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Gay banner removed from Pride DVD cover in US
CBS Films has said it will look into why references to homosexuality were removed from the DVD cover of the US release of British film Pride.
The film, about a group of gay and lesbian activists who supported striking miners in the 1980s, was released in the UK last year.
Pink News found the DVD cover wording had changed, removing a reference to "gay and lesbian activists".
A lesbian and gay banner was also removed from the back cover.
The film's synopsis on the back of the US DVD was also changed from referring to "a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists" to "a group of London-based activists".
The banner which was removed had read "Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners".
CBS Films, which released the DVD alongside Sony Pictures, told Pink News: "We're looking into this now and our page for the film remains the same as it has for months."
Ben Roberts, director of the BFI film fund, which backed Pride, said: "I'm not surprised that the US distributors have taken a decision to sell more copies by watering down the gay content. I'm not defending it, it's wrong and outmoded, but I'm not surprised.
"It's an unfortunate commercial reality both here and in the US that distributors have to deal with and consider in getting films onto the shop shelf. LGBT material is largely marginalised outside of rare hits like Brokeback Mountain."
The DVD was released by the US on 23 December and is scheduled for release in the UK in March.
Pride was named best film at the British Independent Film Awards last month.
It collected three awards in total, with Andrew Scott and Imelda Staunton picking up the best supporting actor and actress prizes for their roles in the film.
Writer Stephen Beresford joked at the awards: "It took 20 years to convince anyone that a film about vegan lesbian activists was a sure-fire hit."
The critically-acclaimed film received standing ovations at both its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May and at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

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On its way to delivering an engrossing docu about the effects of postwar suburban flight on New York City, HBO gets sidetracked a bit by baseball's finest hour. What makes "The Ghosts of Flatbush" compelling is underdog Brooklyn itself and the March of Time-like events, including the loss of its beloved ballclub, that stripped the borough of its uniqueness; but the story of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier seems too tempting — if often told — for the filmmakers to truncate. Docu premieres Wednesday, giving baseball junkies a quick fix, with no games skedded the day after the All-Star tilt.
The docu's first hour covers well-worn ground, from the origins of the team's name (Trolley Dodgers) to the Robinson saga, from the feud between co-owners Branch Rickey and Walter O'Malley to the team's gut-wrenching 1951 playoff loss to the rival New York Giants. It includes recent revelations, first made elsewhere, that Dodger shortstop Pee Wee Reese, celebrated for casually putting a friendly arm around Robinson to silence racist fans, didn't make the gesture until after Robin-son's tumultuous first season.
Still, the filmmakers do get one nugget — a photo of aptly named Dodger favorite Dixie Walker looking away from the camera during the team picture in 1947, Robinson's rookie year, as a silent protest against integration. Walker would be traded from the team in the off-season.
Multicultural voices of those who grew up in the borough tie Robinson's and the Dodgers' groundbreaking accomplishment to Brooklyn, a place of immigrants, who the docu contrasts socioeconomically with the era's comparatively well-heeled Yankee fans. Those interviewed include Larry King, Louis Gossett Jr., Herb Ross, comedian Pat Cooper (brassy), NYU president John Sexton, author Bette Bao Lord and Fox Sports topper Ed Goren, as well as Rachel Robinson and former Dodger players Carl Erskine, Ralph Branca, Clem Labine, Duke Snider and a still-feisty Johnny Podres, winning pitcher of the deciding game of the 1955 World Series — the Dodgers' only championship in Brooklyn.Cooper says proudly, "To break a barrier and bring a black man on — remember, that happened in Brooklyn, (not in ) Yankee Stadium."
Still, the outsized use of the Robinson saga, which dominates roughly half the docu's first hour, is somewhat understandable given that this is the story of the rela-tionship between a city and a team that ended in 1958; no fresh history can be made.
What makes "Flatbush" more than just the paean to a baseball team HBO has already given the Red Sox ("Curse of the Bambino"), Cubs ("Wait 'Til Next Year") and the 2001 Yankees ("Nine Innings From Ground Zero") comes in the docu's second hour, which focuses on events that led to the team heart-wrenchingly aban-doning Brooklyn for Los Angeles in 1957.
There are echoes of David Halberstam's "The '50s" in documenting the suburban flight from Brooklyn to Long Island, where Levittown was offering the postwar generation affordable homes, and visionaries like New York City's nevertheless intransigent planning commissioner Robert Moses were building the roads that enabled the migration. By the late '50s, Brooklyn had already begun to slip. The trolley cars for which the Dodgers were indirectly named went belly up in 1956; Coney Island was already in decline; the original Brooklyn Eagle newspaper had folded.
It is Moses, not O'Malley, who the docu portrays as most responsible for the Dodgers leaving town, with his refusal to condemn property at the Brooklyn termi-nus to the Long Island Railroad on which the Dodger owner wanted to build a new ballpark to replace the antiquated Ebbets Field.
The site Moses offered O'Malley was the land on which the Mets now play: Flushing Meadows — in Queens.
Former Dodger g.m. Buzzie Bavasi quotes O'Malley as the latter considered his options in L.A. or Gotham: " 'We are not going to Flushing Meadows,' he said. 'We're the Brooklyn Dodgers. Whether we move 3,000 miles or 30 miles, we will not be the Brooklyn Dodgers.' " Talking to Dodger fans of the era about the plans to move to Flushing, it's clear the still-hated O'Malley is right. Either move would rip the heart out of Brooklyn.
Perhaps the docu's most compelling achievement is unearthing footage of the packed meeting, put together at Gracie Mansion by Mayor Robert Wagner, between O'Malley and Moses at which the Dodger owner, in heavily accented working-class Brooklynese, restates his demand for the new ballpark, and a disgusted Moses, with upper-class diction, accuses O'Malley of holding the city hostage to his plans.
Other part-two highlights include the recounting of a fateful note written by O'Malley on a napkin at the 1956 World Series, and Dodger fans' memories of their individual celebrations after the team won the '55 Series — most amusingly a tooth accidentally broken by a crucifix. Those interviewed in part two include former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and former Los Angeles mayor James Hahn. (Click here to read Army Archerd's interview with Vin Scully, a notable absentee.)
In painting its most recent images of Brooklyn as a crumbling, jilted neighborhood, however, the docu seems to ignore gentrification in the borough, now grown over more with Starbucks than vacant lots, and less a wasteland symbolized by the image of Coney Island's rotting Cyclone roller coaster (since refurbished) than the hopeful home to the minor league Brooklyn Cyclones.
Archivists are often the stars here, digging up memorable black-and-white stills of Brooklynites celebrating the Dodgers' World Series victory as well as the Oct. 8, 1957, memo from O'Malley officially declaring the team's decision to leave town.
Tech credits are generally exemplary. However, the playing, over opening and closing images, of the overused "There Used to Be a Ballpark Right Here" (which purportedly was written about Ebbets Field) feels cliched, made more jarring by the fact that the song is sung by Frank Sinatra, more associated with another New York team; his version of "New York, New York" is played in Yankee Stadium whenever the home team wins.


