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Helions Gospel Hall is situated in Haverhill Road, close to Slate Hall Farm.
Gospel service at 6.30pm every Sunday; all are welcome.
Explorers for children aged 4 and over, every Monday 6.30 - 7.30pm in term time.
For further information and details of other services please contact Jonathan Ramsey on 730 230 or Brian Howden on 01799 585 020, or visit the Gospel Hall's website here.


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When you think it is time to downsize it often is too late.
Many people find themselves too overwhelmed with the process of uncluttering and getting rid of items; which can feel insurmountable. Often it doesn't happen, and people stay in a house that doesn't suit their needs.
This becomes more apparent with stairs and mobility issues.
Many times when downsizing, we look at the budget first based on the specifics of the house the customer is looking for: What is your lifestyle? Will you be entertaining or hosting Thanksgiving? Do you need an area to extend the table?
Another aspect to consider is condo versus residential home. People are drawn to condos because they want all the lawn and snow services of taken care of. But in a home, with lawn and snow service, they can achieve the same outcome at a lower price.
When looking for a new home to downsize to, it is important to be familiar with the new property, which could easily be done with an inspection — the last thing you need is a large financial surprise in the first year.
Also to consider when it is time to downsize, is the proximity you want to live to family members, doctors and social activities. The importance of community is not to be discounted.
We always welcome any questions or concerns about downsizing.

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Didn't think Thai cuisine could get any better? Think again. At Chalawan in Collingwood, they're setting out to to offer you flavours and textures you've never experienced before, and in-the-know foodies are quickly catching on. From exotic cocktails to gourmet desserts, this restaurant impresses from the start to the finish. And it's not only the food making Chalawan such a hit – the setting at Chalawan is stunning, complete with exposed brick walls, wooden beams and shining tiles giving the place a unique feeling all its own. Named after an extinct Thai reptile about which so many folk tales have been told, the restaurant feels as unique as the legend itself. Take advantage of the most stunning Thai food Melbourne has to offer by making your way to this otherworldly Smith Street restaurant ASAP.
Funky Thai restaurant. Absolutely gorgeous food and nice venue. Cocktails were great too. Worth checking out the specials on the board. Would definitely return and recommend.
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by ROWENA OREJANA
Initial results of a survey commissioned by the Catholic Enquiry Centre show there is a need among Catholic enquirers for further catechesis in the faith.
In the first research conducted by the CEC on their enquirers, the data gathered show a younger set of enquirers about the Catholic faith. The opt-in anonymous survey conducted
by Research NZ started in August 2014 and will go on for a year.
CEC director Fr Allan Jones, SM, said it seemed they were reaching people younger than their target market, partial results of the survey showed.
Fr Jones said 200 out of 1300 enquirers who have responded to CEC's advertising on television and online, as well as those who ordered booklets, took part in the survey. He presented
the findings to the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference in March.
"The age of enquirers is quite interesting. It's younger than we realised or knew until now," he said.
From the partial results, CEC learned that 80 per cent of enquirers are aged between 15 and 39, younger than the 25 to 49 age range they had been targeting.
Almost half of the 200 respondents were Catholics (48%), followed by Christians (31%) and non-Christian or no religion (25%).
"The point is most of the inquirers are Catholics. So that is one of the conversation questions we had with the bishops in March. Why are Catholics wanting more information on the
Catholic faith? What's that saying about information available in the diocese or in the parishes?" he said. "There's a whole lot of factors there."
Fr Jones said people may be private about their spiritual life and may find it easier to ring
him because a phone call affords immediacy and anonymity.
"It may also reflect the First World, West, postmodern thing where everyone does what they
want to do where they want to do it. Just at home and go online rather than go to a class," he
He said two-thirds of the enquirers have places of worship. "They are not totally lost from that point of view, but they are looking for more," he said.
"There's plenty of food for thought as to how CEC needs to respond to these applications in a pastoral and helpful way, and we will do that, but it's not just us, I don't think. That's sort of what came through with the bishops," he said.
Fr Jones said a qualitative survey is in the pipeline. "At the moment we are trying to get a really robust sample. Once we get the trend settled in this quantitative level, maybe we can ask people we do know signed up or people who have applied for the books, if they are willing to participate in a qualitative survey," he said.
Enquirer ethnicity was broken down as 64 per cent European, 13 per cent Maori, 8 per cent Pasifika, 14 per cent Asian and 18 per cent other.
Fr Jones said the survey confirmed that the best way to reach people is through Internet and television ads. To this end, the centre is launching search words in their Google Ad Words
and Google Search and Display Network that are geared towards human aspirations rather than
specifically Catholic or Christian words.
"One of which is grief. And the other search is for happiness. Around those two key words we are launching two new search and display sub-sites so that it is not just reaching Catholics or Christians through Catholic or Christian words, but also people in search of these aspirations: 'I want to deal with my grief. I want to be happy,'" he explained.
Fr Jones said the key thing with the centre is that the ball is always in the court of the enquirer. They take the risk and put their trust in the CEC.
"It's a tender moment of interaction between the person and the Enquiry Centre in their search for Christ in their lives. It's a person's search for Christ being honoured and shepherded in the right way. We're not just dealing with numbers and figures. We're dealing with people in their journey for God," he said.
He called on people to pray for the centre as well as donate to the cause. "It's what we're built on: charity, the charity of prayer and the charity of donations. And that's the outreach
of the Church at it's best, isn't it?" he suggested.
Catholic enquirers younger than expected
by ROWENA OREJANA
It would have been fascinating to be privy to the "conversation questions we had with the bishops".
Anyone who still has a morsel of honesty acknowledges that our "Catholic" school teachers and our parish priests have abstained from teaching Catholic faith and, especially, morality for apprx a generation now. Indeed "Catholic" schools have made a practice of undermining the teaching of the Church.
Earlier this year, our bishops shocked us by producing a document, The Catholic Education of School Age Children, which acknowledged the disaster of our schools, and wherein they promised to put things right.
That document doesn't seem to have been given a lot of attention, however.
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DVD Review: Camp X-Ray
Camp X-Ray follows a young female soldier (Kristen Stewart), on her first deployment, ready to prove herself, at the detention camp in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Writer-director Peter Sattler sets his story against the clinical day to day operational detail of keeping the prisoners, sorry, detainees, alive whilst living a life of limbo.
Sattler's purpose seems to be to throw some political questions in the air, whilst at the same time dealing with issues of power, sexism and injustice. Camp X-Ray's problems come two fold. Focusing on the bland, inane lives that both detainees and soldiers endure, essentially makes for a bland, inane experience for the viewer.
Fortunately, this kind of film is ripe for some fascinating character study, especially when Stewart's character forms a kind of friendship with one of the detainees. However Sattler seems incapable of developing either character and instead we get to see Stewart as a female solider out for her depth and learning nothing.


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BLOOMFIELD – The sixth-seeded Bloomfield High School varsity football team lost at third-seeded Hackenack, 21-0, in the first round of the state North Jersey Section 1, Group 5 playoffs on Friday, Nov. 13.
Seniors Matthew Gaime and Jeff Siceron each had eight tackles, and junior Danny Carter, junior Barak Pipkins and senior Lowell Kelly-Gamble each had seven tackles for the Bengals. Kelly-Gamble also had a sack.
The Bengals, with a 5-4 record, will host Montclair on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. in the season finale.


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The Granary
If you are looking for a unique location to hold an individual country wedding then the Granary will be perfect for you. Inside the house there is plenty of room for the bride and her special bridesmaids to stay for the night before the wedding, and the night of the event.
Outside we have Willow Lawn, plus Owl and Swan Islands. Willow lawn is the perfect space for a rectangular wedding marquee from which you could host your wedding breakfast.
