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Office Hours is your opportunity to spend time one-on-one with local, professional service providers and entrepreneurs who give their time to help you take the next steps to success, making sure you know what you did not know you needed to know.
The Government will extend the 2-year bright-line test for residential investment property sales to a 5-year test.
From 1 April 2018 taxpayers will have a new optional method for paying provisional tax – the Accounting Income Method (AIM).
The IRD has been visiting businesses in the kiwifruit industry as part of an initiative to raise awareness of current issues and improve compliance in the industry.
Just like life, technology moves quickly. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. It helps to have an accountant who can cut through the ‘noise’ and point you in the right direction regarding accounting software. We would like to share a couple of features from the Xero ‘world’ that will save you time and money. If you haven’t heard of these features before you could be missing out.
A number of our business partners have been warning their clients of an increase in instances of attempted cyber fraud and we also wish to alert you to the potential risks in order to keep yourself and your assets safe from cyber-criminals
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We are delighted to introduce our newest Director, Tom Beswick. Although you may not have seen Tom around he’s made quite an impression since joining us last year. Tom brings a fresh approach to the firm while still fitting well with our culture and philosophy. Tom’s style will appeal to both existing and new clients and his appointment helps position the firm well for the future.
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Whatever sparks your imagination, September is the perfect time to experience the best of what this bustling city has to offer.
Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas is a highly anticipated event among locals and tourists alike.
The ninth edition of the Big Blues Blender is a festival that celebrates the genre in good spirit and good music.
The city is known for its extravagant celebrations; this weekend is no exception. The festivities include various themed events, with music, food, and colorful displays.
The art fans out there will revel in the three days of celebration that Life is Beautiful.

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BYOP® On the GO ZOOM Show was created and is being hosted by Founder Ruth N. Nelson. Nelson will provide viewers virtually how she feels her journey in sports has helped her develop a methodology so KIDZ can learn basic movement skills and sport-specific skills and still enjoy, love and develop a passion for the sport.
Our feature guest will be Molly Alvey, Head Coach at University of Cincinnati. She has had the pleasure of not only training some of our 8 year old BYOP® players but has followed their training over the past 7 years along with witnessing the beauty of kidz training with their parents on the court. Cincinnati volleyball program also hosts BYOP® -Cincinnati families during an on-court demonstration at one of their fall matches. Along with being a collegiate coach she is a mom with 3 boys and will provide you her thoughts in what BYOP® brings to a family.
Many of her guests will include teachers, parents, players and coaches so we hear how they have enjoyed the many innovative programs created for ages 3-10. Participants in these program may include a school teacher or PE teacher training student at school; parents training their kids; parents coaching a recreational team or youth parents/coaches that have that burning desire to learn as much as they can from innovative programs.
February 16 Wednesday 6:00 PM CST we will announce our topics and or guests for 2022 BYOP® on the Go!.

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The Healing portal is a world-first hub for Indigenous healing resources.
The online portal, developed in partnership with Edith Cowan University’s Indigenous HealthInfoNet, brings together information about what is working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing and provides culturally appropriate information and the latest research on topics including:
- traditional healing
- Stolen Generations
- children and young people
- education, training and employment.
The portal is always being updated, and we encourage you to help shape it by submitting information about healing programs that are working for your communities and suggesting new resources for inclusion.
Between 1910 and the 1970s up to one in three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families and communities.
Policies like these disrupted cultural practices, impacted identity and created unresolved trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people which has been passed down from generation to generation.
Unresolved trauma contributes significantly to the social and health disadvantages experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people yet is often overlooked in policy and practice.
The healing portal aims to address this by educating workers and policy makers about trauma and best practice Indigenous healing.


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PROVO — This week's High 5 goes to a group at Sundance Resort that is having a positive impact on the environment.
The resort runs a program that takes old bottles and turns them into glassware.
"We sell them here at Sundance. We also use them in our restaurants," said Lucy Ridolphi of Sundance Resort.
Sundance brings in artists from Mexico who specialize in working with recycled bottles. They literally crush the old bottles, and then heat them at more than 2,000 degrees in a kiln at the resort.
"It's really beautiful to watch them work. It's a work of art," Ridolphi said.
The resort also accepts old bottles and jars from the community for the recycling program.
As part of the High 5, our partners at Les Schwab provided a gift basket for the group.
If you'd like to nominate someone for a High 5, do so here.


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Once Danielle Olivera confirmed the news of her breakup with Robert Sieber in an interview, “Summer House” fans were taken aback.
There have been rumours about the couple’s relationship status for quite some time, and every single one of them has come true.
Robert Sieber And Danielle Olivera Have Broken U
Danielle Olivera and chef Robert Sieber dated for the past two and a half years, but now that their relationship has ended, they are moving in different directions. In a recent interview with E! magazine, the former disclosed that the couple split up in November.
She admitted that, despite the fact that they do not have a bad relationship, she finds it difficult to date someone who frequently travels for work because of the distance involved. On both accounts, some images of the couple continue to appear in each other’s Instagram grids. Sadly, there have been no recent developments in the two and a half-year relationship between Danielle Olivera and Robert Sieber.
“We split up in November, but saying it aloud still hurts.” It’s sad, yet I’m slowly but surely finding happiness. Even the females from the show are wonderful friends of mine. The Bravo personality particularly told E! News, “They’ve been really kind to me.”
There is still a lot of love and respect between them, but things weren’t working properly, Danielle said. “We must find our happiness independently if we can’t be happy together.” Robert’s in-demand position as a chef in the Colorado ski resort town of Aspen contributed to the separation, according to the reality star based in New York City.
“There wasn’t enough time, and I would hold things in, and then they would explode in the wrong ways, so our relationship probably suffered a little.” Even if I’m fantastic, I don’t make for the easiest partner because I have high expectations. I’m extremely proud of him and his wonderful career. Do I wish that things were otherwise? Of course, but that’s life. “It’s just the way things are,” she said.
‘Summer House’ Star Danielle Olivera Relationship
Robert Sieber allegedly reached out to Danielle Olivera via Instagram in July 2020, but she allegedly declined him because of his DMs. Three weeks later, right before they started filming Pandemic House, she had her first encounter with him. The reality star had a lot going on at the time, but Sieber persisted in asking her out despite it.
Olivera relocated to Charleston to be with Sieber after they started dating. Olivera had to relocate to New York due to Olivera’s demands, but Sieber had a business commitment. When asked about her relationship during an interview she gave in July 2022, she responded, “We have such a nice balance, so it doesn’t ever feel public because once it does, you might do stuff in the relationship that isn’t real to the connection.”
Olivera and Sieber were last seen together in October 2022 at San Francisco’s BravoCon convention. Things were not going as planned. In an interview with E, Danielle stated, “It just wasn’t working out.” You know, the lack of hostility makes it worse. Really, I just find it unfortunate that we couldn’t solve the problem.
Who Is Robert Sieber?
According to rumors, Robert Sieber appeared in the Summer House episode Crawl Me Maybe from 2021.Because of his employment at The Snow Lodge, he can reside in Montauk. He is the proprietor of a restaurant in Aspen, which explains this. He currently divides his time between Aspen and New York.
Sieber opened it after working in the cafe and bar at Breakers Montauk.Cook, who began seriously pursuing his hobby at a young age, has even had the honour of cooking with the illustrious Cook. Over the years, David Cook has inspired him a great deal and taught him a lot about Asian cuisine.
Is Robert and Danielle from Summer House still together?
After settling into their Brooklyn apartment in December 2021, Danielle revealed that Robert had relocated to Aspen, Colorado, for a new job. Fans are relieved to learn that they are still together and successfully navigating a distant relationship.
Did Danielle and Robert move?
Even so, do I want to do that? Although Danielle finally agreed to go to Charleston with her love in the May 2 series finale episode, the couple really moved to Brooklyn at the end of 2021.
Are Danielle and Robert from Summer House engaged?
Danielle Olivera of Summer House and her boyfriend, Robert Sieber, had broken up after dating for two years due to her conspicuous absence from the trip.
What does Robert from Summer House do for a living?
“He oversees the kitchens at the Surf Lodge in Montauk and the Snow Lodge in Aspen. He’ll return home in April, hopefully take some time off, and then spend the summer in Montauk.” “We live apart, but we also live together,” she explained.
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By Tim Kalinowski
Cypress County voted to declare a state of local agricultural disaster due to drought conditions at Tuesday’s meeting. The vote was unanimous after some contentious debate on the subject.
Coun. Garry Lentz thought it was still premature to be passing so sweeping a measure.
“The big advantage to declaring this would be a possible rolling over of tax, and I think that is available without declaring an emergency,” conceded Lentz. “The other thing is ranchers may be able to get some trucking paid for. But I think we are a little premature because one good rainfall could turn this around. A lot of our dryland could produce hay if it got some rain.”
Couns. Pahl, Mudie and Vossler immediately objected to Lentz’s statement.
“I know damn well my hay land isn’t going to grow,” said Mudie. “Provincial and federal governments pay a lot more attention when the county passes something rather than having citizens or citizens groups. So I think we should do as much as we can to support people out there.”
Vossler told Lentz even with current farm safety net programs for producers a lot of local guys may go broke on high hay and trucking costs alone, which aren’t covered by these programs.
“If I have to take import hay from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, or wherever it came from, that would definitely not cover that expense,” said Vossler. “When you get out of the irrigation zone, any of the grass out that way is burnt off, and there are guys looking to disperse cows this year that don’t have enough feed. And, I throw this out there too— the price of feed is absolutely atrocious. So if it does come to the fact that they got to bring it in I know there is a shortage of it. Everybody wants hay, but nobody can find it.”
Pahl reminded councillors when the county chose not to declare such a state of emergency a few years ago local producers lost out on federal relief money for trucking in feed.
“I just think it’s a wise move to declare it now,” said Pahl.
Lentz then said he still felt it was better to rely on existing farm assistance programs from the government before passing a disaster declaration, but would reluctantly support the measure out of consideration for the farmers in the area who are hurting. He didn’t think the move would be met with approval by the province or the feds.
“I can pretty much tell you the government’s response is going to be producers need to participate in these programs so that when something like this does happen they don’t have to get on their knees,” said Lentz.
Reeve Richard Oster then reiterated any such declaration was not binding on the federal and provincial governments.
“We can declare it but it’s up to the provincial and federal governments to carry it forward. A declaration is one thing but it’s federal and provincial that calls the shots.”
Consensus was achieved when councillors agreed such a declaration could certainly do no harm, and draw attention to the farmers who were hurting in the area. There was also the potential for financial help from the government to pay for hay shipping costs if the government recognized the county’s declared state of disaster. And finally once a disaster was declared and acknowledged by the federal and provincial government local produces would become be able to join the Livestock Tax Deferral Provision program. This would allow producers to hold back on declaring 30-90 per cent of their income for this year based on how much they reduce their herd size.


