AH Fox B grade
This Fox B grade had its butt severely messed up by someone who had no business installing a new buttplate. The butt of the stock was reshaped completely to eliminate the damage and a new recoil pad was installed. The wood was then completely refinished and the checkering recut.
The cheeks on this Remington had been pinned and the wrist/head partially broken through. The cheeks were taken down and veneered with new wood to cover the old pin. The head was repaired and the stock was refinished to retain all signs of age and damaged. The original checkering was also recut.
Parker Top Action Hammer gun with Fluid Steel Barrels.
This is a very rare Parker Hammer gun that was originally built with Fluid Steel Barrels. One of about 12 made as far as we know. The original wood was in overall good and solid but had a lot of finish wear and surface marks. The barrel blue was pretty much gone and turned gray. The stock and forend was reworked and finished. All checkering re-cut. The barrel set was polished out and rust blued.
Winchester 1894 Deluxe takedown.
This Winchester had very oil soaked wood with a few chip-outs around the metal. The wood was de-oiled, repaired and refinished to like new. All of the original checkering was very worn. Almost completely gone on the forend. It was all recut to original standards. A lyman peep sight and sling swivels were also installed on request.
Beretta S05 Sporting
This Beretta had badly worn finish and a lot of marks in the wood from use. The wood was worked over, refinished in hand rubbed oil and all checkering recut.
Fox CE 12g.
This high condition Fox CE had its stock refinished at one time with a very dark chocolate brown stain and a high gloss finish. The stain was so dark that the figure of the wood could barely be seen. The finish and stain was removed and the the wood refinished with an original style amber shellac. Checkering recut and a new recoil pad installed.
Lefever B grade.
This very early Special order B grade Lefever was in pretty sad condition. The wood was very worn and devoid of finish. The checkering almost worn smooth and the original horn forend tip was gone and filled in with glue and yellow sawdust. A new horn tip was fitted to the original inletting and then shaped in the proper style. All of the wood was de-oiled and new finish applied, leaving all of the original marks and signs of age. All the fine and intricate checkering was recut and a new recoil pad was installed.
Fox J Grade Single Barrel Trap.
This Rare Fox Single Barrel had significant wear to the stock. Heavy gouges and dents in areas, finish wear and even a name scratched in the one cheek panel. Stock and forend were repaired, new finish applied and checkering re-cut. A new Hawkins recoil pad was also fitted to the stock.
Belgian 16g. SxS
This High Quality Belgian guild gun had seen some hard use. Several large gouges and dents were in the wood. The top of the forend on both sides was all chewed up along the barrels. The top sides of the forend were both removed and new pieces of wood installed and re-inletted to fit against the barrels. The seam is hidden by the top of the checkering pattern. The buttstock had nearly all of the damage repaired and all wood was refinished. The 28 line per inch checkering was then recut. Along with the checkered butt.
AH Fox HE Super Fox
This super fox had previously been restocked and the owner of it was not happy with the shape of the stock in a lot of areas. It was very fat in the wrist and blocky feeling. The wood was all very high above the metal. The comb flute was shaped very oddly and the finish was way to light and dry looking. I was able to restyle the stock and forend to thin it out and make it look more like a Fox should. A finish was applied to darken the color more and bring the figure out in the wood. And it was checkered in more of a proper Fox pattern.
Beretta SxS stock repair.
This Beretta was fallen on and the stock head was broken and opened up. A good solid epoxy glue repair could be had on it and the finish touched up to where the break is very hard to see.
Parker DHE stock toe repair
This DHE had been dropped on its toe and broken. The wood was broken clean and opened wide but it was still attached. And the buttplate was bent at the toe. The buttplate was removed, wood glued back together tightly, buttplate straightened back out and the finish touched up for a pretty much seamless repair.
Ithaca NID Super Ten
This Ithaca had its breech lockup tightened, buttstock and forend refinished and checkering recut after some minor repairs, and all blued metal refinished.
CZ 550 Safari Rifle
This CZ rifle left little to be desired as finished from the factory. It had a very dark redish stain over what ended up being a very nice piece of Circassian Walnut. The stain was so dark, the grain could hardly be seen. The owner of the rifle wanted a number of custom alterations along with the refinish. The forend shortened, steel grip cap added, forend/grip thinned out and better shaping around the ejection port. Due to the alterations, the checkering had to be all recut. A new recoil pad installed. All metal was also reblued and accent pieces were color case hardened for a custom touch. The bolt handle was also polished out, flatened and checkered on the bottom side. Color Case Hardening by Malcolm Clark of E. Haddam, CT.
Parker DHE 12g.
This DHE had a poorly fitted recoil pad as well as a lot of finish wear to the stock and dings and dents. The wood was refinished in Shellac and checkered like new. A Red Silvers pad was installed along with a spur attached to it to fit into the inletting in the stock. Barrels and trigger guard were also re-blued.
Parker CH 12g.
This CH Parker had some minor issues that the owner wanted corrected. A section of burl wood had shrunk up and lifted on the bottom of the stock by the silver oval. The finish was also very dry in many spots. The original recoil pad was hard and flattened. The checkering was all there, but pretty worn and filled in. The wood defects were repaired and the finish freshened up. every scratch and mark was left in the wood as to maintain an aged look. The recoil pad was replaced with a new one. All of the 24 lpi checkering was fully recut. The owner requested that I also add checkered cheek panels to the gun to dress it up a little. The panels were set down into the cheeks and checkered at 28 lines per inch. The finished result is a freshened up gun that hardly looks like it was touched.
Parker GH 20g. 0 frame Refinish
This 20g. GH started out as a worn, but solid gun. The finish on the stock was very dry and completely gone in many areas. The checkering about half worn. The buttplate was broken and the toe of the stock broken off at the tip. The wood also had a lot of various dents and gouges in it. The customer wished to have the gun freshened up, but not to be made to look like new. The buttplate was replaced and the toe repaired. Damage was worked out of the wood and a fresh shellac finish applied. Checkering completely recut. Alsothe barrels and trigger guard was reblued.
Parker GH Butt Transplant
This factory 24″ barreled straight grip Parker GH had its stock cut off very short at one time. The Length of Pull was only about 12″ or so. The head of the stock was in reasonable condition and the customer did not have it in his budget to replace the stock with a new one. So a butt transplant presented itself as a very good option. The original stock was cut off in line with the rear of the checkering pattern. A new piece of wood of matching grain and color was put onto the old stock section. It was shaped to the required dimensions and with stain and finish, it was blended to match the front of the stock very well. New checkering nearly completely hides the joint.
Parker VH 16g. 0 frame stock repair
This Parker VH 16g. had the relatively common issue of a split and spreading head. The internals of the head were very badly broken and the splitting carried back beyond the upper tang into the wrist. The buttplate area of the gun had also suffered damage to the toe and edges. A replacement buttplate was very poorly fitted to the gun. The head of the stock was able to be rebuilt and reinforced by gluing a staple into the face of the head as to prevent any similar issues in the future. A new 0 frame sized buttplate was fitted to the butt. The curve had to be put back into the butt and the profile brought down to meet the new plate. Following repairs, a fresh shellac finish was applied to stock and forend and all checkering re-cut.
Parker VHE Vent Rib 12g. Repair
This Parker suffered a punctured primer along with an overloaded shell which blew off the side of the stock head. Most of the piece of the stock were recovered and a good repair could be done on it.
A.H. Fox CE 12g. Refinish
This Fox CE’s original finish was very worn. Down to bare wood in most areas. And the checkering’s fine line border was nearly gone. The checkering on the buttstock was in overall good condition, but the forend checkering was very worn down. The customer wished to have the checkering recut and the finish just freshened up to maintain an original aged look. And to have a new recoil pad fitted. What was left of the original finish was removed and cleaned. Fresh shellac was applied to renew the finish. All checkering and borders were re-cut. A new period style recoil pad was fitted and installed to the buttstock.
Ithaca NID Repairs
This NID 16g. had a non original Beavertail Forend on it that was both damaged and not of correct form. The wrist checkering was very worn and it also had an old whiteline recoil pad on it. A new splinter forend was made for it in the correct style with ebony inlay. Along with newly cut checkering on it. The checkering on the wrist was recut. The old recoil pad was replaced with a new, correct style, Ithaca “Sunburst” pad.
Remington Short Range Rifle Ebony Inlay Replacement
The original Ebony Inlay on the grip of this Remington stock had fallen out and been lost a long time ago. There was also some chip out damage to the wood from the time of the inlay coming out or maybe from use afterwards. The inletting for the inlay had to be widened some in order to elimiate the chip out damage. Filling it would have been unsightly and working down the surface was not a good option for repair as it would change the attractive profile of the grip. A new ebony inlay was made and fitted to the inletting. The bottom and front rim of the grip were stained and finished to match the rest of the aged stock.
Parker CHE 12g. forend rework
This Parker CHE had a Beavertail Forend added to it that was in no way correct in form. It was very fat and had a large belly on it. Checkering was incorrect and the mechanical alterations to the forend were crudely done making the forend difficult to stay on the barrels when firing. The forwas was able to be mechanically repaired and the wood reworked into a proper shape with correct checkering.
JP Sauer Sidelock 12g.
This Sauer had an above average piece of original wood on it. However, the finish was so badly aged that it was very dark and the stock was also very badly beated up. It had several dents, scratches and gouges in the butt area. The checkering was also very work down. The Stock was able to be stripped of the original finish and old oil drawn out of it. Minor surface damage to stock and forend was steamed up with more major damage being filed/sanded out. A fresh oil finish was applied and all checkering recut to the original pattern.
Remington Sportsman 16g. clean up.
This old Remington was used for many years and is soon to be handed down the the younger generation. The owner wanted it cleaned up some and wanted in personalized for his grandson. The wood was freshened up with new finish, a recoil pad installed with no alteration to the original curved butt. A brass oval was inlaid into the bottom of the grip and the desired inscription was hand engraved into it.
Parker 12g. Hammer Gun.
This Parker was partly broken through the wrist. The break was repaired and reinforced by using a dowel inserted through the wrist from under the grip cap. The fresh finish was added and checkering recut. The surface wear and scaring from use was maintained as to fit the rest of the gun.
French 16g. SxS
This Shotgun had both sides of the beavertail forend splintered off at the top. The pieces were lost. The finish on all the wood was very worn and the checkering was near smooth. New Wood was added to the forend, the wood was refinished and the checkering recut.
Benelli Competition 12g.
This Stock had a very beat up urethane finish on it that was chipping and cracking. It was stripped down to wood and a new oil finish put on with checkering cleaned up.
This gun had a custom stock on it which was very poorly made and also had a cheek piece for a left handed shooter. The new owner of the gun was right handed and wanted the stock made usable and looking better than it was. I was able to remove the cheek piece and maintain a monte carlo style comb. The maple grip cap was restyled along with the rest of the stock contours. And a new recoil pad fitted.
Savage 99 Lever Action Rifle
The buttstock on this Savage had a glossy finish on it and a satin finish on the forend. The factory checkering was also quite worn on the wrist from a previous refinish. Wood was also too proud on the bottom side of the tang. The wood was brought down to the proper level, finish stripped and new oil finish applied with a satin look to match the forend perfectly. The factory checkering on the wrist was recut in the original Savage style. Below are photos of the finished rifle.


