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Kemtile showcases brewery flooring credentials at BeerX
What a success BeerX 2019 was. Kemtile met with many UK brewers at what is the nation's biggest brewing trade show.
A name already synonymous with top quality hygienic flooring and drainage installations within the brewing sector, Kemtile will be demonstrating its enviable credentials at BeerX.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Kemtile has provided flooring solutions to UK breweries large and small, having enjoyed working with brands such as Brixton Brewery, Meantime Brewery, Magic Rock Brewing; Cloudwater Brew Co; Greene King; John Smiths Brewery; Heineken and AB Inbev UK to name just a few.
On stand 192, it will bring to life its hygienic flooring, wall lining and drainage solutions, giving visitors the chance to see product ranges up close and discuss their individual requirements with the company's expert team.
Kemtile's David Priest said: "Our enviable brewery industry client list, which we've secured through our experience and expertise, helps position us as one of the market leading installers of hygienic floors, wall linings and drainage solutions in the sector.
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The Allman Brothers Band – Live – Beacon Theatre, New York, March 21, 2009 (2009)
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To commemorate their 40th anniversary, The Allman Brothers Band is releasing a Beacon Box live CD package, capturing all 15 sold-out shows from the group's March 2009 stand at the venerable Beacon Theatre in New York City. This is the first time the band has made CDs available from their annual visits to New York, which date back to 1989 and includes 188 consecutive sold-out shows at the Beacon. Individual shows will be available as well. Delivery of these legendary concerts has already started and all are expected to be in stock by mid November at www.hittinthenote.com.
This run was dedicated to the memory of Duane Allman, seminal guitarist and founder of the band, and to help celebrate Duane's legacy, 62 special guests shared the stage with the Allman Brothers Band. The list includes a "Who's Who" of rock, jazz and jams greats, including Levon Helm, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Boz Scaggs, Johnny Winter, Sheryl Crow, Widespread Panic's Jimmy Herring and John Bell, Kid Rock, Billy Gibbons, Los Lobos' David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas, Bob Margolin, Phish's Trey Anastasio and Page McConnell, Chuck Leavell, Jimmy Hall, Susan Tedeschi, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and many others. Also appearing for two nights with the band was the inimitable Eric Clapton, who teamed with Duane Allman to record Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs in 1970, considered by many critics to be the finest guitar album of all time. This marked the first occasion that Clapton had played with the Allman Brothers Band in a public setting.
The fact that the band performed at its considerable best in its 40th year is a remarkable testament to the talents of this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group. All the magic of their timeless classics, newer tunes and spectacular cover songs shines through on the Beacon Box live CD package. The 15 historical shows, containing 100 different songs, will be packaged in a custom-made, hand-crafted, serial numbered box and will have the Beacon Theatre's marquee silkscreened across the front. In addition to the Beacon concerts, this box set will include a special bonus performance of the Allman Brothers Band at Warren Haynes' 20th Annual Christmas Jam, which occurred in December of 2008. Also included in the box set edition will be a CD booklet with liner notes, set list and exclusive photos taken during the run by ABB Tour Mystic, Kirk West. Shows are available on an individual basis as well, so take advantage of this once in a lifetime offer to savor a once in a lifetime event. Please visit www.hittinthenote.com. for set list, show descriptions and ordering info. – allmanbrothersband.com
01. Little Martha
02. One Way Out
03. Statesboro Blues
04. Black Hearted Woman
05. Announcements
06. The Same Thing
07. Soulshine
08. Crowd Noise
09. Little By Little
01. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
02. Lost Lover Blues
03. Stand Back
04. Grandma's Hands
05. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed
01. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
02. Jessica
03. JaMaBuBu
04. Jessica (reprise)
05. Crowd/Announcements
06. Southbound
Gregg Allman – organ, piano, guitar, vocals
Butch Trucks – drums, tympani
Jaimoe – drums, percussion
Warren Haynes – guitar, slide guitar, vocals
Marc Quinones – drums, percussion, background vocals
Oteil Burbridge – bass, vocals
Derek Trucks – guitar, slide guitar
Bruce Hornsby
Susan Tedeschi
Southside Johnny
James van de Bogert
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It's a great box and if I'm not mistaken the two shows preceding this one featured guest Eric Clapton performing a lot of Derek & The Dominoes material with the ABB.

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Former Blue Raider defensive back Kevin Byard is in Mobile, Alabama, this week for the Reese's Senior Bowl. Byard is the first player from Middle Tennessee to partake since former wide receiver Tyrone Calico in 2003.
Byard finished off his illustrious career as a Blue Raider with a record-setting final season in 2015. The Lithonia, Georgia, native grabbed his 18th career interception on Senior Day against University of North Texas, passing Blue Raider great James Griffin (1989-1982), who had 17.
Byard spoke with Sidelines about his preparation leading up to the Senior Bowl, what he's enjoyed most as a Blue Raider and how he's preparing for the NFL Draft.
Sidelines: What's the preparation been like getting ready for something as big as the Senior Bowl?
Byard: My preparation has been great. I have been training for the past three weeks at Michael Johnson Performance in McKinney, Texas, preparing for the senior bowl and the combine as well. I've been working very hard to get my body in the best shape possible to show the teams down at the senior bowl that I can compete with the best players in the country, and I am their guy.
Sidelines: The season ended high, with big wins to secure a bowl birth, and you setting the interceptions record. What was this final year like for you at MTSU?
Byard: It was a great feeling when I finally got my invitation to the Senior Bowl. Coach Stockstill gave it to me the Sunday after the Senior Day game versus North Texas, [which was] also the game I broke the career INT (interceptions throws) record. It was just a surreal moment because I told myself before the season started that I wanted to make it to the Senior Bowl and break records this year so to see every falling into place for me is just a blessing.
Sidelines: Looking back on your time as a Blue Raider, what will your fondest memories be playing for Stockstill and putting on that uniform?
Byard: My final year as a Blue Raider was pretty much everything I could hope for. I left the school the career leader [with] a bunch of defense statistics, a senior bowl invite and a bowl berth. Wish we could have been conference champions and won our bowl game, but that's life. You win some and you lose some.
I think my fondest memories that I will take with me is just the great players I've been blessed to play with and the lifelong friendships I was able to develop.
Sidelines: Moving forward, what are your goals as you prepare for the draft? What's the process like?
Byard: My goals preparing for the draft is pretty much fine tuning the small things as a defensive back, things that will help me be more successful at the next level and also dropping my 40 time in between the 4.5-4.4 range.
Sidelines: Ultimately, playing in the Senior Bowl, what do you want to accomplish when you take the field?
Byard: The only thing I want to accomplish down at the Senior Bowl is that when its all said and done, every general manager that's down there has me on top of their draft boards as the No. 1 safety, that I am the hardest worker and I will do everything including special teams to help my team win.
The Senior Bowl is Jan. 30 on the NFL Network. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m.
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The Romans inherited their knowledge of brickmaking from the Etruscans. Distrustful of a foreign technique, early Roman fired bricks were made from roof tiles which had already proved durable. By the Republican era fired bricks were widely used due to the perfection of a baking process whereby the mortar was absorbed. Roman bricks were standardised and came in four sizes, ranging from the 'bassalis' which was eight Roman inches square or around twenty centimetres, right up to the 'bipedailis' which was two Roman feet square, around sixty centimetres. Brickmakers often stamped their wares with their names and dated them by adding the names of the Consuls in office at the time.


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CHICAGO – It's coming! YippieFest 2020 – joining the virtual and online revolution during these particular times – is set for August 21st through the 23rd. Details to come on schedules and times, but the whole fest can be downloaded for FREE on those dates through TWITCH streaming service. Click here for more details. !—break—>
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A Heroic Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 'On the Basis of Sex'Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2018 - 11:48am
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CHICAGO – Many heroes of America toiled long behind the scenes to break the chains of oppression. For every Susan Anthony or Martin Luther King Jr. there were the activists, legal experts and volunteers who sought the justice denied to them by the archaic patriarchal society. One such hero is Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the film "On the Basis of Sex."
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CHICAGO – Melissa McCarthy is a comedic force to be reckoned with, able to wring laughs improbably out of the stingiest of material. She always manages to find the funny, which helps elevate everyone around her, and so she slips easily in the durable friendly constructs of the campus comedy in "Life Of The Party."
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CHICAGO – When he got his chance, writer/director Jordan Peele ("Key & Peele") completely understood what he had to do – combine his skewered hilarity, love of horror movies and true social conscience, and put them all into one great movie. Ladies and germs, "Get Out."
'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' is Hilarious JoySubmitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2016 - 10:21am
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CHICAGO – In these difficult times, we flat out need a belly laugh. The timing of "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" couldn't be better, because this group of comic actors and this movie provides a respite of hilarious joy. By simply exploiting the truth of the based-on-a-real-story premise, "Mike and Dave" is the type of farce that anybody can relate to, and laugh at gratefully.
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CHICAGO – Alcohol mixed with the American Dream sometimes becomes a destructive chemistry. With every individual's reaction to ethyl alcohol like a fingerprint, the general image of the party animal can easily morph into what John Cheever called "The Sorrows of Gin." These sorrows are explored through Will Ferrell in "Everything Must Go."


