is Stree, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao. The movie will be hitting the screens on August 31. Hence, the makers have already begun the promoting campaign. First from the promoting material was trailer which received quite a lot appreciation from the viewers.
Then the makers added to the suspense and launched a track named Milegi Milegi. And now another song from the comedy-horror film of Shraddha and Rajkumar has been released, which features star dancer Nora Fatehi.
Nora Fatehi was admired by dozens when she rocked in Dilbar song from John Abraham's Satyameva Jayate. She has now appeared in Stree's song Kamariya and this time too, she took the internet by storm.
In the song, she is seen matching steps with Rajkumar Rao who is the male lead of movie, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee. The song is sung by Aastha Gill, Jigar Sarayia, Sachin Sanghvi, Divya Kumar and the composition is done by Sachin and Jigar.
Commenting on the song, Nora said that she liked the concept of the song. It was puff of air to dance with Rajkumar Rao, Abhishek and Aparshakti. She also mentioned that they had a lot of hard work to do for the song but it was also fun. Nora also loved wearing a saree with sneakers and also rumpled hair.
Also See:Top 10 Most Popular Bollywood Singers Of 2018
Talking about Rajkumar Rao, he has already made an impression and astonished us with his dancing abilities in the first song Milegi Milegi of the movie. He shared his thoughts on the second song that it was much pleasurable working on the sets with Nora. He also said that she is an amazing dancer and that he had difficulty in matching steps with the ace dancer.


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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) rejected the request of Senate President Vicente Sotto III to allow detained Senator Leila de Lima to hold hearings in jail.
PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde relayed his decision in a letter to Sotto, which the Senate president's office received on Wednesday, July 11.
"It is with regret that the PNP cannot appropriately act on the matter considering Senator De Lima's status as a [detained] prisoner with restricted right to exercise profession and hold public office," Albayalde said.
The PNP said it is up to the court to decide on any matter related to De Lima's exercise of legislative functions as elected senator.
The PNP cited the Supreme Court (SC) decision on People vs Maceda, which states that:
"[All] prisoners whether under preventive detention or serving final sentence cannot practice their profession nor engage in any business or occupation, or hold office, elective or appointive, while in detention. This is a necessary consequence of arrest and detention."
The PNP also cited the ruling on People vs Jalosjos, which states that:
"[The] election to the position of Congressman is not a reasonable classification in criminal law enforcement. The functions and duties of the office are not substantial distinctions which lift him from the class of prisoners interrupted in their freedom and restricted in liberty of movement. Lawful arrest and confinement are germane to the purposes of the law and apply to all those belonging to the same class."
The Jalosjos decision was also cited in the 2007 court decision against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's plea to attend Senate sessions.
The PNP, however, failed to point out that Trillanes was allowed to hold committee hearings in jail during his last year in detention. He was imprisoned over coup charges during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Following Sotto's recent visit to De Lima, he had asked the PNP to allow her to hold hearings inside the PNP Custodial Center at Camp Crame as chairperson of the Senate committee on social justice, welfare, and rural development.
Now, with the PNP's rejection of his request, Sotto said: "I will have to review my options on how to go about this."
According to Sotto, there are at least 6 major bills pending before De Lima's committee which have already been passed on 3rd reading by the House of Representatives:
De Lima is in jail for alleged illegal drug charges, which the detained senator claims were fabricated by President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies out of vengeance. (READ: De Lima: One year of living and surviving in jail) – Rappler.com
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A watch that can host bluetooth devices and uses minimal power
and it was good. But, on the next day, the man found that the heart rate monitor would not connect to his phone... and then, everything was bad.
G'day everyone. Just a quick update on the preliminary findings of my initial research. I've tracked down a suitable screen on ebay (Link) for the watch. But it has to come from China, which could take too long (I'm open to suggestions to an alternative in the 1-2 inch size as well).
I'm looking at using this bluetooth module because it supports the Bluetooth V4.0 Low Energy specification, which will reduce battery usage considerably. It also has the BlueRadios stack preloaded on it. That way I don't have to buy a dev kit to program it myself, it just accepts commands via the AT command set ( more information here, pdf warning).
I'll be using the 3V Trinket Pro to run everything, that way I don't need a boost converter to power it and it will require less power to operate.
Since this is in the form of a watch, I have thought about including a Real Time Clock module to keep time. But, I haven't done any research on this front as of yet.
The picture I've uploaded is just a quick drawing I did in Inkscape to get a better idea of what it would look like when completed. So, please don't judge the shoty rendering ;). I will probably have the band taper so it isn't as wide at the bottom. But, I didn't show that here, mainly due to my lack of industrial design skills when it comes to using Inkscape.
Anyway, it was great to get some of this out of my head and into the world. Don't forget to hit the comments section to share your opinions, offer some support or even to tell me where to go.


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Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing on Hudson River
Andrew Tetreault
On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at approximately 6:00 p.m., a seaplane and its pilot made an emergency landing on the Hudson River near Piermont, New York. Sources say the pilot took off from Atlanta, Georgia, to deliver the plane to a new owner in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The pilot told reporters that when he reached the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge the visibility became so poor that it was unsafe to continue the flight. The emergency landing occurred 20 miles from New York City.
According to Piermont Police Department Chief Michael O'Shea, "He did a good job because it was him alone, he appeared to show a great deal of skill."
After the plane successfully made the precarious emergency landing on the Hudson river, the battery of the plane died. Piermont Police Department Chief Michael O'Shea also said, "With these temperatures hypothermia sets in and that's the big threat."
Rescuers entered the Hudson River and successfully rescued the pilot who was the only occupant on board. He was uninjured.


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CNBC covers the Heartland Institute's America First Energy Conference where Myron Ebell spoke.
The conference, preceded by a day of closed-door strategy sessions, offered a glimpse into an organized and highly dedicated corner of conservatism that is committed to shrinking the EPA, demolishing the foundations of greenhouse gas regulations and minimizing the government's efforts to combat climate change wherever possible.
At the movement's center are think tanks like the Heartland Institute and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, which have for years operated on the margins of the right. Both have tirelessly worked to undermine the consensus among most climate scientists that greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are the primary reason the Earth's climate is changing and global temperatures are at record highs.
"This is a great moment. Everybody should savor it and keep pushing," said Myron Ebell, who led Trump's EPA transition team. "We need to support everything that the Trump administration is doing that's moving toward less regulation and more freedom, and we need to oppose them when they start going bad and the swamp starts taking over."
Ebell, who is director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, spoke on a panel reforming the EPA. He was pleased, so far, but warned "President Trump has allowed some parts of the swamp already to invade parts of his administration."
Read the full article at CNBC.


