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yes, i was gone during the jewish holidays but no, i'm not jewish (as most of you know. or do you?). regardless, i got a great deal on Virgin America to fly roundtrip to LA for a 4 nights, 5 days. it was the most fun i'd had out of NY/NJ since Cancun w/Gohm but at the same time felt very down-to-earth since i was seeing Hen and Cousin and the g-rents.
1st, the airline. Virgin America is overall a pleasant experience. Jet Blue better watch out. the seats are just as comfy (leather) but the big draw is that they have an amazing touch screen located on the back of the seat in front of you. everything is touch: watch tv (their DirectTV is still a little shoddy. it was the luck of the draw what channels worked for you and at what time) and movies ($8 per movie, but some pretty good options including at least 4 foreign movies-Hula Girls, 200 Pound Beauty, This Our Exile, Heavenly Mission); listen to music (very similar to iTunes but costs nothing. and there's also a live radio option); even order food and drinks (snacks ranged from $1-2 w/typical fare of chocolate chip cookies, buffalo chips, fruit roll-ups and drinks were all free except for booze).there was also an option to play games (i stayed away from action and stuck w/anagrams and mahjong) and pretty soon you'll be able to shop and surf the net. overall the service is very promising. plus the whole attitude of the airline is obviously geared for our generation and younger. there's an option to chat w/other ppl on the flight through the touch screen and even the PA, when making the announcement for seatbelts and safety, ended it w/: "and so once everything's taken care of we're good to go."
Hen picked me up when i arrived and we headed over to his new place. Mischa was there (yes, i want to spell his name like Marissa from the OC. what what)and he's still w/Margaret which is adorable. they're such a cute and hilarious couple. 1 second they're fighting the next they're like "i love you". and man, if you ever see them dance...Hen's new place is conveniently located in West LA (as opposed to the Valley) but the old house was so much more spacious, particularly when it comes to bedrooms. Hen's room is so tiny compared to his old one. since i got in around 10:30 pm Hen and i just stayed up talking and catching up since it's been 2 yrs since i've been to LA to visit him.
the next day we went to Brent's Deli b/c Hen claimed it was the best NY deli in Cali. while yes, it's very good, considering i'm in Brooklyn now, going to a NY deli isn't really worth all the hubbub. but props to Hen for not overhyping the place. plus he really has a thing about those pickles, which they give you as soon as you sit down. it's kind of odd, but yes, those pickles are addictive. both the new and old (new being greener and not pickled as long). plus, this place did fries exactly the way i like them. super crispy. yummy yum yum.
afterwards we cruised Third street Promenade which was good just for the fact that i haven't done that ever yet. didn't shop/anything since there's nothing there that i haven't seen before but Hen also took me to walk along Ocean Avenue to see the beach which was nice. Cali's definitely got its weather going for it. it was fun just to be able to walk around outside on such a beautiful and sunny day. while there we decided to go and see 3:10 to Yuma since i've been pining to see it ever since i saw the commercial. we kept joking about whether or not theaters would be airing the movie at 3:10 since it was close to 3 at the time. alas, they're not. we decided to go to Century City Mall since Hen claimed they had a really nice theater. except they weren't playing the movie. so the attempt to see it was foiled. instead we sat and had drinks at Ummba Grill which has very nice outdoor cabana-like seating area.
for dinner we met up w/Cousin and Barishnokov at Yu-N-Mi for dinner. for the 1st time in history everyone was pretty much on time. and then we waited 45 mins to be seated. and unfortunately everybody was starving. i kept giving Hen dirty looks b/c i felt so bad for everybody else who had basically come to dinner just for me. on the plus side, we saw Pete Sampras and Bridget Wilson walking down the street while we waited. and inside we got to see Topher Grace (1 of the true loves of my life). we ate relatively family style aside from me ordering a sweet shrimp sushi (which was good) and Hen ordering a baked lobster handroll (which proceeded to fall apart as he ate it-which is why i don't order handrolls and which i'd just said prior to it happening). we also ordered a foie grais scallop tower, 3 sushi rolls and an uni box. overall good, particularly the more unusual stuff, but i think i was more impressed w/the number of celebrity brushes i had.
afterwards we attempted to go to Cabana Club for Cousin's friend's bday but the line was insane and it was such an Asian scene. while we made it through the 1st hurdle w/o waiting in line, the $20 cover that Hen and Barishnokov would've had to pay to get in was reedonkulous so we went to Lola's instead. ironic story: earlier that day, Margaret, Hen and i were watching The Hills and it was the episode where Lauren was saying how much she loved Lola's and we'd all been commenting about how that place must be so packed w/all the free publicity. and now coincidentally, that's where we end up. it was hilarious watching Barishnokov drink martinis but as it turns out, that's what Lola's is known for. i had a peach martini which was pretty good (i'm not actually a big martini fan anyways) and i really enjoyed the big piece of fruit at the bottom.
Hen had to do some work stuff on Saturday so i sat around watching pilots while he dropped of cupcakes at his boss' house (yes a little kiss-ass but hey, whatever it takes). i had the opportunity to watch Gossip Girl, Sam I Am, and Reaper pilots. before all of you. YEA!! plus they were all pretty good, even Gossip Girl, which i gotta admit i was so gonna pass on. i got hungry waiting for Hen so i'd eaten the leftovers from Brent's and also ate his leftover potato salad making sure to leave his pastrami-corned beef and his pickle alone in order to avoid getting dirt rubbed in my face (the unfortunate downfall of Hen's brother who had the audacity to eat his Brent's sandwich last time). when Hen got back we went to the Grove to walk around and windowshop where a saw a 3rd rate celebrity inside Barney's co-op but for the life of me can't place. but i will. it bothers me every time i think about it.
that night we went to Holly's for Hen's roommate Ben's gf's bday party. o yea, almost forgot, guess where we went to dinner beforehand: CPK. probably the only blight on the entire trip since why-oh-why would i want to go to CPK when i'm in LA? not that it wasn't good, just: i can eat that here. anyways, the party was amazing: great DJ playing danceable songs (gotta give props to LA for always playing good music vs. NYC lounges/bars. hello? enough w/the 80s rock. let's stick w/the top 40s and hip-hop & R&B); they'd booked the whole lounge for the birthday party; table service; and a nice little porch to go outside and smoke w/o having to actually leave the club. we stayed till closing (which is 2 am btw. i had no idea that LA nights end at 2. that's also kinda lame).
on Sunday Hen took me to the Pacific Palisades Farmers' Market which was really fun. plus we got to eat a little of everything and i love free samples. i'm still regretting not buying those marinated greek olives. instead i got some lemon almonds (surprisingly delicious and obviously a big seller), dried mangoes and a block of organic vegetable jack cheese. Hen got some kettle corn which i munched on and am totally regretting not having purchased too. we had brunch at a local place where i had an amazing southwestern eggs benedict (jalapeno cornbread, poached eggs, turkey sausage and black beans on the side).
later that day i went by the g-rents' in Rowland Heights, which is Asian mecca to me. bubble tea and chinese food up the wazoo. i love it. i haven't seen the g-rents in a while and while it was great to see them again, it was kind of sad. grandpa's gotten really skinny and grandma is at the beginning stages of Alzheimers. considering how vibrant they were from when i was younger it was upsetting. it's also incentive to go and see them as often as i can now while i still can. on the way back to Hen's Cousin took me by another non-fat pinkberry-ish place. i guess Cali's got the grasp on it since Pinkberry showed up there 1st and now all the original Korea transplants are popping up there too.
while Cali was awesome and i had a great deal to fly there, for me, nothing's ever for free. i made the mistake of leaving my digital camera in my checked bag and while in transit someone stole it. i'm so upset. particularly since it was a gift from Gohm and it was amazing.


