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Welcome to Coffee Pot Reviews! These are short and sweet reviews done in the length of time it takes my coffee pot to brew! Enjoy all of these New Adult reads I have discovered. New Adult is a genre between YA and Adult that features men and woman around college age and under thirty. They contain mature content and may not be for everyone. Grab your coffee and check out Unravel Me and Ella & Micha.
by Kendal Ryan
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Purchase
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Psychology student Ashlyn Drake's neat, orderly life takes a turn for the crazy when she finds the perfect subject for her amnesia thesis – a young man without any memory of his previous life, including the murder he's accused of committing. Against all common sense, Ashlyn's drawn to him like a moth to a flame. Perhaps it's that he's so incredibly male, and even handcuffed to his hospital bed he could pass for a cologne ad – Scent de Insanity. Or perhaps it's because she's spent too many lonely nights studying. Either way, she's determined to help him solve the mystery of his past. She begins to unravel who he was before, using his cryptic tattoos, and his paintings that scream of a dark past as her only clues. When she finally learns his secret there's no telling which one is the real him, the gentle lover she's fallen for or the troubled man with a dark past.
With Unravel Me, I was immediately drawn into Ashlyn and Logan's tale. The connection between them was electric and you could almost feel the charge humming through the pages. Logan's story was fascinating and despite the danger, political incorrectness and sheer madness of it all, Ashlyn is undeniably attracted to him. Despite the facts we were provided, I immediately began rooting for Logan. I felt his pain and vulnerability. While not all of my questions were answered I closed the book deeply satisfied; especially after the hilarious final scene involving Ashlyn's best friend Liz. The romance developed slowly out of friendship and respect but quickly becomes hot, with explicit scenes and foul language. It felt raw and real. I cannot wait to read, Make Me Yoursthe next book in this series.
by Jessica Sorensen
Series: Secrets #1
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Purchase
Ella and Micha have been best friends since they were kids. But one tragic night shatters their friendship and their lives forever. Ella used to be a rule-breaker with fiery attitude who wore her heart on her sleeve. But she left everything behind when she went to college and transformed into someone that follows the rules, keeps everything together, and hides all her problems. But now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. Ella fears everything she worked so hard to bury might resurface, especially with Micha living right next door. If Micha tries to tempt the old her back, she knows that it will be hard to resist. Micha is sexy, smart, confident, and can get under Ella's skin like no one else can. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. And he's determined to bring his best friend, and the girl he loves back, no matter what it takes.
Jessica Sorensen is an author to add to your list, she is incredibly talented and her gift of capturing human emotion and expressing it to the reader just blew me away. From the very first pages, I felt Ella's raw emotions and fears. This is a touching novel of a girl who fears becoming her mother. Who falls in love with the boy next door; the same boy who has been her friend since she was a child. She is a young woman afraid of feeling too much, of letting go and living. It's the story of a boy, now a young man who loves the girl next door; it is a powerful love that consumes him. He fears for her, wants to protect her and above all things wants to see her happy. I fell in love with these broken characters, I felt their emotions and could not put this book down. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
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Defining EVIL
Society thinks of evil as materializing in these ways:
- Dark figures that lunge out at you on horror movies.
- Tragic killings you read/hear about in the daily news media.
- The domestic disturbance turned tragic.
Evil has evolved into new modes of operation. There's evil in our neighborhoods abducting children in broad daylight. There's evil in our streets at night enslaving people into human trafficking operations of prostitution. Today we're going to talk about another evil that our families must join the White House Administration, our military and local police in fighting successfully – together.
Evil equals a group of "sick, demented, sneaky rats who call themselves ISIS," says President Trump. You gotta love his clear verbiage and passion against such a heinous bunch of criminals. ISIS is still radicalizing our young adults living in the United States via the internet. Families can not afford to turn an ignorant eye to the real dangers we face. We do not live in fear but we do prepare our families, even our children, to work together as a team stopping threats.
Appearance of EVIL
President Trump pointed out previous wars fought by our U.S. trained military clearly identifiable by their uniform on the soil of other countries. Detectable enemies also wore identifiable uniforms. ISIS sneaks around with weapons to annihilate innocent, private citizens in public places.
Living in fear is NOT an option but living in a personal defense, awareness mode is very attainable with training. In a sense, we help our military and Administration when we confidently learn to defend ourselves. Other words, we can not expect the White House, our military or local police to secure our individual homes.
Dealing with EVIL
"If two men came into your home to abduct your child", what would you do, asks Hannity. "One man gets away with your child", Hannity continues, "but you have captured the other man. Is there anything you wouldn't do to find out the location of your child from this criminal?" Of course, the topic here was 'waterboarding' criminals to secure vital life and death information. President Trump clearly stated that 'waterboarding', in his belief, was not equal to torture.
Now before you send us hate mail – stop to think for a moment the difference between torture and waterboarding. Torture injures, dismembers, and traumatizes bodies, if the person lives through it at all. Waterboarding is different to torture in that bodies are left in tact except for the memory and/or fact they gave up desired information. Previous military dealings with the enemy documented waterboarding as being very successfully. In Moms & Guns opinion, waterboarding is not as lethal as the necessary personal protection tool(s) chosen by families to stop threats. Let that sink in for a moment.
Comparing Types of EVIL
ISIS is a group of sick, demented, sneaky rats who do not wear uniforms to alert you they are in your vicinity. ISIS blends in with your friends and uses surprise methods to kill the innocent they deem unworthy to live. Home invasion criminals break in, day or night, in groups of 3 or more with the intent on torture and murder. In contrast, burglars steal in the daytime leaving with their faces still masked. In contrast, ISIS, home invaders and burglars, not to mention the criminals released from Federal Prisons recently, all have different ways of conducting their evil affairs. Knowing the difference could save your life.
This is why we must maintain our own family defense and training consistently.
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Is it how operationally efficient you are? Is it how budget conscious you are? Does it come down to how memorable the experience is for the consumer? How happy the client feels throughout the planning and execution process? Or, rather, is it all of these things, and then some?
How we define success in the experiential activation industry is forever changing, an ever-shifting landscape, and that's what makes it beautiful. It's also what separates good agencies from excellent agencies who are ahead of market trends. How I believe success should be defined, is how well one can achieve this multifaceted approach to success. A lot of that comes down to how well the team can design and execute on new, fresh, ideas that are operationally efficient, remain budget conscious and leave consumers and clients wanting more. Easy, right? Wrong. It's not easy, and that's okay. Excellence isn't something that is arrived at easily, it's something that is worked toward down a road of learning from challenges and pushing the envelope.
But how on earth do you begin? Here at Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions, we take a simple approach, we believe it begins with figuring out what the objectives are. By understanding the WHY we put incredible minds to work to achieve that multifaceted approach to success. The starting point is tried and true and can be applied to any event, activation or experience that you've been tasked to construct. That might be a national sampling tour for the best BBQ sauce in the business or a live entertainment event for tens of thousands of raving fans. If we define WHY we are there and what the brand or company hopes to achieve, we can work towards creating something that's truly remarkable. From there, it's all about putting the right minds and experiences against the project to fill in the gaps of operations, finance, and cutting-edge production.
There is a beautiful place that exists at the intersection of an unforgettable consumer engagement and an equally remarkable (positive) experience for the client. It's more than a cool, physical structure, it's emotional, it's a feeling. When we have the opportunity to partner with incredible brands like we have been privileged and trusted with for many years, we are not producing something with a singular objective in mind and we are certainly not taking the easy road. We are considering every angle, inch, and feeling that encompasses every program, because it's not about easy, it's about excellence.


