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Middlebrook undertake the laying of felt roofs, taking care to ensure that the job is done properly. With a wide range of flat roofing products from single ply roofing to three-layer mineral systems.
Our three-layer systems are the most cost-effective option but to find out what is the best solution for you simply get in touch for a 100% hassle-free quotation. All systems come fully guaranteed for your complete peace of mind for years to come.
We take into account guttering edges, verge drips and triangular fillets. Underlay and top sheet are the two basic material types needed; thickness and finish vary to suit customer specification.
It is important to use the right size of nail, allow for overlap, remove air bubbles and always use a cutting board. Laying a felt roof is hard manual work and must be done with care and attention to detail.
You even get a choice of 3 colours: Red, Green and Grey; and we always finish our flat roofs with drip edges and lead to cover the up stands.
Middlebrook have the experience and knowledge to perform this work properly and efficiently, securing your roof against adverse weather conditions for many years to come.
If you want to chat about flat roof options, please don’t hesitate to call us.
Here at Middlebrook Property Maintenance we carry out a range of works on tiled roofs – from repairs through to brand new installations. Our team of highly skilled, qualified roofers have specialisms in clay and concrete tiling and are dedicated in delivering the best possible end results. Whether laying a new roof, or repairing an existing roof, Middlebrook aim to ensure their work lasts for many years to come.
Our clay and concrete tiling roof services are available for both commercial and domestic customers, including homes of all sizes, schools, residential homes, business premises, factories, offices and large commercial buildings and much more. No roofing project is too small or too big.
If you want to chat about your roofing options, please don’t hesitate to call us.
Whatever your roofing requirements, our roofing systems are a cost effective, reliable and attractive choice.
Walsall, Aldridge, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Dudley, Birmingham, West Bromwich and all across the West Midlands.
Slate is an ancient time tested material that is quarried and split to provide long lasting durable roof coverings. It’s use dates back hundreds of years. The reputation of British slate is that it is the best in the world and as such it is not uncommon to find a British slate roof that is still in perfect condition up to 200-years after it was installed.
At Middlebrook, our work with slate roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations. Our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in slate roofing amongst other tiling skills and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that lasts for many years to come.
Our slate roof services are available to both commercial and domestic customers. As a safe, durable and attractive roofing material slate does everything you could ask for along with a long lasting lifespan that is straightforward to maintain. With modern technological advances, slate is now available in a choice of natural or synthetic. We endeavour to install or repair every slate roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
You can find out about our clay and concrete tiling services here.
At Middlebrook Property Maintenance our range of EPDM Rubber Roofing systems guarantees you superior durability and longevity for total peace of mind for a very very long time.
Firestone RubberGuard EPDM, thanks to its composition shows an unmatched resistance to ozone, UV radiation and extreme temperatures. As the properly formulated EPDM membranes do not contain any plasticizers or flame retardants, it’s characteristics remain stable and unchanged over time.
Middlebrook EPDM rubber roofing requires little to no maintenance and as it remains highly flexible even at temperatures down to -45°C it can be installed all year round without issue.
The membrane can elongate over 300% to accommodate building movements and temperature fluctuations. Recent studies show a life expectancy of more than 50 years making one-piece rubber roofing a truly long life choice for your roofing needs.
At Middlebrook, our work with rubber roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations and upgrades. Our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in rubber roofing for a wide range of purposes and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that last for many years to come.
Our rubber roofs are available to both commercial and domestic customers. We endeavour to install or repair every roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
If you have an old Georgian wired glass lean-to at the side of your house, or a glass verandah that’s seen better days – Polycarbonate roofing could be the ideal thing for you.
It’s 20 times stronger than glass, Polycarbonate panels are known for their high impact resistance, fine optical clarity and excellent fire performance.
At Middlebrook our wide range of options include Longlife, Dual Tinted and Energy Efficient multi-wall polycarbonate sheet structures.
We simply remove your old glazed roof and bars and install new plastic bars with steel reinforcement along with new 25mm thick multiwall polycarbonate. Both the bars and the polycarbonate sheets are near enough maintenance free. Just a wipe down with some soapy water is all that’s needed. The Middlebrook reinforced bars don’t need any existing framework support underneath and can be walked on from above, 100% hassle-free.
We can construct brand new free standing roofs from scratch, add new roofs to existing walls or simply re-design your current roof into something more attractive.
Polycarbonate is ideal for modern car ports, door canopies and smoking shelters. Sun resistant polycarbonate is also available to keep your room space cooler in the summer whilst keeping in as much heat as possible during the winter.
At Middlebrook, our work with polycarbonate roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations and upgrades. Our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in polycarbonate roofing for a wide range of purposes and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that lasts for many years to come.
Our polycarbonate roofs are available to both commercial and domestic customers. We endeavour to install or repair every roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
Middlebrook Property Maintenance pride themselves on a high quality job from start to finish whilst keeping you informed through each step of the process. If anything unexpected occurs during your roofing project, you will be the first to know. Our aim is to complete every job to the high standards that have made us one of the most reputable roofing companies in Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and the West Midlands.
If you want to chat about our roofing services, please don’t hesitate to call.
Walsall, Aldridge, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Bromwich, the West Midlands and all surrounding areas. If you are outside the West Midlands simply ask what we can do for you, 100% hassle-free, guaranteed!
We also do skylights, leadwork, asphalt roofing and so much more. Ask for details.
Middlebrook Property Maintenance Limited is a team of fully qualified and experienced specialists in upvc windows & doors, roofing services, porches, cladding, tudor boards, repointing, tiled canopies, smoking shelters, dry verge, interior cladding, driveways, paths, block paving, slabbing, bathrooms, soffits, fascias, guttering & much more.
We give 100% hassle free quotations with a full guarantee on every job we do. Ask for details.
We have 100’s of happy customers in Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Cannock, Dudley and throughout the West Midlands.

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middlebrook undertake the laying of felt roofs, taking care to ensure that the job is done properly. with a wide range of flat roofing products from single ply roofing to three-layer mineral systems.
our three-layer systems are the most cost-effective option but to find out what is the best solution for you simply get in touch for a 100% hassle-free quotation. all systems come fully guaranteed for your complete peace of mind for years to come.
we take into account guttering edges, verge drips and triangular fillets. underlay and top sheet are the two basic material types needed; thickness and finish vary to suit customer specification.
it is important to use the right size of nail, allow for overlap, remove air bubbles and always use a cutting board. laying a felt roof is hard manual work and must be done with care and attention to detail.
you even get a choice of 3 colours: red, green and grey; and we always finish our flat roofs with drip edges and lead to cover the up stands.
middlebrook have the experience and knowledge to perform this work properly and efficiently, securing your roof against adverse weather conditions for many years to come.
if you want to chat about flat roof options, please don’t hesitate to call us.
here at middlebrook property maintenance we carry out a range of works on tiled roofs – from repairs through to brand new installations. our team of highly skilled, qualified roofers have specialisms in clay and concrete tiling and are dedicated in delivering the best possible end results. whether laying a new roof, or repairing an existing roof, middlebrook aim to ensure their work lasts for many years to come.
our clay and concrete tiling roof services are available for both commercial and domestic customers, including homes of all sizes, schools, residential homes, business premises, factories, offices and large commercial buildings and much more. no roofing project is too small or too big.
if you want to chat about your roofing options, please don’t hesitate to call us.
whatever your roofing requirements, our roofing systems are a cost effective, reliable and attractive choice.
walsall, aldridge, cannock, wolverhampton, sutton coldfield, lichfield, dudley, birmingham, west bromwich and all across the west midlands.
slate is an ancient time tested material that is quarried and split to provide long lasting durable roof coverings. it’s use dates back hundreds of years. the reputation of british slate is that it is the best in the world and as such it is not uncommon to find a british slate roof that is still in perfect condition up to 200-years after it was installed.
at middlebrook, our work with slate roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations. our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in slate roofing amongst other tiling skills and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that lasts for many years to come.
our slate roof services are available to both commercial and domestic customers. as a safe, durable and attractive roofing material slate does everything you could ask for along with a long lasting lifespan that is straightforward to maintain. with modern technological advances, slate is now available in a choice of natural or synthetic. we endeavour to install or repair every slate roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
you can find out about our clay and concrete tiling services here.
at middlebrook property maintenance our range of epdm rubber roofing systems guarantees you superior durability and longevity for total peace of mind for a very very long time.
firestone rubberguard epdm, thanks to its composition shows an unmatched resistance to ozone, uv radiation and extreme temperatures. as the properly formulated epdm membranes do not contain any plasticizers or flame retardants, it’s characteristics remain stable and unchanged over time.
middlebrook epdm rubber roofing requires little to no maintenance and as it remains highly flexible even at temperatures down to -45°c it can be installed all year round without issue.
the membrane can elongate over 300% to accommodate building movements and temperature fluctuations. recent studies show a life expectancy of more than 50 years making one-piece rubber roofing a truly long life choice for your roofing needs.
at middlebrook, our work with rubber roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations and upgrades. our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in rubber roofing for a wide range of purposes and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that last for many years to come.
our rubber roofs are available to both commercial and domestic customers. we endeavour to install or repair every roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
if you have an old georgian wired glass lean-to at the side of your house, or a glass verandah that’s seen better days – polycarbonate roofing could be the ideal thing for you.
it’s 20 times stronger than glass, polycarbonate panels are known for their high impact resistance, fine optical clarity and excellent fire performance.
at middlebrook our wide range of options include longlife, dual tinted and energy efficient multi-wall polycarbonate sheet structures.
we simply remove your old glazed roof and bars and install new plastic bars with steel reinforcement along with new 25mm thick multiwall polycarbonate. both the bars and the polycarbonate sheets are near enough maintenance free. just a wipe down with some soapy water is all that’s needed. the middlebrook reinforced bars don’t need any existing framework support underneath and can be walked on from above, 100% hassle-free.
we can construct brand new free standing roofs from scratch, add new roofs to existing walls or simply re-design your current roof into something more attractive.
polycarbonate is ideal for modern car ports, door canopies and smoking shelters. sun resistant polycarbonate is also available to keep your room space cooler in the summer whilst keeping in as much heat as possible during the winter.
at middlebrook, our work with polycarbonate roofs ranges from repairs to brand new full installations and upgrades. our highly skilled, fully qualified roofing team specialise in polycarbonate roofing for a wide range of purposes and will endeavour to deliver you the best possible end results that lasts for many years to come.
our polycarbonate roofs are available to both commercial and domestic customers. we endeavour to install or repair every roof to the highest possible standards for the long term.
middlebrook property maintenance pride themselves on a high quality job from start to finish whilst keeping you informed through each step of the process. if anything unexpected occurs during your roofing project, you will be the first to know. our aim is to complete every job to the high standards that have made us one of the most reputable roofing companies in walsall, aldridge, sutton coldfield, birmingham and the west midlands.
if you want to chat about our roofing services, please don’t hesitate to call.
walsall, aldridge, cannock, wolverhampton, dudley, sutton coldfield, birmingham, west bromwich, the west midlands and all surrounding areas. if you are outside the west midlands simply ask what we can do for you, 100% hassle-free, guaranteed!
we also do skylights, leadwork, asphalt roofing and so much more. ask for details.
middlebrook property maintenance limited is a team of fully qualified and experienced specialists in upvc windows & doors, roofing services, porches, cladding, tudor boards, repointing, tiled canopies, smoking shelters, dry verge, interior cladding, driveways, paths, block paving, slabbing, bathrooms, soffits, fascias, guttering & much more.
we give 100% hassle free quotations with a full guarantee on every job we do. ask for details.
we have 100’s of happy customers in walsall, wolverhampton, birmingham, cannock, dudley and throughout the west midlands.


