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DORKING, England, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Nationwide gas supplier, Calor, has reduced its transport and logistics costs since implementing Paragon Software Systems' Multi Depot routing and scheduling solution.
Calor, the UK's leading supplier of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is running Paragon's Multi Depot system in each of its five areas, which collectively deliver gas cylinders to homes and businesses throughout the UK.
Prior to implementing the Paragon system, each Calor depot planned its own transport operations independently, with limited interoperability between the fleets. With the need to include empty gas cylinders for collection as well, the planning task was far too complex for a manual system.
Calor now has five sites typically managing the transport operations of ten depots in their specific geographical regions. The Paragon Multi Depot system enables Calor to match load-for-load with vehicles and drivers, and while each area operates an average total fleet of 45 vehicles, the system is able to flex depot boundaries. Thus if a driver is ill or a vehicle is off the road at one depot, Paragon's system can use a vehicle from another depot to handle the extra work. This maximises total fleet usage. A further benefit has been the reduction of 40 vehicles from the overall fleet; Paragon's vehicle optimisation has enabled this to be achieved even during a period of significant sales growth.
Since implementing Paragon's solution, Calor has the flexibility to manage order allocations and delivery schedules. The system has optimised load-fills, and together with HERE map content, improved routing and delivery reliability, enabling additional deliveries to be made to more customers whilst maintaining service levels.
According to Dominic Halpin, Calor's South East Area Branch Manager, the company has already seen the benefits of increased load-fills and the consequent reduction in overall fleet mileage. "We are now able to distribute more gas with fewer vehicles, which not only reduces transport and logistics costs but also our impact on the environment," says Halpin.
Calor had originally intended to manage the Paragon implementation in-house, but quickly saw the benefit of using Paragon's support team to train its users. "The skill, knowledge and expertise of our dedicated Paragon Support Consultant played a large part in the successful implementation of the system," adds Halpin.
Jane Geary, Paragon Software Systems, +44(0)1306-732600: Email: [email protected],
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ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is bringing a greater level of control, security and flexibility to cloud-based application development and delivery with a single-tenant version of Bluemix, IBM's


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Early springtime celebration! Cheerful bouquet of spring florals with entwined ribbons. A popular theme of this loved French designer, Nina Ricci. Size 34" x 34". Hand-rolled hem. Scarf is in very fine condition with no pulls or pin marks. Background color is an off white to light cream. The scarf border trim is a warm beige tone.
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In a victory for the embattled River Birch landfill, a federal judge stayed a $50 million civil lawsuit filed by a rival firm, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation of the Waggaman dump. U.S. District Judge Nanette Brown said that because Waste Management's corruption allegations against River Birch mirror the investigation, the landfill's owners would have to risk self-incrimination to defend themselves in the civil suit.
Brown placed the suit on hold until the River Birch investigation has been resolved or the statute of limitations has expired.
Waste Management had argued that a stay is an "extraordinary remedy" that should not be granted lightly, especially since landfill co-owners Fred Heebe and his stepfather, Jim Ward, have not been indicted.
But Brown said indictments appear to be "imminent."
"Although Heebe and Ward have not yet been indicted, all evidence indicates that the investigation is active and that an indictment is imminent, rather than speculative," the judge wrote.
The ruling does not appear to have been a close call for Brown, who sided with River Birch on each of the six criteria used to determine whether a stay is justified.
Waste Management said delaying the suit could hurt its case because witnesses' memories fade and documents can disappear. But Brown said a stay could just as easily be to the firm's advantage, allowing it to benefit from new information gleaned during the investigation.
Filed in September, the suit alleges River Birch launched an all-out campaign to "kneecap" rival landfills by bribing public officials and supporting frivolous litigation to corner the market on lucrative disposal fees for Hurricane Katrina debris.
Borrowing heavily from the two-plus-year federal investigation, the 32-page suit alleges River Birch's "corrupt and anticompetitive" tactics caused the closure of Waste Management's new Chef Menteur landfill in eastern New Orleans in 2006 after just six months.
The suit, which seeks $50 million in compensation for lost revenue, alleges that Heebe and Ward bribed former state Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioner Henry Mouton to lobby public officials, including 17 U.S. senators, for closure of the Chef Menteur and Old Gentilly landfills.
Mouton, who is cooperating with investigators, pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy for accepting more than $460,000 in bribes from landfill owners not identified in court documents. Public records, however, suggest the owners are Heebe and Ward.
The suit also alleges that River Birch colluded with former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard's administration to land a $160 million trash-disposal contract that would require Jefferson to shut down its neighboring dump, which is operated by Waste Management.
The contract, which was voided in December, caught the eye of federal investigators after the disclosure that the wife of Broussard's former top aide, Tim Whitmer, had a health insurance contract with River Birch.
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Monster Hunter Generations Introduces New Styles and Threats
This summer you must adapt to new skills in order to deal with new threats in Monster Hunter Generations. The new action-RPG will introduce two new gameplay mechanics, Styles and Hunter Arts, which allow an all around better play-style than ever before.
With each Style comes different ways to approach enemies. Each Style also gives players the chance to use different Hunter Arts, combat skills and power-ups that can be used at the press of a button when charged, allowing the player to perform these special moves.
The four Style options are:
Aerial Style – With the addition of a new jumping ability, this Style allows players to perform aerial attacks creating opportunities to mount monsters and potentially knock it down.
Guild Style – Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate players will feel familliar with this classic gameplay Style for all 14 weapons.
Adept Style – You will be rewarded for learning enemies behaviour and unleashing counterattacks, creating more dodging and blocking options based on your weapon of choice.
Striker Style – revolves around building up and using helpful Hunter Arts.
Lastly, for those going to PAX East at the end of the month, Monster Hunter Generations will be making its first playable debut and the Capcom Booth (#3117).

