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Kansas City Bar Guide for Every Age Group
Tom's Town Distilling Co.
This Crossroads distillery-meets-lounge is everything a 20-something could want: Founders David Epstein and Steve Revare pulled inspiration from Kansas City's rich history, naming their joint after Tom Pendergast, the political boss who personally saw to it that his hometown did not experience any dry years during Prohibition.
Tom's Town is fittingly decked out in 20s-era decor, with furniture upholstered in absinthe-green velvet and coffee-colored leather — the perfect place, in other words, to enjoy a cocktail featuring Tom's Town's own line of craft spirits: McElroy's Corruption Gin, Eli's Strongarm Vodka and Pendergast's Royal Gold Bourbon.
The drink list features Prohibition classics that every burgeoning cocktail enthusiast should be familiar with, and they're all priced between $9-12.
1701 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., toms-town.com
Wine: Ça Va
That moment in your 20s when you graduate from Two-Buck Chuck to the $15 bottle is a proud one. The good people at Ça Va understand that. In fact, they will be happy to share their deep expertise on the subject – and you can tap into your inner Francophile and dream about the day when you'll be popping Moet in Paris.
4149 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo., cavakc.com
Beer: HopCat
Sure, that six-pack of Bud Light was good enough when your older brother was your main supplier, but it's not too long after your 21st birthday that you start wanting a little more diversity when it comes to your beer. Enter HopCat: This Westport tavern features 100 rotating taps — 30 of them local — so that you're never bored.
401 Westport Road, Kansas City, Mo., hopcat.com
The Monarch Bar
The Monarch on Country Club Plaza opened in August, and everything about it suggests that it's a bar for grown-ups — from the glistening white marble bar to the delicate crystal butterfly chandelier to the expansive list of 35 signature cocktails (and 15 more craft classics) that are inspired by the flavors found on the migration pattern of a monarch butterfly.
For those extra-chic 30-somethings with a burning desire to celebrate successfully making it to adulthood, there's the Monarch Parlour — a reservation-only 15-seat room with its own cocktail menu featuring exclusive and rare spirits.
4808 Roanoke Pkwy., Kansas City, Mo., themonarchbar.com
Wine: Amigoni Urban Winery
For the savvy 30-something, Amigoni Urban Winery offers something the standard wine bar generally doesn't: local Missouri wines. The Amigoni family has been growing vinifera varietals on Missouri soil since 1995, so if you're ready to learn a thing or two about just how worthy of your time local wine can be, head down to their West Bottoms tasting room. Bonus: The winery is frequently rented out for wedding receptions and other gatherings, so it's worth investigating.
1505 Genessee St., Kansas City, Mo., amigoni.com
Beer: Boulevard Beer Hall
Boulevard Beer Hall is the perfect place for the 30-something beer aficionado because the daily tours make for good, wholesome family fun. You can swing through with the kids at 10 a.m. on a Saturday, feed them some pretzel bites and enjoy Boulevard's seasonal offerings without committing to a whole case at the liquor store.
2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City. Mo., boulevard.com
This Union Station mainstay has enjoyed a hearty reputation as one of Kansas City's most beloved seafood and steak houses since it opened in 1996. Fittingly, it takes its name from the railroad baron John Pierpont Morgan, and the architectural design of the space echoes the original features the building had when it first opening in 1914 (when Pierpont's was originally a ladies-only waiting room). There's a lot of history in those walls, and you can enjoy a busy scene as you lean against the bar, sipping your Manhattan…KS — an upgrade on the classic featuring a fig balsamic syrup — with all the class and restraint a couple decades' worth of imbibing has instilled in you.
30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo., pierponts.com
Wine: Tannin Wine Bar
At a certain point, you may find yourself selecting a restaurant based not on its food menu, but on its wine list. In that case, we recommend Tannin Wine Bar in the Crossroads. Wine director Barry Tunnel meticulously selects the vintages on his comprehensive binder, so no matter who you're with or what you like, you can confidently select a bottle that suits your preferences — down to the year and the region.
1526 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo., tanninwinebar.com
Beer: Brewery Emperial
By the time you're in your 40s, you don't need a billion taps to choose from. All you need is, say, one good pilsner. For that — and also for a very good amber ale, milk stout and IPA — there's Brewery Emperial, a Crossroads microbrewery guided by Keith Thompson, the former lead brewer at McCoy's. Chef Ted Habiger of Room 39 is a co-owner, so make sure you take advantage of the food menu, too.
1829 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., breweryemperial.com
Swordfish Tom's
With age comes wisdom. When it comes to a bar, you want a nice place where you can order an unfussy, delicious cocktail and have an unhurried good time. That's exactly the kind of evening that Jill Cockson had in mind when she dreamed up Swordfish Tom's, a sub-street-level, speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar in the Crossroads.
Cockson's vision for her 30-seat bar was to create a space that emphasized old-fashioned conversation and connection: Phone usage is politely banned, "inside voices" are encouraged and the music is kept at a level that no one could call distracting. There is one bartender — usually Cockson herself -— and her list features cocktails both new and old, but guests are also encouraged to ask for a favorite drink even if it's not on the menu.
210 W. 19th Terrace, Kansas City, Mo., www.loc8nearme.com/
Wine: JJ's Wine Bar
JJ's Wine Bar on the Country Club Plaza specializes in the kind of wine that takes decades to learn to how to appreciate. If you've developed a palate for the finest Cabernets, big-hearted Barolos or sophisticated Gewürztraminers, this place will feel like home to you.
900 W. 48th Pl., Kansas City, Mo., jjsrestaurantkc.com
Beer: Martin City Brewing & Taproom
Forget about all the trendy beers, you just need it to be cold and poured into a clean glass from someone who doesn't feel the need to tell you about the exact hops it was brewed with. Martin City Brewing & Taproom offers just this experience, where you can get a full education on the Martin City beers — or you can just sit quietly and enjoy your Pinkies Up, a Berliner Weisse-style sour beer, in peace.
500 E. 135th St., Kansas City, Mo., martincitybrewingcompany.com


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As planned already, Samsung today released an update for Android 8.0 Oreo for its tablet high-end Galaxy Tab S3. As you can expect, this new update is available for download currently through the air note that it says upgrade the structure of the operating system in the tablet to version T820XXU1BRE2.
This update is currently available for download in the UK but supposed to arrive for your Galaxy Tab S3 in more areas around the world in the coming days and weeks. It should be noted that this update not only upgrade the operating system to Android 8.0 Oreo, but it also brings with it an interface Samsung Experience 9.0, security reforms for the month of April.
As we have mentioned, this update may take some time before it gets to your tablet, but in case if you can't wait and looking forward to get it in the near future, you can check the availability of this update for your device manually by going to Settings app " Settings " and go after that to the option of about device " About Device", and after that to the option system updates " System Updates ".
Of course, you can download this update using Internet data to laptops or using a WiFi network although we always recommend using a WiFi network when it comes to download updates because it sings about the depletion of Internet Data your mobile. Of course, don't forget to make a backup of the contents of your device to avoid losing your files and your data in case things go wrong during the update installation.
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- AIB Award for High Commendation for Commercial Construction $1m-$10m - 2015
CAM Centre of Advanced MicroscopyThe Centre of Advanced Microscopy project is a single storey refurbishment of the existing John Curtin School of Medical Research Workshops (JCSMR) area at ANU, including a mix of offices, high specification scanning and transmission electron microscope laboratories and a CT scanning and 3D printing suite.
A priority planning and design issue in the project was the need to respond to high specification vibration and electro-magnetic radiation isolation requirements between the microscope laboratories and the surrounding functions of the Centre of Advanced Microscopy and the JCSMR.
This planning included specialist consultant testing of ambient vibration and EMR levels and verification testing at completion. The resulting designs included fully isolated 500mm thick ground slabs to all microscope rooms, services routes re-routed around sensitive areas, mechanical shielding of electrical mains / submains, flexible isolation connections to fire services and hydraulics pipework and nylon fixings isolating ductwork.
The CAM project was delivered under the Managing Contractor delivery model and was able to incorporate two stages of increased scope which led to the staging of the works and maintained originally scheduled completion dates. The works were managed closely with the JCSMR staff to ensure the daily operational requirements of the adjacent operating research, animal and technical services areas were not disrupted.
