text:
December 11 - Thorco Shipping has added the 12,580 dwt multipurpose vessel, Thorco Dagmar, to its fleet on a one-year time charter from SE Shipping.
The vessel, which was built in 2009, features a tweendeck, three cargo holds and two 150-tonne capacity cranes. The ship was previously named SE Panthea.
Thorco stated the reason for taking the new vessel: "Even though the market in our segment is and has been under quite some pressure, we act when we see good opportunities; and together with the owners we were able to find a good agreement for mutual benefit."
Commenting on the five new vessels, Christian Stadil, owner and ceo of Thorco's parent company Thornico, said: "We firmly believe that when a market is under pressure, when the market is like a closed door, this also equals an open door in terms of the opportunities that will arise, so when an opportunity like this presents itself, we strike."

domain: economics


text:
Which of these motorcars is pictured?
DeSoto (sometimes De Soto) was an American automobile marque that was manufactured and marketed by the DeSoto Division of Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to the 1961 model year. The DeSoto make was founded by Walter Chrysler on August 4, 1928, to compete with Pontiac, Studebaker, Hudson, and Willys in the mid-price class. This make served as a lower-priced version of Chrysler products, with Dodge positioned above DeSoto, while Plymouth was added as the entry-level product of the Chrysler hierarchy in 1928.
The DeSoto Airflow was an automobile built by DeSoto during model years 1934, 1935, and 1936. The company introduced the then-revolutionary Airflow model due to its price structure relationship to larger and more expensive Chrysler brand cars. The 1934 Airflow models are noted for their unique styling. They generate interest for their engineering innovations. The Desoto Airflow was a result of Chrysler Corporation's policy of badge engineering, being mechanically identical to the Chrysler Airflow.

domain: history


Willie Mullins dominates Power Gold Cup entries at Fairyhouse
Willie Mullins is responsible for four of the 11 horses confirmed for the Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse on Sunday.
Last Updated: 15/04/14 1:48pm
Heading the quartet is Champagne Fever, narrowly beaten by shock winner Western Warhorse in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival last month.
The champion trainer could also saddle Ballycasey, Felix Yonger and Mozoltov, although each of the four contenders also hold entries at the upcoming Punchestown Festival.
Gordon Elliott could saddle Don Cossack, who chased home Holywell in the Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree's Grand National meeting.
Mick Winters is set to be represented by stable star Rebel Fitz after he made a winning return from a winter break over hurdles at Cork recently.
Jim Culloty's Kim Muir winner Spring Heeled, Dessie Hughes' hat-trick seeker Bright New Dawn and the Ted Walsh-trained Foxrock could all feature.
The entries are completed by Noel Meade's pair Road To Riches and Mullaghanoe River.


by Samuel Hux
I cannot imagine a serious person arguing that an assault weapon like the AR-15 is a legitimate hunting rifle. If you want to shoot a deer for instance you want one clean shot to kill it; you don’t want to tear the flesh to pieces. The only reason for the AR-15 is to kill the enemy in military combat with a weapon that does not demand precise and expert marksmanship of the highest class to be lethal. That’s why the US military developed or contracted the weapon in the first place. . . and in the last place. That’s it: there are self-evident truths. Any attempt to justify the sale to civilians of such a weapon self-destructs. The proper answer to anyone who disagrees is “Shut up, I explained.” Surely those who want teachers to be armed do not wish them to carry assault rifles in the classroom or think a pistol is going to discourage a heavily armed assailant. (Perhaps my “Surely” is too casual.)
When I was a young man I enlisted in the United States Army for a tour of duty, just missing combat by a matter of weeks, for which I thank the Lord. For two years of my enlistment I served as cadreman at the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. For the last year of the two I was Supply Sergeant of an infantry company. Adjoining my supply room was the armory, where rifles and ammunition were kept under lock and key. . . unless issued to a soldier or soldiers on special duty or for practice on the rifle range. It’s been several decades now so I cannot swear that this is still US Army practice. . . but I would be surprised if it is not. I assume that the security and legitimate use of the AR-15 is as precious as was that of the semi-automatic M1 Garand of my day. I have been wracking my brain recently trying to recall when—after basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina—while even in an active infantry company, I had an M1 on my shoulder as daily companion, and the only memories I come up with are occasional regimental guard duty and a the occasional full battle-dress and armor assemblies for inspection by the colonel. It is hard for me to imagine soldiers strolling about Benning today with AR-15s slung over shoulder.
The point is that unless the Army has changed radically, when not in a combat situation a soldier does not have easy access to an armed weapon of war. But a civilian can buy an assault rifle in a store as well as ammunition. How can any politician justify this? I mean of course how can he or she justify it morally? Let me put this more strongly:
When I was a supply sergeant in the United States Army I did not have the casual access to an M1 Garand that a clever psychopathic American civilian can have now to an automatic Assault Rifle as well as ammo. Insanity is too light a word!
I find it amazing that the most popular proposal for gun reform—among politicians at any rate—is raising the age for purchase of weapons of war to 21. This should make parents deliriously happy. . . don’t you think? No more teenage shooters: only fully adult murderers from now on!
The only reform that makes sense, effectively and morally, is the total ban on sales of weapons of war to civilians, period. But we know full well how unlikely that is given the history of the senate and house so far. The only answer is what Joe Biden seems unlikely to do: an executive order by the president of the United States.
I have been asking around recently. . . and few people seem to know that Abe Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was an Executive Order! But Lincoln had guts!


text:
Glass Stair Panels
Glass panels for stairs are a great way to add an ultra-modern touch to households. With a crystal-clear design, they allow light to flow through stairways into areas, making for a brighter and more spacious interior. Install glass panels for staircase with wood-effect fittings for a modern twist on a traditional design. Made from toughened safety glass, which means they are secure and resistant to shattering, making them suitable for use in any family home. The strength means they are a durable choice that is guaranteed to look its best and last for years to come. Choose from a selection of different styles to suit the design of any interior.

domain: design


text:
I’m making our wedding cake next month (a very small wedding with only 15 guests) and after lots of research am now considering adding Magic Line’s Creme Bouquet to the IMBC and/or the white cake batter. The question is how much to add?
My IMBC recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
My cake recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of almond extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Should I replace those amounts with equal amounts of Creme Bouquet? Also, some of my research said to add vanilla and almond in addition to the creme bouquet. Any advice is much appreciated.

domain: food


text:
Other Sellers on Amazon
Frequently bought together
Customers who bought this item also bought
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
This touching and humorous movie has earned the raves of critics and won the hearts of audiences everywhere! To spare the feelings of her fatherless boy, Lizzie (Emily Mortimer -Disney's The Kid ) secretly authors letters from his "father" that detail seafaring adventures from around the world. But she cannot maintain this illusion forever. Torn between exposing the truth and protecting her son, Lizzie gets more than anyone bargained for when she hires a handsome stranger (Gerard Butler -The Phantom Of The Opera, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life ) to play the role of a lifetime! Winner at both the Heartland Film Festival and the Seattle International Film Festival, this entertaining motion picture is sure to touch your heart!
When sold by Amazon.com, this product will be manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
Driven by intelligent, constantly surprising and moving performances from the film's leads, Dear Frankie stars Emily Mortimer (Lovely and Amazing) as Lizzie, Scottish mother of Frankie (Jack McElhone), a deaf and highly intelligent 9-year-old. Constantly uprooting themselves and relocating from town to town, Lizzie and Frankie are on the run from the latter's abusive father, a fact unknown to the boy, who believes his dad is a busy seaman sending letters full of adventure and love. In fact, Lizzie is writing those missives, but she is faced with a challenge when Frankie discovers his father's ship will dock nearby. Lizzie hires a kind, handsome stranger (Gerard Butler) to play Frankie's dad, creating an odd situation in which ever-growing lies become a conduit for love, and Lizzie's repressed desires come to the fore with a man posing as her husband. The moral tangles are of interest in director Shona Auerbach's charmingly paced, quietly insightful drama-comedy, but so is the glorious feeling of watching these characters come fully alive. --Tom Keogh
- Deleted and Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
- Interview with director Shona Auebach
- "The Story of Dear Frankie"
Would you like to tell us about a lower price?
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support?
Top customer reviews
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
The pace at times is slow, because it's not quite clear why Lizzie left her husband and why she is refusing to ever see him again. That comes out halfway through this story, when Lizzie reveals the truth to this man (who doesn't have a name). Her husband had been controlling and physically abusive and is so through his dying days. But this nameless new man shows her that there are tender and loving men out there. She simply needs to believe that, too.
The music, the landscape, the fine acting, the believeability of this story make this a heartwarming and original plot. The beauty of Scotland add fascination to this film, as there are many coastline and foggy scenes that add some mystery.
This is a film that should not be missed. I'm glad I caught it!
Emily Mortimer plays Lizzie Morrison, a single mother who at the beginning of the film is moving her family, which includes her mother and Lizzie's hearing-impaired 9-year-old son, Frankie (Shona Auerbach). Apparently, the family is always moving and the reasons are revealed earlier on in the film, though not with any specifics provided. Frankie settles into a routine at school - he is the target of nasty comments by some of his peers, but manages to make a good friend. Frankie loves geography and looks forward to receiving letters from his Da, a man Frankie has never met but who sends Frankie letters, describing travels on a ship named Accra.
Early on in the film it is revealed that these letters are actually penned by Lizzie, who does not want Frankie to know the real truth about his Da. When the Accra is revealed to be docking at their seaside town, the school bully insists that Frankie show his Da off to the kids at school and Emily scrambles to find a total stranger who will step into the role. The man who picks up this assignment is none other than Gerard Butler, who plays a stranger who agrees to be Frankie's Da for a day or two.
The film moves languidly against the backdrop of a bucolic coastal town. Yet there is also the undertone of menace simmering just below the surface - this is well-portrayed by the facial expressions and furtive body language of Emily Mortimer's Lizzie. Why is she hell bent on keeping up with the deception, and why is she so afraid of her past catching up with her? These questions are answered late into the film, but definitely worth the wait. There is a sense of the bittersweet here with an ending that left me feeling contemplative about the vagaries of human existence.
It seems to be a chick flick (so it's obvious why my wife loves it). Even though it's a very affecting story of a single mother and her son, it never strays into the treacly schlock so common in this sort of movie (which is why I probably love it). These are ordinary people struggling with difficult circumstances, but it's all very common. There is understated romance, honest and raw emotions, personal hurts, and absolutely NONE of the exaggerated crap so common in this sort of story. The son is not a snot or super talent, just a kid. The adults are responsible and hardworking, not gibbering idiots.
This a beautiful story, perfectly acted, shot, and directed. An absolute gem.

