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Warehousing Services in Phoenix Arizona
The storage and relocation of heavy machinery is never simple. Things to consider include the weight, shape, while taking the extra care not to cause damage during handling or storage. You don't want to skimp on warehousing services. Choose a company that has a properly qualified crew to efficiently lift, move, and protect your heavy machinery during transport.
When Are Warehousing Services Required?
Whenever you need to move, store or relocate machinery, your first choice should be a properly equipped warehousing service. Here's why:
- New machinery: New equipment is usually shipped inside heavy wooden crates to prevent damage. These are bulky and the combination of size and weight means that handling new machinery is beyond the capabilities of most stevedoring and storage contractors.
- Relocation: When relocating a factory, it's necessary to store equipment while the plant is being disassembled, and then ship it to the new site in the right order for reassembly.
- Second-hand equipment: Sourcing good second-hand machinery is a great way to cut costs. However, once you have purchased a second-hand plant, you need to move quickly in order to secure storage, while minimizing the risk of damage or theft.
Typical Services Offered
The most important aspect about warehousing services for machine and equipment is that the location should be secure, dry and free of rodents. The warehouse needs to be large enough to safely store your equipment and have good access for loading and unloading. In some situations, it may be possible to take advantage of Arizona's dry climate to store equipment designed for outdoor use in the open air. However, particular care must be taken to ensure that motors, cables and vulnerable control systems are removed or properly wrapped, sealed and protected from dirt, dust and rain.
Choosing the Right Contractor
Rigging, lifting and transporting of heavy equipment go hand-in-hand with equipment storage. For this reason, choose a contractor like Southwest Industrial Rigging that has a full fleet of heavy cranes, machine moving equipment and flatbed trucks to collect, store and transport your plant with minimal inconvenience. We have a large warehouse that's purpose is built for the storage of heavy equipment. Our professionally trained crew promises to handle your plant with kid gloves. To find out more about our warehousing services, let us know what you need and we will get back to you without delay.


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Newbee Becomes First Chinese Team To Win Perfect World Masters 2017
Posted 28th November 2017 By: Kyle-Tipify Staff    236 Views
The first Pro Circuit tournament in China went very well for the locals as the Dota 2 tournament had two Chinese teams meeting at the grand finals of the event. At the end of it all, Newbee emerged victorious after sweeping tournament leader, Vici Gaming during the grand finals series of the Perfect World Masters 2017.
The Perfect World Masters Champions
Newbee proved their dominance in the competitive scene once again after outshining Vici Gaming. VG won their last premier tournament in 2015. Newbee however, finally went back to the winning side this time. After struggling in the past months, Newbee won a large portion of the pot with $150,000 and 150 Pro Circuit Points for The International 2018. Meanwhile, Vici as the runner-up took home $60,000 and 90 Pro Circuit Points. Even if the Chinese team failed to close out the championship win, their lineup cannot be doubted. VG's team captain, LaNm, has strong teammates behind him that can definitely keep the competitive levels high.
Best Midlaner In China
Song Chun or Sccc carried Newbee to win the Perfect World Masters championship. He finished the grand finals with 48 kills, 7 deaths, and 33 assists record for the 3-game series. His 48 kills contributed to almost half of the whole team's kills and dealt 43,500 damage points throughout the duration of the game. Having this kill/death ratio proves that Sccc is the best carry in China.
Rough Road
Newbee's road to redemption did not come easy. The Chinese were 3rd in Group B and faced LGD in the quarterfinal stage. It took 3 games for Newbee to advance to the next stage and eliminated LGD from the tournament. The semi-finals came in quick as both VG and Newbee swept both their opponents, Team Secret and Team Kinguin, respectively, to enter the grand finals. VG came to the finals having almost swept every team they were against. VG's only loss during the elimination stages was only to LGD and had no losses throughout the playoff stages, until Newbee ended that streak to win the Perfect World Masters 2017 Champions.

