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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Chapters 1-5:
- Where are Holmes and Watson at the beginning of the novel?
- What information is revealed by the mysterious walking stick and what character does it belong to?
- What evidence is found near the body of Sir Charles?
- How is Sir Henry related to Sir Charles Baskerville?
- What mysterious things happen to Sir Henry upon his arrival in London?
- What does Sherlock Holmes deduce from the anonymous letter sent to Sir Henry Baskerville? How does he make these deductions?
- What is the curse on the Baskerville family? According to the legend, how did it begin?
- What name does the man in the cab give to the driver? How does Holmes react?
- There are two settings in this novel. One is where the action so far takes place; the other is described in the manuscript. Describe both settings, in terms of time and place.
- What is Sherlock Holmes like? Consider how he approaches evidence, the questions he ask, how he treats Watson, and his ECCENTRICITIES. Make a list of the six best words to describe Holmes.
- What likely motive exists for Sir Charles' death and the intimidation of Sir Henry? Which suspects appear to have been cleared?
- Sir Henry says, "You don't quite seem to have made up your mind whether it's a case for a policeman or a clergyman." Explain this statement. Do you think the evidence points to a logical of a supernatural explanation at this point?
- How does the author use the first few chapters of the novel to establish the theme that most people are unobservant and tend not to see the obvious.
Chapters 6-10:
- Why are there guards at the train station and along the road?
- What noise does Watson hear during his first night at Baskerville Hall?
- Who are the Stapletons and Mr. Frankland?
- Who are the Barrymores?
- What have the Barrymores found in Sir Charles' fireplace?
- How does Stapleton explain his odd behavior when he finds Sir Henry and his sister together on the moor?
- In what way does the setting of Baskerville Hall on the moor contribute to the mood of the novel? List as 6 words or more that the author uses to describe the moor and explain each one's effect.
- Briefly describe the subplot, which involves the Barrymores and the escaped convict Selden.
- In what way does the developing relationship between Miss Stapleton and Sir Henry complicate the plot?
Chapters 11-15
- Why did Laura Lyons write a letter to Sir Charles Baskerville?
- How does Holmes know that Watson is in his hut?
- What interrupts Holmes as he is telling Watson about the murderer?
- Where does Mrs. Stapleton tell Holmes and Watson to look for Stapleton?
- Who or what is the hound of Baskervilles?
- List the elements of Holmes' plan to catch the murderer.
- Do you like Beryl Stapleton as a character? Why or why not?
- The mystery is solved in Chapter 14. What purpose, therefore, does Chapter 15 serve?
- Who is the mysterious man seen by Watson on the TOR? Who discovers the man's identity? How? Where has he been hiding?
- Who is killed by falling from a cliff on the moor? At first, who do Holmes and Watson think it is? Why?
- Why does Sherlock Holmes go to the moor in secret? What advantage does this give him?
- How does Holmes discover that Jack and Beryl Stapleton are not brother and sister? What is their relationship?
- Why is Holmes fascinated by the portrait of Hugo Baskerville? What missing piece of the puzzle does the portrait reveal?
- Why do you think the author did not choose to have Holmes use a decoy instead of Sir Henry in the trap to catch Stapleton? If you were Sir Henry, would you have agreed to Holmes' plan? Why or why not?
- One theme of the novel is that strong emotion can lead one to do things for the wrong reasons. How does Stapleton use that idea to further his ends?
- What effect does the author achieve by using Dr. Watson as a first person narrator?
- A foil is a character that serves as a striking contrast for another character. How do both Watson and Stapleton serves as foils for Holmes?
- Explain how the theme GREED CORRUPTS is presented in the novel.
- Explain how the theme FEAR AND SUPERSTITION OFTEN OBSCURE THE TRUTH is revealed in the novel.
- Explain 3 conflicts in the novel.
- Holmes assumes Stapleton perished in Grimpen Mire, but there is no evidence to support that assumption. Write an ending from Stapleton's point of view, one in which he escapes to bother Sherlock at another time in the future?
- Decide on the 10 most important events in the book and put them in the order they occurred in the novel.
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The Little Flower always knew he'd make a great New York mayor. By 1933 he'd been waiting years for the job.
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Removing the Flags
Because you have followed every one of the previous training steps, it is time to remove the flags. After all, you don't want them to decorate your yard forever, do you?
If you have made certain to do everything correctly thus far, your dog should be respecting the boundaries you have set for him or her. In addition to this, your dog will have learned that it is OK to leave the safety zone under your supervision with a leash on, when it is time to go out for a walk.
Now, it is time to get rid of the flags. Here is the right way to do that:
- Be certain that up to 4 weeks have passed after the last phase of your dog training has been completed, to make sure that your dog has thoroughly internalized what you have taught him or her.
- Begin removing the flags, starting with every other flag across the perimeter. Let 5 days pass.
- Remove every other flag again from the ones that are left. Let another 5 days pass.
- Remove all of the remaining flags.
Congratulations! Your dog now has the freedom to play around your beautiful yard.
What If Your Dog Starts Leaving the Safe Zone After the Flags Are Gone?
If during any phase of removing the flags, your dog stops respecting the boundaries and starts ignoring the correction, put the flags back in place and do another 10 days of training. With that being said, it is very rare for this to occur, so no need to worry about this happening ahead of time.
Can't I Just Remove All of the Training Flags at Once?
While you could certainly do this if you want to, it is always a better idea to take things slowly when it comes to dog training. Taking the dog fence down all at once might confuse your dog, which could lead to results that are undesirable. You have already spent time training your dog to respect the boundaries, so there is no reason you should need to rush things at this point.


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Do You Know How Much To Tip?
A general guide to beauty salon etiquette. It includes tipping, a tipping guide and appointments-making
etiquette. Referenced from Emily Post Manners.
If only everyone who offered a service of any kind were paid so well that he
or she did not need to depend on tips, but unfortunately this is not the case. We must remember that many people are dependent on tips as part of their salary.
However, if the service is bad, they are rude, careless or inattentive, leave no tip and speak to the manager.
There is the argument that if we continue tipping despite bad service, we might as well make the tip mandatory because it fails the purpose of the 'system'.
What do you think? We will discuss this further below.
Who To Tip?
It can be confusing to know who should be tipped and how much because sometimes more than one beautician is involved in your appointment.
Beauty Salon Etiquette: Check the totals for each service provided when you are given the bill.
Base your tip off the percentages of the bill. For instance, manicurist $12, hair styling $20 etc.
Alternatively, you can follow the beauty salon etiquette tipping guide below.
If there is a "service charge" on the bill, then you do not have to tip.
How Much To Tip?.
Beauty Salon Etiquette Tipping Guide
Colorists – 15 to 20 percent
Hair Stylist – 15 to 20 percent
Shampoo person – $1 – $3
Manicurist – $2 for simple manicures or 15-20 percent otherwise
Facial, make up, waxing or other personal service – 15 percent
In salons where there is a coatroom/changing room matron, $1 is the standard tip. If there is a fee for that, do not leave a tip.
When Tipping is Not Needed in Beauty Salon Etiquette
International travel tip:
A common feature of beauty salons in many other countries is that a service has a service charge automatically added to your bill to cover gratuities. In that case, an additional tip is not expected.
