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Theresa Joyce Bisel Wiggins
Theresa was born in Okeene, Oklahoma and graduated from Okeene High School in May 1972. She attended Phillips University of Enid in the Fall of 1972 through Spring of 1973. Theresa moved to Texas and finished her Associates Degree at a Texas Jr. college before moving on to Indiana where she worked various jobs.
Theresa returned to Okeene in December of 1978 to visit friends and family and it was during her visit, her cousin, Pam Oswalt, introduced her to Michael Dale Wiggins by setting her up on a "New Year's Eve blind date". This coming December 31st will be the 40th Anniversary of that very special blind date which began a long and beautiful life journey as Theresa married Michael shortly thereafter on Mar 12th, 1979. They lived in Enid, Oklahoma for the next 10 years and were blessed with their beautiful daughter Lindi Marie Wiggins on Feb 25, 1983.
Theresa began her career as an Oil and Gas Landman in 1980 working for Ken Wofford and Associates in Enid, Oklahoma and eventually went to work in the land department for Harold Hamm. While on business at Hamm's office in April of 1989, Randy Bodenhamer and Jack Kessler discovered her tremendous skill set for multitasking. Randy came home full of excitement stating he had found the perfect person to add to R.A. Bodenhamer & Associates as she could be on the phone negotiating with an owner, type an oil and gas lease and smoke a cigarette all at the same time. Randy and Jack somehow convinced her to move the family to Tulsa in June of 1989 where she continued working with them for the next 15 years. Theresa continued as an independent landman working with various Oil and Gas companies throughout the remainder of her career.
Theresa was a long-time member of the Tulsa Association of Petroleum Landmen (TAPL), the American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL) and earned the distinction of a Certified Professional Landman (CPL) back in the 90's. Theresa was also an active leader in the Desk and Derrick Club of Tulsa for many years and greatly enjoyed her membership at the Petroleum Club of Tulsa. She also earned the title of becoming the Petroleum Club's first woman president.
Theresa was a gifted musician and played the piano and organ whenever she could. She enjoyed playing at her church and can be fondly remembered playing during the holiday season at the Petroleum Club.
Theresa was an avid golfer. She loved to play various courses around Tulsa and especially liked going to the annual TAPL/AAPL meetings in Dallas and playing at Los Colinas Country Club. Her golfing foursome for many years included herself, Karen Reed of Tulsa, Kathy Robinson Renegar of Tulsa and Kelly Hightower of Oklahoma City.
Theresa was preceded in death by her father and mother, William George and Roseanne Weber Bisel, and one brother Kelly George Bisel. Theresa is survived by Michael and Lindi of the home, Karen Bisel (Kelly's wife) of Chandler, Oklahoma, her second brother, Neal O. Bisel and spouse Leigh Anne Bisel, of Okeene, Oklahoma, Nephew's, Bret Bisel, of Jenks, Joshua Bisel and Jeremiah Bisel of Chandler, Nieces, Brooke Bisel Kusch, Brittany Jo Bisel Attaway of Okeene and Jessica Bisel an Cassandra Bisel of Chandler.
Theresa is also survived by three grandchildren, Celeste Grace Wiggins, David Wesley Self, Jr and Alessa Joyce Self of Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Memorial Services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel. 400 E. Teel Rd. Sapulpa 918-224-2312


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One of the most exciting riders in road racing will race a Ducati 1199 R in a newly formed team at the Isle of Man TT races in 2013.
Lee Johnston, who made his TT race debut in 2012, and performed strongly at the 2012 North West 200 on the Ducati, has signed to ride for newly formed team of Rapido Sport Racing. Previously the two teams were Millsport and Moto Rapido but have now combined forces.
Johnston will take on the Superbike and Superstock duties at the Isle of Man TT, while Italian Matteo Baiocco will represent the team in the British Superbike Championship. Team owners Steve Moore and James Murray formed the partnership to create a single team, which will also compete at the other 'International' road races - The North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix.
Team manager, Steve Moore said: "I am very happy to join forces with Millsport to create team Rapido Sport Racing. Over several meetings it soon became clear that we could work well together and present a stronger and more efficient team in both the BSB paddock and the road racing internationals where the experience of the Millsport team will be invaluable. Together we can field a strong side for Ducati in the Superbike and Superstock classes."
He added: "We're all pleased to have Lee in Superstock 1000 where he proved himself on last year's bike so with the 1199R and some development and support from Bologna I am sure we can expect more great results from him."

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Retro Pink Miko Doll
Miko-Chan Doll is really cute in her/his pink suit. Miko was first manufactured in Japan by the Kodama toy factory in the 1960's.
Did you know: the original molds were lost in a factory fire, on a trip to Tokyo, Lapin & Mefound a vintage Miko and used it to create a new model and mold.
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Here, along a dreamlike stretch of golden sand, we invite you to find your own personal paradise at Wailea Beach Villas. Experience the best of both worlds—secluded tropical living, with the best of Maui just steps away.
Make yourself at home in your own villa, which features all the comforts of home coupled with luxurious services and amenities. Within the luxurious seclusion of our 11-acre villa resort, you'll find a tropical oasis of waterfalls, peaceful gardens and winding paths. Take a quiet dip in our adults-only lagoon pool, or frolic with the whole gang in our family pool. Then work up a sweat in our state-of-the-art fitness facility before heading to Wailea Beach, where the rolling surf, swaying palms and soft sand conjure total tropical bliss.
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Tedder House artists Lee Green and Adrian Rothwell are holding lighthearted creature themed life drawing sessions at Tedder House, 26 Augusta Street, Llandudno on Saturday 16th September.
No previous experience needed, come along and have a creative play.
Suitable for everyone from those who have never picked up a pencil before to more experienced artists.
Materials will be provided.
Daytime session 12:00 – 1:30 (All ages)
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Check out the NYCxDESIGN festival (*cough* @shadowjack *cough*)!
Dig through this hard-to-read website to find cool events for Bronx Week!
We saw Basquiat's work last week and talked about his friendship with Andy Warhol. Now you can go see Warhol's work at MoMA…
…or Frida Kahlo's work at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden!
Another Botanical Garden that's an adventure to get to and explore is the Snug Harbor Botanical Garden on Staten Island. I haven't been in the science museum there, but the garden grounds are a great place for thinking, making art, picnicking, and taking silly photos.
There are also the usual all ages shows at Brooklyn Night Bazaar on Thursday and Friday. And all of Central (and Prospect and Van Cortlandt) Park. @likeaboss and @agilealfie may want to go to Sean Casey (with a grown-up…sorry, friends) and sign out a dog to walk for a bit. There's the pyramid playground by the MET, looking for Morse and Basquiat and Bernstein in Greenwood Cemetery, dancing with @abram on Wednesday night in East Harlem, walking the High Line, or heading to any skate park that @ryanshollenberger took trips to last year…though if you do that maybe bring your school ID in case the police get confused about your not having school 😉
Whatever you do, I'd love to read about it when I get back from wedding+graduation celebrations!


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USDJPY (Intraday) – Shorts in play within supply zone
Latest sharp move higher hit possible supply zone based on intraday chart. We see shorts in play with stops above that zone. First possible target is 109.70/50 second around 108.50.
Should you have any questions feel free to contact us anytime.
Good luck Champs!
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It's a bit late in the year, but busy schedules will do that. The peppers are in the ground though. Labels are in the pictures.
Really Jim DeMint?
I just received a "Christmas" message from Jim DeMint.
In our tumultuous world, I turn for guidance both to scripture and to the wisdom of our Founding Fathers.
His message then quotes and extols Samuel Adams. Finally he finishes with this:
America was founded of the people, by the people, and for the people. We are a shining city upon a hill. We Americans take it upon ourselves to defend those who cannot defend themselves, to provide for those most in need. That spirit of giving is the true spirit of Christmas and the true spirit of America.
Thank you for holding true to the spirit of America. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday season.
Not once does he mention the true reason for Christmas even in his chosen quote. Not once do we hear about the incarnation of the Son of God and His purpose for coming into the world. No, as is typical for a politician, it seems Christmas is about America.
