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Current Conditions
- Jet-A
- Jet-A w/Prist
- Pre-heating
- Oxygen & Nitrogen Services
- Lektro Tugs, towbarless
- Towing Tugs with a variety of tow bars
- Tiedowns Available – No overnight fee with fuel purchase
- Over 36,000 sq. feet of heated hangar space
Availability of hangar space is always changing; please call us at 406.453.7613 for rates and availability for both short term and long term space.
- Jet-A
- Jet-A w/Prist
- Pre-heating
- Oxygen & Nitrogen Services
- Lektro Tugs, towbarless
- Towing Tugs with a variety of tow bars
- Tiedowns Available – No overnight fee with fuel purchase
- Over 36,000 sq. feet of heated hangar space
Availability of hangar space is always changing; please call us at 406.453.7613 for rates and availability for both short term and long term space.
Airline Charter Services
At Holman Aviation, we follow a higher standard with everything we do. The services we provide your charter operation are superior in our industry. Holman Aviation helps your company have a smooth trip in and out of Great Falls. Whether it's a quick turn or a longer stay, your customers will be pleased with the level of service we provide.
- Air Start
- Stair Trucks (Boeing 747 Capable)
- Potable Water and Lavatory Service Trucks
- Disposable of International Garbage and Waste
- Aircraft Deicing (Type I & IV), up to 45' tails
- Aircraft Grooming
- Baggage Handling
- Gate Usage at Main Terminal
- US Customs Service
- Fuel
- Jet-A
- Jet-A w/Prist
- Catering Services
- Accepted Forms of Payment
- We are a branded Phillips dealer and participate in their contract fuel program. This program includes World Fuel Services, Colt, UVAir, etc.
- All major credit cards
Holman Aviation provides competitive fuel pricing and our unparalleled service sets us apart from other FBOs. Whether it's giving your aircraft a quick turn or assisting you with a longer stay, Holman Aviation's staff provides our clients with prompt and courteous service.
- Catering services available
- Lodging at our lower corporate rate
- International Garbage Processing and Disposal
- Flight Planning Room with WSI weather computer
- Pilot's Lounge
- Free, high-speed Wi-Fi internet service
- Valet service with plane-side delivery of ground transportation
- Access to all auto rental companies
Holman Aviation's goal is always to exceed every factory and FAA standard, as well as your own expectations, with a commitment to consistent, quality customer service.
- Maintenance Shop is Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Maintenance Call-Outs available 24/7
- On-call Maintenance Contracts:
- United Express and Delta Connection
- Horizon Air
- Allegiant Air
- Frontier
The strength of Holman Aviation's' airline support division is its people. Our airline trained and approved personnel deliver on time fueling services 24/7. We support airline operations at Great Falls through a variety of services that include fueling, deicing, ground handling services and ground support equipment repair.
- Airlines Holman Aviation Currently Serves:
- United Express
- Delta
- Horizon Air
- Allegiant Air
- Federal Express
- UPS (Alpine Air)
- List Ramp Size
- Holman Aviation offers heavy ramp specifically designed to simplify your charter's turn and we can accommodate a wide variety of aircraft. With minimal airport traffic, our facility offers unbeatable convenience allowing you and your passengers to drive directly to your aircraft and be airborne within minutes of your arrival.
- Over 36,000 sq. feet of heated hangar space
- Availability of hangar space is always changing; please call us at 453.7613 for rates and availability for both short term and long term space.
- Security
- Video surveillance security of the ramp and facility are monitored 24/7
- Gated remote access to the airfield provides safety and security for all aircrafts
Ramp & Hangar
Holman Aviation has heavy ramp space, which is C-5 capable. We can easily accommodate a wide variety of aircraft. Follow me vehicles are available for escort to ramp parking. Video surveillance security systems are monitoring all ramps 24/7.
- Airlines Holman Aviation Currently Serves:
- United Express
- Delta
- Horizon Air
- Allegiant Air
- Federal Express
- UPS (Alpine Air)
- List Ramp Size
- Holman Aviation offers heavy ramp specifically designed to simplify your charter's turn and we can accommodate a wide variety of aircraft. With minimal airport traffic, our facility offers unbeatable convenience allowing you and your passengers to drive directly to your aircraft and be airborne within minutes of your arrival.
- Over 36,000 sq. feet of heated hangar space
- Availability of hangar space is always changing; please call us at 453.7613 for rates and availability for both short term and long term space.
- Security
- Video surveillance security of the ramp and facility are monitored 24/7
- Gated remote access to the airfield provides safety and security for all aircrafts
Flight Line Services
Holman Aviation proudly serves all of the military's fueling needs. We are fully equipped for military operations and are trained to handle everything from a quick stop for refueling to an overnight mission. Our line service technicians have experience and expertise fueling a wide variety of military and homeland security aircraft.
- Fuel
- Jet-A
- Jet-A w/Prist
- Fuel truck capabilities
- Ramp Services
- Military Fuel Contract for Jet-A and JP-8
- Air start
- Engine Pre-Heating
- Stair Truck
- Aircraft Towing
- Aircraft Deicing (Type I and IV)
- International Garbage Processing and Disposal
- Oxygen and Nitrogen Services
- Comfortable spacious lobby
- Conference room onsite, available for your use
- Free, high-speed Wi-Fi
- Flight planning room with WSI weather computer
- Pilot's lounge with satellite television
- Gourmet Catering services available
Call one of our representatives before your next trip to Great Falls and we will take care of your hotel accommodations at our discounted rates.
- Enterprise 406.453.7613
- Hertz 406.453.7613
Our phenomenal catering vendors can handle any order small or large, simple or extravagant. Rest assured your passengers or crew catering request will be filled in a timely manner.
- We have proudly served the Great Falls area for the last 66 years with exceptional service.
- Conveniently located near the US Customs and Great Falls International Airport terminal.
- EASY ACCESS located at the intersection of taxi way A2 and A on the north end of the field.
- Quick Turns are our specialty. Holman Aviation serves commercial, corporate, private and military aviation. An ideal stopover on your flight plan, our location right off Runway 21 is easy to access, offers plenty of parking and room to maneuver.
Dwight Holman has been president of Holman Aviation since 1992. He succeeded his father, Homer Holman, who founded this FBO in 1950.
Dwight grew up around Holman Aviation, working first as a lineman and later as a Line Manager. Before returning to run Holman Aviation, he worked as a Scheduling Engineer and a Plan and Control System Supervisor in California. He was also president of his own computer consulting company, Holman and Associates, Inc., for five years.
A native of Montana, Dwight received his pilot certificate in 1980 and earned his bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Technology with a minor in Business Management from Montana State University-Bozeman in 1980. At MSU, Dwight was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, receiving honors in Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honorary), Sigma Lambda Chi (Engineering Honorary) and an Honor Scholarship (1976-1977).
