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The female Seba`s Short-tailed Bats give birth about twice a year. The newborn babies weigh only about five grams and are completely dependent on their mothers. Like all mammals, they only drink their mother’s milk at first. When about three weeks old, the young bats start trying to fly by themselves. After eight weeks they get weaned and have to hunt for their own food. They have to eat a lot to acquire their final weight of 18-19 grams, which they reach when they are ten weeks old.
Giving birth and raising Pim was too much for his mother, so she died when he was only a few weeks old. On March 12, 2011, the keepers found little Pim lying on the floor of the bat enclosure. He was so starved and weak that he was trembling all over and couldn’t hang from the ceiling by himself. Banana pulp was needed!
Patiently, the little nursling was fed and cared for. With each day, Pim grew stronger and livelier. A few weeks later the day had come when the little youngster could be put into the enclosure with the other bats. At first, the change from banana pulp to whole fruit and a lot of flying around was very hard on Pim; quite a few times the keeper saw him just hanging there, taking a rest. Meanwhile, though, he has settled in and gets along fine with his fellows. Still, he remembers his keeper well. Sometimes he lands on her hand just like he used to when this was the place where he got his daily banana pulp.
Like all mammals, baby bats depend on their mothers at first. They get fed, cleaned and protected. When the mothers hunt for food, the little ones come along, holding tight to their mother’s belly.

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the female seba`s short-tailed bats give birth about twice a year. the newborn babies weigh only about five grams and are completely dependent on their mothers. like all mammals, they only drink their mother’s milk at first. when about three weeks old, the young bats start trying to fly by themselves. after eight weeks they get weaned and have to hunt for their own food. they have to eat a lot to acquire their final weight of 18-19 grams, which they reach when they are ten weeks old.
giving birth and raising pim was too much for his mother, so she died when he was only a few weeks old. on march 12, 2011, the keepers found little pim lying on the floor of the bat enclosure. he was so starved and weak that he was trembling all over and couldn’t hang from the ceiling by himself. banana pulp was needed!
patiently, the little nursling was fed and cared for. with each day, pim grew stronger and livelier. a few weeks later the day had come when the little youngster could be put into the enclosure with the other bats. at first, the change from banana pulp to whole fruit and a lot of flying around was very hard on pim; quite a few times the keeper saw him just hanging there, taking a rest. meanwhile, though, he has settled in and gets along fine with his fellows. still, he remembers his keeper well. sometimes he lands on her hand just like he used to when this was the place where he got his daily banana pulp.
like all mammals, baby bats depend on their mothers at first. they get fed, cleaned and protected. when the mothers hunt for food, the little ones come along, holding tight to their mother’s belly.


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They often say the best things in life are free. After five hours and 43 minutes on one of Richard Branson’s finest (as a treat for being major delayed for our wedding), that isn’t always the case. They’re so comfortable, and the on-board first class service is, well, first class, but 343 minutes?! That’s a lot.
As you can imagine, as we arrived into Edinburgh we were fairly keen to get our lovely long weekend off to a flier. Laura had sorted us some amazing accommodation through Airbnb, and after a short taxi ride, it was time to put out feet up.
Except who travels all that way to stay in their room? Not us (although I’m sure if you ask Laura she might have a different answer), so we headed out. After four days in the Scottish capital and much Gluhwein and Drambuie Hot Toddies, here’s our guide to eating in Edinburgh. There are so many pictures, so instead of taking up loads of room in this post, just slide through on the gallery above!
Even for us nestled in the city centre, this little cafe come restaurant was located short taxi ride away in the middle of another busting neighbourhood, Stockbridge. Nonetheless, braving the freezing air, we made our way to one of our favourite meals of the day. ESPECIALLY when it involves Eggs Benedict, which is exactly what we had. Hamilton’s looks fun and is pups friendly, and as we took our seats we were glad we’d made the effort. Sadly, this was where the fun ended.
We asked for soya milk with our lattes, but they didn’t have any – cue: grumbling bellies full of frothy milk all day. The eggs came with more of a cheese sauce than hollandaise which looked like it had been sitting out for a while, and the eggs themselves bordered on undercooked – we’re not fans of jelly eggs unless Haribo is involved.
Despite the breakfast itself being a bit meh, the service was excellent and it’s exactly the kind of place we think is a local favourite. We can picture socialising with friends without having to yell over loud music here. It’s dog-friendly with plenty of Chesterfields to relax on too. There were a few people enjoying a lazy Saturday morning with the paper and a coffee, or chatting away with the family on the sofas.
An early lunch awaited, and boy did we love it. Located within a haggis’ throw of the Glasshouse and our Airbnb apartment, Treacle enticed us with their promises of home-made STILL IN THE PAN cookies and FRESHLY MADE WAFFLES. How could we possibly refuse? The menu – rather like The Blackbird (below) – was full of variety and catered for everyone looking for a light bite to a hearty pie, which is exactly what I had.
Laura instantly decided on the Katsu Curry with Pad Thai noodles, so everyone was happy. We were even happier when we finished, as the food was beautiful. I can vouch for both, being the human bin I am.
The highlight of the afternoon was the bacon-infused Jack Daniels cocktail. There are many beautiful things in life. Bacon and JD are two of those, so you can only imagine my excitement when I saw the menu.
Drinks were ordered and arrived about fifteen minutes later, and food was about the same. The longest wait, though, was for the cookie. And this was totally forgiveable given it arrived still sizzling in its own cast iron pan. Served with a lashing of ice cream which was melting deliciously over it all, I don’t know that any other dessert will ever beat it.
Tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End, the Blackbird is no more than a 10/15 minute walk from Princes Street. If you’re staying around Haymarket, even better. We arrived and were promptly seated, a surprise as it was pushing on 7.30pm on a Friday night. The bar was heaving, and tables were getting filled left, right, behind and in front.
A fellow bearded chap called Josh showed us to our tables and ran through the ‘What we’re drinking’ winter cocktail menu (priorities, obviously). Laura found the greatest cocktail ever (her words, not mine) involving sherbet and a strawberry lollypop, and I found mine had a little too much ice but lots of fruity flavour.
One of the best things about the Blackbird is their food menu. It will change as the seasons do, but what we loved was the dishes vary EVERY DAY. Laura’s starter of mussels (BLEURGH) are cooked in a different broth every day, the fish varies on a daily basis and even the cuts of meat. Very impressive. Laura went for the crispy chicken schnitzel and noodles for main, and I had the mushroom and spinach burger. Both were delicious.
I’m not even in the same postcode as a vegetarian, but it was truly outstanding.
The only drawback we could see was the location. It’s a really cool bar, with an outside garden area, mirrors everywhere and the hint of a winter cinema club – it was almost Shoreditch in Edinburgh. But, as tourists in town, there is so much going on around the Old Town and Princes Street it can be quite difficult to drag yourself away.
Like any city you go to, it’s off the beaten track you find the gems, and The Blackbird is one of those. Laura’s just gutted she’s 500 miles away from the best cocktail she’s ever sipped.

