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There are times that I hate watching movie trailers, because they get me excited for movies that end up letting me down. When I first saw the trailer for today's movie, I got super excited to see Spider-Man in the black suit, because the black suit means Venom. That should be reason enough for anyone to be excited, as even those that are not big comic book fans have at least some knowledge of the character. However, I didn't get around to seeing this in theaters, as there were quite a few things happening in my personal life at the time, so I had to wait until it came out on DVD so I could buy and watch today's movie, Spider-Man 3.
The plot: Peter's life seems to be making a turn for the better as he attends a Broadway show that MJ is starring in. Harry is also in attendance and when Peter sees him leaving after the show, he tries to talk to him and explain what happened between him and Harry's father but Harry refuses to listen. After picking up MJ, Peter takes her out to Central Park, where they are watching a meteor shower and as they start kissing, they miss a meteorite striking nearby. The meteorite breaks open and a strange, black substance emerges and makes it's way towards Peter and MJ, latching onto Peter's moped as the two leave. After dropping off MJ, Peter heads over to his Aunt May's apartment, where he tells her that he plans on proposing to MJ and she tells him about when his Uncle Ben proposed to her, then hands him her engagement ring to give to MJ. As Peter heads home, he is attacked by Harry, who had undergone his father's enhancement process and modified the Green Goblin gear to his own liking. After a vicious fight, Peter is finally able to stop Harry but after Harry falls to the ground and is unresponsive, Peter performs CPR on him and then takes him to the hospital. Meanwhile, Flint Marko escapes from Ryker's Island prison and heads to his old home to see his severely ill daughter and after changing clothes, quickly leaves. The police catch up to him as he is trying to leave the city and Marko ends up in a particle physics testing facility, where he gets caught in one of the experiments and ends up being vaporized into sand. The next morning, the sand starts moving and Marko is shown to have been turned into living sand, able to solidify and disperse himself at will. Meanwhile, Peter and MJ go to see Harry, who has recovered but has no memory of Peter being Spider-Man and Peter feels relieved about that. Peter returns to his apartment but is soon visited by MJ, who shows him a review from a critic saying her performance was terrible and Peter tries to make her feel better, telling her his own experiences with the critics, but she feels like Peter is trying to make the situation about her. Hearing of an incident on the police scanner, Peter changes into Spider-Man and heads out and MJ leaves, not noticing the black substance moving around in Peter's apartment. In the city, a malfunctioning crane damages a building where a photo shoot is taking place and Peter rescues Gwen Stacy, one of his classmates, and brings her safely to the ground, where he is photographed by Eddie Brock, a new photographer for the Daily Bugle. Later, Brock and Peter both try to turn photos in to Jameson and after he chooses Brock's, he tells them that he has a staff opening and says that whichever one of them brings him a shot of Spider-Man being a criminal will get the job. Later, Peter accompanies Harry as he leaves the hospital and heads home, where he shows aspects of his enhanced abilities, which worries Peter. Meanwhile, MJ shows up to rehearsal only to find that she has been replaced, and starts feeling even more depressed. That afternoon, a ceremony is held to give Spider-Man the key to the city and Peter is there taking pictures and talks with MJ, asking her if she is ok, but she doesn't tell him what happened. As the ceremony commences, Spider-Man swings down and ends up getting kissed by Gwen Stacy, who was presenting the key, which upsets MJ and she quickly leaves, with Harry following after her. Meanwhile, the cops spot Marko and go after him but he transforms into a giant sand storm and knocks them away before heading after an armored car. Spider-Man goes after him and the two fight inside the car but Marko is able to escape. Later that night, Peter takes MJ to a fancy restaurant, where he hopes to propose to her, but when Gwen appears and talks with Peter, MJ gets jealous and upset and leaves before Peter can propose. The next day, Peter and Aunt May are told that the man they thought killed Uncle Ben was actually an accomplice and Marko was the real killer, which angers Peter. After leaving the station, Peter heads back to his apartment and tries talking to him but his anger and desire for vengeance causes him to start shutting her out. That night, the black substance latches onto Peter as he is wearing his Spider-Man outfit, turning it black and enhancing his abilities. Peter takes a sample of the substance to Dr. Connors, who says it is some sort of symbiote and tells Peter not to let it touch him. That night, Peter hears about Marko robbing another armored car and he puts on the black suit and heads out after him, arriving at the scene as Marko is leaving through the subway tunnel. Brock shows up to try and take some pictures but Spider-Man smashes his camera then heads after Marko, leaving Brock to take some pictures of the scene with a spare digital camera. Spider-Man and Mark start fighting through the subway and eventually fall to the bottom of the sewer system, where Marko is shown to have a weakness to water and Spider-Man rips open a water main, washing Marko away and seemingly killing him. The next day, MJ gets a job at a nightclub and afterwards, calls Harry and goes to hang out with him, not wanting to tell Peter about her misfortunes. As they are eating and cleaning up, Harry tries to kiss MJ but she backs off and quickly leaves. Harry heads to his study and hears his father's voice and after seeing him in the mirror, regains his memory and come up with a plan to attack Peter. Harry dons his Goblin gear and grabs MJ in her apartment, then forces her to break up with Peter, saying she fell in love with someone else. Later, Peter complains to Harry about what happened and Harry tells Peter that he is the man MJ fell in love with. Peter leaves but when he looks back, Harry winks at him before leaving himself. Realizing Harry regained his memory, Peter dons the black suit and goes to confront him at his home and the two fight, with Peter overpowering him and then telling him that his father despised him. Peter starts to leave and Harry throws a pumpkin bomb at him but Peter dodges it, then throws it back at Harry, where it explodes by his face. The next day, Peter sees the Bugle running a story about Spider-Man being a crook with a photo by Brock and Peter confronts Brock about the picture, then gives Robbie proof that the photo was faked. Robbie confirms the photo was doctored and Jameson fires Brock, then reluctantly prints a retraction. Peter, falling further under the suit's influence, takes Gwen out on a date to the nightclub where MJ works, using her to make MJ jealous. Gwen realizes what he is doing and apologizes to MJ before leaving and when Peter argues with MJ, the bouncers try to kick him out of the club. Peter starts fighting with the bouncers and accidentally strikes MJ and as she stares at him in horror, he realizes what he is becoming and quickly leaves. Peter heads to a nearby church bell tower and tries to remove the suit but finds it refuses to come off. When he accidentally hits the bell, he notices the sound waves cause the suit's hold to weaken so he continuously hits the bell and is finally able to rip off the suit, but the symbiote drops down from the tower and latches onto Brock, who was in the church praying for Peter's death. Brock, now calling himself Venom, locates Sandman and convinces him to team up with him in order to kill Spider-Man, then kidnaps MJ to use as bait. Seeing what is happening on the news, Peter goes to see Harry to ask for his help but Harry, showing Peter the scars on his face from the bomb, refuses to help. After Peter leaves, Harry's butler approaches him and tells him how he had cleaned Norman's wounds and that he was killed by his own glider. Spider-Man heads to rescue MJ but he is attacked by Venom and Sandman and nearly killed before being saved by Harry. The two team up to fight and manage to save MJ but Venom grabs Spider-Man and is prepared to kill him. Harry intervenes and tries to stop Venom but Harry grabs his glider and prepares to impale Peter with it. Harry leaps in the path and gets impaled instead, falling to a lower level of the building and MJ rushes down to check on him. Peter frees himself from Venom's webs and uses metal pipes to fashion a makeshift sound cage, trapping Venom inside and hits the pipes to create enough sound to weaken the symbiote and free Brock. Peter then grabs one of Harry's bombs and throws it at the symbiote but Brock jumps inside the cage to grab the bomb and he is destroyed with the symbiote. Marko confronts Peter and explains how Uncle Ben's death was an accident and Peter forgives him and allows Marko to escape. Peter then joins MJ with Harry, who apologizes for what he did before dying from his wounds. Some time later, Peter returns to the nightclub and watches MJ sing and when she sees him, the two approach and hug each other, reconciling over what all has happened.
Spider-Man 3 met with mixed results from the critics, holding a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus on the site is, "Though there are more characters and plot lines, and the action sequences still dazzle, Spider-Man 3 nonetheless isn't quite as refined as the first two." The visual effects needed to portray Sandman took three years to create, meaning they started working on this almost as soon as Spider-Man 2 was finished. Despite the low critic approval, the movie was the most profitable movie out of Sam Raimi trilogy, earning $890.9 million off of a $258 million budget.
As great as the last movie was, this was kind of a let down but still a decent movie. The acting was good, with all of the returning characters doing good jobs with their roles. Thomas Haden Church did a good job as Marko, though I think made him more of a sympathetic character than how he was in the comics. Wow there were some aspects of Topher Grace's portrayal of Eddie Brock that I liked, on the whole he kind of seemed more like a sniveling creep as opposed to the obsessed sociopath that Brock generally is. The story was a good, But I do think all of the different story lines they tried putting into the movie really hurt it. There were also a couple of scenes that really didn't fit well with the pace of the movie. I understand how they were attempting to show the difference in Peter's attitude after repeatedly wearing the black suit but that scene with him walking down the sidewalk and acting like an arrogant ass just looked stupid. The special effects were definitely great regarding Sandman but I was a little less thrilled with Venom, which isn't necessarily a knock on the effects themselves but more my wishing they had done more with him. Not the best movie in the bunch but still a solid entry and worth watching.
Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5


