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As someone that needs help in the eyebrow department, I've been trying out my fair share of eyebrow enhancing products. Some products are too waxy, others too powdery, and then you get great pencils that are difficult to sharpen? Yes, that happens. Read on to see why I love the Essence eyebrow pencil, that and more goodies currently on my beauty desk.
1. Essence Designer Eyebrow Pencil
Eyebrows are tricky, you have to work according to the growth line of your own hair and you have to perfect the arch without going too much over the line. What I love about the Essence eyebrow pencil is that it's light on application but buildable. Meaning that you can gradually work towards your desired effect. The creamy eyebrow pencil dries to give a natural finish and the handy application brush helps you blend the hairs to give you beautiful brows. I bought a brand new pencil about 2 weeks ago after I was left with a tiny little piece from my previous one that was well over 3 years I think. I still remember getting it from my late sister. It does last for ages and I was highly surprised that it was only R29.95 from Clicks when I checked the slip. What a bargain!
2. Avroy Shlain Colorful Moisturising Lipgloss in Hot Cocoa
I expected this lipgloss to be a little darker in colour as it appeared inside the Avroy Shlain brochure, but that happens and I've become really fond of it ever since. It does have a slightly sticky consistency which makes it really long-lasting. It is a sheer, light brown shade with a shimmery, glossy effect. You can apply more than one layer if you want a darker hue, I mostly use it when I'm going for the nude/no-makeup look. I paid R99.00 for it.
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I've always wanted to try out these two bright and summery shades. The yellow nail varnish (Limoncello) is so quirky and cute and I think the green shade (Juicy) goes well with the current tropical fashion trend that I love so much. You'll receive glossy, smooth colour with just one coat but it's obviously always best to apply two coats for a longer lasting effect. I'm a little disappointed that I only got 2 days wear out of it before it started to chip but it makes me feel a little better to know only paid R65.00 for the 2.
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"Credit Union Plus is a non-profit organisation owned and controlled by its members, which exists to enhance the quality of life for all members, by providing a comprehensive range of financial services with dignity and efficiency"
Serving the Community of Navan for over 50 Years
We have served the community of Navan for over half a century, and in the last fifteen years alone, €500 Million Euro has been lent and spent in the community, trickling through to just about every household and every business in some shape or form. We serve our community through the provision of affordable and accessible finance. Unlike mainstream banks and financial institutions, we are not driven by profit and our mission is to provide the essential funding that is the lifeblood of any community.
We are run by our members for our members, with a friendly, personal ethos that you simply won't find anywhere else. None of our Directors are paid for their efforts, and there are no demanding investor shareholders to be satisfied. Apart from the friendly, traditional values that you associate with a Credit Union, we also offer a highly sophisticated service, including instant online access to your account and a convenient mobile app for when you're on the move.
In addition, next year will see us completing our current account facility – with the introduction of our new debit card. But on top of this, you enjoy a range of added value benefits that are unique to your local credit union. For example, there's the peace of mind of knowing that should you die during the course of a loan period, your loan will die with you*, and depending on your age, your savings could be doubled if you pass away to a maximum of €8,000*. We pay out €500,000 from our surplus each year to protect our members in this way – and it's very definitely not something that you can expect for free from your average lender.
We're also highly sympathetic when the unexpected happens. Should you lose your job, for example, we'll happily sit down and talk with you in a constructive and supportive manner, with a view to working out a repayment schedule that's realistic and sustainable.
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**Update: The SEC recently adopted rules to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding, including to individuals that are not accredited investors. For capital raises that do not meet the requirements of Regulation Crowdfunding the post below continues to be applicable.**
A question I receive frequently from entrepreneurs raising capital for the first time is whether they can raise money from people who do not meet the SEC definition of "accredited investors." The easy answers are "you shouldn't" or "technically you can but it's not worth it because of the hoops you have to jump through," but a few of you are curious about why those are the answers. The purpose of this post is to provide a high-level answer to this question for an entrepreneur who is not an expert in securities law but is trying to figure out whether to include a friend, relative or other potential investor in an upcoming financing round even though the person is not an "accredited investor".
Let's start with some general background. The general rule in the United States is that if you sell shares of stock in your company, you either need to register the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is a very significant undertaking in terms of time and resources, or your sale of stock must fall within a specified exemption from registration.
Since public registration of securities is not practical for most early-stage companies, startups generally rely on an exemption from registration. Each state has its own distinct rules about what kinds of stock issuances can occur without registration, and it can be hard to keep track of all the separate requirements, but the SEC has provided a way to override the state requirements so long as your stock sale meets certain criteria, including restricting the offering to "accredited investors" or, if you do want to include purchasers who do not qualify as "accredited investors," complying with some relatively detailed additional information requirements. These requirements include, in the words of the SEC, creating "disclosure documents that are generally the same as those used in registered offerings," which are incredibly detailed and thorough, and prohibitively expensive for most startups to prepare.
Under existing regulations, an individual is an accredited investor if he or she is any of the following:
- a person who has individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that exceeds $1 million at the time of the purchase, excluding the value of his or her primary residence;
- a person with income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year; or
- a director, executive officer or general partner of the company selling the securities. In certain circumstances, an entity, like a business or charitable organization, may be an accredited investor, as well, but typically that entity would either need to have $5,000,000 or more in assets or be composed solely of other accredited investors.
The disclosure requirements ease considerably if your financing is for less than $1,000,000. In that case, there is a separate SEC rule that says you can include non-accredited investors without requiring full, registered offering-style disclosure. The big drawback of relying on that rule is that it does not override state requirements, so your offering would still have to comply with the state securities laws, often referred to as "blue sky laws," of each state where you are selling shares (the state of residence of the investors, not the company). In addition to an applicable exemption not being available in some states, this will require your legal counsel to research and meet the blue sky requirements of each applicable state. Remember, too, that the $1,000,000 limit applies to all sales within a 12 month period, so check with your counsel to make sure that you are considering all of the issuances that would apply.
One important point to note is that all securities offerings are still subject to the general anti-fraud provisions of the Exchange Act of 1934, which means that all documents or other information actually provided to the prospective investor must be accurate and not misleading, and may not omit any information that would render them misleading in any material respect.
Because of the limitations described above, many companies find that raising money from non-accredited investors would often result in incremental professional fees as high or higher than the amount of money they would raise from these investors. As a result, the vast majority of early-stage companies we work with exclude all non-accredited investors from their fundraising.


