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The average cost of a wedding is now north of $27,000, according to the Knot.com.
(MONEY Magazine) -- You may be thrilled that you or your child has found The One, but you could be forgiven for worrying about The Cost.
The average total price tag for a wedding last year topped $27,000, reports TheKnot.com, marking the first uptick since 2008.
Expect the expense of getting hitched to continue upward, reflecting both rising financial confidence among couples and their parents and rising prices for wedding essentials -- everything from gold and platinum to hot hors d'oeuvres.
The place: Since the venue (including food) amounts to 45% of average costs, look for nontraditional, cheaper locales: a historic building, perhaps, or a civic garden, says wedding how-to author Sharon Naylor.
A caterer should get you a deal on table and chair rental.
The people: Slash that guest list.
Each table for 10 you cut saves you more than $1,400, according to TheKnot.com.
"No law says you have to have six bridesmaids and invite all your co-workers and cousins," says Alan Fields, co-author of "Bridal Bargains."
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1Dugernier J, Hesse M, Vanbever R, et al. SPECT-CT Comparison of Lung Deposition using a System combining a Vibrating-mesh Nebulizer with a Valved Holding Chamber and a Conventional Jet Nebulizer: a Randomized Cross-over Study. Pharm Res 2017;34:290–300.
2Dunne RB and Shortt S. Comparison of bronchodilator administration with vibrating mesh nebulizer and standard jet nebulizer in the emergency department. The American journal of emergency medicine. 2018;36(4):641-646
3Chweich H et al. Effect on Airflow of Bronchodilator Therapy Delivered via Vibrating-Mesh versus Jet Nebulizers in Acute Asthmatics in an Emergency Department. Poster at ATS. 2019.
4Hickin S, Mac Loughlin R, Sweeney L, Tatham A and Gidwani S. Poster at the College of Emergency Medicine Clinical Excellence Conference. 2014.
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The Pacific Ocean meets city living in Long Beach, CA. Located only 24 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach is home to great beaches, shops, and restaurants. The downtown area starts immediately north of Ocean Boulevard and includes tram service to downtown Los Angeles. Here is how downtown Long Beach was reinvented, along with some recommended areas to visit.
How it Happened
Long Beach has been a popular beach destination since the early 1900s, but was also once a big industrial town with various oil fields and a factory where Ford Model A automobiles were created. In 1933, the city was the epicenter of a 6.25 magnitude earthquake. The city would then make a comeback during World War II, as it became home for many active servicemen returning to the U.S. for duty. But like some other downtowns during the ’50s and ’60s, downtown Long Beach suffered from residents leaving the area for more space in suburban areas.
The revitalization began during the ’70s, when various downtown shops and the Grand Prix of Long Beach took place. During the 1980s, the Hyatt Regency and other hotels opened up, along with the development of the downtown harbor area. During the ’90s, offices opened for businesses in the downtown area and the Blue Line metro connected Long Beach to LA.
Towards the Beach
Right near the Long Beach Cruise Terminal, you’ll find The Queen Mary. This ship departed from England in 1936, but stopped sailing transatlantic in 1939, not resuming journeys until after the end of World War II, when it would welcome passengers for 20 additional years. It now serves as a hotel and has three world-class restaurants.
Along the Los Angeles River Shoreline, you’ll also find the Aquarium of the Pacific which features 32 exhibits and 19 different habitats, along with various restaurants, the Pine Island Pier, and Shoreline Village.
Downtown Long Beach
While exploring Long Beach, search for some of the city’s street art. You can visit various galleries within the East Village Arts Park. Located at the intersection of East Broadway and Elm Avenue, about one block north of The Westin Long Beach.
Pine Avenue features many different shops and restaurants. Try George’s Greek Café, which offers authentic Greek cuisine, or try Agaves Kitchen for Mexican specialties. Pine Square is an outdoor shopping mall featuring even more eateries and stores, along with a 16-screen cinema.

