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Wednesday, June 06, 2007: A serious swell and those fierce swings in water temp have left the surf-front bassing very wanting. The fish are there but it'll take the smaller surf (beginning today) for angler to retrack them. There is the surf fishing upside to any stir like the one we just had: It gets the bigger bass in close, going for clams and crabs displaced by the wave action.
Boat bassing also suffered due to the wind, rains and swells. The bunker pods busted up. That won't last long as they tornado back into bait balls. And it is very tornadic as the bunker will circle madly when being attacked. I did get some rough tallies of bass taken (and too often kept) during the recent bunker ball chases. At least a dozen bass over 40 pounds, a few of those approaching 50-ish. I head of two bass in the 50s. I believe (but am not certain) they were catch-boca-and-release fish.
I had some very pointed emails regarding the keeping of mongo bass to be simply weighed in at a shop then, uh, discarded. I will publish one below.
While I fully relate to those pissed by the waste of a big bass kept for neither tourney or table, I still prefer to harp on the other end of the keeping scale, namely the inane, essentially moronic, overprotecting of the way-too-many smaller bass we have out there. Those sub-keeper bass pretty much run roughshod over the ecosystem. It is the smaller fish that are horrifically aggressive, eating everything in sight, including other desirable gamefish species.
The big-ass bass are very, let's say, conservative, when it comes to chasing down meals. They most often hunker down beneath easily dined upon bunker pods or, even more commonly, laze around on the bottom endlessly sucking up crabs – the number one belly content item in every and all bass studies.
I still feel most anglers would gladly settle for limiting out on smaller eating fish -- and rethink keeping the mongo bass.
On a proactive front, I would like to see the harvesting of eggs from the biggest bass (not harming the fish) for farm raising and later release. That is the genetic proliferation essential to keeping trophy cows in the system. Right now, the precipitous decline in larger stripers is very likely due to the removal of the genetically gifted fish, along with too much blind reliance being placed on bass simply reaching "maturity" via 28-inch minimum size limits.
As I always harp upon, just because a fish reaches sexual maturity does not even remotely mean the offspring from that fish will have the potential to reach trophy size, say, 35 pounds and beyond. Trophy size is a genetic gift not a sexual maturity certainty. In fact, why do you think we see bass of equal length with one being many pounds heavier than the other. I assure you it's not as simple as one bass having eaten extra meals. There are genetics at work. We have to find a way to let them work properly. Unfortunately that might very well mean an eventual slotting of bass between the size of (arbitrarily) 34 and 40 inches, to assure larger bass are breeding. It's one way to keep cows in the picture forever.
Hi Jay,
Per your blog today: "As noted, a few too many being brought home for
nothing more than a tackle shop photo – and a chuck into the trashcan."
There are not adequate words to correctly describe how much this infuriates
me. What is wrong with people?
If you intentionally kill it, then you find something productive to do with
it - PERIOD. Preferably you eat it, or give it to someone who will. At a
dead minimum, and I mean minimum, use it for crab bait, even if you have to
go out of your way to do so.
I truly wish there were fines for this kind of thing. Big, serious, fines.
Killing a fish simply for a picture is cruelty to animals - plain and
simple. I don't care if it's the almighty, sacred striper, a drum, or a
lowly sea robin.
You wanna cut up a sea robin for bait? Fine. You wanna filet a blue for
bait? Also fine. But kill an animal just to get your picture on a web
site? Absolutely disgusting. Even worse is that it is not kids doing this,
but supposedly mature adults. Nice example.
Don't get me wrong, I kill (AND EAT) fish all year long. I kill clams,
blues and killies for bait. I eat every legal sea bass, fluke, striper,
tog, blowfish, triggerfish, weakfish and kingfish I can get in the boat. So
I'm not on some "save the environment" rant here.But killing a fish and throwing it in the garbage should be a crime. And I use that word intentionally. CRIME.
Maybe I'm overreacting, but I really don't think so. It's sickening.
-Joe Zac
(Thanks, Zac. If you think you're overreacting I can introduce you to a slew of others in the same overreaction mode. J-mann)
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Air China will launch a direct flight from Beijing to Havana, Cuba, on Dec. 27, linking China with the Caribbean for the first time. A Boeing 777-300ER airplane will leave Beijing three times a week, with a stop in Montreal. Previously, flights would go via Spain, Germany, France or Mexico…Full Article: Xinhua Finance Nov 2015
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- In September 2015, China's YTO Group donated more than 580 tractors to Cuba. The tractor agreement was signed between China's YTO Group and Cuba's TecnoImport. The most powerful tractors (160 horsepower) will be used to harvest sugar, while less powerful tractors (65 to 90 horsepower) will be used to aid farmers and field laborers.
- In July 2014, President Xi Jinping paid his first-ever state visit to Cuba and 29 cooperation agreements were subsequently signed. Regarding agricultural cooperation, China and Cuba agreed to build a pilot agricultural park in Cuba (Chinese to provide training). In addition, both sides agreed to research and develop the Moringa tree, a tree with high nutritional content that is grown in both Cuba and southwestern China.

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I almost made the title of this post "politics", but I am mindful that politics is one of those subjects that can cause great rifts among family and friends. But I have something to say which I hope will not be contentious. I looked up the definition of "civics", and I liked it. It is "the branch of political science that deals with civic affairs and the rights and duties of citizens". Readers might be wondering what this subject has to do with my book Above & Beyond Wellfleet. For those of you who don't know me well, my late husband was a much admired and loved civic leader. He was a politician, and he wore the label proudly. He was a Democrat. His resume began with the fact that he "cut his political teeth on Jack Kennedy's campaign" as a young man and as a slightly older man he became the County Democratic Chair in Rochester, NY and then "Mario Cuomo's hand picked New York State Chairman."He had a knack for convincing people to run for public office, who never had an inkling that that was something they wanted to do. One of his favorite phrases in selling potential candidates on the idea of serving their neighbors was giving the person the "opportunity to participate". He saw being involved in the political process as a high calling as well as one's duty as a citizen. A friend and former New York political reporter who recently read my book wrote to me and said how she related to what I had written about my husband. She wrote "these sentences really struck me 'if the odds were great, he was inspired. If he was told something was unachievable, he achieved it". That is true, he asked a lot of the people who he convinced to run for office, but he worked shoulder to shoulder with them. But more than his desire to win, he made sure that the races were always civil. He gave politics a good name. He was respected by Republicans and Conservatives as well as Democrats. He was gracious when he won as well as when he lost. I miss him most days, but particularly now. I wonder what he would think of the current political climate. He was not in favor of negative campaigning, so as successful as the practice has become, I'm not sure he would approve. He preferred to encourage people to vote FOR someone versus voting AGAINST someone. That having been said, I know that he would want all of us to be involved some way--even if that just meant going to the polls to vote. That's why I chose the title "civics"--because I believe as he did that voting is not your right--it is your duty.
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Concerns of aircraft flying over residential neighborhoods as they depart from or land at Santa Monica Airport were recently re-affirmed by some local residents after a small plane crashed at a nearby golf course, killing the pilot.
The single-engine Cessna 152 had just taken off from Santa Monica Airport when it crashed near the eighth hole of the Penmar Golf Course in Venice shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said.
Pilot Robert Davenport, 60, of Los Angeles, who was practicing take-offs and landings and was the only person on board the airplane, was pronounced dead at the scene, said Tealeye Cornejo, National Transportation Safety Board air safety investigator. No one on the ground was injured, fire officials said.
The heavily damaged aircraft, which Cornejo said was registered out of Santa Monica Airport, did not catch fire upon impact and leaked only a small amount of fuel, fire officials said. Damage to the golf course, which consisted mostly of broken tree branches, was estimated at $1,000, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department, which responded to the scene.