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they often say the best things in life are free. after five hours and 43 minutes on one of richard branson’s finest (as a treat for being major delayed for our wedding), that isn’t always the case. they’re so comfortable, and the on-board first class service is, well, first class, but 343 minutes?! that’s a lot.
as you can imagine, as we arrived into edinburgh we were fairly keen to get our lovely long weekend off to a flier. laura had sorted us some amazing accommodation through airbnb, and after a short taxi ride, it was time to put out feet up.
except who travels all that way to stay in their room? not us (although i’m sure if you ask laura she might have a different answer), so we headed out. after four days in the scottish capital and much gluhwein and drambuie hot toddies, here’s our guide to eating in edinburgh. there are so many pictures, so instead of taking up loads of room in this post, just slide through on the gallery above!
even for us nestled in the city centre, this little cafe come restaurant was located short taxi ride away in the middle of another busting neighbourhood, stockbridge. nonetheless, braving the freezing air, we made our way to one of our favourite meals of the day. especially when it involves eggs benedict, which is exactly what we had. hamilton’s looks fun and is pups friendly, and as we took our seats we were glad we’d made the effort. sadly, this was where the fun ended.
we asked for soya milk with our lattes, but they didn’t have any – cue: grumbling bellies full of frothy milk all day. the eggs came with more of a cheese sauce than hollandaise which looked like it had been sitting out for a while, and the eggs themselves bordered on undercooked – we’re not fans of jelly eggs unless haribo is involved.
despite the breakfast itself being a bit meh, the service was excellent and it’s exactly the kind of place we think is a local favourite. we can picture socialising with friends without having to yell over loud music here. it’s dog-friendly with plenty of chesterfields to relax on too. there were a few people enjoying a lazy saturday morning with the paper and a coffee, or chatting away with the family on the sofas.
an early lunch awaited, and boy did we love it. located within a haggis’ throw of the glasshouse and our airbnb apartment, treacle enticed us with their promises of home-made still in the pan cookies and freshly made waffles. how could we possibly refuse? the menu – rather like the blackbird (below) – was full of variety and catered for everyone looking for a light bite to a hearty pie, which is exactly what i had.
laura instantly decided on the katsu curry with pad thai noodles, so everyone was happy. we were even happier when we finished, as the food was beautiful. i can vouch for both, being the human bin i am.
the highlight of the afternoon was the bacon-infused jack daniels cocktail. there are many beautiful things in life. bacon and jd are two of those, so you can only imagine my excitement when i saw the menu.
drinks were ordered and arrived about fifteen minutes later, and food was about the same. the longest wait, though, was for the cookie. and this was totally forgiveable given it arrived still sizzling in its own cast iron pan. served with a lashing of ice cream which was melting deliciously over it all, i don’t know that any other dessert will ever beat it.
tucked away in the heart of edinburgh’s west end, the blackbird is no more than a 10/15 minute walk from princes street. if you’re staying around haymarket, even better. we arrived and were promptly seated, a surprise as it was pushing on 7.30pm on a friday night. the bar was heaving, and tables were getting filled left, right, behind and in front.
a fellow bearded chap called josh showed us to our tables and ran through the ‘what we’re drinking’ winter cocktail menu (priorities, obviously). laura found the greatest cocktail ever (her words, not mine) involving sherbet and a strawberry lollypop, and i found mine had a little too much ice but lots of fruity flavour.
one of the best things about the blackbird is their food menu. it will change as the seasons do, but what we loved was the dishes vary every day. laura’s starter of mussels (bleurgh) are cooked in a different broth every day, the fish varies on a daily basis and even the cuts of meat. very impressive. laura went for the crispy chicken schnitzel and noodles for main, and i had the mushroom and spinach burger. both were delicious.
i’m not even in the same postcode as a vegetarian, but it was truly outstanding.
the only drawback we could see was the location. it’s a really cool bar, with an outside garden area, mirrors everywhere and the hint of a winter cinema club – it was almost shoreditch in edinburgh. but, as tourists in town, there is so much going on around the old town and princes street it can be quite difficult to drag yourself away.
like any city you go to, it’s off the beaten track you find the gems, and the blackbird is one of those. laura’s just gutted she’s 500 miles away from the best cocktail she’s ever sipped.


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The Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Long Tom Pot Faux Baby Rose Shrub in Chartwell Green makes for a charming addition to your indoor or outdoor space. Made from lovely faux shrub, you won't have to worry about watering the plants year round! Each shrub is placed in a lovely cement pot that accentuates its beauty.
The pot itself is also quite charming. For this one you get the lovely Chartwell green shade but you can choose from other colors. You can give this away as a present to friends or family. It's best displayed in the kitchen, living space or even a covered patio.

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the kew royal botanic gardens long tom pot faux baby rose shrub in chartwell green makes for a charming addition to your indoor or outdoor space. made from lovely faux shrub, you won't have to worry about watering the plants year round! each shrub is placed in a lovely cement pot that accentuates its beauty.
the pot itself is also quite charming. for this one you get the lovely chartwell green shade but you can choose from other colors. you can give this away as a present to friends or family. it's best displayed in the kitchen, living space or even a covered patio.


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A new wooden nave altar, constructed by Matthew Burt of Hindon, will be dedicated by the Rt Revd Andrew Rumsey the Bishop of Ramsbury, in a special Parish Communion service on Sunday 7th April at 0930.
Matthew Burt’s new work replaces a stone altar which has now been repositioned in the Lady Chapel. The obvious advantage of the new altar is its mobility. Up till now the stone altar (shown in its former position below) has restricted the amount of space for concerts and other functions.

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a new wooden nave altar, constructed by matthew burt of hindon, will be dedicated by the rt revd andrew rumsey the bishop of ramsbury, in a special parish communion service on sunday 7th april at 0930.
matthew burt’s new work replaces a stone altar which has now been repositioned in the lady chapel. the obvious advantage of the new altar is its mobility. up till now the stone altar (shown in its former position below) has restricted the amount of space for concerts and other functions.


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Often have the frontend crash when entering a netvision channel. This seems to be caused by something in the paththumb download. If I update the database to set all the paththumbs of the channel to be the same local file image no crash. Also after a few crash if all the paththumb images are download and are in the cache then also no crash. Looks like mostly occurs for channels where there are many directories (~10 or more) Downloading of video thumbnails do not cause a crash.
Downloading of the paththumbs looks quite strange. Starts with no images, then images blink on and off as they download, then when all are downloaded, all the images pop up.
gdb.txt.gz (5.5 KB) - added by anonymous 8 years ago.
mythdownloadmanager.patch (1019 bytes) - added by Jonatan <mythtv@…> 8 years ago.
Chris, can you look at this and decide whether it's anything we need to deal with? The crash is actually in Qt code, I cannot reproduce, but it's called from within MythDownloadManager?. Gut says it's a Qt bug, but worth one more look.
Auric, your backtrace is a crash, not a hang. No further info needed.
For general info, qt version.
Seems like there are some thread safety issues in MythDownloadManager?. The attached patched tries to solve them.
Fix race condition and potential segfault in MythDownloadManager?.
Put a lock around the creation of the MythDownloadManager? to make sure we don't get two created by a potential race condition.
Put a lock around access to the QNetworkDiskCache when called via MythDownloadManager::GetLastModified?().
Fixes #9231 using ideas from Jonatan from comhem.se, but most of the patch (and potential issues) are mine.

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often have the frontend crash when entering a netvision channel. this seems to be caused by something in the paththumb download. if i update the database to set all the paththumbs of the channel to be the same local file image no crash. also after a few crash if all the paththumb images are download and are in the cache then also no crash. looks like mostly occurs for channels where there are many directories (~10 or more) downloading of video thumbnails do not cause a crash.
downloading of the paththumbs looks quite strange. starts with no images, then images blink on and off as they download, then when all are downloaded, all the images pop up.
gdb.txt.gz (5.5 kb) - added by anonymous 8 years ago.
mythdownloadmanager.patch (1019 bytes) - added by jonatan <mythtv@…> 8 years ago.
chris, can you look at this and decide whether it's anything we need to deal with? the crash is actually in qt code, i cannot reproduce, but it's called from within mythdownloadmanager?. gut says it's a qt bug, but worth one more look.
auric, your backtrace is a crash, not a hang. no further info needed.
for general info, qt version.
seems like there are some thread safety issues in mythdownloadmanager?. the attached patched tries to solve them.
fix race condition and potential segfault in mythdownloadmanager?.
put a lock around the creation of the mythdownloadmanager? to make sure we don't get two created by a potential race condition.
put a lock around access to the qnetworkdiskcache when called via mythdownloadmanager::getlastmodified?().
fixes #9231 using ideas from jonatan from comhem.se, but most of the patch (and potential issues) are mine.


