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WEST Fife motor racing champion Craig Brunton is used to overcoming major challenges both on and off the track.
Craig (23), from Carnock, has Type 1 diabetes and faced a tough battle to even prove he was fit and healthy enough to take part in racing.
However, having had to pass a series of stringent medicals to be allowed to race in the first place, Craig is now making up for lost time.
This season, in just his third year in the sport, he has wrapped up the Scottish Formula Ford Championship with the final meet still to be held.
Craig is a driver instructor at Knockhill, where his dad runs the Ferrari Driving Experience, and has been based there since 1997.
As a youngster, Craig grew up in and around motor sport and was keen to start a racing career but his medical condition held up those ambitions.
He said, "I was diagnosed at 14 after I had been feeling tired all the time and drinking lots of fluids. Type 1 is passed through your genes and my grandad had it.
"Type 2 is the one that can come from obesity and so when people hear you have diabetes they can make comments like, 'You've been eating too many cakes when you were a kid'." Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition where the body cannot control the amount of glucose in the blood because of a lack of the hormone, insulin, which should be produced naturally. Insulin helps cells absorb glucose where it is converted into energy. A shortage of insulin therefore causes glucose to build up in the blood.
"This means that you are sick all the time because the body's trying to get rid of it," said Craig.
As a result of his condition, Craig has to inject himself with insulin four times a day.
The motorsport authorities naturally have strict procedures in place to make sure competitors have no health problems which could lead to difficulties in the heat of the race.
This meant Craig having to prove his fitness to compete by seeing medical experts around the country before finally being given the go-ahead.
However, Craig has tried to turn his condition into a positive by using it as a basis of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
"You have to look after yourself," he explained. "I don't go out boozing at the weekend and have a healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
"It's really just what they tell everybody to try to do. I've also focused on motor sport which can take over your life anyway as people will tell you." Craig also has hopes his success can act as an inspiration for other young people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
He carries the logo of the Diabetes UK charity on his race car and through his work at Knockhill has met others who have the condition.
"It's important for young people to know they can go on and achieve the things they want," said Craig.
His friends and family are rightly delighted and proud with Craig's own success against the odds and he said, "It's been a dream come true for me." He would now like to move up a level and try his luck in the UK Formula Ford Championship but as always in motor sport that will come down to finance and sponsorship.
For the moment, he is looking forward to the final round of this year's Scottish championship at Knockhill on 17th October where he hopes to finish off a great season in style.


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Snow sense
In a rather disappointing Reuter's article about weather prediction, I came across this:
"Bees have built their hives close to the ground. If it was going to snow very heavily, they would have built them higher up," said Chris Goss, who runs a smallholding in the northeast U.S. state of Vermont.I'm afraid that doesn't make much sense to me. Bees occupy their nests for many years given the chance. In that case, bees with any genetic sense should be building their nests high up in snowy areas.


