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Augustus Cullen Law acted for family awarded € 5.2 m as a result of Cerebral Palsy after birth
"The parents of a boy who was born dead and revived after seven minutes, suffering catastrophic brain damage, last night said no amount of money will give back what was taken from their son.
Amanda Riordan and Keith Conroy were in court yesterday to hear that their six-year-old son Leo is to receive a €5.2m settlement. He has cerebral palsy and will never lead an independent life.
"He's an absolute pleasure to have and we wouldn't give him back for anything in the world," said Ms Riordan.
"He is as independent as a four-month-old baby but [has] the mind of a six-year-old. Nothing stops him. He'd swing out of a tree if he could."
The family, from Greenridge Court, Blanchardstown in Dublin, said no amount of money could compensate them for what happened to Leo.
"We're happy to the point that we can care for him, we know he'll be looked after. But obviously no amount of money can take back what was taken from him and from us," said Mr Conroy.
"In these days, in this economic crisis, you have to be weighing up the risks of what could or might happen if you don't agree to what we've agreed to," he added.
Ms Riordan, who was then aged 21, was admitted to the Rotunda Hospital on March 20, 2003. Leo was delivered by Caesarean section in a very poor condition.
Counsel for the family said Leo was born dead but recovered a heartbeat after seven minutes. However, he was left brain damaged and with cerebral palsy.
They claimed the hospital had been negligent as it failed to perform the C-section quickly enough, despite clear indications of foetal distress.
Mr Justice Vivian Lavan was told that the family had agreed to a €5.2m settlement of Leo's claim and he approved it. The settlement was made without any admission of liability.
The judge also approved a €10,000 payment to the Jack and Jill Foundation after hearing that the family had received assistance from the charity.
The High Court also approved a €2m settlement for quadriplegic Carlie Brennan (8) from St John's Close, Clondalkin, in an action taken by her mother, Elaine, against the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.
Counsel for the family claimed that the hospital did not properly monitor Carlie before her birth on July 18, 2000. They also alleged that the hospital should have carried out a Caesarean section much earlier than it did.
It was alleged that, at the time of delivery, the umbilical cord was tight around the child's neck. She had no heartbeat, was unresponsive, was not breathing and required vigorous resuscitation.
As a result, it was claimed, Carlie developed severe cerebral palsy and epilepsy and will never be able to lead a normal life.
The court was told yesterday that the family felt the settlement was a compromise and did not fully compensate them as they were living in a two-bedroom terraced house and would not be able to cope in such a situation for much longer."
Source: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/no-sum-of-money-can-give-back-what-our-son-has-lost-1718519.html
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Breath prayers are prayers that can be prayed in one breath and are easily repeated as we carry them with us throughout the day. They enable us to lift up our hearts before God frequently and practice his presence continually.
These breath prayers are from the Old Testament. Many of these scriptural prayers include further petitions to God. Yet these short prayers so listed express the essence of those praying.
Here I am. (The prayer of Abraham in Genesis 22:1,11, Jacob in Genesis 31:11; 46:2, and Moses in Exodus 3:4.)
Give me success today. (The prayer of Eliezer in Genesis 24:12.)
Bless me. (The prayer of Jacob in Genesis 32:26.)
Go with us. (The prayer of Moses in Exodus 33:15.)
Show me your glory. (The prayer of Moses in Exodus 33:18.)
Give me a sign. (The prayer of Gideon in Judges 6:17.)
Remember me. (The prayer of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:11.)
Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. (The prayer of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:9-10.)
I have sinned. (The prayer of David in 2 Samuel 12:13.)
Answer me. (The prayer of Elijah in 1 Kings 18:37.)
Deliver us. (The prayer of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19:19.)
Enlarge my territory! (The prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10.)
Give me wisdom. (The prayer of Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1:10.)
Help us. (The prayer of Asa in 2 Chronicles 14:11.)
Grant me favor. (The prayer of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 1:11.)
Strengthen my hands. (The prayer of Nehemiah in Nehemiah 6:9.)
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory. (The prayer of the seraphs in Isaiah 6:3.)
Send me! (The prayer of Isaiah in Isaiah 6:8.)


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These bikes are REALLY pulling their loads.
Although I think these pictures have been augmented via Photoshop, it doesn't really matter. I love the look! And the power it conveys about the abilities of bikes to carry a load is pretty awe-inspiring. And, to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if the pictures ended up being authentic… I just can't really see how it's possible to carry that much stuff at once.
Do you know anything else about these pics? Please share with the Bike 4 Bangers readers.
'Totem' series by Alaine Delorme
This photo series by Alaine Delorme is awesome. From the somewhat lacking translating power of google I couldn't make out whether the photo manipulation is limited to colours and contrast etc. or whether the loads have been augmented/completely synthesized, but to be honest, I don't care that much.
The loads carried by some people in Shanghai on bikes is so incredible I wouldn't be too surprised if most of these were real, either way they're beautiful
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Toby6 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 57 designs submitted by 13 freelance designers.
S3 Strategic Sports Solutions
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Targeting prospective big name corporate sponsors who have an interest in reaching their audience through such sports platforms as college and pro games on tv, webstreaming and local events.
Also, targeting clients who have an appealing sports property but need to align themselves with a relevant corporate sponsor to provide monetary sponsorship.
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Mumbai: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai today said that he felt "cheated" by the Maharashtra government after Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court order quashing the 20 acre land allotted to his film school Whistling Woods International.
"We feel cheated by Government of Maharashtra when we are told after ten years of setting up Whistling Woods at a cost of Rs 75 crore that our joint venture agreement (signed between his Mukta Arts and the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation (MFSCDC) is not valid because of a government error that a board resolution was not passed and the land was undervalued.
"What is our fault? They gave the agreement to us signed by the then MD, Cultural Secretary and Minister of Culture to have a partnership in Whistling Woods Ltd with share equity and we invested Rs 20 crore to begin with," Ghai said in a statement here.
Prominent film personalities like Shekhar Kapoor and Shyam Benegal came out in Ghai`s support, saying that his cinema school should not be called a scam.
"Ghai gave 15 years of his time and energy to create a centre of learning for cinema. Whistling Woods is not a scam, he should be applauded. It is not possible to build educational institutions at current land prices in any city... government has to allocate land for this. Tisch film school in Singapore is built on land given free by the Government."
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal said he was saddened by the verdict in the case.
"Ghai had taken upon himself as a mission to create a world class film school. He worked tirelessly for 13 years to fulfill this dream and finally succeeded in making it happen. Mumbai could now pride itself on having a film school as good as any in the world. And suddenly this... Strange!"
On April 4, the apex court had pulled up former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh for giving 20 acres of land to Ghai in 2004 for his film institute, saying he cannot treat anyone as a "blue-eyed boy" and bend or bypass the rules.