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First Data Announces Affirmative Responses from Lenders to Refinance Term Loans Due in 2021
NEW YORK, October 10, 2016 – First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) today announced that it has received affirmative responses from a group of new and existing lenders who have agreed to provide approximately $4.3 billion and €0.2 billion of term loans due March 2021 at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 300 basis points.
The transaction announced today allows First Data to refinance its existing term loans that are due in March 2021 at an interest rate 100 basis points lower than those they will replace and result in annualized cash interest savings of approximately $45 million.
"Working with our lenders, this significant transaction allows us to refinance our current 2021 term loans at more favorable interest rates," said Himanshu Patel, Chief Financial Officer, First Data. "As we have done over the past several years, First Data will continue to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves to improve our capital structure."
The successful completion of this transaction is subject to market and other conditions. There is no assurance that it can be completed on the terms outlined in this announcement.
About First Data
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Featured in Billboard 's "Urban Power List" in 2012, for the last three years Cara Lewis has been selected to Billboard's "Women in Music"
Anchored by humble beginnings as a receptionist, agent Cara Lewis has made herself an industry legend. Rising quickly through the ranks from the switchboard to the board room, Cara paved the way for previously unnoticed genres to take the world by storm. Frequenting dark clubs and befriending DJs, she focused her energy on validating the art of dance music artists and getting such acts paid for touring. With the help of longtime friend and champion, Russell Simmons, Cara was able to emerge in the urban music world; solidifying hard-ticketed dates for her clients and garnering the attention of corporate sponsors, linking entertainers to commercial brands. Lewis is responsible for much of the success surrounding acts like LL Cool J, Run DMC, The Beastie Boys, Curtis Blow and The Fugees. Credited as one of the first people, regardless of gender, to identify the crossover potential of urban music, Cara mentored acts as they grew from playing in clubs to selling out 12,000 seat arenas. As a result, it is no surprise that many of her clients praise her for legitimizing the hip-hop industry.
Cara's success should not be mentioned without paying due to her unparalleled instincts and work ethic. In an interview for Variety, Cara was quoted saying "The key to success in this business is tenacity, ethics, creativity, resourcefulness and perseverance." She prides herself on understanding the importance of maintaining realistic expectations for her clients along with developing effective strategies to grow and sustain their business in the touring industry. Her unique approach to packaging, pricing tickets and exposing artists highlights her keen ability to think outside of the box – arguably her strongest asset. One such brainchild was the Smokin' Grooves Tour featuring the Fugees, Cypress Hill and A Tribe Called Quest. A tour that continued for 6 years and hosted the likes of Cee-Lo Green, The Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Nas and The Roots.
The Anger Management Tour brought together the likes of Eminem, Limp Bizkit, 50Cent, Papa Roach, Ludacris and Lil Jon. This endeavor married rock and rap, and grossed upwards of $21.6 million. It was also the only hip-hop tour between 2003 and 2007 to be named one of Pollstar's Top 20 North American tours. Soon thereafter, the Roc The Mic Tour followed Lewis' formula joining Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, 50Cent and Snoop Dogg with corporate sponsors Reebok and Footlocker. Cara was also instrumental in the creation of the Sugar Water Festival featureing Erykah Badu, Queen Latifa and Jill Scott.
Continuing to perfect her strategy, Lewis brought together client Kanye West's enormously successful Glow in the Dark Tour, pairing West with clients Rihanna and Lupe Fiasco. The tour grossed over $20 million, success due in large part to Cara's collaborative vision. Shortly thereafter, Watch the Throne was born. This brainchild was the highest grossing hip-hop tour of all time and the 8th highest grossing tour of 2011, boasting over $48 million. Lewis' assistance in routing this tour abetted in the high turnout among fans of both urban and popular music. More recently, Cara has been instrumental in organizing Kanye West's Yeezus Tour and the upcoming Monster Tour, which will feature Eminem and Rihanna.
Honored by the Billboard Women in Music for four consecutive years, Cara has been climbing the ranks from #25 to #14. She is shouted out to in more than ten albums including "Paid in Full" by Eric B and Rakim, "They Say" by Common featuring John Legend and Kanye West, "Give a Demonstration" by Big Daddy Kane and Hoodie Allen's "James Franco." In 2012 Cara joined the Creative Artist Agency where she remains excited to further grow the business, which she pioneered. She is focused on maintaining her position on the cutting edge of music. While she has represented many greats including Tupac and Public Enemy, her roster is continuously evolving with recent signings such as Iggy Azalea, MAGIC!, Waka Flocka, Rita Ora and Pusha-T, amongst others.


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One Beale is on the board. In its first week of condominium sales, the $175 million development has netted almost $17 million in unit reservations. Of the 68 "Phase 1" units released for sale by developers Carlisle Corp., 16 have now been spoken for. These units are in the North Tower of One Beale.
Five of the 16 units are penthouses, including all of the three-bedroom penthouses, which range in price from $1,730,000 to $1,840,000. Seven penthouses remain in the North Tower.
Of the units available currently for sale, sizes range from 1,300 to 4,380 square feet, with price tags from $554,000 to $1,840,000. A second phase of condominiums looks to be launched in the next few weeks.
"The success of our initial sales effort reflects the strong interest this project has garnered since it was first announced," project manager Chance Carlisle said in a statement released by Carlisle Corp. "Residents of One Beale will enjoy an elegant and metropolitan lifestyle with the services of a four-star Hyatt Regency and Spa at their fingertips and a quick walk from all that downtown Memphis has to offer."
The One Beale sales center, at 263 Wagner Place, right next to the site of the development, gives prospective buyers an idea of the level of comfort and glitz once the building opens its doors, projected for 2010. The sales center features fully designed, gawkable model rooms (see Feature Story, page 26) and an interactive tour. You can also get an idea of the view of the Mississippi River One Beale promises future residents — although the vantage is decidedly earthbound at present.
For more information on One Beale condo sales, call 271-2325 or go to www.onebeale.com.
On Friday, August 3rd, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will host the 2007 Neighborhood Leaders Conference at the MLGW Training and Development Facilities at 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange. The conference, called "Protecting Yourself and Your Neighborhood," will teach concerned citizens a number of strategies for improving their homes, their neighborhoods, and their communities. The opening, plenary session of the conference will examine ways to reclaim neglected and abandoned properties, particularly with the aid of the Memphis Police Department, the Attorney General's Office, and the Environmental Court.
Workshops planned for the conference include how to start a neighborhood watch program, ways to avoid predatory lending, how neighborhoods can better work with realtors in marketing neighborhood homes, ways to avoid foreclosures in your neighborhood, technology and crime prevention, and tips for energy-saving improvements in the home. There will also be a lunchtime presentation on the new MLGW electronic bill.
The conference is open to the public; registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and sessions run until 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Call 528-4322 for reservations and more information. ■ — GA


