The convoy of Russian ships crossed the Northern Sea Route westwards in winter navigation.
The crossing started in the Bering Strait on December 21, 2016 and was completed in the Ob Bay of the Kara Sea on January 3, 2017. In total the convoy covered about 2,400 miles.
One of the participants of the crossing became one of the world's leading shipping companies “Sovcomflot”.
The vessels crossed the Northern Sea Route in difficult ice conditions during the polar night.
The convoy of ships escorted by FSUE Atomflot’s nuclear-powered icebreaker “50 Let Pobedy” also included the Shturman Ovtsyn shuttle tanker and Audax and Arctic-1 motorships.
Shturman Ovtsyn is a shuttle tanker that was ordered by Sovcomflot as part of a long term contract with Gazprom Neft company.
It is used for crude delivery from the Yamal peninsula to Murmansk in conditions of yearly navigation.


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...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for
the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina...
Lumber At Lumberton Usgs Gage affecting Robeson County
Waccamaw At Conway affecting Horry County
Cape Fear At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland
Lumber Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County
Little Pee Dee At Galivants Ferry affecting Horry and Marion Counties
Great Pee Dee At Pee Dee affecting Florence and Marion Counties
Black Creek At Quinby affecting Darlington and Florence Counties
Northeast Cape Fear Near Burgaw affecting Pender County
Lynches At Effingham affecting Florence County
The Flood Warning continues for
The Lumber Near Lumberton.
* until further notice.
* At 7:34 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.76 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.4 feet by Friday evening
then begin falling.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs
Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be
affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton.
Instruction: People with interests along the river should take the necessary precautions to
protect life and property from the flood waters.
Additional information is available on our website at weather.gov/ilm under the
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Colorado gets stimulus funds for parks, public lands
DENVER, Colorado ” Mesa Verde National Park’s water system will get a makeover, wildlife habitat will be restored and bridges and roads on public land will be repaired thanks to $86.2 million in stimulus funds from the Interior Department.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Wednesday that the funds will go to several public agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Park Service.
The money is part of the $787 billion stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year.
The Interior funds for Colorado include about $21 million for national parks, $9.2 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, $20 million for BLM, $33 million for the Bureau of Reclamation and $573,000 for the U.S. Geological Survey.


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Selling and Buying at the same time is delicate dance but, totally doable. I will break down exactly how to buy and sell at the same time in this 3 part series with 3 different strategies.
Strategy #1 - Sell First Then Buy 💥Using Equity From Your Home💥
Sell your house 1st, then as a highly qualified buyer purchase your next home. This is the most popular method most of my clients tend to choose.
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By selling your home 1st this allows you to take your time selling and get top dollar for your home! You won’t be tempted to drop your homes price just to get a buyer faster and your not under the gun to find and buy your next home. You will also know exactly how much money your going make on your home sell and in turn know how much money you can spend on your next home.
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I couldn’t think of a better place for people of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities and…species to blend into crowds than in New York City. The city teems with who knows what beneath the glitz, glamour and neon lights. It’s a great place for shapeshifters, vampires and demons to live undetected by humans. That’s why I chose NYC for my first Nocturne Cravings story, Hot Demon Nights.
Since I wanted my heroine to be a cop, she had to be a tough, kick-ass-take-no-prisoners kind of gal. And she’s beautiful…which she hates that fact and it gives her all the attitude she needs to scare the other cops at the 5th Precinct into leaving her the hell alone. Since she’s such a strong character I decided to write this story all in her point of view. Here’s a taste of what you’re in store for:
HOT DEMON NIGHTS
She didn’t ask for the job, it landed in her lap, literally. Rookie cop and budding paranorm butt-kicker, Katya Danse, becomes a member of the Lower Manhattan order of the Paranormal Investigation Team (PIT). This elite group of multi-skilled law enforcers is tasked with keeping peace between the human and otherkin inhabitants of Manhattan. Katya never knew she had special skills until a zombie fell in her lap from the fourth story of her apartment building, and she lopped its head off. From rookie cop to PIT crew, she’s sniffing out zombies and tracking down rogue demons, vampires and werecreatures for a living. Nicked-named Iceman for her ability to cut a man’s ego down in a single word, Katya has never met a man she can trust, much less a demon. The last thing she needs is a smart-ass demon dogging her every step, especially one with mind-melding gazes and sex-appeal that could corrupt even the most heart-hardened cop.
Blaise Michaels, one of the few paranorms recruited as part of the select PIT crew, teams with Katya to discover the source of a fresh outbreak of zombification and nip it in the bud. Not only is he interested in the challenge of awakening Katya’s inner demon, he knows their adversary is dangerous, beyond even their initial indications. Forced into close proximity, Katya’s and Blaise’s investigation takes them into the darkest, dirtiest shadows of the Manhattan underworld, pitting superhuman skills against a barrage of creatures fighting for survival and domination in a world most humans will never know exists. As their investigation intensifies, so too does the heat between them, fire melting ice, a combustible outcome sure to ensue.
Don’t you think big cities are great places to hide in plain sight? What other cities would work as well as NYC? Leave a comment and let me know.

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I have a 2014 Denali and I currently have the ride height adjustable bilsteins shocks and they don't lift the truck enough to actually level it and I am wanting something with better performance. I want a coilover that gives 2.5-3" of front lift and upper control arms. I am looking at the icon, King, fox and Baja kits but I want to run my stock 20" rims. Does anyone have any input on what kit they went with, how it rides and if it can run stock rims? Any input is greatly appreciated!!
thearizonacowboy's 2018 2WD Offroad Build
thearizonacowboy posted a topic in Vehicle BuildsHey all, I'm back in a Chevy finally! I come from the prerunner/ high speed offroad side of things and have been building, buying, and selling a few dedicated offroad toys recently. Decided to take a break and finally got back into a Silverado and I love it so far. Thought I'd take the time to share with you my experience during these past 3 weeks of owning a 2018 Silverado. I picked up a 2wd LT 5.3L crew cab in white and the parts ordering began immediately! Of course, I had to have the aggressive offroad look so I went with the following parts: 35" BF Goodrich KM3 M/T Tires 17" Method NV Wheels King 3.0 Coilovers w/ Adjusters King 2.5 Rear Shocks w/ Adjusters Icon Uni-ball Upper Control Arms Cutting for the 35" tires proved to be quite a task since I wanted to make sure there was no contact at full bump and full lock. Although the suspension hadn't shown up, I still had to throw the new wheels and tires on! 35s on a stock Silverado just looks hilarious! TO BE CONTINUED BELOW:
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Denali34 posted a topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & SierraHello All, Has anyone here installed the King Off-Road 2.5 or 3.0 system to their vehicle? What did you think of it? I'm contemplating deleting my Magneride to have this kit installed after I get it back from having the Whipple put on. https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/07-current-chevy-gm-1500-3-0-performance-race-series-kit I like the ride of my current setup but always looking to improve. I've had Fox systems in the past but don't really care for the ride. I have a buddy who has King Coil-overs on his Tacoma and I love his ride. As always , Thanks for the input!
I have a '14 Double Cab RWD and am looking to go into a mid travel pre-runner setup. I wanted someone with experience to look at my build list and let me know if I will be OK running 35" tires in the rear. I know the fronts will fit with fiberglass fenders but I really, really didn't want to glass the bed. Here's the build details: Front: Mazzulla Mid Travel Kit (Upper and Lower A-Arms) Link (2-3" of lift with coilovers) Mazzulla Spindles Link (3.5" or more of lift) King Coilovers FiberwerX Fiberglass Fenders Link Rear: Deaver Minipack J1 Link King Piggyback Shocks 4.11 Yukon Rear Gears (Stock 3.42) Method Race “NV” Wheel - 17x8.5 0mm Offset 6x135 35x12.5R17 Tires N-Fab RSP Pre-Runner Bumper Front So, based on that info, I know the fronts will be OK clearance-wise with the 35's, but will the 2" lift from the deaver mini-pak have enough lift to prevent issue on the rear axle?


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It would be better to move diagnosis and treatment of healthcare problems away from hospitals, among other steps.
The Department of Education wants to address school disruption by “reducing pressure” on students.
The same unions that opposed our successful schools reforms are gearing up for battle once again.
With 130 million girls out of school before the pandemic hit, urgent and systemic change is needed.
It’s partnered with a Blackburn-based educational trust responsible for the running of 30 free schools and academies.
The Schools Minister on the proposals to ban their use in classrooms floated by the Department for Education this morning.
Regional control over adult education is already helping to deliver significant results in skills.
It is the only educational organisation whose focus is on teaching, rather than politics or management.
My area is rich in ambition but poor in educational opportunity, children are falling behind their peers around the rest of the country.
The Government’s planning proposals haven’t even gone out to consultation yet – and everyone knows that the current system’s broken.
They should be held accountable for bettering the academic progress of the most deprived students.
Asked who is to “blame” for children falling behind, most parents blame “the pandemic” rather than the Government.


