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Madonna Battles Minotaurs in New Living for Love Video
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I have been enjoying the Toile Christmas stamp set. This was our October stamp of the month which means I got a lot of play time with the set!
I really like this card I have to share with you. His is not my original idea, but certainly one worthy of replicating.
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Unleashing your skills for the world of STEM
by Nadia Earl, WISE Young Professionals' Board Member
It's interesting to me how the paths we take can seem normal to us. It wasn't until I began my career at a large pharmaceutical company, fresh out of university, that I realised some of the barriers young women face when looking for work in STEM subjects.
Why do girls and young women become disinterested in pursuing a STEM career? The typical answers are that there is unconscious bias, there are gender moulds that are hard to crack, that girls believe they are not capable. I want to explore another possibility for this, and that is simply the lack of knowledge about what opportunities there are.
I can't count how many times I have heard at career fairs I have attended where people ask "I didn't know you could do that at your company…" As someone in history probably once said, 'you don't know what you don't know'. I fell into my line of work not really knowing what I would be doing; rather, it was my greater intentions and desire to make a difference that made me apply to a pharmaceutical company in the first place.
Entry into the working world can be uncertain and unsettling at the best of times, let alone when someone with a science degree who had great passion for the subject might feel like their options are limited, when in fact they are rather limitless. With the constant messages about lack of graduate jobs, whether university is worth it, it's easy to see how so many STEM students eventually fall out of these subjects. It's certainly important to get children's, especially girls' imaginations hooked on STEM subjects but, how about maintaining that after college, university? For young people whose parents are not already involved in STEM, this can be especially tough and it's easy to see how someone can be demotivated if they are not exposed to role models in STEM or seeing and hearing about opportunities.
Let's take an example. Would an engineering graduate know that there are literally hundreds of opportunities to use their skills at a pharmaceutical company? The likelihood is that they would be exploring more traditional routes like, dare I say, oil and gas. What happens if they don't find their ideal and traditional engineering role? Can they be put off?
Society not only has problems with unconscious bias but also with trying to dictate specific requirements for job roles, for example painting an image of only the classical roles you can do with an engineering degree. It would be much more productive if we changed our views in society that an aptitude and interest in STEM means that an individual has special and unique skills to excel at anything. As a Biomedical Scientist I myself have had opportunities to work on projects that have been engineering, chemical and data analytics centric, therefore using skills and specifically behaviours I learnt at university and applying them in a different setting.
If there's one thing that I can share out of this, it's that whichever job or company you might end up at, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in different tasks and activities. In the real working world, it's not so much about what you've learnt at school, college or university but rather, how you apply your skills of agility, determination and enthusiasm that you spent years perfecting by studying STEM subjects. With these skills, you can do anything!