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In the woke revolution, even cartoons are being employed to ensure the indoctrination doesn’t miss anyone.
Two of the elements of the so-called “anti-racist” agenda are forcing Americans to abandon notions of colorblindness and to redefine their relations with others based on race.
You must see color to defeat white supremacy, so the self-described anti-racists say.
That message came through a YouTube public service announcement aired by TV’s Cartoon Network, which features a white child, a black child, and a purple alien.
The characters begin the video dancing in a circle and celebrating “colorblindness.” Suddenly, the alien, named Amethyst, has a change of heart and says that it actually matters what color a person—or alien—is.
“I think it kind of does matter that I’m purple. I mean, I’m purple because I’m literally an alien,” Amethyst says.
“Well, I’m not an alien, but it definitely matters to me that I’m black,” the black girl says in response.
“I think people like the black, white, or purple thing, because adding a fantasy race in there helps distract from the actual racism black people have to deal with,” the white girl says.
“My experience with anti-black racism is really specific,” the black character concludes. “Other people of color experience other forms of racism, too. But you won’t see any of that if you ‘don’t see color.’”
The alien then says that colorblindness could be employed just to avoid talking about racism.
The written message attached to the Cartoon Network’s YouTube channel was this:
It’s important to SEE people in all their beautiful COLORS. When you see color and the unique experiences that come from it, you can recognize the role racism plays in our culture AND appreciate everyone and their diversity.
That message runs alongside a larger campaign to redefine racism, to inject critical race theory into every aspect of American life, and to essentially rewrite America’s past and future.
The Cartoon Network PSA is just a small part of the rapid and poisonous transformation being foisted upon the American people.
The message of the Cartoon Network video could have been taken straight out of the writings of Ibram X. Kendi, who is now working an anti-racist children’s books.
As I’ve previously highlighted in my analysis of Kendi’s work and that of his fellow ideological travelers, the anti-racist creed ultimately sounds a lot like racism.
The wider message goes beyond just opposition to colorblind treatment of other people. It stands in opposition to the American ideal that “all men are created equal,” as Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence.
Calling for fundamental equality under the law, to the anti-racists, can be a means of promoting systemic racism.
That’s tied to the reason “equity” has become the catchphrase of left-wing activists instead of equality. If any kind of racial disparities exists after implementing equality under the law, to them, it must be because of systemic racism.
Any other explanation is defined as racist. And if the anti-racists get what they want, that could come with ferocious personal and legal consequences.
Kendi, for instance, wants to create an independent and unaccountable government agency that would decide whether laws are racist or anti-racist. It would have the power, among other things, to essentially nullify votes from legislators, disenfranchising their constituents.
What’s an example of a “racist” law? According to Kendi, lowering capital gains taxes. That’s where this is going.
Philosophically, the anti-racist movement stands in opposition to Frederick Douglass and even the more contemporary civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., whose primary messages to the American people were that the country was not upholding the principles of 1776 for black Americans.
They were holding America to its own standard, but they did not reject the cornerstone that the republic was founded on.
The anti-racists of today take a much different—and fundamentally opposite—tack.
Instead of arguing for ensuring Americans of all backgrounds are treated with equal rights, they demand we create a system by which every person, every individual, is judged solely by their racial identity.
They demand a political and legal system that will be transformed to recognize the hierarchy of privilege—a racial caste-based society of victims and oppressors—where rights will be doled out by race-conscious activists with near-total power.
They embrace, perhaps ironically, a kind of mirror-image line of attack from pro-slavery radicals of the antebellum South. At the core of both of those critiques of American founding ideas is that Jefferson’s principles of 1776 were fundamentally a sham, and that America was founded on slavery, rather than liberty.
Hence the New York Times’ deeply flawed “1619 Project.”
That message is being adopted wholesale by America’s most powerful elite institutions, spreading from higher education to media, corporate America, K-12 schools, and, of course, popular culture.
The only way to derail this freight train, which threatens the foundation of our society, is to call it out, to denounce it, to resist it, and to organize in opposition to it being foisted on our country.
We need to be a little more like France—yes, France—and the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, the oldest Asian-American civil rights organization in the United States. The latter assailed the teachings of critical race theory as “racist, repressive, discriminatory, and divisive,” and promoted broad-based resistance to its invasion into American institutions.
That’s exactly what Americans need to do: Draw out the truth of what critical race theory and similar ideologies are, reaffirm our most fundamental principles, then organize to save them—before it’s too late.
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BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) – A Pennsylvania man was found guilty of sexually assaulting five boys since 1993 on Wednesday, according to the Bucks County District Attorney.
A judge found Louis Aiello, 58, of Penndel, guilty on various charges, including felony rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years old, among other similar crimes.READ MORE: WATCH LIVE: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf To Unveil Legislation To Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Assault, Violence On Campus
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office says Aiello was originally charged in 2020 with the assault of two boys; authorities said he was friends with one of the victim’s fathers, while Aiello met the other victim at a wedding he worked at.
Aiello was one of three men charged with sexually assaulting young boys last year. In a press conference, District Attorney Matt Weintraub asked for more victims of Aiello, 40-year-old John Evans, and Charles Hoffman to come forward.READ MORE: Philadelphia Native Kahleah Copper Named WNBA Finals MVP After Chicago Sky Win First-Ever Title
Investigators say three more victims came forward, with one saying Aiello began assaulting him back in 1993. All the assaults happened in Bensalem and Penndel.MORE NEWS: Pennsylvania Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 18 For Nov. 2 Election
The court delayed Aiello’s sentencing by 90 days so he could be evaluated by the Sex Offender Assessment Board.

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Mississippi and Iowa State both missed golden opportunities to pick up road wins against top 100 teams today in the State of Texas. Meanwhile the top team in the Breitbart Sports “Middle 20” Oregon won 65-52 at Washington and Baylor destroyed West Virginia 80-60 as both made their cases they should be locks for the tournament and no longer in the Middle 20.
Arizona State will drop out of the Middle 20 with the loss at lowly Utah, and Charlotte is the most likely team to at least break into consideration with their stunning upset tonight at Butler. The 20 teams on this list are competing for up to 10 bids for the NCAA tournament, however typically there are one or two upsets that put an extra team in from a conference, which cuts down the number on this list that make the tournament.
If the top seven teams on this list get the last seven spots, then the teams ranked four, five, six and seven would have to play an extra First Round game in Dayton to make the field of 64 teams.
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b) Firm performance depends on the actions of the CEO and on random factors which are split into two components: those that can be observed by shareholders and those that cannot. Performance is typically measured either as changes in accounting profits or stock market returns. The regression analysis will factors in the independent variables which must be available regardless of the other factorsc) Within the agency framework, most of the empirical literature estimates an equation form. These includes several factors which include; CEO compensation in the firm, time, firm fixed effects, time fixed effects and firm (and CEO) specific variables such as tenure or firm size, performance measure and the strength of the pay for performance relationship. This cannot be realized in such a limited time span and may require more time for the results to be realized. In the event that the model is a for the two year data, the empirical literature will factor in the issue of time.d) The differences between the different variables will be clearly outlined with difference in time. Ideally, the compensation in a year would include the change in value of unexercised options granted in previous years. Such a calculation requires data on the accumulated stock of options held by the CEO each year. Consequently, the compensation measure will include the component of the change in wealth.e) The basic idea is that the mean performance in the rest of the industry may actually provide some information about the CEOs effort to attenuate or strengthen the level of competition in that industry. For example, if product market competition in an. Effects of Decriminalizing Illicit Drugs.
ReferencesBertrand M & Mullainathan S. (2000): Do CEO’s Set Their Own Pay? The Ones Without Principals Do: Massachusetts; Cambridge
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This Constitution sets out the arrangements made by the CCG to meet its responsibilities for commissioning healthcare services.
Proposed change to our constitution
Opportunity to comment on the changes to this constitution has now closed.
We want to add a new section to our CCG Constitution to allow us to create joint committees with other Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and with NHS England.
The wording that we want to add to the Constitution is outlined in the document below.
Additional wording to be added to the Bristol CCG Constitution
We want to add this wording to our Constitution to allow us to create joint committees with other Clinical Commissioning Groups and with NHS England.
This wording has been recommended by NHS England and was developed by their legal advisors. The wording will enable us to work together with other CCGs, and take on their commissioning roles or delegate our commissioning roles to another CCG.
To assist this, the wording will also allow us to share funding with other CCGs if necessary and to establish a pooled budget.
Why we are proposing this change
We want to make this change now to help us create a single clinical commissioning voice across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). An essential part of this will be arrangements that allow us to make joint decisions.
Without joint committees across the BNSSG CCGs, a single approach will be difficult. There will be significant delays in decision making with possible risks to the delivery of our plans.
Working together will provide a strong clinical commissioning presence within the BNSSG Sustainability and Transformation Plan, reduce the duplication of work we currently see across our system and help us to achieve joined up pathways.
Working together will also significantly help to create financial sustainability for the CCGs and for the system as a whole. There will be no combining of CCG resources to create budgets without the approval of the CCG Governing Body.
When will a decision be made?
NHS England guidance requires that CCG’s discuss and agree changes to their Constitutions with member practices and engage with stakeholders, patients and members of the public.
We are asking our members to discuss and share their views with Governing Body members during December 2016 and January 2017. At the end of January 2017 the Governing Body will decide whether the CCG will formally ask NHS England to approve the changes to the Constitution.
If you would like to comment on this proposed change, please complete the feedback form below, before 19 January 2017.