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A sad boating fatality occurred in the river Buelt at Cheveney on Whit-Monday, and resulted in the loss, of three lives, A party of lads, from a Rochester Bible Class, were on a visit to Cheveney by invitation of Mrs. Alexander, and during the afternoon secured the use of a boat and one or two punts for the purpose of taking a trip on the water. The boat, (which contained 12 of the party, was being rowed by two persons, and in passing one of the punts they accidentally splashed the occupants of the latter. One of the lads in the punt retaliated by splashing those in the boat, and all endeavoured to evade the water by getting on one side, the result being that the boat was capsized. Efforts were at once made to rescue those immersed, but three of the lads, Sidney Tipple, Jonathan Kemp, and Arthur Bennett, lost their lives. The bodies were subsequently recovered, and the inquest was held at the Cheveney Institute on Wednesday evening by Mr. Coroner T. Buss, when the following evidence was adduced : .
Benjamin Tipple, of 77, Maidstone-road, Rochester, gas-meter maker, identified the deceased Tipple as his son. Deceased was 3. clerk employed by Messrs. Aveling and Porter, Rochester.
James Kemp, carpenter, 32, Horsley-road, Rochester, identified the deceased Kemp as his son. He was sixteen years of age, and a watchmaker by trade.
G. W. Bennett, of Upper-square, Troy Town, Rochester, labourer at the Gas Works, identified the body of Bennett as that of his brother, who was 17 years of age.
William Baldock, caretaker of the Institute at Cheveney, deposed that on Monday a party came from the Rochester Bible Class to Oheveney, by invitation of Mrs. Alexander. The party comprised about 50 persons, who were in the charge of two ladies. The party arrived at two oclock. Later on permission,was asked to use a big boat which was on the river Buelt, and witness gave permission on condition that only ten went for a row at a time. Witness, however, noticed that on starting there were a larger number in the boat, and he called the attention of the party to the fact, whereupon three boys got ashore. The next witness heard of the party was that an accident had occurred, and he went to the place where the boat had capsized. He heard that three boys were drowned, and he saw the boat, which was half filled with water. In addition to the boat there were two punts on the water which some of the party had taken without permission. The water was very deep at the spot where the accident occurred.
Edward John Greenwood, a lad, living at 66, Queens-street, Rochester, said he was one of the party who went to the Institute. They went on the river about 5.30. Witness was in a small punt with two other boys. They nad not obtained permission to take the punt. They started off and caught up the boat. There were 12 persons in the boat, which afterwards turned to return. In passing the punt in which witness and his companions were seated a lad who was rowing splashed them with his oar by accident, and F. Martin, who was in the punt with witness, proceeded to splash the occupants of the boat in return. The whole of those in the boat got on one side of the craft, and it overturned. The punt was about two feet away from the boat, which was rowed by Mr. Beaney and Harry Buckett. Buckett swam ashore and helped two others out. The other punt, which was in front at the time, at once returned, and John Boorman, a lad who was in it, rescued six others. The remaining three were drowned.
By a jurorThere was no collision between the boats.
Witness also stated that there was no larking about in the boat before the accident occurred.
Henry Buckett, a lad, of 27, Love-lane, Rochester, also gave evidence. He said he was one of the party in the boat. He gave evidence as to starting off in the boat, and stated that he and Mr. Beaney were rowing. When passing the punt, witness just caught the surface of the water with his oar, and splashed the occupants of the punt. Those in the punt splashed back, and all the party in the boat got on to one side, and the craft turned over. Witness could swim, and got ashore ; he helped Shrubsole and another lad out of the water. Someone called for help, and witness caught hold of another boy, who proved to be Tipple. In struggling Tipple pulled witness down, and he had to leave go of the lad. He did not see him again. Only Shrubsole and himself could swim. Witness saw nothing of the other deceased lads. After the boat had overturned the big punt returned and rescued six of those in the water. The boat was all right until the upset, and there was plenty of room in it.
I.C. Froud deposed to plumming (sic) the river at the spot where the accident occurred, and he found a depth of from 18 to 20 feet of water.
Absolom Solman, a gardener at Yalding, proved recovering the bodies by means of grappling irons. Thev were all lying close together.
John Boorman, a lad, of 23 John-street. Rochester, said he was in the big punt, and rescued six of those who were capsized. He did not know the cause of the accident. He saw Tipple come to the top of the water clinging to a piece of board, but witness could not rescue him, not being near enough to him. He did not see the other deceased lads.
Dr. E. J. Wood, of Yalding, proved that death in each case, was due to suffocation by drowning.
This concluded the evidence, and the Coroner, in summing up, said fortunately it was seldom on so small a river so many lives were lost at one time. He could imagine how the accident happened, and he considered that had it not been for the plucky efforts of Boorman and Buckett more lives would have been sacrificed.
The jury returned a verdict of Death from accidental drowning.
The Rev. Mr. Lewis, of Rochester, who accompanied the party on their outing, was present at the inquiry, but did not give evidence. On arriving at the spot, after the accident, the rev. gentleman madean effort to rescue the deceased
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Report on the death of "The three dear lads who were accidently drowned near Yalding on June 3rd 1895"
Sidney Tipple Aged 19 Years
Jonathon George Kemp Aged 16 Years
Arthur Bennett Aged 17 years
The Eastern Gazette, Tuesday June 11 1895:
On Saturday afternoon, in the presence of an immense concourse of people, at St. Margaret's Cemetery, Rochester, the three young menTipple, Kemp, and Bennettmembers of the Bible Class of the parish, who were drowned on Monday at Hunton, were interred in graves side by side.
The proceedings were very solemn throughout, the sad occurrence having made a profound impression upon the parishioners, to most of whom the young men were well known.
On Sunday evening, the Curates, the Revs. Lewis and Ayres, who were with the excursion party, and endeavoured by diving to recover the bodies, immediately they were informed of the accident, took part in the service.
The Vicar preached a funeral sermon to a very crowded congregation, who were deeply moved by the very impressive discourse from the 50th verse of the 119th Psalm : This is my comfort in mv affliction, for Thy word hath quickened me.
The offertory was devoted to a fund which will be used in raising some suitable memorial to the three young men. At the afternoon service at the Cathedral the Rev. Canon Pollock also made a touching reference to the sad event.
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Characterizing the generalization performance of Neural Network at different points in the optimization space is an active area of research. In particular, the network's performance highly depends on the mini-batch size used for training. But what is different in the quality of the solution for large and small batch size that leads to this difference? We study this through the lens of the Hessian operator and show an interesting interleaved connection with robustness of the Neural Network and mini-batch size. For details please see this paper.
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I have just purchased some creamed honey from a small honey manufacturing firm that was refrigerated and told to keep refrigerated.
As I have found in the past the honey is too hard to spread and has to be left out for hours to use, why must it be kept so cold when all it does is turn you off buying the products from any manufacturer?
Surely it can not hurt to leave in a cool spot in the pantry, any advise would be appreciated so I can keep enjoying these products from any producers.
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Yep, trying to spread cold creamed honey on a slice of bread will rip the guts right out of it!
To my knowledge, there's no reason to refrigerate creamed honey as a finished product.
When the creamed honey is being made, refrigeration helps to accelerate the crystallization process. Whenever I've made creamed honey myself, I always put it in the refrigerator for several days.
But once the crystallization process is complete, I store it at room temperature. Same goes for creamed honey that I've purchased - I store it also at room temperature.
In fact, whenever I've purchased creamed honey from the grocery store, it's always been displayed on the store shelves at room temperature, and not in a refrigerated display case.
One caution, though: If creamed honey is allowed to get too warm it may partially re-liquify, and become more runny than desired. Normal room temperatures in the 70's (F) should usually be fine.
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Impact protectionComes with two hose sleeves to protect the crimping.
Product feature
Technical specificationsLength: 76 cm First stage connection: 3/8 UNF male connection. Tighten with a 9/16 inch wrench (between European sizes 13 and 14). Direct System: QD-type female connection (Quick Disconnect). Outer coating: rubber.
Tips on assemblyTo not overtighten the first stage. Overtightening can damage the first stage, usually made of chrome-plated brass (a soft alloy). The O-ring on the hose is used for watertightening purposes. Use a silicone grease to lubricate the seals and increase their lifespan.
Wear and replacement of the hosesRepeated pressurisation of the regulator and cracks will made the hose more fragile. This type of wear, usually invisible, affects the performance of your regulator. At the worst, your hose will end up by breaking, usually at the point where it is crimped. Regularly check your hoses and replace them if cracked. Replace your hoses at least every 5 years.
Servicing the regulatorsSUBEA-TRIBORD advises you to service your regulator every two years and to make a visual inspection at least once a year. This two inspections must be made in a SUBEA-TRIBORD certified workshop. A service is also recommended after a particularly intensive season (more than 100 dives), or after a long period of inactivity.
Taking care of regulatorsNever use solvents or hydrocarbon-based products to clean or lubricate the regulator yourself. Never use spray cans, because the gas propellent can attack the plastic.
Product guaranteesSUBEA-TRIBORD products are guaranteed for two years (depending on the specific legal conditions in each country) from the date of sale, and for two years (depending on the specific legal conditions in each country) from the discovery of the fault, for the legal guarantee of hidden faults. Our products are designed for recreational sport, not for professional use. The guarantee does not cover damage caused by shock or due to misuse or abnormal wear.
What is the SUBEA brand?Tribord Diving is now called SUBEA, the Decathlon brand dedicated to underwater sports (snorkelling, SCUBA diving, spearfishing and free-diving).The markings on all our diving products will gradually be replaced. Why SUBEA?Because:"SUBaquatic Experiences are Amazing"! For more information:www.subea.com
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CompositionAir Chamber : 100.0% Rubber - Synthetic
Approved byAll the SUBEA regulators were also developed through usability and convenience testing (static, dynamic and biomechanical analysis) conducted by DAN Europe, as a specialist and independent consultant. *DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network Europe) is an intern
Storage adviceIt is important to store diving equipment away from sources that produce ozone. Keep your equipment in a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
Cleaning adviceSalt-resistant; rinse with fresh water only before storing for long periods.
Product restrictionsDiving requires the certification of a certified instructor.
Product informationA very soft and hard-wearing direct system hose for buoyancy compensators. This hose can be adapted to all first stage diving regulators and to all buoyancy compensator vests.
Lab testedOur technical partner: Planet Ocean (the PADI 5-star diving centre) based on the Water Sports Centre by DECATHLON in Hendaye - France. The centre uses SUBEA diving equipment throughout the year. The team of instructors are rigorously involved in the devel


