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NDR has revealed the names of the international jurors, who will be taking part in Unser Lied für Lissabon, Germany's selection process for Eurovision 2018.
For the first time there also is an international jury of experts in Germanys Eurovision selection. The jury have already been involved in the selection of the six participants for "Unser Lied für Lissabon" and helped with the selection of the competing songs.
During the final of the German selection, the international jury – along with members of the Eurovision panel and viewers from Germany – will also be voting for the candidate being sent to the Eurovision in the Portuguese capital. Their votes will count towards 33% of the final votes.
All of the members of the international jury of experts have already been on the national Eurovision juries of their home countries. The jurors are:
Musician and producer Filip Adamo (41) is a product manager at Sony Music Entertainment in Sweden.
Einar Bardason (45) from Iceland's capital of Reykjavik has made a name for himself as a songwriter as well as a music producer and agent for concerts and other artists. One of his albums was nominated as "Album of the Year" for the 2008 Classic BRIT Award, awarded annually in Great Britain in the field of classical music.
Last year, singer and composer Typh Barrow (30) was nominated "Artist of the Year" at the D6bels Music Awards held in Belgium. Released this year, her album "RAW" is one of the best-selling albums in the country.
Bruno Berberes (59) is the casting director of popular musicals and TV shows in France as well as a producer, composer and coach. From 2002 to 2012 he was head of the French delegation to the ESC and thus responsible for the French contingent.
Pop singer Margaret Berger (32) from Norway works as a songwriter and DJ. In 2013 she represented her country at the ESC in Malmö and took 4th place with her song "I Feed You My Love".
Composer and lyricist Argyro Christodoulidou (35) from Cyprus has a list of works ranging from operas and film scores to music for theatre productions. In 2015 she appeared on stage at the national qualifying round in Cyprus with her song "Stone In A River".
Vocal coach Mark De Lisser (42) comes from London, Great Britain. He has been working for more than 25 years with singers of all genres, also in the field of stage art and performance.
Television presenter and producer Henrik Johnsson (45) was twice a producer of content at the "Melodifestivalen", the ESC qualifying round in Sweden.
Opera singer Rafailas Karpis (34) from Lithuania is a soloist at the National Theatre for Opera and Ballet and has appeared on stage in Finland, Sweden, the USA, France and Slovenia.
Rock and pop singer and classically-trained flutist Tinkara Kovac (39) has won numerous awards for her projects in Slovenia. At the ESC 2014 in Copenhagen she represented her home country with the song "Spet (Round and Round)" and made it to the final.
Anca Lupes (49) is one of the most experienced professionals in Romania's music business. She has worked for the press, radio and TV as well as concert promoters and record companies.
Florent Luyckx (54) from the Netherlands is Managing Director of the Q-Group and responsible for the Belgian/Dutch radio stations Q-Music and JOE fm. He began his career at Zomba Records (home to artists such as Faithless and Britney Spears).
Producer and songwriter Maria Marcus (38) lives in Stockholm (Sweden) and Palma (Spain). Her songs and productions have sold over four million copies worldwide, including work done on the top-selling albums in Spain and Japan.
Gore Melian (30), born in Yerevan, Armenia, is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. In 2009 he took third place in the national ESC qualifying round in Cyprus with his self-composed song "I Wanna Thank You".
Dancer, choreographer and actor Rennie Mirro (46) comes from Stockholm. He has appeared on stage at a variety of Swedish theatres, including in musicals such as "Grease","Singin' in the Rain", "Cats" and "Flashdance".
Singer Helga Möller (60) from Iceland represented her country at its ESC debut in 1986 as part of vocal trio ICY. Their song "Gledibankinn" took 6th place.
Ruth Lorenzo Pascual (35) has also already appeared on the ESC stage: The singer and composer sang "Dancing in the Rain" for Spain in Copenhagen in 2014 and took 10th place in the final.
German musician, rapper and actor Sascha Reimann (44) became famous as Ferris MC. Using the stage name Ferris Hilton, he has been a member of Hamburg's hip-hop and electro-punk band "Deichkind" since 2008.
Composer, arranger and pianist Grzegorz Urban (34) comes from Poland. He studied instrumental jazz and popular music in Wroclaw and Krakow, with his focus now on film and classical music.
The participants in "Unser Lied für Lissabon" are Xavier Darcy, Ivy Quainoo, Ryk, Michael Schulte, Natia Todua and the band voXXclub. Elton and Linda Zervakis will be moderating the show live from Berlin.
Source: NDR
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest
Germany was one of seven countries to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. The country has taken part in every contest since then, apart from in 1996 when they failed to make it through the qualifying round. To date Germany has won the contest twice, the first time being in 1982 when Nicole sang "Ein Bisschen Frieden" in Harrogate, which later became a global hit. Germany didn't win again until 2010, when Lena sang "Satellite" in Oslo. She received 9 sets of 12 points, scoring 236 points overall. Germany has not placed above second last in their last participation's.


