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Once at the quaint 'Village in the Rainforest', explore at your own leisure. The daily Heritage Markets are a nod to the ingrained arts culture of Kuranda. You'll find woodwork, jewellery, and more.
After a coach pick-up from your Cairns or Nothern Beaches accommodation you'll be taken to Tjapukai Cultral Park where you will be immersed in an exploration of the worlds oldest living cultre. You will learn about the creation story, take parkt in traditional dance and song, learnt to throw a returning boomerang. Enjoy lunch at Tjapuaki, or head up to Kuranda where you can grab a bite to eat at one of the many cafes.
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway will be your mode of transport to Kuranda. Gliding over rainforest canopy you'll take in spectacular views of Cairns, the Coral Sea, and the tropical landscape.
Once at the quaint 'Village in the Rainforest', explore at your own leisure. The daily Heritage Markets are a nod to the ingrained arts culture of Kuranda. You'll find woodwork, jewellery, and more. Venture along one of the surrounding tracks, or explore one of the top wildlife attractions such as Kuranda Koala Gardens.
Your return-leg home aboard the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway will depart at 3.30pm, taking you on a journey through tunnels and past waterfalls tumbling into deep ravines. Once at Freshwater Station you'll be transferred back to your accommodation.
After a coach pick-up from your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation you'll be taken to Tjapukai Cultural Park. The exact time of collection depends on where you're staying, but expect an approximate pick-up time of around 8.15 – 8.30am.
Your time at Tjapukai will be filled with a range of interactive experiences, where you'll discover more than you thought possible about the world's oldest living culture. You'll wander through the 'History and Heroes' exhibition, a homage to Indigenous heroes past and present; you'll learn about the intricacies of playing the didgeridoo; you'll learn about tribal law; you'll discover all there is to know about bushfoods and their medicinal qualities; and you'll even have a chance to throw a returning boomerang.
Tjapukai's Flame Tree restaurant will serve up a buffet of native tastes and fresh salads. After this, you'll head to the nearby Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Terminal for approximately 12.45pm. This lunch option means you'll have slightly less time in Kuranda, but 1.5 hours it's still a good stint to soak up the village atmosphere and see the sights.
If you haven't opted for lunch at Tjapukai, you'll head to the Skyrail Terminal after your tour to board your gondola at around midday. Gliding over rainforest canopy you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Coral Sea, Barron River, and tropical landscape.
Along the way, there are two rainforest stations. The first is Red Peak Station, where we recommend you join the complimentary ranger-guided tour, as you'll learn so much more about the World Heritage-listed area than you would just reading the signs. The second stop is at Barron Falls Station. Here you'll have access to the CSIRO Rainforest Interpretation Centre.
Once you've arrived at Kuranda, you'll have two hours to explore at your own leisure (or 1.5 hours if you've had lunch at Tjapukai). Grab a spot on the verandah of Frogs Restaurant for a bite to eat before wandering through the Heritage Markets to check out the stalls selling local arts and crafts. Or venture along the range of walking paths; there's a track suitable for every age or fitness level. Or perhaps you'd like to explore one of the top tourist attractions, including Birdworld, Australia's largest butterfly sanctuary, or the Kuranda Koala Gardens. Discounts are provided as part of the Kuranda Boarding Pass; however, the cost of final entry is at your own expense.
For your return leg home make sure you're at the Kuranda Scenic Railway Station 15 minutes prior to the 3.30pm departure. Winding through tunnels, across bridges, past thick rainforest, breathtaking views, and waterfalls tumbling into deep ravines, you'll understand how lives were lost during the construction of this magnificent railway line in the late 1800s. The informative audio commentary brings the stories of the historic railway to life.
The journey will take approximately 90 minutes, which includes a stop along the way at the Barron Falls lookout. When sugar cane fields start to dominate the view, you know you're nearing Freshwater Station where your coach transfer will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation.
January - December
Closed Christmas Day
Does not operate in severe weather conditions or during scheduled maintenance
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Wheelchairs cannot exceed 630mm in width and 950mm in length.
The cableway will be paused to assist with boarding for all mobility impaired guests.
Wheelchairs must have handles to assist loading
Wheelchairs must be capable of being tilted back during loading
Complimentary ranger-guided tour at Red Peak Station
Printed information provided at Tjapukai and also in the form of the Kuranda Boarding Pass, which provides a detailed tour itinerary
Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities at all 4 stations
Ramp access to boardwalks at the 2 scenic viewing stations
Access to CSIRO Interpretation Centre at Barron Falls Station
Ramp accessibility to front entrance.
Cultural village accessible and on ground level.
Wheelchair area at top of theatre seating area
Restaurant area fully accessible
Tactile paving & braille information throughout park
Visual information provided.
2 designated wheelchair toilets located near the Dance Theatre
Wheelchair lifts onto train carriage at Freshwater and Kuranda stations
Cairns Train Station level with platforms
Wheelchairs cannot exceed 630mm in width and 950mm in length
No wheelchair access facilities at Barron Falls Station
Wheelchair compliant ramps at all stations
Maximum 4 dedicated wheelchair areas on each train located in central carriages
Information in braille at Cairns Station
Audio commentary during train journey
Visual information provided
1 wheelchair accessible toilet on board all train services and at Cairns, Freshwater and Kuranda Stations
If you require disabled access please advise at time of booking.
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
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Have you been trying to use chat rooms in Kingston but you never had any success in the past? There are very good chances that you are not using it correctly. If all you do when you get into a chat room is to follow the discussions, then this is the wrong way to use the rooms. If you want to have some success with the chat rooms, consider hitting up on members, especially those who tend to think the way you think. Talk naughty, mingle with them and if possible, slide into their inboxes and start private chats with them. This is how you get the most out of using chat rooms for finding singles in Kingston. But if you do nothing, you will get nothing.
The main reasons why most people go to chat rooms is to try and find single men and ladies they can date. However, this is not the only that you can do in a chat room. Some people will join the chats just as a way to pass time, see what other are talking about while other will join the chats to just be naughty by trying to hit on as many possible women as they will manage. The chat room is also a fertile ground for people looking for casual encounters. If you belong to this category, just know that you can always find hookups in a moment's notice, and these usually come no commitments. You do your thing and that is the end of story.

