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Kiln forming glass-melting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with molds-has quickly become one of the most popular subjects in studio glasswork. This comprehensive introduction covers all of the fundamentals, such as fusing, slumping and draping, as well as some intermediate and advanced techniques, including pot melting, inclusions, mold-making and more. 19 exquisite projects, arranged by skill level, range from home décor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant.
This guide contains all the skills and tools you need to get started in the world of glass fusing. It will talk about what type of glass to use and how to cut it; how to work with a kiln from setup to project completion; how to make your own molds and glass accents. Includes instructions and full-size patterns for 18 projects: bowls, vases, plates, windchimes, candleholders, and more! Illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos, a gallery of inspiring projects, and a list of glass fusing resources. 160 pgs, 670 color photos, spiral bound.
Includes 20 exciting projects for the glass fuser. The projects vary in skill level and application. Vases, bracelets, clocks, and a bottle slumping firing schedule are just a few to choose from. The selection of projects were chosen from the favorites taught at the Vinery. This book will be a great guide for retail stores teaching fusing classes or for the hobbyist that wants to work independently. Provides clear step by step instructions and pictures.
Contains patterns for wind chimes for every season, holidays and special events. There are chimes for Christmas, Easter bunnies, New Year’s hats and champagne glass, Valentine hearts, autumn leaves, hummingbirds, ribbons or remembrance and more. With its illustrated, step-by-step instructions, this is an excellent book for beginning fusers and stained glass craftspeople alike.
Full of fused Christmas cookies, Gingerbread boys & girls, a Christmas tree, a 3D gingerbread house and church. Uses System 96 glass. Firing directions include as well as glass choices. Why not have a reminder of Christmas all year?
Extensively revised and expanded! 30% larger than the previous release with an improved tutorial and expanded sections on inclusions, surface techniques, pattern bars, high temperature firing, and more. Basic fusing and slumping projects, such as making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters. Complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing, including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting. 208 pages with over 200 full color illustrations.
Your fast-track to fantastic fusing, casting and sinks! Includes firing guides. Patterns include clocks, candle holders, picture frames and much more. In this book, glass fusing is taken to a new level of sophistication. Ignited by curiosity, fueled by experimentation, you will find proven kiln crafting techniques approached from totally new directions. The result is a collection of incredibly exciting, awesomely fun, and often super-easy fresh new project ideas.
The first Fusing and Slumping "hands-on" manual of its kind has been updated with the latest fusing techniques and is now available in paperback. A user-friendly, easy-to-read, step-by-step lesson on how to fuse and slump, including information and pictures on what tools to use and how to use them correctly. Learn how to choose COE, measure glass, work with ceramic and stainless steel molds, and how to set firing schedules. Includes hundreds of tips and pictures to help make the learning process fun! 109 pages.
Contains 37 metal clay artists featuring 62 unique art-pieces. The work is showcased using high quality images taken at various view angles to enable the viewer to make a complete inspection of the piece – as if they were holding and turning the piece in their own hands. Each art-object is accompanied with a brief commentary about the artist’s work, a listing of statistics for the piece, plus the information on the artist.
Hot Techniques for Cool Projects. This 36 page book shows how to ramp up your skill level using various simple techniques in combination to create striking, artistic pieces. Both beginner and advanced fusers alike will find inspiration in the clever project shapes and more than 30 full color photographs showcasing the finished projects in sizzling trendy color schemes. Comes complete with more than 30 patterns, tips for project layout, stenciling and glass embossing, individual project assembly and firing instructions, plus fusing, slumping and draping firing guides for the projects included in the book.
Choose from over 30 art glass fusing projects designed to spark your imagination and ignite your creativity. This flashy assortment of easy-to-make projects features many holiday designs, including Halloween, Christmas, and Hanukah. Make beautiful fused bowls, plates, decorations, flats, and even kites! Choose from abstracts, marine life, flowers, frogs, and even a US flag. Firing guides and assembly information included. All projects shown in color pictures to assist in glass selection.
Looking for projects for tabletop kilns? Want to use up your scrap glass? Fun with Fusing contains 29 projects perfect for small kilns, classes and quick gifts. Make suncatchers, trivets, coasters or incorporate these designs into larger projects. Included are lots of fun animals, giraffe, panda, elephant, lion, puppy dogs, fish, hummingbirds, dragonflies and other fun subjects. Included are step-by-step instructions for construction, including how to make your own glass nuggets, materials lists and firing schedules.
Introduces new ways to utilize the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: Wear It (Jewelry), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors & Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks & Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus 10 more. Fuse It will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step. More that 300 color photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations.
If you′re running out of window space for your art glass creations, this book is what you need. Here are 15 contemporary designs for fused tiles to decorate your walls. Each tile is only 6"x6" so you can create them in even a very small kiln. These tiles are intended to be created in sets of three (or more) and then mounted, using hardware from Hang Your Glass, so that they "float" an inch or so in front of your wall. You can display the tile sets horizontally or vertically, depending what kind of space you are trying to enhance. Or use them individually to liven up a small nook or cranny.
Teaches how to easily, safely and inexpensively fire high quality photographs, graphics and text onto their fused glass projects using Fired-On Photo Fusing Decal Paper and any HP Black and White Laser printer. Takes all the guess work out of this exciting process giving step by step instructions and project ideas including instructions for colorizing sepia images. Filled with beautiful full color detailed photographs of exciting projects such as Wedding Invitation Plates, Family Portrait Brooches, Kids Own Drawing Tiles, Illustrated Stained Glass Panels and Treasured Family Recipe Platters. All fired images are permanent and food safe.
There are times when we would love to repeat a perfect firing outcome or an amazing, but unanticipated effect. There are other times when we have disappointing results that we would like to avoid in the future. These Fusing Log Sheets come in a writing pad style with convenient tear off pages. Each log page is pre-printed (in 2 colors) with easy to use check boxes for the most common types and styles of fuse firings. There is a space to describe the glass & components in the project and another to make a simple sketch. Then a conclusion and observation area is available for comments and suggestions to help you make appropriate decisions when planning similar projects in the future.
128 pages of creative ideas for making glass beads. 8 skilled beadmakers are given the challenge to create beads based on an inspiration--a color, a season, a painting, an emotion to see what they will create. The results are 323 color photos of their designs showing the variety of creative responses. Includes step-by-step techniques for using other materials with the glass to create unique beads.