The NTSB has not confirmed if the airplane experienced engine trouble following take-off and is investigating the cause of the fatal crash, Cornejo said.
The nine-hole golf course remained open the following day, when some golfers who had just finished their round said they are used to planes flying over the course and were not fazed by what happened the previous evening. Pat Evinger, a staff member at the course, noted how flights over the area are a regular occurrence and said that despite the fatal accident, employees are not concerned about the possibility of planes crashing into the course.
Asked if the potential for a plane crash has had an impact on his desire to play at the neighborhood course, golfer Jeff Johnson of Los Angeles jokingly responded, "We're golfers, man, come on!; it could be snowing out here and we'd play."
Another course regular, Dave Steadman, who recalled how a plane had experienced engine trouble and was forced to land on a course fairway about 10 years ago, said it has been a concern of his that a plane could come down while golfers are playing.
Steadman's concern has been a similar issue for residents in the surrounding neighborhoods where some homes are located 300 feet from the end of the airport runway with no buffer zone. Residents said while they were saddened by the death of Davenport, they were grateful that the plane did not crash into neighboring homes or injure anyone on the ground.
"People who live in the area are concerned when something like this happens because they think 'what if it fell on my house?'" said Santa Monica resident Kathy Larson, a member of the group Friends of Sunset Park who said she was at home at the time of the crash but did not witness it.
Bill Koontz, co-chair of the Mar Vista Community Council's Santa Monica Airport Committee, said the news of the crash made him instantly saddened, grateful and angry.
"I was saddened due to the loss of life, grateful that the plane crashed into the golf course and not a neighborhood and angry that this keeps on happening. It seems as though a small plane crashes near the airport every year or so," said Koontz, who was also at home during the crash but did not hear anything.
"It is exactly tragedies like this that make the residents take stock of how important this airport is to the region versus the probability that a plane will drop onto their house."
In response to reports that Davenport was a student pilot, the neighborhood group Concerned Residents Against Airport Pollution is calling on the City of Santa Monica and the FAA to ban the practice of touch-and-go training by flight schools at the airport.
"It is reckless to allow students to practice take-offs and landings over a densely populated area. Schools for pilots should be located in an area that minimizes every safety risk," said Martin Rubin, director of the neighborhood group.
But Cornejo of NTSB, who is investigating the crash, said while Davenport was practicing take-offs and landings, investigators believe he was a commercial pilot and not a student.
In a letter to FAA Administrator J. Randolph Babbitt, Congresswoman Jane Harman also responded to reports that Davenport was a student pilot and concerns that flight schools are performing training procedures over surrounding neighborhoods.
"The fact that the pilot was a student raises concerns about flight schools adding another unnecessary layer of risk," Harman wrote. "The pilot who died last week was performing touch and go landings when he crashed.
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A Pride flag was discovered burned on a flagpole outside the University of BC's Student Union Building Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016.
The rainbow flag had been raised the previous Friday as part of the opening ceremony for UBC's OUTweek 2016. Local RCMP and campus security are investigating the burning.
"This is a suspected hate crime of intentional destruction to a very publicly important symbol for the LGBTQ+ community," the UBC Pride Collective said in a statement.
The collective said the burning "has not made us feel safe on campus and affirms the continual need for more to be done in regards to support."
Due to safety concerns, the collective cancelled its Feb 10 Fuck the Cis-tem march.
"We are incredibly disappointed and upset that this is what needs to happen to protect the safety of all of our members and supporters because of the external visibility of this event," the statement said. "All other events will be going forward as planned."
It goes on to say that the eight-day OUTweek event is about creating safer spaces, given the history of terrorization of LGBT spaces on campuses.
"As it stands currently we do not know who did this violent act, or why they did it," the collective said.
Sara-Jane Finlay, UBC's associate vice-president of equity and inclusion, tells Daily Xtra the burning is a violation of the university's values of respect and inclusion.
"We condemn this incident as an act of hate," she says.
She says the flag was raised Feb 5 for the start of OUTWeek.
The Alma Mater Society (AMS), UBC's student government, also denounced the burning as an act of hate.
"The AMS wishes to extend support and solidarity to any member of the UBC community who is victimized or negatively affected by this hurtful act of violence," AMS president Aaron Bailey said in a statement of support. "Acts such as these reaffirm the importance of events like OUTweek and the need to continue to engage critically with the university community on issues of inclusiveness and acceptance."


text: Clinical and Laboratory ObservationsMolecular Monitoring of 8p11 Myeloproliferative Syndrome in an InfantZhang, Wenyong W. MD, PhD*†; Habeebu, Sultan MD, PhD*; Sheehan, Andrea M. MD*; Naeem, Rizwan PhD‡; Hernandez, Vivian S. MS*; Dreyer, ZoAnn E. MD‡; López-Terrada, Dolores MD, PhD*Author Information Departments of *Pathology, ‡Pediatrics-Hematology and Oncology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; and †Department of Pathology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY This work was supported by Department of Pathology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Reprints: Dolores López-Terrada, MD, PhD, Department of Pathology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin Street, MC 1-2261 Houston, TX 77030 (e-mail: email@example.com). Received for publication January 19, 2009 accepted July 18, 2009 The authors declare no competing financial interests. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: November 2009 - Volume 31 - Issue 11 - p 879-883 doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181b83fd0 Buy Metrics Abstract The 8p11 myeloproliferative syndrome is a rare hematologic malignancy derived from a pluripotent hematopoietic stem cell associated with rearrangements involving the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) gene located on chromosome 8p11. The most common translocation, t(8;13) (p11;q13), results in a ZNF198-FGFR1 fusion gene and constitutively active FGFR1 tyrosine kinase activity. Typical pathologic findings include myeloid hyperplasia, lymphadenopathy, precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma, and eosinophilia. The disease is usually associated with an aggressive course and progression to acute myeloid leukemia is frequent. We report here the first case of 8p11 myeloproliferative syndrome in an infant and demonstrate the value of molecular testing in the diagnosis and minimal disease monitoring of this rare disease. © 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.


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Richard Perry and Ken Bernards were two out of a handful of vintners who first understood the potential for producing truly fine Napa Valley wines from Coombsville vineyards. The Bay-moderated climate of Southern Napa, with its heavy morning fogs, its afternoon maritime breezes, and its generally less extreme temperatures, yield balanced but fully-ripened fruit. Often, we find rich and developed tannins occurring at lower sugar levels and higher acidity than in other areas of Napa.
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Metro-North is reporting delays of up to 15 minutes because of a bridge strike in the area of 125th Street in Harlem.
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BEAUMONT (CBSLA.com) — About 165 homes are without power in Beaumont Sunday afternoon after a two-car crash knocked down power lines early this morning.
Firefighters responded to a car crash round 6 a.m. at the corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Oak Valley Drive. The firefighters found two people trapped inside a smashed vehicle with two power lines lying on top of the car.
Firefighters were able to extricate one of the victims, who sustained minor injuries, but had to wait an hour to extricate the other victim, who was unresponsive, until a SoCal Edison crew arrived to kill the circuit.
SoCal Edison crews said homes affected by the outages will be without power into Sunday evening and power will be restored by 7 a.m. Monday.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. We are now more than 17 years removed from the catastrophic terror attacks of 9/11/01. And yet, courtesy of the tireless efforts of contemporary Islamic apologists, we have learned little about the roots of Islam and its teachings since the time of the Crusades.
As with controversies surrounding contemporary athletes, motion pictures, television programs and entertainers, our modern Western tendency is to limit our sources of knowledge regarding the present and immediate past to avoid making necessary judgments. This intellectual laziness is simply less trouble than researching the origins and history of the above.