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Does your garage door make unusual noises when you open and close it? Has it gotten harder to slide the door up and down? It is stuck in place? If you are dealing with any of these issues, it most likely means the garage door has malfunctioned and needs to be repaired. This troubleshooting guide lists a few of the most common garage door issues and how to fix them.
Door Is Stuck in Place
When the door refuses to move at all, there are a few things that could be causing the issue.
Garage doors are attached to rails on each side. The door slides through the rails on wheels. If there is something blocking the rail, the door will not move smoothly through it. Use a ladder and inspect the rails on each side. Remove any debris that has gathered in the rails and try using the door again.
If you do not see anything blocking the rails, then it is probably damage to the rails that is causing the problem. Inspect the rails for signs of damage. Excess weight on the door or rails can cause the metal rails to bend, which will make it impossible for the wheels to slide through them.
Door Is Hard to Slide
For some malfunctions, the door will open and close but it may be difficult to get it to slide up or down. Check the following things to see if it is causing the problem.
As mentioned before, garage doors rely on the rails to close and open. Dirt and debris can collect inside the rails, which makes it hard for the wheels to roll. You can solve the issue by cleaning the rails using warm water and a cloth. Run the damp cloth through each of the rails to thoroughly remove all the dirt. The door should move along the rails without sticking.
Loose or broken wheels will prohibit the garage door from sliding along the rails. Check the wheels for damage and determine which ones need to be repaired. Loose wheels can be reattached using a drill or screwdriver. Broken wheels will need to be completely replaced.
The issues listed above are typically caused by normal wear and tear on a garage door and not damage due to force, weather, etc. Regular maintenance can extend the lifetime of your garage door. To learn more about caring for garage doors, contact a company like Edgemont Garage Door Service.
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Several schools have hit the headlines lately due to student unrest. Some head teachers have had to send learners home after arson incidents in which school property and students’ belongings are destroyed.
In Eastern region, some students have won the admiration of education stakeholders after they shared intelligence that helped avert destruction of property.
Eastern Regional Coordinator Wycliffe Ogolla (pictured) revealed that in three secondary schools, some students plotted to torch property, but their colleagues got wind of it and informed teachers.
“The teachers informed security officials and we swung into action and that helped prevent the fires. We have arrested 15 students and a teacher using the intelligence shared by learners. They will be charged with planning to commit arson,” said Mr Ogolla.
Speaking in Embu town on Thursday, Ogolla said they have established that in those cases, students were concerned that after burning of school property, the parents of both the culprits and innocent students we required to pay for the damages.
“Through meetings that bring together education, security and parents, we are emphasising the need for teachers to engage students to identify signs of unrest early and prevent it. We want school managements to be involved in finding out the problems that students face and help offer solutions,” said Ogolla.
He said the Public Works department would determine the damage caused, which it is estimated at millions of shillings, for parents to pay.
Eastern Regional Commander Moses Ombati said they had formed a police unit that is working with schools in order to arrest suspects before they torch schools.
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- Subject: Re: Stabbound Journals
- From: Sam Lanham <slanham@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 17:55:50 -0400
- In-reply-to: <199708221728.MAA19379@austin.aus.sig.net>
- Message-id: <199708222156.OAA28400@SUL-Server-2.Stanford.EDU>
- Sender: "The Book Arts: binding, typography, collecting" <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
At 01:30 PM 8/22/97 -0400, you wrote:
>The book I referred to was indeed Books, Boxes and Wraps by Marilyn Webberley
>and JoAn Forsyth published in 1995.
Thanks for straightening me out, Kitty. I'll look forward to getting a copy
of the Webberley/Forsyth book. It's one I haven't seen.
Sam Lanham (slanham@xxxxxxxx)


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PHOTOS: New Exhibit Highlights Diversity of LGBT Families
BY Alex J Davidson
November 12 2013 6:00 AM ET
Above: Mary, Skye, and Lucca Collier
You can check out some of the images in the exhibit in our slideshow. If you want to see more, take a look at the center’s Facebook page, where there are about 90 images both of the exhibit and festivities from the opening reception in October.
To see the exhibit in person, visit the Harvey Milk Photo Center at 50 Scott St. in San Francisco. The exhibit is open to the public and is free, with gallery hours from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There are sometimes lectures or classes in the gallery space, though, so check ahead by calling (415) 554-9522.
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Father of Hizb comdr, 5 others released
Son of CRPF man abducted; 3 SPOs resign
SRINAGAR, Aug 31: Militants today released three cops and relatives of eight police men who were abducted last night from South Kashmir soon after police released father of Hizbul Mujahideen operational commander Riyaz Naikoo and relatives of militants.
Police today released Naikoo’s father, Asadullah Naikoo who was arrested in nocturnal raid three days ago. “We have released him after some questioning,” police said.
Asadullah and five others were detained by the police during night raids in several areas of Awantipora on Wednesday. The arrested included brother and father of another Hizbul Mujahideen militant Latief Ahmad Dar of Dogripora, Awantipora.
Soon after the release of Naikoo’s father and others, militants let off policemen and an SPO besides kin of 10 other cops.
Those released by militants include Irfan Gulzar of Rahomo Pulwama, a Sub-Inspector of police, Javeed Ahmad Dar, who is SPO at DPL Pulwama, constable Shabir Ahmad Zargar of Kangan, Pulwama, Adnan Ashraf Shah of Shopian who is nephew of DySP, Faizan Bashir Makroo of Kharpora Arwani, whose two uncles are in police, Zubair Ahmad Bhat of Arwani, whose two brothers are working in police, Ghulam Mohd Dar of Kangan Pulwama, whose two sons are in police, Arif Hussain Shanker of Arwani whose brother is working in police, Asif Rafiq son of a policeman, Nasir Ahmad, also son of a policeman and Yasir Arfat Bhat son of Sub-Inspector of Police of Wathoo Shopian.
The militants also released separate videos of all the 11 persons in which they are appealing Director General of Police S P Vaid not to harass families of the militants. “Otherwise provide security to us,” Irfan Gulzar, a Sub-Inspector with police, is heard urging the DGP. Others similar messages were released on the social media by militants.
However, a paramilitary CRPF man’s son was abducted in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district this evening soon after the release of cops and their relatives. Militants this evening abducted Shariq Ahmad Bhat son of a CRPF man Farooq Ahmad of Zirpara, Bijbehara in district Anantnag.
And three Special Police Officers (SPOs) have left their jobs and returned home in South Kashmir’s Midoora Tral, Qazigund and Shopian areas today.
SPO Bilal Ahmad Kumar, resident of Midoora Tral resigned today. He announced his disassociation from police during Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid Midoora ,Tral in Pulwama district. Last night militants ransacked his house. However, Bilal was not present at home when militants barged into his house.
Another SPO Faisal Ahmad Shah son of late Abdul Rashid Shah from Panzath Qazigund also resigned today. He announced his disassociation from Police during Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid Nagbal, Panzath in Qazigund. His father ASI Abdul Rashid Shah was shot dead by militants at Mahendi Kadal Anantnag a year ago.
The SPO Ajmal Amin of Sundoo Shirmal in Shopian district of South Kashmir resigned today. He handed over his resignation letter to SSP Shopian today.
And a youth was injured after he was beaten up by a group of youth in Muniwar area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Identified as Yawar Ahmad Dar, son of Khurshid Ahmad Dar, a resident of Muniwar, he is son of an Army man.


