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Every room is provided with an uninterrupted view of the Aegean Sea -and every guest with direct access to the resort*s private beach. Each room -designed with natural materials -is decorated with earth-toned colors and elegantly complemented with splashes of color throughout -creating the perfect hideaway to relax -unwind -and live your exclusive memories of tomorrow. All rooms and suites -which have a king-size bed and a cozy sitting area with a tea-coffee station -are equipped with a minibar -central air-conditioning -safe box -LCD TV -satellite TV -internet access and telephone. To make your stay even more comfortable -we provide you with hairdryers and make-up mirrors installed in bathrooms. Guests will be treated to 24-hour reception service -luggage service -valet parking -laundry service -extensive food and beverage facilities with a Mediterranean-themed restaurant. A Pool Bar and a Beach Bar serve drinks -cocktails -snacks and a selection of grills during the day -and the Apero Bar serves signature *sundowner* cocktails.
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Recording artist and songwriter John Waller, known for such inspiring hit singles as “Crazy Faith” (featured in the hit box office film, War Room), “While I’m Waiting” (featured in 2008’s No.1 independent film, Fireproof), “As For Me and My House,” “The Blessing,” and many more, releases his first new song and music video in two years,
We admit it: sometimes it can be difficult to get us to move off of high center. You can put wonderful art right in front of our faces – we will even enjoy and appreciate it – and yet we can get so buried in the day-to-day existence that we fail to bring it to you. That was nearly the case with The Beatitudes Project.
Yes, the title is provocative, but we swear that it is not intended to be click bait – it really is a major theme in our featured conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick and Emilie Joelle, the father-daughter duo A Beautiful Liturgy. The make-up of the group is unique but their perspective on music and worship is universal.
Who says there’s no such thing as providence? You certainly won’t hear it from us. Our episode today is the result of the appearance of a small package on Joe’s doorstep. Inside he found an advanced copy of Healing Spiritual Wounds, a book authored by our guest, Carol Howard Merritt. This inspiring yet practical piece paves a path to the restoration of personal faith for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. It’s a timely work and one we felt immediately compelled to share with our audience.
Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2017 features a returning guest: Skylar Kaylyn. The young singer/songwriter from Wyoming is celebrating the release of her third album, “This Is Love”, as well as her recent engagement (congrats, Sister!).
Happy Holidays to all! We are very hopeful that you are enjoying this episode in the comfort of your own homes or at the very least in a space that is relaxing and conducive to a joy-filled season celebrating the birth of our Savior. For your listening pleasure this week, we present to you an interview with the remarkable Michael Neale, a Dove Award-winning songwriter, author, and worship leader at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX.
Change is inevitable and oftentimes painful. Staci Frenes understands this fact as well as any of us. With the release of her latest album, Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores, on December 16, 2016, we sat down to discuss the nature of change and how it is represented in these songs. Amongst other topics, we dig into the challenges and benefits of a good artist/producer relationship and what it means to embrace the difficulties in life.
Recently, Dan Thomson was able to catch up with the band
Sky Terminal on tour through the maritime provinces of Canada and interviewed the band about their new sound, new record, influences and touring.
On October 7th, Paul released his latest collection of songs for the local church, simply titled Your Mercy. Joe caught up with the Dove Award-winning songwriter in his new home – a one-bedroom apartment in New York City – to discuss the album and how it captures the recent changes for his family.
We were furiously editing our interview with Paul Baloche in order to release it today (October 7th) in tandem with his new album, Your Mercy. But then Jim Gray approached us with the possibility of an interview with Matt Storer, CEO/President of VisionTrust...
Bilingual, multi-Platinum selling recording artist and actress Jaci Velasquez releases her first, full-length studio album in over five years today from Integrity Music. The highly-anticipated, critically-acclaimed recording, both the English-language version, Trust,...
Integrity Music and multimedia group WILDFIRE7 announce the March 24 release of Labyrinth, a contemplative, scripture-based debut from artist and composer David Baloche, son of award-winning worship leader/songwriter Paul Baloche, the album’s executive producer.
Over the past 20 years, Integrity Music recording artist Planetshakers Band has been forging new frontiers, pushing the boundaries of what modern worship sounds and looks like, and they have found a unique voice for conveying praise and love to God. Building on a legacy of innovation, their textural approach has resonated with a global audience, packing out arenas around the world. With the March 17 release of their new EP, Legacy – Part 1: Alive Again, recorded in Manila, Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, they expand their sound even further.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Few recording artists have had the impact and influence on the contemporary Christian music genre as Grammy and Dove Award-winning GMA Hall of Famer John Schlitt. The legendary vocalist has never shied away from living his faith out loud. Now...
Integrity Music is honored to partner with the WFX Network to produce two worship training events this year through the label’s WeAreWorship.com platform and featuring Covenant Worship, Travis Ryan and The Worship Society. The first event, the REACH Conference, will...
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When I sat down (via the magic of the internet) with Joe Brookhouse of Frequency, I expected to answer some questions about my book, my faith, and my art. What I didn’t expect was the conversation that followed. Joe is thoughtful, prepared, and engaging and that interview remains one of my most memorable and enjoyable during the flurry of the book launch. I’m a huge fan of Frequency FM and it’s an honor to support the great work they doEmily P. Freeman
I look forward to every new podcast that comes out from the great guys at frequency.fm! I love the variety of people that they feature, the questions they ask, the song clips they showcase, and the fun that Joe & Dan have together! This is a podcast that feeds my artist-heart and I am SO incredibly thankful to have it available to me through iTunes!Hannah Starn
When my baby girl Eden was in NICU in St. Paul Minnesota, I had a scheduled interview with Dan Thomson and Joe Brookhouse over at the Frequency Podcast. This Podcast is top notch for artists and authors and because I didn’t want to miss it, the guys graciously allowed me to call in over Google Voice and risk their studio quality sound.
In the end, I’m glad they did because it turned out to be the best interview I’ve done. Joe knocked the ball outta the park with his insightful questions. I’m sharing it with you because we went places Church Zero didn’t go, and I want to take you with us.Peyton Jones

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Baltimore: Baltimore: Press of T.A. Munder & Co., Inc., 1925. 8vo. Very Good. Item #15409
Black backed with decorative yellow scale pattern to the front and rear. Illustrated endpapers. 36+15pp. B/W illustrations, color plates. Square tight binding. Clean interior. Mild rubbing and edge wear with a hint of very sporadic foxing.
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The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS may not be fastest Porsche yet, but it sure makes the notorious 20.6 km (12.8 miles) ‘Green Hell’ at Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in Germany looked tame. Piloted by Porsche development driver Lars Kern and Porsche works race driver Kévin Estre, the 520 horsepower Porsche GT3 RS set a lap time in 6:56.4 minutes, becoming the third production Porsche sports car with a notarized lap time of less than seven minutes.
The drivers took the car on four laps with all four timings were below seven minutes, but it was Estre who set the record lap at 11:40AM CET. The record achieved on this day was 24 seconds quicker than the best time made by the previous GT3 RS model. To recap, the newest Porsche 911 GT3 RS inherited many of the innovative ideas from top-level motorsport, including the 911 GT3 R.
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS made its debut earlier last month at the Geneva Motor Show, sporting a motorsport-bred chassis and it is drive forth by a 520 horsepower 4L naturally aspirated engine that’s capable of rocketing from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.2 spends and reaching a top speed of 312 km/h (about 194 miles an hour).
For this Nürburgring outing, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS is outfitted with latest generation of Michelin Pilot Sport tires, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R (265/35 ZR 20 front and 325/30 ZR 21 rear), optimized for track day use. What the Porsche 911 GT3 RS did at Nürburgring is an affirmation of its motorsport pedigree and its performance has been vindicated by Estre.
“Through the fast corners and on the brakes in particular, the GT3 RS is unbelievably close to our racing car GT3 R. This is also thanks to the new generation of tyres for road going sports cars. I like the engine of the GT3 RS a lot. Up to 9,000 revs per minute from a six-cylinder engine just feels fantastic. The sound is a dream and the torque is massive.”
The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Takes On Green Hell is available now and carries with it a price of non less than €195,137.
All images courtesy of Porsche AG.


