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Shaun McCutcheon is an electrical engineer by trade, but grassroots politics may be his true passion.
The Alabama native has worked for years with his local Republican Party in Birmingham, and is chairman of Conservative Action Fund, a so-called "super PAC" that "promotes conservative Republicans' time-proven messages and effective solutions."
McCutcheon's success in business and a willingness to put his money into GOP coffers has put him at the center of a politically tricky Supreme Court fight over federal campaign donations.
Oral arguments in the case will be heard on Tuesday, a day after the court begins its new term. The government shutdown is not expected to affect the court's normal work schedule.
At issue is whether strict limits on direct campaign contributions by individuals -- in the Federal Election Campaign Act -- violate the First Amendment.
A ruling by spring could have an immediate impact on the congressional midterm elections next November, and be another blow to existing federal election laws.
The appeal from the 46-year-old owner of a Tuscaloosa-based company is supported in court by the Republican National Committee.
They object to a 1970s Watergate-era law restricting someone from giving no more than $48,600 to federal candidates, and $74,600 to political action committees, during a two-year election cycle -- for a maximum of $123,200.
McCutcheon says he has a constitutional right to donate more than that amount to as many office seekers as he wants, so long as no one candidate gets more than the $2,600 per election limit.
He supports those individual controls, but "what doesn't make any sense is that you can only give that amount of money to a few candidates, because somehow my giving money to (U.S. Rep.) Martha Roby of Alabama could corrupt (former Rep.) Allen West of Florida. That's just nutty, but that's what the powers-that-be want: to prevent folks who want to get involved from having the same ability to get involved and support candidates that big union PACs have."
Political speech or not?
McCutcheon equates his donations to "core political speech."
But backers of continued congressional regulation do not see it that way.
"The reason we have limitations on the dollars an individual can give is to create some sense of fairness, so that if we do have a campaign finance system driven by donations, we have as many opportunities for as many people as possible to participate," said Robert Zimmerman, a prominent Democratic fundraiser.
"That's why there are limitations, so that everyone has an equal or fair voice in the process. Not only are our elections being put up for auction, these donors are making an investment in the democratic system for their own agenda and we taxpayers have to foot the bill," he said.
Zimmerman, too, lives and breathes politics and is a member of the national party's finance team, helping raise about $500,000 for President Barack Obama's re-election effort.
A special three-judge federal panel in Washington earlier rejected McCutcheon's appeal.
The competing arguments are stark: supporters of campaign finance reform say current federal regulations are designed to prevent corruption in politics. Opponents said it would criminalize free speech and association.
The current case deals with direct political contributions. A separate 2010 high court case dealt with campaign spending by outside groups, seeking to influence federal elections. There, the conservative majority -- citing free speech concerns -- eased long-standing restrictions on "independent spending" by corporations, labor unions, and certain non-profit advocacy groups in political campaigns.
The so-called "Citizens United" ruling helped open the floodgates to massive corporate spending in the 2012 elections. It also led to further litigation seeking to loosen current restrictions on both the spending and donation areas.
The three-year-old ruling also put corporations on the same free speech footing as wealthy individuals, who have long enjoyed the ability to spend freely on behalf of federal candidates.
That and a subsequent decision from a federal appeals court in Washington have led to a proliferation of so-called "super PACs"-- separate political action committees that can raise and spend unlimited amounts of cash from businesses, unions, and advocacy groups.
These super PACs are independent political organizations operating as "527s," named after the tax code governing their operation. They cannot contribute directly to a federal candidate or political party.
Limits on direct contributions to candidates by corporations and individuals remain in place, the focus in part of the current McCutcheon appeal.


Date: 5th January 2022
Jodie Comer drops out of Ridley Scott’s upcoming film, Kitbag, which details the rapid ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Joaquin Phoenix.
"Unfortunately, due to COVID and changes of schedule, I don’t think I can make Kitbag work now due to a scheduling conflict," Comer told The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast. "Which is rubbish", she adds in her inimitable style.
Kitbag, which Scott is still making with Phoenix, is a look at Napoleon's origins and his fast, ruthless climb to emperor, all viewed through the prism of his volatile, passionate relationship with Josephine.
Comer is coming off quite a year. 2021 brought audiences some of her best comedic work to date in the romantic video game world set comedy, Free Guy, while many believe Comer would be secured an Oscar nomination for her fantastic dramatic work in The Last Duel if not for that film’s disappointing results at the box-office. In The Last Duel, Comer portrayed a woman who comes forward and admits she was raped. Many believed Comer’s work was among the best female performances of 2021 which were offered at the movies.
Apple Studios which is the company that will be financing Kitbag had stated that they were in 'advanced negotiations' with another actress to play Comer’s role of Empress Josephine in the highly anticipated dramatic film. Empress Josephine had an intriguing relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte which is the focus of the upcoming picture. This new movie will showcase the love that these two characters had for one another.
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5. Tyra Banks
Actress Karrine Steffans prides herself so much on being a “video vixen” (someone who has appeared in multiple music videos by famous rappers) that she even wrote her own book titled Confessions of a Video Vixen.
Model Tyra Banks turned her nose up at the book, which details all the famous men that Steffans has slipped into bed with over the years. How did Steffans then retaliate to this kind of snobbery? She hit right back with the cold, hard truth.
In an interview with Aalbc.com, Steffans said, “There are people like Tyra who are hypocrites. Women especially, who have slept their way through their whole careers. And it’s not a secret within the Hollywood circle”. Ouch. Then, to throw even more dirt at Tyra, she continued, “Now she has her own talk show where she’s well-groomed, all made up, and has on a $5,000 wig. Don’t get me wrong, Tyra’s done well for herself.
You have to applaud her for all that she’s achieved, coming from that model world, and expanding, which is wonderful. But let’s not pretend that you haven’t done some of the people and things that I’ve done”. Something tells us that the feud between these two has just got a whole lot worse.