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In Arkansas, people who qualify as process servers have been appointed by the court in the district in which process service is going to be made. People who want to become process servers must submit an application and an affidavit to the court and must be appointed by the administrative judge or by a judge of a circuit court designated by the administrative judge.
Arkansas process servers must demonstrate familiarity with the papers to be served. They must also be prepared to show identification, a certified copy of the order of appointment, and a valid Arkansas driver's license. When requested during service of process, the Arkansas process server must show this identification.


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Though dogs are termed as men's best friend, they always don't come for free. The fact that is more attention-grabbing is that some of us are ready to pay those extra dollars to tame one of them. Some of the dog breeds on the planets are so expensive that they can leave many classy and luxurious things available in the market far behind. There are a variety of reasons that skyrocket the cost of dogs and make each of the breeds come up with varied price tag. To catch a closer glimpse of the price value, why not scroll down the list of top 10 most expensive dogs in the world.
Top Ten List Of Expensive Dog Breeds in the World
Below mentioned list has listed the top ten most expensive dog breeds in the world which has been sold at the price unbelievable.
1. Samoyed
Named after the Samoyedic people of Siberia, Samoyed is a luxury dog breed which comes for approximately $4,000-$11,000. Characterised with snow white fluffy furs, it belongs to the nomadic reindeer herders bred and thus are expert in weight pulling, pack hiking, herding, conformation shows and agility. Moreover, they are devoted, gentle, playful and easygoing. Due to its skin type, Samoyeds are not comfortable in hot climatic conditions. It is also popular as Bjelkier.
2. English Bull
Both, expensive and popular, English Bulls are touted as a symbol of masculinity and tenacity. Anyone who wishes to own a dog of this breed should be ready to shell out anything in between $2,500-$9,000. This breed can be easily recognized with its pushed in nose accompanied by wrinkled face. They can be seen in fawn, red, brindle, white and piebald complexions. it s known to have gentle temperament highlighting patience, courage and friendliness.
3. Chow Chow
In the list of the most expensive and best dog breeds in the world, Chow Chow takes up the third position. The Chinese breed is high in demand not only due to its cute appearance but also for the fact that it belongs to one of the most ancient dog breed surviving even today. It can be fetched somewhere in between $3,000-$8,500. It is believed to have developed from the wolf and was used to guard the Buddhist temples and palaces in central Asia, many years back. Known for dense double coat, it is a robustly built dog with pointed triangular ears on a broad skull.
4. Lowchen
Reputed as an exceptional house pet, Lowchen is a small breed of dog with notable locks of hair and aptitude for liveliness. It is as well known as the little lion and is registered as a non-sporting dog by the American Kennel Club. One who can afford anything in between $5000-$8000 can take back home a small cute Lowchen. It is a class of dog who hates to be alone, preferring the presence of humans and families, around. This attribute has proved it to be a companion dog throughout its history.
5. Rottweiler
Categorised among the most dangerous class of dogs in the world, the Rottweiler as well happens to be one among the top ten most expensive dog breeds with price ranging from &2000 to $8000. Besides its aggressive nature, it also possess the talent to carry out a number of task starting from being a police dog, therapy dog, service dog to a herder. It even belongs to one of the oldest herding breed and thus is used more for rescue and guarding purposes.
6. Tibetan Mastiff
With roots tracing back to nomadic cultures of China, Ladakh, Central Asia, Tibet and Nepal; the Tibetan Mastiff – an ancient family of domestic dogs, can cost you $2200-$7000, tagging it in the list of world's most expensive dog breeds. Gifted with kind temperament and double coat fur, it sums up to be a faithful watcher and a nocturnal sentry. Male Tibetan Mastiffs weights around 45-68 kg and can reach a height of 83 cm. Since they display fewer genetic health problems, the breed relatively has a longer life expectancy of 10-14 years.
7. Akita
Though Akita belongs to Japan, in today's date it is found all over the globe and can be afforded at a price tag ranging from $1500-$4500. Typified with plush tails, thick coats and powerful build and escorted by courageous personality, Akitas are either used as therapy dogs or in successful shows. But the breed has a history of sufferings from various genetic conditions and is susceptible to certain medicines. There has even been a debate concerning another breed of Akita found in the United States.
8. Pharaoh Hound
A national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta, the Pharaoh Hound is a breed that are traditionally meant for hunting purposes, thus the nickname – Rabbit Dog. One can domesticate it by selling out $2,500-$6500. Though it is an exuberant and fearless tracker outside, it is at the same time graceful and calmer while at home. Furthermore, the breed is known to be highly intelligent, sporadically stubborn and gets bored with cyclic commands.
9. Saluki
Saluki is a type of dog whose modern breeding though started since 1895; it has connections to the Bible, Avesta, Imperial China and Koran. Today it can be bought for $2500 and can be recognised by its slim and graceful body. Despite its feminine appearance, it can display an impressive amount of strength and tolerance. It is a sighthound and has travelled all over the earth starting from China, Caspian Sea and Sahara.
10. Irish Wolfhound
The last one to enter the list of expensive and best dog breeds in the world is none other than the Irish Wolfhound which comes for $1500-$2000. Known for commanding appearance, it is as well one amid the tallest dogs with a height of 32 – 30 inches. Though it is notable for personal traits and individualism they areonly rare instances of them becoming aggressive and mindless. Affection, devotion, patience and loyalty are few other characteristics that govern the breed.