Swan island is the perfect place for your guests to camp. An idyllic willow fringed private island can host your friends who wish to get away from it all for a night or two whilst celebrating your big day. Our resident swans will be gliding past when they wake. Granary bell tents are available to hire or guests may bring their own for a modest fee.
Owl island is much larger and wilder and can form an interesting canvas for a festival style arrangement. Teepee and stretch marquees fit amongst the hidden lawns and secret corners, or they can form a backdrop for different areas which can play host to a cigar or ice cream bar, chill out zone, different dance floors or whatever takes your fancy.
There are many picturesque spots to capture your special wedding photos and create lasting memories of your idyllic day at the Granary.
The Granary have a civil ceremony licence from June 2018.
You can find out more about The Granary here or and for more information on utilising this venue please contact Susan Fenner on 01778 349 512. Alternatively you can contact Susan via email on firstname.lastname@example.com
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
Fidel Castro is dead
RIP doesn't seem appropriate for a guy who should have gotten the Ceaușescu treatment. Castro will have to hope his Maker is more merciful than he ever was. A reminder of who Fidel Castro really was seems in order. A good place to start is the
Babalu Blog
; there's plenty at the link.
Meanwhile, it's also worth remembering this photo, in which Castro's brother Raul blindfolding a man about to be murdered by one of his brother's firing squads:
Monsters, Inc.
I'm also certain you will see the name of the dictator Castro overthrew, Fulgencio Batista, thrown around as someone who was worse. Batista was a monster, yes, but a tyrant is a tyrant. Life in Cuba won't change appreciably until Raul Castro and his partners in tyranny are gone. I hope that day arrives soon.
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If signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging and loss of skin volume are wearing on your self-confidence, injectable cosmetic treatments like Botox® and dermal fillers can improve your appearance. At East Side Medical Practice in New York City's Manhattan, Liliya Shikh, RN will customize cosmetic services to help you look and feel great. Call or schedule an appointment online today.
Botox is an FDA-approved injectable cosmetic treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on your forehead and crow's feet around your eyes. Botox is derived from the botulinum toxin and works by temporarily paralyzing the small muscles that contract and pull your skin into facial expressions.
Your wrinkles develop as your skin loses elasticity and is less able to spring back into place after forming these expressions, such as smiling and frowning. When you have Botox injections, your muscles stop moving, and the skin covering them relaxes, reducing the appearance of your wrinkles.
Like Botox, dermal fillers are injectable cosmetic treatments that improve the appearance of your skin. However, dermal fillers are gels made from hyaluronic acid, collagen, and other synthetic materials that mimic substances found naturally in your body.
Your aesthetic specialist injects dermal fillers into your skin to restore lost volume in your lips and to contour your cheeks. They can also fill in deep wrinkles and lines as well as depressed scars.
When you have a Botox or dermal filler treatment, your aesthetic specialist examines and cleanses your face. If you're squeamish about needles or have sensitive skin, you can request a cold compress or a topical numbing cream to reduce any discomfort.
Then, the doctor begins making injections. Botox injections are typically completed in 10-20 minutes. Dermal fillers take a little more time as your doctor needs to stop frequently to examine the progress and gently massage the filler into place.
You'll notice the effects of Botox within 24-48 hours as your skin relaxes. The results of dermal fillers are immediately apparent. Both Botox and dermal fillers have temporary effects, and you need occasional touch-up treatments to maintain your smooth skin and youthful appearance.
Your doctor provides customized advice on how you should take care of your skin after a cosmetic treatment. In general, you should gently apply cleansers and moisturizers to your face. You should always wear sunscreen, as the harmful UV rays in the sun contribute significantly to collagen loss and aging.
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the Torcus, Quest for Fire, Andre Ethier & Cursed Arrows @ Ford Plant – July 18th @ 8pm
The Ford Plant (1 King St, Brantford) is rocking again on July 18th at 8pm, for just 5 bux (5 bux 5 bux) check out locals The Torcus jamming it out with Guelph's Cursed Arrows and TO greats Andre Ethier and Quest for Fire
July 18th, 8pm, $5 cover, great night of Psychedelic / Folk Rock / Grunge / Punk / Rocking Out with your Socks Out…that's right, I said socks 😛
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Coast to Coast
United Kingdom · August 8 - 11 2019
An epic Sea to Sea challenge from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.
Join this epic Coast to Coast adventure from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, through the Lake District and across the Pennines. Powered by hearty organic food and with warm cosy beds to rest in each night, this fully supported tour is perfect all levels.
You'll pedal on quiet, well surfaced roads through the stunning Lake District and Pennines to Tynemouth, where you'll stay in a cosy glamping pod in an orchard and enjoy a delicious and sustainable lunch on the beach.
- All meals
- 3 nights accommodation
- support vehicle & luggage transfer each day—pedal kit free
- carefully chosen route from coast to coast
Various Accommodation
A mix of single rooms, glamping, and dorm-style accommodation for the duration of your trip.
You'll stay cosy, comfy, and well-rested with an eclectic mix of accommodation on your adventure.
On your first night, you'll stay in a single room, ensuring you get a good night's rest and start your ride off on the right foot. Then, on your second night, you'll sleep under the stars in a four-person glamping pod. Finally, on your last night, you'll stay in a local hostel, sharing dorm-style accommodation with your new friends.


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Sole Academy has always delivered energy and innovation to the local sneaker community and last May 12, they have written yet another unforgettable chapter in history. We saw the unveiling of a collaboration like no other, with one of the top art influencers and perhaps the biggest sneaker enthusiast in the country: Bigboy Cheng. A renowned toy collector, art connoisseur, and disc jockey, Mr. Uratex himself has steadily climbed his way to the apex of the sneaker game. He has copped over a thousand pairs of sneakers, many of which are so limited, you'd probably only see them on social media.
For the very first time, the Sole Academy x Secret Fresh Sneaker Exhibit will showcase a must-see display of 500++ sneakers from Bigboy's closet right inside the Think Tank. This collab is the first of its kind in the country. One visit will not be enough to take in a lifetime's worth of sneakers: everything from hype to grail. Some pairs in his expansive collection were even copped exclusively from Sole Academy.
From May 12 until June 3, expect to see how the music industry has inspired and influenced the sneaker industry; catch the most coveted and talked about collaborations with iconic stores worldwide; and of course, admire the mind-blowing technology and innovation the sneaker industry has developed in the last decade.
Exclusively for the opening night, all three categories were displayed inside the exhibit as well the recent addition to Bigboy's collection: his Bespoke one of ones.
Head over to Sole Academy BGC to register. Make sure to drop by on weekends as well to get a chance to participate in nerve-wracking games and win exciting prizes from 3pm-4pm only. The very limited SA x SF collab apparel will be available as well.
With the insane value of every item displayed inside the exhibit, touching any of the pairs is strictly prohibited. Eating and drinking inside the Think Tank is not allowed as well. However, taking pictures are highly encouraged. Use the official hashtags: #ThinkTankbySA , #SoleAcademy , #SecretFresh and #BestinClass and get a chance to be featured @saichiph. Let us know what you think of the SA x SF Sneaker Exhibit in the comments below.
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What do you get when you combine a high-quality vacuum insulated stainless steel tumbler and exquisite art work? A family heirloom.
DynastyDrinkWare.com offers an incredible variety of highest quality, double-walled vacuum insulated, 18/8 stainless steel drink ware. One way Dynasty separates themselves from the pack is the topics they feature on the tumblers. If you're a sports fan you can get traditional licensed images on your personalized tumbler of NFL, NBA, MLB and college sports teams or branches of the armed services. There are even tumblers that feature your favorite dog breed or big game animals and wildlife. Yes, they have all three colors of Labradors.
