Secrets of Grindea is an old-school RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. It is a tribute to and sometimes a parody of the old SNES games so many of us grew up with and loved! Secrets of Grindea is an old-school RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. It is a tribute to and sometimes a parody of the old SNES games so many of us grew up with and loved!
So I was skimming through some Steam Greenlight games and noticed this game with a serious Secret of Mana / Secret of Evermore vibe was recently greenlit.
This game was nowhere on my radar, but I am glad I stumbled on it by chance 'cause it looks seriously cool. A retro action RPG with on-line co-op? sign me up! So I was skimming through some Steam Greenlight games and noticed this game with a serious Secret of Mana / Secret of Evermore vibe was recently greenlit.
This game was nowhere on my radar, but I am glad I stumbled on it by chance 'cause it looks seriously cool. A retro action RPG with on-line co-op? sign me up!
This game looks great and is now on my radar. Have you read anywhere about a release date?
A: We hope that the game will be ready for release in 2013. As of now, it will be for the Windows platform only!
Love it. SoM / Ragnarok Online feelings.
Caffo: I got the same feels from look at it as well. Ragnarok Online was awesome until they kept changing the graphics to something really far away from what it was at the start.
Yeah I meant my original post to be a little more informative, but my newborn son had other plans. :p I ended up having to type the post one handed.
It seems like there is a lot of retro styled games coming out and I love it! Can't wait for more news on release dates for all of them.
Its as if all the triple A companies cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced by Indie Developers.


Years after Carly Cardellino stopped her university sorority, she couldn't leave one piece of it: a teal star and also a red heart outlined in black, the team's icon, which she had spent $50 to have actually tattooed on her left foot throughout her sophomore year.
Ms. Cardellino had surrendered herself to covering the tattoo with a flesh-colored round Band-Aid when, in December 2012, the Fda accepted a new kind of laser that can get rid of, to name a few points, supposed recalcitrant tattoos. After seven therapies ($ 400 a session) in the workplace of Dr. Paul Friedman, a skin doctor in Manhattan and Houston, the tattoo was gone.
" The skin is a little lighter," claimed Ms. Cardellino, who attributes that partly to her compulsive use sunscreen in the location. (Tattoos can't be exposed to sunlight while they're being dealt with.) "However if I showed you I had a tattoo there, you would certainly resemble, 'I do not believe you.'".
The brand-new laser, called a picosecond, since it discharges pulses at a trillionth of a second, works similarly that the previous generation of lasers did, which is by damaging down the ink so that the body could absorb it.
Yet it has been commonly hailed as the initial significant improvement in tattoo removal in Twenty Years. That's because, compared to the old lasers, which functioned merely in billionths of secs, physicians claim the picosecond both cuts therapy time in half and also can remove colors of ink (consisting of reds, blues and also greens) that previously hardly moved. A little study released in the journal Dermatology showed that two-thirds of tattoos with blue as well as green pigments virtually vanished after 1 or 2 treatments with a picosecond laser.
Fans prefer to explain the difference in just how finely the brand-new lasers ruin ink as the distinction between pebbles and also sand. (Researchers are already at work on a femtosecond laser, which would pulse at a quadrillionth of a second, which in this example, presumably would crush the ink to silt.).
" It's a truly considerable advancement," said Dr. Roy Geronemus, a dermatology professor at NYU Langone Medical Facility, who has dealt with lasers given that 1983 and also performed some of the first picosecond studies. (Dr. Geronemus gets on the clinical board of advisers of the company that makes the laser.).
Just like all aesthetic treatments, there is some component of advertising and marketing buzz. Tattoo removal is an approximately $75-million-a-year organisation– primarily dealing with young specialists that assume tattoos are hindering their increase, moms that decide the art no longer fits their image and tattoo lovers that simply wish to refurnish.
There is also a cross section of heartbreak and also wishes dashed. Dr. Bruce Baker, a skin doctor in Manhattan, has two times removed the very same lady's name from the same man's butts. You connect the dots.
The number of procedures carried out in the United States has declined sharply in recent years, to 33,363 in 2014 from 58,429 in 2012, the most recent year for which the American Culture for Aesthetic Plastic Surgical treatment has numbers.
Some doctors associate the decrease to the new laser's capacity to reduce treatments per patient (each treatment counts as a procedure, in the culture's bookkeeping), yet Dr. James Grotting, the society's head of state, placed a less happy spin on it.
" The numbers are decreasing since tattoo-removal procedures have not provided predictably great results," Dr. Grotting composed in an e-mail. He called tattoos "still an unsolved problem" due to the still-present opportunity of scarring as well as the vast variation in just how different shades as well as kinds of ink respond to lasers. Pink ink, for instance, commonly includes iron oxide, which indicates it might turn black under a laser, a less-than-desirable end result, especially if one has, for instance, tattooed pink lip liner.
Nobody contests that having actually a tattoo removed is much more expensive and also lengthy than having actually one placed on in the first place, as well as the expense is hardly ever, if ever, covered by medical insurance coverage. Just one woman talked to reported a tattoo resembling "cleaning," as it's called, in a treatment or more, and also hers was a tiny brownish Zodiac indication on her ideal third finger. (Expense as well as first outcomes differ commonly by the dimension of the tattoo as well as its location– leg and also feet tattoos are slower to go away, likely because blood circulation is much less.).
Upon a touch of the laser, the skin crusts promptly. A lot of physicians offer numbing lotion as well as lidocaine shots, which means that by the time the laser hits (with an ominous-sounding snap), the worst component is over.
Mr. Schratter happily invested five hours under the needle having a redwood tree tattooed from his ideal knee to his groin last year, he is afraid shots. Actual laser time: seven mins.
Mr. Schratter, that has seven other tattoos as well as plans to replace the redwood with another thing, was extra kicked back for his 2nd visit, which took only about 45 mins. Still, he joked, "deforesting is hard.".
Many states do not mandate that a physician carry out laser therapies. You might want one.
Basically, laser tattoo removal is touching a wand to a patch of skin. The procedure is controlled by states, a number of which permit laser operators to work after as little as 16 hours of hands-on training.
Consider this, printed in boldface type, from the website of the laser company Astanza: "Entrepreneurs without medical background in over 45 states run extremely successful laser tattoo removal companies on a day-to-day basis.".
The company takes place to mention that also if a medical professional is required to serve as medical director, "this duty usually calls for just periodic check-ins.".
New york city State calls for that a physician monitor laser therapies, yet especially includes that this "shall not be interpreted as necessarily requiring the physical existence of the overseeing physician at the time as well as location where such solutions are performed." New Jersey is more stringent: physicians just.
Physicians typically charge at least twice as high as laser clinics, so why would you spend for an M.D.?
" You could show a monkey to push a switch," said Dr. S. Tyler Hollmig, assistant teacher of dermatologic surgery at Stanford College. "It's judgment. That's why you desire a doctor.".
Every medical professional has a story of a client who can be found in after a messed up elimination procedure. Dealing with a tattoo appropriately consists of understanding the biology of the skin around it. There is no uniformity among tattoo ink.
And a patient may want somebody that can assess the shade of the skin (darker skin is harder), the background of the tattoo (has it been treated before?) as well as its age (older tattoos are simpler, since the body gradually removes the ink, which might have discolored anyway).
Tattoos need to go to the very least six months old to be removed, because the inflammatory action has to quit, or removal therapy might make it even worse.
And also it might be much less uncomfortable to head to a doctor. Even if your state does not think about running a laser to be the practice of medication, carrying out a shot of lidocaine usually is.