Dwight is a former member of the National Air Transport Association (NATA) Airports Committee and served on the ExxonMobil National Dealer Advisory Council for more than six years, most recently as chairman. He served as treasurer and on the board of directors for the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce, and was a member of the board of directors for the Great Falls Development Authority. He was also president of the Great Falls Advertising Federation. In addition, Dwight is a founding member of the Pegasus FBO 20-Group.
Mr. Holman currently serves on the Community Board for First Interstate Bank of Great Falls and is a member of the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee.
CPA, Financial Officer
Roxann has worked for Holman Aviation since 1994. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting, Roxann has a natural ability with numbers that keeps all the transactions at Holman Aviation in balance.
A 1991 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the College of Great Falls with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Roxann also became a Certified Public Accountant in 1993.
In addition to her responsibilities at Holman Aviation, Roxann served as the Treasurer of the Great Falls Community Food Bank Board. Previously, she was on the steering committee for the Ad Club's annual auction, a past member of the board of directors, as well as serving on several other committees within Ad Club. Roxann has been involved with the Paris Gibson Square Museum's annual Christmas Collection, where she put in numerous volunteer hours. She has been a member of the advisory council for Great Falls College – MSU accounting department for more than ten years.
Roxann likes to spend her free time on the Great Falls River's Edge Trail, biking or walking the paths. When the sun is shining, you will find her at the golf course working on her swing. Roxann and her husband enjoy cooking, eating and traveling.
Line Manager
Jeremy brings more than 10 years of experience to the Line Service Manager position at Holman Aviation. He has extensive experience in all aspects of training, quality assurance and safety. This is seen through his understanding of the ATA 103, NFPA 407, FAA regulations and a belief in continually learning. His customer service philosophy centers on safety and teamwork. "A handshake, warm smile and willingness to go above and beyond to help your customers are what keep them coming back."
Ashville, North Carolina is nestled in the heart of the Great Smokey Mountains and is an area he is proud to call his birthplace. As for childhood and how he began to love aviation he says, "I have a father this is a great role model and through his climb of the corporate ladder, I lived in many different cities across the U.S. It was these moves to different cities that took me through airports (back and forth visits to family) and began my love of aviation. My siblings and I would sit in our seats during takeoff and act like cowboys on horses as we sped down the runway. Then, as solid earth was left behind, we 'broke the surly bonds' and I saw everything from a new perspective."
A 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing, he still claims his greatest accomplishment is being a husband and father to his wife and four beautiful children.
Some of Jeremy's hobbies include flying, golf and snowboarding. He has been a grade 8 referee certified by the United States Soccer Federation since 2003 and has a passion for the sport. He has been an adult volunteer for Boy Scouts of America, as well as a youth group leader and is active in his local church.
Director of Maintenance
With more than 20 years of experience in aviation maintenance, Charles Cottrell is a welcomed addition to Holman Aviation as the Director of Maintenance.
Prior to joining Holman Aviation, Charles was the Operations Manager for CAV Aerospace Inc. and spent many years working on general aviation aircraft as an A&P and 1A.
Charles currently holds an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic license, FAA issued Inspection Authorization and Commercial/Instrument Pilots license. He graduated from Kansas State University at Salina, KS in 1985.
In his spare time, you can find Charles with camera in hand hunting, fishing or riding his Harley.
Aircraft Refueler
$14.00 – $15.50 Hourly
Description: If you are an energetic individual who is interested in a career in aviation, enjoys working with people, likes operating equipment this is the job for you. The Aircraft Refueler and Handler is a ground support position working with private, corporate and military aircraft, as well as the airlines. Aircraft fuel handlers refuel aircraft in outdoor work environments under all weather conditions. An aircraft fuel handler must be able to hook up, pump fuel, correctly balance aircraft fuel tanks and then safely unhook the fuel pumping equipment; perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner and accurately fill out fuel transaction slips; responsible for daily quality control checks on equipment; maintain equipment in clean and functional condition. Responsible for deicing aircraft as required. In addition considerable involvement with flight crews (pilots) and passengers will be involved. Significant focus is also placed on customer service tasks. Training provided by employer: Comprehensive training (both initial and recurrent) is provided for this job – the training is accomplished through computer based training programs as well as on-the-job training; use and experience with equipment operation (some heavy) is important. Requirements: able to obtain a Great Falls Airport Security ID which requires passing an FBI finger print background check; valid driver's license required by employer at all times during employment; driver's license record review must be acceptable to our insurance company at time of hire and on-going; pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing program is incorporated into this job position – compliance with this program is required. Ability to maintain good attendance and reliability standards. Strong customer service skills; mechanically inclined. Ability to perform basic math calculations. Responsible for accurate accounting of fuel transactions.
Work Schedule: 40 hrs/week
Benefits: Flexible schedule: This is a full-time/permanent position offering excellent benefits, competitive pay and routine pay increases. Company is open 24/7 offering opportunities to work mornings, evenings and variety of work days. Work schedule is planned three months forward and employees may request available shifts. Benefits: Health Insurance (employee and family), company pays 80% of premium; Retirement 401(K), company provides matching funds; Long Term Disability Insurance, company pays 100% of premium; Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick pay About Us: Holman Aviation is a long time, successful family business here in Great Falls. If you are an energetic individual who is interested in a career in aviation, enjoys working with people, likes operating equipment this is the job for you.
Holman Aviation
1940 Airport Ct
Great Falls MT 59404
Holman Aviation's maintenance department provides experienced, dependable service to keep your aircraft in peak operating condition. Our highly trained mechanics and service technicians are skilled in the science and intuitive art of aircraft repair.
Shop Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Maintenance Call-outs available 24/7
Class Ratings
- Airframe Class 1
- Airframe Class 3
- Power Plant Class 1
- Pitot Static and Transponder Inspection and Certification
- 50 hour, 100 hour and annual inspections
- Beechcraft single and twin engine class aircraft
- Cessna single and twin engine class aircraft
- Citation Mustang
- Other single engine aircraft
Flight Training
Holman Aviation's tenant, Cloud Catcher Aviation, is onsite for flight training and aircraft rentals. For more information visit cloudcatcherav.com
FAA Written Exams
Holman Aviation is a PSI testing center. PSI delivers exams for state and national trade and professional associations and for national licensing programs, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Contact Holman Aviation to schedule any FAA written exams – 406.453.7613.
The City of Great Falls offers several attractions for visitors including the Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, municipal golf courses, parks, swimming and events like the Ice Breaker Road Race. Great Falls is home to nine museums and interpretive centers. Two close by state parks, the River's Edge Trail and many varied opportunities for outdoor recreation. Great Falls is a regional shopping center and home to the largest healthcare provider in the state. The following external sites can help you find information you need to make your visit to Great Falls a fun, happy and memorable experience.