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Not to mention that joining Datuk Professor Jimmy Choo for The Galaxy Runway, there'll be 4 local designers - Lynda Rahim, Bremen Wong, Azura Mazaruddin and Nawre, showcasing their own interpretation of the galatic saga. I just can't wait to watch this amazing Star Wars inspired collection.
Galaxy Runway inspired by Star Wars Fashion Show is a free event with 200 passes available for the public. The passes will be given to the FIRST 200 'Best Dressed' attendees at the Galaxy Runway Carnival happening on 6th & 7th November at Menara MATRADE, from 10am - 6pm.
7. Distribution of physical passes will be on 7th November from 10am - 5pm.
Mark your calendar so you'll not miss out this much anticipated "The Galaxy Runway inspired by Star Wars" show !

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not to mention that joining datuk professor jimmy choo for the galaxy runway, there'll be 4 local designers - lynda rahim, bremen wong, azura mazaruddin and nawre, showcasing their own interpretation of the galatic saga. i just can't wait to watch this amazing star wars inspired collection.
galaxy runway inspired by star wars fashion show is a free event with 200 passes available for the public. the passes will be given to the first 200 'best dressed' attendees at the galaxy runway carnival happening on 6th & 7th november at menara matrade, from 10am - 6pm.
7. distribution of physical passes will be on 7th november from 10am - 5pm.
mark your calendar so you'll not miss out this much anticipated "the galaxy runway inspired by star wars" show !


text: The next generation of Spibelt, the Spibeam line of accessories! Use this instead of a headlamp for better visibility and comfort. Created to increase visibility, the visor has built in lights on the front and back. Not only do the lights increase your visibility when your outside but they also provide additional light to guide your activity. Perfect for those early morning runs or late night dog walking!

lowercased: the next generation of spibelt, the spibeam line of accessories! use this instead of a headlamp for better visibility and comfort. created to increase visibility, the visor has built in lights on the front and back. not only do the lights increase your visibility when your outside but they also provide additional light to guide your activity. perfect for those early morning runs or late night dog walking!


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Turning on Single Sign-On authentication for your account.
You will now be prompted to enter the login details for your workplace user account. Please note that if you are registering for an account after your portal administrator has activated SSO, you will complete setup with your workplace user account details when you register your account.
Setting up Okta for Single Sign On (SSO) with the 3GRC Platform.
Allowing survey respondents to view their answers after a survey has closed.

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turning on single sign-on authentication for your account.
you will now be prompted to enter the login details for your workplace user account. please note that if you are registering for an account after your portal administrator has activated sso, you will complete setup with your workplace user account details when you register your account.
setting up okta for single sign on (sso) with the 3grc platform.
allowing survey respondents to view their answers after a survey has closed.


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Manuscript is autograph, except for the final 8 bars, which are in the hand of Maximilian Stadler.
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1878. Plate W.A.M. 401.

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manuscript is autograph, except for the final 8 bars, which are in the hand of maximilian stadler.
leipzig: breitkopf & härtel, 1878. plate w.a.m. 401.


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Palatine has become the first municipality along the Northwest Tollway corridor to ask the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to relocate a main toll plaza originally proposed east of Roselle Road.
Trustees took a stand Monday by agreeing to ask the state authority to move the site of the proposed toll plaza further west, between Roselle and Barrington Roads.
Although the village`s opinion is strictly advisory, the tollway authority is seeking input from Palatine, as well as Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates, where highway officials will present their proposal next month.
The authority initially proposed a new plaza between Meacham and Roselle Roads to stop eastbound and westbound traffic on all six lanes of the highway for a 40-cent toll.
Such a ''main line'' toll plaza would enable the tollway authority to cure a major headache of the system by removing the 15-cent toll booths at entrance and exit ramps on the Illinois Highway 53 and Northwest Tollway interchange.
But Palatine fears that a plaza between Meacham and Roselle Roads will send more traffic through the village, as motorists exit early to avoid paying the toll.
''The village believes that traffic from the Palatine area can and will use convenient alternate streets through Palatine to avoid any toll plaza east of Roselle Road,'' Mayor Rita Mullins wrote in the village`s formal response to the proposal.
The new toll collected at the main line plaza will help offset the cost of installing additional ramps at Beverly Road and Illinois Highway 59. The ramps will provide access to the Merchandise Group headquarters of Sears, Roebuck and Co. when it opens next year in Hoffman Estates.
Sears is paying the bulk of the cost for the Beverly Road project and a portion of the Highway 59 cost.
Ramps are also proposed for Meacham Road, which currently has no approach to the tollway.
Mullins said a toll plaza west of Roselle would more fairly place the burden of tolls on new traffic heading to Hoffman Estates.
But Hoffman Estates officials did not endorse Palatine`s solution and said they were not convinced that new traffic would necessarily spill into local streets.
''If Palatine is concerned about this, they need to be able to show and demonstrate through a traffic study that cars are going to do what they say they are going to do,'' Hoffman Estates Village Manager Peter Burchard said. Palatine has not ordered a traffic study.
Noting that toll booths are proposed for on and off ramps at Illinois Highway 59, Mayor Michael O`Malley said that ''should alleviate part of Palatine`s fear.'' But he declined further comment on Palatine`s proposal until representatives of the tollway authority have appeared before the Hoffman Estates Village Board.

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palatine has become the first municipality along the northwest tollway corridor to ask the illinois state toll highway authority to relocate a main toll plaza originally proposed east of roselle road.
trustees took a stand monday by agreeing to ask the state authority to move the site of the proposed toll plaza further west, between roselle and barrington roads.
although the village`s opinion is strictly advisory, the tollway authority is seeking input from palatine, as well as schaumburg and hoffman estates, where highway officials will present their proposal next month.
the authority initially proposed a new plaza between meacham and roselle roads to stop eastbound and westbound traffic on all six lanes of the highway for a 40-cent toll.
such a ''main line'' toll plaza would enable the tollway authority to cure a major headache of the system by removing the 15-cent toll booths at entrance and exit ramps on the illinois highway 53 and northwest tollway interchange.
but palatine fears that a plaza between meacham and roselle roads will send more traffic through the village, as motorists exit early to avoid paying the toll.
''the village believes that traffic from the palatine area can and will use convenient alternate streets through palatine to avoid any toll plaza east of roselle road,'' mayor rita mullins wrote in the village`s formal response to the proposal.
the new toll collected at the main line plaza will help offset the cost of installing additional ramps at beverly road and illinois highway 59. the ramps will provide access to the merchandise group headquarters of sears, roebuck and co. when it opens next year in hoffman estates.
sears is paying the bulk of the cost for the beverly road project and a portion of the highway 59 cost.
ramps are also proposed for meacham road, which currently has no approach to the tollway.
mullins said a toll plaza west of roselle would more fairly place the burden of tolls on new traffic heading to hoffman estates.
but hoffman estates officials did not endorse palatine`s solution and said they were not convinced that new traffic would necessarily spill into local streets.
''if palatine is concerned about this, they need to be able to show and demonstrate through a traffic study that cars are going to do what they say they are going to do,'' hoffman estates village manager peter burchard said. palatine has not ordered a traffic study.
noting that toll booths are proposed for on and off ramps at illinois highway 59, mayor michael o`malley said that ''should alleviate part of palatine`s fear.'' but he declined further comment on palatine`s proposal until representatives of the tollway authority have appeared before the hoffman estates village board.


