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October 5, 2016
Volume 12, Issue 10
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Mark Matteson publishes his Sparking Success EZine Street newsletter on the first Wednesday of every month. The next newsletter will go out on November 2, 2016
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Born to Run, Dying to Forgive
by Mark Matteson
I left home at 17 and never went back. I was a freshman in college, working three jobs and playing basketball on a scholarship I had worked hard to earn on my own. I earned it with thousands of hours practicing my moves and shooting free throw after free throw. Basketball was my salvation, my religion, and my magnificent obsession. All I needed was a voice to sanctify my mission, echo my emotions, and validate my purpose. The year I graduated from high school, the voice I was looking for appeared on the covers of
the same week! The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, had arrived. He sang what I was feeling. His new book,
Born to Run
, came out this week. Bruce's honesty, authenticity, and ability to write shines through.
His new album,
Chapter and Verse
, also debuted this week.(He is the penultimate marketing maven!) The most haunting tune is "My Father's House." It's no secret that Bruce's father, a bitter, unsuccessful alcoholic, tormented his son. Bruce turned to music as his salvation. Over the last fifty years as a songwriter, guitar player, singer, and band leader delivering his legendary four-hour concerts, he has few equals. Now he can add best-selling author to his impressive list of accomplishments. He offers something powerful and cathartic: perspective. In his new book he writes:
Those whose love we wanted but could not get, we emulate. It is dangerous but it makes us feel closer, gives us an illusion of the intimacy we never had. It stakes our claim upon that which was rightfully ours but denied. In my 20s, as my song and my story began to take shape, I searched the voice I would blend with mine to do the telling. It is a moment when through creativity and will you can rework, repossess and rebirth the conflicting voices of your childhood, to turn them into something alive, powerful and seeking light. I'm a repairman. That part of my job. So I, who'd never done a week's worth of manual labor in my life...put on a factory worker's clothes, my father's clothes and went to work.
It's clear Mr. Springsteen has found some peace, some closure, some forgiveness.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.
-Mahatma Gandhi
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
We all make mistakes. Mistakes are forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.
-Bruce Lee
Hating people is like burning down your own house to get rid of a rat.
-Harry Emerson Fosdick
In 1953, Marlon Brando's breakout role was as a motorcycle gang leader in the film
The Wild One
. When asked what he was rebelling against, he replied,
What do ya' got?" Resentment and anger are habits of thought. They are an attitude. They are a way of life that ultimately shortens it.
It's taken me years to learn that I am powerless to control others. Moreover, I cannot stop them from doing things they choose to do. Let them take responsibility and the natural consequences of their behavior. Resentment will do nothing but tear us apart inside. No one ever found serenity through hatred. What if you were to make it a policy to have no grudges? Hostility keeps us tied to the abuses of the past. Seek compassion. Look beneath the surface. Understand that person deserves respect and unconditional love. Hate the behavior, but love the person.
Forgiveness is no favor. We do it for no one but ourselves. We simply pay too high a price when we refuse to forgive. Lingering resentments are like acid eating away at us. Reliving and rehearsing old grudges and wounds robs us of all that is precious. Shame and guilt never liberated a single spirit. Self-righteousness never softened a heart. Can we afford to perpetuate such self-destruction? Surely we can make better use of time and talent?
Now, when a client or friend is tangled up in a web of resentment, I ask them a simple question,
How is that working for you?" So forgive and move on. Move on to better and brighter things. Life is too short to Be-Little.
I lost a good friend five years ago. Ron Haight was 53. He and I went all the way back to the first grade. He would make me laugh in class and I would get in trouble. He seemed to always avoid the wrath of the teacher. We became friends when we were 11 years old, playing baseball for Gus Cooper. The night before I went into the military in 1976, Ron stopped by my parents' house to wish me well. I think he thought I was going off to war. I assured him it was just to Texas for basic training and I would be home for Christmas. Ron was thoughtful like that. He was smooth, very bright, loyal, and kind. Death makes life precious. It reminds us that this journey ends eventually for each of us. To quote Jim Morrison, "No one here gets out alive." How true. We just don't think it will happen to us. Here are some of my thoughts on the things Ron Haight taught me. I hope they help you.
Heal any old wounds from your past. Forgive and forget. Let it go. When someone passes away, it's too late.
Reach out to old childhood friends and get together with them on a regular basis, just to reminisce and laugh about past misdeeds.
Hug your kids. When I told my youngest son, Evan, about Ron's passing, he stopped, gave me big hug, and told me he was sorry about my friend.
Take the time to relax, slow down, and take in a sunset, a baby's smile, or a dog running on the beach with reckless abandon. If you are not careful, you'll miss it. They are the little joys of life.
Take that exotic and expensive vacation you have been dreaming about. Do it. You never know. If you put it off, you might not ever get to Australia. That would be a shame. Everyone should get to see kangaroos boxing. It was my trip of a lifetime.
Laugh every day. Look for and find the funny in life.
Do what you love and you will never work another day in your life. Ron was in the roofing business for over 40 years. It was his vocation and his calling.
Stop hanging around negative people. Anchors aweigh.
Live every day as if it were your last; one day, you will be right.
When something good happens, write it down. Take lots of pictures. When a loved one or an old friend is gone, it will help you remember the good times you had. Life is short. Seize the day.
Bruce Springsteen gave me permission 40 year ago. I was "Born to Run". All these year later, he is doing it again because now I am "Dying to Forgive."
Make it a great day-unless you have other plans.
A client recently suggested I add music and movies to the
"Of the Month"
feature in my e-zines. So, here we go. The Songs and Movies thematically match the content of the e-zine. I hope you enjoy this added bit of value.
Mark Matteson gives over 75 presentations each year. Book him now to secure the inspiring message that will spark your group's success! To watch Mark's demo video, go to:
. Call 206.697.0454 or e-mail him at
SONG of the Month
My Father's House
" by Bruce Springsteen
Rob Sheffield writes in
Rolling Stone
, "You can hear how the scared kid who sings the Nebraska nightmare ballad "My Father's House" isn't so far from the hungry-hearted husband and dad of "Wrecking Ball" or the Nineties deep cut "Living Proof."
MOVIE of the Month
Field of Dreams -
This 1989 classic has valuable lessons about loss, regret, and forgiveness. It's also a film for the whole family. If you haven't watched it in a while, maybe it's time to see it again.
BOOK of the Month
Born to Run
By Bruce Springsteen
With disarming candor, The Boss tells his own story. He shares the story of the personal struggles that inspired his best work, and shows us why the song "Born to Run" reveals more than we previously realized. It's more than a must-read for devoted fans; it's also for the dreamers and the driven everywhere.
To purchase a copy of my newest e-book,
How to Have Your Best Year Yet!
Recently published on Amazon, simply
click here
. It's only $6.95. Thank you.
Mark resides in Edmonds, Washington and takes great pride in the fact he flunked high school English. To watch Mark's demo video, go to:
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California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor's Guide
California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor's Guide explores and celebrates a unique western landscape. A rugged country of enchanting beauty, the Eastern Sierra lies at the junction of the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert. The heart of this vast region is the eastern slope of the Sierra, extending from the 14,000-foot ramparts of Mount Whitney to the glacier-scoured peacks west of Mono Basin. No other area of North America encompasses more dramatic mountain and desert scenery, and this guidebook is the ideal companion for discovering its diverse natural history and fascinating human past. California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor Guide features more than 100 scenic and historic destinations. Some of the renowned landmarks and natural wonders it covers are Mount Whitney, Mammoth Lakes, Devil's Postpile, Mono Lake, Bodie ghost town, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

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The 15 Best James Hudson Taylor Quotes
James Hudson Taylor lived from 1832-1905 and founded the Christian missions organization called China Inland Mission. From a young age, Taylor had a special burden for the evangelism of China. He would eventually spend much of his life ministering in China, influencing hundreds (if not thousands) of missionaries to follow the Great Commission by partnering with him in God's work.
Through a systematized evangelization plan, culturally appropriate dress, and a variety of avenues for reaching the Chinese, Taylor ministered in China trusting for God's provision and strength and died leaving an inspiring legacy to many.