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by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Manager
Furthermore, both drew Sweden in the same group as the top seeds!
A member of the Swedish outfit that emerged successful in Gothenburg in 1993, the most recent occasion when Sweden hosted a World Championships, Jörgen Persson drew the names for the Men's event. Åsa Carlsson, who as Åsa Svensson competed in both the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games performed the honours for the Women's competition.
She may not be able to match her male counterpart in terms of World champion titles but she holds a unique record. She is the only European player ever to beat the legendary Deng Yaping. In fact she is the only non Chinese born player to beat Deng Yaping, the occasion being the 1991 Hungarian Open.
In the Women's event, Sweden is the sixth highest rated in a group that comprises, China, the defending champions, in addition to Singapore, Russia, India and Belarus; for the outfit that will undoubtedly be led by Matilda Ekholm, a testing time awaits.
However, a place in the second stage is well within their grasp and with home support that factor may just tip the scales.
A tough task ahead, in the Men's event, arguably Swedish chances of progress are higher. They are the third highest rated in the group behind top seeds, Germany. Egypt, Romania and Slovenia complete the line-up. Also, perhaps there is an extra factor in their favour in addition to home support; revenge is in the air. At last year's 2017 European Team Championships, they experienced a quarter-final defeat at the hands of Slovenia.
"The draw looks good for Sweden but no draw at a World Championships will be easy. It is good to avoid China but then it is more likely we will play them in the second round, so it does not make much of a difference. I am looking forward to my team playing in front of a packed house in Halmstad to support us to win as many matches as possible!" Ulf Carlsson, Swedish Men's Team National Coach
Seeking to revive successes of yesteryear is the task of Swedish men, seeking to reach new horizons that is the goal of the Lusophone countries Portugal and Brazil; they appear in the same group as China, the top seeds, as well as Russia, the Czech Republic and DPR Korea.
Both Portugal and Brazil have ascended to new levels in recent years but if there is one team that is on a high, it is England. Semi-finalists in 2016 in Kuala Lumpur and more recently at the 2018 ITTF World Team Cup in London, England occupies the third highest rated place in their group behind Japan and Chinese Taipei. Belgium, Belarus and Singapore. Interesting, Liu Jiayi, the current Singaporean Men's Team coach was very much the man who guided the fortunes of the present England team in their formative years.
Farewell for England at the penultimate round in London, it was the same for Korea; they are the second rated team in their group. They are next in line to France but ahead of Austria, India, Croatia and Poland.
Meanwhile, in the Women's Championship Division, Japan, the second seeds, now very much the main challengers to China, are drawn in the same group as Austria, Hungary, Ukraine, Egypt and the United States.
It was very much a young team that competed recently in London in the guise of 25 year old Kasumi Ishikawa alongside 17 year olds Hina Hayata, Mui Hirano and Mima Ito. The same applied to Chinese Tapei, who fielded the trio of Cheng I-Ching, Chen Szu-Yu and Cheng Hsien-Tu and to Hong Kong for whom Doo Hoi Kem, Lee Ho Ching and Minnie Soo Wai Yam comprised the favoured formation.
In Halmstad they are the respective third and fourth seeds. Chinese Taipei heads a group which includes Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, DPR Korea and the Czech Republic; for Hong Kong they confront Korea, Germany, Thailand, Brazil and Luxembourg.
Teams finishing in the top three places in each of the four groups advance to the main draw; the teams finishing in first place in each group progress directly to the quarter-finals, the teams who conclude the initial phase in second and third positions, compete in round one.
Petra Sörling, ITTF Executive Vice President and President of the Swedish Table Tennis Association was a member of the top table alongside Didier Leroy, the ITTF Competition Manager, Steen Andersson, the Referee and Bengt Andersson, from the host association. Mikael Andersson, a member of the Organising Committee and Matt Pound ITTF Head of Media, conducted proceedings.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Millions across the country are in danger of not being able to afford health insurance, and that includes 68,000 families and 1,100 pregnant women in Virginia. Without Congressional approval of the Children's Health Insurance Program by January 31, 2018, they could all be in trouble.
"This needs to be a priority because we're risking the health of the children in our state," says Ashley Everette of Voices for Virginia's Children.
For decades, millions of families across the country and thousands in Virginia have depended on CHIP, which provides health insurance for kids and pregnant women in low-income families. On Tuesday, notices started going out to those in Virginia letting them know what could happen come January.
"The state is also encouraging families to schedule those important appointments, just in case Congress does not pass legislation," Everette said.
Thanks to a combination of CHIP and Medicaid, 95 percent of children in the state have health insurance.
Congress is looking for a way to fund CHIP and insists that bipartisan support is in favor of finding a way. Everette says lawmakers have yet to come to an agreement on how the program should be funded and that delay could prove costly.
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Naomi Campbell hates doing her own hair.
The 42-year-old model was one of the iconic supermodels of the 1990s, along with Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington and she admitted they were so "spoiled" with fantastic hair and make-up artists that she now struggles to do her own hair.
She said: "I was dressed up every day, hair and makeup done. We were quite spoiled, really. I am truly not good at doing my own hair because we always worked with such great professionals."
While she is still enjoying a successful career, Naomi says British beauty Cara Delevigne is one of her favourite new models.
She counts the 20-year-old star as one of the best models working today, placing her in the same category as her friend Kate Moss.
She told People magazine: "I love Jourdan Dunn's face, beautiful, like a feline. I'm into Ajax, a lovely new girl Cara Delevigne and of course Kate Moss."
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I'm very pleased to reveal our plans for Clerkenwell Design Week 2012:
Celebrating Clerkenwell as a community of makers, past and present, Creative Clerkenwell launches the Makers in Residence initative at Clerkenwell Design Week 2012, in association with onoffice Magazine
Find an overview of Makers in Residence activities here, as well as a peek at our list of lovely partners. Much more information and booking details to come!
Volunteers needed: Want to help make Creative Clerkenwell: Makers in Residence happen? I'm looking for reliable, enthusiastic design lovers who'd like to pitch in with visual display, social media, workshops, writing, sketching — email me at charlene [at] creativeclerkenwell.com with a bit about you and what you'd like to work on!