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A slightly larger stud earring for those who like to make more of a statement or like their earrings to match perfectly with their pendants. Silver, gold, white and peacock are all harmoniously balanced to produce stunning earrings, perfect for all face shapes.
Three domes measure 10mm, 7mm, 4mm.

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a slightly larger stud earring for those who like to make more of a statement or like their earrings to match perfectly with their pendants. silver, gold, white and peacock are all harmoniously balanced to produce stunning earrings, perfect for all face shapes.
three domes measure 10mm, 7mm, 4mm.


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Just released these two ‘strangler fig tree’ fine art prints are from a collection of images I shot in the magical old Zimbali Forest north of Durban.
With only ten exquisite prints available on each image, printed on museum-quality archival cotton rag paper to British Fine Art Guild standards, at 600x900mm in size these collectable black-and-white limited-edition prints are a steal at just R25,000 each. They are each framed ready-to-hang, individually signed, numbered and embossed with my ‘dennis guichard photography – original’ circular emboss stamp to authenticate their originality.

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just released these two ‘strangler fig tree’ fine art prints are from a collection of images i shot in the magical old zimbali forest north of durban.
with only ten exquisite prints available on each image, printed on museum-quality archival cotton rag paper to british fine art guild standards, at 600x900mm in size these collectable black-and-white limited-edition prints are a steal at just r25,000 each. they are each framed ready-to-hang, individually signed, numbered and embossed with my ‘dennis guichard photography – original’ circular emboss stamp to authenticate their originality.


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San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin is calling for a hearing aimed to properly staff the city's 911 dispatch center after staffing issues were revealed during last month's massive power outage.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The staffing levels at the 911 dispatch center in San Francisco were exposed during last month's massive power outage.
Right now, there are 121 911 dispatchers employed, and that is not enough. As a result, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin is calling for a hearing to determine how many more dispatchers are needed. "The city has a goal of answering emergency 911 calls within 10 seconds 90 percent of the time. We are woefully under that at about 74 percent," he said. "As far as I'm concerned, our number one priority is making sure our emergency call center is fully staffed, regardless of what amount of resources we have to put into it."
Officials are working on staffing enough employees at San Francisco's 911 dispatch center after last month's massive power outage.
When you need a police officer, you hope there is a dispatcher to take your call. But according to the San Francisco Examiner, the city needs more dispatchers. The Examiner reports 206 people hung up before their calls were answered in that first hour of the massive power outage in April.
Supervisor London Breed is quoted as saying that day was a wake-up call as there were 88,000 customers who lost power because of a fire at a PG&E substation.
During the outage, there should have been 14 dispatchers on duty, but there were only 12 at the time. To handle the huge increase in calls, 60 should have been on duty, but only six more came in.
Officials said 40 more dispatchers are in training, right now. But, it's not realistic to think operators will be able to handle every call immediately in a major incident. "Our goal is to handle calls in a more normal setting and in the normal spike of a fire or car crash and then call back callers when something like this happens," Deputy Director for Emergency Communications Robert Smuts said.
Smuts told ABC7 News that 911 call centers aren't designed to answer every call during a huge emergency like an earthquake or a power outage, and said it would be helpful to have more dispatchers. "We are understaffed at the moment. We're responding to that with a lot of overtime. We are not currently meeting our service standards. We have 40 trainees who will help us get there, though," he said.
Peskin has called for a hearing to look into the 911 center response times and believes they need to hire at least 60 new dispatchers.
Officials don't think the 911 center will have enough employees until they finish hiring more staff next year.

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san francisco supervisor aaron peskin is calling for a hearing aimed to properly staff the city's 911 dispatch center after staffing issues were revealed during last month's massive power outage.
san francisco (kgo) -- the staffing levels at the 911 dispatch center in san francisco were exposed during last month's massive power outage.
right now, there are 121 911 dispatchers employed, and that is not enough. as a result, san francisco supervisor aaron peskin is calling for a hearing to determine how many more dispatchers are needed. "the city has a goal of answering emergency 911 calls within 10 seconds 90 percent of the time. we are woefully under that at about 74 percent," he said. "as far as i'm concerned, our number one priority is making sure our emergency call center is fully staffed, regardless of what amount of resources we have to put into it."
officials are working on staffing enough employees at san francisco's 911 dispatch center after last month's massive power outage.
when you need a police officer, you hope there is a dispatcher to take your call. but according to the san francisco examiner, the city needs more dispatchers. the examiner reports 206 people hung up before their calls were answered in that first hour of the massive power outage in april.
supervisor london breed is quoted as saying that day was a wake-up call as there were 88,000 customers who lost power because of a fire at a pg&e substation.
during the outage, there should have been 14 dispatchers on duty, but there were only 12 at the time. to handle the huge increase in calls, 60 should have been on duty, but only six more came in.
officials said 40 more dispatchers are in training, right now. but, it's not realistic to think operators will be able to handle every call immediately in a major incident. "our goal is to handle calls in a more normal setting and in the normal spike of a fire or car crash and then call back callers when something like this happens," deputy director for emergency communications robert smuts said.
smuts told abc7 news that 911 call centers aren't designed to answer every call during a huge emergency like an earthquake or a power outage, and said it would be helpful to have more dispatchers. "we are understaffed at the moment. we're responding to that with a lot of overtime. we are not currently meeting our service standards. we have 40 trainees who will help us get there, though," he said.
peskin has called for a hearing to look into the 911 center response times and believes they need to hire at least 60 new dispatchers.
officials don't think the 911 center will have enough employees until they finish hiring more staff next year.


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A competitive stipend for 2019-2020 of $29,567 per year for 12 month programs or $24,639 per year for 10 month programs.
Single coverage AETNA student health insurance policy.
The University Health Service (UHS) provides a full range of confidential, high quality primary health care services for full-time students and other members of the University community.
Full-time students participate in the Student Health Program, which covers primary care visits to UHS, time-limited therapy at the University Counseling Center (UCC), and health promotion services.
UHS offers health insurance for individual full-time University of Rochester students and their spouses/domestic partners through AETNA. Full-time students are required to participate in this plan unless they complete the Health Insurance Selection Process indicating they are waiving the insurance plan because they have other insurance. Insurance for spouses/partners and families is available for a fee payable by the student.

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a competitive stipend for 2019-2020 of $29,567 per year for 12 month programs or $24,639 per year for 10 month programs.
single coverage aetna student health insurance policy.
the university health service (uhs) provides a full range of confidential, high quality primary health care services for full-time students and other members of the university community.
full-time students participate in the student health program, which covers primary care visits to uhs, time-limited therapy at the university counseling center (ucc), and health promotion services.
uhs offers health insurance for individual full-time university of rochester students and their spouses/domestic partners through aetna. full-time students are required to participate in this plan unless they complete the health insurance selection process indicating they are waiving the insurance plan because they have other insurance. insurance for spouses/partners and families is available for a fee payable by the student.


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The past couple years I’ve done a happy dance once May 1 rolls around. Not just because it’s around the time I’ll start swimming in the ocean, but because it marks the official start of farmers market season here along the Grand Strand. Before tourism was the number one industry in Horry County (where Myrtle Beach is located), farming and agriculture drove our local economy. While the area evolved as more and more people came to visit, it is still home to a number of outstanding farming operations that provide us with fantastic seasonal produce meat products, eggs, honey and so much more.
Lately, a group called the Waccamaw Market Cooperative has really worked at organizing vendors, scheduling markets for different days in different areas of the county, and actually marketing the different markets. Each of their farmers markets have grown both in size and quality, and any of them are worth a visit. The boys and I have so much fun spending the morning or afternoon picking out our dinner, and some of the markets even have live music or other activities like free yoga on site.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on different farmers market activities or the Waccamaw Market Cooperative, visit their website at WaccamawMarkets.org.

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the past couple years i’ve done a happy dance once may 1 rolls around. not just because it’s around the time i’ll start swimming in the ocean, but because it marks the official start of farmers market season here along the grand strand. before tourism was the number one industry in horry county (where myrtle beach is located), farming and agriculture drove our local economy. while the area evolved as more and more people came to visit, it is still home to a number of outstanding farming operations that provide us with fantastic seasonal produce meat products, eggs, honey and so much more.
lately, a group called the waccamaw market cooperative has really worked at organizing vendors, scheduling markets for different days in different areas of the county, and actually marketing the different markets. each of their farmers markets have grown both in size and quality, and any of them are worth a visit. the boys and i have so much fun spending the morning or afternoon picking out our dinner, and some of the markets even have live music or other activities like free yoga on site.
tuesdays and thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
for more information on different farmers market activities or the waccamaw market cooperative, visit their website at waccamawmarkets.org.