We pray that the memorable quotations from Hudson Taylor shared below are an encouragement to you in your pursuit and service of God.
The 15 Best James Hudson Taylor Quotes
"God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on him." — J. Hudson Taylor
"Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply."― J. Hudson Taylor
"When I cannot read, when I cannot think, when I cannot even pray, I can trust."
― J. Hudson Taylor
— Leadership Resources (@lri_missions) September 4, 2013
"All God's giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on God being with them."― J. Hudson Taylor
"I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize that He is able to carry out His will for me. It does not matter where He places me, or how. That is for Him to consider, not me, for in the easiest positions He will give me grace, and in the most difficult ones His grace is sufficient."― J. Hudson Taylor
"There are three stages to every great work of God; first it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"It does not matter how great the pressure is. What really matters is where the pressure lies — whether it comes between you and God, or whether it presses you nearer His heart." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"If I had a thousand pounds China should have it- if I had a thousand lives, China should have them. No! Not China, but Christ. Can we do too much for Him? Can we do enough for such a precious Saviour?" ― J. Hudson Taylor
"It is not so much the greatness of our troubles, as the littleness of our spirit, which makes us complain." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"God's work done in God's way will never lack God's provision." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"it is no small comfort to me to know that God has called me to my work, putting me where I am and as I am. I have not sought the position, and I dare not leave it. He knows why He places me here-whether to do, or learn, or suffer." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"I am no longer anxious about anything, as I realize the Lord is able to carry out His will, and His will is mine. It makes no matter where He places me, or how. That is rather for Him to consider than for me; for in the easiest positions He must give me His grace, and in the most difficult, His grace is sufficient." ― J. Hudson Taylor
"In nothing do we fail more, as a Mission, than in lack of tact and politeness." ― J. Hudson Taylor
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Juventus are reportedly preparing to land a marquee signing for their midfield in 2019, with three star names said to be on their radar.
The Bianconeri have landed seven consecutive Serie A titles prior to this season, and got their campaign off to a winning start last weekend with Cristiano Ronaldo making his debut.
SEE MORE: €100m-rated Chelsea summer target set to deal transfer blow to Maurizio Sarri
The Portuguese superstar will undoubtedly have been brought in not only to help extend their domestic dominance but also to end their wait for glory in the Champions League, and they certainly look strong this year to make an impression.
However, the Turin giants are seemingly not content yet as Tuttosport report that the midfield is still set to be addressed with three names being put forward. Adrien Rabiot, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Paul Pogba are all said to be in their thoughts.
It comes after Claudio Marchisio departed last week which leaves a void in the Juventus midfield. With Rabiot's contract set to expire next summer, the 23-year-old would undoubtedly be the less expensive option.
Nevertheless, both Milinkovic-Savic and Pogba have proven their quality in Serie A, the former with Lazio and the World Cup winner in his previous spell with Juventus, and so perhaps if the opportunity opens up to sign one of them next year, they will be the priority.
Pogba sparked speculation over his future with comments made earlier this month after suggesting that he wasn't entirely happy at Old Trafford, as per The Guardian, and so it remains to be seen whether or not he'll seek a potential reunion with Juve next summer.
While that remains unclear, what is certain is that Juve are seemingly in a position to continue to move away from the competition in Serie A, while continuing to put the pieces in place to put themselves in a position to compete with the best in Europe too.


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Bush sorry over Berlusconi Insult – 7/8/08 at G8 Summit
The White House has apologized to Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi for a briefing describing him as a political "amateur" who is "hated by many".The "insulting" biography was included in a press kit distributed to reporters travelling with President George W Bush to a meeting of world leaders in Japan.
He was "one of the most controversial leaders" of a country "known for governmental corruption and vice".
Only last month, Mr Bush visited his old ally, calling him a "good friend".
The four-page description of Mr Berlusconi had been taken from the Encyclopedia of World Biography.
Berlusconi has been a staunch supporter of Bush's war in Iraq
Via Reuters
Bush summons Canadian leader with a "Yo Harper!" - 7/7/08 at G8 Summit
At a G8 summit in 2006, Bush landed ally Tony Blair in some trouble by calling out "Yo Blair!"


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As always, we are pleased to welcome Kathryn Tickell back to The Maltings Theatre. Her last visit was in 2011 with her exquisite Northumbrian Voices project. Now she returns with an exciting new ensemble that brings together Folk and Classical worlds with an irresistible combination of players and instruments.
Kathryn is the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria.
The Side channels their diverse musical experiences into a powerful new sound and stay true to the spirit and essence of Kathryn's own Northumbrian folk tradition whilst unleashing the talent and creativity of each individual musician.
Evocative slow airs that could break your heart move seamlessly into life-affirming jigs and reels. Accordionist Amy Thatcher storms into a clog dance; Kathryn's dizzying rapid-fire piping contrasts with the richness of Louisa Tuck's cello; and Ruth Walls's sparkling harp playing melds it all together.
Come and join us for a very special evening in the company of Kathryn Tickell and The Side.
Kathryn Tickell - Northumbrian pipes, fiddle
Ruth Wall - harp
Amy Thatcher - accordion, clog dancing
Louisa Tuck - cello
Suggested age 8+
1h30m + interval
Facebook: Kathryn Tickell
Twitter: @kathryntickell
Video: The Kathryn Tickell Band at the Proms
"Tickell explores her own style of razor-sharp, expansively influenced acoustic folk with great vivacity....spotlighting her dizzying, rapid-fire piping" – BILLBOARD
"To say that Kathryn plays pipes is like saying that Shakespeare was a bit of a writer… one of the true stars of our music" – LIVING TRADITION
More about the musicians:
KATHRYN TICKELL is the world's foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist, recipient of the coveted Queen's Medal for Music, and current BBC Folk Awards "Musician of the Year." Highlights of her 25-year career include three appearances at The Proms, two TV documentaries about her work, 14 albums, and collaborations with Sting, The Chieftains, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Andy Sheppard and many more.
AMY THATCHER is an accordionist and clog dancer that has worked with Kathryn on various projects including 'JigHop' a multi-genre spectacular commissioned for the 2012 Olympics celebrations. Amy is also a member of The Shee and The Monster Ceilidh Band.
Classically trained Scottish harpist RUTH WALL performs as a soloist and in some of the most exciting ensembles and bands (Goldfrapp, Fitkin) as well as working extensively with composers, orchestras, electronic and visual artists.
LOUISA TUCK is principal cellist at Royal Northern Sinfonia (the youngest principal cellist of any UK orchestra) and also performs regularly as a soloist and with the RPO, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the John Wilson Orchestra.
Biography: Kathryn Tickell
Kathryn Tickell is the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes, a composer, performer and successful recording artist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria.
Kathryn also works collaboratively across many genres, making her work contemporary and exciting. She first took up the Northumbrian smallpipes at the age of nine, learning in the traditional way from shepherd musicians in outlying hill farms near her home. All the elements of landscape, weather and stories of the people that lived and worked there were part of her childhood.
Kathryn's personal evocation of this is heard through the traditional tunes and songs that she brings to audiences all over the world. She has released 14 of her own albums to date and has also recorded and performed with Sting, The Chieftains, The Penguin Café Orchestra, Evelyn Glennie, Andy Sheppard and many others.
Kathryn's BBC Proms commission for London Sinfonietta, Muzsikas and Folkestra was premiered in 2008. Then in 2009 she received the Queen's Medal for Music. Celebrating Sir Peter Maxwell Davies' 75th birthday in 2009, Kathryn worked with the Nash Ensemble, performing "Kettletoft Inn", the piece he composed specially for her.
As the Artistic Director of Folkworks, the folk development agency for the north east, Kathryn provides artistic leadership and inspiration for Folkworks programmes and is also the founder and Director of Folkestra, the north east's dynamic young folk ensemble.


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At InPrint Munich, running from 10 – 12 November, Hapa, at stand D61 in hall A6 of the Muich Trade Fair Centre will feature Hapa's Universal Label Printer.
