Normally, I would not give such power to certain things as it only can fuel a fire. But this time I am making an exception.
I have been a member and provider for Upwork, and although I have been unhappy with the platform, I have never had an experience bad enough to warrant posting about it.
This is not even something that was necessarily their fault, but because of their indirect negligence to monitor would-be clients, subjecting freelancers to frauds and failing to shut down these people immediately, what happened to me yesterday is going to become the norm if they do not change their policy and hire personnel capable of handling such things. But that's another story for later.
I received an invitation to submit a proposal on a project by a man who claims to be an author. I say 'claims to be', because as we all know, that to truly be an author, you should abide by certain ethics and possess a level of self-worth that matches your intent. This person has failed on every count, and then some.
His job post said one thing, his private message to each of us said something else. It was beyond the scope of the original post, and therefore, I refused his invitation and explained that had he actually reviewed my work history, he would see that my hourly rate and expertise surpassed his requirements. Besides, I do not write fake reviews for Amazon and I know of no beta-readers that accept payment and post reviews without mentioning they received a copy for free.
I offered a professional editorial review and a consult, to get him on the right track. He refused. Of course he did. Why hire a professional when you can cheat the masses?
I discovered in the process of investigating this jerk that he used the name of a popular author, speaker and TV producer and scrawled a fake quote from the man across the cover of his own book. Then he posted to the public that the producer "endorsed" him. Mr. Producer has no clue who this Indie Clown is – well, he does now. My attorney contacted the man directly and alerted him.
This is why I refer to it as 'Fakebook'.
I am looking for ONE Beta Reader for my debut novel in my ***** book series.
Book 1 ******* was published but I still need that both beta to cross the finish line.
I look to start Beta Readers for this announcement ASAP.
You are asked to assess in great detail: Plot Direction, Continuity, Characterization, Author Voice, Fact-checking and basically, Are you excited?
Edit/proofreading is optional, since I have a team that I will hire separately. If you want to lend your pointers, however, I'll be more than happy.
These are Deal breakers: You are in for a marathon, not a leisure walk. Your deadline is strict in order for me to meet my own. Thorough effort is involved! If you cannot improve my book with your expertise, you should not sign on.
There you go! I think we both will be compensated in this process.
All you need to do is tell why you should be one chosen.
I will give you the pay scale/parameters once I contact you. The amount presented in this contract is just a placeholder; you can earn far more or less based on your skills and proficiency.
"Here are the Parameter/Pay scale of the job proposal at Level 1.
Please review carefully and, if you accept the terms, you will move a step closer to Hire.
You will received a signed paperback if you finish the novel no matter what my assessment is.
Any late deadline of Analysis/Quiz will be a -10% per day.
Good Luck! Please accept by Noon tomorrow to activate your spot.
What an opportunity to get in on the "ground floor", of what, we do not know.
He's all into this "beta reading" trend. And of course if we do all the extra work, he will be happy.
The nail in his coffin: my books are out of print. He doesn't own a copy. He even stated in one of his public remarks: "I wouldn't buy anything from you." He's like one of those "dumb" criminals you hear about on the news who signs his own name while using a stolen credit card.
Thank you for leaving evidence of your fraud. Amazon has been alerted to your stupidity. And anyone reading your post will see that you are a fraud simply because my books are clearly marked "Out of Print", and yours, are, well, failing in sales today because of your attacks on me and others who called you out.
Needless to say, my dear friends, he is having trouble accessing his client account today on Upwork, with Amazon and Goodreads to soon follow.
Yes, I fired back. His own profiles are now marked with a Cease and Desist Notice – music and lyrics by my attorney, forwarded by myself. He has 10 days to comply.
I truly hate to be so forceful, but sometimes, you have to defend yourself, your work, your reputation and your livelihood when someone like this comes along and believes they can destroy it.
This person has nothing to contribute as a writer. There are a few honest reviews on his page, and they state that his writing is, well, pretty bad. Now this could be because he does not know anything about publishing, marketing or real writing, and is one of those "Buy My Book!!" people. Or maybe he didn't even write the book? He may have paid someone $50 to do it on Elance. He also bragged on his Amazon page that he can't keep an editor, and has hired many and looking to hire a 'team' now (I can hear the snickering from editors across the globe right now).
I have never heard of hiring a team of editors for an 18-page self-published book of self-indulgent drivel, but hey…to each, his own. Go for it, lil buddy. Land that hundred-dollar Amazon non-contract!
But stay off my coattails. Leave my friends, clients and colleagues alone.
Read my Bio again – you missed something. Actually, you missed a whole bunch. Post my email publicly again, and the next time we meet will be in front of a Judge, with you paying my legal fees + damages.
You cannot darken the doorstep of myself or other indie authors. You simply haven't done the work necessary to become an author, as evidenced in your threatening emails and your social accounts (what there are of them). You have embarrassed only yourself and made any future readers question your integrity and your self-worth is, sadly, absent.
I'm someone you should have hired. You would be in a much better place today. Instead, you are struggling to keep up with the rest of us who have far surpassed even our own goals and expectations in writing and publishing.
Try to keep up and Good Luck, lil guy.
Blessed Be, friends. Don't let anyone trample your meadow.
What a jag! I hope you have a fruitful and blessed New Year!
LMAO! Yes! :D He's been here recently today – reading the article on Amazon suing for fake reviews. Too funny.
Thank you Syl – blessings to you and yours.
Too funny. Thank you, Cairenn!


who plays the lyre, and lights the spark.
so entranced by her perplexity.
reflecting the visage of the Queen's eclipse.
so long as I have my spot of fun.
and slipped away like grains of sand.
I must always seek to make honey.


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As a history nerd, I've secretly yearned to stay in a castle but honestly thought it would be way too expensive. I also believed it was contrary to my budget travel label and I would justifiably be called a hypocrite. My budget label is based on necessity as much as choice so spending $300+ for a night's lodging would reduce the length of my trips and the number of my trips significantly. I was researching castles in Ireland and I saw the best rate for Ashford Castle was $330 per night. Not worth it to me. But then I saw this.
Screenshot from search for castle hotel prices
Do you see $110 for Clontarf Castle Hotel? That intrigued me. I checked out their website and immediately knew this was meant to be. Clontarf is a suburb in the north of Dublin where the Battle of Clontarf took place in 1014. The simple story is that High King Brian Boru (after whom my son Brian is named) defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf ending the Viking domination of Ireland. This sounded like the perfect combination of historical significance and price for a Lalor family stay.
It's always more complicated than the legend, however. In actuality, the Vikings had been in Ireland for a couple hundred years and were very well integrated into Irish culture by that time. In addition, there were Irish and Vikings as well as Brian Boru's family members on both sides of the battle and the fight was really for economic domination of Dublin. Brian Boru was 72 years old and didn't actually fight in the battle and unfortunately, he died that day. As one of our tour guides told it, they weren't sure where he was beheaded but it was quite likely just below his chin.
The castle was not in existence when this battle took place. The first castle on the site was actually built in 1172 by Hugh de Lacy as part of an inner circle of defense for Dublin. The original structure stood until 1835 when it was demolished because of a sinking foundation and the current structure was completed in 1837. The castle was continuously occupied until the 1950's when then owner, J.G.Oulton, died there. It stood vacant until the 1960's when it was reopened for catering and cabaret events. Then it closed again in 1997 for major reburbishment, reopening in June, 1998, as a four star hotel. In 2007, another major renovation was completed to bring the castle up to today's standards.
Brian, Abi, Jim at the entrance to Clontarf Castle
Inner courtyard at Clontarf Castle Hotel
Reception at Clontarf Castle Hotel
My Knight in Shining Armour
Original Tower of Castle
Facade of Clontarf Castle Hotel
The original castle with Jim's tshirt to tell you where we are
The service at the hotel was outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. We arrived prior to 7 am after an overnight flight and they allowed us to check in early because the rooms were ready. We were able to sleep for a couple hours which refreshed us for the heavy sightseeing schedule ahead of us. The following day, we arrived at the front desk for a 9:30 rendezvous with the Hop on Hop off bus to learn that we had just missed it due to a misunderstanding about the departure time. The staff person called the bus company and asked them to return for us. When they didn't arrive, he sent us to city center by cab at the hotel's expense. As we pulled away, we saw the red bus pull up to the hotel to pick us up. I call this amazing customer service on everyone's part.
Stay tuned for more adventures in Dublin, Ireland and the countryside.
National Museum, Clontarf 1014 exhibit
Clontarf Castle History handout at Clontarf Castle Hotel
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Sounds fabulous – this will definitely go on my list, anywhere with a suit of armour has got to be somewhere special! Very cool your son is named after Brian Boru too!!
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Dąbrowa, Edward
Camps, campaigns, colonies
Roman Military Presence in Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and the Near East. Selected Studies
Philippika - Altertumswissenschaftliche Abhandlungen / Contributions to the Study of Ancient World Cultures
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Owing to the threat posed by the Parthian state, and later the Sasanid state, defence of the eastern border of the Roman Empire demanded the presence of considerable military forces. In this respect, Anatolia, Mesopotamia and the Near East were particularly significant in Rome's defensive policy. Numerous military camps were situated in this region, from which the Romans undertook military expeditions against their eastern neighbour. The outcomes of the long-term presence of a large number of Roman army units there included settlement of veterans in both the colonies and the cities of the region.
The volume contains a selection of studies by Edward Dąbrowa published over several decades concerning certain aspects of the presence of the Roman army in the East. These concern issues related to Roman military camps and campaigns as well as military colonisation in the post-Hadrian period in Mesopotamia, Syria and Judaea. The existence of this colonisation has long been questioned by many scholars. The studies in this book present arguments showing that such colonisation did take place, albeit on a limited scale. It was used on a larger scale mostly by emperors from the Severan dynasty, but also later ones, at least until the mid-third century CE, as a means of urbanisation of these areas.