Jesus came into this world to free us from sin. That's why we celebrate His birth. America is a wonderful place, but the spirit of America is no substitute for the Spirit of God.
This Christmas forget the politics. Look to our Lord Who gave his life so that we could be freed from sin and Who took it up again so that we could have eternal life if we believe in Him.
False Teachers, Heresy, and Discernment
In the 1980s I would on occasion listen to a radio program late at night on the AM band. The program was an exposition of the bible by a gospel preacher. I enjoyed listening to it, but I cannot remember its name now. I did an internet search to see if I could find it, but I'm not sure I did. I found quite a few things that I did listen to back then that I now know to have been heretical. I also found some things that seem like they might be what I was looking for. Continue reading False Teachers, Heresy, and Discernment
Is "faith" enough?
Recently I was involved in a fairly acrimonious discussion with another blogger who professes to be a Christian. He is able to recite the fundamentals of the Lord's plan of salvation and claims to believe them. However, he also believes and teaches some rather strange things for a person who professes the name of Christ.
Continue reading Is "faith" enough?
On "doing good"
When people die, it's not uncommon to hear people say of the deceased "He was a good man." When they're not reporting on the latest political infighting, or the most recent scandalous celebrity behavior, the major media like to present stories of how some people work hard to help others – such as Mother Theresa, Doctors Without Borders and the like. Continue reading On "doing good"
Keurig Despicable?
Coincidence? Yes, probably so.
Continue reading Keurig Despicable?
If anyone is wondering, I've decided to move my content from my old site to this one. Why? In part performance. The server my previous provider was using is getting old, it's slow, and it's down more often than up. The second reason? Cost.
WordPress.com provides free sites. I can export all of my old content and import it here, and that's what I'll be doing soon. Or rather, as soon as I can access the old site again. Then, if I want to upgrade the site later to a premium site, it will cost me less than half of what I'm paying my old provider.
So, Individual Liberty – Individual Responsibility will be moving here shortly.
Maybe WordPress.com is a better place. We'll see,


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Tag Archives: Cure Amour
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 43: Skate for Yourself
The forty-third episode of Hugtto! PreCure is a HomaHarry one, so I'm just going to try to breeze through it as quickly as possible.
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 42: Wings
The forty-second episode of Hugtto! PreCure focuses on Henri, as he and Homare are entering the world juniors ice skating championship. However, Henri's skating isn't the same as it once was…
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 40: Full of Contradictions
It's hard to believe that we are already at episode forty of Hugtto! PreCure. The end is in sight, and I don't want to see this show go. I guess the best thing to do for now is just focus … Continue reading
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 39: Infinite Labyrinth
Hugtto! PreCure returns after taking a break last week. In this 39th episode, PreCure find themselves ending up in Harry's home.
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 38: Ghosts, Witches and Heroes
After the mind blowing spectacle that was episodes 36 and 37 of Hugtto! PreCure, the shows goes back to just focusing on one group of Cures. With October 31st approaching, it is only fitting that we get a Halloween episode.
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 37: Everyone is Here!
I've been hearing quite a lot about ambitious crossovers this year, and Toei has decided that PreCure should get in on that fun with its thirty-seventh episode. Yes, that title I've used for this post is the obvious Super Smash … Continue reading
Hugtto! PreCure Episode 36: Super Stars
Episode thirty-six of Hugtto! PreCure is one that I have been eagerly anticipating. The reason for is quite simply the return of a few familiar faces that we haven't seen for a little while


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Home Tech Tips Technology Expose: you're losing money by not using accessories
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I want to tell you I have never been treated so bad in my life. I went to auto zone like I always do amd bought a radiator for a little under 200.00 dollers.
I put the part in and it had a leak. I went to the next auto zone to replace it. when I got there the manager of the store was the customer service rep i spoke to. Imiadiatly told us this was not her fault 3 times.
We explained the cercumstances as she was on a personal phone call the whole time. she then states to whom ever on the end of the line she does not need to deal with poeple like us. from that point on it got worse and words were exchanged. I asked to speak to the manager and she then told me she was the manager.
I then left. I want to make this complaint for only the reason that not only will I never go back to auto zone who I always depended on for all my auto parts but I will tell every one I know about the service I recieved. You see I am in customer service, I deal with customer (many upset customer) on the daily basis. I have never seen such bad service.
I am sorry that you and I will not do any more service because of one individual who left a bad impression. My name is melissa fritz and my phone number is 480-649-2642 under my husbands name of jeff fritz. the store is at extention and broadway in mesa az and the person i spoke to is name is trish, I believe it is patrisha stone but not sure if that is correct.
Again I am sorry about all of this but i wcant allow myself to be mistreated by any one the way she did. I do plan on calling the dist manager tomorrow and thank you for your time.
Product or Service Mentioned: Autozone Auto Part.
Monetary Loss: $200.
Lady, you need to take your personal info off this site. People could use that stuff in the wrong way.
Go to autozone.com and fill out a customer survey. If you need help with your warranty and the store will not help. Ask for the phone # of the DM, (District Manager.) They are usually more than willing and able to help an upset customer.
You should take your personal info down.


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In May and early June 2013, the Department of Education held four public hearings to accept input on topics to consider in upcoming negotiated rulemaking sessions, and it also accepted written comments. Many organizations and elected officials spoke or submitted comments, in particular encouraging the Department to effectively enforce the statutory "gainful employment" requirement for all career education programs. Links to comments from elected officials and select organizations are below. Information on the hearings, including lists of presenters and hearing transcripts, can be found here.
Members of Congress
U.S. Representative Tony Cardenas
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver
U.S. Representative John Conyers Jr.
U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings
U.S. Representative Danny Davis
U.S. Representative Susan Davis
U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene
U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva
U.S. Representative Rubén Hinojosa
U.S. Representative Mike Honda
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee
U.S. Representative Barbara Lee
U.S. Representative Doris Matsui
U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano
U.S. Representative Jared Polis
U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard
U.S. Representative Bobby Rush
U.S. Representative Jackie Speier
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell
U.S. Representative Mark Takano
U.S. Representative Maxine Waters
Attorneys General
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Association of the U.S. Navy (AUSN)
Americans for Financial Reform
American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
Center for Responsible Lending
Council for Opportunity in Education (COE)
The Education Trust, Education Trust Appendix
The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS)
IHEP – Institute for Higher Education Policy
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Mississippi Center for Justice
National Education Association (NEA)
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) on behalf of its low-income clients
National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS)
New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
VetsFirst, an initiative of the United Spinal Association


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Es Cana holidays will take you to a traditionally charming beach resort, on the north east coast of Ibiza. The sweeping golden beach has a stunning backdrop of lush green pine trees, with beach bars to revive and refresh, offering hazy views of tiny islands gazing back at you from the gentle Mediterranean waters.
Life guards patrol the beach so you can relax on your holidays in Es Cana whilst the youngsters play or join in the many water sports available like parasailing, water skiing, windsurfing and the old favourite - the banana boat ride.
Quaint white washed houses dazzle in the sun, while colourful fishing boats bob in the sunlight bathing the harbour. Fabulous restaurants serve local and international cuisine, with family friendly bars offering quiz nights, karaoke, singing and dancing, making self catering holidays a value for money option on late deals to Es Cana. If it's something a little livelier you need on an evening then head along the coast to Santa Eulalia, or enjoy a night out in Ibiza Town itself.
Head to the bright lights of the big city where you'll find designer boutiques, chic bars and cosmopolitan restaurants. Especially beautiful at night when the town is lit up like something from a fairytale.
Head over to the west coast of the island and take a sunset cruise past San Antonio. Relax on deck as the day ends and the blue sky turns the world a crimson shade of red.
Shopping is probably best left for a Wednesday when the local Hippy Market hits town, with handmade jewellery, crafts, pottery and clothes all colourfully displayed, while groovy music played throughout makes a fantastic atmosphere. If you can't wait for that then Santa Eulalia provides a large variety of shops. Walk the rugged coastline and explore the hidden coves on your Es Cana holidays or how about sailing the shoreline to neighbouring Santa Eulalia or Cala Llonga.
