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Portugal's weak defence will be exposed by Croatia on the first day of Last 16 action, writes The Money Man.
The Money Man takes a look at today's three games:
Game #1 3:00pm
Switzerland vs Poland
We are now in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 and don't expect many goals in this encounter! Poland have yet to concede a goal and Switzerland have only given up 1 themselves. Add to this the fact they have not exactly been bulging the twine with only 2 goals scored by each team. I expect a cagey affair and history may bear me out on this one. These teams have drawn 5/10 times they have played in the past and with stakes so high for both sides it may be a case of both trying not to lose this fixture instead of going out and trying to win it. I like a 0-0 draw or 1-1 draw as a score line but will be backing a draw none the less at 19/10. Remember that although there has to be a winner tomorrow the draw is still a betting possibility over 90 minutes.
Game #2 6:00pm
Wales vs Northern Ireland
Being from Wales my interests in this game are more emotional than your average punter. While we were hammering Russia much to my own disbelief a friend asked who we were playing if we topped the group. I looked at him like a person would who, had supported a team who had never even qualified for a major tournament in my life time. Utter disbelief, it's not a reality I had ever considered. That is the beauty of sports and why it has such appeal. Northern Ireland on paper should hold very little opposition to Gareth Bale and his merry men, but don't expect this game to be one for the purists, NI will throw 11 men behind the ball and try to counter attack. Against Germany this served them well and they qualified by only losing 1-0. Germany's finishing was shocking and the score should have been 5-0. I don't expect the same charity from Wales. Wales are a team gelling at the right time and all reports are good regarding team morale and couple this with the fact we never take any nation for granted when it comes to soccer and it points to a 1-0 or 2-0 victory for Wales. An outright Welsh victory is available at even money; which means if you put R500 you receive back R1000.
Game #3 9pm
Portugal v Croatia
Croatia should win this game, they are better than any team Portugal have faced to date. Iceland, Hungary and Austria don't exactly leave the football elite quaking in their soccer boots. Croatia on the other hand topped the group of death and beat both Spain and Turkey and drew with a credible Czech Republic side. Look for Croatia to win this game 3-1. I do expect goals and if one comes early there could be many to follow. The Portuguese are not the strongest in defence and Croatia have also leaked 4 goals, so there should be a few tomorrow in what should be an exciting day of football.


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America's Founding Fathers recognized and codified in the Second Amendment the natural right of citizens to keep and bear arms for their own defense, not just against a tyrannical government, but also against violent criminals.
Unfortunately, people in other countries lack such protections, and are largely prohibited from possessing arms to defend themselves, leaving them vulnerable to those who would do them harm.
That was the exact situation of 88-year-old Evelyn Birchall, a retiree who lived alone in Chorley, England, when her home was invaded in late August by 36-year-old Andrew Hodgkinson, according to the U.K. Metro.
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Birchall woke in the middle of the night to find herself being savagely beaten by a man robbing her home. He struck her repeatedly, dragged her out of bed, threw her onto the floor and stood over top of her as she unsuccessfully attempted to fight back.
She fearfully asked what he wanted, and was certain she was about to be raped when he replied, "I want you."
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Thankfully, the retiree wasn't sexually assaulted, but her home was ransacked and jewelry was stolen.
According to The U.K. Sun, Birchall managed to crawl to a neighbor's home to raise the alarm, and police responded with a manhunt. Ultimately, the thug was tracked down and arrested, and the stolen goods at his home were recovered.
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Birchall suffered extensive bruising to her face and arms, but luckily did not suffer any serious injuries. Sadly, the significant bruising frightened her great-grandchildren so much, they didn't want to hug her.
"Her great-granddaughters were shocked by the disfigurement of the bruising to Mrs Birchall's face and that caused a great deal of stress and she was angry at the effect that had on her family," explained court recorder David Potter at a hearing for Hodgkinson.
It was further revealed that the retiree has had difficulty sleeping and eating since the "terrifying ordeal." Further, she "cannot stop thinking about the terrible moment a figure loomed over her as she lay in her own bed."
"I believe I am lucky to be alive, lucky to survive this attack," Birchall told the court.
According to the Lancashire Police, Hodgkinson pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison, along with an extended license of three years in which the Parole Board will keep a close eye on him after he is released.
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"This was a brutal and sustained assault on an elderly lady in her own home," Detective Inspector Warren Atkinson stated. "The violence used on this vulnerable woman simply beggars belief and it is a miracle she was not more seriously injured."
"In 27 years of service I have never witnessed such levels of gratuitous violence," he added. "I welcome today's sentence which reflects the gravity of Hodgkinson's offending."
Sadly, this scumbag will eventually be let out of prison to potentially prey upon another vulnerable member of society.
If only the U.K. government would allow innocent, law-abiding civilians to possess a means to protect themselves against younger, stronger criminals, this elderly woman may not have been beaten so severely, others in the community may not be at risk, and one less jail cell would be occupied by a violent thug right now.
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Alas, they have banned the possession of the only known tool that evens the odds between young criminals and elderly victims — a firearm — so we unfortunately will hear more stories like this in the future.
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So Hard To Say
by Alex Sanchez
Published by Simon & Schuster, 2004
230 pages
Ages 12-15
When 13-year-old Frederick moves from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to California, his blond hair and blue eyes make him stand out in his new, predominantly Latino middle school. But soon enough, he fits right in, thanks largely to Xio and her clique of friends known as Las Sexy Seis. From the beginning, Xio is attracted to Frederick and his shy, quiet humor, but as it turns out, the attraction isnt mutual. Although Frederick soon considers Xio to be his best friend, he is just beginning to realize that hes much more attracted to boys than to girls. His gradual coming-out process first to himself and then to his peers is handled realistically and sensitively. Because the story is told in alternating chapters from the points of view of both Xio and Frederick, readers are able to see his coming out from both the inside and the outside, which adds a great deal of depth to the story. We also see the characters respond in different ways to the sorts of homophobic name-calling that is common in middle schools across the United States, as well as changes in their attitudes as they come to accept Frederick for who he is. © Cooperative Children's Book Center


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Weekend Television & radio
January 1, 2010
SATURDAY'S TELEVISION HIGHLIGHTS M. bask Old Dominion@George Mason CSN Noon Notre Dame@Connecticut ESPNU Noon Pittsburgh@Syracuse MASN Noon Gonzaga vs. Illinois 13, 9 1 Drexel@Delaware CN8 2 Louisville@Kentucky 13, 9 3:30 Villanova@Marquette ...
Steve Smith goes on Charlotte radio, calls out former team
By Jon Meoli and The Baltimore Sun
October 1, 2014
Steve Smith is done dismantling his former team, the Carolina Panthers, on the field. Now he's taking apart the storyline he says they're trying to propagate about his exit. Days after he scored a pair of touchdowns against his former team, the Ravens wide receiver called into a Charlotte, N.C. radio station, WFNZ , Wednesday to discuss his new circumstances and his feelings about the end of his 12-year career in Carolina. He outlined the step-by-step process of how he was released, and refuted an NFL Network report that he was released not because of on-field decline, but because he was divisive in the locker room and refused a pay cut. Smith said in the interview that Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman told him "basically that I'm a shadow of the player I used to be - I can't run and jump like I used to, I'm jealous of Cam [Newton]
Bongino up on radio in Senate race
By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun
March 21, 2012
Republican Senate candidate Dan Bongino begins airing the first radio advertisement of his campaign today, a largely introductory spot that focuses on his outsider status and criticizes "career bureaucrats." Bongino narrates the minute-long ad, which the campaign said begins airing on WCBM in Baltimore today. "Can we all agree that politicians aren't getting the job done?" the former U.S. Secret Service agent asks in the ad. "I refuse to accept that the current crop of D.C. bureaucrats is the best we can do." Bongino is running against nine other Republicans in the April 3 primary, including former Pentagon official Richard J. Douglas.