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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Keeping kids from getting in trouble with the law is the mission of one Broward County judge, who opened up his courtroom to give at-risk youth a front row seat to what they could face if they don't clean up their act.
"I'm Michael Davis, welcome to your first appearance court. Let me tell you a little bit about what we do here," said Broward County judge Michael Davis, as he introduced himself to the kids.
One by one, the students filed into the courtroom.
"So I am the first judge that anyone sees when they get arrested in Broward County," began Davis.
Today, his courtroom is being used as a learning tool, where the students had an opportunity to watch the wheels of justice at work.
"I am going to set what is called a bond or bail in their case … Everybody here gets a fair hearing before me."
For two hours, case after case, the students paid close attention to the cases and even interacted with the judge
"I'm gonna set your bond at 1,000 dollars on count 1," said Davis, as an example.
At one point he asked the students, "Everybody is…?" Where he and the students recited in unison, "Innocent until proven guilty."
Judge Davis was appointed to bond court in June. Not long after, he was shocked at how many young kids were committing serious crimes.
"I have had kids in this courtroom as young as 13 years old charged with things that are punishable by life," he explained, "so I sat down and thought about it, how can I help?
So, after careful planning, he decided to bring at-risk students into his courtroom in a first-of-its-kind program.
"Maybe showing them what happens in here, what happens in our criminal justice system, just how scary it can be. It might make the difference to a child," said Davis.
Judge Davis teamed up with the PROMISE (Preventing Recidivism through Opportunities, Mentoring, Interventions, Supports & Education) Program, an intervention program aiming at keeping troubled students out of the court system, run by the Broward school district. "PROMISE is also a way for you to take charge of your life," said Broward County Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie.
Once their day in court was over, they all got a little one-on-one time with the judge.
"Do you want to be an accountant?" Davis asked a student.
"Nah, but I got a good grade in math this year," said the student.
"What did you get?" asked Davis.
"I got a 'B,'" he responded.
"That's great," complimented Davis.
As Davis said goodbye to the students and headed back to the courtroom, the students came forward to share with 7News what they had learned, including 14-year-old Hector Rodriguez, a PROMISE Program student who is determined to stay away from trouble.
"Getting in trouble is bad, and it's like, it destroys your life when you get in trouble," said Rodriguez.
Also impressed by the process was 16-year-old Romero Montez.
"I thought it was gonna be different," said Montez. "I thought he was gonna, just like, tell them their bond and their sentence, and that was gonna be it."
Sixteen-year-old PROMISE Program student Handle Miller also appreciated what he saw. "Just seeing people being punished for their actions, it's all right."
In conclusion, on this first day of Judge Davis' new program, he know he was on to something good.
"I am hoping we can touch the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of children," said Davis.
Davis hopes parents and teachers will be able to use the website for the PROMISE Program as a learning tool.
To learn more about the program, click here.
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Not sure what you mean by famous? But some of our racers have had big career accomplishments or other remarkable accomplishmentsBlake Mycoskie TOMS shoes; philantropistAlex Boylan Producer: Around the World for Free. Founder Dream JobbingMallory Ervin YouTube BloggerJosh and Brent "Beekman Boys" continue their successful development of Beekman's Natalie Strand author: A Woman's Guide to Diabetes: A Path to Wellness Jennifer Wayne nominated for ACM Song of the Year 2016Amy Diaz Mrs Rhode Island 2017Cole LeBrant continues his YouTube career
Don't exactly know where to post...I was watching Big Bang Theory (S3E3), they were in a goth bar and Kent & Vyxsin were extras
Over the weekend, I was surprised to see a big feature on Nick Spangler (of Nick & Starr) in my SF Chronicle's Datebook section.https://www.sfchronicle.com/music/article/Mormon-star-Nick-Spangler-in-S-F-for-12451590.phpI had no idea he has been in many shows, including on Broadway. The article mentions TAR as well.
Yeah. No idea where Starr is these days, though. He's never mentioned her on his Twitter.
Stassi Schroeder was on the Bravo show Vanderpump Rules post TAR:FE. Jamie was part of Playboy after her appearance on TAR 14.Not sure if this completely counts but Amy Purdy went on to become a paralympian and was on Dancing with the Stars after TAR 21 (she did appear in a movie in 2005, but it was only shown in film festivals not in the cinema). To add on with TAR Australia:Nathan competed on Celebrity Apprentice Australia after TARAu 1.Mel became a famous radio host after TARAu 1, which unfortunately led to the infamous prank call that led to the suicide of Kate Middleton's nurse.
I also remembered Doyin from TAR 2 was the subject of this article of mild controversy.
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In the Winslow bed, we see a purity of form that makes it the chameleon of the line. It quite effectively spans the gap between the sexes. Dressed in lace and ruffles the bed very easily carries a feminine character, while a simple change of bedding would reveal a more masculine image. Be sure to note the castings at the top of the head and footboard. The design lines of these castings move the motion in a rolling gesture up and out. This curling silhouette creates a subtle movement outward that brings plenty of interest to the design. It is this kind of attention to detail that tells us much thought went into the look and feel of this bed. The finish is mahogany gold. The headboard rises to 52" overall while the footboard caps off at 34".
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Le 56th Annual Meeting of the African Studies Association se tiendra à Baltimore (Maryland, USA).
Appel à propositions jusqu'au 15 mars 2013
Extrait de proposition en ligne :
"We invite proposals to the 56th ASA Annual Meeting to reflect on how we as researchers study a continent with multiple layers of mobility as well as evident obstruction. The conversation
around these issues-needs to ask questions about fluidity and obstruction as concepts in African society and culture that are rooted in historical contexts. Then we can begin to unpack the areas of movement and blockages of people, place, and power that are growing so prominent in African Studies. This situation calls for thinking that is itself mobile, and that can engage and
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By Neal A. Shipman
Farmer Editor
The Watford City varsity boys golf team competed in tournaments this past week at Burlington and Stanley with the Wolves winning the Burlington Invite and taking third at Stanley.
"It was good to get a few tournaments in this week," stated Scott Wisness, Wolves' head coach. "Colter Maki and Mitchell Liebel did well, but can definitely improve their scores to be right up there with the top golfers in the region. If they can, it will help out our team score."
At Burlington, the Wolves carded a score of 336 to edge Tioga by one stroke to win the tournament. Mitchell Liebel and Jonathan Dunn led Watford City with scores of 80 and 82, respectively. Also scoring for the Wolves was Colter Maki, 86; Korbin Knutson, 88; Cody Johnson, 89; and Charles Villanueva, 94.
At Stanley, Watford City carded a team score of 342 to trail Lewis & Clark, 336, and Kenmare, 338.
Mitchell Liebel and Colter Maki paced the Wolves with scores of 84 and 85, respectively, while Jake Rogness finished the 18 holes with a score of 86. Also scoring for Watford City was Jonathan Dunn, 87; Korbin Knutson, 96; and Devyn Marquardt, 98.
"We know what we need to work on and can hopefully get on the course to get where we need to be," states Wisness.
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All four seasons coexist at Sunrise Cafe. Acrylic scenes of spring, summer, fall and winter cover the walls and ceiling. The kitchen churns out organic veggie patties and sage-spiced biscuits and gravy while a server, toting a baby, fills a mug. Nearly everything is prepared in-house, she says.
This scratch-made ethos spills from one independent coffee shop and bookstore to the next—yes, several of each—in this southwest Ohio village of 3,800 residents. Far from the snowbelt in the state's northeast corner, fall clings a bit longer in Yellow Springs. Quiet trails in John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge reach bluffs, trickling waterfalls and old hardwoods defining the Miami Valley. The village is a haven for academics, artists and rainbow flags—feeding off the progressive DNA of Antioch College. The liberal arts school, founded in 1850 by an abolitionist, touts Coretta Scott King among its alumni.
"It's a live-and-let-live sort of town," says Kurt Miyazaki. He shelved his Ph.D. in political science to run Emporium Wines and The Underdog Cafe, or "the village living room." Pop into the general-store-meets-coffee-shop and music venue to meet lively natives. And consider ditching an itinerary. The stillness here can go a long way before the frenzy of Christmas jingles and winter ice sets in.
A customer strums the community guitar in a booth at The Underdog Cafe.
Yellow Springs Pottery is a trove of gift-worthy ceramics.
Weekend Tips for Yellow Springs
Overnight in Jail B&Bs like the stylish Arthur Morgan House (below) tap into the authenticity of Yellow Springs. Mills Park Hotel offers privacy in conventional rooms. Then there's Jailhouse Suites: Sleep in an old jail, with a holistic vet clinic below.
Go with the Winds No mass-market soda at Winds Cafe (below); instead, find seasonal dishes like Russian beets and seared duck breast in lavender honey. Stroll down the street for a beer and rotating art at Yellow Springs Brewery.
Walk Kieth's Alley Duck behind the main-drag shops on Xenia Avenue for a hidden gallery of murals. Works change periodically without notice: When Prince died in 2016, a tribute went up. Two blocks away, Village Artisans sells smaller paintings by local artists.
Explore Glen Helen A 1,100-acre preserve urges you to slow down amid trails, cascades and a raptor center. The town namesake Yellow Spring pours from a rock, and remains of a dam mark a resort from nearly 100 years past. Inman Loop trail hits the key sites.
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Hi Julia,
I bought and read your book in April, 2008, in preparation for my move to Mexico.
Yes, I fell in love with a Mexican and have never regretted one moment.
I found your book informative, but I could read your frustration on many of the pages. And, now I understand why!!!
Much of what you wrote about I've experienced. Just yesterday we waited in line for 2 hours and after getting to the window the person said we were in the wrong line and the wrong building. And, of course, this is AFTER we asked where to go! Same thing with directions. At least on that problem we've realized that we have to ask at least 3 people & if 2 match then we go with it…still might not get us where we want to go but our chances are better.
Thanks for writing such a wonderful book that helped me understand what to expect. It definitely helped with the culture shock!
-Kim McGill
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We will be purchasing a large brick on the DGN Walk of Honor - located at the Main Street entrance - on behalf of the Class of 1989.
The Walk of Honor was created to give the people and alumni of North High School a lasting memorial. The walkway at DGN celebrates the rich tradition of the school by honoring individuals and groups who have made a mark on their histories.
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EternaTile can be installed on any existing sloped roof with a 3:12 or steeper without engineer approval because of its light weight. The tile product is designed to have a lifetime warranty and the Eterna"G" replaceable solar module makes the entire product line a catalyst in the building sector.
Tiles Feature Replaceable Solar Module
Roof Tiles Are Embedded with Solar Cells
- Cool roof coatings on tile keep it cool and improve energy production. The cool roof coating has high emissivity on the sun side to allow heat to be radiated out and low emissivity underneath, making the tiles a radiant barrier.
- The efficient above-sheathing ventilation on the tile system provides a chimney effect as warm air flows between the tiles and the roof deck and out from the building. In winter, the air gap between the tiles and roof deck are insulating, reducing the heat transfer out of the attic.
Solar-reflective Shingle Line Adds New Colors
Large Format Solar Module Is for Low Slope Commercial Roofing
The Miasole FLEX module bonded to the TPO roof systems eliminates the need for racking, concrete ballast or roof penetrations. The FLEX low profile PV module has the same wind uplift rating of the roof system design, making FLEX the best solar choice for high wind zones. Weighting less than 0.7 pound/square feet, FLEX is idea for roofs with low load capacity and buildings in high seismic areas.
The Miasole FLEX modules simplify project logistics, reduce labor costs and installation.
View the Miasole solar TPO installation video.
MiaSolé is a producer of thin-film Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) solar cells and panels. Founded in 2004, MiaSolé has evolved from a Silicon Valley start-up to the world leader in thin film solar panel efficiency. In its Sunnyvale, Calif., facility, MiaSolé has demonstrated 15.5 percent module efficiency in production. Miasole became part of the Hanergy family of renewable energy technology companies in 2012.
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Like the revolutionary Zep residential solar systems, ZS Peak provides an innovative snap-together system to simplify and accelerate installation. SolarCity estimates that ZS Peak can increase generation capacity on flat roof buildings by 20-50 percent per building and do so without requiring any penetrations. The system's dense, east-west layout structure will allow SolarCity to fit up to 20 percent more solar panels on standard roofs and up to 50 percent more panels on lightweight roofs, such as those commonly found on warehouses. The increase in panels per roof is particularly valuable in the commercial market, as conventional flat-roof solar systems typically power less than half of a commercial building's load.
ZS Peak's east-west orientation not only allows installers to fit more solar panels on each roof than standard south-facing systems, it also captures peak power production throughout a longer period of the day. By lengthening power production time and eliminating the typical mid-day spike of standard solar systems, SolarCity can also make more efficient use of solar inverters to further reduce costs for customers. ZS Peak has so significantly improved on the aerodynamics of conventional systems that it can be installed as a lightweight, non-penetrating system on many roofs that would otherwise require the solar panels to be bolted down.
SolarCity is currently installing its first project with ZS Peak and expects to begin installing the product in volume in January 2015. Businesses and other organizations interested in SolarCity's services can contact the company directly at (888) 765-2489 for a free, no-obligation solar consultation or visit SolarCity online.
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The new L-Foot does not cover the top-mounted bolt on the AceClamp ML or impede access to the AceClamp A2 side bolt, making any adjustment or re-torquing quick and easy. The bracket's shorter foot allows complete access to the clamp's grounding cable channel, so the bracket doesn't have to be removed to install the grounding wire.
The FM-Approved AceClamp ML is a standing seam metal roof (SSMR) clamp system that can accommodate almost any application or roof seam profile. It is UL 2703 compliant. Its two-piece design allows installation at any point on the seam with one of the tightest vibration tested grips in the industry. The single fastening screw is top-loaded, providing easy, quick access for the contractor, completing installation in less than half the time of conventional side-mounting systems.
The AceClamp A2 is one of the strongest clamps tested, compared with single set-screw clamps, in the SSMR market. It is UL 467 and 2703 compliant. Its unique design virtually eliminates the need for periodically re-torquing clamps. The A2's innovative solution prevents torque back-out by employing a distinctive "push-pin" design that locks two stainless steel pins onto the roof panel to secure the clamp. The A2 also saves time and money where grounding cables are used, as the clamp is designed with a grounding cable groove incorporated into the clamp itself. A stainless steel sleeve and set-screw kit securely hold the grounding wire in place. For the installer, this feature eliminates the need for a separate grounding attachment. Like the AceClamp ML, the A2 does not penetrate or scratch the roof's surface, preserving manufacturers' warranties.


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Veena Malik – Hot Actress Short Profile
Veena Malik is a Pakistani model who turned hot actress then. She has a Guinness World Record for receiving maximum kisses in one minute on her birthday beating Salman Khan's Guinness World Records.
- She made her debut film Tere Pyar Mein in 2000.
- Veena Malik and her husband Aasad were sentenced to 26 years of imprisonment for allegedly airing a sacrilegious programme on Pakistan's Geo TV.


