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Darryl Clarke is a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba. In May of 2004, he received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba, and became a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2009, earning a Chartered Accountant designation. Darryl joined Fort Group in 2003 and has vast experience in various sectors including small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations. He is a Quickbooks ProAdvisor and is sought after for training and support in both Quickbooks and Simply Accounting. Aaron was born in Winnipeg where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Hons.) in 2009. In 2011 Aaron became a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants after obtaining his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. Aaron has recently completed the Chartered Professional Accountants Canadian In-Depth Tax Course and holds his Masters of Science in (U.S.) Taxation. Aaron has experience in Canadian, US and International tax primarily with a large public accounting firm, working both in Canada and overseas where he advised clients on a wide range of individual and business tax issues between Canada and the U.S. Justin Harras was born and raised in Winnipeg. After receiving his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from The University of Manitoba, he began work with Fort Group. In 2015, he became a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and is now pursuing Chartered Business Valuator designation. Justin is proud of his experience working with private small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations communities. Judy was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and earned her Bachelor Commerce (Honours) Degree from the University of Manitoba in 2002. In February 2006, she became a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants by receiving her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. Judy's experience in providing quality accounting and tax services to small and medium sized owner-managed businesses has made her an ideal manager at Fort Group in 2015. Nicolas was born in St. Boniface, Winnipeg and is our multi-lingual accountant. He has worked both in the French-speaking community and Japan and provides fluent services in these languages and English. Nic earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in 2007, majoring in accounting and international finance. He spent five years abroad, running his own English school and lecturing in the management and law faculty of Chuo University in Japan. In 2014 Nicolas received his Chartered Accountant designation after extensive experience working for an international public accounting firm in assurance. This, along with his extensive experience, makes Nic an ideal staff member to handle engagements in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors with emphasis in property management, real estate, trades, lodging and tourism, health care, and many other facets of business. Stephanie was born in Selkirk, Manitoba. In May of 2009, she earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Manitoba. While in school, Stephanie joined the team at Fort Group as a summer student and began working full time upon the completion of her degree. In 2011, received her Chartered Accountant designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Nicholas was born in Winnipeg, and moved to Ontario at a young age. He attended both the University of Western Ontario and Concordia University (John Molson School of Business) where he received his Bachelor of Commerce Degree in accounting. In September 2016 Nick became a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada by receiving his Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation. He joined Fort Group in May 2013 and his experience focuses across various business sectors including private small business, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations. Darryl jokes that accounting is his hobby, but we know that’s not true. He is a games and puzzles enthusiast, board games in particular. He is up-to-date on many of the current hit T.V. shows and the fan theories thereof, and has been known to leave the office early to babysit his nephew. He also keeps busy volunteering in various capacities with St. John’s Presbyterian and the Presbytery of Winnipeg. The staff at Fort Group think Aaron is crazy as he left the Cayman Islands to move back to Winnipeg recently. He is a huge football fan (obviously) - NFL, CFL - it doesn't matter... He loves watching, playing and talking all things football. When he’s not crushing U.S. Tax Returns Aaron loves spending time with his son, Jacob, dog, Henry and wife, Jill. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time chilling at home with his husky, Juno. He produces electronic music and sometimes booming bass beats emanate from behind his closed office door. He is also an avid photographer, and if you need help finding a cool sweater he is the man to call. Judy can be found wandering Winnipeg streets looking for Pokemon, at a Zumba studio or at home baking with her family in her spare time. She is passionate about books and reading, and her favourite author is Steve Berry. Nic loves travelling and has stamps on his passport from all over the world. He spent years working in Japan and is fluent in Japanese as well as French. When not at work, Stephanie enjoys travelling. She particularly enjoys visiting Germany where she has relatives. She enjoys cooking, reading and many outdoor activities. Don’t challenge her to a weight-lifting competition, she practices both this and cross-fit in her spare time. Nick's bio will be posted soon.

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2019-04-22T20:47:34Z

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I made these last night, but I made a lot of changes to accommodate what I had. I did not have self-rising flour, so I used 7/8 all-purpose flour, with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Instead of ground flax seed, I used plain soy yogurt, and instead of grapeseed oil, I used canola oil. Also, I used only 1/6 cup of oil, and added 1/6 of a cup of applesauce, to cut down on the fat. Since I didn't have a cake pan on hand, I used a tin for big muffins. I let them in the oven for 45 minutes. What came out was absolutely delicious! I had a bunch of personal-cakes. They didn't rise very much, because I mistakenly added only 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to my non-self-rising flour mix, not 1.5 as the allrecipes web page for ingredient substitutions said. Instead, they were chewy and moist inside, unlike any other cake I've made. It was like a pudding-cake for me. My omni family and friends think this is the best thing I've baked. This was the first carrot cake i ever made and it was delish!! my dad is not a sweets person but he fell in love with it and couldn't stop eating it ( i didn't even tell him it was vegan). It was very moist and i could def. taste the OJ. I didn't used the exact amount of sugar as called for but it was still sweet. I'll probably use no sugar next time because the icing was sweet enough. This was delicious! I used Whole wheat flour and Ground oats,cut back on the sugar and added a bit extra baking soda, as well as grated orange rind from one orange with the carrots. I accidentally bought orange cocktail but it worked just as well and i did glaze this with the orange glaze recipe on this site (1cup Icing sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla, 1tbsp Orange juice). I also mixed in some craisins and a touch of nutmeg with the cake. I did have to add extra orange juice to make it the right consistency, but that was the WW flour in the works i think. You could use any mildly flavored vegetable oil, such as canola. Very moist and tasty. I did half/half apple and orange juice. My roommate decided that it was the best carrot cake she has ever eaten. A very nice and moist cake. Definitely sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking as it gives the top crust a wonderful crunch. If you don't have self rising flour make your own by mixing the 1 1/2 cups flour with 3/4 teaspoon baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt. I served this cake with orange flavored whipped topping. I don't really like carrot cake, but for some reason I wanted to eat this so I made it for breakfast this morning and it was awesome! A little sweet so I will cut down the sugar. I actually cut it in 1/3 and put it into a little loaf pan. I just ate the last of it so that didn't last long. Next time I will make the whole thing and just decreas the sugar a little bit. I also added some raisins which may have been why it was too sweet, but the raisins tasted so good with this cake.

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2019-04-23T18:20:05Z

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Last month, I described the recent excavations at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park carried out by the Archaeological Society of Alberta – Calgary Centre. This spring, we focussed on finding the remains of the large bunkhouse constructed for the single men who worked at Glenbow Quarry around 1910. While we did not locate the exact foundation, we did uncover debris that allows us to peek into the past through the window of context. Context ties artifacts and features together to reveal the story of what happened long ago. The thrill of discovering these artifacts can lead to flights of imagination — that magical knowledge that helps us understand the experiences of people we never knew. As archaeologists excavate, we maintain scientific control. For example, everything we find is measured in relationship to our grid system; we note where each item is in three-dimensional space. Also, we dig down layer by layer, not willy-nilly; thus, we excavate backwards through time — the last item to fall to the ground is the first we remove, and so on. Recording the physical relationship between artifacts allows us to grasp their significance. The nails we recovered illustrate this nicely. Near the ground surface was a scatter of bent nails. After digging through several centimetres of soil, we found a group of straight nails that were aligned in a particular direction. This revealed the history of our building. The straight nails indicate the construction of the bunkhouse. Perhaps they fell out of someone’s pocket or bag and were lost in the snow or mud. Time passed and soil accumulated. Then, when the bunkhouse was demolished and the wood salvaged, the bent nails were removed from the planks and left where they fell. If we had not dug down in layers and noted the location of everything, we would have only a pile of rusty nails, instead of the life story of the bunkhouse. I have already described the discovery of a tumbled chimney, which was composed of broken bricks, mortar fragments, and pieces of metal flashing. The association of these various materials allowed us to identify the structure they formerly composed. The bricks themselves illustrate another type of context — the relationship of artifacts to the wider world, outside the specific archaeological site. In this case, the bricks had the letters A.P.C.Co. stamped into them, indicating the maker: the Alberta Portland Cement Company. This Calgary manufacturer operated from 1906 to 1909. This agrees with the 1909 date of the bunkhouse construction that we have from other historic documents. Also, knowing the source of the materials at our site helps us comprehend the relationship of this site to others of a similar period. We can imagine the bricks being transported from the Calgary factory to the Glenbow construction site. Sometimes the context of an artifact shows us that we are still missing too many puzzle pieces to fully grasp the artifact’s meaning. One of the most evocative artifacts recovered from among the bricks, was a small ceramic shard. When the excited volunteer handed the white porcelain to me, he thought it was part of a teacup, but when I turned it over, I saw pink bisque. Those of you who recall the saga of our 2015 excavation (see December 2015 — Gifts from Gophers: Another Coincidence Occurs at Glenbow) will recognize the significance of this find. I had been haunted by pink bisque doll fragments in the residence next door to our current dig. Now I had another piece! This time I cradled in my hand not a shattered limb, but an oddly shaped piece with painting on it. I rotated it and the doll winked up at me — I held a fragment of the doll’s face with black eyelashes and portions of brown eyebrows. It may seem odd to find traces of a little girl (a likely assumption, given the era of the site) in the bunkhouse, however, there is supporting evidence. The 1911 census lists a Glenbow family with 21 single male boarders, the residents of the bunkhouse. The family included a four-year-old girl; perhaps she was the doll’s owner. The scale of the doll face is similar to the fragments of petite limbs discovered next door. Could it be from the same doll? Or, was there a fashion for diminutive dolls in 1910? If it was from that particular doll, how had the pieces been so widely distributed? Did the children inhabiting the neighbouring houses divide up the broken doll, or were natural forces like burrowing gophers or tromping cattle involved? Clearly, we do not have enough clues to know the full story, yet. Context is the key to understanding the meaning of the artifacts and features that we uncover in archaeological excavations. Our careful records of the dig provide us with a window through which to view the activities of the past. Sometimes, as in the case of the doll’s face, the window is a bit too dirty and our vision of the past is obscured. This is when the magic of archaeology is most evident. It is easy to visualize nails slipping from a pocket and clinking into a pile, or a chimney crashing to the ground, but there is room for lots of conjecture when you find a doll’s face in the demolition debris of a bunkhouse. Read about our summer adventures on our project blog.

