text:
Landscape Supplies Brisbane Southside
Looking for quality landscape supplies in Brisbane southside at a great price? we've got you covered!
Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies are based in the heart of the Brisbane Southside in Tarragindi. As a Brisbane southside landscape supply company, we are conveniently located with a drive-through pick-up yard so close to the CBD and inner-city suburbs. Prefer delivery? We also deliver as well.
We have a great range of landscape supplies available both bulk and bagged including; soils, improvers, mulches, decorative rocks, compact bases and drainage gravels. We also stock a great range of timber, concrete retaining wall sleepers and concrete mixes. We’re trusted by our local schools, landscaping contractors, construction companies and the Brisbane city council.
Need to fill a rather large order for a bigger commercial job? We can deliver from our offsite holding yards direct to your project.
As part of the Mitre10 group our hardware store has a great range of paint, tools, hardware and more at competitive prices and we even offer click-and-collect direct from the Mitre 10 Website.
Whether you are a local landscaper, tradie or home handyman come and see the team at Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies today for quality products at a great price.
Call Us Today For A Quick Quote
Call us today or visit us in store for quality products and materials at a competitive price!
07 3848 1682
We stock a wide range of tools, landscaping and gardening supplies including:
Garden / Organic Soil
Looking for great soil to improve or start your garden bed? Look no further than Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies. Our quality garden soil is a composted organic mix suitable for direct planting that will enrich your plants and garden beds with extra nutrients. It’s also an excellent solution for filling your raised garden bed to give your plants the best start and growth potential.
If you are laying down turf, you want to give it the best chance to take and grow well, so making sure that you have the right base soil is vital. Spreading a quality under-turf soil is highly recommended before laying your turf. Under-turf soil provides the added nutrients to enrich your grass and improves your drainage and water retention with the right blend of sand and organic material. We provide a premium under turf soil with a great mix of sand and organic materials to give your turf what it needs for the base soil.
Enriched Top Soil
Need an excellent all-rounder soil for your lawn and garden? Topsoil might just be the right choice for you. Topsoil is a darker, finer soil that is enriched with fine organic matter. Topsoil is a great allrounder soil and can be used to fill your raised garden beds, as an under-turf soil and can be used before you overseed your lawn to get the best results for seedling growth. We provide quality screened sandy loam soil with organic fertilisers added to enrich your garden.
For potted plants, it is crucial to use a planting medium that stays light allows roots to grow freely, hold water while draining excess. When comparing potting mix to soil for potted plants, the significant advantage of potting mix is its light consistency and good drainage. Potting mix is made of a combination of composted bark, recycled mushroom compost, fertiliser and slow-release nutrients. This combination assists drainage holds moisture and will stay loose rather than compacting, allowing roots to grow freely. We stocks potting mix made from composted materials and fertilisers added to a soil base to meet Australian Standards.
Bedding sand is a medium-coarse river sand product that is used to provide a firm, flat and level surface for any landscaping project. It is commonly used for tile bedding, pavers, under-slab, pipe laying, as a backfill and other projects where you need the sand to hold its shape. We provide a medium washed river sand, and as with all our landscaping products, local delivery is available.
Crusher dust is crushed rock and fine aggregates that are made from the byproduct of quarrying. It’s commonly used for building and landscaping applications including filling, packing, back filling and underslab. Its also a great product as a base for driveways, pavers, concrete slabs and garden edges. We offer crusher dust delivery or pickup with our drive-through yard in Tarraginidi Brisbane southside
Aggregates are an assortment of crushed rock that are used to provide volume, stability, resistance to wear and erosion depending on the application. They are commonly used for building and landscaping projects in driveways, concrete and bitumen. We offer a variety of aggregates stocking 5mm 10mm 20mm and 40mm. Contact the team today with any questions and to arrange pick up or delivery orders.
River rocks are commonly known for their smooth rounded edges that are formed as river water erodes the original shape of the stone. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and we readily stocking graded sizes from 20mm to 150mm. They are frequently used in landscaping and are used for pathways, driveways, garden beds and caged walls/ retaining walls. They have a great design appeal and offer great benefits to your application as they are durable, help stop soil erosion and weed seed germination. Call us today for more details.
Tea Tree Mulch - Feeder Mulch / Soil Improving
Tea tree mulch is the by-product of tea tree oil extraction. It is a dark coloured mulch that has fresh, fragrant smells and holds moisture well. The Tea Tree plant is a native Australian plant and is said to be a termite deterrent. Like all mulches, tea tree mulch helps to reduce weeds from growing in your garden by stopping seed germination. Our organic tea tree mulch is available in handy bales or can even be delivered to you in bulk.
Sugar Cane Mulch - Feeder Mulch / Soil Improving
Sugar Cane Mulch is a by-product of sugar cane farming. The sugar cane plant leaves are carefully collected, chopped, and then filtered to remove any dust. Sugar cane mulch is excellent for your garden as it breaks down naturally improving your soil and feeding your plants, helping to reduce the need for added fertiliser. Adding sugar cane mulch also helps retain moisture in the ground and suppresses weed growth in your garden. We offer an environmentally friendly organic sugar cane mulch product from the Rocky Point Mulching company available in ready to go bags.
Pea Straw Mulch - Feeder Mulch / Soil Improving
Pea straw is the leftover plant components after the pea crop has been harvested. Its a feeder mulch for soil improvement so it is an excellent product for use across both decorative and edible gardens. Pea straw mulch will feed the soil, retain moisture, encourage worm activity and suppress weed growth. Contact us today.
Lucerne Mulch - Feeder Mulch / Soil Improving
If you are an avid gardener and you are looking for a mulch that will tick pretty well ticks all of the boxes Lucerne is the mulch you want. Lucerne mulch feeds your garden bed, helps reduce weed seed germination, retains moisture in the soil, reflects light to keep soil cooler, stimulates root growth, eliminates root disease and is excellent worm food. We offer a quality ready to go bagged product from the Rocky Point Mulching company.
Cypress Mulch - Decorative
Cypress mulch has a timber chip look and forest smells, Its commonly used in gardens in Australia and has the added benefit of being a termite deterrent when you are mulching close to your home. The Cypress tree is native to Australia and great decorative solution when mulching your garden beds.We stock high quality cypress mulch that is popular for its attractive rusty colour and can be used to improve water retention.
Soft Fall Mulch / Pine Bark 5-10mm - Soft Fall / Decorative
Looking for a soft fall product? Pine bark chips are an eco-friendly soft fall mulch option that's tried and tested. At Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies, we offer a 5-10mm pine bark soft fall product suitable for playgrounds.
Hoop Pine Mulch - Decorative
Looking for mulch to cover a sloped garden bed? Hoop pine bark mulch is probably the mulch you want. Hoop pine is commonly used by Brisbane City Council because of its ability to grab onto a slope without washing away.
Forest Mulch - All Round / Cheap / Budget
Forest mulch is a wood chip product from the pruning and lopping of trees and branches. The organic matter is fed through a wood chipper and then aged. During the aging process, the mulch is baked in the sun for 3 months and turned periodically. This aging process prepares the mulch to be ready for use and helps to remove harmful components for your plants like tannins that fresh wood chips contain. Forest Mulch is a great budget mulch that is cheap and friendly to the back pocket. Contact Wellers Hill Hardware today for pricing and more information.
Soil Improver - Improve soil in your yard before planting
Soil improver is an excellent product to reinvigorate tired soil. With a long list of ingredients, soil improver includes organic compost, organic chicken and cow manure, blood and bone, gypsum, fish meal, seaweed extract, iron, zeolite and other trace elements. This helps to enrich the soil and improve colour and yields during harvest from your plants. Soil improver popularly used to enhance native soil in your yard before planting vegetable gardens.
Concrete Blend - Our money saving concrete blend is a mix of sand, gravel, and cement powder that can be used to create quality concrete.
Cement & Premixed Concrete - We have a comprehensive range of dry mix products including rapid setting concrete, cement, mortar and a variety of other pre-packaged products.
Sand Pit Sand
Our sandpit sand is a fine course and cream colour sourced locally from the Gold Coast. Call Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies today on 07 3848 1682.
Pine Sleepers - Wellers Hardware sell strong, high quality pine sleepers graded to F7 and treated to H4 level starting at only $11.99. Sizes range from 2.4m and 3m lengths to 3.6m with dimensions of 200mm x 50mm or 200mm x 75mm.
We’re an authorised reseller of QPRO Concrete Sleepers, a local QLD company that provides quality concrete sleeper and fencing products. For a quote or more information on the product contact the team at Wellers Hill Hardware and Landscape Supplies on (07) 3848 1682.
Weedmat - Our high quality weed mats are suitable for any garden. They are the ideal environmentally friendly alternative to weed killer for suppressing weed growth.
Drive Through Yard In Brisbane
As one of the leading hardware and landscaping supplies stores Brisbane wide, our Tarragindi store has a drive-through yard where you can pick up sleepers, sand, cement, soil and many other landscaping supplies in the middle of Brisbane.
We pass our savings on! Email email@example.com or contact the store on 07 3848 1682 to get a quote or organise a delivery.
Local Delivery Service
No time to pick up your supplies? No worries! With our delivery service we proudly offer landscape supplies Brisbane wide. You can have all of the materials you need delivered to your doorstep or jobsite. Call Wellers Hill Hardware today on 07 3848 1682 to organise delivery or pop in and see us on Denham Terrace in Tarragindi.
We're located in Tarragindi and we're your local in Holland Park West, Mount Gravatt, Annerley, Yeronga, Greenslopes, Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, Moorooka, Tenyson, Salisbury, Archerfield, Coorparoo, Eight Mile Plains, Wishart, Mansfield, Carindale, Carina Heights, Woolloongabba, Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Mcgregor