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Acer Debuts Ethos Laptop Line
Acer Thursday unveiled a new line of laptop computers called Aspire Ethos. The computers carry model numbers AS8951G and AS5951G.
The AS8951G sports an18.4-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) display while the AS5951G has a 15.6 inch screen (1366 x 768).
"The Acer Aspire Ethos line is the notebook of choice for gaming and media enthusiasts," Steve Smith, Acer's senior business manager for notebooks, said in a statement. "It combines leading technology with a great set of high-end features that make these notebooks more useful and enjoyable for everyday activities.
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Over the past several years the FSN has launched an initiative to encourage medical students to consider a career in Nephrology. Given the declining number of medical school graduates seeking careers in Nephrology, the FSN leadership feels this initiative is extremely important and that we can make a difference here in Florida.
A component of our initiative is a scholarship program that sends a number of Medical Students with an interest in Internal Medicine to the FSN Annual Meeting. Graduates of the scholarship program have requested that we develop a mentoring program so they can continue to communicate with FSN mentors as they finish their training.
If you are interested in mentoring one of our medical student scholarship winners, please sign up by registering below.
Scholarship winners will be provided a list of interested FSN Members and they will select their mentor from our participating members.
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Who is Mr. Gilmer in To Kill a Mockingbird?
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Mr. Gilmer comes upon the scene in Chapter 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout refers to him as the "solicitor." In the context of Scout's narrative, this term may suggest that Mr. Gilmer is a specialist in certain areas of the law and is very qualified.
Scout further describes Mr. Gilmer as having an odd eye that seems to be watching the jury at all times. Because the jury has the impression that they are
...under close scrutiny, [they] paid attention; so did the witnesses, thinking likewise.
Nevertheless, despite his expertise, Mr. Gilmer has trouble with Bob Ewell when this man is put on the witness stand. Ewell's disrespectful language and flippant attitude thwart Mr. Gilmer's intent when he instructs Ewell to answer "just in your own words."
Later, when Tom Robinson is on the witness stand and he speaks "just in [his] own words," Mr. Gilmer repeats Tom's words for the purpose of the prosecution, knowing that in the Jim Crow South no juror (they are all white men) would like this black man's choice of words: "Mr. Gilmer paused a long time to let it [Tom's phrase] sink in."
As the prosecutor, Mr. Gilmer continues to question Tom about Mayella's version of events, and the now-cautious Tom Robinson can only safely say that Mayella "was mistaken in her mind."
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Mr. Horace Gilmer is the prosecutor of the Tom Robinson trial. He provides a contrast to Atticus as he is opposing him in court. Mr. Gilmer represents the traditional racist values and attributes of the South at the time the story is set.
Gilmer is an outsider—he comes from Abbotsville. Scout notes that he seemed to gain an advantage over others as he had a 'slight cast' in one eye, which meant that one could not be sure of where he was looking, or at whom—
Thus he was hell on juries and witnesses.
Scout feels sorry for Mr. Gilmer as his witness, Mr. Ewell, is flippant in the witness box. She notices that he has a particular approach to questioning:
Just-in-your-own-words was Mr. Gilmer's trademark.
He is not sharp enough to follow Atticus's line of questioning about which hand Mr. Ewell uses. He does not seem to have the respect for his witnesses that Attics has, as Mayella and Bob Ewell are both difficult to manage.
Mr. Gilmer is clear in addressing Mr. Ewell, but when Tom is questioned, Mr. Gilmer refers to him as "Robinson" or "boy." It is Mr. Gilmer who elicits the words from Tom which seal his tragic fate—
"You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?" Mr. Gilmer seemed ready to rise to the ceiling.


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Coming soon to the Theatre Royal Brighton: An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson
An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire to the top of those famous stairs whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night.
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If you are going to the Theatre Royal to enjoy this brilliant show, visit Pinocchio Restaurant – we're a stone's throw from the venue and perfect for a for a before-the-show meal.
Plus, show us your theatre ticket and you will receive a 10% discount!
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A flaky pastry dough, ram filled with currants. The perfect afternoon snack. I am so happy to finally be able to share this all-time favorite with you. Finally. This currants roll recipe has been a labor of love, or more so patience. This is a flaky pastry crust that is ram packed with currants. A roll of messy goodness!!