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text: Nevada officials reach out to D-backs on potential relocation Indeed, while the Cardinals used a 7-2 run to finish the2011 season 8-8, until the QB position is settled it will betough for anyone to pick them any higher than where ESPN hasthem. Top Stories What an MLB source said about the D-backs' trade haul for Greinke D-backs president Derrick Hall: Franchise 'still focused on Arizona' But, if one of Kolb or Skelton proves to be "the answer"this season, chances are good Arizona's ranking will climb aconsiderable amount before the year is over. Comments Share It's never too soon for power rankings, unless it's too soonfor power rankings.ESPN released its "pre-draft Power rankings," with theCardinals listed asthe 2nd-best NFC West team, but 21st-best in the NFL.Why so low? Well, ESPN NFC West blogger Mike Sando'sCardinals note in the rankings could give a clue.Cardinals still hoping to win their bet on Kevin Kolb, butJohn Skelton will compete for the starting job. Cardinals expect improving Murphy to contribute right away


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A familiar system for reliable high-end productions. Flexible to fit most types of cameras (Arri, RED, Phantom, Sony etc.) incl. surface monitor, power, ethernet, focus system and communication. With our in-house specialised uw camera operator, Kjetil C. Astrup, we're sure this rig will be more underwater than over water!
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Pictures from the feature film «Cave» by Filmbros. Shot in the cenotes and caves of Mexico with Arri Amira and Zeiss optics.


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The Peony Garden (MD111)Stitches 190x290UPC/EAN: 843063042408
To see the list of materials needed to complete this project click here.
mindful of the reviews of other embroiderers, I have armed with patience and I replaced the caron waterlillies with DMC normal looking at the picture I pulled the colors to the peonies and leaves, the result 'was amazing do not recognize the difference even your column is not 'coming too bad indeed I'll post' in practice for all the schemes that use these yarns. Seeing is believing. serious 70
-----Dearest, unfortunately it happens that these yarns scolorino :-( I have repeated many times, and we never tire of doing it: if you intend to wash them, you should try to do a little laundry test before using them, especially those of the shades of red, bordeaux and the like! I'm sorry to read your disappointment, that I understand very well, since I also embroidery and know perfectly what it means, I know the hard work that you do, first and foremost to carve out a few hours to devote to this passion during our hectic days! So I know what it's like when you see your work - but, even more, all the passion and the time you put in an embroidery - ruined frustrated :-( we can only hope that, once again, the recommendation to use extreme caution with these wires is read by more people as possible! And of course, thank you for 'yet another indication that, surely, will be useful to someone who has not seen the many appeals ' s attention we have devoted to this topic. Best wishes.CasaCenina Staff


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Arcton aims to gather a vivid community of engineers and builders that take pride in building great houses and high walls. Ideally we will pick position that has various stones and forests in near vicinity to supply raw materials for our grand projects. Through eternal strive between utility and art our community will perfect engineer's craft. Both gentry and aristocracy will travel far to our town to seek solutions for their grand wishes.
Behold Elyrian, consider Arcton as your hometown also if in your heart you are not engineer. You see, building a project requires wide variety of specializations - architect, carpentry, masonry, glass-blowing, metal working, but that's only for the engineer heart. Before and during the project, fluent merchant, social coordinator, and strict logistician are key roles for any medium-and-up sized project. If neither talking nor building is your thing, don't worry - every project requires loads of raw materials and escorted transportation, therefor workers, traders and guards should find well-paid contracts regularly.
Our Kingdom has stated that "As it stands now, because of the order during land selection, our Empire will pick first, so our aim is to have Brudvir, Hrothi and Neran tribes.". Our County has stated that they will pick land with "high mountains and dense forests". Thus, I call out for all Hrothi to work with stone in Arcton, Brudvirs to work with wood in Arcton, and Nerans to do the talking in Arcton. Of course, everyone is welcome as engineering involves quite a lot and you will definitely find your niche in building great projects - from effective houses to grand palaces.
Needless to say, Arcton will hold competition of the most beautiful house every five (in-game) years.
Settlement will be governed by city Council. While anyone are welcome to bring in suggestions and arguments, only those who owns land in settlement will have votes. When voting is indecisive, Mayor has the final say.
Hello, my nickname is Akuukis. You can find me on Discord, Steam, Github or Keybase. Let me introduce myself:
I am full-stack engineer from Latvia that is a active gamer since childhood. Since Oblivion I was inspired to think of my "perfect MMORPG" and CoE is finally the game that has bulls-eyed that dream, with key features of souls, families, player driven economics and full blown feudalism. Outside of CoE I love Civilization IV, Medieval and Space Engineers, so in CoE I pledged Mayor and am looking forward to do complex industry, great infrastructure, far trade and transparent management.
Any person of any color and age is welcome here. Our official communication will be in English at Discord with Latvian sub-channels.
Special call to Latvians - Nāciet uz Arcton, šeit dzīvo daudz savējo! [come over to Arcton, we are living here!]
As people start joining Arcton I will update this section with more info.
Good luck,
Looks great! :)
Great post mate :)


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The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
The 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 74) will open on 17 September 2019. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 24 September 2019.
During the week of the debate, several other high-level events also will convene (as of 27 November 2018):
- On Monday, 23 September, the UN Secretary-General will convene a Climate Summit, and the UNGA will hold a one-day high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC);
- On Tuesday, 24 September, following the opening of the 74th General Debate, the UNGA will convene a meeting of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), which will take place on the afternoon of 24 September and all day on 25 September;
- On Thursday, 26 September, the UNGA will hold a high-level dialogue on financing for development (FfD), as well as a high-level meeting on the elimination of nuclear weapons.
- On Friday, 27 September, the UNGA will hold the high-level meeting to review progress made in addressing the priorities of small island developing States (SIDS) through the implementation of the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA) Pathway.


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Cope with cataracts these recipes.
1. Mix 2 tablespoons fresh onion juice with the same amount of heated water bath for floral honey, insist 3 hours in the dark, and then buried on 2 drops 2-3 times a day for sore eyes to recover.
2. Mix 1 tsp fresh honey with the same amount of juice three aloe (to cut no water for three days), dilute 1 tablespoon boiled water and bury it in the eye with 2-3 drops 3 times a day. Prepare fresh solution daily. The course of treatment - up to 1 month.


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Aside for adults: The form was inspired by the 1920's Dadaists and especially, Tristan Tzara. (He's a hysterically funny character in Tom Stoppard's Travesties. He put the words into his hat, forgets, puts the hat on and sends words fluttering all over. He's in love with a librarian whom, he fears, "thinks of me as nothing but a belle litterer.")
Below are some of the kids and parents who came by and cut up with me. (I have to say, the parents are the real cut-ups.) This was pitched for fifth graders, but many 1st through 4th grade kids did great, too, and the kindergartners just ran bright markers over the page happily. One of the things I love about this project is that it's writing as messiness. So many kids are afraid to "goof up" on paper. These poems aren't about neatness but wildness. It was a good day. If you are interested in trying an online version of this, here is a tool you can use:
And here is another:
And here are the kids at work and their works:
|Playground is fun for familys because it good./The thing that makes you dizzy is a tire swing. - 1st grader and Dad ---->
|Butterfly discover dreams/appreciate a good story/fly high/ Are you
|going to try it?
|The hat is different parts inside
|Kids interested in sledding & cats. 💖
|Happy dogs make best friends
|You Smile BIG!
|3 Sisters, 3 Poems
|The community has an opinion about everything
|Speak what you feel because the world is awesome.
|Dad LOVED this word selection: panthers, habitat, etc.
|An acrostic for her sister Ava, a swimmer
|So you have cheese tomorrow? I said, no cheese..- 1st grade