Much of our knowledge of Islamic history, in general, has been a product of dubious scholarship acumulated in the past 2 or 3 decades. Because of this, uninformed analyses of Christianity vs Islam frequently demonize the Crusades as the source of conflict between the major religions.
But nothing could be further from the truth. In many respects, lazy or dishonest "intellectuals" and Western Islamic apologists have this story exactly wrong.
Islamic apologists
Indeed, Islamic apologists like former Irish Catholic nun Karen Armstrong are the root of this problem. Armstrong is a bestselling author on comparative religions. She strongly adheres to the litany of "bum raps." Namely, she notes that scholars in the West and elsewhere frequently describes the Prophet Muhammad as a sinister character.
In her book Islam: A Short History, Armstrong opines:
"It is important…to be clear that when the Arabs burst out of Arabia they were not impelled by the ferocious power of "Islam." Western people often assume that Islam is a violent, militaristic faith which imposed itself on its subject peoples at sword-point. This is an inaccurate interpretation of the Muslim wars of expansion. There was nothing religious about these campaigns. Umar did not believe that he had a divine mandate to conquer the world.
"The Quran does not sanctify warfare. It develops the notion of a just war of self-defense to protect decent values, but condemns killing and aggression."
In the year 650 — considerably closer to Muhammad's time on earth than Armstrong's — John of Nikiu, Egypt wrote:
"Muslims…were not just "enemies of God" but adherents of 'the detestable doctrine of the beast, that is, Mohammed.' The oldest parchment that alludes to a warlike prophet was written in 634—a mere two years after Muhammad's death."
Examining historic Islam
At the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the 8th, Christians began to study theological claims of Islam in depth. One person described the Koran as "that most pitiful and most inept little book of the Arab Muhammad."
Among those who studied and analyzed the Koran in depth at that time was Nicetas Byzantinos. Problematically, his claims are difficult to accept even by contemporary standards.
In one instance, Byzantinos voiced the idea that the Koran "claim(ed) that heaven amounted to a 'sexual brothel.'" Accurate or not, such references clearly lost many anti-Islamic advocates based upon the blasphemy of their tone and substance.
That said, the Prophet himself was his own worst enemy in perpetuating the truths or myths that evolved during the four centuries following his death and the First Crusade.
Revelations" Or "dreams of convenience"?
Muhammad was known for many "revelations" that essentially were "dreams of convenience." When the Prophet desired something, he simply awoke in the morning claiming he had experienced a "revelation" from Allah during the night. Thus, one might credibly argue that Muhammad resembed something a 7th century Jim Jones. Whatever the case, his followers took him at his word.
One prime example that left Christians shaking their heads in disbelief came from Muhammad's biography. The Prophet stated in the Koran 4:3 that Muslims could have up to four wives as well as unlimited concubines.
But it wasn't long before Muhammad revised his message with one of his "convenient revelations." He declared in the Koran 33:50-52 that he alone had the right to sleep with and marry as many women as he desired.
Muhammad married his favorite wife, Aisha, when she was six, consummating the union when she was nine. Notably, Aisha said, "I feel that your Lord hastens in fulfilling your wishes and desires."
Victimization, Justification and Rationalization
Islam can be summed up in three words: "Victimization, Justification and Rationalization."
"Justifying" his own sexual and moral codes, Mohammed merged them with a key idea. He claimed that God endorsed such concepts as signs of obedience. He had a good thing going. And he knew it.
Today, political correctness dictates that any criticism of Islam must assuredly be "Islamophobic." But this moral blindness and justification promulgated by social justice warriors (SJWs) simply fuels the debate by rejecting intelligent discourse on the subject. It also ignores the mass victimization of others the prophet and his religion supported.
Muhammad's two biggest flaws in the eyes of Christians were his sexual appetites and the use of force to establish his faith. Apologists such as Karen Armstrong can only justify Muhammad's actions by an act of pure rationalization.
Trashing the Crusades. When will modern Christians wake up to the real danger in their midst?
It took four centuries for Christians to wake up and attempt to regain their lands during the Crusades. Muhammad's lecherous reputation, along with his history as an evil historical character and a cruel warrior had long since evolved by the time the First Crusade took place.
Basic math clearly shows that roughly nine centuries passed from the First Crusade until the 9/11 attacks on New York and Arlington, Virginia. Yet even in the 17 years since over 3,000 innocent human beings of all faiths died in those horrific events, Western-educated "intellectuals" stubbornly fail to acknowledge a problem with radical Islam still exists. Worse, they can't bother to learn the history of its causes.
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Stay fit and healthy, even after a high-carbohydrate meal, with our natural blood sugar support supplement Kion Lean.
- Supports metabolic wellness*
- Assists in weight management*
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It's weekly pizza night, and you're stoked to get your hands on a delicious carb-rich slice.
Just before you take the first bite, it occurs to you that maybe this isn't the best idea for your waistline. You're not alone.
If you struggle with blood sugar crashes, weight gain, and low energy after eating high-carb meals, there's one natural solution that can change the game.
Kion Lean has plant-based, clinically-studied ingredients that can help promote normal blood sugar levels and healthy metabolism, even after heavy, carb-rich meals*.
Finally, indulge in a delicious piece of sourdough, a slice of birthday cake, or a glass of red wine without feeling guilty. After all, living life to the fullest means occasionally indulging in small pleasures, like great food.
Take Kion Lean when you need extra blood sugar support and get back to enjoying the simple things in life.
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Balance Your Blood Sugar with Proven, Plant-Based Ingredients.
InnoSlim® is a blend of highly purified and fractionated Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus. This ingredient has been shown to decrease glucose absorption and help circulate blood glucose. InnoSlim® also helps reduce fat accumulation and may help correct the metabolic issues that lead to weight gain.*
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The Summer of Tomorrow is filled with games and other forms of entertainment, but know this: We're serious about our entertainment!
The Summer of Tomorrow is the world's introduction to true edutainment!
There are secrets hidden everywhere, some here and some throughout the Internet. Follow your instincts. Some may look like regular Easter Eggs, but hold hidden meanings. Others will behave like currency. Collect a series of "tickets" and then gain admission to the next level.
Some secrets may lay dormant, and then later appear, so keep your eyes open at all times, and keep checking back. Whenever the date on the website changes, there may be more hidden secrets. The only way to know for sure is to check.
There will be secrets for everyone: consumers, businesses, the media, futurists, activists, teachers, parents, nonprofits, government officials, and more. The secrets are there for fun, but they are also there for a reason.
Your first secret is this:
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What will this mean for you and your future? Again, this depends on whether you are a consumer, a business, the media, a futurist, an activist, a teacher, a parent, a nonprofit, a government official, and so on.
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Sesame is a framework dedicated to processing RDF data by creating queries and storing the results. The framework supports multiple query languages such as SeRQL or SPARQL.
This tool can be deployed in relational databases, keyword indexers and other storage systems in order to be used by developers. It is a flexible development tool that supports all the main stream RDF formats such as RDF/XML, Turtle, N-Triples, TriG and TriX.
What's New in This Release:
Bug fix:
· [SES-1813] - Display repository size in Workbench
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May 22, 2017 at 6:53 am #29963
Hi Symbiostockers, Hi Robin, thanks for the latest Updates!
for the first impression: after updating Symbio Light, Pro & Video i had a white site. It seems that the latest version are in conflict with the Code Snippets-plugin. After disabling that Plugin, Symbiostock worked fine.
For the Moment i miss my Code Snippets a bit..
@robin: can you give an Overview of changes in the Symbiostock-Express 4.0 Theme and Symbio-Video-3.4-Plugin?May 22, 2017 at 2:07 pm #29967
So far, no problems after update.
