text:
The RecycledLightCompany Recycled Bulb Lamps are an elegant and eco-friendly touch to your dwelling, or backyard patio. All of these lamps are handcrafted and incorporate a Standard A19 incandescent light bulb into its design. Each oil lamp is mounted on an interesting mixture of concrete and clear, white and green-colored glass that has been set in custom-made molds. The individual oil lamps created are one-of-a-kind, due to the unique production process and unpredictability of the materials. The bottom of the lamps base is adhered with a soft felt layer to protect your furniture from scuffs and damage from the concrete.
All of the lamps use 100% cotton wicks and have a burn-time of approximately 5 hours on 20z of Liquid Paraffin. Although these lamps are compatible with most environmentally friendly oils, the Recycled Bulb Lamp should not be used with kerosene. What a perfectly interesting and eco-conscious table accents for summer nights on the patio.
Repurposed Light-Fixture Luminaries
More Stats +/-
100 Weird Ways to Light Up Your Life
Sophisticated Sustainable Furnishings
Pulp Sheet Furniture
Perforated Plywood Lighting
Fragmented Light Fixtures
Free 2019 Report & eBook
Get the top 100 trends happening right NOW -- plus a FREE copy of our award-winning book.
Our Research Methodology
This article is one of 350,000 experiments. We use crowd filtering, big data and AI to identify insights.
The RecycledLightCompany Recycled Bulb Lamps are Eco-Conscious
- By: Erin KirkpatrickJun 5, 2012
References: etsy
References: etsy


text: I made a topic a while ago about this and nothing could be figured out at the time, maybe this time will be better. I have an original R4 and I've tried several different firmwares from the original firmware to YSmenu and now WoodR4. None of them have solved my problem, even the latest updates. So the problem is, my R4 only works in one of my DSlite units and no other DS's. I've tried it in 3 other DSlite units and 1 DS phat unit and none of them recognize that a cart is in the DS slot. Now my one DSlite that the R4 did work in has blown it's fuses and until my ordered parts come and I repair it, I can't use the R4 at all. I've even tried all the paper tricks in various combinations and they didn't fix the problem either. Now I have an Acekard2i that I got a couple months ago and it works perfectly fine in all the DS's I tested the R4 in, plus retail games run fine without any problems in all of the tested DS's as well so I doubt it's bent/broken connector pins. Any other ideas for why my R4 only seems to work in a single DSlite unit and none others?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Topic: Wrexham v Luton
Looks like there will be a stream for this tomorrow
One Nicked Jones
You are not logged in. Please login or register.
Looks like there will be a stream for this tomorrow
I'm in a quandary, don't know whether to go, watch or play 5-a-side and ignore it altogether... It's too nerve-wracking watching these games now. Big couple of nights cos Fleetwood play Grimsby tonight. If they win, there'll be even more pressure on tomorrow.
Played football,first time since op, ran round like a 12 year old.. Safe in the knowledge that i'd signed up for a premier sports monthly subscription and Wrexhan game was being recorded.
I stayed clear of the score but forgot it was a 7-30 start, so my recording started late. So, when I settled down on the sofa, turned on, we were already one up. Watched nervously up til half time, by which time we were two up, then zipped through 2nd half on slowest fast forward. No more goals, great win. Now I can watch Kidderminster v Fleetwood on Friday night, praying for a home win, expecting an away win.
We have a great team this season, proper blokes. We're now 15 points ahead of the third placed side, Luton.
Off to the 4 Dogs to watch Fleetwood drop their first points for a while on Premier TV.
Think they'll drop a few points in the next 3 games which are all away kicking off with Kiddie tonight, Mansfield on Tuesday then AFC Telford next Saturday.
I don't live in Hope by the way.
Not tonight Jones The Steamed... Hahaha! Geddit?!
Powered by PunBB, supported by Informer Technologies, Inc.
Currently installed 2 official extensions. Copyright © 2003–2009 PunBB.


text:
There are actually three books here but I am only selling the two and throwing in the third. The two wild flower books are nice and clean inside but the covers show wear and stains. The moth book has sustained water damage but is still readable. The covers are loose on the books but everything is together with no loose pages.
36 other shoppers are interested in this item
Collectibles from vintage to Victorian and everything in-between.
Antique dolls, accessories and collectibles from Victorian to vintage.


text:
by Jim
(Miramar ,FL Broward)
I have a Sears model no 919-165300 as soon as I turn the switch on it try's to run for a split second and then it trips the breaker
Comments for 919-165300 trips the breaker
Click here to add your own comments
Add your own question or comment. It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Compressor Blows Breaker.


text:
Summer in Maryland means stickiness. This is not the same glorious stickiness we negotiate when we're harvesting honey. It's much less desirable as the heat and humidity make us want another shower five minutes after getting out of one. If it's that hot for us, imagine how honey bees feel!
All animals need hydration. In the summer, we tend to need more water to manage the drying, depleting heat. It's not much different for honey bees. In addition to basic hydration needs, honey bees use water to make their own form of air conditioning, fanning collected water with their wings to cool off the hive. Bearding is also common in the heat of the summer as honey bees exit the hive to relieve congestion and cling onto the front, often well into the night.
Bees find water in the early mornings or after rain from very safe options like dew or rain drops left on plants or from small puddles along the walkway. But once the sun returns, these sources dry up quickly. Therefore, providing safe water sources is a great way to help honey bees whether you're a beekeeper or not.
I often hear beekeepers explain that they have no need for a water source because they live near a stream. Bear in mind that just because you live close to this particular water source, doesn't mean that this is the water source the bees will choose.
As a mother who spends a good amount of time at the pool with my kids in the summer, I can tell you there are a lot of honey bees visiting swimming pools and drinking chlorinated water splashed onto the pavement. Since so much of it is splashed onto the concrete, drinking that water is perceived as relatively safe and easy (maybe not so much to swimmers at the pool though). Yet chlorinated water is not desirable in the hive nor is it necessarily convenient for the bees. From an efficiency standpoint, if we keep water sources close to our hives, the bees will utilize them and not have to waste time searching for water.
When I first got my honey bees, I keenly opted to use a big container as a water source, thinking I wouldn't have to fool with filling it often. I was saddened to see the number of drowned bees a day later even with a few sticks floating in it and immediately abandoned it. Last summer, I added an open water source for my backyard chickens and sadly, many honey bees found it and drowned.
For these reasons, I'm a fan of shallow water sources for my honey bees with lots of safe landing and drinking surfaces like rocks, sticks and even wine corks. With rocks, the flatter the better, as they provide an easy landing surface and more importantly, a safe ledge from which to lean over and drink.
I'm diligent about putting out water in the same place each spring and keeping up on it. When the bees find a reliable water source, they know where to go and tend to return. I have several shallow dishes around my property filled with pebbles, flat rocks and wine corks. I always find bees utilizing them and rarely do they drown now. But this means checking on them daily in the hot summer months. I fill them in the mornings when I take my dog out and check on them again in the evenings, frequently needing to add water as a result of evaporation and consumption. Shallow water sources also help keep mosquitos at bay since there's not much standing water for egg laying.
Interestingly enough, I often find that given a choice between fresh, clean water and water sources with a bit of debris, the bees prefer the mucky water sources. I see the same thing after a rain shower. Honey bees land on garden soil and drink from the dirt, likely finding minerals from the soil from which they benefit.
The high heat and humidity can deplete a shallow water source quickly but a deeper vessel can lead to unnecessary drowning, as well as invite birds that may choose to eat them (I keep a separate, deeper bird bath for this reason and find that the birds like the deeper water source and the bees tend to visit the more shallow options). Regardless of what type of water source you provide, remember to check on it frequently and to have plenty of flat rocks, wine corks, and/or sticks in the water so your honey bees can safely land and sip the much needed water without risk of falling in and drowning.
There are many options for providing water to bees, including Boardman feeders filled with water placed onto beehives. The delivery doesn't matter so much as providing a consistent source. Open sources afford you the opportunity to watch them drinking though and this beekeeper loves admiring her honey bees, watching their little bodies move as they sip the water. An open water source will also attract other pollinators. It delights me to no end to watch honey bees and butterflies gracefully sharing a refreshing drink on a hot day, and during these dog days of summer, my water sources are not without frequent visitors. So if you haven't already, make a water source for the bees, being as creative or not so as you like, remembering to provide safe landing and drinking surfaces. Then grab a cool drink for yourself, sit back and enjoy the show!
We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one. – Jacques Cousteau


text:
Home » Patna » For Sale » Computers & parts
IndiaDell Support Contact US-Patna (120 views)
Published on : Oct,22,2018
We are based in Dadar, some 100 miles north of Mumbai, where the costs are considerably lower than the major conurbations such as Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi. We are happy to pass these cost advantages on to our clients. This means that we provide technical support services from as little as £4 ($6) per hour, depending on the skill levels needed. Software testing is available from £8 ($12) per hour. Posted ID- augb374
Contact Name : indiadell support
Contact No : 7289891626


text:
Feast of Hate and Fear
From ZineWiki
Revision as of 22:16, 27 March 2007 by InvisibleFriend (Talk | contribs) (Feast of Hate and Fear 1st page)
Feast of Hate and Fear was a zine by A. Souto.
Previously A. Souto had published the zines Evolution (1987) and To the Left (1987 - 1989). Feast of Hate and Fear was published in Miami, Florida from 1990 till 1998. Besides reviews of underground music, videos and fanzines, the zine specialized in reprinting rare and esoteric material that was often no longer in print, on topics ranging from the political, to the social, and including literary and occult material.
Copies of the original print zine are held in the Austin Zine Library and the New York City Fanzine Museum Collection. In 2001, Souto transfered the contents of the zine to the Internet, where they can be read today.