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Novel Entanglements of Law and Technology
Mireille Hildebrandt
This timely book tells the story of the smart technologies that reconstruct our world, by provoking their most salient functionality: the prediction and preemption of our day-to-day activities, preferences, health and credit risks, criminal intent and spending capacity. Mireille Hildebrandt claims that we are in transit between an information society and a data-driven society, which has far reaching consequences for the world we depend on. She highlights how the pervasive employment of machine-learning technologies that inform so-called 'data-driven agency' threaten privacy, identity, autonomy, non-discrimination, due process and the presumption of innocence. The author argues how smart technologies undermine, reconfigure and overrule the ends of the law in a constitutional democracy, jeopardizing law as an instrument of justice, legal certainty and the public good. Finally, the book calls on lawyers, computer scientists and civil society not to reject smart technologies, explaining how further engaging these technologies may help to reinvent the effective protection of the rule of law.
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Alexander Skarsgård has vowed to beat Prince Harry in their upcoming charity race.
The True Blood star will lead the US team in a battle to reach the South Pole, which has been set up to raise money for Walking With The Wounded.
He has now told People that he is planning to win the challenge.
"I'm pretty stubborn and motivated and I don't give up easily," he said. "I'm very focused and we're not going to lose!"
Skarsgård added that he is "very excited" to meet Prince Harry, joking: "I'll be with my US teammates at the South Pole welcoming him! I'll be happy to see him when he arrives. We will be there first though!"
The actor also revealed that he wants to give the Royal a "high five", saying: "I hear he's an amazing guy. I admire him for being involved with Walking With The Wounded for a couple of years and taking the time to help wounded soldiers. It's going to be an honour to meet him."
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I'm surrender
I wake up every day and I feel ok, but theres some thing missing. Like… like a hole. Some people they fit in life or whatever, I don't.
I made a choice and because of that choice a lot of thing ruind.I faild many thing.It hurts me. Knowing what I've done. And that pain, that pain is with me all the time and every day I think that if I just… if I just give myself over depression, I can make that pain stop. It would be that easy and every day I fight that and I'm so terrified that one day I'm not gonna want to fight that any more.
There is a fact: our actions are what set things in motion, and we have to live with that.
1-If you surrender to a force, temptation, or feeling, you allow it to gain control over you.
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If you lead a company that is less than two years old, has not accepted more than $1 million in venture financing, and is in the EdTech, FinTech, Internet of Things, health, or travel and leisure industries, please apply through iStart and join us April 27th - 29th at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. If you have not logged in before, please click the REGISTER button and follow the instructions. If you have already registered, please log in using your e-mail address and password.
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GC Entrepreneurs contestants will compete for a trophy and gain exposure to potential funders, post-competition mentorship, and access to the whole conference (a $12,500 value). Contestants will cover their own travel costs. High-profile judges will provide evaluation and guidance with an eye toward the start-ups' growth potential, business strategy, and execution, as well as the entrepreneurs' onstage performance. The judges will share business insights to begin the session and offer their critiques after each presentation. The audience will also join in and vote on each pitch. To see some of our past competitions and entrepreneurs, please check out our website.


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As the Program Coordinator for the education department of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), you will support the development of all training programs, educational initiatives (including online learning), and conference educational programming.
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WICT's mission is to create women leaders who transform the cable and telecommunications industry. For 40 years, WICT has partnered with technology companies to help build a more robust pipeline of women leaders. We serve women leaders throughout their careers by providing unparalleled professional development programs, commissioning original gender pay equity research, and supporting a B2B network that helps advance women. Founded in 1979, and now with more than 10,500 members, WICT is the largest and oldest professional association serving women in cable media.
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The helicopter lifted off and rose up
fast and then fell and dipped over
and down again and then higher.
I never looked down ; I was green
and then white with fear and nausea.
On both sides sat the officers,
serious and silent.
They set me down on this island
where they promise I'll be
for the rest of my life.
Soon my stomach settled and
my minders cheered up and spoke :
I'm to have food enough and drink
to last my natural lifetime.
Well, I'm old and the planned trip to Kansas
was just a whim, a long shot.
They indicated the storage holds,
the large bins with everything –
but actually – I pointed this out –
these bins are not so very large.
Then they spoke about madness
and how it thrives in exile.
They planted well the fear –
a subject for a text, they said –
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It's been one of those weeks, where everything creeps up on you faster than you realize. Where a smooth morning routine suddenly falls apart because, a) sissy sat to close to her when she was waiting for breakfast, b) the little spills her entire smoothie on the floor and the highly allergic dog is eating it, or c) pants don't feel good on their legs.
Yes, this is our morning sometimes. Sometimes it's a mixture of all the above on one morning, but they are few and fleeting, and they seem to coincide with busy work weeks. This week, actually year, has been particularly busy at work. Some days I make it home by 5, some days, 7 p.m. at night. On those days I am extremely thankful for a husband who goes to work earlier so he can pick the girls up from dayhome early and spend time with them. I am also thankful that we meal plan.
Meal planning isn't my favorite thing to do, but to maintain a grocery budget, eat healthy and minimize the amount of times we eat out, it's necessary. And a god send on busy weeks, especially when I'm on the ball and prep things way before and leave them in the fridge. This doesn't happen as often as I'd like.
But this week, I had something right, well, one night anyway, which was awesome because it also happened to be the night I stayed at work the latest. To say this meal was a hit in our house, is an understatement. Both girls gobbled it up, when I got home, there was just enough for my supper. No leftovers for lunch. Fail.
These Sesame Ginger Lettuce Tacos actually remind me of a Korean chicken rice bowl I use to eat in Calgary. It's not too spicy, but lots of great flavours. I think this would also be good wrapped in a tortilla, rice paper wrap, or served over rice or noodles. This really is just a base waiting for creativity.
Sesame Ginger Lettuce Tacos
1 lb. chicken cut into strips
1 Tbsp. Sesame Ginger dressing
1 Tsp. Asian Stir-fry spice (more if you like it spicy)
1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Soy sauce (low sodium)
¼ cup apple sauce
1. Slice chicken into about ½ inch strips. Place in a ziplock bag.
2. Dump all spices into the bag on top of the chicken.
3. Fumble it like a football, if you don't know what that means, google it, or pass the bag to someone who does.
4. When chicken is all covered in mixture and sauced. Put in the fridge, and forget about it for at least two hours. Or freeze for another night. (This recipe would be great for a freezer meal.)
5. When ready to cook, take out of the fridge and toss in a low to medium hot skillet. Toss around until cooked through. There will be charring as the sugars caramelize.
6. Serve on lettuce cups topped with Wasabi Mayo, a squirt of Sriracha, avocado, and broccoli slaw. Shake Sesame crunch topping over the taco. And enjoy.
My husband was the one who discovered the Wasabi mayo when he opened the cupboard and thought it would be a good edition. I'm proud of him, he's getting more adventurous and taking risks, which is easy with Epicure in our cupboard.