domain: artistic


text:
Luoyang Four Golden Chinese Drama complete with storylines, official & i-legal streaming sites, Video Teasers, Reviews, and showtimes. Watch Luoyang Four Golden, the latest Chinese Drama 2022, here.
The latest mini web series from Tencent Video, Luoyang Four Golden, starts airing on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. This historical romantic drama genre can be watched online through the live streaming video platform Tencent Video.
This 40-episode drama, with a duration of 8 minutes per episode, takes place in the Tang Dynasty, depicting wisdom, heroism, courage, and the love story of women of that era. Lai Yu Meng, Gao Rong Fang, Bo Zhi Yi, and Zheng Cheng Cheng were lined up as the main players along with Jerry Yu.
The drama, also known as The Four Daughters of Luoyang or Luo Yang Si Qian Jin, was directed by Wu Cheng Feng. According to the schedule, this mini series will air every Wednesday to Saturday at 12:00 local time.
Luoyang Four Golden Chinese Drama Series Info
|Title||Luoyang Four Golden|
|Director||Wu Cheng Feng|
Luoyang Four Golden Storyline
A story from the Tang Dynasty, following the lives of four extraordinary daughters of the Gu family in Luoyang who are known for their expertise in the fields of beauty and cosmetics.
After their parents disappear, the four daughters of the Gu family must face a crisis and work together against various enemies to keep their clan’s beauty techniques secret.
The second daughter, Gu Jing Jing (Gao Rong Fang), is known as a beautiful and intelligent socialite. For her, the most important thing in life is fashion and beauty.
When it comes to feelings, she believes in action. Gu Jing Jing fell in love at first sight with a shy but extraordinary young general, Ye Shu Ji. When faced with Gu Jing Jing, Ye Shu Ji appeared as a nice guy but was boring and easily blushed.
Meanwhile, the eldest daughter, Gu Ruo Ruo (Lai Yu Meng), is forced by her uncle to marry the Li family’s second son, Li Cong. The reason is, the uncle intends to form an alliance with the Li family, which is the rival of the Gu family.
Even Gu Ruo Ruo lost the right to inherit the Gu family. With the help of his three younger siblings, she tries to thwart Gu Er Shu’s conspiracy, even forming an alliance with the Li family’s eldest son, Li Ke (Jerry Yu).
Li Ke and Gu Ruo Ruo work together to thwart the wedding plans so that their relationship grows closer and eventually becomes a family.
Cast of Luoyang Four Golden
- Lai Yu Meng (Guo Ruo Ruo)
- Jerry Yu (Li Ke)
- Gao Rong Fang (Gu Jing Jing)
- Bo Zhi Yi (Gu Wen Wen)
- Zheng Cheng Cheng (Gu Ming Ming)
|Original Network||Tencent Video|
|Broadcast Date||Wednesday, 11.05.2022|
|Showtimes||Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday|
|Watch Link||Tencent Video|
Luoyang Four Golden Video Trailer
So, what’s the next storyline? Just watch! The Chinese Drama Luoyang Four Golden which will air on Wednesday, 11.05.2022.

