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Centrifugally cast pole and method
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Date Issued:
October 29, 2013
July 19, 2006
Waugh; Tom W
(Pinson, AL)
Primary Examiner:
Wendell; Mark
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Attorney Or Agent:
Maier & Maier, PLLC
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Foreign Patent Documents:
693708; 2006-102428
Other References:
"Thick-walled Cast Pipe with Small Caliber in Centrifugal Casting", Lu Wenlong etc., Special Casting & Nonferrous Alloys, No. 5, Dec. 31,2003; 1 page. cited by applicant.
English Translation of Chinese Office Action issued Oct. 12, 2010 in corresponding Chinese Patent Application No. 2007800322262.4; 8 pages. cited by applicant.
International Search Report dated Jan. 17, 2011 for corresponding PCT Application No. PCT/US2008/004578; 8 pages. cited by applicant.
Herein disclosed is a centrifugally cast pole having a substantially uniform wall thickness along the long axis of the pole. During centrifugal casting, molten metal is poured inside a rotating, tapered mold. As chilled liquid is poured over the outside of the rotating mold, the metal forms, or paints, to the contour of the mold interior creating a metal pole. By precisely controlling casting gyrations such as the spin, travel, pitch, and yaw of the rotating mold and the calibration and physical mechanisms of the casting machine, hollow, tapered, tubular metal poles are produced with previously unknown uniformity of wall thickness. The controlling principles, designs, and mechanisms of this centrifugal casting method enable wall uniformity to extremely high tolerances. By extension, the ability to precisely control the metal volume painted inside the mold allows, as a design choice, wall thickness variation in any embodiment if so desired.
What is claimed is:
1. A centrifugally cast, hollow pole comprising: an elongated, hollow, conically tapered pole member which is formed by centrifugal casting so as to have a substantiallyuniform wall thickness throughout the long axis of said pole member, said pole member comprising a plurality of asymmetric pimples extending away therefrom, that is formed by centrifugal casting.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, said pole member having a variable outside cross-sectional dimension that varies perpendicularly to said pole member's long axis.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, said pole member having a first end and a second end, said first end having an end cap.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, said pole member having a first end and a second end, said second end being flanged.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, said pole member having a first end and a second end, said first end having a slip joint with an internal cross-sectional dimension sufficient to allow said first end of said pole member to slidably receive thesecond end of another said pole member.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is manufactured from a castable material.
7. The apparatus of claim 6, said castable material is selected from the group comprised of ductile iron, cast iron, steel or aluminum.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, said pole member including a panel to allow access to the hollow interior of said pole member.
9. A centrifugally cast, hollow pole comprising: an elongated, hollow, conically tapered pole member which is formed by centrifugal casting so as to have a substantially uniform wall thickness throughout the long axis of said pole member, saidpole member comprising an outer surface comprising a plurality of pimples extending away therefrom, said plurality of pimples are formed during the centrifugal casting of said member.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to hollow structural members and more specifically to hollow utility poles having tapered external dimensions and substantially uniform wall thickness.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The geometric shape of tapered poles in high stress, high lateral-force environments typically encountered in the utility industry inherently provides the greatest cross-sectional strength at or near the base of the pole where reactive forcestend to combine and converge.
Problems associated with the use of wooden poles within the utility industry are numerous and well documented. These problems include ground line decay, the tendency of wooden poles to bend or arc under high lateral forces (thereby requiringthe use of guying cables, anchors and other auxiliary hardware), deterioration caused by birds and other animals, vibration damage to attached hardware and fixtures, shortages of suitable trees for producing large poles, and high breakage rate due tonatural and manmade forces. Additionally, wooden poles as a general rule must be replaced after approximately 20-30 years of service. Of particular note, replacement and disposal of wooden poles is a mounting, exorbitant liability for companies,especially when these poles cannot be incinerated due to regulatory mandates. Further, some utility companies have resorted to wrapping their wooden poles in wire mesh to prevent damage to the poles by birds and other animals.
Other companies have resorted to using hollow concrete poles, particularly with regard to high voltage electric transmission systems, in order to overcome some of the difficulties associated with wooden poles. Concrete utility poles, however,are expensive to produce, are very heavy and require special heavy-duty equipment to load, transport, unload and install. Further, due to strength requirements, concrete poles are usually solid at the top, where the pole has its smallest diameter. Moreover, field modifications of concrete poles are generally very time consuming, cumbersome and thus very costly.
Steel utility poles are currently available in the market. Steel poles are typically produced by cutting thin and malleable steel plates and forming the plates, using metal brakes and other hot and/or cold metal shaping methods, into twomulti-sided halves which are then welded together. Such poles are quite expensive to produce and, as a consequence of the thin walls necessary to form them, result in poles having relatively large base diameters in order to achieve the necessarystrength to be used in high stress, high lateral-force situations such as those subject to utility poles. Further, wall thickness can be varied only sectionally, if at all.
Aluminum alloy utility poles are also available. However, these poles are generally appropriate for low stress, single-use application, such as highway lighting. Further, aluminum poles are not currently formed by centrifugal casting methodsand are typically produced by hot or cold metal-shaping methods. Moreover, aluminum poles do not have the necessary qualities or strength to be used in high lateral-force environments, such as those to which utility poles are subjected.
Ductile iron has characteristics which are ideal for use in the utility pole environment. For example, ductile iron has a superior strength/weight ratio, is machineable, resilient (as opposed to brittle), has favorable damping properties, isrust proof and is cheaper than aluminum and concrete. Therefore, if centrifugally cast into geometric shapes necessary for utility pole applications, ductile iron would provide a virtually maintenance free, extremely long life (many 100+ year oldductile iron water mains are still in use), low cost utility pole which effectively overcomes the problems and difficulties associated with other utility poles as discussed hereinabove.
Centrifugal casting offers additional benefits over alternative production techniques such as metal forming. For instance, centrifugal casting produces a seamless pole, which ensures overall strength in high stress, high lateral-forceenvironments. Furthermore, centrifugal casting allows a large volume of poles to be produced inexpensively through a mechanized process involving little human labor. Since long, seamless sections can be cast in a single pass, subsequent joiningprocedures during manufacture or field installation are reduced or eliminated. Also, centrifugal casting produces a much more precise pole than that created through metal forming, and is capable of producing poles within tolerances of 0.001 mm. Insummary, centrifugal casting produces stronger, less labor-intensive poles that are more easily mass produced for a wider variety of applications.
Prior to the present invention, centrifugal casting of tapered metal utility poles (including ductile iron) has been limited by the casting technology. Single-speed casting methods (such as that disclosed in Applicant's prior U.S. Pat. No.5,784,851) prevented the metal infusion from dispersing properly such that the amount painted on the inside of the mold as it spins and travels can be deposited end-to-end uniformly to high tolerances (0.001 mm.). This has meant that centrifugal castingof tapered poles was only slightly more versatile than metal rolling, though there are other advantages mentioned hereinabove. The present invention overcomes this limitation by introducing a variable-speed, variable-infusion casting method, whereby themetal-painting is precisely controlled by increasing or decreasing the metal pouring rate and the spin speed of the mold. Depending upon the desired specifications, poles can be formed with walls that are thick at bottom and thin at top, that vary inthickness at specified points, or that are substantially uniform in wall thickness along the long axis of the pole.