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She is more subdued in real life (reminds me of shades of blueberries) and meant to be a sturdy enough to hold lots of goodies when my eldest daughter, Andrea, and I attend the Houston Quilt Market next month to promote "Making More Needle Felting Magic." I looked for months to find a suitable lining but never found one so I opted to felt the lining and let it hang over the edge with a little decorative needle felting and stitching to dress her up! The straps were felted and then stitched to a fabric backing so they won't stretch when carrying a heavy load.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
This is my crazy patch quilt still in progress. I've used up ALL the scraps from my felt vests and some Harris Tweed wool fulled wool scraps as well - I brought these back with me from the factory in Stornoway so they lend wonderful memories of that visit. The next step is to add some machine needle felting (alread added a few flowers here and there), hand embroidery and beads.
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
I'm making a patchwork using up all the scraps leftover from my last two vests - the colors seem to really complement one another - it's a work in progress so I'm not sure what it will end up being! But as you can see, I dyed some curls this past weekend for my etsy store in some of the same tones - they remind me of Fall which is in the air here in Maryland this past few mornings. I also dyed some blue roving and curls - still drying.
This has to be the most sheer felt that I've made to date. I wanted something that would be "floaty" but covered with wool at the same time - there are three pieces and enough to do some sort of long vest. Things I learned: I rolled all three pieces at the same time, however, the back seems to have shrunk more than the two fronts, so I'll rewet it (when I get some time) and stretch it. I may just do something very simple and stitch it at the shoulders and below the arm for a couple of inches - anchoring it with something fancy. It will look great over jeans with boots and a turtleneck! The color is just scrumpteous - the background was a deep pink gauze that I dyed some time ago and the wool is in variegated pinks/reds purchased at the MD Sheep and Wool - only problem is that is ran like crazy and I had to make sure that I had plastic everywhere! after all the soap and water, it seems to have gotten much better. There are also pieces of hand dyed velvet and some silk fibers embedded in it - delicious.

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A judge has ordered trustee Oliver Carroll be removed from Toronto's Catholic school board after finding him guilty of conflict of interest charges.
The ruling released yesterday is the latest embarrassment for the beleaguered Toronto District Catholic School Board, which was taken over by a provincially appointed supervisor following a scandal over trustee expense abuse.
Also, at a meeting last month, when trustees voted 8-4 to endorse Angela Kennedy as chair over incumbent Catherine LeBlanc-Miller, Carroll is alleged to have said "f--- you" to LeBlanc-Miller and made a thumb-sucking gesture at Trustee Maria Rizzo, who yelled that he only bullies females because he doesn't "have the balls" to go after men.
Supervisor Norbert Hartmann was so bothered by trustee behaviour, he refused to allow the board to have any chair at all for the time being.
Carroll, meanwhile, faced 10 conflict-of-interest offences, with one coming when Carroll introduced a motion for the board to pay defence costs of trustees charged with conflict of interest, Ontario Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly ruled.
Last May, while serving as chair of the board's budget committee, Carroll welcomed a fellow trustee's proposal to ban teacher layoffs despite declining enrolment and the need to reduce an $11 million deficit. Carroll's daughter had recently taken a job with the board. His son had just earned his teacher's certificate and applied to be on the list of approved supply teachers.
"Justice Kelly found 10 different contraventions of the act and said they were serious," said Catholic ratepayer Michael Baillargeon, who lodged the complaint. "This is the biggest decision affecting a trustee since the act was proclaimed in 1972."
The judgment allows Carroll to run in the next election, 21 months from now.
Carroll said he will appeal.


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Jaipur: Four youths killed in motorcycle accident
Jaipur: Four youths were killed on Saturday when their motorbike rammed into a stationary truck in Rajasthan`s Alwar district, police said.
The incident took place when the youth riding the motorcycle lost control of the speeding vehicle and rammed into the truck, killing him and other three pillion riders at the spot, they said.
The deceased were aged between 19 and 20 years, police said.
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The Master Chief has been called a video game icon, a relative newcomer among more established franchise characters, such as Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Lara Croft. The character has received mixed reception. Reviewers such as Kotaku have pointed to the Chief's silent and faceless nature as a weakness to the character, while other publications said this attribute allows players to better assume the role of the Master Chief. Gaming magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly named the Master Chief as the eighth greatest video game character ever. (read more...)
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In the original version of the story and the vast majority of retellings, Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American millionaire (later billionaire) playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on crime, an oath tempered with the greater ideal of justice. Wayne trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime. Batman operates in the fictional American Gotham City, assisted by various supporting characters including his crime-fighting partner, Robin, his butler Alfred Pennyworth, the police commissioner Jim Gordon, and occasionally the heroine Batgirl. He fights an assortment of villains such as the Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Catwoman. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, martial arts skills, an indomitable will, fear, and intimidation in his continuous war on crime.
The Tokyo Mew Mewmanga and anime series features a cast of characters designed by Mia Ikumi. The series takes place in a fictional version of Tokyo, Japan, where five adolescent girls, called Mew Mews, are infused with the DNA of endangered species to combat aliens attempting to take over the Earth. The manga series is followed by a short sequel series, Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode, which introduces a new Mew Mew and a new threat.
The Mew Mews are led by the main character, Ichigo Momomiya, whose first task is to gather the other four Mew Mews: Mint Aizawa, Lettuce Midorikawa, Pudding Fong, and Zakuro Fujiwara. As the series progresses, Ichigo goes from having a crush on Masaya Aoyama to becoming his girlfriend while trying to hide her secret double life from him. The series antagonists include three aliens, Kish, Pie, and Tart, and their leader, Deep Blue. Originally from Earth, the aliens were forced to leave long ago due to deadly environmental changes. They have returned to kill the humans, who they feel are destroying their planet, and reclaim the planet. In a la Mode, middle school student Berry Shirayuki is introduced as the sixth Mew Mew and, in the absence of Ichigo, the temporary leader of the Mew Mews. A la Mode also introduces new set of antagonists, the Saint Rose Crusaders, a group of human teenagers with various psychic abilities with a desire to create their own utopia. Led by Duke, they make several attempts to kill Berry, eventually turning the local populace against the Mew Mews.
Ikumi's initial vision for Tokyo Mew Mew was a story called Tokyo Black Cat Girl that featured a cat-girl battling alien invaders. After the story was transitioned to a more upbeat story of five female superheroes, the character designs were redone to have a lighter, more colorful feel. The main series characters were praised for being a perfect fit for the overall story, as well as for their cute appearances. The characters introduced in a la Mode were also praised for their visual appearances, but criticized as being repeats of the original series. The character Duke was also criticized for having a design reminiscent of the white supremacy group, the Ku Klux Klan. (read more...)