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A small selection of memories are attached by theme to this page. Apart from looking through this selection there are a variety of ways to look at all the memories on the site. All the jobs are added as individual posts to the Home Page.
Go to the Home page and scroll down through the posts as they are added to the website. At the bottom of Home page there is a button to click on to load more posts. There are over 180 posts on the site so this is a systematic but quite a time-consuming way of searching the site.
Another way to search the site is looking through categories on the right hand side of the Home page. The categories allocated to the memories are a) the decade in which people started work and b) what type of work it was.
Using the Tag Cloud
The tags are keywords that describe the content in each of memories. The tags are added to over time depending on the content of the new memories.
Each tag is actually a hyperlink. For example if you click on the tag for Edinburgh and you will then see all the memories which include or are based in Edinburgh.
Isabella's memory of working as a tailor in 1930s
Nan's memory of working in a tuberculosis ward in 1940s
Ernest's memory of training at Heriott Watt in the 1950s and then becoming a rocket scientist
Ron's memory of being taken from Aberlour Orphanage to work for the BBC in 1960s
Finally the website can be searched by when the memory was added. There is a list of Recent Posts. There is also a calendar. The highlighted dates are when memories were added to the site. There is also an archive list sorted by months of the year.


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Walworth Storefront Driving Directions
Wisconsin Car Paint Store Located Deep in Walworth CountyReview Walworth Location
Auto Paint & Supply in Walworth features different types of automotive products for all levels of car enthusiasts. Whether you need buffing products, refinishing abrasives, or other auto products, shop our Walworth auto paint store for top-grade supplies today!
Shop our car paint store for:
- Auto body fillers
- Buffing & detailing products
- Auto refinishing abrasives
- Car paint brands
- Body shop booth equipment
- Plastic repair
- Auto spray paint equipment
Need a specific car paint brand? We've got it all, including:
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Auto Paint & Supply - Walworth
217 N Main St.
Walworth, WI 53184
Monday – Friday: 8am to 5pm
It is just off of Highway 14 in Walworth. For directions to our store from the local area see below.
Driving Directions from Delavan to Auto Paint & Supply Walworth
Delavan, WI - Start
1. Head south on S 2nd St/County Hwy-O for 4.5 miles
2. Turn left and head southeast on Highway 14 for 3.3 miles
3. Turn left onto Beloit St/Highway 14 E and continue for .04 miles
4. Make the first left onto N Main St/Highway 14 W and head north for .08 miles.
5. Auto Paint & Supply will be on your left
Auto Paint & Supply, Walworth, WI – End
Driving Directions from Lake Geneva to Auto Paint & Supply Walworth
Lake Geneva, WI – Start
1. Head south on S Lake Shore Dr. for 2.3 miles
2. Continue heading south/southwest, S Lake Shore Dr. turns into County Highway-BB for another 4.8 miles
3. Keep heading straight as County Highway-BB turns into Linton Rd and then into County Road B- you'll be driving westbound another 3.7 miles.
4. Turn right onto N Main St/Highway 14 W and head north for .08 miles
5. Auto Paint & Supply will be on your left
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Driving Directions from Como to Auto Paint & Supply Walworth
Como, WI – Start
1. Head west on Palmer Rd for 2.8 miles
2. Make a left and head southbound on WI-67/State Road 67 for 2.9 miles
3. Turn right on W Geneva St/WI-67 and head west for 2.1 miles
4. Turn left onto WI-67/State Road 67 and head south for 3.3 miles
5. Make a right onto Kenosha St/WI-67/County Hwy-B and continue west .5 miles
6. Turn right onto N Main St/Highway 14 W and drive north for .08 miles
7. Auto Paint & Supply will be on your left
Auto Paint & Supply, Walworth, WI – End
Driving Directions from Darien to Auto Paint & Supply Walworth
Darien, WI – Start
1. Get onto S Walworth St/Highway-14 and head southeast for 7.3 miles
2. Turn left onto Beloit St/Highway-14 and head east for .04 miles
3. Make your first left onto N Main St/Highway-14 W and head northbound for .08 miles
4. Auto Paint & Supply will be on your left
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Chicken Paprikash
Submitted by "Jill M." at allrecipes.com
(Note: the best paprikash we've had so far in our lives has been at a local restaurant in Michigan somewhere near where David's aunt lives. I really wish we knew the name of that place, because it was sooooo good! This recipe isn't quite as good, but it gets pretty close.)
Add onion to the skillet. Cook just until tender, but not brown. Stir in paprika. Return chicken to skillet, turning to coat with paprika/onion mixture. Add wine and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Boil skillet drippings until reduced to 1/2 cup liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and heat through.
Serve chicken with or on cooked pasta, and pour sauce over all.
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Making Water Conservation the California Way of Life
FAQs on What Long Beach Can Expect from the New Water Use Efficiency Legislation
In California, droughts are a part of life, and the next dry year is always right around the corner. To best prepare our state for future dry years, Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills into law on May 31, 2018, that will have a lasting impact on our state, changing the way we use water in homes, businesses and the agricultural community.
The two bills together establish a new, more comprehensive framework for both urban and agricultural water conservation and water use efficiency, including water use goals for urban water agencies, like LBWD, and additional requirements for managing water for our future and local drought planning.
Long Beach residents and businesses consistently do their part to use water efficiently, no matter the weather. Water use efficiency is, and has always been, our way of life in Long Beach. There are no immediate impacts to Long Beach residents from these new laws, in part because of how dedicated our community already is to saving water. Over time, we expect there will be only minimal impacts to customers who already live a water-efficient lifestyle.
Looking forward to the next decade, we are confident that our community will continue setting a great example of how to most wisely use our most precious and limited natural resource. Remember: small changes in our daily water use habits now add up to big water savings for our future.
What do the new laws do?
Over the next several years, specific water use targets will be set for Long Beach Water's overall service area based upon the standards outlined in the new laws. These new lower targets are not set on an individual household or per person level. LBWD will be held accountable for achieving the water efficiency standard, which is calculated on an overall LBWD system-wide basis (not an individual basis). In 2023, LBWD will begin the state-mandated reporting of our system-wide average water usage.
The conservation framework includes an initial water use efficiency standard for a city-wide annual average for indoor water use of 55 gallons per person per day. This standard will be stepped down slightly over time to become more efficient.
Can I shower and do laundry at the same time?
The new laws are intended to address system-wide, not individual, water use levels. You might have heard some rumors about not being able to shower and do laundry at the same time. Rest assured, the new water conservation laws absolutely do not specify when or how often any person may shower or do laundry.
Will individual residents and businesses be fined for not meeting water use targets?
No, individual residents and businesses will not be fined for not meeting the new water use targets. Your water provider is held accountable to meeting the standard.
How will the new laws impact me at my home?
The initial indoor target of 55 gallons per person per day is calculated across the Long Beach Water's service area every year. That goal does not include outdoor water use, which will have its own separate goal.
We all have a role to play in helping to achieve the state's water saving goals. LBWD provides a number of innovative customer support programs and initiatives to help you - our valued residents and businesses - be more water efficient.
To learn more, visit:
There are current water use restrictions in Long Beach that have been in place since 2016. The main water use restrictions for residents and businesses include:
For a full list of water use restrictions please click here.
How will the new laws impact me in my businesses?
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Specific performance measures for the different sectors will be determined over the next several years. The process will include opportunities for business-owner input.
Long Beach Water provides many water-saving programs and incentives for businesses, including restaurant owners. For restaurant owners looking to become certified in water use efficiency, visit blue.lbwater.org for more information about our Certified Blue Restaurant program.
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Nearly twenty years since the formation of his Tennessee-based project
sElf, Matt Mahaffey is releasing a new SElf EP – Super Fake Nice – on July 29th
inked deal with El Camino Media. The six-song collection will feature original tracks – "Gonna Rock," "Subconscious," "Hey Hipster," "Looks And Money," "Splitting Atoms" and the lead single "Runaway." Super Fake Nice was written, produced, recorded, performed and arranged by Matt Mahaffey at his Fresh Imperial studio in Franklin, Tennessee. This is the first new body of SElf material to be released since his 2005 album Porno, Mint, & Grime and the band will headline a rare Los Angeles show at the El Rey Theatre on August 1st
SElf is the brainchild of Matt Mahaffey, a multi-instrumentalist studio wizard. He began writing songs at the age of four and spent a large part of his high school and college upbringing mastering studio techniques. In 1995 he released his debut SElf album, Subliminal Plastic Motives followed by tours with Garbage, 311 and Cracker. An early review of the debut from People Magazine described Mahaffey as a "virtual one-man rhythm nation" and stated the album proves "...that alternative rock can be more than atonal, angst-ridden prattle." Following Subliminal..., came releases on Dreamworks and Spongebath including 1999's Breakfast With Girls and 2000's Gizmodgery (made completely with toy instruments).
Since then, Mahaffey further crafted his unique blend of funk, hip-hop and alt-pop and in the early 2000's his focus started to shift into film and television, scoring music for CSI Miami, Entourage and Weeds. He also started playing and producing for other artists including Beck, Pink, Liz Phair, Keith Urban, The Sounds, Lupe Fiacsco, HelloGoodbye and Tenacious D.
In 2001, Mahaffey wrote and composed "Stay Home" for the Motion Picture Shrek. In 2005, Mahaffey joined up with Beck when he released Guero as part of his touring band, playing multiple instruments on stage every night. He contributed a cover of They Might Be Giants "Ana Ng" in 2008 to the Bar None Hello Radio compilation. In 2010, he began writing songs for SElf again and released a pair of singles, 2010's "Could You Love Me Now?" and 2011's "Looks and Money." While he continued to work with other artists, Matt's desire to record and release music of his own was growing and he set to working on new music for 2014.
He kicked the year off with a vinyl reissue on Fat Possum Records of his 1995 debut Subliminal Plastic Motives in January followed by the first SElf live shows in nearly a decade including sold-out dates at The Gramercy Theatre in NYC, Exit/In in Nashville and the El Rey in Los Angeles.
This past May he contributed a brand new song – "Stranger than Strange" to Blake Shelton's Songs for Blake Autism Awareness Compilation. Thanks to a newly penned deal with El
Camino Media, fans will get to hear the new EP Super Fake Nice this July. Check http://sElf.is & http://elcaminomedia.com for the most up-to-date information.