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Dutch Reformed Church Marken
The Dutch Reformed church on the island of Marken is a national monument, a triple aisle, pseudo-basilica. The church was added to the monument register on 1st July, 1983. The church was built between 1903 and 1904 to a design by A. H. L. Kups. The design itself, however, dates from 1896.
The interior
The ceiling is in the form of a barrel vault resting on four cast iron pillars. Where the ship has a barrel vault, the aisles however have flat ceilings. The aisles are separated from the nave by arches. In the ship, three 17th century chandeliers hang from the ceiling.
The church is open to viewing from May to September from 10:00 – 17:00 hours.?
Sunday at 10:00 o'clock
Five ships' models hang in the ship, and are well worth seeing. The ships are the following types: two herring boats from 1600 and 1890, one of the two is called d'Kaars – a steam logger – a 1957 botter and a 1959 anchovy barge.
ContactHervormde kerk Marken
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Committee on Safety
AASHTO Liaison
Kelly Hardy, Senior Engineering Program Manager for Safety
AASHTO Liaison
Kelly Hardy, Senior Engineering Program Manager for Safety
The Committee on Safety Annual Meeting has been will not be held in Richmond, Virginia, in May 2020. The next in-person meeting of the committee will be in 2021.
During the week of May 11, 2020, the committee will hold virtual sessions to enable committee discussion and to allow subcommittee work to continue. Below is a schedule for the virtual sessions – there will be two sessions each day at 11:00 AM Eastern 2:00 PM Eastern. Information on registering for the GoToWebinar will be posted shortly.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety (SCOHTS) Strategic Plan establishes the vision and mission of the Committee and is based on the AASHTO Strategic Plan. The six goals are focused on supporting the AASHTO vision of being a catalyst for organizational and technical excellence in the realm of highway safety.
What is the Highway Safety Manual?
The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) introduces a science-based technical approach that takes the guesswork out of safety analysis. The HSM provides tools to conduct quantitative safety analyses, allowing for safety to be quantitatively evaluated alongside other transportation performance measures such as traffic operations, environmental impacts, and construction costs.
Visit http://www.highwaysafetymanual.org for more information.
AASHTO Reauthorization Policy Theme 1: Promote Safety
"The Highway Safety Improvement Program's pre-FAST Act flexibility is returned for public awareness, traffic safety enforcement, emergency services, and safety research for experimental efforts for up to 25 percent of total HSIP funding."
Committee on Safety General Purpose Statement
The Committee on Safety shall focus on the advancement of multidisciplinary approaches to eliminating crashes, particularly those resulting in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads in the United States and in locations where roads interact with other modes. The committee shall serve as the technical and policy resource on transportation systems safety for AASHTO, and in this role will coordinate with other Association committees and support Member Departments' safety performance initiatives. The AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan shall guide the activities of the Committee on Safety. Members should come from both policy and technical levels within the Member Departments, and will represent the multidisciplinary approach to safety performance, including experience in engineering, enforcement, education, emergency medical service or incident response, and the use of data-driven safety evaluation, analysis and diagnosis to identify and address the need to reduce crashes. Primary focus areas of the Committee shall be strategic safety planning, programs and policies, road and facility users, effective countermeasures, safety performance and data analysis and evaluation, workforce development, research, and local road safety. The Committee will coordinate with other AASHTO committees and external organizations on issues of joint interest, such as workforce development, data, and operations. The main functions of the committee will include research exchange of information on current practices, and implementation of new strategies and practices, and research results. Key themes of committee discussions and initiatives will include innovation and technology, performance measures, safety culture and multidisciplinary partnerships that accelerate progress toward goals. The Committee intends to address safety issues on non-highway modes as needed, and may establish subcommittees to focus on these modes.
Committee on Safety Leadership
Chair: Mike Tooley, Montana DOT
Vice Chair: Vacant
Secretary: Beth Alicandri, FHWA
AASHTO Staff Liaison: Kelly Hardy
For more stories on transportation safety, subscribe today to the AASHTO Daily Transportation Update, the AASHTO Journal and Transportation TV!