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2019-04-20T22:59:40Z

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This entry was posted in Team Awesome 2018 on July 19, 2018 by admin. On Thursday the 12th our group went to Kathleen Grants house and we made fairy houses. We painted these tiny wood houses. First we painted the houses then we got are wooden log and and put moss and put decorations. Kathleen grant was so kind and gave us many snacks. We decorated these wood cut logs we put moss and flowers on them and a lot more. After we were done we put our fairy houses in her garden and they look so nice. Then we went in her basement and we saw all of her artwork and her two cats. Her art was so colorful and bright and they were unique. Over all it was really fun and calming and the little wood houses were fun to paint. This entry was posted in Team Awesome 2018 on July 17, 2018 by admin. On July 6th shader croft went to the National Guard Museum. It was the best place to go because Tom one of the tour guides served with my papa Don Stearns. That was very cool because my papa was Tom’s best friend & they served together & they fought together. Also seeing the army uniforms was very cool. The firefighting adventure was I think the best! It was the best because we got to spray the hose, put on the gear, and use a mask. Another reason why it was the best was because we got to hear the medic alarm go off. We also got to see what they store/pack for when they go on a call, and we also got to sit in the ambulance/fire truck and see what they store in there as well. Marie was a great teacher to us and was good at not missing anything to tell us or teach us. I learned a lot about firefighting and it made me want to become more of a firefighter when I am older. This entry was posted in Team Awesome 2018 on July 16, 2018 by admin. On June 25th the first day of shader croft we went swimming at maple street pool. It was fun because there was a diving board and pipes that were shooting out water. It was sunny and if you stay in the for a while it gets warm but if you go under the pipes that shoot out water you will get cold. Outside of the pool there was a park/playground. I like the pool better than the park. In conclusion it was an awesome day. This entry was posted in Team Awesome 2018 on July 12, 2018 by admin. We found rocks at Moretown on July 3rd. It was very fun because we went swimming and we got to find rocks in the river. If you go to Moretown you will have a blast. After we found rocks we went swimming again. We then found some more rocks and we went deeper in the water and we jumped off rocks. It was an awesome day. This entry was posted in Team Awesome 2018 on July 11, 2018 by admin. Shader croft and I went to Moretown VT river on July 3rd. We got to swim for 1h and 30 mins. It took us about 45 minutes to get there. It was a lot of fun swimming because I never knew how to swim before. While we were swimming we found a lot of rocks.The water was really warm. Have you ever gone to Lake Eden or Lake Elmore? Lake Eden and Lake Elmore is exactly like the Moretown river. I bet you would really like Moretown. After we were all done going swimming we got ice cream. Presley, Carissa, Logan and I went to red rocks in South Burlington. We got to hike up and look at plant life on the way. The way it got its name is the color of the rocks there. It was really cool to look down at Lake Champlain. We could see Mt Philo, which is where the other half of our group was, and we saw multiple dogs. Near the beginning of our hike we saw this big tree we think it was the first tree there and maybe that place was once an open field. One of my favorite things was the wild strawberries we found. They were delicious. We also saw a lot of butter cups. I also really liked running along the rocks. We saw many, many squirrels and chipmunks and many, many trees. At the end before we left we went down to the beach and stuck our feet in the water. Carissa went all the way in and we actually found some pieces of shells. Over all the trip was pretty great. Help students develop effective literacy and communication skills by valuing student’s interests and connecting them to the world around them in a real and meaningful ways. Shader Croft School does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or gender.

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2019-04-24T21:53:19Z

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Police in Mexico are on the hunt for a cruel couple who kept their child locked in a cage. Lisette Guzman Montoya, 28, and Menajem Jurado, 33, are the wicked parents behind the little boy’s cruel imprisonment, Central European News reports. The disturbing scene was exposed when an election team from a local political party showed up at their home in Mexico City to do some campaigning. After nobody answered the door, team members decided to snap a picture of the trapped child — prompting an enraged man to come outside and confront the group. “When they returned with the police, the place was empty and both the child and dog had gone,” he added. Since authorities did not have any luck tracking down the despicable duo or their son, Ortega thought it would be a good idea to put the shocking picture he took of the confinement on the web, according to CEN. Ortega talked with neighbors who told him the fiendish parents were a couple of drug addicts who often locked the boy inside the cage because they didn’t want to take care of him. “We are aware of who these people are and are diverting resources into finding them as quickly as we can so that the little boy will be safe,” a local police spokesman said. Back in June, Mexican police in Xalapa stumbled upon a 4-year-old boy chained to the bars of a balcony, according to CEN. Authorities said he had been locked up as a punishment.

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2019-04-24T07:33:59Z

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IHS Maritime &Trade identify the following roles in respect to a vessel’sOwnership/Management. It should be noted that the same company may perform morethan one role on a ship. Document of Compliance (DOC) Company - the owner of the ship or any other organisation or person such as the manager or bareboat charterer who has assumed the responsibility for the technical operation of the ship from the owner of the ship and who on assuming such responsibility has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the ISM Code. Adocumented company on both DOC and SMC Certificates issued by flagAdministrations; but the information for which is also available from the ResponsibleOrganisations, such as Classification Societies, who may undertake the audits. Registered Owner - The legal title of ownership of the vessel that appears on the ship's registration documents. It may be an Owner/Manager or a wholly-owned subsidiary in a larger shipping group; or a bank or one-ship company vehicle set up by the bank; or of course, it may be a “brass-plate” company created on paper to legally own a ship and possibly to limit liability for the "real" owners and/or benefit from off-shore tax laws. It may anyway be a legal-requirement of the flag-state with whom the ship is registered for the legal owner to be a company registered in that country. Shipmanager/Commercial Manager - The company designated by the ship owner or charterer to be responsible for the day to day commercial running of the ship and the best contact for the ship regarding commercial matters. Including post fixture responsibilities, such as laytime, demurrage, insurance and charter clauses. This company may be an owner related company, or a third-party manager, whose purpose is primarily the management of ships for their ship-owning clients. N.B. Many ships today are owned by banks or finance/leasing companies who have no operational involvement whatever. In practice the lessee companies, referred to as ‘Disponent Owners’ or one of their subsidiary companies, may appear as the Manager of the ship. Technical Manager - The company designated by the ship owner or operator or ship manager to be specifically responsible for the technical operation and technical superintendancy of a ship. This company may also be responsible for purchases regarding the fleet, such as repairs, spares, re-engining, surveys, dry-docking, etc. Inthe majority of cases the DOC Company will also be responsible for theTechnical Management of the ship. Operator - The company responsible for the commercial decisions concerning the employment of a ship and therefore who decides how and where that asset is employed. The direct beneficiary of the profits from the operations of the ship, this company may also be responsible for purchasing decisions on bunkers and port services. A medium to long-term time or bareboat charterer is considered to be the operator of the ship. Companies heading operator pools are Operators of the ships in the pool. N.B. In the absence of an authoritative source for the Operator of the ship, the Commercial Ship Manager will be used as a default until the identity of the Operator is substantiated. Many ships today are owned by banks or finance/leasing companies who have no operational involvement whatever. In practice the lessee companies, referred to as ‘Disponent Owners’ may appear as the Operator of the ship. Bareboat/Demise Charterer – The company identified on the charter-party who charters the ship on a bareboat or demise charter. In this the charterer assumes control over all operations, costs and responsibilities associated with the vessel for an agreed period of time. The charterer becomes or appoints the shipmanager and may also have the right to sub-charter the vessel. It is increasingly common for ships to be in parallel registry during the period of a bareboat charter. In this case, the ship is transferred by the bareboat charterer to a new operational flag, while the ownership of the ship (Registered Owner) continues under the original Registry. None of the legal or financial responsibilities of the Registered Owner are transferred to the bareboat charterer during the period of charter. N.B. In Demise Charter agreements, if negotiated at the beginning of charter agreement, the charterer may have the option to purchase the vessel at the end of the charter period. In Time Charter Party agreements, the charterer may only assume responsibility for operations, routing and cargo, while technical, crewing etc. remain with the owner. Group Beneficial Owner – This is the parent company of the Registered Owner, or the Disponent Owner if the ship is owned by a bank. It is the controlling interest behind its fleet and the ultimate beneficiary from the ownership. A Group Beneficial Owner may or may not directly own ships itself as a Registered Owner. It may be the Manager of its fleet, which is in turn owned by subsidiary companies. Its ships may also be managed by a 3rd party under contract. GroupOperated Fleet – For companies identified as Group Beneficial Owners,IHS Maritime & Trade can identify the total operational fleet. This GroupOperated Fleet includes all the ships in the fleet operated by the group,including both their owned vessels and chartered in ships.

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2019-04-19T04:32:59Z

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So I'm finding myself stuck between two strategies in applying for school. Plan A: Send my application out on the first day. I wouldn't have my MCAT scores, I wouldn't have my summer semester grades, and I wouldn't have replaced one bad grade. Plan B: Send my application after the first 'block' of summer semester which is around when I take the MCAT (17 of June). I see several advantages to this, I get the bad grade replaced with a retake (not that it takes a significant dent in my GPA), I have some more positive grades under my belt (I'm working with an upward trend). The negative is I still will not have my MCAT scores back. Given those two situations, what route would you take? Definitely plan A. AACOMAS takes 4+ weeks to process your application. You don't need an MCAT score to submit the primary. You can update your grades with AACOMAS as soon as you get them by sending a new transcript. Plan A, but it's better to spend time on your application/PS and get it to look as close to perfect as possible as opposed to sending it out on the very first day that AACOMAS accepts applications. Submitting your app anytime in May and even June is very early. The earlier you submit your apps the better, but speed shouldn't come at the expense of quality. Taking the time and ironing out the kinks is much more worthwhile. I agree with Black Adder. Don't rush anything. I submitted my primary on July 31 because I didn't feel that my PS was ready (and they had to wait for my MCAT score anyway). I am fully certain it paid off. Plan A! Start on your personal statement NOW, don't delay at all you can send your transcripts and updated MCAT scores to AACOMAS and to the schools directly but that won't take long at all but getting verified will. By any chance do you know how long it takes to update the mcat score? assuming it takes 4 weeks to get primary verified, I'm guessing it'll take about the same time. The major advantage to applying early is significantly diminished by not having an MCAT score. You apply early to get an interview early and get offered a position early in the season before the applications start piling up. You won't get an interview early if your MCAT score isn't available early. Although the MCAT isn't the end all be all of your application (unless it's really bad), it is a major part of your application. Is this your first time taking the MCAT? If you had a decent MCAT score and were just retaking it that would be different, but it doesn't sound like the case from your OP. I doubt that you will get many secondaries without it, since GPAs can vary widely depending on what colleges you attended. To summarize, I don't think your application will be seriously looked at without an MCAT score, so I don't think it matters when you submit your application if it isn't accompanied by your MCAT score. Good luck! Even if all of your grades aren't in (including pre-reqs), you should submit in May and just update the transcripts afterwards? If you do this, do you put your pre-reqs as "future classes I'm taking"?

