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CLOVER HARVESTING., Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 90, 16 April 1909
1 i(Br "COCKATOO,? ii "N.Z. liomer.") I During the past few years a good deal 1 ef money has been made by farmers in I leveral parts of the Dominion by the hi production of red clover, or cbw-grass j teed. The industry has not j et- been overdone, and up to the present'there •re few crops that pay better: tlan a 'good crop of clover seed. The libpur, risk, and anxiety are not great compared with cereal growing, and the price remains at a very remunerative raje. A s • . - ..the- time for cutting clover for" sed is fast approaching a few words on harvesting seed may be of use to those'who I tie "intending tp save clpver seed fff the : tret, time. The usual time for cutting clove fpr " . Mcd is about the middle of April. This y teason some of the principal clover plowing portions of the Dominion have had [■' -».good, spell' of dry weather, and soie of ■' the clover crops are coming in a week fitter than usual, but I have knownpad- \- -locks go till May before they weie fit : to eat. It is not an easy matter to iidge when the stuff is ready, because it does :" jot iipen evenly. One will always-find • certain proportion of heads on the pe*n side, while others will be juite ,'; "P 6 - This will be understood whei one . Kmembers that a clover paddocl reKaun in flower a long-time. Some feads •re coming into blossom all througl the autumn, while, others are continually i, tying off. The stuff must be averaged, ;,aad when it is thought that the bulk ..-,«. the heads are ripe the crop mist 'j* cat If; it is allowed to get tooHpe, •he top' seeds in each head will shel as Wituff ig being handled. I ...f» order to produce as far as poaible, flameis in. ripening, a clover padlock Mould have hay taken off it aout :-:.-. time., Thus two birds aredll--1 * '!$!» the one stone, and two cops on the same piece of gromd, ■ few months of each othe—a *™Bjof hay and a crop of clover feed. Tfc^'' l weeds are done away ; ;-*W seldom come up on.theafteriath r!™rt. If by any chance there shhild .;** he a sufficient weight of stuff onthe ; irootid: at Christmas time, to mak- it WMe cat *"S iOT hay.sheep shjuid "'herded in to eat down the pasiire. fh«y, of course, do not njake ascWh f vJ 0 ? "9 the haymower, but they fare than leaving the first crop *lt>geXkttt was it one time another ol^et .« cutting the hay off a, clover-paddekv ■Mm allowing the aftermath, togow; tt ** Tras conimonl y thought iat 1 |^*P^ B i.i r P'ni clover would riot 1 be y grained by. the humble, bees,, and. iatl £.,****-therefore, no use. cutting aiv-' aftermath for seed. ■ tiat ,_' uite «n erroneous impression,.anl.I . ;i .-«r. apeak from experience. I have|ot crop of B eed from a dun clover which'was neifer - nor stocked in the sumifer. / «wmr J for the reason* I have tadifty ■«'-,,..•. '.-' - ."..<*>..'■ ' I '
edj.it. i s better to save clover seed from the aftermath. .::>', i■ The best implement for reaping clover with it is the side delivery reaper, ''"'it cuts the clover, and collects it on a platform at the back of the knife, and then puts the gathered spoil' off. at fixed intervals by means of automatic rakes. The stuff is thereby put off.in small heaps over the paddock; but" these heaps are automatically put in line bylthe.ma-; chine. The rakes may be fixed to put the spoil off the platform at long or short intervals according .to the state, pf' the: crop. If it heavy crop the platform will require to be cleared of stuff bftener than it will in light stuff, and the sweeps or rakes must therefore be adjusted to clear the platform qfteher. The driver has it in his power to adjust the rakes as the machine is in progress, and he must see to it thaf the spoil is being deposited in lines, so that the carting in may be the more easily performed. It can be readily understood that if the stuff is not laid off in lines it will take a lot of running about to gather it in wFen leading in time comes. After having been'-cut the stuff is allowed to lie on jhe ground till it is fit for stacking, and the length of the period during which it must be allowed to lie depends wholly, of course, upon the state of the weather. A shower of rain is rather welcomed by clover growers, while t£e stuff is lying on the ground, but it should 1 not be enough to thoroughly wet the stuff. A light wetting is considered to -be of benefit in causing the seed to shell easier. It ds not desirable to turn the clover as it lies on, the ground, unless, wet weather renders the operation necessary. The more it is handled, the more seed gets wasted. The.carting in must be done while the stuff ig absolutely dry It must not be touched in the morning till the dew has quite dried off it, and work must be discontinued when the sun sets. Consequently the hours one can work at loading in clover are.of ten quite short. The work is light, because the stuff weighs very little indeed. Each . heap will be found to fork up in an intact condition, after the stuff has remained on the ground for a ; , : time. The drays must not be loaded out on the frame. The body and frame must be covered' with bag 3, and the clover must be built insTde the frame so that no seed may be wasted. The stack must be run up straight, and topped off with straw, just as one would cover a pile of chaff or corn sacks in a paddock. Ties and weights must be placed on the straw to prevent it blowing off. Threshing should not take place till the stuff has finished sweating in the stack. A piece of. wire with a Book on the end of it should be inserted in the stack, and some of the inside material pulled out to see whether it is in threshing condition or not. The seed should come out- easily when the heads are rub-bed-off in the hand, and the straw should feel quite, dry. The*clover sheller or huller is very much like an ordinary grain threshing machine. In fact, an old combine may be converted, intoya-sclover shelling machine. The, main difference is on the hummelTer, whickis<so -constructed in a clover shelling maclune a'sio'-'strip the pods off the cloverjseedit'rA clover, sheller i« just as hard to drive as a threshing mill, and therefore requires as much, steam. . The work'is* done ~by the'dayf AhtTfclie price has got down from £ 1 to 15/- per sack of 240 lbs. Four men only are requiredto work a clover sheller, the engine driver, who also attends to the bags, the stackman, fhe feeder, and the water carter, who also does the cooking. The woTk is not of an orduous nature, but it is very dusty, and unpleasant, owing to the fact that the pods on the seed are found up ,to powder in their removal, bag an hour is the usual rate of threshing. Formerly 240 lbs. used to be put in each sack, but the new railway regulations will reduce that weight to 200 . lbs. The seed must be placed in double sacks, because it is so small and heavy that otic Back is not strong enough to hold it. Usually the Railway Department sees that the trucks in which clover seed is placed are double sheeted, owing to the valuable nature of the seed. Its value is generally about £8 to £10 a bag. It will be seen therefore, that a dray load of clover seed makes a valuable cargo. One bag an acre is considered a good crop. Sometimes a crop will run more than that, but very often it goes under that quantity. The weight of straw per acre is not a. sure indication of the weight of seed to be expected. It all depends whether- the bees have fertilised the seed or not. The humble bees have put hundreds of pounds into the pockets of many a farmer whose land is capable of producing clover seed. Some who only go in for clover seed growing on a small scale do not go to the expense of buying a side delivery reaper. They use a hay mower instead, and convert it into a clover cutter, by rigging an oval platform of galvanised iron or zinc behind the cutter bar. A man walks behind the machine and with a hay rake he keeps raking the clover from the knife on to the platform. Then when: he has a sufficiently large quantity collected on the platform, he rakes it off out of the way of the horses when they are going the next round. The driver and the man with the rake should occasionally change places, as the work of following a mower, and manipulating a rake is by no means easy, if the horses are made to maintain a smart travelling pace.
CLOVER HARVESTING., Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 90, 16 April 1909
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New Zealand and Australia are home to some of the world's fastest-growing prison populations. Australia now has nearly 43,000 adults behind bars, an almost 50 percent increase in the last decade. New Zealand's prison population recently reached an all-time high of more than 10,600.
Those skyrocketing numbers have led private prison operators to the countries seeking new opportunities. Australia started to contract with private prisons in the mid-1990s, and today more than 18 percent of the country's prisoners are housed in private prisons; all of Australia immigration detention centers are managed by the private industry. New Zealand has turned to prison privatization more recently, with its first private prison opening in 2000.
With recidivism rates approaching 40 percent in New Zealand and 45 percent in Australia, two relatively new private prisons operate under contracts that incentivize the prison operator to ensure that less people return to prison. The Auckland South Corrections Facility in the northern part of New Zealand and the Ravenhall Correctional Facility outside Melbourne, Australia are part of a new experiment using performance-based contracts.
Both are examples of how we can look to better structure prison contracts with the private sector. In my book, Inside Private Prisons: An American Dilemma in the Age of Mass Incarceration, I point out the ways private prison firms have historically lacked accountability and transparency, and how governments in any nation never pushed them to innovate.
The world could benefit from far fewer prisons. I emphatically do not endorse the use of or expansion of private prisons. But given political realities, and governments are continuing to contract with them, it's important to try to improve the for-profit prison industry. We can change it from one that rewards more incarceration and instead rewards fewer prisoners, better conditions and programs, and lower recidivism rates.
These overseas prisons contracts stipulate that if they can cut recidivism rates better than government-run prisons, they receive an annual bonus. There are additional dollars on the table if they beat the government at reducing recidivism for indigenous people (who, like African-Americans and Latinos in the U.S., are over-represented in prison populations).
I visited Ravenhall in July, and according to their government contract, they can receive a cash payment of up to $2 million if they reduce recidivism rates by 12 percent. And if the rate of recidivism for indigenous prisoners is 14 percent less than the rate for the same population in the government's prison system, they will receive an additional bonus. Another prison I visited, the Auckland South Corrections Facility in New Zealand—the country's first public-private partnership, led by that country's Department of Treasury and Department of Corrections in partnership with a company called Serco—will net bonuses of up to $1.5 million if the formerly incarcerated men return to prison at lower rates than other prisons in the country. Fiona Mules, the former head of the public-private partnership program for the New Zealand Department of Treasury, told me that they came up with the bonus figure based on how much they thought not having another prisoner in the system could save.
That incentive structure has encouraged these companies to try to prepare incarcerated people for a better future. Ravenhall is a medium-security prison that was built in a campus style. Soccer fields and clay basketball courts, which the YMCA helped design, dot the facility.
Instead of bars on the cell windows, Ravenhall's architects designed 22 milliliters of thick glass windows to let in more natural light. And to humanize the prison even further, many of the men cook their own meals, all have televisions that double as computers, and all cells are air-conditioned (with a temperature gauge that automatically triggers a fine to the private prison operator if the temperature climbs too high).
The YMCA trains incarcerated men in construction work and helps transition the men from Ravenhall to employment using these skills once released. "I don't like prisons being built but unfortunately prisons are being built," said Mick Cronin, a YMCA employee who works with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men. "But while they are built, we want to be the people working in there so less people go back to prison."
In addition to improving the physical space, Ravenhall has focused programming to prepare people for life after prison, particularly indigenous people. The facility assigns six staff members to work primarily with indigenous prisoners and provides programming specifically targeted to assist that population with parenting support. While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders represent about two percent of the adult population in Australia, they account for more than a quarter of the people in Australian prisons.
Across the ocean, New Zealand's prison population is skyrocketing. The country is at a crossroads, acknowledging they can't incarcerate their way out of complex social issues. This summer, the New Zealand government launched a criminal justice summit to discuss overhauling its criminal justice system. At the summit, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, "I think we all realize that prisons are a moral and fiscal failure, and that staying on a trajectory which would see us building a new prison every two to three years is even more so."
Yet the public-private partnership that built the Auckland South Corrections Facility predates Ardern's role leading the country. The prison's outcome-based benchmarks focus on reducing recidivism rates of Maori prisoners by a ten percent or greater improvement in recidivism rates compared to Maori prisoners in facilities run by the New Zealand Department of Corrections. And similar to Australia, Maori represent approximately 15 percent of the country's population but half of its prisoners.
Walking around the grounds with the prison's director Mike Inglis, I spoke to Maori men who had progressed from living in more traditional prison cells who now live in six-room cottages where they operate their own laundry machines and cook their own dinners. The residences resemble dorm room suites with desks and bookshelves in the bedrooms, a living space replete with carpet on the floor, couches, windows on the wall (with no bars), microwaves, refrigerators, cooking utensils, and a flat-screen TV. Almost a quarter of the incarcerated men live in these residential accommodations that aim to replicate what it's like to exist outside prison walls. The prison also partners with PlaceMakers, a construction firm that accepts men from the prison on work release (where they get paid the same wages as non-incarcerated fellow workers) and has so far hired 12 men who have been released from the prison.
And it already appears complicated to tell whether these prisons will be different enough, and if they will be able to deliver better outcomes than government prisons. Just this week, the New Zealand Chief Ombudsman released a report about the prison after he inspected it this past summer, stating he was "particularly concerned" by the prison's reliance on locking prisoners in cells to manage staff shortages and finding that the facility's record keeping and paperwork relating to use of force incidents needed to be improved. Yet Serco has received a $1.1 million dollar bonus for reducing recidivism at a greater rate for both Maori and non-Maori prisoners than the New Zealand government was able to achieve between 2016 and 2017.
Ravenhall has only been operational about 13 months, and the Victorian Auditor General's Office will audit it within the year, perhaps shedding light on more of the prison's operations.
Also, to be sure, neither country's use of private prisons has historically been without problems. In 2016, New Zealand's canceled a contract with Serco at the 976-bed Mount Eden Corrections Facility after a department of corrections investigation uncovered prisoners staging organized fights, and staff selling drugs, cell phones, and tobacco to prisoners. Meanwhile, Geo Group's maximum security Arthur Corrie Correctional Center in Australia is under investigation for an atmosphere of violence allegedly exacerbated by overcrowding and poor management.
There are also many skeptics who have doubts that these prisons go far enough to accommodate the needs of indigenous people. "The massive overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and Māori and Pacific Islanders in Aotearoa New Zealand prison systems is catastrophic, with the system continuing the devastating processes of colonization," said Elizabeth Grant, Professor of Architecture at the University of Canberra. "Eurocentric prison systems continue to fail Indigenous peoples."
Even if these models show some promise, it's important to remember that recidivism rates are merely one metric and don't reveal a whole lot about someone's ability to thrive in the community. Equally, we can't forget that by the time individuals have reached these prison gates, many of them arrived in prison due to a failure in their governments' ability to provide resources to combat intergenerational poverty, systemic racism, and a lack of education and other social services. Despite the immense work that lies ahead to truly transform criminal justice systems across the globe and ensure less people end up in prison, it's important to study some of the more humanizing elements present at these prisons to see if they can be replicated elsewhere so that those who do find themselves behind bars are treated more humanely.