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kiln forming glass-melting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with molds-has quickly become one of the most popular subjects in studio glasswork. this comprehensive introduction covers all of the fundamentals, such as fusing, slumping and draping, as well as some intermediate and advanced techniques, including pot melting, inclusions, mold-making and more. 19 exquisite projects, arranged by skill level, range from home décor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant.
this guide contains all the skills and tools you need to get started in the world of glass fusing. it will talk about what type of glass to use and how to cut it; how to work with a kiln from setup to project completion; how to make your own molds and glass accents. includes instructions and full-size patterns for 18 projects: bowls, vases, plates, windchimes, candleholders, and more! illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos, a gallery of inspiring projects, and a list of glass fusing resources. 160 pgs, 670 color photos, spiral bound.
includes 20 exciting projects for the glass fuser. the projects vary in skill level and application. vases, bracelets, clocks, and a bottle slumping firing schedule are just a few to choose from. the selection of projects were chosen from the favorites taught at the vinery. this book will be a great guide for retail stores teaching fusing classes or for the hobbyist that wants to work independently. provides clear step by step instructions and pictures.
contains patterns for wind chimes for every season, holidays and special events. there are chimes for christmas, easter bunnies, new year’s hats and champagne glass, valentine hearts, autumn leaves, hummingbirds, ribbons or remembrance and more. with its illustrated, step-by-step instructions, this is an excellent book for beginning fusers and stained glass craftspeople alike.
full of fused christmas cookies, gingerbread boys & girls, a christmas tree, a 3d gingerbread house and church. uses system 96 glass. firing directions include as well as glass choices. why not have a reminder of christmas all year?
extensively revised and expanded! 30% larger than the previous release with an improved tutorial and expanded sections on inclusions, surface techniques, pattern bars, high temperature firing, and more. basic fusing and slumping projects, such as making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters. complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing, including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting. 208 pages with over 200 full color illustrations.
your fast-track to fantastic fusing, casting and sinks! includes firing guides. patterns include clocks, candle holders, picture frames and much more. in this book, glass fusing is taken to a new level of sophistication. ignited by curiosity, fueled by experimentation, you will find proven kiln crafting techniques approached from totally new directions. the result is a collection of incredibly exciting, awesomely fun, and often super-easy fresh new project ideas.
the first fusing and slumping "hands-on" manual of its kind has been updated with the latest fusing techniques and is now available in paperback. a user-friendly, easy-to-read, step-by-step lesson on how to fuse and slump, including information and pictures on what tools to use and how to use them correctly. learn how to choose coe, measure glass, work with ceramic and stainless steel molds, and how to set firing schedules. includes hundreds of tips and pictures to help make the learning process fun! 109 pages.
contains 37 metal clay artists featuring 62 unique art-pieces. the work is showcased using high quality images taken at various view angles to enable the viewer to make a complete inspection of the piece – as if they were holding and turning the piece in their own hands. each art-object is accompanied with a brief commentary about the artist’s work, a listing of statistics for the piece, plus the information on the artist.
hot techniques for cool projects. this 36 page book shows how to ramp up your skill level using various simple techniques in combination to create striking, artistic pieces. both beginner and advanced fusers alike will find inspiration in the clever project shapes and more than 30 full color photographs showcasing the finished projects in sizzling trendy color schemes. comes complete with more than 30 patterns, tips for project layout, stenciling and glass embossing, individual project assembly and firing instructions, plus fusing, slumping and draping firing guides for the projects included in the book.
choose from over 30 art glass fusing projects designed to spark your imagination and ignite your creativity. this flashy assortment of easy-to-make projects features many holiday designs, including halloween, christmas, and hanukah. make beautiful fused bowls, plates, decorations, flats, and even kites! choose from abstracts, marine life, flowers, frogs, and even a us flag. firing guides and assembly information included. all projects shown in color pictures to assist in glass selection.
looking for projects for tabletop kilns? want to use up your scrap glass? fun with fusing contains 29 projects perfect for small kilns, classes and quick gifts. make suncatchers, trivets, coasters or incorporate these designs into larger projects. included are lots of fun animals, giraffe, panda, elephant, lion, puppy dogs, fish, hummingbirds, dragonflies and other fun subjects. included are step-by-step instructions for construction, including how to make your own glass nuggets, materials lists and firing schedules.
introduces new ways to utilize the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: wear it (jewelry), display it (holders), hang it (mirrors & ornaments), screw it (clocks & sculptures), drop it (vases), zen it (fountain), rake it (hot combing), sell it (marketing your work), plus 10 more. fuse it will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step. more that 300 color photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations.
if you′re running out of window space for your art glass creations, this book is what you need. here are 15 contemporary designs for fused tiles to decorate your walls. each tile is only 6"x6" so you can create them in even a very small kiln. these tiles are intended to be created in sets of three (or more) and then mounted, using hardware from hang your glass, so that they "float" an inch or so in front of your wall. you can display the tile sets horizontally or vertically, depending what kind of space you are trying to enhance. or use them individually to liven up a small nook or cranny.
teaches how to easily, safely and inexpensively fire high quality photographs, graphics and text onto their fused glass projects using fired-on photo fusing decal paper and any hp black and white laser printer. takes all the guess work out of this exciting process giving step by step instructions and project ideas including instructions for colorizing sepia images. filled with beautiful full color detailed photographs of exciting projects such as wedding invitation plates, family portrait brooches, kids own drawing tiles, illustrated stained glass panels and treasured family recipe platters. all fired images are permanent and food safe.
there are times when we would love to repeat a perfect firing outcome or an amazing, but unanticipated effect. there are other times when we have disappointing results that we would like to avoid in the future. these fusing log sheets come in a writing pad style with convenient tear off pages. each log page is pre-printed (in 2 colors) with easy to use check boxes for the most common types and styles of fuse firings. there is a space to describe the glass & components in the project and another to make a simple sketch. then a conclusion and observation area is available for comments and suggestions to help you make appropriate decisions when planning similar projects in the future.
128 pages of creative ideas for making glass beads. 8 skilled beadmakers are given the challenge to create beads based on an inspiration--a color, a season, a painting, an emotion to see what they will create. the results are 323 color photos of their designs showing the variety of creative responses. includes step-by-step techniques for using other materials with the glass to create unique beads.


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The Mid-Michigan Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers-SAE International will kickoff the 2011-2012 dinner and program season on Monday at Baker College's Technology Center, Room S128, 1050 W. Bristol Road at Fenton Road, Flint.
The speaker will be Jim Campbell, vice president, General Motors Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. The program topic will be General Motors racing history.
Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7p.m. The program begins at 7:45 PM.
The dinner cost for SAE and SVEC members is $25; retired SAE member cost is $20, and student cost is $18. Non-member cost is $30. This event is open to the public.

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the mid-michigan section of the society of automotive engineers-sae international will kickoff the 2011-2012 dinner and program season on monday at baker college's technology center, room s128, 1050 w. bristol road at fenton road, flint.
the speaker will be jim campbell, vice president, general motors performance vehicles and motorsports. the program topic will be general motors racing history.
social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7p.m. the program begins at 7:45 pm.
the dinner cost for sae and svec members is $25; retired sae member cost is $20, and student cost is $18. non-member cost is $30. this event is open to the public.


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Contact us to plan a chair massage for your event!
Every GOOD business knows, if you want a successful and productive company INVESTING in your employees health and wellness is the BEST investment you can make. Studies have shown companies that utilizes wellness programs that are preventative practices of care (like massage therapy), there is a significant increase in productivity and dramatic decrease in absenteeism. Massage therapy offered in the work space can also boost office moral (who wouldn’t look forward to a massage at work).
We work with many organizations and companies to help their events become EVEN BETTER! Whether it is a charity walk/run, retreat, fundraiser, college event or private party massage can be the added experience that will make you event STAND OUT! Definitely a experience your attendees will be talking about for years to come!
Massage sessions will be for 5, 10 or 15 minute intervals. Company can decide length of massage. Be advised that there will be time needed between each massage for clean up and set up for the next client (approximately 5 minutes). This clean up/set up time is not included as the massage time.
Contracted company shall provide a quiet space large enough to handle the chair/table massage (approximately 8ft. x 8ft.minimum) with a working electrical outlet and working light.
The therapist will be available for the number of hours contracted. The therapist will work on the clients during those hours. It is up to the company to provide clients and coordinate scheduling of clients. The therapist will be paid for the hours contracted regardless of the number of clients worked on.
Every 2 hours the therapist will take a paid 10-minute break.