If you're an outdoorsman though, the most impressive and unique tumblers feature the artwork of Derek DeYoung. DeYoung looks at the world of fish through a magnifying glass on steroids. DeYoung trashes the traditional fish illustration style using an exclusive method and palette rather than painting a fish to look photo realistic. DynastyDrinkWare.com has collaborated with DeYoung to produce a line of officially licensed drink ware celebrating DeYoung's meretricious artwork in their line of "Off The Hook" Perciformes cups, mugs and tumblers in both fresh and saltwater species. The product features traditional underwater scenes of classic game fish as well as DeYoung's splendiferous captures. (https://www.dynastydrinkware.com/derek-deyoung)
The drink ware comes in sizes from the 18-oz The MVP to a 32-oz cavernous The Pro. The drink ware sports all-metal emblems, wrap-around metallic graphics that promote a sure, ergonomic grip, a stylish, spill-resistant lip, 18/8 kitchen grade stainless steel and are cup holder friendly. The cups, mugs and tumblers are just what the doctor ordered for the morning commute. Every vacuum insulated stainless steel cup, mug and tumbler in the Dynasty Edition family is guaranteed FOR LIFE against factory defects in workmanship or materials.
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Tree Cities in Ohio: 249
Worthington is a Tree City, Westerville is a Tree City… surely Dublin is…
Arbor Day in Ohio this year is Friday April 24, 2009.
Did you know different states have Arbor Day on different day… California's was in March, Alabama's in February, West Virginia had Arbor Day the third Friday of April…. Ohio along with Indiana, MN, PA, VA, WI celebrate it the third fourth Friday of April. I forgot to check Michigan. Oh well.
I wonder if it has to do with when trees bloom…
Or is just arbitrary.
Worthington's had their Arbor Day flags up for awhile now.
Happy Arbor Day Ohio – Tree City USA


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HIGH POINT, N.C. – (July 24, 2018) - Thomas Built Buses is now accepting orders for the Detroit™ DD5™ and DD8™ engines, the most efficient, powerful, reliable and clean diesel school bus engines in the market.
"We've been waiting for this day for a long time," said Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses. "Both of these engines were developed from the ground up specifically for the medium-duty industry. These clean-sheet designed engines aren't new. They are only new to the school bus industry. This proprietary engine platform was launched in Europe in 2013. Today, more than 90,000 engines are running on this platform with great success, including best-in-class fuel economy and maintenance intervals, proven power, performance and reliability, lower emissions and a lower cost of ownership. We cannot wait to see how these engines will revolutionize school bus fleets across North America."
The Detroit DD8 engine is a 7.7L inline 6-cylinder medium-duty engine with specific development for the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner® HDX. It boasts a horsepower range of 260-300HP and a torque range of 660-860 lb.-ft. The DD5 engine is a 5.1L inline 4-cylinder engine adapted specifically for the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner® C2. It offers a 200-240 horsepower range and a torque range of 560-660 lb.-ft.
Both the DD5 and DD8 boast power and best-in-class fuel economy thanks to a state-of-the-art design that allows usable power and torque to be reached at lower engine speeds. School districts can expect at least a three percent improvement in fuel economy compared to other diesel engines in the category.
Longer service intervals also are a key differentiator, with some of the longest service intervals in their class with oil and filter change intervals up to 45,000-miles (or either 18 months or 1,500 hours, whichever comes sooner.) The Detroit engines feature top-load oil and fuel filters for easier serviceability.
Both engines come with, Detroit™ Connect Virtual Technician℠ remote diagnostic service. Virtual Technician will help transportation directors make informed maintenance decisions so buses are serviced only when needed. Virtual Technician, with the backing of the experts at the Detroit Customer Support Center, provides access to in-depth diagnostic information to get buses repaired as quickly and accurately as possible, improving uptime.
Both the DD5 and DD8 were built to produce fewer emissions, so they meet 2017 greenhouse gas (GHG17) standards and will continue to meet emissions standards through 2020. Both engines also employ innovative technology such as a variable cam exhaust phasing, which allows additional heat to the exhaust stream. This enables efficient operation of the school bus's aftertreatment system in low-speed stop-and-go operations, virtually eliminating the aftertreatment issues of previous diesel engines.
For more information on the DD5 or DD8, customers should contact their local Thomas Built Buses dealer.
About Thomas Built Buses
Founded in 1916, Thomas Built Buses is a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America. Since the first Thomas Built bus rolled off the assembly line, the company has been committed to delivering the smartest and most innovative buses in North America. Learn more at https://thomasbuiltbuses.com or at https://www.facebook.com/thomasbuiltbuses.
Thomas Built Buses, Inc., headquartered in High Point, N.C., is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading manufacturer of class 4-8 vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Trucks North America is a Daimler company.


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White Paper
China Belt & Road Initiative Presents Global Insurance Opportunities
White Paper Summary
A contract of highway construction has been lately entered into between China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. and the government of Republic of Serbia with the investment of approximately $520 (USD) million. The Hungary section of Hungary-Serbia railway is estimated to start by the end of 2020. Another major project of China-Uzbekistan natural pipeline also has officially launched in the city of Bukhara. All these ongoing projects are deemed to bring about a greater need for insurance in the construction, property, and cargo sectors.
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Teens how much weight do you think I should lose?
Im 14, and I weigh 145 lbs. Im 5 ft 5.
Im thinking of going down to maybe 120…. would that be too skinny? the thing about me is that I both loose and gain weight so quickly…. I once went from 145 (the same i am now) to 130 in a month and a half, by eating healthier, and excersising three times a week. so i lost 15 pounds in a month and a half, but i gained that all back whenever christmas came around and my mom decided she was going to start making so many treats and stuff. so now, almost a year after last christmas, im again 145…. but for summer i want to be around 120. so i would be losing 25 pounds. is that too much?
4 Responses to "Teens how much weight do you think I should lose?"
July 31st, 2011 at 1:55 pm
10 at the most,chances are you will grow again very soon and will not need to lose any weight.
July 31st, 2011 at 2:44 pm
here is the body mass index categories
•Underweight = <18.5
•Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
•Overweight = 25–29.9
•Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
your bmi is 24.1 at the moment so you are at a normal weight right now the lowest you could go without becoming underweight is 111 pounds with a bmi of 18.5 if you were to be 120 pound then you would have a bmi of 20.0 which is still in the normal weight but of course this all depends on your genetics and bone structure.
i am sure being 145 pounds is probablyt a fairly healthy weight for you but you should just think about the weight you felt and looked your best at if you felt and looked really good at 130 just go for that but if you felt you could be smaller go for 120 it is really all how you feel.
hope i helped!
July 31st, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Yeah I think 120 would be a good weight for the height you are right now. I weigh 128, and I'm 5'7 or 5'8
July 31st, 2011 at 3:12 pm
if you are:
guy:no need to lost weight
girl: go eat a salad and dont eat anything for a week cause no guys gunna want to date u


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Live bands certainly add something to your wedding day that no dj can come close to. The right band will make sure that you and your guests have a great time and will get everyone out of their seats for the whole night. It's also much harder to find the right band for you than it is to find a dj.
There are lots of choices and the differences can be subtle but important. Do you want a 4 or 5 piece? Brass section or not? Male or female singer? Don't worry, we are here to guide you to finding the right band for you!
Q. How would I start finding a band?
A. There are a few different approaches you could take here. The most obvious is to ask people that you know for recommendations. Does anyone know a band who they rated highly who they can recommend to you? You may have seen a band you liked the sound of at an event or local gig. Send them a message to see if you can book them! One of the most common methods however is to search online for wedding bands in your area. A search for 'wedding band in Leeds and Manchester' will give you a list of likely results and you will be able to review the websites of them all to see who you like.