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Combine 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar, and the cucumbers in a medium bowl. Fold in the cilantro. Set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
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Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
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In a bowl, combine the chili sauce, soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar.
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Stir in the peanut butter and ¼ cup hot water. Spoon the sauce into small ramekins or bowls for dipping.
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We are all witnessing the decline in the high street. This isn't more clear to see than in Rugby, where our digital agency is located.
In terms of growth however, Rugby has seen rapid development over the past 20 years. In fact, it is estimated that the population of Rugby will rocket by nearly 20 per cent in 2037 – from 100,000 to 120,000 – more than any borough in the county. This growth comes as no surprise, as the town is perfectly situated at the heart of the country, surrounded by a great motorway network and 50 mins by rail to Euston station in London. This makes the town ideally situated to see our London-based clients.
So why isn't Rugby high street, or others in the country growing in tow with population? Established outlets are situating themselves on retail parks such as Elliott's Field, which offer free parking and easy accessibility. In addition, the less-established independent businesses are (by-and-large) not working hard enough to understand market forces, the retail landscape or the environments they operate within.
*The newly rejuvenated – Elliott's Field Shopping Park in Rugby.
Having grown up myself in Rugby, I had my first bicycle from Thorntons Cycle Centre and also purchased a number of times from Jotto Toy Store. Both of these independents were hugely successful over many decades, so why have they recently been pressured into closing their doors?
We don't really have to look much further than examples of their websites:
Not responsive for mobile devices, dated user interface, and no clear call-to- action, unclear as to whether you can purchase through the website – where is the basket? Baskets usually appear top right of e-commerce stores to indicate immediately to users that this is a shop.
I don't know where to start with this website. The visual appearance is more akin to that of a dated blog.
Unfortunately, independent businesses can no longer rely and depend solely upon their established local reputation. This simply isn't enough in the age of e-commerce and stiff online competition. Maybe both Jotto and Thorntons should have learned from the failings of the likes of Woolworths in failing to offer a recognised online proposition a number of years ago now.
With Jotto and Thorntons both having recently closed, this should act as a stark warning to other smaller, independent businesses that your business simply cannot survive without an effective online presence to support in-store sales.
If shoppers are going to make an effort to venture to the high street, the high street needs to offer something experiential, or of value that is either more competitive than prices available on the web, or tailored-to-fit. Otherwise, why would customers not save themselves time and effort by shopping online for convenience at the click of a button? We live in a world of super fast fibre WiFi and instant connectivity via our mobiles, customers are only likely to visit your store if it offers something difficult to replicate online. I've tried and failed to get discounts in-store for like-for-like products available online, either for cheaper by typing in a code from a voucher code site, or where I am rewarded through cashback sites such as Quidco or TopCashback.
Experience is key for high street stores to get in place. I recall walking most weekends as a teenager to the town centre to visit music stores such as Fopp. Why? iTunes and online Streaming Services such as Spotify did not exist at the time, and I was looking for something experiential; to sample the songs through the headphones available in-store. Nowadays of course, the likes of Fopp, HMV and other stores are being frozen out by online forces.
As a cycle store, Thorntons cycles may perhaps still be operating, if they had only improved their digital acumen. Arguably, Thornton's had even more of a chance of survival than Jotto due to being a cycle shop; and more experiential.
Customers can often be left uncertain around the correct frame size for themselves when shopping online, especially if they haven't purchased a bicycle for a while. This leaves a chance that the user will need to visit in-store to try the bike out, perhaps even to trial use of the bike for a day or so.
Expertise can also be challenging to replicate online, but with a lack of online presence, how could Thornton's boast this to new customers if they simply didn't have any online presence?
A simple SWOT analysis could have gone a long way, so did Thorntons not look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with their brand? Let's look at this speculatively, as I have no relationship with the business other than being a former customer:
Now, none having closed; however these could have been:
How could an independent cycle shop look? Let's look at Lutterworth Cycle Centre, 20 mins drive from Thornton's Cycle Centre:
Clean design, product images clearly visible above the fold, clear signage to purchase on the website – basket at the top right of the website.
Beyond having a nice-looking, responsive website; there needs to be an ongoing drive to market your business online, not only to establish your own presence, but to have an impact on your market competition.
Let's look at the initial 8 step process which your business may wish to consider beyond the initial website development and design.
Step 1 – Tracking of all calls-to-action on your website for reporting purposes and to track business performance/intelligence
Step 2 – List your business on Google My Business (Places) – for local SEO
Step 3 – Local SCHEMA markup
Step 4 – Social media setup and driving content and live awareness
Step 5 – Social Advertising
Step 6 – Google Ads (PPC) – it's achievable to achieve 1st page visibility on Google
Step 7 – Remarketing ads – through Social and Google Ads. Encourage visitors of your site back to convert
Step 8 -Digital PR/Outreach – driving content and awareness of your brand in relevant areas and local press
If you are looking for footfall in your store, a website can work to support this. Maybe Thorntons Bicycles could have looked towards the following:
According to research by Clutch in 2018, less than two-thirds (64%) of small businesses had a website at all. Out of those businesses that do have a website, how many have one which is responsive, well-optimised and marketed effectively?
Today's generation of small to medium-sized enterprises need to be up-to-speed with the digital landscape, but ready to act on creating attractive online propositions that drive sales in-store; supported by online sales.
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Are any issues left or may we clean up the place?
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There doesn't seem to be any issues at the moment. Thank you very much. How can I avoid issues like this in the future?
Posted 13 March 2014 - 02:52 PM
Unfortunately, the issue just happened again. I received the 404 NOT FOUND ngix message when I tried to load Google. What should I do?
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I downloaded security check and this is what popped up when I ran it " UNSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM! ABORTED!"
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I have read that the ngix issue is from a trojan that affects the host file. I have created a new host file several different times before I posted on this forum and it has not helped. Is it possible that one of my other devices is harboring the virus and it is affecting the network? I am not ready to wipe my hard drive yet. Do you have any other suggestions?
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In which browser is this happening?
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Its happening in chrome. But also happens in internet explorer. It also happens on my android phone when it is connected to my home network.
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Recently I was redirected to netflix.com when I tried to load google homepage on google chrome.
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Appears as though your router is infected.
1. Very important: First disconnect your computer from the internet.
2. Router Reset: Next you must reset the router to its default configuration. This can be done by inserting something tiny like a paper clip end or pencil tip into a small hole labeled "reset" located on the back of the router. Press and hold down the small button inside until the lights on the front of the router blink off and then on again (usually about 10 seconds).
3. Reset the IP/DNS settings of your interent connection:
- Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Double click on Network Connections.
- Right click on your default connection (usually Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.
- Select the General tab.
- Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
- Under General tab:
- Select "Obtain an IP address automatically".
- Select "Obtain DNS server address automatically".
- Click OK twice to save the settings.
- Reboot if you had to change any setting.
4. Flush the DNS cache:
- Click the Start logo in the bottom left corner of the screen
- Click on Run
- In the command window copy/paste the following:
ipconfig /flushdnsThen hit enter.
