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WESTFORD, Mass. – Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, today announced that Empire Access, a leading regional telecommunications service provider in the northeastern United States, has deployed Ribbon's Kandy Business Solutions including its Smart Office Unified Communications (UC) clients to enhance its mobility and collaboration offerings. Smart Office clients enable Empire Access to deliver its business customers voice, video, IM, presence and collaboration capabilities on both desktop and mobile devices.
"Kandy's Unified Communications solution is a great addition to our portfolio, providing us with a proven hosted product that immediately expands our business services offerings," said Bob VanDelinder, Director of Marketing for Empire Access. "Smart Office's premium end-user video conferencing, collaboration and mobility experiences allows us to be a "one-stop shop" that can meet all of our customers' communications needs, regardless of whether they seek fixed, mobile or both."
VanDelinder added, "With our ability to now offer HD videoconferencing and screen sharing as part of our new UC suite, we are already working with an international customer interested in leveraging these capabilities."
"We have a very strong, longstanding partnership with Empire Access and are pleased that we continue to build on this important relationship with their deployment of our Kandy Unified Communications services," said Elizabeth Page, Director of Independent Operating Companies for Ribbon. "In today's mobile first world, businesses and consumers want the same communications capabilities whether they are at home or on the go. Our Smart Office clients provide the same rich collaboration and communications experience whether you are in the office or on the road."
Ribbon's Smart Office platform is available to both service providers and enterprises or as a Service (aaS) within Ribbon's Kandy Business Solutions and can be easily branded and resold in a multi-tiered model. Smart Office delivers mobile workers an improved user experience and offers enhanced support for native iOS and Android notification and calling services. With Smart Office, service providers and enterprises can easily and instantly add new functionalities and applications across all mobile and desktop soft clients.
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Empire Access provides Fiber Optic based telecommunication services to residential and business customers in New York and Pennsylvania. Empire has delivered communication services for over 100 years, as a family owned company now thriving under the third generation. Empire offers a wide range of products and services from basic phone service to customized phone systems, scalable high-speed Internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps, digital TV service, and security system solutions to meet varied customer needs. Today, Empire supplies communication services and solutions to a variety of customers ranging from residential, retail, manufacturing, wineries, banks, and schools to law enforcement. As they continue to grow and evolve, their focus remains on exceeding customers' expectations with high quality service. Empire Access is continually expanding their Fiber Optic network to provide service to new areas. For more information on Empire Access, visit empireaccess.com.
Ribbon Communications is a company with two decades of leadership in real-time communications. Built on world-class technology and intellectual property, the company delivers intelligent, secure, embedded real-time communications for today's world. The company transforms fixed, mobile and enterprise networks from legacy environments to secure IP and cloud-based architectures, enabling highly productive communications for consumers and businesses. With a global footprint, Ribbon's innovative, market-leading portfolio empowers service providers and enterprises with rapid service creation in a fully virtualized environment. The company's Kandy real-time communications software platform delivers a comprehensive set of advanced embedded and unified (CPaaS and UCaaS) communications capabilities that enables this transformation. To learn more, visit ribboncommunications.com.
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An August shorn four-tooth Grathlyn ram, recently sashed with the Tom Culley award at the Sydney Royal in March, came through the ranks to be announced the grand champion superfine ram of the Australian Sheep and Wool Show (ASWS).
By Wanganella 816, the ram's fleece measured 17-micron fibre diameter, 2.5 standard deviation (SD), 14.7 coefficient of variation (CV) and 99.9 per cent comfort factor (CF).
Superfine wool judge John Freeman, The Fringe Merino stud, Briagolong, Victoria, said the grand champion ram was the type of sheep he would look for.
"He was a real stud sire with his thickness and quality of wool," Mr Freeman said.
"He is proud, stands square and has a great undercover."
The reserve grand champion superfine ram was exhibited by the Crawford family, Rock-Bank stud, Victoria Valley, Vic, with their August-shorn champion Poll Merino ram 'Stevie'.
Stevie is sired by Yarrawonga 961, and was named after Yarrawonga stud principal, Steve Phillips.
Mr Freeman said he was a tremendously sweet wooled sheep.
The reserve champion superfine poll ram was also shown by Grathlyn with a four-tooth, March-shorn entry.
The grand champion superfine wool ewe was a six-tooth, August-shorn ewe exhibited by Paul Walton, Wurrook stud, Rokewood, Vic.
He is proud, stands square and has a great undercover.
From the Wurrook Ringmaster family, her fleece measurements were 17.6 micron fibre diameter, 2.6 SD, and 99.8pc CF.
Mr Freeman said the confirmation and wool quality of the ewe was outstanding.
"On top of this she had a huge amount of femininity," he said.
The reserve grand champion ewe also went to Wurrook with their champion two-tooth, August-shorn poll ewe by a Yarrawonga ram, carrying a 16.7 micron fleece.
Reserve poll champion ewe was a March-shorn, two-tooth ewe exhibited by Melrose stud, Nurrabiel, Vic.
Junior champion ram went to Trefusis stud, Tasmania, and reserve to Melrose stud, and both champion and reserve junior ewe titles were won by the Wurrook, who also had the highest strike rate to win the most successful superfine exhibitor.