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These policies were adopted to ensure that your scheduled service be a stress-free and relaxing experience, as well as respecting the therapists time, and the efforts of the massage studio.
I understand that unanticipated events occur in everyone's life. Unforeseen events such as family and medical issues, flight delays, car problems, traffic considerations, business meetings, and project deadlines, are just a few reasons why one might consider canceling a massage appointment.
In my commitment to provide a unique and outstanding massage experience to all clients and out of consideration for my time, I have adopted the following policies:
In order to optimize your experience here, I ask that you please leave your pets ( unless it's a guide dog) and children at home. If something arises that would prevent you from adhering to this policy, please contact me as soon as possible to reschedule.
Please arrive for your appointment(s) 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. This allows you the time to fill out the appropriate client form, change and prepare for the service. All services offered have a specific time schedule and early arrival allows for a relaxed and unhurried experience. If late arrival is inevitable, your service(s) may be shortened in order to keep on schedule.
This policy only pertains to clients choosing to not purchase packages or memberships.
If you book your next appointment before you leave the studio, you'll recieve that massage for $65. Should you need to cancel/reschedule that appointment, the rate of your next massage will go to $75.
At that time, you have the opportunity to book your next appoitment for the discounted rate of $65. It's a great way to ensure you recieve a massage, without the complete commitment of a package or membership. If you have ANY questions about this policy, please call 860-378-5733, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
For clients who purchase Groupons, gift certificates, packages, or members. (pre-paid sessions)
A 24-hour cancellation is needed to reschedule or cancel your appointment. If there is a no call/no show, or less than a 24-hour notice, you forfeit the massage hour, if you've prepaid for that session. If you have a GROUPON, the fee is $45 and charged to your credit card that you secured the appointment with.
For clients who have not pre paid for a session.
A 24-hour cancellation is needed to reschedule or cancel your appointment. If there is a no call/no show, or less than a 24-hour notice, you must pay full price for the service at that time, and it must be paid before booking your next appointment.
As a courtesy to other clients, appointments will be automatically cancelled 20 minutes after scheduled start time and charged according to cancellation policy. I regret that late arrivals will not receive extension of scheduled appointments. In special cases, and when schedule will allow, I may be able to accommodate a partial or full appointment. This will be at my discretion and only with proper, advanced notification of your late arrival.
Packages are to be used 12 months from date of purchase.
Sexual misconduct is forbidden. Client understands that any illicit or sexually aggressive remarks, advances or gestures will result in the immediate termination of the session and client will be liable for full payment of the scheduled appointment.
No refunds will be provided for deposits or monies paid or cancellations received less than 24 hours before a scheduled appointment. The owner(s) reserve the right to make the final decision on any and all refunds issued.
If you have any questions about our Policies, please contact us at (860) 378-5733 or send us an email.
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Quintiq Expands to Meet Growing Demand in EMEA
Feb 14, 2013, 07:47 ET
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, the Netherlands, Feb. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O) software, today announced an expansion in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations in direct response to increased demand.
Quintiq is expanding its number of business units (BUs) and departments to 15 in an effort to maintain focus on key industry and solution areas. The newly expanded BU structure enables Quintiq to maintain a small company atmosphere despite having grown to well over 600 people globally. The new organization will provide customers the specific knowledge and expertise they have come to expect, focused on the industries or market verticals in which their units specialize.
Quintiq is expanding its EMEA BUs to eight:
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Quintiq is extending its group of horizontal department areas to six:
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A Quality Management unit is also being created to support all departments in quality assurance and quality improvement.
"Based on the current level of demand for our supply chain planning and optimization solutions, Quintiq has taken steps to meet the exciting growth we are seeing in the EMEA markets," said Arjen Heeres, Quintiq's Chief Operations Officer. "This new alignment will ensure we maintain our small company culture and industry expertise while delivering world-class solutions to customers around the world."
Preparing for continued growth in EMEA and the rest of the world, Quintiq is laying the groundwork for further geographical and vertical specialization, including recent investments in its Düsseldorf and Zurich offices which serve its German-speaking markets.
About Quintiq
Quintiq's revolutionary supply chain planning and optimization (SCP&O) platform enables enterprises to improve efficiency at every stage of the supply chain journey. It powers end-to-end planning and optimization of personnel, resources, and processes in a single planning environment, across all planning horizons. Many of the world's largest and most successful enterprises rely on Quintiq to achieve their business goals, strengthen their competitive advantage, and create new revenue streams.
Established in 1997 and growing rapidly, Quintiq has a global presence with dual headquarters in the Netherlands and the USA, a global development center in Malaysia, and offices around the world. Quintiq's software is in use at over 500 locations in 78 countries worldwide.
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Massage therapy is one of a number of alternative or complementary therapies finding its way into mainstream medicine. Clinical studies have found therapeutic massage decreases stress, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other ailments. Our clients have also seen rapid enhancement in overall wellness when therapeutic massage is thoughtfully integrated with mental health treatment.
Here at The Center for Trauma, Stress, and Anxiety, LLC, we believe in the healing power of therapeutic massage and other bodywork approaches. Our experienced massage therapists expertly customize massage sessions to facilitate pain relief, relaxation, and somatic awareness for whole body healing.
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Spain is the first European country to confirm a case of swine flu, as authorities confirmed on Monday that a man who returned from Mexico last week was found to have the virus.
The swine flu outbreak has killed more than 100 people in Mexico and is starting to cause concern amongst populations around the world.
Suspected swine flu cases in Spain have been reported in Albacete, Bilbao, Valencia, Barcelona, Girona, Aragon and Cadiz.
Health experts in Madrid are still testing to see whether or not the individuals have swine flu or not. In the meantime the patients are receiving an anti-viral treatment recommened by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
H1N1 is a subtype of the species influenza A virus. The "H" refers to the hemagglutinin protein, and the "N" refers to the neuraminidase protein. H1N1 has mutated into various strains including the Spanish Flu strain (now extinct in the wild), mild human flu strains, endemic pig strains, and various strains found in birds. A variant of H1N1 was responsible for the Spanish flu pandemic that killed some 50 million to 100 million people worldwide from 1918 to 1919.
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These bite-sized, sugar-dusted treats are absolutely packed with ground nuts and make a wonderful accompaniment at morning tea time.
these cookies are awesome. i found the recipe on this site 2 weeks ago and i've had to make them three times. i'll be making them again for the family christmas party this weekend. i only gave it 4 stars cuz they're a bit time consuming and messy (with all the icing sugar) but well worth it.just a quick note to add, i dredged them 4 or 5 at a time when they were still hot. this melts the icing sugar a bit and makes them a little sticky. i then dredge them again when warm. this ensures a generous coating of icing sugar that looks spectacular! - 20 Dec 2007 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
I had 2 cups of leftover peanuts so I subsituted them, finely chopped, for the hazelnuts. The cookies came out great; they had a different flavor but were still just as rich and delicious! - 18 Dec 2009 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
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Research has shown that end of day comfort is still the biggest problem for contact lens wearers. Alcon have addressed this problem by using the same ingredients found in artificial tears and rewetting drops - a compound called PVA, plus two other moisturising agents - and building these triple action moisturisers directly into the Aquacomfort plus contact lenses.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In 2002, the Atlanta Symphony made a significant investment in learning about its current and potential audiences by commissioning Audience Insight LLC to conduct a multi-faceted market research project, directed by Alan Brown. Research methods included surveys of various audience groups as well as a random sample public telephone survey. Focus groups were conducted on several occasions to address specific topics of interest to the ASO.
At the ASO's annual retreat for board, staff and musicians in September 2003, a large portion of the day-long agenda was devoted to a strategic discussion of core issues arising from the research. Extensive preparations for the retreat included conceptualization of the agenda and breakout sessions and production of retreat materials, including written "briefs" outlining the small group discussions.
Following an overview of key issues suggested by the research, four sub-groups met to consider specific issues of strategic importance to the long term vitality of the institution. At the end of the day, group leaders synthesized the thinking of each group, including a vision for the institution in ten years.
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School rezoning plan misses racial diversity goals
Do priorities Metro Nashville Public Schools adopted last year in an appeal toward greater student diversity carry any sway at all?
Some are beginning to wonder.
Metro's "diversity management plan" was never intended to be a binding document that mandates racial quotas. But a rezoning proposal to accommodate a new elementary school in 12South and ease overcrowding in Green Hills — the first substantive student assignment overhaul since the plan's adoption — falls well short of goals the district outlined.
It raises questions whether some of the plan's objectives are even practical in a city where many neighborhoods remain isolated by race and class, and where a return to busing isn't desired.
The plan — which the board passed after it denied entry of a charter school, Great Hearts Academies, over concerns about its commitment to diversity — sets thresholds to avoid having a school dominated by a single race.
Missing the mark
Though a revamped rezoning proposal in the largely white Hillsboro cluster submitted by Director of Schools Jesse Register wasn't expected to meet these benchmarks entirely, it makes no headway at several schools.
In the case of one school — Julia Green Elementary in affluent Green Hills — the proposal would actually add to its majority white population.
• Julia Green would go from 77 percent white to 80 percent white.
• Percy Priest would stay at 85 percent white.
• Carter-Lawrence, the only majority black elementary school in the Hillsboro cluster, set in low-income Edgehill, would nudge only slightly, from 78 percent to 75 percent black, even though it would be turned into a new countywide magnet school.
The new Waverly-Belmont Elementary, set to open in 2015 in the gentrifying 12South neighborhood, would have a black-white split of 49 percent to 41 percent, the sort of diverse mix some covet.
The student assignment proposal goes before the Metro school board on June 10 for a final vote. At issue are high-income parts of town — Green Hills, Forest Hills and Oak Hill — that attract homebuyers because of strong neighborhood schools.
Plan questioned
Three members, Amy Frogge, Will Pinkston and Jill Speering, used their first public review of the proposal Tuesday to question whether Register's administration had done enough to meet the board's stated diversity goals.
"If we believe that, we must do a better job than these numbers," Speering said, referring to a diversity plan that has brought the board considerable acclaim. "We don't want to have white schools and black schools. We've got to have better diversity. I know it's hard to do."
Race is one of four factors included in the district's definition of student diversity. The others are income, language and disabilities. The district's own checklist found none of the Hillsboro cluster's seven elementary schools would meet the plan's marks in these categories. None currently does either.
Frogge cited the number of economically disadvantaged students at Julia Green and Percy Priest, 14 percent and 7 percent respectively, while 26 schools in Nashville are above 90 percent in that category.
Pinkston said the board gets to consider zones lines only once every few years and it would be "missing an opportunity" if it doesn't find a way to achieve some balance.
"It's hard to see how the central office can claim diversity is a priority and then produce a proposal like this," he later told The Tennessean.
Pinkston also has accused Register of failing to adequately communicate the plan to the public on the front end.
Options limited
Register, though, said this proposal and an earlier one that was scrapped are the only two viable options he has identified. The wide geographic zone for Percy Priest in predominantly white Forest Hills, where homes are spread apart on large lots, limits options to add diversity, he said.
"We've adopted a diversity plan that's cutting edge in the entire country, but what you have to understand is the limitations when you do that," he said.
"I am not in favor of creating more busing plans, particularly in areas where schools are full."
In fact, Metro school officials conceded that greater diversity at elementary schools in this area — Green Hills and south Davidson County — might not even be possible.
"While we would like to promote further diversity in those schools, it just isn't practical at this point in time," said Chris Webber, director of student assignment at MNPS.
Register has shared the proposal with MNPS attorneys, including Washington-based John Borkowksi, whom the district tapped to defend it from a segregation lawsuit that resulted from the last districtwide rezoning, in 2008, before Register's arrival. MNPS won that legal fight.
"Rather than going in and splitting a neighborhood," Register said the district needs a greater emphasis on "recruitment efforts."
Among choice schools the district is billing is the revamped Carter-Lawrence, which would feed into Rose Park Middle School and the popular Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet, known for its long wait lists each year.
Beyond school zones
The superintendent argued that diversity is a "bigger issue than the school system and it's a bigger issue than school zoning," pointing to things like public housing and the organization of communities.
Register has met with two of Nashville's highest-profile black political leaders, Councilman Jerry Maynard and state Rep. Harold Love Jr., to discuss the plan and concerns about diversity.
Love said he supports the superintendent's proposal, though he acknowledged it won't increase diversity. "It's one of the realities that we have to face in a post-desegregation and end-of-busing era.
"People choose where they want to live," he said, adding that the city must figure out how to promote more diversity without forcing it.
The diversity question, though isn't likely to go away before the board's final vote. Councilwoman Sandra Moore, who represents the predominantly black Edgehill area, has requested an information meeting to further discuss the plan.
She was disappointed that a prior gathering was scheduled on an election night.
"It's always a concern when you don't have (demographics) balanced out, and I think they had promised the community that they would do that," Moore said.
"That's something that they need to go back to the drawing board and look at."
Reach Joey Garrison at 615-259-8236 and on Twitter @joeygarrison.
Rezoning results
80% white
Julia Green Elementary
85% white
Percy Priest Elementary
75% black
Carter-Lawrence Elementary
What is racial diversity?
Metro Nashville Public Schools'plan defines racial diversity as meeting one of the following:
» No single ethnic group is more than half the enrollment.
» Three racial groups each make up at least 15 percent of enrollment.
» At least two racial groups each make up at least 30 percent of the enrollment.
Speak out
Two community meetings are set to discuss the Hillsboro cluster rezoning plan before the board's consideration on June 10:
• Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the MNPS board room at 2601 Bransford Ave.
• June 9 at 6 p.m. at the Easley Community Center at Rose Park.
Are they diverse?
Elementary schools in Hillsboro cluster, under rezoning plan:
|Income/ Language/ Disabilities
|Julia Green
|Percy Priest
|Sylvan Park
Source: Estimates for 2015-16 from Metro Nashville Public Schools


