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ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialties Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation - the first lubricant provider to garner ISO 22000:2005 certification for facilities that manufacture NSF H1-registered lubricants. This accreditation is for facilities that produce ExxonMobil's popular Mobil SHC Cibus Series of high-performance NSF H1 registered food machinery lubricants.
The ISO 22000 certification was brought into practice by the International Organisation of Standardisation and is one of the most rigorous and comprehensive food and beverage safety standards. ISO 22000 is a food safety management system with a set of specified requirements that guarantee a company's ability to control food safety at every step of the manufacturing process.
Yan Côté, a global business development advisor for ExxonMobil Lubricants & Petroleum Specialities Company commented.
"ExxonMobil is committed to the highest standards of manufacturing hygiene and safety, and we are proud to again lead our peers in the lubricant industry by becoming the first company to produce in facilities which have achieved ISO 22000 certification."
"In addition to protecting product integrity during manufacturing, Mobil SHC Cibus lubricants can help companies improve the energy efficiency and productivity of their operations."
Perfect for a wide range of applications, such as food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing, and animal feed manufacturing, Mobil SHC Cibus lubricants are suitable under Halal and Kosher dietary law and are designed to be gluten, nut and wheat free.
Mobil SHC Cibus range is formulated and perfected to guarantee excellent wear and rust protection, long-term oxidation stability and can help food and beverage processors realise valuable sustainability related benefits.
Mobil SHC Cibus was put to the test in extensive laboratory and field testing and has established and demonstrated the ability to deliver energy efficiency savings of up to 3% in gear oil applications when compared to conventional, mineral-based oils.
Mobil SHC Cibus Series synthetic lubricants also demonstrated their ability to last up to two times longer than comparable mineral oils, in proprietary rig testing, allowing for prolonged drain intervals, depending on the harshness of the application.
To find out more about WP Group please contact us by phone on 0800 980 6172 or email to
Notes For Editors
The WP Group, headquartered near Southampton in Hampshire, is a leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, with a £160m annual turnover and employing 70 people.
Based at Wessex House, Cadland Road, Hardley, Hythe, WP offers a complete portfolio of products and bespoke service solutions across each of its eight trading divisions Industrial, Aviation, Agricultural, Heating, Automotive, Commercial, Motorsport and Marine.
WP, located by Fawley Oil Refinery, has a 50-year heritage and is the supplier and support specialist of choice to thousands of businesses.
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The governments of U.S. and Canada have to invest substantially more in scientists and research in order to save the Great Lakes, says the chair of the International Joint Commission that monitors the health of the lakes.
"We need scientists for answers," said Lana Pollack, a U.S. co-chair of the commission. "We need highly educated people to take data from monitoring systems and understand the dynamics of the lakes, the climate and weather, and make better predictions."
Pollack spoke to the Star about the latest biennial report on the quality of water in the lakes. The report, released last month, focuses on the progress made since 1987 when the Great Lakes water quality agreement was amended.
The good news, the report says, is that chemical levels in the lakes are way down, and that non-native fish species haven't been brought into the lakes by ballast water since 2006.
The bad news is that ice cover has shrunk drastically, numbers of diporeia — a shrimp-like invertebrate and food source for many fish — are down significantly, and toxic algae is back in the lakes.
Pollack, chair for the past three years, says she thinks there is less bad news than good in the report, but she has concerns about the future of the lakes.
The commission is tiny, she said. "We have always depended on good collaboration with agencies in both the governments," such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Environment Canada. "When those agencies get cut, we feel it, the lakes feel it."
Both countries have cut staff and research programs in recent years, she said.
She also said that the U.S. is currently investing more than Canada. "I'm not saying that has always been the case . . . it's been back and forth."
Funding has to be consistent, she added.
The two countries also need national policies that drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Pollack said. "There are consequences . . . look at the water levels and ice cover in the Great Lakes."
Pollack said there is no quick fix "but maybe if we have policies in place now, it could make a difference for our grandkids."
The Great Lakes are typically covered by ice during part of the winter and early spring. The average size of the ice cover and the number of days that each lake is covered have declined on all the lakes since 1987.
One study found that Lakes Superior and Michigan averaged less than half the number of days of ice cover than they had in the mid-1970s.
"It's really worrisome," said Victor Serveiss, environmental adviser to the commission and lead author of the report.
Serveiss said significant warming since the mid-1980s is evident in surface temperatures of several of the Great Lakes.
The annual average temperature of Great Lakes regional surface waters increased by about 0.05 to 0.06 degrees Celsius per year between 1985 and 2009, the report said.
"You can see why there are concerns for the future," Serveiss said.

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While the March 2005 report Fifty Years of Supporting Children's Learning: A History of Public School Libraries and Federal Legislation from 1953-2000 (available HERE) from the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics shows gains to libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) sounds a cautionary note in a recent announcement. As millions of American children prepare to head back to school this fall, more will be attending schools without school libraries, the announcement states. The once-remarkable nationwide growth of public schools with library media centers (+64 percent), schools with a librarian (+39 percent) and pupils in schools with a librarian (+167 percent) has been undermined in the past five years by substantial cuts to school library funding, according to the ALA.
Schools facing state and local funding emergencies include the Rochester School District in New York, which must reduce spending by $13.6 million and is reducing the number of librarians, including the seven librarians that were supposed to be hired this year for elementary schools. In the North Sacramento School District in Sacramento, California, trustees eliminated the school library program as part of a $940,000 cut to programs and services in next year's budget.
The ALA announcement notes that recent studies by Indiana University show state spending on materials and staff for school libraries often falls below the national average, with Indiana high schools investing an average of $7.40 per student for new library books, compared with a national average of $15.44 in 2002. Funding for high school libraries was $14.15 per student in 2003, less than half the national average of $32.78. Of the Indiana school librarians surveyed for the study, 33 percent said they had their budgets cut in 2004, 19 percent said their budgets had been frozen or delayed, and about 14 percent said they had no book budget at all for 2004. And, while book budgets are one traditional measure of school library support, these figures do not include library spending on databases, periodicals, DVDs, electronic resources, and other vital educational materials.
Since 1965, more than 60 education and library studies have shown that school library media programs staffed by qualified library media specialists have a positive impact on student academic achievement. Statewide studies in 14 different states show that a strong library media program helps students learn more and score higher on standardized achievement tests than their peers in library-impoverished schools.
In response to the urgent need to support and maintain school library programs and certified school librarians across the nation, the ALA has convened a new task force on school libraries. (See ALA Annouces New Task Force on School Libraries.) The group is charged with providing an overall assessment of the current state of school library service in America; identifying the most critical issues and trends affecting school libraries and school library media specialists; evaluating options for responding to those issues; and making recommendations regarding practical strategies that decision-makers can undertake to support and strengthen school library services for children nationwide.
One key to the success of school libraries is dedicated funding, according to the ALA. The Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (LSL) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education through the No Child Left Behind Act, is the first program specifically aimed at upgrading school libraries since the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), first passed 1965. Ninety-five percent of local education agencies that received funding from LSL reported increases in their reading scores.
Despite the program's success in raising student academic achievement, it has been chronically under funded. While authorized for $250 million in federal funding, less than $20 million was appropriated in each of the 2003, 2004, and 2005 fiscal years. In fiscal year 2004, only 73 grants were awarded out of 824 eligible applicants.
"The ALA is calling upon Congress, state leaders and school administrators to fully fund public school libraries and literacy programs," said ALA president Michael Gorman. "Good school libraries are essential to a good education."
For more information on school libraries and student achievement, visit http://www.ala.org/aaslTemplate.cfm?Section=studentachieve.
Source: American Library Association, http://www.ala.org/


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2018 Farmer on Your Plate
April 10, 2018
On the 23 March 2018, The Royal Agricultural Society attended Farmer on Your Plate run by Farming Champions.
Each year the event showcases family farming, agri-tourism and rural communities and we were there to present an array of Perth Royal Food Award winners and also discuss our RASWA Membership.
Farmer on Your Plate celebrates the importance of agriculture to Australia and encouraging all Australians to champion farming and support the continued production of high-quality Australian food.
Visitors at the event were presented with farm fresh produce, cooking demonstrations and sampling, farming animals and more!
Governor Kerry Sanderson was in attendance and proudly opened the event along with Mrs Mary Nenke, Farming Champions Chair.