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A young man's discovery that half of his identity belongs in a wig, fake eyelashes and high heels
Words by Erin Turner | Photos by Alex Powers
Even as the 2018 titleholder for the longest-running youth drag queen pageant in the world, it has taken Jacob Smith his whole life to develop his current level of confidence and self-worth. Beginning at age three, Jacob used to try on his mother's boots and strut down the hallway of his parents' home. He would never have predicted that his guilty pleasure would ultimately evolve into one of his greatest passions.
Due to negative stigmas invoked by his surroundings and the desire to make his parents proud, Jacob initially found it very difficult to openly express himself and his interests. He spent the majority of his childhood questioning his sexuality and his identity. Now, at age 20, Jacob has discovered an equally substantial and significant part of who he is. That of which belongs in drag.
Drag is often misconceived and stigmatized as just a hobby for only hyperfeminized gay men. Ironic, as it is not only a crucial outlet for self-expression for many of those who perform, but it is also one of the most inclusive and accepting communities of people. Stemming from his love for theater and infatuation with women's fashion, Jacob's immersion into the drag community has taught him not only to accept, but embrace who he is.
"I know I'm not a woman, I don't want to be, but I love being a fake theatrical woman," Jacob said. "Drag forces you to break out of your safe persona to become someone so entirely different."
Although, Jacob's road to self-acceptance has been anything but smooth.
Following his parents' divorce, his mom moved their family from Oregon to Arizona when Jacob was five years old. With three biological sisters, two half-sisters and an adopted sister, Jacob found himself constantly surrounded by high levels of female energy. As a result of his household's abundance of estrogen, he grew to prefer the company of women to men.
Jacob's peers took notice of his hanging out with mostly girls and it bothered him to have his sexuality questioned as a result. Before Jacob even knew the meaning of the word gay, his surroundings taught him that it was not something positive to identify as. As a kid, he had only heard it being used in a derogatory way, leading him to assume it defined men who are inferior to others in some way. More than anyone, Jacob's biggest bully was himself.
"I didn't want to look different, I didn't want to be different. I wanted to be like all the other kids, like all the other guys," Jacob said.
Growing up, Jacob wasn't interested in playing football or basketball, like many of the other boys in his class. That is, unless it was to try to be more like Troy Bolton from High School Musical. Rather than pretending to have an interest in sports, Jacob joined the knitting club and the anime club. As his interest grew more toward stereotypically feminine activities, Jacob began feeling tension from his father's influence.
Although Jacob's father, Doug, didn't live in Arizona, he remained extremely prevalent as a role model in Jacob's life. Jacob wanted nothing more than to gain his father's pride and approval. He was particularly influenced by the weight of Doug's belief that men should not explore feminine interests, men should be masculine. To place further tension on their relationship, Doug had a strong connection to Christianity and an equally firm belief that love was meant to be shared between a man and a woman.
Due to his father's disapproval of homosexuality, Jacob often attempted to repress and deny his interest in men. Desiring his father's pride, Jacob chose to preserve an idealized version of himself that his father would approve of at the expense of his own self-expression.
"I noticed that I had to start acting a certain around my dad," Jacob said. "Less like my normal self, and more like who I thought he wanted me to be."
A love of theater was one of the few things that Jacob and his father shared, and was the only outlet Jacob felt he had to express himself. Doug was very involved in his own high school's theater production, and was a major motivator initially for Jacob to pursue it. By gaining the ability to have a dramatic stage presence so unlike his everyday self, Jacob's participation in middle and high school theater is what initially sparked his love for being on stage.
At the time of their newfound connection, Jacob's father was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, when Jacob was 13. ALS is a disease that causes the gradual degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, of which there is currently no known cure. As Jacob began to grow more confident in his sexuality throughout high school, his father's illness subsequently got progressively worse.
Amid the strain on his family, Jacob met Jagger, his soon-to-be best friend and future drag sister. Jagger was the first person Jacob could unashamedly talk to about who he really is. Jagger never had to go through the same level of inner turmoil that Jacob had experienced because his parents never enforced that being gay, or feminine, was wrong. His friendship with Jagger taught him to not only embrace his sexuality but have pride in it.
One of the ways he showed Jacob how to tangibly do this was by introducing him to drag. Although Jacob was familiar with the concept of drag due to RuPaul's Drag Race, he had never been comfortable or confident enough to ever really consider pursuing it before meeting Jagger. Together, they began experimenting with clothes, which soon expanded to makeup and hair. Jagger helped Jacob realize that exploring his femininity didn't make him any less of a man. He learned to be unapologetic for his interests and decisions.
As Jacob was finally growing comfortable in his own skin, he didn't feel the need to hide who he is anymore. His father began noticing a difference in Jacob's mannerisms and personality because he stopped striving to keep up a false masculine facade. Once he knew his father's influence would no longer dictate his decisions, Jacob told his father he's gay.
While he agreed to love his son regardless, Jacob's father remained loyal to his past religious beliefs. Shortly after, his father's illness began affecting his vocals cord and he soon lost the ability to speak. During Jacob's senior year of high school, his father died. Jacob was never able to fully establish whether he gained his father's total acceptance. It bothers him knowing that his father can't see the person he has become today.
"He didn't know I was a drag queen before he died, and that's something I really wish I could have introduced to him," Jacob said. "If he knew I was carrying on his legacy as this theatrical performer, I'd like to think that would make him really happy."
The September following their graduation, Jacob and Jagger moved to Portland, Oregon, to live with four of their other high school friends. Jacob immediately began cultivating ideas for his new alternate identity and how he wanted her to be perceived. Developing a drag persona can be incredibly time-consuming. For Jacob, it involved attaining a previously unreached level of self-discovery by trying to figure out who exactly his other half wanted to be.
"There are just so many social constructs and misconceptions about how we all have to act a certain way or dress to fit a specific gender," said Jacob. "The whole beauty of drag is that you can be anything you want and be supported for it."
Growing up and obsessing over pop stars such as Gwen Stefani, Fergie and Rihanna, Jacob's drag aesthetic derives a lot of inspiration from early 2000s female icons. Their music and the empowerment that each of them stands for, both as women and independent artists, is the type of energy that Jacob wants to manifest when he takes the stage.
In December 2017, fully decked out in a wig, fake eyelashes and butt pads strapped to his thighs, Jacob was ready to finally hit the stage, only now, as Scarlett Fantasia. To fulfill Jacob's inner childhood popstar, Scarlett performed to "Clumsy" and "Glamorous," both by Fergie.
"It was as if all the gears in my head that have just been collecting cobwebs, suddenly clicked into motion," said Jacob.
Jacob's first performance verified the suspicion that he has always had. Scarlett was simply just a part of who he is, and has always been. Although that first show helped solidify Jacob's love for drag, he had no idea how much he would grow and how much his confidence would build from then on. In four short months, Jacob would progress to win the 2018 title of the 42nd annual Rosebud and Thorn Pageant, the world's longest-running underage drag queen pageant.
Chance de Valmont has been involved in organizing the Rosebud and Thorn pageant for the last 19 years. Jacob met Chance while he was competing in the pageant last year. As a former Rosebud titleholder himself, Chance believes it is important for young people to be able to express themselves in a safe place and know that they will be accepted for it. He considers drag to be a mode of art, and a way of self-expression.
"I was a lot like Jacob when I was young. If I hadn't started drag when I did, I don't know where I would be in my life," said Chance. "Through art, it gives kids a safe and healthy way to express who they are, what they are feeling and what they are going through, without hurting anybody else or themselves."
The main reason Jacob hadn't found drag earlier in his life was due to a lack of opportunity in Arizona. Correspondingly, there was also a lack of role models who he could relate to.
"If I had known that as a kid I could've done drag, I feel like my whole life would be different. It has just taken me so long to get to this point in my life," said Jacob. "I feel like I would have come to my sexuality faster and had so much less inner turmoil, inner denial and inner-everything else that comes along with thinking that a certain part of who you are, is wrong."
Jacob's love for performing has never been about trying to convince the crowd that he's a woman. Instead, he just wants them to forget about reality for a second, where drag is often stereotyped and judged, to appreciate something that's extremely vulnerable, personal and empowering. Many people in the drag community have been severely criticized merely for who they are. Drag shows allow for a group of people, largely comprised of the oppressed, to express themselves without having to worry about outside judgment.
A major motivator for Jacob to continue pursuing drag is to be a role model for any kid who may be struggling with similar insecurities that he experienced. He wants to be the positive advocate that he wished he had for himself. Jacob has produced and hosted two of his own shows within this past year in attempts to recruit as many youth drag queens as he can.
"Whenever a new youth queen comes to me asking for advice or guidance, it feels like I'm fulfilling my destiny," Jacob said. "Mostly because I've finally gotten to a place in my life where I feel like I can genuinely give them that guidance."
Jacob hopes to provide a voice for those who may not be able, or have the confidence, to speak up themselves. His goal is to increase the vocalization of drag to reduce its stigma, inspire other youth drag queens to pursue their dreams of being on stage and spread awareness of the importance of underage drag representation.


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Neysi Perez was declared dead after she suffered a heart attack when she heard gunfire near her home in the town of La Entrada, in western Honduras.
The 16-year-old was pregnant at the time of her death.
But her boyfriend, Rudy David Gonzales, along with cemetery worker Jesus Villanueva, both claimed to have heard noises coming from her tomb.
Mr Vilanueva told local TV station Primer Impacto: "I heard screams, but I wasn't sure if they were coming from the tomb or elsewhere."
The pair then arranged for the concrete tomb to be smashed open with a sledgehammer.
Given new hope that their loved one was alive, the girl's friends and families prised open the lid of the coffin before fanning and massaging her body in a desperate attempt to revive her.
Neysi's sister Gladys Gutierrez said: "I moved her, she spilled water with blood, she didn't have bad odour, she had normal body temperature."
Her body was rushed to hospital but doctors could not revive her and confirmed she was dead.
While they suggested the noises could have been a figment of the grieving boyfriend's imagination – there were still things they were unable to explain.
Neysi's knuckels were scratched and a glass panel at the top of the coffin was broken when it was pulled out of the tomb, leading mourners to believe she had attempted to break through it.
Local media has suggested that the teenager may have suffered a cataplexy attack - a severe form of panic attack brought on by extreme stress, which leads to muscle paralysis and a temporary loss of heart beat.
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Western Wildlife Outreach – Bear Door Hangers
Many neighborhoods near forested areas in Washington State and Idaho experience visits from black bears. These Bear Safety door hangers were designed to help neighborhoods learn how to protect their homes and property, as well as bears, from potential conflicts. Two versions with the same safety tips were created. They are distributed by WWO field staff, neighborhood alliances, and state agencies.
Both door hangers were designed with Indesign and images prepared with Photoshop. The hangers were printed on a heavy card stock, full color both sides. During this project I worked with the project coordinator and photographers.


