Prototypes give the look and feel; your crowd needs to conceptualize an item's capacities. A model doesn't perform like a post-production item and ought not to be placed in ordinary product and tare conditions. The prototyping procedure permits you to test item includes, fabricating strategies, and client encounters before full-scale production. The input and data you accumulate from prototype testing is critical in actualizing and propelling a fruitful item. The quicker you model, the quicker you can test, improve, and dispatch into the market. The Rapid prototyping is a chance to improve your task into an instinctive and client-focused item.
the development of the wheel, phone and web, prototypes have been the early
models of a many of history's extraordinary technologies progressions.
The direst outcome imaginable of any prototype is clients mistaking it for the completed venture / finished project. Clients seeing a rough prototype may not comprehend, it is simply a model that needs to be finished or polished.
Prototypes are normally utilized in the design and development of physical undertakings when huge framework building constructions or producing (manufacturing) is included. For ventures based on programming that have many changing factors and obscure coordination, prototypes are priceless. There is a misguided judgment that prototypes are certainly not a suitable choice for ventures confronting tight fulfilment cut-off times. Nonetheless, with 3D printing, making prototypes is nearly fast and shouldn't hinder the task.
In any case, for ventures demanding experimentation, prototyping is a fundamental segment to ensure ideal achievement. However, you should ensure that you have the financial plan and time a model constructed venture demands. If you do, the restitution can be enormous, simply take a gander at the iPhone and other classy phones that are manufactured in China.
The Major Benefits of Prototyping in China
1. Decreased time and expenses: Prototyping in China improves the nature of the particulars and necessities gave to clients. With prototyping, clients can envision greater expenses, required changes and potential task obstacles, and in particular, potential end product debacles. Solid prototyping can guarantee item quality and saving bucks for a considerable length of time to come.
2. Improved and expanded client inclusion: Most clients need to feel like they are engaged with the unpredictable subtleties of their task. Prototyping requires client inclusion and empowers them to see and associate with a working prototype of their undertaking. With prototypes, clients can give their quick input, demand venture changes and adjust model determinations. Prototyping, in particular, dispenses with false impressions and miscommunications during the development procedure.
3. Diminished time and costs: Nothing makes clients more joyful than ventures that come in under a financial plan. Prototyping improves the nature of prerequisites and particulars (specification) gave to clients. Required changes distinguished later in developed cost exponentially more to actualize. With prototyping, you can decide early what the end client needs with quicker and more affordable programming.
For ventures/ projects that require modification and end-client input and suggestion execution, prototyping is an absolute necessity. Prototyping legitimately decides the bearing of the whole undertaking and its inevitable achievement. For fruitful prototyping recognizes and correct issues before they can adversely affect and hopelessly harm the last completed undertaking.


Made of 100% linen this luxurious black pillow sham is very soft and pleasant to your skin. Made of softened linen. Decorated with 3.5" (9 cm) all around ruffle. You should definitely consider linen if you are looking for a skin friendly, ecological material.
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Royal Pirates are back with “Run Away” and its music video!
Royal Pirates, the talented boy band, have finally made their comeback with a new awesome track titled “Run Away” from their new EP “3.3“! After the terrible accident that occurred to James, the bassist, the band prepared a lot, eager to show fans that they’ve recovered and the results cannot be more incredible than this.
“Run Away” is a strong track and its music video reminds us of a performance video with close up of all the members fiercely playing their instruments and singing.
Check out “Run Away” music video below!
As you can notice, in the music video appears a burning shield: it’s a strong image and many fans wondered about its meaning. James took the matter into his hands and, in a long post where he described what he went through after the accident, explained: “[…] So this shield has a few meanings. If I died on the shitty floor of that Chinese restaurant I would have died without ever having truly lived. That shield symbolizes my regret. My past. And how I’ve lived clinging to the shredded threads of who I used to be. It is my inability to commit to myself and being a pawn instead of electing the path of my creation or demise. With this God given chance I choose to live my life. Make my own mistakes. And regret nothing. I am burning that shield and sending it straight to hell. So all that remains is me.” You can find the complete post here.

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Birthday: 29 September 1954, Melbourne, Australia
Height: 180 cm
Mark Mitchell was born on September 29, 1954 in Melbourne, Australia. He is an actor, known for Round the Twist (1989), The Comedy Company (1988) and Inspector Gadget 2 (2003).
Mark Mitchell's FILMOGRAPHY
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Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery
Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into ...

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If you want to party right, LAX Manila is the place to be! LAX, the Nightclub, is the newest night club and events venue for the hippest parties this side of town! You can check out this new dance club right next to the Mall of Asia (MOA) on the San Miguel by the Bay side. Though new, LAX has already been bringing in international DJs and artists to spin at the most crowd pumping events to date!
Jacq Yu and TQ
Jojo and Aubrey Miles
Jojo in the house!
LAX the Night Club Manila never ceases to amaze. This time, we had international artists like TQ (Westside) in the house at LAX MNL!
TQ started off the week-end festivities by hosting his big birthday bash at LAX the Nightclub, Manila for the official pre-party launch of the Then & Now Massive Manila Music Concert.
TQ performed a few songs along with Doc G. of PM Dawn:
Asher Book from the up-and-coming boy band V-Factory and star of the Hollywood movie FAME also made a special appearance:
But the party didn’t stop there…
The following night after the successful Then & Now Massive Manila Music Concert at the Mall of Asia open grounds, LAX the Nightclub Manila hosted the official afterparty. This afterparty was single-handedly the most star-studded event held in one nightclub. LAX guests partied alongside international celebrities, music artists, and local celebrities until the following morning inside the private VIP room.
LAX Manila welcomed grammy winners All-4-One, JoJo, TQ, Doc G. of PM Dawn, boy band sensation V-Factory w/lead singer Asher Book (Hollywood movie star from the movie, FAME) and local celebs Aubrey Miles, Jacq Yu, Troy Montero, KC Montero, Vince & Patricia Hizon, Bobby Yan, and singer Aiza Marquez. The mega after concert after would not be possible without the support from Divan Media Group, Massive Music Manila, Jack Daniels, PCSO, Manny O Wines, San Miguel Light, and Night Foix w/Jimmy Muna.
Next time, When In Manila, come party and dance the night away at the newest hotspot in Manila! LAX the Nightclub Manila is here to make sure you’re living life to the fullest! Come party with us at LAX!
LAX the Nightclub Manila! Partying til the Break of PM Dawn (get it….. coz PM Dawn was there…. ok that was bad…)
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LAX Website: https://laxmanila.ph
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With foreign investors continuing net purchases for South Korean stocks this year, global investment banks (IBs) have also posted positive outlook for South Korean stocks with some predicting the country’s benchmark KOSPI to top 3,000 near the end of this year.
According to IB industry sources on Feb. 4, five foreign IBs offered “investment weight expansion” to Korean stocks while two issued “neutral position.”
Nomura has set its target mark for KOSPI at 3,000 and Citigroup at the range of 2,400 to 3,000. Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse predicted the index could reach 2,900 this year. Bank of America Merill Lynch, JP Morgan, and HSBC marked their target at around 2,800.
Korea has the second-largest number of “investment weight expansion” opinions in Asia following China. The foreign investment banks picked global economic recovery, increase in shareholder values caused by improvement in Korean corporate governance structure, and inflow of foreign capital due to growing investor preference for riskier assets as positive factors for Korean stocks. In particular, there were many expectations about the expansion of Stewardship Code, including the voting rights of institutional investors, in the second half of the year.
They, however, warned of downside risks such as moderation in demand with economy slowing down its growth pace, higher-than-expected inflation, Korean won’s strengthening against the U.S. dollar, and North Korea-related geopolitical risks.

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Restore Blank’s subscription-based, nontoxic nail polish supports a new cause each month.
Six fur pieces and where to get them in O.C.
Frost yourself with these 6 style finds!
Owner Dayna Mance and her team periodically search for vintage pieces at the Long Beach Flea Market and vintage warehouses.
Including a wrap-around embellished belt from a Newport Beach-based brand!
This month, the brothers are launching a fall line!
Find out where to get these pieces in O.C.
They carry a vast selection of Japanese brands that aren't widely available in the U.S.
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Kruti's Instagram page now has over 43,000 followers. (@cultivatewithkruti)
Chapman awarded Judy a surprise honorary MBA at her son's graduation in June.
She immediately understood that Doc was just like her.