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You may have heard the great news by now, but Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning announced the winner of our Unfrozen Contest on April 8th and we are delighted to say that the Hall family of Phoenix won the grand-prize, a Disney Cruise!
Do you remember this precious "Family Affair" snowman?
When asked where they came up with the idea, Rebecca responded that since they tend to go snowless in Phoenix, and with four kids she doesn't have much time, they had to get resourceful.
"We tried getting a good picture," said Bradley.
"It was a little rough," added Rebecca. "Lily kept pulling the carrot off Ivy's, so she got upset."
Despite the chaos (and family fun!) that may have gone down to get the perfect pictures, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning thinks the gang did amazing and we are thrilled to send them on their Disney Cruise in July. They also received a new heater as part of the grand prize.
To see the Halls being presented with the grand prize, check out our video here.
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The defendant in a criminal case Gayzer" CEO "Komizhilstroy" Anton Faershteyn committed suicide in a Moscow prison "Matrosskaya Tishina". About it "Interfax" have informed in Investigatory Committee of Russia.
Informed about the suicide of Faerstein in jail reported Life.ru. "We confirm this information. On this fact the Investigative Department of the TFR in Moscow conducted preliminary examination", — said the Agency.
According to a source "Interfax" in law enforcement, "there is no reason to believe that the death of A. Fairstein was violent."
15 defendants in the case on organization of criminal fraud community in the Republic of Komi, among whom was the head of the Republic Vyacheslav Gaiser, and the head of the "Komizhilstroy" Faershteyn, was arrested Basmanny court of Moscow on 20 September 2015.


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Overwhelmed by life?
Me too!
I start out in the morning promising myself, and God, that today is going to be different. Today I am going to be peaceful, organized, and intentional – and include plenty of white space in my normally overloaded schedule. And after that soul filling session of praise, promises and petitions – those specific intentions? -they fly right out the window.
Life happens.
The phone starts to ring and all of those promises are mostly forgotten, pushed into the background by working my way through the list that occupies a pretty significant space in my mind. Day after day the heaviness of life consumes what little space I have left, and as it squeezes the last breathe of life within me I gasp desperately for air. By the time I fall wearily into bed at night I am either physically or mentally done, and I realize in that very moment that depression has many faces and can be triggered by too much life.
We want it all.
Love, family, home, career, and to lead a significant life. All good things. But when they crowd out the very air you breathe, they become nothing more than the very thing that will sink your canoe. When the days become about nothing more than work, there is no room left for joy.
Finding that joy is another thing entirely.
No one can tell you what is going to fill that joy meter for you.
For me it is creating….something….anything really. The process of art takes me to a happy place. But maybe yours is having coffee with a friend, or traveling somewhere new. This conduit of joy is as varied as the colors of God, infinite and so remarkably individual. We were made by a creative God to be an original painting, each with our own nuances: likes, dislikes, interests, affinities. And it is these one-of-a-kind lives that creates the beautiful tapestry that makes up this world. Colorful and flowing, the same, yet different.
Finding our place on that quilt, discovering how we are stitched in, is both the woe and the joy of our existence in this place. Each one running side by side in competition. But at the point that joy's nose pulls ahead in the race, our true selves begin to emerge, and that trueness gives flight to our dreams.
What are you dreaming about today?
It may be a literal dream, it may be figurative. But those dreams mean something. They are the life and joy that God has placed in your heart. They are the stuff that will give flight to passion, purpose, and ultimately a joy that cannot be squelched. You know the one – its that joy that no matter what is happening around you, you still feel it and hang on as though it is all you have left.
That is God
To settle into the place that will bring us all of that desirable joy, two things need to happen. First we need to let go.
- of perfection
- of striving
- of having to do everything ourselves and in a time frame that makes sense to us.
These things? They stifle creativity. And make no mistake, you are creative, even if it isn't painting or sculpting. We have all been made in the image of a creative God and therefore, creativity is our birthright. How you choose to explore and display that creativity is up to you.
Second, a tricky combination of trust and faith has to occur.
You have to know who you are – who God made you to be…know it down to your very soul, and then trust that He is going to bring you to an amazing place – that place of immense joy. Sometimes it is hard to see evidence of God working in our lives, especially when we are in those hard places. That is where the trust comes in. Knowing who you are in Christ settles a trust in your heart that no matter what is swirling around in your life, it is not who you are or where you will stay - God's got this!
We don't need to strive to reach that next step. There isn't anything that has to be done beyond resting in the knowledge of Him. All we need to do is rest and trust that everything will come together in its perfect time.
Not my favorite for sure. Art and creative expression being my thing, I choose to rest with the one thing that bring peace and focus to an otherwise chaotic day. I paint, I glue, and I letter my way toward something that makes sense. It isn't long before the struggles that my heart was feeling begin to melt away and joy enters in.
Maybe creating isn't your thing, but give it a try. It's not about creating something to hang on the wall. It's not an opportunity for perfection. Try working in a small journal, something small that you can finish in a 10 minute session. Glue pretty paper. splash on some of your favorite colors, doodle a little creature or flower – whatever makes you happy. And remember – this isn't for anyone else to see but you. That is the beauty of an art journal. It is an opportunity to "say" exactly what you are feeling, and no one will be the wiser.
So today, I'm going to feather my nest with all of my favorite colors of paint, paper that inspires me, fabric and ribbon, glue, scissors, and a nice big journal – and settle in for the long haul
Need inspiration?
Hop on over to Creative Faith and check out some of the quick and free tutorials to get you started on your art journal journey to Joy today.
Also – I am going to be Vending at The Michigan Lavender Festival this year! I have art starts, journals, supply pouches and bags, especially for the creative. Stop on out July 21st through the 23rd at Blakes Orchard in Armada. I will be offering freebies for the first 50 customers. Stay tuned to Creative Faith for updates on these awesome giveaway's!