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Review – Detective Comics #980 (DC Comics)
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: James Tynion IV
Artwork: Scott Eaton (pencils), Wayne Faucher (inks), John Kalisz (colours)
Letters: Sal Cipriano
Release Date: 9th May 2018
Tim Drake leads the assault on the allies of the Bat while under the control of Ulysses and Brother Eye. Elsewhere, Batman and Batwoman team up in a desperate plan to stop the dark future Saviour envisioned from becoming a reality, only to realise that they can't do it alone.
James Tynion IV has been putting the beatdown on the Bat-Family for the longest time but once again it is time for things to escalate, and this time our heroes are forced to endure some severe psychological warfare. Kate gets to witness the final moments of her betrayal as she leads the Colony on a search-and-destroy mission to the Batcave whilst Stephanie and Cassandra get a glimpse into an alternate timeline. Tynion tests the resolve of these battle-hardened crime fighters and the result is laid bare for all to see.
Scot Eaton delivers a visually striking book featuring Brother Eye-controlled OMACs with gleaming red eyes and matching Bat insignia. No less threatening is Tim as "Dark" Batman, leading his horde of cyber-zombie killers, with John Kalisz's colours bringing them to life as shadow and crimson death. The result of Eaton and Kalisz's union is a fast-paced and nightmarish sequence of events that really hammers home the threat level and imminent danger everyone is in.
The story is a smartly written one and it reaches out to legacy readers with nostalgia tipped tendrils as we see the previous continuity hinted at. Even without prior knowledge of what came before, the sequence towards the end is a powerful one and one that is likely to resonate with readers both old and new. The relative unease between the members of the Bat-Family is on full show with the cracks in their relationships never more apparent. However, they continue the fight and each piece of the machine does its job to startling effect.
The story is nearing its conclusion and knowing both the creative team and the antagonist there is likely to be fireworks before all's said and done. It will be very interesting to see how the end of this tale effects the relationships of what was once an unbreakable team and their ability to stay together. The series continues to be an intense and thrilling high stakes adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Rating: 5/5.
The writer of this piece was: Dave MacPhail
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This is at the heart of any explicit or implicit selection process that creates the canon of any field.
Translating the female voice, a piece recently published on Varsity.co.uk cites the limited number of English translations of the works of popular female French writers from the late 1600s and early 1700s. These writers were part of a group that wrote about fairy tales. The writers were Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy, Charlotte-Rose de Caumont La Force, Marie-Jeanne Lhéritier, and Charles Perrault. This last name on the list is the only man among this group. In fact, it was Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy who coined the term "contes de fées" (fairy tales) that came to define a literary genre. Yet the name most associated with fairy tales is Charles Perrault.
Who were these women and, 300 years later, why is it so difficult to find an English translation of their work? Let me focus on one of these women.
Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy, born in either 1850 or 1851 and a member of the nobility, was given away in marriage at the age of 15. Her husband was accused of treasonous speech against the king, spent 3 years in the Bastille after which he convinced the court that it was his accusers who were treasonous. They were executed instead. It deserves mentioning that these accusers were said to be the lovers of his wife, Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy and her mother. Her mother fled to England and Mme d'Aulnoy escaped arrest by hiding in a church. Other intrigues ensued that make for salacious reading for those who love 300-year-old soap operas. But when the dust settled Mme d'Aulnoy retired from Paris social life and for the next twenty years pursued a life as a writer. She was widely published and so well regarded that she was elected to membership of the Paduan Accademia dei Ricovatri in Italy. Among these writings were two collections of fairy tales. The account in Wikipedia describes her fairy tales in this way, "... Much of her writing created a world of animal brides and grooms, where love and happiness came to heroines after surmounting great obstacles."
If you search Amazon.com for Charles Perrault you'll find 675 results. Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy yields 140 results. Charlotte-Rose de Caumont La Force returns 32 results. Marie-Jeanne Lhéritier 15 results.
What's the point here? Equal opportunity does not mean equal outcomes. Should there be an equal number of English translations for all works of French literature? Of course not. But in the case described here, there was a 3 to 1 ratio of women to men. Each of them was a successful writer. Yet the man has had significantly more English translations - and into other languages as well - than his female contemporaries. The net result amplifies itself over time. If there is an English translation of a literary work then it must have been worth translating. That, in turn, begets other English translations.
Again, why should we care if there are English translations of writers who wrote over 300 years ago? Because we perpetuate a false version of history if we don't fairly represent their contributions to the literary activities of that time. That's an injustice both to the women of that time and to everyone today. We all deserve the right to see an accurate representation of history.
Publishers, translators, academicians should make a dedicated effort to more accurately represent the work that was done by everyone of that era. They should do this not to diminish the work of Charles Perrault or even to claim the superiority of his female contemporaries. But once again, there should be an honest account of historical events.
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This is a tale of an author, whose work was so popular that his book was translated into 25 languages. But, believing that only he could do the English language version justice, reserved for himself, the right to translate it into English. That was not fated to be, as he died before completing the work. His granddaughter and another translator completed that work.
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Annabel got aqua beads for her birthday so she has been making little things every evening.
For the ring we used just a strip of cereal box, painted and overed in mod podge.
And I thought to make one for myself too:
It makes a nice party bag filler for the Under The Sea birthday party :)
The tutorial for these little cute boxes is here.
Linked to "The Play Aademy", "Craft Schooling Sunday"
So pretty – fit for any mermaid!
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text: creativehum 283 Report post Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) The following points are a given: I know I can do whatever I want. I'm looking for folks with experience with starting off a KAP campaign who might have wisdom to share. The game would start in 485, per the core King Arthur Pendragon rules and the Great Pendragon Campaign. Although magic is light in the first phases of the campaign, the fact that the world is halfway between mud and the magical is something I want to sew in early into the game. Magic should be extraordinary. But I want the Players to know the world is magical with a taste of it early on so they know what's what. Looking at the first scenarios as presented: The first year of the GPC is a battle. Greg has already stated that was probably not the best way to start the game. (It's a massive subsystem that abstracts a lot of play and maybe not the best way to introduce the game. The introductory session in KAP seems... kind of boring? And yet it does exactly what it is intended to do: It teaches the Players the rules of the game and the subsystems, and tours the PKs around Salisbury and then Sarum, letting them interact with GM Characters, picking up rumors and news at Sarum, and get a feel for the social ladder and where they stand on it. My group tends to get in about 2.5 to 3 hours of play a night My own instinct is to blow off the battle of 485 for the PKs. They are out on patrol and hunting bears because forces are massing for the battle. When they go to Sarum after the hunt and defeat the bandits it is as Uther is arriving and the Earl is preparing to leave with troops for the Battle of Mearcred Creek. The PKs are knighted and will stay behind to provide back up for the local lands. They go to their manors. We spend some time with them getting a feel for the manor, do the winter phase. Or maybe then they go with the Earl after their knighting. It seems kind of lame, if not frustrating, to be knighted and then told, "Now sit here as the men go off to war." So 485 is definitely a two session year... which it might well be anyway! If this is the case there'd be a chance to sew a little bit of magic (like I said, a taste of something either fairie or divine) while they are on the hunt in the woods. Questions: How does the introductory adventure from KAP play out for people? Fun? Engaging? Set the right tone? Did Players make characters in the same session as the introductory or first year adventure? It seems like making characters (especially with the Family History!) could take a while... but maybe not? Was there a separate "Session Zero" for doing all the character creation material? The portion of the Introductory Adventure where the PKs explore Sarum, get the gossip, meet/see the heiresses and so on feels like it could be its own session on it own! Given all fo the above, it seems to me that: making characters doing the hunt and battle with the bandits going to Sarum and getting gossip/meeting GM Characters/getting knighted might well be two sessions on its own. Add in the possibility of Mearcred Creek (which is growing on me as I type this) and its definitely two sessions. How have GMs paced these issues in the past? What materials did you bring to bear? What worked, what did not? Thanks so much ahead of time. Edited October 23, 2019 by creativehum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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The painted wolf. Described as a remarkably social pack animal, in fact, these packs are often fixed for the duration of their life. Within these close social structures, it is only the alpha pair that reproduce. The pups are then cared for by the entirety of the pack. With such endearing qualities, these loyal nomads are this Tuesday's sighting!
Wild dogs are sometimes overlooked when you consider our big cats. However, once here in the bush. There is a sudden yearning to see them. What's more, when guests are told about the fact that they are extraordinaire hunters, yearning is turned up a notch. Patrick and scout Esco are out with a single guest, a private, intimate affair. Nothing better when pursuing wild dogs.
The trio are out on lion plane searching for the slender Canidae, but they sit happily watching a sleeping hyena in the distance to the left. Meanwhile, to their right, drama unfolds. Impalas call their alarm, pukus scatter and baboons bark. A hunt! A wild dog hunt! Patrick, Esco and guest observed, jaws on the floor, helpless as the nimble dogs are off. Patrick shifts his gear into reverse, quickly back to first as he is appropriately in position and pursues the hunt. The dogs are off in the thickets by this time. But, do not fret, he has an idea of where they will end up. After roughly 30 minutes of searching, it seems our dogs have caught their prey and enjoyed their dinner. Although somewhat forlorn to have missed it, the three were delighted the dogs had been successful. Regardless, four males lions are a favoured distraction, the trio stumbled upon the males on their pursuit of the dogs. The three are entertained by their complete state of deep, undisturbed, sleeping bliss.
The sun begins to set, it's time to leave the lions and enjoy the sunset with a Mosi and a handful of ground nuts. Patrick reverses and suddenly we hear an inaudible noise come from Esco. He spots the dogs galloping at full speed behind the car. They are chasing a puku and her calf. The calf is in grave danger, the dogs are on the calves heels. Death is imminent. The trio holds on tight as Patrick follows the hunt. A splash comes from the right, the calf is in the water. The dogs are still running. Complete chaos has broken out. The painted wolves are off, but they are chasing nothing and Patrick cannot keep up. In 140 seconds. Everything is over, all that is left is adrenaline pumping through three bodies.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – She is Fierce! is an organization dedicated to empowering women to live boldly by providing a platform for inspiration to local women in Northeast Florida.
A motivational speaker will gather with local women every Wednesday at The Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine. The series is called Fierce Talk and will involve local, regional and national women who will share their personal stories and words of wisdom.
"The evening will include an inspiring Fierce Talk with our featured speaker, a DJ spinning 'Diva' music, a photo booth, a 'Words of Wisdom' video, themed cocktails and a lot more," explained Kelly Youngs, the series creator.
More than 400 free tickets have already been reserved online and 900 women are expected to attend the nine-week speaker series.
The first event is Wednesday, June 3. The focus will be defining your image. Melissa Ross, host of WJCT's "First Coast Connect," will be the featured speaker.
Series speakers:
June 10: Call Her Coach, Debbie Powers author of "Meeting Her Match" and former Ball State University Basketball Coach will speak. She encourages women of all ages to attend. She will discuss the challenges of playing sports as a young woman in a world dominated in the 1950s and 1960s by male athletes.
June 17: Joy in Service, Cindy Funkhauser, President and CEO of the Sulzbacher Center.
June 24: Life and Style, Kate Taylor, founder of Taylor Made Coaching
July 1: It's a Woman's World, Toni Chrabot, former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge
July 8: Defying the Odds, Loretta Claiborne, ESPY- Arthur Ashe Award for Courage recipient and Special Olympics Gold Medalist who has been featured on Oprah twice and has a Disney movie made about her life
July 15: True Leadership, Charlene Landen, Vice President of Business Affairs for PGA Tour Entertainment
July 22: Following Your Passion, Kumasi Aaron, News4Jax Reporter and Anchor
July 29: Fresh Air, Janice Jones, Owner/Managing Partner of CycleHere Media and former Chief Meteorologist, NBC Raleigh
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We don't think that it's hard to fall in love with music. Music is one of the most powerful things in the world. It has the power to bring people together, influence moods, and even for some people it helps them to find a meaning in the world. There's just such a variety of different sounds that you could listen to that would open your mind to a new way of thinking about music. If you find a type of music that you truly love, it'll speak to you and help you through some difficult times in your life. Just think about the tragedy at the Ariana Grande concert in the UK last year. People lost their lives, and a nation was shaken. But people pulled together, and one of the most beautiful concerts in history was carried out in name of the people that lost their lives that day. If that doesn't explain the power music has, then we don't know what will. But what we do know is how to make you fall in love with music, have a read on to find out more.
Find Your Genre
A lot of people don't understand how some people can be so passionate about music because they haven't found their right genre yet. Some people just assume music is a load of noise that is just distracting them. This couldn't be more wrong. There are so many different types of genres to explore, there has to be something out there for everyone. Even if it is something that really doesn't suit your personality, or you feel as though you might be judged for like, just listen to it anyway! Music isn't about suiting someone, or making someone look good, it's about finding something you like and letting it guide you through life. Even if you're just having a boring day with nothing to do, music can get you through it. Don't just go for mainstream music, try different genres such as rock, classical etc. They might be the ones that you actually fall in love with!
See It Live
Seeing it live is one of the best ways that you can fall in love with music. It's so much different to just sitting in your home, or driving along and listening to it. Imagine when your favourite song comes on the radio, and you crank it up so loud and start getting all excited and singing. Well, a concert is like that, but 100 times better. The atmosphere is electric, everyone is there to have fun, and there's just so many different people that you can go and see. All you need to do is check out companies such as TicketOffices to see who is performing this year. Chances are there will be someone that you like, and you'll be in for one of the best days or nights of your life. Don't be put off by the fact the ticket prices might be a little high, it's all worth the money. The main thing you need to do is make sure you're getting your tickets early enough, some concerts sell out within minutes, and almost of all them always sell out at some point. If you know you have a favourite artist or band, make sure you're tracking them to see when they're next going to be performing.
Learn To Play
Learning to play your own music is one of the best ways to find a love for it. It could be anything from learning to play the guitar, to learning how to DJ. It doesn't matter what your style is, as long as it makes you happy and you enjoy doing it. The more effort you put into it, the better you're going to get. So many people get frustrated with it because they don't feel as though they're getting as good as they want to be. Don't let this put you off, people learn at different paces, and learning to play music is really hard no matter what instrument you're choosing. Stick with it, and use online tools to help you. There are some really good videos on sites such as Youtube that teach people how to play. There's also dedicated websites that offer virtual 1 to 1 tutorials to help you pick it up quicker. Finally, there's the option of actually hiring a tutor to help you through it!
After reading this, do you think you're going to be able to find a love for music? We hope so, because music is one of the best things you could ever let into your life!