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Since the earliest humans laid down the earliest bedding made out of leaves and grass, mattresses have come a long way. After all, we spend a third of our lives sleeping and our sleep quality is heavily dependent on owning a good mattress.
With such a vast range of mattresses available online such as natural latex or cool gel memory foam, it can be mind-boggling to choose one for your home.
In this blog post, we will delve into the common mattress materials you can buy in Singapore and how did they come about.
Also commonly as a bonnell spring mattress , the innerspring has been around since the 1800s and is one of the oldest types of modern mattresses you can buy.
An innerspring mattress is a type of mattress that uses springs to support the sleeper. The springs are encased in fabric and are usually connected in a series of coils. The springs provide support and bounce, which can be beneficial for people who like to sleep on their stomachs or bounce around in their sleep.
Although many other newer materials are gaining traction, bonnell spring mattresses remain one of the most popular and widely sold online in Singapore. Check out our popular innerspring mattresses from King Koil.
2. Memory Foan
A memory foam mattress is a type of mattress that is composed of multiple layers of polyurethane foam. The top layer is a very soft and plush foam, while the bottom layer is a denser foam.
This material was originally developed by NASA in the 1970s to improve the safety of aircraft cushions before being adapted for use in mattresses and becoming popular worldwide in the early 1990s.
Thinking of buying a firm memory foam mattress online in Singapore? Our collection of MaxCoil mattresses include the MaxCoil FORREST Amethyst III that harnesses the natural, therapeutic properties of amethyst to eliminate negative energy, relieve fatigue, and offer all a perfect night’s sleep.
Since the first 100% natural latex mattress was invented by Dunlopillo in the early 1900s, good latex mattresses have been perfected over the years.
There are many benefits to using latex mattresses. Latex is a natural material, so it is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. It is also hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, which makes it a good choice for people with allergies.
Latex mattresses are also durable and long-lasting. They conform to your body's contours, providing support and comfort, especially for side sleepers.
Looking to buy a natural latex mattress in Singapore online? Our quality latex mattresses will have you snoring like a baby in no time!
Waterbeds are made of heavy vinyl and filled with water. These types of mattresses have been around for centuries, with one of the first recorded mentions of one in China in the year 220AD. Originally made from bamboo, they were filled with water to help keep the sleeper cool in the summer months.
Waterbeds then grew popular in the late 1960s and 1970s. However, they rapidly lost their appeal since waterbeds are difficult to keep clean and they can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew.
Although both are filled with air, airbeds aren’t air mattresses, which are designed for short-term or temporary use. On the contrary, airbeds can be more expensive than bonnell spring, latex, or memory foam mattresses. The firmness of airbeds can be customized, with individual chambers that can be as inflated as you want.
Airbeds with dual-firmness settings allow two sleepers to customize their side of the bed according to their individual preferences.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that dentists can still perform teeth whitening procedures to whiten patients’ smiles — but they can’t decide who else can.
According to USA Today, the justices ruled 6-3 to reject an argument from a dentist-dominated North Carolina state board that sought to exclude non-dentists from the teeth whitening business. These non-dentists had been charging reduced rates to perform the procedures, often at shopping malls, spas, and various other stores.
In the majority opinion, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that because the state board was primarily composed of active market participants, said board was running the risk of self-dealing by prohibiting non-dentists from whitening patients’ teeth.
“This conclusion … is an assessment of the structural risk of market participants’ confusing their own interests with the state’s policy goals,” Kennedy said.
Justices Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas made up the dissenting side of the ruling, maintaining that the dental board was acting according to North Carolina’s licensing requirements and in the best interests of consumers seeking to get their teeth whitened.
“Teeth whitening is considered to be generally safe for most individuals who have healthy teeth and gums,” says Michelle Richardson, Owner, Kirkland Dentistry. “Caution should be taken, however, if you have not been visiting your dentist on a regular basis to insure dental health. Unsupervised whitening runs the risk of simply being painful to being destructive and can do permanent damage.”
Many states foster hybrid agencies and boards that consist of experts in the industry who could profit from these agencies’ decisions. However, unlike the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, these agencies often include non-experts as well who don’t stand to profit from the decisions they make.
In Alabama, a similar argument over the power of a state dental board to restrict non-dentists’ ability to perform teeth-whitening procedures took place in October, according to ABC News. In this instance, the judge involved upheld the state board’s restrictions, describing them as “reasonably designed to protect the health of Alabama citizens.”


