text: Hot Comedy Tickets Jim Gaffigan TicketsBill Maher TicketsRon White TicketsKatt Williams TicketsMike Epps TicketsLewis Black TicketsTim Allen Tickets Buy Terry Fator Tickets Terry Fator Tickets The talent much applauded and recognized by the hip show America 's Got Talent was that of a ventriloquist Terry Fator who inspired the judges in a manner they never imagined. A multi talented singer, comedian and impressionist Terry Fator thought of pursuing ventriloquism as a profession which was hardly approved by any one. Although over a decade, a number of ventriloquists have emerged but none of them has ever taken it professionally serious. With the talent to do over 100 ventriloquial impersonations, Terry Fator really has the talent which was rightly applauded. With the use of almost 16 puppets, Terry has the ability to mesmerize his audience and move a way forward in bringing laughter on their faces. Terry Fator Cities Terry Fator Fort Pierce FLTerry Fator Lancaster OHTerry Fator Lynn MATerry Fator West Palm Beach FLTerry Fator Lancaster CA By bagging a million dollar prize, Terry Fator not only achieved his dream of a life time but he also signed a deal with the headliner at The Mirage hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to further outshine as ventriloquist. Terry dates back as a ventriloquist while he was kid, studying in fifth grade. During that time he read a book Paul Winchell's book Ventriloquism for fun and profit . This book proved to be good guideline for Terry to understand this art and eventually to take it seriously too. His amateur performances won him a positive reciprocal from the public and thus he made his first appearance at the age of ten at a church picnic. Not only his artistic nature was evident through ventriloquism, rather his skills in impersonation were also of immense applause as he could perfectly impersonate famous actors and singers thus entertaining his family initially and then the public later. Soon, he got appeared in a show in Dallas titled Peppermint Place . Later by the age of eighteen, Terry saved some money and succeeded in getting a professional ventriloquist dummy for himself. Thus by the age of eighteen he had made up his mind to take this art of ventriloquism seriously and his research and practice was surely giving him positive vibes thus giving him immense confidence to step ahead in this field. The act of impersonation came naturally to him as he drove the car and sang along. Although he practiced ventriloquism while driving but the impersonation of singers was discovered during the same time and he found it extremely entertaining. During 1987-88, Terry made a band Freedom Jam and acted as its lead singer. The band performed in almost 200 schools at US with an average three performances at one school. In mid 1988, Fator became the lead singer of the band Texas The Band and introduced a puppet Walter T. Airedale in the shows. The band gained fame for its music and a hit record label was about to sign them when they wanted Terry to sing in his own vice which did not work out well for Terry Fator himself thus Texas The Band refused the offer themselves. This was the time when Terry left the band and thought of combining ventriloquism with singing. The show at Houston , Texas was an ultimate shock for him as a ventriloquist as there was only one spectator at the show. This lead to immense disappointment and he made a courageous leap to get into America's Got Talent show and try his luck there. The only thought behind participation in the show was the hope to get into top 20 which might boost his career and would obviously attract people to attend his show. But to his amazement, he not only reached top 20 rather he won the show and got the stardom which he never dreamed in his wildest dream. Quite contrary to this, Terry recollects in his mind the time when he first appeared on stage. That was the time when the judge David Hasselhoff commented Oh no, a ventriloquist . At that point Terry thought that he would never be able to impress the judges but the tables turned when the judges were truly convinced of his talent and caliber. Thus Terry Fator once again revived ventriloquism as a talent and a profession worth adopting. Terry Fator tickets are still the hottest item on sale and they are surely taken away like you could have ever imagined. To entertain yourself, impersonation and ventriloquism could be the best choice to wile away the tensions of the present times and Terry Fator tickets are your chance to avail the opportunity. Get Terry Fator Tickets now and enjoy this evening for sure! View All Terry Fator Tickets Frequently Asked Questions


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Gaerne SG12 - Orange/Grey/White
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The Gaerne SG-12 is still one of the best motocross boots in the running. With many years' experience Gaerne broke through with a unique design. The SG-12 contains a patented Dual Pivot System which was developed by Gaerne. The first pivot is mounted to the side of the boot and provides strong lateral support. A sliding element mounted on the back of the boot ensures that the ankle and the lower leg will remain in a straight position. The Dual Pivot System ensures that the boot moves with the rider. The SG-12 uses lightweight alloy buckles that attach to an adjustable strap. In addition, the SG-12 contains a slim nose for beautiful design, but more importantly, this offers a better feeling during shifting. "Memory foam" on the inside of the boot guarantees that the boot will always have perfect fit. The sole consists of a double composite rubber which ensures that shocks will be absorbed. This combination makes sure that the SG-12 offers a lot of protection while still remaining to be comfortable.
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- The entire nose consists of a new plastic material which is lighter and offers more comfort
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Thalia Side Table
A graceful, light side table that conforms its ambience perfectly. Design: Tamara Härty. Thanks to its minimized cubistic design, THALIA can be combined with many models of the collection without overpowering or disturbing the total picture. THALIA stays in the background, but impresses with its skills because, despite its very light design, the side table loses nothing in terms of stability.
Tabletop (thickness 12 mm) in real wood veneer in America walnut and oak veneer. Oak veneer in the colours natural oak, P11, black or knob oak chalked.
Base frame in metal shiny chrome, satin nickel finish (stainless steel look) or powdercoated high-gloss black.
Dimensions: W 75 x H 50 xD 35 cm/ W 30 H 20 x D 14"
Price $ 1170.
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Now you can try to explore with your dreamed Mario Kart in the streets of Tokyo. Dreams really do come true and you can fulfil your greatest childhood one by visiting Akiba Cart in Tokyo. These guys will help you dress up as your favourite Mario characters and race through the streets of Tokyo on Go Karts.
Each Kart can reach speeds of 50km/h and comes equipped with side mirrors and horns. To get behind the wheel, all you need is a regular driver's licence and $25 an hour.
With a full tank of gas, the Kart can travel around 80km making it a great way to explore the interesting neighborhood of Tokyo. Which Mario Kart character would you dress up as? And don't forget to take a great photo of your Mario Kart character.


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If you are looking to renovate and revamp your kitchen space, then this article lists 15 of the best kitchen remodeling contractors in Seattle, Washington. These contractors were evaluated based on their skills, experience, expertise, and ability to exceed client expectations.
The Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle
Seattle is known for its cuisine that manifests in farm-to-table restaurants, nationally renowned breweries, international street food, artisan bakeries, innovative vegetarian dishes, and boundary-pushing fine dining. The designers who envision the restaurants that make Seattle a food connoisseur's delight are crafting more than just a functional flow; they are envisioning a complete experience. Their work must not only reflect the essence of the food being served but also invite the patron into a different world, one that makes guests want to sit down and stay awhile. The architects listed below have both vision and practical knowledge; they have all contributed their distinct mark to Seattle's palate-pleasing, visually inviting culinary hot spots.
The Best Residential Architects and Designers in Seattle
Single-family homes in Seattle are set against a highly impressive natural backdrop. The Pacific Northwest's rainy city boasts epic, snow capped mountain views, emerald green tree canopies, and the gorgeous Sound, right outside a your doorstep. The innovative design practices being implemented in custom home builds and remodels integrate high efficiency and sustainable building, which makes use of excess water and infrequent sun. A rustic Northwest aesthetic combined with sophisticated urban artistry is what makes gorgeous Seattle homes live, work, and play friendly. The architects listed below capture the versatility, eco-friendly dedication, and cutting edge vision that encapsulates the face of Seattle's nationally recognized housing design.
Best Design-Build Firms (Custom Home Builders) in Seattle
The art of combining design and build under one umbrella requires a firm to understand both the visionary prowess of the design process and the hands-on craftsmanship and pragmatic rigor of the construction process. Seattle residents like to reflect that handsome Pacific Northwest aesthetic, and firms that can provide custom wood accents are particularly popular among Seattle homeowners. The firms listed below offer progressive, contemporary design and artisan construction. Many of Seattle's design-build firms are modest teams who focus solely on residential design and execute stunning work using small-scale resources, though a few of the design-build firms listed below have a larger staff and a more national reach, or a more versatile project-type portfolio. All of them share the common thread of attention to detail, innovative solution cultivation, and custom elements that truly make a space unique to a client's vision.
The Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle
Seattle is known for varied cuisine that manifests in gourmet, local, farm fresh eateries; nationally renowned breweries; new takes on global street food; artisan dessert spots; organic, vegetarian fare; and northwest fine dining at its best.\nThe designers who envision the restaurants that make Seattle a food connoisseur's delight are envisioning more than just a functional flow; they are envisioning a complete experience. Their work must not only reflect the essence of the food being served, but also invite the patron into a different world — one that makes them want to sit down and stay awhile. The architects listed below have both the vision and the practicality. They have all contributed their distinct mark to Seattle's palate-pleasing and visually inviting culinary hot spots and will no doubt continue to help evolve the city's intimate, artisan-inspired restaurant culture.
The Best Office Architects in Seattle
The design firms crafting innovative, visually stunning, historically respectful and sustainability strategic office spaces in Seattle are multitasking wizards, able to get into the mindset of a company's distinct needs, while also representing the company's brand in the subtle aesthetic of the interior and exterior design. This list below highlights varied firms, some with a wide range of project experience that reaches beyond office spaces, as well as more boutique firms growing their presence in Seattle's commercial architecture field. Many of them share an impressive willingness to tackle challenging, historic renovations, as well as discover creative solutions for offices that require a unique combination of placement strategy, visual beauty, and layout flow.
The Best Interior Designers in Seattle
Interior Designers in Seattle are adept at integrating everything from throwback vintage appeal to rustic, Pacific Northwest contemporary elegance. The eclectic and worldly vibe of West Coast urbanites, combined with their appreciation for natural elements that reflect the abundant wilderness outside their doorstep, requires creative vision, stylistic layers, material repurposing, and a dedication to the boldness of simplicity. The designers listed below all manage to cultivate this aesthetic in their work, from smaller boutique firms to larger, full-service teams, they are not daunted by top-to-bottom remodels or intricately detailed kitchens. They are championing the evolving character of Seattle's interior design artistry and pushing the envelope in a way that continues to grow their business.
The Best Commercial Architects in Seattle
Commercial architecture in Seattle fuses a masterful skill set of neighborhood integration, urban design innovation, large scale renovation, and valued relationships between landscape and design-scape. The firms listed below are Seattle based firms who have overseen more than one notable project in Seattle. They are responsible for shaping Seattle's universities, highrises, tech campuses, hospitals, and civic landmarks. Some of these firms have reach around the world, while others are strong representatives of the local culture and aesthetic in Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Spaces that communicate a sense of collaboration and interconnectedness are the theme, whether it's a museum lobby, a 37-story high rise, or a 3.3M-square-foot tech campus. One thing's for sure, commercial architecture in Seattle is grounded in a sense of community-driven leadership and nature-based inspiration.