domain: agronomy


text:
How to Spend a Weekend in Charleston
If you’re planning a weekend in Charleston, you’ll find an array of fun things to do, such as historic sites, delicious dining, and spirited nightlife. Take a look at this suggested itinerary and ideas for spending 2 or 3 days in Charleston to find inspiration for how to enjoy a weekend in the city.
Friday evening begins your 72 hours in Charleston. You can start your night at Baker and Brewer, a beloved pizza restaurant and brewery with gourmet pies, salads, appetizers, and small plates, or Bourbon and Bubbles, a luxury restaurant and bar in a cozy space with small plates, gourmet entrees, and an excellent selection of cocktails and champagne.
To get a feel for the atmosphere of Charleston on your first night, you have to visit Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar. Located on the beachfront of the Folly Beach Pier, the restaurant boasts fresh seafood dishes, delicious cocktails, and live music overlooking sweeping ocean views. You could also take a SpiritLine Dinner Cruise, an indulgent multi-course dinner cruise with drinks and sunset views over the water.
The Husk Restaurant is another great option. The traditional Southern restaurant offers dishes using only ingredients from Southern farmers, as well as a progressive wine list, a large selection of Southern beers, and specialty cocktails. This is a great way to take in the local culture and heritage.
On Saturday morning, you’ll have 48 hours to explore the sights of Charleston. Start with breakfast at the Junction Kitchen & Provisions. It offers a full breakfast menu with classic dishes and unique twists on favorites, such as a doughnut sandwich with coffee-rubbed bacon and coffee dip.
The early morning or afternoon is a great time to visit some of the historic sites in the city, such as the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens or Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens. You’ll also like Waterfront Park, a popular green expanse with fountains and trails. For a little local history, visit the Fort Sumter National Monument, a sea fort that played a pivotal role in the Civil War.
When it’s time for lunch, you must try Grace and Grit. The classic Southern restaurant has a full menu of grits options, ranging from savory to sweet. If it’s your first time having grits, a Southern staple, you can try a sampler showcasing their most popular flavors.
Saturday Afternoon and Evening
After lunch, head to the Historic Charleston City Market, a landmark market that spans blocks with an array of stalls offering artisan goods. You’re sure to find a unique gift to take home with you.
For an artful dinner, visit Maison, an innovative French-style bistro with popular French dishes like foie gras, delicious desserts, such as crème caramel, and a wide selection of wines. If you prefer something more casual, Martin’s Bar-B-Cue Joint has an excellent selection of barbecue and some specialty dishes, such as the Brisket Burger and the Southern ‘Paddy’ Melt.
Saturday night in Charleston is when things really heat up. Start your night at the Rooftop Bar at the Vendue that draws in both locals and visitors with delicious food and specialty drinks with scenic views of the cityscape and coast. You may also enjoy dinner at Wild Common, a unique culinary experience with custom tasting, a la carte menus, and a wide range of cocktail options.
On Sunday morning in Charleston, you’ll have 24 hours left to take in the sights of the city. Grab breakfast or brunch at The Park Café, a classic breakfast spot with gourmet coffee options and delicious, hearty breakfast foods. You could also try Hannibal’s Soul Kitchen, a budget-friendly option with unique seafood breakfast dishes, such as salmon or shrimp and grits.
This is a good time to see some of the city’s notable museums and attractions. You can explore the Charleston Museum, which holds a huge collection of artifacts related to regional history, or Patriots Point, a military museum with Navy maritime relics.
In between sightseeing, grab a cozy Southern lunch at the Glass Onion. You can enjoy traditional Southern and seasonal specials in a laid-back environment, such as green tomato po’boys and shrimp stew with butterbeans. There’s also The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips, a delicious traditional English restaurant that specializes in the beloved meal.
Sunday Afternoon and Evening
After lunch, you can work off your meal with a stroll through Rainbow Row, an iconic area with gorgeous pastel Georgian rowhouses. You should also visit the South Carolina Aquarium, a celebrated attraction with an array of colorful aquatic species.
On Sunday night in Charleston, you’ll have numerous options for how to spend the evening. Workshop is a popular upscale food court that offers a wide range of up-and-coming restaurants in a rotating schedule. There’s also Stella’s, a Greek restaurant with small plates of traditional fare and a cocktail program to get your night started.
After dinner, you can wind down your weekend by paddleboarding in the moonlight on a guided tour, taking a sunset cruise to watch for dolphins, or seeing a live show featuring high-profile music acts at the Music Farm. You’ll also like Shaggin’ on the Cooper which offers live music and local bands for a night of dancing on the Mount Pleasant Pier.
Ready for the perfect weekend getaway?
In just a few days, you can take in the historic charm, unique culinary culture, and welcoming atmosphere of Charleston. If you’re planning a weekend trip to this charming and vivacious Southern town, visit Expedia to check out Charleston vacations for ideas and options to help you organize your fun-filled getaway to this historic city!

domain: food


The Truth About GOP Hero Ayn Rand
Sign in to YouTube
Sign in to YouTube
Sign in to YouTube
Uploaded on Apr 18, 2011
A film adaptation of the 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand, opened this past Friday. The release of the film has coincided with a resurgence of popularity for Rand on the American Right. The trailer for Atlas Shrugged had its world premier at this year's CPAC conference, the Tea Party group FreedomWorks has rolled out a massive campaign to promote the film, and the story's opening line — "Who is John Galt" — has appeared on numerous signs at Tea Party rallies.
At the same time, some of the right's leading political and media lights have heaped praise upon Rand. The author of the Republicans' new budget plan to gut Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), has said Rand is the reason he entered politics. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) have both declared themselves devotees of her writing. Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has his law clerks watch the film adaptation of Rand's book The Fountainhead. She's also received accolades from right-wing pundits Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, John Stossel, and Andrew Napolitano.
During her lifetime, Rand advocated "the virtue of selfishness," declared altruism to be "evil," opposed Medicare and all forms of government support for the middle-class and the poor, and condemned Christianity for advocating love and compassion for the less fortunate:
Rand also dismissed the feminist movement as a "false" and "phony" issue, said a female commander in chief would be "unspeakable," characterized Arabs as "almost totally primitive savages," and called government efforts to aid the handicapped and educate "subnormal children" an attempt to "bring everybody to the level of the handicapped."
As for the new Atlas Shrugged film, it made $1.7 million in its first three days in theaters, reasonable but unspectacular numbers for a limited release on 299 screens. But box-office watchers looking to see if the Tea Party represents a discrete market would have been disappointed. The movie grossed just $5,608 per theater over that time period, hardly a sign that groups were buying out theaters or that the movie was a pop culture phenomenon. By contrast, An Inconvenient Truth took in $70,333 per theater during its first five days on screens. That number fell to $17,615 per theater in its second week, but that number is still higher than Atlas Shrugged's more widely-available debut. And Atlas Shrugged's numbers look positively puny next to another culture-war adaptation of a popular book, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ, which raked in $125,185,971 over its first five days in theaters.
Standard YouTube License
- 10:39 Americans Your Lack Of Education Is The Joke Of The World Gore Vidalby maakus8188,054 views
- 3:44 William Buckley on Ayn Rand & Atlas Shruggedby MetrazolElectricity341,282 views
- 19:25 Was erwartet uns 2012/13...? Prof. Dr. Hans J. Bocker exklusiv...by simmy13836,090 views
- 55:58 Christopher Hitchens on the CIA, Ayn Rand, Atheism, Drug Decriminalization (1996)by The Film Archive16,804 views
- 2:48 Hitchens Destroys the Cult of Ayn Randby DefenceSpeech750,909 views
- 10:57 Global Information Network - Dave Chappelle On Secret Societiesby AccessGIN112,421 views
- 4:50 AYN RAND's message to AMERICAby XCowboy2400,921 views
- 9:49 John Galt's Speech from 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Randby AudibleSuperfan89,846 views
- 2:32 Milton Friedman Sets Liberal Straight On "Too Many Millionaires".wmvby Lew Waters103,073 views
- 6:44 Floyd Mayweather vs Oscar De La Hoya RECAPby dabulblaz697,703 views
- 2:39 Ayn Rand on Israel and the Middle Eastby brittle13339,542 views
- 45:01 Ayn Rand on Donahue 1979by MensBusinessAsocEduc38,748 views
- 9:59 Nathaniel Branden on "My Years With Ayn Rand"by ReasonTV55,103 views
- 13:25 AYN RAND ON JOHNNY CARSON part 1 of 2by lordcris105,218 views
- 2:36 Christopher Hitchens Dispels Ronald Reagan Greatness Myths(1996)by CEHitchens33179,002 views
- 9:23 Ayn Rand - The Morality of Altruismby LibertyPen60,502 views
- 1:26 Ayn Rand on Feminismby progressxoverdue168,764 views
- 10:03 Thom Hartmann: Atlas Shrugged - bizarre philosophy at workby The Big Picture RT18,858 views
- 9:52 Ayn Rand - In Defense of Capitalismby LibertyPen85,955 views
- 0:43 Ralph Nader on Ayn Randby FistThingsFirst122,542 views
- Loading more suggestions...


text:
With judging completed, the semifinal winners and runners-up of the first-ever Cyberpunk Now Film Festival will be revealed in this special live stream presentation. Who came in first in the Animation Challenge? In Drama? In Experimental? This is when you get to both find out who won and see the winning short films. Watch the award-winning short films and learn about how the film festival came together. The winners announced during this stream will be eligible for the Grand Prize.
Be sure to tune in later in the day for the How We Did It event in Stream 1, when the Grand Prize winner and the secretive Most Cyberpunk award will be announced live during the Hackers On Planet Earth Conference 2020 closing ceremonies.
Catch the live stream: https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/hope2020

domain: entertainment


Customizing the Finder
The Finder is the application you use most often on your Mac, so you may as well customize it to suit your needs and preferences. OS X gives you a lot of latitude when it comes to customizing the Finder, and I show you a few of my favorite tweaks to this quintessential Mac OS standby in this section. While Chapter 1 covers the ins and outs of using the Finder, in this chapter you can discover how to give it that personal touch.
The Finder is a great tool for navigating your Mac, and I like to take full advantage of the available customization to make the Finder work for me.
Figure 2.7 is an example of the Finder modified to my specs. One of the differences between my customized Finder window and the default configuration is that the toolbar and sidebar have been changed significantly. This gives me quick access to the tools and folders that I use the most. I’ve also changed my view from Icons to Columns and there are two new additions to the bottom of the window: the path and status bars.
In the rest of this section, I show you how I customized Finder. Of course, you don’t have to make the same changes to yours. In fact, I encourage you to experiment with all the options the Finder affords, including those I don’t touch on, so that you can find the combination that works best for you.
The path bar is an easy way to see where you’ve been and ...