Reach Jaipur in the morning form where you'll be transferred to your hotel in your private vehicle. Check-in at the hotel. After some leisure, visit the market area and get your hands on local Rajasthani cuisine. In the evening Explore Nahargarh Fort & get mesmerized by the Sunset over the Pink city. On the way back visit Jal Mahal, Amer fort, Birla Temple. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast and some leisure, go for the city tour – 1) Hawa Mahal – The palace of winds 2) City Palace Complex 3) In the same complex you have Jantar mantar, Museum and Mubarak Mahal open till 5:00 PM. 4) After a tour of the Grand Palace and Fort head to the famous Govind Ji Temple to see the devotion of the pink City Residence and get mesmerized by it. Don't forget to get some Prasad at the counter next to the Main Dome. Above 2, 3 and 4 are in the same complex and at walking distance. Head to Chandpol to see the hustle bustle of the main bazaar and the Pink City. 5) Next is time for night fun and frolic, head to Lassiwala on MI road near Rajmandir Cinemas and enjoy the most famed lassi in Rajasthan. 6) If you care to watch a movie in the Grand Raj Mandir Theatre it's just next to Lassiwala.
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Ajmer. Reach Ajmer at noon from where you'll be transferred to Pushkar in your private vehicle. Check-in at the hotel. After some leisure, visit the famous Pushkar Lake and attend the evening Aarti at Brahma temple. Visit the market area in the evening. Check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Check-out the hotel after breakfast and drive your way to Bikaner. Reach Bikaner in the afternoon. Check-in at the hotel. After some leisure, the Junagarh Fort, Lakshminath Temple, Lalgarh Palace, the Royal Cenotaphs, etc. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
*Note - all the forts and palaces close at 05:00 P.M. Please start your day early in order to cover the attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
After breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer. Reach Jaisalmer by noon and head to the Fort city for a tour of the Sandstone Fort, Gadisagar Lake and the Sun City which is part of the fort. It's time to explore the forts and Havelis of Jaisalmer and get awed by the grandeur. Visit the Bada Bagh, Salim ji ki haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the Manvar resort in your private vehicle. Reach Manvar resort in the afternoon. Check-in at the resort. After some leisure, head out for Jeep safari amidst the dunes. Dinner & overnight stay at the resort.
After breakfast, check out the hotel & drive to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur by noon check in to hotel after some leisure. Explore the rich Rajasthani heritage and the embellishing beauty of Asia's best fortress – 'Mehrangarh Fort' followed by Jaswant Thada – a white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Wake up lazy morning. Check-out the hotel after breakfast and you'll be transferred to Jodhpur airport or Railway Station to board the flight/ Train back to home.
Accommodation for 7 nights in properties & room categories specified in the itinerary given above. 1 room on double sharing basis at all the locations.
All ex - Jaipur transportation, as per the itinerary in a dedicated & exclusive vehicle (A.C. Indigo/ Dzire). Includes driver's expenses, parking & toll charges, and road taxes. All the sight-seeing and transfers as per the itinerary.


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UPDATE: Kentucky House speaker resigns post after texts with staffer
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky's Republican House speaker has resigned his leadership position after acknowledging he settled sexual harassment claims from one of his staffers last month.
Jeff Hoover announced his decision Sunday. He denied sexually harassing the staff member, but said he sent inappropriate text messages that were consensual.
Hoover's wife and two of his three daughters were in the room as he spoke.
Hoover says he will remain in the legislature. House Speaker Pro Tempore David Osborne will become the acting speaker.
The announcement comes as Gov. Matt Bevin is trying to push through changes to the state's troubled pension system. Hoover had said he would not vote for Bevin's bill without changes.
Hoover has been speaker since January when Republicans took control for the first time in nearly a century.
Here is Hoover's Sunday statement in its entirety:
"To say that the past few weeks, and especially the past four days, have been trying and difficult would be an understatement. With prayer, support from my family and friends, and hundreds of people, we have endured. I want to thank so many Kentuckians who have reached out to me and my family during this time.
The decision today is what is best for Kentucky, what is best for the House of Representatives. For 21 years, the folks in Russell, Clinton, Cumberland, and Pulaski counties have given me the honor and privilege to serve and represent them here in Frankfort. I have served them and the citizens of this state to the very best of my ability. I have tried to develop and maintain a sense of fairness, honesty, and integrity in all my dealings and actions in Frankfort. I have tried, since January, as Speaker of the House, to change the tone of how things were done in Frankfort, to show that folks from both parties, majority and minority, should be engaged in the process and could work together to solve issues and make the Kentucky we all love a better place. I am proud of the work we have done, and the progress we have made. Now we face a difficult time . . .
A few weeks ago, on October 17th, I received a letter from an attorney on behalf of his client making allegations, let me repeat, allegations, against me and others for sexual harassment. The letter was not a demand letter in the sense of demanding a sum of money – it requested that we negotiate a resolution instead of litigating the allegations. I immediately contacted and sought the advice of counsel. After discussing the matter with counsel on October 18th, I informed the other individuals named in the allegations. On October 20th, we met with counsel to discuss the allegations. In the meantime, our counsel and the complainant's attorney spoke about setting up a formal mediation with a mediator selected, and paid, by both sides in an effort to resolve the dispute and in a manner requested by the complainant's attorney. By mutual agreement, this meeting was held five days later, just eight days after the letter was received, and as was requested by the complainant. At that mediation, an agreement was reached between all parties and all counsel to resolve the issue. None of the parties against whom the allegations were made admitted any wrongdoing. In fact, all of those individuals, including myself, absolutely and expressly denied any sexual harassment had taken place. The parties agreed that the mediation and resolution should remain confidential, which was important to both sides in the effort to move forward in the employment relationship. I did make mistakes in that I engaged in inappropriate text messages. I engaged in banter that was consensual, but yet was wrong on my part, and, for that, I am truly support. I have asked for and received forgiveness from God, my wife, Karyn, and my family has forgiven me and I have their unwavering support. Today, I ask the people of this Commonwealth to forgive me for my actions. I am truly sorry and ask for your forgiveness. But, as inappropriate as those text messages were, I want to reiterate at no time did I engage in unwelcome or unwanted conduct of any kind, and at no time were there ever any sexual relations of any kind. There has never been a culture of sexual harassment, as some opportunists would wrongly claim for their personal political gain.
I can move forward in my life thanks to friends and family who, I hope, know the real Jeff Hoover, and know this was a mistake. I have fallen short. I am a sinner. My Twitter bio says "sinner saved by God's grace." That is me, even though some media reports have made light of my faith and this statement in their reporting. However, we are at a point that this is more than being about Jeff Hoover.
We have many issues facing this state, not the least of which is the pension crisis. During the past few weeks, I have spoken out when I disagreed with the rhetoric and condescending attitude coming from some. I spoke out in support of my wife and teachers across this state when they were unfairly accused of "hoarding sick days. I spoke out and said those comments were disappointing. For that, I was chastised and told that was never said, although I had the audio and had listened to it and gotten the full story to confirm what was said before I made any public comment. I spoke out a few weeks ago when comments were made to a Louisville radio station about the pension discussion, comments which breached confidential discussions. When I objected, I was told I was "disrespectful and my objections were insulting." There are other examples, but it is fair to say I am not the favorite legislator of some in this Capitol, nor have I ever been, quite honestly.
The decision I have to make is what is best for the state at this time; what is best for this House of Representatives; what is best for my caucus members who stood strong with me and gave me their overwhelming support on Friday. It is no longer about Jeff Hoover. Today, it is more important than Jeff Hoover.
In light of what has been said and transpired in the past day or so, there is no question that moving forward in the 2018 session will be difficult. I have been convicted of sexual harassment by some without knowing all the facts, without an opportunity to even defend against "allegations," and convicted by some without any grasp or understanding or appreciation for the law.
As we move toward the 2018 session, I do not want the story to always be about me versus someone else. I am not afraid of that battle, but it is how it will be portrayed. That is not fair to the people of this state, nor is it fair to my caucus members. It is not fair to the process that I have worked so hard to improve. And that is not conducive to getting problems solved and addressing issues facing us.
Therefore, I am announcing my resignation as Speaker of the House, effective immediately. I will continue to serve as State Representative for the people of the 83rd District and represent them to the very best of my ability. I will continue to work hard to solve problems facing this state, and speak out when necessary.
I leave the position of Speaker with no animosity toward anyone, not even those who have been working and conspiring for months for this result, nor those who have used this as an opportunity for political gain. My action today is because I love the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its people. I appreciate all those who have offered support and prayers. I am blessed.
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Tags: Governor Matt Bevin, Jeff Hoover, Kentucky House Speaker, Republican, Resignation, settlement, Sexual Harassment, Staffer
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Please note: We do not impose an evening dressing code to our guests as we give more importance to emotions rather than to rules... I tell you this because you if you are a fussy and stressed person seeking silence and order, then hotel is not for you... and I think you must be informed about that. However, if you love the sun, entertainment and the "sound of happiness" as much as we do, then call us immediately... you will feel at home!


