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Ahh, July: It brings hot temperatures and, in the Des Moines metro, hot music. The city's Metro Arts Alliance every year brings to the city "Jazz in July," a family-friendly festival that celebrates jazz and art with free outdoor concerts almost every day of the month. Food vendors, visual artists and children's activities add to the fun. Grab your lawn chair or blanket, your family and friends and enjoy these upcoming performances by local musicians and national acts:
July 12: The John Krantz Quartet, which includes drummer Jim Eklof, bassist Steve Charlson and sax man Bryan Schumacker, visits Colby Park in Windsor Heights. 7 p.m. at 6900 School St.
July 13: The 10-piece Big Band Sound livens up the Sylvan Amphitheater at Greenwood Park, with catering by Woody's Smoke Shack and Taste to Go. 6:30 p.m. at 4800 Grand Ave.
July 14: The Soya Vista Jazz Orchestra revives the sounds of the 1950s and '60s cocktail generation, with hits by Henry Mancini and Burt Bacharach, on the lawn at Wesley Acres. 6:30 p.m. at 3520 Grand Ave.
July 15: The Scott Davis Quartet, a favorite at the Cosmopolitan Lounge, performs at Beaverdale Park. 6:30 p.m. at 34th Street and Adams Avenue.
July 16: Ashanti, the Afro-Cuban group founded by students at Boston's Berklee College of Music, makes a splash at the Clive Aquatic Center. 7:30 p.m. at 1801 N.W. 114th St.
July 17: The Des Moines Big Band makes some noise at the Johnston Public Library. 6 p.m. at 6700 Merle Hay Road.
July 18: Trumpeter Dave Rezek's Alpha State Agents play music written just for them, behind the Shops at Roosevelt. 6:30 p.m. at 831 42nd St.
July 19: The usually-classical Belin (String) Quartet teams up with a saxophonist, bassist and drummer for a concert at the West Des Moines City Hall. 6:30 p.m. at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway.
July 20: The 17-piece High Society Big Band performs at Living History Farms, with catered barbecue from the Iowa Machine Shed. 6:30 p.m. at 1121 Hickman Road.
July 21: A group from the Drake University faculty plays in the courtyard of the Harmon Fine Arts Building, right outside the school's new Turner Jazz Center. 6 p.m. at 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
July 22: The Fred Gazzo Band pays tribute to the Rat Pack on the Casady Building lawn. 6:30 p.m. at 1801 16th St.
July 23: Singer, pianist, bassist, trombonist, composer and teacher Susie Miget takes her band to the East Village, with a bonus performance by some of her students. 7 p.m. at East Sixth and Locust streets.
July 26: The Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra brings the Roaring '20s back to Terrace Hill. 6 p.m. at 2300 Grand Ave.
July 27: The 10-piece group Salsa Vibe, whose members have lived in Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Spain, Portugal and elsewhere, visit the Hispanic Educational Resources Center. 5:30 p.m. at 828 Scott Ave.
July 29: The Iowa City singer Betsy Hickok takes her back-up trio to Thomas Mitchell Park in Mitchellville. 6:30 p.m. at 10509 N.E. 46th Ave.
July 30: The festival finishes in a big, big way with the Turner Center Jazz Orchestra (11 a.m.), the Community Jazz Center Big Band (12:45 p.m.), the Valley High School Jazz Band (2:15 p.m.), the Johnston Station Jazz Band (4 p.m.), the Iowa All Star Cheerleaders (5:30 p.m.) and Bella Soul, with 15-year Jazz in July veteran Tina Haase Findlay (7:30 p.m.) around the man-made lake at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines.


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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PASSPORT AWARENESS MONTH County Clerk Hanlon announces free passport photos on Wednesdays with same-day passport application
FREEHOLD, NJ – In recognition of September being National Passport Awareness Month, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that her office will offer free passport photos every Wednesday in September to those who apply for a passport on the same day at the Monmouth County Clerk's Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune.
"Apply for a passport if you do not have one so you can be ready for anticipated or even unanticipated travel," said Clerk Hanlon.
"It is also important to check the passport's expiration date because many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport," said Clerk Hanlon. "Therefore, residents who already have U.S. passports should check the expiration date and start the renewal process about two months ahead of time."
The U.S. State Department's passport processing time is currently 6 to 8 weeks for routine service and 2 to 3 weeks for expedited service.
To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have proof of American citizenship, your social security number, a passport photo 2×2 inches in size, and current identification, such as a driver's license or government identification. Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations; the photo fee is waived on Wednesdays in September for those who apply for a passport on the same day at the Monmouth County Clerk's Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune.
Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or to submit additional documentation.
Passport applications are accepted at the Monmouth County Clerk's two nationally recognized Passport Offices:
- Freehold – Monmouth County Clerk's Office at 33 Mechanic Street, located in the Market Yard Parking Lot (south of Main Street). The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Neptune – Monmouth County Connection at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Information about the required documentation to apply for a passport can be found on the Monmouth County Clerk's Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com or by calling the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or the Neptune County Connection at 732-303-2828.
Clerk Hanlon recommends that residents contact the Passport Office prior to appearing at the office to confirm that you have the proper documentation and payments.
For more information about the passport application process, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk's Office website at www.MonmouthCountyClerk.com.
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The ongoing blind establishment embrace of Israel and condemnation of BDS as akin to Nazi Germany shows no sign of abating in Australia.
Yesterday's ABC Radio National Breakfast featured a story on the issue and included a brief interview with me explaining the growing alliances between the fascist right and Israel; a mutual hatred of Islam is joining these forces.
Note the comments by Zionist lobbyist Danny Lamm, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, who denies there is even an occupation of Palestinian lands and demands Palestinians be grateful for Israel bringing universities to the occupied Arabs. Such is warped Zionist "logic":


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I took a walk along the stream.
I noticed a leaf fall from a tree and land on the water. The leaf rose, fell, and rose on the current.
I felt badly for the leaf and jumped into the stream to save it. The water was freezing and my shoes got soaked.
I ran after the leaf. I tripped over some rocks. I fell in the stream and got drenched. But I was able to grab the leaf.
I got out of the water and lay on the stream's bank.
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The Classic Men's Wedding Band with a High Polish finish made of solid 14kt Rose Gold with a comfort fit.
Width: 7mm
Metal: 14kt Rose Gold
Available in finger sizes from 8 - 13.5
***14 Day Estimated Completion Time.***
We specialize in customizing rings and jewelry. If you are interested in creating a one of a kind piece, or modifying one of our current styles, please let us know.


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Happy Monday friends! How are you? I feel a bit lost in the world today. Not sure why, but it happens. I'm sure I'll get a hold of today at some point, haha. For now, I wanted to share this aloe tip with you– I found it incredibly helpful for my own health and for my morning routine. Once I hit publish on this post I plan to actually go put this tip into action and right into my favorite juice— since it's now almost noon and this is typically my *first thing in the morning* routine. Again, it feels like an off day for some reason.
I've been making juice as many mornings as I can for a while now. I feel it has really improved my overall energy quite a bit. I've also been having a few extra stomach troubles since our last trip to Mexico (likely to be parasites, ick), but ever since I started adding fresh aloe to my morning juice, my stomach has drastically improved. So I'm definitely into it.
So let's talk about aloe– I now blend aloe into my juice every morning (well every morning that I make juice anyway). Yes, that means I use a juicer and then a blender for my morning juice. But then blender takes an extra 15 seconds, so for me, it's worth it. It's really not much work to give the blender an extra rinse after either. It's incredibly soothing (hence why it's used for sunburns– speaking of sunburns, I've still only ever had the one). Aloe is said to be healing for the gut, reduces inflammation, controls blood sugar, and so much more. As someone who suffered major gut damage from c. diff, I'm glad to finally have a way to ingest aloe and enjoy it!
I tried having aloe last year and gosh, every time I did I GAGGED and gagged some more. Aloe smells and can taste DREADFUL. But it's supposed to be SO soothing for your gut– and so I wanted to have it. I just couldn't get myself to handle the taste. Well, thankfully, I finally figured it out. You'll still have to handle the smell as you prepare it, but you won't taste or smell it in your drink(s) anymore! Trust me– I tested this out on Alex (haha) and he had no idea there was aloe in his drink until he walked into the kitchen later and saw (and smelled) the leftover leaf!
If you haven't tried it, definitely use caution with aloe as allergies to it are possible. But if you don't have an allergy, try it out and see how you do! I think you'll find that you benefit from it too 🙂
Alright, you see that yellow slime? That's the extra funky and bitter stuff. You don't want that!
How to get rid of the disgusting aloe taste
- pull aloe leaf from the plant (or buy in the store, whatever).
- with a sharp knife, slice off pointier sides of the leaf as well as the tip.
- remove the top panel of the leaf to reveal the fleshy clear inside.
- rinse off the interior with clean, filtered water (much easier with two hands). If there is any of the yellow interior, make sure to give that an extra rinse/wipe down– you want to remove any of that part to remove bitter taste.
- At this point, your aloes should be pretty well prepped! It will still smell pretty bad, but it should be ready to use. Scrap off the interior fleshy part with a spoon or thumb and place into your blender. (Again, easier with two hands).
- Blend into your juice or smoothie for about 5-10 seconds or until completely dissolved and voila! You should have an aloe drink with zero aloe taste!
Okay— so now that you know how to drink aloe without gagging– try adding it to your favorite morning juice or smoothie! And well, if you need a juice recommendation– well then, I'll be back tomorrow with my favorite juice recipe!
This is still my favorite smoothie if you're curious 🙂


