text:
Huwe joins Focus staff as full-time reporter
The Perham Focus has added a new reporter to its roster.
Elizabeth Huwe, a recent North Dakota State University graduate, has done a little bit of everything. During college, Huwe was an intern at Spotlight Media Inc. and Go Radio in Fargo, N.D. Now, she is excited to take on a new challenge.
"The way I see it, yesterday's headline is today's history, and it keeps sprouting from there," said Huwe. "The back story, the roots, matter. It's how life works."
With that mindset, it's no surprise that she majored in journalism, but also studied history.
While growing up, she spent most of her time working on the family farm near Wolf Lake, Minn.
"If you could add up all of the hours, I've probably spent more time in a barn than anywhere else," laughed Huwe. "But I adore the critters, so I don't mind."
In her free time, Huwe enjoys reading history books, tackling DIY projects and watching the Minnesota Twins "even if they're having a crummy season."
"We're so excited to have Liz on board with us here at the Focus," said Editor Marie Nitke. "With her talent, professionalism, previous experiences in journalism, and familiarity with the Perham area, she was a shoe-in for the job."
Huwe will be covering education and crime in the Perham and New York Mills areas, and will also write feature stories and other articles as assigned. Readers may reach her at email@example.com.


text:
Trigger warnings: cannibalism, ableist language Dear Ms. Singh, Archangel's Enigma, the eighth novel in your Guild Hunter series, surprised me. I went into the book with low expectations because I hadn't connected with its hero, the mystery-shrouded Naasir, in the earlier books he appeared in. In those earlier books, Naasir's ... more >
Dear Ms. Singh, Readers of your Guild Hunter series were first introduced to the vampire Janvier and guild hunter Ashwini Taj in the novella Angels' Pawn (2009). Now comes Archangel's Shadows, the first full-length novel about Ashwini and Janvier. In this book, Janvier and Ashwini are tasked with catching the ... more >
Dear Ms Singh, When I heard that the sixth book in your Guild Hunter series would be a fourth book about Elena and Raphael, I gave a mental groan. Book three, Archangel's Consort, made me feel the conflict between this couple was played out. I would rather read Aodhan's book, ... more >

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thiele Horizonontal Automatic Place Recpricating Placer #13622 in Marlboro Township, NJ, USA
- Location:
- Marlboro Township, NJ, USA
- Price:
- No price
- Manufacturer:
- Thiele
- Model:
- Recpricating Placer
Thiele recpricating horizonontal automatic placer, model s-106 recip, serial # 66081. Features single column stand mounted on aluminum 16" x 30" base plate with casters placing at 30 to 38" height (w/ w-o casters), accepts items from 1. 5" x 1. 5" to 6" x 6", adjustable insert magazine, 120 volt/1 phase, factory control panel featuring e stop, ready indicator light, low vacuum, air and magazine indicator lights, position/stop control and recycle switch, rated for up to 65 placements per minute, venturi created vacuum system on board, see through rear guards, 60 to 80 psi air required, new 11/89. Formerly used in ethical pharmaceutical packaging.
Get email updates for Thiele Recpricating Placer


text:
Product Summary
Plustek OptiCard 821 is a multi-purpose small document color scanner that has unique ability to scan all types of checks, as well as plastic embossed cards such as insurance cards, social security cards, and credit cards. Besides this, it also offers high-resolution scanning of 4 inches x 6 inches color photos. The scanner incorporates a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and no external power supply is required. The OptiCard 821 includes advanced software to create searchable PDF files, allowing users to quickly search documents for specific word and powerful Hotcard BizCard Finder 2.5 helps users organize their business cards with efficiency and accuracy.
General Information
|Product Type
|Sheetfed Scanner
|Manufacturer Part Number
|Manufacturer Website Address
|Plustek, Inc
|Product Model
|OptiCard 821
|Product Name
|OptiCard 821 Portable Photo/ID card/ Business Card Scanner
|Product Line
|In-Hand Scan Card
|Product Series
|Brand Name
Technical Information
|Image Sensor
|Media Size
|A6 4.10" x 5.80"
|Color Depth
|Media Type
|Scan Color
|Interpolated Resolution
|600 dpi
|Package Contents
|1.USB Cable 2.Calibration Sheet x 2 3.Clean Sheet 4.Quick Guide 5.Setup /Application CD-ROM 6.Travel Pouch
|Platform Supported
|Standard Warranty
|1 Year
This product is shipped only within Canada and Warranty valid for Canada only.
Computer Valley makes every effort to provide accurate specifications, descriptions, images and price on all products that are found on www.computervalley.ca
However for complete and updated descriptions, compatibilities, specifications and actual photo we recommend our clients to consult with manufacturer's websites or simply call us for proper clarifications. Computer Valley is not responsible and will not accept returns for items purchased that are not compatible with your system. Please ensure that you have verified compatibility and actual photo with your system by visiting the manufacturer's web site prior to purchase or give us a call to make sure what you are purchasing.
For more information, visit our Shipping and Return policy.
Computer Valley wants to provide you with the best and fastest possible service. We try to ship in stock orders placed before 2:00pm EST the same day. For in stock orders placed after 2:00pm EST they are usually shipped the next business day. However there are always exceptions. Please contact us prior to placing your order if you need your purchase by a certain date.
We ship by UPS, FEDEX, USPS, CANADA POST , PUROLATOR and LOOMIS from the nearest locations possible based on stock in hand.
Please note: Computer Valley reserves the rights to accept and cancel any order at anytime due to pricing error or any other reason. An email will be sent as a confirmation of the order status.
|Read Reviews Write Review


text:
Affiliates Register Here
The Virginia Wine Events' eAffiliate engine expands your marketing opportunities on-line allowing you to build a complete affiliate program based on Pay per Sale commission structure.
The Virginia Wine Events' Affiliate Module seamlessly integrates within your website. This gives your customers the impression that it is your product, thus enhancing your brand.
Affiliate marketing is the most cost effective form of customer acquisition and lead generation available. Revenue sharing relationships like his are the cornerstone to any comprehensive e-marketing initiative.
Copyright © Virginia Wine Events ~ PO Box 125 ~ Little Washington, VA, 22747
Phone Office: (540)987-8265 ~ Fax: (661)451-5491
Email: email@example.com ~ Sales: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Visiting: Qatar, Algeria, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Switzerland, USA and Germany.
Visiting: Qatar, Germany, Italy, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Egypt, Greece, Sudan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, France, Bahrain, USA, Nigeria, Singapore, Indonesia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Lebanon, India and Seychelles.
Visiting: Qatar, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Switzerland, USA, France, South Korea, Tunisia, Sudan, Thailand, China, Bahrain, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Lebanon and India.
babyjhuddz hasn't been active in the wiki travel guide yet. Have you?


text:
Former National Prosecuting Authority head Vusi Pikoli has been pressured into resigning from his job at an auditing firm because of political interference, according to a report on Friday.
But Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba dismissed it as a "malicious rumour".
According to the Mail & Guardian Pikoli was asked to resign from SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG), the fifth-largest auditing firm in the country, after African National Congress officials allegedly threatened to cut off government contracts if Pikoli did not leave.
Pikoli, once a shareholder, director and partner in forensic investigations at the firm, confirmed to the weekly newspaper that he was unemployed after being told "there is a clear expectation to resign" at the end of February this year.
Pikoli left SizweNtsalubaGobodo in the middle of March.
"I was told that there was a clear expectation of me to resign because some unnamed people in the ANC were not happy that I was working for SNG and that it would in future be difficult to award contracts to SNG because of me, I was told," Pikoli told the Mail & Guardian.
He said the firm's chairperson Nonkululeku Gobodo refused to name "the ANC people" who raised objections to his employment.
"She didn't want to tell me who exerted pressure on her to fire me."
According to the newspaper, SNG's biggest contract was with Transnet. The total value of the external auditing contract, worth R300 million, was never before awarded to a 100 percent black-owned company.
Both Gigaba and Transnet denied Pikoli's version of why he resigned.
Gigaba's spokesman Mayihlome Tshwete told the newspaper the minister had merely implemented the recommendation from the board of a state-owned enterprise.
"The minister did not set any conditions for SNG in its deliberations with Transnet, least of all that SNG should dissociate themselves from any of its employees or associates. Allegations to the contrary are false and malicious," Tshwete said. - Sapa