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William S. Aichele, who has served as CEO of Univest Corp. for more than a decade, will retire from his post Jan. 1.
He'll be succeeded by Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, who joined the Souderton corporation in 2007 and was named president in December. Schweitzer will continue to serve as president and will join the boards of both Univest Corp. and Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Aichele, who has been with Univest for 42 years, will remain chairman of the boards of Univest Corp. and Univest Bank. K. Leon Moyer will remain vice chairman of Univest Corp. and president and CEO of Univest Bank.
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When you are in a relationship with someone, it is difficult for you to state if your partner has a drinking problem or not. Sometimes you may overreact and they may drink as a normal person, or sometimes you may ignore the signs and they are dealing with an issue.
So how can you tell if they need help, and how to interpret the clues they give you?
The first thing you have to know is that the persons who drink normally do not prefer to spend their time in bars and they do not understand that this habit can affect their health. An alcoholic will function differently, they are not able to stop drinking once they poured one cup, and they continue until they feel sick.
If you want to have a healthy relationship, then you should pay attention to some signs, because they can point you out that, your partner is dependent on the chronic consumption of alcohol.
1. They Feel Happy Only When they Drink
Everyone knows that alcohol can up your mood, but if your partner states that they are happy when they have a couple of glasses of wine, then this is a sign that they are experiencing bigger problems.
A healthy person will find as source of happiness the moments they spend with their family and friends, the activities they get involved in, their hobbies and the relaxation moments they have together with you.
2. They Want to Get Drunk
This is one of the most alarming signs, because if your partner states that they drink because they want to get drunk and they do it repeatedly, then they definitely have a problem.
When someone expresses their desire to get drunk, and they are constantly drinking it is advisable to ask for professional help, because there is little you can do.
You can ask your partner if there is any aspect from your relationship that makes them get drunk and forget about everything, but in case there is not, then this is a serious problem and they need help.
3. They are Quite Tolerant When it Comes to Alcohol
When it comes to people consuming alcohol their tolerance is determined by their gender, weight and diet, but if you notice that your partner drinks more than their friends, and they do not seem to get drunk, then this may be a sign that they experience a drinking problem.
However, there is no reason to worry because they can get medication assisted treatment therapy.
When a person consumes a large quantity of alcohol and they look normal, it means that they created a tolerance.
4. They Hide When they Drink
They know that they have a problem, so they will sneak around when they want to have a cup of their favourite booze.
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Also, they may try to hide the fact that they have been drinking when they come home.
Dishonesty is one of the signs that they understand that it is not right to drink the way they do it, but they cannot control it.
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text: Over a decade ago, sequencing of random cDNA clones to obtain expressed sequence tags (ESTs) took root as a new approach for gene discovery in forest trees. An EST is a single sequencing reaction obtained from a cDNA fragment or clone, usually from one of its termini (3’- or 5’-end). Loblolly pine was among the very fi rst trees to be targeted (Allona et al. 1998). The approach had been successfully applied to several model organisms and as costs had begun to decrease it was applied to diverse organisms, including crop plants. Considering the exceedingly large size of conifer genomes (ranging from 20 to 30 Gigabases), only a small fraction of which likely contains protein coding information, it was acknowledged that sequencing numerous cDNAs clones was an effi cient approach to characterizing portions of the genome that could most rapidly contribute to our understanding of tree biology, as well as provide new tools for tree improvement (Kirst et al. 2003). To the extent that cDNA clones represent faithful DNA copies of a majority of the RNA transcripts from a given tissue sample, deep sequencing of the cDNA pool has the potential to reveal a signifi cant fraction of all of the coding sequences that contribute to the growth and development of the tissue, and to the extent that sampling can be extended to as many tissues and stages of development as possible, a catalog of all the actively expressed sequences in the organisms-the transcriptome-may be defi ned. Until such time as DNA sequencing technologies have improved enough to make characterization of very large genomes cost-effi cient, the transcriptome will represent the window through which the conifer genome is most frequently accessed. Today, the transcriptome is at the heart of many basic and applied endeavors in conifer genomics.

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by PAUL J DAVIES
WHEN Gary Gensler, chair of the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), handed out huge fines to Wall Street dealers for failing to record WhatsApp and other messages on Tuesday, he admonished them solemnly: “Finance, ultimately, depends on trust,” he said.
Except, well, it really doesn’t — and hasn’t for a long time. This is why every aspect of what brokers and traders do each day across the financial world is regulated within an inch of its life.
It’s also why all communication about business between traders, bankers, investors and executives has to be recorded and kept for years.
The total absence of trust is why every large bank that matters on Wall Street, plus Jefferies Group LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co, has now been fined more than US$2 billion (RM9.27 billion) in total by the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for not recording messages properly — and in some cases deliberately deleting them.
Bank executives might chuckle at the irony if hadn’t cost them so dearly. But the industry is its own worst enemy: Financial regulation is so complex and detailed because individuals and institutions are always finding new ways to do bad or stupid things.
There was evidence of both from the SEC and CFTC. The head of one trading desk at Bank of America Corp (BofA), for example, instructed traders to move their group chat from traditional text messages to WhatsApp and later to Signal, according to the CFTC’s order.
The desk head also instructed the team and brokers at a third party to delete all their messages.
This is straightforwardly bad. There’s no suggestion in the orders that the desk was doing wrong in its trading activity, but hiding your communications is never a good look. For the regulators, the big problem is that the lack of details about who negotiated what trades and why can hamper investigations later on if something goes wrong or someone appears to have been harmed.
Several of the banks were reprimanded by the SEC because senior staff responsible for over-seeing bankers’ compliance with communications and recordkeeping policies were themselves regularly sending DMs from their own phones about their banks’ business.
This is face-palm plain dumb. It’s like your expenses manager binning your receipts and saying: Meh, who cares?
Rules on recordkeeping to ensure people behave themselves have been part of US securities law since 1934. The problem of adhering to them isn’t new, but it has grown with how easy it has become to communicate through our ever-present smartphones.
I personally use three messaging apps, ordinary SMS texts and DMs through Twitter and Instagram — and many would probably see that as lightweight.
Finance and markets are social phenomena. They happen between people. It used to be that those people had to meet in person to transact on the floor of some grand exchange. Then Covid-19 showed that Wall Street can be run from kitchen tables, summer houses and lofts.
The sprawling communication has led lenders and others into bad habits from the regulators’ point of view. Most of the big banks have been fined US$200 million each — the sort of penalty normally associated with actual fraud or investor harm — because the authorities want to shock them.
The headache for banks is how to stay on top of things.
There are some technical solutions; for example, the firm Symphony Communication is selling a product that can pull WhatsApp and WeChat into the same monitored interface and is working on adding Line, Signal and Telegram.
All the data generated by these different forms of communication also needs to be stored somewhere, which adds to the costs and computing needs for banks, too. (Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News, also provides multi-channel communications surveillance and archiving software solutions, including for capturing WhatsApp, text messaging and other mobile channels.)
Banks and other financial firms can also make it easier for staff to communicate quickly while following the rules.
They need to be absolutely clear with employees about their policies and the punishments for failing to follow them — the latter of which should be enforced. The SEC is demanding that the banks get employees to certify in writing every quarter that they are complying with recordkeeping requirements. What was that about trust again?
Of course, it will still be difficult to stop determined bad actors: If someone sets out to rob people, then no recordkeeping policy is going to make much difference. Even having staff fully aware that their communications are recorded hasn’t been a barrier to traders and bankers doing dubious or idiotic things.
Every major probe of financial wrongdoing of the past 15 years or so has been delivered with a trove of damning and often laughable quotes from chat rooms, emails and text messages.
What the latest fines really tell us is that the costs of monitoring, supervising and auditing modern finance are ever-growing.
And that finance is in no way a trust-based industry at all. — Bloomberg
- This article first appeared in The Malaysian Reserve weekly print edition.

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There is a lot of misunderstanding about the relationship between flame speed, octane number, and horsepower. There are some connections between these items, but not as many as some people think.
FLAME (burn) SPEED:
THe speed at which the air fuel mixture in a combustion chamber is consumed becomes critical in a racing engine. At 6000 RPM, each spark plug fires 50 times per second. That's a lot of combustion processes happening in a very short time in the same combustion chamber. This is why racing gasoline need to be capable of burning fast. In your daily driver that may not see the top side of 3000 RPM, flame speed is not as critical. In a racing engine, everything is happening much faster, and in a bigger way because the throttle is wide open. The gasoline must burn as completely as possible to make the most possible horsepower. If the gasoline does not get burned in the time allowed, there will be unburned hydrocarbons coming out the exhaust pipe. Besides not making any horsepower for you, the unburned product contributed to air pollution. Flame speed is determined by the hydrocarbon components in the gasoline. It is critical to making max power, but not related to octane quality.
The octane number of a gasoline has little to do with how fast it burns or how much power the engine will make. Octane number is the resistance to detonation. If the octane number is high enough to prevent detonation, there is no need to use a higher octane gasoline since the engine will not make any additional power. Octane number is not related to flame (burn) speed either. Variations in octane quality are independent of flame speed. There are some high octane gasolines in the marketplace with fast flame speeds and some with slow flame speeds. It depends on how they are put together. We prefer fast flame speeds because we know that a properly tuned engine will make more power on this type of gasoline than one that has a slower flame speed.
The ultimate goal in the racing gasoline business is to convert chemical energy from the gasoline hydrocarbons into mechanical energy or horsepower. The most efficient way to convert the gasoline into horsepower is to have the correct air-fuel ratio and the correct spark timing. A mixture that is too rich or too lean will not make maximum horsepower. The same is true of spark timing: to much or too little will compromise engine output.
As indicated above, flame speed and octane number both impact the amount of power that an engine will develop, but they are independent of each other. To get maximum power from an engine, one must have a gasoline with adequate flame speed (faster is always better), and adequate octane quality to support the combustion process. Tied in with the optimized air-fuel ratio and the spark timing, we have a winner.