Slightly further afield lie Portinatx in the north or the beautiful island of Formentera to the south. Aguamar Water Park offers a fun day out for all the family with rides and slides to keep everyone happy. Es Cana is just a short transfer time form Ibiza airport, making it perfect for late deals to the Balearic Islands. Wwith sizzling summer days and lazy Balearic nights waiting to welcome you, what are you waiting for? Book last minute deals to Es Cana online here at Latedeals.co.uk.


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Here's a few things to know about managing your Macquarie credit card
How do I get a cash advance?
You can get a cash advance from your card at any ATM that accepts Visa, by using your card and your card PIN. Alternatively, you can also request a cash advance over the counter at any bank that accepts Visa, using your card and providing your signature and photo identification. Fees and charges apply.
What is the limit for a cash advance?
The daily limit for cash advances is $1,000 through an ATM and $5,000 over the counter at a bank.
How often will I receive a statement?
You will receive a credit card statement monthly if you have made transactions during that period.
Can I change my bill due date?
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Can I receive my statement by email?
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Will my additional cardholder also get a statement?
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Does the additional cardholder have the same level of access as the primary cardholder?
Any additional cardholders have the same access to information about your account. However, they are restricted from making any changes (such as change of address) to your account.
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Can I authorise a third party to access information about my account?
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If your card is damaged for any reason, please call us on 1300 150 300 and a replacement card will be sent to you within seven business days.
Who do I contact if my card is lost or stolen?
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Can I link my account to another Macquarie product?
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Can I see details of my credit card account online?
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Can I make future dated payments via BPAY?
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Mijnos application assistance and manufacturing expertise have earned the trust of robotic, military, aerospace and nuclear industries.
We are certified ISO 9001.
High precision custom gears.
- DIN 8 to 4
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Our products can be assembled via a large variety of combinations ; We can suggest the best packages of gearhead, rack and pinion to optimize your machine. We only need to know your choice of motor, the acceleration, linear speed and strength you need, as well as your requirement for angular or linear precision .


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MM Ramachandran, popularly known as Atlas Ramachandran was once the gold retail tycoon in the world with over 19 jewellery showrooms in the UAE and in many parts of India. But his life took a U-turn after he was arrested in Dubai on August 23 in 2015 for owing millions of rupees to as many as 22 banks.
Also read: Atlas Ramachandran could soon be freed from Dubai jail
Now, 21 months after Ramachandran's arrest, his wife Indira Ramachandran has opened up about the struggles and hardships she has been facing since then, all alone, without even being able to pay the rent of the apartment she lives in. According to her, the 75-year-old businessman was recently taken to a hospital in a wheelchair as his health is deteriorating. "I too have health issues, and I feel lonely and helpless," Indira told Khaleej Times.
Indira fears that she will also be arrested in connection with the financial issues as she is being threatened by some banks. Apart from Ramachandran, his daughter and her husband also got arrested over another financial case that is not related to Atlas' debts. "That was a bigger tragedy. And I had to deal with it all on my own," she added.
When security officials nabbed him in 2015, Indira was least expecting it to be her life's biggest tragedy. Now, she hopes that her husband, whom she calls an honest man, will return soon from the jail. "It is my earnest wish he be given a humanitarian consideration," she pleaded.
As of now, Atlas group of companies managed to sell two of their hospitals in Muscat and paid Dh35 million as temporary settlements with the banks. Meanwhile, diamonds worth Dh5 million were sold for Dh1.5 million to pay the dues and incentives of their staff.


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East Brunswick Shoplifting Lawyers
Retail Theft Defense Attorneys Represent Clients Charged with Shoplifting in East Brunswick, NJ
In New Jersey, what it means to shoplift is often misinterpreted. Shoplifting does not necessarily involve taking an item from a store and hiding it in your jacket.
Shoplifting offenses include:
- Taking merchandise without paying the full retail price
- Concealing merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value
- Altering, transferring, or removing the label or price tag of any merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value
- Transferring merchandise from one container to another with the intent of depriving the owner of its full value
- Under-ringing merchandise
- Removing a shopping cart with no intention of returning it
Penalties for Shoplifting in East Brunswick, New Jersey
The severity of the shoplifting charge will depend upon the amount stolen.
- 2nd degree offense: shoplifted merchandise in the amount of $75,000 or more
- 3rd degree offense: shoplifted merchandise in the amount of over $500 to $75,000
- 4th degree offense: shoplifted merchandise in the amount of $200 to $500
- Disorderly persons offense: shoplifted merchandise in the amount of less than $200
Shoplifting can result in harsh penalties. For example, shoplifting merchandise between $200 and $500 is a 4th degree indictable offense, which carries with it penalties of up to eighteen (18) months in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Misdemeanor Shoplifting Charges Heard in East Brunswick Municipal Court
If you are charged with shoplifting in East Brunswick, the amount of the merchandise taken will determine which New Jersey Court will handle your case. East Brunswick Municipal Court generally handles shoplifting cases where the amount of merchandise taken totals less than $200. All other shoplifting cases are generally handled in Middlesex County Superior Court.
Middlesex County Superior Court is located at 56 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Criminal Division of the Court handles shoplifting cases.
East Brunswick Municipal Court is located at 1 Civic Center Drive. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC represents clients from East Brunswick facing shoplifting offenses.
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Directions to East Brunswick Municipal Court
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East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chan sect located north-west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.Lingyin Temple(Temple of Soul's Retreat) is the oldest, the most famous and influential buddhist monastery in Southeastern China.Lingyin Temple is Chinese famous Buddhist monastery of Buddhism welcomed and believed by innumerous Buddhism believers. In their mind, Lingyin Temple is their shrine and the place to talk spiritually to Bodhisattva and Buddha.
Lingyin Temple located at the northwest riverfront of the West Lake in Hangzhou, and generally, it is considered to be a part of the West Lake Scenic Area, which is the extremely famous and popular tourist attraction in China, even in the Far-East Area. Exactly, Lingyin Temple is situated in the Lingyin Mountain between Fei Lai Feng (Peak Flown From Afar) and Bei Gao Feng(Peak of North Highness). The main attractions of Lingyin Temple is Klippe, klippe in geology is a limestone. There are a lot of strange stone, there are many old trees.The most magical is, klippe cave in cliffs, carved from the Five Dynasties to the song and Yuan period, more than 470 statues of stone carvings. The carving is very beautiful, although after many years, some carving is not clear, but look carefully, you will see the beauty of sculpture.Traditionally, Lingyin Temple as well as the area around Lingyin Temple are all the perfect tourist destinations for leisure, reading, study and self-meditation, thanks to its old and lofty trees, tranquil and deep mountains, ancient Buddhist temples as well as the varied clouds and mist. Lingyin Temple in China is considered to be one of the wealthiest monasteries, and the top one in Jiangnan region. Today's Lingyin Temple serves as the place for tourism and pilgrims.
History and Culture of Hangzhou Lingyin Temple
Reliably Speaking, Lingyin Temple was built in326 when Southern China was in the reign of East Jin Dynasty. Up to today, the history of Lingyin Temple has been more than 1600 years. Lingyin Temple becomes the earliest Buddhist Temple in Hangzhou. Its name origins have been mentioned above. During the reign of Wuyue Kingdom (907-978), when China was separately under the administration of five Dynasties and roughly ten kingdoms, the King Qian Chu(钱俶) was a worshipper of Buddhism. Lingyin Temple with his help developed quickly, which was mainly embodied in the extension of buildings—there were 9 towers, 18 pavilions, 72 halls and more than 3000 monks in Lingyin Temple.