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Plans for Missouri's Reopening
May 8, 2020
Recently, Governor Mike Parson announced his plan for reopening Missouri. With precautions in place and social distancing in mind, it appears that many Timberland students are eager to get back to the way things were, even if it means learning a new type of normal.
In a survey sent out this week, 66.3 percent of students claimed they had plans made for when the Shelter-in-Place plan was lifted. Priorities ranged from missing restaurants to missing friends, and wanting to get back to the gym or to work.
"[My plans for after shelter at home include seeing] my friends, and agreeing to hit all of the fast-food places. McDonald's french fries here I come," junior Madelyn Ratcliff said.
Friends and food were both high on the list of plans students and staff had for after quarantine ends. Many agree that these things, as well as countless other aspects of life, had been taken for granted.
"I miss socializing with the people I saw every day. I did not realize how much I took the ability to go to school for granted until we had this situation," sophomore Shelby Clark said.
Speaking of school, the last official physical attendance day was March 13. No one could have predicted the day would have been the end of the 2019-2020 school year, but many are wishing they could have known and/or given a message to their past self.
"I would've [wanted to know], because then I could've spent a little more time with my friends, and cared a little more towards my teachers," freshman Meagan Payne said. "[I would tell myself] give it your all that day, because it'll be the last time you can for a while."
Overall, with the light at the end of the tunnel seemingly approaching in the near future, it is important to keep in mind safety measures and why they were put into place. Shelter-in-Place and COVID-19 have drastically changed everyone's lives. As the world transitions back into a new normal, the memories made and lessons learned have changed many.
Online school was not the only thing students have learned during this time. For example, new skills or talents may have been discovered or maybe learning something about themselves.
"I started doing yoga, I never thought I would enjoy that. It's honestly a really good stress reliever and it's super fun," freshman Allison Plumb said.


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Stacia Varga takes a step back from analyzing NHL data to explore it a little more:
As I mentioned in my last post, I am currently in an exploratory phase with my data analytics project. Although I would love to dive in and do some cool predictive analytics or machine learning projects, I really need to continue learning as much about my data as possible before diving into more advanced techniques.
My data exploration process has the following four steps:
Assess the data that I have at a high level
Determine how this data is relevant to the analytics project I want to undertake
Get a general overview of the data characteristics by calculating simple statistics
Understand the "middles" and the "ends" of your numeric data points
There's some good stuff in here. I particularly appreciate Stacia's consideration of data exploration as an iterative process.


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DDNS(Dynamic DNS) will allow you to access your public IP address by domain name. The DDNS feature updates your public IP address with the DDNS provider each time it renews.
Step 1 Register with one of the following DDNS providers. If you already have an account with a DDNS provider listed below, skip to Step 2.
Step 2: Open a web browser and type the IP address of the D-Link gaming router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.
Step 3: The default password is blank (nothing). Click Log In.
Step 4 Click Tools at the top and then click Dynamic DNS on the left side.
Step 5: Select the Dynamic DNS Enabled checkbox and configure the following:
- Server Address – Select the DDNS provider that you registered with
- Host Name – Enter the domain name that you registered (i.e. mydomain.provider.org)
- Username or Key – Enter the username for your DDNS account
- Password or Key – Enter the password for your DDNS account
- Verify Password or Key – Confirm the password for your DDNS account
- Timeout – Enter the timeout (in hours) in which the gaming router will update your DDNS account if your IP address has not changed
Step 6: Click Save Settings at the top to apply the DDNS settings.
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Email Types
There are two ways to send emails to your contacts via Keela:
- Direct Email - Send an email to one contact via their contact profile. More info here.
- Email Marketing - Send an email to multiple contacts via the Email Marketing tool
From/Sender Address in Keela
There are two options for your outgoing email address in Keela:
(1) Keela Provided Email Address
Every account will start with a Keela provided email address for every user and an organization-wide email address.
For example:
- Your Organization's Keela Email: Organization Name (email@example.com)
- Your Personal Keela Email: Your Name (firstname.lastname@example.com)
(2) Your Own Email Address
If you complete the SendGrid Integration, your organization can use its own email addresses to send emails in Keela.
For example:
- Your Organization's Domain Email: Organization Name (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- Your Personal Domain Email: Your Name (firstname.lastname@example.com)
You must own your domain to complete the integration with SendGrid. If you don't own your domain (for example, your email address ends in @gmail.com) you will not be able to integrate with SendGrid. That's why we provide you a Keela.co address - so you can still use the email tools in Keela!
Receiving Email Replies in Keela
Now that we've gone over the addresses that you can send emails from in Keela, let's go over how you'll receive the replies.
Reply-To Address in Keela
When a contact replies to an email sent through Keela (either an Email Marketing or Direct Email), even if you've integrated your own domain via SendGrid, the reply address will always contain 'reply.' This is a requirement with Keela and makes sure any replies make it back into the system.
For example, email@example.com or email@example.com
Notifications of New Emails in Keela
When you receive a reply to an email sent from Keela, your Keela Inbox will turn orange and you will receive a notification according to your personal preferences setup in Keela.
Where to Find Email Replies
(1) Your Keela Inbox
The message that you sent, and any replies, will appear in your Keela Inbox. Your inbox will turn orange to signify that you've received a new message and the unread message will be highlighted purple.
(2) The Contact Email tab
The message that you sent, and any replies, will also appear on that person's contact record, in the Email tab:
Email Preferences
Note that if you try to send an email to a contact whose Solicitation status is set to NO, you will receive a notification in the top right-hand corner (see below). You can manage a contact's email preferences under a contact's profile tab by changing the Solicitation status and/or Email Subscription Status.
Tracking emails in Keela from another platform
Not every email you send will be through Keela. That's why we've provided every Keela account unique BCC and FWD codes for tracking the emails in Keela for your records and safekeeping. For more information visit BCC/FWD Emails.


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We are pleased to present below all posts archived in 'January 2018'. If you still can't find what you are looking for, try using the search box.
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. specializes in asphalt repair and maintenance. In fact, we spend as much time maintaining older asphalt pavement as we do paving new asphalt. Why? Because over time asphalt experiences wear and tear and may become worn out. Asphalt needs to be maintained and repaired from time to time, allowing it to keep its resilience for up to 25 years. Developing a maintenance plan for your asphalt surface can help prevent serious damage and increase your pavements longevity.
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Asphalt pavements are widely used for roads, parking lots, industrial surfaces, recreational surfaces, and walking trails. Asphalt pavements are made by combining rocks and sand to a particular recipe and then adding asphalt cement as the black sticky glue that holds the pavement together.


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VisualDiscovery is an Adware program by SuperFish.inc. VisualDiscovery was able to access consumer's personal information sent online, including login credentials, social security numbers, medical information, and financial and payment information.
In this article, we will cover step by step procedure to protect against "VisualDiscovery" Adware using Saner.
"VisualDiscovery" Infection Method
VisualDiscovery Adware comes bundled with many free software that are available over Internet. Between 2014-2015, VisualDiscovery came as a pre-installed Software in some of the Lenovo laptops.
Protecting against "VisualDiscovery" Adware using Saner
For illustration, we have chosen "Windows 8.1" system.
How to check, if systems are affected by VisualDiscovery Adware?
Step 1: Click on "Queries" menu item that is on the left side pane.
Step 2: After clicking on "Queries" A window appears as shown below. Click on "Create Query" on the top right corner.
Step 3: Below figure shows how to create a query for finding "VisualDiscovery" adware present in all systems across a network of endpoints. Fill in the details as shown below and click on "Create".
Step 4: The "Query Visualdiscovery" is created as shown below. Click on "Run" to check the results.
Step 5: After successfully running the query, the result will be displayed as shown below. It is confirmed that "VisualDiscovery" is present in the following listed systems.
How to remove VisualDiscovery Adware using Saner?
Step 1: Click on "CMD & Ctrl" section menu item. A window appears as shown below. Click on "Create Command" on the top right corner.
Step 2: Click on "Software Deployment" to install or uninstall any Software.
Step 3: Select "Uninstall" from command, type in "VisualDiscovery" in Application Name and choose the silent option by typing '/s' (without quote). Add Name and description and click on "Create".
Step 4: We can see the rule is created. Saner will start to uninstall the specified application. The status will be "scheduled" once the rule gets created.
Step 5: Click on refresh button near "Status". Below screenshot shows the status of the rule as "Completed 0 out of 1".
Step 6: After a few minutes, uninstall process is completed, which is shown below,
To download the full article, please open the below pdf attachment.


text: Ray Waddle Ray Waddle offers his unusual angles on spiritual trends and arguments in various venues. He writes a regular column for The Tennessean and a monthly web column for the United Methodists Interpreter magazine. He is also full-time editor of Yale Divinity School s award-winning Reflections magazine, a publication that finds theological dimensions behind current social and political debates. He has written for Huffington Post, The New York Times and other publications. He has a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master s degree in religious studies from Vanderbilt University. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Books by Ray Waddle Undistorted God


text: My Dawanda Shop Image | February 19, 2016 | marionsartblog I've been thinking about opening my own online shop for quite some time. Well, now I finally opened it! I want to offer some of my favourite linocut and woodcut prints there so if you're interested, please have a look: Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related