J.D. Salinger has died at the age of ninety-one. There will now be tens of thousands of words written about the man and his work, the way the world embraced his books even as he withdrew from it, the eternal youth of his characters, his walled-in old age. Here, today, on the day after his death, we offer only a small tribute, in musical form: “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” which is the song that Holden Caulfield hears when he takes his sister Phoebe to the carousel in “Catcher in the Rye.” The song has been recorded by dozens of singers, from Nat “King” Cole to Vic Damone. Below is the Platters’ version.
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Rotary Park was designed to provide the members of the Hispanic community, young and old, with a place to come together and celebrate their culture. Commissioned by Centro Civico of Amsterdam, NY (a community-based Not-for-Profit), work on the park master plan included schematic design, construction estimates, and full construction documents. Focusing on the mission and philosophy of Centro Civico, inspiration was drawn from the importance and symbolism of the circle within their organization. “The circle of power,” a Native American concept that represents strength through equality, is a symbol that captures many of the founding principles of the organization. Park features include a main entry plaza, a formal green with a performance platform, a playground, and a picnic pavilion with an area for permanent domino tables. Colors and textures of construction materials throughout the park design also celebrate the Hispanic culture.
Work done by Mary Moore Wallinger while employed by Synthesis Architects, LLP. © Synthesis Architects.


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AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2021 Jan 7. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A6966. Online ahead of print.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patients infected with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can develop a spectrum of neurological disorders, including a leukoencephalopathy of variable severity. Our aim was to characterize imaging, lab, and clinical correlates of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) leukoencephalopathy, which may provide insight into the SARS-CoV-2 pathophysiology.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-seven consecutive patients positive for SARS-CoV-2 who had brain MR imaging following intensive care unit admission were included. Seven (7/27, 26%) developed an unusual pattern of "leukoencephalopathy with reduced diffusivity" on diffusion-weighted MR imaging. The remaining patients did not exhibit this pattern. Clinical and laboratory indices, as well as neuroimaging findings, were compared between groups.
RESULTS: The reduced-diffusivity group had a significantly higher body mass index (36 versus 28 kg/m2, P < .01). Patients with reduced diffusivity trended toward more frequent acute renal failure (7/7, 100% versus 9/20, 45%; P = .06) and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate values (49 versus 85 mL/min; P = .06) at the time of MRI. Patients with reduced diffusivity also showed lesser mean values of the lowest hemoglobin levels (8.1 versus 10.2 g/dL, P < .05) and higher serum sodium levels (147 versus 139 mmol/L, P = .04) within 24 hours before MR imaging. The reduced-diffusivity group showed a striking and highly reproducible distribution of confluent, predominantly symmetric, supratentorial, and middle cerebellar peduncular white matter lesions (P < .001).
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight notable correlations between severe COVID-19 leukoencephalopathy with reduced diffusivity and obesity, acute renal failure, mild hypernatremia, anemia, and an unusual brain MR imaging white matter lesion distribution pattern. Together, these observations may shed light on possible SARS-CoV-2 pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with leukoencephalopathy, including borderzone ischemic changes, electrolyte transport disturbances, and silent hypoxia in the setting of the known cytokine storm syndrome that accompanies severe COVID-19.


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This aircraft first flew on 16th November 1972 from BAC´s Warton site. On 1st May 1973, XX109 departed for the A&AEE at RAE Boscombe Down where it was used as a stress monitoring aircraft and involved in weapons carrage trials. After the trials ended in 1986, this aircraft returned to Warton and on 17th October was declared ´Cat5 GIA´ by the MOD Procurement Executive. XX109 was released to RAF Coltishall as a Weapon Load Trainer and Jaguar AEDIT development aircraft and took its last flight on 24th October 1986. In 1990 XX109 was used to test the desert camouflage paint for the Gulf war and remained in the ´pink´ colour scheme until very recently. After its retirement from GIA duties, a decision was made to turn this aircraft into a static display aircraft for the 30th Anniversary celebrations on 19-20th September 2003 and was since moved to the CNAM to allow the public a closer look at this historic aircraft. Since the closure of RAF Coltishall in March 2006, the aircraft was deemed ´surplus to requirement´ and put up for disposal. The museum put in a bid for the aircraft and was notified that we were successful on 6th July the same year.
XX109 is currently displayed as 'GH' of 54 Squadron in recognition of Graham Hall who helped with its restoration.

