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Seagate is one of the oldest producers of HDD storage solutions in the industry, having started out in 1978 before becoming publicly traded in 1981. Seagate has certainly made its contributions to the consolidations taking place in the storage industry in the last few years, acquiring the likes of Maxtor (2005), LaCie (08/2012), LSI from Avago (05/2014), and backup and …Read More »
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Micron Announces Low-Power "Ultra" LPDDR4 DRAM and G18 Parallel NOR For Automotive Market
Micron Technology, a leading producer of flash memory devices, is announcing availability of their new ultra high-speed, ultra reliable and ultra high-temperature parallel NOR Flash memory and low-power DDR4 (LPDDR4) DRAM memory designed for the ever-increasing memory requirements of today's advance automotive systems. Micron's latest G18 NOR series represents the industry's highest-performing parallel NOR, while their new automotive-grade LPDDR4 offerings …Read More »
Samsung Begins Mass Production Of Industry's First 8Gb GDDR5 Graphics DRAM
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world-leading producer of advanced memory technology devices, is announcing that it has begun mass production of the industry's first 8 gigabit (8Gb) GDDR5 DRAM that is based on their leading-edge 20nm process technology. GDDR5 is currently the world's most widely-used discrete graphics memory. Discrete graphics DRAM provides a wide amount of bandwidth for processing high-quality …Read More »
Auto Makers Show Off New Tech – CES 2015 Update
We are continuing our explorations of CES 2015 today by hitting the North Hall where most of the key automobile manufacturers have set up their displays. The common technology themes we are seeing relate to connectivity, intuitive controls, fuel cell vehicles and automated driving assistance. Follow along as we take you through what we saw and investigated manufacturer by manufacturer, in the same …Read More »
Vesaro Shows Off Amazing VR Racing Setup With World's First 65" Triple Curved Display – CES 2015 Update
Our first stop on day three of CES 2015 found us in the central hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and one of the first things we came across was this amazing virtual reality racing setup from British company Vesaro. Do you have $50,000 lying around that you don't know what to do with? For a cool $49,610 (US) …Read More »
Technology Of The Future And Retro Gaming On Display At PEPCOM – CES 2015 Update
Monday evening our group attended PEPCOM 2015 – a by invitation only press event for vendors to display their latest wares and technology. It was a little bit of a combination of the newest technology in a lot of areas combined with a touch of nostalgic technology as far as retro gaming. We saw several robotics displays but there were …Read More »
Zotac Announces New Graphics Cards And Mini-PCs – CES 2015 Update
Our first private meeting today was with Zotac, a premier producer of graphics cards and mini-PCs. Buu Ly, Zotac's Global Product Marketing Manager, started off by showing us their latest graphics cards, including a pair of GeForce GTX970-based cards geared towards gaming enthusiasts. Zotac is labeling these as their GTX970 Core Editions. These latest GeForce GTX970 cards move away from …Read More »
Samsung Announces Deal With Ubisoft — Free Copy Of Assassin's Creed Unity With Purchase of UD590 Monitor Or 850 PRO SSD
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., is announcing their collaboration with Ubisoft, developer of Assassin's Creed and numerous other popular games, to offer a free download of their latest game, Assassin's Creed Unity, with the purchase of either a Samsung UD590 28" monitor, or with the purchase of a Samsung 850 PRO series SSD. These Samsung PC peripherals are ideal for gaming, …Read More »
Samsung Announces Mass Production of Industry's First 20nm-based 8Gb DDR4 Memory for Enterprise Servers
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world-leading producer of memory devices, is announcing that it has begun mass production of the industry's first and most advanced 8Gb DDR4 memory and 32GB modules. Both of these will be manufactured utilizing Samsung's new 20-nm (nanometer) process technology, and are geared toward use in enterprise servers. Using these new 8Gb DDR4 chips, Samsung initiated …Read More »
Fractal Design Announces Core X3 Family Of PC Cases — Computex 2014 Update
Fractal Design, the Scandinavian producer of PC chassis and peripherals, is announcing the latest additions to its Core Family of PC cases, designated as the X3 series. Fractal Design is noted for its sleek and slightly understated design motifs, and the X3 series continues that case lineage. The Core X3 series is the next evolution of the Core Family based …Read More »


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Humanitarian aid shipment makes it into Venezuela after delays
Aid delivered Tuesday consisted of medicine and supplies which included needed generators
The first shipment of humanitarian aid from the Red Cross arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday, delivering medicine and supplies for needy patients in a country whose president has long denied the existence of a humanitarian crisis.
Workers in blue vests helped load boxes with the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies emblem onto trucks in Caracas while leaders with the organization pleaded for officials to keep the aid out of the nation's political dispute.
"It will be distributed in conformance with the fundamental principles of our movement, especially neutrality, impartiality and independence," said Mario Villarroel, president of the Venezuelan Red Cross. "Don't allow the politicization of this great achievement."
The delivery of international humanitarian aid has become a focal point in Venezuela's power struggle, now in its third month after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president. Both the opposition and the government have been accused of politicizing the nation's crisis, which rights groups say continues to cost lives as hospitals struggle to provide even basic care.
Guaido has rallied the international community and collected several hundred tonnes of aid, primarily from the United States, at the border in Colombia. But President Nicolas Maduro previously refused to allow the aid in. In February, state security forces blocked border bridges and repressed opposition leaders trying to deliver the aid.
In late March, the Red Cross federation announced it would soon begin delivering assistance to an estimated 650,000 people and vowed that it would not accept interference from either side of the polarized country.
Maduro changes tune on deliveries
Nonetheless, Guaido quickly claimed credit for the effort, saying after the announcement that it marked a victory for "our struggle." Meanwhile, Maduro is now framing the delivery of aid from both the Red Cross and allies like China as a necessary measure to confront punishing U.S. economic sanctions.
The delivery of the aid marks a tacit recognition by Maduro that his country is indeed in the throes of a humanitarian crisis. He has long refuted the existence of such a crisis, likening it to a propaganda measure by the opposition.
A recent report by Human Rights Watch in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health concluded Venezuela's health system is in "utter collapse." It cited increased levels of maternal and infant mortality, the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases and high levels of child malnutrition.
Villarroel said the aid delivered Tuesday consists of medicine and supplies including generators, which have become vital as the nation suffers from consistent blackouts that advocates say have resulted in dozens of deaths.
He said the aid will be distributed to various hospitals around the country, and thanked both state and private institutions for helping get the aid in, while reiterating the organization's call to keep politics out.
"Our mandate is to help save lives," he said.