domain: entertainment


text:
Make your way through "Alligator Alley, " or go canoeing through the lush Everglades. Live it up in miami's stylish south beach, wildlife, and northern florida and the panhandlepractical information including background on florida's landscape, where to stay, the Tampa Bay Area, South Florida, the South Gulf Coast, or go dancing in Little HavanaLocal insight from born-and-raised Floridian Jason Ferguson on when to go, climate, the Florida Keys, and how to get aroundFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutFocused coverage of Miami, Disney World and Orlando, the North Atlantic Coast, Central Florida, and cultureWith Moon Florida's local insight and expert advice on the best things to do and see, wander the free-wheeling and colorful Key West, you can plan your trip your way.
Moon Florida Travel Guide #ad - Exploring more of the south? Check out Moon Georgia, Moon Coastal Carolinas, or Moon Tennessee. From pensacola and the panhandle, to Miami beaches and mingling with Mickey, Moon Florida reveals the best of the Sunshine State. Snorkel in freshwater springs or take a surfing lesson from a pro wave-catcher.
Lonely Planet Florida Travel GuideLonely Planet #ad - Free, our most comprehensive guide to florida, the keys, the panhandle and more the perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Florida, the Everglades, Orlando, convenient pull-out Miami map included in print version, the Atlantic Coast, plus over 20 color maps Covers Miami, the Tampa Bay Area, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.
Over the past four decades, and grown a dedicated, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, passionate global community of travellers. Kayak the everglades, snorkel the coral reefs of Biscayne National park, and experience Miami's mix of cultures from across the Americas; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet Florida Travel Guide #ad - You'll also find our content online, 14 languages, ebooks, 12 international magazines, and more, armchair and lifestyle books, and in mobile apps, video, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely planet enables the curious to experience the world fully and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves, near or far from home.
Tripadvisor travelers' choice awards 2012, quite simply, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category 'Lonely Planet guides are, like no other. New york times 'Lonely Planet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media Australia.
It's on the Internet.
Fodor's Florida Full-color Travel GuideFodor's #ad - Fodor's choice designates our best picks, daytona, Tampa, Naples, from hotels to nightlifeCOVERS: Miami, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, St. In full-color throughout, fodor's Florida takes a smart insider's look at the state, with helpful planning advice at the start of each chapter. Fodor’s florida includes:pullout map: a handy take-along map provides essential information about top attractions, nearby dining, restaurants, shops, attractions, and morePHOTOS AND ITINERARIES to inspire and guide your trip UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Recommendations on new hotels, and sports outfitters throughout the stateILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive features of Florida.
From the panhandle's white sandy beaches to walt disney world and the Space Coast to hip Miami with its trendy hotels, dining and nightlife, Florida's attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure over 80 million visitors to the state every year. Augustine, the everglades, the Florida Keys, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Sanibel and Captiva, and more .
Fodor's Florida Full-color Travel Guide #ad - Each chapter opens with a map, top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan time and vacation details effectivelyDISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Florida offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Art deco miami, great itineraries, give travelers an unparalleled sense of floridaindispensabLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An "Experience Florida" chapter covering what's new in the state, and the Everglades Ecosystems, Spring Training, and other helpful tips helps readers choose their perfect Florida trip.
Written by locals, fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide FloridaDK Eyewitness Travel #ad - Plus, this fully updated guidebook is packed with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each area for all budgets. Dk eyewitness travel guide: florida will lead you straight to the best attractions the state has to offer and provides the insider travel tips you need, whether you are making the most of the nightlife or discovering historic towns.
Explores the state's history, architecture, wildlife, beaches, and scenic walks. Dk eyewitness travel guide: florida covers all the major cities and sights, from Miami Beach and the Florida Keys to the Everglades, the Gulf Coast, and more. With hundreds of full-color photographs, and custom maps that brighten every page, hand-drawn illustrations, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida truly shows you this state as no one else can.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Florida #ad - You'll find 3-d illustrated cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sights, as well as street maps and reliable information for getting around.
Backroads of Florida - Second Edition: Along the Byways to Breathtaking Landscapes and Quirky Small TownsVoyageur Press #ad - This is the second edition of backroads of Florida, and it contains all-new routes along timeless roads with new, vibrant photography and pithy stories of what can be found on your drive through bucolic backroads. As you explore the roads less traveled, you'll follow in the footsteps of the Spanish explorers, pirates, and cowboys who shaped Florida's early history.
Forget what you think you know about visiting florida--backroads of florida will lead you to explore lush forests, pristine lakes, timeless charm of Key West to the haunted history of Amelia Island, and otherworldly swamps!Can you still find untouched stretches of velvety sand and warm waves in the Sunshine State? Yes! More than ever! From the funky, veteran travel writers Paul M.
Backroads of Florida - Second Edition: Along the Byways to Breathtaking Landscapes and Quirky Small Towns #ad - With this book, you've got a one-of-a-kind trip in store. Leave disney world and the hectic bustle of Miami Beach to the tourists. Voyageur Press MN. Franklin and nancy mikula will introduce you to another side of Florida, where quiet rural byways and quirky roadside charm lie just beyond the glittering coastal cities and trendy beach resorts.
Whether it's skimming across the everglades in an airboat, orchids, snorkeling with manatees in a crystalline river, or paddling your kayak through a cypress swamp teeming with alligators, and tropical birds, there's a world of excitement and beauty waiting for you.
Moon Florida Gulf Coast Travel GuideMoon Travel #ad - Inside you'll find: flexible, and fishing and the best beaches for swimming, biking, sunsets, hiking, and moreThe best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, bird-watching, strategic itineraries from a weeklong family vacation to a 10-day road trip covering all 700 miles of the Florida Gulf Coast, water sports lovers, designed for beach-goers, wildlife enthusiasts, and seclusionTop activities and unique experiences: Discover the vibrant performing arts scene in Sarasota or stroll through quaint riverfront towns and secluded island enclaves.
Ride the coasters at busch Gardens, browse art galleries in Naples, or check out a local swamp buggy race. Hitting the road? check out Moon South Florida & the Keys Road Trip. Unwind on shell-scattered beaches, explore winding mazes of mangroves, collect fresh scallops in spring-fed waters, or spot gators in the swampy Everglades.
Moon Florida Gulf Coast Travel Guide #ad - Avalon Travel Publishing. Sail through the canals of tampa, and how to get around by car, wildlife, kick back at a beachfront oyster bar, and sip a local brew as the sun sets over the oceanExpert advice from Florida native Jason Ferguson on where to stay, and cultureHandy tips for international visitors, and travelers with disabilitiesWith Moon Florida Gulf Coast's practical advice and local know-how, history, or boatPhotos and detailed maps throughoutBackground information on the Gulf Coast's landscape, LGBTQ travelers, where to eat, bus, families with kids, you can plan your trip your way.
For more of the Sunshine State, try Moon Florida Keys. Whether you're kayaking through mangroves, or sunbathing with a piña colada in hand, bodysurfing with manta rays, soak up the Sunshine State with Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Voyageur Press MN.
Fodor's Florida Full-color Travel GuideFodor's Travel #ad - Ready to experience Florida? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s florida travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of Florida, and exclusive tips from locals. Augustine, sanibel and captiva, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and more.
About fodor's authors: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. Covers: miami, naples, orlando, palm Beach, Walt Disney World, Daytona, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, St.
New features including the top beaches in florida, how to Spend 3 Days in Miami, and the 10 Best Art Museums and Galleries in Miami. Expert recommendations on hotels and restaurants offer options for every taste. Trip planning tools and practical tips include: guides to getting around, beating the crowds, saving money and time, and a calendar of events.
Fodor's Florida Full-color Travel Guide #ad - Local insider advice tells you where to find under-the-radar gems. Historical and cultural overviews add perspective and enrich your travels. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning on visiting south florida? Check out Fodor’s South Florida and Fodor’s In Focus Florida Keys guides.
Explorer's Guide North Florida & the Panhandle Third Edition Explorer's CompleteCountryman Press #ad - Augustine. The most comprehensive guide to the Sunshine State's northwest regionWelcome to the quieter side of Florida. Sandra friend and john keatley show readers the best of their state's natural wonders and historic sights, the seafood restaurants most worth your time, and a beach for everyone, the most unique lodgings, whether you're seeking serenity or a busy social scene.
As with every explorer's guide, transportation options, most thoroughly researched recommendations for everything from eating, sleeping, local festivals, you'll get the latest, exploring, and much more. Avalon Travel Publishing. The northwest has it all―prime Gulf Coast vacation spots, powdery quartz beaches, unexpected waterfalls, and historic downtown areas across the Panhandle.
Explorer's Guide North Florida & the Panhandle Third Edition Explorer's Complete #ad - Florida's history runs deepest here, from prehistoric settlements at Cedar Key and along the Aucilla River to the Spanish colonies at Pensacola and St. Now in its third edition, this guide is indispensable for any vacationer hoping to enjoy the region to its fullest. 100 color photographs and 10 maps Voyageur Press MN.
Full color photographs bring the destination alive, while color maps and clear, concise directions guide you in your travels.
Easy To Read: Florida State Map Rand Mcnally Easy to Read!Rand McNally #ad - You'll see why rand McNally folded maps have been the trusted standard for years. Augustine, Tallahassee Voyageur Press MN. Rand mcnally's easy to read state folded Map is a must-have for anyone traveling in and around Florida, offering unbeatable accuracy and reliability at a great price. Regularly updated, full-color maps Larger map with a bigger type size than the Rand McNally Folded Map Clearly labeled Interstate, U.
S. Airports, points of interest, lakeland/winter haven, pensacola, key west, fort myers/cape coral, orlando, and county highways Indications of parks, and more Mileage and driving times map Detailed index Convenient folded sizeCoverage AreaDetailed maps of: Daytona Beach, state, Jacksonville, Naples, Melbourne/Titusville, Gainesville, Downtown Miami & Miami Beach, Downtown Key West, county boundaries, Miami & Vicinity, St.
Easy To Read: Florida State Map Rand Mcnally Easy to Read! #ad - The easy-to-use legend and detailed index make for quick and easy location of destinations. Avalon Travel Publishing. Our trusted cartography shows all Interstate, U. S. County boundaries, state, airports, and county highways, points of interest, along with clearly indicated parks, and streets.
Moon Sarasota & Naples: With Sanibel Island & the EvergladesMoon Travel #ad - Inside you'll find:flexible, families, and morethe best spots for outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking, strategic itineraries from a weekend getaway in Sarasota to a full week exploring Florida's west coastHonest advice for beach-goers, bird-watching, biking, water sports enthusiasts, and fishingThe top sights and unique experiences: Discover the vibrant performing arts scene in Sarasota or stroll through quaint riverfront towns and secluded island enclaves.
. Indulge at upscale restaurants in Naples, browse fine art galleries, or check out a local swamp buggy race. Explore the soft white beaches, wild Everglades, and sun-soaked cities of Florida's Paradise Coast with Moon Sarasota & Naples. Unwind on shell-scattered beaches or head inland to explore palmetto prairies and swampy forests.
Moon Sarasota & Naples: With Sanibel Island & the Everglades #ad - Petersburg. Voyageur Press MN. Avalon Travel Publishing. Work up an appetite by paddling the great calusa blueway, naples, and the evergladeswith moon sarasota & naples' practical advice and local know-how, bus, lgbtq+ travelers, Charlotte Harbor, history, Captiva, or boatFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutHandy tips for international visitors, Fort Myers, the Barrier Islands, kick back at a beachfront oyster bar, seniors, and how to get around by car, wildlife, where to eat, and sip a local brew as the sun sets over the oceanExpert advice from Florida native Jason Ferguson on where to stay, Sanibel, and cultureFull coverage of Sarasota, and travelers with disabilitiesBackground information on the landscape, you can plan your trip your way.
For more of the sunshine State, try Moon Florida or Moon Tampa & St.
Insight Guides Florida Travel Guide with Free eBookInsight Guides #ad - Whether you are looking for art deco style in miami, family-friendly fun at Disneyworld or the splendour of nature in the Everglades, there's something in Florida for everyone and this thoroughly overhauled new edition of Insight Guide Florida will guide you on your way. Over 336 pages of insider knowledge from local experts· in-depth on history and culture, restaurant, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning · Inspirational colour photography throughout· Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experienceAbout Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, bar, from Floridian cuisine to local visual and performing arts· Enjoy special features on Art Deco and the ecology of the Everglades· Includes innovative extras that are unique in the market - all Insight Guides to countries and regions come with a free eBook and app that's regularly updated with new hotel, shop and local event listings· Invaluable maps, visual travel guides.
An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. With 1, 800 miles of gorgeous coast, more than 300 sunny days a year and many of the world's best theme parks, it's no surprise that Florida is one of the world's top holiday destinations. Insight guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs.
Insight Guides Florida Travel Guide with Free eBook #ad - . Voyageur Press MN. Insight guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

domain: travel


text:
Team Coco says 5 of “our most die-hardest-ever fans” are already camped out for standby tickets on Forest Lawn Drive outside the Warner Brothers lot in advance of Conan O’Bren coming back to late night television Monday at 11 PM ET/PT. “We popped over and took them some soda, granola bars, and these crazy giant TBS buttons that *laugh* when you squeeze them.” You’d think the TBS publicists could have at least collected a crowd:
Fans Start Camping Out For Conan Launch
What's Hot on Deadline
Stephen Colbert: Donald Trump Looked Un-Prepared At Debate, Hillary Clinton Looked "Like Preparation H"
Hollywood Wastes No Time Responding To Donald & Hillary; Megyn Kelly & Rosie O'Donnell Get The Last Word, For Now
'Magnificent Seven' Lassos $59.3M Worldwide & Record $34.7M U.S. Opening For Antoine Fuqua - Monday Final B.O.
Latest TV News
- Stephen Colbert: Donald Trump Looked Un-Prepared At Debate, Hillary Clinton Looked “Like Preparation H”
- Hollywood Wastes No Time Responding To Donald & Hillary; Megyn Kelly & Rosie O’Donnell Get The Last Word…
- Herman Echevarria Sr. Dies: ‘Real Housewives Of Miami’ Husband Was 61
- Donald Trump Vs. Hillary Clinton: Deadline Live Blogs The Debate
- ‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Trailer: National City Welcomes The Man Of Steel
- ‘Modern Family’ Casts Transgender Child Actor

domain: news


text:
The Food Pyramid
In 1992, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) went further, issuing its Food Guide Pyramid as the beginning of a nationwide project to reeducate Americans about the need for a healthy diet. Dairy products and other protein foods like meat and beans were relegated to a much less important status than carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables, which formed the foundation of the pyramid. At the narrowest part of the pyramid - indicative of the minor role they should play in the diet - were placed fats, oils, and sweets" with the disparaging recommendation, "Use Sparingly."
These dietary guidelines were again updated in 2000 as the fifth edition of Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a joint publication of the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, and will continue to be updated every five years. The guidelines were expanded to include a number of vital distinctions - like the need for healthy fats (fatty acids) versus the danger of unhealthy fats (saturated fats) - a recommendation for safety measures in storing and preparing foods, and a strong encouragement to exercise as a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle.
USDA Food Guide Pyramid
At about the same time as the USDA Food Guide Pyramid's introduction, studies from around the world began to pour in that correlated the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables with a significantly lowered incidence of heart attack and many types of cancer. The US National Cancer Institute instituted its "5 a Day" program throughout the United States in 1991, recommending five to nine daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Research indicated that this change alone could reduce risk of both heart attack and cancer by as much as 55 percent.