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Latest News
Spring linseed and canary seed have both "given good blackgrass control"
- Published: Friday, 11 October 2019 12:57
Cambridgeshire farmer, C Horrell of Thorney, near Peterborough discusses Blackgrass control in this week's Farmers Weekly...
"Spring linseed and canary seed are also being put through their paces this year. Both have given good blackgrass control – not from their competitiveness – but from their later drilling dates and the chance they give to get a good chit ahead of drilling."
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"The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff".
–Timothy Healy (Former President of the New York Public Library 1989-1992).
We invite you to learn a bit more about the friendly faces that make your Oscar Grady Library the place for you to be.
What's Your Name? Debra Jo.
How long have you been working at the library?
I'm a "newbie". I began working at Oscar Grady Library in July of 2017.
However, this is my childhood library; I grew up one block down the street. My favorite part of summertime as a kid was the Summer Reading program.
What is your favorite book?
I don't have a favorite book because I've thoroughly enjoyed so many! Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery was hands- down my favorite book as a teenager. Anne's spunk and tenacity was quite the inspiration to me. Her constant escapades kept me turning the pages.
Most often I choose fiction to read in my spare time. Currently, in order to shake life up a bit, I'm reading a piece of non-fiction. In Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the author writes about his life and experiences as an African American man. Coates shares his observations and thoughts on why so many individuals in the black community live in fear. Simultaneously, he examines the version of history many of us have been taught and builds a case for reparations for African Americans. I find this book poignant and very relevant to the current national social and political climate.
What is the best thing about working at the library?
So many things make this a wonderful job! Jen our director, my fellow staff, and the patrons provide a sense of family that cannot be found at all jobs. I am grateful for the focus on community involvement as well as the variety of groups and programming that are integral to Oscar Grady Library. Serving the public, sharing knowledge, and building relationships are all crucial to my personal happiness; I am able to engage in all of these as a library staff member.
The cherry on top is how quickly my "To Read" list has grown.
What's Your Name? Hope
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? I have worked at the library since 2012.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
"The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan Bradley (first in the Flavia de Luce mystery series)
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read, no matter their age or genre preference. It's the story of an 11 year old girl, Flavia de Luce, who lives in a small village in England in the 1950s. She is a budding detective who loves chemistry and torturing her two older sisters (who pay her back in kind as often as possible). The characters are superbly written and the plot is most engaging. Flavia is so clever and enterprising, she is sure to entertain everyone who reads this book. I've recommended this series many times over the years and I've never had anyone come back and tell me they did not enjoy it.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
For me the most enjoyable part of working at the library is being the first person to handle new materials as they come in. I buy for some of our collections and there is nothing I love more than unpacking boxes of new books and DVDs and preparing them to be circulated to our patrons. I get to cover each new book before it circulates and I love putting an unblemished, tidy book into circulation for the first time.
What's Your Name? Jason
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? I started at the end of 2013.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
I really enjoyed "Heat" by Mike Lupica and "Maniac" McGee by Jerry Spinelli.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
I do like the DVDs, Books and Audio Books and CD rentals.
What's Your Name? Jen
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? I have worked at the library since 2010.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt.
This novel was more to me than the Pulitzer Prize for literature, it was a beautifully written love letter to great art, it explores in depth the heart and fear of a child whose mother is lost in the terrorist bombing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the problems of the foster care system and its affects directly on the American child and the beautiful resolve of the human spirit. This novel is a journey; a birth to death novel, something not many authors are able to accomplish in their lifetime. Donna Tartt has put forth a literary and artistic masterpiece.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
I love that things are always changing. Technology changes, or advances, and the library is right in step with it and we're all learning something new, some new skill. Genre preferences change, and the library is right there, ready to offer the new zombie apocalypse or teen vampire romance, or heavily researched Egyptology non-fiction title. I love how the library is constantly a living, evolving, changing service to our community.
What's Your Name? Julie
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? I have worked at the library since 2011.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones.
"Follow your enthusiasm. It's something I've always believed in. Find those parts of your life you enjoy the most. Do what you enjoy doing"._ Jim Henson.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
I enjoy planning and hosting children's programming. It's a creative outlet and gives me plenty of opportunities to connect with the community.
What's Your Name? Lynn
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? I have worked here since 1997.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
The book "Left to Tell" by Immaculee Ilibagiza left a very strong impression with me. It is a true story of grace filled forgiveness, love and healing after unimaginable cruelty.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
I feel very blessed to be employed at the library and what I am most thankful for is the library patrons and staff. The patrons fill my days with joy. I have had the pleasure of watching families grow up and reaching milestones like starting kindergarten, driving cars, going to college, getting married and starting families of their own. All this in an environment of knowledge and entertainment. I also see our friendly staff working diligently to bring programs, events and innovations like the digital media lab to our patrons. It is a pleasure to work at the library and I consider this job a great gift.
How long have you been working at the library? I began working at the Oscar Grady Library in May of 2018.
What is your favorite book?
That is such a tough question! I would have to say that one book I enjoy reading and re-reading every couple of years is Catherynne Valente's In the Night Garden. It is an Arabian-Nights style narrative where every story links back to the ones that came before. One of my favorite quotes from the book is "Stories…are like prayers. It does not matter when you begin, or when you end, only that you bend a knee and say the words."
What is the best thing about working at the library?
I love meeting patrons and helping them discover new favorites, be it a book, movie, or tv show. I also enjoy being a part of the community that the library inspires in everyone who walks through its doors.
What's Your Name? Martín
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library? Since August of 2015.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
I have many favorites but the first one I do remember to have left a mark was Alive, by Piers Paul Read. I read it for the first time when I was 10 years old. It tells the story of members of a Uruguayan rugby team trying to make it out of the Andes, after the plane in which they were traveling crashed into the mountains. It's a story about the human spirit to survive and overcome difficulty that I read more than once.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
I do like a lot the working environment which is really friendly, both my co-workers and patrons have been and are really nice. Also, since I started working here, I been assigned to work as part of a team dedicated to the cataloging and digital preservation of an incredible amount of historical documents, photographs, artifacts, etc, related to the Village of Saukville, that were donated to our Library as part of the Jim & John Peterson Collection. Since I am very passionate about history and photography, my involvement in this project has been one of the highlights of my life this year.
How long you have been working at the Oscar Grady Library?
I first started working at the library in 2011 and my first tenure lasted 4 years. I enjoyed my time so much that I decided to come back in January of 2018.
Tell us what's your favorite book?
I recently read The Stranger in the Woods : The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel. The book made me reflect on what truly makes me happy and drove me to better appreciate the simple things in life.
What is it that you like the most about being employed at the library?
The thing I enjoy most working at the library is the people! My co-workers are fantastic and really make coming to "work" easy. The patrons of our library are appreciative and friendly. I find it rewarding being able to serve the residents of my hometown and patrons from all over the area.