text:
DVD reviews: 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'
"The Dark Knight Rises" (2012, PG-13, 165 min., $28.98). Standing in as a backdrop, Pittsburgh plays a valuable part in the final installment of director Christopher Nolan's gritty Dark Knight trilogy. The city has the role of Gotham, the stomping grounds for Batman and any evil forces that come his way. In the third outing, the brooding superhero (Christian Bale) is busy, trying to turn back the tide of an unstoppable force named Bane (Tom Hardy). The goal of the terrorist is to tear Gotham down and destroy Batman. Bane initially grabs the upper hand, but heroes don't die easily. Using help from brave police officers (Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and a mysterious cat burglar (Anne Hathaway), Batman gets the boost he needs to save Gotham. "The Dark Knight Rises" is far better than most of the comic book movies out these days, but it's the crummiest of the trilogy. Nolan gets great performances from a top-level cast, the action set pieces are fabulous and the settings are authentic, but where the film falters is in the storyline. Like "The Dark Knight," Nolan gets a bit ambitious trying to fit too much. It's a wonderful movie, but falls short of the gigantic standards Nolan set from the beginning. Those interested in extras, the only way to go is the Blu-ray combo pack that holds lots of great stuff. A featurette on the Batmobile and another exploring every angle of the making of "The Dark Knight Rises" are available, and they're well done, providing plenty of interviews and inside information. 3 Stars.
"Beasts of the Southern Wild" (2012, PG-13, 94 min., $29.98). Hundreds of movies come out each year, but only a few are remembered fondly. Filmmaker Benh Zeitlin's "Beasts of the Southern Wild" is a keeper, and it's undoubtedly one of the best movies of 2012. The emotional masterpiece is a work possessing incredible performances (newcomers Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry) and a storyline brimming with authenticity, high energy and pleasure. Zeitlin's picture should be a frontrunner during awards season. The film follows a group of folks — specifically a father named Wink (Henry) and his young daughter Hushpuppy (Wallis) — living in an isolated bayou community just outside New Orleans. Hushpuppy must get by while dealing with extreme poverty and a father who is stubborn and suffering with health issues. The young girl finds courage to move forward in taking hold of her coming-of-age story. A good making-of featurette is available on both Blu-ray and standard DVD. Deleted scenes, audition tapes with Wallis and Henry and a few additional featurettes are exclusive to Blu-ray packages. 4 Stars.
"Butter" (2012, R, 90 min., $24.98). British filmmaker Jim Field Smith follows up "She's Out of My League" — the 2008 comedy shot and set in Pittsburgh — with "Butter," a pic that's uneven, but, nonetheless, a step up for the director. "Butter" is at its best, early on, as a dark comedy with lots of guts. Somewhere past the midpoint, though, it gets kind of soft, and falls into the routine of a regular comedy. It's worth a look, though, as Smith gets good work from Jennifer Garner, Olivia Wilde, Rob Corddry and Ty Burrell and enough laughs to warrant a watch. When Bob Pickler (Burrell) decides to retire as a world-class butter sculptor, his attention-seeking wife (Garner) does her best to talk him out of it. With no luck, Laura decides to become a butter sculptor herself. The only thing standing in her way is Destiny, a young foster child who's recognized as a phenom in the art of butter sculpting. With an opportunity to get to the Iowa State Fair on the line, Laura will do anything to get the victory, even if it means destroying Destiny. Special features are pretty weak here. Adecent gag reel and a few deleted scenes are the only things available. 2.5 Stars.
"Hope Springs" (2012, PG-13, 100 min., $30.99). A terrific cast, including Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell, leads the way in this romantic comedy about an older couple looking to spice up their marriage. Kay (Streep) tries to get her husband Arnold (Jones) interested in a week of marriage therapy with a renowned expert (Carell).
"The Odd Life of Timothy Green" (2012, PG, 105 min., $29.99). Uplifting, enchanting and suitable for the whole family, this Disney film from director Peter Hedges is about a young couple dreaming of having a child. Then, one day, a boy named Timothy shows up on their doorstep, and it turns out to be a wonderful gift for the couple.
"Hermano" (2010, NR, 97 min., $29.95). This powerful motion picture from director Marcel Rasquin takes a look at the lives of two boys raised as brothers trying to escape their violence-ridden neighborhoods to become professional soccer players. The goals of stardom eventually bring a rift between both boys and their families.
"Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry" (2012, R, 91 min., $24.98). Known as a globally renowned artist and a leading activist against oppression, Ai Weiwei is the subject of this interesting documentary from journalist and filmmaker Alison Klayman. The film, more or less, explores Weiwei's drive to turn away from the Chinese government.
"World Without End" (2012, NR, 390 min., $65.99). This eight-part miniseries, which made its debut on Reelz, is adapted from a Ken Follett novel. It is a sequel to the book and popular 2010 miniseries "Pillars of Earth." An English town called Kingsbridge and its inhabitants deal with war and the Black Death outbreak
"Wu Dang" (2012, NR, 94 min., $24.98). Fans of martial arts will find plenty to love in this action-packed motion picture from director Patrick Leung. The film follows an American man bringing his daughter to China to compete in a Kung Fu competition. The real reason for the man's visit, though, is to score a cache of treasure.
"Thunderstruck" (2012, PG, 94 min., $27.95). NBA superstar Kevin Durant makes his big-screen debut in this family picture about a young basketball player with little talent who switches skills with Durant, his hero. The young man becomes the star of his high school team, while Durant suddenly finds himself without his world-class shot.
"Fred 3: Camp Fred" (2012, G, 80 min., $14.98). Lucas Cruikshank is back in his role of Fred Figglehorn in a new adventure that finds the YouTube sensation going away to camp for the summer. Unfortunately, it's the wrong camp, and Fred is forced to deal with his evil camp counselor (Tom Arnold).
"Silent Night" (2012, R, 94 min., $24.98). Described as a loose remake of the 1984 horror classic "Silent Night, Deadly Night," this picture from Steven C. Miller has a group of cops in a Midwestern town on the lookout for a Santa Claus that's killing its townspeople on Christmas Eve.
"Catch Me If You Can" (Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, 2002, PG-13, 141 min., $19.99)
"Finding Nemo" (voices from Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres, 2003, G, 102 min., $39.99)
"Suddenly" (Frank Sinatra and Sterling Hayden, 1954, NR, 76 min., $19.98)
"Eastbound & Down: The Complete Third Season" (Danny McBride and John Hawkes, two discs, seven episodes, $29.98)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season Two" (Patrick Stewart and LeVar Burton, five discs, 22 episodes, $130.00)
"Mannix: The Final Season" (Mike Connors and Gail Fisher, six discs, 24 episodes, $54.99)
"The Game: The Fifth Season" (Pooch Hall and Tia Mowry-Hardrict, three discs, 22 episodes, $39.99)


text:
PC gamers now get their turn to rage at the pitiless void with the launch of Dark Souls II. Available through Steam, the follow-up to the 2011 original features the same type of enigmatic storyline, surreal environments, and action-RPG-style gameplay as its predecessor. The PC version also features increased texture resolution, an improved frame rate, and support for keyboard-and-mouse controls and gamepads.
For more information about Dark Souls II, check out our review of the PS3 version.
Official Site: DarkSoulsII.com


text:
Danny Sullivan is moving on from Search Engine Watch and to Search Engine Land. The last industry roundtable I went to had some people sniggering about the name - how long did it take him to think that one up? old hat?
I disagree. Sure, Search Engine Land is similar to Search Engine Watch and the Daily Cap is similar to the Daily Cast but let's take a step back and look what Danny's doing.
There are keywords in the domain; "search engine". They're not hyphenated but they're there. The holding page up on the site now (before December 11, when the site launches) makes it clear that the name of the site is "Search Engine Land" and not "SearchEngineLand". When people link to the site they're likely to do so ala Search Engine Land. There's a 310 redirect away from "www.searchengineland.com" to "searchengineland.com" too.
Danny has reason to echo "Search Engine Watch" too. There is a real incentive for him to remind us that Search Engine Watch was his. He couldn't call the new project, "The Real Search Engine Strategies" for fear of attack lawyers so "Search Engine Land" isn't too bad in that respect at all.
Let's look at what else is he doing.
The site is up now. It's not the real site but there is content on http://searchengineland.com. Thee is content about search engines at this address. Google has begun to assocaite search engine content with that domain name. This is exactly what you should do when launching a new domain name. Fear the "sandbox" syndrome and give your domain name the best start possible.
The site is up now. People are linking to the site. Search blogs and forums are linking to the site. Danny is already growing links. This blog post links to the new domain.
The link biating (or link breeding as I used to call it until Matt Cutts coined a better term) has started. He is running a competition to pick the logo. The logo is designed, people just get to vote on the trimmings but it doesn't matter - it encourages people to talk (link) about the site and to get involved. It's a good move.
Danny's Flickr account is being used to spread the word too. That link to Flickr shows that Rustybrick is helping to advertise the logo/competition too. Good score Danny.
The current Search Engine Land site is yucky. It does thrust a big RSS button at you now. Sign up now! A lot of people will press that button just to remind them that there will be something in this space later. Most of these people will never unsubscribe from the feed. Another good move.
Further down the page there's a host of Social Media buttons - Danny's starting has he means to go on - with a large reader base.
Search Engine Land will be one to watch. That's for sure. The challenge Danny faces is keeping the topic interesting to a wide group of people. Newbies who still want to know about "301" redirects have Webmasterworld. The middle ground is Search Engine Watch's forums (the news stories became adverts many months ago) but the "recycled issue rot" is taking hold there. Will Danny target Search Engine Land to the newbies, to the SME SEO firms, to the named individuals (that American guru thing) or is there a niche for the elite level of SEOers?