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contact us to plan a chair massage for your event!
every good business knows, if you want a successful and productive company investing in your employees health and wellness is the best investment you can make. studies have shown companies that utilizes wellness programs that are preventative practices of care (like massage therapy), there is a significant increase in productivity and dramatic decrease in absenteeism. massage therapy offered in the work space can also boost office moral (who wouldn’t look forward to a massage at work).
we work with many organizations and companies to help their events become even better! whether it is a charity walk/run, retreat, fundraiser, college event or private party massage can be the added experience that will make you event stand out! definitely a experience your attendees will be talking about for years to come!
massage sessions will be for 5, 10 or 15 minute intervals. company can decide length of massage. be advised that there will be time needed between each massage for clean up and set up for the next client (approximately 5 minutes). this clean up/set up time is not included as the massage time.
contracted company shall provide a quiet space large enough to handle the chair/table massage (approximately 8ft. x 8ft.minimum) with a working electrical outlet and working light.
the therapist will be available for the number of hours contracted. the therapist will work on the clients during those hours. it is up to the company to provide clients and coordinate scheduling of clients. the therapist will be paid for the hours contracted regardless of the number of clients worked on.
every 2 hours the therapist will take a paid 10-minute break.


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As a supplier of DAD UK products, we were excited to hear the news that they are now the UK's sole distributor for Brabantia's designer post boxes.
They offer a wide selection of models and colours along with their range of accessories such as newspaper holders and stands. These can be colour matched to the mailbox too.
Their stainless steel models are particularly stylish, corrosion resistant and simple to keep clean and fresh looking.
We can also offer additrional or replacement keys for these letterboxes, as well as replacement locks if need be.

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as a supplier of dad uk products, we were excited to hear the news that they are now the uk's sole distributor for brabantia's designer post boxes.
they offer a wide selection of models and colours along with their range of accessories such as newspaper holders and stands. these can be colour matched to the mailbox too.
their stainless steel models are particularly stylish, corrosion resistant and simple to keep clean and fresh looking.
we can also offer additrional or replacement keys for these letterboxes, as well as replacement locks if need be.


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According to the time stamps on the New Posts page the forum still runs in summer time mode. Any special reason for that ?
The server is in Iceland, which doesn't do DST any more. But, depending on where you are, the forum software adjusts the timestamps on posts accordingly. Seems to work okay for me here, but maybe there's a bug or something, as well.
I think you have to adapt your profile preferences for time zone from UTC+2 (summertime) to UTC+1 (wintertime).
I don't think it's supposed to show wintertime in winter with UTC+2 because that depends on your country exactly, so you have to adapt it manually.
I checked my profile settings and it's pinned on UTC+1 which is CET (central European time).
Yesterday evening I noticed that new posts added after 23.00 hours but before 24.00 hrs. were already considered to be posted on the next day while all posts from before 23.00 hrs. were marked "yesterday" -- which was rather odd from where I'm sitting. That's how I found out.
I don't know whether there would be a bug somewhere. The only thing I can say for sure is, that this is the first time ever I noticed this hiccup on the forum anyway. All previous time shifts went by smoothly to the point of as good as unnoticed with no quirks like this one.
I've just checked for anomalies in the time stamps on the New Posts page and couldn't find any.
Moreover, the after 23.00 hrs. posts which yesterday evening seemed categorized as belonging to today are now properly placed in the right category where they belong.
All in all, it looks like a minor glitch took place, or I simply misread -- what to me seems very unlikely but is not entirely impossible.

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according to the time stamps on the new posts page the forum still runs in summer time mode. any special reason for that ?
the server is in iceland, which doesn't do dst any more. but, depending on where you are, the forum software adjusts the timestamps on posts accordingly. seems to work okay for me here, but maybe there's a bug or something, as well.
i think you have to adapt your profile preferences for time zone from utc+2 (summertime) to utc+1 (wintertime).
i don't think it's supposed to show wintertime in winter with utc+2 because that depends on your country exactly, so you have to adapt it manually.
i checked my profile settings and it's pinned on utc+1 which is cet (central european time).
yesterday evening i noticed that new posts added after 23.00 hours but before 24.00 hrs. were already considered to be posted on the next day while all posts from before 23.00 hrs. were marked "yesterday" -- which was rather odd from where i'm sitting. that's how i found out.
i don't know whether there would be a bug somewhere. the only thing i can say for sure is, that this is the first time ever i noticed this hiccup on the forum anyway. all previous time shifts went by smoothly to the point of as good as unnoticed with no quirks like this one.
i've just checked for anomalies in the time stamps on the new posts page and couldn't find any.
moreover, the after 23.00 hrs. posts which yesterday evening seemed categorized as belonging to today are now properly placed in the right category where they belong.
all in all, it looks like a minor glitch took place, or i simply misread -- what to me seems very unlikely but is not entirely impossible.


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Home, Commercial and Infrared Inspections St. Louis, Jefferson, Washington, Franklin counties in Missouri. Energy Auditing, Electrical Inspections, Mechanical Inspections, Equine Inspections, Draw and Insurance Inspections and Fire Inspections.
Submitted by DavidLauby on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 13:35.
Submitted by DavidLauby on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:55.
Submitted by DavidLauby on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 19:44.
ECOSHIELD of Missouri, LLC. is a green based company bringing The Healthier Environment Living Program, a first-to-market indoor environment testing and treatment program to our customers. We focus on three unique areas: IASQ Certified Inspector Professionals receiving Indoor Air and Surface Quality education, Healthier Verifications through testing of indoor enviroments and our non-toxic XMICROBE antimicrobial and XMICROBE disinfectant treatments.
Submitted by DavidLauby on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 13:14.

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home, commercial and infrared inspections st. louis, jefferson, washington, franklin counties in missouri. energy auditing, electrical inspections, mechanical inspections, equine inspections, draw and insurance inspections and fire inspections.
submitted by davidlauby on wed, 08/25/2010 - 13:35.
submitted by davidlauby on tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:55.
submitted by davidlauby on tue, 12/09/2008 - 19:44.
ecoshield of missouri, llc. is a green based company bringing the healthier environment living program, a first-to-market indoor environment testing and treatment program to our customers. we focus on three unique areas: iasq certified inspector professionals receiving indoor air and surface quality education, healthier verifications through testing of indoor enviroments and our non-toxic xmicrobe antimicrobial and xmicrobe disinfectant treatments.
submitted by davidlauby on mon, 11/09/2009 - 13:14.


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Origin trips are a great opportunity to make valuable coffee connections and gain first-hand insight into the production process – if you plan your visit right. If you don’t, you might find yourself regretting wasted time and missed chances.
So to help you create the perfect itinerary and achieve that eye-opening travel you’re dreaming of, we spoke to some coffee pros with experience of going to origin. They shared with us six things they think are vital.
Between the three of them, they have experience of visiting producers, of being producers, and of helping producers. And they’ve planned a lot of origin trips.
Coffee can be grown anywhere between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. That leaves a lot of landmass for you to choose from. When you decide between Peru, Indonesia, or anywhere else in that space, you vastly change the trip you are going to take.
Coffee profiles is one point that Samuel and Danner were keen to mention. Maybe you already have a few staples at your shop, such as an earthy Sumatran and a sweet Ethiopian with notes of blueberry. So what’s next? Samuel and Danner suggest starting with the coffee you love. Alternatively, if you’re looking for something different, they recommend considering whether you want to hone in on a specific country profile or diversify your options by adding a new continent.
Either way, it’s necessary to consider the flavor profile you’re hoping to achieve. To do this, take some time to research the tones that different regions and countries offer or, better yet, Samuel suggests choosing to do a cupping to test the nuances of different regions.
Harvest time will be extremely busy and stressful; nevertheless, for Samuel and Danner, this is when you should go. Though there is a vast amount of work going on, the chance to see every step between the harvest and the export is an opportunity, they assured me, that you do not want to pass up.
In other words, going at any time is valuable – but depending on your purpose, certain times will be better than others.
This is one thing that, frankly, you’ll have to do without.
“Expect to eat new foods, be tired, get dirty, learn a lot, meet amazing people who don’t speak the same language,” says Danner. It’s things like these that will make your trip so rewarding – but don’t go expecting a first class event.
Ben notes that you should make your trip a little more comfortable for yourself by not eating local cheese or raw vegetables, and also making sure not to drink local water. But that’s still not going to make this luxury travel.
“Coffee travel is mostly uncomfortable and tiring,” explains Samuel. Most likely you will experience bumpy roads, humid weather, and more. If this is a deal-breaker then you may seriously want to consider why you are taking the trip and how you plan on making it work for your personality.
Every coffee farm will be different, Samuel and Danner caution. This makes it important to know who’s growing your beans. This means that look into sustainable practices is key when choosing your origin. Besides being better for the workers and the environment, there’s a strong correlation between sustainable practices and high-quality beans.
No matter how nice the farmers are and how sustainable their practices might be, you have to keep production in mind. Samuel and Danner recommend asking yourself how much you’re looking to roast. Do you want to be a small micro roaster or are you looking to ship all across the map? While it will be a great learning experience to visit any new location, going to a farm and then deciding not to work with them is probably not worth their time – or yours.
Finding someone who can work as an intermediary may seem challenging – but nowhere near as challenging as creating that coffee relationship on your own. Ben gives himself as an example: “We’re literally on the farms of partner producers all the time, and have our own farm.” This, he says, makes it easier for him to establish or facilitate business relationships with farmers.
So there you have it: six things that coffee pros consider crucial for planning your origin trip. If you’re still interested in going after all of that, then you’re truly in for a treat. Finalize your location, book your tickets, and start packing.
Written by D. Haas and edited by T. Newton. Feature photo credit: Aumakua/Jose Morales.