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2019-2020 Calendar
Updated September 13, 2019
|Sep 13
|Fall Coaches Meeting
Lewiston High School, Lewiston
|Oct 19
|Novice Tournament Extravaganza
Lincoln Academy, Newcastle
|*Congressional Debate (all competitors),
Pro-am Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas,
Prose Reading, Poetry Reading,
Oratorical Declamation
|Oct 26
|Bangor HS, Bangor
|All events
|Nov 2
|Yarmouth HS, Yarmouth
|Congressional Debate
|Nov 9
|Harvest Hoorah
Falmouth HS, Falmouth
|All events
|Nov 16
|Sebastien Rale Big Questions Tournament
Cheverus HS, Portland
|Big Questions Debate (south region)
|Big Questions North,
Erskine Academy, South China
|Big Questions Debate (north region)
|Nov 23
|Lawrence HS, Fairfield
|*All events
|Dec 7
|Nutcracker Sweeps
Poland Regional HS, Poland
|All events
|Dec 14
|Prelude Persuasion
Kennebunk HS, Kennebunk
|All events
|Jan 4
|Lewiston HS, Lewiston
|Speech, Congressional Debate
|Jan 11
|Winter Blast
Cape Elizabeth HS, Cape Elizabeth
|All events
|Jan 18
|Maine NSDA District Congressional Debate Tournament
Maine State House
|NSDA Congress
|Jan 25
|MFA State Championship Tournament
Lewiston HS, Lewiston
|All events
|Feb 8
|Maine District Speech and Debate Tournament
Greely HS, Cumberland Center
|NSDA Speech and Debate
|Feb 15
|NCFL Qualifying Tournament
Poland Regional HS, Poland
|NCFL events
|May 15
|Coaches Meeting
Lewiston HS, Lewiston
|Mar TBD
|Maine Middle School Tournament
|Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas,
Duo Interpretation, Oratorical Declamation, Prose Reading,
Poetry Reading
|Sep 11
|Coaches Meeting
Lewiston HS, Lewiston
*Subject to change. Keep an eye out for the tournament invitation for details.
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Jim Acosta in San Antonio: journalists won't be cowed
In an appearance in San Antonio, Jim Acosta, the CNN White House correspondent, had a message for all journalists Saturday evening.
"I came down here to tell people and will tell people wherever I go, just do your job," he said at a news conference ahead of the 19th annual San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships & Awards Gala. "Continue to do your job. We're not going to be afraid. We're not going to be intimidated."
Acosta, 46, was honored with the Corazón de Oro award during the night's proceedings. The gala, with an expected 466 attendees, featured a keynote speech from Acosta as well as 11 scholars being honored for their work, SAAHJ President Joey Palacios said.
"We are not going anywhere," Acosta said after accepting the award. "There is too much at stake at this moment."
He spoke of what he called "self-evident truths," things everyone in the general public knows for certain: "The sky is blue, two plus two is four … (journalists) are not enemies of the people," Acosta said. "We are the voices of the people."
The association provides networking opportunities for Latino journalists in the community and gives scholarships to upcoming student journalists, with a goal of promoting diversity among those working in Texas news media.
It gives the Corazón de Oro to an individual, group or institution "whose work has been recognized nationally for excellence and has served as an inspiration for others," according to a news release about the event.
The Trump administration has had a running feud with Acosta. On Jan. 11, President Donald Trump dismissed Acosta's questions during the administration's first news conference, at which Trump called CNN "terrible" and "fake news."
At an audio-only White House press briefing June 26, Acosta confronted press secretary Sean Spicer repeatedly about the decision to ban the use of cameras in the briefings.
"You are a taxpayer-funded spokesperson for the United States government," Acosta said. "Can you at least give us an explanation for why the cameras are off?"
Spicer later was asked about this exchange on Fox News and replied, "I think some of these reporters are more interested in their YouTube clips than they are in getting factual news."
Acosta on Saturday defended the confrontational style as necessary given what he considers the administration's attempts to trivialize news and news professionals.
"It's a different kind of president, so it's a different playbook as journalists," he told reporters before the gala. "What are you supposed to do when you're called 'fake news?' What are you supposed to when you're called 'the enemy of the people?'"
Palacios recently spoke to the San Antonio Express-News on why the SAAHJ considered Acosta for the award.
"He isn't afraid to push forward and he doesn't back down when those he is interviewing try to skirt his question," Palacios said.
Other notable figures in the San Antonio area were honored Saturday evening. John W. Gonzalez, a recently retired longtime reporter for the Express-News and other newspapers, received the Henry Guerra Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Journalism. The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services was given SAAHJ's Community Service Award.


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St James teen attempts to get rid of gun, arrested
ST JAMES, Jamaica – The St James police are reporting that a 17-year-old boy from Grange Pen, Lilliput in St James, was arrested and charged for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition on Saturday. Reports are that about 10:40 pm, the police were on mobile patrol in the Grange Pen area when they saw the teen. Upon seeing the police, he allegedly threw an object into nearby bushes. A search was conducted of the area and a colt .45 pistol was reportedly found with eight .45 rounds He was taken into custody, however, his identity is being withheld pending further investigations. The colt .45 pistol is the third firearm seized by the Barrett Town police in the last 36 hours, the police report.
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Zwickau 2018: The Competition Results
iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir from the USA returns home with the Robert Schumann Choir Prize 2018
"For each other – together – side by side do not work alone", the German composer Robert Schumann once mentioned. And this statement also describes the core of the International Robert Schumann Choir Competition in Zwickau, which ended today.
Four days full of emotions, new impressions and lasting memories came to an end with a last highlight, the Award Ceremony for each category and the tribute to the winning choir of the Robert Schumann Choir Prize 2018.
17 choirs from 11 nations formed a unique international choir community during this festival and competition, and its distinctive sound characteristics attracted visitors from near and far from June 6-10, 2018 to the home town of Robert Schumann.
During the Awards Ceremony the achievements of the respective choirs and especially the Category Winners were honored:
A1 - Mixed Choirs, Difficulty Level I
Chorona e.V. Buseck, Germany
conducted by Thomas Kreiling
B1 - Mixed Choirs, Difficulty Level II
Blue Singers Manado, Indonesia
conducted by Agustinus Bambang Jusana
C1 - Chamber Choirs of equal voices
Sirene, Turkey
conducted by Volkan Akkoç
G1 - Children's Choirs
Mladinksi Otroški Pevski Zbor Osnovne Šole Franceta Bevka Tolmin, Slovenia
conducted by Barbara Kovacic
G2 - Youth Choirs of equal voices
iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir, USA
conducted by Jennah Delp Somers
G3 - Youth Choirs of mixed voices
The Vladimir Boys And Young Men's Choir, Russia
conducted by Eduard Markin
S – Sacred Choral Music a cappella
iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir, USA
conducted by Jennah Delp Somers
At the final concert the nominated choirs entered the stage of the Konzert- and Ballhaus "Neue Welt" one last time on Saturday in order to compete for the Robert Schumann Choir Prize 2018:
iSing Silicon Valley Girlchoir convinced the jury and returns home to the USA with their well-deserved award.
INTERKULTUR congratulates all participants for their outstanding performances and is looking forward to seeing all of them again!
A full list of results can be found here.