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French food prices to be linked with production costs
According to the proposal, the starting price for food in negotiations will now be set by the seller – in this case the farmer or relevant agricultural organisation – and not the manufacturer or retailer which was previously the case.
The minimum price at which certain food products can be sold by retailers - known as the 'threshold for resale at a loss', or SRP in French, and which is defined by French law - will also be raised.
France's farmers, and to a lesser extent manufacturers, have been badly hit by squeezed margins from a supermarket price war that has lasted around four years.
According to insurance firm, the Agricultural Mutual Assistance Association (MSA), one third of farmers earned less than 350 euros ($403) a month in 2016.
Macron announced his intentions in a speech to farmers and industry stakeholders at Rungis wholesale food market, said to be the largest in the world, near Paris last week (11 October).
"We should allow farmers not to rely on subsidies anymore and therefore ensure than they be paid a fair amount for their work," he said.
Agri-food industry stakeholders have been holding a series of technical meetings across France since this summer as part of the Etats Généraux de l'Alimentation, a review of the state of the food industry. The two main objectives of the review are to allow farmers a decent living wage based on fair prices, and to ensure each individual has access to healthy, sustainable and safe food.
No blank cheque
However, Macron has made it clear that he is not offering "a blank cheque" to the food industry so it can raise prices. Stakeholders must make efforts in terms of product quality, efficiency and their own professional organisations if they are to justify the higher price.
"Raising the threshold of resale at a loss without asking for any effort, no accompaniment, no transformation, is a form of blank cheque," he said.
France's National Association of Food Industries (ANIA), which two years ago warned that "the balance of power has collapsed to the point that the future of the French food chain… is in real danger", welcomed the announcement.
Ending the price war would benefit everyone, allowing farmers, manufacturers and retailers to regain the growth and competitiveness needed for an innovative food chain, it said.
Its president Jean-Philippe Girard called Macron's announcement "the foundation of a positive start for all players in the sector with a united desire to end the price war".
Christel Delberghe, the Director for Competitiveness & Commercial Relations at European retail association EuroCommerce, said it welcomed the fact that stakeholders were able to agree on a proposal that they identified together as potentially suitable for their national context.
"This is all the more important in a country with a tradition of tensions between operators," she added.
"Retailers will continue to compete but it is hoped that the measure will allow benefits to be passed on through the chain to farmers; this can only work if all operators in the chain play by the rules and deliver on transparency."
Director of insights and communication at IRI, Jacques Dupré, also welcomed the agreement, saying that the price war had been"driving everyone into a wall".
"In a way, the consumer will now be in solidarity with the producer," he said.
"It's not possible to have a win-win-win situation where farmers are paid more, manufacturers and retailers have higher margins and consumers pay less. But with the payment system and price war that we currently have, everyone loses.
"Farmers are not earning a living, manufacturers are losing because retailers are setting stricter pricing conditions and retailers are losing money because they are waging a war amongst themselves. And even if the consumer is better off economically, he or she often loses out in terms of quality."
Solidarity with the producer
However, Dupré said that consumers probably won't notice much of a difference in the price of their groceries.
Although placating France's significant agricultural sector is important for Macron, he could not afford to alienate consumers by raising food prices either.
The idea is that retailers will raise the price of certain products that had hit the SRP threshold while lowering the price of other products for which their margins were higher, such as their private label ranges or regional products.
Retailers are now waiting to see how much the price rise will be. "I think that 10% is enough," president of supermarket Système U Serge Papin told French financial newspaper Les Echos.
If ANIA had one complaint to make, it was that the measures will not be applied immediately; trade negotiations are due to start at the end of the month but Macron's law will take effect in 2018.
A victory for Macron
However, in a display of good will, Dupré said many of the actors have committed to applying the principles of Macron's proposal during this year's trade negotiations.
"Everyone seems satisfied. It's strange but, on the whole, everyone seems satisfied."
"It's a victory [for Macron] that is, for the moment, suspended in time because this is still all in principle," added Dupré. "But he has set the guiding principle and is ready to change the law so that food prices are set (or suggested) by producers and not buyers; so that special offers are constrained and that the minimum price is raised."
Will farmers see the benefits?
However, French consumer rights group UFC Que Choisir questioned whether raising the minimum price supermarkets can charge will actually result in more money in farmers' pockets.
The price war mainly concerns branded products of major manufacturers such as Nestlé and Coca-Cola, said its president, Alain Bazot, and does not concern unprocessed agricultural products such as fruit, vegetables or meat "for which distributors take average margins of around 50%".
"Why and how would forcing supermarkets to sell their products for more lead them to purchase from industrial suppliers at a higher price […] and pay farmers more for the raw material?" Bazot asked.
The consumer rights group also sounded an alarm over the fact that there was "no visibility" regarding how Macron intended to carry out his aims.


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Radiotelephony licence
Since 1927 any pilot has to hold an appropriate radio licence to use and communicate via radio on board of any aircraft.
In Austria, an exam - which is taken by the telecommunication authority "Fernmeldebehörde" - has to be passed. This certificate is the basic requirement and permission for any pilot to use the radio.
Different Certificates
In Austria following certificates are available:
- BFZ (limited for VFR inland flights, German only; limited for flights in German speaking countries)
- EFZ (limited for VFR, german and English)
- AFZ (general communication certificate for any VFR and IFR flight in German and English around the world)
The Exam
The radio communication exam includes following theoretical subjects:
- National telecommunication law
- Technical basics
- Special provisions and
- NOTAM-translations
In the practical part of the exam a flight will be simulated, thereby the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) is done by the examiner. Here the examiner will give special attention to the appropriate use of phraseology and the correct handling of the radio.


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Destination Wedding
Thinking of having a destination wedding in Europe? Portugal is the perfect place – with its beautiful architecture, breathtaking coastline and stunning olive groves – we think it's a no brainer! (Not to mention it has 300 days of sunshine a year!) But if that's not enough to persuade you, here's some of our favourite Portuguese wedding ideas to get you inspired! All of the stationery featured below is from our studio collection 'Cafuné'.
Os Agostos
Photos by Ana Parker
This stunning venue has traditional Portuguese elegance with a quirky modern edge. Os Agostos is the name given to the houses on the farmland and to the area itself made up of two dwelling units from the eighteenth century and an olive press house. It lies between the coastline and the highlands of Algarve, 14 kms off the city of Faro.
Herdade de Malhadinha Nova
Photo by Paperkite
Malhadinha is found in the Alentejo region of Portugal and is a country house and spa which can be rented for small groups of family and friends for wedding celebrations. Surrounded by vineyards, its an escape from the modern world and a little slice of heaven!
The Quinta
Photo by Aguiam
The Quinta has been standing for over five centuries and is located in the Sintra Mountains. Sintra itself has been named one of the most beautiful villages in the world and the views from the The Quinta are INCREDIBLE! You can also decide whether you want to be married in the chapel, garden or on the beach nearby!
Bride Style
Portugal oozes relaxed vibes, so many wedding venues are right on the beach or tucked away in a remote olive groves. Emmy Mae's boho style dresses would be the perfect style for a Portuguese wedding – we love this one in particular – the 'Sage' dress. We are also loving the whole jewellery range at Zoe and Morgan for a modern take on bridal jewellery, like these 'Ketama' earrings.
Photo by Two Foxes
Groom Style
Grooms – when temperatures are soaring in the heat of the summer months, you'll want to stay as cool as possible. Suits and clothing in light colours and thin materials are going to go down well – this groom has it down to a T in our opinion – even the boutonniere is fresh and stylish!
Looking to match your Portuguese colour scheme? These Kurt Geiger 'Pisa loafers' in pale blue will be a statement piece in your outfit for sure!
Photo by Dasha Caffrey
Photo by Claudine Hartzel
These are all wedding stationery examples from our studio collection set called 'Cafuné' that have been adapted for various clients.
They are so many different options for floral displays and bouquets at a wedding in Portugal. We love the idea of continuing the yellow and blue colour scheme from out lemon inspired version of our 'Cafuné' wedding stationery set by using white hydrangeas, blue thistles and yellow dahlias and cosmos.
Featuring citrus fruits amongst flowers in your arrangements adds a pop of colour in your wedding styling and always look great on a sunny day!
Another simple but very effective flower to use would be lavender as it's Portugals national flower!
Flowers by Jill Rizzo
Cake by Claire Owen Cakes
Photo by Dasha Caffrey
Little bunting cake topper created using our Portuguese tile design.
Cake by Cake-a-licious
Photo by Alixann Loosle
Lemons and lavender – simple and stylish! The perfect Portuguese combo!
Biscuits by Claire Owen Cakes
Photo by Dasha Caffrey
These cute little biscuits use our hand-painted Portuguese tile pattern as edible icing!


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4133 Hobnail Drive
4133 Hobnail Drive
Saint Charles Missouri 63304United States
Current List Price$380,000
Circa 2001: This is the Forever Home you've been searching for! Spacious Horseshoe Creek home features 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and over 3,000 square feet. Soaring ceilings & custom window design expands the space & brings the outdoors in. The addition of the new wrought iron spindles on the stairwell, along with the gas-burning fireplace make the living room come to life. Updates to the eat-in kitchen include a timeless tile backsplash & farmhouse sink which complement the suite of stainless steel appliances. The expansive 1st floor master suite will be your oasis in a chaotic world, with a bath featuring dual sinks & separate shower & soaking tub. Upstairs, a second family room awaits on the landing, along with three spacious bedrooms & 2 full baths. Finished basement with custom wet-bar & sound-proofed theater room, along with lovely deck & hot tub means the party will always be willing to come to you. The 3 car garage makes room for everyone. Don't miss your chance to call this home!
Listed byChristy Beilsmith
Lot Size128x95 ft
Fireplace1 Gas
Annual Taxes$4,555.00 per year
NeighborhoodSaint Charles