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Chef's Lounge is a culinary community where chefs, restaurateurs..., industry professionals and foodies gather to network and share ideas while enjoying a monthly feast prepared by our members.
The spirit of Chef's Lounge is for members to share their latest culinary creations, thoughts and ideas, in casual and enjoyable environment with people who share a passion for food.
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WILMINGTON, MA — Edith E.M. Lyford, age 91, beloved wife of Willis "Bud" C. Lyford Jr., died Sunday, February 4 at the Neville Center at Fresh Pond in Cambridge.
She was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, April 17, 1926, the daughter of the late Fred K. and Elsa C. (Schurboehm) Asmussen and lived in Everett before moving to Wilmington in 1960.
Along with her husband, Mrs. Lyford operated the former Nichols-Lyford Funeral Home in Wilmington.
Mrs. Lyford is survived by her children, Richard and his wife Lynn of Winchester, Robert and his wife Jean of Chevy Chase, MD, Elaine and her husband Dana of Oakland, CA and Willis F. and his wife Wendy of Anchorage, AK. She is also survived by six grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 4 -7:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Woodlawn Cemetery Chapel, 302 Elm St., Everett at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Wherein Marsha Ward (the founder of American Night Writers Association) and a few of her friends blogged about Life, the Universe, and their place in the World of Writing and Publishing. This blog is now dormant.
Jun 12, 2007
How well do you accept change in your life?
Some people plan their lives so completely, there is no room for change and suffer terribly when in fact changes come. Other people embrace change so thoroughly, they become bored with real life and seek to feed the change beast. Most of us are somewhere inbetween, both dreading and desiring change.
I bring this up because of a talk I had with a co-worker the other day. We are both in our 50s, and I mentioned that when I was young, old people (yes, I thought 50 was ancient and in those days 55 was retirement) would always say life never turns out like you thought it would. So I made darn sure I had a great life plan.
Plan A contained everything I wanted to make me happy, productive and fulfilled. Heavenly Father approved of my plan; I figured He would since I pretty much based it on my patriarchal blessing. I had age goals (by 21, I'd have my BA), I had spiritual goals (temple work), mother goals (four at least) and life goals (I wanted to be a college professor).
Now, plan in hand, I started out perfect, graduated at 21. The next two years were to be work/master's/marriage. Somehow NONE of that happened. And I failed to make a Plan B. I just started drifting and eventually gave up on each goal. Then 10 years ago, life took a very strange turn. I ended up back in Alabama, taking care of my father and writing. Writing was never in the picture for me.
Am I happier? No, I liked Plan A. But the interesting question is has my life been worthwhile? That was really the underpinning of the original plan, a life worth living. I am beginning to think so, although I mourned the demise of Plan A for years, desperately trying to modify it. Now, I'm just hoping that when I have that life evaluation, Heavenly Father will say "Well done, thou good and faithful daughter." And really, that's all I wanted in the first place. Plan A would have gotten me there; but No Plan (as I call it) may do so as well, just differently.
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Terri, what a thought-provoking post. I would say you've done well, even without being able to follow 'Plan A'. Remember, 'no choice' is really a choice, a step into the dark, often requiring more faith, and sometimes it's even more rewarding.ReplyDelete
You started with a question. I'll answer. I'm the kind to accept change with enthusiasm. Yet I'm also comfortable with the status quo. Either way, I procrastinate. Fortunately, I do some of my best work under an imminent deadline.
I make daily and/or weekly detailed plans of things that I must do, but get so easily distracted I've yet to get much more than half my projects done in the given time. (Some jobs keep being forwarded for years!)
Then, sometimes plans work even when completely forgotten. I recently discovered educational goals I'd written shortly after my seventh child was born in 1961: BA-1970, MA-1973, PhD-1978. I checked my diplomas and the first two were right on target! I'm still waiting for the third but two out of three is amazing.
One caution: Be sure you want it before you even suggest a plan. I thought I was joking, not praying, when I told my husband I would stay home and have another baby while he spent a year stationed in Iceland. Something within me must have taken me seriously. I'm eternally grateful. That very talented fifth child favors his dad.
On our wall is a poem we bought in Old Sydney, which should inspire me.
The clock of life is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
At late or early hour.
Now is the only time you own
Live, love, toil with a will
Place no faith in tomorrow's work,
For the clock may then be still.
Keep on planning -- or be accepting.
I thought your posting was very poignant, and yet, I think what happened to you is the rule more than the exception. Life almost never follows even the best-laid plans. Probably in that lies our salvation.ReplyDelete
I remember reading a sign posted in a friend's home: "Life is what happens while you're making other plans." It didn't mean as much to me then, as it does now...ReplyDelete
My original plan was to become a veterinarian, then marry, then raise a couple of children. Instead, I married at 18, and discovered a passion for writing and teaching about the things I have been learning along the way.
And ya know...I'd say I am very grateful for changes in my life. I have grown in ways I didn't think possible.
Thanks, Terry!
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On May 30th, our CommercialForum hosted its spring 2019 networking breakfast, which gave real estate practitioners an economic forecast and an in-depth look at the local commercial real estate market. Read below to find out what we learned and then check out photos from the event on Facebook!
Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of REALTORS® was our keynote speaker. He gave a comprehensive overview of current economic trends and what to expect for the remainder of the year. Watch below to learn the most important takeaways from his presentation.
You can check out his full slide presentation below:
This is what they had to say:
Locals Should Be More Involved
Tony Hardy, Marcus & Millichap, believes locals are missing out on a lot of opportunities in the multifamily market. "A lot of dollars are coming in from out of state and even out of the country," he said. The reason being, there are challenges with perception versus reality. Many locals are failing to look at Chicago with fresh eyes. Remembering what a lot of neighborhoods used to be, they aren't seeing what a lot of these neighborhoods are now or what they are going to be in the near future.
Another issue is the messaging about a mass exodus from Chicago. While some neighborhoods have seen an outflux, many are still growing. "In neighborhoods where people are making $100,000 or more, the populations are actually increasing," Tony said. This is in addition to the talent and new residents hailing from Chicago's colleges and universities.
Dan Stratis, @properties Commercial, added that locals still remember the recession of 2008. Chicago took particularly long to recover, compared to other cities. This makes them hesitant to buy and invest.
The Industrial Market is Booming, but There Are Challenges
"For the last five years, industrial has been the best performing asset," Jimena Sayavedra said. With 1.2 billion square feet in industrial properties, Chicago is the country's second largest industrial market. It continues to be a hotspot because it's centrally located and has the transportation and infrastructure in place that big companies need for importing and exporting their products.
There will continue to be growth in this area, as companies expand their distribution and e-commerce footprint to keep up with the Amazon-era. Right now, there are 20 industrial projects underway in Illinois that add up to 26 million square feet in space.
There are challenges, however. In the City of Chicago, there is low inventory for industrial investors. While there are a lot of buildings, they're often considered obsolete because they aren't big enough to manage the space needed for e-commerce. Much of the industrial properties within the City of Chicago range from 30 thousand to 60 thousand square feet, which isn't big enough for the larger companies. Meanwhile, in Chicago's suburbs, industrial properties are overbuilt. The last three to four years there was a lot of development, but the talent hasn't been drawn to those areas quite yet.
Retail Isn't Obsolete, It's Changing
"I don't know if you ever heard of Sears, but they were in the Amazon business in the early 1900s, but Sears didn't evolve," Chris Irwin, Colliers International, said. In retail, bigger stores are going towards a boutique format. There's an increase in the popularity of experiential retail spaces, like REI off the Clybourne Corridor. Medical concierge-type locations also becoming more popular, with many healthcare providers popping up in strip malls to keep up with the demand of an aging population (the number of people over 65 is expected to double over the next 40 years).
It's important to keep in mind that many of Chicago's neighborhoods and the City of Chicago are supportive of retail, as these generate sales tax and foot traffic. When opening up industrial and office properties, consider any opportunity to add some form of retail to the business plan.
Office Spaces Are Moving
Kris Keller, KW Commercial, said the office market is "okay," noting that there is "more industrial space in Chicago than retail and office combined." Right now, there's a trend of office space moving from suburban areas toward the Central Business District (CBD). Companies such as Motorola Solutions, Sunoco, AT&T and McDonalds have relocated or made plans to relocate to the CBD to attract more talent. As a result, there are eight million square feet of office space in development and even more being planned. Therefore, there are certainly office investment opportunities – it's all about location.
A challenge is that a lot of current office space needs to be transformed and updated. For example, old medical offices are becoming obsolete, as nearly 70 percent of all doctors are now part of healthcare systems and have moved into healthcare facilities. Their old offices – characterized by small examination rooms and lots of water lines – aren't ideal for other tenants. Current property owners are hesitant to spend money to transform these spaces and as a result, the properties often remain vacant.
There's [Some] Opportunity Everywhere
David Ellerman, CCIM, SperryCGA-Ellermann Brokerage, suggested that investors go west. "With the cap rate softening, the further west you get, there are some great opportunities for local buyers, as well as out of state buyers," he said. He also noted, however, that as millennials age and build families, they are moving out of downtown and into Chicago's surrounding suburbs. This has added to the urbanization in a lot of these areas, creating investment opportunities.
Within city lines, the panelists specifically named Pilsen, West Village and the area from Ashland and Ogden to Grand and Lake as places to watch for investment opportunities.
Tony and Jimena were sure to remind everyone of the investment opportunities in some of Chicago's low-income, under-developed neighborhoods. Tony noted the Qualified Opportunity Zones program gives great incentives for investment in areas like South Shore, Woodlawn, Hyde Park and Washington Park. Jimena is excited that Chicago's new administration has committed funds to industrial investment.
Dan Wagner, of event sponsor The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., said the investment trends all point toward "life-driven businesses," which drive performance throughout all economic cycles. "Profit types we see falling into this category include, but are not limited to, multifamily residential, healthcare and self-storage properties," he said.
What's Next?
Are you ready to double-down on some of these opportunities? CommercialForum is proud to present the Opportunity Zones Summit on Tuesday, June 18th. Here's your chance to hear from and meet real estate practitioners who are currently involved in some of the biggest Opportunity Zone projects in our city.