Making Appointments – The Elegant Way
The most common areas of concern of beauty salon etiquette are making appointments, being on time, and communicating with the beauty salon.
If you are in a less busy city where beauty salons are generally quiet with a handful of clients a day, you may walk in and ask for an appointment immediately.
Otherwise, salons always appreciate an appointment before hand.
If you did not have the beauty salon's number, you can try your luck to see if they have a free slot.
If you are late for your appointment, try to call at least 15 minutes in advance. Usually 15 minutes before the appointment time, we'll already know whether we will be late or not. This is out of consideration for others.
If you are not going to make your appointment, please call and cancel.
Not showing for an appointment is extremely rude. People often do not care because it doesn't not make a difference to their pocketbook. The beauty salon could have scheduled another client on that same time slot allocated.
As a client, we also do not appreciate it when we arrive and find our time slot has been taken.
When we arrive and we find ourselves waiting, allow yourself about fifteen minutes of waiting time before you get annoyed. Sometimes another client's hair may have been more difficult to manage so on and so forth.
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- Great Hair: Elegant Styles for Every Occasion
- Natural Beauty: Pamper Yourself with Salon Secrets at Home
- Spectacular Hair: A Step-by-Step Guide to 46 Gorgeous Styles
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Ghost Recon Wildlands – Find The Best Sniper Rifle And Sniper Scope At The Start Of The Game
The open-world nature of Ghost Recon Wildlands allows you explore practically anywhere, whenever you like. One perk to this is you're able to find some of the best gear within minutes of starting the game. Check out this Ghost Recon Wildlands – Find The Best Sniper Rifle And Sniper Scope guide to find a killer Sniper Rifle and Sniper Scope near the very start of the game.
You may already have a sniper you can find at the very start of the game but it doesn't pack much of a punch and the scope is terrible. This takes a little longer but the pay-off is huge.
Ghost Recon Wildlands – Find The Best Sniper Rifle And Sniper Scope
The only thing you need to obtain one of the best Sniper Rifles and Sniper Scopes at the start of the game is a little patience and a helicopter. You can find helicopters all over the place so pick one up. You're then going to want to fly North East, up to the area Monte Puncu. You won't have the map uncovered yet but that's not a problem. Head to the location marked on the map above and you'll find the L115A3 Sniper Rifle, among the most powerful Sniper Rifles in the game.
Next up is the scope. It's a Digital Scope. It's probably not the best one in the game as it depends on personal preference but it's far better than any of the alternatives at the start. It's in the same region, Monte Puncu. Just a bit further South.
There's another Sniper Scope that's much better but more difficult to reach. Check out the location below:
This is the location of the T5Xi Tactical, the best sniper scope in Ghost Recon Wildlands.
Grab them both and you've got all the tools you need to get started providing assistance from a distance!
Want Better Weapons?
There's plenty of other rare and powerful weapons in the game. Be sure to check out our guide on how to unlock all weapons in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Check out our huge Ghost Recon Wildlands collectibles maps.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands has one of the biggest arsenal of weapons ever created in a Ubisoft game. Whether you're looking to bring the pain with a brand new shotgun or deadly assault rifle
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Ghost Recon Wildlands boasts a huge and impressive arsenal but with such a sprawling open-world at your feet, you're going to want something that packs a punch from range. This guide will tell you
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands boasts a very in-depth and rewarding weapon customization system. There are tons of different upgrades and attachments you can unlock to better your weapons. This
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Your guide to Vallecito, California assisted living facilities. With so many senior housing options available, how do you know which one is right for your family?
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Request information online by filling out the form to the right or call us at 855-363-2002 for a no-cost, in-depth assessment of your senior care needs. Our compassionate advisors can help you find the best Vallecito assisted living facilities for your unique needs and budget.
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Facts about Vallecito
Vallecito is also known as: Vallecito.
Vallecito is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 442 at the 2010 census, up from 427 at the 2000 census. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #273. Nearby is Moaning Cavern, the largest cave chamber in California, which the Miwok Indians used as a burial ground.
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** Due to injury Charles will be unable to make these until November 15th, current orders will be handled first so Christmas will not a feasible deadline for new orders. Please leave your email to be notified when Charles is again taking new orders for these marvelous creations!**
This awesome Eclipse inspired glass marble has been created with flameworked borosilicate glass. The edge pattern is done in black and blue where most of the cremains are encased and there are two opals embedded within the design; one to represent the sun and the other the moon. Line them up and you have your very own eclipse! This marble is made by Charles Shoulders.
Comes in 1 3/8" and 1 1/2" diameters. Delivery is within 4 weeks after the collection kit is sent into us. Uses 1/4th teaspoon cremains per marble. Eligible for up to 20% off on larger family-sized orders.
Please note this is totally spherical - it will roll!
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We at Spirit Pieces believe that memorializing loved ones is best done as a family. Towards that end we offer 10% percent off orders over $300 with increasing percentages off as additional items are purchased. We suggest a single person order and distribute the Spirit Pieces to keep everything as simple as possible. We can ship to multiple addresses if need be, however we charge $10 per additional address and you need to communicate this in the order notes.
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|Dubai // (c) 2011 MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is offering new Arabian destinations for its 2011-2012 winter season with the "Arabian Adventure" itinerary onboard MSC Lirica.
MSC Lirica will sail roundtrip from Abu Dhabi or Dubai from October 30, 2011 through March 4, 2012. This seven-night cruise will feature calls at Muscat, Oman; Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates; Khasab, Oman; and overnight stays in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
With these new destinations, guests can now experience historic landmarks in Muscat, cosmopolitan culture in Dubai, and the blend of old and new in Abu Dhabi. Guests will also have the opportunity to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza or take a trip over the rolling sand dunes.
Guests who book this trip by July 31, 2011 will receive 50 percent off one guest per stateroom. Rates begin at $649 for the first person and $324.50 for the second. Kids 17 and younger sail for $99.
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Bright sunshine beckoned Orpington's largest field of parkrunners this year and we were able to celebrate Richard Hawkes' 250th parkrun... Richard and his son regularly run and volunteer at Orpington parkrun. Many congratulations to him... We understand that Thomas who is a junior parkrunner is following close behind so we look forward to him achieving 250 runs soon!
Today is also 24 hours before the London Marathon and many of our running community are taking part, either as volunteers or athletes... Good luck to everyone tomorrow...
This week 221 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 13 were first timers and 36 recorded new Personal Bests. Representatives of 18 different clubs took part.
The event was made possible by 11 volunteers:
Joe NEANOR • Robert Stephen LAWRENCE • Ian CATCHPOLE • Lahcen OUARBYA • Ashley FINESILVER • Justin PARKER-HANN • Emma SILLITOE • Neil WILLIAMS • Michael SILLITOE • Amanda WILLIAMS • Zoe MCDONALD
Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Orpington parkrun Results Page.
The male record is held by Jason CHERRIMAN who recorded a time of 15:57 on 22nd September 2012 (event number 2).
The female record is held by Clare ELMS who recorded a time of 18:15 on 29th June 2013 (event number 42).
The Age Grade course record is held by Sally MUSSON who recorded 93.54% (21:40) on 19th August 2017 (event number 258).