text:
Supreme Rim
This option is temporarily out of stock.
The new Supreme rim is an affordable but quality rim made from 6061 aluminium with a double wall construction and welded seams for the ultimate in strength. Two colours, with a wide profile United rim strip to finish things off.
6061 aluminium
Double wall construction
Welded seams
36h (cross 3 spokes to regular side of rim from hub for optimal strength)
Width: 31mm
Height: 18.5mm
E.R.D. 392mm
Weight: 458 g


text:
Washington at Bay
Each year, as Christmas is approaching, I think of a Christmas long ago in 1776. The year in which we declared our independence from Great Britain was a year of military disaster for the United States. Washington and his troops had been beaten time after time, and as the end of the year approached the Revolution seemed to be dying. The British controlled New York, the largest city in the colonies and the major port. New Jersey had been conquered. The Continental Congress was in flight from Philadelphia, in expectation that the British would next move on that city. Washington's army had been reduced to around 5,000 ill-clad and ill-fed poorly trained troops, vastly outnumbered by their British adversaries and their Hessian mercenaries, all well-trained, well equipped, well clad and well fed. Most of the enlistments of Washington's troops would be up by the end of the year, and few of them seemed likely to re-enlist. Defeat seemed all but inevitable to all but Washington. In this hour of doom, he rallied his troops and launched the Trenton-Princeton campaign, which restored the morale of his Army, liberated much of New Jersey, and put new heart into American patriots everywhere. Washington had worked a military miracle.
The feat is all the more impressive, in that privately Washington was well-aware of the odds against him, and feared that defeat was probably likely. We see that in two letters he wrote on December 10 and 17, 1776, to his nephew Lund Washington, who ran Mount Vernon in his absence:
Dear Lund:
* * * * *
I wish to Heaven it was in my power to give you a more favorable account of our situation than it is. Our numbers, quite inadequate to the task of opposing that part of the army under the command of General Howe, being reduced by sickness desertion, and political deaths (on or before the first instant, and having no assistance from the militia), were obliged to retire before the enemy, who were perfectly well informed of our situation, till we came to this place, where I have no idea of being able to make a stand, as my numbers, till joined by the Philadelphia militia, did not exceed three thousand men fit for duty. Now we may be about five thousand to oppose Howe's whole army, that part of it excepted which sailed under the command of Gen. Clinton. I tremble for Philadelphia. Nothing, in my opinion, but Gen. Lee's speedy arrival, who has been long expected, though still at a distance (with about three thousand men), can save it. We have brought over and destroyed all the boats we could lay our hands on upon the Jersey shore for many miles above and below this place; but it is next to impossible to guard a shore for sixty miles, with less than half the enemy's numbers; when by force or strategem they may suddenly attempt a passage in many different places. At present they are encamped or quartered along the other shore above and below us (rather this place, for we are obliged to keep a face towards them) for fifteen miles. ***
December 17, ten miles above the Falls.
*** I have since moved up to this place, to be more convenient to our great and extensive defences of this river. Hitherto, by our destruction of the boats, and vigilance in watching the fords of the river above the falls (which are now rather high), we have prevented them from crossing; but how long we shall be able to do it God only knows, as they are still hovering about the river. And if every thing else fails, will wait till the 1st of January, when there will be no other men to oppose them but militia, none of which but those from Philadelphia, mentioned in the first part of the letter, are yet come (although I am told some are expected from the back counties). When I say none but militia, I am to except the Virginia regiments and the shattered remains of Smallwood's, which, by fatigue, want of clothes, &c., are reduced to nothing — Weedon's, which was the strongest, not having more than between one hundred and thirty to one hundred and forty men fit for duty, the rest being in the hospitals. The unhappy policy of short enlistments and a dependence upon militia will, I fear, prove the downfall of our cause, though early pointed out with an almost prophetic spirit ! Our cause has also received a severe blow in the captivity of Gen. Lee. Unhappy man! Taken by his own imprudence, going three or four miles from his own camp, and within twenty of the enemy, notice of which by a rascally Tory was given a party of light horse seized him in the morning after travelling all night, and carried him off in high triumph and with every mark of indignity, not even suffering him to get his hat or surtout coat. The troops that were under his command are not yet come up with us, though they, I think, may be expected to-morrow. A large part of the Jerseys have given every proof of disaffection that they can do, and this part of Pennsylvania are equally inimical. In short, your imagination can scarce extend to a situation more distressing than mine. Our only dependence now is upon the speedy enlistment of a new army. If this fails, I think the game will be pretty well up, as, from disaffection and want of spirit and fortitude, the inhabitants, instead of resistance, are offering submission and taking protection from Gen. Howe in Jersey.
A lesser man would have wallowed in despair and led his Army and his Nation into defeat and capitulation. Instead Washington devised and carried out a long shot plan that led to short-term and long-term victory for his cause. Few generals have faced as disheartening a military situation as Washington in December of 1776, and far fewer still have so successfully risen to the challenge. Washington was the indispensable man in the founding of our nation, and never more so than 235 years ago.
2 Responses to Washington at Bay
Pingback: TUESDAY EVENING EXTRA | ThePulp.it
Washington recognized that God played a role in saving the American Army, beginning with the nor'easter that blew up on December 24th, covered the American crossing of the Delaware and keeping the regular Hessian patrols from discovering his men as they marched to Trenton. Most don't remember that Washington recrossed the Delaware a couple of days later, encouraged by the rapid retreat of the British and Hessian forces back towards New York. Unfortunately the Cornwallis was able to reorganize British and caught Washington with his army on the wrong side of the Delaware. The 2nd Battle of Trenton could have ended in the destruction of the American Army. Warm weather and thawing mud made movement difficult and Washington, who wanted to retreat, was reconciled to staying in place and fighting a battle he would probaly loss. Unexpectedly a cold front descended on New Jersey, freezing the mud and allowing Washington to quietly remove his artillery and march his army around the British towards Princeton, where he routed a small British force and then escaped into the Jersey hill country.


text:
A TOWN market will reopen this weekend following a furious dispute between stall holders and managers.
A row erupted between traders at Ruthin Market and Grosvenor Facilities Management (GFM), earlier this month.
The company then closed the market causing fears that trade in the town would be damaged.
It is now set to reopen this Saturday... but some stall holders say they will refuse to return and have now moved to Denbigh's market.
"It has damaged trade in Ruthin," said stall holder Marie Weston.
"A lot of people are upset about it, we've been in the town for a long time and have brought good money in."
GFM say the market was closed because there was £2,500 outstanding in table rents, but Marie says she and other regular traders have paid all their bills.
The conflict stems from changes to the terms and conditions that traders were asked to sign by GFM last month.
According to traders they had been told they couldn't have any stalls selling the same products as each other and they wouldn't be allowed to vary what they sold over the year.
Andrew Reeves, managing director of GFM, told the Free Press this was a policy they had introduced to help the market.
"We're looking to build the market trading hall up to enable the people of Ruthin to get more out of it," he said.
"We're wanting to broaden the scope of the market and the number of products being sold."
He added: "The only reason it's been closed is purely because there was such an outstanding sum of money from various traders and the terms and conditions hadn't been signed. A lot of them are paid up but there's a small minority who have not paid."
The running of the market was taken on by Grosvenor Facilities Management in January 2011.
GFM contract director Nicci Harris said: "The market will definitely be open on Saturday.
"GFM operate the market but are looking to have somebody local to manage it who understands the town and is able to promote it in a positive light. We've asked one trader to do this as we feel it will be beneficial to the town."
Trader Sue Shaw will be managing the market under a contract from GFM and has a stall selling flowers, plants and eggs.
"I'm looking forward to introducing some new traders to the market," she said. "There will be some of the traders from before as well as new ones."
Ruthin Chamber of Commerce and Denbighshire County Council have been in talks with both GFM and the traders to try to resolve the dispute.
A spokesman for Denbighshire County Council said they had been working to explore alternative management arrangements for the market hall with the companies involved in the Private Finance Initiative arrangements for the building.
He said the aim was to secure "a sustainable and attractive indoor market which would complement the rest of the town's retail offer which last week received a glowing report from the Retail Sector Skills Council".
Ruthin councillor David Smith said: "As far as Ruthin is concerned all we want is a market. We don't care who runs it, as long as it's open to increase the footfall of Ruthin."
Fellow Ruthin Cllr Bobby Feeley said: "It's a great pity there's been all this upset because it's a vital part of the town."
Clwyd West AM Darren Millar said: "I'm very pleased the market will now reopen.
"It would have been disastorous for Ruthin if it had been closed permanently. I'm wanting now to make sure any differences between the traders are overcome in order that they continue to sell their products in Ruthin and do not move to other locations."
The Country Market, which runs on a Friday, has continued to trade as normal throughout the dispute between those involved in the Saturday market.
To book a stall at the reopened market call Sue Shaw on 07772136169.
See full story in the Free Press


text:
Find out more about the Costa Rica coffee. Learn about the Costa Rica coffee plantations and its famous coffee – the Tarrazu coffee.
Coffee in Costa Rica plays a key role. It has not only been vital for the country's development but also remains one of its biggest exports and is hugely important for the economy. Additionally, Costa Rica is considered to produce some the world's best coffee, a reputation that all Costa Rican coffee producers are keen to enforce.
The first production of Costa Rica coffee can be dated back to 1779 when it was introduced by Spanish colonists who brought it from Arabia. This is why the coffee beans are often referred to as "coffea arabica". Costa Rica had the ideal soil and climate for coffee beans to grow so production understandably flourished.
In the early 1800s the Costa Rican Government actively encouraged coffee production to meet the growing demand from Europeans by offering free land for farmers who wanted to harvest the plants. As a result many the large areas that are cultivated now were first developed in the 1800s. Coffee quickly became the most important crop and in 1829 Costa Rican coffee production took over that of tobacco, sugar and coco to become the country's biggest export. This remained the case for many years to come.
The money made from Costa Rican coffee plantations was significant for the country's development. The profits allowed the construction of Costa Rica's first railway in 1890, the "Ferrocarril al Atlántico" which transported the coffee beans to the Atlantic coast so that they could be exported to Europe. The National Theatre in the capital city San Jose was completed in 1897. It is considered to be one of the country's finest examples of architecture and was constructed in order to show off the economic success of the Costa Rican coffee industry.
These days coffee still remains the country's third biggest export even after the development of more modern industrial practices and the huge growth in tourism. Some companies such as Britt Coffee in Costa Rica have even combined coffee and tourism to great effect and attract thousands of visitors each year to the coffee plantations in the Tarrazu Valley to show the manufacturing process and promote their environmentally sustainable production methods.
Situated in the Costa Rican highlands, the Tarrazu Valley is one of the most renowned coffee producing areas in the world. Its rich volcanic soil, cool climate and high altitude combine to create very highly regarded coffees, favored for their light, clean flavors and unique aromas. Tarrazu coffee is also preferred over other varieties by many for its high caffeine content.
Costa Rica coffee has had a major effect on American coffee. In recent years the introduction of high quality Costa Rican coffee to the US market by companies such as Britt Coffee and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has been hugely successful. With emphasis on the quality of the coffee beans used, more people have been encouraged to produce better tasting coffees in their own homes by becoming amateur "baristas", a trend that is growing in popularity.
It may seem hard to believe that something like coffee can have had such a huge effect and be so relied on by a country like Costa Rica. The fact remains however, that without the huge coffee plantations in places with reputations like Tarrazu then Costa Rica would be very different today because much of its development over the past two centuries has revolved around the coffee sector. Provided that Costa Rica continues to produce some of the best coffee in the world then the world will keep benefiting from authentic Costa Rica coffee.