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William Johnston, a prosperous Louisville farmer built what is considered to the areas first rural brick house in 1788, on what he called Cave Hill Farm. This name came from the nearby cave and strong stream that emanated from it. Upon Johnston's death in 1797 the property was divided into smaller parcels, one of which contained the old brick house. Another parcel of land would also be purchased by the city of Louisville and become the location of Cave Hill Cemetery. City officials had purchased the land in the 1830's with anticipation of railroad construction due to the close proximity of stone quarries.
Around the mid 1840's Johnston's house began use as the city "Pest House" for people with communicable diseases. The house with several additions continued to serve this function for several decades until the city tore it down in 1872. On the site a three-story modern "Hospital for Eruptive Diseases" was planned to replace the Pest house. This was located near what is now the Grinstead Drive entrance for Cave Hill. However, before construction was completed Louisville experienced an outbreak of yellow fever and the city quickly established a temporary hospital on the U of L Belknap Campus.
In late 1878, Louisville mayor John G, Baxter ordered the hospital converted into a maternity facility called the Forest Hill Lying-In Hospital. Six years later in 1884 the hospital was converted into an inebriate home and sanitarium and in 1886 it became a school for boys. In 1899, noted psychiatrist Dr. Barton L. Stone, former Superintendent at the Western Kentucky Asylum for the Insane, purchased the building and established a private sanatarium he named Beechurst for the treatment of patients with mental and nervous conditions. Opening in 1900 with a capacity for 40 patients, Beechurst was for those that could afford it, a more private alternative to treatment at the nearby Central Kentucky Asylum for the Insane.
Around 1906, Dr. Malcolm H. Yeaman while serving as Superintendent at Central purchased an interest in Beechurst and upon Dr. Stones retirement in 1907 resigned his position at Central and took over at Beechurst. Yeaman served in this position until resigning 1918. In 1913, a welcoming lodge was constructed near the main entrance and is still standing today. However, with the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s, paying patients became scarce and the Sanitarium soon closed its doors in 1935. It was demolished the following year to make way for a new road through Cave Hill.
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TERM 5 / Mariya Munsey
1 / Rebranding The UFO Museum
Class / Communication Design 4
Instructor / Rudy Manning
The UFO Museum located in Roswell, Museum is a kooky place to visit, their website alone can give you an idea of what the experience is like. My goal was to not only totally rebrand The UFO Museum, but to also to give it a brand new concept. That's where Roam Extraterrestrial steps in. The concept behind Roam - is a destination for adventure that is unlike anywhere else. It's heavily influenced and dependent on the outdoors; and also the feeling of an altered reality. Roam Extraterrestrial also has the branding to back up it's completely unique experience.
Creating a brand new identity for Roam Extraterrestrial means making: logo, letterheads, envelope, business card, promotional posters, a website, a mobile application, products, and more.
2 / Truly Experiencing Patagonia
Class / Ad Con 1
Instructor / Dennis Lee
Patagonia doesn't want you to buy their things if you don't need it, which means they don't want you to buy things that don't work. My goal was to give an experience right in store to customers, that show that their products work, even in the coldest and most brutal conditions in the world.
3 / Rick and Morty
Class / Ad Con 1
Instructor / Dennis Lee
Rick and Morty is coming back for Season 3 and only the true fan's of this adult cartoon show will be able to understand the exact meaning of the wire coming out from these men's eyes. Without knowing the show, anyone who recognizes any of the individual men can also understand the 'evil' meaning behind the imagery as well.
4 / Tattoo's for Taco's
Class / Ad Con 1
Instructor / Dennis Lee
People love taco's but what people love more, are free taco's. Every Tuesday, Taco Bell will give a free taco to anyone who shows up with any of their temporary taco tattoo designs on. What's even better? If you show up with a permanent one: You get free taco's for life.
5 / Recycling + Greenpeace
Class / Type 3
Instructor / Chesley Nassaney
The goal was to redo Greenpeace's logo - by creating a friendly and cleaner typeface while still maintaining the eco friendly green but to also create a campaign that focuses on recycling (everything comes back to you and affects you) in a more 'in your face' fashion.
6 / Honda
Class / Art Direction 2
Instructor / Mel Sant
Honda had put out a print ad for the new Honda Ridgeline. They were trying to communicate that their car was versatile but they weren't quite doing it. My goal was to communicate versatility in a straight forward but interesting way.
7 / Show people how you really feel with GUND.
Class / Ad Con 2
Instructor / John Loper
With Gund, you can give a gift that show's how you really feel.
8 / Jack in the Box
Class / Ad Con 2
Instructor / John Loper
Introducing the Triple Decker Burger from Jack in the Box - the biggest burger ever.
Class / Art Direction 2
Instructor / Mel Sant
A laptop from HP that has provides sound quality like no other.
10 / Ricky and Morty
Instructor / Dennis Lee
Rick and Morty is coming back for Season 3 and only the true fan's of this adult cartoon show will be able to understand the exact meaning of this odd Santa figure in it's own version of the classic game Operation. Without knowing the show, anyone can play this game and enjoy it. But only the most dedicated fans will get the details.


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LA Unified Selects First Black Woman to Lead District
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Los Angeles Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Michelle King was named today the district's next superintendent.
"What a historic moment this is," LAUSD board President Steven Zimmer said. "A daughter of our city, a student and graduate of LAUSD, a teacher from our schools, a principal from our system, a leader of our community will now take the helm with us together to lead this district, our schools and our community for breakthroughs in public education for the students that need us
the most."
King, 54, has been with the district for 31 years as a teacher and administrator. She is the first woman to lead the district in more than 80 years and the first black woman to ever lead the nation's second-largest district.
"I am honored and proud to be selected as the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District," King said. "I again want to thank the Board of Education for their confidence and support in allowing me to lead the students, employees and families of this incredible district."
She said as the first black woman to lead the district, she wants to "inspire students of all races and backgrounds to pursue their dreams by demonstrating what is possible in L.A. Unified."
King said she plans to expand efforts to engage parents, LAUSD unions and other stakeholders to take an active effort in moving the district forward, and "create new pathways for all students and give them the tools they need to succeed."
The board is expected to finalize her contract at its meeting Tuesday. The selection of King was unanimous.
Superintendent Ramon Cortines retired from day-to-day operations of the district in December, and officially stepped aside Jan. 2. The board has been conducting a search for a replacement since August, while King has been serving as the interim leader of the district since Cortines stepped aside.
According to the district, King attended Century Park and Windsor Hills elementary schools and Palms Junior High School. She graduated from Palisades High School and attended UCLA.
She began her teaching career at Porter Middle School in Granada Hills, teaching math and science, before becoming the math, science and aerospace coordinator at Wright Middle School in Westchester. She later served as assistant principal and principal at Hamilton High School in Cheviot Hills.
She served as Cortines' chief of staff during his previous administration, then as a deputy under Superintendent John Deasy and again under Cortines following Deasy's departure.