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FUNDING to help a major new development in Sunderland and South Tyneside has been secured.
A total of £42m has been pledged for the two authorities and their International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) project.
Proposed for an area close to the A19 and to the north of Nissan’s existing manufacturing plant, the IAMP would provide a world-class environment for high tech industries and advanced manufacturing businesses.
The project is designed to attract more than 5,000 jobs and bring in more than £300m of private sector investment over the next ten years.
It is anticipated the IAMP can help secure more automotive supply chain jobs following Nissan’s recent announcement on the Qashqai and X-Trail replacement models being manufactured in Sunderland from 2020.
The Government funds – as part of the Industrial Strategy – announced today (Monday 23 January) – are earmarked for the supporting infrastructure of new roads, access and utilities and it has been designated a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’. The £91.9m project will also see contributions from the two local authorities and Enterprise Zone income in the form of retained business rates.
Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Paul Watson, said: “We already have one of the biggest and most productive car plants in Europe and we are a centre for electric vehicle research and production.
“We have advanced manufacturing expertise in aerospace and turbo technologies, and we know there’s interest and demand for facilities and land for new and expanding companies.
“This is why the IAMP is an important project for Sunderland, South Tyneside, the North East region and the UK economy.
“Following Nissan’s recent news, the IAMP is the prime location for the supply chain jobs that will now follow. Sunderland and South Tyneside are working together to ensure that our residents can benefit directly from this major boost for our future wealth and prosperity.”
The proposed IAMP is a 100-hectare plus site (more than 100 football pitches) and consultation is already underway. See iampnortheast.co.uk for more details.
Councillor Iain Malcolm, Leader of South Tyneside Council, said: “The IAMP project is recognised as being of ‘national significance’ and today’s announcement is another step forward.
“Our region is already at the forefront of British and European manufacturing and the IAMP project is about capitalising on our unrivalled skillsets and cementing that reputation further.
“This funding will ensure the right infrastructure is in place to support the IAMP and the economic opportunities it can unlock.”
The works will include:
• An upgrade to the A1290 connecting it to the Highways England schemes for the A19; new bridges and junctions, and the site drainage system
• Electrical power supply and connections; water and service utility connections and diversions
• Acquisition and management of specific land for ecology mitigation
• Land acquisitions for development sites
• Long-term site management and initial public transport revenue support.
First outlined in 2014, the IAMP is a key part of the Sunderland City Deal in Partnership with South Tyneside. The deal is seeing Sunderland and South Tyneside working closely with the North East LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership), plus the areas of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, as part of the North East Combined Authority (NECA).


Monitoring IBM i With Prometheus
In my previous blog post, I demonstrated how to deploy a simple dashboard using Grafana, an open-source visualization tool. Today, we will explore a different approach. Rather than using a Grafana backend running on IBM i, we will leverage Prometheus. Prometheus defines itself as "an open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit.” We can use Prometheus to monitor our entire technology ecosystem, including IBM i. Using this tool, you can have access to real-time and historical data points about your system performance, operational data and much more.
There are a few reasons why you might want to use Prometheus to monitor your infrastructure. First off, Prometheus provides the persistence of your system metrics. A simple REST-based Grafana integration, as discussed in my previous post, is a great way to provide a powerful and visually-appealing dashboard. However, Grafana doesn't store any data. It just shows live information from its configured data sources. So, when using the REST-based configuration discussed in my last post, data is only gathered while you're running the Grafana dashboard.
In addition, the ecosystem around Prometheus is significant. The community has provided thousands of "exporters" that can send information to Prometheus from a variety of hardware devices or software packages. The Prometheus website maintains an official list, and the default port allocations wiki page on GitHub has an even more thorough catalog of the many exporters available. This vast ecosystem is well-equipped to monitor your whole software and hardware infrastructure. In fact, you might be surprised by how much software already talks to Prometheus. For example, the WildFly exporter enables your WildFly (or JBoss) applications to publish important information.
Even further, since the Prometheus protocol is so prevalent, it is understood by a countless number of enterprise monitoring tools, both proprietary and open source! Some examples include:
- IBM Instana
- And many more!
Prometheus also comes with a robust alerting system, so you can get notified when some significant event happens. The alert manager can be integrated with text messaging, email, chat systems and more.
Understanding the Topology
Before we go too far, let's review how the various pieces will fit together. The major components are as follows:
- One or more exporters provide data about an endpoint of interest. In our case, the exporter runs on a job on IBM i. These exporters are passive exporters. That is, they don't push data to Prometheus. Instead, they provide data to Prometheus when asked.
- An instance of Prometheus is running, often around the clock. This Prometheus instance will periodically ask ("scrape") the exporters for metrics.
- Metrics can be inspected or visualized with a number of tools. Grafana is a common choice. It seamlessly integrates with Prometheus and has many other capabilities, thanks to a vast library of plugins. In this case, Grafana need only be launched when you hope to visualize the metrics of interest.
Figure 1. Overall topology with Prometheus and Grafana
Deploying the IBM i Prometheus Exporter
Thankfully, there is a JDBC-based tool that leverages IBM i services (SQL) to export IBM i metrics! As you might expect, this tool is open source. See the project page on GitHub for more information. Deploying the Prometheus exporter is relatively simple. Start by downloading the latest .jar file from the releases page and storing it as a stream file on your IBM i system. From there, just run:
java -jar prom-client-ibmi.jar
If this is your first time running the tool, it will ask if you'd like to create a default configuration file (config.json) with some reasonable defaults:
Figure 2. Prometheus exporter initial configuration
After that, your exporter should be running on port 9853
Figure 3. Prometheus exporter success message
That's it! You're now running a Prometheus exporter that exports IBM i metrics. The default configuration publishes hundreds of metrics, including:
- System activity levels (such as CPU usage)
- Memory pool information
- Apache HTTP server metrics
- The number of remote TCP connections
When you deploy to production, you probably want to deploy this exporter as a service so that it is running even after you sign out. The project page on GitHub has guidance on how to do this using the 'nohup' utility or Service Commander for IBM i.
Deploy the Prometheus Instance
The Prometheus instance doesn't run on IBM i. Often, it can be deployed into a container. I chose to download the Prometheus-provided image from Docker Hub by running:
docker pull prom/prometheus
Or if using Podman:
podman pull docker.io/prom/prometheus
Prometheus is configured by YAML files. The most noteworthy are:
- prometheus.yml, the main configuration file
- alerts.yml, the configuration for the alerting system
The bare minimum configuration has a single target configured for scraping metrics. An example would look like the following, with a single target. Note that the target address and port number is where an exporter is running.
Figure 4. Sample Prometheus configuration
Once your configuration is ready, you can launch according to the image's documenation page, specifying '-v' to provide a path to your prometheus.yml file. For instance, to launch the image in a container named "prometheus":
docker run -d --name=prometheus -v /path/to/prometheus.yml:/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml -p 9090:9090 prom/prometheus
At this point, Prometheus should be up and running in the container at port 9090. I can access it by pointing my browser at http://<container_ip>:9090. At first, there is not much there!
Figure 5. Initial Prometheus web view
The next step is to verify that the configured target is up. For that, just go to "Targets" under the status menu. Here, I can see the one configured target, and it is up!
Figure 6. Target system status
Once you know the target is up, you can go to the "graph" tab and start playing around. In this screenshot, I already have some historical data, so it's a bit more exciting than what you'll see on first startup:
Figure 7. Graphing historical data
Next up, we can use Grafana's visualization engine to build a custom dashboard. We will follow the same steps to deploy Grafana as done in my previous blog post.
In this case, though, choose Prometheus as the data source type in Grafana when adding a new data source. For the address, put the address of your now-running Prometheus server.
Figure 8. Prometheus data source in Grafana
With your new data source, you can now configure a dashboard in Grafana how you normally would.
Figure 9. IBM i dashboard in Grafana
Taking Monitoring to the Next Level
In summary, Prometheus can be a very powerful tool for monitoring your IT infrastructure, especially when paired with Grafana. The IBM i exporter also gives you tons of flexibility, since can easily be extended using SQL. See the project page on GitHub for more information. In short, any numeric data that is SQL-accessible can be monitored with Prometheus. That includes your company’s operational data. Want to track expense data? Supplier lead times? Revenue? If SQL can grab it, Prometheus can scrape it! And when you add new metrics to Prometheus, they will automatically be available to Grafana as well.
Regardless of the size of your company, Prometheus is worth considering. As with any open-source project, feel free to join the community channels listed on the open-source resources page for insights and collaboration.