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FARMINGTON, Maine — Two women were arrested on charges of furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol after police responded to a late-night party.
Anya Staseko, 21, of Cape Elizabeth and Allyson LePage, 20, of Lewiston, were arrested on the charge after police received a complaint of loud music at a Middle Street residence in the early hours of Sunday morning, Bonnie Pomeroy, department secretary said.
After checking identification of people at the party, Sgt. Michael Adcock found several who were underage and arrested the women who were the tenants of the home.
Both were released Sunday from Franklin County Detention Center on $2,500 unsecured bail with a court appearance scheduled for Dec. 20.

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A record number of people will hit the roads this 4th of July weekend. AAA says this Friday will be the busiest travel day so far this year.
AAA estimates nearly 43 Million Americans will hit the road this weekend, the highest Fourth of July travel volume in 15 years.
The group says gas prices have a lot to do with the number of travelers. AAA also projects that these will be the lowest Independence Day gas prices since 2005. The report notes airfare and hotel rates are also lower than they were at the same time last year.
So with all that accounted for, travelers are encouraged to plan accordingly and expect long lines at airports. Drivers across the country are advised to plan on leaving before 1 p.m. to avoid long delays.
AAA also advises that to make sure your car is inspected at a trusted repair shop before hitting the road.
The TSA recommends you arrive at least 2 hours early for traveling by air.

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On January 21, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) published its decision in the case "Georgia v. Russia (II)" on the 2008 war, where it found the Russian Federation responsible for human rights violations during this conflict.
“The most important day in the modern history of Georgia! Litigation - Georgia against Russia ended in the European Court of Human Rights with Georgia's victory! This is a common victory! " - This is how Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia commented on the decision of the ECHR.
Let us consider in more detail the decision of the ECHR.
It should be reminded that in Georgia's suit against Russia, Tbilisi characterized Moscow's actions in 2008 as violating Article 33 (interstate cases) of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Georgia accused the Russian Federation of allowing or leading to the existence of administrative practices through indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilians and their property on Georgian territory by the Russian army and/or separatist forces under its control - the Russian Federation allowed or led to the existence of administrative practices, which led to a violation Articles of the Convention:
• 2 - the right to life;
• 3 - prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment;
• 5 - the right to freedom and security;
• 8 - the right to respect for private and family life;
• 13 - the right to an effective remedy.
As well as Articles 1 (protection of property) and 2 (right to education) of Protocol No. 1 and Article 2 of Protocol No. 4 (freedom of movement).
The claim was lodged with the European Court of Human Rights on 11 August 2008 and declared partially admissible on 13 December 2011. The court heard the testimony of witnesses and the position of experts during the hearing held in Strasbourg from 6 to 17 June 2016. The meeting itself took place on May 23, 2018.
• By 11 votes to 6 - that the events of August 8-12, 2008 do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation;
• 16 votes to 1 - that the events that took place after the cessation of hostilities fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation;
• By 16 votes to 1, that there had been administrative practice contrary to Articles 2, 3 and 8 of the Convention and Article 1 of Protocol No. 1;
• unanimously - that the Georgian civilians detained by South Ossetian troops in Tskhinvali from about 10 to 27 August 2008 fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation under Article 1;
• Unanimously - that there were administrative practices contrary to Article 3 regarding the conditions of detention of some 160 Georgian civilians and degrading acts that caused them suffering and should have been considered inhuman and degrading treatment;
• unanimously - that there was an administrative practice contrary to Article 5 regarding the arbitrary detention of Georgian civilians in August 2008;
• unanimously - that the Georgian prisoners of war, detained in Tskhinvali from 8 to 17 August 2008 by the South Ossetian forces, fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation under Article 1;
• 16 votes to 1 - that there was an administrative practice contrary to Article 3 in relation to acts of torture, the victims of which were Georgian prisoners of war;
• 16 votes to 1 - that the citizens of Georgia, who were forbidden to return to South Ossetia or Abkhazia, fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation;
• by 16 votes 1 - that there was an administrative practice contrary to Article 2 of Protocol No. 4 regarding the inability of Georgian citizens to return to their homes;
• unanimously - that there has been no violation of Article 2 of Protocol No. 1;
• unanimously - that the Russian Federation had a procedural obligation under Article 2 of the Convention to conduct an adequate and effective investigation not only of the events that occurred after the cessation of hostilities (after the Ceasefire Agreement of 12 August 2008), but also the events that occurred during the active phase of hostilities (August 8-12, 2008);
• By 16 votes to 1, there has been a violation of Article 2 in its procedural aspect;
• unanimously - that there is no need to separately examine the applicant State's complaint about a violation of Article 13 in conjunction with other Articles;
• By 16 votes to 1, that the respondent State failed to fulfill its obligations under article 38;
• unanimously - that the question of the application of Article 41 of the Convention is not ready for decision and therefore should be postponed in full.
The court ruled that it is necessary to separate the events that occurred during the active phase of hostilities (from 8 to 12 August 2008) and the events that followed the ceasefire.
Thus, as the Ministry of Justice of Georgia emphasizes, the court found that Russia had violated several articles of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
“Recognition of a number of violations by the Grand Chamber of the Court confirms that Russia carried out ethnic cleansing of Georgians during the August 2008 war. This historic decision is for Georgia the most important lever for resolving conflicts and restoring its territorial integrity using international legal mechanisms, ”the Strasbourg Court’s decision was commented on in a statement by the Georgian Ministry of Justice.
Also, according to the official statement of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia:
“The Strasbourg court shared Georgia’s position and recognized Russia's responsibility for torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of Georgian prisoners of war and civilians.
The Strasbourg court shared Georgia's position and recognized Russia's responsibility for violating the rights to freedom and safety of civilians.
The court shared Georgia's position and established Russia's responsibility for refusing to investigate the killings of Georgian citizens during the war and for a number of other violations.
This historic decision is an important lever for resolving conflicts and restoring the territorial integrity of Georgia using international legal mechanisms, ”the Ministry of Justice said in a statement.
At the same time, Russian propaganda “clung like a straw” to the decision of the ECHR that “the events of August 8-12, 2008 do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation” and “fantasized” it:
“Based on the results of almost 12 years of consideration of the case, the ECHR came to the conclusion that the Russian Federation cannot be held accountable under the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms for incidents that occurred during the repulsion of the Georgian army's attack on the peacekeeping contingent and the local civilian population by the Russian military in the period from 8 to 12 August 2008, ”the Russian Ministry of Justice said, although there is not a word about the mythical“ attack of the Georgian army on the peacekeepers ”and“ civilian population ”in the ECHR decision.
Of course, Kremlin propaganda does not say that during the war in Georgia, Russia bombed Georgian cities, military bases, and civilian infrastructure, and also used its naval forces. During the war, 408 Georgian citizens were killed, of which 170 were servicemen, 14 employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and 228 civilians. The number of wounded and injured amounted to 2,232, including 1,045 military personnel (i.e., here, too, most of the victims are civilians). But for some reason, the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation does not recognize that the Russian army, in fact, killed and maimed the civilian population.
Nevertheless, the attempts of Russian propaganda do not change the essence of the ECHR decision. Georgia has completely won in court and proved that the truth is on its side. And this gives hope that the time is getting closer when justice will be restored, the captured Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region will be liberated and reunited with Georgia and the refugees will return to their homes.