text:
Sarault becomes new OHL points leader as the Sting down the Colts in OTNHL.com @NHLdotcom
SARNIA, Ont. - Charles Sarault took over the Ontario Hockey League points lead on Sunday as the Sarnia Sting downed the visiting Barrie Colts 6-5 in overtime.
The 20-year-old forward scored once and added four assists and the five-point outing gives him 85 points in 54 games. Sarault jumped over Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds' forward Ryan Sproul, who has 83 points in 53 games.
Reid Boucher scored twice for the Sting (30-21-3), including the winner, while Anthony DeAngelo had a goal and two assists.
Boucher now has 49 goals in 54 contests to lead all OHL skaters in scoring.
Brett Hargrave and Bryan Moore also scored for Sarnia and Alex Basso chipped in with two assists.
Mark Scheifele scored twice for the Colts (34-16-3), who have dropped back-to-back games, and Zach Hall and Steven Beyers each had three assists.
Since being returned from the Winnipeg Jets, Scheifele has produced six points in three games.
Aaron Ekblad, Josh MacDonald and Anthony Camara also scored to round out Barrie's offence.
Sarnia's JP Anderson stopped 32-of-37 shots for the win as Barrie's Mathias Niederberger made 24 saves in a losing cause.
Sarnia went 2 for 5 on the power play while Barrie scored three times on five chances with the man advantage.


text:
Bill Keel
Goldsboro is my hometown I graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1966 then left to join the Marine Corp and headed to Vietnam. I began my business career with the DuPont Company working for 26 years in Information Technology. Moving often and purchasing nine homes peaked my interest in real estate. I realized that purchasing a home was a major financial/business decision but at the same time a very personal one. Goldsboro has always been home and in when in 1999 I decided to go out on my own I came back and started Keelnet.
Goldsboro changed a lot in the twenty years I was gone. The downtown changed dramatically. Real estate professionals refer to that cycle as stability and then declining. I was excited when during my years as a Board member on the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation (DGDC) I began to see an emergence from that phase into the current one of rejuvenation. I wanted to be part of that and decided the time was right to pursue my interest in real estate.
One thing that has not changed is the quality and values of the people that live in my hometown. I have been fortunate to serve on the Board of Directors of several of our civic organizations, Kiwanis, Community in Schools, Crime Stoppers, DGDC and I have met and interacted with some of the finest folks in the world. This is a great place to live and raise a family and I truly believe it will only get better.
I learned a number of things as a small business owner that apply no matter the product or service being provide; Never sell a client more that they need or want, present their options but help them to avoid making a financial mistake. It is always important to treat folk's right but it becomes especially important in a small town because you are going to run in to them, at a school function, the grocery store, or a charity event.
I love my hometown and I am excited about the prospect of joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices McMillen and Associates Realty and getting involved in real estate to have an opportunity to help make it even better.


text:
However, this particular link is to a San Francisco Chronicle article where convicted ecoterrorist Jeff Luers is interviewed by a man named Gregory Dicum. It is, not suprisingly, a softball interview that is drenched in admiration for Luers, who was sentenced to 22 years for setting fire to three SUVs in Oregon five years ago. If you have the time, I suggest skimming through it in full to see the skewed morality of the ecoterrorism crowd and to observe how sympathetic some media figures are to this sort of violence. Luers' refusal to enter into a plea agreement landed him the harshest sentence in US history for "environmentally motivated sabotage."
I've pulled out a few of the most precious excerpts:
Rush Limbaugh famously makes the claim that environmentalism is the new bastion of communism. That's probably not fair to many non-Bolsheviks who are concerned about humanity's impact on the natural environment, but it's certainly true in some cases. These supporters, for example, clearly have no regard for the concept of personal property. Destroying $80,000 of a person's assets is a legitimate expression of political beliefs? I wonder how much carbon dioxide was spewed into the atmosphere from the burning of the vehichle's synthetics, paint, and tires? Probably more than they would have ever emitted being driven for 150,000 miles each.
Supporters have organized chapters in 35 cities and 11 countries, and they say
Luers is a political prisoner rotting in prison because of the way he expresses his political beliefs.
Q: Did you consider yourself engaged in terrorism when you set fire to those SUVs?How heroic. Well, I suppose that means we can go ahead and carpet bomb the Sunni Triangle. The bastards there are causing us a lot of trouble, and the US government is in an armed struggle with the Islamo-fascists it doesn't agree with. Have at it boys.
A: No. Really, when you look at the use of the word today, terrorism is nothing more than a way to define armed struggles that you disagree with.
Q: Were you conscious of it being a step in a new direction for you?Only 22 years? How much more damage should we expect when this nut is released? Three SUVs appear to be small potatoes compared to what Luers has on tap.
A: I was trying to move into the realm of more radical actions. If you compare arson
actions that have happened in the U.S., the majority of them were quite major. That's the goal that I was working toward -- to be more of an underground guerrilla activist. The SUVs were kind of a baby step.
Q: In before-prison pictures, you look like the stereotypical anarchist punk. Do you consider yourself an anarchist now?If only he practiced what he preached, he'd be a respectable dissenter, a legitimate non-conformist. But destroying property hurts people economically. Heaping financial burdens on business people does not allow them to live freely. It increases insurance costs, and that results in less cash for the dealership to have available for employment. People are forced out of jobs. That's not freedom either. Uncontrolled conflagrations are exceedingly dangerous. Check out the wildfires raging in the Southwest as we speak. Yet this arson jeopardized the physical well-being of countless people in the Eugene area. There's also the damage he did to the environment by releasing so many toxic fumes into the atmosphere.
A: Yeah, but probably not in the way that most people define anarchist. I believe in autonomous self-rule. My definition of anarchy includes the ability of other people to choose to live nonanarchist lifestyles. I think that people need to choose the lifestyle that's best for them, as long as it doesn't impinge on the freedom of others.
Well, education and ethical debate is a powerful force for change, but it can only sway someone whose problem is that they don't know. It can't reach someone who doesn't care... There is no equality between the average person and a corporate entity. Good, solid communication cannot occur when people are not equal, and that's where we find ourselves. We need to take corporations that aren't willing to listen and force them to listen, or hurt their pocketbooks. Losing money is the only thing that ever seems to affect a billion-dollar enterprise.There's a slew of anti-corporation bromides in the piece. Many corporations are comprised of thousands of employees, hundreds of thousands of shareholders, and millions of customers. Does he expect an equality between one person and several million? Socialism is apparent once again. And of course, there is the richness of a far-lefty rabidly imposing his morality on everyone else, a tactic that the left putatively abhors.
If you don't like the dealings of a corporation, vote with your dollar. Spread your message in a civilized manner. There's a beauty in the capitalistic system that forces companies unable to satisfy the public out of existence. Coca Cola and Yum! Corporation (Pepsi spinoff that owns KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut) have had to respond to these sorts of concerns recently.
One parting question: Can you imagine if Luers had been arrested for torching an abortion clinic or a welfare office? Would the media salivate all over him and trumpet his right to "political expression" with such vigor? Would they suggest he was merely a political prisoner with too harsh a sentence?


text:
WiFi Map was created for comfort and ease of use. It helps users save money on 3G/4G usage and preserve battery life, downloading apps, movies, music, playing games or simply checking email.
For copyright matters please contact us at Telegram: @hamidra1992
Subscribe our channel
The newest life hacks, tricks and experiments with " "


text:
Asymmetry of the PLANCK antenna beam shape and its manifestation in the CMB data
Theoretical Astrophysics Center, Juliane Maries Vej 30, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
2 Niels Bohr Institute, Blegdamsvej 17, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
3 Astronomical Observatory, Juliane Maries Vej 30, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Rostov State University, Zorge 5, 344090 Rostov-Don, Russia
5 Astronomy Department, University of Oxford, NAPL, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH, UK
6 Astro-Space Center of Lebedev Physical Institute, Profsoyuznaya 84/32, Moscow, Russia
7 NORDITA, Blegdamsvej 17, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
Accepted: 27 May 2002
We present a new method to extract the beam shape incorporated in the pixelized map of CMB experiments. This method is based on the interplay of the amplitudes and phases of the signal and instrumental noise. By adding controlled white noise onto the map, the phases are perturbed in such a way that the beam shape manifests itself through the mean-squared value of the difference between original and perturbed phases. This method is useful in extracting preliminary antenna beam shape without time-consuming spherical harmonic computations.
Key words: cosmic microwave background / cosmology: observations / methods: statistical


text:
Former Giants head coach Jim Fassel says he believes that Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has an opportunity to be one of the game's greatest signal-callers
Former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel says he believes that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has an opportunity to be one of the game's greatest signal-callers.
Fassel expressed his opinion Tuesday while co-hosting The Coaches Show podcast on NFL.com.
"He'll go down as the greatest quarterback of all time," Fassel said. "The numbers he has already put up as a young quarterback, far superior to anybody else that came in the league in their first four, five or six years the numbers he's put up. If he keeps at that pace ... Whoa!"
• BANKS: The juiciest potential Super Bowl XLIX matchups
Fassel coached the Giants for seven seasons, leading them to two division titles and a Super Bowl appearance before being fired in 2003 after a 4-12 season.
Luck has taken his team to the playoffs in each of his three NFL seasons. In 2014, he set career-highs in completion percentage (62 percent), passing yards (4,761), touchdown passes (40) and passer rating (96.5).
The Colts take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Divisional Playoff.
- Scooby Axson


text:
Did Hines Ward play his last game? It appears he might have. A Steelers player texted to me the expectations around the team was that Ward would soon announce his retirement. That doesn't mean it's set he will. That means some Steelers players believe it which means it's likely to happen.
Ward is a different sort of dude. He could decide to hang on for one more year. But for the moment that doesn't seem to be the case.
Ward is clearly done physically. He just doesn't have the burst he once did. He was held without a catch against the Broncos and has become an afterthought in the Pittsburgh offense.
Yet, to me, he's a sure Hall of Famer. He became only the eighth wide receiver to reach 1,000 catches, had a lengthy and productive career, and won championships. He was one of the toughest receivers I've ever seen.
And it appears we've seen the last of Ward in the NFL.
Posted by Mike Freeman on CBSSports.com


