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Over the years other minority groups have changed how they wish to be referred to in an attempt to change how they are treated. A good example of this is . . .
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Sticks and Stones Will Break My Bones
by Joe Kort, MSW copyright 2004
When I was a young boy, degrading, humiliating names like "faggot" and "queer" were hurled at me repeatedly. Today, younger kids and teenagers use the word "gay" to degrade and humiliate others. "That is so gay!" you can hear in school corridors and in the malls. It's reminiscent of slang expressions like, "I ed him down," or "I was gypped." These verbs have become so overused that people use them without even knowing where they originated or how it offends people.
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Guangzhou G-MORE Hardware Plastics Co.,Ltd is one of the leading companies in China providing a wide range of Hobby Greenhouses, Glasshouse, Sunroom, Raised Garden Beds, Carport, Patio Cover, Rain Awning and solutions for other home living, hotels or resorts aroung the globe.
Employing an experienced staff of professionals in planting and designing, G-MORE works closely with end users to assess their needs and objecties, to design various economic, environmental friendly and efficient greenhouses and outdoor solutions. With years of development, the company has established a strong marketing network, covering more than 20 countries in the world, such as America, EU Countries, Australia, Russia, Jepan, etc. With a mission to provide high quality products and services to customers, G-MORE will continuously do the utmost to develop and to improve itself.
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The Postables explore the mystery of true love as they deliver divorce papers to one couple the same day Oliver's missing wife reappears. Signed, Sealed, Delivered is a comedic drama that follows the lives of a group of postal workers who transform themselves into an untraditional team of detectives to track down intended recipients of undeliverable mail. Their missions take them out of the office into an unpredictable world where redirected letters and packages can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures by arriving late but somehow on time The team includes charming Oliver O'Toole (Eric Mabius), a genius postal detective and the group's leader; new team member, Shane McInerney (Kristin Booth), a technophile who brings 21st century sensibility to the group; free-spirited, 'girl next door' Rita Haywith (Crystal Lowe) who has a photographic memory; and lovable Norman Dorman (Geoff Gustafson), a master in conventional research methods) At the heart of Signed Sealed Delivered is Oliver, a modern day gentleman with old world values played brilliantly by Eric Mabius. Dove approved. Closed-captioned. Approx. 85 minutes.
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I became a plaintiff lawyer because I believe we are committed to protecting the rights of average citizens against abuse and harm. I enjoy my work because it affords me the opportunity to assist in the fight against unsafe products, lack of compliance with safety regulations, deceptive sales practices, and other risks to the personal and financial well-being of average people. Being of counsel, I have honed my legal reasoning and writing skills to supplement the trial skills of other attorneys in our firm.
The son of an Air Force pilot, I have lived in other parts of the world, including Austria, where I was born, and England, where I attended high school. I graduated from Stetson University in 1969, where I met Natalie, my wife of nearly 40 years. She is a professor of political science at Birmingham-Southern College and a jury consultant. We have two grown daughter' Gwen and Toni. Gwen and her husband Dave have given us the great gift of being grandparents to Ella, who was born in 2004. Toni lives in New York City and is the Executive Director of a not-for-profit theater, Studio Dante.
After graduation from Stetson, I completed three years of graduate coursework in political science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1972, I fulfilled my military obligation as an Air Force officer at Maxwell Field in Montgomery. We then moved to Birmingham. Following that, I was admitted to the University of Alabama School of Law and was awarded a degree in 1976. I am a member of the Florida Bar.
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Indoor air quality can affect everyone in your family
Pollen. Mold. Dust.
Particulates in the air, like pollen, mold and dust, can result in health problems like allergies and asthma. They also affect the indoor air quality of your home.
It is no secret the EPA estimates that indoor air quality is often far worse than outdoor air quality. In fact, they estimate that indoor air pollution is one of the top 5 environmental health risks!
What can you do to protect your family?
Ventilation and control or elimination of pollution sources are the best defense. A good HVAC system is a great start. Basic equipment maintenance, like replacing filters regularly, goes a long way. Air cleaning devices to augment your HVAC system can also help. Here are a few to consider.
Filter changes and HVAC system maintenance
HVAC filters
The simplest thing to do is keep your air filters clean! Check and replace them regularly. Dirty filters can cause your HVAC system to work harder pushing air through, using more energy, and resulting in higher utility bills. Check them monthly.
Air filters work to trap particles like dust and pollen. They come in various sizes, and rated on a standard set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). You can evaluate the filter efficiency of removing airborne particles from the air stream that passes through it by checking the MERV rating. This rating allows you to compare brands and types of filters.
We recommend a MERV rating of 7-13, which work nearly as effectively as higher ratings. We do not recommend using HEPA filters (MERV ratings 14-16), as they block airflow and cause your equipment to work harder. This means equipment will likely wear out faster.
A good filter:
- Traps dust particles
- Traps some pollens and mold
- Helps keep your ducts clean and running efficiently – and keeps utility bills lower
HVAC equipment maintenance
HVAC systems should be checked and serviced twice a year for preventative maintenance. Although, as with any machine, they can break down in between, preventative maintenance can keep failures to a minimum, and catch the need for replacement parts before they fail. Think of it as an oil change for your car!
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While John Waters does not provide duct-cleaning services, most reliable carpet cleaning professionals can clear your duct system. You may want to consider this if:
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Ultra-violet light air purifiers, also known as "blue light" systems, install in the ductwork of the central air system. They work by "scrubbing" the air with UV light as it passes by. The UV light kills molds, viruses, bacteria and more as the air works through the duct system of your home.
At John Waters, we recommend the award-winning APCO in-duct air purifier. This air purifier combines UV light and activated carbon to reduce germs and odors without producing harmful ozone. The APCO system reduces odor-causing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde and toluene vapor.
This product comes with a manufacturer's lifetime warranty on all parts (no labor) except the UV lamp, which needs to be replaced every one-two years, depending on the model.
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An alternative to the ultra-violet light air cleaner is an electronic version. This system (GPS) uses an electrical charge to reduce air contaminants. GPS' independent testing shows cold plasma kills 99.6% of contaminants in the space in less than 15 minutes! Plasma kills a variety of bacteria and viruses including:
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DTU Wind Energy operates several world-leading research facilities
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DTU Wind energy is a valued collaboration partner in the Danish wind sector.
Research-based consultancy is an important part of the services offered by DTU Wind Energy
DTU Wind Energy participates in several strategic alliances and partnerships.
Providing the technique to complete wind resource assessment in complex terrain in only 3 months. In the RECAST technique, multipoint measurement systems (WindScanner systems) provide the input to micro-scale CFD simulations. As the accuracy of the speed factors will be increased and the requirement on the accuracy of the long term correction is reduced and the duration of the measurements can be decreased.
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Every year, the Federal government procures supplies and/or services to the tune of several hundred billion dollars. A whopping twenty-three (23) percent of those procurements are earmarked for smaller businesses. If you own a small business and have the potential to sell your product/service to the Federal government you ought to take the time to learn about these programs. You …Events at UCF View Event


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Homeless Street Outreach is a program that serves people facing the challenge of homelessness in Montgomery County by connecting them to resources that can help them find shelter, food and health care. Street Outreach operates in partnership with Your Way Home. For help, dial 2-1-1 to enroll through the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Call Center. If you have concern for someone who isn't able to enroll, call Street Outreach directly at 610-482-5483.
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Blackburn Golf Club
For superb views of the Lancashire coast and Pennine Hills, Blackburn golf course is the place to go. Indeed, Walter Stirrup wrote of it in the club's Diamond Jubilee Handbook of 1954: "The scene was an invitation, just the place where people could find a healthy and refreshing change from the toil and strife of daily life."
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Decorate your Christmas tree with our beautiful turquoise angel tree topper angel ornaments that are handmade into perfection! This angel was handmade in Guatemala with Mayan fabric and other local items.
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Authentic Guatemalan Handicrafts! La Tiendita Boutique Online Store imports and sells products 100% hand made in Guatemala, our merchandise is made by talented artisans from different regions of Guatemala; some of these products require many hours of hard work and a lot of effort. We work with many indigenous Mayan Womens Associations that are dedicated to their job. All the fabrics are made with waist and feet looms. A lot of the semi precious jewelry stones are cut and carved by hand and so is the wooden art that we sell. Purchasing these products will help invest on the economic development and social integration of the indigenous associations in Guatemala.