“Cowboy Kringle,” church parking lot Santa, and holiday Elvis are just a few of the quirky “characters” who make appearances in the award-winning photo series Christmas In America: Happy Birthday, Jesus by LA-based artist Jesse Rieser. “Initially inspired by the absurdity of a four-story inflatable Santa who appeared to be guarding a tree lot, I have launched this survey of uniquely American Christmas traditions,” writes Rieser on his Behance page. “Christmas in America is an unvarnished examination of the ways people mark the holiday’s meaning.” Rieser also notes that he comes from a secular background and “never connected to the holiday’s religious importance, or its more extreme cultural trappings.”
The series highlights the holiday’s kitschy, religious, and playful side. Rieser traveled through Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Arizona, and California for seven years to examine the meaning of Christmas in America — and 2017 marks the end of Rieser’s photographic musings on all things merry. Take a closer look in our gallery.
@jesserieser back for my sixth day of sharing “Christmas In America: Happy Birthday, Jesus” for Sunday Afternoon’s 12 days of Christmas. 1. Christmas Morning. Glendale, AZ. 2011 Sometimes the stars align and the most unlikely of elements collide into one bizarrely surreal frame. Meaning, when I woke up, I didn’t set out to make an image with Santa Claus, The 3 Wiseman, Elmo, Curious George, and Darth Vader. By day’s end, that is indeed what happened. I also didn’t intend for the boy to be the subject. I had been photographing the homeowner who was a tall man and he was dressed in all black. His height and dress was dominating the scene and not complimenting the turquoise astro-turf. We briefly paused for a visit by the family who regularly delivers firewood, and from afar I noticed their son’s red hat and pajamas. I assured him he didn’t have to stop playing with his new Darth Vader toy and was able to capture a few frames before his parents needed to make their next delivery. ・・・ 2. Electric Blue. Henderson, NV. 2011 At the time, it hadn’t dawned on me that warmer and dryer winter climates afford homeowners the luxury of ease when arranging electrical decorations outside their home. I didn’t fully understand this until the following year when making my way up to Portland and Seattle. In a climate where December days average in the 60s, this image sums up the beautiful falsehood of Christmas in the desert: palm trees, cacti, the electric flowing river, and the bundled up Charles Dickens carolers. #jesserieser #christmasinamerica #christmasinamericahappybirthdayjesus


MSCL broke the glass ceiling of teen dramas and, 20 years later, is still ripe for analysis of how it brought the female gaze to television
It was ingenue interrupted for Blake Lively when she took a two-year acting break, but she wasn’t being high maintenance.
Penn Badgley delivers breakout performance in Greetings from Tim Buckley
Gossip Girl ended its six-season run with a major reveal: The identity of its tattle-tale blogger
After the final scenes of Desperate Housewives were shot, the stars of the hit ABC show teamed together to provide the program’s crew with a parting gift, but they left out Teri Hatcher's name.
Rihanna shared racy snaps from her Hawaiian vacation on Facebook.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are planning to get hitched this summer.
Alec Baldwin is engaged to his awesomely named girlfriend, Hilaria.
Lindsay Lohan taped an interview for the Today Show, in which she told Matt Lauer she's sober and has "become a homebody."
It’s not quite the “full Lohan,” but a picture of Lindsay Lohan’s upcoming January/February Playboy cover has leaked online. The issue itself isn’t due in stores till the end of the month, but Lilo will be previewing the fire-crotch pictorial Dec. 15 on The Ellen...


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Céad míle fáilte romhat - A hundred thousand welcomes!
For our 56th year, we are honored to have Tom and Bridie Flynn as the Grand Marshals!
The luck of the Irish was upon us and thousands of Irish eyes were smiling! The rain held off and the weather was balmy for the 55th Detroit St. Patrick's Parade, sponsored by the United Irish Societies (UIS), on Sunday, March 10, 2013! It started on Michigan Avenue and 6th Street, continuing down to 14th Street. Click HERE for the 2013 Detroit St. Patrick's Parade Winners.
In 1959, the United Irish Societies, sponsored the first St. Patrick's Parade in Dearborn, MI. The Parade route follows along Michigan Avenue through the area known as Corktown. Corktown received it's name as the Irish were the largest ethnic group of newcomers to Detroit, most of them from County Cork. The Corktown neighborhood is Detroit's oldest surviving neighborhood.
Everyone is welcomed to march in the parade. The 2014 56th Detroit St. Patrick's Parade is Sunday, March 16, 2014, starting at 12:00 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars!
A heartfelt thank you for everyone involved with the 2013 parade! There was countless hours, effort and dedication that went into make the 2013 parade the huge success it was.

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Australian company TAE has changed its name to TAE Aerospace.
Chief executive Andrew Sanderson said the rebranding, which was effective immediately, reflected the company’s focus on being “Australia’s aerospace company”.
“Taking that position in the market challenges us to set the standards for quality, safety and innovation for the Australian aerospace industry,” Sanderson said in a statement.
“We are now the largest 100 per cent Australian-owned aerospace company.”
In 2015, the company was selected to undertake maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s Pratt & Whitney F135 engines from its facility at RAAF Base Amberley.
And its fountx wearable technology was recognised at the 2017 Avalon Airshow with a civil industry national innovation award.
The company also recently received the Essington Lewis Award for its sustainment activity for the Army’s AGT1500 tank engine.
“We’ve now introduced our aerospace experience to a land platform to improve availability and this, combined with our local presence, allows us to perform maintenance services on the Abram’s tank engine in much less time than Army’s previous provider and at significantly lower cost,” Sanderson said.
In 2015, Air New Zealand sold TAE to the company’s Australian management team, with the full takeover completed by March that year.


The 1962 steel-hulled North Sea trawler SINDBAD was in our shop for a year and a half. She was designed and built in Norway as an ice class vessel. Three decades later she was transformed into a yacht-class vessel. Now, a quarter-century after that, she underwent a restoration of yacht quality.
SINDBAD’s entire engineroom —except for the main engine —was removed so we could sandblast and paint. We replaced most all of the equipment as well as her generators. Fuel, freshwater and black-water systems were replaced or rebuilt. We installed new sensors and parts throughout. Hundreds of feet of new wiring have brought her electrical systems up to standard.
Corrosion was SINDBAD’s biggest issue. We built new caprails and replaced many hatches and doors where rust had built up. We also addressed many hull issues before priming her for paint.
Finally, all of her outdated electrical systems were replaced, including thousands of feet of new wiring.


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On March 27, 2014, India and the entire WHO South-East Asia Region were officially declared as being polio-free. This was hailed as a breakthrough in the fight to eradicate polio globally, as not only is India the second most populated country in the world, but just 12 years ago, it accounted for almost 70% of all polio cases worldwide.
“If you can do it in India, you can do it anywhere,” Oliver Rosenbauer, communications officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) and spokesperson for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), told Global Citizen.
There were many challenges facing the eradication of polio in India specifically. The country’s large size and dense populations make vaccination programs difficult to execute.