text:
Boundaries were pushed in 2018 for Wollongong’s professional theatre company Merrigong, but it’s time to settle down for the new year.
The not-for-profit entity found huge success with the live Horror stage-show and inter-racial romantic comedy Black is The New White, but others did not draw in the numbers as was hoped.
Merrigong artistic director Simon Hinton said he was a great believer in pushing boundaries with audiences, but also mindful to ensure they had “some fun nights out”. This signals why the upcoming 2019 program is a little “safer” than the works seen this year.
Burlesque acrobats stole people’s hearts in Limbo under the Spiegeltent – drawing the most crowds for a show in 2018 – but overall ticket sales for the European tent didn’t much exceed the previous year as expected.
Deeply moving stories from other cultures saw enthusiastic audiences but not in huge amounts – such as the story of a Congolese boy soldier told during a boxing match in Prize Fighter; and the Arabic performance of Taha, the tale of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali.
“You’d love it if everything sold like hot cakes, but the reality is there’s lots of different things going on and we are always introducing new and diverse things which sometimes takes time,” Hinton said.
“We’ve presented amazing theatre from Aboriginal playwrights and theatre-makers for years and we’ve gradually got to the stage where the audience really looks forward to those stories.”
Black Is The New White saw the highest uptake from subscribers which Hinton said showed audiences were pleasantly changing their views toward Indigenous theatre. Horror proved a big winner for Merrigong though drew ticket sales predominantly from people who did not frequent the theatre – if at all.
Old favourite Calamity Jane the musical had some theatre-goers buying tickets more than once – and showed people still love traditional theatre, according to Hinton.
More of the tried and tested formulas would return to the Wollongong stage in the new year – though while they may not be as “innovative”, Hinton said there would still be powerful stories to tell.
The Spiegeltent season would also be tweaked and include more free performances around the Arts Precinct, as well as shows running for longer.
Overall, Hinton said it had been a good year for the company with season ticket purchases so far going well.
“We’re seeing quite a lot of new people subscribing … we don’t know if that trend will continue but that’s an interesting thing to note,” he said.
The full Spiegeltent program will be announced in early 2019. For everything else visit: www.merrigong.com.au


2 OCTOBER 2002
A significant number of Maltese companies are to benefit from the EUR1.83 million capacity building exercise being undertaken by the Malta Standards Authority in that they would no longer be required to fork out hefty sums to overseas standardisation bodies.
Instead, local manufacturers and exporters will soon be able to have their products tested locally for compliance with the EU market.
Speaking at the recent Free Movement of Goods and Services seminar, Economic Services Minister Josef Bonnici underlined the fact that if a company wants to be successful in the European market its products must, of course, fall in line with EU standards.
He adds that Maltas adoption of the acquis communitaire has provided a stimulus toward adopting internationally recognised standards and the implementation of the necessary support mechanism in the form of the Malta Standards Authority.
Bonnici explains, "Expenditure on capacity building at the Malta Standards Authority has amounted to a total of some EUR1.83 million, of which EUR1.35 million has come from EU pre-accession funding.
"Thus, the process towards EU membership has not only prompted Malta to adopt the quality standards already applied within the developed economies but has also helped us in the relevant upgrading and institutional development process. This is the only way forward if we want to maintain our economic growth and the desired improvement in the standard of living."
The MSA is to begin offering accreditation services to local laboratories in order for their certifications to be recognised by the European and other markets. It is also looking to become a full member of the European Co-operation for Accreditation.
While the accreditation service to be offered by the MSA will facilitate Maltese exporters access to a number of markets, Europe remains Maltas most targeted destination for goods, due to Maltas physical and cultural proximity to the market and the Association Agreement Malta has with the economic bloc.
Bonnici elaborates, "The EU is the worlds largest market and it is expected that it will increase even further after 2004, following the accession of the current candidate countries. The importance of this economic bloc inherently implies that Malta needs to deepen its relationship with the EU.
"Through EU membership, not only will all remaining trade barriers between Malta and the EU be completely dismantled but Malta will be fully integrated within the single European market. As a result local industry will have greater flexibility in the sourcing of raw materials and will find it easier to sell its products within the EU."
Bonnici adds that EU membership would also allow Malta complete free access not only to EU member states but also to the countries with which the EU has preferential trade agreements. Among these are Mexico, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Algeria, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority.
The EU is also currently setting up trade agreements with the Balkan States, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Syria.


text:
Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, and Kris Jenner at the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 2017.
Inspired by Khloe Kardashians style? Browse the latest #wollmaentel trends at Outletcity in Metzingen. Save up to 70% off all designer fashion brands. Shop discount Belts, Jewelry, Handbags, Coats, Denim, Dresses, Hosiery, Jackets, Jumpsuits, Knitwear and more for men and women.

domain: celebrity


text:
Justin Bieber is holding a contest for his new fragrance Girlfriend. Justin wants you to submit a girlfriend version of his song “Boyfriend”. The best video will win a meet and greet with Justin and he will fly the lucky fan out to one of his upcoming concerts!
Justin Bieber is set to continue his fragrance line, here’s what he had to say…
Justin Bieber already has a fragrance on the market called ‘Someday‘, but it looks like he’s had so much fun making the first one that he’s raring to go on the second!
Justin recently revealed the name of his upcoming fragrance via his official Twitter account, putting to bed any incorrect rumours:
“The new fragrance isn’t called Never Let You Go… it is called #GIRLFRIEND.“
We can’t wait to see the bottle design, we’re sure it’s going to be as creative and beautiful as the first!
Follow us on twitter


Last year the government published a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 which included a commitment to a further £620m of investment into zero emission vehicle grants and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. This increased investment is essential given the government’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2030 and the relatively slow installation of EV charging points to date compared to the increasing demand for electric cars.
As part of the government’s strategy to accelerate the roll out of EV charging points, the Department for Transport has recently published its response to a consultation from July 2019 which confirmed that the following measures will be introduced:
- New residential homes with associated parking within the site boundary must have at least one EV charging point per dwelling.
- New commercial buildings and existing commercial buildings undergoing major renovation with more than 10 parking spaces within the site boundary must have at least one EV charging point and cable routes for one in five of the total number of spaces so additional EV charging points can be installed at a future date.
- Residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than 10 parking spaces within the site boundary must have at least one EV charging point for each dwelling with associated parking, and cable routes for additional EV charging points will be required in all spaces without charging points.
The installation of EV charging points at commercial properties is expected to make these properties more attractive to tenants which could result in higher rents and increased land value. In order to capitalise on this, many landowners are already installing EV charging points at their properties. For those that have not, the government’s recent announcements will make considering the installation of EV charging points unavoidable for many. There are some exemptions to the above measures, including an exemption for existing commercial buildings where the infrastructure costs exceed 7% of the total cost of the renovations. However, these exemptions are limited and so it is important for landowners to actively engage with the issue of EV charging points as soon as possible.
So what do landowners need to be thinking about when considering the installation of EV infrastructure?
Who will be responsible for the upfront costs of installation? The government investment into this area means that there are a number of grants available so it is important to consider if you are eligible to benefit from these.
2. Planning permission
The installation of EV charging points constitutes development under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and therefore requires planning permission. Certain types of installations fall within permitted development but may still be subject to stringent conditions. It is therefore important to take planning advice before commencing any works.
3. Other consents
Are any other third party consents required to install the EV charging points and associated cabling and other infrastructure? Landlord consent may be required if the party installing the EV charging points is not the landowner. The consent of occupational tenants may also be required if the infrastructure interferes with any rights already granted to them or their demise. Furthermore, bank consent may be required or neighbouring landowner consent could be required if cabling needs to run through third party land.
4. Electricity supply
Is the existing electricity supply sufficient for the EV charging point requirements, or will additional infrastructure be required such as an electricity substation? It is important to liaise with the Distribution Network Operator early to understand their requirements.
5. Occupational leases
Are there existing leases in place that prevent the works from being carried out, for example, are car parking areas demised to various tenants? Do leases include minimum numbers of car parking spaces that may be affected by the installation of EV infrastructure? Are you prohibited from altering the common parts? Any new leases that are granted will need to contain appropriate rights for the tenant to use the EV charging points.
How will the electricity be recharged to the tenants? Will the tenants have exclusive use of particular EV charging points that are metered to their demise or will they be used by a number of tenants and the costs recovered via the service charge? It is important that the lease sets out clearly how costs are to be recharged to the tenant.
Who will be responsible for the costs of any upgrades to the EV infrastructure that may be required in the future as a result of advances in technology? The lease should deal with this point to avoid disputes in the future.
Who will be responsible for maintaining the EV charging points? If there is an operator involved this obligation may be on them, but a tenant is likely to want an obligation from the landlord to maintain any EV charging points forming part of the common parts, or an obligation on the landlord to enforce any agreement with an operator to do so.
9. Rent reviews
Will the installations of EV charging points affect future rent reviews? We recommend taking advice from a surveyor in this respect.
10. Buildings insurance
The installation of EV charging points may affect the buildings insurance for the property so it is important to discuss this with your insurer or insurance broker before carrying out the works.
If you would like any further advice in connection with EV charging points or any other commercial property matter, please contact our commercial real estate team.