'It's never just about baseball'
By Julie Scharper and The Baltimore Sun
September 30, 2014
Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop listening to the Orioles on the radio on the front porch. Grandpa keeping score with pencil and paper. The yells of the fans floating over from Memorial Stadium. Chuck Thompson saying, "Ain't the beer cold. " Kids falling asleep on the ride home from the game. For many Baltimoreans, the story of the Orioles is the story of their family. It's a way for fathers and sons to talk, for mothers and daughters to connect, for grandparents to pass down traditions. Through the dark years of losing seasons, these families kept the Orioles magic alive.
Craig plans statewide blitz, gives radio preview
By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun
May 31, 2013
Harford County Executive David R. Craig's all-but-official campaign for the 2014 Republican nomination for governor plans an ambitious rollout tour that will take him to every region of the state next week after his announcement Monday. Craig's campaign released his itinerary as the county executive went on Baltimore radio to promote his vision of how the state should be run. The veteran GOP office-holder offered few specifics but touted his experience as an educator as one of his prime qualifications for higher office.
March 19, 2003
David Folkenflik is on assignment. His TV/Radio Column does not appear today.
Review: TV on the Radio at Virgin Mobile FreeFest
By Wesley Case and The Baltimore Sun
September 10, 2011
With a seemingly endless arsenal of musical tricks at its disposal, TV on the Radio crafted one of FreeFest's tightest sets Saturday. The band's talent felt overwhelming live, with the vocal dynamics between lead singer Tunde Adebimpe and singer/guitarist Kyp Malone sounding raw and in sync. The group heavily featured a trombonist in almost every song, adding a sharp contrast to the crunchy guitars and lusher moments. Early in the night, a song broke down into a stadium-ready New Orleans jazz party.
Solar flare could disrupt radio, GPS, power systems
By Scott Dance
March 8, 2012
NASA is warning of a large solar flare expected to impact Earth on Wednesday night or Thursday morning, potentially disturbing radio communication, GPS and power grids. A phenomenon known as a coronal mass ejection associated with a solar flare detected Tuesday is expected to reach us between 5:25 p.m. Wednesday and 8:25 a.m. Thursday, traveling at 1,300 miles per second. The events involve massive quantities of matter and electromagnetic radiation being released from the sun and traveling through space.
After lengthy absence, Fred Manfra returns to radio for Tuesday's game
By Eduardo A. Encina and The Baltimore Sun
July 1, 2014
Orioles radio broadcaster Fred Manfra's familiar voice returned to the airwaves Tuesday for the first time since the first week of the season. Manfra, who has worked on the club's radio broadcasts since 1993, expected to only miss a month after undergoing a right hip replacement procedure in early April. But he needed a second surgery that kept him out for a total of 80 games. Both surgeries were performed by team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Manfra said it was difficult being away from the club for an extended amount of time.
George E. Dail, talk-radio host and columnist, dies
By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Sun reporter
January 26, 2011
George E. Dail, a retired businessman who was a talk-radio host and newspaper columnist, died Saturday of congestive heart failure at Stella Maris Hospice. The longtime Aberdeen resident was 80. Mr. Dail, the son of a Ford Motor Co. executive and a homemaker, was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. Mr. Dail dropped out of high school, lied about his age and enlisted in the Army when he was 16 years old. He was stationed in Germany, where he played in an Army band. After being discharged from the Army in the late 1940s, he earned his General Education Development diploma.
After lengthy absence, Fred Manfra returns to radio for Tuesday's game
By Eduardo A. Encina and The Baltimore Sun
July 1, 2014
Orioles radio broadcaster Fred Manfra's familiar voice returned to the airwaves Tuesday for the first time since the first week of the season. Manfra, who has worked on the club's radio broadcasts since 1993, expected to only miss a month after undergoing a right hip replacement procedure in early April. But he needed a second surgery that kept him out for a total of 80 games. Both surgeries were performed by team orthopedist Dr. Michael Jacobs. Manfra said it was difficult being away from the club for an extended amount of time.
Casey Kasem understood America's love of optimism and a moving story
June 19, 2014
He remembered everything about that night. He remembered the song they slow danced to -- "You Are My Lady. " He remembered the play of the lights in her hair as he held her. He remembered her eyes as she looked up at him. He remembered wanting to spend the rest of his life with her. But it wasn't to be. Before they made it to forever, she died of cancer. So would Casey please play "You Are My Lady" in memory of that angel who was lost too soon? I may have rolled my eyes as I edited that listener's letter to be read on the air by Casey Kasem, who died on Father's Day at age 82 after suffering from dementia.
Fred Manfra targeting July 1 return date, Joe Angel says Wednesday on radio
The Baltimore Sun
June 18, 2014
Orioles radio broadcaster Fred Manfra, who underwent hip replacement surgery in April, has targeted July 1 as his return date, broadcast partner Joe Angel said during today's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on WBAL Radio (1090 AM). In early June, Manfra told The Baltimore Sun's Peter Schmuck that he would be out several more weeks after undergoing a second procedure May 19 to correct a displaced surgical pin in his femur. "Everything's going well," Manfra told Schmuck.
Pitiful Earthlings — bow to 'Intergalactic Nemesis'!
By Mike Giuliano
June 13, 2014
If you're in the mood for some science fiction silliness, "The Intergalactic Nemesis: A Live-Action Graphic Novel" promises to keep you laughing on Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. in the Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake. This Columbia Festival of the Arts presentation combines aspects of 1930s-style radio dramas with comic book art. Like such movies as "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark," this theatrical show looks to the campy science fantasy and adventure stories of that earlier era for its inspiration.
Hearst names new GM for WBAL-WIYY radio
David Zurawik and The Baltimore Sun
June 2, 2014
Cary L. Pahigian has been named to succeed Ed Kiernan as general manager of radio stations WBAL-AM and WIYY-FM. Kiernan is retiring after more than two decades at the helm of the Baltimore stations. Here's part of the release from Hearst Television: Cary L. Pahigian, a radio broadcasting veteran who has held management positions throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic, has been named President and General Manager of WBAL-AM and WIYY-FM, the Hearst Television Inc. radio stations serving the Baltimore, Maryland, market.
Republicans criticize O'Malley, but rarely each other, in GOP primary debate
By Jeff Barker and The Baltimore Sun
May 3, 2014
Republican candidates for Maryland governor criticized the O'Malley administration - but rarely each other - in a tame radio debate today that touched on the state's handgun permit law and 2013 death penalty repeal. The 60-minute, morning debate was broadcast and streamed live on WBAL radio. Host Jimmy Mathis solicited questions from listeners. The four candidates -- Harford County Executive David R. Craig , Del. Ron George of Annapolis, former Ehrlich administration official Larry Hogan and Charles County business executive Charles Lollar -- spent much of the debate drawing contrasts between their respective positions and those of Gov. Martin O'Malley, who is prevented by term limits from running again.
Democrats plan two TV debates, one on radio
By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun
April 30, 2014
The three Democratic contenders for governor have agreed on a plan to hold three broadcast debates - two televised and one on radio - before the June 24 primary, according to the campaign of Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown. Brown campaign manager Justin Schall sent out an email late Tuesday night said the lieutenant governor, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler and Del. Heather R. Mizeur of Montgomery County had reached agreement on the plan. However, on Wednesday morning, the Gansler and Mizeur campaigns accused Brown's campaign of breaking an agreement to make a joint announcement and said they would put out a statement later in the day. They did not say whether the details of the Brown announcement were inaccurate.
Ed Kiernan stepping down as head of WBAL/WIYY radio
By David Zurawik and The Baltimore Sun
April 11, 2014
After 45 years in the radio business, Ed Kiernan Friday told the staff at WBAL that he will be retiring this summer as vice president and general manager of radio stations WBAL-AM and WIYY-FM. "Having closely worked with Ed for all these years, I know firsthand how he has enhanced all aspects of the radio business he has managed with his enthusiasm, good humor and leadership," Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb wrote in statement. "With Ed at the helm, WBAL has been among the nation's most honored radio stations and a major community force through the WBAL Radio Kids Campaign.
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With long running shonen series like One Piece come many theatrical films that capitalize on the popularity of the franchise. Many of these films are simple adventures that tell small self-contained stories that focus on fan service, but do nothing too outgoing. Then you have One Piece: Strong World, a film that goes above and beyond all other anime features to become one of the greats.