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- Subject: Profiling Concrete
- Subject: Acid Stain
- Subject: SS DYE-namic
- Subject: Rainbow Stain
- Subject: Solvent Based Acrylic Sealers
- Subject: Water Based Sealers
- Subject: enPOXY
Subject: Profiling Concrete
What is profiling and how do I know it is right?
Profiling is etching, grinding, shot blasting or scarifying a concrete substrate which allows greater adhesion for film forming products: water based stains; overlays' sealers and coatings.
Will straight Surf Prep profile a floor good enough for a coating or overlay?
Yes, but refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for specific profiling instructions prior to use to determine the recommended CSP for a particular system.
Will Surf Prep clean efflorescence off sealed colored concrete without having to reseal?
Only if the efflorescence is on the surface. Otherwise the sealer needs to be stripped to remove the efflorescence.
Why do I have to worry about preparation of my floor?
Preparation of the slab is crucial to the performance of an overlay or a coating. If the concrete is not profiled enough then the overlay or coating may not have enough surface area for a durable bond. It may and eventually fail.
Is there a difference between existing concrete preparation and new concrete preparation?
Depending on the coating, there could be slight differences. Refer to the manufactures technical data sheet to find the best prep for the coating you are applying.
Subject: Acid Stain
How soon can I acid stain after my concrete has been poured?
The manufacturer recommends waiting the full 28 days for the concrete to cure. If you want to stain sooner, work with dilution rates on samples starting with 10 parts water to one part stain.
Why is my concrete coming out orange?
This is a typical reaction when the acid stain is applied to a floor to early or too strong. It is called burning the concrete.
What do I dilute the acid stain with if it's too dark?
Dilute the acid stain only with water. Several tests are recommended to determine the shade that is desirable.
What will adding calcium do to the staining of my concrete?
The stain will still take. The problem comes in when you seal it. The sealer may entrap the salts and minerals resulting in a blush under the sealer.
How does adding a waterproofer affect the stainability of my concrete?
Adding waterproofer to the concrete can keep the stain from penetrating and reacting.
How clean does the concrete have to be before I can seal?
Give it what we call the white glove test. All residue from the stain needs to be cleaned off and dry before sealing.
Can I use all the colors outside?
All colors can be used outside. However, the blues and greens tend to fade in direct sunlight and if there is a moisture issue under the slab or in the slab, they can turn black.
Can I use acid stain on a vertical concrete surface?
You can use acid stain on vertical surfaces. Keep in mind that the acid stain is not heavy bodied and when applied vertically it will run. The way around this is to start from the bottom and work your way to the top.
Will the wash water stain other areas where it runs off?
Yes the residue is still active. If the acid is not neutralized prior to cleaning, it will stain other areas.
How long after I rinse can I seal?
A good rule of thumb is to wait about 24 hrs. for the slab to dry. This also depends on the ambient temp and the porosity of the concrete. A floor that was cleaned using a automatic floor scrubber and a minimum amount of water will have absorbed less water than a floor repeatedly cleaned with a mop and bucket so may be sealed more quickly.
I am getting white areas under my sealer, why?
This could be one of two things or a combination of both. Either surface moisture is being trapped under the sealer and/or salts and minerals (efflorescence) being forced to the surface by moisture which is then trapped.
I pulled up my carpeting and there is glue, paint and nail holes. Do I need to do any thing first?
First thing, remove the paint and mastic because this will prohibit the stain from reacting. Check with the manufacturer to see what they recommend for this. As for the nail holes, it adds character. If you can live with them, then leave them. If you can not, fill these with a cementitious patch and do a microtopping over the whole area that you are going to stain. Otherwise, the patched areas will stain completely different.
There are areas that stained lighter on my floor, why and how do I fix it?
This is due to the finish of the concrete. The difference in finishing techniques decides how the stain will take. Open and porous areas will stain darker. Tight finished areas will stain lighter because the stain cannot penetrate a tight, closed finish as easily. You can darken them with either the SS Rainbow Water Based Stain or the SS DYE-namic.
Can I apply acid stain to integral colored concrete?
Yes, but consider the base color of the concrete. Our color samples are based on gray concrete. Testing is very important.
I applied my acid stain to my floor and nothing happened, why?
First, if the finish is a hard trowel finish, the stain may not be penetrating the surface. Also, chemicals such as; muriatic acid or waterproofer could have been applied which keeps the stain from reacting.
I applied my acid stain and it just went to powder with no color?
The acid stain is not reacting due to the stain not penetrating the surface. It could be due to the fact that something is in or on the surface.
Subject: SS DYE-namic
Can I use any sprayer to apply SS DYE-namic?
No, it can only be applied with a sprayer that is specifically made to spray and hold up to acetone.
Can I paint SS DYE-namic on?
It is possible but it is also likely to leave brush marks and streaks.
Can I use SS DYE-namic over acid stain?
Yes, either before or after acid stain.
Can I use Rainbow over SS DYE-namic?
How much ventilation do I need to apply SS DYE-namic ?
Acetone is highly combustible – extinguish all ignitions sources and ventilate. This means turning off all pilot lights and not using power equipment that may create a spark.
Subject: Rainbow Stain
How do I prepare my concrete for water-based stain?
The preparation of the slab prior to applying the water based stain is critical. Preparation of the substrate should be in accordance with the ICRI Guideline No. 03732 with a minimum of concrete surface profile (CSP) of 1. This will ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free of grease, oil and sealers, and open to receiving the SS Rainbow System.
What is profiling and how do I know it is right?
Profiling is the act of opening up the surface of the concrete enabling coatings to better adhere to the surface. If a substrate is not properly profiled it may cause de-lamination of stains and sealers.
What is the best way to apply Rainbow Stain?
The preferred method is to apply with an HVLP (high volume low pressure) sprayer.
I applied the stain with a pump up and the colors have sifted and it now looks green. What happened?
The color has separated because it was applied to heavy. There are various pigments put together to make up the color and they all weigh different. The lighter ones tend to rise to the top.
Subject: Solvent Based Acrylic Sealers
How should I maintain my inside and outside concrete?
Inside it is recommended to use a maintenance wax such as the cherry wax once every three or four months in your high traffic areas. Outside, a maintenance wax is not recommended. To maintain the sealer check with the manufacturer for their recommendations. A mild soap and water should do, and reseal as needed.
How soon after I pour concrete can I seal it?
The solid content of the sealer, is going to determine the amount of time you have to wait before sealing. The lower the solid content, the sooner you can seal. Read all manufacturers recommendations and tech data before applying.
Why do you use SS Supreme 2500 first then SS Supreme 3000?
The SS Supreme 3000 is not a stand-alone product. The solid content is too high for it to bond to the concrete by itself.
Why do I have to wait for 28 days to use SS Supreme 3000?
The SS Supreme 3000 is a 30% solid sealer. It is not breathable. Therefore, it will not let any moisture through. It traps it and makes the sealer blush.
How soon after I acid stained my concrete can I seal?
Once all residue from the acid stain is cleaned off and the slab & has had ample time to dry. 24 hrs, is a good recommendation.
How do I apply the sealer?
Rolling the sealer down with a ¼" or ½", hard plastic core roller is recommended. Some can be sprayed and back rolled depending on the solid content of the sealer.
My sealer is bubbling after I applied it, what can I do now?
More than likely, the sealer was applied too heavy. Another thin coat of the same sealer should solve the problem. Also, for contractors, a light mist of xylene can also be used.
My sealer is turning white at the edges. What's wrong and how do I fix it?
The sealer turning white is a clear indication of moisture or efflorescence. The sealer can be stripped; a densifier can be applied, cleaned up, and re-sealed.
My sealer is flaking up. What's wrong and how do I fix it?
Moisture and contaminants are the main reason for sealers flaking. Stripping and re-sealing would be suggested.
My sealer is really dull and scratched up. Do I need to reseal it?
On an interior floor, applying SS Cherry Wax, SS Cherry Wax Plus or SS Cherry Wax Matte will rejuvenate the shine. Outside, re-sealing with the same sealer, is the best option.
My sealer is fish eyeing, how do I fix this?
Fish eyeing is normally caused by contaminants. Remove the coating by grinding, stripping or other suitable methods and clean the substrate prior to recoating the area.
Why should I use a solvent based acrylic if it so soft?
It's the most user-friendly product that delivers the most desired look.
Can I put solvent based sealer over water based sealer?
No. Solvent based sealers are too active chemically to topcoat over the coating that presently exists on the floor.
Subject: Water Based Sealers
Can I put water based sealer over solvent based sealer?
Can you use the SS EpoSeal 20 and SS EpoSeal 38 at the same time?
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Join Heifer International on November 17th for National Take a Hike Day and you can be a part of the solution to hunger and poverty. As part of Team Heifer, every $60 you fundraise plants a grove of trees that provides a source of food and income to a hungry family and at $120, you impact two families AND earn a Heifer tech shirt to wear for your event. You can hike anywhere convenient for you, or you can join Heifer International for a supported hike at Sam Houston National Forest (beginning from the Stubblefield Campground) from 8 am – 12 pm on the 17th. You can choose your distance and every fundraiser earns a custom hiking patch! Together we CAN end hunger and poverty AND care for our earth.
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She joined the firm in 2000 and completed an Ilex Paralegal course in 2005. Gillian has been an Accredited Police Station Representative since 2008 and is often called to represent clients at the police station.
Gillian prepares criminal defence cases from our Brighton office. She works closely with Crown Court trial advocates and prides herself on her evidence gathering and reputation for building strong and successful cases. Calm and unflappable, Gillian offers a reassuring presence to her clients when they most need it.
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The Somali Australian Business & Professionals Incorporated (SABPI) is organizing the first international tech and entrepreneurship conference in Australia. The first International Conference will bring industry experts from across the globe – entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, ecosystem supporters, bankers and up-and-coming startups to share their experiences and expertise in developing the entrepreneurship ecosystem and their innovation journey.
The conference is showcasing a brand of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial Somalis as contributing members of our society and the world and celebrating those who are leading the charge to grow the next generation of global thinkers, successful entrepreneurs, Somali business brands in fashion, finance, media, sustainability, lifestyle and recreation. The 2017 Entrepreneurship and International Conference Convention will discuss critical challenges and opportunities for startups and SMEs, business and investment opportunities.
The conference will take place next weekend in Melbourne. Visit their website: SABPI 2017. We have recently shared a video done by SABPI. Watch it below.
Could this be the biggest tech and entrepreneurship conference organized by Somalis in Australia? We think so! 11 days from now, the Somali Australian Business and Professional Inc. known as #SABPI is hosting an international conference that will bring leading Somali entrepreneurs and tech giants from Europe, North America, and Australia in Melbourne! If you are in Australia, you should attend it! Go to: http://www.sabpi.org.so/ #SomaliAustralian #Tech #Entrepreneurs #AllThingsSomali
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The bathroom used to have just a standard, plain, chrome-colored towel bar similar to this:
We wanted to make the bathroom user friendly for the girls, so Judd built them a shelf with towel hooks. He also painted it Dove White. Then, I purchased some picture frames from Target and dry brush painted them with Bubble Gum pink acrylic paint. The framed photos identify whose towel is whose.We picked up some pinkish-red towel sets from Target in Lollipop Red.
Not pictured, is the plush blue bath rug I picked up at JC Penny's home store several months ago which matches the blue in the shower curtain.
I really need to buy a new camera. This looks like the towels clash with the curtains, but they don't. Hopefully, you get the general idea. Easy changes upgraded and personalized what once was a boring standard bathroom.


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The Nissan GT-R has been known as a super car slayer on the drag strip. After all, it's known as 'Godzilla'. The Audi RS6 Avant is sort of an enigma. It's a wagon that offers all kinds of capability yet it packs a potent V-8 engine that gives it incredible performance. So, which one is faster.
In one lane, the Audi RS6 Avant churns out 553 bhp and 516 lb-ft., which is good for a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds and 189 mph top speed. The Nissan GT-R spits out 562 bhp and 469 lb-ft. of torque and has a 0-62 mph time under 3.0 seconds. Both have all-wheel drive systems providing loads of grip as well.
Sounds like the GT-R can bury the Audi RS 6 in a drag race right? Wrong.
In fact, in each of the three drag races the Carfection team performed, the Audi dominated with ease.
That grocery-getter doesn't sound so bad now.
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Facial pain. That's a symptom that migraine sufferers know all too well. It's also what Dr. Sara Crystal completed her fellowship in at Montefiore Headache Center. Well, "Headache and facial pain" to be exact.
When we asked her how she got on the "headache and facial pain" track, she told us about her time working as a physical therapist outside Chicago. "Working with patients after stroke and brain injury, and seeing how the brain recovers, fascinated me."
It was that fascination that motivated her to go to medical school, complete a neurology residency, and start treating patients at the New York Headache Center. On top of that, she's also Cove's Medical Director.
Here's more about her background, in her own words:
I received my undergraduate degree in physical therapy (from the University of Illinois at Chicago). I worked for three years as a PT before starting medical school at Rush University in Chicago. I completed my neurology residency at NYU, serving as a chief resident, and then completed my fellowship in Headache at Montefiore/Albert Einstein.
My interest in neurology was sparked when I was working as a physicial therapist. Working with patients after stroke and brain injury, and seeing how the brain recovers, fascinated me. As a neurology resident, treating patients with headaches in my clinic was the most rewarding type of encounter, because many of these patients walked out with immediate relief.
Migraine can occur without head pain. This is called acephalgic migraine, also referred to as silent migraine.
"What is causing my headaches?"
"Blame your parents." The cause of migraine is genetic, but triggers, which lower the threshold for developing an attack, vary from person to person.
Try to learn about your personal triggers so you can minimize exposure, particularly when you are most vulnerable. Keeping a diary can be very helpful.
The information provided in this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not rely upon the content provided in this article for specific medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns, please talk to your doctor.