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- Josh Hamilton trade: Angels GM says moving on was in team’s ‘best interest’
- Lou Holtz retires: Hopefully shows shift at ESPN
- Anquan Boldin on Colin Kaepernick: ‘Trust your skills’
- NFL trade rumors: Titans Willing to trade No.2 Pick?
- Nick Young injury: Lakers forward likely done for season
- Metta World Peace expressed interest in St. John’s head coaching job
- Darren Sharper settles multiple rape charges with plea deal
- NFL free agency 2015: Are there any targets left for the Seattle Seahawks?
- Michael Crabtree visits Dolphins amid shrinking market
- Chris Borland retires from 49ers amid health issues
VIDEO: Blake Griffin feeds DeAndre Jordan vs. Hawks
- Updated: March 8, 2014
Lob City was in full effect on Saturday night as the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Atlanta Hawks. DeAndre Jordan‘s dunk off Blake Griffin‘s lob is only one example of why their squad’s interior is so difficult to match up against.
If you don’t cover DJ, Blake’s going to get you and vice versa. This time, it was DJ’s turn.
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Simple-to-make salad dressing is good over spinach or other green salads.
- 1⁄2 cup sesame oil
- 1⁄4 cup honey
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- Combine ingredients in jar and shake well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
This is an excellent recipe. I added 2 tablespoons of Soya sauce for some added flavour.
I love sesame oil and this dressing has lots of it! Thanks for a delicious dressing!
I really enjoyed this salad dressing, I had it over snap peas. Nice and garlic taste, not to overpowering. Thanks for posting this :)

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Boris Johnson's visit to Bristol super vaccination hub in pictures
The Prime Minister arrived at Ashton Gate's new vaccination centre this afternoon
Boris Johnson visited Bristol's Ashton Gate stadium this afternoon to mark the opening of its mass vaccination centre.
The Prime Minister arrived at the sports stadium at about 12.30pm today (January 11), a few hours after the first people arrived to get their vaccine against coronavirus.
He spent about an hour inside meeting people who were getting their jabs, as well as NHS workers and the many other staff and volunteers involved in the vaccine roll-out.
Mr Johnson also spoke to journalists including a Bristol Live reporter - follow our live updates with reaction here.
Justifying his trip from London to Bristol for the visit, Mr Johnson said it was "essential that I explain to the public what we are doing to roll out the mass vaccination centres".
Bristol is among seven locations to host the so-called 'super vaccination hubs', which have capacity to administer thousands of jabs every week.
People eligible for the priority slots will be contacted by the NHS to book a time.
Scroll down the gallery below for some of the best pictures from the PM's visit and from the opening of the vaccination hub:

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text: Display your favorite memories of your little one with our fun baby picture frame. A yellow buttercream colored frame with the words "You Are My Sunshine" and an illustrated bright yellow sun. This square frame measures 10x10" and is 2inches in width. This cute frame is able to stand on its own or has a hook on the back to be hung on a wall. This frame holds a 4x6 photo.

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Do you love quilting beautiful patterns but don’t have the time to spend months and months on one project? Do you have so many quilts on your list that you feel like you’ll never be able to make them all? Try making some quick quilting projects that you can finish in a relatively short period of time!
Here are 5 ways to speed up the quilt-making process:
1. Use precut fabrics
Precut squares, available in Craftsy Supplies.
When much of the cutting has already been done for you, you can get right to the fun part — sewing! Along the same lines, it’s fun to work from quilt kits where all of the fabrics have been chosen for you and are beautifully coordinated, allowing you to jump straight into the project without having to spend a lot of time and effort choosing quilting fabric. Some kits have the pieces precut ahead of time, while others include easy directions on how to cut fabrics that are included in the kit.
2. Let the fabric do the work
Easy Layer Cake Quilt Pattern by Craftsy Member Ricky Wilks
Choose quilting patterns than incorporate large pieces where you can show off a favorite fabric or collection of prints as the focal point of the quilt. It’s fun to piece large blocks that show off the fabrics to their best advantage. Not only will you get to admire your pretty pieces, there will be fewer blocks to sew!
3. Assembly line sew
Chain piecing photo via Christa Quilts.
Some quilters like to start and end every session of chain-stitching with another project cut from scraps that otherwise might have been thrown away. If you trim up your leftovers into useable squares and strips before you put them away, you’ll accumulate enough scraps for a free quilt in no time. It’s like you are making two quilts at one time for twice the fun.
4. Machine quilt your quilts
Machine Quilting the Abacus Quilt. Pattern available via the Craftsy Pattern Store.
Not only is machine quilting much quicker to do that traditional hand quilting, it’s a great way to add depth and dimension to your quilt. You can incorporate large-scale designs to get a quilt done in a hurry. Apply some creative walking foot quilting to add graphic texture to your quilts with straight or gently curving lines.
5. Use a die cutting machine
One of my favorite ways to whip up a quick quilt is with the help of a die cutter. I recently finished a quilt made from fused and machine-appliquéd circles. It only took me about 30 minutes to cut all the circles with the help of a die cutter. Plus, they were perfectly round! With the growing popularity of die cutters and perfectly formed shapes to cut, you can finish more quilts quickly and move on to the next project.
Learn Eleanor Burns’ tips and techniques in Craftsy’s Quick & Easy Quilting class. Enhance your patchwork skills and create gorgeous, accurately constructed quilts in less time!