Announcing the decision, union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday tweeted, “In view of the persistent demand from the student community and to enable the candidates to maximise their performance, the National Testing Agency has been advised to provide a gap of four weeks between session three and four of the JEE(Main) 2021 exam.
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“Accordingly, the JEE (Main), 2021, session four will now be held on August 26, 27 and 31, and on September 1 and 2. A total of 7.32 lakh candidates have already registered for JEE (Main), 2021, session four,”
A total of 7.32 lakh candidates have already registered for fourth edition of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main.
Pradhan said that registration for the JEE-Main session four is still in progress and dates for registration will be extended up to July 20.
“In order to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cities have been increased from 232 to 334. The number of examination centres in every shift will also be increased from 660 to 828,” said Sadhana Parashar, senior Director, NTA.
The ministry of education had last week announced that the pending editions (third and fourth) of JEE-Main will be conducted from July 20-25 and July 27 to August 2.
JEE-Mains for admission to engineering colleges is being conducted four times a year from the coronavirus-hit current academic session to offer flexibility to students and a chance to improve their scores.
The first phase in February was followed by the second phase in March, while the next phases were scheduled for April and May.
But those were postponed after a spike in the number of cases of coronavirus during the second wave of the pandemic.


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Are you stumbling upon the number 1717 everywhere, like hidden winks from the universe? This is no mundane coincidence; it’s a cosmic nudge, a secret Morse code, meant for you.
The angel number 1717 beams with spiritual significance, echoing messages of encouragement, faith, and the potential nestled within your soul’s unique journey.
This numeral is a celestial post-it note, urging you to remember your life’s purpose and the inner power you possess, akin to stumbling upon a secret glade that’s vibrant with light and latent possibilities.
When 1717 repeatedly appears, it’s a reminder that you are on the brink of discovering vast spiritual landscapes and that your guardian angels are there, gently whispering the wisdom needed to navigate them. Embrace this numeral; let it steer you towards uncharted waters where treasures await.
Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism of Angel Number 1717
In the realm where the material meets the mystical, 1717 stands as a beacon of enlightenment, its digits resonating with ambition, intuition, and spiritual awakening.
This powerful sequence symbolizes the encouragement of your guardian angels to focus on your life purpose and soul mission. It’s a cosmic thumbs-up from the universe, affirming your thoughts and actions, and nudging you towards the path of wisdom and spiritual evolution.
For the perceptive individual who keeps encountering 1717, it’s more than a coincidence—it’s a celestial signal. This is a reminder of your unique spiritual powers and inner wisdom.
It encourages you to utilize your knowledge and intuition to elevate your life and the lives of others. The repeated sequence of 1 and 7 amplifies their energies, indicating a time of great self-awareness and enlightenment, urging you to listen to your inner-self and embrace the journey ahead with confidence and poise.
The Significance of Angel Number 1717 in Numerology
Number 1 Meaning
Embarking on the numerological journey, number 1 is where it all begins. For a novice in numerology, understand that digit 1 is the genesis, the very first beat of the universal rhythm. It represents the raw energy of life, the potent force of creation itself.
Symbolizing leadership, independence, and self-sufficiency, it’s about standing tall like the very first column of numbers.
Number 7 Meaning
Dive into the depths of number 7, an enigma in the numerical realm, especially for those fluent in the cosmic language of astrology. It’s the sound of the spheres, the very vibration of mysticism and introspection.
Digit 7 resonates with the energy of the collective consciousness, spiritual awakening, and enlightenment. It’s the quest for knowledge, the thirst for discovery, and the path to the inner self.
Number 17 Meaning
To the enlightened individual well-versed in tarot, astrology, and numerology, number 17 is a confluence of hope, strength, and enlightenment. It combines the pioneering spirit of digit 1 with the mystical intuition of digit 7.
In tarot, the 17th card, “The Star,” mirrors this optimistic energy, symbolizing renewal, divine inspiration, and the guiding light of hope. Number 17 encourages you to listen to your inner voice, harness your intuitive wisdom, and step forward with confidence on your spiritual journey.
Number 71 Meaning
For the seeker aiming to align life with deeper values and goals, number 71 is a message from the universe, emphasizing the importance of positive affirmations and self-leadership.
It merges the individualistic essence of 7 with the pioneering spirit of 1, encouraging a life lived true to one’s own unique rhythm.
It’s about introspection and following your inner wisdom, crafting a reality that resonates with your deepest desires and spiritual principles, and embracing the path less traveled with courage and conviction.
Biblical Meaning of Angel Number 1717
In the biblical context, the number 17 resonates with resurrection, victory over death, and immortality, with Jesus rising from the dead on the 17th day of the Nisan harvest month.
Thus, the sequence 1717 amplifies this vibration, signifying a time of rebirth, spiritual awakening, and divine protection. It represents the completion of a spiritual journey and the promise of a new beginning marked by God’s grace and blessing.
In essence, the number 1717 encourages believers to maintain faith and trust in God’s plan, reminding them that they are on the right spiritual path.
It’s a reaffirmation of God’s promise to guide and support His followers through their life’s journey, leading them towards spiritual growth, fulfillment, and eternal life.
Angel Number 1717 and Love and Relationship
In the intricate tapestry of numerology, 1717 shines as a beacon of hope for those traversing the unpredictable terrains of love and relationships.
This unique sequence, brimming with the vibrations of digit 1, symbolizing new beginnings and self-reliance, intertwined with the energy of digit 7, known for its spiritual connotations, guides souls towards a love that’s rooted in mutual spiritual growth and understanding.
Encountering 1717 is a celestial sign to the seeker of love, suggesting the unfolding of relationships that encourage individuality and personal development.
It’s about finding a love that respects your freedoms and echoes your spiritual values, a love that feels predestined and enhances your life’s purpose.
If 1717 has been making appearances in your daily experiences, the universe is possibly steering you towards introspection and self-love first, emphasizing that true, harmonious love with another begins with a profound, loving relationship with oneself.
Angel Number 1717 and Friendship
When it comes to friendships, 1717 acts as a spiritual reminder of the quality of connections you cultivate. This number’s essence emphasizes friendships that respect individual paths and support mutual growth.
It’s not about surrounding yourself with multitudes, but rather seeking depth and sincerity. The appearance of 1717 suggests a time to evaluate the friendships that allow you to be your authentic self, those relationships where you find spiritual comradeship, and a shared journey towards personal and collective betterment.
It signals the drawing of like-minded souls who resonate with your life’s higher purpose and spiritual evolution.
Angel Number 1717 and Twin Flame Reunion
In the realm of twin flames, 1717 carries a message of profound spiritual union and alignment. It heralds a phase of discovery or reunion with your twin flame — a soul mirror that reflects your innermost desires, fears, and aspirations.
Seeing 1717 indicates that the universe is working on the subtleties of this karmic bond, possibly leading you towards the path of your other half. However, this journey isn’t merely about romantic fulfillment; it’s about spiritual growth, learning, and evolving, both as individuals and as a unified entity.
Angel Number 1717 and Career
Angel number 1717 carries a powerful message regarding your career. It signifies that you’re on the right path and making significant strides toward your professional goals.
This numeral encourages you to maintain your focus and determination. It suggests that opportunities for career advancement and success are on the horizon. Embrace change and stay committed to your ambitions; the universe is aligning circumstances for you to excel in your chosen field.
Angel Number 1717 and Life Purpose
When it comes to your life purpose, seeing 1717 is a reminder that you are on a spiritually significant journey. It signifies that you are aligning with your true life purpose, and your soul’s mission is coming into focus.
This digit encourages you to trust your intuition and inner wisdom. Seek ways to incorporate your passions and talents into your life’s work. You are being guided toward a fulfilling and purposeful path, where your unique abilities can positively impact the world.
What To Do When You See Angel Number 1717
When angel number 1717 appears, it’s a call to action from the universe. Embrace change and new opportunities fearlessly, as they are stepping stones to your success and purpose. Trust your instincts, and don’t be afraid to take calculated risks in your career and life path.
Surround yourself with positivity and like-minded individuals who support your aspirations. Meditate or engage in mindfulness practices to enhance your connection with your higher self, helping you make aligned decisions.
Remember that your angels are guiding and supporting you, and by staying focused, determined, and true to your passions, you will achieve your goals and find lasting happiness and fulfillment on your journey.