Taking place sometime after Brook joins the straw hats, Strong World kicks off when east blue is being attacked by an unknown foe and Luffy decides to abandon his adventure in order to save his homeland. It's not before long that a man who had ties to Gol D. Rodger shows up and causes the crew a whole lot of trouble, sending them off on another crazy adventure full of action and emotion.
Knowing how basic most anime movie plots are, I wasn't expecting the story of Strong World to rival anything seen in the show, but the movie surprised me. The film was written by the creator of One Piece Eiichiro Oda (the first time he's ever written a One Piece film), and he manages captures the fun and adventurous spirit that the series is known for perfectly in his writing.
The story moves at a fast pace that never lingers on boredom. The characters are introduced quickly and the enemy's motives are established during the first act, giving plenty of time for the actual character driven story to play out. The entire film feels like a giant story arc that was somehow compressed into a fast paced two hour epic while managing to keep in all the important bits to make it a fulfilling experience.
While some characters don't get as much screen time as others (Franky only says about 7 lines), the entire cast of whacky characters manage to show off what they can do without overstaying their welcome.
Eiichiro's involvement means that his wonderful creativity is in full force. The entire film takes place on floating islands in the sky that have been lifted up by the devil fruit user Shiki and is home to a wide range of crazy genetically altered animals that all fight for dominance.
The land itself is home to a strange evolved human tribe that have shredding wings on their arms, and the warlords who rule over it all are a bunch of zany characters who do their best to convince everyone a gorilla is Shiki's grandmother. It's barking mad and I loved every second of it.
His involvement also means that everything makes sense in the universe. There's no memory wipe to make characters forget and there's no ignoring of the source material. Characters make refrences to events that have happened in previous arcs while commenting that islands in the sky is just like Skypiea. Having the film connect and relate to the series makes it easier to picture the characters you know and love really being there reacting to the situation.
One Piece Strong World is a phenomenal film. It's by far one of the best shonen action films out there, and could maybe be one of the best anime films around. While the English dub is painful to listen to, the Japanese audio is included in the English dub with good subtitles. If you're a fan of One Piece than this movie will please you to no end, and if you're new to One Piece or have never heard of it I still highly recommend this movie as one of the most entertaining anime films of all time.
+ Expands on the source material and does it justice
+ Excellent writing and character development
+ The fights are some of the best in anime film history
– English dub is horrible
– Not everyone gets the same amount of screen time
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Saturday February 9, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm at Denney Jewelers
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Denney Jewelers this year as we crown our Most Romantic Couple 2013. Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening with an open bar and a full spread of hors d'oeuvres, dancing lessons with friends, and a few romantic surprises. All of our guests will also receive a free, professional portrait photograph from Heather Reed Photography, and an additional 15 minute photo session will be available to purchase during the evening for interested couples.
To highlight the evening, the winner of our "Most Romantic Couple 2013" contest from our A Little Romance blog will be announced and all of our nominees and finalists will be featured throughout the evening.
Our "People's Choice Winner" will be selected with whomever has the most comments and highest rating on their story, so be sure to contact your friends and family to leave greetings for your favorite couple and share it on Facebook! We will also feature and count votes from an online poll the week of February 4 on the Denney Jewelers Facebook page, so be sure to "Like" us to be notified of additional chances for voting for the People's Choice Most Romantic Couple.
We extend our congratulations on all of the engagements and other romantic moments of our customers over the past year, and we look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day with you!
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Meet Nathan
Economics graduate,
Social Entrepreneur,
CEO Rewise Foundation
When I was at school no-one really encouraged me to go to university but I am so glad I overcame my initial fear.
Swansea changed my outlook on life. Now I run two companies, sit on the boards of two others and have travelled the world, meeting royalty and a UK Prime Minister.
Studying Economics opened my mind to the infinite potential we all possess. Within months of starting university I had set up my first business promoting music events with my best friend.
I have fond memories of DJ-ing on campus and during my second and third years I played at festivals and club nights across the UK. But my real dream was to use music and make a living doing something positive for the community.
Finding the right friends from all over the world, along with the can-do attitude at Swansea, truly inspired me. I am dyslexic, but was only diagnosed while at university. Swansea gave me the confidence, skills and environment to achieve my dreams no matter what.
Today my companies, and my charitable foundation, have one thing in common – they give people the confidence to improve their lives, just like I did.
I have won several business awards, been an ambassador for the Prince's Trust and met Richard Branson, but I haven't achieved everything I want – not by a long way. I have a hundred more dreams I want to work on before I am done.
I knew when I first surfed on Gower I would find it hard to leave. Now I am a director of a surf school for disabled people. Great waves, great people and the beauty of Gower – Swansea University has it all."
I have a hundred more dreams to work on before
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Good luggage is hard to find. Scratch that: Good luggage is expensive and therefore difficult to shop for. And while the web is filled with affordable travel gear, picking out pieces that are high quality but low-cost can seem downright impossible. But fret not, my soon-to-be jet-lagged friends. For today only, Amazon is offering a great deal we wanted to share on a three-piece set of hardshell spinner suitcases in a variety of colors.
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Seniors Competition Programme 2017
Silecroft Golf Club Seniors' Section
As most of you will be aware, after many years of organising the Seniors' Section, Paul Hodgson has decided to step down. I am sure you would all like to join me in thanking Paul for the years of service he has devoted to the Seniors at Silecroft and we sincerely hope that we will still see him playing in the Seniors Competitions.
Over the course of the winter months Dave Hanna, Dave Billing and Jon Holmes have met on a number of occasions to try to sort out the Seniors programme for 2017.
1) After consultation with a number of the regular Senior players it was decided to keep Monday as the regular competition day.
2) In line with club policy it was decided that the Silecroft Senior Ladies should be invited to play in the Stableford Competitions but not in the four Inter Club Competitions.
3) Catering would be arranged for the Stableford Competitions and Inter Club Matches and this would be provided by John French at a cost of £4.00 per player.
4) It was decided to keep the entry fee for the Senior Competitions at £15.00 for the season. There would also be a '2's' Competition at a cost of £1.00 per competition.
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- b) Have a more informal arrangement whereby any Senior who wanted to play a friendly game of golf should simply turn up at the club on the Monday mornings when there is no drawn competition at 09.30 or a Thursday afternoon at 13.30.
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After being a long time to Motorola in the mobile market it's finally here with latest Motorola Moto X which has amazing features. Motorola revealed its MotoX at the low-key launch in New York City last week. This smartphone is highly in rumors because of its stunning and fascinating features. It is expected that new Motorola release will affect the smartphone market dominance Samsung and Apple.
Motorola Moto X Key features
- Moto X runs on latest Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS and powered by 1.7 GHz Dual-core Krait Processor.
- Device is equipped with water repellent coating on electrical components.
- Device possesses 4.7 Inches capacitive touch screen and supports 2 GB RAM along with 16GB/32GB internal storage memory.
- Moto X is endows with 10MP rear and 2MP front camera with LED flash.
Motorola Moto X detailed Specifications
Design and Display specification
New Moto X looks perfect with soft rounded curves and carries light weight of 130 gram and body dimension of 5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 inches. The device has full HD 4.7 inch AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution at 316 ppi pixels density. Apart from that it has an OLED screen that offers wide viewing angles along with thin bezel screen features.
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Technical Specification
The new upcoming device is built with Android 4.2.2 jelly bean OS and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Dual core Krait Processor clocked at 1.7 GHz. Device processor comprised of quad core Adreno 320 GPU graphic processor.
Camera and Multimedia features
Moto X has the dazzling rear camera of 10 mega pixels with several features like LED flash, Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR, Clear Pixel Camera with 1.4 µm pixel size, 1080p@30fps Video recording, Digital zoom, f/2.4 aperture, native 16:9 aspect ratio. It has a 2 mega pixel front camera that supports video calling. Device supports AAC, AMR, OGG, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA audio formats and MP4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MOV video formats.