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I originally found the idea for Subway Sign Art on Tatertots & Jello and just had to make some for our master bedroom. I used words that described husband & wife, and little sayings, songs, and places that were important to us.
My method involved printing out the words using Helvetica font on my printer. I painted a canvas white and mod podged the on the word strips. I then put a couple coats of mod podge over the word strips to seal everything. I ended up with a lot of bubbles and I didn't like how I could see the edges of the paper against the canvas. To hide those I took tan craft paint and dry brushed over the entire canvas. It ended up giving it a distressed look that I loved.
I'll be linking this up to the Subway Art Party @ Tatertots & Jello
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Subway Signs
Posted by Robyn@Something Pretty at 3:26 PM
Labels: home decor, mod podge, wall art
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Great job! I've been seeing so much subway art lately and need to jump on that band wagon! haha!ReplyDelete
I am really loving the different interpretations that have been used with subway art. I love your take on it.ReplyDelete
So cute! I love that you used white with black letters. And that you used words that mean something to you and your husband. Great job!ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking up to my Subway Art Party!
So I think this is the cutest thing! I also am guessing from the words that you and your husband met at EFY? I met my boyfriend at EFY, Hopefully we'll make it too! And again soo cute!ReplyDelete
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Flash web design is among the most demanding things at the moment. Whether it's an eSeller website selling products, a technology company marketing its products flash is the next big thing every business should consider. From the past few years, flash has made great improvements and every new version came with innovative features and technology. Due to its task flexibility, 2013 will be the year of flash websites.
With these innovative tools, web designers loves to use flash based website design to create certain website elements like menu bars, photo galleries, banners and even the whole website. Being a designer back then, it was extremely easier to make a menu bar in Flash related to making it in Java Script as you didn't have to know JavaScript. You can also create mp3 and/or an mp4 video player with Flash very easily. A huge amount of video that you watched on the Internet is played with a Flash Player.
It can also be used as a good learning tool, where flash can be used for online presentations, banner ads, animated movies, online games and much more. Therefore, it can be used in so many diversified ways. The main focus of flash is its interactivity which has made it very famous among the customers, website owners and for the providers of flash web design services. The visitors can easily scroll down the interactive menus and navigators for a fantastic virtual tour.
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The Emir's son is killed in a pointless car accident.
Fox orders Hyena and Jackal to assassinate David Xanatos. And that morning, Derek Maza decides to quit the NYPD and accept Xanatos' job offer.
At midnight, the Emir summons and imprisons Anubis, the Egyptian god of death. Elisa Maza and the gargoyles attempt to intervene but are captured. The Emir tries to force Anubis to bring his late son back to life. When Anubis refuses, the Emir attempts to become an avatar of Anubis' power. But Jackal intercepts the spell and becomes the Avatar of Anubis instead. Mad with power, Jackal destroys Coyote 3.0 and brings death to an entire Egyptian town, before the Emir recasts his spell and becomes the new Avatar. The Emir now understands that death cannot play favorites, and he destroys the temple to prevent anyone else from ever gaining access to Anubis' power. Elisa and the gargoyles spend the day outside the Sphinx. Then they return to Avalon. What's left of the Pack scatters.
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The trio have grown steadily more at odds over Goliath's inability to choose one of them as a Second. They have begun competing to see who can stop the most street crime. Elisa, Goliath, Hudson and Bronx are captured by a newly upgraded Pack. Coyote has a new robot body. Hyena & Jackal are now cyborgs. Wolf is a mutate. And Dingo has new battle armor. Meanwhile, Halcyon Renard, who had been searching for some means to fight the disease that is killing him, discovers an incantation that will transfer his soul into the Golem of Prague.
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Research Methods in Dentistry is a postgraduate course designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in clinical research design and Evidence-Based Dentistry for students intending to undertake research at the Faculty of Dentistry. All course material is provided through eLearning via the University of Sydney's website. A detailed series of notes and tutorial exercises are included in the study material. Students are required to complete one tutorial exercise/assignment each week and a final assignment at the end of the course. Topics covered include introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry, epidemiologic study design, basic biostatistics, as well as confounding, bias and measurement error. Considerable attention is paid to critical appraisal of journal articles which is an indispensable tool in the pursuit of clinical practice founded on Evidence-Based Dentistry. An introduction into conducting literature search, diagnostic test studies and systematic reviews is also provided.
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IoT Blog | October, 2017
Global Head of Sales, Vodafone Internet of Things (IoT)
One of the defining characteristics of this year's Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions World Congress in Barcelona is the sheer diversity of IoT-enabled use cases that have emerged across a wide range of industries. From factories to farms, shops to smart cities, IoT adoption has resulted in an array of technologies that are transforming a host of key verticals. Here's a run-down of my five standout application demos.
Grape expectations: Winemakers are increasingly using automation and digitalisation to make their businesses more profitable and sustainable. Sitelvina, a system deployed in vineyard in Toro in Spain, comprises a network of sensors that collect soil temperature and humidity data, while also monitoring the condition of the vines. The data is sent via Vodafone's Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) network to a cloud application, allowing for optimum management of the wine production chain. This is a smart example of how connectivity can boost harvested yields.
Ship shape: Boatowners spend a lot of time and money fitting out their vessel, so effective monitoring of key equipment is paramount. The Dokensip connected boat technology meets these requirements, providing owners with an intelligent means of protecting their investment. Hiruteknova in collaboration with TST and Vodafone's IoT connectivity provides boat owners with an intelligent means of protecting their investment. Among some other features, alerts can be defined to detect water leaks.
The technology uses sensors to monitor battery and shoreside electrical power, while also monitoring water levels and onboard temperature. The system also features a motion sensor that can instantly detect the presence of an intruder. The technology means boatowners know their vessels are safe and sound, giving them real peace of mind.
Smart shopping: IoT is delivering big benefits in the retail sector, as illustrated by the JogoTech intelligent mirror, which is transforming the changing room into a truly interactive environment. The mirror identifies clothes brought into the changing room through barcode or RFID recognition. Available sizes and colours in the range, along with other recommendations, are then displayed on a touch screen. If the customer makes a new selection, the shop assistant is alerted to the request through a smart watch, and can then notify the customer that their selection is on its way. The JogoTech intelligent mirror, which is connected through Ethernet using Vodafone IoT hardware and software, is a game-changer for customers and retailers alike.
Flight of fancy: Airline trolleys might look like fairly mundane pieces of catering equipment, but with the addition of IoT connectivity, they can become part of a smart network that can provide ground-staff with valuable operational data. The eGate trolley constantly monitors temperature during flights, transferring the information to catering support staff once the plane has landed. This means the airline can verify that the temperature has remained constant throughout the flight, allowing for the reuse of food items that historically would have been thrown away. The Vodafone IoT connected solution can also be used for tracking the location of the trolley, thus improving airline logistics and reducing the likelihood of theft.
Think digital: IoT is delivering smarter buildings that are better aligned with the needs of those who own and inhabit them. The use of sensors and cloud connectivity can provide real-time visibility of a wide range of factors, including lighting, climate control, air quality, security, sanitation, and much more. This data can be used to reduce energy costs and lower emissions, making buildings greener and more sustainable.
The benefits of connectivity are also spreading to the industrial sector, where IoT is being used to improve the performance of automated systems. Vodafone is at the forefront of these advances, having developed Industry 4.0 solutions for both smart buildings and factories.
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Anyone Can Learn Particle Physics With This New Children's Book
Really, this book is for everyone.
Really, this book is for everyone.
And what it hopes to accomplish is as brilliant and confusing.
Tetraquarks join Pentaquarks in the field of newly discovered sub-atomic particles.
The controversial experiment designed to hunt for signs the universe is a hologram has failed to find any of the evidence it was seeking.
Last year, a massive, 17-tonne, 52-foot wide electromagnet was successfully shipped from Long Island to Illinois. This week, it hit another milestone: It was successfully chilled to absolute zero temps after 10 years' inactivity. Read More >>
The Large Hadron Collider's American compatriot provides important data from beyond the grave.
Fermilab's new 500-mile long neutrino experiment is just as ambitious as CERN's LHC, even if it's not quite as big.
They've obviously already solved the problem of how to have limitless time.
The Tevatron shut down yesterday. Before its duties were taken up by the the Large Hadron Collider, it accelerated highly charged particles through 4 miles of electromagnetic coil and vacuum tubes to discover the secrets of the universe. How do you turn a beast like that off?


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GNI ends merger talks
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- Houston roundup. // Chemical Market Reporter;06/23/97, Vol. 251 Issue 25, p35
Reports on GNI Group Inc.'s decision to engage First Analysis Securities Corp. to explore alternatives to increase shareholder value.
- GNI on the block. // Chemical Week;6/25/1997, Vol. 159 Issue 25, p7
Reports that GNI Group has engaged First Analysis to explore alternatives to increase shareholder value. Reorganization of GNI's company.
- GNI signs takeover letter. // Chemical Market Reporter;01/26/98, Vol. 253 Issue 4, p3
Reports on GNI Group Inc.'s signing of a preliminary, nonbinding letter of intent with an investor group in which holders of the company's common stock will receive seven dollars per share in cash.
- GNI gets $9 million contract to recycle Vietnam napalm. Richards, Don // Chemical Market Reporter;07/20/98, Vol. 254 Issue 3, p7
Details the contract won by GNI Group Inc. to recycle the Vietnamese napalm warehoused in Southern California, along with the aluminum containers used to house it. Role of the United States Navy in finding a recycling facility; Other companies that bid for the napalm recycling; Concerns over...
- GNI in merger talks. // Chemical Week;3/19/1997, Vol. 159 Issue 11, p7
Reports on Deer Park, Texas-based GNI's preliminary negotiations with several companies for a possible merger.
- GNI acetonitrile working out kinks. // Chemical Market Reporter;05/26/97, Vol. 251 Issue 21, p11
Reports on GNI Group Inc.'s financial performance for the third quarter of 1997. Revenues and net income; Underperformance of the company's specialty chemicals manufacturing operation.
- Earnings. // Waste News;06/29/98, Vol. 4 Issue 7, p20
Presents statistical information on the financial performance of GNI Group Incorporated. Statistics on sales and net income; Comparison of sales and net income in 1997 and 1998.
- GNI SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE LAUNCHED. // Worldwide Biotech;May2006, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p4
The article reports on the launch of the GNI Systems Pharmacology Research Institute by GNI, an international biopharmaceutical company, in Fukuoka, Japan in May 2006. The facility combines biochemical experimentation with systems-science based technologies to analyze drug affected pathways in...
- Pakhoed cedes waste business to GNI. // Chemical Week;10/9/1996, Vol. 158 Issue 38, p7
Reports on Pakhoed Corp.'s agreement to transfer the third-party commercial deepwell disposal business of its Empak subsidiary to The GNI Group's Disposal Systems unit.