text:
Custom Hunter Douglas Window Treatments
We Have you Covered, Kingston
Ready to start decorating?
Fill out the form below and you'll be immediately paired with a Hunter Douglas-certified designer in Kingston.
Does your home deserve new window treatments? Decorview has an experienced network of local Hunter Douglas-certified designers serving Kingston and surrounding communities. Sign-up for a free in-home design consultation and one of our design experts will bring the showroom to you, helping you choose the perfect solution for your home and budget. Leave the details to us – our full service team will design, measure and install your new blinds, shades, shutters or drapery.
Nicknamed the Limestone City because of its many historic buildings, Kingston boasts a rich history and creative arts community, including an impressive performing fine arts scene. With a typically colder climate, homeowners in Kingston prefer window treatment styles that increase energy efficiency, like Duette® Architella® honeycomb shades or Solera® Soft Shades which increase insulation at the window helping homes maintain a comfortable interior temperature year-round.
Fill out the form below and you'll be immediately paired with a Hunter Douglas-certified designer in Kingston.
Contact us today to schedule a FREE in-home design consultation with a local Decorview designer. We look forward to helping you select the perfect custom window treatments for your home.Schedule free consultation


text:
Wild Plants to Make Tea
wild tea
Have you ever wondered what you would eat and drink if your pantry was empty and the grocery store was closed? Could you forage for food and drink in the parks and green spaces or are you at home in the woods, wise enough to know what plants to eat and drink and which to avoid.
Many people know that dandelions can be eaten, the young leaves and flowers and some are aware of dandelion wine and tea, but what about the other plants that can help us survive when lost and far from the fridge or phone.
Nature provides and while the bounty may not be the most delicious you have ever had, although some is, it will sustain and maintain until back home.
Now the ability to make tea relies on the ability to make a fire, and have something handy to heat water in, should you find water, however, if you can manage this then New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is one shrub that can keep you alive until found or the emergency is over.
In addition to New Jersey tea, there is Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum) which is reportedly rich in Vitamin C.
Mint grows wild and if you happen upon a patch you will indeed be fortunate. Both the leaves and stems may be used to make a nourishing tea.
If you are indeed in the woods, there is likely a water source nearby, do not assume the water is drinkable, purify it before using. Boil the water for five minutes and remove any objects floating in it before making your tea.
Should you come across wild strawberries you will have the strawberries to eat and the leaves will make an acceptable tea. To make a wild tea from strawberry leaves or other acceptable plant material, place leaves in container, add boiling water, cover if possible and let sit for five minutes. This is a close approximation of an infusion and will produce a useable product.
Pine tree bark, the inner bark, can also make a tea that will keep you going, although from what I have been told you may want to find some wild honey to sweeten the taste. Pine needles which are easier to collect can alos be used.
The first rule is do not get lost, the second rule is that if you do, do not panic and the third is know what you are about to consume so if you hike in the woods be sure you can identify plant friends from plant does.
- Teas From Wild Plants
FoodEditorials is part of the Streetdirectory.com and Food Advisor Network. It provides an extensive coverage of popular food topics such as Cooking Guide, Pastry Baking, Health Food, Cuisines Menu, Snacks Recipe, Beverage Guide & Meal Ideas that
- Common Edible Wild Plants - Part II
There were times in my childhood when we were probably poor, but I certainly didn't know it. I didn't connect the right dots, when wild rice cakes, dandelion salad, fried milkweed pods, and day lily fritters...
Hi Bob great words to LIVE by. I practice my foraging skills all the time. Recently I've taken an interest in wild carrot, but the resemblance to water hemlock kind of spooks me from eating it. Wish I had a 100% fool proof way to id. thanks for the refresher course on the others...
I enjoyed reading this Bob. I've been interested in wild foods for a while now, although it's taken me years to learn to identify the ones I do know. I hope to see more hubs like this one!
A great, wonderful and helpful hub. Thank you.
I'll keep your post
Drinking the plants, eh? I do have some pitcher plants in my yard, but I haven't come across a beer plant yet! Maybe I can whip something up in my lab.


text: Digital@KlondikeBar Hosts Comedy Contest On TwitterBy Mary C. Long|May 17, 2012ShareBy Mary C. Long|May 17, 2012ShareI'm writing in first person about this one because I'm superexcited. There's a comedy contest on Twitter!If you read my previous post about my FAME fiasco, you'll know why I think this is AWESOME. And you'll also know that I have a snowball's chance of winning. But that doesn't mean I won't try. And you should too. The contest, sponsored by Klondike, started on May 13 and it runs through July 23, with a winner being selected each week – 10 winners in all. According to the rules, new challenges (topics) will be tweeted from @KlondikeBar on May 14, 21, 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25, and; July 2, 9, 16.FYI – They do not specify a time for posting these tweets, so please do not fret if you check their page at 4 a.m. and the new topic isn't posted yet.The jokes will be evaluated by a team of judges, led by Comedian Rob Delaney, made famous for his off-color Twitter musings. Who better for the job?Are you ready? This week's topic is "old people and technology." When you tweet your jokes, leave room for the #KCS hashtag. And then check the Klondike Comedy site at the end of the week to see who the first finalist is.At the end of the competition, the ten finalists will face off and one will be whisked away to New York in November to hang with some comedians at the Comedy Festival. We're guessing that last part will involve public speaking of some variety – but don't let THAT scare you off. If you throw up from nerves, you can just play it off as part of your act. Or something.Now, off you go! Check the leaderboard if you want to see the jokes posted so far and vote on the funniest contributions. Here are a few favorites to inspire you:Will you be participating? If so, good luck!(Microphone image from Shutterstock) Sharehttp://adweek.it/2jHiJ4s copy Adweek Adweek


text:
Oh summer, you lovely thing! Walking into M&S last week I scanned the drinks section for something lovely to sip in the garden and found the perfect summer tipple, well non alcoholic drink actually. It's M&S' watermelon and coconut white tea and it's totally yummy! I chilled it before drinking and found it the perfect drink for a summer's eve, it's like a non alcoholic piña colada with a rose tint.
I think this would be perfect as an alternative to pink lemonade, served up at high tea with paper straws. Perfectly princess-esque!


text:
Day 11: January 6th
We headed to Isla Negra in the morning to go on a tour of Pablo Neruda's home. Pablo was an amazing Chilean poet who died in 1973. Before we toured his incredibly tasteful home, we had time to walk the beach and climb the insanely large rocks. Those who know me, know that I am a beach girl at heart. While it was a rather chilly day, the Pacific did not disappoint us one bit. The waves were just incredible and it felt so surreal to be in Chile, by the ocean, and serving the Lord with a great group of people. Can it really get any better than that?
After gazing at the ocean's beauty for some time, it was our turn to enter Pablo's home. We were each given a phone with pre-recorded narratives on each room of Pablo's home. I found it to be really personable to be able to listen to the stories of each room on my own because it allowed each of us to interpret the meaning behind his home in our own way…and what a beautiful home it was! His theme was for the home to feel like you were on a ship. Every decoration was "sea-themed" and there was hardly any empty space. His view of the Pacific Ocean was absolutely stunning. He had the perfect view of the Pacific white caps, colorful blooming flowers, and the grandeur of the sky.
I also picked up this painted wine glass with one of his poems written on it…
Following the tour of Pablo's home, we went to a seafood restaurant nearby. For those of us who ordered the fish, we all agreed that it was the best fish we ever had. Hands.Down. Not to mention, there was a pretty amazing wine collection in the next room.
Day 12: January 7th
We were up and at em early this morning to head to Santiago. This was the day when a few of us were really starting to feel the exhaustion from the time spent in Chile and the "who needs sleep…" attitude. However, we braved through and walked the city of Santiago for hours. We also had the opportunity to tour the YMCA in Santiago which was HUGE!
We were honored to be able to meet some very influential people who work with the YMCA and who put their hearts into making sure it is led with a passion for spreading God's love, the promotion of community and strong Christian values, and a strong willingness to work hard. It was a great reminder of how blessed we were to be working with such a respected group of people in Chile. I loved how Santiago was full of such exquisite historical architecture; yet, it had a modern feel at times.
Once we got back, some of us girls decided to go out to a salsa club. We all love dancing so much and since we already had our practice at the New Years celebration, we were excited to show off our newly learned moves. There was a salsa instructor there and a large circle of dancing partners when we first arrived. Some of us jumped in with the dancers and we basically got spun around the circle, picking up new dances on the way. It was quite the experience and most of it was spent laughing at ourselves. ;) But we ended up having a great night full of fun and dancing!
Day 13: January 8
Our plans for the last full day in Chile involved overlooking the ocean, going horseback riding on the beach, climbing the dunes, going out to dinner with some of the YMCA staff, and going out for a night on the town which of course we incorporated our own "Chilean" dance party! ;) The ocean amazed me, yet again. It was the perfect area to take it easy and reflect.
|| Meet setaya! My horse was picking on the others the entire time. Oops!
|| Sandboarding!!
Remembering the very first day in Chile and how much we had done between working with the YMCA, helping to rebuild a home for the sweetest family, sightseeing, serving the homeless, meeting Francisco's family, taking in the Chilean street art on every walk, the camp leadership activities, and ultimately growing in our faith. We had accomplished so much!
Day 14: January 9th
Today marked our last day in Chile! A quick note on our adventure flying home: We were delayed an hour in Santiago because of some problems they were having with the runway we were already on. By the time arrived in Dallas, we had under an hour to go through customs and security and recheck our bags. Needless to say we were pushing for time. After anxiously sprinting through the airport with cheers from fellow flyers who saw us running to catch our flight to Fort Wayne, WE MADE IT! We huffed and puffed onto the plane with seconds to spare. The flight was short back home in which we found out our luggage never made its way to FW. By that point, we were all too exhausted to really let it bother us too much. My luggage arrived early that next afternoon. And all was well. :)
It was sad to not only leave Chile and the vibrant culture it possesses, but to leave the people we met there and our group members that had grown so close. When we flew out of Santiago, it was an emotional goodbye all around. I reflected on all of the blessings, small and big, and the ways I saw God work through me personally, through our group, and each person individually. There were so many moments when I found myself feeling SO thankful for this incredible opportunity, for God's guidance, and family and friends donations all in combination to make this all possible. Everything just seemed to keep falling into place and even when there were moments when it seemed like I wouldn't have the funds raised in time or when I was sicker than a dog up until the day of flying out of Fort Wayne, seriously considering not going because I couldn't shake the virus, I knew somehow it was supposed to happen and with His power, it would. I knew it was not by chance or by luck that I had been drawn to this trip and that if I put all of my faith, trust, and hope in Him that He would make it happen. It is moments like this that happen constantly in our daily lives. Life is not a field of daisies at every given moment, and it never will be as most of us already know. We are meant to be challenged. We were challenged emotionally, spiritually, and physically on this trip alone and with that each of us can take a piece of what we learned and carry it with us here back home. I am eternally grateful for every experience the good Lord has provided and for the love He continues to show unconditionally. His love never fails.