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An elderly couple is proving that love is ageless.
Jean Rohloff, 91, and Jim Mongin, 97, tied the knot Saturday at an assisted living center. And their celebration of love turned into a community event that is inspiring many.
The pair lives at the Good Shepherd Assisted Living facility in Seymour, Wisconsin, according to Green Bay affiliate NBC26.
"I was calling bingo and that's where I saw him every week," Rohloff said. "I took him to the music in the park and he held my hand, and that's where it started."
Rohloff said, like most marriages, the couple started as friends, but after two years and a date, it turned into more when Mongin proposed five weeks ago.
"He called the next night and asked if I'd marry him," she said.
Friends and family gathered at the celebration, embracing the life lesson that came from their special day.
"Knowing that he's having fun, and he's loved, and he's living life to the fullest," said Cathy Zehms, Mongin's granddaughter.
Though the two have both been married before, their spouses have since passed on. Mongin said it didn't make sense to be alone now.
As for love advice, Mongin said to find someone like his new wife.
"She's just the perfect woman," he said. "She's very kind, she's always thinking of me and I'm always thinking about her."


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Islamabad, Aug 31:
Pakistan television channel Geo News came under attack early Sunday from a crowd of protestors, gathered in Islamabad, as they attacked the media office with stones.
As supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) marched towards the Prime Minister's House, some decided to take their anger out on the Geo News office where editorial and other staff were to cover the events as they unfolded, the TV channel reported.
The staff struggled to find a safe passage and finally managed to escape from the site.
Some stick-wielding protestors attacked the satellite van of Geo News. The staff, however, managed to escape after being surrounded by angry protestors, the report added.


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Just like a cheap spanner would drive any handyman mad, bad scissors or pincers can make aquarists livid!
To save your nerves and to make working on an aquarium fun, especially on a scaped one, JBL is launching a complete set of tools in the new JBL ProScape line. Even reigning aquascaping champions like Adrie Baumann or Jurijs Judjajews, who have already scaped with the new tools on JBL aquariums of over 1000 litres, are thrilled by the superior quality of the Japanese stainless steel with its precision cut.
The new JBL ProScape tool program includes scissors (straight, angled, wave and spring scissors), pincers (straight, angled, slim line) and a trowel for the granule. Absolutely crucial for Adrie Baumann, the world champion in acascaping, were the crosswise fluted tips of the pincers, which prevent the squeezing of the plant roots. A very special offer is lined up for the launch of the JBL ProScape tool range: Anybody who buys at least 3 JBL ProScape tools will get sent a professional waterproof tool bag (JBL Tool Bag).
More detailed information is available under: http://toolbag.proscape.de


text: When asked about what I do for a living by new friends and neighbors, I usually start with "urban designer," then drift towards "city planner," and usually end with, "sort of like architecture…" Or, during one those late Sunday evening angst moments while contemplating just what in the heck am I doing on this earth, I like to tell myself that I'm a maker of great places. Then Sunday's infinite theoretical possibilities and dreams butt up against Monday's unforgiving reality*, and I'm back to selling traditional neighborhood developments, form-based codes, consecutive-day charrettes, and mixed-use, walkable, urbanism to anyone willing to listen, which I enjoy immensely. [Read more…] about I'm a PlaceMaker. . .


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BikeRadar.com Gives Initial Impressions on Santa Cruz Bronson 650b
The Bronson is a bike that went through more iterations than most on its way to becoming a production model. Unless you've spent the past year living in a cave, you know that 650b (27.5in) wheels are shaking up the mountain bike market in ways that 29ers never did. The Bronson was caught in the middle of the wheel-size maelstrom midway through its development.
Santa Cruz Bicycles found themselves at a crossroads while developing the Bronson – the name refers to 104 Bronson Street, the company's longtime headquarters, from which they recently relocated. Company engineers set out to create a new 26in model similar to the well-regarded Blur LT, which, according to Santa Cruz, was getting long in the tooth.
The new bike would have 150mm of rear travel (10mm more than the Blur LT); a slacker, 67-degree head angle; a slightly lower bottom bracket (13.6in/345mm); longer top tubes across the four sizes; longer chainstays (17.3in/439mm) to improve high-speed stability; and a steeper, 73 degree seat tube angle.
The nagging question was: what size wheels should it have?
The company experimented with 26in and 650b test mules and, in the end, 650b wheels were deemed the diameter du jour.
- Fork: Fox Float 34 CTD
- Shock: Fox Float CTD
- Wheels: ENVE Composites AM rims laced to DT 240S hubs
- Tires: Maxxis High Roller 27.5×2.3in, Tubeless Ready, EXO casing
- Crankset: SRAM XX1 w/34T chainring
- Chainguide: e*thirteen XCX chain guide
- Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP
- Chain: SRAM XX1
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1
- Shifter: SRAM XX1
- Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail, 180mm front, 160mm rear
- Headset: Cane Creek 110
- Stem: Thomson, 70mm
- Handlebar: Easton Havoc Carbon, 750mm
- Grips: Lizard Skin Peaty
- Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Saddle: WTB Volt SLT Ti
If money were no object, our dream build would look very similar to what Santa Cruz offers for its top-shelf build. But for most of us, money is finite. Thankfully, there are more affordable builds starting at US$4,150 for the carbon Bronson and US$3,399 for the alloy version.
Early impressions
It should come as no surprise that the Bronson is a remarkable descender – the frame is stiff and the geometry is sorted. But what really surprised us was just how well-rounded the Bronson is; its climbing prowess is equally impressive. Admittedly, the lightweight 26.7lb (12.1kg) build helps in this department, but the Bronson's geometry and suspension also play a significant role. Save for long fireroad grinders, there's no need to flip the Pro Pedal lever from 'Descend' to 'Trail' or 'Climb'; the Bronson handles climbing and trail riding just fine with the shock wide open.
The VPP suspension feels quite refined, with very little pedal feedback. With a properly set up Fox Float CTD shock there is no discernible midstroke wallow – an unfortunate trait of some VPP bikes. The suspension does a commendable job of absorbing trail chatter, but performs better when tackling medium to large hits at high speeds.
We look forward to putting the Bronson through the ringer at several enduro races this season. Check back soon for a long-term review.
You can follow BikeRadar on Twitter at twitter.com/bikeradar and on Facebook at facebook.com/BikeRadar.
Read the entire article here: http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/santa-cruz-bronson-just-in-37339/
Santa Cruz Bikes offers a number of excellent kit and fork options for the Bronson. Please call Steed Cycles at 604-987-2168 and a member of the Steed Cycles Sales Team will be happy to walk you through all of the options and recommend the right bike for your intended use.