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Press Release
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About Aduro
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our intentions or current expectations concerning, among other things, the potential for our technology, plans and timing of our clinical trials and the potential for eventual regulatory approval, commercialization and launch of our product candidates. In some cases you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "project," "plan," "expect" or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, our history of net operating losses and uncertainty regarding our ability to achieve profitability, our ability to develop and commercialize our product candidates, our ability to use and expand our technology platforms to build a pipeline of product candidates, our dependence on our lead product candidate, CRS-207, and GVAX Pancreas, our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our product candidates, our inability to operate in a competitive industry and compete successfully against competitors that have greater resources than we do, our reliance on third parties, and our ability to obtain and adequately protect intellectual property rights for our product candidates. We discuss many of these risks in greater detail under the heading "Risk Factors" contained in the most recent Form 10-Q which is on file with the
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Sophistication is the perfect word to describe this conference table. The wide top is made from oxidized grey oak and features a stunning live edge. The base is made from stainless steel with a curved design that adds elegance and charm to the piece. The contrast of the wood with the steel flawlessly blends the traditional with the modern, creating a unique and eye-catching aesthetic.
Its dimensions are 96″ W x 39.5″ D x 29.5″ H.
Most products from this manufacturer ship with LTL (heavy freight) carriers, though a few smaller items ship with FedEx. Processing times range from 3-6 business days, after which items ship from New York. Transit times range from 1-5 days, depending on where the products are shipping to.
We include the top service level available on LTL shipments (inside delivery). This includes delivery to the first floor, the first dry space (often a building's receiving area, or the garage of a home). For boxes to be moved to a specific office, or a higher floor, a moving / assembly company will need to be hired. We can assist with finding one in your area if needed.


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Personal guarantees made by IRA owners of a promissory note from a corporation owned by the IRAs constituted prohibited transactions and disqualified the IRAs, which caused the gain from the sale of the corporation by the IRAs to be personally taxable to the IRA owners, according to the U.S. Tax Court.
Two individuals formed two self-directed IRAs funded with rolled-over cash from their other retirement accounts. They also formed a corporation. The IRAs each purchased a half-interest in the corporation, which then bought a business using cash and promissory notes. One note was personally guaranteed by the taxpayers. A couple of years later, the corporation's stock was transferred from the IRAs to Roth IRAs, which later sold the corporation and received payment over the two tax years at issue.
Code Sec. 4975(c)(1)(B) prohibits loans or the extension of credit (direct or indirect) between a qualified plan and a disqualified person. The IRA owners acknowledged that a loan guaranty is an indirect extension of credit. However, the IRA owners argued that the credit extension was between them, as disqualified persons, and the corporation owned by the plans (i.e., the IRAs), not the IRAs themselves. The court ruled that the statute prohibited the IRA owners from making loans or loan guarantees either directly to their IRAs or indirectly to the IRAs by way of the entity owned by the IRAs. The court noted that Congress employed broad language in the statute with the intention of preventing an obvious evasion, such as the IRA owners' assertion. Their interpretation would rob the statute of its intended breadth.
The prohibited transaction triggered the disqualification of the IRAs, with the result that the assets were deemed to be distributed and, thus, the IRA owners personally owned the corporate stock. Gain from the sale of the stock was, therefore, taxable to them personally under Code Sec. 408(e)(2)(B). The taxpayers' plans ceased to be IRAs at the time of the guarantees, which constituted a continuing prohibited transaction until the later stock sale, thus precluding any possible statute-of-limitations argument. Since the original IRAs ceased to qualify as IRAs at the time of prohibited transaction, the Roth IRAs ceased to be Roth IRAs when they were funded with the corporate stock. Thus, the gains from the sale of the stock were not exempt from tax. The court ruled that the IRA owners were liable for the taxes as the creators and beneficiaries of the accounts that sold the stock.
Source: Peek v. Commissioner (TC).


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by: Bella
Take Back Night, On March 19, South Ridge Community Ed will be sponsoring/hosting an Opiates in Minnesota Presentation, at 6:00 in the South Ridge Forum. Turn in your expired or unused medication to the box, where they will be safely disposed of. Student assembly will take place in the afternoon hours of the school day.
Opioids are, a class of drug that includes illegal heroin, synthetic opioids such as, fentanyl, and pain relievers available by prescription. The CDC states that over the last 14 months the opioid crisis has increased over 30%. How are people getting these drugs? Over 50% of the opioids that people are addicted to are prescribed pain relievers. Doctors over prescribe these drugs, people get addicted, they overdose, and pass away. 115 people die from overdosing on opioids each day, that's a wakeup call states "The Guardian".
On March 19, Stephanie Devich arrived at South Ridge School to inspire. She told us the falls and rises of her life, she told us her story. Many people were brought to tears after hearing the choices she made throughout her life, and how she overcame the struggles. I felt as she spoke her story the students that were hearing her, were actually listening. She inspired all of us, some more than others.


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With Bonfire Night just around the corner, parents everywhere will be succumbing to their children's desperate pleas for the biggest and loudest fireworks imaginable.
Fear not, though, we're going to show you that it is possible to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night safely and without spending a fortune.
You could even let someone else do all the hard work instead.
- Best-buy fireworks
- Different types of fireworks
- What you should know to stay safe
- Keep your belongings safe
- The best free fireworks displays across the UK
Choosing and buying your fireworks
You'll probably find yourself dazzled by the array of different and wildly-named fireworks that are on offer, so to make sure you know your Roman candles from your cakes.
Also, make sure you have a look at Pains' firework safety guide to help you keep safe this year.
With very strict regulations on fireworks, there are limited opportunities to buy them online, so it's more likely you'll be picking them up with your weekly shopping.
In fact, the best deals tend to be at the supermarkets. Places like Asda, Aldi, Lidl and Tesco have really good prices on basic fireworks around this time. Also check out the 'sheds' like B&Q and Homebase for cut-price ones.
Different types of fireworks
Ever wondered what these extraordinary names mean? Here is a list of the most common fireworks you're likely to find in the shops:
The easiest and most basic of fireworks. Sparklers are hand-held and can be used indoors. They are still very, very hot though, and shouldn't be given to small children.
Not edible! A cake is a multi-shot firework which has its effects in tubes. You have tubes side-by-side rather than stacked on top of each other to give the right effect.
A firework that takes off and bursts in the air. Some of them make a big noise as well but the main effect is a burst of colourful lights.
Catherine Wheel
These are nailed to a post so that they can go round and round. They're exciting and generally set on fire close to the ground. They don't take off into the air.
Roman candle
This is a vertical shot of fire and colours. It can last longer than most rockets.
A static firework that creates a fountain effect a crackly sound when ignited.
Be safe with fireworks
If you're going to have fireworks of your own, there are a few things we you need to remember:
- While you want to get value for money, don't cut too many corners; only buy fireworks which conform to British standards Check for BS7114:1988, BS EN 15947:2010, or CE markings which confirms they've been made to meet British or European safety standards.
- Fireworks should always be kept in a sealed tin and used one at a time.
- Sparklers get five times hotter than cooking oil! Light them one at a time, and never give them to children under five.
- One person should be in charge of the fireworks. They should read all the instructions fully in the daylight and not drink any alcohol until all the fireworks have been set off.
- Be well prepared with a torch, a few buckets of water, eye protection, gloves and a bucket of soft earth or sand to put the fireworks in.
- Light the fireworks at arm's length, use a taper and then stand well back. Never go near a lit firework; even if it hasn't gone off it could still explode.
- For advice on protecting your pets on Bonfire Night, see the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform firework safety pages.
Keep your belongings safe
Bonfire Night is like Christmas come early for burglars, so make sure that all your doors and windows are locked and your alarm is set while you're all out in the garden.
check your insurance
It is also worth checking your buildings and contents insurance policy to make certain that you're covered for bonfire and firework damage.
Most policies will cover this, but check if any outbuildings and garden contents are included.
You should also check how much your policy would pay if someone were to get injured in your home or garden because of fireworks.
If you are holding your own fireworks display at home, take a look at the Health and Safety Executives suggestions here to keep you all safe.
Free Fireworks displays
It can certainly be nice to do a fireworks party in your garden – or an indoor one at home – but it's a LOT cheaper, easier and, frankly, safer to go to a public one.
If you'd rather leave it all to the professionals – and we would! – there are lots of good displays happening around the country, most of them free.
- Visit England points to some top displays here
- The List has a good 'list' of fireworks displays across the UK here.
- Your local Council is likely to be holding some sort of fireworks display in your area. Check their website (you can find your local Council's site here) to see what's on offer.
- National and local newspapers have a lot of handy info on free firework displays near you. Take a look at their website or pick up a copy of the paper.
lewes, east sussex
We have to give a special mention to the ancient town of Lewes in East Sussex here.
Just as Notting Hill is known for its Carnival which local people prepare for all year, so in Lewes, local people prepare for Guy Fawkes Night all year round.
There are seven specific bonfire societies and they create their costumes and bonfire effigies through the year.
On the night itself they all parade through the town and end up at their own bonfire somewhere on the outskirts of the town.
It's a pretty raucous affair so only worth going to the bonfires themselves if you are feeling strong and have clear way of getting out (seriously). However, the parade is good for families, singles, couples and groups to enjoy.
Worth a visit one year at least!


