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If you are interested in helping researching, evaluating and developing this module contact us @farzad.salimijazi, @bitakazemi in slack.
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- 1.1 Title : Quality Promising Win-Win Crowdsourcing Platform Based on the Power Distribution between Worker and Requester by Mitigating the Trust Conflicts
- 1.2 Abstract
- 1.3 Motivation
- 1.4 Insight
- 1.5 System
- 1.6 References
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Farzad Salimi Jazi
Bita Kazemi Zahrani
WorkFlow has been Updated , We are developing our PQM module further.
If you are interested in helping researching, evaluating and developing this module contact us @farzad.salimijazi, @bitakazemi in slack.
Title : Quality Promising Win-Win Crowdsourcing Platform Based on the Power Distribution between Worker and Requester by Mitigating the Trust Conflicts
The down of crowdsourcing millennium has brought many new opportunities to the work environment and has opened a totally new virtual market of the employees and employers. The nature of the market is subject to unclear definitions and in order to be established, it needs clear, concrete and coherent standards that it should conform to, in order to make it a real trustable and desirable work environment for all the participants. Current Platforms like Amazon MTurk, MobileWorks and mClerks inherit many of the characteristics of their traditional parents, real markets, but none of these can fully address the needs and problems. A crowdsourcing platform should be trustable, transparent and flexible both for the requesters and workers and these are not achievable unless we distribute the power between all the players of the system. We address the problems and needs with four main key components; Price-Quality Method (PQM), Validator Wizard, Delivery Filter System, Reward System. We claim that we can fully address the needs with a win-win strategy balanced between requester and worker in a modular architecture.
The goal of our system is to address all six needs synthesized in Milestone 4 as well as giving some novel ideas to ensure that the needs are addressed not only in a modular basis but also in system interactions. We observe that the worker is concerned about the payment and fairness issues and the requester is concerned about the quality of the delivered tasks and these things introduce many conflicts to the system.We believe that lack of power distribution and balance among worker and requester induces many trust conflicts. We want to mitigate these concerns by automatically blocking the sources of these trust conflicts. After analyzing MTurk and long time need finding in [1] and [2], we proposed a system with some key components PQM, CSP, Validator Wizard, Reward and Empathy, Delivery Filter System and we will fully describe the components in following sections.
We proposed Collective Statistic Panel (CSP), as a feature collector that delivers statistics as an input to different components of the system. It is also the main feature in transforming the current platforms to a personalized adaptive environment which is learning based on previous statistics.
Validator Templates Wizard Studio provides an easy to use, predefined task validator environment based on various validation strategies converging toward highly descriptive validatable tasks over time. Multilevel Result Delivery Filter System is an automatic, multilevel result feedback delivery component that can generate justifiable feedback at different checkpoints of the system. These filters guarantee quality control and enforce validation criteria.
Multilevel Result Delivery system to requesters idea we propose pre-defined filters to increase work's quality. We have integrated some of these filters as widgets in Wizard Studio. We define Validatable task including these filters for quality control and result filtering more efficient.
PQM is a mutual price offering system to balance the power of price placement among worker and requester. It leverages the quality-price ratio based on negotiations among both sides. PQM also fills the gap of underestimating the new un-experienced worker selection and undermining the overqualified worker skills.
Empathy and Reward System can provide the excellent worker with four kinds of rewards; Unexpected Reward that surprises the worker and motivates him/her toward more contribution, Certificate Reward to appreciate the workers contribution, the Achievement share is a reward to show the worker how important his participation is in a bigger goal and awards him/her with a sense of usefulness and feel connectivity (I'm part of this) , the benefits of Final result is another reward to show how the worker has benefited the accomplishment of a goal.
In this part, we describe how different modules come into play interacting with each other and with the worker and requesters. In the following synopsis we have tried to describe the activation of each module and how each can serve the other modules or receive the service from them.
In the flow, we will have interface modules, activity modules and decision modules. We will walk through the mechanisms these modules communicate and how they are activated throughout the lifetime of the system. Each module may fall in one or more chronic phases and interacts with a bunch of other modules.
The very first activity is the Requester creating a task. In this phase workers may/may not exist in the system. The system offers a Task Design Interface (TDI). The interface provides the user with a menu of possible options 1. basic element selector, 2. Add Resources$pkg, 3. Add Validator widgets, 4. Bind Related widgets, 5. Simulate by test workers, 7. Review test results, 8. Assign expert Moderators, 9. Select Dispatch Strategy and 10. Licensing and Confirmation. Each of these options in the menu, have a role in task creation and facilitate the process of task creation by breaking it one step at a time. A requester may or may not use all of these options while creating a task. TDI interface communicates and activates the Validator Template Wizard Studio, which is a module to create different validation strategies for a task and creates a VALIDATABLE task by using the user's preferred validation methods. Validator Scripts available from a pool of scripts, Golden questions, arbitrator questions, condition validators, connector widgets to name a few. The created task is called VALIDATABLE task, because it has all the required widgets to be validated with a reasonable flow. Also, when the requester is creating a task, he/she can create certain quality agreement rules, that are exposed to the worker later.
Now that a VALIDATABLE task is created, the requester goes to the "waiting for worker" phase.
The workers enter the system. The first thing they should do is to introduce themselves to the system. How do they do it ? There is a Task Tagger and Subscriber module, which takes care of that. The worker identifies its interests and subscribe them for facilitating future task findings.
We have a CSP database, which keeps the records of tasks, workers and requesters of all the times. The data from CSP and the interest parameters coming from the subscriber go to a Recommender module which can recommend best matches of HITs/Requesters to the workers.
The worker has an task feed interface, which gives a list of possible HITs/tasks created by the recommender. A worker selects one of them. Now it's time for the worker to deal with the prices and requirements of the task, and decide whether he/she wants the task or not. After selecting the task, there is a Price-Quality-Method (PQM) interface that decides whether the worker is qualified or not. If the worker is qualified he/she can accept the task by agreeing upon certain quality agreements. The Quality agreements are created by Quality-agreement generator, whose base parameters are coming from the validation strategies and rules that the requester selects while creating the task. If the worker is "qualified" and agrees upon those requirements, he/she can accept the validatable task, otherwise the worker can go to the Micro-forum and talk about his/her concerns about some requirements and based on that, again start from the task feed to select the HIT or just ignore it.
If the worker is not qualified, he/she is either "unqualified" or "overqualified" based on PQM module. There is a three-price offer system that is fed with the workers qualification unqualified/overqualified along with a price to negotiate and a justification for the quality-price by the worker and then acts as a negotiator between worker/requester. The worker should wait for the requester response to this price-quality negotiation and if the requester accepts, then the worker can accept the task and go to the same quality agreement step and start the task.
The worker starts completing a VALIDATABLE task. Once he does it, two modules are activated. The first module is the Template Validator Parser. This module is responsible for providing all the preservations dictated by the requester in task creation phase and preserving all the resources it needs for validating the task. If the worker needs extra moderators , the parser provides some moderators by consulting the recommender. If it needs extra test workers to do the same task again it provides workers by consulting the recommender. The recommender as always decides based on profiles of the workers/moderators as well as their subscription. Once everything for validating a task is ready, the task can be validated by the Multiple Delivery Result Filtering System or MDRFS for short. This module decides the validation of the task and can report its validation at different phases of task completion. The MDRFS gives some report to both Task Feedback Generator and Result Preview Generator. The worker after doing the task, should complete a survey about the task. This survey is created by the CSP collector module to challenge different aspects of the task with the worker's opinion. Once the worker does the task the comments and feedbacks of the worker are written to CSP database and go to the Task Validator Modifier (TVM). The TVM now has a feedback from the task and can use this feedback to update the task validation design and lead to better and better task design overtime.
The task feedback is also written to CSP. The profile builder always consult the CSP database to update the profiles of workers and requesters and then updates the profile database.
Once the survey is done, the worker now can receive a very quick feedback about the task he/she has done and if he/she has any question and problem can reflect it to the Micro-forum. This feedback is generated with Task Feedback Generator module. The requester is also given a preview of the results. He can review it visually and only some part of the result is previewed to the requester. The worker can decide upon approval or rejection of the task now. If the workers task is passed through all the filters and the requester the task can be approved now. There is a module called Result Feedback Generator to create an approval/rejection letter along with the payment invoice. Based on RFS the Empathy/Reward module can be activated and it can reward the workers with a pool of different rewards. The reward can be a report of how the worker has contributed to some big goal, or how they have lead the requester to a goal like graduation and a lot more.
The main idea behind Empathy/Reward system is to give the worker a sense of contribution and participation and this way the worker will be motivated to return to the system and has a fulfillment.
PQM for combining quality and price
One of the biggest concerns in the current crowdsourcing platforms is how to present a fair price offering system to eliminate the unfair pricing and weighting the task price based on the quality of the worker and the task. We already offered a three-price offering system in milestone 3, and now we want to integrate the idea based on PQM.
Related Work
The novelty of the system is based on the fact that, PQM is an automatic model, converting all the qualities to quantities and giving a price which is fair, however there is no communication and negotiation in the method, by using a tender system based on PQM for fair pricing, workers can negotiate the prices and the communications are two sided. In PQM worker interacts with the module, get a fair price and is rewarded with a contract, but in our approach we open the interaction channels between worker and requester and we believe that this initial negotiation over the price, leads to less conflicts, feel of underpayment for the worker, sense of trust for both worker and requester and fairness power is distributed among worker and requeseter based on quality.
PQM translates the qualitative attributes into quantitative scores which, when combined with the price scores, will enable the most suitable firm that provides the best offer to be selected for award.[1] The role of PQM in the system is to interpret all the quality attributes into quantity attributes, and turn all the qualifications of the worker as a vector of quantities and awarding the worker based on that quality [1]. PQM should provide a transparent pricing both to the worker and to the requester. The worker can apply for qualification check, based on those qualification a fairness price is considered in the system and the worker can tender the price based on that.
We Still working on Details of PQM Algorithm for our usage but you can see terminology and steps here. (Come back we will update with more details)
These are major steps of PQM. Details in each rectangle is in progress.
Will UPDATE SOON. We are working on first draft.