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19 Jul 5 Reasons Why eCommerce Is Essential For Your Business
eCommerce can broaden your brand.
eCommerce is an ideal approach that you can implement to take your brand a traditional physical shop to a well-loved, innovative one. In the digital landscape, you can offer quality products 24 hours a day, together with an amazing customer service and social media strategy. You can expand your business without worrying about moving locations.
eCommerce is the more convenient choice.
There are lots of ecommerce web solutions in Malaysia that can help you promote your brand online more effectively. An online shop is available every single day, meaning that people can visit to anytime they want. There is no need to drive to the mall. With just one click, everything can be flexible and convenient.
eCommerce can improve your reach.
Because of the internet's accessibility, several people all over the world can view your ecommerce platform at any day and time. This means that you can reach out to a wider set of audience, and gain more promising opportunities.
eCommerce gives online business owners good marketing opportunities.
Your ecommerce website is one of the best digital marketing tools you can use. Use good SEO techniques. This way, more people can see your website through search engines. You can also utilize pay-per-click advertising and email marketing.
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Metrics Commentaries Q1 – 2014:
- After some false-starts confidence is much improved and NZ economic numbers are rosier than has been the case for a long while, improving the outlook for most commercial-industrial property.
- Our graphed commercial-industrial property sales peak Q2-08 at $82M was 73% lower 5.25 years later at $22M Q3-13 (transaction numbers peaked at 58 in Q2-08 and reduced 55% to 26 by Q3-13).
- Considerable new commercial-industrial development has occurred for Hawke's Bay 2010-14, particularly Napier's Hastings Street revitalisation. This is good for Napier-Hastings and the province.


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Will Smith does an incredible job playing both the 50-year-old Brogan and his clone.
What do you get when you put award-winning director, Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) together with box office bank actor, Will Smith (Bad Boys), incredible special effect using the most advanced technology available, and a mediocre script? The answer is 2019's, Gemini Man. In a world of cookie-cutter and recycled plots, the film offers a fresh idea that could have been great except for a lackluster execution. Over twenty years in the making, Gemini Man has some interesting moments and very well done action sequences so if you haven't already seen it (or if you are a HUGE Will Smith fan) you may want to consider buying it as it hits stores this week.
Assassin Henry Brogan (Smith) is ready to retire. However, he has one last job to shoot a terrorist on a moving train. Once the job is complete though, Henry is told the man was innocent and hadn't done what he was accused of doing. As Brogan begins to investigate the misleading information, members of his inner circle are murdered. When Brogan's home is invaded he ends up on the run with Danny (Mary Elizabeth Winstead; 10 Cloverfield Lane) an agent sent to keep tabs on Brogan.
With the help of a friend Brogan and Danny manage to escape to Columbia but Brogan soon realizes that there is someone out to kill him. However, when he gets a quick look at the assassin's face in a mirror, the young man seems eerily familiar. Brogan sees the reflection of his younger self and somehow begins to wonder if he could possibly have a son he never knew about. However, the explanation is far more sinister and twisted as Brogan discovers he had been cloned by scientists (including the one he killed on the train) and the man behind it is Clay Varris (Clive Owens; Closer), who raised Brogan's clone as his own adopted son. Brogan must now figure out how to outwit his younger self without killing his clone.
Will Smith does an incredible job playing both the 50-year-old Brogan and his clone. Done with motion capture and CGI, Smith had to play both roles convincingly, which he manages to pull off. Winstead, is a good match for Smith as her character is outwardly of average intelligence but inside she is obviously extremely intelligent. Owens does a fine job as the antagonist, which makes the audience despise him, as they should.
Gemini Man is the first 4K release in 60 fps and the difference is obvious and a little disconcerting. With the enhanced clarity the viewer can truly feel as if they are in the movie, hiding out in Columbia or Budapest. However, since we are unaccustomed to seeing such vivid scenes, it seems rather fake, as if we are watching a telenovela. The Dolby Atmos audio is just as strong as the video quality with guns firing and bombs exploding all around you. The combo pack comes with the 4K disc, Blu-ray disc, and Digital HD. There are also a number of interesting extras including: Visual Effects Progression by Weta (found on the UHD) Alternate Opening, Deleted Scenes, The Genesis of Gemini Man, Facing Your Younger Self, The Future Is Now, Setting the Action, Next Level Detail, and The Vision of Ang Lee.
This project was an ambitious undertaking that began back in the 1990s so one would hope it would have been fine-tuned by this point but it clearly wasn't. While the CGI and acting are excellent the script is less than polished. There is this wonderful build-up and sense of discovery that, in the end, doesn't deliver what the first two acts seem to promise.
Gemini Man is a fairly entertaining film but ultimately it is an unsatisfying journey. It is predictable and anti-climatic and leaves its audience wanting more depth and insight.
Grade: C
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Running Time: 117 minutes
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Excellent - I'd been waiting for this one as it's in my area, have family in nearby Swansea. My husband's cousin is a new Tesla (X) owner and lives there, and he used to be an electrician so was very interested in these schematics.
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Spireites goalkeeper Tommy Lee reached another milestone on Saturday as he appeared in his 300th league game for Chesterfield.
The long-time club number one is currently on 17th on the all-time league appearance list for Chesterfield, and Saturday's 7-1 Shrewsbury Town win moved him a game closer to the next man on the list, legend Herbert Munday who has 314 league appearances to his name.
Lee arrived at the club - then playing at Saltergate - in 2008 and has gone on to win League Two twice and the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with the Spireites.
Lee expressed his delight at reaching another landmark: "It's an honour, when I signed for the club if you'd have said I could play 300 games for the club I'd not have believed you.
"You need a little bit of luck to stay injury free and stay in the team by performing to a level, but I've always enjoyed it here and long may that continue."
With a new manager in place in time for the new year, Lee says that he and his team-mates are all concentrated on improving their league form.
"Our job is took look up now," he said. "The last couple of months haven't been the best, but we got a good result against Coventry and an even better one against Shrewsbury so we're moving in the right direction."
The 'keeper's manager was also keen to pay tribute to his man, Danny Wilson saying that he's even better than he previosuly realised.
"It's a great achievement for Tommy, he's been very loyal to the club. Sometimes before you work with people you don't appreciate how good some players are.
"Tommy's a great professional and I'm sure there will be many more appearance to come for him."