Further, the present invention allows production of poles that fulfill specific application requirements. For example, while some applications require variable thicknesses (thin at the top, thick at the ground line to resist line loads andcorrosion), other applications may require uniform thickness for maximized structural support. The present invention also fulfills applications that require extreme or variable heights, in that the poles may be cast with slip-jointed pole sections,whereby the tapered section of one pole can be secured into the butt end of another pole to reach specified effective pole lengths. Additionally, special applications may require further enhancement of the pole during or post-casting including, but notlimited to, wind-resistant texturing, mount flanges, hardware and fixture access holes or panels, and top-end caps.
In view of the foregoing, the present invention relates to a centrifugally cast hollow pole having a wall thickness which is substantially uniform along the long axis of the pole.
In one embodiment, a conically tubular pole having tapered external dimensions and a substantially uniform wall thickness along the long axis of the pole is produced via centrifugal casting, whereby molten metal is poured inside a rotating,tapered mold. As chilled liquid is poured over the outside of the rotating mold, the metal forms, or paints, to the contour of the mold interior creating a metal pole. By precisely controlling casting gyrations such as the spin, travel, pitch, and yawof the rotating mold and the calibration and physical mechanisms of the casting machine, hollow, tapered, tubular metal poles are produced with previously unknown uniformity of wall thickness. The controlling principles, designs, and mechanisms of thiscentrifugal casting method enable wall uniformity to extremely high tolerances. By extension, the ability to precisely control the metal volume painted inside the mold allows, as a design choice, wall thickness variation in any embodiment if so desired.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a hollow, tapered pole which is easy and economical to produce having a wall thickness that is substantially uniform along the length of the pole. The ability of this new method to produceuniform wall thicknesses is especially important in applications where lateral forces can cause disastrous utility pole failure, such as by hurricane-force winds.
Another important advantage of the present invention is the centrifugal casting of poles utilizing any molten materials such as ductile iron, steel, aluminum, or castable composite material, thereby rendering the pole virtually maintenance freeand impervious to ground line decay, fungus, humidity, animal damage and other causes of deterioration.
A further advantage of the present invention is that a pole centrifugally cast of ductile iron would be comparatively lightweight, would have the physical strength of mild steel with the long life expectancy of gray cast iron, would be virtuallyunbreakable in ordinary service and would be 100% salvageable.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that a pole centrifugally cast of ductile iron would offer the greatest possible margin of safety against service failure due to ground movement and beam stresses and would provide increasedresistance to breakage caused by handling, shipping and installation.
An important advantage of the present invention is that molds can be produced by welding, flanging or threading shorter sections together into a single molding tube.
The invention is particularly advantageous in that a pole centrifugally cast can be direct buried or may be flanged for attachment to poured or preformed foundations.
A further advantage of the present invention is that the hollow design of a centrifugally cast pole allows for internal wiring of fixtures and other attachments to said pole.
An important improvement to the present invention is the provision of a texturing process during casting that augments the strength of the pole. A mold with a textured interior wall surface may be utilized, thereby producing a final productwith a pimpled exterior surface. The resulting pimpled pole benefits through improved wind resistance in whatever embodiment and field of use.
To enhance extreme height/extreme stress applications, the pole may also be cast in such a way that the wall thickness near the butt of the pole is sufficient to accommodate the formation, during the casting operation, of a slip joint havinginternal cross-sectional dimensions sufficient to allow the pole to slidably receive the top portion of another centrifugally cast pole whereby providing for virtually unlimited pole extensions.
Additionally, an end cap can be designed for field installation to protect all internal hardware.
The present invention also addresses the post-cast annealing process in a new way. This new method begins during casting, whereby mold-induced flanging of the large-diameter end of the tapered pole becomes, in effect, a control-point forbearing the pole through the annealing process. The flange is simply a larger based circle, or ring, cast at the pole's large-diameter end. Once the pole is removed from the mold, this flanged ring is engaged by a control rail such that the pole can berun through a straight annealing furnace. As the rail engages the running ring, the tapered pole is prevented from inadvertently sliding or rolling from the conveyance as the pusher chains engage and move the pole through the furnace. This ring alsoallows the pole to be placed inside of a straight pipe which rolls through the annealing furnace.
Lastly, it is noteworthy that the present invention is not limited to use in the utility pole field. Rather, the present invention may be advantageous wherever a structural pole member is needed. For instance, the present invention could beused as a tapered support piling. The tapered shape of the piling would impart the necessary load capacity while minimizing the piling's embedment in the bearing stratum. The tapered shape would also require less concrete volume to fill than atraditional cylindrical piling. Further, the piling could be pimpled on its surface to enhance the load bearing capacity of the piling. Finally, ductile iron would be an ideal choice for pilings because of its compressive strength and corrosionresistance.
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of preferred embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which reference charactersrefer to the same parts throughout the various views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.
FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention showing the invention in a direct burial configuration.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the invention in a flanged, based or foundation-mounted configuration.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the invention, partially sectioned, showing the slip joint design of the invention used for extended height.
FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic view of a typical centrifugal casting machine being used to cast an embodiment of the invention. Also shown, in partial longitudinal section is the tapered mold.
FIG. 5 illustrates the use of the running ring and the third rail being used to control the tapered pole as it rolls through an annealing furnace.
FIG. 6 shows the effective use of a dimpled surface to create turbulence, thereby reducing wind loading on the pole during high wind conditions.
FIG. 7 shows the procedure required to produce a long tapered mold, which is machined inside.
FIG. 1 shows a hollow, centrifugally cast, utility pole 1 in a direct burial configuration according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 shows the invention in a pedestal or foundation-mounted configuration according to a secondembodiment of the invention. The pole 1 of FIGS. 1 and 2 has been centrifugally cast in a manner which imparts a tapered shape to the external linear dimensions of the pole 1 from pole butt 2 to pole top 3 as shown. The tapered shape of the pole 1gives the pole 1 added strength and also saves raw materials during the casting operation. The embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2 further comprise a pole cap 4 and pre-drilled or field modified holes 5 for attachment of typical utility pole hardware andfixtures. Also shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1 is an access panel 6. Said panel 6 is located near the bottom interior or core 7 of the pole 1 in situations where internal hardware such as cables or wires have been installed within said hollow core 7. The centrifugal casting of the tapered pole 1 provides for the controlled wall thickness 8 along the entire length of the pole 1 whereby the wall thickness imparted to the pole 1 is controlled by design from pole top 3 to pole butt 2. This controlledwall thickness 8 provides greater design flexibility and strength to the pole 1.
FIG. 2 shows the pole 1 with a flange 9 at its butt 2 to enable the pole 1 to be mounted and secured to a foundation 10 or other pedestal-type apparatus. In this embodiment, the pole 1 is shown secured to the foundation 10 by a plurality ofbolts 11 and nuts 12.