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Manual Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel Coffee Bean Grinder Ceramic Conical Burr Hand Crank Mill with Spoon
Manual Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel Coffee Bean Grinder Ceramic Conical Burr Hand Crank Mill with Spoon - Easily adjustable — this hand coffee grinder with ceramic combo burr very fast to adjustable, different setting coffee bean level as you like,it can keep the 95% original coffee flavorthe capacity is 40 grams of beans, 2 cups of coffee one times. Fresh, quiet, grind for any brew–enjoy the fresh coffee compatible with french press, aeropress, chemex and other brew convenient removable hand crank is easy to turn around, quiet, eliminates over 90% of the noise than electric grinders. Perfect gift– manual burr coffee grinder packed by color box with travel bag, one popular gift for your family. Lightweight, convenience for take–hand burr coffee grinder without battery, perfect for travelling or camping easy to take it anywhere with the travel bag. High material– the improved black plastic case inside is more durable than others ceramic combo burrs mill fast, stainless steel material easy for clean.
Manual Coffee Grinder Stainless Steel Coffee Bean Grinder Ceramic Conical Burr Hand Crank Mill with Spoon AUKO
Manual Coffee Grinder Stainless Steel Coffee Bean Grinder Ceramic Conical Burr Hand Crank Mill with Spoon AUKO - Effortlessly coffee grinder, mini coffee grinder has an easy-to-connect, heavy duty, mechanical crank handle with burr grinder, which means that you can mill grind effortlessly without power cords or batteries and therefore has a 90% reduction in noise. Durable &premium, manual coffee grinder consists of a brushed stainless steel body and a japanese ceramic conical burr that is a more durable and not easily fragile without all of the heat from the electric grinder, you will taste so much more flavor from coffee beans. Adjustable grind size, customize the grind size, clockwise from coarse to fine grind coarse for coffee grinder french press grind chemex medium–for drip pour over coffee fine– for aeropress, espresso grinder the capacity of the stainless steel coffee grinder is about 35 grams, equivalent to 2 cups of coffee. What our amazon customers say, “best coffee grinder i’ve ever had””i love this coffee grinder works well and efficiently””i didn’t think that going from an electric to a hand grinder would improve the taste of the coffee, but it did””first time buying a coffee grinder, it’s fun to use it first, and it’s easy to clean”. Easy to clean, the manual coffee grinder is easy to disassemble for cleaning plus, after washing, please dry it well before reassembling the parts and you can reassemble the coffee grinder according to the picture.
Manual Coffee Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel Hand Crank Mill with Spoon and Brush – Perfect for Home, Traveling, Camping
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MILLU Japanese Ceramic Burr Manual Hand Crank Mill Coffee Grinder MI-002 Japan Import Made in Japan
MILLU Japanese Ceramic Burr Manual Hand Crank Mill Coffee Grinder MI-002 Japan Import Made in Japan - Ceramic coffee mill with ceramic grinder no metallic odor and makes the most of the original taste of coffee beans the ceramic blade is good at chafe and durability so it keeps high sharp performance it is never rust and you can take off the blade and cleaning so it keeps cleanliness any time you can adjust the size of coffee beans with clincher steplessly also it has durability and it keeps the sharpness of the grinder. Note in rare case, an irregular color shows in this product from the production process but this does not affect product quality please make sure there’s no cracks before you use if you find defect, please contact us please read the instruction before you use, and keep it in safe place it might cause accidents if you didn’t treat this product properly. Capacity full water capacity approx 34 oz, dimentions 73 x 57 x 31 inch weight 92 oz, capacity of coffee mill main body roasted beans approx 01 oz (depends on how much its roasted. Product information upper lid polypropylene resin (heat resisting temperature 100 degrees) handle polypropylene resin, iron (chromium plating) main body polypropylene resin, polyacetal resin (heat resisting temperature 100 degrees), stainless, iron (trivalent black) middle lid/container as resin (heat resisting temperature 70 degrees) non-slip dial thermoplastic elastomer (heat resisting temperature 50 degrees) blade ceramic porcelain. Precaution for use use sponge with detergent to wash this product use this product on the stable place do not use it on wet or unstable place when you use, hold it tightly with dry hands this product is only for coffee beans if you use raw beans or wet beans, it may get broken do not give any impact on it by dropping or hitting it will broke or get crack if it’s broken, please stop using.
4 Layers Zinc Alloy Grinder Hand Crank Mill Crusher for Tobacco Herb Herbal Smok
4 Layers Zinc Alloy Grinder Hand Crank Mill Crusher for Tobacco Herb Herbal Smok - Specificationsmaterial zinc alloylayers 4 layerscolorsilverheight 60mm/2., Razor sharp cutting blades. 48″features- made from high quality, heavy duty zinc alloy. 4 layers grinder hand crank mill crusher is a powerful neodymium magnet for tight closure., With classic 4 piece, 3 chamber, allows for grinding, storage, and filtration of pollen. 36″diameter 63mm/2., Comes with sharpstone pollen scraper. Packaged included1 x tobacco grinder1 x scraper., Magnetically sealed top along with a polymer 0-ring allows for smooth grinds., Small size with light weight, easy to carry for travel., Powerful neodymium magnet for tight closure.
Seasky Manual Coffee Grinder – Superior Burr Design for Consistently Brewing Espresso, Pour Over, French Press & Turkish Coffee – Hand Crank Mill with Adjustable Ceramic Conical Burr
Seasky Manual Coffee Grinder – Superior Burr Design for Consistently Brewing Espresso, Pour Over, French Press & Turkish Coffee – Hand Crank Mill with Adjustable Ceramic Conical Burr - You’ll find it much quieter than grinding with an electric grinder and it’s even better than some of the other popular manual grinders. Cool product. That depends on the person grinding (of course) however you can expect to grind about 38 grams of coffee to pour over level fineness in 1 min 20 sec stated by approximate volume that is about 6 tablespoons of whole beans ground in 1 min 20 sec (enough to serve 2 people). The grinder adjusts quickly and easily to grind for multiple brewing methods such as espresso, pour over, french press/plunger, percolator or turkish you’ll be able to get a consistent grind quality that will improve the taste of your coffee. The grinder is slim for easy gripping and the crank handle is long enough to give you good leverage for a smooth and easy grind some of the difficulty depends on your coffee beans but the grinder does it’s part to make things go smoothly.
MyLifeUNIT Stainless Steel Manual Coffee Grinder, Hand Crank Mill with Multifunctional Spoon
MyLifeUNIT Stainless Steel Manual Coffee Grinder, Hand Crank Mill with Multifunctional Spoon - The grinder is convenient to carry and the handle can be removed to storage with its silicone non-slip grip the ceramic conical burrs can rotate 360 degrees to control over the coarseness of your ground coffee, from fine to coarse grind. The manual coffee grinder is a great grinding tool, no batteries needed to operate the coffee grinder, allowing you to freshly grind coffee beans and enjoy a tasty coffee anytime. It can be used anywhere without hassle, such as school, office, home or traveling perfect for coffee lovers as a great gift comes with a multifunctional spoon. The capacity is 80 grams of beans, 2 to 4 cups of coffee one times and it can keep the 95% original coffee flavor the handle length is 551 inch / 14 cm length, extended for turning around easily. Made of brushed stainless steel and ceramic conical burrs all of them are removable to clean, you can disassemble without worrying.
Gourmia GCG9310 Manual Coffee Grinder Artisanal Hand Crank Coffee Mill With Grind Settings & Catch Drawer 11.5 x 11.5 x 17.5 cm
Gourmia GCG9310 Manual Coffee Grinder Artisanal Hand Crank Coffee Mill With Grind Settings & Catch Drawer 11.5 x 11.5 x 17.5 cm - Easy manual operation, hand crank style grinder expertly grinds & catches coffee with a few turns adjust cog nut to choose coarse or extra fine cut. Artisanal aesthetic, vintage design makes great addition to your existing kitchen décor comprised of gorgeous pine wood, durable iron & ceramic core. Antique coffee grinder, fully functional old world mill grinds coffee beans for fresh, home brewed espresso & java also grinds spices, nuts & herbs. Gourmet must have, versatile coffee mill grinder is an ideal companion for coffee maker, french press, espresso maker & other home brewing systems. No-mess catch drawer, grinds collect in convenient lower compartment with access drawer mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices for unique flavor. #Kitchen