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The release features a White mesh upper with premium leather and suede overlays. Additional details includes Blue patent leather and Bright Green PUMA branding appearing on the tongue tab, heel and outsole. Light Green is extended to the bubbles in the EVA midsole, while having the OG PUMA Cell embroidery on the heel atop a CELL cushioning system.
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Quality and originality are our uncompromising standards when we design the website. The key indicator of our success is genuine product delivery. The service providing units, deliver the product according to the client requirements at our web design company Dubai. We will relatively boost-up the customer confidence level. Welkin mandatory consider trust factors as necessary criteria,because the lack of trust factor leads to increasing risk. The initial web design phase involves in creating beautiful web pages. Along with, it will determine certain essential fields.
The two designing processes that we follow at our website design Dubai unit are static and dynamic. We can change the appearance of the website by using either of the types. The various technologies we extensively use are extensible markup language (XML), cascading style sheets (CSS5), hypertext markup language (HTML5), flash, XHTML, personal home page (PHP), and asynchronous javascript(AJAX). Among the above mentioned, HTML is the static page. Remaining all are dynamic website design technologies, i.e. they will change with the user inputs. Static website displays content remaining same constantly throughout the website. A website consists of the desired number of webpages and it will navigate from one webpage to another page with user mouse clicks.
Our experienced website designers at Welkin web design Dubai, primarily research on the requirements and analyze those.They then analyze in terms of time constraints and visibility appearance.
- Our web designer will come up with the initial proposal to the client.
- If both parties agree to work along, the web designer explores the proposed outlines and can add further functionality to the desired modules.
- In the third level, project approval is documented between both the organizations. This includes the roles and responsibilities of both parties.
- The layout design is finalized between our organization and clientele. Workflow diagrams are to be produced while proposing the layout. This also includes content, picture and scroll bars.
- The website is implemented, with linear design of internal pages development, containing home page and its divisional pages.
- The vision, mission of client organization is validated with the final website. By taking feedback report from the organization the modifications are implemented again.
- The final website is tested with, set of testing methods. After producing necessary changes, the website design process is completed.
The websites we design are varying its nature by the customer requisite factors. Our sophisticated requirement analysis plays vital role in website designing. Without properly analyzing requirements one cannot achieve final fruit. We have enriched set of creative designers, who are key makers of website design. Welkin's qualified web designers are able to visualize vision of the client organization.


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Sands Group Careers
About Sands Group
Sands Group:
ISYX Technologies (2011) is one of the fastest growing IT solutions and consulting services provider in the Middle East and Asia. We have been recognized for our work in key domains such as Banking, Financial Services, Travel, Transportation, Logistics, Manufacturing and Retail.
We specialize and have vast experience in the design of ICT infrastructure & information security solutions, IT consulting, business process consulting, BCP-DR solutions, ERP solutions, analytics, enterprise mobility & enterprise management which includes implementation and post implementation support.
Sands International (2013) is a modern age technology driven Distribution Company engaged in distribution of goods and services across the GCC. The organization has in-country stocking and branch offices in UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and KSA.
Our current business portfolio includes brands in Telecom, IT, Accessories, CE & HA industry.
We aim to become brand building Distribution partners for Premium FMCG brands in the GCC within FY2016.
We operate on SAP ECC6 ERP platform and through proven 3PL partners. Our after-sales service is looked after by competent award winning alliance partners. Sands has a dedicated and well qualified sales and marketing team that bring along a rich distribution experience from having worked in the GCC region.
IdeaCrate Edutainment Company (2016) is a multi-faceted company with a vision to create a niche in both Education and Kids Entertainment industry. It is set to revolutionize the 'edutainment' and wellbeing offerings to families in the region with its unrivaled range of brands, including their first flagship play center, Orange Wheels, opening in the Spring of 2016, at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi. Our purpose is to provide delightful experiences to our young patrons from the age of three to twelve and we will go all out to stretch their imagination and creativity.
At Sands Group, we expect all of our employees to be switched on, deeply committed, and self-motivated. To convince us to hire you we need to know that you are thinking non-stop about how you can create innovative concepts, improve practices / projects and problem solve issues with ease. So please be prepared to speak to us with an opened mind.
We also like to hear about how you spend your time in the evenings and weekends. Is there a hobby, passion, or social cause that keeps you going? If you believe you can be part of the team that plays drums, sings a solo, or passionately pursues rock climbing then you have just come to the right place.


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Have you ever been inside of a lighthouse? One special day a year people get to go inside a lighthouse and Saturday was that day. Did you get to take part in Maine Open Lighthouse Day? I went to visit the Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse located on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It was cool to go inside and see the view of the ocean from up high.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
, a photo by drwhogrl on Flickr.
Perry wanted a cupcake today from Cherry Acres Bakery from Giacomo's. It was pumpkin pecan roll flavor today..mmmm
Monday, September 12, 2011
, a photo by drwhogrl on Flickr.
I picked a pumpkin today :) nice, eh?
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Where's Wendy?
I found out it was apple day today and thought why not go to Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, ME.
I had fun navigating through the corn maze with my friend Jenny.
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"We don't want to "O"ffend anyone."
I hear this – a lot. The big "O" is feared by many businessmen and women. And, it's not surprising. With social media's ability to instantly take issues viral, businesses worry more than they ever have about ruffling feathers.
These days, if you tickle the right someone the wrong way, it can land you in a sh*t storm so quick you won't know what hit you until it's sticking to your face. When your bottom line is based on relationships, as nearly every business is, the big "O" is a valid fear.
The problem is, this fear can turn you vanilla. It can make you boring. It can make you unmemorable.
And that, is very bad. The businesses that thrive year in and year out build brand loyalty. They cultivate relationships. Their names stick in their clients' heads.
How can you avoid being vanilla and the big "O" at the same time? You can't. Let's just put it out there right now. To be memorable, you have to take a stance about something. And when you take a stance, you're going to offend someone.
The question is: Can you walk the line?
Walking the line takes guts. It takes the ability to wear a little mud on your face from time to time. It requires you to accept that there will always be a select few people with their panties in a bunch. While you need to be aware of this rag-tag group, the folks on which you need to concentrate are your target audience – your ideal customer. Can you do this?
You should. These are the individuals with whom you want to talk. They are the ones whose "offense-o-meater" you should worry about.
When you consider where to walk the line between offending and getting remembered, put yourself in your target audience's shoes. If you were them, would your taglines, slogans, ad copy, and eblasts upset you?
If you answered yes, rethink your language.
Similarly, ask yourself if they are something you would remember. If you answered no, DEFINITELY rethink your language.
How does your business walk the line?


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The "Black Flash" by Shanti is an elaborately decorated water pipe. In addition to its richly decorated mouthpiece, another main highlight is the all-black foot. A bong for connoisseurs.
Shanti glass bongs are inexpensive water pipes for cost-conscious smokers. Despite the low prices, pipes by Shanti nevertheless offer good workmanship and elaborate, modern design.


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2021 BMW X5 Redesign, Price And Release Date – The German carmaker is acknowledged for its robust selection of quality SUVs, and lately, they have got released its loved ones-oriented sports utility car-the 2021 BMW X5. This popular crossover has arrived with a few modest but essential enhancements. Nevertheless, the all-new edition of X5 should show up because of the 2021 product year. So, this time around we shall discuss the most recent 2021 BMW X5.
The BMW X5 can be a product which flawlessly combines the luxurious of brand's sedan as well as the capabilities of the SUV. Maybe it does not make characteristic probably the most attractive styling however it is generally an effective-seeking automobile. Inside, it is very spacious and luxurious; it is somewhat comfortable also while offering a 3-row setup also. Even so, a lot of would obtain the third row quite limited which can be definitively not ideal for grown-ups. Under the hood, it includes a wide range of reliable engines amongst which the diesel device is considered the most gasoline productive.
For your 2021 design season, the X5 is here generally not change. First of all, it must be transferred to the latest architecture so we should expect much more light supplies in the design. Furthermore, also, it is mentioned that the brand new X5 will show up with a few new petroleum motors, but it indeed continues to provide a hybrid version in order the V-6 and V-8 diesel units.
2021 BMW X5 Design
Exterior And Interior
By far the most obvious alter of the latest 2021 BMW X5 is going to be located in the underpinnings. So, the X5 will journey around the BMW's modular foundation known as the CLAR architecture. As well, the carmaker will make use of much more light-weight supplies including aluminum and co2 dietary fiber in their design that can improve the typical performance of your automobile.
Speaking of the exterior design, the 2021 BMW X5 will characteristic much more dynamic and much more modern day appearance now. We can count on changes on fascias which will involve re-designed grille, lighting fixtures and a few variations on the bumpers.
Talking about the interior design, the BMW X5 will attribute spacious, high-class and incredibly comfortable cabin. It can welcome as much as seven travelers given that it will be available with your third row of car seats. However, your third row is quite tight, and it is only appropriate for young children. The foundation product is sure to get man-made leather material furniture and standard timber trim even though the real leather is going to be available in higher trims. The front side seating is energy-adjustable, helpful and incredibly secure. The travelers from the next row will receive adequate space at the same time.
With regards to gear, it will regularly come with a music system with 9 speaker systems, adaptive xenon headlamps, an electrical power panoramic moonroof, an electric power tailgate and 14-way energy-adjustable and heated entrance car seats.
2021 BMW X5 Motors And Shows
So, usually, the one will be a 3.-liter inline-6 turbocharged engine which is able to make 300 horses and 300 pound-ft . of torque. The engine will combine with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The rear-tire generate will probably be regular as the all-tire-drive program will be optionally available. Moreover, it can strike 60 miles per hour in all around six mere seconds.
The next is actually a 4.4-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine. This one will be able to create 445 horses along with the torque of 480 lb-ft. The higher number of energy-successful possibilities will include a turbodiesel and a plug-in hybrid engine. The very first is a 3.-liter turbodiesel inline-6 which could generate 255 horses and 413 lb-ft . of torque. The all-wheel travel will likely be frequent just for this model. The hybrid choice will be a blend of a 2.-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine, electric motor plus a lithium-ion battery of 9.2 kWh. The complete production of this unit will likely be 308 horses and 332 lb-ft . of torque. At the same time, it can provide an all-electric powered range of 14 a long way.
Release Date And Price 2021 BMW X5
The 2021 BMW X5 must enter the showrooms at some point in the middle of 2019. There is undoubtedly still no information about the price, but we think that it will probably be a little more significant than the amount of the current design.