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How Does It Work?
Very Important
During the booking process and during your staying you will always relate only with Flatmate Student which owns or directly administer the apartments. No hidden fees or commissions will ever be requested: You Pay What You See
In Home page you may use the Search Bar to browse for rooms based on the location you are interested in or the arrival date. Please note that Flatmate Student only allows 30 days of minimum booking starting the 1st day of the month. On the results page you can filter the rooms according to your needs and choose one for more details.
Now that you have chosen the right room, select the check in and check out dates and send the booking request.
You'll have to be logged in to book a room or register for free if you don't have an account.
Once the request is sent, you'll recive the confirmation and you'll be contacted for more details about the long term booking procedures. Remember to check your user account for booking status and messages from the owner.
Booking Steps
- send booking request or contact owner for the period of booking you are interested in
- the owner will confirm the check in and check out dates and send you the copy of the contract and the details for the deposit payment by wire transfer
- once the transfer is complete the room is to be considered booked
Quick Terms and Conditions
Please take a minute and read the following informations and avoid misunderstandings:
- the booking is confirmed only after the deposit fee is paid (bank transfer)
- minimum booking period is one month (30 days)
- monthly cleaning of the common areas: included
- all fees already included, no extra fees to be paid
- gas, water, internet and electric bills included: max 50 euro/month
- deposit required: 300 euro (or same as rent if price over 300 per month)
- train station and airport transfer included (under request)
- all rooms are intended for individual use only


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As a follow up to CYN's massive summer release "Together," she has released a massive electro pop hit that was produced by Felix Snow called "Only With You." The inventive new single has been released worldwide on Katy Perry's record label, Unsub Records.
Cynthia Nabozny was born in a middle-class home just outside of Detroit, Michigan. She then moved from Chicago to Los Angeles where she spent 2017 working hard on new content. Shortly after a meeting with Unsub Records' Katy Perry, she was signed in 2016 because of her astounding ability to compose a perfect pop song and voice.
"Only With You" was written by CYN and Felix Snow (Selena Gomez, Kiiara, Terror Jr.). The atmospheric, Robyn-influenced, and electronically elemental track begins with CYN's wispy vocals, a retro production with strong bass, and snappy percussion. Funk guitars, electronic toms, wobbling bass and synths are at the forefront of "Only With You."
I knew who Felix was and loved the songs he worked on previously, so I was geeked to work with him. The song began on acoustic guitar and evolved to be some kind of hybrid, electronic funk pop vibe. The vocals on the final track are the vocals from day one, which I think is something really special. – CYN
CYN is one of the pop music industry's most exciting up-and-coming acts. With a mentor like Katy Perry, there're no doubts that she is going to become a sought-after and renowned act in the future.
Connect with CYN: Spotify / SoundCloud / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Website
Connect with Felix Snow: SoundCloud / Twitter / Instagram


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I also loved the story behind Kazuki's and its logo:
Mountain - Mt Fuji – Mt Franklin
Fish – Koi (Japanese carp) – Trout (Tuki rainbow trout)
Mist, cloud or water – connecting two countries
Water drops – The Southern Cross
Oak leaves – Kazuki's family crést
Plum blossoms – Saori's family crést
Bottom branch - Family (Kazuki, Saori & two children)
A man fishing at the top of Mt. F – Kazuki
Kazuki arrived in Daylesford a few years ago and he and his wife Saori set up Kazuki's which in its short life span has achieved its one hat award.
I loved the softness of the bread roll and the saltiness of the butter, reminiscent of Vegemite when spread on the bread.
I was offered another roll and I accepted but it never arrived. I was offered a roll three times by the three different wait staff and I accepted three times but said bread roll never materialised...but my plate was always there. They must have thought I ate a lot of rolls!
On a Saturday evening it's a fixed degustation menu with options to add some special courses. We decided to both go for an extra course of oysters and share the special luxury course of crab and shaved Spanish truffle.
The scallop ceviche, jalapeno, quinoa, coriander was breathtakingly delicious. The crunchy toastiness of the quinoa and the soft, sweet silkiness of the scallop, flavoured with a spike of jalapeno and the fragrance of coriander was just tongue tinglingly brilliant. Reminiscent of the wonder yellowtail sashimi with yuzu soy, coriander and jalapeno at Nobu, this little variation had an added textural dimension and more in depth sweetness from the scallop.
The ultimate special dish we decided to share followed - Spanner crab omelette, sauce american, avruga, shaved Spanish black truffle. Whilst this was good, it didn't overwhelm me with deliciousness like previous courses. The sauce american was a bit thousand island dressing like so too rich to eat by itself so a puddle of it was left.
Lemon verbena crème brûlée, cardamom, genji was dessert and I forgot to take a picture. I remember the creme brulee was good but I wasn't keen on the cardamom ice cream mainly because I'm not a fan of cardamom so it was never going to be a winner with me.
Dinner at Kazuki's was refreshing and we loved the clean flavours that came through each dish. It thoroughly deserves the acclaim it is receiving and I would definitely recommend people to try it.


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Skillsoft and SumTotal announced they will host their biggest annual user conference, Perspectives, April 11-13 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Themed "The Age of Learning On-Demand," Perspectives 2018 will showcase the innovative ideas, compelling programs and inspiring leaders transforming the corporate learning and talent management landscape. The event will also showcase new innovations from Skillsoft, SumTotal and Percipio as well as updates on the company's beautiful technology and engaging content strategy.
"Perspectives 2018 will provide a world-class opportunity for several thousand customers and partners to examine corporate learning in the digital age," said Chad Gaydos, Chief Operating Officer of the Skillsoft Group. "This year's immersive conference experience will feature numerous thought leaders discussing business challenges such as digital transformation and global training at scale. We are also fortunate to have dozens of customers and partners share their success stories with our products and services."
Key Highlights
- 95 speaker sessions
- 74 presentations from customers, partners and analysts, including Amalgam Insights, Bersin by Deloitte, and Nucleus Research
- 21 sessions by Skillsoft and SumTotal subject matter experts
- 12 tracks, including paths dedicated to Percipio, SumTotal, Talent, Leadership, Workforce Management, and Payroll
- A talent panel discussion with executive insights on career development with Cox, BAE Systems, PSAV and Guidewell
Keynotes Perspectives will feature keynotes from Skillsoft Group executives, industry-leading chief learning officers (CLOs), and three industry luminaries.
- Josh Bersin, principal and founder of Bersin by Deloitte will present "Learning in the Flow of Work." His research-based presentation will show how micro-learning, macro-learning, and adaptive learning have come together to make learning in the flow of work really happen for an organization.
- Andy Cunningham, founder and president of the Cunningham Collective, will present "What's Your Positioning DNA? What Does it Tell You About Your Company, Your Positioning and Your Success." She will share the importance of understanding positioning to make strategic decisions on branding, messaging, and corporate values.
- Wendy Sachs, author of Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers, will provide practical guidance and lessons from those who have successfully learned how to redefine their skills and their roles in a climate of constant market and organizational change.
"For years organizations have been trying to solve the problem of on-demand learning – providing employees, customers, and leaders access to just enough information and skills development to get them where they want to go," said Josh Bersin. "I look forward to sharing with the Perspectives audience how, in 2018, for the first time, this new mode of learning is possible."
Customer & Partner Sessions
The conference will feature more than 70 customers and partners discussing their insights and experiences using Skillsoft, Percipio, and SumTotal solutions to create new engagement strategies for multi-generational workforces. Sample sessions include:
- Accenture: "Delivering a Global Curriculum More Efficiently and Effectively at Accenture"
- ADP: "Tackling Employee Retention: Insights, Strategies and Solutions"
- Datacom: "Leading Through Digital Transformation"
- Hilton Hotels: "Virtual, Social and On-the-Job. How Today's Manager Prefers to Learn"
- Hire Our Heroes: "Empowering Veterans with Percipio"
- Praxair: "Developing IT Employees: The Praxair IT Business Passport"
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Civil Engineering
Mission Statement
To prepare our students as civil engineering professionals who will have the depth and breadth of knowledge, sense of social and ethical responsibility, commitment to a safe and sustainable environment, and a desire to serve society in leadership positions.
Program Educational Objectives
- Our civil engineering graduates are engaged in life-long learning to stay abreast of the latest body of knowledge and professional practices in civil engineering and allied disciplines throughout their careers.
- Our graduates are excelling in teamwork, interdisciplinary concepts, organizational skills, and problem-solving methodologies in their professional careers.
- Our graduates have attained positions of leadership as professional practitioners, government officials, academicians, inventors, researchers, etc., during their professional careers.
- Our graduates are committed to excellence, independent thinking, innovation, and modern professional practices throughout their careers.
- Our graduates are committed to professional and ethical responsibility during their careers.
- Our graduates who pursue careers in engineering have successfully achieved professional licensure in their chosen field.
Student Outcomes
The Civil Engineering Department has established the following set of outcomes that our undergraduate students are expected to achieve by the time of graduation:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Description
Civil engineering, earliest of the engineering professions, has evolved into a broad spectrum of specialties: structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, environmental, transportation, urban planning, construction management, sustainable design, urban security, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Depending on his or her interests and abilities, the modern civil engineer may also become involved in research, design, and development related to projects in alternative energy sources, space structures, protection against natural and man-made disasters, etc. The civil engineer also studies and develops new materials, new structural systems, and new strategies for optimizing design. Basic research, especially in the areas of applied and experimental mechanics, often arises either as a preliminary or adjunct requisite to these studies.
The civil engineer who wishes to practice creatively in any of these fields must be thoroughly grounded in the basic sciences, mathematics and applied mechanics, structures and structural mechanics, engineering sciences and computer applications. Members of the civil engineering faculty are actively engaged in research in their specialties, which include modern advances in structural engineering and materials, geotechnical engineering, alternative energy sources, green design of buildings, water pollution control technologies, water resources engineering, and urban security.
Within the civil engineering program, students may elect to pursue specialized study through an appropriate choice of electives in two areas:
- Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Graduate level courses in these areas are available to seniors with superior academic records as indicated in the following lists:
Structures and Geotechnical Engineering: CE 422, CE 425, CE 426, CE 427, CE 431, CE 432, CE 433, CE 434, CE 435, CE 436, CE 438, CE 450, CE 470, CE 471, CE 481, CE 482, CE 483, CE 484
Water Resources and Environmental Engineering: CE 437, CE 414, CE 440, CE 441, CE 442, CE 444, CE 446, CE 447, CE 448, CE 449, CE 485, CE 486, CE 487
For descriptions of courses, see the course listings.
The civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
In May 2021, the Department of Civil Engineering graduated 14 students with a Bachelor's of Engineering – Civil Engineering degree.
Graduate Program
Completion of the master of engineering degree program with a concentration in civil engineering is important for entry into the profession in any of the specialized areas discussed above. The civil engineering department offers many graduate level courses in the cited areas, such as structural, geotechnical, hydraulic and environmental engineering.