- Exit the command window.
5. Reconnect: Once you have followed all the above steps you can reconnect your computer to the internet.
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Should I also disconnect everything else connected to my wireless home network before I reset and flush?
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There should only be no connection between the router and the interne on any way
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Small spaces are always a challenge when it comes to designing or decorating them. A small bathroom especially demands creativity and a keen aesthetic sense to become a space which is comfy and pleasant. After all, this is the room you access first after waking up and also right before hitting the bed. So take a look at the ideas discussed here and pick one which suits your needs, your bathroom and your taste. Created by reputed architects and designers, these bathrooms will leave you asking for more!
To lend a small bathroom some personality, framed paintings in sober colours are the way to go. For instance, in this bathroom designed by the architects at Ricardo Cavichioni Arquitetura, the black and white pictures have been mounted on the extra space on the mirror. Light colours like grey and white create a spacious ambiance for these pictures to stand out.
Lively hues like blue, red, yellow and green can shift focus from a bathroom's size towards its unusual aesthetics. This tiny bathroom for example benefits from colourful geometrically inspired tiles, a large mirror and trendy sanitary wares.
By cladding the walls and ceiling entirely in wood, a very rustic, warm and cosy ambiance has been achieved in this bathroom. Wood is perfect for natural insulation and works wonders in cold climates. The lively green ceramic tiles contribute to a youthful feel here.
Smart organisation is of paramount importance in small bathrooms. Take a cue from this stylish white and wooden space fitted with a sleek sink counter with shelf, trendy stools, rods and niches. These help in arranging towels, toiletries, laundry and more. A neat glass panel for the shower, bright white hues and minimal designs make the bathroom look bright, spacious and clean.
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Uniquely designed partitions between the shower and sink or sink and WC can add a whole new dimension to your small bathroom. This white partition for instance is composed of playful white circles and it enhances the functionality of the space.
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Beautifully patterned and creative tiles in the shower space add oodles of style to this trendy bathroom. Using this idea for just one wall is adequate. We also love the sleek cabinet above the WC and large drawers under the sink for storage purposes.
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Patent for Sale:Breakthrough, High R-Factor Building Insulation
The seller has received signed, non-disclosures from prominent insulation companies, who remain interested. The seller's technology has eluded the entire insulation industry, which is the answer for low cost, light weight and high R-factor insulation! In fact, the technology's cost structure is a fraction of current systems. The seller's system represents a quantum leap over all other insulations.
The technology fuses together multiple layers of individual plastic spheres that can incorporate any gas, such as argon (among others) or even air, which preclude the permeability of cold or heat from piercing the spheres, resulting in a super high R- factor in inside building walls that previously was unattainable. This is an example of 'closed cell' technology, which process has never been done before.
Current insulations only achieve a 13+ R- factor in walls, which is typical of fiberglass, foam and other bubble-types of insulation, which incorporate an inefficient layering system. The aforementioned 'open cell' systems have been around for years, but provide for the exchange of minute pockets of air, which inhibit their efficiency and result in much lower R-factors.
The seller has not only developed an entirely new process for formulating insulation, but it also incorporates the only automated manufacturing system that can achieve these high R- factors.
The company is seeking to sell / license its technology, which potentially can represent a billion dollar plus opportunity for the right company.
Primary Application of the Technology
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Current insulations only achieve a 13-38 + R- factor in walls, which is typical of fiberglass, foam and other bubble-types of insulation. The aforementioned open cell systems have been around for years, but provide for the exchange of minute pockets of air, which inhibit their efficiency and result in much lower R-factors.
Our patented technology anticipates and accommodates for occasional breaches in individual spheres, but still enables the remaining spheres to function properly, allowing it to achieve higher R factors. Its Bubble Fusion Cells 'interlock', or are fused together to prevent air transmission, and when filled with argon for example, will result in significantly higher R-factors than competing systems. The company's usage of plastic radically reduces the size and cost of the machinery that it takes to implement its insulation compared to current manufacturing setups, and produces a final product that also costs much less than other systems, and which weighs a fraction of the weight of fiberglass.
Several major advantages are apparent that enable our system to far exceed all other insulations:
* The lower cost of materials in making the insulation
* The lower cost of the machinery in manufacturing it
* The lighter weight in shipping it
* The higher R- factor
Our new machine will require a footprint that is only 20 feet long x 48" wide x 60" high, which can be made variable, per application.
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It is far superior to fiberglass because fiberglass insulation requires an inside vapor barrier. If this vapor barrier ls compromised in any way from the inside, it can create a condensation point when there is a radical temperature change. This can't happen with the new, patented bubble fusion insulation.
How Does This New Insulation Compare To Foam Or Foam Board?
Although foam is far superior to foam board, foam is not going to have as great an r factor as this new insulation technology. The foam requires specialized equipment and clothing to install and will cost many times more.
How Would This New Patented Insulation Be Made And Shipped?
It is manufactured and shipped much like any other foam board, or paper or foil coated foam board. Due to the process used to create the bubble / packet fused layers, it must be stacked like foam board. However, it weighs much less than a dense foam board, and has a much higher R value.
What Is This New Insulation Made Of?
It can be made of almost any kind of plastic within reason, depending upon the requirements of the application. Unlike other insulations that require a specialized machine, such as foam board, bubble fuse insulation technology allows for the same machine to manufacture different grades of insulations made of different composites..... Meaning that, the insulation can be made of a soft plastic bubble pack material or a harder material, such as in p.e.t. Plastic, used in plastic water bottles. A major difference is that all bubble fuse insulation can be recycled with other plastics, while fiberglass has anywhere from a 0% to 40% recycled content (still includes waste from the manufacturing line), and spray foam has little or no recycled content.*
* Data From CIMA (Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association; cellulose. org)
What Is The Cost Of Machinery To Manufacture This New Insulation As Compared To Fiberglass Or Foam.
Proposed estimated cost is not expected to exceed $678,596.00. However, it is known that the bubble fuse machinery will cost a great deal less than fiberglass manufacturing machinery due to the fact there are several steps in the making of fiberglass insulation, and only one in the making of bubble fuse insulation. And, since we are eliminating many of these manufacturing processes, there is also a lot less area required for the machine. The actual cost would depend upon the width of material required.
How Much Would Bubble Fuse Insulation Cost Per Square Foot As Compared To Fiberglass Or Foam Board Insulation?
The actual cost is believed to be much less, depending which insulation you are comparing this new bubble insulation to. One of the reasons is that recycled plastic is much more prevalent in the aftermarket than either fiberglass or foam, which, for the most part requires virgin content in these commodities.
When A Building Is Torn Down That Used Bubble Fuse Insulation, What Is The Difference In Disposal Cost Compared To Fiberglass?
Fiberglass is a one-way type of material. The process that it takes to make it is such that it is difficult to make it recyclable. When it comes to comparing fiberglass to bubble fusion insulation, the value of the re-cycled plastic is very minimal compared to other plastic products. The space saved in the landfills when using plastic over other materials will be significant over the years.