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need advice about Cost Of Removal Company Packing
In Bedford VA? Call (804) 269 8866
Are you in need of help with any details around Cost Of Removal Company Packing in Bedford Virginia? There are many moving companies to select from in cyberspace. Deciding which mover to get is still not that easy. In case you set up an agreement with a moving company in Bedford VA, always make sure that they give you all your desires. One positive aspect from a full service moving company is that they're able to offer storing services, along with additional moving solutions. When you can't afford, or perhaps you don't really want to spend more cash, you can go for solely those options that you want.
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Cost Of Removal Company Packing in Bedford Can Vary On Services Selected
This response differs along with the requirements you opt to engage us for. With relocation, similar to many other solutions, there is no typical amount. Most of the price will depend on exactly what services you will need.
One example is like you would probably think, a business relocation would certainly include a lot more effort and guys when compared with a home move. Additional variables that might have an impact on the fee are whether you need to have objects taken apart and put back together at your destination. If you need help with packing we can naturally help, however it would help make your all around price tag somewhat more expensive.
For a direct quote call our office on (804) 269 8866 and speak with one of our friendly advisers.
Our Moving Quotes for Bedford Va depend mainly on the needs you have.
We offer free Moving Quotess for all our clientele throughout Bedford, VA. We can help with Home Moves, Heavy duty Moving, Office Relocations, Piano Moving and A storage area.
This is by no means all we offer. We understand that some customers may need help with packing, disassemble, loading and everything in between up to and including, unpacking and reassembley. There's no need to worry, we can and will help with all of that. The quick answer would be that we deliver from a simple do it yourself to a full service for our clients.
If you are unsure just call our office on (804) 269 8866 and speak with one of our friendly advisers and we'll gladly explain in more detail.
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We understand you can't always take everything with you when you move to a new place. In those situations you can make use of our conveniently located storage facilities.
Our experts are able to tell you exactly what size space you need based on your belongings. Wether you need short term storage or a place to keep stuff permanently, our storage facilities are easy to access for loading and unloading.
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Investigators are searching for an individual involved in a "smash and grab" burglary at a local gas station early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at 3 a.m. at the Newnan One Stop, located at the corner of Lower Fayetteville Road and Hwy 154.
The suspect allegedly broke the glass with a hammer to the front door before taking lottery tickets and hookah accessories, according to Lt. Jason Fetner with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. He was reportedly inside for just two minutes.
The suspect's car, believed to be a Toyota Camry, arrived from Lower Fayetteville Road and headed north on 154 towards Thomas Crossroads after leaving the store.
"The suspect left behind various items that we're eagerly following up on," Fetner said. "We believe he's local and was working alone."
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call Lt. Jason Fetner at 678-423-6711. Calls can be anonymous.


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UTSA P-20 2018 Partner Awards Reception Adds To "Wall of Honor"
The University of Texas At San Antonio's (UTSA) Institute for P-20 Initiatives (P-20) is known for providing the required leadership necessary to enable pre-k through 20 students to develop and complete their educational goals through programs that focus on rigorous coursework and experiences that will engage parents and prepare students for college and career. However, P-20 has long recognized that the secret ingredient to their success is collaborative partnerships within UTSA and with k-12, other postsecondary institutions, the greater San Antonio community, and beyond.
On Friday, December 7th the P-20 "Wall of Honor" grew by three additional plaques at an afternoon reception held at the UTSA Downtown Campus' P-20 Information Center. Dr. Lisa Blazer, Interim Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Dr. Joseph Kulhanek, Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Partnerships, welcomed the guests to the UTSA campus and thanked them for their role in helping P-20 to serve students and families. The honorees also thanked P-20 for the close relationship with their staff and students resulting in many of their students attending UTSA. Honorees were nominated and selected by the entire P-20 Team earlier in the year. Dr. Abel Gonzales, Director of Instructional Outreach Programs and Belinda Saldana Harmon, Senior Director of Community Outreach presented the awards.
The 2018 award recipients are:
Eagle Pass Junior High School Office Staff
Represented by Yolanda Ramon, Assistant Principal and Annette Mata, Head Counselor
SAISD- Advanced Academics Office
Represented by Dr. Annelise Vela, Dual Credit Coordinator
UTSA Office of Admissions and the Welcome Center
Represented by Georgina Rodriguez Martinez, Senior Undergraduate Admissions Counselor and Nicholas Hernandez, Assistant Director
P-20 programming is designed to increase the academic success of individuals who might not otherwise have access to postsecondary educational opportunities. In particular, the Institute aims to support first generation college students and their families. To learn more visit p20.utsa.edu


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12 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Rows and rows of beautiful, lush, and vibrant vegetables is what dreams are made of. Plucking your own juicy tomatoes with fresh cut lettuce and bright corn right off the stalk is picturesque (not to mention delicious). But too often, many of us end up with tomatoes that look more like prunes, a few stalks of bug-ridden corn and maybe a wilted lettuce leaf.
Vegetable gardens require tender loving care, an attention to nature, and the right elements to produce bountiful crops. If your gardens are producing less than ideal harvests, you may be to blame. Common mistakes lead to poor outcomes in gardens across America. Check for these common mistakes explained by the best in the business.
The Farmers Almanac is always a good source for help in the Garden, they explain three of the top reasons why your garden may fail before it even begins:
1. Overcrowding
Plants need space! They aren't happy being too close together. If this happens, their root systems can't actually develop and everyone is competing for water and nutrients in the soil. "The solution is to only grow your plants at the recommended spacing shown on the seed packet. If you have poor soil it's a good idea to leave a little extra space too."
2. Ignoring Nature
"Pests are an inevitable part of vegetable gardening, and the routine use of pesticides isn't the answer. Instead, work with nature to outwit them. Mix in several different flowers to attract beneficial insects such as hoverflies so that, when pests descend, these natural predators will control them without you having to lift a finger."
3. Planting Everything at the Same Time
"Planting out all your tender crops at once can be disastrous if there's an unexpected late frost, or imagine transplanting your whole crop of pea seedlings outdoors only to have birds or slugs eat every last one!" Instead, Farmer's Almanac recommends sowing seeds in smaller batches every couple of weeks. This way you have a backup option if necessary, and your harvest period lasts longer.
The experts at Better Homes & Gardens also have extensive experience with growing their own vegetables and helping others to do the same. They see 10 common pitfalls, but a few of them are the most frequently found:
4. You're too excited.
Planting early is a big problem for eager gardeners, but if you plant before temperatures stable out from winter, you'll ruin tender crops. Tomato, cucumber, melon, peppers can't survive below 65 degrees. Protect them thoroughly, or wait for warm weather.
5. Watering issues.
Sometimes it's hard to actually tell how much water your plants are getting. BH&G recommends a rain guage to monitor rainfall and a drip irrigation system to make up the difference.
6. Lack of Sunshine.
It really is true that all plants need is water and sunshine, but too much (or too little) of either one can also be harmful. If your plants aren't getting at least 6 hours in full sunlight, they'll have trouble producing bountiful foods.
7. Poor Cleaning Crew
Nature isn't without it's foes. Weeds and pests can take advantage of your delicate plantings and destroy your crops. You need to care for your garden as you would any other vulnerable plant by weeding regularly and inspecting carefully for pests. Even just one mature weed can cause problems for years.
8. Bland Soil
All plants need good soil, but food crops especially need improved soil elements. It takes a lot of nutrients to create nutritious food. Improve your soil with several inches of compost or your harvest will suffer. It's best to do this in the spring right before planting. You can also amend your soil with compost every time you sow or harvest a new cop by just sprinkling new granules around the plants.
Sometimes the best way to learn about increasing your harvest is to talk to other gardeners in your area about what has worked for them, or common problems in your area. Here are a few talking points you might want to consider.
9. What to plant
There are some things that simply won't grow in certain areas. Carrots don't like clay soils, cabbage is subject to a lot of pests in humidity. Sometimes, it's best to know what to outsource to the farmer's market and what you can grow yourself. If your favorite vegetables don't grow well in your area, try something new, but don't plant things you don't like. No one wants to eat turnips all winter just because they grow well.
10. Garden Diaries
The best gardeners keep a detailed diary about what they planted, when was the first harvest, when was the last harvest, what did well, and most importantly, how did it taste? If you can compare notes with other gardeners, you'll be twice as prepared next year.
11. Overdoing it
A lot of gardeners will overplant and just spread as many seeds as they can to cast a wide net and hope something grow. Planting too much is a problem for several reasons. First, a lot of plants is a lot of work. Second, plants don't like to be crowded. The Spruce recommends a 10×10 foot garden to start out, with a handful of plants you really enjoy eating. Learn how to grow them well and expand from there.
12. Missing the Harvest
Thriving plants are eager to produce fruit, but many gardeners miss their prime opportunity. For some, they aren't paying attention and for others, it's pure laziness. Gardening isn't for procrastinators, it's for planners. You have to tend to your garden carefully and when Mother Nature calls, it's harvest time no matter what. If you miss your harvest window, you'll be kicking yourself all year.
Like all gardening, growing amazing vegetables takes experience, practice, and a lot of trial and error. If you can get a few good fruits on your first try, that is an amazing success. Plants are uncooperative and weather is unpredictable, and getting the two to work together isn't always easy. Keep at it and you'll be rewarded with the bountiful harvest you've worked hard for.
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The Middle East conflict is framed as one of the most complex problems in the world. But, in reality, it's very simple. Israelis want to live in peace and are willing to accept a neighboring Palestinian state. And most Palestinians do not want Israel to exist. As Dennis Prager explains, this is really all you need to know. In 5 minutes, understand how Israel was founded, and how, since that auspicious day in 1948, its neighbors have tried to destroy it, again and again.
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Upmarket Contemporary House €338,300 €313,500 ref: BHJ02320
REDUCED in price - Situated 10 minutes from Vaiges and 20 minutes from TGV station, on a plot of more than 20,000m2, beautiful house architect of 246 m2, on one level, enclosed and wooded. Beautiful services.
Living area: 246 m2
Number of rooms: 8
Number of bedrooms: 5
Land area: 20,000 m2
Terrace: Yes
Number of Levels: 3
Construction year: 1987
Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom: 1
Garage, Box 1
Basement: With
Cellar: Yes
Habitation tax: 2200 Euros a year
Tax Fonciere: 2300 Euros a year
The department of Mayenne is part of the Pays de la Loire region at the crossroads with Brittany and the rest of inland France, the department is less discovered than its neighbours and the main town of Mayenne and Laval are worth a visit.
Charming villages are dotted around the countryside and make for interesting property hunting, it has long been the forgotten gem in North-west France so property prices are lower than in Normandy and Brittany.
The countryside offers nature reserves with interesting places to visit, the land being covered with large forests and panoramic countryside.
Paris is not far either and from Laval you can be in the centre of the capital via the TGV (high speed train) within 90 minutes. It is quickly accessible through airports, train stations and motorways.
We at Cle France specialise in Property for sale in France through our network of Agents and French Registered High Street Estate Agents. We have sold thousands of houses for sale in France over the years and have helped many find and buy their dream home in France.
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Sales continue to go from strength to strength for Auction House London with 80% of the lots listed, selling at last week's auction (Wednesday 31 July 2019).
It was a packed saleroom at the London Marriott Regents Park Hotel, where bidding at times was fast and furious.
Andrew Binstock, Director and Auctioneer at Auction House London, said, "It was a stunning result and compared to the average sales of 71.2% in the property auction sector generally, our figures are utterly exceptional.
A three bedroom semi in Wembley was one particular lot which attracted a lot of attention from bidders in the room. The property which was being sold by Brent Council was within walking distance of Wembley Stadium and needed complete modernisation. It was also close to the Metropolitan line and came with off street parking and a garage. Bidding started at £380,000 and quickly rose to £513,500, while barely missing a beat, with 17 bidders involved in the action at one point.
Another property which proved to be high on the wishlist of many buyers, was a three bedroom terrace in Hall Road in Isleworth. Once again the house needed total refurbishment and had the advantage of being within walking distance of Twickenham Stadium. Bidding opened at £315,000 and the property sold at £423,000.
Andrew adds: "In both cases we offered the bidders a totally unmodernised house with plenty of opportunity to add value. And with attractive guide prices creating an intense bidding war in a live auction room, conducted by a real auctioneer, it proved perfect conditions for an optimum sale price."