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Sooner or later there comes a point in your electronics career where it would be nice to have a schematic for the project you are doing. If you have a steady hand and lots of paper to spare, the first option is to draw the schematics on paper. However, computer aided design (CAD) software does have it's advantages, allowing easy modifications, sharing and later PCB creation.
In this short tutorial, I'll show how to create a simple schematic using DipTrace, an excellent electronics CAD package that has a free version as well as inexpensive entry-level commercial and non-profit licenses. The circuit I'm doing is a simple ATtiny2313 breadboard header that integrates an ISP programming header, a few capacitors, a reset pullup resistor and a clock crystal, eliminating the need to wire these things every time I start a new project. Additionally, I'm showing how to use DipTrace's powerful facilities to create new components in literally few minutes. Let's get started!
Why DipTrace and not Eagle CAD (or some other brand)?
The electronics CAD software, the most often recommended software for beginners is Eagle CAD. The main reasons are probably the rather reasonable pricing and large existing userbase. Also, a lot of open hardware projects share their schematics in Eagle format, and many PCB fabrication shops accept Eagle files directly without conversion to Gerber format.
Continue reading ATtiny2313 Breadboard Header with DipTrace


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The creative terrain of our contemporary world demands a new educational paradigm. The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis provides a rigorous education in architecture, art and design with the outstanding collection of a world-class art museum and the unparalleled resources of a leading research university. Innovation and collaboration are at the core of our mission of interdisciplinary study and practice. We recognize that design and the visual arts play significant roles in inspiring solutions to social and environmental concerns and have formulated an educational model that is flexible and attuned to the global realities of our complex century.
With a nationally recognized faculty of artists, designers, architects and scholars, we are a community committed to exploring the convergences of art, architecture and design. Our students are responsive and responsible- engaged in applying the tools of our fields to effect positive change.