The CAM facility benefits the ANU by co-locating two microscopy functions in the bioscience and medical research disciplines into the same building and bringing in the related discipline of nano-technology closer with its CT scanning and 3D printing technologies. This has led to greater collaboration opportunities and operational efficiency. The CAM facility has been designed and constructed to a high standard enabling the use of more sensitive equipment and upgrades of both scanning and transmission electron microscopes. The Electromagnetic Radiation screening and isolation of services in conjunction with the vibration damping structural elements in the building infrastructure enable greater sensitivities to be achieved now and room for upgrades into the future. CAM incorporates rooms and AV technology to facilitate interactive educational visits for groups of students, right where the action is.


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The big skeleton key
This is how wonderful the gospel of Jesus is. It's the skeleton key for all of humanity.Amen.
Medicine doesn't work this way. You don't treat spina bifida with drugs for leukemia. (At least, I don't think you do.) You don't give a decongestant to a kid with athlete's foot. For every condition, there is a specific treatment. Different symptoms, different fixes.
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CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - Benchmark Treasury notes drifted near unchanged levels Wednesday, with sharply higher yields drawing some investors but most participants unwilling to stick out their necks ahead of key U.S. data coming Thursday and Friday.
Traders in general categorized Wednesday's trading as a breather from the summer rout that has taken benchmark yields to 13-month highs. Thursday brings key data on jobless claims and factory orders, while Friday's highlight is the closely watched monthly jobs report.
A Federal Reserve report offering anecdotal evidence that the U.S. economy improved during the summer months had little immediate impact on the bond market.
Helping support the middle to short end of the yield curve, however, were remarks from regional Fed official Robert Parry, who reiterated expectations for Fed interest rates to hold at low levels.
A benchmark 10-year Treasury closed unchanged, yielding $TNX 4.60 percent. A close at this level is the highest in a year, although the yield has traipsed north of this mark in previous intraday dealings.
A 2-year note rose 2/32 at 99 31/32, yielding 2.02 percent vs. 2.04 percent Tuesday. A 30-year bond fell 9/32 at 100 11/32, yielding 5.36 percent vs. 5.34 percent. A 5-year note was up 2/32 at 98 14/32, yielding 3.60 percent vs. 3.61 percent.
The Fed's Beige Book survey found that 10 districts, all except Dallas and Richmond, reported higher manufacturing activity after prolonged weakness in the factory sector. The Fed said that "retail sales improved at least modestly in July and August" in most districts.
This Beige Book survey will be used to set the discussion for the next interest-rate panel meeting, scheduled for Sept. 16. Get the full story.
The yield rise in the 10-year note Tuesday, 14 basis points, was the biggest one-day move in more than a month. A basis point equals 0.01 percentage points. Yields rise on a fixed investment when the price of that security falls.
The yield moved above 4.6 percent in mid-August for the first time since July 2002 and has since drifted just below that level.
The Treasury market's tumble paused Wednesday as rising yields lured some investors.
The "market [is] pretty jittery, with tomorrow's claims and productivity numbers looming and the mother of all economic data releases -- the jobs report -- due Friday," analysts at Briefing.com said in a research note. "This morning's early bounce notwithstanding, selling into the strength still seems to be the pervasive, prudent, longer-term strategy here."
The Federal Reserve has pledged to hold interest rates at decades-low levels for as long as is necessary to buffer the recovery but the bond market isn't entirely convinced the central bank will stand pat for much longer. Short-term futures contracts are priced for a quarter point Fed rate increase in the first quarter.
San Francisco Fed President Robert Parry said Wednesday he believes interest rates can remain low for some time.
"There seems to be a 'disconnect' between my own take on this and what the financial markets seem to be signaling," Parry said during a conference call with economists.
Parry said he sees the U.S. economy picking up steam, but suggested that risks to the recovery remain. Lack of job growth could force both consumers and businesses to pull back, he said. See related story.
And although few signs of recovery-stifling inflation have yet to appear, factors like higher energy costs and other commodity price gains are among the factors unnerving the bond market.
Its steepening yield curve -- where long-term yields rise faster than short yields -- is a reflection of at least some inflation risk being priced into the market.
Most economists think the economy is growing at a 4 percent clip or better in the current quarter and some have ventured to suggest growth will top 5 percent by yearend.
Recent stock market gains are also stoking expectations for a U.S. recovery.
A technology-led stock market charge Wednesday put the Nasdaq at a fresh 17-month high. The broad S&P 500 index was the latest of the major U.S. averages to break out to a new one-year high, swelling to levels not seen in about 15 months. The Dow is also at a 15-month peak. See Market Snapshot.
The dollar was mixed, rising to multimonth euro highs while holding near the more than three-month yen lows hit in the previous session. See Currencies.
Meanwhile, spending on U.S. construction projects rose about 0.2 percent in July to the highest level since January, the Commerce Department said. Get the full story and see Economic Calendar and Forecasts.
In other economic news, the index of mortgage loan activity compiled by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America declined for a fourth consecutive week.
On an adjusted basis, the MBA's composite index of mortgage loan applications, including refinancing, dropped 1.6 percent to a reading of 628.7 for the week ended Aug. 29. But the seasonally adjusted refinance index decreased by 8.6 percent to the 1981.5 level, its ninth drop in a row.
The average fixed 30-year mortgage rate rose on a week-to-week basis to 6.25 percent from 6.22 percent, according to the MBA's survey of mortgage bankers, commercial banks and thrifts.
And, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi/UBS said its sales index compiled for chain stores rose 0.1 percent in the week ended Aug. 30, reflecting in part seasonal trends. On a year-over-year basis, chain-store sales were 4.0 percent higher than in the final week of August 2002.


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Why did you eat that last meal?
Hunger, boredom, routine?
I'll bet your response is often linked to one of the above.
But since I met my wife (and made my own first tentative ventures into the kitchen) another answer has occurred to me.
I eat to travel somewhere else, or to be someone else, somewhere else. Most often I find myself opting for Italian, because cucina povera is one of our favourite cuisines and we love being in that country.
The sunshine of recent weeks in Ireland reminds me of visits we made to Italy last year. But the sun, even chased with Chianti, is not enough to transport me back there.
Enter cooking. A way to return, even for us infrequent fryers.
I figured the only way to get us to Italy while remaining in Dublin was to produce a meal as Italian as I could manage. Simple would help too.
One question then – what dish?
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Chicken liver has been a poor man's food for as long as poor men have eaten. Even in overpriced Ireland half a kilogram of livers will only cost you about €3.
One of my favourite chefs, Antonio Carluccio, has a recipe from the Piedmont region of northern Italy which, executed correctly, will put you in the foothills of the Alps in 30 minutes.
The dish is tajarin con fegatini, thin pasta ribbons in a chicken liver sauce, popular in the town of Alba. The specifics are here.
As a kitchen novice I seek out dishes that combine a maximum of authentic taste with a minimum of technical ability.
Luckily it doesn't take a great degree of culinary skill to make tajarin, which are tagliolini – a variation on tagliatelle.
After making the pasta it's simply a matter of getting down and dirty with the chicken livers. I've read that people are put off by the slimy texture and, er, unique, aroma of the offal.
My only problem with these organs is that they're so small (or my technique's so unrefined) that cleaning can reduce them to mush. Last weekend's batch came from some mighty birds, though, and held their consistency nicely.
They cook in 4 minutes, in a pan with butter-browned onions and – another Italian taste ticket – porcini mushrooms. Add tomato puree and 50ml (a shot, for those who prefer to drink it) of Marsala. The latter balances out the nasal earthiness of the liver.
A couple of teaspoons of truffle oil finishes the sauce, which is mixed with the tajarin and garnished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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The aroma hits you first. Chicken liver, porcini, truffle. Then the taste, earthy, mineral, moist. We had left our Dublin dinner-table and were sitting down to eat, halfway across Europe, in a hillside courtyard in Alba.
It was proof that food is the quickest, more authentic way to travel, if don't want to leave your apartment. Check it out.
The wine was a Sangiovese though. You can't get every local detail right. We'll just have to go there for that.


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Carmarthen West's Assembly Member and Member of Parliament Angela Burns and Simon Hart, joined Welsh Conservative Assembly Group leader, Paul Davies and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP at the opening of S4C's new headquarters in Carmarthen on Thursday.
The relocation by the world's only exclusive Welsh language broadcaster was made possible by funding secured from both the Welsh and UK governments, including a £10 million relocation loan from the UK government.