text: Hariri has been asked to form a government for his third term as prime minister [File: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters] Lebanese President Michel Aoun asked Saad Hariri to form a new government, designating him the country's next prime minister. Hariri was put forward for the job by 111 of 128 members of Lebanon's parliament in consultations with Aoun held on Thursday. It will be the third term for Hariri, who has held the position since December 2016 and was also prime minister between 2009 and 2011. "The President Michel Aoun honoured me by designating me to form a new government according to the parliamentarian consultations that were held today. I thank the president and the members of parliament for their nomination today," said Hariri. In parliamentary elections on May 6, Hariri's Future Movement lost more than one-third of its power but remains the biggest Sunni-led party with 20 seats. Hezbollah and its allies made the most significant gains by winning 70 seats. Under Lebanon's sectarian power-sharing system, the prime minister must be a Sunni Muslim, the speaker a Shia Muslim, and the president a Maronite Christian. In a statement, Hariri said he would form a new government "as soon as possible for the benefit of Lebanon and the Lebanese". Speaking after receiving his designation, he said the new national unity government he is tasked to form must commit to the state's policy of staying out of regional conflicts. Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, was re-elected as assembly speaker for a six term on Wednesday. Inside Story What's next for Lebanon? SOURCE: Al Jazeera and news agencies Lebanon Middle East Politics


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Biased is everyone
We are all selfish inside
Morality is a myth
Here…..True becomes False & wrong is right!!
Without naming anyone
Talking about our political class
Selflessness should've been the driving force
They would rather be behind each others' ass
Those crony capitalist industrialist crocodiles
For them share value is all that matters
CSR is just a show of Guile
Profit first & everything comes later
Betrayed, cheated, choused still selfish
The common man is as good as a guppy
In the ocean of heartless opportunists
The road for him is always dead & cuppy!!
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The Elite Series assisted chin dip machine from Muscle D Fitness makes upper body strength training a breeze. Dips can be a challenging move to master (especially for beginners) so it's important to offer members a machine to facilitate their progression. This one is also ideal for use during circuit training sessions as it targets the chest, shoulders, arms, and core at the same time. The sleek design means it'll look stylish in any commercial facility, training studio, or home gym.
This weight-assisted chin and dip can either function as a standalone unit or be arranged alongside other complimentary Elite Series machines to create a circuit. Adding a dip station will push members outside of their comfort zone and help them to achieve even greater fitness results. The low shroud height makes it appear smaller and less intimidating to members so that they are more likely to use it on a regular basis.


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I've shown this picture before, I believe, for Mel's weekly show & tell. (It's not the exact same pic but you get the idea.) It's worth sharing again. 'Tis the season.
The climate where I live is worse than Siberia (literally - I know people from Siberia and they say our weather is colder and snowier than what they're used to in their homeland!).
We all look forward to spring. When the weather finally eases up, as is happening while I write these words, the tulips begin their annual ritual of bursting through the soil. The green shoots don't push aside last year's dead leaves: they grow right through them.
At first, the tender shoots appear choked by the brown leaves. As the green unfurls, the yesterday's leaf shatters into frail bits and returns to the soil. The tulip's stem and leaves bear pale green marks: reminders of their former ensnared status. For a while, the flower is free.
I don't believe in hope anymore but, when I see these flowers, I can't help but feel joyful.


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Historically KWN was an exclusively 'for women, by women' program. Beginning in 2017, the program was expanded to offer a 5-week mixed-gender session. New for 2019-20, Kachemak Women's Nordic now welcomes both men and women to participate for the entire season. For now, the name will remain Kachemak Women's Nordic as we fully explore a co-ed program this year. We are excited to grow participation to provide masters-level ski fitness training to a broader sector of the community. We hope you share this enthusiasm!
In order to join Kachemak Women's Nordic, first become "a member of KNSC" and then you will be able to register for KWN . Go to this page to do do both on KNSC's online registration page. You must be a member of both KNSC and KWN to view the weekly workout schedules after November 15th, 2019
Our primary commitment is to building a community of athletes of all levels. No matter your ski ability, fitness, or age, the workouts are designed for every individual to improve their ski technique and strength. As part of the KWN philosophy, we aim to share the experience of learning, challenging ourselves, and supporting each other's athletic goals. KWN strives to be a fun, supportive environment for adults of all abilities to inspire each other and to build camaraderie through a shared joy of skiing and fitness.
Some skiers use this program to prepare for serious ski racing and others will never race and instead simply enjoy the company, mid-day sunshine and increased fitness! Some people are able to come to practice every time it meets, and some people come to practice twice a month.
We communicate through email and also through posts on our private Facebook group. Please request to join our Facebook group and join the fun!
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Weekend only participants are also welcome at all KWN social events and group waxing opportunities as they are scheduled.


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Pronunciation: (LIM-fa-deh-NEK-toh-mee)
A surgical procedure in which the lymph nodes are removed and a sample of tissue is checked under a microscope for signs of cancer. For a regional lymphadenectomy, some of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed; for a radical lymphadenectomy, most or all of the lymph nodes in the tumor area are removed. Also called lymph node dissection.
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- chrysler is applying the voyager name to the pacifica minivan's less-expensive trim levels for 2020.
- this brings back a nameplate that used to be applied to plymouth's version of minivan back in the day.
- production of the 2020 chrysler voyager begins in august, and it should cost a bit less than the pacifica's current starting price of $28,730.
chrysler has renamed the cheaper versions of its pacifica minivan, and the new name is a familiar one: voyager. essentially a rebadged version of the previous pacifica's l and lx trim levels, the new budget-oriented 2020 chrysler voyager is otherwise mechanically identical to the pacifica we know and love, with the same 287-hp 3.6-liter v-6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. the pacifica itself should continue on unchanged, although it will now only include higher-priced trim levels with more equipment.
the voyager's base l trim level is fairly sparsely equipped with manual climate control, cloth seats, and a second-row bench seat that makes for seven-passenger capacity. the voyager lx adds a fair bit of equipment including second-row captain's chairs, a power driver's seat, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, and siriusxm satellite radio. there's also a fleet-only lxi trim meant for rental duty that has leatherette seats, second-row stow 'n go seats, a roof rack, and remote start.
other than its badge, there's nothing to distinguish the voyager visually. we wonder if this new strategy with the chrysler van might be fca's way of beginning to phase out the ancient dodge grand caravan, which has served as the company's low-priced minivan offering for the past few years.
although chrysler has not yet announced pricing, we hear that the voyager will get a slight price cut compared to the pacifica l, which started at $28,730. expect the voyager's base trim level to come in somewhere around $27,000 when it goes on sale this fall.


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George St-Pierre (GSP) did Canada proud on November 4 at UFC217 when he returned after 4 years and defeated Michael Bisping to win the UFC Middleweight belt. GSP's contract with the UFC required him to defend his title against interim champion Robert Whittaker.
Robert Whittaker is a Kiwi who lives in Australia. He respectively called out GSP on multiple occasions to sign a title fight either at UFC221 in Perth or even for a fight in Montreal, Canada but GSP chose to stay silent.
GSP recently announced that he has been battling health issues and confirmed that he has colitis. The future UFC hall of famer decided to relinquish his UFC Middleweight championship and is not likely to fight at middleweight again.
GSP said that his decision to eat more to pack on the pounds to go up a weightclass, caused his stomach a lot of discomfort and now his only focus was to get healthy again.
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My fight at UFC217 was one of the greatest nights of my life, but I now need to take some time off to focus on my health. Out of respect to the athletes and the sport, I don't want to hold up the division. I will be giving up my belt and once I'm healthy, I look forward to working with the UFC to determine what's next in my career
There was always a doubt as to whether GSP would continue to compete at middleweight as he has fought most of his career at welterweight. Former UFC Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold had called on GSP earlier to relinquish his title and go back to the weightclass he reigned supreme in.
GSP has granted Rockhold his desire and the UFC has confirmed that Robert Whittaker is the new UFC middleweight champion. Whittaker will defend the belt for the first time against Luke Rockhold at UFC221 in Perth, Australia which will be the Main Event.
As for GSP, his immediate future in the UFC is still not certain. There is no telling how long GSP will need to get his health back together and then prepare for his next fight. Should GSP agree to fight again, it is highly likely that he will fight for the UFC Welterweight title against Tyron Woodley or whoever the current champion is at the time when GSP returns to the Octagon.