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Young Harris College Big Dance to Make Big Impact
January 2015
Young Harris College will present the fifth annual Big Dance featuring The Grapevine live in concert on Saturday, Feb. 14, in the YHC Recreation and Fitness Center. This special Valentine's Day event combines live music and fun fellowship for a great cause benefitting YHC's Local Scholarship Campaign.
Guests will dance the night away while raising scholarship funds for more than 300 local students from Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, and Union counties in Georgia as well as Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina.
"The Local Scholarship Campaign has made it possible for me to spend four years at a place I truly enjoy and love," said Jade Smith, a senior mathematics major with education certification from Clayton. "I am so blessed and thankful to have people believe in me and help me financially to obtain my goal of teaching in underserved communities."
YHC is committed to providing scholarships for local students. For the 2014-2015 academic year, more than $3.6 million was awarded to students from nearby counties. During last year's Big Dance, more than 400 guests helped raise over $12,000 in scholarship funds.
"The Big Dance is an integral part of the Local Scholarship Campaign," said YHC alumna Margaret "Peggy" Pleasants Thrasher, Ph.D., '59, of Tiger. "This event is an exciting way for alumni to return to the YHC campus for an evening of good music, dancing, and renewing friendships amid an atmosphere of fun and fellowship."
The Grapevine will once again provide entertainment for the evening. Since 1987, this award-winning band has electrified audiences across Georgia with their diverse repertoire of styles that include Motown, beach music, pop, soft rock and more. They are previous recipients of the prestigious "Band of the Year" title awarded by the Atlanta Society of Entertainers.
"Folks from the local community also come out to have a relaxed, entertaining evening in the midst of the dreary winter months," explained Dr. Thrasher, who often invites her nieces and nephews to join her at the event for a "hi-ho good time."
Doors open at 6 p.m., and music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tables for eight are available for $225, and individual tickets are available for $40. To register for the event, visit yhc.edu/bigdance, email email@example.com or call (706) 379-5173.


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Miami Waterfront: Recent Competition Win!
RSM Design and Savino & Miller Design Studio collaborated to create a brand, wayfinding, and urban planning approach that celebrated, connected, and conserved the Miami Waterfront.
Transform the Waterfront into a local and international destination to celebrate Miami's unique heritage, create access from the diversity of neighborhoods, and generate legacy for years to come.
1. Undeveloped/Private land creates pedestrian obstructions
2. Road infrastructure creates disconnected paths
3. Disrepair and general pathway conditions
4. No consistency in unifying pathway elements
5. No established brand
The brand is built on the inspiration of the mangrove, a symbol of resiliency, legacy, and preservation of the waterfront. The ever changing gradient color palette expresses the vibrant character and uniqueness of each district. Together the brand kit-of-parts serves to create a signature palette that will guide, orient, and excite the entire waterfront experience.
The big idea was to create the framework for a living brand campaign that allowed for each resident, visitor, or tourist to become an active participant in the life, soul, and voice of the waterfront. At the root of the campaign would be a vibrant curated art program, programmed events, dynamic posters, and streetscape graphics along with a dedicated website and app that will be the central hub of the "see and be seen."
"It's not what you say it is, it's what they say it is."
–Marty Neumeier
The diverse competition team created a palette of unifying design elements that would create an ever-changing recipe of brand defining palettes for the waterfront. RSM Design created the project-wide wayfinding and placemaking elements that expressed a continuous ribbon of color, pattern, and light that wove this once disjointed walk into an international destination that everyone could be proud of and enjoy.
RSM Design and Savino & MIller Design Studio are embarking on a journey to develop the next great global destination for Miami. Follow the process through the RSM Design blog in the coming months. The project will begin with a series of public and stakeholder engagement stages. Every rich outcome begins with a synergistic and democratic process of design. Stay tuned…


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A is for Aboriginal, a is for apple. Not much difference I hear you say, well there is to me and to my brothers and sisters. We are Aboriginal people, not aboriginal or aborigine.
We are a people who have a name, and if you remember your schooling you would know that a noun is a naming word and has a capital. So my name Colleen, is always started with a capital, Australia, is always begun with a Big A, not a little a.
I am drawing your attention to this, because as a wonderful woman Kate Bowles, pointed out in my last post I had lower case. I share many stories from people and when they write to me, I don't edit it or change it in any way, except for taking names out. Thanks to Kate, she thought it was time for a refresher course in the linguistics of the First Nations People.
We call ourselves Aboriginal, I know many of you say but that is not a noun, but it is as far as we are concerned. We will tolerate Aborigine, but prefer not to have it used, as we prefer not to be called Indigenous, oh by the by, it is Indigenous with a capital when referring to us or others specifically, e.g. Indigenous Australians, Indigenous New Zealanders. Lower case when referring to the indigenous plants of an area. We also like Traditional Owners, and First Nations People, these two terms are also applicable to Torres Strait Islanders.
Our fellow Indigenous people of Australia, are the Torres Strait Islanders, who come from the Torres Strait, well I guess you already realised that.
Please refer to them as Torres Strait Islanders or Torres Strait Island People. As a combined group we often get called Indigenous, because apparently it is too hard to say "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders".
We do not like it when you shorten it, I have a way of dealing with people who call me ATSI, I tell them they are Non ATSI, thus making them a NATSI. (say it in your head, you will get it). We also do not like Ab&TSI, Really, who thought that one up?
It really is not that hard to call us by these terms. preferably if you know the terms used in your region use that, Koori,Goorie, Nunga, Palawar, these are just a few of the regional terminology that is acceptable. But over all why is it so hard to say Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander? Many can manage to say African-American, Northern Territorian, Pacific Islander, so why is this so hard?
I hear you saying but we have to say Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander, well yeah you do in some circumstances, but that is when it is needed like in the health sphere, or when it comes to a person self identifying, we can be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. But for the overall terminology, preferably use what we want to be called and always always capatalise .
A is for Aboriginal, T is for Torres Strait Islander, I is for Indigenous.


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Wait Entertainment: We didn't wait at all, it was not crowded, however there were some food stands, and a huge tv playing Halloween 3...
Length of Event: I didn't time it, but I would have to say 40-45 minutes.
Actor Performance: Amazing. Our tour gide was very into character, and some of the other characters made the whole experience very fun. In the MORGUE, there was this hilarious guy who made the whole even. we were all an older crowd, so they made some really funny adult jokes....
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: It was perfect. We ran into a group once outside the clown house, but that just made things better, they were quite freightened.
Appropriate Ages: Well, I think the actors adjust to the groups age, as I said we were all older 25+, so they made it more appealing, but I would say as as young as 12.
Props / Special FX: The props were somewhat limited, however being outside in a forest really gave one the eerie feeling. It was very dark outside, and misty...quite scarry. The actual props were really good though.
Costumes / Make-up: Awesome. It is hard to see the characters outside b/c its so dark, but from what I saw just amazing!!!
Summary: Overall, this was one of the best haunted attractions I have been to in a really long time. For the price of $10.00 you get to walk around for at least 30 minutes, and get really scared. I wish there were more actors in the open forest areas, however I would recommend this attraction to everyone. We drove from the western suburbs and were not let down one bit. I will come back again next year if it is still there. My favorite part had sometime to do with a van, and my second had to do with an acid room! JUST AMAZING!
Wait Entertainment: It was really fun, a lot of visitor participation.
Length of Event: 15 minutes.
Actor Performance: Needs a lot of work. The problem was lack of experience. They got too close in your face, and held you behind from your group actually touching the visitor. I was held behind from my 13 year old brother, and was not able to catch up with him until the entire haunt was over.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: There was no flow, you were forced to leave your party behind while in the maze.
Appropriate Ages: No, I was split up from my brother half way through and was prevented from cathing up to him even though he was calling my name...we finnaly caught up at the end where you can purchase goods. He even thought about exiting via the emergency exit because he thought he was lost.
Props / Special FX: Awesome, wish it was not such a bad experience so I could have observed my surroudings better and have the possibility of being scared instead of running to find my brother.
Costumes / Make-up: Great, a lot of time and effort went into the costumes and makeup. Expecially for it being so early in the year.
Summary: Overally I would have to say I will never go back. I have been to D.R. for about 7 years now, and this was the first time I left up-set. The design of being separated takes away from the scare of the actors but insalls panic that you are alone for the whole event.