Orpington parkrun started on 15th September 2012. Since then 4,622 participants have completed 37,289 parkruns covering a total distance of 186,445 km, including 5,975 new Personal Bests.


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Hardback, in red cloth, with gilt illustration on the front cover. In Very Good condition. With no dust wrapper. Published so far as relates to certificated solicitors practising in England and Wales by the authority the Law Society. Contents: Courts and Offices, Counsel, Solicitors, International Section, advertisements and general index.


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March 2-9, 2016, the first stage of the research analytics championship and the CXIX International Research and Practice Conference "Cultural and historical development of the society as the dynamic expression of the self-learning human existence" were held.
The event was carried out in the remote interactive form in London (UK) and was dedicated to Culturology (inc. sports and physical culture), Art History, Philosophy and History.
The events were devoted to the memory of the outstanding Swiss cultural historian, who was at the cradle of cultural studies as an independent discipline Jacob Burckhardt; therefore the events have the status of his "Memorial".
The conference and championship organizers: the International Academy of Science and Higher Education (UK), All-Ukrainian Academic Union (Ukraine), International Union of Commerce and Industry (UK), American International Commercial Arbitrational Court (USA), Scientific-industrial company «GISAP L.P.» (Scotland, UK), Heidegger Centre of Scientific Initiative (Germany), Association for the Study of Natural Science (Spain), Open Philosophical Society of Existential Psychology (France), Institute of Problems of Society Life (Israel), Institute of Economic Analysis of Marshall (USA), Venture technologies department of Rorelse Corporation (Sweden).
The international organizing committee: Anatol Tim (USA), Boris Zhytnigor (Ukraine), Henry Osad (Nigeria), Inkeri Snellman (Finland), Kenneth Odros (Canada), Lucas Streiker (Belgium), Milos Stojkovic (Serbia), Peter Kishinevsky (Israel), Sergei Serdechny (Australia), Stevens Godvint (UK), Thomas Morgan (UK), Hristo Blagoev (Bulgaria).
The expert committee: The expert committee: Kachatur Avetis Sanosyan (Armenia), Radko Monchev (Bulgaria), Alexey Konovalov (Kazakhstan), Olivia Thatcher (UK), Berhard Neumann (Germany), Helen Shentseva (Russia), Marina Dedyulina (Russia), Pak Sung Hoon (South Korea), Seville Ismailova (Azerbaijan), Julie Soreli (France), Oksana Lagoda (Ukraine), Semen Zhytnigor (USA-Israel), Tamara Stepanskaya (Russia), Tatyana Lugovaya (Ukraine), Sabina Ayazbekova (Kazakhstan).
The best articles and their authors were awarded with special diplomas. The collection of reports of participants was published following the results of the conference.
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- Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:07 am
- Forum: Ascomycetes
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Re: Literature and resources for Ascomycetes
Some lovely resources here but still a massive minefield and one that seems to always throw up something new. I am just creeping back into fungi mode before the season starts proper - already the ascos are causing me a headache. Chris you mention you have many papers on these beautiful blighters - I...
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Thank Chris - as ever the font of sound advice - very much appreciated. The trees aren't far away so I will duly keep tabs on what transpires.
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Gingko Rust
<t>Been a while since I have posted on here so hello again to one and all. The trouble I am having lately is with this black growth on Gingko leaves - a ruddy puzzler indeed.</t> The pictures attached show the fungus on the leaf and a dodgy picture of what I believe to be the spores. The spores meas...
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Dark Bush Cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera).
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Nothing can match the feeling of sipping some chilled beer made from your own hands after a long day of work. But the world of beer brewing is a colossal one and involves many steep learning curves.
Producing beer is an art in its own right due to the number of steps and complexities one needs to plan for, and conduct before reaping the fruits of your labor. There are also as many as three different methods of brewing beer that vary in levels of difficulty. As such, one is presented with a lot of room for creativity to form the beer suited perfectly to their own palate.
In this article, we'll give you some basic insights into the process and world of beer brewing. Then, we'll lay down the steps to build a home brewery you're proud of, even if you are just starting out. To make sure you have adequate knowledge of the procedure, however, we would recommend putting in several hours of additional research on certain topics before even thinking of attempting to brew beer.
Thankfully, it's worth it, and you will definitely end up saving a lot of money over the long run. On top of this, home-brewed beers are a popular gift across the world, and setting up a basic brewing system to get started with can cost as low as $100, on average. To get started on your own journey into the world of brewing beer, read on.
So, How is Beer Brewed?
The Different Methods of Brewing
The main ingredients of beer are grains, water, yeast, and hops, which give the beer its bitterness and balance the sugars from the grain. You can choose from three different methods of brewing: extract brewing, partial-mash, and all-grain brewing. Many beginners of brewing start out with extract brewing and make their way up to all-grain since the process for the former is relatively simpler.
But extract brewers will tell you that the malt produced by this process if done properly, can be as good as one produced by all-grain brewing. Whether there is truth to that claim is something we will leave on you to find out. However, the main difference between the three methods is the space for variation that they allow with respect to flavors and textures of the beer. However, there is definitely some utility in trying out all three methods before deciding which one suits you best. There are no shortcuts to improving at brewing beer, and persistence will be key. The path to getting the taste just right is a long and arduous one that will require many failed attempts before success.
The Process of Brewing Beer
Brewing involves many steps and keywords that can seem daunting at first, but once you read it a few times, the process will start to appear much simpler. We'll cover some of the basics in this section.
In simple terms, the process of brewing beer is essentially you extracting the sugars and liquids from a base grain and adding water, before separating the husk. This is succeeded by adding hops, which counteract the sweetness of the sugars and eventually combining with yeast before leaving the solution to mature. There are some additional steps and ingredients that need to be added along the way, and we'll go over the steps briefly.
Step 1 (Mashing): Here, grains like barley, wheat, rye, or others are crushed in a mill to extract sugars called grist.
Step 2 (Heating): The resulting mixture is combined with warm water for about an hour. This breaks down the starch of the grains into sugars by activating natural enzymes from the malt.
Step 3 (Lautering): Despite the odd name, this step just involves separating the sweet liquid called wort from the grain husk.
Step 4: (Boiling): The main difference between this step and step 2 is the temperature, which is higher in this step. This is done to destroy any remaining particles to leave a clear liquid for fermentation.
Step 5 (Fermentation): Many expert brewers ferment their beers in two stages, but it is not necessary to do so. Fermentation is commenced by adding yeast to the extracted wort. This stage produces the alcohol, carbon dioxide, and other flavors of the final beer.
Step 6 (Bottling or Kegging): After fermentation, you need to store your beer in either bottle, which are more inexpensive, or kegs, which gives you greater control over carbonating the beer.
Read: These are the most popular coffee drinks in Asia
Building the Ultimate Home Brew Set up
This section is for those who have had some experience in brewing and want to take their brewing to the next level. We'll cover the steps to building the best all-grain brew set up that you can get for your home. Make sure you have enough space for the various parts that you'll need. A garage, and if you can afford it, a barn dedicated to brewing would be ideal. Also, remember to thoroughly sanitize all equipment before usage. Now, on to building the setup.
