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This article explores what an international consortium is, offering a definition which establishes the consortium agreement asd the essence of consortium, explains the reasons for using a consortium in large projects and offers soe oractical advice in the formation of a consortium agreement.
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International Consortia: Definition, Purpose and The Consortium Agreement,
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3D Printer are a fantastic invention that can offer you a whole new hobby for you given that you can design, print and show models that you have built either to your children or possibly sell. In this review we're looking at the best home 3d printer on the market in 2017 and not the overall best 3d printer as we have already reviewed these models in the past. In our experience it's not as easier a question as you might think. The problem with choosing the best home 3d printer is that you need take price into account and therefore it's not quite as as simple as popping across to Amazon.com and buying the most expensive.
Of course you could just pick out the most expensive model on Amazon.com and you're likely to have a great 3D Printer with all the latest features, however you're going to be upwards of $5,000 and possibly much more. It will also be highly complicated to build and run and also quite expensive to run with specialist types of filament costing hundred of dollars for each roll.
Realistically for many of our reader who are simply looking for a great 3d printer for their home, spending upwards of $5,000 is simply out of the question and not something they will be interested in doing. This is where the best home 3d printer reviews comes into play. We have split the market into three segments, the overall best 3d printer which you can read here, the best 3d printer under $500 and this review which will focus on the best home 3d printer.
How To Choose The Best Home 3D Printer?
In the past, 3D printers were big bulky units that had to be kept in a warehouse, however given that technology has increased so much over the last ten years that buying a desktop printer that can be use in your home is easily possible, however if you’re thinking to buy a 3D printer for your home, how do you choose between the models.
In this section we're going to be looking at some of the key features that you should be looking out for when you're buying a 3d Printer to use at home. Remember, the focus here is performance with value-for-money and therefore with other printers you will get better performance and many more features, but you will also get a much bigger price tag.
Resolution – this determines the quality and detail that you will achieve when you start printing. Whilst you’re not looking for a top of the range unit that print in super quality you should look out for the resolution that you printer can print at as this will also determine the speed. The bottom end of the market is around 150-400 Micron range, however realistically you need to buy something around the 50-250 range.
Extruder’s – this is the part of your printer that touches the model your printing and allows layer to be built up. One extruder will be fine for day-to-day use, but multiple extruders will help with both speed and allow you to print in a range of different colours.
Bed Size – This will determine the size of model that you’re able to print and whilst this really depends on your personal designs, for a home printer, we would not go much smaller than 8 x 8 x 8 inches otherwise you may find yourself restricted.
Heated Printed Beds – This is something that only really comes on the higher end models, but something that can really help you with your designs. Not having a heated print bed means that the minute the plastic touches the printer bed it will cool and we have seen some designs fracture easily as the layers are not cemented properly together.
Printer Types - You have a choice here, however realistically there is only one choice for a home 3D printer as the others are more common for big businesses and industrial users.
- FDM – This uses plastic that is melted down and typically comes in either ABS or PLA, however whilst PLA is much easier to print with, you will need to print in ABS if you’re looking to print in quality.
- SL Printers – This type of printer uses resin to print high-resolution prints that are really only reserved for professionals who are wanting to sell their designs
- Powder Printing – This type of Printer allows users to print in metal or glass and again are really only reserved for professionals and large businesses.
Printer Materials – For a home printer you’re going to use an FDM printer, which will allow you to print in, melted plastic, however you have a choice of either ABS or PLA. Ideally you should be looking at printers that can print in both PLA and ABS and potentially a selection of others.
- PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a very easy material to print with given that it’s both odorless and low-warp and does nto need to a printer that has a heated bed. That all said, it does not print quality designs that can be used and we have found that often models crack when put under a form of stress.
- ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is still very easy to print with, but does require some specialist equipment given that it’s a petroleum based product, it does smell bad when being used to print with. That all said, it does make for a fantastic print material that can print durable parts that are much stronger.
Ready Made Vs. Build Your Own
This is really a personal choice given that both types of printer exists on the market place. The key advantage of building you own printer is that you will learn how to set it up and more importantly, how it works.
This means that if you’re printer does clog up you will easily know how to deal with the problem, however the key downside is that it can be quite difficult to build you own printer and very time consuming. Whilst all the manufactures provide detailed instructions on how to build your printer, it’s still a complicated process and one that can take a while.
What's best? Its really a personal choice. Do you like understand how things work or are you the type of person that simply wants to un-box your printer, download the software and get printing? If this is you then it's a much better idea to go with a ready-built printer.
Enclosed Vs Open Design
We would highly recommend that you only buy enclosed designs as they are much safer to use at home and don't require additional ventilation. The key problem with 3D Printing and this is especially common when you're printing with ABS is that the smell given off from heating the filament to melting point is terrible and does need ventilation if you're going to be using it at home.
This can be heavily reduced if you're using an enclosed design as the fumes will stay within the printer meaning that whilst you should be printing with the windows open if you your printing at home, but you will not require ventilation to print in ABS.
Given that we don't recommend that you buy an open design, the below models are all enclosed designs however if you're interested in buying an open designed 3d printer, then check out our 3d printers under $500 as most of those are open designs given the price involved.
The Best Home 3D Printer 2017
So what's the best home printer 2017? It's a difficult question, however below we have four of the top models from across the market. We love the QIDI Dual Extruder Desktop 3D printer which comes with a decent printing bed, dual printing extruders either for fast printing or to allow you combine your colours a printing resolution of up to 100 microns and some of the best support across the printing world. Not only do QIDI TECH guarantee their after-sales team will reply to your email within 24 hours, but there is also a lot of instructions on youtube and across the wider internet. It also seems that we're not the only ones who love the QIDI Tech as there are over 250 reviews on Amazon.com of which 75% are five star reviews. For a value for money printer, the QIDI Tech offers a fantastic 3d printing option.
If you're not convinced with the Qidi Tech, then try the Flashforge Creator Pro which whilst is slightly more expensive does offer great printing and with over 80% of reviews on Amazon.com being 5-stars, again it seems that we're not the only ones who like it. It's our second best home 3d printer simply because it's more expensive than the QIDI without any major performance upgrades or features.
The bottom two printers are the Dremel Idea Builder which was our firm favourite a few years ago and the Makerbot 5th generation which is more of a professional printer that you could use at home. Quite frankly the makerbot is probably the best printer here, but it's also firmly the most expensive.
The choice is your, but below's our thoughts.
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The QIDI Technology Dual Extruder 3D Printer is the best 3D printer for your home and offers brilliant performance, value for money and has been tried and tested by both professionals and home users alike who have all rated it the best home printer on the market. We have tested the printer extensively and have lent it out to our customers and have not found many people who do not like the this printer. If you're looking for a 3D printer to buy for your home then look no further and buy yourself a QIDI Technology printer and you will not regret it. We loved this printer and bought it to use at home given it performance and features.
The QIDI printer comes with a metal frame that offers both strength to ensure that operation is smooth, whilst at the same time allowing the printer to be completely enclose which means that you can use both ABS and PLA which the unit supports, indoors without serious ventilation. One slight problem, the unit does weigh in at over forty pounds which means that whilst it’s moveable, it’s not something that you can move around with ease.
Printing size is 8.8 x 5.7 x 5.9 inches which is big enough to print hobbyist items and models, whilst the print bed is around 140 degrees C and 280 degrees C for the extruder. Printer resolution is between 0.1 – 0.3mm however we have found that the best results are achieved using a resolution of 0.15mm that helps with both speed and accuracy. The dual extruder is a great add-on given that it gives you the choice of printing with two different colors or even materials, and whilst the printer does come with a printed heat bed, we have found that it works best to only turn the printer up to about 80% which helps with warping.
Overall we loved the QIDI Technology printer and think that it offers the best value for money printing whilst at the same time offering out of the box printing without any major problems. Print bed levels and printing calibration are both easy as is the instructions to get it working. One point, the printer does come with both fantastic instructions and customer service, the instructions are on the built-in SD card that inside the printer.
The Flashforge Creator Pro is a fantastic 3D printer that comes with a massive selection of usable features, a solid frame, screen cover and overall fantastic performance. The only real downside is the price which whilst is reasonable for a Home 3D Printer, it’s still pretty expensive. The printer has been designed as a step up from the original entry level Flashforge Creator and includes features such as a platform levelling system, heated metal build plate and adjustable stabilization plate. Printing size comes in at 320 x 467 x 381 mm which gives the printer enough size to print hobbyist items such as smartphone covers or printed models in either ABS or PLA given that this model supports both types.
It also comes with built in dual-extruder’s which both help with speed and flexibility to printer in different colors, or different materials. Printing is fast an accurate and most importantly safe and secure given that your printer is enclosed which stop any harmful gases escaping into your room. As an added benefit, the unit uses LED lights that look both fantastic and give you the opportunity to view you design as it’s been printed.
Overall it’s a fantastic printer that offers flexibility to print and design models that you can actually use. That all said, it’s not all perfect with common complaints being that there are issues with bed levelling and it’s quite noisy which might mean that it’s not perfect to use at home.
The Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer is a fantastic printer that offers both superb value for money and exceptional performance, however it also comes with a couple of well known problems with whilst are not major problems, they are a complete pain to have to do each time you use your printer. Firstly the filament extrusions have trouble sticking to the supplied Dremel Sticker that means that you need to clean then each time you use it.
You also need to re-level the unit each time you use it by twisting the three knobs that control the axis. Again not deal breakers, but generally something that I don’t want to have to do.
The printer comes with a single extruder which does mean that you’re limited in your printing materials. What also is limiting is that you can only print in PLA which does mean that it’s great for home use where you might not have the ventilation to use ABS, but is again limiting to what materials and models you can design. At just over 19 pounds, with a printing size of 9 x 5.9 x 5.5 inches it’s small enough and light enough to fit on your desktop whilst at the same time being large enough to still print some decent models.
Overall the Dremel is a great 3D printer that offer fantastic performance and value for money. Yes it comes with some disadvantages, however it’s a buy, unbox and use printing that offers everything that you’re going to need to get yourself printing in a very short period of time. Additional points that we really like include;
- A Cooling/Heating fan that helps to prevent warping that usually occurs within 3D printing
- Easy to use software
- Great instructions use to your printer and fix any problems
- Great support
- Thousands of printable files on the Dremel Website
- Full One Year Warranty
The 5th Generation of the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer is a brilliant printer and one that comes with four previous generations of experience in designing the best desktop printer on the market. There are a few problems with it, however the key problem is the price which is at the top end of a home 3D printer budget meaning that you’re going to need a serious think about whether this is something that you’re actually going to use or whether this is something that you’re only going to use once.
If you can put the price to one side the MakerBot Printer makes for a fantastic printer that offer fast, accurate printing straight out of the box. There is no fiddling around trying to adjust the filament and calibration, it’s all very easy allowing you to open the box and start printing.
The key benefit of this printer is that it comes with a smart extruder that helps with performance. Whilst we have had no real problems during our testing period with the smart extruder, we have heard stories across the world where these smart extruders do not work and offer more problems than they are worth.
Overall we do like the Makerbot replicator, however we think the price take this unit out of the price range for anything other than a serious professional. The key problems with the smart extruder also worry us about buying this design and we would probably recommend again buying this printer and instead buy the next model where it’s more that likely the majority of these problems will have been sorted out.


