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Last March, before the ObamaCare health legislation passed the Democratic Congress, we heard one of the most shocking statements ever made by a high-ranking federal official. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told an audience, “We have to pass the health care bill to find out what’s in it.”
It’s hard to think of anything that could have been more appalling and frightening to the American people. Remember, this bill came to more than 2,400 pages and 400,000 words. It will transform one-sixth of the U.S. economy and personally affect every American. It will create more than 100 new federal agencies and impose massive taxation on the productive members of our society. It is one of the most far-reaching and nation-changing laws in our history. And Nancy Pelosi’s attitude was, “Trust us.”
The American people are now learning more about ObamaCare and they don’t like what they see. The Democrats who wrote the bill behind closed doors and strong-armed it through Congress had to bribe their own members with special breaks to vote for it — the “Cornhusker Kickback,” the “Louisiana Purchase” and similar cash for cloture deals. All Republicans voted no. They knew this was a terrible bill that would spawn vast and damaging consequences for our economy.
As of now, most Americans want the whole thing repealed. President Obama boasted that people would like the new law once they got to know it. Instead, just the opposite has happened. The more people know about it, the less they like it — with good reason.
I want to focus on one of the problems, a tax provision that will have an extremely negative impact on small business. Like much of the ObamaCare bill, it has nothing to do with health care but rather with putting our economy under stringent federal control.
We know that small business is the backbone of our economy and creates about 80 percent of all new jobs. With the persistently high unemployment rate, we’re all counting on small businesses to put folks back to work. But thanks to ObamaCare, small companies will soon face a huge new burden when it comes to the use of IRS Form 1099, making it much less likely that they will pick up the hiring slack.
Right now, these tax forms are issued in a few limited situations, such as when paying outside consultants and freelancers. But with little discussion, the Democrats sneaked in a provision to the Tax Code’s Section 6041 that will force companies to file 1099s on business-to-business transactions beginning in 2012. This costly new requirement will create an avalanche of paperwork demanded by the IRS. Congress hopes to raise $17 billion through this new mandate because it knows ObamaCare will cost much more than advertised.
A Cato Institute breakdown of the law says businesses will have to issue 1099s whenever they do more than $600 of business with another entity in a year. In a $14 trillion economy, that’s a lot of transactions. The changes will force millions of businesses to issue hundreds of millions, or perhaps billions, of additional IRS Form 1099s. A typical company could have to file more than 200 every year.
When a small business buys a used car, it will have to gather information on the seller, including a Taxpayer Identification Number, and mail 1099s to the seller and the IRS. The seller will do the same. If the vendor does not supply you with a TIN, you are obligated to withhold taxes on your payments.
When a small-shop owner pays her rent, she will have to send a 1099 to the landlord and the IRS, complete with the TINs. Buy a new set of tools, issue another one. It cuts across the entire business spectrum — software, office supplies, airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, gas for a truck, janitorial services and so on. A Laundromat owner who buys soap each week from a local distributor will have to send the supplier a 1099 at the end of the year tallying up the purchases.
This will pose a huge administrative burden even for businesses with computerized record keeping. For the millions of small businesses that still do bookkeeping by hand, the cost in both time and money will be devastating, adding to their already-unmanageable federal paperwork burdens. The potential for mistakes, mismatches and lost forms is tremendous, and with errors would come audits and penalties. No wonder the IRS is hiring 16,000 new agents to police the health care bill.
Private transactions are the core of a market economy. Now the Obama Democrats are imposing a vast web of red tape on billions of these growth-generating private exchanges. And for what? To squeeze even more money out of the business community so our spendthrift Congress can fully fund ObamaCare, which the nation clearly doesn’t want.
Rep. Andre Cushing, R-Hampden, is the ranking Republican on the Legislature’s Labor Committee.