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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will this week be publishing the long awaited results on the interest rate swap redress scheme. It is anticipated the FSA will announce the results onThursday 31 January 2013 confirming the redress to be provided to small businesses that were mis-sold interest rate swap agreements by banks. The FSA redress… Learn more
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ICT support for intercontinental telematic performances
Time 01/15/13 02:20PM-02:40PM
Session Abstract
In recent years, improvements in information and communications technologies (ICT) have extended the scope for remote interactive collaboration between practitioners of the performing arts. This presentation deals with telematic dance, a single performance carried out by dancers in multiple diverse spaces, which may be observed in one or more of them. Schools of dance and ICT at two different universities in Brazil have jointly developed Arthron, whose main functionality is a simple and direct interface, designed for the manipulation of different sources and streams of media (audio and video) simultaneously. Arthron has been used to support several intercontinental telematic performances, including the one during APAN33 in Thailand in February 2012, which involved artists from Brasil, Korea, Spain and Thailand. Network support was provided by research networks from these four countries, Japan and the USA, specifically by extensions made to the High Performance Digital Media network (HPDMnet). It is expected that similar ICT support will be made available for a telematic dance performance planned for TIP2013 in Hawaii.
Speaker Michael Stanton RNP
Speaker Buseung Cho KISTI - Korea
Speaker Iara Machado RNP
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A very pretty color of dark ruby, with a wide reddish rim.
Nice nose of blueberries, violets, blackberries, black cherries, light oak, vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices, black pepper, earth and pencil lead. Very enjoyable nose.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, red currants, spices, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very nice and easy drinking Petite Sirah from California. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Nice and tangy. Spicy, smooth and elegant.
Interesting to see black fruits on the nose and red fruits on the palate. I really enjoyed the nose.
Needs 30 minutes of airtime, and good by itself or with food. Would be nice to revisit it in a couple of years.
I paired it with salami and cheddar cheese.
13.9% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$19. — 4 days ago
A lot to like. A fine example of Northern Rhône inspired CA Syrah. Early days. Looking forward to what the future holds. — 11 days ago
ALH put the finishing touches to its new profile with the 2017 vintage, in which a focus on terroir, ripeness and judicious use of oak resulted in reductive-style, austere reds with palates dominated by freshness and a linear feel. Bright purple in the glass, with austere aromas reminiscent of herbs and cherry that fade on the chalky palate. Progresses in a linear fashion in the mouth, presenting a vertical complexion that leaves behind juice and a lengthy, herbal finish. (Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, October 2020) — 14 days ago
Love! Smooth, not too sweet. Sue, Lisa, Tina, — 6 days ago
Great wine. Flavor and body like in the cab-franc and not too much tanine — 9 days ago
#6 on WS top 100 wines of 2007.
2 hour decant (decent chunky sediment). A dazzling dark ruby red color. On the nose: perfumed nose, black fruit, menthol, earthy, green veggie, graphite. Taste: a smooth and silky wine with dark fruit, spice, earthy, and a cherry pencil lead medium plus slightly tannic finish. Still just a little young and slightly austere...it will be better with a few more years on it. But with the decant, it will be enjoyed over the next couple hours this Saturday night! Cheers! — 11 days ago
Very nice. A deep red, went well with Chuck roast. Good flavor, not too much tannin. Repeat depending on price — 18 days ago
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Andrew is always sporting a smile and is never afraid to challenge himself.
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I have been doing Crossfit for a little over four months now.
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I'm getting stronger physically and mentally.
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K2, CMH Team Up on Fat-Ski Test Week
K2 is interviewing for new ski designers. Job requirements: ability to ski thousands of vertical feet of untracked powder in British Columbia's Monashee Mountains, then talk about skis while eating like a king and hanging at the bar. Successful applicants must be comfortable with helicopter transportation.
Think you're qualified? No, K2 designer Anthony DeRocco hasn't lost his job. And no, it's not a paying gig—except for the new pair of skis you get. It's part of a cool cross-promotion between Seattle-based K2 and Banff, B.C.–based CMH Heli Skiing.
But K2 is serious about wanting input from CMH clients signed up for the March 13-20 session at CMH's Monashee Lodge. (Take it from us: of all CMH lodges, this is the nicest, newest one—and arguably the one with the most exciting terrain.) Guests will try a variety of prototypes, and K2 will use the feedback to fine-tune final designs for mass production. Full rocker? Shovel rocker? Reverse sidecut? With so many different approaches to powder-ski design out there, it's hard to know what's best. This will be a rare chance to try a lot of different approaches, with suitable powder virtually guaranteed, as well as an interesting focus-group opportunity for K2.
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The furniture company Gufram based in Turin was founded in 1952. The name Gufram is an acronym for GUgliermetto (name of the founder) FRateli (Italian for brothers: they were three) Arredamenti (furnishing) and Moderni (modern).
When the still small furniture manufacturer shat a bit of free capacity in the end of the 190s, the brothers Gugliermetto started to realize some grotesque ideas of Turin designers, with the then new material Polyurethane, creating some surprising furniture. And this is how Gufram started to produce – initially limited – design object series in 1972 in the frame of the "I Multiple" collection out of plastic, whose look was sensational in window-shops and as well a typical expression of that time: Popdesign!
The over proportioned, figural sculptures – like the shining sofa "Bocca" (1971), which looks like a mouth, the relaxing rubber field "Patrona" (1971), the pillar like stool "Capitello" (1971) of the wardrobe "Cactus" (1972) – belong to the classic pieces of design of the 1970s.