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Best Zinus Mattress Retailers & Locations Near Me in Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
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Zinus is a bedroom and furniture manufacturer that has thousands of happy customers. Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress is their most popular mattress. It is a blend of memory foam, green tea and years of experience in the mattress industry.
Zinus mattresses are equipped with the CertiPUR–US seal, which certifies that they have been independently tested and certified to meet certain criteria. This includes indoor emissions, physical performance and environmental stewardship. They use only the highest quality foam, certified for its durability, performance, content, and safety.
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattresses comes in a range of sizes. The sizes available include Twin, Full, Queen, King and California King. The depth of the mattress can be as low as 6 inches or as luxuriously deep at 12 inches.
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Zinus Green Tea Memory foam Mattress has a multi-layered design. The top layer is made up of 3 inches of memory foam, with a 2 inch layer of comfort foam beneath that. The top layer is made up of a 3.5″ layer of high-density foam. It sits above the bottom layer and 3.5″ of support foam.
The outer covering is made from soft, comfortable knitted jacquard fabrics. Although it’s a simple cover design, the sheets you use to cover it are a positive.
You have peace of mind with the Worry-free warranty for 10 years. The twin mattress can support 250 lbs. The extended warranty makes the product more affordable and authenticates the warranty of durability. It also gives buyers total peace of mind.
- The conforming Green Tea Infused Memory Foam offers comfort and pressure relieving support, including the edge, for better sleep.
- Foam has been CertiPUR US certified for its quality, durability, performance and content. Foam made without phthalates, flame retardants, formaldehyde, heavy metals, ozone depleters and harmful chemicals.
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What is the Zinus Green Tea Mattress Made of?
Zinus’ best-selling mattress has been a success because of its innovative use of green tea, memory foam and more than a decade of expertise in making mattresses that are just a little bit better.
The Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress begins with their proprietary green tea and charcoal infused memory foam. ActivCharocal prevents moisture from causing bad smells or other unpleasantness.
For a comfortable feeling, CertiPUR US certified foams will allow you to sink in this mattress. It will cradle your achiest joints while aligning your spine. Open air pockets found in the middle layer comfort foam promote airflow, so you don’t overheat.
Why Purchase the Zinus Mattress in Waukesha?
Zinus Green tea Memory Foam Mattress has a great ability to reduce motion. The memory foam comfort layer absorbs movements, and the mattress is quiet. This is important if you have a partner who is constantly turning and tossing and turning all night and ends up getting up every hour.
The 12″ Zinus Green tea Memory Foam Mattress’s strongest feature is its ability to reduce pressure in areas that are most likely to feel it. Because the foam conforms to the body, it helps align the spine and cushions the shoulders and hips. Side sleepers will love this.
This Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress comes at a great price. It’s so cheap that it is hard to beat the value for money it offers. Zinus Green Mattress is a good option for those on a budget.
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About Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin 53186
Waukesha ( WAW-ki-shaw) is the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Its population was 71,158 at the 2020 census. The city is adjacent to the Village of Waukesha.
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Zinus mattresses are available online at the Zinus website and from many Waukesha retailers. Target, Walmart and Amazon are some of the most well-known retailers.
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The cost of a Zinus mattress in Waukesha can vary depending on the size and style of the mattress. On average, a twin-size Zinus mattress can cost around $150, while a queen-size mattress can cost around $300.
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Zinus mattresses come as twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king sizes. You can choose to have the size that is most suitable for your needs and preferences.
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Zinus mattresses are not available at all retailers. Zinus offers a 100-night return policy, which allows you to return the mattress if it is not right for you.
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Zinus mattresses have been designed to last and are long-lasting. With proper care, they can last several years. The mattress’s exact lifespan will depend on how much you use it and how well you care for it.
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Zinus mattresses come with a 10-year limited warranty. This protects against any issues or defects that might occur.
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Your Zinus mattress should be rotated regularly to prevent it from becoming sagging. Also, spot clean any stains. Do not use harsh chemicals or detergents to damage the mattress.
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What is Zinus Mattress?
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This month's Merrimack Valley Magazine cover story features Glee star Mike O’Malley, written by Beth Daigle and photographs by this blogger! Mike plays Burt Hummel on the hit TV series. We shot the cover photo, along with an inside spread and several others, at the Ritz Carlton in Boston, when Mike was in town working on a new film.
Seriously, buy this magazine to see this article, as well as several others on which I worked, including Chris Markuns' Coffee Talk interview with Merrimack Repertory Theatre’s Executive Director Steven Leon, a story about Christmas decorating, and a piece about the great work of the Angel Flight Northeast.