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NGC 5426 and NGC 5427 are two spiral galaxies of similar sizes engaged in a dramatic dance. It is not certain that this interaction will end in a collision and ultimately a merging of the two galaxies, although the galaxies have already been affected. Together known as Arp 271, this dance will last for tens of millions of years, creating new stars as a result of the mutual gravitational attraction between the galaxies, a pull seen in the bridge of stars already connecting the two. Located 90 million light-years away towards the constellation of Virgo (the Virgin), the Arp 271 pair is about 130 000 light-years across. It was originally discovered in 1785 by William Herschel. Quite possibly, our own Milky Way will undergo a similar collision in about five billion years with the neighbouring Andromeda galaxy, which is now located about 2.6 million light-years away from the Milky Way.
This image was taken with the EFOSC instrument, attached to the 3.58-metre New Technology Telescope at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile. The data were acquired through three different filters (B, V, and R) for a total exposure time of 4440 seconds. The field of view is about 4 arcminutes.
Position (Dec): -6° 2' 45.54"

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ngc 5426 and ngc 5427 are two spiral galaxies of similar sizes engaged in a dramatic dance. it is not certain that this interaction will end in a collision and ultimately a merging of the two galaxies, although the galaxies have already been affected. together known as arp 271, this dance will last for tens of millions of years, creating new stars as a result of the mutual gravitational attraction between the galaxies, a pull seen in the bridge of stars already connecting the two. located 90 million light-years away towards the constellation of virgo (the virgin), the arp 271 pair is about 130 000 light-years across. it was originally discovered in 1785 by william herschel. quite possibly, our own milky way will undergo a similar collision in about five billion years with the neighbouring andromeda galaxy, which is now located about 2.6 million light-years away from the milky way.
this image was taken with the efosc instrument, attached to the 3.58-metre new technology telescope at eso's la silla observatory in chile. the data were acquired through three different filters (b, v, and r) for a total exposure time of 4440 seconds. the field of view is about 4 arcminutes.
position (dec): -6° 2' 45.54"


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Cut the two ends off the eggplant and slice lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices (I used OXO's mandoline slicer). Salt the slices to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants and place in a colander. Set aside for about 15 minutes.
In a medium pan over medium heat, heat 5 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion, garlic, celery and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onion begins to turn translucent. Add the tomatoes and parsley and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Rinse the salt off the eggplant with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat the grill to medium or heat a grill pan on the stove top over medium-high heat. Make sure it's hot before beginning. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of each slice of eggplant with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until you have nice grill marks and the eggplant is pliable, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 11 x 7-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread an even layer of the vegetable filling onto the eggplant slices leaving a little space around the edges (1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on each slice). Starting at the short end, roll up slices and place seam side down in a baking dish. Top with remaining vegetable mixture and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Enjoy!

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cut the two ends off the eggplant and slice lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices (i used oxo's mandoline slicer). salt the slices to help remove excess moisture and any bitterness from the eggplants and place in a colander. set aside for about 15 minutes.
in a medium pan over medium heat, heat 5 tablespoons of oil. add the onion, garlic, celery and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onion begins to turn translucent. add the tomatoes and parsley and continue to cook for 5 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper.
rinse the salt off the eggplant with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. preheat the grill to medium or heat a grill pan on the stove top over medium-high heat. make sure it's hot before beginning. using a pastry brush, lightly brush both sides of each slice of eggplant with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. grill on both sides until you have nice grill marks and the eggplant is pliable, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
preheat oven to 375 f. spray a 11 x 7-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. spread an even layer of the vegetable filling onto the eggplant slices leaving a little space around the edges (1 heaping tablespoon of the filling on each slice). starting at the short end, roll up slices and place seam side down in a baking dish. top with remaining vegetable mixture and bake uncovered for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes. enjoy!


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I just ordered one. thank you OP!
I bought the Husky one two weeks ago for 20 as well. That one seems to be fairly good quality so I certainly hope this one matches up to that.
which compressor to recommend ?
that's an LCD display illuminated by LED(s).
I'm going to post in every single tire gauge measuring thread. It's better to spend extra $10 to get a tire inflator that actually inflates your tired to your desired PSI.
So this one can be used to inflate your tires without a compressor?
Last edited by achilles12 June 21, 2018 at 05:26 AM.

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i just ordered one. thank you op!
i bought the husky one two weeks ago for 20 as well. that one seems to be fairly good quality so i certainly hope this one matches up to that.
which compressor to recommend ?
that's an lcd display illuminated by led(s).
i'm going to post in every single tire gauge measuring thread. it's better to spend extra $10 to get a tire inflator that actually inflates your tired to your desired psi.
so this one can be used to inflate your tires without a compressor?
last edited by achilles12 june 21, 2018 at 05:26 am.


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As the word says, con + junction, there are words which act as a junction between the different sentences. They are used so that the sentences may intersect each other.
Conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or coordinate words with the same clause.
She is exhausted, yet she wants to dance.
Both words in bold above are conjunctions and as we can see, they join 2 different sentences to form a single sentence.
Coordinating Conjunctions- and, for, nor, but, or, etc.
Uses- I would like pizza and salad for lunch.
Correlative Conjunctions- both/and, either/or, neither/nor, etc.
Uses- Neither I like him, nor does my friend.
Subordinating Conjunctions- after, although, as, as if, as long as, etc.
Uses- I can stay out until the clock strikes 12.
to use conjunction for starting any sentence.
Me and my friend is going to party.
Neither I, nor he is in favour of Congress party.
I wish we could be together although I hate you.
Clearly, all the bold words above are conjunctions, as they are acting as a junction between different clauses.
These come before a noun to modify/specify it and to tell us quantity & quality of the noun. Determiners are used to fix the noun. It also tells us that how that noun is being used.
Possessive - our, his, her, it's, etc.
Quantitative - little, much, enough, some, etc.
Conjunctions are used to connect clauses in the same sentence.
Determiners can be said to be a type of adjective, as they also modify the noun in a sentence.
I am not sure ________ he recognizes me.
My mother is ______ hardworking _______ my father is.
Please give me leave ______ my wife recovers.
She will not go to school ______ the exams begin.
You should follow what your teacher says _______ become successful.
They reached the station on time _______ the train was late.
The doctor arrived ______ we were just leaving for the hospital.
The collector ordered so ______ the school was not closed.
Inform your mother ______ go.
Maahi ______ her husband have gone to Nice for a vacation.

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as the word says, con + junction, there are words which act as a junction between the different sentences. they are used so that the sentences may intersect each other.
conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or coordinate words with the same clause.
she is exhausted, yet she wants to dance.
both words in bold above are conjunctions and as we can see, they join 2 different sentences to form a single sentence.
coordinating conjunctions- and, for, nor, but, or, etc.
uses- i would like pizza and salad for lunch.
correlative conjunctions- both/and, either/or, neither/nor, etc.
uses- neither i like him, nor does my friend.
subordinating conjunctions- after, although, as, as if, as long as, etc.
uses- i can stay out until the clock strikes 12.
to use conjunction for starting any sentence.
me and my friend is going to party.
neither i, nor he is in favour of congress party.
i wish we could be together although i hate you.
clearly, all the bold words above are conjunctions, as they are acting as a junction between different clauses.
these come before a noun to modify/specify it and to tell us quantity & quality of the noun. determiners are used to fix the noun. it also tells us that how that noun is being used.
possessive - our, his, her, it's, etc.
quantitative - little, much, enough, some, etc.
conjunctions are used to connect clauses in the same sentence.
determiners can be said to be a type of adjective, as they also modify the noun in a sentence.
i am not sure ________ he recognizes me.
my mother is ______ hardworking _______ my father is.
please give me leave ______ my wife recovers.
she will not go to school ______ the exams begin.
you should follow what your teacher says _______ become successful.
they reached the station on time _______ the train was late.
the doctor arrived ______ we were just leaving for the hospital.
the collector ordered so ______ the school was not closed.
inform your mother ______ go.
maahi ______ her husband have gone to nice for a vacation.


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Construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea will foster collaboration, says Michael Bolte. Credit TMT Project.
A leading astronomer at UC Santa Cruz hailed the selection of Mauna Kea in Hawaii as the site for construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT), which will be the largest and most advanced telescope ever built.
"This is exciting, because it means we can move into the next phase of the project," said Michael Bolte, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCSC and director of University of California Observatories. UCSC is a managing partner of the W. M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, which houses the world's largest optical and infrared telescopes, the twin 10-meter Keck I and Keck II Telescopes.
"The TMT will be a great discovery machine," added Bolte, who has been active in the planning and design of the TMT and is on the TMT Board of Directors. "I'm sure we'll find things nobody ever thought existed in the universe."
With the TMT, astronomers will be able to analyze the light from the first stars born after the Big Bang, directly observe the formation and evolution of galaxies, see planets around nearby stars, and make observations that test fundamental laws of physics. Jerry Nelson, professor of astronomy at UCSC, is the TMT project scientist.
Building the telescope on Mauna Kea--which is home to many of the world's leading observatories and more than a dozen telescopes--will foster scientific collaboration, said Bolte. "Because the TMT partners operate existing observatories at Mauna Kea, it will be possible to integrate our planning much better in terms of scientific programs, the instruments we build, and possibly even sharing key technical staff," he said.
The TMT is the first of a new generation of giant, ground-based telescopes that will build on the success of the Keck telescopes. The TMT will use new technology to correct for the blurring effect of Earth's atmosphere, enabling the TMT to study the universe as clearly as if it were in space. The core technology of the TMT will be a 30-meter primary mirror composed of 492 segments that span 30 meters in total, three times the effective diameter of the current largest telescopes. All of the segments will be under precision computer control so that they work together as a single mirror, giving the TMT nine times the collecting area of today's largest optical telescopes. The telescope is slated to begin operation in 2018.
The TMT will utilize adaptive optics technology pioneered at UC's Lick Observatory. The UCO Technical Labs at UCSC and UCLA have been selected to build two major instruments for the TMT, according to Bolte.
"Using adaptive optics, the TMT will produce images much sharper even than have been produced by the Hubble Space Telescope," he said. "It will be a revolutionary tool for looking at the distant universe, when the first stars and galaxies were forming. This will be a huge jump forward."
After years of consideration, the TMT site-selection committee last year narrowed down their choices to Mauna Kea and Cerro Armazones in Chile. The board of directors of the TMT Observatory Corporation cited Mauna Kea's atmospheric conditions, low average temperatures, very low humidity, as well as opportunities for collaboration, in announcing their decision. The peak of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii, rises 13,803 feet above sea level.
Before construction can begin, the TMT must complete an environmental impact statement and gain approval for a Conservation District Use Permit (CDUP) from the Hawaiian Department of Land and Natural Resources.
The TMT is a collaboration of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California, the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), Inc., and the Association of Canadian Universities for Research in Astronomy (ACURA), with significant work being done by industry and by university teams studying instrument designs. The project office is in Pasadena, California. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation contributed $50 million to the design development phase of the project and has pledged an additional $200 million toward construction.
Note to journalists: Bolte can be reached at bolte@ucolick.org.