Memory and Connectivity Specification
Moto X supports 2 GB RAM that is enough for multitasking and smoother performance. And it supports 16 GB and 32 GB internal storage memory variants and a special additional storage of 50 GB Google Drive Cloud storage in place of Micro SD card slot. The new device provides the faster connectivity with 4G LTE technology and wireless connectivity features includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual band and Bluetooth 4.0. Other features are LE, LTE, NFC, GPS, AGPS, eCompass and GLONASS.
Battery Specification
Moto X is powered with non removable 2,200 mAh battery that provides impressive backup of 24 hours and 13 hours talk time.
Motorola Moto X Price
This new device will be available in last week of August in US market with expected price $199.99 while its price in India would be around Rs. 35,000.
Motorola Moto X User's Review
As Motorola Moto X possesses enticing features like faster camera, longer battery life and voice command capabilities but it is not compete the level of Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC one. Moto X has no storage expansion like other devices hold within this price range. It has a non removable battery that you cannot remove anytime.
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A Sack Mound is another magical urban farming garden that you can easily manage in a small space. On sack mound, you can plant over 30 crops that would require a spacious area in plain farming. In this training, we show you how to prepare a sack mound to harvest crops for your household regularly. Another type of urban farming garden (Polythene garden) is added to this training as a bonus for you.
In this training, I show you how to make a Kitchen garden where you are to drop all your kitchen wastes and turn them into fertilizers of a well-set garden on a square meter space. You will have very healthy crops for your household when you utilize a Kitchen garden well. As our bonus for you, I have included construction of a Box garden, another urban farming garden.
A food tower is a magical garden and an answer to limited gardening space, a common challenges of urban farming. A food tower is magical in a such a way that space needed to plant 40 crops can now grow on a square meter food tower. At Kwagala farm, we believe you can grow crops for your household even with limited space. Let us show you how to do that when you enroll to take this training.
In this training, I take you through the steps to construct a food tower including the necessary soil mixing needed to grow healthy and productive crops on a food tower. I have also added another training (plain farming practices) as a bonus for you.
Imagine harvesting crops on a square meter food tower for over 3 years!
Cattle have different diet requirements that are composed of grass, legumes, silage etc. It is from the feeds that a dairy cow gets the energy to leave health, grow, produce milk and reproduction. When a cow gets sick and is unable to feed, its energy levels diminish and the cow will cut down production. In this training, we attempt to gather different materials to support a farmer on feeding cattle. Coming Soon!
This training is meant to educate the many households in Uganda keeping cattle and washing away the Cow dung. If you intend to acquire cattle, this training will be ideal for you not to miss getting a product from Cow dung. At Kwagala Farm, we use Cow dung as a by-product of not only boi-gas but also other products such as fertilizers. For this training, we shall keep to the production of bio-gas using cow dung as a by-product.
Farm Financial Management can be defined to imply, the formal record of financial activities of a farm business and the measurements to evaluate those activities.
Vertical farming is cultivating plants life within a skyscraper greenhouse or on vertically inclined surfaces. We shall look at how to do vertical farming using the resources available. Vertical farming is an ideal form of doing urban farming. Wikipedia-Vertical farming is the practice of producing food and medicine in vertically stacked layers, vertically inclined surfaces and/or integrated with other structures (such as in a skyscraper, used warehouse, or shipping container).
Soil is often divided into various categories, such as clay, sand, silt, and loam, although there are an infinite number of soil varieties because soil compositions can vary widely in organic matter, large and small rocks, minerals, pH, and other factors. Most gardeners consider soil that has a combination of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter to be good soil. This training will help you identify and prepare soil the the best results of your garden. It has to start with soil preparation.
Course Name: Aerospace And Stem Education
Qualification: Certificate
Awarding Institution: Aerospace Palace Academy, Nigeria
Course Author/Curriculum: Space Foundation USA and American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Trainer :
*Eng. Ogunbiyi Abiodun (MAFE, Bsc.PE, Dip. Eng.)
*Education Associate- American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
*Teacher Liaison Officer- Space Foundation (USA)
Course overview and aim:
These lessons are easily digestible lessons focused on aerospace principles. Each lesson is broken down into grade levels and is meant to spark conversation and interest in aerospace. Lessons will range from engineering to mathematics, to physics, to highlighting aerospace anniversaries -- all of which will be presented in a way that easily relates to your students. For this programme, we have 63 lessons in all.
The online STEM Education and Aerospace Micro-Lesson is designed to inspire, influence, and mold the next generation of aerospace scientists and engineers by providing a series of resources and programming to teachers, students, parents, and aerospace professionals. The programs enlighten and engage our global community of future aerospace professionals by helping them learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The developing countries have suffered a series of decadence in Aerospace and STEM Education, therefore our mission is to stimulate a lasting interest in the STEM disciplines, with the goal of encouraging students to pursue careers in these fields. This is accomplished by actively involving students in the support of authentic research currently being conducted on the International Space Station (ISS) or in a NASA ground-based laboratory. Through collaboration with AIAA, Space Foundation and researchers, we have created educational mini-curriculum for the university, college, high school or middle school classroom that engages students as research assistants, providing data for the Principal Investigator.
We aim to promote Aerospace and STEM Sciences in Africa.
Audience: Age 10 - 30, Boys and Girls, Men and women
Student hook: You can build a career in Aerospace and STEM Sciences
Students in this course will be able to; * Describe the basic concepts of Aerospace Micro-Lessons * Discuss the basics of Space Science, Aeronautics, and Astronautics * Identify the basic components of an aviation environment, controlled and uncontrolled airports, the forces of flight * Compute some basic mathematics and physics associated with subject matter.
The assessment shall be carried out using 10 short multiple questions based on the current course content only.
Main assessments/major learning experiences throughout the course: * Define Aerospace concepts and terminologies * Duscussion on the components of Aerospace * Identification of aviation environment * Basic Aerospace mathematical computations
Course duration: 1 -3 months
Payment: This course is funded by Aerospace Palace Academy, Nigeria and the levied fee is a commitment fee.
Today, tour operators are faced with intense international pressure in the form of competition and to cope with that they are to design and develop tour packages to meet the requirements of the ever demanding and sophisticated consumers. Many tour operators simply feel that they cannot design/plan tours because they do not have adequate knowledge, skills, expertise and enough 'something' to accomplish market requirements. At TIEA we are ready to help over come this challenge by give you the appropriate skills to achieve on this item. To enroll in this course, please contact Tourism Institute of East Africa | +256 703 747 685 (Calls & Whatsapp)
This course enables learners to design value chain development projects. Learners will learn to analyse sub sectors and value chains, and to apply practical tools to select value chains that have potential for pro-poor growth. Learners will enhance your analytical skills to determine market requirements and identify competitive challenges. Learners will understand the different roles that relevant stakeholders play in developing value chains and learn to develop matching strategies. Learners will be able to recognize prevailing value chain models and be familiar to facilitative and financial instruments.
This course provides a general introduction to project management, ranging from the project planning process - setting up project aims and objectives and budgeting - to adoption and structure. It uses a variety of useful project planning tools, including risk analysis and management. It also examines the role of project manager and project team.
This short course "Introduction to ODK For Mobile phone Data Collection" is intended to train persons wishing to learn the alternative to paper data collection using a mobile phone.. This course is 95% practical and can be completed within 30 days from date of enrollment.
Awarding Institution:
Kampala Virtual Education Institute : firstname.lastname@example.com
Taught by: Mr. Moses M. Mwebaze
This course can be taken by all persons. However, workers with NGOs, Gov't, Business in the field of survey research, research academicians, Data managers and students carrying out research, stand to benefit most.
For any communication, do not hesitate to send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com" or better still, send a whatsApp message on +256704905913 (Always start your message with "Odk class")
Course Description:
In this course, learners will acquire knowledge and skills on how to use a smartphone to collect data from the field and send it automatically to the data center even before leaving the field. Interesting-isn't it? This will include installing and configuring the necessary software, creating the forms, setup a database and connecting the components to achieve on the task. (Step by step instructions & demos)
Learning Outcome:
· Learners will be able to explain the importance of mobile data collection over traditional paper collection.