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Mouse anti Human CD3:FITC/CD8:RPE dual color reagent may be used to simultaneously identify CD3 and CD8 positive cells and to identify populations of lymphocytes that co-express these antigens.
Clone UCHT1 recognises the human CD3 antigen, which is expressed by all mature T cells, while clone LT8 recognises the human CD8 antigen, a ~32 kDa dimer expressed by a subset of T cells with cytotoxic/suppressor activity, and more weakly by NK cells.
Clone UCHT1 recognises the human CD3 antigen, which is expressed by all mature T cells, while clone LT8 recognises the human CD8 antigen, a ~32 kDa dimer expressed by a subset of T cells with cytotoxic/suppressor activity, and more weakly by NK cells.
Product Details
- Target Species
- Human
- Product Form
- Dual Colour combination consisting of FITC conjugated and RPE conjugated monoclonal antibodies mixed in optimal ratio - lyophilised.
- Reconstitution
- Reconstitute with 0.5 ml distilled water
- Buffer Solution
- Phosphate buffered saline
- Preservative Stabilisers
0.09% Sodium Azide 1% Bovine Serum Albumin 5% Sucrose
- Antibody Isotypes
- FITC reagent: IgG1 (MOUSE)
RPE Reagent: IgG1 (MOUSE)
Storage Information
- Storage
- Prior to reconstitution store at +4oC. Following reconstitution store at +4oC.
This product should be stored undiluted.
DO NOT FREEZE. This product is photosensitive and should be protected from light. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
- Guarantee
- 12 months from date of reconstitution.
More Information
- UniProt
- P04234 Related reagents
- P07766 Related reagents
- P09693 Related reagents
- P01732 Related reagents
- P10966 Related reagents
- Entrez Gene
- CD8A Related reagents
- CD3D Related reagents
- CD3E Related reagents
- CD3G Related reagents
- CD8B Related reagents
- GO Terms
- GO:0005576 extracellular region
- GO:0007169 transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway
- GO:0005887 integral to plasma membrane
- GO:0015026 coreceptor activity
- GO:0019882 antigen processing and presentation
- GO:0042101 T cell receptor complex
- GO:0042288 MHC class I protein binding
- GO:0050776 regulation of immune response
- GO:0016021 integral to membrane
- GO:0004888 transmembrane receptor activity
- GO:0005737 cytoplasm
- GO:0031295 T cell costimulation
- GO:0045059 positive thymic T cell selection
- GO:0046982 protein heterodimerization activity
- GO:0050852 T cell receptor signaling pathway
- GO:0005057 receptor signaling protein activity
- GO:0007172 signal complex assembly
- GO:0007186 G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway
- GO:0009897 external side of plasma membrane
- GO:0017124 SH3 domain binding
- GO:0019901 protein kinase binding
- GO:0030159 receptor signaling complex scaffold activity
- GO:0042608 T cell receptor binding
- GO:0006461 protein complex assembly
- GO:0007163 establishment or maintenance of cell polarity
- GO:0015031 protein transport
- GO:0042981 regulation of apoptosis
- GO:0042110 T cell activation
- Regulatory
- For research purposes only
Applications of CD3/CD8
|Application Name
|Min Dilution
|Max Dilution
|Flow Cytometry
Where this antibody has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the antibody for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
- Flow Cytometry
- Use 10ul of the suggested working dilution to label 106 cells in 100ul.
Copyright © 2019 Bio-Rad Antibodies (formerly AbD Serotec)
Negative Isotype Controls Available
|Product Code
|Pack Size
|List Price
|Mouse IgG1:FITC/Mouse IgG1:RPE Negative Control
|50 Tests
Useful Reagents Available
|Product Code
|Pack Size
|List Price
|Human Seroblock
|50 Test
|Human Seroblock
|200 Test
Product Specific References
References for CD3/CD8
Beverley, P. et al. (1981) Distinctive functional characteristics of human "T" lymphocytes defined by E rosetting or a monoclonal anti-T cell antibody.
Eur. J. Immunol. 11: 329-334.


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With the environment in focus
It is produced about 1 million garments every year for the European market in Blåkläders production units. We are working hard to minimize the negative environmental impact that our products and their production can have. Everything from chemicals, heat, electricity, and transportation is controlled and restricted.
We believe that one of the cornerstones of a sustainable environmental work is to have good communication and to visit our suppliers and production facilities. Therefore we continuously travel to our suppliers, to build a long term relationship and ensure that all our environmental requirements are complied. To feel extra safe, we prioritize suppliers that have an explicit environmental work. Simultaneously we develop all our products so that they are of high quality and they can be used for a long time - and thus save the earth's resources.
Blåkläder are certified according to ISO 14001 environmental management system, and constantly develop our environmental efforts. We are also affiliated with REPA, and thus take our responsibility when it comes to recycling plastic, metal, paper / cardboard and corrugated cardboard.
We also work with REACH, 1907/2006/EC, the European regulation on chemicals and the safe use of these. As an extension of our chemical work we prioritize working with Oeko-tex certified fabrics and components.


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Create Team/Department Sites on your Financial Intranet to manage and organize all of your different department resources and requests accordingly. Team/Department Sites increases communications and collaboration while offering the flexibility to accommodate requests and give every department, team or group their own dedicated workspace.
You can set different site owners for each of the Team/Department Sites to take the stress off managing an entire intranet off of the intranet admin using simple site delegation. See the collaborative Team/Department Sites in action by requesting a FREE Guided Tour through our Financial Intranet.
Build Relationships
By providing a central location on your Financial Intranet for specific departments to collaborate and communicate, Team/Department Sites is a great way for employees to build relationships. Team/Department Sites gives members a dedicated area to share ideas, brainstorm and have department discussions. Often, this promotes innovation and creativity among employees, ultimately engaging and retaining staff.
Determine Department Site Owners
Often, intranet administration falls into the hands of IT. Now, with simple site delegation, you can determine different department site owners on your Financial Intranet. For example, the Director of Marketing can be responsible for the ownership of the Marketing site, giving them the power to upload content, modify content, handle permissioning, manage calendars, etc. This makes managing your Financial Intranet much easier, and run smoother.
Determine Department Site owners with simple delegation.
Branch Ideas
Employees in various branches most likely have ideas on how to better serve customers, suggestions on streamlining business activities, ways in which you could use the branch site to share resources, content and documents. For more ideas on intranet success be sure to download our free 101 Intranet Ideas eBook.


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We kickoff the new year with an inspiring story about an AmeriCorps member who is giving back to her community by contributing a second year of service in her alma mater, Carver Middle School. We sat down with the South Central LA native to talk about her passion for education and what it means to give back to her community.
What inspired you to serve for a second year?
My kids. I experienced so much personal growth during my first year that when I look back at who I was, and who I am today, I am left in disbelief. I never thought that a bunch of sassy, funny, vibrant young scholars would make such a huge impact on my life. They decided my life course—they made it easy for me.
Why do you think it's valuable for students to have role models who come from their own communities or similar backgrounds?
By being part of their community or background, you understand the struggle and therefore the student will see you as a reflection of them and will trust and welcome you into their personal lives. When my kids hear me speak Spanish they go wild and get super excited. It's such a basic connection, but it creates a huge difference in the way they perceive you. After that, they just don't want to stop talking to you. I can see their eyes light up and their smiles slowly forming at the tailend of my Spanish sentence. It's all about finding common threads. They see themselves in me: a Spanish speaker, Carver Middle School alum, South Central resident, and Latina.
How do you feel about serving in the same school you attended?
I feel that my presence will have a greater impact on my students because they will have a success story from their community in front of them every day. Through my example, they will know that if I could do it, they can do it too. They will have my unvaivering support to dream big and not let anyone tell them it's not possible. Nothing is impossible. As the saying goes...where there's a will there's a way.
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For more national service inspiration, please check out:
Preparing the Leaders of Tomorrow
My Chance to Give