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APPLE VALLEY — When John McMahon joined the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1985, he had a familiar connection — his aunt, Kathy Cardwell, had joined the Academy the year before.
Cardwell was already well known among the deputies and detectives at the department during her time working as a public safety dispatcher a few years before.
“She was known as the voice of calm, even through chaos. Deputies loved it when Kathy was on the radio because she never got flustered,” said McMahon, who is now the county sheriff.
Cardwell immediately connected with the young deputies and detectives joining the ranks of the department every year. She exemplified the Department’s credo of treating each other like family, according to McMahon.
“She was like a mother figure to many at the department. She cared so much for all those deputies and detectives. She was a role model and a mentor to many,” McMahon said.
Kathleen Cardwell, of Apple Valley, died on March 10, from lung cancer. She is survived by her sons, their families, her brother and his family, which includes the Sheriff.
McMahon said Cardwell was his father’s “only sister.” McMahon had the chance to grow up with his aunt and her family when they moved from Chicago to Apple Valley in the 1970s, shortly after the McMahons moved to the area themselves.
“We were all very close. We lived by each other and grew up together,” McMahon said.
Cardwell became a full-time deputy working in courts and corrections by 1984. She became a detective in 2000, working in the specialized investigations division until 2006, where she retired as a licensed polygrapher.
McMahon said Cardwell was cherished by many at the department for her gracious, friendly nature and way of taking anyone under her wing. Cardwell conducted a number of background investigations of people joining the department, McMahon said, and “treated each and every one like family.”
“Some of the ones who got their background investigations done by her still remember her for her friendliness," he said. "Folks just gravitated towards her because she was so nice.
“Kathy made an impact on a lot of people at the Sheriff’s Department and out of it. Many people will remember her fondly.”
Funeral services for Cardwell will be held at Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church, 18386 Corwin Road, in Apple Valley at 10:30 am on Monday.
Paola Baker may be reached at 760-955-5332 or PBaker@VVDailyPress.com. Follow her on Twitter at @DP_PaolaBaker.


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Northern Ireland police have arrested a 57 year-old woman in connection with the murder of lesbian journalist and author Lyra McKee, who was shot during a riot in Derry last week. Police say the woman was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act.
McKee was in the area to cover a police raid at the Creggan council estate, where officers suspected that weapons were being stored. When a riot broke out and a gunman started to fire shots at police, she was shot while standing near a police van.
In a statement given to the Irish News using a recognised code word, the self-styled New IRA have admitted responsibility for McKee’s death.
“On Thursday night following an incursion on the Creggan by heavily armed British crown forces which provoked rioting, the IRA deployed our volunteers to engage,” the statement reads.
“We have instructed our volunteers to take the utmost care in future when engaging the enemy, and put in place measures to help ensure this.
“In the course of attacking the enemy Lyra McKee was tragically killed while standing beside enemy forces. The IRA offer our full and sincere apologies to the partner, family and friends of Lyra McKee for her death.”
Meanwhile, the police investigation into McKee’s death continues. In a statement released yesterday, Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy has said that more than 140 people have contacted officers with information. He adds “This was an attack on the community. Lyra, tragically, was a random victim and I need the public to continue to support us.”
“My appeal today to witnesses who haven’t come forward to us is simple,” he says. “Please, come forward and have a conversation with me.”
Murphy says police are committed to protecting witnesses so as to “bring the gunman who killed Lyra McKee to justice.”
Friends of Lyra McKee mark dissident republican groups’ office with red handprints
A group of McKee’s friends have staged a protest at Junior McDaid house in Derry, which is the headquarters of a number of dissident republican groups including Saoradh.
Photos and video footage from the scene show a crowd looking on as demonstrators mark the walls of the building with red handprints.
At the demonstration, Sinéad Quinn – a friend of McKee’s – said the people behind her death needed to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
“They need to take the responsibility today for what has happened. They’ve shirked it so far saying it was an accidental shooting,” she said.
“You don’t shoot someone accidentally; when you put a gun in a child’s hand and they shoot it that’s murder. It doesn’t matter. It’s murder and they murdered Lyra McKee.”
The demonstration at Junior McDaid house is the latest among a number of events held to mark the death Lyra McKee, which has triggered an outpouring of grief across Northern Ireland and abroad.
Tributes to McKee on social media have included a controversial post by anti-trans group Woman’s Place UK, who praised McKee as a lesbian activist despite her vocal support for trans rights.
Lyra McKee (1990-2019), Irish journalist, writer and lesbian activist killed while reporting. Winner of 2016 Scottish Refugee Council and Write to End Violence Against Women awards. Penned letter to “my 14 year old self.”https://t.co/BpiWqCHNc2 pic.twitter.com/RpWNwYYGrO
— Womans_Place_UK (@Womans_Place_UK) April 20, 2019
A vigil marking the eve of her funeral will be held at the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin, today at 6.00pm.
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A Yellowstone National Park Ghost Story
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Once there was a lovely young woman growing up in a wealthy shipping family in New York. In those days, wealthy young women were expected to make their debut in society and to marry a wealthy young man from a good family. But our young lady was a bit of a rebel. When she grew old enough to marry, she scorned the wealthy young society men in favor of an older man who was working as a servant in her house.
Once there was a lovely young woman growing up in a wealthy shipping family in New York.In those days, wealthy young women were expected to make their debut in society and to marry a wealthy young man from a good family.But our young lady was a bit of a rebel.When she grew old enough to marry, she scorned the wealthy young society men in favor of an older man who was working as a servant in her house.
Of course, there was a big argument within the family when the young woman announced her choice of husband. Her parents were furious, particularly her father, who accused the servant of courting his daughter in order to gain a prominent position in the shipping company. When the young lady insisted upon the marriage, her father gave the couple a lump sum of cash with the stipulation that they leave New York after the wedding and never come back.
By the time the young couple reached the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone, the new husband had gambled away all of the money that his wife’s family had bestowed upon the newlyweds. There was barely enough money for the couple to finish their honeymoon trip, and nothing whatsoever with which to buy a house or start a family.
The young woman was upset with her husband. They had quarreled often about money during their honeymoon journey, and by this time, she knew that her father had been right about the greed of her new husband. He was obviously more interested in her money than in her. Still, the couple was flat broke and needed something to pay the concessioners here at Yellowstone, so she telephoned her father to ask him for some money. Her father refused to give her a penny.
That night, the couple had a terrific fight in the relative privacy of their bedroom at the inn. The husband stalked out of the Inn in a fury, leaving his bride locked in her room. The bride did not emerge for days, and finally the staff of the Inn sent someone to check on her.
No one answered when the housekeeper knocked on the door. Using the housekeeping key, the staffer sent stepped into the room and gasped in shock. The room looked as if a hurricane had swept through the interior. Clothes were strewn everywhere, and the bedclothes were partially on the floor. Worse, the housekeeper was overwhelmed by the metallic odor smell that permeated everything. There was no sign of the bride, but the stink that wafted from the attached bathroom hinted at what the housekeeper might see. Lying in the bathtub in a pool of congealed blood was the body of the unhappy bride, which ended grotesquely in the ragged stump of a neck. Her head was nowhere to be seen.
The housekeeper’s screams summoned the rest of the staff. The authorities were summoned, the family was notified and the room cleaned. Everything was done to locate the murderer, but the husband was never apprehended. Finally, the whole story was hushed up to avoid scandal to the prominent family.
A few days after the discovery of the murder, a foul smell up in the Crows Nest where the musicians often played for the evening dances was traced to its source: The bride’s severed head. Tousled blond curls framed the wide-eyed, horror-twisted face; already beginning to rot.
The burial of the poor, murdered bride should have been the end of the terrible incident. And so it proved, until one midnight when a staff member who was up late reading a book heard a strange noise coming from the lobby. It was the stroke of midnight when he hurried out onto the balcony and looked upward, seeking the source of the noise. He looked up towards the Crows Nest, far above, and saw a glowing figure in white slowly descending the stairs from the Crows Nest. Tucked under its arm was a tousle-curled, wide-eyed head! Frozen with horror, the man watched the bride descend the steps and float along the corridor until she reached the door of her room. Then she vanished!
From that day onward, there are people who say they can see the headless bride walking down the stairs from the Crows Nest at the stroke of midnight; sadly seeking for her lost husband and her lost dreams. Myself, I’ve never stayed up to see.