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Spring is in the air. The determined stems of our peonies have pressed their way through the mulch, the Clematis is twining its way up the trellis on the side of our house, and the pale leaves of our baby Elm are unfurling despite the damn rabbit that snacked on the tree's tender bark during the dark days of February.
I have forgiven the rabbit because I love spring. I sit on the front step and breathe deeply, grateful for the sunshine. I go for long runs along the river. I take the girls to the park and on bike rides to the lakes, where we watch the ducks and eat ice cream.
I love spring for all of those things. But I also love spring because it means it's time, friends, for the annual Mother Words haiku contest.
For those of you who are new to Mother Words, I launched the annual contest in 2008, when Zoë was just a couple of months old and I developed a raging case of mastitis. D was traveling, so I was on my own, juggling an infant and a four-year-old. It wasn't pretty, people. You can read more about that here.
But from my experience with mastitis, the annual Mother Words haiku contest was born. You can read the 2008 entries here and the winners here.
Then last year, to recognize Zoë's transformation from a sweet, biddable baby into a trouble-making toddler, I hosted the toddler haiku contest. These killed me. (You can read those entries here and here. The top seven and winner are here.)
This year, it will be the "what no one told me" haiku contest. Dig into your story bin and write me a haiku (5-7-5) about what no one told you (or what you wish someone had told you) about motherhood or raising kids. My dear friend Laura will be the judge this year. And, as in years past, humor is always appreciated.
So bring on the haiku. Please post your haiku in the comment field below. The deadline is Friday, April 23rd. The winner will receive a $10 gift card to amazon.com.
Don't be shy. Haiku!


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The position of the current authorities of Armenia is nothing more than self-deception and misleading of its own people, spokesperson for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Leyla Abdullayeva said, answering a question from the media, Trend reports.
In response to a question regarding the last comment of the press service of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia, where the thesis about the interests of the "people of Nagorno-Karabakh" was again voiced, Abdullayeva stated that Azerbaijan's position was repeatedly voiced on this issue.
"President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his speech within the Valdai Discussion Club quite clearly and decisively spoke about this," she noted. "The position of the current authorities of Armenia is nothing more than self-deception and misleading of its own people, however it is impossible to deceive the international community. It is obvious that there is an urgent need for leadership of Armenia to carefully study the international documents adopted as part of the settlement process of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as statements by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs."
"None of the documents on the conflict's settlement uses the concept of "people" regarding the population of the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan," she said. "In this regard, I would like to remind that both the joint statement of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and the relevant agreements of the two parties to the conflict referred to by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry clearly note the necessity to prepare the populations for peace. The president of Azerbaijan in an accessible and clear form noted that there is no concept of "the people of Nagorno-Karabakh", there are the Azerbaijani and Armenian populations in this region of Azerbaijan."
"If the Armenian side is really interested in the victory of democracy in this region, then Armenia, as a country that really controls the occupied Azerbaijani territories, should, first of all, withdraw its troops from these territories and not prevent the return of the forcibly expelled Azerbaijani population there, and this will serve to ensuring its legal and democratic rights," said Abdullayeva.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, Armenian armed forces occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
The 1994 ceasefire agreement was followed by peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented four UN Security Council resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding districts.
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Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for the 4th time in an adaptation of the Novel `Mystic River`, set in 1954. `Shutter Island` is an exile for the criminally insane. U.S. Marshal, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo Dicaprio) along with new partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) visit the island to investigate the disappearance Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), a patient charged with murdering her 3 children. As he digs deeper, Teddy begins to suspect that the authorities are hiding something, and there might be a secret plot threatening the most heinous inmates of the hospital. Turns out, Teddy is on the island for a secret motive of his own: to confront his wife`s killer. Stranded on the island due to a hurricane, cutting him from the mainland, he is stuck with insane criminals in a twisted game. As he tries unravel the secrets of the eerie island, Teddy begins to doubt everything, from his memory to his partner, and fights to hold on to his own sanity.
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KillBird reacted to a reply to a status update: Thanks for the input; I have been reading the Constitution and am reading it again. M
My guess is that I had better say this too.
I am an Army Vet and was in the Medical Corps. Been a life member in the NRA and a Gunsmith since 1975. Gave up my FFL ten years ago. Was on the Nevada Rifle team to the National Matches several times in the 80's and 90's. If you have not done that at the Matches, I can tell you that is real work.
I am ;earning how to get around in this thing. I also find that there are others in Nevada with similar thoughts. Some day, I would like to meet and greet.
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Thanks for the input;
I have been reading the Constitution and am reading it again. My memory and understanding is not what it used to be.
I have contacted Judicial Watch and as requested, sat in a couple of courts while they were in session. At first, I did not understand it when the Judge stated that the Constitution did not have any authority in his court. I took some time and studied the problem.
When I walked into the Courthouse, I noticed that the Flag was on the pole. Yes. I was in the US of A.
In the court room, the flag was to the right of the Judge's chair where it was supposed to be, to the Right of itself. It had a gold fringe around the flag. OK. So what?
I found that there are three flags of authority for the US.
The first flag was authorized by President George Washington in 1791. "The Civil Flag of Freedom." The Stars are blue, the field is white, and the red and white stripes, all 13 of them, are up and down, not sideways. This flag, before the time of FDR, was flown on Custom houses, and the Coast Guard Ships and Buildings. We were not at WAR.
I made the attempt to get one of the Civil Flags. Sat in front of the Computer, went on line, and looked.. I found one, made in Germany.
The second flag we all know and see on flag poles in front of government buildings. It is named, "The Military Flag of Freedom."
The third flag, I have been informed by a friend who is a Doctor of Jurisprudence, said that the Military Flag with the Gold Fringe is not an American Flag. It is a flag indicating Admiralty Law. The Law of the Sea. Water. ( The Statue o f Liberty in in the harbor of New York. Right?) He also said that the Government does not want to call its attention to Admiralty Law. So they call it the UCC. The Uniform Commercial Code, indicating that the US is a Corporation.
FDR, in 1933, filed Bankruptcy. Yeah, the US Corporation is Bankrupt. Our Courts are Bankrupt. Does that mean that the President does not need to call for a State of Emergency? We have been in a State of Emergency since 1933?
Ever since I studied this material, I have wondered when, if, we would get our Constitution back? Our Freedom Back? I do not call it Liberty. A Sailor get Liberty from his ship. However, he must return to his ship. He is not Free.
There has been some Conservative people on the Boob Tube that have said we will not, as conservatives, win another election. The Socialists have taken over. In the last election, they have the state of Nevada. Californians have moved into the state of Nevada.
I did not mean to be this windy.
Lowell from Dayton, Nevada.
You are getting it brother, good work patriot. Next you need to learn their language, learn what to say and what to write (find the Black's Law dictionary 7th edition) then you will be closer to being able to file the right forms under UCC-1, If this is done right the first time the case will push though with no hitch if not it can turn out bad and can make you look rather silly.
Hi KillBird. I do have the Blacks Law Dictionary ( 6th ED). My friend, the doctor of Jurisprudence, informed me that in Court, if there is a word whose meaning is in question, with that dictionary, they have to listen.
My wire of 49 years has informed me that I like diversity, I do not have a Drivers License. Nor do I have any State License Plated on my Jeep. The Constitution and the Courts state that I have the Right to Travel vs the Privilege of driving. Lowell
You have no idea how good it makes me feel to be talking to a real American, I thank you and commend you in your stance against our invaders and am very honored to have you here as our great nation's last hope for freedom. In this time of our nation's captivity I can only pray that there would be more Americans like you and in that great day when we reclaim our beautiful county, I thank you and salute you ahead of that time for your service.
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Higley, Lowell started following Mr., Invasion? and I am tired
Higley, Lowell posted a topic in My Militia Website Information and FeedbackThings I see, hear and contemplate: Until Mid 2018 I had a family member in Military Intelligence. Yeah! I hear things. I also listen to others and read a lot. Some of it I think about and some of it is pure stuff emitted from the South end of a North bound Bull. Why do I hear that we have been invaded? Are being invaded. Not by just the so called Caravans. I see videos of train loads of white UN Vehicles being taken where ever they are being taken within the US. I hear fellow shooters say they were in Mexico and saw hundreds of Tanks with red stares painted on them close to the US/Mexico Border. I hear of the Mexican gangs, the MS13, whatever they are called, are in our US Cities. Some have been apprehended crossing the US/Mexican Border and ordered released. Groups of Chinese have been apprehended crossing the US/Mexican Border. UN Peace Keepers are living in the US. They do not seem to care that we know they are here. A good number of the Military, with equipment, are being deployed at the US/Mexican Border. I do not think they are there for the so called Caravans. Muslims? There are compounds of Blacks, turned into Muslims, here in the US. The FBI know where and how many. The Middle Eastern kind are hare too. The US does not really have a Southern Border. I know what the Constitution means concerning the Militia. Being a person who has documented twenty-two men who fought in the American Revolution, in direct decent. has some idea what our Founding Fathers meant when they included the Militia, the people, in the Constitution. I know that today, the homeland government thugs are doing what the Constitution says is the duty of the militia. What say you? Lowell from Dayton, Nevada.
Hi: Yeah, I am back. To say I am tired is true. At my age, which I am in my 78th year of life, I should be. To understand my frame pf mind, I would request that you go on line to [email protected] This writing was sent by Dean H, Garrison, 01/23/2013. It says a lot. What do you think?
In the State of Nevada, I would never would have believed that the Communists would take over the state. Yet again, I realize that California is in a bad way. People are leaving that State and also bringing their ways with them.
You are correct that I request of people to look up the history we are discussing at that time. I once heard that the way the Communists, the Left, could take over the country was take over the schools. Out Government Schools are doing a very poor job of teaching our children.
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hello from Alaska..I too am TIRED...its the same BS as always
I am tired
Higley, Lowell posted a topic in My Militia Website Information and FeedbackI am resided in Northern Nevada. As far as I have learned, I am the only person interested in the State. So, my question is, what am I doing that is worth while? During our last election, the Mid Term, so called, the Communists took over the Governorship and the Legislature. I moved away from the left coast to get out of that kind of politics. Moving is hard work. I am allergic to work, What I do here is being a member of the Civil War Reenactment Group as a Marine. I build a land ship and do my best to teach what our Government School do not teach of our History. After I am accused of telling untruths, my reply, with a smile, is look it up. I do not think that they go to the trouble. I also spend a few dollars purchasing parts to put rifles together. Also the parts to put the ammunition together so I mat shoot them. How long do you think I can keep all of that? I have a son who resides in Henderson who has my name attached to him. He was an Air Force Officer for the last twenty years. Resigned his Commission last July. Lowell Higley
Higley, Lowell posted a topic in Introductions - Tell Us About YourselfI was in hope of there being other people near by that I could talk to. Be with. It appears not so. That bothers me. Vets that have been in the Sand Box and a vet like my Son who retired last July as a Maj., say no when asked if they would fire on Americans if they refused to turn over their firearms when ordered by the Gov. Or those in Blue Hats. As far as I know, this is real. I am a vet., USA Medic. I have spent 20 years as a Fire Firefighter and 10 years as a Peace Officer. Life member NRA as of 1975. Master Mason, 1991. FFL from 1975 ti 2010 as a Gunsmith. My guess is that dates me. Life member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the NRPA, and Or and Ca, Yeah. I shoot a lot. I do not know what other info you would need. I am not sure that what I have written is what you want. Please advise, Lowell
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill that would prohibit the sale of unsafe used tires. "Texas does not need to impose new criminal penalties on people who put tires on cars.
"For the past two sessions, the legislature has passed several laws aimed at limiting the reach of criminal penalties and reducing the burden of criminal records. This bill goes in the opposite direction. Nobody wants bad tires on the road, but creating a new crime is not the answer to every problem."
House Bill 2774 had won support from both the state House and Senate with overwhelming majorities. The governor vetoed the bill on June 15, 2017.
Dan Zielinski, senior vice president of public affairs for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (previously the Rubber Manufacturers Association,) said, "We were very encouraged by the strong support both the Texas House and Senate demonstrated for this pro-consumer safety legislation. We are very disappointed with the decision to veto this bill and believe that it would have reduced the risk of vehicle crashes."
The Texas legislature has adjourned for the session, so lawmakers are unable to try to override the governor's veto with another vote.