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Tax your brains as you gape greedily at delicious cakes. Hang out with lip smacking cakes for five whopping levels where you could find differences, pick odd one out, match them, rearrange the puzzle and play maze with them. Bet it is tough all the way!
Get observant and find differences between the two pages provided on the screen. In the next level rearrange shambled images of cakes. After that point odd cakes out. Finally drag a cake from one end to another without colliding on the walls, lest you are dismissed to the initial stage. Get engaged in all the levels and enjoy the game.
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2019 MICHELIN Guide Seoul
When one can hear the dull tap of a blade against a wooden board every time a customer places an order, it's a telltale sign that the chefs are serious about their craft. At Kyodaiya, that craft is Sanuki udon. The thick noodles are always cut to order to preserve their characteristic elasticity and smoothness until the very last minute. In addition to the classic kake udon, flavored with dried and smoked sardines and seasoned with light soy sauce, the brother chefs also offer classics like tempura udon and chilled bukkake udon.
|Inspector's favourite for good value under ₩35,000
|Open Sunday
Restaurant Details
Opening hours
- Lunch 11:00-14:30 (L.O.)일요일 SUNDAY 12:00-13:30 (L.O.)
- Dinner 17:00-20:15 (L.O.)일요일 SUNDAY 18:00-21:00 (L.O.)
- Lunch à la carte 7,000 ~ 13,000 (Won)
- Dinner à la carte 7,000 ~ 13,000 (Won)
- Address 39 Seongji-gil, Mapo-gu


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Often times, when us new homesteaders are reading blog posts by very skilled, advanced homesteaders — we just assume they have been birthed with all the talents in the world, coming out bearing an ax in one hand, flowers in the other. They know how to chop wood, how to build a house, how to birth a calf, how to can anything and everything, how to make homemade soap, salve, milk goats, raise poultry, and so on.
These are all skills I would like to acquire but I was neither birthed with an ax nor flowers. But most homesteaders I have talked to, didn't know a thing before they bought their acreage. They didn't know what they wanted to do with their land, they didn't know building codes, and animal husbandry was last on the list because keeping goldfish alive for more than a week was success before the homestead.
And the secret is that we all NEED good mentors. Genuine people who can show us the ropes.
There are plenty of videos out there on YouTube and whatnot to show you how to do anything. But there isn't someone standing over your shoulder telling you if you actually did it right.
So I thought I would write a post about where to find mentors because no one is an expert at EVERYTHING. Though I know some will try and convince you otherwise.
And we're definitely new at this whole homesteading thing. I mean I've only canned 4 jars of homemade applesauce. I got two unripened tomatoes and three green beans from our garden last summer. And we've tried chicks, turkeys, and pigeons but none have seemed to stick like our little Lionhead bunnies. So clearly we need help.
But where do all these generous and kind people come from? Where are they hiding out? Not everyone is willing to offer their Saturdays up to help with labor intensive work, or any kind of work for that matter.
We are lucky though. We have come across quite a few blessed souls with the gifts to turn earth into food and animal husbandry into a simple endeavor.
Talk to local growers at Farmer's Markets.
Not only are some of these people willing to offer a few tips, they might even offer to have you come out on their farm or homestead to help and see how things are done because there is always more produce to be picked and they could use the extra set of hands.
These people are a wealth of knowledge. You know they are producing large amounts of food with their methods and it tastes good! Every little tip helps.
And the best part is that they are local! They aren't from a million miles away just here for the weekend visiting family. They know the climate. They know what crops grow best. Best times to sow and plant. Growing conditions for each plant. Someone from Montana will definitely have a different method of growing produce than someone from Texas, or even Florida.
You certainly can find out what zone you're in by looking at books or a quick Google search, but these people know what grows best in a 25 mile radius. If you're having trouble with a certain crop, try finding a good looking version of it down at the FM. Ask them for tips.
I will warn you though, some people don't like to give out more information than necessary. They don't know why you are asking all these questions. Are you trying to take over their farm? Are you judging their methods? Are you trying to build your own business and create a competitive environment? Don't be upset by disgruntled farmers. Some are so set in their ways and sometimes it's okay not to give all the juicy secrets.
Volunteer at local gardening events and co ops.
There will of course be amazing people at these events. They love gardening and want to share their secrets of the underground world with everyone. Some are just waiting to be asked the questions.
Gardening is somewhat of a lost art. Clearly it hasn't been lost in my genes because it was never there to begin with. But I'm learning.
Connecting with others who have the same interests can often lead to hidden knowledge. Some may even offer to show you their garden or help you start one of your own.
Become friends with your elders and your parents friends.
So this one seems a little weird, right? That's awkward. But really it's not. These people are packed with information. The Beard's grandma is turning 89 in a couple days and she grew up canning, cooking, and using a wood burning stove. The stories she has for us.
The Beard's aunt and uncle own 30 acres just outside of our town. They have taught us gardening techniques, have supplied plenty of tools and plant clippings, and have taught us a little about keeping chickens for eggs. And they helped us build our first wedding tables (hence our current business) and taught us how to flip houses (an invaluable asset).
And on the other side of the family, The Beard's uncle owns a massive garden right in the middle of town. He is the one who cursed us with our obsession of rabbits. He took us to our first animal swap meet and it gave us a sugar rush like a 6 year old in a candy store. He has given us tomatoes, peppers, a GIANT pumpkin, garlic, onions, and crazy amazing seedlings.
His aunt has also curated my love of houseplants and is teaching me how to sew. Straight lines are my speed right now. I learned how to thread the sew machine (actually harder than it seems) and I made my first 'curved' project that The Beard laughed at because it was supposed to be a Christmas stocking that turned into an elf shoe. Like I said, I'm clearly still learning. I'm hoping in the future I'll be able to make our own children's clothing. But I have a long way before I get there.
So we're still in the learning stage big time. And it doesn't help that our house doesn't have an outside spigot. So last year's hauling of water pails wasn't good enough.
With time comes mastery. Or so we're at least hoping.
The Beard's father's former co-worker (if you can follow that) has helped us out tremendously. He actually reached out to us and wanted to pass on his woodworking knowledge to us. And how lucky we were! This man knows it all. Bowl making, saw mill cutting, cabinetry, etc. He taught us how to use our first planer, taught The Beard how to make a bowl (he has supplied me with many wooden bowls that are to die for), and he let us watch how his portable saw mill works. Oh and free firewood because he just needed it gone. You can never have enough firewood my friends! Not to mention his wife's Peach Rum Jam is literally my soul on toast. You can call me Pavlov's dog right now. (And she even gave us her recipe!) Can you believe that? Most family recipes are kept secret. We thanked our lucky stars.
So now I'm just over here all TAKE TAKE TAKE! Where's the give, give, give?
This is the biggest part of your mentor relationship. You can't be a bad friend and just take everything and not offer anything in return.
And I'm not even talking monetary donations. We are all born with certain skills. Whatever you can give, give that.
For us, it's many different things because we are constantly learning. Maybe it's a table for The Beard's uncle who supplied us with gardening, produce, and our love for rabbits. Or some fresh baked Pumpkin cupcakes (minus the pumpkin because I forgot) for The Beard's uncle for helping me build our beautiful wedding tables. Or maybe it's offering a working hand to them on the farm.
You may not have much to offer at first, but gain the skills and your offerings will be abundant. And some things aren't even tangible. Maybe someone needs a young gun who can lift a few heavy things because homesteading is back breaking work. Or some enjoy your company with a cup of tea or coffee. Or maybe it's the promise that you will offer your newly acquired skills in times of need.
But what I'm saying is that homesteading is hard work. And it takes a lot of knowledge to make your homegrown world go round. And sometimes it takes a lot of man power. You need to find people who will support you and help you learn. In return, you need to cherish these people. They are your future success. Love them. Thank them. And repay the favor. Let them guide you, but don't take advantage of them.
And the learning never stops. We always need to keep finding mentors. Like when I want to make my own cheese, or soap, or build an indoor outhouse. I need people who can teach us what they know. But we also learn to value them. Because otherwise we would be spending a lot of money on things we don't know and still won't know after the money is all gone.
How do you find good mentors for your homestead?