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13. Power Ranger poses with a Power Ranger.
David Yost played one of the Power Rangers.
15. What did the cowboy do?
Erin Cahill, Vernon Wells, and Jason Faunt are from Power Rangers: Time Force.
17. Stopped for frozen yogurt on the way over and had to work with it.
18. Paris Hilton inside a mirror…or IS she the mirror? Up to you.
Check out the campaign and take your own amazingly creative or wonderfully weird portrait when they come to a town near you!
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Vehicle fire slows I-64 traffic in South Charleston
Published: May. 20, 2016 at 11:19 AM EDT
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A vehicle fire caused a traffic delay for some drivers in South Charleston on Friday.
A vehicle caught fire in the westbound lanes of I-64 just past the Montrose exit.
The incident happened about 10:30 a.m.
No one was hurt, but the slow lane was closed while fire crews were on scene.


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Recently, I have lost a total of 25 pounds, since I started on the Keto diet in the middle of June. It was right after, I mean right after, I retired from teaching! One of the foods I consume every day is chicken bone broth. Since the cost is rather expensive when one buys Organic Chicken Bone Broth (reduced sodium) from Sam’s Club, my husband tried to save a little money by mixing in Organic Chicken Broth Concentrate from Kitchen Accomplice.
Well, it was a BIG mistake! The chicken broth concentrate from Kitchen Accomplice has maltodextrin in it. When one does their homework, one finds out that this ingredient contains 25 percent Monosodium Glutamate or MSG.
Now, we’ve learned that just because a product states organic, means very little. One has to carefully read the list of ingredients and when one doesn’t know something, look it up! MSG is a neurotoxin designed to stimulate a consumer’s taste buds making him/her want to eat more! So, someone on a diet, like the Keto diet, doesn’t need this kind of stimulation!
MSG is being linked to health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, hormonal problems, hearing loss, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Lou Gehrigs disease, Parkinson’s disease, hypoglycemia and other related illnesses.
So, my advice is to be careful in what one buys! Just because a product says ‘organic’ doesn’ t mean a thing!

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Racial Differences in Influenza Vaccination Among Older Americans, 1996-2000: Longitudinal analysis of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Asset and Health Dynamics among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) survey. BMC Public Health. 2003;3(41)..
Associations Between Obesity and Receipt of Screening Mammography, Papanicolaou Tests, and Influenza Vaccination: Results from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) Study. American Journal of Public Health. 2005;95(9):1623-30..
The Role of Smoking and Other Modifiable Lifestyle Risk Factors in Maintaining and Restoring Lower Body Mobility in Middle-Aged and Older Americans: Results from the HRS and AHEAD. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2002;50(4):691-699..
A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Tobacco Smoking and Other Modifiable Risk Factors on Ill Health in Middle-Aged and Older Americans: Results from the Health and Retirement Study and Asset and Health Dynamics among the Oldest Old Survey. Preventive Medicine. 2002;34:334-335..
The Effect of Smoking on Years of Healthy Life (YHL) Lost Among Middle Aged and Older Americans. Health Services Research. 2004;39(3):499-519..
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Identification of dementia: agreement among national survey data, medicare claims, and death certificates. Health Serv Res. 2008;43(1 Pt 1):313-26. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2007.00748.x..
Heavy Alcohol Use and Marital Dissolution in the USA. Social Science and Medicine. 2005;61(11):2304-16..

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Coalition of Labor Union Women
The Coalition of Labor Union Women is America's only national organization for union women. Formed in 1974, CLUW is a nonpartisan organization within the union movement.
The primary mission of CLUW is to unify all union women in a viable organization to determine our common problems and concerns and to develop action programs within the framework of our unions to deal effectively with our objectives.
At its founding convention in Chicago, Illinois, CLUW adopted four basic goals of action: to promote affirmative action in the workplace; to strengthen the role of women in unions; to organize the unorganized women; and to increase the involvement of women in the political and legislative process.
These goals continue to be the cornerstone of CLUW's activities as members speak out for equal pay, child and elder care benefits, job security, safe workplaces, affordable health care, contraceptive equity, and protection from sexual harassment and violence at work.
With members from 54 international and national unions across the U.S. and Canada, CLUW has a strong network of more than 40 chapters. CLUW is endorsed by the AFL-CIO and its international and national unions. CLUW local chapters educate members, keep them up-to-date on a variety of issues of concern to working families, and provide a support network for women in unions.