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construction of the thirty-meter telescope on mauna kea will foster collaboration, says michael bolte. credit tmt project.
a leading astronomer at uc santa cruz hailed the selection of mauna kea in hawaii as the site for construction of the thirty-meter telescope (tmt), which will be the largest and most advanced telescope ever built.
"this is exciting, because it means we can move into the next phase of the project," said michael bolte, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at ucsc and director of university of california observatories. ucsc is a managing partner of the w. m. keck observatory on mauna kea, which houses the world's largest optical and infrared telescopes, the twin 10-meter keck i and keck ii telescopes.
"the tmt will be a great discovery machine," added bolte, who has been active in the planning and design of the tmt and is on the tmt board of directors. "i'm sure we'll find things nobody ever thought existed in the universe."
with the tmt, astronomers will be able to analyze the light from the first stars born after the big bang, directly observe the formation and evolution of galaxies, see planets around nearby stars, and make observations that test fundamental laws of physics. jerry nelson, professor of astronomy at ucsc, is the tmt project scientist.
building the telescope on mauna kea--which is home to many of the world's leading observatories and more than a dozen telescopes--will foster scientific collaboration, said bolte. "because the tmt partners operate existing observatories at mauna kea, it will be possible to integrate our planning much better in terms of scientific programs, the instruments we build, and possibly even sharing key technical staff," he said.
the tmt is the first of a new generation of giant, ground-based telescopes that will build on the success of the keck telescopes. the tmt will use new technology to correct for the blurring effect of earth's atmosphere, enabling the tmt to study the universe as clearly as if it were in space. the core technology of the tmt will be a 30-meter primary mirror composed of 492 segments that span 30 meters in total, three times the effective diameter of the current largest telescopes. all of the segments will be under precision computer control so that they work together as a single mirror, giving the tmt nine times the collecting area of today's largest optical telescopes. the telescope is slated to begin operation in 2018.
the tmt will utilize adaptive optics technology pioneered at uc's lick observatory. the uco technical labs at ucsc and ucla have been selected to build two major instruments for the tmt, according to bolte.
"using adaptive optics, the tmt will produce images much sharper even than have been produced by the hubble space telescope," he said. "it will be a revolutionary tool for looking at the distant universe, when the first stars and galaxies were forming. this will be a huge jump forward."
after years of consideration, the tmt site-selection committee last year narrowed down their choices to mauna kea and cerro armazones in chile. the board of directors of the tmt observatory corporation cited mauna kea's atmospheric conditions, low average temperatures, very low humidity, as well as opportunities for collaboration, in announcing their decision. the peak of mauna kea, a dormant volcano on the island of hawaii, rises 13,803 feet above sea level.
before construction can begin, the tmt must complete an environmental impact statement and gain approval for a conservation district use permit (cdup) from the hawaiian department of land and natural resources.
the tmt is a collaboration of the california institute of technology, the university of california, the association of universities for research in astronomy (aura), inc., and the association of canadian universities for research in astronomy (acura), with significant work being done by industry and by university teams studying instrument designs. the project office is in pasadena, california. the gordon and betty moore foundation contributed $50 million to the design development phase of the project and has pledged an additional $200 million toward construction.
note to journalists: bolte can be reached at bolte@ucolick.org.


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Asymptomatic microbleeds in moyamoya disease: T2*-weighted gradient-echo magnetic resonance imaging study.
Kikuta K1, Takagi Y, Nozaki K, Hanakawa T, Okada T, Mikuni N, Miki Y, Fushmi Y, Yamamoto A, Yamada K, Fukuyama H, Hashimoto N.
The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of asymptomatic microbleeds (MBs) in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD) by using a 3-tesla magnetic resonance (MR) imaging unit.
Data on 63 patients hospitalized with MMD between 1999 and 2004 were retrospectively examined to determine the incidence of asymptomatic MBs. Gradient-echo T2*-weighted MR imaging studies obtained using 3- and 1.5-tesla units were available in 25 patients. These patients consisted of five men and 20 women, ranging in age from 17 to 66 years (mean age 41 +/- 14 years). Ischemic MMD was diagnosed in 18 patients, and hemorrhagic MMD in seven. The incidence of MBs was also evaluated using the same 3-tesla MR imaging unit in 34 healthy volunteers including seven men and 27 women, ranging in age from 18 to 71 years (mean age 33 +/- 12 years). Using the 3-tesla MR unit, asymptomatic MBs were demonstrated in 11 patients (44%); they were detected in seven patients (28%) by using the 1.5-tesla unit. In the 3-tesla MR studies in healthy individuals, MBs were found in two patients (5.8%). Based on 3-tesla MR studies, the incidence of MBs was significantly higher in patients with MMD compared with that in healthy individuals. Asymptomatic MBs were demonstrated in eight (44%) of 18 patients with ischemic MMD and three (43%) of seven patients with hemorrhagic MMD.
Microbleeds are significantly more common in patients with MMD than in healthy individuals regardless of the disease type. The evaluation of MBs with T2*-weighted 3-tesla MR imaging might contribute to the treatment of MMD.

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asymptomatic microbleeds in moyamoya disease: t2*-weighted gradient-echo magnetic resonance imaging study.
kikuta k1, takagi y, nozaki k, hanakawa t, okada t, mikuni n, miki y, fushmi y, yamamoto a, yamada k, fukuyama h, hashimoto n.
the aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of asymptomatic microbleeds (mbs) in patients with moyamoya disease (mmd) by using a 3-tesla magnetic resonance (mr) imaging unit.
data on 63 patients hospitalized with mmd between 1999 and 2004 were retrospectively examined to determine the incidence of asymptomatic mbs. gradient-echo t2*-weighted mr imaging studies obtained using 3- and 1.5-tesla units were available in 25 patients. these patients consisted of five men and 20 women, ranging in age from 17 to 66 years (mean age 41 +/- 14 years). ischemic mmd was diagnosed in 18 patients, and hemorrhagic mmd in seven. the incidence of mbs was also evaluated using the same 3-tesla mr imaging unit in 34 healthy volunteers including seven men and 27 women, ranging in age from 18 to 71 years (mean age 33 +/- 12 years). using the 3-tesla mr unit, asymptomatic mbs were demonstrated in 11 patients (44%); they were detected in seven patients (28%) by using the 1.5-tesla unit. in the 3-tesla mr studies in healthy individuals, mbs were found in two patients (5.8%). based on 3-tesla mr studies, the incidence of mbs was significantly higher in patients with mmd compared with that in healthy individuals. asymptomatic mbs were demonstrated in eight (44%) of 18 patients with ischemic mmd and three (43%) of seven patients with hemorrhagic mmd.
microbleeds are significantly more common in patients with mmd than in healthy individuals regardless of the disease type. the evaluation of mbs with t2*-weighted 3-tesla mr imaging might contribute to the treatment of mmd.


