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The initial contact with Burkert came through the need for a replacement flowmeter, and the discussion soon turned to the application itself and additional improvements that could be made. The concept included the addition of batch controllers, fluid control valves and level sensors, all of which would improve productivity and reduce waste.
The first objective was to reduce the time taken to fill a storage tank and to add a control circuit that would automatically stop the pump when the tank was full. By installing a larger capacity pump and new pipework, the filling time was reduced by 75%. The addition of a Type 8110 tuning fork level switch gave the necessary signal to the pump to prevent overfilling.
In conjunction with this, a new batch control system was designed and manufactured by Burkert that would allow several pre-set batch sizes from 450ml to 25l to be produced automatically. The system used a paddlewheel flowmeter and an angle seat control valve directly connected to the electronic control module to provide a simple, inline batch control installation.
A second batch control system of a similar design was also installed but this time the batch sizes were much smaller so the pump and associated pipework were sized accordingly. Both systems incorporated the Type 8025 batch controller, which can accommodate seven batch sizes and has a built-in automated calibration process.
In each case the pumps were connected to the batch control panel to allow them to be directly controlled by the batch process. In this way the pumps only operate when necessary, reducing energy consumption and prolonging the service life of the pump.
The final part of the project was installed for the production of de-ionised water and involved the supply of a new 1,200l tank, along with a pump and the installation of all the pipework to allow several batching points to be supplied at once via a manual ball valve.
The new pump has an improved delivery capacity and throughput has increased by 70%. It is designed to provide a pressurised supply to four outlets. When demand is low the water is recirculated back to the storage tank via a bypass valve. The installation includes a digital flowmeter, located downstream of the pump, that also acts as a totaliser to record the amount of de-ionised water produced each day.

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the initial contact with burkert came through the need for a replacement flowmeter, and the discussion soon turned to the application itself and additional improvements that could be made. the concept included the addition of batch controllers, fluid control valves and level sensors, all of which would improve productivity and reduce waste.
the first objective was to reduce the time taken to fill a storage tank and to add a control circuit that would automatically stop the pump when the tank was full. by installing a larger capacity pump and new pipework, the filling time was reduced by 75%. the addition of a type 8110 tuning fork level switch gave the necessary signal to the pump to prevent overfilling.
in conjunction with this, a new batch control system was designed and manufactured by burkert that would allow several pre-set batch sizes from 450ml to 25l to be produced automatically. the system used a paddlewheel flowmeter and an angle seat control valve directly connected to the electronic control module to provide a simple, inline batch control installation.
a second batch control system of a similar design was also installed but this time the batch sizes were much smaller so the pump and associated pipework were sized accordingly. both systems incorporated the type 8025 batch controller, which can accommodate seven batch sizes and has a built-in automated calibration process.
in each case the pumps were connected to the batch control panel to allow them to be directly controlled by the batch process. in this way the pumps only operate when necessary, reducing energy consumption and prolonging the service life of the pump.
the final part of the project was installed for the production of de-ionised water and involved the supply of a new 1,200l tank, along with a pump and the installation of all the pipework to allow several batching points to be supplied at once via a manual ball valve.
the new pump has an improved delivery capacity and throughput has increased by 70%. it is designed to provide a pressurised supply to four outlets. when demand is low the water is recirculated back to the storage tank via a bypass valve. the installation includes a digital flowmeter, located downstream of the pump, that also acts as a totaliser to record the amount of de-ionised water produced each day.


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One of my most enduring memories of my cruise aboard the Charley P. took place in Norfolk. We had just returned from a Med cruise and I was due to get out in a couple of days. I had already been accepted for duty in the Peace Corps. When I returned to the ship about 1800hrs I was informed that I would not be allowed to go ashore again! Meanwhile the SP's were going from bar to bar downtown dragging sailors out and into the paddy wagons. They were grabbing anybody with an ID card and hauling them to our destroyers. We ended up around midnight with about 60 guys that had no idea what the hell was going on. Many of them were quite drunk. None had been give a rack. Of course, none had any spare clothing. Some of them were in civvies. We took off around midnight, again with no idea of what was happening or where the heck we were going.
At some time (I think it was the next morning) the CO came up on the IC and apologised for not knowing anything. He still did not have clear orders! We eventually picked up some auxilliaries (I think it was a tanker and an ammo ship) coming out of Moorhead City, NC and escorted them to the Cuban AO. By the time we got there the blockade was already established and the tanker and ammo ship replenished everybody. The skipper was nice enough to keep us all informed as he received info and by the time we got to the hot zone we were all pretty sure that we were about 10 minutes from war.
President Kennedy had extended all hands for the duration so I was over my enlistment. But after it all died down I was high-lined to a tanker and rode that into Jacksonville, FL. After a month or so of Shore Patrol duty I was finally released. I joined the Peace Corp in January and spent 2 years in India as an electronics instructor at the Punjab Polytechnic Institute in Nilokheri, Punjab, India.

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one of my most enduring memories of my cruise aboard the charley p. took place in norfolk. we had just returned from a med cruise and i was due to get out in a couple of days. i had already been accepted for duty in the peace corps. when i returned to the ship about 1800hrs i was informed that i would not be allowed to go ashore again! meanwhile the sp's were going from bar to bar downtown dragging sailors out and into the paddy wagons. they were grabbing anybody with an id card and hauling them to our destroyers. we ended up around midnight with about 60 guys that had no idea what the hell was going on. many of them were quite drunk. none had been give a rack. of course, none had any spare clothing. some of them were in civvies. we took off around midnight, again with no idea of what was happening or where the heck we were going.
at some time (i think it was the next morning) the co came up on the ic and apologised for not knowing anything. he still did not have clear orders! we eventually picked up some auxilliaries (i think it was a tanker and an ammo ship) coming out of moorhead city, nc and escorted them to the cuban ao. by the time we got there the blockade was already established and the tanker and ammo ship replenished everybody. the skipper was nice enough to keep us all informed as he received info and by the time we got to the hot zone we were all pretty sure that we were about 10 minutes from war.
president kennedy had extended all hands for the duration so i was over my enlistment. but after it all died down i was high-lined to a tanker and rode that into jacksonville, fl. after a month or so of shore patrol duty i was finally released. i joined the peace corp in january and spent 2 years in india as an electronics instructor at the punjab polytechnic institute in nilokheri, punjab, india.


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Video quality on the Session is good, but it’s not outstanding. What you’re gaining in having a tiny form factor, you’re losing in brightness and clarity of video – particularly when compared to the GoPro Hero4 Silver that previously cost the same. Now that the price has dropped so substantially, the Session’s shortcomings are a little easier to understand.
The first thing to note is that the 8-megapixel Hero 4 Session does not come packing 4K video, unlike the larger, 12-megapixel Hero4 Black. Instead GoPro has opted for a 1440 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio as the highest resolution offered.
It might sound surprising, but the 4:3 aspect ratio, the staple of TVs prior to the flat-panel revolution, is preferred by some extreme sports enthusiasts. That’s because it provides a better sense of scale in some scenarios – think tall mountains in the background that would have their peaks cut off in widescreen.
Often, a wider view is provided on other GoPro’s through a ‘SuperView’ mode, which crops the edges slightly in favour of more vertical perspective.
The 170-degree lens means you get a fish-eye effect on photos and videos, which can be fun but is best not overused. You can reduce this barrel distortion by using a 16:9 aspect ratio, or while editing the footage.
During testing I used a variety of settings and all delivered solid footage. And that’s the crux of it. The GoPro Hero 4 Session manages to provide good-quality video, but in a much neater package than other models. Colours are vivid, quick sharp movements are captured smoothly and there’s a reasonable amount of detail. The lack of 4K doesn’t appear a major weakness unless you need professional-quality footage.
Watch a video created using the GoPro Hero 4 Session and GoPro Studio. It took me about an hour to create with very little knowledge of the software.
This second video took just 15 minutes to make using one of GoPro’s generic templates enticingly called Dub Step Baby – and yes wubwubwub music is included. I used the Protune setting on this video to enhance colours. Both videos have been compressed for viewing on a website.
Dynamic range and white balance don’t quite match up to the bigger cameras and neither does detail. It’s the same story with picture quality when taking stills.
The automatic low-light setting was also inconsistent on occasion. One moment it brightened dingy conditions well, then when i turned it off and back on again it didn’t seem to make much difference at all. This feels like a software issue that we hope will be tweaked in future updates. In general we found low-light performance to be adequate at best.
The GoPro Hero Session is all about sacrificing some video and image quality for the benefits of having a smaller, lighter and more maneuverable action cam.
There are other benefits too. The lack of housing means there’s far less chance of fogging and there’s nothing between the microphones and the audio you’re trying to capture.
The GoPro Hero Session shines when it comes to audio capture. especially when compared to its Hero4 siblings.
There’s no thick plastic covering the dual mics, and because of this sound isn’t muffled in the way it is on other GoPros. In a like-for-like test using the recently released GoPro Hero LCD+, the Session comes out miles ahead, with reasonably crisp and clear audio and well-captured background noise. This is in stark contrast with the Hero+ that sounds almost as if it’s under water.
The Session has a few more tricks up its sleeve to ensure good-quality sound. There are two microphones – one at the front and one at the rear – that capture what’s happening around you.
If you’re cycling at speed, for example, the wind noise on the front mic will overpower the audio. That’s no good, so GoPro has added some clever software into the Session that reacts by promoting the rear mic in this situation. It works very well indeed and you end up with the right volume of ambient noise while still being able to hear yourself talk.
To capture the same quality on any other GoPro you need to either use it out of its housing or buy a special skeleton cover that allows you to plug in external mics. Either way it won’t be water resistant any more – the Hero 4 Session will be.