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Before the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a), a patent holder can only receive damages for patent infringement if the patent holder gave notice that the product was covered by a patent. Providing notice is generally done by marking the actual product with "pat." and the patent number or by marking the product packaging if marking the product was not feasible. Conversely, under 35 U.S.C. § 292(a), a product owner can be penalized for falsely marking a product with a patent number with the intent of counterfeiting, imitating, or deceiving the public. False marking includes marking a product with a patent that does not cover the product and, prior to the passing of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), false marking also included marking a product with an expired patent. The penalty for false marking is a fine is up to $500 for each offense, that is, every single product falsely marked can cost the defendant $500. The pre-AIA false marking statute, 35 U.S.C. § 292(b), also allowed any person to sue under this statute, i.e. a qui tam action, with half of the penalty going to the person bringing the suit and the other half going to the U.S. government.
One Half of 21 Billion x 500 is How Much?
One of the more notable qui tam false marking suits was Pequignot v. Solo Cup, (540 F.Supp.2d 649 (E.D.Va. 2008); 640 F.Supp.2d 714 (E.D.Va. 2009); 646 F.Supp.2d 790, 795-800 (E.D.Va. 2009); and 608 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2010)). In this case, Pequignot a patent attorney, brought a false marking suit against Solo Cup for Solo Cup's continued marking of its plastic ware with expired patent numbers. Solo Cup is probably best know for its red plastic cups that have been a staple at college parties and are the subject of a song by Toby Keith. For damages, Pequignot only sought one half of the $500 per each offense as was due under 35 U.S.C. § 292(b), pre-AIA, which he estimated to be at least 21,757,893,672 separate offenses. Unfortunately for Pequignot, both the district court and federal circuit dismissed his case. While both courts acknowledge that Solo Cup falsely marked its products, neither court found the necessary "intent to deceive" that would warrant penalties. While the patent holder had won this round, qui tam actions for false marking were still suits that patent holders and manufacturers would have to deal with.
Post Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
The end of qui tam suits for false marking happened on September 16, 2011, when President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act into law. The AIA made notable changes 35 U.S.C. § 287 and 35 U.S.C. § 292 that severely restricted law suits for false patent marking. Under the revised 35 U.S.C. § 287(a), patent holders can now place patent notices on the internet. Instead of marking the product or packaging with the patent number, the patent owner can mark the product with "pat." plus the website. This will allow patent holder to update their patent notices in a more efficient and economical manner. Under the revised 35 U.S.C. § 292(b), only persons who can prove they have suffered a competitive injury as a result of the false marking may bring suit. Furthermore, under the new 35 U.S.C. § 292(c), marking products with expired patent numbers is no longer considered false marking as long as the patent did cover the product.
As a toast to the death of false marking qui tam actions, I offer up the immortal words of Toby Keith, "red solo cup, I fill you up, let's have a party."


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Hot Dogs
Hot dogs American style
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- Brand Ye Olde Oak
- Origin Reino Unido
- Net weight 400 gr
- Ingredients Hotdogs: mechanically separated chicken (75%), water, chicken (7,7%), salt, starch, beef collagen casing, smoke flavouring, stabiliser (triphosphates), coriander, hydrolysed vegetable proteins, thickener (guar gum), spices, dextrose, preservative (sodium nitrite), spice extract. Brine: water, colour (E155).
- Preparation Empty Hot Dogs into a saucepan & heat gently for about 5 minutes. Drain & serve.
- Preservation Do not store part contents in the can. Empty unused contents into a suitable container. Cover and keep refrigerated. Use within 2 days of opening.
- Information about allergies May contain traces of gluten, milk, egg, celery, soya and mustard.
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DOW Community Garden and Outdoor Classroom
EcoVision's current project is to build and Community Garden and Outdoor Classroom
Ecovision Self-Sufficient Green House: OCT 5, 2013 - The greenhouse grand opening was a total success!!! We had many of the sponsors come, and we are so glad they could come and share the day with us. We really wanted our greenhouse to be self-sustainable and run on little to no energy, and with a lot of work, this is what we have done. We are so proud and excited to engage the community in our efforts! This is a big accomplishment for the EcoVision Club and the city of Lacombe. We hope you can enjoy it with us. Once again we would love to thank all our sponsors, and volunteers, without you we couldn't have made it happen!


text: Things to Consider When Replacing Your Air Conditioner Posted June 1, 2017 Even with thorough AC maintenance, the time comes when every air conditioner will need replaced. We know that annual maintenance will extend an AC's lifespan, but when the time occurs, the team at Northern Comfort Inc will be here to help you get the best air conditioner replacement for your home's needs in Mankato area. When you're shopping for a new air conditioner, there are many factors to think about and we'll help you navigate them all to select the system that will be best for your residence and your budget. One feature everyone looks for in an AC replacement is dependability. Getting the right AC and keeping it well-maintained will give you years of efficient, comfortable service from it. Here are a few other important factors to consider: Make sure your AC replacement is the appropriate size for your home. A system that is too big will cycle on and off too frequently, leading to wear and tear on your new system and reducing its life. Likewise, it can be tempting to buy a littler system to save some costs upfront. Nonetheless, a smaller system can result in increased expenses in the long run if it's too small to keep your home cool. It will run endlessly to try to keep up and will have a significantly shortened life. You'll pay more on utility bills during its life and you'll discover yourself AC shopping again much sooner than you'd like. We can help you decide the appropriate sized air conditioner for your home. Ratings matter. Look for the most efficient air conditioner your budget will allow for, because you'll see the payback every month on your energy bills. Look for high SEER ratings. The higher the rating, the better the efficiency. Look for a good warranty. We can help you find an air conditioner replacement with a great warranty, and we offer the maintenance service that's usually needed to keep that warranty valid. Rebates and incentives are always nice. We will keep you in the know about any specials, rebates or incentives being offered. Many times, you'll find incentives through your utility company as well when you purchase a high-efficiency air conditioner replacement. If it's time for an air conditioner replacement, you're in the right place with Northern Comfort Inc in your corner. We'll help you find the best-matched air conditioner for your residence. Give our team at call at 507-387-6596 or schedule an appointment with us online so we can measure your home for the appropriately sized air conditioner replacement. Back To Blog


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Juanita E. Weisman, 90, of Portage, died Saturday Saturday (June 4), at the Valparaiso Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born in Haysville December 20, 1925, to Clifford and Mathilda (Neukam) Hoffman. She married Delbert Weisman April 10, 1947. He died November 29, 2006.
Juanita retired from Sears where she worked in the restaurant deli department in
Clarksville and Merrillville. She was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Merrillville, and enjoyed making cross-stitch quilts for her children and grandchildren and loved cooking and playing bingo.
She is survived by one daughter, Elaine Riechers and husband Don, Crown Point; six sons, Terry Weisman and wife Marie, Jasper, Darrell Weisman and wife Mary, Ireland, Don Weisman, Arroyo Grande, California, Dale Weisman and wife Debbie, LaPorte, Dean Weisman and fiancé Heidi, Mazon, Illinois, and Darren Weisman and wife Kim, Valparaiso; 14 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren, and one brother, Roger Hoffman and wife Rosie, Haysville.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one brother, George Hoffman, who died in infancy.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family. Funeral services at noon Saturday at the funeral home with burial following in the Haysville Community Cemetery. Rev. Timothy Weisman will officiate.
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So two days left in April, and I can say for one I do not know where this month has gone. I didn't manage to get any of the things that I wanted to get done done. I didn't restart my healthy habits. And instead of my body getting fitter, it has gotten stiffer. A direct result I assume of less exercise. Also my mood has been lower than the past few months, so I think it definitely shows how important the exercise is to me.
I did go out on the treadmill last night (my husband is trying to push me) but after 20 minutes something happened my leg and I couldn't put weight on it. And still today I can't put weight on it, with the pain radiating between my knee and my thigh/hip area. So I'm hoping it will be gone later today, otherwise I am going to be very slowed down this week! And I really need to be on the ball this week.
This is the countdown to My Boy's Communion! The Communion itself is on Saturday and we are having a party here, and as of last week I decided to do something I have never done before – I am getting it catered! I realised I was so stressed and unorganised and I just wouldn't enjoy the day, so instead of trying to cook all the food, I am getting caterers to just drop it in and that will be that. I will still have to do all the desserts, but that is not a worry. The food was.
And then on Sunday we are having a second party out in my Dad's house, and my brother is catering that, so I have very little to do for that either. I have delegated everything to do with the Sunday party, I basically just have to turn up! And my husband did a lot of work just straightening up the garden here over the weekend for the bouncy castle to fit, so we have to get desserts made this week – and SCRUB the house!!! So a lot of work, but at least the huge stress of the food has been taken off me. The relief. Still a few bits of clothes to be picked up, but basically we are sorted!
And then after it is over, I will be back on track – I have no more excuses, the next mini goal is my birthday in June, about 6wks after the Communion. So hopefully I'll be able to make a good dent in the weight and fitness by my birthday. I have done a lot so far, and even though I haven't been great recently, I have to focus on how great I have done – and use that to encourage me to continue and do even better!