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This MAb recognizes the double stranded DNA in human cells. It can be used to stain the nuclei in cell or tissue preparations and can be used as a nuclear marker in human cells. This MAb produces a homogeneous staining pattern in the nucleus of normal and malignant cells. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid that stores long-term information regarding the development and function of all known living organisms. DNA consists of two long nucleotide polymers, which are composed of four bases, namely adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine, all of which are flanked by a phosphate-deoxyribose backbone. Normally, DNA exists as a double-stranded (ds) molecule that forms in the shape of a double helix, allowing the bases and the backbone of the two strands to interact, thus forming a polynucleotide. When the double helix is unwound (either by enzymes or heat), DNA exists as a single-stranded (ss) molecule that is less stable than the double helix, but is necessary for protein access to DNA bases. Double stranded DNA markers are useful tools in biology research and aid in the study of DNA behavior and characteristics.
Primary antibodies are available purified, or with a selection of fluorescent CF® dyes and other labels. CF® dyes offer exceptional brightness and photostability. See the CF® Dye Brochure for more information. Note: Conjugates of blue fluorescent dyes like CF®405S and CF®405M are not recommended for detecting low abundance targets, because blue dyes have lower fluorescence and can give higher non-specific background than other dye colors.
Because Biotium offers a large number of antibody and conjugation options, primary antibody conjugates may be made to order. Typical lead times are up to one week for CF® dye and biotin conjugates, and up to 2-3 weeks for fluorescent protein and enzyme conjugates. Please email firstname.lastname@example.org
to inquire about stock status and lead times before placing your order.
Catalog number key for antibody number 0958, Anti-Double-Stranded DNA (DSD/958)
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Alexa Fluor, Pacific Blue, Pacific Orange, and Texas Red are trademarks or registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cy is a registered trademark of Cytiva; IRDye, LI-COR, and Odyssey are registered trademarks of LI-COR Bioscience.

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The Treehouse Cafe in Lynwood Center is celebrating Independence Day 2016 for more than just one day…
The Rotary Auction is a years long tradition on Bainbridge Island, and the largest event of its kind on the island.
On the night before the 4th, families gather along Winslow Way for food, drinks, and fun.
The Grand Old 4th Parade is the highlight of the celebration, with dozens of local companies participating in the festivities.
With over 900 runners last year, the 4th of July Fun Run attracts athletes from all over.
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If you haven’t seen the trilogy of films and spin-offs about the bad tempered ogre who falls for a princess, it really doesn’t matter because Shrek the Musical works brilliantly as a standalone show.Read the full story..
In America during the Great Depression there was a huge underground market for so-called ‘Tijuana bibles’, small bootleg comics which depicted the family-friendly cartoon stars of the day – Popeye, Dick Tracy – getting up all sorts of rude, adult and not at all family-friendly things.Read the full story..
I’m by no means the world’s biggest fan of musicals. But to have an undisputed classic like West Side Story coming into Manchester town just weeks after Singin’ In The Rain is surely enough to gladden the heart of the most curmudgeonly of critics.Read the full story..
Now this is what makes the Manchester International Festival cool. Let a visionary director loose on an obviously wild and crazy, but absolutely dazzling, idea, with defiantly large-scale production values and determined support.Read the full story..
If I was going to dress up as any character in The Rocky Horror Show, I always thought it would be Magenta. For many years we shared the same style: a back-combed mop, too much eye make-up, fish nets. All I really had to do was find a French maid’s outfit.Read the full story..
- “You’re told that London is the centre of opportunity and it just isn’t.” Theatre Director Jake Murray talks to Northern Soul
- “Sustainability isn’t about going without.” Corin Bell, director of Open Kitchen MCR, talks to Northern Soul
- Photo Gallery: Flag of Convenience, David Dunnico, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
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Fan of all things flora and fauna? Take a look at this new release from @ACCArtBooks called RHS Botanical Illustration, The Gold Medal Winners by Charlotte Brooks. The book features art by 60 gold medal winners from the Lindley Collections at @The_RHS northernsoul.me.uk/photo-gall… pic.twitter.com/GlpucAV72i

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Saatchi & Saatchi Design obviously couldn’t resist a dig at that much maligned creature, the trainspotter, after creating the visual identity for the Midland Mainline railway. For publicity purposes, those cads have sent out notebooks with trainspotterish scrawlings and a collection of souvenirs, including a timetable. We think the exercise exploits a sad and misunderstood section of society for the sake of cheap humour. Genuine trainspotters wishing to make offers for this rare and strictly limited edition collector’s item are welcome to call the DW office, and we will exploit them for hard cash.
As part of its work for the science-focused real estate network, Dn&co crafted a generative code-based tool.
Designer Christopher Payne has worked with the club and its fans to craft a special edition crest and kit for the side’s 100-year anniversary.
New branding for the Amsterdam Museum strives to modernise visuals long-associated with the city.
The playful branding for the personalised subscription service hopes to show a different side of the wine world.


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Is a natural plant antibiotic which is produced by Vitis vinifera as a response to attack by molds. Resveratrol Complex is a high dose resveratrol supplement that has the potential to help you live healthier, increase your energy and lengthen your lifespan. It has the potential to provide beneficial health effects such as: prevent cell damage, protect the heart, reduce cancer risk, help you lose weight, control type II diabetes, promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s, improve skin elasticity and smoothness.
Ingredients: Resveratrol 250 mg, Quercetin 10 mg and CoEnzyme Q10 10 mg.
Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not in tented to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Be sure to check with your health care professional before taking any dietary supplement.
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 13 February, 2010.

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The Orb Linked Bracelet
- The most beautiful & delicate addition to your daily wears
- Will not rust or tarnish, even in water!
- Durable, but also delicate and minimal
- Layer me up, or wear me alone for a simplistic look
- No zinc/copper/brass so great for sensitive skin
As this is a handmade item, please allow up to 7 days for us to hand create your items

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Our Complete range of products are Electric Suction Unit and Suction Machines.
Housing: Plastic moulded on two wheels, Capacity: -700 mm Hg ± 10, 90 ltrs min, Jars: 2 x 2.5 Ltrs wide mouthed (Polycarbonate) with changeover lever. Provided with handle for hygiene while emptyingcleaning.Power: 220 V AC, 50 60 Hz, 580Watt (110V on request), Overflow Safety: Mechanical Electronic Acoustic Alarm.
NET brand Suction Machines, over the years has become synonymous with quality and cost effectiveness. Our Suction Units are appreciated, recommended and imported by several countries. We have range to suit every application and situation including: portable suction units & machines, wall suction, pipe suction on trolley, electric and manual suction units and handheld units.


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CounterClock is mostly about European science fiction-fandom, its history and future, sf-conventions, the art of writing and fantastic film. It wasn’t Philip K Dick’s novel which inspired to the name of this fanzine, but rather the potential usefulness of certain wingdings. But it might as well have been P.K. Dick.
The ambition is to be quarterly regular, and steadily improving. Reports from conventions all over Europe, historical accounts and letters of comment are more than welcome.
The Lead Editor of Counterclock is Wolf von Witting (wolfram1764 – at – yahoo – dot – se).
Website is maintained by Darius Hupov (hupovdarius – at – gmail – dot – com) .


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Take a moment and raise your pulse rifles for this incredible Mass Effect N7 'Fem Shepard' cosplay by ANGELA BERMUDEZ. The entire suit and make up were done by herself and, I have to admit she looks badassingly spectacular.
Mass Effect 3 N7 Armor build - amazing work, it's actually made out of aluminum. Puts it a fair step above a lot of the armour work out there. =)
Mass Effect 3 Shepard Rain Edition Vol 1 by ~RedLineR91 on deviantART
Mass Effect tattoo all finished up! My amazing Reaper seems to have worn my N7 armor down but it'll still keep me safe.
Commander Shepard. Mass effect.
Badass 3D looking armor sleeve by Alex D West!!!
...in a random image search and I lost the source link. My apologies to whoever posted the original steampunk dragon holding a steampunk poc...
Mass Effect - N7 Day. This should not make me so emotional More

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text: The great Hallow Eve is getting closer once more, and my Amy Childs costume is almost finished, just a few more coats of wood stain will do it I think! This year I aim to get some of those brilliant toffee apples, they'd look brilliant on the front of my ship, all the other Zofbergians will be jealous! Wee treasure them back home on Zofberg, by the way. We have several temples created out of the beautiful glistening goo! Just the thought of it makes me want to cuddle a bubble!