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Optera™ IMM Series Multi-Imager Solution
The Optera™ IMM Series camera with SureVision™ 2.0 provides a panomersive experience with seamless situational awareness which provides stitched and blended panoramic views. The IMM Series also enables you to zoom in for detail within multiple intuitive immersive views from a video management system (VMS). Other multi-imager solutions can be disjointed with separate streams out of order. The IMM Series transparently integrates video across all sensors in the camera, presenting a seamless user experience from setup to viewing.
IMM Series camera options include 180-, 270-, or 360-degree models. All models include a camera in a compact in-ceiling mount, surface mount, or pendant enclosure that is ready to install. All models feature a robust metal tamper-resistant design and carry an IK10 impact rating for vandal resistance. The Environmental Vandal model features worry-free use in a wide range of challenging operating conditions. In-ceiling models have a back box that is plenum rated per 2008 NEC article 300.22(C)(2).
Video with SureVision 2.0
The IMM Series offers the panomersive experience with outstanding and industry leading image quality with SureVision 2.0 technology. SureVision 2.0 delivers excellent low-light performance and true wide dynamic range (WDR), consistently and simultaneously. With superior WDR, anti-bloom technologies, 3D noise filtering and advanced tone mapping, SureVision 2.0 makes the IMM Series capable of delivering outstanding image quality in very challenging lighting conditions.
Window blanking is used to conceal user-defined privacy areas. The IMM Series camera supports up to 32 blanked windows. A blanked area appears on the screen as a solid gray window.
The IMM Series provides near real-time capture with a frame rate of up to 12.5 frames per second (fps) at full resolution or 30 fps at a reduced resolution. This video is presented from the camera in multiple streams that can be encoded in H.264 level 5.1 high profile and constrained variable bit recording (CVBR) for efficient encoding to conserve video storage and bandwidth.
Open and Integrated
Optera IMM Series cameras seamlessly connect to Pelco VideoXpert, VideoXpert Professional, Endura (in Tiled Mode), and Digital Sentry VMSs. The IMM Series integrates with major partner video management systems through the Pelco API, Panomersive SDK and through the ONVIF standard.
The IMM Series features a full suite of eight Pelco video analytics applied across a wide field of view. Pelco behaviors include Abandoned Object, Adaptive Motion Detection, Camera Sabotage, Directional Motion, Loitering Detection, Object Counting, Object Removal, and Stopped Vehicle. These behaviors enable operators to focus quickly on events and areas of interest.
The IMM Series is designed with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) to simplify planning, wiring, and installation. PoE+ works with PoE+ enabled network switches or power injectors. PoE+ eliminates separate power supplies, cabling, and increases camera availability through an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
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Video Formats : H.264, MJPEG
Connectivity Technology : Wired
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Effective Camera Resolution (Pixel) : 12000000
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Maximum Focal Length : 4.8 mm
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Kids will love to add some glow-in-the-dark accents to their DIY crafts! These jumbo jewels make wonderful embellishments on any craft or activity for kids you already have planned! Add them to your craft supplies and watch your kids' faces (and crafts) light up! Plastic. (500 pcs. per unit) 1"
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President Bush's call for an end to tyranny worldwide should not be interpreted by foreign governments and the American people as a prelude to a more aggressive and bellicose foreign policy in his second term, the president's father told reporters yesterday.
"People want to read a lot into it -- that this means new aggression or newly asserted military forces," former president George H.W. Bush said. "That's not what that speech is about. It's about freedom."
Former President George H.W. Bush talks to the media during an impromptu visit to the White House Saturday.
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After George W. Bush's second inaugural address, in which he promised to defend those who seek freedom everywhere, there has been confusion overseas and in the United States over whether he was signaling a shift in foreign policy. Some interpreted the speech as presaging a more confrontational relationship with Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other nations that are allies in the war on terrorism but also have records of abusing human rights.
White House officials said in interviews Friday that Bush was not signaling a shift in policy but rather seeking to clarify what administration officials call the "Bush doctrine of liberty" that the president feels should guide policy well after he leaves the White House. The president's father reinforced that message yesterday.
People "certainly ought to not read into [the speech] any arrogance on the part of the United States," the former president said during an impromptu visit to the White House briefing room. White House officials said the president plans to detail the policies that will flow from the inaugural address in the upcoming State of the Union address.
In his weekly radio address, Bush returned to the issues that he has signaled will dominate his second term: Iraq, the war on terrorism and restructuring Social Security. "We will strive to keep the world's most dangerous weapons out of the hands of terrorists and tyrants," he said.
"As I stated in my inaugural address, our security at home increasingly depends on the success of liberty abroad. So we will continue to promote freedom, hope and democracy in the broader Middle East -- and by doing so, defeat the despair, hopelessness and resentments that feed terror."


As most business owners know quite well, there are two types of fleet vehicle maintenance: unscheduled and scheduled. In order to help ensure that most of your company car maintenance work falls in the latter category, it is important to stay on top of the vehicles and schedule regular preventive check ups.
To make this process as easy as possible, consider the following tips.
Create a List of What Parts and Systems Should Be Checked Regularly
As Verizon Connect notes, a great place to start the fleet maintenance and repair plan is by assessing your specific vehicles and coming up with a checklist of what should be included in the routine preventative maintenance services. These items can include engine oil and filter changes, checks of the cooling and fuel systems, belts and hoses, brakes, horn, fluid leaks, and tires, wheels and rims. To help expedite the maintenance appointments, or if you or your employees have the experience to handle some of these repairs yourself, you may want to keep certain equipment and parts on hand. For instance, stock up on the specific types of oil that each vehicle needs, and consider purchasing a number of o-rings that are found in many parts of your fleet cars, including the braking circuits, the air conditioning systems and the lubricant systems.
Utilize Technology for Your Fleet Maintenance Schedule
Once you know which parts will need to be checked regularly, now it’s time to create a fleet vehicle maintenance schedule. This can be based on a number of factors, including the number of miles that the vehicles have traveled, the number of hours spent on the road and/or a more general “every three months” or other calendar-based method. Keep in mind that each vehicle is different, so you can’t use the same schedule for the entire fleet. For instance, an older truck that has had a few breakdowns within the past year will probably require more regular checkups than a brand-new company van. To help keep tabs on all of the different schedules and track all of the maintenance and repairs, consider using a fleet maintenance software program.
Plan for Unscheduled Maintenance, Too
Even the most well-maintained fleet car will still encounter problems. To be sure that your drivers head out each morning in a safe vehicle, Cerasis suggests that basic things like tire pressure and wheel nuts should be checked and rechecked each morning before anyone leaves — they may discover a nail stuck in the tread or a loose lugnut that would be a safety hazard if the car was out on the road. Drivers should also be taught to listen for odd sounds in the engines and encouraged to report anything that seems amiss. Vehicles that are having tangible issues can be pulled from the schedule and brought in for repair immediately; ideally, another fleet vehicle can be used while the other car or truck is being fixed. By performing daily checkups on the vehicles, you should be able to spot unscheduled repairs well before they become major problems that could take the car out of commission for a long time.
Keep Your Team and Vehicles as Productive as Possible
A fleet vehicle that is sitting idle due to a breakdown is never a good thing. By taking a proactive approach to fleet maintenance and repair, including stocking up on needed parts and using technology to assist in keeping on top of tune-ups, you should have a reliable and well-oiled (pun intended) fleet of cars that will keep your employees and work on schedule.