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The Order 1886 – Announce Trailer
Here are the very first impressions of the game I've been working on – The Order 1886 – with a stunning trailer that has officially been announced to the public during E3 at the Sony press conference in Los Angeles. The game itself is still in production but so far I can say that I am already extremely proud to be part of such an exciting and creative challenging project.
Ready at Dawn have been best known for their PSP titles: Daxter and God of War: Chains of Olympus – which have won the independent studio multiple awards in the industry. During the press conference Sony announced that The Order 1886 will be an exclusive title for the Playstation 4 and is co-produced by their Santa Monica studio.
To mention is that the footage you'll see is being rendered in the actual engine using Ready at Dawn home-made technology.
The crew over at Gameinformer have recently visited the studio on-site, covered a feature on their November edition and talked to creative director Ru and Andrea about the history of the studio. Both are sharing insights on how this game came about, speaking with the key members of the development team.
"The Order: 1886 offers a fascinating glimpse into a past twisted by strange events that alter the course of history. Players step into the shoes of a knight who is part of an ancient order sworn to protect humanity from the threat of monstrous half-breed creatures. Ready At Dawn's fascinating fiction for its new franchise draws inspiration from ancient mythology and legend combined with actual historical figures; the result is a story we can't wait to experience in full. This fiction is buttressed by an action-packed shooting mechanic fueled by awesome and unusual weapons, like a rifle that can spew blasts of lightning. The Order's incredible visuals and technology speak to what we can all look forward to in the games designed from the ground up to run on next-gen hardware like the PS4." Gameinformer 2012
Can't get enough? Want to find out more about the game? Go visit the Gameinformer website directly and check out the entire coverage on the game, introducing the main character, next-gen technology, weapons and much more…


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5 minutes. Imagine you will completely lose your memory of 2010 in five minutes. Set an alarm for five minutes and capture the things you most want to remember about 2010.
2010. It's hard to believe it's almost over already. Quick memories:
Warm sunshine on my baby belly in Mexico, happy splashing and swimming with the kids, tacos, whale watching, sand.
Morning snuggles with my kids.
Seeing the joy they are finding in creativity and making gifts for others.
Giving birth to Pearl; getting to know this sweetest of babies.
Raphael learning to talk; all the funny ways he pronounces his words.
Poppy sounding out her first words.
Brigid's 40 Day Blessing and her baptism.
Watching the Apparent Project grow, selling AP jewelry, and raising money to build a house in Haiti.
Evenings by the fire.
Listening to the kids recite poetry and immerse themselves in imaginative play.
Watching my husband play with the kids and laughing together.
Time's up.
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It started with a dream back when David Murphy was a student. Now, 22 years later, the dream is a fledgling reality with the Wasatch Music Coaching Academy, 959 E. 900 South, a place Murphy hopes will be a haven for young musicians.
"The competitive edge of college and things like that was such a shock to me personally," Murphy said. "I thought, 'Wouldn't it be neat if there was a place that younger people could go in preparation? . . . Where they could get improvisation classes and theory classes and play with small groups, ensembles and chamber groups even before they got to college?'"
After teaching in the public-school system for many years and spending some time in the private-business world, Murphy saw things coming together in a way that started pushing him to fulfill his dream.
Even with his other obligations, Murphy said that for the past 30-plus years, he had always continued performing and recording as a professional percussionist/drummer. So he started talking with his musical colleagues about his ideas for the studio.
The response was not only positive, but he said that many of the musicians had already had a similar idea themselves.
Further, the Alan Weight Music Studios kept coming up as a suggestion for a location. "(Weight's) dream was very similar at that studio as to what mine has been," said Murphy, a place "where there could be a multifaceted opportunity for music education for young people."
Although Weight had passed away, Murphy said that Weight's daughter, Cheryl Herman, was happy to house a program that so closely matched what her father would have wanted. "Our goal is to offer the private lessons, but what makes us unique is to offer different types of clinics and classes theory classes, both for jazz theory and legit (classical) theory, and improvisation classes, classes on the music business, history of music classes, classes on production, on recording."
Eventually Murphy would like to offer almost any class found at an accredited university and provide the necessary recording studios and equipment for hands-on experience.
In fact, he's hoping to put together a summer workshop where a student can come with a musical idea and see it through the recording process all the way to marketing.
Frequent ensemble-playing experience is another hallmark of the program. "We want these kids to perform, to perform with each other and perform with professional musicians and get out of just playing in their house."
In fact, Murphy even tries to get gigs around town for some of the kids, although he quickly clarified that they are "healthy gigs, places they might be able to play on a Sunday afternoon."
Now that the doors are open, Murphy said, he's able to offer some but not all of his full vision. The limitation, he said, is student enrollment.
For example, Murphy would like to put together some small jazz combos and several big bands, but there isn't the critical mass of students playing the necessary instruments to do so.
Still, he's optimistic as the fourth-quarter student recital is being prepared. For this he has hired several professional musicians to play with the students. "The parents really caught the vision of what we're trying to accomplish," he said, "and as we get more students there and have more of these recitals, I know that it will continue to feed itself."
Most of the faculty, Murphy said, are working musicians themselves so far, coming mostly from the jazz/pop world. But Murphy intends to include the classical spectrum as well. Already he has recruited violinist Isabella des Etoiles, who is busy putting together chamber ensembles for the summer, and teaching a "Circles of Music" class. And last month the first rock-band recital was held.
An outreach effort working with local public and private schools has also been started. Groups of faculty, four to nine members each, have gone into various schools to perform, offer coaching and work with students, free of charge to the schools.
The academy has also started coordinating with the University of Utah's jazz department to offer, possibly by next year, summer classes that would correlate with the U.'s program.
Eventually, Murphy says, he also hopes to establish a nonprofit arm to the studio so that students who would otherwise not be able to afford the lessons can also participate.
What: Recital, Wasatch Music Coaching Academy students
Where: Salt Lake City Library auditorium
When: April 9, 2:45 p.m.
How much: Free
Phone: 560-6437
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Alex Pall is an individual who is renowned in the music scene. He is a member of Chainsmokers where he has been contributing to the growth and establishment of the band. Alex is a great artist with an outgoing mind who has used his prowess to excel in the music industry which is highly competitive. Since they started Chainsmokers some years back, he has been performing well, and his contribution has been a great one since the band started. Before they came together to form the successful group, Alex was working in New York as a part-time DJ.
Alex has been working with another genius in the music scene known for his music production skills. For some years now, he has been working with Andrew Taggart, and their partnership has been a great one because they have different expertise. They complement each other when it comes to their music career. Alex says since he partnered with Andrew Taggart, he was convinced that they would achieve their music dream. He knew their relationship in music would work since they met because of their interest in music. Since then they have been dedicated to their work and working hard to ensure that they achieve their goals. It is a lesson to others that if you want to succeed, you must be with people who have the same dreams. If you choose the wrong people who do not want to work hard, they may end up crushing your dreams of being successful.
The two have continued to work hard in their endeavors because they want to increase their presence in the music scene. One of the ways they are expanding their brand and recognition is by working with some icons in the music industry like Halsey. They worked with the artist and produced a song called 'Closer.' According to Alex, Halsey is a talented musician and working with her was one of their best experiences. She is essential in their music career because she has contributed to their success in the music industry. According to Alex, when writing songs, they use their life experiences, and they are also careful about new trends in the music scene.


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Back in the USSR: Heroic Adventures in Transnistria
Ian Fleming could not have imagined a better place to set his latest thriller: an upstart mini-state at the edge of Europe which looks to Lenin and Stalin for leadership, with a Facebook-savvy Cheryl Cole-lookalike foreign minister, a breathtakingly wealthy football club founded by KGB officers that's determined to dominate the European Champions League, and a retired general with private zoo and free-roaming anaconda. Is this wild and wacky Cold War fiction? No, it's real, modern day Transnistria.
Transnistria is a nowhereland hugging a narrow valley near the Black Sea. No bigger than Cornwall or Rhode Island, this unrecognised country is a Soviet museum occupied by Russian 'peace-keepers'. Its oligarchs in Adidas track suits hunt wild boar with AK-47s. Its young people train for revolution at the Che Guevara High School of Political Leadership. Its secret factories have supplied arms to Chechnya and electrical cable for Iran's nuclear power programme. Yet its supporters champion it as a peace-loving exemplar of cyber-age democracy.
Friends! Comrades! Come and join me and the award-winning photojournalist Nick Danziger on a journey into the heart of the new age Russian Revolution. Venture to this terra incognita with us as we lift the veil on Europe's most secret state. Gaze in awe at the audacity of its creation, the slickness of its business elite and its personable, drop-dead-gorgeous government ministers. Visit a Red Army retirement home. Learn how to sustain the half lotus yoga position with a KGB colonel.
Transnistria is unique in being the only country in the world not to have recognised the collapse of the Soviet Union. So let the balalaikas ring out as the Great Game is played on, and find yourself back in the USSR… with a difference.
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A flashmob dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson, who passed away on June 25, 2009, descended on Moscow. The King of Pop's fans danced to Jackson's "Thriller" in Arbat Street.
According to the flashmobbers, that track was specially chosen, because it is one of the singer's most famous songs.
"Dresses, makeup, a lot of dancers. This looks really spectacular. This is the essence of the event: the dancers prepare for it beforehand, rehearse it, blend into the crowd and then suddenly start dancing, attracting attention," Viktor Bulankin, who organizes events in the memory of Michael Jackson, told RIA Novosti.
He said that the pop star's death sparked similar events all around the world. The Moscow fan club first gathered and danced a year ago on the singer's.