Universal Label Printer (Universal LP)
The Universal LP, the fully digital, UV DOD piezo inkjet system for high-precision inset printing, is ideal for the CMYK, or spot-color, plus white printing on blank or preprinted roll-fed substrates, including transparent materials. The system prints web material up to 340 mm in one to six colors at a maximum speed of 54 meters per minute. Thanks to its adjustable web-tension control, printed materials leave the machine production ready. Its modular concept allows for the addition of components and options, accommodating needs-based upgrades. In addition, the Universal LP has a remarkably small footprint.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
5 comments:
- Meghan said...
Post that deliciousness!!
- Tuesday, 31 August, 2010
- aarastas said...
Truly this stuff tasted just like Fentons toasted almond. The Jersy we'd perfected some time ago, and the caramel sauce will need a tweak or two to get the consistency right.
Usually it's me that "ruins" a good treat by learning how to make it at home. Half the fun being the going and getting it. But this time it was Sarah. And I don't think she minds cause Fentons is quite a trip.
The Jersy is easy though usually it's to taste so I'm guessing on measurements:
Whip heavy cream ~1cup
Malt ~2tbs
Chocolate Syrup ~till sweet enough
- Tuesday, 31 August, 2010
- Unknown said...
Here's a link to for the ice cream recipe. Next time I'll double it as it only made a half batch for my big ice cream maker.
- Tuesday, 31 August, 2010
- Meghan said...
Yea! Now I just need to talk Marsha into an ice-cream maker! Do u like yours? Where did u get it? :) thanks!!
- Thursday, 02 September, 2010
- Unknown said...
We got it when we got married. It's nothing fancy...probably came from target or something like that :)
- Thursday, 02 September, 2010


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Amarin announced Wednesday that it has named its first chief commercial officer, Mark Salyer, previously of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Salyer, who officially joined the drugmaker Monday, was EVP and GM of Teva's respiratory business.
Salyer joins Amarin as it awaits results from a pivotal trial, REDUCE-IT. The study will reveal whether fish-oil pill Vascepa reduces cardiovascular events like heart attacks in patients with high triglycerides who are already taking a statin.
See also: Drugmakers face challenges marketing new heart drugs
Building on the success of Vascepa — regardless of whether there's positive data on the horizon — is his current remit, Salyer said. "We have a great story to tell with or without the data." He noted that Amarin's "landmark results" are set to arrive sometime in 2018.
"We need to start planning for success now," he said. "It's not something you start executing two weeks prior to the results."
See also: What to expect in wake of the Amarin ruling: more truthful off-label talk from pharma
Vascepa saw sales of $44 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared to $32 million in the same three-month period a year ago.
For Salyer, the jump from managing Teva's respiratory portfolio to leading Amarin's commercial activities comes down to the culture at his new destination. "I've been so impressed by the people here," he said. "The depth of knowledge here is excellent — and in a relatively small organization. That's rare to find in pharma these days."
See also: Amarin launches unbranded triglyceride info site
When asked what he's learned through a storied career in pharma, Salyer stressed "to listen more, to really "spend a lot of time listening to what customers have to say." To that end, Salyer said his main focus at Amarin will be to "build the business through a community of people."
His philosophy on teamwork is simple: "Hire wicked-smart people and devise a strategy with those people. When the strategy is clear, execution becomes the strategy."


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Spectacular world premiere of the movie Australia in Sydney with Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Baz Luhrmann, Keith Urban, Jennifer Hawkins and many more celebrities walking the red carpet at Event Cinemas, George Street.
It was one of the longer waits and definitely the busiest premiere I have been to. I made sure I left work earlier that day to get a good spot to take some photos.
Arriving in George Street, I immediately noticed they blocked of the whole street for it and had built stands at the front of the cinema complex for fans to sit. Considering the weather (rainy) and the crowds outside the complex I figured I would try my usual spot inside.
Luckily it didn't take too long to find a good spot…. I just had to wait a long time for the first guests arrived.
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Important dates
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Deadline for NRO NC nominations
- 30 August 2012
Deadline for all confirmed nominations to be posted on the RIPE NCC website
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Election to fill NRO NC seat at the RIPE 65 Meeting in Amsterdam
NRO NC Nominations 2012
The election to fill this seat took place at the RIPE 65 Meeting in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on September 28 2012. The RIPE community elected Dmitry Kohmanyuk to a three-year term beginning on 1 January 2013. The appointment was to fill the seat being vacated by Dave Wilson, who was elected to a three-year term on the NRO NC that began on 1 January 2009.
About the NRO Number Council
The NRO NC was established in October 2004 under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The NRO NC is made up of three individuals from each of the five RIR's service regions. Of these three seats, two positions are filled by the election of nominees from each RIR's service region. These two members of the NRO NC act as individuals and do not represent an RIR or act as representatives of any organisation. One seat is currently filled by Hans Petter Holen and the other by Dave Wilson. Dave Wilson's term expires on 31 December 2012.
The remaining position is filled by each RIR's Executive Council (EC). This individual acts as a representative for the RIR, reporting regularly to their EC. For the RIPE NCC, Wilfried Woeber currently holds this position.


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St Armands Circle - Coffee & CafesAfter taking a morning stroll on the white sands of the nearby Lido Beach, take a short walk over to the Circle and enjoy a healthy and hearty breakfast at one of St. Armands cafes including The Blue Dolphin Cafe and La Creperie Caffe. Each of these cafes offers eggs, ommelettes, waffles, fruit cups, and La Creperie Caffe offers additionally offers authentic French cuisine including breakfast crepes and fine coffees including lattes, cappucino's and expressos.
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The Blue Dolphin Cafe is located on historic St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida and the tropical reaches of Longboat Key. We are an intimate, fun cafe serving breakfast and lunch daily. During the winter season, December through April we are open for Friday evening dinners. Our menu consists of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch fare with daily specials prepared by our Culinary Institute graduates.
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Photography Business Website
When a client is looking for a photographer for a wedding, birthday, reunion, graduation, engagement, or senior pictures, one of the first places they are going to go to is the Internet. Every photography business should have a website where clients can find out how much you cost, and to look at your photography portfolio. A website is definitely a big deciding factor in choosing a photographer. So, what does your website need? How do you make your website user friendly? How do you get clients by putting up a website? First of all, a great way to learn this for yourself is to search for photographer's websites, look at what each of them has, write down things you like and try to look at it from a client's view.
What Does Your Website Need?
Your website needs to have information about you, prices, a portfolio, and contact information. This is usually found on pages like the following:
- Home page: showing off your top work
- About page: telling about your business and you
- Services page: What are your specialties? What do you offer? Families, Seniors, Engagement, or Weddings, etc?
- Galleries or Portfolio page: Share your top pictures, have categories.
- Blog page: Shows your work and your personality as you write about your experiences and give advice as well.
- Contact Us page: Include an address, phone or a contact form.
How Do You Make Your Website User Friendly?
Keep things where people are used to finding them. Don't make your pages hard to find or confusing. It's fun to be creative and different but avoid changing areas of your website that people expect to see. For example, we are used to having a link to the home page of a site on the far left of a navigation bar and a link on the far right to contact the company or owner of the website.
How Do You Get Clients by Having a Website?
Give out business cards with your web address on them. Make sure your portfolio is strong and shows your style. If people like your photography and can afford the price you charge people will contact you and tell others about you. A blog is also a great way to get people to your website. Offer clients advice on what they should wear. Write things you learn and how you notice your photography improving.


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Lest anyone be tempted to believe that President Trump and other U.S. interventionists are intervening in Venezuela because of some purported concern for the Venezuelan people, let's examine just a few examples that will bring a dose of reality to the situation. This latest intervention is nothing more than another interventionist power play, one intended to replace one dictatorial regime with another.
Egypt comes to mind. It is ruled by one of the most brutal and tyrannical military dictatorships in the world. The U.S. government loves it, supports it, and partners with it. There is no concern for the Egyptian citizenry, who have to suffer under this brutal tyranny and oppression.
Saudi Arabia also comes to mind. It too is a brutal and tyrannical dictatorship, also a murderous one. The U.S. government loves it too, supports it, and partners with it. There is no concern for Saudi citizens who have to suffer under this brutal tyranny and oppression.
It is never the people of a country the US regime changes who matter; it is always about the money and the resources.