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I am already totting up more exhibitons to see on future London trips, and Bookhound and I will definitely be scheduling in Writing Britain : Wastelands to Wonderlands opening at The British Library today and running until September 25th, for our Summer Day in the City. I travel up and down to London solo many times through the year, but we try to fit in a together day every so often too.
And I feel an affinity because the last I heard the British Library were archiving dovegreyreader scribbles for future reference material... heaven help anyone trying to find their way around it all, and on checking the archive for the first time ever, because I had completely forgotten that fact, they do seem to have 198,600 entries about us, which seems enough to keep any poor student busy in 2112.
Team Old Ways are busy reading their copy of Robert Macfarlanes' book The Old Ways and readying for their walks which they will be introducing on here very soon, and having just finished the book I can see how well this exhibition will segue into that reading.
Examining how our landscape has shaped our literature feels like a natural extension to Robert Macfarlane's quest to see how landscape has shaped ourselves, and with it comes a reminder that not every writer had such a 'religious or reverent response to the countryside,' this according to Genevieve Fox in her exhibition preview.
One hundred and fifty works will be on display and the range sounds awesome from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to Angela Carter's Wise Children and everything inbetween and including first editions, original drafts and author's notebooks.
Genevieve Fox suggests the notebooks will be like entering a writer's inner landscape, though if you looked at mine you could be forgiven for thinking you had the map inside out. I keep notebooks with me constantly for quotes I see that I want to remember, but know I will have forgotten even where I saw them five minutes later, and for ...er... conversations I might hear...or for taking notes when I am at a literary event (this is often as much to keep me awake during that early afternoon slot as it is to make sure I offer all of you a reasonably accurate account) and for notes when I am wandering around the places I visit. I haven't always been such an avid notebooker but I am very conscious of the danger of remembering things that I may never have actually seen and that wouldn't do at all. And then Bookhound will take it off me and do a sketch so I am now insisting that he has a sketch book with him at all times because what could be better than a resident artist.
This being me I can't just accept that a notebook is a notebook plain and simple and leave it at that, I have to customize them with my 'love' of the moment. The first one is almost full, the next one is ready and waiting. I think you can all probably work it out... from my Angie Lewin year to my Eric Ravilious one.
I absolutely have to go if only to see George Eliot's manuscript for Middlemarch, which was on display for years but then suddenly disappeared. I always used to marvel at the thought that George Eliot wrote it by the light of a candle or perhaps oil lamps and with a scratchy old feather or something, and with hardly any crossings out.
Returning to the British Library, the exhibition will be thematically arranged bearing in mind that it is not always nature that inspires, so the industrial revolution will have its place... Rural Dreams, Industrial Muse, Wild Places and Waterlands, Cockney Visions and Beyond the City, whilst The Thames will feature as a character in its own right, so I am excited to see what that will draw into the displays.
There are plenty of events running alongside the exhibition including one with Robert Macfarlane on June 26th and I see a Bloomsday event on June 16th you very lucky London people. Robert Macfarlane will be at Port Eliot this year so I am hoping to lure him along to the dovegreyreader tent with the promise of a cup of tea and cake served by the catering corps (Bookhound and the Weatherman have put in a request for an urn this year.)
Please do report back if you see the exhibition or get to any events, we'd all love to know more....is anyone planning to go??


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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2016 – Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris has received the October NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his leadership and dedication to mentoring at-risk youth throughout the community, the NBA announced today. The award recognizes an NBA player each month who best reflects the passion that the league and its players share for giving back to their communities.
Kaiser Permanente and the NBA are honoring Harris for his widespread efforts to positively impact the lives and health of youth through active mentorship. Harris created the Tobias Harris School of Business Mentoring Program with assistance from the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Matching local high school students with mentors from professional sports, business and education, the program provides students with consistent resources and academic support for their continuing education and professional development.
Recently, joined by teammate Marcus Morris, Harris helped lead a panel during a private town-hall meeting to engage athletes from Detroit's professional sports teams, community leaders, local law enforcement and youth groups. The candid conversations explored ways to improve relationships between law enforcement and communities, and is part of the NBA and NBPA's efforts with teams and players to build stronger, safer communities.
Additionally, Harris participated in the Seeds of Peace basketball camp this past offseason, bringing together hundreds of teenagers and educators from places of conflict, particularly the Middle East, in an effort to empower a new generation of global leaders. Harris also partnered with the Yes We Can Community Center and UAS Inc. to help young athletes and their parents navigate the college scholarship process. The initiative included four days of training sessions to improve their basketball skills and fundamentals.
"It's important to give back to the community and make an impact with youth most in need of guidance," said Harris. "In a world where more leaders are needed, mentorship is the first step to try to effect real change."
Before Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics, Harris will be presented the award during an oncourt ceremony. The award honors the standard set by NBA Legend David Robinson, who improved the community piece by piece. In addition, Kaiser Permanente and the NBA will donate $10,000 on Harris' behalf to Feeding Children Everywhere.


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The realm of video marketing may be new to some, though it has recently become a wildly popular platform. People can watch videos a lot faster now-a-days. Educate yourself with regard to video marketing by reading this article, and take advantage of the opportunities that video marketing provides.
If you're thinking of making a video for marketing, make sure it's kept short and gets to the point quickly. The majority of people aren't going to watch long videos; therefore, you need to provide them with the desired information quickly. If you believe that you are going to need some extra time to explain a feature of your product, then consider creating several videos to do this rather than one. This helps people be able to digest the information you're presenting them better.
Don't be intimidated by the concept of video marketing. It is not hard to come up with a video as long as you have a camera. Perhaps you might demonstrate how a product is made or you might just do a simple demonstration of how it works.
You should make as many videos as you can. You should regularly make videos so that people come to expect something new from you when they are on your site. As you cover more topics, you'll attract a wider audience.
The content of your video plays an essential role in its success. You can spend thousands of dollars on fancy equipment and the latest technology, but it will all be for naught unless you use it to create interesting and exciting content. People will watch and share a video as long as the content is excellent. However, try to get the best quality video camera you can to make a video of good quality.
Video marketing is pretty simple. You just need to learn the right information. After doing that, you should be pretty confident your marketing campaign will be successful. Now, get out there and get started!Copyright 2014 , All rights Reserved.


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Yu Zhengwen posted a topic in EducationThis is my first post, hope I've posted in the correct section. So I've recently gotten into Evernote and its power I am a student. I would like to use Evernote to organise both school and personal stuff. For school, I have subjects like biology, physics, math, etc. Then I do some personal projects like programming and playing with my Raspberry PI, stuff like that. I want to use Evernote to organise them. I did it with a notebook for school and personal then using tags to organise, but I want to have a consistent layout in my task management app, which is Wunderlist, I use it extensively already and most of my tasks are on there. However it only allows me to organise tasks into folders which contains lists and I am unable to replicate my setup in evernote. I would like to be able to find individual projects. (I have many History projects and would like to go to them easily..) I also need a method to archive projects or at least organise the notes by year Can someone give me a suggestion? Thanks