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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Marie Johansen Syndergaard, Pioneer of the Month - February 2010
Marie Johansen Syndergaard (wife of Andrew Jensen Syndergaard, Daughter of Niels and Christana Johansen)
Marie Johansen was born on June 2, 1850 in Aalborg, Denmark and died April 6, 1924 in Mt. Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah.
Her father and family joined the L.D.S. Church in 1860. The family left Denmark for America in April 1862. They came across in a sailing ship, on which there were no conveniences and sanitary conditions were bad. They were nine weeks crossing the ocean. She often spoke of the seasickness of all the folks on board. She and another girl about her own age were the only ones who were not ill during most of the voyage. She liked the ocean, the trip was a great adventure for her, aside from being presed into service in caring for the sick.
The family came across the plains in the Harriman Company and arrived in Utah on October 5, 1862. She walked all the way. The company was met in Immigration Canyon by some of the earlier settlers. Mother orode into town, the campaing grounds which were located where the Salt Lake City and County Building now stands. This was her first ride during the long journey. Here they visited with her aunt (Grandmother's sister) and family, who journeyed on to California the next day and were never heard from again.
The family was sent to Lehi to settle, where they stayed for three years. At that time, there was still much excitement about the Johnston Army that had camped on the shores of Utah Lake-Cedar Fort.
The family moved from Lehi to Mount Pleasant in 1865. Here they were really pioneers. It was a barren country, inhabited by Indians who were hostile to the whites. They lived in a fort to protect themselves from the Indians. All work done outside the Fort was done in groups, such as going to meadows for hay, farming, hunting, gathering wood and provisions.
As soon as the settlers were able, they built homes and moved away from the fort.
Grandmother Johansen died leaving 6 children. Mother had to assume the responsibility of taking care of the children. She spoke of the terror she suffered nights when all the men were called out to fight the Indians. One night, Indians came to the window, it was a full moon and she saw them and heard them talking. The beds were on the floor back in the shadow where they could not be seen. She said she held her hand over the mouth of the smallest child for fear it might make a sound. The Indians left without molesting them but that period of time had seemed like an eternity to her.
Grandfather Johansen had been a professional weaver in Denmark, so it was possible for him to weave carpets, rugs, cotton materials such as tablecloths, etc. From the sheep, they clipped the wool, washed, carded and spun it into yarn which was made into woolen cloth for suits, men's suits, dresses, children's clothes, wool blankets, etc. The yarn was also made into stockings and mittens.
In the season of harvesting sugar cane, Grandfather and the boys operateda molasses mill.
He also did carpenter work and made tables, chairs, dressers, beds, etc. Bed springs being an unknown item at that time, thebeds were made with round knob pegsall around the side and end rails, back and forth, cross ways and lengthwise, rope or rawhide was laced to make a foundation for straw mattresses and feather beds. The furniture was nice enough to be used even in this day.
Grain was harvested by scythe or cradle scythe. The women were inlisted to help bundle the grain. There was much waste so women and children gleaned the fields after the harvest. Mother did much of this helping to provide winter flour for the family.
They also gleaned bits of wool from the brush where the sheep had ranged during the summer and early fall. This would provide an extra of warm knitted stockings or mittens, or wool bats for quilts. They died the yarn sometimes into fancy tied and dyed designs.
Besides gardening and raising, poultry, the women made their own soap, lye from wood ashes for softening water for laundry, starch, candles. Also, the women did family sewing and tailoring. They did the curing of meats from home slaughtering and from meat from the hunt, rendering of lard and storing food for winter, such as dried fruits and vegetables such as corn and peas, etc.
In the community, there was a tanner who prepared the skins of the deer. Mother made buckskin gloves from these skins. This enabled eht men to do much heavy work during the cold winter months, road building, cutting timber. Many expressed deep appreciation for this.
She also did fine needlework, eyelet embroidery, tatting, netting or filet lace, crocheting, knitting (stockings for the family), carding wool, spinning and weaving the yarn into homespun from which warm suits and clothing was made, tailoring even men's suits, and homemade blankets. she was a leader in every phase of industry and my earliest recollection is of folks coming to her for help.
Marie Johansen married Andrew Jensen Syndergaard on October 18, 1869. They were married in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City, Utah. She took with her, her two youngest sisters to care for. To this marriage, 13 children were born. She cared for many more children, sometimes taking in whole families when the mother had died. Thus, it became necessary for her to spend many nights spinning and weaving, sewing and mending after having done a hard days work.
After the Indians became friendly, they used to camp in our yard when they came into town in the winter to beg. In cold weather, they made their beds on the kitchen floor and roasted their meat over the fire in the kitchen stove. They depended on her for most of their provisions. This was not always a pleasant ordeal but it was better to have their friendship. Old Santaquin, Nephi Indian Jim and Joe used to bounce the children on their knees and hum weird songs while father and mother finished their evening chores. It used to take days to get rid of the sage brush smell after these visits.
Because mother was a good cook and always had good things to eat, our home was the meetingplace on Sundays. The grownups ate and went to church and the children in the neighborhood were all taken care of. Mother sometimes in a half joking and half pensive way wondered what could be done about saving her, while she washed the pots and pans and cared for the children while the Good Folks Worshipped.
She never attended school in America but she spoke good English, perfect enunciation and read and wrote. She always said that America was her adopted country and she would learn its language because it was her language. She was a keen mathematician, always figuring a problem mentally before others could write it out and she did this with speed and accuracy.
She had a hard life but with all a remarkable logic and philosophy. She was a hard and conscientious worker. Her motto was "What was worth doing at all, was worth doing well" and she always managed to do it just a little better than anyone else. She would never spend time sewing cheap materials. She had a contempt for shoddy things.
She did her part in caring for immigrants that came. This was not always a pleasant task because the old sailing vessels that brought the emigrants were infested with all kinds of vermin which made it impossible to make the trip without being contaminated. This was a hardship to the families who took them in. The first job being to get them cleaned up.
No one ever left her home hungry. She fed everyone, a kindness that was too often taken advantage of by many.
Author: Elizabeth Jensen Syndergaard, originally typed October 22, 1964; 7th child of Jacob John Heidemann Jensen and Elizabeth Hansen; wife of Neil Anthony Syndergaard, 9th child of 13 children of Andrew Jensen Syndergaard and Marie Johansen.
Retyped by: Carolyn Syndergaard Caddis, Granddaughter of Annie Elizabeth Jensen and Neil Anthony Syndergaard, June 24, 2005.
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Award-winning wines of Provence for 2018
At the «Chardonnay du Monde 2018» festival two sparkling wines, DUC DE RAYBAUD Chardonnay and RESERVE DE CANDELON Chardonnay, were honored with silver medals.
A gold medal was conferred upon the rosé sparkling wine MIMI at the "Vinalies Internationales" contest.
At the "Mondial du Rosé" competition the rosé sparkling wine MIMI and the rosé DOMAINE SAINT ESTEVE BIO were awarded silver medals.
Four wines presented by Vins Breban were recognized for their exceptional quality and distinctive character at the "CGA" event held in Paris. CHÂTEAU CASTEL DES MAURES received a gold medal, while silver medals were granted to DOMAINE DE PONTFRACT, CHÂTEAU PEYROL, and MIMI EN PROVENCE all designated appellation Côtes de Provence.
VILLA AIX appellation Aix-en-Provence, was honored with a gold medal at "Feminalises de Beaune".
At the competition "CIVP Vins de Provence" three wines presented by Vins Breban received awards: DOMAINE DEFFEND NEUF BIO appellation Côtes de Provence, DOMAINE D'ESTIENNE and MIMI EN PROVENCE, both designated appellation Coteaux Varois en Provence, were each awarded silver medals.
DOMAINE FAZI was honored with gold medal at "Foire de Brignoles". DOMAINE CASA ROSSA and the ALIVETTO rosé were awarded bronze medals.
The rosé wine ALIVETTO IGP Ile de Beauté was awarded a gold medal by "Gilbert & Gaillard".