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Hello there Fabulouses! Nerido has a lovely new holiday group gift out for it's VIPS and a limited time offer free group join!!
Nerido News
As I mentioned above, the Nerido inworld group is currently free to join, but the fee will go back up to it's regular price on January 1st! I can't remember exactly what that fee was, but I think it was 199L or 250L, so if you happen to have a free group space – get in it! There is a brand new free group gift to grab which is the beautiful maitreya-fitted nordic printed sweater dress as shown on my avatar. I'm displaying the red Miranda Dress, but it also comes in blue and includes a pair of matching white modesty panties too.
ps. On the floor beside the Christmas tree, are several previous gifts too that are awesome. You can find a couple examples of those gifts shown on FabFree below:
- https://fabfree.wordpress.com/2018/07/04/hearts-and-stripes/
- https://fabfree.wordpress.com/2018/02/09/happy-valentines-day-to-me/
Love is wearing…
Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Catwa Catya
Head Applier – Glam Affair Wendy (at The Pea Location)
Eyes – Avi-Glam Glacial Eyes (featured @ Epiphany)
Hair – Doux Lilly
Dress – Nerido Miranda Dress Christmas Gift (free group gift / 0L / free to join)
Leggings – Friday Lovey Stockings
Choker – Narcisse Holly Pom Pom Choker
Pose – Secret Poses My Horse 2 (marketplace)
Sim – Missing Melody


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A stopwatch used to time Roger Bannister's first sub-4:00 mile will be auctioned on May 18 at Sotheby's in London. It could fetch a bid of more than $12,000, according to the BBC.
The Swiss-made watch, used by timekeeper W.J. Burfitt, is one of five that recorded Bannister's history-making 3:59.4 mile at Oxford's Iffley Road track on May 6, 1954. The timepiece is part of "one of those remarkable, historic moments in British sporting history," said auctioneer Graham Budd.
The watch comes with Burfitt's program from the track meet and is autographed by Bannister, who is now 86.
In 1998, a watch belonging to the day's chief timekeeper, Charles Hill, was sold at auction for 8,855 British pounds, close to $13,500 at today's exchange rate. It was donated to the Oxford University Athletics Club.


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September 29, 2019
This goes out to all of those (myself included) that have wrestled with thoughts of being unworthy due to your past or present.
"God has a tendency to use the least likely to turn out the most like Him!" Beth Moore – Seeking a Heart Like His
"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him."
1 Corinthians 1:26-28 NIV
September 20, 2019
Quote of the Day: "When you fill a sponge full of water and then you squeeze it, water is going to come out because it is full of water.
When you feel the pressure of life squeezing you, how much of God comes out? Or is it cussing, fussing, complaining, and blaming that comes out instead? Why are those things coming out? Because that is what you are full of." Tony Evans – Detours
"But the words you speak come from the heart—that's what defiles you." Matthew 15:18
September 10, 2019
God's Word makes it clear that He expects much more from us than He does from the world, and we shouldn't think too highly of ourselves when we are good to those who treat us well. Remember that we're not given the Holy Spirit to do ordinary things, or to behave like the rest of the world. We're given God's Spirit so that we can do the extraordinary, and that includes responding in a Christlike manner when we're met with unkindness.
In the book Encountering the Greatness of Our God, Tony Evans writes, "Jesus didn't wait until we got better to die for us. He died when we were in our most unlovely state. The person who doesn't deserve love actually needs love more, not less. If you know someone unworthy of love, that's great! You now have a chance to emulate Christ, because the essence of His love is unconditional."