The code 1-RY61-1.5/120K identifies the package of HBK strain gage rosette for hole drilling residual stress measurements.
The rosette has 3 measuring grids (0° – 45° – 90°) with a nominal resistance of 120Ω, realized with a rectangular patter (Type B rosette according to ASTM E837 standard) in counter-clockwise convention (CCW) and thermally compensated for ferritic steel.
The strain gage diameter of the rosette is 5.10mm and the external sizes are 7.2 x 10.2 mm: it can be used in hole drilling measurements with a drilled hole diameter in the range of 1.80 – 2.10 mm, providing non-uniform residual stress calculation up to 1.0 mm of depth.
The layout of the rosette is particul useful where measurements need to be made in a corner.
The rosette has soldering pads for the connection of the wires.
Contents for package: 5 pieces.
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|SUGGESTED HOLE DIAMETER:||1.80mm – 2.10mm|
|THERMAL COMPENSATION:||Ferritic Steel|
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Babyhawk Race Parts - Plastic Pod and camera mount. This is a replacement canopy for the EMAX Babyhawk R
Replacement bottom plate for the Babyhawk Race Pro 2.5" Includes:1x Bottom Plate1x Non slip pad1x Battery strap
This is a set of two (2 in 1) replacement arms for the EMAX BabyHawk 3''!
This is a set of two (2 in 1) replacement arms for the EMAX BabyHawk 2"
Full replacement hardware pack for the Babyhawk Race Pro 2.5".
A replacement vtx for the EMAX BabyHawk Series Comes with a replacement u.fl dipole antenna. This is a replacement part for the Emax Babyhawk R...View full details


Jason Momoa took to the stage to promote this year’s Aquaman during Warner Bros.’ presentation at CinemaCon 2018, and the actor isn’t afraid to compare his DC character’s solo outing to three of the biggest pop culture franchises of all time.
Along with Warner Bros. showing some very early footage and a rough teaser of the film, Jason Momoa likened Aquaman to Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings. All three franchises are known for their epic tales of adventure and heroism, with a cast of characters fans have fallen in love with over the decades.
— Brent Lang (@BrentALang) April 24, 2018
What do you think of Jason Momoa’s comments? Does Aquaman have the potential to reach such heights? Let us know in the comments section below!
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, Amber Heard as Mera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, Patrick Wilson as Orm Marius/Ocean Master, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Temuera Morrison as Thomas Curry, Nicole Kidman as Queen Atlanna, and Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko.
Aquaman is currently slated to hit theaters on December 21, 2018, in the US. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding Jason Momoa and the DC Extended Universe!


Many office employees who are “heavy” phone users are already using Headsets as a more comfortable way of talking on the phone. The vast majority of these headsets are now wireless which simply enhances the comfort and convenience that much more.
So when it comes to the configuration and operation of wireless headsets they are typically deployed in one of two methods. Anwering via a programmed key on the telephone
Answering via the “Link” button on the actual Headset.
Up until not that long ago the mechanical lifter was the only way for a wireless headset to answer a call remotely. The lifters do work however they have always added an extra layer of cost and complexity. Being a mechanical device the lifters have a finite number of times that they will “lift” the handset before they start to wear out. When they do begin to fail it is typically frusturating for the user as a typical end result is prematurely dropped calls! Plantronics (and other manufacturers) have been working on a device called an “Electronic Hookswitch”. This is essentially a specially designed communications cable that when installed and programmed uses electronics to imitate the lifting of the handset. End result is users can still answer calls remotely and there is no mechanical device to fail.
Of course nothing is simple these days with technology and the case in point here is that all Business Telephone Systems operate a little differently and as such most systems will require a “brand specific” cable.
However Headset companies are in the business of selling headsets so as of today most telephone systems are supported. NEC for some strange reason was one of the last but the “EHS” cable as it is known has now been fully tested by Okanagan Telephone and is stocked and available.
So for those of you who have no need to answer calls remotely disregard this post but for those who are currently needing and using lifters I would plan on upgrading to an EHS cable when it makes sense to do so.
Most of the features of the Cudatel communications server are available on comparable hosted PBX services. Both of these services ultimately share the same function, which is to make IP telephony easier to manage for businesses. The major difference between the Cudatel communications server and comparable cloud based PBX services is in the location of the the hardware, but, more saliently, in the philosophy of which party should be responsible for maintenance and management.
The Cudatel server allows a business to have greater control over how their phone system functions. Administrators can make changes to nearly all aspects of the VOIP business telephone system without worrying about contacting a third party server centre. Along with this control comes the need for the business administrator to learn the management software and worry about upgrading the server as well as expanding storage capacity to meet new demand.
With cloud based PBX services, the servers are located at a data centre which is staffed by knowledgeable, trained server managers who are responsible for the management of all the IP telephony systems of many businesses. This frees individual businesses, many of which do not have dedicated IT professionals, from worrying about managing their business telephone systems and having to learn new software.
Using a cloud service for internet telephony also frees users from the initial cost of having to purchase their own hardware. Businesses can get up and running right away without worrying about setting up on site server hardware and integrating it into existing business telephone systems. This saves money and time, and simplifies the process of switching over to a new telephone system.
Now, with cloud based servers increasingly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon, it only makes sense to decentralize separate servers so that they can be managed by experts. Physical decentralization is a necessary concession to make in order to allow for functional centralization.
Ultimately it is an individual choice of how to proceed with a communications purchase and there are a lot of fantastic new options available. Of course having a wide and varied selection does not always make the decision making process an easy one.


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Enid Police Department Sgt. Nick John spoke with Chisholm Middle School students Friday about responsible use of social media.
About 290 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders were a read a state law about obscenity, threats or harassment by telephone or other electronic devices.
After Nov. 1, the law will make it unlawful for anyone to use a telecommunication or other electronic communication device to:
• Make any comment, request, suggestion or proposal which is obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent.
• Make a telecommunication or other electronic communication including text, sound or images with intent to terrify, intimidate or harass, or threaten to inflict injury or physical harm to any person or property of that person.
• Make a telecommunication or other electronic communication, whether or not conversation ensues, with intent to put the party called in fear of physical harm or death.
• Make a telecommunication or other electronic communication, including text, sound or images whether or not conversation ensues, without disclosing the identity of the person making the call or communication and with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any person at the called number.
• Knowingly permit any telecommunication or other electronic communication under the control of the person to be used for any purpose prohibited by this section.
• In conspiracy or concerted action with others, makes repeated calls or electronic communications or simultaneous calls or electronic communications solely to harass any person at the called number(s).
A first offense conviction is a misdemeanor. Any second or subsequent offense is a felony.
“I want you guys to be smart,” John told the students.
Pulling his cellphone from his pocket, the sergeant held it in the air and told the students that police could seize their cellphones if a crime is suspected. While a search warrant would be required for the phone’s contents, he warned students it would only take a request to a judge to get one. He also warned students about what they are putting online because once it is online it is there forever.
“It’s never gone,” he said. “If you send a picture out, it’s out there and you never get it back. That picture is never gone.”
Speaking of recent events, John warned the students about making threats via social media. He said there are cases every day that he and other detectives investigate.
“If you guys make threats to somebody and someone finds out about it, you are going to see one of us,” he said.
His final advice for students was to consider before they posted.
“Think about what you are going to send,” the sergeant told the students.
John said detectives and officers are available to speak to schools and other organizations about responsible social media use, and other topics.
“We’ve worked with Chisholm Public Schools on several occasions,” John said. “These assemblies are just a few of the things we do to assist schools and other organizations.”
To schedule and assembly or presentation, contact John by calling Enid Police Department at (580) 242-7000.