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TREK Verve+ 3 Lowstep e-bike 2022
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Verve+ 3 Lowstep is an electric hybrid bike that gives your daily cruises, commutes and workouts a boost. The Bosch pedal-assist system is powerful and reliable, and the battery is fully encased in the frame for great looks and better balance. Plus, you don't need any tools to remove it! This e-bike comes equipped with parts that put your comfort and safety first, like a road-smoothing suspension fork and seat post, wide, stable tyres, and front and rear lights.
It's right for you if...
You want to do more by bike and have more fun on every ride, so comfort and user-friendly features are important. You know that the extra boost of an e-bike will help you go further, and you're looking for one that's built to last, looks great and is intuitive to use.
The tech you get:
A lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminium frame with a lowstep geometry, a Bosch Performance Line Cruise motor (250 W, 65 Nm) capable of sustaining speeds up to 15.5mph, a Bosch PowerTube 400 Wh battery that's fully encased in the frame and a Bosch Purion controller. Plus, a 9-speed Shimano drive train, hydraulic disc brakes for all-weather stopping power, a suspension seat post, wide puncture-resistant tyres for extra stability, ergonomic grips, a kickstand, front and rear lights, and a rack and mudguards.
Why you'll love it
- Trek's Removable Integrated Battery (RIB) system looks great and is super user-friendly: it fully hides the battery in the frame and makes it easy to remove the battery without tools
- This bike gets you outside more and helps you make the most of every commute, cruise and workout
- It comes equipped with lights, mudguards and a rear rack so you're ready to ride right from the start
- The suspension seatpost and fork absorb fatiguing bumps in the road
- Compatible with Range Boost - an additional battery that doubles your e-bike's range so you can ride for longer, commute further and take on bigger adventures
Mounted centrally in the frame, the Bosch Performance motor is powerful, rugged and reliable. Bosch PowerPacks set industry standards in terms of weight, energy density and range. Assistance is provided up to 15.5mph. The location of the battery on the down tube gives a lower, better balanced centre of gravity than on bicycles that carry the battery at the rear.
Bosch Performance Line Cruise:
The Performance Line is the most versatile drive system from Bosch. Whether you're on a sporty jaunt through the countryside, commuting to work or cruising on a leisurely outing, it always delivers the right support at the right moment. The Performance Cruise Drive Unit provides support with a torque of up to 65 Nm and a maximum speed of 25 km/h and offers a naturally sporty riding sensation. The efficient and versatile drive provides dynamic acceleration and guarantees an authentic riding sensation with minimal pedal resistance, even without support. It enables riders to get the most out of outings, even in mountainous terrain. All of this and it's almost silent too - for maximum riding enjoyment.
The Compact Charger is the ideal charger for all e-bikers who like to travel. It weighs less than 600 grams and is 40% less bulky than the Standard Charger. The charging time is about 6.5 hours from flat to full.
What is the range?
To see how far you can ride your electric bike on a single charge, check out Bosch's range calculator. The variables for this bike model and the average rider are automatically entered, but you can make adjustments to get your most accurate estimate.
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|Frame||Alpha Smooth Aluminium, with Removable Integrated Battery (RIB).
|Forks||SR Suntour NEX, coil spring, preload, 50mm travel, 100x5mm QR|
|Rear Derailleur||Shimano Altus M2000, long cage|
|Shifters||Shimano Altus M2010, 9 speed trigger|
|Chainset||Prowheel alloy, 38T, 170mm length crank arms|
|Bottom Bracket||Sealed cartridge|
|Freewheel||Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed cassette|
|Headset||VP sealed cartridge, 1 1/8", threaded|
|Stem||Bontrager alloy quill, 31.8mm clamp, adjustable rise, Blendr-compatible|
|Handlebars||Bontrager aluminium touring, 31.8mm clamp, 25mm rise, 630mm width|
|Front Brake||Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor|
|Rear Brake||Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor|
|Brake Levers||Shimano MT200|
|Rims||Alex Rims DP23, double wall alloy, 36 hole|
|Front Hub||Shimano TX505, CenterLock|
|Rear Hub||Shimano TX505, CenterLock|
|Tyres||Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, puncture resistant, reflective, 700x50c|
|Saddle||Selle Royal Nuvola gel|
|Seatpost||Verve+ comfort suspension, aluminium, 31.6mm|
|Grips||Bontrager Satellite Plus Ergonomic|
|Miscellaneous||Bosch Performance Line Cruise 250 watt 65Nm motor; Bosch PowerTube 400 Wh battery; Bosch Purion display/computer; Bosch compact 2A charger; SKS mudguards; rear alloy pannier rack; AXA Compact Line 20 front light; Spanninga SOLO rear light; integrated Pletscher Comp Flex 18 kickstand|
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.


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Borel Dream Theater presents the timeless fairy tale “Cinderella” this weekend at Bayside Performing Arts Center in San Mateo.
Rodgers & Hammerstein wrote the musical specifically for television in 1957 — the only show they wrote just for TV. The story stays true to the original tale written in 1697 by Charles Perrault.
The show, featuring students at Borel Middle School, is double-cast, allowing as many young actors as possible to appear in major roles.
“This is a growing experience for our students balancing singing, dancing and acting,” director Desiree Toledo said. “This show was specifically chosen for this age group, because they show a sense of hope, wonder and good feeling. My goal is to give them an uplifting and positive experience. They are learning to rely on and trust each other, being part of a team. This concept comes together in the musical when the song ‘Impossible’ is immediately followed by ‘It’s Possible.’
Performances are Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at 2025 Kehoe Ave. Tickets are $7 to $10 and are available at the door or by e-mailing email@example.com.
You’re onstage in a packed theater in the midst of “Macbeth” and you suddenly have forgotten all your lines. It’s an actor’s worst nightmare. Such is the basis of “The Actor’s Nightmare,” a one-act play presented by Pacifica Spindrift Players, along with “The Dating Games,” both running May 23 through June 15.
Written by Christopher Durang, the popular “Actor’s Nightmare” was first presented in New York in 1981. The main character George, an accountant, discovers himself on a stage in a leading role with no clue about what play he is in. Yet the directors and others actors are unaware of his predicament, and think he is an accomplished performer.
The nightmare continues as George finds himself with lines from the likes of “Private Lives,” “Hamlet,” “A Man for All Seasons,” and even Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days.”
Meanwhile, “The Dating Games,” by Peninsula playwright VB Leghorn, explores various stories of modern love and dating, including the question of whether the voice on a global positioning system device can fall in love with the person driving the car.
That fantasy is one of several vignettes in the show. Some are set in the present — for example, sketches about speed dating and Internet dating — while others are projected in the future.
Director John Hull describes the show as “an absurd comedy using dream logic as opposed to real world logic. They all have a clever comic twist, making them charming.”
The Pacifica Spindrift Players theater is at 1050 Crespi Drive. For information, call (650) 359-8002 or visit www.pacificaspindriftplayers.org.

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With the 2016-2017 #NBA season fast approaching, the New York Knicks look to turn their horrible season from last year around. The Knicks are an improved team and the roster is much better than last year. The Knicks could easily become a 3 or 4 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoff standings if everyone could stay healthy... that's a big IF. 4 out of the 5 starters for the Knicks missed 10 or more games last season. The only durable player from that lineup is Courtney Lee; Lee only missed 3 games last season. With D-Rose, Courtney Lee, Melo, KP and Joakim Noah all starting for the Knickerbockers, this lineup could be debated as a top three lineup in the eastern conference and challenge for a top seed.
We all know the Cleveland Cavaliers are going to be on top in the Eastern Conference, but what about the 2, 3, or 4 seed? Those three playoff spots are up for grabs from the likes of the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, and the New York Knicks. All of these teams have respectively improved in their own way. It has yet to be seen how the chemistry will be among the Knicks on the court and how well they play together, but from a talent perspective we could assume that they will be a top seed in the East.
Carmelo Anthony has been telling the people around him to watch out and this season for the Knicks is going to be incredible. D-Rose has been on record saying that the Knicks are a superstar team, along with the Golden State Warriors. When I hear superstar team I interpret that as winning 60 or more games and claiming the upper echelon in the East. We all just have to wait around and see how good the Knicks could be. The Knicks begin the regular season on the road facing the defending champions the Cleveland Cavaliers. They will have their home opener on October 29th, where they will go head to head against the Memphis Grizzlies. Going in to the season Knicks fans should be optimistic and feeling rejuvenated. Get ready Knicks fans, this season should be a fun one! #Basketball