How Would This New Bubble Insulation Compare To A Bubble Pack Material That Is Layered Together And Sold As A Competitive Product?
There is no comparison because layering a bubble pack material leaves a gap between each layer of the bubble pack, and if at any point in the insulation, the first layer is compromised by a tear or puncture, the whole first layer would be compromised. If several layers were damaged, every layer up to the point where there is a total remaining seal would become victim to this exposure. Our new bubble insulation cannot be compared to bubble pack material because throughout the entire depth of the bubbles or packets, they are fused together in the manufacturing process. If one bubble chamber is broken, the air / moisture is confined to that one chamber and is prevented from traveling any further.
Patent Summary
Class 29: Metal Working
Metal working or shaping - it comprises processes, tools, machines, and apparatus not classifiable in the specific classes relating to the manufacture of articles from metal. It has been made the generic class for the following regardless of the composition of the blank, stock material, or article recited or worked upon: (a) process of electric condenser making; (b) a burnishing process; (c) a process of manufacture; (d) apparatus used to assemble or disassemble.
Class 52: Static Structures (E.G., Buildings)
The residual class for static structures. It includes on site erected structures generally identified by terms such as: civil engineering, public works, shelter, housing, buildings or masts and other related components used in such structures, e.g., panels, beams, columns. etc. Also, included are selected structurally similar components, such as, table top panels, poles, posts, window sash elements or door panels even though not disclosed as specialized as components of a building structure. Also, are included processes, machines and implements used in the construction of such structures which are not elsewhere provided for.


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Some time in the last week, I shared the following with colleagues on the Google-Certified Teachers (GCT) list:
A colleague recently posted this question, and to be honest, we've had the same question in my current district. Any suggestions/ideas?
Students from one of our classes have entered a contest in our Electric Coop. They have uploaded a video to Youtube and it will be seen and judged on content. When I go to see it (and hopefully put it on our website) I see content that shouldn't be viewed by children next to it. How can I avoid this? We tagged the youtube video with the words: teen, Silverton, electricity, co-op, energy.
You've probably already heard of ViewPure.com–I'd heard of it, but forgotten to bookmark it, and so…it was lost to me until Robert Madden (@mrmadden77) on the GCT list mentioned it again.
Viewpure is a web service that removes all the clutter from YouTube video and runs it in a neat interface. You can also create a custom environment for video viewing, example you can generate personalized URL (ViewPure.com/[URL]) and also password protect your video.
Read more: http://www.callingallgeeks.org/3412/watch-youtube-videos-in-clutter-free-interface-using-viewpure/#ixzz1qwJg3Ea9 Under Creative Commons License: Attribution No Derivatives
ViewPure.com solves the problem of inappropriate content popping up…not that I could find any for this blog entry:
And, if you're feeling really adventurous and edgy (not really), you can also customize the page that appears on the ViewPure site, cutting out extraneous stuff…but that's a bit more risky and in danger of violating copyright that ViewPure has established. I've emailed ViewPure.com to see what might be possible…is this something that could be self-hosted by schools?
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IF usable, sometimes Goodwill or Salvation Army and such will remove from inside home if there is a lot of usable stuff, even though they usually require it be put outside.
If basically usable - an in-house auction would be an option, using a professional auctioneer, if basically a full household worth. Non-sale items would have to be removed first, or LOCKED in a room so they do not get sold by accident. Auctioneer typically gets 20-30% cut of gross proceeds.
Having an antique store and used furniture/Value Village type store owner come through is another option - they will come and haul away what they think they can sell, paying you a nominal amount for usable stuff - maybe 10% of used market value for normal household stuff, more for antiques (though they should be appraised first to determine fair value).
IF junk - then a Handyman or a Trash Removal contractor is what you are looking for (Search the List) - a handyman could help haul to a rented dumpster parked in the drive or under an upstairs window (frequently better to use smaller moderate size and put it several different places to minimize walking distance, rather than a single 20 or 40 footer). Trash removal man also might be equipped to haul off for you in dumptruck, but if you have a lot of stuff, renting dumpsters is commonly cheaper than paying a junk hauler for many trips to the dump in a pickup or small junk trailer.
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You would surprised what you can get rid of via garage sale as well.
I agree with LCD, if you don't need or want the items, it is likely they can be repurposed for someone else that is in need.
The Salvation Army is one of the more well run and honorable organizations I have ever dealt with.
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The recently released EP 'The Heat' comes after the mysterious appearance of the duo known as T and J, releasing music under the fairly ungooglable name Jungle. However, you don't need to know who someone is to recognise their musical genius, as somebody probably once said. Their music instantly transports you to a scene of 90s calmness and iconography. Wistful lyrics combined with tracks so beautifully crafted create a vibe that is beyond chilled. Somehow, Jungle have managed to create a new dimension of relaxation, with a few pinches of spice which don't allow the allure of sitting back and forgetting all your worries to distract from your listening pleasure.
If I was a mental health practitioner, half of the prescriptions I made out to patients would end up being a healthy dose of Jungle. Their gentle and caressing voices backed by shapes carved by angels soothe and protect your mind, easing tension from your body and thoughts. Listening to their music is like observing one of those 3D pictures that change depending on your viewing angle, just when you think it's a good piece of work, another layer comes in that creates a new level of supreme listening pleasure. Allow your auditory digestive system to be rested and invigorated by the quietly brilliant tunes they have in stock.
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First rule of gay publishing: Put the word "SEX" on the cover and you'll see sales rise and rise.
It's circulation Viagra.
Or crack or something.
I'll find the appropriate metaphor later.
Attitude started this trend and now it seems every month some gay magazine has done its own "Sex Issue" - or "Naked Issue" or "Porn Issue".
I call them the Tissues Issues.
I pride myself on not being a prude, and think part of the point of the gay press is to celebrate homosex and gay desire, but am I the only gay man in Christendom who finds these things a turn-off and is less likely to buy a fag mag's "Sex Issue"?
Monday, 22 November 2010
Attitude: The Tissues Issue
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- Anonymous22 November 2010 at 10:12
At least attitude's sex issues are sexy.ReplyDelete
It does seem strange.ReplyDelete
No I've never bought one (a "tissues issue" ha ha!).ReplyDelete
They always seem a bit desperate, to me. As you infer, more about masturbation than sex.
Which is fine, but they're rarely sexy.
That Attitude cover is terrible. It's so sterile and sexless.
What I meant was, isn't every issue the sex issue?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous23 November 2010 at 20:49
I don't usually buy them - I feel uneasy reading about other people writing about their sex lives, bad or good.ReplyDelete
It seems like a desperate sales thing as well I think.
Attitude is really good now when they do non-sex issues./
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Well, folks! Don't say I did not warn you about USCF socialistic tendencies and novice operations of the body as political leverage of a few who came to dominate the United States Chess Federation to the detriment of all members and chess enthusiasts living in the USA or abroad.