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In 2012, the Niantic Project engaged in a revolutionary experiment.
Oliver Lynton-Wolfe, creator of the Ingress Scanner, conducted a routine test on a new XM construct: The Power Cube. For reasons that remain unknown, it destabilized, bathing the Niantic Project research facility in XM.
For one night, the Niantic Researchers, a diverse group of artists and scientists, experienced a heightened flood of awareness and insight. An Epiphany Night.
What caused that event? And could it be caused again?
Driven by the creative energy of Ingress Agents, a new Epiphany Night looms.
On May 25th-27th, 2018, agents will come together
to create, to explore, to reinvent — and to discover the consequences.
What will you see, when the XM unclouds your vision?
Five hundred agents will convene at a campsite in Northern California. Together, they will construct thirteen Portal Luminance Projects -- works of art that connect to live XM portals.
In addition to exploring the natural beauty that surrounds them, agents will also be able to use these Portal Luminance Projects to investigate the cause of the Niantic Project's Epiphany Night...and to create one of their own.
If you are already a part of a Team whose Portal Luminance Project (PLP) was accepted by Niantic, then click the "Purchase Tickets" button below. Please note that you will be asked to select the Name of your approved Team as part of the ticketing process. Note that kids under 8 are free. Select the free ticket option for them at checkout. We will give them a wristband at registration if they are there with a guardian. Kids under 8 will receive the same level of wristband as the parents.
Additionally, one person may purchase multiple tickets as part of a group (e.g. a family). Please indicate your group name in the Group field on each ticket you buy.
Scenario 2 - You Are Not Yet Assigned To An Approved Team, But Want To Participate in a Portal Luminance Project (PLP)
If you are not already a part of a Team whose PLP was assigned by Niantic but want to be, please select "Currently Unassigned - Please Assign Me To PLP Project" under Team Name.
Niantic will be placing you with a Team/campsite.
Additionally, one person may purchase multiple tickets as part of a group (e.g. a family). Please indicate your group name in the Group field on each ticket you buy. Note that kids under 8 are free. Select the free ticket option for them at checkout. We will give them a wristband at registration if they are there with a guardian. Kids under 8 will receive the same level of wristband as the parents.
Scenario 3 - You Are Not Yet Assigned To An Approved Team, And You Don't Want To Participate In The Creation Of A Portal Luminance (PLP)
If you are not already a part of a Team whose PLP was assigned by Niantic, and would prefer to just attend 13Magnus Reawakens without helping to create a PLP, please select "Currently Unassigned - No PLP Project Please" under Team Name.
Niantic will still be placing you in a campsite, but you are free to sit on your toosh.
Additionally, one person may purchase multiple tickets as part of a group (e.g. a family). Please indicate your group name in the Group field on each ticket you buy. Note that kids under 8 are free. Select the free ticket option for them at checkout. We will give them a wristband at registration if they are there with a guardian. Kids under 8 will receive the same level of wristband as the parents.
RPE (Remote Participation Experiment, in rpg form): 3 sessions (10 am - noon; 1 pm - 3 pm; 4 pm - 6 pm)
Will there be AC power?
Yes, at some but not all campsites. We will be running power out to sites that do not have it but we encourage you to bring generators, batteries, etc.
What about bathrooms and showers?
We have a shower house located in the main cabin area with lights and electricity. The men's room has 2 toilet stalls and 2 shower stalls. The women's room has 6 toilet stalls and 7 shower stalls. There is a second shower house in the adirondack villages near Comanche with 12 shower stalls. There is no electricity. We also have 5 "outhouses" in the campground. Each has 2 flush toilets and 1 outdoor shower. Additional restrooms are located on the top and bottom floor of Bosch Lodge
Do you allow alcohol?
Alcohol is allowed on the premises.
If you choose to drink, please drink responsibly.
I want to plan an interactive public event, like a happy hour social. Can I register the description and time/day for my event during Epiphany Night?
We'd love to put your specific event on the public schedule! Let your team leads know about it no later than 7 days before the event starts.
How many people can be in a campsite/village?
Approximately 20-40, though some sites can handle more. And if you are bringing a tent you can camp pretty much anywhere. Find your own private enclave in the trees.
Is there cell service?
None that we are aware of.
Closest service is Philo (about 15 min East on Rt 128)
Is there Wifi?
Yes. We plan to have WiFi throughout the campgrounds on a 100mb circuit. However, high-bandwidth usage (such as streaming) may be restricted in order to preserve bandwidth.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Cabins 2, 11, and 12 in the main cabin area have wheelchair ramps, as does one adirondack in Crow Village. We have a wheelchair ramp behind the Lodge with access to the main hall. There is an ADA bathroom in the main hall as well. The main shower house has an ADA toilet stall in both the men's and women's room and an ADA shower in the women's room. We can arrange for designated times for men to use the shower if needed.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is a main parking lot (designated 2 on the camp map). Lot 2 is ideal as lot 1 will have event and camp staff parked there. After you check in you will be able to drop stuff off at your campsite, then go park the vehicle. This could change pending decisions on traffic flow handling onsite.
Can I bring my bicycle?
Yes. Bicycles are permitted on the dirt roads within the camp. There is NO RIDING on Masonite Industrial Road, which is a privately owned and active logging road. Please do not ride on the lawns or parking lots.
Can we have fires? Do we need to purchase firewood?
We have a large community fire pit outside of the lodge in Bosch Meadow that we will light each night of your event. We are in a high wildfire danger zone, so the fire must be kept to a reasonable size (no bigger than what we build it). There are NO personal fires in the campground.
May I bring an RV?
There is limited availability, only 6 unpowered spots remain.. If you sign up for an RV slot and all are taken, you will be notified by email and asked to make another choice.
Is there swimming?
The north fork of the Navarro River runs through the property. There are several "swimming" holes on site that vary in depth depending on the rainfall and time of year.
Do you have wildlife?
We do have a variety of wildlife that we share the land with – Please do not leave food out overnight or keep open food in the tents and Adirondacks. We are also in an area with ticks and poison oak. Please take appropriate precautions.
Will there be an In App Medal?
Yes. You will receive the special Passage to Osiris medal.
Drones? Dogs? Fishing Gear?
All three are no-nos. Or any other pets.
Electronic pets that do not fly are permitted.
Cyborgs count as biological pets and are not permitted.
Wait a sec. No Drones?
Not entirely true. If you would like to take some drone photography, we can coordinate a limited window with camp staff for you to do so. Get your team lead to contact a Niantic staff member to make this happen.
Fire is only allowed at the central fire pits in front of the lodge. No fires are allowed at individual campsites.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is allowed in designated areas only – near the fire pits and the BBQ grill behind the kitchen.
What is the lighting situation?
The main areas of camp and paths leading towards the cabins and Adirondacks are illuminated with bistro lighting. There are many unlit areas so please bring flashlights or headlamps.
What is your sound policy?
Due to a county noise ordinance, there can be no amplified music or drumming after 11pm. Amplified music may be moved indoors to the lodge after 11pm until 2am. Quiet hours are from 12am until 8am.
Can we drink the water?
All of the water from faucets at Camp Navarro is potable. We also provide a water station outside of the café.Bring refillable water bottles!
Will there be onsite security? Nurses station?
Yes to both. 24/7.
Can I buy swag for people offsite?
The swag bags themselves, not too easily, no.
Only one swag bag will be given out per person with a photo ID-validated ticket.
T-Shirts and Commemorative Water Bottles can be purchased in multiples with camping tickets only, or one at a time separately. You will have to have your name on these tickets to pick the shirt up. This might seem strong but we believe that this is in the spirit of the event and in making sure there is plenty of swag for those actually attending this singularly unique Ingress event.
What is the story on "Printing Tickets?"
Printed tickets scan far better and far faster that scanning your phone. This keeps long lines short. Sunshine in the right location can make scanning a phone next to impossible. So yes, its paper, but we will recycle it and overall it adds great value to the checkin process.
Please consider the following
Anything that comes to the campsite with you, must go with you. Leave no trace. Please do not use materials considered highly flammable, dangerous or illegal in the state of California.
This is a family event, so please keep that in mind and respect the kids and parents. We aim for an atmosphere of empathy, cooperation and most of all, fun. Failure to abide by the rules of the park may result in you being asked to leave. In the event that this happens, Niantic will be unable to refund your purchase. This includes both the FAQ and the Safety Guidelines below.
Camp chairs? Games? Extradimensional Portals?
Masonite Industrial Rd. is a private and ACTIVE logging road.
It is imperative that we keep off of this road at all times. Logging trucks use this route consistently. There are to be no cars parked on Masonite Industrial Rd.
Cars parked there will be towed.
Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times.
Some lighting installations may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Please be aware of this and take the necessary precautions.
Only permitted on the dirt roads of the property. NO RIDING on Masonite Industrial Rd. (LOGGING RD) , the lawn, or parking lots is allowed.
The swimming holes on the Navarro River are very shallow due to the drought. Please do not dam up the river with stones, as this is a protected natural habitat for Coho Salmon. To avoid injury no jumping or diving is permitted. Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times.
All water faucets and taps at Camp Navarro provide potable water. Please only use biodegradable and environmentally safe soaps at CN. Do not pour any kind of grease down any of our drains in the shower houses, washing stations or main kitchen.
Please flush all the toilets on this property after use. The toilet facilities at CN are environmentally friendly LOWFLOW toilets that save water. This water system requires flushing after every single use. Please do not flush disposable wipes, paper towels, or feminine hygiene products down the toilet. Each bathroom stall is equipped with a trash receptacle for your convenience.
Campers using their own dishware should only wash dishes with biodegradable soaps in the designated washing stations, not in the bathrooms. The 3 Washing Stations are located by the Upper and Lower Shower House and one is in between Miwok and Yokaho Campground in the back of our property.
Portal Luminance Projects physically embody XM portals, utilizing Tecthulhu technology (developed by Oliver Lynton-Wolfe) to access the underlying archetypes present in the portal network.
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Just wanted to post about this while I remembered: you gotta love the classiness of the Denver Nuggets fans. For the second game in a row they get an extremely audible chant of "bull-shit" going. I don't recall for sure if they had any cause in Game 3. However, in Game 4, they are completely wrong. It wasn't even close: Nene was clearly not in position to get a charge called.
Also, the refereeing at the end of the Dallas-Houston game was quite bad, in that they missed two very big calls. I've got no preference between these two teams, but Houston was hurt pretty bad by: the missed call with Finley getting the steal from out-of-bounds, and the phantom foul call when the Rockets were trying to trap at the end of the game. A shame to mar a tight game with officiating mistakes.