text:
Gladstone bestrode the Victorian world like a colossus. He laid the financial foundations of free trade. He crushed the Conservatives under Disraeli. He challenged both Bismarck and the Pope. He laboured to emancipate Italians, Bulgarians, Boers and Irish. He intimidated the Sultan. He conquered Egypt.
Gladstone's huge energies were by no means confined to politics. He was a deeply pious Anglican Christian who grappled indefatigably with every aspect of religion and defence of belief in his time - indeed, by 1878 he had convinced himself that he was the assigned instrument of the providential purposes of God Almighty. He wrote copiously on contemporary literature and more copiously about classical philology and Homer. He was as much a figure of grandeur in the intellect of his day as in its politics.
When he took office for the first time as prime minister in 1868, he evoked Peel as the tutelary genius of the great design he was then about. That design had at its heart the restoration of what to Gladstone had been the "golden age" of great government and good administration between the first Reform Act and the disaster of the Crimean War. He was not so much inaugurating a new epoch as retrieving an old one and would prove a very problematic Liberal.
Very much at the centre of that "problem" was Gladstone's gross failure as Liberal leader between 1865 and 1875. It was like Peel all over again. His party mutinied over Reform in 1866 and 1867. He disciplined it by summoning the people in 1868. He terrorised it into order in 1869 and 1870 with his Irish Church and Land reforms. But recalcitrance and disaffection returned in 1871, leading to electoral collapse in 1874 and Gladstone's abdication in 1875.
The furious quarrel with Disraeli over foreign policy from 1876 brought Gladstone ultimately to triumph in 1880 as leader of the nation. This was his sweet revenge over his own party. Thereafter he had it for the most part cowed. Between 1880 and 1885 he waited for signs from on high telling him whether to abdicate once more or to gird himself for the providential purpose to which he was assigned.
He was inspired to learn that it would be the giving back to the Irish of a parliament in Dublin. Gladstone did not regard this as a matter upon which he needed to consult the Liberal Party. He duly split the party in 1886 but he saw this as an instance, yet again, of the House of Commons's mischievously failing to rise to the mark set by him. He would, yet again, summon the people to do the work shirked by their betters.
To his astonishment, the public mind failed to register the conviction corresponding to his executive decision. What Gladstone had correctly marked as a "golden moment" of opportunity for Britain to set to rights its constitutional relationship with Ireland was lost in the welter of electoral ruin.
Gladstone gallantly pressed on to give the people a second chance to redeem their mistake. But his puzzlement at failure in 1892 was not less than it had been in 1886. By 1894 Gladstone's offer to his colleagues to lead a great campaign as "leader of the nation" against the House of Lords was rejected out of hand. It was a tragic end to a career of once unsurpassed greatness which went on too long and lost its way.
Richard Shannon is the author of `Gladstone: heroic minister, 1865-1898' (Allen Lane, The Penguin Press, pounds 25)Reuse content


text:
Netflix has released the trailer of the incredible comedy show Afterlife of the Party. It is the latest comedy film which is based on partying in your own way out of Hell. The trailer depicts Cassie, who is literally a young woman who desires to party by keeping away all her problems.
This time she will celebrate her 25th birthday, and this time, Cassie will celebrate a little too much and would become end up dead in the bathroom. In this, Cassie also has remained of her few unfinished businesses which are seriously down to the Earth, so her soul has set to be condemned to went up straight towards Hell.
In this context, one good news is that Cassie is guarding angel Val, who has provided her five days to be haunt to her loved ones and made amends and trying to get a comfortable and sweet position in heaven.
She explains that she has five days as an angel in training to fix things on the Earth with the people who are literally closest o her: her lifelong best friend Lisa, her grieving father, and her estranged mother. Now, as the fabulous ghost who literally loves to hear pop songs, Cassie will fix the relationship that she has broken in life, or else she has to face a terrible destiny.
The director of the series is Stephen Herek, and it was scrip[ted by Carrie Freedle. Robyn Snyder and Deborah Evans have produced it. This film features Midori Timothy, Robyn Scott, Adam Garcia, Timothy Renouf, Gloria Garcia, Myfanwy Waring, and Spencer Sutherland.
Netflix has confirmed that this film has set to debut on 2nd September 2021.
Here is the trailer:


text:
Hot Products To see all 2,055,360 wholesale products, sign up for a free trial.
Design Originals-Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys And Puzzles. Kids love dinosaurs! Create exciting wooden dinosaur puzzles and toys to delight a special child in your life with this ingenious book. Thirty-eight original puzzles cover all of the most popular species, from Velociraptor and Stegosaurus to Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Two spectacular puzzle dioramas feature a Maiasaur mama with her babies, and a T-Rex on the attack. Patterns are also provided for easy-to-cut dinosaur toys that are safe for little kids who can't play with small objects. Step-by-step instructions plus basic information on safety, cutting, sanding, finishing, and equipment. Author: Judy Patterson and Dave Patterson. Softcover, 120 pages. Published Year: 2016. ISBN 978-1- 56523-890-9. Imported.
Not a Doba member? Start a 30-day free trial now to sell this product.


Political Coverage from Austin to Texas on the Potomac in D.C.
Posts filtered on Tag
The four Republican candidates running for lieutenant governor are planning to hold a pair of debates in Houston next week. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, Sen. Dan Patrick, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson already d… [Read More]
Former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz revels in the Houston Chronicle’s endorsement of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in an interview with Sean Hannity, who endorses him (at the very beginning, notes the Cruz camp): [Read More]


In this episode of The Florida Bar Podcast, hosts Christine Bilbrey and Karla Eckardt talk to Adria Quintela about The Florida Bar’s Department of Lawyer Regulation and attorney discipline. She shares how an investigation works, from the filing of a complaint all the way to what happens after the trial. The episode also features tips for lawyers who have received complaints or wish to avoid them.
Adria Quintela is staff counsel and director of Lawyer Regulation for The Florida Bar.
This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for .5 hours of General CLE credit including .5 hours of Ethics CLE credit. Course #5584.
Powered by RedCircle


text:
Morning Ceramics Studio is a community ceramic space in Portland, OR.
1. What is your company? How did you get started?
We are a community ceramics studio in South East Portland, offering memberships, classes, workshops, and access to community equipment for ceramic artists.
We opened in October of 2018 after numerous discussions with local potters at sales and markets who kept telling us that there just wasn’t enough space for artists to work. Alexa had been a member of a large community studio down in Pomona, CA and we tried to bring the same kind of community vibe and shared space to our studio.
2. What is/was the hardest obstacle(s) you've had to overcome?
Closing down during the height of the pandemic and shifting the way that our membership worked was definitely a big challenge, that came right in the middle of just an overall draining time to exist. While in hindsight, the idea of increasing the amount of space between people and offering contactless services to people seems obvious and a pretty easy pivot - there were a lot of details to work out with the day-to-day operation of the studio. Offering shared space, but not allowing people to share - having to build new furniture, re-design layouts, while trying to maximize access but keep the number of bodies in the space to a safe level, was, as with most business during the last year, an incredibly trying experience and demanded much more of us mentally than we probably realized at the time. We’re incredibly grateful for the experience and proud of our problem-solving, but it definitely wasn’t something we planned on adapting to as our space grew!
3. What are near-term (and longer-term) plans for the future of your business?
Ultimately we’d love to be in a forever home space with the ability to offer something for everyone, at all stages of their ceramic journey. Whether that’s an intro to wheel class, membership and studio access to practice, access to firings, opportunities to sell their work, help with marketing, branding, work opportunities, specialized firings, larger studio spaces - we’d like to be able to cater to as many artists at as many different levels as we can.
4. Who or what inspires you as an individual or as a company?
I think without trying to be too corny, our biggest inspiration comes from each other. Our greatest sources of excitement come from our ‘meeting of the minds’ where we talk about bigger plans for the studio, ideas for streamlining the business, and fun opportunities for new and existing customers.
5. What do you look for in a new partner/company to work with?
Someone who shares the same vision for the space, and isn’t afraid to put the time and work in to get the studio to where it needs to be. With community being the drive for all of the decisions that we make, any collaborations would aim to expand what we offer and provide even more opportunities to our members and customers.
6. What impact do you hope or want to make on consumers, communities, society in general?
Our goal with the space has always been to create a welcoming, comfortable, safe, and inspiring place for artists to work. We hope that our space can feel like a home-away-from-home for our members, and an exciting place to visit for any guests or members of the public that are interested in ceramics or local art in general!
7. Can you share an important mistake/misstep you made in the business?
For the longest time we had shied away from offering firing services to artists who were not already members or students at the studio. When we closed down for the pandemic, we had more space in the kilns and more time to focus on loading them, and were excited to start offering the service to basically anyone who wanted to fire their work! We’ve met so many new artists and connected them with not only our studio, but other services around the city, that they may not have had the opportunity to experience beforehand.
8. Can you share something about yourself (your business) that many might be surprised to learn?
Despite the business’ very customer facing position, we are both pretty heavy introverts who enjoy nothing more than staying home and playing video games! There are also a number of video game easter eggs around the studio that make us very happy!
What it Takes is a series of interviews with founders who were brave enough to take the leap, make mistakes, pivot, and keep going. This is What It Takes to be an entrepreneur. If you're a creator who is determined to follow a purpose or push the boundaries, then you’ve signed up to make mistakes, that’s the price of innovation.


text:
Queen to open ‘Platinum Party at the Palace’ concert for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Diana Ross, Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers are just a few of the other musicians also set to perform at the celebration.
Image: Jeff Hahne/Getty
Rock legends Queen have been announced as one of the many artists set to perform at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration happening early next month. The four-piece, now fronted by American vocalist Adam Lambert, will be the first ones on stage, opening the concert that marks the monarch’s 70 years on the throne.
Taking place on June 4, the event, known as the Platinum Party at the Palace, will mark 20 years since the band’s guitarist Brian May famously performed on the palace roof as part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
Refusing to provide any information as to the location of their upcoming performance, May hinted that fans can expect another unique choice of stage this time around:
“There was a moment when I wondered, after Buckingham Palace roof where can you go?” He pondered in a recent press recent statement. “Well… you will see!”
The event is predicted to have over 22,000 attendees, with more than 7,500 of the tickets gifted to key workers, members of the Armed Forces, volunteers and charities.
Listed as one of the main centrepieces of the monarch’s celebrations, which will take place over a four-day bank holiday weekend, the two-and-a-half-hour concert is rumoured to include three stages and an array of 3D projections across the front of the palace.
Diana Ross, Hans Zimmer, Andrea Bocelli and Nile Rodgers are just a few of the countless names partaking in the event, with their performances broadcast live on BBC One throughout the day.
Other musicians on the bill include Eurovision singer Sam Ryder, Alicia Keys, Duran Duran and Craig David.
Sir Elton John will also be a part of the event, although as the event conflicts with his current European tour, his performance for the Platinum Jubilee will be pre-recorded.
The Platinum Party at the Palace will occur on June 4. Live coverage of the event will be shown on BBC One.