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origin trips are a great opportunity to make valuable coffee connections and gain first-hand insight into the production process – if you plan your visit right. if you don’t, you might find yourself regretting wasted time and missed chances.
so to help you create the perfect itinerary and achieve that eye-opening travel you’re dreaming of, we spoke to some coffee pros with experience of going to origin. they shared with us six things they think are vital.
between the three of them, they have experience of visiting producers, of being producers, and of helping producers. and they’ve planned a lot of origin trips.
coffee can be grown anywhere between the tropics of cancer and capricorn. that leaves a lot of landmass for you to choose from. when you decide between peru, indonesia, or anywhere else in that space, you vastly change the trip you are going to take.
coffee profiles is one point that samuel and danner were keen to mention. maybe you already have a few staples at your shop, such as an earthy sumatran and a sweet ethiopian with notes of blueberry. so what’s next? samuel and danner suggest starting with the coffee you love. alternatively, if you’re looking for something different, they recommend considering whether you want to hone in on a specific country profile or diversify your options by adding a new continent.
either way, it’s necessary to consider the flavor profile you’re hoping to achieve. to do this, take some time to research the tones that different regions and countries offer or, better yet, samuel suggests choosing to do a cupping to test the nuances of different regions.
harvest time will be extremely busy and stressful; nevertheless, for samuel and danner, this is when you should go. though there is a vast amount of work going on, the chance to see every step between the harvest and the export is an opportunity, they assured me, that you do not want to pass up.
in other words, going at any time is valuable – but depending on your purpose, certain times will be better than others.
this is one thing that, frankly, you’ll have to do without.
“expect to eat new foods, be tired, get dirty, learn a lot, meet amazing people who don’t speak the same language,” says danner. it’s things like these that will make your trip so rewarding – but don’t go expecting a first class event.
ben notes that you should make your trip a little more comfortable for yourself by not eating local cheese or raw vegetables, and also making sure not to drink local water. but that’s still not going to make this luxury travel.
“coffee travel is mostly uncomfortable and tiring,” explains samuel. most likely you will experience bumpy roads, humid weather, and more. if this is a deal-breaker then you may seriously want to consider why you are taking the trip and how you plan on making it work for your personality.
every coffee farm will be different, samuel and danner caution. this makes it important to know who’s growing your beans. this means that look into sustainable practices is key when choosing your origin. besides being better for the workers and the environment, there’s a strong correlation between sustainable practices and high-quality beans.
no matter how nice the farmers are and how sustainable their practices might be, you have to keep production in mind. samuel and danner recommend asking yourself how much you’re looking to roast. do you want to be a small micro roaster or are you looking to ship all across the map? while it will be a great learning experience to visit any new location, going to a farm and then deciding not to work with them is probably not worth their time – or yours.
finding someone who can work as an intermediary may seem challenging – but nowhere near as challenging as creating that coffee relationship on your own. ben gives himself as an example: “we’re literally on the farms of partner producers all the time, and have our own farm.” this, he says, makes it easier for him to establish or facilitate business relationships with farmers.
so there you have it: six things that coffee pros consider crucial for planning your origin trip. if you’re still interested in going after all of that, then you’re truly in for a treat. finalize your location, book your tickets, and start packing.
written by d. haas and edited by t. newton. feature photo credit: aumakua/jose morales.


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Immaculately presented and spread over 2 expansive levels, this solid home is designed to suit the growing & or independent family.
The lower section of the home offers a 5th bedroom, ideal for dual living accommodation, teenagers retreat or home business operation.
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If you are searching for that special home to enjoy with family & friends, plus the scope to add value, if you so desire, then this is it.

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enjoy the high life from this generous (4) bedroom dual level family home that commands open rural views and cool breezes.
immaculately presented and spread over 2 expansive levels, this solid home is designed to suit the growing & or independent family.
the lower section of the home offers a 5th bedroom, ideal for dual living accommodation, teenagers retreat or home business operation.
in addition, you will enjoy being within (5) minutes to banora & major tweed shopping for total retail therapy.
beach lovers, surfers and nippers can have their toes in the sand at world class gold coast beaches, within (12) minutes from home.
gold coast airport & southern cross university is a mere (15) minutes.
if you are searching for that special home to enjoy with family & friends, plus the scope to add value, if you so desire, then this is it.


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cloud hosting is the ideal option to get over mentioned circumstance in head. for anybody who is using a public cloud, it can be sure to influence the applications’ functionality. you’ll be able with respect to you to select private cloud, open public cloud or perhaps cross types cloud alternatives based upon the variety info you will absolutely heading to come to be saving. allows you to pay for your private storage space which usually might be working as the community machine. there are a large number of the cloud machines in an impair hosting which usually are easily obtainable to the correct customer which in turn permits the aid for being dedicated to a specific consumer whenever needed. your clients become enlightened punctually and they are generally competent to spend upon particular particular date. to employ a provider from the most effective scheming program, the customer will not need to purchase a really fast laptop.
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UC Berkeley professor Nicholas Jewell has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors possible in the fields of health and medicine. The academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Jewell becomes Berkeley’s 11th living faculty member in the National Academy of Medicine.
A professor of biostatistics and statistics in the Department of Statistics and the School of Public Health, Jewell is an expert in statistical methods related to infectious diseases, biostatistical techniques in epidemiological data analysis, survival analysis and stochastic processes and genomics. At Berkeley since 1981, he has held many leadership roles, serving as vice provost from 1994 to 2000.
In 2007, Jewell was elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society, for seminal contributions to biostatistical methodology and their applications to current health problems and for editorial leadership in the statistical sciences.
New National Academy of Medicine members are elected by current members who recognize individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. Jewell is among 70 newly elected regular members and 10 international members, bringing the academy’s total membership to 2,127, plus 172 international members. Last year, Stefano Bertozzi, dean of the Berkeley School of Public Health and a professor of health policy and management, was elected to the academy.