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Sony DVPSR510H 1080p Upconverting DVD Player (New Other)
TheSony Slimline 1080p Upscaling DVD Player changes the way you watch yourentertainment. It takes your standard DVDs and upscales the quality to a razorsharp Full HD resolution, so you can enjoy your favourite movies and shows inmore lifelike definition. The Sony Precision Cinema Progressive system improvespicture quality so that onscreen movement is smooth, sharp, and crystal clear.
Upscales DVDs to Full HD 1080p quality so you get a near high definition picture that brings out the finest detail in every scene.
Fast and slow playback with sound lets you advance through scenes quickly without missing any of the dialogue - you never know when you might hear a memorable line!
The Sony Precision Cinema Progressive system detects image changes at the pixel level, resulting in a picture that is more faithful to the source - whether film or video. This system also processes the moving and still parts of an image to deliver sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from artifacts.
Multiple-discresume allows you to power on your player and return to the last scene you werewatching on up to six of your most previously watched discs without having tosearch.
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, Full HD 1920 x 1080p images with the Photo TV HD mode. Photo TV HD works with select Sony cameras and this DVD player and HDMI output to fine tune sharpness, gradation, and colour,displaying images that more closely match the look of printed photos (HDMI cable sold separately).
Includessupport for enhanced audio formats such as DTS, DTS ES, Dolby Digital, DolbyPro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and Dolby Digital EX.
Viewmovies and photos and listen to music using this DVD player with multipleformat playback.
Disc Capacity 1
Region Free Playback No -Region A
Media Playback Device DVDPlayer
DVD Formats Supported DVD;DVD+-R; DVD+-RW
Audio Disc Formats SupportedCD
Video Codecs Supported XVID;WMV9; WMV10; AVCHD; MPEG-1; MPEG-2; MPEG-3
Maximum Video Output 1080p HD
Upscaling Full HD 1080pUpscaling
HDR Playback No
3D Video Support No
Audio Enhancement TechnologyNo
Dolby Atmos No
Other Audio Formats SupportedDolby Digital; Dolby Digital EX; Dolby Pro Logic II; Dolby Pro Logic IIx; DolbyPro Logic II2; DTS; DTS ES
8K Compatible No
4K Compatible No
HDMI Outputs 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Component Video Outputs No
S-Video Outputs No
A/V (Composite) Outputs1-Back
Digital Optical Audio OutputsNo
Digital Coaxial Audio Outputs1 - Back
Analogue Audio Outputs 1 -Back
Headphone Jack No
USB Media Port No
Internet Connectivity NotApplicable
DLNA Certified No
Other Inputs/Outputs None
Media Card Slots None
Internal Storage None
External Playback ControlsYes
Remote Control TypeMulti-function
Power Cable Length 0.91 m
Full Web Browsing No
Parental Control Yes
Front Display Dimmable No
Typical Consumption 6 W
Stand-By Consumption 0.3 W
Energy Saving Mode Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified No
Dimensions - Width 27 cm
Dimensions - Height 3.9 cm
Dimensions - Depth 20.9 cm
Dimensions - Width (inches)10.63 in
Dimensions - Height (inches)1.54 in
Dimensions - Depth (inches)8.23 in
Weight 0.95 kg
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Easy Homemade Grillable Veggie Burgers on Sprouted Buns
Homemade veggie burgers are tasty but notoriously fragile. That’s why most of our healthy plant-based burger recipes are best baked in the oven. And why we set out to make one that will stand up to summer BBQ season without turning on the oven. Our Easy Homemade Grillable Veggie Burger recipe holds up on the grill as good as any store-bought plant-based patty—without sacrificing nutrition or flavour.
The secret? Aquafaba. Yes, the liquid that’s usually drained and rinsed from a can of chickpeas! It takes the place of eggs to hold a handful of wholesome plant-based ingredients together so you can slap these patties on the barbecue and serve a healthy burger your family will love.
This easy grill-able veggie burger is nutritious and delicious, thanks to the inclusion of brown rice, canned chickpeas, and sprouted breadcrumbs—made from the lonely last slices and heels hanging out in your pantry or freezer. These ingredients are packed with whole grains, fibre, and plant-based protein—so you can feel energized and satisfied, instead of sluggish and bloated.
This recipe is perfect for Summers by the barbecue—enjoy the added flavour of cooking over a grill outside in nice weather! Fresh air and a fresh veggie burger truly hits the spot! The ingredients for this recipe are healthy and easy to find—nearly all of them can be sourced from pantry staples or leftovers. Sandwiched in between a sprouted bread bun, this healthy veggie burger is chock full of fibre too—meaning this simple plant-based meal is one that will leave you satisfied.
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup sprouted breadcrumbs (use our easy recipe)
• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced (1/2 onion yields about 3/4 cup)
• 1 Tbsp each chili powder blend, cumin powder, and smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper (plus more for coating burgers)
• 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (reserve liquid!)
• 2 Tbsp Aquafaba (liquid reserved from canned chickpeas)
• 3-4 Tbsp vegan BBQ sauce
• 1 bag Silver Hills Bakery Sprouted Hamburger Buns
- Start by cooking brown rice—or use leftovers! Cook rice according to the packet (or rice cooker) instructions and let cool for at least 5 minutes before adding to a bowl with the other ingredients.
- While rice cooks, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil and onion. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until onion is soft, fragrant, and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain chickpeas but reserve 1/3 of a cup of aquafaba (the juice from the chickpea can). Add the drained chickpeas into a large mixing bowl, and mash with a fork until almost smooth, leaving some chunks of chickpeas for texture.
- Add rice, onions, breadcrumbs, BBQ Sauce, seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of aquafaba to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is easy to shape.
- If grilling, heat the grill at this time and brush the grill surface with oil to ease cooking.
- Cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until browned on the bottom, then gently flip the burger. These won’t be as firm as conventional burgers, but will definitely hold their shape. Reduce heat if cooking/browning too quickly. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes on other side.
- Remove burgers from heat to let cool slightly, and prepare any other toppings/sides at this time (such as grilling/toasting your buns).
- Serve burgers on toasted Silver Hills Bakery Sprouted Hamburger Buns with desired toppings. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. See below for instructions on how to freeze and reheat.
Makes 4 – 6 medium-sized patties
- If you find the ingredients are too dry, add more aquafaba (in increments of 1 tablespoon) until desired consistency.
- If the ingredients are too wet, add more breadcrumbs and chickpeas. Mix and add until you reach the desired consistency.

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Few people in American history, both inside and outside of the sports world, made as meaningful of an impact and left as lasting of an impression as Bill Russell did.
It comes as no surprise, then, that so many members of the NBA family paid tribute to the legend after his family announced Sunday he had died at the age of 88:
Russell is synonymous with winning, taking home 11 championships in his 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics. No player in NBA history has won as many rings as he did, and he did so as a five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection who was the focal point for his team and opposing defenses.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and remains one of the greatest players in the storied history of the Celtics.
The franchise honored him Sunday:
Russell would have been an all-time great as just a player with the accolades he accumulated, but he was also a player-coach for Boston before coaching the Seattle SuperSonics and Sacramento Kings.
He is a Hall of Famer as a player and coach and was the first Black head coach in NBA history. Two of his rings came when he was a player-coach for the Celtics.
However, Russell’s biggest impact may have came off the court. He was a notable civil rights activist even in the face of racism as a prominent Black athlete, which his family’s announcement highlighted:
“But for all the winning, Bill’s understanding of the struggle is what illuminated his life. From boycotting a 1961 exhibition game to unmask too-long-tolerated discrimination, to leading Mississippi’s first integrated basketball camp in the combustible wake of Medgar Evans’ assassination, to decades of activism ultimately recognized by his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010, Bill called out injustice with an unforgiving candor that he intended would disrupt the status quo, and with a powerful example that, though never his humble intention, will forever inspire teamwork, selflessness and thoughtful change.”
Former President Barack Obama is the one who awarded him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and he reflected on Russell’s legacy as well:
Russell will forever be a legend both inside and outside of the NBA, which the reaction to his death further proved.