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"I have absolutely no time !! My paper got selected for one of the upcoming International conferences. I really do not know How to make PPT for international conference". This is the most common situation for most of the scholars and students when they are preparing to attain one international conference.
If you are facing this situation then you are the right place to get all the details. We will guide you step by step if you're preparing your first conference or even if you have experienced several conferences.
How to make PPT for international conference
In this article, we will guide you the right ways to make the PPTs in absolutely simple steps and will also tell you what are the things you mustn't do or include while making your ppts and presenting it.
Why PPTs are important for the conference?
Before explaining all the steps let us understand what is the importance of the PPTs in the conference.
In an international conference, you need to explain your research paper to the audience and the experts present in the Chair or Session Chair.
The best way to explain your idea to present a PPT where the purpose of the study, literature survey, research process involved, data collection and processing, sources of data, conclusions, and references get explained in detail.
What to do before making the PPT?
- Complete writing your research paper for publication in proper format according to the organizer's paper format.
- Before making the PPTs you need to collect all the figures and tables in one place.
- Get all the permission or NOC of any copyrighted content if you are going to use in the presentation.
- Re-check all the facts and figures and their labels.
Steps How to make PPT for international conference.
Step-1: Choose a good theme for the Powerpoint presentation
A good theme always catches the attention of the audience. The theme should be white in the background and try not to use any fancy background.
You can choose the existing theme from the MS Powerpoint or browse on the internet.
Step-2: Make a sequence of slides
The sequence of the presentation slide is also an important factor for any presentation.
As a presenter, you must emphasize the sequence as follows
- The first slide must contain introduction of the subject and the author's details(name, designation, department of study, college or institution's name) (No of slides: 1)
- The second slide must contain the introduction of the study and the purpose of the paper.(No of slides: 1 to 2)
- The next slide must contain the history for the subject or literature survey. (No of slides: 1 to 2)
- You must put the proposed model and procedure of the study/data collection if any in the next couple of slides. (No of slides: 2 to 4)
- Study result slides: you can showcase your research finding and your contribution in the next couple of slides. (No of slides: 2 to 3)
- Conclusion slide: This must be after the study result slide. (No of slides: 1)
- Future study and drawbacks of this study must be included after the conclusion slide. (No of slides: 1)
- References and acknowledgment slide must be included at the last. (No of slides: 1)
- Thank you slide. (No of slides: 1)
So these are the sequence of the slides and most of the reputed organizations follow this sequence.
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Step-3: Emphasize on Data visualization
As a presenter, you might have all the understanding of the data you have presented in the table but while presenting you must convert these data into the chart or visualization format to make it easier for the listeners.
You can choose the various chart format to represent the date like Bar chart, column, pie, bar, Doughnut, Bubble, radar etc. to represent the data.
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Step-4: Use the proper format and source
While presenting you must choose the images, reports, tables/data etc form credible sources like other journal reports from reputed agencies.
If you are quoting a report published in any newspaper or any opinion of any person, then you must check the originality of the content. Because sometimes the newspapers may publish the first phase information of the news without investing the actual fact.
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Step-5: Use simple words and maintain clear visibility
While creating the PPT for the presentation you must use a simple form of the word which is easily understandable to others.
Maintain clear visibility and maintain proper space between lines. Some times the presenters copy all the information as written in paper and put it into the presentation slide which you should not do.
Step-6: Add conclusion, Thank you message and open for Q&A
In the end, you must include the References and conclusion of the presentation.
The listeners and the session chair may ask a few questions about the presentation and research to clear their doubts.
So always prepare for the Q&A after the presentation.
What you should not do while making slides
- Do not make your slide s too long
- Do not use images, facts, figures or quotes from the untrusted sources.
So this all about How to make PPT for an international conference. Comment below if you have any query regarding making slides for the International Conference.
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Few, if any, would argue with me when I say that it's a great time to be a makeup enthusiast. Brands new and old have nearly perfected their formulas and a beautiful skin like finish is now the norm. Even so, it doesn't mean that any makeup brand will end up in a professional makeup kit, no matter how great the formula may be.
What makes makeup "kit friendly"
Aside from the obvious — that is, the makeup I have in my kit should be good — the products I pick for my kit should be "kit friendly" and that could mean anything depending on the makeup artist. For me, that means it should be these things:
- It should be compact. A 30mL bottle of liquid foundation doesn't seem like much, but if you think about how many shades of foundation one must carry in order to match any skin tone, it could get very heavy. So I prefer foundations that are compact and that would allow me to carry multiple shades while taking as little space and weighing as little as possible.
- It should be versatile. I appreciate professional makeup brands for their simple formulas that allow me to use a mixing medium to convert them into anything I might need. Most high pigment color creams for instance can be used on eyes, cheeks, and lips — that dramatically cuts down on the things I need to take to work.
- It should be neat. For this, I tend to stick to cream formulas and avoid liquids in glass bottles as much as I can. Imagine the monumental mess you could create if a bottle breaks in your kit… I know right? Perish the thought.
The following are the foundation brands that I've carried in my kit for 8 years and they have continued to be reliable to this day.
RCMA Color Process Foundation
RCMA was developed in 1963 primarily for the TV, movie, and theater industries and were so designed to withstand the heat of studio lights and the scrutiny of cameras coming up close. While there have been a lot of new developments in the makeup scene, they continue to have the highest concentration of pigment. To compare, RCMA is made up of 55% pigment while most full coverage foundations are just 18% to 35% pigment. This translates to versatility since I can thin out the product if I want a sheer application or use it full strength if I need more coverage around an area.
In my eight years of using this brand, it has remained stable — never darkening or changing after application — and reliable no matter what primer or finisher I use underneath or on top. Their shade range is also so extensive that there is virtually no skin tone they can't match. Hands down, RCMA is hard to beat in my kit.
Graftobian is the brand I started with when I learned to do makeup professionally. Like RCMA it was designed to be durable for work on and off camera and the shade range is comprehensive. When I'm working, I tend to reach for Graftobian when I want a semi-matte finish.
Kryolan's Derma Color 6-part Camouflage Cream has been my go to concealer and color corrector for a long time. It goes without saying that I've stuck it out with this brand because it works, but I find that my favorite thing about the product is its high adherence to the skin. (Nothing annoys me more than laying down a concealer only to have it move out of place upon laying foundation or powder on top). Because it is highly pigmented, I can easily thin out the product with a primer if I want a lighter application.
Not all makeup artists carry the same foundations that I do for a number of reasons and there's no right or wrong — only what's right for the individual. The above are my personal choice because they have worked for me and my clients through the years.
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The Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Program (HFDREP) since its inception in September 2018, has consistently changed many lives who were impacted by Hurricane Florence. Many residents from the 9 counties we serve have lost homes, cars, clothes, sentimental items that cannot be replace and jobs.
Initially classified as a category 4 hurricane. Made landfall on September 14, 2018 as a category 1 hurricane. North Carolina alone was forecaster to receive 9.6 trillion gallons of rain, enough to cover the entire state in 10 inches of water. September 16, some areas receive as much as 34 inches of rain from September 13 to September 16. September 17, 2018, floodwaters continue to rise, blocking 1,200 roads in North Carolina. Tornadoes are prevalent across North Carolina and Virginia. Florence is downgraded from a tropical depression.
Many businesses were closed temporarily or permanently by Hurricane Florence, which caused many residents to look for work in other counties and yes, even other states. Because of the Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Program (HFDREP), we have been able to employ dozens of North Carolinian s.
Assist local recovery efforts through clean up and repair of facilities, and humanitarian assistance in counties impacted by the disaster. Twenty-eight counties declared a Federal Disaster Area and determine eligible for Public Assistance. Helping residents of these communities get back to work has enabled many people to get back on their feet and sustain their households and help stimulate the economy in some of the hardest impacted counties such as Craven, Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Pamlico, just to name a few.
Mrs. Vanessa Bell, who lives in Pamlico County, is employed with the County Manager's Office in Pamlico. She has been an intricate part of helping residents in Pamlico County complete their grant forms to obtain subsidies to help repair their homes from the storm. Her Supervisor, Courtney Norfleet with the County Manager's Office states, "Vanessa has been a joy to work with and she is so efficient with her work and very personable with the public". She is a candidate for an opportunity to be hired on permanently.
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Adventures: Odie Turns One6:13 PM
Can you believe this? My baby is one year old! Its true when they say kids grow up so fast. It was a fast, crazy year, but it was one great year with Odie. He grew so big; sometimes I miss him being so tiny. I was looking through his old pictures and videos when we just got him, and I wish I documented more.
During Odie's birthday, we invited a few friends over to celebrate with us. We had a couple of friends that brought their dogs, so that was even better. We bought Odie and his friends their own cake! It was so cute, shaped like a bone with icing and lettering. My friends bought Odie gifts too and it just made it feel more legit!
I just want to thank everyone that joined us and our family in celebrating our baby's 1st year of existance. We a grateful for having friends like you who are supportive with everything we do. I can truly say I am very lucky to be part of your lives.


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Carbofunctional silanes and polysiloxanes.
Part II. Preparation and applications of carbofunctional polysiloxanes
Polimery 2008, No 11/12, 817
The vast literature review (168 references) covers most often used methods of syntheses of carbofunctional polysiloxanes (KFPS), mainly hydrosilylation or catalytic equilibration reactions, especially poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) derivatives containing end or side functional groups. The main directions of KFPS applications were discussed, namely: modification of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, polyureas, polycarbonates and other polymeric materials, preparation of membranes of high gas permeability, immobilization of ligand systems and modification of widely used thermoplastic or thermosetting polymeric materials. Applications of KFPS for special purposes, e.g. preparation of conductive silicone-pyrrole copolymers or amphiphilic polymer materials or for drugs' production (KFPS with saccharide groups) were presented as well. Synthesis of IPN network with KFPS and applications of carbofunctional polysiloxanes in processing of fullerenes were described also. It was shown that chemical modifications of various polymers with KFPS very positively affected their properties.
Key words: carbofunctional polysiloxanes, synthesis, silicones, silicone-polyurethane copolymers, modification of polymer properties
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Where you can be yourself...
To me it's a place to chilax with friends and knock back a few drinks while listening to some nifty beats.The club is not a gay bar but the atmosphere is friendly and non judgmental.I do know gay and bisexual people that go there.Also if you went downstairs to the"dungeon" you can watch erotic play like the stuff you see on "Real Sex" on HBO.It's not people having sex just mild and semi mild fetish and dom type demonstrations.I've been to many clubs and this is a diamond in the rough of Baltimore.It may not be a gay club but considering the erotic atmosphere I seriously doubt anyone is going to mess with you if you are'nt straight.
Why is this on here?
Been there a couple times as I'm somewhat interested in the goth scene. Never saw a single same-sex couple. If this place has a regular gay clientelle, they hide well.
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"Many people are alive but don't touch the miracle of being alive." – Thich Nhat Hanh
Each day, a new door to go through, a step into the unknown, an unfamiliar path. Look no longer, hesitant on the edge of the threshold. Cross over and move through. What's waiting can wait no longer.
For time does not wait, nor must we. Embrace each day and those that are put in our path for it is meant to be. Whether we know the reason or not, enjoy each moment for we will not pass this way again. The journey is meant to change us, ground us, find us, transform us to who we are. Discover the miracle of being alive, and live well.