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ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 22, 2007 "“ The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts will hold its 35th Annual International Istanbul Music Festival in venues throughout Istanbul from June 2"“30, 2007. Showcasing the finest in Turkish and International music, dance, art, and folklore, the festival seeks to promote the sharing of artistic inspiration between International and Turkish performers in the performing arts. This year's festival will host more than 1000 artists highlighting music special to the festival's 35th anniversary over 23 events with festival performances held in the cultural settings of the Hagia Eirene Museum, the Sveti Stefan Church, the AtatÃ¼rk Cultural Center and the Esma Sultan, former Bosphorus residence of Sultan AbdÃ¼lhamid's daughter, Esma Sultan.
The oldest of Istanbul's cultural festivals, this year's event will commence with its 35th Anniversary opening concert to be performed at the Hagia Eirene Museum on June 2. The Orchestra of Stars, comprised of young Turkish entertainers, will perform the masterpieces of such classical musicians as Bach, Vivaldi, and Bor. The showcase opens at 7 p.m. with a cocktail hour and continues with the concert, which beings at 8:30 p.m. Guests may attend a reception in the astounding courtyard of the archaeological museum following the concert at 9:30 p.m.
Another special performance known as the Festival Gala will be held on June 4 at 8 p.m., also located in the Hagia Eirene Museum. The Gala will celebrate the best in opera from the Romantic and Twentieth Century eras with a performance by world renowned soprano, Angela Gheorghiu. Accompanied by the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra, Gheorghiu, who has been called the "last diva of the opera stage," will perform renditions from such beloved composers as Puccini, Verdi, and Tchaikovsky.
Special to this year's festival are concerts honoring the birthdays of two of Turkey's most respected musicians. The Presidential Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rengim GÃ¶kmen, will accompany GÃ¼lsin Onay on the piano and Ã–zcan Ulucan on the violin, in a celebration of the 100th birthday of Turkish musical legend Ahmet Adnan Saygun on June 9 at 8 p.m. in the Hagia Eirene Museum. Ballet lovers will have three opportunities to experience "The Divan of Rumi & Bach," a celebration of the 800th birthday of Jalalal-Din al-Rumi. The performances will be held at the AtatÃ¼rk Cultural Center on June 15, 16 and 17 and will feature the BÃ©jart Ballet Lausanne arranged by Twentieth century reformist choreographer Maurice BÃ©jart.
Making its international premier at the festival, Sir John Tavener's choral work "The Beautiful Names", inspired by the 99 names of God mentioned in the Koran, will be performed in Arabic by the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Choir at Hagia Eirene Museum on June 22.
In addition to concerts and performances, the International Istanbul Music Festival also bestows awards to distinguished artists who have "shaped and developed classical music in Turkey." Last year's honor went to William Christie for the Lifetime Achievement Award, while AyÅŸegÃ¼l Sarica and Suna Kan shared the Honorary Award.
Tickets for the Festival may be purchased at Biletix sales channels (www.biletix.com), the AtatÃ¼rk Cultural Center, or the Hagia Eirene box offices. Prices vary by performance and seating level. Visit ÂÂÂÂhttp://www.iksv.org/muzik/english/ for more information and a complete schedule of performances throughout Istanbul.
For information about travel to Turkey, call 1-877-FOR-TURKEY or contact the Turkish Culture and Tourism Offices in New York at 212-687-2194 or in Washington D.C. at 202-612-6800, and visit www.tourismturkey.org or www.kulturturizm.gov.tr.

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Numerical Simulation of Cohesion Influence of Textile Reinforcement on Bending Performance of Plates Prepared from High Performance Concrete (HPC)
Demand for very thin concrete elements, which can’t be reinforced with usually used steel reinforcement, gave rise to a new type of non-traditional reinforcement with technical textiles in matrix of epoxy resin. This type of reinforcement together with concrete is called textile reinforced concrete (TRC). Composite reinforcement is very chemically resistant, so the concrete cover is proposed to regard the durability. It allows a significant saving of concrete and design of thinner elements. For TRC structures is used high performance concrete (HPC) with its fine grained structure and high compressive strength. Textile reinforcement and TRC in general are developed at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Klokner Institute, CTU in Prague.
T. Vlach et al., "Numerical Simulation of Cohesion Influence of Textile Reinforcement on Bending Performance of Plates Prepared from High Performance Concrete (HPC)", Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 1106, pp. 69-72, 2015


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Viceroy demands info following ‘defamatory’ statements
On Thursday last week lawyers for Viceroy Research, the short-seller that was fined R50m by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), wrote to regulators accusing them of ‘scurrilous’ behaviour and demanding they hand over certain information within 24 hours.
A Business Day report says Johannesburg-based Snaid & Morris accuses the ...
Santam Insurance Barometer cites the challenging economy, political unrest, the pandemic impact on businesses, cybercrime and climate change as key highlights
Insurance intermediaries need to move away from 'a product-push approach towards a more client-centric product build approach', Andrew Coutts, the head of intermediated business at Santam, said in the insurer’s newly released 2021 Barometer.
Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer (STI), has released its 2020/2021 Insurance Barometer report on ...
FirstRand joins Nedbank in shunning coal
Legalbrief Today Issue 5257
FirstRand, Africa’s biggest bank by market value, is ending its funding of new coal-fired power stations immediately and will halt the financing of new projects to mine the fuel over the next five years, says a Business Day report. The Johannesburg-based lender joins its peer Nedbank ...

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While Skullgirls 2nd Encore released on July 7, 2015 for PlayStation 4, other consoles have been in something of a limbo. However, today it was revealed that Skullgirls 2nd Encore will release on Switch and Xbox One this summer.
Those excited to see how the game performs or possibly try it for the first time will have a chance at PAX East. There the Switch version will be on display and players can see how well the complex fighter performs. Just keep in mind, there is a high ceiling for skill and considering the game has been out for over three years, you might not be able to match or beat some more well versed players.
In addition to revealing the release window, Lab Zero Games announced a physical limited edition for the Switch version. It can be preordered at Skybound for $49.99, though it’s currently on sale for $47.49, and includes the game, a vinyl record and Switch controller skin. If you’re on the fence, keep in mind that preorders are only open until March 31 or until they run out of stock, whichever happens first, so I would suggest acting fast if you want it.
Finally, Lab Zero Games also released a new trailer for the upcoming Switch version. The trailer showcases the incredible depth players can find in Skullgirls. Every character is shown doing something impressive, from complicated combos to neat moves, giving players a fantastic idea of what the game is all about. It also shows some of the series fun side, along with talking about some of the basic features included in Skullgirls 2nd Encore. These would be the optional super boss, touch challenges, dual language support and, of course, story mode. It also includes all the previous DLC, meaning this is a full release and something you can buy with confidence.