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Hotel Mount Shiga
- Rating: 3 Star
- Location: Ski In/ Ski Out/ Slopeside
- Room Type: Hotel; Hotel Room
I'd Rather Be Skiing
Shiga Kogen is Japan's largest ski arena with 18 linked ski areas – including Nagano, site of the 1998 Winter Olympics – located throughout 5 adjoining valleys. One ticket accesses all areas and lifts, and a shuttle service running a non-stop shuttle during the day links the entire network. The region's geographic diversity and heavy snowfalls produce superb conditions, somewhat drier snow than found in resorts closer to the coast, and one of Japan's longest ski seasons running from late November and often into May.
A big plus for visitors is having Japan's world-renowned tourist attraction of the snow monkeys, on their doorstep. About 200 of the snow monkeys called macaques can be seen playing in the snow and bathing in natural hot springs, or onsen, in the special park about a half-hour drive from Shiga Kogen. Tourists can enjoy soaking just as much as the macaques, with dozens of onsen all over Shiga Kogen and located in hotels and lodges.
Skiing here started in 1923 when an adventurous couple brought skis to the Kanbayashi Hot Spring and laid tracks around the farms and valleys. Their skiing piqued the locals' curiosity and soon the youth in the area followed suit. About a decade later, a group of skiers from Norway declared the area 'the Saint Moritz of Asia'.
Shiga Kogen has several lovely hotels most of which have their own natural onsen thanks to the region's concentration of geothermal activity. Larger hotels will have good restaurants, concierge, ski school services, and equipment rental stores. The plushest hotels in Shiga Kogen are The Grand Hotel Phenix Okushiga and the Okushiga Kogen Hotel. The latter sits at 1600m making it one of the highest hotels in Japan. The Okushiga Kogen is ski-in ski-out, with modern Japanese/Western-style rooms most of which overlook Shiga National Park. The Grand Hotel Phenix Okushiga is also built to appeal to Western tastes. Rooms are more generous than usual and the common lounge area has high ceilings, a fireplace, and good alpine views.
Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel South & East Wing is so large (as well as sumptuous) that it has a shuttle bus for guests to take between the wings, each of which has its own mini base with lifts. The Prince also has an on-site outdoor spa and hot spring area, massage facilities, a few convenience stores, a nursery, no less than 6 restaurants, and bars, and on-site equipment rental and storage. The hotel's West wing was former athlete accommodation for the Nagano Olympics.
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The total trip to Shiga Kogen Ski Resort takes about 4.5 hours from Narita Airport in Tokyo. The first leg involves a bus or bullet train to Nagano and then a car or shuttle transfer is organized to take you to the door of your chosen lodging.
The Sugiyama Ski & Snow Sports School is the place to head for private lessons in English, while The Shiga International Ski School (SISS) is the main teaching facility for group lessons and is located at Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort.
With SISS, adult skiers can take two-hour or four-hour classes, and children either two and a half hour morning classes or from 9.30 am till 3 pm. Snowboarders over the age of 12 can join in two or four-hour classes with the adults. Adult lessons start at 10 am and 1 pm.
The free shuttle bus service from anywhere in Shiga Kogen can drop visitors at the ski school. (Take any bus bound for Okushiga Kogen Hotel and hop off at the last stop. Shiga Ski School is located inside the main building of the ski area (Centre House) on the second floor. SISS also provides a pick-up service for those staying at certain hotels, and this can be arranged in advance.
It is an easy day trip to the most popular off-snow attraction here, the Jigokudani Monkey Park, a 30-minute drive away. This park is the only place in the world to view these kinds of monkeys who live in the snow and love soaking in the hot natural pools.
Enjoy the water as much as the monkeys at Shibu Onsen, a historic town with narrow streets and numerous onsens adjacent to the monkey park.
Okushiga is the place to book a horse-drawn carriage ride through the surrounding forests and fields. Carriages can accommodate both couples and groups, and rides are scheduled 9 am to 5 pm. Don some snow shoes and tour the area around the Okushiga Kogen Hotel, or hire a sled.
Highlights of the on-mountain eating scene include the freshly baked bread at Crumpet Cafe (Tokoteyama ski area), freshly baked pastries at St Christoph next to the base of the Okushiga gondola, the apple pie at Restaurant Aspen (Giant ski area), real coffee at Restaurant Green (Sun Valley ski area) and the spicy curry at Prince Hotel South (Yakabitaiyama ski area).
When it comes to nightlife, Shiga Kogen is a quieter option than Hakuba and Nozawa. Okushiga is a center for good dining, excellent French and Japanese, and friendly apres spots. There are a number of small restaurants and vibey bars around the valley with delicious eats that are popular with both locals and visitors.
In the Ichinose area, the traditional izakaya in the Hotel Dairoku has tasty yakitori and Restaurant 101 in Villa Ichinose is noted for its gyoza.
The Teppa Room in Chalet Shiga is the place to go for a beer and the Hotel Japan Shiga has an authentic Nepalese restaurant called Kamoshika.
Rest House Temple Hut
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: Japanese/Western cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3017
200 ° Cafe (Higashi-Tozan Observation Deck)
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: European cuisine/Burgers
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2231
Shiga Ikooso
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: American dishes
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2005
Aspen Shiga
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: omelet, burgers
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269 – 34 – 3700
Restaurant Monte More
Location: Nishi-kan, Mt. Higashi-kan, Templehouse · Buna Plain area
Food: Traditional Japanese
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2721
Holiday Plaza Shiga Kogen
Location: Higashigahigahara · Iseose Area
Food: Homemade Japanese dishes
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3330
Bell Ringing Hill
Location: Higashigahigahara · Iseose Area
Food: Chinese/Japanese
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2706
Okushiga Takahara center house
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Japanese-style curry
Bar: Yes
Phone: +81 0269-34-2225
La Stella alpine
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Italian cuisine
Bar: Yes/Wine only
Phone: +81 0269-34-3611
Le Chamois
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Italian cuisine
Bar: Yes/Wine only
Phone: +81 0269-38-1250
Restaurants Saint Christophe
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Japanese/European cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2551
Chinese food lion
Location: Yushanzan / Okushiga Kogen area
Food: Chinese cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-3116
New York
Location: Shibu-To · Kuma no Yu · Hotaru hot spring area
Food: American cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2106
Yokote Mountain Hutte
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: homemade bread and soup
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2430
Restaurant BELDOR
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: Japanese cuisine
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2166
Yokote Mountain Rest House
Location: Shibu-To • Kuma no Yu • Hotaru hot spring area
Food: Japanese ramen
Bar: No
Phone: +81 0269-34-2600
Shopping in Shiga Kogen is the domain of ski area base facilities and hotel convenience and gift stores.
Phenix ski shop
Location: Hotel Grand Phenix
Shop: Phenix outerwear and accessories for adults and kids
Phone: +81 0269-34-3611
Okushiga Kogen * Skiing, snowshoeing
Location: Okushiga Center House Rental/Okushiga Kogen Hotel
Shop: ski and snowboard rentals
Phone: +810269-24-2007 / +81 0269-34-2034
Snowcake Hayashike Mountain Station Store
Shop: ski and snowboard rentals, outdoor apparel, souvenirs
Phone: +81 0269-24-2521
Snow Can Takahagahara store
Location: Takahagahara
Shop: ski and snowboard rentals
Phone: +810269-24-2100
Snow Can Ichinose Diamond Store
Location: Ichinose
Shop: ski and snowboard rentals
Phone: +810269-24-2755
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A couple months ago, you may have caught Craft and Growler on our Instagram. Since my first visit, I've been back countless times - I just can't stay away! It has become one of my favorite places to grab a brew.
The beer bar has 42 brews on tap (as of a few days ago), but they continuously rotate out. They focus on local beers from DFW and Texas with the exception of a few that are just too good not to have. Most are also not available in cans or bottles - only on draft!
I recommend getting the $10 flight. You get to pick 4 brews, or if you're indecisive like me, have the bartender pick some out based on your preferences! They're all super friendly and knowledgable of what they have on tap.
View their current beer menu here.
They also have the largest selection of growlers in the world! So once you find the beer you like, you can pick up a growler and fill up!
A wall of bottled specialty beers available for purchase lines the bar as well.
As you know, I'm a sucker for local businesses that make philanthropic efforts, and guess what! Craft and Growler hosts "Non-Profit Tuesdays" every week, in which a portion of the proceeds are donated to a selected non-profit or community group. How awesome is that?!
Check them out across from Fair Park. (There is a small parking lot behind the building for patrons.)
Check them out across from Fair Park. (There is a small parking lot behind the building for patrons.)


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Stoga Alum Ryne Ogren Selected in MLB Draft
by Mitchell Gladstone, Staff Writer
mpgladstone13 | mgladstonephillynews.com
If Tuesday seemed like a slow day for local prospects, Wednesday wasn't much better.
When the final 30 rounds of the 2018 MLB draft kicked off at noon, there were several Philly-area players still left on the board, including Paul VI righthander Will Gambino and Eastern outfielder Jack Herman. But it wasn't until the 894th selection that Herman heard his name called by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gambino, who is committed to Kentucky, finally was picked by the Seattle Mariners in the 35th round.
"Coming into this year, I didn't have the expectation of the draft," Gambino said after Paul VI's state tournament loss May 29. "[When I get to college and exclusively,] I'm a pitcher, my pitching is going to take off, and I'm really excited to see that happen."
Herman, who will likely head to Maryland instead of joining the Pirates, was selected in the 30th round. The Eastern senior helped his team to a Diamond Classic title Monday afternoon when the Vikings beat St. Augustine for the title.
First to be chosen Wednesday was Conestoga alum Ryne Ogren, who starred as a second baseman for Elon University. This year, he hit .338 on his way to first-team All-Colonial Athletic honors and the Mariners selected him 358th overall in the 12th round.