Read: Best Way To Prepare Neapolitan Pizza
Each step needs distinct parts to carry out its function. The mashing needs a mash tun to break down the grains and extract its starch while maintaining a constant temperature. If you get one with a false bottom, that'll help you conduct the next step using the same vessel.
After mashing, the heating process needs a kettle. Most brewers skimp out here if they're running on a tight budget, but we highly recommend getting a big kettle (at least 8 gallons) right at the beginning. A large kettle will help you make adequate quantities for large parties, as well as prevent any spillovers from heating.
Then, you'll need a lauter tun, which can be used as a substitute for the mash tun. Some other components include wort chillers, siphoning tubes to connect various parts, a thermometer, spoons, the requisite ingredients such as yeast and water, and a plastic pitcher.
Similar to building the ultimate home brew set up for coffee, building the ultimate brew set up for beer relies heavily on knowing which parts of the process to focus on. Many brewers, for example, keep the mashing process simple by just passing it through a mill, but others prefer to hand crush them for the added personal sentiment. As mentioned, a bigger kettle from the get-go will doubtless prove very convenient over your attempts to brew beer. Following the boil, you'll need to cool the wort, which can be done using the wort chillers. Some brewers recommend getting two chillers instead of one for ease of use.
Eventually, you'll need to transfer the clear beer to a fermenting vessel, where the yeast is added and the mixture left to mature. This is perhaps the most important step of the entire process. Get a yeast starter to ensure that the fermentation cycle starts off properly, and to reduce risk of contamination. There are many many more accessories that you can get, such as carboy handles, hopbacks, etc, but the list is far too long to go over in this article.
Once fermented, make sure you store your beer using the relevant techniques to prevent contamination. This will also help the beer carbonate properly. If you plan on producing beer in bulk, a kegerator might be worth investing in. Despite being a sizeable initial investment, it ultimately makes the process simpler and gives you control over the carbonation.
As you learn more about brewing and have practiced it a fair number of times, there is massive room for experimentation and playing with flavors, combining grains, and producing different types of beer. It's one of those hobbies that demands discipline but is rewarding in its results.
Happy Brewing!


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It's gifts galore this week and we're talking illuminating children's lighting gift ideas for those little-rays of sunshine. We're exactly a month away from the most exciting day of the year so make sure your little ones are grinning from ear to ear with our range of children's lighting and accessories. Our gift ideas are ideal for any child's bedroom or play area, whether you're after a princess design, Disney décor or some colourful lighting.
Children's Lighting Gift Ideas – Multi-Coloured 5 Light Marie Therese Chandelier
Last week we drooled over our stunning collection of coloured crystal 5 Light Marie Therese Chandeliers. The combination of traditional meets contemporary will add a funky addition to any room. See our Marie Therese blog posts last week. At £39 these chandeliers are a great gift idea and the range of colour options will fit in a wide range of interiors. What we didn't tell you was this range also comes in a funky multi-coloured option. We wanted to wait for our gift feature to showcase this stunning Marie Therese 5 Light Dual Mount Chandelier – Multicoloured. After the success of our small multicoloured Gypsy Chandelier back in 2011 we wanted to recreate a piece inspired by our popular Marie Therese design. We unveiled our new collection in the spring of 2013 with a great reception. Our multi-coloured Marie Therese 5 Light Dual Mount Chandelier features 5 separate colours that make up each arm, each section has it's own coloured crystal effect droplets that cascade down from each arm and sconce. The multi-coloured feature allows this piece to fit in a multitude of interiors but it's the playroom and children's bedroom we're focusing on today.
Children's Lighting Gift Ideas – Task Lighting
Playrooms need to be engaging, that means bright, colourful and interactive. We've pulled together our collection of children's lighting including some fun newbies. Task lighting is a must for any room where concentration and specific activities occur. Playrooms and children's bedrooms can become one of the liveliest rooms in the home. A homework haven, a crafty corner of the home or a simple play area, this room will need some sort of task lighting for safety as well as decorative. Our Felix 1 Light The Cat Desk Light is a fun and colourful way to give light and character to a room. With an adjustable illuminated head you can direct the diffused light onto a specific areas such as homework books, reading books or colouring in pads. This light would also fit in to a children's bedroom and can double up as a night light. This lamp is ideal for children as it is cool to touch so won't burn those cheeky little hands.
If you're after a more grown up lamp then check our our Timmy Range, available in a range of vibrant colours this collection will give a great injection of colour whilst also being practical. The simple design is ideal for older children and even teenagers too. We're offering a bargain gift price of £15 for a pair of Timmy Task Lamps or £13 for one. Check out our Task Lighting blog post for more information on our Timmy Range.
Children's Lighting Gift Ideas – Mood & Night Lights
If it's the children's bedroom that needs a lift of illumination go for a mood light or night light. Night lights are great for a soft diffused light that is just bright enough to give the room a soft glow without being too dazzling. For those afraid of the dark or little ones prone to a late night toilet trip, we suggest choosing a night light. Our new range of children's lighting features around 15 Mood and night lights, from PIR sensor wall lights to projector style lamps and portable handheld glow lamps. Our Mybuddy Children's Lighting range is one of our newest night light collections, giving you an illuminating companion at their bedside. This cute little gadget has a friendly sweet face and an easily controlled illumination that can help your child get a soothing nights sleep and then help your little ones to rise and shine easily the next morning. Choose from 3 colours to suit your child's bedroom. Our range of Mybuddy Lights also include ceiling lights.
Children's Lighting Gift Ideas – Wall Lighting
For more illumination and to add an element of fun and colour to your walls choose one of our children's wall lights. Our Children's Caterpillar Ceiling & Wall Light incorporates many colours of the rainbow to make up a colourful caterpillar feature for your walls. This is a fun addition with a large globe bulb which doubles up as the caterpillars head. This fitting can also be fitted onto the ceiling to illuminate a wider scope of space. Or alternatively choose our matching Pendant Light which suspends from the ceiling , giving a floating element to the fitting.
Children's Lighting Gift Ideas – Projector Style Lights
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This clip from the movie "Secretariat" reminds me of the importance of self-belief and confidence in being an effective negotiator or influencer.
A brief background to the clip – "Secretariat" is based on the true story of an American thoroughbred racehorse that in 1973 became the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in 25 years. It is a tale of triumph over adversity by a wonderful team of people and a horse, led by its inspiring owner, Penny Chenery. Ms. Chenery was a housewife who, on her father's passing, decides to fulfil her life-long passion for raising champion horses.
Leading up to the scene presented in this clip, Secretariat has won its first few races and is starting to make a name for itself. Ms. Chenery, however, is straddled with a ton of debt. The easy option was to sell the horse and unburden herself and her family of this debt – instead, knowing the horse presented tremendous unrealised potential, she follows her instincts and seeks to raise funds by selling a share of the horse to investors. This scene is about Penny Chenery successfully negotiating and getting her desired value for the horse with a prospective shareholder.
This scene offers the following valuable lessons:
Lesson #1 – Our ability to influence is proportionate with the level of belief we have in whatever we're trying to sell
Many believe that effective influence is about technique, strategy, what to say, when, how. They are often concerned about whether or not they have the relevant experience or credibility. These indeed are valuable. However, the most important factor I believe is the level of conviction you have in your idea, product, service or offering.