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Upload your CAD file in the 3D printing service or click on the link "Send enquiry for individual injection moulding tool" and fill in the form with some basic details.
The production process at igus starts as soon as your order is received.
Your required component is ready to ship and delivered quickly.
Rapid Tooling is the additive manufacture of injection moulding tools. Depending on the quantity and the material properties of the components needed , the injection moulding tool will be made of plastic or metal. The time-consuming design and planning of the the injection moulds are no longer necessary as CAD files of the injection moulded part that is needed are digitally converted into the digital equivalent of the mould in the print2mold service.
The cost-intensive manufacture of a mechanically made injection moulding tool usually takes up to 6 weeks - This is often too long, too expensive and too time-consuming for the manufacture of prototypes and small series. Additive manufacturing makes it possible to fabricate individual injection moulded components quickly and economically as close-to-production prototypes or small series. In this way, different materials can be tested on functional prototypes directly in the application.
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The team behind One Lexington boasts the residences are now more than 75 percent sold — which means the time to hesitate is through. Snap up one of the remaining top-floor penthouses or loft-style condos in this 17-story high-rise in downtown Phoenix before it's too late.
Officially open since March 2010, One Lexington won a Pillars of the Industry award for its conversion from office tower to sophisticated urban condominium after the tanking economy required developers to quickly think on their feet.
Some of the property's standout features include balconies with floating tempered glass panels for unobstructed views; dramatic contemporary lobby; professionally landscaped gardens and patios in common areas; a large and fully outfitted fitness center; resort-inspired pool with sun deck, furnished lounge area, fire pit, hot tub and putting green; on-site concierge; secure storage and parking; and floor restricted fob entry system.
In the residences, amenities include Italian cabinetry; CaesarStone countertops; high-end, energy-efficient Bosch stainless steel appliances; designer tile backsplashes in ceramic, brushed aluminum or frosted glass; owner's choice of warm or cool contemporary color schemes selected by international interior design agency Creative License; soundproof walls, soaring 11-foot-high ceilings; oversized flat-panel doors; eco-friendly, durable bamboo flooring and Royalty Stainmaster 100-percent nylon sculptured carpeting; spacious walk-in closets; and double sinks in master bath.
One Lexington is located at the corner of East Lexington and Central avenues in Phoenix, directly across from the Osborn Light Rail stop. The Sales Center, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week, offers penthouse tours by appointment. The property's two-bedroom penthouses range from 1,653 square feet up to 2,846 square feet for the single three-bedroom penthouse. View floorplans here.
At the end of 2010, prices were quoted as starting around $475,000 for a basic shell up to $1 million for the fully finished model. Contact the Sales Center for current information, availability and pricing.
One Lexington is located at 1 E. Lexington Ave. in Phoenix 602.277.8500
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Adding pictures to the posts on your blog is a good thing, providing interest and illustration and giving readers a glimpse into your quilty world. Sizing images correctly is a must though, since images that are too big for the layout of your page will cause other elements like sidebars to move around and end up out of position, and pictures that are too small are just difficult for readers to see. Here's a quick tutorial (I use Photoshop Elements, but the theory is the same for any graphics program):
Open the image in Photoshop (or whichever graphics editor you use) and edit the color, fix red eyes or crop the image to delete any unnecessary background from the shot. Once you're satisfied with the image, you need to know the size of the space where the image must fit, in pixels. That's the important part here. Inches mean nothing, it's all about the pixels.
I generally worry more about the width of an image, because that's the dimension that will cause the layout of my pages to break if it's too big. I use a tool called MeasureIt, which is an add-on for the Firefox Browser. When you have MeasureIt installed, you can click on the icon and then click and drag on your screen to measure an area in pixels, like this:
I've measured the width of my post area, and I know that my image can't be wider than 491 pixels. I usually stick with about 450px, because I like to leave a little room around the image, and it's an easy number to remember when I'm sizing the images in Photoshop.
In Photoshop, there are two ways to size the image properly. You can use Image>Resize>Image Size, and then enter the width in the Width field, making sure that the box next to "Constrain Proportions" is checked at the bottom, and that the drop down menu next to the Width field says "pixels." Once you enter your desired pixels for the Width, the Height will change automatically if "Constrain Proportions" is checked. Click "OK" to resize the image and save it.
The other (better) option is to use File>Save for Web to resize and optimize the image at the same time. Without getting into too much technical stuff here, when you optimize and image for the Web, you balance the quality and the size, so that image files are small enough to load quickly, but still look good on the screen. In general, for photos I save the files as a .jpg file, and for clip art type graphics I use .gif files, because .gif files are smaller, and don't save as much detail.
Once you've used File>Save for Web, you're presented with a window with two sections, the image as it is on the left, and the image as it will be saved on the right. You can enter your desired width in pixels for the image in the column on the right side, taking care that the "Constrain Proportions" box is checked and click "Apply". At the top of the column, choose the format (JPEG or GIF) from the drop down menu.
If you choose JPEG, you can experiment with the quality using the other drop-down menus or the Quality slider. If you choose GIF, there are no quality options, and you can uncheck "Transparency" if there are no transparent parts in the image. There are other choices for both JPEG and GIF files, but you can generally just use the default actions.
At the bottom of the window, you'll see something like "JPEG 29.19K 6 sec @ 56.6 Kbps" which is telling you how long this file will take to appear in the browser if a user has an Internet connection speed of 56.6 Kbps (dailup speed). A download time like this is fine for my site, considering that only 5% of my users are using dailup, and most of them have DSL or Cable speeds. You can change the "benchmark" speed to see the effect of higher speed connections on the download time by right-clicking in this area.
Once you're satisfied with all the variables, click "OK" to save the image. I use WordPress (installed), and host my own site, so I have complete control over (and therefore responsibility for) the size of the images. If your blog is hosted by a service such as blogger or wordpress.com ymmv, but image resizing is still something good to have in your blogging toolbox.
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Pesticides Known to Kill Bees Found in U.S. Drinking Water
EPA has not defined safe neonicotinoid levels in drinking water
On April 5, a team of chemists and engineers at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the University of Iowa reported that they had discovered neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides, in treated drinking water. This finding marks the first time anyone has identified the chemicals in tap water. [1]
Gregory LeFevre, a study author and University of Iowa environmental engineer, said:
"Having these types of compounds present in water does have the potential to be concerning, but we don't really know, at this point, what these levels might be." [1]
Researchers collected samples last year from taps in Iowa City, as well as on the university campus, and found neonicotinoid concentrations ranging from 0.24 to 57.3 nanograms per liter. That's based on a scale of parts per trillion, so the concentrations were very small – roughly equal to a single drop of water placed into 20 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to LeFevre.
However, the EPA has not defined safe levels of neonicotinoids in drinking water, partly because the pesticide class is relatively new. Most neonicotinoids were released in the 1990s and were designed to be more environmentally friendly than the competing chemicals. But neonicotinoids kill bees, and the EPA finally admitted as much in January 2016.
Even pesticide manufacturers have admitted that neonicotinoids kill bees, although they claim this is only the case when the toxins are used improperly.
Neonicotinoids attack insects' nervous systems. Once a bee or other insect is exposed, it enters into a brief spurt of hyperactivity, but eventually becomes paralyzed and dies. [2]
In humans, acute exposure to neonicotinoids resulted in "low rates of adverse health effects," according to a 2015 report by environmental health scientists at George Washington University and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Chronic, low-level exposure had "suggestive but methodically weak findings." One Japanese study linked the pesticides with memory loss.
In 2015, USGS scientists took samples from nine sites in Nebraska and Iowa and found varying levels of neonicotinoids in every single one, and some of the sites registered unhealthy levels of the chemicals.
In the latest study, published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters, neonicotinoids were found to be passing through water treatment plants and entering the water supply. Water treatment plants are not designed or intended to filter out pesticides, but that's not to say that no pesticides are filtered out. [2]
Samples from the University of Iowa treatment plant barely removed any of the three main neonicotinoid chemicals: clothianidin, imidacloprid, and thiamethoxam. However, water taken from the Iowa City treatment facility removed 100%, 94%, and 85% of those pesticides, respectively. [3]
If it turns out that the levels uncovered in the latest research are a problem (is there really any "safe" level of pesticides in our drinking water?), then either water treatment facilities will have to be modified to filter them out, or farmers will have to find a way to fight pests minus the pesticides.
[2] Gizmodo
[3] BBC News
Julie Fidler has written hundreds of articles on key world topics such as health, drugs, and law. She is also the author of Adventures in Holy Matrimony: For Better or the Absolute Worst. Oh, and she loves to take care of two ridiculously- spoiled cats in her free time.