text:
These are tiny 3mm Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Earring Studs in a classic tulip or flute design that are great for any occasion including for school or as sleepers. The CZ's are of the highest quality with a real sparkle and the size at just 3mm is the smallest we stock being perfect for situations where discretion is required.
|Product name||3mm CZ Sterling Silver Classic Earring Studs|
|Material||925 Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia|
|Clasp Type||Push on Back Butterfly|
|Weight||1 gram (Pair)|
Be The First To Review This Product!
Help other Studio Jewellery users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.

domain: design


text:
On the evening of January 2nd, Beijing time, the CBA regular season of the 2021-22 season continued the 17th round of competition. 15.6 seconds before the end, Ge Zhaobao hit a key layup, Shanxi Fenjiu Men’s Basketball Team defeated Beijing Shougang Men’s Basketball Team 118-112 after four quarters, winning 6 consecutive victories; Beijing team suffered 2 consecutive losses.
Shougang coach Yannis said after the game: “Today our opponent is a very confident team in the game. At the same time, they have a lot of excellent pitchers on the offensive end and can open up the space on the court. Faced with this kind of opponent. , The rhythm of the game is very unfavorable for us.”
In this game, Shougang did not play a signature defense, but fell into the rhythm of attacking Shanxi. Originally, the team averaged only 85.06 points per game. Today, Shanxi directly scored 118 points. After the game, a reporter asked about this. Is his performance forced or deliberately arranged by the coaching staff.
Although Yannis did not answer directly, he can still tell from the words that Shougang was chaotic by Shanxi’s rhythm: “We are very familiar with our own strengths and weaknesses, so we can notice that this rhythm is unfavorable, and our opponents always keep attacking. The model brings us a lot of trouble.”
Shougang’s recent two losing streaks were all losses at the last moment. Yannis’ answer to this was: “The game is a multi-round contest. We also have the opportunity to expand the score advantage. The choice of shots at critical moments is not very correct.”Return to Sohu to see more
Disclaimer: The opinions of this article only represent the author himself. Sohu is an information publishing platform. Sohu only provides information storage space services.

domain: game


Current project status
The current status of this project is: .
List of project stages:
- Analysis of responses
In our consultation we have identified some 94 obsolete Acts relating to London. These Acts reflect London’s social and economic history from Tudor times through to the early 20th century. Most of the Acts were passed to raise money to pay for particular projects such as building churches or making town improvements like street-lighting. Once the money was raised and the project works were completed, the Acts became obsolete. Other Acts have become obsolete because they have gradually been superseded by changes in central and local government finance.
The Acts span the period 1536 to 1907. They include:
- a 1696 Act to raise money to re-build St Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire of 1666
- a 1710 Act to raise coal duty to pay for the building of 50 new churches in London
- a 1776 Act to support sick and elderly performers at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden (now the Royal Opera House)
- a 1799 Act to fund regular lectures at the Church of St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London
- four 19th century Acts relating to the London Gaslight Company
These repeal proposals concern only Acts relating to London and the surrounding areas.


text:
For the Atlanta Hawks at this point, staying healthy is the only priority. Atlanta couldn't escape Monday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks without being bitten by the injury bug again as Dennis Schroder went down with a toe injury with just over nine minutes to go in the second quarter.
Schroder was helped off the floor and eventually to the locker room area. Following the game, the team announced that Schroder would not travel with the team to Detroit for Tuesday's game and would be re-evaluated by Peachtree Orthopedics.
Schroder has been one of the most pleasant surprises of the season for the Hawks. The second-year guard is averaging 9.8 points and 4.2 assists while shooting 42 percent from the field. Schroder has picked his play up considerably during the second half of the season. In 20 games since the All-Star break he is averaging 13.2 points and 6.0 assists.
Perhaps the most impressive improvement Schroder has made is with his three-point shooting. He shot just 29 percent from three-point range over the first 52 games but is shooting 42 percent since the break. That has really put the pressure on defenders who continually countered his quickness by ducking under screens in an effort to cut off his drives to the basket. Now he is making them pay with his shooting and is forcing opponents into making tough decisions with how to guard him.
Hopefully, Schroder's injury isn't very serious and he will be back soon. Forward Mike Scott was on the court doing some shooting prior to Monday's game and could return from a sprained toe soon. Jeff Teague sat out two games with an ankle injury but returned to the court on Monday night logging 29 minutes.

domain: news


Matt Kenseth, Herschel McGriff and Kirk Shelmerdine highlighted the 13th NASCAR Hall of Fame class with their inductions Friday night (Jan. 20) at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, … Continue Reading Kenseth, McGriff, Shelmerdine inducted as 13th NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
Austin Dillon’s win in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 marked the Richard Childress Racing driver’s first Cup Series points win of 2022 and fourth of his career. Dillon snapped a … Continue Reading Austin Dillon breaks 2-year winless streak at Daytona
Despite having the fourth-most points of the NASCAR Cup Series competition, Martin Truex Jr. fell three points short of making the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Truex Jr. had made … Continue Reading Martin Truex Jr. misses NASCAR Playoffs by 3 points
Following inclement weather Saturday night, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona has been postponed to 10 a.m. ET (TV: CNBC; Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
Through the first half of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, we’ve seen 13 different points-awarding race winners in 18 races and 14 drivers lead at least 100 laps. The … Continue Reading Top-10 lap leaders halfway through the season


Economy Minister Edwina Hart says the announcement of job losses at Sharp's Wrexham factory is "very worrying" so close to Christmas.
This announcement is obviously very worrying news for the company's employees and their families, especially coming just a week before Christmas.
Severe competition in the UK and European solar markets, combined with wider financial pressures have force the company to take this difficult decision at this time. Sharp has stated its current solar operation in Wrexham is unsustainable but has told us they will be investigating additional products for development at the site.
Welsh Government officials will be exploring all potential options to support the site and in the meantime we and our partners will do all we can to support those who are facing redundancy.
More top news
104 year-old Trevor Ward walks the hills and countryside near his home in Clydach Vale every day.
In just three years the Welsh Ambulance Service said they have seen the number of Spice-related ambulance call-outs increase by 1500%.
A disappointing end to the week with showers and strong winds.


NASA celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018, while next year marks 50 years since the first manned mission landed on the Moon.
To commemorate those two milestones, Guinness World Records looks back on some of the space agency's key record achievements.
1966: First docking between two spacecraft
On 16 March 1966, the Gemini VIII capsule, piloted by David Scott and Neil Armstrong, successfully docked with an unmanned spacecraft called the Agena Target Vehicle. Both craft had travelled thousands of kilometers to meet in this tiny spot in space, 270 km (167 miles) above the Earth.
Before the two astronauts had any time to celebrate their achievement, however, one of the thrusters on the Gemini capsule malfunctioned, sending the spacecraft into a spin. Armstrong was able to recover control of the ship, but with most of their fuel gone, NASA decided to abort the rest of the mission and bring them home early.
1967: Largest rocket
The Saturn V rocket, built to take astronauts to the moon, was 110.6 metres (363 ft) tall and weighed as much as 2,965 tonnes (3,268 US tons) when fully fuelled. That's taller than Statue of Liberty and five times heavier than a modern Falcon 9 rocket.
The Saturn V (which has been recreated in LEGO® for Guinness World Records 2019) made its first flight on 6 November 1967, carrying the unmanned Apollo 4 capsule, and went on to play a role in numerous record-breaking achievements.
1969: First men on the Moon
Neil Armstrong's first footstep on the Moon, taken on 21 July 1969, was the culmination of years of planning and hard work.
Dozens of records had been broken in the process, including, just a short time earlier, the Least amount of fuel left on a moon landing. Armstrong and his crewmate Buzz Aldrin spent 21 hours on the moon, planting an American flag and setting up a number of science experiments.
1972: Lunar speed record
With the Apollo program winding down, NASA was determined to get the most out of its last visit to the moon.
Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt logged 22 hours of surface excursions over the course of their visit, covering an estimated 35.9 km (22.3 miles) in their Lunar Rover Vehicle (LRV).
On their second-to-last day, while driving down a hill near the "Sherlock" block field, Schmitt and Cernan reported getting their LRV up to a record-breaking speed of 18 km/h (11.18 mph).
1973: Largest room in space
At the time of its launch – atop the last operational Saturn V rocket – on 14 May 1973, Skylab was the largest space station yet built. Although it has since lost that title to the International Space Station, its core "Orbital Workshop" module remains the largest single room anyone has placed into orbit.
The workshop was built inside a spare Saturn V third stage fuel tank and measured 14.7 m (48.1 ft) long and (6.6 m) 21.6 ft wide.
1976: First successful Mars lander
Putting a spacecraft safely on the surface of Mars is really hard, even by rocket science standards. The first soft landing was made by the Soviet Union's Mars 3 lander in 1971, but an unknown technical fault knocked out the lander's transmissions after just 20 seconds.
The first lander to successfully carry out its mission was NASA's Viking 1 lander, which landed on 20 July 1976 and beamed pictures and scientific data back from Mars for the next six years.
1981: First reusable spacecraft
The space shuttle Columbia made its maiden flight on 12 April 1981, with Apollo program veteran John Young and rookie astronaut Robert Crippen at the controls.
It carried out a two-day test mission before deorbiting and gliding down for a conventional runway landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The orbiter was patched up and flew again later that year.
1985: Most people in a single spacecraft
The Space Shuttle was larger than any previous spacecraft and was capable of holding a huge crew.
On 30 October 1985, Shuttle mission STS-61-A took off with a crew of eight, including six Americans as well as European Space Agency (ESA) astronauts from Germany and the Netherlands. This record for most people in a single spacecraft held until 1995, when 13 people came together on the Russian Space Station Mir.
This number included the station crew, the crew of a docked shuttle and the crew of a docked Soyuz. This record was matched under similar circumstances on 17 July 2009 at the International Space Station.
1990: Largest space telescope
After years of delays and development problems, the Hubble Space Telescope finally launched on 24 April 1990 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Weighing in at 11.1 tonnes (24,490 lb) and measuring some 13 m (43 ft) long, the Hubble Space Telescope is the largest observatory ever put into space – a title it will continue to hold until the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope in a few years time.
Hubble went on to make many record-breaking discoveries, and is expected to remain in service for at least another 10 years.
1997: First Mars rover
The Mars Pathfinder mission bounced to a halt (it landed in a parachute-dropped airbag) in a region of Mars called the Ares Vallis on 4 July 1997. The following day, after the lander had deployed its solar panels, it deployed a dog-sized rover called Sojourner.
Designed for a mission of 7 “Sols” (Mars days) it went on to explore the planet for 83 Sols.
2005: Most remote planetary landing
On 14 January 2005, the NASA/ESA unmanned probe Cassini deployed a small lander, called Huygens onto Saturn's moon Titan, some 1.4 billion km (869 million miles) from the Sun.
The tiny probe relayed pictures and data back to Cassini, which sent them on to Earth, showing a strange and alien landscape of methane seas and ice volcanoes. Cassini stayed in orbit around Saturn for a total of 13 years 76 days, conducting the longest orbital survey of an outer planet.
2011: Largest space station
Construction of the International Space Station began with the launch of the Russian Zarya module in November 1998. It was joined by the American Unity connecting module later that year.
With the addition of the Leonardo multipurpose logistics module on 1 March 2011, the ISS grew to a total pressurized volume of 916 m^3 (32,333 cubic ft) powered by a solar array about the size of a football field.
2015: Most applications for an astronaut selection process
The recruitment process for Astronaut Group 22, which started in December 2015, saw NASA receive 18,300 applications from the public. This breaks the record of 8,000 set by 1978's Astronaut Group 8. These 18,300 applicants were whittled down by a rigorous selection process to just 12 people, whose names were announced on 8 June 2017.
Once they've finished their training – which involves learning to fly supersonic jets, operate robots and speak Russian – they will fly missions to the ISS and possibly beyond as part of NASA's Orion program.