The move will create 800 jobs and provide a £11 million boost to the west Wales economy.
Commenting after the opening Angela Burns said
"I am pleased to see this project finally come to fruition. It has been a long time in the planning and goes to show how, by two governments working together, results such as this great building can be achieved.
"I am delighted that the Secretary of State has joined us today and it reinforces the value that Conservatives place on the Welsh Language. It was A Conservative Government in the 1980's who set up S4C and it is a Conservative Government working with the Welsh Government who have helped to create a facility fit to face the fast changing media and broadcast world of the 21st Century.
"My colleagues and I place a great importance on promoting the culture of Wales and by helping to make this relocation to Carmarthen possible we hope that S4C will continue to increase and promote the Welsh language across all four corners of Wales and beyond".
Picture Attached : Paul Davies AM, Angela Burns AM, Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP, Simon Hart MP.


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Butterfly Primorac Carbon - Chinese Penhold
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• The Primorac Carbon chinese penhold blade features a combination of Carbon Fiber and Cypress layers perfect for power play.
Style: Quick Attack
Head Size: 161x150mm
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Reviews of Butterfly Primorac Carbon - Chinese Penhold (55)
9.5/10 for OFF style. FH/BH: Yasaka Rakza 7, 2mm, 46g (0.225g/cm^2), 47.5 degrees (ESN), 37.5 degrees (Shore A). Blade: Butterfly Primorac Carbon, 88g, 157mm x 150mm x 6.9mm (Width x Height x Thickness). Plies: 5 (3 Wood + 2 Composite): Hinoki - Tamca - Kiri - Tamca - Hinoki.
This is my main blade, I use Nittaku Fastarc G-1 for FH and Donic Baracuda Bigslam for BH. The consistency between speed and control is very good, not recommended for beginners. Overall is good blade
Ratings for 88g. One of the fastest blades out there. The speed is unbelievable with something like mx-p, hard to see the ball. Very stiff, but some softness from outer hinoki ply.
more controllable than sardius. Rakza 7 forehand and donic bluestorm backhand. Can do loops and is fast.
Plies: 5 (3 Wood + 2 Composite)
- 2 * Hinoki 1.2mm
- 2 * Tamca 0.25mm
- Kiri 4mm
Width: 157mm
Height: 150mm
Thickness: 6.9mm
Weight: 88g
Speed: 9.4
Dwell/Spin: 8.6
Control: 8.4
Stiffness: 10
Hardness: 2.6
Value: 7.5
Overall: 9.1
A dependable blade. Can mix with different rubbers. Works well with soft to medium rubbers. Very good quality, worth a investment.
A little control, but a beast who is hard to tame. I don't recommend this blade. Too fast and constant overmiss
Despite being a little hard, and having high speed, It also has some decent control, because of it's outer hinoki layers. Average dwell time, medium throw angle, It is good for hitting, placing the ball with velocity. Pair It with good spinny rubbers, train your movements, and you'll have a great racket.
Powerful blade, not for spin only for power. Put slower rubbers to tame the beast. May be not the best but for sure it is a real pleasure to play with this blade.
Great blade for offensive game, but requires the appropriate training as with all the fast blades! Control is higher in my opinion than 7.3 which is the average here. Shots are super powerful from any distance, either top spins or smashes and it's really enjoyable from big distance! You can make super fast strokes from 3+ meters away from the table and feel like a pro :) So many players used this blade all these years for a reason!
I find this blade to be very ergonomic, it really fits the average size hand well, easy to maintain your grip for hours without chiseling into the side of your finger. Now about the speed - I honestly can't say its any faster than my other cheaper OFF blades (Stiga, Donic), BUT just like my other carbon blades the drive shots are very direct, as straight as an arrow, but my observation that this is attributable to the carbon technology rather than a speed effect. I gave it 4 stars because it cost a lot and does not deliver any noticeable additional speed compared to blades costing $50, in which case it would definitely deserve full 5 stars. My advice is to prioritize carbon for your blade at a lower price and if possible feel the grip before you purchase because we are all slightly different and this is crucial to your long term satisfaction, if you know a model fits your hand well, stick with it! when looking for speed - just choose a fast rubber like Tenergy and you will be satisfied regardless of the price of your blade, and yes, I have verified this for myself.
the blade is very ergonomic, light weight, sits sweetly in the hand, the speed will not blow you over unless you put a high tension rubber on it, big mistake, otherwise I'm not terribly impressed with this blade, i don't think it should cost so much and I would not buy at this price again because after using the same various rubbers (different types, brands and technology) on much cheaper and slower rated CARBON Stiga and Donic blades, i think the rubber is the real key and not the blade. I do want to be clear that ANY carbon is WAY better, no doubt, shots are much more direct and the ball keeps a straight line until it drops, but in the end, my favorite blade is my Stiga procarbon because as cheap as it is, the sweet spot is HUGE! so yes, carbon magic is real folks
This blade is fast and made for blocking. Omega tour V on forehand and Fastarc G1 on the BH makes a splendid combination. Shorter time to react but only need to adjust on the trajectory of blade angle and all is a piece of cake. Hard and stiffer than gergerly carbon.. A formidable and must try blade.
First blade that I have used , one thing about this blade is fast and yet too fast for flicks and I have been using I for 2 years , flick shots often miss in my backhand and drive shot also inaccurate sometimes you need to do something about the angle . I recommend slow to medium speed rubbers and do not even think about placing high tension rubber or you just regret it later . Block is fine however placement shot is poor .
Very very fast. Sometimes I think I don't need too fast like this to beat my enemy. FH T05, BH T80. Top spin perfect, block fast, smash is unbeatable cause the enemy would not see the ball coming. Sometimes back spin not good. Need practice hard to control. Not recomend for beginner.
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Fourth-grade students can get a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas with their families, classmates, and friends.
The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration of the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service that provides fourth-graders with free access to explore, learn, and recreate in national parks, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, forests and more.
"Introducing fourth-grade students to America's public lands provides them with limitless opportunities to have fun, be active, improve fitness, and learn critical skills," U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said in a news release. "Visits on class trips or family vacations to the rich variety of astonishing landscapes and historic treasures located on public lands will result in unforgettable experiences and, hopefully, forge lifelong connections to the outdoors."
The bipartisan John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on March 12, 2019, authorized funding for Every Kid Outdoors for the next seven years.
To obtain the free pass, fourth-grade students visit the Every Kid Outdoors website, participate in a short educational activity, and download a voucher. The voucher is valid for multiple use between Sept. 1, 2019, and Aug. 31, 2020, to correspond to the traditional school year. The voucher may be exchanged for a keepsake pass at participating federal lands.
The voucher or pass grants free entry for fourth-graders, all children under 16 in the group and up to three accompanying adults (or an entire car for drive-in parks) to most federally managed lands and waters. The pass does not cover expanded amenity fees such as camping or boat rides.
Fourth-grade educators are also encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of educational programs and tools associated with the Every Kid Outdoors Program. Educational activities, field trip options, information and tools in English and Spanish, and the ability to print vouchers for passes for students are all available on the website.
The Every Kid Outdoors Program replaces the Every Kid in a Park Program that was established in 2015.
The program focuses on children 10 years of age — the age of most fourth graders — based on research that indicates children ages 9-11 are at a unique developmental stage in their learning where they begin to understand how the world around them works in more concrete ways and they are more receptive to engaging with nature and the environment.
By focusing on this age group year after year, the program aims to ensure every child in the United States has the opportunity to visit their federal lands and waters by the time he or she is 11 years old, thereby establishing a lifelong connection to enjoy and protect our American outdoor heritage.
Seven federal agencies participate in the program: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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User Management with myUser
myUsers is a web application from Cairn Applications that delivers a secure, flag based user management system for your web site.
With myUsers, you can deliver a user specific web experience to your customers, vendors or employees. Users gain access to content and functionality in your SSL secure log in area. A user's role is controlled by inclusion in groups that you define. Each group's role is defined by a set of flags that you create.
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Come celebrate their accomplishments and support their future growth. There will be prizes and surprises all throughout the night!
One $25 event ticket purchase includes: yummy food, one drink ticket, a chance to win fun prizes, and a fun night with amazing people!
Buy a drink at the bar and 15% of all proceeds will go towards APIE-NorCal as well!
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Jang Dong Gun and Ko So Young's Vacation House Broken Into
kpopluv, March 6, 2014, 2:18 p.m.