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What's it like to be a man who wears make-up in a city where even dyed hair warrants a double-take?
That's what Boys Don't Cry, a film from Dazed's My Russia mini-series, seeks to reveal.
We meet 20-year-old Andrey Petrov, who has killer cheekbones, a sleek bob and both mace and a stun gun in his purse. He bought the stun gun a month ago, and he's already had to use it. And we meet Gevorg, who was inspired by watching Party Monster and Ru Paul's Drag Race when we was growing up. And there's Dima, who wears make-up to feel happy and relaxed.
Despite Russia's virulently anti-LGBTQ stance, director Turkina Faso believes that attitudes are shifting, albeit slowly.
"I do think they are brave and they are strong in their intention to be themselves," she says of the three men. "But Dima wears makeup in his office and all his colleagues like him. Gev shows his female clients tricks or cool looks. Andrey has amazing looks and knows a lot about cosmetics. Their relatives eventually accepted them, after misunderstanding. They just want to be free to express themselves, they don't want to be in prison or harmed on the streets."
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To raise funds, Nature League of Collingwood is selling notecards by local artist John Capon together with Anne McGouran`s custom made recycled wallpaper envelopes. Each notecard features an elegant woodcut with an explanation of the plight of endangered species. The accompanying envelopes, made from repurposed wallpaper sourced from some of the world's best manufacturers, are available in themed packets (Floral, Vintage, Geometric, Graphic, Contemporary) or as individual pieces.
By recycling discarded wallpaper that would otherwise end up in landfill (wallpaper inks and dyes can't be separated from the paper), this project will have a positive environmental impact.
Funds raised through this initiative are earmarked for the Nature League's "Stephen Salaff Student Award Fund" and used to sponsor environmental studies for deserving local students.
Packets of 5 notecards with envelopes are available in standard mailing size (4-1/2 X 6-1/2") for $20 or packets of 5 notelets (3-1/2" x 5") for $15. Single cards range from $4 to $5 depending on the quality of the wallpaper.
To inquire about purchasing Nature League notecards and envelopes, please use the Contact Us form.
Local orders only Collingwood Area.


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strangler fig tree:
these trees have no trunk. birds deposit strangler fig seeds at the tops of other trees. the roots grow down the tree wrapping around the trunk. eventually they kill off the host tree and stand on their own roots! this one is hollow inside because the host tree died long ago.
pushkin the fruit bat:
this little guy lives at a bat sanctuary cuz he'll never be able to fly again (wing injury). he was soooooooo cute!!
small skink on a trail:
bush turkey: these guys were everywhere! at nite and especially early in the morning at cape trib (and kuranda) we'd hear rustling outside the tent. it scared us a couple times (especially with zac's irrational fear of crocs up there-- he's scared of finding them in places they don't really go) but it would just be bush turkeys walking past thru the bushes or around the tent.


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In the great state of Texas and, more specifically, in the city of Hickory Creek, Funds4Claims is the best choice as your lawsuit funding source for all of your litigation finance needs. Funds4Claims offers quick and easy, low cost settlement loans to Hickory Creek and all of its surrounding areas. Funds4Claims is a lawsuit funding company that offers low-cost lawsuit loans to residents of Hickory Creek and surrounding cities. With Funds4Claims it is easy for residents of Hickory Creek to qualify for lawsuit funding, we do not require personal or business credit. The only requirement for a lawsuit cash advance is that you have a valid lawsuit. Our lawsuit financing can help you pay for the cost of litigation or for any other expenses you need money for, we do not carry restrictions on how you use your lawsuit money. Funds4Claims is a highly respected lawsuit funding company that cares about their clients. We strive to provide financial stability for people living in Hickory Creek going through the extensive court processes associated with a lawsuit. In addition, Funds4Claims provides litigation funding in Hickory Creek, Texas for: Pre Settlement Funding, Post Settlement Funding, Structured Settlement Funding, Commercial Lawsuit Funding, and Law Firm Funding.
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Wingate & Finchley have announce their preseason fixture list for this coming summer. First up is a visit to the Great Britain Maccabiah side at the end of June, and the fixtures build up to testing matches against Uxbridge, Chesham Utd and Dulwich Hamlet. Hamlet were of course the beaten finalists in last season's Ryman League Cup Final.
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Tues 28th June – v GB Maccabiah (at Rowley Lane), kick off TBA
Sat 9th July – v Cockfosters (at The Hive), kick off 3pm
Tues 19th July – v Cadicote (Away), kick off 8pm
Sat 23rd July (Game 1) – v Haringey Borough (Away) , kick off 3pm
Sat 23rd July (Game 2) – v Broxbourne Borough (Away), kick off 3pm
Tues 26th July – v Oxhey Jets (Away), kick off 7:30pm
Sat 30th July – v Berkhamsted (Away), kick off 3pm
Tues 2nd Aug – v Uxbridge (Home), kick off 7:45pm
Sat 6th Aug (Game 1) – v Chesham United (Away), kick off 3pm
Sat 6th Aug (Game 2) – v Leverstock Green (Away), kick off 3pm
Sat 13th Aug – v Dulwich Hamlet (Home), kick off 3pm
Sat 20th Aug – Ryman League Season Starts
Wingate & Finchley Club President Harvey Ackerman and Commercial Director Mike Bayly are pictured handing over a cheque to Hazel Kaye from Jewish Blind and Disabled. The club raised over £2300 for the charity as some of its supporters and staff embarked on a sponsored walk to Waltham Abbey FC's ground earlier in the year.


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We absolutely loved photographing this beautiful Surprise Proposal for Ethan and Amanda! Ethan, along with the help of their closest friends, surprised Amanda with a walk on campus that ended in the happiest engagement! Congratulations to this beautiful pair, we are so happy for you two!!!
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Unevenly paced and only intermittently funny, this comedy horror is redeemed largely by the very enjoyable performances of the leads. Set in what seems like a city-dweller's view of small town America, the film makes nods to The Blob and Alien before settling into a sort of Day of the Dead meets Lost Boys. Not quite a case of two million dollar babes in a ten cent flick, but you can't help feeling Nathan Fillion could do better.
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Maternity Sessions are a great way to document your growing family. Maternity photo shoots are styled to your liking, we will work together to create a wonderful vision to showcase the anticipation of the arrival of your new little one, whether that be at a gorgeous location in a Medina County Park or my home studio in Seville. Maternity Sessions are an add on to a Newborn photo shoot for only $175 and include a 30 minute session with 10-15 images.
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Independence Day : 14th August, 1947 : Pakistan officially named as "Islamic Republic of Pakistan". It is a country in South Asia. It has a 1,046 Kilometers (650 Miles) coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in …Read More »
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text: Arts, Music, and Recreation › Sports How Tall Should My Snowboard Be? Share Flipboard Email Print Blend Images/Getty Images Sports Snowboarding Baseball Basketball Bicycling Billiards Bodybuilding Bowling Boxing Car Racing Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Diving Extreme Sports Football Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Martial Arts Professional Wrestling Skateboarding Skating Skiing Soccer Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Other Sports & Activities View More by Christopher Del Sole Christopher Del Sole has taught skiing and snowboarding for more than 20 years. He is certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Updated February 28, 2019 Finding a snowboard of the appropriate size is the first step to truly having an enjoyable experience, and fortunately, the way to determine the best snowboard for casual riding is surprisingly easy: just find one that falls between your chin and your nose when standing up. Snowboards are, however, measured in inches when sold so if you already know your preferred snowboard height, you could request a model in the same size if it's not on display in the shop. Professional snowboarders might also select varying sizes depending on their specific discipline in the sport. Freestyle jibbing, for instance, requires a slightly shorter board to maintain more control when jumping over and sliding down obstacles. Technical Specifics of an Appropriately-sized Snowboard According to the Pro Board Shop, a snowboard's size is based on the riders height and can be measured using the following formula: rider's height (in inches) multiplied by 2.55 then multiplied by 0.88, which will equate to the length (in centimeters) of your ideal board. Unfortunately, this formula isn't perfect; not all riders of the same height are built the same. Weight can also play a key role in determining the length of snowboard because a snowboard with more surface area can distribute more weight on top of the powder, allowing for even heavy-set snowboarders to slide down a slope with ease. In general, longer boards also yield faster speeds in which the rider gains better control while shorter boards are more maneuverable and offer a lower swing but can't get quite as fast or distribute quite as much weight. Personal Preference In truth, the only way to really know the best size snowboard for your particular style is to try different sizes out and, of course, have different-sized boards for different snowboarding styles. Freestylers, for instance, prefer shorter boards so they can jib (or jump) over logs and handrails to perform tricks similar to skateboarders. Meanwhile, high-speed snowboarding racers or those interested in more maneuverability while reaching the top speeds of steep-slope snowboarding find more solace in the control offered by longer boards, which extend beyond the recommended "nose-height" measurement. Varying the snowboard you use will greatly impact your boarding experience. If you find yourself at the snowboard shop still hopelessly lost on what to do, just ask one of the salespeople or instructors what they would recommend based on your body and skillset. Continue Reading