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Greece said yesterday (11 January) it and Macedonia hoped for progress in talks with a UN mediator on 17 January towards settling a long-running dispute over the latter country’s name that has held up Skopje’s EU membership prospects.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias met Nikola Dimitrov, his counterpart from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the country’s formal name, in the Greek city of Thessaloniki on Thursday after the two sides agreed to renew diplomatic efforts.
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“The ministers expressed their common expectation for the presentation, at the upcoming meeting…(with) the UN envoy of an initial framework within which the process will move forward,” a Greek Foreign Ministry statement said after the meeting.
“The two ministers discussed the methodology, the approach of the two sides and the framework concerning the name issue, while also agreed to take a more active role in discussions to overcome the difference on the name issue.”
Athens has blocked Macedonia’s attempts to join NATO and objects to its EU membership bid because it says the name Macedonia implies a territorial claim over Greece’s own northerly region of that name.
Under a 1995 accord, Greece has only agreed that the country be referred to internationally as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia until the dispute is resolved.
Greeks are highly sensitive about the name issue and rallies are planned in northern Greece later in January against any compromise that might retain the name Macedonia.
But Athens sees a window of opportunity to settle the row following the election of a more moderate government in Skopje that appears more amenable to a deal.

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How An Archery Shop Can Change Your Life
Our world is a different place to what it was 50 years ago. Today, life is lived at a much faster pace. People are losing their connection to wild places and wilder animals. Folks are forgetting that nature just isn’t a place to visit, it is home.
There is nothing on earth that is equal to the feeling of your release arm flying backward, your bow arm shooting forward, and seeing your arrow pierce your target. Archery is a not only a challenge and a skill, it’s a real human instinct that anyone can have a go at.
Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow and go out to the field and hunt game for me – Genesis 27:3
Ever since humans painted ancient drawings on the walls of caves, archery has been a part of our being. It is a discipline which we mastered for its countless benefits. We have used archery to hunt food, defended homes, and in battle time, it’s helped us destroy and defend empires.
But the bow and arrow is more than a weapon. Archery is a part of what it means to be human. Throughout history it has been contemporaneous with our continuing evolution. Without the development of archery, civilization wouldn’t exist in its current form.
The gigantic tension before the shooting of an arrow, and the total relaxation seconds later, is my way of connecting with the universe – Paulo Coelho
If the primal urge of archery is getting its hooks into you, Combat Australia is the perfect archery shop and hunting ground for your archery needs. They stock simple, traditional style longbows which have solid penetration and excellent range. They can also easily arrange to have one custom made to your exact specifications.
They also sell a variety of recurve bows. Recurve bows are much lighter and more versatile than longbows, and they allow for a better range of options and configurations. Recurve bows allow the archer greater accuracy and can achieve the same pull weight in a shorter arm length (and do it in a variety of ways).
When you’re ready to take your archery to the next level, Combat Australia can help you. They have Australia’s largest selection of Compound bows under one roof. It can be challenging to choose the right compound bow yourself, so it’s best to take advantage of their staff's expertise and let them help you choose.
Nothing clears a troubled mind better than shooting a bow – Fred Bear
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5 Challenges Facing The D.C. Office Market
D.C.'s office landlords, brokers and general contractors are facing obstacles from stagnant demand to rising construction costs as they operate in a sluggish market despite the nation's broader economic growth. At Bisnow's D.C. State of Office event Thursday, the top players and experts in the region's office market identified five major challenges they are facing today.
1. Occupancy Has Not Kept Up With New Construction
Developers throughout the District have built offices at an ambitious pace this cycle, but the demand has not increased at the same rate. Occupancy growth has been essentially flat since 2007, with net gains throughout the D.C. area totaling just 6,766 SF, JLL head of office and local markets research John Sikaitis said. To illustrate that, Sikaitis said the region's total occupancy gains equal about one-sixth of the available ninth-floor office space at Franklin Court, where 350 people attended Thursday's event.
At the same time, developers have built 25M SF of new office product in the D.C. Metro area since 2007, Sikaitis said, equating that to the size of the entire Dulles Toll Road submarket.
"Because of this supply and demand imbalance, you've seen the tenants get leverage and the rents decline," Sikaitis said. "There have been some winners, but a whole bunch of losers."
2. Vacancy Is Skyrocketing In Suburban Markets
As companies have gravitated toward urban environments and public transit, suburban non-Metro-accessible locations have been left behind. In 2001, D.C.'s suburban markets had a vacancy of 5.9%, Sikaitis said. But today vacancy is up near 25.2% and continues to rise, he said.
"That is definitely a losing category," Sikaitis said of suburban office. "When you look at average rents, you can't even measure them because there's not enough demand to meet the space requirement."
As a major owner of suburban office space, PS Business Parks Vice President Chris Auth said lack of Metro access has been a difficult issue to grapple with.
"The challenge for us in the suburban markets, or the thing that's always used against us from a selling or leasing perspective, is 'you're too far from Metro and you're just outside the walkability area,'" Auth said.
To combat this, Auth said PS Business Parks has launched a partnership with Uber. The landlord pays for free rides for its tenants to access public transit and amenities.
"In Tysons we have over 1M SF, so we provide rides to the Metro and to the malls," Auth said. "While we don't have the same amenity base you might have at The Boro, for example, we do have the ability to get the users to these places with sort of a VIP treatment."
3. Parking Priorities Are Not Aligned
In order to encourage the use of public transportation and anticipate future trends like driverless cars, local governments have begun to change the way they think about parking. While they used to require a minimum number of spaces be included in a new development, some areas have switched to setting maximum limits on parking.
But not all tenants are on board with the shift, Brookfield Properties Executive Vice President Greg Meyer said. In Reston, he said Brookfield has buildings with five parking spaces per 1K SF. He said the county is looking to implement a maximum of 2.1 spaces per 1K SF for new construction, but most tenants he talks to want it to stay closer to five.
"The biggest challenge we have is tenants are still demanding the most parking they can possibly get," Meyer said. "How do we manage that transition? We have to offer the market what it wants right now."
4. Contractors Can't Keep Up With The Pace Of New Projects
The pace of construction in D.C. has put a strain on the companies building the projects. Developers are increasingly asking for accelerated timelines, but that can not always be easily accomplished, DPR Construction Project Executive Mark McKenna said.
"Our challenge right now is the market is very busy," McKenna said. "Subcontractors are at a maximum capacity in this area. We need adequate time to develop the subcontract bids to get interest in the project so that we get competitive numbers and value for our clients."
Labor shortages have also posed a problem as developers have continued to launch construction projects across the city. This has contributed to a spike in construction costs, McKenna said.
"We just don't have enough tradesmen in this area to meet the demands of the clients," McKenna said. "As a result, we're seeing prices creep up both in terms of labor, which I think is key, and, to some degree, materials."
5. Demand Is Weak In The Middle Segment Of The Market
New trophy office buildings in the urban core have been able to land high-end tenants, though sometimes just for the top floors. Affordable, Class-B space has been able to land value-conscious tenants. But the office segment in between those two is the one that has landlords worried, Hines Senior Managing Director Chuck Watters said.
"There is bifurcation in the market," Watters said. "A lot of new trophy are doing fine and Class-B buildings are competing on price. It's really the Class-A properties where there is growth in supply but not demand. It's very competitive."
Tishman Speyer Senior Managing Director Paul DeMartini echoed this assessment. He said the trophy product with rents above $75/SF are landing tenants who want the best product on the market, and offerings below $60/SF are getting the value tenants, but there is a big gap in between.
"Where people struggle the most is that spot in between 60 and 75," DeMartini said. "It's kind of a 'tweener market. Tenants are either value-oriented or they want high-end space."