· Understand the advantages and disadvantages of collecting data using Open data kit (ODK) technology.
· Install Odk software components (on Googleapp and/or local server)
· Configure Java, Odk Aggregator with Google Apps (Online)
· Configure Java, Odk Aggregator with Xamp server (Offline)
· Build a simple form with a Odk build
· Export the form to be used on smart phone
· Build a complex form with xlsForm using excel spreadsheets
· Collect data and send to database (online/offline)
Topics by Week:
Topic 1: Introduction to Data collection with mobile phone
Topic 2: Understanding the role of software involved
Topic 3: Setup & Configuration 1 (for use with GoogleApps Engine)
Topic 4: Designing & Deploying Forms
Topic 5: Testing System (Data Collection & Access)
Topic 6: Setup & Configuration II (for use with Xampp Server)
Step into the world of digital marketing with the training on your figure tips. During this course, explore the components of brand building and see how modern marketers drive successful campaigns using content, email, social media, paid advertising channels, and more. Click to download Mobile App
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This is a unique Teach Yourself Swahili course. We have designed it to give you a very easy way to learn to speak, read, and even write Swahili words correctly. It gives you the ability to learn new Swahili words not only by the way they are written but also with correct pronunciation. We have made great efforts to provide in this course many useful Swahili words that you will surely find handy in many practical situations.
China is the second largest economy in the world and economic, academic collaboration, culture education among others activities have greatly increased between China and other countries of the world. The Chinese Language is presently spoken by approx. 1.3bn people. It's of great importance to learn Chinese today. China, on the other hand, desires to have English speaking people to train or support the Chinese people such as tourists-You need to know the Chinese language to teach, collaborate or support the Chinese people.Here we are going to learn about Chinese -Mandarin. My name is MIKE "LǍOSHĪ "("Teacher "Mike) and I'm ready to astound you with my unparalleled ability to make learning Chinese fun and effective.
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The course provides the client with clear knowledge of how to improve the Supply and Cold Chain. The course also teaches the clients about why improvements are important and what profits cab be expected due to the establishment of a more refined Supply or Cold Chain.
The course clearly examines the fundamental psycho / educational and career development principles & theories which impact on Guidance. It requires considerable reading, independent study, team / group work and clarification of values exercises and active class participation.
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is an essential component of any intervention, project, or program. This course covers the basics of program monitoring and evaluation. It also defines common terms and discusses why M&E is essential for program management.
Expected Audience
This course can be taken by all persons. However, learners working in the field of survey research research academicians, social programs, Data managers, program manager and students stand to benefit most.
Learning Outcomes
- At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- identify the basic purposes and scope of M&E;
- differentiate between monitoring functions and evaluation functions;
- describe the functions of an M&E plan;
- identify the main components of an M&E plan;
- identify and differentiate between conceptual frameworks, results frameworks and logic models;
- describe how frameworks are used for M&E planning;
- identify criteria for the selection of indicators;
- describe how indicators are linked to frameworks;
- identify types of data sources; and
- describe how information can be used for decision-making.
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Graphic design, also known as communication design, is the art and practice of planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content. The form it takes can be physical or virtual and can include images, words, or graphics. The experience can take place in an instant or over a long period of time. The work can happen at any scale, from the design of a single postage stamp to a national postal signage system.
Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. It is influenced by cultural and social attitudes and has varied over time and place. Designers conduct research on fashion trends and interpret them for their audience. At Nukumba University, School of Commercial, Industrial Art & Design (SCIAD), we train you to become the author of the designs from which others are inspired. This certificate course will equip you with skills to become and fashion designer and more so, an entrepreneur.
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Diamondback (AKA Carol's Pub Country Band) w/ Dance Lessons @ 8pm
Classic Country and so much more by Chicago's hardest working band, Diamondback (The Carol's Pub Country Band)!
The band's extensive song list is truly a history of country and, for that matter, American pop music. They specialize in Classic Country but are just as convincing playing oldies, country rock, southern rock, modern country and Americana.
Michael McKeehan (Bass) and Reva Goodman (Rhythm Guitar) have fronted the band for the last 16 years and handle the lion's share of lead vocals. The band is rounded out by Lee Borek on Lead Guitar and vocals and Jamie Gallagher on Drums and vocals. The vast repertoire promises something for everyone. Playing long hours and late nights at Chicago's only real Honky-Tonk creates an organic tightness that is hard to describe. 100 years plus of collective playing experience makes this an act you shouldn't miss. Diamondback is best known for their long residency at Carol's Pub, the North-side nightclub voted by Chicago Magazine readers as "the best after-hours bar."
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The city-owned, 3.8-hectare CDO Mini-Livestock Farm in sitio Lomboy, Barangay Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City was formally inaugurated last November 18.
One of the highlights of the inauguration was the conferring of the "Outstanding Swine Raiser of the Year Award" to Edna S. Igbalic (2nd from left) of barangay Carmen and the "Outstanding Goat Raiser of the Year Award" to Gemma Herera (3rd from left) of barangay Puerto by Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Constantino 'Tinnex' Jaraula (left). City Veterinarian Dr. Perla Asis, City Councilor and Committee on Agriculture Chair Caesar Ian Acenas and his Vice Chair, City Councilor Alden Bacal assisted the Mayor.
The livestock farm will serve as the city's main breeding center of high-breed animals such as cattle, horse, hog, goat, sheep and even turkey. It will not only serve as an animal breeding facility, but also as a major source of farm animals which will be distributed to farmers under the city-wide livestock dispersal program.


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Here's a list of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) I receive about Kix2Exe:
Q: Is Kix2Exe a KiXtart compiler?
A: No. A compiler creates machine code instructions. Kix2Exe creates a SFX type executable containing (at least) the pre-tokenised version of the KiXtart script and a copy of kix32.exe or wkix32.exe.
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A: Depends on what you mean with 'support'. Kix2Exe is able to package KiXtart scripts that contain Kixforms.NET code (which is 'normal' KiXtart code). If you mean if Kix2Exe is able to automatically include and register the Kixforms.NET DLL by calling the K2E_RegisterKixforms() UDF, the answer is no. Support to automatically register Kixforms.NET is on my wishlist though.
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South-of-the-border rock and roll rarely gets its due in the States. Traditional folk music, sure – Putumayo seems to put out a new coffee-shop compilation of that every week – but incorporate electric guitars in the mix and people don't know quite what to make of it. Does truly-southern rock count as authentic or is it just musicians appropriating another culture?
El Justiciero Cha Cha Cha offers one more step toward definitively answering that question. This eighteen-song tribute to psychedelic Brazilian collective Os Mutantes shows you why the band is good enough that Kurt Cobain once wrote them a letter begging them to reunite (they declined). A whole host of Mexican and South American bands cover songs from throughout the band's formidable 1968-1974 discography. Continue reading »


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Children's & Youth Services | Performer's Database | Music
Performer's Database
This performer listing was created by the South Dakota State Library as a service to public libraries and other organizations that want to hire quality performers for their children's programs. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute an endorsement or promotion of any individual or group listed. Not all performers work well under all circumstances and with every age group. The South Dakota State Library strongly advises all libraries and organizations to carefully check references before hiring anyone.
Performers, use this form to submit your contact information. This form can also be used to update your previously listed information as well. Please fill it out as completely as possible and your submission will be reviewed by our content committee before inclusion on the website. Thank you!
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Adam Miller — Folksinger, Storyteller, and Autoharp Virtuoso
Program Description: Adam Miller's award-winning, multi-cultural, sing-along "Singing Through History" library programs help youngsters develop active listening skills — emphasizing the importance of history as a story well told — and foster a lifelong love of literature, reading, and listening to stories.
Contact: Adam Miller
P.O. Box 951, Drain, Oregon 97435
Further Details: $400 per program, Public Library; Statewide/Nationwide Travel Range; For All Ages
Category: Historical and Native American, Music, Storytelling, Workshops
Anthony Clark, The Singing Storyteller
Program Description: The Singing Storyteller, Anthony Clark, combines classic teaching tales with lively original songs and kid-friendly comedy to create fun, unique programs for schools, libraries and festivals.