EX5 - What a weekend!
23 people gathered in Virginia Beach, VA from May 18th until May 22nd. We had a blast! The banner picture above was taken by my sister Chris (so she is missing from it) following our dinner cruise on May 20th. That number included 18 EX'ers, 3 guests (Chris, Rick's wife Sue and their friend Mary Ellen), and 2 administrators (Mark and EXProductManager - Megan). We had a total of 27,702 days quit as of that Saturday!!!
My sister and I drove from NC on Friday. (She lives in Denver, CO and had flown into Greensboro the day before. She quit 30 years ago and although not a member on the site - I consider her an honorary member for sure!) This was my 5th EX gathering and for Chris it was number 3!
It was a reunion in the sense that I knew many of the folks there. However, we also had 7 FIRST TIMERS! How wonderful to meet Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 Brenda_M Pops shashort plug66 @jojo_2-24-11 and JACKIE1-25-15 - along with a new admin attendee - EXProductManager !!
And - Chris and I being photobombed byjojo_2-24-11 !!
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! That was the idea - that we EACH make a difference here! It may feel overwhelming at times - in terms of trying to help others. However, in my opinion, helping even one person - is well worth it!! So - to those who attended - and to all of the many others here - WE EACH MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
On Saturday evening we went on the dinner cruise - great fun! Dinner was delicious and it was so cool to watch Pops and JACKIE1-25-15 dance!!
On Sunday, after breakfast, we walked along the beach - although it was quite chilly! We did some shopping along Atlantic Blvd. also. Everyone did there own thing early in the day - but we often ran into each other as we moved around Virginia Beach! That afternoon, several of us got together at SkyGirl 's direction for the The First Annual Water Balloon Toss (at EX5 in Virginia Beach) - Check it out if you haven't already!! SO MUCH FUN!! And, notice - it says "FIRST ANNUAL....." - so expect that to happen at EX6!!
"…There is no way to put in words the feeling of watching the avatars come to life! It is so awesome to hug the people who have helped you reclaim your life! You meet people who seem to be your polar opposite, yet you are forever bound by the fact that you share a great accomplishment! You Quit Smoking! You took back those fleeting moments of life that you would have missed because you were off feeding your addiction when something wonderful was happening!
Hi Megan! I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to let you know the glass arrived here! Thank you for sending it!
Lol that look on Ellen's face! priceless! Thanks for all that you have done to make Ex5 special. Love the story of the starfish. I can't wait til next year. Start saving people!
ShawnP They showed me that picture right after they took it, I was walking by and they yelled, "Ellen" , I didn't know who was calling me and apparently my confusion was pretty apparent. Hahahaha.
Strudel You two loved it right after you took it. What a funny look...!
It was awesome meeting all of you. Thank you so much to @Strudel , SkyGirl and Michwoman and everyone involvesd for making this Weekend a blast. At elvan haha love you expression on your face.
I'm coming in late to this blog, Kathy, but I need to chime in once more with all these people! There aren't enough accolades in the world to thank you for all that you did to make the Brunch a success! I cannot express how much I appreciate all the work you put into make the entire weekend absolutely perfect for all of us. There was so much work behind the scenes in the months preceding the actual EX5 weekend that most EXers will never realize because you make it all look so easy! I'm really looking forward to helping you again next year. You GO, Kathy! Love you like crazy!
I should have put @Strudel in the comment above to be sure she'd see it!
Thanks dear SkyGirl! I had such a wonderful time - and, believe me - you did plenty! Can't wait until next year! Please tak care!
Marilyn - I would absolutely LOVE it if you could make it to an EX gathering!
I don't know how I missed this blog either. Anyway, here I am now eating it up! My head would have been in the very back behind youngatheart if.... oh for that if...! Anyway, it's glorious to hear your description and see the images of your fun. Because I've been there, done that!!!!! (Nashville reunion.) And encourage EVERYBODY who can - to experience the joy of meeting those face to face whom you have come to know so dearly here in the internetland of the EX support community. It's a pretty amazing experience! Thanks for sharing this Kathy!
Giulia - I'm glad you found the blog and that you enjoyed it! We sure did miss you and I certainly hope you will make it to the next one!
Strudel Are the photos all in the photo album yet? And if so can you provide the link? Or has it not yet been completed?
So much fun seeing these pictures again. Encouraging all Newbies to come to the May reunion this year back in Virginia Beach! We have an EX 7 WINNER!
I sure am planning on it! Barring something unforeseen. Can't WAIT!
I am planning to go to. This was 1 st reunion I went to it was a blast. I won balloon toss whoo but reall think Sky was making me feel better catching with one hand. lol it was fun.
It's a really great time EX'ers, please try to go folks. I have my rooms reserved. Hurry, rooms do book up fast.


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After a fantastic first week of classes, I was feeling inspired, so I decided to write this short blog to share with you our monthly topic plan.
What is the topic of the month at Teachify?
At Teachify we teach a range of different students from varying backgrounds and we endeavour to cater our lessons to each of our student's needs.
That being said, in order to ensure that not a moment of your valuable learning English time is wasted. As the saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
Here at Teachify, with our flexible English classes, we make sure that we never fail to prepare. Let's get to the point, shall we?
Every month, our team of native English speakers strive to create dynamic, challenging and interesting material based on a different broad topic so that you can improve your fluency as quickly as possible.
The focus and learning objectives of each English class will always be related to the monthly topic, which, in turn, is split into sub-topics.
An example, this month we've decided to get the ball rolling with the main topic of the environment.
Given Seville's well-earned reputation, one of our lesson plans this week included some heat idioms, an audio about the heatwave that gripped Northern-Europe in the Summer and plenty of conversation among other things.
Throughout the month we'll continue to discuss sub-topics to do with the environment before moving on to the main topic of technology in October.
We're really looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible, whenever and wherever you want to meet your professional, business and conversational needs.
Next week, find out about Ryan, our new teacher!


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Nine arrests have been made for breaches of Exeter's 'crime crackdown'
The PSPO which outlaws certain types of anti-social behaviour will remain in place for the next two years
Exeter's crime crackdown will continue for the next two years.
The Public Space Protection Order, which has been in place since August 2017, outlaws certain types of anti-social behaviour and lands those who break the rules with hefty cash fines.
It covers Fore Street, the High Street and Sidwell Street, means consumption of alcohol, along with other anti-social behaviour, can see people dispersed from the area and fined up to £1,000 at court if they return.
Exeter PSPO has seen anti-social behaviour drop 16 per cent - and now students are being targeted in crime crackdown
Crimes under the act includes ignoring police requests to stop drinking alcohol or illegal drugs in a public, aggressive begging, urinating in a public place, behaving in an anti-social manner either in a group or alone.
Nine people have been arrested since January 2018 for breaching the rules and returning to the PSPO area after officers have dispersed them.
The PSPO area boundary in Exeter
Exeter City Council's executive committee on Tuesday night unanimously agreed that it should carry on in its present form for the next two years.
The signs are up and Exeter's crime crackdown zone has launched
Cllr Laura Wright, who jointly chaired a PSPO Spotlight Review Group, told the committee that there had a 16 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour within the area since the introduction of the PSPO.
Cllr Laura Wright
She added: "There are still challenges and realistically it is fair to say that as quickly as problems are resolved, a new set of challenges can appear - this simply reflects the nature of dealing with anti-social behaviour. Collaborative working through the PSPO initiative has meant these new challenges are being dealt with swiftly and effectively."
Cllr Rosie Denham said it was great that the PSPO was working, but asked whether there was anything that councillors should be concerned about.
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Cllr Wright said: "One area of concern was that moving people out of the designated area could lead to hotspots of trouble in other area and there will always be difficulties as a consequence of dispersals.
"Although planning in respect of the PSPO boundary took into account avoiding dispersals of individuals who would then move to other specific areas, there is no evidence to suggest that dispersed individuals go to specific locations. Most do go home as they live in the city centre although it is recognised that there are a percentage of individuals who are street attached."
She added that police officers took a gradual approach to enforcement, but since January 2018 there have been nine arrests made when dispersed individuals returned to the PSPO area.
A PSPO sign stands near Musgrave Row toilets in Exeter City Centre
Cllr Wright added: "Breach of the PSPO is not an imprisonable offence and is usually dealt with by the Magistrates' Court with a fine issued or the initial remand in custody viewed as sufficient punishment.
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"The power to seize alcohol is used on a daily basis and is particularly useful in helping to reduce anti-social behaviour, since if individuals are less inebriated they are less abusive and it is far easier to disperse individuals and groups.
"Instances of public urination have reduced with the introduction of the PSPO and the ability to issue fines for this offence means that money generated can go to the Community Safety Partnership and be used to fund anti-social behaviour projects."
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The executive unanimously agreed to continue the existing PSPO for the next two years, after which time, if the council wanted to continue with the PSPO, a fresh consultation would be required as the lifespan of the PSPO would expire.
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The childcare chronicles: a crippling cost for families
By Freelancer May 20, 2019
Thousands of Australian families struggle to make ends meet as the costs of childcare continue to rise. Following a surge in demand for early childhood centres in the past five years, Australia now faces an oversupply of childcare centres, which is much worse than it sounds.
Australia now faces an oversupply of childcare centres, which is much worse than it sounds
In the past five years, Australia experienced a significant increase in demand for early childhood education. Consequently, more childcare centres have begun surfacing across the country to get their slice of the pre-school pie.
According to a report by the Department of Education, vacancies in Australian childcare centres in 2018 has jumped by almost 48,000 places in three years.
There is now an oversupply of childcare facilities for the current demand resulting in high numbers of vacancies which contributes to financial losses to the childcare company and ultimately, to parents. In 2018, it costs an average of $140 a day to send a child to childcare, with prices rising to $180 a day in capital cities.
The national vice-president of ACA Nesha Hutchinson says, "There's no denying the fact that prices have increased over the last 10 years, and over the last five years significantly".
So, why is Australian childcare so expensive?
There are two primary reasons why the price of childcare in Australia is so high. One reason is the new regulations under the National Quality Framework (NQF)
To meet the NQF requirement, a childcare centre must employ a sufficient number of staff to comply with staff-to-child ratios, which for two and three-year-olds requires one staff member to five children.
The second reason for the unexpected upward pressure on childcare prices is lease costs. A childcare facility's lease is tied to the number of spaces available at licensed centres, rather than the number of children attending. This means that vacancies increase the cost of childcare to a parent as the centre needs to pay off their lease based on classes with full enrollment.
According to the Victorian president of the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) Paul Mondo, lease costs are averaged between $2,500 and $4,000 per childcare place. For example, if a childcare centre has 50 spaces available across the age groups, the centre could face a minimum of $125,000 a year in lease costs, excluding wages, utility bills and food costs.
Family researcher and author Dr Stacey Fox says, "Australian families spend about 35% of their private income on pre-school programs in Australia".
Where is the money going?
The exorbitant lease costs childcare centres are charged soaks up a large amount of the total income available to childcare centre, while staff wages are put on the backburner.
Ben Phillips, a principal researcher at the ANU's Centre for Social Research and Methods says, "typical (childcare) wages would be between $40,000 and $50,000 (per annum)".
Childcare prices have skyrocketed while staff wages remain below the national average, presenting little opportunity for career progression. Something has to change to allow for the affordability of childcare to all families.
Read next week's segment of The Childcare Chronicles to see what the major political parties have proposed for the future of Australian childcare and how it will affect Australia's parents.
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Q: Spring Boot 2.2.0 and Maven Plugin trouble I have two projects. One as follow ( say project 1 ):
<parent>
    <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.3.RELEASE</version>
    <relativePath/>
</parent>