In this scene, despite lacking the experience and a proven track record, Ms. Chenery successfully sways her investor's opinion through her strength of conviction in her team and horse's ability to deliver. Her personal strength of character and tenacity would also have given her investor confidence, despite all logic suggesting that the risks outweighed the outlay.
Today, think about a situation where you might have been less than successful in influencing a decision. How strong was your level of conviction in your idea or solution? Did the way you communicate convey this strong sense of certainty? How can you strengthen your belief? Could you read and learn more about it's effectiveness, or reflect on the many benefits the idea presents to the other party?
Lesson #2: Champions back themselves and play to win, not "to avoid losing"
In a separate scene leading up to the negotiation segment, Ms. Chenery's brother and husband argue strongly for the sale of Secretariat in order to ease the burden of debt left behind by her father. You can view this clip here -> http://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/secretariat/will-to-win.
Her determined response reveals her innermost thoughts – "My father came from nothing. And his legacy to me isn't money. It's the will to win if you can, and live with it if you can't. This is about life being ahead of you and you run at it. Because you never know how far you can go unless you run."
What an inspiring philosophy. It's certainly part of the legacy I would love to leave with my kids.
Make this the most outstanding day you deserve!
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Several Kantai Collection voice actresses cosplay their warship counterparts
During the 1st Yokohama Naval Review Rehearsal event where the Kantai Collection anime's release date was revealed, several of the browser game's voice actresses made an appearance which has surely delighted the fans.
A few of them however took it a bit further as they not only wore Kantai Collection T-shirts, but also cosplayed their own characters.
Known for voicing loli characters like Date A Live's Yoshino and Sora no Otoshimono's Nymph, Iori Nomizu is also voicing four warship girls in Kantai Collection, and one of them is the aircraft carrier Shoukaku. Here she is cosplaying that very aircraft carrier in an image she herself posted via her personal twitter page.
Aya Suzaki may not voice the light cruiser Naka in the video game, but she did cosplay her. She even posted images of her cosplay through her personal blog. Suzaki voices the destroyer Hibiki and a few others in the game while Ayane Sakura voices Naka. Suzaki meanwhile is also known for voicing Kill la Kill's lovable Mako Mankanshoku as well as Tamako Market's titular character, Tamako.
Nao Touyama, who voices the battleship Kongou, also shows off herself cosplaying her own character. Touyama is also known for voicing Hataraku Maou-sama!'s Chiho as well as Nisekoi's Chitoge Kirisaki.
While it may not be a full cosplay, Yuki Yamada, who voices the light cruiser Yahagi wears her character's ponytail as well as her collar.
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12-25-2019 06:29 AM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:01 AM by SamsungJace
I have same issue now with my new Samsung QE55Q70.
I have DENON AVR X2200W and with one remote i can turn off all devices, but when turning on, TV won`t turn on DENON receiver. I can turn it on if i choose in tv setting to use HDMI AUDIO and not TV speakers.... So it seems that everytime i turn off devices, TV switches to TV speakers and when turning on it won`t switch to HDMI audio...
I had no problem on my old Samsung UE55H7000...
I have a Samsung E6730 surround sound Blu-ray player connected up to HDMI CEC and lately it's only 50% of the time that the surround sound system turns on with my TV.
I bet this is a Samsung bug.
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I completely agree with this post. HDMI-CEC is an industry standard protocol but Samsung's software implementation is terrible. I too have the same issue. It's not only denon receivers but yamaha receivers as well. I have a sony TV that I replaced with a Samsung TV and my 1080p Sony works fine. I can turn on the TV and my yamaha receiver will automatically turn on as well. Sometimes the Samsung TV doesn't switch to the correct HDMI port like a blu-ray player when you turn it on, I have to manually go to the receiver and select the input source which practically defeats the purpose of HDMI-CEC. It's just not making sense!! I hope Samsung will issue a software fix to all these issues. I tried all the troubleshooting I can imagine but nothing works. Just wondering if all Samsung TV's are CEC certified maybe not.
01-03-2020 03:21 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:02 AM by SamsungJace
I have the same receiver (Denon AVR-S750H) and a 7 series TV.
I can work...for a while. Strangely, if I go through the hassle of resetting the tv, then poof! everything works as it should! But, after some period of time, I am mysteriously back to having the Anynet+ only able to turn off the reciever. So, because it works until it fails, I have concluded it is a problem, and it is a problem with Samsung. Internet research has confirmed this with many other complaints.
Samsung? Any answers? Dissapointed...
01-23-2020 08:04 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:02 AM by SamsungJace
I have the same exact issue. What I don't understand is that how am I able to see the fire tv cube content on the Samsung q80r when the demon recover isn't even on when I use Samsung universal remote to turn it on.
01-24-2020 07:55 AM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:02 AM by SamsungJace
The Denon (and other receivers as well) has a passive HDMI pass-through mode. Basically, the HDMI switch operates even though the unit is in standby mode. I see the same behavior with my Roku and Nintendo Switch- the Denon responds to HDMI-CEC commands to switch inputs and will pass data through, even though it's not "on" and driving the speakers.
So, there's still the issue of the Samsung TV not turning on the Denon, which remains annoying.
01-26-2020 03:56 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:02 AM by SamsungJace
Issue is not only Yamaha and Denon.
I have Marantz AV amp with HDMI linked to TV (Q80R)
The TV will turn off the AMP but it does not turn on when the TV does.
The SAT/Cable box still works with the smart remote even when the amp is off.
I can't turn on the AMP unless I go into settings and mess about in there. Which is defeating the object of having a smart remote to use with all your devices.
There was never a problem with my aging LG tv! TV on AMP on, TV off AMP off. Change source AMP changed Source!
I have already had to swap out the TV due to the diagonal lines being present at all times on the screen.
Given that I have already had to go signifficantly out of my way (and may need to again) to sort out one issue, I would at least like a response from a Samsung moderator.
NOT an excuse about 'no promise of compatability'. The remote will change volume etc so is proven that the link is there.
PROVIDE and acknowledgment of the issue.
GIVE a solution or a confirmation that it is being looked into.
Many thanks in anticipation of a response out of courtesy to your customers.
02-03-2020 09:02 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:02 AM by SamsungJace
Same problem as everyone here. Seems to clearly be a Samsung problem as other have stated. It's annoying AF. Has anyone figured out a workaround?
02-04-2020 05:10 AM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:03 AM by SamsungJace
It was working fine with my Sony -dn1060 and my 65" curved tv but then last week I updated the FW and it hasn't worked right since then.
02-07-2020 12:57 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:03 AM by SamsungJace
I've just spent £6000 on a new Samsung tv all built into a wall in a new house. My Amp is in a coms room and guess what... when I turn my tv on it won't turn the amp on!!! This is disgusting Samsung.... I've tried with two other LG tv's and yeap... they work just fine.
how much do customers have to spend to get a very basic function to work that's been around for years??
fix this now.. don't blame everyone else.
if this isn't fixed within next few weeks I'll be making this fault viral to all the home audio media (magazines, review websites and review websites)
sort it out and acknowledge when you HAVE!!!