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Orchestra patrons in the North Island will have a special treat this Waitangi Day, with two NZSO National Youth Orchestra concerts scheduled on February 6 and 7. British conductor Ben Northey will lead the 75-strong orchestra in Wellington (Thursday February 6) and Napier (Friday February … Continue readingNYO to perform on Waitangi Day
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2014 concert schedule, including six concerts in Dunedin to be held from April through November. We list below the Dunedin concerts. For full details of the NZSO’s 2014 concert season, visit www.nzso.co.nz/concerts/season/2014.
The list of players for the 2013 New Zealand National Youth Orchestra was announced last month. This week, the 77 young players that made the cut have traveled to the North Island for concerts in Wellington and Auckland. Conducted by Australian-born Richard Gill, the programme … Continue readingNational Youth Orchestra concerts in North Island
The last time the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offered to run a coaching session with the Dunedin Youth Orchestra, the weather gods had other ideas. Fortunately the sun was shining last Wednesday so the NZSO were able to get into Dunedin for their concert “Magnificent … Continue readingSectional Rehearsals with NZSO
Last week the Southern Sinfonia roused us with their concert “From Russia With Love,” conducted by Nicolas Braithwaite and featuring guest pianist Nikolai Demidenko. Next week Dunedin gets another musical treat as the NZSO are in town on their Magnificent Mozart tour. And DYO gets … Continue readingNZSO: Magnificent Mozart


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Falcons G Asamoah on IR; injury settlement with RB Smith
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive guard Jon Asamoah on injured reserve and reached an injury settlement with running back Antone Smith as they got down to the 53-man roster limit with a final round of cuts.
The moves were announced Saturday.
Asamoah didn't suit up for the final preseason game against Baltimore because of a hip injury. He already had lost his starting job in the Falcons' new zone-clocking scheme.
Smith was a big-play contributor for the Falcons in 2014, but he sustained a hamstring injury in the preseason opener and had not practiced since.
Last season, Smith scored five touchdowns on just 36 touches - all of them covering at least 38 yards.


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RERA is a platform where an aggrieved home buyer can file a complaint directly on MahaRERA site. Government wants to promote and popularize the amicable and effective settlement of disputes arising with reference to Real Estate. And to offer speedy settlement of commercial disputes MahaRERA has also provided another Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism of Conciliation forum.
The article will also touch upon most common complaints. Can builders proactively avoid complaints? Are their any measures have grievance less and foster happy home buyers? Will the spirit of RERA i.e. transparency, faith and confidence, in the governing bodies & private builders, ever be established? We shall touch upon these concerns.
RERA started with complain mechanism. Solving such grievances involved trials and legal proceedings. The conclusion of several cases has ended in compensation and penalty. Home buyers have been satisfied with the verdict and justice offered. Time and effort to number of pending complaints was very high. So as a Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism Conciliation forum was established.
Highlights of Conciliation forum
1. Aim is to have Mutual and amicable conciliation of dispute
2. Dispute settlement forum has 15 consumer representatives (from Grahak Panchayat Mumbai & Pune)
3. 18 developer/promoter members from associations like CREDAI and NAREDCO.( Confederation of Real Estate
Developers Association of India and National Real Estate Development Council).
4. The conciliation forum is headed by the secretary of MahaRERA.
5. The purpose of conciliation forum is to solve disputes amicably. And not take up a legal battle. (Legal as we
all know will mean waste of time, money and delayed verdict)
Common Reasons and Settlement
1. Most common matters of dispute are: Matters of Quality of construction, promised amenities,
late delivery and disputes rising due to money matters etc.
2. Grievances due to OC not granted conveyance deed, Title deeds and agreements.
3. Home buyers compensation norms are prescribed in the RERA Act. (section 59- Non registration : 10% of the cost
of real estate project or 3 years imprisonment, section 64, section 66, section 68)
4. In most cases buyers seeking cancellation and ask for a refund.
5. If matters are not resolved at Conciliation forum, it can be approached to appellate body MahaRERA
Can litigation / conciliation be avoided?
Complaints & litigations mean brand devaluation, loss of business, home buyer will see your project suspiciously and the domino effect is carried further. Hence miscreant and malpractice has no room in RERA Era. Transparency, trust and good communication will not allow such grievances to furnish. How can builder /promoter earn happy customers? Some strategies that promoter/ developers can adopt are listed below.
1. Amenities that are promised should be published on the website or brochures.
2. Property tracking mechanism should be built and shared with home buyers
3. After sales relation should be established
4. Communication should be on personal basis
5. RERA compliance certificates can be shared with the home buyers
6. Quarterly updates of building and common amenities can be shared.
7. Customers and bank can be notified of completion stages.
8. Payment collection should follow the prescribed RERA standards
9. In case of delays in project allottees should be informed
10. In situation of change in development plan and layout consent of allottees can be obtained
11. Aware and informed home buyers.
Millennials are the new home buyers. They have the power of internet, social media & forums. Without going through reviews they do not buy. In a sluggish industry and thinning profit margins there is no room for conciliations. Needless to say conciliation comes with compensation & penalties.
Find out how can you avoid this? Can you have happy home buyers?
Visit our site to find awakening tips and solution…

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Left Submandibular Gland Sialendoscopy
Prior to seeing Dr. Osborne, I had seen two other ENT’s for swelling of my left salivary gland.
The first ENT recommended removal of my thyroid. Since that did not seem to be the problem, I chose
to do noting at that time.
Within a year or so, I had a flare up with an infection in the left salivary gland. There was a
great deal of pain associated with gland, and eating was difficult leading to a weight loss of
approximately 10%. I had not been so light since freshman year of high school.
So, I saw the second ENT. This time two stones were diagnosed in the left salivary ducts, via
CT scan. The second ENT recommended complete removal of the left salivary glnad. The surgery
would be from the outside of my throat and would bring a 5% chance of nerve damage to the left side
of my face. The infection subsided with antibiotics, and once more I chose to do anything.
I then researched sialendoscopy on the internet and quickly found Dr. Osborne. He seemed to
be removing stones with sialendoscopy that other ENT’s considered too large for such removal. Once I
had another flare-up of an infection, I made an appointment with Dr. Osborne. Dr. Osborne reviewed
my ct scan, and without hesitation he described how he could remove the stones with sialendoscopy,
reserving the salivary gland and restoring its healthy function.
Dr. Osborne’s explanation of the surgery was so clear that I immediately scheduled for the next
possible surgery appointment. I had surgery on a Wednesday. As soon as I awoke, I could feel
immediately relief from my painful symptoms. Recovery was quick, in fact, four days after surgery I
was skiing at Mammoth Mountain!
Had I followed each initial recommendation I would have my thyroid removed. I would have
had my entire salivary gland removed and I would still have the stones! Dr. Osborne did a great thing
for me! I can’t thank him enough. Additionally, the staff at Osborne Head & Neck Institute is extremely
friendly and professional. It has been a great experience! Thanks to all at Osborne Head & Neck