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iHeartRadio Jingle Ball fans get ready for the Capital One Arena because as part of her upcoming tour iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will be playing the Washington, DC on Thursday, April 18th 2019. Get the best deals on iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Arena tickets right here.
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purchase iheartradio jingle ball tickets for capital one arena. iheartradio jingle ball tour schedule for capital one arena in washington. iheartradio jingle ball playing in washington, district of columbia.
iheartradio jingle ball fans get ready for the capital one arena because as part of her upcoming tour iheartradio jingle ball will be playing the washington, dc on thursday, april 18th 2019. get the best deals on iheartradio jingle ball capital one arena tickets right here.
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Open the Recording dialog to set how the camera should store events (alarms).
The recording methods are independent of the selected video codec (JPEG, MxPEG). In order to obtain the highest frame rate and the most efficient storage method, however, you should use the MOBOTIX MxPEG codec.
The effectiveness of Limit Frame Rate When Idle setting in the Setup Menu > General Image Settings dialog will be reduced when using high frame rates in continuous recording or pre-alarm images, or when using pre-alarm image intervals that are too short.
For the time defined in Recording Time, the camera continues storing the video stream as MxPEG clips (or the Post-Alarm Images in Snap Shot mode).
The camera records only when the respective custom signal is true.
The camera records only when the master camera's Recording is armed.
Note: Actions and Messages are not connected to recording and the camera will execute these functions even if recording has been deactivated.
In order to arm the camera in a time-controlled manner, you need to select a Time Table Profile.
Arm Recording in this dialog (see above) has to be set to Enable or can be set to work with the camera's signal input (e.g. with a key switch) using the SI Closed (low) or SI Open (high) options.
The camera signs the recorded data using the X.509 certificate of the camera's web server.
The function will automatically stop the recording of images or video clips if one of the selected events occur once the Time Before Terminate has been used up. Use this option if you would like freeze the stored images or image sequences and to prevent them from being overwritten.
Note: The selected event(s) must have been activated in the Event Settings dialog; deactivated events are shown accordingly.
If the recording has been terminated, the action symbol TR will be displayed in yellow: TR.
Set Retrigger Recording to All in order to combine all events in one event folder with the one event number.
Note: Event Recording is only available for Secure cameras.
Event recording stores MxPEG Clips (M00001.jpg, M00002.jpg, ...; max. ten seconds recording time each) that can also contain audio data (the Record Audio Data option has been activated). One of the advantages of this recording method is the efficient recording method that results in a high increase in server performance (e.g. up to 100 cameras can record on a single standard PC (P4, 3 GHz)). On the other hand, this method also allows storing lip-synchronous audio (sound) data of the camera.
Note: Continuous Recording is only available for Secure cameras.
Continuous recording stores MxPEG Clips all the time (M00001.jpg, M00002.jpg, ...) that can also contain audio data (the Record Audio Data option has been activated). The advantage of this recording mode is a continuous recording with reduced frame rate and permanent audio recording where the camera automatically increases the frame rate if it detects an event.
Similar to Event Recording, the Recording End (RE) event is triggered once the recording has been finished (including retriggered—i.e. prolonged—recording).
The HD (1280x720) and Full HD (1920x1080) resolutions available in the live image and in the image profiles are not available for this mode. Since these resolutions do not have an aspect ratio of 4:3 (letterbox), full image recording would clip parts of the image at the top and the bottom of the image.

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open the recording dialog to set how the camera should store events (alarms).
the recording methods are independent of the selected video codec (jpeg, mxpeg). in order to obtain the highest frame rate and the most efficient storage method, however, you should use the mobotix mxpeg codec.
the effectiveness of limit frame rate when idle setting in the setup menu > general image settings dialog will be reduced when using high frame rates in continuous recording or pre-alarm images, or when using pre-alarm image intervals that are too short.
for the time defined in recording time, the camera continues storing the video stream as mxpeg clips (or the post-alarm images in snap shot mode).
the camera records only when the respective custom signal is true.
the camera records only when the master camera's recording is armed.
note: actions and messages are not connected to recording and the camera will execute these functions even if recording has been deactivated.
in order to arm the camera in a time-controlled manner, you need to select a time table profile.
arm recording in this dialog (see above) has to be set to enable or can be set to work with the camera's signal input (e.g. with a key switch) using the si closed (low) or si open (high) options.
the camera signs the recorded data using the x.509 certificate of the camera's web server.
the function will automatically stop the recording of images or video clips if one of the selected events occur once the time before terminate has been used up. use this option if you would like freeze the stored images or image sequences and to prevent them from being overwritten.
note: the selected event(s) must have been activated in the event settings dialog; deactivated events are shown accordingly.
if the recording has been terminated, the action symbol tr will be displayed in yellow: tr.
set retrigger recording to all in order to combine all events in one event folder with the one event number.
note: event recording is only available for secure cameras.
event recording stores mxpeg clips (m00001.jpg, m00002.jpg, ...; max. ten seconds recording time each) that can also contain audio data (the record audio data option has been activated). one of the advantages of this recording method is the efficient recording method that results in a high increase in server performance (e.g. up to 100 cameras can record on a single standard pc (p4, 3 ghz)). on the other hand, this method also allows storing lip-synchronous audio (sound) data of the camera.
note: continuous recording is only available for secure cameras.
continuous recording stores mxpeg clips all the time (m00001.jpg, m00002.jpg, ...) that can also contain audio data (the record audio data option has been activated). the advantage of this recording mode is a continuous recording with reduced frame rate and permanent audio recording where the camera automatically increases the frame rate if it detects an event.
similar to event recording, the recording end (re) event is triggered once the recording has been finished (including retriggered—i.e. prolonged—recording).
the hd (1280x720) and full hd (1920x1080) resolutions available in the live image and in the image profiles are not available for this mode. since these resolutions do not have an aspect ratio of 4:3 (letterbox), full image recording would clip parts of the image at the top and the bottom of the image.


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Council’s on-call pick up service can be used to dispose of your excess garden waste.
The service is offered for residents across the Shoalhaven.
A valid no-charge tipping vouchers are accepted as payment of this service at pick up.
Leave your garden waste for collection just outside your fence or property boundary.
1. Contact or visit the Council Administration offices in Nowra or Ulladulla.
By phone – (02) 4429 5681, email GreenAndBulky@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or fill in a collection form at the front counter of the Council office in Nowra or Ulladulla Also check with the Council about the types of items that can be put out for collection.
Leave your garden or green waste for collection just outside the fence or boundary but not on the footpath or too close to the road in front of your property.

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council’s on-call pick up service can be used to dispose of your excess garden waste.
the service is offered for residents across the shoalhaven.
a valid no-charge tipping vouchers are accepted as payment of this service at pick up.
leave your garden waste for collection just outside your fence or property boundary.
1. contact or visit the council administration offices in nowra or ulladulla.
by phone – (02) 4429 5681, email greenandbulky@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au or fill in a collection form at the front counter of the council office in nowra or ulladulla also check with the council about the types of items that can be put out for collection.
leave your garden or green waste for collection just outside the fence or boundary but not on the footpath or too close to the road in front of your property.


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Great buying experience, from sales to finance. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Great Mark Martin museum, very clean facility. Nice people, good coffee.
They did their best to get the price down to where I needed it.
They were conducive to our needs and wanted us to perfectly satisfied with the vehicle we purchased. Since the purchase, my wife has stated several times that she has never been more satisfiedwith a car purchase and usually completes that with, "I just love it".
The entire process was very easy. It was definitely worth the drive from LR.
They were just good to work with.
They had the car I wanted. I got a better deal than expected. They were nice.

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great buying experience, from sales to finance. will definitely recommend to friends and family. great mark martin museum, very clean facility. nice people, good coffee.
they did their best to get the price down to where i needed it.
they were conducive to our needs and wanted us to perfectly satisfied with the vehicle we purchased. since the purchase, my wife has stated several times that she has never been more satisfiedwith a car purchase and usually completes that with, "i just love it".
the entire process was very easy. it was definitely worth the drive from lr.
they were just good to work with.
they had the car i wanted. i got a better deal than expected. they were nice.