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How many Christians are really prepared to stand their ground when it comes to being bold for the Christian faith, especially in our culture that is increasingly turning against Christians and seeing them as the enemy? And how many Christians are willing to stand their ground even as they are accused by secularists of being intolerant or unloving?
Will we stand our ground for biblical truths when we are attacked for being judgmental because we stand for biblical marriage (one man and one woman)? And will we stand against murdering babies in their mother's wombs by abortion?
Will we have the courage of the great reformer Martin Luther, who despite the fact he knew he could be killed, stood before authorities 500 years ago and reportedly said: "Here I stand [on God's Word]; I can do no other; God help me"?
In fact, who would be prepared to be like those believers described in the Bible who stood their ground on God's Word? They were, according to Hebrews 11, "
tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth."
Last year, a football star and a hero to many, Tim Tebow, cancelled a speaking engagement at First Baptist Church in Dallas. Apparently, he bowed to political and professional pressure because the pastor of the church has taken a bold stand on biblical marriage: one man and one woman. Many in the secular press twisted the pastor's statements and (as they have done with us over and over), made false accusations, often using highly emotional language.
Dr. Al Mohler, president of Southern Seminary, commented on the cancellation:
Now, take out Tebow's name and insert your own. The massive moral shift taking shape around us is fast eliminating any neutral ground on this issue. Those celebrating the moral normalization of homosexuality will demand an answer from us all. Giglio [a pastor who was to have prayed at the presidential inauguration] and Tebow withdrew from controversial appearances, but they will not evade the demand to answer the fundamental question, and any Christian who will not join the moral revolution will be marginalized as a moral outlier in the larger society.
Dr. Mohler continued:
Evangelical Christians are now called upon to think strategically about what it means to speak truthfully and lovingly to a society that increasingly sees us as the moral outlaws. Clearly, we must watch our speech carefully, measuring every word for truth and tone and avoiding incendiary sound bites. We must also guard our hearts toward the persistent temptation towards self-righteousness. But, at the same time, even the most humble statement of biblical truth can now be turned into a sound bite described as hate speech and a refusal to affirm the normalization of homosexuality is turned into repulsive intolerance.
We now face no shortage of arguments for capitulation, but abandoning the truth of God's Word is not an option. We deny the gospel if we deny the sinfulness of sin. That sin. Every sin. Our sin. [1]
AiG's theme for the past year has been "Standing Our Ground; Rescuing Our Kids." Our emphasis will be to boldly stand on God's Word and help rescue our children from this evil generation.
My challenge to all of us is this: are we all prepared to be the Christian "heroes" God wants us to be, and stand our ground, regardless of how the culture may mock and attack us?
As Christians, we are instructed to:
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).
We need more Christian heroes like Dr. Duane Gish, a bold creationist who passed away as we were about to go to print.
Let's raise a generation that will stand boldly for God and His Word!
By Ken Ham
Ken Ham is the founder and president of Answers in Genesis–USA. He has edited and authored many books about the authority of God's Word and the impact of evolutionary thinking on our culture, including Already Compromised and The Lie. He was a featured speaker at the 2010 and 2014 Christian Heritage Conference; download his sessions here!
Used by permission of Answers in Genesis. Original article can be found here.
"The Carpenter," © 2009 Brandon Warren, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.
1. "Tebow's Big Fumble," by Dr. Al Mohler, posted February 22, 2013 to ChristianityToday.com


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Public Spend Forum is dedicated to public sector procurement and aims to be a global community and knowledge network for improving public procurement and the public sector market. In Europe alone, we are talking about well over a trillion Euros of money from taxpayers and citizens being spent by governments and public sector bodies. Worth doing well, you might consider.
Part of the PSF site is dedicated to Europe-related issues, and that is where you will find our articles and news stories from this week. It will require a one-off, quick registration to view them. Please join us – follow the links in the summaries below.
UK's New Health And Social Care Network - More Open Market For Suppliers
The Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) is a new data network for health and care organisations, across the UK; it is designed to help integrate and transform health and social care services by giving them access to, and enabling them to share, information more widely and efficiently. This replaces the existing network and the transition to the new digital service has begun. Here are some details on what NHS Digital is doing to provide guidance and advice to help the transition to HSCN - and of course there are two perspectives you can read on Spend Matters - here and here.
Tax Payer Rip-Offs - Could They Sweep A Left-Wing Government Into Power?
Peter gets onto his 'expounding plank' this week after listening to Jeremy Corbyn speaking to the CBI, which made him think how much of his content that we might have seen a few years ago as really quite "left-wing" or radical is now sounding more like common sense. The re-nationalisation of privatised industries being one example. That takes him onto the feeling that citizens are being ripped off by a small group of super-rich individuals and the firms (and indeed politicians) that support them, and how that mood could sweep Corbyn and the most left-wing government we have seen in the UK for 60 year or more into power.
Procuring For Agile In The Public Sector - Is It Already Too Late?
PSF member Martin Medforth, an experienced procurement consultant, posted his thoughts on whether there is actually such a thing as procurement for Agile, and if there is, can it exist within the public sector? He goes on to discuss: "One of the useful things about Agile methodology is that it breaks the traditional "iron triangle" of scope, cost, and schedule. Fundamentally only cost and schedule are fixed at the outset, with the detailed scope being worked out through a series of Sprints. However, this begs the question, 'how do we know what to procure if the full scope is not understood?' The very nature of the question though confuses traditional and agile methodologies. From a procurement point of view, we need to learn to be less concerned about what is in scope and more concerned about how the scope will be delivered.


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Welcome to the Property Sales in France website. Based in South-West France I offer a friendly and tailored service to all clients, buyers and sellers alike.
Purchasing a house in France can sometimes seem complicated, however I can help you every step of the way, from finding you a tailored list of properties to view, through to completing your sale and beginning your new life in France. I can also help you with arranging house insurance, a mortgage and setting up the services for your new home. My clients find that the careful support and guidance I offer as part of my standard service is invaluable. Please remember if I do not cover the area you are looking for I have associates who may, so drop me a line as asking costs nothing!
Download our House Buyers' Guide to learn a little more.
From providing valuations and market advice, to arranging help with the tests required to sell your house in France, we will guide and advise you every step of the way right through to completing the sale with the Notaire and after if you need us.
Please browse our properties for sale, or contact us directly.
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Having metal furniture, Home Furniture Online in Johannesburg instead of other materials such as wood and plastic, offers a lot of great benefits that are unique to metal material. Its use has become known and preferred by most people, Furniture Companies Near Me as it is made to be durable so that it can last for longer years as compared to the other materials. Other than its durability, it suits nearly every environment where it is placed. It makes it look elegant and attractive and it can make a good impression on the people around, especially when placed outside. It serves as a great attraction because, aside from durability, it comes with various styles that are unique.
When it comes to metal furniture, there are many types available that people can choose from depending on their purpose and their budget. If they want something that is for outdoor use, then they can choose aluminum. It is lightweight so that people can bring it easily from place to place. There is less hassle such that it can be brought out even without the help of other people. Kids can even carry it on their own as it s very light in weight. It is perfect for camping and picnics or other outside activities. People will be able to have a place where they can spend their time, while watching the beautiful scenery outside. Also, it is easy to bring it in the car as there are styles which are designed to fold up; it is space saving and it does not take much effort to bring.
A Review of Leather Italia Furniture
Along with durability, metal furniture is also known to provide elegance in the whole area, as it comes in different styles and designs that are unique. It can be a great attraction that everybody will love. Not only that, it is strong and it can last for longer years. Though, Wooden Bedroom Furniture proper care is still needed as it can be rusted, depending on the type of material used. If it is taken great care of, it will be sure to last and bring enjoyment for many long years.
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There is a large selection of oaks, pines and hardwoods to construct furniture out of, and with the addition of hybrids and other genetically engineered lumber, it is getting harder to determine what type of wood your furniture is made out of. This article will give you clues on how to determine what type of furniture you prefer and what wood is best for certain types of furniture units.
The classic-designed Greene & Greene furniture is usually constructed from solid mahogany. This type of wood usually has a straight grain and bears a reddish-brown color that darkens over time. Mahogany is very durable and is many times used in the construction of boats; it is also among the most expensive types of wood. There is one type of mahogany that is of inferior quality known as Philippine mahogany; this wood is inexpensive, soft, and not very durable. The only acceptable form of this wood would be when it is used as a top, decorative layer on plywood.
White Oak
Authentic Mission style furniture is constructed from solid quarter sawn White Oak. White Oak is known as being "barrel tight" because of the fiber that grows within the tree that makes it strong enough to prevent leaking (for example) through a barrel. Other reliable solid oak includes Siberian oak and American Red Oak. The unique specks that make quarter sawn oak so valuable are actually protein that run perpendicular to growth rings on a lumber log. This protein makes the wood stronger as well as gives it a distinctive aesthetic. The most productive craftsmen, the Amish, hand pick the lumber to go into a unit and the parts that are left over are many times used for drawer sides.
Plywood is often used in modern furniture as well. It is a panel made up of multiple layers sometimes including particle wood and solid wood. The layers are not very thick, only about a few millimeters and they are layered in different directions to make it stronger. Plywood is also very good as sides on a drawer because of its sturdiness and is usually pretty inexpensive.
Lastly, although usually frowned upon, veneer is not as bad as it is made out to be. It is great for pieces that won't get much use and can be very good-looking. Many times what causes veneer to be of poor quality is the construction of it. It is recommended to purchase furniture that does not require assembly. If you notice that the furniture is constructed of veneer and only features that decorative layer of veneer on one side, be prepared to not have that piece for very long. When moisture is absorbed by wood unevenly on one side only, it will swell and the board will warp. Even solid wood needs to be finished on both sides to prevent warping.
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Furniture making was already around during 3000 BC, wherein furniture was found in a preserved village located in Orkney, Scotland. Within this broad definition, humans have been able to improve the design of furniture. The concept of form gradually improves through the ages. Furniture is considered as a form of decorative art, wherein the artist thinks of a design and brings it to life by making furniture that can represent his idea.
During the Classical Era, archaeologists were able to find tables and inlaid serving stands dated 8th Century BC in Gordion, Turkey. This was also the time were they discovered the earliest surviving carpet in Siberia. Ancient Egyptian furniture includes beds, boxes and chairs dating from 1550 to 1200 BC. Furniture making was also present in Ancient Greece with furniture dating from 2nd millennium BC to 18th century. Beds and chairs are preserved by images in Greek vases.
Wood was the dominant raw material in making furniture thus the furniture was usually heavy and ornamented with carved designs. During the time of early modern Europe, furniture making was a blast. During the 17th century, both Southern and Northern Europe was characterized by opulent and often gilded Baroque designs. Palladianism was a style that belonged to Great Britain while the Rococo and Neoclassicism are common in Western Europe.
By the year 1860s, the Rococo fad has subsided and the Renaissance Revival became fashionable to the masses. The design had a new twist which the masses came to like. Reform and revolution in the art of furniture was very evident which marks the turn of the century.
After World War II, some furniture makers make use of other materials such as metals and plastics. They collaborated on a new design which was the so-called Eames chair and Ottoman, composed of curved molded plywood with deeply padded upholstery. Modernism in terms of furniture was introduced during the first three quarters of the twentieth century. Furniture designers all worked to attain the Modernist idiom. This is also the time were the Transitional furniture was introduced to fill the gap between Traditional furniture and Modern furniture.
During the year of 1980s, the styles of the furniture had so proliferated that literally hundreds of examples existed. The positive aspect of this stylistic era was the enormous range of choice it offered, from classic modern to high-tech industrial furnishings. Live-edge was introduced as one unique outgrowth of post-modern furniture design, which incorporates the natural edge of the wood blending it with the design if the furniture. Asian furniture has a quite distinct history in terms of form and designs. The Chinese uses the uncarved wood and bamboo. This is very evident in China because of its incredible and diverse history. Furniture can represent one dynasty to the next. Traditional Japanese furniture is well known for its minimalist style, high-quality craftsmanship. They use wood grain instead of painting and lacquer thinner. Chest designs are elaborated with decorative iron work. Furniture is here to stay because it will never disappear nor vanish. It is part of our life and culture.