Good job Robin !May 22, 2017 at 3:11 pm #29969
Hey Hebstreit – it's very unlikely the plugin itself is causing issues and rather a code snippet you've added that is the problem as Symbiostock is unlikely to conflict with the plugin itself. Since this plugin specifically allows you to add custom code, it is the custom code that is likely the culprit.May 22, 2017 at 3:12 pm #29970May 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm #29971May 22, 2017 at 4:58 pm #29972
ok Robin, thats right … i found the safe mode for the Plugin and i could deactivate all snippets. The installation worked well now. As next i can reactive all snippets step by step and will look wich one is the bad guy..
Thanks and regards!May 22, 2017 at 5:49 pm #29973
Hi Robin,
Seems the updates went rather smoothly, well done but I do have a couple of Questions regarding Shop Page which seems to be displaying category rows of thumbnails with a huge white space below. Having inspected the element on the page it seems there is a padding of 74% (white space on my page) which is a style of the div class kt-cat-intrinsic. Could you point me in the right direction as to where I can find this so I can change this in the original files as it's quite unsightly.
The same goes for any page which displays subcategory thumbnails
One more thing I have noticed, you have now placed the product tags in the Product Summary Case below the posted in category which results in product pages having that information repeated due to the Tags remaining in the Woocommerce Tabs wrapper.
Is there a way to disable one of these because I think two is overkill.
Stock photo | unique travel | documentary | culture | festivalsMay 23, 2017 at 3:06 am #29979
Hi Antony – regarding the first issue with the spacing I do not see that as you do – perhaps you are loading a cache'd version of the CSS? Try using another browser or incognito and refreshing.
I will look into the double keyword thing. For now you can add the following custom CSS:
div.product .product_meta .tagged_as { display:none!important; }
this should rectify the doubles.May 23, 2017 at 10:04 am #29982
"Symbiostock 4.0 is compatible with PHP 7.1." Will it work with php 7.0 without issue? My hosting provider only support 5.4, 5.6 and 7.0 versions.May 24, 2017 at 12:22 am #29983
Thanks for that Robin,
you are right about the cached version so that's the white space mystery solved.
I have had a closer look at the double keyword thing and decided at the moment I like your new addition under the category in the product summary case as it appears to be inconspicuous compared with the Keywords (tags) in the WooTabsWrapper.
I have taken a few lines of code out of the Single Product Tabs php to prevent that being called. It works for the moment but a bit rudimentary. That's all I have time for right now.
Stock photo | unique travel | documentary | culture | festivalsMay 24, 2017 at 12:31 pm #29987July 1, 2017 at 11:32 pm #30103
I finally got round to updating to Symbiostock 4 and then I updated WooCommerce. I didn't notice that it was going to update to version 3.1.0 rather than 3.0.7.
Anyone running this version or should I downgrade to 3.0.7?
SteveJuly 4, 2017 at 1:57 am #30106
I finally got round to updating to Symbiostock 4 and then I updated WooCommerce. I didn't notice that it was going to update to version 3.1.0 rather than 3.0.7.
Anyone running this version or should I downgrade to 3.0.7?
Im just about to do the same, and am also wondering about WooCommerce 3.1 – from what I've looked at, the Woo team says its a fairly minor update so I'm guessing it will work fine. But interested to hear Robin's thoughts.
View my portfolio at THPStock Direct via Microstock Man. I also do Web Design & Graphic Design.July 4, 2017 at 8:32 pm #30113
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Sheer Lipstick
Sheer Lipstick
These gorgeously tinted lip sheers are intensely moisturizing, completely safe, and colored with the prettiest, most flattering shades. They are made with completely clean, non-toxic ingredients.
Diisotearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Calcium Sodium Borosilcate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnuba) Wax, Tin Oxide. May Contain Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 5 Lake, Red 7 Lake, Red 27 Lake, Blue 1 Lake
In addition to creating some of the most luxurious clean beauty products on the market, Beautycounter puts an enormous amount of energy and resources into advocating for legislation and labeling that will help us all feel better about the products we put on our bodies. Needless, to say, their banned ingredient list is one of the most thorough in this space.
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Headquartered in Morris, Minnesota, Superior Industries, LLC was established in 1972 as a subsidiary of Schmidgall Sand and Gravel. Our founder, Neil Schmidgall, began manufacturing custom built conveyors, gravel washing plants, crushing plants and other equipment for his father's gravel business and other area companies. To keep up with the growing demand in the region, the market needed more portable gravel processing equipment so Neil focused on building equipment that was easy to move from site to site. By the end of 1974, Schmidgall Sand and Gravel dissolved. That year also marked the start of a new venture for Neil and his growing group of employees. It's the year we started manufacturing conveyor idlers which grew Superior's reach outside west central Minnesota. That was the beginning. From there our rapid growth and product development have pushed us well outside the boundaries of those gravel pits near Morris and into global markets we only once dreamed about.
Today, Superior Industries manufactures a complete line of portable and stationary conveying equipment, as well as conveyor idlers, pulleys and a host of related component accessories. Patents on several product lines have given us an edge in the niche markets of transferring and stockpiling minerals. Arguably our most well-known product, Superior's TeleStacker® conveyor is popular in ship, barge and rail loading as well as unloading applications for sugar, sulfur, sand, rock, coal and wood. This innovative conveyor is designed to raise and travel radially to eliminate stockpile compaction and segregation, but can also be programmed to fill a rectangular area like a ship's cargo hold. Since its original design, the TeleStacker conveyor list of features and options have grown as well its size. Superior manufactures the largest, most productive, telescoping radial stacking conveyor on the market today.
Other products with patents include our PowerStacker® conveyor and Pinnacle® conveyors, both radial stackers are designed for seamless, quick transitions from an operation to road travel mode. Developed and first marketed in the mid-2000's, our RazerTail® truck unloader moves material from belly and end-dump trucks in minutes and vastly increases operational cycle times. Then in 2007, came the design and development of our Chevron® wing pulley. The innovative v-shape design deflects fugitive material and saves conveyor belting from traditional wear and tear we came to accept as just part of the job.
Aiding in our sales effort is a dedicated group of equipment dealers and conveyor component distributors throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and into parts of Central America. This group partners with us and owns exclusive rights in their regional territories to sell and service Superior products. Together, we've expanded Superior's presence to a now global level with products used on almost every continent.
Today, our company employs a staff of almost 500 and maintains some 350,000 square feet of manufacturing space right here in Morris, Minnesota.
Today, our company employs a staff of more than 500 and maintains a half-million square feet of manufacturing space in Morris, Minnesota, Prescott Valley, Arizona, and Norcross, Georgia. With a strong commitment to our core values and vigilant dedication towards the development of Superior employees, our future is strong and exciting to imagine!


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Actomyosin contractility plays a key role in tissue morphogenesis. During mammalian development, PTK7 regulates epithelial morphogenesis and planar cell polarity (PCP) through modulation of actomyosin contractility, but the underlying mechanism is unknown. Here, we show that PTK7 interacts with the tyrosine kinase Src and stimulates Src signaling along cell-cell contacts. We further identify ROCK2 as a target of junctional PTK7-Src signaling. PTK7 knockdown in cultured epithelial cells reduced the level of active Src at cell-cell contacts, resulting in delocalization of ROCK2 from cell-cell contacts and decreased junctional contractility, with a concomitant increase in actomyosin on the basal surface. Moreover, we present in vivo evidence that Src family kinase (SFK) activity is critical for PCP regulation in the auditory sensory epithelium and that PTK7-SFK signaling regulates tyrosine phosphorylation of junctional ROCK2. Together, these results delineate a PTK7-Src signaling module for spatial regulation of ROCK activity, actomyosin contractility, and epithelial PCP.
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Jill Horner speaks with Michael Forcella, Manager of Business Engagement Continuing and Professional Education from Ocean County College, about Veterans Programs. Interview recorded 6/7/2018.