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Beautiful hand made Hematite Tasbih Bracelet. 33 beads used for dhikr and remembrance of Allah. Simple minimalist design, ideal gift for men or women.
Made with quality heavy weighted beads that feel smooth and luxurious.
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E-commerce business models are undergoing a dramatic shift. Initially, businesses relied on consumers to do the heavy lifting to discover the product and to make the purchase decision.
The vendor's role was to ensure that the product was discoverable and, most importantly, available at the geographic location where the transaction potentially would take place. But the new e-commerce business model is optimised by driving the consumer to subscribe to an "experience".
The focus of moves from a warehouse experience to more of a personalised and curated one. Mobile experience is another key aspect, but it is very difficult to present a great mobile experience. The sheer number of screen resolutions that have to be considered can be a stumbling block.
Retailers need to go back to the drawing board if they want mobile to succeed as much as it can for their business. Consumers are much pickier about the apps they download in the first place. Hence, online retailers need to make sure their apps provide consumers with a seamless experience.
A consumer will not bother visiting a retailer's site when sitting at his or her desk at work, or take the time to visit an offline store. They would rather browse the app of a retailer. A poor mobile experience impacts on brand loyalty across all channels.
There are many reasons why conversion rates in e-commerce are so low. The customer could, for instance, feel deceived when the store adds shipping charges on the checkout page. The website may fail to prominently display their policies relating to refunds, exchanges and returns. Or, the product description may simply fail to answer questions that the customer wants answers to.
One common thread running through all these various reasons is poor digital customer experience. Shopping online should be seamless and intuitive.
* Real-time chat
While clearly formatted product descriptions and FAQs (frequently asked questions) help improve customer experience, they may not be enough. There are always dozens of other questions that may have not been answered in your product description. In the absence of an avenue to get these answered, a buyer may start looking up your competitors. This is effectively a lost sale.
The importance of an interactive live chat widget thus cannot be overstated. Having a live chat agent to engage with a potential buyer ensures you help your customer with all their questions, quickly and efficiently.
* Feedback monitoring
Millennials love feedback and rely a great deal on recommendations for their purchases. More importantly, they seek validation from their peers.
* User-friendly visuals
It is no longer enough to simply take a high–resolution product image. Your image must also set the context and provide a reason for the customer to choose the product. Let us take an example of a store that replaces product images with interactive sliders to market their artificial eyelashes.
From a customer's perspective, the product image should be able to explain the product value much better than a text could.
* Revolution in advertising and loyalty:
Traditional advertising and loyalty programmes will transition from being push-driven to pull-driven, meaning consumers will pull in the advertising and loyalty programmes of their choosing rather than have them pushed into the experience. This will fundamentally evolve advertising and loyalty towards a more consultative experience, where consumers will find advert and recommendations a useful contribution to the purchasing process.
As advertising becomes more personalised, retailers will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to personalise discounting. Discounting will take on a more dynamic, market-driven approach where demand signals what influenced the extent of the discount.
Data science will help to identify why someone wants to buy a product and whether that entails adjusting a discount accordingly. This will lead to discounts following an elasticity of demand — and, more importantly — change consumer experience to provide more discounts to items consumers are interested in and offer less discounts for those that are less wanted.
It is important to go beyond metrics such as conversion rates and website traffic, to identify parameters to measure your online visitor experience. Not only does this directly influence conversion, it is also crucial to build brands with a loyal customer base.
(Ulugbek Yuldashev is the CEO of AWOK.com.)


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ROLE CALL: Leo Dreams of Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Force could still be with "Titanic" mega-star Leonardo DiCaprio, who talked about the "Star Wars" rumors in an interview last week with "Entertainment Tonight." Leo reports that he and George Lucas have discussed the idea of the 25-year-old playing Anakin, and the actor wants to do it. So far, though, there has been no official word from either camp.
Leo's comments came during a round of press interviews for his latest project, "The Beach." The 20th Century Fox movie, an eerie adventure directed by "Trainspotting's" Danny Boyle, is set to open Feb. 11.
Meanwhile, Lucas is busy preparing the next "Star Wars" script. If the stars align right, the director will begin filming the second in the series' prequel trilogy in June. He expects to complete shooting by October.
STAR TREKKER SETS PHASER TO SPOOF: "Star Trek: Next Generation" actor and director Jonathan Frakes can't be accused of lacking a sense of humor. Daily Variety reports that the franchise player has signed up to helm the sci-fi spoof "Steve Was Here" for Sony-based Centropolis Entertainment.
The filmmaker, who's already directed two "Trek" movies, signed a six-figure deal for the project. Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, heads of Centropolis and the filmmakers responsible for "Stargate," "Independence Day" and "Godzilla," will serve as the movie's executive producers. "Steve" tells the story of a sad town and its civilians, who decide to create a fake alien landing in order to boost tourism. Norman Steinberg is the screenwriter.
SELLECK TRIES NEW PARTY: Republican Tom Selleck joins the Hollywood majority playing a Democratic presidential candidate in an upcoming cable TV movie. According to Variety, Selleck will headline TNT's dramedy "Washington Slept Here," about a leading candidate in the Democratic primaries. The $10 million film is supposed to begin a six-week shoot in Los Angeles in order to make its scheduled air date in August, which would coincide with the real Democratic convention in L.A. Selleck's co-stars include Faye Dunaway, Laura Linney, Nancy Travis and Teri Hatcher.
FRIENDLY CYBERGIRL: Jennifer Aniston will prove she's Internet-friendly as the producer and star of an original series for the Web site VOXXY. Aimed at teen-age girls, the site plans to feature 13 "empowering" and "entertaining" half-hour episodes throughout the spring.


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Anna Hopkins Teases Shadowhunters' End (and Lilith's Revenge?), Revisits Her Roles on Arrow, Defiance and More
As the first half of Shadowhunters Season 3 came to an end, Lilith went out with a bang. But was it enough to keep a Greater Demon down? "I always knew she was going to die," Anna Hopkins shared during a visit to the TVLine offices in New York. "[Showrunners] Todd [Slavkin] and Darren [Swimmer] said, "You're going to be in these [first] 10 episodes,' so I knew I was always leading up to that, and I just loved the way she died. That was amazing, exploding into a million pieces." The... more
Shadowhunters Welcomes the 'Real' Jonathan Morgenstern in Season 3B (2019 First Look)
As you prepare to spend some quality time with your family over the next couple of days, take a moment to give thanks… that your last name isn't Morgenstern. TVLine has an exclusive first look at Luke Baines as Jonathan in the final half-season of Freeform's Shadowhunters, which will include a hell of a family reunion for our girl Clary. We were first introduced to Jonathan in the series' second season, though we didn't know him by that name — or even by his real fa... more
Freeform Mocks Shadowhunters Fan Campaign With Toy Story 'Pop-Up'
A joke made during Freeform's enhanced Saturday airing of Toy Story was no laughing matter for Shadowhunters fans. As part of the cabler's "25 Days of Christmas" programming event, Toy Story was presented on Saturday afternoon with "POPnKnowledge" inserts that would deliver trivia or poke fun at events/logic unfolding on-screen (e.g. "If Buzz doesn't think he's a toy, why does he freeze around humans?"). But when Woody at one point consults a Magic 8-Ball, the... more


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The much-praised and long-awaited film "99 Homes" opens in six cities October 2, 2015 and nationally on October 9, 2015. The film is a fast-paced thriller that takes a hard look at the brutal reality of the foreclosure crisis. Audiences and critics have praised the film, particularly the performances of Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon and Laura Dern, and the writing and direction of Ramin Bahrani.
Month: September 2015
The Foreclosure Crisis
What happened to all the homes foreclosed on when the housing bubble burst? Millions of people lost their homes and most of their life savings when the value of their homes plummeted during the most recent financial collapse. Many found they could not keep up with mortgage payments, either because they lost their jobs during the recession or because they were overextended financially for some other reason. Some would say many never should have been offered the loans in the first place. The fact remains that many people went from pursuing the "American Dream" of home ownership to struggling just to keep a roof over their heads by renting in a very short span of time.
The banks lost tons of money on loans that would never be paid in full, but they did have something very tangible in place of the money – the property. The real estate still…
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At the End of the Day
When an unidentified "someone" coughs up 1.6m bucks to buy 15,000 puts on a bondmarket collapse, it might be time to sit up and wake up. The puts suggest a level not hit since mid 2009. If the guy's right, his put will be worth $27m.
When a Bric like Brazil's graph forecast dives from +0.5% to -3.0% in 9 months flat, it may be time to sit up, wake up, and take some frigging notice. Ditto when the Canadian dollar hits an eleven year low against the $US.
When the Kansas City Fed's manufacturing index slumps from plus 10 to minus 15 year on year in August, it may be time to take part in that so-last-year iced water bucket over the head shtick.
When Standard & Poors cuts the Ukraine's credit rating from C/C (the C is for crap) to 'selective default' – above the B/B confirmation given…
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Court Okays $50M Comcast Settlement But Some Customers Won't Even Get The $15 Bill Credit
Eleven months after Comcast reached a $50 million deal that would close the books on a class-action lawsuit originally filed back in 2003, the settlement has been approved by a federal court. However, because the window for filing a claim has already closed, a number of the affected 800,000 customers won't get a bill credit; […]