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video quality on the session is good, but it’s not outstanding. what you’re gaining in having a tiny form factor, you’re losing in brightness and clarity of video – particularly when compared to the gopro hero4 silver that previously cost the same. now that the price has dropped so substantially, the session’s shortcomings are a little easier to understand.
the first thing to note is that the 8-megapixel hero 4 session does not come packing 4k video, unlike the larger, 12-megapixel hero4 black. instead gopro has opted for a 1440 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio as the highest resolution offered.
it might sound surprising, but the 4:3 aspect ratio, the staple of tvs prior to the flat-panel revolution, is preferred by some extreme sports enthusiasts. that’s because it provides a better sense of scale in some scenarios – think tall mountains in the background that would have their peaks cut off in widescreen.
often, a wider view is provided on other gopro’s through a ‘superview’ mode, which crops the edges slightly in favour of more vertical perspective.
the 170-degree lens means you get a fish-eye effect on photos and videos, which can be fun but is best not overused. you can reduce this barrel distortion by using a 16:9 aspect ratio, or while editing the footage.
during testing i used a variety of settings and all delivered solid footage. and that’s the crux of it. the gopro hero 4 session manages to provide good-quality video, but in a much neater package than other models. colours are vivid, quick sharp movements are captured smoothly and there’s a reasonable amount of detail. the lack of 4k doesn’t appear a major weakness unless you need professional-quality footage.
watch a video created using the gopro hero 4 session and gopro studio. it took me about an hour to create with very little knowledge of the software.
this second video took just 15 minutes to make using one of gopro’s generic templates enticingly called dub step baby – and yes wubwubwub music is included. i used the protune setting on this video to enhance colours. both videos have been compressed for viewing on a website.
dynamic range and white balance don’t quite match up to the bigger cameras and neither does detail. it’s the same story with picture quality when taking stills.
the automatic low-light setting was also inconsistent on occasion. one moment it brightened dingy conditions well, then when i turned it off and back on again it didn’t seem to make much difference at all. this feels like a software issue that we hope will be tweaked in future updates. in general we found low-light performance to be adequate at best.
the gopro hero session is all about sacrificing some video and image quality for the benefits of having a smaller, lighter and more maneuverable action cam.
there are other benefits too. the lack of housing means there’s far less chance of fogging and there’s nothing between the microphones and the audio you’re trying to capture.
the gopro hero session shines when it comes to audio capture. especially when compared to its hero4 siblings.
there’s no thick plastic covering the dual mics, and because of this sound isn’t muffled in the way it is on other gopros. in a like-for-like test using the recently released gopro hero lcd+, the session comes out miles ahead, with reasonably crisp and clear audio and well-captured background noise. this is in stark contrast with the hero+ that sounds almost as if it’s under water.
the session has a few more tricks up its sleeve to ensure good-quality sound. there are two microphones – one at the front and one at the rear – that capture what’s happening around you.
if you’re cycling at speed, for example, the wind noise on the front mic will overpower the audio. that’s no good, so gopro has added some clever software into the session that reacts by promoting the rear mic in this situation. it works very well indeed and you end up with the right volume of ambient noise while still being able to hear yourself talk.
to capture the same quality on any other gopro you need to either use it out of its housing or buy a special skeleton cover that allows you to plug in external mics. either way it won’t be water resistant any more – the hero 4 session will be.


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I'm really hoping that California comes through with updated data; if they do so, that would instantly fill in about 18% of the national total, and I'd feel much more confident about my estimates, which are relying on just 10 smaller states at the moment. In addition, Oregon appears to be such an outlier that I'm running the numbers two ways: One estimate includes OR, the other doesn't.
Based on the data so far, as I said at the time, it looks like off-season QHP enrollments should end up running between 200K - 300K per month. This chart will be updated and the projection modified as more data comes in, of course.
UPDATE: OK, this is just plain spooky. Back on June 10th I gave a back-of-the-envelope estimate that low-end off-season QHP enrollments would be at least 200K/month (7K/day). A few days later, I quantified this a bit more, making it a range of somewhere between 210K - 320K/month (7K - 11K/day), give or take. Both of these were very rough estimates.
Then, yesterday, I actually plugged the hard numbers that we do have so far into a spreadsheet and posted the chart above; as you can see, this makes things even clearer: A lower-bound number of around 230,000/month, an upper-bound of around 327,000/month.
Oh, as an aside, Maryland should be releasing an updated report today which should help a bit...but I'm really hoping that California would come through. The above 10 states only cover around 8% of total enrollments; if CA releases their off-season data it would instantly move that up to 26%, which would make me far more confident in these estimates.
It's also important to note that whatever the May/June average is, it will likely drop somewhat as we move into late summer and the fall, because it's was propped up a bit in late Aril and all of May by the Nevada/Oregon open enrollment extensions, and there's a June COBRA extension nationally as well. So, if it's around 300K now, it will probably drop down to the 200K's a bit later on.
UPDATE x2: OK, Maryland just released their latest enrollment update report, and while the raw numbers aren't huge, the percent jump is quite impressive (from 2% to over 30% of the OE average), which means that the overall projection has increased accordingly; it now stands between 270K - 360K per month. Remember, this estimated range will move up or down as more hard data comes in, especially if/when California releases some new numbers.

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i'm really hoping that california comes through with updated data; if they do so, that would instantly fill in about 18% of the national total, and i'd feel much more confident about my estimates, which are relying on just 10 smaller states at the moment. in addition, oregon appears to be such an outlier that i'm running the numbers two ways: one estimate includes or, the other doesn't.
based on the data so far, as i said at the time, it looks like off-season qhp enrollments should end up running between 200k - 300k per month. this chart will be updated and the projection modified as more data comes in, of course.
update: ok, this is just plain spooky. back on june 10th i gave a back-of-the-envelope estimate that low-end off-season qhp enrollments would be at least 200k/month (7k/day). a few days later, i quantified this a bit more, making it a range of somewhere between 210k - 320k/month (7k - 11k/day), give or take. both of these were very rough estimates.
then, yesterday, i actually plugged the hard numbers that we do have so far into a spreadsheet and posted the chart above; as you can see, this makes things even clearer: a lower-bound number of around 230,000/month, an upper-bound of around 327,000/month.
oh, as an aside, maryland should be releasing an updated report today which should help a bit...but i'm really hoping that california would come through. the above 10 states only cover around 8% of total enrollments; if ca releases their off-season data it would instantly move that up to 26%, which would make me far more confident in these estimates.
it's also important to note that whatever the may/june average is, it will likely drop somewhat as we move into late summer and the fall, because it's was propped up a bit in late aril and all of may by the nevada/oregon open enrollment extensions, and there's a june cobra extension nationally as well. so, if it's around 300k now, it will probably drop down to the 200k's a bit later on.
update x2: ok, maryland just released their latest enrollment update report, and while the raw numbers aren't huge, the percent jump is quite impressive (from 2% to over 30% of the oe average), which means that the overall projection has increased accordingly; it now stands between 270k - 360k per month. remember, this estimated range will move up or down as more hard data comes in, especially if/when california releases some new numbers.


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The details of the test framework for WDB are described in the Test Plan chapter of the Developer Documentation. Specific installation tests for each component of the WDB system are documented in the System Test Specification of the component.
WDB's source repository is subject to continuous integration using CruiseControl. Each time anyone commits code into the source code repository, CruiseControl will check it out and attempt to pack a .tar.gz source distribution, unpack it, compile the code, run the unit tests, install it, run the (200+) installations tests on the new source code, and then uninstall the build. After this has been done, the committer will receive an e-mail reporting the result of the build.
CruiseControl's test procedure utilizes the make distcheck target; thus it is usually a good idea to run make distcheck before submitting code into the source repository.
The tests are currently run on the WDB project's test server, PrologDev1 (Debian Gnu/Linux Etch x86_64).

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the details of the test framework for wdb are described in the test plan chapter of the developer documentation. specific installation tests for each component of the wdb system are documented in the system test specification of the component.
wdb's source repository is subject to continuous integration using cruisecontrol. each time anyone commits code into the source code repository, cruisecontrol will check it out and attempt to pack a .tar.gz source distribution, unpack it, compile the code, run the unit tests, install it, run the (200+) installations tests on the new source code, and then uninstall the build. after this has been done, the committer will receive an e-mail reporting the result of the build.
cruisecontrol's test procedure utilizes the make distcheck target; thus it is usually a good idea to run make distcheck before submitting code into the source repository.
the tests are currently run on the wdb project's test server, prologdev1 (debian gnu/linux etch x86_64).