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Thursday, 24 September 2015
A couple of decent September days with temperatures around average for late September and no rain.
I decided it was time for a change around in the greenhouse. Our tomato plants were taking up an awful lot of space for the amount of tomatoes that were left on the plants. The tomatoes were removed and will be ripened elsewhere, perhaps in the summerhouse.
This year we are trying something new in an attempt to have some winter salad crops. Rather than the greenhouse be left empty or worse still filled with “stuff” we can’t be bothered to clear away before winter sets in we’re trying our luck with some growbeds.
Three of these beds have been set up down one side of the greenhouse. They’re pretty big and take a large amount of compost to fill them up. Each one so far has the contents of two extra large growbags emptied into it. These were used through summer for our tomato plants so I’m going to add some fish, blood and bone before topping them up with some extra compost.
All we need to decide then is what crops to try in them.
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Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, spoke back to Financial institution for Global Settlements (BIS) Leader Agustín Carsten’s sharp grievance of cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
What Came about: In an interview with Bloomberg, Carsten mentioned that fiat currencies “received the fight” towards cryptocurrencies and that “generation doesn’t make for depended on cash.”
Zhao spoke back to the grievance via announcing that “It is not a fight. Era does not struggle with someone. You employ it if you happen to like, and do not use it if you do not find it irresistible. That is all.”
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Why It Issues: Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Virtual, mentioned that during the last decade, many fiat currencies have depreciated via greater than 50%. “I feel Carstens has held a cussed view that simply doesn’t cling as much as the info,” he mentioned.
Novogratz added, “Bitcoin BTC/USD and Ethereum ETH/USD have preferred a ton,” commanding the believe of over “200 million folks.”
Value Motion: On the time of writing, BTC was once buying and selling at $24,484 up 1.70%, and ETH at $1,669, up $1.68% within the ultimate 24 hours, in line with Benzinga Professional.
Learn Subsequent: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide After Blended Fed Mins: Analyst Says China Would possibly not ‘Gasoline Coming Cycle’
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Everyone of us has something we want to accomplish as an ultimate goal within our riding. We all have a favorite place and type of riding. For me, this trip was about heading to Virgin, Utah and then a quick dash over to California to ride some trails.With a foot of snow falling and one of my best friends leaving for two months to ride his bike across Australia and New Zealand, I knew it was time for me to take a trip. I have always wanted to ride in California, so I started putting together spots to ride along the way. Kali Protectives needed some photos for an AD they were putting together, so the first stop was Grand Junction, Colorado. From there it was off to Virgin, Utah to ride with Wil White and Lear Miller. Virgin is my favorite place to ride, and riding narrow ridges and big hits is my favorite kind of riding. After Virgin, it was off to Cali to ride some trails with some friends, new and old.
Riding in Junction was a typical weekend there. Sleeping on the floor of a bike shop, dirt jumping, shooting pictures, and riding trail. It was a great couple of days. We got some amazing shots, that will hopefully be gracing the pages of Decline very soon. The theme of this trip was driving, it seemed to never stop.
When I was driving south on I-15, I saw nothing but snow, when I finally pulled into the site, mud was everywhere. I was a bit nervous we wouldn't be able to ride. The new site was definitely covered in snow as were some of the other areas we wanted to ride, but the old site was drying out quickly and we were able to ride and build fairly easily. Virgin
! Virgin is a pretty gnarly place. So much of mountain bike history can be seen. Lines are everywhere, lines that have changed the sport, the Bender Sender, Dunne and Bourdo's massive step down, and lines from every single NWD film. It was a very humbling, yet motivating trip for me. While we didn't get to hit everything we wanted to, I now have motivation and goals for the next trip there. Meeting up with Wil White and Lear Miller was a perfect combination of riders. Wil is a previous Rampage competitor that hits things a little slower yet poppier than most, Lear definitely has the racer style and hits things faster and stylish, and I like hitting big lines with speed.
Watching the Disorder videos and even watching Rampage in person could never prepare you for riding the lines here. It is one thing to build a jump or drop in Virgin, but to connect it into a top to bottom ridge line is another. Riding the ridges is extremely difficult and takes a special kind of rider. It takes a ton of memorization and knowledge to be able to properly complete a run as speeds vary dramatically throughout the run, and preparing to hit several big drops, hips, and step downs in one run is tough. We saw several riders at the site while we were there. There were even a few riders who rolled up, hopped out of their trucks, hiked around and pretty much packed up and headed home. Some riders were hitting some good sized hits, but hitting them as one hit wonders. Watching Wil roll a top to bottom quickly showed why he was invited to the 2010 Rampage. I learned a ton from him this trip and hope to be able to compete in the next Rampage.
Wil and I both had lines we wanted to build and hit, Wil wanted to face some demons on a drop he had previously hit.
While he showed me around, we saw a ton of lines and a few that I will be hitting over the next few months. Seeing Bender's World Record drop was amazing, it truly shows how he pushed the sport. While some guys give him a hard time, he has single-handedly progressed the sport more than basically anyone. Walking to the edge of his drop, I could not imagine what he was thinking, but after hitting some lines, I can see how he had the confidence to send it. I finally found a hipped ravine gap that I knew I wanted to dial in. Vanderham hit this line in Disorder 6. It was a sick line, unfortunately I missed my packed part of the landing and dug into the soft dirt and immediately was flipped over my bars. I was ok, but not able to hit it again before I had to head to Cali. Wil stomped his line. We will be back soon to hit some new, bigger lines.
From Virgin, I headed to LA. A long time friend of mine had been outta the loop for nearly a year taking care of his ill mother. When he got home, he decided he needed to take a trip, Scott had already ridden his bike across North America to raise money for a disease. This trip was going to be a personal one, he headed to Australia on Jan 22 to ride his bike across both Australia and New Zealand. I wanted to make sure to see him before he left. We headed down to Santa Barbara to ride with a friend of his and one of my sponsors, Erik from VP Components. We did a few rides, one a 40 miler which blew me up, but provided some amazing views and awesome descents. After a few days in Santa Barbara, we were back to LA and up to Laguna. We went and rode the San Juan trail where we crossed paths with John Tomac and had an amazing ride! It was a great way to send Scott off on his next adventure and gave me my first taste of California riding. My ultimate goal was to hit up Aptos and the surrounding area, but it turned out not to be in the cards, so I headed further south to meet up with James Visser and again with Wil to check out their local offerings.San Diego
: I cruised up to James' house quite early in the morning so we could hit up his private DH track for some filming then over to Danny's front yard for some dirt jumping in the trees. That was an amazing day! The trail and Danny's are all about flow, no need to bust out huge banger tricks, just flow and pump. After the amazing day riding with James, I headed to Wil's to crash on his couch and check out my last day of riding. Wil and I woke up early and headed to some of his DH trails and his dirt jumps in El Cajon. They were so nice. I wish I had filmed on this final day with Wil, but we were having too much fun. We finished up the trip with a 25 minute DH run filled with technical rocks, high speed drifts, and a couple of hucks which involved me hitting a 12 foot drop to flat by simply missing the tranny.
As with all good things, they unfortunately must come to an end. This trip was definitely one for the record books. I got to ride some new spots, with some new people, send some new lines, and come home healthy, strong, motivated and excited about my new goals. When it was all said and done, I drove home. Basically made the 20 hour drive straight through the night by myself (aside from my dog Pollux) in 23 hours with just a hint of sleep in the middle of Utah.
Total miles driven over the course of 10 days? 3241!
Minutes of film? 172
Miles ridden on the trail bike with a single ring in front? 93
Feet of climbing? 7,200
Road Tripping? Priceless!
This trip would not have been possible without a supportive girlfriend, good friends, and the support of my sponsors. A special thanks to Eric at VP components for everything, especially playing tour guide to a bunch of outta towners.
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Fig. 1-4: NOAA/CPC December 2023 temperature and precipitation probability outlook compared with the Climate Impact Company anomaly forecast.
Discussion: NOAA updates their long-lead probability climate forecasts valid through next year. The December 2023 outlook favors warmth in the East and wet weather in the central Plains and Southeast U.S. (Fig. 1 and 3). Comparing NOAA with CIC indicates similarities with warmth in the East and storminess Central/Southeast States although the CIC Northwest U.S. forecast is colder (Fig. 2 and 4).
The NOAA meteorological winter 2023-24 outlook remains warm across the Northern U.S. while the precipitation forecast is wet across the southern half of the U.S. (Fig. 5 and 7). The CIC outlook stays cold in the West and warm in the East and also indicates a vigorous storm track affecting much of the U.S. (Fig. 6 and 8).
Fig. 5-8: NOAA/CPC DEC/JAN/FEB 2023-24 temperature and precipitation probability outlook compared with the Climate Impact Company anomaly forecast.
The NOAA seasonal drought outlook indicates erosion (not a complete ending) of Southern U.S. drought from Texas to the Tennessee Valley (Fig. 9). The Arizona/New Mexico drought continues. Additionally, the Midwest U.S. drought centered on Iowa is forecast to remain through winter 2023-24.
Next summer looks hot (again)! NOAA and CIC are most agreeable to excessive heat risk for meteorological summer 2024 in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. region (Fig. 10-11).
Fig. 9: NOAA/CPC seasonal drought outlook valid through winter 2023-24.
Fig. 10-11: NOAA/CPC JUN/JUL/AUG 2024 temperature and precipitation probability outlook compared with the Climate Impact Company anomaly forecast.

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Mountain bikers gear up as Red Bull 5000 Down hits Whistler Mountain Bike Park in British Columbia, Canada, on September 11 and 12.
Red Bull 5000 Down is a mass-start downhill mountain bike race where the international and local elite need to sustain constant mental and physical effort to maintain control during the intense bar-to-bar racing descent. Over the course of two days, over 250 men and women will battle side-by-side, dealing with fatigue and navigating through muddy and wet dirt trails riddled with jumps, stunts, drops and root-strewn terrain.
The event formerly known as Red Bull Exodus, now in its second year, will feature the greatest North American and European riders, including Stevie Smith, who recently took silver at the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships, MX1 National Pro Dusty Klatt, and world champion siblings Rachel and Gee Atherton, the latter sealing his latest UCI world crown in New York two weeks ago.
With new features on the lower half of the course, the competitors will navigate through the elements of a challenging course in hopes of crossing the finish line first. Starting at the Peak of Whistler Mountain, the riders will traverse a similar course to 2009 but will experience a new path as they will go down the Expressway, the upper section of Angry Pirate, World Cup single track, Ho Chi Min, Heart of Darkness, Canadian Open traverse to the finish into the skier’s plaza.


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Finally. Nine years after what can be described as a disastrous marriage, Time Warner Thursday began divorce proceedings from AOL.
Time Warner said it will rid itself of the beleaguered company by year's end. The spin-off will render AOL as an independent, publicly traded company.
"We believe that a separation will be the best outcome for both Time Warner and AOL," said Jeff Bewkes, Time Warner's chairman and CEO. "The separation will be another critical step in the reshaping of Time Warner that we started at the beginning of last year, enabling us to focus to an even greater degree on our core content businesses."
Here are the terms of the deal: Currently, Time Warner owns 95 percent of AOL while Google holds the remaining 5 percent. As part of an earlier agreement, Time Warner said it expects to purchase Google's 5 percent stake in AOL in the third quarter of 2009. After repurchasing this stake, Time Warner will own 100 percent of AOL. Once the proposed separation is completed, Time Warner shareholders will own all of the outstanding interests in AOL.
AOL will be overseen by Tim Armstrong, Google's former senior vice president, who was named chairman and CEO of AOL, LLC, Time Warner Inc., on March 12.
Wall Street was shocked when the companies announced the $182 billion deal in 2000, in what was called the biggest merger in history at the time, creating a media powerhouse that was then valued at $350 billion. How did it make sense that AOL, once a little upstart from Virginia, would buy Time Warner, the venerable media conglomerate? The thinking was that AOL, the No.1 ISP at the time, could successfully exploit Time Warner's vast media properties, turning the newly formed company into a content king.
The megamedia company was run by Steve Case, AOL's co-founder, chairman and CEO. Case was later forced out by the company in January 2003 after Time Warner got hammered in the stock market, caught in the burst of the Internet bubble and plagued by an accounting scandal. Wary of the Internet market in general, and Time Warner in particular, investors pulled out their shares and by 2002, the company's stock plummeted 70 percent.
The companies never managed to reach what they touted as terrific synergistic opportunities.
Hindsight, as they say, is everything. In 2005, Case penned an article for The Washington Post, titled "It's Time to Take It Apart," outlining his thoughts on the merger and suggesting that the companies be split up.
"Although I played a key role in bringing AOL and Time Warner together six years ago, it's now my view that it would be best to 'undo' the merger by splitting Time Warner into several independent companies and allowing AOL to set off on its own path," Case wrote. "By early 2004, it was clear that Time Warner had to 'integrate or liberate:' make the divisions work together or set them free on separate paths to pursue their own opportunities."