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FINANCE Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir this week announced his plans to purchase new art for the Civil Service Art collection.
The South Belfast Stormont Assembly candidate said: "I am a firm advocate of supporting the arts and since becoming Finance Minister I have actively moved to open up the Civil Service Art Collection. Last month I was proud to publish the final report of the Art Advisory Panel in Strabane's Alley Theatre. I set up the Panel to review how we can put to good use government art and open it up to the public across the wider community and ensure our citizens can enjoy our magnificent collection.
"A key recommendation was to develop the collection, which has not had any pieces added since 2004. Today, I'm delighted to commit a three-year investment totalling £160,000 in the collection. This will be an investment of £40,000 a year and the Arts Council will on behalf of my Department select new pieces. I am also committing an additional £40,000 to help address the gaps left by no purchases being made since 2004."
The Minister added: "I also confirm my Department's continuing commitment to the four joint annual exhibitions which are held across the island to allow citizens to experience some of the 1,400 art pieces in the North's collection along with that of the Office of Public Works in the South to ensure that both collections are seen by the widest possible audience. I also plan to hold a major exhibition in the North in the near future to showcase the Civil Service Art Collection as recommended by the Panel.
"I am confident this new investment will begin a new journey of discovery for the public with our art collection."
Welcoming the announcement, Roísín McDonough, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, said: "This is terrific news. Minister Ó Muilleoir's decision to invest in Northern Ireland's emerging visual artists and to ensure that this important Civil Service Art Collection is seen by more people is the right one.
"The significant investment by the Department of Finance will allow this marvellous collection to be curated and displayed appropriately. It will also enable much-needed support for the work of our new, emerging artists to be represented and the collection to grow once again after more than a decade. This is great news for the arts and the Arts Council looks forward to supporting the new funding programme."
Speaking on Friday past after chairing his last meeting of the Central Procurement Directorate Board as Finance Minister, Máirtín Ó Muilleoir welcomed agreement to introduce the per cent for art policy into all new government buildings.
He said: "Best practice in Europe and the US has been to embed the work of artists in infrastructure developments. In that way, we invest in art and in artists, creating successful and vibrant communities which celebrate culture.
"Exciting public art is a cornerstone of the great cities of Europe and helps to enhance and uplift great buildings.
"Through our capital spend, we will now foster a blossoming of great art, provides work for artists, and creates an arts dividend which builds healthy communities and drives economic growth."


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Learning is a lifelong process. Provided throughout the year and across the United States, INFORMS Continuing Training programs can also be delivered onsite for organizations with groups of 15-25 employees. You may choose to earn CEUs over an extended time period by completing a number of Continuing Training (CE) activities that will provide help to attain your renewal goal.
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I'm feeling a bit better with this cold now, I'm in less pain at least!! But it's once again found it's way into my chest slightly, blah. It was worse this morning but not too bad now XD
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W&S Open: Kerber one win away from unseating Williams
Serena dropped out due to inflamed shoulder
Angelique Kerber reached the Western & Southern Open final Saturday, leaving her one win away from unseating Serena Williams at No. 1.
Kerber took control after a 33-minute rain delay in the first set and beat Simona Halep 6-3, 6-4 in humid, windy conditions, putting her within reach of the world's top ranking. Williams has led the WTA rankings for 183 consecutive weeks, the second-longest such stretch.
A win on Sunday over 15th-seeded Karolina Pliskova would move Kerber to the top spot in next week's rankings. Williams dropped out at the start of the tournament because of an inflamed shoulder, leaving her ranking vulnerable.
Kerber has tried to avoid thinking about No. 1 because she didn't want to put any more pressure on herself. Now, there's no avoiding it.
"I've had a lot of ups and downs the last few years and a lot of experiences from which I've learned," Kerber said. "I think I'm one of the best tennis players.
"One match away, still a long way to go."
She'd become only the second German woman to hold the top spot. Steffi Graf's reign at No. 1 ended in 1997. It would be Kerber's first title in Cincinnati - she lost her other finals appearance in 2012.
Halep was on a hot streak, winning back-to-back titles at Bucharest and Montreal. She'd also beaten Kerber in their four matches on hard courts this season, although Kerber won at Wimbledon.
Kerber led 4-3 in the first set when rain forced the delay. She won eight of the next nine points to take the first set, then pulled ahead 4-0 in the second set, pumping her right arm in celebration as the games piled up.
Pliskova advanced to the championship match for the first time by beating Garbine Muguruza 6-1, 6-3 in an earlier match. She was well aware of the stakes on Sunday.
"I know it," she said. "For me, doesn't really mean anything. For her, yes. I don't know if she would be a little bit stressed or something, but I would love to have her as a No. 1 after a few years. But I'll do anything for her not to get there, if she wins (in the semifinals)."
Andy Murray was the top player left on the men's side, which was wiped out by injuries. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer skipped the tournament, and Rafael Nadal was knocked out early as he plays back into shape following a severe wrist injury.
Murray, too, was struggling. After winning Wimbledon and his second singles gold medal at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, he flew directly to Cincinnati, developed a bad head cold, and reached the semifinals despite being worn out. He was scheduled to play Milo Raonic - whom he beat at Wimbledon - in an evening semifinal.
Murray had won 21 consecutive matches, a career best. If he reached the finals, it would make 33 straight Masters title matches featuring a member of the Big Four - Murray, Federer, Djokovic and Nadal. One of them has won each of the last 18 Masters championships.
Marin Cilic faced unseeded Grigor Dimitrov in the other semifinal.


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Register your heavy vehicle in the NT
Registering special purpose vehicles
If your heavy vehicle is oversize or overmass you will have to pay for a permit of exemption in addition to the heavy vehicle registration fee.
You must:
- have third party insurance
- have your vehicle inspected
- pay administrative fees.
There are three categories of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) including:
- Plant special vehicle - includes bulldozers, backhoes, graders and front-end loaders that are primarily used for:
- off road use
- use on a road related area
- use on an area that is under construction or repair.
- Truck special vehicle - includes mobile cranes, truck mounted concrete pumpers and boring plants that are:
- built, or permanently modified, primarily for use on roads
- and have no axle group loaded in excess of the mass limits.
- Overmass special vehicle - includes mobile cranes, truck mounted concrete pumpers and boring plants that are:
- built, or permanently modified for use on roads
- have at least one axle or axle group loaded in excess of the limits.
Vehicles ineligible for special purpose vehicle status
The following vehicles cannot be considered special purpose vehicles:
- police vans
- caravan, mobile home, converted bus as mobile home, mobile laboratory
- desludger, eductor, water tanker or sprayer, bitumen tanker or sprayer, sludge or septic tanker, garbage compactor
- mobile billboard, display bus, mobile library, mobile workshop, mobile kitchen/workshop
- pole erectors with provision for carrying poles
- tow trucks (including trucks with retractable trays)
- concrete mixer/agitator
- prime mover used to tow or power circus or entertainment equipment
- general access vehicles fitted with equipment to lift loads on and off.
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Modern Combat: Sandstorm Multiplayer update in progress
Ever since Modern Combat: Sandstorm came out Gameloft promised that MC:S (Modern Combat: Sandstorm) would have multiplayer via Bluethooth and Wi-Fi. Well, Gameloft tweetedabout MC:S's multiplayer feature in development, the multiplayer update will be free and should be released before the end of this year (no accurate date confirmed). Gameloft's next upcoming Halo like FPS "N.O.V.A" will feature multiplayer also, N.O.V.A should be out by the holiday season (most likely Christmas).