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Kestrel lager relaunches
Kestrel lager is relaunching, with new designs by consultancy SPD that aim to 'premiumise' the brand.
The new range comprises a number of new variants, including a low alcohol 2.8 per cent lager and an alcohol-free version. The 9 per cent Kestrel Super is also being relaunched, along with a 'premium' 5 per cent lager and a Pilsner.
Kestrel was bought last year by Nigel McNally, a former marketing director at Wells & Young's, who now co-runs Brookfield Drinks, a new company that focuses on reviving neglected brands.
SPD was brought in to work on the project about six months ago, due to an existing relationship with both McNally and Wells & Young, which previously owned Kestrel.
The consultancy has designed new packaging for the range, redrawing the logo and creating a new colour palette. The kestrel illustration on the packaging has also been modified for the relaunch.
According to SPD, the colour palette used across the range is 'inspired by Scotland', with the 5 per cent variant using purple, referencing heather; the low-strength using a 'Scottish blue' and a green tone used for the Pilsner.
The 'sharing can' incorporates more of the previous Kestrel look and feel, as to not alienate previous Kestrel drinkers, says Andy George, creative strategist at SPD.
George says, 'We needed to try and premiumise Kestrel – especially with the 5 per cent – so we used purple to try and get it toe-to-toe with other premium continental lagers, but we also had to give [the brand] strong Scottish credentials.'
George says that much of the strategy work for the relaunch focuses on repositioning Kestrel Super as a 'responsible drinking option', and trying to move away from its previous 'bad rep'.
He says, 'We wanted to communicate that rather than it just being a stronger brew it has a very complex flavour profile – it's not just about the strength.'
Kestrel is currently being sold in independent retailers. And SPD says the brand is in talks with 'some larger multiples about stocking the brand in future.
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There is a mechanic behind every successful cycling team. The hidden guy outside the limelight, that enables the athletes to perform their very best. Meet Mads Severinsen, who is chief mechanic for the Danish Cycling Federation. A real cycling mechanic aficionado.
Dedicated to a Life With Cycling
Mads Severinsen is 25 years old and has already been working as a cycling mechanic for more than 10 years.
"I was in business practice in the end of elementary school. I knew I would go to high school, so I just wanted to try something I thought was really fun; bicycles. So, I got in practice at a local bike shop. And I was immediately spellbound by working with bikes. Not to ride them… Then I get bored too fast. I liked the mechanic part and the sport in general," says Mads Severinsen, while he works on Amalie Didriksen's Argon 18 Electron Pro, before her Omnium race at the UCI Track World Championships in Poland 2019.
When Mads finished high school he never looked back, but dedicated everything the profession as a cycling mechanic.
"I participated at his first UCI race in the age of 15 after finishing high school. I has since then been working for Danish teams like Glud & Marstrand and Riwal Platform Cycling Team", says Mads Severinsen.
In 2016 Mads was attached to the Danish Cycling Federation, where he worked together with Danny Skovgren, who is now Chief Mechanic in United Cycling. When Danny moved to United Cycling, Mads got promoted to Chief Mechanic.
Traveling Around the World
Mads has now been around the world with his tools. He is travelling with the Danish riders for more than 150 days a year!
"In 2018 and the start of 2019 I have been to New Zealand, Canada, China just to name a few … It's a privilege and I love to see how my work makes a difference for the riders".
A Logistic Wizard
Mads's daily work is in the cycling arena in Ballerup, just outside Copenhagen. This is where he is maintaining the Argon 18 Electron Pro bikes and all the other equipment, that the Danish team is using. Securing that all the equipment is in perfect condition. Packing everything and making sure, that is packed and arrives safely at the next destination, ready for the next race. A huge job, when you have more than your own bike to take care of.
"We have 8 riders participating at the UCI World Championships in Poland. For these riders we bring not less than 19 Argon 18 Electron Pro track bikes, 8 of the rider's personal road bikes, 25 wheels, 50 chain rings and 15 helmets. And that's just the bigger parts …" says Mads while spreading out his arms and showing his small booth at the inner circle of Pruszków Arena in Poland, where everything has its own spot and where nothing is left to chance. Mads got everything under control.
On the Road to Tokyo
After the World Championships, Mads is driving the 11 hours drive home to Denmark, for then to unpack everything, and then pack it all up again before leaving for the next race. But the next race is by far the final destination for Mads and the rest of the Danish National Track Team.
"The goal in our binoculars is the Olympics in Tokyo 2020. No doubt. And we are already now building up for that. For me it means, that I and our Performance Engineer, Andreas Top Adler, shall pick out and test all possible equipment like bikes, helmets, chains, chain rings, gloves, suits etc. before the end of the year, so we can have it approved by UCI. We are not allowed to use the equipment if it is not approved. So, it is super important that we are careful right now. And we are critical and only take the best with us to Tokyo. We are aiming for medals!" underlines Mads with a big smile.
And it's easy to say, that the chances are good. Espcicialle seen in the light of the performances at the 2019 World Championships, where Denmark won bronze in the Team Pursuit with Lasse Norman Hansen, Casper von Folsach, Julius Johansen and Rasmus Lund. In the Mens Madison Lasse Norman Hansen and Casper von Folsach took the silver, while Julie Leth and Amalie Didriksen took the bronze in the Women's Madison.


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Number of employees: 10
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J J Downs Industrial Plastics Inc.243 Bering Ave, Toronto, ON, M8Z 3A5, Canada www.jjdowns.com
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We have been in business for 49 years as a leading distributor and custom manufacturer of fluid handling and other industrial plastic products.
You will find a full line of PVC, CPVC, POLYPROPYLENE, HALAR, pipe, valves, fittings, sheet, rod, tubing, flexible hose and accessories, drain waste and vent systems, filtration, tanks, pumps, and instrumentation products.
All major brands are in stock including SPEARS, BANJO, HAYWARD, PLAST-O-MATIC, GF, ASAHI and many others. Buy from us at wholesale/discount pricing in order to re-sell to your customer base.
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Joyce Mäkitalo is an award-winning jewelry designer from Manila. "Her pieces, which she creates with a community of third-generation goldsmiths, have an interesting combination of rough and sleek which comes from the influence of past eras and the concept of futurism."
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Is Using a 3PL Worth It?
There are many reasons why companies consider using 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics) in their logistics and supply-chain management. But every business functions differently, and thinking about using a 3PL begs asking the question: Is using a 3PL worth it? You want it to make your job easier and provide a benefit to your company. So, let's take a closer look at what a 3PL does and what to analyze when making your decision.
What A 3PL Does
A 3PL provides companies with outsourced logistics and supply chain management, which include distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. In essence, they act as a middle man between you and your customers.
A 3PL's main focus is to optimize supply-chain operations, which means they are masters of their trade. If you are an up-and-coming business, you may not have such expertise, and it will cost you to learn it to the same understanding as a 3PL. This pushes the 3PL to innovate and find major improvements within the supply chain.
What to Analyze
To know whether or not using a 3PL is worth it for you, do your research. Just as your business is different than most, 3PLs differ from each other too. Find the one that works best for your company.
In 2018, Inbound Logistics wrote an article listing ten tips for choosing a 3PL provider. Here are a three:
- Seek Stability – As you do your research, ensure that the 3PL is stable. How are they financially? Do they invest in good systems, facilities and solutions? Are they capable of taking you on as a client? Do they have a high turnover of clients? These types of questions will help you know if your supply chain will be properly taken care of.
- Aim for Scalability – Will the 3PL be able to balance your needs with the needs of their other customers as you grow? You'll want to make sure they can scale with you, or you could be left without adequate space in their warehouse or with switching providers.
- Ensure Your 3PL Has Robust Technology – You want your provider to have up-to-date technology solutions. You may not think it's necessary, but warehouse automation is becoming more and more important in supply-chain and inventory management.