And second ( say project 2 ) as follow:
<parent>
    <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT</version>
    <relativePath/>
</parent>

Both have this:
<build>
    <plugins>
        <plugin>
            <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
            <artifactId>spring-boot-maven-plugin</artifactId>
        </plugin>
    </plugins>
</build>

Well, project 1 is running fine. I can see the Spring Plugin v. 2.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT in my .M2 repo folder.
Project 2 is throwing the follow error:
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APPLICATION FAILED TO START
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Description:

An attempt was made to call the method org.springframework.plugin.core.PluginRegistry.getPluginFor(Ljava/lang/Object;Lorg/springframework/plugin/core/Plugin;)Lorg/springframework/plugin/core/Plugin; but it does not exist. Its class, org.springframework.plugin.core.PluginRegistry, is available from the following locations:

    jar:file:/.../.m2/repository/org/springframework/plugin/spring-plugin-core/2.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT/spring-plugin-core-2.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT.jar!/org/springframework/plugin/core/PluginRegistry.class

It was loaded from the following location:

    file:/.../.m2/repository/org/springframework/plugin/spring-plugin-core/2.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT/spring-plugin-core-2.0.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT.jar

Action:

Correct the classpath of your application so that it contains a single, compatible version of org.springframework.plugin.core.PluginRegistry

When I try to force a version to Maven plugin in project 2 POM, I see the classic yellow warning saying I'm overriding the managed version 2.2.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT but there's no 2.2.0 version to Maven Plugin.
The strange is that I'm was able to run this project until yesterday....
Can someone tell me what are going wrong?
NOTE: When I downgrade project 2 to 2.0.3.RELEASE all start to work.

A: When we use any dependencies(other than Spring boot provided) in our project, we need to provided spring transaction core plug-in to resolve this issue.
Kindly try the below dependency and version is compatible to your Spring Boot version.
Spring Transaction Core Dependency:
<dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.plugin</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-plugin-core</artifactId>
        <version>1.2.0.RELEASE</version>
    </dependency>

A: The solution to this problem is simple, you would have imported Spring Boot Data REST Starter dependency in your dependency section. just remove it. everything will work fine and absolutely perfect. thank you!

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National Tree Map to support hazard assessment for home buyers
Terrafirma, a specialist provider of hazard models, geodata and ground risk reports, has adopted Bluesky's database of more than 300 million trees within its advanced conveyancing search service.
As part of a major upgrade, Terrafirma Ground Reports are now the first conveyancing search product to provide detailed, property-specific information on the risks from clay-related subsidence and trees – a major cause of building damage in the UK.
"The addition of the Bluesky National Tree Map data to the Ground Report tackles the problem of tree-related clay subsidence and provides homeowners with the advice and information they need prior to purchase," said Tom Backhouse, CEO and founder of Terrafirma. "There is nothing else like it available within environmental reports and the advanced analysis we have been doing with the National Tree Map is another example of our commitment to enable professionals and the public to better understand what lies beneath."
The Bluesky National Tree Map is the most detailed dataset of its kind ever produced. With coverage across the whole of England and Wales, it provides a unique, comprehensive database of location, height and canopy/crown extents for trees 3m and above in height. A standalone geospatial database, the National Tree Map is created to the Ordnance Survey projection and is therefore compatible with all OS map layers.
The Terrafirma Ground Report is a property report designed to enable professionals, such as solicitors, mortgage lenders, property developers, and consumers better identify, manage and resolve risk from all man-made and natural ground hazards. Based on property level Ordnance Survey mapping these Ground Reports include information relating to the UK's extensive and varied mining heritage, subsidence, sinkholes, radon, mineral planning activity and many more perils.
Terrafirma worked closely with Bluesky to give an accurate prediction of properties which are likely to suffer shrink-swell movements or be affected by nearby tree roots. The new Ground Report includes a simple-to-understand guide to the potential for ground movement as well as the zone of influence of large trees and gives clear guidance on the scope of building surveys and subsidence insurance for affected properties.
In an industry first, the latest Ground Reports include expert-evidence based modelling – assessing the risk of a potential hazard and also analysing a "proof of movement" database that includes more than 120,000 investigated subsidence claims and almost 10,000 sinkholes.


Ilse Rose-Vollborn was born on August 25, 1911 in Berlin, Germany, is a Actress. Well, we're here to silence all rumors – and highlight other bits of Ilse Rose-Vollborn like net worth, marriage, age, and wiki-bio.
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Tells the seemingly random yet vitally connected story of a set of incidents that all converge one evening at 11:14pm. The story follows the chain of events of five different characters and five different storylines that all converge to tell the story of murder and deceit.
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Posted on April 18, 2011 April 20, 2011 by ZambonesmanPosted in love, UncategorizedTagged peter coyote.
Thanks Z-man. Just a thought- Your wisdom while true enough is based on happy thoughts of someone that left you behind. Someone that you didn't want to lose- a deep "true love" perhaps.
However, I wonder if it is different if, as in my scenario, the person whom I wish to leave my head is NOT wanting to leave. She is very much a part of my world and yet I do not want her to be a part of my life.
So I am not left behind as you were….instead I am the one trying to break free…..and yet my thoughts are consumed with her. I guess maybe this is more of a forgive and forget issue. or I guess you could say transformation… in that I need to transform my disgust into apathy…?? Time heals all wounds…right?
Anyways best of luck to you in finding your new version of Dracka. May you use your infinite wisdom to choose wisely on your next witch.
you give me much to think about.
Mind share is not infinate.
you say in few words what zamboni says in many- bravo bro!
Another timely post. I like this – transforming it to something else. Thank you.
I'm still studying from you, while I'm trying to reach my goals. I beyond doubt love reading all that is written on your blog. Keep the stories coming. I loved it!