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I have just returned form the Retina Society meeting in Washington DC. A most interesting meeting, where a large group of retina specialists meet up and present recent data and research. Of course this is not the largest meeting in Ophthalmology, the largest is the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which is a comprehensive meeting that includes not only retina, but every subspecialty for the treatment of eye diseases. For now let me give you a brief summary of what was of interest at the Retina Society, before I jet off to Chicago early November for the AAO. By the way, I have not had any specific requests for a particular topic, so have assumed you are happy for me to pick and choose. If not, please let me know!
I hope you enjoy the newsletters and I look forwards to hearing from you.
The results of the safety and efficacy of Ranibizumab (also called Lucentis) in the RISE and RIDE trials for diabetic macular oedema confirmed what we expected to hear, that is a significant benefit for vision and anatomic end-points up to 3 years after treatment. However, treatment arms involved monthly injections, a very difficult task to endure as a patient. Delayed treatment however did not result in the same visual acuity benefits. Other research on the development of macular oedema after cataract surgery in diabetic patients was presented. Macular oedema is a cause of reduced vision following cataract surgery, which is more frequently observed in diabetic patients. The incidence of diabetic macular oedema in the study presented by Dr. S. Kim showed an incidence of 7-15%. This clearly highlights the need to develop effective treatments for macular oedema in order to prevent visual loss after uncomplicated phaco cataract surgery.
I often would consider administering an anti-VEGF such as Bevacizumab or Ranibizumab in a diabetic patient after vitrectomy surgery for proliferative diabetic retinopathy if there is a post-operative vitreous haemorrhage. A study by Dr. M. MacCumber showed the benefit of such an approach in a small series of patients, indicating that post-operative vitreous haemorrhage can be managed by intravitreal Avastin rather than repeat vitrectomy surgery.
The poor outcomes in 12 patients secondary to a severe intraocular infection with a Streptococcus following intravitreal injections with Bevacizumab (Avastin) from one compounding pharmacy in Florida were presented. This is a very virulent organism, outcomes were very poor and treatment of very limited efficacy. This highlights the importance of every step in the process from making up the intravitreal injections in pharmacy to the administration of the drug using aspetic techniques.
There were several presentations of novel imaging techniques for the retina and the choroid (the back of the eye), with some of the newer methods potentially being used in the operating room at the time of surgery, so that retinal surgery such as the peeling of membranes off the retina can be assessed per-operatively using imaging rather than clinically alone. This is analogous to the use of OCT (an imaging modality I use in clinic very regularly) during surgery as part of the operating microscope.
The impact on quality of life of floaters were also presented using visual function questionnaires and the benefits of removing floaters were confirmed in patients whose symptoms were severe enough to warrant surgery. Surgery was performed either with conventional small gauge vitrectomy (key hole surgery), or a even less invasive vitrector called the Intrector (single port instead of 3 as used in conventional surgery).
Of course, there is no retina meeting that would not discuss vitreomacular traction (also called VMT), a condition where the vitreous inside the eye causes traction on the retina and results in distortion of the retina and reduced vision. Sometimes, this traction results in a macular hole, and the vision deteriorates even further. The FDA in the United States has approved last month the use of Ocriplasmin, which is administered by intravitreal injection and causes the resolution of VMT, thus improving the vision. In case of macular hole, the release of traction can also result in closure of the hole. The MIVI Trust studies showed that VMT resolution in 30% of injected eyes, but 10% of placebo treated eyes also developed resolution of VMT. Macular hole patients also showed closure of the hole in 40% of cases with an associated visual benefit. Ocriplasmin is therefore an exciting new drug as part of our armamentarium in the management of patients with VMT and macular hole. Ocriplasmin has not been approved in Europe yet, but this is likely to follow soon.
2 monthly at a dose of 2 mg is equally effective to monthly Lucentis 0.5 mg. Elyea has a good safety profile. We are currently awaiting the approval of Eylea in Europe and in due course NICE approval. So is Eylea going to replace Avastin or Lucentis? Watch this space, as we start to gain clinical experience with the new drug. The main benefit to patient is of course the reduce number of injections, a major factor that needs to be taken into consideration! Finally, radiation therapy is possibly back, with recent data suggesting some benefit to stereotactic radiation in combination with Lucentis for wet macular degeneration, so watch this space as studies are still under way.
Please let me know if you would like to bring up any topics of interest. I realize that my newsletters are heavily retina biased, but it is clearly time to include more common anterior segment topics and this will feature in my next newsletter early in the New Year.
Finally, I would like to wish you all and your families and loved ones a very happy, healthy and successful New Year.

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i have just returned form the retina society meeting in washington dc. a most interesting meeting, where a large group of retina specialists meet up and present recent data and research. of course this is not the largest meeting in ophthalmology, the largest is the american academy of ophthalmology (aao), which is a comprehensive meeting that includes not only retina, but every subspecialty for the treatment of eye diseases. for now let me give you a brief summary of what was of interest at the retina society, before i jet off to chicago early november for the aao. by the way, i have not had any specific requests for a particular topic, so have assumed you are happy for me to pick and choose. if not, please let me know!
i hope you enjoy the newsletters and i look forwards to hearing from you.
the results of the safety and efficacy of ranibizumab (also called lucentis) in the rise and ride trials for diabetic macular oedema confirmed what we expected to hear, that is a significant benefit for vision and anatomic end-points up to 3 years after treatment. however, treatment arms involved monthly injections, a very difficult task to endure as a patient. delayed treatment however did not result in the same visual acuity benefits. other research on the development of macular oedema after cataract surgery in diabetic patients was presented. macular oedema is a cause of reduced vision following cataract surgery, which is more frequently observed in diabetic patients. the incidence of diabetic macular oedema in the study presented by dr. s. kim showed an incidence of 7-15%. this clearly highlights the need to develop effective treatments for macular oedema in order to prevent visual loss after uncomplicated phaco cataract surgery.
i often would consider administering an anti-vegf such as bevacizumab or ranibizumab in a diabetic patient after vitrectomy surgery for proliferative diabetic retinopathy if there is a post-operative vitreous haemorrhage. a study by dr. m. maccumber showed the benefit of such an approach in a small series of patients, indicating that post-operative vitreous haemorrhage can be managed by intravitreal avastin rather than repeat vitrectomy surgery.
the poor outcomes in 12 patients secondary to a severe intraocular infection with a streptococcus following intravitreal injections with bevacizumab (avastin) from one compounding pharmacy in florida were presented. this is a very virulent organism, outcomes were very poor and treatment of very limited efficacy. this highlights the importance of every step in the process from making up the intravitreal injections in pharmacy to the administration of the drug using aspetic techniques.
there were several presentations of novel imaging techniques for the retina and the choroid (the back of the eye), with some of the newer methods potentially being used in the operating room at the time of surgery, so that retinal surgery such as the peeling of membranes off the retina can be assessed per-operatively using imaging rather than clinically alone. this is analogous to the use of oct (an imaging modality i use in clinic very regularly) during surgery as part of the operating microscope.
the impact on quality of life of floaters were also presented using visual function questionnaires and the benefits of removing floaters were confirmed in patients whose symptoms were severe enough to warrant surgery. surgery was performed either with conventional small gauge vitrectomy (key hole surgery), or a even less invasive vitrector called the intrector (single port instead of 3 as used in conventional surgery).
of course, there is no retina meeting that would not discuss vitreomacular traction (also called vmt), a condition where the vitreous inside the eye causes traction on the retina and results in distortion of the retina and reduced vision. sometimes, this traction results in a macular hole, and the vision deteriorates even further. the fda in the united states has approved last month the use of ocriplasmin, which is administered by intravitreal injection and causes the resolution of vmt, thus improving the vision. in case of macular hole, the release of traction can also result in closure of the hole. the mivi trust studies showed that vmt resolution in 30% of injected eyes, but 10% of placebo treated eyes also developed resolution of vmt. macular hole patients also showed closure of the hole in 40% of cases with an associated visual benefit. ocriplasmin is therefore an exciting new drug as part of our armamentarium in the management of patients with vmt and macular hole. ocriplasmin has not been approved in europe yet, but this is likely to follow soon.
2 monthly at a dose of 2 mg is equally effective to monthly lucentis 0.5 mg. elyea has a good safety profile. we are currently awaiting the approval of eylea in europe and in due course nice approval. so is eylea going to replace avastin or lucentis? watch this space, as we start to gain clinical experience with the new drug. the main benefit to patient is of course the reduce number of injections, a major factor that needs to be taken into consideration! finally, radiation therapy is possibly back, with recent data suggesting some benefit to stereotactic radiation in combination with lucentis for wet macular degeneration, so watch this space as studies are still under way.
please let me know if you would like to bring up any topics of interest. i realize that my newsletters are heavily retina biased, but it is clearly time to include more common anterior segment topics and this will feature in my next newsletter early in the new year.
finally, i would like to wish you all and your families and loved ones a very happy, healthy and successful new year.


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How can I contact Tamela Mann?
How to contact Tamela Mann's record label, booking agent, press. This includes email address, phone number, fax number. Social media sites also included.

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how can i contact tamela mann?
how to contact tamela mann's record label, booking agent, press. this includes email address, phone number, fax number. social media sites also included.