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Shi Miao Dian 释妙滇 (Shì miào diān)
Teacher Miao Dian 妙滇 (Miào diān) was born in 1977, in Athens. At a very young age he tasted the bitter side of life and lived his first years in the largest orphanage in Athens. The George Chatzikonsta orphanage.
Later he was forced to migrate along with his father in Germany where he began being taught Shaolin Gong Fu, under the strict supervision of his guardian and teacher Liang Che, until his teacher passed away.
His love for martial arts led him three times to the Song Mountain, in China. Twice with his teacher and once after his teacher's death, which proved to be the most important of all. There he became the disciple of master Heng Jun 恒君 (Héng jūn). Under the guidance and the teachings of his teacher he was brought forward to the abbot Yan Fo 延佛 (Yán fú) of the Fa Wang monastery 法王寺 (Fǎ wáng sì), a 34th generation senior teacher of the monastery.
In 25-08-2005 teacher Heng Jun gave him the commission of Shaolin apostle along with the name Miao Dian a 36th generation shaolin.
At the end of 2005 the Shaolin monastery along with teacher Heng Jun approve the transition of the teacher Miao Dian to Greece in order to establish a center of training in Shaolin Gong Fu with the official name, Greek Shaolin Gong Fu School of Worldy Apostles 希腊少林俗家弟子武术会 (Xīlà shàolín sújiā dìzǐ wǔshù huì).
Teacher Miao Dian continues to study up to today in Shaolin monastery under the supervision of his teacher Yan Ao 延奥 (Yán ào), with the blessings of the abbot Yong Xin 永信 (Yǒng xìn).
As a teacher he has a significant number of students in Greece and a considerable number of foreign students in China who travel every summer to meet him.
Since 2011 he officially teaches children from the largest orphanage in Athens, which currently looks after more than 288 children. This orphanage is one of the oldest charity institutes in Greece since 1853.


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We're excited to announce our newest special exhibit, Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence, created by the American Museum of Natural History. The exhibit made its debut in 2012 and the curator John Sparks, an associate curator in the museum's Department of Ichthyology, a professor in the museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology at Columbia University, described his work on the exhibit in a series of museum blogs. Continue reading to discover what went into the making of this incredible exhibit.
Behind the Scenes of Creatures of Light
By John Sparks, from a Museum of Natural History blog
Every exhibition we produce is a collaboration between the Museum's research scientists and the exhibition team, which includes writers, designers, artists, and media specialists. I'm the curator for this exhibition, which means that I oversee the scientific content and bring expertise from my research—in this case, on the evolution of bioluminescent signaling systems in marine fishes. Here's my first dispatch:
Getting the Light Right
Scientific accuracy is our top priority. Although it may seem trivial, getting the color (or wavelength) of the emitted light just right for this exhibition's many models of bioluminescent creatures—fireflies, glowworms, siphonophores, and ponyfishes—is fundamental to accurately reproducing the diversity of natural light that organisms use for a variety of functions.


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Simple and safe
Switching to new ERP software is a huge challenge for many companies. Wrong decisions quickly lead to high costs. Often the dimensions become visible much later in daily practice. A reversal is often impossible now.
But what is the right way?
To create transparency
During initial discussions with you on site or with us, our employees will get to know your company and your ideas. We make your wishes our personal concern. Our staff will listen well, will advise you, probably report from other projects. Together you will work out possible solutions. The first discussions are free of charge and completely non-binding. If you do not feel understood or there are too many ambiguities, we are the wrong partner for you. But even then you take a lot of new knowledge away as a good basis in negotiations with other providers. You can only win!
Plan with all factors
In order to make something tangible from the solution approaches, our employees will work out further concrete plans in future, which should be implemented. Our ERP software Kolibri is very flexible and can be customized to your company. These follow-up appointments are settled on a fair basis. In our pricing policy (click here) you will quickly realize that the costs will be kept to a minimum. Our employees will have a lot of discussions in all areas of your company in a short time. We will ensure that nothing is overlooked.
The result is a performance description (formerly what was called in the IT area specification), which can also serve as the basis of the contract. If doubts arise during this time about your or our approach, you still have the opportunity to get out of the project. In any case, you will receive the specifications that not only provide an ideal basis for later negotiations with other parties, but also reflect the current status of your company. Here, too, you can only win!
Gradual growth
If Kolibri is configured according to your wishes and your old data has been transferred to the new system and will be available to use in your operation. From our experience, we know that users in general can quickly tend to feel overwhelmed with something new. We counter this through good training and the fact that we unlock individual software functions for each user, which allows users to get used to the new system and make it much easier to get started. One of the strengths of Kolibri is that the operation of all areas are always very similar. Once you understand the system, new areas open up much easier.
Advancement of Kolibri
Despite careful action, internal or external factors in relation to your business may change so that we will change our software Kolibri to meet your needs. We believe in our concept that allows our customers to stay in close relationship with our development team. New developments are settled on a fair basis and are later included in our Kolibri software distribution. This not only means that Kolibri can be constantly re-adjusted to your needs, but you can also benefit from innovations from our other customers. We inform our customers on a regular basis of our new developments in Kolibri software.