Contact: 207 Apple Tree Court, Columbia, MO 65203
Further Details: $575 for first performance, $225 each additional performance at same event/trip; Statewide Travel; For Preschoolers to School-age children.
Category: Comedy, Music
Butterfly Puppet Theatre
Program Description: Butterfly is "people and puppet" musical entertainment. Leonard Running writes songs and stories to fit with Sue Hey's puppet and stage designs.
Contact: Leonard Running
312 North 40th Street, Rapid City, SD 57702
Further Details: $150 for "The Buffalo Show", $250 for the show and a workshop; Statewide Travel; For All Ages
Category: Music, Puppetry and Ventriloquism, Storytelling, Theater
Dennis Warner
Program Description: An energetic blend of music and humor in a special concert just for kids (age 4-12) and others who like to have fun! Dennis's show is fast-paced, high energy and full of audience participation.
Contact: Tammy Anhalt
P.O. Box 365, Clearwater, MN 55320
Further Details: Special library/school rate of just $250 if multiple library/school bookings in the area. This is a flat rate with no additional charges for mileage; Statewide/ Nationwide Travel; Requirements include adequate space for audience, an armless chair and a glass of water; For classes Preschool through 5th Grade
Category: Music
Diana Borgum
Program Description: Diana is an old fashioned troubadour who tells stories based on children's literature. She also has fun puppets and songs.
Contact: 4704 West 13th Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Further Details: $100/ 45-60 min presentation; Mileage Reimbursement; Statewide Travel; For All Ages
Category: Music, Puppetry and Ventriloquism, Storytelling
Do Re Let's Play
Program Description: Get ready to dance, sing and clap your hands to "Do Re Let's Play". Do Re Let's Play mixes the sounds of keyboard, acoustic guitar, electric bass and three part vocals and even some saxophone to create a sound that will cause and the young at heart to get up and grove.
Contact: 7200 W. Harvard Dr. Sioux Falls S.D. 57106
(605) 336-2465;
Further Details: $200-$1,000; Travel Range is Within three hours of Sioux Falls; For ages 0-10 years
Category: Music, Storytelling
Duke Otherwise
Program Description: Witty Wordplay, Superb Music, Tap Dancing! With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke Otherwise performs a hilarious, charming and interactive musical program for all ages. He writes original songs bursting with clever wordplay and fun ideas relatable to both kids and adults. Stefan Shepherd, NPR's children's music reviewer, says of Duke, "Nifty, brainy lyrics...Highly recommended."
Contact: Noah Riemer
2201 Winnebago St. #2; Madison, WI 53704
Further Details: Statewide and Nationwide Travel; For Preschool and Elementary; School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor;
Category: Dance, Music, Storytelling
Hanson Shows
Program Description: Juggling, Unicycling, Magic, Puppets, Storytelling and loads of fun stuff.
Contact: Christa Hanson
206 N Locust St; Kanawha, Iowa 50447
Further Details: Statewide Travel, Nationwide; For All Ages; School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor
COST: Mileage, Program Fee;
Category: Balloons, Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Storytelling, Theater, Workshops
Jim Gill
Program Description: An author and musician, Jim Gill's most recent book, A Soup Opera, received an award from the American Library Association in 2010. Jim Gill is unique in his ability to combine his artistry with advocacy for early literacy development. He shares both at each inspiring and joyous event. The goal is to create an event where adults and children experience the joy of reading together in a playful manner in the hopes they will continue to playfully read together at home.
Contact: Jim Gill
PO Box 2263, Oak Park IL 60303-2263
Further Details: Nationwide Travel; For All Ages, Preschool, Elementary, Adult
COST: Mileage/Travel Reimbursement; Program Fee
Category: Music, Storytelling, Workshops
KG & The Ranger
Program Description: Husband and wife duo, specializing in the cowboy songs from the Hollywood cowboys like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, etc. Fun and varied western show which includes rope-tricks, an 8 foot tall cowboy, sing-along cowboy songs and yodeling.
Contact: Karen Gogolick & Rick Roltgen
2517 Waunona Way, Madison WI 53713
Further Details: For All Ages
Category: Historical and Native American, Music
Kevin Farris
Program Description: Singer-songwriter from Illinois, Kevin Farris brings an energetic musical show for all ages!
Further Details: Nationwide Travel; For All Ages; Most Venues
COST: Program Fee, Mileage/Travel Reimbursement;
Category: Music
Margi Coxwell
Program Description: Margi Coxwell has been a storyteller for well over 25 years. She tells multicultural stories and sings songs that tell stories from all over the world.
Contact: Margaret J. Coxwell, Ed.D.
202K Old Main, Minot State University
500 University Ave. West, Minot, ND 58707
Further Details: $100/ hour per performance, $400/day for storytelling all day at a school (4.5 hours); Travel Reimbursement; Statewide Travel; For grades Preschool through 6th Grade
Category: Music, Storytelling, Workshops
Penny & Pals
Program Description: Penny & Pals writes, records and performs original, award-winning music. Their concerts literally sweep kids off their feet and feature playful costumed characters and tons of kids-participation.
Contact: Penny Andrist
2810 Edgewood Drive, Fargo, ND 58102-1645
Further Details: Prices range from $350 to $1,000 and depend on variables; Travel reimbursement; Statewide Travel; For Ages 2-12
Category: Dance, Music, Theater, Workshops
Phil Baker
Program Description: Phil Baker takes children on a musical adventure that nurtures the imagination and creativity. Conga, limbo, freeze, swim and do the hug songs are featured.
Contact: P.O. Box 88852, Sioux Falls, SD 57109
Further Details: Performances vary in price from $350-$1,000. (Arts Council matching funds may be available); Statewide Travel; For Ages 2-12
Category: Dance, Music
Pint Size Polkas
Program Description: Participation opportunities abound during Uncle Mike's Pint Size Polkas programs! Your young patrons will be invited to display hats while the audience guesses the corresponding theme-related jobs. The audience will have fun answering age and theme-appropriate trivia questions and will be encouraged to check out books that go with them! Catchy sing-along polka songs and a quick round of "Name that Tune" further complement the program theme, and of course, no one goes home without doing the "Chicken Dance" and a special polka version of "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." An optional video segment will even teach your patrons how to do the polka in a minute and a half! Plenty of singing, dancing, and education have been making Uncle Mike's Pint Size Polkas show fun for the whole family at nearly 1,000 libraries in 22 states since 2009!
Contact: Mike Schneider
P.O. Box 126, Clinton, WI 53525
Further Details: Statewide/Nationwide Travel Range; For All Ages
COST: Request Price Quote ; Discounts for multiple bookings;
Category: Dance, Music
Randy's Music Jam
Program Description: Singer-Songwriter Randy Sauer's Library Concert is the kind of high-energy fun and audience participation naturally found in a "live" performance all in the incredible learning environment of the public library. Randy performs with his guitar, ukulele, and fun background tracks that will have the audience dancing, singing, and moving to the music. Randy's schedule for the summer of 2013 is beginning to fill up and we would love for your library be part of the fun. Randy's show connects with this year's "Dig Into Reading" theme as he shares original songs like "D.I.G. Dig Into Reading", some familiar favorites and stories that will inspire kids to "dig into" the wonderful adventure of reading.
Contact: Randy Sauer
520 W. 23rd, Hays, KS 67601
Further Details: $175 for 60 minute program, Block booking price breaks given; Mileage and lodging expenses; For All Ages
Category: Music
The Real Beal's One Man Band
Program Description: Jeff sings, plays bass, rhythmm and lead guitar all the while simultaneously stomping out the beat on his custom designed drum set. Nancy's top notch vocals makes this duo an undeniable crowd pleaser. They have drawn crowds of all ages at fairs and festivals throughout the Midwest featuring Country and Rock & Roll hits from the 1950s to the present.
Contact: Jeff Beal
1104 N. 4th St. Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
Further Details: Statewide Travel; For All Ages; Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor;
COST: Mileage/Travel Reimbursement, Lodging, Program Fee; Discounts for multiple shows in close proximity.