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Seeing artists play at Servant Jazz Quarters always feels like a truly special, intimate event. Within the charmingly elegant venue, each show leaves a lasting impression as the space offers an undeniably personal connection between performers and audience. Whilst the venue is shut, they’ve made us an excellent playlist filled with some of the artists who have graced their stage.
As part of the Music Venue Trust’s nationwide campaign to save venues, Servant Jazz Quarters have set up a Crowdfunder to secure the future of the venue. A pivotal space that has hosted the likes of Happyness, Tony Njoku, Tawiah, Orville Peck as well as so many of the city’s pioneering jazz artists, head here to support Servant Jazz Quarters if you can, and enjoy the playlist they’ve curated below.
“In the day to day running of the venue, it is sometimes easy to forget how much incredible music comes through the doors. This playlist has given us the opportunity to reflect back on some of our favourite artists that have played at the venue in the last couple of years – even though eighteen tracks doesn’t even come close to covering all the amazing acts we’ve seen.”
– Knut (Servant Jazz Quarters)


Square Enix CEO Hints at New Deus Ex Game
Ashley Allen / 4 years ago
Earlier this year, Eurogamer reported that Square Enix is shelving Deus Ex following disappointing sales of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Now, however, the company’s CEO denies the move and reveals discussions about a new Deus Ex game are already ongoing. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda insists that Deus Ex is a “very important franchise”. In addition, he adds that the only reason a new Deus Ex game is not in development is that “we do not have limitless resources”.
A New Deus Ex Game?
In the interview, Matsuda countered the Eurogamer reports, saying:
“We have never said anything about discontinuing that title but for some reason that’s the rumour out on the market.”
He explains that Eidos Montreal – the Deus Ex developer – is busy working on other games right now. Indeed, Eidos Montreal is hard at work fulfilling Square Enix’s multi-game partnership with Marvel Studios. Matsuda says:
“What I can say is Eidos Montreal has always developed Deus Ex, and the issue is we do not have limitless resources. We have several big titles that we work with and that’s partly a factor in what our line-up looks like. Of course, it would be ideal if we could work on all of them all of the time, but the fact of the matter is some titles have to wait their turn. The reason there isn’t a Deus Ex right now is just a product of our development line-up because there are other titles we are working on.”
So, when are we getting a new Deus Ex game? Matsuda doesn’t say, but does reveal that talks are happening. He added:
“We are already internally discussing and exploring what we want do with the next instalment of it.”


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Stocks ticked higher Monday as investors looked past this weekend’s failed coup attempt in Turkey and nudged the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to another record.
The S&P 500 rose 5.15 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,166.89. It was the fifth time in the last six days that the index set a closing high. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 16.50, or 0.1 percent, to 18,533.05. The Nasdaq composite rose 26.19, or 0.5 percent, to 5,055.78.
The stock market has been on a mostly upward swing since February, after shrugging off worries about fragile economies overseas, weaker profits at home and sundry other challenges. Add one more to the list: Friday’s military uprising in Turkey.
Currency traders had the first chance to react to the attempted coup, after most stock markets were closed late Friday. The initial reaction was one of fear. But by the time stock markets around the world opened for trading Monday, most reacted with a shrug, and the Turkish lira recovered some of its steep losses.
Technology stocks led the way, rising 0.7 percent after SoftBank Group agreed to buy British chip designer ARM Holdings for $32 billion. ARM’s U.S.-listed shares soared $19.09, or 40.6 percent, to $66.17.
Financial stocks gained after BoFA reported earnings that were better than analysts were expecting. Banks have been struggling with low interest rates, which limit the profits they can earn from making loans.
BofA nevertheless reported a smaller decline in earnings than analysts forecast, due in part to higher trading revenue and cost cuts.
The day atop the leaderboard for tech and bank stocks marks a turnaround from their performance earlier this year. Financial stocks are the only sector of the S&P 500’s 10 that are still down for 2016, while technology has made one of the smallest gains.
For much of the year, investors have flocked instead to industries seen as offering a steadier ride. These are also ones that tend to pay the biggest dividends. Telecom stocks are up 22.1 percent, versus the S&P 500’s 6 percent rise.
Much of that demand likely came from investors seeking alternatives to bonds, which are paying only small amounts of interest. The Federal Reserve raised the target for its benchmark short-term interest rate in December for the first time since 2006, but economists have since been pushing out their predictions for when the next increase may occur.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury ticked higher Monday, to 1.58 percent from 1.55 percent late Friday. A slew of other companies are scheduled to report their quarterly earnings this week. Analysts have dim expectations, with forecasts for a fourth consecutive decline in earnings, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Precious and industrial metals prices ended mixed. Gold rose $1.90 to $1,329.30 an ounce, silver lost 9 cents to $20.08 an ounce and copper edged up less than 1 cent to $2.24 a pound.
The price of crude oil fell 71 cents to settle at $45.24 per barrel. Brent fell 65 cents to $46.96 a barrel in London. Wholesale gasoline fell 3 cents to $1.39 a barrel, heating oil lost 2 cents to $1.38 a gallon and natural gas fell 3 cents to $2.72 per 1,000 cubic feet.
The dollar fell against many of its major rivals, except for the Japanese yen. The dollar rose to 106.12 yen from 105.53 yen.


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LEST WE FORGET
We are thankful to those men and women who served our country. Without their sacrifices we wouldn't have the life we have today. Personally we have family who served in the war and paid a very high price. Now we are blessed with being given a special day off on their behalf. LEST WE FORGET - we will never forget!