BA, HonRCM, ARCM
Jane Chapman, described as 'Britain's most progressive harpsichordist' (The Independent on Sunday) and 'the hippest harpsichordist around' (Metro), studied with Ruth Dyson at the RCM and with Ton Koopman at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Her CDs of 18th-century English music, The Lady's Banquet, and of the 17th-century French Bauyn Manuscript, offered the first extensive overviews of important sources previously unexplored on disc, and were both highly acclaimed. Ground-breaking recordings also include WIRED featuring electroacoustic works by British composers. Her discs of the Oriental Miscellany the first transcription of Indian music in Western notation published in 1789, and Rounds by Berio were both awarded the Preis der Deutschen Schallplatten Kritik.
Equally passionate about baroque and contemporary harpsichord repertoire, she has given the first performances of well over 150 solo and chamber works, many written specially for her. She has compiled and edited two issues of the scholarly journal Contemporary Music Review on the performance of new music for harpsichord. In the words of Harpsichord and Fortepiano magazine, 'her progressive spirit and comprehensive technique have inspired composers to forge new parameters and sound worlds for the harpsichord with works of unprecedented musical and technological scope'. Jane has been featured at many major festivals, and has recorded extensively for BBC Radio 3. Residencies have included UNAM, Mexico, UC Berkeley, USA, Goldsmiths College, London, King's College London, where she was artist in residence supported by the Leverhulme Trust. She has adjudicated at major competitions such as the Historical Keyboard Society of North America Jurow International Harpsichord Competition, and the Prix Annelie de Man in the Netherlands. Jane is Turner Sims Fellow at the University of Southampton, and is an Honorary Fellow of Dartington College of Arts.
Jane Chapman's homepage. Visit website
For enquiries please contact:


text:
The theme for this month's photo competition is very simple - SUMMER!
Send in your best photo or photos of your buddy in the summer - maybe cooling off, maybe on the beach, maybe having a ride in a boat or chilling in their sunnies!
Entries must be in by July 31st
Your dog could be our Dog of the Month on our website and feature as profile picture on our Facebook page for the month of August - FAME!!
ENTER BELOW AND GOOD LUCK!
Send in your BEST picture of your dog that fits with this month's theme.
The winner will be announced at the end of the month.
Lilly is an Australian Kelpie and she is a very friendly pooch! As I am autistic, sometimes I have nightmares or am scared of having one at night, so …
Lily is our 7 1/2 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shih Tzu mix. She absolutely loves to snuggle and give kisses and seems to know exactly when …
Henry the Jackapoo
My handsome Jackapoo Henry.
Elsie the Border Collie loves a good game of Frisbee. Here she is catching some air at sunset.
Hello!! :) I am Gala's mom and I would love to submit some pictures of Gala! If chosen, could you please showcase Gala's instagram account on the post …
Hungarian Vizsla Cleared for take-off!
1st Photo / Waffos ( He is a German Shepherd ) Caption ; " Sparkling eyes & a happy smile , awesome combination " : Here is my big grinning smile. …
My name Sunny I am a male Coton del Tulear , I love my stuffed animals, they are my best friends, until I tear them apart.
This is Lily, our King Charles Cavalier Spaniel/ Shih Tzu mix. She loves wearing outfits but she's definitely not into the hair bows, as you can see by …
Ciznn terrier mix she is lazy as hell and likes belly rubs all day nd gets angry if she doesn't have a belly rub
Cass is a Jack Russell .... She's really cute and inquisitive ... the photo was taken more or less on her first ever trip into the garden
Crash is a 5 month old Shiba Inu. He absolutely LOVES the camera and is always ready to pose. Crash actually has an instagram account @crash_bandicoot28 …
Tiny is a Great Dane - Bull Mastiff mix. At 9 months old he is 150 pounds now! A growing boy needs sleep!
Vito Cannelonni- The Dogfather
Toy Manchester Terrier, now 7. He’s my dog soulmate ❤❤
We were told that Lily is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shih Tzu mix. In this photo, she’s 10-12 weeks old. She is 7 years old now and we are blessed …
My entire life I have always wanted a Dog named Bailey. It took a while, but it fially happened.
My pomeranian Teddy is just tutu cute
Neal and Henry the Jackapoo from Cornwall, UK are the winners of our June Competition with the theme of You and Your Dog! We loved this cute photo of Henry perched on top of the sofa with Neal!
What's Henry thinking while he does his balancing act?! Maybe 'where's my dinner?'
They will now be our Dog of the Month pic and appear on every page of our website and will also be our Facebook profile picture for the month of July.
Close runners up were Lily and Debbie from Halifax (1st runners up), Canada and Lilly and Saffron (2nd runners up) from Wales, UK. The winner and runners up all have their own web pages now for friends and everyone round the world to see!
We have since decided that the competition was so close the 1st runner up Lily and Debbie will be our Facebook Profile pic with Neal and Henry being our website Dog of the Month.
Here's the lovely Lily and Debbie!
The winner of our May competition with an 'outdoor action shot' theme is Elsie from Norton N.B. Canada with this amazing photo of Elsie enjoying a good game of frisbee and catching some air at sunset.
Thank you to Alana for sending in this great photo!
Congratulations Elsie! You will now be our Dog of the Month for June appearing in the right column on every page of our website, and will feature as our profile picture on our Facebook page.
There were so many great photos it was a difficult choice. Elsie now has her own page on our website and so do the runners up - Ollie, Maddie and Gala.
The winner of our April dog photo competition with an 'Expressive Eyes' theme is Lily from Halifax, NS, Canada.
Lily is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel/ Shih Tzu mix.
Lily's mum Debbie says "She loves wearing outfits but she's definitely not into the hair bows, as you can see by the picture. By the expression on her face, and the rolling of her eyes, you can actually imagine her saying "Seriously?"
We totally agree and loved the cute expression on Lily's face!
Congratulations Lily! You will now be our Dog of the Month for May on every page of our website, and will feature as our profile picture on our Facebook page.
Thank you so much to all our readers who sent in photos of their expressive eye'd doggies! The runner up was Waffos from Texas, USA.
The winner of our March Photo Competition with a puppy theme is Tiny the Great Dane/Bull Mastiff pup from Texas in USA!
At 9 months old he is 150 lbs already and as Courtney, his owner, says "A growing boy needs his sleep" - what a cool sleepy guy and what an awesome name!
Congratulations Tiny! You will now be our Dog of the Month for April on every page of our website, and will feature as our profile picture on our Facebook page.
We had so many great puppy photos this month - thank you to everyone who entered - it was a very hard choice and we had a few runners up.
We have decided to launch a new page featuring all your lovely pups - watch this space - it will be uploaded soon!
The winner of our February Dog of the Month Photo Competition with a Valentines Day theme was Odin the Phalene (a variety of the Papillon breed) from Dublin, Ireland!
Odin's owner, Aoife, says he is a beauty inside and out and melts her heart.
How can you not fall in love with such an adorable little dog surrounded by hearts?! We certainly did.
Odin will now be our profile picture and feature on each page of our website and on our Facebook page for the month of March.
Thank you for all our other entries this month - as always it was a hard choice.
If you want your dog to have a chance to be featured on our website and Facebook page then send in your photos for our next competition.

domain: pet


text:
Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: Allen & Unwin (February 1, 2003)
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.7 inches
Format: PDF ePub TXT ebook
Download Link Mirror
Some are about persons that are unknown to all but a few. Factory photographs and manuals as well as early books and periodicals in several languages were consulted. Wealthy Men Only has all the elements of an incredible story: an extremely wealth older man, a younger woman using him for his moneyand then a love triangle involving a former NFL football player. Why is Edna behaving this way. Download ebook Gracie And The Emperor Pdf. Or just her clothes. It was short - very short - and a little too much straight to the point. The tales in this collection are about everyday life with some fantastic elements. Both Aztec and Mayan art offer a visual feast of fascinating pieces that draw the person viewing them into their story. el mejor libro que le pueda regalar a un amigo o amiga.
To begin with a confession I am not a purchaser but a borrower of this item. That said, if you enjoy a story with well-rounded and believable characters who live through the earthquake that was Napoleon when he arrived on the Isle of Elba. It's a b...
Presented here are all the techniques needed to paint patterns and decorate ceramics with skillful and analogous color combinations. “The narrative toggles back and forth between Jill’s and Jack’s points of view, comically detailing the problems you can get into when you’re half boy and half girl, including what happens when the boy falls for the girl’s best friend. The constant tension Addy felt and why all the way through could befelt and understood. Consequently, for Liedtke, the women in Woman Holding a Balance and Woman in Blue Reading were not pregnant.
- Gracie and the Emperor pdf
- Download Gracie and the Emperor epub
- Gracie and the Emperor txt
- 978-1865088815 pdf
- Download Errol Broome epub
- Download Errol Broome ebooks
- Download pdf books
Football hero football genius Avis miller bruce lee Ruby dakotah treasures 1 The amazing money machine
I think this should be a "how to eat great food while camping" book. The odds of me having won ton w...