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Selecting the Right Tank and Equipment
Choosing the right equipment is very important to your success with keeping fish. We have already done a lot of the work for you, in that all of the products that we sell have been used, tested and selected by our staff, and what we offer for sale are what we consider to be the best products and values. There still are often many different options to choose from, and we are eager to help you out in making your selections.
The Filter
The filter that you select for your tank is a very important decision – and there are quite a few different ones to choose from. The filter performs three separate functions in keeping your tank clean and keeping the fish healthy and happy.
- Mechanical filtration – the filter needs to remove particles that are floating in the water.
- Chemical filtration – the filter (often activated carbon or other filter mediums) that deals with the water chemistry.
- Biological filtration – the "good" bacteria that break down waste products in an aquarium need as much surface area as possible to live on.
Choices for a filter depend on the size of the tank and what kind of fish you are going to be keeping. The basic different filter types are:
- Inside the tank sponge or box filters.
- "Waterfall" type filters that sit on the side of the tank (outside), draw the water from the middle/bottom of the tank and return it over the side in a stream
- Outside canister filters, that can either sit on the side of the tank, or below it attached to the tank with hoses
- Large canister filters with large flow rates for tanks of 40 gallons or more
Rather than try and explain in detail here more about the various filtration options, we encourage you to discuss this with our fish room staff when you are putting together your aquarium setup.
If you are going to keep tropical, as opposed to goldfish and other cold-water fish, your aquarium will need a heater (and thermometer). We do not sell cheap heaters – although there are plenty of them out there. All of the heaters that we sell are top quality, and they differ in their features. If your aquarium is 30 gallons or larger, we recommend that you purchase two heaters, each of which is sized at half of the total wattage required. This is so that if a heater does fail, which may happen in time, the temperature of the tank will not go so high that the fish cook (if a single heater fails "on"), or that they get too cold (if a single heater fails "off").
You will want to put some form of gravel on the floor of the tank, and we have a large variety for you to choose from. In general, fish look better on darker colored gravel, even black. Even the "natural" gravels that we offer are dark enough to make fish show their colors well against them. If you want to grow lots of plants in your tank you will want to use any of the special gravels/substrates that we sell that are specifically made to enhance plant growth. The special plant gravels have to be put in when the tank is dry, and they should not be washed, or you will wash away all the good things in them for the plants.
All tanks look better with a background on them, and these are best applied when the tank is dry. We have many different designs to choose from. When it comes to ornaments for the tank, the sky's the limit. Everyone likes to decorate their tank(s) differently. All of the ornaments, rocks and driftwood that we sell are guaranteed to be perfectly safe for fish, and will not cause any problems in your tank.
Test Kits/Strips
This is as "technical" as we ever need to get – and, yes, it does involve numbers – but please bear with us – THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT. Taking these measurements of your aquarium water is no more difficult than what millions of folks do all the time when they take readings on the water in their swimming pool. Just think of your aquarium as a very small swimming pool – for fish.
These four measurements of the aquarium water are:
- pH – how acidic/alkaline your tank water is
- Ammonia – the result of fish wastes, deadly to fish; ammonia is converted by some of the "good" bacteria of the Nitrogen Cycle into nitrite
- Nitrite – also poisonous to fish (though not quite as deadly as ammonia); other bacteria of the Nitrogen Cycle convert nitrite into nitrate
- Nitrate – the end result of the Nitrogen Cycle, used by plants and removed from the tank by water changes.
We sell inexpensive test kits or test strips for measuring these four water parameters, and we hope you will include these with you aquarium kit. You can always bring your tank water into the store where we will test it for you.
Before you put fish into your tank you need to know the pH of the water, since this is important in terms of what fish will do best in your tank. As your tank is maturing and getting the Nitrogen Cycle going you will want to test for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
Supplies Checklist:
- Fish Tank
- Water conditioner
- Full Hood with light
- pH kit
- Gravel
- Fish foods
- Heater
- Decorations
- Thermometer
- Sand (optional)
- Filter with cartridges
- Books about fresh water tropical fishes