During Northern Song Dynasty, some scholars ranked buddhist temples of Jiangnan region, and Lingyin Temple was ranked first as the Top Zen Buddhist Temple. At the time, China had a list of Buddhist Temple named Wushan Shilin( Five Buddhist Mountains and Five Buddhist Forests), and Lingyin Temple was ranked the top of it. Lingyin Temple indeed has the surroundings of retreat, which is in harmony with its name. The whole temple was deeply surrounded diversity of peaks and forests. Fei Lai Feng and Cold Spring are the fantastic attractions around Lingyin Temple.
During the southward visit of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, he was quite attracted by the gorgeous surroundings of Bei Gao Feng and joyfully inscribed the tablet for Lingyin Temple. But there was an interesting story. It was said that Emperor Kangxi made a mistake which embarrassed him a lot when him did not handle the layout of his handwritings well. The traditional Chinese of Ling. The upper part of the character is another independent character, rain, and the middle part is three in line and the bottom was also a character, wizard. Generally, traditional character of Ling is comprised of three parts. But he was too happy to care more about the whole structure of the character and wrote the Yu quite large, which did harm to the whole writing of Ling. He was troubled but could not tell followers. He considered for a minute. In a flash, he brought to mind that the surroundings of Lingyin Temple, especially the area of Bei Gao Feng always appeared the large scale of mist and covered the whole temple. He got an idea and added a character Yun( Cloud) below Yu, and imperially named Lingyin Temple Yun Lin Chan Si(Cloud-Forest Zen Monastery). Today's huge tablet written by Emperor Kangxi is in front of Hall of the Heavenly Kings. However, the local people still preferred to call it Lingyin Temple.
Having experienced thousands of years, Lingyin Temple still kept well. During the period of Northern Expedition (1926-1927), The 31st Team's Colonel Xu Tujing under the leadership of Warlord Wu Peifu(吴佩孚) burnt down this time-honored temple rebuilt in the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty just for getting illegally a quite treasured legacy—-Ancient Crock of Sheng Tian Tang, which was an ancient big crock originally used for immortality of Monk Bibo, the first governor of Lingyin Temple.


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The Man with the Golden Gun is a 1974 British spy film, the ninth entry in the James Bond series and the second to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. A loose adaptation of Ian Fleming's novel of same name, the film has Bond sent after the Solex Agitator, a device that can harness the power of the sun, while facing the assassin Francisco Scaramanga, the "Man with the Golden Gun". The action culminates in a duel between them that settles the fate of the Solex.
The Man with the Golden Gun was the fourth and final film in the series directed by Guy Hamilton. The script was written by Richard Maibaum and Tom Mankiewicz. The film was set in the face of the 1973 energy crisis, a dominant theme in the script. Britain had still not yet fully overcome the crisis when the film was released in December 1974. The film also reflects the then popular martial arts film craze, with several kung fu scenes and a predominantly Asian location, being set and shot in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Macau. Part of the film is also set in Beirut, Lebanon, but it was not shot there.
The film saw mixed reviews. Christopher Lee's performance as Scaramanga, intended to be a villain of similar skill and ability to Bond, was praised, but reviewers criticized the film as a whole, particularly the comedic approach, and some critics described it as the lowest point in the canon up to that point. Although the film was profitable, it is the fourth lowest grossing Bond film in the series. It was also the last film to be co-produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, with Saltzman selling his 50% stake in Danjaq, LLC, the parent company of Eon Productions, after the release of the film.
Directed by Guy Hamilton
Produced by Albert R. Broccoli
Harry Saltzman
Screenplay by Richard Maibaum
Tom Mankiewicz
Based on The Man with the Golden Gun
by Ian Fleming
Starring Roger Moore
Christopher Lee
Britt Ekland
Music by John Barry
Cinematography Ted Moore
Oswald Morris
Edited by Raymond Poulton
John Shirley
Production company Eon Productions
Distributed by United Artists
Release date 19 December 1974 (London, premiere)
Running time 125 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English
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Auburn Hills, MI & Atlanta, GA – September 24, 2014 – LEID Products, LLC., the leader of electronic locker and cabinet storage with biometric asset protection and control, today announced its planned presence for the upcoming ASIS International Conference from Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Atlanta, GA. LEID Products team of biometric and RFID technology experts will showcase its BACS Asset Management System, equipped with BACS Kiosk, Electronic Lockers, BACS Key Cabinet, SMARTGUARD™ Handgun Safe and Smart Rail Gun Rack.
The ASIS Conference, in its 60th year, will feature educational programs designed to be rigorous and demanding of its attendees, which allows the audience at all sessions to take away key lessons from the event that will directly benefit their professional work.
The industry leading BACS System protects assets including RFID tagged weapons, evidence and keys, restricting access to only approved users through biometric verification. The solution has been proven time and time again to be the most efficient and reliable way to secure and track critical assets for law enforcement departments, libraries, healthcare companies, airports and universities.
At the 2013 ASIS International Conference, LEID Products introduced its BACS Key Management offering, which addresses the critical need for secure key storage and access tracking. As part of the overall BACS System, LEID Products demonstrated the key management system at the conference to the many interested parties who stopped by on the show floor. The BACS Asset Management System, including key management, will again be available for live demonstration on request. Stop by booth number 3744.
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Hiking the west portion of Carquinez Strait Open Space offers some great views of San Pablo Bay and the Caquinez Bridge.
A 9 mile hike in the surprisingly expansive Crockett Hills Regional Park provides views of the Carquinez Strait, Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais while hiking through grasslands, chaparral and oak woodlands.
Newell Open Space Preserve in American Canyon offers a 5+ mile loop trail among grasslands and a eucalyptus grove, with two historic ranches viewable in the background.
A great camping area on the coast in Sonoma County, Doran Beach offers great fishing and crabbing with the option to camp.
This 8.5 mile hike takes you on the Bay Area Ridge Trail and winds along Moore Creek, with a couple creek crossings, before climbing into the hills overlooking Lake Hennessey.
A great 8.5 mile hike to the top of Fiske Peak via the Blue Ridge Trail from Cache Creek Recreation Area.
Whether you're disc golfing or hiking, Crane Creek offers gorgeous views in the Spring with green grass, wildflowers and oaks covered with spanish moss.
An easy 5 mile hike through Helen Putnam Regional Park in Petaluma offers views of hills of rolling grasses and oak savannah.
Moore Creek Regional Park and Open Space is a new park in Napa with trails that are still under construction. One trail is complete offering 3.8 miles of hiking, with two others being constructed. Great views, a hidden pool and diverse terrain intermixed with cows.
This fantastic north bay hike to the summit and beyond in Mount Hood Regional Park and Open Space Preserve is challenging but very rewarding with great views and a mix of terrains and trail types.
A short stroll through Maxwell Farms Regional Park in Sonoma brings pleasant views of oak and bay trees along a nice creek. Easy walking with no hills.
A nice short hike through oak woodlands with a lake through Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen.
A nice, small park with a vast number of trails, grasslands, oak woodlands, a lake and a number of rock formations and boulders offers nice views of the east bay.
Several short loop hikes to choose from through Oak woodlands and grassy hills in Windsor, CA.
This hike through Claremont Canyon is a good leg workout and offers breathtaking views of San Francisco and the bay.
Hiddenbrooke Trail in Fairfield offers great views west toward the north portion of the San Francisco Bay and southward toward Mount Diablo.
A beautiful historic hiking trail along an old wagon wheel rutted road which once led to Oat Hill Mine where material for quicksilver was mined until the 1960s.
The Sawyer Camp Trail in San Bruno is a popular paved trail for bicyclists and hikers which runs alongside San Andreas Lake, a reservoir for the San Francisco area's drinking water.
Gorgeous views atop some famous hills in San Francisco, Twin Peaks north and south summits might be crowded, but the view is worth a visit at least once.
Truckee River Regional Park is in Truckee, CA off Highway 80 around Donner Lake. Great 18 hole course which includes the infamous Shanker Trail.
The Auburn Regional Park Disc Golf Course is scenic and though little elevation change, it has a good mix of densely forested, wide open grass, and water hazard holes.