02-07-2020 01:53 PM - last edited on 03-12-2020 10:03 AM by SamsungJace
Thank you so much for reaching out! This forum is for support of US products and customers. As your product is a non-US model and support for these models is very limited, please seek a support team for your area. You can do so by using this link: https://www.samsung.com/us/common/visitcountrysite.html. Thanks!


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I felt it ere I saw it come;
A gradual dip, a sinking slump –
Then towering up before my eyes,
Tall tidal waves of tasks arise!
I row and row, to no avail,
For here they come! And lo, I flail:
Pulled under, tossed up, gasping air,
My heart a-thunder, wild-swept hair.
Somehow I clamber back aboard,
Secure myself with stouter cord,
And brace. Behold! New waves approach;
With gaining speed they do encroach.
Exhaustion streaming down my face,
Yet still I stand, and still I brace,
"Press on, press on!" I mutter low;
"Press on, press on!" On I must go.
"Why suffer so?" you frown in care,
"Why not just stop? Why hang in there?"
But then, I never have been one
To give up, head home, turn tail, run.
"Press on, press on!" my battle cry;
"Press on!" despite work piling high.
What I need: Time to sit and think.
I don't have: Time for anything.
But sometimes, maybe that's a boon;
P'raps thinking, I'd give up too soon,
Or count the cost, and walk away,
Decide to fight another day.
Yet time and tide wait for no man –
I'll take my shot, and take my stand;
Cast my lot while the stakes are high;
Face trials with unflinching eye.
For Who is this who steps serene
Across tumultuous, stormy green?
"Press on, press on!" in echoes clear,
"Press on, My child! You need not fear."
'Tis He! 'Tis Christ! My Master calls;
'Tis He for whom I rise and fall,
For whom I strive, for whom I rest,
For whom I ever give my best.
So press on I, vigour renewed,
My duties' clamour rendered mute;
Still wave-tossed, but I will not sway –
My utmost for Him, every day.
Grace Toh –
is the Editor of Methodist Message and a member of Kampong Kapor Methodist Church. She prays for God's strength to press on in His call amidst life's challenges.
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This is a recipe for Hide Bread from one of my favorite cookbooks for a good read, The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook. I have read the cookbook cover to cover a few times and still find a lot of interest in the personal stories about local personalities as well as intriguing new, local recipes. I have to say, I haven't tried a ton of the recipes yet, except for this one.
I have still never been to eat at the Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant but it is one of my goals for this spring or summer. It is located next to a gas station along HWY 1 and offers baked goods for a quick bite in the morning and a great looking creative brunch, lunch, and dinner. Their specialty foods are created using their wood-fired stove to create such dishes wood-grilled burgers, local fish, pizza, and breads. You can make reservations online through open table at their website.
Each section of the cookbook has stories from local folks who influenced the Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant along the way. Hide Bread is a recipe invention by the three-restaurant owner's friend Terry "Hide" Prince.
Once you make the English muffin like individual breads, known as Hide Bread, you HAVE to OPEN them up and toast them or else they will taste uncooked and hard. You can store the Hide Bread in the freezer after your initial bake and then cut them in half and toast them. Lather the Hide Bread with butter, jam, or peanut butter and eat while you are running out the door to work.
Heidi Swanson of www.101cookbooks.com blogged about this recipe too and has great tips and photos to check out! Hide Bread @ 101cookbooks.com
Hide Bread Recipe —–>
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra flour for dusting
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 2 cups oat bran
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup amaranth, quinoa, millet, or poppy seeds (or any combo of these)
- 2 tablespoons dulse flakes, or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons beer
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk, half-and-half, milk, or water
- unsalted butter, softened for serving
Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
Place all the dry ingredients in an (extra-large) bowl, stir them together, and make a well in the center. Add the beer and the buttermilk. Mix with the handle of a wooden spoon until a thick, wet batter forms. Sprinkle a layer of flour over the top. Turn the batter onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a loose log about 2 inches in diameter. Cut it into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices and par them down with your hands to form patties. Place the patties on the baking sheet and bake them for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Let them cook completely.
To serve, slice each patty in half, toast it well, and smear with butter (hs note: a sprinkling of salt works wonder here as well). And seriously, make sure to toast it. Hide bread is similar to an English muffin in that if you don't toast it, it'll taste raw.
Makes about fifteen 4-inch patties. See the photos for better instructions!


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Despite the seriousness of the topic, the term ""cybersecurity"" still exasperates many people. They feel terrorized and overwhelmed. The majority of business people have very little understanding of cybersecurity, how to manage it, and what's really at risk.
This guide, with its dozens of examples and case studies, breaks down every element of the development and management of a cybersecurity program for the executive. Read cover-to-cover, it's a thorough overview, but it can also function as a useful reference book as individual questions and difficulties arise.
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Actor Varun Tej bags another hit in his career with Tholi Prema which has been doing great since the release day all across the globe. Directed by debutante Venky Atluri, Tholi Prema is a romantic saga and also starred Raashi Khanna as the leading lady. The film, since its release, has received thunderous response from audiences and critics all around turning out to be a superhit film. And to congratulate the success, Mega Star Chiranjeevi met and congratulated the makers of Tholi Prema including the lead actor Varun Tej, director Venky Atluri and producer BVSN Prasad. Chiranjeevi felicitated all of them and congratulated them for the huge success of the film, at his residence. Speaking during the meet, Chiranjeevi said, "I would like to congratulate the team of Tholi Prema on the huge success of the film. I loved the film. Varun Tej has made all of very proud with his performance in the film and I loved every bit of his acting."
Here are few photos of Chiranjeevi meeting and congratulating the makers of Tholi Prema:
Said to be a romantic story, Tholi Prema has Varun Tej playing a young man who has an interesting journey with his love life and which has its own twists and turns. Speaking about why he chose to do a love story again after Fidaa, Varun says that the director Venky Atluri's perception and presentation of love in the story was different, and that made him go for it. "People must be wondering why I'm doing two back-to-back love stories. Venky's love story is very different and that's why I didn't mind doing these films in succession. Both of these films have their own charm. Even though Fidaa was a love story, Sekhar's touch and presentation made it stand out. Similarly, Venky has perceived love so differently and that's what makes his film different," Varun had said recently speaking about Tholi Prema.


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- Price $ 350,000
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- Construction Fiberglass
- Beam 15.5 ft
- Draft 5 ft
- Cabins 3
- Engine(s) Detroit, diesel
Exceptional Refit on this Bertram Cockpit Motor Yacht. Interior and mechanical in like new condition.
- Bottom striped and epoxy sealer
- New Bottom Paint
- New Shaft Struts
- New Propellers
- New 16Kw kohler Generator (10 hours)
- New Aluminum Fuel Tanks
- New Plastic Holding Tank
- New Fresh Water Tank
- New Battery Chargers
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- New Anchor Stem
- New SS Railings
- New Canvas
- New Macralon Enclosure on Bridge
- New Quite Flush Heads
- Total Interior Refit
- New Galley Appliances
- New Fire Extinguishers and USCG Safety Gear
- Marine Survey July 2019 w Recommendations Addressed
- Description From Survey 7/23
John R. Prentice Surveyor
- Full forward is a stainless steel bow roller with one stainless steel anchor controlled by a vertical electric windlass with chain and rope gypsies and foot and helm controls.