text:
As a sports fan, it was great to see Boston Celtics Coach, Doc Rivers, celebrate with his wife, after their son, Austin, made the game winning 3-pointer for the Duke Blue Devils over their bitter rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels (14 seconds into clip) last night. We sometimes forget that coaches and athletes are humans, have feelings, and are proud parents. Watching Doc bask in the moment of his son's glory made me think about my priorities, and what I need to change in order to be a more supportive and loving father.
It's not like Doc had plenty of time to fly down to North Carolina for the game. After it ended, Doc hopped on the next plane back to Boston to finish preparing for tonight's game against the hated Lakers. Although he didn't have much, if any, time to take off of work, he made it happen, because he cared. Parents are often busy and immersed in their professional lives, and Doc is no different. To see him take time out of his day to support his son was awesome.
Our sages require a father, among other responsibilities, to teach their son a trade, as well as the teach him the Torah and its values. Not only has Doc taught Austin how to play the game of basketball, (though I wouldn't be surprised if Austin ends up teaching his dad a few things about it down the road) he has also taught his son that love and support for a child is something that you make time for, no matter how busy you might be. These lessons will serve Austin well, as he grows older and wiser in the years to come.
Austin is lucky: not only is his father a great coach, but he is also a great dad.


text:
WASHINGTON COUNTY — Preparations are moving along for a "strategic economic development plan" for Washington County.
A $50,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for the project has been approved, and economic development officials are in the process of selecting a contractor to develop the plan, though they do not yet know how much it will cost, said Hal Lucas, chairman of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission.
Nineteen companies submitted proposals for the project, Lucas said.
The plan will include an in-depth review of the county's strengths and weaknesses, an assessment of competition in surrounding jurisdictions and development of a set of key strategies in facilitating economic growth in the region, according to a press release from U.S. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin announcing the grant approval.
A multiagency project, the plan is meant to coordinate the work of the EDC, municipalities and organizations such as the Greater Hagerstown Committee and the Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation, or CHIEF, officials have said.
CHIEF is responsible for awarding the contract to develop the plan.
The $50,000 ARC grant is one of two major funding sources for the project. Another $50,000 will come from a grant from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Lucas said.
In December, EDC strategic planning task force chairman Stuart Mullendore asked the Board of County Commissioners to contribute funds for the project, estimated at $125,000, but the commissioners said they wanted to see if the $100,000 in grants would be enough before discussing whether to chip in money from the county's hotel-motel tax fund.
Lucas said those evaluating the proposals had not yet opened the price portion of the proposals.
First, they will narrow the proposals to the two or three best, then they will look at the costs of those and choose the one that represents the "best value," factoring in cost and the quality of the proposal, he said.
"We've had a tremendous response with some terrific proposals," Lucas said. "Companies have sent us hundreds of pages of response."
So far, reviewers have narrowed the proposals to about six, he said.
If the three top-quality proposals are all too expensive, "we'll look at the next group down, and so on," he said.
Lucas said the contract would probably be awarded in the next couple of months, and the project would likely take six to eight months.
"The bottom line is, if we're going to shoot to bring in more business to the county and increase the level of business in the county, you've got to know where you're starting from and what you're working with," Lucas said. "Everyone thinks they know that, but it turns out we've never looked across the breadth and width of the county to evaluate the assets — what's attractive to outside business, what appeals — so you get a full, broad-spectrum look at where we are."
In the press release about the ARC grant, Cardin called the funds "much-needed" and said they would "create jobs and further economic development in Washington County," and Mikulski said it would "help grow Washington County's economy, making smart investments and attracting new businesses and creating jobs."
"The ARC is a federal-state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life," the release said.


text:
Comb Gas Detector, 24A/hr., Diff Cap, Pump
- Item # 21EP34
- My Part #
- Mfr. Model # 8324825
- Catalog Page # 1779
Using 360° Viewing:
- Rotate: Use top-to-bottom, side-to-side by use of mouse arrow.
- Zoom In: Double click on image.
- Zoom Out/Reset: Put photo at full zoom & then double click.
CAD Downloads
- Shipping Weight 22.0 lbs.
Product Details
Technical Specs
- Item Combustible Gas Detector
- Detects Up to (5) Gases with the X-am 5000 or Up to (6) Gases with the X-am 5600, Gases are User Specified
- Measuring Range Varies by Selected Sensor(s)
- Accuracy Varies by Selected Sensor(s)
- Indicator Audible and Visual
- Features Utilizes the X-am 5000 or the X-am 5600 to Detect Gases, 360 Degrees Audio Alarms with a Modifiable Volume, Flashing Red and Green Alarms, Can Be Put in a Fenceline of 25m Between X-Zones for Specific Area Monitoring, Internal Pump Can Monitor up to 45m
- Standards ATEX I M1 Ex ia I Ma, II 1G Ex ia IIC T3 Ga, II 2G Ex ia d IIC T4 Gb. IEC Ex ia IIC T3/T4. CSAUL Ex ia IIC T3, Ex d ia IIC T4, Class I, zone 0, AEx ia IIC T3, Ex d ia IIC T7
- Battery Rechargeable Lead Acid 915 MHz, 24Ah
- Height 19-1/4"
- Width 11-3/4"
- Depth 11-3/4"
- Includes Battery, Diffusion Cap, Pump
- Manufacturers Warranty Length 1 yr.
Compliance and Restrictions
This item is restricted for international sale.
Alternate Search Terms
Customer Reviews
Product Reviews Disclaimer:
Grainger is neither responsible for, nor does it endorse, the content of any product review or statement posted. Any statements posted constitute the statements of the poster and are not the statements of Grainger. The statements posted by Grainger employees with the Grainger employee badge represent the views of such employees and are not the statements of Grainger. Grainger makes no representations as to the appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, correctness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any product review or statements posted, including those posted by employees with the Grainger employee badge, and is not liable for any losses, injuries or damages which may result from any such product review or statements. Use of any linked web site provided in a product review or post is at the user's own risk.