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uc berkeley professor nicholas jewell has been elected to the national academy of medicine, one of the highest honors possible in the fields of health and medicine. the academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. jewell becomes berkeley’s 11th living faculty member in the national academy of medicine.
a professor of biostatistics and statistics in the department of statistics and the school of public health, jewell is an expert in statistical methods related to infectious diseases, biostatistical techniques in epidemiological data analysis, survival analysis and stochastic processes and genomics. at berkeley since 1981, he has held many leadership roles, serving as vice provost from 1994 to 2000.
in 2007, jewell was elected to the american association for the advancement of science, the world’s largest general scientific society, for seminal contributions to biostatistical methodology and their applications to current health problems and for editorial leadership in the statistical sciences.
new national academy of medicine members are elected by current members who recognize individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. jewell is among 70 newly elected regular members and 10 international members, bringing the academy’s total membership to 2,127, plus 172 international members. last year, stefano bertozzi, dean of the berkeley school of public health and a professor of health policy and management, was elected to the academy.


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Who was the first actor ever?
Thespis (/ˈθɛspɪs/; Greek: Θέσπις; fl. 6th century BC) of Icaria (present-day Dionysos, Greece), according to certain Ancient Greek sources and especially Aristotle, was the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of speaking as him or herself).

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who was the first actor ever?
thespis (/ˈθɛspɪs/; greek: θέσπις; fl. 6th century bc) of icaria (present-day dionysos, greece), according to certain ancient greek sources and especially aristotle, was the first person ever to appear on stage as an actor playing a character in a play (instead of speaking as him or herself).


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Inspired by the beauty icon in 90's era, The Clique is a collection of three grunge brown-tone shades of SUEDED! Lip and Cheek Creams. Featuring rich pigment, yet creamily comfortable, these three iconic colours deliver the instant '90s statement look with a modern twist.
Comes in a full set of happiness and temporary tattoos to complete your look.

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inspired by the beauty icon in 90's era, the clique is a collection of three grunge brown-tone shades of sueded! lip and cheek creams. featuring rich pigment, yet creamily comfortable, these three iconic colours deliver the instant '90s statement look with a modern twist.
comes in a full set of happiness and temporary tattoos to complete your look.


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I often get memories from my teenage years mixed up with events I read in books, because honestly I read so much during that time that fiction sometimes felt real. And while I love the YA of today, there’s something so nostalgic about revisiting childhood favorites. When you reread a beloved book that was meaningful to you in high school, a book that inspired you just before you left for college, or a book that got you through those awkward early teenage years, you reminisce about when you read it for the very first time.
And not only can you remember where you were and how you felt when you read it initially, you can also look at the book with fresh eyes, and it might even take on a new meaning. Who knows? You might even discover a few jokes or themes that you missed the first time around.
Another great thing about the YA books you read as a teen is that you probably have a hard copy lying around somewhere, or you can easily get one from the library — after all, it was another era back then, before e-readers burst onto the scene. So dig out those dusty copies of your favorite YA books, because some of them are definitely worth a reread.
This book series follows Alice from middle school all the way until age 60. The final Alice book, Now I'll Tell You Everything, was published in October 2013. So if you adored these books as a teenager and haven't caught up yet, why not re-read this frank and open series so you can finish up with the final book?
This story is about first love, growing up, and seeing a person for their inner character. I first read it as a young teenager, and each time I've re-read it has only made me love it even more. Do yourself a favor and reread this book today.
First of all, this is soon to be a Netflix series, so you need to reread the books to refresh your memory. Second of all, you will definitely catch a lot of jokes throughout the books that your teenage mind didn't catch the first time around, so this comically dark series is worth a reread.
The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe will always remind me of Christmastime, because of the gorgeous snow scenes — and Santa's cameo appearance. This is a great series to cuddle up with on chilly winter nights, especially if you want to recapture some of the magic you felt when you were younger. Personally, I still check the back of wardrobes, just in case.
The movie was nothing like the book. And if you haven't reread this in a while, it's time: Gail Carson Levine was the undisputed queen of fairy tale retellings when you were a teen — before the trend started back up again recently. So take a break from all the dystopian retellings of today and revisit one of the originals.
You were probably assigned to read this in school, but it's an unexpected gem that's definitely worth revisiting, especially if you (like me) are currently obsessed with the Broadway show Hamilton and want something historical to read while you listen to the soundtrack for the millionth time.
This beautifully woven story was one of my favorites as a teen. It blends together the tales of a servant girl, a mouse, and a rat. When you reread it, you will be inspired to think about destiny and how your life intertwines with so many other people's stories.
This is a book I stole off my brother's shelf when I was a teenager and couldn't put it down. The series often gets advertised as something to read if you love Harry Potter, but honestly it's great on its own. What teenager didn't have a brief period where you were completely obsessed with mythology? And knew exactly which god or goddess would be your parent?
Whether or not you critique Stargirl as being a bit "manic pixie dreamgirl," this was once the book about nonconformist girls. Stargirl was so interesting, and she inspired others to break free from social norms! Just like that scene in High School Musical!
This book about Ponyboy and the Greasers versus the Socs is a quintessential coming-of-age story, and it is definitely worth a reread if you're interested in looking back on life as a teenager from a new perspective.
This book was one of my absolute favorites as a young teen, and I still admire the way Sachar weaves together stories of the past and present. It's definitely worth a reread, and then you can have a viewing party and enjoy Shia LaBeouf in one of his best roles ever.
This was probably the book that introduced you to science-fiction fantasy, and for that, it's certainly worth a reread. The themes aren't just for kids, and you will glean so much from rereading — there's a reason this book has been beloved for so many years.
When I first read this book as a young teen, I felt so differently about the end than I do now. Without spoiling anything, for those of you who haven't read it, as a kid I totally disagreed with Winnie's choice. I would never have done that! Now, looking back, I admire her maturity. Definitely worth a reread if you want to compare your opinions on the deeper questions as a young teen versus how you feel now.
This treasured classic is always worth a reread, especially if you need a touch of whimsy and magic in your life. And who doesn't?
This was basically the No. 1 teen girl book back in the day, perfect for passing from friend to friend and arguing who would be which character. Grab your friends, grab a copy, and start rereading, and you'll rediscover that sisterhood all over again.