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I've not pulled the trigger on a headboard because we have a beautiful gold mirror over our bed, but I'm salivating over this pretty number.
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Mr. S has a MOUNTAIN of T-shirts that he can't seem to part with - I'd love to add a piece like this to our room to help him keep them more organized rather than stored under our bed.
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I love, love geometric prints and want a rug like this to add to define our "living room" space - but Mr. S is obsessed with a deep red oriental rug my parents gave us.
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I'm looking for a TV stand that is long and has plenty of storage - I'm loving the mid-century modern lines these days
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I don't know where on earth this would go, but I'm loving how rustic it is
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airship descended through dark clouds that threatened rain and
towards a small mass of islands. Zak Saturday peered out from one of
the windows and turned to his mother who was currently piloting the
massive ship toward a small island.
You mean we came
all this way to see a big rock in the water? He whined.
Hun, these
islands were referenced on one of the Kur stone pieces. We dont
know how far Argost is right now and hopefully he hasnt figured
out this portion.Drew quieted her sons whining for a while.
Sometimes traveling with an 11 year old with a short attention span
could be more draining than the research itself.
Zaks uncle made
an appearance as if his boredom had summoned his uncle. Usually he
had a tale or two from his freelance days to tell, much to his
brother in laws dismay and utter lack of belief.
Little man, never
judge a rock by its moss. I can remember a few years ago a mission I
was on Doyle started and successfully held his nephews
attention while his sister finished landing procedures.
I still find your
stories to be about as truthful as a fiction novel. Solomon
snorted. The tall dark skinned man walked in with his arms folded
already prepared to combat the story with logic and science. Drew
shot her husband a look and frowned at her younger brother.
now now boys,
lets be mature about this. Weve got things to focus on. She
remarked standing and hitting a lock on the console. As soon as she
was out of her chair, the gorilla-cat dropped into her chair from
above with a pair of goggles and an old aviation scarf and proceeded
to pretend to drive. Drew chuckled at Fiskerton before bringing her
attention to the mission at hand.
Now we have, only
the coordinates to this place and part of a phrase to work with. So
lets get geared up and ready to look for something out of the
ordinary. Doc spoke up; after being reminded that he had bigger
fish to fry that his smart mouth brother in law.
According to
scans I took there are a series of tunnels and underground lakes.
Apparently all these islands are connected to each other by these
tunnels. So lets try and keep ourselves in one group and to not
get too far ahead of ourselves.
Yeah yeah, sis,
dont worry. Ive got a photographic memory, theres no way I
can get lost. Well be fine.
Doc was about to
speak up before Zak cut in with a barrage of questions. The quarrel
that would have been, was avoided and the family descended to the
rocky shore below.
Zak and Fiskerton
wandered a bit behind the adults chattering away about a video game
that was waiting for them when they got home. Drew walked between her
husband and her brother to keep them both on a short leash. She
didnt enjoy their arguing and wished that both of them would put
their issues behind them.
Suddenly Zaks
voice rang out pointing out a steep entrance to one of the tunnels. A
quick pat on the back by his uncle pleased him enough to focus a bit
more on the task at hand. The cave was dark and smelled like low
tide, but that didnt stop the family from venturing below. They
had other concerns on their minds to be worried about a dark cave.
As they descended
carvings and writing began to appear on the walls, Doc and Drew were
immediately drawn into the writing and began translating.
It looks like old
druidic. If it is, it just seems to endlessly repeat the same phrase
over and over. The wheels of war shall be locked under yellow
eyes. This doesnt make a bit of sense, and to be honest Ive
only seen this kind of writing only a few times in my life. Drew
What if its
not druidic? It could be an older form of Sumerian, their dialect and
writing system changes a lot in the earlier years.
I dont think
so, it doesnt seem to contain any of the usual patterns and the
structure is way off.
In the meanwhile
Doyle, Zak and Fiskerton had wandered a bit ahead. Obviously ignoring
Drews safety speech, Zak knew shed yell after a few minutes,
but he was enthralled by the writing which began to be more ornate
and almost had a red glow to them.
Why do ya think
the letters are glowing? Zak wondered aloud.
Mer row
Fiskerton shrugged.
Could be some of
the creepy cryptid plant life your mom loves. Doyle remarked
reaching out to touch one of the glowing characters. He almost
immediately withdrew his hand when a loud howling sound broke the
quiet and proceeded to quiet down almost as quickly as it had
started. Zak whos curiosity had gotten the better of what should
have been common sense to stay put and forged ahead to find a large
chasm, the howling started again as he felt a rush of warm earthy
smelling air blow past him. Fiskerton appeared behind him catching
the last bits of the air and almost had a grin as the wind rushed
through his thick fur.
Wow now thats
a drop and a half.Doyle commented walking toward the edge. The
chasm looked bottomless from his point of view. Zak grabbed a stone
and chucked it into the pit and listened for the bottom, he waited
for a minute and crept closer to the edge almost waiting for his
mothers sharp tone, but figuring she was currently busied with the
character on the walls.
Fiskerton shouted into the pit and listened to his voice echo. Which
sent Zak into a fit of giggles as he began to match his cryptid
brother in the echo game, Doyle feeling the tug of curiosity took a
quick sweep around the room and noticed what looked like a bridge
across the large chasm, unfortunately it had large almost canine
looking tracks that appeared to be fresh in the dirt. He bit his lip
and glanced at his nephew who was currently burping the alphabet into
the large chasm and listening to it echo back.
Doc, where are
the boys? Drew blinked, looking up from a small notebook.
I think they went
a bit ahead, I think they found a large room. I hear Zak and
Fiskerton making echoes, at least theyre trying to do something
science like. Or just behaving in general, theyll be fine Drew.
Zak had finally lost
his steam and was now contented to observe the chasm and was rather
awaiting the next gust of air to come up. He kicked in another rock
and tried to hear it hit the bottom, he strained his ears and instead
of hearing a rock hit the bottom of the pit from the other side of
the open room he heard what sounded like glass shattering, followed
by the sound of a chain being moved.
What, what was
What was what?
Doyle said looking to Zak.
That sound it
sounded like glass breaking
Maybe you broke
someones window; man your mom is going to love that. Doyle
No, Im
serious, listen… he motioned to the other side of the room.
A clink of chains
could be heard faintly, followed by a huff, the chain sound seemed to
get louder and a growl was heard. The scraping of claws on stone was
heard and then a dreadful howl filled the cave, which behind got the
two scientists attention.
That cant be
good Drew frowned and began to walk toward where her son had
wandered off to.
A dark shape
appeared on the rock formation that spanned across the chasm; it was
4 legged, big and frankly didnt look friendly. Chains that glowed
with the same characters carved into the walls covered the beasts
body. It looked like it was some sort of guard dog. Zak began to back
away slowly and then thats when the beast snarled and lunged out,
making a mad dash for the smaller target.
For a moment Zak
considered running, but instead dropped his hand to the claw and felt
the familiar surge of cryptid power through his body. He tried
linking with the large beasts mind to calm it down, as soon as he
felt a connection, he knew this was different from anything hed
encountered before, he heard a female voice, it was crying, she
sounded hurt. The monster itself had come to a dead halt; the chains
glowed brighter as its mind connected with Zaks.
Calm down, were
not here to hurt you. You dont want to hurt usZak spoke as
evenly as he could, he could feel her emotions surging. Pain, anger
and fear were most prominent, he could feel that she wasnt a true
cryptid though, she was different. The monsters ears drooped and
it started backing away, Doyle lowered his sticky goo based weapon
and began to do the same.
Come on Zak while
its confusedhe urged his nephew to break the connection and
Wait just a
second, theres a person in here I think. In her mind, just give me
a minute.
Zak, I dont
know how your powers work, but I think now is a good time to leave.
He commented as the chains began glowing red hot. Suddenly the beast
shook its head and broke the connection with Zak, he felt forced out
of her mind and in a split second it charged him.
He took a few steps
back and started to turn to run, his foot caught a rock and felt the
painful twist of ankle. His parents emerged into the room just as the
beast leapt into the air, fangs and claws pointed at Zak, as Doyle
let two rounds of goo fly at the large beast threatening his new
found family member and as Fiskerton dashed to his human brother to
scoop him up out of harms way.
ZAK his mother
cried out in horror to the scene.
Zak reacted the only
way he could at the moment, to pour on the cryptid power. And to try
to find the human like thoughts he felt at first. As this all
happened, the beasts chain seem to end and it hit the ground with a
sickening thud, the chains still glowing red hot. The beast howling
out in pain and trying to stand.
Zak are you okay?
Are you hurt?!His mother cried running to her son who was lying on
the ground
Mom Im fine.
Just twisted my ankle thats allShes hurt, she needs out of
the chains. Theyre hurting her.
No, no no. NO.
There is no way Im letting that thing get any closer to you. It
tried to eat you if you havent noticed.
Its not a
monster! Theres a human mind in there. Shes HURT. Zak
repeated more forcefully and pushing himself up to stand and wriggled
out of his mothers grip and moved closer to the monster, calling
once again on his cryptid powers.
I know theres
a person in theretalk to me please.
The chains gave a
shudder as the monster seem to get smaller and the fur and fangs
began disappearing. The tight chains that glowed red hot began
falling off the form that was changing in front of them. After a
moment of almost animal like whimpering, a small sob came from the
pile of chains. A human face appeared from the pile, followed by the
rest of her. It was a girl, deep violet eyes filled with tears. Her
skin was a faint blue color; darker spots were more noticeable as she
pushed her way from the chains.
The marks Zak
recognized as the same characters on the chains, they had been burned
into her skin. Her clothing was a simple blue and white cloth wrap.
She had finally broken free from the chains and fell to the ground,
stifling another pain filled sob. She looked up dark hair curtaining
her face.
Th-thank youshe
gasped before falling unconscious.
The bewildered
adults stared at the strange girl; she didnt look to be too old.
Early 20s maybe, the strange blue skin and dark hair. What could she
and this place have to do with Kur?