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You Will Do Better in Toledo Coloring Book
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When we say "You will do better in Toledo", we really mean it. This is our shortlist of awesome places to visit and businesses to know in the Toledo region. These are places that make Toledo stand out, places that inspire, and places that are unique to our city. These are organizations that grew right here in Toledo and are now staples of the city.
Creativity runs wild in Toledo. It's one of the things that makes our city special. Every day people are working hard to create a better Toledo. In this coloring book you can take that creativity and make the city your own. Color the city, leave your mark, and be inspired by the great places in the Toledo area. This coloring book is illustrated by local artist Maura Amato, a landscape painter, muralist, and a middle school art teacher. To find more of her work, visit her website mauraamato.com.
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Prepare Your Composter For Winter
Composters use the process of decomposition to convert organic waste into the required nutrient rich fertilizer that has to be the end product from good compost procedures. When the weather is warm this process is expedited, but lower winter temperatures can slow it down or even cause a temporary stoppage.
The center of a pile of compost can still remain warm by the heat generated by the bacteria, but outer layers of the compost will be at the mercy of the daily fluctuations in temperature. Compost needs carbon, nitrogen, air and water to aid the decomposition process, and in the winter snow and rain can cause an excess of water that suffocates the bacteria and also drives out air from the pile.
There are certain measures that you can take to ensure that your composter is not affected by the winter in a big way, by affording your composter some means of protection.
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You can build a roof over the composter that will prevent precipitation from snow and water affecting your compost inside the bin. Also ensure that all the area around the composter is free from water logging, by building drains around the site.
If you manage to build a glass roof or a transparent roof (like a green house) the composter will get sun rays which can contribute to the decomposing process.
A protective barrier around the composter can also prevent it from being subjected to very great variations of temperature.
Get a portable screen to protect the composter from side winds.
A cover over the composter can help to keep in the heat and prevent the compost pile from being affected by the winter.
There are winter covers for composters and covers for BBQ grills and for fountains.These can cover the composter when there is an extreme peak in bad weather.
Get your composter winter cover from Amazon, and protect your mixture and composter.
Do not leave the cover permanently over the composter, it needs fresh air for the bacteria to accelerate the decomposition process.
Volumes are another method that can help the compost heap to have more heat in the pile. So, before the winter sets in, make your compost pile as big as possible and if you take the other measures of preventing water logging, protecting the sides and covering the top, your compost pile will continue to work.
Get a home composter system, which is not a ground bin or pile, these elevated composters can maintain heat and create compost even during winter.
See more on home composting systems, with tumble feature here.
Also ensure that all material that you add to the pile is shredded, as this then allows for heat to be more easily distributed. Some people also completely bury compost piles, so that the heat produced by the bacteria is retained within the pile.


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EMF is a 501(c)3 organization with an executive director and a board of directors. The music camp activities hire music teachers and also student interns, the day to day activities of the organization are handled by volunteers.
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Beware of the Scam Calls that come in telling you that they are from microsoft and you computer is either infected, or about to crash. They have a story that tells you about how they are microsoft and your computer has come up and blah blah blah. This is a complete and total scam. So please listen up.
number one. microsoft does not will not and never has cold called you! (read that 3 or four times please)
number two. there is no number to call these guys back. Please tell them you need their number to give to the federal trade commission or the FBI or an other law enforcement group and watch how fast they hang up.
number three. Read one and two again and never, I repeat never let a cold caller connect to your pc or you credit card. (did I say never)
These guys are trained like the closers at a time share sales promotion. they will tell you anything to get you to give them control and money.
I am not prone to blast messages that get sent to everyone, however it is time that this message be sent. Please share with anyone you wish.
This scam has been going on for several years and has just seemed to be on the rise again Here are a few links to other articles about this if you would like. Remember there are NO EXCEPTION – Microsoft or one of its partners is not calling you.
As Always
Charley Carlin
A few articles about this scam and some of its variants are included for those who like to read more, or remain unconvinced.
About The Author
Charley is an avid locator of those slightly odd and a bit different places, museums, shrines and viewports that give life a bit of extra flavor. He can be found about the web on his family site – charley.net, his home town blog – Atascadero.net, his social media guidance site – TheWebGame.com and at Atascadero's Best Kept Secret the BrickyardTheatre.com.