Q. How can a bride and groom be sure they are getting the right band?
A. Take a good look through the website of the band you are interested in. They should have photos, video and recordings for you to get a good idea of what they do. You could give them a call to check their current line up as things like this do change from time to time. Take a look at the band's testimonials section to see if past clients have been happy with the service they received.
Q. What questions should I ask the band that I am interested in?
A. You should start by checking that the band will be playing the music that you want. Do they have the right kind of look and sound that you would like for you big day? You also need to know that they will be able to fit in with the general arrangements of the day, load in times and compliance with insurance demands of the venue. Will the band provide a 'dj service' on the day in between their sets? Will they be able to learn a first dance or other songs of your choice? See our full guide of ways to make the most of your wedding band
Q. How much should I expect to pay?
A. Bands vary in price and it depends how you book them. If you go direct through the band's website and contact them directly then the price should be as low as it can be. If you book through an online agency then you will typically pay a fee to the agency too, bumping the price up by several hundred pounds. Direct, wedding bands in Leeds and Manchester would typically cost between £800 and £3000.
Q. Is there any thing else I need to know about wedding bands?
A. If your wedding or event is being held at a regular venue (hotel or restaurant) then the band will typically need to be covered with public liability insurance and their equipment should be PAT tested for safety. If the event is outside (marquee or something like that) then there may be issues to consider regarding a generator for power.
In Conclusion
Most bands will have everything you need to see on their own website. Take a look and then contact them to check any details that you need. Speaking on the phone is a good idea as you will be able to get straight to the salient points and make sure that you are booking a great band that you will be happy with!


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SHA serves the City & County of Spartanburg. Offices & properties can be found at various locations throughout our service area. Housing Choice Vouchers can be used anywhere in Spartanburg County.
SHA provides housing assistance to families, elderly & disabled individuals through programs like Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME & Homeownership.
SHA provides easy access to information & required forms needed by program participants. Participants also have access to an array of supportive service programs designed to maximize individual potential.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is one of the best opportunities for lower income families to obtain decent, safe, & affordable housing. Families may choose from a broad variety of housing types and locations.
The Spartanburg Housing Authority develops and provides affordable, quality housing options and programs that promote self-sufficiency.
Everyone — tenant, landlord and SHA — has obligations and responsibilities under the voucher program. When the family is settled in a new home, the family is expected to comply with the lease and the program requirements, pay its share of rent on time, maintain the unit in good condition and notify the SHA of any changes in income or family composition.
The role of the landlord in the voucher program is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing to a tenant at a reasonable rent. In addition, the landlord is expected to provide the services agreed to as part of the lease signed with the tenant and the contract signed with the SHA.
The SHA provides a family with the housing assistance that enables the family to seek suitable housing and the SHA enters into a contract with the landlord to provide housing assistance payments on behalf of the family. The SHA must reexamine the family's income and composition at least annually and must inspect each unit at least annually to ensure that it meets minimum housing quality standards.
Incoming Portability
If you currently have a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) in another city or state and are planning to relocate to Spartanburg South Carolina, please follow the below steps to port your voucher.
Spartanburg Housing Authority
Attention: HCV Portability
PO Box 2828
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Phone: 864-598-6000
Fax: 864-598-6154
Once the SHA receives your packet you will be notified by mail of your appointment to come in and complete an interview and/or briefing. Please note that your contact information should be up-to-date to ensure that you will receive your appointment letter. SHA will only schedule two appointments. Failure to attend the appointments will result in your information being returned to your current agency.
You must bring the following documents with you:
You will not be able to add additional members at this time. If you would need to add members you must contact your original PHA and they will be subject to making this change and sending SHA documentation to reflect this change.
Spartanburg Housing Authority will use the same voucher issuances dates as the voucher you receive from your initial agency. An additional thirty days will be added to the expiration date per HUD policy on portability. If you require additional time you will need to contact your initial HA for this request.
Voucher amounts will vary from PHA to PHA depending on Fair Market Rates.
Spartanburg Housing Authority jurisdiction only covers Spartanburg County.
Outgoing Portability
If a current HCV participant family wishes to move under portability, the family must notify SHA and the owner before moving out of the old unit or terminating the lease to the owner as required by the terms of the lease. The notice to the SHA must specify the area where the family wishes to move and the notices must be in writing.
If an applicant family wishes to move to a unit outside the PHA's jurisdiction under portability, SHA will apply all restrictions as required by HUD policy.


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From 1984 to 1988, I tutored and taught high school science and math in Swaziland. Over two decades I made six trips to Swaziland that included vacations and doctoral field research. Traveling throughout the region, I visited South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Apartheid was like an ominous, ever-present stranger that seemed to lurk behind me but seldom could be seen when I spun around to look for it. But it was all too visible and intimidating whenever I had to deal with South African government officials or police. I'll never forget my first impression, standing in the passport control lines at Jan Smuts Airport. The room was ringed with a balcony along which two cops or soldiers paced with their fingers on the triggers of their semiautomatic rifles. Crossing the borders was similarly tense in the 1980s. I spent weekends with a South African family when I took the GRE and GMAT. My host was Dr. Mbere a very successful Xhosa gynecologist who treated Black and White patients: even during apartheid. He lived in Soweto but later moved on up to the tony suburbs of Westcliff. A minibus taxi I was riding to Soweto was pulled over at a police roadblock. As a de facto "Honorary White" or at least a Coloured, I wasn't supposed to be in Soweto. So all I could do as the police boarded the bus was look down. I could only pass for a Black South African if I didn't say anything. I didn't have to speak and made it to Soweto.
Apartheid was like an ominous, ever-present stranger that seemed to lurk behind me but seldom could be seen when I spun around to look for it.
As a bookend, I can share another experience catching a private taxi from Dr. Mbere's Westcliff home. A Rolls Royce pulled up! The driver was a retiree, just driving this luxury car to make a little extra money. He was very polite, and we were having a very pleasant conversation–he'd even invited me home to meet his family– until he asked me how I envisioned South Africa's future. When I described a multiparty democracy with universal suffrage, things changed. He disappointedly but cordially shared the usual narrative about how Africans were different from Western Blacks and would drive the country into the ground with ethnic conflicts between the tribes. Other "liberal" White South Africans were equally hospitable, and my Ghanaian wife and I took a couple up on their invitation. We were surprised at the level of security in the home. There were motion sensors on at night that restricted our movement in some parts of their home. And their bedroom door not only locked but had a locked iron gate outside the door: a gate like I'd never seen inside of a home. I was prepared for neither the exceptional welcome I received because I was an American Black nor the fear that pervaded even liberal, wealthy White South African communities.
The newscasters could not conceal their glee and sneering sarcasm when reporting on racial incidents back home.
The other way that apartheid caught my attention was in the government's propagandistic news broadcasts. They emphasized international news, sometimes to the complete exclusion of local news apart from government announcements, sports, and weather. This was particularly true as protests and pressure from the international community escalated. The newscasters could not conceal their glee and sneering sarcasm when reporting on racial incidents back home. The Howard Beach and Yusef Hawkins incidents got lots of coverage. As I listened, I was equally angry at the South African Broadcast Corporation and at American society. Swaziland was a great oasis between a superpower democracy in denial about its own racism and a quasi-democratic White Supremacist regime in Africa engaged in a ritualistic dance called "Constructive Engagement."
I also experienced the incredibly generous African hospitality from members of all four of the apartheid era's races. Africans were too generous too often to document here: serving sumptuous meals – more generous than they could afford; collecting water for me when I lived in a village; forming a search party to help me find a friend, lightening my overweight luggage by transferring items to theirs… An Indian befriended me during the GMAT and took me home to meet his family and have lunch. We had a good time discussing politics and social issues in South Africa and America. When I used their bathroom, I learned that apartments for Indians were built like accommodations in South Asia. The toilet was only about a foot off of the floor and equipped with what we know as handicapped railings to lower and raise yourself. I left with the sad impression that apartheid went to this extent to establish permanently customized housing in each race's respective parts of Johannesburg.