Russia is planning to launch a satellite called Arktika-M at the end of the year to monitor the Arctic climate and environment. The announcement was made by Vladimir Kolmykov, General Director of the Lavochkin aerospace company.
Russia’s Arktika-M remote-sensing and emergency communications satellites aim to gather meteorological data in the polar regions, which will allow for improved weather forecasts and enable scientists to study climate change better. The satellite was initially scheduled to launch in 2019 but was delayed to 2020.
Earlier reports said that the Arktika-M satellite launch from the Baikonur space centre was planned for December 9, 2020. According to sources, the satellite will be launched using a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with the Fregat booster. The company is yet to confirm a date.
“As of now, the number one Arktika-M spacecraft has been developed and is undergoing radio-electronic testing … the launch is planned for the end of 2020,” Kolmykov was quoted as saying, adding that the second Arktika-M satellite is still under development and will be launched in 2023.


text:
Our lost sons of Vietnam: ‘Oh please, make that not be my brother’
Ken Burns’ landmark documentary about the Vietnam War is renewing interest in a defining event for our country. Here is a story written in 2015 about the sons of Palm Beach County who fought and died in the war.
It's the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam war.
The war that changed us forever.
We saw the carnage of a guerilla war nightly on TV.
A generation learned not to trust its government.
The war to contain communism left 58,220 Americans dead.
Palm Beach County lost 76 sons.
Here are some of their stories.
Seeing his brother die on TV
Most soldiers who were killed were teenagers or in their early 20s. Daniel Bennett was older. The Boynton Beach resident was wounded in the Korean War. He went back for more in Vietnam.
A helicopter machine-gunner, he was on his third tour when his craft was shot down.
His younger brother, Howard Bennett, remembers watching the Chet Huntley-David Brinkley News the previous night. The bravery of an American helicopter gunner before his craft was shot down was the topic of that night’s news account. The newscasters then listed the soldiers killed in action that week.
“Oh please, don’t let that be my brother,” Bennett remembers telling himself.
A few hours later, his brother John Walter called. Their brother — the one who stood up for them in high school — was killed in a helicopter crash.
Howard Bennett, then a school principal, recalls a few days later seated a lunch table with a few teachers. One of them made a snide crack about the Marines.
“I jumped over the table. I smashed him right in the mouth. The superintendant didn’t like it. But he took no action. After all, it was my brother.”
Daniel Morris Bennett was killed Nov. 14, 1966. The Marine sergeant was 33.


RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is an Internet technology that lets you aggregate news feeds from many different websites or applications. The advantage of RSS is that you can subscribe to news feeds that reflect your interests, be it for sports, business or whatever are your interest kind. One disadvantage of RSS is that it is not the same as being on the Internet, as you can’t see the actual content you are reading.
Rss Player is a free, powerful and feature rich blog reader that enables you to read and manage your blogs from a single interface.
Iqeye is an RSS reader, with fast, light and easy interface. It is an RSS reader and browser for PC, iOS, Mac(U) and Android, that is Light, Fast, Easy to Use and is free.
Want to download Rss Player for PC? Then you are in the right article to install Rss Player on PC. For most applications designed for mobile platforms, there is no computer version that can be downloaded. But some specific applications are useful to run on computers. That’s why most users try to do it unofficially. Some applications cannot be installed on trusted computers. To solve this problem, this article will tell you how to download Rss Player for Windows 10, 8, 7 PC and Mac computers.
What is RSS Media Player
RSS Player is a video player that plays podcasts and media feeds based on RSS 2.0. It tops the list of apps in the entertainment category in the Google Playstore. It was developed by PL Media Solutions and over 500,000 users worldwide have already downloaded the application. It also has a good average of user reviews.
Video Player Features RSS
There are many functions available to operate the RSS player application. You can watch movies and videos from the player’s RSS feeds. Users can access the library of favorites. It is easy to access the links of the visited RSS feeds thanks to the history. Moreover, the user interface is very simple and any user can understand how to watch videos from RSS feeds.
To download RSS Player for PC Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac
Moreover, the Rss Player can be easily downloaded for computers. Currently there is no official desktop version. This does not mean that we cannot install Rss Player on desktops or laptops. We can install the application using a virtual Android machine. So we can use the Android emulator Bluestacks. You can use it to run an Android application on a Windows or Mac computer.
- First download Bluestacks emulator installation file for your computer, read our article on Bluestacks installation guide and download the installation file for Windows and Mac.
- After downloading the file, install the Bluestacks emulator on your computer and run it. Go to the home screen and find the Google Play Store application.
- Open the PlayStore app and go to the search section, type Rss Player and click on the search icon to find the app.
- Find the Install button and click it to start the installation. After installation, the RSS reader shortcut will be available on the Bluestacks home screen. Click on it and use the RSS reader for Windows and Mac.
Download Vchannel for Windows 10
RSS Reader FAQ (frequently asked questions)
How do I download the RSS reader to my computer?
Downloading RSS Player for computer is easy with Android emulator. So you need to download and install the Bluestacks Android emulator on your computer. After installation, open it, go to the PlayStore, then find the RSS Player app installed in the Bluestacks Android emulator. Then start the RSS player application on your computer.
Can I download RSS for Windows 10?
Yes, with Bluestacks Android emulator, you can download RSS for Windows 10, 8, 7 computers.
To download the RSS reader for Mac
First, download and install the Bluestacks Android emulator with Mac OS support. Then download and install the RSS player application from the Bluestacks PlayStore. Then you can use the RSS reader on Mac computers.
What is an RSS video player?
The RSS video player allows you to play mp4 videos from an RSS feed link.
How do I find the URL of my RSS feed?
The page contains a link to a URL feed button, and you can get it from there. You can also get the URL of the RSS feed from the source page of the website.
How to install RSS Player APK on my PC?
If you have an APK file of the RSS reader, you can install it through the Bluestacks Android emulator. There is an option to install an APK file. Moreover, with this method you can easily install any version of the APK files.
On the other hand, if you want to download Rss Video Player for PC, Windows and Mac, this is the easiest and most effective way to do it. There are many emulators to install Android applications. But the Bluestacks emulator provides excellent service and performance for running applications. If you can’t use Bluestacks, use Nox Player as an alternative.RSS is a method of syndicating content. It is often used to get updates on websites. It is a very useful tool in making sure that you are getting the best news updates as they happen. Most of the websites use RSS feed to get their news updates. It is an automated way of getting updates on the news. You can get RSS feeds from different websites. The websites can provide different types of news feeds. The news feeds can be in different formats as well. You may get text, image, or video news.. Read more about rss feed video player and let us know what you think.
rss media player for windows 10rss player window 10rss player for macbook airrss player download for macrss feed video playerwhy rss player not working 2023,People also search for,Privacy settings,How Search works,rss media player for windows 10,rss player window 10,rss player for macbook air,rss player download for mac,rss feed video player,why rss player not working 2023,rss player firestick,rss player apk


text:
I ran today for the first time in just over three weeks, the length of time I’ve been battling a nasty cold which began with a cough then settled in my sinuses. This morning’s run was short and slow, but it felt great. Tomorrow I will do it again.
I’m a terrible runner. Though I’ve completed a handful of marathons, I’ve never done one without walking part of the way, and never brought in a time under four hours. I’m sure my technique would make a track coach weep. Plenty of people have told me running is unhealthy and needlessly hard on the joints, especially the knees. Indeed, my back and my left knee do occasionally give me trouble. Nevertheless, running makes me feel good. It is both physical therapy and mental refreshment. It is my emotional stabilizer.
From elementary through high school, I never participated in any school sport. I dreaded gym class. I was one of the only three or four boys I knew who never joined Little League. Riding my bike was my main form of exercise, that an assortment of neighborhood games that closely resembled Calvinball. (Readers of “Calvin and Hobbes” will understand.)
Then when I was 19, I let a roommate, Wally, talk me into running with him. We lived near Revere Beach, just north of Boston, so the run was scenic and pleasant, in spite of the fact that Wally was a good six inches taller than me and it was all I could do to keep up with his long strides. I’ve been running ever since. I don’t listen to music while I run, and other than Wally, my running has been almost entirely a solo activity. It’s my alone time, even when surrounded by thousands of other runners in a race, which these days is much more likely to be a 5k or 10k than a marathon. Also: I run outside as opposed to on an indoor track or treadmill. Enduring four seasons of Iowa weather is part of it.
Life undeniably comes with problem, worries, and frustrations. We all need to find ways to cope. There are bad coping mechanisms like drugs or alcohol, but there are plenty of healthier options. Running is mine.

domain: hobby


text:
“An app that converts your daily change into bail money to free black people.” That’s what Kortney Ryan Ziegler, a social engineer with a PhD in African-American studies, tweeted in July.
The response was instantaneous—and overwhelming. Nearly 200 people replied with offers to help. That was the start of Appolition, which converts users’ spare change into bail money.
The idea behind Appolition, which combines “abolition” and “app,” is straightforward. The app links to a user’s bank account. Whenever the person uses a debit card, credit card or PayPal, the purchase price is rounded up to the nearest dollar. The difference is donated to National Bail Out, a network of grassroots groups that post bail for people who would otherwise languish behind bars while awaiting their day in court.
Bail has long been used before trials to assure that a person accused of a crime appears in court; if the accused doesn’t appear, he forfeits the money. But there’s growing concern that bail creates a two-tiered system for the 12 million people arrested each year. Those who can afford to pay bail go home to await their day in court; those who cannot remain locked up. On an average day, that’s about 450,000 people, accounting for two-thirds of the nation’s jail population. Their pretrial detention can stretch from weeks to years. Meanwhile, though presumably “innocent until proved guilty,” they can lose jobs, homes, or custody of their children.
Troy Wilson was among those who saw Ziegler’s tweet. Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of Musterd, which built the underlying technology for harvesting spare change through an app. Wilson knows the problems with bail firsthand. In 2011, he was arrested for driving with a fictitious registration sticker. He had been waiting for the paperwork proving that he owned the car, he explained, but getting around in Harris County, Texas, without a car was near-impossible. With a wife and a newborn at home, Wilson drove to and from work with a fake sticker.
His bail was set at $2,000. In Texas, a person need pay only 10 percent of the bail amount to be released, but the couple didn’t have a spare $200. Wilson spent two days in jail until friends collected the money. In jail, he met men whose families couldn’t come up with a needed $100. (In April, a federal judge ruled that Harris County’s system for setting bail for misdemeanors violated the Constitution’s equal-protection clause. The judge ordered all misdemeanor arrestees who could not afford bail to be freed. In one week, 650 people were released.)
“I was lucky to have someone to bail me out,” Wilson says. “But what about people who don’t have any safety net?”
Wilson points to Kalief Browder, a 16-year-old accused of stealing a backpack who, unable to meet a $3,000 bail, spent three years at New York’s Rikers Island before charges were dismissed. In 2015, haunted by those three years plagued by violence and long stints in solitary confinement, Browder hanged himself.