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Here's another one from the book of dumb: You meet a guy, you chat a couple of times. One time you're occupied with something else: working on something in another program, making dinner, don't want to be bothered...whatever. *Ding Ding* Him: Hey You: Hey *you become occupied or go back to what you're doing* Him: Are you busy? You: Yeah....I'm (insert what you're doing here) Him: Are you with another guy?
I wonder how many times I will tell myself: "Well, I think I am finished with this room, time to move on".
In which server release? Nothing like that was mentioned in the release notes or at Server User Group.
Very much so. I read a really interesting paper a while ago that used Kuhn precisely in this way, to contextualize the development of the social sciences in American universities at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. The way in which paradigms are constructed across the disciplines is fascinating. Unfortunately, too many people seem to be imprisoned within their own. Occasionally one runs across a third variant: someone who wants to sound like an egghead, but really shouldn't try. I was hit up by a guy (at the same blues club, coincidentally) a few months ago who, I swear, must have had a thesaurus open in front of him while he tried to chat me up. He clearly believed that the key to sounding erudite was using a five syllable word where a monosyllabic one would have sufficed. It was a painful experience enlivened only a little by his occasional misuse of words.
I'll keep my opinion of your affliation to myself. But....you did give a honest opinion and I respect that. Good Luck to you all!
Some food for thought... As mentioned previously in this thread lots of services have been migrated away from the legacy UDP style way of transferring content and is being handled differently. They are also doing some other stuff with all of the cloud things we all have been buzzing about. This would give them more capacity in their datacenters rather than less. The hardware is there. It makes little sense to try to do more with less when they have more than enough hardware laying around doing nothing. Datacenter space does not just shrink or expand on demand so increasing the sim/core ratio would not benefit them with all the spare cores sitting idle. The hypothesis does not make a lot of sense when you consider all of the costs it takes to operate physical datacenters. How exactly does that work? Pay for the hardware and the space and then let it sit idle to save a few cents on electricity? What? How does that benefit them? I'm with you here. I think that people who think they are stacking more sims onto the same amount of cores is way off base. They have put some significant effort into a lot of recent changes we have seen. For a 15 year old product that's pretty amazing. Why would they put forward that engineering and developer effort only to try and pull something sneaky that would ultimately make things worse? For those of you complaining for the love of all that's good in the world learn to use the estate management tools and get rid of those resource robbing scripts sitting there doing nothing on your sims. Rather than conspiracy theories which aren't going to improve your performance spend that time actually optimizing your sims. The edit tool and Firestorms Script Info tool is amazingly useful for identifying useless scripts and turning them off. Scripts aren't the only game in town either for improving performance. Render lag is a thing too. I once went to a region with gatcha vendors that had so many poly's that it made my 5ghz gaming desktop take notice.
Well, I have time for one more post. That's it. I have not much more to say than the OP. Other than I added: Have 3-month, 6-month and 1-year retirees.

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here's another one from the book of dumb: you meet a guy, you chat a couple of times. one time you're occupied with something else: working on something in another program, making dinner, don't want to be bothered...whatever. *ding ding* him: hey you: hey *you become occupied or go back to what you're doing* him: are you busy? you: yeah....i'm (insert what you're doing here) him: are you with another guy?
i wonder how many times i will tell myself: "well, i think i am finished with this room, time to move on".
in which server release? nothing like that was mentioned in the release notes or at server user group.
very much so. i read a really interesting paper a while ago that used kuhn precisely in this way, to contextualize the development of the social sciences in american universities at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. the way in which paradigms are constructed across the disciplines is fascinating. unfortunately, too many people seem to be imprisoned within their own. occasionally one runs across a third variant: someone who wants to sound like an egghead, but really shouldn't try. i was hit up by a guy (at the same blues club, coincidentally) a few months ago who, i swear, must have had a thesaurus open in front of him while he tried to chat me up. he clearly believed that the key to sounding erudite was using a five syllable word where a monosyllabic one would have sufficed. it was a painful experience enlivened only a little by his occasional misuse of words.
i'll keep my opinion of your affliation to myself. but....you did give a honest opinion and i respect that. good luck to you all!
some food for thought... as mentioned previously in this thread lots of services have been migrated away from the legacy udp style way of transferring content and is being handled differently. they are also doing some other stuff with all of the cloud things we all have been buzzing about. this would give them more capacity in their datacenters rather than less. the hardware is there. it makes little sense to try to do more with less when they have more than enough hardware laying around doing nothing. datacenter space does not just shrink or expand on demand so increasing the sim/core ratio would not benefit them with all the spare cores sitting idle. the hypothesis does not make a lot of sense when you consider all of the costs it takes to operate physical datacenters. how exactly does that work? pay for the hardware and the space and then let it sit idle to save a few cents on electricity? what? how does that benefit them? i'm with you here. i think that people who think they are stacking more sims onto the same amount of cores is way off base. they have put some significant effort into a lot of recent changes we have seen. for a 15 year old product that's pretty amazing. why would they put forward that engineering and developer effort only to try and pull something sneaky that would ultimately make things worse? for those of you complaining for the love of all that's good in the world learn to use the estate management tools and get rid of those resource robbing scripts sitting there doing nothing on your sims. rather than conspiracy theories which aren't going to improve your performance spend that time actually optimizing your sims. the edit tool and firestorms script info tool is amazingly useful for identifying useless scripts and turning them off. scripts aren't the only game in town either for improving performance. render lag is a thing too. i once went to a region with gatcha vendors that had so many poly's that it made my 5ghz gaming desktop take notice.
well, i have time for one more post. that's it. i have not much more to say than the op. other than i added: have 3-month, 6-month and 1-year retirees.


text: It's a solid week for DVD and Blu-Ray releases before the 00s come to a close, with two of the year's best horror flicks hitting the racks. And speaking of racks, how about Megan Fox in Jennifer's Body? See what I did there? Not sexist at all, right?

lowercased: it's a solid week for dvd and blu-ray releases before the 00s come to a close, with two of the year's best horror flicks hitting the racks. and speaking of racks, how about megan fox in jennifer's body? see what i did there? not sexist at all, right?


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10 bedrooms 10.5 bathrooms. Handicapped accessible.
This brand new home was completed in May 2017. It's a gorgeous location to host your large family vacation. You'll enjoy features such as central heat & air, large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including 3 refrigerators, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers, and two stoves. A commercial icemaker keeps your drinks cool all day. The large island can seat 15 in addition to the dining table that seats 10. A large great room with flat screen TV is the perfect place to gather for a family movie on a rainy day. There is a laundry room on each floor for your convenience. Other features of the home include wireless internet, elevator, ceiling fans, large sun decks with seating, and private walkway to beach. On the ground level you'll find ample seating, grills, and a full bar with water & refrigeration adjacent to the in ground pool. The pool can be heated in the off season for an additional charge.
On the mail level of the home is a street side bedroom with one King bed. This bedroom has access to a bathroom with a tub/shower right across the hall. There is another street side bedroom with two Queen beds and a private bathroom with a handicap shower. Down the hall towards the ocean there is a bedroom with two Queen beds and a private bathroom with a shower. Behind the kitchen there is a bedroom with two sets of Bunk beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower.
Upstairs there are two master bedrooms with one King bed each and private bathrooms. These bedrooms have access out to the oceanfront, fully furnished, covered deck. These bathrooms each have a jetted tub and a shower. Down the hall towards the street there is a bedroom with one Queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. Across the hall from that there is a bedroom with two King beds and a set of Bunk beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower. Street side on this level there is a bedroom with two Queen beds and a set of Bunk beds and a private bathroom with a handicap shower. The last bedroom is also street side with two Queen beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower.
Rate includes departure cleaning and bed linens and bath towels. NO SMOKING. Accommodates 36.
3-night minimum 9/8/2018-5/3/2019 and 9/28/2019-12/31/2019. Some restrictions apply.
4-night minimum 5/4/2019-5/24/2019 and 9/7/2019-9/27/2019. Some restrictions apply.

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10 bedrooms 10.5 bathrooms. handicapped accessible.
this brand new home was completed in may 2017. it's a gorgeous location to host your large family vacation. you'll enjoy features such as central heat & air, large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including 3 refrigerators, 2 microwaves, 2 dishwashers, and two stoves. a commercial icemaker keeps your drinks cool all day. the large island can seat 15 in addition to the dining table that seats 10. a large great room with flat screen tv is the perfect place to gather for a family movie on a rainy day. there is a laundry room on each floor for your convenience. other features of the home include wireless internet, elevator, ceiling fans, large sun decks with seating, and private walkway to beach. on the ground level you'll find ample seating, grills, and a full bar with water & refrigeration adjacent to the in ground pool. the pool can be heated in the off season for an additional charge.
on the mail level of the home is a street side bedroom with one king bed. this bedroom has access to a bathroom with a tub/shower right across the hall. there is another street side bedroom with two queen beds and a private bathroom with a handicap shower. down the hall towards the ocean there is a bedroom with two queen beds and a private bathroom with a shower. behind the kitchen there is a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower.
upstairs there are two master bedrooms with one king bed each and private bathrooms. these bedrooms have access out to the oceanfront, fully furnished, covered deck. these bathrooms each have a jetted tub and a shower. down the hall towards the street there is a bedroom with one queen bed and a private bathroom with a shower. across the hall from that there is a bedroom with two king beds and a set of bunk beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower. street side on this level there is a bedroom with two queen beds and a set of bunk beds and a private bathroom with a handicap shower. the last bedroom is also street side with two queen beds and a private bathroom with a tub/shower.
rate includes departure cleaning and bed linens and bath towels. no smoking. accommodates 36.
3-night minimum 9/8/2018-5/3/2019 and 9/28/2019-12/31/2019. some restrictions apply.
4-night minimum 5/4/2019-5/24/2019 and 9/7/2019-9/27/2019. some restrictions apply.