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Turning Your Memories into Art
We are excited and happy to have you joining us here. We will begin with preparing you for your trip to The Frame Shop!
We need to know a little more about where your Art will be going.
Framed Art should complement the scale of your home or office furnishings, so whether you would describe your furniture as bulky or minimalist in scale, tell your framer.
We want your Frame to be well-seated in your home so we will help you balance the width of your Frame with its surroundings.
It shouldn't look like it is flying away because of being under-framed.
Your home is more than just four walls, it's the:
- Colors,
- Styles
- and textures
that make it unique - and make it yours.
When it's all said and done, you'll have a Custom Picture Frame, that highlights your work beautifully so that your Art can be comfortably integrated into its new home.
And so your Art, is the Star!
Your Story.
We believe that knowing the answers to a few important questions will help us Design a Frame for your Art that you will enjoy everyday in your home.
When we know your story and reasons as to why you chose to Frame this Art, we are able to Design a Frame that will increase your enjoyment of your Art.
As you may know, Framing Displays. . .
- your personal history,
- your likes and loves,
- your need for beauty in your home or office,
- your need to express your professional values,
- and even your need to promote your services.
Here at The Frame Shop we believe that the right Frame can elevate your image into a heartfelt gift, or a beautiful addition to your décor.
The finished Frame should work to enhance the item you are putting inside.
Our goals are to enhance the artwork being framed. . .
. . .not take away from it.
Our goal is to also have you relive, with joy, your favorite memories every time you see your Photographs or Art complemented by our beautiful Custom Frames.
Questions we might ask to better understand are as follows:
- What do you especially like about your piece of art, or does it hold special meaning for you?
- What colors do you like or dislike in your art?
- Would you describe your home or office as formal, casual, or any particular architectural style?
- Is the art going in a high traffic area like a hallway, a children's room, or a sports den?
- Is it going to be hung near a water or heat source, such as in a kitchen, bathroom, or over a fireplace?
- Are there special lighting considerations in the art's hanging location?
- Is the art something you cannot replace either monetarily or sentimentally?
We recommend that you come with photos either in hand, on your camera, phone, or via email, of the space where your Art will live. If you have swatches of your wall paint colors, fabric samples, flooring, woodwork, or hardware, please feel free to bring them.
These items can tell us what you already like and will make the Design process run smoothly.
Additional Support
If you don't quite have a vision for your project yet, there's nothing like the insight of a Framing Expert and that's what the questions above are for.
We can work with you.
We can help you choose the Mat and Frame that will complement your Artwork and look right at home wherever you display it.
If you're turning an item into a gift, or if you have something unusual to frame like a jersey, ticket stubs, whatever it may be, we love custom orders and will work with you to bring your vision to life.
We'd love to hear about your project and provide additional advice for your needs.
Did you know Frames aren't just for Photographs and Paintings??!
They can also add style to a mirror, turning it into a focal point of the room.
A large mirror should look substantial with its framing. Under-sized framing will not do the mirror (or what you view through it) justice.
All that we ask is that you come with an idea, an inspiration, and from there we will guide you through the design process.
We look forward to having you join us in The Frame Shop and sharing your most treasured projects with us!


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As we continued our way west through Minnesota, we continued to enjoy new experiences and wonderful people. After leaving the North Shore of Minnesota, we headed inland through the north. On our first day, we …Continue reading
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Be enchanted by Galway's landscape with Floating Island art print. When you look at Floating Island you can feel the open landscape. Picture yourself walking on a little path, which winds through the Twelve Bens. The landscape is so open that you expand and dissolve into the mountains and the sky.
Using 35mm film, a Pentax K1000, and in-camera multiple exposure methods, I photographed Floating Island at Spiddal, at Maam Cross in Connemara, and finally at Coral Strand.
To learn more about my journey in Ireland, read my post Three Souvenirs.


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OVERVIEWThe future is unknown. It is a journey, an adventure. And above all, it is a challenge.
Lamborghini has never shied away from challenges, which is precisely why it created the new Aventador SVJ Coupé. To combine cutting-edge technology with extraordinary design, without ever coming to compromises.
In a future driven by technology, it's easy to lose track of emotions. But in the future we are shaping, real emotions won't be left behind. Because at the wheel, there will always be a person. Aventador SVJ Coupé. Real emotions shape the future.
EMOTIONThe Lamborghini driving experience isn't easy to put into words: a stupefying mix of exceptional performance, groundbreaking technology and perfect aerodynamics.
Yet there is one more element that is utterly indispensable for the future we envision: real emotions.
The vehicle's impeccable dynamics and the outstanding performance of the new 770 CV naturally-aspirated V12 engine combine with the mastery of a superior design, in which prized and exclusive materials forge a symbiosis with the car's ultra-lightweight body.
Because the future we have in mind can only exist when uncompromising aesthetic perfection meets unparalleled performance and thrill-inducing aerodynamics.
EXTERIOR DESIGNUltra-lightweight materials conceived for maximum performance give rise to breathtaking design:
that's what makes the new Aventador SVJ Coupé unique and unrivaled.
Enhanced aerodynamic profiles, a fully redesigned front, larger side skirts, the omega-shaped rear wing and lighter, higher exhaust outlets are implanted into the featherlight carbon fiber chassis, which is equipped with wisely-distributed air intakes that are both different and larger than on any previous model. Lightness and performance in constant pursuit of each other.
With its unique colour and trim, the SVJ 63 special edition emphasizes the abundance of carbon fiber in the design. This limited edition of only 63 vehicles was produced to mark Lamborghini's founding year of 1963. Watch the images of the Aventador SVJ 63 in the gallery
INTERIORThe technological look of carbon fiber – featured in the monocoque which forms the cockpit and recurring in the doors, seats, central tunnel and console – coexists with a design of clear aeronautical inspiration, while the leather and Alcantara® upholstery add a boldly exclusive touch to the luxurious interiors.
Finally, the exquisite cross-stitching details and notable presence of the SVJ internal plate confer a truly unique character to this new gem of engineering and highly-refined aesthetics.