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Death is draped on the walls of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
From the front door of the sanctuary, around the back wall and up across the pulpit are photographs of dead people. Each week the Rev. Brian Coleman tapes photos of those who have died in mass shootings to the sanctuary walls. He said the church will continue to do so through the end of the year. To the pastor, it's a form of accountability as the national debate on gun violence heightens.
"I'm sure there are people in the congregation who wish I hadn't started this," Coleman said. "Sometimes when I put new pictures up, I hear people in the congregation saying 'Oh my, more dead people.'"
At first, not all of the church members agreed it was the right thing to do. But after more mass shootings and listening to Coleman preach about why he felt it was an important issue, more have started to agree with his methods, he said.
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Books About Hearing Loss
Today's blog is a review of books I have received from authors, and parents about hearing loss in children. We are always looking for books to read to kids with hearing loss so that they know they are not alone. some of these might be helpful. A Deaf Child's Journey to Hearing Published by…Read More
Making Story Books for Children
Books are critical parts of learning. When babies are born I always give books – even if I am giving other presents. And I include a note with the books telling baby to ask parents to read at least 10 books a day. A hit to the parents to read every day. Parents can also…Read More


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A British nursing home is on the defensive after local authorities learned it may have regularly hired prostitutes for its residents.
According to The Times of London, Chaseley nursing home in Eastbourne, England, is accused of regularly scheduling visits with sex workers, who meet residents in a special room and put a "special red sock" on the door for privacy. Caregivers are said to check on the rooms every fifteen minutes, the paper reported.
Chasely caters mostly to ex-soldiers.
Manager Sue Wyatt told British tabloid The Sun that a "third party consultant" handled the procurement of the sex workers, who helped residents with their "needs."
Helena Barrow, whom The Sun says is a Chaseley ex-manager, clarified further: Professionals offer a service that is both therapeutic to residents "frustrated" by "primeval needs" and helpful for the staff, she told The Sun.
"If you have a resident who is groping staff, one way of resolving that problem is to get a sex worker in who is trained to deal with that situation," Barrow said. "The fact is sex workers are allowed by law to sexually enable people but care workers are not."
The Inquisitr reports that the East Sussex County Council is nevertheless looking into the practice to make sure residents are not being harmed.
The council released a statement saying, "We will examine our concerns through the Pan-Sussex Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for Safeguarding Adults at risk. This has the potential to place vulnerable East Sussex residents at risk of exploitation and abuse."
In 2008, Bloomberg reported on a similar practice in a nursing home in Denmark. The Kildegaarden residence had made several calls to sex workers over a course of several years, according to the news site, but the practice was greeted with skepticism by some politicians.
Slate discussed sexual activity and sexual expression in nursing homes as part of the magazine's 2007 "Sex issue," writing that a survey found that year about a quarter of Americans between 75 and 85 were having sex. The article continues thus, in part:
There's no reason to think that nursing-home residents would be any less frisky, if left to their own devices. After all, we're talking about a mixed-sex population living in close quarters with almost endless amounts of free time. Already, staffers routinely field patient requests for personal lubricants, pornographic magazines, larger-size beds, and prescriptions for Viagra. And that's with the 1.6 million elderly residents who came of age before the sexual revolution. Within a few decades, nursing homes will be replete with the desires and expectations of almost 7 million liberated baby boomers.
Earlier this month, The Sun reported on a brothel planned and designed specifically for disabled clients who can travel outside the home. The non-profit Para Doxies in Milton Keynes, England, will offer transportation and will be wheelchair accessible.
"People have the same sexual urges whether they're disabled or not. Everyone deserves to experience and enjoy sexual contact," said former madam Becky Adams, who will head up Para Doxies.


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Ambassador Jan Eliasson, UN Deputy Secretary-General, launched a Call to Action on Sanitation on the eve of World Water Day in the presence of leaders of agencies within the UN system, the World Bank, governments, private sector and civil society. Darren Saywell, SWA Vice-Chair, attended the launch and recommended the DSG build on the success and progress of SWA to achieve the goals of this initiative.
With just over a thousand days for action before the 2015 MDG deadline, actors active in the water and sanitation sector took this opportunity to emphasize the scope of the issue, particularly the issue of open defecation. A general call to redoubling efforts to promote sanitation was made and actors agreed that they needed to regard this old problem from a new angle.
Ambassador Eliasson emphasized the key role of the Sanitation and Water for All initiative in putting WASH at the top of the political agenda. Referring to the 2012 High Level Meeting, which gathered finance and development ministers from around the world, he said, "it is one of the best meetings that I can recall". He also added that mobilization and coordinate efforts would be needed to achieve the goals of this initiative: "nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something [...] We must all mobilize to ensure sanitation and water for all" he said.
Darren Saywell took the opportunity to recommend SWA as a key facilitator as SWA has proven capacity to coordinate efforts. SWA's three way objective of building political engagement at the highest levels; fostering more informed decision making amongst political leaders and targeting Partners support to existing national planning processes could be a real asset to achieve the goals of this initiative and get closer to achieve 2015 MDG in Sanitation.
Watch the video (Jan Eliasson talks about SWA at 25 min)
On April 19, DSG talked about his Call to Action on Sanitation and the role of SWA during a conversation at the World Bank on Investing in Sanitation.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson joined UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake, World Bank Group Vice President of Sustainable Development Rachel Kyte, and American Standard Vice President Jim McHale for an online conversation about the economics and politics of sanitation. The conversation took place just one month after the DSG launched his own Call to Action on Sanitation, where he called for an end to open defecation by 2025 and pointed to SWA as a key platform for action. Of the 2012 SWA High Level Meeting, he said it was, "One of the best meetings I can recall" because it involved Finance Ministers and encouraged increasing budgets.
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'The Stand' is Apparently Now a 10-Hour CBS All Access Series
Posted on Friday, March 30th, 2018 by Chris Evangelista
A new adaptation of Stephen King's massive post-apocalyptic novel The Stand has been brewing for years. The Fault in our Stars and The New Mutants director Josh Boone has been attached to direct the adaptation since 2014, but the project has been delayed. Now, an update has arrived: The Stand might end up as a 10-hour CBS All Access series. More on The Stand series below.