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The adventures of relatable and adventurous Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her bold best friend Maya as they traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Manhattans John Quincy Adams Middle School where Rileys dad is their History teacher.
The Wonder Years tells the story of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) facing the trials and tribulations of youth while growing up during the 1960s and 70s. Told through narration from an adult Kevin (Daniel Stern), Kevin faces the difficulties of maintaining relationships and friendships on his enthralling journey into adulthood.
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Totally Spies! depicts three girlfriends 'with an attitude' who have to cope with their daily lives at high school as well as the unpredictable pressures of international espionage. They confront the most intimidating - and demented - of villains, each with their own special agenda for demonic, global rude behavior.
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Comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between two very different young women who meet waitressing at a diner in trendy Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and form a bond over one day owning their own successful cupcake business. Only one thing stands in their way – they’re broke.
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30 Rock is an American television comedy series that ran on NBC from October 11, 2006, to January 31, 2013, and was created by Tina Fey. The series, which is loosely based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live, takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy series depicted as airing on NBC. The series' name refers to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, the address of the GE Building, in which the NBC Studios are located.
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Liza Miller, a suddenly single stay-at-home mother, tries to get back into the working world, only to find it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at 40-year old. When a chance encounter convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 and lands a job as an assistant at Empirical Press. Now she just has to make sure no one finds out the secret only she and her best friend Maggie share.
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Boy Meets World is an American television sitcom that chronicles the coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man. The show aired for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000 on ABC, part of the network's TGIF lineup. The entire series has been released on DVD, as well as on iTunes.
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Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.
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It’s Ryuji’s first day as a junior in high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yusaku, and, more importantly, the girl he’s secretly crushing on, Minori Kushieda. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Taiga Aisaku, making her onto his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuji and happens to be Minori’s best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?!
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Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield peddling cosmetics, and quickly stumbled upon the opportunity to become The Nanny for his three children. But soon Fran, with her offbeat nurturing and no-nonsense honesty, touches Maxwell as well as the kids.
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In March of 2015, my 10th Nero Wolfe mystery novel, Archie in the Crosshairs, was published by Mysterious Press / Open Road Media. This marked three decades of the most exciting literary project I have ever been involved in. But the saga begins much earlier.
In the 1940s, as an adolescent, I complained to my mother one summer day that I had “nothing to do.” She could have suggested I mow the lawn, of course, but instead she thrust a magazine at me that contained a serialized Nero Wolfe mystery. My mother was an ardent fan of Rex Stout’s Wolfe stories, because they were well-written and well-plotted, but also because they contained a minimum of gratuitous violence, swearing, and sex–in short, ideal for an impressionable teenager.
Like my mother, I quickly became hooked on the Wolfe stories, which Stout had begun in the mid-1930s and which he continued to write for 40 years. Overall, he produced more than 30 Wolfe novels and almost 40 novellas. I devoured these stories through my high school and college years and on into adulthood. In the autumn of 1975, Rex Stout died just shy of his 89th birthday. I showed my mother his obituary in the Chicago Tribune, and she said “now there aren’t going to be any more Nero Wolfe stories.”
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I thought for a long time about what she had said and decided that “maybe there could be one more,” and I began writing a Wolfe mystery for my mother. I completed the story in time for Christmas, her last Christmas as it turned out, and had the typescript bound in a leather cover with embossed gold letters that proclaimed the tale as Murder in E Minor. She was delighted, and I had for the first time completed a full-length novel.
That book remained only a typescript for more than six years, until through a series of serendipitous events, Murder in E Minor was published by Bantam Books in 1975. The most heartening part of the story was that I received the blessing of Rex Stout’s Estate, in the persons of his two daughters, Barbara Stout and Rebecca Stout Bradbury. They have been loyal and enthusiastic supporters of my stories ever since.
I also have been buoyed by the generally positive reaction I have received from longtime fans of the Stout novels. Now some of these loyalists have had bones to pick with me over errors in detail, some of which I have acknowledged with chagrin and vowed to not repeat. But overall, the experience has been a satisfying and energizing one, all because on a warm summer afternoon more than 60 years ago, I had complained of boredom.
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These soaps start out green & transparent. I scented them with green tea. Then I paint each one by hand with bronze mica. They are here just in time for the Chinese New Year and will look great on your soap dish! Chinese New Year is on January 23rd.
Separately each soap will cost $4, but if you buy a set of two – $6 and set of 4 will be $12. The sets are packaged in real Chinese take-out containers!
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My apartment smells so good right now because of these soaps.
Green Tea Soap – The tea is “glowing”.
Lavender Essential Oil Soap – I love the heart patterns all over this soap.
My student Micky came over last night and we made three new limited edition soaps together. Lavender Essential Oil Shea Butter Soap swirled with ultramarines, a Green Tea Soap swirled with – what else, Green Tea Powder and a Salt Bar.
The Lavender Essential Oil Soap came out as planned, all swirly.
The Green Tea soap had the same kind (ok, I think they were better) of swirls going on it until I:
- Forgot to put the dividers in my mold
- Covered it with plastic wrap
- Dropped the plastic wrap on top of the perfect swirls I had just finished making.
I grabbed my stirrer and did a quick “blind swirl” to fix it. It’s still a swirled soap, but they are just not very precise, which is fine. I learned a couple of things. Green Tea powder goes from a nice green to a dark brown quick in fresh soap. I added some green colorant hoping to get a dark green color out of the swirl, but it wasn’t happening. Which again is ok. It was an experiment and the deep brown color is nice, though everyone thinks these pictures of soap are some kind of dessert.
The Salt Bar
It was my first time making a salt bar. I’ve been seeing these around and curious enough to make a batch of my own. I used 50% Coconut Oil and a combination of Shea Butter, Olive Oil & Castor Oil and I used the same amount of salt as the amount of oils I had in the recipe. Normally I have to wait a few days to unmold cold process soap. Not this one. I unmolded them within an hour and a half. I scented them with a lovely coconut fragrance… and now need to wait for them to finish curing so I can use one for myself! They will be ready to use on June 26th along with the other two soaps I made yesterday. I’ll add the Salt bar picture to this post as soon as I get it photographed. I have some other soaps I want to make, so I’m going to write them down. If you have any special requests, let me know!

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Apple iCloud has come a long way since launching in late 2011. The storage and cloud computing service includes useful features centered on making it easier to access your favorite files across multiple devices. If you're new to the Apple ecosystem, this is the article for you! You'll learn more about iCloud and how it can benefit you.
iCloud: A primer
Apple iCloud is much more than a backup solution, although that's an essential component. When activated, iCloud Backup automatically saves information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This process occurs nightly whenever your device is turned on, locked, connected to a power source, and using a Wi-Fi connection.
Information collected for iCloud Backup includes:
- App data
- Apple Watch backups
- Device settings
- Home screen and app organization
- Purchase history from Apple services, like your music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
- Visual Voicemail password
Messages in iCloud and iCloud Photos
Beginning with iOS 11.4, Apple introduced Messages in iCloud, which automatically encrypts your iMessage and SMS messages, then syncs them between your Apple devices. The tool also lets you store your messages, photos, and other attachments in iCloud, which helps you save local storage space.
iCloud Photos, by contrast, allows you to securely store your photos and videos, then access them from your various Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPad touch, Mac, Apple TV, and iCloud.com.
Messages in iCloud and iCloud Photos are not part of the regular iCloud Backup. Instead, files are saved and updated in real-time to the cloud whenever your devices are connected to a Wi-Fi connection.
What about iCloud Drive?
Documents that you store in iCloud Drive stay up to date across all of your devices, and you can access them from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC, and on iCloud.com. These files can include your Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Mail, Notes, Voice Memos, shared photos, Health data, and call history. It also includes files you send directly to the iCloud Drive from any of your supported devices.
You probably need to pay
Everyone with an iCloud account gets 5GB of free storage, which you can use for iCloud Backup, Messages in iCloud, iCloud Photos, and iCloud Drive. Most entry-level iPhones and iPads now ship with at least 64GB of storage space, which suggests 5GB of iCloud storage is not enough for most users.
You can increase the amount of iCloud storage available to you at any time by selecting from one of the following plans:
- 50GB, $0.99 per month
- 200GB, $2.99 per month
- 2TB, $9.99 per month
If you use Apple Family Sharing, the 200GB and 2TB plans are sharable with family members. In the example below, a 2TB plan is shared:
What much storage am I using?
You can find your current iCloud storage on your mobile device by following these steps:
- Tap the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen.
- Tap iCloud.
Tap Manage Storage.
On the Manage Storage page, you'll see the following information:
- A summary of the amount of iCloud storage you're using versus the amount available.
- Family Usage: Shows the amount of storage being used by family members, when applicable.
- Change Storage Plan: Tap to select another iCloud storage plan.
- Photos: The amount of iCloud storage space taken by photos.
- Backups: Tap to see which mobile devices are being backed up on your iCloud account.
- Messages: The size of your Messages in iCloud.
- Mail: The size of your Mail.
Siri: When Apple's voice assistant learns about you through questions and answers, it's stored on iCloud and noted here.
What's an Apple ID?
An Apple ID makes it possible for you to download content from iTunes and the App Store. It also allows you to sync your information through iCloud and activates FaceTime and iMessage across multiple devices. It's not mandatory to sign up for an Apple ID if you want to use an Apple device, but it is essential to getting the most out of your iPhone and iPad.
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Spire Ranges provides a flexible and fully customizable solution for home owners across the US looking to build a residential indoor range. The Spire team has years of experience in the installation of custom, military-grade ranges which translate well for residential use.
The new update includes improved technology and provides a streamlined control interface, allowing customers to send commands to their range equipment and execute training routines more precisely.
Spire Ranges provides purpose-built bullet containment solutions as part of each installation. Their bullet traps, baffles, and wall treatments have been tested for high-volume training with both pistol and rifle calibers. The armored steel Helix(TM) bullet trap provides indoor and outdoor containment while the chopped rubber Blackout(TM) bullet trap offers range adaptability. The Welkin(TM) is a patent-pending overhead safety baffle system designed for added safety and ballistic containment.
Custom shooting stalls are available to order with numerous training and aesthetic features allowing customers creative license to design their range. Spire’s stall designs features varying heights to accommodate building dimensions with options for tables, barricades, storage and touchscreen controls. Ranges can be adapted for wheelchair accessibility.
SpireOS(TM) is a proprietary operating system resulting in a user-friendly range control experience. It includes pre-loaded qualification courses and games that can be managed through the all-in-one interface.
Spire provides an online gallery to inspire customers and help them to envision their own individualized creations. Experienced support teams are available at all stages of the design process. Once a range has been installed Spire provides 24-hour access to a customer support team.
A spokesperson states: “Range equipment needs to be built tough. Shooting on range equipment for years eventually takes its toll–even on the very best of equipment. To ensure the range stays cutting-edge and reliable, partner with Spire Ranges. Spire will help pick the best equipment for the best style of training.
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Brady missed practice Wednesday for what the team called a non-injury related issue, then was a limited participant on Thursday with a left shoulder injury.
That followed reports that Brady had X-rays taken on the shoulder that turned out to be negative.
If some measure of mystery has surrounded Brady's status this week, Patriots coach Bill Belichick wasn't interested in clearing things up Friday, dodging questions about his quarterback in a familiar fashion.
Belichick's response to what Brady was able to do in practice was: "Play quarterback -- the usual thing."
Asked if Brady was injured during the week, the coach said: "I think we covered that. I think we've already talked about that."
Brady has passed for 4,897 yards this season, second in the NFL to the Saints' Drew Brees, who broke Dan Marino's single-season record on Monday.
Brees has 5,087 yards passing, three more than the previous record of 5,084 set by Marino in 1984. Needing fewer than 200 yards, Brady is also likely to beat the old mark this week.