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Cytta Corp Development of SUPR TAK Video Streaming Solution for…
Tackling a $12.78 Billion Market with Proven Technology
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2021 / Cytta Corp.(OTCQB:CYCA), a leader in video streaming solutions, announces the development program for their SUPR TAK full HD video streaming solution for the $12.78 Billion TAK/ATAK market. TAK is the Tactical Assault Kit for the military, the Team Awareness Kit for civilian applications, and ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit) when integrated into the U.S. and NATO's preeminent battlefield management application. A Beta launch is expected in Q2 of 2022.
Mr. Gary Campbell CEO stated, "Cytta Corp's. SUPR TAK development program will allow us to meet the demand for high quality video and audio throughput in demanding environments under stressful situations where life or death depends on the effectiveness of timely resource deployment and management. Currently, operators and users of these applications are being held back by the lack of quality video streaming abilities. The SUPR TAK video streaming technology that Cytta Corp. will deliver is proprietary and unique, creating a significant opportunity in the current market."
The current TAK management application system that is utilized in 15 Department of Defense ("DOD") programs and has a user base of over 380,000, does not sustain multiple, reliable full motion video (FMV) from live streaming assets and cameras in higher resolutions. Cytta Corp. will be able to solve the lack of quality video streaming that TAK faces with its SUPR video streaming by integrating the Cytta proprietary SUPR streaming technology. Beneficiaries of Cytta's full resolution streaming capabilities and technology span federal, state, and local government departments as well as in the recreational environment with users that hike, research, and explore our world through various means. With more state and local agencies coming onboard, this will continue to expand in the government level sectors.
The Soldier System Market was valued at USD $12.78 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD $14.14 billion by 2023 according to 'Soldier System Market, Industry Analysis and Market Forecast to 2023′.
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Cytta Corp (OTCQB: CYCA) develops and distributes proprietary software technology that radically shifts how video is streamed, consumed, transferred, and stored. Our proprietary Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) technology is built around SUPR, the most potent software codec globally, which is the technology at the core of our products. SUPR is explicitly designed for streaming HD, 4K, and higher resolution video while significantly reducing required technical resources.
Cytta's IGAN Incident Command System (ICS) system seamlessly streams and integrates all available video and audio sources during emergencies, enabling virtual policing. The IGAN ICS introduces immediate real-time video and audio situational awareness, which is incredibly useful and valuable for police, firefighters, first responders, emergency medical workers, industry, environmental and emergencies, security, military, and all their command centers in any emergency.
We have created advanced video compression, video/audio collaboration software, and portable hardware systems that solve real world problems in large markets. We want our products to enable and empower the world to consume higher quality video anywhere, anytime. Our ultimate goal is to deliver such high-quality video that it is not discernible from reality with the naked eye creating 'Reality Delivered' for the Metaverse.
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We had to cancel our last tour + tunnel workshop due to torrential rain! We're trying again, this time on Saturday, June 30th, 5-7pm!!
Only 20 spaces available. Reserve your space now via the tickets link--cost is a refundable $5 that you receive once you make it out to the farm!
Walk the farm with farmers Alex and Casey, touring the vegetable & flower fields while learning about MDF's growing methods and strategies for coping with the extremes of farming in Gulf Coast Texas.
You'll learn about creating protected growing spaces for more productive growing seasons in our harsh climate, the principles of our Certified Naturally Grown operation and get a chance to purchase food & flowers harvested that day! MDF won a generous grant from The FruitGuys Community Fund allowing us to purchase 3 caterpillar tunnels (not for growing caterpillars--they're just SHAPED like 'em) from a very cool family-owned Ag company called Farmer's Friend, LLC--and we want to share the exciting knowledge we've gained from incorporating more tunnel structures to the farm!
WHERE: Moon Dog Farms is located in Santa Fe. For privacy reasons, we do not post our address online. Once you reserve your spot, you will be emailed with our exact location this Friday. Thanks for respecting our needs!
HOW MUCH: This workshop is totally FREE with a $5 refundable deposit!
OTHER DETAILS: Feel free to bring whatever you need to be comfortable. We will have lots of cold water and some snacks. Other recommended items include: bug spray, sunscreen, hats, and closed-toed shoes.
*No dogs, please. We've got a few of our own on the farm, and again--we wish to keep everyone as safe as possible.


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Young April is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Donald Crisp, and starring Bessie Love, Joseph Schildkraut, and Rudolph Schildkraut. The film was produced by Cecil B. DeMille and distributed by Producers Distributing Corporation. The film has survived and has been released on home video.

Plot
Prince Caryl of Belgravia (Joseph Schildkraut) is to be married to Archduchess Victoria (Love), whom he has never met. He rebels by stealing the royal crown and going to Paris to pawn it and enjoy the money. Victoria, who has been raised an orphan in America, is told of her title and upcoming wedding, and goes to Paris for a final week of freedom and a shopping spree. While in Paris, she buys the royal crown and meets—and falls in love with—Caryl, each not knowing the other's royal identity.

Caryl's unethical brother Prince Michael (Washburn) comes to Paris, and prevents Victoria from revealing her identity to Caryl, who renounces his title to be with her. Michael kidnaps Victoria, but Caryl rescues her via an elaborate change involving carriages, cars, and airplanes.

Cast

Release and reception
Young April had its New York premiere at the Hippodrome. The film, particularly the production, received positive reviews.

References

External links

 Lobby cards
 Stills and review at moviessilently.com

1926 romantic comedy films
1926 films
American black-and-white films
American romantic comedy films
American silent feature films
Films based on British novels
Films directed by Donald Crisp
Films set in Paris
Films set in Europe
Producers Distributing Corporation films
Surviving American silent films
1920s American films
Silent romantic comedy films
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I pledge to turn over my ballot on Tuesday, November 6 to vote on all three questions.
Lower Contribution Limits by More than Half - lower limits city-wide from $5,100 to $2,000, borough-wide from $3,950 to $1,500 and for City Council from $2,850 to $1,000.
Make Small Dollars More Valuable - every small dollar below $250 for citywide and $175 for all others will go from being matched with public taxpayer dollars at a rate of 6 to a rate of 8.


