text:
A police officer in Florida, who wished to remain anonymous, wrote to tell of his weird encounter on a lonely road: "Highway patrol trooper here. Florida. This was about 5 years ago when I was a two-year rookie. I wasn't very familiar with the history of the area that I was working at the time. It starts fairly tragically. I was working the midnight shift and we got a call that a fatal car crash had happened. I head up there and I'm the first trooper on scene. I check with the deputies and they give me the run down: Naked guy walked out onto the highway right into the path of a semi. Parts of him were here, there and everywhere and there's a pickup truck off in the woods about 500 feet back. I'm on long enough to keep my breakfast down but still new enough to […] Read More
Tag: Paranormal
Would you like to visit another world? Then the numbers 4-2-6-2-10-5-1 are the combination to take you there. It is said that if you step inside an elevator and enter those floor numbers in that sequence you can enter another world. The ritual originated from Korea. You will need to find a building with at least 10 floors as the 10th floor is where you will step out into another world. If you enter the numbers in the correct order a woman will apparently enter on the 5th floor who you should never ever look at nor speak to. As the elevator arrives on the 10th floor, the woman will ask "where are you going?" but again you should never ever answer her. After you have been and explored the other world you can return by entering the same combination into the elevator floor buttons and when you step […] Read More
XAVIER ORTEGA Sr. Editor at GhostTheory A cold darkness permeated Brooklyn's east side one night in 1894. Under a bright moonlight, the cobblestone streets glistened as a thick fog poured over them. A fog that made its way down the hills surrounding Brooklyn's Ward 27. An area surrounded by cemeteries that were almost as old as the dark, wet dirt that fills them. On these empty streets, five young women found themselves ankle-deep in a coiling fog. In a hurry, they decided to cut across an empty lot near Knickerbocker Avenue. As the ladies made their way through the lot, something made them stop dead in their tracks. Something white up ahead. The wafting fog grew more and more as the women shivered together. Just then, a hysterical cry ripped through the fog, sending a bolt of lightning down their chilled spines. Before any of them could move, much less utter a […] Read More
What would you say if I told you that over 1,100 people have "vanished" from this country's national parks and forests in the past 100 years? Furthermore, what if I told you a large percentage of those people who "vanished" are innocent young children, many younger than the age of 10? That would seem strange right? Then, what if I told you the National Park Service claims their agency does not keep records of people who have gone missing within National Parks or Forests, not even children. Does that make ANY sense to you? Children are "vanishing," and yet the government keeps no record? Further adding to the mystery, what if I told you dozens and dozens of the over 1,100 victims who have simply "vanished" from Federal National Parks and National Forests over the years were experienced hunters? Often, hunters are considered some of the best and most […] Read More
A long-lost chapter of the memoir of Thomas Edison has been found and published in France and it contains details of the great inventor's plans to build a device to record the voices of the newly departed. Edison's original memoir is called "Diary And Sundry Observations" and was published in 1948, 16 years after his death. The first edition of the book contained the last chapter called "Spiritualism," a collection of essays in which Edison talks about his beliefs in an afterlife and a way to communicate with the dead. I believe, rightly or wrongly, that life is undestructable … I am inclined to believe that our personality hereafter will be able to affect matter. If this reasoning be correct, then, if we can evolve an instrument so delicate as to be affected, or moved, or manipulated – whichever term you want to use – by our personality as […] Read More
In 2011 something strange happened on Facebook. People were made aware of the hundreds of unnerving messages that were posted by a Canadian woman named Karin Catherine Waldegrave. Her messages read like the ramblings of a deranged conspiracy theory kook, however it wasn't what she said that unnerved many. It was the fact that she was having a conversation with her own self. Five hundred to seven hundred cryptic replies within a twelve hour period. Soon after the messages stopped and were removed. And with it went Karin's Facebook account. Leaving behind questions and the mystery of what happened to Karin Catherine Waldegrave. According to her Facebook profile, Karin Catherine Waldegrave was born in London and studied at the University of Toronto, Canada. Earning herself a Ph.D. during her time there. According to her profile she is well traveled and speaks several different languages including French, Estonian, Latvian, English, Russian, Gallic, […] Read More
Anneliese Michel Probably one of the more famous modern cases is the sad tale of Anneliese Michel. Born on September 21, 1952, Michel was diagnosed with having temporal lobe epilepsy at the age of 16. Michel was a German Catholic who lived in Leiblfing, Bavaria, West Germany. Her family is said to have been very religious and apparently attended Mass at least twice a week. Not having familiarity with Catholicism I can't say whether that represents a normal amount or an "extreme" amount. I do think it's worth noting her and her family's deeply held religious convictions. I believe these beliefs may have played a part in the events which would unfold in her life. Around the time that Michel had gone off to college, in the '70s, she suffered a third seizure while at a hospital where she was being treated for tuberculosis. The picture gets a little […] Read More
One of Charles Fort's books which I haven't spent a lot of time within the past is his final one; Wild Talents. In this work, Fort collects reports and accounts of human beings with occult or paranormal gifts or powers. If he had been so inclined, Fort might have collected these individuals together and formed his own 'School for Gifted Youngsters'. For those not aware, the school is the headquarters and training grounds of Marvel's X-Men. At this school, Charles Xavier (Professor X) recruits mutants, beings with incredible powers, and teaches them to harness and control their powers so that they can live in harmony with human beings. Though Professor X and his school may be fictional, Fort documents case after case of people in the real world who exhibit similar kinds of amazing feats. OK, so you don't have a guy with claws coming out of his hands […] Read More
Probably because I'm a huge fan of Spiderman, I was interested in photography from an early age. At one point I had even considered a career in photography until I realized how bad I am at composition and how much talent is required to be a photographer. In high school, I took a photography class and really enjoyed it, but it was obvious that it was not for me. Coincidentally within the realm of the paranormal, there is a different kind of photography which I was recently reminded of; (real talk it was because I spent the weekend marathoning The X-Files) Psychic Photography or 'Thoughtography'. The origins of this particular psychic expression seem to be with a Japanese Psychologist named Tomokichi Fukurai. Fukurai was an assistant professor of psychology at Tokyo University around the turn of the 20th century, around 1910 or so. He was the first to recognize […] Read More


text:
sweet, uncommon Christmas pattern, in the even less common double tiered tidbit/cookie plate. simple evergreen tree and individual holly leaves in 18k or 22k gold on white, glazed porcelain plates. edges are scalloped with a soft raised design, trimmed in gold. brass stem and ring handle.
Tags:- vintage lefton golden tree, vintage christmas plate, 2 tier christmas plate, tiered vintage christmas plate
© 2020 Craftori- Art, Crafts and Vintage

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Free Weight Workouts
What else is there to say about these 80s workout books? Here we have the fashion, the decor, the hair, and the terminology of the 80s. The pictures are pretty funny, though. Take a look:
(Above) The "most complete, up-to-date guide"? I think not.
(Above) Who is this fellow, and why are there two women working out in his home?
(Above) Careful or you'll have an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction!


text:
Through obvious, retroactive and lobbyist amendments, the Insurance Code Bill, adopted at second reading, puts once again the interests of insurers above those of insured citizens and victims of road accidents.
The new texts were voted after Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's order to withdraw scandalous lobbyist amendments to the Insurance Code tabled by the lawmaker from his own party, Menda Stoyanova, which limited the damages for non-pecuniary damages to BGN 20,000. Bivol was the first to report on them in a November 3 article.
The hurry with which these changes were adopted is remarkable, as is the fact that the report of the Finance Committee, adopted on November 20, 2018, was not publically available until its vote in the plenary session on November 22, 2018. The report appeared on the site of the National Assembly (Parliament) only after being voted on and adopted. The extremely short time between the vote by the Committee and the submission of the proposal for a second vote is a clear sign that the aim has been to prevent a public reaction against the openly lobbyist texts, conveniently concealed in the transitional and final provisions of the law, namely:
- 95. Until the entry into force of the ordinance approving the methodology under Art 493a, Para 2 for the determination of the amount of the indemnities for the injured persons under Art 493a, Para 3 for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages as a result of bodily injury, respectively death of the victim, including events occurring prior to the entry into force of this law, shall be applied to the present order.
A quick reading reassures that things will remain the same, however, the big catch is that they will remain under the current order only until the adoption of an ordinance to be developed by the Guarantee Fund, which is a defendant in many of the cases that have already been filed by the victims of road accidents.
Thus, the law now entitles the defendant in such cases to prepare and apply an ordinance, which will be the basis for calculating, both, pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages. A similar situation would be if a debtor is to be given the right to determine the rules by which their debt to the creditor is calculated.
The text that this future methodology will also apply to events that occurred before the entry into force of the law i.e. retroactively, reeks of lobbyism even strongly.
Insurers now will appeal all cases that may be appealed in order to extend their term until the ordinance enters into force. At the same time, they will authorize lawyers close to insurance companies to receive a full fee including VAT. State fees on appeals will also be paid in full.
Thus, the final result of this paragraph 95 would be that all victims who have pending cases for insurance events from three to five years ago will receive nothing, and maybe that eventually they will even owe money to the insurance companies.
Paragraph 95, introduced by Menda Stoyanova and adopted unanimously, reveals the hidden intention behind the changes to the Insurance Code. They are far from giving insurers the opportunity to deal with the many claims brought by distant relatives after July 21, 2018, and the rule of the Supreme Court of Cassations.
The hidden intention is to reset all cases against insurers pending in the courts and to reverse the legislation to benefit them.
MP's law firm profiteers from road accident victims
The adopted amendments to the Insurance Code were backed by all political parties in Parliament, including the ruling Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) and its coalition partner, the United Patriots (UP), the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and the opposition Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS).
At the last moment, however, Yavor Notev from the UP changed his vote, probably scared by media reports (the site PIK) with information about his contracts with the State Insurance Institute (DZI) for legal representation. The report mysteriously disappeared after Notev's vote.
According to documents which Bivol has examined, Yavor Notev's law office has earned more than BGN 100,000 during his lawmaker term from defending the DZI against the victims of road accidents.
As MP, attorney Yavor Notev has been one of the biggest supporters of the amendments to the Insurance Code and a prominent spokesman on the subject. His parallel attorney activities, however, are a stark conflict of interest and raise suspicions of lobbyism.
Beyond the issue of morals, ethics and professionalism, questions arise about the alleged influence of insurance companies on politicians, whether there is a cartel among insurers, and how an entire Parliament works in favor of one sector against the three million Bulgarian citizens who are paying the mandatory third party liability insurance.
If you find this article useful, support our work with a small donation.
Pay a Bivol Tax!
We will highly appreciate if you decide to support us with monthly donations keeping the option Make this donation monthly.
Извършвайки плащане Вие се съгласявате с Общите условия, които предварително сте прочели тук.
Биволъ не записва и не съхранява номера на Вашата банкова карта. Плащанията се обработват през системата Stripe. Даренията за Биволъ с банкови карти се управляват от френската неправителствена организация Data for Reporters Journalists and Investigations - DRJI.
- Bulgarian Coast around Dogan Seraglio Illegally Buried under Concrete and then Built-up - 23 August 2020
- Privatized Bulgarian Sea - 17 August 2020
- Voice in Profanity-Laced Recording Is of Bulgarian PM, Expert Lab Confirms - 30 July 2020
This post is also available in: Bulgarian