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2022 San Jose Way, Canyon Lake
Finally you found a level, lake view property that is wide enough to fit your new custom home on (over 280 feet wide). This property has an amazing lake view from single level but it you go up on this lot the view gets even more incredible Location! Location! Location! First Mountain is conveniently located on the southern shore of Canyon Lake making access to major city hospital,shopping,grocery store and many other necessities with in reach.First Mountain offers:gated entrance,underground utilities,commu
1029 Thunderbolt Rd is a residential lot property and is 1 acres in size. TRIPLE PEAK RANCH real estate in Canyon Lake has lots to offer. Priced at $219,000, this property is ready for your enjoyment. Contact us if you would like to preview 1029 Thunderbolt Rd, Canyon Lake, TX or any additional homes for sale in Canyon Lake
Neighborhood Pool, Controlled Access, Lake, Water Front Access, BBQ/Grill
The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLS of the San Antonio Board of Realtors®, and is updated as of July 3rd, 2020 at 11:21am CDT (date/time).
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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This guide shows you how to change DNS settings on Windows 10. When your broadband is set up you are often set up with the standard one supplied by the ISP.
You may be up and running and don't have a worry in the world about your connection, but did you know that the standard DNS servers your ISP comes with often will not be the fastest and lacks security that we all should be considering now.
It is not something that you have to do if you would like the potential of speeding up webpages and feel like you are a little geeky like us then changing your DNS server could be helpful. An increase in speed and security can make the biggest difference.
What Is DNS?
The term DNS stands for Dynamic Name Service and is a process where the address you type such as www.google.com the request is processed and a database is checked the result is the IP address that comes back. For example, using the example of www.google.com if you access the CMD prompt and type ping www.google.com it translates to 184.108.40.206.
Generally, users don't care about DNS as memorising IP addresses would be impractical, we agree but there is a use case to use a DNS service.
Why change DNS server?
As stated above your ISP?s DNS server may not be as fast as using a third-party service. This will have a minor impact on browsing speed,?we find more important is the security improvements changing your DNS server could have.
ISPs do collect data on your browsing habits. Every website you visit using their DNS server can be tracked. The ISP also has your personal details, they can easily compile quite a lot of information affecting your privacy.
Changing your DNS makes data collection much more difficult to do.
If you need help changing DNS or troubleshooting then contacting us can help resolve your difficulties.
How to change DNS settings on Windows 10
Here are the steps on how to change DNS settings on Windows 10:
- Open Settings and select Network & Internet.
- Select Change Adapter Options
- Right-click your Network Adapter and select Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then Properties.
- Toggle Use the following DNS server addresses and type in two DNS addresses.
- Select OK when done.
Suggestions Of DNS Servers To Try
Some of the servers we recommend are:
Address One: 184.108.40.206
Address Two: 188.8.131.52
Address One: 184.108.40.206
Address Two: 188.8.131.52
18.104.22.168 (CloudFare great for speed):
Address One: 22.214.171.124
Address Two: 22.214.171.124
You should now know how to change DNS settings on Windows 10.
Need help or want to know more?
If you would like to learn more or would like to discuss working together, complete our online form below.
Alternatively, book an appointment via our scheduler or call 01423 423068.
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Winter illness advice
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs is advising people to go to their GP first if they are suffering from winter ailments, because their GP knows their conditions well and can provide ongoing, specialised care.
College President and GP Dr Tim Malloy says, "Your GP is a really important first port of call for all those winter complaints, urgent or not, and can provide personalised care for multiple ongoing conditions that worsen with winter chills, colds and flu."
The College has come out in support of calls from Auckland DHB to go to ED only if you really need to.
"GPs are in it with you for life - they're specialists in managing your health and will see you through the bad times as well as the better times. They know exactly when to get you to another specialist or to ED, and they can deal with a range of urgent issues," Malloy says.
He says that many GPs keep some appointments free for same-day urgent calls, and people should ring their local practice first.
"It's important we don't block up emergency departments with non-urgent cases. They are for acute and urgent care only. GPs are the gateway into the health system and will refer patients to secondary care if needed."


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Property Details
1 bedroom
Beacon Heights Park, Walsall
- Fully Refuirbished
- New Kitchen/Shower Room
- Built in Appliances
- Oak Flooring
- Amazing Views
- Over 55
- Gas Central Heating
- Fully insulated
- Double Glazing
- Parking Space
- Outdoor Storage
- No Chain
A throughly refurbished property which has been fully refitted within the last 12 months. No expense has been spared from the property being fully insualted through to solid doors and flooring no area has been left untouched. This property is ready to move into. It really needs to be viewed to be appreciated. Please call 01213666558
A modern and fully refurbuished living area benefiting from oak flooring with brand new built in kitchen, spacious lounge area and double doors leading from the lounge onto an outside decking area.
A brand new shower room using top quality fixtures and fittings, including vanity sink and built in storage housing the boiler.
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A large master bedroom benefiting from 2 windows for a large amount of natural light, fitted wardrobes and downlights fitted. Everything fitted is of the highest quality.
A decked area leading from the lounge provides an ideal outdoor seated area. The property also benefits from lawned and hard patio areas, an outside storage shed aswell as an allocated parking space.


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A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes was released at the end of March. Among the O-S-D industry data included in the new 350-page report is an analysis of the top-30 O-S-D suppliers (the top-10 ranking is d
iscussed in this Research Bulletin).
Companies selling optoelectronics currently dominate the ranking of the top-10 O-S-D suppliers. Figure 1 shows that nine of the top-10 companies sell optoelectronics, while six offer sensor/actuator semiconductors, and five provide discrete products. Only four of the top-10 companies sell products in all three O-S-D market segments. The 10 largest suppliers in the ranking accounted for 39% of combined worldwide O-S-D revenues in 2018, which is the same percentage as in 2017 (in contrast, the top-10 IC suppliers held a 70% share of the total IC market in 2018).
On a regional basis, three of the top-10 suppliers are headquartered in Japan, three in Europe, two in the U.S., and two in the Asia-Pacific region (one in South Korea and one in China). It is worth noting that Japan's strong historical position in optoelectronics and discretes continues to keep three of the largest Japanese semiconductor makers in the top-10 O-S-D ranking despite ongoing economic weakness in the country. Many Japanese suppliers have phased out commodity discretes and now outsource product production because of cost pressures. Moreover, a number of Japanese companies have also increased efforts in CMOS image sensors as well as in fast-growing sensor/actuator devices.
Three companies changed position in the 2018 top-10 rankings compared to 2017. Two moved up in the ranking (ST and OmniVision), while one company moved down (Nichia). There was one new entry in the top-10 list in 2018—CMOS image sensor supplier OmniVision, which saw its sales grow 10% last year to about $1.6 billion. Operationally located in Silicon Valley, fabless OmniVision—which was acquired by a group of Chinese investors in 2016—was 13th in the O-S-D ranking in 2017 and remains the third largest supplier of CMOS image sensors in the world.
Falling out of the top-10 O-S-D ranking in 2018 was Japan-based optoelectronic and discretes supplier Renesas. The company fell from 10th place in 2017 to the 12th position in 2018 as its O-S-D sales increased by only 1% last year.
The top four O-S-D suppliers in 2018 held the same positions as they did in 2017. Optoelectronics giant Sony in Japan—the largest supplier of CMOS image sensors—easily maintained its number one position in the O-S-D ranking with sales totaling nearly $7.1 billion in 2018, which was $3.1 billion more than second-ranked Sharp in Japan. After a strong 19% increase in 2017, Sony's O-S-D sales growth slowed to only 3% in 2018 because of weak demand for CMOS image sensors in the maturing smartphone market and falling unit shipments of laser pick-up devices for optical-storage disc drives.
In total, six of the top-10 O-S-D suppliers registered double-digit percentage sales increases in 2018, with ST leading the way with a 25% jump in its O-S-D revenues last year. About half of ST's increase in O-S-D sales was generated by discrete semiconductors, which grew 27% to $1.3 billion in 2018 partly because of higher selling prices for power transistors, power diodes, and other parts that were in short supply in the marketplace during the year. The other half of ST's O-S-D sales increase came from optoelectronics revenues, which surged 48% to $903 million for image and light sensors.
During the last half of this decade, more Chinese companies are expected to climb into the top ranking positions for optoelectronics and discrete products. However, acquisitions and mergers among large established O-S-D suppliers may delay that from happening for a few years. A number of startups and specialized suppliers in the U.S. and in Asia continue to see strong growth rates in MEMS-based sensors and actuator products.