The Phoenix Agents: Email Question – How much fixing up is too much?
Email Question – How much fixing up is too much?
Is it worth putting in some work on the houses or should I just run away? How much fix up is too much?
There isn't an exact science about how much is too much. It's all very personal and very dependent on the ability (financial, emotional, and hammer-swinging) of the person doing the work.
The only obvious truth is that the cost of the home plus the cost to improve it should be less than the value of the home after it's improved. In other words, if you can buy a different home in the neighborhood for less than the cost to buy & fix up this one, you should just buy the already fixed up one instead. Unless (and there seems to always be a caveat), the home you want to fix up is perfect in some other way and can't be match by any other - lot size/location is the most common reason.
Another thing to consider is capital. You can spend $50,000 more on a home and only have to come out of pocket with a couple thousand dollars for the additional down payment; the remainder can be financed (assuming you qualify for the increased mortgage). However, your fix-up costs will most likely need to be paid for with cash.
Ideally you can find a home that looks a little run down, which keeps the home on the market longer and depresses its list price, but which only needs inexpensive, cosmetic fixing up. Flooring, paint, and fixtures fall into this category, as well as giving the landscaping some TLC without having to entirely re-landscape the yard.
Countertops and cabinetry go a long way towards freshening up the kitchen and bathrooms. But this can sometimes cause a domino effect - your vision for the right cabinets will be best complimented with new appliances, countertops, flooring, and an update to the ceiling - now we're talking real dollars!
That's a long answer. The short answer to your short question is: it depends. You can get a great deal on a home if you're willing to do the work, and the harder the work the better the deal. But you need to be able to do the work as inexpensively as possible (the goal after all was to save money), and you need to have the cash available to do it.


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The Real Delia
Reading: "To The Moon"
Monday, March 19, 7 pm
Doors opened at 7 PM; reading began at 7:30
Venue: The Frontier, Jackalope Theatre,
1106 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
*Generously donated by Jackalope Theatre
The work: TO THE MOON is a fierce and tender docu-drama about domestic abuse. Almost 200 survivors contributed stories that shaped this script; knowing that such abuse impacts people from all walks of life, five diverse women collaborated to interview survivors and distribute surveys. Playwright Beth Kander weaves these survivors' stories into a tough and moving play, documenting and dramatizing the tragic realities of domestic abuse in America.
Script developed as part of American Theater Company's CORE program; thanks as well to About Face Theatre and Along the Way Productions!
This reading marked the culmination of a year's hard work for playwright Beth Kander. She interviewed nearly 200 persons, most of them victims of domestic abuse survivors. Researched statistics, causes, remedies. And then fashioned an hour long work for 8 actors, presenting 8 stories of relationships gone terribly wrong and the women who suffered.
Interestingly, my character was transgender. And the only one who, in her previous male life, had also been an abuser. A "gas lighter", inflicting mental and emotional abuse. Ironically, this character then became the victim of similar behaviors after transitioning to female.
I was very happy to support this beautiful work and worthwhile project. And grateful for the opportunity as it may be my only stage performance for 2018.
Very Nearly Didn't Happen
This little show ended up having a great deal of drama behind the scenes as well. Days before we started rehearsals, American Theatre Company put a "hold" on our payments and told us the theatre may not be available for the performance. ATC's demise had been rumored for a few weeks, and sure enough, before our opening night the theatre formally announced its closure.
The only reason our public performance happened was through the hard work of Beth and close theatre friends who called around and found an alternative venue, the Jackalope Theatre in Edgewater, donating their space for free. A concerted Facebook campaign stood in for ATC's publicity efforts, and this succeeded so well that the Jackalope space was nearly filled, even on that cold, blustery Monday night.


And God said, "See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.
I love the "begining"! God said and it was so! He made us like Himself! Wow! He gave us everything for good food! He gave us dominion over ALL the earth! Hallelujah!!! Glory to God in the highest! He is King and Lord!
Yes the Lord is my shepherd and I have NO Lack! What a wonderful Birthday Yesterday and the party in Douglas on the 16th! Wow I am blessed! To God be the Glory!!! Thank you all!
How glorious it will be when He is revealed! Many do not know us because they do not know Him. But when He is revealed they too will now us.
Praise God for His loving kindness toward those who Fear Him.
I am so grateful the Lord shows us mercy, but ... our job is to fear( have reverence) Him. God always promises but we must obey also. It's amazing how He removes, forgets, our transgressions (sin) as far as the east is from the west. How great is our God!
I've come to help! How many times do you respond to others needs? Why do we respond or not respond when we hear of needs we can meet? True faith responds to the needs of others! May our hearts be moved from inaction to action, from words alone to deeds that back them up.
Yes today I need courage from the Lord I will be still and know that He is Gd. He will be exalted among the nations. Douglas 66.0 Bible Reading Marathon begins at the Wyoming State Fair. God has led me fall circle to come for such as time as this. Pray for me and all of Douglas residents for outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
I am so excited we have the promise of the government of the kingdom of God run by Jesus. With so many contenders for President of the USA we can be confident this is not our home and in eternity we have the best government leader available.
Our incredible future destiny! How wonderful to know what future lies ahead for all those who put their trust in Jesus. Ruling and reigning with Christ as kings and priests. Worthy is the Lamb of God! Everything we are going through in this life is preparing us for our future. Are you ready? Have your trusted Jesus with your future? You can accept Him today.
Totally Devoted to the Lord?
Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech— unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ. But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
When one turns to the Lord is totally devoted to Him the veil is taken away and we are being transformed into His image and are going to live in His glory forever!
We are assured in this scripture we can have peace through Christ. His peace He gives but we must receive! Do you have peace today even in the midst of struggles? Or in the midst of JOY! Peace is all over us just like the blood of Jesus if we accept Him as savior. Having peace is having Jesus!


The Waikato Hockey Association relished hosting the Men's 4 Nations international test series in 2018 on its new TigerTurf WETT Pro hockey pitch, and are looking forward to hosting many more!
The TigerTurf WETT Pro hockey surface selected by the Waikato Hockey Association to replace the existing turf at the Gallagher Hockey Centre in Hamilton has been welcomed by Waikato players. They say it is the best they've played on, praising the playing qualities of the surface and its positive response to the skills and techniques practised by the players.
The Waikato Hockey community helped to replace the old surface. Local players and supporters joined TigerTurf in lifting the turf surface, taking the opportunity to be included in the installation of the WETT Pro turf that means so much to the Association's members throughout the Waikato.
TigerTurf also replaced the existing rubber mat that had been used for the previous two surfaces with a new 10mm BSW pad. The rubber shock pad works as part of the WETT Pro turf hockey system to extend the life of the surface and to maintain its fine performance at the top of its game.
"The TigerTurf crew were great to work with throughout this project – highly recommended," commented Declan Wyndham-Smith, the CEO of the Waikato Hockey Association.
TigerTurf WETT Pro had a particular appeal to the Association as being the same surface played on at the Women's World League finals, giving the Association confidence that the hockey pitch now matches the best in the world. Waikato Hockey will be hosting international test matches, as well as national tournaments and local competitions.
The new hockey pitch at the Gallagher Hockey Centre stands out in its cool olive green playing turf edged with a glowing brick colour.
The Waikato club and representative players are now able to develop their hockey skills on this superb world class pitch, an excellent surface on which to prepare talented young players for international tournaments overseas.


What a wonderful smile! :) Concerning the formula: Have you ever considered the formula by Hipp? It is organic and in my experience the little ones really like it. I usually get it from here: https://myorganicformula.com/collections/hipp-organic-formula.
Maybe this would be something for you, too?


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Q: Show that the operation x is not distributive over + I tried doing this question but from what I gather, it is distributive. What am I doing wrong? This is what I've done so far for the question:

P.S: the binary operations are not regular multiplication and addition, I specify them in the photo.

A: Hint: I don't know whether you noticed, but consider how similar your operations are to addition and multiplication on fractions (what is $\frac ab+\frac cd$?) It just looks like you aren't allowed to simplify. Should make the rules much easier to remember and work with.
Also, if you're supposed to disprove distributivity, you don't have to use $a,b,c,d,e,f$. It's enough to find just one set of specific numbers where it doesn't work. That will probably also help you focus your attention where it should be, namely on the overarching logic, not on the rote calculations.

A: Have you tried the other order? Pay particular attention to the second coordinate.

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What is a Self Directed IRA with Checkbook Control?
What Type of Retirement Funds can be used in a Self Directed IRA with Checkbook Control?