text:
Lewis Hamilton has been in a class of one this weekend and today he looks set to end the season on a real high with a victory at the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Hamilton was asked this evening whether he feels that with the car he now has, he could have competed for the world championship and his answer was interesting,
"I don't think so, it's hard to say. There are some tracks where the car has been quite poor, like Spa. This car, even though it feels quite good here on these low speed corners, is still not the best car, by a fair amount. We still have a lot to improve on. The foundations of the car are what's not perfect so we need to get that right for next year.
"The faster we go the worse the car gets, in the high speed corners. We have got closer and if we had this car from the beginning we would be a lot closer.
As for this weekend, Hamilton has been the red hot favourite right from first practice, but he seemed to stretch away from the rest during qualifying, rather like Usain Bolt. We've grown used to Bolt doing that now in sprint races, but the first time he did it was a surprise and Hamilton says his margin over the field here has come as a surprise,
"I didn't expect (to be this dominant), it's a real surprise, the car feels the best it's felt all year and it's a surprise to all of us," he said.
"We are getting no more than we normally get from KERS, It was probably the best lap I've done all year. It was near to my perfect lap, maybe a few hundredths here or there but it was good."
Team mate Heikki Kovalainen, making what is likely to be his last appearance for McLaren, looks set to start from 18th on the grid after a five place penalty for a gearbox change.
Meanwhile Kimi Raikkonen has said that it's McLaren or nothing for him next season as he only wants to drive a car capable of winning races. McLaren have let it be known that there is interest in Jenson Button, to cool Raikkonen's financial demands and this is not doing Button's cause with Brawn any harm. Although I get the feeling that there isn't much movement there and Button is going to struggle to squeeze more money out of the team. He knows that he would be ill advised to go up against Hamilton in a McLaren and Raikkonen knows that too.
The Finn is probably the only driver on the grid who would take on that challenge.
"A thought occurred to me this morning – has Hamilton ever had a mechanical DNF during a race?"
Do you have any power over outcomes through your thinking? 😉
A thought occurred to me this morning – has Hamilton ever had a mechanical DNF during a race? I think his only exits from races are either from crashes or pit lanes incidents! He's never had an engine go or a gearbox failure during a race.
For statistics:
This pole moves Hamilton in front of Kimi in regards to numbers of poles taken in total.
…also i would like to add…despite Jenson becoming the wdc this yr he has not particularly impressed me, except for Brazil where he put in an incredible drive…my top 3 drivers for the season are Raikkonen (for his persistence and abililty to wrangle results out of a shitebox of a Ferrari), Lewis for his sheer determination in never giving up on this yrs McLaren and making the most of every development that they have brought to each race, and Rosberg who has matured beyond recognition as the season has progressed.
"The Finn is probably the only driver on the grid who would take on that challenge."
and rightly so…the last time i remember the F1 fraternity getting so excited about a driver before Lewis came along was when Raikkonen broke the mould by casually skipping F3 and F3000 to become a F1 Driver…we really do have a golden generation in F1 at the minute and for the first time we genuinely have the prospect of them all facing each other in competitive cars (next season).
Jenson and his petty squabbles with the Brawn team will soon be forgotten as Jenson will be yesterdays news as soon as the 2010 season begins and regular service resumes with the best 4 drivers in f1 sitting in the best 4 seats.
Excited in the sens of "outraged" or "astounded" you mean? At least that's the reactions I remember of Raikkonen entering F1. Same with Hamilton.
In the case of Raikkonen it was mostly safety concerns, but there was quite an uproar that Sauber decided to put Raikkonen in the car. Raikkonen actually had a reasonably unimpressive first year in F1.
With Hamilton people were calling Dennis crazy not to opt for De La Rosa or even Paffet. De La Rosa actually seemed 100% sure he would get that drive.
Button would struggle at Mclaren, the team is built around Hamilton, as we have seen with Kovalainen, they need a development driver to test tyres and strategy. However at brawn he has the chance to build, why does he care about the money now, when he has made a bucketload since starting at Williams?
Hi James
Hamilton is a good driver but not unbeatable, I think JB would be a great team mate for LH as they are both have different racing/driving styles & would make a formidable team.
On JB's salary from Brawn it has me asking questions about other top drivers salaries. The FIA have announced that it wants the sport to cut down on costs, that must include drivers salaries. If there is a cap on spending imposed how about a salary level being introduced with a capped top salary that would be agreeable to all drivers.
Keep reading that drivers would drive for nothing if they were given a chance for a top spot but so far the only person to take a drop in salary so he could help his team is JB! Yes he wants his salary put back in place who wouldn't after the year he's had; especially having to put up with RB's tantrums & demands. The bottom line here is to give structure back into F1, these drivers are not going to starve if their pay is cut.
It is about time that the archaic rule of only taking a new driver if he brings enough sponsorship to the team is abandoned. It is hard as a new driver trying to get a seat in F1 – if the driver has been asked to drive for an F1 team pay the person a fair wage, make it a fair sport. Do you know of any other professional sport where this happens James as I don't?
I am a huge fan of F1 & this years BBC coverage but am not impressed by Leigh Mackenzie or Jonathan Legard who I would love to see replaced by someone like Suzy Perry who is fun & knows her sport & bring back Murray Walker… Really like Jake, DC & EJ. I absolutely adore getting your tweets James & your insider information, hope you are staying as you are so part of F1!!! Oh yes, forgot Martin Brundle, adore his grid walks, his humour & honesty.
Looking forward to the race tomorrow & your tweets James. Thanks for reading my ramblings. -:)
Didn't Alonso also take a cut in salary this year at Renault?
James, I'd like to get your thoughts on something:
Lots of people in the past have belittled Hamilton's setup and development ability. Yet, the progress that McLaren have made with the MP4-24 is undeniable, as is the fact they've had to do so relying on the feedback he's been giving them at race weekends with no testing in the season and thus no ability to use DLR (who many would say is the best development driver on the grid). Surely, the progress the MP4-24 has made over the season would seem to suggest that perhaps Hamilton has become a pretty good development driver.
He's also had situations like Singapore and Suzuka, in which the car was off in practice and McLaren had to make big changes quickly to improve it. Surely in such situations, Hamilton's feedback would have to have been spot-on so they could make the right changes quickly.
What are your thoughts in light of how the season has evolved about Hamilton's setup/development ability? Are you hearing any comments from insiders about it?
In terms of outright speed, Hamilton and Raikkonen would probably be the rainbow's end. Driver relationships would be irrelevent because the Finn doesn't seem to have them!
Yet would two super-fast but developmentally questionable drivers really be the ultimate solution? Would, say, Button's tyre management or Alonso (or Barrichello's) set-up capabilities be a better combination?
I think that this year has shown Hamilton is more than able in the areas of car set-up and tyre managment.
And looking at car development – If Fred is worth 0.7 sec, then Hamilton must surely be worth about 2 sec!
But Lewis lost the team the time they had to make up at the begining of this season. If he wrapped up the 2008 championship earlier, McLaren could have made a good 2009 car instead of being 2 seconds behind.
James, what do you think of the recent rumors linking Heidfeld to McLaren? I'd be absolutely thrilled to see Quick Nick finally get a win.
I think Raikkonen against Hamilton is a fascinating prospect. They both seem to prefer a car with a strong front end and a rear end that can be a little loose. The Ferrari has the opposite characteristics, which is what makes Kimi's efforts in the second part of the season so impressive.
Next year I think Ferrari will start with an advantage, because they stopped developing this year's car ages ago to concentrate on 2010.
I don't know about McLaren. The way they have transformed this year's car is amazing. I would probably have wagered money after Melbourne that it would never win a race this year, but now look at it. I just hope they, too are working hard on 2010, but they cannot be as advanced as Ferrari.
I think tomorrow Lewis should win comfortably, barring mishaps, and that Kimi may pick up a point or two at best, but that's a reflection on their cars, not their respective ability.
With the most stable set of regs for a while, a huge amount of development done mid season this year will aid next years car more than in recent seasons.
A with a testing ban – it makes sense to work the development hard given those circumstances
Therefore, stopping the development of the car mid season and banking on your 2010 car is a huge risk and would tend to indicate that Ferrari will abandon completely the concept of the 2009 chassis and aero
James, it's been great to see Hamilton and the team really develop this season. I was wondering if you have any insider info on next years car though?
Throughout the back end of the season we've constantly keep hearing the patented 'Ferrari line' of "we haven't been developing the car…." which carries with it the implication that the guys at Marenello thought this was the best way to go for 2010. Although this was clearly of huge benefit for Brawn this season, McLaren clearly did not agree and did not follow suit.
Given the minimal aero changes and the lack of track testing going forward do you think the data from these parts will be useful for McLaren next yr on the MP4-25 or have they potentially been wasting valuable time?
No one driver is that much better than another driver (i.e. half a second fuel corrected). The difference this weekend is the car. The McLaren is the best car on tracks that don't feature an abundance of high speed bends (where Red Bull dominate). That's why Hamilton has become so competitive in recent times.
McLarens in season development is frankly amazing and the fact they expected Lewis and Heikki to be 1-2 says it all.
I'm still half expecting Kovalinen to get on the podium given the car under him (edit with the gearbox change and Heikki's overtaking skills that's unlikely), it's like the Red Bull at Silverstone, a good half second faster than any machine on track.
Big up the driver all you want, but it's 95% car, 5% Lewis. I'd love to see Kimi go back to McLaren, see how he'd take Lewis on, but equally I think Kimi has lost a fair bit of his passion and wonder if his speed has gone too?
Wrong!!!! Kovalainen was struggling to get out of the first stage of Q1. He was clearly over half a second off the pace. Lets not even mention the situation at Ferrari.
I think a driver can make that difference
I remember Senna putting 1.5s between himself and Andretti in qualifying. In Andretti's car even!
Yeah but 5% is more than the difference between first and last car on the grid.
Hence the driver matters.
5% driver? tell that to ferrari and luca badoer…
He knows that he would be ill advised to go up against Hamilton in a McLaren and Raikkonen knows that too.
The Finn is probably the only driver on the grid who would take on that challenge
Say that loud to shush the Kimi nay-sayers questioning his motivation! – that was a nice compliment to Kimi.
I love that line too and its a fact. I am hoping for that epic year in 2010!!!


text:
Sustainable Landscaping
(aka Organic Land Care)
Why call Infiniti Creative Landscape Design for your Sustainable Landscaping?
Professional Service – We have a passion for maintaining beautiful lawns in a sustainable fashion. If sustainable matters to you in lawn care, look no further. Infiniti Creative Landscape Design takes pride in getting the job done and treat our customers (and Mother Earth) right.
Some of the Sustainable Services offered by Infiniti Creative Landscape Design include:
- Soil Testing and Analysis
- Planting of Gardens
- Sustainable Design
- Organic Fertilizer Services
- Sustainable Patios, Walks and Drives
- Organic Lawn & Plant Care
- Sustainable Home & Yard Products
- And more…
Flexible – Infiniti Creative Landscape Design understands that most people have hectic schedules these days. We promise to respect your time, and offer flexible lawn care scheduling options. Customers in search organic lawn care service are sure to be pleased with our flexible, timely service.
Affordable – Sustainable lawn care isn't all overpriced. Lawn care services offered by Infiniti Creative Landscape Design are quite affordable. A beautiful, sustainable landscape is what local homeowners crave, but don't realize they can achieve. Let us help you create a smart design, reuse some of your established plantings and reduce the amount of grass use on your lawn. This will decrease your lawn maintenance costs and benefit Mother Earth.
Call today for a free quote
Call for Fast FREE Quote


text:
St. Ann's Warehouse
- 45 Water St.
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- (718) 254-8779
- Visit Site | E-Mail
- Details
- Amenities
- Map
Located in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, this theater is known for providing eclectic entertainment for the past 30 years. On one night, it might be a rollicking rock show; on another, a cutting-edge piece of theater. Either way, it's always a great experience in one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York.
- Wheelchair Accessible:
Art & Culture
- Music:
- Theater:


text:
As the weather gets warmer, more and more activities open up for young athletes.
From soccer, to baseball, track and field, basketball — even dance lessons — schedules tend to be jam-packed. And with spring soccer camps already well underway, players are tied up at least three nights a week for training, on top of weekend games.
Although springtime schedules seem hectic, the multi-sport approach is still recommended at the youth level — as long as parents, coaches and players work together to find a healthy balance.
"I fully support the children trying different sports," said Mark Parker, technical director at Langley United, which has seen record registration for their spring soccer camp this year with nearly 1,500 kids signed up. "It's important that the body alone doesn't only focus on soccer technique — it's important that children focus on hitting a puck, or hitting a ball, or swinging a bat."
"Our priority is to develop soccer players, but above and beyond that we're in the business of developing overall athletes, and the more sports they can try the better (chance) they'll be a well-rounded athlete."
Cross-pollination between sports can help players develop new motor skills they can ultimately transfer back to soccer, further benefiting their game.
For example, Rob Dattilo of Richmond's TSS Academy, recently enrolled a new player with a background in tap dancing and "his ability to move his feet" made him an extremely skilled soccer player.
But the benefits go "beyond just motor skills," said Dattilo.
"Being exposed to different coaches, different social settings ... is beneficial to the development of character," he said. "Multi-sport activities have their benefit — as long as they're able to balance overall."
Players need to fit recovery time into their schedule as well — allowing at least one day off a week — otherwise they can burn out, which leads to underperformance, injury or even behaviour changes.
"Rest and recovery is a key component in the health and well being of players," said Markus Reinkens with B.C. Soccer. "Sometimes if a kid's attitude might change, it could be associated to burnout or too many different things at once."
"It's really important that the parents take a big leadership role in monitoring those players' schedules."
Coaches should also play a role in monitoring schedules, added Dattilo.
"We have to be people managers," he said, explaining that coaches need an open dialogue with parents and players so that they're also aware of other commitments and activities.
According to Dattilo, coaches should watch for the telltale signs of burnout, which can be seeing players "racing from one activity to another," withdrawal or underperformance.
"As professionals we should notice the drop in quality and should be investigating why," he said.
And once players have found a manageable multi-sport schedule, they should continue with it until they're closer to an elite level and ready to specialize, generally around 15 to 16 years old.
"We shouldn't make a player choose at a younger age," said Dattilo. "It's (about) balancing their options with their interests."