text:
New and returning customers: securely link to sk.loccitane.com with your preferred social network and share one login for both!
Select Product:
This item is in your bag
Enriched with Almond milk and Almond oil, this silky-smooth cream helps to nourish and soften the hands while enveloping them with the subtle and mouthwatering scent of fresh Almonds. Our non-greasy formula has a creamy texture, perfect for hydrating hands throughout the day.The almond nut, which grows protected in a beautifully soft and green velvet shell, is renowned for its ability to soften and smooth the skin. L'OCCITANE is committed to purchasing almonds from producers in the South of France so that the almond tree, which had long been forgotten in the region, once again becomes a familiar element in the Provençal landscape.
Complete your routine with these products
Price for all :
Apply as many times as needed on the hands during the day
Would you recommend this product?
Share some information with other customers to make your review even more helpful to them.


text:
|By Steve Horton
The Disk Cleanup utility, included with Windows, is a useful application to run frequently, as it removes temporary Internet files, empties the Recycle Bin, removes dump files generated when an error occurs, removes backup files generated when Windows installs a Service Pack, and miscellaneous other temporary files that Windows doesn't go into detail about.
Disk Cleanup works the exact same way in Windows 8 as in previous versions, but finding it is a little trickier.
To run Disk Cleanup:
Though only a few items are checked by default, feel free to check more of them. Please note, however, that once the files are deleted, they're gone forever. The good news is that there's almost no situation where you'll need any of these temporary files. Here's one exception to take note of: If you're on the phone with Microsoft Support immediately following an error, they may need to see the error log files. If you're at all concerned about that, leave that option unchecked.
This cleanup process will take several minutes, and then you'll be able to take advantage of the free space immediately.
More precious space on your hard drive is always better. Windows uses free space on your drive as temporary RAM, called virtual memory. Plus, you want space on the drive for more important things, like new applications, videos, photos and music. You can gain back gigabytes of space using Disk Cleanup. Try it out.
This was very helpful – thank you!
Thank you Steve! :D
What would happen if i delete thumbnails
Hi Nehemia,
Deleting thumbnails means you won't see an image preview in a Windows folder. You may want to keep these around.
Thanks very much, Kuldip!
Usually nothing. We go into the pros and cons of deleting certain types of temp files in the article itself. Good luck!
Windows 8.1 apparently fixes this issue, as I see cleanmgr just fine when performing a search from the Start Screen.
Así que parece que usted está teniendo un problema con las fuentes que no aparecen? Me gustaría desinstalar las aplicaciones que ha instalado para administrar las fuentes y en lugar de tratar de conseguir fuentes directamente desde Microsoft.
Este artículo puede ayudarle a:
some log files are not deleted,
And Nglalog file also not deleted
so what can i do
plz tel me some thing
if you're using a start menu replacer (I recommend vi start by lee soft) in the search bar on it (in desktop mode) type cleanmgr. Or anywhere you can use the run box.
Tons of extra data. Thank you :)
Take a FREE
Windows Registry scan
to find errors that can
cause PC problems.
|most popular
|recent articles
We develop products that help Repair, Optimize and Maintain your computer for you
Driver Reviver
Restore maximum performance and functionality to your PC's hardware.
Registry Reviver
Restore maximum efficiency and effectiveness to your PC's Windows Registry.
Security Reviver
Quickly and safely remove security threats, prevent them from reoccurring and keep your PC protected.
Receive free tips and advices how
to repair, maintain and optimize your PC


text:
Ahead of the February premiere of the live action adaptation of CLAMP's horror manga xxxHOLic, a new teaser photo shows model/actress Anne as dimensional witch Yuuko greeting the 2013 year of the snake.
The show is slated for eight 50-minute episodes, with actress and model Anne as dimensional witch Yuuko, and Shota Sometani as Watanuki, a put-upon teen who can see spirits. Other casting includes Masahiro Higashide as rival/friend Doumeki Shizuka and Karen Miyazaki as crush Kunogi Himawari.
The manga is also returning in February as xxxHOLiC Rei, with the anime adaptation also rerunning on Japanese TV.
The sketch version
Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.


text:
- Our Philosophy
- The difficulty of the tours
- How to participate
- How to book a tour
- How to make a payment
- The travel contract
- Our Package Tours
- Our Insurances
- What to do in case of an accident
- Our bicycles
- Our e-bikes
- Our portfolio
- Our cycling guide book
- Chosen for you
Our Package Tours
Our Package Tours
On our website you can find many tour proposals which have been tested many times. For each one of our tours we can provide tailor-made packages for small and larger groups, italians or forigners, with or without guides. Our tours are usually leaded by one of our guides and include accomodation in 3 or 4 stars hotels, breakfast, lunches and dinners as well as a van following the tour to carry luggages from one hotel to the next one.
If you would like to go without a guide you should make sure that someone in the group knows how to use a GPS and how to follow the tracks. Our itineraries often develop on narrow b-roads which can sometimes be hard to find.
Aroud our area (Verona) we can also provide excellent quality bikes to rent. To individualds we ask for a minimum of 5 days rental, groups can rent for one or more days/weeks. Bikes can be equipped with a rear waterproof bag Ortlieb. We can also rent Helmets and lock. We have 25 different sizes ciclotourism bikes.
On request we can provide other services as well. One of them could be a bus to follow the group and carry luggages or e-bikes rental and other services that you may need. We ask large groups to book in advance.
To contact us:
Speaking english – spanish – french
Anna - email@example.com
Speaking german and portuguese
Elisa - email@example.com


text: Sure-Grip Ramp Supreme Quad Truck 10cmLooking to use your quad skates at the Skate Park? These Trucks have a standard 8mm axle but are bugger and longer! They are designed to be used on ramps and for grinding, they will take both quad wheels or skateboard wheelsHanger size: 10.32cmAxle Length 16.83cmSold as singlesCheck stock and price


text:
A Mpumalanga teacher who allegedly beat a pupil to death has been fired by the province's education department, the Sowetan newspaper reported on Tuesday.
"This simply means that this teacher will at no stage be employed in public service to work with children," education MEC Reginah Mhlaule said on Monday.
The department had told the district director in Ehlanzeni, near White River, to terminate the teacher's contract.
The teacher was suspended on June 15 and resigned on June 18, according to the newspaper.
Mhlaule said the teacher was fired in accordance with the Employment of Educators Act, where a teacher who resigned while suspended was deemed to have been discharged due to misconduct.
The pupil was allegedly beaten with a broomstick on June 4 after missing school on June 1. He died of his injuries on June 8.
The teacher was arrested and appeared in court, said Lt-Col Leonard Hlati.
Police were still investigating. - Sapa


text:
Ferrari FX
From Ferrari Wiki
The Ferrari FX is a Ferrari automobile which was custom made for the Sultan of Brunei by Pininfarina. It featured the Flat 12 engine of the Ferrari Testarossa and a 7 speed sequential Transmission (mechanics) from the WilliamsF1 BMW Formula 1 team. Only seven cars were ever made, six of which were delivered to the Royal Family in Brunei. Dick Marconi managed to acquire the fourth vehicle from WilliamsF1 before it shipped to Brunei and it is now on display at the Marconi Museum in Tustin, California. [1]
Categories: One-off automobiles | Ferrari vehicles


text:
Pacific Dunes
Just about any place you find on TravelOregon.com can be added to your own Oregon Roadtrippers Account. Find out how.
Get on the road with Roadtrippers
We've partnered with Roadtrippers to provide a great way to plan a trip around Oregon. So start planning your next road trip to here, there or pretty much anywhere in Oregon.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort was conceived and executed in harmony with the natural environment on Oregon's rugged South Coast. The resort features two distinctly different courses, both built on a beautiful stretch of sand dunes perched 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The terrain is strikingly similar to the stretch of Scotland's coastline where the game of golf was born. Between them, the two courses feature a dozen holes that run along the bluff overlooking 23 miles of sweeping, undisturbed shoreline. # While conveniently located near Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes is remarkably different in character and shot making requirements. Designed by Tom Doak, Pacific Dunes emerges from Shore Pines to spectacular sixty-foot dunes blanketed in grasses and native vegetation. Green complexes are smaller, with greater undulation, requiring precise approaches. Like Bandon, the course is designed for walkers only and use of the resort's professional caddies is encouraged. # Our lodge is the center of activity at the resort, and features spa facilities, and sports lounge, a complete Pro Shop and an outstanding restaurant, serving fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine and the finest cuts of choice beef this side of Kansas City. # Lodge offers 15 single rooms, four larger singles, and two deluxe suites, many with dramatic golf course views, others with quiet lake and forest vistas. Nearby, four 12-room cottages overlook the Lily Pond and woods. # In Spring of 2002, Bandon Dunes is adding 84 new rooms to our list of first class accomodations. Just a few hundred yards Northeast of the lodge, on the banks of Chrome Lake, are 21 new buildings, each with two tastefully spacious rooms downstairs and a two bedroom suite upstairs — all perfectly suited for a foursome. # WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "Probably the finest land made available for a golf course in America since Alistar MacKenzie was shown the site for the Cypress Point Club on the Monterey Peninsula." – Golf Magazine In 2001, Golf Magazine ranked Pacific Dunes #17 and Bandon Dunes #11 on their list of the top 100 Courses in the U.S. On their list of the Top 100 in the World, Pacific Dunes was ranked #26 and Bandon Dunes #70. "It won't be long before Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes, given their public accessibility, unspoiled environment, dramatic setting, thoughtful design and true golf spirit are considered the best tandom of courses in the world." — Jaime Diaz, Senior Writer, Golf Digest "Pacific Dunes…emerges as perhaps the last great meeting of sand and sea on American soil." — Ron Whitten, Architecture Editor, Golf Digest Named Best New Upscale Public Course by Golf Digest. Bandon Dunes 1999 and Pacific Dunes 2001. 18 Hole Green Fees – $200 Hotel Guest Green Fees – $160 Replay (same course only) – $80 Seasonal rates available Nov-May
What's around here? Location & Nearby Things to See & Do
These maps and directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, or other events may cause road conditions to differ from the map results. For travel options, weather and road conditions, visit tripcheck.com, call 511 (in Oregon only), 800.977.6368 or 503.588.2941.
Is any of the information on this page incorrect?