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Award nominated music artist Man Of FAITH stepped into the scene in 2011 with his first worldwide single release Comeback Kid ft. Giant Killa. The song was dist ributed by Def Jam Recordings and made it's way to major music outlets including MTV.com. The success of the single lead to his first EP Release in 2013 entitled Perfect Timing. Since then Man Of FAITH has dedicated his life to service and ministry focusing on the youth in his community. After an almost 5 year hiatus Man Of FAITH is back and preparing to release his forthcoming album INSOMNIAC. The lead single Bring It Back is now available everywhere!
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Our cousins in Montana just informed us about a cool event every spring that we did not know about. Each year the park closes its roads to snowmobiles and other winter travel on March 15th. From that time until the third Thursday in April, some of the roads are kept open for non motorized traffic, typically bicycling.
We don't recommend bicycling with kids during the regular season because there are no bike lanes and little to no shoulders on those busy roads, and that makes it a hazardous undertaking for kids. But when the roads are closed to vehicles it would be a fantastic way to see the park at a time of year when the wildlife would be more visible.
So, if you are near the park and can make a quick trip over, check out this website for more details so you can enjoy the wonderful Spring weather we are having in Yellowstone!
Spring Biking in Yellowstone
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We, Harley and Abby, are the parents of 4 boys whom we regularly drag into any and every national park we come near to. We love our parks and know that the only chance we have of keeping and maintaining this priceless resource is to give our children a love of them too.
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NYC – First Tastes of Acme Restaurant and Bar
Mitch Weinstein spent the week eating eating his way through the menu at the newly opened Acme Bar & Restaurant in NoHo. The news are in, and they are good.
By Mitch Weinstein
Acme on Great Jones Street was, for many years, a club slash bar that served up some "Southern food" as well as some mighty fine rock and roll shows down in the basement. The r & r was the extent of my familiarity with the joint, since I'd never eaten there, but shows by the likes of Alex Chilton and Roy Loney are probably why my hearing is not as good as it used to be.
Back to the new Acme. The executive chef is Mads Refslund, the Dane who was one of the founding partner/chefs (along with Rene Redzepi) of what many consider to be one of the world's top restaurants: Noma, located in Copenhagen. Be that as it may, now he's ours, at least for the time being. And that, from my experience so far, is a good thing.
A few meals over a couple of days allowed me to try a nice chunk of the menu (as well as a few of the cocktails), which is divided, as so many menus are these days, into an ever-expanding number of categories. They are:
Raw; Cooked; Soil; Sides; Sea/Land; Desserts.
Mads Refslund is a heavy promoter of the New Nordic Cuisine, BUT, according to what Mads said right here on Honest Cooking about a month back, he's not really cooking New Nordic Cuisine at Acme; what he's cooking is in the style of and based on the philosophy of New Nordic Cuisine, which in this case means using as many local and seasonal ingredients as is possible, without mucking them up too much.
So for instance, a starter of "sweet shrimp and bison" might not have been foraged in Central Park, but the interplay of sweet/bitter and soft/crunchy just knocked us out. "House-cured salmon" was another winner from the raw section of the menu, and three of us fought over the last bites, even going so far as to mop up, with some excellent Sullivan Street Bakery bread, the last trace of buttermilk horseradish dressing. And "Duck in a jar" was not quite confit and not quite rillettes. Hunks of tender duck were tucked under a pile of pickled vegetables, tender enough to be spread on the accompanying toast.
While the "Country toast" was merely good, "Pearl barley and clams" was a big hit. Maybe my favorite dish of everything I've tried so far, the earthy barley and briny clams were drenched in a roasted sunflower broth with hunks of artichoke heart and baby scallops along for the ride. The worst part – I had to share. Barley – who'd have thunk it, though it did kind of sneakily remind me of a Sardinian specialty, fregola with clams.
I didn't, though, have to share my "Pork chop," just cooked enough for my liking (though if you don't like pork rare, ask for it medium or more). Pork chops are on every menu in town, but most of them aren't as good as this, accompanied as it was by parsnips, pears, cranberries and maybe even a pomegranate aril or two.
My buddy's "Arctic char" was another simple dish – just cooked and seasoned perfectly, all crisp skin and rare flesh punched up with capers and sherry vinegar, two of my favorite puckery things…
I can't not mention the "Hay roasted sunchokes," earthy from both gruyere and black winter truffles, and the "Black cod," a fish I happen to love because in another guise, it's called smoked sable, and is one of my favorite things to put on a bagel. Here once again, the fish was perfectly cooked, just past the point of rare, which with a fish like cod makes all the difference in the world. Not cooked enough – it sucks. Cooked too much – it sucks.
The one dessert we had was a knockout. Called simply "Chocolate crisps," brittle tuile-like dark chocolate is served on a bed of intense ganache alongside coffee ice cream. This touched all my buttons, because I love chocolate and I love coffee. It was great.
You know, dining out can sometimes be a learning experience, and two meals at Acme have taught me quite a bit. Certainly about the philosophy of the New Nordic Cuisine, and how the use of bitter and sour components is as important as the use of sweet and salty. They open the palate. Raw, crunchy things on a plate are good and can serve to heighten the flavor and texture of the other components. Excellent ingredients are important, but hey, that's a given… respecting them and treating them properly should be a given too, but often that's not the case; here at Acme, it mostly is.
I can't keep up with all latest news from the Acme front. First the downstairs, that great old room that saw a lot of loud music, was rumored to be becoming a bit of a dance club with a dj. Open till 4 AM. Today, management swears no way. Just a nice cocktail lounge, with drinks, where you can have a party if you want to.
What that means for the upstairs, for a restaurant that a mere one week into its existence is turning out some fine food, is altogether another. Go soon – who knows how long Mads will be at the stove?
ACME Bar & Restaurant
9 Great Jones Street
Phone 212.203.2121
Mitch Weinstein is an avid seeker of good food, culinary school grad and writer of the blog Tasty Travails. When not cooking at home, he is on the hunt for that next delicious restaurant meal, great market or maybe even a cocktail. He regularly contributes to the food and drink forums on mouthfulsfood.com, eGullet.org, Chowhound.com and others.


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Eduardo Romero-Ramos
Senior Counsel
Baker & McKenzie Abogados, S.C.
Eduardo is a notary public in and for the State of Chihuahua, Mexico and has been a partner of Baker McKenzie since 1991. He was a founding and managing partner of a known local law firm. In 1975, he was appointed state district attorney of the State of Chihuahua and in 1977 he was appointed assistant judge in the Second Civil State Court in Juarez, Mexico. From 1996 to 1998, he acted as in-house lawyer for Banca Serfin S.A. In the public field, he acted as lieutenant governor of Chihuahua (an appointed position) from 1992 to 1997 and was undersecretary of citizen attention and rules and regulations in the Ministry of Controllership and Administrative Development of the Mexican Federal Government. Eduardo was later appointed secretary of public office from 2003 to 2006.
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Eduardo focuses his practice on banking and finance, real estate, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial law and foreign investment.
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Represented PEMEX Gas and Basic Petrochemicals in Texas Gas v. Toluca under the arbitration rules of the International Chamber of Commerce. The matter was resolved with a successful negotiation for PEMEX.
Developed analysis, valuation and opinion of the partial award rendered in arbitration to resolve the conflict on the implementation of a public works contract between PEMEX Refining and Conproca, SA de CV, for the reconfiguration and modernization of a refinery in Nuevo Leon.
Represented CFE in arbitration against International Infrastructure Construction SA de CV (CIISA). The matter was resolved substantially in favor of CFE.
- Mexico (1975)
- Georgetown University (Post Graduate Course) (1996)
- Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (Law Degree cum laude) (1975)
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Grain Calls
Corn: Mixed
Soybeans: Down 2 to 3 cents
Wheat: Up 2 to 4 cents
General Comment: Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan said that the U.S. shouldn't believe that ever-higher tariffs can force the country's government to capitulate to American demands. The comments in a written statement to Bloomberg highlight the impasse between the world's two largest economies. The Trump administration is getting uneasy about the depreciating yuan, which saw its lowest daily fixing in more than a year today. The Treasury Department is weighing whether to name the country a currency manipulator in a report due out next week. The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for global growth to 3.7 percent for this year and next, down from 3.9 percent previously. It blamed escalating trade tensions and stresses in emerging markets for the reduction. The policy lender warned of a recession in Argentina and slower growth in Brazil. The U.S. Treasury bond selloff continues, with the yield on the 10-year benchmark hitting 3.25 percent, the highest since May 2011. The move comes as the market braces for $74 billion in new supply this week. Fast-moving Hurricane Michael is strengthening as it heads towards Florida, where it's expected to make landfall tomorrow and then turn northeast into the Carolinas later this week. The U.S. Midwest weather forecast has soaking rains for most of the region the next two days; turning drier for the end of the week and most of the weekend; more rains are seen for the southeast half to two-thirds of the region early next week. Temperatures will be running below average in much of the region next week.
Corn futures are seen steady to a bit weaker on drier weather forecasts into next week for improvement in harvest progress. Buying interest also curtailed by caution ahead of the USDA Crop Production and World Supply and Demand Reports on Thursday. Trump administration is expected to announced today that it will be allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol. President Trump travels to Council Bluffs, Iowa today for a political rally. December futures have paused below the $3.70 price level, signaling that price will be a key barrier to close above to signal the uptrend is resuming.
Soybean market heads for a second day of declines after rising to a six-week high on Monday and reversing. Better U.S. harvest weather and trade expectations for USDA to project both a record U.S. crop and carryover in Thursday's reports. Much of Brazil will get beneficial rain in most areas over the next 10 days while rains will be more hit or miss across Argentina, which has been drier than normal the last 60 days in 60% of the producing region. Soybeans and soybean meal futures need to rise and close above Monday's highs to improve the near-term price outlook.
Wheat futures seen slightly higher after hitting a 1-week low overnight on continued stiff competition from Black Sea supplies on the world markets amid a stronger U.S. dollar. Support may develop on new export business. USDA reports this morning that private exporters sold 120,000 MT of hard red spring wheat to Bangladesh for delivery in the 2018-19 marketing year. Prices are rebounding above the 20-day moving average, encouraging some short covering by funds.
Livestock Calls
Cattle: Steady to firm
Hogs: Steady to weak
Cattle futures seen starting steady to firm. Monday's rebound from early losses was an important sign of near-term strength. Monday's lows re key support should the wholesale beef market remain under pressure this week. On Monday, Choice beef prices fell 4 cents and Select rose 7 cents. Choice cutouts now at the lowest this year. Negotiated cattle trade on Monday was inactive on light demand. Slaughter was 114,000 head on Monday, down from 119,000 a week earlier and 115,000 a year ago. Feeder cattle trading was sharply lower Monday at Oklahoma auctions, adding to overhead resistance to rallies today.
Hog futures seen mixed to start after Monday's late recovery. Wholesale pork carcass prices fell 63 cents to the lowest since Sept. 19. Cash hogs slightly lower on Monday. Pork sales improved last week as slaughter fell 53,000 head from a week earlier as mechanical problems in North Carolina curbed production the last three days of the week. On Monday, slaughter rose to 473,000 from 456,000 a week ago. China continues to deal with an outbreak of African swine fever that its ag ministry labels as complex and severe, noting that prevention and control efforts are at a pivotal time. The country has officially reported 28 cases of the disease in eight provinces, lending underlying support to U.S. futures.