text: Aquarius Moon Saturday, 29 August 2020 The Moon is moving from Capricorn to Aquarius. The Moon is moving from Capricorn to Aquarius in the next 24 hours. Focus on your originality. Come up with something new and give it a try, but beware of others doing the same! The Moon is an average of 238,855 miles (384,400 km) away. How far away is that? That's 30 Earths. Why mention the average distance? Well, the Moon is not always the same distance away from Earth. The orbit is not a perfect circle. When the Moon is the farthest away, it's 252,088 miles away. That's almost 32 Earths. When it's closest, the Moon is 225,623 miles away. That's between 28 and 29 Earths. #Moon #Aquarius #Capricorn Tags: signchange Tweet


text:
Skip to content
Learn how
My Cart
Search store
Submit search
PACKAGES for 2020
Clawfoot Packages
Freestanding Packages
Clawfoot Tubs
Freestanding Tubs
Lightweight Tubs
Need Urgently? Expedited Delivery Available Upon Request
Natural Iron Exterior
Natural Cast Iron
Metal Exterior
Polished Nickel
Copper - Polished & Aged
Burnished Stainless
Polished Stainless
Copper, Zinc & Brass - Burnished
Polished Brass
Zinc - Mirror Polished & Misty Aged
Tempered Brass
Painted Exterior
Aged Chrome
Aged Copper Effect
Other Colors
Other Products
Tub Fillers
Care and Maintenance
About Us
Contact Us
Shipping & Returns
Our Technology
Tubs in Homes
View by Size
54 inch
57 inch
59 inch
60 inch
61 inch
65 inch
66/67/68 inch
72/73 inch
Tub Exterior Descriptions
Trade Inquiries
Nav Menu 7
Nav Menu 8
Freestanding Tubs
'The Woburn73' 73" Cast Iron French Bateau Tub with Mirror Polished Solid Copper Exterior and Drain
Alternative Views:
Requires a freestanding or wall mounted tub filler (no deck holes)
Highly polished solid copper exterior
Cast iron tub with bright white enameled interior
Victorian tub drain included
Printer friendly spec. sheet
ASME, ANSI and CSA approved
MA Code Accepted
This package must be specially prepared and will leave our factory in 10 to 12 weeks
Product Code:
Air Jetting
Don't add air jetting
Add air jetting [Add $2,475.00]
Drain Finish
Supply in chrome (no extra)
Supply in brushed nickel [Add $40.00]
Supply in oil rubbed bronze [Add $40.00]
Supply in polished nickel [Add $40.00]
Supply in unvarnished polished brass [Add $40.00]
Supply in unvarnished brushed brass [Add $40.00]
'The Woburn73' 73" Cast Iron French Bateau Tub with Mirror Polished Solid Copper Exterior and Drain
Product Details
A stunning French Bateau tub package with a highly polished copper exterior, the polishing also continues through to the rivet buttons which are individually finished. The sleek lines of this elegantly shaped French Bateau tub are truly highlighted against the polished copper exterior. To further enhance the elegance, The Woburn is supplied with a Victorian drain with overflow
The exterior of the tub is solid copper and finished with a copper strap at the base and sides with round head copper rivet buttons. The copper is finely sanded to give a bright copper finish which is then highly polished to give an almost mirror like finish. The copper exterior will form a patina over time but it can easily be maintained to a high gloss polish finish using our recommended cleaning product. It is very easy to maintain. The interior of the tub is hand applied enamel. Both the tub interior and exterior are hand finished, so no surface is perfectly flat or 100% even. Each Penhaglion Hand Finished tub is one of a kind.


text:
Submitted by christinak on
I have a new to me tableloom and need to get a warping board or reel. I've seen videos of each and would like opinions particularly from those of you who have used both - especially in regard to the learning curve. The reels look neat but I wonder if getting the "rows" to lie nice and flat is difficult - which looks easily achieved with the boards. Thank you chris
For a table loom
and a beginner, a warping board is probably a better choice to hone your skills.
Reels are designed for winding long warps for floor looms.
Table looms have small circumference beams, and they don't have the capacity for lots of cloth to be accumulated on the front beam.
A warping board is also more common, so if you change your loom and warping tools in the future, you will most likely find another weaver who will want to purchase a warping board from you.
I started with a reel
because there was one in the room where I taught weaving classes. It was a large floor model. So, I never had to use a warping frame. I got really spoiled and when I left there, I got a reel. I have replaced it with a larger reel that I use now.
If you really like weaving, plan to keep weaving and have s little space for it, you might consider the reel.
I have both a warp board and a reel
but my warp board takes up far less space than the reel, which lives in the garage most of the time. (The reel is nearly as tall as I am.)
I believe my warp board can accommodate up to 11 yards. The reel isn't infinite, but it can hold a lot more than eleven yards. When not in use, the warp board can be mounted on a wall to hold other things. I probably use the reel less than once a year, because I average about 5-8 yards on most projects. When I have to do a longer warp, the reel is more efficient, along with winding off from numerous packages, regardless of which tool I am using.
What kind of reel do you have, Joanne?
Old Glimakra reel
I have an old Glimakra reel, about 25 years old. I got it new It is a floor reel, 3 meters (10 feet) around. Being that size, I seldom have to reach above my shoulder or below my waist, so it is very comfortable to use. I don't have much space for it, but it is there in the studio set up all the time and I use it for all my winding. I have a warping frame for when I teach beginners, but I don't use it to wind my warps.
I know I am spoiled, but it just makes sense to use the reel.
Warping Reel
I'm a big rug/blanket weaver and also considering a reel. My guess is that if you are weaving warps of 8 yards or more on a regular basis, then reels are a good investment, correct?
yes, a good investment
I agree. I feel that my reel has saved me a lot of time over the years and my warps are also more accurate, meaning all the warp ends are the same length.


text:
For years I've run down River Road (for fitness, not romance) and felt a bit of jealousy as I passed Narragansett Boat Club (NBC). I always see competitive rowing teams gearing up on the grass across from the building as crews glide swiftly through the Seekonk River off in the distance. It looks like such a pleasant way to spend the day – though, judging by the shoulders and abs on some of these folks, they're not just enjoying a relaxing paddle on a lazy river. Needless to say, I was excited to receive an invitation to their Open House and finally get out on the water myself.
The NBC is one of those under-the-radar institutions that everyone recognizes ("Oh yeah, that building over on the river") but for the most part people don't know much about. It has a lot of history, dating all the way back to 1838. Its list of founders reads like a who's who of families things in Providence are named after: William Greene, Rufus Waterman, Henry Lippitt, Charles Arnold, et al. It began in a large boathouse near the intersection of River Road and Angell Street, but a century later moved into its current home after the original was sold to Brown University. For much of its early life, the club was focused around competitive rowing; at its peak in the 1880s, NBC produced several champion rowers and got itself on the cover of Harper's for hosting a professional sculling regatta.
In the '70s, the club launched a learn-to-row program under the direction of Albin Moser. Today it boasts approximately 180 members, with 50-60 rowing more than once a week, who combine to row more than 80,000 cumulative miles per year. And Albin Moser is still the Director of Rowing Programs.
The man himself was there to greet us at the Open House. I was placed in a group with several other newbies: mostly women in their 40s, along with a teenage girl and a 20-something guy. Albin gave us a brief overview of rowing, followed by a tour of the facilities and a history lesson. Within minutes we went down to the docks to board "the barge," which is the largest and most elementary of NBC's boats. We were going to get an introduction to sweep rowing, in which each rower holds a single oar (as opposed to sculling, which is done with an oar in each hand). The barge provides novices with an entry point to all the basics: the different ways to use the blade to manipulate the motion of the boat, the anatomy of the stroke, the sliding seats.
We were loaded into the boat and pushing off from the dock faster than you might expect. As we quickly learned, rowing is simple, but it's not easy. The basic technique of the stroke is a testament to the power of our body's core: while it may look like the shoulders and arms are doing all the work, a surprising amount of the force behind each stroke is drawn from the hips and lower back. Albin helped us piece together the rudiments of the stroke in three phases: we began by simply pushing the oar out to arm's length then drawing it into our chest to push the boat through the water. Next, we added some upper body movement, beginning in a forward lean with our arms out, then laying back as we again drew the oar towards our chests, adding even more power to the drive. Finally, we worked the legs, with the seat forward and the knees bent in sort of a crouch at the beginning of the stroke, we then thrust ourselves backwards with our legs while we leaned back and pulled the oars towards our chests to achieve the full force of the drive. Even with 12 complete novices in the boat, the combined power of those movements gave us considerable speed.
We managed to get the hang of the basic elements of the stroke fairly quickly. Getting 12 people who didn't know each other or the sport less than 30 minutes prior in sync for multiple strokes proved to be a bit more of a challenge. While the mechanics were simple, the rhythm was deceptively complex. Before long we had overlapping oars, mistimed strokes, and uneven drives on either side of the boat. We were kind of a mess, but we were rowing, which was more than any of us could have said earlier in the morning. I like to imagine that some runner was passing by at just that moment, jealous of my newfound place on the water.
Want to learn to row? The next open house is July 23, and the next six-week, 12-class rowing instruction program begins August 1.
Narragansett Boat Club
2 River Road