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How to Keep Wasps Out of Shutters
A warm summer afternoon is interrupted by the constant buzzing of wasps as they come and go from a hidden nest. As you follow the flight of the wasps, you realize that the nest is behind your decorative window shutters. Paper wasps, yellow jackets and bald-face hornets are all health hazards when their nests are in and around your home. Preventing the formation of the nest is the easiest solution, by blocking access to the space behind the shutter. Once the nest is established, you can use a spray to kill the wasps before removing the nest.
Screen the Wasps Out
Remove the shutters from the wall. Generally, decorative shutters are attached by nails or screws. Scrape the paint off the top of any screws and unscrew them to remove the shutters. Place a thin piece of wood between the crowbar and wall and gently pry up to loosen and remove nailed-on shutters.
Lay the shutters face down on a flat surface. Measure and cut a piece of window screening to fit onto the back of the shutter.
Staple the window screening to the back of the shutter, using a staple gun.
Replace the shutters on the wall, screwing them into place. Caulk over the screw heads and touch up with matching paint.
Block Wasps' Entry
Clean the shutters thoroughly with dishwashing liquid and warm water. Scrub with a soft brush or scrubby and rinse with clean water. Allow to dry completely before proceeding.
Apply a bead of exterior-grade, paintable caulk to the spaces between the shutter's decorative louvers.
Smooth the caulk with a wet fingertip, pressing it into the crevice and making a smooth, barely visible, solid surface.
Caulk around the edges of the shutters, where they meet the house. Block every hole and crevice to prevent the wasps' entry into or behind the shutters.
Touch up the caulked surfaces with paint matching the shutter colors, using a small foam brush.
Poison the Wasps
Cover the lens of a flashlight with clear red plastic. Wasps can't see red light.
Provide a path for a quick retreat, in case the wasps swarm out of the nest unexpectedly. Wait until full dark before proceeding.
Place the flashlight so it lights up the nest. Direct the light from the side or an angle away from your escape route.
Spray the shutters thoroughly with a wasp-killing product that provides a 10- to 25-foot stream of spray. Soak the entire nest with the spray.
Leave the nest for a few days, according to the wasp spray manufacturer's instructions. Watch the nest closely; a reapplication of wasp spray is sometimes necessary if the nest is well protected behind the shutter.
Remove the nest once you're sure all the wasps are dead. Wear thick gloves, long sleeves, boots and safety glasses. Even a dead wasp can sting if you touch the stinger.
Apply a residual insecticide product at intervals through the year to discourage wasps from building a new nest in the shutters.
- If you're allergic to bee and wasp stings, hire an exterminator. Don't risk your life to remove a wasp nest.
- Avoid disturbing the nest until you're ready to remove it; wasps can sting multiple times and are extremely painful.
- Don't stand under the nest when spraying. The stunned and dying wasps may fall from the nest and sting you.
- Wasp sprays may damage painted surfaces. Repainting may be necessary after you remove the nest.
- Put out wasp and yellow jacket traps in early spring, baited with fruit juice, meat and cat food. The emerging queens will be drawn to the traps, dying before they can establish a nest.
- Spray new nests quickly, while they're still small.
- Monitor your property for wasps. Plug all cracks and crevices, put caps on the ends of clothesline poles, check in and around stored vehicles, look inside your shed and repair torn window screens to prevent wasps from nesting.
- University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program: Bee and Wasp Stings
- The Bee Guy: Identify & Control Your Pest
- Penn State College of Agricultural Services: European Paper Wasp
- University of California, Riverside: Wasp Identification
- Vespa-Crabro.de: Bald-Faced Hornet / White-Faced Hornet
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New individual IRS requirement for reporting health coverage
- Legal and Compliance
- All States
- Fully Insured and Self-Funded
Beginning with the 2018 reporting year, the IRS will not accept individuals' returns missing health coverage information on their 2017 federal tax returns. In October 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance that individuals must now answer questions about health coverage on their federal tax return.
For the 2018 reporting year, individuals must indicate whether they had the following information on their 2017 federal tax returns:
- Had minimum essential coverage (MEC) for the year;
- Qualified for an exemption from having health coverage; or
- Are paying the individual shared-responsibility payment.
The 2017 tax year is the first time the IRS will not accept tax returns that do not include the above information.
If individuals do not provide the information:
- Electronic returns will not be accepted until the information is provided.
- Paper returns may be suspended and any refund delayed until the IRS receives the additional information.
Employers may want to make sure their employees are aware of their need to fully complete their tax return with the MEC information. Although those filing taxes are not required to attach the 1095 Form to their federal tax return, it is possible the employee or tax preparer will be looking for the 1095-B or 1095-C form to prepare their tax return.
The IRS has released information to tax professionals and to individual taxpayers.


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Digital trends for 2018 and beyond
What online marketing is holding for us in 2018? Let us look in details where the advertising industry is heading, what the best websites do in order to increase real traffic that convert.
Shoppers turning to the internet more and more to actually conclude purchases. Big store chains in the US have experienced a drop in Christmas shopping boom in the 3rd consecutive year by now. No wonder, people have become more conscious about their buying habits.
They start out on the internet – look for items they are interested in. They comapare features, prices and then they go to a real shop to have a closer look. Once they like the item they rush back home and order online in order to lower the price tag.
It seems many people turn to the internet to single out the product, they go off-line to inspect the goods and then they order online again. No wonder traditional shops run their own webshops to be able to get a fair cut of the internet cake.
What does that mean for internet advertising?
Competition becomes more fierce than ever as there are more players for the the same audience. Your choice to reach buyers is varied – ppc campaigns, adwords, google seo, display media (banners, rich media) and advertisng networks.
We will have a look at the ecommerce, igaming and dental tourism industry to see how difficult it has become for marketers to reach a wider audience. As the studies develop we will add the information with through examples like vatera the Hungarian ecommerce site and soncity westend Budapest along with laportadental the dental holidays provider beemp3z a mp3 downloader and no download gaming experience portal.
Through the examples of the sites mentioned we shall look at the market situation, options for increasing visibility and conduct a overall online marketing performance test. We shall try to conclude in each case and see if 2014 is holding something for these industries.


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Wooden color Ironing Board with storage cabinet
Product Name
Item No.
Product size
Cabinet: W35.5*D17.5*H95 cm (Inch: W13.98*D6.89*H37.4 )
Ironing board: 70*32.5 cm (Inch: 27.56*12.8)
Color options
Wall mount;
foldable iron board ,
stuff storage.
Eu-standard MDF ;Eco-friendly painting
Organizer details
Outside door mirror
-wall mounted
Package size
Assemble package ,polybag ,foam polyfoam;A=A master carton;1pc per carton;international drop test passed
Carton CBM
Q: How could I get ironing board cabinet samples?
A: If you need to order sample for checking the quality, there are sample charge and express freight, we will start sample after received the sample charge.
If you are from USA, we can send them from USA warehouse.
Q: Where is your USA warehouse?
A:1960 Williams Street #D San Leandro CA 94577
Q: Can I get the jewelry armoire sample base on our own design.
A: We can do the OEM sample, we need information of require specification, material , design color to work on the price, after confirm the price and sample charge , we start to work on sample .
Q: What is ironing board cabinet sample's lead time?
A: Our existing model ODM sample lead time 3~5 days, OEM sample lead time 10~15days.
Q: How is the package of ironing board cabinet sample?
A: Make sure the sample send by express is safety without damage; we add the wooden box for all the samples free of charge.
Q: How to place an order for ironing noard cabinet?
A: Please send your order item number and quantity of each color by email, we will send back the sales contract with signature, after both confirm the details and send the deposit, we will start to work on the order. We need following information to carry on the whole order. Company information - company name, address with postcode, phone number, fax number, destination airport or sea port. Product information - item and model numbers, Color assorted, unit price Package requirements, master carton layout, barcode label etc. Forwarder's contact details information
Q: Can we have our logo on the production package?
A: Yes, we can accept 2 colors logo printing on the master carton free of charge, barcode sticker are acceptable as well. Color label need additional charge, Logo printing is not available for small quantity production.
Q: What is the production lead time?
A: 1) mirror jewelry cabinet in regular model lead time is 20-35 days after received deposit.
2) New model lead time: 25~40 days after received deposit.
Q: Can we have the fumigation for clearance.
A: Our Company can make the fumigation for all customers, the quotation already include it, and no additional charge.
Q: What is your payment term?
A: 30% deposit 70% BL draft at sight.
Q: What is your bank account?
A: 1) For the order payment, we use our Hongkong Goodlife Houseware Co.,Ltd. bank account to receive the payment .
2) We accept the PayPal or visa for the sample charge or small order.
3) We have RMB account if you can pay RMB Yuan.
4) VAT invoice additional charge is 10% from the FOB price.
Our Business services :
1. Your inquiry related to our products or prices will be replied in 12hours in working date.
2. Experience sales answer your inquiry and give you related business service .
3. OEM&ODM are welcome , we have over 10 years experience working with OEM project.
4. We are looking for the sales exclusive of the our ODM wooden mirror jewelry cabinet.
5. Sales exclusive agent sales right have been protect.
Package information:
1. Forming polyfoam for the post package
2. 6 sides strong polyfoam for safety package during transportation.
3. Assembley kit and User manu are available for each cabinet .
Production lead time :
1. 25~50 days after received deposit.
2. Normal on production line prodution lead time is 15days after received deposit.