These designs came from some younger Turin artists, among them the Studio 65, Gruppo Sturm, the Duo Guido Drocco / Franco Mello and Piero Gilardi. Depending on the point of view, the sculptural objects can be considered to be a supplement of the Italian radical-design movement or as surprising Pop-Art of the world of product design. One fact is that Gufram found a place between the borderlines distinguishing art from product design with these objects.
The legendary "Multiples" aren't the only thing produced by Grufram since the 70s. They also furnish cinemas, theatres, hotels and universities.
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The Councillors on the committee are:
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John Chapman (Vice Chairman)
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Kasteelspoort Trail
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Moderate difficulty; Suitable for children
This easy, popular trail is unshaded but, as a result, affords incredible views and is thoroughly recommended as a late afternoon hike when the sun sinks into the Atlantic and the Lion's Head and Twelve Apostles Park glow burnt orange in the evening light. The fynbos is magnificent at any time of year and you can't help but be impressed by the precipitous rock faces, but this hike is spectacular in spring, when the lower slopes are a mass of pink watsonia.
Park at the top of Theresa Avenue and follow the concrete jeep track up until it divides. Stay on the main track, which goes right, and continue up for about 100 metres until you can see a green signpost on the contour path above you.
Leave the jeep track at the cairn just after a big rock on your left and take the narrow path directly up the mountain to the signpost, which directs you over the contour path and on up. The path is easy to follow and winds around Kasteels Buttress into the gorge behind, which you follow to the top.
A wide rock platform as you round the buttress makes a great viewpoint or sundowner spot. As you climb beyond this, the path becomes steeper and you spy the "Castle's Gate" from which the trail takes its name.
At the top, you have choices. You can explore the back table with its dams and Waterworks Museum or turn right and follow the path along the top of the Twelve Apostles and eventually to Grootkop and the routes above Llandudno and Hout Bay.
Even if you're planning on returning down your ascent route, it's worth continuing for 10 minutes to the Old Cableway lookout on the first big buttress. During the construction of Woodhead Reservoir in 1893, an aerial cable whisked passengers and supplies in a rather terrifying open skip more than 700 metres up to the top of Postern Buttress, where a little steam train (carried up the mountain in sections and now housed in the Waterworks Museum) transported the goods to the dam. The route of this little railway line is still evident.
If you have left another car on Tafelberg Road, you can continue to the top of the mountain by turning left at the top of Kasteelspoort. The beautiful route through the Valley of the Red Gods and past the top of Platteklip gorge to the Upper Cable Station should take another hour and a half. Either hike down Platteklip gorge or take the cable car down.
Cape Town is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With dramatic mountains, a long stretch of Atlantic coastline and a picturesque working harbour, there are few cities in the world to rival "The Fairest Cape", as explorer Sir Francis Drake described the place in 1580.
The city of Cape Town is regularly voted as one of the best tourist destinations (and cities to live in) in the world – and its Mediterranean climate, superb natural attractions, historic landmarks, fabulous restaurants and fun places to hang out offer all the ingredients for a top holiday destination.
Table Mountain dominates the city's landscape and Table Mountain National Park is a national treasure and World Heritage Site.
The Cape Floristic Kingdom is known for its incredible botanical heritage and the Table Mountain National Park has more floral species than the British Isles. Stopping to smell the fynbos has an altogether new meaning in this part of the world.
Robben Island is another World Heritage Site worth visiting. Struggle heroes such as Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada and many others were incarcerated here during apartheid and taking the Robben Island Tour is a must on any trip to Cape Town.
The city is loosely divided by Table Mountain into four sections: Cape Town Central, Cape Town South, Cape Town North and Cape Town East.
Cape Town Central incorporates the city centre, the V&A Waterfront, Green Point, Mouille Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Hout Bay. There are loads of things on offer in this part of the world, so it's a good idea to focus on the field of interest/activities that excite you and take it from there.
A trip to the top of Table Mountain is an absolute must (especially if you've never done it before). The views on a clear day will give you a clear perspective of the gorgeous city below and you can see as far as Robben Island and beyond.
If history is your thing, there are numerous museums and attractions close to the city centre. The Castle of Good Hope was built between 1666 and 1679 and is the oldest building in South Africa. It is a good place to start your tour of the city, which incorporates historic attractions such as the Bo-Kaap Museum, the District Six Museum, The Company's Garden, City Hall and the Grand Parade, among many other notable historic attractions.
For shopping and entertainment, the V&A Waterfront is the epicentre of Cape Town and attracts high numbers of international tourists daily. Long Street is a good place to hang out for restaurants, bars and nightlife and Camps Bay is the place to see and be seen around cocktail hour.
The drive along Chapman's Peak is one of the most scenic drives in the world but you need to do your homework as the route is periodically closed. Mariner's Wharf in Hout Bay is another great place to visit, with its fun restaurants, great beaches and perfect views.
Cape Town South stretches from Noordhoek to Observatory and incorporates some of Cape Town's most popular suburbs, including Constantia, Fish Hoek, Rondebosch, Simon's Town and Muizenberg, to mention just a few.
Constantia is popular for its wonderful restaurants and wine estates and the Constantia Wine Route is a big attraction for foodies and wine-lovers. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens offers hectares of greenery and regular concerts in the warm summer months. There are also various hiking trails on offer.