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Captivating Portraits Of People In India Taken By Photographer - HubPages
Take a photographic journey through some of these portrait photos from India by the photographer Kristian Bertel. India, a wonderful land that is full of beauty, charm and adventure, and in these portraits you will hopefully see that there is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
Portraitures of people in India
India's culture and heritage are a vivid mixture the past history and the present. This vast country offers the visitor a view of fascinating religions and ethnography, a vast variety of languages with more than four houndred living languages, and monuments that have been present for thousands of years. As it opens up to a globalised world, India still has a depth of history and intensity of culture that awes and fascinates the many who visit there.
India, a captivating country to photograph
As captivating as India might be in the guide books the portraits in this blog post also depicts the filth, dirt, garbage around in India. Portraits where crowds, Indian streets, markets and bazaars are jam-packed with people, vehichels and animals. Places where all the streets tend to be narrow and where the poverty, dust and pollution are portrayed in the Indian portraits by the photographer. Most visitors to India get inured quite fast and start seeing the good sides too. However, the photographer recommends to take it easy in the first few days and schedule some time to get away from it all.
Photographing portraits in India
Portrait photography has been of great interest for the photographer for many years. He is is seeing the portrait as a photograph representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. For the photographer and his photos of the people from India, the intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position.
Engaging with the subjects
In the portraits by the photographer the photos often shows a person looking directly at the photographer, in order to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer. The field of portrait photography has drawn him to the captivating and fascinating country of India making portraits. When he is making portraits in India it is often in the streets so he has to use the available light which is on the scene. When portrait photographs are composed and captured in a studio, photographers normally have control over the lighting of the composition of the subject and can adjust direction and intensity of light.
Poverty in India
Many visitors expecting maharajahs and fabulous palaces are shocked when their first impressions are dominated by poverty instead. And as a photographer and a traveler in India you have to get used to the persistent touts and beggars who might stare at you. Beggars, especially malnourished children and the badly deformed, can be particularly disturbing as a visitor to the country of India.
Portraits in the streets of India
One of the things you can photograph in India are all the street scenes ranging from colorful dressed people like the woman and the child portrayed here above. India is the second-largest population and it is tipped to be the world's most populous nation in fifteen years from now.
Beggars and begging in India
Poverty is the reason for India's ever-growing number of beggars, mainly in the larger cities. For foreign visitors this is often the most confronting aspect of traveling in the subcontinent. Whether you give something is a matter of personal choice, though your money can often be put better long-term use if given to a reputable charity.
Smiling people and food in India
With around seven thousand kilometers of coastline, it is no surprise that fish and seafood are important staples on the subcontinent, and especially on the west coast from Mumbai down to Kerala. Through its food, you will discover that India is a world of dishes expressed in smells, flavors and personalities. Like so many aspects of India, its food too, is an elutive thing to define because it is made up of so many regionally diverse dishes.
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- Poker is a microcosm of all we admire and disdain about capitalism and democracy. It can be rough-hewn or polished, warm or cold, charitable and caring or hard and impersonal. It is fickle and elusive, but ultimately it is fair, and right, and just. -- Lou Krieger
The card game poker is the most popular of a class of games called vying games, in which players with fully or partially concealed cards make wagers into a central pot, after which the pot is awarded to the remaining player or players with the best combination of cards.
In order to play, one must learn the basic rules and procedures of the game (see /Game play), the values of the various combinations of cards (see /Hands), and the rules about betting limits (see /Betting structure). Some knowledge of the /Equipment used to play is useful. There are also many /Variants of poker, loosely categorized as Draw poker, Stud poker, Community card poker, and Miscellaneous poker games. The most commonly played games of the first three categories are Five-card draw, Seven-card stud, and Texas hold'em; each of these makes a good starting point for learning games of the type.
The history of poker is a matter of some debate. The name of the game likely descended from the French poque, which descended from the German pochen, but it is not clear that the games named by those terms were the real origins of poker. It closely resembles the Persian game of as nas, and may have been taught to French settlers in New Orleans by Persian sailors. Some claim it decended from the Italian game of primero and the French brelan. The English game bragg clearly descended from brelan and incorporated bluffing (though the concept was known in other games by that time). It is quite possible that all of these earlier games influenced the development of poker as it exists now.
English actor Joseph Crowell described the game as played in New Orleans in 1829: played with a deck of 20 cards, four players bet on which player's hand of cards was the most valuable. Jonathan H. Green's book An Exposure of the Arts and Miseries of Gambling (G. B. Zieber, Philadelphia, 1843) described spread of the game from there to the rest of the country by Mississippi riverboats, on which gambling was a common pastime.
Soon after this spread, the full 52-card English deck was used, and the /Flush was introduced. During the American Civil War, many additions were made, including draw poker, stud poker (the five-card variant), and the /Straight. Further American developments followed, such as the /Wild card (around 1875), lowball and split-pot poker (around 1900), and Community card poker games (around 1940). Spread of the game to other countries, particularly in Asia, is often attributed to the American military.
The game and jargon of poker have become important parts of American culture. Such phrases as ace in the hole, ante up, beats me, blue chip, call the bluff, cash in, pass the buck, poker face, stack up, when the chips are down, wild card, and others are used in everyday conversation even by those unaware of their origins at the poker table.
Modern /Tournament play became popular in American casinos after the World Series of Poker began in 1970. It was also during that decade that the first serious strategy books appeared, notably The Theory of Poker by David Sklansky (ISBN 1880685000), Super System by Doyle Brunson (ISBN 0931444014), and The Book of Tells by Mike Caro (ISBN 0897461002).
- Rules of the game
- /Game play, with sample deals.
- /Hands (including /Low hands and /High hands)
- /Betting structure
- /Variants
- Draw poker (including Five-card draw and Deuce-to-seven low)
- Stud poker (including Five-card stud and Seven-card stud)
- Community card poker (including Texas hold'em)
- Miscellaneous poker
- Poker strategy
- /Probability
- /Bluffing and semi-bluffing
- /Sandbagging and slow play
- /Game theory
- /Psychology (including /Tells)
- /Cheating
- Casino play
- /Tournaments
- Poker jargon
- /Law and /Culture
- Famous players: Bobby Baldwin, Billy Baxter, Benny Binion, Doyle Brunson, Mike Caro, Johnny Chan, Bob Ciaffone, T. J. Cloutier, Nick "The Greek" Dandolos, Phil Hellmuth, "Wild Bill" Hickock, Lou Krieger, Mason Malmuth, Tom McEvoy, Johnny Moss, Puggy Pearson, "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David Sklansky, Jack Strauss, Stu Ungar
Poker-related games include non-poker vying games commonly played along with poker such as Seven twenty-seven, Zero fifty-five, Bouré, and Caro Dots, and unrelated games that use poker hands in various ways such as Dollar bill poker, Pai Gow poker, Carribean stud, Mambo stud, and Chinese poker.


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This listing is for the "Tulle and French Netting Double layer" Birdcage Veil.
This veil is made with beautiful ivory french netting, and a second layer of tulle.
Finished on two small alligator clips on the sides.
Height of the veil is about 6.7″ ( 17 cm )
This veil is also available in the color: "White"
Please contact me if you would like to order this piece in this color.
This piece is handmade to order and will ship in within 2 – 3 weeks after purchase.


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There were two of them at first, but now just one. Did a bird eat his brother? Or maybe the brother dropped into the oregano below the dill and I just can't spot him.
I'm loving dill in the garden. I will have it always from now on. I have two more seedlings to plant out in a week or two. It grows very vigorously; I had no idea...
Also vigorous, the Rudbeckia triloba I planted where my compost bin used to be. It's over 6' tall now. The seed packet said 3' tall. At some point it will hit the tree fern fronds, and then what? It hasn't even begun to develop the width I was expecting. I'm afraid of this plant.
For someone who
I'm only growing this red + yellow Gaillardia because Charlotte Torgovitsky told me it would bloom in winter, and I thought it would be okay to have red and yellow in winter if it meant that butterflies would have some food to eat. Why is it blooming now? This isn't winter.
Love the red Keckiella. Anyone who can grow this plant, should.
And the yellow sunflower.
But that is NOT the sunflower seed I bought. I only bought 'Claret' and 'Italian White'. You just can't trust seed companies.
Here is a new garden companion. I just met him today.
Laura Schaub said, "Looks like it could be a type of budworm; they take on the color of what they eat, so can be tricky to ID http://bit.ly/pu81L". We shall see.
According to the Wikipedia entry, "[Heliothis virescens] larvae feed on various crops, most notably Nicotiana species. The tobacco budworm is one of the most destructive pests of the tobacco. Eggs are laid on the tobacco leaves. The emerging larvae are light to dark green and have several longitudinal pale stripes. They may chew small holes in the leaves before they reach the buds. Larvae then damage the bud or growing tip of the plant. The leaves that expand from the buds are often ragged and distorted."
I don't have any Nicotiana, and the bud above belongs to tarweed (Madia elegans), but I have a lot of damage right now of the bolded type.
I've been so tolerant. Should I be less tolerant? How much less tolerant should I be? These are questions I have not grappled with. I'm a live and let live kind of guy. Is the caterpillar playing by the same rules?
The garden is a live and let live kind of place.
If I start running around with my pruners snipping caterpillars in half, won't that change things?
I have dahlias. Random ones
'Prince Noir'
A named one whose name I've forgotten.
And there is 'Moonlight', the one rose Frances and her daughter would grow if they could grow only one rose.
It turns out to be the strongest, most vigorous rose in my garden with much repeat blooming. The fragrance is like fresh apples. If I love it this much now, imagine how much I will love it as it matures in the garden.
Here is a place of unhappiness. You can click the picture to get to the Flickr page to see why. Scroll over the picture and read the note associated with the large box.
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It is not uncommon for those of us with fibromyalgia to have a sensitivity to gluten. So, what is gluten? It's a sticky, glue-like protein found in wheat, rye and barley. You also can find it in oats and other grains, due to cross pollination when they are processed in places that also process wheat, rye and barley. (It's interesting to note that the wheat we have today is genetically different than the wheat our parents and grandparents had.)
Something I learned recently that really shocked me is that two slices of whole wheat bread can spike our blood sugar faster than two tablespoons of table sugar. Wow! Gluten activates our hunger hormones, making us crave carbohydrates. It also can lead to leaky gut syndrome, which is common in those of us with FM. I can tell you that since I cut out gluten, my IBS symptoms have really quieted down. I went from having two or more painful episodes a week, to only three minor incidents in the few months since I completely cut out gluten. If you haven't gone gluten-free, it may be worth considering.
I've been able to stop taking my medication for acid reflux. Although I'm noticing some great changes, my FM pain remains a constant. However, I've only been gluten-free for about two months. It will be interesting to see what changes happen after six months or a year. Going gluten-free is not a magic bullet, but it may help some to reap amazing short- and long-term benefits.
According to U.S News and World Report some of the symptoms that could indicate a gluten intolerance include: Gastrointestinal issues, vitamin malabsorption, skin rash, migraine headaches, joint pain, lactose intolerance, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia.
A couple of books I would recommend are Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD and Brain Grain by David Perlmutter.
In order to avoid gluten, you can get gluten-free oats, quinoa, etc. If you're not sure if you have a sensitivity to gluten, you also could talk it through with your rheumatologist or other health care providers. They may recommend that you eliminate gluten from your diet for several months to see how your body responds to the changes.
Have you gone gluten-free already? Please share your experience without readers.
Note: Fibromyalgia News Today is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. The opinions expressed in this column are not those of Fibromyalgia News Today, or its parent company, BioNews Services, and are intended to spark discussion about issues pertaining to fibromyalgia.