The holiday home of 2 actors has just been broken into this week Actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young had few valuables when a burglar broke into their newly completed holiday home, and stole 3 cameras.
The couple does not have a security guard at their holiday home, but might be considering one now. Based on a police report, the security alarm company reported that the burglar broke into the house by breaking the glass door, and stole 3 cameras.
"There were few valuables in the house except for furniture and electronic appliances, so it seems that the thief just took the cameras and fled," stated a police officer.
The couple owns a total of 8 CCTV cameras, and not one of them captured the thief's escape. The house which is part of a gated estate. Offers spectacular views of the Bukhan River and Lake Cheongpyeong.


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Guitar Lessons Nothampton
About Guitar Lessons Northampton
Welcome to Guitar Lessons Northampton. My name is Matt Wensor and I am a professional guitar tutor. I offer high-quality professional lessons to students of all ages and abilities. From complete beginners to advanced players Guitar Lessons Northampton can help you progress, develop and become the guitar player you want to be.
I work hard to build a structured course of lessons which inspire my students. Using your favourite songs and styles of music alongside technical exercises I can create lessons tailored to the individual, ensuring rapid progression for you as a student whilst having fun and learning to play your favourite music.
Here is a quick summary of my guitar lessons:
- Hugely experienced, qualified guitar teacher.
- Fully valid CRB/DBS checked.
- Prices: £25 per hour/5 lesson beginner package £100.
- Electric, Acoustic, 12 String & Classical Guitar lessons.
- Young Learners (8+) & Adults taught.
- Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Guitarists Welcome.
I am a qualified guitar teacher, having gained a BA (Hons) Popular Music Degree specialising in Music Education from the University Of Northampton, alongside a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and GCSE Music. Alongside these qualifications I have been playing guitar for 14 years and have large experience performing professionally with bands and artists, and working as a Session Guitarist in recording studios. This vast experience gives me a wealth of knowledge I am able to share with my students in individual, tailored lessons.
I would be delighted to guide you on your guitar playing journey, whether you are a beginner looking to learn basic chords or an advanced guitarist exploring improvisation and in-depth music theory simply get in touch via the contact information below to get started and book your first lesson with me today.
Email: [email protected] | Call: 03455 086739 | Request a call-back
When booking lessons with me through Guitar Lessons Northampton you can expect professional, high quality tuition from a friendly, trusting, experienced and passionate guitar teacher. I am focused on making your guitar lessons as inspiring and enjoyable as possible through combining a tried and tested course of guitar techniques, technical exercises and theory with songs of your choice from almost any style. I have experience in Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, Metal, Funk and Electronic music. This guarantees you can progress whilst learning what YOU want to learn.
Alongside learning your favourite music, I also offer tuition for guitar grades. Having taught students the RGT, Trinity and Rockschool grade syllabus I am confident I can take you through the grades learning techniques such as scales, chords, melody and harmony, modes, improvisation and many more quickly and effectively.
Young students often can feel intimidated or struggle to associate with much older teachers. However at the age of 21 I find it incredibly easy to build trust and identify with both older and younger students and engage them in both fun and educational guitar lessons.
Lesson prices:
£25: hour lesson – This includes my travel to and from your chosen location and one hours tuition.
£100: 5 lesson beginner package.
When purchasing a beginner guitar lesson package with Guitar Lessons Northampton you get the first lesson free.
Alongside myself, there is a wider community of guitar teachers based in Northamptonshire. If you would like to find a guitar teacher near you, simply enter your postcode into the national music teacher database. form and select "Guitar" as your instrument of choice.
If you are a guitar teacher based in Northampton, then come and join our fantastic teaching team. You can do so by signing up for a free profile here.
Rate Guitar Lessons Northampton:
As a professional guitar teacher I highly value my students opinions and their feedback. I used this feedback to continue to develop and improve my teaching practice. Please use the rating below to review my lessons. For longer more detailed reviews you can do them here: Matt Wensor – Student Reviews.
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Location Of Lessons:
I am a mobile guitar teacher. This means that I am able to travel and teach students guitar from the comfort of their own homes. I know many of my students have busy lives and work commitments. Being a mobile guitar teacher allows you sit back, relax and make learning the guitar a flexible and enjoyable experience.
Guitar Shops Northampton:
Many students ask me where to purchase musical equipment and accessories. Northampton has a variety of music shops catering from beginners choosing their first instrument, to high-end boutique equipment for the finest professional musicians performing regularly.
Professional Music Technology are a business specialising in giving professional musicians specialised equipment and accessories for practice and live performance. Their range of equipment includes drums, keyboards, microphones lighting and of course high-end acoustic, bass and electric guitars. PMT Northampton can be found at 86 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PD.
St Giles Music are a family run business, specialising in sheet music, affordable pianos, classical instruments, acoustic and electric guitars. They can be found at 18 St Giles' Terrace, Northampton, NN1 2BN.
BW Music School is a drum shop and music school. This business is run by some of Northampton and the UK's premier musicians, offering valuable advice and knowledge of all areas of music and musical equipment. BW Music School can be found at 73 Kettering Rd, Northampton, NN1 4AW.
Music Courses Northampton:
If you feel that you are an advanced guitarist ready to take your music education to the next level, you may be interested in some of the Higher Education courses available in Northampton. Here are two of the courses I studied on my musical journey before creating Guitar Lessons Northampton.
Popular Music BA (Hons): University Of Northampton, Avenue Campus, St George's Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JD.
The three year Popular Music Degree course will help you to develop your musical creativity, performance, critical analysis and recording skills giving you the opportunity to become a fully equipped musician for the 21st century.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Music Performance: Northampton College, Booth Lane N, Northampton, NN3 3RF.
This two year practice-based Music Performance course includes a portfolio of performance and theoretical assignments, designed to increase your musicianship and musical knowledge to an advanced level.


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The Second Test of England Women's historic tour of Papua New Guinea will be shown live by the BBC on Saturday morning – as the first part of a double header from Port Moresby.
England won their first ever match in PNG 24-10 in front of a crowd approaching 7,000 in Goroka last Saturday, with four tries from captain Emily Rudge.
And their attempt to complete a 2-0 series win at the Oil Search Stadium in the PNG capital will be broadcast live on the BBC Red Button, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website – as well as through the RFL's Our League website and app.
The match will kick off at 5am UK time, before coverage switches to BBC Two at 7am as Great Britain's men play their first Test against Papua New Guinea since 1996.
Both matches starting with the England Women will be repeated on Red Button from 09:30am, and will be available to watch on iPlayer for 30 days. There will also be highlights of the men's match on BBC Two from 1630-1745, repeated 19:30-23:45 on BBC Red Button.
"Coming to Papua New Guinea has been an unforgettable experience for us all, and we're delighted to hear that Saturday's game will be shown on the BBC and Our League," said Craig Richards, the Head Coach of England Women.
"The girls had to show a lot of character as well as skill to come through some unfamiliar challenges up in Goroka. We expect PNG to be determined to bounce back in Port Moresby, so we're prepared for another tough game – and that's exactly what we need from a trip like this, as we continue to build towards hosting the World Cup in 2021."
Richards has made a number of changes to the England squad for the Second Test, including the six players who were not involved in Goroka in a 19-player squad.
Caitlin Beevers of Leeds Rhinos, Leah Burke of St Helens, the Castleford trio of Shona Hoyle, Rhiannion Marshall and Sinead Peach, and Georgia Wilson of Wigan will all be hoping to have a first taste of the action.
England Women, squad for Second Test v PNG Orchids (Saturday, Port Moresby)
Dannielle Anderson (Leeds Rhinos)
Caitlin Beevers (Leeds Rhinos)
Charlotte Booth (Leeds Rhinos)
Leah Burke (St Helens)
Chantelle Crowl (St Helens)
Jodie Cunningham (St Helens)
Faye Gaskin (St Helens)
Shona Hoyle (Castleford Tigers)
Amy Johnson (Leeds Rhinos)
Tara Jones (St Helens)
Shannon Lacey (Leeds Rhinos)
Rhiannion Marshall (Castleford Tigers)
Sinead Peach (Castleford Tigers)
Tamzin Renouf (Castleford Tigers)
Georgia Roche (Castleford Tigers)
Emily Rudge (St Helens, captain)
Tara-Jane Stanley (Castleford Tigers)
Naomi Williams (St Helens)
Georgia Wilson (Wigan Warriors)


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Florence Cooking Class
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Our classes are offered in our fascinating cooking school, which boasts a typical Tuscan setting with wonderful marble kitchen islands to cook on.