Shimla : Senior Congress leader and Telangana MP Palvai Govardhan Reddy died of a massive heart attack in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu town on Friday, officials said.
He was here along with a Parliamentary Standing Committee delegation to attend a meeting.
Reddy suffered a severe heart attack at Bhuntar airport, a senior government functionary told IANS.
The official said he was taken to the Regional Hospital in Kullu town, where he died.
Kullu town is some 200 km from the state capital.
The official said the parliamentary delegation, comprising their families, reached Bhuntar, located on the outskirts of Kullu, by a plane in the morning from New Delhi.
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Member Reddy was five-time legislator from the Munugodu constituency in Nalgonda district.
He was representing Telangana in the Rajya Sabha since 2014 and served as a state minister twice during the 1980s.


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The champions of both countries (Ludogorets – Bulgaria and Sutjeska – Montenegro) have never met before. Anyway, Ludogorets is considered to be the main favourite for winning the 1st leg. The Bulgarian side is 11-time consecutive winner of the domestic league and has participated twice in the Champions League Group Stage.
There is unsufficient information about Sutjeska. What it is known is that the team won the previous campaign in Montenegro with 8 points lead. The experience of the team in the European tournaments is not so relevant but the team is able to record an unexpected result today.
We are expecting a solid win for the Bulgarian champions despite the absence of official fixtures. The hosts are eager to continue to the next phase of the tournament and break into the Groups of the Champions League.
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The fuse box in the engine bay of a Chevy Silverado has a rectangular cover that when removed, reveals a bank of tiny, colorful two-pronged fuses. In between these and along the sides are larger rectangular and square fuses in black and shades of gray. The engine bay fuse box is on the driver's side near the power steering fluid container. A second fuse box is located in the cabin.
The passenger cabin fuse box, which is located at the end of the dash on the driver's side, is rectangular and has only the small two-pronged fuses. It is also the connection point for electrical wires that power the dashboard and other cabin components. The box is hidden behind a cover that is shaped and colored to match the dashboard and the truck's interior.
Both fuse boxes have a fuse diagram on the underside of their covers. These diagrams are also found in the owner's manual. A white plastic fuse puller is located on the bottom of the passenger fuse box. This works with the two-pronged fuses, which are color coded according to amperage, but needle nose also pliers work equally well. Each electrical device on the truck, such as the wipers or dash lights, must have the correct fuse in order to work.


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News Release 439
Media Advisory: Tour of closed Big Lake State Park
Volume 38-438 (For Immediate Release)
Contact: Judd Slivka
AUG., 3, 2010
WHO: Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Director of Communications, Judd Slivka
WHAT: Media-only tour of Big Lake State Park, which was closed due to flooding after a nearby levee breached on June 17.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Big Lake State Park entrance, Craig, Mo.
WHY: The park has been closed since and faces more than $100,000 in repairs in just the first phase of restoration. Park workers feverishly working to get a portion of the park open for Labor Day. The adjoining areas suffered severe crop losses and numerous homes in Big Lake Village were also flooded out.
The Department of Natural Resources will also be launching a fundraising campaign to “Remake Big Lake.”
RSVP required. Please RSVP to DNR Communications Office at 573-751-1010.


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This exotic and sparkling mango spritzer sets off the lightly sweet taste of the marinated chicken wings. Preparation is minimal and kid-friendly: simply mix mango juice with sparkling water as desired.
Mix mustard, vegetable oil, soy sauce, tabasco, white wine vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, paprika, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Next, marinate the chicken wings. Leave covered and chilled for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to sink in.
Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F. Now, take the marinated chicken wings, allowing any surplus marinade to drip off, and put on a baking rack or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/355°F for approx. 30 min until golden. Turn the wings after 15 min., so that they can brown evenly on both sides. Serve with a variety of dips, as desired.

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The best of this year's festive shows
Fancy treating yourself to a show over the Christmas season? There is a variety of entertainment for all ages at Birmingham's Town Hall and Symphony Hall. Here is my pick of the highlights:
Sunday, December 13: Christmas with The Neales Town Hall Tickets: £18.50 plus fees.
The Birmingham family – dad, Laurie, and sons, James, Dan and Phil – were a sensation when they reached the final of this year's Britain's Got Talent. They were the competition's highest placed band and during the series they even made Simon Cowell cry as they performed their version of Cat Stevens' Father & Son. Their hometown show at Birmingham Town Hall promises to be an evening of festive fun, timeless classics and family magic, with the added bonus of a rendition of the quartet's charity Christmas single.
Saturday December 19: Christmas with Aled Jones Symphony Hall Tickets: £12.50 - £42 plus fees.
Singer and TV personality Aled Jones joins a packed stage of artists for a concert of festive music and carols. Those appearing with Aled include Britain's Got Talent's Jonathan Antoine, treble Lucas Pinto the City of Birmingham Choir, the London Concert Orchestra and conductor Adrian Lucas. Expect to hear the likes of The Lord is My Shepherd, Ave Maria, In the Bleak Midwinter, Silent Night and, of course, Walking in the Air.
Sunday December 20: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Town Hall Tickets: £16.50 plus fees.
In December 1853, Charles Dickens gave his first ever public reading of A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Town Hall. This year, over a century and a half later, acclaimed actor Clive Francis takes to Town Hall's stage to recreate the occasion. Bringing to life Dickens' most famous characters, the presentation will feature an introduction by Francis who will explain more about that first memorable reading and Dickens' exploits in Birmingham.
Tuesday December 22, 2015 – Wednesday January 13, 2016: We're Going on a Bear Hunt Town Hall
Tickets: £12 - £14 plus fees.
Direct from a smash-hit West End run and international tour, Michael Rosen's award winning children's book, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, is brought to life on the Town Hall stage. Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes and plenty of hands-on adventure in Sally Cookson's fun-filled adaptation, set to Benji Bower's versatile and lively score. On January 10 a specially curated relaxed performance, sponsored by Autism West Midlands, is designed for people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, a learning disability or sensory and communication disorder.
Monday December 28: The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Tickets: £12.50 - £36 plus fees.
A programme of popular 18th Century classics, including Mozart, Pachelbel and Bach, the concert will be performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra in full period costume in a candle-lit style setting, crowned with Vivaldi's masterpiece as a stunning finale. Musicians include violinist David Juritz, trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and soprano Mary Bevan.
Wednesday December 30: The Very Best of James Bond: 50 years of Iconic Music
Tickets: £12.50 - £39.50 plus fees.
Conducted by composer and musician, Clive Dunstall, the UK's most famous secret service agent is celebrated in style. Featuring 50 years of iconic music, Dunstall will be accompanied by guest singers Louise Dearman and Richardo Afonso, as well as the London Concert Orchestra to perform hits such as From Russia With Love, Diamonds Are Forever, Live and Let Die and Goldfinger.