- Great Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Great Falls Visitor Center
- Montana Official State Travel Site
- Central Montana
Holman Aviation is located at the Great Falls International Airport, on a plateau 200 feet above the city. Great Falls is the county seat of Cascade County, which has a population of 78.983. Located in the state's northcentral agricultural triangle, the city serves a much larger regional population. Great Falls is home to Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Montana Air National Guard. Five dramatic waterfalls on the Missouri River give the city its name and some degree of fame for the impediment they caused for the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1805. The wild and scenic Missouri stretches to the east, the Missouri River Canyon opens to the Gates of the Mountains to the southwest.
The Canadian border is only 120 miles to the north, making Great Falls a convenient port-of-entry for air travel from Canada.
The continental divide and the Bob Marshall Wilderness are 50 miles west of Great Falls. The city's location on Interstate 15 is on a path between two of the nation's scenic treasures, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. The city's attractions include the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center and the world-class C.M. Russell Museum of western art named for local cowboy artist Charlie Russell.


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Sydney coach John Longmire believes Dan Hannebery had no option but to crash into Michael Hurley's head, now the Swans must hope the AFL's match review panel shares his outlook.
Hannebery and Hurley were both hunting a loose ball in the third quarter of the Swans' 50-point win over Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Friday night when they collided.
Hurley bent over to take possession of the Sherrin when he was floored by Hannebery, who turned his hip but appeared to act on instinct rather than out of malice.
"I had a look at it and I guess the question I'd ask is what else was he supposed to do?" Longmire said.
"One, he could not go for the ball and you don't want to encourage that.
"Two, he goes in head first as well and I don't want to encourage that either.
"So I don't know what the other options are."
None of the umpires believed the incident warranted a free kick, let alone a report.
Like Jack Viney's hit on Tom Lynch a fortnight ago, the clash warrants the question - was Hannebery bumping or bracing for contact?
"He's going the ball," Longmire said of Hannebery, who is in the middle of a purple patch and would be sorely missed against Geelong on Thursday week.
"If he goes in head first as well, it's two heads hitting each other. Nobody wants that."
Both players were temporarily stunned by the impact.
Hurley was forced from the ground but returned and Bombers coach Mark Thompson said he was fine.
"I'll just leave that up to the tribunal. I don't have a strong opinion," Thompson said of the incident.
"I don't know. I can't comment."
The match's other heavy collision resulted in concussed umpire Troy Pannell leaving the ground on a stretcher after clattering into Nick Malceski.
"He (Malceski) said he just didn't see the umpire," Longmire said.
Lance Franklin booted five goals, his best haul in the red and white, in an impressive team performance against the Bombers.
Longmire implored his side to maintain the same level after the bye.
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France and Russia could veto sanctions being lifted, giving them considerable leverage. Some in the Bush Administration say they fear a messy situation in which lawsuits would be filed by those arguing that any oil sales in defiance of the UN measures would be a violation of international law.
"Nobody wants to have litigation on this," a US official said. "But the sanctions have to be modified or you can't have a reconstruction of Iraq."
How to approach this issue has been a matter of considerable debate. The Pentagon has favoured a minimal role for the UN, but the US State Department argues that its role is essential to lending legitimacy to a postwar Iraqi government.
UN diplomats say there is confusion over how to return Iraq to normal status now that the war is over. France has asked for a central role for the UN, and Mr Bush and the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, say they want a "vital" role. But little has been put in writing.
"The US is facing pretty stiff resistance from other members of the council on this," a European diplomat said. "The US position is, 'We're there in Iraq and it's going to be our effort, and maybe someone from the UN can come in and give it a blessing.' That's not going to fly."
One of the most contentious issues, expected to surface this week, is deciding the next phase of the multibillion-dollar oil-for-food program, in which oil is sold and the proceeds are used for medicine and food for Iraqis. At present, the program distributes at least some food to 90 per cent of Iraqis.
Conditions for lifting sanctions include repayment of Iraq's pre-1990 debt and settling of compensation claims dating from the seven-month occupation of Kuwait.
The debt, less accrued interest, is estimated at $US80 billion ($130 billion), of which $US17 billion is owed to Kuwait, $US30 billion to other Gulf states and $US12 billion to Russia. $US57 billion is due for pending contracts, such as energy and telecommunications deals, 90 per cent of it to Russia.
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War On Iraq
US wants to keep Iraqi bases
Russia briefed Iraq on US tactics to justify invasion
Americans capture $6 billion man
Back to basic schools in Basra despite remaining pockets of resistance
No liberation, just pain and tears, in a place where the battle has not ended
US seeks gradual easing of sanctions
$1056m of Saddam's loot found in cottages near palace
Foreign expertise sought to help young victims
Celebrity POWs go home, but thousands sit and wait in Iraq
Business booms for Sahhaf doll maker
How to get a full house of Iraqi leaders
US occupation like crucifixion, Easter mass told
Saddam's top finance henchman captured
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Retaining Talent After a Merger
By Dr. Tim Rutledge
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are kind of like making babies: two corporate entities join to form one with the intention of becoming stronger. Granted, this is a fairly simplistic look at the M&A world, which is controlled by lawyers and senior executives making sure all the functional and administrative areas of the new company are harmonized.
However, what often gets overlooked in the M&A hubbub is the human capital belonging to both companies. Employees are kept out of the information loop until the merger or acquisition becomes official – and rightly so – but managers need to be prepared for the fallout that ensues when the new entity is made public.
Statistics show that in most mergers and acquisitions, the new company's performance falls short of projections. And it's not because product lines weren't rationalized, risk mitigation processes weren't overhauled and legal documents weren't executed with great care. It's because the human capital wasn't addressed as human beings in the M&A processes. You may be paying only for your employees' skills and expertise, but don't forget that the whole person – both emotionally and psychologically – shows up for work.
Employee management is necessary because most people are averse to change that wasn't their idea, especially when they think their livelihoods are at stake. Fear of job loss and changes in corporate culture are just two reasons why employees may feel compelled to make rash decisions, like turning in their letters of resignation. You can expect to lose a few employees, but it's not acceptable to lose top performers as a result of M&A activity.
The secret to keeping your top employees is to think like them. For employees of the acquiring company, for example, they would be thinking of things like:
Similarly, the fears for the acquired employees are just as potent:
Indeed, news of a merger or an acquisition can be poisonous to a work environment where employees were once attracted to, committed to and fascinated with their work. Employee engagement is replaced with fear in the workplace, and employee retention becomes even more problematic.
Lost in transition is the fact that the employees of both companies joining together need to be properly managed. Representatives of both the "acquired" and "acquiring" employees should be at the boardroom table when the planning is in full swing. Pension plans, employee benefit packages and other administrative HR gets taken care of; however, what gets overlooked are the employees' expectations of, reactions to, and concerns about the merger or acquisition.
It's easy for senior executives to downplay the need to help employees transition. They don't always realize that they, as "insiders," have made the transition by the time the deal is announced. Their employees don't have this luxury and still have to deal with changes that weren't their idea and over which they have no control.