Take a day trip to Simon's Town and make sure you visit the statue of Just Nuisance, as well as the scenic Boulders Beach. Noordhoek is a great place for riding horses on the beach and the restaurants are very family friendly. For fresh fish and laid-back vibes, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg are the business. Fish Hoek is popular for seaside activities and antique shops and is a real favourite.
Cape Town North incorporates the Cape Town International Airport, Parow, Milnerton, Durbanville, Table View, as well as Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand. The north is a developed business centre that continues to grow rapidly. For chill-out time, Bloubergstrand and Melkbosstrand are popular for walks on the beach and outdoor sports. Shoppers will enjoy Century City and Canal Walk, and for those who love a tipple or two, The Durbanville Wine Route also falls into the northern region.
Cape Town East is made up of Gordon's Bay, Somerset West, Strand, Sir Lowry's Pass, Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Eersterivier, Macassar and Strandfontein. The region is pretty spectacular as the small coastal towns sit below the imposing Hottentots Holland Mountains and there are fantastic beaches such as Bikini Beach, Strand Beach and Kogel Bay. Here you'll also find the Helderberg Nature Reserve, Wolfgat Nature Reserve and Edith Stephens Wetland Park.
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Scenic Cape Point with its sheer cliffs, rugged landscapes, fauna, flora and bold ocean views.
A cable-car trip up Table Mountain to get the view of the incredible landscape of the city. If you've done the touristy cable-car thing then take one of the many mountain trails.
V&A Waterfront – spend time enjoying all the facilities at the V&A Waterfront, including the abundance of shopping and restaurant venues. For children, The Two Oceans Aquarium is a winner.
The magnificent beaches of Clifton, Muizenberg, Hout Bay, Bloubergstrand. You are spoilt for choice in and around the Mother City.
Historical sites are a must – including Robben Island, the Castle of Good Hope, the District Six Museum and Bo-Kaap.
Long Street by night. Enjoy the friendly fun vibes of this stretch of tarmac as it comes to life when the sun goes down.
While away the hours at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, the green lung of the city. Look out for the schedule of summer concerts.
Visit the Constantia Wine Route for a touch of history and some of the country's finest wines and restaurants that continually make it onto the best-of lists.
Drive along the southern coastline and visit places such as Noordhoek, Scarborough, Simon's Town, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. Stop off at Kalk Bay for fresh fish at the harbour.


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A counseling intake is the initial step in every counseling relationship. It is important because it forms the foundation of the entire counseling journey. It serves as the foundation of the relationship between the counselor and the client. Treatment proceeds to show decent evolution and development. The patient proceeds to earn good progress with self-understanding and self-insight. After counseling for other hereditary conditions, he may be presented with the option of having genetic testing. Patients who might benefit from genetic counseling might not be in a position to pay for the service because of the pricey out-of-pocket price.
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Some could decide to hand out to clients a client evaluation questionnaire to rate their progress for a therapist. To understand which clients are the appropriate fit, you must ask the ideal questions. The client expressed he found this exploration very beneficial and comforting. Clients that are motivated, engaged and connected with the therapist in a mutual endeavor will gain the most out of therapy. The most crucial part of your application is going to be your statement that's private. It's a thorough and careful approach. Writing session notes are indispensable because it's your professional and ethical duty to track the advancement of your clientele.
You most likely already know all the information which you wish to include, or you know the ideal place to locate it. You don't have to do anything with it unless you require it, but should you do need it, you'll have that info. This info is for educational purposes only and isn't meant to replace the recommendations of your physician or healthcare provider. All info you provide within this form is going to be kept as a member of your confidential file. You almost certainly gather a number of the info you will need to construct a geographical and personal basic demographic data.
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All you need to learn is the structure and the practice. No matter what's in your form and whether it's signed by the customer, it's your obligation to review these things with your customers and make certain they understand and document in a note which you did so. A consent form is written consent your client ought to be signing at the start of therapy so they understand what therapy is all about and how you work. There are different forms that are required. Because there are lots of General Counseling Form Samples that everyone can use, a Counseling Intake Session must be conducted before the forms can be correctly integrated. It's because of this that Counseling Forms for the intake process are extremely important, regardless of what sort of counseling you're doing or who your clients are.
At any time you have made a statement you've got to do is store it in a safe place on your computer. That means you must be sure your statement differs. So your own personal statement will normally be the means.
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The simplest thing to do is pick 1 way of doing treatment plans, adjust to your requirements and stick with it. The continuing treatment plan incorporates continued support and upkeep of the psychotherapeutic procedure. Ethically, you are in need of a treatment plan for your customers but the format will ride on your specialty and orientation (and whether you bill to insurance).
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The counselor would obviously listen and offer any insights that can help resolve the customer's issue. Counselors present an overview of all of the options out there. Therefore, if you're an aspiring counselor, writing a Developmental Counseling Form is among the initial things you may have to tackle.


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1991 Toyota Corolla Runs and Idles Rough
Reader Question: I have a 1991 Toyota Corolla that has had no mechanical issues that I am aware of. Suddenly in the last two days, I feel a kind of "chugging" or a stuttering. Especially when idling and accelerating but only when the car is in drive it feels like the car does not want to accelerate as quickly.
It feels like it might die, but I really am clueless. If I put the car in neutral or park, it seems to idle normally.