FIG. 3 shows the press-fit, slip-joint 13 configuration of the invention used to interconnect two or more cast pole 1 sections for extended height. The slip-joint 13 comprises a tapered, centrifugally cast, utility pole 1, according to theinvention, wherein the internal core 7 diameter of the pole 1, beginning at the butt 2 of the pole 1 and extending internally linearly along a portion of the length of the pole 1, has been cast to have internal dimensions which allow the butt 2 of thepole 1 to slidably engage the top portion 3A of another centrifugally cast tapered pole 1A. Such interconnection provides for virtually unlimited extensions of pole 1 height.
FIG. 4 shows a typical centrifugal casting machine 14 being used to cast an embodiment of the invention. An internally tapered mold 15 is similar to conventional centrifugal casting molds with the exception of the internal linear dimensions ofthe mold 15 as shown in the longitudinal cross-section of the mold 15 is generally circular in form, however, the internal surface of the mold 15 could be modified to produce tapered poles having multisided dimensions such as poles with generally squareor polygonal cross-sections. In the preferred embodiment of pole 1, an internally tapered chill-type mold 15, is used to impart a tapered external shape to the pole 1. Depending on the particular application and strength required of the pole 1, theoverall wall thickness 8 (FIGS. 1 and 2) of the pole 1 may be varied during the casting operation by the pouring rate of material 16 allowed to enter the centrifugal casting mold 15 and by varying the RPM of the motor 17 also by the travel speed of themachine 18.
Also shown in FIG. 4 is a core mold 19 used to form the slip-joint 13 (FIG. 3) of the invention during the centrifugal casting process. When desired, said core mold 19 is inserted into the mold 15 at the butt 2 (FIGS. 1 and 2) of the pole 1being centrifugally cast. When present during the centrifugal casting operation, the core mold 19 causes the core 7 (FIGS. 1 and 2) diameter of the cast pole 1 to be uniformly controlled along the length of said core mold 19. The core 7 (FIGS. 1 and 2)diameter formed by the use of said core mold 19 during the centrifugal casting process is sufficient to enable the butt 2 (FIGS. 1 and 2) of the pole 1 after casting to slidably engage the top portion 3A (FIG. 3) of another centrifugally cast pole 1A(FIG. 3).
FIG. 5 shows tapered pole 1 as it is pushed through the annealing furnace by pusher chains 20 and 21 along running rails 22, 23 and 24. As tapered pole 1 begins to travels in a circular path along running rails 22, 23 and 24, running ring 25engages the third running rail 24, thereby allowing the tapered pole 1 to run essentially straight through an annealing furnace. The running ring 25 also allows for tapered pole 1 to be inserted into a conventional round pipe and carried thru anannealing furnace.
FIG. 6 shows texture (pimples) 26, which are cast into the surface of the pole's exterior during the manufacturing process. These pimples 26 are effective in reducing wind resistance on the face of the pole.
FIG. 7 illustrates one method of producing a tapered mold 15. The tapered mold 15 is made by matching various short tapered tubes 27, 28, 29, and 30 that have been machined prior to being welded into one long section, eliminating the need tobore long tapered I.D. holes.
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various alterations in form, detail and construction may be made thereinwithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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3. Boil the brown lentils tender. Then boil your oat with 1 dl of water and mix together with the lentils (the oat makes it all stick together). Use a hand-mixer to make it a puree. Add smoked pepper, cumin and cilantro to get the right edgy taste. Make small panckakes and fry in olive oil in a pan.
4. Chop the red onion in rings and fry them light brown in some olive oil.
5. When the mushrooms are done they will be filled with water. Empty them and fill them with shredded cheese. Then layer the onion-rings, salad leaves, lentil-burger, carrot puree and then the mushroom on top. Voila! You just made yourself a mushroom-burger.
Enjoy your dinner guys and have a great weekend!


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Mannies.com is the creation of 2 sisters, Linda and Brenda Hockstein. While working full-time trying to juggle parenthood, families and household chores, the sisters brainstormed how to manage it all. At the same time, Brenda's babysitter was leaving for college and she needed to find someone new.
Her babysitter suggested "what about my brother, Jeffrey…he's great with kids." Brenda gave him a try and by the time Brenda got home, Jeffrey had transformed her house into a mini-adventure land filled with forts and railroad tracks. Brenda wondered, "Why isn't a male babysitter an option for all households?" As a single parent raising two boys, Linda immediately saw the advantages of a positive male role model.
What began as child care only, has evolved into providing services for families across the board. Mannies is committed to creating jobs for men while knocking down gender stereotypes.
With increasing schedule demands, families need an extra hand. Seniors depend upon assistance. Children benefit from tutors. Homes need remodeling. Cars break down. Computers get viruses. Specially challenged individuals require support. Dogs crave attention.
Brenda and Linda are two of five sisters who have always been very close. They are raising their sons down the street from one another. It is wonderful to add business partners to their list by connecting families with Mannies.
Mannies will continue to evolve as the needs of its clients and Mannies expand. Our mission is to "match the unique skills of men with the unique needs of families." Society is much different today with the increase of single parent households and working parent households. Things as simple as dropping your children off a multiple activities can be a schedule-buster, yet the growth of domestic Mannies is addressing this unique need.
"I know first-hand the stress of trying to balance work, family time and maintaining a home. It is a privilege and a responsibility to help families ease this pressure by connecting them with quality Mannies."
— Brenda Hockstein
"As a single mother of two boys and the sole provider of my household, I place a tremendous priority on knowing my children are cared for by wonderful, responsible Mannies. Now we make that possible for families across the country."
— Linda Hockstein


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SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors' premium alloy offerings.
With similar geometry to the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position.
Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control
CAAD Optimo Disc frames were designed specifically around the advantages of disc brakes. With better modulation and control, discs don't just offer more stopping power, they offer BETTER stopping power.


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Central Colorado Title and its owners are active members in the American Land Title Association, the Land Title Association of Colorado, the Salida Chamber of Commerce, the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, the Leadville Chamber of Commerce, and the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation. Central Colorado Title & Escrow is also proud to participate as an affiliate member of the REALTORS of Central Colorado (ROCC).
We are honored to support these wonderful causes, and encourage our valued clients and customers to learn more about these great contributors to our community:
- Art of the Rockies Association
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County
- Chaffee County Crime Stoppers
- Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation
- Chaffee County Fair
- Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity
- Christmas Mountain
- Collegiate Peaks Anglers
- Family and Youth Initiatives
- Friends of the Steamplant
- Guidestone Colorado
- Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation
- Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas
- Mountain Wine Festival
- Realtors of Central Colorado
- Salida Art Walk
- Shavano Academic Booster Club
- Shrine Cares Fund
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Three scientists from the Perimeter Institute submitted a new idea for this, what could be the catalyst for the big explosion. From within their perspective, that, which we call the big explosion, could be a 3D "mirage" of a reducing star in another Universe, which is significantly different from ours.
The conventional view is that the big explosion was started by the singularity – an infinitely tightly and hot state of space-time, where the standard laws of physics do not act.