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HMRC has sent letters encouraging holders of cryptoassets, such as BitCoin, to consider their capital gains tax position, but stops short of sending them to non-UK domiciled individuals.
HMRC is issuing nudge letters to taxpayers that it has identified as holding cryptoassets, better known as cryptocurrency. The letter invites recipients to determine whether they have made disposals of such assets in 2020/21 or earlier tax years realising gains in excess of the annual exempt amount (currently £12,300) and sets out what to do if they have.
HMRC has advised ICAEW that, although the letters are not being sent out to non-UK domiciled individuals, this is not an indication that its views on the situs tests for cryptoassets has changed.
In its cryptoassets manual at CRYPTO22600, HMRC considers that the situs of a cryptoasset for capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT) purposes depends on whether it is simply a digital representation of an underlying asset.
If it is, then the location of the underlying asset will determine the location of the cryptoasset.
Where the cryptoasset is distinct from any underlying asset, then HMRC’s view is that none of the statutory rules in the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 apply. Instead, it is HMRC’s view that:
- exchange tokens have an economic value as they can be “turned to account” - for example, exchanging them for goods, services, flat currency or other tokens;
- exchange tokens are a new type of intangible asset (different to other types of intangible assets, such as shares or debentures); and
- the only identifiable party to consider is the beneficial owner of the exchange token, such that the location of the cryptoasset will be determined by the residency of the beneficial owner.
HMRC’s conclusion, therefore, is that a UK resident individual will always need to pay tax on the disposal of such assets if they are the beneficial owner, regardless of their place of domicile.
This guidance is created by the Tax Faculty, recognised internationally as a leading authority and source of expertise on taxation. The Faculty is the voice of tax for ICAEW, responsible for all submissions to the tax authorities. Join the Faculty for expert guidance and support enabling you to provide the best advice on tax to your clients or business.

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Located in the upstairs section of Lapointe's Fish Restaurant in the Market.
Also delivers! (Closed on Sundays)
Foods from Sushi Fresh
2006 Dec 17
Here's a sample of their work
yay for non neon-pink ginger...the stuff is addictive and made in-house. :)
Very friendly and the patio is awesome in the summer.
People watching & sushi...what else do you really need?
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2010 Dec 10
This may be the best sushi in Ottawa. The sashimi is super fresh and delicious, absolutely none of the nasty fishy taste you would get at a crappier sushi place like Ken's on Rideau. The tempura is nicely done as well.
The value is excellent. My girlfriend and I each had sushi plate (she ordered sushi special B and I got the Sashimi Bento) plus miso soup, green tea and vegetable tempura and the total bill came to only $36 plus tip, which is incredible considering how fresh and delicious the sushi was. We both walked out stuffed.
I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good sushi in Ottawa. The only complaint I have is that they don't serve any sake :(. Then again, it's located right in the Byward Market so you can go drink somewhere else afterwards if you need alcohol.
2017 Oct 29
Roll Bento Box
($11.50) is a nice choice from their lunch menu when you want a lighter meal. The sushi is of great quality here. If you get take out (like I did this time) you miss out on the miso soup.
2017 Sep 3
Tempura Bento Box
($12.50) was excellent value. The tempura won't win any awards with its heavier than ideal batter but it was piping hot, tasty, and great for the price point. 👌
2017 Aug 12
This place is becoming a favourite for our work lunches. Around $12.50 gets you a nice bento box with miso soup! Pictured here is the sashimi option. Everything is done well, from the salad to the gyoza and the california roll.
2017 Nov 4
($12.50) is very good here! Served in a heated stone bowl with a raw egg yolk, you stir it all together to combine the goodness and cook the egg. Necessary flavour and spice are added by way of a cute little side bowl of 고추장 (
chili paste), and an included bowl of miso soup makes it feel like a complete meal.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers are 9-39, the worst record in the NBA.
Most of the reason for why that is comes down to the roster construction, with the team lacking enough top-end talent to keep them afloat while half their rotation is in and out of the lineup with injuries. Another major factor is that the team has a lot of bad habits and young, inexperienced players who simply don’t play with enough synchronization, deliberation or awareness to win on a consistent basis.
Lastly, the bad habits that the Cavs have built up over the past three seasons under former head coach Tyronn Lue — poor transition defense and rotations in their halfcourt, stagnant bodies and ball-movement on the offensive end, inconsistent energy — would also lend themselves to the team’s struggles.
However, while Cleveland definitely needs an upgrade to their roster personnel, do the Cavs need to upgrade their head coach position too?
Cavs head coach Larry Drew is a great coach and emphasizes the right mindset with Cleveland, whether it be in regards to their energy, their attitude or their shot-selection. But there are two issues with Drew:
Firstly, though a 12-game losing streak and having the worst record in the NBA is nothing to be ecstatic about, Drew’s demeanor after losses (and there have obviously been a lot of them) too often seems as if he’s been defeated and beat down by the team’s season. Though team personnel, whether they be a player, coach or executive, are human, as the team’s general, Drew’s attitude is supposed to be — if not upbeat — one of quiet confidence. Of course, Cleveland is overwhelmed by their opponents talent in the majority of their games and Drew is a self-described realist, so he likely doesn’t see them winning too many games.
Honestly, Cleveland seems to play exactly how their coach thinks of them. As if they probably don’t have a chance.
No matter who is injured, no team should think they’re destined for defeat from tip-off.
Secondly, though the process of how they get points on offense (and their awareness on the defensive end) has improved in general from the start of the season, there doesn’t seem to be enough set plays being called when they’re in their halfcourt offense, relying mostly on drives (and kicks) to generate points.
“Horns” sets that can create easy shots for big men are seen and “Split Cuts” that can open up three-point shots are seen too rarely, if at all. “Elbow” sets that were once a staple of the offense have been minimized. There’s limited backdoor cutting in an offense that was supposed to heavily utilize cuts this season.
A lot of this has to do with the absence of a strong post passer (aside from Nance Jr.) but it’s intriguing nonetheless.
The best coaches seem to draw out a level of production from players that those players didn’t even know that they had in themselves through their coaching philosophies, motivational tactics and play-calling.
It’s very possible that Drew is the Mark Jackson to Cleveland’s eventual Steve Kerr, in that he’s a great teacher and emphasizes the fundamentals of the game but not he’s the coach that will elevate the Cavs’ offense or defensive scheme exponentially.
Coaches like that are could be available in the offseason, though.
Assistant coaches like Ettore Messina (San Antonio Spurs) or Stephen Silas (Dallas Mavericks) are considered some of the best head coaching candidates in the entire league; Messina won for EuroLeague titles as a head coach before learning from a Hall of Fame bound coach in Gregg Popovich while both LeBron James and Stephen Curry credit Silas — who was in a two-way race with Mike D’Antoni for Houston’s gig — for their development as players. Those are just two names that could draw interest, with guys like the defensive-minded Jerry Stackhouse having shown himself to be one of the top coaching candidates as well.
It’s true that they might not be more successful than Drew immediately but — in part because they’ll be first-time head coaches — they won’t sound defeated throughout the season. That matters. Especially when trying to motivate a team.
Drew was happy to remain on as an assistant head coach so it doesn’t seem as if he was pining to be a head coach, for any team, before Lue’s dismissal. With Drew, a former point guard, aiding in rookie point guard Collin Sexton’s development and the positive effects of continuity, him remaining on the roster as an assistant head coach is ideal.
The 2019 offseason will be another summer full of change for Cleveland but, while most of that change is expected to be within the 15 players signed to contracts with the Cavs, a head coaching change may be needed too.
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STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Group B33
Class No. 3517
FIRST ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) legal work. Work involves directing strategic operations and planning of legal, administrative, financial, or budgetary activities; establishing strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Directs and approves the preparation of the budget and determines long-range budgetary plans.
Directs activities of staff within program areas.
Directs the planning, coordination, and maintenance of production schedules; reviews production goals; and establishes standards for agency operations.
Directs the creation, review, analysis, and evaluation of legislation, regulations, and policies.
Oversees the planning and implementation of research projects and training programs.
Formulates long-range objectives, goals, and priorities for programs.
Advises the Attorney General on management and legal issues.
Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures.
Resolves human resources, administrative, and organizational issues.
Testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
Plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Experience and Education
Experience in management in a relevant legal assignment. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas; of the principles and practices of public administration and management; of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of laws, regulations, and rules related to the agency.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis; in conducting investigations; in mediation and negotiations; in using reasoning and logic; in identifying and solving complex problems; in prioritizing workloads; in using judgment to identify courses of action; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to direct and organize program activities; to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to direct the development of agency policies and procedures; to prepare concise reports; to make presentations and testify at hearings; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
Certification, Registration, or Licensure
Must be licensed as an attorney in the State of Texas.
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The (poly)phenolic fingerprint and antioxidant activities of the leaves of white and black mulberry clones grown in Spain, one of the main European producers, were evaluated for the first time in order to examine their phytochemical potential. Data showed that mulberry leaves are rich in caffeoylquinic acids (6.8-8.5 mg/g dw) and flavonols (3.7-9.8 mg/g dw). It was also evidenced that a wide intra-species variability existed according to principal component analysis. These results can be useful for value-added utilisation of this underused vegetal matrix by the food/pharma industries. In addition, owing to their (poly)phenolic composition with proven biological activities, these data can serve as starting point for further nutritional studies with mulberry leaf-derived products.
(Poly)phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of white (Morus alba) and black (Morus nigra) mulberry leaves: Their potential for new products rich in phytochemicals / Sánchez-Salcedo, Eva M; Mena, Pedro; García-Viguera, Cristina; Hernández, Francisca; Martínez, Juan José. - In: JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS. - ISSN 1756-4646. - 18(2015), pp. 1039-1046. [10.1016/j.jff.2015.03.053]
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Despite popular belief…I’m a total introvert.
I don’t know if I was always this way or if I just ended up being this way as I got older, but at this point in my life, I will admit that I am not naturally outgoing in the slightest. Being friendly yet anti-social is my personality in a nutshell.
I love being weird, funny, and goofy, but only in the presence of people that I’m 100% comfortable with. And there is a very small amount of people in this world that I feel that way around. And when you live in a society where being popular and well-liked by others seems more important than truly liking yourself, it’s easy to turn to alcohol so you can adopt a more extroverted personality to fit in with the crowd.
Sometimes, I wonder if my dependence on alcohol is what made me shyer as I grew up. I forgot what it was like to make friends and develop intimate relationships with people without alcohol. Alcohol is what led me to my boyfriend, but getting to really know each other years later when we hung out sober is what made us fall in love. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my closest friends are the people who have known me since before I took my first sip of alcohol. But the fleeting friendships that I built on the foundation of happy hours and nights on the town came and went. They were friendships of circumstance, not forever friendships. After all, it’s hard to create long-lasting relationships with people when the only thing you have in common is a love for booze and bad decisions.
Getting betrayed by people who I once trusted is also a contributing factor to my alcohol dependency. My past has created a hard shell around my heart. It’s easy for me to love people when I’m drunk, but it’s really hard for me to do when I’m sober. Learning how to crack open the shell around my heart and be truly vulnerable without alcohol is a battle that I’m going to have to face along this sober journey of mine. I’m not even close to getting over that hurdle, but I’ll get there…eventually.
I used to be the student who got “Excessive Talking” on every report card. My best friend’s parents used to refer to me as “the girl who talks a lot.” I used to have so much on my mind and I had no problem saying it all, and somehow along the way, I became the girl who would rather stay silent and mind her own business. Instead of being made fun of for not being able to shut up, now my co-workers make fun of me for being too quiet. Sometimes, I wonder what my life would be like if I still expressed myself confidently without a care in the world.
Regardless of what caused me to be this way, I’m gradually learning to accept that this is what I’m like sober. I’m on the quieter, shyer side. I’d rather be reading in bed or cuddling up with my boyfriend and some take-out than putting on airs. When I was drinking, alcohol was the push I needed to get myself out there and not give a fuck or shit about who liked me and who didn’t. But when I’m not drinking, my social anxiety keeps me in my comfort zone, my safe space.
I’m an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Maybe I’ll get over it, maybe I won’t. But being sober definitely puts you in front of the mirror and forces you to face who you really are. Hopefully, I’ll learn to like that person, and maybe I won’t have to silence her so often. Maybe I’ll let her yap everyone’s ear off like I used to. Only time will tell, but I’m praying that the new, sober me learns how to feel comfortable in her own skin. I’m not used to that feeling.