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Long time did not write a little about how they are now our flowers. I would write more about them and many other things. I settle for a third party to do everything I propose, but my in my everyday life I’m always putting things to take care of the most urgent. When the emergency is resolved, new emergencies occur, and I can never sit to do what they have in mind.
Diary of a flower farm. Now is time to plant dahlias and peonies
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The flower farm is the backbone of my project, and if I tell the truth, I’m spending no time. If it were not for my parents to lend a hand me, there would be no flowers, no florals.
When I became interested in planting my flowers, I became planning as I saw in other flower farms I follow, and in all of them, at this time and had a lot of flowers. And now it is time; I still have none.
The primary explanation I see is that I have no greenhouses, I’m letting nature take its course. That’s a positive thing, and that is what I look for from the beginning, back to the origins and grow flowers without a trace of CO2 or chemicals on the planet, but it has a downside, and we are starting the spring and still not have flowers.
How else can do, it can only hope that nature does its work, the flowers they grow without haste and come whenever they want.
Right now I have planted sweet peas, tulips, ranunculus and many another year I planted in autumn, but it touches me start thinking about what I plant them then because now begins the spring is the time to start planting many other flowers.
And I’ll tell you what I planted if I can, but the most important will plant flowers are dahlias and peonies.
I already said that many peonies planted in autumn and ye are many who will animate to plant them too. For months you send me pictures of yours, spread throughout Spain, in which you were already out, and we watched ours without seeing any sign of life, thinking that they would no longer leave. But this weekend, have begun to appear, so I stay much calmer.
Now I’m back to ordering peonies, and I’ll plant some more to see when best to plant them, if now in spring or autumn. When the flowers start out, I’ll tell you.
Another will plant flowers is the dahlia. My idea is to plant them when removing the tulips. They are usually planted while tomatoes, so we still have time. In the garden of my mother for years cultivated dahlias, but there are many types, and I’ll plant I am a little different. They are how are you, the Café Au Lait:
I fell in love with the Café Au Lait, by one of my idols floral, Erin Benzakein of Floret Flowers. Your photos Café Au Lait dahlias flood Pinterest and half the world have fallen in love, and I have not stopped to get a few of them. Café Au Lait dahlias are a type of giant-sized dahlia (Mijares in flower size compared with the head of Erin …), and in addition to the Café Au Lait, I found others with the same shape and size but with different colors, all pastel. As I have always brought a few of more to the little store, because some have already asked me.
You know what I like coincidences? Whenever I tell you, and do not stop things like this always happen to me. One day I will write a book stringing my life by chance on chance.
Well, a couple of years ago I wrote a post about peonies and contacted Susan Flower Farm Blooms Buckeye in Ohio, USA, to let me one of his photos to illustrate the growing peonies post. She was very friendly and all this time we have been following the track Instagram.
A few days ago I happened to contact her again to give me some advice on Dahlias XXL and lend me some picture cultivating this kind of dahlias and what was my surprise when it turned out that she is the one who takes social networks, Floret Flowers. So get ready because soon there will be a surprise here on the blog with Erin. Is not it great? Erin is one of my idols, is one of the people who inspired everything I do now so for me is a big story.
In a few days, I write the chronicle of the first florist shop, floral derangements, we did Saturday, and it was a success. Stay tuned because soon I announce new dates and new godmothers.
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SENSORS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2009 “BEST OF SENSORS EXPO” AWARDS
BEST OF BREED SOLUTIONS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION
ROSEMONT, IL, June 10, 2009 – Questex Media Group, Inc. today announced the recipients of the Sensors 2009 “Best of Sensors Expo” Awards, honoring the most exciting new products on display at Sensors Expo & Conference, taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Melanie Martella, Executive Editor of Sensors, presented gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention awards to 16 exhibitors in three categories: Sensors; Sensor Components; and Data Acquisition Products. Exhibitors submitted new product nominations and entries were judged on the basis of potential impact, application, distinctiveness, timeliness, and availability.
In addition to Martella, this year’s panel of judges comprised Ed Ramsden, member of the Sensors Editorial Advisory Board and principal of Sensorlytics LLC, and Deborah Lickness of John Deere.
“All of the nominations demonstrated exceptional innovation, integration, and ease-of-use and all of them addressed real needs. We believe this year’s winners will be leaders in the sensors marketplace and offer our congratulations to the companies recognized,” said Martella. The following is a list of award recipients.
- Category: Sensors – DTS’ 6DX rugged, ultra-small 6 degrees of freedom sensor
- Category: Data Acquisition Products – MicroStrain Inc.’s HS-LINK high-speed wireless sensor node
- Category: Sensor Components – Powercast Corp.’s P2100 Powerharvester energy harvesting module
- Category: Sensors – SBG Systems’ IG-500N miniature Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
- Category: Data Acquisition Products – HBM – LDS Test and Measurement’s GEN5i portable, high-speed DA and transient recorder
- Category: Sensor Components – MicroStrain Inc.’s 3DM-GX3-25 miniature AHRS
- Category: Sensors – Infinite Power Solutions Inc.’s INFINERGY Micro Power Module micropower storage device
- Category: Sensors – Moog Inc.’s LifeGuard IQ air bubble detector
- Category: Sensor Components – Cymbet Corp.’s EnerChip EH energy harvesting module, Model CBC500 and EVAL-08
- Category: Sensors – Kionix Inc.’s KXTF9 triaxial accelerometer with Directional Tap/Double-Tap
- Category: Sensors – Silicon Sensing Systems’ CRS09 rugged MEMS gyroscope
- Category: Sensors – VTI Technologies Inc.’s CMA3000 tiny, low-power MEMS accelerometer
- Category: Data Acquisition Products – National Instruments’ Wi-Fi- data acquisition devices
- Category: Sensors – Endevco Corp.’s 7264G crash accelerometer
- Category: Sensors – EPCOS Inc.’s T5300 digital MEMS barometric pressure sensor
- Category: Sensors – Sensortechnics Inc.’s CLC capacitive level sensor
Best of Sensors Expo award winners will be featured on the Sensors Web site at www.sensorsmag.com.
Sensors is the premier publication dedicated to sensors, supporting technologies, and their applications. Serving an audience of 195,000 spanning online and e-mail newsletters, Sensors’ integrated media offers greater access to targeted news, analysis, and technical information surrounding sensors and related technologies. Reaching high-tech professionals in the sensing community, including product and system design engineers, production engineers, and managers, Sensors delivers focused news, trends, and product reviews in the areas of: Process Industries; Automotive; Electronics and Computers; Machine Manufacturing; Aerospace, Military, and Homeland Security; Specialty Markets; and Wireless and M2M. For more information visit www.sensorsmag.com.
About Sensors Expo & Conference
Sensors Expo & Conference is the leading sensor event in North America exclusively focusing on sensors and sensor-integrated systems. The conference program is dedicated to exploring the most up-to-date innovations in sensor technology including physical sensors, sensor networks, biosensors, MEMS/nanotechnology, instrumentation & controls, intelligent systems, machine-to- machine communication, wireless sensing and IT technology. Sensors Expo & Conference identifies cutting-edge trends, explores them in an information-packed conference program and reflects those trends throughout the exhibit floor with new product announcements, technology focused tours, and a showcase of hundreds of products and services. For more information visit www.sensorsexpo.com.
About Questex Media Group, Inc.
Questex Media Group, Inc is a global, diversified business-to-business media organization serving multiple industries including hotel and hospitality, travel, technology, beauty, spa, among numerous other specialty industries with its well-established, market-leading, events, publications, digital and interactive media, research, and other marketing and media related services. The company’s combined operations include approximately 450 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.questex.com.


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These legendary blades, often forged in the crucible of ancient myths and heroic sagas, have left an indelible mark on the collective imagination.
While reality and myth intertwine, it is time to unsheathe the truth behind the legendary swords of the medieval period and explore the enigmatic world where magic, heroism, and steel collide.
Perhaps the most iconic of all legendary swords, Excalibur is inseparable from the Arthurian legends. According to myth, the Lady of the Lake bestowed the sword upon the destined King Arthur. Said to possess magical properties, Excalibur could cut through armor with ease and rendered its wielder invincible in battle.
But beneath the layers of enchantment, historians have sought the real origins of Excalibur. Was it a symbol of authority, representing Arthur’s divine right to rule? Or did it embody a powerful weapon of historical significance, buried within the layers of mythical storytelling?
Bound to the heroic exploits of the legendary paladin Roland, Durandal was said to be a sword that no armor could withstand. Charlemagne’s champion, Roland, wielded the blade in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, cleaving through scores of enemies.
However, beyond the realm of epic poetry and song, historians have pieced together the possible origins of Durandal. Was it inspired by a real historical sword belonging to a great warrior of the Carolingian era? Unraveling the truth behind Durandal requires exploring the nexus of legend and the historical past.
Joyeuse, another celebrated relic of Charlemagne, held a pivotal role in the coronation ceremonies of French kings. As a symbol of power and divine right, the sword was believed to possess mystical powers that connected the monarch to ancient rulers and to God.
But beneath the shimmering veneer of divine significance, Joyeuse had a tangible existence. Investigating its historical roots and the techniques employed in its construction brings forth a captivating story of craftsmanship and kingship.
The legends of these swords have long captured the imaginations of countless generations, but behind the mythical veneer lies a world of history and symbolism. Archaeological discoveries and literary analysis offer insights into the real swords that could have inspired these mythical accounts. Through meticulous research, historians continue to unravel the truths that hide within the shadows of time.
The allure of legendary swords persists, not only because of their mythical properties but also because they embody the essence of human storytelling. Across cultures and civilizations, these legendary blades have become archetypes of heroism, virtue, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
As we delve into their stories, we must appreciate the power of these legends in shaping the medieval imagination and, in turn, influencing the swords that found their way into the hands of real-life swordsmen, both noble and common. Though shrouded in myth and magic, the legend of these swords lives on, a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 37-year-old Bonne Terre woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated (serious physical injury) in connection with a traffic crash late Thursday night on Route T in Perry County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Abigail E. Johnson was the driver of a westbound 2005 Dodge Durango which failed to negotiate a curve to the left. The Durango ran off the left side of the road and overturned.
Johnson had serious injuries and was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau by a Perry County ambulance.
Two passengers in the Durango were also hurt: 32-year-old Angelia N. Steele of Farmington had serious injuries and 32-year-old Lateara D. Martin of Bonne Terre had moderate injuries. Both were also taken to St. Francis Medical Center by a Perry County ambulance.
The patrol also says Johnson had no insurance.
Johnson was buckled up, but her two passengers were not.
The Durango was a total loss.