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i often get memories from my teenage years mixed up with events i read in books, because honestly i read so much during that time that fiction sometimes felt real. and while i love the ya of today, there’s something so nostalgic about revisiting childhood favorites. when you reread a beloved book that was meaningful to you in high school, a book that inspired you just before you left for college, or a book that got you through those awkward early teenage years, you reminisce about when you read it for the very first time.
and not only can you remember where you were and how you felt when you read it initially, you can also look at the book with fresh eyes, and it might even take on a new meaning. who knows? you might even discover a few jokes or themes that you missed the first time around.
another great thing about the ya books you read as a teen is that you probably have a hard copy lying around somewhere, or you can easily get one from the library — after all, it was another era back then, before e-readers burst onto the scene. so dig out those dusty copies of your favorite ya books, because some of them are definitely worth a reread.
this book series follows alice from middle school all the way until age 60. the final alice book, now i'll tell you everything, was published in october 2013. so if you adored these books as a teenager and haven't caught up yet, why not re-read this frank and open series so you can finish up with the final book?
this story is about first love, growing up, and seeing a person for their inner character. i first read it as a young teenager, and each time i've re-read it has only made me love it even more. do yourself a favor and reread this book today.
first of all, this is soon to be a netflix series, so you need to reread the books to refresh your memory. second of all, you will definitely catch a lot of jokes throughout the books that your teenage mind didn't catch the first time around, so this comically dark series is worth a reread.
the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe will always remind me of christmastime, because of the gorgeous snow scenes — and santa's cameo appearance. this is a great series to cuddle up with on chilly winter nights, especially if you want to recapture some of the magic you felt when you were younger. personally, i still check the back of wardrobes, just in case.
the movie was nothing like the book. and if you haven't reread this in a while, it's time: gail carson levine was the undisputed queen of fairy tale retellings when you were a teen — before the trend started back up again recently. so take a break from all the dystopian retellings of today and revisit one of the originals.
you were probably assigned to read this in school, but it's an unexpected gem that's definitely worth revisiting, especially if you (like me) are currently obsessed with the broadway show hamilton and want something historical to read while you listen to the soundtrack for the millionth time.
this beautifully woven story was one of my favorites as a teen. it blends together the tales of a servant girl, a mouse, and a rat. when you reread it, you will be inspired to think about destiny and how your life intertwines with so many other people's stories.
this is a book i stole off my brother's shelf when i was a teenager and couldn't put it down. the series often gets advertised as something to read if you love harry potter, but honestly it's great on its own. what teenager didn't have a brief period where you were completely obsessed with mythology? and knew exactly which god or goddess would be your parent?
whether or not you critique stargirl as being a bit "manic pixie dreamgirl," this was once the book about nonconformist girls. stargirl was so interesting, and she inspired others to break free from social norms! just like that scene in high school musical!
this book about ponyboy and the greasers versus the socs is a quintessential coming-of-age story, and it is definitely worth a reread if you're interested in looking back on life as a teenager from a new perspective.
this book was one of my absolute favorites as a young teen, and i still admire the way sachar weaves together stories of the past and present. it's definitely worth a reread, and then you can have a viewing party and enjoy shia labeouf in one of his best roles ever.
this was probably the book that introduced you to science-fiction fantasy, and for that, it's certainly worth a reread. the themes aren't just for kids, and you will glean so much from rereading — there's a reason this book has been beloved for so many years.
when i first read this book as a young teen, i felt so differently about the end than i do now. without spoiling anything, for those of you who haven't read it, as a kid i totally disagreed with winnie's choice. i would never have done that! now, looking back, i admire her maturity. definitely worth a reread if you want to compare your opinions on the deeper questions as a young teen versus how you feel now.
this treasured classic is always worth a reread, especially if you need a touch of whimsy and magic in your life. and who doesn't?
this was basically the no. 1 teen girl book back in the day, perfect for passing from friend to friend and arguing who would be which character. grab your friends, grab a copy, and start rereading, and you'll rediscover that sisterhood all over again.


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Sun., Oct. 9, 2016, 8:57 p.m.
ST. LOUIS – The question has been asked so many times over the past 16 months of this presidential election that it has become a cliche: Has anyone ever seen anything quite like this? And yet, once again, Donald Trump took Campaign 2016 to places no one could have imagined when it all began.
In the wake of the release of an 11-year-old video of Trump speaking of actions that, if carried out, would amount to sexual assaults of women, the Republican nominee may have stepped back, issued another apology and tried to keep his demeanor in his exchange with Hillary Clinton as restrained as possible. He chose to do otherwise.
It’s not that serious issues were not addressed and at times serious disagreements aired, whether it was over the Affordable Care Act or the state of U.S. foreign policy under President Barack Obama. But never has there been a debate in which the attacks, the body language or the exchanges conveyed the degree to which this campaign has reached the depths of division and disagreement, not just between the two candidates but between two Americans.
Most of the fireworks took place in the first half of the debate. By the second half, the personal insults receded slightly and it was during these exchanges that Trump sought to press his case that Clinton is a symbol of a failed status quo and that he offers not only alternate policies but also would blow up that status quo with an entirely different style of leadership.
Those are the arguments that Trump hopes will motivate enough fed-up voters to give him the presidency. They also could make some Republican leaders think twice before they leave him. If he accomplished that, then the night can be counted as partially successful for him.
That means it won’t just be reaction to Trump’s performance in the debate that will affect the campaign coming days. Voters will continue to draw their conclusions about his fitness to serve as president apart from how he looked and sounded on the stage here in St. Louis. And while a rebound is possible, further slippage, or even status quo, could prove political fatal, given the precarious state of his candidacy.
Meanwhile, Republican elected officials will make their own assessments of his and the party’s future in the context of the lewd video -and everything else they have endured from Trump both before and since he became their presidential nominee. In the hours before the debate, the list of GOP officials abandoning him continued to grow, and there’s little reason to doubt some continuation in coming days.
Some Republicans are saying publicly that recapturing the White House is a lost cause, that Trump is so weakened that it’s too late for him to repair the damage. Their goal will be to protect their majorities in the House and the Senate. But their efforts are likely to intensify a growing civil war within the GOP – as the hostile reaction by Trump loyalists to some of those who split with him underscored.
The final presidential debate won’t come for more than a week – Oct. 19 in Las Vegas. But its significance could pale in comparison to what happens in the days immediately ahead. Events are moving far too quickly and the stakes – for Trump personally and for the Republican Party – far too large for anyone to wait.
Published: Oct. 9, 2016, 8:57 p.m.

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sun., oct. 9, 2016, 8:57 p.m.
st. louis – the question has been asked so many times over the past 16 months of this presidential election that it has become a cliche: has anyone ever seen anything quite like this? and yet, once again, donald trump took campaign 2016 to places no one could have imagined when it all began.
in the wake of the release of an 11-year-old video of trump speaking of actions that, if carried out, would amount to sexual assaults of women, the republican nominee may have stepped back, issued another apology and tried to keep his demeanor in his exchange with hillary clinton as restrained as possible. he chose to do otherwise.
it’s not that serious issues were not addressed and at times serious disagreements aired, whether it was over the affordable care act or the state of u.s. foreign policy under president barack obama. but never has there been a debate in which the attacks, the body language or the exchanges conveyed the degree to which this campaign has reached the depths of division and disagreement, not just between the two candidates but between two americans.
most of the fireworks took place in the first half of the debate. by the second half, the personal insults receded slightly and it was during these exchanges that trump sought to press his case that clinton is a symbol of a failed status quo and that he offers not only alternate policies but also would blow up that status quo with an entirely different style of leadership.
those are the arguments that trump hopes will motivate enough fed-up voters to give him the presidency. they also could make some republican leaders think twice before they leave him. if he accomplished that, then the night can be counted as partially successful for him.
that means it won’t just be reaction to trump’s performance in the debate that will affect the campaign coming days. voters will continue to draw their conclusions about his fitness to serve as president apart from how he looked and sounded on the stage here in st. louis. and while a rebound is possible, further slippage, or even status quo, could prove political fatal, given the precarious state of his candidacy.
meanwhile, republican elected officials will make their own assessments of his and the party’s future in the context of the lewd video -and everything else they have endured from trump both before and since he became their presidential nominee. in the hours before the debate, the list of gop officials abandoning him continued to grow, and there’s little reason to doubt some continuation in coming days.
some republicans are saying publicly that recapturing the white house is a lost cause, that trump is so weakened that it’s too late for him to repair the damage. their goal will be to protect their majorities in the house and the senate. but their efforts are likely to intensify a growing civil war within the gop – as the hostile reaction by trump loyalists to some of those who split with him underscored.
the final presidential debate won’t come for more than a week – oct. 19 in las vegas. but its significance could pale in comparison to what happens in the days immediately ahead. events are moving far too quickly and the stakes – for trump personally and for the republican party – far too large for anyone to wait.
published: oct. 9, 2016, 8:57 p.m.


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settlement was approved and adopted in the 1994 decree.
technical provisions of the 1994 consent decree.
than engage in lengthy and costly litigation with the government.
Gary Kennedy, American’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

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settlement was approved and adopted in the 1994 decree.
technical provisions of the 1994 consent decree.
than engage in lengthy and costly litigation with the government.
gary kennedy, american’s senior vice president and general counsel.