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We are proud to announce that West of Quebec Wheelers’ Emily Flynn finished 1st place in the Elite 1&2 women’s division at the Lake of Bays Race Ontario Cup Road Race last weekend. This qualified her to participate in this … Continue reading
A podium finish for the West of Quebec Wheelers this weekend at the Calabogie race. Pat Pelda 1st place and Brent Atkins 2nd. Good job guys!
What better way to start the season but with the famous Mufferaw Joe ride hosted by the West of Quebec Wheelers. This year it will be on May 5th, 2013. As usual there will be 2 rides. A short one of about … Continue reading
Are you tired of winter and crawling the walls? Do you need to blow off some steam? What better way to do it than riding a bike as fast and as hard as you can a bunch of times, while … Continue reading
West of Quebec Wheelers John Large, Brent Atkins and Harry Musson took Roller Racing on the road this weekend to Peterborough where the Peterborough Cycling Club held their 2013 Open House. The event was held at the Wild Rock Outfitters … Continue reading


This next Sunday 22 of September the Malaga triathlete Rubén Ruzafa will compete again in a test XTERRA this time on the other side of the world, in China.
This will be the first edition of the test where he will face the French Brice Daubord y Maxim Chane or the veteran Ben Allen. David Escolar It will be the other Spanish representative in the test.
This test will be the final of the Xterra Asia Pacific and there will be 25.000 $ in prizes at stake.
The test will begin at 1: 30 AM Spanish time on Sunday 21 September
Further information: https://www.xterraplanet.com/


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cute huh? I think the stamp set is one that SimonSaysStamp.com sent for my birthday in one of my orders. A cute little set that was fun to color.
I love the woodgrain card base on this card. Lawn Fawn makes them in several colors and I have them all. They add such a nice detail to a card.
Here are the Copic markers that I used to color the images:


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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament Francis Zaake has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking a temporary injunction to block his removal from office as a Commissioner of Parliament.
On March 10th 2022, the Parliament resolved to remove Zaake from the office of Commissioner and required him to apologize to Parliament within a week.
The removal from office followed a report made by the Committee of Rules, Discipline and Privileges with amendments presented by the chairperson Abdu Katuntu which found Zaake in breach of public trust and Parliament decorum.
On Wednesday, Zaake through his lawyers led by Erias Lukwago petitioned the Constitutional Court arguing that there’s an imminent threat that his rights, as well as entitlements, privileges and responsibilities attached to the office of the commissioner will be jeopardized.
According to Zaake, he will suffer damages that no amount of money can compensate if at all he is is not maintained as a Commissioner.
Zaake contends that he has filed a Constitutional petition challenging the process to remove him from office and it has higher chances of succeeding. He has therefore asked court to direct Parliament to halt the implementation of the resolution such that he remains in office until his constitutional petition is determined.
In his petition, Zaake accuses the Rules Committee members to having received 6 million shillings worth tax payers money as a reward for participating in the Committee proceedings that resulted in his removal from office.
According to Zaake, this was a bribe and therefore he wants the court to compel each beneficiary to refund the same to the consolidated fund.
He adds that the whole resolution was made in contravention with the Parliamentary Rules of Procedure because there was no quorum in the house having passed it without obtaining the vote of at least half of all voting members of Parliament.
The current Parliament of Uganda has more than 528 legislators and ex-officials but the evidence submitted to court shows that only 161 MPs participated in the voting exercise.
The evidence submitted to court also indicates that the motion to remove Zaake from office was smuggled onto the floor of Parliament because on that day, it was not on the order paper and that he was also not accorded a right to a fair hearing.
“The petitioner was not given any opportunity to answer issues raised in the debate that preceded voting on the impugned motion before the members physically present in the Parliamentary Chambers cast their votes”, reads Zaake’s affidavit.
Through his lawyers of Kiiza and Mugisha and Company, PACE Advocates, and Lukwago and Company Advocates, Zaake now wants the decision quashed and he goes back to his office as a Commissioner.
The case which is filed against the Attorney General is yet to be fixed for hearing.
Zaake’s troubles started a few weeks ago during plenary sessions to honour Parliament and staff who had participated in the East African Legislative Assembly Games in Tanzania.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among indicated that although Zaake had allegedly been tortured and had a broken leg, he was able to win a gold medal for Parliament. This was at the time when the Parliamentarians were concerned with the increased number of torture cases in the country allegedly by the security agencies and when the line minister seemed not bothered.
As a result, Parliament indicated that Zaake went on his social media platforms attacking Anita for having mocked him and the statements he reportedly posted were the reason he was found guilty and accordingly impeached from office.


Angela Simmons is now 30 weeks pregnant and is expected to give birth in the next few months. But she might be in the delivery room BY HERSELF. Because the reality socialite was spotted out in LA yesterday WITHOUT her engagement ring.
Word on the curb is that Angela and her fiance have decided to separate.
Earlier this year, Angela announced on social media that she was engaged to Sutton Tennyson, an Atlanta native living in Los Angeles. Sutton has a criminal past and has been accused of domestic violence, which may be the reason Angela's dropped him.


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Sterilization cassette for STATIM 5000 S/G4 autoclave. ENDO cassette is characterized by the ability to sterilize long up to 48 cm, endoscopic instruments. Special rubber grips allow you to effectively fix the long tool in the cassette protecting it from uncontrolled movement and facilitate the flow of steam.
The cassette handle is green in color. The cassette contains a gasket and a wire frame with rubber grips.
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Charity begins at home, but what about those people without a home? We are a community based charity in West Berkshire set up to assist the homeless back into a home. Our aim is zero tolerance to homelessness in our area
We are now busily raising funds to maintain the 'half way' houses and forge ahead with helping others who are homeless plus planning for this coming winter. See NEWS page for summer fundraising events.
Our folk are now well settled into the 'half way' houses, which now look like real homes - all achieved with generous donations from the local community - who still keep providing with lovely goodies, laughter and friendship. Other guys are making great headway in different areas and jobs as they continue to find work and make life changes - a great bunch!
The bread you hold back belongs to the hungry. The clothes you lock away belong to the naked.
The money which you are hiding belongs to the needy.