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THE MAGIC POWERS OF COLOUR
The Altiplano saga, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, continues with a version for slimmer wrists and watches adorned with soft tones.
The Piaget brand is marking 2017 with its iconic Altiplano, while remaining true to its great speciality: colour, and more precisely, coloured gems. The brilliance of soft colour blends with the magic of minerals to give birth to a colourful trio of Altiplano 34mm watches designed for the 60th anniversary of the first timepiece from the collection.
The three Altiplano 34mm watches share the same ultra-slim case and mechanical movement. The metal setting, available in white gold with or without a bezel set with diamonds or in pink gold topped with 72 cut diamonds, measures, in fact, just 34mm in diameter. As for the mechanism driving the hours and minutes, it is the 430P automatic calibre made by Piaget and provides a power reserve of about 43 hours.
The differences between each of these timepieces lie in the colour and the material used for the watch face, which is filled with applied indices and houses two stick-shaped hands. Radiant with its raspberry tone, mysterious with its semi-opaque disc or iridescent with its white opal face, the Altiplano 34mm is also a watch that plays with the fire of the diamonds set on its bezel.
If the only power possessed by the deep pink version is to provide a bright colour, the turquoise and white opal, on the other hand, have a strong symbolic content, since the first is the gem of eternal youth and the second acts as a lucky talisman.
The Altiplano 34mm model with the pink watch face is available in 360 pieces with polished bezel and 360 with a jewelled bezel, while the models dressed in turquoise and opal are each limited to 38 pieces.
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DALLAS - The domestic violence case of former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel goes before a Dallas County grand jury on Thursday.
The case stems from an incident that happened in January when Manziel was out with his ex-girlfriend in Dallas.
The former Texas A&M football star and Heisman Trophey winner allegedly hit the woman several times during a car trip from an Uptown Dallas hotel to a bar and then to her apartment in Fort Worth. The woman said Manziel hit her so hard she temporarily lost hearing in one ear.
Dallas and Fort Worth police both investigated, but declined to arrest Manziel or file charges directly. They're leaving the decision up to a grand jury.
The ex is reportedly now refusing to cooperate. But even without her testimony, misdemeanor assault charges could still be filed.
Chris Lewis is a former sports agent and attorney not associated with the case. He said going to the grand jury gets the police off the hook in such a high-profile case.
"For the Dallas police to make a decision one way or the other it's danged if they do, danged if they don't. There's going to be criticism. The great thing about a grand jury is that it's a secret, private process. No one is allowed to talk about what goes on," he said.
Lewis said it is unusual for a misdemeanor case to go before a grand jury. They're usually reserved for felony cases to determine probable cause. But in this case if nine or more jury members make the decision, Manziel will be indicted and police are off the hook.
A decision from the grand jury is expected early next week.
If charged and then convicted, his maximum penalty could be a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
Manziel was cut by the Cleveland Browns in March after two season of inconsistent play. His future in the NFL is uncertain.


The 50th annual Grammy awards on February 10 marks the final crescendo of our MyGrammyMoment contest. All 15 musicians chosen by your votes have been in L.A. this week rehearsing their orchestral contributions to the Foo Fighters' song "The Pretender," but only one will be selected to step out from the crowd as a featured soloist. And did we mention Led Zeppelin bass player and multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones will be conducting all this?
This group of amazingly talented violinists, cellists and trumpet players from all over the U.S. has been having a whirlwind week in L.A., juggling rehearsals with the Foos and Jones with Grammy Foundation events (where they got to walk the red carpet and rub shoulders with Musiq Soulchild, Natasha Bedingfield and Jerry Lee Lewis). Friday's rehearsal at the Staples Center gave them a chance to watch their fellow Grammy night stars tune up for the big show. (Wasn't that Alicia Keyes who just passed by?) Peek in on the rehearsals, complete with jokes supplied by Dave Grohl and a Foo fan visit from Juliette Lewis:
Tune in to the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10, to see all Top 15 YouTube instrumentalists in this once-in-a-lifetime performance; you can also vote right up until the performance for which talented 'Tuber -- Ann Marie Calhoun, Brian Fitzgerald or Tara Klein –- should step out as a soloist. In addition, we're featuring everyone's audition video on the home page today so you can see what sparked this whole experience in the first place.
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The total combined assets of public pension funds, sovereign funds, and central banks grew to $33.5 trillion by the end of 2016, driven mostly by pension funds, according to a report from think tank Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF).
According to the OMFIF’s fourth annual “Global Public Investor” survey, which will be released June 14, worldwide pension fund assets increased $435 billion in 2016, while sovereign funds rose $143 billion, and central banks declined $103 billion.
The OMFIF classifies global public investors as institutions such as pubic pension funds, central banks, and sovereign funds which are linked by their status as public sector-funded entities, and represent a major part of world capital markets.
The report broke down the global assets geographically, and found that the Asia Pacific region remains the largest by assets under management, with $12.7 trillion, or 37.9% of all global assets. Asia had four of the 10 largest public investment institutions: the People’s Bank of China, the Bank of Japan/Ministry of Finance, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, and the China Investment Corporation. North America is the second-largest, with $8.1 trillion, or 24%, while Europe is third with $6.4 trillion.
Europe’s increase in total assets was led mainly by central banks, with European assets under management rising $197 billion to $6.4 trillion. The Swiss National Bank, ranked seventh in the list, accounted for a rise of $76 billion, which the report said was due to intervention to hold down the Swiss franc, and strong returns on equities, making up one-fifth of Swiss reserves.
Total official gold holdings, which was at its highest level since 1999, increased by 377 tons, which was led by the central banks of Russia, China, and Kazakhstan. Turkey, Venezuela, and Azerbaijan saw the biggest decline in gold assets.
The report also said that there was a rise in assets related to what it called the “green economy,” although they still represent only a small portion of total assets. According to the survey, 38% of respondents said they will increase green bond investments over the next 12-24 months, while 35% said they will invest in renewables.
“Investments in green equity, fixed income, and alternative vehicles represent one way for public investors to achieve adequate returns while meeting low-carbon requirements,” said OMFIF in a statement. “Yet green finance remains beset by challenges, including over bond issue standardization.