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No need to work up a sweat - here's how to cut down on costs and save energy in the process. Given the energy intensive equipment and infrastructure required to run a recreational centre, it’s easy to see why energy costs are so significant within the sports and leisure sector. Swimming pools, electrical fitness equipment and large sports halls all consume a massive amount of energy, often making it difficult for managerial staff to strike a balance between functionality and efficiency. At Gazprom Energy, we help businesses, large and small, to better manage their day-to-day energy use — providing practical solutions tailored to the requirements of the business. We’ve taken our experience in helping UK businesses manage their energy needs to create a comprehensive guide looking at some of the ways businesses in the sports and leisure industry can improve their energy consumption habits. Did you know that by improving energy use by as little as 10%, sports and leisure facilities in the UK could collectively save up to £70 million a year? Here, we offer practical tips on how recreational businesses can boost their energy efficiency. Wet and dry leisure centres rely on efficient air conditioning (A/C) and ventilation to regulate air temperature, which is often higher than usual due to the heat gains from staff, customers, electrical equipment and lighting. This is particularly true of wet centres, where an air conditioning system is vital in ensuring the optimum temperature of the pool hall and changing facilities. According to a recent Carbon Trust report, A/C and ventilation accounts for 39% of energy costs for a typical leisure centre with a pool, so it’s important to take advantage of any opportunities to save on A/C costs. Here are a few ideas on how to reduce the amount of energy used by A/C and ventilation systems. Use natural ventilation where possible — By using natural ventilation from doors and windows, the need for mechanical air circulation is reduced — ultimately saving money. Natural ventilation works best when air is able to flow between two entry points, helping cool the air throughout the space. Of course, you should always consider the health and safety implications before opening windows and doors. Close windows and doors when using A/C — If warm, wet air is allowed into a cooled space, most A/C units will automatically switch on to re-cool the air, leading to wasted energy. To maintain a constant temperature and prevent the A/C from switching on unnecessarily, keep doors and windows closed where possible, and promote this rule among members of staff. Implement a temperature ‘dead band’ on the thermostat — Heating and air conditioning should never be used simultaneously, and this is something which is simple to avoid by implementing a temperature ‘dead band’. This is essentially a predetermined gap between when the heater and the A/C unit are able to switch on. For instance, a heater will switch off when 20°C is reached, while the A/C won’t switch on until the temperature hits 24-25°C. Maintain the equipment — For A/C and ventilation systems to work at their optimum, they need to be properly maintained. If maintenance isn’t carried out on a regular basis, an A/C unit is liable to use up to 60% more energy than a well-maintained machine. Try night cooling — Ventilation fans are a great way to cool a leisure centre with natural air, without relying on an A/C unit. Often, these can be left on overnight, resulting in ‘night cooling’. Night cooling delays the A/C from switching on the following day, helping to save a lot of energy. Statistics from the Carbon Trust reveal that heating accounts for around 17% of energy consumed by leisure centres — a significant annual cost. Many leisure and recreation centres believe that to keep both customers and staff happy, heating must be switched on at all times, but this isn’t always the case, and often the heating system can be completely shut down without any complaints from centre patrons. The trick to saving on heating bills is to understand the temperatures which are appropriate for different zones within the leisure centre. For instance, a sports hall, where lots of physical activity takes place, should be considerably cooler than the reception area or seating areas. Below, we provide a guide to some of the recommended heating temperatures for different zones in sports and leisure facilities. Adequate lighting is essential to the comfort and safety of a fit-for-purpose leisure centre, helping create a bright and welcoming environment. However, given that lighting accounts for around 20% of total energy spend in sport and leisure facilities, it’s important to find ways to reduce the energy consumption and cost of lighting without forgoing customer satisfaction and comfort. Here are a few essential tips for reducing the cost of lighting. Sport, swimming and recreation halls, as well as reception and customer areas, may require bright lighting, but other areas, like corridors and storerooms, simply don’t. Assessing which areas of the building need bright lighting and which don’t could lead to significant energy savings, with expensive energy-intensive bulbs replaced with more efficient alternatives in some areas of the centre. When it comes to deciding on the most efficient lighting setup for sport and leisure centres, it pays to be thorough when assigning the appropriate bulb to different environments. In changing rooms for instance, a good balance of light is required, with bright lighting around mirrors, and dimmer options in showers, toilets and cubicles. The same goes for sports halls and their adjoining spectator areas, with pitches and activity areas requiring a good amount of light, and seating areas only a low-energy option. By creating different lighting zones in the leisure centre according to a room’s specific usage, you may be able to shave a decent sum off your annual lighting bill. Leisure centres often have complex lighting systems, with some rooms featuring a myriad of different light switches. To avoid any confusion as to which switch does what, it’s a good idea to label them, eliminating the risk of wasted energy through the wrong lights being switched on. With lots of different members of staff using the centre at any given time, some of whom may not be familiar with using the facilities, labelling light switches is a great way to prevent wasted energy. It’s unlikely that every room in the leisure centre will be in use at any one time, so why waste money lighting empty spaces? Install occupancy sensors in non-essential rooms like corridors, toilets, store cupboards and secondary sports halls, and lights will only switch on when there’s someone in the room — so you can stay in better control of your lighting costs. Low-energy doesn’t necessarily mean dim. Invest in the appropriate low-energy bulbs, and you can still adequately illuminate different areas of the leisure centre whilst making great savings on the cost of lighting. We’d recommend replacing old tungsten bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), which last eight times longer and use only 25% of the energy. It’s also a good idea to replace old tube lights with tri-phosphor alternatives, which are incredibly bright and use a fraction of the power. If replacing your current lighting sounds like a big expense on a tight budget, why not see if your business qualifies for an interest-free loan from the Carbon Trust? The Carbon Trust provides energy efficiency loans to qualifying SMEs in England and Wales, up to the value of £100,000. These loans are there to help businesses invest in energy saving projects, like replacing existing heating and lighting systems. One of the most significant energy expenses for wet leisure centres is maintaining and heating swimming pools, with filtering, pumping and a loss of water heat through evaporation among the main culprits when it comes to wasted energy at the poolside. A simple way to ensure efficient swimming pool energy management is to educate members of staff on the importance of keeping the pool and the hall at the optimum temperature. Train them to use the pool controls effectively, so the water remains at a constant temperature which limits evaporation. The temperature of the hall should also be closely monitored, and should remain precisely 1°C warmer than the temperature of the water to inhibit evaporation from the surface. Swimming pool water temperatures should range from 25°C for training and competition pools to 40°C for specialist spa and hydrotherapy pools. Should the water be above or below the recommended temperature for the type of pool, energy is not being used efficiently. Sports, leisure and recreational facilities rely on lots of electrical equipment, particularly in gym and fitness suites. Operating energy-intensive exercise equipment on a daily basis can be a huge drain on energy, with electricity spend accounting for around 30% of a leisure centre’s average annual energy cost. Here, we provide a few simple tips on how to reduce the energy impact of electrical fitness machines and models. Switch off during off-peak hours — Even in standby mode, fitness machines consume a lot of power, so it’s always best to switch them off when not in use. This is especially important during off-peak hours, when machines are left unattended, simply wasting energy. One of the simplest ways to do this is to invest in programmable seven-day timers, which will switch the machines off and on at predetermined intervals. Carry out regular maintenance — Make sure that moving parts are kept free from grime, dust and blockages, as these could lead to friction and, in turn, wasted energy. The servicing schedule for each piece of machinery should be listed in the manufacturer’s manual. Invest in the most energy efficient equipment available — Choosing fitness equipment with a cheap initial purchase cost might not be cost effective after you factor in its energy rating. Affordable equipment could cost you more in the long-term than a more energy efficient model, so it’s worth factoring energy cost into your purchasing decision. Look out for equipment featuring the Energy Star symbol, which is considered a European benchmark for energy efficiency. For sport and leisure businesses not looking to spend a lot when it comes to improving energy efficiency, savings are still achievable by promoting good energy management across the business. Here are a few tips on how to better manage day-to-day energy requirements. Monitor energy use — By taking steps to actively monitor where energy is being used within the leisure centre, it’s easy to identify energy saving opportunities, and draw up a plan on how to reduce consumption. Using an automated meter reading (AMR) service is a great way to accurately record and monitor energy use, with the option to access historic consumption data to set key energy saving benchmarks and targets. Set energy saving targets — Once you’ve started to closely monitor energy consumption, it’s easy to set energy saving targets. We’d recommend starting off by aiming to reduce your energy consumption by 5% to 10% in the first year, before increasing this savings goal as you go. Involve staff in the energy saving process — Given that staff don’t pay the energy bill, they aren’t likely to hit the ground running when it comes to improving energy management. That’s why it’s important to include them in the energy saving process, providing additional training on ways to improve workplace efficiencies. There’s even the option to incentivise energy saving among members of staff, providing giveaways when certain energy targets are met. Gazprom Energy is one of the UK’s leading providers of business energy solutions, helping thousands of small and large businesses to better manage their energy requirements. For more information on our services, visit the homepage or call 0161 837 3395.

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A product of the "golden age of rock music", Pamela Goecke Dinndorf brings bold style and vivid color into the vibrantly striped quilts of her second book, Parallel Lines. Parallel Lines details the use and potential of striped fabrics in quilting. This book offers twelve projects, ranging from beginners to intermediate-advanced level. Some of these are fussy cut, and some require paper piecing. The techniques for paper piecing and fussy cutting are not explained 'in the book, but there are several YouTube videos and resources available, like this one for Paper Piecing and this one explaining Fussy Cutting. The stripes in Dinndorf’s quilts create an impact through high contrast colors as well as through various types of stripes used in one quilt. Styles of stripes used include yarn dyed, printed and “faux” stripes. Each of the quilts in the book is named after a rock song that hails back to memorable times for the author, and they present fascinating contrasts of order and chaos, energy and calm. All twelve of the projects in this book are striking, although it’s difficult to say whether or not they would be as captivating with the use of different fabrics than those used by Dinndorf. Their appeal truly comes through the color choices of a talented artist as well as with the effect that the stripes can create. A unique aspect of this book is its explanation of how to use stripes to create a three-dimensional effect as is so creatively portrayed in its quilts. We are giving away a copy of this wonderful and inspiring book! To enter our giveaway leave a comment on this post with your vote for your favorite quilt from the book and your email address. Giveaway closes on Sunday, 24th of March. The book is available in English and French and you can buy your copy here at Quiltmania. If you love modern, stunning, colorful quilts and graphic effects this book is a must-have. Its bold creativity and unique portrayal of style may inspire you to venture out into new directions and expressions of color and contrast in your future projects.

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With Space Marine players jumping for joy that the new Primaris miniatures get jump heavy weapons, I've jumped at the chance to do a Rogue Trader era squad – when jump heavy weapons were also a thing. I regret not thinking of "JUMP THE GUN" as the armour graffiti for the squaddie with Heavy Bolter. Stamped out in Warhammer 40,000's second edition, and now only just reappearing 26 years later – Space Marines with heavy weapons could also select jump packs in a number of ways in the various army lists. Squad Taurasi have done it here by being a Tactical Squad upgraded to "Cobra Squad" status in the 1988 Book of the Astronomican army list – and the highly mobile lad on the far right is toting a Heavy Bolter. Sergeant Taurasi's graffiti reads "I SAY JUMP" and "U SAY HOW HI", showing she's the lady charge. I had a lot of fun painting checks on the jump packs, to give the squad some visual interest, and distract from the assymetrically lumpen sculpting of these vintage Marine miniatures. This design of jump pack commands a high price on the collector's market and is frequently pirated, meaning it's taken years of patient hunting to source five genuine castings – so they're worth lavishing the paitning time on. Sergeant Taurasi is not actually a Space Marine miniature, but "Female Warrior Jayne" from the RT601 Adventurers range, meaning this blog counts as part of the Choose Your Own Adventurers series I've been doing with cheet0r and axiom. Recently, cheet0r has incorporated some of the Adventurer Cyborgs into his Necron army, and axiom has turned an Adventurer Pilot into a Buck Rogers homage – check 'em out! To spin Female Warrior Jayne as a sergeant she's received a thigh-mounted helmet with rank stripe markings, and an an Imperial Eagle command trinket (in lieu of an unaerodynamic back banner) on her jump pack. Squad Taurasi reinforcing the Crimson Fists battleline. Fort and towers coming soon from Fogou Models. Squad Taurasi pushes my Crimson Fists force pleasantly closer to the initial 1000 points goal. If you'd like to learn how I paint Crimson Fists, I've photographed a Marine in between each step of the blue power armour process. These steps broken down, with the techniques and theory behind them spelt out, the tutorial is available on Patreon. The skills you'll learn are transferable to all colours of power armour. The back catalogue of tutorials also covers white armour and brass armour – and will continue to expand every month. Coming soon – some vehicles and support characters to round out this vintage Rogue Trader force. I've been painting a Missile Armour Dreadnought on the twitch, and also powering through the original metal Land Speeder, and collecting the glorious classic Techmarines. Stay tuned! Thank you for the step-by-step images. The group look great. I do like those old-school Turbofan jump packs!