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If you had to choose just one, would you rather…
… live in the city or in the suburbs? in a city
… be a good cook or have a good cook? have a good cook
… be the Prime Minister or the King/Queen of a country? be the queen
… be married or have a child? be married
… be a clothing designer or a designer's model? clothing designer
Who is your favorite news anchor/reporter? Why?
I don't really have a favourite. I enjoy Seamus O'Reagan, Evan Solomon, and George Strompol- . . . George with the big funny name. I like Seamus because he's adorable and down to earth and he loves U2 and he's from Newfoundland. I like Evan because he's tall and handsome and Jewish and really smart and he likes books a lot. And I like George because he's hip and young and blunt and kinda silly.
Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.
chili, stir fry vegetables, salmon burgers
If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it?
What will most likely be the next book you read?
Frank's Biography
What's the first thing you notice about the opposite gender?
What do you dream about?
That's a loaded question.
Who has been mean to you, lately?
My ex-landlord
What makes you tremble in fear?
Tell us something you've destroyed:
Do you feel in control over your life?
If you could suddenly speak one language fluently (that you don't currently speak) what would it be?
If you were to suggest a foreign film, that you really enjoyed, what one would you suggest?
Life is Beautiful
If you had to call another country home (other than the one you currently live in) what one would you choose?
I have not traveled enough to say for sure, perhaps Ireland.
If you went out to buy an import music CD, what one would you buy?
I'm not sure. Does this question mean I can't get it here without importing? Or can I say any band from a foreign country? Like U2? Perhaps Amy Winehouse isn't available here yet.
If you were to chose an ethnic dinner, what would it be?
Name the last seven specific items that you purchased at the grocery store.
2L Big 8 Diet Cola, Humpty Dumpty Dill Pickle Chips, Humpty Dumpty Salt 'n Vinegar Chips, Humpty Dumpty Ketchup Chips, 1L Death by Chocolate ice cream, 24 tablet bottle ibuprofen, 3 bars Jergen soap
Ten Things You Hate Doing:
dishes, dusting, sweeping, bartending sober, procrastinating, exercising, drawing, being late, making mistakes, anything crafty
Mood: uncertain
Drinking: nothing
Listening To: nothing
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Footage of the savage murder, filmed in the Libyan city of Benghazi, sees two militants execute the man in cold blood.
After reading the charges of the man's alleged crimes one of the ISIS fighters yells "death to espionage".
As one of the masked militants shoots the prisoner, wearing an orange jumpsuit, in broad daylight his fellow fighters shriek "Allahu Akbar" – a phrase which translates as God is great.
The identity of the victim has not yet emerged.
It is believed he was a 39-year-old Tunisian who owned a small bakery in the Libyan city.
The video is titled as "Benghazi: The Agents' Graveyard".
In recent months ISIS' presence in Libya has been growing as the North African nation continues to be a battle ground for several rival factions.
In June it was claimed that ISIS executioner Jihadi John – former London schoolboy Mohammed Emwazi – had fled to Libya after being expelled by ISIS.
A source with America's Joint Terrorism Taskforce said Emwazi had slipped over the border.
Speaking on condition of anonymity the insider told Express.co.uk: "We think it is a tactical move by ISIS to keep Emwazi out of the limelight.
"His unmasking by the Press took away the mystery surrounding his 'bogey man' persona and though we have targeted him with conventional missiles we have had no confirmation of a successful strike.
"We have picked up communication intercepts to suggest Emwazi has been in Libya and remained there over a number of days."
But last month footage emerged appearing to show Emwazi in Syria.
The 27-year-old was filmed wearing a black hood in south-east Syria.
In the footage, obtained by the Mail on Sunday, Emwazi is heard saying: "I will carry on cutting heads."


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Daejeon and Caltex scored new wins in KOVO Cup for women.
Today, Daejeon KGC defeated EST Thailand whit 3-1 (25-19, 6-24, 15-25, 25-18) while GS Caltex outplayed IBK Altos also with 3-1 (26-24, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18).
Now the situation in Group A is that Daejeon have 3 out of 3 wins while the second are GC Caltex with two wins and one defeat. IBK are the third with one win and EST are the last with 0 points.
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So you got all excited about taking your permit test, and then when the big day arrived you panicked a bit. You didn't study quite as much as you should have, or the answers simply weren't coming into your head and you ended up failing! Don't panic, it's not the end of the world. You can retake your test and still obtain your permit, you'll just have to go through a simple retake process.
Study Again
The very first thing that you should do after failing the permit test is to sit down and review all the material. Make sure that to take your time on the materials that you don't know well. This will ensure that you have better results on the test the next time that you go through it.
Consider a Practice Test
There are a number of practice tests available online, many of which feature questions drawn from actual permit tests. Consider taking one (or multiple) practice tests and use them to help determine what you know and what you don't, helping you to succeed on your next attempt. Passing a future attempt is important as there is usually a limit to the number of retakes that available.
Expect a Waiting Period
In most states, a waiting period is required prior to a retake. For example, in California, you have to sit through a 7-day waiting period before you are allowed to take another shot at the exam. Just look at the time as an opportunity to study a bit more and to get more comfortable with the material. If you spend that time studying diligently, the test should be easier to pass the next time that you take it. As an additional consideration, be advised that you can also expect to pay a fee to retake the permit test.
Retake the Test
Once you pay the fee, you can sit down and retake the test. Concentrate and take your time relying on your improved knowledge to help you through the test. As long as you prepared well, you shouldn't have to worry about failing or doing poorly on the test at all.
If you fail the permit test on your second time around, redouble your efforts on tips and tricks listed above. Don't rush to your retake or you could end up failing it again. This could delay getting your permit even further as many states limit the number of retakes within a specific time period. If you take the test too many times without studying for it, you could use up all your chances and then have to sit through a waiting period up to a year in length.