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This elderly guy presented with acute renal failure due to vomiting everything he tried to eat or drink for a week. He was rehydrated and decompressed. The images above demonstrate a complete foregut obstruction secondary to herniation and volvulus of the stomach through a large hiatal hernia. On the coronal view, you can actually see the pylorus and dilated 1st part of duodenum in the thorax.
I reduced his elephantine stomach and repaired the crural defect. I also did a pyloroplasty and affixed his fundus to the abdominal wall with a gastropexy. He was eating lukewarm hospital chicken casserole by day three. Fun case.
Good Case Buckeye!!!! Guess you have to find something to pass the time with the Indians already mathematically eliminated..
But hey, you've got the Browns, I mean Buckeyes..
Like I said, good case.
And are you really a surgeon? No $50,000 stapler to do the work for you?? You didn't really slice his belly open like they used to in the 1940's, you know, the last time the Indians won a World Series.
And Kudos for mentioning the Gas Passer, how come you hate CRNA's???
Any chance on Ohio State joining the SEC, I've been to Ohio, its really just Georgia with Snow and 20% Unemployment.
What's the status of the patient Buckeye?
Patient is fine? Did you think otherwise??

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this elderly guy presented with acute renal failure due to vomiting everything he tried to eat or drink for a week. he was rehydrated and decompressed. the images above demonstrate a complete foregut obstruction secondary to herniation and volvulus of the stomach through a large hiatal hernia. on the coronal view, you can actually see the pylorus and dilated 1st part of duodenum in the thorax.
i reduced his elephantine stomach and repaired the crural defect. i also did a pyloroplasty and affixed his fundus to the abdominal wall with a gastropexy. he was eating lukewarm hospital chicken casserole by day three. fun case.
good case buckeye!!!! guess you have to find something to pass the time with the indians already mathematically eliminated..
but hey, you've got the browns, i mean buckeyes..
like i said, good case.
and are you really a surgeon? no $50,000 stapler to do the work for you?? you didn't really slice his belly open like they used to in the 1940's, you know, the last time the indians won a world series.
and kudos for mentioning the gas passer, how come you hate crna's???
any chance on ohio state joining the sec, i've been to ohio, its really just georgia with snow and 20% unemployment.
what's the status of the patient buckeye?
patient is fine? did you think otherwise??


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Cranford Parent Academy Presents Mindfulness: Respond Don’t React on Tuesday, April 9th. This presentation is an opportunity for Cranford parents to be introduced to Mindfulness, the science behind it, its benefits for our students and community, and to experience its stress reduction effects.
Spring Break: Schools are closed April 15, 2019- April 22, 2019 for Spring Break. Classes resume on April 23, 2019.

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cranford parent academy presents mindfulness: respond don’t react on tuesday, april 9th. this presentation is an opportunity for cranford parents to be introduced to mindfulness, the science behind it, its benefits for our students and community, and to experience its stress reduction effects.
spring break: schools are closed april 15, 2019- april 22, 2019 for spring break. classes resume on april 23, 2019.


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Tempura is a popular element of Japanese cuisine, and consists of battering fish and/or vegetables and deep frying them. Tempura is distinguished from many other battered and deep fried foods by being much lighter and tending to carry less grease. In addition to being served at many restaurants, tempura is available in Japan at roadside stands, where it is often sold in paper cones for consumption while strolling the street.
Sashimi is an important element in Japanese cuisine, where it is often served at the beginning of a meal as a palate cleanser and appetizer. It is often compared to sushi, another popular Japanese dish, although the two are actually different. Sashimi is raw fish sliced very thin and served with a variety of garnishes and sauces.
Nigiri-sushi traces its roots to street-side stalls and home delivery, making it one of Japan's earliest forms of fast food.The sushi rice is hand formed into a small clump, and the fish is sliced and pressed on top of it. In some cases, nigiri sushi uses a small strip of toasted seaweed called nori to bind the whole mixture together, although this is not obligatory. Nigiri sushi is commonly found in sushi restaurants which have a reliable supply of high quality raw fish and well trained cooks.
Aburi sushi is a type of sushi that consists of nigiri sushi with a fish topping that is partly grilled and partly raw.
Maki refers to any type of sushi which is made in a roll with sushi rice, toasted seaweed nori, and various fillings. The word maki means “roll,” and most people who have eaten sushi have consumed maki in some form or another.
Temaki sushi, also known as hand rolled sushi, is a popular casual Japanese food. The conelike form of temaki incorporates rice, specially prepared seaweed called nori, and a variety of fillings known as neta.

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tempura is a popular element of japanese cuisine, and consists of battering fish and/or vegetables and deep frying them. tempura is distinguished from many other battered and deep fried foods by being much lighter and tending to carry less grease. in addition to being served at many restaurants, tempura is available in japan at roadside stands, where it is often sold in paper cones for consumption while strolling the street.
sashimi is an important element in japanese cuisine, where it is often served at the beginning of a meal as a palate cleanser and appetizer. it is often compared to sushi, another popular japanese dish, although the two are actually different. sashimi is raw fish sliced very thin and served with a variety of garnishes and sauces.
nigiri-sushi traces its roots to street-side stalls and home delivery, making it one of japan's earliest forms of fast food.the sushi rice is hand formed into a small clump, and the fish is sliced and pressed on top of it. in some cases, nigiri sushi uses a small strip of toasted seaweed called nori to bind the whole mixture together, although this is not obligatory. nigiri sushi is commonly found in sushi restaurants which have a reliable supply of high quality raw fish and well trained cooks.
aburi sushi is a type of sushi that consists of nigiri sushi with a fish topping that is partly grilled and partly raw.
maki refers to any type of sushi which is made in a roll with sushi rice, toasted seaweed nori, and various fillings. the word maki means “roll,” and most people who have eaten sushi have consumed maki in some form or another.
temaki sushi, also known as hand rolled sushi, is a popular casual japanese food. the conelike form of temaki incorporates rice, specially prepared seaweed called nori, and a variety of fillings known as neta.


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"Galvatron was made entirely from the Transformers Generations War For Cybertron Megatron action figure. I had to unscrew just about every part of him to be able to paint him. I used Testors Model Masters acrylics to paint everything. I used 3 different shades of purple on most of him, painting the rest white with black and red accents. And of course painting the front half of his cannon orange.
I modded both of his shoulders, his knees, as well of his chest plate to better match that of Galvatron. I got rid of his foot flaps, and made his crown with a combination of Aves Apoxie Sculpt and bits of polystyrene. I used styrene on the end of his cannon as well to give it the familiar shape of Galavatron's cannon. I also took away some areas on the cannon that I thought were unnecessary to make it look different.
All the purple and orange areas were given a light dry-brush with Testors silver to give it that metallic look. I tried to match his G1 paint scheme as much as possible, giving him that classic feel combined with a modern look. After all was said and done I added a Reprolabels Decepticon symbol to his chestplate and Galvatron was born, ready to reek vengeance on Optimus Prime and the Autobots!"

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"galvatron was made entirely from the transformers generations war for cybertron megatron action figure. i had to unscrew just about every part of him to be able to paint him. i used testors model masters acrylics to paint everything. i used 3 different shades of purple on most of him, painting the rest white with black and red accents. and of course painting the front half of his cannon orange.
i modded both of his shoulders, his knees, as well of his chest plate to better match that of galvatron. i got rid of his foot flaps, and made his crown with a combination of aves apoxie sculpt and bits of polystyrene. i used styrene on the end of his cannon as well to give it the familiar shape of galavatron's cannon. i also took away some areas on the cannon that i thought were unnecessary to make it look different.
all the purple and orange areas were given a light dry-brush with testors silver to give it that metallic look. i tried to match his g1 paint scheme as much as possible, giving him that classic feel combined with a modern look. after all was said and done i added a reprolabels decepticon symbol to his chestplate and galvatron was born, ready to reek vengeance on optimus prime and the autobots!"


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1. 31. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 15 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked.
2. 32. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 10 Tubs of Butter. Default decree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered to a charitable institution.
3. 33. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 12 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
H. O. Christians Co., Chicago, Ill.
4. 34. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 15 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
5. 35. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 18 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
6. 36. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 11 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked.
7. 37. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 15 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond for reworking.
8. 38. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 43 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked.
9. 39. Adulteration of butter. U. S. v. 83 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
10. 40. Adulteration and misbranding of butter. U. S. v. 30 Tubs of Butter. Consent decree of condemnation. Product released under bond to be reworked.

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1. 31. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 15 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product released under bond to be reworked.
2. 32. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 10 tubs of butter. default decree of condemnation. product ordered delivered to a charitable institution.
3. 33. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 12 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
h. o. christians co., chicago, ill.
4. 34. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 15 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
5. 35. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 18 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
6. 36. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 11 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product released under bond to be reworked.
7. 37. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 15 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product released under bond for reworking.
8. 38. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 43 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product released under bond to be reworked.
9. 39. adulteration of butter. u. s. v. 83 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product ordered released under bond to be reworked.
10. 40. adulteration and misbranding of butter. u. s. v. 30 tubs of butter. consent decree of condemnation. product released under bond to be reworked.


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Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 95°C (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the milk, butter, shortening and eggs in another bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
Lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). Close the lid gently and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
Serve with maple syrup, butter, sugar or fruit preserves.