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It seems every day, even when I’ve thoroughly researched a subject or a person and am in the middle of writing about it or her, a simple session of Internet research turns up new sources and resources that at the very least enrich, at the most reinterpret what I’m doing. This is a blessing and a curse.
I love the research, as I’ve said elsewhere on this site. Once upon a time, when all we could use were books and original sources from archives, the research phase would have to finish at a certain point or we’d never start writing. Now, despite the pitfalls of stumbling on inaccurate or misleading information about one’s subject, the Internet is always there, all the time, as a resource to mine.
I think I’ve found just about everything useful for my project, and then one day I word a search slightly differently and come up with something that sheds new light on it, or fills in a blank I’d just decided to work around. It’s wonderful, but it can also be treacherous. This shiny new object I’ve just discovered—surely there’s a place I can put it in my novel? Maybe. Maybe not.
Writing is editing: There’s never been a truer word said. As writers, we’re constantly making judgments about what to include and what to leave out; what to say and leave unsaid. The true genius in a novel is getting that balance right. And that goes for research as well. I may delight in knowing the exact route of a trolley in 1910 New York, but I don’t have to take my reader on a ride with it.
So why bother with that depth of research? Even without laying it in front of the reader’s eyes, everything I know and understand about the place, period, and personages involved informs the story. Depth of knowledge creates a solid foundation that helps ensure characters don’t take missteps into anachronism.
I just discovered the video above. It was only uploaded a few days ago, so I couldn’t have discovered it before. I’m in the middle of a complete rewrite of my WIP and immersed in 1911 in New York as we speak. I didn’t learn anything much new from this video (except something about how many people fit into a car of the time), but it gave me an atmospheric view of this period I’ve been working in for years. I could watch it over and over again.

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it seems every day, even when i’ve thoroughly researched a subject or a person and am in the middle of writing about it or her, a simple session of internet research turns up new sources and resources that at the very least enrich, at the most reinterpret what i’m doing. this is a blessing and a curse.
i love the research, as i’ve said elsewhere on this site. once upon a time, when all we could use were books and original sources from archives, the research phase would have to finish at a certain point or we’d never start writing. now, despite the pitfalls of stumbling on inaccurate or misleading information about one’s subject, the internet is always there, all the time, as a resource to mine.
i think i’ve found just about everything useful for my project, and then one day i word a search slightly differently and come up with something that sheds new light on it, or fills in a blank i’d just decided to work around. it’s wonderful, but it can also be treacherous. this shiny new object i’ve just discovered—surely there’s a place i can put it in my novel? maybe. maybe not.
writing is editing: there’s never been a truer word said. as writers, we’re constantly making judgments about what to include and what to leave out; what to say and leave unsaid. the true genius in a novel is getting that balance right. and that goes for research as well. i may delight in knowing the exact route of a trolley in 1910 new york, but i don’t have to take my reader on a ride with it.
so why bother with that depth of research? even without laying it in front of the reader’s eyes, everything i know and understand about the place, period, and personages involved informs the story. depth of knowledge creates a solid foundation that helps ensure characters don’t take missteps into anachronism.
i just discovered the video above. it was only uploaded a few days ago, so i couldn’t have discovered it before. i’m in the middle of a complete rewrite of my wip and immersed in 1911 in new york as we speak. i didn’t learn anything much new from this video (except something about how many people fit into a car of the time), but it gave me an atmospheric view of this period i’ve been working in for years. i could watch it over and over again.


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When this show My Village (ບ້ານຂອງຂ້ອຍ / ban kong koy) aired in 2013 it became likely the first national television show aimed at pre-school aged children with the goal of teaching early language skills in Laos. It even included 2 young hosts, claymation, voice over work and adorably the theme song was song by young Lao kids.
It was supported by UNICEF and produced by the Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao National TV, and Lao Star TV.
Episode 1 is shown here. There's 23 in all in its first season.

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when this show my village (ບ້ານຂອງຂ້ອຍ / ban kong koy) aired in 2013 it became likely the first national television show aimed at pre-school aged children with the goal of teaching early language skills in laos. it even included 2 young hosts, claymation, voice over work and adorably the theme song was song by young lao kids.
it was supported by unicef and produced by the ministry of education and sports, lao national tv, and lao star tv.
episode 1 is shown here. there's 23 in all in its first season.


text: My parents were in town for the past two weeks, so I got to show them the sights of Beijing. It was pretty gray and wet most of time, so we spent a lot of long afternoons lingering over lunch and ordering second and third cups of coffee. We managed to get out to Hong Kong and Macau for a few days. I’m really glad they were able to make it out here.

lowercased: my parents were in town for the past two weeks, so i got to show them the sights of beijing. it was pretty gray and wet most of time, so we spent a lot of long afternoons lingering over lunch and ordering second and third cups of coffee. we managed to get out to hong kong and macau for a few days. i’m really glad they were able to make it out here.


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In simple terms, a sales process is a systematic approach involving a series of steps that enables a sales force to close more deals, increase margins and make more sales through referrals.
The 'series of steps' are customer-centric and help the sales force of a company to retain customers and increase sales volume as well as revenues. The 'series of steps' are systematic and not haphazard. Random acts produce random and uncertain results. In sales, random acts can be used occasionally, but a systematic and well-defined best practices approach can assure predictable results.
Predictable Outcomes - desired and predictable outcomes through a series of actions that could lead to more sales and higher margins.
Relevancy for Others - A good sales process may be cloned to suit other organizations and they may emulate a successful sales process model. A group of companies may apply a particularly productive sales process to all or some of its divisions.
Simply having a sales process in place doesn't guarantee anything, just like simply buying and installing exercising equipment doesn't lead to a chiseled body. Proper use makes the difference. Actively using and a desire to become willing to implement a sales process could lead to more sales.
Any ordinary sales process may produce the desired results in normal times. But an effective sales process has elasticity to accommodate extra ordinary situations. Is your company prepared to meet a sudden spike in demand for your products or services?
Does your sales process have the elasticity to deal with fluctuations in customer buying trends? Is your customer database current and up-to-date? Does your sales process take in to account the change in buyer tastes and preferences?
Effective sales processes stand the rigors of changing times and market conditions and produce the best possible results in most circumstances. An effective sales process produces sales results with unerring precision as a manufacturing unit produces finished products. An effective sales process manufactures customers. It's a 'customer manufacturing system'. Isn't that an awesome productivity tool for any company to own?
Just as a manufacturing unit uses raw materials, strategy, technology, and manpower to produce finished goods, a sales process can be viewed as an integrated method where manpower refers to the sales force, the product or service is the raw material, strategy refers to sales plans and methods, and technology refers to the latest communication and sales technologies.
Identifying and qualifying leads so as to take in to account only those prospects that truly have the potential to buy according to their importance to assign the right resources to each of them. Successful salespeople spend more time with their top revenue producing accounts.
Talk about the 'need' of the customer and develop customized value propositions to solve their business issue.
Convince the customer that your company is the one that can take care of the 'need' and none can do it better than you.
Larger percentage of profitable sales.
Forge stronger bonds between the company and the customers through the sales staff.
I am actively involved in social media marketing and also write for the same. The book - "Sales 3.0 - The New Contact Sport How To Use And Leverage Social Media Marketing For Small Business Sales Success" has helped me get a detailed insight about the growing need of social media in today's net-savvy world. This book is a must-read for people who want to win business and build concrete network through social media.
I help companies and professionals achieve results through customized, creative and non-traditional sales training systems that are "one size fits one" and developed to the unique business needs and "sales pain points" of each client. I am available to speak on these topics.
Very useful tips, just great.