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Skype problems with Windows 10.
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October 14, 2017 at 3:39 am #167253
Not only two of my friends have problems with Windows 10 and Skype but a browse of the Internet shows many others have such problems with Skype. I will not allow the older version of Skype to be replaced by the fancy new version myself. My clever IT pal claimed when he installed the new version it would not handle messages. Also another friend and many on the internet cannot hear voices since they are garbled etc. It took a friend a long time to cure the interference to my voice even when she replaced the new version of Skype with the older version. She had to try umpteen of the Win 10 Trouble shooters in the Control Panel to control the interference. Yet I had no such problems with other friends on Skype.
biggles77SpectatorOctober 15, 2017 at 2:18 am #214317
There are alternate options to Skype. Though I haven't tried it, my daughter uses Hangouts which I am going to have to use when she is overseas for a year. Like much of Microsoft software I do not trust them to not "slurp" up all my information, especially my private data and use it for their own purposes.October 23, 2017 at 6:46 am #296768
I should explain for the benefit of others, a friend finally solved the problem of always hearing my voice garbled by using the trouble shooters of Windows under the Control Panel.
biggles77SpectatorOctober 24, 2017 at 5:02 am #214322
As much as I loathe Windows 10 Gordon, I am pleased that something in that useless pack of ones and zeros was able to fix the problem for your friend. :thumbsup: (We really should have that smilie)October 27, 2017 at 1:46 am #296769
My housebound IT friend in Bexhill would agree with all you say about the strange Nerdy Windows 10. He only had it a short while to find a Windows update wrecked it. Like me he refuses to use the risky Skype update designed for Win 10 or the terrible alternative browser Edge. Never being to proud to read an instruction book so I have one on nearly every version of Windows over the years. I notice it states the wonderful Edge browser will not work on some sites!!
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Five Upholstery Cleaning Myths – Newport Beach CA
It"s been stated: "It ain"t what a man don"t understand that gets him into trouble, it"s what he knows that just ain"t so!"So, it seems to be with several of the myths that continue to become perpetuated in our industry.Every single from the following myths have basis in truth – as do several cultural myths – but also have flaws in them that can cost you time, client goodwill and usually income when you fall into the trap of believing them.1. Dry cleaning is normally the safest technique to goGiven that complications associated to upholstery cleaning – like texture distortion, cellulose browning, colour bleeding and colour fading – are typically connected with cleaning with water-based options, it appears that dry cleaning with solvents will be the logical strategy to use when there's any doubt as to the possibility of damaging a fabric.Even though this is sometimes. correct, it"s not generally correct.Dry cleaning solvents will be the least most likely to harm delicate textures like a chenille fabric made from rayon, but there is no guarantee that dry cleaning solvents is not going to trigger colour bleeding.You'll find many solutions to stabilize dyes, a number of which use dye setting agents that let for cleaning with water-based solutions.Though these procedures are certainly not one hundred percent safe all the time, neither are dry cleaning solvents.All cleaning and spotting products ought to be tested on the fabric that may be getting cleaned to assure that it truly is colorfast to these supplies.two. Constantly clean using the hottest water doableSynthetic fibers, specifically oil-loving fibers for example olefin and polyester, release oily soils readily when cleaned with hot cleaning options.The use of hot water speeds cleaning and lessens the will need for very buffered alkaline cleaning detergents that could otherwise trigger bleeding or fading of colors.Nonetheless, you'll find two distinct scenarios exactly where "hot isn't so hot:" Non-colorfast fabrics: Based on the cleaning agents applied along with the dyes which are present, you will find instances, contrary to popularly held belief, that hot water might contribute to colour bleeding when warm water might not. Synthetic fiber velvets: Below particular situations, like heat spikes in equipment with poorly regulated heat systems, permanent distortion can occur when a burst of heat contacts some synthetic fiber velvet fabrics. Really warm, constant temperature is safer on such fabrics than really hot water that might not be simply controlled.3. The tags are correct cleaning suggestionsYou will find two tags normally located on furniture: Fiber content material tags and cleaning code tags.Each is usually misleading.Fiber content material tags most constantly describe the material utilised for "fill" or "stuffing" within the furniture. When you see a tag that says the material is some percentage of cotton/polyester felt, it"s likely to describe the materials below the fabric you will be cleaning. There are cases after you might find out tags that do list the fiber content on the fabric that you are cleaning, but this can be incredibly rare.Cleaning code tags are basically colorfastness code tags utilised by furniture producers to help the customer to decide which items they may use to sustain their fabric. These codes don't do away with the will need for you personally to do your own inspection and testing on the fabric.Though several cleaners find that the "S" code, which signifies "dry clean only," is rarely correct, you can't overlook the fact that these codes do generate queries and concerns for the consumers.You need to discuss the codes, remind your customer that those codes are certainly not a assure of cleanability and that, ultimately, it's you as well as your buyer who will have to agree to what strategy very best suits their requirements.In no way for a moment ought to you believe that blindly following these codes will release you from duty if you harm the material in any way. These codes are merely guidelines, not guarantees.4. Fiber ID tests are uselessQuite a few cleaners develop into frustrated after they attempt to execute burn testing on upholstery fabric.Simply because many different fibers could be blended when making upholstery fabrics, there are generally conflicting results when such supplies are burnt collectively.Additionally to the issue of blended fibers, there is certainly also the fact that several fabrics have material applied for the back from the fabric to stabilize it that also creates false reads when a cleaner attempts to identify a distinct fiber.However, absolutely overlooking the added benefits of understanding a minimum of which fiber family members is always to be cleaned just isn't sensible.In case your burn test can tell you, at the incredibly least, in the event the fabric is created of all-natural fibers, synthetic fibers or blends of both, you have a far better understanding of your dangers of cleaning such a fabric and what soil removal levels may well be possible than in the event you don't understand how to figure out the fundamental fiber family.five. Synthetics are "trouble-free"Though it's usually accurate that synthetic fiber fabrics – those that contain nylon, olefin, polyester or acrylic – are a lot easier to clean and are very unlikely to experience colour or fiber distortion troubles, this "rule of thumb" just isn't often accurate.A couple of examples contain: Heat harm to synthetic velvets: As described earlier in this write-up, synthetic velvets might be permanently distorted by high temperature cleaning. Color bleeding: Some synthetic fibers, particularly acrylic and at times nylon, might not be as colorfast as you might count on. Surprisingly, additional than several acrylic fiber fabrics happen to be found to bleed to dry cleaning solvents and solvent-based protectors.Debunk the mythsDebunking these normally held myths isn't meant by any suggests to frighten cleaners away from cleaning upholstery.Alternatively, it can be meant to guard you from needless and potentially expensive claims and to remind you that the most beneficial strategy to avoid these troubles is to rely on your personal tests and evaluations and not on some things that "just ain"t so" – or, at least – not so all the time.
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The enthralling final book of the DARKLIGHT trilogy is as surprising as it is wonderfully choreographed. A recommended read for young adults who love a great paranormal suspense, as well as for adults who are young at heart!
Review Courtesy of Romance Junkies and reposted at TBR Mountain Range.
Unfortunately, I didn't read books one and two, so I apologize in advance if I spoil either one of those for you in this review of book three in the DARKLIGHT trilogy. Just due to what is revealed in this final book, I won't know for sure if talking about the first three chapters of DEATH AND THE GIRL HE LOVES will spoil the first two books for you. But, that's all I'll concentrate on, the first three chapters, so you'll get the full effect of the end of the trilogy on your own when you read it.
Lorelei "Lor" McAlister finds herself abandoned at the Bedford Fields Academy, a private boarding school for children of the wealthy. Her grandparents aren't wealthy, but she earned a scholarship so she was removed from the only home she knew in New Mexico, given a new name of Lorraine Pratt with a background story of being from Arizona, all to protect her from something. Lor is suspicious of the scholarship and wants nothing more than to go home. Especially since she's having visions of impending doom for everyone she accidentally touches or bumps into. She can see their deaths and the storm that takes place the day they die, most of her visions are so horrifying that Lor can't stand the thought of touching another human being with a prediction to tell. And now, she's getting death threats slipped into her pockets. Somehow, some way, she's going to escape this place.
Lorelei makes a few new friends at Bedford Fields Academy, who add to the mystery of why she's there and who is trying to kill her. She had been brought to the school by members of the "Order," a group of believers who know she is the last prophet and who believe she will save the world. But, her travels to this new place have been so secret. None of her friends in New Mexico know where she is and Lor is not allowed to tell them for fear of their safety as well as hers. Her only contact with her past is through a new cell phone number for her grandparents who have raised her since the disappearance of her parents when she was six-years-old. Lor's new friends, Crystal, Kenya and Wade add to Lor's confusion and anxiety, in addition to some humor, while she struggles to find a way home before something really bad happens.
For those who have read the first two books, many of the previous characters such as Brook, Cameron, Glitch and the so very irresistible Angel of Death, also known as Jared, are back to support Lorelei in her quest.
Although there's a great amount of action and mystery to kick off this final book in the DARKLIGHT trilogy, it's the characters who truly shine. Lorelei is a fun heroine. She's sassy, inquisitive and not completely convinced she's the answer to anything. She doesn't want the responsibility of saving the world, yet it has been thrust upon her by her predetermined destiny as a prophet. She hasn't grown up with this knowledge, even though she knows she's different, but has had the facts handed to her in the last few months. For centuries the women in her family have been prophets and she's the last one. Crystal, who is Lor's roommate at the boarding school, is especially comical. She definitely adds the comic relief to Kenya's danger and Wade's darkness. I could so easily picture each one of them and laughed at their antics, as well as fretted when I was sure Lor wouldn't survive what came next. When Jared is introduced, I fell hard and he continued to enthrall me to the very end.
The DARKLIGHT trilogy is definitely one that you should read in order. I understood most of book three without reading the first two books, but once I got to the end and realized how fabulous it would be for someone who had read all three books, I was disappointed that I didn't get that same experience since I had received just the third book for review. I loved the ending because it's surprising and clever, so I highly recommend that you read this series of books in order to get the full impact of a very good finale.
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Book 1: Death and the Girl Next Door (released October 2, 2012)
Book 2: Death, Doom and Detention (released March 5, 2013)
Book 3: Death and the Girl He Loves (released October 8, 2013)
A fabulous conclusion which will move you to tears—DEATH AND THE GIRL HE LOVES is the perfect book for young adults, as well as adults, who love a new twist in a world facing an apocalypse. Filled with camaraderie, great friends who have your back, love, family, laugh-out-loud moments and a destiny of unparalleled mystique, DEATH AND THE GIRL HE LOVES will rock your emotions, twist them up and send them crashing back at you before it's done. Bravo, author Darynda Jones—you made me laugh, you made me cry and you completely surprised me with this unique story—a recommended read!
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My Bank Account Tells Me This Zara Section Is Taking All My Money
Another day, another section in Zara to obsess over. This time, we're talking about the high-street store's best T-shirts. The shop has a dedicated section online to the humble tee, and it's taking all our money. Why? Because it offers not just chic basics but fun, elevated jersey and cotton pieces that will make any pair of jeans feel instantly exciting. From long-sleeved leopard print tops to knotted and ribbed boldly coloured T-shirts, there are plenty that you'll want to fill your virtual shopping basket with. Ready to get shopping? We've picked just nine that we love but we guarantee you'll find even more over on Zara. Happy shopping, indeed.
For work, for a night out, for brunch. The top that works for everything.
Ideal for lounging around the house (in a chic way, of course).
Statement sleeves meet the classic tee.
Your holiday packing list needs this.
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One of the law's more blatant gimmicks just died after the administration ran smack into the adamantine rules of basic accounting, and one of the law's central provisions might be overturned by the Supreme Court. The Obama administration's signature legislative accomplishment is a standing testament to the foolishness of saying and doing anything to pass a bill as complex and sensitive as one remaking the American health-care system.The basic problem is reality. Government is simply incapable of making the millions, billions of health care decisions individuals need to make. The only way to truly control costs is by having individual American's make these decisions. Government has distorted our health care market for generations through mandating services and expanding government health care programs. To dramatically expand government control of health care during a time of economic difficulties will only make the situation far worse.
The expiring budgetary gimmick is the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports, or CLASS, Act. This new entitlement for long-term care was going to collect premiums for five years before paying out benefits. In the highly theoretical bookkeeping of the Congressional Budget Office, this made it a deficit-reduction measure; the program would collect $70 billion over the first ten years of Obamacare, the window for CBO estimates. Thereafter, it would pay out benefits at an unsustainable clip.
Only in Washington could lighting a fuse on an exploding entitlement be considered an act of fiscal rectitude, but the CLASS Act accounted for almost half of the official deficit reduction of Obamacare. Everyone knew it was shameless legerdemain. In 2009, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Budget Committee pronounced the CLASS Act a "Ponzi scheme of the first order." The actuary for Medicare warned during the drafting of the program, "Thirty-six years of actuarial experience lead me to believe that this program would collapse in short order and require significant federal subsidies to continue."
The Obama administration persisted anyway. The long-term-care program had been a cherished priority of the late Ted Kennedy, and besides, it helped with the numbers. Obama's Department of Health and Human Services wrestled to make the program workable before giving up last week. An HHS official with a gift for understatement explained that putting the program on a sound actuarial footing during the next 75 years and implementing it as written were goals in "some tension."
To work, the CLASS Act needed a mandate. Otherwise, young and healthy people wouldn't sign up for it, and the cost of premiums would spiral out of control. This is why, more broadly, the individual mandate is so important to Obamacare. Without it, the health-insurance system will experience the same "death spiral" that prospectively doomed the CLASS Act.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Problems with Obamacare - Running into Reality
Obamacare is running into reality. It's effort, through government fiat, to expand access to healthcare without increasing costs won't actually work. The CLASS Act is one specific example.
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The human performance and sport minor concentrations are for students interested in sport coaching, dance, or exercise science. The primary objective is to provide instructional studies in a liberal arts institution in human performance and sport, thereby enhancing one's knowledge, understanding, and skillful use of this area of study to pursue a better quality of life.
Additional requirement: A grade of "C" or better is required for all human performance and sport courses taken in any major/minor concentration. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
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On Saturday 30th June '18, Lancashire Traction Engine Club will be holding a steam Road Run. This will begin at The Hollybush, Warrington Road, Little Leigh, CW8 4QY. The route will be around the area for a few miles, ending back at the Hollybush for a social evening on Saturday night. If you would like to get join the road run, please send us an email and we will contact you a.s.a.p.
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Over the weekend of 19th & 20th May '18 we jointly hosted the Lancashire Steam Heritage Festival at Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley Green. The sun shone, 17 full sized engines and many more miniature engines, tractors, cars and motorbikes attended the event and everyone had a fabulous time.
It was the first event we had been involved in organising for 8 years, but the people came and all feedback, so far, has been positive.
There are already planns for a smaller event at the same location later in the year. Watch this space for more details.
|Posted by lancashiretec on March 28, 2018 at 2:45 PM
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It has been a timely coincidence that two ailing Lancashire Heritage clubs have both had somewhat of a renaissance in the last few years.
The Lancashire Traction Engine Club has run many successful rallies in its 53 year history. The Burtonwood Rally may be remembered by some readers and, more recently, May Day Steam which it ran for 29 years alongside the Urmston & District Model Engineering Society. Unfortunately 2010 saw the last May Day Steam and, since then, the membership of the club has dwindled to point where it was struggling to continue.
The Red Rose Steam Society are the people behind the Lancashire Mining Museum and are responsible for restoring the Astley Green winding engine and pithead gear after it was saved from demolition in 1970. The wrecking ball was on site and the destruction was about to start when Lancashire County Council intervened, recognising the uniqueness of the 3,300 hp twin tandem compound steam winding engine and halted the process. As the result the museum houses Lancashire's only surviving headgear and engine house, both of which now have scheduled monument and listed building status. Since taking on the lease of the site in 1983, a dedicated band of volunteers have restored the winding house and engine to the point where it ran again for the first time in 2013 and attention now turns to the pithead gear. An English Heritage report puts the headgear in the "At Risk" category and, unless repairs and maintenance can be carried out urgently, it is likely that it will be lost forever. The structure has been deemed too unsafe for access and unless sufficient funds can be obtained to repair and paint the wrought iron, the trustees feel the only alternative would be demolition. The society have set a timescale of completing the preservation by 2020, the 50th anniversary of the pit closing.
And so, on 19th & 20th May this year, the first Lancashire Steam Heritage Festival will take place; a joint venture between the two clubs.
At the time of writing planning is very much ongoing but it is hoped that there will be 20 full sized steam engines, miniature steam (both road and rail), 20 or more vintage tractors, vintage motorbikes and working exhibits. On the museum site there is already the magnificent winding engine to see (which will be run on compressed air regularly over the weekend), the collection of 28 colliery locomotives (the largest collection of its type in the United Kingdom), a 2' gauge colliery railway which it is hoped will be hosting a steam loco for the first time in its history (courtesy of the West Lancs Railway), a blacksmiths forge and many other working engines and museum artefacts. There is also a reconstruction of a miners cottage and a newly opened tea room.
Tickets will be available to pre-order through Eventbrite and there will be plentiful parking for the show.
There has been a commitment to run this event for three years at least and, as more of the museum site is cleared and tidied, so it is hoped the event will grow to become a highlight of the rally calendar.
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This year's AGM will take place on SATURDAY 3rd March, at Bolton Steam Museum.
There will be a private steaming of the museum, followed by the AGM meeting, pie and peas and the annual quiz and photoraphic competition.
All members have been sent all details and can book through the online system or by calling the Membership Secretary, Hazel. Non-members are also welcome as guests of members.
|Posted by lancashiretec on February 3, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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Due to the expense and poor attendance of the monthly meeting, it has been decided that these will now be on a more casual basis. All members who use our on-line service will be informed about meetings and events by email and will be able to book spaces using the on-line booking system; click on "Events" in the blue bar towards the top of the page.
|Posted by lancashiretec on October 18, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations we are building an onlne archive of the history of the club. This will include many previously unseen photos digitally reproduced for the first time from members slides and prints.
We also welcome submissions from anyone else who would like to share their photos with the club's archive. please visit the archive page for help on adding your photos to the archive.
Click https://sites.google.com/site/ltecarchive/Archive" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HERE to visit the archive pages.
|Posted by lancashiretec on June 30, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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The 28th June was the day most of Cheshire went to Lymm, so it seemed. The whole town was buzzing with people who came to see the many examples of historic machinery on display.
The day started with a parade through the town, where bicycles, motorbikes, cars, horse-drawn floats, tractors and, of course, steam engines passed through the picturesque town on their way to the May Queen Field or other locations around the town.
On the May Queen Field there was bands playing, a fair for the children and many of the vehicles on display, plus stalls and other displays. Around the town there were model railway exhibitions, art exhibitions, a large collection of steam engines (supplied by our own members and sponsored by the Lancashire Traction Engine Club) plus hundreds of canal boats of all shapes and sizes.
Later in the day the canal boats did a parade of their own while the crowds still lined the banks.
A tremendous event and, considering it is only in its third year, a very successful one. I'm looking forward to next year already.
Take a look at the gallery to see lots of pictures taken on the day.
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This year's steam party at the Hark to Bounty pub in Slaidburn will take place over the weekend of June 13th and 14th.
More information on the website - www.slaidburnsteam.co.uk
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The AGM took place on Sunday 1st March and was well attended by 8 committee members and 14 other members.
The main news to report were a few alterations to the committee members. Richard Fairhust has resigned after 20 years good service to the club. I would like to offer our thanks for his hard work over the years. This left a number of vacancies on the committee but two members present were willing to stand so we would like to welcome Hughie Winterbottom and Chris Adamson to the committee.
Accounts were looking healthy, though membership numbers are down. Any suggestions about how to improve membership would be welcome. Ideas on the night included improved high-profile speakers for the meetings, occasional changes to meeting time and/or venue plus more club related steam activity throughout the summer.
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This year we are proud to have been asked to supprt the Lymm Historic Transport Day.
Since the demise of May Day Steam in 2011, the LTEC has had no real input to any local steam event. However, the LHTD, now entering it's third year, has been going from strength to strength. The steam section of the event has, until now, been small but, with input and sponsorship from the LTEC club, will become a major part of the event and a new focus for the club as a whole.
15 full sized engines are hoping to attend for a steam party on Saturday 27th June, followed by taking a major role in the parade and attractions of the main event on Sunday 28th June.
The support and collaboration between the two clubs has been offered for one year only, on a trial basis, but I can see no reason why this shouldn't become a fruitful partnership for both clubs in the future.