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Adelaide Hills Council and the Santos Tour Down Under have teamed up to install two new markers at the base of famous hill climbs in the region. One of these markers sits at Torrens Hill Road, which will be the site of a hill climb finish in 2020.
In addition to Torrens Hill Road in Paracombe, a marker has been placed towards the bottom of Corkscrew Road in Montacute. Although Corkscrew Road isn't included in the TDU race routes this year, it is hugely popular for amateur riders due to its frequency of use; over 50,000 attempts have been made to ride Corkscrew Road by cyclists using the Strava app.
It is hoped that anyone challenging themselves on these hill climbs take a moment to snap a picture with these markers and really celebrate what they're doing.
The Subaru Stage 3 finish of the Santos Tour Down Under will be hosted in Paracombe on Thursday 23 January 2020. The community is working with council to create a free family event that will include live music, street entertainers, food and beverage, and children's activities.
Adelaide Hills Council is also hosting finishes in Birdwood and Stirling for the Women's Santos Tour Down Under, and a start in Woodside and finish in Stirling for Novatech Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under.
Click here to see more information.
View hill climb statistics and leader boards at Strava:Torrens Hill Road, Paracombe: https://www.strava.com/segments/635677Corkscrew Road, Montacute: https://www.strava.com/segments/2660322


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2019 ORCID Consortia Workshop
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On May 19-22, ORCID and LYRASIS, the ORCID US Community consortium lead organization, co-hosted a consortia workshop in Atlanta, Georgia. The workshop was held at the Georgia State University Knowles Conference Center in Atlanta, with the purpose of sharing experiences and building community among ORCID consortia.

Consortia are essential to the ORCID mission. They provide regional context to the adoption of open research and the capacity to implement ORCID on a global scale. The purpose of this workshop is to build community, to share experiences and encourage collaboration, and ultimately – through effective use of ORCID – to improve how research information is shared.

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Mejias, Gabriela; Sherman, Bernette; Olson, Eric; Minihan, Brian; Strasser, Carly; Grijs, Richard de; et al. (2019): 2019 ORCID Consortia Workshop. ORCID. Collection. https://doi.org/10.23640/07243.c.4520606.v5


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Hawk 11"
Depth: 254mm | 10.0"
Dérive Hawk 10" Longboard Box Fin
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The Hawk is based on traditional performance logging. The wide base provides drive and stability. While the tapered foil creates a flex tip that winds up when placed under pressure for down the line speed and soul arcs. The flex tip and depth of the fin allows for ultimate hold when in the pocket or on the face when noseriding.
The Hawk is part of ShapersFins Logger Series, which is designed to offer the traditional log ride and feel but also offers the adaption of design and development of todays fins and board designs.
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The Performance Fibreglass Series has a natural flex pattern (stiffer base and a flexi tip), this flex pattern is matching to traditional fiberglass fins. The Performance Fibreglass Series uses RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) to result the weight associated with traditional solid fiberglass fin. The PF Series uses a unique blend and layup of Fibreglass to emulate the feel, Flex and drive of a glass on fin.


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I spotted this handsome lizard on the lawn outside a church. The service had just got over, and worshipers were streaming out. The lizard appeared to be engrossed in checking them out. Thinking I'd get an easy shot, I approached slowly from an oblique direction. Just as I stopped and raised my camera, it became aware of my presence and shot across the lawn. I followed slowly, pursuing it with my eye. It stopped near a tree and watched me approach. Stopping just outside what I judged to be its personal space, I raised the camera again. For some reason, the camera terrified it, and it scurried up the tree trunk.
I was on the point of giving up, but curiosity overcame me, and I went up to the tree. It was on the trunk, watching me. As I approached, it climbed higher, and then paused, stayed perhaps by a divine hand. I had just a few seconds to take this opportunistic shot before it resumed its skyward climb to safety.


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The Upper Nidderdale Landscape Partnership is running an accredited course led by industry experts in the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings.
Builders, craftspeople, contractors and homeowners will have the opportunity to gain professional accreditation in traditional building skills. Delivered in Pateley Bridge, the course takes just six days to complete.
There are an estimated 5.5 million traditional buildings in England that require specific skills and expertise.
Liz Milner, Discovery and Learning Project Officer at the Upper Nidderdale Landscape Partnership, said: "Working with older and historic buildings requires a particular set of skills. This is a hands-on course that offers contractors and craftspeople expert training and an accredited qualification. It means builders can register as a supplier for work on English Heritage Trust sites and properties, as well as help homeowners maintain their own buildings, while safeguarding heritage and character."
Completion of the diploma gives access to the Heritage Construction Skills Certification Scheme card, a required standard for anyone wishing to contract with owners of historic properties.
The NVQ Level 3 course will be led by John Munro from Traditional Building Skills Co. and National Heritage Training Group, and Colin Richards from CJR Heritage Services Ltd and the UK Institute for Historic Building Conservation.
The six-day course consisting of lectures and practical workshops takes place on Fridays and Saturdays between 27 January and 31 March. It will cover managing conservation projects, repair and maintenance of traditional buildings, legislation and guidance, safe working practice and effective use of traditional materials.
Subsidised by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Skills for Trade course costs just £150 for residents and businesses living or working in the Nidderdale AONB. Costs for those attending outside of Nidderdale is £985.
Places are limited. To book, Contact: 01423 712950, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit uppernidderdale.org.uk to find out more.


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Imprinted Concrete in Ballinadee
Ballinadee's premier imprinted concrete driveway professional
Welcome to the website of AskeatonPaving. We are Ballinadee -based pattern imprinted concrete professionals covering Ballinadee as well as surrounding locations. Imprinted concrete patio areas, driveways and paths are our forte. Our installation team makes use of the most effective readily available colours, prints and also sealers to generate a sensational surface.
Pattern imprinted concrete is a cutting-edge method where newly poured ready-mixed concrete is made use of to duplicate the appearance as well as structure of rock, patches, slate, block and also several other surfaces. This gives your Ballinadee residential property a distinct, personal appearance. Imprinted concrete is lasting, environment-friendly and among one of the most popular surface areas used for constructing outdoor patios as well as driveways today.
Imprinted concrete outdoor patios and also driveways utilize a mix of sand, cement, aggregates and water. Once laid and also levelled, we include the appearance and also colour to leave an elegant ended up surface. The elegance of pattern imprinted concrete is as much about appearances as it has to do with toughness.
Pattern imprinted concrete is a low-cost choice to genuine products such as brick, slate or rock and also it lasts just as long, if not longer, than the genuine point.
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Imprinted concrete is put onsite at jobs in Ballinadee utilizing a special formula which provides a durable, distinctive surface. To produce the finish, we mix in ingredients to create imprinted concrete outdoor patios, paths and also driveways with the colour and appearance you have actually asked for.
Our easy pattern imprinted concrete process is developed to provide customers with minimum interruption. It creates a weed-free and stain-resistant finished surface area so there's never any requirement to ever before fret about fading colours or contamination from dirt, oil or similar compounds. Imprinted concrete is low-maintenance and also will certainly sink to end up being irregular
If you would certainly like any additions to pattern imprinted concrete patios or driveways, such as cobble imprinted concrete circles, actions or incorporated manhole covers, these can be included in your quote. Our services completely insured, assured as well as cost effective.
You might also be interested in our other services: paving, tarmacadam/asphalt, slabbing, tar and chip, resin bond driveways, gabion walls and concreting.
Industrial Imprinted Concrete Services in the Ballinadee from AskeatonPaving
While much of our work is undertaken for the residential industry, AskeatonPaving likewise offer services for industrial customers in Ballinadee. Pattern imprinted concrete setups are offered but we likewise use concrete screeding and power floating techniques. These are excellent for industrial flooring applications.
Concrete screeding differs from concrete due to the fact that it utilizes a finer combine with much less aggregates as well as this results in a smoother, extra level surface area. Power drifting utilizes expert tooling and carefully-selected products to leave a smooth flooring surface with adequate durability to endure high quantities of foot website traffic in any type of domestic or business setting.
As a testimony to our commercial and commercial services, AskeatonPaving have actually recently been awarded the contract for installments with McDonalds at their drive-thru outlets.
Pattern Imprinted Concrete Paving
AskeatonPaving develop pattern imprinted concrete paving for domestic and industrial customers in the Ballinadee areas. A durable yet stylish pattern imprinted concrete pathway can be included in change an existing installment or as a new, aesthetically-pleasing pathway as component of a garden redesign.
Our specially-formulated imprinted concrete can be put to fit any kind of dimension or shape consisting of areas around decorative flower beds, ponds, actions and terraces. We can mount covert drain systems so when the surface area is under deluge from rainfall, it normally flees from the concrete surface to avoid water pooling and potential flooding.
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Imprinted concrete outdoor patios add course and also design to any residential or commercial property in Ballinadee areas. With a lot of layout and colour options readily available, the surface can be personalised to you and also your family members' taste. Surface areas will certainly additionally complement the outside of your residence and also various other tough landscape design features.
Our made-to-order imprinted concrete outdoor patios feature an ultra-strong 'Fibermesh' enhanced material, which is developed to take hefty foot web traffic, parked cars as well as all types of garden furniture. Aesthetically, pattern imprinted concrete will impress visitors at your home when socialising during cozy summer season nights or hosting a weekend break BBQ.
Call currently to see exactly how imprinted concrete patios can make a real difference to your residential or commercial property.
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Ballinadee (Irish: Baile na Daibhche) is a village in County Cork, Ireland.[1] It lies in the parish of Courceys, some 12 km by road west of Kinsale and 9 km South East of Bandon.
Ballinadee is on the banks of the River Pound, which flows into the River Bandon, and has a school, one shop and two pubs.