text:
Ashley Force IS the first female Funny Car winner in NHRA history, after beating her famous father, John Force, in an emotional final at Atlanta Dragway. She became the first female points leader in class history one race ago in Las Vegas with her third runner-up result. Her Ford Mustang quickly carried her away from John Force's identical car, which was lost in tire smoke at the hit of the throttle.
"I'm so happy for my team," said Ashley Force, who ran 4.837 seconds at 320.36 mph in the final. "It's kind of neat that Dad was the one I beat for my first win. I had an angel in Eric Medlen [who died after a testing crash last year] riding with me today, because his last win before he died came against Dad. He was with me all day."
This was John Force's 500th career race in NHRA competition. His runner-up finish brought his elimination round record to 999-362. He is now 125-76 with a
trophy on the line and 1-2 versus his rookie-of-the-year daughter, who was racing in her third consecutive final.
Former Pro Stock motorcycle racer Antron Brown collected the second win of his brief Top Fuel career by beating five-time and reigning series champion Tony Schumacher on a holeshot. Brown's 0.035-second start to Schumacher's 0.065-second launch translated to a 0.009-second win at the top end, with Brown posting a 4.537 at 325.14 mph to Schumacher's quicker but losing 4.521
at 329.58. Brown trails Schumacher by just one round in the championship points.
In Pro Stock, veteran Mike Edwards beat Jason Line in NHRA drag racing's 600th Pro Stock contest. The two men's Pontiac G6s posted identical 6.680-second passes in the final, but Edwards' 0.009-second reaction time gave him a 0.050-second lead that he never relinquished.


text:
Your Adult Sites
Collection quality sites containing adult pictures and videos - specifically for your pleasures.
Kim Kardashian Superpornstar
Kim Kardashian Superpornstar
Scandal HOME VIDEO of Kim Kardashian - Watch it now! She's the daughter of O.J. Simpson's lawyer Robert Kardashian,the stepdaughter of Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner and the best friend of Paris Hilton. She's a best-selling indie hip-hop recording artist who has been linked with Lil kim and most recently Whitney houston.
Really good girl! And now your can see her in all holes action with big black cock of popular hip-hop star Ray J.You can visit these free galleries:Kim Kardashian Superpornstar - Gallery 1Kim Kardashian Superpornstar - Gallery 2Kim Kardashian Superpornstar - Gallery 3
Category: Pornstars


text:
Got a great idea for a film event, programme or other cinema project, but finding it hard to get it off the ground? Starting out can be difficult, especially if you are under-represented in the film industry, and/or are an individual / from a small organisation not based out of a particular cinema.
This rolling fund aims to support people from diverse backgrounds make their ideas reality – from building a brand to reaching new audiences.
We hope to support a range of individuals and organisations over the course of the next 4 years, supporting the development of a diverse industry behind the scenes, and building a future cinema experience truly inclusive of everyone.
A bespoke package of financial and professional development support. This will be shaped collaboratively and may include research, idea generation, mentoring, skills development, peer introductions for mutual support, partnership development, and exposure visits.
Ambitious individuals or small organisations, who have skills and ideas outside those gained in an established organisation, who currently feel underrepresented in the film exhibition sector, whether you identify with issues around disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or age (we would particularly like to invite individuals or organisations in the 16-30 age range to apply).
Come the Revolution
New ideas for audience-facing cinema projects with the potential to recognise and reflect the interests of diverse audiences for independent cinema. These ideas can be in their early stages of development as we can potentially support from concept to event delivery.
Explore the inspiration behind Beyond Boundaries by taking a look at two projects we have already supported
Plus here are some of our latest success stories
Fill in the form below, tell us about your idea and we'll arrange a face-to-face meeting or video chat.
Apply for funding as a new or emerging filmmaker
Get guidance - from developing young audiences to hosting dementia friendly screenings


text:
Game style
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:50 pm
Alex wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 4:48 pmStill fly my Gertrude. But do play 'The witcher' and 'Wolfenstein' And 'Oolite 80' The later versions were just not fun to me.
The first Witcher, I kicked ass. The first Wolfenstein back in the early 90's, Kicked ass!
Now I have the later games on disc. So can play any time. Wow, talk about an ass kicking. Hardly getting past 5 mins. Wolfenstein! Ouch. Witcher 2, still trying to figure out the buttons. they were changed from the first game?
Maybe I'm just that wee bit older and i don't spend the same time on a game to the full fun. Oolite was a 64K wire frame game when I started.
Back to Oolite.. Tad more than 6GigB of stuff. That is Bytes not bits.
I mean.. Really. Not being able to dock at max speed with screechies and bangs if you were just that bit off? Not to mention the "Press Space Commander" for being just that bit too much off.
Serious took over fun. Game is not worth playing anymore.


text:
- Windows
- Photo & Graphics
- Viewers & Editors
- ImageSkill Outliner
ImageSkill Outliner
Download ImageSkill Outliner 2.0 from our software library for free. As users see it, you can notice such a benefit of it as this program is easy to use. Our antivirus analysis shows that this download is clean. It relates to Photo & Graphics Tools. This free software was originally created by ImageSkill. The size of the latest installer available for download is 2.5 MB.
From the developer:
Outliner is a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for Windows platform that can work as with commercial software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel (Jasc) Paint Shop Pro, Microsoft Digital Image Suite as free like software IrfanView, XnView.
You may want to check out more software, such as ImageSkill Translucator, ImageSkill Background Remover or ImageSkill TileBuilder, which might be similar to ImageSkill Outliner.
Please add a comment explaining the reasoning behind your vote.
Office Tools
Viewers & Editors
Editors & Converters


text: MedicSgt 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2007 Is there a way to delete your current PS3 online name and have a different one? Any help would be appreciated. On the PS3 I can't hear anyone when I plug the headset in, only when it is unplugged. When I do plug it in those playing can hear me. I have set the mic area to usb headset for both options, is there anything else that I can do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
Ming Gao, MD, PhD, is a assistant professor at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Gao received his medical degree from Jining Medical College and his doctorate in neuroscience from the Shangai Institute of Meteria Medica, both in China. He completed three postdoctoral fellowships in neuroscience – one at John Hopkins University, one at the University of Maryland, and one at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Dr. Gao's research is mainly focused on mechanisms of the midbrain dopamine system in normal functions, as well as in various neuropsychiatric and neurological diseases. He uses a variety of electrophysiological methods in both in vitro and in vivo preparations to study the synaptic plasticity, pharmacology, and reward pathway in the mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic circuit of the brain. As a fellow, he expanded his research to include the homeostatic synaptic plasticity in the visual cortex of the brain.
Dr. Gao also studies the underlying mechanism of type 2 cannabinoid receptors in the brain as they pertain to the regulation of neuronal excitability, along with its potential therapeutic effects in drug addiction and schizophrenia. He also conducts research on nicotinic subunits α5, α6, and α7 (among others) in nicotine and ethanol addiction in the midbrain dopamine system.
Dr. Gao is a member of the Society for Neuroscience.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University, Neuroscience, 2011-2012
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Maryland, Neuroscience, 2008-2011
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Neuroscience, 2007-2008
- PhD, Shanghai Institute of Meteria Medica, Neuroscience, 2007
- MS, Tongji Medical College, Pharmacology, 2003
- MD, Jining Medical College, 2000
- Society for Neuroscience
- Zhang HY, Gao M, Liu QR, Bi GH, Li X, Yang HJ, Gardner EL, Wu J, Xi ZX. Cannabinoid CB2 receptors modulate midbrain dopamine neuronal activity and dopamine-related behavior in mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. Nov 18 2014;111(46):E5007-5015.
- Wu J, Gao M, Taylor DH. Neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are important targets for alcohol reward and dependence. Acta Pharmacol Sin. Mar 2014;35(3):311-315.
- Gao M, Maynard KR, Chokshi V, Song L, Jacobs C, Wang H, Tran T, Martinowich K, Lee HK. Rebound potentiation of inhibition in juvenile visual cortex requires vision-induced BDNF expression. J Neurosci. Aug 6 2014;34(32):10770-10779.
- Wu J, Gao M, Shen JX, Shi WX, Oster AM, Gutkin BS. Cortical control of VTA function and influence on nicotine reward. Biochem Pharmacol. Oct 15 2013;86(8):1173-1180.
- Zhang D, Gao M, Xu D, Shi WX, Gutkin BS, Steffensen SC, Lukas RJ, Wu J. Impact of prefrontal cortex in nicotine-induced excitation of ventral tegmental area dopamine neurons in anesthetized rats. J Neurosci. Sep 5 2012;32(36):12366-12375.
- Liu CL, Gao M, Jin GZ, Zhen X. GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area responding to peripheral sensory input. PLoS One. 2012;7(12):e51507.
- Gao M, Chu HY, Jin GZ, Zhang ZJ, Wu J, Zhen XC. l-Stepholidine-induced excitation of dopamine neurons in rat ventral tegmental area is associated with its 5-HT(1A) receptor partial agonistic activity. Synapse. May 2011;65(5):379-387.
- Gao M, Sossa K, Song L, Errington L, Cummings L, Hwang H, Kuhl D, Worley P, Lee HK. A specific requirement of Arc/Arg3.1 for visual experience-induced homeostatic synaptic plasticity in mouse primary visual cortex. J Neurosci. May 26 2010;30(21):7168-7178.
- Gao M, Jin Y, Yang K, Zhang D, Lukas RJ, Wu J. Mechanisms involved in systemic nicotine-induced glutamatergic synaptic plasticity on dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. J Neurosci. Oct 13 2010;30(41):13814-13825.
- Gao M, Liu CL, Yang S, Jin GZ, Bunney BS, Shi WX. Functional coupling between the prefrontal cortex and dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area. J Neurosci. May 16 2007;27(20):5414-5421.