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"God wants to bless you!"
I've heard this preached by a hundred people on a hundred pulpits over a hundred church services. And heard it again last night as I watched the televised sermon from Hillsong 2014.
"God wants to bless you, and keep you, and make his face shine upon you!" No bad things will come your way. No harm will befall you. None of these diseases. You are Gods beloved, his favoured, his delight. Nothing bad will come upon you if you trust in him, only good, for God only wants you to prosper, for your plans to succeed, for you to have a hope and a future.
So, what happens when they don't?
If I had a church, I would tell my congregation that God loves them, but things they don't want to happen to them are going to happen. Some of their plans will not succeed. They will divorce even though they don't want it to happen. They will get cancer, and chemo, not a miracle, will save them. They will go bankrupt. They will not be able to have children and it will break their hearts. And God will not stop these things from happening to them. These things will happen even if they go to church, pray, do devotions, believe with all their hearts and even prostrate themselves on the floor and beg God for them not to.
They will happen, and the people they happen to will wonder what they did to make God give them such hard things. They will lie in bed at night and ask God to show them what it is they're supposed to be learning, what the lesson is, because at that moment all they can do is endure the pain and confusion, and the thought of trying to understand the Big Purpose for the very hard thing seems like a vast, crushing responsibility, and could God please just be explicit and tell them what they're supposed to be learning, and while He's at it, relieve some of the excruciating grief, and the shame caused by the fact they apparently were not able to prevent the bad thing from happening, and are not really Gods favoured or beloved any more.
And I would tell them they will wonder why, if God was able to prevent their child from dying, or the tumour from growing, as they hoped, He did not do it. And they will be angry at God, but people will quote Job at them incessantly, and tell them God has a big plan for even this, and one day they will be able to see why, and then those people will walk away and feel they have done a very wonderful thing. But it won't feel like something wonderful has been done. It will feel like you want to punch the wall and scream and cry. And I'll feel it's my responsibility to warn them this is how it will play out.
And I would tell them the perfect life is a myth, and they won't get one. And if they get a life that even resembles a perfect one, an uneventful one, one where they are always safe and happy, and nothing comes along daily to challenge them and make them think about what they think about, where they always have enough of everything and never understand what it means to be poor, or oppressed, or experience lack or loss or grief, then they are either dead, in one way or another, or else Very Well Organised. And none of that, not the good organisation or the nothing terrible happening, will have anything to do with God at all.
And I'd tell them, for that matter, neither did the poverty, the illness, the infertility, the cancer or the divorce. It had nothing to do with God. It was not His doing, and it was not His fault.
I would tell them that God more than loves them. God is love. I would tell them life is tricky, and they won't get a perfect one, and they should not feel embarrassed about that. I would tell them God didn't do it, and God doesn't expect them to interpret what's happened or try and work out what the big lesson is, or justify it, explain it, or stand up in front of church when it's all over and tell everyone in the church about it, and explain all the things and support Gods motives for allowing such terrible things to happen.
I'd tell them God just wants what they want. For them to be okay. For everything to be all right.
I believe in blessing, but I don't believe a well-organised, easy, only-what-I-want-eventful life is a sign of Gods blessing. I also don't believe cancer, infertility, divorce, bankruptcy, addiction, or any of those other things that happen, are sent from God, or allowed to happen by Him, or are a lesson, a test, or done on purpose to give us certain character attributes. That god, I would tell the people in my church, is an asshole.
I would tell them God is a god of hope, that He is the strong place, and the world is not. That when bad things happen, it's because we are bashing and crashing up against the earth, and other people, and all the things that have been set in place since men started meddling in the ways of the world, and not because we are out of favour with God.
I would tell my church when the things happen, and they will happen here in our church, we will need to know how to help each other and make each other feel like everything is okay, and they are okay, and God wants to help them, and shame isn't something we do here. And I would tell them I won't be preaching on blessing, I'll be preaching and teaching and trying to get us to be good at acceptance, and sharing, and compassion, and on listening, and saying, "I know", and "me too", and "how can I help you be okay?". I'd tell them we will be learning how to sit with someone and listen to their pain without feeling we need to defend Gods reputation or make their story have a moral ending, and we will be learning how to accept tension, complexity, ambiguity, imperfection, brokenness and failure. That's what we will be learning, I'll say, because when Jesus said "blessed are the…", I have a feeling all of that is what He meant.
And many will disagree, and there will be a church split, because there will be people who are disappointed there is no good, solid Bible teaching in this church anymore, and it's not what it used to be. And I'll take a few more hours at my day job.
And I'll think, maybe I'm not cut out to be a pastor, and should've just stayed at my day job?
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Brevard's Museums and Art Galleries bring culture to the masses
In addition to being a picturesque seaside destination, the Space Coast is also home to several venues where fine visual art is on display throughout the year. From handmade work by local artists, to exhibits by renowned painters, photographers, and sculptors from all over the world, a wonderful variety of artwork awaits visitors and locals looking to explore the area's creative side.
A visit to a museum should be on everyone's to do list when venturing into a new city. In fact, it should be part of everyone's to do list when simply exploring their own neighborhood, as well.
Although major metropolitan areas come to mind when discussing museums , Brevard County is not far behind in becoming a beacon for those who enjoy a bit of cultural enrichment with their vacations.
When it comes to art, for example, the Space Coast has a number of well-renowned galleries and artists. Please explore this list and then explore Brevard!
Vote Up Your Favorites. Places below are listed by number of votes.
Museums and Art Galleries (29)
U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Museum (Cape Canaveral)
The Air Force Space and Missile Museum is located at Launch Complex 26 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. It includes artifacts from the early American space program and includes an outdoor rocket garden displaying rockets, missiles and space-related equipment chronicling the US Air Force.5
Foosaner Art Museum (Melbourne)
We are a gathering place, a catalyst for change, and a center of creativity. The Museum collects, displays, and interprets all aspects of the visual arts in ways that relate to the past, the present, and to the future.4
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Titusville)
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the NASA story, offering a full day or more of fun and educational activities. Space Shuttle Atlantis includes over 60 interactive exhibits. The KSC Bus Tour features the Apollo/Saturn V Center with an actual Saturn V moon rocket.2
Strawbridge Art League Gallery (Melbourne)
Well established 100% volunteer Art League and busy Art Gallery in popular Old Melbourne with monthly Shows, Demos, Weekly creative art nights, classes, tutoring and more! We are a fun place to gather and share your artistic talents. Yearly membership is only 19 cents a day, and gallery space rentals start at a low 50.oo a month for a large floor to ceiling space! Great opportunity to show and sell your 2-D, 3-D fine art, jewelry, pottery, glass, fine crafts, and more.2
Parker Brothers Concepts (Port Canaveral)
Parker Brothers Concepts, created by Marc and Shanon Parker in 2010, has quickly become a household name across the globe. You may have watched the TV series Dream Machines, that aired on Syfy in 2011, or had hands on experience with some of our crazy concept vehicles at events such as the Gumball 3000 Rally and Daytona Bike Week, just to name a few.1
The Dinosaur Store Adventure Zone (Cocoa Beach)
Museum quality fossils and minerals-Dinosaur eggs, dinosaur teeth & dinosaur claw fossils-Fossil shark teeth and fossil shark teeth necklaces-Dinosaur replicas (castings) such as Coelophysis-Amber and amber jewelry-Meteorites, tektites and meteorite jewelry-Educational products and toys, books-Dinosaur t-shirts & dinosaur shirts.1
Art Gallery of Viera (Viera)
Art Gallery featuring award winning local artists. Classes for all skill levels, on site, in a wide variety of mediums. Unique feature shows every month with an opening reception on second Saturdays 5:30 - 8 pm. Meet the artists, watch demonstrations, enjoy refreshments, enter free drawings for art. Prices range from a few dollars to over $1,000. Artists staff gallery. Artist owned and artist operated.
Sams House at Pine Island (Merritt Island)
From Ice Age animals to Native Americans to early pioneers, Pine Island Conservation Area has a rich history. Mastodon tusks, pottery sherds, and 19th century farm tools found on site help piece together the story of this special place. Come inside the oldest standing home in Brevard County, the 1875 Sams family cabin.
Cocoa Beach Surf Museum (Cocoa Beach)
The Museum is located in the north annex of Ron Jon Surf Shop, in Cocoa Beach, FL. Normal hours are 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week. Come on by
American Police Hall of Fame (Titusville)
The American Police Hall of Fame & Museum, founded in 1960, is the nation's first national police museum and memorial dedicated to American law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Museum Exhibits The Museum, through interactive displays, simulators and nearly 11,000 artifacts, educates the public about the history and current trends of American law enforcement. Featured at the Museum is a state-of-the-art 24 lane indoor gun range and is open to the public six days a week.
Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum (Titusville)
About Warbird Museum in Titusville, Florida, featuring aircraft WW1 to Desert Storm. Restorations. Large memorabilia room. Gift Shop. Grand Warbird Airshow held in March.
American Muscle Car Museum (Melbourne)
Located in Melbourne, Florida, this new 123,000 square foot complex houses the collection of Mark Pieloch. Mark has been a car enthusiast for over 40 years and has amassed over 250 cars that range from classic 1950's to 1970's American muscle cars, to modern "sophisticated" muscle like a 2017 Shelby GT350R! The 501(c)3 museum, located on 42 acres in Melbourne, includes 90,000 sqft of vehicle display area, an 18,000 sqft showroom, and an adjacent 15,000 sqft maintenance and restoration facility for the collection. The private museum is located at 3500 Sarno Road. It is not open to the public, but is open to host numerous non-profit fundraisers, car activites, and educational tours for school-age children.
BacksideArt Gallery (Cocoa Beach)
BackSideArt is a walk in Art Gallery located at 366 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL! Come stop by, say hi to Kole and check out his extensive collection of work ranging from tropical reefs to sunsetting savannahs!
Green Circle (Cocoa)
Brevard County's largest group of local artists with over 60 displaying works in the store. Categories include; Paintings, prints, glass art, wood workings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, metal works, up-cycling
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery (Melbourne)
Gallery One, located in the front of the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, features changing exhibitions with opening receptions held the first Friday of the month from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The shows are open to the public, admission is free, and refreshments are served.
Lagoon House (Palm Bay)
On April 2, 2005, the Lagoon House opened formally to the general public, offering insights and displays into the history of the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway region and extolling it beauty and bounty, and promoting its preservation and enhancement for future generations. The grand opening was made possible by a dedicated team of private and public contributors and a generous donation from Jan Smith and the T.R. and Dorothy Tomlinson estate, who were the original land owners.
Florida Surf Museum (Cocoa Beach)
The Museum is located in the north annex of Ron Jon Surf Shop, in Cocoa Beach, FL. Normal hours are 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Harry and Hariette Moore Memorial Park (Mims)
Originally the homesite of slain civil rights activists Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore, the park features the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center. The 11.93-acre community park honors the Moores who were parents, educators, and leaders in the civil rights movement both locally and nationally. The Moores were murdered for their involvement in the civil rights movement when a bomb exploded under their home on Christmas night in 1951.
Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts (Melbourne)
The Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts (RFCTA) preserves and displays an international collection of textiles through rotating public exhibitions and educational programs. The RFCTA is part of Florida Institute of Technology, a top-rated science research university.
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory (Cocoa)
Located on the Cocoa Campus of Eastern Florida State College, the Planetarium & Observatory is a beacon in the community and is recognized as one of the finest planetariums in the country with an innovative history of ground-breaking technological advances. Since 1975, we've been serving the the College's students and Brevard County Schools, community groups and the general public with informal educational experiences.
Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens (Melbourne)
The Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens are comprised of the 1908 Rossetter House and Gardens, the 1892 Roesch House, and the 1865 Houston Cemetery. We are located at 1320 Highland Ave. Melbourne, FL 32935. The museum is managed by the Florida Historical Society
North Brevard Historical Museum (Titusville)
Welcome to the The North Brevard Historical Museum. The Museum is owned and operated by the Historical Society of North Brevard. The Museum is open daily Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm for visitation and tours. Admission is $FREE; however, donations are gladly accepted. The Museum is entirely staffed by approximately 75 volunteers.
Derek Gores Gallery
Contemporary art gallery, exhibiting work by local and national artists, often with interactive exhibits and 'mingling of the senses'. A working studio for collage artist Derek Gores, in the historic Eau Gallie Arts District, EGAD.
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum (Melbourne)
The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum serves as the anchor for Honor America's focus on education. Entry to the Museum is free. The Museum includes: The Rotunda of American History The rotunda is where the major milestones in American history are depicted in a timeline fashion, as well as historic documents and other patriotic memorabilia. This portion of the museum houses a replica of the Liberty Bell. There are also exhibits relative to the history of Florida which include: pre-revolutionary period artifacts, items recovered from the old forts throughout the state, early education, the naval air station of Melbourne, and space exploration.
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (Cocoa)
The Brevard Museum, Inc., also known as the Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, is conveniently located in Cocoa, Florida bordering the Brevard Community College Cocoa campus and the city's original water supply, Clearlake. A not-for-profit corporation since 1969 existing under the laws of the state of Florida; the museum sits on a 22 acre parcel of land that includes a 19.5 acre nature preserve encompassing three Florida ecosystems.
Pritchard House (Titusville)
The historic Pritchard House is a fine example of Queen Anne style architecture and appears much today as it did when it was built for Captain James Pritchard in 1891. The historic Pritchard House is open to the public as a house museum. Both the house and gardens are available as rentals for special occasions such as birthday/anniversary parties, bridal showers/weddings, business /organizational activities. The Foundation holds many interesting activities that are open to the public, including docent lead tours, "notable" afternoon teas, special events and exhibits of their extensive collections.
American Space Museum & Space Walk of Fame (Titusville)
The American Space Museum & Space Walk of Fame is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of America's Gateway to Space.
Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum & Military Museum (Merritt Island)
The Veterans Memorial Center and Park is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 8:30 am to 5 on Sunday.
The Porcher House (Cocoa)
The Porcher House is a historic home in Cocoa, Florida. It is located at 434 Delannoy Avenue. On January 6, 1986, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.