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Rather belatedly, I have been looking at the new GLA web-site.
I am sure it is very wonderful and well worth its cost in terms of the improvement on the old web-site.
However, it does show us the limited ambition of Mayor Boris Johnson and his administration.
At the foot of the Home Page is the heading "WHO RUNS LONDON" followed by a helpful list of the key figures and agencies.
Not surprisingly, the London Assembly is bottom of the list.
But second from the bottom is the Mayor of London (below Londoners and the London Boroughs).
And what heads the list: Central Government, of course.
So now we know – Mayor Boris Johnson has already run up the white flag and surrendered. Is that why he is so keen to get back in the House of Commons?


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School of Missions
Are you at a crossroads between the comfortable and the radical? Obeying God's call on your life often means daring to take on giants: giants of comfort, security, social expectations, maybe even important relationships. Are you willing?
The School of Missions (SOM) is a three-month lecture phase followed by a six-month field assignment overseas. Designed to launch participants into the field longer-term, the school also builds a lifelong understanding of how to rally support and resources for an unreached people group. The teaching is excellent and intensely practical – language acquisition, spiritual warfare, business as mission, interpersonal relationships, and community development are just some of the topics covered. If God has already placed a country on your heart, we will try to place you in a team there by the completion of the lecture phase.
Learn (PHASE 1)
Get Understanding
During the first twelve weeks of the School of Missions, you'll be challenged by experienced missionaries in the following topics:
- Church planting
- Language learning
- Cross-cultural communication
- Personal and community wellness
- Culture shock
- Team dynamics
- Understanding worldviews
- Discovering keys to the culture
- Strategic people, places, and seasons
- Community development
Gather Your Tools
You'll also be equipped to go on the field throughout the nitty-gritty preparation process. We'll come alongside you in these key areas:
- Health insurance
- Power of Attorney
- Raising finances
- Developing a budget
- Media presentations
- Taxes while overseas
- Secure communication
- Enlisting a prayer team
Outreach (PHASE 2)
Join a long-term team to strategically reach those with the least access to the Gospel. How will your life help unite a people group with the God who designed them?
Tuition and Expenses
Dates: May 5, 2019 – July 26, 2019
Duration: Three-month lecture phase, six-month field assignment
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the DTS
- Lecture Phase: $3,590 (includes housing, and food)
- Outreach: Cost will be individually determined based on location and length of service; fundraising for the outreach will be incorporated into the lecture phase.
*Must be 18 years or older, or a high school graduate.
Please send me additional information for the School of Missions
Application Form
Thank you for applying to one of YWAM – Nashville's training programs. In order for us to process your application, please read through the guidelines carefully before beginning the application process.
Alternatively, you can download and print the application form.
We must receive each of the following items in addition to the online form:
- Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $35 for singles or $45 for a married couple is to be sent with the application. There will be a late fee of $10 for applicants registering after 15 days prior to the beginning date of the school. *For non-U.S. students, please see note below.
- Three Reference Forms: Please fill out the top portion of each reference form and give one to your pastor, one to your parents and one to a mature Christian friend. Request that they fill it out and mail it directly to YWAM Nashville. Download the reference form.Please give each reference a stamped envelope addressed to:
Youth With A Mission, Admissions Dept.
P.O. Box 58
Adams, TN, 37010
- Physician Form: This program will require good health and endurance. Please have you physician fill out the Physician Form and mail it to the address above. Download the physician form.
All payments of registration and tuition fees should be made in U.S. Dollars rather than in the currency of your own country. You may go to your bank and request a U.S. Dollars money order or cashier's check to pay those fees. The check must have magnetic numbers at the bottom of it. Otherwise, we have to send the check away and it will take around six weeks for it to be returned – often times with a service charge taken out. This will mean that you must make up the balance still needed. If you are unable to get the checks described in your country, we will process your funds anyway, but be prepared to make up the balance of the funds nee
Our kitchen staff works really hard to make delicious, healthful meals for our students and staff. We see an increasing number of food allergies, which we will do everything in our power to work with. We have also seen an increasing number of vegetarian/vegan diets on the rise. We cannot guarantee that vegetarians (and especially vegans) will always be able to be accommodated for.
Please communicate with us any dietary issues when applying for the school so that we can make an honest evaluation of how we might be able to work with your needs.


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Powerprint users manual
Laser print transfer medium Transfers images printed from a laser printer or laser photocopier to any kind of surface such as canvas, paper, carton, fabric, ceramic, metal and Powertex treated surfaces.
Intsructions for use: Choose the image you want to use and print it out with a laser printer or a laser copier. The surface you are going to transfer it to should be a light colour and perfectly dry. If you are using a photo, remember that it will come out as a mirror image, so if you want a faithful representation of the original picture, you need to print out a reversed version of the image to work with.1. Cut out the image you want to use and placing it image side downwards, trace a contour round it directly onto the surface you want to transfer it to. If you are using a canvas, place a book underneath to support the surface. 2. With a brush, paint a layer of Powerprint inside the contour you have drawn, and paint a layer of Powerprint directly onto the image side of the laserprint. Try to maintain the same thickness of Powerprint throughout the application stage.3. Press down very firmly using a plastic spatula or a bank cart. 4. Dry the paper with a hair dryer and iron it for about 1 minute and let it cool. 5. Then, with a damp sponge, remove the whitish paper layer so that only the ink remains encased in a water-resist layer of Powerprint. 6. You can superpose Powerprint images for special effects. Powerprint can be used alone for decoration, or mixed with other mediums such as paper, collage, paints, Powertex and Stone art, etc. For outdoor objects, protect with a layer of Powertex Easy Varnish.
- Tips: No Powerprint on the backside of the image. You can use the rough side of the sponge to fade the paperboards.
- Use this technique with a colour copy and finish it of with Powertex, acrylics and/or oil paint for a wonderful work of art.