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Sunrise, Fla., Nov. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MDLIVE Inc., which is focused on delivering high-quality, convenient, cost-effective virtual medical, dermatological and behavioral healthcare, today announced it is providing individuals and families impacted by California's wildfires with free online health visits through the MDLIVECares national crisis relief program. This offering is available from Nov. 16 through Nov. 29 and reflects the company's commitment to ensuring people have uninterrupted access to medical and health professionals, especially during times of crisis.
California residents impacted by the wildfires can call a dedicated MDLIVE hotline at 888-959-9516 and provide the code Cali25 to schedule their initial consultations. Consultations after that call will be conducted via telephone or video, enabling individuals to select the platform most convenient for their individual case. This offering is available via MDLIVE's online medical network for the diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as well as non-emergency dermatological ailments and behavioral issues.
"As the California wildfires continue to devastate communities and displace families and individuals from their homes, we are working quickly to help residents maintain access to care when needed," said Rich Berner, Chief Executive Officer of MDLIVE. "It is our mission to assure the residents of California that their healthcare needs will be met during this challenging time, and we are committed to doing what we can to provide support through our comprehensive online network of care."


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Like this year's Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness (CBS) is poised to be another huge live streaming event. Innovid, a video marketing platform, is placing big bets on OTT (over-the-top devices) to break out as the real winner and more streaming options means more ways for advertisers to get in on the action. In fact, Innovid's co-founder and CTO, Tal Chalozin (pictured left), believes that live streaming events will play a key role in the future of advertising, paving the way for personalized, localized, and interactive digital video ads. In short, this is just the beginning.
To help support this concept, Innovid created a predictive infographic called "Over-The-Top Streaming Picked To Go All The Way With Tourney Viewers" that showcases how and why OTT will score big during March Madness.


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Press Conference By Donnamaria Carpino Madden To Be Held Tomorrow Morning
Major General (ret) David R.E. Hale was sentenced tonight following his earlier guilty plea to seven counts of "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman" and one count of making false official statements. Standing before a court-martial proceeding at Ft. Lewis, near Tacoma, Washington, Major General Hale was sentenced to a reprimand, a $10,000 fine and the forfeiture of $1,500 per month for 12 months. The latter fine was limited to $1,000 per month due to a plea bargaining agreement with the government.
"Today's events are of historical significance. Major General Hale is now forever a convicted felon and proven liar. While some may debate whether the sentence appropriately matches the crimes, I am very pleased to see that not even a two-star general is above the law," said Mrs. Madden. The Army prosecution team performed with honor and set an excellent example for other military officers, added Mrs. Madden.
Although the military criminal case against Major General Hale may be over, the Army and Air Force still face repercussions from his misconduct due to a pending civil action filed by Mrs. Madden in Washington, D.C. The lawsuit charges that Army and Air Force officials intentionally released privileged medical and other defamatory information in an attempt to discredit Mrs. Madden's allegations against Major General Hale. In the initial stage of the criminal investigation, senior military officials repeatedly intimated Major General Hale's accusation that Mrs. Madden was a "stalker" to reporters; a characterization the government has now openly admitted was false in court papers filed this month.
"The court-martial has resulted in the attainment of individual accountability, but institutional accountability is still shamelessly lacking. What about the misconduct of senior military officials who sought to disparage Mrs. Madden's reputation based on proven lies? What about the blatant and intentional violation of Mrs. Madden's privacy in order to defend one of their own?," said Mark S. Zaid, Mrs. Madden's attorney and Executive Director of The James Madison Project (JMP). The eyes of justice should not be blind to institutional misconduct, added Zaid.
Major General Hale's criminal woes may not end with his court-martial plea. In a defamation action he filed in Texas against Mrs. Madden in August 1998, Major General Hale filed a sworn affidavit in support of his denial that he ever committed an adulterous relationship and that Mrs. Madden "concocted fantasized details." That suit was withdrawn and Major General Hale was fined $2,500 for attempting to intimidate a material government witness for the "purpose of harassment." Major General Hale's entering of a guilty plea unequivocally demonstrates the frivolousness of his lawsuit and may open himself up to potential criminal charges for defrauding the court and/or perjury. Appropriate Texas officials are being notified of today's guilty plea.
Major General Hale was initially charged with 17 violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice on December 9, 1998, following nearly a one year long investigation prompted by allegations of misconduct filed by Mrs. Madden. Despite facing charges of criminal conduct, Major General Hale was permitted to retire in February 1998; a move so criticized that Secretary of Defense William Cohen implemented new retirement guidelines in October 1998.
JMP is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization with the primary purpose of educating the public on issues relating to intelligence gathering and operations, secrecy policies, national security and government wrongdoing.
A press conference will be held tomorrow, Thursday, March 18, 1999, at 1501 M Street, N.W., Suite 550, at 10:30 A.M. E.S.T.