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"Do not fall for the myth that you must have a million dollars or more in the bank to retire. It is still important, however, to follow a budget."
It is usually easy to live on far less money in retirement, than it was when you were working. You do not have the expenses of working, like commuting, lunches, child care and work wardrobe. If your children are grown and living on their own, you are no longer paying to house, feed, entertain, clothe and educate them.
Your mortgage is likely paid down significantly, if not paid off entirely. Since fewer people probably live in your house now and your commute to work is not an issue, you can sell your home and buy a smaller house in a less expensive neighborhood. Therefore, do not fall for the myth you must have a million dollars or more in the bank to retire. It is still important, however, to follow a budget. Here are 3 tips for living on a budget in retirement.
- Maximize the Amount of Your Social Security Check
If you retire at age 62, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will penalize your check every month for the rest of your life. If your full retirement age is 67, retiring at age 62 will cost you about 30 percent of your check every month. Therefore, if your full age retirement check would be $2,000 a month, you will only get about $1,400 a month if you retire at 62.
The SSA will give you a bonus every month for the rest of your life, if you delay collecting retirement benefits past your full retirement age. If your full retirement age is 67 and you wait until age 70 to collect benefits, you will get a bonus of about 32 percent. Therefore, that $2,000 check becomes $2,640 instead. , the person who retires at age 70 gets $1,240 a month more than the person who retired early. That's a difference of $14,880 every year.
- Simplify Your Life
This tip can increase your happiness, while it trims the fat off of your budget. Go through your closets and pull out everything that you do not use. Take them to a resale shop or sell them online. You'll get cash, and things will not fall out when you open your closet doors.
Get rid of other things you do not use anymore. You might still have subscriptions you signed up for, when the kids were at home, and no one uses them now. Top-tier cable television packages, streaming services and accounts for video games are typical examples.
Think about downsizing to a smaller house to reduce your mortgage, property taxes and utilities. Having less yard work and house cleaning are bonuses. Do not assume that selling your home and renting an apartment is always a good way to save money. Rent will go up year after year, and people are living longer than ever. In time, your rent could consume much of your monthly funds.
- Be Savvy, Not Cheap
For some people, how to save money on eating out, is to leave a skimpy tip. Instead of forcing an underpaid waitstaff to fund your retirement expenses, eat out at lunchtime rather than in the evening. Many restaurants have the same food on their lunch menu as on the dinner menu, but without the jacked-up prices. You can then afford to tip your server appropriately and avoid the evening traffic.
Use your senior discounts, homestead property tax exemption and other perks that come with having collected enough birthdays. Grocery stores offer double coupons and additional discounts to seniors on particular days of the week. Seniors can get a reduced rate on utilities, transportation, travel, shopping and many other things they might need or want.
Meet with an elder law attorney in your area, because this article is about the general law and your state might have different rules.
The Motley Fool. "Here's What the Average Retired American's Budget Looks Like." (accessed October 10, 2018) https://www.fool.com/retirement/general/2016/01/25/heres-what-the-average-retired-americans-budget-lo.aspx
USA Today. "Retirement: 10 Ways to live frugally." (accessed October 10, 2018) https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/02/10/retirement-steps-for-living-frugally/22416721/
Bankrate. "Best age for Social Security retirement benefits." (accessed October 10, 2018) https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/when-to-take-social-security/


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We all seen the state of the pitch during the two league cup semi final ties earlier this season. Even though the pitch had been recently relayed after the commonwealth games it was in embarrassing condition.
With the final coming up this Sunday the pitch has now been relayed to ensure both teams have the best conditions for a cup final to remember.
It has only been relayed this week which might be an issue as a new pitch usually needs time to settle. We will find out on Sunday if it has.
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To all my friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
May this year bring peace and joy to you.
Season's Greetings 2011
To all my friends,
To all my friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
May this year bring peace and joy to you.
I don't know what to say …..
When will things calm down there. Another Quake, the nuclear plant still extremely dangerous.
All I can say is you are in my prayers.
I pray and meditate but I have no understanding of the nature of what ever brought us into existence. I know the Hindu say we can no more conceive of the nature of God than an ant can conceive of the nature of man.
The older I get the more I realize how little I know and how little I understand.
A warm, friendly smile can go a long way. A smile can uplift a soul, who in turn passes that energy to another.
A smile is … love.
A smile is … contagious.
Your smile is … dazzling.
Your smile is … shining forever.
Your smile is everyone's smile.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Michael!


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It would seem from available accounts that the earliest form of Western-style health care in Nigeria was provided by doctors brought by explorers and traders to cater for their own well being.[2] The services were not available to the indigenes.It was the church missionaries that first established health care services for the people.[1] In this regard, tribute must be paid to the Roman Catholic mission, the Church Missionary Society (Anglican) and the American Baptist Mission. It is stated that the first health care facility in the county was a dispensary opened in 1880 by the Church Missionary Society in Obosi, followed by others in Onitsha and Ibadan in 1886. However, the first hospital in Nigeria was the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta, built by the Roman Catholic Mission in 1885.[1]
There are several anecdotal reports of practices within these missionary health care facilities to suggest that they were primarily used as tools for winning converts and expanding their followership. Consequently, these facilities were competitive rather than complementary. In spite of this fact, they were of such high quality that, by Independence in 1960, Mission-owned hospitals were more than Government-owned hospitals ( 118: 101). This high quality is also evidenced by the fact that the Seventh Day Adventist Hospital in Ilesha as well as the Wesley Guild Hospital in Ile-Ife became the nucleus of the teaching Hospital complex of a major university in Nigeria. Even today in Nigeria, the Baptist Hospitals in Ogbomsho and Eku function as referral centers in the health care delivery matrix. Because of the evangelical functions of these health care facilities, it was left for the government to organize and develop policies for general health care. It is well known that towards the end of 19th century, European powers were at war with each other for ownership of the vast rich land of Africa. They established frontiers needed to be secure and so there was a powerful British military presence in Nigeria. For the military, this was located in Lokoja, the British for therefore established medical services there. Under the Governor, Lord Lugard, Lokoja was the military headquarters in 1900. Aside from military health services, civilian services were also established and it is known that the first government hospital for civilians, the St. Margaret's Hospital, was built in Calabar in 1889. At the time World War I (1914- 1918) was ending, present day Nigeria was being born by the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern regions. This war produced a lot of military activities in Nigeria, leading to the establishment of several military health care facilities, some of which were left to function as civilian hospitals after the war. With time, several government-owned health care facilities were established, ranging from rural health centers to general hospitals.