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preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. preheat the oven to 95°c (to keep cooked waffles warm). whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. whisk together the milk, butter, shortening and eggs in another bowl. pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and gently stir until just incorporated (it's okay if there are some lumps).
lightly brush the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter. fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full (some waffle iron should still be showing). close the lid gently and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. keep the cooked waffles warm in the oven or covered with foil on a plate while you make the remaining waffles.
serve with maple syrup, butter, sugar or fruit preserves.


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I’ve been a professional writer for 15 years. I’ve had the opportunity to write for every medium imaginable in multiple industries. I’ve watched with pleasure, excitement, and the occasional bout of anxiety as the Internet has grown to become the front line of marketing.
When you work with me, you get a great balance of humility (you know your story better than I do) and experience (I’ve been around the block more than once and will never hesitate to offer a suggestion that I believe will improve your results).
I know what works when it comes to writing web copy, driving traffic, generating leads, building relationships, and making sales online. As a freelancer, I know how important it is to you that I be responsive, thorough, easy-going and on time.
My goal is to write you copy that succeeds based on the goals we establish at the beginning of each project and to make your life a little easier and a little more fun. Contact me today to find out how you can make your website work harder for you.

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i’ve been a professional writer for 15 years. i’ve had the opportunity to write for every medium imaginable in multiple industries. i’ve watched with pleasure, excitement, and the occasional bout of anxiety as the internet has grown to become the front line of marketing.
when you work with me, you get a great balance of humility (you know your story better than i do) and experience (i’ve been around the block more than once and will never hesitate to offer a suggestion that i believe will improve your results).
i know what works when it comes to writing web copy, driving traffic, generating leads, building relationships, and making sales online. as a freelancer, i know how important it is to you that i be responsive, thorough, easy-going and on time.
my goal is to write you copy that succeeds based on the goals we establish at the beginning of each project and to make your life a little easier and a little more fun. contact me today to find out how you can make your website work harder for you.


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Visit Santa Monica’s premier self-wash for pets with knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you. No appointments are necessary and Bark Williams features the best stainless steel tubs, all equipped with ramps for easy loading. Bark’s self-wash areas come complete with all-natural, biodegradable soapless shampoos, conditioners, brushes, towels, high velocity blow dryers, and everything else you need to bathe your dog comfortably. To ensure quality time with your furry friend, there’s no time limit and staff handle the clean up after you’re done.
Self-wash is available until 6 pm daily. Just walk-in before 6.
Bark Williams is home to the original “Yappy Hour” self-wash special, which runs Monday through Thursday, 10am to 2pm, for $10 cash.

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visit santa monica’s premier self-wash for pets with knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you. no appointments are necessary and bark williams features the best stainless steel tubs, all equipped with ramps for easy loading. bark’s self-wash areas come complete with all-natural, biodegradable soapless shampoos, conditioners, brushes, towels, high velocity blow dryers, and everything else you need to bathe your dog comfortably. to ensure quality time with your furry friend, there’s no time limit and staff handle the clean up after you’re done.
self-wash is available until 6 pm daily. just walk-in before 6.
bark williams is home to the original “yappy hour” self-wash special, which runs monday through thursday, 10am to 2pm, for $10 cash.


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Innovative and worldclass products have been developed by Thales Air Defence Ltd (TADL) in Belfast, through a longstanding commitment to leading-edge product research and a strong global focus, Ian Pearson, MP, Minister responsible for Enterprise, Trade and Investment at the Northern Ireland Office, said today.
The Minister was speaking during a visit to the TADL plant at Castlereagh in Belfast, where the company develops a range of missile systems including the unique Starstreak air defence system, the most advanced weapon of its type. Their products have been sold to 58 Armed Forces in 32 countries.
The Minister said: “The most recent example of this company’s strong focus on research is the decision to establish a centre of excellence in missile systems integration, including sophisticated electronics and laser guidance under the joint Invest NI, Department of Employment and Learning and EU-backed Research and Technology Development Programme.
“This £4.5 million investment carries forward the company’s focus in this area which began in 1996 and has so far contributed to their success in securing six major contracts totalling over £400 million. This new investment will position the Belfast operation for further growth in terms of its product portfolio and overall business.
“This investment is another significant endorsement by Thales - a global leader in defence electronics - of Northern Ireland as a international technology centre,” he added.
Ian Pearson said TADL’s achievements supported Invest NI’s strategic focus on encouraging more companies to invest in R&D as a route to sustainable growth.
The Minister was welcomed by Millar Crawford, TADL Chief Executive Officer, and met other members of the management team during his visit.
Mr Crawford said: “Our research efforts benefit enormously from the supportive approach of the Government, the range of R&D programmes provided by Invest NI and the excellence of the two universities here in key disciplines such as electronics engineering and software.
“These factors underpin our position as the centre of excellence for missile design and manufacture within the Thales Group and have enabled us to extend our expertise from air defence into other key sectors,” he added.

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innovative and worldclass products have been developed by thales air defence ltd (tadl) in belfast, through a longstanding commitment to leading-edge product research and a strong global focus, ian pearson, mp, minister responsible for enterprise, trade and investment at the northern ireland office, said today.
the minister was speaking during a visit to the tadl plant at castlereagh in belfast, where the company develops a range of missile systems including the unique starstreak air defence system, the most advanced weapon of its type. their products have been sold to 58 armed forces in 32 countries.
the minister said: “the most recent example of this company’s strong focus on research is the decision to establish a centre of excellence in missile systems integration, including sophisticated electronics and laser guidance under the joint invest ni, department of employment and learning and eu-backed research and technology development programme.
“this £4.5 million investment carries forward the company’s focus in this area which began in 1996 and has so far contributed to their success in securing six major contracts totalling over £400 million. this new investment will position the belfast operation for further growth in terms of its product portfolio and overall business.
“this investment is another significant endorsement by thales - a global leader in defence electronics - of northern ireland as a international technology centre,” he added.
ian pearson said tadl’s achievements supported invest ni’s strategic focus on encouraging more companies to invest in r&d as a route to sustainable growth.
the minister was welcomed by millar crawford, tadl chief executive officer, and met other members of the management team during his visit.
mr crawford said: “our research efforts benefit enormously from the supportive approach of the government, the range of r&d programmes provided by invest ni and the excellence of the two universities here in key disciplines such as electronics engineering and software.
“these factors underpin our position as the centre of excellence for missile design and manufacture within the thales group and have enabled us to extend our expertise from air defence into other key sectors,” he added.


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Journalist Christian Kerr recently filed a series of critical articles in The Australian about me over my support for an academic boycott of Israel, and then boasted to friends about using the paper to further his own views on the subject.
Kerr posted on his personal Facebook page that he was “proud of breaking the story” about my refusal to host a visiting academic from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem because, in his opinion, the boycott amounted to “institutionalised racism masquerading as a statement of liberty” and was “contemptible”.
The next day, the Canberra-based correspondent reported that the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPACS), which I head, “may be breaching the Race Discrimination Act”.
Equating support for the boycott with racism is a contested question at the heart of Kerr’s story. Peter Slezak, of Independent Australian Jewish Voices, described it as a “slur” calculated “to demonise those who speak out publicly in support of Palestinian human rights and international law”.
“When reporters have a personal stake or interest in a story, they should be very careful to give someone against whom they are making allegations the right to respond. Otherwise you can end up doing hatchet jobs, getting things wrong or creating stories to meet your own agenda”.
I was not quoted in Kerr’s article about the Race Discrimination Act.
In emailed replies to questions from NM, Kerr attributed his Facebook page entry to his excitement at “the feeling of breaking a story that generates an enormous amount of comment and interest”.
The Australian is known for its strong editorial lines, but its mission statement, issued on the publication of its first edition in 1964, promises “impartial information”. A profile of editor-in-chief Chris Mitchell, published last year in The Monthly, said “Mitchell and his staff take this credo seriously. They refer to it often and cite it in their defence when criticised”.
In a telephone interview with NM, Mitchell said he was not concerned about Kerr’s own political views tilting his reporting: “Any reporter is influenced by their own personal views … you try to obtain some sort of internal balance” by using a range of sources.
Asked how this could be reconciled with the Australian’s commitment to impartial news, Mitchell added: “After 40 years as a journalist and 21 years as a national newspaper editor, I wouldn’t get into the idea that any reporter has ever been completely unbiased”.
Peter Fray, former Managing Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, told NM, “journos obviously do have personal views and they should keep them out of news reporting”, although Kerr, he believes, had “every right to get excited… I am not sure [he] was biased”.
Another of Kerr’s articles quoted Opposition Deputy Leader Julie Bishop, calling on Foreign Minister Bob Carr to “reveal” whether AusAID knew of CPACS’ support for the boycott before granting it $47,000 under the International Seminar Support Scheme in 2010. The ISSS pays conference expenses for delegates from a list of developing countries — not Israel, which is a high-income country so it is assumed Israelis can pay their own way. As an open, competitive scheme, ministers have no role in determining the outcome of individual applications.
Professor Stuart Rees, Chair of the Sydney Peace Foundation, told New Matilda: “Julie Bishop’s comments appear to make no sense. Either she was speaking with her foot in her mouth, or the reporter failed to spell out the nature of the grant [to get the quote]“.
Up to the time of publication, NM was seeking a response from Bishop. Both her office and Christian Kerr declined to specify whether these aspects of the scheme were fully explained before she made her comments.
In a separate development, CPACS’ governing Council this week reaffirmed its commitment to the academic boycott of institutional ties with Israeli universities, and expressed support for the stance Lynch had taken, by 16 votes to one, with two abstentions.
Jake Lynch explains why he supports boycotts here.
Jake Lynch is Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney. The views expressed here are his own.