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A family owned Italian restaurant that offers many vegan and gluten free options. Try the 9 Grain crust!
Vertoris Pizza House Hot
Yum! eat here!
Vertoris has a whole vegan section! Not to mention, a normal pizza for vegetarians. The 7-grain crust is amazing! Pizza is always good. They have GF crust also.
Great vegan pizza!
One of Bradenton's best options for vegan and gluten free cooking. Sadly not open late and you pay for homemade food.

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Nokia recently unveiled four new golden phones through its luxury mobile phone brand Vertu. These handsets has been announced in Japan and named as Kinko, Kikusui, Nanten and Daigo. Each of these handsets comes with a price tag of $215,000 (approx. 20 million yen).
All the handsets are priced equally ($215,000) including free domestic calls and they are made in Japan with an exclusive gold lacquerwork. Each design of these phones stands for the different seasons of the year.
According to CrunchGear, “The occasion for these super-limited editions is the first anniversary of Vertu’s flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo next month. Vertu plans to sell just four of these handsets worldwide.”
The specs of these handsets looks quite unimpressive. These phones are exclusively made from precious materials. Vertu will sell only one unit of each model worldwide. If you have enough bucks to buy this handset, then hurry up or else you will miss the golden opportunity to own one of these limited edition phones.


Richmond is seeking the public’s help in naming its new on-demand shuttle service, which is expected to roll out this fall, city officials said.
The city’s first citywide, on-demand shuttle program will operate in collaboration with Via and will feature three shared, plug-in hybrid electric shuttles, the city said. The shuttles “will provide a sustainable, dynamically routed, microtransit service to bridge transportation gaps and provide connectivity, especially in underserved communities,” city officials said.
Proposed names for the service include Richmond Moves, GO Richmond, Richmond Link, Richmond Connect and RichMO. You can vote in a survey here.
The new shuttle service is being launched thanks to a $1 million voucher from the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Pilot Program (CMO) that aims to provide “safe, clean, affordable and accessible option for getting our residents where they need to go.”
For more information, contact 510-621-1718 or [email protected].


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Day 5 – 200 kms on the “cuota” and an unplanned overnight stay in Valladolid.
We wake up in Ecoparaíso XiXim to the murmur of waves in the Gulf of Mexico. Our shower has glass walls with a view to a small indoor garden, where a couple of orioles keep us company while we enjoy a hot bath. At breakfast we share the restaurant with the only two other couples in the hotel. The panoramic windows allow us to see fully active orioles, tropical mockingbirds and hummingbirds. I leave the table several times to catch a better view from the balcony.
Weather has not improved and navigation to see the flamingos is still suspended, so we decide to get going back to the Riviera Maya. We take it so easy that noon is already upon us before we turn on the ignition on the F650 and start riding towards Celestún, where we plan to fill up our gas tank. We waste some more time taking a wrong turn on the dirt road, confused by the signs. Finally we make it to town and go around a few times until we find the gas station, in the meantime getting a superficial look at the place. We find Celestun to be lacking in charm, filthy and unkempt, the bay where the boats are moored looking specially sad in a day without activity.
We finally make it to the PEMEX station. While we fill up I ask the young attendant: “Friend, how do we get out of here?” His dry answer is not an attempt at friendliness or humor: “Same way you came”. I follow his lead and retort in equally unfriendly manner: “Jeez, that’s great help. I’d have to go around as many times as I did to get here”. I ask again, so he has no option but to provide directions. It makes me think back on our brief ride through Hunucmá, and the noteworthy kindness we perceived in people there. The energy we sense here is totally different, although it would be unwise to cast judgement on the place after such a short visit.
Our day holds many kilometers ahead of us on the motorcycle. We ride past Merida and continue to Valladolid, this time taking the so-called “cuota” (140 pesos toll). The road is impeccable, two lanes in each direction flanked by dense vegetation and separated by a wide division also filled with vegetation. We make good time and barely see two or three other vehicles during the entire ride. However, we have a problem: there’s not a single gas station in over 200 kms of road. The F650 lacks a fuel gauge, but the odometer shows we’ve ridden 150 kilometers on the tank we topped before departure, so I know we’re running on reserve. The night is falling upon us but we keep going, trusting our good luck. We finally reach the end of the road and find the coveted PEMEX. As we fill up it is confirmed: we had less than one liter of fuel remaining.
At this time of year night falls shortly after 5 pm, so we won’t be able to make it to the Riviera Maya with the benefit of daylight. We decide to sleep over in Valladolid and once in town ride around in search of suitable lodging. All rooms are taken at the inn Casa Quetzal, but they kindly point us toward hotel Tunich-Beh, on the Calzada de Los Frailes. As we arrive I see two motorcycles parked on the front porch, which of course we take as a good sign. We are welcomed by Mrs. Lupita Sanchez and her son Rafael, who tells me I may park the bike next to the others, nicely protected under the roof. Rafael owns one of the two bikes, a 20 year old Honda Magna 750 that looks in great shape, save for the old tires, which are screaming for replacements. He tells me he bought the bike on eBay for less than 500 dollars, and it was shipped to him from the States in several boxes, just as it had been kept in storage for years. Now rebuilt the bike looks like new, but Rafael still hasn’t taken it on the road. We talk about motorcycling for a while and he says a few days earlier he slid on a corner and fell down. I say it doesn’t surprise me, considering the condition of his tires. I urge him to get new rubber, buy protective gear and a good helmet, and hit the road.
After a shower we go out for a walk through the historical center. We look for some food, without any gastronomic ambitions whatsoever. Globalization does its thing and we end up in an international sandwich franchise. Back at the hotel we soon fall into deep sleep.

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Botanical GardenCurrently Open
- Address: Øster Farimagsgade 2B, 1353 København K, Copenhagen, Denmark Map
- Timings: 08:30 am - 06:00 pm Details
- Phone: 45-35322222
- Time Required: 02:00 Hrs
- Tags: Garden, Botanical Garden, Walking Area, Family And Kids, Nature, Green House
This collection of historical greenhouses operated by the University Of Copenhagen serves much recreational, scientific and educational purpose. It’s lovely enough to simply walk around the place, enjoying the atmosphere without looking too closely at things. The interiors of the glasshouses make such a dramatic change from the outside, that even little children are stunned into silence, feeling as if they’ve entered a different world. Most of the 13000 species in the 27 greenhouses here have been captured from the wild and were selected for, believe it or not, how good looking they are. Have a fabulous relaxing in exploratory delight.
Botanical Garden Travel Tips
- Tips & Warnings: Closed on occasion
- The garden has a huge library where specimen of various plants with elaborate detail about them can be read by the visitors.
How to Reach Botanical Garden
- Norreport station
- Hashe Gourmet Burgers
- St. Getruds Abbey
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- Botanical Garden Address: Øster Farimagsgade 2B, 1353 København K, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Botanical Garden Contact Number: 45-35322222
- Botanical Garden Timing: 08:30 am - 06:00 pm
- Time required to visit Botanical Garden: 02:00 Hrs
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50% of people start their Botanical Garden visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
People usually take around 2 Hrs to see Botanical Garden
59.26% of people prefer walking in order to reach Botanical Garden
People normally club together The National Gallery Of Denmark and Lego® Store København while planning their visit to Botanical Garden.


My organization has asked me to investigate video editing software. Specifically, they want to know two things:
(a) is it possible to "white out" or otherwise erase the background behind a given object in a video - e.g. a video featuring a piece of machinery in which the warehouse and all the mess behind it is somehow erased/hidden
(b) if possible, what type of software or tool will accomplish this?
I know this is an option when editing still photos, using Photoshop. Wondering is something similar is possible for video.