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14 cats before and after adoption
January 13, 2017
We believe that true love and care can transform anyone — even those who were found in a garbage can or a shoe box. LikeAble collected 15 touching photos of cats that are still alive because of human love. Look at the gratitude in their eyes!
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Renewable Energy in Lakeview, Oregon
Lake County, Oregon is taking steps to become the nation's first county to offset all of its fossil fuel emissions with renewable geothermal, solar, and biomass energy.
Lakeview, Oregon is set in a fire adapted landscape, where managing and preparing for the constant possibility of wildfire impacts all decision-making. The timber wars of the 1980s and early 1990s effectively shut down the adjacent Fremont-Winema National Forest, four of the five sawmills were forced to close, and over 800 jobs were lost. Over the next decade, the forest became increasingly fire prone and the community faced conflict and poverty.
In 1998, county leadership invited Sustainable Northwest to assist them in bringing together 100 environmentalists, scientists, federal agency personnel, timber industry staff, and community members to do what many thought was impossible: talk to each other and find a solution that worked for all involved. We worked hand in hand with local leaders to convene and facilitate dialogues over the next few years, ultimately resulting in the formation of Lake County Resources Initiative and the Lakeview Stewardship Group, a forest collaborative dedicated to restoring and maintaining the ecological well-being of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, while deriving sustainable economic benefits from its resources.
The community sought to revitalize its forest industry through the creation of jobs driven by the need for restoration, especially in the face of emerging landscape-level threats such as climate change. However, the difficult forest health and economic circumstances that faced Lake County would not be relieved with remnants of its traditional logging economy; something else had to fill the gap.
Lake County Resources Initiative set out to define a different vision for the region. They recognized and valued that their county has been bestowed with natural resources well beyond the trees and grasslands that supported its traditional forest products and ranching industries. Sitting atop the Abert Fault Line, geothermal energy is prevalent across the landscape, and the regional climate provides for some of the most consistent sunlight in the nation. Furthermore, fuels reduction in the forest and residue byproducts from the local mill resulted in tremendous amounts of waste wood that served no immediate purpose, but grew in size each year.
So within the Oregon desert, this relentless community built the foundation for a new natural resource economy; and set an audacious goal. Lake County is attempting to become the nation's first county to offset all of its fossil fuel emissions with renewable geothermal, solar, and biomass energy. And if Jim Walls has anything to say about it, you better believe that they're going to get there.
Leading the Charge
Jim Walls is a cowboy, and not metaphorically or like the wooden caricature that greets you as you enter town. When you add up the boots and hat, he's seven solid feet of booming voice that will be happy to talk to you about the local timber market right after he feeds his horses. But ask him about recent advancements in solar panel technology and watch his eyes really light up. Jim Walls is also the Executive Director of Lake County Resources Initiative, and the man who many would call the shepherd of Lakeview's bold new future. At the invitation of local leaders and with support from Sustainable Northwest, Jim took the helm at LCRI in 2001 to help lead the community out of its darkest hour. The community had fallen into a state of conflict stemming from the near death of the regional timber industry when 4 out of the 5 local mills closed, and hundreds of jobs were lost.
Under Jim's watch, LCRI emerged from the previous decade's conflicts with the goal of promoting local workforce training and sustainable economic development in the county. They've worked in collaboration with environmental groups and timber businesses - former adversaries during the timber bust - to preserve the ecological and economic functions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, assist local contractors in doing business with the federal government, develop creative landscape monitoring to measure their progress, and now are the driving force behind Lake County's renewable energy push. Without on-the-ground technical assistance and guidance from LCRI, it is improbable that Lake County would have made such tremendous progress in the last decade. But it's also the intangible benefits that make LCRI, and other community-based organizations, so critical to rural community resiliency. Change is about more than project management and politics; it's also about generating a spirit of entrepreneurship and open-mindedness to catalyze innovation at the most fundamental level.
More than the Trees are Green
In rural areas like Lake County that lack access to natural gas, more expensive sources of energy like heating oil and electric heat are used in facilities and homes. As a result, the cost of thermal energy (i.e. heating and cooling buildings) is well above average. Institutional facilities like hospitals, schools, and prisons are especially vulnerable to rising fuel costs, as they consume significant amounts of energy. So when Lake District Hospital conducted a massive renovation in 2011, the addition of a geothermal heating system for the facility was an obvious choice. Similar work has been done down the street at Warner Creek Correctional Facility, which also uses a geothermal system, and the next stage of this process will be a retrofit of the outdated boilers at four local schools. This work is possible due to a $1 million geothermal energy retrofit grant available through President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and a unique venture between the town of Lakeview, the school district, and the hospital. This project has created a district heating system that is already saving the hospital $100,000 a year in reduced heating costs. By fall of 2013, the town hopes to have geothermal energy supplying the heating and cooling needs of the school district, estimating additional annual savings of $50,000. These savings are nearly enough to hire two teachers, a substantial difference in a school district of 700 students facing potential budget cuts.
The county is also exploring woody biomass projects to not only fulfill its energy needs, but also to improve forest health. Forest restoration treatments in Lake County have resulted in massive amounts of small diameter wood byproducts that have no immediate value. Without an alternative purpose, they are often burned in the forest or simply left in piles, exacerbating the risk of uncharacteristically negative wildfire. However, this material can be burned to generate both electricity and heat, and the added value can help offset the costs of restoration treatments to conduct more work. The local sawmill also produces massive amounts of wood residue that could feed a biomass facility. To date, political and financing hurdles have prohibited biomass energy developments in the county, but the desire to pursue them has not waned. Long-term goals may include a district energy system to supply the electricity and heating needs of downtown Lakeview. The potential for cost-savings, job creation, and energy security from reduced fossil fuel demand in the county are tremendous.
To learn more about Lakeview's timber history, the role Sustainable Northwest played in helping create Lake County Resources Initiative, and the inspiring progress local leaders in Lakeview have made toward a carbon neutral renewable energy future, read the full story: The Cowboy.


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The town of Bel Air in Harford County, Maryland, is a growing Baltimore suburb. As the population has increased, so has the need for more drinking water.
Hallaton is pleased to be part of the environmentally-sound, long-term solution to increase the potable water capacity for Bel Air residents. In order to provide a 100-day supply in case of a drought or emergency, Maryland American Water Company has constructed a new 13-acre, 90-million-gallon capacity water impoundment. The impoundment was constructed in 2018 and went into full service in 2019.
First on the East Coast to Install Bituminous Geomembrane (Coletanche ES4 HFA)
Allan Myers contracted us to provide and install the impoundment's liner system during the summer of 2018. The exciting part of this water containment project was installing a different type of geosynthetic geomembrane—Coletanche ES4 HFA, which is a bituminous geomembrane manufactured by Axter Coletanche. Currently there have only been a select number of projects in the United States where this material has been installed. Continue reading


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This project called for a complete renovation and upgrade of this Albuquerque landmark. DRB Electric was the general contractor for the Design/Build development.
DRB has received this prestigious award from the Associated Builders and Contractors annually since 2002.
has rated DRB Electric one of the Top 25 woman-owned businesses in New Mexico (based on total revenue) annually for nearly a decade.
Finalist in 2004, Award Winner in 2005
DRB was one of three winners in the For-Profit Business category, 2006
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Denise Baker was named Number One "Top Performing CFO" in a Small Private Company, 2008
Denise Baker was named one of 30 "Women of Influence," 2010
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The Trucker 1 is one of the truckers who was seen at The Slaughterhouse. He was a friend of Red Barclay.
He, Red Barclay and one other unnamed trucker were eating together at the restaurant, when Homer challenged Red to a beef-eating contest. Red won the contest, but suddenly died of beef poisoning, leaving behind a truckload of artichokes and migrant workers to be delivered to Atlanta. As Homer, Marge, and the three truckers were standing outside the restaurant, mourning Red's death, the unnamed trucker puts his hand on Red's truck and said that Red had never missed a shipment in 38 years. When Homer heard this, he decided to drive Red's truck to Atlanta.
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Getting rid of pests inside your home can be pretty daunting. While it may seem like they will never go away, there are several methods that you should consider. The following article is full of tips that will help you take your home back from all of the pests that have been living there.
Mix equal parts of sugar and borax together for an all natural pest control. Place the concoction into a glass jar and punch holes in the lid for a reusable container. Sprinkle the all-natural product along the outside of your house. Ants will be attracted to the concoction and will carry it back to their nest effectively ridding your home of ants.
One of the things that you can do to reduce the amount of pests in your home is to check the exterior of your home for colonies of ants or bugs. You can exterminate from the outside first, as this is generally where the problem will start from before it comes in your house.
If you want to avoid attracting small rodents, bugs and other pests, you want to be careful what you leave sitting around. Make sure that food is put away into containers and stored properly. Also make sure that crumbs are cleaned up and garbage is put away. A lack of attraction will surely keep those pests away.
Be sure the screens in your home are in good repair to keep out flying pests. Such screens are great for preventing the entry of flying insects, but they also keep crawlers out too. If you have any holes in your screens, fix them so the bugs cannot get in.
Stink bugs are persistent pests, so focus on your outdoor area to help eradicate the problem. Keep your bushes trimmed and make sure that firewood is stored well away from your home. Thirty feet from the dwelling is appropriate, if you have the space. In addition, the firewood needs to be kept just off the ground (about six inches).
Make your own inexpensive ant traps using boric acid and sweet liquid. Mix a couple of tablespoons of boric acid powder into a cup of honey, molasses, or simple syrup. Pour the mixture into bottle caps or shallow plastic lids. Place these traps in areas where you have seen ants, but keep them out of the reach of children and pets.
Your pets are a big source of bug infestations in your home. Not only can your pets bring in fleas and ticks from outdoors, but their food is a food source for bugs as well. When the animals are done eating, pick up their food. Keep the area where the animals eat clean as well.
While you may have been living with pests in your home for quite some time, there are ways that you can get rid of them. It may take a little trial and error to finally get rid of them, but it can work. The tips here will help you take your home back.…