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This year's Critics' Choice Awards were held last night in Los Angeles, kicking off award show season in the best way possible.
Hollywood's hottest stars dazzled on the red carpet -- Kate Beckinsale stunned in a sheer Reem Acra gown, Ariel Winter's backless dress turned heads and Kerry Washington looked as gorgeous as ever.
But the red carpet is about so much more than the dresses. The hair, makeup and jewelry were all award season ready! Click through below to see the most glamorous looks from last night:
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Overview & Reviews
The Volkswagen GTI is one of the best-known budget performance cars sold in America. For more than 30 years, Volkswagen has been taking its entry-level, economy car-based hatchback model and turning it into a GTI by adding a more powerful engine and brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, and special interior and exterior trim pieces. The result is a practical car that's also fun to drive and desirable.
The original Volkswagen Rabbit GTI stormed onto American shores for 1983 and has been frequently credited for creating the niche-oriented "hot hatch" market segment. Though many of the original GTI's specs don't seem particularly great by modern standards (its 1.8-liter engine made just 90 horsepower, for instance), it was a lightweight and agile revelation for many consumers used to bulky and underperforming American sport coupes.
Since then, there have been six more generations of Golf- or Rabbit-based VW GTIs, and some have been more highly regarded than others. The latest couple of generations have been considered a return to form for the nameplate. Shoppers interested in a used GTI will likely want to do some research and test-drives in order to determine which version is best suited for them.
Current Volkswagen GTI
Redesigned for 2015, the current Volkswagen GTI is, as expected, a performance-oriented version of the Volkswagen Golf. As such, it is available in two- and four-door hatchback body styles. There are three trim levels: S, SE and Autobahn.
As with the revamped Golf, the GTI's modestly restyled and enlarged exterior hides a significant engineering overhaul made to lighten and improve it. It gets more power and a revised suspension, making it even more athletic around corners, while inside sees even better materials and a more visually appealing design with controls canted toward the driver.
Powering the latest GTI is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 210 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automated manual known as DSG is optional. An optional Performance package adds 10 more horses along with larger front and rear brakes and an electronically controlled mechanical limited-slip front differential. The latter is a GTI first and helps the VW power out of turns. Another new option is an adaptive suspension system.
Standard feature highlights for the S include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED foglights, heated front seats, tartan cloth upholstery (a GTI tradition), a 5.8-inch touchscreen audio interface, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, iPod integration and VW Car-Net telematics. Stepping up to the SE trim adds a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, a rearview camera, leather upholstery and a premium audio system. The Autobahn boasts a navigation system, a power driver seat and dual-zone automatic climate control. Option highlights include front and rear parking sensors, a forward collision warning system, bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels and the aforementioned Performance package and adaptive suspension system.
In reviews, we've noted that the GTI keeps its traditional strengths of refinement, practicality and quality, but boasts enhanced agility and performance. Energetic acceleration is accompanied by a great engine and exhaust soundtrack, while sharper handling and steering make the latest GTI a joy in the curves, all while instilling plenty of driver confidence. Gearchanges from the DSG automated manual transmission are usually quick and smooth. In heavy traffic, however, DSG occasionally stumbles, but it's rather minor in nature and overall the transmission is so good that purists may be tempted to forego a clutch pedal. Fortunately, the GTI's performance doesn't come at the expense of comfort. Besides the rather pleasant engine burble, the cabin remains fairly quiet and the suspension ably absorbs bumps and ruts.
Used Volkswagen GTI Models
The previous, sixth-generation GTI was produced from 2010 through 2014. Compared to its predecessor, this model boasted updated styling, additional interior refinement and some new features. It had a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission was standard and sent power to the front wheels. A dual-clutch automated manual transmission called DSG was optional.
Setting itself apart from its hot hatch contemporaries was the GTI's handsome and refined cabin outfitted with high-end features. These included heated sport seats, Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreen interfaces, iPod integration, a sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, a navigation system and leather upholstery in place of the standard tartan cloth.
In reviews, this GTI earned strong praise for its well-rounded nature and was considered a class leader. Although it was neither the most powerful nor the most aggressively tuned (for high-speed handling) entry in its small segment, the GTI made up for any such deficiencies with its comfortable ride, excellent fuel economy, spacious interior, classy styling, reasonable pricing and general refinement.
The fifth-generation Volkswagen GTI was introduced midway through the 2006 model year. Highlighted improvements for this generation include a stiffer body structure and a fully independent suspension. The 2006 model was available as a two-door hatchback only, while the four-door arrived the following year.
Like the generation that followed, this GTI was powered by a 200-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, though it was a different engine. A six-speed manual was standard and the DSG transmission was optional. In performance testing, we clocked this GTI from zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.
Standard features included 17-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, sport seats, tartan upholstery and a 10-speaker stereo with six-CD changer and auxiliary audio jack ('07 forward). Optional features included 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a DVD-based navigation system, satellite radio and a rudimentary iPod interface.
Changes were few. For 2007 only, you could also get the Fahrenheit trim that added orange paint, a sportier suspension and special 18-inch wheels along with several luxury features. Minor equipment changes occurred thereafter, including a lower ride height for better handling in 2008 along with an Autobahn package that added niceties like a sunroof, a premium audio system, leather upholstery and heated front seats. A "Thunderbunny" package available for 2009 offered sporty exterior styling elements such as a front spoiler and a rear valance.
In reviews, we declared that this Volkswagen GTI brought the car back to its glory years as an honest-to-goodness performance option. It was more comfortable than most of its competitors, which could be a detriment for some and a bonus for others. We were impressed with its high-quality interior, smooth and efficient powertrains, and commendable handling. If you can't afford a new GTI, this previous-generation model is close enough to leave you satisfied.
The fourth-generation GTI was produced for the 1999-2006 model years. Buyers should be aware that VW frequently overlaps its generational models for the GTI -- for example, both the fourth- and fifth-gen GTIs were sold for the 2006 model year. The fourth-generation VW GTI debuted in two trim levels -- GLS and GLX. The GLS had a 115-hp 2.0-liter engine and could be had with either a manual or automatic transmission. The GLX came with a 174-hp 2.8-liter six-cylinder "VR6" and a manual transmission only. The following year, VW replaced the 2.0-liter engine in the GLS with a much more sporting turbocharged 1.8-liter engine -- the 1.8T -- that produced 150 hp.
In general, the fourth-generation GTI was less sporting than other competing models of its time. This was especially true in terms of reflexes and handling, as the car had a relatively unsophisticated suspension and a somewhat hefty curb weight. It countered with a high-quality interior and superior versatility, however. GTIs for model years 2002 and newer would be preferable as they had more standard equipment and more power (180 hp for the 1.8T and 200 hp for the VR6). VW also offered a few special models for this generation -- the 2002 GTI 337, the similar 20th-anniversary 2003 GTI and the rare GTI R32 that had all-wheel drive and a 240-hp 3.2-liter V6.
The third-generation Volkswagen GTI was available from 1994-'99. For the most part, this model is not as desirable as other generations due to its anemic base engine. Though again a two-door hatchback based on the Golf, it debuted with the uninspiring 2.0-liter engine only. In 1995 the VR6 engine (172 hp) entered production alongside the 2.0-liter, and that's the one to have.
The early-1990s GTI was part of the car's second generation. Cars from this period had two versions of a 2.0-liter engine -- the more desirable was a 16-valve version producing 131 hp. Though this car did not quite produce as much excitement as the original Rabbit GTI, it outperformed it in many ways and could be considered the last of the nimble GTIs before VW started focusing more on comfort and features.
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1-yr Review - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
By shdwblumkvi - December 27 - 2:04 am
I bought my 2012 6MT shadow blue GTI 1 year ago today. Here is my 1 Year Review. After 365 days of owning a brand new GTI, my first VW, I can say it has been great. But along with the good, Ive had to accept some problems. My fuel injector failed at 20k miles and left me on the side of the road. This is a common weakness of the GTI. If you want reliable and dependable, buy a Honda. If you want German and high performance, expect to have some issues with this car. Some people have zero problems. You may get lucky. But plan on not being so lucky. I love driving this car, but dont know if I will keep it once the warranty is over. Expect to have problems, but it is a wonderful car.
Great German Car/Great price - 2004 Volkswagen GTI
By chade - December 24 - 10:00 am
This car is unbeliveable!! You get all the stuff at a great price. I was looking for luxury performance without the price & Volkswagen did it. Wow what a great car.
Have your cake and eat it too - 2004 Volkswagen GTI
By bobbyjim - December 24 - 10:00 am
This car offers a great blend of safety, economy and performance. The interior is well designed and very ergonomic. The car is deceptively fast, and passes in 6th gear are effortless at highway speeds. Economy is good, with 30MPG using regular grade gas. Safety features, handling and brakes are up to the engine in the car, which is not the case in competing Honda or Nissan products. It is hard for me to think of a more balanced vehicle.
Fun to Drive But........ - 2001 Volkswagen GTI
By Emil - December 14 - 11:16 pm
Very fun to drive. Wish they upped the HP in 2001 instead of 2002, but 175 is still pretty peppy. I regularly get 30pmg at highway speeds.
Poor reliability - 2001 Volkswagen GTI
By Spngbobfan - December 10 - 6:56 am
Purchased car new at dealer outside my home state. I knew I wanted the GTI because I felt like it was a lot of car for the money with some great standard features. It was very hard to locate a VR6 at the time. Experience with the selling dealership was wonderful. However, future service issue experience with Maryland dealers was terrible. When the car runs well, it can be a lot of fun to drive. Problem areas include replacing 2 window regulators, replacing cat converter at 50K, rain sensors not working and poor quality door materials. As of now, Id never purchase another VW again
Great car so far - 2011 Volkswagen GTI
By mgbayer - December 8 - 4:58 pm
Have only had for a couple of days but wife has 09 version. Biggest differences are exterior styling and much better interior. Havent pushed it yet to know what the XDS is all about but really fun to drive.
Sporty, Classy, Fun, Value! - 2010 Volkswagen GTI
By jlgolden - November 28 - 11:36 pm
In 17 days of ownership, I have put 1300 miles on my new GTI. The powertrain zip, chassis composure, and evidence of excellent engineering are a true pleasure. The fine auditory and tactile sensations serve to complete the package. Excellent visibility, great seats, well-crafted interior, superb ergonomics, and its priced right. This car gets attention, especially from those who "get it". Its like a bargain-priced BMW or Audi all the way. People will not likely cross-shop a GTI against a brutish and bold (but lovely!)Camaro. Totally different animals. And I "get it".
Thunder Bunny - 2013 Volkswagen GTI
By judge67 - November 15 - 6:17 am
Simply amazing car... the 2.0 Turbo is quick. It is strong all through the rev range, very little turbo lag. I drive a considerable distance on the interstate, and it revs high at 75-80 mph (turning over 3000 rpm). As such, I have to work to get 30 mpg out of it, although at 60 it gets mid-30s easy. It has an Audi-grade interior and fit/finish, love the plaid seats and they are very comfortable (and heated!). The gauges light up white/grey/red and match the upholstory well. This is the only car on the planet that I prefer the automatic over a stick; the DSG is brilliant! My car also has the Pirelli tires as opposed to the Dunlops. The GTI is a ball to drive, but civilized, too.
After Many Test Drives: The Winner! - 2007 Volkswagen GTI
By J.S. Sumner - November 5 - 5:33 pm
My son and I test drove eight different cars in the $20,000 to $25,000 price range and we both felt that hands down, the 4-door GTI was the winner. Many auto magazines felt the same. The quality inside and out, the safety (me), and the performance (him) won us over. I have owned German performance cars and this GTI has many of those factors. The DSG transmission is a major advancement in performance and to be in a car at this price point is hard to believe. Graduation from college has come and gone and this GTI will be with my son for many fun filled and safe years to come.
007 - 2000 Volkswagen GTI
By 007 - November 2 - 2:00 am
I have never owned VR6. I was quite impressed by its performance, luxuries looks and comfort ability. I have read many reviews on this car and it seem to have repeated failure in windows, rattling and other minor thing that speaking for my self are failures that could happen to any car. Although I have been lucky so far (knock on wood) 40k+ and only had a problem with side air bag. As far as the tape player goes and the complaints I read, people that is just ridiculous. So you got a tape player its a good thing not a bad thing. Any ways the car handles great for what it is, breaks are good enough.