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Tesla organized a special Model 3 Performance track day on a racetrack in Shanghai to let people experience the full performance on the electric vehicle.
At the Shanghai International Circuit last month, Tesla invited people to experience the Model 3 Performance version in a closed environment where they could really showcase the Model 3 Performance’s capabilities.
It looks like Tesla might have been inspired by the Tesla Corsa events.
In an interview during the second installment of Tesla Corsa earlier this year, Ben Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance and the organizer of the event, described the idea behind Tesla Corsa:
“Tesla Corsa is basically an opportunity for Tesla owners who daily drive their cars to go on the race track and experience the full dynamic of their cars in a safe environment.”
Tesla Corsa is not directly affiliated with the automaker, but they gave them a heads up and the company was there filming the event at the Buttonwillow Raceway in January.
A year into the project, they have already had three events – all in California.
Schaffer expressed interest in expanding Tesla Corsa to hold similar events around the world, but it looks like Tesla might have beaten him to it with this similar event in Shanghai.
Tesla released some images from the event (pictures by Tesla via Jay in Shanghai on Twitter):
Also, here’s a video of the Tesla Model 3 Track Day event at the Shanghai International Circuit:
As we suggested after reporting on the Tesla Corsa event, Tesla should be all over this.
It’s a great way for owners to experience the full potential of their vehicles in a safe environment and it’s a great way for Tesla to showcase those vehicles.
Tesla could also get some useful feedback from the more hardcore drivers at the event like Unplugged Performance was doing at Tesla Corsa for the Tesla performance modifications.
What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Magic of 66 Neon Canvas 16 X 20
This beautiful photo of Buck Atom’s on Route 66 was taken by Tulsa Native, Nick Clark. This version is printed locally on canvas and wrapped on a wooden frame. Ready to hang.
Printed on order. 2-3 weeks for production.


Summerland claims first-ever junior high golf win
April 15, 2021
Summerland junior high golf team members claimed first place in the first-ever junior high golf meet, Friday, at the Summerland Golf Course.
According to Coach Kris Tabbert, golfers played from the junior tees in 50-degree weather with 20 miles per hour winds.
Boyd County finished second, shooting 214 and North Central did not field a full team.
Dylan Rotherham tied for first with Kol Otten, of North Central, shooting 43. Otten won the playoff for the gold medal.
Cash Wickersham finished with 45, for third place; Coy Wickersham shot 50, to finish fourth.
Jenna Funk carded a 51, tying BC’s...


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Portland police pot tweet
Portland police tweeted about legal weed, causing an amused stir Friday, June 10, 2016.
If you're going to buy pot, Portland police want you to buy it the legal way - from a "legit" retailer.
They said as much in a tweet Friday evening.
And, judging by a quick review of recent Twitter activity, that tweet proved a lot more popular than most of the agency's messages.
By Saturday morning, the tweet had amassed more than 1,000 "likes" and nearly as many retweets.
Twitter users showed some strong approval in their replies to the tweet:
-- Emily E. Smith


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Disclaimer: All Star Wars trademarks and images on this website are Copyright and Restricted by Lucasfilm Ltd and Hasbro, Inc. Original material is copyrighted by Erik Schroeder, 1997 - 2010. This is an unofficial fan site that is not affiliated with Lucasfilm Ltd or any of its licensees.
Although this picture is a combination of Rebel hangars we see in all three movies, I wanted to go for visual impact rather than continuity.
Here's a tabletop version of the Rebel Base diorama.


Here are some pictures from Roy during his time in Singapore. Roy comes back on Wednesday!!!
Singapore has nice buildings and a yucky brown river
Hawker center a place where would-be street vendors congregate to sell their food. Much cleaner than the street
Cold tasty soy treats
this is the skypark literally a park suspended on three buildings


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There is no more quintessential summer food than watermelon, and there is no beverage more representative of summer than lemonade. This recipe is a fun way to combine both summer favorites into a refreshing and tasty drink.
We don’t keep many flavored beverages on hand in our home, because we are blessed with tap water that tastes wonderful. Quick, easy summer beverages like this one allow us to offer guests something other than tap water, without investing in a large selection of pre-made beverages that we probably won’t consume on our own.
Notes on the Recipe:
Lemon juice: A typical lemon has 2 tablespoons of juice. I don’t normally keep lemons on hand, so I use lemon juice concentrate. It is much less expensive and has a longer shelf life. However, you can use the juice from one lemon in this recipe. Alternatively, you could use lime juice to make an excellent watermelon limeade!
Watermelon: This recipe calls for chilled cubes of watermelon. I typically cut my watermelon into about 1.5″ cubes (click here for a tutorial), and place the bowl in the refrigerator. If your watermelon is not chilled, substitute ice cubes for some of the water.
Tartness: This lemonade is relatively tart. However, you can adjust the amount of lemon juice to your own personal taste. I have made this lemonade with three tablespoons of lemon juice which was a bit sour for me.
Fine mesh strainer: When you blend watermelon, it creates a slight pulp. If you want a smooth glass of lemonade, pour the beverage through a fine mesh strainer prior to consuming.
This fresh watermelon lemonade blends a pleasant tartness with the sweet summer flavor of watermelon. Delicious!
- 1 cup of ice cold water
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice concentrate (or from a fresh lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 cup coarsely diced seedless watermelon (cold from the refrigerator)
- Ice, optional
- Combine water, lemon juice, sugar, and watermelon in a small blender.
- Blend ingredients until the watermelon is well blended into the beverage.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a glass.
- Add a few ice cubes to the glass.
- Garnish with lemon if you are feeling festive, and enjoy!


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Don't feel bad about how much you do or do not like a forgettable reboot.
"Atmosphere? People don't come here for atmosphere..."
Such a sorrow, this sad state of Star Wars...
A filmmaker's first film brings representation to a long tired genre.
I think Batman could use a nice break after a venture like this.
A crossover event, literally a decade in the making.
Spielberg returns to the genre he practically invented.