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This hands-on instructor-led course will give students the skills to visualize data using SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards 4.x. Students will learn how to use the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards suite of tools, determine which components best represent different types of information, and set up the relationships between these components. Students will have the opportunity to practice creating different types of models and dashboards through a series of hands-on exercises.
Audience: This course is designed for business users who need to generate effective presentations, dashboards, and data visualizations using SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards.
Course Duration: 2 days
No prior SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards experience is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is required.
Course Objectives:
After completing the course, student will be able to:
- Create interactive dashboards
- Understand how to use SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards in an SAP environment
- Explore new features such as Query Browser, sparkline chart, and Universe connectivity
- Impress your audience with eye-catching, informative, and easy-to-navigate dashboards with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards! In this book, you'll quickly learn the basics of building your own dashboard and move on to customize your creations with themes, data connections, and other essential features.
- Build a strong foundation by understanding the features, options, themes, and commands at your disposal, and benefit from comprehensive examples and practical exercises.
- Tailor and enhance your dashboard by using SDK tools, data connectivity with options like SAP Crystal Reports and SAP BusinessObjects Live Office, and both SAP and non-SAP tools.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards
- Becoming Familiar with SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards
- Dashboard Tutorial
- User Interface Component Basics
- Advanced User Interface Components
- Data Connectivity Basics
- Advanced Data Connectivity
- Special Features
- Planning the Dashboard
- Introduction to the SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards SDK
- Get Started with Custom Component Basics
- Implement Advanced Custom Add-On Component Features
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Who Leads on Rail Safety?
Where to start
It's easiest if we start by thinking about the people who actually benefit from the railways: the passengers and freight shippers that rely on trains to get from A to B. They will use passenger and freight train operating companies who operate the trains themselves.
These TOCs and FOCs rely on other companies to provide them with the track and stations to run the trains on, and the trains themselves. The transport operators and the rolling stock owners are supported by a huge supply chain.
Each company has its own specific safety responsibilities, which it will need to manage. Companies with particular, defined safety duties, as written in regulations or standards, are referred to as 'duty holders'.
Overseeing this is a range of other bodies and organisations. Companies will draw on these to help fulfil the business of operating the railway safely. In combination they provide the leadership role on rail safety: Rail Delivery Group (RDG), Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB), Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and RSSB.
Who does what
Duty holders
These are the companies which deliver the railway to its customers and hold specific, particular duties on safety. To lead on safety, they have to deliver a safe railway. They also:
- monitor system performance
- lead safe delivery of change
- manage their safety risks
- lead co-operation with other duty holders and industry partners.
Rail Delivery Group (RDG)
RDG is an industry leadership body that embraces the major passenger and freight train operator groups and Network Rail. RDG aligns and coordinates its members to lead on safety effectively. It:
- facilitates coordinated industry delivery
- aligns industry safety strategies.
RSSB (originally the Rail Safety and Standards Board)
RSSB is a membership-based rail industry body designed to help the railway become safer and more sustainable. Its work helps to reduce risk and cost for passengers, the workforce and the wider public. It enables and informs safety leadership, and:
- assesses whole system risk
- provides tools, guidance, standards, analysis, and research
- informs on progress against strategy
- facilitates safety collaboration
- advises on good safety management.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)
RAIB ensures independent investigation of railway accidents for the purposes of learning and prevention. It makes:
- independent accident investigations
- recommendations.
Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
The ORR is the health and safety regulator and enforcing authority for the railway. Its role is to make sure that the health and safety of everyone associated with the rail industry is protected. ORR's contribution to safety leadership is to supervise and enforce. It:
- certifies and authorises safety certificates
- supervises industry safety management systems
- advises on legislative requirements
- develops, monitors, and reinforces the regulatory framework.
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Imagine uploading your presentation today, walking into your session room on conference day and having your slides projected! Our provided Speaker Ready Room service offers this opportunity. So, what do you need to do to use this system correctly?
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We require all session speakers to use AnitaB.org designed PowerPoint template with the GHC 19 theme. You must use this template in its entirety for your panels, presentations, and handouts. You may add your company logo as long as you don't remove our GHC 19 logos. You can download the template here.
You'll need to submit your slides to our speaker ready room system. This does not apply for Mentoring Circles and Poster Presenters.
Slides must be submitted no later than September 23, 2019 at 5 p.m. – but there's no need to wait! You can submit your presentation as soon as you're ready. All you need is your email ID and the password you received via email to log in. We sent emails to all participants, but if you are the lead for your session, you may want to communicate with your fellow speakers to prepare the presentation materials.
Our system includes a section for you to add support files such as videos, audio files, spreadsheets, and other materials you may want to incorporate. Additional guidelines can be found here.
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- Flame failure safety valve
- 5 cooking levels
- 72L oven capacity
- Bottom storage compartment to store all your kitchen tools
- Seven cooking functions:
- Lower heating element only
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Smeg 72L Cream Gas / Electric Cooker forms part of the first ranges that were designed with the architect Guido Canali. Known as the classic range. Soft rounded cooktop corners and classic control knobs ensure a stylish look. Heavy-duty cast iron stands provide sturdiness.
Excellent Heat Distribution
Enjoy better heat distribution with a Thermo-ventilated fan. All foods can be cooked on this function and it is also suited for cooking chilled foods. The oven is powered by electricity.
Benefits of Thermo-ventilation:
- No preheat required (if cook time if more than 20 minutes)
- No flavour transfer when cooking different food at the same time
- 10% faster cooking than normal ovens
Smeg Cooker Special Feature
The Smeg 72L Cream Gas / Electric Cooker has Vapour Cleaning, which can be used to perform two functions. Either to cook food with bottom heat only (when no browning is required) or to clean the oven in an eco-friendly way. This system is enabled by spraying a small amount of water around the cavity which is vaporised using the bottom element.
Color Variation
If you interested in the Smeg 72L Gas / Electric Cooker, you'd be happy to know that it comes in a variety of colors, depending on your color preference and all are available for purchase on our website. This Smeg Cooker comes in;
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- Anthracite
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Architecture and Planning, Basements, Building Regulations
Haydon Hill House is a Grade II listed building within the Metropolitan Green Belt. Situated within extensive private grounds, it was originally designed by Decimus Burton, for Thomas Fonnereau, in the style of an Italian villa, and constructed in 1841-3. The house later became the home of the Attenborough family (c1870-1940) and during the late 1980's was converted into self-contained apartments.
Haydon Hill House is a large detached building, converted into twelve separate units, set within spacious grounds that comprise a car park and large communal gardens.
Flat 4 is a ground and basement level one bedroom property. The application was for conversion of the existing basement storage area to habitable accommodation and construction of two lightwells. The application also included the enlargment of existing rear window and installation of new patio door at the ground floor level and demolition of the internal wall between entrance hall and dining room on the ground floor level and some associated internal remodelling.
The proposal was developed with careful consideration for the layout and appearance of the original listed buildings with the aim of preserving as much of the existing fabric of the property as possible whilst improving the layout.