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Notes: Cassie’s Cafe, the local diner in Roxbury, NY, opens at 6 a.m. The morning coffee crew rolls in around 7:30 to have muffins, egg sandwiches and coffee, and to talk about . . . golf, mostly. Eva and Bob work the tables, and Cassie is in the kitchen.

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Today I will define the fourth letter in SEEDS— D as DISTINCTION. Once you know your Source and begin discover your identity, you now need to walk in your distinction. Your distinction is what sets you apart. You are a unique expression of divinity. But in the process of self discovery there will be many challenges. One challenge is to stand out and it can be paralyzing. Today, you will break out of the paralyzing stagnation! There is a strong pull to just fit in. To me it’s what Paul describes as “the conformity of the world”. Ever since you were born there has been a force working to conform you to the pattern of this world. It’s like a program just running in the background. It’s time to break that mind lock and be free! God is calling you to breakout of the mold. He will give you the grace to be bold. through you He is revealing infinity. You, dear child, are set apart. His express image yearns to be shown. deep within you there is a moaning. All of creation longing to see you walking in your distinction and giving birth to your identity. Receive the courage to walk in your distinction of divinity. To break out of the mold of conformity. To walk in your true identity! ALL OF CREATION LONG TO SEE ME WALK IN UR DISTINCTIONp & GIVE BIRTH TO UR IDENTITY AMEN.

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This is a very clever, funny poem Marja. Because that’s what I am I am not a kiwi I am Dutch". Really looking forward to meeting you in a couple of weeks.

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A premium smart security solution, Vivint sets the standard for high-tech features and all-around home protection. Vivint is one of the highest-ranked home security companies on the market today, and the standout reason is clear: smart security. Its 100% wireless systems take home automation to new heights with sleek gear that’ll please geeks and designers alike and monitoring that rivals the best pro plans anywhere. All Vivint systems are professionally installed, and what you get is pretty much unrivaled—voice recognition, remote control door locks, panning video cameras, the first-of-its-kind doorbell camera, and 2-way voice communication. Headquartered in Utah, Vivint began as APX Alarm Security in 1997. It partnered with the banking firm Goldman Sachs in 1998 and was acquired by the global investment firm Blackstone Group in 2012. Vivint emphasizes the benefits of home automation for shoppers with medium and higher budgets for home security. Their 100% wireless systems are professionally installed rather than DIY, and a technician connects each system to a powerful cell radio network to reach emergency monitors. The company has its own monitoring centers (instead of outsourcing), and in 2014 reported an average call response time of 10 seconds. The tech behind Vivint’s equipment is so solid that even negative feedback has little to do with the equipment or functionality, and more to do with pushy salespeople (more on that below). If you’re looking for a basic and cost-effective system that’ll pass the minimum threshold for home security, Vivint probably isn’t for you. But if you want to transform your home into a menacing smart tech fortress that looks good doing it, and you have the cash to do it, look no further. Vivint also offers 4 starter packages for equipment, and they run from roughly $700 to nearly $1800. The company does let you pay off the equipment over 5 years through its Monthly Flex Pay, so you can pay as little as $12 a month to offset the costs. Vivint’s starter kit includes the touchscreen panel plus your choice of 6 smart sensors—that’s door/window sensors, motion detectors, glass break detectors, flood/freeze detectors, and smoke or carbon monoxide detectors. Each component is replaced or repaired for free, by the way, and you can either add equipment bit by bit, or simply upgrade to the next package bundle. And because Vivint works with the Nest Thermostat and Amazon Echo, you can actually purchase them as part of your Vivint package. Sticking to its pattern of branching out, Vivint recently added two Google Home Minis to each of its starter kits and introduced a new Neighborhood Watch app called Streety at CES. All this and Vivint both designs and manufactures most of its equipment, and is even compatible with other smart products, like Nest Learning Thermostat and Amazon Echo. It’s worth noting that you can forego a monthly monitoring plan with Vivint and still use the equipment to monitor your home yourself, but you won’t have access to the mobile app and 24/7 tech support. Create the effect that you’re home! Vivint’s doorbell camera lets the owner view and speak with visitors via the Vivint Sky app. The Vivint doorbell camera provides streaming video and also supports two-way voice. When this came out in 2015, it was revolutionary—the first of its kind. Vivint and other wireless security companies provide remote controls that fit on keyrings. The typical remote can arm/disarm the system and also has a panic button. It also lets users set a custom function, like locking doors or adjusting lights. Vivint monitors a variety of indoor and outdoor security cameras. Video can be live-streamed to their mobile Sky app and saved to cloud storage. Vivint home automation is enhanced with Amazon Echo voice technology. Using biometric voice recognition, a Vivint system can respond to commands that control home temperature, lighting, locks and more. The Vivint Element thermostat works with Vivint home automation to add convenience and of course comfort and cost savings. Vivint’s newest control panel can work with the Vivint Element thermostat to make customized recommendations about settings to lower your bills while keeping you comfortable. Vivint offers mostly 5-year contracts, which is also the length of the Flex Pay term, and you have to buy out the duration of your contract if you have to cancel. There are some exceptions for extenuating circumstances, like active military service. All that said, if you’re able to pay for all your Vivint equipment up front, you’re eligible for a month-to-month contract and can still get professional alarm monitoring. A lot of people aren’t able to buy all the equipment up front, but even so, it’s rare for a home security company to offer any customers the super flexibility of month-to-month contracts. It’s worth reiterating that the longer your contract, the less you pay each month for the equipment you financed. But you’re locked in for longer. Money really does buy you the freedom of flexibility here. Vivint’s equipment is serious, so professional installation is a must. Typically, installation starts at $49.99 and increases from there depending on the additional equipment purchased. You control your equipment through the 7″ touchscreen control panels with large icons and clear text. For added simplicity, Vivint’s top plans support Vivint Sky mobile app control and voice recognition. With voice recognition, you can simply say, “I’m going to bed” to automatically lock your doors, arm your security system, and adjust lights throughout your home. A customizable keychain remote also helps make Vivint home automation and security easy to use. Vivint’s customer service has greatly improved over the past couple of years. Not only did Vivint earn a reputation for being aggressive with sales, Attorneys General for multiple US states filed charges for misrepresentation and deceptive sales tactics. Not long ago the company had thousands of pending complaints and a low rating from the Better Business Bureau… but today the Vivint BBB rating has climbed to a “B-.” A more transparent pricing structure introduced in January 2017 is partially responsible for the drop in customer complaints. Before 2017 Vivint customers paid monthly for monitoring but never actually owned their security equipment. Today, eligible Vivint customers can eventually own their security equipment with interest-free financing (or you can just buy it all up front). Vivint Flex Pay splits the monthly bill payment into one section for monitoring and another for the control panel and sensors. Customers make payments over 3 to 5 years depending on where they live or do business. It’s important to note that potential Vivint customers have the power to negotiate. For example, if you already have a contract with another home security provider, the Vivint sales agent has the power to offer a buyout to cover up to 12 months of the contract. However, the more months they cover, the less “bonus” they receive. This isn’t the case with all alarm companies, and is behind some of the negative feedback about pushy salesmen in the past. Vivint home security systems feature Vivint Sky 2.0 control panels with 7″ touchscreens, and these are the true belly of the beast. Each control panel oversees entryway sensors, at least one motion detector, and at least one environmental sensor such as a smoke alarm, and video cameras and cutting-edge home automation features are available with top Vivint plans. Here are lists of Vivint security system functions and features. Cloud storage is included with monitoring plans for Vivint customers who use video security. Space Monkey is the unit, and it holds 1TB of data, or roughly 2 million photos. Your video will be automatically backed up on this device and to the cloud. Vivint is a top choice for customers seeking professionally installed home security with advanced automation. Sales practices in the past damaged the company’s reputation, but it remains a leader in innovative home protection. If you want the latest home automation technologies, including a best-in-class doorbell camera, and you don’t mind paying for it upfront or by signing a long-term agreement, Vivint is probably your best bet.

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Search and book Perth Nissan mobile mechanics. Book your car service online and save. Mechanic was straight to the point and very pleasant. Second time using Perth Mech, and would again. Good price, friendly mechanic and a thorough service. Friendly service. Great price. Will now continue to use this mechanic.

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The sheep is the eighth symbol in the Japanese Zodiac. As sheep live in flocks peacefully, they were considered as the symbol of a happy family life. This sign represents “peace” and “security”. Sheep are caring, considerate, sympathetic, and they cherish friendship. They are endowed with artistic talent, and are passionate in whatever they do and believe in. However, they are very sensitive and tend to worry unnecessarily over small matters. Are keen to learn new things. Sheep are compatible with rabbits and boars. If these three come together, it generates a great positive power. Sheep also have a mutually beneficial relationship with horses. Oxen are the least compatible with sheep. In Japanese, a sheep is “hitsuji” in romaji, and is written as “羊” in kanji. In the Japanese Zodiac, however, it is written as “未”.

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Aleksandr Romanychev was born in 1919, two years after the October Revolution. He studied at the Rostov-on-Don Art College 1937-38. His art education was interrupted by World War II. He gained accaptance into the prestigious Repin Institute of Art in St. Petersburg in 1948. He graduated in 1954 and remained active in St. Petersburg as a professor of painting at his alma mater and as an artist until his death in the late 1980’s. A member of the Union of Artists of the USSR, Romanychev’s major shows included the "Soviet Russia Exhibition" in Moscow in 1960 and "All Union Exhibitions" throughout the 1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Works of Romanychev may be found in museums in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Rostov-on-Don and numerous regional museums throughout Russia. His paintings are in major private collections in Russia, Great Britain, Finland and the United States. He is listed in Matthew Bown’s, A Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Painters, 1900-1980’s on page 260. A plate of his painting,"By The Window", is also featured on the same page.