I was one of the original grass roots supporters, officials, and organizers dedicated to local club activities and later on branching out into regional tournaments as conditions changed but always in a movement upwards. My discontinued active involvement I have mentioned previously but have followed the good and bad vibes for many years as a continuing Life Member.
Recent comments in Chess Life articles by the powers that formulate both short and longterm planning reflects the lack of brainstorming sessions and rescuing from those ideas and suggestions meaningful benefit to USCF policies that certainly have changed drastically over the years but whose early voices of those long gone from the scene come forth to haunt the likes of those in charge today.
Those who wield the power, the propaganda espoused by numerous folks in USCF today has cost the USCF tons of money wasted because it was easy come, easy go with little personal effort by the lack of true leadership of decades ago. The lack of foresight is amazing and developing new programs aside from just tournament rated game play and trial balloons that regardless how interesting the concept often got buried in personal whims and tastes of what USCF should be.
What interests the USCF member is a quality magazine sadly lacking for many years. Various name changes certainly did not help. USCF mishandled the whole Fischer problems wishing him out of sight for his outlandish views expressed about Jews when everyone knows the illness he suffered was the likely cause of his growing weird behavior. And somewhere I got the impression that Sammy Reshevsky too was pushed out of the picture. Obviously there are people in USCF positions who do not belong there especially those who wield such caustic progressivism whether they realize it or not. Socialism is not a cup of tea for America regardless of what many seem to favor today and spouted largely by our current President Barak H. Obama.
A bit of irony about progressivism is its shadowy position as a dictionary term. The word itself suggests "progressive movement" which could not be further from the truth. It is a reversal of what America was made from–individualism and free spirit to achieve or fail. Life has many wins and losses and that is why chess is likened to life itself. We do not win all the time and have to accept failure as a value to work harder to succeed.
Frankly I have never been discouraged about the USCF until it has acquired a hatred and distrust among leaders who deem it their right to carry the chess banner throughout their existence and so long as interest for the game clicks in their little brains.
Now, of course, we are told that regular life members no longer will receive hardcopy of the magazine and perhaps only tournament announcements in the future if I read it right. The cry is that there are other chess periodicals that can provide international chess news and perhaps as the old British Chess Magazine used to carry–tidbits of play and news from the good old USA of national tournaments. The magazine is a far-cry from days gone by when it could boast with truth of being among the best in the world.
That comes to my final thought. I wonder just what portion of the total membership get involved in entering national or large regional affairs? What portion enjoy local club activities and mainly play in events soley close to home? What is the state of military chess? and opportunities for expanding that base? What effect does the internet have on our national organization and what steps might be taken to benefit from it by having USCF and or State Team Matches perhaps carrying the flags of many of our successful corporations?If you study and think, then I guess I will have lit the spark toward ideas about the need for support and building blocks necessary for a continued prosperity of chess interest and play for all.
Donald P. Reithel, Life Member, aka KindredSpirit


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Blaming The Troubled Parent: Should couples require a license to parent?
Battle of Ideas – After the riots
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Saturday 20th October 2012
Last summer, hundreds of British children aged between 11 and 14 participated in looting shops and wantonly destroying property in UK cities. Immediately after the riots, Prime Minister David Cameron noted, 'The question people asked over and over again was "Where are the parents?"'. He went on to assert there were 120,000 'troubled families' and that he would implement a new initiative to turn these families' lives and prospects around, warning that his government would be less sensitive than before to accusations that its intervention was 'interfering or nannying'. A similar explanation for rioting youth was one of the key findings of the Riots, Communities and Victims panel's report, published early in 2012. That report used different statistics, referring to 500,000 'forgotten families' who 'bump along the bottom of society'.
Some of the practical policy consequences, such as the government's commitment to spend millions of pounds giving mums and dads Boots vouchers for parenting classes, have been derided. But many critics argued Cameron's initiative missed the target of real problem families, favouring more effective intervention rather than opposing it in principle. There is certainly a consensus among experts and policy makers that deadbeat dads and slack mums are responsible for all sorts of anti-social behaviour. Labour MP Frank Field reports that he has travelled the length and breadth of Britain and discovered there is 'clearly a problem of chaotic families'. When Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith and his think-tank, the Centre for Social Justice, called for an aggressive 'early intervention' programme to educate parents about how they conduct their family lives, he echoed opinion formers across the political spectrum. It is now orthodoxy that what happens in a child's first five years stamps them indelibly for life.
With so much emphasis on what has been called 'parental determinism', the case for the state taking greater responsibility seems to be growing in strength. Adoption tsar Martin Narey argues that many more children should be taken into care, while documentary filmmaker Roger Graef insists that 'undue respect for birth parents' rights' amounts to a harmful political correctness. Is it wrong that children should be left in problem families? Indeed, are there some people who shouldn't be parents at all? Is it true that without intense state intervention, we can expect more rioting youth in the future? Or is it not the place of the state to decide who are good and bad parents, and dictate what are the best outcomes for children?
|Sally Gimson
Labour councillor, Highgate; former co-director of communications, Family & Parenting Institute
|Professor Roger Graef
CEO, Films of Record; award-winning filmmaker; author, Living Dangerously: young offenders in their own words
|Jane Sandeman
convenor, IoI Parents Forum; contributor, Standing up to Supernanny; director of finance, DACS; chair, Association of Photographers
|Alison Small
CEO, Production Guild of Great Britain
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Professor Roger Graef, producer of 20 films on children at risk, including the remarkable "Hold me tight, let me go" controversially opened by proposing that mothers who are not able to take care of their babies should opt for voluntary sterilisation. According to Professor Graef, "every 3 days a child dies in a chaotic environment" and systemic neglect of children exists within our society i.e not just within homes, but in the way agencies respond. However, is voluntary sterilisation the answer to this growing problem?
Jane Sandeman argued that parenting is not a science. She states that one of the reasons for the current situation is that parents are undermined and therefore have no confidence in their ability to raise their children. She goes on to argue that our perception of young people is distorted; we perceive them as "vulnerable individuals".
We are aware of the failure of social services to protect children. Those of us who work with families are also aware of the transgenerational or socio economic issues that impact on mental health and subsequently parenting skills. However the importance of early intervention through health professionals was not discussed as a way forward.
I leave you to ponder on some of the unanswered questions generated by the discussions.
- Is the government to blame for the lack of manpower and finances which is needed to support early intervention programmes?
- What would society be like if we assume that parents could cope and were able to bring up their children?
- Should we focus on early intervention for parents rather than pouring too much money and effort into what has been described as "chronic families"?
- Were the riots a direct result of poor parenting or the result of a society that devalues its young people?
- Licence to parent…… Who should decide whether or not 'troubled families' should have children?
Tiemo Talk of the Town
4th November 2012
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So, it's been a little while since I have had anything worthwhile to write about, or more importantly the time to write it. But, all of my work is handed in and I've got a little bit of free time now before my lectures restart. And hey, look what I got for Christmas! Fair to say it is a little bit amazing.