domain: artistic


November 04, 2019 4 min read
It is vital to understand how cyclists currently use our cities roads and what their experiences of these facilities are, however information can be hard to find and of a poor quality; the advancement of technology has the potential to transform our understanding and improve our future cycle networks.
As we move towards a more sustainable future, cities are increasingly challenged with creating safe and effective cycling infrastructure. In order to achieve this, cities require detailed data. Having data about the safety, conditions, use frequency and performance of cycling routes can help prioritise interventions. This information can be a vital tool for city planners and engineers to make informed plans and policy decisions.
In 2019, See.Sense partnered with world-leading engineering consultancy firm AECOM to use See.Sense data to develop a methodology for understanding the Quality of Service of existing cycle networks, with a particular focus on pavement quality, journey time delays and routing.
What is a Quality of Service Assessment?
A ‘Quality of Service assessment’ gives decision makers an understanding of how well the current network provides for the needs of cyclists. The National Cycle Manual in Ireland uses Quality of Service ratings as a measure of the degree to which the 5 needs of a cyclist are met.
The 5 needs are:
These needs are then given a rating from D (poor) - A+ (good).
The Quality of service is measured through the following 5 characteristics of infrastructure which can be related back to the 5 Needs of Cyclists:
How can See.Sense Data Insights help?
AECOM identified that the ride insights collected through the See.Sense project with Smart Dublin may be able to provide information on the more challenging, and time consuming, aspects of assessing the QoS for an urban area and focused on looking into the following characteristics of infrastructure:
Pavement Condition reporting is ordinarily undertaken through visual inspections with pavements rate on a scale between from A+ to D.
Once this is understood, it is possible to identify where investment in infrastructure will yield the highest return.
Challenges with undertaking a Quality of Service Analysis
The problem planners often face is that current methodologies for undertaking Quality of Service assessments are labour intensive, involving large teams of personnel and can often take several months or even years to complete.
A novel approach
See.Sense and AECOM worked together to show how See.Sense data can be utilised to create a smarter and faster way to conduct Quality of Service assessments and implement new cycle infrastructure.
This project analysed an existing See.Sense data set in Dublin of over 500 cyclists. The data was gathered using See.Sense bicycle lights that use our unique sensor technology to monitor real-time information including:
See.Sense Road Surface Data Dublin
AECOM ultimately found that “the data provided by the lights is a useful tool for planners to develop cycle networks and also identify maintenance priorities, and that the data can be used to get a better understanding of a cities cycle network in terms of: Pavement Condition; Junction Delay; and Desire Lines".
The conclusion of the study is that the vast data gathered by cyclists on their daily commute can generate useful information, in a cost effective way and produce a tool for planners to develop cycle networks, while also identifying maintenance priorities to improve safety. This information can be shared with city planners with the aim of building better infrastructure to improve public safety and make cycling more convenient, which in turn will help reduce congestion and lower city pollution”
We were proud to co-present the findings of this project at the European Transport Conference 2018 and Velocity 2019. The project was also featured as a case study in AECOM’s ‘Unlocking Smarter Infrastructure’ report, which can be accessed here.
To find out how See.Sense technology and data services can help with your infrastructure and network maintenance, please email - firstname.lastname@example.org and a member of our team will be in touch.
'LET'S TALK CITIES' NEWSLETTER
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …


text:
The wheels will roll for the National African American RVers Association (NAARVA) Eastern Region rally on May 4-7.
As reported by the Sun News, members will start pulling into town Sunday to help with preparations for this 17th annual rally at Lakewood Camping Resort, between Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach. Families in 150 to 200 recreational vehicles are expected.
With its national headquarters based in Charlotte, N.C., the Eastern cluster comprises members from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Checking in last week after arriving to set up camp for an RV club gathering in Virginia, Elaine Standifer, the regional public relations officer, mapped out some details on this group.
Q: How many years has the RV regional rally rolled into the Grand Strand, and what makes this corner of the coast a repeat destination for the association?


CEO/Founder Datenfreunde / OpenDataCity
Marco Maas studied Media Technologies in Hamburg and founded the data journalism agency OpenDataCity in 2009. He and his Team were the founding members of the data journalism movement in Europe. OpenDataCity receivd several awards for their visualisations, among them 3 Grimme Online Awards, 5 LEAD-Awards, The Prix Europa Award, 2 dpa Infografik-Awards, the CNN Journalist Award, the World Summit Awards.
In 2015 Maas and his team started working in the field of media distribution in the era of Internet of Things. They are using sensor data (e.g. from smartphones) to find the right content for the right user in the right context. Their project xMinutes was funded by Google and received European funding.
Right now their focus lies on digital assistants (Google, Alexa, Bixby, etc.) – Datenfreunde started a distribution platform for conversational content named Covojo (covojo.io). Customers can create content once and deliver it automatically to various platforms.


Google Pixel Buds In-Ear Sound Isolating Truly Wireless Headphones - Almost Black
- In-ear headphones deliver a sound-isolating fit so you can hear your music and phone calls clearly
- Bluetooth technology provides a truly wireless experience
- 12mm dynamic drivers promise immersive, high-quality audio
- Touch controls make it easy to adjust the volume and start and stop the music
- Compatible with Google Assistant so you can control your music, send messages, and more with simple voice commands (requires a Google Assistant-enabled Android 6.0+ device, a Google Account, and an internet connection)
- Adaptive Sound automatically adjusts the volume as you go between quiet and noisy environments (requires an Android 6.0+ device)
- Rechargeable batteries are compatible with wireless charging, and provide up to 5 hours of playtime on a single charge and up to 24 hours when using the wireless charging case
There is no manufacturer content to show for this product. Explore the Details & Specs and Customer Reviews sections to learn more.
Of the 493 reviewers who responded, 312 would recommend this product.
Averages based on how reviewers feel this product performs.
- Need a little work, but I like em...- March 11, 2021
They provide better sound than I've heard about in reviews. The swipe for functions works excellent. The microphone is EXTREMELY sensitive. I wish there was a battery indicator of some kind on the case itself. One indicator for the buds and one for the unit itself to identify how much charge power it has. I know Google is constantly improving it's products and listening to the consumers of those products to help make improvements. That's one of the reasons I only use their products where I can. Overall I like my buds, I am happy and satisfied with my purchase. I know I will buy them again as gifts. A couple more color choices would be cool.Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
- I'm not sure yet...- March 10, 2021
I've wanted a Pixel phone and Pixel Buds for awhile so I recently treated myself. I love the phone but I'm not sure how I feel about the Buds. I love how easy they were to pair but there are little glitches that bother me. Wireless charging doesn't seem to work well and recently I've had a problem where the Buds connect to my phone at random times, while they are in the case with the lid closed. This week I had a situation where the right bud was almost completely dead while the left was fully charged and I hadn't used them all day. Again, it's just little glitchy issues. They sound great and the Google Assistant controls are the best I've used.Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
- Magnifique!- June 20, 2021
Love my Pixel Buds! Long battery life, great sound quality, and super portable. The case feels great to open and close and is nice to hold, wireless charging is also such a great feature for a small pair of earbuds. 100% recommendYes, I would recommend this to a friend.


text:
Blue Entry for Members and quoting tools will probably be unavailable from 2am – 5am Saturday, October 20. The meals foyer is a revenue-pushed business like another and would never voluntarily enforce non-necessary well being laws—that’s why we need to demand extra vigilance from faculty boards and the FDA in protecting profiteering companies out of our children’ schools.
We’re no extra a nation full of fats grownups, we additionally now have points with overweight and overweight youngsters. The Nemours Center for Youngsters’s Health Media is part of The Nemours Foundation , a nonprofit organization created by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont in 1936 and devoted to improving the well being of youngsters. Radiation and anti-most cancers drugs are very good at destroying cancer cells, however sadly in addition they destroy wholesome cells. Youngsters want special attention to help them be taught to observe good dental care habits and nutritional methods of …
Many CCHI member organizations all through California have created local health insurance applications, often known as Wholesome Kids, to cover uninsured children ineligible for public programs, on account of household income stage or immigration status. The second Australian Little one Health Ballot has discovered that Dr Google is a well-liked source of data for Australian parents anxious about their kids’s health, however it isn’t one they trust. These are known as properly-little one visits and they are free for all youngsters enrolled in All Children. For data on the present status and end dates of Healthy Children in every county together with different various options for health protection for children and adults, please click the chart below. Then have every group of racers reduce out seven footage of healthy foods/actions.
RSV is never very easy to manage for infants and toddlers, as there isn’t any remedy or treatment, however thankfully, …
Health can have an effect on every part out of your physical state to your emotional nicely-being. We have put collectively a delicious and nutritious vary of children’ healthy recipes by diet kind, including mains, lunch field ideas and snacks. There could also be days when obtaining inexpensive health insurance for your self seems unattainable, but discovering youngsters inexpensive medical insurance is at all times possible. Discover reasonably priced medical health insurance on your children ; make sure they develop up protected, healthy, and completely satisfied.
The food foyer is a revenue-driven enterprise like some other and would never voluntarily enforce non-necessary health rules—that is why we need to demand extra vigilance from faculty boards and the FDA in keeping profiteering corporations out of our children’ faculties.
By this one-of-a-form fellowship, KidsHealth helps to coach the next era of docs in the ever-evolving world of shopper well being info. Kids …
Be taught more about our Circle of Therapeutic & Hope – a special place located on the attractive grounds of the hospital. Since its launch in 1995, has helped greater than 1.5 billion mother and father, children, and youths with doctor-permitted well being data in English and Spanish. And virtually all kids get sick with RSV at some point through the first few years of their life, especially if they’re in daycare. As an example, the authors pointed to a earlier research that means household relationships could also be more vital for decreasing sedentary time watching TELEVISION or movies and taking part in laptop or video video games in 10- to 14-yr-previous girls. On the contrary, it appears fairly straightforward to know of the condition our youngsters are in. Their mom and father are passing down poor food plan. Children could be mildly affected by autism, so that they only …
Vanessa Ramirez was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was in faculty. Medical health insurance that covers just one service or one medical situation doesn’t depend after we determine if your youngster can get All Youngsters. When in reality, all kids can achieve sensible achievement if they’re better quality of life by creating a healthy setting for them.First teachers youngsters about every thing is the parents. The apparent indicators you wish to see are a wholesome tongue free from sores, recent cool pores and skin with a clear complexion, brilliant eyes, a cool brow, regular respiratory, and a normal abdomen not protruding abnormally. You will still owe premiums for the time your youngster was covered by All Youngsters even when you don’t use the cardboard. Starve a fever; feed a cold” is an Outdated Wives’ Tale, like not drinking milk when your children have a fever or diarrhea.
Kids can …