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Pay for the dental team in the NHS
This pay system covers all staff except doctors, dentists and the most senior managers. See our pay for dentists page for details of what dentists earn at different stages of their training and career.
In AfC the NHS job evaluation system determines a points score which is used to match jobs to one of the nine pay bands and determine levels of basic salary.
Each of the nine pay band has a number of pay points. Staff will normally progress to the next pay point annually until they reach the top of the pay band. In addition to basic pay, there is also extra pay for staff who work in high cost areas such as around London.
What do dental care professionals earn?
The following information gives an indication of which Agenda for Change pay bands certain job titles fit into and is based on the nationally produced job profiles. It can be used as a guide to the levels of pay, but please note that some job vacancies advertised in the NHS may carry very slightly different job titles to those provided here.
Pay for dental care professionals
As a dental care professional, your career in the dental team could start at Agenda for Change band 2 as a clinical support worker (dentistry). Depending on your role, there are opportunities rising up to band 8a-c for managerial level posts.
An oral health practitioner (dental hygiene/dental therapy) would typically start on band 5, with an oral health practitioner specialist (dental hygiene/dental therapy) at band 6 and an oral health practitioner advanced (dental hygiene/dental therapy) at band 7.
A dental laboratory manager would typically be on bands 8a-c.
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The New York Police Department was seen entering private residences to break up Jewish gatherings. In a video taken at one residence, we see a seemingly antagonistic officer, saying it is a "problem" that they found 10 people in the house, and that they weren't masked.
The officers claim to be on the seen due to a complaint about parking violations in front of the home. But when they arrive, they decide that the bigger problem is the people inside the private home, not the vehicles outside of it.
The officers take issue with the residents not wearing masks, not being socially distanced, and being more than 10 people in the home. New York's Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo have issued guidance as to how New Yorker's should behave in public.
There are no laws in place requiring masks in people's homes, and as the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceable assembly, there's no reason to believe that officers have the right to break up a gathering simply because there are more than ten people present.
For almost the entirety of the COVID pandemic, the Jewish community in New York has faced antagonism from the government, and has thusly resisted the measures put in place by Governor Cuomo. In many cases, Jewish people outright protested the measures, citing an infringement on Constitutional freedoms.


The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) issued the following statement on the Feb. 27 House Financial Services Committee hearing: “How much are Americans at risk until Congress passes terrorism insurance protection?”
“NAMIC seeks a terrorism backstop not to mitigate losses that have already occurred, but to try to protect against the risk of future terrorism-a risk which cannot be measured and hence, cannot be priced,” Monte Ward, NAMIC’s vice president federal affairs, commented. “Insurance spreads risk. Risk that cannot be quantified cannot be spread with any precision or confidence. It is critical that Congress pass a terrorism insurance plan that will facilitate the availability of appropriate insurance mechanisms to cover terrorism-related events.
“We are pleased that Chairwoman Kelly has conducted this hearing, and we applaud Chairman Michael Oxley and Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Richard Baker, for getting H.R. 3210, the Terrorism Risk Protection Act, passed through the House late last year,” Ward said. “We will continue to work with Congress to get a backstop put into place.”
The hearing, led by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairwoman Sue Kelly, R-NY, presented a panel of witnesses who testified on the need for a federal program to back up private insurance providers for coverage of terrorist attacks.
The subcommittee also reviewed the findings of a General Accounting Office study on the impact of Sept. 11 insurance losses on the U.S. economy and the capacity of the current market to absorb any future losses.
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A 12" for Leon in Lebanon, Pennsylvania . .
Thanks to Leon for sending a photo of his completed 12" telescope with ETT. Great job and I like the color!!

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Marking its release on September 1st, 2024, Territory, directed by the visionary Sachin Shriram, is not just a wildlife documentary; it’s a poignant exploration of the complex relationship between humans and animals, set against the breathtaking backdrop of a tiger reserve in Maharashtra. Prepare to be swept away by stunning visuals, compelling characters, and a story that challenges us to redefine our notions of territory and coexistence.
|September 1st, 2024
|Sachin Shriram Mullemwar
|Sandeep Kulkarni, Sheshpal Ganvir, Kishor Kadam, Yogesh Kulkarni
Mark your calendars for September 1st, 2024! Territory hits theaters across India, promising to transport you to the heart of the wild and provoke you to ponder the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. The official trailer, already sparking discussion, offers a glimpse into the film’s stunning visuals, the emotional conflicts of the characters, and the captivating beauty of the tiger reserve.
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- Sandeep Kulkarni: A veteran actor known for his nuanced performances, Kulkarni embodies the weathered wisdom of Rajaram, a man living on the fringes of the tiger reserve, caught between protecting his village and respecting the territory of the wild.
- Kishor Kadam: Playing Rajaram’s headstrong son, Kaustubh, Kadam adds a touch of youthful recklessness and a hunger for independence to the narrative. His character’s journey reflects the generational clash between traditional ways and the allure of the modern world.
- Dinesh Ingole: As the stern forest guard, Ingole personifies the responsibility of protecting the fragile ecosystem of the reserve, often at odds with the needs of the villagers living at its borders.
- Yogesh Sudhakar Kulkarni: Playing a key role in the village community, Kulkarni showcases the diverse perspectives and concerns existing within the human settlements affected by the presence of the reserve.
- A talented ensemble cast: With a strong supporting cast drawn from local communities, Territory adds authenticity and depth to the film’s portrayal of life in the shadow of the wild.
Territory delves into the lives of villagers residing on the border of a sprawling tiger reserve in rural Maharashtra. Their existence is a constant negotiation with the wild, marked by fear, respect, and a deep understanding of the delicate balance between human needs and the preservation of wildlife.
The film revolves around Rajaram, a wise elder torn between the traditions of his ancestors and the changing realities of a world encroaching on the territory of the tiger. His son, Kaustubh, represents the younger generation, questioning the restrictions placed upon them by the presence of the reserve and yearning for opportunities beyond their ancestral lands.
As the film unfolds, tensions escalate between the villagers and the forest guards, each fighting for their own version of survival. Territory navigates these conflicts with nuance, avoiding simple solutions and showcasing the complexities of human-wildlife co-existence.
Through breathtaking visuals of the tiger reserve, Territory allows us to witness the raw beauty and fierce power of nature. We see the grace of the majestic tigers, the delicate balance of the ecosystem, and the fragility of this shared territory.
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Territory promises to be a visually stunning and thought-provoking cinematic experience. While predicting box office performance is always uncertain, the film’s unique subject matter, talented cast, and directorial vision have the potential to resonate with audiences interested in environmental themes, human-animal relationships, and stories set against the backdrop of nature’s grandeur.


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Here is a quick and interesting condiment recipe from Eatwell.com. This can be served with pork or chicken to add an interesting flavor variation. It keeps well in the fridge for up to one week.
One note about prep time: black grapes have a slightly thicker skin and take longer to cook than red grapes.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20- 30 minutes
Total time: 25 to 35 minutes
Yield: 1 1/4 cups
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced shallots
2 cups halved seedless purple, red or black grapes
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add grapes, sherry, vinegar, mustard seeds and salt.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grapes have broken down, 20 to 30 minutes.


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Kitsap property rights group seeks higher court review
Kitsap Alliance of Property Owners, under the guidance of Pacific Legal Foundation, has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge Kitsap County's shoreline buffers.
KAPO contends that the Kitsap County commissioners erred in 2005, when they approved a Critical Areas Ordinance with uniform buffers of 100 feet for rural shorelines and 50 feet for urban shorelines.
Their legal challenge was denied by the Washington State Court of Appeals, and the State Supreme Court declined to hear it.
The lawsuit raises constitutional issues that have not yet been addressed, said Brian Hodges, managing attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation's Northwest Office.
"The regulations make no attempt to base buffer size on the actual environmental and geographic conditions on the county's shorelines and did not consider any site-specific variables, such as existing vegetation and land uses," Hodges said in a prepared statement.Hodges said the county's ordinance effectively seizes tracts of private property for conservation areas in violation of the "Takings Clause" of the U.S. Constitution.
The case has not yet been accepted for review by the Supreme Court. In 2009, more than 8,000 cases were filed with the court and fewer than 100 were heard, according to the court's annual report.