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journalist christian kerr recently filed a series of critical articles in the australian about me over my support for an academic boycott of israel, and then boasted to friends about using the paper to further his own views on the subject.
kerr posted on his personal facebook page that he was “proud of breaking the story” about my refusal to host a visiting academic from the hebrew university of jerusalem because, in his opinion, the boycott amounted to “institutionalised racism masquerading as a statement of liberty” and was “contemptible”.
the next day, the canberra-based correspondent reported that the centre for peace and conflict studies (cpacs), which i head, “may be breaching the race discrimination act”.
equating support for the boycott with racism is a contested question at the heart of kerr’s story. peter slezak, of independent australian jewish voices, described it as a “slur” calculated “to demonise those who speak out publicly in support of palestinian human rights and international law”.
“when reporters have a personal stake or interest in a story, they should be very careful to give someone against whom they are making allegations the right to respond. otherwise you can end up doing hatchet jobs, getting things wrong or creating stories to meet your own agenda”.
i was not quoted in kerr’s article about the race discrimination act.
in emailed replies to questions from nm, kerr attributed his facebook page entry to his excitement at “the feeling of breaking a story that generates an enormous amount of comment and interest”.
the australian is known for its strong editorial lines, but its mission statement, issued on the publication of its first edition in 1964, promises “impartial information”. a profile of editor-in-chief chris mitchell, published last year in the monthly, said “mitchell and his staff take this credo seriously. they refer to it often and cite it in their defence when criticised”.
in a telephone interview with nm, mitchell said he was not concerned about kerr’s own political views tilting his reporting: “any reporter is influenced by their own personal views … you try to obtain some sort of internal balance” by using a range of sources.
asked how this could be reconciled with the australian’s commitment to impartial news, mitchell added: “after 40 years as a journalist and 21 years as a national newspaper editor, i wouldn’t get into the idea that any reporter has ever been completely unbiased”.
peter fray, former managing editor of the sydney morning herald, told nm, “journos obviously do have personal views and they should keep them out of news reporting”, although kerr, he believes, had “every right to get excited… i am not sure [he] was biased”.
another of kerr’s articles quoted opposition deputy leader julie bishop, calling on foreign minister bob carr to “reveal” whether ausaid knew of cpacs’ support for the boycott before granting it $47,000 under the international seminar support scheme in 2010. the isss pays conference expenses for delegates from a list of developing countries — not israel, which is a high-income country so it is assumed israelis can pay their own way. as an open, competitive scheme, ministers have no role in determining the outcome of individual applications.
professor stuart rees, chair of the sydney peace foundation, told new matilda: “julie bishop’s comments appear to make no sense. either she was speaking with her foot in her mouth, or the reporter failed to spell out the nature of the grant [to get the quote]“.
up to the time of publication, nm was seeking a response from bishop. both her office and christian kerr declined to specify whether these aspects of the scheme were fully explained before she made her comments.
in a separate development, cpacs’ governing council this week reaffirmed its commitment to the academic boycott of institutional ties with israeli universities, and expressed support for the stance lynch had taken, by 16 votes to one, with two abstentions.
jake lynch explains why he supports boycotts here.
jake lynch is associate professor and director of the centre for peace and conflict studies at the university of sydney. the views expressed here are his own.


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*Limited Time Only Offer on Select Apartments.
These charming apartments have been completely remodeled and feature a newly renovated kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, wall-to-wall carpet, two tone paint and a separate dining area with chair rail. Laurel Manor is conveniently located in the heart of Laurel’s revitalized downtown and offers easy access to I-95, I-295, I-495 and the MARC train. Call today to schedule your personal tour!

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*limited time only offer on select apartments.
these charming apartments have been completely remodeled and feature a newly renovated kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, wall-to-wall carpet, two tone paint and a separate dining area with chair rail. laurel manor is conveniently located in the heart of laurel’s revitalized downtown and offers easy access to i-95, i-295, i-495 and the marc train. call today to schedule your personal tour!


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Cute black pug with a fawn pug puppy!
This duo is absolutely darling! They’re clearly getting ready for a good quick run, well, as fast a pug can run at least.
Cute pug as a flying monkey!
The flying monkeys have never looked so good!
It’s Saturday, time to party!
These pugs are ready to celebrate the weekend with you!
This cute pug looks so concerned! And quite the grouping of distinguished greys on his chin!
This pug is looking into the distance!
What a dreamy pug. He looks lost in pug thoughts (like snacks and naps).
Adorably hanging out, this black pug was ready for her close up! She is ready to break hearts for sure.
This pug is enjoying the great outdoors!
It’s time to start enjoying the really nice weather (especially before it gets too hot to take your cute pug pal for a walk!). This pug is strolling through the meadow.

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cute black pug with a fawn pug puppy!
this duo is absolutely darling! they’re clearly getting ready for a good quick run, well, as fast a pug can run at least.
cute pug as a flying monkey!
the flying monkeys have never looked so good!
it’s saturday, time to party!
these pugs are ready to celebrate the weekend with you!
this cute pug looks so concerned! and quite the grouping of distinguished greys on his chin!
this pug is looking into the distance!
what a dreamy pug. he looks lost in pug thoughts (like snacks and naps).
adorably hanging out, this black pug was ready for her close up! she is ready to break hearts for sure.
this pug is enjoying the great outdoors!
it’s time to start enjoying the really nice weather (especially before it gets too hot to take your cute pug pal for a walk!). this pug is strolling through the meadow.


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Nestled between majestic snow-capped Mount Kenya to the east and the Great Rift Valley to the west, Segera Retreat offers Zen luxury for a revitalizing and authentic adventure.
Six thatch and timber villas, each with unique furnishing and artwork and fueled by solar power sit on raised wooden decks. Five villas come with one bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a private deck, an outside lounge, and a comfortable swing-bed. The family villa comprises one double and one twin room, each with an en-suite bathroom, and a shared lounge and deck area. The Segera House has a reception area, one double and one twin room each with an en suite bathroom, a shared lounge and kitchen, a raised outside deck area, a private sala, garden, and a plunge pool. Villa Segera has one bedroom that is connected by bridge to an observation lounge and deck area. It also offers a downstairs lounge area, a large pool, a bathroom with an outside shower, and a sunken hide.
Segera Ranch is located in the Laikipia Plateau, a conservancy area of 3,600 square miles and a major part of the Ewaso Ecosystem boasting the second highest wildlife density in Kenya. It’s also home to cheetah, herds of plains game, many reptile species, and over 150 bird species. Moreover, it is home to 7,000 elephants, and it supports important populations of endangered species including black rhino, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Patas monkey, Lelwel’s Hartebeest, and African wild dog.
Daily game drives explore the free-roaming wildlife of the Laikipia Plateau in comfortable 4×4 vehicles led by expert guides. This is the best way to see the “Big 5”: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. Guided nature walks explore the flora and fauna in more detail. The Center for the 4cs is a mix of natural history museum, art museum, and a comprehensive tour of holistic practices to sustain the Segera community and wildlife. Other activities include light aircraft or helicopter rides, sundowners and picnics, hides and lookout points, and cultural visits to the local community villages and schools.
The ranch exudes a truly “Out of Africa” feel with the profusion of botanical life in the sculpture garden, the exceptional African Art Collection, and the delicious home-grown cuisine either in Paddock House, the Stables, and pool bar area. Other amenities include an entrance pavilion with fireplace, a shop, an art gallery, a gym, a wellness center with a double spa treatment room, a mobile massage bed for private in-villa massages, a rasul tower with a steam bath, a salt-water swimming pool, and a wine tower with the owner’s private selection.

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nestled between majestic snow-capped mount kenya to the east and the great rift valley to the west, segera retreat offers zen luxury for a revitalizing and authentic adventure.
six thatch and timber villas, each with unique furnishing and artwork and fueled by solar power sit on raised wooden decks. five villas come with one bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a private deck, an outside lounge, and a comfortable swing-bed. the family villa comprises one double and one twin room, each with an en-suite bathroom, and a shared lounge and deck area. the segera house has a reception area, one double and one twin room each with an en suite bathroom, a shared lounge and kitchen, a raised outside deck area, a private sala, garden, and a plunge pool. villa segera has one bedroom that is connected by bridge to an observation lounge and deck area. it also offers a downstairs lounge area, a large pool, a bathroom with an outside shower, and a sunken hide.
segera ranch is located in the laikipia plateau, a conservancy area of 3,600 square miles and a major part of the ewaso ecosystem boasting the second highest wildlife density in kenya. it’s also home to cheetah, herds of plains game, many reptile species, and over 150 bird species. moreover, it is home to 7,000 elephants, and it supports important populations of endangered species including black rhino, grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, patas monkey, lelwel’s hartebeest, and african wild dog.
daily game drives explore the free-roaming wildlife of the laikipia plateau in comfortable 4×4 vehicles led by expert guides. this is the best way to see the “big 5”: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino. guided nature walks explore the flora and fauna in more detail. the center for the 4cs is a mix of natural history museum, art museum, and a comprehensive tour of holistic practices to sustain the segera community and wildlife. other activities include light aircraft or helicopter rides, sundowners and picnics, hides and lookout points, and cultural visits to the local community villages and schools.
the ranch exudes a truly “out of africa” feel with the profusion of botanical life in the sculpture garden, the exceptional african art collection, and the delicious home-grown cuisine either in paddock house, the stables, and pool bar area. other amenities include an entrance pavilion with fireplace, a shop, an art gallery, a gym, a wellness center with a double spa treatment room, a mobile massage bed for private in-villa massages, a rasul tower with a steam bath, a salt-water swimming pool, and a wine tower with the owner’s private selection.