The problem, according to the authors, is that the theory about the big explosion implies that our relatively clear, standard and predictable Universe was born from a singularity, which is being denied by the laws of physics. It sounds unreal.
So, they say, that there is something else. May be our Universe has never been singular.


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Like the movies, but hate the concession prices?
Lauren Creech
Staff Writer
Are you a fan of Birchwood Cinemas or Krafft 8? Are the concession stand prices putting a hole in your pocket? There are ways to fill your appetite without starving your wallet.
Krafft 8 allows anyone to receive a frequent moviegoer card. With this card you receive one point for every ticket bought that is over $3. These points can be used to redeem free concession items at their concession stand. If you don't have enough points, don't worry. Hand your card to the staff member and you will instantly receive a discount on popcorn combos every time you go. For example, a large popcorn combo normally costing around $9 will be $3.75 plus tax. Sign up for a frequent moviegoer card at the Goodrich Quality Theaters' website.
Birchwood Cinemas has a bucket available for $10 that you can bring back every time you go to their theater. Their charge to refill the bucket is $2.50. Their most valuable combo is their couple's combo consisting of two large drinks and large popcorn for $13.
You won't waste nearly as much money at the movies if you choose one of these options. Look for ways to save. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The staff is happy to help and you'll have more money in your pocket.


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Okay… so they've been engaged for a while now.. BUT… last week I finally got a chance to meet them and do an AWESOMELY fun engagement shoot around the island… we met at the coffee shop… I handed them my tandem bike … and away we went..
It seriously may have been the most fun I have ever had with an engagement shoot. We biked up around Mission Point (where their wedding will be in August), up the East Bluff, around the fort, on the dock… soooo much fun. A tour of the island on the back of a tandem… I had such a blast (I think they did too)… excpet of course when we decided to bike up Mission hill… pheeewww… this girl needs to get her bike legs back.
I really hope to do a lot more engagement shoots on the island… it is such a great way to get compfortable with the camera, see the island from a different view, and get pics in a completely relaxed environment!! …
**In fact… I am going to offer $100 off any engagement (casual couples shoot if happens after the wedding), for any couple that already has a package with me.. just send me an email.**
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What Eye Creams Do We Recommend for Dark Circles?
June 6, 2018
When you look in the mirror each morning, it's one of the first things you notice: dark, deep circles and bags under your eyes. You feel rested, but you don't look like it. All day long, everyone asks you if you had a late night or feel tired. You've decided that it's time to pay … Read post


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any artificial or natural substance having similar properties and composition, as fused borax, obsidian, or the like
something made of such a substance, as a windowpane
a tumbler or other comparatively tall, handleless drinking container
glasses, Also called eyeglasses
a device to compensate for defective vision or to protect the eyes from light, dust, and the like, consisting usually of two glass or plastic lenses set in a frame that includes a nosepiece for resting on the bridge of the nose and two sidepieces extending over or around the ears (usually used with pair of)
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things made of glass, collectively; glassware:They used to collect old glass
a glassful
a lens, especially one used as a magnifying glass
a spyglass
As adjective
made of glass:a glass tray
furnished or fitted with panes of glass; glazed
As verb (used with object)
to fit with panes of glass
cover with or encase in glass
to coat or cover with fiberglass:to glass the hull of a boat
to scan with a spyglass or other optical instrument
to reflect:Trees glassed themselves in the lake
As noun
a movable, usually solid, barrier for opening and closing an entranceway, cupboard, cabinet, or the like, commonly turning on hinges or sliding in grooves
a doorway:to go through the door
the building, house, etc
, to which a door belongs:My friend lives two doors down the street
any means of approach, admittance, or access:the doors to learning
any gateway marking an entrance or exit from one place or state to another:at heaven's door
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lay at someone's door, to hold someone accountable for; blame; impute
leave the door open, to allow the possibility of accommodation or change; be open to reconsideration:The boss rejected our idea but left the door open for discussing it again next year
lie at someone's door, to be the responsibility of; be imputable to:One's mistakes often lie at one's own door
show someone the door, to request or order someone to leave; dismiss:She resented his remark and showed him the door
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a projecting part, usually rounded, forming the handle of a door, drawer, or the like
a rounded lump or protuberance on the surface or at the end of something, as a knot on a tree trunk
an ornamental boss, as of carved work
a rounded hill, mountain, or elevation on a ridge
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Hello, all! Today we continue our trek through the highs and lows of the Summer 2015 movie season with two very different offerings from Disney and the highest-grossing film of the year (at least until The Force Awakens comes out).
Tomorrowland is a troubled and fascinating mess of a film. The would-be Disney tentpole is the second live-action film from former Pixar director Brad Bird following Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and unfortunately it's the director's first major misstep.
Since I've already written about this film I'll get a little more personal here. I wanted to like Tomorrowland. I really did. I find the real-life Tomorrowlands in Disney parks around the world to be interesting, problematic and thematically complicated in a way I find stimulating, but Tomorrowland the film mostly finds itself just being problematic. The film feels like a lot of what is wrong with Hollywood tentpole filmmaking today- it's obvious that what we're seeing on-screen is not what the filmmaking team originally intended to present. It's weird, a bit aimless and thematically vacant. Tomorrowland makes no sense: we spend the first two acts kicking tires on a silly chase until we get to Tomorrowland, and then the third act, the payoff, is mush. George Clooney fights a few robots, he ends up on a beach for some reason, Hugh Laurie delivers an angry monologue about pessimism that makes no sense – what?
It's hard to write about Tomorrowland because it's a bad film with such good intentions and I want to defend it, but at the end of the day it's impossible to avoid the objective fact that it's bad. When was the last time you heard anyone talk about it? Almost as soon as it was released, Tomorrowland disappeared from our public consciousness. Maybe it's better that way.
Until Star Wars: The Force Awakens comes out, Jurassic World holds the record for the most successful box-office opening in history. Why?
Objectively, I know. Dinosaurs. Jurassic Park is a great movie. Everyone born in the 90's has seen it at least 10 times. Yes. Jurassic World is a different, and in pretty much all ways, inferior movie. It's a product, it has the word "Jurassic" in its name. It's not much of a movie.
I can fully acknowledge that I'm not a font of knowledge or the most concise voice when it comes to feminism in pop culture, but after Fury Road and Inside Out, Bryce Dallas Howard's female protagonist in the film feels downright regressive. She's an uptight workaholic who eventually sees the value in cherishing her family, a story arc that's never been tackled before. And the issue of running in heels, something that has, I'll grant, been beaten to death, still bothers me. Wisely, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation solves this issue in one shot with a line of dialogue where Rebecca Ferguson's character asks Tom Cruise to hang on to her heels while she does something ridiculous. In Jurassic World, there's a close-up of her heeled shoes as Bryce Dallas Howard outruns a freaking T-Rex. Is this fetishism or just ignorance?
Perhaps all this is overthinking things, but I don't really think so. I've been criticized for hating on Jurassic World, but I wonder: why do we forgive Jurassic World for being stupid just because it has dinosaurs? It's a stupid movie. We don't have to settle for this.