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Situated in the present in a fantasy depiction of Korea under the rule of a constitutional monarchy at the height of its turmoil, an exuberant and aspiring musical actress marries the emperor. Soon she discovers within the Royal Family of its corruption and secrets and becomes entangled in its struggle to lead. Meanwhile, she falls in love with a man who is a bodyguard for the Royal Family, working only to get revenge against them. Armed with only her pure love for the justice of humanity and a bulldozer like passion, she escapes from their false conviction of murder, resolves public welfare, recaptures the people's respect, and finds her true love. Together they fight the absolute power of the palace until it crumbles.


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NHL Leading Blackhawks Visit Islanders
NHL Odds: Tavares and the Islanders welcome the NHL's top team
The Chicago Blackhawks (19-8-4 SU, 14-17 ATS) will play their second straight game in New York Thursday night against the Islanders. Coming off of a 2-1 victory against the Rangers on Tuesday, the Hawks will look to extend their winning streak to three games. Despite missing their number one goaltender, Corey Crawford, following an emergency appendectomy, Chicago hasn't missed a beat. They've been able to lean on strong play from their backup goaltender Scott Darling since December 3, who owns a 2.02 goals against average and a .933 save percentage. Patrick Kane (8 goals, 20 assists) leads the team in points, while veteran Marian Hossa leads the team in goals with 15.
The Islanders (11-12-5 SU, 12-16 ATS) have struggled to find consistency so far in the 2016-17 season. Losers of their last two games, New York has not been able to keep the puck out of the net. The Islanders are eighth worst in the NHL in goals against, giving up 2.93 goals per game. New York's goaltending tandem of Jaroslav Halak (3.13 goals against average, .907 save percentage) and Thomas Greiss (2.42 goals against average, .919 save percentage) have not performed up to standard. Puck drops at 7 PM ET.