- The anchor windlass is mounted on a raised platform.
- A single stainless steel bow rail runs aft to the end of the foredeck.
- The decks are a painted grit non-skid and there are wood capped sides about 10 inches wide that run aft from the foredeck to the cockpit to act as a walking side deck.
- There is a stainless steel grab rail on the deckhouse.
- On the foredeck is an aluminum and acrylic hatch followed by a rise in the deck that becomes the lower deckhouse and this has a second aluminum and acrylic hatch.
- Moving aft, the deck rises again to the main deckhouse which has five fixed forward windows and the flybridge above.
- Full aft is the professionally added cockpit which has new fuel tanks below the floor.
- On the forward bulkhead of the cockpit is a set of electronic engine controls and at the aft starboard end of the cockpit is a door leading to the swim platform which has a fold-down stainless steel swim ladder.
- Moving forward from the cockpit and up a three step stainless steel and teak ladder is a mezzanine deck with storage lockers on the port and starboard sides and a stainless steel and teak ladder leading up to the flybridge.
- The flybridge has a helm station, forward, with an aluminum and teak wheel, electronic engine controls, electronics, engine gauges, two padded seats on both sides of the helm and an L-shaped settee aft.
- The flybridge is covered by a wood and fiberglass arch, a marine grade canvas bimini and has a full marine grade canvas and acrylic enclosure.
- Moving forward from the mezzanine deck through a sliding glass door is the vessel interior.
Below Decks:
- Below and full forward is a chain locker followed by a V-berth with a ladder leading to the foredeck in the center of the room.
- There are drawers and storage below the V-berth.
- Aft of the berth, to starboard, is a padded seat with a combination washer/dryer and a microwave oven above and outboard.
- To port is a head with a newer electric toilet, Formica countertops, a porcelain sink, a hand shower fawcett, tile floor, multiple storage lockers and a mirror.
- Moving aft and up two steps is the galley with Formica countertop, stainless steel double sink, a four burner electric cooktop, a two-door side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker inside, multiple storage lockers and drawers.
- To port is a U-shaped dinette with storage below. Engine room access is via a hatch in the galley floor.
- Aft and up one step is the lower salon with an L-shaped couch, to port, a chair to starboard, a large flat screen TV and storage lockers.
- Aft and down four steps, to starboard, is a head with granite countertop, newer electric toilet, porcelain sink, a mirror and a tiled stall shower with a seat.
- To port is a guest cabin with a double berth with storage below, a hanging locker, an end table with drawers and a flat screen TV.
- Full aft is the owner's cabin with a partial head, to starboard, with granite countertop, porcelain sink, tiled stall shower with seat, and a mirror.
- The owner's cabin has a centerline queen berth, aft, with an end table on each side with storage and access doors to the steering system inside.
- Forward, to port, is a desk/vanity. The cabin also has multiple drawers, storage lockers and carpeting on the floor.
- Moving aft and up three steps from the lower salon is the upper salon which has an L-shaped couch, to starboard, two occasional tables and a built-in cabinet, forward, which has another set of electronic engine controls, a remote VHF microphone and an opening locker housing a set of engine gauges.
- At the aft end of this salon is the sliding door leading to the cockpit.
- The hull is solid fiberglass.
- Decks and deckhouse are Philippine mahogany-cored fiberglass.
- Thru hulls are bronze with bronze and stainless steel ball valves. All accessible valves were tested and found to be operational. The rudders are bronze.
- The interior joinery is plywood with vinyl covering, hardwood veneers and solid teak trim.
- The flooring is teak and holly veneered plywood, plywood, carpeting and tile.
- Bulkheads are hardwood veneered plywood and vinyl covered plywood.
- The stringers are fiberglass and foam. The three deck hatches are made of aluminum and acrylic.
- There are eleven fixed aluminum and glass windows and eight fixed flush windows made of glass.
- There are twelve hull ports aluminum and acrylic opening hull ports and one aluminum and glass sliding door.
- Electronics
- VHF: Icom ICM-424G on the fly bridge with a remote mic below at the Nav station.
- GPS: 2019 Garmin
- AUTO PILOT: Robertson AP 300X (see recommendations).
- RADAR: 2019 Garmin
- DEPTH FINDER: Garmin GPS
- KNOT METER/LOG: Garmin GPS
- COMPASS: Richie 5" Mechanical.
- NAVIGATION LIGHTS: 12 volt steaming, running, deck and anchor lights.
- ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Aetna digital tachometers at the lower Nav station.
- Equipment and Systems
- STOVE: GE four burner electric cooktop.
- MICROWAVE/CONVECTION OVEN: GE Café.
- REFRIGERATION: LG two door side-by-side stand-up stainless steel refrigerator/freezer with an icemaker inside.
- ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS: Samsung flat screen TV, a Phillips flat screen TV, a Vizio flat screen TV and a blue ray DVD player.
- WATER HEATER: GE, 19.9 gallon, A/C.
- PRESSURE WATER: 12 volt on demand.
- TOILETS: Newer Jabsco full size electric toilet in the forward head and a newer Techma electric toilet in the midship's head.
- MISC: Mathers Micro Commander electronic engine controls at three stations and a Splendide combination washer/dryer.
- Electrical
- AC/110 VOLT: One 50 amp, 220 volt marine grade shore power cord attached to a splitter with two 30 amp new locking shore power inlets.
- PROTECTION: As Required.
- BATTERY CHARGER: Two newer Master Volt 24/20/3 24 volt chargers and a Pro Sport 20 dual bank 12 volt charger.
- MISC: 110 volt ground fault protected outlets throughout and a HPS 120/240 Buck Boost isolation transformer.
- DC: BATTERIES: Starting: Four 12 volt lead acid engine starting batteries and one 12 volt sealed lead acid generator starting battery, all enclosed and secured in the engine room. House: Four 6 volt lead acid batteries enclosed and secured in the engine room.
- BATTERY CHARGING: Main engine alternators and AC/110 chargers (see recommendations).
- SHIP'S LIGHTING: 12 and 110 volt.
- Machinery & Systems
MACHINERY and FITTINGS:
- MAIN ENGINE: Two Detroit 8V92TA turbo diesels, 8 cylinders 650 horsepower each engine, with unknown hours on the engines, serial number for port engine: AVF098466 and starboard engine AVF100650.
- COOLING SYSTEMS: NewClosed loop fresh water with salt water heat exchanger.
- FUEL PUMPS: One mechanical and one electric on each engine.
- FUEL FILTERS: Dual Racors and engine.
- EXHAUST SYSTEMS: Wet injection riser.
- ENGINE ALARMS: Low Oil Pressure and High Heat.
- ENGINE CONTROLS: Electronic controls at three stations.
- VENTILATION: Natural and electric blowers.
- ENGINE BEDS: Fiberglass and steel stringers with steel and shock type motor mounts.
- RUNNING GEAR: 2 ½ inch stainless steel shafts exiting through PSS dripless shaft glands supported by two new struts, per engine, and turning 3 bladed 34 x 34 bronze propellers.