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After wining five in a row Bnei Yehuda has lost two and drawn one of its last three premier league games.
It would appear the Bnei Yehuda bandwagon is beginning to grind to a halt as Betar Jerusalem maintained its perfect record away from home with a 3-2 win in Herzliya Sunday night. After wining five in a row Bnei Yehuda has lost two and drawn one of its last three premier league games. Betar has now overtaken its Sunday night opponents and is third in the table, equal on points with Hapoel Tel Aviv, but behind the second-place team on goal difference. Betar dominated Bnei Yehuda for the entire first half and was only eventually slowed down by midfielders Maor Melikson's being sent off at the start of the second half. Bnei Yehuda, which was hosting Betar at its homeaway-from-home in Herzliya, missed its real home, Bloomfield Stadium, whose pitch is being resurfaced. The hosts couldn't take advantage of their one-man advantage and, despite creating numerous chances, didn't manage to equalize. Betar began the game well and seized the initiative from the first whistle. Ten minutes from the start striker Lior Asulin found himself totally free five meters from Bnei Yehuda's goal, but his awful shot went well wide of the mark. The hosts briefly breathed a sigh of relief, but two minutes later they were one goal down. Striker Jeff Tutuana's header was well saved by keeper Vincent Enyema, but Asulin easily headed the rebound in from the goal line. Betar continued to press forward and was rewarded with a second goal. Melikson dribbled his way into Bnei Yehuda's penalty box and passed the ball to Omri Afek whose powerful shot was deflected into the goal leaving Enyema helpless. Bnei Yehuda was fortunate to end the half only two goals behind. Thirty seconds into the half the hosts got on the board. Midfielder Asi Baldot was free inside Jerusalem's box and easily headed the ball from the corner into the net. Less then a minute after conceding the goal, Betar reclaimed its two-goal lead. Midfielder Barak Itzhaki ran clear of the Bnei Yehuda defense and beat the keeper with an accurate right-footed shot. The incidents kept coming and moments after scoring the goal, Betar found itself one man down. Melikson celebrated his team goal by jumping on the Stadium fences and, after receiving a yellow card earlier in the match, the referee had no choice but to show Melikson a second yellow and send him off. Bnei Yehuda pushed forward searching for goals, but couldn't beat the Betar defense until substitute Eli Biton scored in the 90th minute.

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after wining five in a row bnei yehuda has lost two and drawn one of its last three premier league games.
it would appear the bnei yehuda bandwagon is beginning to grind to a halt as betar jerusalem maintained its perfect record away from home with a 3-2 win in herzliya sunday night. after wining five in a row bnei yehuda has lost two and drawn one of its last three premier league games. betar has now overtaken its sunday night opponents and is third in the table, equal on points with hapoel tel aviv, but behind the second-place team on goal difference. betar dominated bnei yehuda for the entire first half and was only eventually slowed down by midfielders maor melikson's being sent off at the start of the second half. bnei yehuda, which was hosting betar at its homeaway-from-home in herzliya, missed its real home, bloomfield stadium, whose pitch is being resurfaced. the hosts couldn't take advantage of their one-man advantage and, despite creating numerous chances, didn't manage to equalize. betar began the game well and seized the initiative from the first whistle. ten minutes from the start striker lior asulin found himself totally free five meters from bnei yehuda's goal, but his awful shot went well wide of the mark. the hosts briefly breathed a sigh of relief, but two minutes later they were one goal down. striker jeff tutuana's header was well saved by keeper vincent enyema, but asulin easily headed the rebound in from the goal line. betar continued to press forward and was rewarded with a second goal. melikson dribbled his way into bnei yehuda's penalty box and passed the ball to omri afek whose powerful shot was deflected into the goal leaving enyema helpless. bnei yehuda was fortunate to end the half only two goals behind. thirty seconds into the half the hosts got on the board. midfielder asi baldot was free inside jerusalem's box and easily headed the ball from the corner into the net. less then a minute after conceding the goal, betar reclaimed its two-goal lead. midfielder barak itzhaki ran clear of the bnei yehuda defense and beat the keeper with an accurate right-footed shot. the incidents kept coming and moments after scoring the goal, betar found itself one man down. melikson celebrated his team goal by jumping on the stadium fences and, after receiving a yellow card earlier in the match, the referee had no choice but to show melikson a second yellow and send him off. bnei yehuda pushed forward searching for goals, but couldn't beat the betar defense until substitute eli biton scored in the 90th minute.


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Seamen are protected by a unique set of laws enshrined in the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also called the Jones Act. The Act envisions seamen to include any man or woman who serves as a captain, marine officer, crew member, engineer, deckhand, dredge worker, barge tenderer or in any other capacity aboard a ship, ferry, riverboat, crew boat, tug, barge, water taxi or shipping boat.
The Act was originally established to protect American shipping companies from foreign competition and to provide seamen with protection for injuries sustained in the course of their employment.
As a seaman, you face numerous dangers in your line of work. Whenever an injury is caused by the negligence of a co-worker or captain, the Act entitles you to certain remedies. First of all, you can file a claim against your employer for past, and future medical expenses lost wages and lost earnings.
Sometimes, the injuries incurred are so severe that they are debilitating, rendering you incapable of resuming maritime work. In such an instance, you can claim compensation to cover retraining expenses to learn a new income-earning skill.
The right to sue an employer for injuries sustained while working on a vessel is available to every seaman working on the vessel equally. The Jones Act does not discriminate between maritime workers. Deckhands have the same rights as captains and engineers. Likewise, any of them can sue the employer whether the injury was caused by the negligence of a crew member or captain.
In addition to a claim for negligence, if you are injured in the course of working aboard a vessel, you have a right to receive maintenance and cure benefits to cover living and medical expenses.
Maintenance benefits cover your living expenses for basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Shelter includes rent, mortgage payments, and property taxes. Cure benefits cover medical expenses associated with the injury and are payable up until you recover or reach the maximum point of recovery (where a doctor determines that your health will not improve regardless of medical input).
A Jones Act seaman is also protected by the principle of seaworthiness. The principle requires ship owners to provide workers with ships that are in seaworthy condition; their tools and parts should be in good condition, equipment should be fit for purpose, and the crew should be trained and competent.
If you are injured as a result of a ship being unseaworthy, you are entitled to sue your employer or shipowner under a claim of unseaworthiness. Here, you can seek damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earnings, disability, loss of consortium or for any other injuries suffered. You do not need to prove negligence on the part of the operator or owner, only that the ship was not seaworthy.
If a seaman’s injuries cause death, the family of the deceased can claim additional damages for their suffering, especially if the seaman was the breadwinner of the family.
An insured Jones Act seaman is also entitled to other rights such as the right to sue for breach of contract, wrongful discharge from employment, unearned sick wages and any other claim arising from employment.