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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Three siblings have raised over $8,500 in honor of their dad.
The two Olson sisters and their brother decided to donate to Face It TOGETHER after their father who suffered from alcoholism suddenly passed away a year ago. The siblings said they want to bring to light the stigma surrounding addiction.
“It can affect anyone, it can affect your neighbor, your friend, your relatives, anyone you know could be affected by it and you may not even know. I think that was a big point with us, we wanted to be able to share our story in hopes of helping other people, maybe, share their story or get the help they need. So, that was the whole point behind starting the fundraiser for Father’s Day,” Lauren Olson said.
The three went on to say they want people to openly have a conversation about alcoholism. Harrison said talking about addiction isn’t easy, but by sharing the story of his father, he hopes it starts that conversation with people.
“Yeah, of course, it’s going to be hard to talk about, but I think it’s something we have to do. And, I think it’s certainly the right thing to do in order to prevent other people from having to deal with things we’ve dealt with and just preventing more deaths and lives ruined from addiction,” Harrison Olson said.
Kaitlin said that when you talk about addiction it can actually lead to many new relationships through the experiences you share.
“It’s actually brought a lot of people to me, and, saying they’ve gone through similar things or they understand what I’m going through, and that’s made it even easier to talk about. I think, a lot of people are afraid to talk about it because they don’t know who else is going through it, or they don’t want to bring attention to it because it hurts. But, once you know there’s a community of people that are experiencing the same thing you are, I think, that’s made it a lot easier,” Kaitlin Olson said.
Picking Face It TOGETHER for their donation was a no-brainer for the trio. Lauren said their family has used their services; plus the siblings support the goals the organization strives for.
“Even doing more research about Face It TOGETHER, realizing that they recognize that not everyone’s goal is the same and not everyone has the same lifestyle. They coach each individual towards their own specific goal, and I think that was really important because I thought it was a really innovative way of helping others where it’s not so rigid and strict on how things need to be done. I think it was important to recognize that everyone has their own path and they adjust to every individual that receives help,” Lauren Olson said.
Dane Bloch is the Face It TOGETHER Director of Development. He said Face It TOGETHER offers a different option compared to in-patient treatment programs.
“FIT steps in to provide that lower cost, peer lead, coaching opportunity to help them get the support they need and address the issues they are facing,” Bloch said.
He went on to say that the money raised is specifically for providing access to peer coaching in South Dakota because that is what the Olson’s father benefited from.
Kaitlin, Lauren and Harrison wanted to raise $5,000 in a month. They ended up reaching their goal in less than two days.
“I didn’t even know if we were going to reach the goal, like… at all. We were almost there in a day and it was really crazy and encouraging to see support like that,” Harrison Olson said.
While the three encourage you to donate, Kaitlin says it’s not just the funds that makes an impact.
“You don’t necessarily have to donate to make a difference in this area, I really think it’s important that people have the tough conversations surrounding this topic. I think, that’s what’s most important to me, just that this message reached people that needed to hear it. Hopefully, it helps others dealing with the same types of things,” Kaitlin Olson said.
After enduring tragedy, Kaitlin, Lauren and Harrison are finding the silver-lining in remembrance of their dad, Tim. The fundraiser ends July 19, 2020.


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The front glass window was broken and $76 in cash taken from a Montgomery County gas station early Thursday.
The burglary at Liberty Gas at 112 Gravel Pike in Green Lane was the fourth gas station in Montgomery and Berks counties to be broken into since last weekend.
State police in Skippack said Liberty Gas was burglarized around 2:20 a.m. Thursday. A rock was used to smash the front glass window and gain entry.
State police previously reported the following burglaries:
Around 2:15 a.m. Friday, a rock was thrown through the front glass door of a U.S. Oil and Gas Corp. station at 2073 Sumneytown Pike in Upper Salford Township and one carton of cigarettes was taken.
A 1:53 a.m. Saturday, the front glass door was smashed and several packs of cigarettes stolen from a U.S. Oil and Gas Corp. station at 1463 N. Gravel Pike in Lower Salford Township.
Around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, the rear glass door of a Shell gas station at 1325 Route 100 in Washington Township, Berks County, was smashed. Several cartons of cigarettes and several lighters were taken.
Anyone with information is urged to contact state police at Skippack at 610-584-1250 or Reading at 610-378-4011.


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After studying this chapter, the student should be able to:
Understand the basic optics of the eye, including the optics of common refractive errors.
Understand basic eyelid, orbit, and ocular anatomy, as well as some of the common ocular disorders associated with each tissue.
Understand the role of the primary care physician in the treatment and diagnosis of some of the more common ocular pathologies, as well as have a basic understanding of when an ophthalmology consult is recommended.
There are >35 million individuals throughout the world who are legally blind and an additional 240 million individuals who are classified as having low vision. In the United States alone, the prevalence of blindness and low vision in middle-aged adults and the elderly is approximately 1 and 3 million people, respectively. Although we often focus on the physical burden the visually impaired experience when trying to function in a world that relies heavily on visual cues, we often fail to consider the full emotional impact of vision loss. When asked, many individuals state that their top health-related fear is loss of vision, above loss of a limb, being diagnosed with cancer, or even death. As one might expect, individuals who experience significant vision loss are at a much greater risk of developing depression. Further, although it is understood that loss of vision will have tremendous impact on the life of a visually impaired individual, it is also important to appreciate the impact on the family members and friends who help with their routine care. In many countries, it is the cultural norm for a family member to assume a full-time caretaking role to assist a visually impaired relative. Depending on the age of the individual with vision loss and the chosen caretaker, 1 or possibly 2 people may be removed from the workforce. Thus, not only are there personal health implications, there are also broad economic impacts of vision loss as well.
OPTICS & REFRACTIVE ERRORS
The eye is a specialized neurosensory organ whose primary purpose is to gather and process light stimuli emerging from the visual field and convert it into an electric signal that can be modified and propagated along the visual pathway to neurons in the brain for higher order processing. The first critical step is to focus the incoming light onto the retinal photoreceptors. The eye has a refractive power of approximately +60 diopters; with two-thirds of the refractive power being generated by the cornea and one-third of the refractive power being generated by the natural lens. If the axial length is matched correctly to the refractive power of the eye, parallel beams of light from a distant object (greater than approximately 20 feet away) will be perfectly focused on the retinal plane, and a clear image should be perceived by the individual. When the refractive power and ...

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Complementary Solutions for Existing Hull- and Bow-Mounted Systems
At Pacific 2019 DSIT Solutions, a subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, will launch its new SwordFih towed array sonar (TAS), designed for submarine detection and tracking at various depths.
Designed for a variety of missions, SwordFish is suitable for use on vessels of various sizes, including frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and other small vessels. It complements DSIT’s BlackFish hull-mounted sonar (HMS) system: when used close to the shoreline as a standalone solution, all DSIT’s sonar systems can now be operated via one onshore control station.
DSIT’s Fish anti-submarine warfare (ASW) family is capable of underwater target search, detection, tracking and classification in passive, active and parallel modes. Each sonar system includes machine learning technologies for automation of algorithms and reduction of operator workload or knowledge requirement. Designed to operate with the medium frequency of both the BlackFish HMS and bow-mounted sonar (BMS) in littoral and deep-water ASW operations, the low-frequency SwordFish TAS is the latest solution to join the family.
The SwordFish TAS system is connected to the vessel’s stern via a light winch, the cable length of which is determined by mission type and requirements. The lightweight TAS system, with its low deck signature, is suitable for surface vessels of various sizes, even small vessels such as fast patrol craft (FPC).
“We identified the operational need to locate and track submarines at various depths and in different mission environments, including when using small vessels for either offshore or green waters missions,” commented Hanan Marom, VP Business Development & Marketing at DSIT. “SwordFish TAS is designed as a complementary system to the BlackFish HMS and BMS to meet the requirements of a wider range of missions.”
Other DSIT solutions that will be displayed at Pacific 2019 include the SeaShield Underwater Coastal Surveillance System – a long-range underwater passive and active detection system, warning against underwater and abovewater targets including submarines, semisubmersible vehicles and surface ships; AquaShield – an advanced diver detection sonar (DDS) system; and PointShield – a portable and/or stationary PDDS for medium-range ship or asset protection.