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Q: Tourism tends to pick up in Atchison in the weeks leading up to Halloween. That's because the northeast Kansas community is not only beautiful to see in the fall, it's also a little bit spooky. Indeed, the Atchison Chamber of Commerce markets the community as the most haunted town in Kansas. What's the name of Atchsion's most famous haunted house?
A: the Sallie House
Atchison is said to have many haunted houses but none are as famous as the so-called "Sallie House." Unlike the numerous stately mansions for which the town is famous, the Sallie House is a plain, simple and nondescript home built around the turn of the 20th Century. According to legend, a doctor who once lived in the home performed an appendectomy on a young girl named Sallie but began the surgery before the anesthesia took full effect. Sallie screamed and soon died on the operating table. Read the full story here. Supposedly, Sallie has been haunting the house ever since.
Atchison is one of the oldest communities in Kansas, a river town blessed with an amazing number of magnificent homes. Gaze down the beautiful brick streets – lined with trees – and it's easy to believe that this town was once home to more millionaires per capita than any community in the nation (some say as many as 57 millionaires lived in Atchison at one time!). There is, however, a darker side to the architectural beauty of these magnificent old homes. Some are believed to contain otherworldly inhabitants. Whether you believe in such ghostly tales or not, you can see many of these homes by taking a "Haunted Trolley Tour" of Atchison, where you get to drive by many mansions and other spooky places. Visitors can purchase tickets through the Atchison Chamber and at the Santa Fe Depot.
Before you plan a trip to Atchison, you might want to check out the book Haunted Kansas, written by Topeka author Lisa Hefner-Heitz and published in October 1998. This well-researched book makes the claim that Atchison is "the most haunted town in Kansas"… and many residents agree. Find more details here.


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Sweet Potato Egg Nests
Good morning! Time for yummy weekend breakfast!! I have been on a sweet potato kick lately and wanted something a little different! My girls are in and out, busy, busy and so is Adam. These are great little breakfast protein packed individual finger casserole cakes! They would be perfect for camping! Oh, I really miss camping and fishing! We haven't been yet this year and these little gems would be perfect to take, heat up and share with friends! Let's just get to the recipe!
Sweet potato egg nests
2 Medium sweet potatoes
1 T Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Diced ham (or any meat you have in the fridge, or not meat-optional)
8 Eggs
1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (any milk would work, I prefer almond milk)
Take your sweet potatoes and shred them, place the shreds in a bowl with the melted coconut oil,1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well. In a greased cupcake pan put the mixture in the bottom and sides of each cupcake section. Press on the bottom and around the sides as pictured to make the "nest" and bake for 20 minutes on 350.
While the shreds are cooking, mix your eggs, milk and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and beat well. Add the diced ham and mix thoroughly. Pour the egg mixture into each cooked shredded potato section. Bake on 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the egg sections are done. Easy Peasy your nests are done!!
You really could add anything and everything that you want to this, like some green peppers, jalapeno, broccoli, anything! Make them like little Quiche. Just have fun and enjoy!
Toiletpaper Roll Firestarters
We love building fires in our firepit int the backyard. In the summer when you have friends or family over it is always fun to hang out in the backyard with a couple of beers around the fire! Adam always builds the fire and if it isn't a fast starting fire or if he has any problems he always pulls out the classic "lighter fluid" which I hate! It scares the crap out of me when he douces the wood and pit with fluid and then throws a match! Whommmmp! Instant large flames! Scary big! He does this when we are camping too, but in the backyard? Really!?!
I am so excited to have seen these great toilet paper roll firestarters and want to share with everyone! They work ahhh-mazing and rock a fire for sure! So easy, so simple, so ingenius! Not to mention totally frugal and they don't cost a dime! Save all of your empty toilet paper cardboard rolls, all of them because I have other ways to use them too that I will be sharing later! But first, back to the firestarters.
Now, this so difficult! High level difficulty for sure, you may also need supervision! Haha. Take your empty cardboard toilet paper roll, and stuff it full with dryer lint. Yep, directly from your dryer lint catcher. My lint catcher is quite full isn't it! Take the lint and roll it up tight.
You will want to just shove it all in one roll, one dryer lint "full" per toilet paper roll. I just keep a bag to collect all toilet paper rolls in the bathroom because there's no point wasting it when you can use it for these little gems or other crafts! Store the fire starters for easy access when having fires at your home or camping. Grab the marshmallows and lets have a fire!!
My backyard firepit. Good times!
Food Prep Day
Sunday fun day, it's food prep day. In the past I would always have good intentions while at the grocery store and buy a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy natural foods. Mornings are so busy trying to get everything ready for work and it would take too much time to get a lunch packed, washing, chopping and bagging after taking too much time getting ready to get to work early in the a.m.. Now I take some time on Sunday and get all lunches, breakfasts and a few dinners ready for the entire week. It takes a little planning, but the money that I save making sure everything is ready and portioned out for everyone to grab and go instead of letting it sit in the fridge and spoil is totally worth it! My only complaint….tripping over my dogs while they follow me around the kitchen! Poor guys smell everything cooking and are waiting for one tiny morsel to drop! Ha, ha!
I plan what meats I will cook for the particular week's lunches and I put that in crock pot Saturday night before going to bed so they are cooked and ready for portioning Sunday morning. This week was chicken and salsa. Place 5 frozen chicken breasts in the cock pot, cover them with a half to 3/4 jar of salsa just making sure the breasts are covered. In the morning, after coffee of course, shred them and portion into containers. You can heat and eat them with veggies, use with chips or make a shredded chicken salad.
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I was putting them in the fridge.
While the chicken is cooling, I boil 18 eggs and begin chopping. Wash, cut and portion into baggies or containers your cucumbers, cauliflower, carrots, celery, watermelon, cantaloupe and/or any others. I switch it up weekly for variety.
I like to make salads in a jar, they stay good and crispy for about 4-5 days. Wet ingredients on bottom, I use cottage cheese instead of dressing and finishing with lettuce on top so that when you empty it out on a plate it ends up being with lettuce on bottom and finishing with your wet ingredients on top. You can do this with fruits or pasta, any kind of salad that you'd like, get creative!
If your eating on a budget, the planning and eating all that you have really helps! Not to mention you won't be spending the extra dollars going out to lunch. Happy Sunday Prep Day!