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Published: Aug. 4, 2010 at 02:16 p.m. The moment the details of Sam Bradford's contract began circulating over the weekend, the general reaction among NFL executives and players was largely the same: Holy #$%@! It was a seminal moment in the history of escalating rookie contracts. The idea that a player who had never taken an NFL snap, no matter how promising, had just pocketed a (legitimate) record $50 million guaranteed caused a unique visceral reaction. It's one not likely to be duplicated ever again. As the staggering contracts poured in -- $40 million guaranteed for Ndamukong Suh, $35 million guaranteed for Gerald McCoy and $36.7 million guaranteed for Trent Williams -- talk quickly turned to the negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement and the need for a serious recalibration on rookie spending. Whether I was on Twitter, or doing an interview with a radio station or chatting with my wife, the pulse of the average American seemed to be somewhere between stunned disbelief and head-shaking consternation. The prevailing thought was that something has to change here. There is no doubt a tight rookie wage scale will be a component of the next CBA, one that redistributes more money to current veterans and former players than what is now funneled into first-round picks. It's one of very few areas where there is sustained common ground between the NFL and NFLPA. They can't yet agree on the precise mechanism to accomplish it, but there's a tacit feeling it will be done. For all the talk about CBA uncertainty and potential problems negotiating contracts -- big and small -- in this tenuous labor climate, the monster rookie deals sure came in rapid fire. Seems to me, this was a rookie signing season just like every other in recent memory. Sure, a few weeks back the pace of first-round signings might have been slightly slower than usual, but ultimately this was the same as it ever was. The bulk of the deals were completed around the eve of a team's full camp opening, which is the norm. As we sit here now, still early in camp, only two first-rounders -- No. 6 pick Russell Okung and No. 9 C.J. Spiller -- remain unsigned. Again, this is to be expected. For all the trepidation teams might have had about pouring hundreds of millions in guaranteed payments to incoming players, it certainly didn't curtail the flow. Draft picks were again pushing (or surpassing) 20 percent increases over their slot from a year ago. The fact we don't know the precise years of service time that will be required for unrestricted free agency in the next CBA, and we don't know exactly how the salary cap will function didn't really matter in the end. Teams knew generally what it would take to sign their picks and, as the existing system is set up, you do what you have to do. The timing and tempo of the entire process was similar to others under this CBA. In that regard, not much changed. As in recent years, however, there weren't a whole lot of owners thrilled about it. It's been an issue with them for quite some time. When Colts president Bill Polian unloaded on the process during a radio interview this week, he was in essence speaking for the entire league. "We need to change the rookie system because to have, for example, Sam Bradford paid $50 million in guaranteed money for never having taken a snap in the National Football League is just wrong," Polian told 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis. "That money should go to veteran players who have earned it in the National Football League. That's a very stark example, but it exists. It's there, and it needs to be changed. And I don't think many other people, other than those such as agents who have a vested interest in the present system, would have a problem with that." The proliferation of rookie salaries cuts particularly to Polian's core, as the man who negotiated Bradford's mega-contract, Tom Condon, also happens to represent Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who is entering the final year of his contract and is in line to become the highest-paid player in NFL history -- again. Bradford's $50 million guaranteed is the new standard -- it won't stand alone for long with Manning, Tom Brady and Drew Brees on the horizon -- and, just like that, a player yet to throw a pass has helped expedite the growth of high salaries around the league. Anyone who tries to fault Bradford and/or Condon simply doesn't get it. As a wise man once said, don't hate the player, hate the game. The players and agents are operating based on the realities of this CBA and rookie system in the same manner as the teams are. It could all be gone in an instant. There are no guarantees that there will be a second contract, and in football especially, you cannot begrudge someone reaching for all of their value. And, in this marketplace, a player is only worth what he can get. For a rookie to get $50 million guaranteed, some club has to be willing to give him $50 million guaranteed. And don't fault the Rams, either. From the moment they landed the first overall pick, they knew what was to come. They are at the mercy of the system, and with Matt Stafford getting nearly $42 million a year ago from the Lions, it was just a matter of how close to $50 million Bradford got. There wasn't any way around that (Condon did the Stafford deal as well). They got their potential franchise quarterback into camp on time for the first full practice. That was their organizational goal. Furthermore, if Bradford is the player many talent evaluators believe he will be, three years down the road I'm sure some knucklehead like me will be on the television talking about him out-performing his contract and being a bargain. Because Manning and Brees and Brady will have been paid by then, and $22 million per season will be the new $15 million per season for elite quarterbacks. That's just how it goes. But a restrained rookie scale might curb some of that and, more importantly, divert more funds to established players who have out-performed their lower-round rookie deals but have yet to see that level of compensation. An adjusted rookie pay scale wouldn't solve all the problems various parties have with the existing system. And it won't be enough to create the kind of progress it will take to hammer out a new deal. It is, however, a necessary component of any new CBA and, over time, a case could be made that all successful NFL players, to say nothing of the teams, will benefit from it. Those college players about to enter their junior or senior seasons, however -- the draft class of 2011 -- might be wishing they had been born a year or two sooner. By not showing up for the start of Jets camp this week, corner Darrelle Revis effectively walked away from future guarantees in his salary of $20 million, beginning in 2011. So suffice it to say, it's hard to see him ending his holdout without recouping that money and finding a way to put more than the $1 million he's slated to earn in 2010 in his pocket. From what I'm hearing he is very much stuck with regards to his stance. Jets owner Woody Johnson handled the situation with aplomb in the media, and the sides have continued their dialogue. But it's going to take a sizeable financial commitment if all this is to be mended. Specifically, three years and $30 million, with a good portion guaranteed, would do it. It would buy the sides time to figure out a deal that would keep Revis a Jet for the duration of his career. It would send a message to the locker room about the lengths the club will go to to retain its young, talented core. It would ease the stress of a rabid fan base that sees it's Super Bowl hopes riding with this delicate negotiation. The Jets don't have to do anything, of course. Revis has a perfectly valid contract with three years remaining. If he sits out past Aug. 10 he loses a year towards his free-agent status. That's generally a strong deterrent. But this case is different in that the team approached the player right after the season about tearing up his contract. There is no debate over his merits, his place in the game and, to some degree, his worth. The three-year stopgap means the Jets don't have to beat Nnamdi Asomugha's $15.1 million a year (at least not yet) and, with expectations so high and a new stadium to fill and PSLs to sell, finding some way to appease their best player. Generally, that means coughing up a lot more money. One of the true mysteries of this offseason to me has been how the Chargers figure Marcus McNeil would ever play out 2010 for his tender (roughly $600,000) and their utter reluctance to work toward a long-term deal. McNeil played out his entire rookie contract, never said a word, didn't get in trouble, no DUI, no major issues with coaches, and he definitely out-performed that contract, getting two Pro Bowl nods. In the meantime, a tackle like Donald Penn, who has yet to reach the Pro Bowl, received an extension worth a max of $8 million a year. Elite left tackles don't play for relative chump change, and I'm not sure how anyone could expect them to. If the Chargers want to marginalize receiver Vincent Jackson, so be it. He's had the DUI issues, and I can understand the sentiment that a quarterback as good as Philip Rivers can cultivate talent at the receiver spot and make good players great. But I also know there's no way Rivers is going to block for himself and protect his own blindside, and the falloff between McNeil and those battling to take his job is steep. » Aubrayo Franklin is in no hurry to sign his franchise tender, I'm told. Could be a while before that goes down. If the 49ers were to offer assurances he would not be franchised again -- and we're assuming there will be some sort of franchise mechanism in the next CBA -- it might expedite his return. Franklin wouldn't be averse to a trade as well -- if it came with a long-term deal attached, one could only imagine he would welcome it -- but the odds of that happening for the talented defensive tackle are slim to none, a fact he is well aware of. » I've been cautioning against the mounting sentiment that Dez Bryant is a guaranteed starter for quite some time. He could ill afford missing a month or more after a lost 2009 season in college, and far too many people were underestimating the competency and trust offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has in depth receivers like Patrick Crayton and Sam Hurd. Bryant is a great cog as a third-down target and someone who could make an impact in the red zone and certain specific packages. But he's going to need time to master that offense, to say nothing of getting healthy. » I would not be surprised if the Ravens ended up re-signing corner Frank Walker at some point in the next few weeks. Other teams have shown some interest in him as well, Dallas included. I have heard the Cowboys are monitoring several DBs, in fact. » Count me among those who would still be utterly stunned if Brett Favre isn't under center for the Vikings at some point in 2010, even if it's not in Week 1 for the "Remember Me Bowl" with the Saints.

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A radio show is carving out a space for queer people on the airwaves of Kinshasa. Founded by Patou Izai in 2012, the platform Jeunialissime aims to create a safe space for people from within the LGBTI community in the DRC to express their views and discuss pertinent and salient issues. As traditional and religious intolerance in the country makes any discussions about LGBTI rights and identity a sensitive topic, it provides a safe space where people can voice their views anonymously. Jeuniafrica is the platform’s weekly radio programme. As in many African countries, LGBTQI rights in the DRC are almost non-existent. Tradition and conservative religious communities mean that queer people are living under a constant threat of, at best, ostracisation or, worst case, attacks. The fact that the country doesn’t have formal legislation against queer people means that they’re not persecuted by law but their rights to exist are not protected by their government. Patou Izai reporting on the streets. Despite the fact that he is an atheist, Izai comes from a conservative Christian family that boasts seven children. He is the third. So when he disclosed his sexuality to his family, he knew what was at stake; he could be ostracised and even end up without a home. This failed to deter him though as his struggle was not just his own but also that of a silenced community of queer people living in Kinshasa. From his experience of coming out came the idea of actively creating a community to address the concerns of those affected. Armed with a degree in mathematics and informatics from the National Pedagogy University in Kinshasa, creating an online platform was a natural solution. The idea of a regular online chat session came about but this was not without its hiccups. It was while he was surfing the internet that he discovered Soundcloud. This also had its challenges. Also, many of the target people refused to grant Izai interviews. Most of those who did, Izai says, were not necessarily homophobic but did consider homosexuality an aberration. This desire to improve kept them going and they eventually received support from the Children’s Radio Foundation who supplied them with the resources to create a more professional product. ‘They provided us with professional recorders that have greatly improved the sound quality of the broadcast, they trained us on the basics of journalism and gave us concepts that have enabled us to structure our programme,’ he says. After this upskilling, things began to change. The positive feedback started streaming in both locally and from LGBTI diaspora, and the show has continued growing its audience. They now broadcast on the FM airwaves via RTVS1, a private Kinshasa radio station, and stream online through Soundcloud in French. The programme covers a variety of issues from human and gender rights to sexuality, stigma, health and religion. But Izai says this is not the end goal as bigger plans are afoot for a wider reach in the DRC and bringing the show to TV. Izai’s story is captured succinctly in a short film looking at the events in his life that led to his starting Jeunialissime. The film was produced by South Africa-based social change content creators Makhulu in conjunction with the Children’s Radio Foundation.