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Brooks and Kirk Hinrich, who re-signed with the team on Monday, are expected to serve as backups to 2010-11 NBA MVP Derrick Rose, who has been limited to just 10 games over the past two seasons due to knee injuries.
For three agonizing days, the MMB staff, fellow DFW media and fans all had to sweat out Chandler Parsons restricted free agency.
The Lakers were able to make a trade earlier this offseason with the Houston Rockets for Jeremy Lin and a first-round pick in 2015.
Now that the big names are off the market, the Houston Rockets should fill out the rest of their roster with cheap veterans.
Sure it's only Summer League, but it's still a testament to the hard work these young guys have put in these past two weeks.
Enjoy the next chapter of Kobe Bryant 's career, Los Angeles Lakers fans, because, for one last time, it's going to feel familiar.
The free agent period is slowing down and the Nuggets are still in the market for a third point guard, but they lost out on one of their veteran players.
Who else came cheap? Check out this story on delawareonline.com: http://usat.ly/1rw21n4 Though there remains a handful of very good free agents on the market, most teams around the NBA have filled out rosters for next season.
Glen Rice Jr., a second-year Washington Wizards swingman, was a unanimous selection as the Most Valuable Player of the NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas.
The Houston Rockets, upstarts on the verge of becoming dominant, had Chris Bosh in their sights.
With the summer schedule clearly catching up to both teams, the Rockets did just enough to take the summer league semifinals to its final minutes.
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Ganesh Harish Hegde is an Indian singer, performer, video director and Bollywood choreographer.
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Choreographer who has lent his talents to numerous popular Bollywood films, including Lagaan (2001), Company (2002) and Ajab Gazabb Love (2012). He has also choreographed stage shows like the rock concert Temptations 2004.
He grew up in Mumbai, India and made his choreography debut on the film Khamoshi: The Musical (1996).
He has served as the choreographer for several Filmfare Awards ceremonies.
He married Sunayna Hegde and has a child named Giaan.
He worked on the action film Darr @ the Mall (2014), starring Nushrat Bharucha.
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Last fall, Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby wrote about the “Myth of the underpaid public employee,” in which he detailed how those wokring in the private sector not only got plush benefits like padded pensions and other perks, they also just got plain more money.
Consider the lucrative lot of the men and women who work for Uncle Sam. In 2008, according to data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the 1.9 million civilian employees of the federal government earned an average salary of $79,197. The average private employee, by contrast, earned just $49,935. The difference between them came to more than $29,000 - a differential that has more than doubled since 2000.
When you compared total compensation — income plus benefits— the disparity was even greater. In 2008, the average federal civilian employee earned total compensation of $119,982 vs. $59,908 in wages and benefits for the private sector worker. Federal employees are compensated $2 for every $1 paid to non-government workers. Of course, Jacoby points out, this disparity isn’t limited to federal jobs. Especially in Massachusetts.
Fattening up at the state trough
In an article this week, the Globe reported that there are 1,295 Massachusetts state employees who earn more than Gov. Deval Patrick. His salary is $136,000, which isn’t high when compared to private-sector CEOs, but is comparable to other elected executives within the the states. Even so, how much are we paying in salaries to all these others?
The top salary goes to the executive director of the heretofore little known Massachusetts Biologic Laboratories at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst who earned $649,324 in 2009. The lab makes vaccines for distribution in the state and does research. That seems like something that should be put out to bid for private-sector companies to compete to do. After that is the “executive deputy chancellor, provost, and dean” (yes, that’s a single job) of UMass Medical School: $623,594. And, surprise, third in line is the chancellor of the medical school and senior VP for health sciences (also one job) at $608,674. In fact, 33 of the 34 people in state jobs who make more than $300,000 work at the University of Massachusetts. Three-hundred fifty-two workers made more than $175,000. More than 90 percent of the top 100 work at University of Massachusetts. Nearly all of them work in a state college or university.
And as I said above, it’s not just their salaries that are out of control. More than 100 state workers or their survivors take home pensions of $100,000 or more, as of a Globe report last year.Again, the top earners are former university professors and administrators, but also State Police officers as well. The pensions are of the most expensive kind, which most private-sector employers have abandoned because of their cost. And because of the way they are calculated, they are indeed very costly. Some workers get a 100% pension after 23 years of service, regardless of age. Some have retired while in their 40s and then double-dipped while working another state job. Another costly perk allows workers to earn credit for a full year of service after serving just one day of a calendar year. So, the pension is calculated based on the last 3 years of salary, but that number can be calculated based on the guy working 2 years plus one day past his annual anniversary. If he got a raise in the last two years, that’s a major bump.
No reform on the horizon
Last year, Gov. Deval Patrick promised pension reform and some lawmakers made the usual bluster but nothing happened. Even what they proposed was fairly tame and nothing addresses the out-of-control patronage jobs and salaries in the first place. And don’t look for a change in occupancy of the corner office in the State House to bring radical change. Legislators have a long tradition of giving themselves sweetheart perks for pensions and at least one of Patrick’s two major opponents, independent Tim Cahill, the state Treasurer who most recently was a Democrat, has been known to garner sweetheart pension deals for his well-connected cronies.
It’s going to take some charismatic newcomer and outsider to sweep into office and bring with him the outrage and mandate of the people to bring about wholesale change to the corruption and cronyism on Beacon Hill. I just wonder if there’s even a hope of such a person on the horizon.
Update: The Boston Globe is reporting today that the number of state pensioners receiving more than $100,000 per year rose between 2003 and this year from 33 to 145. At that rate, how long before we realize how ridiculous this is?
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This research started from the personal interest of the researcher on BPM. The researcher has been working between the academic and practical worlds over time and knew that although there is a lot of research on the success and failure factors of BPM, that information has not been put to good use in the practical world. This led to an idea to gather the most important factors and to design a practical BPM capability factors artifact.
This artifact helps organisations to identify and improve their BPMCs. The artifact is built based on an extensive literature review, expert interviews and case studies. The artifact consists of 35 key capability factors that affect the success and failure of BPM initiatives. It also includes a process that organisations can use to take those capability factors into account in their BPM initiatives.
This research contributes by identifying recent important BPM capability factors as well as using design science combined with interviews, surveys and case studies to build the artifact. From a practical perspective, this research was able to produce a process that can be used in organisations first to evaluate their BPMCs and then to improve them. The information produced by using the BPM capability artifact was found to be both useful and interesting by all participating real-life case organisations.
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Burrs are introduced during the sheet
fabrication process. Sharp edges are produced wherever a cutting tool
has contacted the sheet metal and cut or removed material. This tool
contact edge is very sharp and referred to as a burr. These burrs
must be removed before the part is safe to handle. A hand file, belt
sander, straight line surface sanding and vibratory tumbling are all
viable methods of burr removal.
The main target of burr removal is the
itself however processes like vibratory tumbling and straight-line
sanding are different they process the whole part during the burr
removal and leave behind a surface finish on the entire part while at
the same time removing burrs.
Timesaver sanding is a burr removal
that works like this. A wide horizontal conveyor belt rotates slowly
under a perpendicular positioned, fast moving, wide sanding belt. Sheet
metal is placed on the conveyor belt and is carried under the fast
moving sanding belt which sands one side of the sheet metal. The
sanding action removes burrs and leaves behind a straight line surface
finish. This is a very fast efficient process. See the animation above
for visual details.
Vibratory Tumbling is a process of
contact machining. An abrasive ceramic shape called media is placed
into the vibratory bowl. The parts with sharp burrs are placed into the
vibratory bowl along with the ceramic media. The vibratory is turned on
and the media and parts begin to vibrate and tumble in a circular fluid
motion. This vibrating abrasive action smooths away sharp edges making
the part safe to handle. The vibratory will not change part dimensions
or remove large burrs, it only wares away sharp edges. If there are any
large protruding burrs they should be targeted for removal before
vibratory tumbling begins. This is a slow process the vibratory burr
removal action is thorough but gentle.
The hand file and 1 inch belt sander
efficient at targeted burr removal, specifically on part edges. To
deburr with a hand file is slow and cumbersome while the 1 inch belt
sander is fast and efficient, each one has its special time and place
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Schriever was recently named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the eleventh year, recognizing the base’s commitment to community forestry.
The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs of cities across America.
“It’s amazing that we have garnered this designation for eleven years, considering funding, personnel challenges and droughts that we’ve experienced,” said Al Fernandez, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Interim conservation manager. “It’s a reflection of Team Schriever’s commitment to excellence in all we do. It’s also an incentive to continue and promote this aspect of our environmental conservation and protection work at Schriever that enhances quality of life through a sound urban and community forestry program. ”
Schriever met four conditions to qualify for this status. The base has a tree board, tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The award also recognizes that the base not only meets certain standards, it also acknowledges that trees promote a healthy community, moderate climate, conserve water, reduce heat and provide habitat for wildlife.
“A community, its elected officials and its citizens that provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks,” said John Rosenow, Arbor Day Foundation chief executive. “Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our cities and towns, and they also provide environmental and economical benefits. Cities that are recognized with a Tree City USA designation go to great lengths to plant and care for the community forest.”
Schriever will have a Tree City USA award presentation and tree planting ceremony during a celebration of Arbor and Earth Days at 10 a.m. April 21 at the Child Development Center.