text:
We can create custom transfers from just about anything you send us: sketches, photos, illustrations, etc. Send us your artwork file using our online upload tool. Get access to an instant quote or the option to place your order.
Order your Wholesale Apparel and custom transfers all at one time. No Apparel minimums, low wholesale prices, and large brand selection!
The great classic look and lightweight feel make this cap an all-around favorite. | Fabric: 100% brushed cotton twill Structure: Unstructured Profile: Low Panels: 6 Closure: Self-fabric slide closure
© 2020 GroupeSTAHL. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


text:
Sony Xperia Z1 'Honami' press render leaked
Shows the phone in Black, White and Purple
A press render of Sony's Honami aka Xperia Z1 (or i1) has been leaked online. Spotted in a Chinese forum, this press render shows that Honami will also be available in White, Black and Purple colours like Xperia Z or Z Ultra.
There are no new details in this render but we can see that Sony is not going away from its signature design and it had just put in thicker bezels than Xperia Z.
To remind you, Honami (Xperia i1 or Z1) is expected to come with Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 20-megapixel rear camera with Sony G Lens, 2MP front camera and Android 4.2.2. Sony's recent Xperia i1 teasers have revealed that Xperia i1 will also be water-proof.
We are expecting to see the official unveiling of Xperia Z1 on Sony's September 4 press event.


text:
Dan and Jen's Wedding
We were happy to help celebrate the Wedding of Dan and Jen recently at Bredbury Hall . The Hotel is set in seven acres of beautiful grounds in the Goyt Valley; its historic buildings helped set a great scene for their wedding. Our vintage framed Magic Mirror Photo Booth fitted in with the surroundings and when the drinks started to roll (and the odd fruit shoot), out came the props to everyones amusement.


text:
Article content
WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending increased 0.3 per cent in September as the biggest advance in government building activity in four months offset weakness in other areas.
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the September gain followed a tiny 0.1 per cent rise in August and declines in June and July.
tap here to see other videos from our team.
US construction spending up 0.3 per cent in September Back to video
Despite a slump in homebuilding this year, economists remain optimistic that the low level of unemployment will soon spark a rebound in sales and construction. The overall economy grew at a 3 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, even though residential construction was down for the second straight quarter.
All of the strength in Wednesday's report came from a 2.6 per cent increase in government construction with state and local activity up 2.5 per cent and federal spending up 3.4 per cent.
Residential housing showed no increase, while non-residential construction dropped 0.8 per cent, its fourth straight monthly decline.
Overall spending was $1.22 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, a gain of 2 per cent from a year ago.
In the non-residential area, office construction was down 1.1 per cent and the category that includes shopping centres was down 1 per cent.


text:
U.S. Defense Spending Compared to Other Countries
The United States spends more on defense than the next 10 countries combined.
The search found 49 results in 0.062 seconds.
The United States spends more on defense than the next 10 countries combined.
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
Compensation and medical care make up about 40 percent of the defense budget.
Since early 2010, total student loan debt has consistently outpaced other non-mortgage household debt.
The homeownership rate for young adult households has increased, but remains below it's peak.
SNAP benefits supplement household incomes to help lift people out of poverty.
"The coronavirus outbreak is an unprecedented national emergency, and we need to respond aggressively to address both the public health crisis and the economic risk," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Debt levels have risen in many sectors of the economy.
Student debt is second only to mortgage debt.
Student debt has been rising steadily.


text: I cannot tell you how many times in a week I ask coworkers and friends how everything's going, and the response I hear is, "Busy!" It's a badge of honor in our culture, isn't it? It is expected of us to do more, be more, have more. And it is SO EASY to fall into… Continue reading The Busy Life Pandemic


text:
Gainsborough community comes together as volunteers tidy up estate
Volunteers from housing group Acis and residents from the Gainsborough Uphill community took time out of their weekend for a 'Big Tidy Up' in the town.
The event was part of 'Make a Difference Day' on Saturday, October 22.
Volunteers split into two groups with one group cleaning up around the new Multi-Use Games Area and the other going to the play area and skate park near Sturgate Walk.
In total around 15 Morrisons trolleys were collected from the area and were returned to the supermarket later that weekend.
Other interesting finds included a radiator, a vacuum cleaner, a pushchair and two children peddle bikes.
Volunteers were then rewarded with free hot dogs and sweets at the Gainsborough Uphill Community Centre.
There was also a prize of two free family tickets to watch Gainsborough Trinity Football Club given to the team who picked up the most litter.
Hannah Taylor-Dales who helped organise the event said: "It was brilliant to see the community come together and tackle rubbish in the area.
"We did a brilliant job of collecting so much rubbish and hopefully our actions will encourage others to get involved."


text:
During emergency situations, hiding a garden in plain sight is recommended. If it doesn't look like a garden, instead a field of mustard, then people might not think to look there for food.
Every available space can be an area for a garden, especially for vegetable plants that like to spread out.
Keeping a garden contained and protected from pests and prey will help produce thriving vegetables.
It may be a nuclear disaster, or even a deliberate nuclear strike. Or may be extreme weather and the effects of climate change. Perhaps it could be an epidemic, or even a zombie apocalypse. Whatever the case, let's assume some scenarios in which traditional food sources have all but disappeared, food networks from field to supermarket are disrupted, and self-sufficiency is at a premium in the matter of keeping yourself and your family fed via an off-grid vegetable garden.
We'll assume, in this scenario, that you have access to other food stores for a few months. Perhaps abandoned grocery stores full of canned and dried goods, perhaps and a supply of dried venison or other dried meat. If you're not prepared ahead of time and are starting from scratch, then you'll need that time to find the most suitable plot of land on which to launch your own small-scale farming enterprise.
Garden Security
In a catastrophe situation, you'll want to give thought to keeping your garden secure and out of the hands of intruders. One way to do this is to site it behind natural barriers such as hills or stands of trees. Failing that, place it in a tucked-away corner by a collapsed building or wall. Especially in hotter climates, plants can't stand to be covered for long during the growing season, so you'll want to conceal them in other ways—by, for instance, growing a screen of bamboo, honeysuckle, or sunflowers.
Farmers in Africa often put beehives on the edges of fields and throughout crop rows, mostly to keep animal intruders away. It's obvious that bees can be a good deterrent to human pests as well, and raising healthy crops of bees for their honey is an excellent way to supplement both income and diet, giving you something to trade with. Crops such as potatoes and root plants (turnips, radishes, onions, and the like) are more easily hidden than more conspicuous ones such as squash, melons, and corn.
As to other critters, suffice it to say that anyone who gardens or farms is already at war with them, and in an apocalypse, it'll only be worse. For that reason, if you can, grow in raised beds or containers above the ground. Halved 55-gallon drums put up on blocks are ideally to this purpose, so long as they haven't been used to store gas or chemicals, and plastic or metal horse troughs are even better. Protect the plants in them from birds with screen or netting. Basil and peppermint will help keep pests away, but you'll want to stock up on insecticide—now is not the time to worry about the niceties of organic, chemical-free growing.
A Healthy Foundation
Healthy soil retains water and distributes it evenly where it's needed. A well-prepared garden bed will do much of the heavy lifting where water conservation and retention are concerned. One strategy is to amend your soil so that it both retains water and drains off excess,
balancing that can be achieved by careful attention to soil consistency and garden geometry (shaping the garden bed, for example, so that it slopes to shed excess flow). The idea is not just to move water from one place to the other through harvesting and redistributing it, but also to allow it to penetrate the soil and nourish your plants. Dig a tree well, a low moat, or some similar basin around your trees and garden beds, which will allow water to find the lower level it always seeks.
Earthworms help aerate the soil, and adding a healthy population of them as you prepare your garden will help your soil make maximum advantage of sinking water. Turn the surface soil frequently to keep it from developing a water-resistant crust, too. We'll assume you don't have access to a tractor or disc plow, so this is work that you'll literally have to put your back to.
Soil Health
But we can't always assume that the soil available to us is healthy, especially if the garden plot lies in a city, near a busy roadway, or close to industrial activity of any kind. A common soil pollutant is lead, which can cause terrible health problems. The National Institutes of Health projects that about a quarter of all American households are on ground in which lead levels exceed 400 parts per million, the dividing point beyond which it's considered hazardous for children to be exposed to on playgrounds with bare soil—or, more to the point, in gardens. Nearly one in ten households exceeds 2,000 parts per million. It's for just this reason that public health officials have recorded elevated lead levels in the eggs produced by chickens raised in New York City's community gardens: the eggs and the chickens and their handlers are blameless, but the soil is a mess.
The most comprehensive cure is expensive and back-breaking. It involves stripping off a layer of old soil, as much as a foot in depth, then installing a water-permeable cloth barrier, sometimes marketed as a "geotextile," to separate old earth from newly installed soil, which must in turn be brought in from elsewhere. Faced with such costs, some gardeners have dispensed with soil stripping and have simply laid down the cloth atop the ground and added new soil on top of it.
A vegetation barrier of some sort, such as a hedge that will also help conceal your garden, can help screen windborne exhaust and other particulate matter. Just so, a layer of mulch can protect soil from any new inputs of pollutants. Raised beds made of nonpolluting wood or brick and filled with new soil make a good strategy overall, and they won't break the bank.
Put Dirt To Work
In Chicago, health workers have planted abandoned gas station lots with purple coneflower and yarrow, wildflowers that help clean hydrocarbons out of the soil. Poplar trees are thirsty, and as they drink they remove nitrates and other pollutants from the soil. In an example of "phytoremediation," researchers planted a thousand poplar trees on a former industrial site near Chicago, badly polluted with hydrocarbons and other substances, and let nature do its work. Within four years, the soil was clean enough to use to grow food without further concern.
Finally, soil incinerated to a temperature of 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit becomes free of almost all organic pollutants. Ordinary kilns can reach such temperatures, but most home gardeners do not have such tools. However, a quick fix is to build a hot bonfire atop suspect earth. Just be sure to use natural wood, not treated stuff, and to burn it all the way to ash, which has the added benefit of fertilizing the soil as well once it's mixed in. This heat treatment is fast, but of course it involves sending up plumes of smoke, which would not be desirable if concealment is an issue.
Build Up The Soil
Once the soil has been decontaminated as best as you can, then you'll want to build it up. The obvious strategy there is to find a garden store and take away as much organic potting soil and mulch as you can find. Composting with cured chicken, steer, or horse manure, vegetable scraps, and the like is an essential to healthy soil. It's not a pleasant subject, but it may be that only human waste is available, and human waste contains microorganisms that can be lethal if introduced to plants and re-ingested.
Like other manures, it needs to be cured by adding a layer of sawdust, mulch, or straw on top of it, then letting it sit for a year so that the bacteria can decompose. Add small quantities of fireplace ashes, rock dust, and seaweed every couple of layers if you want to supercharge your concoction. It's a smelly enterprise, so site your composting area downwind from your home.
The Crops
Corn provides plenty of nutritional value, especially when added to a diet of beans and squash, the so-called Three Sisters of the Native American diet. Spinach and other greens such as chard and kale are also highly nutritious and are not demanding. Melons provide plenty of bang for the buck, and tomatoes provide essential enzymes. And did we say beans? Runner beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, beans of all sorts are essential for nutrition—and they have the bonus side effect of cleaning and improving the soil as well.
All of these plants come in countless varieties—just think of all that Svalbard corn—so the best strategy is to seek guidance from local growers about which are best. Peter Gierlach, an orchardist and small farmer, puts it this way: "Much as I love seed catalogs, my advice is to read them and then throw them away. They have no relationship to reality. Go see a local grower for advice instead."
In our scenario, you'll want to grow regionally appropriate crops that have adapted to dry conditions—including dates, figs, and amaranth—and to conserve and harvest water however possible. Just so, you'll want to study the way sunlight falls on your garden patch, planting to maximize shade for more sensitive plants and to allow true sun- and heat-loving plants such as sunflowers to take the brunt of the midday fire.
All In Due Time
Timing the season is a challenge, and getting the timing right is particularly critical in hot climates, where a week can make the difference between harvesting food or desiccated stalks. Study an almanac such as our own Harris' Farmers' Almanac for planting schedules. And a third challenge, as we've said, is pests. Tomatoes, for instance, grow wonderfully well under hot, dry conditions, as long as rust mites, a common pest, haven't gotten to them. If you suspect that rust mites might have landed on your tomato plants, then give the plants a bath in a solution of wettable sulfur, which will soon take care of the problem. You can also sprinkle the dry sulfur on the plants, though be sure to wear a mask if you do to avoid breathing it in.
It needs to be said that agriculture is the hallmark of civilization: Without agriculture, that is, there is no civilization, and if you don't have neighbors to share in the cultivation of sizable croplands, the chances are small that you'll be able to grow enough food by yourself to feed yourself, let alone a family.
A small garden of the sort that one person can grow alone is a fine supplement to other food sources, even when civilization is humming along well; in a state of crisis, you will want to hope that stores of canned and dried foods, wild game, and other food sources are around. For the time being, fire up the old Vincent Price movie The Last Man on Earth, think about where you are and what you need, and do what you reasonably can to prepare for a future that may be more bleak than anything you can imagine.
Impending Solar Storm May Affect Satellites and Communication
A minor solar storm will reach Earth today and could amplify the planet's auroras,...
by Ryan Lee Price / Mar 14, 2018