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In contrast to the functionality of constant and low-temperature boilers, the functionality of gas condensing technology does not only consist in the combustion, gasification and release of heat. Between the last two steps, the flue gases also condense.
During the combustion of a fuel, in this case gas, flue gases are produced in addition to the measurable heating output. The latter consist mainly of hot steam, the components of which can be acidic. To protect the boiler itself and the flue gas system from this acidic steam, older boilers direct the flue gases outside. Depending on the heating technology, the exhaust gas temperature can be up to 200 degrees Celsius. Condensation of the water vapour in the exhaust gases is thus deliberately prevented.
A simple demonstration can be made that hot steam still contains energy: Whoever holds their hand over a pot of boiling water will quickly notice this energy on the palm of their hand. This is because the steam condenses on the surface of the hand and releases the hidden heat, also called condensation heat, at this point. One of the functions of gas condensing technology is to recover this condensation heat and add it to the heating water. For this purpose, the hot flue gases are passed through a heat exchanger before they reach the outside.
The heat exchanger is made of moisture and acid resistant stainless steel and is very compact due to its special design. When the hot flue gases flow through its coil, they are cooled by the heating water that flows back from the radiators to the boiler (return water). The exhaust gases gradually condense. What follows is the heat dissipation of the resulting water vapour to the heating system.
To ensure that condensation also occurs, the temperature of the return water must not exceed 57 degrees Celsius. Otherwise it cannot cause the hot flue gases to condense. Surface heating systems such as underfloor heating systems are suitable for cooling this return water.
The heat exchanger is therefore an important component of a gas condensing boiler or condensing gas heating system and is indispensable for the operation of this technology. It is able to transfer the condensation heat obtained to the heating system with virtually no loss. In this way, it converts up to 98 percent of the energy contained in the fuel into heat. An indestructible component for which system owners have a guarantee of up to ten years.
Condensate is created by the planned condensation of the water vapour contained in the flue gases. This can normally be discharged into the waste water, provided the pH value is not too high.
In addition to condensate drainage, the flue gas system must also be designed for condensing technology. In this case, the amount of acid contained in the condensate must not damage the system. The excess pressure generated by the use of a fan (e.g. by a burner fan) must not affect the new pipe system in any way. Flue pipes made of stainless steel or special plastic have proven themselves in practical use. If a flue already exists, the new pipe can usually be inserted into the existing flue. It is also possible to guide the flue externally without the existing flue stack.

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Finding A Forever Home
If any of you know Stephanie and I, you know that we’re big softies for four legged creatures. We currently have two dogs and three cats of our own, and all of them have been rescues. We’ve also had another dog and three other cats that have spent their lives with us, and they too have been rescues.
There’s something about cute little fuzzy friends that are just too much to resist. We’d talked in the past about fostering other dogs on a temporary basis until they could find their forever homes and a great family to call their own, but we’d always been hesitant because one of our own dogs is a little fear-aggressive around other dogs (but she’s getting so much better recently), and didn’t want to deal with all the issues that integrating two animals like this brings.
We wanted to be able to provide the foster dog with all the training and help possible to get adopted as soon as possible, but at the same time, respect our existing relationships with our current dogs. We just didn’t think we could handle it all.
Well, that was until we saw an email with a desperate plea to help save six dogs in Selkirk that were about to be put down because the local facility just couldn’t keep them any longer. We decided that saving a dog’s life was a little more important than a little convenience on our part.
The pictures aren’t outstanding, but we’d like you to meet Dash.
We’ll post more pictures of him as we get better ones.
Dash is a male Border Collie cross (we’re not sure what he’s crossed with though). We’ve only had Dash for three days as of this writing. He came to us with no name, and no real history as to what was going on with him.
We were told he’s about a year old, but we figure he’s closer to 8-10 months, as he’s tall, but he hasn’t filled out a lot yet. Dash is incredibly friendly and sweet, and he gets along equally well with dogs as well as cats, and people of all ages. Because he’s still in puppy stage, he plays pretty hard with other animals, but that will come out of him in time.
Now that we’re getting a chance to work with him after the whole hoopla of bringing him home and introducing him to the other dogs and a brand new environment, we can tell that Dash is an extremely intelligent dog. He has learned the “sit” command in just a minute or two of work, and he listens when you speak to him.
He’s energetic and loves to play and keep busy, so he would be an excellent fit for a person or family that can keep him active and engaged. He really enjoys long walks in the dog park, and with his speed and athleticism, he would be an awesome candidate for dog sports like Agility or Fly-ball.
When he’s at rest, Dash loves being petted and loves to cuddle. He’s a real sweetheart, and would make an excellent companion.
We’re extremely happy that we were able to spare Dash’s life and save him from being destroyed as he’s such a good dog, but we really need to find Dash his forever home. If you’re interested in adopting a dog, please consider coming to meet him. If you know someone who’s interested in a dog, please let them know about Dash. He’d make an excellent addition to any home.

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The land is situated in a quiet location on the edge of the Culm Valley, near to the hamlet of Smithincott and approximately 1.5 miles south of Uffculme. The village of Ashill lies 2 miles to the east whilst the village of Kentisbeare lies 2 miles to the south with Blackborough and Willand nearby. The market town of Cullompton is within 4 miles, from where there is access to the M5 motorway at Junction 28.DESCRIPTION
Retratt has unspoilt views over the surrounding countryside and is a single pasture field totalling 2.40 acres (0.97 hectares) with planning consent for a holiday lodge.
The proposed holiday lodge is of timber construction and extends to 107 square metres with three bedrooms and open-plan living accommodation.
The land has an east-facing aspect and has been planted with deciduous trees, enclosed by mature hedgerows. There is an existing Agricultural Barn (8.71m x 6.27m) with planning consent to replace its current roof with a new pitched roof.SERVICES
There is a borehole for water (required pump). The planning consent included the installation of a photo-voltaic solar electricity system and private drainage.ACCESS
There is access to the land directly from a council maintained road.PLANNING
Planning consent was granted by Mid Devon District Council for the erection of a holiday lodge. The planning documents are available on Mid Devon District Council's website. Reference 17 / 01081 / FUL.
The lodge can be occupied for holiday purposes only, not as a person's sole or main place of residence.
Planning consent is also in place to replace the roof of the existing barn with a pitched roof. The reference for this application is 18 / 00912 / FUL.LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Land, Tiverton EX16 6PP. Tel: 01884 255255 (www.middevon.gov.uk).WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreement and any public or private rights of way that may affect it. There are no public rights of way crossing the land.LAND PLAN
A plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.VIEWING
Strictly by appointment only with Stags. Telephone 01884 235705 or email: email@example.com.DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Uffculme, proceed in a westerly direction towards Willand and Cullompton. After about 800 yards turn left signposted Smithincott, continue past Coldharbour Mill and follow the road around to the right. Continue into and through the small hamlet of Smithincott, follow the road to the right and at the next junction, turn left (unsigned). The land will be found on the right after 450 yards.DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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