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The team at Hills Irrigation specialise in the following services at a residential and commercial level. Contact us at 02-9659 9659 for further information.
Installation of irrigation systems is a specialty – from smaller residential systems to large commercial irrigation projects. We also do installation and service work for rural industry, farms, ovals and golf courses, including fertigation, filtration and pumping systems.
A quality irrigation system not only saves you time and money, but adds value to the biggest investment of your life – your home. At Hills Irrigation, we are more than happy to design one of the most important money-saving and property enhancing systems for you – a quality, fully automatic irrigation system.
From time to time, every irrigation system requires repairs and maintenance to ensure that it’s working correctly. Even small issues can have a significant effect on the ability of your irrigation system to look after lawns and gardens. The team at Hills Irrigation will ensure that your irrigation system works properly every month of the year.
As professional irrigation installers, Hills Irrigation takes pride in servicing and repairing irrigation systems in residential and commercial complexes within the Sydney metropolitan area. Whether your Strata requires monthly or biannual irrigation maintenance or just repairs as required, Hills Irrigation is happy to be of service and is able to work closely with Strata management.
Have you got pipe, wires or cables to put into the ground? We can provide a machine and operator for any type of trenching needs. The team at Hills Irrigation can provide support for those plumbing or irrigation works that you need done.
Hills Irrigation can take care of all your Backflow testing and certification requirements. All backflow prevention devices are required to be tested and certified annually. We can also lodge documentation with the relevant local authority. We also perform any maintenance or repair work as needed.

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the team at hills irrigation specialise in the following services at a residential and commercial level. contact us at 02-9659 9659 for further information.
installation of irrigation systems is a specialty – from smaller residential systems to large commercial irrigation projects. we also do installation and service work for rural industry, farms, ovals and golf courses, including fertigation, filtration and pumping systems.
a quality irrigation system not only saves you time and money, but adds value to the biggest investment of your life – your home. at hills irrigation, we are more than happy to design one of the most important money-saving and property enhancing systems for you – a quality, fully automatic irrigation system.
from time to time, every irrigation system requires repairs and maintenance to ensure that it’s working correctly. even small issues can have a significant effect on the ability of your irrigation system to look after lawns and gardens. the team at hills irrigation will ensure that your irrigation system works properly every month of the year.
as professional irrigation installers, hills irrigation takes pride in servicing and repairing irrigation systems in residential and commercial complexes within the sydney metropolitan area. whether your strata requires monthly or biannual irrigation maintenance or just repairs as required, hills irrigation is happy to be of service and is able to work closely with strata management.
have you got pipe, wires or cables to put into the ground? we can provide a machine and operator for any type of trenching needs. the team at hills irrigation can provide support for those plumbing or irrigation works that you need done.
hills irrigation can take care of all your backflow testing and certification requirements. all backflow prevention devices are required to be tested and certified annually. we can also lodge documentation with the relevant local authority. we also perform any maintenance or repair work as needed.


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IPNO receives hundreds of requests for help each year. Unfortunately we can’t take every case.
Our office currently only takes cases from Louisiana and south Mississippi. If your loved one is in another state, please visit this page to find a list of other organizations that may be able to help you.
The person was convicted in Louisiana or south Mississippi (for a list of counties in Mississippi where we review cases, see the table below).
The person is serving a life sentence or a near-life sentence with at least 10 years left to be served.
The person’s direct appeal has been denied (the direct appeal is the automatic appeal that follows a trial).
The person cannot afford an attorney.
The person is not serving a sentence on another, unrelated charge that will mean he or she will not be released if the conviction at issue is overturned.
If your loved-one does not meet the criteria, we understand you still may need help. Unfortunately there are not many people who can take the cases of people in prison, but for a few possible resources click here.
If your loved-one DOES meet our criteria and is imprisoned in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, tell him to ask an Inmate Counsel Substitute for an application form. Inmate Counsel Substitutes are trained in the IPNO application process and can make sure applications contain all the information we need to screen his case.
Cases that do not meet ALL the criteria or are not submitted IN WRITING will not be considered.
Please understand that we receive a large number of letters every week and it will take some time for us to respond to the application or inquiry. The applicant will be notified when the application is received or if it is determined the applicant’s case is not a case we can take. Otherwise, IPNO does not correspond with applicants about their case unless we decide we need additional information to screen the case. If IPNO does begin work on a case, project staff will contact the prisoner directly. If IPNO decides to represent a prisoner, it will provide the prisoner a written representation agreement to be signed by the prisoner.
Please tell your loved one to be patient. It often takes years before we can begin to review a case.
Do not call our office to inquire about the status of an application. We do not have the staff to handle phone calls and they only slow down our review of applications.

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ipno receives hundreds of requests for help each year. unfortunately we can’t take every case.
our office currently only takes cases from louisiana and south mississippi. if your loved one is in another state, please visit this page to find a list of other organizations that may be able to help you.
the person was convicted in louisiana or south mississippi (for a list of counties in mississippi where we review cases, see the table below).
the person is serving a life sentence or a near-life sentence with at least 10 years left to be served.
the person’s direct appeal has been denied (the direct appeal is the automatic appeal that follows a trial).
the person cannot afford an attorney.
the person is not serving a sentence on another, unrelated charge that will mean he or she will not be released if the conviction at issue is overturned.
if your loved-one does not meet the criteria, we understand you still may need help. unfortunately there are not many people who can take the cases of people in prison, but for a few possible resources click here.
if your loved-one does meet our criteria and is imprisoned in the louisiana state penitentiary at angola, tell him to ask an inmate counsel substitute for an application form. inmate counsel substitutes are trained in the ipno application process and can make sure applications contain all the information we need to screen his case.
cases that do not meet all the criteria or are not submitted in writing will not be considered.
please understand that we receive a large number of letters every week and it will take some time for us to respond to the application or inquiry. the applicant will be notified when the application is received or if it is determined the applicant’s case is not a case we can take. otherwise, ipno does not correspond with applicants about their case unless we decide we need additional information to screen the case. if ipno does begin work on a case, project staff will contact the prisoner directly. if ipno decides to represent a prisoner, it will provide the prisoner a written representation agreement to be signed by the prisoner.
please tell your loved one to be patient. it often takes years before we can begin to review a case.
do not call our office to inquire about the status of an application. we do not have the staff to handle phone calls and they only slow down our review of applications.


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Why And How Ought to You Eat Flaxseeds?
Flaxseed is the seed from a plant formally often known as linum usitatissimum, from which the seed is used to make drugs. Flaxseed has been cultivated for hundreds of years, and within the eighth century, King Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire decreed that every one his topics had been compelled to eat flaxseed.
At this time, researchers have proved the potential well being advantages that Charlemagne solely suspected. Some nutritionists have really referred to flaxseed as arguably one of the highly effective plant meals out there.
Flaxseed is present in a myriad of meals in the present day from cocktail crackers to oatmeal and waffles – and extra. The Flax Council within the US has estimated that about 300 flax-based merchandise are added to the market yearly simply in America and Canada.
Flaxseed is wealthy in lots of wholesome parts, however the contents of a particular Three have vastly added to its repute for supporting well being.
Omega Three fatty acids. These are good fat which have been proved to be glorious for a wholesome coronary heart. Research have proven that every tablespoon of floor flaxseed accommodates about 1.eight grams of omega 3, which is notably excessive.
Flaxseed is commonly damaged down by the physique into chemical compounds known as lignans, which have sturdy plant antioxidant and pure estrogen qualities. Flaxseed has as much as 70 occasions extra lignans than different plant meals.
Flaxseed accommodates excessive quantities of soluble and insoluble fiber, each of that are important for a wholesome digestive system.
B nutritional vitamins equivalent to B6 and B12.
Many of those compounds like vitamin C for instance, possess excessive ranges of antioxidants which assist to guard the physique from the free radicals which might do critical harm to tissues and organs which might result in critical diseases, and potential organ failure.