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Erotic Romance, LGBTQ, Ménage or more, Multi-cultural/Multi-racial Romance
Dark and brooding, Adam Granger was always the bad boy out of reach—but now he's in Sarah Atkinson's bed, the morning after their twentieth high school reunion. When Adam beats a retreat to his Pacific Palisades estate, former good girl Sarah throws caution to the wind and pursues him.
Petite copper-skinned Maria Ramirez greets Sarah at Adam's front door. The former exotic dancer doesn't challenge Sarah's assumption she's the maid—how long will it take the dark-haired beauty to figure out Maria is Adam's live-in lover? Better yet, how long before Maria can entice her into their bed?
Determined not to rock his hard-won lifestyle, Adam resolves to push Sarah past her sexual limits so she'll leave. When she stays, he watches helplessly as the two women fall in love with each other. Will they shut him out? And, if they let him in, what must he sacrifice?
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Stories written by Adriana Kraft are done with a twist on the usual plots that you find within the genre. In this m/f/f ménage, the twist is the women fall for each other and the man is left to wonder where he stands.
It all starts when Sarah and Adam meet again at their twenty-year reunion. After a night of passion, Adam flees home to his live-in lover, Maria. Sarah has lusted/loved Adam for so long, she's not giving him up this time. So, she follows him home. I loved when Sarah mistook Maria's position in Adam's household.
Adam doesn't want to upset the balance he has in his house, so he's going to push all of Sarah's sexual boundaries, thinking she'll get scared and run. But Sarah takes everything Adam throws at her and loves it. When Maria and Sarah take the plunge and get together sexually, they find themselves falling for each other.
Adam has to figure out his place in the women's lives or if he wants to share at all.
There are secondary characters from Sarah's past that show up to complicate everyone's life. All of the characters are well-written; the sex scenes are scorching hot. The story flowed along nice and easy to read. This is another great read from Adriana Kraft.
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The Virginia EMS Scholarship Program (EMSSP) is managed by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services providing scholarship awards to current Virginia EMS Providers and those seeking to become EMS providers in the Commonwealth.
The scholarship program supports students who are accepted into an eligible Virginia approved initial certification program–EMR, EMT, Advanced EMT and Paramedic.
The scholarship program is not designed to provide 100% funding for a training program.
How To Apply
Virginia EMS Providers or students seeking to become EMS providers in Virginia will apply for the scholarship program through the Virginia EMS Portal. Students will receive an e-mail notification from the EMS Portal after they have been accepted into an eligible Virginia approved initial certification program. Applicants have 30-days from the official start date of the program in which they are enrolled to apply for a scholarship. Courses of less than 30-days in length have a 10-day application window. Eligibility windows cannot be extended, changed or reset by the Office.
Click here for the Virginia EMS Scholarship Program Quick Guide–which details the application process for students.
Student Eligibility
Student eligibility* is automatically determined by the Virginia EMS Portal and is based on the following eligibility criteria. The student:
- must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia;
- shall not have any current Office of EMS imposed enforcement action from the Division of Regulation and Compliance;
- must be enrolled in an eligible Virginia approved initial certification program;
- must have a valid social security number issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration; and
- must have paid tuition for the program in which you were enrolled.
Course Eligibility
Course eligibility* is automatically determined by the Virginia EMS Portal and is based on the following criteria. The course:
- must be a Virginia approved initial certification course;
- the course AND/OR the Education Coordinator who announced the course must be at or above the 16th percentile;
- the 16th percentile is a benchmark used to compare programs and instructors against their peers
- the course AND/OR the Education Coordinator shall not have any current OEMS imposed enforcement actions from the Division of Regulation and Compliance;
- the course AND/OR the Education Coordinator must be listed as an "open" course on the OEMS database allowing for enrollments from the public without discrimination;
- the course (or program) shall charge the same tuition rate for the program to all enrollees
Students will be required to sign a scholarship contract which should be carefully read before submitting the scholarship application.
* Eligibility for the Virginia EMS Scholarship Program will be determined on the start date for the course in which the student is enrolling.
How Award Amounts are Determined
Determining Baseline Funding
- Tuition costs are calculated based on the tuition rate and number of credit hours it takes to complete each level of EMS training in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
- The Office then determines baseline funding by considering several factors to include: 1) how much money will be available during the fiscal year, 2) the number of anticipated applicants, and 3) any system specific training priorities. Staff will then set the maximum percentage of the calculated VCCS tuition that the scholarship program will cover by certification level.
Fiscal Year 2021 Baseline Funding
Baseline funding per certification level is as follows:
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|Advanced EMT
Determining Additional Funding*
In addition to the baseline funding per certification level, the EMS Portal will look at four (4) Virginia Department of Health stressors, and potentially apply additional funding to the baseline award amount. Using the student/provider's home zip code, the EMS Portal will then calculate any additional funding based on the application of the following stressors:
- Health Profession Shortage Area Score
- Medically Underserved Area/Population Score
- Locality Fiscal Stress Index Score
- Return to Localities Score
* A student/provider is not guaranteed to receive additional funding if they reside in an locality which has no stressors.
Awardee Expectations
The Awardee becomes immediately responsible for payment in full to the State if they do not meet the following*:
- successful completion of their training program.
- successful testing obtaining Virginia certification at the level of training.
- affiliation with a licensed Virginia EMS agency for a minimum of one (1) year.
- compliance with all applicable Code of Virginia and EMS Regulations as well as the Training Program Administration Manual
- notifying the Office of EMS of any change in legal name, address change or criminal/civil charges within five (5) days of the event.
* For full disclosure, be sure to read the scholarship contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following links are to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for the Virginia EMS Scholarship Program. Please check the FAQ page below before contacting the Office of EMS with questions about the program.
Scholarship Coordinator
The coordinator for the Virginia EMS Scholarship Program is Jackie Hunter. Jackie can be reached via e-mail at: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Faculty Profile:Showing content for Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo 2019
Amy Williams, AIA, LEED APVice President, Managing PrincipalHDR
Amy, an award-winning architect, began her career at HDR as the Managing Principal of the Los Angeles office, where she led its growth from a single-market studio to a diversified practice serving the health, education/science/tech and civic markets. Her strength in practice-building relies on balancing design advancements and client satisfaction. With more than 22 years of architectural experience, she is passionate about delivering value and inspirational design. Her planning and organizational skills focus design teams on innovation, inspiring them to resolve programmatic demands with creativity. Amy has led key projects, including Intermountain Healthcare's Utah Valley Replacement Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Chino Grand Medical Office Building, and the Mayo Clinic Generose Expansion Project at St. Mary's Campus in Rochester.
Session Participation:SPEAKER: Repainting the Portrait: Hospital Replacement and Corporate Culture


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Highway 11 Hardwood Hunting Land
Jasper County, Georgia
73.63 +/- Acres
Parcel #/ID: 009 004
Hunting and homesite property on Highway 11 in Jasper County, Georgia with springs, creeks, paved road frontage, fields, beaver ponds, huge hardwood draws and more! This tract checks all the boxes. Over 1,300 feet of paved road frontage with multiple great access points, on the well known Hwy 11 between Mansfield and Monticello. A wildlife haven complete with all the diversity in habitat necessary to attract and hold tons of deer, turkey, doves, ducks and more. This is a true outdoorsmans' property compacted in an affordable package. The hardwood draws are loaded with white oaks, red oaks, walnuts, water oaks, hickory and more with mixtures of old growth pine stands and some younger for excellent bedding and cover areas. Come see this property, I can assure you it would be time well spent for all that it has to offer!
Estimated Acres:
36 +/- acres in hardwood draws
30 +/- acres in 20 plus year unthinned natural regeneration pine stands
4 +/- acre front field
2 +/- acre back field
1.5+/- acre beaver ponds
Legal Description:
Property Highlights:
Impressive and desirable property with so many different features to offer.
Ideal for hunting and recreational use.
Huge and hard to come by old growth hardwood draws with natural springs leading to a beaver pond.
Loaded with wildlife and the diverse habitat to supply them all their daily needs.
Paved road frontage and easy access to power for any type of new construction.
Call Cameron Smith at 678.409.0846 today to schedule a time to see the property!
Taxes: $359/year (2017) (Call Agent for Details)
Elementary School: Jasper County
Middle School: Jasper County
High School: Jasper County
Covenants/Restrictions: CUVA
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|Septic Needed
Well Needed
Utilities: Septic Needed, Well Needed
Zoning: Agricultural
Terrain: Rolling
Road Frontage: State, Paved
Showing: Vacant
Listing ID#: 1155856


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Johann Haviland - 6 salad plates with roses - Eva Zeisel design - 1970s vintage
Regular price $24.00
Five salad plates by Johann Haviland, Bavaria. China is an Eva Zeisel blank with pink and gray roses and platinum banding. Also known as pattern JOH203. Blends well with other china on the Eva Zeisel white blank.
SIZE 7 5/8" diameter
CONDITION Very good. No noted flaws.
This is a vintage item. It has been used and loved and it has a history. Please examine photos carefully and ask questions, as we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.


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III MEF Band, University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra strengthen ties through music
III MEF Band, University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra strengthen ties through music
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- The theater was filled with the trill sounds of clarinets and flutes balanced by the low rumble of the bass drum. The notes were clear as the musicians prepared for a concert the multinational audience would not soon forget.
Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Band and students of the University of the Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club performed a combined concert March 14 at the Camp Foster Theater.
The event continued the ongoing friendly relationship between the Marines and university students. This marked the second such concert the two bands have performed together.
The III MEF Band is an important outlet into the local community, according to Gunnery Sgt. Francisco M. Gaxiola, the III MEF Band's enlisted conductor. The band often performs at community relations events, demonstrating to Okinawa residents that Marines are not just stationed on island, but are part of the community as well.
The university students were the first to take the stage. The band played Japanese musical pieces throughout its set, including a tribute to the popular Super Mario Bros. video game.
"I feel it was a very successful concert," said Takeshi Takasaki, conductor of the University of Ryukyus Wind Orchestra Band Club. "Music is a universal language, and even though we played Japanese-style songs, everyone enjoyed themselves."
Next, the Marines filled the theater with jazz music, including percussion and saxophone solos, which had the audience clapping along during the performance.
As the concert drew to a close, the two bands shared the stage to play together during the final set.
"Working with the (university students) during this event was a great experience for both of us," said Cpl. David V. Kelley, a percussionist with the III MEF Band.
Although the III MEF Band and university students experienced some difficulties when communicating, sharing music helped break down the language barrier between the two bands.
"Collaborating with another band was a little struggle," said Lance Cpl. Gaige T. Murillo, a clarinetist with the III MEF Band. "When working with the MEF Band, we are always practicing together and we know what everyone's capabilities are. We only had two rehearsals with the (University of Ryukyus) band. Getting over that language barrier was a unique experience."
Even with a limited amount of practice time, the Marines and university students were able to combine their talents and entertain the crowd.
"I am very happy that university students and Marine band members joined forces," said Takasaki. "Even though we had some difficulty because we had long intervals between rehearsals, when I conducted the last song "Takarajima" (Treasure Island), I felt the unity between the two bands. It was a great success, and I felt really happy."
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R'N'B icon Ruby Turner finally makes an appearance in the Lake District this autumn, following a postponement earlier this year.
The legendary singer will arrive at the Theatre by the Lake, in Keswick, on Sunday September 30, having had to cancel her February performance in unavoidable circumstances.
Ruby began her stellar musical career back in the 1980s, touring with Culture Club and then launched a successful solo career with soul, jazz and R'n'B hits such as I'd Rather Go Blind and It's Gonna Be Alright.
A regular musical partner of Jools Holland - the two have played Cumbria together a few times - Turner has also worked with the likes of Bryan Ferry, Mick Jagger, UB40, The Temptations, Steve Winwood, and The Four Tops.
Ruby's solo career has spawned many hits including her biggest, It's Gonna Be Alright, making number one in the US R'n'B charts. Between 1986 and 1995, eight of her singles appeared in the UK singles chart, during which time she also released the album The Motown Songbook, on which she performed with Motown legends the Four Tops, the Temptations and Jimmy Ruffin.
She is best known for her albums and single releases, as well as her work as a session backing vocalist. She has written songs that have been covered by artists including Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest.
On New Year's Eve 1999, she sang the National Anthem for Queen Elizabeth II, Prime minister Tony Blair and other dignitaries at the opening of the Millennium Dome, in London, and has also sang on the BBC's Jools' Annual Hootenanny from 2007 to 2017.
She was awarded an MBE in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to music.
Tickets for the show on Sunday September 30 are available from the Theatre by the Lake box office.