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Once again demonstrating its mastery of the mobile computing wave, Facebook dazzled Wall Street on Wednesday by posting significant growth in revenue and profit for the second quarter, driven largely by ads shown in the news feeds of a billion Facebook users checking the service on their mobile phones, Vindu Goel reports.
Shareholders celebrated, sending the stock of the company to a record high in after-hours trading.
But Facebook's chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, was not basking in what he modestly described as a "good quarter." Instead, he was looking ahead to the next wave.
In a conference call with investors, Mr. Zuckerberg warned that the company would be spending heavily for years on newer services like private messaging, virtual reality and Facebook search without any near-term prospects
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Nike was originally founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
As a nod to its Blue Ribbon Sports name, Nike releases a brand new VaporMax 2019 to pay tribute to its heritage.
This offering sports a Racer Blue upper with Black and White detailing contrasted with Orange Peel accents. Completing the design is its BRS branded insoles to bring the story full-circle.
Grab a better look below, and you can now find this VaporMax 2019 available on Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $190 USD.
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text: Self-Regulation in a Global Economy: Barriers and Opportunities Council of Better Business Bureaus Self-Regulation Conference June 24, 2014 Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. On June 24, 2014 partner William C. MacLeod will speak at the Council of Better Business Bureaus Self-Regulation Conference in Washington, D.C. Mr. MacLeod's session, "Self-Regulation in a Global Economy: Barriers and Opportunities," will examine where self-regulation is already working in the global marketplace and discuss some of the difficulties in creating self-regulatory programs that go beyond national borders. For more information, please click here. PeopleWilliam MacLeod Related Practices Advertising Counseling and Compliance OfficeWashington, DC


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What Will LASIK Cost?
LASIK is a wonderful procedure that millions of Americans have benefitted from. If you deal with the daily inconveniences of glasses and contacts, you've probably considered LASIK at some point. It could be life-changing.
At Foulkes Vision, some of the most common questions we hear about LASIK have to do with cost. Unfortunately, insurance will not usually cover LASIK, but we believe everyone should have access to this service. That's why we offer payment plans to fit almost any budget. Call (630) 724-1400 today to schedule a consultation.
LASIK Prices
It's impossible to know exactly how much your LASIK procedure will cost until you have a consultation with our surgeon, Dr. Richard Foulkes. There are numerous factors that determine the cost of a LASIK procedure, such as:
- The experience and quality of the surgeon
- The type of technology used for the surgery
- The amount of vision correction you need
With LASIK, You Get What You Pay For
If the price of LASIK seems prohibitive, there are a few things to consider. While you may be able to bargain-hunt when looking for a LASIK surgeon, you will be worsening the quality of care. If you find advertisements promising LASIK for cheap prices, ask yourself what that surgeon is sacrificing to offer that price:
They may not correct extreme near-or-farsightedness or astigmatism
- That price may not cover all fees and follow-up visits
- The procedure may be performed using older technology that has greater risk of complications
At Foulkes Vision, we offer state-of-the-art care at reasonable prices. Dr. Foulkes uses the latest and most advanced technology to offer you safe, custom, effective care. The technology Dr. Foulkes uses includes:
- 3D wavefront maps of your eyes that pinpoint the individual errors in your vision so they can be corrected effectively
- Zytopix II scanner to measure your exact pupil size in low light to correct your vision in the biggest range possible
- FEMTO Z6 LDV Surgical Laser that sets the standard for speed and precision in LASIK procedures
Your eyes deserve the best possible care. Don't skimp on such a potentially transformative procedure.
How Can LASIK Save Me Money?
One often-overlooked aspect of LASIK is how much money you won't be spending on glasses or contacts anymore. The average contact wearer spends more than $500 per year on contacts and contact lens solution. For contact users with astigmatism, that's closer to $1,000 per year. Glasses can cost hundreds of dollars per pair. And that's on top of the cost of annual eye exams.
LASIK eliminates those expenses. The annual savings may not seem like a lot, but for many people, $500 to $1,000 per year could cover one of their rent payments. And those savings add up over time. Think of LASIK like a large up-front investment that will pay for itself long-term.
Paying For LASIK
In addition to cash, credit and debit cards, and money orders, Foulkes Vision offers LASIK financing for qualified patients. We accept payment plans through CareCredit®, which is designed to help offset health expenses. CareCredit® offers a variety of payment plans, including interest-free, short-term financing options.
We also offer promotions for active-duty military members, firefighters, and police officers. They get 15 percent off our services when they present a valid ID.
Schedule Your LASIK Consultation Today
Dr. Richard Foulkes has offered safe, top-quality LASIK surgery for two decades. He serves Lombard, Naperville, Downers Grove, and nearby areas of Chicago. Call (630) 724-1400 today to schedule a consultation.


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Coverage: Verizon is looking to sell blogging platform Tumblr
Verizon is seeking a buyer for Tumblr, the blogging platform it acquired along with other Yahoo assets in 2017.
Chris Welch of The Verge had the news:
On Thursday evening, Pornhub VP Corey Price claimed in a statement to BuzzFeed Newsthat his company is "extremely interested" in buying Tumblr and "very much looking forward to one day restoring it to its former glory with NSFW content." The company did not say whether it has actually made any legitimate offer to Verizon, however.
Price is referring to a major change implemented late last year, when Tumblr took the controversial step of banning porn on its platform. The company has been using AI to detect and automatically block images and videos that contain certain adult content. Existing posts containing porn were made private and are no longer publicly accessible. The move resulted in harsh criticism toward the company and a steep decline in web traffic, but Tumblr has given no indication that it plans to reverse its decision. Pornhub quickly sought to attract those users that Tumblr drove away.
Tumblr itself was acquired by Yahoo for $1.1 billion in 2013 during the Marissa Mayer era as an attempt to revitalize and steer new, younger users to the sinking internet staple. But Yahoo never really knew what to do with Tumblr, and the micro-blogging site — with its millions of personal blogs and some of the weirdest, best things on the internet — did nothing to reverse Yahoo's business fortunes.
Janko Roettgers of Variety reported that Verizon won't get anywhere close to $1.1 billion for Tumblr:
There is no word on how much money Verizon is looking to get from a sale, but it's unlikely anywhere close to some of the site's previous valuations. Yahoo acquired Tumblr for $1.1 billion in 2013. Verizon got its hands on the site when it acquired Yahoo in 2017.
Tumblr was at one point enormously popular with teens and other users looking for a mixture of blogging and social networking, and has to date amassed some 172 billion posts on 465.4 million individual blogs. However, user numbers have been steadily declining as its audience has moved on to other social networks.
Emarketer estimated Thursday that Tumblr's U.S. user base peaked 2 years ago, and has since declined from 20.9 million to 18.8 million monthly active users. The service now has a U.S. audience share of less than 10% among social networks, according to Emarketer's estimates.
Becky Peterson of Business Insider reported that Verizon is looking to cut costs:
The sale process comes as Verizon Media Group looks to cut costs and improve its finances related to properties formerly under the Oath banner that combined Yahoo and AOL. The group laid off 7% of its workforce in January, including employees at the media websites HuffPo and TechCrunch. Those cuts impacted 750 employees.
At the end of 2018, Verizon said it would write down the value of that business by $4.6 billion.
Tumblr was founded in 2007 and grew in popularity when microblogging was a popular trend on the internet. The platform currently has 465.4 million blogs and 21.6 million daily posts.
Tumblr took a major hit in the first quarter of the year after it banned Not Safe For Work content from its platform. Its daily visitors dropped by 30% between December 2018 and March 2019, according to the Verge.


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Founded in 2006, we are a privately owned, value added reseller focused on Disaster Recovery as a Service, backup, hyper-convergence, hybrid storage and Cyber security. In 2015 we became a partner of Cloud Distribution and now provide leading hybrid and hyper-convergence storage solutions and Cyber security solutions. We choose best of breed and innovative vendors to deliver our solutions. We will work with you to evaluate, select and deliver a cost effective solution that best protects your business assets.
What We Do
Help IT Management sleep soundly
We help our customers to protect themselves against a disaster or potentially damaging cyber attacks wherever your data and networks reside. Our innovative solutions are designed to ease the management burden and reduce the risk of disruption to your IT services. Our products have been carefully selected to meet or surpass your businesses security needs and recovery time objectives.
Clive Watts
Clive is co-founder Archivo Limited which was formed in 2006 with business partner Clive Rothwell following a long career in IT and gaining considerable experience in operations management, IT security, channels and product management, e-commerce and consulting.
Having worked for companies such as ICL, Plessey, Hambros Bank, Dexion, Digital Equipment, PriceWaterhouse Cooper, EASA Software and Attix 5, Clive is well placed to bring his wealth of experience to Archivo's customers.
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Clive started his IT career in application development in the 80's, moving into product design and development and then operational and support management roles.
Clive has been involved in projects to build large multi-tenanted hosted Exchange platforms and provisioning systems and built the first of these platforms back in 2001/2002. He has also built multiple managed offsite and hybrid backup solutions. More recently Clive has been involved in the identification of innovative Disaster recovery as a service, hybrid storage solutions and disruptive Cyber security software.


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Structural, Architectural and Bespoke Steel Specialists.
At Stowe Steel, we specialize in structural, architectural and bespoke metal fabrication, and undertake all types of steel work including producing security gates, metal railings, security grills, loft conversion beams, staircases, ladders, and structural steels for lintels or bearers.
We pride ourselves on providing a first class and friendly service to all of our customers. Whether it be a single beam or a full structural build, we maintain the very highest standards possible. Our goal is to make all of our clients experiences with us happy and stress free.
Our aim is to meet all of your expectations, and we are happy to help you design your project, as well as helping you to achieve your desired finish.
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