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In this tutorial, we will explore animations. We will load and play animations, and will also look at how to create and save these animations.
Animation Controls
Animations rely on the use of the Animation View window and the VCR Controls toolbar. You could also use the Animation Inspector, but we will not look at it here.
Datasets that change over time
Some datasets contain properties that change over time; when these are loaded, the Time section on the Information tab shows that time values exist in the data.
File Series Animations
Datasets that are set up as sequentially numbered file series are treated as animations in ParaViewGeo. These animations require that the root file is loaded, and will default to the Snap To Time Steps mode. A file series animation cannot be created from sequential image files; only the first image will be loaded into the render view for all time steps.
Property Animations
In a Property Animation, almost any property for any of the pipeline objects can be animated, although we sometimes have to get a bit creative when setting it up. Property animations usually work best with the Sequence or Real Time modes.
Animating by Scalar Properties
It is also possible to create animations that are based on the scalar properties of a dataset.
Camera Animations
In a Camera Animation the view angle of the camera changes over time, and either the Sequence or Real Time modes are used.
Altering the length of an animation
With the above camera animation we saw quite a change between running the animation in Sequence mode and running it in Real Time. However, both modes have settings that can be changed to alter the length of the animation.
Saving Animations
Animations can be saved as movie files, or image files, or they can be saved as geometries or within a state file. If an animation is saved as a movie or as image files, it cannot be re-loaded into ParaViewGeo, where as geometries or state files can be re-loaded.
Click on the Disconnect icon and choose Discard to clear the pipeline.
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SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and Chinese negotiators wrapped up a round of trade talks on Wednesday without visible signs of progress and put off their next meeting until September, extending an uneasy truce between the world's two largest economies for at least a month.
With hopes for a quick trade agreement receding, both sides issued brief statements after the first face-to-face meetings since U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in June called a ceasefire in the escalating trade war.
China and the United States also remain at odds over protests in Hong Kong and the contested South China Sea even as Trump puts more focus on his 2020 re-election bid.
The White House and China's Commerce Ministry each described the meetings in Shanghai as constructive but offered differing views about Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural goods.
Fresh fears over the trade war and concerns about a protracted fight with little near-term progress weighed on global markets on Wednesday.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin left Shanghai with little in hand save a pledge to keep talking, following a working dinner at Shanghai's historic Fairmont Peace Hotel on Tuesday and a half-day meeting on Wednesday.
Lighthizer, Trump's top trade official, is slated to meet with Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Washington on Thursday and Friday, with sources pointing to progress on a possible narrow agreement that would swap lower U.S. tariffs on auto components for better access for U.S agricultural sales.
China's Commerce Ministry said "both sides … had a candid, highly effective, constructive and deep exchange on major trade and economic issues of mutual interest." It said negotiators discussed more Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products, but did not say there was any agreement to buy more.
"We expect negotiations on an enforceable trade deal to continue in Washington … in early September," White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement. "The Chinese side confirmed their commitment to increase purchases of United States agricultural exports."
Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of China's Communist Party-controlled Global Times, wrote on Twitter the negotiators had discussed increasing purchases of U.S. farm products, and the "U.S. side agreed to create favourable conditions for it."
The U.S.-China trade war has disrupted global supply chains and shaken financial markets as each side has slapped tariffs on billions of dollars of each other's goods. The IMF has warned that the trade dispute will shave 0.2% off global output.
The U.S.-China Business Council, representing American firms operating in China, said it was pleased the two sides agreed to continue negotiations.
"We hope the negotiators will continue to take a pragmatic and realistic approach to compromise and reach a conclusion that leads to greater market access for foreign companies, improves the protection and enforcement of intellectual property, and ultimately levels the playing field for foreign companies operating in the market," the council said.
The talks began amid low expectations. Trump on Tuesday warned China against waiting out his first term to finalise any trade deal, saying the outcome would be worse for China if he wins re-election in November 2020.
The Global Times said Trump's remarks were not "a good style" and urged Washington to follow through on its own promise to lift sanctions on Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] to shore up the fragile trust between the two countries.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing it is the United States that continues to "flip flop" and added, "It's pointless to tell others to take medication when you're the one who is sick."
An official Chinese government survey released on Wednesday showed factory activity shrank for the straight third month in July, underlining the growing strains the dispute has placed on the world's No. 2 economy.
The Shanghai talks were expected to focus on Chinese commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural commodities and steps by the United States to ease some sanctions on Huawei, a person familiar with the discussions told Reuters earlier.
The White House said in its statement that Chinese state subsidies, forced technology transfers and intellectual property violations were also discussed. China's account of the discussions did not mention any of these non-agricultural issues.
Trump and Xi agreed in June at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, to restart trade talks that had stalled in May after Washington accused Beijing of reneging on major portions of a draft agreement. The collapse in talks prompted a steep U.S. tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese goods.
The U.S. Commerce Department put Huawei on a national security blacklist in May, effectively banning U.S. firms from selling to Huawei, a move that enraged Chinese officials.
Trump said after the Osaka meeting he would not impose new tariffs on a final $300 billion of Chinese imports and would ease some U.S. restrictions on Huawei if China agreed to make purchases of U.S. agricultural products.
But few large purchases have been seen so far, and U.S. semiconductor and software makers remain mostly in the dark about the administration's plans on Huawei.
Reporting by Brenda Goh, David Stanway, Yilei Sun, Engen Tham, and Josh Horwitz in Shanghai, and Huizhong Wu in Beijing; and Roberta Rampton, David Lawder and Andrea Shalal in Washington; Writing by Michael Martina in Beijing and Susan Heavey in Washington; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore, Kim Coghill and Will Dunham