Do you think for one moment, that the US is concerned about the people of Venezuela, rather than its proven oil reserves?!?
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Jesús González
Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX Latam Holdings
President of CEMEX in South, Central America and the Caribbean Jesús González joined CEMEX in 1998, and has held several senior positions, including Corporate Director of Strategic Planning, Vice President of Strategic Planning in CEMEX USA, President of CEMEX Central America, President of CEMEX UK, and more recently as Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Operations Development. In his current position, Jesús is the President of CEMEX in South, Central America and the Caribbean, and Chief Executive Officer of CEMEX Latam Holdings. He holds a MSc in Naval Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and an MBA from IESE - University of Navarra, Barcelona.
Eugenio Bernardo Barquet
General Counsel of CEMEX Latam Holdings
He joined CEMEX in 2001. He has held the position of General Counsel for CEMEX's Global Corporate Office where he was in charge of issues dealing with administration, real estate, energy, supply, and litigation. He holds a Law degree from the Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City and a Master's degree in International Commercial and Environmental Law form the American University in Washington.
Alejandro Ramírez
President of CEMEX Colombia
He joined CEMEX in 2001. Prior to his current position, he served as president for CEMEX in several countries, including Thailand, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic, and most recently he served as Director for the CEMEX Caribbean Cluster that includes Haiti, Jamaica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Repubic. He began his professional career in Strategic Planning, contributing to the construction of the global company that CEMEX now is. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from Wharton University.
Andrés Jiménez
Director of CEMEX Panama
He joined CEMEX in 1994. After holding several senior management positions in the Commercial and Marketing divisions in CEMEX Colombia and CEMEXMexico, he led the CEMEX operationsin Nicaragua and El Salvador, where hewas a member of the Executive Council and Alternate Director for the Cámara Nicaragüense de la Construcción, VicePresident for the Cámara de Comercio e Industria México-Nicaragua, and VicePresident for the Instituto Nicaragüense del Cemento y el Concreto. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. He participated in a Top Management program at the INALDE School of the Universidad de La Sabana, in Colombia.
Enrique Alberto García
Director of CEMEX Costa Rica
He joined CEMEX in 1992. He held the position of executive assistant to the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CEMEX, S.A.B de C.V. where he collaborated in the Communications, Planning, and Cement Operations divisions in Mexico. He has also led CEMEX's operations in Guatemala, Latvia, and Puerto Rico. He holds a Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from Harvard University.
Yuri de los Santos
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He joined CEMEX in 1995 and has held several executive positions in theConcrete Operations and Commercial divisions in Mexico. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the Tecnológico de Monterrey.
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He joined CEMEX in 1996. He has held the position of Vice-President for Trading at CEMEX global and for the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia regions. He has also held other, management positions in the US and Mexico in the Logistics, Sales, Administration, Aggregates Operations, and Precast Structures divisions. He holds a degree in Industrial Mechanical Engineering from the Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from Northwestern University
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He joined CEMEX in 2001. He has held the position of Chief Operating and IT Officer at CEMEX Egypt. Previously he held the position of Regional Operating Officer of the CEMEX Caribbean Cluster, that includes Haiti, Jamaica, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Dominican Republic; he has also served of Operations Director at the Ensenada plant, and Production Director at the Tepeaca plant, both in Mexico. He holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from UDLA in Mexico and postgraduate certificate in Electronic Communications from RMIT in Australia.
Josué González
Chief Financial Officer
He joined CEMEX in 1988. He serves as Chief Financial Officer for CEMEX Latam Holdings and Director for Finances and Treasury for CEMEX Colombia. Prior to holding these posts, he held senior management positions in Finances and Treasury for CEMEX's operations in Venezuela, Colombia, and the South, Central America, and the Caribbean region. He holds a degree in Administration from the Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas and postgraduate studies in Finances from the Universidad Santa María de Caracas, Venezuela.


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From NFL cheerleader, to local dance instructor, Walton's Ashley Brooks is excited to get the ball rolling at her newly opened dance studio at South Walton Commerce Park
SANTA ROSA BEACH — A dance studio for all ages recently tuned in to the South Walton beat.
Founded by Ashley Brooks, a former NFL cheerleader and choreographer for the Universal Dance Association, South Walton Dance Company officially opened Aug. 2 in South Walton Commerce Park.
For Brooks, the idea first came to her last September when she started teaching dance classes at Thi Bod Fitness in Santa Rosa Beach. Fast forward nearly a year, and she now runs her own studio with seven specialized instructors.
"I always say that if you can envision it and you can believe in yourself, then it can happen," Brooks said. "But it still feels really surreal."
Classes run anywhere from $12-$60 and are offered in styles including jazz, hip-hop and ballet.
"I'm grateful as my students move on to elementary school and beyond, they now have a local dance school and don't have to drive far for quality classes," said Erin Dermond, a ballet teacher there.
She believes the studio offered something for anyone looking to dance. In addition to offering classes, the facility can also be rented out for "birthday dance style parties," she said.
According to Brooks, dancing runs so deep in her blood that her parents claim the first words out of the doctor's mouth when she was born were, "It's a girl, she's going to be a dancer."
After graduating high school, she went on to dance at the University of Kentucky — where she choreographed for the UDA — and then to cheer for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Brooks hopes South Walton Dance Company might become a haven where kids can find their confidence, learn to socialize and express themselves.
"No matter how small you are, you can be powerful in action," she said.
Looking ahead, she plans to eventually create a competitive dance team for interested students.
"With the diverse staff that we have, I feel like as our kids grow, we're going to be able to give them what they need to be able to go to the next level," Brooks said.


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UNCCD regional scientific meetings to prepare for COP9
October 2008 – August 2009
The project plans to hold a high-level scientific meeting during July 2009. This meeting will bring together key players from the scientific field in various disciplines relating to the soil and the earth, with the goal of generating ideas and options that could provide solutions to the needs defined in the ten-year strategy adopted in September 2007 in Madrid at the COP8 (Conference of the Parties). The conclusions of this meeting are to be examined at the 9th session of the Conference of Parties in autumn 2009. After the COP, the most pertinent approaches could be tested in pilot projects.
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The true story of a published author who found her passion for writing, and took it up as a goal to be published with her spouse's support.
A married woman life with a career means a life full of professional and personal responsibilities. But if you have a passion for something, it beats inside you with every heartbeat.
Such was my life. Husband, family and a government job was sufficient to occupy my 24 hours. There was no time for hobbies in the early years of my marriage. But, instances of beauty around me – the drops of rain, the beauty of the sunset, blooming flowers, the earthy smell of rains, romantic songs… all these always lured me away from the practical reality of life and transported me into the world of poetry and romance, that I always loved to pen down in my teenage.
One day, my husband read some of my work that I had written in my free time before marriage. He liked it and for the first time I realised that a reader may like and really understand the emotions I pen down. I sent some of my short fiction work to few magazines.
In the beginning I was disappointed and disheartened as my work was rejected. Whenever I drew a book out of a shelf in a bookstore, I dreamt of my name being printed over such a book one day. I kept on writing short fiction and sending them to magazines.
Soon, some of my work was appreciated and got published. Reviews pushed me more to pen down my thoughts. I began to write down my real life experiences, linked them and fleshed them out with my imagination to create a story. The books I had read helped me frame a story. This passion of writing gripped me so much that I would write on my mobile everywhere and anywhere I got even a few free minutes…at office…at family functions…at home…at social events…just about everywhere!
Soon my story took a shape. In around two and a half years I wrote and rewrote the story many times. Every time it had a different beginning and a different climax. I wasn't a professional writer and hence I lacked the confidence to bring it in front of the world. I had no writer friend either, to whom I could turn for advice. My husband and some close friends found out the ways to publish my work.
I talked to many self publishing firms and got disheartened by their business oriented approach towards my creativity. Finally, I had a talk with the publishers who agreed to publish my debut novel The Soulmates.
It is not just a novel, but my dream. Not just a story, but my real life. Not just a book, but a promise to not drop my pen again due to responsibilities of personal life…ever!
Today, people know me, not just as someone's wife, someone's daughter, a government officer – but as a writer who writes emotion in the most real and simple form possible. It is not to make money out of it, but to express my inner self, and to connect to many hearts.