First step: little walk to the Central Market, grocery shopping! You will go shopping with the chefs at the central market picking up the ingredients for your lunch. You will meet the butchers, the bakers, and the farmers selling vegetables from their gardens. You will learn how to distinguish the highest quality ingredients and taste local foods & wines!
After this fun experience you will reach our home-like professional location and you will start putting your hands on the ingredients to create your own meal, driven by the expert guidance of our Chefs.
Your menu may slightly vary depending on the season and the fresh ingredients available, but will usually be made of bruschetta, different kinds of fresh home-made pasta from scratch (i.e. tagliatelle and ravioli), sauces for the pasta, and a dessert.
And then you will obviously eat the meal you prepared yourself, accompanied with two glasses of a selection of Chianti wines
As you will eat your own food, you'd better be an attentive student while the Chef is teaching! And finally get your Graduation Certificate!
5 hours 30 minutes
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Thank you for your inquiry into SalveoSynergi Health Coaching. Salveo is the Latin word for "to your good health" and Synergi means "together." Our goal is to partner with you in navigating your symptoms and lifestyle challenges, so that together we find your unique path to good health. We all try to lead healthy lifestyles. Sometimes it gets confusing to know what that really means. Other times, we really want to do all we can to avoid conditions and illnesses but need a little help along the way. That's why we are here! It is our passion to help people understand their lab results and provide them with the knowledge and tools that they need to maintain a healthy life.
- SalveoSynergi is the health empowerment team created to help transform the behaviors of clients, leading to improved quality of life, better personal health awareness, and superior health outcomes. This approach provides continuity of care and a personalized touch.
- Unlike a 'one-size-fits-all' coaching solution, our team combines fresh research, precision diagnostics, and motivational interviewing with behavioral change techniques to inspire and nurture clients in order to help them achieve their health goals.
- We specifically meet clients where they are. Using educational tools and personalized health plans we assist them in applying effective behavior change techniques in real life, for improved overall health and well being.
When you decide to take control of your health and would like to have a health coach by your side, please call us at 844-725-8365 and let us know! You will grant us permission to be your health coach by filling out a health coaching agreement form. On the last page of the form, please indicate your preference for health coaching by filling in which service you would like (listed above) and return the entire form to us so that we can get you set up. Not sure yet? See below for some suggestions!
We do ask that you kindly give at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation in the event that you cannot make your phone or video chat appointment. We are happy to reschedule and recognize that things do occur that are beyond our control (it's called Life). However, due to the nature of health coaching, we are unable to provide refunds for unused or missed (and not rescheduled) appointments. We are in the business of improving lives and are happy to welcome you aboard in creating wellness!


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Industry Certification Issues
Livework and the Automotive Program
Utilizing student labor to service and repair vehicles owned by the public.
All standards are NATEF industry certification standards and quoted from NATEF website. As stated in the NATEF Certification and Self-Evaluation Materials; www.natef.org additional information on program certification is located at www.autoteacher.net see NATEF teacher helps
All NATEF standards are in bold. My comments and suggestions in no way over rule NATEF.
The goal/purpose of the training program. The mission statement of the automotive training program is to provide training for the next generation of the automotive industries employees. The goals are to provide career training, job skills and work ethics.
The use of livework is encouraged as part and solution to giving the student an opportunity to service and repair a wide range of vehicles, learn new procedures and technology.
The training program should reflect the epitome of the finest repair facility available. State of the art equipment, latest technology in the automotive industry and up to date service information should be the standard. Your communities' taxpayers, business partners deserve the best in training for their future employees.
The training program should focus on the individual student's learning needs to meet the goals of the program.
Livework should benefit the training program by supporting the goals and mission statement of the training program. Livework should not place any demands on the instructor or the student that would distract from the delivery of bell to bell student learning.
Livework used to complement the curriculum, follow the syllabus and meet the lesson plan for the day is a valuable resource.
Programs adding livework to the program training plan should carefully consider these issues; Customer expectations can be very hard to meet with student labor. If the automotive instructor wanted to meet customer expectations on a day to day basis he/she could return to a dealership and make six figures. I do not see any instructor that would want to wear the hats of Service Manager, Shop Foreman, and training facilitator in a training program. Visit a local dealership and observe the career of service writer, manager and the duties of the technicians. With technician labor rates of $97-102 per hour the pace is fast and techs have to hustle to meet flat rate demands.
Time expectations of customers and delivery of fixed right the first time vehicles is impossible to meet in a training situation. You either meet customer expectations or you meet student learning needs. I have not observed or met anyone who claimed to do both in the same training program. If an instructor "Inspects what he expects" in insuring that the customers vehicle is serviced/repaired properly then the time demands of the inspection must be allowed for. Customer expectations of the repairs to their car are not dependant on the cost to the customer for the repair. Today's customer demands more of their automobile technician than of their health care professionals. Before I developed a service and repair business in my training program I would ask my business advisory council how they feel about the competition.
Is it possible to operate a limited retail operation with in the training program? With lots of proactive planning, cooperation of the school administration and staff and a very organized lab it can be done.
We perform live work on school system employees' vehicles and some student/parent vehicles. We limit service and repair work to the four areas of the secondary program curriculum. We only take in the jobs we select based on these criteria; Can the work be done by students in one to two class periods over one or two days? Can the owner give up the vehicle for an unspecified time? No vague, in-depth car problems that no one has been able to fix. No repairs or service that is out of curriculum nor fits the day's lesson plan. No vehicle over 10 years old for any service other than oil change or alignment. Vehicle owners must agree in writing that the student work is at the owner's risk, no warranty, no promises of time on demand. If the bell rings and the car is not ready the car remains in the lab until students return.
No repair that would be long term is attempted. No projects! No junk is patched up! Only by the book repairs and service are done.
Once a team or individual students are assigned to a repair or service they stay with it until done. Brakes and other safety items are fixed according to my standards the way I determine or not at all. All parts showing wear are replaced or the repair is not performed. I buy all the parts from a local parts house on a school account that is paid in full each month. I add 20% to the parts total, charge for shop supplies and $5.00 lab fee. I do not have a set fee as oil and parts prices have fluctuated so much.
We solicit donations of any vehicles running or not. These are restored if possible without compromising our goals and sold at auction to school system employees. We scrap out our use as modules for class any other vehicles that can not be restored. We do not overhaul or do body work. All vehicles must have clean title and the owner gets a tax donation letter. The residual parts or vehicle is sold to a towing company. We take in $7K to $9K each school year in fees, parts profit and vehicle donations. I have not needed a budget past three years to operate the program.
The liability and responsibility of service and repair of vehicles being operated on public highways is an awesome responsibility for any one in the service industry. In our highly litigious society I want as much coverage and as little exposure as I can have. The very thought that in a tire rotation a student is distracted and leaves a wheel loose causing an accident is nightmarish. The cost of the service does not limit the liability in an accident. Recently during a brake service on a teacher's car the brake line was left in a twisted position when the caliper was mounted. A common but dangerous situation in that the turn of the wheel could cause failure of the line and loss of brakes. The bell had rang as they were finished and I had duties to do before I could inspect the brake job on the car. I held the car over night. I questioned students and was told by each one that their job was done correctly the day before. I had them review the repair step by step. No one could remember who worked on the offended line. We narrowed it down to two students and after repeated questions one student admitted to the mistake. The whole class viewed the problem, not to be critical of the student, but to learn that mistakes happen. The car was properly fixed and inspected. Had I been rushed or otherwise distracted by demands of the marketplace the outcome may not have been pleasant. As it was the teacher was out of her car another day and now has safe brakes.
The brake class does brake service, the electrical, electrical problems and so forth. Each class has a service advisor, service writer, parts person, shop foreman and each rotates as needed. I do the overall management but students do all the tasks they would do if we were a real dealership service department. We currently use the Honda Express service curriculum for oil changes and minor service.
All students must complete several practice service sessions and then have a final performance test that proves they know how to do the service to perfection.
Here are the NATEF standards I would understand before I develop a live work policy.
NATEF Standards
Std. 1.2 Program Description/Goals
Program administration should ensure that instructional activities support and promote the goals of the program.