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Black Light: Possession
(Black Light Series Book 11)
By: LK Shaw
After relocating to Washington, D.C. to avoid an overzealous secret admirer, Dr. Madeline Parrish wants to learn all that the city has to offer. When a friend invites her to explore the dark pleasures at the exclusive BDSM club, Black Light, Madeline meets two enigmatic Doms, with whom she spends one explosive night.
Soon the 'love letters' from her admirer start arriving, but now their tone is clearly threatening. When it's discovered the letters are eerily similar to those written by the serial killer, 'Casanova,' FBI Agents Joseph Crocker and Nathaniel Morgan are brought in to investigate.
Much to their surprise, Madeline is the sexy submissive they shared an unforgettable night with.
Crocker and Morgan tempt and seduce Madeline into becoming theirs. Casanova, however, has other plans for her.
Can the men catch the killer before he makes Madeline his next victim?
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Pedalboard Chronicles PT. 2
PedalboardChronicles - Entry 2
See Entry 1 here: vertexeffects.com/blog/vertex-pedalboard-chronicles-1
In Entry 2, I will continue chronicling my pedalboard building proces. You will find detailed information about how to build your own DIY pedalboard as well as where to get the proper materials for you pedalboard project.
Feel free to email me questions anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com
In Entry 1 I wrote about how to pre-plan your pedalboard for the best possible fit and finish of your final product.
This Entry will focus on the process of preparing your pedals for mounting on a pedalboard and how to ensure stability and reliability of your pedalboard for many years to come.
STEP 1 – Remove Back-Plates
Remove all back-plates (the plate that is screwed-in to the enclosure of your pedal to protect the PCB, jacks, switches, batteries etc.).
STEP 2 – Remove Batteries
Remove all batteries from your pedals.
You don't want to leave batteries in your pedals if you're planning to power them using a DC power supply. There can be issue with leakage and/or corrosion, which can damage your pedal over time, and is not worth the risk.
STEP 3 – Cleaning Contacts
Once the bottom-plates are off, start by cleaning all the contacts on each pedal. All input, output, and DC power jacks should be sprayed with contact cleaner. I recommend only using Deoxit Contact Cleaner. I typically use DeOxit D5 like this (amazon.com/CAIG-DeOxit-Cleaning-Solution-Spray/dp/B0002BBV4G)
However, there are higher concentrations of DeOxit which may be necessary for older pedals with more corroded contacts. After all the contact are sprayed with DeOxit, use a loose 1/4" male connector (you can also use a guitar cable), to go in/out of the jacks several times to work the contact cleaner into the jack. Repeat this process for about 10 repetitions to ensure that all contacts are thoroughly cleaned.
Repeat this same process for the DC power jacks as well, but use a 2.1mm or 2.5mm barrel connector to work the contact cleaner into the jack (2.1mm is most common), but you can also use any pre-made (molded) power cables to do this that would come with your power supply.
STEP 4 – Tighten All Jacks & Switches
After all the contacts are cleaned, tighten down all of the jacks and footswitches on each pedal. Often failures on pedalboards are the result of shorts or bad contacts because of a loose jack. For this reason, it is wise to tighten down (but don't over-tighten or strip) all jacks and footswitches to make sure they are secure. It is best to have the jacks and PCB exposed when you do this so you can see if you're putting any stress on your PCB when you tighten the jacks, and you can also clamp your jacks or footswitches as you tighten them so they don't move.
STEP 5 – Tape Off Battery Clips
Then tape off all battery clips (for pedals that have them) with electrical tape to prevent the possibility of a "short" occurring as a result of the battery clip touching something inside of the pedal. This has been known to happen and is often is difficult to diagnose. You can buy 3M Electrical Tape here (amazon.com/3M-194NA-200-Inch-Super-Electrical/dp/B002YDZA1K)
STEP 6 – Clean All Pedal Surface
After all the pedals are cleaned, the battery clips are taped off, and the jacks and footswitches are tightened, re-assemble the pedals and make sure that all bottom-plates are clean and the pedals themselves are clean before applying Velcro and mounting them to a pedalboard.
Before applying Velcro you must clean the pedals thoroughly to ensure a good adhesion of the Velcro. I recommend using a non-abrasive micro-fiber cloth and a heavily diluted alcohol to remove dirt from pedals and Goo Gone for any adhesive residue on pedals.
***TIP: Many pedals have bottom plates that can be flipped over to expose a perfectly clean and adhesive free surface to mount Velcro on. See for example a Vertex Modded Boss Volume Pedal (pictured), where I simply flip over the bottom plate to expose a pristine surface for Velcro to stick to. Many Boss stomp boxes are like this along with many other manufacturers.
STEP 7 – Velcro Types & Applications
Once the pedals are clean, get out the Velcro. I use 3M Dual Lock Velcro on all of my pedalboard builds. It is the strongest, longest lasting and most reliable solution that I have found for the purpose of building pedalboards, and is the industry standard.
I use two different densities of Dual Lock: a less-dense version on the pedals themselves (link and picture below), and a denser version on the mounting surface (the pedalboard itself, I will link in Entry 3). For the pedals I use Dual Lock model # SJ3550, 1" wide, Black (itapestore.com/3mduallock-sj35501x1yard.aspx)
STEP 8 – Velcro Placement
When applying Velcro to a pedal, it's best not to have the Velcro come all the way to the edge. Notice that my Velcro doesn't go all the way to the edge of the pedal. I leave about 1/2" inch of space from the bottom and top of the pedal and about 1/4" in from the left and right sides of the pedal. This is so the Velcro is not exposed when it is mounted to the pedalboard. Although it won't impact the function of the Velcro if you go all the way to the edge of the pedal with Velcro, it can be unsightly to see it peeking through your otherwise neat pedalboard.
Also, it's good to note that you don't need to use very much Dual Lock for it to be effective. Typically two small strips will do, and on larger or wider pedals (with horizontal orientations), I cut 4 smaller squares of Dual Lock for the best results.
STEP 9 – Test Your Pedals
After the Velcro is applied it is VERY important to test all of your pedals and make sure that they are working properly. This step has saved me countless hours of troubleshooting, as catching a problem with a pedal before it goes on the pedalboard is much easier to isolate. Once it's integrated onto a pedalboard, trying to isolate a problem is much more difficult as there are several other variables that are introduced with instrument cables, power cables, power supplies, and other pedals. The bottom line is test the pedals up front and save yourself time down the road.
My test rig (pictured) allows me to listen to two pedals at once and toggle between them and switch in/out a reference pedal to check for switch popping, ground noise or hum, cracking, and more. I test all pedals two ways: 1) through headphones with a wider dynamic range so I can hear frequencies that most guitar amps won't pick up, and 2) through a guitar tube amplifier (higher gain amps are usually better to reveal problems in pedals). This provides me a 360-degree evaluation of each pedal prior to putting on your pedalboard.
Want more Pedalboard Chronicles? See the next entry here:
Pedalboard Chornicles Pt. 3 - www.vertexeffects.com/blog/vertex-pedalboard-chronicles-3


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FBI Director Comey to Exonerate Hillary This Morning
FBI Director James Comey will address reporters regarding an unspecified topic at 11 a.m. Eastern, 8 a.m. Pacific. In less than an hour.
Obama's first campaign rally with Hillary will be at 2:25 p.m.
MEANWHILE: Trump will not be tearing up the Iran deal:
A top foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump says in a new interview that the billionaire would not scrap the Iran nuclear dear if his presidential bid is successful.
"No, he's not going to get rid of an agreement that has the institutional signature of the United States," Walid Phares told The Daily Caller.
"He is a man of institutions. But he's going to look back at it in the institutional way. So he is not going to implement it as is, he is going to revise it after negotiating one on one with Iran or with a series of allies."


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Hi Everyone, The Weaver has been postponed until June 12-14th. This will take the place of the Moose Trot shoot which was the same weekend and will be cancelled. Thanks
Shoot Flyers
Cancelled Norm Neubert Memorial
This shoot is cancelled at this time. A follow up post/email will be sent if it is rescheduled. Thanks
Cancelled Peace Arch Shoot at Lynden
Following the recommendation of the Whatcom County Health Department to cancel public events involving 10 or more people, the Lynden Shotgun Club is canceling the Peace Arch Open registered skeet tournament scheduled for Saturday, March 28. With many of our volunteers and potential attendees in the age group considered at higher risk for more serious coronavirus infections, LSC believes using an abundance of caution is wise.
Because the duration of this health emergency is unknown, LSC is not looking to reschedule this event at this time.
Jim Aguirre
LSC WSSA Club Representative
Cancelled Luck of the Irish
Due to the emergency prohibition on non-essential gatherings put in place by King County in response to the corona virus, Seattle Skeet and Trap Club has canceled the Luck of the Irish registered skeet shoot scheduled for Saturday March 14th. We will try to get this event rescheduled.
Luck of the Irish Sat Mar 14th at SST
Hey Everyone,
Here is the flyer for the Luck of the Irish shoot hosted by Seattle Skeet and Trap on Saturday March 14th. This is a 4×50 shoot where 12 and 20 will be shot in the morning followed by 28 and 410 in the afternoon. Please let Kathy Olson know if you plan on attending. Thanks
2020 Broken Heart Open at McChord on Sat Feb 15th
Here is the flyer for the Broken Heart Open hosted by the McChord Sportsmen's club. This year there will be 100 12ga and 100 28ga targets. Please let Bruce Jones know if you are attending no later than February 8th so that there is time to get a base pass issued in advance. Thanks
2020 Frozen Goose at SST Feb 1st
Hi Everyone,
Here is the flyer for the 2020 Frozen Goose hosted by Seattle Skeet and Trap on Saturday February 1st. There will be 100 12ga targets in the morning followed by 50 pairs of doubles in the afternoon. Please let Kathy Olson know if you will be attending.
WSSA 2020 Hangover Open January 4th at SST
Hey Everyone,
The first shoot of 2020 is almost here. There will be 100 12ga and 100 20ga targets hosted by SST on January 4th. Please let Kathy know if you plan on attending. Thanks, and Happy New Year! Flyer
2019 Cold Ham Open at SST Dec 7th
Hey Everyone,
Here is the flyer for the Cold Ham Open host by Seattle Skeet and Trap on December 7th. This will be a one-day shoot with 100 12ga targets in the morning followed by 100 20ga targets in the afternoon. Gun champs and class winners will receive a Ham as a prize! Please pre-register with Kathy Olson via email or phone. This is Washington's last shoot of the year so let's make it a great one! Thanks
WSSA Doubles Classic Saturday November 9th at LSC
Hi Everyone,
Here is the flyer for the Skeet Doubles Classic hosted by Lynden Shotgun Club on Saturday November 9th. There will be 200 doubles targets, split into 100 in the morning and 100 in the afternoon. Please let Jim Aguirre know via email or phone if you plan on attending. If you are looking to sneak in some doubles before the end of year this is your last chance. Thanks