It's best to have programs in place to deal with employee issues as soon as the merger or acquisition becomes official. Enlightened employers offer coaching and mentoring to help employees through the transition from one reality to another.
These opportunities can range from one-on-one sit-down sessions with a trained facilitator to focus group-like forums where employees on both sides of the M&A action can get answers to their most pressing questions. Employees will find that they're not alone in feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by their new workplace.
There is no standard timeline for this transition process – it can take half a day for some and six months for others, but without any assistance, employees may never fully transition from their old firm to the new one. This will result in reduced productivity for your firm.
It may also result in reduced employee retention. Employees who are in mid-transition are more likely to disengage from your company and entertain other job offers. And you stand to lose key employees since they're the ones who can find new jobs and leave most easily.
Mergers and acquisitions are never easy to navigate, but the process can be simplified by having the right human capital ramped up and ready to hit the ground running. In order to rely on your employees, you have to properly manage their transition from being either an "acquired" or "acquiring" employee to simply an employee of the new firm. And by taking early steps to identify your top employees and building walls around them, organizations can reduce the risk of key employee turnover and improve their employee retention.
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1. The welfare of a national economy depends upon the increase of population.
2. The national economy also depends upon the increase of the mass of precious metals in the country.
3. Foreing trade is to be as active possible.
4. Commerce and industry are more important branches of national economy than agriculture.
5. The state is called upon to foster the national welfare by an appropriate policy.
- States take advantage of the raw material to have offices, works and gave a balance to the economy
- States were democratic and social policies. This view of the political experience of the British colonies after 1763
- Independent states were supported by a Democratic state Republican who also wanted to establish a central government in the case of Canada pointed to an expansion.
- Americans disillusioned with their experience in mercantilism.
- In New England a small group supported aristocratic society.
- Mercantilism explained the financial difficulties that arose as a result of the growth of a central government.
- Unwilling to return to colonies that were in favor of economic and social reintegration.
- There is a letter in which James Madison Thomas Jefferson indicated that there are people interested in making a fundamental shift from mercantilism. He states that use all metals can lead to ruin, must be a fact that would only be with bad policies.
- They believed that mercantilism could lead to a balance of the economy.
- Foundation national economies and U.S. policies to combat organized mercantilist empires and conquer small powers.
- There was a point where it became impossible to say that there was a general economic theory, it was said that if a party had a profit the other would have lost, as if any group benefited from something the other and harming so eventually it says that the economy would not serve the common good or extending the common wealth.
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Although the official cast list for the 22nd season of the CBS reality series The Amazing Race hasn't been released, Reality Fan Forum, Reality Blurred and other sources are spilling the beans early, and report that a pair of Rocky Mountain Rollergirls will be among next season's competitors. Google away if you're after more spoilers; for now we'll keep it to this: Beth "Fiona Grapple" Bandimere and Mona "Triple Shot Misto" Hinman-Egender, the names being reported, are teammates on RMRG's 5280 Fight Club, winner of the 2010 Women's Flat Track Derby Association national championships.
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5280 Fight Club co-captain Fiona Grapple is rumored to be a contestant on the next season of The Amazing Race
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Contestants on the show are contractually bound to keep quiet until official announcements are made; RMRG spokeswoman Meghan "Undertaker's Daughter" Dougherty could not confirm the Amazing Race news but did confirm that both skaters are currently with the league.
Fiona Grapple is co-captain of the 5280 Fight Club and also skates for the league's local Sugar Kill Gang squad; Triple Shot Misto is a jammer for 5280 Fight Club and also skates for the league's local United States Pummeling Service squad.
Triple Shot Misto is rumured to be a contestant on the next season of The Amazing Race
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The Araguari-Ancistrus comes from the rivers and tributaries of South America. The scales are tan to dark brown. This fish has bristles on each side of the mouth under the eye. The Araguari-Ancistrus makes a good addition to any community aquarium.
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A weapons scientist caught up in a political storm over the government's case for war in Iraq had taken a potentially fatal dose of painkillers besides apparently slashing his left wrist, a toxicologist testified today.
David Kelly, 59, had taken about 30 tablets of coproxamol, about 10 times the recommended dose, forensic toxicologist Richard Allan told a judicial inquiry.
Assistant Chief Constable Michael Page of Thames Valley Police told the inquiry that he was "as confident as I can be" that Kelly killed himself, and that no one else was involved.
Senior judge Lord Hutton is investigating events leading up to the death of Kelly, who had been named as a possible source of BBC claims that the government "sexed up" a dossier on Iraq to make a stronger case for war. The government denies the claims.
The inquiry is, in part, examining how and why Kelly's name became public and whether the resulting media attention and his treatment by government officials contributed to his death.
Allan said he was uncertain whether the drugs did kill Kelly. They might have, he said, but "it is more likely that in the absence of other substances such as alcohol the levels may not have produced fatal respiratory depression although I cannot rule out the possibility of adverse cardiac effects."
A government pathologist had concluded earlier that Kelly died from loss of blood from his slashed left wrist.
Yesterday a psychiatrist testified that it was "well nigh certain" Kelly committed suicide because he thought others had lost trust in him and was anguished about being publicly identified as the source.
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The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief is the thrilling crime adventure from the creators of The Book of Unwritten Tales. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with a heist story.
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Luke Fletcher and Paul Franks will both turn out for Notts in Sunday's Clydesdale Bank 40 away fixture against Durham.
Dirk Nannes and Ryan Sidebottom will replace the seam duo for the Friends Provident t20 quarter-final against Sussex with the other nine members of the squad hoping to fine tune their game for Monday's showpiece.
Notts have already enjoyed victory over Durham in the LV= County Championship in addition to two FPt20 wins. The Outlaws lie second in the CB40 table, two points and two places ahead of Durham.
"Monday's game is a big deal for us but we have to gun for everything because if we don't then we could lose our way," said Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket Mick Newell.
"The best preparation for Monday is to put in a solid shift on Sunday and that's what we'll be looking to do."
Alex Hales and Ali Brown will open the batting for Notts. Play starts at 1.45pm at the Emirates Durham ICG.
Notts Outlaws team to face Durham Dynamos: Alex Hales, Ali Brown, Matt Wood, David Hussey, Samit Patel, Steven Mullaney, Chris Read (capt/wkt), Paul Franks, Graeme White, Darren Pattinson, Luke Fletcher
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Weapons specialist Igor Sutyagin was convicted by a jury this week of passing information to a UK firm allegedly used as a front by the CIA.
Sutyagin's defence has protested his innocence, saying his work was all based on publicly available sources.
Correspondents say the case has shocked the Russian academic world.
Sutyagin's lawyers say they will appeal.
During the trial, prosecutors failed to establish Sutyagin had divulged state secrets.
Sutyagin, arrested in 1999, admitted selling information about Russian military hardware to the consultancy firm.
But he insisted that the information was readily available and that he had no reason to believe he was dealing with a company used as an intelligence cover.