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In 1830 the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, the first in England to link two major cities, was opened. Aurelien Tchouameni has decided to snub Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, according to RMC Sport. Remove from water. Squeeze excess water from shirt, but do not wring transfer area.
Transfer speculation involving Arsenal regularly features Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s name. The best type of vinegar for cleaning purposes is distilled white vinegar. To remove these deposits, use a small amount of vinegar and rinse with water. When it comes to keeping clean, nobody wants to do laundry on vacation, but a washer/dryer unit in your suite can make life with small kids a whole lot easier. They have a clear vision for channeling the city’s passion for Birmingham and turning that into something everyone can support and help grow into one of Birmingham’s greatest success stories. Could the pairing of two words invite more doubt about a city’s mettle?
1. Atlanta United brought the city’s first professional sports championship in more than two decades. However, they’re also prone to playing down to their competition, having tied CF Montreal and Atlanta within the past five games. The average half-life of a tweet is about 20 minutes, compared to five hours for Facebook posts, 20 hours for Instagram posts, 24 hours for LinkedIn posts and 20 days for YouTube videos. Be on the lookout for a salary history that shows little increase (usually means the person is too comfortable with average sales and probably not competitive enough). “We’re ready to move into this next phase of our history. Birmingham Legion FC played its first three seasons at UAB’s BBVA Field on University Boulevard, but the move downtown places the team in the center of the city. It’s a revolutionary move for a club that started from nothing four years ago.
Atlanta United FC is Atlanta’s Major League Soccer club. And it’s everything Birmingham Legion FC needs to grow into a club worthy of entry into Major League Soccer. With one of the most expensive rosters in Major League Soccer, jersey kids Atlanta will look for their first win of the season on their home field. The forthcoming tournament will be unique not only its location because. The location of each Atlanta hotel listed is shown on the detailed zoomable map. You can easily choose your hotel by location. A loan is offered even though it is obvious the victim can never make the payments. They make the value of your house (which has probably already dropped) go down. If you visited Disneyland’s Tomorrow land between 1957 and 1967, you might’ve seen Monsanto’s House of the Future.
Luiz Araujo and MLS record signing Thiago Almada will both be sidelined for the foreseeable future because of hamstring issues. Professional stained glass artists can look to new trends in modern art and the use of unexpected materials, like mirrors, to drive innovations in the stained glass of the future.
See if you can get your hands on your player’s signature! Tata Martino left after that season and the team replaced him with former Barcelona manager Frank de Boer, starting a revolving door that would see the team go through five managers in the last four years. For example, the concept of a massive bumper/grille, flowing around at the sides, may have originated at the Kaiser-Frazer studios in the late 1940s, while the Firearrow’s chrome exterior tailpipes were seen in almost the same place on Frank Spring’s Hudson Italia, the first of which was built in mid-1953. The running boards were a free option that could be ordered in place of the chrome gravel shields delivered with the car. Visit the Atlanta United FC fan store in Atlantic Station or online for team merchandise including jerseys, scarves, corn hole boards and even pet gear. LAFC’s progress from expansion team to Supporters’ Shield winner in two seasons most closely parallels the rise of Atlanta United, which won the MLS Cup in its second year.
Two main branches make up the Army: the operational branch and the institutional branch. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. Nashville SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions. Nashville played to the Under in seven of its last nine matches. On top of that, Nashville has yet to lose at home, winning four of its eight home matches. Nashville SC is coming in having won three of its last six games and losing just once in that span. United have played six matches away from home and lost three of them. In the last few years Milan has played in a few summer friendly matches in our area.
That said, Atlanta is sliding and hasn’t won since May 15; however, it ranks in the top five of MLS in pass percentage and out-possessed its opponent in the vast majority of its matches this season. And he leaves behind an LAFC team in transition, one whose roster includes – for now – stars such as Carlos Vela, Cristian Arango and Eduard Atuesta as well as five teenagers.
5. Participate in a chant or two and listen for the train horn whenever the Five Stripes score, then revel with your fellow United fans. The two temperatures are 180 degrees apart, again a multiple of 2. Meanwhile, though, in 1742, a Swedish astronomer named Anders Celsius came up with a less unwieldy system based on multiples of 10, in which there was a precisely 100 degree difference between the freezing and boiling temperatures of water at sea level. The surface of a curling sheet (aka the ice) is stippled with pebbles, tiny droplets of frozen water that allow the stone to coast over the ice, but there is still a significant amount of friction. Despite the short amount of time spent in the league, the team has already broken records, including the highest season ticket sales and total home attendance. Eat what you’re craving but in a small amount.
Sloan explains that it takes a long time for small changes to cause a larger shift in direction, and therefore, dealerships have plenty of time to adapt. Cut out a small picture of a person from a newspaper. Some sports activities can be accomplished by a single particular person whereas for some games, a team or a group of individuals is required. LAFC has struggled to build on a breakout season and it’s unclear whether it can get back on track under coach Bob Bradley, whose contract reportedly expires this year.
“We have a team that has a lot of really good pieces that we will build on. The Department of Education and the College Scholarship Service will take care of the rest by sending copies of your form to the institutions you have listed. On Friday, Birmingham Legion FC had a party at Protective for season ticket holders, and after Asiedu was finished turning my insides into Jello I had a chance to walk out onto the concourse and take in the stadium with its new soccer turf. It’s an amazing opportunity for a soccer club looking to take the next step. LAFC is one of eight MLS teams looking for a new manager although it’s unlikely many of the names linked to those other openings – former MLS Cup champion Jason Kreis, Philadelphia Union assistant Pat Noonan and one-time national team star Landon Donovan, manager of the second-tier San Diego Loyal, among others – are high on Thorrington’s list.
But pangolins rarely go looking for trouble, preferring to shuffle around on their hind legs, hunchbacked and pigeon-toed, sniffing out insect nests to excavate with their long, hard claws and vacuum out with their worm-like tongues. It’s that simple. Start selling the place out and the buzz will grow.
Atlanta United isn’t going to stop pushing, and it will have a big budget to replace the stars it might lose. Atlanta United (-105) vs. In Thursday’s second MLS match, Atlanta United (2 wins, 3 losses, 6 draws) visit Nashville SC (4-1-6) at Nissan Stadium. All indicators seem to say back Nashville despite the cost. Home field advantage has played a crucial role, and with Nashville having outshot its last three opponents, it’s hitting its stride.