Does this sound like a fuel problem?
Thank you for any information!
Hello Joani,
It sounds like you might have an engine "miss". Worn out spark plug wires tend to break down and cause an engine miss or misfire when they get hot or are under stress or heavy load like hard acceleration.
You can sometimes force a spark plug wire to fail by "power braking" the engine with one foot firmly on the brake while the other foot slowly gives the engine some gas raising the RPM's to about 2,000-3,000. Do not do this for more than about 5 seconds.
If the engine misses or sputters while you are doing this, I would have your mechanic inspect the spark plug wires for you. If the spark plug wires are old and warrant changing, I would also inspect and or replace the following:
1. Spark plugs
2. Distributor cap
3. Ignition rotor
4. Air and fuel filters
This is a complete tune up, and will hopefully cure the problem.
I encourage you to find a repair shop that will go for a test drive with you and actually feel the problem and give you their opinion before they start work.
I take free test drives in my shop everyday, and can usually give the customer some kind of idea as to what is happening. I would get their opinion on the spark plug wires before you just run out and have someone replace them.
Total cost for everything I mentioned above will probably be in the ballpark of $255 -300 parts and labor depending on your exact engine size.
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Blades looking for 4th straight W
The Blades are looking for something that has eluded them so far this year – four consecutive wins.
"It would be awesome to get it," said Nick Zajac at morning skate. "Moose Jaw has beat us the last few times, so to get number four, against them, it would be nice."
The Blades will take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Kids Take Over Night – the rink boards are drawn by kids, a youngster will sing the anthem, and even the reporter for the game will be a kid – Josh Malin, who did the interview with Zajac.
"It'll be a lot of fun. Good to have you kids here," said Zajac with a laugh. "Maybe you can take Blair's (Blades Manager of Communications Blair Farthing) job! It was awesome last year, the kids do a great job, and hopefully we get a win for you."
As the Blades are saying, they're the number one team in the league since the trade deadline passed on January 10th – a three and oh record.
"We have a great group of guys here now, and it's good to know the coaches and management believe in us. This is the group going forward, and we all believe. Now hopefully we can keep things going right now, get our fourth straight win against those Warriors."
The Blades will play the second game of a back-to-back weekend series on Sunday, when they host the Prince Albert Raiders at 2pm in a special afternoon game. The game will feature Girls Rock, a special pre-game luncheon, and a post-game skate for those that attend the luncheon, which will feature former Huskies Hockey player Misty Alexandre. For more information, contact Luke Anderson or Brandon Enns at 306-975-8844.


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Meteorologists in Piešťany, in the Trnava Region, recorded Slovakia's highest ever overnight temperature Sunday (July 28-29, 27.3°C, climatologist Pavel Faško of the Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute (SHMÚ) told TASR.
"The temperature in Piešťany didn't fall below 27.3 degrees Celsius at night," said Faško, pointing to the previous record of 26.4 degrees Celsius that was set in Kuchyňa (in the Bratislava Region) in August 1992.
The highest ever daytime temperature of 40.3° Celsius was recorded in Hurbanovo, Nitra region, in July 2007. While that record remains intact the SHMÚ's Marek Švec said that as many as 37 out of 49 monitoring stations across Slovakia saw their individual maximum daytime temperature records broken on Sunday, July 28, in each case with a figure exceeding 37 degrees.
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What Is a Euro-Top Bed?
Bed mattresses come in many styles, shapes and sizes, which can make choosing one a challenging task when you do not understand the differences. Besides firm or soft in any given size, other designations include tight top, Euro top, pillow top and box top. Euro top refers to a specific type of mattress that has an extra layer of padding stitched onto the top, compared to a standard, basic mattress. While it is similar to a pillow-top or box-top mattress, it's not quite the same.
Order of Softness
When it comes to a mattress, those extra layers sewn on top add extra padding and softness. Knowing the different mattress types helps to ensure a purchase that is right for an ideal sleep. In order from firmest to softest, common mattress designations are the firm or plush tight top -- a basic, boxy mattress -- pillow top, Euro top and Euro pillow top. The hardest tight top is the firm mattress, which has the least give of all. A plush tight top has a little more springiness, but not quite as soft as a pillow top. A pillow top's extra layer is filled with foam, fibers or both, as is the even thicker, fluffier Euro top.
Euro Top, Defined
From the side, a Euro-top mattress appears tall, typically several inches taller than a basic tight-top mattress. There is no visible gusset or seam showing on the sides of the mattress indicating that it has an extra-thick layer of softness added. The padding varies by make and model, and may include a fibrous fillers, various types of foam, only memory foam, or some combination thereof. Since the top layer is the special part of the mattress giving it its softness, it is not designed to be flipped.
Euro- vs. Pillow-Top Pointers
Like a Euro-top mattress, a pillow-top mattress features extra padding permanently affixed to the top of a mattress. A pillow top, unlike the Euro top, has a gusset or visibly indented seam where the topper and mattress meet, making it look a bit like a mattress topper sits on the bed. This gusset, also called a V-flap, is a V-shaped piece of material that holds the pillow top onto the basic mattress, allowing the top portion to move slightly. A pillow top's padding is typically thinner than that of a Euro top. The strength of the mattress coils beneath is felt through a thin pillow-top layer. Like the Euro-top, the pillow-top is designed to be used without ever flipping the mattress.