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Designers Zeyu Cai and Sibei Li win The People's Notre-Dame Cathedral Design Competition
Zeyu Cai and Sibei Li explore their design and inspiration
Zeyu Cai and Sibei Li
Can you tell us a little about yourselves?
I'm Zeyu, I grew up in the city of Hangzhou, China and went to Tsinghua University to start my architecture life. Six years undergraduate and graduate education built a firm foundation for me to start to explore the artistic, scientific and sophisticated architecture world.
My first stop was Cornell University. Their one-year graduate program is quite short, but it opens the gate to a different territory of urban, ecology, and representation. It inspired me a lot, and taught me how to gain knowledge through its academic methodology. Later, I settled down in Chicago and have been working for SOM for over two years. Everyday, I work to use creative thinking and rational drawing to turn an idea from sketches into reality.
Sibei is from Beijing, China. She grew up in this historical city and has always been fascinated by how architecture can stand across the eras and tell a four-dimensional story of the past to the future. Sibei went to undergraduate school in Beijing University of Technology and there began her exploration into the architecture. Architecture provides her a unique angle to view the world and a language to express herself. At Cornell, she expended her knowledge of how architecture could interact with other disciplines. Sibei now works in SOM, Chicago, where she turns conceptual ideas into rational details.
What inspired you to enter the Notre-Dame design competition?
We still remember the day that Notre Dame caught fire, we could not believe it even after watching the video of the spire falling. The mixed feeling of shock, sadness and regret emerged in our mind. I visited Notre Dame twice, once in my childhood before my architecture education, and another time during my internship in Europe.
Sibei visited Notre Dame during her voluntary work in the Europe. Even though we visited Notre Dame at different ages, in different years, and through different backgrounds; the feeling we got has a lot in common. We believe that is the power of Notre Dame. We truly appreciate the proportion, materiality, light and space in a professional approach. We were also impressed by the grandness, beauty, and the peaceful atmosphere that Notre Dame creates, and how this power overwhelms people's hearts.
This architecture legacy is not only for Paris but also for the rest of the world. Notre Dame is a witness to human history for over 800 years. It burns, it survives, and it co-breathes with the ever-changing world. Every time the disaster left its impression upon Notre Dame and that became an indelible part of its history. Now we witnessed Notre Dame's big moment, we want to contribute our idea to the restoration and reconstruction of Notre Dame. Visualization of the Notre Dame's nirvana by architecture language is the best way to show our great respect for the past of Notre Dame and best wishes to its future. That is why we decided to participate in this competition without a second thought.
How does your design celebrate the past and future of Notre-Dame?
Our proposal consists of three parts; a crystal roof as a mirror to reflect historical urban context, a spire's tip as a time capsule to retrospect the history, and the main spire as a city kaleidoscope to celebrate the vision of a cityscape.
The new spire is interpreted into poly-mirrors based on the classical proportions and octagonal geometry of original Viollet-le-Duc's spire, gently reflecting the context together with the mirror roof. Every moment, the building will have a new look, matching the changing urban environment. A strong connection among the building, the city and the time has been established by the dramatic reflection.
A time capsule, designed to be open every half century, is floating at the top of the spire. The magnetic levitation high-tech installation keeps the memory for the past and reserves the space for future story. The spire's tip, symbolizing the Paris heartbeat, moves rhythmically up and down breathing and beating together with the city.
The inside reflection of the tower spire creates a city kaleidoscope. The vibrant and colorful glass dyes the light while the double spiral structure expresses the shadow. The romantic beauty and rational logic of the Rose Window of Notre Dame is fully interpreted into our proposal in an artistic and tectonic way.
In the center of the kaleidoscope is the bottom spherical surface of the floating time capsule. Through the dramatic reflection, people can see the collage city around, with the portrait of themselves at the focal point. The space and time tangled together in this illusory space. Here, people remind, people confess, people pray. The new spire, functions as a religious symbol, provides an open answer to the belief and hope for everyone, and represents the memory, presence and future.
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Home → Turkey Travel Blogs → Do Turks or Muslims celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is the main festival of Christians. The ratio of Christians in Turkey is less than 1 %. But the rate of non-practising and semi-practising Muslims is nearly half of the total population.
So Turkish people do not celebrate Christmas but some of them do celebrate New Year's Day. They go out to a club or a disco, pay an entrance fee f°r unlimited local drinks and an open buffet. It costs US $ 40 up to 100 per head according to the popularity of the showmen, dancers or the singers. 1st °f January is a national holiday so people enjoy themselves till the early hours of the day, the traffic accident rate is very high on that night despite drink-driving being strictly prohibited.


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NCC Do Not Disturb (DND) Service
A Directive by NCC to the telecoms service providers in the country led them to activate the DO NOT DISTURB facility which gives subscribers the freedom to choose what messages to receive .
With this directive the operators have been mandated to dedicate a common Short Code (2442) which will enable subscribers take informed decisions. Mr. Tony Ojobo, Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a statement, said this action was taken in order to protect subscribers from the nuisance of unsolicited texts, and therefore a direct regulatory response to the yearnings of the subscribers.
By this action, he explained, the Commission has invoked a regulatory provision which had hitherto been overlooked by the operators.
Taking cognizance of the broad range of services which include: Banking/Insurance/ Financial Products, Real Estate, Education, Health, Consumer Goods and Automobiles, Communication/ Broadcasting/ Entertainment/ IT, Tourism and leisure, Sports, Religion(Christianity, Islam, others), the Commission directed the operators to give the necessary instructions and clarifications that will enable subscribers subscribe to a particular service/services /none at all.
A Full DND which is SMS "STOP" to 2442 does not allow the subscriber to receive any unsolicited message from the operators at all.
Below are the various options:
"SMS 1" for receiving SMS relating to Banking? Insurance/ Financial products to 2442
"SMS 2" for receiving SMS relating to real Estate to 2442
"SMS 3" for receiving SMS relating to Education to 2442
"SMS 4" for receiving SMS relating to Health to 2442
"SMS 5" for receiving SMS relating to Consumer goods and Automobiles to 2442"
"SMS 6" for receiving SMS relating to Communication/ Broadcasting Entertainment/IT to 2442
"SMS 7" for receiving SMS relating to Tourism and leisure to 2442
"SMS 8" for receiving SMS relating to Sports to 2442
"SMS 9" for receiving SMS relating to Religion to 2442
Ojobo pointed out however that the decision of the Commission does not affect personal messages or person to person messages which are private communication by individuals. He urged the operators to comply immediately with the Direction issued by the Commission and never again harass subscribers with unwanted messages.
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2019 Geneva Motor Show: Aston Martin Lagonda All-Terrain Concept
Published in	Features, Geneva Motor Show
First New Lagonda
One year ago here in Geneva, Aston Martin announced that the legendary Lagonda marque would be brought back as a new luxury brand exclusively dedicated to zero-emission vehicles. At this year's show, Lagonda provided a look at the first new vehicle expected to wear the Lagonda badge — the uniquely-styled All-Terrain Concept. An evolution of the Lagonda Vision Concept that launched the brand last year, the All-Terrain Concept gets a little closer to what a production Lagonda might be.
Bold Possibilities
"The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept adds a hugely exciting sense of adventure to the unique brand of luxury, emission-free vehicles that Lagonda is planning to produce," said Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group Chief Executive Officer Andy Palmer. "This is a car that would be at home whisking someone straight from a glamorous red-carpet event to a remote scientific research lab. It shows the bold possibilities for Lagonda and demonstrates how the company will push to expand horizons in every area, whether it be technology, design or scope of travel," Palmer noted.
Sleek Styling
Lagonda's styling for the All-Terrain Concept has evolved since last year's Vision Concept, with a more distinct grille and somewhat traditional shape. The overall look gives the appearance of swift movement with swept-back headlights, deeply-sculpted doors and a sleek roofline that flows smoothly from the windshield.
Unique Rear
This Lagonda SUV possesses a unique clamshell hatch that extends the length of the vehicle. Lighting is set into the clamshell and reflected downward, hiding the LEDS producing light.
Big Doors
In keeping with the brand's premise and promise, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is a fully-electric SUV with batteries stored in the vehicle's floor. This configuration stiffens the chassis, which allowed designers to give the concept large rear-hinged back doors. The doors, combined with the opening section of roof over the rear seats, create a dramatic view of the interior as well as easy access for passengers.
Elegant Interior
Accommodations for all four occupants are extremely elegant, with large bucket seats and spacious surroundings. Front seats swivel toward the rear for group interaction during autonomous driving; however, Lagonda reps believe that — given its adventurous qualities — the All-Terrain Concept would most often be piloted by a willing human.
Clean Design
Gauges and other important vehicle information display in the center of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept's steering wheel, which gives the interior a very clean look. A floating center console provides additional information as well as a method of interface.
Overall the interior was designed to look and feel more like a living room than a vehicle. As Aston Martin EVP and Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman points out, luxury is not just about wood and leather. "We tried to design the interior to feel very calm and quiet with soft, natural materials like Cashmere. Lagonda reflects a future that is full of unique materials that are not set in the past."
Coming Soon?
Although the All-Terrain Concept is clearly still a concept, Lagonda refers to the SUV as a "near future study." As currently configured, this vehicle will not reach production; however, since it builds on the concept from last year, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept establishes a relatively clear design direction for the returning brand. The concept also provides a hint at what a Lagonda production model might look like — which could arrive as soon as 2022.
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Anyone living with a disability encounters challenges—physically, mentally, and relationally. But differently abled children can experience unique obstacles. Navigating school, friendships, extracurriculars, and family life as a growing child is difficult as it is; adding physical or developmental limitations to the equation creates hurdles for both the child and their caretaker.
We want our children to have every opportunity available to them, and hope they never encounter hardships, discrimination, or cruelty. But the fact remains, children with disabilities are likely to experience these things more often than their typically abled peers simply because of their differences. Here are some ways to equip handicapped children and their caretakers so that, when hardships arise, resources are in place to overcome adversity in order to lead a full, capable life.
Living with a disability can feel lonely—for both the child and their parents. But even the most individual circumstances may not be as unique as they feel. Reach out to those around you. You may be surprised to find other families in similar situations. There is strength in unity. Seek out networks designed for families like yours, and help your child do the same.
Whether it's a special school, equipment, medications, or therapies, make sure you identify resources that can help you and your child. Begin with the home, ensuring your house is equipped to adequately serve your child. Companies like 101 Mobility are designed to provide the help you need to make your home accessible, whether it's stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, lifts, bath solutions, or automatic doors. These solutions will enable your child to comfortably navigate their space without fear of injury or physical limitations.
It can be scary to hear from a doctor that your child has a disability. Whether it's present at birth or occurs during adolescence, disabilities can be difficult to learn to cope with, for both the child and their caregivers, and the adjustment may take some time. It's critical to learn all you can about what you're dealing with in order to provide the best care, and so that your child is able to learn what they're capable of, and when to ask for help. Online resources abound, and social media groups allow for parents and children to share information. Knowledge is power. The more you and your child understand their disability, the better they can move through the world with ease.
Just as you are certainly seeking information and resources, other families are likely doing the same for their disabled child. Share your story for others to hear and benefit from. Often, parents of disabled children report that hearing from others in similar situations was a great help, offering peace and understanding.
Like all children, a disabled child is a beautiful, important part of any family. And like any typically abled kid, a disabled child has gifts, talents, and qualities that make them unique and special. Some of those unique qualities include your child's disabilities, and it's important to celebrate those things. Talk about your child's disability with them and with others. Make it clear that their disability isn't negative, it's just different. Celebrating differences teaches tolerance, love, and acceptance, and doing so will create a more understanding community around your child.
It's never easy learning that your child will be living with a disability. There will be a lot to learn and much to do to create a safe, healthy, and capable life for them. But don't overlook the beautiful ways that your child's disability may impact your family. While life may look differently than you imagined, there are always hidden gifts that come along with a disability. Acknowledge how your child moves through the world differently than others, and teach them to love and accept their perspective. No doubt, there is much to be gained from seeing the world as they do.