Category: Music
Rita Rae
Program Description: Performances include original children's songs and little stories that capture the essence of childhood. Examples of material include: "The Story of Lonesome Bill;" "Sock Sorting Song;" "Lucky Wins A Ducky;" "Birthday Party Song;" "The M&M Song;" "Build Me A House;" "Jungle Song;" "Would You Like Me To Have Lunch? — The Story of Peanut Butter and Jelly;" "The Thing About Ketchup" and "The Creepy Caterpillar."
Contact: 835 Brown Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107
Further Details: $125 per concert; Statewide Travel; For Preschool aged children
Category: Music, Storytelling
The Rock 'N' Rope Warrior
Program Description: An Interactive, Visually entertaining Jump Rope Show! Perfect for school assemblies, fairs, festivals, half-time shows, libraries, camps and more! The Rope Warrior -professional athlete/entertainer/author - is a lean, mean, jumping machine who executes stunts that most of us can't even imagine-using a jump rope, and is the current Guinness World Record holder for the most "Rump Jumps" in one minute: 56.
Contact: David Fisher
888-JMP-ROPE or 312-944-5063
Further Details: Nationwide Travel; For All Ages; Most Venues
COST: Program Fee, Mileage/Travel Reimbursement;
Category: Music, Workshops
Rockin' Red Music
Program Description: Rockin' Red performs a high-energy show filled with upbeat, original children's music. Kids participate in the show through fun dance moves and actions, percussion instruments, dancing scarves and more! Kids of all ages will be entertained by her catchy songs and infectious energy. Live shows performed throughout the Midwest.
Contact: Leslie Dolby
PO Box 572, Tea, SD 57064
(605) 201-3828
Further Details: $300 per show--discounts for multiple bookings; Mileage/Travel Reimbursement; Travel within the Midwest; Shows can be customized in content and length; For Ages 2-12
Category: Music
The Rockin Rob Show
Program Description: The rockin rob show is a completely interactive & educational musical kids show & rock concert, geared for children ages 2-10 & families, that promotes fun & education, through music & movement.
Contact: Rockin Rob
21232 North Sail Away Dr., Overbrook, KS 66524
Further Details:Preschool, Elementary; Statewide (South Dakota);
School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor;
COST: Lodging and program fee of $300; multiple booking discount available for any additional libraries (surrounding areas) that book same day/same week etc. Requirements include a small performance area and electric outlet.
Category: Comedy, Music, Puppetry & Ventriloquism, Storytelling, Workshops
Rosie Cutrer
Program Description: Rosie's programs are a lively blend of stories and music (autoharp, banjo and ukulele). Some of her programs include: multicultural tales, spooky and spastic tales, "Happy Feet" tales, and pioneer tales which are appropriate for school age children.
Contact: 6033 SW 38th Street, Topeka, KS 66610
785-271-1982; firstname.lastname@example.com
Further Details: $100 for 45 minute program, $165 for one Pioneer Program; Block booking and week long residencies price breaks given; Mileage and lodging expenses; Travel range includes Eastern South Dakota; For All Ages
Category: Historical and Native American, Music, Storytelling
Swanson Cowboyography
Program Description: Cowboyography is the study of all things Cowboy! We do our best to bring to life the lore and lure of the American Cowboy in photos, song, and demonstrations of the equipment Cowboys use.
Contact: Steve & Cassandra Swanson
27424 482nd Avenue, Canton, SD 57013
Further Details: Fee is determined by program desired; Mileage/Travel Reimbursement; Statewide Travel; For All Ages, focusing towards classes Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Category: Historical and Native American, Music, Storytelling
T. Wilson King Productions
Program Description: T. Wilson King presents the story of An Ostrich Named Emu. Emu likes to be creative, learn new things and play. King uses sing-a-longs, simple activities and illustrations in the program. Children of all ages are engaged, amused, and entertained while they learn valuable life lessons about diversity and acceptance.
Contact: T. Wilson King
605-624-9576, 605-659-6143
Further Details: $250 per show, discounts for multiple shows, sales tax if applicable, mileage and hotel if needed; Statewide/ Regional Travel; For All Ages
Category: Music
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Have you ever asked the following questions? Why does my neighbor's lawn look better than mine? Or what can I do to maintain a beautiful lawn, without spending hundreds of dollars to a professional lawn care service? If the answer is yes? Then you will need to know some basis information about, what grass exactly is?
Grass is the common name for the Gramineae family of plants. With more than 9,000 species, this family is the largest on earth. Grass have a very simple structure. You can better understand what a grass needs when you can understand how it functions.
At the base of the grass plant, roots grow down into the earth. Typically, grass roots are fibrous, or hairlike. They extend into the soil like fingers, collecting nutrients, soaking up water and securing the plant into the soil. Grass stems, called culms, grow up from the base of the plant called a crown. In most grass species, the culms are hollow and rigid, except at the nodes joints that join stem segments together. Narrow leaves extend out from the culms, above each node. The leaves alternate in direction. That is, if the first leaf on a culm grows to the right, the second leaf will grow to the left and the third leaf will grow to the right and so on. The lower part of the leaf is called a sheath, and the upper part is called the blade. In most grasses, a ligule surrounds the connection between the sheath and the blade. A ligule can take the form of a thin membrane or a fringe of hair-like projections.
Like the leaves on a tree, grass leaves serve to collect energy from sunlight through photosynthesis. The photosynthesizing chlorophyll in the leaf gives grass its green color. There are two major methods of reproduction in grasses. Some grasses have additional stems that grow sideways, either below ground or just above it. Stems that creep along the ground are called stolons, and stems that grow below ground are called rhizomes. Grasses use stolons to reach out and establish new grass culms.
Because a grass plants backbone is its root system. The roots need to be able to soak up water, collect nutrients, support the plant and, in some species, spread out to grow new plants. A grass plant can only do these things effectively if the soil conditions are right. Therefore, the soils pH rating is very important. The ideal pH level is around 6.5 or 7, but levels vary between different grass species and climate conditions. To improve your soils pH, you can amend it with topsoil, compost or fertilizer.
For a Healthy Lawn, Go Organic!
Research shows that chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides used in lawns can be carcinogenic, and increase the presence of harmful nitrates in drinking water wells. An easier alternative is to go organic. To get the lushest lawn possible aerate the lawn so that compacted soil is loosened and water does not run off, but soaks into the ground, this will eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers. Use weed control products containing corn gluten meal to prevent weeds. In short, going organic is all about growing wiser, trying to prevent damage before it happens, and growing a healthy lawn without risking family health.
Make sure you mow properly using a sharp blade, because dull blades tear the grass leaving them vulnerable to disease, and do not mow down to less than 3 inches in summer. Ensure that you do not have a layer of clippings and dead grass more then an inch thick by regular but controlled dethatching, so that you do not get fungus, and the water reaches the roots. Apply organic fertilizers and manure based compost soils in early spring or summer so that the grass gets time to harden for winter.
Lawn Mowing Tips: For those who like to do it themselves!
Lawn mowing would seem like a simply task, but it must be done with great care. Practicing proper mowing techniques can make a big difference in your lawns appearance. Here are some tips that can guide you when you're mowing your lawn:
1. When your grass reaches a length of over three inches, its time to trim it. Make sure that for each cut, you don't trim more than 1/3 of the grass' height because doing so will wear out your lawn.
2. Keep in mind that different grass types have different optimal heights. Adjust your mower accordingly to cut at a height that is suitable for your type of grass. Bermuda grass has an optimal height of 1" to 2", while St. Augustine and Ryegrass have an optimal height of 3". Different species of Zoysia grass require an optimal height ranging from 1.5" to 2.5".
3. Make sure that your grass is dry when you start mowing. This keeps wet clipping from clumping on the lawn surface, and protects your mower blades from rust.
4. Mowing your lawn every other week is enough during periods of slow growth. However, during seasons when grass is growing rapidly, you should mow every 7 to 10 days depending on the type of grass for best results.
5. Alternate the direction of your mower when cutting. Mow across the lawn horizontally and then vertically, until you cut the grass at its optimal height. This makes your grass grow more evenly and laterally, giving your lawn a cleaner look.