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Building on last week's installment, we went over a few things that make contractors cringe and a few things that make contractors want to work for you. This week I'd like to go over another challenge contractors encounter and how you as a real estate professional can work with them to make the project a success, making yourself a top client for your contractor. Remember all of these posts are meant to make you MORE MONEY! To review Part 1 of 4 click here.
As an attorney operating a real property and construction defect legal practice, a real estate broker handling real property matters, a California contractor operating a construction business, and teaching Construction Law, Construction Accounting and other Construction Management Courses, I see the problems from many overlapping angles.
Lots of people think contractors or tradespeople ended up in construction rather than purposefully entering the field.
If you're looking to turn a contractor away and drive a wedge between the two of you, be sure to act like the profession is not respected or respectable. I know I touched on this in the last installment, but it is vitally important. One story that stands out in my mind as what not to do: I went and did an estimates for a psychologist who works at one of the Central Coast's major institutional facilities. Acting in my capacity as a contractor I drove my work truck to look at a concrete and brick project he needed done as a portion of a larger project.
As soon as I waked up to greet him it was apparent that this fellow truly believed he was important. Having worked as an attorney I know about the tactics people use to try and establish control of a conversation. I introduced myself as Dan and he referred to me as Daniel and Daniel Knight when talking to me among other stale dominance tricks. When I explained to him the way we would need to slope the concrete to drain rain and other water, he pointed out how that was not true and that I must do it his way. The conversation went on like this for some time. I finally had to stop him and ask if he thought that gravity is a constant force on planet earth. He forcefully agreed. I told him water was very unlikely to flow uphill unless there was some sort of mechanical system in place to pump it. He again very forcefully told me that is a given and it was foolish of me to say that.
After I let him treat me like a fool for some time, approximately 10 minutes, I asked him why if he is so confident that gravity is a constant force he would want design a concrete patio that would slope towards his house. The design would flood the house, trapping water in ponds that would be created as a result of his method of sloping the concrete. I thought surly this chap was going to be able to see he'd made a mistake and back out of the conversation and still save face. Instead he let me know "conversation over", apparently the rules of physics had changed in this particular property and therefore drainage by gravity did not apply making his design the superior one. He thanked me for my time and asked me to leave.
As you can imagine I decided earlier in the conversation I was going to decline to bid this job. He was very sheepish and uncomfortable as he walked with me to my truck. It was clear he was feeling embarrassed. I thought a simple farewell was appropriate to keep him from feeling worse. Talk about an attitude killing a deal
What was confirmed that day and has been reconfirmed and proven to me time and again, is that often times professionals don't view construction personnel and contractors as professionals within their class. The above situation is not uncommon in my experience with engineers, architects, and other design professionals within the construction industry. Most contractors don't have letters after their name and it is seen as inferior.
Contractors are highly trained professionals in their fields. I am a proponent of the idea that college by itself is not enough to truly make someone a professional, if you'd like read more on why I think that click here [College Isn't Enough]. After working in the construction industry my whole life, either as a contractor or attorney or real property professional, contractors are one of the most underestimated and underutilized professional groups in the construction and real property industry.
With the pressure in high schools that everyone must go to college to be a professional, it often casts a negative light on those in the trades. Some of the highest earners I know are those that never went to college or those that learned a trade then later went back to college. Being a competent professional is just as valuable if not more than any degree.
Take away from this story?
1) A contractor is just like us as real estate professionals. We want to be respected and treated as equals. Just because a contractor's equally extensive education didn't come from an institution of higher learning doesn't make it less valuable.
2) When dealing with a contractor you are probably going to face some "chest beating" when you first start to talk about the project and the contractor may or may not try to prove how much they know on a topic. Remember, it is as a result, many times, of them being talked to as if they are inferior and less intelligent than other professions. Know that this reaction isn't necessarily your fault. As you talk to them like colleagues and equals in the industry, and not second class professionals they will warm up to you and come around.
3) Remember that your contractor's opinion is one of the best tools you have when developing your negotiating position in a real property transaction. Asking them for advice and counsel relating to their areas of expertise can pay dividends.
Lastly, remember contractors and the construction industry thrives on relationships. Developing a relationship with you contractor is a way to save money. Always remember contractors bid more into their projects when there is more risk. Be predictable and consistent to get your client the best deal with a contractor.
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Dan Knight is a San Luis Obispo resident, Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Building Contractor, Cal Poly Lecturer, and Lead Instructor at Cuesta Community College.
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Kleindiek FMS force measurement system
FMS-EM is a compact force readout tool to perform force measurement and nano-indentation experiments in combination with a Kleindiek MM3A-EM micromanipulator.
- Nanoindentation
- Tensile measurement
- Stretching of CNTs
- MEMS analysis
The measurement of the smallest outer dimensions are possible by means of a force readout system that requires no laser. The FMS sensor can conveniently be placed at the point of interest and in combination with a optional rotational tip can be set to a particular angle of 'attack'. Force feedback on the display of the controller is coupled with a loudspeaker to enable you to intuitively characterize materials and micromechanical structures by their resonance frequencies. Sharp silicon tips allow nano-indentation in a wide variety of materials.
The force measurement system offers a complete solution including software for data acquisition, visualisation and export. The controller offers easy operation, measurement calibration at the touch of a button and a USB interface. The novel software features a calibration wizard for the force measurement tips and is capable of recording force-time curves.
It is recommended that you calibrate the FMS before each experiment to ensure accurate measurements. This can be carried out quickly and easily in your SEM using the FMS software and the calibration spring provided. Each calibration spring has its own unique spring constant, which is engraved into its housing. The wizard built in to the FMS software enables you to enter the spring constant and then guides you through the process of calibration. The FMS software remembers the voltage difference recorded during calibration and uses this together with the spring constant to calculate the force for subsequent experiments. Force is displayed through the FMS software.
Kleindiek FMS is a plug-in tool for the MM3A-EM micromanipulator comprising a cantilever, a resistor bridge, an amplifier, an analogue output, a loudspeaker and a display. The resistor bridge is integrated into the cantilever (FMT) and the other components are integrated into the FMS controller. The FMT is covered with piezo-resistive material. When it is brought into contact with a sample (and is thus bent), this material generates an electrical signal. The material is one of the components of the resistor bridge, so that the resistance of the bridge changes when the cantilever is bent. By applying a voltage to the bridge, the change in resistance can be converted into a change in voltage.
The voltage changes at the resistor bridge are amplified and the amplified signal is output by the FMS controller in three different ways:
- through the BNC plug on the rear of the FMS controller (maximum output voltage range is ± 12 V)
- on the display on the front of the FMS controller
- through the loudspeaker in the FMS controller
- via USB using the FMS software provided
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PL-FMS-EM-000 Force measurement system
A force sensor plug-in tool for the MM3A-EM. The system consists of a force sensor holder, control module with preamplifier and a loudspeaker, PC software, a power supply, ten force sensors and an operator's handbook.
- Tip force constant (calculation): 30 to 40 N/m
- Maximum tip force: 360 μN¹
- Resistance: 500 to 650 Ω
- Sensitivity: 18.8 x 10-3 mV/nm at Vbridge = 2.5 V²
¹ Calculated with assumptive deflection of 10% and the lowest force constant.
² Dependent on the bias voltage (Vbridge) that is applied to the series resistance of sensor and reference.
All technical specifications are approximate. Due to continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice.
Technical specifications FMT-120 sensors
- Length 120 μm
- Width 50 μm
- Height 4 to 5 μm
- Tip radius < 20 nm
- Tip height > 5 μm
- Tip force constant (calculation) 30 to 40 N/m
- Force resolution 10 nN
- Maximum tip force 360 μN
- Resistance 500 to 650 Ω
- Sensitivity 18.8 × 10-3 mV/nm at Vbridge = 2.5 V 2
- Lowest pressure 10-7 mbar
1 Calculated with assumptive deflection of 10% and the lowest force constant
2 Dependent on the bias voltage (Vbridge ) that is applied to the series resistance of
sensor and reference
A working force measurement system consists of the FMS, MM3A-EM micromanipulator and a suitable mounting bracket for your SEM /FIB.
Main components:
Three-axis micromanipulator system for electron microscopy. The system includes control electronics, a joypad, PC software, tip holders for probe tips, sample probe tips, a vacuum feed-through and an operators handbook.
Please note: To install the MM3A-EM into an SEM or FIB you will need a vacuum feedthrough and flange and a mounting solution for your instrument. These are available for virtually all makes and models.
The MM3A-EM is available in multiple configurations from 2 to 12 manipulators working together. Please ask us for further details.
An electron microscope mounting solution for one or more MM3A-EM's. Vacuum flange included.
Optional enhancements:
The ROTIP-EM is a rotational axis plug-in for the MM3A-EM micromanipulator. It enhances your system by providing a fourth degree of freedom that is required for numerous SEM and FIB applications.
Standard tungsten probe tips can be inserted into the front of the axis and rotated with a resolution of 0.1° per step, allowing applications such as advanced TEM prep, tomography and STEM to be performed with ease. The MGS2-EM microgripper can be combined with the rotational tip to allow gripped objects to be rotated.