Honorary Consul of Greece in Kenya Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou pays a courtesy call to KNCCI and holds a meeting with National Chairman Kiprono Kittony. Mrs. Vicky Pantazopoulou noted that among the eight agreements signed between Kenya & Greece none had been operationalised. The two also proposed trade missions between both countries to boost trade which currently stands at $11M. Among cooperation areas which were discussed include; tourism, agriculture and agro-processing.


What Types of Insurance Should My Small Business Have? | Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A.
What Types of Insurance Should My Small Business Have?
There are many different types of insurance coverage available to small business owners. Knowing what you need will depend on many factors, including the type of services or goods you provide, where your business is located, its corporate structure, and the applicable state laws. As Miami Insurance Coverage Lawyers, we can help you navigate the many options, as well as evaluate whether your current coverage is adequate. First, here's a summary of the most common types of insurance for business owners.
Every business needs to have a liability insurance policy. This policy, often referred to as The Commercial General Liability Policy (or "CGL"), provides coverage to a business for personal injury and property damage caused by the company's operations or products, or personal injuries to third parties that occur on the company's premises. Many insurers use what is known as the standard Insurance Services Office CGL form.
If you own your office building or have business personal property, such as office equipment or computers, you should consider having a policy that will protect you in the event of fire or theft. You may also want to consider including business interruption insurance to protect your earnings if the business is unable to operate because of property damage.
This policy, also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance, provides defense and damages for failure to or improperly providing professional services. This is different than your general liability policy. Professional liability insurance applies to any professional firm, including lawyers, accountants, consultants, real estate agents, among others.
This type of insurance, referred to as "D&O," protects the directors and officers of a company against their actions that impact the profitability or operations of the company. For example, if as a direct result of his or her actions on the job, an officer of your company is sued, D&O insurance can cover costs or damages lost as a result of a lawsuit.
Workers' Compensation provides wage replacement and medical insurance benefits to employees who are injured on the job. In exchange for these benefits, employees give up their rights to sue the employer for the incident in court. All states require businesses to have workers compensation if they have W2 employees.
This policy packages all required coverage a business owner would need, including business interruption, property, vehicle coverage, liability, and crime.
If you have company vehicles, you should consider commercial auto insurance. If your employees drive their own cars on company business, you should have non-owned auto liability to protect the company in case an employee does not have insurance or lacks adequate coverage.
A data breach policy will provide protection against loss occurring electronically or from a paper file. You should consider this if your business stores sensitive or non-public information about employees or clients on their computers, servers or in paper files, as you are responsible for protecting that information.
If you have questions concerning coverage for your business, contact Miami insurance coverage lawyers at Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A., today.


RingCentral provides notification options for faxes, fax transmission results, voicemails and more. Do you know how to configure notification settings the way you want?
It's easy to access message and notification settings at the user level. Once you've logged in to your RingCentral account, simply hover over Settings and select "My Settings". You'll see a "Messages & Notifications" button on the left side of your screen; click it to get to the message and notification settings area.
Here you can opt for a default or custom voicemail greeting, choose whether your extension will take voicemail messages (voicemail is on by default) and determine where notifications get delivered.
Message and notification settings are particularly important for the administrator extension, as text messages sent to a RingCentral account's main number will be delivered to this extension. Depending on how your account is configured, fax and voicemail messages may also be delivered to the administrator extension.
For more details on messages and notifications, visit the RingCentral Support Center's Messages and Notifications section – or watch the helpful video below.
And don't miss everything else the RingCentral Support Center – hosted at https://success.ringcentral.com – has to offer. It features dozens of how-to videos and hundreds of knowledge base articles that can help you get familiar with your RingCentral phone system.
Check out our recent coverage of the Support Center's Billing, Company Settings, User Settings and Number Transfer sections for a walkthrough!


The Perfect Dessert for Toddlers!
I don't really like ice cream. There you go, I said it. I know, I know, I must be mad but I can take it or leave it!
It is creamy and milky (bluergh).
And it's cold. Enough said.
But the boy LOVES ice cream. What kids doesn't right?
Ice cream fun in Burnham-on-Sea!
We recently visited Fortes, an ice cream café in Burnham-on-Sea and I had a water !
His grandma is obsessed with the stuff too and we have it anytime we are round for dinner. It was an ongoing joke when b was born that grandma would force feed him ice cream the second he started weaning! Eek! Anyways, that DID NOT happen lol and we introduced ice cream much later.
Simply pop a spoonful of ice cream in the cone but top it off with your fave fruit 🙂 Does it look beautiful?!
If you enjoyed this post then take a look at some of our other fun food ideas on the blog! Watermelon windmills anyone?! Or perhaps these super cute Bee Oreo cookies?!
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I love Instagram. Like really love Instagram. After my wobble at the beginning of the Summer I feel more settled. The community I once craved is sneaking back into my tiny little squares and I'm happy.
The one thing I have noticed though is the little game of follow/unfollow some larger accounts seem to be playing. Mate, I'm not stupid. Please carry on, I'm not following you back. If you engage with my posts then i'll pay attention. This game though does knock your confidence. I know I said in a previous post that numbers isnt everything but deep down it is. Who knew you needed 10k for the swipe up feature. That feature was key to driving traffic to this little space on the internet. I'm determined to get there again but I'm not holding my breath.At the moment community is key. A positive comment can really boost your mood. If you are an Instagram addict like myself you have a key set of accounts that you stalk on a daily basis. These I call my FAVOURITE NINE… In my 7 years on the gram these mighty mamas have all been supportive, have made me laugh out loud and 2 I have had the pleasure of meeting over a cup of coffee.
They are the modern day pen friends.
If you are not following these Insta Mamas then click that follow button! If you can recommend any accounts that I should be following drop me a comment below.


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Q: Probablities random variables density The probability that a radium atom doesn't disintegrate in $40$ seconds knowing that it didn't disintegrate in $12$ seconds is $0,4$. What is the probability of the atom not disintegrating in $70$ seconds if it didn't disintegrate in $12$ seconds?
I think I need to use density, but I don't know how I should use it. Is this an exponential distribution?