Smooth jazz played with spirit and soulNo one man can channel the spirit of New Orleans, but Kermit Ruffins come close. The 44-year-old sings about the city he knows and the streets he roamed as a child. With his band of BBQ Swingers, Ruffins crafts good-time jazz that evokes the smoky flavor and soulful sound of the South. Freekbass to support.
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They’re making history as an all-black Little League team, representing Chicago’s south side for the first time in 31 years. Jackie Robinson West is proving there is still interest in baseball in urban America, even though the number of African-Americans in the Majors has dwindled.”
GOING ON TO FACE SOUTH KOREA IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
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So it's not too often that I go around experimenting with old coins. But this one was much different. Ever since I can remember, my mom has ALWAYS wanted this old silver dollar placed in a setting so she could wear it as a necklace. When I started taking jewelry making classes, this is one of the first things I thought about.
But one doesn't delve into something like this without quite a bit of practice. So many other experiments were required before I attempted something like this.
Of course the first thing I did was go to the expert, my instructor. I wanted to be able to show off both sides of the old 1879 coin. Erica suggested that I could use only bezel wire to encase the coin instead of soldering the bezel to silver sheet. (thanks Erica!!) It wasn't until much later that I felt confident enough to start this project.
The major problems that I could foresee would be this:
1. Since bezel had to close over on both sides of the coin, I would have to solder the bezel together as well as solder on some sort of half jump ring on which to attach a bail. I wanted a more traditional look since this coin was pretty old!
2. The half jump ring was going to have to be attached pretty much in the exact center in order for it not to appear lopsided after I pushed the bezel around the coin.
3. How was I going to make a bail, solder it together while being through the already soldered on jump ring? AND no melting! Anything is doable, but I did not want to pull my hair out!
The first attempt at this was, I suppose, practice. I ended up having to pry off the bezel. No harm done though. It was rather tricky to balance the half jump ring on top of the bezel without it being blown off...but it worked! This was the hardest part. After slowly pushing in the bezel ever so methodically on opposite sides of the coin I had to decide what to do about a bail. After soldering three pieces of wire together I cut and sanded and cut and sanded some more, eventually coming up with a tapered bail that wrapped through the ring and fit nicely on the back.
As you can see in this picture, the coin had a lovely patina that had appeared over time. It was a beautiful mix of a lovely colors including greens and a deep orange. Although I loved to be able to see the definition and detail, I know mom loves shiny things. So I ended up shining up the coin for her liking. The bezel blended very nicely with the coin. So well that it's somewhat hard to see. I think it turned out beautifully. I think you'll agree....mom did!


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text: The other day i was on a shoot at Park Royal Studios in Acton with the company i work for. All of a sudden lo and behold LADY GAGA walks in to the studio next to us! She was wearing a gigantic white fur coat and AMAZINGGG heels! Singing along to the radio and having a fag it was such a surreal moment! I have literally have never been so star stuck! Defiantly made my year!

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What is indenting the ventral thecal sac?
What is indenting the ventral thecal sac?
Ventral thecal sac indentation refers to parts of the vertebrae or spinal discs pressing on the front side of the thecal sac, causing indentations. Indentations into the thecal sac can result in pain or weakness as they pinch the nerves in the spinal cord. Disc fragmentation in the spine can also affect the thecal sac.
What are the symptoms of thecal sac compression?
In severe cases, the nervous tissue may be pinched, interfering with the brain’s ability to send and receive messages from a particular part of the body. Compression of the spinal cord is a spinal condition that can occur at any section of the spine and may cause pain, muscle weakness, or numbness.
What is mild effacement of the ventral thecal sac?
The mild disc bulging you describe here with mild ventral effacement of the thecal sac means that there is a degree of spinal stenosis here. Spinal stenosis means that the spinal column is narrower than it should be. In this case, it touches the outer edge of spinal cord structure.
What is a thecal sac deformity?
The deformity of your thecal sac is likely caused by a herniated disc, but some thecal sac deformities are congenital (there since birth). A thecal sac deformity can mean many things, if it is associated with a herniated disc there is a chance that surgery will be recommended.
How often should I decompress my spine?
A typical spinal decompression treatment protocol consists of about 12–20 sessions over four to six weeks. Some conditions require fewer visits; some require more.
What does thecal mean?
[ thē′kəl ] adj. Of or relating to a sheath, especially a tendon sheath.
Is a disc bulge a serious problem?
It can cause pain in the buttocks, legs, or back. It can also affect your ability to walk. Bulging discs usually affect multiple discs. This condition develops over time and can cause other disc degeneration-related issues, like lumbar stenosis (narrowing of spinal canal).
Can disc bulge be cured?
Although medicine doesn’t cure a herniated disc, it may reduce inflammation and pain and allow you to begin an exercise program that can strengthen your stomach and back muscles.
Is walking good for a bulging disc?
Absolutely. Walking is an excellent choice for patients with herniated discs, as it stimulates blood flow and oxygen to the cells. It also helps keep your discs hydrated, which is important for healing. Other low-impact aerobic activities to try are swimming and cycling.
Is there a bulging disc on the thecal sac?
The condition may also be noted as a bulging disc encroaching on the thecal sac or a herniated disc indenting the thecal sac. The majority of affected patients have no idea what the condition entails, nor do they even understand what the thecal sac is.
What causes the disk of the spinal cord to bulge?
Since thecal sac houses spinal cord and cauda equina, it cushions them against damage from other spinal structures. Pressure exerted on the thecal sac can cause the disk to bulge. This pressure can tear the spinal cord. The severity of this pressure depends on what is causing it. Compression of the thecal sac can arise from a number of factors.
What does MRI report say about thecal sac indentation?
My MRI Report says. Disc desiccation with mild diffuse disc bulge and posterocentarl disc herniation noted at l5-S1 level causing indentation on another thecal sac. What does it mean Surgery happend for. Me on April 2017 because of tumour in spinal card That means in simple language there is disc prolapse.
Is the ventral thecal sac part of the spinal cord?
Herniated Disc: The ventral thecal sac is the front side of the thecal sac, which is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and some cerebrospinal fluid. A disk pr…
What is posterolateral disc bulging?
Posterolateral disc bulges occur towards the left or towards the right. The herniated portion of the disc does not generally place direct pressure upon the frontal surface of the thecal sac or spinal cord, but severe posterolateral bulges can certainly compress the frontal/side surface of either structure.
What is a L5-S1 diffuse posterior disk bulge?
What does the diffuse disc bulge L4-L5 or L5-S1 mean? The disc L4-L5 is the one between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebra in the lower back. The disc L5-S1 is the one between the 5th lumbar and 1st sacral vertebra in the lower back. If one of these discs bulges out, it may, rarely, cause pain in the lower back, buttock or leg.
Is there a difference between disc bulge and disc protrusion?
Disc bulge is distinguished from a disc protrusion in that it involves more than 25% of the circumference. A disc extrusion is distinguished from a disc protrusion in that the base of the protruded disc material is narrower than its ‘dome’. Furthermore this material may extend above or below the disc level.
What are symptoms of thecal sac compression?
Compression of the thecal sac does not cause any symptoms. Compression of the nerves or spinal cord inside the thecal sac can cause pain / numbness / tingling / weakness. It is usually diagnosed by radiology studies, MRI being the most common.