domain: sociology


Body of Girl, 14, Found on Freeway Off-Ramp
Detectives on Saturday were investigating the death of Rickie Ann Blake, a 14-year-old girl whose body was found on a freeway off-ramp in San Diego several hours after she was reported missing from her home under mysterious circumstances.
The junior high school student was last seen alive by her sister shortly before midnight Thursday in the living room of the family’s Chula Vista home, located in the 1500 block of Oleander Avenue.
The girl’s mother called police early Friday to tell them she found the front door open, the television set and living room lights on and her daughter missing. The girl’s shoes, make-up kit and purse were on the floor.
About 10:10 p.m. Friday, San Diego police were called by a motorist who reported a body lying on the Main Street off-ramp to southbound Interstate 15, about six miles from the girl’s home. The body was clothed in the black pants and pink sweat shirt the girl was wearing the night before.
Homicide investigators said the girl had been killed elsewhere several hours before she was dumped on the off-ramp.
An autopsy was conducted Saturday, but a spokesman for the coroner’s office said that although there were some bruises on Blake’s face and neck, the results were inconclusive. The cause of death won’t be determined until toxicology and microscopy tests are completed.


Coronavirus: the HK$190 million worth of perks and prizes on offer for vaccinated Hongkongers in a summer bonanza of lotteries
- Brand new flats, Tesla car, private flight, gold bars and shopping vouchers among the bevy of prizes put up by Hong Kong’s private sector
- Companies have responded in their droves to the government’s call to boost vaccination take-up – only those who have taken the jabs need apply
Answering the government’s appeal for a citywide inoculation push, Hong Kong’s bigwigs, property developers, blue chip companies and business chambers have put up goodies ranging from two brand new flats worth a total of HK$22.8 million and a Tesla to gold bars, shopping coupons, hard cash and even a party on a private flight.
The Post has consolidated a list of the vaccination incentives – now totalling at least HK$190 million (US$24.4 million) in value – made public since May 26.


text:
IMDA Dreaming Modigli, painted by Robbin Atwell
This doll is made by IMDA, an artist making dolls and selling them through Soom. She is 30.5 centimeters tall. She has a cute pear-shaped body--the IMDA dolls all have very interesting sculpts. IMDA has a "sewing room" with downloadable slopers for the dolls -- I think that's great.
Visit my website for more dolls and crafts: www.MadWifeInTheAttic.com


Bollywoodlife Site Home Page
News & Gossip
Watch Movies Online
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
Bigg Boss 9
Check out what made Shah Rukh Khan cry!
SHOCKING! Priya Malik faces RACISM in the Bigg Boss 9 house!
Katrina REACTS to Deepika's statement that Ranbir can only marry with her permission!
Breaking! Shah Rukh Khan all set to visit Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 9!
Ranbir-Deepika's candid confessions about love CANNOT be missed!
Follow Ye Honsla on BollywoodLife:
1 Ye Honsla Articles
Nagesh Kukunoor: I am extremely passionate about my stories
3 years ago
Nagesh Kukunoor, the talented director talks about his love for stories and films, and how he wants to dabble on other genre's too, read on Nagesh…
Read Article ▶


text:
Is it 2011 or 1995?
You wouldn't be blamed for thinking the world did a time warp as it entered the new year, given the crop of '90s stars currently in the midst of a career renaissance. From movies and music to comedy and country, check out five blasts from the past bouncing back into the present:
In 1994, Jim Carrey cracked up the country, hamming it up in "The Mask," "Dumb and Dumber," and "Ace Ventura." (Yes, all three of those movies came out in the same year.) Since then, he's portrayed a plethora of characters, but none quite as out-of-the-box as Steven Russell, a con man/four-time jail escapee who goes to lengths both insane and inane for the man of his dreams. A critical darling, "I Love You Phillip Morris" could score Carrey his first Oscar nomination.
Is the actor afraid of how mainstream audiences will receive his gay prison love story? Not exactly -- in November, he told Parade magazine, "I'm here to do extreme and interesting things." That philosophy apparently extended to Carrey's "Black Swan" spoof on the latest edition of "Saturday Night Live," in which he twirled in a tutu, inserted his fist into his mouth, and pulled down his leotard to reveal his nipples to the world.
Was there a world without J. Lo? Her name has been ubiquitous since her debut album "On the 6" dropped in 1999, but for a while, it seemed like Jennifer Lopez was less of a music maven and more of an everything-other-than-music-maven, with her movie appearances, clothing line, collection of perfume, family of four, etc., etc. She and her Sony music label severed ties last year, suggesting that Jenny From the Block might be ready for her swan song. Not so -- last year, Lopez signed on to serve as a judge on "American Idol," putting her back among the recording industry's hit makers and soon-to-be stars. "Waiting for Tonight?" No, her fans are waiting for Jan. 19, when "Idol's" tenth season debuts.
Like J. Lo, Gwyneth Paltrow seemed to be at the top of her game as the '90s closed. In 1999, she scored her first Oscar (best actress) for "Shakespeare in Love." But she also scored a spate of bad press because, instead of accepting the thing and walking off stage, she started sobbing. Perhaps in an attempt to remake her image after that tearful breakdown, in the aughts, Paltrow made herself known as not just an actress, but as an actress versed in dieting, child-rearing, working out, and organization, who is happy to dispense tips on any and all of these things via a semi-weekly newsletter called Goop. To some, that made Paltrow seem a little snooty. Stuck up, maybe.
Death to that disposition: Lately, Paltrow's been all about having fun. She sang and shimmied to Cee-Lo's "Forget You" on "Glee." (Watch for the two to do a duet on the upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live.") She sang and strummed during the Country Music Awards. And she sang and sang and sang for "Country Strong," the new movie that positions her not just as an actress who offers advice on how to live the good life, but as a singing actress who offers advice on how to live the good life. New year, new resume addition.


text:
Join / Sign In
Arts & Crafts
Games & Tricks
Sports & Fitness
14.5 Oz Veggie Stock
Cook Japanese Influenced Beef Udon Noodle Soup
Easiest way to cut the meat thin. Freeze it the night before and pull it out and let it defrost about an hour. Then you can easily slice it thin Like so, very thin,...
2-3 pounds steak of your choice. I used tri tip, 3 carrots sliced, Head of bok choy, sliced, 1 large...
Chop 2 carrots, 1 poblano pepper, 1 medium yellow onion, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 red pepper and 1/2 green pepper. Savoys andouille is best. I could only find this Seas...


Konferenzen und Rahmenprogramm
Design and Verification of Algorithms for Object Detection and Tracking Using Lidar Data
Lidar sensors are essential for autonomous vehicles and most ground moving robots. In their short scan cycles, these sensors generate a large number of points containing information that can be used to detect obstacles in the surrounding environment. While the process of extracting information, detecting and tracking relevant objects and filtering noise or road reflections is complex, it needs to be reliable and accurate. We explain how to preprocess raw point clouds from Lidar sensors in MATLAB to generate detections for conventional trackers that assume one detection per object per sensor scan, define a cuboid model to describe kinematics, dimensions and measurements of extended objects being tracked with a joint probabilistic data association and an interacting multiple model approach, and finally generate C code from the algorithm and verify execution results.
--- Datum: 25.02.2020 Uhrzeit: 10:30 - 11:00 Uhr Ort: Conference Counter NCC Ost


text:
Welcome to the Chafford Hundred’s reliable taxi service. We are in the Private Hire industry for the past years. Waterloo Cars taxi Chafford Hundred & Grays is one of the most cost-effective and budget taxi firm. We offer a cheapest Heathrow airport taxi transfer from and to Chafford Hundred with a free meet and greet service at Heathrow all terminals.
Airport Transfer taxi service from Grays to Gatwick airport is available 24 hours, 365 days a year. Waterloo Cars has been serving Gatwick taxis from and to Chafford Hundred & Grays for over 10 years. We always do our best to provide an excellent taxi service from Gatwick airprot to Grays Essex. Call us or book online airport taxi with three easy steps and get to your destination in comfort.
There is no direct link from Chafford Hundred to Stansted airport. Do not miss your flight as you travel from pillar to post, connecting from one train station to another! Get to your flight promptly, let our taxi take you from your home in Chafford Hundred straight to Stansted. Let us help you catch your flight in time in time and stress free. Book now from Stansted to your home in Chafford Hundred.
Trying to get to Luton? Need to catch your flight from RM16 Essex to Luton airport, it is over fifty miles away, let our taxi take you there direct. It has never been easy to get a taxi from Luton airport to Chafford Hundred, but Waterloo Cars provides this service efficiency. Our all taxis and drivers are vetted and CRB checked by Transport for London.
Waterloo Cars is an airport taxi service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Chafford Hundred & Grays. We provide business or personal taxi transfers. We are a Central London’s leading taxi firm. We have been serving taxis, cabs, chauffeur driven cars and mini bus service from Chafford Hundred & Grays for many years.
We provide an instant taxi service throughout the Chafford Hundred Garys area to & from the following airports:
We monitor all your flights and provide free meet & greet service at all airports.