Coloureds embraced me as kin: a fellow mixed race individual with a culture more Western than "African."
Coloureds embraced me as kin: a fellow mixed race individual with a culture more Western than "African." Many shared their alienation with Africans and Whites, and why they asserted their distinct identity. Others considered themselves Black, and sought democratic change, if with some guarantees that their group rights would be protected. Some clearly aspired to Whiteness and seemed to reject and blame their Black forbears for causing them to fall short. Initially, I found all of this strange and considered them confused Black folk. But I gradually came to respect their identity and realized that I could not apply the one-drop rule to all people of African ascent abroad or even in America. This led me to no longer question "African Americans" who reject this label and consider themselves biracial.


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Speed Kills!: Be Cautious with Tax Refunds
by Steve Levine | Chief Legal Officer
The saying "Speed Kills" takes on a special meaning during tax season, which is probably the busiest time of year for a lot of you. Your dealership will be crowded with potential buyers, many of whom either have their actual tax refund or the promise of one burning a hole in their pocket. Let's face it, we've sped up the process so much that now we don't even wait for the customer to get the actual refund. We're comfortable with the reasonable assurance of a refund. In such a frenzied environment, it's easy for a dealer to cut corners here and there in an effort to stretch on a few more sales. The vigilant dealer, though, knows that this treacherous legal and compliance climate we live in knows no holiday.
The savvy dealer will remind their sales folks that while they may be operating in a "target rich" environment, they still need to do all of the basic compliance blocking and tackling. "Know your customer" and OFAC laws still apply and dealers can't speed through them in an effort to close a deal and get their hands on that tax refund before a dealer down the street beats them to it. Dealers also need to pay attention to their adverse action responsibilities, too, because some of those seemingly ripe targets will end up being declined for credit or at least subject to a counter-offer, which may create an adverse action obligation.
The Sales department needs to be reminded that tax refunds often create complex down payment and deferred down payment scenarios, so it's a good idea to provide some training and even mathematical examples so that contracts don't need to be re-contracted later. It's a lousy feeling when the strong sales numbers of February turn into auditor questions in June. Teach your front line folks to be aware of the likely scenarios they will face and give them the tools to be prepared.
In the past several years it seems there has been a proliferation of companies that offer tax refund services and claim to have the ability to help a dealer close more deals and get tax money faster. This all sounds great, but before you slam your foot on the accelerator and "gun it", you'd better understand the program and get the blessing of your accountant and lawyer, not to mention your software provider, who has to make sure that your DMS supports the structure of your transactions.
Dealers that regularly advertise that a specific dollar amount "down" will get you in a car and "everyone is approved" may create un-intended consequences by layering in a tax refund program. There are numerous ways to trip up, and dealers have many unique nuances to suit their specific business models, so it is wise to do some analysis ahead of time.
Turning attention to the "back end" of the business, tax season is also a great time to make strides in collections and cure some problem accounts. Is your collection department properly incentived to accomplish this in the form of goals and the establishment of key metrics? Have you provided your collectors with training in the form of how to ask probing questions and special talking points built around customers' tax refunds? Are you confident that your collectors have the tools and knowledge they need to extract every dollar the customer has available? That tax money will be spent; the trick is to make sure that your company is the one getting its hands on the refund.
By all means, sell cars and get as much of that tax money as you can. Put some preparation into tax season ahead of time, and you'll be well on your way to making this your most profitable tax season ever. Just watch your speed and avoid the potholes on the road to April 15th.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended nor should it be taken as legal advice. The author is only licensed to practice law in Texas.
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It's important to take care of your teeth for more reasons than just maintaining a pretty smile. If not properly cared for, your teeth can become wracked with disease and decay, potentially threatening your overall health.
At Atlanta West Dentistry, we can help you fight and prevent gum disease, to keep your mouth healthy. Continue reading below to learn more about gum disease, then call 770-744-4619 to set up an appointment at our Marietta, GA dentist office.
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If you pay close attention, you may notice one or more changes that could be the result of gum disease. If you spot any of the symptoms listed below, be sure to schedule an appointment at our Marietta, GA dental office as soon as possible to get assessed and treated, if necessary.
Signs and symptoms of gum disease include:
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When diagnosed with gum disease, one of the first questions you might ask is "how did this happen?"
There are several factors that can contribute to gum disease and while sometimes it can be difficult to narrow down the exact cause, the most common contributing factors for gum disease include:
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High school seniors who have demonstrated leadership in the Asian community and live or attend high school in the Northern California Kaiser Permanente service area have the opportunity to win a scholarship from the Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA).
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photo by Corbin Gurkin
Just like menus, or seating cards, place cards and table top can have a feel for the season of the wedding also. Some of our favorite designs we have created for fall fetes are being shared today. Like the combination above…With a gold metallic paper menu and white printing, a simple white paper tag with gold ink completed the sophisticated setting. Design by Tara Guerard.
photo by Corbin Gurkin
For a fall wedding with lots of natural elements, birch slices were hand painted by Claudia Engel and accented with fresh rosemary sprigs. These definitely went home with guests that evening… These could easily double as sweet Christmas ornaments.
photo by Liz Banfield
For this wedding with a mix of chic and rustic, modern and traditional, and warm tones wooden tags painted with metallic ink added depth and interest to this gorgeous tabletop, designed again by Tara Guerard.
photo by Corbin Gurkin
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photo by Liz Banfield
A palette of champagne and ivory is so seasonal that it could work for any season! We designed a custom monogram for this couple, to be used in many areas throughout the wedding design. Even though this was a more intimate wedding, we went ahead with letterpressing a bigger amount of monogrammed tags in a larger size, that could then just be used where ever the need popped up, like here with the place tags.
photo by Melanie Mauer
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How to Create a Homeschool Portfolio (Florida)
Homeschool portfolios are crucial for a child's annual homeschool evaluation. But, what is a portfolio and how do I create one?!? No worries, take a deep breath and keep reading. It's easy, pinky promise! What is a Homeschool Portfolio? A homeschool portfolio is a record of what each of your children has learned during the school Read More
Homeschool Planning & Prepping: 12 Weeks at a Time
We are a very relaxed and eclectic homeschooling family. I create the curriculum that my kids use picking and pulling from many different resources. I find that homeschool planning and prepping 12 weeks at a time works best for us. My detailed planning and intense prepping can take a lot of time up front but Read More
Our 2017-2018 Homeschool Curriculum
This is our seventh year homeschooling. My family is still thrilled with our decision to homeschool. We don't purchase box curriculum sets, instead I put together our own. Creating our 2017-2018 homeschool curriculum was a bit more challenging because they are all moving up in their grades, no more preschoolers here. If you are interested in what we are working on this Read More
Field Trip Fun: Criminal Investigation Services
I am so grateful that we live in a community full of active homeschoolers, we are often so busy that I find it difficult to fit in 'school'. I am also grateful that we live in a location that offers many fun and often free field trips. This years' first field trip fun was scheduled at Read More
Still Loving Our Life
Oh my, it's been nearly four months since I have shared in this space. I am still loving our life, it is amazing and crazy and I am trying to enjoy every moment. Recently the energy that I spend here needed to go to other projects but I found my balance and here I am! Read More
Homeschooling With Audiobooks
We have been listening to audiobooks for three years and we are still loving them. Homeschooling with audiobooks is a great way to have fun while building your children's literary library. Audiobooks have been a great addition to our homeschool, I know that we will continue to utilize them. We listen to audiobooks while Read More
July 2016 In Photos: Summer Fun & Ava Turns 8!