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Toni Dove’s LUCID POSSESSION
premieres at ROULETTE April 25, 26, 27 at 8pm!
In the beginning, was the silent film. Then came the talkie, then the classic, then the blockbuster thriller – full of technology and explosions and car crashes, complex twists and plot turns. But what if you could watch the director herself ‘play’ the film in front of you using only her hands and infrared cameras? And have the score created in front of you in surround sound, sung by one of Philip Glass’ famous lyric sopranos and a battery of lit up laptop devices? Now you don’t have to imagine…..
I hope you’ll join me this weekend for Toni Dove’s world premiere of Lucid Possession. Batten down your hatches for a wild ride with robotic screens, live mix video, my live score on digital violin, Hai-Ting Chinn on vocals and sampling, songs by Elliott Sharp, with Toni Dove using real time motion sensing to control characters and animate video in real time!
It’s a crazy three dimensional video pop-up book with performers playing the automated stage machine like an instrument. Technical directors Ed Bear and Matt Tennie improvise on robotics and control an 8-channel sound system that combines improvisation and pre-recorded sound. Software design by R. Luke DuBois. Robotics by Leif Krinkle and Ed Bear. Staging co-directed by Bob McGrath. Costume design by Karen Young.
For more information on the project, visit: www.lucidpossession.com
More events coming soon, including concerts with Guy Klucevsek, China with Bang on a Can, a World Premiere with Cornelius Dufallo, the Unplay festival, tons!
First, however, I would love to see you this weekend. I can only promise you fun and provocation.

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- Brotherhood, Showtime
Uniformly splendid acting and a strong sense of place characterize this serial drama about two Providence, R.I. brothers, a rising politician and a smalltime gangster, and their morally compromised pursuits of the American dream.
- Scrubs, NBC
A sweet-and-pungent "Wizard of Oz" parody was just one testimonial to the continuing creative vigor, six seasons into its run, of Bill Lawrence`s hellzapoppin` comedy about the staff of a Los Angeles hospital.
- Ugly Betty, ABC
Inspired by an internationally popular telenovela, this Americanized version defies category. It`s part comedy, part drama, part soap opera, part fashion-industry satire – but is unmistakably graced with wry intelligence and heart.
- Friday Night Lights, NBC
No dramatic series, broadcast or cable, is more grounded in contemporary American reality than this clear eyed serial about the hopes, dreams, livelihoods and egos intertwined with the fate of high-school football in a Texas town.
- The Office, NBC
This American adaptation of the Peabody-winning British hit of the same title -- a comedy of workplace manners and politics presented in faux documentary form -- has firmly established its own precise voice and studied brilliance.
I only have one question to ask..... What?? No HOUSE?! >:(


Perhaps they could eliminate this issue by designing the machine at the destination to run directly off of laser light. For example one could imagine a jet engine that swaps out a combustion chamber for a heat exchanger that a high power laser keeps at high temperature. Similarly laser light can be used for remote temperature regulation. Feed it into a photonic circuit for control and computation. Illumination is trivial. The only big power draw I can think of that would be tough to do directly is mechanical actuation.


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The tool is equipped with two universally sized sharp-knurled wedges of hardened steel for a solid, no-slip grip. A flexible handle of spring steel wire connects these wedges. Designed for easy accesss behind both deep box and shallow well hinges. Large wedge locks solidly for front door aligning. Small wedge eaasily fits shallow wells of cars.
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4 Punches and crank handle.
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Fit most cars application with door jam buzzer switch located by door hinges. Eliminates irritating door buzzer sound when performing service on car with door open and ignition with "ON" Tool pushes on door jam switch and shuts buzzer"OFF" High-tension spring keeps consistent pressure on door jam switch.