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2019-04-23T16:31:45Z

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Husniyati Omar cheated home owners and sub-contractors. A con artist returned to a life of crime just a month after her release from prison and later masterminded a renovation scam involving nearly $1.8 million. Husniyati Omar, 41 - a mother of seven children aged three to 19 - cheated home owners and sub-contractors by failing to honour agreements. The Singaporean was jailed for seven years and nine months yesterday after pleading guilty last month to 20 cheating charges and one count of criminal breach of trust involving almost $770,000. Another 126 charges for similar offences involving the remaining amount were taken into consideration during sentencing. The court heard that Husniyati was sentenced to four months jail in 2015 after admitting to cheating offences. Following her release in August that year, she misappropriated $68,260 from her employer, home renovation company Elegance Concept, between September and December 2015. She left the company in January 2016. After that, she cheated 89 home owners and sub-contractors out of nearly $1.8 million. In early 2016, Husniyati asked her friend Christina Wong Hoi Khay, 22, to be the sole director and shareholder of a renovation firm called Carpentry Design Works. She promised to give Ms Wong $3,000 every month. But the company and its bank accounts were at all times controlled by Husniyati and her husband, Aszrul Yusoff, 37, the court heard. Deputy Public Prosecutor Lee Ti-Ting told District Judge Edgar Foo that the couple promised home owners and prospective customers that the company was able to complete renovation works within specific deadlines. However, Husniyati never had the intention of ensuring that Carpentry Design Works would honour the agreements or complete the renovation works. Husniyati also duped sub-contractors into believing that she would pay them for work they had done. However, she had no intention of paying them. One sub-contractor, engaged to carry out the flooring work, alerted the police on April 13 last year and Husniyati was arrested. While out on bail, Husniyati asked a former employee of Carpentry Design Works, Mr Mohammad Khairuldin Abdullah, 32, to set up another renovation company, Chanteq Flooring Specialist, through which she continued to commit cheating offences with a similar modus operandi. Judge Foo noted that large sums of money were involved in Husniyati's current cases and she had made no restitution. He also highlighted that she had re-offended while out on bail. The case involving Aszrul is still pending.

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2019-04-19T10:56:49Z

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Located in the heart of the Industrial Area of Doha, when fully open Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital (HMGH) will join Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) network of specialist and community hospitals and will be dedicated to caring for adult males living and working in the Industrial Area of Doha. Offering a range of outpatient clinics and clinical support services, the new hospital will also provide inpatient care, surgical services, and emergency care. These services will be opened in phases during the coming months. By bringing care closer to where it is needed in the community, HMC’s newest hospital is expected to relieve some of the pressure on other hospitals and clinics, particularly emergency services at Hamad General Hospital and Al Wakra Hospital. Hamad al Khalifa, HMC’s Chief of Healthcare Facilities said when fully open, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital will offer a range of services and facilities, helping to meet the healthcare demands of Qatar’s growing population. “Late last year His Highness the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani officially opened HMC’s three new Medical City hospitals, significantly expanding our ability to care for patients. I am extremely proud that we can now build upon this success as we start to see patients at Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital," said Khalifa. “When fully open, HMGH will offer the same high standard of facilities, services, and care we have seen at all of Hamad’s hospitals. It will provide all adult males, from Qataris to expatriate labourers, with the best possible care right here within the heart of the Industrial Area community,” added Khalifa. Wilson Ross, Acting CEO of Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital said the opening of outpatient clinics at the new hospital is the result of many years of careful planning and hard work. He said it is the first step towards the hospital becoming fully operational. Hussein Ishaq, Executive Director of Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital, reinforced the significance of having a hospital located in the heart of the Industrial Area. “HMC has been the leading healthcare provider in Qatar for nearly 40 years and this new hospital will ensure we continue to provide world-class care for generations to come. Once fully operational, HMGH will have a major positive impact on health services in Qatar, and in particular for patients located in the Industrial Area. These patients will no longer need to travel to Doha for care, and the new hospital will also help to reduce the burden on our busy hospitals in Doha,” said Ishaq. “The opening of this new hospital underscores the importance both Qatar and HMC place on providing community-based quality healthcare to all residents in a fair and equitable manner. Our staff is ready and eager to welcome patients to the new hospital,” added Ishaq.

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2019-04-23T14:32:02Z

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There is not a mixed playlist that I make on Spotify that does not contain at least two or three Van Morrison songs. He is, after all, my favorite singer and songwriter of all time. My kids would tell you that his voice is part of the soundtrack of their childhood, and they would be right. I’ve loved his music for as far back as I can remember. There were many songs I could have chosen to do for today’s post: “Queen of the Slipstream” tops the list and “Tupelo Honey” is not far behind. “Crazy Love” has recently been playing on repeat on every device I own, as well as in the space between my ears. It’s to the point where even my granddaughter, Nora, starts to sing when she hears it. There are so many more songs I could talk about, and I’m fairly certain that more than one of them will find their way into this Wednesday spotlight, but I decided to go with a request for “Into the Mystic” for today’s post. My fellow cocktail Instagrammer and friend, Steve (a.k.a. boxesandbooze), writes a blog by the same name that is an unusual combination of cocktails and puzzle boxes. His garnish skills are unsurpassed by anyone else, and I so wish I could have had him make me some kind of a Celtic knot out of a lemon peel for today’s cocktail. I enjoy and respect his work immensely and truly appreciate his constant support and friendship, as well as his encouraging (and often very funny) comments. “Into the Mystic” was written and released by Van Morrison in 1970, when I was (dare I say it) only nine-years-old. The name of the album was Moondance. Unlike the title track, “Into the Mystic” didn’t catch my attention until many years later, and it was the music I noticed before the lyrics. It’s such an irresistible blend of acoustic guitar and horns, the occasional tambourine, and the sweetness of Morrison’s young voice, all held in place by a beat that truly does make you feel as though you’re rocking on a boat that’s sailing to somewhere. I still get chills every time he sings the line “when the foghorn sounds” and you actually hear it in the music. In terms of statistics, “Into the Mystic” ranks at number 474 on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, released in 2010, and at 42 on The 885 Essential XPN Songs compiled by WXPN listeners in 2008. My favorite interesting fact of all, however, is that according to a BBC survey, it is the song that doctors say they play the most while performing surgery. I know that I’d trust my surgeon more if I knew he was a Van Morrison fan. For today’s cocktail, I decided to keep things very simple. Using a base of Redbreast 12-year-old Irish whiskey, I created a riff on a Manhattan by adding Celtic Honey liqueur and three full dashes of DRAM black bitters. The end result was a warm and spicy combination of flavors, with a definite kick and just enough sweetness to make you want to drink it forever, or at least while listening to “Into the Mystic” a few times. For me, it was like the sound of Van Morrison’s voice, especially in those early years, singing to us about love in a way that only he could. There’s a link to the song at the bottom of this post. Cheers everyone, and especially you, Steve. I hope you think I did the song some justice. Happy Wednesday! *available at Total Wine and More in Cherry Hill and from online retailers. **available at Art in the Age in Philadelphia, or online from Amazon or DRAM’s website. You an also substitute regular aromatic bitters here. Such a wonderful piece. the music came alive again for me from your writing. Thank you so much. You’re welcome, Steve! It’s one of my favorites and I truly enjoyed writing about it!

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2019-04-21T23:20:37Z

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Once you decide where it will be used, you will be able to sift through your choices a little faster, and find the one that will work best for you. One of the things you will need to consider is if you select a wireless model; make sure it has several channels so you will be able to switch to a different one in case your new device interferes with your WiFi service. It is also a good idea to stay with frequencies that are 900MHz and higher, as these are less likely to be flooded with white noise and other peoples conversations. Not many of these intercoms are totally secure, but you can get one that has enough channels that it would be difficult to pick up someone else’s conversation without searching for it. The following lists will help you get a good idea of what is out there, and which one’s rank well. If you choose well, you will be able to use your new device for many years to come. Video intercoms have many uses these days. They can be used to monitor entry ways to see who is entering or leaving; they can be used to provide surveillance for security; or they can simply be used to keep an eye on those you want to watch. Many of them will have remote operations allowing you to view your monitors from anywhere in the world where you have a wireless connection. Finding the right video intercom for you won’t be difficult if you take a look at our list below. The video intercoms on this list were chosen for their variety of functions, their cost, and how easy they are to operate. When deciding what wireless intercom to add to your portfolio of wireless products already in your house or business, you have to first consider its compatibility. Around 900MHz to 5.8GHz using the digital spread spectrum is the preferred usage, as these will almost certainly limit those outside your network and can reach distances of up to 1,000-feet. There are many features available, but the big ones will include noise reduction, distance of use, and expandability. People typically get used to a new wireless intercom system and want to expand it. So make sure that your system will allow for these options and you will find one that is perfect for your application. The intercoms selected for this list all have a variety of features. Before you decide, you will need to ask yourself a few things. How will it be used? By whom will it be used? And where will it be used. If you are using a wireless intercom around the house, some of these selections will cater to the elderly by using a large keypad, louder sounds, and visual reading. Some of these selections can be used as a child intercom that has a sensitivity adjustment to filter white noise and not disturb your sleeping child. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will find a great headset that will allow you to ride your motorcycle and communicate with those around you, with complete, hands free operation. All the intercoms selected below were chosen for their unique features and design. Depending on what you will use your wireless intercom for, you will have several choices as these will include all these features.

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2019-04-26T00:06:56Z

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This resource outlines the generally accepted structure for introductions, body paragraphs, ... When writing a research paper, you may need to use a more formal, less personal tone. .... Authors often use enthymemes to persuade audiences.

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2019-04-24T20:43:05Z

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I know, I know….Mother’s Day was last Sunday….but, it is kind of difficult to write about something before it has had a chance to happen. At this point, all of our boys are off hither and yon, and it took a few extra days for all the calls, texts, instant chats, and gifts to find their way to me. I don’t mind at all, as I feel much the same way about Mother’s Day that I do about Valentine’s Day. I don’t need Hallmark to tell my family when they should tell me ‘thanks’ or ‘I love you’ or whatever they might need/want to tell me. By the time it was all over, however, I had received some kind of contact from each of my four boys men. Then, a few days later, I received this adorable apron from the Hubby Dearest…The fact that I knew it was coming did not diminish my joy in receiving it! At 9:00 am the doorbell rang. I woke from a sound sleep, ran to the intercom, and said, “hello?”. It was my lovely friend Rebecca, with my Pampered Chef order….Oops. I knew she was supposed to come sometime that morning….I threw on a jumper and ran downstairs to open the door. While I was standing there, trying to wake up and make some sense out of life, a man walked up, thrust a box in my hand, and walked off. He then drove off in what looked like an un-marked white van. What is this? Oh, it is from Amazon and has Daniel’s name on it. Oh, shoot. He must have accidentally forgotten to have his school book (for post session) delivered to his school address….or so I thought. Really, it was about two hours later by the time I realized it could possibly be the gift that he had hinted at when we were on the phone on Sunday…. All in all, it was a very good Day, week! Cute apron and wasn’t it nice to keep celebrating Mother’s Day? We decided NOT to go out for dinner because everyone and the universe is out there. So now I’m owed a Mother’s Day dinner. I like that. How nice that you heard from all the guys and were showered with some fun gifts! What a great post!! I just got the previous book in the series from Gaylen last week and have it ready to go… Why, I think I’ll go brew a strong cuppa’ and jump in. So nice! I love the apron! I have been wanting to sew some (I have the patterns & fabric even) but as I consider myself NOT a seamstress, it’s not happening. Love it! Brand ‘pank-ing new apron. Happy Mother’s Day! apron is adorable–my daughter the baker would love it!!! And i think all celebrations that pertain to us (mothers day, valentines, birthday, anniversaries) should last at least a week!!!!! I lovelove love love your apron. Fun post! Such a great apron!! And I love the unexpected mail from your son… very cute!