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The drive there took a lot longer then we had hoped, even though we got on the road early because pretty much the entire drive looked like this..
That was until we crossed into Canada and then it basically turned to ice.. EVERYWHERE. We got on the 403 having a few exits to go and it was a nightmare. This was the first time though I could honestly see the speed or lack there of being justified! The roads were a nightmare, literally skating rinks! I was never so happy to park that truck and get out... on to ice. Ugh.
They definitely had quite a bit of snow there, more than I had seen all winter I will tell you that much. I thought I would share some pictures, if you have had enough of that miserable white stuff though just close your eyes and scroll on by!
You would never know there was a pool hiding somewhere there.
Miserable icy.. everything!
Honestly the snow that I have been talking about in NC, that beautiful white fluffy stuff that lasts a day or two and then graciously goes away before we have time to get sick of it.. this was not the same thing! This was slippery and cold, miserable and just plain dangerous! Having said that Friday, our first full day there it was actually pretty nice! Naturally it didn't last and miserable COLD winds set in and the temperature just kept dropping.
Naturally being home it was great to be able to see everyone, and as you can see Jason took it to the extreme with his favorite little buddy.
Friday night Jason was super tired, and had indulged in a few beers, but when he saw RJ there was no going to bed! They played and chatted and ended up falling asleep together all snug on the floor! Haha truth be told I think RJ was the only one all that comfortable! Jason has a special spot for RJ, good thing RJ ate it up or I bet Jason would have pissed him off! haha!
Saturday morning Jason and my Dad went ice fishing for the day! This was basically the purpose of our trip home and although they ended up being one man down they had the best day! They caught HUGE perch (honestly I don't know what constitutes "HUGE" in the way of fish but I am taking their word for it). I didn't hear from Jason all day which I hadn't expected too due to our sketchy Canadian service and his being out on the middle of a frozen lake. On the way home he text me and said they caught giant fish and were going to be on the news. I don't know why but instead of just believing him I assumed he was just screwing with me and they had caught nothing. Turns out the joke was on me because not only did they catch a ton of big fish they were actually ON THE NEWS! I honestly couldn't believe it when it came on.... "Father & Son in law have a great day on the lake" - haha! Needless to say they were pretty thrilled! So were the rest of us when we ate it the next day!
We really just spend the rest of the time visiting, it was our intentions to leave on Tuesday I had thought but we ended up staying until Wednesday! I think it was a good choice to leave then as people were getting sick (damn flu!) and the weather was taking a turn for the worst! We woke up to -13F (UNREAL) and hit the road bright and early! The border patrol officer crossing into Buffalo asked us why we chose North Carolina as a home base and I had two words for him.. MUCH WARMER! The drive started out fine and turned into this...
Thanks PA, you're a gem!
We stopped in Pittsburgh at IKEA and did some touring around there and got a desk! The rest of the drive home we had decent weather and it was pretty uneventful however VERY VERY LONG! I tell ya one thing I DO NOT miss road trips at all... In Virginia I was MISERABLE! I just wanted to be home, I was sick of being in the car, sick of driving, sick of sitting, sick of everything basically! We stopped and had something to eat and walked around and that made me and my attitude tolerable for the rest of the trip! I was never so happy to see the North Carolina state line though.
Bad pictures of Pilot Mountain through a dirty wind shield!
We got home late and just unpacked and got in bed! It had been such a long day that all I could think about was getting into OUR bed and going to sleep! I wanted to watch Criminal Minds but with the delays because of the basketball game that didn't happen! Hopefully today!
Yesterday we were out all day, literally! We had a bunch of running around to do and it took a lot longer then we had hoped. We were mostly on the hunt for a rug for the office space as we were anticipating putting the desk together.
When we got home last night I started dinner while Jason got to work on the desk... Poor guy.
I was overwhelmed just looking at it.
So we got the desk together and Jason isn't in love with it.. that sucks but I'm not totally surprised. After all of this.. we are keeping it. I mean I like it, that's whats counts right?
Then we decided to put the rug down, this didn't end well.
I really do like the colors, but Jason HATES HATES the pattern and honestly the tan background isn't exactly tan and I decided it looked dirty and I just cant have that, so we are taking it back.. right now!
So I am running out the door as we speak, hopefully we will find some stuff for the office today because last night I went to bed really discouraged!
I hope all of you in the North are staying warm, my Mom sent me the weather there this morning and I wanted to cry for her!