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Hello, I'm Alik.
I'm a Product Designer at Facebook in Seattle and a design educator at School of Visual Concepts and the University of Washington
Design work
UXPA Magazine
Motion Design: An Intro to UX Choreography
Digital interfaces are full of motion. In fact, the UX application of UI motion design has become so important, it's taking on new terminology of its own—UX choreography. It includes interaction design, motion-based transitions, micro-interactions, and motion that supports the overall brand personality.
UXPA Magazine
How to Make Motion Design Accessible: UX Choreography Part Two
Since I published my last UXPA Magazine article on motion design about a year ago, I've had many conversations about how to make motion design accessible. Accessibility is not only a hot topic in my office, but also a design requirement that we discuss nearly every day.
UXPA Magazine
Remote Design Teams: How to Use Cloud-Based Tools to Collaborate
Traditionally, members of a design team work together in one location. Now thanks to the practices of working from home it's becoming more common for design teams to be geographically distributed, recruiting designers who live in other cities, and hiring remote design agencies.


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Chansons d'été
A Solo Exhibition of New Works by John Kingsley, RSW PAI
26 November 2016 - 9 January 2017
We are delighted to host a solo exhibition of new works by John Kingsley RSW PAI, opening on Saturday 26 November 2016. "Chansons d'été" is a kaleidoscope of works that stimulate the intellect and satisfy the senses, featuring French and Scottish landscapes and still life pieces.
Born in Glasgow in 1956, John studied Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art under Dr. David Donaldson, James D. Robertson and Geoffrey Squire.
Since that time he has exhibited with the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Glasgow Institute, Royal Scottish Society for Painters in Watercolour, and Paisley Art Institute and served as a Council member of the PAI for fifteen years.
In 1999 he was awarded the Diploma of the PAI. He was a finalist at the Hunting Art prizes in London on five occasions: his work being Highly Commended in 1996. Among many other awards he won the Paisley Art Institute prize in 2003, the Reid Kerr College Award for painting in 2006, both at the PAI and in 2013 he won the Watermark Award at the RSW. 2015 Elected Member of RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour).
John has exhibited widely throughout the UK, in particular in London at Duncan R. Millar Fine Art and the Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Eton. He has also had solo shows at the John Davies Gallery, Moreton-in-Marsh and in Scotland he is represented by the Fraser Gallery, St. Andrews.
He was recently made an RSW after being elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour.
His work features in the collections of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Tommy Hilfiger, Paisley Museum and Art Gallery, CMS (formerly Dundas and Wilson) and Sara Lee UK among many others.
He lives and works in Glasgow.


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"Making disciples, building congregations for the life of the world" is the vision and hope of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.
It also is the daily journey of every person of faith and congregation. Like any journey, it takes us to known destinations, as well as places we could not even begin to imagine.
Some of the experiences are intensely personal, while others are engaged and celebrated by the entire community. Some result from instruction and active learning and others from patient waiting and listening. And, some of these experiences are intentional, while others percolate quite surprisingly.
Together, however, they mark our distinctive journey of faith, shape the people of God Christ would have us become and mold us into the community of his disciples, the Church – a process best described as Christian formation.
Christian formation is an active and ongoing journey for all who seek to walk faithfully with Jesus Christ. It is personal and communal. It is structured and spontaneous. And, it is reflective and impassioned. Most important, it is a journey guided and empowered by the Spirit of God as we are drawn into a closer and deeper relationship with the God whose love, mercy and grace know no bounds.
Thanks to the Rev. Dr. Marc Smith for authoring the section on Christian formation.