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After a topsy-turvy summer food truck season, with next to no foot traffic in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, an innovative partnership with a grocery store is taking this mobile business indoors.
Beginning today, you can find a food truck — the facade anyway — inside the deli department at the Eagan Lunds & Byerlys (1299 Promenade Pl., Eagan, 651-686-9669).
It’s a rotating pop-up called Eat Street, and O’Cheeze is moving in for the first six-week residency. After that, another food truck will take over the space.
“It’s a unique way to bring new and exciting food to our customers, while also inviting the devoted foodie followers of local food trucks to step in and discover Lunds & Byerlys,” John Stueland, deli director at Lunds & Byerlys, said in a release...Read More


Dear Superintendent Thomas Gathen, and members of the McGehee school board,
I’m outraged by how McGehee High School has treated Kymberly Wimberly and deeply disturbed by the broader pattern of discriminatory practices brought to light by this incident.
Wimberly achieved the highest GPA at McGehee High School and was named the school’s valedictorian, only to have another student later appointed as her “co-valedictorian.” The school’s treatment of Wimberly strongly suggests that it is afraid of recognizing a Black student as its highest academic achiever. Equally disturbing is the allegation that Black students at the school are routinely steered away from advanced classes at the school, while their White classmates are encouraged to take advanced classes.
McGehee High School’s treatment of Wimberley sends a terrible message to students, especially Black students. You must act immediately to correct this injustice, end racial discrimination at McGehee High School, and make it clear that the school has high expectations for all its students and will help them succeed at the highest level they can, regardless of race.
I urge you to right this wrong by publicly recognizing Wimberly as her class's sole valedictorian and by explaining the actions you will take to end discrimination at McGehee High School.


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Daas Dev Cast Crew Story Release Date Trailer Budget, Screen Count : Daas Dev is an upcoming Bollywood movie of political thriller genre. It Stars Rahul Bhat, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Saurabh Shukla and Dalip Tahil in lead roles. Produced under the banner of Saptrishi Cinevision, movie is directed by Sudhir Mishra. It is set to release on 16th of February 2018.
Daas Dev Story & Plot
The Story of Daas Dev revolves around the same characters of Devdaas , Dev, Chandramukhi and Paro but it is an opposite of Devdaas. Sudhir played around with the Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Novel, as in that novel Dev becomes Das. But in Sudhir Mishra’s Daas Dev it is other way around. Devdaas is not a looser in this movie. He doesn’t get stuck into things instead evolve out from the difficulties like a winner. The story goes backward in this movie as Daas becomes Dev and this movie is set in Modern day’s backdrop.
Daas Dev Cast
Rahul Bhat is playing Dev which is main lead character of the Devdaas. He is protagonist in the movie and unlike previous versions of Devdaas he comes out of the difficulties in this movie very easily. Rahul Bhat is an actor who has been active in the acting industry since 2002 and he has done many TV serials too. His filmography includes movies like Chakki, Daas Dev, Union Leader, Fitoor, Jai Gangajal etc.
Richa Chadha as Paro is playing another lead character in the movie. She started her career with plays. She made her acting debut with the much-acclaimed movie Oye Lucky Lucku Oye! Richa was cast by Anurag Kashyap for his movies Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 and Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 also. Her role of Dolly in the Fukrey and Fukrey Returns is also a memorable one.
Aditi Rao Hydari
Aditi Rao Hydari made her debut with Sharada Ramanathan’s acclaimed film Sringaram. Her breakthrough performance came in the year 2012 when she played Yeh Saali Zindagi. She was also seen in the movies like Murder 3, Rockstar etc.
Saurabh Shukla is a television actor and director. He is known for his role in the movies like Satya (1998), Barfi! (2012), Jolly LLB (2013), Kick (2014), and PK (2014). He has been active in the Industry since 1994. He made his film debut with the movie Bandit Queen.
Anurag Kashyap (Guest appearance)
Anurag Kahsyap ia a Hindi film director, Writer, producer and actor. He has been active in the industry since 1997. He is known for the movies like Paanch, Black Friday, Gulaal, Ugly, Gangs of Wasseypur etc.
Dalip Tahil is a veteran actor of Hindi cinema known for Razia Sultan, Salaam Mumbai, Jaanisaar, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Ra. One. Azaan etc.
Anil George is a film actor who was seen in 2016 film Do Lafzon Ki Kahani. Before that he was seen in the movies like Mardaani and Miss Lovely.
Daas Dev Crew
Sudhir Mishra (Director)
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has directed many critically acclaimed movies which includes Chameli, Dharavi and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. He has been active in the industry since 1983.
The Producer of the movie has not been revealed. It is produced under the Saptrishi Cinevision.
Daas Dev Realease Date
Daas Dev is set to release on 16th of February 2018.
The Budget of Daas Dev has not been disclosed by the Production House.
Daas Dev Trailer
The Trailer of the movie has not been released yet.