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2019-04-23T04:27:43Z

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A few game prototypes on FDS RAM adapters surfaced online over the years, for example on Yahoo Japan Auction. Most of these that I've seen are mmc3 mapper-based games. A seller I contacted claims to have such a prototype of a game, and it's also mmc3. But I'm kind of hesitant about buying, because every one of his other prototypes, all SFC, look like he just put publicly available game ROMs onto EPROM chips, which were then put on the exact same type of dev board. So I'm wondering: could he have done similar, in that he put an mmc3 game onto EPROM chips and placed them on an mmc3 proto board? Would the game even run like that? The whole point of the prototype boards was that you could replace the EPROM. During development of a prototype, the EPROM would have been changed many, many times. The EPROM that's in there, if authentic, is merely the last one that happened to be in the board. Yes it's very easy to replace an old EPROM with a new one today, on such a board. You'd really have to judge the authenticity of the EPROM based on its contents, I think. I don't know why someone would replace an authentic prototype EPROM, unless they thought they could get more money if it was a prototype of a rarer game? What's the difference to you if it's the "original" EPROM or a new EPROM with identical data? Are you interested in collecting the original EPROM, or are you interested in the data on it, or just interested in a working cartridge? There's no functional difference between a new and old EPROM (except sometimes old ones lose their data over time, corrupting the ROM). I don't know how you'd go about trying to verify that an EPROM itself is old or new; they are standard components and it's very easy to find new old stock of EPROMs too. No, its because I'm worried whether the guy is selling a legitimate prototype of the game, or if it could just be the retail game on eproms. He's asking for quite a price, so I'm wondering if its possible he's passing off a fake. Obviously, I don't want to be ripped off. As I said, all his other protos look like that's what he did, just burned games on eprom chips and put onto snes dev boards, selling them for lots of money on eBay. I don't mind if the eproms aren't original; it's the data. Well, the EPROMs themselves are probably going to look the same whether they've been replaced or not. I don't think you could tell anything useful from a photograph of the EPROM, in most cases. You could ask the seller for a CRC of the ROM, perhaps? That would let you compare against retail versions or other known versions of the ROM to see if the data is any different. Of course, if they have the CRC it means they've dumped it for themself already, so you won't be the only person with that data if you got it. Also, since EPROMs can lose their data over time (usually if exposed to UV light through the window), even if there was no difference between the EPROM and a known ROM dump when it was first burned, errors accumulated over time would change the CRC too. So even a unique CRC is not a guarantee of a valid ROM. Depends on what you value, maybe? Ok, so he can indeed download an (mmc3) NES ROM off the internet, burn it to some EPROMs, put them on a PCB in an FDS RAM adapter; it'll work, so he can pass it off as a genuine prototype version of the game. I don't doubt that the PCB is real; he probably has one or more of them for this purpose, as he's in Japan and he already seems to have tons of long dev boards for SNES. Probably has a connection for the empty boards. I'm not questioning the EPROM chips themselves; nor any of the physical components. ^^^ I've seen a few blank prototype carts like this sell on yahoo auctions lately. So it is definitely quite possible someone bought a blank one and dropped eproms in. Yeah that's basically what all this guys SNES/SFC protos are. All on the same type of long board (but not what's shown in that link). After asking him if he has protos of another game series, from a different account, and he gave a parallel answer (replace all instances of the first series with the second). Yeah I think this guy is a scammer. I remember a while back (12 years ago at least) there was a guy selling lots of bare TKEPROM boards (MMC3 proto/demo NES boards, not FC) on ebay. I can't remember how many exactly, maybe it was 8 in each lot. Sadly, I wanted to put in a last minute bid but missed the end of the auction, nnd it turned out to be the last lot that they listed. They went really cheap (like under $2 per board IIRC). I was pretty bummed at the time. Always wondered what became of those boards, if they became fake protos or just sat on some collector's shelf. I'd imagine the bare boards are more rare than populated ones, but probably not worth as much. I'll probably expand this topic in the General sub-forum, but focused more on the seller. Despite all of the suspicious aspects, some people believe it could be legitimate. I'd love to get a solid word on this to be sure.

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2019-04-23T07:58:24Z

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We want you to succeed in the interview and get the role we work with you – give you back control of your career, we know you may be busy and sometimes can’t meet in person so we offer two options for you interview coaching in person and over the phone. Prior to our interview coaching session we develop a tailored coaching program for you. How to make a great impression and get noticed. Techniques for building confidence and rapport in interview. Sell yourself into the role. Your 2 minute and 30 second sales pitch. How to answer typical interview questions. The background of competency and behavioural based interviews and what to expect. Role play and rehearse competency and behavioural based questions and answers. Give you tip, tricks and techniques to prepare you for any interview from panel interviews, one on one etc. How to beat the competition and get an offer for the role. You can view the interview as the best opportunity to impress a prospective employer, or as the scariest stress test you could put yourself through. We are here to take away the stress. Are you off to a traditional interview? Or a behavioural based interview? Will you be subject to the stress test? Or a panel interview? Do you understand how each works? Are you clear what each tries to achieve and how? Have you worked out what they really want to know about you? Early planning, analysis and practice will give you the best chance of starring. Stars get the offers! Interview Coaching is best once you have secured an interview as our interview coaching and interview preparation sessions are designed directly around the job you are interviewing for. We match you with Coach who is most aligned with your industry, but who also has had experience and exposure across a variety of industries and fields. The coach will review the job description (responsibilities, skills and requirements of the role), and using their knowledge of current recruitment practices, they will go through with you what the interview process looks like and rehearse the questions that are most likely to come up. They will also prepare you in how to address competency-based questions, by giving you feedback and coaching you in response to your answers. Our interview coaching service will teach you to be confident in your answers to ensure the panel/recruiter remembers you, and they will give you the advice and guidance you need to make a positive powerful impression, and to stand out from other candidates. This coaching can be done in person or over the phone – typically it takes a 60-90-minute coaching session to fully prepare you for the interview. “Shawn was incredible in helping me to prepare for my interview. Firstly, he knew what the role entailed and what questions I was likely to be asked. Secondly, he helped me to draw answers from my experiences to address the selection criteria. Thirdly, he gave me very good advice on how to present myself in a corporate setting.

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2019-04-25T20:03:46Z

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The title of "Terminus Americana" refers to the tome of conspiracy theorem that drives Matt Pelfrey's coruscating satire. That volume is something of a Macguffin. The core focus of "Terminus" is the twilight of American empire, as refracted through a violence-infatuated media, which the jaggedly effective production by TheSpyAnts caustically embraces. It begins benignly enough, as Mac Winchell (the excellent Brett Hren) takes a chirpy phone call from wife Brenda (CB Spencer). His confidential exchange with fellow employee Felix (Hal Perry) suggests the kind of corporate evisceration that Billy Wilder patented. Then Felix goes on a shooting rampage, whispers a tacit message to Mac before killing himself, and "Terminus" barrels into pitch-black absurdist territory. Pelfrey ("An Impending Rupture of the Belly") possesses an unflinchingly original voice. If the polemic can be overt, that seems the point, with the accuracy of Pelfrey's broadsides both hilarious and disturbing. Barring some halting transitions, director Danny Parker-Lopes keeps the tone grimly akimbo. The designs are sparely resourceful, and the cast (with alternates) is adept, impressively centered by Hren's antihero. At the reviewed performance, John Charles Meyer's outré executive, Maria Tomas' secret-society emissary, and Justin Dabuet and Adam Dornbusch as hacking Marlboro Men stood out amid an accomplished pack. Written well before Sept. 11, 2001, the play premiered at Lodestone Theatre Ensemble shortly afterward. Its relevance has only deepened in the wake of subsequent gun-related national tragedies. "Terminus Americana" won't be for everyone -- but perhaps it should be. "Terminus Americana," Elephant Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays. Ends Aug. 15. $20. (323) 860-8786. Running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes.

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2019-04-25T09:10:58Z

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A weekly conversation which tackles a range of different questions and topics. Brooke and Jaimee tackle the BIG question of selecting your GCSEs and A-Levels. Along the way they talk about their own experiences and give their opinions on the difference between 6th Form and College. Brooke and Jaimee tackle the BIG question of How can you get fit and maintain a healthier lifestyle? Along the way they break their advice down into 3 main tips and discuss staying motivated. After a few weeks away the Big Question returns with new hosts Brooke and Jaimee who tackle the BIG question of What is bullying? Along the way they discuss the different types of bullying, the impacts of bullying and how you can deal with bullying. Demi and Georgia tackle the BIG question of What are you doing in the New Year? Along the way they talk about their new years resolutions and how they are planning to tackle 2015. Demi and Georgia tackle the BIG question of What is Christmas? Along the way they discuss what is like to have a birthday on Christmas day, how different religions celebrate over the winter break and their favourite christmas songs. Demi and Georgia tackle the BIG question of why are we so concerned with our body image and ultimately come to a very important conclusion. Demi and Georgia discuss the positives and negatives of using social networks and rules for how to approach their use. PLUS they take a slight detour into how technology has changed for different generations!

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2019-04-26T06:45:35Z

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Wedding parties, prom dates, birthday parties—too often, we let limousines into our lives only for the big occasions. But not every vehicle in a limousine fleet is meant for big groups. What do you do when you want to hire a limousine but there isn’t a grand, crowd-pleasing occasion? Here’s some advice from one of the best Charleston, SC limo companies on how to hire a limo for private use in the Holy City or anywhere you’d like to travel. Define the purpose of your trip. We’re not going to require that you designate an official purpose and register it with the company. But if you’re going to pick the right service for your needs, you’re going to need to know what you want to get out of your Charleston, SC limousine ride. Nights out. You don’t have to have a giant birthday bash downtown to enjoy a nice night out while drinking responsibly. Lincoln Town Cars and Navigators are great ways to experience a taste of luxury. And, of course, they’ll take you downtown in style if that’s where you want to go! Special occasions. Have a special anniversary date planned? Simply want to get out of the house with a few friends? It doesn’t even have to be that special of an occasion to simply enjoy a luxurious Charleston, SC limo ride. Airport transfers. One of the most common limousine services around: getting people from point A to point B in style. Marquee limo will always be on time to help ensure you’re well prepared for your flight. “Other.” Maybe you don’t know what your plan is yet—you just know that you want to ride in a limousine. As long as you know what you want, a good limo company like Marquee can oblige. Give the limousine company as much advance notice as possible. If you want to ride in the car of your choice, you’re going to have to give a limousine company a head’s up first. It’s possible to call up and reserve a limousine short notice, but you may find that your top choice from that limousine fleet has already been booked by another party. Plan ahead and book your limo ride early. Do a little reputation-searching first. If you aren’t sure about which is the best Charleston, SC limousine company to hire, don’t be afraid to check out their websites and see what you find. Heck, if you’re reading this blog, you’re doing it right now. A little bit of reputation goes a long way in ensuring that you’re working with the best limousine company. Additionally, look at a company’s website itself. Do they list a phone number prominently? Does their contact page actually look like it will go to a human being? Do they provide you a list of limousine services they provide? Whatever your goals for your next Charleston, SC limousine ride, you don’t need a party to feel justified in experiencing a taste of luxury. All you need is a little know-how, a little foresight, and the willingness to sit back and enjoy the ride. Contact Marquee Limo Company to book your Charleston, SC limo today!