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It’s that time of year again. Time for the dreaded task of trying to find just the right gift for husbands, sons, friends and relatives who enjoy shop work. I’m here to help. Buy one of these cool tools or stocking stuffers and you can’t go wrong.
Knipex-brand Cobra slip-jaw pliers are way ahead of their generic counterparts. The unique design of Knipex slip-jaw pliers allows the user to let go of both handles and press on only one handle. The physics of the tool are such that the harder the handle is pressed, the tighter the tool’s jaws grip the pipe fitting, oil filter or other large object. Toolbox-friendly, 15"-long Cobra XL models sell for $65, but every farm should have a 22" Cobra XXL, which sells for $90.
Batteries in farm equipment rarely go dead close to electrical outlets. Battery jump starters are specially designed rechargeable battery packs with built-in cables that allow jump starts in remote locations. The Jump-N-Carry JNC300XL will start a dozen or more cars and pickups per charge, has a 900-amp peak capacity and retails for $70. The JNC950 model will start multiple four-wheel-drive tractors, combines and trucks per charge with its 2,000-amp peak capacity and sells for $310.
Farmers who test electrical systems will appreciate Fluke Electronics’ new 233A voltmeter. It has a removable, wireless digital display that enables the user to set up the voltmeter at the rear brake lights of a truck, remove the credit card–sized display, carry it to the driver’s seat, and push the brake pedal to see if voltage is present at the brake light. The voltmeter can transmit to its display within a 30' range. Fluke 233A voltmeters retail for $400.
Mac Tools’ ATR35 air-powered cut-off tool (aka die grinder) is reversible so the user can change the direction in which the tool throws sparks. I have three cut-off tools in my toolbox, and I
usually grab this one. It sells for $175.
A reliable battery tester saves time and frustration. Solar’s Model BA7 is only the size of a large cell phone but uses predictive computerized technology to test batteries up to 1,200 cold cranking amps. The BA7 sells for $70.
Rear-view cameras are economical and practical. For $150 to $200, it’s possible to see behind combines, self-propelled sprayers, grain carts and other large farm equipment.
Angle-head grinders are multi-purpose tools in the shop or field. For shop work that entails heavy-duty grinding, look for an industrial-duty Bosch, Makita, DeWalt or name-brand 115-volt grinder that uses a 4½" diameter grinding wheel and sells for $125 to $150.
A name-brand 4½" battery-powered angle-head grinder won’t have the endurance for extended shop use but is ideal for field repairs that require grinding off occasional bolt heads or cleaning broken edges prior to welding. A battery-powered angle-head grinder sells for $100 to $150. Battery charger and batteries add another $200 to $300.
Tools are expensive—and quality tools are even more so. These stocking stuffers are easier on the wallet but just as valuable in the shop.
- Even manly men appreciate having disposable gloves for changing vertically mounted engine oil filters, cleaning spray nozzles or working with rotten grain. From $8 to $15 per 100-count box.
- Rust prevention capsules emit an odorless, nontoxic, rust-inhibiting vapor to protect metal objects and tools in closed spaces from corroding. Zerust or Rustenz capsules sell for $10 at auto parts stores.
- Liquid Tape brushes onto electrical connectors or spliced wires and creates a flexible, waterproof coating that won’t unravel. A 4-oz. can costs $9 at auto parts stores.
- Digital tire pressure gauges are the best way to measure low air pressures. Available at auto part stores for $10 to $20.
- Gorilla Tape is my favorite brand of duct tape. It lives up to its name for $5 a roll.
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Slide on your cowboy boots and come on down to Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world. Although the city is home to country music, there are also plenty of other things to do. In fact, Nashville is the state's most diverse and dynamic city.
There's no denying that steel guitars and country singers make Nashville a favorite vacation destination. Visit the Grand Ole Opry to enjoy the rhythms and tones of great country music artists. For a historical perspective, take a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located downtown. Enjoy the exhibits while you find out about country music legends like Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley.
You'll find fun for the whole family at both the Nashville Zoo and Wave Country. You can get up close and personal with everything from elephants to cougars at the Nashville Zoo. Or you can splish splash your way down some terrific water slides at Wave Country water park. Kids will also get a kick out of the interactive exhibits at the Cumberland Science Museum.
For the horticulturalist in you, there are two exceptionally nice natural attractions in Nashville. The Opryland Hotel Indoor Garden and Collections houses a gorgeous collection of tropical plants within a two-acre area. At Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art, the flowers and greenery welcome you to the beautiful grounds.
There are many fine restaurants in Nashville, and this city is famous for its Southern barbecue. If you want a more entertaining meal, take a dinner cruise along the Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat.


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This painting will be printed on cups and given to the boys in the picture as their presents for finishing 10th form at school.
Digital painting, 2014.
Caricature of Alice Cooper
My first caricature which I had quite a lot of fun working on. After this I decided that I will do more of them. (2013)


Can a 4 door family saloon really be as quick as a full blown specialist AMG sports car? In today’s drag race we find out.
Lining up first we have a Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series. It has a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing 631hp and 635nm of torque. This is delivered in true AMG style to the rear wheels only through a 7-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. It weighs in at 1,550kg.
Representing the saloon, we have a BMW M3 Competition. Its 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged straight-six kicks out 510hp and 650nm of torque. Power goes through an 8-speed automatic gearbox to the rear wheels. It’s heavier than the Mercedes, coming in at 1,730kg.
So can you rule the drag strip and take the whole family along for the ride? You’ll have to watch the video to find out.


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Medical Astrology finds the relationship between star signs and ailments specific to each of the 12 signs of the zodiac.
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Medical astrology or latromathematics also known as body astrology shows the influence of astrology on your different body parts. Each sign of the zodiac influences certain parts of your body that may be prone to certain kinds of illness. Knowing which disease may affect you depending on your sun sign and ruling planet can prepare you for the worst in advance. Get to know more about your body, diet tips, advice, disease risks and more with a free body astrology reading. Become your online personal medical astrologer and take precautions before the illness strikes! Get your free astrological medicine report now!

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Wide and Wavy Out of Salamanca: Sort of True Essays muses on boyhood and school and travels up and down and across America. Author Ira Joe Fisher notices our world and relays his noticings in prose written with a smile and a wink.
An Emmy award-winning journalist, Ira Joe Fisher has had an extensive media career, including appearing regularly on the CBS Early Show. A lifelong radio and television broadcaster, Fisher is also an actor. He performed on the New York stage in the long-running hit musical, The Fantasticks, and in the films California Girls and Try to Remember: The Fantasticks. He is also a poet – author of the collections Some Holy Weight in the Village Air, Songs From an Earlier Century, The Creek at the End of the Lawns and now his first book of prose, Wide and Wavy Out of Salamanca. This new volume is a treasure to sit with and savor.
Academy Award-winning actor, Christopher Plummer, says this of Fisher’s new book: “Utterly charming – warm, witty and touching – from the pen of a literary stylist first-class whose infectious passion for the dying art of word-play takes us on a trip through nostalgia that even Proust might envy."
Additional accolades for Wide and Wavy… come from Morton Dean, Emmy-award winning network journalist and author, director and producer of American Medevac, the Documentary: “An extraordinary blend of wisdom and wit that teaches and teases. After reading his masterpiece, you’ll know yourself and the world around you better than ever. Bravo, Ira Joe Fisher!”
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sharing in governance of extractive industries
The Crown Agents Foundation, in co-operation with the Revenue Department of Liberia’s Ministry of Finance, is planning a regional workshop on the issue of taxation and extractive industries. The workshop, entitled ‘Maximizing revenue from Extractive Industry: Getting it right from the start’, will be held in Monrovia from November 12th to 14th 2013.
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Directional sound source modeling using the adjoint Euler equations in a finite-difference time-domain approach
An adjoint-based approach for synthesizing complex sound sources by discrete, grid-based monopoles in finite-difference time-domain simulations is presented. Previously, Stein, Straube, Sesterhenn, Weinzierl, and Lemke [(2019). J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 146(3), 1774–1785] demonstrated that the approach allows one to consider unsteady and non-uniform ambient conditions such as wind flow and thermal gradient in contrast to standard methods of numerical sound field simulation. In this work, it is proven that not only ideal monopoles but also realistic sound sources with complex directivity characteristics can be synthesized. In detail, an oscillating circular piston and a real two-way near-field monitor are modeled. The required number of monopoles in terms of the sound pressure level deviation between the directivity of the original and the synthesized source is analyzed. Since the computational effort is independent of the number of monopoles used for the synthesis, also more complex sources can be reproduced by increasing the number of monopoles utilized. In contrast to classical least-square problem solvers, this does not increase the computational effort, which makes the method attractive for predicting the effect of sound reinforcement systems with highly directional sources under difficult acoustic boundary conditions.
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Do you know there are people who think it is pointless to move to the seaside, unless you are a surfer?
Do you know that this very sentiment has been expressed to us, since our move?
“Do you swim everyday?”
The haughtiness drips.
My personal response?:
You don’t need to swim everyday when you have a view like that.
There are many ways to enjoy living by the sea. Yes, one of them is to swim in it. Other things can be the calming effect of just looking at the water; walking by the water; and taking your daughter to the park where the water looms at you from below.
There’s a meditative aspect. It is soothing. It is spiritual. The beachside locale usually means a community feel is present, a real authentic and meaningful connection in all that you do, and the places that you go.
And of course, there are the water views such as the above. Living by the water you can be assured that there will be some kind of spectacular sunrise/sunset visible in the horizon, and fortunately for me, on this side of Port Phillip Bay, it is the latter. I am not a morning person.
In the warmer months we swim in it, and in the colder months we appreciate it.
That is called BALANCE.
And it is striking to me that at this, the coldest time of the year, the sunsets have been beautifully drawn and more amazing than what I would have imagined them to be at Winter time.
And that my friends, is called WONDER.