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Published: 16th February 2011
Number Of Pages: 240
The in-lab preparation of certain chemical reagents provides a number of advantages over purchasing various commercially prepared samples. This is especially true in isolated regions where acquiring the necessary substances from overseas can cause undue delay and inconvenience due to restrictions on the transportation of hazardous chemicals. An invaluable resource for chemists in a variety of environments, Small-Scale Synthesis of Laboratory Reagents with Reaction Modeling presents efficient, sensible, and versatile methods for the laboratory preparation of common chemical reagents.
Rapid, reliable synthesis
Designed to facilitate smooth experimentation in the lab, this volume presents preparations chosen for their short duration, availability of apparatus, high yield, and high purity of the product. Adding an educational component, the book also discusses fundamental processes in inorganic chemistry, presenting original modeling of reactions and their practical implementation. Theoretical aspects are discussed to a greater extent than is usual in synthetic literature in cases where there is a direct impact on experimental parameters, such as the reaction time, yield, and purity of the product.
More than 30 convenient, time-saving preparations
Focusing on simple synthesis of high-purity reagents, the book contains over 30 presentations, a substantial number of which are mathematically modeled for the first time. Most syntheses can be carried out in one day using common laboratory equipment, making this volume a valuable and time-saving tool.
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 240
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Bali Quicksilver Cruise Nusa Penida Island is a famous cruise ship that will take you to have an amazing sails to Nusa Penida island and help you to discover the incredible underwater world, also its wide spread coral garden packed with an enormous varieties of marine life.
|Bali Quicksilver Day Cruise Tour Package Nusa Penida Island (Code: Q P C - 1)
On arrival at the breathtaking coastal village of Toyapakeh, which is surrounded by white sand beaches and blue ocean, you will surely enjoy its natural beauty and atmosphere.
Bali Quicksilver Nusa Penida Island Cruise Schedule (Itinerary)
- 08:45 am: Boarding Time
- 09:00 am: Breakfast with complimentary Tea, Coffee, Orange juice and Pastries
- 09:15 am: Depart from Tanjung Benoa Marina - Nusa Dua, Cruise journey to Nusa Penida will take about 60 minutes, Life jacket and Safety drill followed by a commentary also Snorkeling demonstration in the main deck cabin.
- 10:20 am: Go past Ceningan Island
- 10:30 am: arrive in Quicksilver Pontoon at Toyapakeh Bay. Activities Included in Your Day:
- 11:30 am: A delicious tropical buffet lunch will available until 14:00 pm on the pontoon. You may have lunch and sit outside in the shaded area of the pontoon, while live band will play music as background.
- 14:30 pm: Complimentary afternoon Tea, Coffee and Snack will be available until departure.
- 14:45 pm: Quicksilver horn will sound to recall passengers from the beach to return to Quicksilver Cruise Ship.
- 14:50 pm: A head count will be conducted, to ensure that all passengers are back on board. You will assist us if you would please take a sit and remain stationary until the count is complete.
- 15:00 pm: Quicksilver depart Nusa Penida. Tea and Coffee is taken off for safety reasons. Souvenirs counter will be on sale in Main Deck cabin. Under water video will be switched on upstairs in the bridge deck.
- 15:30 pm: Serve refresher towels.
- 16:00 pm: Arrive back at Tanjung Benoa - Nusa Dua
#.SUBSEA is an excellent opportunity to see the coral formation and tropical fish without getting wet. See the board on pontoon for departure times. Explore the under water of Nusa Penida Island. You shall be amazed by the collection of beautiful corals and fishes that swim along the subsea. Without the need to even get wet, you will enjoy Nusa Penida Island under water life with awe. The trip takes approximately 20 minutes and no booking is necessary, the subsea carries 34 passengers on each trip.
#.SNORKELING with the equipment will be available to you on arrival at the pontoon and the snorkeling advisors will be happy to help you. The water of the pontoon is 6 meters deep, so you must be able to swim if entering the water from the swimming platform. Due to occasional strong currents, we advise that you swim inside the swimming enclosure. Fresh water showers are on the pontoon near the boarding ramp and we ask you to please dry off before entering the cabin.
You can imagine, watching the beautiful coral garden and reef in the crystal clear water teeming with marine life wander around you. They are just simply magnificent and would surely take your breath away. Due to the occasionally strong current condition in the snorkeling area, good swimming skills is advisable. Life jacket and snorkeling equipment are available on the pontoon. The instructors are available to assist you to wear them properly in order for you to enjoy the best snorkeling experience.
#.BANANA BOAT RIDES fun rides the banana boat is available from the pontoon shortly after arrival and will continue all day, livefest is supplied. The banana boat is an inflated tube that carries passengers and it is towed by a boat while riders hold on to the rope and try not to fall off - which eventually happens. Therefore passenger are required to wear life jackets and always be guided by the instructors. The rides is available on the pontoon shortly after arrival and will be at your service all day.
#.WATER SLIDE also referred to as flume, water chute or hydro slide is a type of slide designed for outdoor recreational use at water parks. Come and join the excitement of the 60 meters long and curvy water slide that takes you right down into the sea. It is simply an unforgettable splash. Come and joint the excitement of 60 meters waterslide with one and half round at Mega Pontoon down right into the sea. Recommended for good swimmer only.
#.OCEAN WATER TREATMENT a perfect way to pamper and relax yourself while enjoying the sea breeze and surrounding natural atmosphere. The ocean water treatment have a calming and sedative effect using the natural elements of seawater. It provides essential minerals to cleanse and rejuvenate the body, in association with treatments to relax, relieve tension, encourage detox and rejuvenation.
#.UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY the lower level of the pontoon provide a place to view and observe the beautiful marine life around the pontoon. Through the windows you may see various colorful fish swimming around, corals swaying affected by the ocean current of Nusa Penida Island. It is truly mind soothing, a perfect way to enjoy your holiday in Bali.
#.VILLAGE TOUR a transfer boat will take you to the beach for a guided tour of the village. Your guide will take you to see seaweed farming, traditional hand weaving, villageris housing and the highlight is "Traditional Cockfighting". For sport lover: "Beach Volley Ball" able to playing on. It will take approximately 45 minutes of your time before ending with free mineral water. We ask you not to take any shells or coral from the beach. In respect of the village customs, please wear A T-shirt while in the village and Balinese sarong will be available while entering the temple. Shoes are recommended.
Bali quicksilver nusa penida island cruise is a prominent Bali cruises program that highly recommended by Sorga Bali Tours (Best organizer for Bali holidays - Bali adventure packages, and Bali tour service activities).
The latest 2017 price admission ticket Quicksilver Cruise package, as follows:
- Adult: IDR. 1.600.000 per person
- Child: IDR. 800.000 per person (limit age of children from: 5 years old until 14 years old)
Activities included in Bali Quicksilver Day Cruise package, as follows:
- Return to Tanjung Benoa harbour by Wavepiercer Cruise
- Return transfers to your accomodation
- Morning and afternoon coffee or tea and snack on board
- Visiting Toyapakeh village
- Snorkeling with equipment provided
- Unlimited banana boat ride
- Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing
- Ocean water slide and water treatment
- Fish and coral viewing by semi submersible vessel
- Tropical buffet and barbeque lunch
Optional Activities:
- SCUBA DIVING: Anyone interested in doing certified or introductory dives should see our dive staffs as soon as possible. Please ask for information at the bar. No previous experience is needed. For introductory dives and this is a great opportunity for you to try this popular and exciting underwater sport. It is essential that you book early as there is a dive lecture to attend and there are only a limited number of spaces available. The cost of dive is US$ 65 /per person.
- FISH FEEDING: Feeding fish in 5 to 7 meters deep below the sea of Nusa Penida, guide by professional diver and including the equipment. It is going to be safe, fun and easy for beginners. The cost of fish feeding is US$ 50 /per person
- JETSKI: Pure excitement will come to you while Jet Skiing with watercraft at US$ 25 /per person. Try this wet and fun watersport while the guide will accompany you during the activity. Professional trained crew on board, so if you are in doubt about any of the days activities or have any problems, the crew will be happy to help you.
Quicksilver Cruise Pick - Up Schedule:
- Ubud and Tanah Lot: 07:00 am - 07:15 am
- Seminyak, Kerobokan, Canggu, Denpasar and Sanur: 07:30 am - 07:45 am
- Kuta, Legian, Tuban, Jimbaran and Pecatu: 07:45 am - 08:00 am
- Nusa Dua: 08:00 am - 08:15 am
NOTE: Pick - up from Kuta, Sanur, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua area FREE, while Ubud and Tanah Lot will be charge another US$ 6 /per person
What To Bring On Quicksilver Cruise:
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Swimming costume
- Shirt for sun protection
- Cash for drinks
- Underwater camera (Available for purchase)
What is Not Taken or Used:
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Fishing Equipment
- Sharp Weapon
Bali Quicksilver Cruise will Depart from Tanjung Benoa - Nusa Dua at 9.15am and Return arrival at 16.00pm.
|Bali Quicksilver Cruise Booking Terms and Conditions:
- Price cruise admission (entrance fee) ticket will be charged per person
- All the rates quoted in cash of rupiah local currency
- Child rates will only apply for child cruise with parent
- Reservation must be made at least one day before activity
|How to do cruise reservations (made booking) to purchase ticket Bali Quicksilver Cruises:
- Simply fill the "RESERVATION DATA" which will be sent via Email, SMS, Phone, or WhatsApp.
- After completing all reservation data, then "BOOKING CODE" and "SCHEDULE PICK-UP" will be submitted.
- Regarding payment you have to do one day before activity.
So...What else are you waiting for...?
Let's go for a holiday on Bali Quicksilver Cruise to Nusa Penida island and feel its difference sensation...!
For detailed information and booking please "CONTACT US" at Sorga Bali Tours (Best Bali Holiday Tour Packages).
And, we would appreciate of any given questions, also we will strive to do our best to plan your holiday, because we understand very well that your satisfaction is our goal.
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Alba Pregja is an Account Manager.
Prior to joining POLITICO, Alba worked as a Communications & Marketing Assistant for a Belgian company specialized in creating 3D and interactive experiences.
During her Bachelor degree years, Alba worked as a Team Manager in a modeling and fashion events company, where she coordinated events, managed communications and meetings with staff.
Alba is a graduate of Université Libre de Bruxelles and holds a Master degree in Multilingual Communications, with a specialization in International Relations.
She speaks French, English, Italian and Albanian fluently. Born in Tirana (Albania), she is passionate about Art, Fashion and Asian cultures.