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Everyone knows fall style is all about boots, scarves and cozy wool coats—unless, of course, you’re taking a trip to Florida.
Here, a sense of endless summer pervades the sunny atmosphere. Nighttime and the occasional cold front offer glimpses at a cooler season, but days are still long and pleasant and perfect for outdoor adventures—especially those enjoyed by water.
Read on as we share a few of our top head-to-toe tips for dressing the part this fall.
Opt for versatile pieces
One of the best parts of traveling down to Florida, if you’re not from the area, is that you don’t really need heavy pieces (from coats to boots) that take up a lot of room in your luggage. So continue to save some space for souvenirs by opting for versatile pieces that let you travel light—think one pair of shorts that pairs well with a few different tops, or a button-down, Hawaiian floral-style shirt that can be dressed up (with nice shoes and slacks) or down, with shorts and flip-flops, for a more casual day on the water. (You’ll be having lots of those!)
When it comes to choosing texture, you can’t go wrong with knit pieces—the closer the knit, the better sun protection, plus you don’t need to worry about wrinkles along the way. And of course, don’t forget a hat—perhaps one of your most crucial pieces of clothing, it can go with everything and keep you cool and shades from the sun!
Bring along layered staples
Like we mentioned earlier, Florida, even in the fall, is generally warm—so you won’t be reaching for mittens and earmuffs anytime soon! However, when you spend lots of time on the water, you may end up being out longer than you planned, and the nighttime can get a little brisk on chillier days. Make your on-the-water dinner, leisurely cruise or waterfront stroll that much more comfortable by bringing along basic layers, such as a trusty sweater or light jacket, so that you’re never caught off guard by the sudden (and sweet!) Florida breeze.
When you travel to Florida, especially for on-the-water fun, you’ll want to keep your hands free for the fun activities ahead. When choosing a day bag, opt for a backpack that keeps your hands up-front, ready to help with everything from tying up your boat to enjoying delicious, handheld dishes by the water.
Nail down the Florida “look”
Once you’ve nailed down the basics, you’re free to get colorful with your clothing picks. Opt for pieces that convey that classic Florida feel—linen pants, floral prints, straw hats, the works. Once you swing into the vacation style, the laidback mindset will be quick to follow!
Flip-flops or boat shoes?
We promised a head-to-toe guide, after all! For shoes, you can’t go wrong with packing two (and, probably, only two) simple footwear mainstays: flip-flops and boat shoes. The former is perfect for trips to the beach, pool or waiting your turn to waterski. The latter is ideal for dressing up your look on nice nights out, or strolling around the boat show floor; it also provides a sturdy grip for castling a line when you want to go angling.
Ready to put your Florida fashion sense to the test? Slip into your shades and flip-flops and enjoy a day of cruising, sunbathing or browsing the boat show—the big one, Fort Lauderdale International, kicks off on Halloween! We can’t wait to see you there.


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An endangered animal is one that is at risk of becoming extinct or t risk of no longer being in existence. In the end, it is up to the humans whether to co-habit the environment with other wild animals or face a bleak future of restricted species of the animal kingdom.
Some examples from various groups include reptiles Crocodilus palustrisbirds Cursorius bitorquatusmammals [ Equus hemionus khur wild assRhinoceros unicornis, R. But the most responsible cause is deforestation which results in loss of natural habitat of the organisms.
As a result, the animal species are lost and extinct from this world. Our writers can help Wildlife extinction essay to write you endangered species essay in the way you wish it to be done.
Once forests are destroyed either by human activity or forest fire it takes years to grow them back as most of the endangered species live in forests and if they will be destroyed then they will also extinct.
Birds, about 8, species exist today; the natural turnover rate is about 1 per years. Overpopulation has resulted in over use of resources thus more and more species are dying because humans are clearing forests to get land for industries, agriculture and for living.
Poaching is loss one of the major reason behind the loss of biodiversity. The forest are depleting at an alarming rate loss the soil of the forests is losing its fertility due to which forests will be further destroyed.
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The different animal and plant species provide different commercial material for example fresh water mussels which are harvested and cut into beads.
That means in twenty-five years, half the elephants that lived, have died. Humans have degraded this earth for their own benefits for fulfilling their material needs but we forgot that we have to live in this environment and if we will destroy it we will also face trouble, which we are already facing for example we all can see that the loss of forests is resulting in global warming which is a serious issue.
Habitat fragmentation is destructive change to landscapes and environment that is caused either by natural phenomena, such as floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions, or human activities, such as deforestation, construction, artificial land drainage, and changing land use for agriculture.
The depletion of the ozone layer is only caused by human-made chemicals, such as chlorofluorocarbons CFCs and other halogenated ozone depleting substances and enables more UV to come through. Plants and animals add to biodiversity which is essential for ecological balance if this ecological balance is disturbed then also the earth will be in danger.
Thus, animals are very significant in order to contribute a lot to the worldwide economy. But, of course, the task of writing an endangered species essay is not an easy one. This is one thing that helps them survive despite their decreasing numbers.
Unfortunately, many areas that used to be home to a lot of animals, have been turned into places where humans now either live or spend time, such as a subdivision or mall.
We need to safeguard species of animals and plants because they are very useful for us they have medicinal value and provide us with various other things. Asian elephants are even more endangered than African elephants. Fortunately, many laws are being enforced to help prevent complete extinction of many species.
However, human greed and interference through poaching have caused a worldwide risk in the existence of wild animals.Poaching of Endangered Species “The main reason for animals endangered is the uncontrolled human activity.” This quote was stated on a website called Animal Port.
There are many reasons why this statement is true, one of them are poaching. Abstract: This essay discusses about the causes of animal extinction. Animals are sidestepped as we tend to focus more on something that happens.
Endangered Species. The reason I have choose endangered species for my essay is, over the years, many people have.
forgotten about the animals of this planet. And most people would'ent care less if another animal came. to extinction. As long as the people have thier new homes, and highways that will take off ten minutes.3/5(4). This essay discussed about hunting and deforestation that are the main reason of extinction of so many wild animals.
In my opinion, to save such unique species it is essential to established international rules that must apply in every part of the world. The model answer for Animal Extinction Essay. Write about the following topic: More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list.
Animal extinction Animal extinction has been dramatically occurring and this is the biggest issue in the planet. The governments and scientists try to figure out the better ways to prevent and preserve the disappearance of animals.Download

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The apparent inability of a pedestrians to cross Helena’s streets safely ought to be considered a huge public safety issue. When one of the few places to cross a major street like Custer with a crosswalk sees that crosswalk disabled, a clearly marked alternative needs to be available. Until Helena does something about crossing it’s most dangerous roads, people are going to continue to be killed or injured. As long as that danger hangs over our town, we can’t develop the dynamism of a more transport friendly town.
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i like snakes
snakes are fascinating
i'd like to have a pet snake,
nothing too venomous, nothing that can eat my 8-year old cousin,
something small, perhaps a tree snake!
it'd be cooler if its an albino tree snake, yellow, or even maybe pink and purple!!!!
i can put him in a glass aquarium,
feed him rats or lizards or cockroaches once a month,
and see him strangle and suck the life out of its prey before dislocating his jaw and devour them!
*so damn freaking cool!*
and i can see him shed his skin!!
and i can keep his first shedded skin and collect them all and frame them up and date them and arrange them according to timeline and you can see how much my snake has grown!!
and i can take him out and put him around my arm and wear him like a bracelet!
and... i can freak my friends out with my pet snake!
snakes are low maintenence,
so it would be easier to keep compared to a rabbit or hamster (they poop ALOT!)
SNAKES ARE COOL!
i'd like a snake for a pet! :D
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This guide is to instruct the compliance and safety evaluation of food contact materials and ensure food safety and consumer health in China. In addition, in view of the current progress of the national food safety standard for food contact materials and the application and influence of various food contact materials, it's developed for supply chain responsibilities and declaration of compliance for plastic materials in contact with food to set as an example.
1. Supply Chain and Responsibilities for Food Contact Materials
1.1 Supply chain for plastic materials in contact with food
1.2 Responsibilities of each supply chain for plastic materials in contact with food
2. Declaration of Compliance for Food Contact Material
2.1 Declaration of compliance for chemicals
2.2 Declaration of compliance for intermediate material
2.3 Declaration of compliance for final product