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Why is it so hard for a religious leader to imagine that one can not get to God's full presence by doing more of what has gotten one to the prestigious position one holds? It's probably because Jesus is telling us that unless we recognize that we must abandon all our preconceptions as we draw close to God, we are going to constantly fail to grow in the ways that God wants us to grow.
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Many area businesses are operating under new circumstances, postponing events or closing temporarily as the CDC and State of Nebraska limit gatherings & request the public's help to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus through social distancing.
The following businesses have made modifications to their operations:
Dodge County Courthouse/County Offices – the Dodge County Treasurers Office will temporarily close to public walk-ins starting Thursday, March 19th, and will begin taking appointments for necessary in-person business. This will remain in effect through April 3rd, but is subject to change. This may also affect the Drivers License Examiners office, so you may want to call before coming to the courthouse. To make an appointment, or if you need assistance arranging your payment, please call 402-727-2750.
Catholic Church Services – Effective immediately, all public Masses and communal celebration of the Sacraments or other liturgies are indefinitely suspended in the archdiocese for all area Catholic Churches.
Trinity Lutheran services and activities are also cancelled until further notice.
Fremont Presbyterian Church is limiting gatherings of 10 or more. That means that most events on the church campus will be cancelled effective today, March 17 through March 29. These dates are tentative and could be subject to change.
The following events are cancelled:
- NO presbyKIDS and presbyYOUTH programs / activities through March 29
- NO Lenten services or small group meeting for Wednesdays through March 29
- NO Sunday Worship Services through March 29. Sermons will be available online or through Facebook. For this Sunday, March 22 – watch Rev. Bill Bowers at 9:00 a.m.
- No Bible Study Fellowship meeting through March 29
- No Deacons or Session meetings on Tuesday, March 24.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Will not gather in person until further notice, including worship services, Bible studies, meetings and other small group gatherings. This will be replaced by online worship at www.gslcfremont.org. 5:45 p.m. on Saturdays, at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays, and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday nights during the season of Lent.
All-Stor Self Storage and Borisow Properties (same office) – They've made a drive up window for paying rent on houses, apartments, and storage and even renting storage units. The inside office will be closed to customers until further notice. Will stay open normal business hours
Arlington Casey's General Store – Adjustment in hours of operation. 5am-8pm
Burt County Cattlemen – Ladies night out cancelled for March 28th
Goodwill Stores – Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Stores in Omaha, Blair, Gretna, Papillion, Bellevue and Council Bluffs are also open these same hours.
Bath and Body Works in the Fremont Mall has closed indefinitely.
Burger King, Taco John's, McDonalds (Fremont locations) – All drive-thrus open; drive thru only.
Don Peterson and Associates – Land Auction for Saturday April 4th in Wahoo has been postponed.
Eternal Tattoo (Fremont) – Lobby closed to the public. Entrance by appointment only. No support persons or children allowed in the shop during your appointment. No piercings on minors under 14. You will be asked to leave if you show any signs of any illness, including what may be seasonal allergies. Message Eternal Tattoo on Facebook or email [email protected] for all tattoo consults. Call (402) 816-4270 for entrance to the shop for your previously booked appointments.
First State Bank – Walmart branch temporarily closed; all other branches open for full service.
Fia and Belle – Closed for the next two weeks. Still accepting online orders and pick up in store, to be picked up at the door.
Fremont Area Art Association – The Gallery will be closed indefinitely and, until further notice, all events and activities are canceled. Reschedule dates will be shared when determined.
Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce – March 20th Ribbon Cutting at Fremont Auto Center is now a VIRTUAL event. Tune in to the Fremont Area Chamber Facebook page at 9:30am to watch and welcome the Fremont Auto team to our community!
March 24th Excellence in Agriculture Awards Luncheon – Postponed until August
March 25th Farm Family Feud – Postponed until August
Fremont Dental Group – Closed through 4/1
Fremont Habitat for Humanity – Construction – cancelled for this week; assessing from week to week.
Habitat HomeStore – CLOSED at this time until further notice; no pickups or donation drop-offs.
Mr. & Mrs. Habitat Pageant – POSTPONED – hoping to reschedule in September.
Habitat office – open currently, but re-evaluating daily.
Fremont HyVee – Reduced hours. Now 8AM to 8PM until further notice.
Fremont Family YMCA – Closing at 6PM on Tuesday, 3/17 until further notice. Daycare still operating. See here for details.
Fremont Friendship Center – Closed indefinitely
Fremont Mall – Numerous stores have reduced hours. See the Mall's facebook page for the most current information.
Keene Memorial Library – Closed indefinitely. Will offer curbside pickups beginning Thursday, March 19th from 10 am – 4 pm, Monday through Friday until the library reopens. (Details here.)
Don Peterson and Associates– Land auction for Saturday April 4th in Wahoo has been postponed to a future date.
Lincoln Federal Savings Bank – Now offering all bank services through the drive-thru indefinitely in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Customers can call the branch at 402-721-8696 for any questions or concerns. Regular business hours are still being observed, M-F 8:30 -5:00 and 9:00 -12:00 Saturday.
Mainstreet Theater 7 (Fremont Mall) – Closed until further notice
North Bend Mini Mart – Beginning Wednesday, March 19th, the store hours will be Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m . – 5 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. This will continue until further notice. Sundays, shopping by appointment will be available 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for individuals who feel they might be a high risk case (age or health concerns) and would like to shop without a crowd. If you want to schedule an appointment call 402-459-MART (6278).
North Bend Blessings Food Pantry – For North Bend residents: If you need things from the pantry, send your list to blessingspan[email protected] Include both your last name & your phone number. Lists need to be in by Wednesdays at 6 pm. Pickup will be on Thursdays from 3 to 5. A healthy worker will take your name, retrieve your box & place it into your trunk.
Planet Fitness Fremont – This Planet Fitness will be temporarily closed effective Wednesday, March 18th at 10PM. Members will be credited for closed days on their next monthly bill. Planet Fitness Fremont will offer Facebook Live 20 minute at-home workouts open to anyone, with no equipment needed
Raising Canes- Drive Thru Hours are Monday through Sunday from 10am to 10pm. Takeout is available Monday through Sunday from 10am to 9pm. Delivery is not available. Located at 1058 E 23rd St. Fremont. Their menu can be found at https://www.raisingcanes.com
Saunders County – All Saunders county offices urge mail or online services at this time. If there are more than 10 people in the office you need at the time of your arrival, you're asked to leave and return later. Use the website at https://saunderscounty.ne.gov/ to find the phone number for the office you need. (See the full notice.)
San Anna Pizza and Mexican- Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday 11am-2pm dine in and to go. 4pm-8:30pm dine in, to go and delivery. Friday and Saturday-11am-2pm dine in and to go. 4pm-9:30pm to go and delivery and Sunday- 4pm-8:30pm dine in, to go and delivery (when a driver is available). 1945 E Military Ave Fremont. (402) 721-6146
Wooden Windmill – Closed until further notice.
Village Inn- Village Inn is continuing to provide carry-out options for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners and PIES! Simply call 402-727-8880 to place your order or online at order.villageinn.com from the hours of 8a.m. to 7p.m. Monday thru Sunday!
See other single event cancellations and closures here.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Blogging and More with Jill Hamilton from Macy's
Jill Hamilton (GSAS '05) manages social media for Macy's and started the Macy's blog, MBlog. We had the chance to sit and chat with Jill about her experience in the journalism program, her job, and what it was like to manage social media during Hurricane Sandy. Jill also gives tips on starting your own company blog!
NYU Arts & Science Alumni Relations: Are there any specific lessons you learned at NYU that have really stuck with you throughout your career? Jill Hamilton:
I remember, we had an assignment—it's actually a funny story. There was a bar on the NYU campus that was closing called "The Bottom Line." It was a very, very famous bar where Bruce Springsteen and other famous people performed. The assignment was to go and interview people—owners, waitresses, anybody you could, to get information on why it was closing. It was one of our first assignments, and I was so shy. I was so nervous that I didn't talk to anybody. I remember I took my boyfriend at the time and he was like, "you're supposed to interview people, you're supposed to interview people!" but I was just too shy. And I actually learned pretty quickly that I was too shy to be a journalist, and maybe that wasn't the right thing for me. So it's funny how it all worked out.
Could you talk a little about what you do for Macy's now?
I manage basically all of the editorial content, which is marketing and messaging, across all the digital channels. So that's MBlog, which is my baby. Also Tumblr, Instagram, it's a really busy time of year right now for Instagram and Tumblr, and those things really resonate with our target audience. And also Facebook and Twitter. It's interesting because we're always doing workshops and learning about what's the most effective strategy and tone of voice and stuff like that.
So did you start the MBlog?
I did. I was brought on board to launch MBlog last October [2011], so it's just over a year old, and it's a lot of content. It's interesting because I went to NYU for magazine journalism, but now everything is kind of all about blogging, blogging, blogging. And we have so many categories and writers to manage—it's just such a huge amount of content, but it's a lot of fun .
That's really cool. Could you talk about how you first got subscribers and how you got your content out when MBlog started—how was it promoted?
Well one of the biggest things was that we had a blogger in place already whose work was up on Macys.com, and it was very popular. She is very good at what she does, so she got brought into MBlog. And one of the great things we did was giveaways and discounts, since we're retail. Contests and giveaways are always really effective tools for us to increase readership. And of course Facebook and Twitter.
How do you measure readers? Is it based on subscribers or comments or likes?
That's a really good question. We have back-end analysis that comes to us every week. We'll get a huge rundown on unique page views and sessions, how many people have viewed each blog or gone from one blog to another blog. Of course the landing page is always the most popular.
Does Macy's have a special social media strategy during the holidays?
Just to stay alive! It's so much content, and going to work literally inside Macy's during the holidays is pretty crazy, just to get into the office. I think the big challenge in terms of strategy during the holidays is getting all of the sale messaging across, but remaining true to what the company is about—which is, it sounds hokey, but it's really about the spirit of Christmas and all the holidays. The people who run the company really care about the customers. It's very homey and family-oriented.
Did you do anything special for Hurricane Sandy?
Yes, we teamed up with the American Red Cross to do a donation. It's a really interesting question, because I think we were all expecting Sandy to come, but I don't think we all thought, as a city, that it was going to make the impact that it did. We had to really quickly get messaging approved by our media relations team before we could put it up on Facebook, Twitter, the blog, and everywhere, and make sure that the copy was consistent across channels. We were very anxious to get the blog up, or the Tweet up as soon as possible, but you also have to work with everyone and be patient. Then you get your message out once it's approved by everybody.
What was the message?
Just about giving donations to the Red Cross, mostly.
Is it difficult to manage all of the different writers you have for MBlog?
I don't do it alone. I have some great help that I'm very thankful for. But I still do all of the outreach to our writers and I concept all of their assignments. Sometimes I'll have to say, "oh, you're a little late on turning in your piece." But for the most part, they're all great to work with. It's definitely challenging, but it's fun. Sometimes they pitch story ideas too, so we try to work that into our schedule. But other things are also done on a need basis. So if there is a particular line of pots and pans that we're trying to sell, we'll promote that. I try not to be too "direct-selly" though. I like to keep it editorial.
Do you know how the blog has benefited Macy's? Is it mostly PR or have you seen any increase in sales?
Yes, it has certainly helped sales. But I think the number one thing that it does for Macy's is, it increases a sense of community. We really have a lot of people who follow the blog and come back every Wednesday, which is our "Home" day. If they're foodies then they'll come back every Wednesday because we post something about the home. Fashion on Mondays is definitely a very popular category too. And so it builds a sense of community. It goes back to what I was saying before about how it's a company that cares that there is a sense of family. It's cute.
What works best to engage your customers on social media, if that is one of your goals?
Yes, it's definitely a big thing. We are always trying to facilitate interaction. Asking questions is big. We'll put things on Instagram with our fashion buyers where we'll have maybe two pairs of jeans for the winter, and we'll ask our followers which one should our buyer order. And we'll literally let the people on instagram decide. We'll tally up the votes. And it's cool because people feel like they're involved, and they are to a pretty big extent. Any kind of contest also really, really promotes engagement.
Do you have a personal blog?
Lets see, I have a Tumblr blog for my puppy named Pickles. It's basically just a lot of little pictures of Pickles. Personally, though, I do not blog.
Do you find it difficult to separate your personal social media from work?
Yes, that's actually a really good question. I've spoken about this with other people in marketing at Macy's. Sometimes you get so involved in a project you're working on—for instance this Fall we have a Nicole Richie collection exclusively at Macy's that we launched. We had some great videos on Youtube that were housed on MBlog, and I had been working so closely on these videos and on this project that when they came out, I was Tweeting them and putting them on Facebook, on my personal pages. At the end of the campaign I remember looking at my Facebook page and saying that it looks like a Macy's ad. I had to remind myself to tone it down a bit. I know I'm excited about the messaging we have, but my friends from high school are not so excited about it.
Do you have any pointers for other alumni who might be interested in starting a blog for their company or employer?
My first advice would be to do it. It's definitely a great idea. A lot of blogs are skyrocketing right now, its sort of like the new model, at least in fashion they are. Some of them just have amazing followings. So if it's something you're really thinking about, I would say do it. I would say it's also important to define your voice before you start blogging away. From blog number one to blog number five-hundred, that tone of voice has to be consistent, and you need to know what kind of messaging you're trying to relay across the board. You don't want to be a party girl one day and then be a serious executive the next. You need to have the same tone of voice consistently.
Do you have anything else you'd like to ad about what you do for Macy's or about your time at NYU?
I really loved NYU. One thing about NYU that I remember was, I was finishing my Master's part-time while I was also a fashion editor, and I remember thinking, "oh I'll never be able to finish this," but the school was very accommodating to the fact that I had a full-time job. I wasn't able to leave the office until six or seven, and then had to go make it to an evening class, and I just remember NYU being so wonderful about that. If anyone is interested in getting another degree at NYU while still working, I would definitely encourage it.
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For the healthcare domain, the time is right for a paradigm shift towards technology adoption. To begin with, let's have a look at the technology that is currently ruling the entire business landscape- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subset Machine Learning. As technology evolves, it will boost the healthcare sector multifold.
AI working in the back end can integrate the entire supply chain of medicine. From manufacturers to the end consumer, the whole supply chain process can be monitored with ease which will further provide authenticity regarding the entire process.
AI-driven applications are dynamic enough to replace physical visits to the chemist. By keeping a record of what an individual's health condition is each time they order medicine online, AI makes healthcare personalized, accessible and affordable. What's more? These customized applications also set reminders like medicine intake, search for medicines and allied products.
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AI can also help in diagnosing diseases especially with the help of ML. As technology applies logic to the diagnosis, they assist practitioners in facilitating faster and more accurate diagnosis. AI-powered platforms are also used to create a nexus amid the patients and doctors. ML algorithms help in detecting the symptoms and roll out the probabilities of contacting particular diseases; alerts in advance allows patients to save a lot of unnecessary expenditure. AI can also assist in providing customized diet plans to bridge the gap between medication and health counseling needs.
This interplay of technology and healthcare has made many wearable devices to gain popularity. For instance, Smartwatch, activity trackers and fitness bands are in demand now. These wearables facilitate the seamless and real-time collection of medical data like heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, and sleep, bot for medical reasons and personal fitness goals as well.
However, like every story has two sides, the same approach applies here also. While technology is advancing at a rapid pace, loopholes like cyber attacks top the list, and this is where patients tend to lose their trust. Therefore if people do not advance towards technology, technology must be taken to them and they must be assured a secure environment.
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Canadian Perspectives on International Development
In 2015, the Inter-Council Network (ICN) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) co-launched the poll results report Canadian Perspectives on International Development. The report, launched on April 23rd, 2015, is based on a public opinion poll undertaken in February 2015 by the ICN and EWB in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It builds on similar polls conducted in Canada, such as the ICN 2012 Canadian Engagement in Global Poverty Issues, and those conducted in other G7 countries through The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Narrative Project. The Report is one of many ways in which the ICN is working to increase Canada's awareness and support for international cooperation and active global citizenship.
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Cats are known for certain behaviors: always sitting on whatever you're working on, hiding when it's time to go to the vet, and the infamous cat-righting reflex that enables them to land on their feet. Is your car secretly a cat? Send it over a ramp, and find out.
We here at Jalopnik are intimately familiar with the fact that rednecks invent the best motorsports, and this delightful ramp competition is one more example of why. This was part of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway's Car Wars event, where destruction is the name of the game.
There are beaters. There's a ramp. You can jump your beater, pop onto two wheels, or send yourself end over end. The best reaction from the audience wins.
Which car lands on its wheels? The cat cars. The cars that are secretly cats. I'm on to you, cats! Stop scratching up the couch while you're at it. It's a bad look.