Yes, it's an absolutely beautiful black iPad 2. This was literally the biggest surprise I have had for Christmas for ages, and it was one million percent unexpected. I've always quietly thought that they were amazing devices, but a little bit of a luxury and therefore not really necessary for my student life. I am constantly on my laptop at uni, whether I'm working, watching something or just catching up on Facebook, Twitter and the latest news. I've had a few irritating problems with it recently, though, ranging from a broken screen to a broken adapter. I think that's what was in my parents' minds when they decided to buy me a tablet, and it means that I'll be less dependent on my laptop now unless I'm being productive.
It's a funny thing, because it's hard to pin down an exact reason for an iPad. It's great for looking at photos, and the social apps are great. I always used to find myself checking Facebook and Twitter on my iPod touch, but that's been getting slower and slower and is now no longer updated by Apple. The iPad is great, though, for anything casual. If you can't be bothered getting your laptop, and sitting there typing, just pick it up and prod and swipe away. I've been using it much more than I thought I ever would.
But it's obviously the apps that make the device really shine. I am hooked on plenty of games already, which makes me somewhat surprised that I got my essays done on time, and the newspaper apps – the Guardian inparticular – are amazing, although my free trial has now expired and I'm not in a position to stump up the hefty subscription fee for something I can consume in Safari, albeit in a less beautiful form. iBooks proved really handy when I was working, as I downloaded PDFs to it and I found that reading journals – something that is usually the bane of my existence – was actually quite easy. Lean back, swipe through the pages and bookmark pages as and when there's something useful. We've just booked a family holiday for this summer, and we used the Hotels.com and TripAdvisor apps almost exclusively to scout down the best places. I'm also excited about being able to Skype people from my iPad when I go back to uni!
It's also incredibly thin and light, and while it's a fingerprint magnet, I've got a lovely black leather cover to keep it protected. One of my favourite features is such a small thing, and it's the way the screen switches on when you unfold the cover. It's little touches like this that make Apple devices what they are.
Will it replace my laptop? Not at all. I couldn't write an essay on there, I can't watch some things online on it like I normally do and I can't do any of my web design or coding on it. Essentially, I've found me using it like a big iPod touch. I've found myself using that almost exclusively for music and, of course, Tiny Wings, and due to it's age that's probably quite a good thing. An iPad is never something I would ask for, because it's a pure luxury – but you would never say no to one, would you?Noteworthy 25 January 2012
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More than a decade has passed since official activities of the Iranian society for surgery of the hand (ISSH) has started.
In the last 12 years, despite many problems the ISSH has made a lot of effort to make the hand surgery being introduced to the people and medical bodies.
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Jimmy Wales has lashed out at controversial UK PR firm Bell Pottinger after the company admitted to altering some of its clients' reputations online by editing their Wikipedia profiles.
According to The Independent, the firm admitted that its digital team created a handful of online accounts they later used to edit Wikipedia articles, something that, according to Bell Pottinger, isn't exactly breaking the law.
"I am astonished at the ethical blindness of Bell Pottinger's reaction. That their strongest true response is they didn't break the law tells a lot about their view of the world, I'm afraid," Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, told The Independent.
"The company committed the cardinal sin of a PR and lobbying company of having their own bad behaviour bring bad headlines to their clients, [and] did so in a fashion that brought no corresponding benefits," Wales told the newspaper, adding that there are PR companies out there that operate on an ethical basis.
An investigation by The Independent and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism revealed that Bell Pottinger staff made hundreds of edits to its clients' pages, including:
- Removing reference to the university drugs conviction of a businessman who was a client of Bell Pottinger and,
- Editing material relating to the arrest of a man accused of commercial bribery
Back in Mzansi Bell Pottinger has its own shady reputation after allegedly boosting the Guptas and their mates' reputations – not an easy job –in South Africa; reportedly cooking up the 'White Monopoly Capital' tagline for a local campaign that included paid Twitter accounts and fake media outlets.
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June 19, 2018
Revere Bank Senior Vice President Appointed to the Maryland Department of Aging's Financial Review Committee
Revere Bank Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer Rick Woo was appointed to the Financial Review Committee for the Maryland Department of Aging by Maryland Secretary Rona E. Kramer.
As a member of the committee, Rick will contribute his time and expertise to serve Maryland's care retirement communities.
"I am honored to be appointed by Secretary Kramer," said Rick. "I look forward to having the opportunity to make Maryland a better place to live for older generations."
Rick's position on the committee will facilitate the Department's mission of offering older adults in Maryland communities critical services that improve the quality of their lives and that protect their rights. Since the Financial Review Committee is a standing committee, Rick will participate in meetings when the Department deems it necessary to refer a community to it for review.
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Girls Junior Varsity Softball, Girls Varsity Softball · Softball Gives Back
April 21st was a great night for the softball team because they picked up two big District wins over Bath County and Fleming County, however, that was not the best thing they accomplished that day. The team turned their annual Pink game into a "Hope for Hunter" night. Hunter Mitchell is a 2nd grade student


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With Friday and Saturday being BIG Buddha days with alcohol sales banned, it has obviously affected bars and restaurants in the city. The following is the information we have at the moment.
Bamboo Bar closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open Monday July 30.
Paddy's Irish Bar closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Open Tuesday July 31.
Harley Route 288 Bar closed Friday and Saturday. Open Sunday July 29.
Oli Wine Bar open as normal but no alcohol Friday and Saturday.
The Swan closed Friday and Saturday. Open from Sunday July 29 as normal.
Up To You Bar closed Friday and Saturday. Open from Sunday July 29 as normal.
London Steak (both restaurants) closed Friday. Open Saturday July 28 but no alcohol. Then as normal.
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Innerkrems Resort Guide
Innerkrems, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
|Recommended For
|Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders.
|Total Piste Length
|33km21 miles
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|Ljubljana and Klagenfurt
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There are great views from the Konigstuhl, where the mainly blue and red runs are perfect for families. A ski bus links Innerkrems (Carinthia) with neighbouring Schonfeld (Salzburg). This was the site of the 1983 World Ski Bob Championship and there's a floodlit two kilometre (1.25 mile) toboggan run.
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|16km10 miles
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|17km11 miles
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|33km21 miles
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|12km7 miles
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Innerkrems Summary
The Austrian Ski Resort of Innerkrems has direct access to 33km21 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,300m7,546ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
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Skiing in Innerkrems
Innerkrems offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
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Innerkrems offers some good boarding.
When is Innerkrems open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Innerkrems.
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Innerkrems.
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The nine ski lifts of Innerkrems are able to uplift 9,461 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Innerkrems?
Innerkrems is in the Austrian Alps in Krems in Kärnten, Spittal an der Drau, Austria.
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Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief, has been unloading an extensive "Mann Ki Baat" on what the 92-year-old RSS stands for; embedded in his three-day lecture series in Delhi are strident message for Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, with whom Bhagwat has an uneasy equation.