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seamen are protected by a unique set of laws enshrined in the merchant marine act of 1920, also called the jones act. the act envisions seamen to include any man or woman who serves as a captain, marine officer, crew member, engineer, deckhand, dredge worker, barge tenderer or in any other capacity aboard a ship, ferry, riverboat, crew boat, tug, barge, water taxi or shipping boat.
the act was originally established to protect american shipping companies from foreign competition and to provide seamen with protection for injuries sustained in the course of their employment.
as a seaman, you face numerous dangers in your line of work. whenever an injury is caused by the negligence of a co-worker or captain, the act entitles you to certain remedies. first of all, you can file a claim against your employer for past, and future medical expenses lost wages and lost earnings.
sometimes, the injuries incurred are so severe that they are debilitating, rendering you incapable of resuming maritime work. in such an instance, you can claim compensation to cover retraining expenses to learn a new income-earning skill.
the right to sue an employer for injuries sustained while working on a vessel is available to every seaman working on the vessel equally. the jones act does not discriminate between maritime workers. deckhands have the same rights as captains and engineers. likewise, any of them can sue the employer whether the injury was caused by the negligence of a crew member or captain.
in addition to a claim for negligence, if you are injured in the course of working aboard a vessel, you have a right to receive maintenance and cure benefits to cover living and medical expenses.
maintenance benefits cover your living expenses for basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. shelter includes rent, mortgage payments, and property taxes. cure benefits cover medical expenses associated with the injury and are payable up until you recover or reach the maximum point of recovery (where a doctor determines that your health will not improve regardless of medical input).
a jones act seaman is also protected by the principle of seaworthiness. the principle requires ship owners to provide workers with ships that are in seaworthy condition; their tools and parts should be in good condition, equipment should be fit for purpose, and the crew should be trained and competent.
if you are injured as a result of a ship being unseaworthy, you are entitled to sue your employer or shipowner under a claim of unseaworthiness. here, you can seek damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earnings, disability, loss of consortium or for any other injuries suffered. you do not need to prove negligence on the part of the operator or owner, only that the ship was not seaworthy.
if a seaman’s injuries cause death, the family of the deceased can claim additional damages for their suffering, especially if the seaman was the breadwinner of the family.
an insured jones act seaman is also entitled to other rights such as the right to sue for breach of contract, wrongful discharge from employment, unearned sick wages and any other claim arising from employment.


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Our partner Neighborland is granting a $500 microgrant to the project that has the most support on Neighborland.com. Vote now!
Goal: This project is about delight, perspective, art and beauty. The goal is to bring people together to take pictures of faces that appear in objects but that also have a deeper meaning, to inspire others to notice and be present with their surroundings and to inspire others to follow through with their own passion projects. Lastly, the goal is to setup a philanthropic tie-in to the project, for example selling merchandise that helps victims of burns and other wounds.
Needs: Motivated photographers, engaged participants, and a team to create a way for the project to move forward and partner with a philanthropic organization.
Goal: Americans donate $300 billion a year to charity, but two thirds of those donations are made with zero research. Turning philanthropy into a game, where you win by doing the most good, has the potential to direct more of this money to the places where it’s needed most, saving or improving countless lives. Giving Games let people around the world enjoy the experience of giving effectively in a fun and social environment, and connect with likeminded communities. See more at APathThatsClear.com.
Needs: There will be a table with jars, charities, and donation chips set up at Freespace. Needs include artfully decorating the table and chips, and suggestions of charities and organizations to add to the game.
Needs: Veterans to be in our beta program, mentors, recruiters, psychologists, graphic designers, UX/UI designers, front end developers, back end developers, mobile app developers and passionate change makers.
Goal: The Learning Shelter.org plans to be a grassroots home, work place, and incubator that challenges the paradigms of homelessness. Entrepreneurial leaders will help homeless learn the skills to be makers and artists to perform at high levels. Fill a shipping container with tools and create a space where homeless people can learn skills that are of importance in today’s economy by choosing from learning paths that engage their own senses.
Needs: Staff and volunteers, teachers, mentors, outreach, transportation for the shipping container, space to put the container and possibly a place to house up to 30 residents.
Goal: Connect the community within [freespace] to the community outside our walls. Participate in ongoing events such as walking tours, story telling projects, clothing drives, flower give-aways and forums with local service providers.
Needs: Volunteers to participate in activities, community leaders, artists and others to bring their talent into the neighborhood and lead activities such as collaborative mural painting in the Tenderloin.
Goal: Connect walls with artists. Growing from the quick success of beautifying [freespace] with murals, Artspace’s goal is to facilitate the painting of more art murals on the streets of San Francisco by connecting real estate owners with artists. If you are a property owner and would like a mural on your wall, sign up here.
Needs: Artists and property owners, partnerships in the real estate sector (Insurance, Legal, Signage companies), Real estate owners.
Goal: Inspired by the Austin Yellow Bike Project, the San Francisco Yellow Bike Project is a volunteer-powered community bike shop that transforms donated bicycles, parts, and other cycling resources into functional bikes for the SF Bay Area. The SF Yellow Bike Project has found a home at [freespace] to stage its new innovative free bike share program.
Goal: Create a map of pianos in San Francisco, allowing people to listen in live to music! We’re preparing an invite-only launch of the map, which would allow people to post, like, and comment on pianos.
Needs: People to photograph and play on pianos. Musicians who like playing live music in public places, such as on the street or in bars, and would be excited to be guinea-pigs broadcast to the internet. Someone to instrument a piano with a raspberry pi (or equivalent) and microphones, for live broadcast, so that we can do many such installations around the city. People who might be interested in iOS development for live streaming via mobile.

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our partner neighborland is granting a $500 microgrant to the project that has the most support on neighborland.com. vote now!
goal: this project is about delight, perspective, art and beauty. the goal is to bring people together to take pictures of faces that appear in objects but that also have a deeper meaning, to inspire others to notice and be present with their surroundings and to inspire others to follow through with their own passion projects. lastly, the goal is to setup a philanthropic tie-in to the project, for example selling merchandise that helps victims of burns and other wounds.
needs: motivated photographers, engaged participants, and a team to create a way for the project to move forward and partner with a philanthropic organization.
goal: americans donate $300 billion a year to charity, but two thirds of those donations are made with zero research. turning philanthropy into a game, where you win by doing the most good, has the potential to direct more of this money to the places where it’s needed most, saving or improving countless lives. giving games let people around the world enjoy the experience of giving effectively in a fun and social environment, and connect with likeminded communities. see more at apaththatsclear.com.
needs: there will be a table with jars, charities, and donation chips set up at freespace. needs include artfully decorating the table and chips, and suggestions of charities and organizations to add to the game.
needs: veterans to be in our beta program, mentors, recruiters, psychologists, graphic designers, ux/ui designers, front end developers, back end developers, mobile app developers and passionate change makers.
goal: the learning shelter.org plans to be a grassroots home, work place, and incubator that challenges the paradigms of homelessness. entrepreneurial leaders will help homeless learn the skills to be makers and artists to perform at high levels. fill a shipping container with tools and create a space where homeless people can learn skills that are of importance in today’s economy by choosing from learning paths that engage their own senses.
needs: staff and volunteers, teachers, mentors, outreach, transportation for the shipping container, space to put the container and possibly a place to house up to 30 residents.
goal: connect the community within [freespace] to the community outside our walls. participate in ongoing events such as walking tours, story telling projects, clothing drives, flower give-aways and forums with local service providers.
needs: volunteers to participate in activities, community leaders, artists and others to bring their talent into the neighborhood and lead activities such as collaborative mural painting in the tenderloin.
goal: connect walls with artists. growing from the quick success of beautifying [freespace] with murals, artspace’s goal is to facilitate the painting of more art murals on the streets of san francisco by connecting real estate owners with artists. if you are a property owner and would like a mural on your wall, sign up here.
needs: artists and property owners, partnerships in the real estate sector (insurance, legal, signage companies), real estate owners.
goal: inspired by the austin yellow bike project, the san francisco yellow bike project is a volunteer-powered community bike shop that transforms donated bicycles, parts, and other cycling resources into functional bikes for the sf bay area. the sf yellow bike project has found a home at [freespace] to stage its new innovative free bike share program.
goal: create a map of pianos in san francisco, allowing people to listen in live to music! we’re preparing an invite-only launch of the map, which would allow people to post, like, and comment on pianos.
needs: people to photograph and play on pianos. musicians who like playing live music in public places, such as on the street or in bars, and would be excited to be guinea-pigs broadcast to the internet. someone to instrument a piano with a raspberry pi (or equivalent) and microphones, for live broadcast, so that we can do many such installations around the city. people who might be interested in ios development for live streaming via mobile.