text:
Let's Talk Emergency Preparedness. Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster?
Living on my own after college, I didn't give much thought to emergency preparedness. I was focused on making enough money to pay my rent, pay my other bills, and keep myself fed. Lately, though, it seems impossible to avoid thinking about natural disasters.
Hurricanes, floods, tornados and earthquakes seem to happen somewhere in the world almost every day, and the news is full of stories about how many homes have been destroyed and how many people have been affected. When I first moved to Los Angeles, I was very conscious of the fact that earthquakes (even just little ones) happen here on a regular basis. I stocked up on bottled water in an attempt to prepare for the "big one"—and then I never gave emergency preparation much more thought.
After all the natural disasters recently, I started wondering, is that old bottled water still drinkable? I took it out and realized it's stamped with an expiration date that passed five years ago. Then I did some Googling. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the FDA considers unopened bottled water to have an indefinite shelf life, but it can pick up tastes and odors over time. In other words, it's probably still fine to drink in an emergency, but it might not taste fresh.
I'm planning to replace those three-gallon jugs of water this week, because in an emergency, the last thing I want to be dealing with is bad-tasting water. Before I go grocery shopping, I wanted to know how much water I really need to have on hand.
The CDC recommends storing at least one gallon of water per day for each person and each pet. They suggest having at least a three-day supply of water on hand, with a two-week supply being ideal. Just in case you need more water, you'll also want to store a small container of unscented chlorine bleach, a medicine dropper, and a print-out of this fact sheet on how to make water safe to drink.
What else belongs in your emergency preparedness kit?
A way to carry everything
Depending on the size of your kit, you may be able to use a backpack, duffle bags, or portable containers with lids. Pack the essentials, and store them in a place where they are easily accessible in case you have to hit the road in a hurry.
This helpful DHS list suggests including a three-day supply of foods that are easy to make and don't require cooking or refrigeration. Include things like granola bars, peanut butter, dry pasta, canned juices and soups (and of course, an old-school can opener that you crank by hand). Make sure you're packing stuff you'll actually eat, and include a few comfort foods. Keep some utensils in your emergency preparedness kit, too.
Health and personal care items
Pack the basics, such as cleaning supplies, soap, a spare toothbrush, toothpaste, a first aid kid, tampons, toilet paper and baby wipes—and then think about your specific needs. If you have contact lenses, pack a spare lens case (or spare lenses if you change them daily) as well as any related liquids for cleaning or storing lenses. Pack a back-up pair of glasses. Are there other health products and medications that you need regularly? (If you have to evacuate in a hurry, be sure to bring any prescription medications with you.)
Pet supplies
If you have pets, don't forget to consider their emergency preparedness needs. For my dog, I need a supply of food and water, a couple of bowls for him to use, a few rolls of poop bags, his harness and leash, and a few of his favorite toys. I would also bring his carrier.
Your phone and a list of important phone numbers
When weather forecasters predict that a serious storm may affect the area where you live, make sure your phone (and portable charger, if you have one) is fully-charged. Make a list (on paper) of your most important contact numbers, and keep them with your emergency preparedness kit. During an emergency, phone service may not be available or lines may be jammed. If the towers are damaged, you won't have a signal. The FCC asks the public to limit cell phone use during emergencies to avoid network congestion.
Keep in mind that text messages may go through even when a phone call won't.
Additional emergency preparedness supplies
Other things you may need during a natural disaster include an emergency blanket, a towel, a multipurpose tool, a flashlight, extra batteries, and a hand-crank radio. (If you have a car, you may want to keep this part of your kit in the trunk, in case an emergency occurs while you're on the road.)
A full tank of gas
If you have a car, and you know a big storm is coming, don't leave your gas gauge on empty. If local residents are ordered to evacuate, there will be long lines at gas stations, and you can avoid that wait by planning ahead.
Again, if you know a storm is coming, don't assume you'll be able to use your debit card or credit card. Have some cash in your wallet in case the power goes out.
How else can you prepare for an emergency?
- Back up your data regularly.
- Test your smoke alarms once a month. If they aren't working, change the batteries.
- Have a plan for where you go if you are evacuated, and familiarize yourself with the evacuation route in case your GPS and travel apps aren't working.
- If you know a flood is coming, move electrical items and valuables to a higher level, and put your personal documents in a waterproof container.
- To prepare for an earthquake, secure anything that may fall if your home shakes. This includes tall furniture such as bookcases that can be fastened to the wall with nylon straps. Identify the safest place to take cover in each room of your home.
- If a hurricane is heading your way, bring loose objects like patio furniture and potted plants indoors. During the storm, stay away from windows, in case the glass breaks.
- If you live in an area prone to tornadoes, make sure you know of a safe place that you can get to quickly. If you live in an apartment building or work in an office building, ask your building manager about the safest place to go for shelter.
- Get trained in first aid and CPR, because emergency preparedness isn't just about staying safe yourself. You'll want to be able to help others, too. Keep an eye out for free training sessions in your area, or sign up for a class through an organization such as the YMCA or Red Cross.
As someone who scares easily, I find this stuff hard to think about, but I know how important it is. If a little voice in your head is saying, "But Lisa, I don't have the money to go buy all this stuff right now!" don't panic. And don't just close this tab and hope for the best. Instead, do what you can, and take it step by step.
Bookmark this page to use as a guide, and build your emergency preparedness kit over time. Maybe the next time you're in the grocery store, you can buy one jug of bottled water to keep in the back of a cabinet—and maybe on the next trip, you can grab another jug or a few cans of food. In an emergency, you'll be glad you did.
Do what you can, and take it step by step.


text:
There has been considerable back and forth between Wilmington City Council and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) over the allocation of funds.
The CVB maintains that if the council retains a larger portion of the city's annual lodging (bed) tax, the CVB will be unable to fulfill its mission of bringing tourist and convention business to the city and county.
As is often the case, the old advice to "follow the money" applies to this situation.
The CVB 2015 revenue was $50,000 more than budgeted and expended. This fund surplus is just sitting around gathering dust rather than being utilized by the city to enhance other currently under supported venues, such as the park system, that could bring in out-of-city hospitality dollars.
It appears, from early returns, that 2016 will increase the CVB surplus over budget even more than 2015's.
If the CVB is held financially harmless and the city can reclaim some of our tax dollars, it appears to this observer that this is a "no harm no foul" situation where both parties benefit.
It's time to stop the war of words and move forward by allowing council to do its job of allocating taxpayer funds in the manner deemed the best use of those funds.
If future needs of the CVB warrant additional revenue, the bureau can apply to council at annual budget time and make their case just like other entities do.
Notes: The budget and revenue data are public records available on request from the city. Fairborn, Ohio, for example, uses its bed tax share for city parks.
Paul Hunter