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Sun, Feb 12, 2017
Giving That Pleases Jesus
Sermon preached in Faith PRC (Jenison, MI) by her pastor, Rev. C. Spronk, on the occasion of the installation of two new deacons.The message has these parts: 1. The Example 2. The Lessons
Duration:44 mins 57 secs
This sermon may also be heard on Faith PRC's Sermonaudio channel.
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TUI Trains Its Sales Agents Locally
- The tour operator collaborated with local resorts to bring 26 sales agents to the destination to bolster the Manchester and London flights via Thomson Airways.
Tour operator TUI has been busy in the promotions department since the inauguration of the London and Manchester direct flights to the Vallarta-Nayarit International Airport. Their most recent undertaking was a FAM trip for 26 of their sales agents to the destination.
The agents, who work in different branches of the company, toured the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta as a training exercise in order to increase sales to the region, thus bolstering the direct flights that began in May via Thomson Airways.
The agents enjoyed the area's iconic synergy of luxury and nature during their stay, which extended from December 6th through the 11th.
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) was invited by the organizers to hold a presentation for the sales agents in order to share in a direct and simple manner the many reasons why British tourism would enjoy the region.
A highlight of the presentation was bird watching, a favorite pastime of the English and one of the Riviera Nayarit's top attractions thanks to its many endemic species and flocks of migratory birds that come to winter in its forests.
According to TUI, the objective of this trip was to expand the knowledge and consciousness of the products and brands so that this firsthand experience of the destinations would generate more confidence from clients during the sales process, as well as allowing the salespeople the opportunity to share the new information with their colleagues who were unable to attend.
It's important to note that the flights from England to the destinations have been very popular with the British public and areas adjacent to the United Kingdom.


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Can Telehealth Get More Musicians to Seek Medical Advice?
The following article is presented in association with BetterHelp,There is no doubt that many in the music fraternity aren't getting timely and quality medical help, especially from a mental health perspective. One only has to take a look at the long list of songwriters, singers, and others in the music fraternity who have ended their lives or attempted suicide, in recent memory, to see that the mental healthcare delivery system is lacking.
With each death or reports of hospitalization after an overdose, for instance, there is often public outcry. There is a general feeling that more needs to be done to increase access for at-risk individuals or to make them more comfortable in wanting to get medical help or mental health advice. And while the response is usually louder for musicians and other celebrities, the situation among the wider population isn't much different.
The truth is that there are numerous reasons why people might not be getting help or may not have easy access to treatment to counter what they are going through mentally or physically. Whatever the reason, many simply don't get treated. According to this Very Well Mind article, 37% of adults with depression receive no treatment all.
Sometimes people don't seek help because of the stigma attached to their illness, especially mental health issues. They fear that going to a psychiatrist will alert the world that they have a condition, and believe they will be looked down on. Yet another reason why many don't get the help they need is that they live in rural areas. In recent years, medical facilities in small towns have been closing down for one reason or another, resulting in residents being far away from diagnostic and treatment facilities.
With that said, telehealth is a fast-rising alternative that can drive musicians, and people in general, to "see" the doctor. Telehealth, sometimes referred to as telemedicine (virtual doctor consultations), involves getting medical help via the internet or telephone. Here's how it works.
Accessed through computers and telephonesWith smartphones now the norm and internet access continuously rising, telehealth services are available to most people who might need it. Consultations can include video chats in real time, live chats, text messaging, email, and even telephone calls.
From the comfort of your homeApart from medical emergencies which, obviously, require hands-on care, it is possible to receive professional support for almost any common ailment without leaving your home. Telehealth services, therefore, allow you to access basic healthcare, including mental health advice, from within your comfort zone, reducing the need to go out in public and sit for long periods in waiting rooms.
Easy and discreetFor people, including celebrities who might have concerns about their health conditions being leaked to the public domain, the discreetness of telehealth makes it a desirable alternative. Telehealth platforms such as BetterHelp are not only geared towards increasing healthcare access to the general population, but also maintaining a high level of confidentiality, as well as ease of use.
So, can telehealth services get more people to seek medical help and advice? It would certainly seem so, as more and more people are logging on to BetterHelp and other telehealth platforms to connect with professionals. And that is great news for all our songwriter friends and musicians.
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So for the next 12 working days (taking us up to the 22nd the last royal mail posting day) we have the Has Bean 12 days of Christmas for you, This is going backwards 12 days, not the traditional 12 days after Christmas (any excuse really to post).
This will involve a new coffee each day, to help you find inspiration for the perfect coffee for Christmas day. Some old favourites, some very new and exciting coffee that will become firm favourites I am sure.
So today on day 8 we have the sister of day six in the non peaberry version of …
Celebes Toarco Tana Toraja Kalosi Typica AA Washed
's a long time since I've been able to find a Kalosi that I've been happy to stock, in fact over two and a half years, then two came along at once.
Sulawesi (Celebes), was influenced and controlled by the Netherlands from 1605 until World War II. In 1669 the Dutch East India Company took control of the trade in Sulawesi. The Dutch built Fort Rotterdam in Ujung Pandang (now Makassar) in the mid 1600's and not until 1905 they finally gained control of the whole island becoming part of the Dutch state colony of the Netherlands East Indies. The Dutch East India Company was in control of coffee production in Indonesia during most the 1700's and introduced Arabica Coffee (Typica) to Sulawesi in 1750.
Indonesian coffee has traditionally been processed with the Giling-Basah method, or wet-hulled like Sumatra. In 1976 TOARCO, a Japanese-Indonesian joint-venture, introduced to Sulawesi the traditional washed-process, similar to Central America.
Toarco owns the Pedamaran Plantation at 900 – 1,250 m.a.s.l. and purchases wet-parchment (at 40% moisture) from small producers at 1,200 – 1,800 m.a.s.l. Coffee is trucked to Pedamaran Plantation immediately and coffee gets dried on patios at their mill facilities. If a producer wants to sell their parchment coffee to TOARCO they need to get certified to their standards as far as selective-picking, storage, transportation, moisture levels, etc. Farmers are issued ID cards that allow them to sell their coffee at various purchasing points in the Tana Toraja region during the market of the week. This lot comes from those small producers at the higher altitude areas rather than the plantation.
Most of the coffee produced in Tana Toraja is S795 variety, a Typica hybrid. This proves once again how important the variety translates in the cup. Indonesia has a great deal of Catimor, a Robusta-heavy x Arabica hybrid, but Tana Toraja has kept high-quality varieties.
In the cup expect a full body, with Black Jack sweets, and a strange lychee acidity that finishes with an Opal Fruit (Starburst for the kids) purple sweets (but not overtly sweet).
Location: Pango Pango-Perindingan, Tana Toraja
Altitude: 1,200 – 1,600 m.a.s.l.
Soil Type: Volcanic
Type of shade trees: Various
Rainfalls in mm/year: 4 700 Main crop from September to March; fly crop from June to July
Picking method: manual
Drying method: sun-dried at special open air concrete floors
Varietal: Typica