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Partitioning in MySQL 5.1
Sheeri Cabral of the Pythian Group (http://www.pythian.com) presented a session on the new partitioning feature in MySQL 5.1 at the January 2009 Boston User Group.
From her description:
I go through how to define partitions, how partitioning makes queries faster, the different types of partitioning and when to use each type, and the restrictions and limitations of partitioning.
The slides are available at http://www.technocation.org/files/doc/2009_01_Partitioning.pdf
The partitioning part of the MySQL Manual is at: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/partitioning-overview.html.
The functions that are not allowed in partitioning expressions are listed at: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/partitioning-limitations.html
We also had an interesting development — according to the manual, an INSERT to a partitioned table that includes values that do not have a partition should insert all values up to the failure point. The example I used (and that you can see in the video) is:
insert into nums_list_mod (id) VALUES (4001, 4004, 4002);
Where 4001 and 4002 fit into partitions but there is no partition defined that will accept 4004. According to the manual, the value 4001 should be inserted, but 4004 and 4002 should not. Instead, we got the behavior that nothing was inserted (sql_mode= and this was not within a transaction).
Enjoy the presentation!
Unfortunately the key buffer
Unfortunately the key buffer iteslf has a big fat mutex around it (one per key buffer, that is, just one unless you use multiple key buffers), which is taken any time anyone modifies the key buffer (which includes bringing pages in AND out of it, which is done by selects as well as updates).This means that operations which do a large amount of key buffer work effectively block up the entire server even if they're operating on an entirely different table.The example we see, is doing a lot of inserts with DELAY_KEY_WRITE on, then doing a flush table on that table. It effectively stops the world during the flush no index on any table at all may be touched whatsoever.