text:
|28 Dec 2015
windows 7 64bit
System crashed, how to restore Windows7 system image into new desktop
hi all,
my win 7 pc crapped out. its not the disk. i have an image made on acronis. i bought a new win 10 pc. whats the easiest way to get that win 7 image with all my applications onto the new win 10 desktop? i want to get rid of windows 10. i would like my image working on new pc (new hardware) as i will not have to reinstall and configure everything again.
i tried swapping the old pc disk into the new pc, but the new pc would not boot: says invalid disk. could it have something to do with the MBR or that UEFI thing?
|My System Specs
|28 Dec 2015
you're going to be in a world of pain if you want to do this but have no access to the old computer. In this situation, a SYSPREP with the generalize function is run in Windows 7 to prepare it for migration to new hardware.
You can try cold turkey like you did, you may have to switch to AHCI drivers from IDE or IDE to AHCI depending on what you had before to get it to boot. The boot sector may be a problem too. If you used standard MBR in the past then check your BIOS on the new PC to see what adjustment you can make.
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
System Image partitions C: drive after system restore
I've recently purchased a 256GB Crucial MX100 to upgrade and troubleshoot an old 90GB OCZ Vertex SSD. I made a 90GB Partition to create my system image on a 1TB WD Elements HDD. I succeeded in the system image restore, but when I checked "My Computer" to view the drive it only recognized it...
|Backup and Restore
Using System Image to get to earlier System Restore.
Hello for the past 4 days i have had an issue where my computer just fails to boot without going through some ritual (after it lets me log on it works 100% fine till i shut it off again). I believe this was caused by some driver update that went wrong but i have done so much since then that i cant...
|Backup and Restore
Restore from an image without an entry present in System Restore
Hi, I've made a restore point using system restore and saved the image onto my external HDD and later restored it to its factory state using Dell Local Backup. However, now that I want to restore from the image on my external HDD, I can't find the entry in system restore since I've restored...
|Backup and Restore
System Image on System Restore Disk Not Reading After Crash
Using preinstalled Win 7 Home Premium 64bit on an HP 6813w Pavilion. The original hard drive, a Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1Tb crashed. 1) System Recovery discs was made along with a System Recovery with System Image disc. 2) A more current System Image was made on an external hard drive. The...
|Backup and Restore
System Restore will not recognize System Image DVDs
I have been combing these forums for three days looking for a solution to my problem, with no luck. I finally decided to sign up and post a thread detailing the issue, so here goes: ASUS Essentio CG8350 Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Basically, my stepmother wanted to install calibre so she...
|Backup and Restore
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:07.


text:
Moment #529. French/Swahili. Missed opportunities. Scouting. Mon, Feb 27, 2006.
02/27/2006. Whenever I feel cocky and think I have something down pat, the Lord shows me some of my weaknesses and fears.
The idea of a local road trip occurred to me as I drove home from the singles Family Home Evening at church. The general path I was to take, but not the stops, came to my mind. Not which path to take home, but where to go after I got home. After I got home and was on the computer a bit, it came again as a strong prompting. I then pondered some places to stop, and a particular gas station came to mind. I had placed Amharic material there before, so I assumed it would be Amharic again. That assumption would turn out to be wrong. I had forgotten that lesson which has been repeatedly given before. Don't assume someone's language. But the idea to go to that particular place was strong.
I threw some more books in the car and took off. I bought some hot chocolate at that gas station. When my cashier said "good evening" I replied "good evening" in Amharic. Big mistake on my part. She didn't react. She was from Kenya and spoke several languages including Sawhili. The other cashier was from Benin, and he spoke French and Malinke (for which the church has materials) and several others which the church doesn't have material. He also spoke Kisii, but it was West African Kisii, not Kenyan Kisii.
I brought in French, Swahili, Kisii, and English Books of Mormon. The second cashier was enthusiastic about seeing them. The first cashier was in the process of doing close-out stuff at her register so my conversation was mainly with the 2nd cashier. He confirmed that our Kisii Book of Mormon wasn't his Kisii. He accepted the 2nd pair of Swahili/English books to give the other cashier when she was done working.
I also discovered that I hadn't replaced the Malinke Joseph Smith Testimony in my pamphlet case in the car, so I didn't have one of those to give him.
It was interesting that when I bought the chocolate, there was a long line ahead of me, but when it came to my turn, no one else was behind me.
Missed opportunity.
To get back on the Interstate, I went past another gas station. I felt "the tug" to go there, so I went in and bought a newspaper. The cashier had dreadlocks that looked a bit Caribbean. But he didn't speak any foreign languages. He was a humble man who gave off spiritual light, but I was too chicken to make an "English only" presentation.
As I left and got back in the car, I chickened out and disobeyed a prompting to talk to him more. I didn't have anything prepared to say, and seemed to have forgotten my English-only presentations of the past. I forgot that the Spirit most often doesn't give you something to say until you start talking on your own.
I'll have to go back there and see if it's still proper to make contact.
Another missed opportunity.
As I continued on the general path that had been presented to my mind, the place where I should loop back to go home came to mind. A couple more gas stations along that path then came to mind. So I made the turn-off and found out that the first station was no longer there, but a new one had gone up across the street. I bought a couple gallons of gas there, but did not see any opportunities.
I went to the next gas station on the loop-back, bought a different newspaper, and didn't see any opportunities. But as I was about to leave, I saw a taxi parked at one end of the gas station lot, with the driver inside. The Spirit indicated he was an intended contact, but I feared contacting someone while they were in their vehicle. I wrestled with the Spirit trying to convince myself I was imagining things, but the guilty feeling as I drove away confirmed what I should have done.
A scouting detour.
I got back on the Interstate and headed for home. I contemplated that my lack of humility about the first Swahili/French placement probably had something to do with not having the humility and faith to step outside my comfort zone to make the other two intended contacts.
On the way back home, I got off the Interestate to head toward the gas station where the Caribbean-looking man was working, thinking I might humble myself and still make a presentation. But as I got to the end of the exit ramp, and was about to turn left, I felt a very strong "tug" towards a strip mall or "out-lot" towards the right and across the street. I looked quickly, and couldn't see any obvious place to go like a gas station. I made the left turn anyway, and then that guilty feeling and slight sense of panic hit me.
Having disobeyed twice that night, and having twice felt that feeling of disaproval of the Spirit, I quickly decided to turn around, and made a U-turn at the next light. There was no "U turn prohibited" sign and hardly any other traffic, so I hope it was okay.
I went to that strip mall and out-lot wondering what I was supposed to find there. There were a couple of fast food joints, a bank, a Starbucks, a bar/grill, a nail salon, and, when I got close enough to make out a sign, a Chinese restaurant! That was it. Although I drive on the Interstate past that exit quite often, I had never seen or known about that restaurant. I'll have to go there for lunch soon.
By the time I got to the one gas station again, I felt as if it would be okay to go there another evening. So I went on home.
What a blessing to be able to make deliveries like that, but also what a big lesson that there is so much more to do if only I were more humble, more faithful, and more willing to step out of my comfort zone and trust the Spirit.


text:
As reported by Censor.NET, this was announced by Interior Minister Arsen Avakov in his Twitter.
"Three criminals who shot Kyiv police officers at night have been detained. Another one was killed in shooting," Avakov wrote.
"They are a gang of creeps," the minister noted and added that one of the detainees is 1998-born.
As reported earlier by Censor.NET, while pursuing suspects of a gas station armed assault, two police officers were killed, three law enforcers are in hospital in grave condition.