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Donna is 22 and on at face value seems to have it all… literally. If being a child star and model isn’t enough, she’s gone to university, got a first class degree in maths and is now working as an Analyst in a successful company. She’s even engaged. Yes, Donna seems to have it all – incredible beauty, brains, a blossoming career and a stable home life.
But things aren’t always what they seem and the veneer of success is stripped away violently when she is assaulted and raped on her way home from work. We follow her journey and descent into anxiety and depression as she attempts to piece her life back together in the face of what could arguably be described as a complete lack of understanding by her frustrated partner and her parents who, at a total loss of what to do, just want to “fix” her. Just when she hits rock bottom, Donna finds friendship from a rather unusual place, but she quickly discovers that not everyone has the best of intentions. Without giving much away I think one scene is dealt with remarkably well (all I’m saying is “hair”…. I’m sure many of us have felt like doing something similar on occasion).
Approximately, the first half of the book centres on the immediate events following Donna’s attack and her reactions to the people around her – she is frustrated, angry and paranoid. Whether it was the author’s intention or not, everything she thinks is around the rape and very little happens in the way of activity, but that’s exactly how it is when you are recovering from a trauma – it consumes everything.
It’s not until the end of the book that the suspense really ramps up – that’s when the gnawing feeling that something else bad is going to happen starts. In some ways, I’d have liked this phase of the story to have been developed further as I thought the writing and character development were really strong – I wanted more! That said, this would have meant the work ended up as primarily a suspense thriller. That definitely would have worked (and as fan of the psychological thriller I’m biased) but I suspect that the author’s primary objective was to describe the effects of violent crime within the broad framework of the genre, and I thought that he achieved that rather well.
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As the world is moving to adopt measures for climate change and a cleaner environment, small businessman, Kent “Bauxton” Francois is willing to offer his expertise in Diesel Technology to help Grenada save money through the adoption of the right technology in using diesel.
In an exclusive interview with THE NEW TODAY newspaper, Francois who operates an automobile parts selling business at Grand Mal in St. George’s proudly showcased his diploma after completing a one year course in Diesel Technology at the Florida campus of Universal Technical Institute (UTI).
He said that he was offered job opportunities to remain and work in the United States but decided to come back home to assist any company that was seeking to save money from their spending budget on diesel usage.
According to Francois, a major company in the U.S came on campus to hire the best students in the classroom but he turned them down.
“They came … they interviewed about 80 of us. I got hired but to make a decision between the states and Grenada, it’s not a hard decision to make in my case because I’m set up here and here needs that type of technology…”, he said.
Francois stated that he is prepared to assist government and any private sector entity that is prepared to put systems in place for better use of diesel technology.
The small business operator believes that if the right people on the island are prepared to listen to him then he can play a role in fashioning the appropriate legislation for the industry.
He said the island is already a heavy user of diesel given the amount of heavy equipment and trucks in Grenada but nobody is monitoring the emissions like in other more developed societies.
Saying that emissions is “a big thing in the US”, Francois noted that truck drivers can easily be pulled over on the highways by a State Trooper who is allowed by law to “put a test on the exhaust and charge him $5000 (fine) just so…”.
He said: “In terms of the emissions, they take that serious and it has to be taken serious anywhere now because with all the pollution and so forth, we have to make sure especially heavy equipment, tyre trucks, all them big heavy equipment meet the requirement.
“I don’t know what Grenada standard on that is but at least…I am not going to interfere with that to say they should do that but I am telling you they have to take care of that because if they’re signatories (to international agreements on emissions) and they’re getting monies from countries and they talk about pollution, they suppose to show that (they are doing something to ease emission levels).
Francois spoke of making contact with government at the highest possible level including Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell on his willingness to help in providing his knowledge on diesel technology.
“I want to be in the field. I want to be anywhere that deals with the industry, diesel trucking, the whole works, anything that deals with that. You can put programmes in place, set it up where they can set up a Preventative Maintenance Programme, where they can check on the vehicles and keep (up) the standards.
“It’s a money saver because with a proper PM Programme, down time in equipment is money. You cannot afford to have a Lorry Truck or a Trailer Truck, Fire Truck and all these things down for months. If you could plan ahead, not to put cost on them but to tell them in so and so time, you need to take care of that, to change this, to be on track – you have to check on the safety too of the equipment…
“I had a meeting with the Prime Minister on that and he said that anything that could save the government money he is on board with it. If you telling me you spending a million dollars a year in maintenance and I set up maintenance programme for you and I show you how to work with that, it’s big saving.
That’s not just for Government that could be for GRENLEC – that could be for anybody who have fleet that want to save.
Francois disclosed that the world is now in a computerized aged and although the technology offered in the Florida course was very advanced it can be adopted in Grenada.
“It’s not too advanced for us – you cannot enact everything from out there here but the mere fact that you are part of the system and you sign on to (agreements) that want you to be more environmentally friendly, it forces you to adopt the technology because you want a clean air act to make sure that it (is) not just a guess thing…”, he said.
He stressed the reality is that countries adapt to changes in technology and one “can bring in changes but changes don’t mean cancelling all that you have”.
“We announce that we going and get oil so diesel and gas will be part of Grenada for a long while but the technology is a money saver,” he remarked.


Coach Deion Sanders & Jackson State Make Offer to Top High School Football Prospect and LSU Commit, Khamauri Rogers!
Posted By: Will Moss on October 05, 2020 |
Holmes County football coach Marcus Rogers had one main statement to make when his son Khamauri Rogers, the top junior in Mississippi, received an offer from Jackson State on Sept. 23.
"I don't know why it took so long," he Rogers said.
Marcus played at Jackson State from 1996-2000, and Khamauri grew up going to JSU football games. Khamauri told the Clarion Ledger he's always wanted to be recruited by an HBCU because he loved the atmosphere growing up going to JSU games.
Pictured, from left, are former Denver Broncos and Jackson State wide receiver Leroy Fields, Khamauri Rogers and Marcus Rogers pose for a picture at a JSU football game.
"The fans are very passionate," Khamauri said. "They don't like losing.
It was just fun back then, but now that I'm getting recruited I have to take it serious."
Marcus said Khamauri was smiling once he found out Jackson State would offer him, as interim head coach Otis Riddley called the recruit with the official offer.
Khamauri met new Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders three years ago at a Prime 21 Camp in Arlington, Texas. Sanders has always liked Khamauri as a player, and talks with his father twice a month.
Holmes County cornerback Khamauri Rogers and Deion Sanders.
"It was cool learning from one of the greats," Khamauri said. "Learning what he used back in the day, and he's taught me some of the things he's used."
Khamauri is committed to LSU and is also fielding offers from Arizona State, Illinois and Kansas. He said he doesn't have any programs ranked, including Jackson State, in preference.
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The Polestar 2, an upcoming all-electric fastback has had its European pricing confirmed. Production will start early next year, with initial deliveries set for June 2020. The car has generated a lot of traction among car enthusiasts, as its dual-electric motors are able to output a staggering 408hp (or 300 kW) of power with 600 Nm of torque at the wheel; 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, too.
It's not a short-distance, city car either, as with a quoted WLTP range of 500km (311 miles) and its 78 kWh battery pack, it's up there with some of the longest range electric cars, such as the Tesla Model 3 that reaches up to 348 miles.
As for the price, they are as follows:
- United Kingdom: GBP 49,900
- Norway: NOK 469,000
- Sweden: SEK 659,000
- Germany: EUR 58,800
- The Netherlands: EUR 59,800
- Belgium: EUR 59,800
Guide prices were also revealed: USD 63,000 in North America and RMB 460,000 in China. Finalised pricing will come at a later date for these markets.
The prices are inclusive of VAT and also feature Volvo's Pilot and Plus package, routine servicing and maintenance for the first three years. The car can be reserved through the company's website; a fully refundable deposit of EUR 1,000 / GBP 1,000 / SEK/NOK 10,000 is required, however.
In the UK the Polestar 2 sits in-between the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Performance models. It'll be interesting to see how it fares to its main competitor; Personally, I'm glad we'll have another premium-looking EV on the market.
“We have seen very keen interest in Polestar 2 since revealing it earlier this year. By confirming European pricing, we show the outstanding value this high specification vehicle represents,” comments Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar.
Inside, the car will have a new infotainment system which will be powered by the world's first Android Automotive OS. The car will, therefore, feature Google Assistant and have the company's suite of apps pre-installed, including Google Maps.
On 8 October, Polestar announced pricing for its performance pack, which comprises of a 4-piston Brembo front brake setup, adjustable Öhlins dampers and 20″ forged alloy wheels, complemented by gold seatbelts and valve caps. The breakdown of the option is as follows:
- United Kingdom: GBP 5,000
- Norway: NOK 50,000
- Sweden: SEK 60,000
- Germany: EUR 6,000
- The Netherlands: EUR 6,000
- Belgium: EUR 6,000
“The Performance Pack allows us to take Polestar 2 driving dynamics to the next level. Some highly specialised additions, tuned by our engineers, deliver an even more engaging and unique Polestar experience,” comments Ingenlath.


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Councillors from Midlothian and The City of Edinburgh Councils today paid a visit to the Zero Waste Parc in Millerhill to see for themselves how a new state of the art facility will turn the region’s food waste into renewable energy.
Cllr Derek Rosie, Cabinet Member for Commercial Operations at Midlothian Council and Cllr Lesley Hinds, Environment Convenor at The City of Edinburgh Council were visiting the recently completed Millerhill Anaerobic Digestion plant to mark its official opening.
This facility, which was constructed by Alauna Renewable Energy, a partnership between Kelda Organic Energy and Scottish Water Horizons, is capable of recycling all of the discarded food that is collected by the two Councils, plus some additional waste from local businesses and industries.
The site captures methane gas generated from Anaerobic Digestion to and uses it to generate renewable electricity. The electricity will be utilised by Scottish Water at their local water treatment works and is the equivalent of powering 3300 homes.