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Assessment Of Chemical Contamination In The Loimata O Apaula (Loa) Watershed Catchment In Samoa
The objective of this study was the river water quality assessment of Loimata o Apaula (LoA) watershed
catchment in Samoa. River water samples from upstream and downstream are were collected and analyzed for heavy metals
and nitrates/phosphorus. Among various heavy metals examined Pb in upstream river water was higher than in downstream.
Similarly to cyanide and nitrate concentration were higher in upstream than downstream with some concentration below the
permissible maximum concentration of environment quality standard (WHO).
Keywords- catchment, contaminants, surface water, pollution, Samoa

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|From Jackson’s Down Under bureau comes news that Aussie melodic power metal ensemble Black Majesty will be joined by guitarist/producer Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween) for a new album scheduled for release in early 2010 on the band’s own Limb Music label.
Black Majesty guitarist Stevie Janevski told Australian metal radio station Triple R FM (“Musically Incorrect”) that drum tracking is scheduled to start in August 2009 at Grapow Studios in Slovakia. Grapow will mix the album.
Janevski and fellow Black Majesty guitarist Hanny Mohamed proudly both wield Jackson guitars, onstage and in the studio.
|Black Majesty’s Stevie Janevski (left) and Hanny Mohamed.
Photo by Jiri Rogl
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WACO, Texas – A small but significant name change happened in Waco Monday afternoon.
The Reicher Catholic School officially changed its name to Bishop Louis Reicher School. The new name pays tribute to the school’s founder of the same name, who opened its doors in 1954.
Renaming the school is an effort to unify the elementary and high schools under one identity.
“This may sound simple, but wearing one team jersey actually helps people play on one team,” school priest Father Ryan Higdon said. “So that’s kind of our hope and our dream.”
Higdon also said Reicher joked both schools were always named after him and not entirely after the saint Louis. Now, they are definitively under his name.
This is in connection with a new partnership formed with the University of Dallas. The school says the new collaboration will give students access to the university’s resources, such as summer programs.
The school says it will also improve the Catholic curriculum.


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Moirang Handloom Cluster: Preserving the Rich Tradition of Handloom Weaving
October 13, 2023 | by moiranghandloomcluster.com
Moirang Handloom Cluster refers to a traditional handloom weaving community located in Moirang, a town in the Indian state of Manipur. Moirang is known for its rich tradition of handloom weaving, and the Moirang Handloom Cluster represents a group of weavers and artisans who engage in the production of handwoven textiles.
The Moirang Handloom Cluster is a testament to the skill and artistry of the weavers of Manipur. For generations, the people of Moirang have been involved in the craft of handloom weaving, passing down their knowledge and techniques from one generation to the next. The cluster serves as a hub for these talented artisans, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and promote their craft.
One of the key features of the Moirang Handloom Cluster is its emphasis on preserving the traditional techniques of handloom weaving. The weavers in the cluster use traditional looms and tools to create their exquisite textiles. The process of handloom weaving involves intricate patterns and designs, which are carefully woven into the fabric by skilled hands. The cluster ensures that these traditional techniques are preserved and passed on to future generations.
Another important aspect of the Moirang Handloom Cluster is its focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness. The weavers in the cluster use natural fibers such as cotton and silk, which are sourced locally. They also employ natural dyes made from plant extracts, avoiding the use of harmful chemicals. This commitment to sustainability not only helps in preserving the environment but also adds value to the handwoven textiles produced by the cluster.
The Moirang Handloom Cluster offers a wide range of handwoven textiles, including sarees, shawls, stoles, and fabrics. Each piece is a work of art, reflecting the skill and creativity of the weavers. The textiles are known for their vibrant colors, intricate designs, and fine craftsmanship. They are highly sought after by both locals and tourists, who appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of handwoven textiles.
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text: Elizabeth Arden's White Tea Vanilla Orchid evokes the richness of a cool evening. Candlelight casts a warm invitation as shadows grow long outdoors. Vanilla infused with bright hints of lemon and quince. An invitation to warmth and comfort. An opulent, innocent, alluring floral fragrance that brings you to a place of warm tranquility. Feminine and persuasively soft.


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A Sci/fi Naval MMORTS set in the distant future, there is a desperate struggle by the freedom loving Aquanauts to over throw the militaristic Federation. Build your base, research new ships, weapons and specials, investigate unknown sightings on the seas, and battle out on the ocean. Good luck admirals!
As we approach Beta testing, we have released a simple contest with generally open rules. This is to encourage creativity and participation. In game currency, Beta testing, and technology are all available for winning! View full rules and prize details HERE