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I've been trying to get my PK up and running with TSP. I followed all the previous postings on here, and the Korg forum about farmpad etc. I wrote my own config.txt with one scene and made each pad the same note and midi 3 for the midi fighter mapping.
I also have set the in/out as farmpad in TSP pref. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Anyone who has this working wanna share their config with me maybe?
It would be greatly appreciated. All I want to do right now is get the KP to work like a Midi Fighter, and maybe get the xy to be wet/dry chained effect too.
Thanks guys!
This site rocks btw. I'm literally in my first week of playing with all this stuff, and already so addicted!
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So ask yourself this question: WHAT IS MY "STORY?" and WHAT PART OF IT AM I READY TO LET IT GO THIS YEAR? (Some examples might be, "I am the 'good girl,'" or "I am the 'black sheep of the family.'")
As a way to let go of the part of the story that no longer fits, we did an exercise from the book, Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping called The Three Letters Process. In this exercise you write three letters (that you DO NOT send) to someone who you feel has wronged you or in some way treated you badly. Choose someone who has been significant in your life and whom you feel forgiving might help to release you from your old story.
Afterwards we all came back together to share.
- Do some kind of a "release" ritual by burning the letters you wrote or shredding them. (Alternatively, you may want to put them some place safe where you can come back to them in a few months or years to see how things have shifted and changed for you.)
- Notice any changes in your relationship with the person you wrote the letters to. Does it feel like things have shifted? How? Do you feel differently about this person? Are the feelings stronger or less strong now? Journal about these feelings if you would like.


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Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 AC3200 Wireless Router Review (Page 6)
File Transfer Speeds
In our file transfer test, we use a single 4GB ISO file and transfer it from test system one to our second test system via the network. To eliminate any bottlenecks, each system is utilizing a Corsair Neutron 256GB SSD.
File transfer testing went quite well for the Nighthawk X6.
LAN-to-LAN transfers came in at 111 MB/s, while the 2.4GHz band was able to produce 15 MB/s and 28 MB/s, respectively. Over on the 5GHz band, we touched 85 MB/s with 802.11ac, while the 20 and 40 MHz bands came in at 26 MB/s and 48.7 MB/s, respectively.
Final Thoughts
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 wireless router is quite a beast. In fact, the normal shelf I set my router on didn't have enough room to deploy the antennas fully when setting it up. Not that it's a bad thing, but do make sure you have enough room wherever you plan to setup the X6.
Build quality of the X6 was fantastic, and like the R7000, it's quite heavy. All the plastic feel strong and the activity LEDs, while being a bit bright at night can be shutoff via a switch on the back of the unit.
Performance of the router was on par with expectations, in most of our testing the router performed right with solutions tested previously, while being a step ahead of the previous R7000 in most situations. LAN to LAN and LAN to WAN allowed the router to reach full potential of gigabit Ethernet, while 2.4GHz wireless carried a good amount of range, while besting the performance of the original Nighthawk.
5GHz while having two bands performed great, we had range on par with most routers on the market, and throughput was right with the top routers in our charts.
Perhaps the best feature of the X6 is the dual 5GHz bands. While most of us enjoy having legacy devices, it's great to know your network won't have to suffer. The Nighthawk X6 is what I call a transition router, with legacy 2.4GHz devices having their very own band, and then having two separate 5GHz bands, allowing you to use 5GHz 802.11n, at the same time with 802.11ac, without bottlenecking the AC devices.
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The answer is no you cannot liquidate your own company, because you need to be a licensed insolvency practitioner to liquidate a company!
So how do you quickly get your company liquidated?
If the company IS insolvent then the company directors need to decide if the business is viable. If it is not, it should be quickly liquidated.
Here are the 5 steps you need to go through:
Step 1 Find a Liquidator.We can help as we have a number of insolvency practitioners across the UK. Uniquely to KSA YOU can speak to one of our IPs TODAY, if you call in business hours on 08009700539. It is not possible to liquidate your own company, as the law just doesn't allow it.
Step 2 - Pass details of any company assets over to the proposed liquidator, and our valuers may get these valued. This will independently set the value of the assets for going to auction, or you may wish to buy them.
Step 3 Let us know who the company owes money to (creditors). KSA will write to them all to let them know whats happening and tell them that a creditors meeting will be held. The meeting can now be held online or phone as from 6th April 2017, physical meetings are no longer mandatory. This will quickly remove creditor pressure from YOU and they will start talking to KSA instead!
Step 4 Give us all company information and books and records. KSA will give you a list of all the information we need in order to liquidate your company. This information will allow us to prepare the necessary reports for the creditors.
Step 5 A company director needs to "chair the meeting of creditors". In actual fact the liquidator will run the meeting but you or one of your directors must attend it by law. The meeting of creditors is usually a simple short meeting with no one attending.
Call KSA now and we will get you talking to an insolvency practitioner today!
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Science Policy Weekly Roundup: March 16, 2018
Share the importance of your research in an op-ed
Join the ASBMB in advocating for the importance of research funding from March 19 to April 11 by writing an op-ed for your local paper. Op-eds help your legislators understand the importance of research and how it affects their constituents. Watch our webinar on how to write an op-ed, and then sign up here to make your voice heard.
Lawmakers disagree on details of budget as government shutdown looms, again
Congressional Democrats and Republicans disagree on whether to fund several programs in the federal budget as they iron out details on a two-year agreement that would add an additional $143 billion to the federal budget. The disputes are over funding Planned Parenthood, a U.S.-Mexico border wall, and a tunnel between New Jersey and New York that President Donald Trump seeks to block. Congress has until March 23 to pass a budget before another government shutdown. Read more here.
Columbia University won't say exactly why neuroscientist was sacked
After revealing that neuroscientist Thomas Jessell would be let go and his lab shut down, Columbia University said in a short statement that a university investigation had "revealed serious violations of (u)niversity policies … governing the behavior of faculty members." A statement by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, meanwhile, noted that the dismissal was "unrelated to review of his science." Both institutions have come under fire for refusing to disclose the nature of Jessell's offenses, which many scientists have speculated were sexual in nature. In the wake of the #metoo movement, universities and science institutions are still developing policies and guidelines for dealing with and investigating sexual misconduct and harassment allegations. Read more here.
Male LGBQ undergrads less likely to stay in STEM than straight peers
A recent study showed that undergraduate males identifying as LBGQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer) wareere less likely to stay in science, technology, engineering and math fields than their heterosexual counterparts. While the study didn't provide reasons for the lower retention rate for LBGQ males, the authors suggested that a hostile work environment may be one factor. Read more here.


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Diet plan refers to the consumption of food and nourishment for the development and upkeep of the body. Diet professionals or nutritionists take into consideration a diet as a balanced meal that contains ideal portions of all nutrients.
A great diet assists a person to sustain health. Health and fitness is the general well being of the body. Diet is a therefore a fundamental part of physical fitness.
What Is a Good Diet
A good diet regimen is among one of the methods to increase your overall health. Adding some exercise and healthy high protein snacks on a regular basis is the other part of the equation to make your diet work for you. Fitness protocols consist of a combination of exercises and a balanced diet plan. Both these facets go together and also thus, fitness can not be achieved by complying with only one of them. You can go on a diet and lose weight but the weight comes off slower and over the long run of six months to a year the muscles you put on will increase your metabolism. This increase in metabolism causes fat to be burned off faster.
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VL66 is a classic office chair from the 1960s and was designed by Vermund Larsen, who was a pioneer in ergonomic office chairs. In 1962, Vermund Larsen developed Europe's first chair with automatic height adjustment in the form of a gas spring system, a system that has been used worldwide ever since.
The first VL66 was originally launched in 1962. It had a wooden seat and back, but a padded version with Hallingdal upholstery was introduced in 1966.
Throughout the 1960s, the VL66 was popular at many workplaces. It is a durable office chair with leather reinforcement in the most exposed places.
VL66 still has the classic design from 1966, with a chrome frame and Hallingdal upholstery.
VL66, a classic VERMUND chair, has been relaunched for modern use. Its original form has been kept, though the chair initially was launched with a wooden seat and back.
A padded version fitted with Hallingdal upholstery fabric was released in 1966.
Today the classic Hallingdal fabric remains timeless, as does the original VL66 chair from that time.
See some of our beautiful VL66 office chars below
TEXTILE: Vacuum the chair with a furniture brush or use a clean wrung-out cloth or sponge.
LEATHER: Vacuum leather with a soft brush regularly, to keep the surface of the leather clean and free from dust. Avoid the use of cleaning products. Never place leather furniture in direct sunlight or up against a radiator. This can fade the color and dry out the leather. The use of care products is at your own risk.
FRAME: Wipe the aluminum regularly with a wrung-out cloth. Do not use cleaning products.