text:
So far I've written a lot of posts about Fluent NHibernate using MS SQL Server. I wanted to demonstrate how to connect to Oracle and what the differences were between SQL and Oracle. Getting the connection to work is probably the most difficult part. After that, the mappings are a bit different, but not complicated.
Installing Oracle
Oracle has a free version of it's database for development purposes. This is an excellent strategy for a company to get it's product into smaller companies. One of the strongest influences on which database engine is used at a company is based on what the developers are familiar with. Once a database server has been established, it will be there for a long time (it's very difficult and expensive to change database servers once a system goes live). As a developer, I like to keep my options open, so I've experimented with many databases in my career. I've also used Oracle and SQL Server on major projects, and I converted a major project from Oracle to SQL Server.
Back to the free version of Oracle that I was talking about... If you go to Oracle's website and create an account, you can download the windows version of Oracle XE (Express Edition). This is an easy to use version of Oracle that you can install on your PC and experiment with. I'm currently working with 11g Express:
Just download the x64 (I'm assuming you are on a 64 bit machine) and install it. Once Oracle is installed you'll have to create your own workspace and create some tables. Go to the "Get Started" application. It should startup a browser and show an interface like this:
Next, you'll need to click on "Application Express". This will allow you to setup a new workspace. You'll need to use your "SYSTEM" id and password to get to the express application (which you have to set when you install the application). You should now see this screen:
This is where you'll setup your workspace. You can choose a name for your "Database Username" which is not used in the connection string for this sample. Your Application Express Username and password is important. You'll need these for the NHibernate connection string. Once you have created a workspace you will have access to a lot of tools to administer your database.
The easiest way to create your tables is to go to the SQL workshop section under Object Browser. There is a "Create" button that can be used to create new tables. Click that button, and select "Table":
Now you can create one table at a time. For this demo, you'll need three tables: store, product and producttype. Start with producttype and use this:
Make sure you set the primary key on each of these tables to populate from new sequence. This is the same as setting an identity on a primary key in MS SQL:
Then add product:
Then add store:
If you're feeling brave, you can add in the relational integrity constraints (foreign keys) while you create your tables. Otherwise, you can dig around for the raw queries to create such constraints.
The Oracle Database Connection
You'll need the same 3 dlls used in any of my previous NHibernate samples: FluentNHibernate.dll, Iesi.Collections.dll and NHibernate.dll. You can get these using the NuGet package manager (or just download my sample and grab them from the 3rdPartyDLLs directory.
I created a session factory to connect to my default Oracle.Instance. Here's the code:
public class OracleSessionFactory
private static ISessionFactory _sessionFactory;
private static ISessionFactory SessionFactory
if (_sessionFactory == null)
_sessionFactory = Fluently.Configure()
.ConnectionString("DATA SOURCE=XE;USER ID=username;PASSWORD=pass;")
.Mappings(m => m.FluentMappings.Add<ProductTypeMap>())
.Mappings(m => m.FluentMappings.Add<ProductMap>())
.Mappings(m => m.FluentMappings.Add<StoreMap>())
.ExposeConfiguration(config =>
SchemaExport schemaExport = new SchemaExport(config);
return _sessionFactory;
public static ISession OpenSession()
return SessionFactory.OpenSession();
You'll need to modify your mappings to something like this:
public class ProductType
public virtual int Id { get; set; }
public virtual string Description { get; set; }
public class ProductTypeMap : ClassMap<ProductType>
public ProductTypeMap()
Id(u => u.Id).GeneratedBy.Sequence("PRODUCTTYPE_SEQ").Not.Nullable();
Map(u => u.Description).Length(50).Nullable();
The "Sequence" attribute is necessary to declare that the "Id" field is a sequence field. This is similar to the SQL Server identity declaration.
If you were to build this program in a console application, set your user name and password correct and run the program, you'll get an error like this:
This is an annoying side affect that can be solved by setting the bitness of the project itself. Right-click on your project and select "Properties". Choose "Build" and change the "Platform Target" from "Any" to "x64" (if you're using the 64 bit version of Oracle). Now you can successfully run your application.
From this point on, everything about Fluent NHibernate is the same. I have included a select, insert, delete and update query in my sample application so you can see all the CRUD operations against an Oracle server.
Testing the Connection Outside Visual Studio
If you're having difficulty getting your Oracle connection to work you can use the "Data Link Properties" window to test your connection parameters. Create a text file on your desktop and name it "conn.udl", then double-click on that file and you'll see this window:
Select "Oracle Provider for OLE DB" and click the "Next >>" button. Now fill in your connection information in this window. Oracle uses "XE" as the default for the Data Source:
Once you click the "Test Connection" button you should get confirmation of a good connection. Otherwise, you'll get an error. If you can get your settings to work in this window, then you're one step closer to making your Oracle session work.
Sample Application
You can download this sample application and run it on your PC (after you install Oracle XE). Be sure and set your user name and password in the SessionFactory.cs file.


text:
Once again the swallows came back to nest on our terrace. Even though we leave the two nests from last year just in case they use them, once again they set to work from scratch and raised five chicks in their first nest. There are now four hungry babies in nest number two. So this year it will be 11 swallows who have made our summer, two parents and 9 babies. Soon this second brood will be leaving us and we wish them bon voyage. Hopefully they will return next year.
A fond adieu
We recently said goodbye to two of the members of the club of the third age - a sister and brother who died within a fortnight of each other. The second was a very sudden, unexpected loss. The two funerals saw churches full to bursting as whole communities came to say a fond farewell.
We have experienced many village funerals in our fifteen years here and are always touched by how many people attend. This last one was even more significant to me as I sat and watched so many people showing their love and friendship in such a loving way. A big family of four children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren remembered a life that was full. A man who worked hard as a farmer all his life and who also gave time to serve the community in many ways. I couldn't help thinking of the contrast this life had with that of those who put profit before community and measure people'e worth by what they possess. Money cannot buy the love that was shown at these funerals and I feel blessed to have known both these gentle people.
Simple things
Lots of things happening in the world at the moment are making me sad and I am comforting myself by thinking of the simple things that make life good. The swallows, good friends, a caring family, my garden and good health.
When I was a girl it was the craze to have an autograph book and I remember my aunty Janie writing a verse in it which I now know is from Charles Kingsley's poem 'Youth A Farewell'``
|Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever;
|Do noble things, not dream them, all day long:
|And so make life, death, and that vast forever
| One grand, sweet song.
Some photos taken recently around our home by one of our daughters - the simple things that help make our life a sweeter song.


text:
Research paper topics, free example research papers
You are welcome to search thousands of free research papers and essays. Search for your research paper topic now!
Research paper example essay prompt: Vampires - 336 words
NOTE: The samle research paper or essay prompt you see on this page is a free essay, available to anyone. You can use any paper as a sample on how to write research paper, essay prompts or as a source of information. We strongly discourage you to directly copy/paste any essay and turn it in for credit. If your school uses any plagiarism detecting software, you might be caught and accused of plagiarism. If you need a custom essay or research paper, written from scratch exclusively for you, please use our paid research paper writing service!
Vampires VAMPIRES Vampires have fell under a certain stereotype ever since the early nineteenth Century, and even up until today. Movies, novels and people in general have depicted vampires as bloodsucking demons who turn into bats, and I am sure everyone is familiar with any vampires need to seduce women almost daily. Vampires are said to be " an alien nocturnal species," as Nina Auerbach's book-"Our vampires, ourselves" states; but all vampires are not the coffin lying, shadow loitering monsters that the media perceives them to be. First of all, vampires are neither inhuman nor nonhuman, " they are simply more alive than they should be." What does this statement infer? Does this perception imply that vampires are actually ghosts? No, vampires have simply adapted or evolved through time, yet the bulk of American citizens still see vampires as they were back in the 1800's due to the fictional mutation of our media. One of the only correct stereotypical inferences towards vampires is that they have had a strong history of having mortals as companions, and not just females, even though females play a big part in describing vampires.
Vampires have had a history of constantly longing for women to fulfill their fantasies, and this particular distinction is one of the ones that is true, along with the ever famous "I vant to suck your blood," an issue I will deal with quit extensively in my next draft. Since I have obtained only half of the research information I plan on using, I do not feel Comfortable handing in this draft as is, but you requested us to hand in whatever we had done at this point, (before thanksgiving break.) I am almost positive that you will only make a note that I have something started on vampires as of now, but let me assure you Dr. Bennett that I plan on going into great detail as for the stereotypes vampires have Attached to them in my future drafts as well as my final draft. Mythology Essays.
Related: vampires, final draft, nineteenth century, draft, perception
Research paper topics, free essay prompts, sample research papers on Vampires
Example research papers produced by our company:
We write: custom term papers, custom essay writing, admission essays, persuasive and argumentative essays, critical essays, dissertations and theses
Research paper topics, free essays: glass ceiling, single parenting, spangled banner, heir, mangan's sister, etc.
Copyright © 2002-2019 PromptPapers.com. All rights reserved.


text:
I can tell my stress levels are increasing because my brain isn't working right anymore. I can't write, I can't focus, and my meditations are annoyingly interrupted by thoughts of television and work. Television shows I have no interest in, even. Work issues that aren't even issues. It's weird how the brain deals with shit.
Even though the spiritual exercises I've been doing help, I'm still waking up feeling like I'm stuffed in cotton. The things I write seem dead. I've had three or four posts I've tried to write that just come out sounding like shit. Total shit.
The most annoying part is that I'm aware of the problem, I've taken steps to alleviate it, but I'm still feeling fuct in the head. It's like being smart enough to know you're not as smart as someone else, only the someone else is you yourself. Not that I'm all that bright most days, but still. I'm only partially functioning. It sucks.
I probably need more vitamins. Since moving into the hotel, my favorite food has been delicious chicken alfredo from this little delivery joint around the corner from the hotel. Man, damned good food, and it's all comforting and starchy. There just isn't a lot of Vitamin B in the pasta, cream, or butter they use to make it.
Delicious butter. Mmmmm.
I'm going through the whole mental process of dealing with the fire. It's a lot like the stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, the whole Kubler-Ross model. Being a magician makes it easier, I think, but I still go through the phases. It's weird how they hit about different aspects of my life throughout the day. I find myself in denial about some things, bargaining about others, depressed about some, and accepting about still other aspects of it.
Anyone pick up interesting dietary suggestions to help deal with "any form of catastrophic personal loss"? Or anything else that would help get me past this crap? Especially the brain-dead feeling that seems worse today than usual.
Please post 'em in the comments, yo! My brain NEEDS you!