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I have Marlin Model 336RC lever action I inherieted recently... Serial number I found was under the lever.
You will need to provide the serial number to your Marlin model 39 lever action .22cal rifle to get a date of production.
Cannot be answered without you providing serial number.
The Marlin lever action 38w, serial number 41436 is valued at $700 in excellent condition. It is valued at $500 in fair condition.
The letter U which is a prefix to your serial number is used to date the production of your Marlin lever action rifle.In this case the letter U indicates that your rifle was made by marlin in the time frame of 1960-august of 1961.
Contact Marlin by phone, give them your serial # and they can tell you when it was made and where.
The serial number on marlin 336rc is under the lever of the gun
Your Marlin rifle was made in the year 1982,with the serial number that you have provided.


Construction begins on Highway 7
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Starting 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 1, drivers headed east on Highway 7 out of Lawton will see some roadwork.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) said Highway 7 will be narrowed to one lane, starting at Southeast 75th Street and continue for about four miles.
The work will continue until Friday afternoon for surface repair.
ODOT encourages drivers to plan for extra travel time and slow down for workers and equipment on the roadway.
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As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to adjust your playlists! I have lots of albums that I love to listen to when it’s warm out. There’s just something about rolling down the windows and blasting good music. So, here are some of my favorite albums to listen to in the spring and summer!
1. Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 by Calvin Harris
This is one of my absolute favorite albums to listen to when the weather gets warm. All of the songs are synth-pop perfection. Some of the best songs on the album are ‘Rollin,’ ‘Feels,’ and ‘Cash Out.’
2. gg bb xx by LANY
I love listening to LANY all year round, but their music is especially enjoyable in the warm weather. The guitar makes songs like ‘ex I never had,’ ‘up to me,’ and ‘get away’ perfect for blasting as you drive to the beach!
3. 1989 by Taylor Swift
This won album of the year at the Grammy’s for a reason. Swift always delivers, and I feel like her albums have distinct seasons. Red is obviously Fall, and to me, 1989 screams summer. There is nothing better than listening to ‘Style’ or ‘How You Get the Girl’ while enjoying a day by the pool!
4. Silver Crane by Fly by Midnight
I only recently found Fly by Midnight, but I have quickly become obsessed. Their music puts me in a really good mood, especially songs like ‘When She’s Dancing’ and ‘No Choice.’ This album is essential for any spring playlist!
5. The 1975 by the 1975
Although this album came out in 2013, it continues to be one of my favorites! I listen to it all the time, especially when it’s warm out. I recommend listening to ‘Heart Out,’ ‘Settle Down,’ and ‘Chocolate.’
I hope these recommendations help you create the perfect warm-weather playlist! Each one of these artists is super talented and their music always improves my mood. To me, music in the spring should be upbeat and happy, which all these albums are!