Softest of the Euro Tops
If softness is supreme for your ideal mattress, a Euro pillow top is the stuff sweet dreams are made of. Like a regular Euro top, the mattress is tall, but it has almost a second thin mattress atop the basic structure. A gusset adds an extra pillow top layer over the Euro top, meaning an additional layer of softness and loftiness separating you from the coil mattress base far beneath. Such a tall mattress means some basic sheet sets may not fit all the way over the mattress's edges.
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Breathtaking escape: Tourism is booming in Munising area
However, the last decade has brought a dramatic increase in visitors to the area — up more than 85 percent from 2006 — with surrounding communities adjusting to the influx through increased accommodations, dining spots, events, recreational improvements and artistic ventures.
"There's new things popping up every year," said Kathy Reynolds, executive director of the Alger County Chamber of Commerce and Munising Downtown Development Authority. "Between the great retention rate and new visitors, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger."
While Reynolds said its hard to peg the growth on anything in particular, she said she believes the internet and social media have played a significant role. The collaboration between local entities is also one of the area's strengths, she said, adding to its appeal.
"We all work very well with each other," she said. "Whether it's a government unit, private business or nonprofit, we're all working toward the same goal. We only have 2,500 people in Munising, so we have to work together."
While people are often drawn to the area for its picturesque cliffs, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and countless other opportunities for water and outdoor recreation, Reynolds said there are many other things to love about Munising and Alger County.
Munising was recently selected to participate in the Detroit Institute of the Arts Inside/Out program, which brings high-quality reproductions from the museum's collection to outdoor venues throughout the state.
The institute erected 15 works, both free standing and wall-mounted, throughout the city last week.
The works create a walkable gallery, said Reynolds, starting near the Munising Harbor dock and moving up into the downtown area before looping back around. It takes about an hour to complete by foot, she said.
"We're pretty excited about it," Reynolds said. "It gives people an opportunity to spend time outside and enjoy some art."
Another exciting development, said Reynolds, is the Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, slated to open to the public within the next few weeks.
The center, located in the old city hall building, will be home to interpretive displays featuring information on the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and also detailing the area's rich history.
Pictured Rocks Cruises will also have a retail space on the main floor of the building, in addition to their primary location in the harbor, Reynolds said. There is space for two other retailers on the bottom floor overlooking the water, as well as private office spaces on the third floor.
The rehabilitation project was funded by a Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Development Block Grant, she said.
"We started this project about three years ago, and are really excited for the completion," Reynolds said. "It will be a highlight in the community."
For those seeking an extended stay, the area boasts a wide variety of lodging options.
Reynolds said there are several hotels, countless vacation rentals and more 800 campsites throughout Alger County.
New to the area is the 18-room boutique hotel, Roam Inn, which opened its doors last fall.
"We have an incredible attraction with Pictured Rocks," said Tom Dolaskie, owner and Munising native. "Tourism is a very strong industry here, and we wanted to bring a more refined but yet still adventurous lifestyle product to the market."
Dolaskie said he lived out of the area for a while — in both Manhattan and Beverly Hills — but had the urge to return home.
"I love the small town vibe," he said. "I like being able to use the high beams on my truck when I'm driving home — weird little things like that. The quality of life is what me and my entire team appreciate most about it."
Operating on the tagline "adventure awaits," Dolaskie said staff at the Roam Inn works to promote outdoor recreation, offering advice and tips to maximize their guests' stay.
"We've become a conduit for that, sharing different options to go out and explore," he said. "Roam Inn is a very visual, very adventurous hotel. It really works well for people who are trying to explore new places. We share and promote anything we think they'd have fun doing."
Also inside the Roam Inn is Tracey's restaurant, which Dolaskie described as "casual fine dining," utilizing locally sourced ingredients including U.P.-raised bison, beef, lamb, chicken and pork.
"Our executive chef, Jason Biega … he's 28 years old, but incredibly artistic," Dolaskie said. "We've given him a blank canvas, and have been really rewarded for doing that. He's exceeded our expectations."
For a more casual lunchtime outing, Johnny Dogs, 106 Lynn St., is a staple spot in Munising.
With more than 400 reviews on Trip Advisor, Johnny Dogs' menu features several unique hot dogs, including the "MacDaddy Dog" with fried mac and cheese, country ham, ranch dressing and fried onions and the "Hawaiian Dog" with smoked pulled pork, sweet chili sauce, pineapple salsa and cilantro. Other menu items include whitefish tacos, burgers, sandwiches, house-smoked BBQ meats and the popular "piggy fries."
Located along the south shore of Lake Superior just 42 miles east of Marquette, Munising can be reached via M-28 from the southeast and west, M-94 from the west or Alger County Highway 58 from the east.
If traveling from the Marquette area, there are several other attractions that can be found along M-28.
In Christmas, visitors can test their luck at the Kewadin Casino, operated by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
During the summer months, canoers and kayakers take the AuTrain river by storm, with rentals available through Northwoods Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Campsites and rental cabins line the riverbanks, making for a fun overnight excursion.
Grab a bite to eat at the highly rated Brownstone Inn or Foggy's Steakhouse, both located in the M-28 corridor.