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06 February 2012
By Kari Williamson
The 27 units of V100-1.8 MW wind turbines with a total capacity of 48.6 MW will be installed in the Long Ganhu wind farm in the Hubei province, a low-wind site with an average wind speed of 5 m/s.
Compared to other wind power plants in China, the Long Ganhu site is situated close to one of the intensively energy consuming areas of Hubei province.
Jens Tommerup, President of Vestas China says: "The low-wind sites in China is a new market of huge potential, but a new market also implies new challenges for wind power developers. It is therefore important to choose a proven and reliable technical platform and well-recognised business partners. Datang Renewable's selection of Vestas for low-wind sites is the best recognition of our long-term cooperation. The contract is of great significance to us; it not only helps us open up a new market, but also firms our steps towards the exploitation of the dominant wind regime in China."
The first wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2012.
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In his Bronx courtroom, Judge William Mogulescu stores case files in standard-issue gray cabinets, each drawer labeled with the year the cases within it originated. The oldest, "2008," is nearly empty, with the exception of a bursting and battered legal-size folder.
Inside sit the traces of a court case that has stretched on for more than four years, through at least a dozen motions, four lawyers, five judges and nearly 50 court dates. That does not include the four civil rights suits filed in federal court by the defendant, who entered the court system on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
This file encompasses the harrowing story of Rasaun Bullock, a now 39-year-old man from the Bronx who spent more than four years incarcerated on Rikers Island. He endured at least 49 months of those in solitary confinement.
"I have been locked in a room 24-7 for 2008 to present (today is 2011)," Bullock wrote in one of his civil rights complaints. "DOC yells at me & say they say you crazy- and that makes me sad & mad upset (very sad & upset)."
The astonishing length of Bullock's incarceration and legal proceedings has gained him notoriety in this Bronx courtroom. So has his relentlessness in pursuing justice. "In all the years I've been on the bench, he is the only defendant that got my chambers' number and was able to call my chambers," said Judge Mogulescu, who has presided over the case since September 2011. "I have no clue how he got it."
The judge declined to comment further because Bullock's case will most likely enter an appeal process.
Bullock is among many defendants at Rikers who have stayed behind bars for years while their criminal trials grind forward. Like hundreds of other inmates at any given time, he was kept in solitary confinement, under conditions that mental health research has found can cause serious psychological deterioration. In Bullock's case, his torments made it difficult, if not impossible, for him to get a speedy trial.
Even as the city's jail population has declined, the average number of days inmates spend in jail is steadily increasing. In 2009, the average length of stay was 45 days; in 2012 it was 61 days, a 35 percent increase.
While the reasons behind them are complex, delays in the court system are playing a significant role. Between 2000 and 2011 the number of felony cases pending in the city's courts for longer than 180 days doubled even though new felony cases decreased by 22 percent in the same period. The trend is especially acute in the Bronx, where 71 percent of felony cases in Supreme Court take longer than six months to conclude.
Those delays, in turn, are fueled by an increase in the share of pretrial defendants who exhibit some form of mental illness — a broad category that includes various types and severity, from inmates suffering an "adjustment reaction" to confinement, to depression to schizophrenia. This group now comprises more than a third of the city's jail population and remains incarcerated on average for nearly three times as long as other inmates.
Criminal justice officials are aware that part of the solution to Rikers' mental health crisis must come from the court system. In December 2011, a task force convened by the mayor announced a new program to move defendants with mental illness into treatment programs instead of jail where warranted.
But Department of Correction Commissioner Dora Schriro has said that these Court Based Intervention and Resource Teams may reduce the pretrial population at Rikers Island by 300. That is just 7 percent of the mentally ill population at Rikers on any given day.
Among those who remain behind bars on the island, many will be subjected to the Department of Correction's system of solitary confinement, either the 1,000 bed Central Punitive Segregation Unit or the Mental Health Assessment Unit for Infracted Inmates. Inmates in these units are typically on lockdown for 23 hours a day.
"These people are incapable of conforming their conduct to the law. The more stringent behavioral restrictions, the more trouble they get into faster," said John Boston of the Prisoner's Rights Project at the Legal Aid Society. "All around the country, jails are realizing that this is a vicious circle, to deal with mental health people in a punitive fashion."
At Rikers Island, however, punitive segregation has expanded. The main unit has grown by 44 percent in recent years, according to the Legal Aid Society, while the mental health solitary unit has doubled to 200 capacity. These were the two blocks where Bullock spent the four most recent years of his life.
'If I knew someone who went through this, I would think they would have issues'
Bullock is of medium height with closely shorn hair often covered in a black do-rag that he removes when in a restaurant or a courtroom. These days, he walks tenderly with the support of a cane and speaks so softly at times that a listener has to lean in closely to catch his words. Since his release from Rikers Island in January, he has been transient and struggles to articulate his thoughts and feelings about the time he spent in solitary confinement.
"If I knew someone who went through this, I would think they would have issues," said Bullock. "What was happening to me in there, I didn't know how it was going to affect me when I got out. I don't deal with being sad or being happy. That don't help me."
His real troubles began not with the misdemeanor domestic violence charge that landed him in jail in August 2008, but several months later, while he was incarcerated at Rikers Island's George R. Vierno Center. That November, the Department of Correction accused him of assaulting a corrections officer. According to a grand jury indictment, Bullock attacked an officer entering his cell with two pieces of sharpened plastic Plexiglas shards, stabbing the officer in his right forearm and causing a laceration that required three stitches. Bullock was charged with five felonies and four misdemeanors, including promoting prison contraband.
In Bullock's version of the November 15 incident, he was beaten, raped and restrained by corrections officers.
A spokesperson for the Department of Correction said in response to questions regarding Bullock's incarceration and treatment: "DOC investigates all allegations of staff misconduct and takes appropriate actions when justified."
In the incident, Bullock sustained injuries that put him in a wheelchair. (An internal investigation by the city Department of Correction found the tactics used by its officers were appropriate.) Eventually, when doctors decided Bullock no longer needed the wheelchair, he insisted that he still needed it.
"That's what started everything," said Kafahni Nkrumah, an attorney assigned to Bullock's case as a public defender in 2009. Bullock fired him after a year and a half, as he eventually did all of his lawyers.
Bullock could not afford his $10,000 bail, and he refused to plead guilty to the charges against him. But appearing in court for the trial proceedings proved nearly impossible because of the standoff between Bullock and the Department of Correction over the wheelchair. According to court documents, the department reported that Bullock was "malingering and refusing to come to court." Bullock meanwhile, claimed the DOC officers refused to bring him to court and were instead starving, gang raping, torturing and denying him legal and family visits.
In one of four complaints Bullock filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2011 and 2012, his accusations are written by hand in small script, filling some 200 pages and naming around 70 defendants including "All the Judges on my Cases," "Every Lawyer on my Cases," Every DW Warden I've Written or Spoken to In Person" and "Bellevue Hospital."
In the summer of 2011, he wrote: "I have been denied, court for over 25 months-the D-O-C tells people I denie court-& medical attention & family visits & legal visits & family contact & legal contact et cetera threw the mail or phone is denied me at times because I report all continued criminal (corrupt) activities such as Rape-assault-theft-forgery-et cetera."
He wrote that he was seeking compensation of "$100 per second for being forced to endure constant torture from 1000sands of DOC personal in 8 hour intervals 3x a day" because of "all the times i tried to kill my self & contemplated suicide." Repeatedly, he asks to be let out of solitary confinement. "Get me off Rikers and into a Hospital. i am very sick-please help me."
Bullock's view of his mental health is difficult to untangle. He says that he is unaware of any formal mental health diagnosis made before or during his time at Rikers, and that he does not take any medication except for pain stemming from the injuries to his back. He views the attention of his lawyers and the court on his mental health as a strategy to cast doubt on his allegations against the Department of Correction.
"The C.O.s told the Dr.'s they didn't do what they did to me and that I was crazy. You'll see the COs use that all the time they beat someone up," wrote Bullock in 2011.
As he put it to me recently about the question of mental illness: "That's what they say when they cover things up."
Nkrumah, who has worked as a criminal defense attorney in the Bronx for 15 years, said Bullock's case stands out for the particularly painful frustration of trying to defend someone who he viewed as "manic" and requiring psychological care, but was nonetheless viewed as ready to stand trial by the courts.
"The test keeps coming back competent, but you know he's not really processing what's going on," he said. Bullock, meanwhile, claimed the psychiatric tests ordered by his various lawyers were a conspiracy to get him to take a plea deal.
Bullock's continued incarceration in solitary confinement hurt his mental state, according to Nkrumah. "Despite what [the Department of Correction] want to tell you about solitary confinement and its effects on people, it's vicious and does nothing but deteriorate people's mental capacity," he said. "When you have a mental disability and go into the criminal justice system, it's double hell because these people do not know how or are trained to deal with people who have mental disabilities."
Because he refused to plead guilty to a crime he said he did not commit, and was not produced in court, Bullock's case dragged on for months, and then years. Out of some 50 assigned court dates, Bullock appeared in court just a handful of times. In November 2012, Judge Mogulescu arranged for Bullock to appear in court via video stream, and he explained to Bullock that in order to get to court for trial proceedings to begin, he must allow corrections officers to strip search him.
"It has to be done. That's the rule," said the judge.
"You can't make me show them my privates," pleaded Bullock. "I could get a ticket for that!"
"I will have your lawyer present from start to finish so he will be sure they won't harm you," said the judge.
"I wish everyone would pay attention," said Bullock quietly.
After the video conference finished, the judge conversed with Bullock's court-assigned defense attorney and an assistant district attorney. "The Corrections physician says he doesn't need a wheelchair. He has a real problem," said Judge Mogulescu. "The only way we can get him into Hudson [Psychiatric Facility] is if he doesn't pass a [psychiatric exam]. But he's going to pass."
Tunnel vision
In 2012, a student at City University of New York Law School, Luke Schram, met Bullock at Rikers Island as part of his advocacy work with inmates in solitary. "The first time I visited him, it was the first time he'd seen someone in two years, and he was pretty severely affected by the solitary confinement," said Schram. "His mind was just crushed, he couldn't carry on a conversation." Schram said he felt he recognized the kind of "brain atrophy" described by psychiatrists who study the effects of prolonged isolation on individuals, including prisoners.
One of them is Dr. Stuart Grassian, a noted Harvard Medical School psychiatrist who has studied solitary confinement for more than 25 years. As far back as 1983, Grassian identified a specific psychiatric syndrome associated with extended periods of isolation that includes a kind of mental "fog" as well as a hypersensitivity to stimuli; perceptual distortions, illusions, and hallucinations; panic attacks; intrusive, obsessive thoughts; problems with impulse control; and overt paranoia.
"The inability to shift attention results in a kind of 'tunnel vision' in which the individual's attention becomes stuck — almost always on something intensely unpleasant — and in which he cannot stop thinking about that matter; instead, he becomes obsessively fixated upon it," reported Grassian in a 2006 journal article. Even if an individual does not suffer from mental illness before being isolated, he or she is just as likely as those previously diagnosed to experience a "degree of stupor, difficulties with thinking and concentration, obsessional thinking, agitation, irritability and difficulty tolerating external stimuli."
Grassian has found that these symptoms do not subside just because an individual is eventually removed from isolation. Instead, they continue to manifest in handicaps like an intolerance of social interaction.
Despite Bullock's difficulties carrying on a conversation with him, Schram found his resolution to take his case to trial and be acquitted of the charges against him remarkable. "His sense of justice is one of the only things he has," said Schram of Bullock's refusal to take a plea that would have released him from jail.
But by last November, all four of Bullock's civil rights complaints, which he filed without the assistance of a lawyer, had been dismissed by a judge because his allegations did not meet the requirement of being "simple, concise, and direct" and "failed to allege what any Defendant did or failed to do that violated his rights."
He had in all likelihood served a longer sentence than if he had been convicted of the charges against him, and much more time than if he had accepted an earlier plea bargain. Bullock seemed desperate to get out of jail, saying that the beatings by corrections officers were relentless. He asked Judge Mogulescu to release him on his own recognizance or set a bail less than the $10,000 so that he could be released. The judge said he would not but that if Bullock pled guilty to assault in the second degree, he would sentence him to time served and Bullock could appeal the case. On January 9, Bullock pled guilty to assault in the second degree and was released from jail — 1,616 days after he went in.
Bullock's days now are spent mostly in his old neighborhood in the Bronx, running into people he knows from the street and a few family members. The best part of being out of jail is being around people again, he said.
But Bullock is vague and reticent to speak specifically about his experience in jail or what it is like to be out. When I asked him about his mental state he texted: "Before: Mostly content. During: Torture. After: Very worried."
One day I asked him why he was so prolific in his written court testimony and so quiet in person. "I'm not good at people asking me questions," he explained. "I'm sure tired of all of this. I get fed up a lot quicker than I use to. I find myself being like, 'Forget it,' a lot." And yet Bullock seems to preserve a sense of faith in the system's ability to eventually reveal the truth of what he claims was his abuse inside the criminal justice system. "I know the system works," he explains. "You have to give it time to work."