There are tools, like WarehouseOS, that can help them and increase the likelihood of getting orders right. And, such tools can show data on how effectively the 3PL functions to help you decide if using that particular provider is worth it or not.
Additionally, weigh out your costs and benefits by doing an analysis for the short-term and long-term of your business. It may be more cost effective to use a 3PL now, but you may want to keep control of your warehouse and supply chain down the road. If you'd rather not worry about it all, go with the 3PL.
Decide Whether or Not It's Worth It
Using a 3PL provides a lot of benefits that can help you focus on growing your business and can be a very smart decision. If using a 3PL is worth it for you, but you choose the wrong one, your company could suffer drastically. If the 3PL messes up the order or sends it late, you could lose a customer and get hit with negative reviews online. Those can add up and be difficult to recover from.
As mentioned before, research potential 3PL companies before partnering with them. You won't regret doing so.
If using a 3PL is not the worth it for you, you can definitely do it yourself. It may be more expensive and take a bit more time to get going, but it is nice to know that you'll have the receiving, storing and shipping of your products in house. And, there are ways to maximize your warehouse space and to run it at top-of-the-line efficiency. As mentioned above, WarehouseOS is a tool that can minimize your stress as you create your own warehouse.
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No matter what kind of vehicle you are driving, we will always need a proper tire to support the kind of activity we are doing including if you are a hobbyist who love to play in the wild with your ATV. In the market, there are various great tires to choose such as ITP Mud Lite XTR vs Maxxis Bighorn that are suitable for everyone who want to have a dependable performance all the time. Go check our article to see which the better option is.
In this article, we are going to give you information about:
– Are you currently looking for a new tire
– What are ITP Mud Lite XTR and Maxxis Bighorn
– How are the Tread Pattern of ITP Mud Lite XTR and Maxxis Bighorn
– How are the Performance of ITP Mud Lite XTR and Maxxis Bighorn
– ITP Mud Lite XTR vs Maxxis Bighorn
ATV Tires
Changing tire is not a pleasant part of having a vehicle and this is the same whether you are driving a car, riding a bike or playing around with your ATV. All of them will need a suitable set of tires to work according to your kind of activities. This is because a good tire is the one that can offer the proper performance as you want such as those with a smooth driving, great traction all terrain and those made to make sure you are always in charge of higher speed.
Each one of us may have different preference and it is fine but, before making any decision, it is better to make sure you are clearly understand what you need from your next tire. Those who drive with their car on various kind of terrain will love to use an all-terrain or mud tire when they only run on the wild but for city people, they will prefer to use an all-season or highway tire since they suit the kind of condition present.
This is a little bit different for people who are riding a sport vehicles like an ATV because just like the name, while they are literally mean all-terrain, most of us ride these bad boys on the wild with some mud, gravel, rocks and maybe sand. This condition is requiring a very different treatment from what we will faced out there and made specifically for the type of vehicle you ride. Additionally, some may still want to ride ATV on smooth pavement though we won't have as much fun here.
The same like car tires, ATV tire are separated into several types and all of them serve different purpose. Most users seem to stay with an all-terrain standard tire but depend on what kind of extreme condition you are playing in, we may need a different tire like mud specialist or sand specialist that clearly have a different design than those we rode on rocks. If you are only playing on gravel, light rock and muds, all-terrain tire still a good option to go and versatile.
If now is the time to change your tire then, allow some moment to look around and find some information regarding the tire you want to make sure they are matching the kind of application you are preparing to and overall will provide the kind of performance you need.
About ITP Mud Lite XTR
In the market, we can find so many good ATV tires available and it can be confusing as well if you are considering many of them. Among those many collection, ITP seem to have the kind of tire you want. As you may already know, this brand is very popular and actually have a wide collection you can rely on to since we can choose from all-terrain, mud tires and even those used in dessert and snowy condition.
If you are looking for an all-terrain tire to make sure you can tackle those common conditions in the wild, ATP Mud Lite XTR can be a good choice. This tire while called as a Mud model, is actually an all-terrain which is designed for those who are preparing to run through the worst condition out there. ATP claimed that this model is offering a low-profile sidewall so the riders can handle their vehicle properly even under extreme conditions.
ITP Mud Lite XTR Tread Pattern
As you can see from the sample picture above, this tire is featured with a high tread blocks or pattern that is more than an inch in height and a wide space between one block to another, measured around the size of a children palm which is good to make sure we can handle slippery surfaces such as wet rocks and mud or big puddles after rain. On size, unfortunately, we only have very little options here compared to the other Mud tire from ATP.
ITP Mud Lite XTR is a radial tire and build with 6 plies to make sure they can take an abuse and provide you with a dependable performance on the wild with a very sturdy carcass that won't be defeated with rocks or sticks we often meet out there. The hollow part on these tread pattern are also beneficial to make sure the rubber can move a little to provide more traction. Read also: ITP Mud Lite vs Mud Lite XL here.
ITP Mud Lite XTR Performance
If you are already reading a review about this tire somewhere, we are going to state the same thing about how good ITP Mud Lite XTR can perform out there. This bad boy is the match for you who are often running on muds and loose rocks terrain because they are amazing on such condition, the traction it can provide are dependable and users can ride with confident even when the terrain is quite extreme and you want to drive aggressively.
On snowy condition, the tire is also great because while they are not specifically made for snow, thanks to the aggressive tread pattern and deep lugs, they can provide a grip properly. However, a different thing happened when you are riding the set on regular road or anything flat like gravel because they are not going to provide a very comfortable ride and can even tear your surfaces since there is much traction here.
About Maxxis Bighorn
Since there are many good options out there, it is wiser to look around first to see if you will find a better item for your need to at least something with a similar performance but in a lower price. If you are in for a tire that can give you dependable ride on the wild, Maxxis Bighorn can be your next option. This tire is very popular among ATV owners because many of them are satisfied with the set due to how good they stuck to the ground.
Maxxis Bighorn Tread Pattern
Maxxis Bighorn is a radial tire and if you are already familiar with ATV tires and their types, we can instantly know that this model is made for desert, dirt and rock applications since the tread blocks are contributing into how they will work on such conditions. As opposed those that made specially to deal with mud, this type of tire have a tighter tread pattern to increase the contact between tire and ground as well as angled grooves to help you climbing those rocks.
This tire is also featured with an extra lugs on the shoulder which will be nice to have to protect the sidewall. Since Maxxis Bighorn is designed to maximize contact, the tire will have an enhanced performance in acceleration, braking and turning when you are playing around in the wild. As for the ply, this model is created with 6 plies and have a very durable carcass to make sure we can abuse them without worrying about damaging it too quickly.
Maxxis Bighorn Performance
Since they are made for rocks, let's talk about good they are on the condition first. When tested, Maxxis Bighorn is indeed amazing and they do stick to rocks like an octopus and can do much better than many other similar tires out there thanks to the tread pattern. They do lose traction when things are out of hand but we are sure most users will still able to get a pleasant experience with the set.
On mud, we can say that the set is still good as a rock tire because this is where the model suffer the most and not performing very well when we use them in deep mud since they can get stuck several times. However, as long as you stay away from mud or huge puddle, they can handle wet road well. On snow, they are very good and you will see that this set somehow not digging into the snow like many others, instead they glide through them.
This is a very different experience from a mud tire but still very dependable and this is what you will also get when using them to play on sand. They are still good but, we are not sure they can handle desert area or snow mountain the same.
Now, let's compare ITP Mud Lite XTR with Maxxis Bighorn. As you may already know, these tires are clearly made for different application because XTR specializing in mud with its amazing traction and water management tread pattern while Bighorn is made for those who love to play around and climbing rocks due to the more packed tread blocks.