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Christmas Fair 2018
Sunday 9th December 2018.
12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Villa Pacis Parish Centre.
Make room for Christmas! It's only a few weeks to our Christmas Fair. A chance to get some serious Christmas shopping done with a variety of Fresh Christmas Baking, Festive Treats for the Christmas Table, Christmas Gifts and much, much more.
Enter our Big Christmas Raffle and you could be in with a chance of winning some super prizes just in time for Christmas!
All the usual stalls will be there and we would appreciate your help in providing produce. We would welcome all good quality Bric–a–Brac for our various stalls – Books. Toys, Good quality Bags, Hats & Scarves, Costume Jewellery,
Calling all you Culinary Geniuses! Out with your whisks! All delicious, Homemade Goodies, Mince Pies, Christmas Puddings, Biscuits, Cakes, Jams and Chutneys are welcome. Please remember a list of ingredients for allergy sufferers- all items should be labelled and dated.
Donations can be left at the parish centre and will be accepted up to 12:30pm on Saturday 8th December. (Contact Anne on 087 -7772127 or drop them into the Villa.)
Please do help out in any way you can to make this years Christmas Fair a memorable one. Everyone is Welcome.
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In the forthcoming chapter of Sony TV's popular romantic thriller drama Beyhadh will show some fire drama.
Maya has yet not contacted the kidnappers and she fears as if they could harm Arjun.
Beside this Ayaan & Saanjh are trying to trace Arjun & save him.
It will be seen that in spite working properly and fast Maya gets no reward in jail.
in the meantime she plans to divert jailor's mind & does the drama of fire attack.
Maya shouts fire-fire and the jailor and officers leaves the office in the meantime Maya tries to contact kidnappers but Jailor catches her red-handed.
Maya gets fail to reach Arjun and save him while Arjun's life is in danger.
Will Kidnappers kill Arjun?
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The Miami Herald reports that the Fins may have an interest in Cowboys WR Miles Austin, who will be a restricted free agent on February 27th. Here is the story:
Sources at Valley Ranch say that Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin is likely to get a second-round tender for his restricted free agency, and there may be a team interested in taking him. As no surprise, it's Bill Parcells' Miami Dolphins. The Cowboys gave up their entire top draft picks, 1st and 3rd, and a 6th, to acquire Roy E. Williams so if they could get a second rounder for Austin, they might just pull the trigger.


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📏 The Secret To Growing Taller – by Dr Sam Robbins
I've gotten a lot of questions from guys, wanting to know IF or HOW they can grow taller.
The good news is that you CAN for sure get taller. I've done it a few times with people, especially family members.
However, the bad news is that what you'll discover today, obviously won't work for everyone, especially if you're over the age of 25. But, even if you're over 25 and want to get taller, keep watching because there are certain things you can do and that'll still make an improvement at any age.
Plus at the end, I'll show you 2 simple ways that can make you instantly look 2-3 inches taller. Things I've learned from some of my "shorter" friends.
What Causes Tallness and Shortness
So the first question is, why are some people tall and some are short?
However, genetics will always play a primary role in everything, as does your hormone levels
I don't like to make things complicated or boring because there are lots of various hormones, enzymes, peptides and so forth which all play a role in height. However, the main hormones are Thyroid, Estrogens and Growth Hormone and IGF.
So, let me get right to it.
Why You're Short
In boys, high estrogen levels accelerates the fusing of the bone and stops the growth plates from maturing.
Well, the "short and fat" part is from high estrogen. The "bald and hairy" is from high DHT (dihydrotestosterone). And when both of these hormones are elevated, testosterone levels drop.
Natural Ways To Optimize Your Hormones
Remember, you can't change your genetics, but the correct life-style will maximize or minimize your genetic potential.
The first thing you must do is get quality, deep sleep every night. This is when the majority of your growth hormone is released. Most people, especially growing teenagers, don't sleep enough.
Food – Protein
On average, people are taller these days, than they were a few decades ago. One reason is because we're eating more food.
Because being malnourished, will for sure cause a decrease in growth.
However, you must eat GOOD, healthy foods and NOT eat bad foods. Because most people are eating junk, empty calories and thus, even though they're eating more food, they are not getting enough nutrients — which is slowing your growth.
This means you need to eat a good amount of high, quality protein. Grass fed beef and bison, pasture raised chicken and whole eggs, wild caught salmon and similar foods.
I would limit dairy, because I don't like it and I think milk is for babies and cow milk is for baby cows. Maybe small amounts of yogurt.
Make sure you stop eating junk protein like cold-cuts and pre-packaged foods and fast foods. They are horrible for your health and your growth.
Food – Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are very important, especially for growth. You need insulin to grow and insulin + thyroid + growth hormone = maximum IGF levels, which causes the most growth.
Food – Fats
And let's not forget about fats, they are super important. Fats help produce so many important hormones needed for growth – muscle, brain and bone. Unfortunately, most people either don't have enough fats or they eat junky, unhealthy fats.
Stay Away From Drugs
Smoking, drinking and doing various drugs will not help you get taller and can decrease your potential for maximum height.
Exercise Correctly
Exercise improves your hormones, which will help you get taller. And the less fat you are, the less estrogen your body produces and thus, the taller you can get.
Take Extra Supplements
I also suggest taking extra vitamins and minerals. Such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, a good b-complex formula, vitamin C and D are a good start.
Posture & Confidence
Finally, don't forget about posture. Stand up straight, chest out, shoulders back and look straight. Don't look down and slumped forward. Stand with confidence. You'll for sure LOOK a couple inches taller.
You can also put "lifts" inside your shoes and wear boots or dress shoes, which have heals. The heal + the lift inside the shoe, will easily add at least 2-3 inches to you.
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A humanitarian mission of medical staff of U.S. Air Force reservists and U.S. Army has been in the province of Veraguas from January 26 until February 10 doing several eye surgeries to 246 pre-selected patients by the Ministry of Health of Panama. 174 people have been operated on so far and 70 are waiting for their surgery, which will take place in the next two days.
The mission doctors work together with Panamanian ophthalmologists to examine patients and determine the necessary surgeries, perform ophthalmic procedures with high technology equipment, as well as offer post-operative follow-up to the patients.
This medical mission is conducted at the Luis 'Chico' Fabrega hospital in Santiago, Veraguas. The patients who benefited from the surgeries mostly come from the Ngäbe Buglé region and central provinces. They received free cataract surgeries– opacity in the eye lens – and pterygium – cornea tumor.


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Connecting Dots. A playlist as a map to reach new places.
In this episode we'll show you how even the most precise, perfect and mathematical musical structures of the so called math rock could be as violent, unpredictable and, ironically, out of scheme as punk was as its dawn. Born in the early '90s, heavily influenced by the noise attitude that Steve Albini brought into the alternative scene at that time, math rock quickly grasped the attention of a quite wide variety of fans, proposing a renewed post hc both in structure and sounds. From the breathtaking and intense violence of The Dillinger Escape Plan, to the post progressive rock of The Mars Volta. Then we'll move to the 'trademark' sound of math rock embodied in bands like Giraffes? Giraffes! or Ian William's projects as Don Caballero and Storm and Stress. Our playlist ends with the debut album of the italian based band Oaks, that gathered the heritage of a genre like math rock and excerbated it with their distorted emo feel.
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- The Dillinger Escape Plan – We Are The Storm
- The Mars Volta – Inertiatic ESP
- Giraffes? Giraffes! – When The Catholic Girls Go Camping, The Nicotine Vampires Rule Supreme
- Don Caballero – In the Absence of Strong Evidence to the Contrary…
- Storm and Stress – The Sky's the Ground, the Bombs Are Plants, and We're the Sun, Love
- Oaks – How To Reach Loudly Dan Bilzerian's Summer Party (available here)
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Unlike other companies, Bee Fruity and Nutty toasts its own corn kernels for a slightly salted, savory snack that is sure to satisfy even the most persistent cravings. When reaching for a salted snack, try toasted corn!
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For Bee Fruity and Nutty's Toasted Corn kernels, we first soak whole corn kernels in water. Then we lightly roast them to achieve that perfect crunchy texture. Finally we lightly salt the toasted kernels as they're emerging from the oven to create that perfect snack that keeps you wanting more.