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Emily Zanotti Departs The Daily Wire for Fox News
Zanotti has worked her way up from political blogger to Senior Editor of The Daily Wire
Journalist and producer Emily Zanotti is leaving The Daily Wire for a position at Fox News. Zanotti made the announcement on Twitter.
"Guys! I can finally reveal that, as of December 1st, I'll be heading for @FoxNews for an exciting new adventure," Zanotti tweeted.
According to her bio on the Daily Wire, Zanotti is an attorney by trade, specializing in Constitutional appellate litigation, but left practice to work in public advocacy, creating digital communications and media strategies for political and corporate clients including the McCain 2008 and Romney 2012 presidential campaigns.
Over the course of the last six years, Zanotti has worked her way up from political blogger to Senior Editor of The Daily Wire, a position she has held since 2017.
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Friday, April 6, 2012 - Volume 40 Issue 14
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Gay Seattleite's letter-writing campaign reaches out to marriage opponents
A Gay Seattle man has personally sent letters or emails to people who signed the petition to put Referendum 71 on the 2009 general election ballot. Referendum 71 passed, leaving the Domestic Partnership law unscathed and eventual more
Roman Catholic Archbishop J. Peter Sartain and his auxiliary bishop Eusebio Elizondo have ordered churches in their jurisdiction to collect signatures to put Referendum 74 on the November ballot.
In a letter to parishioners, the Archdiocese of Seattle bishops say the signature dr more
SumOfUs, a movement of consumers, workers, and shareholders speaking with one voice to counterbalance the growing power of large corporations, joined members of local government, Washington U more
Robo-calls supporting Rick Santorum in the Wisconsin Republican primary urged voters to reject 'homosexuality and Mitt Romney,' the most outrageous language Santorum supporters have used to date.
'When you vote tomorrow, please vote for social sanity and Rick Santorum, not for h more
by David Webb - Courtesy of The Rare Reporter
If I had to choose one little phrase that best defines the remarkable advancement of LGBT people in modern society over the past 50 years, it would have to be 'money talks.'
I base that partially on the recent report projecting America's LGBT buying power for 201 more
Workers from the Hyatt at Olive 8 Hotel paid a visit to the hotel's management office April 3, to demand that management remain neutral in their efforts to organize a union.
The workers' organizing committee was accompanied by 20 community supporters, including King County Council P more
On April 5, Seattle Out and Proud (SO&P) announced the grand marshals for the 2012 Seattle Pride Parade, which will be held in downtown Seattle June 24, starting at 11 a.m.
'The slate of Parade marshals represents the most numerous and diverse list of honorees in the 38-year more
The Grill on Broadway was host venue to the zany 'jail' of Rise n' Shine's 15th Annual Big Bail Out on Wednesday, March 28. Deputy Danica Smith hauled our guilty volunteers to 'jail' each dressed up in their various western gear. Judge Rick North sentenced 13 teams of four 'jailees' who each spent an more
Longtime activist and close friend of Harvey Milk, the San Francisco supervisor assassinated in 1978, Cleve Jones recently said in an interview that the LGBT movement may be losing its way and that corporate money has too strong an influence.
Jones is best known for found more
Voters in Anchorage, Alaska, rejected a measure April 3 that would have extended legal protections in the largest city in Alaska to the LGBT population. Prop 5 failed by a decisive 58 to 42 percent margin.
The city's code already prohibits discrimination based on age, c more
Less than a week after rejecting a Transgender contestant, the Miss Universe Organization decided that the woman may compete in the 2012 pageant after all.
Jenna Talackova says she has identified as a woman since age 4. 'Since I was conscious I always felt this way,' she told more
Lesbian chef Mirella Salemi is $1.6 million dollars richer as a result of an April 2 settlement with her former boss.
New York City restaurant owner Edward Globokar turned his West Broadway Tex-Mex restaurant, Mary Ann's, into a makeshift church, Salemi charged, ordering his emp more
Two men married in New York on September 1 last year were divorced by an Ohio judge on March 26.
Jonathan E. Baize and Stephen J. Wissman were granted a divorce by Judge Donald A. Cox after a 10-minute, 'unremarkable' hearing, said attorney Thomas J. Addesa. Addesa represented B more
When Fr. Martin McVeigh set up a Powerpoint presentation for the parents of St. Mary's School in the little town of Pomeroy, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, he had no idea that anything out of the ordinary was going to happen.
McVeigh had been asked to help prepare the parent more
Russian activists began what they are calling a Week Against Homophobia with a court challenge to St. Petersburg's infamous 'Don't Say Gay' law.
The law, similar to ones adopted in other Russian cities, forbids 'public actions aimed at propaganda of sodomy, Lesbianism, Bisexuali more
Maverick Couch, a 16-year-old Gay high school student in Ohio who claims his freedom of expression was violated over a T-shirt, is taking his school district to federal court.
Couch, a sophomore at Waynesville High School, says he was threatened with suspension for wear more
Military Acceptance Project turns a year old
Acceptance is mission critical. That's what the officials behind the LGB servicemen's and women's website, Military Acceptance Project, believe. Last month, Kristen Kavanaugh, co-founder and executive director of MAP, is happy to report the organization has turned a year old.
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by Leslie Robinson - SGN Contributing Writer
Have you been paying attention to LGBT news lately? Let's find out! Choose the right answer to each question.
1. In New Hampshire, what did the House of Representatives do with a bill to repeal same-sex marriage?
a. Delayed it.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on April 2 that jail guards may subject people arrested for minor offenses to strip searches and body cavity searches.
The 5-4 ruling came in the case of a New Jersey man who was wrongly arrested on a warrant for an unpaid fine.
Alb more
No, not Snooki.
Paul Iacono was the young star of MTV's The Hard Times of RJ Berger, in which he was a sophomore with a large penis.
He played young Patrick opposite Christine Ebersole in Mame and was in a version of Sail Away starring Elaine Stritch.
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Alisdair Gibbons
B Sc (Mining Engineering)
Mr Gibbons was appointed Executive Vice President on 7 March 2019 after joining the team as General Manager – Grassy Mountain on 1 June 2017. He has over 30 years' experience in mining and major projects, both greenfield and brownfields, and has worked in Africa, South America and Australia. Mr Gibbons was previously the General Manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance's Caval Ridge project and has also held positions as General Manager at Anglo American CapCoal operations in Australia and Vice President of Operations at Cerrejon, Colombia.
Mike Youl
Vice President Resource Development
Mr Youl was appointed Vice President Resource Development on 30 July 2015 in a contracting capacity. Mr Youl has over 40 years operational, project development and execution experience and was previously the BHP Billiton Metallurgical Coal Vice President Resource Development and Project Development Manager. Mr Youl has been involved in numerous projects including: Caval Ridge, Daunia, IndoMet Basin Development, Poitrel, Sth Walker Creek, Blackwater and Goonyella. Mr Youl's expertise covers conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility stage resource and project development specialising in project optimisation. Mr Youl has also managed project development opportunities in Mozambique (Moatize - coal region), Mongolia (Tavan Tolgoi - coal), Vietnam (Anthracite), China (Met Coal), Russia (Elga, Kuznetsk Basin and Syradasoi), India (Sarshatali), Brazil (Iron ore) and Peru (Copper). Mike previously held positions as Director of CBM Innovations and Director of the Red Mountain Joint Venture.
Colin Petrie
B Commerce, CA, GAICD
Mr Petrie was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer on 23 April 2019. Mr Petrie has extensive finance leadership experience gained in both an ASX listed and multi-national environment. Mr Petrie was previously the Finance Director for Valmont Industries Inc. Australian operations and has held senior finance positions with Asciano, McAleese, GWA Group and Campbell Arnott's.
Chief Financial Officer, B Com, CA
Mr Martin was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 15 August 2011. He was previously Development Manager of Riversdale Mining Limited based in Mozambique, Vice President of Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets and worked for Ernst & Young's transaction advisory services, assurance and business services divisions.
Adrian Monk
Company Secretary and Group Financial Controller, B Com, CA
Mr Monk was appointed Group Financial Controller on 8 March 2012 and Company Secretary on 24 January 2013. He was previously the Financial Controller of Riversdale Mining Limited. Prior to this, he held senior roles at Kingsgate Consolidated, Qatar Chemical Company, Deloitte and Ernst & Young.
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General Manager - Grassy Mountain, B Sc Mining Engineering
Mr Gibbons was appointed General Manager – Grassy Mountain on 1 June 2017. He has over 30 years of experience in mining and major projects, both green field and brownfields, and has worked in Africa, South America and Australia. His previous role was General Manager of BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Caval Ridge and prior to that General Manager at Anglo American CapCoal operations in Australia and Vice President of Operations at Cerrejon, Colombia.
Val Breakenridge
Manager Human Resources, Bus Admin HR Diploma
Ms Breakenridge first became involved with Benga Mining as a HR Consultant and was appointed to the role of Manager Human Resources in July 2016. She has over 25 years' experience as an HR generalist in oil & gas, manufacturing, and banking, with the last 15 years of her career in senior management roles. Her previous HR role was that of Vice President Human Resources, Assiniboine Credit Union and prior to that she was a Senior HR Consultant for Credit Union Central of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Grant Lindstrom
Commercial Manager ,CPA, CMA
Mr. Lindstrom was appointed Commercial Manager in November 2017. He has over 25 years commercial experience working in Oil and Gas operations and major projects, including Oil Sands Mining. Grant's previous role was General Manager – Supply Chain, Suncor Energy Inc., responsible for the development and execution of enterprise wide major projects and operating expenditure strategies. He has also held senior commercial roles with Enbridge Pipelines and Shell Canada.
Claire Rogers
Manager Public Relations, BKin, ADpPR
Ms Rogers joined the team at Riversdale Resources as Manager Public Relations in August 2017. She is a versatile PR specialist with experience serving companies in a variety of industries including tourism, print media, health, and oil and gas. Most recently, she managed communications and public relations for Canada's largest Aboriginal corporation and worked as a communications consultant to the First Nations ownership.