If it wasn't for Mad Max: Fury Road being the best studio summer film in years, I'd be campaigning even harder for Inside Out. It's fantastic. Pixar has too big and too varied a filmography to lightly assign superlatives, but it's already clear that Inside Out is one of the studio's best films. Considering that Pixar films are almost universally better than 95% of stuff out there, that's saying something.
Inside Out is important. In the span of time since the film came out, it's been almost universally celebrated by critics and filmgoers, but it's also been embraced by the mental health community. Even though it may not be scientifically accurate, Inside Out does an incredible job of visualizing a typical journey to emotional maturity. At the beginning of the film, we're introduced to Riley: a fairly typical 11-year-old girl at an emotional crossroads in her life. Her family has uprooted and moved to San Francisco: unlike most films, Inside Out depicts the city as cold, weird and alienating, a severe departure from most films that present it as some sort of scenic utopian fairyland. Riley struggles with issues that any of us have experienced in our pre-pubescent days: identity, belonging, our relationship with our parents (if we're lucky). The film plots her path to maturity and emotional growth and the understanding that memories, and the emotions tied to them, are complex and not necessarily easy to define emotionally. The climax of the movie is her arriving at the realization that memories can be both happy and sad for different reasons. Over the past few years, Pixar's films have tackled a lot of different topics about turning into an adult: Up explored loss, Brave tackled the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters and Monsters University told kids it's OK to fail sometimes. Inside Out tells kids there's a greater delineation in our perception of events than just "happy" or "sad." It even leaves this up to interpretation: is the moment of Riley's team propping her up while she wallows in her failure sad, because she failed, or happy, because her teammates supported her anyway? Inside Out splits the difference and makes you decide for yourself. I don't think this is a cop-out, real-life emotional decisions are not easy and the answers to these questions of happiness versus sadness don't have an easy answer. The best thing I can say about Inside Out is that I wish I saw it when I was 11, it might have made me a more complete and emotionally nuanced person. See Inside Out. It's never to late to understand yourself, and the film provides a fascinating perspective on our emotional selves.
That's all for now, but there's more to come. Thanks for reading and for your patience, stay tuned.


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Healthy, undamaged curls and rich color are on deck for you thanks to three powerful, nourishing oils and one amazing butter. Finding their way into new semi-permanent hair color formulations by NaturallyCurly reader's favorite Bigen, these individual oils on their own pack a punch:
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Modular ontology development and maintenance
Primary supervisor
Additional information
- Which Kind of Module Should I Extract?
- Supervisor's Webpage
- The Modular Structure of an Ontology: Atomic Decomposition.
Contact admissions office
Other projects with the same supervisor
- Definitions in Ontologies
- Model-driven interaction with ontologies.
- From Ontology to Visual Scene Understanding
- Semantic Reading
- Competition Funded Project (Students Worldwide)
This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. Applications for this project are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full department and project details for further information.
Project description
Ontologies are used in bio-health, e-science, and Semantic Web applications to capture the meaning of terms. Designing ontologies is a non-trivial task that requires sophisticated tool support. Ontology languages are based on (Description) Logics, and thus this tool support can and must take into account the underlying semantics of an ontology. Recently, various notions of ontology modules have been developed, and algorithms for extracting modules from ontologies have been designed. Clearly, this implies that one should now try to support modular design and re-use of ontologies, and exploit modules for various other ontology engineering tasks such as reasoning, visualisation, analysis, etc. The aim of this PhD project is to analyse the different notions of modularity in ontologies, develop tool support for modular ontology engineering, and investigate the suitability of modularity for various ontology engineering tasks.
Requirements: knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) first order and description logic, logic-based knowledge representation, ontologies; standard software development skills.


text: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Edgar Mittelholzer's birth, this wide-ranging collection assembles recent essays on Mittelholzer as a pioneering Caribbean modernist, critical overviews of his published works throughout the past 50 years, and the reflections of his contemporaries such as Frank Collymore, George Lamming, and A. J. Seymour. Biographical accounts of the author's conflicted lifeincluding one by Mittelholzer's widow, Jacqueline Wardprovide an important background to the literature. Arguing for the continuing relevance of his fiction and its place in the Caribbean canon, this comprehensive compilation presents a rewarding exploration of the novelist's life and literary achievement.


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I am still very keen to explore how a device like the Asus EP121 could work as a mobile computer platform and as a sketching/drawing/doodling/markup/graphics tool. I am working with suppliers on getting one for us to try, though HN may end up being simplest.
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Shaina NC & Manish Malhotra to support Cancer Patients Aid Association
What? : Caring with Style
When? : 19th June
Where? : Inter Continental The Lalit Mumbai, Sahara Airport
Pidilite Industries built a bond with Cancer patients Aid Association to host the sixth annual "Caring with Style" Fashion show.
This is a part of ongoing commitment of pidilite to support children suffering from cancer. The glamorous fashion show saw a lavish mix of celebs from the film fraternity, prominent industrialists and achievers from different walks of life sashaying down the ramp in Shaina N C and Manish Malhotra creations.
The ever gorgeous Kajol Devgan graced the occasion as chief guest and the live presence Neeta Ambani and Vivek Oberoi (Brand ambassador of CPAA) as special guests of the evening.
Pidilite, a market leader in consumer and specialty chemicals in India and known for its brands like Fevicol, MSeal, Fevikwik, in association with CPAA organized the "Caring with Style" show to acknowledge the brilliant achievements of these 70 men and women for their selfless contribution to the society.
The event lived up to its reputation of much glam and style with the swish set of the society rubbing shoulders to raise funds for a noble cause. A proud Shaina NC said "I am overwhelmed with theimmeasurable support children suffering from cancer have got today. A heart filled thanks to Pidilite Industries and everyone who is present for the cause, I would like to give special thanks to the person sitting silently in audience MR.PAREKH (Chairman of Pidilite) without whom the event would not a success." Manish Malhotra, added, "For 6 years the label has been primarily into Indian contemporary evening wear, this year we've have taken it upon ourselves to promote Indian traditional crafts such as Chikankari and Kashmiri. It gives me immense pleasure to be part of this worthy cause which not only raises funds for children afflicted with cancer but also, celebrates fashion."
The outfit designed especially for Indian woman, which gives a traditional look .Apart from the cause the glamour was highly maintained in the atmosphere. The collection will be launched on 20th June at kalagoda.
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Meet the Team
Our Business Staff
Jane, R.D.H., BA
Office Manager
It's always been important to me to make a difference in people's lives. I love getting to know our patients and working with our doctors and team to provide a warm, inviting environment for them. As the office manager, I supervise our staff, schedule doctors and hygienists, and handle payroll. I also oversee bookkeeping, billing, collections, and marketing for the practice. Working with patients, I present and review treatment plans and financial options. I hold an associate's degree in dental hygiene and a bachelor's in psychology.
My time off is spent with great friends. I enjoy interior decorating, music, movies, and relaxing with my cat, Beeker.