text:
Guys, it may not be today, tomorrow or even next month, but at some point in your future, you may have to accept that your hair is thinning.
Or, let's consider another scenario: you were born with thin hair.
Either way, not to worry. We're here with some of the top haircuts for men with thin hair, to keep you looking and feeling great.
The Classic Buzz Cut
If you're a low-maintenance kind of guy or looking for something new, you just have to try this no-fuss fashionable cut. The buzz cut is just what it sounds like – buzzed, or very short hair – all over the head. Typically all the hair is the same miniscule length, but you could also have the hairline faded a bit to add extra personality.
The bonus to this cut is, if you're not completely sold on the length, it will likely be grown out enough in a few weeks to transition into our next cut.
The Crew Cut
The crew cut differs slightly from the buzz cut, mainly in terms of the length of hair on top of the head. Rather than buzzing the hair the same length all over your head, the crew cut is generally classified by a longer top length with shorter sides. Think: buzzed or faded around the sides and back with a half inch to two-inch length on top.
The crew is a classic cut that doesn't need much styling help, but depending on the thickness of your hair, you can opt to add a little texture and definition with our Hard Wax. Just rub a pea-sized amount into your palm and work into dry hair before styling.
The "Almost" Pompadour
We're calling this one the "almost" pompadour since the pomp style usually requires longer hair on top. Pompadour styles are super trendy and fashionable, and even if you don't have thick, luxurious locks, you can still rock the look.
To get it, you'll need one to three inches of hair on top of your head, with the sides and back cut short. You can also have the front length a little longer for added styling potential.
Achieving the volume and shine characteristic of the pompadour style may be a little more tricky, but with the help of the right styling wax or pomade, your hair – not to mention your mood – will be lifted to new heights.
This cut looks best when styled straight back away from the face.
The Side-Swept High Fade
If you like to have a little more length to your style, try this side-swept cut. The high fade aspect makes the hair on top seem fuller in comparison, while the top length has the ability to cover any thinning areas.
Keep your style in place all day long (any prevent any flyaways) with some Grooming Creme. It also helps create that smooth, sleek, finished look that's perfect for the office, date night or any occasion in between.
The Hard Part Undercut
Take your side-swept style to a new level with the hard part undercut.
The hard part, also known as a razor line or razor part adds some edginess to your look. While the hard part can add flair to a multitude of styles, we actually love it best with an undercut.
To get this look, the hair below the part should be buzzed or high-faded for maximum distinction from the longer top. Styling time can be lessened with a shorter length on top, or if you don't mind taking a few minutes to perfect it in the morning, go for a longer length.
No matter which of these trendy haircuts you choose, our stylists can help you make it your own. Don't let thin hair discourage you from stepping outside of your comfort zone to try something new.
We'd love to see your fresh new cut on Facebook and Instagram.
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color is a full-service, "no-appointment-needed," hair salon with over 900 convenient locations. Find a Fantastic Sams Cut and Color Hair Salon near you. Real. Fantastic.


text:
Volleyball: Wildcats to welcome Maryland, Rutgers to Big Ten
September 25, 2014
Northwestern (10-1) will begin its Big Ten schedule with back-to-back home games this weekend. NU will face off against Rutgers on Friday and Maryland on Saturday. The East Coast opponents will head west to Welsh-Ryan arena to attempt to get their first conference wins as members of the Big Ten.
"With Maryland and Rutgers coming in, it hasn't changed what we want to do," coach Keylor Chan said. "We still want to prepare for each opponent, we just don't have a lot familiarity with those teams as other Big Ten teams."
NU comes into Friday's match winning five matches in a row. Rutgers (7-6) is led by Jeff "CJ" Werneke entering his seventh season as coach of the Scarlet Knights. On the court, the Scarlet Knights are anchored by Eden Frazier and Meme Fletcher. Frazier heads into the match boasting a .355 hitting percentage. Fletcher leads the Scarlet Knights with 134 kills this year.
Unfortunately, Rutgers' first game in the prestigious Big Ten comes against a hungry Wildcats team that continues to improve as the season goes along.
"Our expectations are to come out and be the best team we can be," said senior Monica McGreal. "The Big Ten has some really good competition and starting this weekend we will have to bring our A game."
Night in and night out, the Cats will be tested and pushed to reach their potential.
"There have been flashes of really good play, but we haven't played an entire match or even a whole set at our best," McGreal said. "And that's what is super exciting about moving forward; we have a lot of room for improvement."
The NU defense ranks second, only behind Penn State, in opponent hitting percentage, holding teams to a measly .151 hitting percentage.
"We have a pretty diverse offense, we have a lot of people who can score the ball for us and we play some really good defense," Chan said. "We have to work on taking care of some out-of-system attacking opportunities and taking care of the ball in tough situations."
During the final practice before the two-game home stand, Chan stressed the minor details.
"We need to be cleaner Cats." Chan said.
The Cats have a quick turnaround as they face Maryland (7-4) Saturday. The Terrapins head into Saturday's match coming off two tough losses against No. 5 Washington and No. 10 USC.
The Cats will have the challenge of containing the two Terrapin standouts Ashleigh Crutcher and Adreene Elliott. Crutcher (123) and Elliott (118) combine for nearly half of the Maryland's team kills (496).
It will be up to the NU team defense, especially libero Caroline Niedospial. Niedospial has accumulated 176 digs through 11 matches. She is averaging 4.51 digs per set.
"I try and lead by example by being that player that is always consistent." Niedospal said. "The whole defense has to stay aggressive and not be afraid to hit the floor."
The keys to victory remain the same for the Cats, regardless of the opponent.
"Taking care our side of the net, making sure we are organized and run our system the way we want to run them," Chan said.
McGreal echoed Chan's sentiment.
"We have to have energy and it doesn't matter who our opponent is, but we have to be in the right mindset," McGreal said. "We have to always stay aggressive and be competitive."
As long as NU executes the game plan, a 2-0 start in the Big Ten will put NU at the top of the best women's volleyball conference.
Email: [email protected]


text:
Misc. : The Official GrahamHancock.com forums
A social and/or notice board and is not so much for discussing Grahams work, or related topics as covered by the other boards, but more like a place where people can share other things.
Go to: Forum Home•Board•New Topic•Search
"De duck won!"
Right on obviously not a 'fowl fight'.
Right on obviously not a 'fowl fight'.
Navigate: Previous Message•Next MessageOptions: Reply•Quote
Go to: Forum Home•Board•Search•Log In•Register
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.


text:
- Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals Sao Paulo Guide (PDF)
São Paulo is the cultural capital of Brazil. The city's action-packed events calendar is reflective of this. It's also a city with a rich sporting heritage and is home to several of Brazil's best-known football teams. The Brazilian Grand Prix is also hosted here.
Aside from the major yearly festivals that the city is known for, it also frequently hosts concerts by the world's best musicians along with film festivals and art exhibitions.
Annual events in São Paulo
Anniversary of São Paulo (January)
On 25 January every year celebrations take place across São Paulo to honour the anniversary of the city's establishment. The entire city gets swept up in the revelry with free music concerts, food-related events, art shows and parades.
500 Milhas Brasil (January/February)
The '500 Miles of Brazil' is a motorcycle endurance race that first took place in the city in 1970. Teams of motorcycle riders from all over the world descend on the city's Formula 1 track. General admission for spectators is usually free, although there are also box seats available. Other features include grand-prize raffles for the public and custom car exhibitions.
São Paulo Fashion Week (April/August)
Taking place twice a year, São Paulo Fashion Week has continued growing since it was first held in 1996. Featuring local and international models and designers, Brazilian haute couture gets its moment on the catwalk in front of world-famous fashionistas.
Carnival (February/March)
Thousands flock to São Paulo every year to watch and take part in a spectacle that has become an integral part of Brazil's cultural identity. Unlike its eastern neighbour, Rio de Janeiro, which holds celebrations on Sunday and Monday, in São Paulo the event tops off a week of revelry and takes place on the evenings of Friday and Saturday before Ash Wednesday. Troupes of samba dancers parade through the streets, competing for the prestigious championship trophy.
São Paulo Gay Pride Parade (May/June)
Officially known as 'Parada do Orgulho LGBT de São Paulo', this event is recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the biggest gay pride parades in the world. Over 5 million people flock to the streets to take part in this festive spectacle of colour. The event is well-supported by the local government and is an international tourist attraction in its own right.
Brazilian Grand Prix (November)
Although the date can shift from year to year, the city's enthusiasm for Formula 1 Grand Prix does not. The home of driving legends such as Emerson Fittipaldi and Felipe Massa, the event demands the F1 world's attention. The city occasionally hosts the last race of the season, which adds to the event's magic and magnitude.
San Silvestre Marathon (December)
Held on 31 December every year, runners from all over the world come to run through the city's streets in this traditional marathon. It's Brazil's oldest and most prestigious street race and boasts thousands of participants each year.
New Year's Eve (December)
Much like Carnival, Rio De Janeiro might get the credit for hosting the best new year's celebrations in Brazil. However, São Paulo has a good time of its own to offer. Normally celebrated on Paulista Avenue, around 2 million of the city's residents dance the year away under fireworks at a concert featuring DJs and musicians.
Further reading
►Learn more about what's happening in the city in Lifestyle in São Paulo
Are you an expat living in Sao Paulo?
Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Sao Paulo. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute.
Expat Health Insurance
Cigna Global
With 86 million customer relationships in over 200 countries, Cigna Global has unrivalled experience in dealing with varied and unique medical situations and delivering high standards of service wherever you live in the world.
Moving Internationally?
Sirelo has a network of more than 500 international removal companies that can move your furniture and possessions to your new home. By filling in a form, you'll get up to 5 quotes from recommended movers. This service is free of charge and will help you select an international moving company that suits your needs and budget.


text:
120g sundried tomatoes
80g of black olives
200g of breadcrumbs
2 tbsp of chopped parsley
salt and black pepper
white fish
4 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of white wine
Preheat the oven to 150 degrees.
Put the sundried tomatoes, olives, breadcrumbs and parsley into a food processor and process until everything is evenly crushed and resembles breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper as needed and set aside.
Sprinkle some salt on the fish and put it on a baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil and white wine on the fishes and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Take the fish out of the oven and cover it with the breadcrumb mixture you made before. Put the fish back into the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are slightly golden and the fish is cooked through.
Did you make the recipe? Leave a comment and let me know how it turned out for you!