text:
And Then There Were Six . . .
Elimination night Thursday on American Idol and we finally said goodbye to Stefano, who'd been lingering in the bottom three for weeks. This time, though, he couldn't escape America's vote and now we are down to the FINAL SIX! So, what does Steve Thompson, our Idol expert, think about all this? And what's in store for our Idol hopefuls (and us!) next week?
From Steve Thompson:
I'm more than a little confused about these song choices the makeshift groups have had to sing lately. Hey Soul Sister? Really? I don't listen to that station and I feel like I've heard it non-stop for the last few years. The strangest idea was the three guys singing Viva La Vida by Coldplay. I am a huge fan of Coldplay and have the utmost respect for Gwyneth Paltrow's husband– but singing a song from a concept album is the epitome of out of context. What next? Minstrel in the Gallery by Jethro Tull? (Yes, I am invoking a real flute player to offset the way Scotty holds his mike.)
Good to know David Cook is still under contract to his record label (as opposed to a few other Idols who were either dropped or vanished into the veil of obscurity.) Not crazy about his Simple Minds cover– but I was a big fan of Jim Kerr and his music.
Katy Perry. Hmm… I used to think she was a novelty act– sort of a Madonna figure who didn't take herself seriously. After tonight's excursion into the depths of weirdness, I felt like she was gunning for a spot to sing the love song from the next Avatar film. Interesting in its own way– but I'll take a talented Kate Bush over a dull impostor like Katy Perry any year of the Roman calendar.
Moving on to tonight's actual results– well, goodbye Matt LeBlanc er… Stefano Langone. I can't say I've held him in high esteem at all throughout this year's shows, but he was somehow able to survive this long. After all, even Justin Bieber has fans.
Next week… Bruno Mars and Crystal Bowersox.
And the theme? For those of you that missed it… The Songs of Carole King.
Yes, really. This could be very interesting for the following…
Selected Carole King songs:
It's Too Late
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
I Feel the Earth Move
Some Kind of Wonderful
So Far Away
Smackwater Jack
Up on the Roof
Sweet Seasons
Pleasant Valley Sunday
I Believe in Humanity
Natural Woman
Hi De Ho
It's Going to Take Some Time This Time
She's written more, but if any of these are sung by the right people– this could be very interesting. (I took the liberty of highlighting my six choices– which will probably not be the contestant choices because they're not old enough to remember them.)
We'll see next week.
@April 21, 2011 Stephen W Thompson


text:
The Italian model and TV presenter has blasted allegations that she uses the actor for his fame, stating 'At the end though the best way to confront this envy is to be happy.'
George Clooney's girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis has hit out at spiteful critics who question her motives for dating the Hollywood star, insisting they are simply jealous of her happiness. The Italian model and TV presenter has been dating the "Ocean's Eleven" star since summer 2009 but admits she is still hurt by the constant attacks on her character, suggesting she is using Clooney for his fame.
Canalis, 31, attributes the harsh rumors to other women envious of her blooming love life. She tells the new Italian Vanity Fair, "There are some people who just don't want to see me happy. I know some women, very high profile women, who have taken his picture off their computer desktop. Maybe I should not get so stressed over it. At the end though the best way to confront this envy is to be happy, but it's just that they won't forgive."
But Canalis reveals she can always rely on Clooney to lift her spirits whenever she feels down and she credits the 49-year-old actor with bringing "color" to her life. She says, "I sometimes feel insecure, but if you are loved then you always feel great. (Clooney) reassures me all the time. He is very close. I feel more embraced than ever before."
"The idea of being loved is so overwhelming. George has given color back to my life. I feel great - it's as if I am 18 years old again!"


text:
Pepper Encrusted Steaks
Were you beginning to wonder if I eat beef? I have no idea why I have not posted a beef recipe on bell'alimento. Seriously, we ARE beef eaters! Really we are LOL! We eat beef at least once a week and yet I have neglected to post any recipes. Well we're going to rectify that right now. Going to start off the beef category right with this recipe!
There's something so satisfying about a big, fat, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth steak! & This is one of those! No wimpy steaks allowed here; you really need a super nice cut of meat. We went with the Ribeye. A thick 2″ one at that. We only cooked 2 of these babies for our entire family & it was plenty (thank goodness because lets just say they were 'spensive!)
This is hubs favorite way to make steaks, in the cast iron skillet! It's a whopper of a skillet weighing probably as much as little man (well okay not really that heavy but it's quite substantial – a two hand lift for sure). It's no fun to clean but makes a mean steak!
You have to be sure that pan is smoking hot before you put the steaks down. Ah, love the sound of that sizzzzzzle pop pop pop POP when the steaks are placed in! My little coffee grinder works wonders on spices & takes all the elbow grease out of having to bash & pound them in the mortal in pestle! You just want to pulse it until it's to a nice consistency with some texture to it, just not so much you're pulling peppercorns out of your mouth! You'll know when it's just right. Also, you know I'm normally an olive oil girl but you have to use Canola oil here because olive oil will smoke at the high temperatures both on top & inside of the stove.
What you'll need:
Good quality Steaks – We used 2″ Ribeyes that were 1 1/2 lbs each (oh yeah baby! No wimpy steaks here)
3 tbsp Fresh Ground Black Peppercorns
1 tbsp Caraway seeds
1 tbsp Sesame seeds
3 tbsp Canola Oil
kosher salt
What to do:
Allow your steaks to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Pat steaks dry with a paper towel & season all sides with salt & set aside. In a spice/coffee grinder place your peppercorns, caraway & sesame seeds & pulse together until at desired consistency. Press pepper mixture liberally onto steaks on all sides. Place a cast iron skillet with the canola oil over high heat until pan is smoking hot. When pan is ready, place your steaks into skillet for approximately 4 minutes on each side for medium. Transfer skillet to oven and cook for approximately another 6 minutes. Remove steaks from pan cover them loosely with tinfoil and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice on bias & serve.
Buon Appetito!
Goes great with:
Risotto, a nice big fat loaded baked potato & a great glass of red wine!
If you liked this post, I'd appreciate a Stumble, Tumble, Digg, Tweet…u know the drool (just checking to see if you were paying attention… I know it's drill) the buttons are right here below! Mwah!
14 Comments
Oh my husband will love this one. His prep method is similar but we've never used Caraway seeds. Don't even own any. I'll pick some up and we'll try this soon. We already have the king daddy iron skillet. It's a must have in my kitchen.
Looks delicious! I love the addition of caraway and sesame seeds.3
lol! funny you mention lack of beef because I feel I do the same thing. I swear if I blog meat it is chicken or pork with no in between.
I find my mallet or skillet works great for bashing the daylights out of spices for a coarse rub and has the advantage of being a great stress relief 🙂
Looks awesome!4
Oh my goodness, doesn't that look good?5
I love the steak rub and using a coffee grinder for the spices. I'm going to give this a try soon.6
I've heard of pepper-crusted but that was strictly peppercorns. Never thought about adding other seeds like caraway and sesame but I imagine it's delicious.7
I love the crust on that. Looks nice and pink on the inside. Just the way I usually get my steaks. Yum!!8
I don't think I've posted a steak recipe on my blog either but we're mainly ground beef people in our house. This recipe looks simple and really good though so maybe I'll give it a shot. We do order a lot of steaks at restaurants and have always liked the flavor of peppercorn on the meat.9
The peppercorn crust on the steak is fabulous, I love your addition of caraway and sesame seeds!10
The crust looks and sounds amazing!!11
Yum! This looks delish! I just realized that I actually neglected posting any recipes including beef myself… Very interesting why that is?
I'm going to definitely give this a try, thank you for sharing! =)


text:
Columbia Pick Up Swift
Boy wonder to hit the big screen
After many abortive attempts to bring him to the screen down the years, fictional inventor Tom Swift is finally making his cinematic bow after Barry Sonnenfeld and Ben David Grabinski convinced Columbia to take a punt on the boyish innovations.
Swift was the hero of a popular sci-fi series of novels in the early 19th century. Loosely modelled on such historical figures as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, he invents all kinds of handy devices, including the arc light, portable movie camera and, er, a flying submarine which he then defends from dastardly villainous types.
It's safe to expect some updated ingenuity with **Men In Black 2 Sonnenfeld behind the camera. Sonnenfeld and Grabinski's version sees Swift forming one-half of a father/son team who are among the greatest inventors of all time. Albie Hecht, who oversaw the gothic oddity that is Lemony Snicket**, is producing.