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I was very lucky to take part in an excellent Harvest assembly at Godstowe School in High Wycombe today. Just the right mixture of creativity, lovely music, laughing, praying and stopping for a moment to think about our wonderful world and what we enjoy.
In their preparation, pupils had been considering this saying (you probably know it);
If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day,
If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.
It's neat. The first use we have of the phrase is mid to late nineteenth century, in a short story called 'Mrs. Dymond' by Anne Isabella Ritchie, daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray. Here's how she used the idea back then;
"He certainly doesn't practise his precepts, but I suppose the patron meant that if you give a man a fish he is hungry again in an hour; if you teach him to catch a fish you do him a good turn."
Although the original setting has nothing to do with international aid, which is the context most of us know this saying in, you can hear and see exactly why the phrase became a popular and thoughtful antidote to the handout mentality. Giving one man one fish might feel compassionate and look caring but is the smallest of sticking plasters if the man is living in poverty. 'Teaching him to fish' on the other hand, enables him to care for himself, and by suggestion, his family, for a life-time, and again by suggestion, restores his dignity.
These are good things to say, important things to repeat. Handouts are good in emergencies (ask anyone who goes to a Foodbank). But they're an unreliable and demeaning way of life. Better is the language of empowerment – teaching, enabling ,making things possible, clearing away obstacles. Handouts are sometimes essential in the short term, for instance in disaster relief, but human beings have a short attention span and we tend to move on to the next disaster, the new crisis. If we've created a dependency culture, then everything goes wrong when the fish/handouts dry up.
But I wasn't entirely sure about the phrase as I heard it again this morning, especially when it's applied to international aid. It's been niggling me all day.
* it's patronising, isn't it? I don't think the biggest problem for most of the world's poor is that they don't know 'how to fish' – whether you apply that literally to fishing or use it more widely about food production and farming etc. It's a bit naive to suggest that the essential problem is ignorance, let alone that we in more developed countries 'know' what they don't!
* it's simplistic, isn't it? The choice is not between giving people a daily quota of fish or teaching them how to catch fish themselves, as though the latter would ensure that promised lifetime of food. What about pollution? What about changing weather patterns caused in part by the developed world's overconsumption? What about war and civil war, ruining whole countries and driving people into fleeing as refugees? What about the crippling levels of international debt? What about the disgusting levels of corruption? The proverbial man hungry for fish is not fishing on a level playing field. Many of the obstacles that stand in the way of the poor are our fault, they're our doing. Nice to think that we could send out a few educators, cut down the handouts, and all is well. But that seems hopelessly optimistic, and overlooks our duplicity in creating and sustaining the poverty in the first place. 'The man' no doubt knows how to fish, and would prefer us to clean up the river, stop selling arms to the people fighting outside his village, and cancel more of the debt that means his community can't afford to build schools and hospitals.
* it's too individual, isn't it? 'The man' may well have a wife, children, parents, brothers and sisters. Solutions for them need to be on a community level, not individual. The best of aid works with partners based in communities, and would never consider one person in isolation.