Insurance Coordinator
I am happy to help patients understand their insurance and financial options, so they can achieve all their dental health goals. I verify coverage and submit, appeal, and process insurance claims, payments, and adjustments. This means patients don't need to worry about the paperwork! I also help patients schedule visits and answer questions about care. I, and the rest of our team, are here to help and do so with a smile.
I'm happily married to my high-school sweetheart, Rich. We enjoy spending time with our three adult children and growing family.
Our Hygienists
Joanna, R.D.H., BS
Dental Hygienist
I love my patients. They are an extension of my family and I look forward to their visits as a time to catch up with a friend. Coming to the office doesn't feel like a job to me! I work one-to-one with patients: examining their mouths for signs of dental disease and cleaning their teeth. I truly enjoy teaching patients about their unique dental concerns and how to improve their home care. I want people to have healthy smiles for life!
All of my free time is spent with my spouse of almost 20 years, two children, and two dogs. I enjoy supporting their activities along with reading and advancing my dental education.
Lora, R.D.H., AAS
Dental Hygienist
I enjoy meeting people and building relationships with them. It's a great feeling to help a person take control of their oral health and develop a healthy, clean smile they love to share! I examine patients' mouths, take X-rays, and provide thorough and gentle cleanings. Much of my time with a patient is spent teaching them about their mouth. I want patients to understand why it's important to care for their dental health and give them the tools to keep their smile healthy!
As a cancer survivor, I spend a lot of my personal time volunteering to help our community. I also enjoy cooking and gardening.
Michele, R.D.H., AAS
Dental Hygienist
I love getting to know my patients and helping them keep their mouths and bodies healthy throughout their lives. There's a strong connection between oral and overall health; I want my patients to have the best of both! I assess a patient's mouth, and look for signs of disease. I also provide detailed, gentle cleanings to remove deposits and buildup. My focus is on teaching patients how to take control of their smile's health and make positive changes in home care.
My best friend John and I have been married for more than 30 years. We love traveling and exercising. We also love the beach, riding John's Harley, and relaxing in our yard.
Stefanie, R.D,H., BS, MS
Dental Hygienist
I spend my days helping people to be healthier. I can't imagine anything more rewarding! It's a great feeling to watch a person move from an unhealthy mouth to a healthy, beautiful smile, and to play a role in making it happen. While I'm cleaning a patient's teeth and providing preventive and maintenance care, I teach them about their mouth. We talk about home care, nutrition, and developing good habits. I want people to have a lifetime of healthy smiles!
When I'm not at Princeton Dental, I enjoy relaxing at home with my husband Nick and my cat. I also teach biology.
Our Assistants
Registered Dental Assistant
I look forward to talking and laughing with our patients. We serve an amazing community, and I learn a lot from our conversations. I seat patients and explain what will happen during their visit. Working chairside, I assist the doctor while making sure our patient is comfortable. When we're done, I offer home care instructions and make sure our patient is pleased with their visit. I love working with a great team and helping people smile!
Away from the office, I spend time with my husband and our four cats. My favorite place to relax is at the beach.
Registered Dental Assistant
I enjoy working in a positive, happy office, and helping our patients reach their oral health goals. It's fun to get to know people while I prepare them to see the doctor. During procedures, I work chairside. I make sure the doctors have everything needed and act as a second pair of hands for them. At the same time, I talk with our patient about what we're doing and check that they're comfortable and relaxed.
When I'm not at Princeton Dental, I love spending time with my spouse and three beautiful children. We love traveling!
Dental Assistant
I like meeting new people, strengthening existing friendships, and making sure everyone has a stress-free visit. Our doctors, hygienists, and team members are patient-focused and work hard to make sure patients receive the best care. I provide chairside assistance, and support the doctor while talking with the patient about the procedure and checking that they're comfortable. It makes me feel great when patients leave our office happy!
I recently married the love of my life, James. We share our home with our two dogs, Titan and Zeek.


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When I decide to book a holiday, like most travellers I will spend a fair bit of time researching where I´d like to go and looking for a holiday that´s "just right". During this research phase I am likely to spend several hours clicking in and out of different holiday property ads online, because in 85% of cases I probably wont look past the first thing I see on the page – if the property doesn't grab my attention in the first 10 seconds then I will just move on to the next. Read more →


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We left out of JFK at 6:45pm, made out way to LA, had an hour lay over and then a 13hr flight to Brisbane. (Pronounced Briz_bin, apparently they don't like sounding out the letter "r" here) We got a lot of free alcohol on the flight which was a big plus; flying Quantas was really awesome, big seats.
After the 13 hr flight into Brisbane, we rushed to catch another flight via Virgin to Cairns (pronounced Cans) Upon arrival we were welcomed by a Monsoon.
After we got our bags, we bought the first bus leaving the airport, which happened to took us into city center. When we got into the center of town we walked up to the first travel agency we saw. Had them book us a hostel for 17$ a night and made our way from there.
TRAVELERS NOTE: do not go into the travel agency's that are close to the bus stop. If you walk a couple of blocks down, you'll find better deals.
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Their money is pretty sweet: it's made of plastic so it's water proof & it doesn't crease when you fold it.
It's also see through in parts to prevent counterfeiting.
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Give your wife support where needed
Dear Agony Aunt,
My wife is going through menopause and is pretty difficult to contend with. I've done research and she seems to be way worse than most women report.
She refuses to see her doctor or naturopath or anybody for advice or something to make the journey easier. I'm a good and patient man but I feel like running away from home. Any advice please?
Agony Aunt
This is quite often a very difficult time for couples. Your wife needs to talk to somebody and see what her options are. Nobody should suffer unnecessarily.
Try to make her see reason or enlist one of her lady friends to assist you. Be gentle, this can be quite a confusing and emotional time. Ensure she knows that you love her and that you are beside her all the way.
Boys Club
This appears to be normal practice for some women. Get ready for years of hell!


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Book Review: The Grand Weaver by Ravi Zacharias
Review by Emily King
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As unique individuals, each of our lives is woven, as the author puts it, like an elegant Indian wedding sari. The pattern is known solely by the weaver who holds the threads in his hands. Only when all six yards of the garment have been finished is the superb craftsmanship of the weaver displayed. In The Grand Weaver, Zacharias explains how God works His purpose and plan into each of our lives. With thoughtfulness and insight, the author explores the question of how much God is involved in the events of our lives, from the mundane to the miraculous, from tragic to thrilling.
Zacharias "weaves" stories into the fabric of the book. Some of them are thought provoking, some absolutely heartwarming, encouraging the reader to see that only God could have orchestrated the events. The author also delves into the things that matter in our design such as our DNA, disappointments, our calling, morality, spirituality, our will, worship and destiny. So while God is sovereign, he allows our decisions to add to or detract from the pattern. However, if we surrender to His loving grace and forgiveness, "in our new walk, we make choices that help shape the design into something beautiful."
Ravi Zacharias is a distinguished speaker and the author of numerous books. His weekly radio program, Let My People Think, is broadcast over 1,500 stations around the world.
This is the first of his books I've read, but it will not be the last. But as the fabric of my own life seems to have a new wrinkle, I have decided I will read The Grand Weaver again.