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New Ohio Collaborative aims to improve police-community relations
Gov. John Kasich believes initiative will 'become contagious across the country'
Gov. John Kasich believes initiative will 'become contagious across the country'
Gov. John Kasich believes initiative will 'become contagious across the country'
What's being called the Ohio Collaborative is a quest for justice, according to Gov. John Kasich.
"That's what everybody is seeking - justice - justice for law enforcement, justice for the community," Kasich said during a roundtable discussion in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Avondale on Monday. "That's what this is really all about. It's really, frankly, pretty astounding."
When police-community relations nationwide and in Ohio reached a low point a few years ago, Kasich took action.
"I have no doubt in my mind (that) this will become contagious across the country," Kasich said.
What the governor believes will spread to other states is a set of directives aimed at improving the relationship between police and community members across the Buckeye State.
"Guess what? Law enforcement can't thrive and do a great job without a strong partnership with the community," Nina Turner said.
After the governor issued an executive order, experts such as former state senator and Ohio Collaborative co-chair Nina Turner helped craft new standards regarding police use of force and recruitment and hiring, among other issues.
Even though her son works for a law enforcement agency and her husband was an officer, Turner knows some Ohio residents simply don't trust the police.
"Being a black woman in America, the mother of a black son, the wife of a black man, I understand the challenges that the African-American community faces," Turner said. "It's not a figment of their imagination that sometimes justice is not just for the African-American community."
The statewide collaborative has roots in a collaborative agreement that guided the Cincinnati Police Department after an officer-involved shooting sparked riots 16 years ago this week.
"Taking our collaborative and taking it statewide, I think is huge," Ohio Rep. Alicia Reece, D-Cincinnati, said. "We're talking about equal standardization throughout the state, so you as an Ohio citizen, wherever you travel, we've got one set of rules. We've got one standard, and everyone's treated with equal justice."
In Hamilton County, 95 percent of residents are covered by a police agency that's either been certified based on the new standards or is in the process of being certified.
Six of Hamilton County's 40 law enforcement agencies are not part of the new Ohio Collaborative. Those police departments are in Amberly Village, Cheviot, Cleves, Fairfax, Glendale and North College Hill.
Gov. Kasich believes in time all police departments in Southwest Ohio and across the state will adopt the new standards.
"These terrible tragedies will continue to happen, hopefully a lot less," Kasich said. "Now do you want to be in a position of being able to say, 'We've done everything we could do,' or do you want to be behind the curve and say, 'Whoops, I guess we should have done something'? Because that's a human life that's at risk. ... For those that are not on board, they'll get there."


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With Easy Lock system against the thefts!
Thanks to this electric bicycle you can reach the perfect blend of convenience and comfort required by urban style.
Leaving your home well-dressed for a business meeting, get to the office without getting stuck in traffic rush hour, and perfectly preserving the aspect with which you went out, has now become a reality.
Thanks to Trilogia 2.0 sicura, the riding position and the suspended fork allow a more relaxed ride, you do not feel stress and fatigue, you do not strain yourself and do not sweat. You do not even run the risk of getting dirty due to the chain grease, thanks to shaft drive transmission. The bicycle is equipped with a comfortable rack to place the seat of small children. It is also provided with a practical anti-theft system: it is Easy Lock, with clampling cable housed under the saddle, which represents the comfortable and ideal solution for securing your bike. Sicura is available in two versions unisex and man.
Trilogia 2.0 sicura is a product Made in Italy.
In fact it belongs to Made 2.0 line, inaugurating the cycle of Wayel electric bicycles that are planned, designed and built entirely in Italy.
LONG battery 346WH-36V
The distance covered and up to exhaustion of the battery.
All range declared in this catalogue refer to results achieved by tests carried out at the following conditions: fully charged battery at the beginning of its life cycle, external temperature of 25°C, flat road surface, rider weight 75 kg, medium selected assistance level, typical mixed urban path, normal traffic conditions, no wind, high-speed gear.
Note. The indicated ranges may substantially change in the following cases: 1. path characterized by hard or long upward slopes. 2. uneven road surface; gravel path. 3. headwind. 4. rider weight. 5. external temperature.
With anti-theft system Easy Lock
Easy Lock anti-theft system with clampling cable housed in the tube under the saddle.
Sicura's rack is aligned with the riding position. It is possible to place a children seat on the rack, which is realized according to safety regulations concerning kids.
Suspended fork
The front fork is cushioned to ensure the best comfort to the electric bike.
Batteries with Samsung Cells
Lithium-Ion batteries 36V, equipped with Samsung Cells. Available in two sizes: 7.8Ah & 9.6Ah.
Shaft drive transmission
Shaft drive transmission system is innovative, unique, clean and practical. It is an integral part of the electric bike and needs no maintenance. No slipping out of the chain and no dirty hands to put it in place.
Motor check on STEM
Motor check, inserted in the STEM, allows a simplified wiring for the benefit of the electric bicycle's appearance.
Spanninga lights
Spanninga front & rear lights Spanninga, with LED technology at low energy consumption, independent from the battery.
3-speed gear
Shimano Nexus 3-speed gear integrated in the hub, which allows to change gear even at a stationary position.
Front motor
Aluminium brushless front motor 250W with 19Nm torque, able to face slopes up to 10%. Located on the front wheel, it ensures a perfect grip on the ground and together with the suspended fork it allows a comfortable ride even on unsurfaced roads.
Leather bag, honey-coloured
Leather bag, colour cream /honey
Eco-leather bag, colour: cream/brown
Canvas bag, colour silver/black
Canvas bag, colour shiny black /matt black
Canvas bag, white-coloured