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Detroit Hip-Hop collides as Guilty Simpson joins The Regiment on the new banger “Beef” from their new album Live From The Coney Island which drops on January 7th on Soul Tools Entertainment. LFCI is produced in its entirety by platinum producer Nick Speed (Lloyd Banks, Talib Kweli, Danny Brown).
Live From The Coney Island features an array of independent Hip Hop all stars including former Aftermath signee Bishop Lamont, El Da Sensei of the legendary Newark duo Artifacts, Rhymesayers Entertainment/Soul Tools MC Toki Wright, and Detroit’s own Guilty Simpson. Available for preorder now digitally through iTunes and Amazon and physically exclusive through Soul Tools and Fifth Element (Rhymesayers official retail store).
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MOSCOW, June 4 (Itar-Tass) — A fire broke out in a warehouse in Moscow's north-west in the small hours on Monday, with gas cylinders bursting there, a source in the city's law enforcement agencies has told Itar-Tass.
A one-storey building of the warehouse is on fire on Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street (the name refers to olden times and means "citizens-in-arms"). Continuous cracks are heard and there were two bursts of gas cylinders," the source said. One fireman has been hurt, the source added.
Efforts are being made to find out what exactly is kept in the warehouse. According to some information, there are pyrotechnical devices inside, whereas other data has it that building materials are kept there.
"The area affected by the fire is 400 square metres," the source pointed out.


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We also offer in-house financing for treatments over $300.00. We charge 5% interest on all past due accounts.
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The Hudson Zebra Sweater is so cute! People will stop you on the street in this statement sweater. Fitted style with puff sleeves is on trend.
- Crew neck
- Puff sleeves tapered mid arm
- 50% Viscose, 31% Polyester, 19% Polymide
- Each item we make is produced and handled with care. We encourage you to consider the environment when cleaning our items.
- We recommend you wash this product in cold water and hang to dry.


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Enjoy a home-cooked meal with family and friends at Arrowmont’s Souper Bowl XIII, November 29, 2016 in the campus dining hall—lunch, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and dinner, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Participants get to choose an original hand-crafted bowl – yours to keep!
Thirteen years ago, Arrowmont’s faculty and staff wanted to find a way to utilize their skills and abilities to benefit our community. Sharing a meal was the perfect opportunity to fellowship with community members and use craft as a way to support United Way of Sevier County.
One of the joys of Souper Bowl – choosing your bowl! Hand-crafted by local artists, each bowl is unique in design, size, shape and color and a treasure to add to any collection. Every year, bowls are created by Arrowmont staff, instructors and students. This year, Arrowmont volunteers, educational assistants and resident artists have also contributed bowls. “Souper Bowl is designed to benefit our community and extending opportunities for community members to get involved is essential to its success,” Rebecca Buglio, Arrowmont program and studio manager said.
Arrowmont’s staff makes a variety of homemade soups and breads to fill your bowl. This year’s soups include: Patsy’s Potato Leek, Jeff’s Alarm Chili, Julia’s Chicken Noodle, Gumbo and Vegetable. For dessert, enjoy a selection of homemade cookies made by Patsy Henry – Arrowmont’s renowned baker. For generations, Patsy has been providing Arrowmont’s dining hall with desserts, prized by everyone.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Arrowmont, 865.436.5860 or United Way, 865.430.5727. Tickets are $30 for lunch and $35 for dinner with an additional salad. There is a raffle at lunch and dinner to win art by local artists including Arrowmont instructors. Raffle tickets are $5 to be purchased at the event.
“Join us for this casual relaxed gathering. All are welcome and encouraged to bring family and friends to participate knowing that the cost of your meal is going toward creating meaningful change and improving life for many of our fellow citizens by supporting the United Way of Sevier County,” Bill May, executive director of Arrowmont said.
Arrowmont and United Way partner for this celebration of food, craft and fellowship. Amy Harper, executive director of the United Way said, “The Arrowmont Souper Bowl event is one that we look forward to each year. The soup bowls are very unique and a reminder of a great time that helps our fellow citizens. We are grateful to the employees at Arrowmont for creating a fun event to benefit the United Way of Sevier County.”
The United Way of Sevier County focuses on improving lives by involving communities to create lasting change in community conditions. The United Way improves lives by mobilizing the power of Sevier County citizens to create positive, long-lasting change in the areas of education, income and health care.


The Regime Media put a positive spin on the May Jobs Report.
But as usual, there was no mention of the immigration dimension.
Of the 390,000 net jobs added in May, and reported by the Payroll Survey, immigrants (both legal and illegal) took almost half—some 46%---of new jobs.
And the collapse of the southern border is now showing up in the data.
This surge in the immigrant workforce is truly extraordinary: an increase of 2.36 million over the past 12 months. This is the largest gain year-over-year in the past 15 years.
Not surprisingly—the immigrant share of U.S. employment has now reached an all-time high, with immigrants now holding 18.09% of American jobs.
Immigrants (legal and illegal) gained 148,000 jobs, a 0.5% increase from April and almost half (46%) the net job gain.
Native-born Americans gained 173,000 positions, a 0.1% rise from April.
Thus VDARE.com’s immigrant employment index, set at 100.0 in January 2009, rose to 132.4 from 131.7 in April, a 0.5% increase.
Likewise, our native-born employment American index rose to 107.6 from 107.5, a 0.1% increase.
So the New VDARE American Worker Displacement Index, our name for the ratio of the immigrant to native-born employment growth indexes since January 2009, rose to a record 123.0 in May from 122.9 in April, a gain of 0.1%.
But despite these record breaking numbers, we’re all supposed to believe that the Great Replacement is just a white nationalist conspiracy theory.
For more analysis of National Data by VDARE.com editor Peter Brimelow, click here.
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As Colombian traffickers and police continually try to outfox each other, liquid cocaine has returned to the fore as an increasingly popular drug smuggling method.
On February 5, Colombian police seized around 3.5 tons of cocaine at the northern port of Cartagena. This was the fifth seizure of liquid cocaine since November 2021 and came just one week after the discovery of nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with liquid cocaine, also found in the port of Cartagena and bound for Italy.
In the latest seizure, the cocaine had been dissolved and mixed in two shipments, one of organic fertilizer and the other of molasses extracted from sugar cane. Both shipments came from Urabá, a region in northwestern Colombia, and authorities said they were destined for the ports of Valencia, Spain, and Veracruz, Mexico.
At a press conference, General Jorge Luis Vargas Valencia, head of Colombia’s national police, declared that while the case is still being investigated, the liquid cocaine shipments may have been planned by the Urabeños, also known as the Gulf Clan.
“Looking at the documents, [the cocaine] could be related to some of the companies that are being investigated for belonging to the Gulf Clan,” Vargas said.
Liquid cocaine was first reported in 2011 when just 13 kilograms were seized in the Bolivian department of Santa Cruz, on the border with Brazil and Paraguay. However, according to El Heraldo, citing police sources, this technique was likely used for some time previously in Colombia without being detected.
InSight Crime Analysis
The recent seizures of liquid cocaine suggest that criminal organizations have once again resorted to this modality to try and stay one step ahead of authorities in the cocaine hide-and-seek game.
As port controls become stricter, with ever more significant quantities of cocaine being seized in Latin America and Europe, criminal networks are needing to innovate. A report by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) stated that liquid cocaine is almost imperceptible by scanners installed in ports or airports.
The production of liquid cocaine involves dissolving cocaine in water, solvents or other products containing chemical compounds such as mannitol, glucose, cellulose or lactose. It is then placed inside products such as shampoo bottles or hidden among sugar cane molasses, making it easier for them to be trafficked in containers or carried by drug mules.
Liquid cocaine is far more difficult to detect than powdered cocaine because of these methods since it is dissolved into substances that cover up its smell, according to Luis Fernando Trejos, a professor at Universidad del Norte.
He told InSight Crime that liquid cocaine was not previously a popular option for traffickers, since bringing it back to its original state involves a decanting process in which around 10 percent of the product can be lost.
“But this is a risk that drug traffickers are willing to take today to circumvent controls and ensure that the product reaches its destination,” said Trejos.
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At Premier Dental Solutions we want you to focus on getting the dental treatment you need so that you can have the beautiful smile that you want. We know that paying for dental work in Miami, Florida, may be a concern for some of our patients, and we want you to know that we are happy to help you find financial solutions! We can also structure your treatment to make it easier for you to meet the costs. Our concern is for your smile and your oral health.
Our office accepts most insurance plans, and we ask that you call our office and your insurance provider before your visit with our dentist, Dr. Doralio S. Millan, to confirm your coverage. Our team members will work with you to answer any questions that you may have, file your claim and help you maximize your coverage. Please remember that any out-of-pocket expenses or copays are due at the time of your visit. Our office also accepts the following forms of payment:
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We offer an in-house financing plan for our patients and have membership plans for adults, children and families. You can find out more about our plan and enroll here.
If you have questions or concerns about paying for your care at our office, our team will be happy to help! Contact our office today at 305-271-7500 and we will help you find the payment option that is right for you!