Tired of paying for voice minutes you never use, but are required to have with your text messages and data plans? New mobile phone service Ting thinks you shouldn't have to.
The new carrier, launched by Tucows Inc. (NYSE:TCX), takes a different approach with its plans than the major mobile phone carriers, billing separately for minutes, text messages, and data.
For instance, if you rarely make voice calls, but can't resist the temptation to grab your iPhone every time you hear that new mail "ding," a $3 voice package of 100 minutes, along with 4000 text messages ($11) and 2GB of data ($42), might suit you better than the one-size-fits all plans offered by the major carriers. Check out Ting's plan options here.
Compare that to Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Wireless, for example, whose lowest-tier voice plan starts at $39.99 and does not include data (starting at 2GB for $30 for smartphones) or text messages (starting at $10 for 1000).
Ting also handles billing differently when customers go over (or even under) their allotted plans. "If customers use less of any [minutes, data, or text messages] than they anticipated, they are credited at the end of the month. If they use more, they are simply billed the appropriate additional amount, without onerous penalties or premiums," the company said in a press release.
However, unlike the larger companies like AT&T (NYSE:T), Verizon, and Sprint (NYSE:S), Ting requires customers to buy Ting-issued devices to use its network (you cannot activate your existing phone with the service). The devices are also unsubsidized (though they're contract-free), unlike the major carriers, so they are pricier. There is a pretty full range of price points on the devices Ting offers, with smartphones costing between $105 and $545 and feature phones (often called "dumbphones") starting at $45.
Ting devices (many of which are 4G) run on Sprint's nationwide 3G/4G network.


I was so excited to meet Kyle and his family for his senior picture session! They live out in, what I call, "farm country"! It was such a beautiful area and I can only imagine that you can clearly see every star at night. I'm so used to traffic back-ups, construction cones and suburbia. There is something relaxing and refreshing about driving out along dirt roads and well manicured farmland. For a little while I forgot that I was still in Michigan!
Kyle is a great kid who works for a dairy farm and has recently enlisted with the US Marines. He enjoys hunting and fishing with his brothers and spending time with friends. His family lives on 12 acres of incredible property, complete with cows, goats, chickens, roosters and several incredibly beautiful peacocks. However, it seemed that the prized family pet (among several other dogs) was the newest addition, a 6 month old bull mastiff. We managed to get him into a few pictures, although he was the size of an adult human! Nonetheless, he was beautiful and very friendly. I had a wonderful time with this terrific family and I appreciate the opportunity to get to know them. Wishing Kyle the best of luck during his service to his country.
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This Foundation Degree has been designed for educational practitioners working with children and young people who have been identified as having a special educational need or disability (SEND).
On this Foundation degree, you will develop your study skills, engage in personal and professional development, and gain an understanding of SEND. You will also learn about working with parents, carers and caregivers, attitudes and values, and protecting children and young people with SEND. You will also explore, developmental diversities, ethics and conduct action research in a SEND context.
All students need to be employed or volunteering, for at least two days a week, within an environment, which is supporting children or young people who have been identified as having a special educational need or disability. This is a mandatory requirement for the duration of the course.
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In certain versions of macOS the Safari browser may run the Flash player in Safe mode. In that mode it's not possible to open or save a file in Map Business Online. This article explains how to turn off the Safe mode.
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The purpose of Pretrial Services is to assist Judicial Officers in discharging their duties. Such programs are intended to provide better information and services for use by Judicial Officers. The information helps in determining the risk to public safety and the assurance of appearance of persons age 18 or over or persons under the age of 18 who have been transferred for trial as adults held in custody and charged with an offense, other than an offense punishable by death, who are pending trial or hearing.
What do I need to bring to my first visit, my intake appointment?
At your intake, you will be asked to provide residence verification, employment verification and medical information. Please bring a recently received piece of mail with your name and address on it or your lease as your residence verification. If you are working, bring either a pay stub, employer's ID or a letter from your supervisor for employment verification. If you are taking any prescription medications, please bring all of them to your intake appointment.
What are the goals of Pretrial Services?
The goals are to assist Judicial Officers in making bail release decisions or in reviewing and amending the conditions of release on bail at subsequent hearings. In addition, Pretrial Services provide supervision of defendants placed in the custody of the program and assure compliance with the conditions of release imposed by Judicial Officers.
If the Judicial Officer adds pretrial supervision to the bail, the Defendant must be supervised by ODCS Pretrial Services Agency. Supervision includes: assessment of risk, if not previously completed; the intake process; in-person office visits; if court ordered, drug and alcohol testings; and other ordered obligations. In addition, the Pretrial Officer attempts to connect the defendants with any needed resources, such as substance abuse treatment, mental health providers, job resources, etc. The Pretrial Officer may engage the defendant in structured conversations to increase court appearance and mitigate risk.
Who is eligible for referral to ODCS Probation?
How are clients placed on local probation supervision and referred to ODCS?
Individuals are placed on local probation supervision and referred to ODCS by Judges in the General District, Juvenile Domestic Relations District, and Circuit Courts in the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah and Warren; and the City of Winchester as a sentencing option, and an alternative to incarceration.
What did the Court mean by "good behavior"?
Good behavior, when ordered by the court, means that you will keep the peace and not violate municipal, county, state, or federal laws or ordinances.
ODCS strives to do the right thing for our community and our clients. This means that we must sometimes strike a balance between convenience and safety. If Frederick County Government offices are closed, our offices are closed. However, some of our staff may have reported and may still be open for individual appointments. Please contact your officer directly for more information.
What is expected of me if I am referred for community service?
Court ordered community service may include supervised probation, or it may not. It is important that if you signed a "Local Probation Referral" you have obligations to Old Dominion Court Services – Local Probation. You must report within 5 business days of your court date. Regardless if you are on supervised probation, if your community service is being facilitated by ODCS, you will complete an intake, be drug tested at your expense, and your criminal background will be reviewed. Failure to comply will result in the courts being notified.
What is expected of me if I am referred for substance abuse services?
ODCS helps clients connect with the right level of services. If you are court ordered to undergo substance abuse screening or assessment, your probation officer will begin the process with you. Sometimes your officer can complete the process, and you will need no further services. Other times, (based on the assessment tools we use), you may need to meet with others. Regardless of the type or level of services you are involved in, you will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
How do I volunteer or intern at ODCS?
ODCS welcomes volunteers and interns in our probation/pretrial departments. Your status and qualifications will guide us to what types of duties you might be eligible to participate in; keep in mind that any criminal history might preclude you from working with us. If interested, please contact the the Community Corrections Chief. (see our "Contact Us" ).
How do I become a Probation/Pretrial Officer?
Our Officers are Frederick County Employees. Any position vacancies (including administrative support positions) as well as minimum requirements can be found at the Frederick County Human Resources page.