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It's an RPG, marginally. You play a girl based on one of the 4 elements, and battle other female opponents inside what seems to be a VR world. Although the combat system is simple (One "Biobits" stat instead of HP/MP) the world itself is very confusing, although playable without japanese knowledge.
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Kate Bush wins rave reviews for spellbinding comeback show
Kate Bush has won rave reviews for her comeback concert, with critics hailing the singer's first show in 35 years as "spellbinding", "magical" and "wonderous". The reclusive singer made a return to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday night (26Aug14), more than three decades after her last gig there in 1979 which effectively marked her retirement from live performance.
Bush's show, the first of 22 dates at the venue, has pulled in a slew of five-star reviews, with critics praising her innovative use of video montages, theatrical dance sequences, operatic performance art and even a mini-play featuring her 16-year-old son Bertie, who also sang with a choir on stage.
She thrilled the crowd with renditions of hits including Running Up That Hill, Hounds of Love, and King of the Mountain, as well as her epic The Ninth Wave.
Critics also revealed Bush's distinctive voice has not been dulled by her years away from the music scene, with Bernadette McNulty of Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper writing, "Her voice was an undiminished roar, surprisingly rich and powerful after such a long break," adding, "There was something thrilling about seeing the often bonkers but still delightful imagination of Bush run free after all this time, apparently untouched by the frenetic pace of the digital world… Still childishly wondrous."
The Daily Mail's Jan Moir describes the show as "magical", adding, "Age has not withered our Kate, but the dancing acrobatics and histrionics of an earlier age were gone… Her voice still sounds terrific – although she no longer includes Wuthering Heights, her first and biggest hit, on her set list… Her music is still audacious and weird, but sometimes it is spellbindingly beautiful, too."
The Guardian's Alexis Petridis, who gives the show five stars out of five, writes, "Over the course of nearly three hours, Kate Bush's first gig for 35 years variously features dancers in lifejackets attacking the stage with axes and chainsaws; a giant machine that hovers above the auditorium… giant paper aeroplanes; a surprisingly lengthy rumination on sausages, vast billowing sheets manipulated to represent waves… and the singer herself being borne through the audience by dancers clad in costumes based on fish skeletons… Her voice too is in remarkable condition: she's note-perfect throughout."
Andy Gill of The Independent concludes, "It's quite stunning, undoubtedly the most ambitious, and genuinely moving, piece of theatrical pop ever seen on a British stage."
A number of celebrity fans were in the audience for Bush's first show, including Bjork, actress Gemma Arterton, and Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour, who is credited with discovering the singer and helping her land her first record deal. Pop star Lily Allen was also at the gig and broke Bush's camera ban by snapping a picture of the stage and uploading it to her Twitter.com page.
Prior to the first show, Bush released a statement urging fans to leave their digital devices at home so they could "share in the experience together".


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After Steve and I (and the furbabies) moved to Tennessee, we changed our phone numbers to match the local 615 area code. It made us feel like official Nashvillians (not to be confused with Nash-villains). Unfortunately, ever since I got my new Nashville phone number 2 years ago I've been getting phone calls for a person named Amanda Phelps. Now these aren't just any phone calls. They're detectives and investigator calls. Apparently Miss Phelps has a little check fraud in her background, and, as luck would have it, she had my phone number before me.
Most of the time these phone calls are made by automated voices saying "This message is for.……long pause…..Amanda Phelps (insert computer generated voice)." And it basically asks her to call back regarding an investigation of complaints of fraud against her. Like that would ever happen, even if she still had this number. "Oh yah, let me go ahead and call back the people who are investigating my check fraud." Riiiiiiiight.
Anyway, I usually just let any numbers that I don't recognize go to voicemail, because chances are if I don't recognize the number, it's for Amanda. A couple times at the beginning, I would answer the calls and if it was miraculously a real live person I would tell them to please stop calling this number. I am not, nor have I ever been Amanda Phelps, and I do not know anyone named Amanda Phelps. Usually they say that they'll make a note of it, and then the calls stop for a couple weeks. But after those few weeks the calls pick back up, and we go through this whole song and dance again. They have literally called over 5 times a day sometimes. It gets REALLY annoying. Especially when a live person leaves a voicemail for Amanda. I mean, really? My voicemail says "Hi, you've reached JOANNA…." NOT AMANDA…..JOANNA!!!!
So today, I was at work putting e-cig kits together (Steve and I own an electronic cigarette company) and I get a call from an unknown number. I silenced the ringer knowing it was another call for check fraud lady, but suddenly I had had enough. This has been going on for 2 years and it needs to stop! I don't want to have to change my phone number, which is clearly what Miss Phelps did after the multiple harassing calls each day.
I answered the phone, and the voice on the other end said: "Hi, can I speak to Amanda?"
Me: "If you're looking for someone named Amanda Phelps she is not at this number. I have had this number for two years and I keep getting calls for this person and each time I tell them that I am Joanna, not Amanda. Please STOP calling me!"
Investigator: "Well I called the other day and the voicemail greeting said Amanda."
Me: "Umm, no it says Joanna."
Investigator: "No, I listened to it yesterday and it clearly says Amanda."
Me: "Look, it says Joanna. Wouldn't I know what my own voicemail greeting says since I'm the one who set it up? My name is Joanna Pentland, NOT AMANDA!"
Investigator: "Well if this is Amanda, you have a warrant for your arrest regarding check fraud–"
Me: "Well, I'm Joanna so I don't have a warrant and you can stop calling me." —Click
He called back 2 seconds after I hung up but I let it go to voicemail. I'm sure he heard that it did indeed say "Joanna" because he didn't leave a message.
On a happier note, there was a large box by our garage when we arrived home this evening. And guess what it was……..
Our patio furniture!!!!!! I still have to make 2 more curtains and curtain ties until it will be complete. But doesn't it just look beautiful!!!!? I love it! Just in time for spring!
Oh my, it is just lovely!! Much better picture than my phone (which is so hard to see!). Your pillows and curtains really MAKE this room. It would be a great room in which to read your Bible and pray. I always feel especially close to God when I am sitting amid His beautiful creation. Enjoy your pretty patio, and happy reading!! Love you! :)
Oh, Joanna... I believe your blog is going to quickly become one of my new favorite sites to read--it's absolutely adorable! I'm so glad you stumbled upon my blog so that I now know about your blog also!
Speaking of which, thank you so much for the precious comment you left me. I seriously love reading comments so much, and your kind words and sweet compliments mean so much to me. I spent this evening reading everyone's lovely comments to my cowboy boyfriend while we chatted on the phone. (His new job is in a town roughly 3 hrs away from the college we met at. The college he just graduated from in Decemeber and which I won't graduate from until one year from now...so we're doing the distance thing for now =( Bear with me as I whine about this all the time, haha). Anyways, he and I are both always so flattered and amazed at how many wonderful people like yourself are out there--we love you sweet readers!
I need to head to bed tonight since Spring Break is now over and it's back to class in the morning, but I'm going to be coming back very soon to read through the rest of your blog--I love it!