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Matt has posted a new test clip video using the Ocean Sim with more realistic shading and materials. The scenes were set up in Blender 2.5, but rendered in 3Delight. We’re hoping to get some Blender rendered videos up soon as well, just trying to get the materials rendering better.
Archive for January, 2011
We’ve been on a bit of a break due to holidays, and work schedules, but I wanted to let you know about the latest build of the Ocean Simulation Tools version of Blender that has been posted. Contrary to some people’s belief, the project has not died, and work is progressing very well! : )
The newest build is the January 4th version which is now available for donors for Win 32/64, Linux 32/64, and OSX 64 as usual.
Here’s what is new to this build:
Updates in Build 0104
• Ability to Sync Ocean Modifier with Ocean Texture
After hedging our bets on what the final ocean tool would be, it looks like a combination of the modifier and texture will give the most flexible results. We can now use the Ocean Modifier to generate the mesh with displacement directly, as well as using an Ocean Texture with a reference to the mesh that is using the Ocean Modifier in order to have greater control over the ocean mesh materials. The important thing now is that when synced, both tools use the same ocean sim data so they should work together seamlessly.
• Ocean Modifier Mesh Displacement Choice
The ability for the modifier to choose between either generating the ocean surface grid directly and displacing that or just displacing existing geometry. (This is pretty much the same thing as using a texture in conjunction with the displace modifier, but simpler, and is a nicer way to feed in any arbitrary mesh to deform.)
• Hooked up Normal information from Ocean Sim code to the modifier.
Matt writes – “The way it’s working in Blender now is that the greater the value of the ‘Normal’ slider, the more of this fine detail normal is used for shading rather than the slope of the actual 3d geometry, so the slider is acting like a blend between lighting based on the overall 3d shape vs the fine bump map. Of course the other reason for having this normal information is that for far away shots you can just use the normal map and avoid having to displace any geometry (eg. http://www.pasteall.org/pic/7797 ).”
• Repeating Mesh Tiling
Due to the Ocean Modifier not working properly with the Array modifier, we’ve now built in a tiling option to the Ocean Modifier to allow for large ocean meshes. This feature is available when using the default ‘Generate’ geometry option in the Ocean Modifier.
• Initial Documentation Posted to the Blender Wiki
Still not complete, but some initial documentation is now available here: http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/User:Broken/OceanSimulation
• Blender 2.56 builds
As a nice bonus, the last round of builds have now been built on the 2.56 release, so that’s a nice update as well. We’ll get the 2.56a version in the next round probably, but I don’t think the bugs should affect us for now.
At this point, we’d really like to see donors get their hands dirty testing out this latest build, and really start to try playing with the settings and materials to see how good of a result we can get. Please send any links to test videos you may come up with so we can see how you are doing.
Also, we would like feedback about issues that would hinder real world production usage. The current build is pretty much feature complete for the current phases (1 & 2) of project funding, so now we just want to make sure everything is working as expected.
After everyone has had a chance to have a look through it, we’re planning on opening the builds folder to the public in order to start getting a wider testing audience for the project (perhaps in a week or so).
The donation widget was closed on December 31 due to an oversite by me in not extending the donation time period. Unfortunately Chipin.com does not allow re-opening of fund-raising campaigns once they have closed. I think now this is probably fine, as we have enough budget to finish what we are currently working on.
I don’t have exact numbers just yet, but I believe we are getting close to using up the end of the final donation amount of $2580.50USD (yes, someone donated 50 cents…), including our Paypal fees which are probably getting up towards the $180 range (ugh!). In addition, Matt has stated that he will be fixing any bugs that are in the code at no cost, so that won’t affect the budget. Also, he has also offered to do a little more work on the foam accumulation feature on his own time and at no additional cost (thanks Matt!), so I’m also very excited about that!
Thanks again to all those who contributed in a concrete way to this project. It’s amazing to see what can be accomplished when people work together, and actually open their wallets (if every so slightly! haha ) : )

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The surgical robot implemenation has the application running the Surgeon's console on the non RTOS platform, while the motor control of the robot arms is on the RTOS platform. The two platforms communicate through shared memory, which in this case are running on the same computer. The EtherCAT interface offers direct control of the robot joint motors - there is no intermediary controller for the robot.
In the bin picking example show in Fig. 3 & 4, the RCF components are fully contained in the Compute node.The UR controller represents the physical UR power supply and controller box. RCF communicates with the controller using the transfer layers to talk to the custom UR Cap (written by Energid) and the URContorl using UR script. And additional transfer layer exists to interface to the 3D sensor used in the vision system to identify individual parts in the bin. The system controller for bin picking contains the state machine and the Actin Core libraries.


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It seems like my life has been full of excuses for not quilting recently. Some of the egg-cuses are egg-cellent – such as the Easter Egg Hunt with two of my grandchildren yesterday:
I also have a new toy that has distracted me from quilt projects – a new iPad! Anybody know of any great quilting apps?
- Just Takes 2 Mariners Compass block — first I thought I needed a special size needle to do the hand sewing but it was so tiny I couldn’t thread the dang thing! Now, I need special white silk thread to do the applique. This is not a compass block, this a “stumbling block“!!!
- Maggie’s big girl bed quilt – waiting for the gingham for an inside border.
- Civil War quilt – trying to decide on the rest of the border. I may want to do piping on one of the borders but the fabric I bought for the piping looks great all by itself. Decisions, decisions!
- Baby Quilt – have the fabric but haven’t decided on the pattern. But I’d better get crackin’, the baby is due in July.
- Any many more … or is that Minnie Moore 😉
I have accomplished one thing this week. My blog last week To Redo or Not to Redo asked for advice on whether I should redo some Just Takes 2 blocks that had some applique I wasn’t happy with. After reading all the wonderful comments, I decided I could live with the applique on block 1 but the hearts on block 6 would drive me crazy. So I made that block again:
Have a great week, y’all!


Sochi: India’s Shiva Keshavan finished a disappointing 37th in the men’s singles luge competition in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games on Sunday.
Manali lad, who is on his fifth Winter Olympics, clocked a combined time of 3:37.149 over four rounds to end the event at 37th spot out of 39 lugers in the competition at the Sanki Sliding Center in Sochi.
Felix Loch of Germany won the gold with a combined time of 3:27.526 while Russia’s Albert Demchenko (3:28.002) and Italy’s Armin Zoeggeler (3:28.797) bagged the silver and bronze respectively. The medal winners were decided according to the combined timings of the four rounds.
This was Keshavan’s worst performance in the Winter Olympics. He had finished 28th in Nagano (Japan) in 1998, 33rd in Salt Lake City (USA) in 2002, 25th in Torino (Italy) in 2006 and 29th in Vancouver (Canada) in 2010.
Keshavan was competing under IOC flag as an Independent Olympic Participant due to the suspension of the Indian Olympic Association.
Shiva Keshavan was not getting any support from Government and sport ministry. This is his worst performance in the Winter Olympics and if he was provided with better facility or financial support, his chances for winning medal at this coveted championship would have been better.
It’s also pertinent to mention that Shiva Keshavan is a holder of Asian speed record of 134.3 km/h. He had won gold medal in Asia Cup 2011 and 2012 at Nagano in Japan. He also holds an Asian track record at 49.590 seconds.


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Attitudes and knowledge about genetic testing before and after finding the disease-causing mutation among individuals at high risk for familial, early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers 2009 February; 13(1): 121-125
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DOCTORS have warned they are seeing too many "cyberchondriacs", those patients who misdiagnose their illnesses after Googling their symptoms.
The Australian Medical Association is concerned the plethora of online medical information is doing more harm than good, with patients increasingly referring to the internet for advice before consulting a trained GP.
"You can't make a diagnosis using the internet," AMA vice-president Steve Hambleton said.
"Patients turn up with sheets of paper convinced they have a particular problem.
"Doctors have to explain why patients haven't got something — before explaining what they have got. It certainly increases stress for the patient.
"Medical practitioners go through a minimum of 10 years of training before they can practise independently. You can't match that with an internet search engine."
Over the past 12 months most health-related Google searches in Australia were for information related to "symptoms", "blood" and "cancer".
Additionally, online queries about "hemorrhoids (sic)" and "thyroid symptoms" have doubled since 2009.
Google's user experience researcher, Dan Russell, said the onus to assess the accuracy and credibility of online information was on the individual.
"We now as individuals have access to huge amounts of information and you can pull up thousands and thousands of pages about Alzheimer's or irritable bowel syndrome," Mr Russell said.
"The irony is that people once learned how to look at the page of a book, document or journal and understand roughly how believable it was... but now for basically no money any wacko can write anything and put it on the web.
"As an individual at home looking at all this stuff, you have to constantly ask, 'Can I believe this?'"
Mosman GP Penny Shaw said simple symptoms were often misconstrued by patients using the internet, resulting in severe anxiety.
"I've had patients who have come in with a headache thinking they have a brain tumour and many who've had tingling in their fingers and thought they had multiple sclerosis," Dr Shaw said.
Originally published asDoctors sick of patients Googling illnesses