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June 13, 2018
Safe Horizon operates three 24-hour hotlines that are available seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Hotlines are staffed with advocates who offer personalized, non-judgmental support, to survivors of crime and abuse. Of the 6,000 – 9,000 calls all three hotlines receive in a month, about 85-90% are from domestic violence survivors. Kia Myrie-Edwards, Director of the Hotlines, explains how the Domestic Violence Hotline helps survivors move from crisis to confidence.
What is Your Role as Hotlines Director?
As Hotlines Director I work to improve our response to survivors. This involves working closely with advocates and team leaders to provide live coaching and skill development. We want to make sure both survivors and Hotline Advocates feel supported.
How Many Advocates are at the Hotline Per Shift?
We typically staff around 22 advocates during the day and around four people overnight, where call volume is lower.
Can you Describe Training or Onboarding Process for Hotline Advocates?
Advocates go through extensive training and it typically takes around six months to adapt to the role. They are trained to offer non-judgmental, compassionate support for survivors and spend a significant amount of time learning about all the services we offer. During the first month of training, we conduct mock phone calls to offer an example of the types of calls they will take. When an advocate starts taking live calls, a supervisor will shadow them and provide live assistance via instant messenger. Supervisors also debrief with advocates after every call, offering support as these calls can bring up a lot of emotion.
What Services do Domestic Violence Survivors Usually Look for?
Domestic Violence Hotline callers are looking for a variety of different resources. Some want to talk about their situation or receive some form of phone counseling. Other survivors are looking to move to a domestic violence shelter. We try to connect these callers to domestic violence shelters in New York City, including Safe Horizon's eight domestic violence shelters. We also get calls from survivors who have questions about legal issues such as court processes, restraining orders, and even child custody situations. Whatever the call is about, we can refer them to an internal Safe Horizon resource, or one of our partners.
What Times During the Day or Year do Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Increase?
Survivors call when they feel safe, so we make sure to provide around-the-clock services. We noticed that survivors call more during the daytime because the abusers might have gone to work or allowed them to leave home to run errands. Survivors who call us at night want to talk about their situation, learn about their options, and possibly create a safety plan.
We also noticed an increase in calls toward the end of June and July possibly because that's when school ends. Many survivors with children may see this as a time when they can figure out a way to leave without interrupting their child's school schedule. Calls also spike right around New Year's because survivors may be making New Year's Resolutions to leave.
What is One Thing Survivors Should Know about Hotline?
You should know that you are not alone, our advocates are there 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We will support you with whatever decision you want to make. We are knowledgeable about a wide variety of services and are always there to listen. You can remember the Hotline phone number 800-621–HOPE (4673) by thinking of June 21st HOPE.
Help Support our Hotlines
In 2017 our Hotlines answered 97,228 calls from survivors in crisis. Now you can support our lifesaving services by answering the call for hope. Your support will help victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking and all forms of violence to move from crisis to confidence.