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There’s a New Trailer for Telephone and the Author is on Tour! Pass it On!
“Fun continues down the wire.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Silly fun! (Pass it on.)” –Kirkus Reviews
“An inspired take on the game of Telephone…that young readers will love!” –School Library Journal
Check out the trailer
Meet the author
Mac Barnett will be visiting bookstores in the Los Angeles area, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Seattle area, and Minneapolis!
Come on out and meet Mac and get a free Telephone poster while supplies last!
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Ellicott City, MD — Proudly serving Howard County, attorney Lisa M. Goldblatt is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Attorney for her professional excellence in the field of Law, dedication to serving her clients, and her leadership with The Law Office of Lisa M. Goldblatt.
As a successful divorce and family law firm, The Law Office of Lisa M. Goldblatt was established with the mission to resolve cases of divorce, the pursuit of alimony, and child custody matters. Founding partner, Lisa M. Goldblatt brings decades of professional excellence and invaluable insight to lead clients through their family law cases to obtain positive results. The dedicated team is committed to securing a bright future for the clients and families they serve in Howard County and Baltimore County, through guided insight and zealous advocacy, and reliable representation.
Attorney Lisa Goldblatt has led an impressive career for nearly 20 years. As the sole counselor at the Law Office of Lisa M. Goldblatt, Ms. Goldblatt has maintained a laudable reputation within the legal community and throughout Howard and Baltimore County. As a family law, child custody, and divorce attorney, she is dedicated to working diligently on behalf of her clients to negotiate an agreement or to defend their rights in court. Ms. Goldblatt is renowned for her vast repertoire of expertise in divorce, separation, alimony, marital property, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, custody, child support, visitation, third party custody/visitation, protective orders, and civil peace orders. At The Law Office of Lisa M. Goldblatt, she strives to make the divorce process and other family law cases as easy as possible for her clients. In turn, she provides personal service to her clients by being actively involved in all aspects of their cases.
Prior to establishing her firm, Ms. Goldblatt excelled academically. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She then moved to Washington D.C. to attend The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, graduating in May 2002. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York; however, she primarily practices in Maryland.
An active member of her community, Ms. Goldblatt maintains notable memberships and affiliations with several professional organizations. She is on the Board of Trustees for the Columbia Festival of the Arts, a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, a member of the Howard County Business Women’s Network, a member in the Howard County Public Schools, and past-chair of the Women’s Council of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Baltimore Chapter. She is also devoted to charitable endeavors, including volunteering at the family law clinic in the Howard County Circuit Court and previously volunteering for the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer’s Service. She is also an active member of her religious institution.
To learn more, please visit https://lisamgoldblattlaw.com/.

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NAKACINDA EXPOSES HH ‘BLOODY’ AGENDA
By SIMON MUNTEMBA
HAKAINDE Hichilema is trying to advance his political agenda through anarchy and bloodshed, nominated Member of Parliament Raphael Nakacinda has said.
And Mr Nakacinda says he has unearthed a scam in which the UPND has allegedly received huge funding in its well-orchestrated plan called “the grand disputes of the 2021 elections” to sponsor anarchy through propaganda.
Mr Nakacinda charged that Mr Hichilema, the UPND president, was directly responsible for the death of two people last Wednesday as he organised and ferried the cadres which resulted in a fracas.
He said Mr Hichilema’s irresponsible conduct started the fracas which led to two people being shot dead.
Speaking at a press briefing yesterday in Lusaka, Mr Nakacinda said Zambians needed to watch-out for Mr Hichilema’s kind of politics of trying to create mayhem around his political activities, most times leading to loss of lives in the various incidents recorded in the past.
He said it was sad that the debate on the death of the two people was tilted to suit a narrative of UPND’s political advancement.
“I want to announce to the Zambian people that we must all watch out on the politics that Mr Hakainde Hichilema is conducting. He always wants to create mayhem around his political activities.
“The Zambian people must know that a trouble maker that we have in this country who is trying to advance his political agenda around chaos is Mr Hakainde Hichilema,” Mr Nakacinda said.
He said what happened on Wednesday could have been avoided had Mr Hichilema not organised and ferried cadres to accompany him to police.
He said: “Mr Hichilema is an ordinary Zambian though leading a political party and is liable and accountable for his actions whether today or indeed in the past.”
Mr Nakacinda said the allegations the UPND leader was summoned for had nothing to do with politics, hence it did not warrant him organizing and ferrying cadres in the manner that he did.
Meanwhile, Mr Nakacinda has advised Zambians to be wary of politicians who have serious traits of desperate blood thirsty glorified warlords disguised as dignified political leaders.
He also disclosed that there was a well orchestrated propaganda to dispute the 2021 general elections.
And as we go to 2021, he said, we have to name and shame politicians who are attempting to sow confusion in this country.