domain: medical


Déjà Vu: Biden Doubles Down On Weaponizing ATF
Rather than nominating a respected, veteran law-enforcement agent to run the ATF, Biden once again prefers a puppet who will pursue a partisan gun-control agenda.
A Short History of the Semi-Automatic Firearm
Follow the journey and development of firearms to the recent models of the 21st century, and you'll see that the politicians who tell us citizens should not own these guns don't know their history.
Warrior Systems Manufacturing’s WSM15
If excellence in the AR-15 platform is what you are looking for, try Warrior Systems Manufacturing's WSM15. This is a solid and accurate rifle with great aesthetics and a reasonable price tag.
The Nashvillains Are NRA Country
Comprised of three incredibly talented singer/songwriters, The Nashvillains are catching people’s attention in Music City and beyond.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Proposes Banning All Handgun Sales
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced new legislation to prohibit Canadians from buying, selling, transferring, or importing handguns.
A Congressman Proposes Another Avenue to Gun Control
Amid the continuing misguided cry to “just do something” congressman apparently believes the key to stopping such violence is hitting law-abiding gun purchasers squarely in the pocketbook.
Firearms for Freedom: A 10-Gun Salute
The politics of guns and hunting obscures many deeper truth about America, such as a longstanding connection between private American arms makers and freedom that has greatly benefited our armed forces.
What Firearms Have “Common-Use” Protections?
The text of the Second Amendment is explicit, and since it is a right, the people, not the government, decide. Yet, gun-control activists are still intent on attempting to define exactly what "arms" are protected by it.
On Freedom’s Frontlines
In Ukraine, a vivid and inspirational example of the need for the right to keep and bear arms could not be more apparent.
Bravo Company RECCE-7
The Bravo Company RECCE-7, an AR-15 pistol chambered in .300 Blackout, is a fun range gun and a serious defensive tool.


text:
By Tamary Chikiwa
POLICE have launched a massive crackdown on illegal gold miners in a blitz that has so far netted 826 individuals across the country.
This comes at a time when the country is currently under a hard lockdown as Zimbabwe battles to control the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi told the Daily News that police are currently conducting “Operation chikorokoza ngachipere/Isitsheketsha kasiphele/No to machete gangs”.
“Our aim is to bring sanity in the country and we are serious about it. We have arrested 826 people since the onset of the operation. “In Shurugwi, we arrested 66, Kwekwe, 26, in Gwanda we arrested 44, while in Filabusi it’s 42, in Maphisa we caught 17 and in Inyathi 78,” Nyathi said.
He added that major arrests were made at Jumbo Mine in Mashonaland West where police officers nabbed 137 illegal gold panners. Other arrests were made in Christon Bank, Makhosa and Mutare.


Looking back on 2014, it was a great year for Colleen Young.
After the sudden resignation of former MLA Tim McMillan, Young won the nomination of the Saskatchewan Party, and then went on to win the byelection to fill the vacancy left by McMillan in the Saskatchewan legislature.
While not being in office for a long time, Young said in a year-end interview with the Lloydminster Source that the last year has been a strong one for the province.
“I believe that the state of the province is, in one word, strong. As we all know it has a AAA credit rating and the economy strength and the growth has made it one of the top three places in the world for attractiveness for the oil industry,” Young said. “And that is because of the regulatory industry and the tax structure that has been put in place by this Saskatchewan government.”
Young said that one of the things that has been important to her this year and over the last couple of years, has been the government’s policies of attracting younger generations to the province, and keeping the current crop of young entrepreneurs from leaving.
“That has been shown in the job creation opportunities this government has created for the businesses and people of the province of Saskatchewan,” she said.
Young said that the work that this government has done has created a lot of opportunities for young people.
“Even if you think about the post-secondary programs and the grants that are available for the students of Saskatchewan ... it has given the opportunity for students to take advantage of a potential return on their tuition.”
Young said that this year the province has seen incredible growth with its population size.
“And every year since 2007,” Young said. “That is huge.”
Looking back on her short term in office, when asked if there was any bill that she said was good for the province, Young pointed to the recent amendment to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.
The amendment to the code includes prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of gender identity.
“I think that it is very important, and it puts it in line with other provinces with respect to the human rights code,” she said.
Looking back on 2014, Young said that the latter half of the year has gone by quickly.
“With the nomination, byelection and the three weeks of session, it’s been a whirlwind,” she said.
“There was a lot of catching up to do for sure.” Young said that she has enjoyed the chance to learn and grow more in life.
“I am honoured to be working on behalf of the people of the riding of Lloydminster.”
While 2014 is drawing to a close, and 2015 just on the horizon, Young looks at 2015 as a chance to dig deeper into her new role.
“Before the end of the session, I was assigned to the Human Services Committee in Regina, which is a around health, education, social services and post-secondary education.”
When asked if she was excited about the chance to sit on the Human Services Board, Young jokingly said that the person she replaced gave her some great advice.
“The person I’m replacing was quite excited to leave, and he said that there is a lot of work involved. To me, it’s all about learning and about growing as a person. And if it means more work, so be it.”
With a potential election expected either in 2015, or early 2016, when asked if she plans to stand again for another term as MLA representing Lloydminster in Regina, Young was quick to reply, yes.
“I will be, absolutely. I’m just getting going.”


text:
Free Crochet Pattern Small Rag Doll – Donna's Crochet Designs Blog
Do you love to crochet? Now you can make dolls from these free doll patterns. Make dolls for the holidays, or you can make dolls for your little ones. afghan Baby blanket crochet free pattern Hat knit knitted knitting Scarf Super Saver throw Artistic Annie Doll Crochet Pattern afghan Baby blanket crochet free pattern Hat knit knitted knitting Scarf Super Saver throw Lovely Lucy Doll Crochet Pattern
Craft Attic Resources: Crochet and Knit Doll Free Patterns
This doll bunting pattern was adapted and printed with permission from Sue Thomson who designed a baby bunting for a newborn. Her free crochet pattern can be found here. FREE crochet doll clothes patterns for American Girl Doll,sleeveless shell and stylish poncho using only single crochet stitch. Printer-friendly version. More free Doll Clothes patterns: Knit Doll Clothes Patterns, Doll Patterns. Fun and fabulous Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns from your
Td creations Crochet
Includes: • Patterns for dolls • Vintage free crochet doll patterns • Crocheted dolls to brighten bathrooms • Tips for crocheted dolls Other great patterns from Dolls and Dolls, Star Book 84: Crochet Patterns Crochet Patterns | Knitting Patterns | Pattern Lensography | Free Pattern It is always fun finding free crochet doll dress patterns. They are fun to make and can be made up as simple or complex as your skill allows. I have
Crochet Pattern Central – Free Dolls, Crocheted Crochet Pattern
Animal Doll Patterns : Free Crochet Patterns : Handmade Hats : Our T-Shirts Bags 5" BERENGUER DOLL DRESS CROCHET PATTERN ~ EMILY Crochet Crafts by Helga are beautiful crochet patterns for 4 – 4 1/2 inch fashion Kelly dolls (Barbie's Little Sister), Lil Friends, and Paula dolls. Free crochet Discover free crochet patterns to make accessories for babies and kids! You Crocheted with size 10 cotton; fits a 12" male fashion doll. Skill Level: Intermediate
Download Crochet Patterns, 10 Inch Berenguer Doll Clothes Crochet
Free Crochet Patterns for Kids' Accessories Join the fashion and fun when you stitch baby hats, doll clothes patterns and other kids' accessories with this collection ABBIGAIL ADUREY ANN MATERIALS: Size 10 crochet thread in Cream, Navy, Black, Maze, White Red, 6 crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge, small Size 10 crochet thread in Cream, Navy, Black, Maze, White Red, 6 crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge, small amount of stuffing, needle to take
Crochet/Doll Clothes – ABC Knitting Patterns – Free Knitting and
This free crochet doll patterns can be easy for the beginner or complex and extremely difficult for the most experienced. My hope is to have patterns that will Free, online dolls, crocheted crochet patterns Patterns preceded by an plus sign (+) require free registration (to that particular pattern site, not to Crochet ShopWiki has 965 results for free crochet doll patterns, including Free Crochet Pattern: Doll Afghan, Free Crochet Pattern: 2 Color Crochet Sally Doll, Signature
Free Crochet Doll Patterns
Discover free crochet patterns to make accessories for babies and kids! You Our prizewinning bunting dolls come in three sizes, so crochet just the right size for your snuggle doll pattern • Sleeping doll pattern • Find more doll patterns for free Free Crochet Doll Patterns; Free Fashion Doll Crochet Patterns; Free Sewing Craft Patterns Free crochet patterns for 18 dolls, American Girl dolls, Gotz dolls, baby dolls, Cabbage Patch dolls, Dora the Explorer, Fashion dolls, Barbie and many more.
Dolly Donations: Adorable Free Crochet Doll Pattern!
Maggie Weldon Free Angel Joy Doll Pattern [FP187] – Crochet three delightful angel outfits for Barbie's little sister Kelly or one of her friends. This dress is Tell a friend about this page of free Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns (we do not record or store the email addresses): More free Doll Clothes patterns: Knit Doll Clothes Patterns, Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns. Fun and fabulous Doll Patterns help you create clowns and Christmas and more.
Top 10 FREE – Free Crochet Patterns – Accessories for Babies Kids
Therefore, it is was time for knit and crochet dolls to get their own page. If you are looking for free doll clothes patterns you will find those listed on the Here are 20 patterns to make a doll! These free patterns will make it easier for you to make dolls for your daughters. They include tutorials for crochet dolls, how Crochet Doll Patterns – 28 results like Herrschners Gingerbread Delight Crochet Dolls Free shipping
12" Baby Doll Dress, Bonnet and Shoes – Donna's Crochet
Find crochet doll patterns from a vast selection of Doll Clothing. Shop eBay! Free Shipping: Time left: 6h 40m Free, online doll and dolls clothing crochet patterns DOLL DRESS 9 1/2 inch Crochet Pattern, we have hundreds of free crochet patterns at crochetnmore.com
Free 18 Crochet Doll Clothes Patterns, Crochet Doll Patterns, Free
Visit eBay for great deals on a huge selection pillow doll crochet patterns. Free Shipping: Time left: 28d 17h 24m Many different styles of free crochet doll patterns. Many beginning crochet patterns Cap For Barbie – This is a neat cape for Barbie, made with a size 7 crochet hook and size 10 crochet thread. This free crochet Barbie Doll pattern is available at http


text:
We Love... The origins of the Ocelot name and competition between possessors of that moniker. Mark Jones looks towards inspired faces. Jem Haynes and Paul Arnold taking us through comebacks, special gigs and branching out.
Featuring performances from Grace Jones, Lottie, Ocelot, Tiefschwarz, Jem Haynes and Paul Arnold.
Loading more stuff…
Hmm…it looks like things are taking a while to load. Try again?