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Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman's fourth season originally aired between September 22, 1996 and June 14, 1997, beginning with "Lord of the Flys". The series loosely follows the comic philosophy of writer John Byrne, with Clark Kent as the true personality, and Superman as a secondary disguise. As the show's title suggests, it focuses as much on the relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane as on the adventures of Clark's alter-ego. The central characters in season 4 are Dean Cain as Clark Kent/Superman, Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane, Lane Smith as Perry White, Eddie Jones as Jonathan Kent, K Callan as Martha Kent, Justin Whalin as Jimmy Olsen. The fourth and final season had several two-part episodes. It began with the resolution of a cliffhanger involving a previously unknown colony of Kryptonians. A villainous conqueror from New Krypton, Lord Nor, takes over Clark's hometown of Smallville. After the conclusion of this story, Lois and Clark finally wed in the third episode of the season entitled "Swear To God, This Time We're Not Kidding". The same week of the airing of this episode, DC Comics released Superman: The Wedding Album, featuring the long-awaited marriage of Lois and Clark/Superman, written and penciled by many of the writers and artists involved with Superman since the 1986 revamp, including some legends from the Silver Age, and an unpublished work of the late Curt Swan.
Streaming, rent, or buy Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman – Season 4:
You are able to buy "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman - Season 4" on Apple iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, Google Play Movies as download.


I’ve heard a few government excuses in my time, but in Australia a “report” recommending the introduction of a 2% betting tax because states Down Under are making too much money from gambling, is about as credible as ‘we invaded Iraq to get rid of that nasty dictator Saddam Hussein’.
That’s right, they claim that introducing regulation would encourage states, some of which attribute 15% of their total revenue to gambling, to “downscale”. So in the height of a recession what Australia really needs to do is cut back on its thriving industries, doesn’t it?
They are claiming gambling is rife with corruption – unlike the government – but of course none of this has anything to do with the fact that said tax would generate nearly $400 million a year for the Aussie authorities. Why don’t these drongos just come clean and say they want a piece of that kangaroo pie, mate? Read more.


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(ISTD Grade and vocational Exams)
Is a stylised modern day form of dance - it works on limbering parts of the body and concentrates on rhythm and spacial awareness.
Students are accepted from the age of 5 years
Popular form of dance. Tends to utilise both the strong and controlled leg work of Ballet and Modern.
Working with popular songs from musicals and the charts students are trained in voice projection, harmony and as they get older microphone technique.
Students are accepted from the age of 4 years.
A show is staged every 2 years a the local theatre in which every student is invited to participate., giving them the experience and enjoyment of performing to a live audience.
Musical Theatre Mornings
Taking extracts from musicals students are coached in the staging , performance and singing of these pieces. The morning is broken into three separate sessions - dance, drama and combined musical theatre.
Classes will be grouped into:-
Juniors: 5-8 years
Middlies: 9-11 years
Seniors: 11 years and over


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Give Me Back My Broken Night is a collaboration with Duncan Speakman from circumstance.
Give Me Back My Broken Night is a theatrical guided tour, not of the historic past but of the future of your city.
'It was a gorgeous piece that haunts me still'
Maddy Costa, States of Deliquescence blog
#BrokenNight9th April 2013


Weekly Dev Update #129
This week we worked on fixing up various bugs found in the Lokinet GUI. The Session team continued working on the client refactor and also published a new desktop release which fixed a few bugs. The Loki Core team continued their efforts to integrate Loki into Ledger devices, making the new code compatible with CLSAG transactions.
Generate transaction for stake unlocking, to properly show in wallet history
Error when trying to sign using watch only wallet
Fix command to restore ED25519 key
Remove obsolete json serialisation
Extensive updates to the Ledger support to bring it up-to-date with Loki 8.x with new CLSAG transaction support, optimizations, and usability improvements
Loki Electron Wallet
Add sign and verify features to the GUI wallet
You can catch Jeff, the lead developer of LLARP, live streaming as he codes at https://www.twitch.tv/uguu25519. He typically streams on Tuesday mornings, 9am – 12pm Eastern (US) time.
What went on last week with Lokinet: We shipped Lokinet 0.8.2 on all platforms last week; this fixed a few issues on Linux/Windows, and was our first public 0.8 series release for macOS. Since then we’ve had a few bug reports (keep them coming!) and have been addressing some of the issues.
Lokinet PR Activity:
Add user-requested feature to allow killing of established exit client sessions
Revamp and refactor tun code for significantly better performance, simpler code, and proper IPv6 traffic carrying support
Made window closing hide to tray rather than exiting the GUI
Add a Close menu option on Windows
Fix macos bootstrapping and lokinet.exe spawning on Windows
Fix crash on typing indicator
Further commits to iOS sending and receiving refactorisation
Structural refactoring step 1
Structural refactoring step 2
Open group info update refactorisation
Package and release new version 1.4.2, which includes better onion request file handling and UI fixes
Change push notification handling endpoint
Loki Storage Server
Fix header parsing issues
Increase LokiMQ request timeouts
Increase response body limit from 8MB to 10 MB
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Make an Animated Bracelet with micro:bit
March 3, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event run by TechGirlz. Please email Donna Cusimano with any questions. Thank you!
Learn the first steps to coding and creating using the Micro:bit!
Students will use the Micro:bit, a new pocket-sized computer, and it’s easy to use drag-and-drop interface to learn coding basics. Students will walk through the various features of the micro:bit and learn how the code they create can activate animation, temperature sensing, radio buttons and motion sensors. Students will also design and make their own animated bracelet.


"Seconds Out Knockout!" - ReGenesis in concert at the Pacific Road Arts Centre Birkenhead Thursday 27th October 2005. Review by Alan Hewitt.
OK, so I admit I had reservations about this show. Apparently I was not the only one. Mine were based solely around the misconception that the band's singer was probably going to give himself the equivalent of a vocal hernia if he was going to attempt to sing any of the Collins era songs from this album with any approximation to the man himself. How did he fare? Read on and find out….
Seconds Out has always been a holy album to me; the final glorious swansong of the Hackett era band and the finest selection of material from the Gabriel era to boot - the best live album ever, in fact. And here I was in the Pacific Road Arts Centre (aka: tram shed!) to watch it being re-created or massacred depending on how the night went. Nerves? Not really but a certain degree of anticipation arose as the band took the stage and launched into Squonk. Those doubts that I have mentioned disappeared immediately to be replaced with the knowledge that this was about to become another classic ReGenesis night! I was immediately heartened to see (and hear) that Tony Patterson was playing it straight; no imitations of Mr Collins just a direct and emotional delivery of the songs.
Robbery, Assault And Battery and Carpet Crawl flowed effortlessly with special credit going to the combined talents of Andy Gray on guitar (who looks frighteningly like a young Mike Rutherford!) and Piers De Lavison whose keyboard arabesques were stunning. Afterglow came far too early in the show for me but this was the way the album ran so I suppose I had to put up with this aural orgasm happening sooner than I would have liked - flawlessly delivered though!
I Know What I Like saw the entire band having a great work out; especially Andy and bassist Andy Higham who took his part in Tony's tambourine tarantella in fine style. Speaking of work outs; kudos indeed to the awesome combined drumming talents of Nigel Appleton and Jamie Fisher who brought the sharpness and attack of their combined percussive powers to both Firth Of Fifth and of course, to Dance On A Volcano and Los Endos. Close your eyes and you could even be at the Palais Des Sports, it was that good!
Encoring with Cinema Show and a couple of surprises in the shape of The Return Of The Giant Hogweed and The Knife rounded off an excellent night which blew away any doubts and cobwebs from the mind and ears! The band are tight, visually the show is excellent and all round they gave 110% which was certainly appreciated by this listener - pity about the lacklustre audience but hey; you can't win 'em all!