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National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver fined Don Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers basketball team owner $2.5 million, banned him from running his team and associating with the NBA for life. These unprecedented penalties were lodged as a result of Sterling’s racist comments, privately shared, but recorded. (Terlep, Karp, Jones, Wall Street Journal 4/30/14)
Nebraska’s former Education Commissioner, Robert Breed promoted false divisions: “…diverse (multi-racial), high-poverty schools should have different expectations for student achievement…” (Margaret Reist, Lincoln Journal Star 1/10/12) Apparently, the reason Breed was not fined $2.5 million was that he used the subtle code words “diverse” and “high-poverty”, rather than Sterling’s more direct statements. Racism with a politically correct and popular veneer.
Allegations and examples of racism in America persist despite human genome research which traces all human ancestry back to tribes which migrated out of Africa. Researchers declared there is but one race, the human race. Race is not biological or scientific, rather an ideology whose passions and perceptions are exploited by some to classify, dissect, control and influence. “The most devastating legacy of European control of Rwanda was the transformation of social distinctions into ‘races’.” Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda (WSJ 4/7/14)
The Kids Count report “Race for Results: Building a Path of Opportunity for All Children” released April 1, 2014 reveals odds against children of color are staggering. “In fact, kids of color in Nebraska fare poorer than many of their peers in other states.” (Erin Andersen, LJS 4/1/14)
Research shows the distribution in the range of IQ is the same throughout the population. (The Rising Curve, Neisser 1998) Yet, in 2013, the average reading score for Nebraska Black fourth grade students was 202, below the basic level. Across the nation, average reading scores for Black fourth grade students from 1992-2013 remained below basic, increasing just 14 points: 192-206. (NAEP 2013)
Knowledge is power. During our brief history as a nation, slave codes criminalized teaching slaves to read, write or provide them with books to ensure control of that population.
Reading is a simple skill if taught correctly, phonics and only phonics first. Phonemes are how language developed in the brain over thousands of years. Phonics is how reading in the brain works. Why are Black children, in 2013, not being taught to read? Why don’t our leaders or the media seem to care? Is that not racism at its worst?
Our nation must openly deal with the invented racist framework of our schools. A note home to parents in Oregon, “If you are an African-American parent/guardian or have an African- American student attending Parkrose you are invited to an evening with the Superintendent...” (Renee Nal, Examiner.com 3/15/14)
“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.” (Plato, The Republic 427 BC-347 BC) Turmoil in our cities, schools and economy reflect how our education system has started our youth.


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ASB Community Trust has agreed to contribute $5 million to the new theatre proposed for the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland's waterfront.
The donation will take the total pledged to the Auckland Theatre Company’s proposed theatre to $21.7m.
However, the building is not yet assured because Auckland councillors have held several robust discussions on whether they should continue supporting the expensive project proposed to be next door to the ASB Bank headquarters now being built.
Earlier this year the council agreed to wait until it saw whether further funding would come in.
The theatre company is due to report back to the council this month.
The total amount needed to build the new 600-seat venue is $35.1m.
“We are thrilled to have ASB Community Trust’s support for this visionary project, which will provide Auckland residents and visitors with a world-class theatre going experience for generations to come,” Auckland Theatre Company general manager Lester McGrath said.
ASB Community Trust chairman Ken Whitney said the trust was inspired by what has been achieved by working in partnership with other funders.
“Large-scale projects such as this inevitably require a number of funding partners to work together collaboratively to realise a shared vision.
"In a relatively short time this approach has endowed our city with a number of iconic buildings such as the magnificently refurbished art gallery, Q Theatre, the Eden Park stadium redevelopment, the extensions to the War Memorial Museum, Motat and the Auckland Zoo, to name a few.”
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OtterBox has announced a wave of new Xbox controller accessories arriving later this month.
Amongst the new selection, there are a variety of controller specific items ranging from shells to mobile gaming clips, which should be particularly of benefit for those who use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android.
Pre-orders for the accessories will begin from January 25th via OtterBox's official website, the Microsoft Store and other retailers, although it appears these might be limited to the US only.
"- Mobile Gaming Clip: An ergonomic answer to seamless mobile gaming, the OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip is great for at home or on-the-go. This adaptable clip attaches your smartphone to your Xbox Wireless Controller and boasts trusted OtterBox quality. The Mobile Gaming Clip adapts to your environment with adjustable angle and balance based on your preferences and lighting. This versatile clip can also be used as a table-top stand and folds down for compact travel. The Mobile Gaming Clip is compatible with Xbox Wireless Controllers and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, as well as the OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell. The Mobile Gaming Clip will work with virtually all smartphones, with or without an OtterBox protective case.
- Easy Grip Controller Shell: Take your Xbox Wireless Controller on the go and protect it at home with the OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell. This compact gaming controller shell lets you personalize the look and feel of your controller while maintaining hand-feel and access to buttons and triggers. Get a pro-level experience with swappable grips with lasting antimicrobial protection. The OtterBox Easy Grip Controller Shell is available for Xbox Wireless Controllers.
- Gaming Carry Case: Get your gaming up and out in no time with the OtterBox Gaming Carry Case. As the first gaming controller case designed for mobile use, this compact carryall guards joysticks and triggers from damage during transport. When it's 'game on,' the case converts to a gaming stand to create the ultimate mobile command center. The case is compatible with Xbox Wireless Controllers and the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and designed to house all of the elements in the OtterBox gaming ecosystem."
This week has also seen many other Xbox accessories announced, with HyperX unveiling an official Xbox Series X controller charging dock, along with Microsoft announcing a unique Pulse Red Xbox Series X controller.
Will you be picking up any of the new accessories? Let us know in the comments below.


[Published on WRAL.com, June 13, 2019; by Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter]
RALEIGH, N.C. — The State Board of Elections wants to know who owns a trio of companies vying to sell voting equipment to counties across North Carolina, and the board delayed a long-pending decision Thursday to certify new machines.
New state elections Director Karen Brinson Bell said the new requirement is "just a best practice," and there's no particular suspicion that any of the companies have foreign ownership. But election hacking and foreign tampering concerns have been cranking up since before the 2016 elections.
Last year, Maryland learned from the FBI that some of its elections infrastructure came from a company at least partly owned by a Russian oligarch.
The state board met Thursday with a vote expected to certify equipment on offer from at least one of three companies. The companies need state certification before they can sell voting machines to the county election boards that oversee election day around the state.
More than 30 counties need new equipment before the end of this year to replace touchscreen voting systems the legislature has ordered to be phased out in favor of paper ballots or machines that produce a paper record.
It's possible that edict will be delayed. Brinson Bell recommended delay when she spoke to lawmakers last week, her first week on the job, but that doesn't mean the General Assembly will move on her request.
Companies seeking certification will now have to disclose any owners with at least a 5 percent interest in their company, its subsidiaries or its parent company. That information is due by June 21, and Brinson Bell said she expects a certification decision soon after.
The following three companies seeking certification:
Clear Ballot, headquartered in Massachusetts, with its ClearVote 1.4 system
ES&S in Nebraska, with its EVS 188.8.131.52 system
Hart InterCivic, based in Texas, with its Verity Voting 2.2 system
ES&S is the only company certified in North Carolina now, but it wants certification approved for new equipment.
A handful of activists also attended Thursday's meeting and expressed concern with some of the systems on offer and with the way the state board has moved toward this decision. Lynn Bernstein, an aerospace engineer by training, questioned the security of various systems and peppered the board with questions about how it evaluated the three companies.
Others, including Marian Lewin of the League of Women Voters of Wake County, asked similar questions. Several asked about the board's transparency, saying there wasn't enough information online about the certification process.
"Show us how you came to your decision," Bernstein said, before the board surprised attendees by delaying certification.
Even a regional dealer for ES&S who attended the meeting said he was caught off guard when he heard the board planned to certify machines this week. Owen Andrews, the president of Printelect, said his group has been waiting on certification for more than four years.
"We didn't think you guys would act this quickly," he said. "We applaud that, but we think there are unanswered questions."
After the vote to seek ownership information from the companies, board Chairman Bob Cordle directed staff to put "all of the documents that we have concerning the certification program" online.
Brinson Bell said she feels good about all three companies seeking certification and that they've all met stringent testing requirements.