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The Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, D.C. draws lots of high-profile burger lovers, including President Obama, and chef Spike Mendelsohn aims to please them all—even those who don't want their order to result in extra hours at the gym.
What's his lean secret? Find out for yourself, because he slipped us this ridiculously tasty Free-Range Turkey Burger Recipe from his book, The Good Stuff Cookbook. It's a lengthy labor of love, but try it tonight—and you might just lose your allegiance to beef. (Tip: If you can't hole up in the kitchen, you can simply try his serving suggestions—and whip up some avocado topping—for a pre-made lean turkey patty.)
Turkey Mixture
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced scallions
- 2 green apples, diced
- 1/2 cup canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1 cup mango chutney (preferably Major Grey's brand)
- 30 oz. ground turkey
- 1/2 cup freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Chunky Avocado Topping
- 3 large avocados, peeled and diced
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ red onion, diced
- Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- Salt
- 6 multigrain potato buns, cut in half
- Canola oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices Muenster cheese
- 6 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 6 ruby red tomato slices
- 6 red onion slices
1. To make turkey mixture, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, scallions, and apples, then cook, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Put chipotle peppers and chutney in blender. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl with turkey, celery mixture, lemon zest, and lemon juice and combine well. Set aside until ready to use.
3. To make topping, combine all topping ingredients in a bowl and mash together until well blended. Set aside until ready to use.
4. To make patties, roll six 5-ounce turkey balls and form each ball into a patty. Arrange on a tray, cover, and refrigerate.
5. Toast buns. Set aside.
6. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough oil to cover bottom. After 2 minutes, reduce the heat to medium, then place patties into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook on other side for 1 minute. Place 1 slice cheese on each patty and continue to cook 2 minutes more for medium-rare doneness. Cover with a lid for the last 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
7. To assemble the burgers, place 1 patty on 1 toasted bun bottom. Top the patty with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, 1 onion slice, and a spoonful of the avocado topping. Cover with the bun top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Don't forget to wrap the sandwiches in wax paper. Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes and serve.
Serves: 6
Fit Value: Using lean ground turkey is great for a protein-packed alternative to your typical red-meat burger, while the avocado topping is packed with vitamins and healthy fats. Mega bonus points for the whole-grain bun.
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Our next adventure takes us to Asia's Street Food Capital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Did you know that Bangkok was known as Venice of the East in the 19th Century? Bangkok is a city filled with canals or "khlongs", these canals are spread out thru the city and has been a way to get around the different parts of Bangkok.
It's not surprising that this small fishing village in the 1500's known as a port city has now developed into one of the most modern cities in South East Asia. A city deeply connected with their culture and traditions. The remnants of the past deeply preserved and persevered as one of the anchors of their identity.
Bangkok is a city of over 8 million people, it's known worldwide as a backpackers destination, as well as, a food destination for street food. Foreigners all over the world visit for various reasons, some to eat, some to explore, some to drink, and some to party. Aside from the strong cultural traditions, Bangkok is also a known party destination, where beer is cheap, and where they have a thriving red light district.
Bangkok can be divided into 11 different areas:
Siam Square – Blue Area
If you like luxury brands, and big brands, you should head over to the Siam Square area. This area around Siam Square, including Ratchaprasong and Phloen Chit Road, is Bangkok's modern center with glitzy malls, and 5-star hotels.
Sukhumvit – Dark Pink Area
The Sukhumvit area is where most of the expatriates and upper-class locals stay. There are also a number of good hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs here. This area is also home to Soi Cowboy and Nana Entertainment Plaza, known as, one of Bangkok's Red Light Districts.
Silom -Yellow area
Silom is home to Thailand's financial center by day, and the infamous Patpong at night.
Rattanakosin- Pink Area
Between the river and downtown is "Old Bangkok", most of the tourist sites are here such as Wat Pho, and the Grand Palace.
Khao San Road – Green Area
On the north part of Rattanakosin is Bangkok's central Backpacker Zone, you have all the hostels, and tour offering that a budget traveler may need. This area is also a known for its nightlife where there is happy hour, morning, noon, and night.
Yaowarat and Phahurat – Purple Area
Yaowarat is known as Bangkok's Chinatown where you can find tasty street food and seafood and halal restaurants. It is also known as a multicultural district with temples and shrines.
Dusit – Yellow Area
In contrast to the densely-populated areas in Bangkok, Dusit is open with lush gardens, and wide roads. This is known as the political district of Bangkok where they have monuments, institutions, and of course the home of the monarchy.
Thonburi – Violet Area
The other side of Rattanakosin, this area is the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Here you can visit Wat Arum, the floating market, and a canal tour.
Pratunam – Lilac Area
If you want to bargain and get wholesale price items, then head over to Pratunam it's a large garment market with hundreds of fashion stores selling both retail and wholesale items. You can also visit Victory Monument here.
Phahonyothin – Light Green Area
For those Bargain Hunters, this is where you'll find the famous Chatuchak market, where they have over 8000 stalls with everything you can think of buying. During weekdays, it's a quiet suburb of Northern Bangkok.
Ratchadaphisek – Dark Lilac Area
If you want to meet and party with locals, this is the place to go. The "sois" of this area is a popular clubbing spot, especially since the completion of the metro line.
One of the best ways to book your flight to Bangkok is thru Kiwi.com, they find you the lowest rates across hundreds of airlines with a guarantee from canceled flights, rescheduling, and delays.
To get to the city you can either take a taxi, uber, grab, or take the BTS train. There are many available directions around the airport, and at every corner, there are helpful and efficiently placed airport staffs to direct you the right way. One thing we found interesting was that they had a machine where you just type where you need to go, and they even print a map for you.
For the BTS Train, head to the basement 2 of the airport where you can then buy a ticket, this will bring you all the way to the city, as far as, Siam. Instead of the typical cards that we use for the train ticket, they use a small round token that you will be inserted into the barrier on the trains.
For the taxi/grab/uber, remember that there is a toll fee of 50 BAHT/80PHP/1.60 USD from the airport to the city on top of your estimated fare. We recommend getting an app sharing ride like Grab or Uber or just a taxi instead of taking the BTS. It is more convenient, faster and will cost you roughly the same.
While there are many options on where to stay, I'd suggest the best accommodation is to get an Airbnb on your preferred location. I'd recommend staying in the Silom area.
If you'd prefer a hotel here are our suggestions:
Trinity Silom Hotel
Millenium Hilton Bangkok
Holiday Inn Express
Klassique Sukhumvit Bangkok
Bangkok is one place with many ways to get around. They have a beautiful infrastructure, wide roads, an efficient train system, and even boats. Bangkok is a large city and it would really depend on the distance, and location on deciding which one you should take.
By Train: The main tourist's spots of Bangkok can be easily navigated using the train, just remember where your stop is and your good to go. Their trains are clean, air-conditioned and the people are well organized. You can really see how disciplined the citizens are when they follow simple directions in their transport system.
By Uber/Grab: It's more convenient than hailing taxis. Easier to reach point A to point B without minding the language barrier.
By Taxi: Good option as well. Most drivers are surprisingly not that fluent in English based on the 3-4 rides we took while we were there.
By Boat: I recommend using the boat if you want to go around the riverside areas of Bangkok, it's cheap and effective way to travel especially to avoid traffic.
By Tuk-Tuk: I would only suggest for you to use the tuk-tuk if you're going somewhere near maybe 2-5 kilometers. Remember you can haggle the price, for 5km you can try bargaining for 20 BAHT/35 PHP/ 0.60 USD. Be wary of tuk-tuk drivers as they can sometimes take you to other places than you originally asked. Be firm on your destination.
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Bangkok is one of the unique cities in Asia. The embodiment of place revered for its traditions and culture, yet going out of bounce with the fast-paced nightlife and red light district known all over the world.
Check out these places to learn more about local culture and traditions:
- Wat Pho (The temple of the reclining Buddha) – This temple houses a 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha. It also houses a large complex with beautiful traditional Thai buildings and architecture.
- Wat Arum (Temple of Dawn) – One of Thailand's most famous landmarks Wat Arum is right beside the Chao Phraya River, known for its Khmer architectural style and one of the most important temples dating to as far back as 1768.
- Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall – A European style reception hall for the royal court. It houses the Siam art collection of the royal family. Unfortunately, they closed it for renovation since October 2017
- Wat Pra Kaew (The Emerald Buddha) – The cities most famous landmark, the Golden Palace complex used to house the royal family for over 150 years. It is composed of beautiful architecture and intricate details on every corner of the palace.
- Jim Thompsons House – If you want to see a traditional Thai home, visit Jim Thompson's museum, the house is full of Thai antiques. You can also learn more about his mysterious disappearance.
- Khlong Bang Luang Artist House – Drop by at 2 pm to watch the puppet show. This traditional house is Riverside, you can have a cup of coffee while taking a look at the different artworks inside. Insider Tip: Tell your taxi it's near Baan Silapin
- Floating Markets – Take time out to visit their floating markets, and find interesting types of food and observe the local culture.
- Chao Phraya River – Take the river cruise to check out the khlongs thru out the city.
Our favorite way to get to know the local culture is to eat. The cuisine of any place is always determined by the ingredients available to a land, and the way the people use and cook the herbs and different kinds of products available to them. Here in Thailand, they use generous amounts of the galangal herb, lemongrass, lime, fish sauce, and chili.
Here are some restaurants for you to try:
- Jae Fai (Crab Omelette) – 327 Mahachai Road, Samranras Subdistrict, Phra Nakon District
- Silom Soi 20 Market (Chicken Biryani Rice) -Thanon Silom Soi 20
- Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu (Tom Yum Goong) – Thanon Kraisi (right in front of the big Banglamphu car park), Talad Yawd Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
- Thip Samai (Pad thai) – 313-315 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
If you want to avoid the heat, try these food courts:
- MBK Mall
- Terminal 21
- Platinum
The best food experience we had was in the floating markets, the fresh produce and newly cooked food here are unparalleled. It's an all-new experience, the food here is cheaper, and the quality is even better than in the city.
- Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market (read about this here)
- Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market
We suggest you make time to visit the following floating markets
To learn more about why you need to eat in Thailand on this link.
After going to four different Southeast Asian countries in the past year, you can really see how the weather, ingredients available, and the cultural influences take part of each of the different dishes that are available within the different Asian regions.
Bangkok was able has stunned us with their unique cuisine and enraptured us with the quality of ingredients they have available. This special focus on the quality of their fresh ingredients, and how their dishes are prepared has set them up as Asia's haven for Street food.
Thailand and its city Bankok has a lot of things to offer. So what are you waiting for book your next flight to Thailand!