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EDUCATION Degrees: ■ Master's Degree in Education Mid-Management, December 1999 Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Honors List ■ B.A. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, December 1993 Minor Computer Science The University of Texas at San Antonio ■ Associate Degree in Applied Science, December 1988 San Antonio College, Honors List CERTIFICATIONS ■ Computer Science Certification, Mathematics Certification, Principal, ILT, and most CATE courses (Web, Video,Welding, Construction, others)
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Are you ready for a season full of volleyball fun? We are!!
Volleyball season begins in August, which will be under the direction of Mrs. Umphrey. Volleyball is open to girls in grades 5th-8th. Registration requirements include a $40 fee, physical form, signed Universal Athletic Release form and the signed registration form, which are all found in the section below. Registration fee to be paid online here.


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I need some assistance as I have a valid residence but my sponsor, under whose residence I am, has a case of number 31 against his company. I have already found a new job while my new sponsor wants me to transfer to his company but I am not able to transfer as my current company's file has been blocked due to a case against it.
Kindly suggest what needs to be done in order to transfer my residence to the new sponsor.
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Shameless is saying goodbye to another Gallagher.
Cameron Monaghan, who plays Ian Gallagher on the series, announced on Instagram that he will be leaving the show after the next episode.
"I have been a series regular on this show for roughly ten years. I was the tender age of fifteen when we shot the pilot, and I came of age in so many ways, both legally and personally," Monaghan wrote.
READ MORE: Emmy Rossum suggests she's leaving 'Shameless' after 9 seasons
He continued: "I was very lucky to mature and grow with this show. Experiencing so many firsts, maturing as an actor, a professional, and a human. In the process gaining friends, family, and the best coworkers a very lucky actor could ask for, and for this I can be nothing but gracious. All good things come to an end. An old cliche, but one that rings true with a sincerity and clarity especially in moments like these. Everything ends."
Monaghan went on to announce that the next episode, which airs Oct. 14, will be his last.
"I have known since last year, but I didn't want to give it away too early as I wanted this season to be a surprise for the audience, allowing them to experience Ian's unsure journey with his character," he explained.
"This role has been a joy to inhabit, a wild and special ride, and I'd like to thank #Shameless as well as you, the viewers, for being there with him. Goodbye, Ian Clayton Gallagher. We'll meet again?" Monaghan concluded.
READ MORE: 'Roseanne' actress Emma Kenney seeking treatment to deal with 'my battles'
After Monaghan made his announcement on Oct. 8, many people took to Twitter to discuss his upcoming exit from the series.
this week is gonna be ian gallagher appreciation week. i think we all need this
— savy (@churchgayjesus) October 8, 2018
NEXT WEEK IS IAN GALLAGHER'S LAST APPEARANCE ON #SHAMELESS AND I DON'T CARE IF I AM SPOILING THIS BECAUSE I WILL NOT SUFFER ALONE. pic.twitter.com/zx6EJGPDhc
— Coco Da Bear 🐻 #BlackLivesMatter (@CocoDaBear) October 8, 2018
we hope ian gets the ending he deserves, you've helped so many. we are sad to see you go it's been a pleasure to see your story and to cam thank you for playing this role that is loved by many we will support you in this journey WE LOVE YOU IAN GALLAGHER AND CAMERON MONAGHAN! pic.twitter.com/0aMzdBPZtL
— allison (@noelkovian) October 8, 2018
ian gallagher's storyline is honestly the saddest on tv ever
— milli (@oldladyhouse) October 7, 2018
"Shameless" without Ian Gallagher? It's a NO for me. BYE #Shameless
— Muriel (@mubjrd) October 8, 2018
Ian Gallagher doesn't care about Mickey Milkovich #Shameless pic.twitter.com/B23LphPcTS
— mickey (@mickxmilkovich) October 7, 2018
— allison (@noelkovian) October 8, 2018
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Monaghan becomes the second series regular to leave Shameless this season.
At the end of August, Emmy Rossum, who plays Fiona Gallagher, announced she was leaving after Season 9.
Rossum wrote an open letter to fans of the series on Facebook, saying, "I know you will continue on without me, for now. There is much more Gallagher story to be told. I will always be rooting for my family. Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block."
"See, in real life, unlike Fiona, I'm an only child. I never had a big family. Being ensconced in that messy Gallagher family love is something I'd always dreamed of," she wrote. "But even off set, it feels real. We've watched the kids grow up into the strong, talented, independent human beings that they are. I taught Emma to shave her legs. I was there when Ethan learned to drive. Shanola and Jeremy and Joan and Bill danced at my wedding in New York last year. Our fearless leader John Wells thankfully held Sam and me up on those rickety chairs during the hora. I've spent the Jewish holy days in temple with David Nevins and his wonderful wife and kids. It really feels like a family."
"The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift," she continued. "There are few characters — female or otherwise — as layered and dynamic. She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated. She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up. She is living in an economic depression, but refuses to be depressed. She is resourceful. She is loyal. She is brave. I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special. I tirelessly prepped the audition with my coach Terry Knickerbocker. I walked to the appointment in the rain so I looked dishevelled. During my third audition, when I got the part IN the room, I literally jumped up and down screaming in joyous relief and disbelief. Quite simply, the last eight years have been the best of my life."
READ MORE: Diona Reasonover, Kasie Hines on 'NCIS,' shares advice she got from Pauley Perrette
Rossum, who starred in the hit Showtime series since it premiered in 2011, went on to say how "proud" and "filled with gratitude" she is as the show reaches 100 episodes.
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Attorney Thomas J. Gayle has more than 20 years of experience as an accomplished negotiator and trial lawyer. To arrange a free consultation, contact our Lake Charles real estate transaction attorney online or call us at 337-494-1220.