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11 December - Police help keep Peter Craske's name in the headlines until election time
I'm still working through old emails and a week old comment says that Bonkers
is hard to get into. The complaint is not one of site navigation but that only long
term readers will understand how an individual blog fits into the bigger
picture. That is probably true and if I think of a solution I'll implement it.
New readers might do worse than look at some of the old Home pages all of which have been salted away. (Go to Site map and scroll down to the very end.) Together they shed light on some of Bexley council's worst excesses.
Two emails say I should recruit a team to run the blog. I can't see that working either, I get spammers daily pleading to be allowed to write articles for BiB but no locals are silly enough to get involved in the nuts and bolts. Even if they did, how could the editorial consistency and integrity be maintained? I think I am trapped.
A subject that frequently crops up, known to old timers as 'the obscene blog', might be a mystery to newcomers. It is, despite the odds, not yet dead after 31 months. Some people are hoping it can be kept alive until next Spring because there is a plan afoot to drop a summary of the case through every letter box in the Sidcup and Lamorbey ward before the election. The subject is in need of a small update but first, for new readers…
• In May 2011 someone posted obscenities on the web under my name. The content made it obvious it was the work of someone at Bexley council.
• The matter was reported to Teresa O'Neill and Will Tuckley and a couple of hours later the filth disappeared. They subsequently said that was pure coincidence.
• The police were reluctant to accept a crime report but did so on 8th June only to say ten weeks later that they were unable to investigate due to lack of evidence.
• When questioned the police refused to discuss the matter claiming it was not in the public interest.
• A formal complaint went to the Met. Commissioner covering the period June to August 2011 and at the end of 2012 (yes 2012 not 2011) Sergeant Michelle Gower from the Directorate of Professional Standards said Bexley police had done a pretty much perfect job.
• That verdict was challenged and the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) agreed that Sergeant Gower's report was what most people would call a whitewash. The original complaint is now being reinvestigated and the outcome is not yet known.
So here we are almost in 2014 and the police are still investigating their own August 2011 decision to bury Bexley council's crime as soon as they decently could.
After that date, pressure from two local MPs ensured the case was reopened. The police say that the MPs had little to do with it and the real reason was new evidence which came to light. Before the end of 2011 the depraved blog had been traced to an IP address used by Bexley Conservative councillor Peter Craske. However that renewed investigation hit the buffers too. According to the police it failed because of political interference and ultimately lack of evidence.
One reason for the latter might be the police's decision to wait from the Autumn of 2011 to 21st June 2012 before conducting any search of councillor Craske's premises. The police's excuse was that they spent all that time making sure I had not somehow set up councillor Craske by some ingenious high-tech method well beyond my skillset. Why it took about eight months and did not involve interviewing me is one of life's mysteries.
So that's the background, here's the new stuff.
A letter received from the IPCC yesterday said that a complaint covering the period September 2011 to January 2013 centred on the political interference and the search warrant delay is now with the Metropolitan Police. It would appear that under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 the police are allowed to make the decision whether they or the IPCC is the appropriate body for new complaints. Presumably whoever drafted that Act must have been under the illusion that the police are as pure as the driven snow.
The second complaint stars Chief Superintendent Victor Olisa and several officers who misled me through most of 2012, the earlier complaint featured his predecessor Dave Stringer et al.
Three years spent seeking an honest response from the police might seem a lot but my daughter and her partner have been at it for 26 years. On the other hand I suppose ensuring a critic placed his head in the path of a swinging axe is in a different league from protecting a councillor. As far as I know, even Teresa O'Neill has not hired an axeman yet. #justice4daniel for the relevant Twitter feed.


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Membership Application
All LTA members and volunteers must read and understand the terms listed in the Release of Liability form prior to participation.
The form is: LORD CREEK FARM, LYME TRAIL ASSOCIATION & TRAILS EDGE FARM – ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE FROM LIABILITY & INDEMNIFICATION. You are required to read this form prior to submitting for membership. You will receive a hard copy of the form in your Fulfillment package, make sure you read it, understand it, sign it, and return it to the LTA (in the enclosed envelope). If you have questions regarding the Release of Liability form please contact us at email@example.com
Step Two: Decide which membership level and how to pay for it
We are excited to have you join us. It is important to note: All memberships require the $35.00 base membership fee. The base fee provides you and your family with "foot" access to the trails. If you want to add "hoof" access, you need to select the appropriate equestrian membership. If an equestrian membership is selected, non-equestrian family members will have "foot" access to the trails. When creating a membership for a family, please ensure to follow the instructions you are provided in your registration email. Pay online or pay by check. Follow the instructions below.
Sign up Via Online Information - Credit card, PayPal, or Check
To sign up online, first select one of the membership levels listed below and complete the sign up process (the site will walk you through the steps). You can pay online (credit card or PayPal) or you can opt to send in a check.
Credit card or PayPal: We use PayPal to ensure online payments are secure. It is important that you are aware that you do not have to have or use a PayPal account to pay for your membership online. If you opt to pay by credit card (and not via a PayPal account) your credit card payment will be processed normally, however you will see references to PayPal on invoice information.
Check: If you are signing up online, yet you prefer to pay by check, stop the online registration process once you have clicked the "Confirm and proceed with payment" button. At this point you will see (in the lower right screen) a reference to a balance due and that the Membership application is pending. We will email you an invoice for payment. Send your check to Lyme Trail Association 95 Cove Road Lyme CT. 06371. Once we have received your payment we will process the invoice and email you with additional information.
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If you prefer to mail in your membership application and payment, print the membership (form below), fill it out, and mail it and a check to us with your signed release forms. Mail your application, check, and forms to: Lyme Trail Association, 95 Cove Road, Lyme CT 06371. Once we have received your payment we will process the invoice and email you with additional information.
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Payment: Access to the trails is for members only (due to liabilities), you can obtain a "Day Membership" by making a $25.00 payment to the LTA. You can pay via online (follow instructions above for credit card or PayPal) by clicking on the Day Visitor/Donation tab or you can leave a check in the drop box at the LTA kiosk in the parking area. Please ensure to leave a copy of the signed liability form (at the LTA kiosk). If you are visiting with an equine friend, you will also need to leave a copy (at the kiosk) of proof of Rabies and Coggins.


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Great Post on Yahoo Small Business – Content Marketing: The Oldest Trick in the Book
I am always suspect of how the media and industry define new and trendy nomenclature. When I first heard "content marketing", I have to admit the hair on the back of my neck stood up just a little bit. Isn't that what we've always done. Tell a story, share an engaging image, a political poster that's meant to inspire you to take an action…on and on. All content marketing.
Lindsay's point here is about trust; that somehow that is the differentiator. I feel it has always been about trust. Did anyone in the early days of advertising NOT sniff out the snake oil salesman's message or poster? Maybe we are more attune to it now (certainly the youth/digital natives are). However, there really is a sucker born every minute…and there still is. How many times as a digital marketer are you solicited on a weekly basis from some shady company from Florida with the promise on "increasing conversions"? There are more snakes than ever. Trust has always ruled the day.
This is a great post from Lindsay Bell that should get a good conversation going, here is the link –
Content Marketing: The Oldest Trick in the Book