ITP Mud Lite XTR vs Maxxis Bighorn
|ITP Mud Lite XTR
|Maxxis Bighorn
|- Made for mud
|- Made for rocks
|- Amazing mud and water performance
|- Amazing on rock climbing
|- Amazing in sand and snow
|- More comfortable on smooth road
|- Not very good for rock climbing
|- Not very good and snow and sand
All in all, both of them are made for different users, so it is best to pick the one that will match the kind of conditions you are going to use them in. If you love rock climbing, Maxxis Bighorn is the better option but if you love riding through deep mud, we will recommend you to pick ITP Mud Lite XTR.


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Suicide Squad #28 (2017) : "THE SECRET HISTORY OF TASK FORCE X" part two! Strapped to a rocket, sent into orbit and dumped unceremoniously into a decrepit old satellite floating hundreds of miles above the earth, things have never seemed worse for the Suicide Squad—at least until they're set upon by an incredibly deadly alien monster. Yeah, that's worse. But at the heart of the mysterious space station hides a pair of long-lost DC characters ready to shake Task Force X to its very foundation.
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This report considers the various structural options for social enterprise from the perspective of a social entrepreneur contemplating a new social venture. It addresses the issues that should be considered before deciding upon a structure, and then describes available structures, outlining how each will suit different combinations of priorities. This report adapts for Canadian readers the work of Jim Fruchterman, who focused on the structural options for social enterprise in the US context. After reviewing the considerations that Fruchterman emphasizes as crucial before making structural decisions, the report writers then review some of the structural options available in Canada, and the pros and cons of each.
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I think everyone goes through periods in their life that are stressful, everyone is different so the way in which stress comes will differ for many. This is why it's important to know how to relax and destress.
When I was younger I didn't realise and it would get to the point where it was so overwhelming and consuming that I would end up crying because I knew no other way. Part of this was due to not wanting to give up and to know I'd achieved something on my own. I didn't like to ask for help as I felt that it meant I was a failure. After many years I realised that it is okay to ask for help sometimes. We can't do everything on our own and sometimes help in some form is all we need.
That being said that only relieves part of the situation. Over the years I've tried various things and whilst I have to say the best way for me to destress and relax is a holiday we can't go on one every time we get stressed.
I have however found a few things that help me. So here's my how to relax and destress tips.
1. Bath
I've not always been a lover of baths. Not being one to like being still for too long them seemed like an odd thing to do. However, when finding Lush bath bombs a year or two ago I suddenly became a lover of baths. They're a great way to wind down after a long week and make me super relaxed for the weekend and the heavenly aromas from the Lush bath bombs add to being a super pampering experience. If not a nice long shower can be good too.
2. Yoga/Mediation
Whilst I have dipped in out of yoga over the years it is something that makes me feel calm and energised all in one. I don't know whether it's focusing on the moves and breathing or what exactly, but there is just something about it.
3. Music
I love music and I find it very therapeutic. If I am feeling stressed and angry I just look for a good song and it helps. I get lost in the sound and lyrics and it give me mind something to focus on.
4. Lazy Days
When I say this I mean a day when Ian and I are at home and we just do absolutely nothing. Maybe a full on pyjama day where we watch movies and eat good food. Taking that time for a bit of us time where we forget about everything a just relax. These days are very rare, so when they come along they are perfect. Some of the best days have been where we made a fort and watched films.
5. Walking
When I am feeling really stressed and restless all at the same time I find simply walking the best cure.
Ian and I like to go on these in the late afternoon or evening. It's a great way to clear your mind whilst getting some exercise.


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As the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, UNCF has always been committed to increasing the number of African American college graduates. Over the past few years, we have expanded our focus to include increasing the number of African Americans who are college-ready.
During the last five years, UNCF and its K-12 Advocacy team have produced events and research to amplify the need to improved outcomes for African American students and shift the narrative of what is possible for all students. In 2012, we released our inaugural piece of K-12 related research, Done To Us, Not With Us: African American Parent Perceptions of K-12 Education. As a guidepost to our community engagement efforts, the report explored how low-income African American parents view the K-12 education system and their role in supporting their children. In 2017 UNCF released the second report in our African American perceptions series Lift Every Voice and Lead: African American Grasstops Leaders' Perceptions of K-12 Education Reform and The Lift Every Voice and Lead Toolkit: A Community Leader's Advocacy Resource for K-12 Education.
With the upcoming release of the third report in our perceptions research series, A Seat at the Table: African-American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education, UNCF continues to amplify voices that are often overlooked in education discussions. The UNCF Education Summit will serve as a discussion point for the student perspective on education, a call to action on P-16 issues, and a platform for engagement and exploration of the role of African American voices -- specifically HBCUs -- in education reform efforts.
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Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. was named 14th president of Philander Smith College on October 1, 2014 and officially began his tenure on January 5, 2015. A dynamic scholar, transformative leader and forward-thinking visionary, Smothers is committed to building upon the institution's strong and historic legacy, while advancing its mission to new levels of excellence.
Meredith Anderson, Ph.D., is a senior research associate at the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute. She supports the K-12 research endeavors of the advocacy team and FDPRI through design and management of empirical research projects related to K-12 education reform for African American students.
Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., serves as Ed Trust's vice president of higher education policy and practice. In this role, Wil spearheads Ed Trust's mission to highlight inequities and outline solutions in order to improve access, success, affordability, and completion in higher education for low-income students and students of color.
UNCF's K-12 Advocacy department seeks to promote a college-going culture where African American parents are knowledgeable about the college-going process and more African American students are academically prepared for a post-secondary education. This effort engages and partners with national grasstop leaders and HBCUs to help them understand the crisis in black education, disseminates research to raise awareness of educational issues facing black students, and partners with and supports on-the-ground grassroots organizations. To learn more, please visit UNCF.org/
UNCF is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization and the largest private scholarship provider to minority group members in the country.
Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $4.7 billion to help more than 445,000 students receive college degrees at UNCF-member institutions and with UNCF scholarships. UNCF also provides financial support for its 37 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for scholarships and capacity building, conducts cutting-edge research on minority education, and advocates for equitable policies and funding for low-income and minority students.


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My Netgear CG3000DCR modem has been randomly resetting itself for the past 3 weeks. When I called support about it, they said that everything was fine on their end and someone was "probably" fixing the line somewhere. I doubt someone has been fixing the lines outside every 30mintues.
Today I'm even experiencing packet loss.
Any help would be appreciated as this is getting really annoying!
Mind posting your signal levels from the netgear's config pages located at http://10.1.10.1
As well, check out this thread with many reports of issues with this gateway:
Here are my signal levels
Meanwhile I will be reading the thread.
Also may I add that when I call comcast, it is always busy and says that nobody is available
Your signal levels look fine. So it's odd you are seeing issues. To be on the safe side have you done a full factory reset on the modem to download the latest firmware?
Also can you describe the reboots. Is the modem itself physically rebooting or is the connection just being lost for a few seconds?
Finally got ahold of a tech and he came over today. Apparently the line outside was going down a pipe and it had some black liquid over it. He has replaced the line and I'm hoping everything is working now.
The modem was physically rebooting to describe it.
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I've been a self-employed, driving instructor, based in Warminster, Wiltshire for 18 years. As a single woman the financial risk is all mine. When I began trading, and opened my business bank account, the bank advised me that some form of income protection would be a wise investment. I have a mortgage and regular bills to pay and so if something drastic happened to me, from either illness or accident, there would be no other protection in place that could cover all my outgoings. I am self-employed and the sole income provider in my household so I knew that I needed a good policy to protect me.
I have been a member of the Wiltshire Friendly Society since 2006. A friend recommended that Alan Godfrey, the sales representative, call me for a chat. They knew I was looking for a new policy well suited to my needs. I had an existing income protection policy with my bank; but it had lots of conditions attached to it, which meant that it didn't pay out as quickly as I wanted if I was ill.