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- Bicentennial Note. // Congressional Digest;Jun/Jul89, Vol. 68 Issue 6/7, p161
Gives excerpts from the `United States Senate' by the Committee on Rules and Administration, which serve to illustrate highlights of the historical role of the Senate operating within the Constitutionally mandated system of shared powers, and checks and balances.
- Provisions of S. 323. // Congressional Digest;Aug/Sep91, Vol. 70 Issue 8/9, p201
Presents the Chafee substitute to S. 323, as considered on the floor of the Senate. The purpose of the act; Description of the Act including: Availability of information; Exemption for religious beliefs or moral convictions; Requirement of referral; Prohibition against discrimination;...
- Senate panel probes plight of black males in America. // Jet;4/8/91, Vol. 79 Issue 25, p7
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Eat Drink Hebrides - Flavour
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Isle of Harriis
Outer Hebrides
Tel: 07388 366361
Flavour is run by Chris & Nicola a couple who love to travel. When they came to Harris in 2016 they fell in love and didn't leave. They knew then that the business concept of Flavour they dreamed of whilst living in Taiwan was possible in the Outer Hebrides. They started off at their home making chocolates and selling them throughout the craft markets proving popular with locals and tourists alike.
Now they have moved into studio 2 at Talla Na Mara and will be producing and selling chocolates from there. Have a look and see if there are any chocolate making workshops on during your stay! As well as making chocolates they run various events and pop-up restaurants throughout the islands. Chris is a very passionate chef, and this comes across on the 6 course Hebridean fusion menu they serve. Using local ingredients and fusing them with cooking techniques learned throughout their travels.
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- Other Awards Silver Listing 2013
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Omaha Real Estate Market Correction Coming
Some areas of the Omaha real estate market are still thriving but we are seeing things slow down. Right now, homes under the $200,000 price point are still going strong but in west Omaha and Elkhorn houses at that price point are almost non-existent. In that are more homes are closer to $400,000 and up and a majority of that is new construction and they've been sitting on the market longer as houses in that price range come with a hefty property tax load as well.
Both coasts are already seeing some pricing corrections which are starting to show up in the Omaha area. Over the last 2 years we've seen houses flying off the market with multiple offers and bidding wars. Now, with interest rates hovering around 5% we've got more than a year's supply of homes in the $400,000 according to the Great Plains Multiple Listing Service's TrendGraphix.
The Federal Reserve Bank says the state's real estate market has grown at the sixth highest rate in the country. While this has been great for sellers, they also end up paying that back on the buy-side.
Don't worry, we're not looking at another market crash, it's just going to be a correction that balances everything out.
Read more about who this will will impact from Inman News via WFG National Title


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Deadly Nightshade
Also known as Belladonna, has been used in poisons, hallucinogens and sleeping drugs. Ladies of the night would put a drop in their eyes to make their pupils dilate and appear more appealing. It appears back to mythical times…. and is divine shades of purple and black.
Why am I blogging about Deadly Nightshade on my craft blog? Only because I am currently spinning yarn that encapsulates both the colour and the seduction of the myth of Belladonna. Natural black Huacaya alpaca and Mulberry silk dyed in shades of purple.
It is soft, glints of silky shine, and will be a laceweight 2ply for a decadent shawl.
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What You Should Know About Experts This Year
Looking For A Good And Reliable Electrical – Basic Pointers That You Have To Remember
We already know that when it comes to looking for the right electrician who will take good care of all the electrical works needed by either our home or our business establishment, this kind of thing is a tedious job to do. Albeit the fact that the process of searching for a dependable and reputable electrician is a hurdle that you have to spend time and effort to pass, all of the things you have given for it will be exchanged by a good service provided by the right electrician you choose and eventually, saving your from any damages, problems and even risks that may arise in the days to come.
However, if there is one thing that we want you to know before you can proceed on searching for an electrician that you can hire, what would be for you to access yourself about the possible needs you may have. With regards to this, you have to ask yourself whether the reason why you want to employ their service is because they are needed for a construction of a new project or they are needed for a renovation job or perhaps, because of the varying service they has to offer or maybe for repairing electrical issues that is present at the moment. Assessing one's self is of utmost importance and essentiality as this will not only help you choose the right electrician but also, this will help you save some of your time, effort as well as money.
If you are finished assessing yourself about the needs that you may have, it is now the right time to move on with the next step which is to look for an electrician that is not only legit and qualified for the job, but also experienced, technically proficient and also, credible. In order for you to start with your search, we present to you this article containing every single thing that you should take into account of when searching for a good electrician:
The very first thing that you need to do when it comes to this kind of matter is to look for an electrician that has a valid and legit license. Since there are now lots of electrical companies or electrician in the market that may confuse you, considering doing this thing will greatly help you.
A valid license is not only the aspect that you have to take into account as there are also other means on how you can select the right electrician such as asking for recommendations or even referrals from the people you know. This is beneficial and advantageous on your end in the sense that you can get a list of electricians that are proven to provide customer service satisfaction and not only that, you will also know those who you must not engage with.