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Bands in the 90s
one of the best alternative bands from the UK... they inspire some current artistes... the coarse voice of gavin rossdale just fits in that genre!
Published on Dec 16 2010 by Tang T. Yu
3.0 out of 5 stars Ugh
This cd is not good, at all. There are almost no good songs on here, and even those arent all great ( Machinehead-annoying, Glycerine-overplayed, Comedown- not bad, but i wasnt very impressed, Little things-nirvana anyone?). I am depressed that i bought this album, and if you are like me and enjoy Smashing pumpkins, Red hot chili peppers, Nirvana and Weezer, i can...
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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Greatest Bands in the 90s,
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This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)one of the best alternative bands from the UK... they inspire some current artistes... the coarse voice of gavin rossdale just fits in that genre!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Awesome,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)This is an absolutely awesome CD by an awesome band. Probably one of the best bands to come out of England in the past 10 years. It's very hard to understand why this album wasn't an instant hit when it came out. I remember it became a huge success when the Machinehead video started to get airplay on MTV in 1996.
1. Everything Zen: Very good song, one of my favorites, and a good way to start off the CD. Very contagious chorus. It also has a very cool guitar intro. (5/5)
4. Little Things: Very good and very catchy song. Probably my favorite song on this CD. Can't get tired of listening to it. There is some strong resemblance to Smells Like Teen Spirit. A homage perhaps. You can notice it more in the beginning (just when he starts to sing) and at the chorus. (5/5)
5. Comedown: A very, very good song. It's slow but it rocks. It's one of the best songs on the CD. (5/5)
6. Body: Another great song. The guitar intro is very cool. The chorus is really cool as well. Another one of my favorites.
7. Machinehead: Everybody knows this one, so I don't think I need to say anything. Kick ass song. (5/5)
8. Testosterone: Probably not a bad song, but after listening to Machinehead, it sends it to a lower level. "Got a big old gun" (4/5)
9. Monkey: Another one of those Bush songs that starts slow and gains pace as the song develops. (4/5)
10. Glycerine: Another one of the singles and big hits. I absolutely love this one for it's simplicity. The guitar sounds perfect and the string arrangements make it a real masterpiece. (5/5)
11. Alien: Yet another progressive song. It starts really slow, almost acoustic, and at parts it rocks, and then mellow again. Then it rocks, and gets mellow again. The acoustic guitar that sounds during the slow parts is really cool. (5/5)
12. X-Girlfriend: This song is nothing like the rest of the songs on the CD. It feels like Green Day. It only lasts 45 seconds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From the whatever to happened to files- Bush is still great,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)Sixteen Stone is generally regarded as one of the rock albums in the 90s and for the most part, this album remains under-appreciated. Bush rocked the charts with Everything Zen, Glycerine and other singles. Bush was one of the best rock bands in the 90s and for the most part, is underrated. This album is a masterpiece and one of the best albums in 90s.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best or second best Bush album,
This review is from: 16 Stone (Audio CD)hmmm i've always had such trouble trying to determine which Bush album is the best...Razorblade Suitcase, or 16-stone...I just recomend getting both because they're unbelievable pieces of work. Two of my favorite albums of all time and have stuck with me for many years.
I'll do a song by song review for this
Everything Zen - 9/10 Great opener, just kicks into it right away and the song slowly gets better...especially when Gavin starts singing "can't believe that Elvis is dead"
Swim - 9/10 a wicked song! great grunge riffs, awesome chorus...The bridge though is my favorite part...I found i didn't like the song at first because of Gavin's little fit at the end...But it grew on me
Bomb - 10/10 One of my favorite songs on the albums, great grunge vocals and guitar riff. My only complaint is the song ends too soon.
Little things - 10/10 WOW! what an amazing song, top 5 of all time from Bush i think...Standard Grunge format, love the guitar, great drumming, and Gavins vocals especially in the bridge just blow you away
Comedown - 10/10 A classic Bush song
Body - 10/10 I think overall it's the best song on the album, but not my favorite. A wicked opening guitar riff that you wouldn't expect from Bush, than the grunge melodies in the backround just fill it...very intense
Machinehead - 10/10 most influencial song of my life
Testosterone - 7/10 really catchy song, but the lyrics aren't the greatest...Not what i'd expect from Gavin
Monkey - 8/10 Pretty cool song, but it doesn't really get to me
Glycerine - 9/10 such a beautiful song, but it's very simple and i always felt it was a bit overrated
Alien - 10/10 Even more beautiful than Glycerine. The bass line is such a nice thing to hear, guitar is soothing...Plus next to comedown, this song has my favorite vocals from Gavin. I never thought anything of this song until i was listening one night and the song picks up into the first chourus and Gavin holds a heavy note for such a long time...Thats when it hit me
X-girlfriend....not really a song
4.0 out of 5 stars lots of singles,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)Let's see, there's "Glycerine", "Everything Zen", "Machinehead", "Little Things", and "Comedown" all which still have rotation spots in many rock stations today. Something you don't see very often. Without a doubt, the best commercial album Bush made. I'm still partial to Science of Things as a better overall record, but there's no doubt to anyone this is a rock classic.
Those five songs automattically give the album 4 stars, but it's the rest that leaves room to argue.
"Swim" although, a nice start eventually turns into repeating cycle of generic lyrics. It's not a bad song, just not a good Bush song.
Now, "Bomb" does show promise of not being a filler. I'd have picked this to be a single rather than Machinehead, b/c I think it's better. But yeah, "Bomb" is a great song, an excuse from the other fillers.
There's just something I dont really see in "Body." Reminds me of "Swim" for which both do sound similar in some parts. I think this could be better if more guitars were used to de-silence the awkwardness of each verse. However, there is a good solo somewhere in there.
"Testosterone" is just yapping how a gun makes someone a badass. Not bad if you like songs like that.
"Monkey" is a fast hard hitting song, but again, the lyrics don't really grab your attention. A monkey? Could have used something more scarier.
The last song, "Alien" follows up "Glycerine" nicely. It's the only other slow song. Somewhat sappy, but can't really expect perfection from a debut.
"X-girlfriend" finishes the album off w/ a short 40 second "You are coming down" repeat fest of a pretty good guitar tune. Maybe could have been made in a good song, but we'll never know.
Great rock anthems and great hard pounding music, but only four stars for the weak lyrics. Gavin gets better later on, which is a good thing. However, this album is a must have. A perfect fit for the 90's grunge movement.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bush CD Ever I command you to listen to it,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)There are the eighties fans, the seventies fans, the Classical Rock Fans, etc. and of course there is the Ninties fans such as i and if that also includes you then you must buy this cd and listen to it religiously because to say the least it is the best it kind of brings you back to the late ninties were alternative rock was at its pinnacle. every song on this cd made me ache for gavin rosdale the lead singer his voice is so beautiful its hard to describe no matter what he really is singing about. if i had to pick my favorites i would say : everything zen, come down, testosterone, and glycerin. Buy anyway buy this cd i give it my seal of approval being a music fanatic that i am you must trust me on this.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bushes best,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)BUY this album. just great symplistic riffs and great vocals...
A must buy!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)I've always loved bush, and I listen to machinehead once and a while. Having just listened to all of their songs, I am really impressed. Bush makes every song great. Almost every song is awesome and Bush doesn't stick to the same formula for every song. Linkin Park rocks, but their songs all have that same formula while Bush has interesting stuff all the time. Buy this CD!
3.0 out of 5 stars Ugh,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)This cd is not good, at all. There are almost no good songs on here, and even those arent all great ( Machinehead-annoying, Glycerine-overplayed, Comedown- not bad, but i wasnt very impressed, Little things-nirvana anyone?). I am depressed that i bought this album, and if you are like me and enjoy Smashing pumpkins, Red hot chili peppers, Nirvana and Weezer, i can guarantee you will throw this peice of crap out.Buy one of their other cd's, please. I cant understand how anybody liked this one.
4.0 out of 5 stars English? I thought these guys were Australian.,
This review is from: Sixteen Stone (Audio CD)I agree that Gavin didn't learn much from his readings of Allen Ginsberg about writing good lyrics, but this band is much more than some imitation of Nirvana. Real talent can't be imitated, it has to be there. Bush shows they have it on this album. I too love songs like "Machinehead", and "Glycerine" is a phenomenal ballad.
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Brammo wins the TTXGP North American Championship 2nd year running
Steve Atlas and Brammo won the 2012 TTXGP North America Championship this weekend at the season finale at the Miller Motorsports Park outside Salt Lake City Utah. While Steve Atlas won the series Championship, team-mate Eric Bostrom won todays race by a wide margin. It was an exciting close to the season, with Brammo, Virginia Tech and Zero Motorcycles racing.
The weekend had seen scattered thunderstorms on Saturday, with mild (for the desert) temperatures in the 80's, and clear conditions today. In yesterday's qualifying round Steve Atlas and Eric Bostrom both had best lap times right at 1:40, with Bostrom edging out Atlas by 2 hundredths of a second to take the pole position. Matt Kent riding for the Virgina Tech team had a few problems with the bike but qualified at 3rd position in the grid.
In the race, Steve Atlas took an early lead which lasted for about a half a lap. Bostrom easily overtook him, and maintained an ever-growing lead until the finish. He finished nearly 17 seconds ahead of Atlas and set a track record for electric motorcycles of 1:38.480 (on the east track). Atlas' best lap time of 1:39.937 was no slouch, but was no match for Bostrom, especially considering the two were riding essentially identical Brammo Empulse RR electric motorcycles.