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Planning Reforms to Aboriginal Lands
State Environmental Planning Policy Aboriginal Lands commenced on 6th February 2019. ADW Johnson is proud to have been part of the team that pushed for planning reforms that will now see greater consideration of Aboriginal lands and draws a link between the Objects and Intents of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 into the planning system .
The Policy is about empowering Aboriginal people and introduces a Delivery Framework Model, to assist Local Aboriginal Land Councils in the attainment of economic goals whilst also respecting cultural sites and landscapes as well as environmental values. ADW Johnson looks forward to further assisting Aboriginal organisations to achieve the best outcomes for their land.

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A Silver Alert has been cancelled for a 90-year-old man missing out of Trumbull.
Officials said Anthony Tusla was believed to be driving a 2010 brown Ford Explorer but was later located on June 11.
Police said he is 5-foot-9 and weighs 145 pounds.
Tusla was last seen wearing a blue short sleeve plaid shirt, navy blue pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information on Tusla's whereabouts is asked to contact police at 203-261-3665.


Americans enjoy the rural lifestyle but are limited to the opportunities in small towns. Young people who grow up in rural towns often move away for higher education. People who stay in rural towns struggle to earn the income required to purchase a home in their town. Croswell, a rural city in Michigan, is experiencing this issue. Homeownership for individuals raised and employed in Croswell is not affordable. Government programs such as Section 515 and MSHDA are ending or full of restrictions. This has resulted in a need for affordable housing. Low square footage, free-standing dwellings are a take on the single-family home that offers an alternative to multi-family housing projects and manufactured homes. A reduction on the single-family home typology allows for lower initial cost than typical homes and more energy efficiency over time. These homes could serve as an appropriate solution to the emerging affordable rural housing problem.
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I feel sick. I feel angry. I’m having a hard time actually putting down on paper how awful I feel, and how numb I feel to it all.
Missed Connections – June 10th 2016
Sometimes, life is a struggle and there’s really no denying that. Maybe you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning, or if you’re me it just seems impossible to imagine the moment you have to turn the water off in the shower. We don’t always have good days. Some days are tough.

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A Year of Weddings: Twelve Love Stories
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Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at a year of weddings . . .
A January Bride
Madeleine Houser’s pen-pal friendship with a lonely widower has taken an unexpected turn.
A February Bride
Allie left the love of her life at the altar—to save him from her family curse.
A March Bride
Susanna found her prince, and happily ever after is just around the corner. But first, they must pass one final test.
An April Bride
Weeks away from the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between faith in their past love or a very different future than either imagined.
A May Bride
Ellie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she's forgotten the most important part.
A June Bride
The reality show ended with an engagement, so why doesn’t this feel like the fairy tale Wynne thought it would be?
A July Bride
In a moment of total panic, Brendan left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back?
An August Bride
As far as Kelsey Wilcox is concerned, her last cowboy was the last cowboy.
A September Bride
Annie is ready to call this new town home, but one handsome policeman is ready to stand in her way . . . even if it means walking her down the aisle.
An October Bride
What if the only way to make your father’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams?
A November Bride
Can a decades-long friendship marred by romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after for Sadie and Erik?
A December Bride
What started as a whim turned into an accidental—and very public—engagement in Chapel Springs this holiday season.Read Less
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- About the Contributor(s) Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including A December Bride and The Convenient...
Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest. To learn more about Denise, visit her website DeniseHunterBooks.com; Facebook: AuthorDeniseHunter; Twitter: @DeniseAHunter; Instagram: deniseahunter.
Deborah Raney’s first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title and launched her writing career after twenty happy years as a stay-at-home mom. Deb now has more than two dozen published novels. She and her husband, Ken Raney, recently traded small-town life––the setting of many of Deb's novels––for life in the (relatively) big city of Wichita, Kansas. They love traveling to visit four children and five small grandchildren who all live much too far away. Visit Deb on the web at www.deborahraney.com. Twitter: @authordebraney
Betsy St. Amant lives in Louisiana and has a heart for sharing the amazing news of God's grace through her novels. A freelance journalist, Betsy is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. When she’s not reading, writing, or singing along to a Disney soundtrack with her young daughter, Betsy enjoys inspirational speaking and teaching on the craft of writing. Visit her website at www.betsystamant.com Facebook: BetsySt.Amant Twitter: @betsystamant.
Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower. Visit her online at RachelHauck.com; Facebook: RachelHauck; Twitter: @RachelHauck; Instagram: @rachelhauck.
Lenora Worth is a New York Times best-selling author and three-time finalist for the Carol Award. Her other awards include the Affaire de Coeur’s Best Inspirational novel and Romantic Time’s Best Love Inspired. She has written over fifty books, and millions of her books are in print. Married for 38 years, she and her husband Don have two grown children.
As a little girl in California, Meg Moseley used to pretend she was a novelist while she pounded the keys of her grandmother’s typewriter. Now the author of A Stillness of Chimes, Gone South and When Sparrows Fall, Meg lives with her husband near Atlanta and never stops dreaming up ideas for contemporary fiction.
Marybeth Whalen is the wife of Curt and mom of six children. She is the cofounder of She Reads, an online book club focused on spotlighting the best in women's fiction. Marybeth is the author of The Mailbox, She Makes It Look Easy, The Guest Book, and The Wishing Tree. Marybeth and her family live in North Carolina. Visit her website at www.marybethwhalen.com.show more
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A closeup of one of the insta cards from Simple Stories included in the kit... and those awesome flagged paperclips that were handmade to be included in this month's Clique Kit.
I use my scrapping as my therapy. I have seen a therapist and she agreed that this seems to do wonders for me. Some people keep a private journal, I just put it on a page with embellishments. When there might be things I don't want just out there then I find some way to make them less prominent or even to hide them on the page. This weekend I was just having a lot of ... feelings and I wanted to get rid of them. I find that if I write it down it serves as a release for me... and seems to immediately make me feel better. I did some stream of consciousness journalling on different blocks. Then I picked one that wasn't too personal... um that might not make people uncomfortable and stuck it on top and shoved the others behind it. If I feel the need to re read it sometime, then it's there for me.
Here is the whole layout... LOVE the Heidi Swapp Favorite Things collection with the DIY Boutique from Simple Stories... THANKS to Clique Kits for combining these wtwo along with their own exclusive printables and cut files... I LOVED working with these!
Here are a couple more closeups of this layout.

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text: The Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program will expire at the end of 2014 unless Congress acts. On July 17th, the Senate voted 93 to 4 to extend the program for seven years. Without terrorism insurance, it's difficult to get financing for targets such as stadiums, malls and commercial buildings in high-risk areas. The Senate bill likely has enough support to pass in the House, but Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), the chairman of the Financial Services Committee, wants the program to end and won't bring the bill to the floor for a vote. It is up to Speaker John Boehner to allow a vote.


Tips & Tricks
Does your company use a unique profile that comes back several times during modeling in SolidWorks?
Then it can be useful to create a "Structural Member"!
Read on and discover step by step how you can create your own profile in SolidWorks.
Start with a new Part.
Then start a new Sketch on the Top Plane.
Draw the section of your profile.
When the sketch of the cross section is completely defined, you finish the sketching.
Then select the Sketch in the SolidWorks Tree and go to Save As.
Choose to save as "Lib Feat Part (*.sldlfp)".
Make sure the file is saved in the right place. This is in the directory where the path for the Structural Members is placed.
When this is done correctly, an "L" will appear at the Sketch.
You can also set the material for your profile and fill in other Properties if needed.
Time to test our new profile!
By default, SolidWorks does not take into account whether or not components are mixed up, which can lead to surprises later on.
Do you want to avoid that your product turns out not to work after production because of parts colliding?
Read below why Collision Detection is the tool for you!
Everyone is familiar with the Excel function "AutoFill". However, not everyone knows that you can also apply it in SolidWorks.
You can use this handy feature while configuring certain Components, Features or Dimensions.
In the following we will show you how you can auto fill the "Suppress checkbox" to all configurations in the model.
In this tip you will discover how you can reuse the dimensions you have applied to the model in the drawing environment.
Read on quickly and save time from now on with the making of technical drawings.