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Step 1
Combine first 3 ingredients. Press into a 9-inch pieplate.
Step 2
Bake piecrust at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool.
Step 3
Stir together sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until blended. Pour into prepared crust. Set aside.
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer just until foamy.
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Add granulated sugar gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).
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Spread meringue over filling.
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Staying a night or two (or longer) in an ancient, largely depopulated but glorious Italian hill town is not for everyone, but for those who like the idea of passing a couple of quiet days walking, reading, eating (really well) and drinking in the sublime surroundings, it can be bliss. If you can forgo a minibar, room service, a gym and much in the way of entertainment, read on for two excellent places to visit.
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Introduction: Garden Tool Rack
This is a guide to making a cheap and simple garden tool rack. This one is for my dad's shed and keeps all the tools safely of the floor.
Step 1: Tools and Materials
The rack was made from the offcuts from the framework of the shed its standard studwork timber (38mmx63mm).
32mm spade bit
Pillar drill
Compound Mitre Saw
Wood Stain or your choice of finish
Centre Punch
Pencil or marking knife
Step 2: Marking Up
My rack needed to hold 7 tools and the rack has 150mm spacings between the centres. By careful placement of the tools everything fits. See diagram for marking up. The centres were marked with a punch to aid drilling.
Step 3: Drilling and Cutting
When drilling with a spade bit I find it best to drill 90% of the way and then flip the wood and finish the hole from the other side, this creates less breakout.
Once all the the holes were drilled the mitre saw was set to 28o and the cuts then made.
All rough edges were then sanded and a coat of stain was given ( I had some blue spare)
Step 4: Finish Rack Mounted and Populated
The Rack was mounted simply with screw onto the frame of the shed.
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Where did you mount the screws for the most secure hold? And type of screw. I imagine a lot of weight builds up. Thanks!
I love this, but I am still a newbie. Can you clarify how I would attach it to the wall?
Thank you so much for this!
This weekend my husband and I made these with a few modifications. We already had a 2x4 mounted to the wall for mounting clothesline hooks, so we notched the boards to accommodate it which actually made for a handy rail for mounting. Then we notched the bottom of the boards to make securing them easier. Making 4 of them and spacing them 18" apart gave us more flexibility as far as the variety of tools we're able to hang.
Again, thank you! We're in love with our new storage!
what is the measurement in between the slots for placing the tools?
what is the measurement in between the slots for placing the tools?
Good idea to go with 4 uprights. What center on center spacing did you decide on for the angled slots? Thanks!
Roughly 2" if I understand your question and measured correctly. :P
Good ideal. In the United States, where we're still stuck in the metrology Dark Ages, wall studs are normally spaced 16 inches (406.4 mm) on center. By doing what you did, the rack will accommodate short, D-handle tools as well.
Your spades are very American :)
What makes a SHOVEL American? :P
Ours are flatter and less pointy.
Oh. That's weird. My favorite shovel is the one with the green head since it can move a lot of dirt, but we do have a flat shovel and a drain spade.
For what it's worth, our garden forks are made in England. :)
The technical term for what you call a "flat shovel" is most likely a "transfer shovel" — square tip, flat bottom and upturned sides. It's not meant for digging. The purpose of a transfer shovel is to move loose material, such as sand and gravel, e.g., scoop it up from a pile on the ground and put it into a wheelbarrow, etc.
In England traditionally Spade = flat blade for digging and a Shovel = deeper wider blade for moving loose material. By changing the head shape to a point instead of the wide blade you now have a digging tool that can hold a lot. The long handle is great for less strain on your back I find.
That makes sense because I call the flat headed ones "spades" as well but lump them all together as shovels. :P
I learned a really neat trick on "Gardening By the Yard" where you can determine how much soil a shovel can move by placing it on the ground and standing on the head. The steeper the angle, the more soil it can move. So if the handle barely leaves the ground, it's not going to move much. I tested it out on my shovels, and go figure that my favorite shovel has the steepest angle.
Just sharing because I think it's a really neat trick. :)
Great tip, thanks for sharing
This is great! thank you for sharing!
Nice job, glad I could inspire you
Thank you! I can't wait to have the opportunity this summer to attempt to make it. Keeping my fingers crossed!
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Two years ago Consolidated Unit School District 300 in Algonquin, Ill., was facing a pretty daunting challenge across its 26 schools. When it came to recording the inventory of assets like textbooks, some of the district's numbers were incorrect. "We'd start a new school year thinking that we had the appropriate supplies for our students, only to find out that our inventory system didn't reflect what we actually had on hand," said Susan Harkin, chief operating officer for the 26-school, 21,000-student district.
A student who wasn't matched up with an algebra book, for example, would often have to wait a week or two for it to be ordered and delivered to the classroom. And for some of the outdated books that are no longer being published, the district could spend months trying to hunt down the textbooks. "Students would start the school year without a textbook to refer to for homework," said Harkin. "It wasn't a good situation for a district that's focused on student success."
Harkin says the schools' curriculum and instructional personnel were particularly concerned about the gaps that existed between the inventory system and the actual inventory. At the time, D300 was most concerned about textbooks, although it also wanted to improve the tracking of district-owned assets such as tablet computers and musical instruments.