text:
Women who have stepped outside the law and have paid their debt to society, are often still punished, as they try to rebuild their relationships and their lives. (Jump to the podcast.)
And, while they may have since made peace with themselves, their Creator, and sometimes, even those they've wronged, communities have a tendency to shun and look down upon these ladies because they served time.
When you add to the rejection the big challenges ex-offenders face: employment, housing, finances and health, it becomes easy to understand, how the rehabilitated-journey, can be a hard-fought one.
Founder and executive director of Leaving the Cocoon, Vicki Harvey-Helgesen, joins us on the show and shares the love and compassion she feels toward ex-offenders and lays out the ideas and plans that will help lead them to a brighter tomorrow.
Help a woman rebuild. Do what you can to help this wonderful cause.
Visit Vicki's site – Leaving the Cocoon
Views: 18
© 2017 Created by Jon Dale. Powered by


text:
New York Times Critic Ben Brantley Responds to James Franco's Jab
Directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men officially opened last night, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre, to mostly positive reviews from the critics.
But James Franco, who stars as George in the play, wasn't satisfied with a review by The New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. Franco wrote a comment about the review from his official Instagram account (which has since been removed), which was captured by Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson (below).
Franco wrote: "Sadly Ben Brantley and the NYT have embarrassed themselves. Brantley is such a little bitch he should be working for Gawker.com instead of the paper of record. The theatre community hate him, and for good reason, he's an idiot."
Now, Brantley has responded to Franco's remarks. He told the New York Observer: "I like Franco's work on film a lot, and he didn't disgrace himself on stage. I hope he returns to Broadway some day. And of course he's entitled to say whatever he likes about me, as long as it's not libelous, and somehow I don't think 'little bitch' qualifies."
Click here to check out BroadwayWorld's full review roundup.
Of Mice and Men, one of the greatest and most enduring American classics, has not been seen on Broadway in 40 years. Adapted from his own classic novel, John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is an essential adventure, an inspirational portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.


text:
Classic Cartoons: Scooby Doo Where Are You?
Subscribe to KXRB-AM on
Today I live by all kinds of schedules. For some reason I seem to be booked up all the time.
I wish I could go back in time to the good life. Back to the day I maybe never even once looked at a clock.
However, it was back then that I learned how to keep a schedule when Saturday morning came around. I was not too far from a clock, watching closely for 10AM.
There was no way I was going to miss Scooby Doo on TV!
Scooby Doo debuted on CBS TV on September 13, 1969. Here are some facts you might not know about Scooby Doo and his pals:
- The cartoon debuted on CBS September 13, 1969, and new episodes still air in syndication, making it the longest-running animated series ever.
- A CBS exec named the dog after hearing Frank Sinatra's nonsense line "Scooby-dooby-doo" in his hit song "Strangers in the Night."
- Scooby's human co-stars Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy were inspired by the "I Love A Mystery" radio show and the sitcom "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis."
- The show was originally titled "Mysteries Five And Who's Scared?" before bigwigs settled on "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?"
- The dog breed was chosen by a show artist, who was friends with the owner of an award-winning Great Dane.
- Scott Innes provided Scooby's voice for the movie. On TV, the talking Great Dane was voiced by Don Messick, who also provided the vocals for Bamm-Bamm of "The Flintstones" and Yogi Bear's buddy Boo-Boo.
- Strict vegetarian Casey Kasem voices Shaggy on the TV and insists every snack his cartoon counterpart eats is completely meatless.
- In 1997, NASA scientists honored the series by dubbing a rock floating around Mars "Scooby-Doo."


text:
Toastmasters host special demo meeting
Big Apple Toastmasters will host author and speaker Jeff Gaines at a special demonstration meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Lakeville. Gaines is the author of "Never Enough Nation: Managing Your Health, Wealth and Stress" and has more than 18 years of motivational speaking experience.
In addition to hearing from Gaines about the importance of great communications skills, guests will be able to observe and participate in a demonstration of a Toastmasters meeting.
The event will be held at 7580 160th St. W. in Lakeville (upstairs at the Edina Realty Building). It is free and open to the public.
Lakeville seniors
All events are held at Lakeville Heritage Center, 20110 Holyoke Ave. Senior center inquiries can be directed to Linda Walter, senior coordinator, at 952-985-4622 or [email protected].
Heritage Center will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Diner's Club – Participation is open to current senior center members who have paid a $5 group registration fee. Both singles and couples are invited. This month's dinner will be at Harry's in Lakeville. Meet at the restaurant on Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. Sign up by Nov. 12 so reservations can be made.
Estate tax talk – Mike Lynch from Financial Network Investment Corp. will present "How to Protect Your Estate from Excess Taxation" from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and will receive a comprehensive handout to review. Sign up by Nov. 13 to attend. Cost is 1 punch for senior center members and $2.50 for nonmembers.
Chair massages, health tips – Staff from HealthSource Chiropractic will give free 10-minute chair massages from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Also on Nov. 20, Nicole Lauer, D.C., will present "Don't Lift That Shovel: Lower Back Stretches" at 12:20 p.m. This interactive stretching class will help relieve some lower back pain. Lauer will discuss common injuries that happen in the winter months, and she will answer questions about lower back pain. This will be the third of 12 health topics and classes. Sign up for these offerings by Nov. 14.
Healthy cooking with fall flavors – Fall Flavors Cooking & Baking will be offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. Recipes in this demonstration-style class include pumpkin pancakes, sweet potato and red pepper pasta, ginger crinkle cookies and quick-and-easy fudge. Plan to taste the cooking results and take home recipes. The class is instructed by Lisa Danielson, in-store dietician at Family Fresh Market. Cost is $3. Sign up with payment by Nov. 15.
'Friendly Folks' – The singles club has changed its name to "Friendly Folks." This group is now open to anyone who wants to meet other members, socialize and have fun. You must be a current senior center member and pay a $5 group registration fee to participate. Upcoming events:
• Saturday, Nov. 16, 4-6 p.m., social at Porterhouse, 11211 205th St. W., Lakeville.
• Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m., social at Rudy's Redeye Grill, 14845 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount.
Sign up at the senior center three days prior to the event so reservations can be made.
Special night planned for special parents at Shepherd of the Valley
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, is hosting a free night out for parents of children with special needs. The event will be 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and will include a meal, comedian and resources.
Child care is also free and available, including pizza and activities for the kids. Parents must register ahead of time at www.sotv.org/events.
The church also is looking for volunteers to help with child care. Volunteers do not need special skills, just a desire to help give caregivers a break. Experienced volunteers will help staff the event. Contact Lisa Hegerman at 952-985-7329 or [email protected] to volunteer with child care.
Zoo hosts 'Thanks for Giving' food drive
For the month of November, the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is conducting a "Thanks for Giving" food drive in support of Second Harvest Heartland.
Zoo guests who donate a non-perishable food item will receive an admission discount: $2 off adult and $1 off child/senior admission (one discount per donation).
The most needed items are meat and protein, canned fruits and vegetables, complete meals, grains, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies.
For more information, call 952-431-9500 or visit mnzoo.org.
Dakota-Scott Workforce board seeks award nominations
The Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board is taking nominations to recognize people who do great things to improve the workplace. The following awards will be presented during the annual Legislative and Awards Luncheon on Dec. 13:
The Mark McAfee Friend of Workforce Award (previously known as the Friend of Workforce Development Award) is given to an individual who has championed workforce issues at local, state and/or federal levels.
The Business Champion Award recognizes an outstanding company that also uses Workforce Center services such as job fairs, job postings and/or working with counselors.
The Bob Killeen Award recognizes companies for their implementation of quality practices. Killeen was a former WIB member who was a tireless advocate for quality efforts.
The Excellence in Youth Employment Services Awards recognize an organization or program, an employer or an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to and effectiveness in preparing young people, ages 14-21. Two awards will be made: one for Dakota County and one for Scott County. Awards sponsors are St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Dakota Electric Association.
The Bob Klas Sr. Entrepreneur Award recognizes a local entrepreneur success story. The inaugural award was presented to Bob Klas Sr. Criteria include: the entrepreneur's success as evidenced by business growth; the individual's leadership in the business and/or civic communities; and/or the mentorship they provide to other entrepreneurs.
For more information or to submit a nomination, contact the Workforce Investment Board at 651-554-5633 or email [email protected]. The deadline to submit nominations is Nov. 1.
Job Transitions Group meets Nov. 5
Catherine Byers Breet will present "YOU LOOK A LITTLE FAT IN THAT! Why a little tough love might be just the thing you need to get hired" at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Easter Job Transitions Group. The group meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Easter Lutheran Church-By the Lake, 4545 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. Call 651-452-3680 for information.
Explorers looking for members
The Dakota County Sheriffs Office Explorer Post is accepting applications for new recruits. Explorers are trained by department advisers in law enforcement techniques, community policing, crime prevention and first aid.
The skills they learn are tested at state and national competitions and can benefit those who attend post-secondary education.
The program cooperates with Learning For Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing young adults to law enforcement and criminal justice careers.
The Explorers accepts boys and girls ages 14-20 who reside within Dakota County, have completed eighth grade, pass a background check, and maintain a C average or better.
For additional information, contact Det. Dawanna Witt at 651-438-4736 or [email protected].
Forum offers information on health insurance
Dakota County will host a health care forum from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1801 Cliff Road E., Burnsville.
The forum will feature presentations on Medicare and MNsure, as well as general information about WIC, Child and Teen Checkup, SNAP, and Financial Empowerment programs. Attendees can get assistance signing up for MNsure health care programs from certified counselors.
The presentation on Medicare will be from 6:15-6:45 p.m., followed by the MNsure presentation from 6:45-7:15 p.m. General information and MNsure assistance will be available from 6-8 p.m.
Those seeking assistance signing up for MNsure programs should bring the name, date of birth, Social Security number and income information for any individual with whom they jointly file taxes or declare as a dependent.
There is no cost to attend.
New immunization requirements begin in 2014
The Minnesota Department of Health has adopted new immunization requirements that will apply to children enrolling in schools, child care programs and early childhood programs beginning Sept. 1, 2014, and will bring Minnesota's immunizations law in line with current national recommendations and practices.
Among the biggest changes, the new rules for children in child care and grades preK-12 now call for:
– Hepatitis A and B vaccination for children enrolling in child care or early childhood programs.
– Replacement of the current seventh-grade tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination with one that also includes pertussis (Tdap).
– Meningococcal vaccination for secondary students, beginning in seventh grade.
The new rules do not change the medical exemption or the option for parents to decline any or all vaccines for conscientious reasons.
Some additional changes to the school and child care immunization rules make modifications in the timing of certain doses of required vaccines to match current medically acceptable standards and put early childhood programs that meet regularly for six weeks or more under the immunization rule. More details on the changes are on the MDH immunizations website (www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/immrule/newlawfs.html).
Craft, quilt and bake sale at Farmington Lutheran
Farmington Lutheran Church will hold its Craft, Quilt & Bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
The event will include a "Second Chance Sale" featuring items that can be recycled, reused, repurposed and reloved.
The church is located at 20600 Akin Road in Farmington. Call 651-463-4100 for more information.
Holiday boutique set Nov. 2
Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan, will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. For additional information, call 651-454-4091.
Fair Trade Sale is Nov. 2 at St. John Neumann
St. John Neumann and St. Thomas Becket Just Marketplace Ministry will host a Fair Trade Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the social hall at St. John Neumann.
Products include handcrafts and food items made by economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers. The sale of the items provides a sustainable livelihood for these small-scale producers. Representatives will be on hand to tell the stories of the people behind the products and how fair trade helps the artisans and farmers.
The Fair Trade Sale is not a fundraiser. More than 90 percent of the purchase price goes directly back to support the artisans and farmers that produce the product.
Cash or checks preferred.
St. John Neumann Church is at 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. For more information, contact Jeanne Creegan at 651-681-9575.
Donations needed for Thanksgiving baskets
Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville is seeking help from the community for donations of food, gift cards, and money for its annual Thanksgiving basket program to feed 350 families.
People can sign up to make Thanksgiving baskets which are to include: Bottled juice, two cans of corn, two cans of green beans, one can of cranberry sauce, one can of syrup-packed sweet potatoes, two boxes of one-step turkey stuffing mix, two jars of ready-made turkey gravy, two cans mixed fruit, two boxes of instant mashed potatoes, disposable roasting pan, paper towels or napkins, roll of tinfoil, disposable storage containers, $25 Cub gift certificate (for turkey and other perishable food), and a cardboard box or clothes basket (to prepare items for preparing baskets).
Donations are also being accepted of any of the Thanksgiving basket items, $25 Cub gift cards, or monetary donations to help bridge any gaps.
To register to make a basket or for more information, call the church at 952-890-0045.
Craft fair set Nov. 2-3 at Mary, Mother
Mary, Mother of the Church's annual craft fair will be 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, in the Mary Center and Fireside Room. The church is located at 3333 Cliff Road, Burnsville.
More than 75 crafters will be on hand. The Burnsville Lions Club will sell food and beverages. Admission is free.
Holiday festival is Nov. 2 at LCA
The Women's Guild of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 1803 E. Cliff Road, Burnsville, will hold its 23nd annual Holiday Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.
The festival will feature a craft show, lunch menu, and bake sale. Cinnamon rolls and coffee will be for sale.
Call 952-890-3412 for more information.