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Selling your car can be a stressful ordeal if you're unsure where to start. Just as the rules of the road may vary from country to country, rules for selling your car may vary too. We've compiled a handy guide filled with everything you need to know to sell your car in Dubai.
In this guide we'll cover:
- What to do before you sell
- The paperwork needed
- Where to sell your car
- Ensuring you've completed the correct legal procedures
Before you sell
When it comes to selling your car, the preparation before the sale is just as important as how and where you choose to sell it. By ensuring that your car looks good and is safe to drive, you will improve the chances of a quick sale and you might get more money for it too.
Cleaning your car
Whatever the condition of your car, the chances are that it will be more likely to sell if you give it a good clean beforehand. A clean, tidy, shiny car is going to look much more appealing than a dirty one.You might decide to take your car to be valeted and have someone else do the work for you. A full valet service is a good investment that will leave your car looking as good as new. But if you would rather save the cash and have a go yourself, then here are a few tips to get you started:
Cleaning the interior
The first step of cleaning the inside of your car is to take everything out, including the car mats. You will want to start by vacuuming the carpet, the seats, the boot lining and the parcel shelf. Make sure to slide the seats forwards and backwards and vacuum underneath them.If there are any stains in the seat fabric, you can use a foaming fabric cleaner and a wet cloth. Using circular motions, gently scrub the area to lift the dirt. If you have leather seats then switch to a leather cleaner and a microfiber cloth. You can then vacuum up any excess dirt.For any hard interior surfaces such as the dashboard and car door-wells, you can use an all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Air vents can be cleaned with a toothbrush and you can finish by adding a new car air freshener.
The exterior of your car is the first thing any potential buyer is going to see, so you should take the time to wash your car properly.
To clean the body of your car you should use car shampoo, water and a microfiber cloth. Starting from the top you should work your way down to the bottom, wiping in small circular motions. Remember to use a bucket of clean water for rinsing.
You can then move onto your windows and mirrors. For this, you should try to use a glass cleaner with no ammonia and wipe using a microfiber cloth.
When cleaning your tyres, try to make sure that you're not splashing dirt over the rest of your clean car. Some people prefer to clean their tyres first for this reason. You will need to hose the tyres down first and then use a stiff brush to remove the dirt.
Once your car is clean, rinse well and dry with a drying towel. Do not let the car air dry or you will get a streaky finish.
Ensuring your car is in good condition
Once your car has been cleaned, you should make sure that it is in good working condition. Although have a clean car is nice, it is more important that the car works and is ready to hit the road. By investing in a few small improvements, you could increase the value of your quote. Alternatively, a car that has a number of issues will decrease in value.
Check your tyres
You should check your tyres regularly and should always try to keep a useable spare in the car. Your tyres should have plenty of tread, including on the edges of the tyres which gets worn down first. If they don't then they're dangerous to drive.
Check your electrics
You should go around the car and check that all of your electrics are in working order. From the air-conditioning, displays, lights and stereo to your windscreen wipers.
Check your fluids
Keeping your car fluids topped up is essential for year-round car maintenance. This is something that a prospective buyer might check over before deciding if they want to buy as it offers an indication into how well the vehicle has been kept.
Signs of no fluids could indicate problems down the line, so it is worth checking the levels of your brake fluid, coolant, engine oil, gear oil, screen wash and so on to ensure that your car runs well.
Repair any minor damage
Perhaps the reason you are selling your car is that it is a non-runner or has damage that is too costly to fix? If so, you need to include this information when you advertise/sell your car.If you notice any minor damage to your car then it could be worth repairing. A car that has been well-maintained will be more attractive to prospective buyers and have a higher value.It could be worth booking your car in for a fully comprehensive test, as most buyers will ask to get the car checked at a reputable place such as an RTA test center. That way you can check any faults that will need to be fixed before selling. What could be a small cost to you might get you more money in the long run. Remember, faults are an opportunity for buyers to haggle about the price.
Gather your documents
When preparing to sell your car in Dubai it is important that you gather all documents ready to be passed onto a new owner. Making sure that everything is together in one place will make selling your car less stressful.You will need to provide the new owner of your car with the following:
- The car registration card
- A valid Roads and Transport Authority test certificate (the buyer will likely ask to do the test on the day of transfer)
- A copy of your Emirates ID, as well as the original
The buyer must ensure that they have all the documents needed, ie: driving license, Emirates ID, passport copy and visa copy. The visa must be issued within the same Emirates that the buyer will be registering the car in.
Both the buyer and the seller must be present on the day of transfer. Keep reading for further information about the documentation needed for you to successfully complete a registration transfer and sell your car in Dubai.
Selling options
When deciding to sell your car in Dubai, you have three main options to choose from. Are you going to sell your car to a car dealer, a car buying company or sell it privately?
Selling to a car dealer
The main difference between selling to a car dealer and selling to a car buying company is that a car dealer, such as a local garage, will supply spare parts and repair vehicles onsite. Due to the lack of space and amount of work required to fix up a car, a local garage might be more selective about the type of car they wish to buy.
Selling to a car company like Sell Your Motors
A car buying company primarily deals with the buying and selling side of the business, so they will likely deal with a wider selection of cars.
No hassle
Selling to a garage or car company is a hassle-free way to sell your car and is usually the quickest option. They will organise any documentation that is required for you to sign or obtain when selling your car. You will save on the time and effort of advertising your car privately and in most cases, you won't have to pay any fees.
Fair price
If your main priority is a fuss-free sale or you simply just want to get rid of your car, then selling to a company like Sell Your Motors could be the better option. Companies such as SellYourMotors.com will offer you a fair valuation based on the age, model and condition of your car so you don't have to worry about anything.
Selling your car privately
When selling your car privately in Dubai, it is illegal to put a for sale sign on your car to advertise it's sale and your car could be seized as a result. If you're going to sell your car yourself, then you will need to advertise in newspapers or magazines, on supermarket notice boards or online.
You set the asking price
One of the reasons that people choose to sell their car privately is because the amount offered from trading in is less than they were hoping for. By advertising the car for sale yourself, you can set the asking price. You could end up with more than trade in value depending on the type of car you have and where you choose to advertise it.Advertising fees
That being said, it's worth remembering that most advertising sites will require a fee for them to list your advert. At this stage, it could be a good idea to research similar cars and find out how much they are going for. If the final price isn't too far from the price offered by a garage or car buying company, then paying out for an advert might mean you lose money in the long run.
Selling your car privately can also be very time-consuming and takes a lot of effort. You will be asked to supply photos and detail as much information as possible for your advert. Once your advert is up and running, you will have to wait for people to contact you if they are interested. This can take time and you might meet with several potential buyers before making a sale.
Negotiating a price
Another tip is to expect to be haggled down on price. As the saying goes, 'if you don't ask you don't get'. It's worth making a note of the lowest offer you would accept, just in case. Be aware that when advertising a car for sale, many people will mark-up their asking price with the expectation of a potential buyer haggling with them.The key to selling your car privately is to be realistic. The used car market is huge so if you want your car to sell, you have to offer a competitive price. You should do your research and find out how much similar cars are selling for.
The legal stuff
Not only can driving rules differ from one country to the next but there are different rules that apply when selling your car too. Here are a few things to consider when you sell your car in Dubai:
Selling a car that is financed
If you have a car that is currently on finance, you will need to clear any outstanding payments. Once you have settled your finance, your bank will send out an automated text message to the owner of the car and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Without this confirmation, the owner cannot transfer ownership of a financed car.
This can make selling your car very tricky and time-consuming. For this reason, selling to a company like Sell Your Motors is the best option.
Passing the roadworthiness inspection
To sell any car in Dubai, your vehicle will have to pass the RTA's annual roadworthiness inspection. This can be carried out at any of the RTA test centers, ie: Tasjeel center. If you are confident that your vehicle will pass then you can do this on the day of ownership transfer. Certificates are valid for up to 30 days once your car has passed the inspection.Paperwork
Once you have sold your car, you will need to complete some paperwork to notify the RTA that you no longer own the car. The criteria for the paperwork may vary depending on if you sell your car to a dealer, a car buying company or sell your car privately. You will also need to remember to remove your salik tag and cancel it, to avoid any future fines.
Selling to a car buying company such as Sell Your Motors
If you sell to a reputable car buying company that is authorised by the RTA they will sort out all of the paperwork for you and make the car selling process quicker and easier. When selling your car to a car buying company, you will need to take the following documentation to your appointment:
- A form of identification (Emirates ID, Driving License or Passport)
- Vehicle registration card
- For cars that are financed you will need to show your finance settlement confirmation. Alternatively, Sell Your Motors will offer to settle your finance for you once an offer has been agreed on
Selling on behalf of someone
In some cases it is possible to sell a car on behalf of someone else, such as a friend or family member. If so, you will need to take the following documentation with you to your appointment:
- All of the documents listed above
- A form of identification for both the owner and the person selling on their behalf
- A letter of authorization from the registered owner of the car (power of attorney must be offered by the notary republic of UAE). You will need to bring the original document and a paper copy
Once a sale has been made, you will either go through the documents together with a member of staff or you will be asked to sign an agreement which allows the buyer to take care of all the paperwork for you.
Selling your car privately
Selling your car privately means that you have complete control over the sale of your car. This also means that once you have made a sale, you will need to transfer the registration across to the new owner yourself.
To do this, you will need to cancel your insurance policy. The buyer will then need to get a new policy for the car. In some cases, you can transfer your insurance policy if the new owner meets the required criteria and if there are over 7 months left on the policy. It is always best to check with your insurance provider first.
To sell any car in Dubai you will need to submit a registration transfer form. To speed up the transfer process, you must bring all the relevant documents to the RTA. You will need originals and copies of the following:
- Passport and residency visa (seller and buyer)
- Emirates ID (seller and buyer)
- The car's registration card (seller only)
- Driver's license (buyer only)
- Certificate of car insurance (buyer only)
- AED 400-500 to cover transfer cost (buyer only)
- If you have any outstanding traffic fines or finance loans, these will payments will need to be settled before the car can be transferred to the new owner.
It takes less than 30 minutes to fast track the sale of your motor - no hassle, no fuss, and no pushy sales tactics.
Our streamlined process means minimum paperwork with quick and easy transfer of vehicle ownership!
We are happy to buy any motor in any condition, that's a guarantee. What's more, we can settle any remaining finance!
Get cash, money transfer, or use any payment method you prefer to receive funds instantly, on the spot - it's that easy.
Getting a great deal on your motor here in Dubai can often be time consuming and tricky. At Sell Your Motors we will value your vehicle for free based on its current condition, both fairly and competitvely and give you a no obligation offer.


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Dear readers,
Aaron Thompson (firstname.lastname@example.com) has shared the following websites with me.
He writes, "Creative arts—whether visual- or performance-based—have all kinds of benefits for people of all ages, but did you know they offer unique advantages to children? I think it's really important that children be encouraged to express themselves creatively, whether through music, painting, performing skits, writing, or anything in between!
Since it seems like you're just as passionate about the arts, I thought you may like to add these great resources to one of your website's pages, as they offer some great ideas for getting kids to channel their inner artists."
The How-To Guide for Creating a Music Room in Your Home
Art Therapy Projects & Activities for Children with ADHD
Home Design-Inspired Activities for Kids
10 Art Projects for Kids with Sensory Issues
25 Creative and Simple Art and Craft Ideas for Teenagers
12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online
Enjoy (and thank you to Aaron for sharing them)!
Ruth Ross
New Jersey Arts Maven