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The Crown and the Crow
Elemental just released her previews from Otakuthon and I might be freaking out a little!
Uniforms both bought online, both wigs styled by myself, and I made my pair of wings and Kageyama’s crown (which lost its tip detail before this shoot D:) and cloak~ These were a lot of fun to wear at Otakuthon (minus trying to wander the crowds in those wings haha) and the reception was awesome! So much fun to run around as a volley-dork!
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Volleyball dorks adventure at Otakuthon: Kageyama is not impressed :)
I think that might be as good as it gets haha~ just finished styling my Hinata wig from Haikyuu!! I hope it’s okay but I think I’m pleased :)
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Tada! Finally remembered to post up my line-up for Otakuthon this weekend! Super excited for fun con weekend in Montreal~
Still totally unsure of what to bring for Sunday though :S What do you all think? :)
Can’t seem to get a good photo here, but finished my wings for my Hinata cosplay for Otakuthon next weekend~~
Throwback thursday to a year ago when my friend Megpie said we should do genderbends of Mario and Luigi for Dragon*Con and lo and behold! We didn’t manage any pictures of them from D*con, but fast forward to KW Tricon in January and we got to run around in a children’s museum and got photos with the amazing Elemental <3 Both shorts were made by me!
And much fun was had :)
It’s Throwback Thursday!
One of my favourite all time costumes is my mucha-inspired ‘Goddess’ Hikaru from Magic Knights Rayearth! Love this series to death!
Photos by Elemental
One day I will fix up the damage done by closet and wear this out again because Hikaru and MKR needs all the love~
It’s throwback thursday!
For my first comic book costume back in 2009 I decided to work with the most obnoxious yellow shiny fabric I could find and be in crazy bright colours and cosplay Jubilee from the X-Men for FanExpo! Entered the masquerade that year with a bunch of friends as various 90s X-Men and we won Best Comic~
Gosh I still love this costume so much!


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It's now spring 2021, and it's looking like we have made it through the worst of the Covid-19 crisis! The housing market in Puget Sound has been absolutely on fire over the last year, with a non-stop parade of bidding wars and record prices throughout the area. What factors led to this scenario in the middle of a global pandemic?
From our own experience, two factors seemed to create the market we have today.
1.Extremely low interest rates. As the pandemic began to shut down major portions of the economy, interest rates dropped in our area. These new, lower rates enticed would-be buyers to enter the market and take advantage of good deals.
2. Change in work routines. Many of our clients over the last year transitioned into a work-from-home role, which meant they no longer needed to live close to their places of work. Some companies have discussed continuing this routine for the foreseeable future, which has freed some workers to live further from the office. As such, homes all across the area became viable options for remote workers, leading to less barriers for buyers.
3. Low low low inventory. The number of homes for sale in 2020 was already quite low in many areas of King, Snohomish, and the influx of buyers pushed the market to its limits. This created an exceptionally competitive market, with a large number of our listings escalating far past the list price.
The market is always uncertain in real estate, so we will be watching for the changes that 2021 brings us! As always, give us a call for any real estate help you may need!
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05/04/2011 - Environmentalists trying to halt U.S. uranium projects are emphasizing the foreign ownership of mining companies.
A key issue: Companies that mine uranium and other hardrock minerals do not pay royalties to the U.S. government. Several companies that mine or are seeking permits to mine U.S. uranium are based in Canada.
Those companies are "able to take this uranium off of U.S. soil without paying taxpayer compensations," said Jane Danowitz, public lands director for the Pew Environment Group.
Read the full article Foes Highlight Companies' Foreign Ownership in Bids to Halt Uranium Mining on The New York Times' Web site.

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FINANCIAL constraints affecting the States could be one of the main barriers to delivering the island’s disability and inclusion strategy.
Disabled People news
GUERNSEY should invest in its own Wetwheels boat to add a bit of ‘magic’ into the lives of those with disabilities.
ISLANDERS have welcomed plans to expand an online access guide to feature 100 extra disabled-friendly venues.
DISABILITY legislation helps to change attitudes towards disabled people and ensures they can reach their full potential and play a part in society, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said.
A DEPUTY who parked in a space for disabled drivers was apologetic yesterday after he faced a barrage of criticism from islanders.
THE island is 20 years behind the UK when it comes to dealing with disability issues, according to one property owner.
SOME adults with disabilities will still be able to use The Croft respite centre into next year, Health and Social Services minister Hunter Adam has said.
‘WE STILL need answers’ was one carer’s opinion following a meeting last night about plans to alter respite care.
CALLS have been made to help disabled islanders play a more active role in sports as a lasting Paralympics legacy.
WHEELCHAIR users will soon be able to access States meetings.


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Aug. 20—Lexington, KY
The evening started out a little rough for Lillie Keenan at the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals. But by the night’s end, she had an 8-point lead over some of the top hunter riders in the country, most of them more than a decade her senior.
In tonight’s first round of the top 25, Keenan, 14, was the fourth rider on course with Madison, and they added a stride in the one-stride in-and-out of hedges at fences 9-10. But Keenan regrouped and came back with a top-scoring round aboard Chansonette Farm LLC’s C Coast Z, placing second only to Scott Stewart and Carlos Boy heading into the handy round. As the next-to-last rider in the handy round, she went all out, galloping around and slicing turns to lay down a trip that would be almost impossible to beat with a score of 410.
Watch Keenan’s handy round on C Coast Z.
Carlos Boy had won both the qualifying round yesterday and the classic round tonight, but when Stewart got back on him for the handy, “he lost it,” he said. The former grand prix jumper thought he was headed back into the Sheila C. Johnson Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for a jump-off. Although Stewart said he usually settles once he’s in the ring, he just didn’t tonight, playing a bit between the fences and not acting as rideable as he’d shown he could be in the earlier rounds. He finished fifth overall for owners Krista and Alexa Weisman.
Watch Carlos Boy’s handy round.
“His first round was great though,” said Stewart. “It was one of his best.”
Keenan, New York, N.Y., said she knew Stewart was well ahead of her, so she planned to give it her all in the handy. “I knew I really had to run in the hand gallop, and I trusted my horse to do it,” she said.
Stewart, Flemington, N.J., still took second with Fashion Farm’s Declaration, who had a hard gallop to the final fence as the crowd egged him on and launched huge over it.
“He saved my life at the last, because I thought for sure he was chipping,” said Stewart with a laugh.
Watch Declaration’s handy round.
Tammy Provost claimed the third spot with the 7-year-old Carlson, who’s usually competing in the small junior hunters with owner Alliy Moyer. “He’s very green for this, but he’s incredibly brave,” said Provost, Westfield, Ind. “And he’s all of maybe 15.2 [hands].”
Watch Carlson’s handy round.
Provost, 40, joked that she had to go off and be alone for 25 minutes to think about the course. “I’m famous for going off course, but I’ve never done it in a derby, thank goodness,” she said.
Keenan, who went home with the prize money of about $30,000, said she’s grateful for the ride on C Coast Z, as well as her other horses. “I couldn’t give him more credit,” she said. “He wanted to win here tonight, and he wanted me to win.”
She said that the crowd’s encouragement—whistles and yelling—inspired her to take a chance as she galloped at the final fence. “I heard the screaming and knew I had to give it my all,” she said.
It was just what her trainer Andre Dignelli had told her to do: to ride like Jen Alfano did when she won the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at Palm Beach (Fla.) this spring, to pick up a gallop and ride in looking like she wanted to win the class.
Patricia Griffith, who trains along with Dignelli at Heritage Farm, claimed fourth place aboard Sienna.
Watch her round on Sienna here.
The Farmyard Course
Stewart thought tonight’s courses—designed to look like a farmyard, with a shed, gates, fences, logs and straw bales—were just what they should be for this showcase class.
“It was cool that it looked like a farm, with horses jumping the hedges and going past the barn,” said judge Julie Winkel.
Judge Scott Hofstetter liked that there weren’t many rails falling. “It was an inviting course, and we didn’t have to judge a lot of rails coming down off flat cups,” he said. “It was nice to judge.”
An in-and-out of hedges at fences 9-10 rode long and caused quite a bit of trouble, making for some awkward fences. An outside line from fences 3 to 4 walked like it could be 10 or 11 but almost everyone rode it easily in 10.
“The longer lines walked pretty open, but I went off my eye,” said Keenan. “But the lines got easier. In one diagonal line I did one less stride than I planned. They walked longer than they rode.”
Praise and Kelley Farmer fell out of contention with three stops at the oxer at fence 8 in the handy round.
Crown Affair was on course to have a top finish for John French until he proved too strong after the hand gallop and knocked over the coop that came up afterwards.
Brunello and Liza Boyd were favored to be among the top finishers, but her bad luck began last night when she drew the first spot in the order of go. As the first rider over a complicated route, she jumped the wrong hedge in the classic round, taking a much higher option that wasn’t meant to be jumped.
Colleen Acosta on Posse and Maggie Boylan and Poetic also went off course in the classic round.
CR Haribo stopped at the second fence of the classic round with Hope Glynn.
Peter Pletcher was supposed to ride five mounts at Finals, but when he injured his back he had to stay in Magnolia, Texas to recover. Amateur Susie Baker had been planning to watch Pletcher campaign her Tell All in Lexington, but at the last minute decided to put her own saddle on the mare instead. She advanced to Round 2, finishing 14th overall and earning the award for the highest-placed amateur.
Watch Tell All’s classic round here.
Officials estimated that there were 900 spectators in tents, and there appeared to be at least several hundred in the stands.
Read about Carlos Boy’s win in the qualifying round last night.
Visit www.shownet.biz or www.equestrianlive.com for results.