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The Grossest Thing You've Ever Eaten
Madeleine Davies
This week, the Bristol Zoo in Bristol, UK lost an entire family of endangered warty pigs because the dad warty pig decided to eat his offspring and mate. At the same zoo, a rare lion headed golden tamarin was recently eaten by a gang of otters after it got into the otter enclosure. Both are sad incidents and, inappropriately, the jumping off point for this week's Pissing Contest: the grossest thing you've ever eaten.
Here's some of the revolting stuff the Jezebel staff has shoved in our face holes (NO DICK JOKES PLEASE. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT):
Fermented horse milk
A sheep's head
Ant egg tacos
Huitlacoche
Frogs legs
Sweetbreads (the thymus of a calf)
"A pile of mayonnaise"
Lasagna made with intestines instead of noodles
On that disgusting note, here are the winners of last week's Pissing Contest, Your Most Insane Celebrity Encounters.
This one, by Siege Mentality, is heartwarming:
I was the Room Service Coordinator at a casino in Atlantic City, NJ. My job consisted of taking orders via phone, creating the checks, assigning servers, and closing the checks. Room service also handled all the amenities for the shows, so I've been on the phone with an assortment of celebrities that were in-house to do a show or staying over night.
The most glorious celebrity of all of the celebrities was none other than Joan Rivers. The first time I dealt with her it was for a meal. She immediately began using my name, was so pleasant, and talked to me as if we went way back. The next day, she called for breakfast and asked for me again, but I was off duty. Keep in mind, I was just a person that took her supper order over the phone. I didn't even deal with her face-to-face at that point.
Of course, she was there to do a stand-up show. While most celebrities were simply too good to walk through "the back of the house" aka employee areas, Joan stepped through like a mini-grandma-goddess greeting everyone while we all just stopped and gawked at her. She immediately caught on that the same people that were handling her meals were also handling the amenities in her dressing room. She told her server that she wouldn't mind at all if we just happened to take our time freshening up the dressing room and peeked at the show from the wings.
We took turns sneaking away from our duties to peek at her and listen to her be as raunchy and unapologetic as she wanted to be. I don't think I've ever fangirled so hard for anything in my life. The crowd loved her, and the back of the house chatter was full of one liners from her show for the next month.
I can honestly say, after dealing with a string of nightmare D-list celebs and Where Are They Now, Joan Rivers was the living embodiment of Glenda the Good Witch behind the scenes and I was really choked up when I heard she died.
Mr.Noir0033's near encounter with Paul Newman will also make you FEEL FEELINGS:
It's not insane per se but it was the coolest thing ever! I've been chronically ill since 4. Loads of kidney problems, autoimmune disorders, etc. A lot of pain. A lot of sleepless nights. That's how I got into old movies. If you're in pain & awake at 4am TCM is the only thing on. I LOVE old movies. I pray to Bogart & Bacall & Chaplin. I also really dug Paul Newman because he had a summer camp for sick kids like me plus I LOVED his movies. In 6th grade we had to interview someone we admired. Keep in mind I'm 12 & it's 2000. I wrote to him. One night my family & I go out to dinner & when we come back there's a message on our machine. It was him! It was Paul Newman, Butch fuckin' Cassidy!!!!! He said he was sorry, he was filming a movie (road to perdition with Tom Hanks), but that he was so flattered & that if I ever wanted to interview him again all I had to do was write. He even thanked me for the letter. What a class act.
This final doozy, courtesy of BrilliantButMedicated, is less tender and more insane/upsetting/sad:
I spent an incredibly surreal Father's Day dinner seated with my parents at a table next to OJ Simpson, his older daughter, the two kids he had with Nicole Brown, his mother, and some girlfriend that was probably younger than his oldest daughter.
Father's Day happened to coincide with the 5th anniversary of the murders. The restaurant was just blocks from the house where he murdered his children's mother. That's right, OJ was like "Hey kids, let's go celebrate what an awesome dad I am at a restaurant a few feet from where I brutally murdered your mom."
They ended up leaving at the same time we did so we also got the pleasure of watching them all climb into his white Ford Bronco.
Congrats, everyone!
And with that out of the way, dinner is served.
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Nobuo Uematsu (植松 伸夫, Uematsu Nobuo, born March 21, 1959) is a Japanese video game composer, best known for scoring the majority of titles in the Final Fantasy series. He is considered one of the most famous and respected composers in the video game community. Uematsu, a self-taught musician, began playing the piano at the age of eleven or twelve, with Elton John as his biggest influence.
Uematsu joined Square in 1986, where he met Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. They have worked together on many video game titles, most notably the games in the Final Fantasy series. After 18 years with Square, he left in 2004 to found his own company called Smile Please, and the music label Dog Ear Records. He has since composed music as a freelancer for many other video games, including ones developed by Square Enix and Sakaguchi's development studio Mistwalker.
Many soundtracks and arranged albums of Uematsu's game scores have been released. Pieces from his video game works have been performed in Final Fantasy concerts, where he has worked with Grammy Award-winning conductor Arnie Roth on several of these performances. From 2002 to 2010, he was in a hard rock band with Square Enix colleagues Kenichiro Fukui and Tsuyoshi Sekito called The Black Mages, in which he played electronic organ and other keyboards. The band played arranged rock versions of Uematsu's Final Fantasy compositions. He has since performed with his band Earthbound Papas, which he formed in 2011.


The first part of "Question of Access" will have the form of an actual curriculum that re-teaches arithmetic in arbitrary number bases. The curriculum was actually used in teaching four sections of college remedial arithmetic at Saint Paul's College, Virginia, in 1994-95 academic year.
The second part of "Question of Access" will be a scholarly thesis on the problem of learned disability in arithmetic and the proposed remediation.
The hypothesis that the author has made is regarding the nature of the mind, and thus is not one that can be easily discussed without a solid grounding in the modern experimental literatures on human memory, awareness and anticipation. The cognitive science and theoretical constructions on which this educational remediation depends are not easy subjects to master .
Some instructional material for freshman remediation is being developed for use in the classroom. The theoretical foundation for this material is reviewed in Chapter 7 and 8. The material itself makes become the basis for a textbook at some later time.
The challenging in writing this work is to provide access to the concepts in a way that is comfortable. The use of narrative story telling will be used often.
The more rigorous grounding is covered in the Foundations, which hopefully will be published at about the same time as "Question of Access".
The author has a lot to do if the tone of "Question of Access" is to be shaped by narrative and an appeal directly to those who may wish to understand a general theory of educational remediation.
It is for this reason that the author has asked a college to consider his application for a visiting instructor of mathematics. The request comes late in the hiring season, but it is the author's deep interest to frame the opportunity clearly.
The author wishes to teach three of four courses of introduction to mathematics for the next two semesters.
We hope that the college will provide the opportunity that is critical if this book is to be completed.
The author's wife, Pat, will maintain the family home in Northern Virginia; and has given me permission to take this sabbatical from Industry. Perhaps the sabbatical will lead to the way of life that I have dreamed of since I was a young boy.
 In making application for a one year teaching appointment, the following short note was sent to search committees.


Leading Irish technology figure William Burgess has taken the role of chairman of the board of directors at Fineos, the Dublin-based provider of banking and insurance software. He assumes the chairmanship from Tom Mulcahy, who held the position since August 2001. Burgess has more than 35 years' experience as a technology industry executive. He served as managing director of IBM Ireland from 1991 to 2002. Currently he is chairman of both the Irish National Competitiveness Council and the Digital Hub, and is a non-executive director with Ulster Bank.


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Talk Space Appl – TC Health
Confronted with joining a frantically long NHS waiting list…Talk Space Appl… "I just felt that I could not wait any longer– I was encouraged and prepared to handle my concerns and quite liked the concept of doing so in the comfort of my own house," stated the 29-year-old, who lives in London. After an online search, he found a therapist whose profile matched his requirements and scheduled a chat session for the next day.
Remote, text-based counselling is growing in popularity in the UK. The physician app Babylon uses treatment to 150,000 active users, while PlusGuidance, an online counselling service, has 10,000 users. The US-based service BetterHelp also has 150,000 registered UK users (though not all are active). Talkspace, another online treatment platform, reports it has 500,000 signed up users worldwide, with many in the United States.
Online training encourages therapists on whatever from utilizing emojis to avoiding misconceptions. They likewise require to protect clients' individual data– a concern that has triggered controversy in the United States, where huge online therapy platforms have actually come under the spotlight.
Buckley said patients ought to inspect services' privacy policies before signing up. "Not all online counselling sites utilize expertly trained therapists or stick to a principles policy, so ask your GP for a recommendation in the very first instance. As with all type of services and assistance, what works for someone may not work for somebody else," he said.
Marc Bush, chief policy consultant at Young Minds, said that while online counselling services are valuable, "they should not replace face-to-face therapy with a trained professional. If a young adult is having a hard time, we would motivate them to speak to their GP in the first instance, or to get in touch with a recognized service like The Mix, Childline or the Samaritans.".
For Rackham, who has actually generalised anxiety disorder, online counselling wasn't the ideal fit. "I felt it was near difficult for the therapist to really get a sense of the problems I was handling, as all they had to go from was my typed-out words. I believe I understood after that online session how crucial interpersonal interaction was.
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Kardashians Respond to Ad Depicting Bound-and-Gagged Sisters
What's Paris Hilton's fantasy? Tying up the Kardashian sisters and locking them in the trunk of a car. Well, we don't know that for sure, but that's what an Indian advertising company seems to believe … and sketched out in a new Ford ad featuring cartoon characters meant to portray Khloe, Kourtney, and a bikini-clad Kim with their hands and ankles tied and their mouths taped shut (or in Khloe's case, stuffed with a gag ball). All while Paris winks from the front seat. The tag line reads: "Leave Your Worries Behind. With Figo's extra-large boot."
Though the ad was meant to be funny, there was one family who wasn't laughing: The Kardashians.
"The 'leave your worries behind' Ford ads are disgusting, vile and offensive to all women," a Kardashian attorney told "omg! Insider." "It is unacceptable that Ford would align itself with an ad agency that would so carelessly release these ads. The Kardashians do not take this lightly and they are exploring all of their legal options."
The reality star family members weren't the only ones targeted by the ad campaign – created by Indian ad agency JWT, which is part of larger conglomerate WPP. Another featured three ample-bosomed women also bound and gagged in the back of the Figo hatchback with former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi up front flashing a peace sign.
"We deeply regret the publishing of posters that were distasteful and contrary to the standards of professionalism and decency within WPP Group," the agency said in a statement. "These were never intended for paid publication and should never have been created, let alone uploaded to the Internet."
Ford, of course, also wishes the mockups were never released and insists they never should have been. "These were posters that were concepts to be entered in a creative ad competition in India," a Ford spokesperson told Yahoo! Shine in an email. "They were never intended as any sort of campaign or paid use…as such, they did not go through the normal approvals and process before being uploaded to a website."
Now if only the Kardashians had "normal approvals and process" before uploading their own pics, we wouldn't have to be subjected to photos like these …
Tune in to "omg! Insider" on Tuesday night for more scoop.
Beyonce Dines in Brooklyn With Pig-Tailed Blue Ivy
Kim Kardashian Gets Needled During Acupuncture Session
Lindsay Lohan Will Not Face Charges in NYC Nightclub Assault