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OPERA NEWS - Thomas Hampson: "Tides of Life"
Thomas Hampson: "Tides of Life"
ORCHESTRAL (re)arrangements of art songs may strike some listeners as a bore or an affront. But this Thomas Hampson program with string chamber orchestra features performers so expert, cohesive and spirited that they just might disarm such critics. It helps that the baritone, more than a quarter-century after his first solo recording, is in remarkably secure vocal estate, while his rapport with the songs of Schubert, Brahms, Wolf and Barber is as convincing as ever, sparked by a spirit of discovery. Before recording this program, Hampson and the Amsterdam Sinfonietta chamber orchestra took it on a twelve-city tour, and that experience gives their work a palpable lift.
The Sinfonietta’s twenty-odd strings perform accompaniments arranged by David Matthews that are tasteful and effective. Schubert’s “An die Leier” is almost predestined for all-string accompaniment, as it’s called “To My Lyre” and the text harps (so to speak) on “my strings,” which “resound only to the strains of love.” The players run with that message admirably here, managing the song’s stark contrasts and transitions more smoothly than some piano versions.
In Wolf’s whirlwind “Der Ratten-fänger” (The Rat Catcher), a tour-de-force for Hampson, the string accompaniment has bite, recalling Beethoven’s “Grosse Fugue.” But I would have welcomed more orchestral differentiation among the three stanzas, each of which proclaims a different aspect of the character’s prowess—as exterminator, then pied piper and finally Don Juan.
The sweet-toned Netherlands Female Youth Choir, backed by subtle string chords, joins Hampson in a buoyant “Ständchen” (Serenade), D. 921, not to be confused—as the liner note does—with the posthumous and better-known “Ständchen,” to a different text.
Throughout, tempos are brisk, and the Amsterdam musicians shine. While the booklet is ambiguous about who’s conducting, photos from rehearsals show Hampson’s arm raised toward the players. He at least collaborated closely, and rewardingly, with the group’s artistic director, Candida Thompson.

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opera news - thomas hampson: "tides of life"
thomas hampson: "tides of life"
orchestral (re)arrangements of art songs may strike some listeners as a bore or an affront. but this thomas hampson program with string chamber orchestra features performers so expert, cohesive and spirited that they just might disarm such critics. it helps that the baritone, more than a quarter-century after his first solo recording, is in remarkably secure vocal estate, while his rapport with the songs of schubert, brahms, wolf and barber is as convincing as ever, sparked by a spirit of discovery. before recording this program, hampson and the amsterdam sinfonietta chamber orchestra took it on a twelve-city tour, and that experience gives their work a palpable lift.
the sinfonietta’s twenty-odd strings perform accompaniments arranged by david matthews that are tasteful and effective. schubert’s “an die leier” is almost predestined for all-string accompaniment, as it’s called “to my lyre” and the text harps (so to speak) on “my strings,” which “resound only to the strains of love.” the players run with that message admirably here, managing the song’s stark contrasts and transitions more smoothly than some piano versions.
in wolf’s whirlwind “der ratten-fänger” (the rat catcher), a tour-de-force for hampson, the string accompaniment has bite, recalling beethoven’s “grosse fugue.” but i would have welcomed more orchestral differentiation among the three stanzas, each of which proclaims a different aspect of the character’s prowess—as exterminator, then pied piper and finally don juan.
the sweet-toned netherlands female youth choir, backed by subtle string chords, joins hampson in a buoyant “ständchen” (serenade), d. 921, not to be confused—as the liner note does—with the posthumous and better-known “ständchen,” to a different text.
throughout, tempos are brisk, and the amsterdam musicians shine. while the booklet is ambiguous about who’s conducting, photos from rehearsals show hampson’s arm raised toward the players. he at least collaborated closely, and rewardingly, with the group’s artistic director, candida thompson.


text: What would it look like if each day, we all put thought and intentionality into at least one item we wore; something that reflected both our own personal sense of style all the while being socially conscience? Here at Darn Good Yarn, we offer clothing that is handmade by our entrepreneurial women’s cooperatives in India and Nepal, offering them a living wage while offering ourselves an outward display of our inner beauty. It’s fashion we can feel good about.

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Meat Jelly tickets are on sale right now on ConcertPass. ConcertPass is your number one destination for all Meat Jelly concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour information. On ConcertPass you'll find Meat Jelly tickets at great prices across an excellent range of seating options. We'll let you pick your seats from our interactive maps so you can find the seats that are right for you. All Meat Jelly concerts tickets come with our ticket integrity guarantee, with all tickets guaranteed or your money back. You'll find tickets for thousands of concerts and events on ConcertPass, so please feel free to browse around. Be a part of the action and witness great some performances right now, buy your tickets for Meat Jelly today, so you don't miss out.
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meat jelly tickets are on sale right now on concertpass. concertpass is your number one destination for all meat jelly concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour information. on concertpass you'll find meat jelly tickets at great prices across an excellent range of seating options. we'll let you pick your seats from our interactive maps so you can find the seats that are right for you. all meat jelly concerts tickets come with our ticket integrity guarantee, with all tickets guaranteed or your money back. you'll find tickets for thousands of concerts and events on concertpass, so please feel free to browse around. be a part of the action and witness great some performances right now, buy your tickets for meat jelly today, so you don't miss out.
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Last week was yet another week filled with highs and lows, but they were mostly highs—and even involved us crossing something huge off our pre-baby to-do list—so all in all, it was a good one.
Over the weekend, we ended up getting a new car, which we were totally not planning on doing this soon, but everything kind of fell together perfectly. I know it helped that we walked onto the lot not even really planning on buying, and being totally fine sticking to our guns and paying only what we were willing. After a few hours (miraculously, Eisley was a gem the entire time!) we signed the papers getting even more than we were hoping for, and drove off the lot with a 2013 Nissan Rogue with just over 3,000 miles on it. Um, hi? That's insane. We were planning on getting a compact SUV, but knew we could probably only afford something that was several years old with around 50,000 miles on it. We even get free oil changes, maintenance and car washes with our purchase through the dealership, so both Jay and I feel fancy, fancy, fancy. There's no way we were going to fit two carseats into my tiny little Yaris (which Jay will now drive), so having this larger vehicle is such a blessing. We're so thrilled!
At least one big thing is now taken care of, because the rental search is still giving me stress hives and I'm ready to wave the white flag of defeat. We found a huge two-bedroom place for the perfect price and went to view it on Sunday, only to discover an absolutely filthy property that was so disappointing. (We're talking water damage on the ceiling, bugs crawling in every kitchen drawer I peeked into, rusted and stained sinks and tub, and thick layers of dust on every single surface.) When we asked the landlord how long it would take for it to be move-in ready, he said, "Oh, just two or three days!" My face almost melted off. That property needed a ton of maintenance and cleaning. Like, two weeks, at least. I'm actually amazed someone would show a property in that condition to prospective renters! When we asked about the neighborhood, he said, "Well, I'm not going to say it's the best…you know how it is."
Here's a look at last week's goals (without photos, because such is life!). And I definitely didn't end up crossing off as much as I'd hoped! But some weeks I just can't win, and that is that.
I hope everyone has a beautiful Monday!
I'm so excited to hear about your new car (this sounds a lot like how we bought our new Jetta a few weeks ago...) CONGRATS!
I am keeping my fingers crossed for your search!

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last week was yet another week filled with highs and lows, but they were mostly highs—and even involved us crossing something huge off our pre-baby to-do list—so all in all, it was a good one.
over the weekend, we ended up getting a new car, which we were totally not planning on doing this soon, but everything kind of fell together perfectly. i know it helped that we walked onto the lot not even really planning on buying, and being totally fine sticking to our guns and paying only what we were willing. after a few hours (miraculously, eisley was a gem the entire time!) we signed the papers getting even more than we were hoping for, and drove off the lot with a 2013 nissan rogue with just over 3,000 miles on it. um, hi? that's insane. we were planning on getting a compact suv, but knew we could probably only afford something that was several years old with around 50,000 miles on it. we even get free oil changes, maintenance and car washes with our purchase through the dealership, so both jay and i feel fancy, fancy, fancy. there's no way we were going to fit two carseats into my tiny little yaris (which jay will now drive), so having this larger vehicle is such a blessing. we're so thrilled!
at least one big thing is now taken care of, because the rental search is still giving me stress hives and i'm ready to wave the white flag of defeat. we found a huge two-bedroom place for the perfect price and went to view it on sunday, only to discover an absolutely filthy property that was so disappointing. (we're talking water damage on the ceiling, bugs crawling in every kitchen drawer i peeked into, rusted and stained sinks and tub, and thick layers of dust on every single surface.) when we asked the landlord how long it would take for it to be move-in ready, he said, "oh, just two or three days!" my face almost melted off. that property needed a ton of maintenance and cleaning. like, two weeks, at least. i'm actually amazed someone would show a property in that condition to prospective renters! when we asked about the neighborhood, he said, "well, i'm not going to say it's the best…you know how it is."
here's a look at last week's goals (without photos, because such is life!). and i definitely didn't end up crossing off as much as i'd hoped! but some weeks i just can't win, and that is that.
i hope everyone has a beautiful monday!
i'm so excited to hear about your new car (this sounds a lot like how we bought our new jetta a few weeks ago...) congrats!
i am keeping my fingers crossed for your search!