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GO Diving Competition
GO Diving Competition
After the immense success of the inaugural GO Diving Show in February this year, the dates have been announced for 2020 – 21-23 February. Get them marked in your diary now, as GO Diving Show 2020 at the Ricoh Arena promises to be the perfect kickstart to the new diving season.
The dive show will be split across three days, the Friday being trade-only, and two consumer days over the weekend. The trade day will feature break-out rooms for seminars, member forums, etc, and there will be presentations on how to develop and improve your online presence for your dive centre/school, utilise social media more effectively, and so on. As before, there is plenty on offer over the weekend for both existing divers and those looking to get into our exciting sport.
First-timers can take their inaugural fin-steps into the underwater world in a gigantic 100 sq m trydive pool, while without even getting wet, you can sample shark dives, seal dives, wreck dives and cave dives through the magic of Virtual Reality. After being such a hit last year, there's even an actual cave system for you to explore!
Existing divers are also well catered for at GO Diving, with dedicated sections focusing on the disciplines of Underwater Photography and Technical Diving. Think your trim is up to scratch? Got your S-drills nailed? Navigation in the bag? Come and showcase your abilities at our interactive sessions. Want to try something new? Sign up for a sidemount trydive, or a dive on a closed-circuit rebreather. There's even an area for The Next Generation of divers, all those keen kids and talented teens already attracted to the underwater realm.
New divers or veterans alike will be inspired and entertained by our bountiful line-up of speakers. Come listen to BBC stars Steve Backshall, Andy Torbet, Miranda Krestovnikoff and Monty Halls, from Beyond Bionic, Deadly 60, The One Show, Undiscovered Worlds, Operation Iceberg, Great Escapes and Wreck Detectives, discussing how they got into diving, what they love about exploring beneath the surface, and hear about some of their underwater adventures.
Now here is your chance to bag yourself and a buddy the ultimate prize, to go to the ultimate dive show with our GO Diving Competition. You get weekend tickets, travel and accommodation, a meet and greet with Steve Backshall and £500 spending money to get all the diving goodies you want. We also have 25 pairs of tickets per day for the runners up.
The Main Stage (sponsored by Aqaba Tourism) – hosted by BBC presenters Andy Torbet and Miranda Krestovnikoff, this will cover everything from all aspects of the world of diving. They will be joined by Steve Backshall, Monty Halls and award-winning underwater photographer Alex Mustard MBE, who will also be unveiling the winners of the prestigious Underwater Photographer of the Year 2020 competition on the Saturday afternoon.
The Inspiration Stage – stories to lift your spirits, and drive you on to greater heights in diving, whether that is simply getting your entry-level certification, climbing on to the first rungs of the professional ladder, or some other aspect of diving. Be inspired! Speakers already signed up include PADI Course Director, technical diver and photographer/videographer Luke Inman, technical diver Gemma Smith, and acclaimed UW photographer and conservationist Jorge Hauser. Watch this space for more speakers!
The Tech Stage– awe-inspiring tales from some of the biggest names in the world of technical diving, including Phil Short, Garry Dallas, Mark Powell, Tim Clements, Aron Arngrimsson, Ian France and John Kendall. More speakers TBC!
The Underwater Photography Stage (sponsored by Scuba Travel) – Covering all aspects of underwater photography, this boasts a veritable who's who of top-class 'snappers', including Jason Brown, Stuart Philpott, Martyn Guess, Mario Vitalini, Saeed Rashid, Paul Duxfield, Bryan Stanislas and David Diley. More speakers TBC!


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All deaths are deeply experienced. I pause to recall those who have passed away in 2014, with respect for them, their families, and for all they shared and created. These individuals are noted here in my annual goodbye and celebration of their lives.
Twenty-fourteen was a year many of us lost several loved ones. I honor them all, whether mentioned here or not.
They are listed chronologically, by date of death.
Bigfoot enthusiast named Mark "Verg" Vergeront, in his 50s, died from heart failure on March 18, 2014. Verg, as he was known to many of his friends, students, and others, online, lived for his entire life in Riverside, California. (For more, please see here.)
Laughery worked with Wes Sumerlin (1921-1999), Vance Orchard (1917-2006), Paul Freeman (1943-2003), and Grover Krantz (1931-2002), in the Blue Mountains of Washington. Bigfoot of the Blues' Vance Orchard mentioned Laughery as one of the people with whom he searched for Bigfoot. On August 4, 1995, Laughery and Sumerlin saw two Bigfoot about seven miles off Mill Creek Road, down from Biscuit Ridge, near Black Snake Ridge, Walla Walla, Washington. (For more, please see here.)