Day 2: At 8 clock you a wonderful breakfast. In the first half of the day's visit to Tashkent. Tour the center of Tashkent, Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex and Chor-Su bazaar, Applied Arts Museum visit. A traditional lunch will be served at a local Uzbek restaurant. Uzbekistan is full of interesting information in culture, history, you'll tell your tour guide. Afternoon departure and tour to Samarkand. You will eat your dinner by 8 clock in a local Uzbek restaurant. Arrival to Samarkand, check in at the hotel. A nice cozy hotel is a good night.
Day 3: Early in the morning you will be served a wonderful breakfast. City tour in Samarkand is city tour includes visit to the famous Registan Square, Shakhi-Zinda Complex, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Ulugbek observatory. A delicious traditional cuisine is served at a local restaurant. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening, have a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant. Many interesting facts will be told by your guide. They spend the night in a comfortable hotel on site.
Bukhara, the hotel. A traditional lunch will be served at a local Uzbek restaurant. In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Bukhara. They will always remember these days with warm feelings. You will be during the tour Kalon ensemble, Madrassah Miri-Arab, Magoki-Attari Mosque, Madrasah Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz complex, to see Chor-Minor Madrassah. You will eat your dinner by 8 clock in a local Uzbek restaurant. A nice cozy hotel is a good night.
Day 5: Early morning you will be served a wonderful breakfast. Continue city tour in Bukhara. Our company will make sure that you remember these days with warm feelings. Tour to Samani dynasty mausoleum, Arc Fortress, Chashma-Ayub visit. A delicious traditional cuisine is served at a local restaurant. Day tour offers to summer palace of Bukhara emirs Sitorai-Mokhikhosa. Free time during the day. In the evening, have a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant. They spend the night in a comfortable hotel on site.
Day 6: At 8 clock you a wonderful breakfast. In the morning tour is to Khiva. They will always remember these days with warm feelings. During the tour you will stop to photograph Amudarya make. Arrival to Khiva, check in at the hotel. A traditional lunch will be served at a local Uzbek restaurant. Free time. You will eat your dinner by 8 clock in a local Uzbek restaurant. A nice cozy hotel is a good night.
Day 7: Early morning you will be served a wonderful breakfast. In the morning tour is led by Khiva, spend a day in the UNESCO World Heritage site Ichan-Qala fortress. Uzbekistan is full of interesting information in culture, history, you'll tell your tour guide. In Ichan-Qala fortress visit Mukhammad Amin Khan, medresah Mukhammad Rahimkhan Medresah, Kalta Minor. A delicious traditional cuisine is served at a local restaurant. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening, have a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant. In the evening tour to the airport in Urgench, flight to Tashkent. Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel. They spend the night in a comfortable hotel on site.
Day 8: In the morning you will be met by your guide at the airport.
8 December - Constitution Day.
During the XV - XVI century there were thousands of cities and roads that crossed the Asian continent and led to the West.Caravans through these streets, and each of the caravan was filled with exotic clothes, oriental goods and spices. Cities and towns, caravanserais gradually grown on these roads.
Numerous centers of national handicraft, art schools, madrassas, palaces and mausoleums were built there. Traders, missionaries and pilgrims traveled in the region and brought new religions, customs, the goods (glass, porcelain, soap, gunpowder) and different cultures. For centuries, the Great Silk Road countries united by such a peaceful acts of trade, the exchange of cultural and spiritual values that are unique to the whole of humanity.
A special long-term program, which includes proposals for the revitalization of the historical heritage, was created in collaboration with UNESCO. In 1994, the Declaration "On the revival of the Great Silk Road" was accepted in Samarkand.
The main tourist road is crossed with 32 cities and towns in Central Asia. Gems are the Silk Road Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Fergana Valley cities.


That is right up my Southern-style alley! That is definitely something I would make myself. Thanks for the great idea!
Hi Ali & Jenn! I was surprised at how easy and yummy this pie was. Definitely will be making this again. I hope you enjoy!
Wow, this look so good - and totally funny that we both wrote about corn this week. Same wavelength indeed.
Love all the spices there, this sounds delicious!
This was sooooooo good. We inhaled it. Two nights in a row. Green sauce on everything!
Wow! Mmmm! I will try this. Wonderful blog!
Huge fan of the fact that the pie is gluten and milk free.


For quite a long time now donation of food to either the needy or just any other person has been considered a noble act. As a business proprietor who owns a restaurant or even a person owning a food production business, a lot of food tend to go to waste while you will find the disadvantaged men and women who would do anything simply to get some. Donation of food to those who need it the most surely bring along very numerous gains apart from it being an act of nobility. People for underdeveloped areas where hunger seems to be subject of the day should learn the art of donation because a lot is meant to be gained from it.
First and foremost, loyalty and trust can be forged when one donates food to people. Most folks wouldn't wish to get served by a mean individual. As an entrepreneur who sees through people and provide to them you'll most definitely get the attention from most customers and establish a business relationship with then not to state the devotion they will have towards you thus making your company to develop and increase.
Donating of food builds motivation in your employees. It would not be a wise thought to have any company policy with a clause that demands extra food to be disposed off instead of giving them to the less fortunate. This means that your employees would have to abide by the company policy just to safeguard their jobs. Working under such environment will most surely make your workers not to work to their full potential. Through donating food will make your employees motivated by knowing very well that incase any additional food they prepare will stay, then it won't be disposed off to the garbage. This will permit the expansion and rapid expansion of your business.
Donating of meals will help to boost your community. As a business person the most significant thing which you would need for your enterprise is a society which will be eager to supply either service or be able to buy your products. In a restaurant business where food does not cost a fortune as compare to other business establishments you would not want your food to go bad. Knowing very well that food provide strength, you will be able to attract either workmanship or better yet you would get consumers for your commodity, either way you gain a lot from just donating simple meals.
Carrying out the task of donating food into either the penniless people or even your area, you will be able to reduce your taxation. Perhaps you pay a lot of taxes and maybe, on your restaurant there are a whole lot of food that go to waste, you are able to meet eligibility for tax incentives through donation of food.


I don't know if there are any off the shelf kits for them.
If not, you need to test a Hydragas using for Spring Rate and measure how much Spring Compression Travel you need as well as any pre-loading.
Then work out the diameter of the space you have in the Subframe to fit a Spring, and a total length available, then go see a Company who winds Springs. From that basic Data, they should be able to work out what spring you need. Be sure to specify Ground Ends.
If I recall, the Spring Towers are Open Topped in a Metro, so you may need to make some closed tops.
I would also suggest allowing some space of a Hilo type of unit, so you can do some trim adjustments and incorporate in to that provision for a Compressor Tool to aid their fitting.
This might well be possible on a Metro as there's a longer space available that in a Mini.
it is quite easy but kinda ruins the use of the car as you either over spring it or are limited to what you can use it for. you can use Mini rear type coil shock all around but not the Mini offset type. you will need to do some work at the rear as there is no where to mount shocks on the arms.
What are the characteristics of an over sprung car???
oh the joys of springs. when the damper cant control the wheel. harder springs need more damping to control them. but then with the Minis falling rate suspension design you tend to need harder springs it resist initial compression which means a harsher ride that needed . totally different when put into race car situations though.
I went from the pinder 350lb spring to 500 i think it was, the car now seems to bounce forwards and back.