Now that Azriel Clary is reportedly home with her family, the 21-year-old has been taking her life back. For years, Azriel has been living with R. Kelly and his other girlfriend, 24-year-old Joycelyn Savage, but since the singer was taken into custody, his empire has crumbled. Days ago, the world watched in horror as Azriel and Joycelyn reunited at Kelly’s Chicago Trump Tower apartment they all once cohabitated. Videos quickly circulated showing the young ladies verbally arguing with each other before the altercation turned physical.
“Joycelyn is sadly in jail for assault, I thank everyone for sending me lots of love and prayers. You all will know everything sooner than later. ???,” Azriel tweeted. Following their altercation, Joycelyn was arrested for domestic battery. Azriel also accused Joycelyn of having sex with her when she was underage. “I woke up today happy but torn, I didn’t come to Chicago for Robert… only for Joy, whom he purposely separated us because he knew I’d try to make her go home,” Azriel later wrote. “Please pray for Joy, this is just tough love so she can come to her own realization at her own timing. ❤.”
On Friday, TMZ shared a report stating that Azriel is ready to work with authorities against Kelly, but she’s allegedly afraid of the repercussions. “She’s come to a realization that Kelly played mind games and manipulated her since she moved out of his Trump Tower condo and reconnected with her family,” the outlet states. TMZ added that Clary is also nervous because she’s lied to federal authorities in the past to help Kelly, so it’s unclear if she will face any charges for that. Azriel also reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement with Kelly so she may not be able to share her story publicly without facing legal issues.
Meanwhile, Joycelyn has reportedly been released from jail. Kelly’s attorney, Steve Greenberg, issued a statement saying that Azriel and Joycelyn staged their fight and Azriel signed a document swearing she didn’t have sexual intercourse with Kelly when she was a minor.


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The notary trade
What Does a Notary Actually do?The law describes the task of the notary in the following way: “notaries are civil servants who - with the exclusion of others - are authorised to draw up and authorise notarial deeds and certify their date, archive deeds, and provide copies and extracts thereof”.
From this you may conclude that the notary spends all day signing documents and archiving stacks of paper. Nothing is further from the truth!
In reality a notary, to put it simply, provides security in judicial matters. In our society, we tend to enter into agreements about all sorts of things. From marriage to the legal form of a company, from the way an inheritance is divided to the regulations within a foundation. The notary records all these agreements and informs all the parties involved. This is necessary because otherwise agreements may not be described correctly, they may be observed incorrectly or not at all, or they may even be forgotten. A notary ensures that all the parties involved realise what the consequences of any agreements they enter into are, and, as an impartial and independent party, ensures that all interests are upheld and that everyone adheres to the agreements.
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By NITZ ARANCON
THE Commission on Elections yesterday said it would suspend the proclamation of at least four winning candidates for Sangguniang Kabataan chairpersons and councilors in the city because they are overaged.
City elections officer Ramil Acol said the four winning candidates are among the 23 bets for various SK positions here who are hounded by age issues. Officials said those found to be over 24 years on May 14, 2018 are disqualified from seeking SK positions.
Acol said the overaged candidates were informed that they were overaged but they insisted on running.
Comelec said there were also 22 overaged SK candidates in Misamis Oriental, 16 in Misamis Occidental, one in Bukidnon, and seven others in Lanao del Norte.


November 2, 2011
Freshman Journey: Raheem Mostert
Raheem Mostert shares what it was like to play at Penn State and Michigan, how close he is to breaking a kickoff return, his bling and dispels rumors started by teammate Robert Kugler in his Freshman Journey.
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We are a social group for Gay and Lesbian motorcycle riders and their friends around the Melbourne area. So, if you're looking for a relaxed group to socialise and ride with we are the group for you.
It doesn't matter what's your level of experience. It doesn't matter your gender identity, age, or sexual orientation. It doesn't matter whether you ride a sportbike, a cruiser, a sports tourer, a full tourer. All are welcome to come along.
We only have one rule for joining: You need to have a current motorcycle learner's permit or bike license. And remember - be respectful to other members, ride safe and enjoy the ride!


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Community rallies to support their own
By Taylor Hale
PORTAGE COUNTY – When Lindsey Larson first noticed a bright discoloration on her body in late September, it raised some serious concerns, but Larson brushed it off as something mundane.
In October, when her face swelled up, seemingly out of nowhere, she went to St. Michaels in Stevens Point. Soon after, Larson found out she was suffering from B cell lymphoma. When the doctors broke the news to Larson, she was worried about her upcoming chemotherapy, her lack of insurance, and her inability to work for the next six to eight months.
The Portage County native’s sister, Heidi Grandahl-Pitzrick, started a Facebook fundraiser for Larson with a goal of $4,500 to help deal with expenses. To Larson’s surprise, the group hit the goal within weeks of opening the page.
“My doctors are not letting me work for six months, mostly due to risk of coronavirus, and to see how the chemotherapy will affect me,” Larson explained. “It is amazing. With all the support we have received, I feel a lot less stressed about paying for treatments or other expenses while I am stuck at home or in the hospital.”
The Facebook page went live on Nov. 17 and is still accepting donations past the original goal to help cover further expenses.
Larson noted that her friends also organized a GoFundMe page and an Amazon Wishlist to help her cause. Larson said the online campaigns raised roughly $7,400 so far.
“Being unable to work for the next six months, whatever we don’t use for medical expenses will go towards my bills at home,” Larson explained.
Larson is currently in the process of completing her chemotherapy treatment. She is on the track to recovery and is thankful for the support of the community.
“Right now, I feel pretty good,” Larson said. “None of the side effects have been too overwhelming so far. My treatments are given over the course of 21 days. I spent five days in the hospital, receiving chemotherapy through an IV last week. Now, I get 14 days at home and go back for my next treatment, where I will stay another five days in the hospital in Marshfield.
“We are hoping that after eight treatments or less I will be cancer free with the hope that it doesn’t return.”
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Kristen Miller and Junichi Fukuda
May 24, 2014 · 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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Cellist, singer, and composer Kristen Miller will play a set of her lush and original work, and dancer Junichi Fukuda will present his solo “Eclosion.”
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Many reptiles are being pushed to the brink, the researchers said, by factors similarly imperiling the world’s other land vertebrates – amphibians, birds and mammals – namely, deforestation for agriculture, logging and development, urban encroachment and hunting by people. Climate change and invasive species also present ongoing threats, they added.
Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Gov. Napolitano says keep AZ Bald Eagles safe
PHOENIX -- It is widely expected that tomorrow the US Fish & Wildlife Service will move to end Endangered Species Act protections nationwide for the Bald Eagle.
America's national symbol is doing much better these days in much of the country as a result of the Act's protections, but unfortunately Bald Eagles are still threatened in Arizona and the southwest.
Only 43 pairs of Bald Eagles live in Arizona today.
Desert Nesting Bald Eagles are still imperiled largely due to the 90%+ losses of desert streams and riparian areas in the southwest. While eagles in the Great Lakes or other places may no longer need the Act's shield, Arizona's eagles still need it.
Arizona's Tribal leadership has been strongly in favor of keeping Desert Eagles protected by the ESA, but the Bush/Cheney Interior Department has not consulted with the Tribes in a respectful and meaningful government-to-government manner.
Listening to Arizonans and caring for the eagles, Governor Napolitano sent letter yesterday to Interior Secretary Kempthorne, saying "Arizona's Tribal leaders are uniformly in favor of maintaining the protections that stem from inclusion on the Endangered Species List for the Sonoran Desert Nesting Bald Eagle... I believe it is important to keep this population on the Endangered Species List..."
Arizona Democratic Congressmen Grijalva and Mitchell have also supported keeping ESA protections in place for Desert Nesting Bald Eagles.
As America celebrates the return of the beautiful Bald Eagle, let's not forget the Eagles still endangered in the southwest. We can and should restore Desert Eagles too.
UPDATE, 6/28: Today the Bush/Cheney administration removed Bald Eagles from the ESA list, including in Arizona and the southwest.