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The initial phase of hiring a real estate agent can be tricky. During the interview, a lot of realtors will present themselves very well. They will convince you that they are the men for the job. But once hired, their true colors start to show. They are not the salesmen you are expecting them to be. Then your problem starts to build-up until you reach the point that you want to let go of him because he is not doing his job well.
What are the indications that you hired a bad real estate agent? Here are the signs:
1. They don't listen
Even if you hired an experienced agent, he cannot simply do what he wants. He needs to understand your concerns and make sure he is working based on your instructions. Even if you know what kind of property you are looking for, an agent needs to dig deeper to see what really fits you. They will ask you for feedback before they make a decision. If you find an agent who is really insistent of what he wants for you, then he is really not listening.
2. They are not knowledgeable
You rely on your agent to make you understand the entire buying and selling process-from property hunting, house inspection, a neighbourhood tour, finalizing the documents, and closing a sale. You expect him to guide you through all these steps. When you do house inspection, you expect him to talk to you about the neighborhood, the repairs to be done, the extra features of the house and any possible reservations that may arise. A bad agent will not do this. He will just lead you to the property, open the doors, and will ask you to sign the contract.
3. They don't communicate
A good agent finds time to be available for you, a bad agent doesn't. He accommodates you with your concerns no matter what the mode of communication is. Should he miss your calls; he will take the initiative to call you back. He will update you on what is happening. If you need to personally meet him, he will be interested to do the same. He will not make any excuses not to communicate with you. A bad agent does the opposite- he will keep you guessing what's going on.
4. They don't seem interested in your business
Even if your property is worth $750,000 or $5M, the price range should not be the basis for your agent not to prioritize your business. The worst insult for you as a seller is to have an agent who will show you upfront that other properties which are valued higher are his priorities.


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Here it is. Story goes like this: I was streaming JA:F alpha and was showing the map to the viewers. I have just modded the B13 map to use low light settings, close to dusk. While passing over the jungle area in B13 I came across the most amazing light show (which if I had not lowered the light I would've probably missed). Everyone had a OMG moment, so I decided to feature this particular spot so hard that every jungle map would end up looking like this.
You got to admit, it has everything you'd expect from a jungle sector… the shadows, the sun creeping in from above, the palm trees, everything! So there you go, put this up as your desktop background and when you look at JA:F maps you will have something great to compare them against. The background is 1920×1060 so it should scale fine on all monitors.


text: I just recently saw this balls to the wall brawl from the Headmasters series and gotta say it ranks right up there with the last Prime vs Megs battle. I've never seen Soundwave do more than eject cassettes and make empty energon cubes. Holy smoke, his right arm gets blown away and he still takes it to Blaster, frigging punches a hole right through him. If we were allowed to see kickass TF battles like this maybe the show wouldnt have been canceled. Anyway, it ruled. Just thought I'd say that.


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I was running kernel-image-pure-emerald#2.6.39-alt6 on my ALT Linux (Sisyphus) and all my three webcams mentioned below were working fine without any problem
[root@home-pc ~]# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0ac8:305b Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0305
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0ac8:303b Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0303 Webcam
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0c45:6310 Microdia Sonix USB 2.0 Camera
Somehow ALT Linux Team did not update the kernel-image-pure-emerald while on the other hand the default kernel for ALT Linux was recently updated to kernel-image-std-def#1:3.0.3-alt1 ( Linux 3.0 ) . So I decided to install the default kernel . The installation went smooth and system was up and running flawlessly . When I ran Kopete and clicked on webcam it was blank for all the cams and I did not know what was missing in the kernel making webcams totally blank .
Upon enquiry at #firstname.lastname@example.com I was told by one of the ALT Linux developer Alex Karpov (karpov) to get installed
kernel-modules-v4l for kernel-image-std-def#1:3.0.3-alt1
although marked as obsolete, but probably it will do the job for me . It actually solved my issue and now my webcams are working on this latest kernel , Much relief .


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Back To School: Mouthguards
More than 3.5 million children, age 14 and under, are injured while playing sports or participating in recreational activities, according to a recent statement by the American Dental Association. Most of these injuries can be prevented or minimized by the use of mouthguards.
A properly fitting mouthguard acts as a cushion when the face or jaws are subjected to traumatic forces. This cushioning effect helps prevent breakage of teeth and soft tissue injuries, such as cuts or bruising of the lips, tongue and mouth. More importantly, the danger of concussion is greatly diminished. When the lower jaw is struck unexpectedly, the impact is transmitted to the jaw joint located in front of the ear and separated from the midbrain by a thin lining of bone. If this force is sufficiently traumatic, damage and injury to the brain can occur. Mouthguards dissipate the force of the impact to all the teeth and upper and lower jaws and thus protects the vulnerable underside of the braincase.
But the mouthguard must be fitted well to get the best results. Over-the-counter products can be used. Because of the lack of good adaptation to the teeth and jaw, the level of protection may be less than optimal. They may also be too thick and unwieldy to be worn comfortably for any length of time. Young people won't use something consistently if it bothers them. The end result could be the mouthguard is not worn when the accident occurs.
The best mouthguard is one which is prescribed and customized by your dentist. An impression of the teeth and jaws are made. From this impression a virtual duplicate of the teeth and gums are molded in plaster. Your dentist will work with the dental technician and prescribe the exact bite, dimensions and materials by which the appliance will be made. The finished product will then be further adapted and adjusted to fit the patient. Your child will then be assured of the protection of a well-made mouthguard.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics 200,000 injuries are being prevented since high schools and colleges began to require mouthguards and facemasks for football. Unfortunately, many other sports do not as yet have that requirement.
What sports require mouthguards? Almost any sport where there is potential traumatic contact. The list includes soccer, basketball, flag football, softball, baseball, hockey, handball, water polo and volleyball.
When front teeth are broken, often root canal treatment and crowns become necessary. Too many times these restored front teeth fracture again at the roots and have to be extracted. Extracted teeth are generally replaced with removable stayplates (temporary dentures), and eventually with fixed-bridge work or preferably implants. As much as it is emotionally and financially stressful for the parents, it is just as regrettable to see a young patient undergo such drastic treatment when such events are preventable.
So include a dental visit as part of your children's back to school routine. If your child is engaged in any potentially risky sport, discuss with your dentist the possible benefits of a mouthguard.