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What are the scale and focus of the unsustainabilities in the sub-system you aim to overcome?
The geographical scope of this research includes the complete island since waste of materials can be found in every corner of the island. The waste comes from households, industries and all type of businesses spread over Texel. The traditional tourism produces large amounts of waste, similar to other unsustainable industries (Huang, Ouyang, Zheng, Zhang, & Wang, 2008). The waste is not only thrown in bins, but also in the free nature. The waste on the beaches have to be cleaned in time before the materials end up in the water. Especially plastics endanger the marine life: animals get caught in it or see it as food . The current initiative MyBeach focusses on that problem and has the goal to get a 100% waste free beach (MyBeach). To cover the complete system of waste, the analysis will be conducted at different scales. Improvements can be made on different levels and therefore all have to be analysed. This includes the island level, household level and product level.
The aim of this project is to reduce the material metabolism of Texel. The focus is twofold: on the one hand it considers reduction of the current waste and on the other hand it focuses on making the remaining waste streams more sustainable. Besides technologically driven changes, this can be achieved by, for example, recycling and re-use. According to Manfred Lenzen, these solutions focused on islands have received little attention so far (Lenzen, 2008). He claims that conservation, efficiency and reduction of the material metabolism of an island can be as effective as technologically driven changes. According to Huang et al., the control (with legislation) of the import of environmental-risk resources and export of scarce resources also have to be included (Huang, Ouyang, Zheng, Zhang, & Wang, 2008).
Huang, B., Ouyang, Z., Zheng, H., Zhang, H., & Wang, X. (2008). Construction of an eco-island: A case
study of Chongming Island, China. Ocean & Coastal Management, 575-588.
Lenzen, M. (2008). Sustainable island businesses: a case study of Norfolk Island. Cleaner Production,
MyBeach. (n.d.). Texel. Retrieved 11 16, 2014, from http://www.texel.net/nl/over-texel/strand/my-beach/
§ 1.1 Scale and Focus of Materials and Waste sub-system
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She had long given up the desire to be loved. Now she only needed to be heard.
Jaime Nichols went to law school to find the voice she never had as a child, and her determination to protect girls and women in the path of harm drives her in ways both spoken and unspoken. As Jaime, now a criminal defense attorney, prepares to press charges against someone who wronged her long ago, she must face not only her demons but also the unimaginable forces that protect the powerful man who tore her childhood apart.
Chandler Bolton, a retired veteran, is tasked with helping a young victim who must testify in court—and along with his therapy dog, Aslan, he's up for the task. When he first meets Jaime, all brains, beauty, and brashness, he can't help but be intrigued. As Chandler works to break through the wall Jaime has built around herself, the two of them discover that they may have more to offer one another than they ever could have guessed—and that together, they may be able to help this endangered child.
This thrilling installment of the Hidden Justice series explores the healing power of resolution and the weight of words given voice. And as Jaime pursues delayed justice of her own, she unearths eternal truths that will change the course of her life.
Rating: 5-stars
Delayed Justice by Cara Putman is a crime fiction novel that focuses on women's voice in the world of justice. The heroine works to defend and protect these women. Yet this woman has a long road ahead of her. She is working on pursuing charges against someone in her past. Jamie will need all the courage and help to move forward. Then there's Chandler and his dog who are up to the task of helping Jamie. Jamie brings an unexpected outcome to Chandler's world. He cannot help but to feel more towards this strong heroine.
Cara Putman crafted a beautiful engaging tale. I could not help but to feel sympathy and love for the protagonists. They had me rooting for them all the way. There were both emotional and physical boundaries that they had to work through…it made for an entertaining yet suspenseful story. Overall, I highly recommend this novel to all readers.


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Your Beijing tour starts off when Sublime China picks you up at your hotel between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. We then drive over to the Beijing Zoo where we get to meet the lovely Giant Pandas. The Panda Zoo visit takes 40 minutes or so. The Giant Pandas are known as a national treasure in China. Every panda in the world is loaned out by the country under the agreement that all new borns are returned to help spread the gene pool. The Giant Panda was one of the five Fuwa mascots of the Beijing Olympics.
We then arrange 45 minutes to take pictures at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. If you are interested in the inner structure of the stadiums, the tour guide will help you buy the tickets, and then you are able to enter in the stadiums for a visit yourself.
Thereafter the tour takes you through the largest Lama Temple of Beijing, Yonghe Temple, for a one hour tour around the Tibet style Buddhism temple. The temple is more like an imperial palace, with yellow gilded tiles and red walls enclosing the whole architectural complex. It harmoniously blends the architectural styles of the Han, Man, Mongolian and Tibetan ethnic groups. The Lama Temple tour finishes at about 11:00 -- the perfect time for a snack.
From here we arrange to have a special lunch with the locals in a traditional Beijing resident house. We then visit the old Beijing lanes by taking rickshaws where the Hutong tour lasts for about 2 hours.
Sublime China then drives you to the Jingshan Park. It is an ancient imperial garden that lies to the east of Beihai Park. The mid-summit of Jingshan is the highest point in Beijing. Looking from the peak, you are able to soak in a full and clear view of the Forbidden City. The Jingshan park visit takes about 40 minutes. We also arrange for a short visit to a China Silk House to appreciate one of Chinese traditional handicraft, then head back to your hotel.
For more information about this special Beijing tour with Giant Pandas call 1-888-373-6882 and book today.
Animals, Historic, World Heritage Site
Attractions: Bird's Nest, China Silk House, Giant Pandas, Jingshan Park, Water Cube, Yonghe Temple
Cities visited: Beijing
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Ideal seasons: Winter, Summer, Spring, Autumn
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The sky is growing very dark. It is a bit past noon on Friday. The long weekend looms ahead of me. I've got lists of arts events on my calendar, ones that I began skipping last night and will probably continue to skip through the weekend. I have no idea why, apart from the fact that I feel so content…since the broken foot, the forced recovery period, the slower Max walks, the stopping and looking at birds, the filling of the bird feeder, the moving out of clutter. The process has made me peaceful, but I'm not sleeping.
Today, Frank's Flats looks like this.
Autumn is definitely moving in…my favourite season. I even delight in the chill of the air, the kind that leaves your nose dripping.
I think the papa osprey is pushing his kids out of the nest. (I just learned recently that the female leaves the nest experience first, so it must be papa who has been teaching the kids to fish). This morning, one of the kids (female) was crying on this side of the highway, from atop a pole…no sibs at the nest as I passed by, on the other side of the highway….no sibs fishing the neighbour hood pond. I think Dad's saying, "Adios". Now what's a kid to do?
It's an unbelievable thing that this family will begin an epic migration and that the monogamous couple will reunite again, barring any tragic events. This map illustrates known migration routes…so for those of you who grew weary of my amazement by these raptors this past season, know that these lives are miracles…one couple, three juveniles. I can only wish them well. It looks like they are heading for South America.
I've learned the voice of the osprey amid the huge number of voices in this one landscape. This morning, I heard the sad vocalization by this little lady and grabbed a shot from a huge distance away just to record the moment. I like that I turn my head at the sound of an osprey. I like this little place in the world. I was pleased to hear one of the youngster coyotes articulating this morning, although in the lush green of summer, they've managed to be very discreet and invisible. While I have not been a professional archivist and photographer, I have intimately grown to love my time behind the lens. If you wish to see some beautiful photos, likely of some of the same birds, look here. I particularly love the captures of the Night Heron and the Great Blue Heron.
For the past two weeks I've been given many opportunities and moments to observe the Great Blue Herons and it seems that this would be every where I would go, even a siting while visiting my dear friend out in Chestermere.
I thought that I was in amaze-butts-ville because one lone heron was hanging out at Frank's Flats, that is until two days ago. I observed at least five in a marshland area that I could only catch from the highway. I'd have to do a hike down into that space, probably next year.
The truly remarkable thing is that in a single day, I saw hawks soaring and learning to fly, ducks, mergansers and coots running on water for their experiments in flying (circling the pond at low level as though they were playing) and then seeing them take flight, fourteen pelicans, flashing white black white black in a triangle overhead…and then finally, observing the spectacle of two great blue herons, dodging one another in the wind, flying…weaving…playing…skimming water…reaching up…I'd never seen anything like it. The camera just sat against my chest. I love moments when, in today's archive-focused-world, the camera is put on the shelf because the world 'is your oyster'.
I'm going to post the crazy bad photo that I DID take…because I wanted to have an image that said, September 3, this happened. "Two great and fragile giants with huge wing spans were given to me to watch and enjoy."
It's not that I know anything about totemic animals apart from the fact that a huge number of cultures listen to, speak to and are impacted by the creatures that share this planet with us…whether they fly or creep or roam or swim…but I do know that all of this and them, are grace…holy…
We have not taken very good care of any of this and these.
Whether in July, you notice and think about the Dragonflies that hover at your feet or in August you are looking at the Great Blue Herons, it all has a significance to your life, your heart and your mind. Nature has taught me much these past two months and I am filled with gratitude for her lessons. God is manifest and all is Holy.