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in simple terms, a sales process is a systematic approach involving a series of steps that enables a sales force to close more deals, increase margins and make more sales through referrals.
the 'series of steps' are customer-centric and help the sales force of a company to retain customers and increase sales volume as well as revenues. the 'series of steps' are systematic and not haphazard. random acts produce random and uncertain results. in sales, random acts can be used occasionally, but a systematic and well-defined best practices approach can assure predictable results.
predictable outcomes - desired and predictable outcomes through a series of actions that could lead to more sales and higher margins.
relevancy for others - a good sales process may be cloned to suit other organizations and they may emulate a successful sales process model. a group of companies may apply a particularly productive sales process to all or some of its divisions.
simply having a sales process in place doesn't guarantee anything, just like simply buying and installing exercising equipment doesn't lead to a chiseled body. proper use makes the difference. actively using and a desire to become willing to implement a sales process could lead to more sales.
any ordinary sales process may produce the desired results in normal times. but an effective sales process has elasticity to accommodate extra ordinary situations. is your company prepared to meet a sudden spike in demand for your products or services?
does your sales process have the elasticity to deal with fluctuations in customer buying trends? is your customer database current and up-to-date? does your sales process take in to account the change in buyer tastes and preferences?
effective sales processes stand the rigors of changing times and market conditions and produce the best possible results in most circumstances. an effective sales process produces sales results with unerring precision as a manufacturing unit produces finished products. an effective sales process manufactures customers. it's a 'customer manufacturing system'. isn't that an awesome productivity tool for any company to own?
just as a manufacturing unit uses raw materials, strategy, technology, and manpower to produce finished goods, a sales process can be viewed as an integrated method where manpower refers to the sales force, the product or service is the raw material, strategy refers to sales plans and methods, and technology refers to the latest communication and sales technologies.
identifying and qualifying leads so as to take in to account only those prospects that truly have the potential to buy according to their importance to assign the right resources to each of them. successful salespeople spend more time with their top revenue producing accounts.
talk about the 'need' of the customer and develop customized value propositions to solve their business issue.
convince the customer that your company is the one that can take care of the 'need' and none can do it better than you.
larger percentage of profitable sales.
forge stronger bonds between the company and the customers through the sales staff.
i am actively involved in social media marketing and also write for the same. the book - "sales 3.0 - the new contact sport how to use and leverage social media marketing for small business sales success" has helped me get a detailed insight about the growing need of social media in today's net-savvy world. this book is a must-read for people who want to win business and build concrete network through social media.
i help companies and professionals achieve results through customized, creative and non-traditional sales training systems that are "one size fits one" and developed to the unique business needs and "sales pain points" of each client. i am available to speak on these topics.
very useful tips, just great.


text: Undetected moisture can cause major problems down the road with mold growth and rotting of your home structure. It can result in diseases, illnesses and other dangers. At Dry First, we have many years of experience and trained technicians to carefully recover and repair your property while lessening your inconvenience. If you've experienced water damage anywhere in the Brevard County area, call us anytime, 24-hours a day.

lowercased: undetected moisture can cause major problems down the road with mold growth and rotting of your home structure. it can result in diseases, illnesses and other dangers. at dry first, we have many years of experience and trained technicians to carefully recover and repair your property while lessening your inconvenience. if you've experienced water damage anywhere in the brevard county area, call us anytime, 24-hours a day.


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Old Mutual Limited has assured golfers of continued sponsorship despite its recent rebranding.
The investment and financial services group recently rebranded from Old Mutual plc to reflect its fresh customer-led approach and stronger focus on Africa.
Old Mutual chief operating officer Khumbo Phiri made the commitment when they hosted a golf tournament at the Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) on Saturday to sensitise their customers to the development.
“The theme of the tournament was Bringing Out the Champion in You, meaning that we thrive to ensure that you achieve all your financial goals.
“And as Old Mutual Limited, we will always be with you along the way. We thank Blantyre Sports Club for hosting us here as well as golfers for taking part,” he said.
BSC vice-golf captain Keta Mulwafu thanked Old Mutual for its commitment to continue supporting golf.
Geoffrince Kondwani and Hariet Marian emerged winners in men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
The 14-handicapped (h/c) Lilongwe-based Kondwani registered a 67 net-score that was spiced up by three birdies and a couple of pars.
He counted out another Lilongwe-based golfer Ken Manda (13 h/c) who had a 68 net score while Gabriel Kambale (3h/c) finished third on net 69 after counting out Gift Chidya Gondwe and Khumbo Mkandawire in that order.
In ladies’ category, Marian (22h/c) came tops with a 71 net score. She counted out Margret Mkwanda (30h/c) who had a 71 net score.
Marian said playing the game while sober was the centrepiece of her triumph.
“I came sober, alcohol was not in play in anyway and I guess that did the trick. I was also confident and relaxed,” she said.
Sophie Kalambule had the longest drive on hole eight in ladies’ category while Chidya Gondwe did it in men’s section on hole four. Linda Kunje was nearest to the pin for women on hole 14 while Peter Matiru achieved the feat in men’s section on hole 12.

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old mutual limited has assured golfers of continued sponsorship despite its recent rebranding.
the investment and financial services group recently rebranded from old mutual plc to reflect its fresh customer-led approach and stronger focus on africa.
old mutual chief operating officer khumbo phiri made the commitment when they hosted a golf tournament at the blantyre sports club (bsc) on saturday to sensitise their customers to the development.
“the theme of the tournament was bringing out the champion in you, meaning that we thrive to ensure that you achieve all your financial goals.
“and as old mutual limited, we will always be with you along the way. we thank blantyre sports club for hosting us here as well as golfers for taking part,” he said.
bsc vice-golf captain keta mulwafu thanked old mutual for its commitment to continue supporting golf.
geoffrince kondwani and hariet marian emerged winners in men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
the 14-handicapped (h/c) lilongwe-based kondwani registered a 67 net-score that was spiced up by three birdies and a couple of pars.
he counted out another lilongwe-based golfer ken manda (13 h/c) who had a 68 net score while gabriel kambale (3h/c) finished third on net 69 after counting out gift chidya gondwe and khumbo mkandawire in that order.
in ladies’ category, marian (22h/c) came tops with a 71 net score. she counted out margret mkwanda (30h/c) who had a 71 net score.
marian said playing the game while sober was the centrepiece of her triumph.
“i came sober, alcohol was not in play in anyway and i guess that did the trick. i was also confident and relaxed,” she said.
sophie kalambule had the longest drive on hole eight in ladies’ category while chidya gondwe did it in men’s section on hole four. linda kunje was nearest to the pin for women on hole 14 while peter matiru achieved the feat in men’s section on hole 12.


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‘As I Lay Dying’ is a popular group especially among American teens. The bands front man Tim Lambesis has posted a $2 million bail in a murder-for-hire case. The 32-year-old singer was arrested earlier this month after police alleged he tried to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife.
The hit man turned out to be an undercover police officer, and Lambesis was arrested after prosecutors claim he gave the officer an envelope that contained $1000, personal information and a photo of his wife.
Lambesis lawyer Thomas Warwick is committing to an unusual defense. He is claiming Lambesis’s judgment was impaired by steroid use. The singer is rumored to be a serious body builder and a spokesman for nutritional supplements. He is due back in court on June 10th, if convicted he could face up to nine years in prison.

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‘as i lay dying’ is a popular group especially among american teens. the bands front man tim lambesis has posted a $2 million bail in a murder-for-hire case. the 32-year-old singer was arrested earlier this month after police alleged he tried to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife.
the hit man turned out to be an undercover police officer, and lambesis was arrested after prosecutors claim he gave the officer an envelope that contained $1000, personal information and a photo of his wife.
lambesis lawyer thomas warwick is committing to an unusual defense. he is claiming lambesis’s judgment was impaired by steroid use. the singer is rumored to be a serious body builder and a spokesman for nutritional supplements. he is due back in court on june 10th, if convicted he could face up to nine years in prison.


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Teachers and scholars at the Vassal Lane Upper School celebrated summer reading as a community on Friday, September 7th.
Last spring, every faculty member at Vassal Lane selected one book to read during the summer, and the staff created a Faculty Book List to share with incoming scholars. Each scholar was required to read one book from the Vassal Lane Faculty Book List and to return back to school in September ready to discuss the book in a small book group.
On the first Friday of the school year, teachers and scholars met and discussed their books in more than forty small book groups. Book groups met outside on the field behind the school on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.
One Vassal Lane scholar noted that students made their book selections both based on interest in the book and on their connections with particular teachers. Book groups had a mix of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade scholars, giving everyone a chance to get to know each other a little better outside of their regular classroom schedules and groupings.
The most popular books on the Faculty Book List were The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Every Day by David Leviathan, and Wonder by R.J. Palatio. In addition, a large number of scholars enjoyed two of the nonfiction titles on the Faculty Book List: A Black Hole is NOT a Hole by Carolyn DeCristofano and Race: A History Beyond Black and White by Marc Aronson.
Faculty members and scholars are looking forward to the next opportunity to share books together as Vassal Lane continues to strengthen and celebrate its growing community of readers.