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The City Manager reports directly to City Council and provides leadership and coordination to all City divisions to ensure our operations provide excellent customer service to the citizens of Kelowna.
The Deputy City Manager, eight Divisions and the Airport report to the City Manager, along with the RCMP Superintendent. Divisions can be generally categorized into teams that deliver community services or corporate services. Community focused divisions work to deliver civic services based on a plan, build and operate model.
City Divisions
Deputy City Manager - Operations
Community Planning & Strategic Investments
- Development Services
- Policy Planning
- Real Estate & Property Services
- Community Planning
- Business & Entrepreneurial Development
- Infrastructure Delivery
- Capital Assets & Investments
- Parks & Public Spaces
- Transportation & Mobility
- Utilities Planning
Active Living & Culture
Corporate & Protective Services
- Bylaw Services
- City Clerk/Legislative Services
- Fire Department
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Here Is How the Coke Vs. Pepsi Battle Plays Out on YouTube
One gets huge engagement, the other draws far more subscribers
Virool today is rolling out two free tools, dubbed ChannelWatch and VideoSpy, for digital video marketers that help them analyze how brands fare against one another. Since YouTube is a rather crowded space to track, the ability to use complimentary campaign performance features could be attractive to players trying to break into the video business as well as market researchers.
But for right now, what's more interesting is getting a peek into Coke and Pepsi's head-to-head battle, and Virool has given Adweek data that shows how the beverage war is playing out on YouTube. Alex Debelov, CEO of the San Francisco-based tech company, which has worked on each brand in recent years but currently has no strings attached, explained that the two sodas employ different strategies.
"Coca-Cola uploads every single video from every single country into one channel," he said. "Whereas Pepsi has built different regional YouTube channels for different countries."
The graphic below, among other things, shows how Pepsi has accrued roughly twice as many subscribers as Coke. But Coke's engagement rate more than doubles Pepsi's average for the measurement category. The video volume difference between the two powerhouses is also intriguing.
Check out the stats Virool supplied below.


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Create and manage one or more artist smart pages from your single dashboard. Add all of your social pages, music streaming services as well as merch links and other artist related pages.
Why do you need this?
Share your smart page URLs on your social media bio pages and your followers will always know where to go to find everything your offer. You'll also get great insights in to your fans and how they interact with you.


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Please review and manage the Cookie settings below. Apart from 'Strictly necessary cookies', you can change other cookie settings if present, at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of the page.
What is the digital economy?
The digital economy (sometimes referred to as the internet or information economy) is a relatively new term in government and business circles. Economic and social advancement lie at the heart of developing the digital economy.
This strategy defines the "digital economy" as "The global network of economic and social activities that are enabled by information and communications technologies, such as the internet, mobile and sensor networks." This definition is also used by the Australian Government.
Digital technologies and services are increasingly global, with both production and consumption growing exponentially world-wide. Queensland needs to embrace this global trend, effectively a new industrial revolution, in order to advance our economy, attract investment, build our prosperity and improve Queenslanders' lives and lifestyles.
What is the purpose of the Queensland Digital Economy Strategy and Action Plan - GoDigitalQld?
GoDigitalQld is a roadmap for driving and coordinating digital economy activity that is within the Queensland Government's remit to control directly or in partnership with other entities.
The strategy and action plan provides an effective basis from which the Queensland Government can work closely with other levels of government, business and industry peak bodies, community and human services organisations, and trusted advisors to leverage opportunities, deliver better digital services, and share information that will benefit the Queensland economy, communities and businesses.
Successful implementation of the strategy will allow the Queensland Government to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the evolving digital economy.
What is the Queensland Government's role and what are the implications for other departments and key stakeholders?
Given the Queensland Government's significant influence on the State's economic and social well-being, it is important that it leads by example in its approach to working in the digital economy. GoDigitalQld Strategy and Action Plan identifies the Queensland Government's role as to:
How does GoDigitalQld strategy and action plan contribute to achieving the Queensland Government's priorities and values?
The GoDigitalQld vision, strategic objectives, desired outcomes and actions should contribute to the Queensland Government's key priorities and values by aiming for more effective design, use and promotion of digital technologies and content to:


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Welcome Message
Welcome to the Keller Springs Baptist Church website. We are glad that you decided to learn more about our church family. You are welcome to explore the pages of our site. From here you will learn about our mission and our ministries. We are located just west of Midway Road & Keller Springs Road. We would love for you to visit our church. We look forward to seeing you!
Keller Springs Baptist Church 3227 Keller Springs Road Carrollton TX 75006 972-735-8077. Fax number 972-735-8087


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PYONGYANG, North Korea - The Rice Paddy News Agency has just informed the press that North Korea has completed a purchase deal with the government of Italy.
The Rice Paddy is reporting that Italy will be sending 1,200 pepperoni pizzas to North Korea for an unspecified amount of money.
The deal was brokered by Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong, in the capacity of special consultant to her brother.
The pizzas will be distributed to the various high ranking North Korean officials as a token of appreciation for their devoted and dedicated service to the great land known as North Korea.
SIDENOTE: Kim Jong Un stated that 25 of the pizzas will be handed out to the members of his elite North Korean Missile Launching Staff who he considers to be the greatest missile launchers in the history of missile launching.


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I just finished uploading this Apt. Condo for sale, #804 - 737 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC
View of the lake, valley & mountains from this irresistible abode on the 8th floor. Delightful kitchen, enticing lvg/dng rm & substantially sized master with 4 pce bath handily located. Laundry room, storage area, u/g parking. Smart looking condo, great location, impeccably kept, updated with tile & hardwood.


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"Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites Without The Junk" Cookbook Review
First off, I've got to say Russ Crandall is one of my favorite paleo bloggers. He has a real talent for creating great-tasting recipes with delicious layers of flavor. That's the hallmark of an amazing cook.
When he came out with his latest cookbook, Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites Without The Junk, I couldn't wait to try the healthier versions of some of my favorite Asian takeout foods. It's loaded with classics including Chicken Teriyaki, Kung Pao Pork, Mongolian Beef…and dozens and dozens more. Plus many American dishes are on Russ' menu as well from burgers to burrito bowls. The chili fries look amazing!
The recipes are all paleo-friendly and and let you enjoy your restaurant fave's right at home using your own fresh ingredients without all the other junk most fast food joints add like sugar and MSG. Pure genius!
Paleo Takeout is beautifully photographed and will have you drooling from the very first recipe.
This is my favorite paleo cookbook of the year. Great job Russ!
Be sure and visit Russ' blog, The Domestic Man Blog, and pick up your copy of Paleo Takeout: Restaurant Favorites Without The Junk. I've put our link below where you can grab either the Kindle version or a paperback copy right now!


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We decided to do this tour as it seemed to promise a good mix of activities plus a chance to explore of the coast of Koh Samui. The whole day was wonderful - cold soft drinks provided all day, a delicious lunch ( cooked fresh on board ) with 5 different dishes to choose from, an afternoon snack of ice cream and then steamed dim sum on the way back. The alcohol for purchase onboard was cheap with generous serves. I swam and fished ( no luck as it was too sunny ) and in general it was one perfect holiday day. The visit to the Flip Flop Pharmacy and Bar was fun - one of the best Long Island Teas I have had in a long time. A warning though, more than two will result in the need to take nap once back onboard.
What can I say! We had a private charter for 30 people. We had organised the cruise before leaving NZ. Marco our host for the day was incredible providing all the information and safety briefing so we could cruise and relax. The crew were attentive and relaxed and the food prepared onboard some of the best we had in Thailand. We had young children on board and they had a fantastic time. Our groups were able to chill out or get a bit more active and snorkel or kayak. Last time we were in Samui we also did a private jet boat tour with similar offers (food, snorkelling, cruising) but we preferred the experience of the Junk Boat and the service given by Chantara. No hidden costs just great people offering a wonderful experience! A +++