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Are you ready to take care of you in 2018?
What steps have you taken to make sure that you start 2018 off strong?
Starting off a New Year is usually greeted with New Years Resolutions being made, but for those of you who know me, you know that I no longer believe that creating a New Year Resolution is not the best way to achieve better health and wellness.
Having values, beliefs and support, coupled with creating goals and developing a plan is the best way to take care of yourself. Some people are able to do this well on their own, whereas others need the help and support of those they know, like and trust to help them.
So what are your plans?
What types of things do you do to take care of you? Here are just a few suggestions that I think can help you start this New Year off well and not only make 2018 amazing, but every year.
1. Eat well the majority of the time. If you're someone who can do that on your own than all the power to you. I find the best way to achieve this is with a plan. Create your weekly menu based on your schedule, then write your list and hit the grocery store. If you need a little help, I would love to help. You can email me directly or check out my Balanced Bloom Healthy Lifestyle Series programs online.
2. Keep Moving. Plan it into your daily schedule to move most days of the week. I recommend 5 days for at least 30 mins each session. A good balance of weight-training, cardio and flexibility will help keep you limber and young. My favourite way to move is of course Yoga, and I love doing a home practice. Check out Yoga with Adriene for great free online yoga.
3. Take Care of your body. Moving is a great way to maintain health and wellness, but what if your body isn't co-operating. "No pain, no gain" is not a phrase that I use with my clients. "Listen to your Body" is what you'll hear me say, and sometimes it is saying you need to see a professional for those aches and pains that may be out of the normal post-workout soreness. If you're living in the Burlington area, check out my new friend's Pillars of Wellness, they offer a number of great services: Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Yoga and Meditation.
4. Be Mindful. Whether you practice mindfulness or meditation regularly or not, one sure fire way to stay young and healthy is to challenge and rest your mind. My good friend Steph Vandeven aka "The Mindful Mama" would love to help you and your family achieve a stress-free, peaceful and calm environment. So check out her website and connect with her to help support your mindful journey.
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Your journey in 2018 and beyond can be anything you want it to be, and hopefully these four tips can help you look and feel your best.
Happy 2018!
Jessilyn xx
P.S. Here are a few other great options to take care of you:
- Enjoy Organic Juicing. You can pick it up in Burlington, or order online from my friend Naiomi Gardner, owner of Bodhi Bar
- Check out DoTerra Oils with my friend Rebecca Bergey-Schnurr of CalmBalanceLife.ca


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Tim Bray has just joined Sun (congratulations, Sun). One of the interesting snippets in the middle of the article was:
In fact I personally believe that Java's share of enterprise software will decline, but not in favor of anything from Redmond. I think that dynamic languages (Python and friends), particularly in conjunction with Test-Driven Development, are looking more like winners all the time. They generally are cheaper to program in, run just as fast, and have fewer bugs; what's not to like?
I wonder if Tim's in a position to help Sun see that the drive to make J2EE heavier and heavier will ultimately hurt them? There's a definite groundswell out there of folks pushing back against the monster that is modern enterprise development (just look at the spread of the Groovy meme, and things like Spring). Will companies like Sun and BEA listen, or will they simply become less relevant? I'm hoping that Sun at least listens, but I'm not holding my breath: they've got an awful lot invested in the J2EE, and seem to think that the only way to move into the future is to add even more features.
The best thing that they could do for themselves and for the development community would be to scrap at least half of J2EE, and move back to a more lightweight, declarative style of applications development. Perhaps the 1.5 metadata stuff is a Trojan horse to let them do that, but I suspect not.
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Just added morning of August 3 (HOW can it be August already?!)
Here is a link to my friend Dean's impressions of Tomatopalooza - including some great pictures (Sue and I vote the pic of Dean's daughter with the tomato balloons as best of show!)
I've discussed the various miracles in tomato supplies and superb organization and support. So let's get down to it and discuss the true stars of the show - the tomatoes!
I am going to refer to Brian's lovely, labeled pictures to jog my memory of what I tasted. But first....at a general level, we had lots of reds and pinks, a pretty good supply of "blacks" (the unusual purple or brown tomatoes), yellows, oranges and bicolors. For whatever reason, we were really short on white and green fruited varieties. Though a much smaller representation than the past few years, the Dwarf tomato project table was an interesting place to taste and hang around, and showed once again the promise that the project holds.
So, on to what I tasted and what I thought about it (and I am pretty ruthless when tasting tomatoes!). Alphabetically (again, following Brian's pics):
Aussie - bland - 5/10
Banksia Queen F4 - a pleasant surprise - 7.5
Beefywine - not bad, a bit crunchy - underripe? - 6
Beryl Beauty F6 - nice, I've had better, though - 7
Blazing Beauty F4 - very nice, Tim! - promising - 7.5 (not quite as orange as what the F3 showed, still segregating)
Bloody Butcher - YUCK! a spitter....1
Brandywine OTV - one of the best of the day - superb - 8
Brandywine Sudduth - superb - 8.5 (always one of my favorites)
Chapman - dry, crunchy - underripe? - 4
Cherokee Green - I love that tomato - 8
Cuostralee - the pink one from Heirloom Seeds - nothing there! - 4
Dr Carolyn's Pink - had a musky, cooked flavor - 5
Druzba - bland - 5.5
Eva Purple Ball - average to pleasant - 6
German Johnson - typical - mild, sweet, a bit lacking - 6.5
Granny Cantrell - pretty good - a bit too mild - 6.5
Green Doctors - better than Green Grape, but still....5.5
Green Grape - just don't like it very much - 5
KBX - a really nice tomato - balanced, flavorful - 7.5
Kelly Green - one of the better advanced dwarfs - 7.5
Little Lucky - tasty, a bit hollow - I've had better - 6.5
Mortgage Lifter Pale Leaf - mild and sweet - 7
Mr. Snow - one of the best of the tasting - great dwarf! - 8
Nepal -interesting! Fruit I brought - superb - 8; fruit others brought - watery, bland - 5. A lesson here.
Perth Pride - another best in tasting - bright, tart, complex - 7.5
Plentiful F2 - great competitor to Tasmanian chocolate- tasty! - 7.5
Porky F3 - a bit dry, mealy, bland - nice size purple heart for a dwarf - 5.5
Purple Haze - intense, but a bit of a cooked flavor - 6.5
Purple Haze X P20 - weird! more fruit (berry) like - 4 (nearly a spitter!)
Red Brandywine - again, interesting - one sample bland, 5; another sample (different source) balanced and flavorful, 7
Rosella Crimson - two different fruit - 6 and 7 (one overripe, one underripe?)
Rosella Purple - very nice, and it can even be better - 7.5
Rosy indeterminate - pretty nice - 6.5
Rosy, orange fruit - very nice, great potential - 7.5
Rosy pink - two different fruit, similar flavors - fair - 6
Rosy purple fruit - very nice! - 7
Sarandipity - two fruit (two plants) - both average in flavor - 5.5
Snowy F2 from red - four different fruits - none of them stood out, one was awful - ranked from 2 to 6
Summertime Green - a bit overripe, can show much better - 6
Sunny F2 - three different fruit, I liked the orange one best - 5-6 range for all three
Sungold - interesting! Tasted from two different bowls. One was the real deal - 9! - the other must have been from saved seed - good but lacked the punch - 6.5
Sweet Sue - my F6 plant isn't the choice selection - good but not great - 6.5
Tasmanian Chocolate - I really liked it, best I've tasted - 7.5
Variegated - average tomato flavor - 6
Wild Fred - flavor just wasn't there in this selection - 6
Williams Striped- one of the better bicolors I've tasted - 7
Winsall - nice pink tomato, well balanced - 7.5
Witty - not as good as what I tasted at Lee's - 6
Yellow Brandywine - outstanding tomato - 8
So as I look through this list, somehow I managed to taste 60 varieties - and was ready to start eating tomatoes again the very next day!
Best tomatoes I tasted - Perth Pride, Dwarf Mr. Snow, Banksia Queen, Brandywine OTV, Brandywine Sudduth, Yellow Brandywine, Sungold, Cherokee Green (8 varieties stood out for me)
Worst tomatoes I tasted - Snowy from Red hybrid, white cherry; Purple Haze X P20; Bloody Butcher, Aussie, Chapman, imposter Nepal, imposter Red Brandywine. (7 varieties scraped the bottom).
OK, blog readers who attended Tomatopalooza - send me your lists to post!


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FEMA Recovery Center Is Apparently Open
Although no announcement has been made locally to let residents know, signs were posted on the PAC building at
Ava High School Wednesday saying a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open there today and will be open through next Tuesday, June 27. Our advice to anyone having flood damage during the qualifying storms of April and May is to go by and talk to the folks. The PAC is located on North Jefferson Street, just north of the Ava High School gym. Previous articles released to the Herald have explained what information is needed when requesting assistance.


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Backup (Parback)
Back-up rings are used to prevent O-rings and lip seals from extruding into the sealing gap when subjected to high pressures. 1,500 PSI is a reasonable place to start your test. Darcoid Nor-Cal Seal has Back-up rings made from 90 durometer rubber, PTFE and plastic to keep to O-ring from extruding into the clearance gap causing seal failure.
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In double acting seal assemblies, a Parbak is required on both sides of the O-ring. It is cheap insurance to use two Parbaks even in single acting installations. At assembly, it is too easy to place a single Parbak on the wrong side of the O-ring. By specifying one on each side of the O-ring, there will be one on the low-pressure side, where it is needed, and the extra Parbak does no harm. Parbaks are quick and easy to assemble, minimizing assembly costs, and they cannot fall out of the O-ring groove. Besides their advantages as anti-extrusion devices, Parbak rings help trap lubricant, preserving the O-ring and reducing friction. The standard sizes are listed in the Table
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Hard rubber back-up rings combine most of the best features of both leather and PTFE anti-extrusion devices. Although no industrial or military standards have been issued for rubber back-up rings, they have been in use for a number of years. These are special devices designed to satisfy a specific problem. Parbaks in Parker Seal Group's standard nitrile compound, N1444-90, are generally usable through a temperature range of -40°C to 121°C (-40° to 250°F). Hardening of this material due to high or low temperatures often improves performance as a back-up ring.


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