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Welcome to my Halloween Blog Hop entry. I wracked my brain for an idea that would capture the attention of visitors and have them running for materials! This project is super easy to do and uses both Creative Paperclay and Delight Air Dry Modeling Compound plus odds and ends from my studio. I hope you enjoy it…
I began with a 6″ floral craft ring from www.diybangles.com. It was painted with black metallic acrylic paint (2 coats) and set aside to dry. Next, use a sponge brush to paint silver paint onto bubble wrap. Immediately press the black ring onto the bubble wrap and press. Peel away the bubble wrap to reveal a cool pattern. Set aside to dry.
While the paint was drying, I conditioned a bit of Creative PaperClay and flattened it using an acrylic roller (about 1/8″-1/4″ thick). It looked rather plain…AHA, texture!! I found a cool swirly texture in a drawer and pressed it onto the clay. Perfect! Letters were cut using a Wilton Alphabet Cookie Cutter Set (letters are about 2″ each). After cutting letters out, I placed them onto a glass tile for baking (Please note: I am NOT a patient person when it comes to creating! Once an idea pops into my head, I MUST get it done! for those who are of the patient sort, you can set the letters aside to airdry [about 24hrs])
At the same time, I covered a small glass Christmas ball with a layer of PaperClay and popped it into the oven to bake/dry. To keep the ball from getting a flat spot, it is suspended on a metal knitting needle and propped across a glass vase. All pieces are baked at 275 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Let cool before moving forward. (Please note: Do not be surprised if the clay covered Christmas ball has cracks and don’t stress about them. They will disappear in the next step).
Time to pull out the Delight Air Dry and transform the clay covered ball into a ghost. Roll a large ball (about 1/6th of the package). Begin to flatten with your fingers. Use the acrylic roller and your work surface to enlarge the circle evenly. Once the circle is about 1/8″ thick. Drape over the Christmas ball, arranging the ghostly folds as you go. Be sure to press the loop on top through the clay. Create dents for eyes (to be painted when dry). Either hang by loop to dry or prop on a small cookie cutter.
(Note: Delight Air Dry clay is best left to air dry…if put into the oven to dry quickly it will puff)
Create a few Zombie fingers from more Delight Clay. Roll a log for each finger. Use a marker cap to impress fingernails in each. Create knuckle lines by rolling with a needle tool. Use a bit of tacky glue to attach fingers to the painted ring. Let dry in place and then paint/color fingers.
Glue Letters in place with a bit of tacky glue. Paint or ink to color (I used Ancient Page Pine dye inkpad to color this version).
Final touches: Attach a screw eye to the bottom and glue a mirror to the back. Hang the dried ghost from the screw eye by a ribbon or silver thread or (as shown) a silver wire. Add a ribbon to the back and your “Frightful” Halloween decoration is ready to hang.


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Snap Buttons - Only the keel uses snap buttons to connect the aluminum tubes. Normally, they fit inside the tube and have a bent shape as seen above. This interferes with the shock cords that run through the tubing. To correct this, the snap buttons are straightened in a vice, and riveted to the outside of the tubes. 5/16" holes are first drilled through the 3/4" stringer tubes and the 5/8" inserts. When the tubes are connected, the buttons locks the tubes together. The reason for using snap buttons on the Sonnet keel is to keep the bent stems from falling over when the keel is being inserted under the forward and aft deck skin during assembly. Tape can be used as an alternative, but takes more time during assembly. The side stringers use only shock cords.