What's New for the Hornet and Durango in the 2024 Dodge Lineup, Plus Future EVs
The day of vintage muscle is past. For the 2024 model year, Dodge will discontinue the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, putting an
end to a well-over-15-year resurgence of its performance nameplates. The Hornet and Durango are the last two models in the Dodge
portfolio, despite the American automaker's ambitions to replace its two muscle cars with an all-electric model. But Dodge isn't standing
still; for 2024, both vehicles will get improvements. Discover what's new for 2024 Dodge SUVs, what we'll miss about
the models that are being phased out, and what models we anticipate will be released in the future by reading on.


text:
Like last year, and like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers will still be at the heart of all the offseason news. At least until he makes a decision.
Iconic NBC Sports reporter Peter King kicked off the festivities in an article where he explains the Packers would want at least two first-round picks in a trade for Aaron Rodgers. Above all, King reports that Woody Johnson, the owner of the Jets, would be ready to pay this price!
On the side of ESPN, Adam Schefter specifies that the leaders of the Packers would not want to send Rodgers to another team in the NFC conference, and that they are only ready to study the idea of a departure from the player to the AFC .
Rodgers still doesn’t know
Jets? Departure ? Before all that, we will first have to know what Rodgers wants. And a few hours after the announcement of these rumors, the player took the floor in the Pat McAfee Show to remind that everything revolves around him. Retirement, Green Bay or elsewhere, nothing is done.
“Trading and all that is just guesswork until I decide what I want to do,” Rodgers recalled.
A few days ago, Rodgers had opened the door to a departure. On Tuesday, he admitted that his contract could be in trouble, whether in Green Bay or elsewhere. It must be said that 59.4 million dollars are guaranteed to him in 2023.
“We will have to make adjustments, that’s for sure,” he conceded.
A legendary quarterback, Super Bowl winner, multiple MVP, who leaves for New York after exhausting everyone in Green Bay? Rodgers would in any case continue to follow in the footsteps of Brett Favre, of whom he ended up becoming a kind of twin over time.


text:
So, I was talking with a new friend of mine, Victoria. She’s a wise lady with wild, wavy blond hair in her fifties with a great deal of knowledge on a favorite subject of mine—sex. Victoria is a sex therapist, and a good one at that.
What makes Victoria so interesting is that she gets relationships implicitly. I’m sure sitting across from troubled couples for years helped in this matter.
And so the other day I asked her about a topic that has plagued me for decades: Soul mates. Yes, we’ve all seen the memes, read the books, believed the lore and I bet most of us at one point or another yearned to find our own, but I’m going to confess something to you. I don’t buy it.
Way back in the nineties I was deeply in love with a man, so much so that I was sure he was my soul mate. I devoted myself to this long haired musician who walked around campus barefoot and told jokes that made my heart sing. We were meant to be—that is until we weren’t.
My long-gone hippie soul mate now resides in New York City somewhere teaching college with perhaps his new and improved soul mate and kids of his own. This makes me happy to know.
I still wonder though. What about these lost loves? What about these soul mates who ended up just being soul-burdens? In our lifetime are we allotted only one of cupid’s arrows?
I’m married now and although I never reached that insane intensity I felt with my college beau, I connect with my husband on a very deep, soulful level.
So, here’s my question: Who in all this crazy life is my soul mate supposed to be? My wonderful grounded husband or is it that long lost college hippie dude… or maybe it’s one of the other sweethearts I have known along the way?
I posed this question to Victoria and she explained, “We have many soul mates.”
Upon hearing this I smiled, relieved. Now that made sense.
Throughout our lives, if we’re lucky, we fall in love numerous times, take new lovers, and romantically immerse ourselves in other people’s worlds.
Maybe the love we find in this life is not binary, but cumulative, each soul mate giving us something treasured that we can carry with us as we move on. Could life be a series of soul mates, each one showing us new things about ourselves? How wonderful to think we might pass through this existence intimately sharing a piece of who we are with many people.
And so I say, to hell with the old concept of a soul mate. Love finds its way into all the cracks of our existence. No need to limit your fate to one perfect person, because I promise you that perfect person will never exist. In fact, under Victoria’s paradigm, your soul mate can show up anywhere.
Your soul mate could be a current lover, but maybe it could also be a sister, your best friend, a beloved pet, or someone you loved years before. Wherever there is love, there is the potential for a soulful bond.
So, here’s my assignment for you, look around and think about the people you love. Look for those who get you implicitly, who smile when you shine. Look for the people who can challenge you in ways no one else does and aren’t afraid of getting in close and revealing who they are. My guess is, without looking too hard, you will find that person (or people!) loving you deeply back.
I’m curious, do you feel you have found your one true soul mate? Do you have many? Or do you not believe in the concept at all. Comments are welcome below!

domain: literature


text: I have sailed through the Street of Hormuz with Sindbad in an earlier post, today I will cross the Iraqi desert and dream of the beautiful palaces of Palmyra recently vandalized by extremists supposedly inspired by Islam. On the road then with Antar ibn Shaddad, an Arab pre-islamic poet and warrior (525-615 AC) of the tribe of the Beni ‘Abs. His history has been narrated by the 19th century fantasy writer Osip Senkovsky, which in turn has been set to music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1867/68 in his Symphony No. 2, Op. 9.


text:
i believe that the tiffany the seller is referring to is the former teenage mall singer, madonna wannabe and one-hit wonder tiffany. the "& co." must be a reference to her mother, who managed her lackluster career.
But even if this was a gun made in the '80's or '90's of the last century I doubt it very much that the artist would even take the Serpentine C in consideration on those grips. Even as a customjob, this is no where near the true style of the early Tiffany grips, nor the style of those artists that keep the tiffany tradition alive.
Presentation Colt Model 1862 Police and Pocket Revolver
Colt Industries and Louis Nimschke (b. 1832, d. April 9, 1904)
The Colt Model 1862 Police and Pocket Revolver was made from ca. 1873 - 1875 and so had a very limited number manufactured. The Colt Model 1862 Police and Pocket Revolver can be identified by the distinct barrel-lug contour, the ejector rod, and the presence of the leftover percussion-loading cutout in the low section of the barrel lug.
The importance of this revolver is enhanced by the fact that it is a deluxe presentation piece decorated by the master craftsman Louis Nimschke. Original examples of "Tiffany" grips such as this are considered scarce, especially so those with documented provenance.
The revolver was presented to Frontier Indian Scout Captain Cyrus McKneeley Scott in recognition of his distinguished service and bravery while serving in the Kansas Cavalry Patrol.
Colt, one of a pair of Single-Action Army Revolvers
Colt Industries, Leonard Francolini, and Tiffany & Co.
In the 1860s Tiffany & Co. served as firearms agents for Colt and Henry Deringer. From the 1890s through circa 1916 firearms manufactured by Winchester, Smith & Wesson, and Colt were exquisitely decorated by Tiffany & Co. In 1985 Tiffany & Co. returned to firearms decoration, though on an extremely exclusive basis, with the commission of a pair of revolvers-of which this is one-by George A. Strichman. So exceptional was the commission that it is credited with re-starting Tiffany & Co.'s firearms decoration practice.
This is one of a set of exceptional gold and silver-inlaid Colt Single-Action Army revolvers that combined the talents of Tiffany & Co. and a leading American master engraver. The gold and silver inlaying and engraving were executed by Leonard Francolini, and the silver and design were provided by Tiffany & Co.'s superb designers Paul Epifanio and Larry Wojick. The design features numerous unique elements, including: rampant gold seahorses, a variation of the famous Colt logo, shell motifs, and silver-inlaid dolphins. The grips are of cast-and-chased sterling silver and vermeil depicting George A. Strichman's yacht, the Peacemaker. A third revolver of the set was featured in Christie's benefit auction in 1985 and is in the arms and armor collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Master engraver Leonard Francolini's work has been published in specialized books and journals. Mr. Francolini worked for the Colt Custom Shop from 1972 to 1980. Since 1980 he has worked as a freelance master engraver.
Colt, pair of Single-Action Army Revolvers
Colt Industries, Alvin A. White, and Tiffany and Co.
American, late 20th century
A masterpiece of exhaustive detail and meticulous craftsmanship, this matched pair of Colt Single-Action Army revolvers was decorated on order of George Strichman by Alvin A. White. The design was created and executed by White, while the cast grips, based on "Tiffany" grips of the later 19th century, were designed by Joel Meinsner & Co. The decoration includes motifs based on Western art, including portraits of Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill Cody derived from period photographs. The remaining motifs were based on art by George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, and others.


text:
Last Updated on April 20, 2020
Monetizing our sites has become a permanent concern. Some people would stick ads in every single white space still available on their pages, only to add a buck or two to the money making dream. Ironically, the more ads you stuff on a page, the less impact they have, and you find yourself with no loyal readers, and with a page which is so hard to read that even you cannot find what you are looking for.
I’ve just discovered a new way advertising: pay per play. Do you know what this is? It is a system of Net Audio Ads which will play 5 seconds audio advertisements to the visitors of the pages where you’ve inserted the special PPP (Pay-Per-Play) code provided to you when you join the network.
It seems that there is a big demand for this kind of advertising, so by the end of 2007 there were already 6 million websites in the Pay-Per-Play network, as they mention on their website.
Leaving aside that you earn money without chasing away the visitors (which is balanced by the fact that sounds can be annoying and not safe for work), I see the big benefit in the PPP referral program, which offers a 3 tier compensation plan:
- TIER 1: You get 25% of what the advertiser spends “per play” on audio ads which are served on your websites. The condition is that the visitor stays on that page for more than 2 seconds (so don’t even think to buy some automated traffic, as it won’t work). You get paid even if the visitor doesn’t have the sound enabled. Some statistics show that 20% of internet surfers don’t have the sound enabled.
- TIER 2: You get 5% of what the advertiser spends “per play” on audio ads that are served on the websites of people you have referred to the program.
- TIER 3: You get 5% of what the advertiser spends “per play” on audio ads that are served on the websites of those that your direct referrals get into the network.
Joining is free, the affiliate program is free, but today, February 1st is the last day you can benefit from this type of referral scheme. Starting tomorrow, you’ll only get paid for ads you serve on your websites.

domain: finance