Creating my July 2016 in photos post reminds me of how much fun we had over the summer. I know I have fallen behind but when I finally get up to creating these posts I get to reminisce a bit and I love it. July 2016 in Photos July was kicked off by celebrating Independence Read More
June 2016 in Photos: Hospitals, Dancing, and Beach Fun
June was a crazy busy month for our family. This month included Audrey being admitted into the hospital, dance performances at libraries and nursing homes all over the county for the girls, and a week-long beach visit with family. Although June began a bit bumpy it ended up being a super fun and busy Read More
Homeschooling: Slowing Down
I have been thinking so much about our upcoming homeschool year while reflecting on previous homeschool years and have decided to make a change. I made a simple decision that I hope will benefit our family immensely. This year we are slowing down. You may be wondering what in the world I mean. I Read More
Instant Pot Potato Salad: Quick & Delicious!
Potato salad seems to be a summer staple. It goes well with the barbeques and potlucks that seem to come together during the summertime. Alex requested potato salad for a recent family get together and I decided to use my Instant Pot. Boy, did this speed up the process! Instant Pot potato salad is Read More
May 2016 in Pictures: Fishing, Butterflies, & Kittens!
Here is my May 2016 in pictures post, watch out I am catching up! Just like in April a lot of fishing occurred. It is a good thing that we are surrounded by water! We also had new additions to our family and even fostered a few critters until they could be released back into the Read More
Our 6th Year Homeschooling…Still Loving It!
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April 2016 in Pictures: Fishing, Fun, & A Road Trip!
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Using Lapbooks with Literature
In our homeschool we prefer living books over textbooks. Some of our favorite homeschool moments happened while snuggled up reading books together. Two of the three children are fluent readers but we still enjoy reading aloud together. We really enjoy using lapbooks with literature studies. Using lapbooks is a fun way to record what Read More


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homestead law
any law exempting homesteads from seizure or sale for debt.
any law making public lands available to settlers to be used as farms.
any of various state laws granting special property tax exemptions or other privileges to homesteaders.
Words nearby homestead law
homespun, homestall, homestay, homestead, homestead act, homestead law, homesteader, homesteading, homestretch, homestyle, hometown
Origin of homestead law
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020
British Dictionary definitions for homestead law
homestead law
(in the US and Canada) any of various laws conferring certain privileges on owners of homesteads
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Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness (claimed): 2,400 lumens | Contrast (claimed): 500,000:1 | Zoom: 1.3 | Dimensions: 392(w)x281(h)x118(d)mm | Weight: 5.22kg
This low-cost UHD projector uses an XPR (eXpanded Pixel Resolution) 0.47-inch DMD chip to produce 4K images. It's a sharp performer, with a strong colour performance and low noise.
There are two HDMI inputs, as well as PC VGA and USB. There's a fair amount of additional configuration on offer. Multiple gamma settings are available, and there's variable colour gamut selection. A six-segment RGBRGB colour wheel claims to cover 100% of the BT.709 colour space.
Images are pin-sharp and colour accuracy is superb. Black level can be tweaked using the Dynamic Black setting. We preferred it Off, however some might like the denser blacks it produces. For the greatest contrast, keep the lamp setting on Bright.
2. Epson EH-LS100
This Ultra Short Throw laser projector is perfect for big-venue presentations
Resolution: 1920x1080p | Brightness (claimed): 4,000 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 250,000:1 | Zoom: 1.35 Ultra Short Throw | Dimensions: 494(w)x188(h)x437(d)mm | Weight: 11kg
Not everyone will have room for a conventional projector, but that doesn't mean you can't supersize your images. An Ultra Short Throw model can be positioned just centimetres from a wall or screen, and still cast a huge image.
Epson's EH-LS100 is one of the most advanced UST projectors out there. With a laser light engine, it offers ease of use and longevity, and is amazingly bright at 4,000 lumens, more than bright enough to be used in moderate ambient light. That's because it's based on the brand's EB corporate UST projection range. This also explains its size. This is no compact, and it's a bit on the noisy side!
Resolution is Full HD. There are three HDMI inputs, as well as VGA, USB and composite video. The projector works from a distance of just 6cm, but we could effectively fill the best part of an entire room wall from 48cm.
An LCD projector, it uses a T 0.67-inch 3LCD device with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Contrast is rated at 2,500,000:1. It's perfect for club houses and larger rooms.
3. BenQ W1050
This compact low-cost 1080p projector is amazing value for money
Resolution: 1920x1080p | Brightness (claimed): 2,200 ANSI Lumens | Contrast (claimed): 15,000:1 | Zoom: 1.2 | Dimensions: 332(w)x99(h)x214(d)mm | Weight: 3kg
You don't need to spend big to get huge images. This bijou BenQ offers an excellent performance for far less than you might imagine. Finished in trendy white, with a 1.2x zoom, it'll cast a 100-inch image from between 2.8 and 3.36m.
The lamp output is adjustable between Normal, Economic and Smart Eco, which automatically adjusts lamp brightness based on content. For the best results stick with Normal, which casts really bold imagery.
The projector is a single chip DLP HD model that uses a six-segment RGBRGB colour wheel. Source inputs include two HDMIs and PC VGA. It's a brilliant budget option.
4. Acer V6820i
Alexa, is this 2160p 4K DLP projector really ready to respond to voice control?
Resolution: 3840x2160p | Brightness (claimed): 2,400 lumens | Contrast (claimed): 10,000:1 | Zoom: 1.3 | Dimensions: 398(w)x127(h)x297.5(d)mm | Weight: 5.5kg
Acer's UHD resolution V6820i isn't just distinguished by its good looks, it's also the first projector to land that's compatible with Amazon Alexa voice control. Once set-up you can use Alexa to change image presets and select sources (useful if you can't be bothered with the backlit remote control). Connectivity comprise two 4K capable HDMI inputs, twin USBs and VGA.
Using the supplied Wi-Fi dongle, you can also stream images directly from a mobile device, using the EZCast app. With a zoom of 1.3x, you'll need around 3m to throw a 110-inch image. If you have problems running physical leads, the projector can also be used with a Wireless HD connection kit.
A DLP XPR model, image quality is good, although perhaps not quite as sharp as rival 4K models available. Colour vibrancy is high and contrast reasonable. It's not that bright though, so you'll want to use it in a light-controlled room.
5. Acer VL7860
Expensive laser-light beamer delivers a sensational UHD performance
Resolution: 3840x2160p | Brightness (claimed): 3,000 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 1,500,000:1 | Zoom: 1.6 | Dimensions: 457(w)x157(h)x289(d)mm | Weight: 8kg
Most projectors use a conventional UHP lamp. At some point, they'll dim to unusability and need replacing. A laser light engine, like that in this Acer, will never need replacing. Life expectancy is 20,000 hours, rising to 30,000 when run in Eco mode.
There are other benefits from laser. The projector offers near instant-on, and has sensational colour richness, as well as decent near blacks.
The design is techno-chic. There are two HDMIs, but one is 4K capable. There's also a PC VGA and USB connectivity.
A 1.6X zoom should suit most viewing spaces. Brightness is rated at a creditable 3,000 lumens. Images are extra sharp, thanks to XPR (eXpanded Pixel Resolution) DLP technology. A Super Resolution mode gives an extra boost to fine detail.
For the cleanest fine detail projection, with no obvious edge enhancement, keep the Sharpness setting on a tight lease, no more than 1 on the sliding scale.