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The Department of Internal Affairs has published its latest user experience insight report, Digital inclusion user insights – Former refugees and migrants with English as a second language, in partnership with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
Digital inclusion is fundamental for New Zealand’s economic and social wellbeing – and it is a priority for the government. Our vision is that all New Zealanders can benefit from, and be able to function in, our increasingly digital world.
The Department of Internal Affairs committed to undertaking a series of user experience insight reports focused on the communities known to be the most often digitally excluded. The reports call attention to the need to consider the user experiences of these communities.
Former refugees and marginalised migrants with English as a second language have been identified as one of the most often digitally excluded groups. They are also one of the target groups that received less support from government initiatives compared to others.
This research sets out to answer key questions from the digital inclusion research agenda. It was conducted in 6 locations across New Zealand from April to June 2021 with 41 participants representing 20 ethnicities within the former refugee and marginalised migrant communities.
The team at the Ministry for Ethnic Communities played a key role in the foundational mahi and engagement necessary for this research.
As part of this mahi, we are currently translating the report into several languages to support participants and their communities to access these findings. These translations, alongside a full PDF report, will be published in early 2022.
(Update 24 March 2022: The summary of the report is now available in the 11 languages spoken by the participants in the research. Please click here to access the translated summaries.)
The full report, as well as a summary, are available on the digital.govt.nz website.
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While the regular season is still a few weeks away, 98.5 The Sports Hub is your place to be during the preseason to get your Boston Celtics fix.
Former Celtics great and radio broadcaster Cedric Maxwell suspects a change is coming with all the guards now on the roster.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, June 6.
There’s never a lack of entertainment when Cedric Maxwell calls into Felger & Mazz.
On this edition of Keefer Madness, Rich Keefe covers Cedric Maxwell vs. Jermaine Wiggins, Round II.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Wednesday, May 28.
On Thursday night’s edition of “Keefer Madness,” Rich Keefe recaps the argument between Cedric Maxwell and Jermaine Wiggins that took place earlier on Felger & Mazz.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Thursday, May 22.
Celtics radio color man Cedric Maxwell had a very interesting take Thursday afternoon on Felger & Massarotti.
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"What is he? A friend, or an enemy?" "He is a murderer." Will has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him fa beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the word.
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At the end of The Northern Lights, Lyra Silvertongue watched in fear and fascination as her father, Lord Asriel, created a bridge between worlds. Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon are now lost in an alternate universe where they meet Will Parry, a fugitive from a third universe. Will has found a small window between Cittagazze--where children roam unchecked, but invisible Specters suck the spirit out of adults--and his Oxford, which, with its Burger Kings and cars, is frighteningly different from the Oxford Lyra knows. Will's father, an explorer, disappeared years ago, but some odd characters have started asking questions about him. Will has managed to accidentally kill one of them and is wanted by the police. Armed with the Subtle Knife, a tool that cuts any material (including that which separates universes) and Lyra's alethiometer, the children set out to find John Parry, with adults of various stripes in desperate pursuit.
Lyra's finest qualities are her courage and her quick mind. She finds she must use them constantly--not to put too fine a point on it, she must lie and steal to keep herself and Will out of danger. However, she must also know when to tell the truth and when to trust. She does not yet know--though her friends the witches do, and so does the reader--what a huge part she will have in the upcoming battle between Good and Evil. (Age 9 and over) - -Amazon.comReview:
"I'm delighted that His Dark Materials is being done on the radio. I've always loved radio drama – it can move from the epic to the intimate in a moment. The sweep of the whole thing seems to have been very well maintained; and the cast is great, especially the two leads, Lulu and Daniel. The makers have used all the resources of my favourite medium to create a vivid and atmospheric production." (Philip Pullman BBC press release)
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MACEDONIA — A pioneer of area women’s move into the modern mainstream has died.
Paula L. Fowles, (nee Myers), age 76 of Macedonia, who served the city for 35 years as its first female firefighter, died Jan. 15, 2017. According to Macedonia Fire Chief Tim Black, she was also the first female firefighter in Summit County.
Mrs. Fowles moved to Macedonia in 1975 after graduating from Akron City Hospital in 1961 with a degree in nursing.
On her retirement in 2013, she told the News Leader that she and another woman were invited to join the Macedonia Fire Department in 1978 by former Fire Chief Carl Stewart, who was the first black fire chief in Summit County.
“Before we knew it, we were on the fire department,” Mrs. Fowles said. “It was something I could do to give back to the community even though I hadn't been there that long.”
As part of firefighter training, Mrs. Fowles participated in a 260-hour course that was taught at the old city hall. She learned how to move and climb ladders, tie knots, attach a hose to a fire hydrant and run equipment back and forth from the fire to the truck.
Mrs. Fowles was also required to participate in EMS training twice each month, which included search and rescue missions, where she entered a dark room and had to locate objects within it.
In 1997, Mrs. Fowles got more involved in the educational areas of the department. During that time, the department was changing to 24-hour shifts that required firefighters to not only fight fires but also perform EMS responsibilities.
Mrs. Fowles started getting involved with CPR, First Aid and AED training as well as working with the Explorers, a group of young men and women interested in becoming firefighters.
According to her obituary posted online by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Mrs. Fowles was the wife of Roy Fowles, deceased, and the mother of Belinda Justice and Brian (Amy) Fowles.
A memorial service was Jan. 23 at the United Methodist Church of Macedonia. The obituary states burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Youngstown and the family suggests memorial donations in Mrs. Fowles’ name be made to the Macedonia Firefighters Association, 9691 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, 44056.


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Gardening isn’t only a relaxing hobby, it is a way to make sure that the produce your family consumes is safe. With all the pesticides and bacterial outbreaks these days, rising your own vegetables and fruits is a more appetizing bet. Savory herbs and fragrant flowers can spherical out your backyard. If you happen to so choose to natural backyard your bushes, flowers, and shrubs, it is very important that you simply surround them with not less than 2 to three inches of organic material. This will present your vegetation with the organic nutrients that they want. As rain falls, it is going to release the nutrients to the crops.
To make a backyard full don’t forget factors of interest. Part off and divide a big yard into a number of different areas through the use of factors of curiosity akin to benches, water options, and yard artwork. It is going to enhance an already wholesome ambiance and making it the outdoor room of your property. In case your favourite flower pot or backyard container has a gap or crack where dirt is leaking by way of, strive lining that space contained in the pot with a espresso filter. It works great to hold grime in and maintain your walkways and container gardens neat and clear. Try them out on hanging baskets as effectively!
Whereas natural gardening takes slightly extra work, it is more healthy and more gratifying than common gardening. Chemical compounds are extremely environment friendly, however the natural technique is the best way to get wholesome produce. When first rising a backyard, try to put as much effort into the primary mattress as potential. Land that hasn’t been used for a while needs an overhaul to begin turning into a viable spot for crops. Often these areas both lack the proper vitamins or consistency of soil. Should you plan to make a garden out of patch, ensure that it has all the right pre-conditions to planting.
Plus, you might be guaranteed to have the freshest greens available!
If you are simply stepping into gardening, ensure you heed all the instructions on fertilizer and chemical labels. For those who miss this easy step, you run the chance of harming yourself as a result of chemicals that can irritate your skin. Preserve your self protected by rigorously following all directions. Learn to water your backyard effectively. A soaker hose could be laid within the garden and left on with low water pressure. This frees you up from having handy-water the crops, so you can do different gardening work. Take care with seedlings, though — they’re nonetheless delicate and need to be watered by hand.
As you can see from the above list of ideas, organic gardening may be very useful in getting the perfect and freshest produce potential from your plants. After following these tips, you will not be new to the world of natural gardening, however you’ll become an natural gardening professional. Preserve your self safe, it’s the very first thing to learn about gardening. Put on protective eye-wear when dealing with lawnmowers and other garden equipment. Put on gloves when you find yourself working in the grime. It will keep you protected in case of an incident and shield your body from completely different elements within the atmosphere.
Gardening generally is a very rewarding practice. Not solely are you able to improve the look of the outside of your home, but you will be happy with it as well. There are many instruments and things to make use of in gardening and this could be a very rewarding activity. You may enhance not only your private home however your neighborhood and quite probably begin saving on groceries by rising your own meals! As stated earlier than, many individuals have gardens in their houses. Some gardens are floral based mostly and some are food based mostly. You possibly can simply develop a garden at your property utilizing the guidelines from this article. Quickly you’ll be able to odor recent flowers and eat fresh fruit and veggies.
In case your flowers leaves are curling, this probably means they aren’t getting enough nutrients. The soil won’t be rich sufficient, or some bugs might be stealing the nutrients out of your flowers.