Finances were another driver, says Harkin, who notes that her district spends $2,500 less than the state average per student. "Assets and resources are tight," she added, "so everyone wants to do his or her part in helping to make sure we're using our resources efficiently and effectively."
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It's May, which means that the calendar is full of food and flower festivals, new museum exhibits, and outdoor concerts.
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May in Italy: Holidays, Festivals, and Other Events
May 1 – Labor Day
Primo Maggio is a national holiday in Italy and is traditionally commemorated with demonstrations by various labor unions. In Rome, the day is celebrated with a huge televised concert in Piazza San Giovanni.
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence
Classical music, dance, and theater are highlighted at this month-long arts and music festival in Florence. See www.maggiofiorentino.com for details and schedule.
May 8-11 – Calendimaggio in Assisi, Umbria
This yearly event with medieval origins is a celebration of the return of spring that includes good-spirited competitions between the upper and lower sections of the city of Assisi. The festival features food and parades, as well as a lot of activity centered around the Basilica of Saint Francis. More information is available at calendimaggioassisi.it.
May 15 – Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio, Umbria
Gubbio's running of the "Ceri," or candles, is one of Umbria's biggest events of the year. The Festa dei Ceri's highlight is the medieval candle race, in which costumed participants race up Mount Ingino carrying enormous wooden candles. There is also a crossbow tournament, food fairs, and more.
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Usually taking place around 18 May, Noto Infiorata is an event in which the UNESCO World Heritage city of Noto, Sicily, is carpeted with flowers in a variety of designs based on a theme. Noto is not the only city to hold an Infiorata, but it is one of the best known.
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The Lexington City Council will hear presentations from the Davidson County Transportation Department and the superintendent of Lexington City Schools on upcoming and ongoing projects that will have an impact on Lexington during its regular meeting a 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
Richard Jones, manager of Davidson County Transportation, will update the council on the newest bus route in Lexington which began in January. This is the fourth route for the countywide public transportation system called DC Rides.
Jones said the county decided to add a route because of the number of people using the service.
"One of the reasons we added it was because of the overcrowding on the buses," Jones said. "There were people standing too long and we were running behind because of the amount of people riding. We decided we needed to shorten the routes and add another one, which caused us to make changes in the existing routes."
He said the Lexington Connector Route will cover a larger section of Lexington plus provide new service to Fifth Avenue, Biesecker Road and the Erlanger community along Winston Road.
Dr. Anitra Wells, superintendent of Lexington City Schools, will make a presentation about an upcoming meeting at the Apple Executive Briefing Center that district representatives will attend in March.
Those attending the two-day event will learn about enhancing learning with technology, experience hands-on learning activities with iPad and Mac, hear about Apple's vision for education and discover how Apple's ecosystem engages students with access to quality content and creation tools.
Also during the meeting, council members will consider contributing to the H. Lee Waters ghost sign project from their individual neighborhood revitalization funds. Each council member is allotted these funds to contribute toward projects they feel are beneficial to the community.
A ghost sign is an advertisement that was painted on the side of a building and is now faded. They are translucent and you can see through them, which is why they are called ghost signs. There is such a sign on the building at the corner of West Second Avenue and South Main Street.
Council members will vote on a resolution supporting local control of school calendars submitted by the Lexington City Schools Board of Education. School systems want the ability to coordinate school calendars without restrictions which impede the ability to assign makeup days due to inclement weather. If approved, the resolutions go to the state legislature.


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Last Thursday's D&D 4e game was the best yet. It was one of those games where the dice rolls were all over the place, natural 20s appeared just when they were needed and the group of PCs came together and used their strengths not only against their foes but also in aid of each other. It was a big fight against zombies, skeletal archers and a couple of end-of-dungeon bad guys... although, one of the bad guys got away! Dun-dun-duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun!
There was also a chance to do some roleplaying. It was difficult because we're a scary bunch of PCs - a Tiefling cleric, a Drow warlock and a Dragonborn warrior. We're a bunch of outsiders and the NPCs we're interacting with are human so it's a difficult job to succesfully communicate withouth scaring them off, but that's the challenge and as roleplayers we're reacting to it.
The games are definitely becoming smoother as we're getting used to the system and the use of the encounter cards. I still think that having so many abilities at level 1 is a bit too much for so low a level - some of the abilites should really be earned as the game progresses. Newcomers to the game might find it daunting and a bit of a nightmare to keep track of the bonuses and modifiers the cards give. We've been on the go for five or six sessions, now, and we've only just got into a roll, with people using their encounter powers when and how they should. Simply remembering that you had the ability was a pain and sometimes involved a lot of page-flipping, and we're seasoned gamers with 100 years of experience between us. Imagine how difficult it must be for the first-time player, not only having to get their heads around the concept of the game but all these extra bits and bobs as well. I'm not sure that D&D 4e is new-gamer player friendly.
High five to Jason the DM, though - the guy must have the patience of a saint with us as players, but he's handled the game brilliantly and given us a great gaming experience. Now that we've mastered D&D 4e as a boardgame it's time to have a stab at it as a tabletop roleplaying game. I'll keep you posted.
ADDITIONAL: Oh, and do you remember when I said I was going to try and design a dungeon using nothing but Microsoft Paint and Word, work on it week by week and make it absolutely huge?
Yeah, well, I'm not.