6. Optoma HD39 Darbee Special Edition
If you want a 1080p projector with eyecandy appeal, this Darbee model will do it
Resolution: 1920x1080p | Brightness (claimed): 3,500 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 32,000:1 | Zoom: 1.6 | Dimensions: 314(w)x114(h)x224(d)mm | Weight: 2.8kg
This mid-range Full HD projector has Darbee Visual Presence processing built-in. For those not in the know, Darbee is used to give images extra bite or deepen colour saturation. It features three presets, each with variable processing strength.
Essentially this enhancement lifts white highlights, gives contrasty edges more definition, and cleans up colour. Whether it's of any genuine benefit is up for debate, but superficially the end result can look impressive.
Overall, we rate this a solid performer regardless. Beneath the lid is a standard 0.65-inch DMD chip. Tweaks to improve black level performance include Dynamic Black and variable Gamma.
With 3,500 ANSI lumens peak brightness, the projector can be used in a reasonably bright room. Source inputs cover two v1.4a HDMI inputs and USB. Overall, it's quite the crowd pleaser.
7. Sony VPL-VW550ES
Stunning high-end SXRD model offers a class leading ultra HD performance...for a price
Resolution: 4096x2160p | Brightness (claimed): 1,800 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 350,000:1 | Zoom: 2.10 | Dimensions: 496(w)x202(h)x464(d)mm | Weight: 14kg
For the ultimate in image clarity, look to a UHD SXRD projector. Unlike cheaper DLP models, Sony's SXRD panels are natively UHD, with no clever interpolation required to deliver pixel-dense images.
You'll need a big space for it, though. While beautifully built, the VPL-VW550ES isn't small. It tips the scales at a formidable 14kg, so you won't be pulling it from the sock draw to show your holiday snaps – it warrants, nay demands, permanent installation. Connections include twin HDMI inputs plus USB.
Image quality is high, as it should be given the price. Sony's proprietary Reality Creation Pro image processing really emphasises detail and texture. Contrast ratio is rated at 350,000:1.
8. LG PH450UG Minibeam
Portable with an Ultra Short throw, you can use this battery-powered beamer anywhere
Resolution: 1920x1080p | Connections: HDMI (1.4), USB | Brightness (claimed): 1,450 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 10,000:1 | Dimensions: 132(w)x200(h)x80.5(d)mm | Weight: 1.1kg
Offering a sharper image than many rival Pico projectors, LG's Minibeam UST (Ultra Short Throw) LED projector has a resolution of 720p and a brightness of 1,450 ANSI lumens. That's impressive for projector not much bigger than a ready meal.
Connections are limited to a single HDMI input and USB reader. Focus is manual, via the wheel above the inputs. There's also a simple Screen Share mode for compatible smartphones, which is an easy way to share jpeg stills.
Image quality if good given the convenience. Colours are bright enough to impress, while contrast is rated at 10,000:1.
You need just 7.5cm to cast a 40-inch display. Move it 16cm from the wall and you get the equivalent of a 50-inch display. If you want something more dramatic, move back to 60cm and you'll fill a wall.
Of course, the bigger you go, the more pixel break-up you'll see. You can defocus a little to hide the coarseness, but it's not really a recommended strategy.
Genuinely portable, the Minibeam's battery will run for around 2.5 hours fully charged. And with an Ultra Short Throw projector you never have to worry about casting a shadow by walking in front of the light.
9. BenQ W1700
This budget 4K DLP projector is well worth an audition
Resolution: 1920x1080p | Brightness (claimed): 3,500 ANSI lumens | Contrast (claimed): 32,000:1 | Zoom: 1.6 | Dimensions: 314(w)x114(h)x224(d)mm | Weight: 2.8kg
Another budget 4K resolution offering, BenQ's W1700 combines a curvaceous design with plug & play simplicity. Beneath the hood is a standard lamp which offers a 2,200 lumens output, so it's best used in light-controlled rooms. Contrast ratio is modestly rated at 10,000:1.
With a 1.2x zoom, the projector will throw a 100-inch image from 3.25m. The projector features the familiar 0.47-inch XPR DLP DMD chip, allied to an RGBRGB colour wheel. Fidelity is impressive, courtesy of BenQ's CinematicColor processor, however there's a limit to just how much detail this model can extract from the shadows.
Connections include two HDMI inputs, plus PC VGA. The remote is helpfully backlit.
10. Viewsonic M1
Bargain battery-powered portable projects big pictures in a pinch
Resolution: 854x480p | Brightness (claimed): 250 lumens | Contrast (claimed): 120,000:1 | Zoom: 1.2 | Dimensions: 148(w)x40.5(h)x126(d)mm | Weight: 1.8kg
Pocket projectors were all the rage when flatscreens cost more than the monthly shop. But while interest has dulled, they're still a good option for impromptu screen shows.
The ViewSonic M1 is one of the cutest. This ultra-portable LED projector can stand upright on its own carry handle, and comes with a basic remote, yet still finds room for on-body controls. Connections include an HDMI output and USB, but there's no Bluetooth support. There's a MicroSD card slot, and 16GB of onboard storage.
It will run for up to six hours off batteries, but can be powered via the mains.
Resolution is limited to 854 x 480 WVGA. Brightest is pegged at just 250 lumens, with a dynamic contrast of 120,000:1, so it's best used in a dark environment. It has a fixed zoom and a throw distance of 40-inches to 1m. The LED light source is rated at a whopping 30,000 hours.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has now spoken out on the Muslim community center in New York — saying that while the organizers are free to construct the project, it should be moved somewhere else.
Doesn't anybody over there know how to play this game??
For cryin' out loud. He's the DEMOCRATIC Majority Leader, short months before a pivotal mid-term election. WTF?!
The correct answer from someone in his position should be along the lines of "I'm glad you asked me about Ground Zero. What I'd like to know is why the Republicans refused to provide support for the people who ran to the rescue that day?"
The name of the game with every utterance should be to turn the entire subject back into "why are the GOP scumbags", and whatever you do, don't buy into the idea that there is some legitimacy to controversies about symbolism that THEY CHOOSE.
In the old days you didn't get to be Majority Leader unless you had the smarts to reject the opposition's bogus framing and substitute your own. Instead, he legitimated the controversy, then weakly raised the Republican position on first responders health care. It would have been better if he'd said nothing.
By commenting, he totally bought into the Republican frame of "this is an issue worthy of comment". And then his position is "people are right to be upset".
Even if his real feelings are in line with the GOP framing, he damn well owes it to his party to carry the fight to the enemy, not tacitly agree with them. Criminy. Someone get me a micrometer so I measure the minute difference between Reid's position and Eric Cantor's now.
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There are two types of gout. Which type the bird suffers from depends on the body parts affected:
A bird with articular gout prefers to sit on a flat surface instead of perching because of the pains. If forced to walk, the bird becomes noisy due to discomfort. It may also be depressed and dehydrated, with greenish diarrhea. In addition, the bird will look dull, its feathers ruffled and the vent moist.
Male birds are susceptible to articular gout, and the common age for this affliction is four months and above.
Gout is mainly due to damaged kidneys (nephropathy). When they stop functioning normally, it results in an accumulation of uric acid and urates in the muscles and joints. Kidney damage leading to gout can be due to the following reasons:
A medical condition in which the kidney becomes inflamed
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Anyway one wee story I saw over the week was this BBC article regarding nationalisation of the UK Railways. They asked a member of a lefty think tank and another from the Adam Smith institute to give the for and against arguments regarding nationalisation of the UK railways.
The for nationalisation argument endorsed the main points Ive long made about the UKs railways, that privatisation has clearly failed and the decades since have seen a massive rise in train fares well above inflation, indeed even the public subsidy to the railways is now 5 times higher than it was under a nationalised system. Yet service has scarcely improved, indeed youll find plenty of regular commuters wholl tell you its gotten worse.