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At what distance to plant pepper in open ground
Pepper, although it seems quite simple, but the culture is very capricious. Germination of seeds from him almost 100%, survival rate to the ground is the same, but then he can behave extremely surprising and not very nice.
Often, gardeners are faced with the fact that when arriving at their site, they observe how in the place of yesterday still lush bushes are gnawed sticks or strange bushes affected by the disease. This may not always be harmful insects. No, of course, every crop, including pepper, just need to be treated from pests. But it is also important to plant it correctly in order to protect it from diseases.
As a rule, everyone is advised to make the distance between landings about half a meter. That is, your bushes should be quietly located on the site, not touching each other. But not always this way gives the desired result. If the plant becomes ill, then it, as a rule, dies and does not bear fruit.
Those who sell seedlings, give very good advice:It is necessary to plant the pepper as close as possible, at a distance of 20 centimeters from each other and preferably 2 pieces per well.
This is because the bushes will protect each other when they grow. In addition, the root system of the pepper is not very wide and it will not be closely at all. The main thing - more sunny color and moderate watering. According to the sellers of seedlings should be trusted, because they are grown vegetables hectares, and not as a standard summer resident - beds.
Therefore, if you suffer from year to year not with the yield of pepper and buy it in a store, then you should stumble it on the garden as often as possible and try this method of cultivation. Perhaps he will give the desired and expected result.
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Christopher J.L. Murray, MD, is the Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington. A physician and health economist, Dr. Murray is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern population health measurement, and his work has helped shape public policy in countries around the world.
Dr. Murray created the concept of the Global Burden of Disease with Dr. Alan Lopez while working as a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Murray led the coordination of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010, the most comprehensive assessment to date of levels and trends in health worldwide. He served as the Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s Evidence and Information for Policy Cluster, where he pioneered the groundbreaking World Health Report 2000, in collaboration with Dr. Julio Frenk. Dr. Murray played a key role in the creation of the 1993 World Development Report, considered a touchstone for all subsequent attempts to study the effects of health policy and health investment on health outcomes. He returned to Harvard to help launch the Harvard Initiative for Global Health (now the Harvard Institute for Global Health) as its first director.
Dr. Murray’s work has been cited more than 50,000 times by other researchers in published articles. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees from Harvard University, a DPhil from Oxford University, and a medical degree from Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Murray and Dr. Frenk founded IHME in 2007. By measuring health, tracking program performance, finding ways to maximize health system impact, and developing innovative measurement systems, IHME provides a foundation for informed decision-making that ultimately will lead to better health globally.
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The majority of Apple patents never become products at all–but that didn’t stop investors from ditching GoPro en masse after it was revealed that Apple had filed a patent for a product that looks suspiciously like a potential competitor.
As described by Apple, the device is a miniature portable camera system that could be affixed to various objects, such as a bike helmet or scuba mask, or else mounted to the handlebars of a motorcycle or the front of a surfboard. Given the company’s impending arrival in the wearables field with the Apple Watch, something GoPro-y would seem to fit nicely within its product ecosystem.
GoPro went public last June, and has been trading around double its initial public offering price of $24 per share, but saw its stock price plunge by a precipitous 12% over the course of the trading day. (The beginning of the slide coincided with the release of the Apple patent information by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.) While GoPro would certainly have the first-mover advantage in any remote camera clash with Apple, it would be hard-pressed to compete with the hardware giant’s brand firepower or sales channels. In one of its best-ever years, the company in 2014 unloaded a massive 270 million units of product across its various lines.
One analyst speculated to Bloomberg, saying “it’s more likely that Apple would use the remote capability included in the patent to let customers control the zoom and other photo and video settings on their iPhone or iPad cameras from another Apple device.” Still, investors know better than to bet against Apple when it sets off down a certain path.


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60% chance area of low pressure will develop in next 48 hours: NHCby WFTS Digital Staff
TAMPA, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center says there's a 60% chance that an area of low pressure will develop over the next 48 hours.
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The area is currently over the central Atlantic Ocean several hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda. According to NHC's 8 a.m. update Saturday, the system also has a 60% chance of development through the next five days.
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A subtropical depression could form Saturday night while the system moves north, NHC said. Further development is not expected after that due to "unfavorable environmental conditions," NHC said late Friday night.


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I’m pretty excited, sitting here at the airport. I think it’s apparent, because so far two women have changed seats to be away from me and a mom warned her child to steer clear of ‘that weird little man.’ But I don’t care. I’m on my way to the a big Beetle festival and a museum I’ve wanted to visit ever since i was a car-geeky kid.
The Beetle festival is called the Beetle Sunshine Tour, a Volkswagen event that, I’ll be honest, I don’t know all that much about, yet. I think it’s more Euro-focused (I believe I’m the only US journalist headed over), and while it may be to showcase modern, Golf-in-costume Beetles, I was assured there would be plenty of the old clattery air-cooled VWs I love.

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Volleyball is a dynamic and fast-paced sport that demands a combination of skills, teamwork, and strategy. One crucial aspect of the game that can turn the tide in your team's favor is blocking. A well-executed block can not only deny your opponents a point but also boost your team's morale. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of blocking in volleyball, from the basic techniques to advanced strategies.
Understanding the Basics
Blocking in volleyball is a defensive move that aims to intercept or deflect the ball hit by the opposing team before it crosses the net. A well-timed and effective block can result in a point for your team and disrupt the rhythm of your opponents. Here are the fundamental aspects of blocking:
1. Body Position
Proper body positioning is essential for an effective block. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and weight on the balls of your feet. Keep your hands ready and your eyes on the setter to anticipate the direction of the attack.
Timing is everything in blocking. You must jump at the right moment to meet the ball at its peak. This requires excellent timing and coordination with your teammates. Communicate with your fellow blockers to ensure a well-timed jump.
3. Hand Placement
Your hands and fingers play a critical role in blocking. Reach high above the net and position your hands to cover as much space as possible. Your fingers should be spread wide, and your palms should be angled slightly downward to deflect the ball back into the opponent's court.
4. Penetration Over the Net
One of the keys to effective blocking is penetrating the net. This means reaching over the net and into the opponent's side of the court as much as the rules allow. By doing so, you reduce the available angles for the attacker, making it more challenging for them to score.
There are two primary blocking techniques in volleyball: the solo block and the double block. Let's delve into each of them:
A solo block is when one player attempts to block the ball by themselves. This technique is usually reserved for situations where there's only one attacker or when your team has a height and skill advantage. To perform a successful solo block, you must rely on your jumping ability, timing, and reading the opponent's attack.
The double block is a more common and effective blocking technique. In a double block, two players work together to block the attacker's shot. This technique provides more coverage and increases the chances of a successful block. To execute a double block effectively, communication is key. Both players need to jump simultaneously and coordinate their hand placement to form a solid barrier.
Advanced Blocking Strategies
While the basics of blocking are essential, advanced strategies can take your blocking game to the next level. Here are some advanced techniques and tactics to consider:
1. Reading the Setter
Great blockers can anticipate the setter's decisions. By closely watching the setter's body language and the positioning of their hands, you can better predict where the ball will be set. This allows you to move into the right position for an effective block.
2. Commit Block vs. Soft Block
A "commit block" is when you fully commit to blocking the ball, leaving little room for the attacker to send it around you. This can be effective against powerful hitters. On the other hand, a "soft block" involves blocking the ball while still being ready to transition quickly for defense. Soft blocks are useful when facing crafty hitters who can tip the ball over the block.
3. Adjusting to the Attack Angle
Smart attackers may try to exploit the gap between the blockers or hit around the sides. As a blocker, you need to adjust your hand positioning and angle to cover these potential attack angles. Keep in mind that you must stay within the rules, and touching the net is not allowed.
4. Closing the Block
After penetrating the net, focus on closing the block. This means bringing your hands together to create a solid wall. The goal is to press the ball back into the attacker's court or deflect it to your back-row defenders. Closing the block effectively reduces the attacker's options.
Teamwork and Communication
Blocking is a team effort, and communication is vital. Effective blocking relies on coordination with your teammates, especially when executing a double block. Here are some tips for better teamwork and communication:
1. Call the Setter
As a blocker, you can call out the setter's name to alert your teammates about the potential direction of the attack. This helps your fellow blockers prepare for a well-timed jump.
2. Use Signals
Teams often use hand signals or calls to indicate the type of block they intend to execute. For example, you can use a signal to indicate a commit block, a soft block, or an adjustment in hand positioning.
3. Maintain Eye Contact
Keep eye contact with your fellow blockers to ensure everyone is on the same page. This non-verbal communication is crucial for synchronizing your movements and timing.
Blocking in volleyball is a critical skill that can greatly influence the outcome of a match. Mastering the art of blocking requires a combination of fundamental techniques, advanced strategies, and effective teamwork. By practicing and honing your blocking skills, you can become a valuable asset to your volleyball team and make a significant impact on the game. So, get out on the court, work on your timing and coordination, and be a formidable force at the net!