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teachers and scholars at the vassal lane upper school celebrated summer reading as a community on friday, september 7th.
last spring, every faculty member at vassal lane selected one book to read during the summer, and the staff created a faculty book list to share with incoming scholars. each scholar was required to read one book from the vassal lane faculty book list and to return back to school in september ready to discuss the book in a small book group.
on the first friday of the school year, teachers and scholars met and discussed their books in more than forty small book groups. book groups met outside on the field behind the school on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.
one vassal lane scholar noted that students made their book selections both based on interest in the book and on their connections with particular teachers. book groups had a mix of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade scholars, giving everyone a chance to get to know each other a little better outside of their regular classroom schedules and groupings.
the most popular books on the faculty book list were the fault in our stars by john green, the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian by sherman alexie, every day by david leviathan, and wonder by r.j. palatio. in addition, a large number of scholars enjoyed two of the nonfiction titles on the faculty book list: a black hole is not a hole by carolyn decristofano and race: a history beyond black and white by marc aronson.
faculty members and scholars are looking forward to the next opportunity to share books together as vassal lane continues to strengthen and celebrate its growing community of readers.


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New drive has 'front-of-house' quietness!
Rotate one pattern, what you see is what you get!
Add a 'still' in the pattern holder and the rotating patterns will animate the still pattern, making leaves rustle, flames dance and stars twinkle!
TwinSpin™ rotates two 'B' size patterns (Jr. Takes "M" size) in opposition to each other, at variable speeds and slides easily into the drop-in iris slot of a 6 inch ellipsoidal. You can see any combination of two GAM Patterns rotating together by clicking on "Virtual TwinSpin".
When you use a single pattern in TwinSpin™, 'what you see is what you get'. The design you choose looks the same as it would if you placed it in a standard pattern holder - but motion is added. Rotating fast or slow, the single pattern can make a simple eloquent visual statement. It is effective as a downlight as well as projected on a cyc, scenery or on people. TwinSpin can also be used as a tool to adjust the position of a pattern by remote control. - See Indexing TwinSpin™ model.
When you project two patterns of the same design, TwinSpin™ rotates them in opposition to each other. The look you achieve is different from the original look of the pattern. It often has a shimmering or sparkling quality. High speed dazzles. Slow movement creates a mesmerizing, dream-like effect. Changing lens focus can change the appearance dramatically. Add GamColor® in your color frame for more variety.
Two different pattern designs used in the TwinSpin™ create a new design-a-hybrid with its own unique visual expression. As the patterns turn, shapes change. Areas of light projection may appear and disappear. It is important to choose two compatible designs so that one doesn't block out too much light and cancel out the other. With mixed doubles, lens focus can emphasize one or the other or center on both.
You can place one or two patterns in the TwinSpin™, then add an additional design in the pattern holder of your fixture. The rotating pattern or patterns will animate the 'still'. With some experimenting, you can make leaves rustle, flames dance, stars twinkle.
Add color to the gel frame, try a split gel by taping two pieces together for more variety.
Hundreds of Great American Patterns are available in 'B' size and are suitable for use in the TwinSpin™. To see any possible combination of GAM Patterns rotating, click Virtual TwinSpin™.

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rotate one pattern, what you see is what you get!
add a 'still' in the pattern holder and the rotating patterns will animate the still pattern, making leaves rustle, flames dance and stars twinkle!
twinspin™ rotates two 'b' size patterns (jr. takes "m" size) in opposition to each other, at variable speeds and slides easily into the drop-in iris slot of a 6 inch ellipsoidal. you can see any combination of two gam patterns rotating together by clicking on "virtual twinspin".
when you use a single pattern in twinspin™, 'what you see is what you get'. the design you choose looks the same as it would if you placed it in a standard pattern holder - but motion is added. rotating fast or slow, the single pattern can make a simple eloquent visual statement. it is effective as a downlight as well as projected on a cyc, scenery or on people. twinspin can also be used as a tool to adjust the position of a pattern by remote control. - see indexing twinspin™ model.
when you project two patterns of the same design, twinspin™ rotates them in opposition to each other. the look you achieve is different from the original look of the pattern. it often has a shimmering or sparkling quality. high speed dazzles. slow movement creates a mesmerizing, dream-like effect. changing lens focus can change the appearance dramatically. add gamcolor® in your color frame for more variety.
two different pattern designs used in the twinspin™ create a new design-a-hybrid with its own unique visual expression. as the patterns turn, shapes change. areas of light projection may appear and disappear. it is important to choose two compatible designs so that one doesn't block out too much light and cancel out the other. with mixed doubles, lens focus can emphasize one or the other or center on both.
you can place one or two patterns in the twinspin™, then add an additional design in the pattern holder of your fixture. the rotating pattern or patterns will animate the 'still'. with some experimenting, you can make leaves rustle, flames dance, stars twinkle.
add color to the gel frame, try a split gel by taping two pieces together for more variety.
hundreds of great american patterns are available in 'b' size and are suitable for use in the twinspin™. to see any possible combination of gam patterns rotating, click virtual twinspin™.


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Since Tommy wrote about our DIY fence project yesterday, I thought I’d follow it up with a blog about our deck.
FYI, the photo above captures the state of our backyard pre-fence construction. Tommy wasn’t kidding – the brush, pine limbs, and poison oak were out of control. Our trips to Patient First for poison ivy treatment were frequent last summer.
One of the first things we did when we moved in last spring was re-stain our deck. Originally, the deck was a (little offensive) red-orange that like our back yard, showed signs of definite neglect.
We chose to stain our deck because it wasn’t in great shape to begin with, and we knew we weren’t in a place to rip the current deck off and rebuild yet. So we chose a taupe brown stain to match the back door.
We were also fortunate enough to inherit a patio table and set of four chairs from Tommy’s mom and step-dad.
The white chairs and table frame (above) looked a little stark, so we decided to freshen those up with some chocolate brown paint, too.
Everything else, with the exception of the blue bench (more on that later), we were able to purchase at a discount.
I think the best thing about updating a deck or patio is that it can be done cost efficiently, since most of the stuff you buy is seasonal and is guaranteed to go on sale at some point towards the middle or end of the summer.
•	We found the blue mosaic outdoor pillows on sale at Restoration Hardware in July for $10 each.
•	We bought the umbrella on sale at Pier 1 for about $60, and we didn’t have to wait late into the summer for that to get reduced. I think we bought it in early June.
•	The glider were purchased at Home Depot at the end of the season – and despite the fact that the stain has faded, it has held up great.
•	The doormat I just bought at Target a couple of weeks ago for $19.99.

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since tommy wrote about our diy fence project yesterday, i thought i’d follow it up with a blog about our deck.
fyi, the photo above captures the state of our backyard pre-fence construction. tommy wasn’t kidding – the brush, pine limbs, and poison oak were out of control. our trips to patient first for poison ivy treatment were frequent last summer.
one of the first things we did when we moved in last spring was re-stain our deck. originally, the deck was a (little offensive) red-orange that like our back yard, showed signs of definite neglect.
we chose to stain our deck because it wasn’t in great shape to begin with, and we knew we weren’t in a place to rip the current deck off and rebuild yet. so we chose a taupe brown stain to match the back door.
we were also fortunate enough to inherit a patio table and set of four chairs from tommy’s mom and step-dad.
the white chairs and table frame (above) looked a little stark, so we decided to freshen those up with some chocolate brown paint, too.
everything else, with the exception of the blue bench (more on that later), we were able to purchase at a discount.
i think the best thing about updating a deck or patio is that it can be done cost efficiently, since most of the stuff you buy is seasonal and is guaranteed to go on sale at some point towards the middle or end of the summer.
•	we found the blue mosaic outdoor pillows on sale at restoration hardware in july for $10 each.
•	we bought the umbrella on sale at pier 1 for about $60, and we didn’t have to wait late into the summer for that to get reduced. i think we bought it in early june.
•	the glider were purchased at home depot at the end of the season – and despite the fact that the stain has faded, it has held up great.
•	the doormat i just bought at target a couple of weeks ago for $19.99.