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- Hardware is crafted of iron, stainless steel and plastic.
- Finished by hand in child-safe, water-based paint.
- GREENGUARD Gold Certified. Meets or exceeds stringent chemical emissions standards. Learn more.
- Refrigerator features one fixed shelf.
- Oven has two burners and oven knobs which turn.
- Sink features large sink, handles and tap which turn and a lot of storage underneath.
- Sink is play sink and is not designed to hold water.
- Pottery Barn Kids exclusive.
- Assembly required.
- Recommended for ages 3 and up.
- Fridge: 27 cm wide x 29 cm deep x 81 cm high
- Interior Compartment: 24 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 34 cm high
- Shelf: 24 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 2 cm thick
- Oven: 32 cm wide x 30 cm deep x 48 cm high
- Interior Compartment: 30 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 33 cm high
- Burners: 18 cm diameter, 2.5 cm high
- Sink: 33 cm wide x 30 cm deep x 48 cm high
- Interior Compartment (under sink): 30 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 26 cm high
- Tap: 24 cm wide x 17 cm deep x 16 cm high
- Assembled Weight: 22 kg
- Dust often using a clean, soft, dry lint-free cloth.
- Blot spills immediately, and wipe with a clean, damp, cloth.
- We do not recommend the use of chemical cleansers, abrasives, or furniture polish on our lacquered finish.
Taking care of our customers, employees and our service providers is our top priority.
We continue to follow current guidelines and restrictions set by the Australian government to ensure that we are doing all that is possible for our teams and community to remain protected, while continuing to serve our customers' needs in creating a comfortable and functional home.
As the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in Victoria has escalated and in light of the Stage 3 and Stage 4 lockdown restrictions, we have made the decision to suspend our Deluxe Delivery service statewide. We will continue to deliver our products via Small Parcel, Small Standard and Standard delivery.
Additionally, our Small Standard and Standard Delivery service will no longer provide a room of choice delivery but instead will be delivered into the customer's choice of either their home's first room closest to their door or into their garage.
This change in delivery service was made effective starting 9 July 2020 and will continue until the current guidelines and restrictions are removed. Our delivery service in other states will not be affected.
We offer four types of delivery (Small Parcel, Small Standard, Standard, Deluxe) determined by the products in your order. A product's delivery type is displayed under the "Stock Status" information on each product page online. Delivery charges are determined by your delivery destination and are charged per order. Multiple-product orders are charged according to the product with the highest delivery type. Sometimes products may arrive separately but you will only be charged one delivery fee per order. Also, products delivered separately may be sent via the delivery type of that product rather than the overall order.
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Butler County Loan Limits
FHA Loan Limit $331,760 (Single family residence) / $424,800 (Duplex) / $513,450 (Triplex) / $638,100 (Fourplex)
USDA Loan Limit $251,862
VA Home Loan Limit $0 down up to $3,000,000 / 2 open VA loans at one time $510,400 *(Call 888-573-4496 for details).
USDA Loans
USDA Eligible zip codes in the county are: 36015, 36030, 36033, 36037, 36456
Located in southern Alabama, Butler County is the perfect place to settle down and raise a family. Be sure to attend all of the fun and exciting events in Butler County for some of the most fun you've ever had. To enjoy in all of your favorite outdoor activities, be sure to check all of the beautiful parks and other outdoor areas. Rich in history, Butler County is home to a multitude of interesting historical landmarks. The county was officially formed on December 13, 1819 and was named after Captain William Butler, who fought in the Creek War. The current population of Butler County is 20,265.
Be sure to attend all of the fun and exciting events held in Butler County to truly celebrate like a member of the community. The Butler County Fair is the largest event held in the county, and offers great food, fun games, live entertainment, and more! The Butler County Fair also features a flower show, carnival rides, dancing, and more. Featuring a fireworks display, parade, and more, Celebrate America is the perfect festival for celebrating America's Independence. Old Time Farm Days celebrates the history of Butler County with tractor rides, basket making, quilting, and many other demonstrations! Celebrate Halloween with a tour of the Greenville Haunted Firehouse.
Come see all of the beautiful outdoor areas in the county to enjoy in all of your favorite outdoor activities. Sherling Lake is the perfect place to enjoy in all of your favorite aquatic activities, including boating, swimming, rafting, and more! Sherling Lake is home to a multitude of different fish species, making it a favorite of local fishermen. Enjoy a nice picnic or a relaxing walk along the shores of Sherling Lake. The forest around Sherling Lake is home to one of the most beautiful campgrounds, which features all of the camping amenities you would need.
Be sure to check out all of the interesting historical landmarks in the county for a true view into the history of Alabama. The W.S. Blackwell House is a historic home that was built in 1930 and still stands in the county seat of Greenville. The W.S. Blackwell House features a Tudor Revival style architectural style. The Commerce Street Residential Historic District features many different historic houses, some dating back to 1846. Other historical landmarks in Butler County include the Buell-Stallings-Stewart House and Confederate Park.
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Ok, i tried this too.Otto wrote:hdmi_ignore_edid=0xa5000080
Now my TV shows "No Signal" on most modes or enables 480p or 720p (60Hz).
And emulator works ok
Ok, i tried this too.Otto wrote:hdmi_ignore_edid=0xa5000080
I use FUSE from command line. It's the perfect spectrum emulatorsaberman wrote:I was hoping to use this with RetroPie/emulationstation can you start a game form the command line?
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Hi!) I'm still working on!emptybee wrote:Hi Andrey, not sure if you are still working on this program or not but I've found a bug whereby keys with keycodes over a certain number aren't recognised.
Ok, but why you have keycode 164 for "o" ? it must be 111 in ascii (see this table)I.e. I have the line keycode 164 = "o" in my loadkeys map file and it works at the console but not in the emulator.
Is FUSE work with this strange keycodes?Going to have to move to fuse to see if that emulator works unless this can be fixed but much prefer USP so want to avoid this if possible. Please can you help at all?
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A number of West End stars will be performing songs from musical classics 800 feet above London tonight (8pm, Wednesday 25 October), in aid of children's charity Variety.
Numbers from the likes of Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Phantom Of The Opera will be performed up at the View from The Shard this evening in an event launched in partnership with Variety, the Children's Charity. It will also include performances from world-class modern showstoppers such as Motown The Musical, Wicked and Mamma Mia!.
Audiences can take a step to extraordinary heights and book tickets through the View from The Shard website. Funds raised on the night will go to support Variety's work to keep improving the lives of thousands of sick, disabled and disadvantage young people.
Taking musicals to literally new levels, and adding entertainment to already-amazing photo opportunities, the performers, With the goal of raising awareness and entertaining as never before, you'll listen to lyrics from the very best West End and Broadway musicals, and maybe even join in too!
And if the night inspires you, you can book tickets to all of the shows involved on our London theatre tickets page.


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…but the tape STILL STICKS!!!
Generations [LORE, UE4] [FINAL RESULTS]
(Softtop sold as extra)
This is last vehicle made by the founders. After the Death of William Hunt in 1994 his son "Fallow Deer" takes over the company and starts to modernize the whole lineup.
1999 Bogliq Mutineer Entrance
About 36 hours left for submissions in this round. I'm missing 14 potential submissions (including my own… to be rectified tomorrow)
@VicVictory, thank you for this competition. I'll be dropping out here. I am out of inspiration for my company lore in the modern times. I already felt I rushed it a few times in the previous rounds, and I'm currently reviewing my lore anyway. So I'll be dropping out.
But I continue following this, because the entries and the readups and the evaluations are a always of great quality.
@VicVictory Yeah, I would go on a bit of a soliloquy, but essentially I no longer will have time for a few weeks or so until I can get back to the challenge. Until then, I'll be on the sidelines watching. Thanks for hosting for now, and hopefully you'll see more of me later on.