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I searched out China Town and the surrounding area. The locals warned me to stay away from the empty places. Most of the places at 3pm in China Town were empty. I stumbled upon the Golden Horse and was going to go in but the place was packed and while a perused their menu a tour bus filled with people showed up. I tried their lunch the next day. Atmosphere was casual. Tables had lazy susans in the center of the tables and the waitress would bring a dish place it on the susan and the occupants of the table would turn and take what they wanted. Portions are a plenty and the quality of food is wicked good. I had the Kung Pao Chicken, with white rice and egg rolls.. Highly recommend this establishment.
Tucked away amidst the freeway overpass and a commercial district, Food Co in San Francisco is a find. It caters mostly to the neighborhoods of SoMa and the Mission, and stock lots of mexi-ethnic foods. They run a great weekly ad and a no frills shopping enviroment. Still, the prices are hard to beat, and the produce is fresh and abundant. I shop here monthly, and its a gem in a city full of yuppy grocery shopping. A friend who recently experienced FoodCo with me was not only thrilled with the prices, but the locatiion as well. The parking can get a little tight, but that speaks to its popularity. Its like an indoor farmers market.
This is not your average corner store -- Saba, the owner, has an eye for a good deal when it comes to wine. You will find a nice bottle here for dinner at home or when you need to bring something special to a party and not be disappointed. The place is immaculately clean which is all thanks to Saba ... it was nasty before he took over. Not the spot to do your everyday groceries of course but great for booze plus soft drinks, snacks & treats. They have frozen dinners, pet food, ready-made sandwiches, and the basic grocery store items. I'm very lucky to have one of the best corner stores in the city on my block!


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No Girls Allowed by Jayce O'Neal is a devotional geared towards boys ages 8-12. An odd choice for this single mother of none, I know. However, I AM a teacher and an aunt of two boys within this age bracket.
I specifically requested this book for my nephews. As expected, the puzzles and secret codes were a hit (although the crosswords are probably a bit difficult for the younger boys since there is no answer bank and not all the questions are taken word-for-word from the text). I particularly like the basic format of having a scripture to start with, a little story or scenario and then ending with a short prayer. The puzzles and secret codes reinforce the theme and there's even an application section that gives the boys some suggestions for applying what they just read about to their lives at home and/or at school. After the application section are a few scriptures to give more biblical backing to the theme. I love that there are three quotes printed to the right of the scriptures at the end of each devotional selection; it makes my English major heart go pitter-patter! The quotes are taken from famous authors, historical figures, christian intellectuals, superhero movies, athletes, etc. I personally think it's good exposure for the kiddos.
Another thing I like about O'Neal's devotional is that he keeps it real. In a gentle way he explains that life is not always ice cream and action figures; bad things happen, even when you did nothing wrong. He encourages your child with the fact that God is still there and still loves him and will help him through the difficult times.
If you homeschool your children OR if they are particularly sheltered then this might not be the best fit for your child. O'Neal makes references to classroom scenarios that homeschool kids have never been exposed to so may not connect with. He also makes connections to movies and tv shows extremely sheltered kids may not be exposed to (SpongeBob, Batman, Star Trek, Hulk, Transformers, Starwars . . . just to name a few!). Not to say that these show or references are bad, just that they might pique your child's interest before you are ready to show them those particular things. But if you're willing to work through and discuss the book with your child then you both should be fine.
Overall, for content and ease of reading & understanding, I'll give this one a 4 out of 5 stars.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided to me by the Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for posting a review on my blog.

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Fez coder joins Capybara Games
Toronto based indie studio, Capybara Games announced the latest member of staff to join their team.
Renaud Bedard, coder on Polytron's Fez has joined the Critter Crunch and Swords & Sworcery developer as Capy announced today on Twitter.
They said, "***** SUPER EXCITING NEWS OVER HERE! Renaud Bdard AKA @renaudbedard has joined the CAPY team! That's crazy, man! We're totally psyched!!! "
Polytron's Phil Fish said on Twitter, "The remaining employees of the Polytron Corp. would like to say goodbye and thank you to [Bedard] for all the years of amazing work."
Bedard said of his warm welcome at Capy, "Woah, thanks for the immediate and overwhelming response re: the CAPY announcement. Needless to say, I'm SUPER DUPER excited too! :D"
- Hatred returns to Steam Greenlight
- Work on a Lords Of The Fallen sequel is under way
- The latest patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity is a whopper, especially for some on Xbox One
- Microsoft is planning a streaming service reportedly called Arcadia
- Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 in development, aiming for a 2016 release
- Jagex to pull the plug on Transformers Universe
- One of Johnny Gat's new toys from Saints Row: Gat Out Of Hell takes a tour of London
- Free trial of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn arrives on the PS4
- Batman Of The Future character pack arrives for LEGO Batman 3

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|THE FIVE SHARPS' "STORMY WEATHER":
THE ULTIMATE DOO-WOP RECORD
Doo-wop singles were the first rock 'n' roll records to become valuable as collectibles, and the doo-wop single that many consider the most valuable and fabled of all in The Five Sharps' "Stormy Weather," released on Jubilee 5104.
The Five Sharps (1952)
The story began in 1952 when five young men from the Jamaica housing projects in Queens, New York, after months of performing at local functions, were spotted by a producer and taken into a studio to record two songs, their own "Sleepy Cowboy" and the standard "Stormy Weather," formerly a 1933 smash for Ethel Waters (#1 pop), Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington and others (though today most people are more familiar with Lena Horne’s lesser 1943 hit from the film of the same name). The session took most of the day and the quintet (which included a pianist) was paid in hot dogs and soda pop. First tenor Bobby Ward remembers that they heard their recording of "Stormy Weather" twice on the radio, but that sales were so bad that he and the other members had to buy their own copies even though they'd never been paid in the first place. Not long afterward, the group broke up and a couple of the members joined the armed services. End of story.
(Jubilee 5104 was The Five Sharps' only release. Two Sharps, Clarence Bassett and lead singer Ronald Cuffey, later recorded, in 1958, for Casino Records as The Videos and had a small hit with "Trickle Trickle." Bassett then joined Shep & The Limelights and sang background on "Daddy's Home." The other members of the Five Sharps--pianist Tommy Duckett, Mickey Owens and Bobby Ward--left music altogether.)
The legend began in 1961 in a dingy music shop in a subway tunnel under Manhattan's 42nd Street. The store, Times Square Records, was owned by Irv "Slim" Rose, a cadaverous and gloomy man who bought radio time on local station WHBI to play and promote his inventory of '50s R&B. Slim by all accounts was the first to see the value of doo-wop records, particularly 45s. The wall behind his counter--called the Rare Wall--contained hundreds of rare R&B records, many of them commanding as much as $10, a veritable fortune in those days.
One Saturday, as a group of collectors was hanging around the shop, a man walked in to get an appraisal of his 78rpm copy of a recording of the old Ted Koehler-Harold Arlen song "Stormy Weather" by an obscure group called The Five Sharps. When Slim played it on the store record player, the collectors all heard it for the first time. The song moved at a funereal pace and was crudely harmonized and recorded. It even had the corny sound effects of clapping thunder.
Though some of the gathered collectors pronounced this version one of the worst records they'd ever heard, Slim Rose liked it so much that he borrowed the record to play on his radio show. Unfortunately, either Slim or his pet raccoon Teddy almost immediately broke it, which wasn't surprising since 78s were (and still are) very fragile things that snap and crack without much provocation.
Profusedly apologetic, Slim assured his angry customer that he would replace the broken 78. He put up a sign in his store offering $25 in credit for a 78 of the song and $50 for a 45rpm single. When weeks went by without any takers on his offer, Slim raised the rewards. Finally he went to the Jubilee warehouse on 10th Avenue and discovered that the master for "Stormy Weather" had been one of about 80 that had been destroyed in a fire (or was it a flood?) several years earlier.
Since Jubilee in 1952 had been releasing singles on both the 78 and 45 formats, collectors assumed that there must be a 45 somewhere (for even then, collectors valued 45s much more than 78s). But nothing ever turned up. As the legend of The Five Sharps' "Stormy Weather" grew, Jubilee Records recorded a new version, in 1964, with another group altogether, and released it on a 45 single, Jubilee 5478, as by The Five Sharps, but this record was (and remains) worthless to collectors.
But later on, after Slim's Record Shop was history, three 78s of "Stormy Weather" turned up. One was cracked, one had a half-inch chip, and the third, found in a junkyard, was in "vg" condition. The latter copy was put on the auction block in 1977 and sold for $3,866 to two Newport Beach men, David Hall and Gordon Wrubel (who happen to be present-day members of the DWS). A mint copy would have gone for much higher.
The cracked record, which had been found in 1972, was cleaned up and used by collector Bob Galgano and Bim Bam Boom magazine editor Ralph Newman to master a 45 of The Five Sharps' "Stormy Weather" on the Bim Bam Boom label. Though worthless to collectors, this release's true value is that it has allowed regular doo-wop fans to hear the recording for themselves and decide how valuable the music itself is.
The release of the Bim Bam Boom single led to all five original group members getting together in 1975 to perform at the Academy of Music in New York with several other classic vocal groups, and then to sing at a series of smaller shows around the city until the novelty wore off and sent them back into obscurity. Since then, all have died except for Ward and Bassett.
So the question remains, how valuable would a real 45 of "Stormy Weather" be if it suddenly turned up? According to the aforementioned David Hall, who with Gordon Wrubel owns Good Rockin' Tonight, an appraisal service and auction house, "If a 45 was found, I have no doubt it would bring $5,000." He admits that it would probably drive down the value of his vg copy of the 78.
If $5000 sounds like a high figure, consider that collector Jerry Osborne was offering that much for the record nearly 20 years ago, in 1980. While the value of other doo-wop singles has skyrocketed since then (Good Rockin' Tonight recently auctioned off a copy of The Hornets' "I Can't Believe" on States 127 for $18,000, which in 1980 was appraised by Osborne at only $180), "Stormy Weather" has remained the same.
And yet, claims Hall, at least one buyer has offered $25,000 for his 78. Is Hall just trying to continue the legend of "Stormy Weather"? Who knows? But he and Wrubel keep it locked away in a bank vault. They claim they take it out every five years and play it.
The ultimate importance of The Five Sharps' "Stormy Weather," say some collectors, is that it was the Holy Grail that got them hooked on rare doo-wop 45s in the first place. It was the inspiration that turned record collecting into a passionate profession and sent young, mostly white fans scurrying into junk shops and Salvation Army stores looking for used records.
Thanks to John Johnson of the Los Angeles Times for his contribution to this article.
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How to Use Movavi's Video Voice Editor
Edited by Pat Bitton
March 26, 2020
Video voice changer is a fun way to adjust sound in a video, improve audio quality, and make your videos more fun and creative. Use it to transform your voice so you sound like a completely different person or even a cartoon character. What’s more, if a person in a video speaks so fast that it’s impossible to understand what they’re saying, you can use a video voice editor to slow down their speech.
Want to know how to change your voice in a video? With Movavi Video Editor, you can make sounds faster or slower, add different audio effects, and much more! Just download this software for Windows or Mac and follow our step-by-step tutorial.
Read on to learn how to use Movavi’s video sound changer.
Download and Install Movavi Video Editor
Download the installation file and install the app on your computer following the onscreen guide. After the installation is complete, click the Start button in the installation window to launch the program.
Add Your Video to the Program
After the program starts, select New Project in the launch window. Click the Add Media Files button and select the video you want to edit. The file will be added to the Timeline.
Change Your Voice in the Video
To edit your voice, double-click the video on the Timeline and open the Audio tab.
To speed up or slow down the audio, adjust the Speed slider. Move the slider to the right to make sound faster or to the left to make it slower. Note that when you change the audio speed, the video playback speed also changes.
If you want to fade the audio in or out, move the appropriate sliders to set the timing for fade effects.
To distort your voice, click Audio Effects and select the effect you want to use from the list. You can add echo, make your voice higher or lower, or even create a robotic voice effect.
Save the Video
Click the Export button to save the edited video. In the dialog box that opens, set the format for your video, enter the file name, and select the destination folder. After you’ve specified all the settings, click the Start button to save the file on your computer. Now you know how to change the voices of videos with Movavi Video Editor!
Movavi Video Editor
Creating videos has never been so easy!
- Edit video clips, images, and audio on a timeline
- Add transitions, filters, titles, and callouts
- Use special effects like Chroma Key and Slo Mo
- Export videos in any popular format
* The free version of Movavi Video Editor has the following restrictions: 7-day trial period, watermark on the output videos, and, if you’re saving a project as an audio file, an ability to save only half the audio length. Learn more