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So I've been in a development slump for the past few weeks. I've been trying to figure out why, and I usually go back to my SSJ1/3 videos for inspiration. I think it's because I'm creating a seamlessly enormous supply of work for myself, where as before it was all an illusion.
Before, I would go through jobs all the time. Script a little something in Unity, then hop over to Max and animate. But now, I am like "Okay, model ALL of these characters. Make ALL of these animations. Script ALL of this stuff" in sequential order. And it sucks... dick.
I think if I'm going to pull off recreating the entire story of DBZ within one game, I have to have fun with it. I have to take my time, but make progress at the same time. I figured that I could be cleaner with my work if I laid my plate out and ate through it nibble by nibble, but it's not working. It is working in the sense that I'm productive in chunks, but it is draining my motivation doing it. I think I'm going to go back to the way I did things before.
So, to start things off, Goku is animated. And with the new biped system, Piccolo is animated about halfway just from reusing animations. I'm gonna clean up my code so I can make it a little easier for adding new characters, but for the most part I'm reworking combat from scratch.
Okay, so the guy who wrote that above sentence was lying. Not from scratch, but reworked a lot. Basically, if you've seen the SSJ3 video on my YouTube page, you're going to be able to do those kind of combos.
Heavy attacks no longer are their own button, and with that special Attacks move over to RMB. Now, heavy attacks happen at the end of the LMB combo. They will still alter with the direction you press, but now you have to work for them.
With that, the up & down heavy attacks are changing in what they do.
On the Ground: Up attacks will knock people straight into the air. Down attacks will knock people into the ground after which they will drag for a short time.
In the Air: Up attacks will smash people diagonally upward, and down attacks will smash people straight down.
These two will also have a combo chain parented to them. If you press jump right after you either up attack on the ground, or down attack in the air, you will teleport/jump (depending on the character) to the person you just hit.
So let's say I'm fighting Raditz. I am about to finish my combo and do the up kick to finish it off whilst on the ground. He goes flying straight above me, so I press jump right after and I teleport to where his height, at which point I'm free to continue the combo however I chose.
It's literally the exact same thing as in the SSJ3 video.
Another thing will be some slow motion events prior to a Speed Melee engagement or Shock Exchange. But I want to keep that stuff on the DL, just to keep some interest here and there.
So with my new design philosophy, I guess I'm going back to basics. I'm gonna get new Goku working, who by the way looks really great in Unity, hands down the best model I've made to date, and then implement my new combat systems. There's a lot more to them, but as I said, DL.
So once that's all done, I'll play around with cut-scenes again, and get some Chi Chi animations going. I want to model my own Pterodactyls to fit my new style as well, so I'll do that in the near future.
I get that posting model pictures are boring and it seems like that's all I'm doing, but I promise I'm not. Plus, gameplay just looks better in video form, I can't do it justice with snap-shots.
This week will pretty much focus on me cleaning up the script though. It's not as fluent as I want, and going through 3,000+ lines for each character is too tedious, so there's no sense in letting it go on.
One thing I am interested in though, specifically from you guys, is if you think the special attacks should be chargeable until you release the button, or chargeable until their timer caps out past what would make sense. ie: Goku charging 4 seconds after he already finished saying Kamehame-.
So, shoot any suggestions you want. Any opinions you guys are interested in. I'm all ears.


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Please call on your MP to do more for unaccompanied children in Europe.
Less than a year ago the Government promised that this country would do its bit to help with the greatest refugee crisis Europe has faced for 70 years.
They agreed to help some of the most vulnerable unaccompanied children arriving into Europe to be transferred to the UK.
It was a proud moment, which is why it is so heart-breaking that we have now learned that the 'Dubs' scheme will be closed long before it has done its job.
In 2016, more than 30,000 unaccompanied children arrived by sea in Greece and Italy but the Government has announced it will transfer a total of just 350 vulnerable children from Europe under the Dubs scheme before it comes to an end.
We are told that the scheme is ending because local councils cannot take any more children.
By the time it comes to an end, councils with responsibility for children in the UK will have taken an average of less than two Dubs children each.
To claim that this is all that can be managed is an insult to our councils.
On February 23 there will be a major debate in Parliament on this issue and it's up to every MP to make clear that the Government must do more for refugee children in Europe and that our communities stand ready to help.
I'd urge readers to write to their MP asking them to attend the debate and ensure the Government does more to protect vulnerable refugee and migrant children in Europe.
Sol Oyuela,
Director of Public Affairs at Unicef UK


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- Go to www.google.com. If Google is not your search engine, it will ask you (at the top of the web page) if you would like to make Google your default search engine, select 'Yes'.
- Next I would do the following steps (although you don't have to):
- Open internet explorer
- Click on tools
- Select internet options
- In general tab, and under search tab, click on settings
- Click on search providers
- You should see Google selected as the default if you did step #1 above.
- Highlight the bing search engine and then select remove
- Click on close and then ok
- Restart explorer
And if you're on IE 10.0:
Select the Gear icon, then Manage Add-Ons, then Search Providers. From there, you should be able to select Google as your default service.


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I'm a slow thinker. Though I can be witty, it takes a little time to happen. Frequently, I'll come up with witty and clever comebacks to comments days after the conversations which inspired them. It takes me time to adjust enough to habitually include new things in my daily habits, even if I'm at a job. If there's a typical pattern to things, it takes me a while to adjust to changes regardless of what that change might be.
This slowness of thought is evident in my learning process. It takes me seeing a movie several times before I catch the whole thing, even if I'm focused on it throughout the first viewing. Same goes for videos. For this reason, I prefer not to learn by video, especially if I'm in a class situation where I'm unable to stop it or watch it multiple times to make sure I'm picking up on things as I should.
Part of the reason I haven't been opening GIMP is because most of the tutorials I've been referred to for things are video tutorials. The two or three I've actually tried to use have had instructions like "Click on this, then enter this number in this field here . . ." which are not helpful to me at all. Unfortunately, GIMP is not a very intuitive program; I need the tutorials. I'm not quick enough to follow the mouse around the screen and see what all is happening.
I work best with written instructions, and friends have been pointing me toward more of them. My experience with the video tutorials has turned me off of GIMP for the time being, however, though I do intend to open it up and try to learn. Just need to print out the instruction booklet that I found online and do the same with the tutorials my friends have pointed me to.
And, once I'm comfortable with it, I have the insane desire to go through whatever video tutorials I find I must use and transcribe them with better instructions than "click this here and enter this number in this field." It's a goal. LOL
In other real-life things, I put a lot of forethought into them. For instance, my fitness goals. Up until the first part of last month, I was in the process of contemplating how I could become more active in my lifestyle. But this was only in a general sense. I was working myself up for taking walks, not realizing part of my aversion to it was due to a mood swing which had made me incredibly antisocial (to the point of not even checking my snailmail daily—I was that afraid of encountering someone I'd be hooked into having a chat with).
I was discussing contemplation of fitness goals in Forward Motion for Writers chat with a friend who happens to be a Beachbody coach. I mentioned part of what was holding me back on anything besides walking was my knees, and she did a search of the Beachbody site and came up with a fitness program based on tai chi, which had been developed by a fitness expert who also is an expert in tai chi—it's called Tai Cheng. I watched the little video she pointed me to, and I heard some things from people who'd used it which I liked, and ordered it the day I got paid in May.
Ever since then, I've been contemplating adding this fitness regimen to my daily habits, and I'm getting there. Buying the program was just what I needed to galvanize me into thinking of fitness more seriously, and I've already done the best I can with my current budget to change my diet according to the program's suggestion.
On occasion, I make quick decisions like with the Tai Cheng fitness program, then put the thought necessary behind them. But, there's always that thinking process I go through, whether it's before or after the decision. It's just the way I think.
Still, when compared to me, molasses is often faster. LOL


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Revision as of 17:32, 1 October 2009 by CyberShadow (Talk | contribs) (WHAT HAVE I DONE (restoring KRD's reply))
The People page
Hello. When you add someone to the People list, would you please mention who you have added in the Edit Summary? Please don't write senseless words in the Edit Summary; thanks. Explorer09 12:01, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Aren't you being a little hypocritical? You don't enter an edit summary quite often as well. If you're not doing it
unintentionally, you can enable the "Prompt me when entering a blank edit summary" option in your preferences. --Vladimir 12:18, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Me? Really? I'm sorry, but thank you for telling me that option. I'll be careful next time. Explorer09 12:24, 1 October 2009 (UTC)
- Sure, I can do that. It's just that 95% of the time when I edit that page, it's to add a single name that nobody who edits this wiki with any regularity will recognise, so I figured spending time on the summary wasn't going to mean much (especially since the diff link is right there next to every edit listed in the Recent changes). Apparently I was mistaken! As for Wikipedia's rules and guidelines, I'm a firm believer in there being too many of them even for the good of Wikipedia itself, much less for smaller, more focused wikis like the WKB. KoreanRedDragon 14:44, 1 October 2009 (UTC)