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Among its features include Office Excel Karl Joseph Big Tall Jersey , word power files in an addition to being able to editing them and sending them to friends located in different areas through using the app quick office 3.0. If you don't want to type by using the touch pad you can install external keyboard application and can use it with great ease.
among the most demanded phone, Motorola Atrix 2 is the most popular portable smart phone. Dual core processor and 1 GB RAM is the main driver behind its great processing speed. the smart phone has unique point that it employees the android technology and at the same time supports applications which are specifically designed for the operating system. Additionally, the secret behind this wonderful; device is the presence of Motorola Atrix 2 accessories such the Motorola Atrix 2 case and the Motorola Atrix 2 screen protector which provide excellent protection to your smart phone.
In last few years Motorola has improved a great field in field of hardware and technology. It is mainly developed by the famous Motorola company. You will find the smart phone good looking but you need to protect it from scratches or cracks with special phone case. It is elegant and has attractive and pleasurable features that keep one cheerful. It can be used for reading hence when one is on a trip, his office work as well as class work in addition to entertainment can be catered for appropriately by this smart phone. Because of these features you don't need to take laptops or iPads for you work.
If you are using multiple features if the smart phone the battery goes down faster than normal and for this you need to connect your phone to a charger. Without this device, the phone no longer works. Also featuring in is the screen, that allows the users to view texts as well as images quite clear, the availability of finger print readers in a Motorola phone is splendid since it is able to read any registered finger prints of the users.
Through this, Motorola Company ensures thorough security measures, for instance, ones phone is protected against theft and the data can only the accessed by only the user and no any other party. The gorilla glass screen consists of a screen protector that offers protection against ultra-violet rays. Also featuring in is a voice recognition device also referred to as Vingo voice, in this feature, the phone detects sound instruction hence one can always instruct one to call or send a text while seated just a few meters away from the phone.
The presence of GPS on the mobile technology that enables one to locate the direction as well as activities done in different locations using Google maps. A Google map as an application of the internet giants Google makes use of the digital satellite systems for accessing locations in addition to enabling one to navigate through the locations easily. A battery is necessary o be used in good quality phones because it lasts up to 10 hours.
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The organising committee for the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea's Pyeongchang (POCOG) has poured cold water on North Korea's suggestion that it could co-host some of the Olympic skiing events at its Masik resort.
North Korea's International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Chang Ung hinted on Tuesday that the North was willing to host events at the resort in Wonsan, Gangwon province.
However, POCOG responded on Wednesday by saying that holding events hundreds of kilometres away from the host city was unrealistic and would breach IOC regulations.
The two Koreas have only resumed dialogue in recent weeks after months of tensions earlier this year appeared to take their frayed ties to the brink of war as Pyongyang threatened missile and nuclear attacks against the South and its ally the United States.
The United States fought on the side of the South in the 1950-53 Korean War, which ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.
"Co-hosting goes against International Olympic Committee regulations which stipulate that, unlike the World Cup, all the Olympic events be held within the host city," the committee said in a news release on Wednesday.
"We should make sure technology and administrative works are in optimal condition in order to host an event- and athlete-oriented Olympic Games. Holding some of the events in the Masik resort, more than 300 kilometres away from Pyeongchang, cannot guarantee meeting this goal," the committee added.
IOC Chairman Jacques Rogge has previously expressed opposition to co-hosting events with North Korea, saying in 2011 that the IOC would consider allowing the two Koreas to march together at the 2018 opening ceremony but not to share events.
"As far as spreading venues between the two countries, that is something we do not consider under the current Olympic Charter," said Rogge.
On Tuesday, North Korea's Chang told U.S. funded broadcaster Voice of America that the Masik resort could possibly hold 2018 events if an agreement could be reached.
"When construction is complete, it (Masik) can be used in an international event and possibly in the Olympic Games," Chang was quoted as saying in the telephone interview.
He acknowledged, however, that it was not a simple decision to make and that there would have to be complex discussions among several bodies such as the IOC and International Ski Federation to assess the possibility.
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ALL roads led to Odoragushin Epe, Lagos State, last weekend as the remains of former Lagos State governor, Sir Michael Otedola, were committed to mother earth. With a stupendous display of wealth by his billionaire son, Femi Otedola, the event will go down as one of the most memorable in recent times, particularly with the calibre of people who came to pay their last respects.
The Chairman of Forte Oil displayed so much class to ensure that his father's last journey the talk of the town for a long time. The ambience of the hall that hosted guests was simply confounding. Every table was laden with exotic drinks. Juju music maestro, King Sunny Ade, was on the bandstand to dish out melodious tunes to the listening and dancing pleasure of guests. Also on hand was hip-hop star, 9ice, who rendered some of his rich lyrics to the admiration of guests. Femi's daughter, DJ Cuppy, also thrilled guests with her performance.
The former governor was laid to rest at his compound in Ibowon, Epe, after a farewell mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ibuwon, Epe. President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo topped the list of dignitaries at the burial.


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Posted by: Anthony Hewitt on May 21, 2012
It takes 3 to Tandem! Was fortunate today that I got a buffer from the north-easterly wind in the form of a couple who joined me on a tandem for this leg.
The climb to the Yorkshire dales was a battle of beauty and the bleak, but the downhill into Swaledale was fantastic as I clocked close to 50mph. I was given such a warm welcome by Swaledale director Malcolm Creese that playing outside at 10 celcius didn't matter. The view from the Green in Reeth is stunning and with two weeks of classical, jazz, folk, literature, and theatre, this is one of the most diverse festivals in the country.


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Riverside Senior Living, a locally and independently owned Vancouver Island Retirement Community is opening in Spring 2018 in downtown Courtenay. Situated along the Courtenay Riverwalk, adjacent to the Best Western Westerly Hotel, these new retirement living suites offer a choice between 320 sq ft studio units and 640 sq ft one bedroom spaces. The suites all feature kitchenettes with full size refrigerators.
The show suite at Riverside Senior Living in Courtenay is now open for viewing. Book a tour today and learn about the amenities and services of the Comox Valley's newest seniors' independent living community.
All of these Vancouver Island retirement living units come with a host of amenities included in the monthly fee which includes: heat, hydro and basic cable, housekeeping; three prepared meals daily; social areas including a media lounge, fitness facility, indoor pool, games room; three onsite dining options; and a variety of scheduled activities.
At Riverside Senior Living, the downtown Courtenay location means you are only steps from amenities including: grocery, pharmacy and other retails services; restaurants and entertainment; and the green space provided by the Courtenay Riverwalk. Many of the suites also feature beautiful views of the Courtenay River.
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Kevin Hart exploded onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedic actors in both television and film; and he's making history. Hart has appeared in such films as Meet the Fockers sequel aka Little Fockers, and Death at a Funeral, alongside Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan, and Martin Lawrence.
He also co-starred alongside Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in Fool's Gold, Along Came Polly opposite Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston, as well as opposite Steve Carell in The 40 Year Old Virgin. Hart's additional film credits include: Soul Plane opposite Tom Arnold, Method Man, and Snoop Dogg, Not Easily Broken, Extreme Movie, Drillbit Taylor, Epic Movie, The Last Stand, Scary Movie 4, and In the Mix, Meet Dave and Superhero Movie. One would say Hart is quickly on his way to skyrocketing into the next bonafide international superstar.
In 2011, Hart's Laugh At My Pain comedy tour pegged him as 2011's #1 comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011, Hart sold out the Nokia Theater two nights in a row breaking the record previously set by Eddie Murphy. Hart released the feature film version of his comedy tour, Laugh At My Pain in September 2011. Despite opening in less than 300 screens nationwide, the film grossed nearly $8 million at the box office making it one of the top 10 independent films of 2011.
Hart's the man who sees the humor in life experiences and makes fans take a cold hard look at the things everyone thinks but is too afraid to say. He's irreverent, bold, and somewhat brass; yet there's an innocent sensitivity that pulls at the heart strings which make fans want to take hold and go along for the ride. His brilliant-style of improvisational comedy is the rawest seen anywhere in years and is dominating and selling out arenas and large venues with his appearances in sitcoms, movies, stand-up specials, and award shows (including being honored with hosting duties for the 2011 BET Awards, 'no-host' emcee duties opening the 2011 MTV Awards, and host of the 2012 VMA's).