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home/news/why and how ought to you eat flaxseeds?
why and how ought to you eat flaxseeds?
flaxseed is the seed from a plant formally often known as linum usitatissimum, from which the seed is used to make drugs. flaxseed has been cultivated for hundreds of years, and within the eighth century, king charlemagne of the holy roman empire decreed that every one his topics had been compelled to eat flaxseed.
at this time, researchers have proved the potential well being advantages that charlemagne solely suspected. some nutritionists have really referred to flaxseed as arguably one of the highly effective plant meals out there.
flaxseed is present in a myriad of meals in the present day from cocktail crackers to oatmeal and waffles – and extra. the flax council within the us has estimated that about 300 flax-based merchandise are added to the market yearly simply in america and canada.
flaxseed is wealthy in lots of wholesome parts, however the contents of a particular three have vastly added to its repute for supporting well being.
omega three fatty acids. these are good fat which have been proved to be glorious for a wholesome coronary heart. research have proven that every tablespoon of floor flaxseed accommodates about 1.eight grams of omega 3, which is notably excessive.
flaxseed is commonly damaged down by the physique into chemical compounds known as lignans, which have sturdy plant antioxidant and pure estrogen qualities. flaxseed has as much as 70 occasions extra lignans than different plant meals.
flaxseed accommodates excessive quantities of soluble and insoluble fiber, each of that are important for a wholesome digestive system.
b nutritional vitamins equivalent to b6 and b12.
many of those compounds like vitamin c for instance, possess excessive ranges of antioxidants which assist to guard the physique from the free radicals which might do critical harm to tissues and organs which might result in critical diseases, and potential organ failure.


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We’ve added to our series of Fact sheets, by publishing three more to our website. They cover a wide array of environmental issues; correcting the most common areas of misconception.
Combined with interesting statistics and opinions from leading authoritative bodies, these Fact Sheets make a very influential and educational read.
This reports that forest products such as paper create an incentive for sustainable forest management and well managed forests bring multiple benefits for society.
This fact sheet identifies that the pulp, paper and print industry has a proven commitment to energy efficiency and is Europe’s biggest industrial user of renewable energy.
Explains how paper is one of the most recycled of all materials within Europe and how paper for recycling is an essential raw material.
Don’t forget, members of Two Sides can personalise our Fact Sheets! For more information, please contact us.

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we’ve added to our series of fact sheets, by publishing three more to our website. they cover a wide array of environmental issues; correcting the most common areas of misconception.
combined with interesting statistics and opinions from leading authoritative bodies, these fact sheets make a very influential and educational read.
this reports that forest products such as paper create an incentive for sustainable forest management and well managed forests bring multiple benefits for society.
this fact sheet identifies that the pulp, paper and print industry has a proven commitment to energy efficiency and is europe’s biggest industrial user of renewable energy.
explains how paper is one of the most recycled of all materials within europe and how paper for recycling is an essential raw material.
don’t forget, members of two sides can personalise our fact sheets! for more information, please contact us.


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Are you in definite need of money? Have you already applied for a loan? The fact cannot be denied that there is a recession in the market and the banking and the financial companies are taking time in giving the approval nowadays to the borrowers. The borrowers are getting helpless. There is no doubt that you can apply for a payday loan. This is the easiest process to get the approval and the loan amount as well. This should be kept in your mind. You just need to know the procedure of getting the approval of getting the loan. You can get to know everything by going online now. Here in this article we will make you familiar with the entire procedure. You just need to go through this process carefully.
At the very beginning you need to go online and search over there mentioning payday UK. If you have an internet connection in your home then you have done the half of the procedure. Now after going online you would come to see the search box. There you need to mention your requirement. Now you will be provided with the names and the contact numbers of the offices and the companies that provide the payday loan. You should know that the rate of interest will be higher than the other loans available in the market. So if you can compare the rate of interest with the other companies then you will get benefitted. But you should know that you will have to fill up an online form providing necessary information about you. This is the most crucial part. If you make any mistake there then there will be delay in the process of approval. You would get a verification call after filling up the form. This will be the final step.

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are you in definite need of money? have you already applied for a loan? the fact cannot be denied that there is a recession in the market and the banking and the financial companies are taking time in giving the approval nowadays to the borrowers. the borrowers are getting helpless. there is no doubt that you can apply for a payday loan. this is the easiest process to get the approval and the loan amount as well. this should be kept in your mind. you just need to know the procedure of getting the approval of getting the loan. you can get to know everything by going online now. here in this article we will make you familiar with the entire procedure. you just need to go through this process carefully.
at the very beginning you need to go online and search over there mentioning payday uk. if you have an internet connection in your home then you have done the half of the procedure. now after going online you would come to see the search box. there you need to mention your requirement. now you will be provided with the names and the contact numbers of the offices and the companies that provide the payday loan. you should know that the rate of interest will be higher than the other loans available in the market. so if you can compare the rate of interest with the other companies then you will get benefitted. but you should know that you will have to fill up an online form providing necessary information about you. this is the most crucial part. if you make any mistake there then there will be delay in the process of approval. you would get a verification call after filling up the form. this will be the final step.


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The genome organisation of HBV. The genes overlap.
squirrel hepatitis virus, Woodchuck hepatitis virus, and the Woolly ape Hepatitis B virus. The category is identified as part of the Hepadnaviridae family, which has 2 various other category, the Avihepadnavirus as well as a 2nd which has yet to be assigned. This family of viruses have actually not been assigned to a viral order. Viruses similar to Hepatitis B have been discovered in all apes (orangutan, gibbons, gorillas and primates), in Vintage monkeys, and in a New Globe woolly apes suggesting an ancient origin for this virus in primates.
The virus is separated into four significant serotypes (adr, adw, ayr, ayw) based upon antigenic epitopes present on its envelope proteins. These serotypes are based on an usual factor (a) as well as 2 mutually unique determinant sets (d/y and w/r). The viral stress have likewise been split right into ten genotypes (A– J) as well as forty subgenotypes inning accordance with total nucleotide series variant of the genome. The genotypes have a distinctive geographical distribution and also are utilized in tracing the evolution and transmission of the virus. Differences in between genotypes impact the disease severity, course and probability of issues, and response to therapy and also possibly inoculation. The serotypes and genotypes do not always match.
Genotype D has 10 subgenotypes.
Hepatitis B infection belongs to the Hepadnavirus family. The infection fragment, called Dane particle (virion), includes an outer lipid envelope as well as an icosahedral nucleocapsid core made up of protein. The nucleocapsid encloses the viral DNA and also a DNA polymerase that has reverse transcriptase task just like retroviruses. The external envelope consists of embedded proteins which are associated with viral binding of, and also entrance right into, at risk cells. The virus is just one of the tiniest enveloped pet viruses with a virion diameter of 42 nm, but pleomorphic kinds exist, consisting of filamentous and round bodies doing not have a core. These fragments are not infectious as well as are composed of the lipid as well as healthy protein that develops part of the surface of the virion, which is called the surface antigen (HBsAg), and is generated in excess throughout the life process of the virus.
HBcAg (HBeAg is a splice variant).
Hepatitis B virus DNA polymerase.
HBx. The function of this protein is not yet popular, but proof suggests it plays a part in the activation of the viral transcription process.
Hepatitis D infection requires HBV envelope particles to become infective.
Health Beacon supplies an easy to use Hepatitis B Test Kit.

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the genome organisation of hbv. the genes overlap.
squirrel hepatitis virus, woodchuck hepatitis virus, and the woolly ape hepatitis b virus. the category is identified as part of the hepadnaviridae family, which has 2 various other category, the avihepadnavirus as well as a 2nd which has yet to be assigned. this family of viruses have actually not been assigned to a viral order. viruses similar to hepatitis b have been discovered in all apes (orangutan, gibbons, gorillas and primates), in vintage monkeys, and in a new globe woolly apes suggesting an ancient origin for this virus in primates.
the virus is separated into four significant serotypes (adr, adw, ayr, ayw) based upon antigenic epitopes present on its envelope proteins. these serotypes are based on an usual factor (a) as well as 2 mutually unique determinant sets (d/y and w/r). the viral stress have likewise been split right into ten genotypes (a– j) as well as forty subgenotypes inning accordance with total nucleotide series variant of the genome. the genotypes have a distinctive geographical distribution and also are utilized in tracing the evolution and transmission of the virus. differences in between genotypes impact the disease severity, course and probability of issues, and response to therapy and also possibly inoculation. the serotypes and genotypes do not always match.
genotype d has 10 subgenotypes.
hepatitis b infection belongs to the hepadnavirus family. the infection fragment, called dane particle (virion), includes an outer lipid envelope as well as an icosahedral nucleocapsid core made up of protein. the nucleocapsid encloses the viral dna and also a dna polymerase that has reverse transcriptase task just like retroviruses. the external envelope consists of embedded proteins which are associated with viral binding of, and also entrance right into, at risk cells. the virus is just one of the tiniest enveloped pet viruses with a virion diameter of 42 nm, but pleomorphic kinds exist, consisting of filamentous and round bodies doing not have a core. these fragments are not infectious as well as are composed of the lipid as well as healthy protein that develops part of the surface of the virion, which is called the surface antigen (hbsag), and is generated in excess throughout the life process of the virus.
hbcag (hbeag is a splice variant).
hepatitis b virus dna polymerase.
hbx. the function of this protein is not yet popular, but proof suggests it plays a part in the activation of the viral transcription process.
hepatitis d infection requires hbv envelope particles to become infective.
health beacon supplies an easy to use hepatitis b test kit.


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AWW is joining over 3,000 people for an iconic twilight run along the Thames to raise money for TeachFirst.
We are proud to be participating in Run the River 2016, an event that supports educational equality and is dedicated to developing future leaders across education and society.
The AWW team includes seven staff from our London and Bristol offices.
You can sponsor our team via the Virgin Giving Money Fundraising Page. 100% of proceeds go to TeachFirst! Your donation will help ensure children from the poorest communities get a brilliant education. Come cheer team AWW along on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 7pm.