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Misogyny is not only seen in cases of rape and domestic abuse. The stigma of misogyny has been paired several times with mass shootings and is becoming a key cause of them in the United States, according to some online newspapers. In the last six major cases of mass shootings, readers find several references to misogyny or a sexual frustration supposedly caused by the women at the school or in the community. Dylan Klebold, a shooter from Columbine, "wrote extensively about his romantic loneliness and a girl he had a crush on in his private diary".
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The killer knows their motive, whether it be a desire for revenge, or jealousy, or a hatred of some sort. A hatred that they may not be able to explain beyond exactly what women have been stereotyped as: sex objects.
Once the women have gained the bravery to tell someone about their situation, more often than not, domestic abuse is a difficult situation to escape. Women often have to sacrifice food on the table and healthy children so they can leave the fear they endure at home or at work.
"Whether it be in Africa, India, Iran, (or in this case) the United States, women who feel trapped within their families fear that they may be beaten or killed if they attempt to leave" Estelle B. Freedman, author of Expanding the Definition: Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence, said.
The idea here is not to break out and question every American woman in an abusive relationship because it becomes more or less targeting the victim. The idea is to put the word out there and the fact that there is a starting point for ending domestic abuse and rape. This begins with news stations appropriately bringing the word misogyny to the table, and discussing its relevance in America's crimes. This begins with informing Americans not only of what misogyny is, but of how common of an opinion it is among male and female felons nationwide.


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Three Ways Air Quality Affects Your Ability To Think
(NAPSI)—Scientific evidence shows that breathing polluted air can impair memory and reasoning, reduce academic performance and even result in lower intelligence—but you don't have to put up with it.
Here are three important ways air quality directly affects your ability to think:
1. Standardized tests
Standardized tests have become increasingly important in education. Parents and educators already debate the potential effect of family income, cultural background, gender and other influences on test results. Now, researchers also look closely at the effect of air quality on standardized test scores—and conclude that it's significant.
One study of schoolchildren in Southern California found that exposure to higher levels of fine particulate air pollution (known as PM2.5) is linked to consistently lower scores on standardized tests in math and reading. A separate study of fifth-grade schoolchildren concluded that every increase of 2.1 cubic feet per minute (cfm) in ventilation was associated with a 2.9 percent increase in students passing a standardized math test.
2. Getting older
Evidence is growing that cognitive decline associated with aging is at least partially related to breathing air pollution. In one study, scientists administered math and memory tests to 780 people age 55 or older, then correlated scores with pollution levels where the participants lived. After adjusting the results for education, employment and other factors, the researchers still found significant differences in scores based on air quality. Participants in areas with high pollution levels had error scores that were 150 percent higher than those living in areas with low pollution.
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Neuroscience researchers exposed mice to high levels of particulate air pollution (similar to levels in Beijing or Mexico City) for 10 months. They observed that the mice exposed to high pollution levels took longer to navigate through a maze and made more mistakes.
Examining the brains of the mice exposed to pollution, the researchers found physical changes in the tips of neurons in the part of the brain responsible for memory. The researchers also found that the mice exposed to high levels of pollution showed increased levels of pro-inflammatory chemicals in the brain.
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Doesn't change the argument significantly - whether 98% or 99.75%, nearly 100% of the floor area is floor, and so the floors would bear almost all of the impact of chaotically falling debris and distorted structure.I don't what building and what floor you are calculating the percentage of area of the steel columns compared to the entire foot print.... but for flor 2 where the column size was max... the columns were 0.748% of the foot print. ..les than 1% and higher up it would have been probably about 1/3 of that so it the columns at floor 78 would be about 0.25% of the total footprint. (twin towers)
My calculation was quick and dirty, let me see if I can reproduce it:
- Total area is 209 ft x209 ft = 43681 ft^2 (that's ignoring the oblique corners)
- Each perimeter column was 1'2" x 1'1.5" = 1.31 fr^2; we have 240 of these -> 315 ft^2. That's 0.72% of floor area
- Add a bit for spandrels: Spandrels are 2/3 of the total perimeter of 4X209 ft, and, say, 1/2 inch thick, that's 23 ft^2 - almost negligible
- The core columns are fewer (47) but bigger; I have assumed that their total area would not exceed that of the perimeter columns, but also would not be far less. Make that anywhere between 0.5% and 0.7% of total area. Of course that depends much on the height.
So hmm yeah, 2% was a bit of an overestimate, but not wildly so. I like to err on the conservative side.


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Dear support,
I was not able to boot the attached talking board. Somehow I am not able to make use of the microphone.
Just when using a rebuild image (AIY project) I can connect to the board, but I really want to use my installed raspbian system.
But how to do this, the manual provided is not detailed on this.
Dear Nico,
Our website and the uploaded manuals are still in construction, but there will be a detailed manual in the near future (aprox at the end of this week) where it would be described how to include the needed drivers in a fresh Raspbian Installation. Before this I'd refer to the following Githubs:
- https://github.com/google/aiyprojects-raspbian
- https://github.com/shivasiddharth/GassistPi
In these both packages you can find Scripts (Google Aiy: https://github.com/google/aiyprojects-raspbian/tree/aiyprojects/scripts | GassistPi: https://github.com/shivasiddharth/GassistPi/tree/master/audio-drivers/AIY-HAT/scripts), which install the drivers and configure them into the Linux System probably.
Sorry for the delay and I wish a lot of fun with the TalkingPi
Dear Nico,
you can find a first (german) version of the instruction for installing the needed drivers for Raspbian under the following link: http://talkingpi.joy-it.net/installation-der-sound-module/