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Are you looking for a perfect engagement ring for your loved one? Gold looks more traditional, platinum is quite expensive! Have you heard of jewelry made of palladium? Although known for a long time now, palladium gaining popularity in the jewelry market these days. Let us know at.
Palladium, Palladium is a shiny metal with a silvery white appearance. Although it has several uses, it is still little known among the masses. Palladium is extremely flexible and gives priority not under tension. In the second place, palladium is highly resistant to heat, weather and tarnish. Because of these advantages, palladium is used in various electronic goods such as television, mobile phones, computers, catalysts, etc. It is used as widely for making jewelry. Palladium belongs to the platinum group metals (PGM) and is extracted along with platinum.
Palladium Jewelry, Palladium was used earlier in the 1930s to make jewelry. However, it disappeared when platinum jewelry acquired from the market. Today however, gold and platinum are precious metals than palladium. Palladium is very similar to platinum in appearance, but varies greatly in features and cost. Palladium is used separately to jewelry such as rings, wedding rings and pendants to make. However, it is also used as a substitute for nickel-gold alloy white. People who are allergic to nickel can easily use palladium jewelry as it is hypoallergenic. In its pure form, palladium is whiter, lighter and stronger than platinum, and thus be used for making jewelry on a large scale. All kinds of jewelry, palladium engagement rings are more popular today. Let's take a look at it in detail.
Palladium Engagement Rings, Palladium is the newest and latest trend in jewelry today. Because of its scarcity, it is still considered a precious metal. Therefore, if you are thinking of buying a unique engagement ring, a palladium catalyst ring be a good option. It is as shiny and as attractive as platinum. You can simply make. Any precious stone in palladium wedding ring to the perfect engagement ring Another advantage of palladium is that it weighs less and therefore less expensive than platinum as the cost of the ring depends on the weight of the metal. Palladium is also more robust than platinum, and is not subjected to wear and tear easily. Second, palladium is very tough and therefore, can be made in any size, shape and pattern as desired. If, contrary to white gold, palladium, of course, is more whiter and shinier, and therefore does not require polishing for a longer period of time. As mentioned above, palladium is hypoallergenic and therefore safe for anyone to wear everyday. The biggest advantage of palladium engagement rings is that they look exactly similar to platinum engagement ring but are much cheaper. Therefore, you can use the dollars saved to buy a larger diamond for the ring.
Buying Palladium Engagement Rings, It is very important to decide before buying an engagement ring the metal. If you have decided to have a palladium engagement ring, you can look at different types of diamonds in the ring. As palladium is white in color, diamonds of one color can go with it. White diamonds are found to shine more when in palladium, while it simply enhances the color and luster of other diamonds like rose, green and blue. As palladium is quite rare, you need to look to find what you want. Only at larger jewelers You can even have custom-made according to your style and preference.
Palladium engagement rings are quite rare and newer trend today. Therefore, if you are looking for a unique engagement ring for your beloved, a diamond in palladium band is just a great option!


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Fresenius Medical Care North America is a company owned and operated by Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KgaA in Germany. Fresenius Medical Care North America provides dialysis products and services to patients with kidney disease, kidney failure and other related conditions in many different areas of the United States. Currently Fresenius Medical Care North America provides dialysis services in over 1,500 different outpatient clinics in the United States, several which are located in major metropolitan areas around the country.
Besides just the specific dialysis services, Fresenius Medical Care North America also offers patients and doctors resources and information through their comprehensive online library and resource section. They also provide patients with nutritional counseling to support kidney functioning and the dialysis process, social workers to help patients and their family's cope with living with diabetes and kidney failure as well as home training programs. These programs allow patients to learn how to complete and maintain their own dialysis equipment and have the treatments right in the comfort of their own home. The emphasis at Fresenius Medical Care North America is patient care and attention through education and support. The goal of the company is to allow patients and their families to understand about kidney health and dialysis and make the best possible choices in conjunction with physicians and treatment staff. Consultations for physicians and even staff medical positions within Fresenius Medical Care North America are posted on the company's website.
Fresenius Medical Care North America offers a full range of laboratory services to hospitals, physician's offices and clinics. As a specialized kidney laboratory known as Spectra offers specialized testing that is not available at many of the hospitals and clinics, especially those in smaller areas and locations. With the highly specialized services offered through the Spectra laboratories often the most cutting edge equipment and testing methods are used to help test and monitor patients with kidney disease.
Fresenius Medical Care North America sells and distributes a full line of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis products and equipment. This equipment is sold to hospitals, dialysis centers, treatment facilities and even to private individuals. Along with sales there is also ongoing support and consultation for those purchasing dialysis products through Fresenius Medical Care North America. Again, the cutting edge technology and level of specialization makes their products highly dependable and reliable as well as some of the most well-known in the industry.


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Manager's Report - September 2016
Saying Goodbye to Summer & Learning How to Keep Your Family Safe this Fall
I hope you and your family had a great summer. Mine was fantastic. My family and I just returned from a vacation to Alaska. What a beautiful part of the world. My entire family took a cruise up the inside passage from Vancouver, Canada, to Seward, AK, and we had a blast. My grandkids told me that it was the best vacation ever, and I have to agree.
Great Job Controlling Peak Demand!
Thank you for your e orts this summer in conserving usage during the peak hours from 3 to 6 p.m. Our data shows that approximately 25 percent of our members lowered their usage beginning at 3 p.m., which provided a peak savings of almost 5 percent and lowered their power bill. Many of you have installed programmable thermostats that automatically lower your demand during the 3 to 6 p.m. peaking time.
As I have mentioned before, members are saving more than a million dollars a year by peak conservation! We commend those who have taken advantage of our peak rates and challenge other members to try it. I would love to hear about how you conserved energy. Drop me a note at firstname.lastname@example.com and tell me about your success story.
Gary Abel Retires
All of us at Butler REC would like to congratulate GARY ABEL on his recent retirement, serving Butler REC for 17 years as our Chief Accountant.
Abel not only paid great attention to detail, he was always the fi rst to lend a helping hand in our offi ce. His retirement plans include babysitting his new grandson, Ramsey, and finishing his honey-do list. Best wishes to him in retirement!
Power Line Safety
During a recent Butler REC Safety Meeting, much of the discussion focused on power line safety, which is one of the biggest hazards to farmers, tree stand hunters and large equipment operators. To stay safe, we urge farm operators, hunters and workers to:
- Use a spotter when operating large machinery near electric lines.
- Use care when raising augers or the bed of grain trucks around power lines.
- Keep equipment at least 10 feet from lines— at all times, in all directions.
- Inspect the height of the equipment to determine clearance.
- Always remember to lower extensions and truck beds when moving equipment.
- Never attempt to move a power line out of the way or raise it for clearance.
- Never attach a tree stand to an electric pole.
- Never assume a power line is not energized.
- If a power line is sagging or low, or you have any questions or concerns regarding Butler REC lines, please contact us immediately at 316-321-9600
If the equipment you are operating does make contact with overhead lines, it is best to stay in the cab and immediately call 911 to warn others to stay away and wait for the utility crew to cut the power before exiting the machinery. If you see an operator's equipment make contact with a power line, resist the instinct to rush to the aid of that person. Stay back and warn others to stay away.
The only reason to exit is if the equipment is on fi re. If this is the case, jump o the equipment with your feet together. Avoid touching the ground and vehicle at the same time. Then, still keeping your feet together, "bunny hop" away.
Planting Near Power Lines
Power line safety is also vulnerable when tree branches interfere with overhead power lines and tree roots infiltrate underground utilities. A tree in the wrong place can become expensive to maintain and even dangerous. When considering placement, select a
planting location that will not interfere with utility lines both in the air and underground. Tall growing trees with a mature height of greater than 40 feet should be planted at least 50 feet away from lines to avoid future interference with power lines that will require pruning. Trees with a mature height of less than 25 feet may be planted closer to power lines. Keep in mind, trees should never be planted directly under power lines, near poles or too close to electrical equipment.
Trees growing near power lines must be removed or pruned to maintain a safe distance from the wires. If you have trees that are growing into power lines, please contact us. Never try to prune them yourself.
Before planting trees, always call 811. The 811 "Call Before You Dig" is a free service that locates and marks your public underground utilities. Make sure to call a few work days in advance of any digging project to give ample time for a professional to locate these utilities. Electrical, gas, water, cable and telephone lines can all be found underground.
Butler REC encourages everyone to learn more about the benefits of tree planting and selecting the perfect tree for the right place in your yard.