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The startup had graduated from a top startup accelerator in New York City and raised a healthy seed round of funding. It had built an engineering
"They said, 'I like this idea but this is a business,'" says CEO Daniel Michaeli. "We'd proven traction and progress, but they wanted to see even more. And I couldn't talk about our biggest user."
That customer was Toyota unit Scion. Scion had been frustrated that when potential car buyers visited its website, the national brand couldn't legally sell them a car; there was no easy way to transfer their interest to local authorized dealerships. "We were in the hunt for tools that would allow more guided browsing, and we'd been looking for six months," says Andrew Barton, head of digital marketing for Scion at Toyota.
SaleMove's product offers a way for sales reps to chat by text, audio and video with customers while sharing their browsers with them to show, not tell, what the customer needs to do. SaleMove knows when anonymous have logged on, so sites can offer unique phone numbers in the browser for visitors to speak to a sales rep who knows what they're looking for. Moving that visitor up the funnel to share two cursors in the browser to walk through forms or shopping specifics and engaging in video chat can boost sales more than 70%, the startup's found.
Scion was intrigued. But its real problem was what it called the dealer hand-off problem: how to convert interest from the national site to sales, since only local dealers could take down financial information. SaleMove was able to solve that problem, and then new challenges to work with ecommerce, where it works with BaubleBar, and then for banks. Investors warmed up and SaleMove raised $5.1 million from new investors Tola Capital and Wildcat Capital, along with return investor Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, the program from which SaleMove graduated in 2012 and which led its seed round of about $250,000.
Here's how Michaeli and cofounders Justin DiPietro and Carlos Paniagua, Michaeli's childhood friend from Guatemala, tailored their product to convert customers in three key verticals and win investors to their cause.
Auto industry
For millennial-friendly Toyota unit Scion, online leads represented 20% of potential business, many of them lost along the way. A central group controlled the site and brand messaging, but each dealer was legally responsible for making the actual sale. The national brand needed to know the right time to try to transfer a visitor to those dealers, and needed the dealers to be poised at that moment to close a deal. SaleMove's tech wouldn't be helpful if a national rep generated interest only to offer a local phone number for the customer to then dial.
To solve that problem, SaleMove sped up development in its Estonia engineering office (where Paniagua went to grad school to focus on cross-domain co-browsing that could be transferred between operators. Now national agents can set up a transfer to local dealers behind the scenes during their phone or video chat, and then ask the customer if they're ready to switch. Of 60 dealerships in SaleMove's pilot program, one third of them now have the new "warm transfer" tool. "We see much higher engagement and understanding," says Barton at Scion. More dealerships are in the works, the limiting factor mostly Toyota's heavy-duty legal and security teams.
When SaleMove met fashion jeweler retailer BaubleBar through mutual contacts, the startup encountered an entirely different focus. BaubleBar was interested in improving the video tools for its "SWAT Team," (tongue-in-cheek, it stands for Service With Accessorizing Talent) a customer service group that uses video chat to talk customers through purchases or problems. That can mean putting the jewelry on to show a shopper how it looks live, says Nina Alexander-Hurst, BaubleBar's vice president of customer experience.
Video chat could mean a big boost for BaubleBar, as Alexander-Hurst's team scores conversions of nearly 100% and average order values three times the regular sale. But to work with SaleMove, BaubleBar needed chat tools that were visually much more reflective of its brand. And most critically, the default setting for video chats had to be only one way, the camera focused on BaubleBar's SWAT Team member.
"Customers are hesitant to turn on their camera," says Alexander-Hurst. "Many are shopping during the day at work, and they don't want to get outed!" To score the client, SaleMove sped up development of another item on its roadmap, a customization manual. It also launched multiple APIs to manage user flows so that one-way video could be a default. "We realized we needed to allow brands to customize the visual aspects of the platform a lot more than we had anticipated," Michaeli says.
Financial services
With financial services customers—who can't even be named for now—security and data is king. SaleMove went into pitch meetings and was immediately asked a host of questions on issues like purging, auditing and synchronizing. Banks were interested in using the SaleMove tools to snag new customers or offer new accounts to existing ones. But if SaleMove were to be the center of communications, it had to secure all data that went through to much higher regulations.
For that fix, Michaeli says SaleMove had to completely rethink its product development. "We added security as a key part of its culture," he says. To the top of the pipeline went encryption and auditing tools, as well as capabilities to store, export and safely remove data. "Those needs were intuitive, just not to the degree you need," says the startup CEO.
Tailoring its product to meet those specific use cases across three very different verticals opened up SaleMove's potential customer base considerably. Its message now resonated with SaaS investors who saw the potential for customers to pay subscriptions to use SaleMove's product across a range of use cases, and SaleMove got the money it needed to grow.
The biggest lesson from the whole process? Michaeli says it's about focusing on each customer's individual goals for what you sell them. "Companies want to create their own experience," he says. "And now we want to focus on that mission, too."


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Dec 22, 2015 Düsseldorf / Germany
Henkel's charitable campaigns for Christmas
At many Henkel sites in Europe, employees used the Christmas season by organizing collections and charitable campaigns to help people in need. Here are just some of the examples of how employees in eight countries are spreading joy.
UK: Collections instead of cards!
Henkel employees at the Hemel Hempstead site in the UK have little doubt: A few kind words sent by email or via social networks instead of a postcard are welcomed just as warmly by their recipients – especially when they know that the money being saved on cards and postage goes to a good cause! This year, the donations collected will go to the Hertfordshire-based charity Isabel Hospice, where cancer patients can benefit from free advice and psychological care.
Hungary: Who wouldn't want to be an angel?
At Henkel Hungary, employees have been holding a regular charity event for the last six years through its "Henkel Angels" scheme in which colleagues are invited to pick children's wishes from a painted Christmas tree. This year again, 150 children will receive gifts from Henkel employees. Charity partner of the campaign is Ökumenikus Segélyszervezet (Inter Church Aid).
Austria: Charity campaign gets cardinal's blessing
"Corporate Volunteering Day" is as much part of the pre-Christmas tradition at Henkel Austria as a decorated Christmas tree. On December 2 employees collected clothing, shoes, blankets and toys for charitable organizations. The donations are to be sent to three aid organizations: Aktion Leben (Action for Life), the "Neunerhaus" shelter for the homeless, and the St. Benedikt children's home.
Belgium: Seasonal culinary delights
Among the employees of Henkel Benelux, there are some who like to cook in their free time – and do it well. An amazing number of employees responded to an appeal for favorite recipes to be sent in for a company Christmas cookbook. These recipes have been compiled in the "Henkel Benelux's Holiday Inspired Cookbook," a culinary compendium of delicious creations for the festive season. The sales' proceeds all go to a good cause.
Italy: Can chocolate really be a sin?
Employees of Henkel's Milan site are more than happy to be seduced into purchasing the finest chocolates and candies – not least because they know that their investment in these sweet sins will help improve the health of other people. For three years now the Italian Union to Fight Muscular Dystrophy (UILDM) has set up its chocolate sales stand in front of the Henkel restaurant. Candy manufacturer Lindt supports the project by granting the charity a generous wholesale discount. The employees pay the usual store prices for the chocolate and candy – the difference will be donated to UILDM.
Spain and Portugal: 1,000 colors – 1,000 smiles
Under the terms "1,000 colors – 1,000 smiles" employees of Henkel Iberica collected pens and colored markers. For each packet of pens that lands in the collection boxes around the site, Henkel is donating 1 euro and a Pritt stick to children growing up under tough circumstances.
The company is also supporting the "La Gran Recogida," campaign – the Iberian version of a food bank campaign for people in need – with a donation of 10,000 euros.
Germany: Christmas Wish Tree
At several Henkel sites in Germany, the "Christmas Wish Tree" campaign has been one of the highlights of the pre-holiday period for many years now. This time, Düsseldorf was joined by the sites in Bopfingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Krefeld, Munich and Viersen-Dülken. Henkel employees were able to pick wishes of disadvantaged children, in order to fulfill them.