The 1999 Everette Vancouver
Toyota made a critical lapse in judgement when they started Scion. Making a brand targeted at the modern youth doesn't work because America of the 1990s and 2000s was not the same America of the 1950s and 1960s when such a strategy might have actually worked. There was no post-War economic boom to put money in the pockets of the youth, so the result is a generation of kids trying to buy any old junk they can get their hands on. What are the cars / brands that this generation dubbed "Millennials" actually go for then? Used Buicks, Mercuries, and high trim Everettes. Because if you need a car that costs nothing to buy and you couldn't give a fuck about anything except the drivetrain, nobody does that better than 1990s American premium.
Toyota should have cloned the Vancouver and made that the Scion brand. For real though, no. These things are terrible. Go check out its story in FHL's thread and you will see what I mean.
Wait, Hang on. I am getting a call
Oh hi, GM. What's up
What's that? You want your horse piss quality interior back?
Uh huh… I am guessing you'll be wanting your horrendous body rust back too then?
Fuck. Well looks like I won't be submitting a car.
Just kidding!
That name's quite the coincidence, since I just came from Everett and drove into Vancouver after a vacation in Florida…
Not exactly coincidence… he's originally from the West sound area. And AHEM… I live in one of those cities you just mentioned.
1999 Ardent Chancellor
Drive into the new millenium in style. Stretch out in the spacious cabin. Open yourself to the sky with the power moonroof*. Or take off into the unknown with up to 268 horsepower from the Shrike V8 engine*.
The choice is yours. Your Ardent can help you select the options right for you.
After all, it's a car worthy of Jack Chancellor's name.
Be Bold. Be Ardent.
*Moonroof optional on SE trim, standard on all others
*268HP Shrike V8 available only on GT and GT Limited trims
Submitted trim: Chancellor LS V8 (214HP)
At the end of the 20th century, Maesima had grown quickly, perhaps too quickly. This rapid rise was driven by a relaxation of socialist grip on the economy of Anikatia and flood of foreign investment. It was this that allowed Maesima to pursue its export efforts and the creation of Maesima's US operations. By the mid-1990s the companies lineup had grown to four car lineup in the US consisting of the mainstay Celento sedan and wagons, Exestis affordable coupe along with the NRZ sports car. Joined by the new NL-992/Senatos premium sedan. Maesima's first effort to enter the premium market.
The Exestis was based on the Celento's UF chassis but used the rear suspension from the NRZ. This design would take over from the NRZ line in the companies rally efforts in Group-A. The Exestis proving to be one of the companies most successful rally vehicles achieving impressive performances in the 1995 and 1996 seasons. The Senatos derived from the NRZ chassis and engine initially struggled but after some price cutting found a niche. Although the damage was done to the luxury image. But things were about to get much worse. By 1997 Asian Financial crisis hit and while the Democratic Socialist People's Republic was able to keep itself above the fray it was forced to devalue its currency to protect its competitiveness with the other nations.
The DSRA had made its currency fully convertible only a few years prior to the crisis. The Anikuro currency devalued swiftly and lost more than half its value. As the crisis intensified in the following months when the effects of the devaluation showed up on corporate balance sheets for Maesima. Which had to borrow in foreign currency had to face the higher costs imposed upon them by the Anikuro's decline and many other firms reacted by buying foreign currency through selling Anikuros, undermining the value of the matter further. The effects began to hurt Maesima and it was forced to cut costs where it could. The company suspended most of its Motorsport operations and focused on its rally efforts albeit in a greatly reduced capacity, as a result, it never able to achieve the same level of success.
The UF-platform Celento had been in production since 1993 and efforts to replace it were already well underway when the crisis hit but it still caused issues. While the successor was planned during the lavish era. Bringing back the liftback, wagon and sedan variants. The lineup was simplified and engine choices reduced. Earlier plans to move the successor to UR-platform of the Exestis with independent rear suspension were scrapped and a revision of the of UF-platforms torsion beam was kept. The Exestis and NRZ were given minimal upgrades and the Senatos was also left to languish in the new economic climate.
The Celento remained a key product for Maesima both in the US and abroad, but on the auspicious year of the crisis the Celento was replaced and its name discontinued (in most markets) and replaced by the Avellca. It was thought amongst the higher ups within the US and European operations that the Celento name was too closely associated with the companies early budget roots and as part of larger plan to move the brand upscale, starting with the NL-992/Senatos and NRZ. These plans proved completely unfounded disastrous ill-timed and placed the company under even greater financial strain during an economic crisis as it threw away its heritage it had worked so hard to build up with the Celento.
Despite all this, the Avellca continued the reputation of the Celento in all but name, continuing to provide class-leading reliability, outstanding value and service costs matched to impressive warranties. Thankfully for Maesima the Avellca proved just as successful as its predecessor and help kept the company afloat in the growing crisis of the noughts. The Avellca kept the companies award-winning and critically acclaimed MCG-engine. One big first for Maesima was the MCG-engine was improved with its first DOHC head now standard on all models along with drivers airbag and remote central locking. Efforts were made to improve fuel economy compared to its predecessor along with changes to suspension setup to improve comfort and handling response.
Avellca 2.2L Liftback Xz 5MT: $6,844*
(*+10% in 1999 value equal to 8,958.00 (+10%) in 2010 Autiomation units)
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oh wait… i forgot to post the ad yesterday… fug
i'm late. i don't care. i'm bit too tired to care at the time of creation/posting
Motor World Review, August 1999
Model Year-In-Review Edition
Best Entry-level Car – 1999
Vermillion SpaceStar V6
Relative Rating: 100.00
It seems at every turn we're talking about a Vermillion car at the top of our lists. Well, they've done it again this year with the SpaceStar minivan.
The 3.0 liter "DFH" V6 under the hood puts out a decent 170 HP, enough to move this suburban mover with decent vigor. While the engine is an older design, it is still relevant today. Its proven track record continues to make it a viable option to this day.
Exterior design is clean and modern. There are dual sliding side doors, allowing easy access from both sides.
The interior includes standard full cloth seating, power windows, mirrors, and locks, and a 6-speaker AM/FM/Cassette deck. Air conditioning, power steering, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes also come on every SpaceStar.
Our test model was passed around the entire staff, and pulled duty on everything from road trips for the younger writers, to soccer shuttle duty for the more senior editors. Everyone remarked on how comfortable and smooth the ride was, how easy access was, and how much cargo the SpaceStar could carry, both with the rear seats upright and folded down.
We must caution that this is one of the most expensive cars in the class to buy and keep up. But if you have the need for lots of seats, cargo room, or a smooth ride, this is the best choice this year.
Best Upscale Car – 1999
Erin Tauga Lex 2.8
Relative Rating: 100.00
With the trend of luxury sport sedans taking over corporate parking lots like disco fever in the 70's, it was inevitable that one would land at the top of our list sooner or later.
The Tauga Lex 2.8 from Erin is now ready to make its mark on our pages.
226 horsepower from a smooth 2.8 liter straight-6? Yes, please. A 5-speed manual transmission with viscous rear LSD? Ohh yeah. Getting up to 60 in a class-best 7 seconds? Check. What else is there?
Erin is glad you asked. Because they've added taut, precise cornering to the package as well. Is it as comfortable as an Ardent Chancellor? No, but it's a lot more fun to drive. Just have a little awareness when you are blasting it around town, or you're sure to get a ticket. Just ask our senior editor.
In any case, the Erin Tauga Lex also includes most of the luxury goodies you'd expect from an upscale sport sedan. Power windows, locks, mirrors, and steering are all there, as is a remote locking system. The leatherette seats have a good range of adjustment, and the driver's seat even has 8-way electric adjustment. A CD player is also standard, but its 100 watt rating and 4 speaker system is easily outclassed by other competitors. Not so easily outclassed in other areas, the Tauga Lex includes 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control, and driver and passenger airbags with side impact bags as well.
The Erin Tauga is the clear-cut winner for being an overall great premium sport sedan. So if you're looking to make a statement as you pull in to work, make sure your boss sees you in one of these.
Best Sport Car – 1999
LMC Maladus M200
Relative Rating: 100.00
Get out your checkbooks, ladies and gentlemen. The new Maladus M200 is here, and it's hot.
A 4.6 liter, all-aluminum V8 lurks under the hood, waiting to unleash 343 horses to the rear, via a 5-speed manual and limited slip diff. How does 5.5 seconds to 60 sound? Sounds like fun to us. And if you're lucky enough to have a track to be able to bomb down, you should expect a good 165 or so miles per hour. Though our favorite was the slalom test, which was just an absolute gas.