text:
Italian Sausage and Wild Rice Casserole
Born and raised in Minnesota I grew up on Hotdishes of every kind -even on a stick- that were filled with cream of mushroom soup and wild rice grown in my neck of the woods right around Mille Lacs Lake. But for those of you uninitiated you may be asking what the heck is a Hotdish? Well, a Hotdish is a famous Minnesotan tradition, a one dish meal combining a meat (commonly hamburger) and/or veggie (commonly green beans), accompanied by wild rice, and cream of something soup, that's baked to perfection -you may call it a casserole, but in Minnesota it is known only as a Hotdish!
Oh, Hotdish, what a wonderful comfort food you are.
You fill our mouths with savory goodness, and our stomachs with warming kindness.
Oh yes, Minnesota is the home of the delicious, indestructible, shapeless, hotdish.
Okay, Okay, I'm done being silly. In reality a hotdish is quite comforting and warming, especially on a cold winter night. It can also be healthy, and very affordable, making it a perfect way to feed the whole family for dinner. I think my other favorite aspect is that there really aren't any rules in making a hotdish, so you can throw together whatever you have on hand.
For this dish, I had bought Italian sausage this week for some pizza, I still had a great deal left over, and thus Italian Sausage, Apple, and Wild Rice Hotdish was born. Also, around the holidays it's so much fun to use what's in season, like pumpkins! This little pie pumpkin was the perfect vessel for the hotdish to be baked and served in, and it tasted perfect with the dish too! So when you're next trying to make a meal for the family and aren't sure what to make, throw together a few ingredients and pop it in the oven!
- 1 Lbs Hot Italian Sausage (6 links) (or substitute mild sausage, or hamburger)
- 4 Cups Cooked Wild Rice (or blend 2 cups Wild, 2 cups Brown)
- 2 Medium Granny Smith Apples
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Cook your rice ahead of time, following instructions on the package to yield at least 4 servings, or up to 4 cups. I used half wild rice, and half brown rice to lighten things up a bit, because wild rice is really hearty. (note you may need to add more water during cooking than normal, wild rice has a tendency to soak it up too quickly.
- Preheat your oven to 400.
- Next cook your Italian sausage out of the casings in a large skillet, and crumble as you cook.
- While your sausage is cooking, if you're using a pumpkin as a baking dish, cut a large opening at the top and clean and rinse out your pumpkin, For this recipe you'll need at least 2 large pie pumpkins (6″ in diameter).
- Dice your apples, then combine all of the ingredients (minus pumpkin) and salt and pepper to taste in the skillet or large mixing bowl.
- Place your hotdish into your cleaned pumpkins, or a 9×13″ casserole dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly.
I also have to give an update on my healthy living journal. You can lighten this recipe up all the way with using all or mostly chicken broth, and I used Italian Chicken Sausage! By changing what I eat, and lightening the way I cook, I've lost 15lbs in the last few months! I still have a long way to go. And for me it's about being healthier, not just shedding this extra weight. But I know I'll continue to be better, and slowly dig myself out of this hole.
What ways have you been healthier during the beginning of this normally unhealthy season? How have you lightened up meals for your family lately?


text:
September 2020 M T W T F S S « May 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- 100% Free Online Dating Site
- anastasiadate
- asia charm
- asiadatingclub
- Best Essay Writing Service
- Best Paper Writing Service
- Best Writing Services 2019
- Bllog
- Bllogg
- Bllogs
- Blog
- bridge of love
- charm date
- charmerly
- cheap essays
- cherry blossoms
- Clearwater
- College Paper Writing Services
- Dating Online Study
- Dissertation Service
- dream marriage
- elenas models
- essay writer
- Essay Writer Service
- Essay Writing Websites
- essaysrescue
- expertpaperwriter
- fdating
- filipino cupid
- Find Long Term Love
- Foreign Women For Marriage
- godatenow
- jump4love
- ladadate
- Largo
- love swans
- loveme.com
- Metal Roofing
- mingle2
- New Russian Brides Profiles
- News
- oemsoftwarestore org
- Order Essay Paper
- Paperswrite
- Pay For Essay
- Pay For Essay Reviews
- pof
- Professional Resume Writing Service
- Project
- research paper writing
- reviewingwriting
- romance compass
- Roof maintenance
- Roof Repair
- Roof Replacement
- Roofer
- Roofing
- Roofing Company
- Roofing Contractor
- rose brides
- ru brides
- russian brides
- russian brides club
- russian girls
- russian women
- russian women personals
- russiancupid
- russiansbrides.com
- Shingle Roofing
- Shingles Roof
- Students Essay Writing Service 2019
- thaifriendly
- Tile Roof
- Tips
- ukraine date
- ukrainian brides
- Uncategorized
- victoria brides
- Write Essay For Me
- Write My Essay
- Write My Essay Online
- Write My Paper
Tile Roof
That Tile Roof Responsibility
We all love tile roofs. They're not only attractive, but efficient, and for many a way to be nostalgic with the home's general appearance. Tile roofing requires certain responsibilities however. There are several ways for a tile roof's structural integrity to become compromised, and there are steps to both prevent such damage as well as repair it.
This is all done on a gradient level. Let's realize that although there are things you can do, hiring a professional in the tile roofing industry is always a wise choice.
First of all, tile roofing is tough, but it can get damaged by weather, accidents, debris, and even animals. You don't want objects smashing into the tiles because in some key areas of the roof, just one compromised or damaged tile can cause a cascade calling for major roofing repair. Make sure that there aren't any overhanging trees that allow for debris from the trees to fall or allowing animals access to your roof. Believe it or not, even animals as small as squirrels can damage a tile roof by prying around and weakening the seals. Animals are curious and might find your tile roofing something worth investigating and also a means of play. Opossums, cats, squirrels and other arboreal creatures might store food or objects under the uplifted tiles. This could allow water and more debris inside. Birds can be a menace too if you live in an area where the birds get big. They can land on your roof and actually break tiles. Shooing them away often helps as they realize rest won't be easy on your roof. Watch out also for kids and adults playing around. Some flying toys or yard toys can fall on your tile roof and cause enough damage requiring repair. If possible, keep the playful family and friends at a good distance and ask them to take special care regarding the roof.
Once you're comfortable with the preventative measures, you now should be concerned with what to do should damage occur. Don't try to fix things yourself if you're not experienced. The reason being is tile roofing is specialized roofing. Installed or repaired incorrectly and it can turn into a major headache to repair. If your roofing is properly waterproofed then it calls for a professional to look at any damage that has occurred. This will ensure that if repairs are done correctly, your home or business won't suffer from the ravages of leaks. Leaks not only damage the structure but can invite a robust environment for molds to grow which can damage the structure or compromise the health of the occupants.
So the bottom line is, a tile roof is a specialized roof. It isn't something that anybody can just construct and repair. Knowing your responsibilities in regard to them will make for better home ownership and equity all around.
Image credit: welcomia
Posted in Roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roofer, Roofing, Roofing Company, Roofing Contractor, Tile Roof, Tips, Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater Largo Roofer, Clearwater Largo Roofing Contractor, Clearwater Roofer, Clearwater roofing, Clearwater roofing contractors, Commercial Roofing Pinellas, Commercial Roofing Pinellas County, Commercial Roofing Tampa Bay, Kidder roofing, Largo roofer, Largo Roofing Company, ReRoofing company, Reroofing Re-roof, Residential Roofing Clearwater, Residential Roofing Largo, Residential Roofing Pinellas County, Residential Roofing Tampa Bay, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Replacement Repair, roof tiles, Roofer Clearwater, Roofer in clearwater, Roofer Largo, Roofing Contractor, Roofing contractor Clearwater FL, Roofing Contractors, Roofing Dunedin, Roofing Largo, roofing repair Comments Off on That Tile Roof Responsibility
Why A Roofing Professional is BEST
There's a lot of DIY influence videos via the internet, as well as television when it comes to home make-overs, maintenance, and repair. Unfortunately, while it does work for very few, in reality it takes an individual with a certain level of experience, credentials, and funding to really bring these ideas, or "quick fixes" to life. Most of all, take into consideration—especially when it comes to roofing—that anything that's labeled a "quick fix" is likely just that, will not be long-term, might be cheap, but also cost you more in the long-run.
Interestingly enough, it's worth pointing out that for the same amount of money you spend on a "cheap fix" from the local market or 'Home Depot', that in the end, you'll pay just as much to hire your own professional, or will likely need that money later on for your roof when you discover that the materials you purchased and used were only one third the value or purpose of the materials that professionals use.
Before hopping up on your roof and attempting a "quick fix" take into consideration the hazards associated with such—for example how simple it'd be to fall into, through, or off your roof due to a lack of experience or understanding of how the foundation of your roof works, and how to tread or work lightly and carefully on top without causing damage. The kind of damage we're talking here is easily into the thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars for repair. In fact, it's even possible to cause damage to your roof and not discover it until later on, when it's too late and the leaks have already come into your home. Even worse, such roof leaks could lead to further monetary damage, most specifically the kind in which your insurance company is unlikely to cover if and when they discover an inexperienced or unlicensed "expert" was on top applying cheap, low-grade materials in efforts to "quick fix" roof troubles.
A common setback associated with attempting to repair or maintain or roof on your own is that you're likely to use materials contrary to the purpose, compounds, or mechanisms of other materials and technology that were used originally on your roof. In turn, this disturbs the integrity of your roofing, and can even negatively impact its total life expectancy.
Ultimately, taking all of these various variables into consideration within the dynamic of attempting roofing repair on your own, suddenly it does not seem so worth it anymore, and in turn will cause more harm than good. Don't be misled or underestimate the true demands or roofing repair, or "quick fixes" that involve your roof, or anything else in your life for that matter that has serious professional service and maintenance needs, and elements in which you really don't have much knowledge or experience of prior to such an attempt.
Image credit: Glen Jones
Posted in Roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roofer, Roofing, Roofing Company, Roofing Contractor, Shingles Roof, Tile Roof, Uncategorized Tagged Clearwater Largo Roofer, Clearwater Largo Roofing Contractor, Clearwater Roofer, Clearwater roofing, Clearwater roofing contractors, Commercial Roofing Pinellas, Commercial Roofing Pinellas County, Commercial Roofing Tampa Bay, Kidder roofing, Largo roofer, Largo Roofing Company, ReRoofing company, Reroofing Re-roof, Residential Roofing Clearwater, Residential Roofing Largo, Residential Roofing Pinellas County, Residential Roofing Tampa Bay, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Replacement Repair, roof tiles, Roofer Clearwater, Roofer in clearwater, Roofer Largo, Roofing Contractor, Roofing contractor Clearwater FL, Roofing Contractors, Roofing Dunedin, Roofing Largo Comments Off on Why A Roofing Professional is BEST