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In Pictures: Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild, Nordstrom Host Designer Christian Louboutin In Nashville
Nordstrom and Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild hosted designer Christian Louboutin at her home in Nashville for an exclusive and intimate cocktail event. Fairchild feted the designer's inaugural visit with the city's biggest country music stars, music industry executives and fashion influencers.
James "JC" Curleigh, CEO of Gibson guitars, presented Louboutin with a custom Gibson guitar in signature Louboutin red. The party concluded with a musical performance by Nashville rising stars The Brummies, Fancy and Lucie Silvas.
The party celebrates the Christian Louboutin Optical Illusions Spring/Summer 2019 collection at Nordstrom. Nashville is Louboutin's second stop in a three-city Nordstrom personal appearance tour, including Nordstrom Topanga, Nordstrom The Mall at Green Hills, and Nordstrom Michigan Avenue.
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Le Tres Bon French Restaurant Truffle Snow Eggs Recipe
Truffle snow eggs, created by Master Chef Christophe Gregoire of restaurant Le Tres Bon, are the perfect dessert for a dinner party or when you just want to indulge in a little something to spoil yourself or your family.
Ingredients (serves 6)
6 egg whites
1 pinch of salt
150grams sugar
500 mls mil
6 egg yolks
12 grams sugar
1 fresh vanilla pod
25 grams truffle
80 grams sugar
1 drop of lemon juice
Make the meringue
Place egg whites and pinch of salt in a stainless steel bowl. Beat until the whites support themselves. Pour the sugar and whip the meringue. For the meringue into egg shapes using two spoons. Poach them in simmering water for one minute, turn the meringues and cook the other side for another minute. Drain and keep the poached meringues on absorbent paper in the fridge.
Make the egg custard
Bring to the boil the milk, adding a vanilla pod. Cream together the egg yolks and the sugar with a whisk and gradually pour the boiled milk, then mixing. Cook the egg custard in the saucepan over low heat and stir until the custard coats the back of a spoon. Pass the custard through a fine conical strainer and cool as quickly as possible. Add the grated truffle.
Make a blonde caramel and set the snow eggs and truffles on the plate.
You may like to store your eggs in a French vintage egg basket by Little French Heart.
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French Truffle Australian truffles, French truffles, Chez Bruno, Le Tres BonAugust 16, 2017 at 8:47 pm
[…] During truffle season, Le Tres Bon serves decadent truffle dishes including Cassoulet with truffles and my favourite dessert Creme Brulee with truffles – again I almost died and went to heaven when i saw this dish. The classes run regularly and can be found at Le Tres Bon to book. However, if you can't make it, Christophe has kindly shared with Little French Hearts his recipe for Truffled Snow Eggs. […]


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Summer is right around the corner! Oh, how I love summer. I love the promise of getting things done that I don't have time for during the year. I love for my kids to have some time where they can wake up in the morning and know the day is all theirs (well, after chores) - to hit golf balls for three hours straight, or sit in a tree and read a book or
spend all afternoon creating a "dirt track" for their hot wheels in what used to be just a flat, boring piece of lawn. Ahem.
Summer is a great time to really immerse yourself in a certain interest or subject. That's kind of what we do with our do-it-yourself summer camps.
We've been making our own summer camps since before Little Man was born. There's usually a theme like cowboy camp, nature camp or dinosaur camp, depending on the current interest.
Camp is right here at our house and lasts one week, which is about as long as I can tolerate living on a really strict schedule. We usually plan two or three camps in a summer. The trick with this whole camp thing is for the adults to really go along with the whole "pretending our house is turned into a camp" idea. Kids love it when their parents play along.
Campers are up early to tidy their cabin (bedroom) and get dressed to go to the mess hall (kitchen.) During breakfast, announcements are made detailing the day's crafts, sports and special activities and revealing what cabin is winning any contests. A detailed daily schedule is posted on the white board, including:
Morning chores
Morning service - songs, prayers, a fun Bible lesson.
Craft time
Nature time
An activity - sports, trip, etc.
Free time
The first day's craft is always choosing the cabin name and designing the sign. These are then posted on the bedroom doors. The camp director (Mark) judges cabin tidiness after dinner each night and announces a winner. At the end of the week, the cabin with the most wins gets to go out for ice cream. (OK, I have to come clean here. It's rigged - the kids' room always wins. But we all get ice cream.)
Projects are usually big things like planting flowers around the patio or painting the adirondack chairs. My kids are young and still enjoy doing things like that.
We get as many books on our subject as we can possibly find and spend lots of time reading them, aloud and individually.
Some things we've done for individual camps:
Dinosaur camp - we created our first ever lapbook from Homeschool Share. A friend brought her 20 plus dinosaurs over for the week and we created a dinosaur museum.
At the end of the week, we discovered dinosaur bones in the back yard. We had to chip them out of a hard, rock-like substance and then try to figure out what kind of dinosaur we had. Z-Man was so excited. Come to think of it, our dinosaur actually glowed in the dark too. Can't beat that.
Cowboy camp - we read, played, crafted, learned cowboy songs, had a camp fire and attempted to learn some rope tricks after watching a video. They're harder than they look. This is probably a blessing. If one had the ability to rope, one might be sorely tempted to rope one's little brother.
Nature camp - we've done this one several times. There is so much to do:
Solar prints
Nature scavenger hunts and Nature Bingo
Photography safari
Make natural dyes from plants
Make a nature museum
Sand sculptures
Catching tadpoles and raising them
Making tiny animal houses out of things found in the woods
Making bridges across small streams with fallen branches
Exploring and claiming new territory
Mountain climbing
Bark rubbings
Leaf prints
Making plaster casts of animal tracks
Things we haven't gotten to yet but might this summer:
making a water scope out of a milk carton
tree bingo at a local arboretum
attend a work day for one of the hiking trails in the area
tenting in the back yard
There are so many books just packed full of great ideas, but I'm pretty sure I got the water scope idea here:
And since this post is getting waaaaay longer than I anticipated, I will have to tell you our plans for THIS summer in another post. Think sports. Lots of sports.
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Midsummer Place, intu Milton Keynes Building, English Shopping Centre, Photo, Design, Store
Midsummer Place Milton Keynes
intu MK Retail Development, Southern England, UK – design by GMW Architects: Architecture Information
19 Feb 2010
intu Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, Buckinghamshire
Location: Milton Keynes, England
Design: GMW Architects
Midsummer Place Shopping Centre
photo Peter Cook © PeterCook/View
Midsummer Place is a major extension to Milton Keynes' existing shopping centre, which forms the core of this New Town. Its design complements the heroic forms of the original with an equally modern, though perhaps freer and more varied series of spaces.
The link between this shopping centre and the existing retail malls, known as Midsummer Boulevard, gives the project a civic dimension. This space is the size of a football pitch and houses independent pavilions containing shops, restaurants and cafés. It is covered by an eighteen-metre-high wave-form roof with clear-glazed elevations.
Midsummer Place image / information from GMW Architects
67 Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB
Location:67 Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB , England
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Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre, England
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building image © Adrian Welch
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Future Systems Architects
photo from ALA
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Trinity Quarter Shopping Centre, England
EMBT + Stanley Bragg Partnership
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Trinity Quarter Leeds
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The museum was opened on 23 June 2011 by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, president of the Heritage Railway Association.
The museum at Sheffield Park tells the story of the Bluebell Railway, which began as the Lewes and East Grinstead Railway (LEGR) in 1882, being taken over by the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) a year later. It also outlines how railways developed from the horse drawn railways of the 1600s, to steam locomotives and then electric trains.
Lord Faulkner of Worcester, president of the Heritage Railway Association (centre).
Sam Bee a trustee of The Bluebell Railway Trust (right).
Tony Drake, Museum Curator (left).
The tenacity and diligence of those responsible for acquiring the items which record the history of railways in Southern England has resulted in one of the finest collections available and one which is of national importance.