And unlike some sports cars, the LMC will not break your back. Though it does come with standard 4-point harnesses in low-slung bucket seats, they are well-supportive and surprisingly adjustable. Plus having creature comfort features like power steering, air conditioning, and a sunroof are also bonuses.
As long as you have the budget to get a no-compromises sports car, you should be heading to a LMC dealership.
Best Utility – 1999
Takemi Theta W-spec
Relative Rating: 100.00
Light duty trucks have been seeing some changes in recent years. Many have been eschewing their straight utilitarian images in an attempt to cater to a wider market. One such example has caught our attention this year.
The Theta W-spec from Takemi wraps a little bit of comfort into a sturdy four-wheel drive workhorse. Standard cloth seating and full-carpet flooring greet the occupants when they hop in, but those fancier floors are protected by a set of all-weather floor mats. Air conditioning, a host of power bits, and a pair of air bags also round out the interior.
What set the Theta apart from competitors is that they don't just slap an engine and transmission in and call it good. There is a definite focus on making sure you can get to your job as well as complete it, regardless of the conditions.
Four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, and even electronic stability control are standard on this model. The 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission changes from rear to four wheel drive at the flick of a switch.
With 214 horses, the Takemi Theta has the grunt to get it done. It has certainly earned our seal of approval.
Best Engine – 1999
Deer and Hunt 4 Liter V6
(+5 Relative Rating bonus)
Sometimes newer isn't better. Deer and Hunt is proving that this year with an engine that was first released when Reagan was still in office. What makes their 4 liter V6 so special is that it's simply reliable. And though it may not be the most efficient motor available these days, there's something to be said for being able to get in your car and have faith that it's going to be running today. And tomorrow. And for the next 20 years. For that, Deer and Hunt wins our Engine of the Year award.
Entry Class Reviews
Maesima Avellca Xz Liftback
Relative Rating: 93.53
"…decent, competent car for a low price. It's reliable and cheap to maintain, though other competitors are cheaper to fuel and feel better to drive…"
Pros: Low purchase price, low maintenance cost, high reliability
Cons: Low comfort, poor drivability, poor economy vs. Competitors
Bogliq Mutineer Entrance
Relative Rating: 97.88
"…fantastic package in this low-cost model. It's easy to drive, comfortable, and sips gas…"
Pros: Low purchase price, great fuel economy, good drivability
Cons: Mediocre reliability, relatively high maintenance cost
Everette Vancouver GLR8
Relative Rating: 95:70
"…near-premium driving experience without the up front price. On the back end, it may get you in maintenance and fuel costs…"
Pros: Premium level comfort and safety without the cost, good drivability
Cons: Low reliability, worst in class fuel economy, haigh maintenance cost
Grehet Reviva
Relative Rating: 93.53
"…pint-sized fuel sipper. This makes for a great commuter car or possibly a starter car for a teenager…"
Pros: Best in round fuel economy, lowest in round purchase price, good reliability
Cons: Poor drivability, poor safety, poor comfort
Upscale Class Reviews
Ardent Chancellor LS
Relative Rating: 93.63
"…next-best thing to the sporting performance of the Erin Tauga. It's far better behaved on the roads, and receives top marks for safety, but also comes at a premium price…"
Pros: High comfort, high drivability, best in round safety, prestigious model
Cons: High purchase price, highest in class maintenance cost, poor reliability
IP Icarus Mk IV 3600
Relative Rating: 76.60
"…poor driving dynamics, and uninspired engine definitely don't help. The Icarus seems to miss nearly every benchmark expected…"
Pros: Low maintenance cost, good comfort
Cons: Poor reliabilty, poor drivability, worst in class economy, poor value for the price
Mont Royal MV EP
Relative Rating: 95.75
"…sublime ride and superior cabin comfort are among the perk of this model, and a thoroughly modern 3.4 liter V6 helps as well…"
Pros: Best in round drivability, prestigious model, great safety, superb comfort
Cons: High purchase price, high maintenance cost, poor fuel economy
Birmingham Altaya
Relative Rating: 85.12
"…premium sports sedan that does well, but not well enough. It carves corners like a dream, but beyond that and its low cost, there's just not enough to distinguish it…"
Pros: Great handling, good drivability, lowest in class purchase price
Cons: Poor reliability, high maintenance cost, low comfort, lackluster performance
Sport Class Reviews
Keika Katana 2400
Relative Rating: 90.48
"…a little long in the tooth, but we still love it for its low cost thrills…"
Pros: Lowest in class purchase price, good performance, great fuel economy
Cons: Barely met crash standards, very poor comfort, poor drivability
Epoch M10 Ansom RSA
Relative Rating: 92.86
"…a decently sporty car that's reasonable to drive every day. It shouldn't hit the wallet too hard…"
Pros: Good comfort, reasonable purchase price, low maintenance cost, good safety, high practicality
Cons: Poor drivability, relatively low reliability, poor lateral handling
Sinistra Serenade GT 2.0
Relative Rating: 92.86
"…performance that's well below average for this category. Even for a cheap thrill, we prefer others like the Keika. But it still would make a decent daily car for those looking for a little adrenaline…"
Pros: Low purchase price, good fuel economy, practical, good drivability
Cons: Tepid performance, poor comfort
Sakura Deva EX
Banned by EPA – Failed to get Emissions Certification
Relative Rating: 0.00
"…unfortunately were not able to get our hands on one to test before they were sent back to Japan due to an emissions debacle…"
Pros: N/A
Cons: Emissions exceeded maximum allowed
Caliban Type SC TO
Relative Rating: 95.24
"…blistering performance on a budget. That should allow you to buy a used Ardent or Bogliq to commute in to save your spine…"
Pros: Fantastic performance, modest price, great reliability
Cons: Questionable safety, insane maintenance cost, poor economy, bad comfort
Utility Class Reviews
Deer and Hunt Hawg
Relative Rating: 95.91 (including bonus)
"…modest rear-wheel drive ute with surprising off-road capability. We're sure the four-wheel drive version is even better…"
Pros: Fantastic offroad, good comfort, modest purchase price, good safety
Cons: Poor handling, poor drivability, poor reliability, poor fuel economy
Rado Adventure 2.4 Base
Relative Rating: 96.97
"…for those who like to find adventure afield, but don't like the traditional SUV concept. We found this to be exceptionally capable and durable…"
Pros: High reliability, low purchase price, low maintenance cost, great fuel economy, good off-road
Cons: Poor drivability, poor comfort, poor image
So, I'm severely struggling with my schedule shift. I could put this on hiatus for a while, but I also heard feedback from several people that they were out of lore and/or burned out, so I think we'll just call this the end of the competition. I'd like to thank all of you who participated, brought the lore, and had fun playing off of each other. It was a big experiment, and I think you all made it successful. So here are the final standings:
Overall Relative Ratings (FINAL After 12 Rounds)
kmBlaine - 95.71
Kubboz - 94.88
Private_Miros - 93.85
DeusExMackia - 93.78
undercoverhardwarema - 93.41
Chickenbiscuit - 93.04
HighOctaneLove - 92.39
koolkei - 92.31
VicVictory - 92.20
Rk38 - 91.86
Madrias - 91.84
TheCarLover - 91.81
titleguy1 - 91.38
DukeOFhazards - 91.04
Mikonp7 - 90.87
BoostandEthanol - 90.50
NormanVauxhall - 90.49
machalel - 89.30
Mr.Computah - 88.88
Nicholander - 88.26
Knugcab - 86.30
Dorifto_Dorito - 85.98
Aaron.W - 78.96
Vri404 - 76.25
nerd – 75.50
CONGRATULATIONS to our podium winners:
And a personal special thank you to @HighOctaneLove for giving me a run for my money as usual, as well as the usual ahem… friendly… rivalry between Bogliq and Ardent. You literally pulled it out over me in that last round there.
Leviathan Motor Company (LMC) - No longer updated
Cult of Personality - Part 2: The Modern Era [LORE] [Batch 1 Submissions: CLOSED]