"I absolutely do not consider myself guilty, as I took all information... from newspapers and magazines" he told Russian Itar-Tass news agency after his sentencing.
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from Moscow that the verdict may unnerve many Russian researchers and scientists who offer consultancy services to western companies as a means to bolster their meagre salaries.
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The US State Department questioned the fairness of the closed-door trial, referring to its "lack of transparency and due process".
The case has also been condemned by human rights activists in Russia and abroad.
Four international rights groups protested to the Council of Europe in January that Sutyagin was "the target of politically-motivated treason charges".
After Monday's guilty verdict, Human Rights Watch spokesman Alexander Petrov told Reuters news agency the irregularities in Sutyagin's trial made it clear it had been "ordered at the behest of someone, namely the FSB" - after another researcher was acquitted in December.
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YORK Acorn ARLC boss Scott Rhodes admits he is still seething at York & District Amateur Rugby League chiefs for slapping Daryl North with a "ridiculous" six-game ban.
North was sent off for punching during Acorn's York Community Cup final win over New Earswick All Blacks.
He has so far served one game of his suspection, the National Conference League division one win at Eccles, but Rhodes reckoned he should now be back available rather than have to stay on the sidelines until mid-August.
It also adds to Rhodes' displeasure with the York & District bosses - and he reiterated Acorn would have to consider whether to enter local cups again having been previously upset with the timing of these ties.
"How can you agree with the length of the ban?" he said.
"They've banned him for six games and the season only lasts 22 games - that's over a quarter of the season."
The suspension was handed down by the York & District committee but covers all BARLA matches.
In the professional game, if players are found guilty of striking they usually get a one or two-match ban.
Rhodes added: "Davey Burns (Acorn prop) got a league ban for striking and got two games. Look at Jamie Peacock (who admitted punching in Leeds Rhinos' Challenge Cup tie with Leigh a month ago) - he got no ban at all. Daryl gets six games.
"Where are we going with this? Do they realise it's more than a quarter of the season? Is it the dinosaurs at York & District?Things need to change."
Rhodes admitted there was a mix-up with the dates of the disciplinary hearng so North was not represented.
"We would have gone obviously, if we'd known," he said.
"It's not fair on Daryl. He's in the form of his life as well and now he's not allowed to play.
"To get six games is just ridiculous. With injuries, work and holidays affecting the squad,it does not help the cause. We could do without rash decisions like this."
He added: "We had the problems about the fixture congestion with these cup games and now this.
"Is these any point entering York & District Cups? It's something we'll have to discuss."
Acorn's league match against second-placed Oulton Raiders on Saturday - one of only three NCL games scheduled for this weekend - has been rearranged for Thursday, July 31, kicking off at 7pm.
It has been postponed due to the Tour de France coming to the Minster city, and because of the funeral tomorrow of Acorn founder and former coach and chairman Pete Warters.
Oulton and Rochdale Mayfield are running clear in the title race and, with only one defeat each so far, are well on course to taking the promotion places - with now only two available due to the withdrawal of East Hull from the premier division and the fact the top tier is reducing to 12 teams next term.
Heworth also have no game in division three, with this weekend earmarked for Challenge Trophy round two ties.
Meanwhile, Acorn 'A' go to second-placed Siddal 'A' in the Yorkshire Men's League premier division. Acorn lie third from bottom but have plenty of games in hand on teams around them.
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The installation of an AC drive with an advanced software tool has dramatically cut call-outs for blockages at an Irish county council pumping station.
Pump control software has been installed to replace an AC drive at a pumping station at Kelly's Bay pumping station, Skerries in North County Dublin, Ireland. This new software cut maintenance callouts due to ragging and the fouling of the pump's impeller. These maintenance callouts have dropped from a weekly occurrence to just one call since the software was installed six months ago.
The Maintenance Problems
Ragging is a long-standing nuisance that can eat up thousands of hours of maintenance in sewage pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants worldwide. At the Kelly's Bay pumping station, two variable speed drives controlled main and standby pumps.
"The pumping station would run for a couple of weeks, and then we'd get three or four call-outs in a week," explains Fingal County Council's mechanical supervisor Jim McGuiness. "So, when it was time to replace one of the existing 15 kilowatt AC drives, Control Techniques' Drive Centre in Newbridge suggested that we had IPC Lite software loaded.
"It has worked extremely well. Before the software, we switched between the two pumps weekly to spread the load from a maintenance point of view. However since August, we have just run the one pump with the software and monitored its performance by telemetry. Maintenance costs have dramatically reduced."
Call-outs for blockages to Kelly's Bay, a distance of approximately 11 miles, took a team of two an average of two hours each time, which is a significant maintenance burden and one that has now been significantly reduced. The pump now runs around the clock, with flow rates varying between 20 and 70 cubic meters per hour with the software providing early warnings of ragging and initiating cleaning routines when required.
The Solution
The software is an in-drive solution to ragging that provides early predictive detection of a problem as well as initiating a client-defined cleansing cycle. It measures on-board active current, unlike other systems that measure the motor's nominal current (a measurement that can give an error of 30 to 40 percent on the real torque figure). The software system measures real torque every millisecond. As soon as it registers a change in the active current profile, remedial action is taken to remove the potential blockage.
In the event of a blockage, the cleaning routine is initiated. The cleaning routine is user configurable via parameters and, in addition, a manual cleanse can be triggered by staff if required. To prevent repeated cleaning in the event of a major blockage, the software has a detection of successive cleansings (in this application five times), and a lock-out and alarm occur to indicate a fault.
The programming can be tailored to suit individual pumping stations in this case a level sensor was added to trigger the pump into high speed in times of flooding.
"We are pleased with the IPC system, and it has completely proved itself since its installation," says Fingal County Council's senior electrical and mechanical engineer John Williams. "After checking our telemetry data over 12 months, it is clear that it has significantly reduced our maintenance costs. We are now looking at fitting IPC to the second riser and other problematic pumping stations are also under consideration."
The software features advanced technology pressure and flow monitoring for surge prevention to protect expensive rising mains, while low flow detection and alarm checks site performance, since, even with clean pumps, low flow can indicate other problems. The software has been in trials for three years with UK water companies, as well as in companies in the U.S., Canada, Dubai and the Philippines.
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July 22 2017 Latest news:
Adam Aiken, Editor
Friday, May 18, 2012
It remains to be seen if the weather will pay ball, but even if the sunshine fails to materialise, the criminal fraternity will still be gearing up for their summer garden days.
As far as they are concerned, the longer days give a perfect opportunity for them to strike – and with more garden furniture and plants on display, the risks of falling victim to thieves is greatest over the next few months.
Statistics published by Aviva, the insurer, show that thefts from gardens and outbuildings shoot up by more than 25pc when the clocks go forward.
Claims then increase as the days get longer and lighter, reaching their peak in July and August. At this point, the number of claims is normally up about 40pc from the start of the year.