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An early spark of future possibilities as Robbie runs a fantastic leg for his class in the Velmead Cross Country Relay 2007.
The first major race that Robbie ran in was the Millennium Cup XC run annually by Grey House School in Hartley Wintney, it was here at his first outing that we realised that he may have a future in running.
Running in the bottom year U9's (Year 3 at Junior School) Robbie competed against a large field of boys keen to show their athletic prowess. The race was run on a purpose prepared course near The Park health club and The Crooked Billet pub, just off the A30.
In a very competitive race, Robbie managed, despite the age difference, to do really well and keep up with the leading pack, eventually finishing his first ever competitive race in 5th place. Cheered over the line by a frankly astounded pair of parents.
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Puerto hearing could see dozens of riders testify
Fuentes, Saíz facing two-year jail terms as Operacion Puerto case finally goes to trial
LEON, Spain (VN) — More than seven years after Spanish police uncovered one of cycling's most extensive doping rings, defendants in the infamous Operación Puerto will finally see their day in court.
Hearings are set to begin January 28 in a Madrid courtroom and are scheduled through March 22.
The trial will push the salacious doping revelations back onto front pages in Spain and touch scores of active riders among the 54 cyclists initially implicated.
At stake are possible two-year jail terms for six defendants, including alleged ringleader Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes and former ONCE and Liberty Seguros sport director Manolo Saíz.
The presiding judge, however, will only consider issues relating to existing Spanish law at the time of the May 2006 police raids of offices and apartments in Madrid, Zaragoza and El Escorial.
That means the question of doping will not be directly addressed by the hearings because a law passed by Spanish authorities in the wake of the Puerto scandal that criminalized doping in sport was not yet on the books.
Instead, judge Julia Patricia Santamaría will only deliberate charges of "endangering public health."
That stipulation has frustrated officials from the outset of the Puerto scandal, when Spain's Guardia Civil uncovered Fuentes' elaborate blood-doping ring that spilled across Europe.
Despite being handcuffed by Spanish judges, who tried on several occasions to close the case without prosecution, the UCI, along with the World Anti-Doping Agency and Spanish prosecutors, pushed to keep the case alive.
Last fall, a court date was eventually settled for later this month, perhaps signaling the beginning of the end of the long Puerto saga that rocked cycling.
While evidence initially pointed to a doping conspiracy thought to include athletes across several sports, including tennis, athletics and soccer, the judge formerly handling the case centered the investigation only on cycling.
Joining Fuentes and Saíz as defendants are José Luis Merino Batres and Yolanda Fuentes, both licensed medical doctors, and Vicente Belda and Ignacio Labarta, both associated with the former Kelme team.
Merino Batres was a licensed hematologist and ran one of Spain's largest blood transfusion centers in Madrid while Yolanda, Fuentes' sister, helped with transfusions and worked as a team doctor at Kelme/Comunidad Valenciana.
Alberto León, who was detained in the initial raids in 2006 and was considered a runner of sorts for Fuentes, committed suicide in January 2011 by hanging himself after being linked to another Fuentes scandal dubbed Operación Galgo in 2010.
The Puerto scandal rocked cycling and implicated 54 riders from more than a half-dozen teams, including nearly the entire rosters at both Liberty Seguros and Comunidad Valenciana (ex-Kelme) as well as superstars Ivan Basso, Tyler Hamilton, Frank Schleck and Jan Ullrich.
Police raids uncovered an elaborate doping ring that included code names, refrigerators stuffed with numbered blood and plasma bags as well as a cornucopia of performance-enhancing products, such as EPO, testosterone, steroids, human growth hormones and other substances in offices and labs in Madrid.
The scandal quickly exploded across headlines worldwide, with the Spanish daily El País having access to the salacious details outlined in a 500-page police dossier.
The fallout was quick. Comunidad Valenciana saw its invitation to the 2006 Tour de France revoked. Riders who later became known as the "Puerto Nine" were barred from starting the 2006 Tour.
Among the nine were Ullrich and T-Mobile teammate Oscar Sevilla, Ivan Basso (ex-CSC), Francesco Mancebo (ex-Ag2r) and Joseba Beloki, Isidro Nozal, Allan Davis, Sergio Paulinho and Alberto Contador (all ex-Astana-Wurth).
According to media reports in Spain, scores of riders, perhaps up to three dozen, could be called as witnesses, both for the defense and prosecution.
Among those expected to take the witness stand are active and former racers who received racing bans, including Basso (Cannondale), Michele Scarponi, now sidelined by Lampre for links to Italian trainer Michele Ferrari, Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) and Jorg Jaksche and Jesus Manzano, both retired.
Contador, in an interview with the Spanish daily MARCA over the weekend, confirmed that he would appear as a defense witness. Unable to link the initials "AC" found in documents and files used by Fuentes to Contador, a judge previously residing over the case cleared Contador's name.
Contador, who denies working with Fuentes, told the paper he would provide testimony via video and would not be appearing in court.
Manzano — a former Spanish pro on Kelme who was a whistleblower in a series of explosive 2004 interviews with the Spanish daily AS — will be one of the key witnesses for prosecutors trying to prove that blood bags were kept in unsafe conditions and that the injections provided a health risk.
Manzano collapsed during stage 7 of the 2003 Tour following a transfusion of what was believed to be tainted blood. Manzano is expected to outline what he experienced during his near-death experience with the botched transfusion.
Defense lawyers, according to court documents cited in a report by AS, are taking a unique tact. They do not deny that the transfusions occurred; instead, lawyers will argue that Fuentes and his cohorts used the best available refrigerators, blood bags and centrifuge machines on the market.
Whether the real story ever comes out remains to be seen. Judges in Spain have tremendous autonomy to control the breadth and direction of testimony in court proceedings.
A lot might depend on how much the witnesses are willing to offer. Many of the doping practices have already been outlined, either via lengthy interviews or books from former Fuentes clients like Jaksche and Hamilton. If the court lets them talk, however, there might be some new revelations after all.


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Apparently we have been neglecting our duty to post tasty tasty links for you all. So without further ado, here's a link from each us that we think you should listen to.
This will probably be a regular thing from now on, but we don't do regular very well – so we'll just see.
Benny's Pick: Untold 092
A Made Up Sound – Sun touch (Unreleased)
Cooly G – Weekend fly (Hyperdub)
Martyn – Hear me (Zomby mix) (Forthcoming 3024)
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If you are a person who is going to be doing the majority of your interviews face to face, here is what I recommend and why:
The Recorder
The Zoom H6 is a great recorder that is very flexible, but it also makes recording up to four people (on separate tracks if you'd like) super easy. With an adapter, it can record up to six people at the same time. The price is $369
You also want to pick up a 32GB Ultra UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card for $10. This will give you PLENTY of room for recording.
The Microphones
I was tempted to go with the ATR2100 (which comes with cables) but I found these great Sure SM58 kits that include cables and windscreens. The Price is $108 if you're on a budget then you can go with the ATR2100 (which has cables, but you will need to order windscreens or pop filters) which are around $80.
Microphone Stands
There are tiny desk stands, but they almost always require poor posture by the person using it as they hunch over to use it. I recommend the On-Stage MS7920B Kick Drum Microphone Stand that are super sturdy, but also has an extension so you can sit up straight and have the microphone in front of you. The price is $30
So all the participant can hear each other, they need headphones. I recommend Audio Technica ATH-M30 ($60 – the ones I use) or you can buy a four pack of one MX40 and three Mx20 for $199
You will need a Mackie headphone amplifier ($40) to plug all the headphones in and everyone can have their own volume level. You will need this cable ($6.45) to plug the H6 into the Headphone Amplifier
You will also need an adapter to plug the headphones into the headphone amplifier ($3)
Using the Materials
The microphone clips got on to the stands. The microphone goes into the stands. The Microphone cables have one end plugged into the microphone and the other end into the H6. The windscreens go on the microphones.
The one cable with a "small" end on one end of the cable and a "large" end is used by plugging the large end into the headphone amplifier and the other end into the headphone jack of the H6.
Cost For Three People
Zoom H6 $369
32GB Ultra UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card for $10
Sure SM58 kits $108 (times three is $324)
On-Stage MS7920B Kick Drum Microphone Stand $30 (times 3 is $90)
ATH-M30 $60 ($180 for three) Plus Adapter ($9 for three)
Headphone Amplifier $40 plus this cable for $6.45
Total For Three People $1029
Optional: Carrying Case for H6 $99
Optional Case for four microphones $150