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BMW i3 WITH ADDED GRUNT
By Ewan Kennedy Mar 13, 2017 Mar 15, 2017 BMW, Road Test
BMW has introduced a second-generation drive system to its all-electric i3, giving it about 50 per cent greater range, as well as increased performance.
The batteries now have 94Ah (Amp hours), the original 2014 model i3 had 60Ah. The BMW i division and technology partner Samsung SDI have managed to gain the substantial battery capacity improvement without any increase in the exterior dimensions.
We've just experienced a most enjoyable week in this 'car of the future', covering mainly suburban use with occasional runs on motorways to test the little electric Bimmer in what we consider normal motoring.
Our test i3 94Ah with range extender was priced at $71,990 to which on-road costs have to be added. Note that the BMW i3 with the 60Ah powertrain is still offered. The new 90Ah unit adds just $2000 to the price of that car.
Full marks to BMW to throw away existing small-car ideas and start with a fresh computer screen. Cute and very different was the opinion of all those who viewed it, inside and out.
The high-voltage lithium-ion battery consists of eight modules with twelve storage cells located within each module. Cooled via the air-conditioning's coolant system, the cell-internal packages have been optimised with increased electrolytes. Gross battery energy increases to 33kWh, of which 27kWh can be effectively used. The i3's 60Ah capacity produces 22kWh gross with 19kWh of useable energy.
The BMW i3 94Ah's eDrive synchronous electric motor generates 125kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
There's the option of range extender engine, a small twin-cylinder petrol unit that never powers the i3 directly but only maintains the battery charge at its current level, it doesn't increase the amount of energy in the batteries, simply adds to the overall range of the vehicle.
As in most electric cars there's no gearbox as such. All 'gearing' is done by the speed of the motor.
The biggest plus of electric and hybrid vehicles is that energy is put back into the batteries when slowing down or descending a hill.
There are a number of charging options, varying in time from about 12 hours for a full charge through a standard domestic 10-amp power point; eight hours using a BMW i Wallbox accessory (approximately $1750 plus installation); and down to just 30 minutes at a DC fast charging station. The latter are sill a rarity in Australia, until we see many more full-electric cars on the road.
Most of our driving was done in Eco Pro mode. Unlike our previous i3 60Ah testing a couple of years back where we found this mode was too sluggish for our tastes, the 94Ah has plenty of grunt.
Around town 190 to 225 kilometres was possible in the Eco Pro mode. That's more than enough for normal suburban daily use.
Motorway driving, again in Eco Pro mode, gave an electric-only range of about 160 km. Enough to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane with plenty to spare for example. The shorter range is due not to the higher speeds, but also because constant speed running means there's little or no energy regeneration.
Eco Pro+ mode, meaning no air-conditioning, was tested only briefly in the hot and humid Gold Coast summer weather at home. It knocks a fair bit off the performance, but offers significantly extra range. We might try to borrow an i3 again in winter and report on that.
The default mode is Comfort. This reduces range by about 15 to 20 per cent, adds even more grunt, doesn't limit speed and gives the air conditioning more power. We were happy to miss out on this and go with the planet-saving Eco Pro mode.
Interestingly, the 94Ah soothed our range anxiety to the extent that it barely existed and we left the i3 without the charger connected for days at a time. In previous tests we rushed to plug in the charger after every trip.
Performance is terrific, with the instant off-the-line reaction we love in all electric cars. There's near silence from the rear mounted electric motor and the little petrol charging engine is barely audible when it spins away at its fixed speed.
The BMW i3 can be a 'one-pedal' car with a little bit of foresight in driving. That is, you use the pedal on the right to increase and decrease speed. We were able to accomplish trips of 20 to 30 kilometres around town without using the brakes. Not only putting energy back into the car, but also creating absolutely no brake dust.
Ride comfort is generally good, if a bit firmer than average. Big bumps and dips can cause the suspension to crash at times.
Road grip though the tall thin tyres is likely to be enough for most drivers. But the steering is on the dead side, something that BMW will have to sort out to retain its 'ultimate driving machine' marketing tag.
There's good head and legroom for four adults, the interior width is most impressive due to the boxy body shape. BMW has to be praised for this, as it makes its i3 a genuine day-to-day 'normal' car.
The rear-hinged back doors can't be opened till the fronts are open. Once open there's excellent access to the back seats. However, if there's a car parked next to yours in a carpark opening both doors at the same time means the doors tend to block you in. Sad to say about this futuristic little car, but four conventional doors would make more sense.
You sit high, virtually at small crossover SUV height so the view out is better than in sedan or hatch.
At 260 litres the boot is a reasonable size. With the seatbacks down the capacity goes up to 1100 litres. Illogically to our way of thinking if you choose an i3 without the range extender you don't get a bigger boot, presumably the spot not occupied by the petrol engine and its fuel tank just sits there vacant. As well as the rear boot, there's also a 35-litre boot under the front 'bonnet'.
The battery-only BMW i3 90Ah electric car is priced at $65,900 with the range-extender adding $6000. Given the significantly increased range we wouldn't be surprised if many buyers opt for the battery only model. Less money, more performance, longer range – a no brainer if you don't plan long country trips.
BMW i3 94Ah offers condition-based servicing and falls under the BMW i Service Inclusive program. Buyers can make a one-off upfront payment of $850 covers servicing costs for five years or 80,000km, whichever comes first.
The battery pack is designed to last for the life of the car and is covered by an eight-year or 100,000km battery warranty.
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George Michael: Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1. By Mat Snow : Articles, reviews and interviews from Rock's Backpages.
SOME THREE YEARS and 14 million copies later, George Michael follows up his solo debut Faith with an album that should prove to any lingering doubters that it wasn't Andrew who was the talented one.


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Watch 457 Guitarists Attempt to Break Guinness World Record Playing AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell'
Chad Childers Published: August 14, 2018
It's one of the most well-known riffs in rock history; most guitarists learn AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" at some stage in their playing. So it's fitting that 457 musicians gathered in Sydney, Australia, the home of AC/DC, to try to set the record for "Largest Electric Guitar Ensemble" playing one of the country's most notable songs.
According to Reverb, the 457 guitarists would smash the current record which was set in 2013 when 368 guitarists gathered in India to perform "Knockin' on Heaven's Door." While the event took place over the weekend, it has not officially been declared the record as of yet as Guinness may sometimes take up to six weeks to verify the results of a record-setting attempt.
You can watch the "Highway to Hell" performance in the video posted above. The attempt came during the Sydney Guitar Festival, with money raised at the event going to the Australian Children's Music Foundation, which provides music education classes and instruments for disadvantaged children.
As for when we might actually see the real AC/DC performing "Highway to Hell" again, that remains to be seen. There was speculation last week that the band may be up to something as current members Angus and Stevie Young, as well as estranged members Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd were all spotted outside the Vancouver studio where they've recorded their most recent albums.
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Farming businesses 'could be wiped out after Brexit transition'
Select committee says government needs contingency plans to protect consumers and businesses from impact from tariffs
Lisa O'Carroll
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Sun 18 Feb 2018 10.53 EST Last modified on Sun 18 Feb 2018 17.00 EST
The dairy industry would be hit hardest by tariffs on the export front, said the committee. Photograph: Peter Summers/Reuters
Food prices could rise sharply and farming businesses could be wiped out at the end of a Brexit transition period, a House of Commons committee has warned.
The cross-party environment, food and rural affairs select committee said the timetable for concluding a new free trade deal with the EU by the end of 2020 was "extremely ambitious".
In its latest report, the committee says the government must have contingency plans to protect consumers and business from the immediate impact of tariffs, which range from about 87% on frozen beef to about 42% on cheddar cheese and 50% on grated cheese.
"Although the government's intention is to agree a comprehensive free trade agreement and customs agreement with the EU, there is no guarantee this will occur," the committee said.
It called on the government to consider establishing a special fund to support agriculture, which is facing some the highest tariffs in WTO's rules in addition to the loss of EU subsidies. It also warned that customs checks could mean rotting food with perishable goods imported from the EU unable to reach their destination on time if there were delays.
Part of the problems centre on the UK's lack of self-sufficiency in food – it does not produce enough for its own population and relies on imports to satisfy consumer needs.
The committee concluded that dairy, sheep and cereals would be hit hardest by tariffs on the export front.
Consumer prices for meat and dairy were particularly vulnerable to price rises.
The British Retail Consortium told the committee that having applied the tariffs to four typical products in supermarkets, beef and cheese could increase by 30%, tomatoes by 18% and broccoli by 10%.
The average tariff on dairy is more than 30% – imported cheddar would go up 42% and butter 49% but would be as high as 87% for frozen beef products.
By contrast, the Brexit-campaigner Tim Martin, the founder and chairman of Wetherspoon pubs, said the cost of its meals would decrease by 3.5p and the cost of a pint by 0.5p if World Trade Organization rules applied.
Sheep farmers could be "devastated", with farmers in Wales and Northern Ireland who export about 90% of their lamb products unlikely to survive a 50% tariff.
The committee called on the government to publish the agriculture bill as quickly as possibly, expressing surprise that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs had not already completed its sector-by-sector analysis.
It also warned that it would hold the government to account over promises made by the environment secretary, Michael Gove, to uphold existing standards on food and animal welfare.
"Whilst we recognise the huge benefit that trade agreements could bring, these must not be to the detriment of the UK's reputation for high animal welfare, environmental and food standards," it said.
A spokesperson for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: "Leaving the EU gives us a golden opportunity to secure ambitious free trade deals while supporting our farmers and producers to grow and sell more great British food. Any future deal must work for UK farmers, businesses and consumers, and we will not compromise on our high environmental or welfare standards."
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"Who could ever have told GOD what to do or taught him his business?" (Isaiah 40:13, The Message).
"Okay," said God, "You asked for it; you got it." So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years we labor in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.
Love it--and I think i'm already the dog barking at people. but maybe for only a few more weeks. I guess I'm about to go into the cow stage.