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Today ProgressNow New Mexico sent out an email to our members with some hard truths. The Economic Transition Act is an incredible tool for our state and for the communities most affected by the inevitable end of fossil fuel production in our state. We, along with dozens of other partners, are fully encouraging everyone to get behind this effort keep moving New Mexico's energy future forward.
You can CLICK HERE to send an email to your legislator in support of SB 489, the Economic Transition Act.
Subject: We need to talk…
With a new Governor, enthusiastic new State House representatives, and progressive advocates with eight years of pent-up demand, what could possibly go wrong?
Well, a lot, actually, and that's why we need to talk.
We'll be blunt. A progressive ally, New Energy Economy (NEE), is letting their zealous hostility toward PNM stand in the way of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reduce climate change impacts in New Mexico and provide economic relief to coal miners in the Four Corners area.
As you've probably heard, ProgressNow New Mexico has proudly joined a diverse coalition of progressives backing the Energy Transition Act. This coalition represents the best of the best in our corner of the universe, In addition to our organizations, this bill has been endorsed by AFSCME, the New Mexico Federation of Labor, CAFE, Somos Un Pueblo Unido, San Juan Citizens Alliance, Conservation Voters New Mexico, Environment New Mexico, Sierra Club, NRDC, Amigos Bravos, Western Resource Advocates, 350.org, Southwest Native Cultures, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and many more. And of course, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is championing this effort.
But the biggest opponent thus far to winning the country's toughest clean energy standards and setting up the Four Corners area for economic success is New Energy Economy, which has aligned with several Republicans to oppose this bill.
We know that many of you on this list are also supporters of NEE, and for good reason. NEE has done great work on clean energy and environmental issues. But on this bill, in our opinion, NEE is just wrong. On this bill, NEE seems to have lost their focus on the transition to a clean economy and replaced it with the mentality that utilities must be punished at all costs. We see this a lot in the environmental sector. For most of us, the goal is economic justice, carbon reduction, clean energy, and slowing down climate change. The reality is that many of New Mexico's working families have relied on the coal industry, and as our state transitions away from coal, we must do right by these families, which is exactly what the Energy Transition Act does. But for New Energy Economy, it seems like the goal has become to destroy PNM at all costs, regardless of what else is at stake–even a transition to clean, renewable energy and helping miners in the Four Corners.
We may choose to disagree, and that is fine. But before you believe NEE's misrepresentations, please check out the facts. We have an opportunity to do something great with this alliance of organizations and Governor Lujan Grisham.
Stephanie Maez, ProgressNow New Mexico
Brian Condit, New Mexico Building Trades
Oriana Sandoval, Center for Civic Policy
And yesterday, we sent out this email with some important information about the Economic Transition Act.
Subject: Shutting down coal plants means we must protect workers
Dear Friends,
You'll be hearing a lot about the Energy Transition Act (SB 489) in the coming days. This bill, sponsored by Senators Mimi Stewart and Jacob Candelaria and Representative Nathan Small, is also Governor Lujan Grisham's top clean energy priority.
It does what all of us have wanted to do for years, and what climate change demands: it shuts down the San Juan Generating Station, a major coal plant and carbon producer just outside of Farmington, New Mexico.
But when coal plants shut down, people suffer. Mine workers and their families. Small businesses in the Four Corners area that rely upon those mine workers or that provide services related to the plant suffer. The Farmington School District, which relies upon property tax revenue from the plant to fund public schools, will suffer.
The Energy Transition Act provides $40 million to assist workers directly and to assist the area with economic development. The bill also directs hundreds of millions of dollars of replacement power to be sited within the school district boundary so schools can continue to rely upon property tax revenue from energy development.
We are proud to stand with Governor Lujan Grisham, Senators Stewart and Candelaria, Representative Small, and a broad and diverse coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, advocates for low-income families, and community organizing groups in support of the Energy Transition Act.
I hope you'll join us in supporting SB 489, the Energy Transition Act, so we can move New Mexico aggressively forward on clean energy and worker protection.
Stephanie Maez, ProgressNow New Mexico
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Lecture 1 Play Video. Lecture 2 Play Video. Solving Differential Equations: Two Distinct Real Roots This is a video in the series for solving systems of ordinary differential equations.
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Lecture 3 Play Video. Lecture 4 Play Video. Lecture 5 Play Video. Lecture 6 Play Video. Test For Stability of the Origin This video addresses the stability of the origin on a phase portrait of a 2X2 system of ordinary differential equations. Lecture 7 Play Video. Lecture 8 Play Video. Lecture 9 Play Video.
Lecture 10 Play Video. Introduction to Differential Equations This is an introduction to differential equations. Lecture 11 Play Video. Lecture 12 Play Video. Lecture 13 Play Video. Lecture 14 Play Video. Lecture 15 Play Video. Derivation a General Solution and Integrating Factor for a Linear Differential Equation This video defines total differential, exact equations and uses clairiots theorem to derive the form of the integrating factor for a First order linear ODE.
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Linear Differental Equations: Example I This the first example of two on how to solve a linear differential equation using and integrating factor. Lecture 17 Play Video. Linear Differential Equations: Example II This the second example of two on how to solve a linear differential equation using and integrating factor.
Lecture 18 Play Video. Using Differential Operators A differential operator acts on a function.
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Lecture 19 Play Video. Solving Linear DE's with Two Distinct Real Roots One way to solve homogeneous linear differential equations is by using differential operators and characteristic equations. Lecture 20 Play Video. Solving Linear DE's with Repeated Real Roots One way to solve homogeneous linear differential equations is by using differential operators and characteristic equations.
Lecture 21 Play Video. Solving Linear DE's with Complex Roots One way to solve homogeneous linear differential equations is by using differential operators and characteristic equations. Lecture 22 Play Video.
Fundamental Solution Set for Linear DE's Three criteria for a fundamental set of solutions to a differential equation must be satisfied. Lecture 23 Play Video. Factoring Operators When dealing with differential operators with constant coefficients then the operators are factorable and do factor like polynomials.
Lecture 24 Play Video. Annihilator Method I This is the first example of using the annihilator method for solving non-homogeneous linear differential equations. Lecture 25 Play Video. Writing a Differential Equation as a System This video is about writing a differential equation as a system of differential equations.
Lecture 26 Play Video. Existence and Uniqueness Linear D. Lecture 27 Play Video. Lecture 28 Play Video. Runge-Kutta Method The video is about Runge-Kutta method for approximating solutions of a differential equation using a slope field. Lecture 29 Play Video. The Wronskian and a Test for Independence The Wronskian is a fun name to say and it is not hard to calculate.
Lecture 30 Play Video. Euler Method The video is about Euler method for approximating solutions of a differential equation using a slope field. A definiteness result for determinantal operators Pages Binding, Paul et al. On second-order left-definite boundary value problems Pages Bennewitz, C. A von Neumann factorization of some selfadjoint extensions of positive symmetric differential operators and its application to inequalities Pages Brown, Richard C. Inclusion theorems for solutions of differential equations with aid of pointwise or vector monotonicity Pages Collatz, Prof.
The liouville-green asymptotic theory for second-order differential equations: A new approach and some extensions Pages Eastham, M. Non-self-adjoint operators and their essential spectra Pages Evans, W. A concept of adjointness and symmetry of differential expressions based on the generalised Lagrange identity and Green's formula Pages Everitt, W.
On quadratic integral inequalities associated with second-order symmetric differential expressions Pages Everitt, W. Nonoscillation theorems for differential equations with general deviating arguments Pages Fink, A. Self-adjoint 4-th order boundary value problem in the limit - 4 case Pages Fulton, Charles T.
Factorization and the Friedrichs extension for ordinary differential operators Pages Kauffman, Robert M. Boundedness criteria for hyperbolic characteristic initial value problems Pages Kreith, K. Matrix riccati inequality and oscillation of second order differential systems Pages Kwong, Man Kam. A new approach to second order linear oscillation theory Pages Kwong, Man Kam et al. Small amplitude limit cycles of polynomial differential equations Pages Lloyd, N.
Regular growth and zero-tending solutions Pages Macki, Jack W.
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- Ordinary differential equation - Wikipedia!
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Asymptotic distribution of the eigenvalues of non-definite Sturm-Liouville problems Pages Mingarelli, Angelo B. Some remarks on the order of an entire function associated with a second order differential equation Pages Mingarelli, Angelo B. Steepest descent for general systems of linear differential equations in Hilbert space Pages Neuberger, J. On the spectral theory of some nonsymmetric second order differential operators Pages Read, Thomas T. Floquet theory for doubly-periodic differential equations and a number theory conjecture Pages Sleeman, BD et al.
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Rosie DeVincentis
Affiliate Faculty, Clinical Psychology
Dr. DeVincentis received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Antioch University New England in 2018 and completed her predoctoral internship through the Albany Medical Consortium. Here, she received training at an acute psychiatric inpatient unit (The Albany Medical Center Hospital Psychiatric Inpatient Unit), an outpatient mental health clinical for individuals with severe mental illness (Albany County Support Center at The Capital District Psychiatric Center), and at a veteran administration hospital's neuropsychological department and outpatient psychotherapy department (The Albany Stratton VA). Dr. DeVincentis completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Hampshire College Health and Counseling Center, and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at James Levine and Associates conducting psychological assessments, psychoeducational assessments, pre-three autism evaluations, and risk-assessments. Dr. DeVincentis' clinical work is grounded in psychodynamic, object relations, and interpersonal theories and her interests include autism spectrum disorders, assessment as a therapeutic intervention, and projective and personality assessment.