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The shutdown is taking a hard toll on federal employees but Democrats want to push through legislation to protect them from evictions and more.
NBC affiliate, Channel 4 in New York, reports:
"Sen. Chuck Schumer is pushing legislation that would protect government workers who can't pay their bills because of the government shutdown.
He says the measure would shield workers from eviction or home foreclosure, repossession of their cars and penalties for late payment of bills and student loans.
'Across New York City and Long Island, thousands of people and their families continue to suffer through a needless government shutdown that has absolutely nothing to do with the federal agencies they so diligently serve,' Schumer said in a statement.
'That is why, amidst another push to open the government, I am fighting with my colleagues for necessary financial protections for impacted federal workers during this shutdown and for workers of any future shutdown, because no federal public servant should have their financial well-being held hostage by a president unwilling to simply open the government in the middle of a debate,' he added.
The measure, known as the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, was introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz, of Hawaii, and cosponsored by Schumer and 24 other senators, according to Schumer's release."
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I can chew gum and walk at the same time. I can juggle three tennis balls. I used to be able to stand on my head, but now I pass out. But it took some practice to learn how to back up with a trailer attached to my truck. The shorter the trailer, the harder it was. Physics experts understand that stuff, but I sucked at Physics. The good news is that I am now an expert at backing a trailer and I was just a high "B" student in school. Here are the secrets:
1. Make sure the trailer is properly attached to your truck (very basic, I know)
2. Decide which way you want the trailer to go
3. Turn the steering wheel the opposite way you want the trailer to go and start to back up (slowly)
4. Watch the trailer......as it starts to turn towards your target it is time to go against human nature......now turn the wheel in the same direction you want the trailer to go as you continue to back up (slowly). This is where most people screw up: they wait too long to turn in the same direction or they do it too soon and the trailer straightens up, causing you to miss your target and look like a fool to friends and family.
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Open / Close Remote-connection Sidebar¶
The Remote-connection Sidebar, available under both the Remote Desktop and Web Terminal, is hidden until explicitly shown. On a desktop or other device which has a hardware keyboard, you can open the sidebar within either remote connection interface by pressing the
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Ctrl+Command+Shift (Mac OS) keys combination. The sidebar will consequently appear towards the left-hand side of the interface.
If you are using a mobile or touchscreen device that lacks a keyboard, the user can also show the menu by swiping right from the left edge of the screen.
To hide the menu, press
Ctrl+Command+Shift again, or swipe left across the screen.
This sidebar is particularly useful for copying/pasting text from both the Remote Desktop and Web Terminal connection options into the clipboard, for later use elsewhere. The procedure to do so is explained in this page. Further functionality offered by the sidebar includes the following list.
- Navigating back to the home screen
- Uploading files
- Selecting alternative methods of typing or controlling the mouse, particularly for use on mobile or touchscreen devices
- Zooming in and out of the remote display
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HCS Trading Ltd is a small independent Family run business. We are FCA Authorised, and work with all major finance companies, we can arrange finance for you ready to make your next purchase. We only charge an administration fee if finance is outsourced. We also offer part exchange and extendable 3rd party warranties., All of our cars are HPI Clear and have a full service history. Our cars are prepared to a high standard and are fully valeted ready to be viewed., FULL COMPETITION PACK, CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACK, CARBON FIBER EXTERIOR PACK WITH CARBON SIDE BLADES , Full dealership history, New bodywork, Black Full leather interior - New Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Miami Blue, 1 owner, APPOINTMENT ONLY, HPI CHECKED,, £66,950 p/x considered
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Apple CarPlay Preparation, BMW Individual Extended Merino Leather Trim, Adaptive LED Headlights, M Head-Up Display, Comfort Access with Smart-Opener, Sun Protection Glass, Carbon Fibre Interior Trim Finisher, Carbon Interior Package, Loudspeaker System - Harman/Kardon, Full Carbon Exterior Package, BMW Individual Metallic Paintwork, Alloy Wheels - 20in Star-Spoke Style 666 M Black, Reversing Assist Camera, 20in Alloy Wheels M Star-Spoke Style 666M Forged, Alarm System (Thatcham 1), Auto Start-Stop, BMW Professional Radio with Single CD Player (with MP3 Playback Capability), Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start, Cruise Control with Brake Function, DAB Tuner, Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Open/Close Fingertip Control, Anti-Trap Facility and Comfort Closing, Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging, Heat Protection Glazing with Green-Tint, Hill - Start Assistant, Metallic Paintwork, On-Board Computer (OBC), Park Distance Control (PDC) Front & Rear, Seat Adjustment - Front Electric w. Driver Memory, Seat Heating for Driver and Passenger, Tyre Puncture Warning System (TPWS), Upholstery - Extended Merino Leather, WiFi Hotspot Preparation
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- 2018
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- £66,950
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Vehicle summary
|Body style
|Engine size
|2979 cc
|Fuel type
|Number of doors
|Number of seats
|Gearbox type
|DCT Auto 7Spd
|CO2 emissions
|194 g/km
|Insurance group
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (miles)
|No details available
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (years)
|3 years
|Standard paintwork guarantee
|3 years
Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|25.4 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|42.2 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|34 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|No details available
|Top speed
|155 mph
|Engine power
|444 bhp
|Engine torque
|406 lbs/ft
|1431 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
|No details available
|4671 mm
|2812 mm
|2037 mm
|Width including mirrors
|No details available
|Fuel tank capacity
|60 litres
|Minimum kerb weight
|1585 kg
|Interior features
|Exterior features
|12V Power Socket in Front Centre Console and Passenger Footwell
|20in Alloy Wheels - M Light Star-Spoke Style 666M - Forged
|8 Programmable Favourite Buttons
|Air Breather
|AUX-In Connection
|BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with Extended Contents
|Access to BMW Connected Plus for 12 Months from Vehicle Production - Subscription Required
|Bumper System - Front and Rear
|Active M Differential
|Carbon-Fibre Reinforced Plastic - CFRP - Roof
|Adaptive M Suspension
|Direction Indicator - Side Repeaters - Integrated in Exterior Mirrors
|Air Conditioning - Automatic with Two-Zone Control
|Direction Indicator Lights - Clear Lenses LED
|Armrest - Front with Sliding Adjustment
|Electric Windows - Front and Rear with Open-Close Fingertip Control - Anti-Trap Facility and Comfort Closing Function
|Automatically Dimming Rear View Mirror
|Exterior Mirrors - Electrically Folding with Anti Dazzle
|BMW Emergency Call
|Exterior Parts in Body Colour
|BMW Online Services
|Exterior Trim - High Gloss Shadowline
|BMW Professional Radio with Single CD Player - with MP3 Playback Compatibility
|Heat Protection Glazing with Green Tint
|BMW TeleServices
|Kidney Grille - Chrome with Double Black Vertical Slats and M3 Badging
|Bottle Holders Integrated into Door Trim Storage Compartments - Front - Up to 1 litre
|M Aerodynamics Package
|Central Locking Switch - Doors - Fuel Filler Cap - Luggage Compartment
|M Designation
|Check Control Warning System for Monitoring of Lights and Door-Luggage Compartment Open Warning
|M Mobility System
|Competition Package
|M Rear Lip Spoiler
|Control Display - 8.8in Colour Display Screen
|M Specific Exterior Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and Heated
|Cup Holders - Front - Two with Removable Oddments Tray-Lid
|M Sports Exhaust Finished with Black Chrome Tailpipe Finishers
|DAB Digital Radio
|Model Designation
|Door Sill Finishers - M Designation
|Windscreen Washer Jets - Heated
|EPS - Electric Power Steering