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Design and fabrication of sub-millimeter scale gas bearings with tungsten-containing diamond like carbon coatings
Micro gas bearings of sub millimeter size (diameter of 500µm and length of 300µm) with micron clearances were designed and fabricated through X-ray lithography and Ni electroplating. Details of the fabrication processes for the micro gas bearings are described. Procedures to make X-ray mask and technical issues are discussed. Static and dynamic hydrodynamic characteristics of the micro gas bearings were assessed using Molecular Gas Lubrication (MGL) theory. Fabricated micro gas bearings had lower stability than plain circular gas bearings due to lower load capacity and poor gas damping. Improved bearing designs having non-symmetrical step geometry with deep axial groove were suggested. These bearings were predicted to have much higher load capacities and dynamic stabilities than the fabricated micro gas bearings. Micro gas bearings were tested via an air jet-driven micro turbine made of SU-8, press-fitted onto the shaft. A self-aligning assembly technique for the micro gas bearings (using capillary action of photo resist) was developed and proved to be very effective. Successful operation of micro gas bearings at 60,000 rpm was demonstrated under limited operating conditions. Tribological characteristics of Ni micro bearings and amorphous tungsten hydrocarbon (W-C:H) coated micro bearings were investigated in dry friction mode, using a newly designed micro tribo tester. 900nm thick uniform conformal coatings were deposited onto the inner surface of micro bearings. Chemical and mechanical microstructures were studied via X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Raman micro spectroscopy. Wear rates, mechanical and material properties, and other tribological characteristics of W-C:H coated Ni micro bearings were investigated and compared to those of uncoated Ni micro bearings. Uncoated Ni micro bearings, as deposited and annealed at 800o C, experienced severe wear and appeared inadequate for tribological applications. Micro bearings with low tungsten-containing (5% wt) hydrocarbon had higher wear resistance than micro bearings with high tungsten-containing (11% wt) hydrocarbon. During the wear test of the W-C:H coated micro bearings, a transfer layer formed on the counter steel shaft even under very small contact pressure, leading to low steady state friction and high wear resistance.

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The contributors to this volume are Claude Blair, J. Roger Greenwood, Malcolm Norris, John Page-Phillips, Jon Bayliss, Kay Staniland, John A. Goodall, Cecil Humphrey-Smith, David Meara, Nicholas Rogers, Martin Stuchfield and Peter Heseltine ...
Author: Jerome Bertram
Publisher: Sutton Pub Limited
Category: Crafts & Hobbies
A tremendous collaborative achievement - an authoritative appraisal of the current study of monumental brasses. The book includes a survey of previous research, a guide to how to look at medieval brasses - heraldry, costume, armour and inscriptions. Subsequent chapters look at various aspects; using wills to date brasses, stylistic developments, the re-use of brasses, their art-historical context, collections of rubbings and conservation issues. The contributors to this volume are Claude Blair, J. Roger Greenwood, Malcolm Norris, John Page-Phillips, Jon Bayliss, Kay Staniland, John A. Goodall, Cecil Humphrey-Smith, David Meara, Nicholas Rogers, Martin Stuchfield and Peter Heseltine, Paul Cockerham. For the church crawler, the enthusiast, or the scholar a definitve study which testifies to the vitality of the subject.
Les enseignements des miniatures : attitude royale ' , Gazette des BeauxArts , 4th
ser , 9 , 173-88 Marwick , A 2001. The New Nature of History : knowledge ,
evidence , language , Basingstoke : Palgrave Mikkelson , B 2007. ... Monumental Brasses : the memorials , 2 vols , London : Phillips & Page Norris , M W 1987. '
Catherine E. Karkov Bibliography Alexander, Jonathan, and Paul Binski, eds.
Age of Chivalry: Art in Plantagenet England 1200–1400. London: Royal
Academy of Arts, 1987; Bertram, Jerome, ed. Monumental Brasses as Art and History.
Author: Paul E Szarmach
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
First published in 1998, this valuable reference work offers concise, expert answers to questions on all aspects of life and culture in Medieval England, including art, architecture, law, literature, kings, women, music, commerce, technology, warfare and religion. This wide-ranging text encompasses English social, cultural, and political life from the Anglo-Saxon invasions in the fifth century to the turn of the sixteenth century, as well as its ties to the Celtic world of Wales, Scotland and Ireland, the French and Anglo-Norman world of the Continent and the Viking and Scandinavian world of the North Sea. A range of topics are discussed from Sedulius to Skelton, from Wulfstan of York to Reginald Pecock, from Pictish art to Gothic sculpture and from the Vikings to the Black Death. A subject and name index makes it easy to locate information and bibliographies direct users to essential primary and secondary sources as well as key scholarship. With more than 700 entries by over 300 international scholars, this work provides a detailed portrait of the English Middle Ages and will be of great value to students and scholars studying Medieval history in England and Europe, as well as non-specialist readers.
Author: Society of Antiquaries of ScotlandPublish On: 2008
Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society 1995 Portpatrick old kirkyard :
memorial inscriptions transcribed 1995. Corsock : Dumfries and ... London : Lund
Humphries . Bertram , J ( ed ) 1996 Monumental brasses in art and history .
Author: Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain)Publish On: 1845
Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) ... I. ear 23 ON THE ART OF ENGRAVING MONUMENTAL BRASSES . n . ... well as to their historic value , -and , secondly
to embody some brief description of my views in attempting a revival of the art
St John Hope , ' Architectural History ' , 322 – 23 . 37 . For Lowe ' s career , see
Emden , Biographical Register , II , 1168 – 69 . 38 . Sadler , Indents of Lost Monumental Brasses in Southern England , 13 . Sadler was followed by Rogers
Author: Tim Ayers
Celebrates medieval Rochester, including both cathedral and castle, an outstanding pair of surviving monuments to the power of contemporary church and state. This collection of papers demonstrates the interest of these buildings, their furnishings, and historical and archaeological contexts. It also covers shrines, monuments, woodwork and seals.
The Monumental Brasses of Berkshire , London Lankester , P and Blair , J
forthcoming . " The Purbeck ... Brasses in their art - historical context , in Brasses as Art and History ( ed | Bertram ) , 146 – 59 , Stroud forthcoming . ' Monuments to
Author: Sally Badham
A detailed study of incised effigal slabs and brasses from London workshops from AD 1250 to 1400 and their relationship with the production of monumental brasses. It focuses on the Cumoys, Septvans, Seymour, Basyng, and Ashford styles from before the Black Death. 170 slabs from England and Wales are studied in terms of their style, inscriptions, date and distribution recreating a picture of the operations of the London marblers and their workshops. The authors conclude that it is possible that the incised slabs and brasses were made in the same workshops, and possible even by the same people. Fresh light is thrown upon the dating of early brasses. Illustrated throughout with photos and rubbings.
The book would have value for art students or to a library strong in American art history , but is not otherwise ... of art history and — pace interior decorators and
the Monumental Brass Society – would utilize photographs , with many details to
Monumental Brasses as Art and History ( 1996 ) , pp . xix - xx , 1 - 23 ; Norris , M .
“ The Analysis of Style in Monumental Brasses ' , ibid . , pp . 103 - 31 ; “ A Case
Study ' , ibid . , pp . 182 - 92 . For use of slabs and brasses as ' self - consciously ...
An Historical and Descriptive Notice of the Incised Monumental Memorials of the
Middle Ages : with Numerous Illustrations Charles Boutell. times , conceal
numerous and important additions to the long series of brasses , known and
recorded as yet extant d . ... these monumental plates appear , without exception ,
to have lost almost every trace of that high excellence as works of art , which they
once so ...
257 . * N . Rogers , ' Brasses in their art - historical context , Monumental Brasses as Art and History , ed . J . Bertram , Stroud 1996 , p . 153 , fig . 104 . * On M . S . II
( = M . Stephenson , List of Monumental Brasses , see below ) at Hedgerley ...
At the present time , when attention has been so strongly directed to decorative art and medieval antiquities , it has often been a ... This part of the book
constitutes in effect a history of glass - painting , especially as practised in this
country : and ...
The somewhat similar “ manual ” which appeared about A TREATISE ON WOOD
ENGRAVING , HISTORICAL AND ... Published ing the largest Art - Gallery
hitherto attempted in that " list " of the monumental brasses which yet remain by
H. G. ...
7 calamine ; and he evidently thereby anticipated the process of converting
copper into brass by cementation , as practised in ... its treasures of art ,
composed of gold , silver , copper , and other metals , the so - called brass
varying in colour as the gold , silver , or ... of which so many are to be found in our
cathedrals and churches , and which have been used as monumental brasses -
the material on ...
They have been chosen for their beauty or for some other special significance in
the art history of brasses . The incised brass memorial is invaluable in that it
enables one to trace the development and decline of a certain art form over
Fylfot brasses the gradual changes in brasses through their history , occur only in
this century , though on the ... as the date of greatest perfection in the art of in
ladies , the simple and elegant headdress passes engraving monumental brasses ...
When , however , the engraved brass let into the slab came fully into use , the
convenience of a monument which did not ... as in France they are known to have
been destroyed for the sake of the metal at various periods of the history of that
country . ... 117 the worst - so bad indeed 116 HALF - HOUR LECTURES ON ART .
Author: George Palmer PUTNAM (Publisher.)Publish On: 1851
115 Chambers ' Dictionary of Art , Mosaics .. on Lodging Troops in Fortresses ..
116 Heideloff's ... 156 North's Memoirs of Music 100 Wilkinson's History of
Engines of War ... 156 Otto's ... 182 Boutell on Monumental Brasses ....... 16 List of
History of the Dress of the British Soldier , by Captain John a straight blade and a
basket - hilt , attached to a broad Luard ... Refer . ence must also be made to
those monumental works of art that knees after the manner of a short petticoat , a
vest and have ... having | Suffolk ; Boutell's Monumental Brasses and Slabs , and Monumental Waller's Monumental Brasses ; Cotman's Brasses of Norfolk and 10
With Two Hundred Engravings from Medieval Works of Art . Sixth Thousand . ...
By SIR GEORGE GILBERT Scott , R.A. , F.S.A. With Appendices supplying
Further Particulars , and completing the History of the Abbey Buildings , by