P2.4 Written Policies
Written policies should be adopted by the administration and policy board for use in decision making situations and to provide guidance in achieving the program goals. Policies regarding safety, liability and lab/shop operation should be written and prominently displayed as well as provided to all students and instructors
rog2.5 Advisory Committee
An Advisory Committee, consisting of at least five (5) members, must convene at least two times a year and be utilized to provide counsel, assistance and information from the community served by the training program. This Committee should be broadly based and include former students, employed technicians, employers and representatives for consumers interests.raS
STD ST2.7 Live Work Accounting
A systematic method of collecting, documenting and disbursing live work repair receipts should be used. Instructional staff should not be required to collect payment for live work repairs.should ensure that instructional activities support an A. Rate the system used to collect, document and disburse live work repair receipts.goal
B. Rate the use of support staff to collect payment of live work repairs.
Std. 6.15 Live Work
Live work should be scheduled to benefit the student and supplement ongoing instruction on items specified in the NATEF task list. a student should have had instruction and practice on a specific repair task before live work requiring that task is assigned. Donated vehicles by the manufacturers or other sources, customer-owned vehicles, and other training vehicles may be used as the primary source of live work. Automobile, Collision Repair & Refinish or Medium/Heavy Truck training program student-owned vehicles, school buses, and other vehicles owned and operated by the governing body of the school should not be the primary source of live work vehicles. All vehicles in the lab/shop should have a completed industry-type work order attached to or on the vehicle
he A. Rate the degree to which all live work benefits the student and supplements on-going instruction.pr
og B. Rate the degree to which a student had instruction and practice on a specific repair task before a live work job requiring this task is assigned.
C. Rate the degree to which the program policies do not allow the following as the primary source of live work projects:
1. Students in the Automobile, Collision Repair & Refinish or Medium/Heavy Truck training program working on their own vehicles.
2. School buses or other vehicles owned and operated by the governing body of the school.
(Note: Vehicles donated by manufacturers or other sources are acceptable as the primary source of live work projects.)
- D. Rate the use of a written, industry-type work order attached to or placed inside the vehicle.
Note: Consult the NATEF web site for the actual standards and latest changes
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Honda's 2018 Line-up
Christmas is almost here and this year Honda has delivered with some great news on their 2018 model line-up!
Honda have announced that Australia will be receiving the following models in the 2018 line-up.
- CB300R A mid-weight LAMS approved 'sports naked' bike with some super-sexy styling.
- CB1000R Honda's 998cc DOHC four-cylinder engine. This machine shares its architecture and layout with the previous-generation CBR1000RR super sport bike. It boasts forged pistons (rather than cast), as with the CBR1000RR SP.
- 18YM CRF1000L Africa Twin Features new intake design and exhaust to aid mid-range response. A lithium-ion battery saves 2.3 kg and enhances durability, 3 rider modes and Honda Selectable Torque Control plus loads more!!!
- Africa Twin Adventure Sports Built for extreme adventure with fully adjustable 45mm Showa inverted forks, adjustable rear shock, lightweight six-speed manual gearbox with aluminium assist/slipper clutch.
We're expecting these new machines to land on showroom floors mid-year 2018!
Fun to ride, a joy to own and representing a bold new direction for smaller displacement machines! The CB300R has many of the premium features found on its larger capacity siblings. It also injects a fresh new style onto city streets. Its 'Neo Sports Café' minimalist, bare-boned attitude shared with its 1000cc stalemate results in an aggressively styled LAMS approved machine. See more here!
Honda's venerable CB1000R sport standard turns an important corner for 2018, bridging the gap between performance and bare-boned Café Racer inspirations. The result is a performance machine with cutting-edge Neo-Sports Café styling. The updated chassis, and an improved electronics package are changes that bolster performance. See intro clip here!
Honda unveiled its CRF1000L2 Africa Twin Sports at EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show 2017. Featuring loads of improvements including adjustable suspension, lighter engine, upgraded intake and exhaust and plenty more in the Sports. As a result of the new upgrades the 2018 Africa Twin & Sports Africa Twin are possibly the best yet!


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← Chapter 6
Chapter 8 →
003 is the 7th chapter in the manga Ajin: Demi-Human, created by Gamon Sakurai.
The chapter starts with Kei groggily waking up from the events of chapter 6, questioning why he can't see anything. After learning that he is wearing a blindfold, Kei realizes that he has been captured by the government, and is laying face-up on an experiment table, completely covered in bandages with the number, 003 on his blindfold.
There is a brief cut to news reports informing the public that Kei had been captured in front of the police bureau, interviewing one of Kei's ex classmates. Tosaki questions the reason behind Sato's betrayal of Kei, but drops the matter almost immediately. Kei discovers that the researchers has severed his vocal chords, and after a brief conversation, they begin to "experiment" on Kei, sawing of his arm to compare to the one at the scene of Kei's first death, and cutting off his fingers to gauge his reaction to pain and "guesstimate" how many deaths he's had.
Suddenly though, scratches appear on the two sided mirror inside Kei's cell. After Tosaki consults with Izumi, she reveals that it is indeed Kei's IBM, at which point he wonders why he doesn't attack the researchers. A discussion ensues between everyone present at the other side of the glass, and when Tosaki asks what it's doing, Izumi says "It's looking at you, mister Tosaki".
Kei meanwhile begins to have an internal conflict within himself, Tanaka appearing before him as his more sadistic side. Tanaka says to him that the only reason Kei pretended to be on his high horse and look down on him was because he didn't know what it felt like, and that he needs to become who he really is. Just before he can kill the researcher however, Kei remembers the look Kai gave him at the river bank, and disperses his black ghost before any damage is done. Tanaka asks Kei why he didn't do it, and Kei responds by saying it would be a betrayal of Kai. Tanaka disappears after Kei is killed by the researcher, and experienced a moment of peace, but is snapped back to reality when the researchers return and say they must inflict as much pain as possible.
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|Modern Miami Loses More of Its Heritage
|Written by Paul George, BT Contributor
|November 2019
A view of our past from the archives of HistoryMiami
Miami lost another historic landmark recently, when Shenandoah Presbyterian Church fell victim to the wrecking ball, despite the efforts of determined citizens to save it. Located on SW 8th Street, today's Calle Ocho, in the heart of Little Havana, this grand Colonial-revival building included a towering spire visible throughout the neighborhood.
Like other historic buildings in Miami's rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods, the 70-year old structure was a victim of rapid redevelopment.
Buildings like the Shenandoah Presbyterian Church have rich histories. In 1927, as Greater Miami and other parts of Florida were mired in an economic slump following the collapse of a great real estate boom, the Rev. Daniel Iverson and his family arrived from North Carolina with the express purpose of founding a Presbyterian congregation for the rapidly growing Shenandoah and Riverside neighborhoods.
The son of missionaries, Iverson was an energetic cleric who quickly built a congregation. Not long after his arrival, 47 charter members had met for worship services, first in an open-air theater near the site of the future church, and later renting Trotter's Dance Hall in the same area.
Soon the congregation built its first church, a simple one-story building near the corner of SW 21st Avenue and SW 8th Street, which served members until it was destroyed by fire in 1948. The congregation, with more than 1000 members, then built the grand church seen in the accompanying photograph, designed by Robert Fitch Smith, a preeminent architect of mid-20th century Miami. Many prominent persons were drawn to the church by the inspirational sermons of Iverson and his successors. Their ranks included President Richard Nixon.
Shenandoah Presbyterian Church assisted the community in many ways, perhaps most importantly in providing for the needs of hundreds of Caribbean and Central American refugees who flocked to its doors in recent decades. Indeed, the church had become at the time of its demise a Central American congregation.
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Story Line
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The game is fragmental, without the introduction or the ending of the story or any explanation of what is happening. However, there is likely to be the story line relating the characters and the world they inhabit. Obviously, the story line is still being developed as the game is being expanded. The main sources revealing details about the story line are the promotional videos, hidden puzzles and the game itself.
For instance, Don't Starve Cinematic Trailer Forbidden Knowledge reveals how Wilson ended up in this world. For the puzzles see William Carter Puzzles topic. In the game Maxwell refers to other players and objects, for example, saying that he kept Wes locked out since Wes is weak.
There are many nice details in the game, like how characters refer to objects which one could analyze and the infer about the story line.
Story development in the game
The character is thrown into the world with presumably the game antagonist telling us "Say pal, you don't look so good. You better find something to eat before night comes!" and there are no other instructions. We learn about the world by exploring it and trying different things. As the game develops, one can come across the adventure mode during which the same antagonist will appear and address us again.