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Frankfurt, Germany - When we think of the British lifestyle, Chesterfield sofas are what often come to mind. At the same time, the United Kingdom has always had a great deal more to offer and has been a source of stimulating new ideas for centuries. From 10 to 14 February, the United Kingdom is to become the sixth Partner Country at the world's leading consumer-goods fair, Ambiente, following in the footsteps of Italy, the USA, Japan, France and Denmark. Some 150 companies from the Partner Country will be promoting themselves and their products at this leading world trade fair in the Dining, Living and Giving sections, including brands such as Arthur Price, Bluebellgray, Daulit, Hudson of England, Joseph Joseph, T&G Woodware and Wedgwood.
There will be an extensive display – the Partner Country's presentation 'Providence & Provenance' in the Foyer of Hall 4.1 – to showcase the products of the British exhibitors. This exhibition will be curated by British designer Janice Kirkpatrick.
“Janice Kirkpatrick has extraordinary skill as a designer. Born in Scotland, she is one of the United Kingdom's leading graphic and product designers. We are very much looking forward to working with her and to putting her creative ideas for presenting the United Kingdom at Ambiente into practice. Her realization is sure to be impressive,” says Nicolette Naumann, Vice President Ambiente.
Under the heading of the 'Graven Design Log', the Graven Design Studio will be presenting ten one-minute videos that are being published on their site at Graven.co.uk. The final sequence will appear for the first time at Ambiente. Kirkpatrick speaks from 30 years' experience as an international designer and from her work on international projects for demanding and high-profile clients in a multiplicity of different sectors. “I am taking advantage of the Graven Design Log to show its audience what design is and how it can make an essential contribution to the future success of the United Kingdom,” explains Janice Kirkpatrick.
The Café Jade Serenity, in Hall 4.1, offers a place to relax and reflect. It has been created by designer Bethan Gray exclusively with items from her furniture collection. She works with soft colors, gentle shapes and natural materials that awaken associations of the Welsh countryside. For that is the home of this creative designer, who combines cutting-edge design technology with traditional craftsmanship.
This year's Partner Country will be issuing invitations to discussions and high tea in the best British tradition. The UK Pavilion in Hall 11.1, stand F21B, will be promoting selected products relating to gifts, lifestyle and household goods, all with the stamp of British design. The Department for International Trade will, in conjunction with British Jewelry & Giftware International and the British Home Enhancements Trade Association, be inviting people to join them in the UK Pavilion on Friday 10 February. From 4:0 p.m. to 6:0 p.m., visitors will be able to see for themselves both the latest products and the bestsellers that are all 'made in the UK'.
In addition, Mark Garnier, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for International Trade, will attend as representative of the British House of Commons. Buyers can look forward to acquainting themselves with the new products from British companies over traditional afternoon tea on both Saturday (11 February │4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) and Sunday (12 February │4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) in Hall 4.2 │ Room 'Dimension'. In addition, on 13 February, the dedicated Partner Country Day, visitors can expect numerous promotions at the stands of exhibitors from the United Kingdom. Detailed information is contained in a special Partner Country Brochure, which will be made available at the show.

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frankfurt, germany - when we think of the british lifestyle, chesterfield sofas are what often come to mind. at the same time, the united kingdom has always had a great deal more to offer and has been a source of stimulating new ideas for centuries. from 10 to 14 february, the united kingdom is to become the sixth partner country at the world's leading consumer-goods fair, ambiente, following in the footsteps of italy, the usa, japan, france and denmark. some 150 companies from the partner country will be promoting themselves and their products at this leading world trade fair in the dining, living and giving sections, including brands such as arthur price, bluebellgray, daulit, hudson of england, joseph joseph, t&g woodware and wedgwood.
there will be an extensive display – the partner country's presentation 'providence & provenance' in the foyer of hall 4.1 – to showcase the products of the british exhibitors. this exhibition will be curated by british designer janice kirkpatrick.
“janice kirkpatrick has extraordinary skill as a designer. born in scotland, she is one of the united kingdom's leading graphic and product designers. we are very much looking forward to working with her and to putting her creative ideas for presenting the united kingdom at ambiente into practice. her realization is sure to be impressive,” says nicolette naumann, vice president ambiente.
under the heading of the 'graven design log', the graven design studio will be presenting ten one-minute videos that are being published on their site at graven.co.uk. the final sequence will appear for the first time at ambiente. kirkpatrick speaks from 30 years' experience as an international designer and from her work on international projects for demanding and high-profile clients in a multiplicity of different sectors. “i am taking advantage of the graven design log to show its audience what design is and how it can make an essential contribution to the future success of the united kingdom,” explains janice kirkpatrick.
the café jade serenity, in hall 4.1, offers a place to relax and reflect. it has been created by designer bethan gray exclusively with items from her furniture collection. she works with soft colors, gentle shapes and natural materials that awaken associations of the welsh countryside. for that is the home of this creative designer, who combines cutting-edge design technology with traditional craftsmanship.
this year's partner country will be issuing invitations to discussions and high tea in the best british tradition. the uk pavilion in hall 11.1, stand f21b, will be promoting selected products relating to gifts, lifestyle and household goods, all with the stamp of british design. the department for international trade will, in conjunction with british jewelry & giftware international and the british home enhancements trade association, be inviting people to join them in the uk pavilion on friday 10 february. from 4:0 p.m. to 6:0 p.m., visitors will be able to see for themselves both the latest products and the bestsellers that are all 'made in the uk'.
in addition, mark garnier, parliamentary under secretary of state in the department for international trade, will attend as representative of the british house of commons. buyers can look forward to acquainting themselves with the new products from british companies over traditional afternoon tea on both saturday (11 february │4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) and sunday (12 february │4 p.m. - 6 p.m.) in hall 4.2 │ room 'dimension'. in addition, on 13 february, the dedicated partner country day, visitors can expect numerous promotions at the stands of exhibitors from the united kingdom. detailed information is contained in a special partner country brochure, which will be made available at the show.


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Surviving Crazy ....my life with bipolar and cancer and ....: I don't know what to do?
I just posted on Facebook ......"I can't believe that it's exactly a year ago that I was on my way to hospital and really thought I was going to kick the bucket! Right now I'm feeling extra grateful that I'm still here... And very much alive and kicking :-)"
Truth is, I don't feel alive at all. I'm really struggling with everything and I don't know what to do. I keep telling everyone I'm fine. I'm not lying, a lot of the time I am. I am managing to get by. I'm managing to hide how I'm feeling but it's so hard. I keep telling myself I'm coping well but a lot of the time I'm not and I really don't know how to handle it. It's a couple of months now since I decided to stop my medication. I can't say if it's made any huge difference. I was a mess with it and I'm still a mess without it. Some things are better, some things are worse. I've got so much going on at the moment and I can't seem to work out what's what. I've got stuff going on that would test anyone's mental health....bipolar or not. I don't want to panic and go back on medication just because things aren't perfect in my life. I've been trying to sort things.
The best thing that's happened is that I've got a part time job. It's been really good for me so far. I've got something different to focus on for a few hours.
The worst thing is that I just can't sleep. I haven't had more than three or four hours sleep a night for weeks. Sometimes less. I go to sleep ok but I just keep waking up every five minutes. Then I can't stop ruminating about everything and everybody. It's wearing me down. I can't think straight. This is the first time I've written a blog for ages. It's not that I haven't had anything to say, it's just that I haven't been able to concentrate for long enough to get it on paper.
When I went to see my psychiatrist last week he was adamant that he thinks I should go back on the Lithium. He gave me a long lecture about diabetes and what would happen if someone stops their insulin. I know all about diabetes, I don't need a lecture. It's a completely different thing. The only advice he gave about my sleep was to keep a sleep diary. I haven't done it. I can't. By the time I remember to do it I haven't got a clue what I was thinking of when I woke up in the night....anything and everything. I've got so much I want to write about but I've had enough for now. I'm reading back what I've written and I really don't have a clue if I'm making any sense at all. I feel really vulnerable at the moment and I know I need to try and get a grip before something bad happens.

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surviving crazy ....my life with bipolar and cancer and ....: i don't know what to do?
i just posted on facebook ......"i can't believe that it's exactly a year ago that i was on my way to hospital and really thought i was going to kick the bucket! right now i'm feeling extra grateful that i'm still here... and very much alive and kicking :-)"
truth is, i don't feel alive at all. i'm really struggling with everything and i don't know what to do. i keep telling everyone i'm fine. i'm not lying, a lot of the time i am. i am managing to get by. i'm managing to hide how i'm feeling but it's so hard. i keep telling myself i'm coping well but a lot of the time i'm not and i really don't know how to handle it. it's a couple of months now since i decided to stop my medication. i can't say if it's made any huge difference. i was a mess with it and i'm still a mess without it. some things are better, some things are worse. i've got so much going on at the moment and i can't seem to work out what's what. i've got stuff going on that would test anyone's mental health....bipolar or not. i don't want to panic and go back on medication just because things aren't perfect in my life. i've been trying to sort things.
the best thing that's happened is that i've got a part time job. it's been really good for me so far. i've got something different to focus on for a few hours.
the worst thing is that i just can't sleep. i haven't had more than three or four hours sleep a night for weeks. sometimes less. i go to sleep ok but i just keep waking up every five minutes. then i can't stop ruminating about everything and everybody. it's wearing me down. i can't think straight. this is the first time i've written a blog for ages. it's not that i haven't had anything to say, it's just that i haven't been able to concentrate for long enough to get it on paper.
when i went to see my psychiatrist last week he was adamant that he thinks i should go back on the lithium. he gave me a long lecture about diabetes and what would happen if someone stops their insulin. i know all about diabetes, i don't need a lecture. it's a completely different thing. the only advice he gave about my sleep was to keep a sleep diary. i haven't done it. i can't. by the time i remember to do it i haven't got a clue what i was thinking of when i woke up in the night....anything and everything. i've got so much i want to write about but i've had enough for now. i'm reading back what i've written and i really don't have a clue if i'm making any sense at all. i feel really vulnerable at the moment and i know i need to try and get a grip before something bad happens.