|Enhanced Bluetooth Telephone Preparation with Wireless Charging
|Extended Lighting
|Floor Mats - Velour
|Full Black Panel Display
|Gearshift Lever with M Badge
|Glove Box
|Grab Handles - Integrated in Roof Lining x4
|Handbrake Lever and Gear Lever in Leather
|Headlight Wash
|Headlining - Anthracite
|High Level Third Brake Light
|Interior Lighting - Front Centre Over Interior Mirror with Soft-Light and Rear Centre
|Interior Trim Finisher - Blue Shadow with Black High Gloss Finisher
|LED Headlights
|LED Tailights
|Lights-On Warning by Audio Warning Signal When Ignition is Switched Off
|Lightweight M Sports Seats - with Breakthrough Elements in the Seat Back
|Loudspeaker System - BMW Advanced
|Luggage Compartment - Lashing Eyes
|Luggage Compartment - Light
|Lumbar Support - Driver and Front Passenger
|M Drive Manager
|M Instrument Cluster
|M Servotronic
|M-Specific Rear Seat with Two Integrated Headrests and One Removable Centre Headrest
|Media Package - BMW Professional
|Non Smokers Package
|Personal Profile
|Rain Sensor with Automatic Headlight Activation
|Real Time Traffic Information
|Rear Backrest - Lightweight Construction - Foldable and 60:40 Dividable
|Rear Fog Light
|Rear Suspension - Five-Link
|Remote Services
|Seat Adjustment - Front Electric with Driver Memory
|Seat Heating for Driver and Front Passenger
|Seats - Backrest Width Adjustment - Front
|Shark Fin
|Side Armrests - Front and Rear Integrated into Door Trim
|Start-Stop Button with Comfort Go Keyless Engine Start and Auto Start-Stop Deactivation Button
|Steering Column with Manual Reach and Rake Adjustment
|Steering Wheel - M Leather Multi-Function - Three Spoke with Three Colour M Stitching
|Storage Compartment in Rear Centre Console
|Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Ticket Pocket
|Suspension - Front Aluminium
|Toolkit Located in Luggage Compartment
|Twin Horns
|Welcome Light
|WiFi Hotspot Preparation
|Windscreen Wipers - Two-Speed with Adjustable Intervals
|Wireless Charging Cradle Located in Front Centre Armrest Storage Compartment
|Alarm System - Thatcham 1 with Remote Control and Engine Immobiliser
|Battery Safety Cut Off
|Brake Pad Wear Indicator - Front and Rear
|Child Proof Locking System - Rear Doors
|Child Seat ISOFIX Attachment - Rear with Passenger Airbag Deactivation
|Condition Based Service
|Crash Sensor
|Cruise Control with Brake Function
|DSC - Dynamic Stability Control Plus
|Dynamic Brake Lights
|First Aid Kit and Warning Triangle
|OBC - On-Board Computer
|Oil Sensor For Level and Grade - Warning by Check Control System
|Optimum Shift Indicator
|PDC - Park Distance Control - Front and Rear
|Remote Control Including Integrated key with Inset in Chrome - 2
|Seat Belt Security Check for Driver
|Seat Belts - M Stripes
|Side Impact Protection
|Three-Point Seat Belts - All Seats
|Tyre Puncture Warning System - TPWS
|Visible VIN
|iDrive Touch Controller with Shortcut Buttons
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Lent Courses
The Lent Course will be using three inspirational group Bible studies on the Book of Colossians produced by Bishop Steven:-
Study 1:- Colossians 1: 1 - 23
These are based on Paul's letter to Colossians, a letter addressed to the smallest, least important town of any New Testament letter. Yet Paul provides us with an essential description of what it means to live as a Christian disciple and what it means to be the Church. "Alive in Christ" is the third study guide in the series and is intended as a resource for small groups to explore more deeply what it means to be a Christ-like Church for the sake of God's world.
There is a choice of a daytime or evening group:-
(1). A five session course on Tuesday afternoons at Stoke Hammond Methodist Church:- 12th, 19th & 26th March and 2nd & 9th April starting at 1.30pm with a soup lunch, then 2.00pm - 3.30pm for the Lent Course.
(2). A four session evening course held at 8.00pm at venues across the Benefice, starting the week beginning 18th March. The dates and venues to be confirmed. [ See Additional Note below.]
All will be welcome to join in any of the sessions at any of the venues. The sessions are independent, so it doesn't matter if you miss one.
ADDITIONAL NOTE 7th APRIL:-
For various reasons the evening Lent Course for the Benefice did not take place - it will now be held in May. The three-week course will be held from 8.00pm to 9.30pm at Green Farm, Stoke Lane, Great Brickhill on:
Dates and details about the course can be found on the flyer:- Post Lent Course Info
All will be welcome to join in any of the sessions, which are independent, so it doesn't matter if you miss one.
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Just recently, we upgraded to the latest version of Quickbooks and I did not realize that I needed to let InterWeave know. After I realized Quickbooks was not recording transactions, I contacted InterWeave and they had it linked back up within hours as well as was able to add in the transactions that were not recorded. This was a mistake I made and they still jumped to get it done. It is very rare you find companies that would do that for a mistake they make, let alone a mistake not caused by them.
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Richard J. Blakemore & Elaine Murphy
The British Civil Wars at Sea 1638 – 1653
(Boydell & Brewer, 2018) 225 pp. $115.00/£65.00
To a student of the British Civil Wars, it soon becomes obvious that the perception one is given of the conflict is of an overwhelmingly land based series of campaigns. While the names of Popham, Rainborowe, Blake, Prince Charles and Prince Rupert appear in a maritime setting, the general feeling is of generals-turned-admirals with English naval vessels in the hands of Parliament in pursuit of other ships of the English navy in the hands of Royalists, leaving the naval power of Scotland and the Irish Confederacy largely unexamined.
Since J R Powell's less than satisfactory The Navy in the English Civil War (London 1962) it cannot be said that any academic study has seriously concentrated on the nature of the civil wars at sea.
Blakemore and Murphy's study sets out to correct some of the assumptions about the war at sea. They commence with an overview of early modern warfare naval when the Dutch were a recognisable naval power and when the light, fast but heavily gunned and easily sailed coastal frigate was new technology. This was also the period when King Charles I's newly created 'ship money' navy, while it had built a solid, modern big vessel deep water fleet, had not built the sort of fleet suitable for the kind of war that it was eventually going to fight. This explains the Dutch victory at the Battle of the Downs in 1639, and what happened between that episode and the Battle of Scheveningen in 1653 when the Commonwealth navy heavily defeated the Dutch is the journey on which this volume takes us. How did this 'transformation in British naval activity' (p 7) occur and was the impact of naval warfare in the civil wars as limited as some historians have assumed?
The authors make the valid point that while only a few people in the British isles had direct experience of warfare on land through participation in the continental wars of this period, as a maritime nation, this was certainly not true of warfare at sea. As N A M Rodger states: 'Robbery under arms was a normal aspect of sea borne trade' (p 12) during this era. As the wars progressed, many authorities began issuing letters of marque and this shaded easily into outright piracy on all sides of the conflict.. Many merchant vessels carried their own armament as a result. The vessels being utilised in such operations where often the previously mentioned frigate and the English were slow in recognising their value.
The previous chapter examined the development of state navies, but with the outbreak of civil war in 1638, what constituted a state was to be tested to breaking point. Rebellions on both Ireland and Scotland were followed by that in England and the King soon became aware that he had lost his much vaunted new navy to Parliament as London and the major naval hub of Chatham chose sides. Seaman and watermen were forward in the protests leading up to the outbreak of war. As conflict expanded and towns became cut off by siege, resupply by sea became an important aspect of how things developed with places as far apart as Drogheda and Lyme benefitting from seaborn relief. It became clear from an early stage that while naval operations were likely to be important to the conduct of the war, major set piece naval battles were unlikely to be a large part of the conflict.
The third chapter examines the war at sea between 1642 and 1646 and a large part of parliamentarian naval operations was to ensure that important coastal installations did not fall into royalist hands and to this end, frigates and other light vessels became an important aspect of naval activities. The sieges of Hull and Plymouth, for example, failed due to Parliamentarian naval supremacy and Parliament was certainly in the ascendant at sea by 1645 while Royalist naval operations were in free fall.