Summed up, the character explores the world which has loads of secrets and in the end, after completing five challenges in the adventure mode, confronts the antagonist. It looks as if the antagonist has designed some parts of the world but is not actually in the control. Through out the game we are haunted by shadow creatures which are holding the game antagonist and are likely to have caused the extinction of the ancient civilization.
Story development outside the game
The game leaves many questions about the mechanics of the world and intentions of the characters. Some answers can be found from the cinematic trailers.
In one of the posts on Klei forums one of the developers outlined the structure of the story as they saw it at that time
1890s - 1906
William Carter origin story
William and Charlie enter the DS world.
1906 - 1910ish
Some crazy stuff happens that we haven't told you about yet....
1910ish - 1921
The various playable characters get pulled into the DS world.
Wilson gets pulled in (Forbidden Knowlege trailer).
Wilson lives in DSworld for a while. Dies a lot, eventually finds Maxwell's door and confronts Maxwell
Wilson replaces Maxwell on the Nightmare Throne, Maxwell becomes "Waxwell."
Charlie banishes Wilson back to the DS world and takes the throne for herself.
The DST plotline begins.
It is not known if the developers are interested and will be developing the story line and if there will be more game updates or if the focus will shift. Though as of May 2016 a new trailer has been released showing Charlie releasing Wilson from the throne.
- William Carter arrives at Ellis Island from London, England on the 26th July, 1901. He is a tall, frail, nervous looking man with glasses and an accent, working as a magician and stage performer. He aims to stay with his brother, Jack, and family (including his twin nieces, Wendy and Abigail), but finds that they have moved out west to Corona, California.
- Without a place to stay and with an unpopular stage act, William struggles to stay afloat, and falls into debt for his show materials with a prop dealer named George T. Witherstone. Desperate and humiliated, he purchases a ticket to San Francisco by train.
- In August of 1904, the train strikes a broken-down circus wagon at the Old Mill Crossing. Many are injured, and Williams story is thought to end here, as he goes missing from the crash and disappears into the harsh Nevada desert.
- At some time during the events of that day, William resurfaces in possession of a strange book, the Codex Umbra. Using the knowledge contained therein, he reinvents himself as Maxwell the Great, a summoner of shadows. This new persona of his has much more confidence and stage presence and wears no glasses. He enjoys a substantial amount of success, although whether this is how he actually appears to others or merely how he views himself is a different question.
- Maxwell continues onwards to San Francisco (likely in the company of Wolfgang, Wes, and Wigfrid's traveling circus), and sets up his show in the city. He puts out an ad for an assistant with "a curious demeanor and a keen interest in the mysteries of the universe" - qualities that match his own, but are in retrospect poor choices for the arts he now dabbles in. He hires a young woman named Charlie, and the two form a strong relationship in and out of their work.
- As he studies the book, Maxwell begins to see shadows and dark things forming unbidden. He still exerts a measure of control over his work, but as his work dabbles in the value of dark madness, he keeps it largely hidden. He remains in San Francisco, performing in his act and growing steadily more unstable and powerful in the occult, until April 17, 1906.
- On that evening, Charlie comes to Maxwell's apartment to check up on him and gather up the props for their show. She uncovers the secret passage to his study room and enters, attracting the attention of both Maxwell and a shadowy hand. As Maxwell intervenes quietly through a portrait to stave off the shadows, Charlie collects his things and reads the mad scrawls on his study room wall, visible only through the light of a special lantern. Making a hasty exit, she returns only to drop Maxwell a worried note, suggesting they take a break after the current run of shows.
- Maxwell meets Charlie at the theater that night and the two give one last performance. Reaching into the Codex Umbra to pull forth the shadows within, Maxwell instead finds himself pulled upon instead. He fights back, and shadows emerge from every direction, capturing both Charlie and Maxwell and drawing them into another world. The next morning, an earthquake levels parts of San Francisco, collapsing all evidence of Maxwell's existence and killing thousands.
- Charlie is consumed by the darkness. Maxwell is enthroned by shadows and trapped in the world of Don't Starve. He can create and manage parts of its existence. Much stuff happens here we don't know about yet.
- Overcome by boredom, Maxwell begins communicating with the outside world and drawing in new people, targeting stage performers and those who bear dark obsessions and secrets of their own. He lures them into the Don't Starve world and in doing so, traps them there.
- In 1919, Robert Wagstaff and the Voxola radio company release the Voxola PR-76, a revolutionary new radio and the thingy you see on top of the divining rod. Only a few are made before the factory burns down and Wagstaff disappears.
- In 1921, under urging by Maxwell through Wagstaff's radio, Wilson enters the Don't Starve world and the game officially begins. Like the other playable characters, he dies a lot. Canonically, he's the one who completes Adventure Mode.
- Wilson finds Maxwell's throne and frees his tortured spirit from the limbo he controls, crumbling his body to dust. Unfortunately, his rescuer is enthroned in his place, and Maxwell's spirit remains trapped within the world.
- This circle can only be repeated. It becomes clear that no one survivor can stop the true overlords of this world or achieve freedom from its clutches -- though perhaps many, sharing a common purpose, might battle the nightmares and win.
- The cult of the Bonesaw is formed. At last, the survivors are ready to face the darkness - for a good three minutes of playtime, at least.
The information about the story developments surrounding the game have been gathered from this wiki and the below links


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The company offers water safety training called the Swim and Survive program by working together with Royal Life Saving. Over 15 million Australian children have joined the Swim and Survive program with the company.
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Splash Swim School Australia have pools that are heated at 32 degrees all year around. Our teachers are all Austswim certified and knows CPR.
This business opportunity is ideal for husband and wife team. Splash Swim School franchise turnkey fit outs start at $150,000 +GST.
- The swim school market is maturing rapidly in Australia, with nearly 5 million children under 15 signing up for lessons. This is a good franchising opportunity to open to swim schools and service this market across the country.
- The franchise turnkey fit outs start at $150,000 +GST, which includes everything you need to get started including.
- Custom built pool to suit your location
- Pool blanket
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Run from 11 to 18 March, 2016 KAFU delegation visited educational institutions in Singapore and Malaysia for the purpose of promoting international cooperation, as well as studying the training experience in modern technical specialities. The delegation consisted of 3 people: KAFU President, Member of National Academy of Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erezhep Mambetkaziev; Vice President for KAFU International Programs and Cooperation, Daniel Ballast and Advisor to KAFU President Aisulu Abdybaeva.
On 11 March KAFU delegation was received by Kazakhstan Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, Erlan Kozhataev. The meeting discussed the development of technical and vocational education in Kazakhstan.
During the visit an agreement was reached on the organization of meetings with educational institutions. At the meetings KAFU delegation was accompanied by Ambassador Advisor Kazbek Juman and attaché Asel Tinikeeva.
KAFU delegation visited the following universities, colleges and educational institutions in Singapore and Malaysia.
Academy PSB is one of the largest educational institutions in Singapore that provides training for international programs in collaboration with universities in Australia and the UK. KAFU delegation met with the Head of the Academy Presidency Wiwa Sinah, Vice President of Academy Corporate Strategy Brain Sen and Head of the Academic Council Seram Ramakrishna.
Temasek Polytechnic is one of the five public polytechnics in Singapore. Here you can get an education in the faculties of Applied Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering, Information Technology. At Temasek Polytechnic KAFU delegation met with Vice President Lei Tan Siok, Director of International Relations Teo Cheng Jie, Director of Professional Development John Lyon. During the meeting parties discussed issues of cooperation between educational institutions, the development of student and faculty exchange.
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU). At APU KAFU delegation met with the university administration. The University already has a significant interest in Kazakhstan, more than 250 students from Kazakhstan are studying at the university. APU has emphasized that it wants to develop further partnerships with KAFU.
Taylor's University is one of the best universities in Malaysia. KAFU delegation met here with Dr. Mushtaq, Vice President of the University Strategic Development; Dr. Satesh, Dean of the Engineering School, and Dr. Chong, a member of the Engineering School Deans Association.
Innovative International College (IIC). KAFU Delegation last visit was in the Innovative International College in Singapore. It is a private, independent college, which offers English language courses and special programs: Business, Tourism and Hotel Management, Islamic Banking and Information Technology. The delegation met with the college manager and international marketing managers. College is interested in partnership with KAFU, it is ready to take on the training KAFU students in Malaysia.