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The Louisville Cardinals were unstoppable on night 1 of the 2015 Women's SMU Classic, hitting the NCAA's first automatic relay qualifying standard of the year and winning 7 of 9 events to take the early lead.
The SMU Classic is an annual format meet with a unique set-up. 6 teams contest the meet, with each team allowed two entries per event. One swimmer heads to the "A" heat and one to the "B" heat, meaning each heat features 6 swimmers, one from each program. The heats swim like "A" and "B" finals, with the "A" heat swimmers locked into the top 6 spots, and the "B" heat making up places 7 through 12.
This year, participating teams include SMU, Louisville, Missouri, TCU, UCLA and Florida State, representing 5 different conferences (AAC, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12).
Louisville powered away with the day 1 points lead by 33 over Missouri.
Much of that came on the back of rising star Kelsi Worrell, who picked up right where she left off last season with untouchable speed in the free and fly events.
Most notable was that Worrell split a blazing 50.87 on the fly leg of the 400 medley relay. Worrell split 49.56 at last year's NCAA Championships, believed to be the fastest split of all-time, and she's only a little more than a second off that time already, just about a month into her senior season.
That Louisville relay went 3:32.36, hitting the NCAA's automatic qualifying standard time and assuring the Cardinals of a relay slot at the NCAA Championships, provided at least one individual swimmer earns an invite as well. (And someone did, just a few events later. We'll leave you to guess who that was until later in this story.) Louisville is the first team this season to hit an automatic relay qualifying bid.
The whole relay was on fire. Russian freshman Alina Kendzior was 53.71 on backstroke (ranking 4th in the nation individually, pending results of other meets this weekend), All-American Andee Cottrell was 59.09 on breaststroke and Dutch senior Andrea Kneppers was 48.69 on the anchor leg.
Cottrell would win the 100 breast easily, going 59.58 to top Missouri's Abby Duncan. Cottrell's time now leads the NCAA, as Duncan was the previous leader at 1:00.56. Duncan bettered her season-best in second place, going 1:00.26, and her teammate Katharine Ross was 1:00.22 from the B heat.
For her part, Worrell blasted a 51.51 to win the 100 fly and jump to the top of the NCAA rankings by a longshot. Prior to tonight, no one else in the nation had broken 53 yet this year, much less 52. That's also the first NCAA "A" cut of the season, meaning Worrell has already punched her ticket to the national championships and Louisville's medley relay is also locked in to the NCAA meet. Worrell also put up a nation-leading 22.20 to win the 50 free.
Cardinal freshmen Rachael Bradford-Feldman and Mallory Comerford combined to win two more events for the rising Louisville team. Bradford-Feldman was 4:09.45 to touch out Florida State freshman Megan Brown's 4;09.82 for the 400 IM win. One event later, Comerford went 1:45.19 to win the 200 free over SMU's Maddie Hoch (1:47.48). Both Cardinals now lead the NCAA in their respective events.
The only swimming event to slip away from the Cardinals was the 100 back, which was a fantastic showdown between UCLA's Linnea Mack and Missouri's Hannah Stevens. Mack ultimately took the win at 53.09, moving her to #2 in the nation in that event. Stevens was 53.38. Notably, Missouri's Nadine Laemmler was the exact same time in winning the B heat, giving the Tigers two of the top backstrokers in the nation early in this season. Laemmler is debuting for Mizzou after transferring in from the suspended Western Kentucky program this offseason.
UCLA also won the 1-meter diving event with Maria Polyakova, who scored 301.95 points.
Louisville ended the night with a win in the 800 free relay, with the team of Kneppers, Comerford, Abbie Houck and Mara Pugh going 7:10.40. Kneppers had the top split, leading off in 1:46.12. Comerford was 1:46.64 on her leg.
Team Scores After Day 1
- Louisville – 184
- Missouri – 151
- Florida State – 136


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How to spot a dissatisfactory Home Owners Association (HOA). When it comes to purchasing a home with an HOA, "ignorance is not bliss."
Buyers can avoid homeowner association horror story by keeping an eye out for specific red flags. It is of utmost importance that you know what you are getting into when purchasing a home in an HOA community. You must ask questions and review all the covenants, rules, regulations, meeting minutes, violation policies, collection policies and any other aspects you agree to that could become a financial burden on you.
Most purchasers are not aware of the difference between a good, mediocre, and downright unacceptable run homeowner's association. There are specifics to look for and questions to ask. Knowing this information is of particular importance when purchasing a condominium or when the HOA is responsible for maintaining the exterior of the building. If buyers are not careful and do not take the time to understand how HOAs operate, they can end up paying a significant special assessment after they close, because of years of neglected capital improvements. The bill for special assessments can be anywhere from $1,000 to $30,000 are typical. They can go over $100,000. So buyer beware.
The information contained in this article is not intended to be legal advice but meant to be useful to help you to review all items you should consider when purchasing a home in an HOA community. It is only intended to guide you through some of the essential points to be aware.
Look at the community as a whole.
Is it run down? Do not solely focus one part of the property. Check out neighboring units and common spaces. Check out the area around the home you are purchasing.
Here are some telltale signs that an HOA isn't on top of its responsibilities.
- Are the fences rusting?
- Is the asphalt cracking or looks like gravel?
- Are the building signs in disrepair?
- Are the amenities in good repair and working order? (pools, tennis courts, etc.)
- Do the buildings need paint?
- What age and condition is the roof?
- Are the common areas, staircases, and balconies in good shape?
Questions to ask when thinking of purchasing in a community with an HOA.
- Ask what the HOA is responsible for maintaining.
- In single family communities find out if the HOA is responsible for caring for the property.
- Find out when the buildings were last treated for termites. Have they been treated as required or has the association missed scheduled treatments?
- What condition is the siding?
- Are there issues that could cause flooding? Look at the grade of the land.
- Are the gutters, fascia, and all other fixtures in good shape?
- Ask about any HOA requirements that may be difficult or even a deal breaker in your opinion if you had to abide by the HOA rules and regulations because you will.
- Ask if the HOA has had any previous assessments. If yes, get the details. Ask if there are plans or talk of any HOA assessments in the future.
- Check the local court records to see if the HOA has had any legal issues or have been sued.
- Ask the HOA Manager if there have been lawsuits or if there are any expected. How many insurance claims has the HOA had?
- Is the HOA responsible for the roofs? If so, has there been any significant repairs within the last few years? Do they have plans to transfer the burden or responsibility of repairing the roofs to the owner? Ask the HOA how many roof repairs they have paid for in the past few years .
- Ask if there are plans to change any of the covenants, conditions, and restrictions that are currently in place. Do they (HOA) now or will they have plans to make changes to the current rules, regulations, and bylaws?
- Have there been any repairs done within the past few years concerning extensive water damage or termite damage?
- Ask to review the HOA reserve study.
Ask the current Association Manager for information on the HOA Reserves. (A reserve study) Make sure you know what a reserve study is. A reserve study details the financial health of the HOA.
What is the HOA's long-term funding plan? Are they financially prepared to offset maintenance costs that may arise? Is the HOA being run responsibly?
- Find out what percent of the HOA is funded? Here are some guidelines to help you with your decision. Zero to 30% is a high-risk HOA, 31% to 70% is at medium risk, and any HOA funded at 71% to 100% is a low risk or in other words in good shape to meet its responsibilities.
- You want to ask the HOA how much the Reserve study recommends they have in reserves. In other words, how much should they be saving each year and are they saving the correct or recommended amount?
- Has the HOA been on top of the recommendations of the Reserve Study and are they making capital improvements as recommended?
- Think about how much money you can foresee being needed to keep the community in good condition or ask a professional. Then decide if you believe that the HOA has enough reserves to meet its obligations. Is it saving responsibly? If not, think about it before purchasing in that community.
Note to remember: Approximately 70% of HOA's are under-funded and poorly maintained. Make sure you do your research and know that your property values are protected before you purchase a property with an HOA.


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R&D Cooperation
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen offers its partners the following forms of cooperation:
1) direct participation in project solutions
- within different types of projects at both national and international level
- as a solver, co-solver, user of results
Read more about the possibilities and the projects currently being solved on websites of RICE.
2) contract research
- contract activity that is not suitable as a project due to its parameters (e.g. duration, size of a solved problem)
Contact person:
prof. Ing. Zdeněk Peroutka, Ph.D.