6. Clean your lawn mowers blade before and after each cut. This ensures a cleaner cut and prevents disease and fungus from spreading on the lawn.
7. If your lawn turns brown a day or so after mowing, this means that you cut your grass to short. If could also mean that your lawn mowers blades are dull and they need to be sharpened in order to give your grass a cleaner cut.
8. As a general rule, bag your clipping in the spring or fall when weeds are active and producing seeds. This will minimize the seed pods from spreading and re-germinating on the lawn.
9. Mulch your lawn during the summer months to help protect the rootzone from the constant heat of the day. This will help protect the crown as well as the stolons during long periods of drought.
10. Regularly maintain your mower when not is use. Change the oil in the fall. Use fresh gas that hasn't been sitting around the garage. Change your spark plugs to guarantee a fresh start. And every two years depending on the use of your mower change the air filter to help keep the mower engine components running smoothly.


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Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech, 215 Randolph Hall, Blacksburg, VA firstname.lastname@example.com
Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech, 215 Randolph Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Auburn University, 211 Aerospace Engineering Building, Auburn, AL 36849-5338
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Steady-state Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulations are presented for the three-dimensional flow over a generic tractor trailer placed in the Auburn University 3×4 ft2 suction wind tunnel. The width of the truck geometry is 10 in., and the height and length of the trailer are 1.392 and 3.4 times the width, respectively. The computational model of the wind tunnel is validated by comparing the numerical results with the data from the empty wind tunnel experiments. The comparisons include the boundary layer properties at three different locations on the floor of the test section and the flow angularity at the beginning of the test section. Three grid levels are used for the simulation of the truck geometry placed in the test section of the wind tunnel. The coarse mesh consists of 3.4×106 cells, the medium mesh consists of 11.2×106 cells and the fine mesh consists of 25.8×106 cells. The turbulence models used for both the empty tunnel simulations and the truck geometry placed in the wind tunnel are the standard Wilcox 1998 k-ω model, the SST k-ω model, the standard k-ε model, and the Spalart–Allmaras model. The surface pressure distributions on the truck geometry and the overall drag are predicted from the simulations and compared with the experimental data. The computational predictions compared well with the experimental data. This study contributes a new validation data set and computations for high Reynolds number bluff-body flows. The validation data set can be used for initial assessment in evaluating RANS models, which will be used for studying the drag or drag trends predicted by the baseline truck geometries.
Flow visualization/force model mounted in the wind tunnel test section
Schematic of the simplified truck geometry in the wind tunnel
Computational geometry of the simplified tractor/trailer placed in the wind tunnel
Top view of the wind tunnel geometry
Comparison of boundary layer profiles (a) at 9 in., (b) at 20 in., and (c) at 39 in. from the beginning of the test section
Flow angularity at a vertical center at 9 in. from the beginning of the test section
Computational mesh (coarse grid) for the truck geometry placed in the wind tunnel
Drag convergence on truck
Schematic of the location of the pressure ports on the truck geometry
Comparison of the Cp variation on the top and bottom of the truck geometry
Comparison of the Cp variation on the back of the truck geometry
The velocity contours along with the streamlines on the vertical symmetry plane for the SST k-ω turbulence model
Pressure data comparisons on the back of the trailer
Comparison of the Cp variation on the sides of the truck geometry
Comparison of the Cp variation on front of the truck geometry
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text: Preventic Dog Collar PRODUCT REVIEWS PAGE 2 OF 4 The Preventic Dog Collar is an effective tick treatment for dogs of all sizes. The easy-to-use Preventic Dog Collar starts to rid your pet of ticks within hours and prevents them for up to three months. Options Available: 60 lbs. and over, (25") 60 lbs. and under, (18") Shop Preventic Dog Collar Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 37 reviewers. Rated 5 out of 5by Anonymous Pet Parentgreat productthis really works. I have three labs in az and NOTHING stopped them! I sprayed,I bathed,I used the spot on ,collars,bombed the house ,even used organic products( powders,shampoos and diatimatous earth (sp ?) nothing worked! 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Cheers: Look Before You Sleep (1993)
Directed by James BurrowsGenres - Comedy | Sub-Genres - Sitcom [TV] | Run Time - 30 min. | Countries - USA |
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While his apartment is being fumigated, Sam (Ted Danson) makes arrangements to sleep over at the home of a lady friend. Alas, the lady cancels and Sam locks himself out of Cheers, his second choice for a nocturnal resting place. One thing leads to another, culminating with him bunking at the home of garrulous Cliff Clavin (John Ratzenberger).


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Perhaps it is not unnecessary to declare from the very outset that this commentator is a Buharist! The fact has never been hidden of his strong belief in Buharism dating back years. Buharism, for those who do not know, could be defined simply as a convincing belief in the Buhari persona and ideology in governance. Presidentially speaking we believe that the Daura-born retired general had what it takes to take Nigeria out of the doldrums she was found prior to his second coming. Nigerians were desperate for a change in leadership and they found in Buhari a good pair of hands capable of cleaning the Augean stable.
Our pro-Buhari position was based on our firm conviction about his integrity and character dating back to the early 80's when he became a national figure by overthrowing a corrupt democratic government headed by the then ineffective Shehu Shagari. So even before winning the presidential poll of 2015 we had campaigned vigorously for the Buhari brand arguing uncompromisingly that, given his pedigree, he could knock back sense into the then senseless politico-social situation. Today, two and half years in the power saddle, we never regretted our stance but there had been instances of discouragement and moments of disappointment.
It takes more than just an action, omission or commission, for a President to be demystified. A President can be demystified by corruption -- active and passive. Nepotism, favoritism, or cronyism could demystify a President. A President with philandering instincts could expose himself to certain demystification. Lack of will or procrastination or indecision could lead to the demystification of a Head of State. Ditto lack pf feeling for or solidarity with the suffering population.
President Buhari was first demystified, as it were, while still in the opposition years back. Some years ago, it would be recalled, he had stunned Nigerians (at home and abroad) and the international community, when he declared irresponsibly that the late General Sani Abacha never stole a kobo or Naira from Nigeria! The bewildered nation never understood why and how the otherwise disciplined frugal lanky former dictator could have chosen to defend the indefensible by saying what he controversially said. Many Nigerians knew that Abacha stole billions of Dollars and hid same in some offshore bank accounts. The "Abacha loot" remains till this day a study in an organized kleptocracy.
By declaring overtly that he could not afford to treat those who gave him the majority of votes the same way as those who voted for him in the minority (that is, the northerners against the southerners) the President demonstrated a vindictive political mindset that never helped his statesmanship posture. He somewhat demystified himself by so declaring and comporting.
Again he had himself demystified when he took ill and conveniently hid his health profile from Nigerians. He spent months in London taking care of an ailment only himself and few cabal members in Aso Rock knew anything about.
And still, on that London medical tourism, only Allah knew how much of our national treasury was 'taxed' in order for the President to be able to bounce back to his feet! No one in their right senses could claim that the London specialist doctors that attended to him never asked for any professional fee before, during and after the intensive treatment involving the complicated sophisticated medical intervention of world-class status.
And flowing from the foregoing a President whose wife was lamenting, the other day, about the nasty state of the Aso Rock Clinic cannot claim not to have been demystified by this ubiquitous neglect of our health institutions across the federation. If the Aso Rock (executive) Clinic could be left to 'rot' away whereas millions and billions were budgeted for its medical equipment and rehabilitation then Nigerians have to be worried indeed about where their country was headed! Charity must begin at home!
Last year President Buhari committed a huge gaffe in far away Germany, on a state visit. When the First Lady, Aicha Buhari, granted a controversial interview to the Hausa service of the BBC she alleged that there existed a powerful cabal in the Villa manipulating her husband and his government. She had declared that if things remained as they were then her support for Buhari's re-election come 2019 could not be guaranteed. Buhari when asked by the German journalists for his reaction simply declared that his wife's place in his presidency was in the kitchen, the bedroom "and the other room" --whatever that means! The President demystified himself by such declaration that was far from honorable or statesmanly.