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A strange article over at ZDNet, fretting about Linux's immaturity, and salivating over the possibility of Solaris and Linux merging because both will be GPL V3'd (in some possible world). Clearly, Perlow doesn't seem to understand just how difficult relicensing the kernel would be. Linus isn't the one who makes the decision in this regard; there are thousands and thousands of contributors to the kernel, all of whom would have to be contacted and their permission taken for this relicensing. This is what I might delicately describe as an intractable problem. While all the net chatter about Linus' resistance to GPL V3 was entertaining (as flame wars usually for a while), there is very little chance that Linux will be relicensed.


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Penguins' Journey
Lead a band of quirky penguins back to their arctic oasis! in addicting Penguins' Journey Game
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- CPU: 1.0 GHz
- DirectX: 8.1
- Hard Drive: 32 MB
Penguins' Journey Game Description
Shovel, pound and piece together wooden puzzle bridges to help your penguin friends escape to their homeland! Since these penguins are from Penguin Farm, they've never learned to swim, so it's up to you to help them reach Antarctica by building bridges over muddy marshes and vast oceans! Watch out for pesky frogs and other crazy distractions that will try to push your penguins overboard! Don't leave your penguin buddies behind...build that bridge!
Penguins' Journey full version features include:
- Cute And Quirky Characters!
- 45 Levels In Three Fantastic Environments!
- 14 Awards To Win!
- 3 Challenging Bonus Games!
Penguins' Journey Game Customer Reviews
Penguins' Journey is a fun tile-based puzzle game that has you helping penguins on their journey from penguin farm to Antartica. To succeed in Penguins' Journey you have to build bridges between islands to help the penguins island hop and complete their journey. If your penguins fall into the water, it is up you to save them by throwing life preservers. As each Penguins' Journey game level is completed the challenge becomes harder with more tiles, increasingly intricate bridges to build for the penguins and pesky creatures presenting obstacles. Penguins' Journey is a brain teaser puzzler that will test your puzzle and logic skills to the limit
- by Zoomer
Penguins' Journey is a fun game. I liked playing this game
- by Mary L
Fun, easy to learn and hard to master, and a very different gameplay feel than most games out there. Clever details, and a good mix of audio and visual clues during a round. I had very low expectations of this, but with the power-ups it turns out to be as much a mental game as a reflex one. Very nice change of pace.
- by robin94122
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So last night my washing machine decided it was going to give me the E08 message and make my life hard, before we go away so i cant catch up with the washing. Me, Kimmy and Bethany spent the whole evening looking for the warrenty letter, but do you think we could find it? NO! i racked my brains not knowing who the warrenty is with, so this morning i just bit the bullet and phoned Hoover who told me the warrenty was with Legal and General YIPPEE :) repair booked for a weeks time.
So my morning was spent at the laundrette with eileen doing mountains of washing and costing me a bloody fortune - but atleast its done now :)
Tilly was lucky enough to be invited to a belated easter party today, she loved every minute of it. boy does Tracy know how to throw a party. Personally i think she should go into party planning, i have previously mentioned her as she made tillys birthday cake.
The kids enjoyed the running around, finding the easter eggs and the bunnys. Miss Tilly come out of it with a few bumps a grazes and stuck by kelseys side the whole time bless her <3
So one more sleep till chessington, i am going to try blogging by phone when i am away, now that is going to be fun eeeeeekkkk.


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Free ! No the windows is not free but I mean the virtualization is at no cost ! If you're a developer like OS X you may need to check for windows sometime because of checking browser/environment compatibility etc. So with Mac OS X the first choice of virtual machine of course. So we are going to install Microsoft Windows 7 as a virtual machine with no cost. There are some virtualization tools available like "Parallels Desktop" or "VMWare Fusion" which will take some cost from you. But here we have some other tools which is free and lot like those tools which I mentioned.
We will need to do the following:
There are two ways to make it work. If you don't want dual boot and just want to use windows as a virtual machine then the 1st method is for you which is very easy and if you need dual boot as well then you need to follow the 2nd instruction.
1st Way:
- If you have the license of Windows 7 then it's great otherwise click here to get one.
- Now you have the disc/iso image for Windows 7.
- Download and install VirtualBox for Mac. This is an open source virtualization system that runs on Mac OS, a lot like Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion, but available for free.
- After install VirtualBox, make a blank Virtual Machine give a ram of 1 GB (if it's 4GB). Before starting first time you need to specify the CD/DVD location of Windows or ISO.
Here goes your Virtual Microsoft Windows 7.
2nd Method (If you want dual boot as well) :
- Follow point 1-3 of earlier method.
- Install Windows 7 under Boot Camp, following the normal instructions.
- Now we need to do some geeky stuff. First, eject the Windows boot camp then, launch Terminal (/Application/Utilities) so you can enter two commands.
sudo chmod 777 /dev/disk0s3
VBoxManage internalcommands createrawvmdk -rawdisk /dev/disk0 -filename win7raw.vmdk -partitions 3
- Start up VirtualBox, make a new Windows 7 machine, and browse to
- After this you can install the VirtualBox Guest software to let your Windows install completely integrate with your Mac OS X environment.
Eh you are done !
Enjoy windows 7 on Mac OS X free 🙂


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Each Day, More Precious Than The Last
If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I'd want to pass along to others...
In my work with the sick and dying, I am all too familiar with having that last day on earth. It is a humbling experience to be present when someone leaves their physical shell behind to journey home. It is in these moments that I am divinely aware of how precious each day is.
Recently, as I held the hand of a woman dying, she whispered this in my ear:
If I had forgiven my son, he'd be holding my hand right now. Tell those around you they need to practice forgiveness and be grateful for the many blessings in their lives. Blessings come in big and small packages. Family is the most precious treasure we carry in our hearts.
Many of my clients say profound things to me as they physically let go. I've taken all of their words of wisdom and applied them to my daily living in the hopes that when it is my last day on earth, I can smile knowing I lived a life full of gratitude, joy, and unconditional love.
We have been given a superior gift–the ability to choose the attitude we'll adopt for the day. When my cup is half empty, I find ways to fill it up. It is my choice to take the high road and work on being more positive, instead of wasting precious time and energy on negative comments, judgments, or anger.
I choose to love unconditionally, cherish friends, and appreciate the beautiful family that supports me and surrounds me in love. We have control over our thoughts, opinions, and actions (or inactions).
The attitude you choose each morning will determine how the rest of your day plays out. How will you make the best of your day?
Make a conscious effort to be more positive. Understand that every challenge you face is an opportunity for growth. Surround yourself with positive people that bring out the best in you. Give back in small ways that make you feel good inside. Remember, the seed of hope was planted at birth–it's up to you to nourish it.
If this was my last day on earth, I would squeeze little bits of joy out of my day until all those bits exploded around me like confetti. I would tell each one of my eight siblings what a difference they have made in my life. I would thank my mother for being my teacher, best friend, and instilling in me her values and grace. While holding my children tight, I would whisper in their ears that I will be their guiding light and remind them that love doesn't die.