Inevitably the response from the ASI was to make a load of feeble excuses and cherry pick some historical statistics which he then took completely out of context. Indeed the crux of his argument seemed to be that the railways were struggling because too many people were using them (obviously hes unaware how people travelled around the country before the Beechings axe fell). And ya, Apple and Ryanair are always complaining how hard it makes it for them to run a business when too many customers show up :no:. I mean does this guy know the first thing about how capitalism works? :crazy:
Indeed I would argue that the whole reason why privatisation has failed, both for railways as well as buses, water, power distribution and universities, is precisely because such processes involve ignoring the very basic rules of capitalism – that you have to have competition between firms in order for it to work.
But, all of the rail (or water) companies have a defacto monopoly in their given area. Inevitably this simply means they run a service that's barely adequate, as cheaply as they can, charge the customers as much as they can fleece them for and cream off as much as they can in "profit", all the while building up a mountain of debt and poorly maintained infrastructure for the government to deal with when inevitably its forced to step in.
And the whole reason why there is no direct competition is because it would be largely impractical to do this (there's only so many trains you can operate on the same track, you'd need separate ticketing facilities and possibly stations, issues with companies not honouring one or other's tickets, etc.) as well as potential unsave, as some companies seek to cut corners to survive. It was corner cutting and unsafe practices that led to a number of the large rail disasters of the Victorian era (the Salisbury rail crash being a good example) and corner cutting by Railtrack played a role in a number of rail accidents immediately after privatisation, eventually leading to Railtrack's effective renationalisation.
Indeed I would argue that the ultimate proof of the failure of railway privatisation is how the government is now being forced to stump up the cash for HS2, much as they did for the Eurostar link to London. The original Tory plan was that the "magic of the market" would provide high speed rail links. However there has been scant if any privately built railway building since privatisation. Which is hardly surprising as such an endeavour represents a long term financial risk, which the train companies have no financial incentive to undertake and which no bank would ever be willing to lend money too.
If we the tax payer are going to be forced to finance a project, it stands to reason we should own the end result. This is my main argument against the proposed new nuclear plant in Hinckley Point C. It looks to me like the UK government is going to underwrite and pay all the upfront costs for the project, but EDF energy….owned by the french government, are going to own and run the plant and set electricity rates! In essence we're going to be paying the French government to do the dreaded "nationalisation" stuff for us because its against the Tories free market religion to do so.
Hence, I am very sceptical that the government's plans for further privatisation of Royal Mail, policing & prisons (G4S are already in trouble over tagging, is anyone seriously suggesting we give them run of an entire prison or police station?) or NHS services. Indeed the Beeb have another debate here about NHS privatisation. While the pro-privatisation type speaks alot about choice, he ignores the fact that the "choice" most of us want to make when it comes to health care is the best we can get! What he is proposing kind of reminds me of that Dickensian "family heart centre" piece in the 80's movie Robocop.
Indeed experience from other parts of Europe or the US is that wherever you do open up health services to private competition, while services do tend to improve for those who can afford it (of course in the UK they can opt for private insurance anyway, so its not as if they're being denied this right), but in poorer areas the number of clincs and the quality of them tends to decline.
Furthermore, there tends to be little if any correlation between a privatised "public" service costs (such as healthcare) and quality of service. Inevitably they will provide a service as cheaply as it can and charge as much as they can from the customer.
University fees in the UK are another good example. The OECD recently warned that the UK HEI sector is facing a similar issue where the costs of going to university have risen dramatically since the last election, but the quality of those degrees has only moderately increased (if any!). This is somewhat embarrassing for the government as they had previously claimed that the OECD supported this increase in fees, when in fact the OECD has since pointed out they were commenting on statistics relating to the pre-2010 fees structure.
In short privatisation does not offer any of the benefits it free market supporters claim, largely because the very act of privatisation often involves ignoring those very free market rules. It is merely a tool to drive through further inequality in society.


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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
There are an awful lot of pistol grips out there for the AR-15 platform. A quick glance in my own armory reveals grips from Ergo Grips, Magpul, ATI, FAB Defense and other manufacturers. Some are chosen for comfort, others to match certain furniture and some just to test out.
Mission First Tactical's Engage Pistol Grip V2 brings a fixed 15-degree grip angle, a gentle textured finish that wraps around the entire grip and a molded projection that fills in the gap between pistol grip and trigger guard. It's simple, ergonomic and just plain works.
Installation follows, well, pretty much every other pistol grip out there: make sure the AR is unloaded, unscrew the old grip (make sure the safety detente spring doesn't get lost), replace with new grip (make sure safety detente spring doesn't get crushed). Once installed, the shorter reach to the trigger offered by the more-shallow grip angle fosters greater trigger control and maneuverability.
MSRP: $19.99. Available in black, Foliage Green, grey and Scorched Dark Earth.
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Commercial Waste Removal Sydney: 3 Ways To Get Great Service
Commercial waste removal Sydney: Mr Waster attended the annual AWRE waste and recycling expo in Sydney Olympic Park yesterday to keep up to date with all the latest technologies and processes aimed at driving improved recycling and cost minimisation for Sydney based commercial waste customers.
In 2019 – it is more important than ever to be fully aware of all the recycling options available for your business – to ensure you keep costs down, and keep recycling rates high.
This is more important than ever in light of the ongoing recycling crisis – where China is turning back low grade recycling – and ever increasing landfill levies. With the general economy entering a downturn in early 2019 – you have to keep costs low in your business!
As a Sydney based business, you will need to organise your own commercial waste removal service if the local council can not meet your needs. Most councils are phasing out their commercial waste services gradually, and those that remain usually offer only smaller bin sizes such as 240 litre and 660 litre as a maximum. If your business is getting a bit bigger, you will need to organise your own commercial waste services.
In this brief blog post we highlight three tips for getting a great service at an excellent and reliable price.
A bit about Waster and where we operate
Note: Waster offers comprehensive commercial waste and recycling services to businesses in all major Australian metro regions including Sydney (we cover the entire metro Sydney area), Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast, Newcastle and the Central Coast.
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You do not know if you are getting good value for money until you check the market prices. Through Waster's transparent approach to pricing (check out all our inclusions here) you can be certain that what you sign up for is what you will pay in the end.
All our services have no hidden fees such as rental or site fees. We also do not increase your rates multiple times per year like by other providers. When signing a long term contract, you always have to be careful that the small print will not let your provider increase rates significantly.
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All Waster services are delivered on flexible 30 day agreements. You only need to provide 30 days notice if you intend to cancel your services at any time. This is totally different to other commercial waste removal Sydney companies who will seek to sign you to a 2-3 year contract with rollover clauses.
We really believe this approach will enable your business to have additional flexibility and confidence in your waste supplier. Our flexible services cover all waste streams from general waste to feminine hygiene bins.
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Waster offers comprehensive waste and recycling services covering general waste and all kinds of recycling such as cardboard, commingled as well as services such as medical disposal, sanitary bins and grease trap.
Having all your services provided under flexible 30 day agreements eases your business stress and simplifies your process. Other providers, who only operate general waste services will not be incentivised to increase your recycling performance as it will decrease their profits.
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Teribe people of Costa Rica demand their rights in relation to the Diquís Dam
For over 40 years, the Costa Rican government has planned the construction of one of the largest hydroelectric dams in Central America. The plan has been modified several times due to serious criticism for its potential negative environmental and social impacts – especially on indigenous peoples. In 2008, the government of Costa Rica declared the Diquís Dam as being of public interest and national convenience, giving full support for its construction. The proposed Diquís Dam will flood more than 10% of the traditional and titled lands of the Teribe people and more than 5% of those of the Cabécar People. The Teribe people consider the Diquís Dam as a grave threat to their survival as a people, since the Teribe total around only 750 individuals.