text:
How cute are these? Four separate initials L,O,V,E that spell out our favorite feeling that can either be worn stacked together or across four fingers. If you love something a little different, this adorable set is for you.
Please specify size
Sterling Silver dipped in 14K Gold
Set of Four Rings L,O,V,E
Copyright 2017 Zoky Doky. All rights reserved. | Toll Free 1-888-232-3210 |
Feedback |
Site Map |
View Mobile Website |
Site design by JLK CREATIVE


text:
Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Tuesday:
■ AIO - Asciano - up 14¢ at $4.84
Ports and rail operator Asciano says its 2012-13 financial year earnings and revenue will be higher than the previous year's, despite challenging market conditions.
■ CKF - Collins Foods - down 1¢ at $1.64
Profit at Australia's largest KFC franchisee has grown by 43 per cent, but investors are more concerned about Collins Foods' struggling Sizzler business.
■ GFF - GOODMAN FIELDER - up 3.5¢ at 74.5¢
Foods giant Goodman Fielder has renegotiated its private label bread contract with supermarket chain Coles, but also expects its earnings for the 2012-13 financial year to be lower than in the previous year.
■ NCM - NEWCREST MINING - down 23¢ at $9.30
Goldminer Newcrest has brought in a former chairman of the corporate regulator to review its disclosure and investor relations practices.
■ PRU - Perseus Mining - down 15¢ at 51.5¢
Goldminer Perseus has cut its production forecasts and flagged future changes at its mine in Ghana to maximise margins after a sharp fall in the gold price.
■ TAH - Tabcorp Holdings - down 2¢ at $3.15
Gaming firm Tabcorp's credit rating has been downgraded a notch by Standard & Poor's after the company agreed to pay $75 million to extend its exclusive retail wagering licence in NSW.


text:
Hyang-nam Choi
Hyang-nam Choi
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- High School Yonghung High School
- Born March 28, 1971 in Kwangju South Korea
Hyang-nam Choi is a pitcher who has spent two decades in pro baseball. He had a sub-.500 record from 1990 through 2005 before getting a shot in the USA, where he pitched very well at AAA for one year. He returned to Korea for two seasons, then had a strong 2009 in AAA.
Choi debuted with his hometown Haitai Tigers in 1990, walking 7 and allowing 10 hits and 10 runs in 5 1/3 IP, going 0-1. He did not resurface with Haitai until 1995, when the 24-year-old went 0-5 with a 3.86 ERA. In 1996, Choi was 1-0 with a 4.88 ERA. The next year, he moved to the LG Twins and emerged as an effective pitcher, going 8-3 with a 2.99 ERA.
In 1998, Choi's record was 12-12, 3.63 as he had his best season in terms of wins. He followed with a 8-5, 4.26 campaign. During the 2000 season, he went 4-7 with 5 saves and a 3.46 ERA, striking out 80 in 78 IP. He only pitched 3 games in 2001, going 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA.
Choi bounced back in 2002, with a 7-9, 4.46 season. He missed all of 2003 with a shoulder injury and was released by the Twins.
In 2004, Choi signed with the KIA Tigers and was 2-1 with a 3.57 ERA. He had several appearances at tryouts run by Major League Baseball by no one picked him up and he returned to KIA, going 2-5 with one save and a 4.10 ERA in 2005.
In October of 2005, Choi returned to the US for more tryouts and this time, drew the interest of the Cleveland Indians and was signed. He had a very good year with the Buffalo Bisons, going 8-5 with a 2.37 ERA. He struck out 103 in 106 1/3 IP, walking 35. Used as a starter and reliever, Choi did not get a call-up to the majors despite his success.
In 2007, Choi was picked up by the Lotte Giants. He went 5-12 with a 5.00 ERA in 2007, then improved to 2-4 with 9 saves and a 3.58 ERA in 2008. Choi allowed 36 hits in 50 1/3 IP.
In 2009, Choi signed an unusual monthly contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. In spring training 2009, Choi was released and then signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had a very good 2009 with the Albuquerque Isotopes, going 9-2 with a 2.34 ERA in 33 games, striking out 77 in 57 2/3 IP.
Sources: KBO player page, Korean wikipedia entry, two Korea Times articles, [1]


text:
Angelique Serrao, Brendan Roane, Solly Maphumulo and Shaun Smillie
Johannesburg - Cosatu has threatened to demolish the e-toll gantries if the government insists on implementing e-tolling next year.
Speaking at its central executive committee media briefing on Wednesday, Dumisani Dakile, Cosatu's Gauteng provincial secretary, warned that if the state did not abandon plans to toll Gauteng's roads, "then people will have no choice but to go and demolish those toll gates".
Dakile was flanked by Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi and president S'dumo Dlamini when he made the remark.
Cosatu's protests against the toll system are set to go into overdrive on Friday, with the trade union federation threatening to bring Joburg and Pretoria to a standstill when marches are held in both cities simultaneously.
This is going to be a precursor for further protests organised for next Thursday. On that day, Cosatu plans to have a freeway protest – the first of its kind, said Dakile. The highways affected will include the N1, N3, N4 and the M1 and M2.
Cars, trucks and other vehicles will drive slowly on the highways in protest at e-tolling.
On Wednesday, Vavi said e-tolls had to be stopped in Gauteng because the government was planning to implement them in Cape Town and Durban.
Vavi said this was "a life-and-death struggle", and other provinces could not be spectators as this was not about Gauteng, "this is about South Africa". He warned that it "can't be business as usual" and urged those who had bought e-tags to cancel them.
Cosatu's threats came on the final day of argument in the Pretoria High Court judicial review into e-tolling, which turned into a legal sparring match, with the SA National Roads Agency's advocates interrupting their opponents and threatening them with punitive costs.
Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance senior counsel Mike Maritz responded heatedly by saying he would not be intimidated.
Maritz had just started his response to the arguments of Sanral's senior counsel, David Unterhalter, and the Treasury's senior counsel, advocate Jeremy Gauntlett, when Unterhalter stood up and said that if Maritz did not stop saying Sanral had acted dishonestly, he would demand punitive costs from either Maritz personally or from his client.
He said Maritz's claim was baseless and he could not prove dishonesty on Sanral's part.
Maritz replied: "We will not be intimidated. I will carry on with my argument now."
But Unterhalter was not done. He interrupted Maritz again to ask who had made the claim of dishonesty: was it made on behalf of his clients, the alliance, or "if not – and unfortunately I believe this to be the case – is it a fancy of his own?".
"I ask my lord to instil discipline. Proceedings cannot degenerate into courts being subject to the whim of respondents," Maritz said.
Maritz continued with his argument that the public had not been given any opportunity to have any say on e-tolling, and that the notices published in newspapers of the intention to toll were so fragmented that the public would have had to put them all together like a jigsaw puzzle to understand the magnitude of what was happening.
Maritz also argued that Sanral's claim that there were 132 articles relating to tolling was misleading.
He said that between March 3, 2006 and October 2007 they could find only 22 articles that "specifically dealt with tolling or the possibility of tolling".
Earlier in the day, Gauntlett had argued on behalf of the Treasury that the alliance could not point out a single court order where a permanent interdict had been granted in a public-finance matter. He quoted two cases where judges warned that the courts should not make decisions that go against macro policy.
He said the alliance's case was a sham with little fact behind it.
Gauntlett also argued that the case was four years too late and should have been launched within 180 days after the government made its decision to toll the roads.
Judge Louis Vorster reserved judgment, saying he did not want to keep both sides waiting, but he had some logistical constraints and would not set a specific date when judgment would be made.
The Star