text:
Hew lives with his family of six. He has three siblings, a sister, Mattie, a brother Woods, and another brother Whit. His parents are Catherine Johnson and Darren Johnson. Hew loves sports, his favorites are football, rugby, baseball, and basketball. Hew's favorite subjects are science and social studies. Hew is in fifth grade, his teachers are Ms. Lanzillotto, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Friedberg. He has a cat named Frisky.
Hew Johnson, Staff Reporter
|Dec 15, 2017
Student Government Wants Your Help! (Story)
|Nov 15, 2017
Siwanoy's Newspaper Switch! (Story)


text:
High Court makes order for return of children who were wrongfully removed from Canada
The High Court has made an order for the return of two children who were wrongfully removed from Canada without their father's consent in February 2019. Rejecting all of the individual objections raised by the children's mother, Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly said none of the objections reached the level of grave risk being returned to an intolerable situation and that an order for return was in the children's best interests.
The applicant, AA, and the respondent, RR, married on 1 February 2014. RR is an Irish citizen who travelled to Canada in September 2009, where she met AA in October 2010. The couple have two children, aged almost four years and 19 months respectively, who were born in Canada and lived there until RR brought them to Ireland in February 2019 without AA's consent.
In the High Court, AA sought relief under the Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Order Act 1991.
There was no dispute that the children were habitually resident in Canada at the time they were brought to Ireland, however RR did not accept that the removal was wrongful within the meaning of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspect of International Child Abduction. RR submitted that there was a grave risk that the return of the children would expose her and the children to physical or psychological harm or otherwise place her – as the primary carer – and the children in an intolerable situation.
Exercising custodial rights
RR said that at the time of the removal, AA was not actually exercising his custodial rights in circumstances where RR had made an allegation of assault against AA and he had been arrested. On his release, AA entered into an undertaking not to communicate directly or indirectly with RR and the children. As such, RR submitted that this was not a case which came within Article 3 of the Hague Convention which requires that custody rights were actually exercised at the time of the purported wrongful removal.
Ms Justice Donnelly explained that on AA's release from custody, he did not "waive or expressly indicate that he was ceasing any attempts to maintain contact or a relationship with the children". As a matter of law, Ms Justice Donnelly said AA had rights of custody over the children within the meaning of the Hague Convention.
Moreover, AA had also obtained an order preventing the removal of the children from Canada – therefore he was still exercising the right to determine the residence of the children and thus had rights of custody. In all the circumstances, Ms Justice Donnelly was satisfied that there had been a wrongful removal of the children.
An intolerable situation
In submitting that she would be left in an intolerable situation if forced to return to Canada and that this would, by extension, lead to an intolerable situation for the children; RR set out the breakdown of the marriage and the details of the proceedings in Canada prior to removing the children to Ireland.
RR submitted that the breakdown of the marriage was triggered in November 2018 when she caught AA using Grindr, that he had been physically aggressive towards her. She also claimed that AA was a chronic abuser of drugs and alcohol and unfit to care for the children, however, this was strongly denied by AA. RR also made lengthy complaints about AA's financial dealings with the money in their shared accounts.
RR also outlined the difficulty she faced in obtaining legal aid in Canada, and said it was an unequal fight in that AA's legal fees appeared to be paid for by his mother. She complained about an order made by the Supreme Court of Canada granting AA sole custody of the children and removing all of her parental responsibilities, despite, inter alia, AA's charge for assault and subsequent no-contact order, AA having no income of his own to support the children, that he had not spent more than 6 hours alone with the children and the youngest was still breastfeeding, and AA's intention to go on tour with his band.
Ms Justice Donnelly said the order was an interim order which appeared to be common in cases of wrongful removal, and that RR had a right to apply to the court in respect of the same.
Ms Justice Donnelly was not satisfied that the allegations made by RR established a grave risk of assault on her or the children if an order for return was to be made. Considering allegations of controlling behaviour, Ms Justice Donnelly was also not satisfied that the standard establishing grave risk had been reached. Ms Justice Donnelly also rejected RR's submissions about AA's unfitness to care for the children. In any event, the above issues were able to be resolved in the courts of Canada.
Considering the effect of return on RR, Ms Justice Donnelly said these were undoubtedly stressful times for her and it was important she had access to medical care, but the evidence did not reach the level of grave risk of a return being intolerable for her and, by extension, for the children.
Ms Justice Donnelly was also satisfied that AA had agreed to vacate the family home upon RR's arrival so that she was not left homeless on return to Canada, that he had agreed to pay for her and the children's flights, and pay a one-off sum to cover a 4-week transition period.
Also rejecting RR's submissions with regard to the lack of access to legal aid on return, and the possibility of imprisonment for abduction of the children, Ms Justice Donnelly said none of RR's individual objections amounted to a grave risk of returning the children to an intolerable situation, nor did the cumulative effect of the circumstances amount to a grave risk.
In all the circumstances, Ms Justice Donnelly said it was in the best interests of the children to be returned to Canada.
- by Seosamh Gráinséir for Irish Legal News
© Irish Legal News Ltd 2020


text:
North Cascades National Park Summer Opportunity
April 18, 2018
Join the Washington Trust's Youth Heritage Project (YHP) on July 10-18 2018. The program helps students explore the balance between protecting both historic and environmental resources, and the role of our national parks in the field of historic preservation.
Any high school-age youth may apply; this includes seniors who will graduate in the spring of 2018 and 8th graders entering high school in the fall of 2018. All participants will earn 10 community service hours by participating in YHP!
For more information and to apply: www.preservewa.org/youth-heritage-project/yhp-2018-north-cascades-national-park


text:
Active Coupons
Total: 8
80% discount off on certain categories such as Fashion Jewelry, Consumer Electronics, Accessories... more ››
Customers can enjoy: - 80% off products - 30-seconds Live Auctions as a new way of shopping ... more ››
Discount for US-CA-AT-NZ (USD currency) Shop in the 30-seconds Live Auction as a new way of shopping and get USD4 welcome bonus for discounts in the Marketplace. ... more ››
Enjouy up to 80% off if you buy products in MemPlaza's 30-seconds Live Auction. ... more ››
Discover a new way of shopping in our 30-seconds Live Auctions, where prices start off at $/£1... more ››
Shop at discounted price and get $4 Welcome Bonus upon registration.... more ››
success 100%
Discover our 30-sec Live Auctions and enjoy £4 welcome bonus upon registration... more ››
Registration at MemPlaza means: - $4 Wecome discount upon registration - first purchase on auction 100% rewarded... more ››
Unreliable Coupons
Total: 0


text:
A recent industry study conducted by Savvis found that cloud-based hosting will surpass in-house IT by 2015, due to advancements in computing solutions offered by cloud service providers.
Currently, the adoption rate of cloud-based resources, services and infrastructure is more than 35 percent, a number that is expected to reach 50 percent over the next couple of years. While many organizations currently manage in-house systems, businesses are quickly migrating to cloud hosting deployments.
By the end of 2018, cloud implementation will encompass 70 percent of IT resources and infrastructure that's being outsourced or hosted. The need to develop modern business applications that operate through the cloud, a shortage of internal IT skills and potential cost savings are all driving forces behind an increased rate in cloud hosting.
While security remains a chief concern with cloud computing, the trust in such solutions has increased over time as businesses gain a better understanding of its benefits and capabilities. In fact, many companies have been able to improve security and performance through the cloud.
CIOs and CTOs continue to operate with shrunken budgets and have limited resources to maintain on-site infrastructure and provide the necessary manpower to respond to technical problems. For these reasons, IT decision makers are outsourcing IT to cloud-based hosting services to decrease costs while ramping up flexibility and quality.
Between 2010 and 2013, large and midsize corporations' use of cloud-based services increased by 40 percent. Approximately 90 percent of organizations now utilize some form of IT outsourcing through the cloud, compared to 63 percent in 2010. In addition, these businesses are also outsourcing human resources in order to compensate for their on-premises infrastructure, and in time, many large companies will gradually reduce their IT staff to a minimum.
Popularity of private platforms
The report also found widespread investment in on-premises, infrastructure-as-a-service clouds, especially as the use of hybrid solutions increases. In-house private cloud models were the second most popular IT infrastructure, and 32 percent of respondents noted security was better through their provider than internally.
"Those using cloud, co-location and managed services frequently projected 5-10 percent or 10-15 percent growth in revenue over the coming 12 months, versus the 1-5 percent projected by respondents relying primarily on in-house infrastructure," cited the study.
Cloud hosting and outsourcing trends are expected to continue seeing strong growth as more businesses come to rely on external help for increasingly complex computing demands.


text:
The Superior King suite is styled in vibrant colours which adds warmth and brightness to a spacious, open plan suite perfect for a honeymoon night or an anniversary celebration. Modern tiles decorate the bathroom with its roomy shower and porcelain bath all adding to the romantic feeling this suite exudes.
A comfortable seating area is part of the unique interior of this special suite. The central fireplace, private balcony overlooking the picturesque mountains and the colourful patterned coverings complete the feeling of luxurious elegance.
Rates: (Per suite)


text:
14 Sep Powdery Mildew: Ick
Sooner or later, everyone comes up against this garden issue.
Powdery mildew. Just another garden problem. While it may not kill your plants, it certainly stresses them out, reducing the productivity and makes them really ugly. In spite of the "mildew" moniker, it's actually a fungus, spread by airborne pathogens. And it is not the result of cold wet weather, but humidity and temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. It overwinters in plant debris, so be sure to thoroughly clean up around and areas where it was in the garden. I've found two effective remedies, the first being Potassium Bicarbonate, mixed 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of water, sprayed thoroughly on the tops and undersides of the plants. The second, product, Safer's 3 in 1 Garden Spray. One home remedy that is being studied, scientifically studied, is using a 20-50% solution of whole milk and water. In other words, you can try spraying a mix of half milk and half water. I've not tried the milk spray, but I can attest to the success of the Safer 3 in 1. Worked miracles on my peonies.