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Cobb EMC Ranks Best Among Cooperative Communicators
Cobb EMC's corporate communications and marketing teams win six national awards.
Cobb EMC's corporate communications and marketing teams recently received recognition in the 2015 "Spotlight on Excellence" national awards program, organized by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Cobb EMC received two Gold Awards for categories including Best Wild Card for "Annual Meeting Stage Design" and Best Graphic Design for "Safetyopoly," a game board design. In addition, the cooperative won four Silver Awards for categories including Best Special Publication – Large for "Storm Safety Guide," Best Annual Report to Members for "Cobb EMC's 2014 Annual Report: Focus on the Horizon," Best Event for "Annual Meeting" and Best Total Communication Program for "Cobb EMC: Bringing You Power."
"The judges noted that electric cooperatives are being challenged to communicate to the people they serve in a 24/7 environment and in more ways than ever before," observed James Bausell, Senior Vice President for Communications for NRECA. "Printed newsletters, news releases, websites, social media and videos, are important platforms to leverage and have become important than ever to keep members updated."
The annual Spotlight awards competition recognizes the top-rated communication and marketing efforts by electric cooperatives and related organizations. Participants in the awards program competed with electric cooperatives of similar sizes in 16 categories. Electric marketing professionals and cooperative communicators submitted more than 780 entries in the Spotlight on Excellence program, now in its 27th year. Faculty members from the University of Missouri – Columbia, University of South Carolina and Ohio University Scripps-Howard School of Journalism judged the entries.
A special reception honored the award recipients during the Connect '15 Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 12. Winning entries were displayed during the event.
The Council of Rural Electric Communicators was organized in 1982, and seeks to advance the recognition, education, and professionalism of electric cooperative communicators and their affiliated organizations. It is a volunteer association working on behalf of more than 4,000 electric cooperative communicators across the United States.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the service organization representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities, coordinates the Council's activities. Other national organizations supporting the work of the Council are the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation and Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange.
Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (Cobb EMC), a not-for-profit electric cooperative, safely delivers reliable electricity to more than 177,000 residential and commercial members in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding counties. For more information, visit cobbemc.com, or follow Cobb EMC on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
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The R-C Morning Report for Jan. 18
Genoa, Nev. — We'll be pursuing more information today on Tuesday's three-vehicle collision at Highway 395 and Johnson Lane that reportedly resulted in a child being transported with critical injuries.
Contractors for the Nevada Department of Transportation began repaving the repaired section of Kingsbury Grade on Tuesday. The state hopes to reopen Kingsbury Grade sometime this week, if weather allows them to complete the remaining temperature-sensitive roadway work.
Douglas High School's winter homecoming is this week. Winners will be crowned at Friday's basketball game against Galena.
Douglas high and the two Valley middle schools are having a 90-minute late start today, so the buses won't be out at their regular time.
We might see a little rain this morning as the front end of a storm rolls in today, but mostly we'll see wind at 10-15mph gusting to 30 mph. There's a chance of snow tonight in the Valley.


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Ways to Support Hands to Love
Hands to Love is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We strive to provide all Hands to Love events and activities free of charge to our families. We are able to provide cost-free services to these special families thanks to the generous support of our donors.
Program Supplies
- Supplies for Hand Camp program for parents
Arts & Crafts Supplies
- Supplies for 35 children for arts and crafts
Individual Registration
- Registration for 1 individual camper
Travel Expenses
- Gas cards for 4 families to travel to Hand Camp
Family Registration
- Registration for 1 family to attend camp
By supporting Hands to Love, you enable us to continue our important work of creating a strong network that empowers limb-different children and their families through unique programs and special events.
Hands to Love relies on the donations of generous supporters like you. Thank you for helping Hands to Love make a difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Ways to Donate
There are several ways to give, from cash donations, to goods and services, to In-Kind Donations.
Please contact us for information on other giving options, including: Legacy and Planned Giving, In Kind Donations, service donations, and volunteering your time and expertise.