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The world’s first CO2 inflator with tire gauge provides tire-inflation and tire-pressure measurement. The angled head fits Presta and Schrader valves and a special feature allows the user to adjust the flow while filling the tire. Dual-end design allows for one-cartridge storage. - CO2 inflator that features a gauge as well - Flow is adjustable using special feature - Compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves - Presta/Schrader with integrated dust cap, Push to inflate - Gauge: Reads 160 psi / 11 bar, 1-1/2” analog - Engineering-grade polymer - Weight: 45g /1.59 oz - Size: 6.5 x 5.2 x 3.3 cm / 2.5” x 2” x 1.3” - Accepts threaded cartridges - CO2 cartridges sold separately
The aero-shaped barrel and wide steel base provide stability when pumping and the 3” top mounted gauge is easy to read up to 200 psi (14 bar). The large padded handle provides comfort while the extra-long and tangle-free hose can even reach wheels on bikes mounted in a stand. The SmartHead DX3 with lower-profile air-release button automatically adjusts to fit either Presta or Schrader valves and makes getting the right pressure a simple task.
This unique mountain bike specific floor pump features a super-sized barrel that inflates tubes nearly 50% faster than normal floor pumps. It delivers the higher volume required for large off-road tires. The extra-sensitive 3" easy-to-read low pressure analog gauge helps dial in the proper pressure while the large steel base provides stability. - TwinHead DX5 works with Presta, Schrader, and Dunlop valves - Oversize padded handle - Barrel/Base: Painted steel - Gauge: 60psi / 4bar, 3” middle mount analog - Volume Per Stroke: 722 cc - Added Features: Attachments for inflating sports balls and bladder heads, Hose dock - Size: 72 x 26.6 x 14.2cm / 28.3” x 9.1” x 6.7” - Weight: 2.3kg / 5.07lb
An easy-to-read top-mounted digital gauge with rubber bumper impact protection delivers accurate tire pressure readings up to 200psi / 14bar. The large padded handle provides comfort while the wide steel base keeps everything stable. The extra-long hose can even reach bikes mounted in a work stand. The SmartHead DX3 automatically adjusts to fit Presta or Schrader valves and a new lower-profile air-release button allows fine tuning of tire pressure while preventing unintended pressure release. - Head: SmartHead DX3 w/ air release button & extra-long hose - Barrel: Painted steel - Gauge: 200 psi / 14 bar, Top mounted digital (Tolerance : < 100 psi ± 1 psi / > 100 psi ± 1%) - Unit: psi, bar, kg / cm² - Battery: CR2032 x 1 (included) - Volume Per Stroke: 337cc - Handle: Oversize padded / Dual density polymer - Base: Hardened steel - Cushioned rubber for digital gauge protection, auto off, Dunlop valve adapter, Presta valve adapter, Ball / bladder heads, Hose dock - Size: 73.5 x 25.5 x 16.4cm / 28.9" x 10" x 6.5" - Weight: 1.97kg / 4.34lb
The JoeBlow Sport with unique 2-stage design delivers both high pressure and high volume in record time. Stage one opens both barrels for huge volume, reaching 30 psi with 30% less effort than standard floor pumps. Stage two utilizes the small barrel for pressures up to 160 psi. Hammer type TwinHead DX5 pump head with an extra-long and tangle-free hose makes it easy to reach valve stems. A durable steel barrel and large steel base provide extra stability. - Head: Hammer type TwinHead DX5, Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves with extra-long 360 pivot hose - Barrel: Painted steel / anodized aluminum - Gauge: 160 psi / 11 bar, 3" mid mount analog Stage 1 : 0 - 30 psi Stage 2 : 30 - 160 psi - Volume Per Stroke: 715cc (Stage 1), 258cc (Stage 2) - Handle: Oversize / Dual density polymer - Base: Hardened steel - Ball / bladder heads, Hose dock - Size: 74 x 26.6 x 18cm / 29.1" x 10.5" x 4.6" - Weight: 2.5kg / 5.51lb
An easy-to-read mid-mounted digital gauge delivers accurate tire pressure readings up to 160psi / 11bar. Hammer type TwinHead DX5 pump head with an extra-long, tangle-free hose makes it easy to reach valve stems. A durable steel barrel and large steel base with ergonomic padded handle make it easy to get your ride up to pressure fast. - Head: Hammer type TwinHead DX5, Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves with extra-long 360 pivot hose - Barrel: Painted steel - Gauge: 160 psi / 11 bar, Mid mounted flip-down digital (Tolerance: < 100psi ± 1 psi / > 100psi ± 1%) - Unit: psi, bar, kg / cm² - Battery: CR2032 x 1 (included) - Volume Per Stroke: 318cc - Handle: Oversize padded / Dual density polymer - Base: Hardened steel - Cushion rubber for digital gauge protection, auto off, Ball / bladder heads, hose dock - Size: 68 x 25.4 x 18cm / 26.7" x 10" x 4.6" - Weight: 1.8kg / 3.97lb
Big volume barrel while Dual-Action (DA) doubles volume with each stroke and inflates tires up to pressure fast. Integrated dust cap keeps pump head clean and thumb lock lever insures air-tight seal. Specs - HEAD: Presta / Schrader / Dunlop with integrated dust cap - BARREL: Aluminum - THUMB LOCK / HANDLE: Plastic - CAPACITY: 60 psi / 4 bar - VOLUME PER STROKE: 81.4 cc (pull + push) - SIZE: 22.3 x 4.6 x 3.4 cm / 8.8” x 1.8” x 1.3” - WEIGHT: 126 g / 4.44 oz Added Features - Dual-action pumping head - Side mount bracket
Mountain TT Twin Turbo pump fills both large volume fat bike tires and higher pressure MTB tires, as well as gravel bike tires with ease. TwinTurbo technology uses both strokes to compress air to deliver high pressure output and saves time and effort. Integrated dust cap keeps pump head clean and thumb lock lever ensures air-tight seal. Specs - HEAD: Presta / Schrader / Dunlop with integrated dust cap - BARREL: Aluminum - THUMB LOCK / HANDLE: Plastic - CAPACITY: 120 psi / 8 bar - VOLUME PER STROKE: 90.9 cc - SIZE: 22 x 5 x 4 cm / 8.7” x 2” x 1.6” - WEIGHT: 192 g / 6.77 oz Added Feature - Side mount bracket
Topeak's Presta Valve Extender is the perfect solution for getting to those hard-to-reach valve stems. It's precision-machined from aluminum and is designed to fit deep-dish carbon and aluminum rims. And, it comes with an O-ring seal to ensure a leak-free fit.
The Roadie TT Twin Turbo is a full-metal, pocket-sized mini pump that transfers larger air volume from a bigger diameter outer chamber into a smaller diameter inner chamber to deliver more air at higher pressures to fill tires 50% faster and easier. Integrated dust cap keeps pump head clean and thumb lock lever ensures an air-tight seal. - Head: Presta with integrated dust cap - Barrel / Thumb Lock / Handle: Aluminum - Capacity: 160psi / 11 bar - Volume Per Stroke: 41.4cc - Side mount bracket - Size: 19.5 x 3.3 x 2.35cm / 7.7" x 1.3" x 0.9" - Weight: 100g / 3.53oz
Easy-to-read digital gauge can be attached to a pump or used alone and provides accurate pressure readings up to 300psi / 20.7bar. Rotating head works with Presta, Schrader or Dunlop valves on bike / motorcycle / car tires, forks or shocks while the Thumb Lock lever ensures an airtight seal. The air release button allows fine tuning pressure. Specs - PUMP HEAD COMPATIBILITY: Presta / Schrader pumps - TIRE VALVE COMPATIBILITY: Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves - GAUGE: Digital, 300 psi / 20.7 bar - UNIT: psi, bar, kg / cm2 - BATTERY: CR2032 x 1 (included) - THUMB LOCK: Aluminum - PRESSURE TUNING: Air release button - BODY: Aluminum / Engineering grade polymer - SIZE: 9.2 x 5.8 x 4.3 cm / 3.6” x 2.3” x 1.7” - WEIGHT: 102 g / 3.60 oz Added Features: - Rotatable head / gauge - Auto-off function
A micro-sized tubeless tire repair and inflation kit featuring an advanced 2-in-1 CO2 injector head that repairs a puncture and inflates the tubeless tire in one step with massive air or can simply be used as a traditional CO2 inflator via the valve stem. The inflator head is compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves and the included velcro strap attaches to seatposts, saddle rails, or frame tubes and can carry one or two threaded 16g or 25g CO2 cartridges. - Advanced press type CO2 inflator, one 25g CO2 cartridge, stainless steel 2-in-1 tire reamer/plug insertion tool, plug retainer, and disc insertion spacer - CNC aluminum inflator head fits Presta / Schrader valves - Repair plug compartment, velcro strap, dust cap - Adjustable velcro strap mounts to seatpost, bike frame
An aluminum air chamber with inflator head that stores an air charge of one liter, up to 200psi / 14 bar. Works with a floor pump to quickly fill your tires and ensures proper installation on a tubeless rim at home. Once you flip the selector from "CHARGE" to "INFLATE" mode, air bypasses the chamber as you use the floor pump to inflate your tire to the perfect pressure. An integrated flexible hose with pump head works with Presta and Schrader valves and takes stress off the valve stem while pumping. - Pump Head Compatibility: Presta pumps - Tire Valve Compatibility: Presta / Schrader valves - Air Chamber: One liter, Store up to 200psi / 14 bar air pressure (Varies with the pump capacity) Working Pressure - 1800psi / 124 bar - Material: Aluminum / Rubber / Engineering grade polymer - Flexible hose - Weight: 985g / 2.17oz (Total) 820 g / 1.81lb (Air chamber) - Hose Length: 26 Size - 36 x 11.4 x 8.6cm / 14.2" x 4.5" x 3.4" (Total) - 28.5 x 8.1cm / 11.2" x 3.2" (Air chamber)
- Full alloy forged floor pump - Laser etched graphics - Full Oil Slick finish - Oversized alloy piston shaft-Smooth and quiet operation - Patented auto-switching head fits presta and schrader valves
• Secures frame pump to frame • Nylon • Also good for use as a watch band
- 1-way mini pump with integrated 40mm - 160psi gauge - Smart head works with Schrader, Dunlop and Presta valves - Bracket included
- Telescoping hand pump with integrated 30mm, 160psi gauge - Smart head is compatible with Schrader and Presta valves - Plastic handle unfolds into a T-handle for ease of use while pumping - Bracket included
- High-flow steel barrel - 160 PSI high-pressure pump - Sturdy base, ergonomic T handle, long hose - Thumblock head for Schrader valves with Presta-valve adapter
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By Jon Honeck, GOPC Senior Policy Fellow Introduction
On May 12, 2016, the Water Environment Federation (www.wef.org) held its “Great Water Cities 2016: Rainfall to Results in Action” conference in Chicago, IL. The focus of the conference was creating a holistic approach to managing stormwater in the 21st Century, and the panel discussions were organized around recommendations from WEF’s Rainfall to Results report. Attendees included water utility water leaders and industry representatives from across the country and as far away as Australia. GOPC’s Jon Honeck, Senior Policy Fellow, attended as part of our ongoing water and sewer infrastructure project to find new strategies to modernize Ohio’s aging infrastructure.
Stormwater management is an issue that accompanies growing urbanization. Urbanization creates thousands of acres of impervious surfaces and removes the ability of the natural landscape to absorb water when it rains. Unfortunately, many U.S. cities in the early 20th century constructed “combined” sewer systems that mixed rain water and sewage water in the same tunnels, causing raw sewage to discharge into waterways during heavy rains. In recent decades, EPA enforcement of the Clean Water Act has forced cities around the country, including many in Ohio, to separate their combined sewer systems and find ways to hold millions of gallons of rainwater temporarily out of the sewer system. This is often accomplished by building deep storage tunnels, which are extremely expensive capital projects that take years to complete. New approaches, such as using “green infrastructure” that restores that ability of the landscape to capture stormwater runoff, are now taking center stage as cities look for ways to lower costs and provide more effective solutions.
There is an emerging consensus among water industry experts that the field needs a new paradigm, called a “stormwater utility,” and that governmental regulatory frameworks and planning approaches need to change to support this. Traditional municipal utilities have been organized around drinking water or sewer systems, each with their own user charges, infrastructure, and performance expectations. Stormwater management in its own right was usually an afterthought, except insofar as it was needed for basic flood control. A stormwater utility could take many forms, depending on the state and local regulations and needs, but the basic concept is an entity that can work on a large scale, across individual municipalities in a metro area, and even across an entire watershed, to plan and implement stormwater management.
One of the keys to the paradigm shift is the concept of stormwater runoff as a commodity that has a price. Districts around the country are implementing dedicated stormwater fees to create an ongoing revenue source for operation and maintenance. Afternoon speaker Howard Neukrug (Senior Fellow at the U.S. Water Alliance) who implemented Philadelphia’s nationally renowned green infrastructure program, noted that the foundation of the city’s program was a parcel-based stormwater fee and redevelopment regulations that require capture of the first 1.5 inches of rainfall from new or renovated buildings. Sometimes existing regulatory arrangements make it difficult for utilities to work on scale commensurate with the need. Morning panelist Karen Sands, Director of Sustainability for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, related that MMSD has an aggressive green infrastructure program, but in order to meet its stormwater capture targets by 2035, the district would have to spend at an annual rate 18 times higher than its current level. MMSD is now looking at other public private partnerships as a potential solution.
In other areas of the country, federal and state regulatory frameworks create an urgent need for local governments to cooperate. As explained by panelist L. Preston Bryant, Senior V.P. of McGuireWoods Consulting and former Secretary of the Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Virginia law treats the US EPA’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) regulation for Chesapeake Bay as a joint responsibility between the state and local governments and this has spurred regional collaboration. The state of Virginia also has a Stormwater Local Assistance Fund as part of its EPA clean water revolving loan program that will pay for up to 50% of the costs of local projects. The state of Maryland also has a stormwater law to help protect the Chesapeake. Prince George’s County, MD, is an example of a county that moved ahead with a stormwater fee that is being used to fund a public-private partnership that is aggressively creating green infrastructure.
Asset management for both capital projects and human resources was another theme of the conference. It is obvious that there are a variety of approaches to maintaining green infrastructure and that there is no agreement on best, or even standard, practice. David St. Pierre, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, explained that MWRD shares the initial installation costs with local governments and then maintains agreements in which the local governments are responsible for long-term maintenance. In Baltimore, Randy Chow, Director of the Baltimore Department of Public Works explained that the department wants neighborhood organizations to play a role in maintaining green infrastructure. Korey Gray, Business Development Officer of DC Water, described how the city public works department helps to maintain green infrastructure in Washington.
Several of the afternoon panelists presented visions of both optimism and pessimism about the future adaptability of water utilities in general. On an optimistic note, Marcus Quigley, CEO and Founder of Opti, a data analysis firm, noted that rapid advances in the field of sensor technology were making it possible to have real time monitoring and control of individual assets, leading to the potential for huge gains in efficiencies from existing infrastructure. On a more pessimistic note, William Stowe, CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works discussed his organization’s decision to file suite against upstream quasi-governmental water management organizations for allowing agricultural runoff (excessive nitrates) to pollute the Des Moines River. In his view, as long as industrial agriculture remains outside of the EPA stormwater and pollution control framework, agricultural areas in the Midwest will have to invest heavily in equipment to clean excessive nitrates from their drinking water, leading to excessive financial burdens on urban residents.
The conference made it clear that stormwater management is a dynamic, emerging field in which information-sharing across geographies and across professional boundaries is essential. There is a real desire for innovation and experimentation as local utilities try different approaches. The need for creativity will become even more important as the 21st Century matures and the effects of climate change are felt more acutely.