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This is a past Event
Lower Ninth Social Ride
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
6:00 – 9:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge Dauphine St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Running Late? Meet us at 7:30pm at 5130 Charters St.
NOLA Social Ride will be leading this tour of the Lower Ninth Ward
Ever wonder what is going on with rebuilding the Lower Nine?
Come on this very special NOLA Social Ride. In addition to featuring rebuilding projects, the ride will go along a potential new bike path from River to Bayou that would help revitalize the area.
The Ride
6pm gathering with ride starting at 7:00pm
Miss the start? Come to 5130 Charters St. for a 7:30pm start
7:45pm – Tour a Global Green House
8:30pm – Bayou Bienvenue Rebuilding
9:00pm – Tour Make It Right house of Resident Robert Green
See the vast open lots that dominate an almost rural setting within a city limit.
Gold Partners
For more Events, please see the Events Calendar, or visit the Events Archives


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Hollywood Movies featuring Kauai
The island of Kauai has reportedly been featured in some popular Hollywood flicks and TV shows.
The number of these features exceed more than 70 of these films.
The first installment of Jurassic Park was filmed here as was the musical South Pacific.
A lot of Elvis Presley's films were filmed here as well and these films include Blue Hawaii and a number of other popular Elvis films as well.


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Fully illustrated with 123 oil paintings! A stunning and cinematic combination of art and novel, wih full color work on every page, not unlike the format of Gurney's Dinotopia. From renowned artist Gregory Manchess comes a lavishly painted novel about the son of a famed polar explorer searching for his stranded father, and a lost city buried under snow in an alternate future. When it started to snow, it didn't stop for 1,500 years. The Pole Shift that ancient climatologists talked about finally came, the topography was ripped apart and the weather of the world was changed—forever.
Now the Earth is covered in snow, to unknown depths in some places. In this world, Wes Singleton leaves the academy in search of his father, the famed explorer Galen Singleton, who was searching for a lost city until his expedition was cut short after being sabotaged. But Wes believes his father is still alive somewhere above the timberline.
Gorgeous artwork by a Spectrum award-winning artist, who has done countless books, including one of the Wandering Star Conan collections. Manchess worked with us to create a special illustrated bookplate for his Conan edition back in 2005, and we have included this with his new book, signed by him.
Here's more about Manchess from his own website:
The award-winning painter, Gregory Manchess has worked as a freelance illustrator for nearly forty years on advertising campaigns, magazines, and book covers.
His work has appeared on covers and for feature stories of National Geographic Magazine, Time, Atlantic Monthly, and The Smithsonian. Gregory's excellent figure work has led to numerous commissions for stamps by the US Postal Service, including the Mark Twain stamp and the recently released March On Washington stamp.
With Gregory's passion for history, the National Geographic Society sent him on expedition to record the exploits of explorer David Thomson, and chose his work to illustrate the adventures of the first discovery of an actual pirate ship for the traveling exhibition, Real Pirates: The Untold Story of The Whydah, from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship.
Widely awarded within the industry, Manchess exhibits frequently at the Society of Illustrators in New York. His peers at the Society presented him with their highest honor, the coveted Hamilton King Award.
Gregory is included in Walt Reed's latest edition of "The Illustrator in America, 1860-2000." He lectures frequently at universities and colleges nationwide and gives workshops in painting at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, and the Illustration Master Class in Amherst, MA.
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Item Code ABOTH Publisher Saga Press Publish Date 2017 ISBN 9781481459235 Binding Hard Cover - No Dustjacket Dimensions 9x11 # Pages 240pg Color Full Color
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text: Out of the mouths of babes! I was helping with our 5th and 6th grade celebration tonight when one of the kids asked the question, What does it mean to be saved? I know she was serious and I think the rest of kids wanted to hear the answer. They can be so inquisitive. Our leaders tried to answer the question quickly but I think it requires and deserves a much longer answer. At the time we were running late for our final activity of the evening. I must admit that I thought briefly about doing a brain dump of everything I know about Christianity. Instead I let the leaders do the talking and let the conversation end naturally. Tomorrow I will talk with the leaders and coach where necessary. She will get her answer and hopefully much more.


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(Recipe #24, page 167)
Ingredients: ½ pound flour [1-3/4 cups], 3 ounces of butter, ⅜ quart [1-1/2 cups] of milk. 2 tablespoons of sugar, 6 eggs, lemon peel or 8 ground bitter almonds, and 1½ teaspoons of salt. Continue reading
(Recipe #24, page 167)
Ingredients: ½ pound flour [1-3/4 cups], 3 ounces of butter, ⅜ quart [1-1/2 cups] of milk. 2 tablespoons of sugar, 6 eggs, lemon peel or 8 ground bitter almonds, and 1½ teaspoons of salt. Continue reading
(Recipe #23, pages 166 – 167)
Ingredients: good cooking apples, preserves for filling them, ¼ pound of butter, ¼ pound of flour [a little less than 1 cup], ¼ pound [1/2 cup] of sugar, 6 eggs, ¼ quart [1 cup] of milk, and the peel of half a lemon. Continue reading
(Recipe #15, page 121)
Place a pie-crust rim around a deep dish, fill the dish with peeled, quartered apples and sprinkle layers generously with sugar and lemon peel or cinnamon. In springtime, if the apples are no longer tender and juicy, add a couple of cups of wine and lemon slices. Then place the crust on top and proceed as described in no. 9.
Note: This pie can also be made with plums or cherries.
Translated by David Green.
(Recipe #153, page 115)
If one has prepared the goose for roasting as in I, then stuff with an apple cut in four pieces. This can be mixed with raisins or currants or with dried and blanched plums. In some regions, the goose is stuffed with cooked chestnuts or with small potatoes and a little salt, or with forcemeat.
Then sew the goose shut and place it in the roasting pan. Salt it, add a little water, and cover tightly. Let cook until almost done. Then uncover and roast, basting often, occasionally adding a little boiling water to the pot.
The goose must roast until it is crispy, golden brown, but not too brown. The gravy should also have a light brown color.
To serve, remove the strings. Prepare the gravy as for a turkey.
Cooking time is 2-1/2 – 3 hours.
(Recipe #148, page 114)
The duck may be roasted stuffed or unstuffed. Use quartered apples and currants to stuff the duck, or better take finely chopped heart, lungs, liver, and stomach (with its membrane removed), adding creamed butter half the size of an egg, 2 eggs, ⅓ pound of wheat bread soaked in cold water and well pressed, nutmeg, and salt. Or following English practice fill the cavity with onions, sage, rue, and salt.
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(Recipe #49, page 88)
Since the casing is easily torn when the sausage is being fried, it is a good idea to put it first in a pot with almost boiling water for ¼ hour (it must not boil) to heat it thoroughly. Then heat butter on the stove until it begins to brown, place the sausage in very hot dish, and pour the butter over it. This is superb with applesauce, but it is also very good with potatoes and apples.
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(Recipe #48, pages 87 – 88)
This economical and tasty dish for everyday meals can be made at any time, using either beef or pork, or even boiled soup meat or a tough roast (in which case a generous amount of pork fat should be chopped together with the meat). If scrapple is cooked long enough, it can be kept in an open container in a cool, well-ventilated place for up to 8 days in summer and 14 days in winter; it is therefore also recommended as a dish to have on hand as needed. Continue reading
(Recipe #45, page 87)
Cut soup meat into thin slices, place the fatty pieces on the bottom of a small kettle with the rest on top, sprinkle some salt and cloves over it, and simmer covered for a short time. Meanwhile peel, core, and slice sour apples and put them on top of the meat; pour a few tablespoons of water in from the side, cook until the apples are done, and serve the meat without stirring.
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(Recipe #15, page 70)
This dish, following the instructions above, is best prepared with a small piece of lean pork already cooked until half done; otherwise use fat and butter.
The pears must be almost done before adding the boiled potatoes. Stir in some vinegar when serving, but do not let the potatoes become too mushy.
Instead of vinegar, a few sour apples can be added to the pears after the potatoes. Like all potato dishes of this sort, this dish must be not be overcooked. If no pork has been included, use whatever is available; some kind of vinegared meat is most appropriate.
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(Recipe #14, page 70)
Parboil the potatoes briefly, then boil them in fresh salted water until done. Peel sour apples cut into quarters or slices, remove the core, and wash well. Add them to the potatoes along with butter.
After the potatoes and apples have become quite soft, mash them thoroughly together; if the puree is too dry, add milk and heat it through. Continue reading