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This song is great, it really tells a story.
Then there are the touching ballads of "A Home", "More Love", and "Godspeed" -- all simply gorgeous arrangements of vocal melody and instrumental harmony.
Favorite tracks are "Long Time Gone", "Truth No. 2", "White Trash Wedding", "A Home", "More Love", and "I Believe in Love".
Lost this album and really missed the music. Great harmonies, songs and I highly recommend you add this to your collectionPublished 2 months ago by Lynda
The harmonies are fabulous! They are all great musicians and song writers. Try them, you'll love them and you won't be sorry.Published 2 months ago by Donna Means
No matter what I love the original Dixie Chicks and this CD has some great songs on it. I wasn't happy with the quality of the CD or the package when I got it but now that I have... Read morePublished 4 months ago by Amazon Customer
Love this group never disappointed! What happened top freedom of speech? Has nothing to do with their performance. Wish they would move back from Canada!Published 4 months ago by Melody R. Ballard
A different sound for the Dixie Chicks, but a quality record you'd expect from them! I love it. It's easily to listen to and sing a long with, while containing a unique sound!Published 4 months ago by SSF
The Dixie Chicks should still be making CD, if only people would list and not be so quick to judge. The song Traveling Soldier is such a beautiful song, and so many people to me... Read morePublished 6 months ago by Keith Deaton
On their third album with singer Natalie Maines, the Dixie Chicks decided to change things up with an all-acoustic, bluegrass-flavored album, and they didn't just pull it off, they... Read morePublished 8 months ago by Jason A. Kentros
I love having this in the car. Every song is great to sing or hum along with and the talented girls score with the energy shifts and souring talent. Read morePublished on August 2, 2008 by L. Feahr
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12pm - 9pm Monday to Thursday
12pm - 9.30pm Friday to Saturday
12pm - 7pm Sunday
- Disabled Access
- Easy Access
- Private Dining
- Outside Seating Area
- Families and Children Welcome
- Gluten Free Available
- Weddings and Other Private Parties Catered for
- Buffets, Business Meetings, Functions catered for
- Children's Menu available
- Business Lunch
About 1539 Restaurant & Bar
Fantastic location overlooking Chester racecourse. Enjoy fine dining indoors or from our terrace in the summer.
Disabled access from Racecourse car park and pedestrian access from Nuns Road.
Lovely meal really helpful friendly staff , would highly recommend thanks
I visited twice this week Tuesday dinner which was fabulous, the food was fantastic as was the service, Friday lunch was good but not like the previous visit, I think less meat and more vegetables with the pork dish.
Drinks as expected quite pricey
Really nice meal service an atmosphere! Best Sunday dinner!
Came for my dad's 80th and we were treated warmly and like royalty. Enjoyed the afternoon so much that we are coming again on my mum's 79th next month! Special touches and two young, kind attentive waiter/waitress made it very special for our family. Thank you
Sunday Lunch was outstanding with excellent customer service too! Thank you to Andre and his team!
First class staff .food Every time we go there Keep it up
My wife's fish was a little over cooked and was swamped by potatoes.
Enjoyed the starter ham and chicken terriine generous portion could have done with more toast ,Main salmon was lovely potatoes and kale underdone .Main issue price of a glass of wine ,for which my friend and i paid 7.00 and 6.90 for medium glass .Thats too much and will put us off visiting again .Staff great though .
Thank you for making my parents 30th wedding anniversary special!
So glad I chose this venue for my 40th party. Very professional service and amazing food. Would most definitely book a party there again!
We had an absolutely beautiful day at 1539, at our low key wedding reception. The staff were amazing throughout, the little extra touches they added; names on our menus and set up the room beautiful, without having to ask. Service was brilliant, food was presented perfectly and tasted lovely. Thank you for making our day special
I was a little disappointed with my starter of Asparagus, egg and crumb. The asparagus was very thin and the portion was very small, however my lamb main was excellent. It was a good size portion although my not a big fan of kale. Spinach would be better
I made a reservation for my 21st birthday and it didn’t disappoint! Fantastic food, excellent service and the personalised happy birthday message on my dessert was very much appreciated.
Roast was awful potatoes hard not cooked very disappointed
We had a great evening. Everyone had different meals and all plates were empty. The cocktails were fantastic and we had great service. Thank you
Excellent food , service was very friendly I would definitely come again
Delicious food and great service.
Lovely meal with great service
The staff at restaurant 1539 were so wonderful and helpful. Myself and my husband wanted to have a small family get together the morning after our wedding, and the team at the restaurant couldn't have been more accommodating! Thank you to everyone, we had a fantastic visit.
We had a wonderful evening celebrating our daughter's engagement. The food was amazing, beautifully presented and delicious. The staff went out the way to make it special.
The restaurant is lovely nice atmosphere great views over the racecourse only thing I thought there would have been more customers at 8 o’clock on. Friday night it’s a big restaurant but there was only a few tables occupied


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Ifeelgoods, a startup that manages the digital rewards programs of brands like Samsung and Gap, announced today that it scored a $6 million investment.
France-based recruiting company Up Group led the financing round, putting $3 million on the table. As part of the investment, Ifeelgoods made “an exclusive distribution agreement” with Up Group.
“Ifeelgoods platform will help to enhance UP Group products and solutions and offer to its clients the largest international digital rewards catalog as well as a unique tool to build campaigns within a few hours,” the startup explained.
Idinvest and Tugboat Ventures, previous Ifeelgoods investors, also participated in the round.
To date, Ifeelgoods has raised at least $17 million.
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Two women and a man were arrested yesterday morning following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of North Monroe St. in Brookfield.
The Linn County warrant specifically authorized local law enforcers to check the living conditions for what was at first an undetermined number of cats and dogs.
Cooperating in the execution of the warrant and removal of the animals inside were personnel with the Brookfield Police Department, the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, Brookfield Animal Control, the Brookfield Fire Dept., and the Missouri Dept. of Agriculture/Animal Health.
As the living conditions were deemed unfit for habitation by the 48 cats, five dogs, a turtle, and a rabbit living there, all of those pets were taken into custody and transported to the Linn County Humane Society Shelter.
Arrested for animal abuse were the following three residents: Delyn E. Tapscott, 38 of Brookfield; Marcus K. Tapscott, 23 of Brookfield; and Anna Marie K. Robinson.
Attempts were also made to notify appropriate county and state officials as there are concerns about the conditions for human habitation.
The Tapscotts and Robinson were issued citations for animal abuse and released.
Anyone missing a cat is advised to contact the Humane Society Shelter at 258-3322. Please bring a photo with you of the cat.

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I’ve been hearing this song on the radio, and it struck me as an interesting conversation. Over and over again, it says, “Don’t you give up, I won’t give up. Let me love you. Let me love you.” The verses in between talk of hope and discouragement and uncertainty, but then we hear again, “I won’t give up. Let me love you.” I wonder how many times this is our conversation with God. Things look good, our plans are solid, and then something gets thrown into the mix and we’re off balance. Doubts creep in, and we feel abandoned or let down. We feel distant, and God seems to be uncaring or unfair. No matter, because this momentary affliction may be just the thing that brings us closer or breaks through the walls that we have placed around us.
Jesus promises us that he will be with us always, “until the end of the age,”(Matthew 28:20) No matter how distant we feel or how disappointed we may be, He says again, “Don’t you give up. I won’t give up. Let me love you. Let me love you.”


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The seventh day of deliberations in the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment trial began on Monday with the juror questioning who would be more credible and likable: a confident, successful, 27-year-old assistant or a 61-year-old “streetwise” boardroom bully. The woman, who has not been named, testified during the five weeks of the jury trial that Weinstein sexually harassed her when she tried to fend off his requests for her to give him massages and other sexual favors.
“I think he wanted [our relationship] to end,” she said on the stand. “What I saw was that maybe I was too nice.” Weinstein’s defense attorney claimed that her tell-all account was an effort to “scapegoat” him for his “occasional mistakes.” They also reminded the jury that he had never been accused of sexually assaulting anyone, and pointed out that her prior boss had had a restraining order against him due to multiple counts of sexual harassment.
In the final questioning by the jury, the lawyer asked the female juror: “Do you think [Harvey Weinstein] did what he did because he wants to be loved, or does he want people to adore him?” While her response, saying “wants to be loved,” sounded innocent, it was a clear target to squash her credibility. Jurors also asked questions that were uncomfortable for them to consider, such as whether the very sexual nature of the jury out had been “too much,” and whether they had the right to report Weinstein to his employer. As New York Times legal reporter David G. Savage observed, this sort of overt coverage came about because both Judge Kramer, and the prosecutors were concerned that jurors were not properly informed of the Weinstein policies and procedures, or the difference between up and down in the company’s code of conduct.
But at least on the sex assault charges, the jurors reached their first verdict: not guilty, clearing the way for Weinstein to be released from prison on the charges.
Today's first question to the jury: "Did you find Mr. Weinstein guilty of sexual assault?"
They gave a resounding "Not Guilty" pic.twitter.com/FKoA0DMqDD — David A. Sanger () February 19, 2019