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I recently purchased a Bergara Mountain Rifle in 280 Ackley for an upcoming Backpack hunt. I have plenty of rifles I built over the years but most tipped the scales in excess of 9 lbs so I wanted something lightweight; close to 7 lbs would be ideal. I really didn’t want to go through another build process with all the good factory rifles available today. I heard good things about the Bergara Premier Mountain Rifles and decided to pick one up. First impression everything looked good but not impressed with the weight. Advertised weight was less than 6lbs 5 oz and mine weighed in a 6lbs 11oz; so much for keeping the weight near 7lbs total. But told myself I could live with it if the rifle was a tack driver. I started working on some handloads and was very impressed with the ballistics of the cartridge which were very near 7 Rem Mag, but accuracy wasn’t what I was hoping for. Close to MOA but not quite, always 2 together and then a flyer. Not the .4” a average group size mentioned in the literature packed with my rifle. I figured I would try a bedding job which I always do to a new rifle but didn’t in this case because I was hoping for .4 MOA out of the box like the literature stated. When I removed the barreled action from the stock I believe I found the potential problem. Apparently the CNC inletting wasn’t exact and instead of the recoil lug sitting snuggly in the stock against the bedding block, there was excess “play” and the front action screw was taking all the punishment and beating against the pillar cracking the stock. I was able to verify this with some experimentation with and without action screws. So I began the process of glass bedding last evening and hopefully tonight I can clean everything up now that the epoxy cured and get it back together again. Hopefully this will get me those .4“ average groups Bergara claims for this rifle. Take away for me on this, don’t be lazy and properly bed all rifles before working on loads. Pictures attached showing the crack from the action side and bottom metal side of stock, which was not there before I fired the rifle. Also pictures of the groups I was getting; Hopefully things will tighten up and the third shot will group with the other two.


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JMB BR 18201 51102 recreates the world’s fastest functioning steam locomotive, the BR 18201, which travels up to 182.5 km/hr. This express was iconic for its famous luxurious cars and great service. It also had a distinct look due to its huge 2.3-meter diameter wheels.
·Two small lights in the lower part of the locomotive can be turned on
·Without any stickers， the shape of the smoke deflector and the curved white lines are the distinctive features of this kit.
·The tender is connected to the steam locomotive with a special dowel. All the power pieces are in the locomotive, so there is no need for any wires to be connected to the tender.
【Beautiful Block Set】: German express train block set consists of 2348 pieces of high quality blocks, the whole train finished size is 33.85in(L)x3.15in(W)x1.57in(H). All accessories are packaged in individual bags, plus there are colorful assembly instructions to help you easily complete the train block model assembly.
【Creative Assembly Design】: This train model design is very creative, the overall structure is rich and bright colors. Segmented design can easily disassemble each carriage, and the doors and carriage cover can be opened. In addition, it is equipped with a light band and atomizer, which can show the characteristics of steam trains very well. Train model supports USB charging, very convenient for you to charge and continue to use.
【Easy to Operate】: Train block toy is equipped with motor and 2.4G lithium battery, support cell phone APP or 2.4GHZ remote control bluetooth control, you just need to download the application and operate through Bluetooth connection or remote control operation, very convenient, do not worry about the operation at all. You can enjoy this fun with your family and friends, and you can unlock its various functions after the assembly is completed.
【Meanwhile Gift】: The train building block model toy can improve thinking and logic skills, this toy is the perfect gift for teens and adults. Not only can you use it as your beloved collectible, but you can also gift it to your friends and family on special holidays or birthdays, and they should be delighted!
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JMBricklayer 51102 Train Building Block Kit
This is a model train with a long historical background. The design of the JMBricklayer train model is inspired by the steam trains of the industrial period.
It highly restores the construction of the trains at that time, both in appearance and interior.
Starting from the quality of the particles and the fit of the appearance and construction, it brings a train building block kit with a strong sense of design and remote control for building block lovers or collectors.
Build Your Own JMBricklayer Train Building Block Model
The design of this 51102 train building block toy, starting from the small external details, adds a lot of parts that can be played.
For example, it uses the smoke generator design to show the original characteristics of the steam train.
And it is very interesting that each car can be separated and connected.
The headlight design of the train building block model makes the whole train more perfect and realistic.
The internal structure of the train model is very delicate, basically restoring the design of the original car.
The kit includes the building blocks, tracks, remote control and instruction manual needed to build the train.
JMBricklayer 51102 train building block model has two operating modes – APP bluetooth or remote control
This train model adds power parts on the basis of the static model, which can make the train run on the track through remote control, adding more playability to the building block model.
You can build and play with your family and friends and enjoy the game!


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Model railway exhibitions in Germany are normally organized by model train clubs. They build railway modules, mostly in HO scale, and plug them together. That's how they get a huge model railroad system for their visitors. One focus of model railroading or railway modelling is on joining different modules with different train control systems. Before they open their model railroad exhibit on the weekend, the members are busy harmonizing various decoders, locomotives, switches, etc.
In this video, Pilentum presents a model train show which was organized by three modelling clubs. After building a large modular railway layout consisting of more than 100 single modules, visitors enjoyed more than 200 meters of railroad track in HO scale and a lot of rolling stock, mostly German locomotives, freight trains and passenger trains. In Germany, the brands Marklin, Fleischmann and Roco are very popular. But recently there are smaller manufacturers making very detailed scale models of locomotives, for example ESU and BRAWA.
They focus on realizing amazing digital functions in their locomotives, such as sound and light effects in electric locomotives or smoke generators in steam locomotives. Finally, German model railroaders more and more are using digital car systems on their model railway layouts even if the layouts were designed only as a modular system. The joy of running these little miniature vehicles or model cars in HO scale is unmistakable.
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Let's discover the world of model trains. Pilentum Television is one of the leading video networks for toy trains, model railroading and railway modelling. Pilentum presents the largest model railroad layouts and the finest model railway displays. Actually, there are more than 280 videos about rail transport modelling on YouTube and Dailymotion.
Furthermore, there a reports and documentaries about the great model railway exhibitions known from railfan and railroad magazines. Pilentum's movies include steam locomotives, high-speed trains, cab rides, electric locomotives as well as diesel locos, for example, in HO scale or H0 gauge and also in N Scale or in 00 gauge.


August 26, 2013 - Industry News
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