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|The garlic is going to be awesome this year. Look how big and lush it is.
Next I turn to my 'fruit and herb' garden. I have strawberry plants, a raspberry bush, a gooseberry bush and two varieties of rhubarb. In the raised bed I have chives, oregano, sage, tarragon, silver thyme and lavender.
|In the right bottom corner barely shows where the asparagus will be planted. You can tell how much rain we've had in the last 2 days because of the puddle in the corner.
|This raised bed is 4 by 4 feet. Can you believe how big my chive plant with the purple blossoms is this year. Hope this means a bumper crop for my garden this summer.
|Sage ready to be hung and dried.


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To be honest with you when I had to make things using specific products and had deadlines the whole process became tedious and mechanical. I just wasn't enjoying myself anymore. I think that was why I took a step back from all of it.
Now on my days off I craft or scrapbook because I want to and it is back to being fun!
In the mist of everything I still belong to one message board that was formed because of scrapbooking but now it is just five very close friends with the scrapbooking thread in common. One of the girls, Rainy, began to post challenges in order to get us back to our scrap tables. It worked!
Rainy has also asked us to join in a small swap. I used to love swaps but didn't have time for those either. Life is just too busy, or at least we make it that way.
I sat down to try to work on an idea for a swap and it turned into making how-to videos again. So here is a how to video on making Faux Chipboard and Pop-Dots. This is a technique that I used to make my swap items.
It is fun to make a how-to video when you do not have to sell something or told what has to be used, said, or included and excluded.
I am planning on another video soon showing how to make what we swapped. I hope this video helps others save a little money and realize that you don't have to travel to scrap stores to get those pricey things. You can raise something off the page without those spongy little dots or make paper stiff like cardboard just by layering it.
Stay tuned because I will be back with another video, it might be another how-to leading up to the swap item or I may just jump to the swap. Ignore the little flubs and glitches, it has been awhile. This time you even get to see me.
You never know about me, what I am going to say or do!
Happy Scrappin' ! ! !


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Summerlike temperatures have turned spring fishing into summer fishing in just days
Water temperatures that were in the mid-50s have jumped to the low 70s in many areas, including as far north as the Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids and Bemidji areas, DNR conservation and fisheries officials repoort.
That meaning anglers have had to switch from spring fishing tactics and locations to summer mode and locations.
Meanwhile, a boater in central Minnesota experienced a major bummer: Conservation officer Dan Starr of Onamia helped a motorist whose boat motor had been scraping on the tar for miles.
"The lower unit was worn down right to the gear case, and most of the prop was gone,'' reported Starr.
Also, if you're heading out fishing soon, be prepared for bugs. The combination of rain and warmth has caused an explosion of mosquitoes that have harassed anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts in recent days.
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Bulgarian Heavyweight Blagoi Ivanov in Serious Condition After Stabbing
Undefeated Bulgarian heavyweight Blagoi Ivanov is fighting for his life at Pirogov Hospital in Sofia, Bulgaria, after being stabbed in an early morning altercation Sunday.
According to Bulgarian website Fighter.bg, the 25-year-old sambo world champion was attending the after-party of boxing tournament Strandja at Graf Ignatiev restaurant when a group of eight men armed with guns and knives attacked Ivanov and his two friends. Ivanov was reportedly stabbed below the armpit, with the blade of the knife penetrating his heart.
The Bellator-signed heavyweight was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors performed a 6-hour emergency surgery. He is currently on life support and, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, the next 48 hours will be crucial for the young Bulgarian's survival.
Ivanov's friends suffered only minor wounds and were quickly discharged from the hospital, according to a report from Novinite.com.
Sofia Metropolitan Police have made several arrests of people who are thought to be involved in the bloody melee.
Ivanov rose to fame in November 2008 when he defeated former Pride heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko in a sambo bout at the 2008 World Sambo Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. The stocky sambist subsequently signed with Japanese promotion Sengoku and defeated former Pride star Kazuyuki Fujita in his debut.
Most recently, Ivanov stopped former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez in Russia on Christmas Eve. He was scheduled to headline Max Fight 27 in the Bulgarian capital on April 24 against another American challenger.
Follow Tim Leidecker on Twitter at @TimLeidecker or contact him at www.facebook.com/Rossonero1.


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Where will my donation go?
Donations to OSWA are used toward the most efficient and effect uses as possible. Funds generally go to sponsor events, print publications, mail costs, advertising and lobby efforts. OSWA's Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Members, Patrons, advisors and affiliates allow OSWA to stay accountable and transparent with funds.
Donations will contribute to activities designed to:
- Protect the long term viability of family woodland ownership
- Help educate family woodland owners on issues of importance
- Foster public support for the benefits these forests provide Oregon and the nation


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|Milliput 'flagstone' bases
|Hasslefree Adventurers, almost finished. L-R: Eve, Ray, Ken and Suzi
|Milliput 'flagstone' bases
|Hasslefree Adventurers, almost finished. L-R: Eve, Ray, Ken and Suzi
I agree - Hasslefree make some damn fine miniatures and I've got quite a few of them myself now, although I've yet to get 'Shaun' and 'Lara'. I'm sure I will at some point though!
What rules are you using Zombie Ad?
They are very fine miniatures. These are the only survivors I currently have, so I do need to expand the selection somewhat.
I'm using the 2005 version of ATZ, but I plan to purchase the current version once I have finished the majority of the buildings I have planned, so hoefully in the next couple of months.
Hi, Zombie Ad. I've just found your blog thanks to a heads up from Colin (cmnash). You've got off to a very impressive start. You're clearly a very talented painter. One of the beauties of painting zombies is that there is no right or wrong way to paint them. If you do make a mistake you can always cover it up with blood. Colin mentioned getting hold of some Tamiya Clear Red paint for your gore effects. I can't stress how good it is! Once you've tried it you'll wonder how you managed without it.
Don't worry too much about amassing a huge zombie horde. Little by little is the way to go, otherwise you risk burnout, not to mention a huge hole in your wallet if you buy too many at once! My favourite manufacturer of zombie miniatures is Studio, so you're off to a great start with your first purchase from them.
You win big brownie points from me by including WWG models amonst your buildings and scenery. Good man!
I love Hasslefree and I plan on reviewing lots of their adventurers very soon. I wish you nothing but the best for your blog and as well as becoming a follower of yours I've added you to my list of favourites, so hopefully you'll attract more followers.
Kind regards from Bryan aka Vampifan.
Hi Byran, thank you so much for your kind words and support, and thank you Colin for giving you the head's up.
I've been lurking your World of the Undead since I started the project last year and thought it only right to join the community and show what you have all inspired in me, including minatures and scenary vendors. It is probably the quickest progressing and most satisfying project I have undertaken in years and I'm loving every minute of it.
I've got Tamiya Clear Red on my shopping list thanks to you guys and will be sure to let you know how I get on.
Thanks again for all your support.
Welcome to the world of zombie wargaming blogs!
Great painting, I love your Ray / Shaun miniature...and Suzi...and...
And I do like your zombie skin colours. I am still trying around to create something easily reproducable.
I gave up on sculpting pavement on my bases some time ago. Now some of my miniatures (like my main protagonist Mr. Whiteface) have square bases with sculpted pavement, but most of them use detailed round bases from Antenociti's Workshop.
Tamiya Clear Red...still looking for a vendor in my country. Not really satisfied with GW reds.
Now I am off to take a look at everything else you've posted.
Whiteface / Oliver
Thanks for the warm welcome Whiteface. The survivors still need some work to finish them off, they are my first attempt at painting on a white undercoat, the zombies are on a black basecoat and most of the credit has to go to the wonders of GW's Devlan Mud with some other washes here and there. Re: the bases. I think they can make or break a figure. The ones on the Studio Miniatures website are my target, often quite quite subtle, that's what I'm headed for now I'm happy to do a little scuplting.ReplyDelete