- SHIP'S STEERING: Hydraulic pump at the helm with a belted hydraulic boost pump on one engine and a hydraulic cylinder at the rudders.
- GENERATORS: New Kohler 16 EKOZD diesel, 15 KW, 4 cyl in a sound shield, serial number SGM32JTH8, with 8.1 hours per digital Kohler hour meter.
- Canvas
- CANVAS: The bimini was black with gold stripes and the flybridge enclosure was solid black marine grade fabric and acrylic in excellent condition.
- Tanks and Systems
TANKS and SYSTEMS:
- FUEL TANKS: Three, new, aluminum, 1160 gallons total (per tank labels) located below the cockpit sole,
- FILL POINTS: top of tanks.
- VENTED: Overboard.
- WATER TANKS: Two, plastic, 222 gallons (as reported) located below the aft berth.
- HOLDING TANK: One plastic, 80 gallon with Y valve, macerator and deck pump out, located in the generator room.
- Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Basic Boat Info
- Price: $ 350,000
- Boat Name:
- Make: Bertram
- Model: 70 CPMY
- Year: 1971
- Condition: Used
- Category: Power
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Boat Hull Id: NA1971
- Has Hull Id: 1
- Length: 70 ft
- Length Over All: 73 ft
- Waterline Length:
- Beam: 15.5 ft
- Max Draft: 5 ft
- Dry Weight: 75,000 lb
- Cabins Count: 3
- Make: Detroit
- Model: 8V92TA
- Drive Type:
- Fuel: diesel
- Engine Power: 650|horsepower
- Type: Inboard
Engine 2
- Make: Volvo Penta
- Model: Tamd 74
- Drive Type:
- Fuel: diesel
- Engine Power: 480|horsepower
- Type: Inboard
- Year: 2003
- Engine Hours: 1400
- Fuel Tanks: 3
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 386|gallon
- Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
- Water Tanks: 2
- Water Tank Capacity: Plastic
- Holding Tank Count: 1
- Holding Tank Material: Plastic
- Heads Count: 2
- Drive Type: Direct
- Boat Class: Motor Yachts,Mega Yachts,Convertible Boats


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Wow, it has been a long time since we've posted to our blog! It has been neglected, and we hope to revive it. With all the different avenues for getting information to our supporters and former clients, it's hard to know the most effective way to reach folks. Let us start this revival by sharing our 12-month accomplishment list. Of course, when you partner with us by donated items or funds, you are working beside us. So we really mean, let's look at YOUR accomplishments!
We've come a long way since we went to Tutwiler once per month to teach a childbirth class. We implemented services fully by mid 2018 -- weekly groups/classes, weekly meals, one-to-one pregnancy support, and a lactation program. Our board voted to be acquired by Ostara Initiative, our new, non-profit home, in order to share administrative expenses and expertise and provide thought leadership to other facilities and birth workers looking to do similar work. We were officially acquired on July 1, 2019, and we dissolved our Alabama nonprofit in August.
Now we look to the future, and as we enter 'the most Giving Time of the year," November and December, we are laser focused on becoming sustainable and diversifying our revenue streams. But even with that focus, we can't help but see and hear our clients telling us what they need and what their families need while caring for their children. So we will also be adding a NEW service in 2020 -- a newborn and maternity supply closet in Auburn where we can collect donations of specific items to be provided to clients returning to society and reuniting with their babies, families taking care of their new babies, and clients in work release programs that need clothing and makeup to start work and save for their and their children's futures. We'll provide more news on this in future posts.
For now, take a look one of our accomplishments in the fiscal year that ended in June, and stay tuned for more posts!
We served 975 plates full of folate, iron, calcium, protein, and Omega 3's, nutrients required for health fetal development. Our food partners bought and prepared the food, and we filled in the cracks. We serve the meals each week, family-style, as servants of our clients. The definition of doula is a female servant. We take our servant duties seriously, especially since we know we are serving MotherBabies - two parts of a whole. Maternal nutrition cannot be separated from fetal growth and development, and improving access to nutrients lowers risk of low birth weight - the leading factor in infant mortality risk.
The meals would not have been possible without our partners, and we thank them: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn, Society Hill United Methodist Church in Tuskegee, Liberty United Methodist Church in Notasulga, First Baptist Church of Reeltown, Sarah and Greg Teal, and International Women for Peace and Understanding.


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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Mar. 3, 2016) — A 7-year-old Border Collie has become an Internet sensation because of his Michigan airport job.
Piper works at the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City and has been a hit on social media around the country. He started his job of chasing off wildlife in January 2015.
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Piper was adopted in 2012. His owner has embraced social media, and now Piper has accounts on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and even has a website.
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Liquidmetal Technologies' shares plunged almost 22 percent Monday after Robert W. Baird dropped its rating on the stock, citing diminished growth prospects.
Analyst Robert McCarthy lowered his rating to 'underperform' from 'hold,' saying a hard look at the company's near-term prospects had caused him to sharply scale back growth expectations.
"Our forecasts have historically assumed that growth would be extremely rapid once early adopters became LQMT (Liquidmetal) customers, but we are no longer comfortable with that assumption," McCarthy wrote in a research note.
McCarthy, the only analyst currently covering Liquidmetal, according to Thomson First Call, also dropped his price target on the stock to $2 from $6.
Based in Tampa, Fla., Liquidmetal develops products made from amorphous alloys, which are characterized by random atomic structure rather than the crystalline structure of ordinary metals and alloys.
The company describes its bulk Liquidmetal alloys as "two to three times stronger than commonly used titanium alloys, harder than tool steel, and relatively non-corrosive and wear resistant." It also touts the alloys' ability to be molded into "precision net-shaped parts similar to plastics, resulting in intricate and sophisticated engineered designs."
But, to date, revenue remains slight, totaling $13 million for the six months ended June 30. The company has made progress in expanding parts available for production, but McCarthy says unit volumes have been low, "suggesting that customers remain wary of awarding high-volume parts requirements to LQMT."
McCarthy's previous investment thesis was dealt a blow by recent difficulties between Liquidmetal and Motorola MOT. The companies have worked together for more than a year, but this interest has yet to result in an order.
Liquidmetal recently disclosed that a potential application it was working on for Motorola, a casing for a cellular phone, had been delayed indefinitely. For another application, Liquidmetal said it was unable to meet Motorola's price point.
"With Motorola now unlikely to become a customer until 2004 at the earliest, we believe LQMT has foregone important validation from a key high-profile, quality-focused potential customers that could influence its prospects with other potential customers," McCarthy said.
McCarthy said this could delay targets for reaching annual revenue of $100 million to 2008-2009, from a previous expectation of 2005-2006. For the year, McCarthy now projects a loss of 43 cents per share, wider than his prior estimate for a loss of 40 cents.
There's also a chance Liquidmetal could need additional capital as soon as the first half of 2004, McCarthy said.
McCarthy viewed favorably news Friday that President and CEO John Kang would take on the additional role of chairman. He said this move, along with other changes, better aligns management titles and responsibilities with actual functions.
James Kang, the former chairman, will remain on the board and work on further development of the company's technology and institutional research partnerships, while CFO Brian McDougall was given the additional role of chief operating officer.