text:
This morning, we filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of PLF client Matt Sissel asking the justices to review our challenge to the constitutionality of Obamacare. We argue that if, as the Court said three years … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Obamacare
As readers of this blog are aware, PLF is preparing to file a cert. petition on Monday asking the Supreme Court to hear our challenge to Obamacare, Sissel v. U.S. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., et al. Here are … Continue reading
As is its tradition, the Supreme Court began its new Term on the first Monday in October. In the weeks leading up to that day, many organizations host "preview" events (especially in Washington, DC) with leading Supreme Court advocates and … Continue reading
The Endangered Species & Wetlands Report has obtained the recording of the Monday's oral argument in the Utah prairie dog case. As you'll recall, this is the constitutional challenge to the federal government's authority to regulate any activity that affects … Continue reading
I'll be speaking at 4:30 p.m. today (Pacific time) on the Andy Caldwell show about racial preferences at the University of Texas and Obamacare. You can stream the broadcast online here. … Continue reading
I'll be speaking tonight to the Tea Party in the Hills (located in Placerville) about important Supreme Court cases involving racial preferences in college admissions and Obamacare. Please join us at 7 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Road Placerville, CA 95667. … Continue reading
I'll be speaking at 7 p.m. tonight to the Elk Grove Tea Party about Pacific Legal Foundation's efforts litigating for liberty from coast to coast. If you are in the area, please join us at the Holiday Inn at 9175 W. … Continue reading
Obamacare remains a partisan issue. Although most Americans have never supported it, and still don't, supporters and opponents line up along predictable conservative/liberal lines. But the constitutional issues involved in Obamacare, not so much. Liberals have as much at stake … Continue reading
Four D.C. Circuit Court Judges, led by Judge Brett Kavanaugh, dissented from their colleagues' decision not to reconsider their ruling against our Origination Clause challenge to Obamacare. Here's a quick summation. The Origination Clause says, "All Bills for raising Revenue … Continue reading
In a lengthy opinion today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied our request for rehearing of our Origination Clause challenge to Obamacare. On behalf of our client, Matt Sissel, we argue that if the Individual Mandate is a tax, … Continue reading


text:
How to Check for Leaks - Your water meter can be a very useful tool in determining whether you have a water leak. Your meter is usually located in a black rectangular meter box located in the easement close to the street. When opening the lid to the meter box, be cautious. As sometimes it has become home to insects, spiders, frogs, and yes, even a snake. Once you have the meter box opened, it may be necessary to wipe off the face of the meter in order to see it clearly.
Your meter is equipped with a "low flow detector" that rotates in a clockwise direction when water is being used.
On meter "A", the "low flow detector" is a black triangle, dead center above the read numbers.
On meter "B" the "low flow detector" is a small red knob located in the bottom right hand corner of the meter.
On meter "C", the "low flow detector" is a red (sometimes black) triangle above the read numbers, just left of the large red hand.
The meter is designed to detect even the smallest amount of usage frequently associated with small leaks. To check for leaks, turn off all faucets and equipment that use water. Watch the "low flow detector" very closely. If there is any movement in the "low flow detector" and you are sure everything that uses water has been turned off, that is an indication that there is a leak. The speed at which the "low flow detector" moves indicates how large the leak is.
I have a leak, now what? - Now that you have found that there is a leak, the next step is finding the source of the leak and stopping it. Continuous leaks as small as 1/16th of an inch can cause water waste as much as 24,667 gallons in a month. A dripping faucet can waste 3 gallons a day or 1095 gallons a year. Finding and repairing a leak saves water and money.
Water leaks come in many sizes and varieties. Some water leaks require the expertise of a plumber and the resident can easily repair others. Some of the most common sources of water leaking are sprinkler systems, toilets and faucets.
Below are a few tips to try before calling a plumber:
Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank of the toilet. Wait a few minutes and then look for any color seeping into the bowl. If there is color, then the toilet is leaking.
While slowly walking the trench line between your meter and your home, be aware of any "squishy" areas.
Be aware of any areas of the yard that are unusually green.


text: The Docker open platform allows developers and system administrators build, ship, and run distributed applications within a containerized format. Microsoft has added support for containers as a feature in Windows Server 2016. Setting up Docker in Windows Server 2016 consists of three steps: Install Docker Install Base Container Images Setup Hyper-V Container Host To prepare developers and administrators to use Docker containers in Windows Server 2016, Microsoft has released a fre e, hands-on virtual lab that guides the user through the installation and deployment of Docker, as well as managing Docker and incorporating Docker on Hyper-V. No setup or installation is required, and it is free to get started. Alternately, for the developer or administrator who prefers to work on his or her own system, Microsoft has released a short document that walks through the basics of setting up and using Docker in Windows Server 2016. InstallAnywhere is the leading... Read more →


text:
I got a 6-pack of Dr. Pepper the other day that had red caps to match the red color on the label. Each one is considerably lower in carbonation than the usual white-capped bottles.
What's the story?
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
As the name "Spatter" implies, this blog contains ideas as they come to me, however well- or ill-formed.


text:
You asked for it. Since a couple of you mentioned during the last Sound-Off Sundays item that you'd rather us fill in the speech bubbles for the weekly funny-celeb-pics roundup, we admit we abused the request. Just a little. We took it upon ourselves to be slightly naughtier than usual. But hey, it's all in good fun, you guys. So check out last week's winner right below, then see who we took shots at for Week 10 of SOS!
MORE: What's Victoria Justice talking about with Leon Thomas?
Thanks for your contribution, boblita!
Demi Lovato
"I'll admit her lips are nice. But that booty?"
Photo: PCN
Justin Bieber
"She's lying. The first time was not in a bathroom. As for the second time..."
Photo: INFphoto.com
Kris Humphries
"Don't judge my homely look. No Kim = no money."
Photo: INFphoto.com
Nikki Reed and Jackson Rathbone
"Hey other-Twilight-character-who-no-one-cares-about!"
Photo: INFphoto.com
Scarlett Johansson
"Hope this disguise keeps people from asking me 'bout my nudie pics."
Photo: INFphoto.com
Selena Gomez
"I've got my eyes on you, Mariah Yeater..."
Photo: INFphoto.com
How would you fill in some of the captions? Were we too cruel? Or did you kinda like it? It's Sound-Off Sundays, so, ya know, sound off!


text: One dip into our creamy body butter and your skin will be hooked! Whipped by hand, our body butters are light, creamy, and perfectly scented. They are packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients, such as Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter, both known to penetrate rapidly to nourish and soften dry skin. A little bit goes a long way, so apply sparingly, and enjoy velvety smooth skin all day!


text:
Shea butter is the perfect ingredient to bring hydration and protection to your skin. Our shea butter body lotions and creams help to intensely nourish normal to very dry skin. With our shea butter body lotions, the skin feels comfortable all day long and is delicately perfumed with an enveloping scent of shea butter.
Don't stop there, shop the rest of our Shea Butter collection today!


text:
Welcome to E-Books Directory
This is a freely downloadable e-book.
Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics
Read this book online or download it here for free
Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics
by George Reisman
Publisher: Jameson Books 1996
Number of pages: 1100
Author rejects the Keynesian doctrine that government must adopt a policy of budget deficits to cope with unemployment, contending, to the contrary, that federal intervention in the economic system is a root cause of inflation, credit expansion, depression and mass unemployment. Reisman staunchly defends capitalists as risk-takers who raise the average worker's real wages and living standards, increasing productivity and improving the quantity and quality of goods.
|Science Books Online
|Books Fairy
|Maths e-Books
|Programming Books


text:
Vote for your favorite local acts, and make sure to check out some new ones as well. A handy place to do so will be at the RFT Music Showcase, held this year on June 7 in the Grove. Featuring over 60 bands, including a Grand Finale with So Many Dynamos and Pokey LaFarge!
Every answer is automatically saved, but may be changed up until the close of the poll, at which time all saved answers are submitted for counting.
Each year, we at RFT Music HQ present the RFT Music Awards, an annual celebration of the best and brightest musical acts St. Louis has to offer. The nominees are chosen by a panel of venue owners/employees, promoters/talent buyers, record store staff, dedicated die-hards and various other musical minds from organizations all over the city -- and then the winners are chosen by you, the readers!


text:
espressamente illy Map
3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Sands Ave.)
702-869-2233 | Make Restaurant Reservations
The location of espressamente illy is marked on the map below with a green arrow. Click on it to get directions if you don't see a pop-up. Enjoy your meal at espressamente illy!
Find out which restaurants and chefs top the list of GAYOT's 2016 Annual Restaurant Awards.