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Since 2009, Green Owl Toys has been specialising in creating robust wooden weapons that fit every child. We provide pieces that are playful, design-led and ones that make a positive impact on our environment.
Our European factories are chosen for their ethical properties and manufacture to British quality. Our ethos encompasses excellent quality with a zero-plastic policy and a friendly approach.
We already have excellent long-term relationships with a number of high quality UK retailers and are expanding.
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Our new range, Hootlet, is eco-friendly, wooden toddler toy range. All the toys are hand assembled with beautifully rounded corners. The wood is sourced from PEFC woods.
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Granna creates family game, they are well known for the game Super Farmer.
Granna cooperate with teachers to create wonderfully new and fun board games for the whole family to play.
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Pouce et Compagnie is a French company sewing most of their historic costumes in France. The quality is brilliant, the cloth beautiful and the finish gorgeous.
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Green Owl Toys have a wonderful, flexible and eco-friendly manufacturer to make our designs of swords and shields.
Swords and shields reflect the ideas of parents to return to traditional play and embrace historic play.
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We are very proud to announce we are the finalist for our Fox teether and Fox toy in the "Made for Mums 2019" award, a bronze award from Bizzie Baby and shortlisted for the Business award by Access Self Storage.
Our stockists pride themselves in high quality products made with natural products. They are are innovative and look for new and unique items to compliment their stock. Some of our stockists are The National Trust, National Trust for Scotland, British Museum, Cardiff Castle, Bodiam Castle, Whirligig, Oxford Castle and Prison and many more....
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Happy Sunday!
A happy Sunday indeed!
I am so sorry I have been so MIA this week. We had a big surprise party for my mom's 50th birthday last night, and we flew in my grandma AND my sister to surprise her. I've been busy prepping for that, and…well I'm not terribly good with surprises, so I thought it best for me to keep quiet. 😉
Before we get to the ReCUP, I have to tell you about Speedwork Thursday.
I was feeling really overwhelmed and super stressed, and my mind was just not in it. But, I crushed it! I was proud of my times, AND I was pretty consistent (for me). We had 800's and 400's on the schedule. We would run out 800m, rest for one minute, run back 400m, and then walk/light jog back the remaining 400m, and that equaled one set. I was assigned to do that three times, and my splits were as follows:
- 800m: 4:28
- 400m: 2:14
- 800m: 4:22
- 400m: 2:22
- 800m: 4:28
- 400m: 2:08
There was some tasty Wok Chi for lunch.
They have the best fortune (cookies) there!
After work, I picked up some party supplies for Saturday's festivities. Then, the Boy, grandma (who had just flown in), and I went to dinner. We decided to go to Smokey Bones. I ordered a buffalo blue grilled chicken sandwich.
We came back home, so I could get packed up for my early morning longrun. And then, left to pickup Miss Boo at the airport; her flight got in at 11:30.
The surprises have landed!
I immediately took her over to mom and dad's, as she wasn't able to get any extra leave. So her trip was going to be a super short trip.
There was lots to do, and what felt like no time to do it.
I had 17 miles on the schedule, and felt very pressed for time. I woke up crazy early and made my way over to Tampa to get it in.
I was having a kick butt run, and (for me) was hauling butt. I wasn't running a lot faster, but I kind of was. I kept telling myself that I needed to slow down, but it just felt good.
I started at one end of Bayshore Blvd, and ran down to a park at the opposite end. This little "loop" here gives me just under 10 miles on one nice continuous sidewalk. My plan was to repeat the "loop" for the remaining 7.4 miles, but on the way back I noticed that they were closing Bayshore and setting up detour signs. And, sure enough, by time I got back to my car, the lot I was in was sectioned off and being monitored by a police officer.
Bayshore is home to a lot of big events, this one in particular being a 5k walk for diabetes. I was really ticked that there was no signage whatsoever prior to me starting my run; I would not have parked there had I had known. Nevertheless, I knew I was going to get stuck if I didn't move my car, but I wasn't sure the cop would even let me. Luckily, he was nice enough to let me out. Because of all the road-closures, I just headed back home to finish up my run there, so there was about a 15-minute delay between part-one and part-two. 😉
I don't like running by my house, so I decided to go a new route. It wasn't pretty. I finished the 7.4 miles I needed, but I had to fight for it.
One thing I realized on this longrun was that I've never run this high of mileage solo. All of the longruns done training for WDW were done with the Boy. This came as kind of shock, I just hadn't thought much of it I suppose. But, it hit me, and it hit me like a ton of bricks. No wonder I've been so nervous going out on my longruns this training cycle.
After I finished my run, I quickly got ready, and then we were off.
First up, was brunch at mom and dad's. Where I FINALLY got to meet my new niece Ellie.
I wasn't expecting her to be so teeny tiny. There may have been tears of utter joy!
Then grandma and I ran over to Publix to get balloons and a cake. We rushed home to change, dropped the cake off to the Boy who was finishing up his day at work, and then it was party time!
Mom's surprise party started at the Sail Pavilion- a little pop-up bar downtown Tampa.
Downtown Tampa was a hoppin place yesterday. There was a Lightning game, Streetcar Fest, and a black tie benefit for the Humane Society. We were right next to the Convention Center, where the black tie event was taking place, so there was this…
AND a ton of cute puppies hanging out hoping to find forever homes. There are no pictures of all the new friends I made. Mostly because I was hormonal, practically in tears, and trying to not hyperventilate. It was cuteness overload! And I totally could have walked away with any one of them. And yes, I'm kicking myself for not.
Back to the party…
Plan was to hop on a streetcar and take a nice ride over to Ybor City. Once on the streetcar, our "little" part was not so quiet, so I kicked everyone off at the next stop. We moved it over to another pop-up bar, and eventually made our way to Splitsville, where the real party was taking place. Everyone had a lot of fun eating, drinking, playing pool, and of course, bowling.
My family…incapable of taking one good family photo. 😉
Miss Boo had a 10:45 flight, so we all met up early for breakfast and smoothies to say bye. Even Ellie came!
The Boy and I eventually made our way to the gym for chest and triceps. I'm going to be regretting this tomorrow!
And then went over to my parents' house for pizza and to say bye to grandma.
And now, I'm going to relax.
Question of the day
What was the high and low of your weekend?