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Master Ryan Shumaker teaches the disciplines of Shaolin Iron Tiger Kung Fu to children and youth aged 8 to 16. Including the traditional forms of Iron, Soft, Golden, and Short Tiger as well as Chang's Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Tasi Chi Pole, broadsword and more, your you martial artist will receive a well-rounded foundation in kung fu and weaponry skills. Master Shumaker is a 2nd-degree black belt with experience on the U.S. International Games Team, at Summit Academy School for ADHD/Aspergers, and has won the National Championship.
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From Caucasoid to Negroid, Mongoloid to Australoid, the 7.8billion United Nation global population estimate has one thing in common; regardless of the dietary type, food remains the most basic need for human survival. Rationally, it’s expected that people have access to 3 meals a day, 7days a week, 4 weeks a month and 12 months a year. By implication, the food need of an individual according to dietary metric is approximately 1,008 times in a year. A multiplier effect of 1,008 in the tunes of the 7.8billion food consumers is a huge task for the spatial stratum of food producers.
The impending global hunger and threat to food security, warrant the urgency to address the whole processes of food transformation from pre-production phase to consumption. Food Aid Foundation posited that one in nine people on earth does not have enough food to lead a healthy active life. Now, bringing it home, Sub-Saharan Africa has been tipped to have the highest prevalence of hunger, a further analysis showing about 45 percent mortality in children under five. Hence, a wake-up call to build resilience in agriculture to meet the rising demand of the teaming population, secure our future and ensure perpetuity.
More so, the declining ratio of food producers to food consumers in the rapidly urbanizing world is alarming. And it is no news this urbanization is explicated by a rapidly growing network and aggregation of labour force in industrial and service sector whilst endangering the supply streak of food producers. More often than enough, these unsung heroes have been relegated to the back end of major happenings in the cities, forgetting that the golden course meal on the rich man’s table is the product of the toil of the hand that gets dirty.
Reflecting on the enormous challenges faced by farmers in Nigeria, food production has been plagued with myriad challenges spanning through the informative decision stage to post harvest predicaments. Similarly, the marketing chain is faced with daunting challenge of recurring gluts cemented with price volatility. Farmers groin in regrettable trauma of figuring out a worthy compensation for their earnest toil whilst seeking a better strategy or safe practices. How will it be, if they could be liberated on the cloaks of data-driven information system, appropriate for decision making. It is therefore expedient to preserve the passion of these savior of masses and elites; that are locked out of the big share in the metropolis, by advocating for sustainable development engendered in real data that reflect their needs.
As far as this sector is concerned, decision making has to be result driven and socially inclusive. In this regard, technology could be gainfully employed in building a robust agricultural database. This will in no wise build a support system for policy frameworks, helping farmers, governments and both indigenous and international donors make informed decisions.
Towards a food sufficient economy, the Community of World Food Security (CFS), has identified the importance of agricultural data and analysis as a key pivot in its thematic workstreams in making a difference in Food Security and Nutrition. CFS’s multi-year programme of work for 2020 to 2023 reflected data collection and analysis as a critical player in global policy guidance for policy convergence and coherence to achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote the progressive realization of the right to adequate food.
From the foregoing, in pursuit of the global goal on zero hunger, the impetus to drive agricultural production to sufficiently cater for the global food demand is a major concern. And the pathway to achieving this is in a holistic approach to making effective production decision, strategizing on the drawing board with an underlying insight from what data reveals. To achieve this, it is essential that efficient agricultural database is put in place, where quality data is at a click away to prospective users. Through this, many producers can be reached by a well-coordinated pluralistic set of providers in a manner that is financially sustainable and meets development objectives.
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A number of DC subscribers have contacted Bleeding Cool rather annoyed that DC Comics have told them that they can no longer get their favourite books in this fashion, and they will be cancelled with issue 10.
Which means Justice League International readers will miss the final two issues of that comic, and unless they object, will receive issues of Superman instead. And subscribers to Aquaman will be switched to Justice League (and pocket the difference in price) and Justice League Dark subscribers will, bizarrely, be switched to Batman: The Dark Knight.
It’s an odd decision, especially considering Aquaman is such a top seller. Does it reflect DC’s plans for these titles? And any reason that JLI subscribers couldn’t be switched to whatever it is Dan Jurgens has to follow that book?
No idea, DC did not respond to e-mails asking about the situation…
UPDATE: Swamp Thing subscriptions are also going away, with subscribers being switched to Batman.
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If you are interested in having your teeth cleaned, the first thing you need to do is to go to your dentist. He or she can give you professional advice regarding how to clean your teeth and which tooth polisher is best suited for your needs. After this initial consultation, you can decide on what dental products you need to use for maintaining your oral hygiene. Professional dental care involves preventive measures as well as following aftercare guidelines.
Using an effective tooth polisher is important in maintaining your dental health. There are several types of Best Dental Polisher For Home that are designed to clean and maintain your dental care. Each type of tooth polisher has its own specific function. For example, there are over-the-counter products such as toothpastes, rinses and brush heads that contain fluoride. There are also dental materials like plastic combs, brushes and strips that have dental materials for removing plaque and cleaning teeth.
Dentists often recommend the use of toothpaste or rinses with fluoride to reduce the risk of cavities. They also help remove food particles that may get stuck between your teeth and gum lines. Using a toothbrush with soft bristles prevents early childhood tooth decay that results in abscess and bad breath. While you are using your toothbrush, you need to make sure that your teeth are thoroughly cleaned. It is recommended to floss after brushing so that food particles get removed from between teeth and gum lines. Flossing is especially important for children who play sports or eat foods that tend to stick to their teeth.
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Another type of dental product is toothbrushes with soft, flexible bristles. This type of brush allows more efficient cleaning of deep-seated dirt, germs, debris and plaque. These toothbrushes are especially helpful for adults because they remove plaque without causing any pain. Some specialty toothbrushes, however, have stiff, inflexible bristles which can irritate gums. If you have sensitive gums, then you need to purchase dental brushes with soft, flexible bristles that do not cause any pain to your gums.
There are also different types of dental polishers. Some dental products are designed to be used on individual teeth. Others are meant to work on the whole mouth. There are also other types of dental products that can be used to clean the whole mouth including toothpaste, mouthwash, rinse and brush head.
Most tooth polishers contain either sodium hypochloride or calcium thioglycolate. Sodium hypochloride is more effective as compared to calcium thioglycolate, because it also offers stronger adhesion to enamel. However, both substances can weaken tooth enamel over time. For this reason, it is necessary to carefully read the instructions on how to use your tooth polisher. In addition, some tooth polishers are only applicable for up to 30 minutes at a stretch while others are valid for up to 2 hours.
Using the correct tooth polisher will prevent tooth decay as well as plaque buildup. Toothbrush is not only good enough if you just brush your teeth, but it is actually a very bad idea to brush too hard because this may even chip your teeth. Your toothbrush may be very tough to use especially when you are still using your old toothpaste. When you have a new toothbrush, you should follow the direction of the toothbrush’s flow to ensure that you do not hurt your gums while brushing.
The most common myth about tooth polishers is that they cause teeth sensitivity or harm to the gums. However, studies show that tooth polishing can in fact make your teeth more sensitive if you have sensitive ones. Another myth is that it causes the staining of the teeth. However, this too cannot be supported by any scientific evidence. So, use tooth polishers sensibly and use them after brushing your teeth.


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The adventures of Seuss, Ariadna and their friends continue! Ariadna finally gained enough power to unite all the worlds into one whole, but she does not even suspect that this will lead to disastrous consequences. Your task is to help Seuss and his allies stop Ariadne and save the worlds!
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Completed in 1977 the New River Bridge is the 5th highest vehicular bridge in the world. It's been over 10 years since I last saw her, as I spent a lot of time here in the past. She has aged well and we were lucky to get to see her as the fog lifted the day we passed through. It was as if the gorge was giving me one last glimpse as we pass by on our way to our next destination.
Road To Nowhere
Seems simple enough, but I always wanted to do an image like this. I wanted the feel of loneliness and desolation with either the feeling it is coming to an end or continuing on forever. I think I managed to pull it all off in this image. The only problem is I wasn't sure if I should have named it "Lonely Road" or "Road To Nowhere". Needless to say, I'm happy with how it turned out and love it in B/W