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Without health, life becomes bitter and unenjoyable. Protecting your health is not optional, it is a necessity, no wonder most provinces in Canada requires that you have an appropriate health insurance plan to ensure that you remain protected. Interestingly CAA offers the best health insurance plan for you. The plan for 45-59 is a perfect option for you as it features basic extended healthcare as well as other optional features.
The basic extended health care (EHC) gives you access to a plethora of health benefits. For instance, it provides you up to $400/year per registered specialists such as chiropractors, massage therapists etc, $250,000 in lifetime benefits not covered by the provincial government, and $3,000 per year for approved medical equipment and registered nurses.
Features and Benefits of the CAA Health and Dental Insurance Plan for 45-59
The plan offers several options. Option 1 include EHC + Drug 1 + Dental 1, option 2 includes EHC + Drug 1 + Dental 2, while option 3 includes EHC + Drug 2 + Dental 2. You can even upgrade your coverage to Enhanced Extended Health Care (EEHC) to get a more comprehensive coverage.


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we have a culture of violence in this country https://t.co/FHPfHVPVE3 u cant have south africa violence with japan prison population— Daniel Horowitz (@RMConservative) May 16, 2016
It's quite lengthy—I'll just give you the list of the myths.
To give you an idea of South Africa crime rates, I wrote in 2015 that Britain, which abolished the death penalty in the early 60s, saw the murder rate shoot up as an entirely predictable result, although it's on recent downtrend. But the difference between the UK and South African murder rates is astounding:
For the Japanese attitude towards public order, see Katrina, Sailer, and Japan.


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For information on getting started using Flash, please visit Adobe's Flash Developer Center: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash.html, where you can learn how to use ActionScript, create animation, and work with video.


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Combining rich milk chocolate with crunchy wafer biscuit, these snacks are a joy to eat, and each comes with 1 of 24 unique and high quality Pokémon stickers, featuring the latest generation of iconic Pokémon characters!
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Lotte Pokemon Wafer Chocolate is a product of Lotte. It consists of a wafer sandwich with creamy chocolate and cookie bits as filling. These snacks are a joy to eat. Moreover, it comes with 1 of 24 unique and high quality Pokémon stickers. In addition, it features the latest generation of iconic Pokémon characters!
Due to Coronavirus pandemic, many countries adopt additional safety measures that cause delivery delay or suspension to some countries. Please click here for more information.
- Express is the fastest and most reliable form of international shipping. EMS packages usually arrive 3 days to 6 days after shipment.
- Air Mail is a fast yet economy shipping method with an estimate delivery time of up to 10 days. This is the best option for orders less than 2kg in total.
- Economy (aka SAL) is the economy option that can take up to 5 weeks.
Note: Your order may be packed in separate boxes to minimise the risk of damage to items during transport. Availability of the shipping options depends on the weight and shape of your order. You can check or choose the shipping option on your shopping cart or checkout page.
- Meltable items such as pure chocolates are not available for purchase during summer in some countries to assure customer satisfaction.
- These items may get some sort of deformation when delivered depending on the temperature during transit . Please bear in mind that this is out of our control.
- Should you received an item melted down, please contact us immediately to reach to the best arrangement.
- All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
- The Halal label is not certified. We use the product ingredients as indication of whether the product is Halal or not.
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Japan's famous annual music event Music Station Super Live took place today and featured two of the year's biggest K-pop artists.
BTS and TWICE both performed Japanese versions of their biggest hits during the live TV spectacular.
The boys of BTS wowed with a note-perfect rendition of their single "DNA", while TWICE energetically strutted along to a Japanese version of their summer smash, "TT".
Check out the performances below!


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Antec RFM-SC 5-1000 MHz SC-8-BTP Splitter/Combiner
APPLICATION Allows for easy organization and maintenance at the headend or hub for expanding architectures. Ideal for quick system upgrades and for troubleshooting. The RF Integrator platform was designed to be costeffective, use minimal rack space and improve reliability in the headends/ hubs. It allows passive and active modules to be configured in the same chassis for overall system efficiency.
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The Colbert Report's Stephen Colbert, and the Daily Show's John Oliver, take on the "not guilty" verdict for George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin murder trial.
Note that the Daily Shows makes the mistake a number of people are making in thinking that Zimmerman got off because of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. In the end, Zimmerman did not use the Stand Your Ground defense. He invoked simple self-defense, I read because his attorneys likely didn't think he'd prevail on Stand Your Ground, which must have a higher standard of proof than self-defense.
"I think it might honestly be time for the Sunshine State to officially change its motto. 'Welcome to Florida: The Worst State.' "
Here's Stephen Colbert:
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The Aloha Heart is one of SurfSunSea Divers Jewelry's exclusive signature designs. "Aloha" literally means 'breath of life,' and is also the Hawaiian word for love. It is captured in hearts of gold to treasure for a lifetime. Let the light shine through its sparkling patterns to reveal the hidden message in its shadow.
Necklaces are the perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, necklaces are a classic choice that are always loved and appreciated. At Surf Sun Sea our wide selection of necklaces for women features a range of simple, bold and elegant designs. Whatever style you choose, find your perfect necklace at Surf Sun Sea Jewelers today.
We always value our customers safety and satisfaction so we associate our name with only the best and most refined products that meet the highest standards and requirements.
So in order to back that up, our products come with a risk-free ironclad 30 day guarantee.
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Breast Enlargement (Augmentation / Mammaplasty)
This procedure is done to enhance the size of breasts using silicone implants. This surgical procedure usually lasts 1 hour and is performed under general anaesthesia usually on an outpatient basis.
- Enhance the contour/ shape of a woman
- Balance the size of breasts when there is a distinct difference in size between the breasts
- Reconstruction due to partial or complete loss of breasts due to a variety of conditions
- Replace already existing implants
- Increase or decrease breast volume after pregnancy
The Procedure
- Operation: 1 hour
- General Anaesthetic
- 1 night stay in hospital/ outpatient
- Temporary soreness, swelling and bruising which will resolve within 5 days
- 1 week before driving
- 1 – 2 weeks home recovery
- 4-6 weeks before exercise
- 3 – 4 weeks before physical contact with breasts


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In my post, Two Generations of Comic Book Geeks, I discussed my love for comics and comic book culture. My son and I spend almost every weekend at the comic book store, but we decided to take our hobby to the next level and venture to Comicpalooza, a 3-day comic book convention in Houston, TX.
When we arrived, we saw people dressed as superheroes, pirates, aliens, and video game characters waiting in line. My son saw a kid his age dressed as Robin and immediately regretted his decision not wear a his Jedi costume.
We paid our admission, entered the convention center and was overwhelmed by the spectacle. We were greeted by Captain America and Iron Man at the welcome table.
Out of the corner of my eye, I spied a group of Na'vi. I flagged them down and asked if they would pose for a photo. Only one of them was gracious enough to oblige this puny human.
My son found these blue people to be very odd. I tried to explain that they were portraying characters from the movie Avatar, but he still couldn't understand why someone would paint her whole body blue. Ironically, we ran into another blue person immediately after we left the Na'vi.
The most entertaining part of our adventure was a wrestling match. Although these guys may not be ready to move up to the WWE, they definitely know how to put on a good show. Here is a video of one of the matches. Pay close attention to "Manimal." He was the crowd favorite.
During our adventure, we also got to meet several comic book artists, actors and writers. I was excited to meet George Takai (Star Trek), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), and Chris Yost (writer of Scarlet Spider, a comic book series set in Houston). We didn't take any photos because of the costs associated with it.
We spent the rest of the afternoon watching roller derby, playing video games (my son played some old video systems and was not impressed by the graphics), shopping for comic books and action figures (p.s. – I have a huge collection of African-American superhero action figures), and photographing people dressed as our favorite comic and sci-fi characters.
The highlight of the event was the Lego building contest. My son had to compete against two teenagers to see who could build the coolest Lego creation in five minutes. As soon as the timer started, my son went to work. Three minutes later, while the teenagers were still working on their design, my son presented his masterpiece.
The teenagers were impressed my my son's skill and creativity. I must admit that I was too.
We had a great time at Comicpalooza. I only wished we could have spent more than one day. However, that one day with my son bonding over a shared interest was enough to build a lasting memory for both of us.
Stay Strong,
Question: What are some activities or hobbies that you and your kids share?