In the following chapter, the authors remind us that Parliament relied on the major naval base of Chatham and ships in the Thames/Medway confluence to protect the city of London which was key to the conflict. There is an intriguing discussion on the supply of vessels and one which serves to remind us just how far things were able to keep going even in the midst of a civil war. The administration of such organisations as Trinity House never appears to have broken down and this is clearly worthy of further study. The finances this required begins to make the King's ship money look small by comparison! The use of the press to gain men for the fleet must also have been less that popular among seafaring men although the encouragement of privateering may well have been more so.
Chapter five examines Royalist, Irish Confederate and Scottish naval efforts and this is certainly an interesting and under researched area. Apparently, archival survival in these areas is not all it might be, unsurprising in the midst of a civil war. The Royalist fleet, although at times seemingly substantial, is something of an illusion as ships came and went and merchant vessels were pressed into service as substitute capital vessels and many of the King's 'captains' the Antonio Vanderkipps and Theodore Dommers, were dubious figures at best.
The Confederate fleet appears to have been a scratch affair (no state navy here of course) although it did contain useful frigates and other light vessels. Although the actual size of the fleet is largely impossible to quantify due to lack of archival evidence, the success rate was high with some 468 prizes being taken although the tendency of privateers to go where the best prices were meant that the Confederacy often gained little from their activities.
Scottish naval activity seems often to have been an excuse for an extension of clan warfare by sea with the redoubtable Alasdair MacColla raiding the Campbell family enemies before joining Montrose. The numbers of Scottish privateers seems to have been small and to have achieve little success. The final outcome was for most Confederate and Scottish vessels to find their way into the hands of Parliament as the outcome of what we generally know as the Second Civil War.
Naval discipline broke down in 1648 with the mutiny in the Downs and the sailors' refusal to accept Rainborowe as their admiral. Prince Rupert's navel mischief-making came in the end to naught but might-have-beens and the Parliament navy then becomes a tool of conquest as Cromwell's forces moved north and west. Converted soldiers, the 'generals at sea', Blake and Popham, proved to be equally effective as admirals. And by 1652 the Royalist cause at sea, as on land, was equally lost.
This is an entertaining, readable and highly useful study containing fine line illustrations from artists such as Van der Velde, tables and a map not to mention and index of ships (all of these so often lacking in such studies) and leads one to wish for further research in this area in, for example, shipboard tactics, building and maintenance of vessels and so much else. One can only hope that this study will encourage further research upon the naval aspect of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
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Customers are telling us that they want to do charity work, do something nice for people in their community, or simply to have fun while making Christmas nice for children
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 9, 2005
The holiday season 2005 has had its share of controversial marketing mess-ups. While some retailers have chosen to take Santa Claus and Christmas out of the holidays, Planetsanta.com can attest to the fact that Christmas and Santa Claus are very much alive and well.
Richard Williamson, President of Pierre's Costumes and Planetsanta.com based in Philadelphia said "It is refreshing to hear our customers say -- Merry Christmas -- We enjoy the warmth and joy of the season, and it make us and our customers very happy."
Williamson has been in the Santa Suit business for 20 plus years and his company has been in the Santa Claus costume business for over 60 years. "Seriously, it gives me a really great feeling to offer tips and advise to a guy playing Santa Claus for the first time" continued Williamson. "We will give them tips like having a helper get the name of the child along with a fact like their pet or teachers name as well as a toy that the parents have already got for the child. Mentioning these fact to the child will make them really believe and will absolutely make their jaws drop!"
This year Planetsanta.com has seen a huge upturn in first-time Santa Clauses. Many of the Santa Suits are being sold to newcomers. "Customers are telling us that they want to do charity work, do something nice for people in their community, or simply to have fun while making Christmas nice for children" Said Williamson.
Williamson continued " I always warn them that if they do a good job, to be prepared to get asked to play Santa Claus for all their friends. Most of them know this and welcome this offer." Most of the guys that play Santa Claus end up getting hooked. They love the hobby, and take it more seriously than a job.
Many people are pulling out all the stops for Santa Suits. Customers have been buying professional suits along with bells, bags, beards, and boots. The typical customer is getting all the extras with the Santa suit instead of getting a low-end partial costume. "We start selling Santa Suits in September and continue through the end of December," continued Williamson. This year interest is definitely starting earlier. Many suits were starting to sell in the late summer months.
This trend seems to indicate an increase in Christmas spirit, and in a softening of people's attitudes toward the commercialization of Christmas. People, especially retirees, are trying to give some cheer back to those around them.
Santa Claus and his red suit will always be popular. If current Santa Suit sales are an indicator, he shows no sign of slowing down.
About Planetsanta.com:
Planetsanta.com is a division of Pierre's Costumes. They have been creating original costumes and mascots since 1943. Pierre's provides costumes to TV, Film, Theatre, Parades, Sports Teams, Parks, and the public. Pierre's not only rents and sells costumes but also creates one-of-a-kind costumes too. Planetsanta.com has been featured on many TV shows about Christmas and Santa Claus. Their Santa suits have appeared in movies, on TV, in National Parades, and at the White house on several occasions.
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"In Argentina you can change everything except tango"
Astor Piazzolla
The Brussels based quintet SONICO celebrates the repertoire of the Argentinian composer Eduardo Rovira. Rovira is thought of as the "other Astor Piazzolla" because of his fundamental role in the creation of the "tango nuevo" during the Buenos Aires avant-garde in the early '50s.
In April 2015, the Argentinian bass player Ariel Eberstein decided to take part in the Brussels Tango Festival. He was surprised to find his colleague American violinist Stephen Meyer – with whom he had collaborated in countless productions at the national Belgian opera house, De Munt/La Monnaie – at the festival as well. Astor Piazzolla and Eduardo Rovira came up over the course of a conversation with Stephen, followed by an immediate plan to create a group together focused on Rovira's music. Another participant of the festival was the talented French Chilean bandoneon player Lysandre Donoso, also the leader of the Orquesta Tipica "Silbando". When Lysandre heard the name Rovira, he was immediately convinced that he'd like to take part as well. SONICO was born!
SONICO completed the 2015-16 season with a sold-out concert at the "Schaerbeek Laat" festival and began the 2016-17 season with a concert in the Galeries Royales Saint- Hubert. More than 1000 guests attended! Also during this season, SONICO was featured on the first episode of the show Culture Club, hosted by Bent van Looy and Sofie Lemaire on the Belgium television network Canvas.
During the 2017-18 season, SONICO took part in several festivals, including "United Music of Brussels" organized by La Monnaie and the National Orchestra of Belgium, as well as the Brussels Jazz Festival in Flagey. SONICO also participated in the inauguration of the exhibition "Een Beetje Belg" at the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp and performed with Fernando Otero (four-time Grammy award-winner).
In just three years of existence, SONICO has become one of the most interesting contemporary tango ensembles, and thanks to the versatility of Eduardo Rovira's music, SONICO has participated in important Jazz, Tango, Classical Music and World Music festivals in Latin America and in Europe.
In August 2018, SONICO presented their album "Eduardo Rovira: La Otra Vanguardia" (CD/Vinyl) in Buenos Aires (Argentina) as part of the Tango Festival BA, the world's most prestigious tango festival. SONICO was the main international guest at the festival, confirming its reputation as one of the most innovative tango ensembles in Europe.
In March 2019, SONICO released their first album at the BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts, as part of the new concert series entitled "100 years of Tango." From then on, SONICO's album will be presented in several summer festivals such as Pietrasanta in Concerto (IT), Tarbes Tango Festival (FR), Tango Brutal (NL), Midiminimes (BE), Zomer van Sint-Pieter (BE), a.o.
In December 2018, "Eduardo Rovira: La Otra Vanguardia" has been chosen in the top 10 by Billboard magazine in the category Tango.
Since January 2017, Sonico is supported by the Flemish Community and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.
Stephen Meyer – violin
Ivo de Greef – piano
Camilo Cordoba – guitar
Ariel Eberstein – double bass
Lysandre Donoso – bandoneon


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