"Ellen's Game of Games" has been renewed for a second season at NBC, the network announced Tuesday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
"Ellen's Game of Games" is executive produced by DeGeneres, Kevin A. Leman II, Mary Connelly, Ed Glavin, Andy Lassner, Jeff Kleeman and Derek Westervelt. David A. Hurwitz also serves as executive producer. The series is produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted and Alternative Television in association with Telepictures and A Very Good Production.


Back in the day, my sister and I wanted only one thing in life: a Cabbage Patch doll. As that was the year of the crazed Cabbage Patch doll fights, finding one was extremely difficult and despite my mom's best efforts (I do realize she tried very hard to find them; this is not in any way an attempt to slag my mother. I know how hard she tried), we did not get our heart's desire when Christmas came. Instead, we got some homemade dolls that never really took the place of the doll we longed for.
Now, we grew up in a very loving home and this was probably the first (and only) time we didn't get something we wanted....which is why it still smarts to this day.
My sister surprised me last night with my very own Cabbage Patch doll! Isn't she gorgeous?!?! I love her!


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Q: What is the best way to export subclasses in an ES6 module? I have a npm module (dns-resource-record) which I just converted from CommonJS to an ES module. In CommonJS, I had a bit of code in the index.js file which exposed the submodules to the caller.
for (let f of fs.readdirSync(path.join(__dirname))) {   // ./rr/*
  module.exports[f.toUpperCase()] = require(`./${path.basename(f, '.js')}`)
}

This block of code "discovered" the classes from the filesystem, loaded them in the modules main index, and exported them to callers. Callers were able to access the RR subclasses in the following ways:
const RR = require('dns-resource-record')
new RR.A({...})

import RR from 'dns-resource-record'

const A = require('dns-resource-record').A
new A({...})

While converting to ES modules, I tried the same approach. Since an import statement cannot be inside a block, I tried using the const A = import('rr/a.js') syntax. That created a new problem in that callers would only have a pending promise available at RR.A, because import is async, unlike require was is synchronous. Then I tried wrapping the fs/promises and import('...') calls in an async function which also loaded all the subclasses. That works, but it requires the caller to "initialize" the module so all the promises resolve before it can be used.
Not wanting to change the API of the module, I've found this alternative that works almost exactly the same:
import A       from './rr/a.js'
import AAAA    from './rr/aaaa.js'
...(29 more)

export {
  A,
  AAAA,
  ...(29 more)
}

The difference is that callers had to slightly change how they import the module:
-import RR from 'dns-resource-record'
+import * as RR from 'dns-resource-record'

Is there a way to automatically enumerate the classes, get them loaded, and export them, preferably while maintaining the original API?


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The Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors (HODCG) is a hereditary society composed of men and women who can prove their descent from a colonial-era governor.  Founded in 1896 Miss Mary Cabell Richardson of Covington, Kentucky, the Order's mission is to "commemorate the services of those men who, prior to July 4, 1776, singly exercised supreme executive power in the American colonies and who laid in them the foundations of stable government and of the respect for the civil law and authority which made the maintenance of their future independence possible."  The Order is listed as an approved lineage society with the Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America.

History

The first two Governors General served the Order for the first seven years of its existence.  In 1903, Miss Gail Treat of East Orange, New Jersey, became the new Governor General of the Order.  Ms Treat was a descendant of Robert Treat, whose served as governor from 1683-1698.  Miss Treat would serve as Governor General from 1903 to 1944 and upon her death all of the records of the Order vanished and the group entered a period of dormancy.

In 1954 a group of members reorganized the Order and sought to preserve whatever records and information they could locate.  The Order published a register of known members in 1980, and in 2004 the Lineage Book II was produced. In 2006, the Order published a comprehensive list of the Colonial Governors Prior to July 4, 1776.  The Order presently consists of over 500 members throughout the United States of America and overseas and has its annual meeting in April of each year in Washington, DC, at the Metropolitan Club, as well as a reception each November at the Racquet and Tennis Club, in New York City.

References

Thurtle, Robert Glenn (ed.). Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors. Ann Arbor, MI: Edwards Brothers, 1980.
Bernstorf, Mrs. Philip and Mrs. George S. Orton (comp.). Hereditary Order of Descendants of Colonial Governors Lineage Book II, Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 2005.

Resources
The Hereditary Society Community of the United States of America

Lineage societies
1896 establishments in the United States
Organizations based in the United States

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PCGamesN is hiring… and we face a dilemma
PCGamesN.com is expanding – our audience has doubled year on year. We've just hired a new, full-time editor in our Bath, UK office, and two extra commercial staff. It is all getting a bit exciting.
We're now ready to add another full-time writer. We'll build the role around the right candidate – it will either be a News Editor or a Staff Writer.
The PCGamesN news editor would be someone who has the initiative and skills to chase down stories and quotes from their contact book, break exclusives and efficiently triage what's going on in the PC gaming world. Ideally, that person would arrive fully formed: with decent industry links and experience.
It may be, though, that the right person is a newcomer to the PC games industry or online journalism. Without specific experience, but passionate and smart enough that we believe we can develop them into a larger role. For that person, we may offer a staff-writer role. They'd be responsible for at least a couple of days of news cover each week, but would also write features, reviews and anything else going.
In both cases, the role would be full-time, based in our office in Bath, UK.
Separately, we'd like to grow our freelance pool.
We're looking for new voices, old hands, and people who can write with authority about the games they're passionate about. Reach out to Joel if you are interested in commissions. One thing though… that copy has to land on deadline. If it doesn't, you are dead to us. Hence the term.
You've got two weeks to apply. Email a CV and examples of recent work to [email protected] Remember what we said about deadlines.
PCGamesN is a new, fast growing website, produced by the team at Network N Ltd. We reach over 1.5m PC gamers every month and as well as some brilliant journalists and some cool new Steam functionality we're also lucky enough to have a lovely community.
We also run the PC Games Network which includes some sites we own, like the mighty SteamProfile.com and a bunch of others we represent exclusively for advertising sales. The PC Games Network delivers around 200m pageviews per month.


In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of a pressure regulator and it's role in maintaining a healthy pressure in your home's plumbing network.
Another tool in regulating the high-pressure coming into your home is the Thermal Expansion Tank.
In short, this tank provides a place for high pressure build-up to escape to, preventing unnecessary damage to your water heater or other elements of your home plumbing network.
Why Do I Need a Thermal Expansion Tank?
To understand it's place in pressure regulation, let's recall how water enters your plumbing.
As water comes in from your water company, it's pressure is regulated by the small regulator valve we discussed before. From there, water moves through your system at a metered pressure set by you or your plumber (as deemed appropriate for your system and usage).
This incoming water can be sent to either your cold water service line, or your water heater (to be heated and supplied to your hot water service line).
The heated water will exit the heater at a high pressure, which could cause damage to your pipes, faucets, etc.
Note: this high pressure can effect both your hot and cold water lines.
A thermal expansion tank allows this high pressure a place to travel to, thus preventing the heated water pressure from putting strain on the essential parts of your system.
Like a pressure regulator, a thermal expansion tank is another tool in ensuring the internal pressure of your home's plumbing network stays within a range that ensures longevity.
A good example of how a thermal expansion tank can positively effect pressure regulation can be found at the end of our video above.
Having problems with your expansion tank?