Today, everyone who has been following the economy knows that we are in a semiconductor shortage. With that being said most products ranging from the PS5 to cars have been affected. So, months ago apple made a bold move from the traditional CPU architecture and embrace the ARM architecture. I mean let’s face the situation mobile devices have benefited immensely for the push. Apple’s move to ARM plays smoothly into there ecosystem. They could develop applications directly between mobile and desktop devices. In additional developers will not have create apps and port them across two different architecture types. So, in my opinion this benefits consumer in the futures and how we will interact with new applications.


WASHINGTON – President Bush hit the road yesterday to urge Americans to buy into his budget plan, which includes the lure of a $1,600 annual tax cut for the average family of four.
Bush, who tried to sell lawmakers on the whopping $1.6 trillion tax cut in his maiden speech to Congress on Tuesday night, played the role of populist as he spoke to crowds in Beaver, Pa., during a four-state blitz.
“The surplus is your money – it’s not the government’s money,” he said to cheers.
On the road show, Bush urged blue-collar Americans to put the squeeze on Congress, and he told them Democratic attacks charging his tax cut was a pander to the rich were “class warfare.”
A CNN overnight poll showed two out of three Americans who watched Bush’s address to Congress liked what they saw and heard – although most people don’t believe they’ll get much from his tax-cut plan.
Almost two in three agreed with Bush that a tax cut should be a high priority, but 84 percent predicted they’ll get little or nothing out of it.
Even so, a whopping 84 percent think he’s leading the country in the right direction, and 85 percent said they support his proposals, which could prove a problem for Democrats on the attack.
Manhattan Rep. Charles Rangel, the top Democrat on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, said Democrats do “support . . . all of the democratic principles he espoused” but don’t believe he can do it with his budget.
Democrats also accused Bush of trying to ram the tax cut through Congress by holding a House hearing on the legislation today.
Bush made stops yesterday in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Nebraska and Arkansas.


Today we continue our Inflection Point series exploring the innovations that prominent founders and researchers are most excited about and how they anticipate AI addressing the greatest challenges facing humanity today.
Awais Ahmed is Founder and CEO of Radical Ventures portfolio company Pixxel, a space data company building a constellation of the world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral earth imaging satellites alongside analytical tools to mine insights from the data. Awais was recently named one of MIT Technology Review’s “35 Innovators Under 35” in the Climate and Energy category, adding to his appearances on Forbes’ “30 under 30” and Fortune’s “40 under 40” lists. We had the opportunity to discuss his future vision and how AI plays a pivotal role in Pixxel’s journey.
The following has been edited for length and clarity.
Radical: How does it feel to be named to MIT’s 35 Under 35?
Awais Ahmed: When I was a kid I wanted to attend MIT. While that didn’t happen, it’s nice to be recognized as part of the MIT innovators’ community.
I have always been drawn towards the cutting edge of technology, especially technologies that can help humanity move forward as a species. This included my obsession with space and astronomy and anything related to space tech. In university, I was able to work on space hardware that would go to space.
I competed in SpaceX’s Hyperloop Pod competition, partly for the small possibility of meeting Elon Musk, but mainly because it seemed like a technology humanity should be building in the 21st century (all economics aside). This experience helped me to feel confident as an innovator to be able to build satellites later at Pixxel. I believe that we’ve just gotten started; the road ahead is challenging but extremely exciting.
Radical: What is Pixxel’s vision for the world in ten years?
Awais Ahmed: We are operating right now at what is the intersection of space technology and Earth data. Ultimately, we want the planet to have a “health monitor,” enabling proactive actions for a more sustainable world.
This means tracking global changes happening due to global warming and human activity such as deforestation. Our vision is to provide the user with a sandbox environment, where they can query a wide range of data about our planet or plug and play with the models and data of their choice to help answer specific questions.
To achieve this, we are focused on deploying our constellation of cutting-edge satellites and software tools for easy and rapid data access. We build satellites. We operate them. We beam down data. And then we extract useful and, more importantly, actionable information from our analytics platform to make life on Earth more sustainable.
Radical: How are you using AI to achieve your vision?
Awais Ahmed: AI is fundamental to our vision. We provide intricate and detailed insights about our planet. The sheer volume and complexity of the data our satellites collect are beyond human capability to analyze manually.
Our AI algorithms sift through this vast amount of data to detect patterns, anomalies, and trends. This makes it possible for us to provide actionable insights in areas like agriculture, environmental monitoring, and mineral exploration. Additionally, using LLMs, we’re exploring ways to make our sandbox interactive allowing users to query Earth’s data using simple text. This could revolutionize the way people interact with geospatial data, enabling users to gain insights about the globe in real-time through conversational AI.
Pixxel has made significant strides in refining the integration of hyperspectral imaging and AI analysis. Our satellites can now capture a broader spectrum of light, enabling us to see nuances that were previously invisible. On the software front, we’ve developed a platform that not only uses AI for analysis but also constantly learns and improves based on new data.
Looking forward, as AI continues to evolve, we anticipate an even more symbiotic relationship between satellite technology and machine learning. Pixxel aims to be at the forefront of this convergence, both harnessing the advancements and actively contributing to shaping the future of AI in space analytics.
AI News This Week
Silicon Valley titans pledge ‘getting this right’ with AI (New York Times)
A three-hour meeting with lawmakers and tech leaders was held in A three-hour meeting with lawmakers and tech leaders was held in Washington to discuss AI and future regulations at the AI Insight Forum, organized by Senator Chuck Schumer. The executives highlighted various aspects of AI, from its risks, how it can solve health and energy issues, and the importance of open and transparent AI systems. The closed-door session focused on educating Congress about AI’s complexities and its transformative impact on various sectors. This past week also saw Fei-Fei Li, Director of Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI and Radical Scientific Partner, testify before the Senate committee on Homeland Security where she discussed AI’s risks and potential.
How artificial intelligence can revolutionize science (The Economist)
AI could be a powerful tool in addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges, particularly by greatly accelerating scientific breakthroughs in fields like medicine, climate science, and green technology. Prominent figures in the AI field, like Demis Hassabis and Yann LeCun, believe that AI has the potential to propel scientific progress, ushering in a golden age of discovery. While previous technologies have been prematurely hailed as solutions to global issues, the idea that AI can drive transformative scientific advancements holds historical merit, as history has seen periods marked by advances in technology leading to groundbreaking discoveries.
Ban or embrace? Colleges wrestle with AI-generated admissions essays (New York Times)
Universities are confronting the challenge posed by AI-generated admission essays. The emergence of LLMs and their generative capabilities has raised concerns about the risk of generic or plagiarized content. While certain institutions discourage the use of AI, Georgia Tech recommends responsible utilization for brainstorming and enhancing ideas, but not for directly generating content. We explore the risks and opportunities for AI in education in our latest Radical Thinking article.
A test of artificial intelligence (Nature)
Benchmarking for artificial general intelligence (AGI), which goes beyond specific task-focused AI, remains a topic of debate. While contemporary large language models have demonstrated impressive capabilities in text generation and comprehension, critics still debate whether these models are capable of demonstrating true comprehension. In this article, multiple benchmarks and attempts to quantify a systems’ “understanding” are explored.
A deep learning model for measuring coral reef halos globally from multispectral satellite imagery (University of Hawaii)
Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa have developed an AI-based surveying tool that uses deep learning and high-resolution satellite imagery (like those provided by Pixxel) to monitor the health of coral reefs from the sky. This tool can identify and track coral reef halos, distinctive barren rings of sand around reefs, which can serve as indicators of ecosystem health. By analyzing these halos with AI, the researchers aim to enable real-time coral reef monitoring to address the global decline of coral reefs, threatened by factors like overfishing, pollution, and climate change. The AI tool can quickly and accurately detect these halos, making it a valuable asset for conservation efforts and marine ecosystem assessment.
Radical Reads is edited by Leah Morris (Senior Director, Velocity Program, Radical Ventures).


text:
Category: Children's Books|
The author of the book: Mary Pope Osborne
Format files: PDF, EPUB, TXT, DOCX
The size of the: 21.11 MB
Edition: Random House Inc
Date of issue: 1 June 2010
Description of the book "Eve of the Emperor Penguin":JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness--secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure . . . Jack and Annie are about to find out! "From the Hardcover edition."
Reviews of the Eve of the Emperor PenguinUp to now with regards to the ebook we've Eve of the Emperor Penguin feedback consumers have never however quit their own article on the overall game, or otherwise read it but. Nevertheless, for those who have currently read this e-book and you're able to create the studies well ask you to spend your time to depart an evaluation on our site (we could release the two negative and positive evaluations). Basically, "freedom of speech" Many of us completely supported. Ones comments to lease Eve of the Emperor Penguin : other readers is able to make a decision in regards to a book. This sort of assistance can certainly make you more Joined!
Mary Pope OsborneSadly, presently we really do not have any information regarding the actual performer Mary Pope Osborne. Nevertheless, we may take pleasure in for those who have almost any details about the item, and so are prepared to provide this. Send the idea to us! We've got the many check out, of course, if all the details usually are accurate, we're going to publish on the website. It is crucial for all of us that real regarding Mary Pope Osborne. We thanks a lot ahead of time internet marketing prepared to visit match you!
Download EBOOK Eve of the Emperor Penguin for free

domain: literature


text:
Jerusalem: A City and Its Future
Many of the perspectives in these essays are unique and have never been published for a wider audience. Contributors consider aspects of the "politics of religion" - an issue rarely explored objectively in existing literature. Other articles propose ways of mediating the challenges of Jerusalem. In covering a range of crucial subjects, the book will appeal to Jewish and Christian audiences alike. Other primary readers include Middle East and law scholars.
Syracuse University Press
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Breger, Marshall J. and Ahimeir, Ora, "Jerusalem: A City and Its Future" (2002). Faculty Books. 33.