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Lazarus: 'She wanted to be there'
A SYDNEY man acquitted of the rape of an 18-year-old woman in a Kings Cross alleyway has broken his silence, saying the woman, a virgin, "wanted to be there" that night five years ago.
Luke Lazarus said that he disagreed with the claims by Saxon Mullins on an ABC Four Corners program about the sexual encounter and that she was "a woman participating in sex".
Speaking in a confronting interview with 2GB's Ben Fordham, Mr Lazarus said claims by Ms Mullins on Four Corners that she had asked him to stop were "not true".
Fordham argued Ms Mullins had told Mr Lazarus she was a virgin.
"Your response was to tell her to get on her hands and knees and try to have anal sex with her ... in the gravel. You didn't think that was probably time for me to leave?" he said.
Mr Lazarus replied: "Her physical body language told me she wanted to be there. I witnessed in front of me a woman participating in sex.
"So if I'm a man assessing the situation ... I'd ask you how is a man to know a woman is not consenting?"
Fordham: "She never said the word no?"
Lazarus: "No, Definitely not ... and that's been found in the trial. It's never even been her claim that she used the word no.
"It's been her claim that she used the word stop and that is something that's been found to be not true."
Ms Mullins' Four Corners interview aired on May 10, exactly five years after she first alleged he raped her on her hands and knees in the lane behind his father's Soho nightclub.
In that interview, she said: "Part of me died that day."
Mr Lazarus was convicted in 2015 of raping Ms Mullins and sentenced to three years' prison.
Last year, his conviction was quashed by a judge who ruled that Mr Lazarus believed at the time that Ms Mullins had consented to sex, and that some of Ms Mullins evidence was "unreliable".
In an exclusive and often graphic interview with Fordham, Mr Lazarus said claims of Ms Mullins' that had been rejected by the court had been replayed as truth on Four Corners.
Ms Mullins' identity had been protected by legislation, but she chose to reveal it as an impetus to change laws.
The ABC interview has sparked a call for a change to consent laws over sexual intercourse in NSW.
Mr Lazarus claims he recanted a personal decision to remain silent because "Four Corners purposely did not present the facts the way that the judge found them".
"They painted me as a guilty man getting away with a crime. They didn't fact-check things which Ms Mullins has said, things which have been proven not to be true," he said.
Fordham, who said he was supportive of Ms Mullins, described the encounter between her and Mr Lazarus as "despicable".
He told Mr Lazarus he thought of him as "a rich kid".
"You're spoiled, you're powerful. You're someone who took advantage of a young 18-year-old girl who was drunk ... who didn't want to lose her virginity by having anal sex with a stranger in an alleyway," Fordham said.
"While you may have been acquitted by the courts, the court of public opinion views you as scum."
Asked by Fordham to recount what happened on the night in question, Mr Lazarus said after meeting on the dance floor at Soho, he had taken Ms Mullins outside.
"We started kissing, rubbing bodies, touching each other and eventually one thing led to another," he said.
He did not agree that he had then pulled down Ms Mullins underwear, but said he "accepted" that had been proven in his court case.
But he did not agree with the account given by Ms Mullins on Four Corners, in which she said she had three times told him she wanted to go back upstairs to her friend.
"This is again where we really differ and again it's really confusing," Mr Lazarus told Fordham.
"Because she says in Four Corners for a third time, 'No no I'd really like to back to my friend now'.
"She didn't even say that in the trial, three times that she asked to leave. Those things weren't even said in the trial."
Fordham asked Mr Lazarus if Ms Mullins had said "words to the effect she wanted to go back inside?".
Mr Lazarus replied: "She said words to the effect of 'I should probably go see my friend' and then I said 'no, stay with me' and then we resumed kissing.
"I don't take that as 'I want to leave right now, I'm very uncomfortable' and the judge found she said that.
"However I convinced her to stay and she wanted to stay by resuming kissing after that fact.
"She said that she said 'I need to go now'," Fordham said.
Mr Lazarus replied: "She definitely did not say that ... It wasn't even presented in the court case."
Asked again if he thought it was reasonable to have had sex with a young virgin in an alleyway, Mr Lazarus said: "It has never been in the complainant's evidence that I was aggressive or forceful.
"My response has always been very clear.
"Her physical actions ... showed that she was consenting.
"My opinion that that was true was found to be reasonable one. A very experienced judge found that it was reasonable for me to believe that she was consenting."
Asked by Fordham about Ms Mullins' description of how he told her to put her "f***ing hands on the fence", Mr Lazarus said "I did not swear".
"I said turn around, put your hands on the fence," he said.
"I thought it was something that was going to help facilitate sex."
Fordham said on 2GB on Thursday that he sympathised with Ms Mullins, had been in contact with her, and was going to give her full right of reply to Mr Lazarus's interview.


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I've been playing with the new Wolfram Alpha "computational knowledge engine" and I think one of the best terms to describe it is straight out of the 1960s: "mind blowing".
Wolfram Alpha is not about searching for web pages (Google is still pretty good at that) but, rather, about getting answers to numerical questions, computed on demand from vast amounts of curated data plus algorithms.
For example, Wolfram Alpha can:
- perform mathematical, financial or scientific calculations
- analyze geographical or statistical data
- provide a summary of events on a particular date, including the weather (automatically defaulted to your current location based on IP address)
- tell you all the words that will fit in that crossword puzzle that's had you stumped all day
- tell you how the height of Mt Everest compares with the length of the Golden Gate Bridge [see screenshot]
It also has an astonishingly ability to deliver related chunks of interesting information including nicely formatted tables and graphs.
I recommend watching Stephen Wolfram's complete introductory video (it's about 13 minutes and takes a while to load).


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