From saying that the RSS dream project of a "Hindu Rashtra" does not envision the exclusion of Muslims and quoting from the Constitution to emphasize that the RSS does not want to change the framework of the Indian republic, Bhagwat's lectures, just ahead of crucial elections, are politically loaded.
In a sharp recrimination for Modi-Shah who call for a "Congress-Mukt Bharat", Bhagwat underlined that the RSS stands for a "yukt" (inclusive) Bharat not "mukt" (without) Bharat. "Those who oppose us are also ours," he said, snubbing Shah.
Bhagwat had more balm for the Congress much to the chagrin of the BJP. Addressing the motley crew of celebrities and attentive cabinet ministers, he praised the Congress's role in the freedom movement. "There were many great people who sacrificed a lot and continue to inspire us today. That ideology placed the country on the road to freedom," he said. The RSS praising the Congress. After all the accusations of rewriting and saffronising history. The "saffronistas" present in Vigyan Bhavan where the three-day lecture series is being held must have found it hard to keep it together.
Significantly, Bhagwat said that the Sangh believed in an approach that unites and invites everyone, while stating that the RSS and the larger Saffron Parivar have limited influence on the BJP's politics and policies.
Sources say that while the RSS is happy that the BJP is making huge electoral gains and its own resulting increased stature, it is concerned about the imagery in the slogans used by Shah and Modi. Says a senior Sangh functionary present during yesterday's lecture by Bhagwat, "We don't believe in intemperate language. Words like 'mukt' or stating 'The BJP will uproot opposition leaders' often used by Shah is not the Sangh culture. The Sarsanghchalak (RSS chief) is just making sure that the country gets the message."
The RSS's makeover which began by shedding its traditional khaki shorts for trousers has staked a claim to the center-stage of ideology. The power lecture that Bhagwat delivered was preceded by the daring invite to former President Pranab Mukherjee who addressed the RSS in its Nagpur headquarters in June. Post the Mukherjee outreach, Bhagwat held a similar lecture in Mumbai and then headed to Chicago to address the World Hindu Conference. That speech was incongruous with Project Kinder Gentler RSS since Bhagwat said that Hindus must stick together since otherwise, "wild dogs can attack (even) a lion."
That misstep apart, the RSS seems to have decided to win friends and influence people by extending an invitation to ideological opponents such as Rahul Gandhi Congress president and Akhilesh Yadav to its lecture series in Delhi. While Gandhi fumbled in his response, Yadav suavely wriggled out by saying that all he knew about the RSS was from Sardar Patel who banned the organisation and he did not think it appropriate to attend. The Sangh was happy that it has captured headlines, if not opposition hearts, with this event.
Opposition leaders at the receiving end of the RSS outreach say that they would have engaged as equals if they could debate with Bhagwat but they certainly were not interested in being mute spectators to a talk.
The Sangh believes that its new initiative is key to winning the ideological battle and remaking India as a "Hindu Pradhan Desh" (Hindu-first country).
This new confidence is also based on the fact that parties today seem to be falling in line and being cautious about avoiding anything that could be derided as "minority appeasement." Rahul Gandhi's soft Hindutva and his recent trek to Kailash Mansarovar has given the RSS great satisfaction. So have the multiple high-decibel pujas with which the Congress kicked off its campaign for Madhya Pradesh and the gaushalas promised by Kamal Nath.
"If society and politics mirrors our views, what is the problem? We have evolved. Shed our shyness and silence. Our interventions over the years are bearing fruit. Nobody can practise electoral politics by upsetting Hindus today. If Gandhi is going to temples, we are happy, just as we are happy to see Modi go to Kashi Vishwanath on his birthday,"says a top Sangh functionary.
But how will Bhagwat ensure that this new avatar of the RSS gets the message across to cadres? From the National Citizens Register (NCR) in Assam where Shah has belligerently said that the BJP would ensure each "ghuspetia" (interloper) is identified and driven out to the intense drive to create new enemies like the "urban naxal", the BJP's electoral campaign is all about hard Hindutva and a majoritarian agenda.
What should concern Modi-Shah is Bhagwat stating that the RSS does not tell workers to support any particular political party, not exactly reassuring in a big election year. Know that you need us as much as we need you - the message is not subtle.
(Swati Chaturvedi is an author and a journalist who has worked with The Indian Express, The Statesman and The Hindustan Times.)
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De Lille hits back: 'This is an attack for power and position'
10 January 2018
Cape Town - Patricia de Lille has hit back at those calling for her removal as mayor, saying their actions do not represent the City of Cape Town, and show they are pushing to get rid of her to replace her with a party member of their choice.
On Wednesday it emerged that the DA's Western Cape executive wants De Lille removed.
This comes as De Lille has found herself at the centre of a political storm, facing several allegations levelled at her by senior colleagues.
On Wednesday De Lille said the move by the DA's regional executive "does not represent the City of Cape Town DA caucus, because they never met".
'No mandate'
"Secondly after this statement by (DA Western Cape metro chairperson) Grant Twigg was issued I received numerous calls from members from various the branches of the DA saying that they have never been consulted on this statement by the regional executive nor have they given them the mandate."
She said the regional executive was meant to represent DA branches as well as members. De Lille said the regional executive needed to provide proof of when they had met the branches and what mandate they had received from the branches."They can do this by providing a list of the meetings which took place when branches took decisions," she said.
'Rush to get rid of De Lille'
De Lille said the regional executive was confused about its role.
"This is yet another example of the flagrant disregard for process within the DA in their rush to get rid of me and make (DA Western Cape leader) Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela the next Executive Mayor," she said.
"It illustrates my previous position that these attacks on me have been about power and positions all along."
De Lille's conduct in focus this weekend
De Lille's conduct will also be examined this weekend when the DA's Federal Executive meets to discuss reasons she previously provided as to why she should not resign as mayor.
De Lille's response relates to a report on findings by what has become known as the "Steenhuisen commission".
A subcommittee, headed by parliamentary whip John Steenhuisen, was previously established by the DA's federal executive to look into political management in the City of Cape Town. It is understood several allegations were made against De Lille.
Confidential report
Allegations against De Lille are also contained in a report by independent investigators from Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys.
This report, dated December 29, detailed a list of allegations against, and made by, several senior City officials.
De Lille was seeking legal advice on the independent report, as she said on Friday there were factual errors in it.She said these were not corrected, even though she had pointed out the errors.
The report found that De Lille may be guilty of gross misconduct for allegedly advising City manager Achmat Ebrahim that he need not report to the City council an allegation of misconduct against Melissa Whitehead, the commissioner of the transport and urban development authority.
This related to alleged irregularities involving payments to Volvo for bus chassis.
The Bowman Gilfillan report said a forensic report presented prima facie evidence that "the Commissioner (Whitehead) was involved in irregular expenditure in relation to payments in the aggregate amount of R43 801 807.06 made to Volvo for 29 bus chassis".
It also found that payments totalling R29 584 368 made to Scania for 24 bus chassis during June 2014 were irregular.