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December 23, 2009
Guide Provides Information on New Ethics and Professional Conduct Rules
A new publication is now available to attorneys which offers, in a convenient single volume, the text of New York's Rules of Professional Conduct. Published by the New York State Bar Association, the book provides, in addition to the Rules, commentary to each rule as adopted by the Association. This commentary can serve as an aid in helping lawyers practicing in New York to better understand their ethical responsibilities as a member of the legal profession.
The New York Rules of Professional Conduct were promulgated as Joint Rules of the Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court, effective April 1, 2009. They replace the former Part 1200 (Disciplinary Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility).
The cost of the book is $12 for New York State Bar Association members and $20 for non-members (prices do not include applicable sales tax). Anyone interested in purchasing a copy can do so by visiting www.nysba.org/pubs or by calling 1-800-582-2452.
Founded in 1876, the 76,000-member New York State Bar Association is the official statewide organization of lawyers in New York and the largest voluntary state bar association in the nation. The State Bar's programs and activities have continuously served the public and improved the justice system for more than 130 years. For more information, visit us at our Web site at www.nysba.org.


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Meet my kitty Amelia. She's the sweetest girl ever. I adopted her from Central Texas SPCA several years ago. She's probably about 7 years old, I don't know for sure, and she just a tiny little thing weighing only 6 pounds. Before she came to live with me she lived outdoors and was found hanging out with a feral colony, so her ears are a little tattered and her teeth broken, but it doesn't take from what a beautiful girl she is. She so gentle in her ways, she reminds me of a little white bunny.
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My sweet Amelia
Posted by PolkadotToadstool at 11:39 AM . Sunday, December 20, 2009
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She is beautiful! Like a soft snowball!
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Thank you, yes she is the sweetest girl.
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Cheapest Places In Devon To Purchase A three Bedroom Home In 2017
On this poor housing market, Quonset huts are well-liked with new homeowners as well as with retirees searching for an affordable way to transfer to a warmer local weather. Gropius Home is near the City of Lincoln's conservation trails, and a few visitors enjoy taking a stroll in the woods. Good lord when individuals say that your home is your calling card they aren't kidding. As talked about there seems to be some potential rising damp within the 2 bedrooms and though a mould spray has been used on the walls and I've painted my walls, it seems like is is coming back and in the principle bed room which is my brothers room there's all the time alot of condensation on the home windows. Once you fall behind (in my case I lost my job) this is very little way to get caught up. The house is gone. An organized desk listing all a hundred and ten Michigan Representatives and their contact information, including workplace phone numbers and e-mail addresses. And renovation plans foundered as he apparently defaulted on a $1.three million loan.
If you happen to used the opposite house as collateral on the mortgage for your present house and there is still a mortgage filed in opposition to it, then yes, the lender can take both properties after they foreclose. Most likely the last thing I wanted to look at in the midst of my common January blues settling in during a month I like least, the place the weather and timing all the time tends to get me down. For those who reside in the South, you can have refreshment from the North at your home. My lengthy-suffering dad and mom – and grandma, who lived with us – were nicely used to individuals piling back to our home from my punk days. In fall 1937, before the house design was accomplished, Gropius moved mature trees from close by woods and planted them across the website. Regardless of the pre-conflict historic status, it was completely scraped and rebuilt as a modern home with 2.5x the unique sq. footage.
I've plenty of concepts about methods to cure the housing shortage, and most of them revolve round restoring MIRAS for first time patrons, and imposing rent caps to discourage amateur buy-to-letters thus lowering the burden on local councils who usually should pay extraordinary and extortionate rents for social housing out of the public purse.
In that case, there is no equity as a result of the house didn't promote for sufficient to have anything left over. Update your salad palate with our own home mix os tremendous leaves, nuts and sprouts tossed with quinoa, crunchy sprouted broccoli and fragrant coriander. Bauhaus is taken from two German phrases: bauen (to build) and haus (house), and translated means House of Constructing," an concept Gropius took from medieval craft guilds. Her aunt hated her house and her husband wouldn't move or build a special home.
We moved out of the condo because it was suppose to promote and we bought our new house. My mother and older sister needed to clean the mess up. The entire house smelled awful for quite a while. After he left the house it was later decided that he didn't file federal taxes for three years with two of these years being married to my daughter. Damp partitions can have an effect on your belongings and your well being, and it is simply not nice living in a moist house. I'm unsure what happens for those who do not move out before the foreclosures sale, however since there isn't a redemption period, I'd play it secure and make sure to get my stuff moved out before the sale. The earliest surviving images of the construction web site show the frame of the home with mature, wrapped, and wired bushes already in place.


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A serial killer who travels the nation—or is it a whole platoon of individual killers?—runs afoul of the Monkeewrench cyberteam when he (she? they?) claims a victim in the outfit's hometown of Minneapolis.
It's quite a coincidence when someone drowns Alan Sommers, aka Sweet Cheeks, and makes a video of his death struggles on the banks of the Mississippi, because only a few miles away, the FBI has made Minneapolis its headquarters for a nationwide appeal to computer hackers. Horrified at whoever has been flooding innocuous websites with footage of violent deaths, Special Agent John Smith appeals to his audience to break the law by tracing the perps who've been posting the footage through offshore proxy servers. Chief among these cyber-cowboys is Monkeewrench, the software engineering firm that's developed a sideline expertise in serial homicide (Dead Run, 2005, etc.). Soon after Monkeewrench partner Roadrunner writes a program that can distinguish real from fake snuff videos, the team makes a crucial discovery that links an even greater number of suspicious deaths than the FBI had done and predicts which victims will follow. The staging of the crimes is as sociopathically audacious as ever, and following Roadrunner's partners—beer-guzzling Harley Davidson, plus-sized fashionista Annie Belinsky, perennial victim Grace MacBride, her lover Det. Leo Magozzi (Snow Blind, 2006), and now the FBI's Smith—as they track the killer or killers through cyberspace is gripping. But there are too many detectives to allow much intimacy with any of them, and the solution is a decided letdown.
The weakest of the gang's four adventures to date.