KAFU delegation also visited Singapore educational consulting company Educare with the purpose of experience and educational programs exchange. Educare is a subsidiary of Educare Co-operative Limited - a cooperative union of teachers in Singapore. More than 10 years Educare renders services on professional development and consulting services to public and private educational organizations in such countries as US, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Libya, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand and the UAE.
In the period from 7 to 9 April 2016 Educare company representatives will visit Ust-Kamenogorsk to analyze their programs pursue opportunities in our region. April 7, 2016 at 15.00 pm KAFU Conference Hall at ave. Nezavisimosti, 86 will have a meeting with the heads of Ust-Kamenogorsk educational institutions. April 8, 2016 at 9.00 am training will be held for Ust-Kamenogorsk school teachers and teachers of educational institutions (information letter attached).
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|Me and my moosie
buddies need to get our
boozing back in action!!
Public works brought to the Board (for the 5th time, he stated)
they are bringing approval to the Board to replace the White Pines or Blagen Road Bridge.
Nothing has worked, so now they are wasting 200 G's to put in a temporary bridge so that Supervisor of District 3 can get re-elected. What a waste.
This is MOOSE-GATE! The organization who will benefit most from this bridge, have threatened
to remove Oliveira from office if he does not get them a BRIDGE, so there goes our TAX MONEY, down the CREEK!!! All to help Oliveira get re-elected in '18.
This is corruption in the nth degree!!!! There is a motion approved on the books to buy a bridge in addition to this one. Oliveira is a DOG, not a MOOSIE!!
It appears that even Bertha Underhill is a victim of MOOSE-GATE! She's up for re-election in '18 too!


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CNN Demands Facebook Ban Infowars — Who's Next?
The very fake news network CNN, to use President Trump's parlance, is now openly asking Facebook to ban Infowars from their platform. Previously, CNN lobbied YouTube for the same thing, i.e. to ban Alex Jones' channel, but they failed at that, fortunately. And I am saying fortunately because I am a firm believer in free-speech.
Here's a tweet:
Facebook invited me to an event today where the company aimed to tout its commitment to fighting fake news and misinformation.
I asked them why InfoWars is still allowed on the platform.
I didn't get a good answer.https://t.co/WwLgqa6vQ4
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) July 12, 2018
Oliver Darcy is a senior CNN media reporter and in this article he reveals how he tried to persuade Facebook top brass, the head of Facebook's News Feed John Hegeman respectively, to ban Infowars on their platform. John Hegeman explained Oliver Darcy that Infowars did not violate Facebook's terms of service in any way, shape or form, thus there's no reason for them being banned/wiped out/taken down or whatever. However, Facebook admitted that it down-ranked Alex Jones' website content in its algorithm. Here's Facebook spokeswoman Lauren Svensson:
"We work hard to find the right balance between encouraging free expression and promoting a safe and authentic community, and we believe that down-ranking inauthentic content strikes that balance. In other words, we allow people to post it as a form of expression, but we're not going to show it at the top of News Feed."
Remember that CNN pretends to be an "impartial" news outlet, while in the same time engages in social justice warrior activism, using its considerable influence, both institutional and financial, to shut down a competitor. Regardless of what you may think about alternative media, whether we're talking about Infowars, Breitbart or whatever news-outlet, this should concern you greatly if you believe in the freedom of the press and in the 1st Amendment in the Constitution.
I will close with a little piece of advice for Alex Jones: just admit that your organization is the right wing version of The Onion and all your problems will go away.


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"Peace with God" (Colossians 1:19-22, Romans 5:1-2)
Sep 2nd, 2019 by thealtarlife
In this episode, Brent + Geoff look at how God made a way for us to be at peace with Him while we were still His enemies, and also how we can continue to rest and be at peace in our walk with Him once we have been saved. They also riff on Prom Season for Christians.
To read or listen to a companion essay, written by Geoff, visit https://theunchainedgospel.org/peace-with-god-romans-51-2/
This episode originally aired in 2009 on the HopeFM Radio Network, a ministry of Calvary Chapel of Marlton, NJ
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Nov 15, 2011
Ten ways you can tell we live in a world without men
The 90's sitcom Living Single's Maxine once asked the question, " Kedeshia, What would the world be like without men?" Kedeshia responds " A bunch of fat happy women with no crime." We all start out without the Y chromosome which makes us females. Here are ten ways to tell that you live in a world without men.
1. Jewelry stores would most likely go out of business
2. Instead of bars, there would be spa's everywhere.
3. Beer wouldn't have been invented, instead there would be carbonated cosmopolitans. (Don't steal my idea) ;-)
4. Everyone's cycle would sink up and once a month we'd all have a week off.
5. No more women dealing with the side effects of birth control. We would all be artificially inseminated when the time was right.
6. Hooters and strip clubs would be non exsistence.
7. Cars would have lots of cup holders and they would come in a bigger variety of colors.
8. There wouldn't be a prison b/c you wouldn't need one. 97% of prisons are male.
9. There would be no wars and there would be world conferences throughout the year.
10. Black Friday would happen more than once a year.
What do you think the world would be without men?
9 comments:
I think the world would be boooooring lol thank the good Lord for men XxReplyDelete
LOL!!! THANK GOD FOR THE Y CHROMOSOME!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM
LOVEEEEE this concept ♥
I loveee the idea of spa's everywhere and black Fridays!
Haha, awesome post hun...I can so envision pink and purple cars, peace and zero crime in the alternate universe you write aboutReplyDelete
Tarah, I love this post! I could not stop laughing when you wrote there would be no beer yet carbonated cosmos!ReplyDelete
LOL Tarah! I like number 3&4 ! If I could get a week off everytime "that time of the month" came around...life would be beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Ha carbonated cosmo's...that sounds tasty!
I don't know what a world with out men would be like.....a lot of un opened jars in my house and a broke down car.
4. Everyone's cycle would sink up and once a month we'd all have a week off.ReplyDelete
5. No more women dealing with the side effects of birth control. We would all be artificially inseminated when the time was right.
^^That should happen!! AHHH. I'm so mad that men are here right now, lol. I also thinks that sports on sundays would no longer be a huge deal and we'd honor WE wedding sundays like we SHOULD lol. Also - those silly stadiums? Knock 'em down and build spa castles. seriously. with stores attached and free mimosas on weekends.
This is funny! Like the saying goes you can't live with em, you can't live without em.ReplyDelete
i say, instead of bars there would be shoe stores everywhere. and every shoe store would have a chocolate and wine bar inside :)ReplyDelete


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TORONTO, July 25, 2016 /CNW/ – NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) ("NorthWest" or the "REIT") is pleased to announce the closing of its previously-announced public offering whereby NorthWest sold an aggregate of 6,785,000 trust units of the REIT ("Units") at a price of $9.80 per Unit (the "Offering Price") and $74.75 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% convertible debentures ("Debentures") (including Units and Debentures issued pursuant to the exercise in full of the over-allotment options granted to the underwriters by NorthWest), on a bought deal basis, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $141.2 million (the "Offering"). The Offering was conducted through a syndicate of underwriters co-led by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets and National Bank Financial (the "Underwriters").
NorthWest Value Partners Inc. ("NWVP"), NorthWest's largest unitholder, and certain members of management, also purchased, by way of private placement, an aggregate of approximately $5 million of Units at the Offering Price (the "Private Placement"). Following the Offering and Private Placement, NWVP holds an approximate 29.4% interest in NorthWest. NWVP is wholly-owned by Paul Dalla Lana, CEO of the REIT.
The net proceeds from the Offering and the Private Placement are being used to fund a portion of its previously announced strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand and to fund a portion of the acquisition of two hospitals in Sao Paulo and Brasilia, Brazil occupied by Rede D'Or.
About NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT provides investors with access to a portfolio of high quality international healthcare real estate infrastructure comprised of interests in a diversified portfolio of 138 income-producing properties and 9.0 million square feet of gross leasable area located throughout major markets in Canada, Brazil, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. The REIT's portfolio of medical office buildings, clinics, and hospitals is characterized by long term indexed leases and stable occupancies. With a fully integrated and aligned senior management team, the REIT leverages over 180 professionals across 9 offices in 5 countries to serve as a long term real estate partner to leading healthcare operators.
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These securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption therefrom. Accordingly, this news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities in the United States.
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