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Dont Tread On Me Shirt - Gadsden Rattlesnake Flag
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The front of this screen printed short sleeve cotton t-shirt features the Gadsden "Don't Tread On Me" flag. The Back features our small OG logo.Shirt Brand Details:
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Designed & screen printed by The Three Percenter right here in the USA.
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About The Gadsden Flag:
The Gadsden flag is a historical American flag with a yellow field depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Positioned below the rattlesnake are the words "Dont tread on me". The flag is named after American general and statesman Christopher Gadsden, who designed it in 1775 during the American revolution. Since the Revolution, the flag has seen times of reintroduction as a symbol of American patriotism, a symbol of disagreement with government, or a symbol of support for civil liberties.
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César & Jose Esteban Alenda
César & Jose Esteban Alenda
Sons of film producer and distributor José Esteban Alenda, the Alenda brothers have written and directed eight short films, among which El Orden de la cosas: (2010), Matar a un Niño (2011) and Inertial Love (2012), with which they have received more than 200 international awards, having participated in prestigious international festivals, including festivals in the "A" category (Montreal World FF, Warsaw IFF) and (2010).
Winners of a Goya Award, and nominated on two other occasions, the Alenda brothers have won the Biznaga de Plata at the Malaga Festival on two editions. Sin Fin is his debut film.


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This jogger set is perfect for any occasion. Glitter embedded fabric gives you that extra sparkle.
- Black Sparkle Suit w/Silver More Than A Pussy emblem
- Runs true to size
- 55% cotton/25% metallic/20% polyester french terry
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It takes more than soldiers to forge a nation
Choose how you'll survive the haunted wilderness of Aeternum as you forge alliances, battle for resources, and make your mark on an emerging empire.
Available on PC.
The hunt is on
Crucible is a free-to-play team-based action shooter driven by the choices you make. Choose from a diverse roster of aliens and humans and then work with teammates to hunt opponents, take down hostile creatures, and harvest Essence.
Available on PC.
Chomp together!
Coming soon
Chase monthly co-op high scores with friends and share your own mazes, live on Twitch.


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Josh Butler says God began His work toward preparation for missionary service for himself and his wife, Faye, when they were just children growing up in a farm town in Washington.
"As kids we both learned to work very hard and were given the chance to learn the importance of trying to fix-it-yourself because we didn't have the luxury of being in a big city that had people we could call."
Fast forward a few years and today God has placed Josh and Faye and their children in Papua New Guinea. Josh says that their first year there was all about studying culture and language.


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District Dinner will be held at Colonial Presbyterian Church (9500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114). Doors will open at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.
Cost is $25 for the Early Bird Special until January 15, 2020. Regular registration is $30 until January 23, 2020.
Come Celebrate all of our District's hard work and honor our Unit of the Year and District Award of Merit Recipients. The annual District Dinner is our opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of volunteers in Pioneer Trails.
The exciting evening will highlight the awarding of the District Award of Merit. The highest award a district can bestow upon an individual for their outstanding service to our youth.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Marielena Marroquin or George Weaver.
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Merit Badge Academy will be held at Burns and McDonnell (9400 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64114).
Cost is $8 until February 17, 2020. Registration is $13 after February 17. Walk-in registration accepted on day of event on space available basis.
Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. in Greg Graves Auditorium.
Opening Ceremony at 8:40 a.m. in Greg Graves Auditorium.
Classes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 9300 Ward Parkway.
Be Prepared
Questions or Concerns? Contact Marielena Marroquin at 816-569-4929 or Nancy Day at 816-447-0750.
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Camporee will be held at Camp Lake of the Woods (5601-6599 Oakwood Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132).
Early Bird Registration Fee is $8 until April 7, 2020. Thereafter, the Registration Fee is $15. Deadline to register is April 17, 2020.
Pioneer Trails camporee is a two-night three-day event for Scouts BSA to learn basic camping and survival actives. Saturday will be filled with contest and campfire ceremony.
This event is open to all Scouts BSA aged youth in the Boy Scout Program. Webelos are welcome to join for the day activities but will not be invited to spend the night at camp, as per the Guide to Safe Scouting.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Marielene Marroquin at 816-569-4929.
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The Keto Avocado Taco Boats are the perfect way to level up your low carb Taco Tuesday Routine. They are fresh, light, and fun!
Switch up your Taco Tuesday
This is the keto taco you've been waiting for — we're swapping out tortillas for avocado boats! This recipe is more of a keto taco salad. The presentation is so beautiful: perfectly cooked ground beef seasoned with homemade taco seasoning, nestled on top of chilled shredded lettuce, topped with cheese, salsa, sour cream, tomato, jalapeño, and avocado, all served in an avocado boat. What's not to love?
How do I know if an avocado is ripe?
If you're not sure how to pick the perfect avocado, it's pretty simple: go by touch. Pick up a ripe looking avocado (with a darker skin) and hold it with your fingertips. Gently apply pressure, don't squeeze. If an avocado is ripe, it'll have a little give to it. If it's overripe, it'll feel mushy.
Another tip for picking a good avocado: go for the more pair shaped options. Rounder avocados usually have a large seed in them, and more seed = less avocado. Pear shaped avocados usually have a smaller seed — look for an avocado that is smaller at the top and thicker at the bottom.
The key to Keto Mexican Food recipes
Mexican food is easy to make keto — just ditch the tortillas, rice, and beans, and load up on the proteins. If you're not into ground beef recipes, you could swap out beef for ground chicken, turkey, pork, or a combination. Let's be honest here: this is an avocado recipe … the avocado is the real star of the show. There are about a million different ways to make Keto tacos, and I think all million of them are delicious.
In addition to these Keto Avocado Taco Boats, check out some of my other Mexican inspired keto recipes:
- Keto Taco Slaw
- Shredded Taco Pork
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Jon's Guacamole
- Green Chile Chorizo and Chicken Mexican Casserole
- Low Carb Taco Seasoning
- Creamy Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken
- Taco Egg Muffins
Avocado Taco Boats
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (get the recipe here)
- 2 large avocados
- 4 grape tomatoes, quartered
- 4 pickled jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 romaine leaves, shredded
- Prepare your taco meat – Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat and drain the excess grease. Add 2/3 cup water and 4 tbsp taco seasoning, reduce heat to low and let simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Cut the avocados in half and use a spoon to scoop out the avocado.
- Add 1/4 of the shredded lettuce into the bottom of each empty avocado shell.
- Next, add 1/4 of the ground beef into each shell
- Top each one with cheese, salsa, sour cream, tomato, jalapeno and avocado.
- Serving Size: 1 taco boat
- Calories: 460
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 5g net
- Protein: 32g
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DAIRY-FREE KETO COOKING: A Nutritional Approach to Health and Wellness. With 150 Squeaky Clean Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes
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Using only approachable and accessible, nutrient dense, real food ingredients, I put together a dairy-free keto roadmap that does not require a search for unfamiliar specialty ingredients or that you have a gourmet kitchen. Each one of these delectable recipes is rooted in simplicity and calls for ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store. I'm showing you how to incorporate dairy-free substitutions that go far beyond the coconut.
In addition to tantalizing your palate with tasty recipes, Dairy-Free Keto Cooking will teach you how to restore your health and wellness, while living a lifestyle that nourishes you in mind, body, and spirit. Whether your goal is to lose weight, heal your body from the inside out, or simply find your own personal version of food freedom, I'm here to help you along in your journey to finding your personal path to wellness.
Dairy-Free Keto Cooking features something for everyone. If you suffer from dairy intolerances or food allergies, this is the book for you. If you are someone who just loves easy to make, delicious food, then this book is for you. I added a bit of everything everything, including suggestions for adding or reintroducing dairy for all the cheese loving, quesophiles.
With recipes like this, how could anyone possibly feel deprived?
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Cowboy Style Beef Ragout
- Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Ribs
- Loco Moco
- Pork Tenderloin with Dill Sauce
- Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake
- Easy Peasy Cuban Picadillo
- Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Blueberry Maple Breakfast Sausage
- Crab Salad Stuffed Avocado
- Scotch Eggs
- Supreme Pizza Soup
- Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- Blackened Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
- and much, much more!
I wrote this book with everyone in mind and it is complete with several different meal plans (paleo, AIP, Egg free, nut free, 30 minute meals) as well as tons of valuable resources. Dairy-Free Keto Cooking will quickly become your go-to cookbook!