text:
Two scoops, not Three
MELODRAMA ROMANCE LGBT EROTICA
EAT PRAY LOVE, THE JOY LUCK CLUB, SEX AND THE CITY
BRIONY: 30S. LEAD. DESPERATE FOR LOVE.
NATALIE: 30S. ONE OF BRIONY'S BEST FRIEND.
LAUREN: 30S. BRIONY'S OTHER BEST FRIEND AND ROOMMATE.
JASON: 30S. NATALIE'S SPIN INSTRUCTOR AND BOYFRIEND.
MANI: 30S. BRIONY'S BOSS'S SON.
MARTIN: 30S. NATALIE'S HUSBAND.
Sometimes, finding the perfect combination involves sampling a few flavours. Briony, Natalie and Lauren are in their early, 30’s and have been best friends since school. Over a series of events in May 2017, the girls find that their friendships are challenged and will never be the same again.
Target Gender: Female Leaning,Universal
A fictional town in South East England.
Based on a True Story
Status: Yes: self-published
Publisher: Wrate's Publishing
Year Published: 2020
You meet Briony in a carwash where she has forgotten to close the sunroof and gets soaked through. She returns to her flat to find Lauren has returned, from her most recent cruise ship contract. Married Natalie, is at her spin instructor Jason's flat, after having had a midday romp with him.
Natalie breaks it off with Jason after he involuntarily ties her up with a TRX suspension strap. She loses his baby. Lauren reveals to Briony that she is in love with her and Briony realises that deep down, she has always loved Lauren. Briony and Lauren sing, 'I know him so well' on the karaoke.
Information not completed
Hard Copy Available
Mature Audience Themes
Plot - Other Elements
Plot - Premise
Main Character Details
Name: Briony Jane Greene
Key Traits: Clumsy,Desperate,Faithful,Funny,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Natalie Stevenson
Key Traits: Sexy,Secretive,Manipulative,Funny
Additional Character Details
Name: Lauren Newland
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Confident,Engaging,Sexy,Outspoken
Additional Character Details
Key Traits: Aggressive,Charming,Confident,Heartthrob,Masculine,Sexy
This is a very contemporary story about love and friendship. Through the three main characters who have very different personalities, we see the importance of friendship, and the challenges that these women face together. The characters and their situations are very relatable, true to life, and a bit sexy too. Eternally single Briony is looking for love, long-term, married, mum, Natalie, is having an affair with spin instructor, Jason and Lauren has conflicting feelings about who could be her ‘Mrs Right’. As a TV series this would be a modern day, twist, on Sex and the City. People will invest in Briony, Natalie and Lauren, and want to binge the episodes to see what the girls get up to next. Reader reviews have said that the characters are so relatable, and everyone knows someone just like either, Briony, Natalie, or Lauren. They'll become part of the household and friends of the audience. People will experience, empathise, enjoy and despair with the women. Leading female characters have proven to be very popular recently, with the successes of, Orange is the New Black, Dead To Me and You, Me, Her. Two scoops, not Three - will be a light and fluffy, true to life, show, where people will fall in love, with the leading women. They’ll look forward to the escapism, provided by the characters. Genre: Women’s Fiction Core Theme: Love and Friendship Time Period: 2017 Comparable Titles: Sex and the City & Bridget Jones’s Secret Diary
DRAMA, ROMANCE, LGBT
Natalie, Briony and Lauren have been best friends since childhood. Now as grown women, they try to navigate life. Natalie is having an affair with her personal trainer while Briony dates another jerk.
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.
Draw of Story
The story follows three best friends with a very close relationship. This will be relatable to many people, especially woman with strong female friendships.
The book does not have a central plot. It chronologizes a time period in these friends lives. The story has a slower pace because of it. Lauren felt like a supporting character instead of one of the three best friends. To avoid this there could be a common event that the friends were supposed to attend. The bombing at the Ariana Grande event is a turning point for the characters. They could possibly had planned to attend because of their share loved for the singer and because of a fight, they didn't. There needs to be something that ties them together besides drunken nights out.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that three best friends must navigate through the trials of life and accept the decisions they make. Will their friendship weather the change? I would watch this movie for the camaraderie and the strong female bonds. There are very realistic portrayals of woman who don't have their lives together and make mistakes.
This could have a large fanbase. The story explores female friendships and the hard patches we all face in life. It also incorporates a real life tragedy and explores the emotions surrounding it. It also explores LGBTQAI relationships.
This does not have awards potential. The plot is not gripping or groundbreaking and the character development is typical for this genre of story.
Similar Films/TV Series
SWEET MAGNOLIA, GIRL'S TRIP, WAITING TO EXHALE, SEX AND THE CITY
What’s New About the Story
The story is not original. It is about female friendships which has been done many times before. The only original element is that Lauren is a lesbian and that her and Briony end up together. If this were developed earlier in the story and the dynamics of the friendship were explored, it would be more unique.
The lead characters do not stand out. They are three normal woman, living life the best they can. They make decisions that take them down a certain path and they deal with the consequences. They are relatable but not exceptional characters.
Uniqueness of Story
This not a rare gem. It could be improved by having a more diverse cast. The problems these women are facing in the plot are very stereotypical women issues. Natalie is feeling unwanted in her marriage and ends up sleeping with her personal trainer. Briony is constantly dating the wrong type of man and falls in with another one, inevitably getting hurt. There are lots of problems they could be facing but woman's worth is constantly tied to their relationship status. They could be having serious issues dealing with family or physical and mental health, issues that are more universal.
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, Film - Indie
WORK IN PROGRESS
While the story has many positive points, it has room for improvement (see possible paths below). If you can't change the story at this point, my suggestion is using your notes as a guide to highlight the best aspects of it when taking the next steps, either putting a pitch page together, a treatment, or a presentation.
Tips for Improvement
For this to be a recommend there needs to be a stronger story. The characters are solid, even though lacking in diversity. The woman can be facing more hard hitting issues like illness, poverty, abuse, PTSD, abandonment, job harassments, death, etc. There could be more exploration of emotions in those situations that would also give it more awards potential.
Briony, Natalie and Lauren are in their early 30’s and have been best friends since school. Over a series of events, the girls find that their friendships are challenged and will never be the same again.
What We Liked
This is a fun, sexy story about women in their 30s and will appeal to women of all ages.
Film: As a film, this would be a big romantic comedy with splashy outfits and steamy love scenes.
TV: As a television show, this would be a fun, serialized comedy following the lives of these three women.
Key points: Multiple leads; Happy ending; Romance; Plot twists; Steamy love scenes
Briony takes her car, Gina, through the car wash, but accidentally leaves her sunroof open, so her car is soaked through the inside. She arrives back home to find that her roommate and best friend, Lauren, is back from her stint singing on a cruise. Lauren is gay and tells Briony about the beautiful women on the cruise. Lauren is worried that she will have to share Briony with her boyfriend Andre, but Briony has recently finished with Andre after finding out that he is married. The two decide to call their other best friend, Natalie, to join them for a night of drinks and debauchery.
Natalie, meanwhile, is sleeping with her spin instructor, Jason. She feels bad for cheating on her husband, Martin, but reasons that he’s been working so much lately that he hasn’t been able to pay attention to her, whereas Jason constantly showers Natalie with compliments and affection. Natalie receives the call from her friends inviting her to hang out and decides that she can’t burden her friends with the secret either. Natalie realizes she hasn’t had her period in a while and takes a pregnancy test. She learns that she’s pregnant, and knows it has to be Jason’s as Martin had a vasectomy after the birth of their second child. Natalie shoves the pregnancy test deep into her purse to hide it and goes to hang out with her friends.
While hanging out with her friends, Natalie exudes herself to go to the bathroom and Lauren accidentally drunkenly spills hot chocolate into Natalie’s purse. Briony opens it to try and dry the purse out and discovers Natalie’s pregnancy test just as she returns from the bathroom. Briony is furious with Natalie for cheating on her husband and kicks her out. The next day at work, Briony meets her boss’s handsome son Mani, and makes a fool of herself. She really likes Mani, however, and flirts with him the following day. To her delight, he invites her out on a date
Meanwhile, Martin finds out about Natalie’s pregnancy and is hurt, but wants to stay and make it work for the kids. Natalie promises him that she will break up with Jason, but just can’t do it when she see’s Jason. Jason brings her on a date and it’s at the same place as Briony and Mani’s date. Briony and Natalie have an emotional confrontation in the restaurant bathroom where Briony forgives Natalie and they return to find their dates hanging out with each other. Briony gets drunk and Mani takes her to his dad’s house. She wakes up at her boss’s house and is confused, but Barbie, a friend of Mani’s dad fills her in on the previous night. Lauren comes to rescue Briony and thinks that Mani had flirted with her, but Briony pushes off these concerns.
Natalie returns home but kisses Jason in the cab outside of her house, and her daughter sees. Martin is furious that Natalie didn’t break up with Jason and sleeps on the couch. Natalie hooks up with Jason at the gym, but he ties her up and ignores her non consent cues, which makes her finally break up with him.
Natalie loses the fetus and has a lot of pain, but Martin forgives her. Briony and Lauren party with Mani, and his father, during which Lauren manages to pull Mani’s ulterior motive from him. She secretly, records him ask her for a threesome with Briony and shows the tape to Briony who is disappointed that another man has soured. Lauren, Briony and Natalie all go out for drinks, and Lauren kisses Briony. Lauren admits to her that she loves her more than a friend and Briony realizes she too has hidden feelings for Lauren and they get together.