Meanwhile, the Aviva statistics suggest the average haul is worth about £850.
Sheds and garages are often targeted, with children's toys, bikes and garden tools – ranging from expensive lawnmowers to basic rakes – among the thieves' favourite items.
"Extra hours of sunlight are obviously very welcome after months of darkness, but it also means that your expensive power tools, bikes and golf clubs are more visible than ever to a passing thief – as is your home security, or lack of it," said Peter Ketteringham, household underwriting manager at Aviva.
"So try not to advertise what you've got, make sure sheds and summerhouses are properly secured, and clear up your garden every evening so there's nothing lying around that could tempt a criminal on to your property.
"And bear in mind that loose items such as ladders and wheelie bins are perfect for burglars to use to get into your home, so shut them away, out of sight if you can."
Mike Powell, an analyst at Defaqto, said: "It's easy to forget that home contents policies can include our gardens.
"Water features, decking, garden furniture, outside lighting, gas barbecues, children's playthings and plants can be expensive to replace and run into hundreds of pounds.
"It is essential that you check your policy to ensure that you have the correct cover in place."
According to the experts at Moneysupermarket.com, the levels of garden cover under home insurance policies vary considerably.
For example, the maximum protection for items kept outdoors is £250 with Churchill while M&S Money offers unlimited cover.
There are also wide variations in the cover provided for items in outbuildings. Budget Insurance covers up to £2,000 but unlimited protection is offered by Halifax and M&S Money.
Peter Harrison, an insurance expert at Moneysupermarket, said: "When you think about the items you may have in your garden, it can be quite surprising how much they add up to.
"Many people have tables and chairs as well as gas barbecues and patio heaters – all items that carry hefty price tags.
"Homeowners should beware that garden items can be easily targeted by thieves so it's essential to have the right amount of cover on your home insurance policy to make sure you're not underinsured."
He added: "Considering the cost of some of the more expensive garden items, it's also advisable to look at the policy details to see if there is a single-item limit within the terms and conditions.
"If it does not state a limit, it may be worth contacting your insurer to notify it of any more costly items to ensure you are covered should you need to make a claim.
"Additionally, for those who keep items such as bikes or gym equipment in their sheds, outhouses or other storage areas, these will also require cover so it's important to keep these as secure as possible to ensure your insurance remains valid."
Meanwhile, Mr Powell, at Defaqto, said: "Many policies also offer cover for 'plants in the garden', which can typically provide cover for loss or damage caused by perils such as fire, flood, theft and malicious damage to plants, trees shrubs and lawns."
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adding subwoofers and amp
First thought of getting the jl audio stealthboxes and an amp. Now due to some negatives comments, thinking of getting the jl cs210r-w0 (2 10W0-8 subwoofers in the prebuilt box) plus the jl audio 250/1 amp. Will be adding this to my non-hk system.
I didn't want to rid my rear speakers in place of the stealthboxes. Any thoughts or comments.
Ask yourself this...
What kind of negative comments did you hear?
Remember, the only real reason the stealthboxes exist is because regular sub boxes (including the one you mentioned)take over quite some space in your trunk.
So ask yourself: do you care about how much carrying space you have? If the answer is yes - then get the stealthboxes. If not, then by all means, get a sep. dedicated sub system.
If you do care about space - the stealthboxes are GREAT. Unless you have 1) lots of rear passengers 2) want a 5.1 surround sound system or 3) going for a TRUE audiophile Soundquality solution, then I think the amount of bass the Stealths give you will be fine.
Just make sure to also get some quality front components that can help blend the midbass/bass from the rear. This will aid in negating the "bass in the back" feeling. You will have some good front staging with this setup, however, which is why unless you care about rear passengers - you, the driver, will enjoy some great sound.
It might even make sense to run a volume knob up to the front to control the stealths, yes? or is that just unnecessary?
Also, Where is the best place to install the AMP for the stealths?... under the trunk mat? In the CD changer mounting bracket?
You could put a bass knob control up front as that might help when you do have rear seat passengers who don't want to sit right in front of two subs.
As for where to install - that depends on the amp. and how much you want to spend for installation. If the amp is small enough, then you may be able to hide it near the cd changer bracket. I had mine mounted onthe back seat which worked out well when I needed/wanted to make adjustments to the amp.
Under the mat is not a good idea (assuming you plan to cover up the amp w/ the mat on top??), because the amp will get hot and needs sufficient air for cooling. You could just mount the amp on top of the trunk mat flush against the back near the rear seats. That would work. Make sure your installer does a good job of tidying up the power connections if he does this, as its possible you get water or snow in the trunk.
Hope this helps
Thanks for the reply.. I was thinking of the knob since in other loud systems I have heard, depending on the style of music you might want less/more bass. This approach would be much more fine tuned since you are controlling just the sub and possible to do while driving. Now I havn't heard the stealths but I'm thinking they might not be as overpowering where this would be an issue. I.e. Instead the headunit bass levels would be adequate enough to make the appropriate adjustments.
Yes, I don't think the stealths will be all that overpowering. Even with a fairly powerful amp, the stealths are not built to win dbDrags ore SPL competitions. They do, however, sound very tight and accurate.
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> I have my parents setup with m0n0wall 1.234, so I gave it a try on a Mac
> PRO running 10.5.4.
> I normally don't send all traffic.
Me neither.
> In 10.5.4, the Network panel, select the PPTP config from the list on
> the left, then click Advanced. "Send all traffic over VPN connection"
> can be checked there. (this option was a global for all connections in
> the past, now it is on a per PPTP config basis)
Yes, I know that it changed from 10.4 to 10.5, and it is enabled on my
> I checked "Send all..." clicked Apply, then connected. All my internet
> traffic then went through the remote m0n0wall's WAN.
> This all works as expected.
In my case it doesn't.
OK, it doesn't solve my problem, but at least now we are sure that it's
not a m0n0wall problem and not an Apple problem in general, but a
problem with my system...
Anyway, thanks for providing this information, perhaps I can now
identify the real problem...


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Jerry Moir signed off his FPs career in fitting style, rolling back the years to inspire FPs to an amazing victory with 1 ball left of the season as Banchory lost their last 6 wickets for only 10 runs to lose by 3 runs in a game that seemed impossible for them to lose. Tabrez Malik also delivered an inspired spell to start the slide as Banchory snatched defeat from the jaws of a comfortable victory. FPs had started out needing 9 points to survive relegation andbuck the trend of clubs going straight back down – and at 38 for 4 – they were staring at Grade 2. However some excellent middle order batting from Eagles, Booth, Clelland and Knudson ensured they were safe before the 2nd innings began.FPs lost the toss and were asked to bat on a damp pitch and got off to a dreadful start as Morrison fell 1st ball caught at cover off Starling, Malik ought to have gone next ball but was dropped a sitter at point by Zac Crawley. FPs soon were 7 for 2 though as Budd played on for a duck to Mason. Moir joined Malik in his last innings and looked to be positive moving to 15 with a huge six before edging Starling to Itter. It was soon 38 for 4 as Malikfell bowled playing no shot to Starling for 16. With no points on the board things looked bleak for FPs but Eagles and Boothcombined in an attacking stand off 33 as Booth raced to 20 with some glorious shots before falling caught at gully – 71 for 5.