Most of the destinations in Europe worth your time and energy: take Italy as an example, the country holds numerous artistic, spiritual, natural and other exhilarating amusements that cannot be sum up in 2 or 4 days of the visit. With the 3000 years of prolonging history, this place nowadays has become a bracing destination for travels, archeological enthusiasts, art lovers, adventurers and other tourists across the world. Your trip for few days would be insufficient as you may miss the 60 percent of the picture.
Volumes of articles or other texts have been authored to capture the astonishing picturesque of Italy: these articles may create a sense of enthusiasm in the mind of those who have never been there, but they never get success in convincing those who have witnessed the charm of the place. Maybe it cannot be wrapped into the words or phrases. Or maybe, every article and television shows in an attempt to capture every minor to the major charisma of the place are not as successful as they are in other places (it would be better to confess you cannot bring Italy into articles or even a long journals). However, as far as the visiting is concerned, it would be fruitful and wise to pick a slow trip to Italy.
Relax, sit down for a while, watch every inch of the Rome in details; you will never regret and it will be an unforgettable experience. Have you ever heard of Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio? These are some of the names of the greatest artists ever lived. Rome brings their artworks and other notable masterpieces into a single bucket. And those who have fascinated by this artists for them "all road leads to Rome".
Welcome to the Rome, the city that has been crafted by several ancient civilizations and the artists that are still alive in the heart of admirers. This city is a perfect exemplification of western civilization: whether it is the emperor, pope, artists or common people, this city elaborates the past in such way that becomes jaw-dropping for the visitors.
The Coliseum a.k.a. Flavian Amphitheater is a huge theater situated at the center of the city. Once upon a time, the gladiators fought here. Just a few miles away, St. Peter's Basilica is among the most beautiful and magnificently crafted Church on the earth. You can find numerous breathtaking sculptures at National Museum of Rome, and make your visit to Vatican Museums to witness Michelangelo's glorious Sistine Chapel. There is a long list of attractions in the city precisely for those who love and admire artworks, therefore, make sure to manage sufficient time to explore the city.
Form Rome it would take one and a half hours to reach Tuscany: an indispensable repository of art on the earth. In Tuscany, you will find the magnificent 'David': a Michelangelo masterpiece. Leonardo Da Vinci, Simone Martini, Galileo Galilei, and Dante Alighieri are some of the Tuscan artists that have influenced the world. Moreover, the Tuscany region does not only offer aesthetic artworks but the countryside is filled with astonishing nature and impressive landscape that are also in tandems.
Of all the foods and wines, the Italian stands in optimum. Whether you are eating in the countryside or in restaurants of some major suburb, you will find a quality that is timeless and unforgettable. Italian foods can be found in any part of the world, even in India, we are eating pasta and pizzas since childhood. In Florence, the Tuscany chefs have innovated the traditional dishes to give them delicious contemporary touch.
Another important feature of Tuscany region is the fashion. In Florence, you can shop finest boutiques from internationally renowned designers. The prominent Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo initiated their haute couture in Florence. When you are in Tuscany region, you need to slow down your trip so that you cannot miss any spot.
Speaking of fashion, nothing would be even comparable to Milan. It is one of the most important centers of fashion across the globe. However, the contemporary fame of the city is a miracle as it holds a prolong history. Milan is an ancient city where Caesar, Mussolini, Napoleon, and the Austro-Hungarians had ruled. Despite being one of leading 21st-century fashion and trend hub, Milan has never left its Renaissance flavor.
The art and architecture, the lives and landscapes, and the foods and fashions, Italy elaborates is not just exclusive but it is something that worth every penny and effort you spend on your tour. Opt for International Holiday Tour Packages that keeps Italy in a special place. For any queries, connect with us, we love to help you.
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Lee's glee at Anfield return
metrowebukmetroFriday 16 May 2008 2:05 pm
Sammy Lee
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez put the scouse heart back into his coaching staff on Friday by appointing Sammy Lee as his new assistant manager.
Benitez has recently operated with a foreign backroom staff in Paco Ayesteran and Alex Miller but now those two have left Lee has returned to the post he held under both Graeme Souness and Gerard Houllier.
And Benitez alluded to the need for a Liverpool heart restored to the backroom by saying: "We are very pleased to have brought Sammy back to Liverpool because he is someone who knows the club really well."
He added: "He also knows about the passion of the club and about the standards that we set here so that will make it much easier for him to settle into his new role.
"He is a very experienced and very well respected coach in his own right and his reputation in football made him the outstanding candidate when we knew we were looking for a new member of our coaching staff."
Lee already has a great relationship with the Kop, having been a key figure in the glory days of the 1980s as a player, winning the European Cup, league title and league cup before moving into coaching.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: "I have been away for a while but everyone knows what this club means to me and it is a great pleasure to be back.
"When a club the size of Liverpool comes in for you, and when a manager of the magnitude of Rafael Benitez wants you, then you cannot say no. When I found out they were interested in me I was really thrilled.
"After the sabbatical I have had I just wish the season was starting tomorrow, but the players have had a long, difficult and demanding season and they need to get away and get their batteries recharged.
"I have been around the Melwood training ground this morning and seen a lot of old faces but a lot of new faces as well. I have shaken hands with everyone and introduced myself. There are some great people here and I cannot wait to get working with them. It is so nice to be back."
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BRIG NEWSPAPER
University of Stirling's student newspaper since 1969
Bleed Green Round-Up
by Brig News
The French capital is under a state of emergency after six coordinated terror attacks leave at least 127 dead and hundreds wounded. David Cameron has warned that Britons could be among the casualties.
Photo: The Guardian
Eight gunmen and suicide bombers have carried out a series of coordinated attacks in central Paris.
At roughly 8.30 pm on Friday, two explosions were heard near the Stade de France. French President Francois Hollande was in attendance for the game, a friendly match between France and Germany.
An hour later, reports emerged of a shooting near Petit Cambodge, a restaurant about five miles away from the stadium, where 18 people were later confirmed dead.
Gunmen also took hostages at the Bataclan Concert Hall, where hundreds were in attendance for an Eagles of Death Metal concert. Reports of shots being fired emerged and the scene was later described by an official as a "carnage". Reports state that the assailants blew themselves up. 100 people were killed.
By 11 pm, President Hollande had declared a state of emergency across France.
Jihadist organisation Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attacks, and French President Francois Hollande has described them as an "act of war".
British Prime Minister David Cameron has offered his condolences to the French people in a statement this morning from Downing Street, and described the attacks as "horrifying and sickening". He warned Britain about the death toll and said "we must be prepared for a number of British casualties".
US President Barack Obama has called the attacks "an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians" and an "attack on all humanity and the values we share." He also stated, during a statement in the White House Briefing Room, that "we stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the people of France need to respond."
This attack was the worst act of terror in France since World War II and Europe's worst terrorist attack in over 10 years.
99 people are currently in a critical condition, with the total number of injured in the region of 350.
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What China's supercomputing push means for the U.S.
China is developing its own software and building its own infrastructure to create a tech industry, says a top computer scientist at the DOE's Argonne National Laboratory.China isn't just building supercomputers, it's creating an infrastructure to create a tech industry, according to Peter Beckman, a top computer scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and head of the DOE's exascale initiative.
SOURCE: computerworld.com