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When Jana Quitiquit began working at Rookies Pub and Grill as a cocktail waitress, she had the luxury of a slow learning curve.
Every time you turn on the faucet you are generating greenhouse gases. It is why those who crafted Assembly Bill 32 - the Global Warming Solutions Act adopted in 2006 - want you to reduce your water use by 20 percent. Reducing water use is among the many elements included in the draft climate action plan that is being reviewed during a workshop at Tuesday's Manteca Planning Commission meeting. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. ...
Jon Lucas is the 2012 City of Manteca Employee of the Year. The senior building maintenance technician was honored during Saturday's City of Manteca Employee Awards Banquet conducted at the Manteca Senior Center. Mike Kelly received the Humanitarian Award presented by the Jeff Burkhardt Memorial Foundation. The various service pins for years as a municipal employee for the past three years are as followed: 2012 service pins ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT: 5-Year Ed Saldivar; 25-Year Karen McLaughlin ...
LATHROP - It would be easy for Lathrop's youth to stand by and wait for the "Generation Complex" to be built.
Summer is just around the corner. It means a lot of things to many students – vacation trips with family and friends, swimming lessons, part-time jobs, and visits to the park.
Soroptimist International of Manteca gave away $12,500 in special awards and scholarships Tuesday night at the Manteca Senior Center.
A smorgasbord of spring fashions combined with a three-course luncheon against a backdrop of vintage table settings is taking place Saturday, April 20, at the Manteca Senior Center.
Manteca is about to land 89 jobs. Crothall Healthcare plans to operate a laundry and linen service for client hospitals from a 60,150-square-foot industrial building proposed along Airport Way just south of the cheese factory. The Philadelphia-based firm plans to hire 89 workers to staff the operation in staggered eight-hour work shifts. The company has more than 1,500 clients in 43 states. In addition to laundry and linen services the firm provides hospitals with environmental ...
A 5-mile walk can do wonders to your health. It can also make a big difference in other people's lives.
LATHROP - Lu – Lucius to those that know him really well – Davis Jr. will soon forever be etched into the athletic history of Berkeley High School.
A record 375 plus booth spaces have been reserved for the 17th annual Crossroads of California Street Fair taking place today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Manteca. Not only are there a record 375 booth spaces taken but there has been a big surge in handmade arts and crafts vendors.
Customers at Target, Home Depot, In-n-Out Burgers, Grocery Outlet, and Applebee's among others in East Manteca will know what time it is in the coming months without having to check their watch or cell phone.
LATHROP – Angela Johal was busy making a pizza when she received the phone call. It was the Lathrop District Chamber of Commerce informing the Papa John's Pizza franchisee that she had been named the organization's annual Entrepreneur of the Year. All she could do is stop and cry. They, of course, were tears of joy, but they were also tears that marked the culmination of a long process that began at the Chamber's installation ...
There's no doubt that distracted driving can have disastrous results. But thanks to a program being offered Saturday and Sunday at the Crossroads Street Faire in downtown Manteca by TSM and Allied Insurance, people will get the chance to see exactly how dangerous it can be. In front of TSM's Maple Avenue office starting on Saturday morning, those curious about how much they actually lose in terms of functionality when they respond back to that ...
LATHROP - River Islands Tech Academy is the first beneficiary of a South County movement to put power into the hands of the people.
Frank Ruhstaller and Steve Bestolarides are rallying the troops as California's perennial water wars heat up.
Editor's note: This is the fourth of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.
A 70-year-old Manteca man struck by a westbound car in the 200 block of East Center Street at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday died of his injuries in San Joaquin General Hospital, according to police reports.
It is a dynamic change of life for Artemis Vourakis from being a legal secretary to opening a Greek Bakery and Café at the corner of East Yosemite and Cottage avenues in Manteca. Vourakis' brother Hercules is opening a modern car wash on the site late in July or early August.
The Avoid the 10 DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend at DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers and to keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs.
A 70-year-old Manteca man struck by a westbound car at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night died of his injuries in San Joaquin General Hospital, according to police reports.
Tracy Crane slipped into a bikini and summer dress and joined her boyfriend Scott Johnson for a float down the Stanislaus River.
A known Manteca transient apparently walked in front of a west bound car at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of East Center Street, midway between Lincoln and Grant Avenues.
Threats against a Manteca Police officer's life on the Internet forced a former Manteca man to appear in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday morning for his continued arraignment on felony charges.
Editor's note: This is the third of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.
Sacramento made it clear to Manteca: Pay back a $1.7 million redevelopment agency loan now or risk having local sales and property taxes seized.
LATHROP – The City of Lathrop isn't necessarily swimming in a pool full of money.
Editor's note: This is the second of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.
Editor's note: This is the first of a six-part series taking a look back at Manteca's first 95 years as an incorporated city. Voters approved incorporation on May 28, 1918.
The 2-year-old who was run over by the family's pickup is still undergoing some tests at Children's Hospital in Oakland but is expected to come home soon.