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Whidbey Island Bank purchases North County Bank
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Financial Institutions closed North County Bank in Arlington, Sept. 24, citing inadequate capital and severe loan losses. Immediately following the closure, DFI named the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver of North County Bank.
The FDIC immediately entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Whidbey Island Bank headquartered in Oak Harbor, Wash. Whidbey Island Bank will assume a majority of the deposits and assets of North County Bank. A limited amount of the bank’s assets will be retained and certain brokered deposits will be paid out by the FDIC.
“North County Bank’s capital has been eroded by large loan losses associated with land development and construction lending,” Brad Williamson, Director of DFI’s Division of Banks explained. “The bank’s management was not able to raise capital to offset the significant loan losses. The bank is critically undercapitalized which requires today’s closure.”
“The failure of North County Bank is an unfortunate example of the difficulties our smaller financial institutions face during these economic times, particularly those heavily committed to commercial real estate land acquisition and construction lending,” DFI Director Scott Jarvis said. “We are very pleased that Whidbey Island, a Washington State-chartered bank with a strong balance sheet and a 50-year history of serving its communities, has acquired North County Bank.”
North County Bank, headquartered in Arlington, Wash. has four branches located in the cities of Arlington, Lake Stevens, Marysville and Everett. Whidbey Island Bank will acquire all the North County branches. All locations will reopen Monday as branches of Whidbey Island Bank.
Throughout the weekend and transition, North County Bank customers can access their funds by writing checks or using ATM or debit cards. Checks will continue to be processed. Loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual. Online services also will remain available.
As of June 30, 2010, North County Bank had total assets of $288,776,000 and total deposits of $276,081,000.
For more information about deposit insurance for Washington banks and credit unions, visit www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/deposits.htm. For details about FDIC coverage and requirements, visit www.fdic.gov or call toll-free 1.877.ASK.FDIC.
DFI also offers answers to frequently asked questions for bank business loan customers in turbulent times at http://dfi.wa.gov/banks/business-loan-faqs.htm.


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PHILADELPHIA (Reuters Life!) - Got 48 hours to spend in Philadelphia? With the presidential election just days away Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors enjoy the historic sites in the City of Brotherly Love.
6 p.m. - For a pre-dinner beer or two, check out the Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant in Center City. It’s one of a number of independent local breweries that is helping to restore Philadelphia’s reputation as a center for craft beer making.
8 p.m. - The Tin Angel, a cozy second-floor live-music venue near the busy corner of Second and Market Streets, regularly hosts nationally known artists. Past acts have included Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Richie Havens. It’s joined with the Serrano restaurant.
10 a.m. - Time to see the sights. The Liberty Bell is Philadelphia’s most famous historic landmark. The cracked bell was rung on July 8, 1776 to summon the people of Philadelphia to a reading of the newly written Declaration of Independence. It’s in a special pavilion on Independence Mall, the center of Philadelphia’s historic area.
11 a.m. - Independence Hall. Within walking distance of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall was where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. It contains reconstructed rooms where the “founding fathers” including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison argued and labored to create the documents that laid the groundwork for the United States, and its independence from England. The National Park Service provides free tours on a first-come-first-served basis.
12 noon - Congress Hall, next to Independence Hall, was built in 1787-89 as a court house and became the meeting place of the fledgling U.S. Congress from 1790-1800. It also housed the presidential inaugurations of George Washington and John Adams.
1 p.m. - Reading Terminal Market. It is a bustling city-center food emporium where you can buy anything from bagels to brisket to bananas, as well as prepared food from many nations. Grab lunch in the no-frills food court and watch the world go by.
2 p.m. - National Constitution Center, housing a permanent exhibition on the U.S. Constitution, is at the opposite end of Independence Mall from Independence Hall, and an easy walk of about 10 minutes. It includes a multimedia theater called “Freedom Rising”, tracing the origins of the Constitution. Visitors can also walk among life-sized bronze statues of 42 men - 39 delegates who signed the Constitution and three who dissented.
3 p.m. - Franklin Court: the site of the house where Philadelphia’s most famous son, Benjamin Franklin, lived while serving in the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, and where he died in 1790. It commemorates the life of the statesman, politician and inventor with an 18th century printing office and a postal museum.
4 p.m. - The Schuylkill River. Take a stroll behind the Art Museum and watch the boating crews working out along the river where the 19th century painter Thomas Eakins depicted some of his most famous scenes.
6 p.m. - Take a walking tour of the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia’s main classical music concert hall beneath its distinctive glass roof on Avenue of the Arts near City Hall. A few blocks away, on the elegant Rittenhouse Square, it’s worth looking into the ornate lobby of the Curtis Institute of Music where some of the world’s most talented young musicians are trained. Students sometimes give free concerts.
7 p.m. - Dinner time. Choices in a famously foody city include:
— Pod: a futuristic restaurant on University of Pennsylvania campus in West Philadelphia. You may be able to choose your own “pod” (alcove) or eat in the main restaurant serving “contemporary pan-Asian cuisine”
— Le Bec Fin: venerable, elaborate, expensive French restaurant that is consistently near the top of the ratings in Philadelphia restaurant guides.
— Maggiano’s Little Italy: a chain that produces high-quality Italian family cooking in prodigious quantities for large groups in bustling restaurants.
9 p.m. - Head to Warmdaddy’s, a renowned blues club and restaurant that has recently moved from its Front Street location to a new space on Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street. Taste the southern cooking while listening to a selection of blues and soul.
10 a.m. - For brunch try the Marathon Grill, a popular deli/coffee shop chain with five locations in central and west Philadelphia. It serves eggs, sandwiches, salads and a range of brunch fare.
11 a.m. - Mural Arts Program: With almost 3,000 of the wall paintings throughout the city, Philadelphia is known as the world capital of murals. They range from naturalistic depictions of neighborhood residents to portraits of historic figures and complex allegories of urban life. Tours are available through the Mural Arts Program, which is celebrating is 25th anniversary in 2008.
1 p.m. - Time to try another icon of Philly culture, the cheesesteak. Philadelphia’s most famous culinary offering consists of a torpedo roll filled with shredded beef and melted cheese. It is served by many long-established restaurants that all claim to make the authentic steak. They include Geno’s in South Philadelphia which has drawn national attention, and some criticism, for its sign instructing customers to speak English when ordering.
2 p.m. - Take a tour of City Hall. This national historic landmark is the world’s tallest masonry building, and with almost 700 rooms, the largest municipal building in America.
Its ornate style, dating from 1871, stands out from the bland modern office buildings and hotels that surround it at the very heart of the city. With its statue of William Penn on top, it was the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1985 when a nearby skyscraper broke a gentleman’s agreement that no building in the city should be higher than Billy Penn’s hat.
3 p.m. - Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of America’s largest art museums, it contains some 225,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, textiles and metalwork. From the top of the front steps you can look out over Benjamin Franklin Parkway with City Hall at the other end.
Visitors can, and frequently do, do the famous Rocky run up the Art Museum steps and pay homage at the bottom to the statue of the boxer played by Sylvester Stallone.