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aww is joining over 3,000 people for an iconic twilight run along the thames to raise money for teachfirst.
we are proud to be participating in run the river 2016, an event that supports educational equality and is dedicated to developing future leaders across education and society.
the aww team includes seven staff from our london and bristol offices.
you can sponsor our team via the virgin giving money fundraising page. 100% of proceeds go to teachfirst! your donation will help ensure children from the poorest communities get a brilliant education. come cheer team aww along on tuesday 6 september 2016 at 7pm.


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I won't be introducing kid blog for a while this fall. That doesn't mean 3rd grades can't post pieces and comments to their blogs as they did last year. They can.
Here’s how it works. Kids go to kidblog.org. They each have a password (this they already know well know from logging onto our school server).
Then they can create a new post or leave a comment on a post of a classmates’ page. They click either “publish” or “submit comment”. Either way, that submission comes by me for review before hitting the class blog. If this seems like it is working and worthwhile I can add parents (with user names and passwords) so you could view and comment as guests, without using your child’s log on. Kids will have time at school to work on this, but perhaps not as much as they would like. I figure that if you get time to help them with using it at home that could be really good. Besides if you don’t already have such conversations with them, this provides a great starting point for discussions about online safety, etc.
Always give a piece a title. When possible, give a piece a two part title. For example - Poem: My Dog, or Book Review: Harry Potter 2, etc.
Publish fairly short pieces. Less than 300 words. A chapter or two rather than a whole book.
Not post images, word art, etc. Not yet anyway. We only get 100 MB.
Post as many pieces as you like. Not just assignments. But think quality, not quantity.
Return to revise and edit pieces you have already published.
Comment on pieces your classmates post. Try to be specific. What did you like? What seemed to work well? What would you like the writer to say more about? Being critical is fine as long as you have something positive to say as well.
NEW -- Edit for Capital letters and periods and words you should be able to spell! Use spellcheck before submitting your piece. If you submit a piece but I don't seem to have approved it, check to be sure you have edited it.

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i won't be introducing kid blog for a while this fall. that doesn't mean 3rd grades can't post pieces and comments to their blogs as they did last year. they can.
here’s how it works. kids go to kidblog.org. they each have a password (this they already know well know from logging onto our school server).
then they can create a new post or leave a comment on a post of a classmates’ page. they click either “publish” or “submit comment”. either way, that submission comes by me for review before hitting the class blog. if this seems like it is working and worthwhile i can add parents (with user names and passwords) so you could view and comment as guests, without using your child’s log on. kids will have time at school to work on this, but perhaps not as much as they would like. i figure that if you get time to help them with using it at home that could be really good. besides if you don’t already have such conversations with them, this provides a great starting point for discussions about online safety, etc.
always give a piece a title. when possible, give a piece a two part title. for example - poem: my dog, or book review: harry potter 2, etc.
publish fairly short pieces. less than 300 words. a chapter or two rather than a whole book.
not post images, word art, etc. not yet anyway. we only get 100 mb.
post as many pieces as you like. not just assignments. but think quality, not quantity.
return to revise and edit pieces you have already published.
comment on pieces your classmates post. try to be specific. what did you like? what seemed to work well? what would you like the writer to say more about? being critical is fine as long as you have something positive to say as well.
new -- edit for capital letters and periods and words you should be able to spell! use spellcheck before submitting your piece. if you submit a piece but i don't seem to have approved it, check to be sure you have edited it.


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You'll need an online account so you can register and manage your Sure Signal.
You’ll receive a text as part of the registration process which contains a security code. This code is only valid for 20 minutes.
Once your Sure Signal is fully registered, you’ll receive a text or email to confirm that your Sure Signal is ready to use.
If your online account shows the Sure Signal as ‘Pending Active’ after the initial 24 hour setup period has elapsed, please contact our Live Chat team.
Check the Community for any planned maintenance. This will be announced at the top of the Sure Signal Community.
If you have any other problems with your Sure Signal registration or management, please contact our Live Chat team.

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you'll need an online account so you can register and manage your sure signal.
you’ll receive a text as part of the registration process which contains a security code. this code is only valid for 20 minutes.
once your sure signal is fully registered, you’ll receive a text or email to confirm that your sure signal is ready to use.
if your online account shows the sure signal as ‘pending active’ after the initial 24 hour setup period has elapsed, please contact our live chat team.
check the community for any planned maintenance. this will be announced at the top of the sure signal community.
if you have any other problems with your sure signal registration or management, please contact our live chat team.


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The Vintage Tyres DIY Tyre Fit Kit- Just add levers and elbow grease! Ideal for motorcycle tyres or small beaded edge tyres.
Contains: Approx. 15ml Tyre fitting soap paste and a 5g of talc for inner tubes.
Directions: Using a small stiff brush; apply a thin coat of tyre fitting paste to the bead of the tyre with which will face the inside of the wheel rim, then fit the first tyre bead to the wheel. Cover the inner tube with talc, then tuck the tube inside the tyre making sure the valve lines up with the valve hole in the rim. DO NOT fold or roll the tube in! Next; apply tyre bead paste to the outer tyre bead and fit the remaining bead onto outward facing side of the wheel.

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the vintage tyres diy tyre fit kit- just add levers and elbow grease! ideal for motorcycle tyres or small beaded edge tyres.
contains: approx. 15ml tyre fitting soap paste and a 5g of talc for inner tubes.
directions: using a small stiff brush; apply a thin coat of tyre fitting paste to the bead of the tyre with which will face the inside of the wheel rim, then fit the first tyre bead to the wheel. cover the inner tube with talc, then tuck the tube inside the tyre making sure the valve lines up with the valve hole in the rim. do not fold or roll the tube in! next; apply tyre bead paste to the outer tyre bead and fit the remaining bead onto outward facing side of the wheel.


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I have the hands of my pioneer ancestors who pulled wagons and mended clothes and planted seeds along the path from Illinois to the Salt Lake Valley. I looked down at my ripped cuticles and jagged nails at work today and paused to dig a paperclip under a few that gave refuge to fat crescents of dirt. I work in the yard most mornings before my job and spend weekends doing errands and exploring this place. The more I get out in the city, the more I want to get my hands into something messy when I get home, build something, cook something, sweat until it falls into my eyes - which doesn’t take very long here.
A few weeks ago I began my search for various yard related hardware items; pieces of wood, wire, steel rods, nails – stuff to build my fantasy garden where I pulled out a small fig tree and a flowering aloe vera a few weeks ago. (Don’t worry, both were replanted somewhere else in the yard.) But when I ask people where one finds such items a puzzled look comes over their faces.
And then it dawned on me one day as I watched the migration of foreign workers from their cites to the freeways to catch shared, crammed, busses or to simply walk until they reach their apartment: fixing up your house, building things in the yard, repairing broken pipes and trimming trees are all things done by other people here. I could be wrong, but I think there aren’t many “Do It Yourself” kind of stores here because, well, people don’t do it themselves.
And for some reason, this makes me want to build my own bamboo tomato trellis and mop my own floors and weed my own garden. To make pasta from scratch and rake the leaves myself. We got a bit carried away in Casablanca with a housekeeper who also cooked and a doorman and drivers from time to time and it’s feeling really good to sink my hands in again.
**Pictures coming soon! We took the camera to the beach the other day, but it was so humid that my lens immediately fogged up and I couldn't acclimate it before our dog walk was finished. Perhaps this week now that we have our own car!

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i have the hands of my pioneer ancestors who pulled wagons and mended clothes and planted seeds along the path from illinois to the salt lake valley. i looked down at my ripped cuticles and jagged nails at work today and paused to dig a paperclip under a few that gave refuge to fat crescents of dirt. i work in the yard most mornings before my job and spend weekends doing errands and exploring this place. the more i get out in the city, the more i want to get my hands into something messy when i get home, build something, cook something, sweat until it falls into my eyes - which doesn’t take very long here.
a few weeks ago i began my search for various yard related hardware items; pieces of wood, wire, steel rods, nails – stuff to build my fantasy garden where i pulled out a small fig tree and a flowering aloe vera a few weeks ago. (don’t worry, both were replanted somewhere else in the yard.) but when i ask people where one finds such items a puzzled look comes over their faces.
and then it dawned on me one day as i watched the migration of foreign workers from their cites to the freeways to catch shared, crammed, busses or to simply walk until they reach their apartment: fixing up your house, building things in the yard, repairing broken pipes and trimming trees are all things done by other people here. i could be wrong, but i think there aren’t many “do it yourself” kind of stores here because, well, people don’t do it themselves.
and for some reason, this makes me want to build my own bamboo tomato trellis and mop my own floors and weed my own garden. to make pasta from scratch and rake the leaves myself. we got a bit carried away in casablanca with a housekeeper who also cooked and a doorman and drivers from time to time and it’s feeling really good to sink my hands in again.
**pictures coming soon! we took the camera to the beach the other day, but it was so humid that my lens immediately fogged up and i couldn't acclimate it before our dog walk was finished. perhaps this week now that we have our own car!