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A primary school in Farnley has now been classed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted inspectors.
But the latest inspection in September has seen it become classified as good overall – and in some areas, it’s outstanding. Inspectors graded:
- The quality of education as good
- Behaviour and attitudes as good
- Personal development outstanding
- Leadership and management as outstanding
- And early years provision as good
The Ofsted report says:
“The headteacher and staff have created a caring, nurturing school where pupils achieve well. Pupils learn well in subjects such as reading, mathematics and writing.
“In some subjects, such as geography and science, they do not remember all the valuable information.
“Pupils’ behaviour in school is good. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils know that staff will support them with any concerns, including bullying.”
The inspector said children settle quickly into Nursery and Reception classes and ‘make a good start with their learning’. The report adds:
“Relationships with parents and carers and members of the surrounding community have improved. Many parents like the improvements in the school over the last two years.
“A very small number of parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) were not as positive.
“When inspectors looked at the provision for pupils with SEND, we found that staff plan carefully to meet the needs of these pupils. The GORSE Academy Trust has supported the school to improve.
“Training from the trust has helped leaders and staff to improve teaching. The trust has helped to make a good-quality school building for pupils to learn in. “
The leadership of Principal Helen Townsley at the school in Stonebridge Grove is also singled out for praise.
Oftsed’s findings will be a welcome relief for the GORSE Academy Trust, which was recently accused of “off rolling” low-achieving pupils to another school to “falsely inflate” exam results. The Trust has strongly denied the accusations.
Stephen Longfellow Academy in south Leeds and The Farnley Academy, which are both run by GORSE, were both subsequently inspected by Ofsted in October. The results of the inspections are awaiting release.
The Ofsted report for Ryecroft Academy can be read in full here.


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Or should I cut a narrow deep channel 1mm wide and 3mm deep? On this axis the rod is very stiff and so it won't conform to the curve of the nose. I'd have to cut the channel very deep (much deeper than 3mm) in the areas of biggest nose curvature, the mount the rod inside it without any flex.
do this method. you will need to cut deep into the foam. if you have some carbon rods that conform to the nose, that would be best, but if you only have flat pieces, the method above will give you the most strength.


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Before you begin, you need to know:
- You have 30 days from the time of purchase to complete the paid course content;
- The course is presented at an easy pace and is easy to understand;
- There are no quizzes or assessments;
- The course contains 5 easy to follow core videos and a number of easy to use downloadable flowcharts, checklists and example payment claims and schedules;
- The first course video (Chapter 1) is free. It is free to register for the course, once you’re registered you can access Chapter 1;
- You’ll need to set aside almost 3 hours of your time to complete the course. You don’t have to do the course in one block of 3 hours, you can spread it out over 30 days, plus you can revisit and replay the course as often as you like over 30 days;
- You need to check that the course works on your device before purchasing it, use "Preview" above or "Video Test" in the menu; and
- 10% of the course cost is donated to Mates in Construction Queensland. So thanks for helping a mate!
The BIF Act changes affect virtually every business in the Queensland building and construction industry. But what does that mean for you?
This course is designed just for subbies and trade contractors to explain how the new BIF Act works and what that means in reality.
The course discusses not just being a claimant, but also being a payer because under the BIF Act if you have your own subbies, or buy related goods and services you are a payer. And with stiff consequences (including QBCC fines and penalty units) it is vital that you know how this new law works.
Some of the things subbies and trade contractors will learn about in this course include:
- What you need to know as a claimant (beyond what the Act says)?
- What you need to know as a payer?
- What is a valid payment claim under BIF?
- What is a valid payment schedule under BIF?
- What timeframes apply to payment claims and payment schedules under BIF?
- What timeframes apply to adjudication under BIF?
- What is a reference date and how do use it under BIF?
- When can suspension of work be used and why it can be used under BIF?
- What can and can’t be done with disputes under BIF?
- When and how can adjudication as a claimant be used under BIF?
- When and how must responses to adjudication claims be done under BIF?
- How to get ready and prepare your files, contracts for BIF?
- The effect of business days versus calendar days?
As members of the construction industry, we think it is important to give back and support a mate. Mates in Construction is a charity established in 2008 to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers. Aitchison Reid donates 10% of the course price to Mates in Construction Queensland for each course purchased. Buy the course and we'll donate.
- Guide to How Security of Payment Works - 18:55
- Guide to Being a Claimant - 52:52
- Guide to Being a Payer - 42:47
- Guide to Getting Ready - 30:22
- Adjudications for Less Than $25,000
- File Checklist
- Calendar July 2019
- Calendar June 2019
- Calendar May 2019
- Calendar April 2019
- Calendar March 2019
- Calendar February 2019
- Calendar January 2019
- Calendar December 2018
- Definition of Construction Work
- Definition of Related Goods and Services
- Due Date for Payment
- Payment Claim
- Payment Schedule
- Reference Date
- Payment Claim Example
- Formal Payment Schedule Example
- Informal Payment Schedule Example
- Flowchart Actions a Payer Can Take
- Flowchart What Happens When
- Flowchart Consequences Adjudication No Payment Schedule
- Flowchart Consequences Adjudication Payment Schedule Agreeing to Pay
- Flowchart Consequences Adjudication Payment Schedule Raising Dispute
- Flowchart Consequences Court
- Flowchart Consequences Suspension of Work
- Useful Links
- Your feedback on our online course
Your course instructor Fionna is a building and construction lawyer, she's worked for subcontractors and trade contractors since 2002, and is our director and principal solicitor at Aitchison Reid Building and Construction Lawyers.
Passionate about security of payment and a vocal advocate for the rights of subbies and tradies to get paid, Fionna understands how to make business processes, contracts and legislation work for subbies and trade contractors.
Very much a part of the building and construction industry from the beginning, Fionna is:
- the first person to complete co-joint Building Science and Law degrees in New Zealand;
- the co-founder of Women in Building and Construction established in 2015; and
- a NAWIC (QLD) award winner for 2016.
Fionna is one of four eminent professionals appointed by Minister Mick de Brenni to serve on the Building Industry Fairness Reforms Implementation and Evaluation Panel. The Panel is tasked to assess and evaluate the implementation of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017.
For further information about Fionna, visit our team page.

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BioSTL convenes leaders across the state, in rural communities, from healthcare, business, innovators, NGOs, workforce development, government, research and policy domains to share successful approaches to improving health and economic vitality.
Webinar: “Rural Communities in Action: Leveraging Two Proven Models for Creating Change”
A fresh, new approach is needed to revitalize the health and economic vitality of rural Missouri. More than lack of resources, rural communities lack access to cutting-edge innovation and the capacity to source, diligence, and leverage this innovation to improve the health and wellbeing of their community. But change is happening. We are seeing green shoots in several Missouri rural communities.
Learn about two “Rural Action Planning” experts that can guide a rural community through developing and implementing a sustainable plan for economic vitality.
First, learn about the University of Missouri Extension’s “Building Local Prosperity” Program from experienced community economic development faculty Richard Proffer. Building Local Prosperity (BLP) is an economic development planning and engagement process in which members of communities, counties or regions participate. Areas interested in creating economically resilient communities, establishing visionary leadership, encouraging vibrant small businesses, and growing a skilled workforce follow the BLP process to support their economic development planning. Joining Richard to share their experience with the BLP program will be leaders from Caruthersville, MO. They will share how the BLP program helped them achieve a $3M FEMA grant, a $300k State Emergency Management grant, and an invitation to participate in a prestigious tourism organization.
Second, learn about the Community Foundation of the Ozark’s “Growth in the Rural Ozarks” Program from Hrishue Mahalaha, Community & Economic Development Partner, Innovation Economy Partners. Growth in the Rural Ozarks (GRO) is an economic development program, designed to create sustainable plans for long-term economic growth in our rural Ozarks towns. Hrishue will be joined by leaders from Buffalo, MO and Carthage, MO to hear directly about their communities’ work with GRO, including how they enabled cohesive local leadership, helped engage citizens in community efforts, redeveloped town assets, and helped pass a local school levy and begin the development of a trade school.
Since 2001, BioSTL has laid the foundation for St. Louis' innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that advance St. Louis’ leadership in solving important world challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and other technology areas. BioSTL has introduced nationally-acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), physical environment (including the Cortex Innovation District and BioGenerator Labs), entrepreneur support (BioSTL Fundamentals), seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and public policy.