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Homegrown: Vero company dives deep for the mega-rich
If you have to ask the price, the old saying goes, you probably can't afford it.
That's certainly true of the expensive, hi-tech submersibles lovingly created by a team of craftsmen in an Indian River County workshop near Interstate 95.
In an unassuming steel building not far from the Vero Beach Outlets mall, Triton Submarines custom builds submersibles for the ultra-rich.
The target market is billionaires, not millionaires. Many of them already own megayachts worth up to $50 million.
A three-seat personal submarine from Triton that fits nicely on your exotic vessel will set you back a cool $3.5 million or so, depending on which model or accessory package you choose.
Triton caters to a small, rarified market where the customer isn't just king or queen, but accustomed to getting exactly what he or she wants. The company is more than happy to oblige.
Triton employs about 20 craftsmen in Indian River County who spend months painstakingly constructing each customized sub. To date, they've completed 14 submersibles over the last nine years.
Triton was formed in 2008 as an offshoot of another submarine company. For years before that, the two founders of Triton had shopped the idea of building subs for recreational purposes, but had a hard time finding customers ready to buy into the concept of a personal submersible.
"Ten to 20 years ago, they laughed at us at trade shows," recalled company president Patrick Lahey.
"It took a visionary customer willing to try something new and show we weren't crazy," he said.
Since that first lucky break, Triton has gone from success to success.
"We think submersibles are here to stay. They're not cheap and owners have to have an interest in the deep ocean," Lahey said. "But for those who've tried it, it's a sublime experience."
It'll look great on your megayacht
Triton's best seller is the 1650/3 LP, nicknamed "the superyacht sub." It can dive to 500 meters (1,650 feet) and accommodates three people. It is about the same size as a compact car: 10 1/2 feet long and 5 feet, 9 inches tall.
That last dimension is important; it allows the 1650/3 to slide into the garage area at the stern of many superyachts where other toys, such as speedboats and Jet Skis, are stowed.
When Triton began supplying subs to the superrich, Lahey assumed they'd follow the design philosophy of expensive sports cars and offer only two seats.
What billionaire owners actually want, he discovered, is a three-seater controlled by a company-trained crew member. The pilot guides the craft underwater and monitors sophisticated life-support systems that allow the vessel to dive safely for up to 12 hours at a stretch.
The owner and friend get the best seats inside a 3-inch-thick clear acrylic bubble that allows almost 360-degree visibility. The pilot is positioned behind them, hemmed in by banks of switches that control the electronic and oxygen supply systems. He has two tiny joysticks to control the electrical thrusters that steer the sub and a computer tablet that displays every technical parameter needed for safe navigation.
Why Vero Beach?
You may be wondering why all this hi-tech manufacturing is taking place in Vero Beach.
Lahey spent 20 years in submersibles in the dark and dangerous world of oil exploration, before the industry turned to remote-controlled subs for safety reasons.
He worked at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute north of Fort Pierce in 1986 on Harbor Branch's successful mission for NASA to locate the remains of the doomed Space Shuttle Challenger.
After returning to the oil business for a while, Lahey made a return trip to Fort Pierce in 1997 and 1998 to help develop a visitor submarine for Harbor Branch. He and his wife fell in love with Vero Beach.
By the mid-2000s, the then-privately owned research facility began to have serious money problems. Among other cost-cutting measures, Harbor Branch ditched the submersible program and two oceangoing support ships.
Lahey realized the unique skill set engineers at Harbor Branch possessed. He was happy to employ seven of them at Triton to help move the fledgling company forward.
"Their passion is infused in everything we build," Lahey said.
'It's all about lifestyle versatility'
Triton Submarines serves a very small, exclusive clientele. Discretion is very important, and company officials won't reveal the names of their customers. That's written into the contract when you buy one.
"It's all about lifestyle versatility," said Jerl Stromer, who heads up quality control for Triton. "We're not just selling subs, we're selling the experience — opening up a whole new dimension (of adventure), especially for younger buyers."
For some of those well-heeled customers, it's not all about playtime; it's also about legacy.
Many owners are willing to loan out their subs for scientific research, as philanthropy and a tax write-off.
That was the case in 2012 when Fort Pierce-based Ocean Research & Conservation Association's founder and senior scientist Edie Widder went on a Discovery Channel-sponsored dive off Japan to film the first pictures of the giant squid ever recorded.
She used two Triton subs loaned by billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio of Connecticut.
"He already had an interest in deep-sea exploration," Widder recalled, "but when he found out how little the U.S. spends on underwater research, he offered the use of his subs.
"At one time he owned more subs than any research facility in the world," she noted. "We're kind of in a Medici era where very rich people are funding a lot of scientific research."
Widder has used Triton subs a number of times, she said.
"It's a really good sub and can carry a reasonable payload. There are a lot of tourist subs, but no one's investing in a full science package. Triton is getting better at that," she added.
She recalled one dive in a Dalio Triton, majestically ascending to the surface in a cloud of golden, sunlit bubbles.
"It was beautiful," Widder said. "I turned to the pilot and said that all we needed was some music. 'We can do that,' he replied and put on some Jack Johnson (mellow surf) music in surround sound. Pretty amazing."
Triton Submarines seems more than willing to stay in Indian River County for the foreseeable future, allowing adventurers rich and not-so-rich the opportunity to learn more about the mysteries of the deep.
And if government research funds are getting harder to find these days, scientists such as Widder should take comfort that, according to Forbes, the number of billionaires increased by 13 percent last year to 2,036. There are more of them in America than any other nation.
That should help Triton to continue ruling below the waves.
Homegrown is a bi-weekly feature on the people, places and phenomena that make the Treasure Coast unique. If you have a story idea for the series, send it to us at www.tcpalm.com/homegrowntips.
About the series: Gil Smart: Digging up 'Homegrown' treasures of the Treasure Coast
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Bavaria Cruiser 51
Bavaria Cruiser 51 | Sailing Yacht Charter | Alimos-Athens | Greece
The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is a beautiful large-size sailing yacht that is one of the most popular privately owner yachts from Bavaria, due to her perfect engineering and the attention to detail that went into her design. She embodies outstanding, uncomplicated sailing characteristics, as well as the ultimate comfort – her exterior and interior alike a pure luxury. She is based in Marina Alimos, Athens, which is the prefect starting point for two main sailing areas in Greece: the Cyclades Islands, that include the famous Milos, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos and Santorini, and the Argo-Saronic Gulf, which is a well-protected sailing area with beautiful islands such as Aegina, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses.
Year: 2019
Length: 14.98 m / 49.15 ft.
Beam: 4.60 m / 15.09 ft.
Draft: 1.95 m / 6.40 ft
Main Sail: Furling
Genoa: Furling
Engine: 1 x 75 HP
Fuel Capacity: 300 l / 79.25 US gal
Water Capacity: 560 l / 147.94 US gal
Marina Lefkas (Greece)
Charter Type:
Bareboat Charter
Skippered Charter
Guests: 10+2
Cabins: 5
Berths: 10+2
Cabin Configuration:
4 Double-bed cabins
1 Pullman bed cabin
1 Convertible sofa bed in the salon
Showers: 3
WC (electric): 3
Standard Equipment:
All of our sailing yachts are equipped with the standard equipment listed below
Extra Equipment (included in the price):
Bow thruster
Bimini top, Sprayhood
Solar panels
Gangway, Swimming ladder, Swimming platform with teak deck, Deck shower
Cooling fans in all cabins and in salon
Radio, CD player, Cockpit speakers
Extra Equipment/Services (on demand):
Safety Net, WiFi, Stand-Up Paddle (SUP), Sea scooter
Charter Rates
Low Season: From 2,800 Euro / week
Mid-Season (June & Sept.): From 4,900 Euro/ week
High Season (July & Aug.): From 5,550 Euro / week
Several discount schemes may apply:
e.g. Early booking, repeat client, 2+ week charters.
Please contact us for a personalized offer
Obligatory extras (not included in the above rates):
Port fees
Fuel cost
End cleaning
Refundable security deposit
Please note that some of the above photos are taken from the brochure of the boat manufacturer
Standard Equipment
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
Cockpit, Cockpit table, Cockpit cushions, Electric anchor windlass, Spare anchor (Reserve/Auxiliary Anchor), Fenders, Winches, Winch handle, Self-tailing winch, Electric winches, Emergency tiller, Dinghy, Davit, Electric bilge pump, Mechanic bilge pump, Wire (shroud cutter), Batteries (Start batteries, battery- charger,etc.), Mooring ropes
Spares and Tools
Boat documents, Boat manuals, Toolbox, Engine's spares, Sail repair kit, Dinghy repair kit
Navigation Equipment
Cockpit compass, Hand-bearing compass, Nautical charts, All instruments needed to work with nautical charts (pencils, parallel ruler, dividers, plotters, etc.), GPS chart plotter, ECICDS (Electronic Chart Display Information System), Radar, Autopilot, Echo-sounder/Depth-sounder, Speed & Distance log device, Navigation/Positioning lights, Fog horn, Black ball shapes, Barometer, Binoculars, Wind-instrument
Safety Equipment
Horseshoe lifebuoy, Life jackets, Life raft, Box of flares/Distress flare box, Radar reflector, Emergency helm, Floating light, Torch light, Safety belt, Bosun's chair, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Marine VHF radio, GMDSS, EPIRB distress radio beacons
Galley Equipment
Gas stove, Refrigerator, Pans, Glasses, Cups, Plates, Bowls, Cutlery
Pillows, Bed linen, Towels
Pressurized water system, Hot water


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LEGO bricks and robots are only a few of a geek's favorite things, so any projects bringing them together is bound to be successful, especially if involves breaking a world record.
CubeStormer 3, as this LEGO robot is known as, can solve Rubik's cube in 3.253 seconds. Any way you look at it, that's a great improvement over the previous record of 5.27 seconds. Ironically enough, that was established by the same team that built this robot using its predecessor, CubeStormer 2.
Inventors Mike Dobson and David Gilday exhibited their creation at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham, England, and they also demonstrated how incredibly quick the LEGO Mindstorms robot is at solving Rubik's cube. Gilday explained that "Our real focus is to demonstrate what can be achieved with readily available technology to inspire young minds into taking a greater interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics."
By "readily available technology," Gilday refers to the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone that provided the robot the brains necessary for breaking the world record. If the inventors are going down that path, I assume that the next world record will be established using a Samsung Galaxy S5. The two developers also used ARM-processors in tandem with the Galaxy S4. More precisely, the smartphone analyzed the cube using a custom Android app and determined how many moves the robot should make to solve the puzzle. The ARM processors, on the other hand, were in charge of moving the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 bricks according to the solution dictated by the Galaxy S4.
Gilday also pointed out that "We knew CubeStormer 3 had the potential to beat the existing record but with the robot performing physical operations quicker than the human eye can see there's always an element of risk. Our big challenge now is working out if it's possible to make it go even faster."
Watch the following video to witness CubeStormer 3 solving the puzzle in record time. It's quite needless to say that the video, despite being very short, is very impressive. The current record will be really hard to beat, even for this team of inventors, but that doesn't meant that they shouldn't use their creativity at something else, especially if it's based on LEGO and robots, again.
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West Texas Pools & Spas Inc. was established in December 1978 by Bobby Gilbreth. His goal was to provide home owners throughout the area with custom-made swimming pools for sale at an affordable cost. Today, our goal remains the same. We are family owned and operated and we treat each client as if he or she is also a part of our family. We are committed to building you the pool or spa of your dreams.
Meet Our Team:
Bobby - Founder of West Texas Pools & Spas Inc. also in charge of all the construction
Janice – Our bookkeeper and peacemaker of the operation
Kaycee – Our bookkeeper assistant, and she also runs all of the errands for the company
Andrea – Runs our showroom