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This Generation Means Business!
What are today's teens up to? Anything and everything that has to do with starting a business.
(YoungBiz.com) - American teens believe in business. In fact, a Gallup survey reports that 70 percent of American teens would like to own a business. What are they doing about it? They're entering college programs on entrepreneurship by the droves, for one thing. But a growing number of these entrepreneurial-minded teens ('treps, as they call themselves) aren't willing to wait. They're starting businesses now, while they're still in high school--or even junior high.

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Art needs to sit proudly on your wall, and when can’t bash huge nails in you need to consider the mounted print. Super tough, super light, incredibly professional.
Art comes in many shapes and sizes, and our mounted prints are built to fit each of them. The final dimensions will depend on the image you choose, but to give you an idea here are the most common photographic sizes:
See Greek mythology for references:→ chronos-personification of time→ string-representing the flow of life
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brilliant work, well done
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Beautifully artistic and stunning!
wonderful work. Love the composition and the feel of it
thank you all for the kind comments
Wow osman, your work is exasperating… it draws up so much emotion, I just love it! I can’t wait to see more!


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Author has written 4 stories for White Collar.
Born in 1990, hopping from one fandom to another, as both a reader and a writer. Addicted to strong characters, handsome lead actors and H/C stories. Low self-esteem, eager for feedback, so be nice and review!
Links for "Priceless Hands"
Just in case you want to see what I'm talking about...
The golden mark the fragment in Karlsruhe left in the Codex Sangallensis
The "Z" I'm talking about - second verse, first letter. Parcival fragment in the Austrian National Library Vienna
I decided to delete both my SPN-fic and my SoA-Fic for more than just one reason. I still have both stories as backups, so if you were reading them or want to read them again, just tell me and I'll send them to you. It's not that I just threw those stories away or anything... but times change and I didn't feel comfortable anymore with having them on my profile.


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They were sexually harassed; they had no union; their pay never went above the minimum wage; and their 13th month pay was cut in half. When they formed a union, the management tried to undermine it. But everything turned out for the better when the workers, who are predominantly women, collectively staged protest actions from noise barrage, to work slowdown and finally a strike.
By RONALYN V. OLEA
MANILA – Not long ago, women workers of a footwear factory were sexually harassed almost daily by the company owner. They had no union and received salaries below the minimum wage set by the law.
Now, these women workers are no longer terrified. They, who comprised 85 percent of the workers of the Bleustar Manufacturing and Marketing Corporation (BMMC), fought several attempts by the management at union busting and other unfair labor practices. BMMC is the maker of Advan boots and shoes with a factory inside the RMT compound in Muntinlupa City.
On March 8, members of the Bleustar Workers Labor Union (BWLU) proudly marched alongside other women in commemoration of the centennial of the International Women’s Day. They have all the reasons to celebrate.
The women workers have learned that collective action is the key to achieving success in their struggle for economic and political rights.
How did they manage to get out of their miserable conditions? It did not happen overnight.
In an interview with Bulatlat.com, Gloria Bongon, president of the BWLU, said they made three failed attempts before they finally succeeded in forming a union.
On their fourth attempt, Bongon said they sought out the assistance of a labor center that genuinely advances the interest and welfare of workers and found the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU or May 1st movement). “We used to be an independent union until we found KMU,” Bongon said.
The victorious women workers of Advan. (Photo by Ronalyn V. Olea / bulatlat.com)
They started organizing among themselves, starting off with the issues of sexual harassment and low pay. In October 2007, the workers finally registered the BWLU with the Bureau of Labor Relations of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-BLR). As expected, the management did not welcome it.
To block the certification election (CE), the management halted the operations. The CE is a process by which workers vote on a bargaining unit that will represent them. If there is no union in existence, the workers vote whether or not they will allow a union to represent them in their dealings with the management. In cases where there are two or more unions, the workers will choose which union will represent them as the sole bargaining unit for the duration of a collective bargaining agreement.
When the management tried to bring out the machines and other equipment from the factory, the workers blocked the gates. Forty-three workers, all members of the union, involved in the blockade were dismissed. The workers went on strike in August 2008. For 73 days, rain or shine, they held on to their strike. Finally, on Sept. 22, 2008, victory came. The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) ordered the reinstatement of all dismissed workers without conditions; the payment of unpaid salaries; and, recognition of the union, among others.
The decision also stated that the management and the union should jointly set up a committee to handle cases of sexual harassment. Under the Republic Act 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law, a Committee of Decorum and Investigation must be in place to investigate and address complaints of sexual harassment.
Bongon related that after that, their next battle came with the negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). A CBA is a negotiated contract between a union and the management regarding wage increases, benefits and other labor issues.
The negotiations for the CBA of the BWLU and the management should have started in March 2009. By the first week of February, the union already sent their proposal to the management but the latter, instead of responding to the proposal, demanded that the union produce a Certificate as Sole and Exclusive Bargaining Agent (CEBA). The action, said Bongon, was tantamount to non-recognition of the BWLU as the sole bargaining agent of the workers and an attempt to avoid the signing of a CBA.
One of the requirements for the said certification is a joint statement duly signed by the union and the management. Bongon said the management, while saying it was open to negotiations, used every alibi to delay the signing of the joint statement.
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Area A – Central parkland bounded by the central carparks and Bareki Road.
Leash free sunrise to 10am daily and 4.30pm to sunset, Monday to Friday.
Area B – Foreshore reserve between the boatramp and Toonibal Avenue, bounded by the boatramp carpark, Lake Macquarie, Toonibal Avenue and Bareki Road. Leash free at all times.
For additional information please visit the Lake Macquarie City Council website.
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