The experienced pair of Eagles and Clellandthen combined in a well constructed stand of 49 withboth men finding the boundary and running cleverly to ensure FPscontinued to accumulate points. When Eagles fell for a top scoring 39, he was replaced by Khan to up the scoring rate but he fell second ball bowled by the aggressive Mason for a duck.
Captain Knudson replaced him and launched Starling for 6 to open his account and batted with purpose with Clelland in adding 36 for the 8th wicket to move FPs to 156 before he was bowled for 18. Lord was promptly bowled for a duck and it was left to last man Stuart to help Clelland push FPspast 160 to ensure they were safe from relegation. Clelland fell to the last ball of the innings for an excellent 25 as FPs finished 164 all out – Mason claiming 5 for 28.
FPs took to the field for the 2nd innings knowing their Grade 1 status was secure and they seemed to relax a bit too much as they were pummeled in the opening 12 overs conceding 68 runs – with Lord going for 40 in just 4 overs as Hasan smashed the ball to all parts in an inspired onslaught. Just when things were looking bleak Moir broke through bowling Perry middle stump for 19. Key man Hasan then fell with no more scoring superbly caught by a diving Malik at short mid off for a rapid 41 off John Eagles' bowling.
FPs then managed to bring the scoring rate under control as Banchory added just 9 in 7 overs before Councell fell tamely caught and bowled for 3 to Eagles – 79 for 3. Itter and Pennington came together andcombined in a stand of 43 dominated by Itter until the introduction of Stuart removed Pennington, well caught by Moir at slip for 10. Mason replaced him andwas not convincing but hung around with Itter to move Banchory within 14 runs of victory with 6 overs left and 6 wickets standing.
However, captain Knudson had one spin of the wheel left and he hit the jackpot in selecting Malik as the 7th bowler used to spark an amazing collapse. First he had Mason well caught by Clelland behind the stumps and next ball Eagles sprang to his left to clutch a great catch at gully to send Starling packing for a golden duck.
Itter however was still there and had played superbly for his 65 and it still seemed impossible to believe that Banchory could mess things up. Moir was called up for one last hurrah and he had FPs sensing the impossible was possible as he removed Itter superbly caught by the back pedalling Khan at point. There was now plenty advice on hand from the close fielders, still pondering if Banchory could really lose still needing 14 with only 2 wickets left. J Crawley had no answer plumb LBW for a duck despite his protestations to the inspired Moir.
Last pair of Crawley and Crawley still were going for the win and it looked like it could be on again as the penultimate over from Malik went for 8. But Zac Crawley had no answer to Moir as he was bowled by the 2nd last ball of the game for 4 as FPs picked up one of the most unlikely wins of the season. All in all it was a great game and great credit must go to Banchory for trying to win even when under real pressure at the end. The game was played in a great spirit and was one of the most exciting in recent years.
FPs can reflect on a good season, bucking the recent trend by surviving in Grade 1, next season will be sure to be another tough one, with Jerry Moir heading towards a richly deserved retirement. It was fitting he should sign off with the final wicket in a great performance of 4 for 18. He has been a magnificent servant for FPs for many years and has always played in the correct spirit having a positive effect on both his teamates and opponents.


text: Running Torque_1.1.0p6 on a few Linux clusters. One cluster shows quite a bit of logging in the server logs with constant messages of the sort: PBS_Server;Req;is_stat_get;received status from node node003 I have two systems configured with the same log levels on both the server and the moms but this particular server have logs on the order of 20M/day. Did I miss something obvious? Thanks...Bill


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An own goal from Gillingham player-boss Andy Hessenthaler gave Walsall their second successive win.
Spanish midfielder Pedro Matias put the home side in front on 35 minutes when he finished off a superb four-man move.
Wayne Brown then equalised from the spot three minutes into the second half after Vinny Samways had handled inside the area.
But Hessenthaler put through is own net with six minutes remaining to give the Saddlers back-to-back wins following Saturday's triumph over Preston.
Walsall included loan men Chris Baird and Gary O'Neil in their starting line-up.
And both players had a hand in the winning goal.
O'Neil's corner to the far post was headed clear to Baird, whose mistimed volley was deflected in by the outstretched leg of Hessenthaler.
Walsall's opener was far classier affair.
Paul Merson and Samways combined to play the ball to Jamie Lawrence on the edge of the box - and his lay-off fell perfectly for Matias to rifle home just inside the right-hand post.
The Gills levelled when Samways was adjudged to have handled David Perpetuini's cross after the break.
Brown buried a sweetly-struck penalty beyond James Walker's outstretched dive.
But Walker had the last laugh, producing a fantastic full-length stop to keep out Tommy Johnson's effort in the dying seconds.
Walsall: Walker, Baird, Emblen, Ritchie, Aranalde, O'Neil, Lawrence, Samways, Matias, Merson, Leitao. Subs: Kerr, Bazeley, Osborn, Birch, Burton.
Gillingham: Bossu, Wayne Brown, Hope, Cox, Nosworthy, Perpetuini, Saunders, Smith, Spiller, Benjamin, Sidibe. Subs: Hills, Ashby, Hessenthaler, Tommy Johnson, Leon Johnson.
Referee: F Stretton (Nottinghamshire).


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From MEPIS Documentation Wiki
The word "path" has two distinct uses in MEPIS Linux. The first is the everyday meaning of: the absolute location of a file within the root structure; e.g., /home/UserName/Desktop/File. The second "is an environment variable that is a list of directories that the operating system looks in to find commands issued by the user. For example, when you type ls to list files, you are actually executing /bin/ls because the /bin directory is in your path by default" (source). This second use is the topic of this article.
The PATH environment variable
When you type a command, MEPIS searches in all the directories listed in the PATH environment variable ("a set of dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes will behave on a computer," from Wikipedia). Many executable files, for instance, are stored in /usr/bin, which is one of the locations specified by default in MEPIS. The others are /usr/local/bin, /bin, and /usr/games.
To see which directories are specified on your system, open a terminal and type:
echo $PATH
If you need to add a different directory, then you have two choices: 1) create a new path, or 2) make a symlink between the directory and one of the existing path locations.
To add a new path to a directory, open a terminal and type
PATH=$PATH:/path/to/new/directory export PATH
This change is temporary, only commands typed in this particular terminal window are affected. For permanent change, add these commands to your ~/.bashrc file (if it doesn't exist, use a text editor such as KWrite to create it).
For more complicated situations, see documentation.