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Our law firm provides comprehensive real estate purchase and sales representation. Mr. Gayle can assist with:
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The following staff development groups are represented on the SDF Council:
- Organisation and Staff Development (OSD) – Scotland
- North East & Yorkshire Staff Development Forum
- North West Staff Developers' Group
- Midlands Staff Development Partnership
- London Region Staff Developers' Network
- Eastern Region Forum for Staff and Education Developers
- South East Developers' Forum
- Organisation and Staff Development (OSD) – Cymru
- South Wales and South West Developers
- Northern Ireland Regional Forum
Click on the link above (or a dropdown menu item) to see an entry by each of the representatives and, where available, a link to their group's website.
SDF Regional Funding Opportunities
SDF Regional Grants are to support collaborative work between Universities within the regions. Regional grants may also be used by individual institutions within a region to organise and run staff development events that benefit the wider HE community (i.e. are not principally just for their own staff). All applications should be collated in the first instance by the Regional Chair.
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California Leads in Customer and Utility Solar Capacity
The Solar Electric Power Association has identified the utilities with the greatest amount of solar capacity, creating a benchmark to compare to in the future.
California has the largest solar capacity by far, but a number of other states found their way into the group's rankings, which list the top 10 utilities over overall, customer-side and utility-side capacity. Customer capacity is energy used for customers' onsite consumption or sold back to the grid. Utility-side is energy distributed by the utility.
The first annual report does not include specific figures for individual utilities, but the Association hopes to release more details next year. The group left specifics out due to concerns over private information and in order to get all the utilities involved in the survey.
More than 50 utilities were asked how much solar capacity they had at the end of 2007. In total, the utilities had capacity for 805 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. The top 10 represented 780 MW of that. Southern California Edison led the utilities by a wide margin, followed by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (Calif.), Nevada Power/Sierra Pacific Power, San Diego Gas & Electric Company (Calif.) and Xcel Energy (Colo.).
On the customer side, Pacific Gas & Electric Company swapped spots with Southern California Edison, followed by San Diego Gas & Electric Company, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Public Service Electric & Gas Company (N.J.). Customer-side generation totaled 345 MW, 331 MW of which came from the top 10. Customer-side growth is expected to reach 600 MW in 2012.
Southern California Edison again took first place on utility-side capacity, followed this time by Nevada Power/Sierra Pacific Power, Xcel Energy, Arizona Public Service Company and Tucson Electric Power Company. The top 10 represented almost all of the utility-side capacity for all utilities surveyed, accounting for 459 MW of the total 460 MWs.
The group's full report (PDF) also breaks the rankings down in separate lists for public and investor-owned utilities. It also looks at how the utilities compare when ranked by MW-per-customer, which slightly shuffles each list.
What the Association also found is that many utilities are investigating more customer-side installations, in which solar systems are sited on and feed into customer facilities, but owned by utilities. Utility-side capacity is also expected to increase in the coming years as large-scale projects that have been announced come online.
The southwest U.S. has the highest potential for solar generation, but in looking at estimated state solar requirements along with how much sun areas of the country receive, the Association expects the top 10 markets for solar in 2015 to be California, New Jersey, Arizona, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Nevada, Hawaii and Colorado.


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The Forman's Smokehouse Gallery is a chic, elegant and unique industrial-style space in Central London, which reflects the structure of the opposite Olympic stadium.
Floor 2 compromises an exceptional lighting rig, plus adaptable floor space that has been used for private sit-down dinners for 30 people, award ceremonies for 350, and standing cocktail receptions for almost 1000 people. Floor 2 has a spacious reception area, offering beautifully appointed cloakrooms. There's also a large 135sq.m roof terrace here, with an LED structural lighting system that can be changed to suit your colour theme.
The space can also be used as an art gallery, and is fully air-conditioned with its own commercial standard kitchens.
The Restaurant is a contemporary, bright and airy space, with floor to ceiling windows and riverside views of the Olympic park. Ideal for small meetings or intimate meals this room also provides a covered balcony overlooking the River Lee and Old Ford Lock.
Floor 1 has a partition wall onto the restaurant that can be used as a break out space. With its oak floors and large windows with views of the Park, this 'modern classic' also offers a viewing gallery into Forman's Salmon Smokehouse.
The Aquarium is a stylish choice of meeting venue indeed, and features black wood paneled walls with directional spotlights and an enormous fish tank containing salmon. With a beautiful boardroom table seating 14, this room can also be used as a breakout for events taking place in a larger space.
Forman's Lockside is an outdoor riverside space with extendable automatic awnings to provide rain shelter, plus a manicured lawn and terraced area, facing the Olympic Park. It's perfect for 60 guests to enjoy a seated meal, or 100 to stand for a reception.
Forman's Fish Island also has a stunning yard space offering 1.5 acres (5500 square meters) of uncovered and can be used for large scale events. You can erect temporary structures such as marquees or art instillations here, and over 3000 guests were entertained during the Forman's Fish Island Riviera on the closing night of the Olympics. This enormous, blank canvas space can also be used for additional parking for events taking place within the main venue.
Function Fixers are able to book Forman's Fish Island at less than the market price. Contact us here for more details!
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