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By: Kerry Bazany
As consumers of produce, we love to see our apples, nectarines, bananas, and other fruits present with lots of color. The same goes for lettuce, tomatoes, beans, broccoli, and other vegetables. We expect our produce to appear fresh, crunchy, and well, yummy. We're used to the enticing visual presentation and expect nothing less. However, let's be realistic. How likely is it that produce after harvesting, processing, shipping, and unpacking will look as good as it does when we are the grocery store without the intervening process of produce preservation?
After the Harvest
There are a variety of methods utilized by farmers according to the type of produce that is harvested. Simply stated, when a living organism is cut from its supply, as with plants (soil, sunlight, and carbon dioxide) it begins to decay, some faster than others. In the absence of a detailed scientific explanation of the processes of decomposition, there are two key factors in play when produce is harvested: enzyme production and oxygenation. Enzymes break down the cells, and oxygen hastens decay. The bacteria, molds and yeasts that cause spoilage in plant foods need water and nutrients to grow and reproduce. With an average water content of 90 percent or more, fruits and veggies are natural magnets for microorganisms and spoil quickly.
To Wax or Not to Wax?
As with any topic, there are two sides to every story, or in this case, every process. Wax is the most commonly used coating used by grocers. Conventionally grown fruits and vegetables are often waxed to prevent moisture loss, protect them from bruising during shipping, and increase their shelf life. When purchasing non-organic fruits and vegetables, you should ask your grocer about the kind of wax used on their surface even if you are going to peel it; carnauba wax (from the carnauba palm tree), beeswax, and shellac (from the lac beetle) are preferable to petroleum-based waxes, which contain solvent residues. Most wax coatings are perfectly safe to eat; it is simply a matter of consumer preference as to whether or not you wish that apple in your hand to look like it could be in an advertisement.
Baby Carrots are so Darn Cute
Baby carrots have recently been subject to controversy because, well, they don't really look like the carrots that are pulled out of the soil, and much has been published about the process by which they are preserved. The lumpy "Bugs Bunny" types of natural carrots just aren't as cute as those perky, bright and somewhat round baby carrots that look as if they were designed for little hands. Baby carrots do not grow to resemble the way they appear. A little history lesson as to the origin of these little guys: Mike Yurosek, a California carrot farmer, invented baby carrots in 1986 because most full-grown carrots were perceived to be too ugly to sell. In an attempt to find a second life for the ugly ones, Yurosek threw a few batches into an industrial green bean cutter that sliced them into uniform two-inch pieces. Next, he ran them through a potato peeler to smooth them out. The rest is, well, history.
Like virtually every type of fresh produce, baby carrots are subject to the same fate of deterioration in contrast to our obsession with beautifully-appearing produce. Baby carrots are dipped into a chlorine solution, and that is precisely where the controversy diverges. This solution is used to inhibit the growth of nasty microorganisms. There are consumers who avoid any chemically-enhanced product, but there are obviously consumers who place tremendous value on the safety of their food products. Baby carrots are dipped in chlorine and water solution, not soaked, as has been reported (Mercola, 2009). Consumers may also mistake a white residue on the carrots, but this is not chlorine residue. It is rather a sign that the carrots are drying out. Soaking these carrots in water will rehydrate them. However, chlorine is a known carcinogen, so in order to completely avoid the possibility of ingesting unwanted and unneeded chlorine, simply purchase regular carrots and rinse and peel them yourself. Sometimes safety comes before beauty.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
In an effort to keep produce from spoiling, a coating procedure such as Modified Atmospheric Packaging (MAP) is employed. According to the FDA,
"… [M]odified atmosphere packaging (MAP) … involves either actively or passively controlling or modifying the atmosphere surrounding the product within a package made of various types and/or combinations of films … Edible films may consist of four basic materials: lipids, resins, polysaccharides and proteins … The most common plasticizer used to cast edible films is food-grade polyethylene glycol, which is used to reduce film brittleness … Gelatin is … extracted from the boiled crushed bones, connective tissues, organs and some intestines of animals such as domesticated cattle, chicken, and pigs."
That sounds positively icky, yet the question inevitably arises, "But is it safe to eat"? According to the FDA, the use of these plasticizers may be a contributor in some food pathogen cases. This may help explain why fresh produce has managed to be the source of several outbreaks of food poisoning in the past several years.
"… [A]t extremely low O2 levels (that is, <1%), anaerobic respiration can occur, resulting in tissue destruction and the production of substances that contribute to off-flavors and off-odors, as well as the potential for growth of foodborne pathogens such as Clostridium botulinum."
Beauty Without the Beast
As previously stated, collectively, we as American consumers really enjoy a vibrant presentation of our produce: colorful, well-shaped, and just darn pretty. Not only is the desire for attractive produce an overwhelming facet of our culture, the amount of discarded produce is staggering. The entrenched dependence on commercial farming has overwhelmingly crushed what was once the standard in farming: locally grown and distributed. It is logical to consider that the widespread use of preservatives in produce would be greatly diminished if the effort to decrease spoilage would be mitigated by purchasing locally grown products.


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Many people in the area enjoy walking through their neighborhoods, along the river and downtown. Walking is an excellent way to get places, enjoy being outside and to get some exercise. Most of the time, pedestrians are able to safely share the street with vehicles, but lately, pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in the area.
Can I receive compensation for an airbag injury?
If you are in a car accident in which your vehicle is struck heavily and airbags deploy as they are intended, you would likely have no basis for a lawsuit. Though you may have sustained injuries from the force of the airbag, it is likely that you would have suffered far more catastrophic injuries had they not deployed. However, airbags have been known to deploy unnecessarily and cause severe injury, or even death. In this case, you may very well be entitled to compensation.
Trucker liability: owner or company
In an accident involving an Ohio commercial truck, even when it was clearly the truck driver's fault, it may be more difficult than expected to determine liability. The capacity in which the driver was operating the truck will determine whether he, as an individual, or the company he was driving for is liable. For example, questions, like the following, must be answered: "Is he an owner-operator?"; "Is he an employee of the company?"; and "Is he driving for the company as an independent contractor?"
Obtaining compensation after a commercial vehicle accident
A commercial vehicle is owned by a company and operated by its employees or agents. It may be a truck used to haul goods, a van used to transport passengers or packages, or a car used by an employee while on the clock. These vehicles are often involved in crashes, with some being so severe fatalities are involved. An accident with a commercial vehicle is handled differently by insurance companies than one involving only personal vehicles.


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Gaysina, Darya, Fergusson, David M, Leve, Leslie D, Horwood, John, Reiss, David, Shaw, Daniel S, Elam, Kit K, Natsuaki, Misaki N, Neiderhiser, Jenae M and Harold, Gordon T (2013) Maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring conduct problems. JAMA Psychiatry, 70 (9). p. 956. ISSN 2168-622XFull text not available from this repository.
Importance Several studies report an association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring conduct disorder. However, past research evidences difficulty in disaggregating prenatal environmental influences from genetic and postnatal environmental influences.
Objective To examine the relationship between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring conduct problems among children reared by genetically related mothers and genetically unrelated mothers.
Design, Setting, and Participants The following 3 studies using distinct but complementary research designs were used: The Christchurch Health and Development Study (a longitudinal cohort study that includes biological and adopted children), the Early Growth and Development Study (a longitudinal adoption-at-birth study), and the Cardiff IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Study (an adoption-at-conception study among genetically related families and genetically unrelated families). Maternal smoking during pregnancy was measured as the mean number of cigarettes per day (0, 1-9, or ≥10) smoked during pregnancy. Possible covariates were controlled for in the analyses, including child sex, birth weight, race/ethnicity, placement age, and breastfeeding, as well as maternal education and maternal age at birth and family breakdown, parenting practices, and family socioeconomic status.
Main Outcomes and Measure Offspring conduct problems (age range, 4-10 years) reported by parents or teachers using the behavior rating scales by Rutter and Conners, the Child Behavior Checklist and the Children's Behavior Questionnaire Short Form, and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.
Results A significant association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring conduct problems was observed among children reared by genetically related mothers and genetically unrelated mothers. Results from a meta-analysis affirmed this pattern of findings across pooled study samples.
Conclusions and Relevance Findings across 3 studies using a complement of genetically sensitive research designs suggest that smoking during pregnancy is a prenatal risk factor for offspring conduct problems when controlling for specific perinatal and postnatal confounding factors.
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Recipe: Spiced yoghurt potato salad
- 1.2kg Baby Coliban (Chat) potatoes, halved (see note)
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 200g natural yoghurt
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbs fresh coriander leaves
- Preheat oven to 190°C. Place potato in a baking dish. Drizzle over oil. Roast for 45 minutes or until golden. Place in a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over low heat. Add the ground cumin, cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric and garam masala. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic.
- Combine the yoghurt, cumin mixture, salt, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add to the potato and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with coriander to serve.
Number of servings (yield): 4
Meal type: breakfast
Culinary tradition: USA (General)
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Canada and its great things to do with your kids
Things To Do With Kids In Canada
The cities in Canada have playgrounds for your children and they can view aquatic animals swim and engage in other adventures ( More on: https://electronic-travel-authorization.info/). There are spaces outdoors and indoors for youngsters. The provincial parks plus the rest of the wilderness offer some opportunities for exploring the world outdoors. This is an ideal location to spend vacations with the family.
Visit the Banff and the Lake Louise
The national park of the Banff that is in the Alberta is among the UNESCO World Heritage Site and possesses up to 2564 square miles made up of lakes, mountain peaks, glaciers and forest too. Lake Louise and also the Banff have winter fun like horse riding, summer, swimming and canoeing. The kids may walk on its glacier for approximately 35 miles the town of Banff.
Tour the Niagara Falls
The youngsters will tour the Niagara Falls commencing on the American side using hiking trails. You will get views from Ontanio and this is dramatic. Kids will enjoy this ride utilizing a boat for passengers underneath the falls or making use of tunnels and caves which are behind those falls. The kids may watch the butterflies come out of their cocoons within the Butterfly Conservatory inside the Niagara Parkway. They can play on the water slides and pools of a park referred to as Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.
Visit Toronto with the kids
The capital of Ontario is Toronto and it is just 2 hours drive-thru the border referred to as the American border. You will discover works of art for kids to see like the Art Gallery of Ontario where you can see distinct sculptures and artwork. The Queens Quay West is a place for hosting shows and different concerts, there's a dance venue, a sandy beach along with a studio for craft. Kids could get a ride using Sky Pod to have some panoramic look at this city. There is Ontario Science Centre that is a scientific fun for children. The Royal Ontario Museum has a bat cave and dinosaur bones. Your children may dig up the bones of those dinosaurs at Queen's Park. You'll find much green space for in-line skating. Options exist for hiking and biking. You may go ahead and take kids to the Franklin's Children's Garden. Canada's Wonderland is a short distance from the city, Toronto which is the biggest of this type in Canada .
Groove the Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is amongst the provinces that have some activities for your kids. That is home to the author of Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Mande. This area is only the way the author wrote it. You will find beaches for swimming such as paths for cycling through the Confederation Trail and parks for hay rides and watching birds.
Visit the Vancouver Whistler
The Whistler along with the Vancouver are available inside British Columbia and you will find mountains for the children including oceans. The children may wait to walk over the Capilano Suspension Bridge and tour the Treetops Adventure in which bridges which are up to 200 feet in height which trunks from trees suspends. The children can cliff walk-through the rainforest and look at the Living Forest Exhibit. This rainforest in Stanley Park is fascinating to children of diverse ages. They can visit the Vancouver Aquarium and acquire a bike ride through its sea wall. The best place to ski is the Whistler and you will see giant chutes here. Snowshoeing is accessible and the children may engage in cross-country skiing. The kids may paddle through the River of Golden Dreams and there are 5 lakes here. A long zip line ride is between Whistler as well as the Blackcomb Mountain.
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The Kano State Hisbah Board said it had arrested no fewer than 105 beggars in Kano metropolis in February for allegedly violating the law banning street begging.
Malam Dahiru Nuhu, the Officer in charge of the board's anti-begging unit, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday.
Nuhu said that 35 of the suspects arrested during different raids in the metropolis are children and 60 adults.
He said the arrests were carried out in areas around motor parks and hospitals.
According to the Hisbah official, some of the suspects who were first time offenders were released after stern warning by the officers of the board while those who were not first-time offenders were taken to court.
He disclosed that 10 missing street urchins (almajiris) between the ages of seven and 10 were brought by good Samaritans for safe return to their various schools.
Nuhu urged people to shun begging and learn to use their hands for productive ventures to better their lives.
Violation of the law banning street begging in the state attracts a minimum of three months jail term.