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so I can't come up with a catchy title. I figured I would write something up before I hunker down with the TV, DVR, some Kleenex and OJ, hot tea.... My cold is full-blown and DH is out of town.
I spent no money all week. The Costco soup DH bought came in handy, I ate the last of it Thursday night.
Thursday was potluck at work for a coworker who was leaving. I managed to make ravioli and sauce, took it in to work in the crockpot, turned on low until lunch. I received rave reviews, which is a total crackup because the raviolis I am totally embarrassed to say were WAAAYYYY past their use by date in the freezer. However, the delicious sauce, based on a jar of Trader Joe's vodka sauce covered up any lingering freezer burn taste. I'm sure the last of the fresh parmesan cheese we had on hand helped too.
There was about 2 bites left in the crockpot at the end of lunch break.
I didn't use all the sauce though and ate the rest last night with some more frozen raviolis that were NOT past their due date that are in the freezer too.
So DH left Wednesday for a business trip and drove the "back way" across rural Northern California, managed to hit an icy patch in the road causing some damage to the truck. Luckily my procrastination has paid off. I had not yet raised the deductible like I planned on. We have not had a claim that was "our fault" in 21+ years. Boy do I feel old writing that. 21 years, most of you have probably not even had auto insurance for 21 years.
OD called me from her bed in her new bedroom this morning at 7:00 a.m. The sun was coming up! She "locked in her rate" at 5.75% for 30 years, which is not maybe what she could have gotten now, but she is happy with it, so I did not say anything. She plans on living in her new home for as long as she can see into the future. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with a lovely master suite. DH and my bedroom is on the first floor so as we age, we don't have to climb stairs (of course we have about 20 to go before that is a concern).
I have not been this sick with a cold for a long time so my plan is to do nothing but relax and watch TV (DVR movies) and drink juice and tea and blow my nose. If I feel energetic, I may knit, but probably not!
Today I'm sick
so I can't come up with a catchy title. I figured I would write something up before I hunker down with the TV, DVR, some Kleenex and OJ, hot tea.... My cold is full-blown and DH is out of town.
4 Responses to "Today I'm sick"
January 10th, 2009 at 04:50 pm 1231606245I hope you feel better soon. Sleep and drink lots of water, too!
January 11th, 2009 at 01:07 am 1231636069Glad your husband didn't get hurt! Hope you feel better soon.
January 11th, 2009 at 01:09 am 1231636196Feel better!
January 11th, 2009 at 03:35 am 1231644908Wow a entire week of not spending. Feel better soon


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Workplace Gender Equality report 2018-19 published
As part of the compliance requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, we are pleased to inform you that the annual public report for the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been lodged by Identitywa on 10/05/2019.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With 'Spider Woman's Daughter,' Anne Hillerman weaves a tale filled with echoes of her mystery-writing father Tony
Like father, like daughter.
With "Spider Woman's Daughter," Santa Fe's Anne Hillerman continues the literary tradition of her father, the late Tony Hillerman. He was the author of a long and bestselling series of mysteries set on the Navajo reservation.
Many of Hillerman's mysteries featured Navajo policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee.
Anne Hillerman's satisfying debut novel is subtitled "A Leaphorn & Chee Novel" but it's mostly centered on Chee and his wife, Navajo policewoman Bernadette Manuelito.
The reason for this character shift comes swiftly and early in the story.
The respected Leaphorn, who has been retired, is leaving a morning coffee chat with police officers at the Navajo Inn in Window Rock, Ariz.
Walking to his car Leaphorn is shot. Who would want to kill him? Is it someone Leaphorn had sent to prison? Someone with a grudge?
Manuelito witnesses the shooting, but doesn't see the shooter's face, which is covered by a hoodie. Leaphorn is hospitalized.
Chee is assigned to lead the investigation into the shooting. Manuelito has a pivotal role in it – she actually saves the day – though superiors remind her she's not officially working the case.
The investigation moves through a number of diversions, dead ends and subplots. One is a twisting subplot about trying to trace the two-door blue sedan the shooter was driving. It leads to the no-nonsense Navajo woman who owns it, and then moves on to those who regularly borrow the vehicle, including her studious son, and the son's friend.
With Leaphorn hospitalized in Santa Fe that gives Chee and Manuelito a chance to check on him and look into the operations and personnel of a private museum in Santa Fe, the American Indian Resource Center that's about to receive a major donation of Native American artifacts. Leaphorn was doing contract work for the museum.
Deep into the novel, a murder occurs at Chaco Canyon. It might be related to the Leaphorn shooting.
Tony Hillerman relied on extended, tightly written narrative to describe landscape and action that furthered the plots of his mysteries.
Anne Hillerman's novel delivers a more balanced approach between narrative and dialogue. She is good at both.
But her approach requires her own voice, her own tone, one that is more detailed in police procedure and in familial relationships. There are engaging conversations between Manuelito and Chee, Manuelito and her difficult sister and Manuelito and their mother.
Tony Hillerman was famous for weaving into his novels explanations of Navajo religious traditions. His daughter has brought in that element, too.
The book's title, for example, comes from an unlikely moment.
Manuelito and another cop are in Leaphorn's home to take with them Leaphorn's old computer. Maybe there's something helpful stored in it.
Manuelito looks at the dark, dusty space behind the computer desk with its nest of cords. That made her think of Spider Woman.
Spider Woman, the book states, is the Holy Person who taught the Navajo to weave and gave the Hero Twins the weapons to begin their quest to find their father the Sun and rid the world of monsters.
Manuelito thinks that a woman must have had a hand in entwining the power cords, and it reminded her of a comment her mother, a weaver, would sometimes make.
Her mother joked about Spider Woman's daughter when she had to redo a section of a rug, an example that she "helps with life's unexpected complications."


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Paying Zakah is just as important as doing your Salah. Zakah is mentioned in 82 aayahs in the Qur'an and appears alongside Salah. Some examples are:
" And perform As-salah (iqamah as salah) and give zakah" { Surah Baqarah 2: 110}
" Take Sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them to sanctify them with it and invoke Allah for them" { Surah Tawbah 9:103}