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Arlo Smart is a product that allows you to add AI features to your Arlo cameras. The cameras can not only trigger when sensing motions, they can record the motion, highlight what caused the camera to trigger the recording mode, and is programmable to ignore certain triggers.
You can set it, for example, to ignore certain animals or traffic. You can also set it to ignore motion in certain parts of the field of view, only triggering if there is motion outside of allowable areas – perfect for monitoring a high-traffic area with a restriction space, or for monitoring an animal pen or a room with a pet or guard animal inside.
The software learns, too, so a false trigger one day shouldn’t happen again the next day, allowing you to filter out certain things that are only subtly different than those you want to detect.
These features reduce the stress and alarm caused by false triggering of the device, which adds to the peace and security you and your family will feel.
Arlo puts a lot of R&D investment into algorithms and machine learning technology, and is seeking to solve automated security problems we currently grapple with, as well as those we can foresee as issues in the future.

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arlo smart is a product that allows you to add ai features to your arlo cameras. the cameras can not only trigger when sensing motions, they can record the motion, highlight what caused the camera to trigger the recording mode, and is programmable to ignore certain triggers.
you can set it, for example, to ignore certain animals or traffic. you can also set it to ignore motion in certain parts of the field of view, only triggering if there is motion outside of allowable areas – perfect for monitoring a high-traffic area with a restriction space, or for monitoring an animal pen or a room with a pet or guard animal inside.
the software learns, too, so a false trigger one day shouldn’t happen again the next day, allowing you to filter out certain things that are only subtly different than those you want to detect.
these features reduce the stress and alarm caused by false triggering of the device, which adds to the peace and security you and your family will feel.
arlo puts a lot of r&d investment into algorithms and machine learning technology, and is seeking to solve automated security problems we currently grapple with, as well as those we can foresee as issues in the future.


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Letters of presentation are among the essential elements of the employment application procedure. After that, you must verify the letter. The letter must also contain the company’s logo, in addition to the signature of the person who writes the letter. It must also be dated and signed correctly. Most employment verification letters include the name of the person, their department in the business (sometimes they must include their precise job title) and the total amount of time they have been employed.
To be brief, a letter of verification is not a reference, just to offer proof of employment. The letter of verification should incorporate the appropriate format for small businesses, correct greetings, along with vital details about the current state of employment. An employment verification letter is a letter that is used to verify which employee currently holds a certain position. Typically, employment verification letters will be written by a manager on behalf of the workers.
If contact information is provided, contact all companies listed for verification. It is very important for an employer to verify all information written on the applicant’s resume to protect the organization and its current employees. Understanding how to ask concise reference questions about work developed to obtain genuinely valuable information can facilitate the contraction of time.
Some people use third-party verification to authenticate the presence of the business enterprise. In the future you will have to submit a medical verification that you are under the care of a doctor if you need future periods of unscheduled absences. The verification of income for a single-business entrepreneur, independent contractor or independent professional need not be more challenging than for someone who receives a salary or normal salary.
Many times, it is someone who has been in a company for more than three years. Then the company must give an employment verification letter. Be professional and respectful once you contact the corporation. Many companies also choose to include the background check as part of the pre-employment course of action. Be sure not to omit any provider. You can check the business and your contact information by looking up the name and contact number of the company in the white pages. So, even when it is a small business, you must be adequately prepared to write a clear and professional letter.
Verifying past employment is crucial. Any employer can choose to send a conditional employment letter to a different employee in any market, but it is very common in the public sector. Some employers offer only standard information about work history, such as the dates you worked and if they would rehire you. The applicant may offer information during the interview, but it is up to the employer to verify the credentials and verify the applicant’s claims regarding their background. Finally, ask the contact if there is anything else he would like to inform you about the applicant. Especially if someone is applying for a job that requires driving, finding a driver’s record is critical because it will reveal tickets and accidents. Check the individual’s curriculum.

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letters of presentation are among the essential elements of the employment application procedure. after that, you must verify the letter. the letter must also contain the company’s logo, in addition to the signature of the person who writes the letter. it must also be dated and signed correctly. most employment verification letters include the name of the person, their department in the business (sometimes they must include their precise job title) and the total amount of time they have been employed.
to be brief, a letter of verification is not a reference, just to offer proof of employment. the letter of verification should incorporate the appropriate format for small businesses, correct greetings, along with vital details about the current state of employment. an employment verification letter is a letter that is used to verify which employee currently holds a certain position. typically, employment verification letters will be written by a manager on behalf of the workers.
if contact information is provided, contact all companies listed for verification. it is very important for an employer to verify all information written on the applicant’s resume to protect the organization and its current employees. understanding how to ask concise reference questions about work developed to obtain genuinely valuable information can facilitate the contraction of time.
some people use third-party verification to authenticate the presence of the business enterprise. in the future you will have to submit a medical verification that you are under the care of a doctor if you need future periods of unscheduled absences. the verification of income for a single-business entrepreneur, independent contractor or independent professional need not be more challenging than for someone who receives a salary or normal salary.
many times, it is someone who has been in a company for more than three years. then the company must give an employment verification letter. be professional and respectful once you contact the corporation. many companies also choose to include the background check as part of the pre-employment course of action. be sure not to omit any provider. you can check the business and your contact information by looking up the name and contact number of the company in the white pages. so, even when it is a small business, you must be adequately prepared to write a clear and professional letter.
verifying past employment is crucial. any employer can choose to send a conditional employment letter to a different employee in any market, but it is very common in the public sector. some employers offer only standard information about work history, such as the dates you worked and if they would rehire you. the applicant may offer information during the interview, but it is up to the employer to verify the credentials and verify the applicant’s claims regarding their background. finally, ask the contact if there is anything else he would like to inform you about the applicant. especially if someone is applying for a job that requires driving, finding a driver’s record is critical because it will reveal tickets and accidents. check the individual’s curriculum.


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It feels like Disney is about to bear a serious loss as the much awaited sequel of the Pirates Of the Caribbean has been stolen from their servers.
We believe that the real pirates are in action now!
So the story started when the hackers accessed the servers of Disney and managed to swipe the forthcoming sequel of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Well, the story did not end with the plundering and took a very interesting turn when the hackers started their threatening game.
A ransom has been demanded from Disney, a rejection of which can result in the online release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
Now there is a twist in the ransom too, they need the digital currency- bitcoins! No doubt, the real life pirates are playing quite safe.
Interestingly, the spokesperson of Disney maintained silence over the movie’s name that has been purloined, yet, it is strongly assumed to be the next sequel of the pirates of the Caribbean series.
According to some sources, Disney is not in favor of addressing their demands and has sought the help of police to unveil the faces behind the crime.
Well, a successful mass media company like Disney taking such a major risk makes us wonder the possible reason behind its refusal to pay the ransom.
One possible reason could be that Disney is not willing to support its opponents to repeat their act for the sake of making money again.
Well, the sequel is scheduled to be release on the 26th of May, and is expected to do a great business.
Fans are eagerly waiting to watch their favorite actor Johnny Depp as Captain Jack sparrow, more than the movie itself.
Johnny Depp is all set to make a remarkable comeback in this upcoming sequel of Pirates and the Caribbean and we are simply expecting him to weave his same old magic again!

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it feels like disney is about to bear a serious loss as the much awaited sequel of the pirates of the caribbean has been stolen from their servers.
we believe that the real pirates are in action now!
so the story started when the hackers accessed the servers of disney and managed to swipe the forthcoming sequel of pirates of the caribbean.
well, the story did not end with the plundering and took a very interesting turn when the hackers started their threatening game.
a ransom has been demanded from disney, a rejection of which can result in the online release of pirates of the caribbean: dead men tell no tales.
now there is a twist in the ransom too, they need the digital currency- bitcoins! no doubt, the real life pirates are playing quite safe.
interestingly, the spokesperson of disney maintained silence over the movie’s name that has been purloined, yet, it is strongly assumed to be the next sequel of the pirates of the caribbean series.
according to some sources, disney is not in favor of addressing their demands and has sought the help of police to unveil the faces behind the crime.
well, a successful mass media company like disney taking such a major risk makes us wonder the possible reason behind its refusal to pay the ransom.
one possible reason could be that disney is not willing to support its opponents to repeat their act for the sake of making money again.
well, the sequel is scheduled to be release on the 26th of may, and is expected to do a great business.
fans are eagerly waiting to watch their favorite actor johnny depp as captain jack sparrow, more than the movie itself.
johnny depp is all set to make a remarkable comeback in this upcoming sequel of pirates and the caribbean and we are simply expecting him to weave his same old magic again!