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The job is to write a tile mapped rendering system for Ogre Terrain. There are existing .MAP files which are bacically an array of indexes to lookup textures to be applied to the corresponding cell of the terrain.
This worked fine with our own "roll your own" terrain system, but we have upgraded to Ogre, and it seems this system of texturing terrain is not available to us.
The shader needs to be able to support up to 64 different textures with blending, normal mapping and shadow reception.
This is a "work for hire" proposition. Rates to be discussed with qualified applicants.
Please send your replies/resumes/exmaples to firstname.lastname@example.com
PS. We need this functionality VERY QUICKLY, so the succesful candidate either already has a solution for this, or is capable of rolling one quickly.
As we have committed to Ogre for our our future titles, it is very possible that the successful candidate will have follow up work in the near future.
Looking for experienced Ogre Terrain shader engineer.
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Far Ridge Ceramics is a small studio located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We design and produce distinctive handmade ceramic tiles, art tiles and mosaic and art tile panels. All of our ceramics are original designs and are made entirely by hand. Each piece takes several days as it goes from being liquid clay to finished glazed ceramic. Take a look at our Process/Production sections for pictures and details on how we make our tiles.
To add distinction to the rooms of your house, browse our ever-expanding line of architectural tiles. Whether you are looking for a graceful border of birds and vines above your kitchen counter or beautiful seashells to accent your bathroom walls, the artisan-made quality and character of our tiles will please the eye while adding value to your home. Many of our accent tile designs are available in stock and ready to ship and can be ordered through the links to our shop on Etsy.com. We also make field tiles in both smooth and textured finishes which can be custom glazed to match or contrast with our accent tiles. Border tiles in many sizes and unique designs can also be custom ordered in your choice of almost 200 different glaze colors. Custom tiles may take several weeks to produce depending on the quantity of tiles ordered and our work schedule at the time the order is placed. You are always welcome to contact us with your questions or to place an order.
In addition to architectural tiles for installation, we also make a selection of art tiles with hanging cords or notches that can be hung on the wall. Any of the of six hand painted culinary tiles makes a great gift for a favorite cook. Various fish and ocean themed tiles make wonderful accents for a beach house or bathroom. If you love some of our smaller tile designs, many are available as refrigerator magnets and ornaments. Gifts and Art Tiles are available in several venues in Virginia and North Carolina. You can also order them directly from the Gift & Art Tile section of our Etsy shop.
When the mood strikes, we take a little time out from our more practical work, resulting in an assortment of distinctive ceramic art tile and mosaic panels. Every tile in these panels is made by hand either by rolling and cutting, casting or molding, or nipping small pieces from our handmade field tiles. Sometimes we add in a few polished or natural stones or other material that suits the project. These one-of-a-kind pieces may be seen at various venues – check our art tile panel gallery for locations and availability.
To get a firsthand look at our unique, handmade creations, please visit us in the studio at one of our Open Studios or contact us to make an appointment if you will be in the area. If you aren't close enough to come visit, take a look at our Far Ridge Ceramics page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarRidgeCeramics/ where we post photos of various project, processes and events.


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26 Of The Most Powerful Pictures From The Occupy Wall Street Movement
Seven years ago today, demonstrators occupied New York City's Zuccotti Park to protest a wide range of issues surrounding worldwide economic inequality. By November, the New York City Police Department had forcefully evicted the demonstration.
Gabriel H. Sanchez is the Senior Photo Essay Editor for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York City.
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It may be cold outside, but visiting Milwaukee during the holiday season means enjoying the city at its best, as it brings cheery events and holiday traditions to all. From a European-style Christmas market to cultural performances, holiday light bus tours, and more, you'll want to mark your calendars so you can fill your month with lots of festive fun!
Whether you're alone or touring with the whole family, there's so much to see and do, as the city simply glows with the spirit of the season. Here's a small glimpse at the holiday happenings in and around town you won't want to miss:
Breakfast with Santa at the Milwaukee County Zoo
When: December 8th – 9th and 15th – 16th
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo
Join Mr. and Mrs. Clause at the Milwaukee County Zoo for some holiday cheer and festive fun. Kids of all ages are welcome to join Santa and his crew for a special breakfast or lunch, featuring Racine Danish Kringle. But, don't forget to make your reservations now.
Milwaukee Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
When: December 8th – 26th
Where: 8665 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point
Once again the Milwaukee Ballet will host performances that bring together students from the Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy and beyond. They will be performing such pieces as the "Waltz of the Flowers" and "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" accompanied by the beautiful musical score of Tchaikovsky. You can catch performances all throughout December.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
When: Until January 1st
Where: Various locations in downtown Milwaukee
Though all of downtown Milwaukee is covered in 500,000 lights, the best places to really see the seasonal fest in all its glory is to head to Cathedral Square, Pere Marquette Park, and Zeidler Union Square. These specific areas are decked out with elaborate displays that you simply can't miss. You can even ride the Jingle Bus, which takes you to all the lights and sights aboard a cozy Coach USA bus. And, don't miss the street chandeliers on Wisconsin Avenue and Mason Street or the tree lot at Pere Marquette Park, your one-stop shop for all holiday greenery.
Scrooooge Holiday Floral Show
When: Until January 6th
Where: Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
As you may have already guessed from the name, the "Scrooooge" holiday floral show is a display that follows the story line of Charles Dickens' "The Christmas Carol." And, it is a stunning display! The poinsettias range in color from 'Candlelight White,' to dark red, and gold. The trees are inspired by the traditional story of the 4 ghosts that visit Ebenezer Scrooge, with a 5th tree that belongs to the family of Tiny Tim.
Deck the Streets Holiday Tour
When: Until January 22nd
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum
Come out, and experience the Streets of Old Milwaukee as they've never been seen before with this turn-of-the-century exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The exhibit takes a peek into some of Milwaukee's favorite storefronts decked out in traditional seasonal flair, complete with a parade past exterior façades garnished with Victorian-era touches like ribbons, wreaths, holly, garland, bell pulls, and more.
We look forward to seeing you out there this holiday season!


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In the News
2011-04-05 00:00:05
Students at MRU With More than 3 Academic Debts Will Face Suspension of Studies
April 5th, the online news website in an article on students, academic debts and university explusion policies, quotes MRU's Info Officer Kęstutis Saldžiūnas. He said that at the beginning of the year, tuition-paying students and those on scholarships will be suspended at the end of the semester, if they have more than 3 academic debts. Studies are temporarily suspended for a 1-yr. period during which the debts must be eliminated. Failure to eliminate debts, results in expulsion.


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Here goes. In my quarantine boredom I decided to reorganize my garage and found a Ken Onion Edition Work Sharp with a couple of belts and manual. I have not used it in probably two years as I have learned stones. It should find a good home where it will be used so I am doing my first - but not last - karma in appreciation for all the assistance I have received here. If I do this right the winner will be random. I will pay for shipping to the winner in the CONUS but if you are outside CONUS and are willing to pay shipping then pls feel free to enter. Winner will be picked noon Wednesday. Good luck!
|Fighting the good fight
Thanks for the Karma! Please add me to the list.
|Gone but Together Again.
Dad & Uncle
Please add me to the list.
Please toss my name in the hat.
Absolutely, thanks for the chance.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
|Not really from Vienna
I'd like a chance at that, thanks.
|Gloom, despair and
agony on me.
Count me in. Thanks!
10 Mirrimerter!
Add me too please!
Nice Karma
I quit school in elementary because of recess.......too many games
--Riff Raff--
|It's pronounced just
the way it's spelled
A generous karma! Please include me.
|The quiet druid
Count me in please. I love a sharp knife. Thanks for a great karma..
Please include me and thank you for your generous karma!
Please include me on this I would love one!
|Free men do not ask
permission to bear arms
I'm in please.
A gun in the hand is worth more than ten policemen on the phone.
The American Revolution was carried out by a group of gun toting religious zealots.
|Old fat Motorcop
in please
" Life is full of choices', Choices have consequences."
|If you're gonna be a
bear, be a Grizzly!
I've been looking at one of those. Count me in please! Thanks!
Here's to the sunny slopes of long ago.
Please count me in kho, and thank you.
"The days are stacked against what we think we are." Jim Harrison
I have used one before, and would love to own one! Thanks for the karma!
10mm lays waste to entire cities, cuts through diamonds and will tear Superman a new asshole. - Parabellum
Sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. It's in their wiring. They should not be released back into the general public. On the other hand they should not be warehoused either. I think they should be executed.....Spectre
When someone tries to kill you, it doesn't matter how they are doing it. You're in mortal danger, and it's time to try to kill them back.
Kill every last one of these goddamned animals. We need a president with balls. We need leadership. We should be carpet bombing these barbarians wherever we find them, and we should be looking for them 24/7. We have to unleash Hell upon them. They understand nothing but death, so death is what we should bring them, wholesale.... Para
I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward)
And the winner is
(drum roll please)
Congratulations! I have your email address from your profile and will email you to get your shipping address. Hope you enjoy the Work Sharp!
Mr. Ripley - still looking for your mailing address so I can send this out to you.
Have you checked his Profile- Click the members name.
The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart.
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Befriending Lewis celebrated a true milestone on Saturday (December 15th) as small-change donations completed a mile of pennies collected for the group.
The charity, which tackles loneliness and isolation by providing group activities and one-to-one befriending support, set out to make a mile of donated pennies in July this year.
A total of 52 collecting boards, each holding 800 coins, have been collected at designated days at Tesco's, Stornoway Co-op and during the Westside Show in July. Iceland on Cromwell Street was Saturday's collection point for the final big push.
Co-ordinators said that over 45,760 coins have now been donated, with more bags of change still coming into the Befriending Lewis office at Third Sector Hebrides on Francis Street.
Befriending co-ordinator Iain Macdonald said: "Now the hard work really begins as we have to count every coin donated. In the early stages all the coins were pennies, but as we went on people began to give larger denominations and we have no idea what the total will be. A mile of pennies would be £800 and a mile of pound coins £64,000 – so it will be somewhere between the two!"
Long collection days from 8am to 8pm meant a lot of dedication from befriending volunteers, but Iain said the appeal had also given them a chance to raise awareness about the local group and to meet lots of people. He said it was great to announce 'mission accomplished' before the end of the year.
Volunteer befrienders will also be on the counting team and it's hoped there can be a total announcement soon. Meanwhile coins can still be donated at the Befriending Lewis office at 30 Francis Street and Iain urges anyone with change bottles or full purses to drop in spare cash and increase the total.
The pictures show volunteers Alison Driver, Angela Bryden and Kenneth Macaulay during collections at Iceland on Cromwell Street and the Co-op on Macaulay Road, Stornoway.