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Big Little Lies Season 2 Was Heavily Re-Edited Without Director
Big Little Lies season 2 was substantially re-edited during post-production without director Andrea Arnold's involvement, according to a new report. Fans were naturally wary when HBO ordered a second round of Big Little Lies after its highly-decorated freshman run. After all, season 1 had already covered the entirety of author Liane Moriarty's source novel and was originally designed to function as a limited series. Fortunately, the series' new slate of episodes have gone over exceptionally well with critics and general audiences since season 2 began airing in early June.
In addition to series newcomer Meryl Streep's efforts as Mary Louise Wright – the mother of Perry (Alexander Skarsgård), the abusive husband who was killed at the end of season 1 – and the work from the returning cast, reviewers have taken well to Arnold's direction and the way the show has committed to fully wrestling with the fallout of its first season's finale. However, according to a new report, season 2 doesn't actually represent Arnold's creative vision. Far from it, she was allegedly locked out of the season's editing altogether, despite being praised by her cast, crew, and HBO throughout production.
The news hales from IndieWire, which has learned from multiple trusted sources close to the production that Arnold was granted free rein by HBO and the show's producers to shoot Big Little Lies season 2 in the same style as her critically acclaimed films like Fish Tank and American Honey. Once filming had wrapped, though, the network and showrunner David E. Kelley brought Jean-Marc Vallée (who helmed season 1) into post-production to rework her footage and make it feel more like the show's original season. IndieWire's sources also allege that this was the plan from the start (to eventually have Vallée take over, that is), and that Arnold was – for (currently) unexplained reasons – not told this ahead of time.
Ultimately, Arnold was unable to finalize a complete cut of a single episode before Vallée came in and essentially took over. The latter, who had initially passed on season 2 because he was preoccupied with HBO's Sharp Objects adaptation at that time, subsequently scheduled seventeen days of reshoots and additional photography in order to help further reshape the season. And while HBO has now issued a statement claiming that they and Big Little Lies' executive producers are all "extremely proud" of Arnold's contributions to the series, IndieWire's article indicates that she had little actual input on season 2 after Vallée returned to the fold.
Frankly, assuming that this report is accurate, it's a pretty bad look for HBO. It suggests that Arnold was told that she would be free to shape Big Little Lies season 2 in her own style, but that the series' producers never really intended to uphold that promise and didn't actually explain their greater plans to her. At the same time, they continued to play up her creative involvement throughout production and editing in order to benefit from the positive publicity that came with having hired a celebrated female director to work on a show that has long prided itself on being a drama that features women in major capacities on both sides of the camera. However one feels about season 2's actual quality, these behind the scenes issues are a mess to unpack.
NEXT: What Do Big Little Lies' Drowning Dreams Really Mean?
Big Little Lies season 2 continues this Sunday on HBO.
Source: IndieWire
2019-07-12 02:07:35
Sandy Schaefer


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Classroom Floor Cleaning at the Lakelands Academy
Last month we published an article called "Planning for the Big School Holiday Clean" discussing how schools and colleges up and down the country will soon be making classroom floor cleaning and maintenance plans for the summer recess. With no students using the facilities it's an ideal time to carry out a deep clean.
Many establishments still employ old fashioned (mop and bucket) methods for cleaning their floors and we are always more than happy to pay them a visit and demonstrate how a modern scrubber dryer can do the same job more effectively and quicker.
This point was not lost on the head of maintenance at the at Lakelands Academy in Shropshire who had requested a demonstration to see what these machines can do.
Classroom Floor Cleaning at the Lakelands Academy
Situated at the edge of the rural town of Ellesmere, in the beautiful 'Lake District' of Shropshire, Lakelands Academy caters for children between the ages of eleven and sixteen and has a capacity for 580 pupils.
In recent years the academy has undergone ambitious refurbishment and new build projects including a Science building housing 5 laboratories and classrooms, a new suite of purpose-built classrooms, a complete refurbishment of the English Faculty and a new suite of rooms for the Arts Faculty are amongst the many improvements.
With such a large facility to clean and wishing to prepare for the "the big clean" during the summer holidays, they were keen to get things sorted, after all, this dry weather sadly isn't going to last forever, and they also want to be ready for those 580 wet, dirty feet coming through the entrances during the long winter months which would make classroom floor cleaning a regular task.
Floor Cleaning Demonstration with a Viper Fang 24T
Having discussed their needs with the head of maintenance in an earlier phone conversation we were aware of their needs including like many schools the fact that they were on a tight budget. We were also told that the machine would be mainly used for cleaning the floors in the classrooms and corridors, all of which were concrete with a vinyl covering.
With all this in mind we decided to take along an ex demo Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer. The machine is battery powered and with a 66-litre tank to hold the cleaning solution it can clean up to 2,400 m2 of flooring per hour. Additionally, its only 66cm wide and so will be to navigate around the school classrooms and corridors without problem.
The cleaning manager was very impressed and being a demonstration machine, we were able to provide the school with a good price should they wish to purchase the machine that included the usual warranty. Having consulted with the school's finance officer the offer was accepted and they able to take delivery of the machine there and then. Naturally before leaving we spent time giving the cleaning team training on its operation and maintenance, all part of the service.
Machine Cleaning School Classrooms and Corridors in Ellesmere
For pricing and further information please visit the following page on the A3 Machines website: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/equipment-sales/scrubber-driers-and-cleaning-machines/viper-fang-24t-battery-operated-scrubber-dryer
To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration on the Viper Fang Scrubber Dryer please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/contacts/


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Gordon Klingenschmitt, the supreme moron of the Colorado state legislature, is back on his radio show, now that Colorado's latest legislative session has ended. His controversial statements have, in the past, angered even some of his fellow Republicans, but he's one of those religious right-wingers that doesn't seem to care. He's upset about Colorado legalizing pot, because the hallucinations it causes are actually invitations for demons to possess users.
First off, even the National Institutes of Health say that pot itself does not cause hallucinations. They do list some undesirable side effects, which can include red eyes and dry mouth, and panic and paranoia. Those last two are more common in first-time users, and people who already have a psychiatric illness.
It doesn't list hallucinations, though. What it does say is that pot is sometimes cut with other drugs that do cause hallucinations. That's likely where the myth that people on pot hallucinate comes from. The problem, though, is that spreading that myth in the name of morality is just flat-out stupid and wrong. Klingenschmitt described so-called pot hallucinations this way, according to Right Wing Watch:
"When you begin hallucinating, I'm told, and you begin seeing these images, do you think that's coming from the spirit of God? No. You're having apparitions and you are seeing and interacting with and welcoming to rule your heart a demonic spirit of drunkenness. That's not recreational. It's evil."
His biblical evidence for this is 1 Peter 5:8, which talks about being of sober mind. He asks his listeners if they really want to be devoured by the devil, which, obviously, will happen when you smoke pot.
In the past, he's argued that his god didn't actually place pot on Earth as one of the herbs cited in Genesis 1:29, but rather, says that the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate may have been pot. He said, on that show, that the Bible never actually uses the word "apple," but it does use "forbidden weed." So the "weed" that they ate in the Garden of Eden that caused the fall of man could have been pot. Therefore, pot is evil.
The main problem here is not actually what he's saying, but the fact that he's condemning people for not sharing his beliefs, which is, sadly, typical of the religious right. If he thinks pot is of the devil, and makes you see evil demons that will then come and take up residence in your heart, fine. He doesn't have to smoke it or eat it. It's not his business what other people do, however, and trying to make it his business by preaching a lie is just hypocritical. Isn't lying a sin, too?
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