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Florida’s Highest Court is Under Political Attack
Three of Florida’s Supreme Court justices are up for merit retention, but out-of-state lobbyists and extreme political interests are working to oust the judges for political control of our courts. If successful, it would mean MONEY and POWER will influence our courts, rather than impartial understanding of the law. This un-American attack must be stopped! Merit retention, or voting to retain a judge based on his or her competent performance, has been part of the Florida judicial system since 1976. It calls for voters to make a simple “yes” or “no” decision to retain a judge at the appellate level, including the Florida Supreme Court. These are routine and normally attract little attention because the court is well-respected and has operated without scandal for decades. But something new is brewing this year. In an unprecedented political assault on our state’s highest court, an extreme arm of the Republican Party of Florida (and outside extremist conservative groups) is pushing to oust three highly-respected Florida Supreme Court justices…simply because they are not happy with a few of the decisions the judges have handed down. Spearheading this unethical grab for control of the courts is the group “Americans for Prosperity.” AFP was founded by the now-infamous billionaire brothers, Charles and David Koch, who have already successfully influenced the courts in Texas. Persuading voters to remove the three justices on the November ballot would enable Governor Scott to appoint the replacements and stack the court. This is the most serious attempt to compromise the Supreme Court’s independence since the corruption scandals of the early 1970s that resulted in the resignations of two justices and a reprimand of another. Most importantly, this should concern ALL Florida voters, regardless of political views. The main purpose of judges in our nation’s court system is to rely on interpretations of the laws of the land. For that reason, it is illegal for Florida Supreme Court Justices to affiliate with any political party. That is what makes this power-grab such a threat to the legal rights of all Floridians. In fact, one of the justices, Peggy Quince, was supported by former governor, Jeb Bush, a Republican. Floridians should refuse to be intimidated by this attempt to politicize the state’s highest court, and we should retain Justices Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince. The justices are not running against each other, and they are not on the ballot because they did something wrong. Chief Justice Lewis founded Justice Teaching, which has placed thousands of lawyers and judges in public schools to educate students in civic and legal issues. He has also won numerous awards for his work promoting diversity and court access to persons with disabilities. Justice Pariente works to improve the handling of cases involving families and children, and she was inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame in 2008. Justice Quince was appointed to the court by both Lawton Chiles (a Democrat) and Governor-elect, Jeb Bush (a Republican), in 1998. She spent more than a decade in the State Attorney General’s office, gaining extensive experience handling death penalty cases. The reality is Republicans have been unhappy with the court because it has served as an important check on the heavy handedness by Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature. Scott overstepped his authority last year by signing an executive order seizing control of the state rule-making process. Without checks and balances in all branches of government, we will hand the legal power over many to just a few. That is not what Florida or America stands for. On the merit retention questions for Florida Supreme Court Justices R. Fred Lewis, Barbara J. Pariente and Peggy A. Quince, vote yes and protect our civil justice system!


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This week, we're throwing it back to About Town's 4th issue from February 2006! Were you at the Denim & Diamonds Ball?
The Denim and Diamonds Ball Kick Off Party was held at the home of Mallie and George Lynn in Lockerbie . Guests enjoyed a fabulous martini bar with three kinds of martinis with heart olive picks , fabulous decorations and striking flower arrangements. Catering was provided by Surin and Roly Poly and music was a mix of of oldies but goodies by George Lynn, followed by late night piano music by Atkins Roberts. More funds were raised than ever before.


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I’ve been watching a reboot of Speed Racer: The Next Generation. It’s actually pretty good, and that’s because the producers respected the source material, and the fans. There’s enough there for those who have seen the original series and those who haven’t.
The adventures are at a school for racers, headed by Sprital, from the original series. Speed and X are the Speed Racer I’s sons. Speed I evidently disappeared, much like Racer X in the original series. Also from the original is Chim-Chim, the money, though he’s a robot monkey now, created by a Speed Racer fan boy. There’s a bit of spec-fiction with the virtual race track, where all kinds of dangers can pop up while the cars are going around the track, including a track-eating computer virus!
As a big nod, the final scene of Speed getting out the Mach 5 is immortalized in a statue at the school.
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Florida Business Succession Planning Lawyers
You may have spent decades building a business to support your family and create a lasting legacy, but all private business owners eventually face a tough decision: either transition ownership and control to the next familial generation, or sell the interest in the company outright. Silverman Schermer has guided numerous family businesses through this complicated and emotional process, and understands the nuances involved in navigating the collision of business and family interests.
Each succession plan is unique and requires creativity, and an understanding of the unique needs of both the business and family. Silverman Schermer has a long history of designing successful succession plans by being proactive and anticipating potential risks and concerns before the arise.When clients decide to sell, our experienced lawyers work with the owners, executives, advisors, accountants and investments bankers as a team to achieve the best results.
When our clients elect to transition ownership to the next generation of family, we provide both the pragmatic legal advice and emotional support that is required for a successful transition.Our succession planning frequently incorporates restructuring of voting rights to allow business decisions to be made by family members that are active in the business, without creating unintended disparities in wealth and other inequities that can disrupt family harmony.
Taking Into Account Your Objectives and Wishes in Designing the Best Possible Plan
Whether our clients want to transition their business to heirs or transfer their interest to a partner or buyer, a well-structured business plan can ensure that the businesses next chapter is in line with the client’s wishes. Even a small business may have a variety of stakeholders, including partners, long-time employees and, of course, family members. Exiting a business for whatever reason requires careful thought and the advice and counsel of a qualified, experienced business attorney. Silverman Schermer takes care to analyze all facets of the business and the client's needs and goals, then crafts a corporate succession plan unique to each client to ensure its objectives are met.
Strategies That Work
Coming up with the best strategy depends on your individual circumstances, needs, and what kind of legacy you want to leave behind. Ways to exit your business may include:
- Selling the Business: If you have a business partner, you may wish to sell your share to him or her. Many owners with a partner or co-owner have agreements in which the remaining partner will purchase the business interest from the next of kin. A buy-sell agreement between partners provides assurance that the beneficiary will be properly compensated. One of the most common ways to provide compensation is by requiring life insurance in the plan, which will ensure that funds are available. If you don’t have a business partner or an interested successor, you may also choose to sell the business to an outside party. If your business is successful and turn-key, this may be relatively easy. However, in many cases the owner is the brand or the key employee, which will make selling the business more challenging.
- Sales and Gifts to Family Members: Keeping a business “all in the family” implicates family dynamics that, in a business setting, occasionally give rise to disagreement and conflict. Silverman Schermer is experienced in exploring creative options that simultaneously achieve business continuity objectives while maintaining family harmony. These may include gifting or selling all or part of a business to relatives or trusts that can maximize long term tax planning benefits together with successful business succession strategies.
- Winding Down the Business: Occasionally the appropriate course of action is to wind down the business altogether. Closing operations is nuanced and can be complicated, particularly in a partnership family enterprise. Careful and contemplative planning in advance is key to effectuating smooth resolution. Silverman Schermer can assist in developing a termination plan, including filing dissolution documents, canceling registrations, licenses and business names, resolving outstanding financial obligations, submitting final tax returns and undertaking all aspects of properly winding down the operation.
Find the Exit Strategy that Works for You, Your Business and Your Heirs
You’ve spent a long time building your business – make sure you take the time to ensure a sound business succession plan is in place. Call us at 954-314-4000 or contact us online to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and goals.

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WWE aired its first documentary beyond the world of sports-entertainment as “HEAVEN” on the WWE Network today at 10 a.m. ET and can also be watched on-demand.
Stephanie McMahon presented the introduction to the documentary and it was narrated by WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix.
The synopsis for the documentary reads like, “HEAVEN tells the story of a trailblazing high school wrestler named Heaven Fitch. In 2020, as a junior, Fitch became the first female athlete to win a boy’s state wrestling championship in North Carolina, claiming the top spot in the 106-pound weight class. The film documents her inspiring journey up the ranks and the challenges she faced along the way, from proving doubters wrong to defying the odds and making history.”
WWE has also released the full documentary on their YouTube channel, which you can watch here:


Pattern recognition-- Applications and methods International Conference, ICPRAM 2012 Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, February 6-8, 2012, Revised selected papers /
This edited book includes extended and revised versions of a set of selected papers from the First International Conference on Pattern Recognition (ICPRAM 2012), held in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, from 6 to 8 February, 2012, sponsored by the Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information C...
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Welcome to The Kidderminster Camera Club
The Kidderminster Camera Club has been holding it’s Monday meetings since 1906
Owing to the Coronavirus situation all club meetings are suspended until further notice.
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September to July
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New members are always very welcome. Do come and visit us, you’ll be among a very friendly, and slightly barmy, bunch of photo enthusiasts.
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