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FO 2010 | Shetland Triangle one and two
July 14, 2010
I recently completed my second Shetland Triangle, so felt it was about time to blog about both. What can be said about this pattern that hasn't been said already? Ravelry boasts a total of 3169 projects, and counting, and I already know I'll be making at least one more. Let's get on to the details!
Shetland Triangle One
I had initially purchased 3 skeins of Socks that Rock heavyweight in Grawk (one of those awesome Raven colorways) for a February Lady Sweater for myself. Since that time, many moons ago, my plans for the yarn changed. I destashed one skein and then in a fit of unable-to-get-rid-of-you-cause-you-are-so-pretty, I cast on for the Shetland Triangle with the other two.
Socks that Rock heavyweight is more of a sport-weight yarn, so I knit this up on US 7 / 4.5mm needles. Heeding the advice from a fellow knitter, I made sure to leave enough yarn for the edging, since the cast off takes up a fair amount of yarn. From start to finish, this took 11 days and I got 13 repeats done before the edge chart.
I wet blocked but not aggressively enough. After a couple of hours off the pins, being completely dry, it started to pucker up again. Do you think it has to do with the yarn or does it need a more vigorous blocking? Any tips are greatly appreciated!
I made no modifications and absolutely adore this knitted triangle. Once it was finished, it became my go-to neck warmer during the end of the long winter in Philadelphia and it has become my throw-in-my-bag scarf this summer in case air conditioning is particularly frosty in some establishments.
Sadly, I haven't gotten a good FO picture of it yet, but I blame that on the shoddy blocking. There is nothing but love for this little knit!
US 7 – 4.5 mm
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Heavyweight (1.8 skeins = 630.0 yards)
Colorway: grawk
Ravelry Project Page
Shetland Triangle Two
I've been quite enamored with the Swan's Island Fingering that Rosie's Yarn Cellar has been stocking for a little while now. I dream of one day knitting a cardigan from this lightweight yarn, but know that will never happen due to the expense and also in preservation of my sanity. Instead, I purchased one skein of this whopping put-up (580yds | 530meters) in the Indigo colorway, with plans of making a gift Shetland Triangle.
I knit this one on US 5 / 3.75mm but probably should have used one size bigger. The fabric is lovely, not too dense and not too loose, but I was hoping to get a larger shawl out of this. More of a scarf-size, I'm still pleased with the outcome. I think I got 14 or 15 repeats before the edging, but truthfully I forgot to write down the number before gifting it.
Gifted to one of my oldest and dearest friends, Laura, for her June birthday, it was received happily. My mom wants one too, since this is the perfect blue and the perfect pattern for what my mom invisions for herself in terms of a classy, yet casual, shawl to throw on when the temperatures dip. I need Rosie's to get 2 more skeins of this Indigo, and then I'm going to town on a third, but this time with over 1000yds of amazing yarn.
US 5 | 3.5mm
Swan's Island Certified Organic Fingering Merino (1 skein = 580 yds)
Colorway: Indigo
Ravelry Project Page
One Response to "FO 2010 | Shetland Triangle one and two"
July 14, 2010 at 3:43 pm
What about using blocking wires? I find that gives a more uniform shape to lace-y projects.


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Some of my favorite actresses from Hong Kong movies, especially Teresa Mak Ga-Kei
Monday, February 13, 2012
Huo Siyan vamped it up in freezing Berlin
Plenty of flimsy material in her gown but not much to keep her from getting frostbite.
Must have been a bit of a relief to put on her short feathered jacket.
Much more practical when departing from Beijing. Ifeng; Ifeng; CRI
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Hi ewaffle,ReplyDelete
Sorry, but this is not Diane Kruger. It is the French actress Virginie Ledoyen. And the man with the hat is Dieter Kosslick, the boss of the festival.
If you like, you can watch the whole red-carpet-thing on the website of the "Berlinale". The movie is called:"Les adieux à la Reine" - "Farewell My Queen". In the footage Huo Siyan appears at minute 33 and Diane Kruger at minute 49.
kurternst--thanks for the correction and additional identification. Diane Kruger and Virginie Ledoyen don't look alike at all--not sure how I mixed them up.ReplyDelete
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This old drawing doesn't show the the Gold Coast in Australia, Long Island or Florida. It depicts Cape Coast Castle on the Gold Coast in Ghana. The gold that gave its name to the Ghanaian coastline wasn't only the shiny metal from the African hinterland. After the establishment of plantations in the New World it was the money earned from the trade in slaves who supplied the labor that made the plantations of coffee and sugar cane so obscenely profitable.
Ghana hosts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites memorializing this horrific past, Cape Coast Castle and St George's Castle in Elmina. Our visit to Ghana was a chance to see them. The route led us from the dock in Takoradi, piled high with manganese to be shipped to China, along the coastal road lined with a seemingly endless landscape of tiny shops and stands.
their walk through the Gate of No Return and shipment to the New World or, more likely, death on board a slave ship. It was beyond horrifying. I could not, did not want to, imagine how anyone could survive in such conditions.
Despite this attractive scene we were lost in contemplation of the mindless cruelty always present in human existence.
Unfortunately it is much easier to look at the colorful fishing boats in the nearby port and the lovely flame trees than it is to examine one's soul.
Lest we forget.
Drawings of Cape Coast and St. George's Castles courtesy of hitchock.itc.virginia.edu. Photos by author.


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Gentle orchestral build. Sustained orchestral strings shimmer over sparse piano chords. Soothing, childlike melody introduced on glockenspiel-like keys, repeated. Melody drops out, leaving a wash of celestial strings shifting between chord colours mid-air. Peaceful, comforting and inspiring, perfect ambient music for a spacey film/TV scene or nature documentary or advert for a wholesome, life-saving service.
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Welcoming Sunrise
Emotional piano track with orchestral strings. Gentle piano intro with subtle, atmospheric electronic drone. Violin melody joins above, more strings lined added, creating lush, moving harmonies. Hopeful, romantic and inspiring, perfect stirring background music for an emotional documentary or TV scene or an advert about family or well-being and the dawn of a better life.
Piano track with orchestral strings and electronics. Sparse piano melody accompanied by an electronic pulse. Pulse replaced by orchestral strings, suspended lazily above. Gentle woodwind added to the mix. Soft counterpoint of strings, keys and wind. Pastoral, reflective and subtly powerful, suitable for a nostalgic advert soundtrack or a heartfelt TV/Film scene.
Oubliette (Suite)
Gentle pensive piano track. Slow repeated piano motif, extra piano line added and subtly building orchestral strings. Thoughtful and reflective, sad yet hopeful, would suit an advert for insurance or healthcare, hope of a bright future in the face of today's sadness and loss.
Piano Only version available.
1 min and 30 secs ad length versions available.