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Hello Folks,
Are you still supporting infrastructure from 2003?
Are you one of those IT Pros that think "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? If so, I'm sorry to say that End of Life (EOL) is approaching fast (July-2015). So you have less than 399 days remaining of support. We estimate that a full server Migration can take up to 200 days to perform. If you add applications testing and migration as well, your Migration time can increase by an additional 300 days. Basically is you have not started your migration process you may already be running late.
The process you need to follow has not changed for a long time. The tools have… Not the process.
The session I delivered in Houston at TechEd is one where we dug into the process of migrating your infrastructure to the latest OS. This session covered how to migrate/Upgrade various foundation services like:
- Active Directory
- File/Print
- and more.
Migrating is just the beginning… Ongoing management is crucial. Like the song says, "It's the end of the world as you know it"… But you'll be fine.
Here is the entire session as delivered at TechEd North America 2014 in Houston Texas. By the way the session code was DCIM-B367 and you can see the video here or on the Channel 9 site where the deck is also available.
Here on CANITPRO.NET we have covered some of those topics before.
- Plan your Windows 8 deployment with the Map Toolkit
- Step-By-Step: Adding a Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller to an Existing Windows Server 2003 network
- Step-By-Step: Active Directory Migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2
There are also some very valuable online resources to help you with your migrations. I suggest the Migrating to Windows Server 2012 Training on Microsoft Virtual Academy.
Pierre Roman, MCITP, ITIL | IT Pro Advisor
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Why did you decide to start a podcast?
Well, I spend much of my commuting time listening to podcasts, particularly of the knitting variety. Dreaming about fiber-y goodness helps keep me grounded while stuck in the gridlock traffic, and often times I found myself chatting along with the hosts. Then one night during a particularly bad drive home, I decided that I should try my hand at starting my own podcast. I did a test run on my iPhone and on February 29, 2012 the Pilot episode of The Commuter Knitter was released.
How do you record in the car? Isn't it dangerous to podcast & drive?
I record the episode using the iTalk app on my iPhone. When I get in the car, I press the big record button and just babble along. No different than chatting with a fellow passenger or using a hands-free device to talk on the phone.
Because of the safety factor, I do not use extensive show notes and spend the few days before I record thinking about what I want to say. If there is something of particular importance or a special "thank you" that I want to remember, I write the person's name on a Post-It note stuck to my steering wheel as a friendly reminder.
Any reviews or contest announcements are recorded in my living room and patched into the episode during editing.
When did you start knitting?
I taught myself to knit during Thanksgiving break in 2005. At the time I was a second-year law student up in Boston during the midst of my busiest semester - 16 credits, an internship at the Attorney General's office, and work on one of the Law Journals. I desperately needed an outlet to relieve stress at the end of the long days, so while I was home for Thanksgiving, I picked up "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting", 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver, and a pair of Boye aluminum needles in US size 10.
Three months later, I had finished my very first scarf in a simple basketweave pattern. Unknowingly, I gifted it to my then-boyfriend-now-husband for Valentine's Day. I'm assuming the "boyfriend curse" does not apply if one does not know of its existence :-)
Are you and Carlos really that supportive of each others' habits?
I may not fully understand the gaming world and he may never fully understand my fascination with sticks & string, but we do support each other whole-heartedly. It helps that our weekly budget includes an "allowance" for each of us - money that gets deposited into separate his & hers play funds. She cannot question purchases from his and he cannot question purchases from hers.
That Big Bang Theory scarf is AMAZING - are you going to release it as a pattern?
I will post the charts up on Ravelry once the scarf is complete later in 2012; however it will not be a complete pattern.
Besides knitting, what other hobbies interest you?
I taught myself to crochet during the Winter Olympics 2010 as part of my personal Ravelympics challenge. When I'm not playing with yarn, I enjoy scrapbooking and photography.
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love your podcast and blog...I miss New York, Ct, NJ.... I am in Florida now (have been for the last 10 years). I listen to several of the podcasts in your queue! Do you ever invite guest to your show? like knitwear designers?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi Brenda - Thanks for listening. Glad to bring a bit of the Northeast to you in Florida! I have had only one episode with a guest so far - Benjamin Levisay from XRX/STITCHES/Fiber Hooligan. With my schedule it is a bit difficult to arrange for interviews on a regular basis as I usually fit in recording either in the car, or later at night at home.Delete
Sure, I understand. By the way, love your knitting photos and your stash :-)ReplyDelete
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Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target – the healthcare and education sectors in particular.
Malwarebytes' Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques: 2017 State of Malware Report says that across Asia Pacific, the most prevalent threats compared to 2016 were ransomware (1000% increase); hijackers (522% increase); spyware (200% increase); and worms (50% increase).
Three Asia Pacific countries also ranked in the top 10 countries with the most malware around the world: India (5th), Indonesia (7th) and Thailand (8th).
Globally, ransomware increased 90% - however Australia, New Zealand and Singapore reportedly had fewer detections than in 2016. Singapore also experienced a 14% year-on-year increase in malware detections – in August 2017 hijacker detections skyrocketed 566%, despite being in line with 2016 statistics for many months beforehand.
While the first half of 2017 provided less in the way of spyware for Asia Pacific, that number soon rose to three times the number of detection in the second half of the year.
Singapore was also pummelled with adware as 2017 brought a 450% increase in detections compared to 2016.
"It's clear that cybercriminals are becoming more strategic as they pick the most effective form of attack. While Asia Pacific hasn't been a major target in the past, the data we are seeing leads us to believe that ransomware, worms, and spyware attacks will become a major threat in the region," explains Malwarebytes area vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific, Jeff Hurmuses.
Here are some of the report's global statistics:
Ransomware was tool of choice for cybercriminals in 2017
What cybercriminals can't hold for ransom, they will steal
Increase in the malicious use of crypto-miners
"It's crucial that companies, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors, stay ahead of these threats, familiarize themselves with cybercriminals' methodologies and tactics, and replace their outdated security systems before they become a victim of an attack," Hurmuses concludes.


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A teenager is curious and wants to explore all possibilities. It is at this age the teenage girls begin to get interested in wearing makeup. With the right guidance they will learn to use the right amount of make up.
However if you do not supervise your teen's use of make up she may not be aware of how much of and what make up to use. This may lead to her walking out of the house with everything from your makeup kit on her face. This is not something that any parent wants for her teen. Here are a few tips on how you can guide your daughter to wearing make up.
You teenager needs to be aware of the steps involved in a make up routine. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are the 3 steps that every girl and women needs to be aware of before any makeup application. Let your teen understand her skin type and use products that will suit her skin.
Teens also need to exfoliate their skin regularly as they are prone to acne and oily skin. Exfoliating will also prevent blackheads and whiteheads from forming while also getting rid of dirt and oil that is trapped within the pores.
Teens also need to use a toner or an astringent on their skin. This will help to close the pores and prevent dirt and oil from clogging them. Also look out for a good moisturizer for your daughter. Those with fragrances are no better that one without so don't worry about it. A deep moisturizing cream will acts as a base for the makeup.
Teens can wear a thin layer of foundation to create a fresh face that is blemish free. Brush powder all over your skin and neck. Use a light shade of lipstick or lip tint. Teens can wear shiny lip gloss as it gives them an innocent look. Stay clear from dark colors like reds and maroons.
You can use pinks and peaches during the day and if you want a darker color for night then brown will suit your need. Use a light blush to match the color of your lips. Highlight only one feature on your face.
The last step in your make up routine is a spray of perfume. Don't wear a perfume that is too strong or over bearing. A light floral fragrance will suit you best.


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The teachers wore 'ugly' sweaters to school last week. We had a full week of class. Glad we don't have two wasted days next week.
Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
My fellow upper elementary teachers will be getting coffee mugs and coffee from me this year. I originally bought these for my two grandsons who are discipline-challenged :) Do you exchange with fellow teachers? Any creative ideas to share?
Merry Christmas
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The solution then becomes this: Create a skilled team. Put a skilled team together and not only would you have a combined increase in experience, but also your level of factual knowledge as an individual becomes somewhat less relevant.
A greatidea that is verycost-effective is a bracelet. Bracelets are verypopularamong the teenage crowd and do not require that manymaterials. You could even carryaround a piece of string to take measurements for custom orders. Deciding internet marketing on a flat rate for each bracelet will ensure repeat customers. Your school can also provide a number of people all convening in the samearea. Footballgames and pep rallies are a coupleexamples. You could set up a booth to sell your jewelry to the masses EUR" aftergettingpermission from your principal, of course! Word of mouth will soontravel to the fans of the other schools, and your business will take off in no time.
Tweet And Publish – You can start a Twitter and a Facebook account and start off on your journey with the social media. You can build up your numbers of loyal followers, and they'll read you content and keep up with you, especially the ones who are in the same niche. They can be a great force of visitors to your site.
Principle No. 2- Invest on research. Due to the internet's rapid trend change, online business owners must be keen on foreseeing trends in consumer behaviour online. What works today may no longer work next week. Due to this pressing demand, Ryan Deiss equipped himself and his team with the much needed information on online marketing trends using his Digital Lab. He spends 0,000 on researches every month just to prove how valuable a tool is. The results let him reorganize his priorities, prepare in advance for changes he must adapt his businesses with, and do a lot more.
Assign some start-up and ongoing resources for your business. Some people seem to think that you can make money overnight and without spending anything in internet marking. This is not true. Internet marketing is similar to any other type of a business; you will need some money to start the business and also to promote it. To be successful in internet marketing; you will need to allocate some start-up and monthly marketing budget. You will also need to invest some time, effort and dedication into your internet marketing business for you to succeed.
I've gotten many subscribers and still am now from an article that I submitted 6 months ago. So, if you want long-term targeted web traffic free, then article marketing is king.
Make the sales appointment early in the morning. I really like it when a sales person says she will meet me in my office at 7:00AM. It not only shows me she is an aggressive sales person but she also understands how hectic late morning or afternoon hours can be at a small business.