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This weeks food was a little hit and miss. There were days when both my OH and me where not hungry at all and then days when only one of us were. It was a bit of a weird one. The next couple of weeks are going to be tough ones as I'm moving from weekly pay to 4 weekly, so going to scrimping every way that I can. It'll maybe even force me to cut back on the amount of jun food bought at the weekends.
Anyway folks… here's what I had for dinner this week…
Linda McCartney Sausages, Chips, Veg and Gravy.
I wanted something really different that I hadn't had in ages. My OH wasn't hungry this night so I thought I would go ahead and make my own dinner. It was so nice. Although I do have a habit of making way too much gravy, but hey, better to have too much than not enough… right?
Iceland's Mediterranean pizza and Lidl Garlic Bread
This is the kind of thing that happens when I try and cook dinner for me and my OH. I placed the garlic pizza bread above the pizza in the oven and all the garlic dripped off it onto the pizza below. That's the reason why the pizza looks so greasy and why the garlic bread is kind of burnt. Needless to say, my OH made dinner for the rest of the week after this. lol
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After a fascinating guided tour of Bonaventure Cemetery, I took an Uber to Cotton & Rye for dinner. The New American restaurant offers gastropub fare and an all-American bar turning out some great whiskey cocktails.
The place was packed and I was lucky enough to get a seat the end of the counter near the kitchen. For a drink, I went with Old Blue Eyes made with Jack Daniels whiskey, simple syrup, and walnut bitters. Cheers!
I started off with their Award Winning Crispy Chicken Wings with spicy honey, sumac, and chipotle morita. The wings were super crispy and so tender with a bit of a kick. Incredible!
For my main, I had the Piggy Pappardelle. The perfectly cooked pasta had chunks of braised pork shoulder, parsley, and a flavorful sauce of mushrooms, shallots, mustard, sour cream, and parmesan.
After my delicious dinner, I went back downtown and stopped by The Jinx for a couple drinks and an entertaining burlesque drag show. There was also a DJ at the City Market and everybody was out dancing and having a good time. It was another wonderful day in Savannah!
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A questionnaire held among the participants in the plenary session of the second day of the Eastern Economic Congress in Białystok shows that joint efforts by the Government and the region should have a key role in supporting the development of Eastern Poland in the five key areas.
The question referred to the areas of re-industrialisation, innovative companies, export, foreign investments and sustainable development. With respect to all five areas, the participants in the session had no doubts that joint efforts by the Government and the region are the most important. Over 100 respondents to the questionnaire mentioned in second place the role of government in the case of industrialisation and the role of regional government in the other four areas.
Adam Hamryszczak, undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Development, stated that Eastern Poland was given special attention in the government's strategy for sustainable development – the strategy is now being consulted. "Development of the region will be based on its competitive advantages and intelligent specialisations already created in the region – although the list remains open", said the deputy minister.
He stressed the planned departure from the model that has been proven wrong, consisting in supporting the largest urban centres and also entry into sustainable development covering towns, small localities and rural areas. "The strategy also includes the involvement of entrepreneurs, foreign investors and NGOs in development processes, in development processes and arrangement of projects in partnership, so that there will be less unsuccessful investments that we know of than used to happen in the past", said Adam Hamryszczak.
Jerzy Leszczyński, Marshall of the Province of Podlasie, noted that the provinces of Eastern Poland had made progress; however, despite the great step forward they continued to lag behind the rest of Poland. "We keep chasing the rabbit", he said. "Infrastructure remains the basis – in that category the region has been at the bottom of the priority list over the last dozen years or so. That will be the impulse and driving force for development as natural development occurs along the core transport corridors."
In his opinion, the provinces' revenues are quite limited, so the region is looking forward to support for the local government budgets – in order to spend money from regional operational programmes, funds have to be available for local contribution.
"I would warn the government against being over optimistic – it is impossible to provide everything for everybody. A development strategy has to identify priorities that may not cover all the activities. Sooner or later, we will pass from general declarations to specific activities and we will have to answer the question as to what our real priorities are", said Tadeusz Truskolaski, Mayor of Białystok.
In his opinion, the plan to depart from focusing on the largest urban centres sounds positive. From the previous perspective Białystok was taken into account, as it is the 11th largest city in Poland, while support was provided to the 5-8 largest agglomerations. "It is necessary to set clear priorities and be bold enough to say that someone will be left out for the time being, since smaller centres will say "check" sooner or later", he added.
Bohdan Paszkowski, the voivode of Podlasie, stressed the participation element in the strategy for sustainable development, providing for cooperation between local authorities and entrepreneurs. He argued in favour of partner relationships with the business sector. "When general rules are set up, it is necessary to provide for the specific features of our region and take into account the need for additional support due to the weaker starting position resulting from underdevelopment", he appealed.
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Glide Outplacement's redundancy notification training enables managers to better understand responsibilities, maintain objectives and overcome emotions when making redundancies.
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Fosamax, Merck's osteoporosis drug, has been linked to Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ), a degenerative condition of the jawbone. Fosamax, and other similar drugs called bisphosphonates, accumulate in bones, particularly in the jawbone, and inhibit the bone's natural ability to repair everyday damage.
Several Fosamax lawsuits have already been filed, and many commentators are comparing the Fosamax scandal to the heavy litigation against the same manufacturer, Merck, for its product Vioxx. The lawsuits allege that Merck knew about the potential for ONJ and did not reveal the danger to the public.
One Fosamax lawsuit has been filed by a woman in Naples, Florida, who developed infections in teeth with root canals approximately 6 months after she began taking Fosamax for osteoporosis. The teeth had to be removed and replaced by implants, but osteonecrosis developed and the jawbone in the area became exposed. It's not yet known whether the bone will recover or have to be removed and new bone grafted.
CNN reports that 15 Fosamax cases had been filed by May 2006, but others are expected. The attorney for one woman intends to seek a class action. His client suffered loss of bone in the jaw and some teeth after taking Fosamax for 9 years. Fosamax lawsuits have been filed in Florida, New York, and Tennessee.
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- For more information about Fosamax side effects, see Fosamax Side Effects – Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
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Daily morning meditation
Our morning meditation begins at 5AM, during the brahma muhurta hour (1.5 hrs. before the sunrise). In the Veda's, India's ancient spiritual literature, it is stated that the brahma muhurta hour is the best time to perform practices leading to self-realization.
We begin with an arti cermony or worship of the Deities, while we have kirtan or chanting with musical instruments; next is tulasi puja, the honoring of Krishna's pure devotee the tulasi plant; next we have an hour and a half japa meditation where everyone chants quitely the Hare Krishna maha mantra on beads; at 7:30am there is greeting the Deities followed by guru puja or honoring the spiritual master (Srila Prabhupada); and at 7:45 there is a class/discussion on the Srimad Bhagavatam (the ' cream ' of Vedic wisdom) until 8:30, followed by a vegetarian breakfast of Krishna prasadam-foodstuffs offered to God.
You are cordially invited to attend this ecstatic morning program, either in full or in part, to start the day off in a transcendental mood that will make your whole day go by blissfully and in a higher state of consciousness.
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Join us every monday at 6pm for an intimate gathering where we share dear pasttimes of our Founder Acharya Srila Prabhupada!
We begin with soul stirring kirtan and end with delicious vegetarian food.
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Tuesday krishna conscious yoga
Thursday Krishna Cove
Come to the Cove!..Where kind people meet 🙋♂🙋♀, music is a meditation 🎶, conscious conversations happen 🕉, and healthy food 😋🥑 is abundant!
Kirtan starts at 6:30pm followed by discussion on Bhakti Yoga.
Organic Vegan/Vegetarian dinner provided for guests. (College Students Free - donations greatly appreciated!)
SATURDAY BHAGAVAD-GITA as it is CLASS
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is is the most widely read edition of this classic of world literature. It contains knowledge of five basic truths: Krishna (God), the individual soul, the material world, action in this world, and time. Bhagavad-gita thoroughly explains the nature of consciousness, the self, and the universe.
Join us every Saturday at 5PM in the library!
Saturday Harinam - Congregational Chanting
Come join us for the "Yuga Dharma" or the main spiritual activity recommended in the Ancient Vedic Scriptures for this age. We enthusiastically chant the Maha Mantra (the Holy Names of Krishna), dancing and singing on the streets of Tucson.
Please congregate at the Temple to follow the caravan or carpool at 6:30pm. We return to the temple between 8:00-8:30PM.
"My dear King, although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom." (Bhāg. 12.3.51)
Beginning at 5:30 p.m., there is a musical mantra meditation, followed by a 30 minute discussion on ancient Vedic wisdom and how it can be applied in our modern lives. Then we begin an arti ceremony of worshiping the Deities of the Lord with great pomp along with lively kirtan. Finally, after a few announcements by our temple President, Sandamini devi dasi, we serve an "all you care to eat" dinner of sumptuous, spiritual vegetarian food, called prasadam.
So come join us and turn your Sunday evening into an ecstatic transcendental event!
Devi has been teaching yoga and mindfulness meditation for over 20 years. She is a Reiki Master, poet, and writer. She started the stillness meditation program for both doctors and patients at the University of Arizona Medical Center. She also teaches at the La Paloma Spa and Country Club and at Mindful Yoga Studio.
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Fee: $5 per class
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Model uncertainty of interfacial area and mass transfer coefficients in absorption column packings
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Original versionLinköping Electronic Conference Proceedings. 2017, (138), 144-150. 10.3384/ecp17138144
Uncertainty in model input parameters propagates through the model to make model output imprecision. Here, mathematical models used to calculate interfacial area and mass transfer coefficient for both random and structured packing in a packed bed absorption column was studied to investigate the propagation of model input parameters of viscosity, density and surface tension through the models. Monte Carlo simulation was used to examine the uncertainty propagation, and expectation E(Y) and standard deviation s for the model output values were determined. This study reveals ±5% model output uncertainty for mass transfer coefficient and ±3.7% uncertainty for interfacial area for the Onda, Bravo and Fair models used in random packings. Further, the analysis predicts ±1.3% of uncertainty for interfacial area and ±0.8% of uncertainty for mass transfer coefficient for the Rocha's correlations used in structured packings.


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The funeral of David Peter Harrison will take place on Friday 27th September at 11:20 at Macclesfield Crematorium.
Family and close friends are to meet at the McIlroy Suite from 09:45 for coffee and biscuits.
All are welcome for refreshments in the McIlroy Suite following the service, as we remember one our most passionate fans.


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