The York County Heritage Trust and the York Daily Record are sponsoring a media project contest to mark Articles of Confederation Day. The deadline is Oct. 26. Click on the image for a larger version.
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Clip on NBC’s “Today” show angers two organizations.


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Cost of living in Riberalta, Bolivia compared to Accra, Ghana
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018. Exchange rate: 0.657 GHS / BOB
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Cost of living in Riberalta (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
“Consider the arbitrary shabbiness of what we have accepted as reality – honor, fame, fortune, glory, guilt, war, fear, cancer, judgment, punishment – when instead we could accept the gifts of Spirit – the peace that passeth understanding, perpetual never ending blessings, eternal love and oneness with all that is,” Devorah said.
“We have chosen graven images, earthly idols that we ourselves have made, in place of ourSelves, what we could never make, but nonetheless are. Please let go of the shabby substitutes given by the ego! Experience them as the arbitrary worthless idols they are. Let go of your grievances against yourself and others. You are as God created you! Fear not that you will lose yourself and disappear into nothingness. Go through this fear and terror and acknowledge your Identity, and you will indeed disappear, but into your Self, not to be lost, but to be found!”


Back in December we heard a rumor that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 would be headed to US mobile carrier Verizon Wireless, Verizon and Samsung have now confirmed that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be available on Verizon.
As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a 7.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, it will come with Android 3.2 Honeycomb, and 4G LTE.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is powered by a dual core 1.4GHz processor and it also features 1GB of RAM, plus two cameras which include a front facing 2 megapixel camera and a rear facing 3 megapixel camera.
Other specifications on the Galaxy Tab 7.7 include a choice of either 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of built in storage, plus a microSD card slot which can take up to 32GB cards, it also features 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and A-GPS.
Verizon as yet haven’t released any details on when the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be available on their network in the US and we don’t as yet have any details on pricing, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.
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Now that voters have approved Glencoe selling $10 million worth of bonds in order to correct infrastructure issues, the timetable for the proposed work is becoming clearer.
Earlier this month, Glencoe residents overwhelmingly passed two bond measures allowing village officials to embark on a series of projects. Those include sanitary sewer lining improvements, sidewalk upgrades, street resurfacing, a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at Village Hall, and, most prominently, storm sewer upgrades to alleviate flooding problems.
The four neighborhoods to receive stormwater upgrades are near the drainage basins of Skokie Ridge, Madison Avenue, Greenwood Avenue and Terrace Court.
At the April 16 Village Board meeting, Public Works Director David Mau said studies will be completed this spring laying the foundation to a two phased approach of the storm sewer work that is now slated to occur in 2016 and 2017. Two neighborhoods will be addressed in one year, and the other two the following year.
A fifth area on Hazel Avenue near the Village Hall, where Mau said work will be less extensive because it is not a residential area, will also be addressed in either 2016 or 2017.
Mau said an agreement for engineering services, including the tentative schedule for design work, should be presented at the May 21 board meeting.
Beyond the storm sewer work, a similar two-year approach appears to be on the way for the sanitary sewer lining in other parts of the village. Mau is optimistic that work should start later this year.
"We are targeting beginning that work this fall, and we may split that into two contracts over this year and next year," he said.
The specific locations of the sidewalk replacement are also being determined, according to Mau. He said those projects could start later this year, but it depends on the bids the village receives through the Municipal Partnering Initiative, where 18 northern suburban communities form an alliance to seek lower prices on any number of public improvements, including sidewalk repair.
Also still to be determined are which village streets will be resurfaced. But once the list is in place, Mau said, work could be started in 2015.
The HVAC system replacement at the Village Hall is on tap to be completed next year, according to Mau.
In other construction news, Mau said a $1.14 million contract has been awarded to a Lake Bluff company for resurfacing 1.16 miles of Green Bay Road from Park Avenue to Lake-Cook Road. Work is expected to be start June 1 and run for eight weeks.
Seventy percent of that project will be paid through federal government transportation funds, the remainder from the village's motor fuel tax funds.
In addition to the resurfacing on Green Bay Road, this project will feature some landscape improvements and a new landscape median, just north of Park Avenue.
Mau said he does expect daytime lane closures on Green Bay Road as the project moves forward, but no detours.
But there will be challenges, Mau concedes. "The tricky part of the Green Bay Road improvement will be the median improvement at the south end, so that will take some coordination with the neighboring side streets and the commuter parking lot," he said.
Finally, a planned resurfacing on a large portion of Sheridan Road, which is the property of the State of Illinois, is still tentatively scheduled for late summer, according to Mau.
In other news, the prospect for a re-creation of a waiting station designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright has taken another step toward reality, as the Glencoe Historical Society will continue to pursue fundraising efforts, after receiving a preliminary OK from the village on the proposal.
At the April 16 board meeting, Village Manager Phil Kiraly said village staff came back with suggestions on the placement of the waiting station, which would be an amenity on the Green Bay Trail, situated just north of the intersection of Old Green Bay Road and Maple Hill Road.
The Historical Society is trying to secure the money privately, but because there is public land involved, the Village Board must approve the project.
Village staff want the proposed station to be away from the trail by at least 10 feet to allow for bicycle and pedestrian traffic, as well as to accommodate the possible installation of a water transmission line from Highland Park. In a recently delivered report regarding Glencoe's water plant, one of the options for future water was Glencoe purchasing water from its northern neighbor, either on a short term or long term basis.
Furthermore, because some of the property for the proposed waiting station is owned by the Glencoe Park District, the village will have to reach an agreement with that agency regarding an easement.
The Glencoe Historical Society is seeking to raise over $250,000 for the re-creation of the waiting station, according to Ed Goodale, the co-chairman of the Ravine Bluffs Centennial Committee. Those funds will also be used for the development of the adjacent park.
Goodale said the original waiting station, designed by Wright approximately 100 years ago, is believed to have been razed in the 1950s.