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2019-04-19T10:59:19Z

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“It helped me so much,” Asuncion-Reyes said recently. Prystanski said the foundation handed out its first scholarships in 2009 to three students, and it was a total of $900. “It took us a while to build up an endowment fund,” he said. “We will need to have an endowment fund of $55 million,” Prystanski said. “We’re not building a building — we’re building a capital fund. We will raise $55 million — I have no doubt about that. “The scholarship did help me because I would have had to work more without it,” Chau said. Visit the Winnipeg Free Press philanthropy page here.

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2019-04-23T06:40:36Z

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Capitol Commentary: June 17, 2011 | Senator Bill Brady Lawmakers will return to Springfield next week to end the impasse that left capital road construction funds in limbo. Legislators will return to Springfield June 22 to vote on a “clean” capital construction measure that would avert a shutdown of state road projects and other construction programs. On June 16, the Senate President announced that the Senate Democrat Caucus has agreed to advance the capital budget funding stream without $430 million in add-ons they were pushing. A shutdown of road construction plans could have idled as many as 52,000 workers in Illinois. At issue was an amendment to a single budget bill, House Bill 2189, which contains the state’s capital construction budget, including the road construction program. In an attempt to leverage more spending before lawmakers adjourned May 31, Senate Democrats amended HB 2189 to include more than $430 million in additional expenditures and sent the bill back to the House for concurrence. House lawmakers refused to accept the additional spending, and Senate Democrats refused to back down. Senate Republicans unanimously opposed the additional spending as well as the effort to hold construction projects hostage for extra spending that the state cannot afford. A June 15 meeting between the Governor and the state’s legislative leaders about the capital construction program brought no resolution, and the Governor told the leaders that a shutdown of construction projects could begin as early as June 20 if an agreement wasn’t reached by the Governor’s self-imposed June 17 deadline. One day after the meeting with the Governor, a statement issued by the Senate President June 16 conceded that the capital jobs program “should continue uninterrupted,” indicating that Senate Democrats would withdraw their demand for more spending at this time. A June 14 decision by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability will allow some state employees, retirees and dependents to stick with their current health care plans if a 90-day temporary contract is negotiated by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. These options are in addition to HMO Illinois, BlueAdvantage HMO and CIGNA, which are also available. The State and Humana Health Plans were unable to come to an agreement on the terms of a 90-day contract. The Benefit Choice Period has been extended to June 20 for employees and retirees to select a health care plan. Confusion and concern has surrounded the proposed health insurance changes. The Governor’s office has said that information regarding the potential contracts will be posted to the CMS State Employee Web site. Employees and retirees should monitor the site for the most up-to-date information and any additional plans that may be available. Also during the week, an education reform measure was signed into law, the result of lengthy negotiations between legislators, parents’ advocates, teachers and school administrators. Senate Bill 7 advances important improvements to Illinois’ education system, while saving taxpayers’ money. While many say the legislation is not the final solution to all of our educational problems, it does add some accountability into Illinois’ educational system. The legislation outlines a number of performance-based initiatives that demand more accountability from educators and school administrators. Included in the proposal are provisions to lessen the impact of a teachers’ strike through increased transparency and other requirements that will be required before a teachers’ union can strike; streamline the dismissal process of tenured teachers in situations related to conduct and performance; allow schools to place an emphasis on performance, rather than seniority, when considering teacher reductions; permit the Chicago School Board to increase the number of hours in the school day and the number school days in the year—and allows Chicago teachers to collectively bargain on these types of agreements; and allow for good teachers to be acknowledged through accelerated tenure.

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2019-04-18T11:25:57Z

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Fairfield Museum’s annual IMAGES juried photography exhibition features some of the most stunning and expected work of area photographers. After studying nearly 1,000 entries submitted by professional, amateur, and student photographers, the judges selected the work of 55 finalist exhibitors to display at the museum. At the Preview Gala, which kicked off the exhibition, two shutterbugs took home grand prizes. Torrance York’s photo, Refractions 3/19/12 #1150, featuring her seven-year-old daughter, won the Grand Prize in the Professional Serious Amateur Category. Torrance’s win snagged her a solo art show at Southport Galleries this fall. Also taking home an award was Audrey Ryan of Fairfield, who was named the Student Grand Prize Winner for her self-portrait. The IMAGES exhibition also features the work of Philip Trager, a renowned photographer famous for his stirring photography of dance and architecture. The work of the 55 finalists and prizewinners will be on display at the Fairfield Museum through July 21.

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2019-04-23T14:51:04Z

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The information presented on this page was originally released on January 24, 2014. It may not be outdated, but please search our site for more current information. If you plan to quote or reference this information in a publication, please check with the Extension specialist or author before proceeding. JACKSON -- Central Mississippi agriculture producers can provide input and direction on educational programming and research delivered by Mississippi State University. The Central Mississippi Producer Advisory Council meeting will be Feb. 18 at the McKenzie Arena in Raymond. Representatives from the MSU Extension Service and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station will discuss current issues and answer questions. Individual commodity sessions will be held throughout the day. The first session begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes beef, equine and forages; forestry and wildlife; dairy; and apiculture, or beekeeping. The second session begins at 11:00 a.m. and includes fruits, vegetables and nuts; small ruminants and swine; ornamentals; and agricultural crops. Reports on each commodity group’s research and Extension priorities will be shared during a general session after lunch. Keith Coble, an MSU Giles Distinguished Professor of agricultural economics, will speak during lunch. Deadline for preregistration is Feb. 13 by 5 p.m. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 18. The meeting will end at 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. For more information call the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center at 601-857-2284.

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2019-04-20T14:40:06Z

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PrestaShop has officially announced in a video that PrestaShop Cloud Users are reached upto 400000. That is a big milestone as it is released recently and it has gain success in a short time. Following my last roundup about PrestaShop cloud hosting problems and solutions that has received much appreciation from PrestaShop users; I am back with second part of this series. Hopefully, it will be helpful for new and experienced users of Cloud hosting. Keeping it really short, let’s start from here. The Modules available at Official PrestaShop Market Place does not comply with my requirements. Can I use a 3rd party module on my PrestaShop Cloud Store? PrestaShop cloud hosting does not allow using 3rd party modules. It is made free just with the intention that it will be helpful for newcomers who does not have enough expertise in PHP, SQL, Database etc. I want to use my domain url that I have bought already, for my PrestaShop cloud hosting. Can I do that? Yes, you can do that, just you have to put your already existing domain Cloud-Shop-Settings and it will works. I have bought a theme [from PrestaShop official marketplace] to use on my PrestaShop cloud hosting store, but it don’t worked well. Can I use this theme for self hosted store? You can’t use the theme for a self hosted sever. Only you can backup your date if your want to move to self hosted server. How I can configure SMTP server for sending order mails to my customers in PrestaShop cloud? There is own email server for PrestaShop cloud which you can use by checking “SendinBlue” account at the back-end. After activating it, go to the parameter page on SendinBlue and copy the password. Input this password in email settings in PrestaShop. Since PrestaShop cloud don’t offers SSL certificate, can I buy it from a third party and install on PrestaShop hosted cloud store. No. It’s not possible to use SSL from a third party for cloud version. PrestaShop is looking to provide SSL in the future. Wait till then. I want to have a multiple vendor’s admin panel with a single frontend. Is it possible in PrestaShop cloud? Yes, it is possible in PrestaShop hosted cloud; just you have to install a marketplace module available at the PrestaShop official marketplace and go forward. I want to install Paypal Europe module [which is free to download from official marketplace] in my PrestaShop Cloud based store. I downloaded a zip file but when I tried to install it in Cloud, it doesn’t allow me as there is no such option. From where I can install it? You don’t have need to download zip file from official market palce. Rather then Change you county localization other then USA e.g. Set a country of Europe. After doing that go to the modules section and search for Paypal, now you will be able to install Paypal Europe. I want to add a new theme on my PrestaShop cloud, how can I install it and change the default theme? You can do it simply by going to the PrestaShop cloud back-office. Then Go to Preference>template>add template>new template. Search a new template and install it. I want to change the Default expires duration on PrestaShop Cloud for static files which is one day by default. I want to change it to one month. My PrestaShop cloud store sometimes stuck with the certification issue as shown in the image. How can I fix it? Use http instead of https in your url. Then it will work fine. The today’s question answers session now completes here. These question/answers are taken from the PrestaShop forum. Let me know if you found this post useful or give suggestion by giving comments below. its provide a useful information. it is very good.

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2019-04-20T08:17:48Z

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The small town Kapuvár is located in West Hungarian not far from the borderline of Austria and from the Lake Fertő.You can take a walk in the urban park, visit the museum of the town, where you can be informed about the animal world and flora of the Hanság.Kapuvár is a pardise for cycler too. In Fertő-Hanság National Park you can admire amazing bird species and beasts. Int he Széchenyi Castle in Nagycenk you find a museum and a french garden with numerous rare tree species of the world. Children can travel on a dinkey line and a visit a collection of old locomotives. The King of the Alpine: Schneeberg. It’s 2075 m high. The hilltop you can reach by take the Salamander cog-rail or a chairlift or you climb the tracks. From the cramponee on the top you can look at the dizzing depth. In the resting place of the cog-rail you can buy and eat a huge jam tart. Skywalk on the hilltop with sight to the dizzing depth. After a 15 minutes long trip from the state border you arrive to this luna park. It’s the hugest luna park in Austria. 140 000 m2 and 4 different experience departments are waiting for you – from the Youngest to the Oldest! Only 1 hour (50 km) from the state border you find the Hill Hochswab. You can take a walk in the village of Hochswab, travel to the 1500-1600 m high plateau above the townlet by car or a chairlift. From this point you can continue your journey even higher to the top (1810m) with another chairlift. Here you find a ski centre of Steiermarkt.

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2019-04-26T11:50:13Z

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This $94 billion pharmacy benefit management company is, in the words of CIO Gary Wimberly, “a technology company that happens to focus on the PBM [pharmacy benefit management] space”. This healthcare behemoth leads through a scientific, test and learn approach. Recently Express Scripts effectively addressed the $8 billion in annual pharmaceutical waste by developing Express Path, a new tool enabling physicians to manage 100% of prescription spend, rather than rely in part on the medical space.

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2019-04-25T15:57:43Z

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