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There have been years I knew I wasn't going to date anyone unless I felt like wearing the dresses in my closet. If the desire to wear them never came and my dresses remained untouched, I'd think, "welp, missed the boat again."
Somehow the me that enjoys wearing the right dress or skirt is melded with the part of me that experiences romantic and sexual attraction. That me flirts and shimmies with a wink and laughter. That me occasionally wears lingerie instead of tight Adidas sports bras and sparks at teasing lovers.
That me hasn't been around much in years.
For the past two and a half years, more of my time has been spent in a different state of being: agender. I always identify outside the gender binary of woman and man—dress-wearing me is also queer and nonbinary—but agender me feels distant from gender and attraction altogether. With a passport, I can get as close as looking through a window. I can see other people date, identify with "butch," "femme," girl, "boi," and other names, and I can scroll through online dating profiles, but I usually feel removed from it all.
Agender's not new for me. More of my time just seems to be spent this way now.
Two years ago, I composed a poem, Shapeshifter, about my gender changing with the seasons, as well as a poem called Tea Hour about the ignored dresses in my closet. I was accustomed to wearing heavier, more gender-neutral clothing in fall and winter, and more "feminine" clothing like dresses and skirts in spring, but my dysphoria at wearing the latter articles of clothing was lasting much longer. I'd sometimes wonder if I should remove the chiffon, velvet, and soft cottons from their hangers, fold them carefully, and donate them. Maybe a part of me was gone.
While I'm agender, I feel somewhat blank and invisible. Asexual, aromantic, and incapable of attracting others.* Not attracting others isn't a bad thing if I don't experience crushes myself; I wouldn't want anyone to experience any painful unrequited affection toward me.
But I do sometimes stress about feeling blank and invisible. I strain against the a's of my gender and sexuality when they don't seem completely natural. I want to experience attraction and know some part of me is capable regardless of my gender identity or expression. But in my gender fluidity between agender and a more feminine nonbinary, I get anxious someone will want to trap me in one. I worry someone I may fall for will only want one version of me and I'll be stuck in clothes and behavior that don't fit when the seasons switch. Or someone who could like me one way (dress-wearing me, even if I'm not wearing dresses), will never do so if I'm stuck in agender. I realize these anxieties may sound ridiculous. Perhaps they are.
Does this happen to anyone else? Does your sexuality (regularly) fluctuate with your gender? Do you worry about dating as a genderfluid person? Did yours change when you lived as a man, Les?
*What we take for our realities often aren't so true. Sometimes it's good to be reminded how limited our perceptions are, even if we don't connect with what others tell us. Once, I told my coworker and friend at my university's pride center that I felt invisible to others when it came to dating. I stated this as a matter of fact in passing, coupling it with my gender dysphoria and asexuality. He disrupted the conversation to wind things back and tell me that multiple people had approached him about me. I was just surprised. A confused block of ice.


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It is hard to tell whether there will be few goals or plenty when Rovers host Watford on Saturday.
The game sees the meeting of two of the Championship's leakiest defences and also two of the most goal-shy outfits.
Should Rovers wish to address the former of those two unwanted tags they must be on their guard for the threat of a big man, little man combination on Saturday.
Marvin Sordell may not have recreated last season's phenomenal partnership with Danny Graham along side Chris Iwelumo, but the two remain a threat.
Sordell is lightning quick and leads the way in the Hornets' scoring charts.
Watford look to target Iwelumo with plenty of balls into the box so Rovers' defenders will have to be on their guard much more than they have been in recent weeks.
Sean Dyche pulled off something of a coup when he captured Wolves winger Michael Kightly on loan – a deal extended earlier this week.
Kightly's career has been plagued with injury but he is capable of stealing the show when fit.
Rovers should take heart from the fact Watford are out of the relegation zone because of their home form.
The Hornets have won just once on the road this season and six of their seven away goals came in just three matches.
Last line-up (4-4-2): Loach, Hodson, Mariappa, Nosworthy, Dickinson, Yeates, Kightly, Buaben, Hogg, Sordell, Iwelumo.


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WTSWW is fundraising to support their five year red squirrel conservation project, after cuts to a government grant scheme left them with a £30,000 shortfall to find in the next two years.
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Baby Giant Pandas Falling At The Zoo – Too Precious! (VIDEO)
Here's over two minutes of precious Giant Panda Cubs falling at the Toronto Zoo. Cute. Overload. Cannot get better than this. I love these clumsy pandas! Such a gift to the world.
From YouTube:
In 2003, scientists from Zoo Atlanta, Chengdu, and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding published a study that described trends in the behavior of giant panda cubs. Among other findings, this study confirmed that falling was a normal and expected part of the play of the giant panda cubs being reared by their mother. The researchers suggested that the natural play experiences of growing cubs with their mothers and siblings may significantly contribute to the panda cubs' development into reproductively successful adults.
Press play to watch the video below.