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- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
33 Customer Reviews
"Downstairs toilet light didn’t work ."
Upstairs landing blind was stuck fully open . Recommend blackout curtains in the main bedroom. Really comfortable loads of space nice courtyard garden great location to the dog beach and close to the town and harbour . Property was tidy modern and spacious very comfortable would visit again.
"We enjoyed our time at Mariners Rest."
It was comfortable, quiet and bonus a parking place. We liked it so much we have booked it again for June 2023. It was also good to have an outside space to sit relax and enjoy the sun. An umbrella for the patio table would be a good idea so you had some shade when the temperature rises to hot,hot, hot. Weymouth is a lovely seaside resort and we were only 10 minutes away from the beach.
"Nice house ..."
Nice house Cleanliness needs improvement Garden needs tidying up No outside washing line to dry washing when nice sunny day Booked again for August 2022 Location is great nice walk into Weymouth town
"A very comfortable cottage with a five minute walk to the sea in one direction and a five minute walk in the other direction to local shops."
The only complaint was that the curtains and blinds were too thin and the glorious Weymouth sunshine woke us up at 5 am.
"The house was amazing, thank you."
Everything we wanted & more. Clean & beautifully presented, we loved the special little themed touches too. Very comfortable & well equipped, a home from home. A great place to be based for so many places to visit & so close to Weymouth sea front. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
"Lovely house in a great location."
The house was super clean and had some lovely touches like the bottle of fizz and the Christmas tree and decorations. The only thing letting it down was the garage conversion that is halfway finished. Lots of rubble outside, that whilst didn't spoil our stay it was a little bit of surprise as we pulled up, to the point we weren't sure it was the right house. Also, not sure if we could park in front of the garage. If we had known prior to arrival it would have helped. Would definitely return.
"The cottage was lovely and the fact you have your own off road parking space right outside your front door is great."
A few minutes walk to the beach and in a nice quiet area, so no late night noise. Secure garden for the dog as well. Would definitely recommend.
"Excellent location with 10/15 minute walk of town centre."
Beautifully clean & comfortable. Well equipped home from home. With lovely private garden.
"The location of the property was perfect for us, within walking distance of everything we needed so the car didn’t have to move."
. I think maybe the property itself could do with some tlc. Although beautiful on first appearances we did hit some problems along the way. And the building works front and rear from 8am were a little annoying.
"Marina's rest is a fantastic place to stay, we have stayed twice now and loved both times."
The house is lovely, spotlessly clean and has everything you need and being only a 5-10minute walk from the beach makes it even better. We would definately return.
"It might be an idea to let people know that there is a big building project going on opposite the front of the property, the noise started at around 8a."
M and woke us most mornings. They had excavators and diggers and was generally quite noisy, luckily we went out for a fair portion of the day, but missed having holiday lie ins. The property is fantastic, clean, well equipped and garden is a real sun trap, we loved the location as well.
"2nd time at Mariners Rest and it did not disappoint."
This is a beautiful, comfortable home within 10 minutes walk from seafront. It has a fully enclosed garden for your dog and there is a newsagent, fish and chip shop etc within easy walking distance. I would happily stay here again. The house was immaculate. There was some building work adjacent to the property but this was not a problem and we had been told about it beforehand.
"The accommodation itself was ideal."
Clean and spacious. On a one way quiet road woth off road parking. Owned by dream cottages which has its own shop situated in weymouth so.only a phone call away should you have any issues. Private secure garden for you dog. Everything you need fir a great get away.
"Dustbin was full when we arrived not emptied during stay had leave refuse in property as no safe place to leave."
Collection date not clear in property handbook fri/sat. Several lights not working left details,but otherwise a good property in a good location.
"We had a wonderful time in Weymouth."
The house was spacious, well equipped and clean throughout.Nice and quiet on a one-way street, close to all facilities and the beach front. A small park at the bottom of the lane for the pooch to have a wander and the dog beach about a fifteen minute walk away. Spot on.
"Lovely property, excellent location, had a wonderful holiday."
Really good customer care as needed to ring to have a broken toilet seat fixed all sorted within 24hrs. Would definatrly come back and recommend.
"The property is clean and comfortable."
A great location to just park up the car and explore Weymouth on foot with the dog.
"We have used dream cottages for many years now and would recommend to anyone."
They go to all expectations to make sure that your requirements are met.
"Great location, had a great time"
"We found the second bedroom very cramped and uncomfortable."
It would have been better to describe this as a single bedroom only and to have opened the second front bedroom. Either rent the whole house out or state the house is for 3 only and remove the second bed from the small bedroom. One of the lamps in this room had no bulb. I looked for a spare in the cupboard under the stairs but there wasn't one. We only had one smallish car but felt parking would have been difficult if we had arrived in two separate cars.
"We both really enjoyed staying at Mariners rest."
The kitchen was so well equipped we could have been at home. We will definitely be staying here again. One small addition we would like to see. That is a handle on the wall at the end of the bath as my wife felt there was nothing to hold onto when getting out of bath/ shower
"House is ideally placed for the town and seafront in a very quiet lane."
Weather was very warm for the end of February so we were able to sit outside. It would be ideal in the summer.
"This will be I think our 4th time to Mariner's and it never disappoints."
Everything is always very clean and tidy and we enjoy spending time in the garden. Even our dog knows where she is. Stayed July 2018.
"Of the many we have stayed at this was the best yet!"
Stayed June 2018
"This is the second time we stayed at Mariners Rest."
We love the property and cannot fault it. Great space and great location!! We would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it. Stayed May 2018
"This was the first time we have used rental cottages and we feel we have been spoilt for future rentals elsewhere due to the excellence of Mariners Rest."
Stayed April 2018
"The property was beautiful."
Really clean modern and spacious. It was close to seafront and shops. Would definitely stay again. – Stayed September 2017.
"Second time in Mariner's Rest another very nice holiday."
Accommodation very good and comfortable. Thanks for the welcome pack. Will definitely consider booking again if property available - Stayed July 2017
"It is a beautiful property in a great location."
The living space is great and was perfect for our holiday. I would highly recommend staying here. Stayed June 2017
"Beautiful property, great location, would definitely stay here again."
Stayed June 2017
"Could not fault this property."
So comfortable and clean. Would definitely return. Have booked through Dream Cottages before and have always received an excellent service. Stayed June 2017
"One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in."
It is lovely ... clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and the cute little garden is completely dog safe. It is easy walks to the beach, a few nice pubs, a good fish and chip shop and more shops a little further. We could happily stay there again. Stayed April 2017
"Everything was just great."
It was excellent accommodation for all of us including the dog. Nice quiet location but not far from sea front. We would definitely recommend this holiday accommodation. Stayed September 2016
This property is part of the Dream Cottages collection.
Over 350 carefully selected and perfectly located properties, helping you create your perfect holiday.
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin single
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen with dining area
- Sitting room with electric fire.
- Gas central heating, electric fire
- Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, Wifi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and high chair available, stairgate
- Off road parking for one car
- Landscaped garden with patio and furniture
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 5min
- Beach 10 min
- Neighbouring property Portside 1093991
A thoughtfully presented light and airy holiday home just a short walk from famous, golden sandy beach of Weymouth.
The property has lovely touches of different art on the walls all around to make you feel at home.
The large welcoming sitting room opens out onto a patio garden with a table and chairs, perfect for enjoying the last of the summer sun.
The bright and airy kitchen is very well-equipped for you to make delicious breakfast to kick start the day or evening meal to enjoy with family or friends at the nearby dining table or even outside in the garden for an alfresco feeling. It has off road parking for two small or one large car and welcomes one dog. Mariner's Rest is located with many activities and days out, just a stroll away; Lodmoor Country Park has lovely walks a and a play park for children.
Adjacent is the acclaimed Sealife Adventure Park, home to all the wonderful life of sea creatures.
Walk to the beach and pick your perfect spot and take in the views of the bay which spans three miles.
One end of the beach you will find fine golden sand with traditional beach entertainments that include donkey rides and Punch and Judy shows whilst further along the beach it changes to pebbles and the beach becomes that little bit quieter.
The Georgian Esplanade has an elegant look and has a few al fresco cafes where you may take in the sea air and views whilst enjoying food.
For guests wanting to explore further afield out of Weymouth for the day, then why not journey westerly along the coast and enjoy the spectacular views of the Jurassic coastline, whilst stopping at the pretty villages which welcome visitors warmly with cosy tearooms and pubs.
A visit to Mariner's Rest offers a contemporary and stylish home form home feeling and is only a short walk from everything Weymouth has to offer to holidaymakers.
About the location
Dorchester 7 miles; Bridport 17 miles.
The popular resort of Weymouth makes an outstanding year-round holiday destination, with a wide variety of attractions on offer, appealing to all tastes and ages. The glorious golden sandy beaches have excellent facilities for all kinds of watersports, whilst from the picturesque, bustling harbour you can take regular fishing trips. A short drive takes you to Portland Harbour, and the rugged “Isle” of Portland, linked to Weymouth by the dramatic Chesil Beach. Visit Dorchester, Thomas Hardy’s “Casterbridge”, only 7 miles away, or take a journey along the scenic coastal road and call in at Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens. Alternatively, just head down to West Bay - the views of the stunning Dorset Heritage Coastline are not to be missed!
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Note: max 4 people.
Note: guests need to bring their own cot linen.
Note: one bed in twin single bedroom is 6ft length.
Note - A new property has been built where the garage was Portside ref No 1093991
The main differences to the property will be:
1) The front garden will have been block paved to form the car park for the property.
2) The existing parking area in front of the garage will no longer be available. ( the garage will have been demolished to make way for the three story extension/ annex )
3) There will therefore be room for only one car in front of Mariners Rest. The space in front of the existing garage will be the car park for the new annexe.
4) There will no longer be a side entrance to the rear garden of Mariners Rest. Access will only be through the house - the garden will remain completely private.
This property offers the following short breaks:
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