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UIS Graduates Largest Class in History
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WRSP/WICS) —
A new record for the University of Illinois Springfield and the hundreds of students in the school's largest ever graduating class.
UIS class of 2017 is so large that they had to break it up into two groups.
"My feet were shaking and really excited to hear my name be called and to graduate,” said UIS graduate Grace Gollon.
“Today is not reality and I am so behind happy because it's done,” said UIS graduate Allyssa Brown.
Springfield's best and brightest all dressed in their caps and gowns.
This is marking their long journey of pursuing a goal they've been working so hard on.
“For me it kind of really hasn't sunk in yet. I’m pretty sure when I walk across that stage I’ll be like oh my god and when you look out and see all your friends all smiling and excited you know it's growth to see what's next is just exciting,” said UIS graduate Elijah Pounds
Family members attempting to hold back the tears as they watched their loved ones walk across the stage to accept their diplomas and officially become college graduates.
“I am not in a real place right now. I am just so happy,” said Brown.
More than 1,200 graduates packed the Prairie Capital Convention Center.
Making the 46th commencement the largest in UIS history.
“I am grateful for the split as are my family and those folks who have to sit in those seats for that extended period of time, but it will be a lot of fun to be just the arts and sciences,” said Brown.
“Completely done and it feels really good to have my degree and to have that other option later in life,” said Gollon.


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The Band’s Next Free Friday Concert...
Join the band at 6:30pm on Friday December 15 for December Lights, our next Free Friday Concert.
The concert takes place at Hale Halawai on Ali‘i Drive in Kailua-Kona. Check the Schedule page for the entire 2017 lineup of Free Friday concerts!
About the Band
Band members are from all walks of life. Our talents range from student musicians to Grammy nominated professionals. We are joined together by our love of playing great music and performing for the West Hawai‘i community and visitors.

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The APRIL group announces that it has today sold APRIL International Voyage, its French subsidiary specialised in travel insurance, to its current managers, Matthieu Drouet, Chief Executive Officer, and JeanPhilippe Lardennois, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
This decision is in line with the refocusing and development strategy initiated by the group around brokerage activities in five key markets (individual health and personal protection, professionals and VSEs, loan insurance, international health and property and casualty niches), as announced on 18 March 2019.
Matthieu Drouet, Chief Executive Officer, and Jean-Philippe Lardennois, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of APRIL International Voyage have positioned themselves to take over the company together. After carefully studying several options for potential buyers, the APRIL group selected their project and the two parties today signed the final sale agreement. As part of this agreement, APRIL International Voyage will change name and become ASSUREVER.
“In line with our strategy of refocusing and redeploying on our core businesses, we will focus our efforts on the
international health market, through our dedicated business line, APRIL International Care, and continue to
support individuals and companies in their international mobility projects” explains Eric Maumy, Chief Executive Officer of the APRIL group.

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Army 2018: UralVagonZavod UVZ will repair 230 BMP-2 IFVs before 2020 under a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry
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UralVagonZavod (UVZ) will repair 230 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles before 2020 under a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry. UVZ will also deliver armored RCVs (road clearing vehicles) and specialized fire control units as well as the Solntsepyok flamethrowers to the military.
BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The BMP-2 is a tracked infantry fighting vehicle based on the Russian-made BMP-1. The BMP-2 was manufactured under license in India under the name of "Sarath", and also in some eastern European countries, as the Czech Republic under the name of BVP-2. The BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle is designed to enhance mobility, firepower and protection of mounted infantrymen on the battlefield under NBC (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical) attack. The BMP-2 enters in service with the Russian armed forces in 1980, and the vehicle was seen for the first time in public during a military parade on the Red Square in Moscow, in November 1982. The BMP-2 was deployed by Russian army during the war in Afghanistan. The vehicle is currently in use in African countries for UN missions.


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4 Things You Should When Visiting Melbourne
Melbourne is surely one of the coolest cities in Australia. From its funky architecture to its great art scene, Melbourne is widely considered to be the culture capital of Australia. On the streets of Melbourne covered by street art, beautiful cafés and beer gardens can be found all over and it’s very easy to find interesting things to do in Melbourne.
Melbourne nowadays offers so much to do and see here are some of the coolest and most attractive things to do in Melbourne. There’s a mix of everything, so you won’t be disappointed for sure.
1. The State Library of Victoria
The historic institution that is the State library of Victoria is visited by more than 8 million people a year. The library was built in 1856 and has nowadays grown into an event space that will definitely take your breath away. Its amazing architecture, original dark wood furniture pieces and walls full of books simply can’t be missed out on. Be sure to visit this amazing Melbourne attraction and enjoy the diversity it offers.
2. The City Circle Tram
This ‘’hop-on, hop-off vehicle’’ is the perfect choice for a quick tow tour. Cruising between the most important Melbourne attractions, it gives you the chance to hop on and off of it as you wish; as long as you know the location of the stops of course. It will give you the opportunity to take a quick look at the Federation Square, the Old Treasury Building, the Parliament House and the Princess Theater. All this while listening to a recorded tape explaining the most important facts regarding each of these sites.
3. Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a huge surface containing thousands of botanic species; be it form Australia or other parts of the world. If you’re into nature, relaxation, good long walks and fresh air accompanied by an amazing scenery; this definitely is a place to visit. Furthermore, if you’d like to learn a bit more about the entire complex in the process, self-guided audio tours are available as well.
4. Enjoy the Café Scene
The Melbourne cafés are the soul of the city to say the least. People here are coffee and tea lovers, so it is no wonder the cafés are so popular. Be sure to take a break from sightseeing in one of the many cozy little cafés around Melbourne. Each of them having a background story that will make your coffee time even more interesting. If you wish to take a proper tour you can do so with Melbourne coffee Tours; where you’ll learn some more about Melbournians and their love for the charming cafés , as well as get the chance to spend a pleasant and relaxing evening in the great city of Melbourne.
We’re sure this short list has only tackled your curiosity and imagination, and that’s just what we wanted. Be sure to visit this vibrant city full of charm, and prepare to be amazed. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay, and want to come back.
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50+ Crenshaw Melon Seeds
Non-GMO | Fresh Seeds Grown and Harvested in USA
Latin Name: Cucumis melo
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Sowing: Crenshaw melon seeds must not be planted until the soil temperature has warmed to 70-80 degrees F, since they thrive in heat. Start the plants indoors only 2-4 weeks before transplanting, since if the plants grow too large they have difficulty adjusting to the change. Sow several seeds 1/2″ deep in each peat pot, and keep them at 75 degrees until they germinate. Thin to the strongest plant in each pot by cutting off the others. Gradually accustom the plants to outdoor temperatures by setting them outside during the day, then transplant them to hills 4-6′ apart with 2-3 plants to a hill. For companion planting benefits, plant the Crenshaw melon seeds for sale near corn but not potatoes.
Growing: In cooler climates, melons may benefit from black plastic to warm the soil; Crenshaw melons especially love heat. Mulch helps to conserve necessary moisture, control weeds, and keep the melons clean. Adequate moisture is particularly crucial as the vines begin to develop. After midsummer, pinch off blossoms and smaller fruits in order to direct the full energy to the larger fruits; the smaller fruits will not have time to ripen before frost, and are no great loss.
Harvesting: As the melon ripens, it will turn yellowish green and become very fragrant; the stem should fall off easily, and the blossom end should be slightly soft. The melon will keep for several weeks in a cool place.

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