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12 Cigar Best Boutique Premium Cigar samplers for only $59.99 (an over $79 Value). THIS IS THE LATEST SAMPLER PACK WITH ALL THE HIGHLY RATED BOUTIQUE PREMIUM CIGARS YOU WANT! Perfect for those who want a cigar sampler of the different and unique tastes of the cigars available from Cuban Crafters. These are some of our best cigars and are arranged in the samplers based on their taste. From Mild to Full-Body... you get the full cigar spectrum.
This Special Cigar Sampler Pack brings everything from CONTRABAND to MEDINA 1959 Miami Edition cigars. A total of 12 of the best boutique premium cigars available anywhere. An over $79 value for only $59.99. This Discount cigar deal is an exceptional value . Try them all and decide which are your favorites.
From Mild to Full-Bodied taste, these Samplers includes some of the world's best cigars. Each cigar is totally handmade the old Cuban way, in small batches using the finest Cuban Seed tobacco. Each cigar goes through a seven-part labor intensive process. This makes all the difference. Their unique and exquisite tastes are unmatched. After experiencing each cigar, you will also agree that it was well worth the extra effort.
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Posted by Sami on 17th Jul 2013
I got these for my baby-kins for Valentine's Day. He is now on his last cigar and he insisted I order the same sampler......he loved each and every cigar. He is a world traveler and has had actual Cubans in Cuba and insists each of these were just as good..........
Posted by Matt on 4th Jun 2013
Just got em yesterday, they are as hard as rocks but smell really good. A week in the humidor and they should come back to life. One came without a wrapper but none were damaged. Other than that it was a really good looking set.
Posted by James Osborne on 2nd Apr 2013
This is only my third order from CC, and man, I am impressed! I have never had a Cuban cigar, but my friends have while in Costa Rica on vacation. The Cuban seed Nicaragua Habanos tastes like the closest thing! Thanks gang at CC!!!
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There were definitely favourites, surprises and a dud or two. But i have since ordered more of then first two...all round good value and good quality.
Posted by Sam W on 24th Nov 2012
Smoked 3 already and just when you think that you found your favorite, the next one takes over and you have a new favorite. Been smoking for 20 years so I know good cigars. Romeo y Julieta used to be my favorite but now that I've sampled so many great cigars, I'm changing. I've got to say that this is absolutely one of the best samplers I've ever had.
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According to http://www.dn.se/nyheter/sverige/hemliga-polisdokument-saljs-i-den-undre-varlden-1.923949 (sorry, it's in Swedish), secret documents from the Swedish police and our "federal" police have leaked into the hands of criminals. The documents are now being sold to criminals by criminals. They contain names and addresses to criminals in different gangs, their families and known affiliates to them. Some of the addresses are to people in rivalizing gangs also which could make for some interesting reading if you're the other part.
The question to be asked here is that with so much technology available for encryption and auditing, how come it wasn't encrypted? How come someone can bring the information out of the house? How come they don't know who brought it out?
We could start off with Truecrypt, which would let you encrypt the information and you'd need a password to open it. Not that very enterprise friendly, but on a need to know basis it'd probably work.
If we instead took the route of "stuff that costs money" we could encrypt it with EFS, which would require a Windows-based file server and a PKI infrastructure in place. One could assume that they have smart cards for entrance through doors and login to their computers, so everything is there assuming that they also have a Windows based file server.
Then we could always add Rights Management Server (RMS). This would allow us to specify who can print, email, read and copy the information. Complete this circle with NTFS auditing and we'd know who last accessed (or try to access) the information also.
In a greater perspective it's kind of scary that THIS list, which deals with "heavy criminals" can leak. Considering that all our emails and phonecalls are supposed to be monitored later (or at least who calls who and who emailed who) I'd be happy to know that what I do or who I speak to doesn't leak. Not that it's a secret, but the personal integrity would be nice to have intact.


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|Your Brain's Pattern
Your brain is always looking for the connections in life.
You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first.
You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker.
You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white.
|Your Brain's Pattern
You have a dreamy mind, full of fancy and fantasy.
You have the ability to stay forever entertained with your thoughts.
People may say you're hard to read, but that's because you're so internally focused.
But when you do share what you're thinking, people are impressed with your imagination.
|Your Brain's Pattern
Your mind is a multi dimensional wonderland, with many layers.
You're the type that always has multiple streams of though going.
And you can keep these thoughts going at any time.
You're very likely to be engaged in deep thought - and deep conversation.


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Then earlier this week, the StarPhoenix also revealed the details of a research partnership between Hitachi and the government of Saskatchewan, including plans for the University of Saskatchewan:
We join hands with other groups and individuals who are concerned to the point of taking action against the Corporatization of the University of Saskatchewan.
Sunday, 28 August 2011
More USSWORD and Nuclear Research in the Starphoenix
Last week, in response to Janet French's article about USSWORD and the potential conflict of interest on the presidential search committee, the StarPhoenix published an editorial criticising USSWORD's stance:
Nuclear Research Centre, Cameco, and the Next President of the U of S
The following is a link to the update posted by Sandra Finley earlier this year, summarizing the government contribution of funding to the university for a nuclear research centre, the involvement of Cameco, and the search for the next president of the University. It includes a summary of the situation up to that point, as well as analysis and commentary:
The Battles: Discussions by Sandra Finley
The Battles: Discussions by Sandra Finley
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(Reuters) - The federal government shutdown has begun to paralyze the legal machinery that governs many of the relationships between U.S. employers and workers.
The National Labor Relations Board, which reviews labor disputes and oversees union elections, is down to just 11 employees - with the other 1,600 sent home.
Phones are going unanswered and some websites are frozen because of the shutdown, now in its third day. The NLRB's home page declares it is "currently closed due to a lapse in appropriated funds" and asks visitors to "click here to view our Shutdown Plan."
At the 16,000-employee U.S. Department of Labor, which oversees everything from training veterans to overseeing mine safety to issuing employment reports, only about 3,000 are considered essential and are still working.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system, which businesses use to screen whether workers have the proper immigration status, is unavailable. Eighty percent of the agency's staff is on furlough.
At the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces the country's workplace discrimination laws, about 100 workers are showing up - out of more than 2,100.
In New York City, a legal fight between media giant Cablevision Systems Corp and some of its New York-based workers - locked in a high-profile unionization struggle - has been frozen because its judges and attorneys have been furloughed.
In Waltham, Massachusetts, votes in a union election to organize adjunct professors at Bentley University were set to be tallied on Friday by the NLRB, but now may go uncounted until the government resumes operations.
"For all intents and purposes, the agencies are stopped in their tracks," said Ilyse Wolens Schuman, an attorney with law firm Littler Mendelson in Washington who represents employers.
"There are a lot of unanswered questions, such as if you have a deadline, what happens?" said Schuman. "And there is no one at the other end of the phone to answer those questions."
Companies that want to make sure they are conforming with the law can't get through to regulators, she said. "Employers who want to call the EEOC or the DOL about their compliance questions are getting a recording."
Many regulators and enforcement officials in the employment law world are on furlough. As a result, trials are getting halted; motions are going unanswered; claims are not being investigated; cases are getting stayed; and union elections are stopping. It all adds up to uncertainty and exasperation.
"These workers need a remedy," said Gabrielle Semel, an attorney for the Communications Workers of America, the union trying to organize the Cablevision workers.
The administrative trial against Cablevision, which began on September 16, was taking place at an NLRB office in Midtown Manhattan. Cablevision had been expected to begin presenting its witnesses this week.
A spokeswoman for Cablevision declined to comment.
The worldwide offices of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Services offices, which handles employment-related matters such as issuing green card, are open, according to its web site.
Reporting by Carlyn Kolker in New York and Amanda Becker in Washington; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh and Tim Dobbyn


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Not since he won an indoor soccer championship as a kid had Halestorm bassist Josh Smith's older brother cried so hard for him.
Then came the band's Grammy Award win in February for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for their song "Love Bites (So Do I)."
"After we won the award, I called my parents and they were having a family Grammy party at the house back in Montgomery County," Smith says during a Friday tour stop in Pittsburgh. "They were watching it on the computer and had it up on the big screen and they just erupted. They all missed work the next day."
Smith says he and his bandmates had no expectation of winning the award. Not only did they win, but the band beat out heavy metal heavyweights Anthrax, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Marilyn Manson and Lamb of God.
"We were so honored to be there and we couldn't have expected that," Smith says of the win. "It didn't register for any of us. We were talking about it post-award and we were expecting to hear a band name, like Lamb of God, or whoever. ... It took a couple of seconds. We were like, 'Oh my god, that's our song.'"
"It was kind of funny. We all sat in our seats for a couple of seconds and then freaked out," Smith adds.
"Love Bites" was the lead single on the group's sophomore album "The Strange Case Of...," released last April. The Red Lion, Pa., natives dropped their self-titled major label debut in 2009.
Smith says the band is already working on song ideas for the follow-up to "The Strange Case Of...," though he isn't sure when they will get back into the studio to start recording -- or what direction the music will go in.
"It's a lot more prepared than the last time," Smith says of the next album. "We spent a week and a half basically creating 11 songs and recording them and we didn't see the light of day. We were just in there on a mission."
He continues, "This time around, we're already passing stuff around. (Singer-guitarist) Lzzy (Hale) just sent a bunch of verse-chorus ideas to us. There are about 15 to 18 (song ideas), it's definitely more organized this time around with what we have."
The group returns to their Pennsylvania stomping grounds Sunday night, when they take the stage at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pa. The quartet will be joined by headliners Bullet For My Valentine, along with opening acts Young Guns and Stars in Stereo. Smith says several family members are expected to be in attendance.
"It's great to be back so soon," Smith says. "To get up in the Pocono area is awesome. For sure, it might as well be a hometown show."
Smith says he feels the band has matured as both songwriters and performers since he joined the band in 2003. Guitarist Joe Hottinger joined the group that same year.
"Since that time, we've been two feet from each other," Smith says. "We've lived in close quarters. That whole time we've gotten along so well, it's just a family vibe. We've grown up together and had so much fun together. I think really that is our biggest achievement."
Smith says drummer Arejay Hale has been especially entertaining and fun to watch on stage. "He's just an animal on the drums," Smith says. "You do so much and you can get so crazy on stage, you go, 'Oh, what else can we do?' We've figured what little stops we can pull out this time to change it up a little bit."
Hard rock band Halestorm performs Sunday, with Bullet For My Valentine, Young Guns and Stars in Stereo, at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa.
Tickets cost $29.50.
Show time is 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 570-420-2808, or visit shermantheater.com or halestormrocks.com.