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Steve Martin returned to standup after 35 years, for one night only
Steve Martin is famous not just for his comedy, but also for the way his standup career abruptly ended in 1981. Now the comedy legend has returned to the stage to support another illustrious peer: Jerry Seinfeld.
"I'll be honest with you, right off the top, because I'm a little upset with the Beacon Theatre," Martin joked at the Feb. 18 show, according to Vulture's Jesse David Fox. "I was backstage and I used the restroom. And there was a sign that read, 'Employees Must Wash hands.' [Pause] And I could not find [pause] one employee [pause] to wash my hands."
Martin responded to the Vulture article in true comedic form:
I'm very flattered by this article, but...https://t.co/gukMt4p4rK
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) February 19, 2016
..but the real joy is watching an almost perfect Internet degeneration of the comments thread. https://t.co/gukMt4p4rK
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) February 19, 2016
Though he's now known for his extensive career in film and television, Martin rose to fame in the 1970s as an effervescent and original standup comic. But he stepped away from the stage in the early '80s in order to focus more on big screen roles — and though he told Seinfeld that quitting standup was never a formal decision, he hasn't looked back.
"My act was conceptual. Once the concept was stated, and everybody understood it, it was done," Martin once said on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. "There was no way to live on in that persona. I had to take that fabulous luck, but not be remembered as that exclusively."
Don't worry, Steve: In the comedy world, your standup is unforgettable.


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The conversion process to transform the Victor B2 into the Victor K2 was a complex procedure and this came into being due to the fact that the RAF's current tanker fleet of Victor K1 & K1a aircraft were frighteningly underpowered in certain circumstances and the Victor B2 was in the process of being retired as a front line bomber aircraft.
XL231 was selected as the prototype aircraft for the K2 Tanker Programme, first flying in April 1972 in a partially converted form for trials only at Bae Woodford and AAEE RAF Boscombe Down.
Basically the conversion involved installing a Mk17B Hose Drum Unit(HDU) with a delivery flow capacity of 500 gallons per minute in the rear of the vast bomb bay in a retractable carriage assembly, utilising the hydraulic circuits for the redundant bomb doors for raising and lowering of the carriage. The HDU was used for refuelling large aircraft such as other Victors, VC-10, Vulcan etc. Two large metal fuel tanks were installed in the rest of the available space. Each tank has a capacity of 16,000lbs. The bomb doors were removed and faired over into two removable panels, with the fuel tanks suspended on the original bomb carrier mountings.
The wing air to air refuelling points consist of a Mk20B pod installed under each outer wing, these were used to refuell smaller aircraft such as Buccaneer, Jaguar, Harrier, Tornado etc.
In order to counteract the fittment of the wing pods and to assist in maintaining the aircraft's fatigue life the ailerons were up-rigged to 5 degrees above the neutral position and the wingspan reduced by 3 feet at the wing tips.
Other modifications included a revised flightdeck with an updated fuel control panel (panel AT), deletion of some of the services relating to the Nav/Bombing systems and the deletion of a rapid starting system on Nos 3&4 engines,the facility was left in place for Nos 1&2.
All electronic counter measures (ECM) were removed during the conversion process and post 1982 the aircraft were fitted with a tail mounted radar warning receiver (RWR).
OMEGA Navigation system was installed in the mid 1980's and this allowed the aircraft to operate with one navigator only. This also involved a complex modification to remove one Navigation position permanently from 1985 onwards.


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High cost of insulin pushes Americans to buy drug in Canada
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Insulin is a vital drug that some 7.4 million Americans must take daily to manage their diabetes. But its price nearly doubled from 2012 to 2016, leaving some patients with no choice but to turn to black-market drugs or traveling to Canada, where insulin can be 90 percent cheaper. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports on the skyrocketing cost of insulin -- and the trend's deadly consequences.
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The mission of Clarendon County Government is to manage the resources of our county, to provide the best services possible, and to promote the health welfare and education of the citizens.
Clarendon County will be a county where people choose to make their homes, establish their businesses, educate their children and spend their leisure time.
To accomplish this, the county will:
INTEGRITY- We conduct our business in accordance with the county, state, and federal laws. Council and staff make decisions and take actions that are credible, ethical and in the best interest of Clarendon County.
HONESTY- We will be open, forthright and truthful in providing services and information to the citizens of Clarendon County.
CARING- We will listen to and understand the concerns of our citizens and employees.
FAIRNESS- We will treat our citizens, employees, and visitors in a consistent and equitable manner.
As a county, we are determined to fulfill our mission, keep the vision clear, and uphold the values for all who live, work, and play in Clarendon.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 13 seconds This is a complex question. Direct taxes are levied on personal income and wealth and corporate profits. And the burden of such taxes, that is, who actually pays the tax, cannot be shifted. Indirect taxes, such as VAT or sales tax, excise duties on commodities like alcohol, tobacco and petrol, can be shifted, in that while the tax is levied on a company such as a retailer, the retailer can pass on the burden by raising the price at which they sell the product or service. Direct taxes can be progressive, that is higher rates of the tax could be levied on those with higher incomes or greater wealth. This fits in with the notion of fairness and the ability to pay.
Skip to 0 minutes and 59 seconds However, if rates are high, then arguably such taxes may produce the distortionary effects mentioned earlier, and this may be harmful to economic growth. High rates may also encourage tax evasion, that is illegally avoiding paying taxes, or tax avoidance, that is legally avoiding taxes by arranging one's affairs so as to minimise the amount of tax paid. Indirect taxes arguably have lower distortionary effects, as they tax spending, which can be discretionary rather than income or wealth. Indirect taxes are also more difficult to evade or avoid, such as in the example of smuggling. The main criticism of such taxes is that they can be regressive, that is they take more from the less well-off than those who are better off.
Skip to 1 minute and 47 seconds This would be the case with the 10% VAT rate. This represents a bigger proportion to a person with a lower income than it would for a higher income earner. Governments can soften this regressive aspect by exempting some categories from such a tax, for example, food, or having multiple rates, such as lower rates for necessities and higher rates for luxury goods and services. This makes the tax more complex and administratively more difficult to collect. Poorer countries often have much smaller formal economies than the more developed countries, since there's a significant amount of self-sufficient agriculture and other rural activities. This reduces the tax base to mainly urban activities and large companies.
Skip to 2 minutes and 34 seconds In the past, such countries relied on taxes on international trade for their main source of revenues. But as tariff barriers have been reduced and eliminated by successive rounds of free trade agreements, these countries have had to search for alternative tax bases. Since reported income is low, this has meant an emphasis on indirect taxes on domestic spending.
Should governments prefer direct or indirect taxation?
Should taxation be targeted at earnings and wealth, or spending? What are the advantages of direct taxes over indirect taxes, and do these apply in all economies?
Professor Tony Allan presents the arguments for where the burden of taxation should fall.