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There are things that we can do and can't do. Then there are things that we might be able to do but would be extremely efficient if a professional did it. Wedding make up, getting a haircut for a special occasion and a commercial event are some great examples for that. Out of these, commercial events are the most important aspect. Why? Since it could make you millions or lose you millions. That's why you shouldn't take chances.
Here are 5 reasons why you should hire a professional function planner.
- They know what works and what doesn't
When you\'re thinking about all the possible venue ideas on your own for the big event, they would have the experience and the knowledge to cut off several unsuitable venue ideas the moment you state your purpose. Skilled corporate event planners Brisbane knows what works and what doesn't. Hence, this cuts off too many ways that will simply not be as effective as you want it to be and you won't have to do it in the trial and error method.
- Years of professionalism
When years of experience aids a service provider's professionalism, it is the single most important characteristic of them. That's since they have seen how the world have changed over the years and adapted their companies as they were progressing. This mentality allows them to serve you in such a customized way that no one will be able to recreate the spectacular vibe you disperse in your event, no matter how much they wanted to.
- Extremely cost effective
Function planning professionals know how to be economical. That's because it is typically one of the requirements that their clients ask them for. If you\'re working on a budget, hiring a professional agency is your best shot. In doing so, you can try employing promotional models Adelaide too. They don't bring only the beauty to the table but a skillset full of tactical and influential approached that will anyone interested in the products or services to have the highest possibility to purchase.
- Be free of responsibilities
Depending on the scale of the trade show, the responsibilities that you'll have to carry would vary. But on the special day, would you really want to run all over the place trying to fix things, even if you had your company employees doing the work for you? No. That's why you can give yourself a break when you hire true professionals.
- It's worth it
It's your business and there are so many people depending on you. On the top of that, you should be smart enough to make the right and timed decisions; this is one and it is totally worth it.
- It's worth it
- Be free of responsibilities
- Extremely cost effective
- Years of professionalism


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The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), in partnership with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has embarked on an ambitious project to initiate universal bicycle education in Alexandria City Public Schools. A recent needs assessment found that "poor diet and exercise [are] problematic, especially among children" in the City of Alexandria. "Research shows that kids who move more aren't just healthier, they also tend to do better academically…" We ask you to consider joining us in providing Alexandria youth with education that will enable them to be more active and develop life-long healthy habits.
Our near-term objective is to raise a total of $9,000 by Friday, September 9th for bikes, helmets, teacher training, and bike storage to enable safe biking education this fall for about 150 3rd graders at MOunt Vernon Community School, our Bicycling in the Schools pilot project school. To date, we have raised more than $4,000 from Alexandria businesses and BPAC members and friends; with your help, we can achieve our fund raising goal, i.e. an additional $5,000 by September 9th.
You can learn more about the project and donate here: https://www.razoo.com/us/story/Walking-And-Biking-Fund, or mail a check, payable to "The Walking and Biking Fund of ACT for Alexandria", to
ACT for Alexandria
1421 Prince Street, Suite 220
Alexandria, VA 22314
Attn: John Porter for The Walking and Biking Fund of ACT for Alexandria
Please consider joining us in enabling Alexandria youth to learn safe bicycling this fall by helping us raise an additional $5,000 by September 9th.


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Congratulations! You've gotten through the door and landed yourself an interview.
Now, you must sell yourself. Close the deal by demonstrating why you are the best choice to meet the employer's needs.
Last year, Entrepreneur published a list of interviewing mistakes to avoid that I think offers a good place to start — but I don't think it covers everything. That's why I'd like to share some additional mistakes you want to avoid:
1. Not Managing Your Arrival Time
Rehearse the route to the interview in advance. Practice at the same time you'll be going for real, as that will allow you to see what traffic conditions are likely to be on the day of your interview. Allow extra time for delays, accidents, full parking lots, busy check-in desks, slow elevators, etc.
2. Not Dressing Properly
Dress one level better than the employees. If they wear business casual, you wear jacket and tie, a pantsuit, or a blouse and skirt. If they wear jacket and tie, you wear a suit or dress. After you get hired, you can wear the jeans, shorts, and flip-flops like everyone else.
3. Not Maintaining Eye Contact
The interviewer should be concentrating on your answers, not questioning your interest. Put on your game face and shut out all else.
4. Not Having a Confident, Professional Handshake
The handshake is a lost art in our current age of hugs, high-fives, and fist bumps. Practice with a friend or family member until comfortable.
5. Not Finding a Common Interest Over Which to Bond
Find something that you have in common with the interviewer. Check their bio/profile on the corporate website, LinkedIn, and/or Facebook pages before the interview. When in their office, look for books, trophies, desk ornaments, plaques, photos of pets, or other signs of mutual interest you could use to break the ice.
6. Not Taking Notes
When you sit down, take out a pad and pen to write down any comments or notes. This will communicate your level of interest to the recruiter. Even if you doodle or never take any real notes, you'll be ready.
7. Not Having Questions Prepared
Show respect for and an interest in the company by preparing ahead of time a few questions about the business or its recent mentions in the news. All your questions should be about the company, not yourself!
8. Not Asking For the Job
Don't take anything for granted. Even seasoned politicians know to introduce themselves, shake hands, and ask for your vote.
9. Not Writing a Thank-You Note to Every Person You Met
Email is good, but handwritten is better. Send separate notes to the receptionist, administrative folks, human resources staff, and interviewers — basically, everyone you meet. Each of them will share feedback about you, so don't forget anyone.
10. Not Following Up on Your Status Weekly
If the interviewer gives you a specific date or range of dates for follow-up, be patient. If not, then it's fair to email or call the office to check on your progress and reiterate your interest.
Ferris Kaplan is founder of Best Of You Resumes.


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For four hours, educators from around the United States (even all the way from California!) worked in hands-on, interactive, relevant, and engaging stations and sessions.
In my 15-minute session, I focused on two strategies that have worked well in my classroom: CSET and FAQS. CSET is a writing strategy designed to help students embed relevant quotes into their writing to support their claims. FAQS is a method used to break down writing prompts into manageable and accessible parts for students.
After that, I was able to share my personal magical stories from my experiences with teaching which led to our activity with the magic of teaching box. Each participant created their own magic of teaching box in which they put items in it that helped make their teaching magical. In my box, you will find pom-poms, flashlights, tablecloths, glow sticks, strobe lights, and letters/gifts from my kids. Why? All of these things help transform my lessons all the time and make G115 a bit more magical.
The Keeping the Wonder Workshop was incredibly magical from start to finish, and we cannot wait to have the next one! :) One of our attendees said, "Not one minute was wasted at this workshop. I was able to get something from each station and lesson, and it was clear the presenters had spent time in developing the material presented. The handouts were especially helpful. This workshop was about collaboration and creativity— the presenters were so generous in the information shared and material provided to help the participants shape the lessons learned into the best fit for their classrooms."
Check out Jenna's (@doccopteaching) post here :)
If you have any questions or would like to make any suggestions for our future events, please let us know in the comments or on our IG @keepingthewonder! :) We are very excited for what's to come. Stay tuned!


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During recent years various EU programmes and projects that deal with the topic of energy efficiency in the building stock have been launched. Please find below a first listing (to be expanded and updated):
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) is the main EU's tool for funding action that promote energy efficiency, the rational use of energy sources and the use of new and renewable energy sourses. A key element of the Intelligent Energy for Europe (IEE) programme is energy efficient buildings. Its aim is to tap into this energy saving potential with innovative measures designed to raise the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
A report documenting 48 projects on energy efficiency in buildings funded by the IEE Programme can be downloaded here.
In the current funding period (2007-2013) housing is eligible to the ERDF in the new Member States. more


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