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Can I just say that I am officially addicted to cupcakes - and that I am in love with all things cupcake? I just love this sentiment from the Build A Treat stamp set from Taylored Expressions that says - "I could give up cupcakes, but why?" - a very, very intelligent question I might add!!! This is a question that I have asked many times and the answer that I have come up with is that cupcakes are cute, fun, delicious, a little bit of heaven and make the ordinary everyday extraordinary - and they have no calories!!! That's my story and I am sticking to it!! This month's gallery theme for SCS is Icing and Sprinkles - and I immediately thought of cupcakes!!!
I created these two cards using the SCS sketch #424 from last week - I liked the design and I thought it was kind of CAS, a technique that is really hard for me - so I attempted a CAS design with these cards (why is it that the simple card designs take forever?!). I used the Simple Stories Snap Color Vibe DP - I love that fun patterns and it was easy to mix and match strips of color on the design. I stamped the cupcake from the Build A Treat stamp set with different color inks to create the gradation on the cupcake and then colored the liner with copics:
I added die cut one strip of blue paper with the Jumbo Flower Border Die and then cut it in half for both of the cards to create a scalloped border edge on one side of the card. I added a little twine to the edge of the pennant (cut with the Pennant Border die) and popped up the pennants with some dimensionals:
Paper: Simple Stories Snap Color Vibe designer paper (6x6)
Stamps: Build A Treat stamp set from Taylored Expressions
Inks: Memento Teal Zeal and Rose Red for the sentiments, Bamboo Leaves, Pear Tart and Bahama Blue for the cupcake and copics for the cupcake liners
Accessories: Pennant border die and Jumbo Flower Border die from Taylored Expressions twine, dimensionals, circle punch and corner rounder
I loved making these cards - they were so fun to make even though my attempt at making a CAS card nearly took half a day - good thing you can eat cupcakes while you stamp - they give you energy to keep stamping!!! :)
All this talk of cupcakes is sure making me hungry for
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope your day is filled with cupcakes!
Ciao for now!


This paper presents the experimental application of using the digital image correlation method to determine the stress intensity factors (SIFs) for load-carrying fillet welded cruciform joints. A non-contact optical experiment using a commercial digital camera was conducted to measure the crack opening displacements (CODs) in un-penetrated region of the fillet welded cruciform joint details. The photos taken from the non-contact optical experiment were processed by the digital image correlation (DIC) method, which used the cross-correlation relation in statistics for 2-D displacement-field measurement, to obtain the crack opening displacements. The measured crack opening displacements were inserted into the proposed least-squares procedure to derive the stress intensity factor KI. The test results verify the existing BS 7910 formula for fillet welded cruciform joints, and show that the presented experimental method is able to give satisfactory stress intensity factor evaluation for load-carrying fillet welded cruciform joints. This method can be applied to any cracked detail where the Irwin's series solution for crack-tip displacement fields is valid. Due to its simplicity and portability, the presented experimental method is applicable to field measurement of stress intensity factors directly from a detail of interest at the site, which is very useful for fracture and fatigue evaluation of details in structures like steel bridges or offshore structures.


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Last week, Bungie introduced us to Sandbox and the rest of the Mythic Map Pack. They didn't, however, reveal the coolest feature of the new, massive Forge map. Today, Dan Miller, Designer at Bungie, and Chad Armstrong, Playlist Designer, answer more of our questions and reveal the secret feature of Sandbox that is going to set the world of Forge designers on fire.
As it turns out, the ground floor isn't the only section of this map to get excited about. Bungie also reveals what they were hinting at with their Edge Awards acceptance video. All of that and more in this exclusive interview.
IGN: What makes the skyward section of Sandbox so special that it deserves its own feature story?
Dan Miller: The "Sky Bubble" in Sandbox is something so completely unexpected and awesome that it will completely change the way people work with Forge. Instead of a standard single space to build and play on, we give you in essence two spaces that people can build on and even connect together. It gives players the ability to make the next Ascension or even Guardian 2.0! In the beginning, when we were thinking about the default Sandbox, we felt something was missing; we needed to give players something that they couldn't get from Forging any other level. The Sky Bubble infinitely expands on the variety of layouts players can make with Sandbox and will rock your mom's world.
IGN: Tell us about the upper level. What can we expect there?
Dan Miller: At first glance, the "Sky Bubble" is just that, a massive invisible pocket of skybox hovering over Sandbox. In Forge, players can access this bubble by switching into a Monitor and flying to a nearby teleporter. Once through, they will find themselves high above Sandbox with a grid that stretches out below them that they can place objects on. If players try walking or driving on it, they'll fall into the abyss and die. By creating a space that is more or less air, it changes a lot of the rules people have had with Forge and Foundry. No longer are people required to wall everything off so players can't leave the playspace -- the Sky Bubble will make sure that players won't find their way out of maps again.
IGN: How important will the use of vehicles be on the upper areas of Sandbox?
Dan Miller: Due to the open nature of the map, players can build stuff like Air Battles or Mongoose Race Tracks with aerial jumps. We've added a fair amount of air vehicles to the level so that vehicular combat is definitely possible. Just with our testers, we've seen a crazy amount of creativity in the sky bubble. I'm very confident that we're going to get game modes and variants that will blow us away with the Sky Bubble.
IGN: All told, how much playable space is there in Sandbox compared to other big Halo 3 maps?
Dan Miller: With the main and sky bubble spaces, I'm pretty confident this is the biggest map of pure playspace we've ever made.
IGN: How do you expect the strategies to differ on the upper level from the ground floor?
Dan Miller: I think that potentially one of the coolest things is that players can play on both spaces at once with the use of a couple of teleporters. I can imagine some crazy sniper games happening with players in the air vs. on the ground level. Also, I think Sky Bubble spaces will have to be built far more carefully to prevent players falling off the side to their death.
IGN: The last two map packs have both had levels designed specifically for use with the Forge. How well has the Forge community held up this long after release?
Chad Armstrong: The Forge Community has continued to grow, and we're constantly surprised by the variety of work Halo fans put on their file shares. We've long grown accustomed to our own community surprising us, but the breadth of work expands far beyond the original vision we had for Forge. Competitions are played on fully customized maps. Screenshots are taken with delicately built sculptures. The Forge fans of the world have developed tricks and techniques that have transformed Forge into something beyond our expectations, and Sandbox is our way of acknowledging that the community has raised the bar. Sandbox is actually the second map we're releasing that was built specifically with Forge in mind (the first being Foundry from the Heroic Map Pack), and we're really excited to see what the community will do. Sandbox is the biggest offering we can make to the Forge community without modifying the Forge itself, which unfortunately is not an option for Halo 3. Having said that, the Forge community has been an inspiration, and our internal bar has definitely been raised.
IGN: Speaking of the upper levels of Sandbox, when will we see more on Halo 3: ODST?
Dan Miller: Soon, my good friends, soon. In the meantime, enjoy Sandbox and the Mythic Map Pack!
Check back next week for some hands-on impressions of the Mythic Map pack.