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I am almost 40 and I have a broken heart. I seem like a perfectly intact woman, but I am fractured.
The men I touch are odd creatures, both foreign and domestic. Some, like me, are hunters. Others feast on the carrion like hungry humpbacked hyenas.
I let them go without a breath; the breeze lifts them from my open palm and carries them to the next woman open for pollination.
The ones who have good after-dinner manners are buried beneath layers of disregard and hardened dating battles. We are all so good at the chase and so stupidly broken once we've had our fill. An awkwardness slips in between us now that we've gotten as close as two people can.
Some flit about my head like drunken butterflies only to be replaced next time with new fluttering souls.
It is all so fleeting, so soul-sucking, so sad.
And yet, it is life, it is the hope of striking gold which makes me haul the pickaxe over my shoulder again and again.
Someone out there will have the magic I seek, the golden nectar which will make me bloom.
My sticky, waiting pistil is here for the taking. He'll find me eventually, my fragrance curled into his nostrils like wisps of smoke.
I want to be blinded by the physical and awakened by the emotional. I want knowledge and ignorance, light and dark. I want an awakening that blends into wisdom so natural I don't know where it starts and I end.
And once again I have discovered that cocks are wonderful walking sticks for this journey.


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Originally written April 18, 2014.
Good Friday to you! I mean literally that – Good Friday. How do they determine what date Easter falls on? Something about the first full moon after some feast, I think. I could just Google it, but then I'd come across as a know-it-all, and we certainly can't have that, can we? So I'll just let one of you answer the question. Then we can celebrate Easter with a Top 10 flashback! Continue reading


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So, I'm sure I've complained before about some of the D&D books, including the Dungeon Master's Guide – some of them are confusing formatted, they all have terrible useless indexes, sometimes the content is just dumb. But I gotta tell you – the random dungeon generator section of the DMG absolutely saved my ass this session. With it, I managed to put together something reasonably coherent that made sense in the context of my setting and give my players a surprise dungeon to loot.
The Party:
Mordora, tiefling warlock-wizard
Kronch, half-orc barbarian
Max, halfling bard
Alkar, elf mystic-artificer
Samzon, half-elf rogue-cleric
The Setting:
The City of Pearlmouth, on the Coast of Splendors
The Ruins of the Sky Temple of Akadi
The Story So Far:
As she was going about her classes at Planar Collegium, Mordora found an unseen door slamming open next to her in the hall, and a tall elven figure barreling through. Guessing – correctly – that this was the elusive headmistress of the wizarding school, Mordora quickly and quietly moved to keep the door open long enough to get through. As an afterthought, she removed one of her shoes and used it to wedge the door open, just in case she couldn't get back out. She found a long, winding corridor within – a secret passage through the tower.
It lead to a closed door that was not locked – evidently the magically hidden door had been enough for Headmistress Lestarielle Cloudfall. She ducked into the room, checking over her shoulder as she had been the whole way. She found herself in the headmaster's office and she knew she wouldn't have much time before she was found out. She grabbed a handful of documents off the top of the desk and copied them out to take back to her friends who would help her crack the code the documents were all written in.
Mordora returned to her group and established a telepathic link with Alkar. Standing near the tower, the group joined up to work their way through some of the code. They did so, and as soon as they realized what they were looking at, they immediately disbanded and made plans to meet back up at a more private, secure location. They made their way to the Red Sky Tavern, where most of the group had been staying, into a private room, then into a Leomund's Tiny Hut provided by Alkar (which was then additionally secured by Samzon casting Forbiddance on it – ain't nobody getting in there).
The documents Mordora had found revealed a far deeper connection with the Faith of the Seven-Faced God than they'd realized previously, one that bound Planar Collegium, Suncastle Enterprise, and the Montclair Mercenaries together. As they read, a conspiracy unfolded before them – a cult surrounding a powerful mythic figure, "An-Shumash", that rose up every century or so, under different names and guises to attempt to deify this An-Shumash, allowing him to reign over the pantheon and remake the world in his image. The tale was told of the cult's power, its influence, and its disappearance and resurgence over time.
Deciding to get out of the city for a time, just to make sure that they could lay low, the group looked for other opportunities to make money in the region. Despite their lucrative bank robbery mere weeks earlier, some party members were already starting to run low on funds (or they merely had expensive tastes in magic items). Alkar purchased a map of the region showing several ruins which had most likely been looted already, but they could certainly go out and see what might be left over that they could quickly claim for their own.
They made their way to the nearest site, an abandoned temple to Akadi, the goddess of air, located atop a small series of mesas and tepuis. They saw no means to climb up easily, so the party members with flying brooms ferried the others up to the top, to a central area in the complex of buildings where a monastic order had once made their quiet, peaceful lives. They were immediately greeted by some beautiful holy relics – magical items, huge gemstone orbs – which they tucked safely away in their bags of holding. After all, they'd already pissed off two goddesses (Mystra and Umberlee), so what did it matter if they pissed off another?
Making their way further into the complex, they found a broad, open area where several families of aaracokra were nesting, and bearing no grudge against the simple airfolk, they left the area undisturbed. They found an area of dormitories where penitent monks had once lived in sparse, bare rooms. Cots still lay where they always had, heavily coated in dust. However, something had disturbed some of the dust, and not an aarakocra. Curled up on one of the cots, sleeping deeply, was a tressym – a winged, intelligent cat. The group variously tried to attract its attention and lure it into joining them (with Max keeping Dogstein at bay and reassuring him that he was the best of the group's various animal companions).
In another area, they found what would have been a feast hall, with silver place settings still laid out neatly. These they stole as well – silver was silver after all, and if nothing else, it could be melted down and used to silver a weapon or two. There, Samzon found a trap door, leading down into the mesa, tunneling deep into the earth. Surprised to find such a thing in an air temple, he ventured downwards for a time, before returning to his party – the passageway went down well below the level where the mesa rose out of the earth. They all went down then, climbing ever downwards until they finally reached a flat surface again.
They landed on an elaborately tiled mosaic of a glimmering, golden sun. Three passageways lead in three different directions from there. Following the first one, a long corridor – again, wider than the mesa itself could have been – lead them to an enormous set of golden double doors. Several party members began to salivate at the sight, readying crowbars, knives, smelting tools, whatever might be used to take some segments of these golden monoliths, not concerning themselves so much with what might be beyond them.