Thanks again, girl. Talk to you soon!
The Chic College Cowgirl
Your patio set looks great! So inviting and a perfect place to curl up with a book :)
When I first moved out of my parents house I always got hone calls for some guy named Rob who was apparently 1. not so good with the ladies, because they would call and literally scream in to the phone when I picked up and 2. not so good with paying the bills because I had collections agencies calling at least three times a day. I finally called my phone company and they dealt with it, rerouting calls who's numbers I gave them as not people I want to talk to.
I hope they stop calling you! Two years is a long time to have to deal with this.


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JEREMY CORBYN went to the seaside yesterday to seek input on a major project to boost jobs, industry, fishing trades and local economies in deprived coastal towns.
The Labour leader was joined by shadow minister for coastal communities Holly Lynch in the Essex town of Southend, his first destination in a series of visits to seaside constituencies around Britain.
They met civic and business leaders to discuss how to support coastal industries, fisheries, and services after Brexit takes effect.
Mr Corbyn said: "Seaside towns hold a special place in our country's history, but they have been left behind by the Conservatives.
"Instead of being neglected and starved of investment, our coastal communities have enormous potential as centres for creative, digital and offshore industries."
Rochford and Southend East is on Labour's priority list of constituencies to win from the Conservatives, along with Norwich North and Colchester, Mr Corbyn told the party's eastern region conference earlier this month.
He hit back last night at US-owned bank Morgan Stanley after it accused him of being a "bigger threat to the economy than a hard Brexit."
In a video message, Mr Corbyn said: "These are the same speculators and gamblers who crashed our economy in 2008 and then we had to bail them out.
"Their greed plunged the world into crisis and we're still paying the price, because the Tories used the aftermath of the financial crisis to push through unnecessary and deeply damaging austerity.
"That's meant a crisis in our public services, falling wages and the longest decline in living standards for over 60 years.
"Nurses, teachers, shopworkers, builders, just about everyone is finding it harder to get by, while Morgan Stanley's CEO paid himself £21.5 million last year and UK banks paid out £15 billion in bonuses.
"Labour is a growing movement of well over half a million members and a government in waiting that will work for the many. So when they say we're a threat, they're right. We're a threat to a damaging and failed system that's rigged for the few."
Labour will receive an independent report next month on the finance sector, with recommendations on how the party can most effectively transform the economy to drive sustainable growth.
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Magic lovers around the country are in for a treat. Magician Dynamo has announced that he will be bringing his live tour to South Africa for the very first time. Haven't heard of him? What rock are you living under? He's walked on water across the river Thames, levitated in front of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro and walked down the outside of the L.A times building; he's predicted the Soccer World Cup outcome and taken a trip on the side of a bus.
The star will be performing shows in both Pretoria and Cape Town. The Love Tour will begin in Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria on Friday, 11 May 2018 at 8pm followed by two shows on Saturday, 12 May 2018 at 3pm and 8pm and one show on Sunday, 13 May 2018 at 3pm. The three Cape Town performances will take place on Friday, 18 May 2018 at 8pm and Saturday, 19 May 2018 at 3pm and 8pm take place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest.
"We are excited to welcome Dynamo to South Africa and give his many fans with the opportunity to see his magic skills in what is a spectacular and unique live stage production," says Showtime's Tony Feldman. Naturally, Dynamo is excited to bring his show to South African audiences for the very first time. "After four series of Magician Impossible I was ready for a new challenge and for a long time I wanted to take my show to the stage," he says. "Like I did for magic on TV, the live magic show offers fans an entertainment experience never seen before. I can't wait to amaze South African audiences with what I have in store for them."
Over the last six years, Dynamo's ascent from unknown, working class magician, hailing from the poverty-stricken Delph Hill estate on the outskirts of Bradford, to multi award-winning, global superstar, has been nothing short of miraculous. After the hit television series, 'Magician Impossible' Dynamo's 'Seeing is Believing' stage show quickly erupted from a 10-date run into a year-long world tour as Dynamo spread his magic and filled arenas by playing 127 shows with over 600 000 plus tickets sold making it one of the largest scale magic shows in the world.
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Different Ways to Pop Your Ears
Flying in an airplane or driving up into the mountains changes the pressure in your ears and suddenly you can't hear a thing. You need to pop your ears so that you can hear once again and to relieve the uncomfortable pressure that you are experiencing. The Eustachian tube serves as a pressure valve and determines that the pressure on both sides of your eardrum is equal. The tube is in the middle ear and is connected to your nose. When your Eustachian tube opens you feel a pop. The tube can get blocked due to allergies, sinus infections, colds and high altitudes. A blocked Eustachian tube is not pleasant. Air has been absorbed into the tube and as a result a vacuum occurs that sucks the eardrum inward. The eardrum stretches and can't vibrate as it is supposed to. Sounds become very muffled. If the tube stays blocked, fluid can form and result in otitis or fluid in the ear, which is a painful condition.
Yawn, Gulping Air
Yawn. This may do the trick. If it doesn't, pinch your nostrils shut, take in a gulp of air and, using your throat and cheek muscles, make the air in your mouth go into the back area of your nose. Imagine that you are trying to blow your fingers off of your nostrils.
Sinus Medication, Chewing Gum
Take a sinus pill before getting on the airplane or before driving up into the mountains. This can be very beneficial and prevent your ears from getting plugged up. Chewing gum may help.
Try swallowing. Swallowing causes the Eustachian tube to open and allow just enough pressure to equalize outside and inside pressure. This should make your ears pop. Try covering your nose and mouth and blowing as hard as you can. This may pop your ears.
Do Not Sleep
Do not sleep while an airplane is descending because when you are sleeping you are not swallowing enough to accommodate the change in the pressure that occurs as the plane descends.
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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday condoled the death of four CRPF personnel from the state who were killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh and announced a solatium of Rs 20 lakh each to their families.
Palaniswami said he was deeply grieved at the death of four CRPF personnel from Tamil Nadu and expressed his deep condolences to their family members, a statement said.
The four CRPF personnel from Tamil Nadu who lost their lives on Monday were M Padmanabhan, N Senthilkumar, N Thirumurugan and P Azhagupandi.
At least 25 CRPF personnel killed on Monday when Maoist ambushed the 74 battalion of CRPF, which was providing security to road construction work near Chintagufa in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.
The Maoists mounted the assault around 12.25 pm in Kalapathar area of south Bastar region, one of the worst-hit by Left-wing extremism in the country. The area is close to the Chintagufa-Burkapal-Bheji axis, the hotbed of violence which has seen a number of such attacks in the past resulting in high casualties.
An injured jawan, brought to a hospital, said the CRPF patrol was attacked by around 300 Maoist guerrillas.
This was the second such incident in Sukma within a span of one month. The last Maoist attack took place on 11 March, where 12 CRPF jawans were killed.
The incident comes at a time when the country's largest paramilitary force is without a full-time chief after K Durga Prasad retired on 28 February.
75 CRPF personnel and a Chhattisgarh police official were killed in the deadliest Maoist attack in adjoining Dantewada district on 6 April 2010.
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