Wiltshire Friendly's Income Protection was a good policy and the right one for me. They don't have a host of special conditions; such as, you have to be in hospital for a week before you can claim and I could choose to have my benefit paid immediately. I have complete peace of mind that they will pay out as long as I have the correct certification, such as a doctor's note.
As a driving instructor, I work in a very hazardous environment and I am aware that an accident could happen any day. Recently, I had a very calamitous month. I had an accident at home for which I needed a week off work. Later that same month, during a driving lesson where we were driving along the road at 50 mph, another driver pulled out of a side road on our left. There was absolutely no time to respond and the impact was almost instant. I suffered severe bruising and whiplash, which took me out of action for another two weeks. It was terrible, and even though I have a bit of a buffer with some savings it would still take me a while to recover the loss, because being self-employed any income is not guaranteed.
During that month I had also taken a week's holiday, which was unpaid, because I am self-employed and am only paid when I work.
So, if I didn't have my policy in place I wouldn't have had any income at all during that month which would have made me particularly vulnerable financially. My Wiltshire Friendly plan paid me my benefit for the three weeks I was unable to work, from the two unrelated accidents.
The claiming process is very straightforward and the Society's service has always been very good. Wiltshire Friendly has paid every claim I have ever made and in good time too.
It's not only been a good insurance policy though, there is also the added advantage that I am saving a little pot of money as well. However, what is most important to me is that when I need to claim the team are available to ensure the claim is managed quickly and simply, so that I can pay my bills.
You might think that it won't happen to you but I know from my own recent experiences things can go wrong, and all at once, so my income protection policy was absolutely invaluable. I was so relieved that I had it.
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Prayer is the practice of connecting to something deeper and more meaningful in life. It is rooted in a sense of spirituality. Prayer has two dimensions, one internal in the form of self-reflection and self-awareness, and the other external in a sense of connection with a depth, something bigger than the self and an inner dependency with all the other creation. Prayer, when done with the right awareness and intention and in moderation, can be beneficial in a number of ways:
1. It can give people a moderate sense of optimism and a healthy dose of hope. Optimism that there is more than the tip of the iceberg to life, and hope that when things do not go the way one wants despite reasonable effort, that there are other options.
2. It can help people cultivate a sense of gratitude. Prayer gives the person a quiet moment to use the time to appreciate the positive in life and to remember that at any moment, there is so much more positive than negative to life. And that sometimes, what seems negative may be otherwise.
3. It can help people delay gratification and control impulsive actions. By using this time to calm your mind, you can evaluate situations to see if it would create any harm and if it does, to stop yourself from doing it.
4. It can give people time to be able to see things from a broader perspective and that by itself can help with obsessive acts and compulsive thought or limited thinking.
5. It can help people find commonality and beauty in diversity. By reflecting on what Carl Jung calls the collective unconscious, people realize that they are sharing many of the same needs, desires, essence and beliefs as others, at the root.
6. It can help people focus and concentrate. By taking a break from the daily activities and doing a quiet time, one is able to use it to train his brain to be focused on the here and now.
7. It can help people forgive easier, and detach from the past and move forward.
8. It can give people a sense of security that they are connected to a depth in life.
9. It can give people a sense of comfort, being at ease and being protected, therefore decreasing too much anxiety and irrational fear.
10. It can be used as a time to cultivate rational thinking.
11. It can give people new and creative ways to solve their problems.
12. It can help people unleash.
13. It can be used as a time to learn how to connect better to others and to increase one's emotional/social maturity.
14. It can be used as a time of self-affirmation to increase one's confidence.
And remember, by repeating a series of meaningful, positive, lifting, and thankful phrases, you can retrain your brain to be more positive, be aware, be able to focus and concentrate and to let go of unwanted thoughts.
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Weld County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Samuel Kent Brownlee
Rest well Sam, We will take over the watch!!! God bless your family....
Officer Brian Pettit
Ault Police Department
November 24, 2010
You are a HERO and will never be forgotten! May GOD bless you and your family.
Deputy David Roycraft
El Paso County Sheriff's Office / Colorado Springs
November 24, 2010
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
November 24, 2010
To the friends and family members of Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the memories of your loved one.
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November 24, 2010
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
November 24, 2010
Rest in Peace...
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
November 24, 2010
Rest in peace Sheriff Brownlee!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
November 24, 2010
To the family, friends and Weld County Sheriff's Office our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time. May you rest in peace and we salute your service Deputy Brownlee.
Corporal M.H.Coleman #152
Caldwell County Sheriff Dept N.C.
November 24, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Sam Brownlee as well as to the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Brownlee, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
November 24, 2010
May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Brownlee and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Brownlee for your dedicated service to the people of Colorado and the United States.
James Sheppard
Father of Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/07/06
November 24, 2010
My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Brownlee, family, friends and coworkers of this hero, may God be with you and guide you through these dark and troubled times. We will never forget your hero.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
November 24, 2010
To the Browniee family and Weld County Sheriff's Department, We are so sorry for your great loss. Our prayes are with you.
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Rob Carter
Law 'Enforcement Ministry that care
November 24, 2010
We will take your watch from here. Job well done!!! Good luck and you will never be forgotten.
Deputy Brian Duffy
November 24, 2010
You are someone I have always looked up to. Someone who was my friend and not so much some times... Words cannot, nor never will tell you how much I love you and I will miss you. I am proud of you. You are a hero, but most of all thank you for being my brother.
Chief Petty Officer
US Navy
November 24, 2010
May God give your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Heroes will never be forgotten and YOU, SIR are a hero. I salute you.
Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police, Australia
November 24, 2010
On behalf of the citizens of the State of Colorado, we thank you very much for your years of service, dedication, and overall love for your job. Your selfless service will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.
We have the watch now, RIP.
Chief of Security Jason Doorenbos-Parry
Colorado Springs Security
November 24, 2010
When God sent His angels to bring you home, He had His reasons. Someday we will be able to ask why, but for now, we offer prayers of peace and comfort to those left behind. RIP Brother
Edwin A. Keeney (SMSgt)
USAF Security Police (Retired)
November 24, 2010
Rest in Peace Brother - We will take it from here! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Weld County Sheriff's Office and Deputy Brownlee's family during this tough time.
Deputy Doug Parrow
Butte County Sheriff's Office, SD
November 24, 2010
One of the FINEST!!! I am so blessed to have known and worked with you!
You will forever be in our hearts Sam! We Miss you.
November 24, 2010
Blessings, my Brother, and peace and comfort to your wife. Evil didn't triumph, but rather, your honor and sacrifice for the sake of us all.
Caoimhín P Connell
Park County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Connell
November 24, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of you loss. To all the family and Law enforcement family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Lisa Stovall
CSP Dispatcher
Colorado State Patrol Pueblo
November 24, 2010
Rest in peace my Brother. Thank you for your service.
Deputy S. Yates
Covington County Sheriff Dept.(MS.)
November 24, 2010
May your soul find peace brother... we have the watch.
Sgt. John Coughran
Fruita Police Department
November 24, 2010
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Sam Brownlee. Reading of his passing in the news this afternoon was truly heartbreaking. I would like to thank Brownlee for his service and dedication to the community. It is people like him that make our communities safer. There are a lot of people like myself who take a lot of comfort in knowing that there are brave men and women like Brownlee willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace and God bless you.
November 24, 2010
I worked on the street with Sam for close to four years before I transferred to the jail. Sam was a great deputy and an even better person. He loved being a cop and he loved helping people. Sam, you are in a different beat now. We have the watch here, but I know you have our backs. See you again someday. I will miss you.
Corrections Officer Kirk Higgins
Weld County Sheriff's Office
November 24, 2010
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