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Childhood Years
Life at Home
Peter was born to the wealthy Wayne family, his parents being Richard ( a fusion of Thomas Wayne and Richard Parker) and Mary Wayne (a fusion of Martha Wayne and Mary Parker). They lovingly raised him along with the butler and his wife, Alfred (a fusion of Alfred Pennyworth and Ben Parker) and Dr. Leslie Parker (a fusion of Leslie Thompkins and May Parker) who were like family. Richard ran Wayne Enterprises, but he and Mary were also agents of the spy group S.H.I.E.L.D., and would sometimes be gone for long periods of time making Bruce feel lonely. His best friend was Harvey Osborn (a fusion of Harvey Dent and Harry Osborn), the son of Jack Osborn (a fusion of Jack Napier and Norman Osborn) the CEO of OsCorp which was a competitor with Wayne Enterprises. They went to private school together.
Shortly after returning home from a mission Richard and Mary learn that they have to go on another very soon. Feeling guilty about having to leave Peter alone so much that they decided to take him to the movies. They go and as they leave they take a shortcut through an alley. In the alley they are confronted by a man with a gun who tells them to give them all money and jewelry. Richard does but the gunman sees that Mary is still wearing the new pearl necklace that Mary is wearing. Richard tries to deal with him but he is then shot dead. Mary screams and the gunman grabs the necklace, but it breaks into pieces. The gunman then runs away. Peter kneels by the bodies of his parents and his father says to Peter as his last words, "Don't be afraid." Peter then cries.
Sergeant George Gordon (a fusion of Jim Gordon and George Stacy) of the NGPD comforts Peter who is then sent home where Alfred and Leslie do their best to try and console Peter. Peter vowed that he would have vengeance for the death of his parents.
Teenage Years
High School Life
Peter became very introverted after the murder of his parents, and his only friend was Harvey. In high school Peter got into things like science and mathematics and was considered a geek. Harvey would protect Peter from bullies. Peter had a crush on fellow student Mary Jane Vale (a fusion of Vicki Vale and Mary Jane Watson), who Harvey also had feelings for.
Along Came a Spider
One day his class went on a field trip to Gotham State University (A fusion of Gotham University and Empire State University) where they witnessed a science exhibition where radiation is generated. Unknown to everybody a spider was caught in the radiation. While Peter was taking pictures for the school paper the spider managed to crawl onto his hand and bite him. Peter saw the spider crawl away and was horrified, since he had arachnophobia. He felt sick and ran outside. Peter wandered into the street and didn't see a car coming, but he sensed a coming danger and managed to jump out of the car's way just in time. When Peter opened his eyes he saw that he was sticking to the wall. Peter was amazed and climbed to the top of the building and accidentally crushed a metal pipe with his hand. Peter felt an new rush inside of himself and tried out his powers and was amazed at the great distances he could leap, how he could stick to walls, and his newfound strength. Peter figures that it must have been the spider.
At eighteen Peter decided to make good on his vow and left New Gotham to train to become the hero he hoped to become.
Peter traveled the world and had many mentors as he traveled the world learning martial arts, escape artistry, criminal psychology, and much more, including learning how to use master his powers.
Dark Spider
Return to New Gotham
At the age of twenty-five Peter finally returned to New Gotham to learn that the criminal underworld is still ruling the city, the head being Carmine Fisk, also known as the Emperor (a fusion of Carmine Falcone and Kingpin). Peter returned to Wayne Manor and was lovingly received by Alfred and Leslie. He learned that Jack Osborn was planning to have a mass take over of Wayne Enterprises. Peter also learned that his childhood friend Harvey Osborn was running for District Attorney, with radical ideas of reform including taking Carmine Fisk out of power. Peter decided to fight against the take over of Wayne Enterprises. Meanwhile Peter begins to figure out what he's going to do to begin his war on crime.
Becoming Dark Spider
Peter visits an old friend of Richard named Joseph Fox (a fusion of Lucius Fox and Joeseph Robertson) who used to work in the applied sciences division at Wayne Enterprises, but now works as a reporter at the newspaper the Gotham Bugle (a fusion of the Gotham Globe and Daily Bugle). He trusted Joseph and told him about his plans. Joeseph was the the best at coming up with weapons at Wayne Enterprises. Peter allows Joseph clearance into the Wayne Enterprises labs to start making the gear he plans to use in his war against crime.
First Night
While Joseph begins to make the gear Peter goes out dressed in a black outfit, including a ski mask to hid his face. He attacks a group of the Emperor's thugs who are robbing a warehouse. He puts a great effort but in the end gets brutally beaten, barely escaping with his life. Upon arriving back at Wayne Manor Peter reflects upon what happened with Alfred and says that everything went right except they weren't afraid of him. Peter thinks on the subject after Alfred goes to bed. Peter thinks for a very long time and then sees a spider crawling in the corner and then realized that to become the symbol of justice he wants to become he must use a symbol that would put fear into the hearts of criminals, and what better then the thing that scared him to death, the spider.
The First Appearance of Dark Spider
Soon afterwards Joseph gave Peter some gadgets to use including body armor, a cape to allow him to glide, and several gadgets that he put into a utility belt for Peter. Peter took the gear and then at Wayne Manor modified its appearance to be spider themed. He then put the suit on and fought a group of thugs that were robbing a jewelry store, and had the upper hand since they were terrified of him. As one thug tried to escape Peter grabs him and drags him to the edge of the rooftop they are on and the thug pleads for his life shouting, "Don't kill me!" "I'm not going to kill you," Peter says, "I want you to tell all your friends about me." "What are you," the thug shouts. Peter replies, "I'm the Dark Spider," and then throws the thug aside and jumps off of the roof. The thugs runs to and looks over the edge but can't see Dark Spider anywhere. The thugs were then all then arrested by Lieutenant George Gordon, who had been promoted since Peter left New Gotham. The police pursued Dark Spider, and he was barely able to escape.
The next day Peter visited Joseph and told about how well it went, except that he needs a mode of transportation. Joseph says that he started making web shooters after Peter had told him that he thought he got his powers from the spider. Peter tests them out that night, and web swings for the first time. He feels great excitement and joy.
War with the Mob
Dark Spider continues to battle against the forces of the city's mobsters, mainly those of Carmine Fisk, the Emperor, and the Big Boss, who is really Frederick Maroni. During a battle between their men, Spiderman intervenes by helping the cops fight against both sides. He aided George Grodon, Harvey Jameson (a fusion of Harvey Bullock and J. Jonah Jameson), Renee DeWolfe (a fusion of Renee Montoya and Jean DeWolfe), as well as several others. In the end Dark Spider and the law enforcers won, and Dark Spider found the location of their boss, the Emperor, who is Carmine Fisk. Dark Spider confronted Fisk and the two fought. The battle was heated but eventually Dark Spider was forced to flee. Fisk knew that they would meet again.
The Goblin
Peter manages to fend off Jack Osborn's takeover of Wayne Enterprises. Jack tells Peter that is was just business.
Later Peter is at a press conference at Wayne Tower he feels his spider sense tingles and sees a man that looks like a clown atop a glider. The clown fires a missile at Peter but he manages to jump out of the way. Peter then slips into Wayne Tower as the clown begins to attack the Wayne Enterprises executives that are there.
Peter calls Alfred who brings the Dark Spider gear around to the back of Wayne Tower where Peter puts it on and then swings towards the front of the building.
Also at the press conference is Peter's childhood crush Mary Jane Vale who is now a photojournalist. Goblin approaches her on his glider saying, "Hello beautiful." He then grabs her by the throat and she struggles to break free from his grip. Peter sees this and quickly swings down into the clown, making him fly off of his glider, and drop Mary Jane. Mary Jane sees Dark Spider and is amazed. The clown gets up and says, "Impressive, who may you be?" "I'm the Dark Spider," Dark Spider says solemnly. "I'll remember it," the clown says, "You can just call me the Goblin!" The Goblin then laughs and then presses something inside a bag he has and the glider flies back to him and he jumps on top of it and flies into the sky. Dark Spider then swings up and the two engage in a furious aerial battle. Dark Spider eventually damages the glider forcing the Goblin to flee. While flying away the Goblin shouts, "We'll meet again Dark Spider!" Dark Spider then swings away around the building and gets the suit off. Peter reenters the crowd while there is great commotion and walks towards Mary Jane who is slowly getting up from the ground and outreaches his hand and he pulls her up and sees her face. "Mary Jane," he exclaims. "Yes," Mary Jane says smiling, "We went to high school together." "Yeah," Peter says nodding his head. "So," Mary Jane says, "I'm a reporter now and it's my job to ask you about what you think about what happened." "I don't know what to say," Peter says, "Other than I don't think this is the last we'll see of the Goblin." "All right," Mary Jane says beginning to walk away, "See you around." "Bye," Peter says as Mary Jane walks away.
Powers and Abilities
- Superhuman strength, stamina, speed, agility, reflexes, durability and equilibrium
- Accelerated healing factor
- Ability to cling to most surfaces
- Precognitive spider sense
- Web slinging (webbing is synthetic and organic)
Master combatant. Traveled the world and learned martial arts.
Strength level
Haunting memories of the night his parents were murdered.
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.
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- No trivia.
See Also
- Appearances of Dark Spider (Chronological)
- Character Gallery: Dark Spider
Recommended Reading
- None.