text:
Best Immersion Blenders
Having an immersion blender is like having three kitchen appliances in one as it performs as a hand mixer, a regular blender and a food processor.
What makes it a better choice among its consumers is that it is easy to use and they do multitude of things.
An immersion blender, unlike your regular blender will fully immerse liquid out of your solid food.
You can easily insert it into its liquid part and get your desired result. In addition, handheld blenders are great for whisking soups or sauces without straining a lot.
The industry of immersion blender saw a lot of manufacturers these days with each model offering something unique to consumers. Listed below are the best immersion blenders to help you decide should you wish to buy hand blenders:
All-Clad KZ750D
Elegant looking, you cannot simply undermine the power of All-Clad KZ750D.
In the mood for smoothies? Well, just simply grind your favourite frozen fruit until it comes to a consistency you prefer.
You can also puree soup, do some pancakes or mash potatoes. You can easily adjust the controls depending on how you want your foods to be done.
It's durable, powerful and sturdy. Cleaning it is just easy as you only have to twist it so it detaches the blades.
Most consumers liked the product because of its beautiful design, great performance as it really blends, purees, grinds well, and long lasting.
Most of its consumers swear to have another one of this kind in their kitchen.
Cuisinart CSB-75 Smart Stick
This great blender does best in making purees and smoothies.
However, you cannot expect it to be heavy duty.
Price wise, Cuisinart CSB -75 is a good one and performs well for its price. Most consumers use it mainly for making soups and smoothies.
This handheld blender is easy to use with only few buttons to operate.
Cleaning it is easy as well by simply removing the shaft and blade assembly. It's cute and durable. It doesn't require a lot of space for storage.
Hamilton Beach 59765
One of the inexpensive blenders in the market today, the Hamilton Beach 59765 offers a lot of great features that includes stainless steel blending shaft, chopper and a whisk.
It can effortlessly puree a thick soup in just few minutes. It has high and low speeds control, and comes with an ergonomic grip to prevent slips.
Most consumers find its value as really of good reason why they prefer the product.
Also, the performance and built of the Hamilton Beach 59765 make it an ideal immersion blender for most buyers.
DeLonghi DHB718
Good performance – this is what the DeLonghi DHB718 hand blender has to offer.
Although you might find it pricey, it still would be worth the price. It can puree a thick soup and crush frozen fruit to make a thick smoothie.
Cleaning it won't be hard as the blending shaft can easily be detached.
Most consumers liked the product because of its durability and being able to meet their expectations.
It's a quality hand mixer and heavy duty. They say that they had been using the handheld blender in years and still works great.
Kitchenaid 5 speed hand blender
The 5-speed hand blender from Kitchenaid works under a DC motor.
It's been equipped with 8" removable arm and 3 interchangeable bell blades with each geared on specific tasks.
Priced for more than a hundred bucks, this hand blender is one of the best immersion blenders because of its new innovations.
It is easy and convenient to use, has lots of features to choose from. These and more are the good reasons why most consumers liked this product.
Kitchenaid proline hand blender
Blending, whisking, shredding, chopping, frothing and pureeing is pretty easy with the Pro Line series from Kitchenaid.
It comes in with a rechargeable 12V Lithium-Ion battery, eight attachments for different functions and interchangeable Bell Blade assemblies.
Beautiful design, a great blender and worth for the money – these are the good words said about this product.
So, there's probably no reason why Kitchenaid Proline is listed as one of the best immersion blenders.
Ovente HS585B
Slim stick design, the Ovente HS585B fits right into mixing bowls, pots and other containers.
It has two blending speeds – Low and High that can just do everything for your blending needs.
The design is ergonomic specifically intended for the user so it gives them with more control, easy to grip and non-sliding hand blender.
One of the cheapest hand blenders, the Ovente HS585B is a favourite among consumers because of its durability and great performance.
Panasonic MX-SS1
This handheld blender from Panasonic is pretty and sleek.
It's been equipped with a four-blade system that does the chopping, mixing, pureeing and crushing food easily.
It is powered by a 210-watt motor that allows you to do everything you want to for this immersion blender.
Reviewers lauded this product not only because of its undeniable modern design but also because of its ergonomic handling that lets users to securely and comfortably hold it.
It has durable stainless steel shaft the lets you work on containers, pitchers, pots and deep bowls.
Philips Essential Collection Hand Blender
A great buy as what most reviews would say, the Philips Essential Collection hand blender does well in processing food.
To most users, they like its good performance when it comes to pureeing and blending. It doesn't sound off as well so it's a sure thing that you'll be working with this quietly.
Other features most users liked about this product are its various speeds, the added accessories, its ergo design, lightweight and lots of things it can do.
Vremi Slim Hand Blender with Bottle
With the chic user in mind, Vremi ensures that their consumers will not only enjoy the result of its handheld blender but also have fun while doing so.
It comes with a free bottle wherein users will place the food or other substance they want to process.
Its design is pretty sturdy and well-constructed.
Most buyers especially liked its colourful and artful appearance as well as the accessories added in the package.
It comes in with lots of blades as well. It has 8 different speeds so users get a lot of option for their whipping needs.


text:
Source: Reid has his sights set on San Diego
The Los Angeles native wants to coach the Chargers, according to a league source. Per the source, Reid is making his intentions known as he lines up a potential coaching staff — part of the "multi-level musical chairs" tournament unfolding throughout the league.
Reid rightfully catches a lot of heat for his game-day clock management, and for his role in Philly having committed megadollars to Michael Vick and Nnamdi Asomugha.
But don't forget that Reid's Eagles won seven NFCE titles during his 14-season tenure, had at least a .600 winning percentage in nine of those years, and made it to five conference title games, including four consecutively. Between 2000 and 2011 (omitting his first and last years), Reid coached the Eagles to a .634 winning percentage, which was bettered only by New England, Pittsburgh, and Indy.
Many Broncos fans understandably find humor in the idea of Josh McDaniels taking over for Norv Turner, but Reid? That would be no laughing matter.


text:
Since the beginning of the decade, the global trend of clean eating has been in higher demand, and this trend has inevitably made its way to the region. Because of this, vegetables have made a comeback in both presentation and taste, and this is showcased at Kuwait's hottest new eatery, OVO.
Situated in a dreamy corner of the beautiful mazelike Al Massaleh East Complex in Bneid Al-Qar is the trendy OVO, a delicious dine-in café that specializes in vegan, vegetarian, and "flexitarian" dishes. It is truly one of a kind in Kuwait, and there is no other place quite like it. It's the ideal place to grab a guilt-free yet indulgent meal, a organic coffee, organic tea or cold juice with a friend, and is comfortable enough in ambiance and décor to make you want to lounge there all day while listening to smooth blues tunes and vintage vibes of Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.
The name OVO derives from ovo-vegetarianism, a class of the dietary lifestyle that permits eggs, as opposed to veganism, which restricts the ingestion or use of any product that could have come from an animal. The flexitarians are the friends of vegetarians and vegans who complain about having to eat "rabbit food" with their friends whose dietary lifestyle choices are more restrictive and vegetable dependent than their own. OVO offers meals that cater to all three dietary practice's needs, ensuring that diners with different preferences in food will never leave hungry.
OVO's menu is carefully curated by co-owner Ms. Chahine herself, and she had a vision as she was doing so: "This concept has allowed me to explore using different ingredients to create dishes that will take you around the world. I believe in enjoying your food and experiencing it." And the food is an experience! Even by looking at the salads on display at the front of the restaurant, you can automatically spot the international theme, from classic American to Middle Eastern, Italian, European and Asian influences, all seven continents are covered.
We started off with drinks. The mint and cucumber-infused coconut water arrived as a refreshing spritzer with a twist. Fellow diners sampled the Passion Fruit juice, which was as delightful as its fruity origin, and a show stopping Mango Mint Lemonade concoction, which tasted exactly how it sounds. That's the beauty of OVO – through their drinks alone, we could tell that their complex ingredients were in fact simplistic, and there was no mystery behind what was put into each drink or dish. Based on the cleansing bliss we'd experienced upon taking our first sips, we knew that we were in for a treat.
The Beetroot Carpaccio, with its thinly sliced pieces of both red and golden beetroot, is topped with a red tahini sauce that produces a more organic, earthier taste than the regular sesame paste we are more used to. We also sampled a goat cheese trio, made of an assortment of goat cheese balls stuffed with a surprise: one including a cherry tomato, another including a grape, and the final infused with green olives. Served with a shot of fresh, unadulterated cucumber juice to cleanse your palate before eating each ball in one bite, this appetizer was truly pleasing. Our favorite appetizer was the Chickpea Fries – big enough to share, but memorable enough to want your own plate. This crispy alternative to the beloved potato-based side was breaded and cooked to perfection, in long strips that are ideal to cut into smaller pieces so that everyone could get their faire share of the goodness. Coupled with OVO's signature "cashewnnaise", a vegan mayonnaise made of cashews, and another pot of homemade "raw ketchup", which is better than any off-the-shelf ketchup you will EVER try (trust us on this), OVO had us dreaming about their chickpea fries even long after the attentive servers had to pry the empty plate away from our table.
Needless to say, we were ecstatic to get started on our mains. We were served a lovely selection of three dishes: one vegan, another vegetarian, and a flexitarian choice to experience all three sides of this accommodating eatery. The vegan Sweet and Spicy Tofu dish took us to the Far East, with a brilliantly spiced, Indonesian sauce ladled over gorgeously cooked tofu, and accompanied with a lightly mixed veggie and quinoa pilaf. Though the dish was reminiscent of fish, and fellow diners couldn't believe it when we insisted it was 100% vegan, its flavor compensated for the lack of white meat – the dish sang in spite of it's vegan attributes.
The flexitarian dish was their famous Panko Chicken, flash fried, panko chicken strips that offered a crispy texture and succulent crunch that only panko breading could ever achieve. Accompanied with beautifully spiced potatoes, this dish is an award-winning option that's sure to keep eye-rolling, meat eating friends and family members of vegans and vegetarians satisfied.
As for the vegetarian dish, we were lucky enough to sample the extremely talked about, already infamous, Open Face Lasagna – a dish that is so special, that upon its mere mention we're considering driving to Bneid Al-Qar to pick up one of those bad boys. Made with fresh, homemade lasagna noodles, brown butter, sautéed seasonal mushrooms, garlic, and generously sprinkled parmesan cheese, this was hands down our favorite main on the menu.
What's so wonderful about OVO is the lightly-full-after feeling, because of their health-conscious cooking, still manages to leave room for dessert. Their innovative desserts are all made fresh and organic, with both vegetarian and vegan options, and are strongly recommended with their excellent organic coffee and homemade almond milk, which makes the perfect cafe latte. Editor's tip: be sure to try the Organic Cocoa Marble cake – you won't regret its decadence.
Visit OVO today! Located in the Al Massaleh East Complex in Bneid Al-Qar. Follow them on Instagram @ovokwt and on Facebook: OVOkwt. Call them at 2257 5324/ 2257 5374.
Photography by Muneera AlKhulaifi