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Retro Day Ends the Season in perfect fashion.
This is where we would normally get all emotional, talking about how sad we are that the season is over. Well, we are sad, but lets be honest – it's way more fun to just be stoked beyond belief from this season! We couldn't have had more fun this year, not to mention ending it with the annual Retro Day group ski and
Deck Party Rafters Party. No bluebird skies, but lots of snow sure made for a fun day in jeans no doubt. Thanks to everyone who turned out for an epic time. See you next winter! Watch the fun recap video below and check out a bunch of the photos from the day!
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Homeless Vets Find Help at Stand Down
The area's homeless military veterans found services galore this weekend at the North Florida Fairgrounds. The annual Veterans' Stand Down is an effort to get these troubled heroes' lives back on track.
Part of a Fairgrounds exhibit hall became a real Leon County courtroom on Saturday. There, Judge Ron Flury was turning monetary fines for old, non-violent offenses into community service hours.
"So let's bring those out to 40 hours per month," he told one of the defendants, a former Marine. "You get those knocked out and that's going to be a good, heavy load off of you, okay?" "Absolutely!" replied the obviously relieved gentleman and Judge Flury wished him luck before moving on to the next case.
A few feet away volunteer photographers Phil Kiracofe and Steve Hurm were discovering every face truly tells a story.
"To have an opportunity to spend a few minutes with these folks has really been rewarding," said Hurm. "You think you've got someone figured out by your initial impression of them and then you get to talking to them and you see a real person there who has some of the most amazing stories and experiences to share and you say, 'Wow!'" agreed Kiracofe.
And event organizer and guiding light Washington Sanchez said even the homeless vets' pets were getting a break from street life.
"They get their dogs and cats treated for an entire year, plus they give them worm medicine and they even have dog food they give them."
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Today's New York Times has an article about Kurds fleeing Syria and taking refuge in Iraqi Kurdistan. It gave me, as Poirot used to say, "a little idea."
Regulars may recall that I have little hope of Nouri al-Maliki maintaining Iraq in one piece — and particular doubts about his hanging onto the Kurdish area in the north. Hell, they've been almost entirely autonomous for years. They're well-armed, well-funded, and more than a little nationalistic. They're willing to fight.
Syria is a mess, Bashir al-Assad is channeling Idi Amin, and none of the real countries feels able to do anything about it. So here's my idea: somebody just might want to suggest to the Kurds in Iraq that the current state of affairs might offer a splendid opportunity to "rescue" their fellow Kurds by moving into the northeastern tip of Syria (see the map) — and keeping it. Hail Greater Kurdistan!
Mind you, both the Iranians and the Turks would totally freak, but it's very unlikely they could manage any sort of coordinated response. In the meanwhile, the "Free Syrian Army" (if it really exists) might take advantage of the diversion and make some gains in the Sunni regions. Hooray for the simplicity of tribal, ethnic, and religious divisions of territory! (If you keep the nation-states small enough, all you can get are little wars.) Hillary Clinton would wear out her wedgies running around the region, and John McCain would want to bomb everybody!
Okay, it's just a fantasy — but I can't be enraged all the time. Sometimes I just need to amuse myself.
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Dr. Raymond Moore, and his wife Dorothy, often spoke of creating a schedule. They focused on what they called "anchors". These anchors are the parts of life that need to be regular. Think of rising and sleeping times, mealtimes, nap-times, a spouse's work schedule (if regular), etc. These are things that you will work your routines around. These are the "stable" parts of life. You will see after creating a schedule with anchors that you still have quite a bit of your day that is empty. These empty places in your schedule are where you get to add in the parts of the day that have a little more flexibility, things like chores and study routines, music lessons, church activities, and more.
Be careful not to try to schedule every minute of your day for you will become a slave to your schedule. The schedule is there to help you, not to make you miserable. If you haven't worked with a schedule before, give yourself some growing time. If you notice that you are not good with the anchors, don't try to change all your ways at once. Try choosing one and being deliberate in making it work. Put your attentions on that one routine until it becomes common to you. Once it is a regular part of your day and you don't have to think so hard about it, move on to the next one.
Another thought is that a schedule is just a way to organize your daily routines. This helps you see if you are getting everything done that you wish to get done. Just as a financial budget helps to keep you from overspending, a schedule helps you from taking on too much. If you can't get everything done, you probably are trying to do too much.
We also need to be temperate in our daily activities. We can't spend 4 hours exercising and still get everything done in a day. We need smaller increments of time for some of our activities and we need to learn to set aside things when our time allotted is up. This is especially important for those activities which tend to be time stealers, leisure activities like internet browsing, TV watching, reading emails, etc. However, we can also choose to do "good things" to excess, as well. Practicing music for several hours a day and not getting any exercise is not good for us either. Balance is a very important concept to keep in mind as you plan your schedules and routines.
Schedules and routines are very enjoyable for a child. Children like having some control in their days. Schedules and routines give them some control. They know perhaps that when mom starts making dinner that it is time for them to wash their hands and help set the table. They don't have to be told to do things all the time and when they remember to do things they've been taught, they feel some sense of control and a sense of responsibility by being able to follow those routines. When we live in disorder and our kids do not know when breakfast will be eaten or when school will start or when family worship will be done, our children become restless waiting. They are waiting for some favorite parts of the day to happen. They are waiting and sometimes those activities never happen. It is discouraging for them, as well as us, to live in constant chaos. They become irritable; we become irritable. They struggle to listen and respect us, because it seems that nothing gets done when it is said to be done. We get distracted and our kids get distracted as well. Sometimes we then yell at our kids when it is "us" who needs the talking to as it is our example that has created a child that has no sense of responsibility.
There is hope. God loves order and He will give us order in our lives. Sometimes we just need a little reminder, or maybe we need to learn in an area that we were never taught about why something is important to implement in our homes. Either way, do not be discouraged. Take a deep breath, say some prayers, get some resources if you need some help, and let God direct your paths.
*As a disclaimer, we are not asking anyone to have a rigid schedule or routine. We all must be flexible to the things happening in our lives. A flat tire can set an entire day off. A sickness or death in the family can create a temporary setback in our routines. An emergency call for help should not always be ignored because we did not schedule it in. We just need to be aware of how often these unscheduled interruptions happen in our life. Sometimes others learn that we can be easily swayed to talk on the phone when it's time for math. Sometimes others call on us for help because we're "home" and not working. Once in a while is okay, but you may find that it is happening all too often and you are struggling to keep your home clean, you are struggling to get studies done, you are struggling to live the homeschooling life that you had once felt strongly called to. It is these times that we need to reevaluate our lives and reorganize them, if needed, so that we can continue to do that which we feel called to accomplish. It is times like this, where we can change our schedules to allow for a phone call from friends, to help an ill family member, and still get the other things done, rather than setting them aside and being frustrated that we never get it all done. Remember schedules and routines are just tools to help you keep your life less stressed and more on track.
Resources for Schedules and Routines
Adventist Home by Ellen White (helpful topics to consider)
Child Guidance by Ellen White (helpful topics to consider)
Fly Lady (main program is helpful for cleaning routines) – they even have a free app!
Managers of Their Homes by Terry Maxwell (helpful especially for large families)
The Moore Formula Manual by the Moore Academy Staff
The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook by Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore


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The ever-flamboyant John Legere says that if you could see the face of the man trying to bend an iPhone 6 Plus, it would probably be purple.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere thinks anyone trying to bend an iPhone 6 Plus is an idiot. GeekWire/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET
Sometimes, you need to curse to make your point.
In the case of T-Mobile CEO John Legere, a curseless statement is rarer than a polar bear in Silicon Valley.
It's heartening, then, that he dedicated the full force of his lexicon to the phenomenon known as Bendgate. In this, an iPhone 6 Plus was said to be easily bent in tight pockets. Nine people, according to Apple, complained.
Speaking at the GeekWire Summit, Legere offered (at around the 20-minute mark in the video below) this considered view, shortly after sitting on his iPhone 6 Plus: "That is such horses***. I mean, come on, what the f*** did you need to see?"
Warming to his theme and mock-bending his phone, he said: "The video of the guy that's doing this -- and if you could have seen his face, he probably would have been purple."
"The thing moves a little bit? Are you s***ting me? I mean, when was the last time you took any other...this is an amazing supercomputer in your hand. What the f*** are you putting it in your pants and sitting on it for?"
Yes, but nine people complained.
"Those nine people who sat on their phones...first of all, they need jeans that fit them a little better."
His conclusion: "This thing doesn't f***ing bend."
So there you have it. Legere revealed that Bendgate isn't slowing down demand, even though there is a "major supply issue."
As the interview progressed, Legere explained that Apple's exacting standards had made T-Mobile a better company.
He also offered that the Amazon Fire phone sold "about 10 units." Well, yes, but nine people didn't complain that it bent in their pocket.Chris Matyszczyk Chris Matyszczyk is an award-winning creative director who advises major corporations on content creation and marketing. He brings an irreverent, sarcastic, and sometimes ironic voice to the tech world. See full bio