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" 6-8 Bexleyheath Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7LE. Tel:0208 303 6393 "
Having visited twin palace with friends on a Friday night, I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere so I was excited to take my boyfriend here fir a meal. We asked to be seated with a view if theopen kitchen and were really enjoying our meal until we were choosing our main courses after finishing our duck course. Looking up I saw someone in the kitchen pick his nose, not once but twice and roll what he pulled out between his fingers! We alerted the waitress who struggled to understand us and laughed. We asked her if he touched food and if he could wash his hands, she assured us he would and we ordered our main courses. After one mouthful the thought of what we had witnessed put us off and we immediately asked for the bill. The waitress asked if we'd like more food, outraged we again tried to explain to her what w had seen using actions she understood. We saw her go into the kitchen and from then on we received uncomfortable stares from all the staff. We paid our bill and left passing the manager on the way. When we tried to address the incident he said he had asked the member if staff and he denied it saying he had a nervous twitch where he rubbed the side of his nose. This was not the side if his nose and no apology was offered. Needless to say we will never return.
I absolutely love this place and Bexleyheath has been crying out for something like this for ages. It is perfect for my friends and I who are mainly between 25-35, at the weekend we were really struggling for local places to go, we are too old for the clubs and lively youth filled pubs but felt we wasn't yet at the quiet meal and bottle of wine stage. Twin palace has it all, the meal, the bar and best of all the music Twin Palace in Bexleyheath, is more than your typical Chinese restaurant.
Where is it ?
Twin palace is very easy to find, it is situated at the top of Bexleyheath's Broadway, opposite the Marriott hotel on the same stretch as the cinema and Gala bingo.
What does it offer me ?
Twin palace offers an absolute huge selection of freshly cooked Chinese food. You can order food from an extensive 'eat all you want' menu or if you are not feeling that hungry or know exactly what you would like you can order dishes individually from their Noodle menu.
It is something of a rarity in these types of restaurants that food is freshly cooked to order and so whilst it may take a little longer to arrive than your average eat all you want you will taste the difference.
In addition to the restaurant there is a large bar area with independent seating, this is such a good idea and I have often met friends who have eaten in the restaurant there either because I have been working late so couldn't make the meal or had to wait for my husband to get home to look after the children. The bar is well stocked with all your typical beers, ciders and spirits. They have a fairly good wine list, with a selection of red and white wines.
Now if the delicious food and comfy bar were not enough to tempt you how about the weekend cheesy disco ???
There is a resident DJ who knows how to get the party started with his party tunes, before you know it you will be sitting on the floor doing 'ooops upside your head'. If this isn't your type of thing it is probably best to go earlier I think disco starts at nine, or stick to the midweek. The music is loud and it gets very busy.
Brilliant I want to go. how much will it cost ?
This can depend greatly on what day you go on, what menu you order from and how much you have to drink.
The Eat all you want menu is £13.80 Sunday - Thursday and £15.80 on Friday - Saturday. Children cost £8.30 on any day.
The dishes on the noodle menu start from £2.90 and go up to about £5.00.
A bottle of house white wine costs £10.50.
When I go on a typical Saturday night out, ordering from the Eat all you want menu and having 3-4 drinks it costs about £25.00.
I would strongly advise booking, especially if you are in a group as it gets very booked up quite early.
This is a fantastic restaurant, the staff are happy to help and flit around like busy bees all night. I have been about 20 times and every time has been a brilliant t night.
Twin Palace is a Chinese noodle bar and restaurant in Bexleyheath, Kent. This is a great place to go for a night out with a big group as they have huge tables and, after eating, you can get up and have a dance on the dance floor. Because it's such a great place for both food and entertainment, there's always the large groups of people there to celebrate any occasion from a birthday to a hen night.
The restaurant is very big with a long bar on the left hand side, a dance floor at the front and a raised area for some tables on the right. The rest of the restaurant is filled with tables, mostly huge round ones which can fit up to 14 people seated around them. In the centre of the round tables there is a circular glass platform which you can spin round. This is what the food is placed on and customers then just spin the platform when they want something on the other side of it. The restaurant is decorated in a modern Chinese style cream coloured walls, orange lanterns hanging from the ceiling and traditional Chinese pictures on the walls.
The menu is great at Twin. They have a huge buffet menu costing £14.80 per adult and £9.80 per child. Firstly, you can pick from a range of starters, Hors D'oeuvre and soups. Then there is a course of crispy duck and lamb served with tortilla wraps and salad. After the beginning courses, main is served and you have a wide range of choice from all the usual Chinese dishes. You don't get an individual plate of the food but a small bowl and they bring out portions of everyone's order to put in the centre of the table so that people can try each dish. They usually count how many people are having the buffet at the table and will make enough food to go around. And if you want more you can just keep ordering and they will freshly cook up and bring out as much as you like. If you have a big appetite or like to try a wide range of the food then this is a great option as you can order as much as you like throughout the entire evening. This is the menu that most customers here go for but there is also the option of a normal Chinese menu where you can just pick out your own individual dish. My husband is a fussy eater and only eats the one Chinese dish and I was very surprised that, amongst a table of others having the buffet, they let him have his own individual menu dish which cost him only £3.50 and the plate was filled up high with food.
All of the food is really delicious and much better quality than in the cheaper and more simple Chinese take aways and restaurants. The sesame prawn toast and shredded chicken Hors D'oeuvre are my favourite and I could not stop eating them, especially the shredded chicken. I don't eat red meat so I made sure I had plenty of shredded chicken left which I used in the tortilla wraps which were also really delicious and I could easily have just eaten those all night. I had my usual main of sweet and sour chicken which was also very tasty with good quality cooked chicken and a range of different types of rice or noodles. It was all so yummy! The only trouble with having the buffet is that, because different dishes are being brought out at different times and because there is always food on the table, everyone ends up eating far too much and much more than you realise. But make sure you don't get full up on just the starters and wraps as many people end up doing this and then have no room for the main course. Also if you get too stuffed you'll feel too sick to dance afterwards!
The small dance floor at the front of the restaurant flashes with random bright colours as soon as the DJ starts at around 9pm every evening. The DJ played some great music ranging from current chart songs to older 70s and 80s music which is just what everyone needs to get them up on the dance floor. The DJ was very good and I noticed that, if he put a song on which caused some people to leave the dance floor, he changed the song straight away so that dance floor was always full and the music was always that which people enjoyed. Because it's only small though, the dance floor does get packed but my hugely pregnant aunt managed to squeeze on so there's always room.
All of the staff were also brilliant - they were always there when needed, brought out the food quickly and were very smily and friendly. I know there is another Twin restaurant in Dartford, Kent, but I'm not sure if there are any others.
I'd never been here before until my aunt's birthday a few weeks ago, even though it's in my local town. But now that I've been there and had a really great time, I definitely consider this one of the best places to go for great food, drink and dancing, and it will, without a doubt, be at the top of my list for the next birthday or other celebration do.
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