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(AP) — After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its next generation of missile boats — giving it a powerful new tool to defend its strategic natural gas industry from the threat of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
The first missile boat of “Project Magen” is scheduled to arrive by early December, with three more of the German-made corvettes scheduled to arrive over the next two years.
“It’s bigger. It’s newer. It’s faster. It’s better,” said Rear Adm. Eyal Harel, head of Israeli naval operations, during a rare tour of Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field. A massive gas platform stood just a few hundred meters (yards) away.
The vessels, commonly known as the “Saar 6,” will be at the forefront of Israeli efforts to protect its 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The natural gas industry, seen as a national asset, is at the heart of those efforts.
Over a decade after finding sizeable reserves off its Mediterranean coast, Israel now generates some 60% of its electricity from natural gas, according to the national electric company, and has begun to export gas to its Arab neighbors Jordan and Egypt. Israel is also pursuing a project with Greece and Cyprus in hopes of creating an Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline to Europe.
With so much at stake, Hezbollah has identified Israeli gas installations as high-priority targets. In a 2018 speech, the group’s leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, said he could destroy Israeli gas assets “within a few hours” if there was a government order to do so. Hezbollah is part of an alliance that dominates Lebanese politics and government.
Israel takes such threats seriously. During a monthlong war in 2006, a Hezbollah cruise-missile strike on an Israeli “Saar 5” warship killed four soldiers.
Lt. Col. Eitan Paz, a flotilla commander, said the new vessels would bring a welcome upgrade to the aging Saar 5′s, which are nearly 30 years old.
He said they would be equipped with newer and more powerful radar and other electronic systems, and handle rough seas much better than their predecessors. The 90-meter (295-foot) vessels are equipped with rocket and missile defense systems, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes and an upgraded launching pad for Israel’s newest attack helicopters.
“Physically, it’s not much bigger than the Saar 5,” he said. “But it adds all of these systems.”
He said the first boat, the INS Magen, or “Shield,” was supposed to arrive in August, but delivery was delayed due to the coronavirus. He said it would be deployed immediately and reach full operational capacity within several months after it is outfitted with Israeli weapons systems in several phases.
Since the 2006 war, Hezbollah is believed to have greatly beefed up its arsenal with some 150,000 rockets and missiles, according to Israeli estimates. Israel also accuses the group of trying to develop precision-guided missiles, which would make that arsenal far more lethal.
Harel said the navy’s main concerns are Chinese-made C-802 missiles, like the one that hit the Israeli ship in 2006, and Russian-made “Yakhont” anti-ship missiles possessed by Hezbollah’s ally Syria.
But he said the military has learned lessons from that war. “We are prepared and we will be even more prepared when we have the new battleships,” he said.
Israel agreed to buy the vessels in a 2015 deal valued at roughly 430 million euros ($480 million at the time), with the German government covering about one quarter of the cost.
Several Israeli businessmen, including confidants of Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a former commander of the navy, are suspects in a graft scandal connected to the purchase of the warships and submarines from German conglomerate ThyssenKrupp.
Netanyahu, who is on trial in three other corruption cases, was not named as a suspect in the scandal and no one active in the Israeli navy has been connected.


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A teen’s body’s natural circadian rhythm changes with age. A biological shift in the body’s sleep cycle means that teens struggle to fall asleep by 11 pm. To compensate, they stay up later on the weekends, trying to catch up on sleep during the week. This strategy makes it harder to wake up early on Mondays. Therefore, the question of how many hours a teenager should sleep is crucial for the development of the body.
|Teenager age||Nighttime sleep (in hours)||Total (in hours)|
School start times
The question is, how much should teenagers sleep before school start times? The answer depends on the type of school and the start time. California, for example, passed a law that requires middle and high schools to start at least eight hours before sunrise. Other states have passed similar legislation. Some of these laws have been successful, but most are not yet universal. Here are some reasons why the earlier start time is beneficial.
As a general rule, teens and adults should get up around 7:30 a.m. to maximize alertness. Teenagers should not go to bed before midnight, so they should be up by 7:30 a.m. To be productive during the day, they should be awake at least two hours before the school day begins. Teenagers also need at least nine hours of sleep each night.
Adolescents’ sleep patterns are influenced by their biological clocks, so starting school too early can cause chronic sleep deprivation. In fact, a sleep researcher says teens typically begin their sleep cycles at night, two hours later than the average person. By starting school at an early hour, teenagers are less likely to get enough sleep, which could lead to depression and poor academic performance.
Although adolescents are biologically wired for a later sleep schedule, studies have shown that starting school later can actually have benefits for them. Studies have suggested that extending the start time of middle and high schools would help students achieve better academic performance. This may even reduce the health problems that accompany sleep deprivation. But most school districts aren’t considering making changes to their start times. In addition, the earlier start time might interfere with childcare for younger siblings. Additionally, teens may stay up later than those who don’t have extracurricular activities.
The question of how much time should teenagers spend on electronics has recently attracted new research. Children are spending longer amounts of time on electronic devices, and sleep deficiency is now a public health concern. The present study examined adolescents’ daytime use of electronics, as well as their use before bedtime. It used data from the youth@hordaland study, a large population-based study from the county of Hordaland in Norway. In the study, adolescents from three age groups participated.
Teenagers are recommended to get between eight and nine hours of sleep a night, but their use of electronic devices has an effect on their sleep. Research has shown that teens who spend four hours or more on their devices before bedtime have a three-and-a-half-hour greater risk of sleeping less than five hours. Even worse, they need more than 60 minutes to fall asleep, whereas adults usually get to bed within 30 minutes.
There are several reasons for this connection. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact causes, researchers believe that teenagers’ use of electronics can interfere with sleep. They can disrupt sleep cycles by stimulating the nervous system and affecting the body’s internal clock. Regardless of the cause, the results suggest a need for a new study and guidance for parents on electronic media use among teens. And it’s never too early to start setting limits.
One way to limit technology’s influence on sleep is to make the bedroom a screen-free zone. Even though your teenager might use electronics in the bedroom, a room reserved for sleeping is the best place for them to unwind. It’s best to turn them off an hour before bedtime to give their brain the time to shut down. Using blue light filtering applications on electronics can minimize the effect of this technology on their sleep. And remember to stick to a consistent bedtime schedule.
The answer to the question, “How many hours should teenagers sleep with caffeine?” depends on your own lifestyle and needs. Studies show that a moderate amount of caffeine can affect your teen’s behavior. In general, most teens tolerate a daily intake of 50 to 100 milligrams of caffeine without side effects. However, there are certain cases where a higher intake may cause problems. For instance, teens with heart or liver conditions, anxiety, or sleep disorders may be more susceptible to adverse effects of caffeine than healthy teens. Also, sex may play a role in the response to caffeine.
To answer the question, researchers at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Boston found that teens who rarely consume caffeine have forty minutes fewer hours of sleep than those who do not. And those who do not consume caffeine at all get one hour less sleep than the national average. However, this figure does not take into account sleep-inducing effects of caffeine on the central nervous system. This finding suggests that adolescents need at least a few hours of sleep a day in order to function properly.
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has published research that suggests that teens should not consume more than nine hours of sleep a night. While this number is far from scientific, it shows that caffeine does cause sleep problems in adults. In children, caffeine consumption led to shorter sleep and more disturbed sleep, and increased the number of hours awake during the night. In addition, some adults believe that coffee can stunt the growth of children.
Staying up late on the weekends
Teenagers are different from adults in their sleep cycles. While they may be defiant and drag themselves to wake up in the morning, they are simply following their natural sleep cycle. Teenagers experience a delayed phase change in their sleep, due to a large shift in hormones. This means they may not feel sleepy until two hours after they’ve gone to bed on a weekend night.
A common sleep problem for teenagers is early school starts. Those who go to bed after midnight must wake up early the next morning. In addition, they may only get six to seven hours of sleep at night. Even missing a few hours of sleep each night can result in a noticeable deficit over time. This lack of sleep can negatively impact grades and relationships. Teens who don’t get enough sleep are also at higher risk for accidents, including falling asleep while driving.
While sleep deprivation may be a temporary solution to a temporary lack of sleep, it will ultimately hurt the body and lead to a bigger problem. Staying up late will cause the internal body clock to drift further from the external one, making it difficult for teenagers to fall asleep and wake up on time. Teenagers should stick to the recommended eight-hour bedtime during the week, which is eight hours on weekends.
Teenagers should prioritize their sleep schedule and leave time for study. Setting a daily schedule is hard to do for many teenagers, but it will have lasting benefits. If possible, encourage your teen to get some shut-eye early on Sunday night. However, if they need to study until two in the morning, do not let them stay up until three in the morning. Additionally, parents should limit their teenagers’ involvement in stimulating activities and evening events. Early morning appointments should also be avoided.
Insufficiency of sleep
There are several reasons why the insufficiency of sleep among teens is detrimental to adolescent development. Inadequate sleep disrupts the development of the frontal lobe, which is important for the regulation of impulsive behaviors. Teenagers who do not get enough sleep are more prone to engage in high-risk behaviors like drug use, risky sexual behavior, and fighting. Lack of sleep also affects academic performance.
Teens have numerous responsibilities: schoolwork, sports, community activities, and more. They might be staying up late to complete assignments, meet friends, or get their homework done. The pressure to succeed may also contribute to sleep issues. Insufficiency of sleep among teens is a significant cause of obesity, poor academic performance, and depression. However, addressing the problem is easier said than done. It is important to find out what factors affect adolescent sleep.
The biological causes of insufficiency of sleep among adolescents are numerous. Some of the most common reasons for insufficient sleep include the workload at school, excessive homework load, and early start times. Lack of sleep affects the brain’s ability to function properly and negatively impacts adolescent health. The consequences of sleep deprivation range from poor academic performance to impaired executive functioning. It can even lead to obesity, cardio-metabolic dysfunction, and mood disorders.
The impact of insufficiency of sleep on adolescent development is well documented. Teens who do not sleep enough are 24% more likely to develop depression and are three times more likely to consider suicide. Additionally, those who do not get enough sleep are outpaced academically by their peers with higher grades. On average, teenagers who get adequate sleep also spend an hour more than teens with a D grade.

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