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That certainly is an interesting possibility. What kind of experience do you have and where do you currently live?
4 weeks to get an appraisal in is not normal. 4+ weeks to get a VA deal done is one thing, but the VA does have guidelines about how long a VA certified appraiser has to get a completed report in (I am not sure what the specific timelines are, but I am sure it is not anything close to 4 weeks).
Most foreclosures in most states are represented by an Asset Management company which in turn hires a Real Estate company to market for sale. Best bet is to work with a full-time and diligent agent who can keep an eye on the market for you and show you whatever foreclosure homes that you are interesting in. This way you can have a Buyer's Agent to help you.
Alicia, In my opinion, Lease options can be a great way to bring a potential buyer and a seller together given the right circumstances. If it is a home that you really like and a good deal, you could sign an option contract and then spend a few months straightening out your credit so that you can take advantage of the low, low interest rates and likely a lower monthly payment. Surely consult with a mortgage person as soon as you can. If you do sign an option contract, make sure that you are not penalized for excercising your option to purchase at anytime. Also, it may be a good idea to have a title company perform a search regarding the property to make sure that it does not have any liens on it or in foreclosure. Also, either consult with an attorney or a Realtor that you know and trust to look over the contract for you.
Michael - I don't see this as active within the MLS system....though I do see it as a "Homes evaluation" listing.
Kristen, Our MLS, the Traverse Area Association of Realtors just recently started letting agents post rentals into the MLS which has caused quite a bit of confustion amoung the general public. This condo is a rental and $1400 is the monthly rental amount. Eventually we will be working out the "bugs" so that these feeds from the MLS make it clearer about the status of the property. Thanks for the post. Realtor Mike Cummings.
Seabe, This home is about 7-8 miles from downtown Traverse City and yes it does have a private well and a septic system (no municipal utilities in this area). The yearly taxes will depend on how the tax assessor treats the sale, but I estimate that the taxes will be about $3,900 a year if you lived in the home. Feel free to ask me any other questions that you may have. Realtor Mike Cummings, Mike@TCarea.com, 231-570-1111
I checked all my resources and don't see it listed anywhere or find a Sheriff's sale notification. There could be many things going on there. Often times, it is hard to figure out exactly WHO owns a foreclosure house since so many things go on "behind the scenes." If a less expensive house like a foreclosure is what you desire close to TC, let your agent do a search for you - you'll find something if you are paying close attention to the open market. Thanks, Realtor Mike at TCarea.com
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The high end office of Bulgarian real estate agency Yavlena (www.yavlena.com) was designed and completed in 2012. It has a total area of 99 sq.m. and is located on ground level on the Evlogiy Georgiev blvd in Sofia. It features a minimalistic white reception desk, set in front of a large green wall, which is easily visible from the street through the large glazed display window.
Three bespoke blue worktables are situated behind the living wall and provide workspaces for the teams with a total of 12 black Plastic Chairs by Eames. The workstations feature natural parquet walls, brightly lit by a system of wall-washers, and bespoke white powder coated suspended lights by Bulgarian manufacturer Wolfram. A small waiting lounge, comprising of three Catifa Chairs by Arper and two low tables, is located in front of the reception desk.
The back of the office features a conference room with a total of 35 Ikea chairs and two bespoke folding tables which hang from the walls when not in use. The ceiling is sound absorbing, while the carpet on the floor and on one of the walls optimise the sound comfort during conferences.
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An interactive website that displays Queensland’s road crash data or a mobile phone app telling you when to book a driving test could win $5000 from the state government.
A website featuring the location of web-based traffic cameras could also be rewarded under the state government's Premier's Awards for Open Data.
As dry as this seems, there is some interesting data released each month on the state government’s Open Data website.
Open Data includes a large amount of information gathered by the 20 government departments and released monthly, quarterly or annually.
Premier Campbell Newman wants data crunchers, web designers and smartphone app designers to see what they can come up in three categories: public transport, improving service and developing the state’s future.
“We know there are Queenslanders with great imagination and talent who can help super-charge Queensland’s economy by using this data to find new ways to deliver better services,’’ Mr Newman said.
Public transport data was one area that generated plenty of opportunities because it was used by hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders every day, Mr Newman said.
“We know this is a real priority for many Queenslanders,’’ he said.
‘‘And we want people to put on their thinking caps about how we can use government data to improve our public transport systems.”
Meanwhile, the government will from this month release notices on the next available three-hour block at driver testing centres.
And next month, the public can access road conditions online.
In August, details from 26 years of household travel data will be available, while from September you can get the full details on Queensland’s road crash data by crash site.
Already released are the locations of motorists rest areas, driver-reviver locations, and scenic trips for those looking for a quickie tourist guide.
Queensland's minister for e-Government, Gold Coast MP Ray Stevens, said the government was looking for smart thinking.
“The final category is a wildcard, where we’re looking for thinking ‘outside the box’," he said.
“By giving the experts a chance to develop these apps or web services, the Government can focus on delivering high quality customer services and better business practices.’’
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry is also involved in the project.
The winners will be announced in November.


Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Permanent Secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon said on Monday that three teams were set up to accelerate the patient management:
1. Busarakham Hospital will be responsible for Bangkok's North and East areas.
2. The reception centre at Nimibutr Stadium will be responsible for Bangkok's central and southern areas.
3. Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital will be responsible for Thonburi.
"Meanwhile BMA Deputy Permanent Secretary Wanthanee Watthana will propose guidelines to the CCSA," she said.
The BMA will cooperate with relevant authorities to speed up operations so that Covid-19 patients receive medical treatment at hospitals, field hospitals or hospitels as soon as possible, she added.
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Books, pencils, backpacks…. Conversation? It’s back to school time and most students are busy getting into a routine, learning their schedules, starting activities, meeting new people and friends.
Sometimes meeting new friends can be intimidating.
So… how do you get social and start a conversation when it’s difficult?
Here are some tips on how to get out there and get the words flowing:
1) Decide who you want to talk to
This may seem like an obvious question but if you have trouble starting a conversation with new people it is super helpful to decide what kind of person you want to engage with! The easiest way to start deciding is asking yourself, “who has something in common with me? Is there someone I have a class with that seems interesting? Is there an activity that you are involved with that someone else is involved with too?”
2) Start Small
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to go too deep, too soon. Start with a head nod or wave “hello” or even a simple introduction: “Hi, my name is…” “Hello, what is your name?”
3) Choose a Topic
Before even engaging with someone you can always choose a topic to talk about. Making an effort to choose a topic beforehand can be a good way to relieve some anxiety of meeting new people (psst! Be sure to be mindful of hint #1 when trying to decide a topic). For example: If you are going to talk to someone in your Biology class who you know likes frogs, you can choose frogs as a topic!
4) Ask questions and actively listen
Generally, people like to feel appreciated. Usually, when they do, they will be more open and welcoming to interact with you. Make sure that your questions are open ended so that you give them an opportunity to express themselves. For example: “What is it about frogs that you like?” A question like this will entice them to tell you more about themselves and in return want to ask you questions! Bonus! Active listening involves approaching a conversation with a genuine desire to understand the other person’s feelings and perspective, without judgment or defensiveness – providing them with non verbal cues such as head nodding and eye contact for feedback. It’s important to listen actively when someone is speaking. It creates a sense of trust and will encourage them to reciprocate.
5) Be positive!
Conversing with new people is an exciting and positive thing. You will want to avoid talking about negative topics at first. Avoid using negative tones, and most important: smile!
Starting a conversation can be a challenge, but SLN is here to help! We offer a program called the Social Language Connection which provides a safe and comfortable learning environment where teens and young adults will learn the skills to develop strong communication skills and build confidence outside of the therapy setting.
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Imboden one of Germany's finest directors right now
Or I could also say Swiss. I am already a fan of his television movie "Mörder auf Amrum" and this one here from 7 years ago is almost as good. By the way he turns 60 this year. Mendl, Giering, Striesow and Mühe all give good performances here. This film has some kind of tragedy linked to it: Giering's fate, the fate of Mendl's character, Mühe's losses... However, it is a pretty good 90 minutes of television entertainment you really should give a chance. There are so many weak or mediocre crime thrillers out in Germany right now, but this one is much better.
The alternative title here is Dudek's final case and it may have been an even better title. And not only he is more involved in this one than he should be, but same goes for Giering's character. The final developments really surprising and I sat at the edge of my seat with an open mouth. Giering already played with Ulrich Mühe in Haneke's "Funny Games" and here he is in it with his daughter. Maybe they could have elaborated a bit more on her character, but it is fine I guess. At 90 minutes, you cannot cover everybody to the last detail. One of the core plots of this movie is finding a way to find out which of the identical twins committed the murder (well, it was kinda obvious I think), but as we find out in the end, there are other evil forces at work too. I was very much entertained here. The film's core plots have been executed successfully and the very prolific writer's love to detail helped as well with references such as Yin and Yang. Recommended.
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One of the most generally asked questions in the e-mail as well as discussion forum neighborhood is, “Do Vaping Supplements function?“ There are many reasons individuals think it may be a excellent idea to offer your body dietary supplements to aid you with giving up smoking cigarettes. Cigarette smoking misbehaves for your wellness. It creates cancer cells, cardiovascular disease and also various other problems. But it may likewise impact your lungs.
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A wellness supplement is not simply something for old individuals on the decrease. Cigarette smokers can gain from a health supplement as well. There is little evidence that sustains the theory that cigarette smoking somehow decreases the performance of a health and wellness supplement. Several wellness experts believe that the raised degree of vitamin C discovered in vegetables and fruits counteracts the dangerous results of nicotine. However, it is unidentified whether utilizing these substances alone will be enough to quit smoking cigarettes. As with anything else, specialist help is extremely suggested.
So, do vaping supplements work? The response to that question depends on the person. For some, yes; for others, no. There are many different factors that go into figuring out whether a wellness supplement will work for a particular individual.
When asking, “do vaping supplements function?“ it is important to consider all the variables entailed. These elements include your general health and wellness, your existing cigarette smoking behaviors, as well as the kinds of supplements you are taking. It is likewise important to ask yourself whether there is a clinical condition causing your symptoms. If there is a clinical problem, just a medical professional can figure out if a wellness supplement will certainly work in treating your signs and symptoms.
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Mr Javid has been appointed Home Secretary in a Cabinet reshuffle forced by the resignation of Amber Rudd, after she after admitted she had "inadvertently" misled MPs over her immigration targets while being questioned about the Windrush scandal.
He was appointed by telephone by Prime Minister Theresa May the morning after Ms Rudd's departure, and becomes the first Home Secretary from an ethnic minority background.
He was replaced as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government by former Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire, who has recently returned to Westminster after treatment for cancer.
Among the items in the new Cabinet Minister's in-tray is likely to be the future of devolution in Yorkshire, with efforts to transfer vital powers and funding to the region from Whitehall progressing slowly.
Mr Brokenshire's likely position on the issue is unclear, as he has been involved with home affairs, rather than local government, for the majority of his time since entering Parliament in 2005.
And the terminology he uses when referring to devolution in the region is likely to be scrutinised carefully by local leaders as they look for signs he might be sympathetic to their cause. As the son of a former council chief executive, it is hoped he will have a better initial understanding of local government than his predecessor.
A Whitehall source who has worked closely with Mr Brokenshire suggested the new Communities Secretary’s affability could be vital in negotiations over Yorkshire devolution, as he was able to unite even Sinn Fein and the DUP in get along with him at a personal level during fraught talks on Northern Ireland powersharing.
The source said: “He’s well liked across the piece, I’d go as far as to say it’s quite difficult to dislike James in any way, even if you’re a dyed in the wool political opponent, he is such a genuinely nice guy with no edge to him or side to him at all.
“So in terms of dealing with Labour-run local authorities, as much as any Conservative Secretary of State is going to get on with them, James will.
“He’s unfailingly polite, courteous and patient and as anyone who’s worked in Northern Ireland will testify those are incredibly important qualities that you can transfer across when you are dealing with Sinn Fein and the DUP on a daily basis.
“In Northern Ireland, where your capacity to upset one or the other or all sides at the same time is huge, everybody liked and got on with James, even when they disagreed with him.”
In March, Mr Javid said he would "carefully consider" a detailed proposal by the region's council leaders on what a One Yorkshire devolution deal could look like.
The 10-page document was a response to Mr Javid’s request for more meat on the bones after being presented with a nearly united front from Yorkshire’s politicians the previous week.
Previously hostile Ministers appear to be softening their stance on such a move, with a source close to discussions on the Government side saying at the time that “our door is always open”.
On May 3, a mayor will be appointed for the Sheffield City Region with virtually no powers or resources, due to a lack of agreement among local leaders about a devolution deal in South Yorkshire.
Keighley MP John Grogan, a prominent supporter of a One Yorkshire agreement, said: "I hope the appointment of a new Secretary of State will bring fresh impetus to the campaign for One Yorkshire devolution.
"As a former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr Brokenshire knows all about the need to devolve power away from Whitehall. I hope he will take a keen interest in the issue.
"What greater political legacy could he leave for his tenure in office than being known as the man who led the negotiations which resulted in the election of the first mayor of Yorkshire?"
Only a few hours after his new role was announced, Mr Brokenshire was in the Commons for the scheduled communities, housing and local government questions session.
He fielded questions from MPs, but left Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry to respond when John Grogan asked what progress had been made in considering the Yorkshire devolution proposals.
After being told the Government was considering the 10-page document, Mr Grogan asked whether the Minister accepted that a One Yorkshire agreement was the "settled will" of the vast majority of councils and people in Yorkshire.
The Labour MP continued: "Will he encourage the new Secretary of State to enter into talks with Yorkshire councils so he will ever be remembered as the man who delivered the first ever elected mayor for the White Rose county?"
Mr Berry responded by describing Mr Grogan as the "Mystic Meg of the Labour Party" and adding that "unlike him, I want to see the people of South Yorkshire have their say in the elections next Thursday".
The Minister went on to criticise Labour's Dan Jarvis, who would continue as Barnsley MP if elected this week, for treating the mayoralty as a "part-time job".
And in the next question, Conservative Shipley MP questioned whether one mayor could effectively cover all of Yorkshire without high levels of bureaucracy and cost.


Harris later announced on her Twitter feed that she responded by deleting her Pandora account and started buying songs off iTunes.
But judging by Pandora, mobile political advertising is only going to increase from here. Pandora first started offering ad space to political users during the 2010 midterms and has grown from there, Duggan said.
"The only thing that’s changed since 2010 is our scale," he added.
Pandora offers a range of ads, including videos that play when users change stations, display ads and tap-to-register ads like the one that offended Harris. The tap-to-register ads interrupt the listening experience in the same way that any other ad would, and do not require the user to interact with them. If the user is interested in more information, ads like the Romney one described require a "triple opt-in" process, according to Pandora. The user needs to click on the ad, click "yes" when asked about the mailing list, and then accept or decline a subsequent email from the campaign. Google and LivingSocial have also used this form of ad.
Ad buyers are eyeing popular, social-based sites like Pandora and Facebook due to their ability to reach a huge, targeted audience. It is a more effective means of reaching the right audience, and one reason it is so effective is because the majority of Americans are mobile now. Research firm eMarketer found that by the end of the year, nearly 82 million Americans will access a social media site on their phone at least monthly. According to Pandora, more than 70 percent of their listening happens on mobile or "off the computer" (in July, total listening hours hit 1.12 billion, according to the company) and Facebook said last month that 543 million, more than half its users, access Facebook from a mobile device.
Romney's campaign also recently used Facebook mobile ads to promote its "Mitt's VP" app ahead of the candidate's running mate announcement last weekend, targeting iPhone and Android users for their respective applications.


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The Cincinnati Bengals Saturday injury report doesn’t include any real surprises and it looks like head coach Marvin Lewis only has one tough decision to make Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After being limited all week in practice, starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth was listed as questionable on the Saturday injury report and appears to be a game time decision for Monday night. Whitworth just returned to practice this week after missing the last three because of a setback he had while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery.
Should Whitworth be unable to play Monday night, Anthony Collins will start in his place like he did last Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Collins played well in that game and shut out defensive end Julius Peppers in the process.
Bengals safety Jeromy Miles (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday night after not practicing again. Cornerback Brandon Ghee (concussion) and backup guard Mike Pollak (knee) were ruled out on Saturday.
Linebacker Vontaze Burfict practiced fully again on Saturday and was listed as probable.

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