text:
Many of the Kentucky dairy farmers who sold their milk to Dean Foods have not yet found anyone else to buy it instead — and like Coombs, they could soon have to sell their cows. They are just the latest of more than 42,000 dairy farmers who have gone out of business since 2000, casualties of an outdated business model, pricey farm loans and pressures from corporate agriculture.
There were nearly 650,000 dairy farms in the U.S. in 1970, but just 40,219 remained at the end of 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cows are producing more milk than ever, but they're consolidated on bigger, more efficient farms. In 1987, half of American dairy farms had 80 or fewer cows; by 2012, that figure had risen to 900 cows.
Small dairy farmers, an aging population, were some of the last U.S. holdouts against the farming industry's pressure to grow or die — but it's unclear how much longer they can last. Hope grew when President Donald Trump tweeted support for the dairy industry in early June at the G-7 meeting in Canada, but experts and farmers say Trump mistakenly focused his ire on trade and tariffs rather than an American industry that is increasingly hostile to small-time operators.
Joe Schroeder takes calls from dozens of struggling farmers each month at Farm Aid, an organization founded by musician Willie Nelson to keep family farmers on their land. Small dairy farmers make up a third to half of those calls, Schroeder said. The farmers, who often do the milking themselves or with family members and work 12 to 16 hours a day, tell him about the electricity being turned off and not having money for groceries. They ask advice on declaring Chapter 12 — bankruptcy designed for farmers.
"I don't see anything that would give them hope at this point," Schroeder said. "The best advice I can give to these folks, dairy farmers, is to sell out as fast as you can."
The milk industry in crisis
At Walmart, shoppers in Kentucky can buy a gallon of milk for as little as 78 cents, but that's far less than what the company paid for it or even what it cost the farmer to produce. Stores often sell milk at a loss since it's a staple and customers may pick up more profitable items as well.
On average, farmers spend $1.92 to produce a gallon of milk and make $1.32 when they sell it to processors. This is the fourth year in a row that farmers' milk prices have dipped below the cost of production.
"We could buy all the gallons of milk out of the grocery store, bring them home to our bulk tank, pour it in there and sell it back to them and make more money," said Carilynn Coombs, Curtis's wife.
Low milk prices set off a cycle in which farmers produce more milk to ensure they're bringing in enough money to operate, leading to dairy products flooding the market and prices plummeting still further. Even when the price of milk rises, however, the cycle doesn't end — farmers keep milking as much as they can to cash in before the price drops again. It's a never-ending catch-22 of competition that is running dairy farmers aground.
Walmart's decision to build its own milk processing plant highlights another issue for farmers. In a trend that extends back to the 1970s but ramped up over the past decade, corporate agriculture is increasingly taking control of all stages of milk production, which can leave small farmers with fewer places to sell their milk, said Maury Cox, executive director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council, an advocacy group. Corporations opening milk processing plants would rather work with fewer large dairy farms than thousands of small ones, Cox added.
"What do you do in this situation when you don't have a market for your milk?"
That, Cox said, leaves farmers asking: "What do you do in this situation when you don't have a market for your milk?"
The question is of particular relevance to dairy farmers in the Southeast, where the industry is steeped in a certain regional irony.
While there is a surplus of milk nationwide, Kentucky and the Southeast face a net deficit of 41 billion pounds of milk annually, according to Mark Stephenson, a University of Wisconsin dairy economist. That means that even as dairy farmers in these states struggle, grocery stores there are importing milk in refrigerated trucks from the Midwest.
Why are Kentucky milk farmers being frozen out of the local market? Part of the answer lies with powerful dairy cooperatives, groups of farmers who work together to sell their milk. Dairy Farmers of America, the nation's largest dairy cooperative, has an incentive to maintain the milk deficit in the Southeast because it gives the group's members in the Midwest a market.
Fourteen Kentucky farmers recently tried to join the cooperative, but they were denied because the group saw them as competition, the farmers told NBC News.
John Wilson, the group's senior vice president and chief fluid marketing officer, said that the co-op recognized "the dairy farmers in Kentucky who have been displaced face a tough situation," but did not provide a clear reason for denying their membership.
"Membership decisions are handled on a regional basis and evaluated based on a number of factors," Wilson said, "including farms in the area, milk volumes, supply-and-demand conditions and milk quality."
How Canada milks differently
The struggles of American dairy farmers haven't extended to their peers north of the border. Canada's government runs a supply management system that controls the nation's dairy, egg and poultry output. Canada uses the system to enforce domestic production quotas as well as limit its dairy imports and exports, which keeps prices steady and guarantees farmers a stable income — though it has a larger impact on consumers' wallets.
Canadian dairy farmers, however, have enough extra money to fix buildings, buy new equipment and even take vacations, said John Kalmey, 66, a small-dairy farmer in Shelbyville, Kentucky, who is on the brink of ending his family's 80 years in the dairy business and who has spoken to and visited farmers in Canada.
Small-dairy farmers in the U.S. like Kalmey, who average a salary of just over $20,000 a year if they can afford to give themselves one at all, marvel at those luxuries.
"I think it's a shame we don't have that same [system] here," Kalmey said.
The disparity has also caught the attention of Trump, who placed blame for the floundering American dairy industry at Canada's feet during the G-7 conference in Quebec. Trump attacked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — calling him "dishonest & weak" — for Canada's dairy tariff that keeps its farmers afloat. "Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!" Trump tweeted.
Kalmey and other dairy farmers, though, do not believe that an end to the dairy tariffs would be a solution. If anything, removing Canada's protections would leave dairy farmers there in the same boat as those in the U.S. Some farmers worried that Trump is more likely to cause a trade war than open a new market for them — they fear losing the limited export market that the U.S. currently has, which could cause the price of milk to drop further.
And trade isn't the main source of the industry's difficulties: Dairy exports were up 2 percent between 2016 and 2017, according to the USDA. For 2018, the USDA forecasts 7 percent growth.
Loss of historic farms causes economic ripples
Gary Rock, 59, lives in Hodgenville, Kentucky, an area of rolling hills and loose rock fences, on a farm that has been passed down through his family for 300 years. After Dean Foods dropped his contract amid Walmart's expansion, he expects that he will be the last generation to ever milk a cow on this land.
The past few years haven't been easy. In 2012, Rock rebuilt his farm after it was hit by a tornado that destroyed all the buildings except the one where he milks his cows. The following year, he lost his legs in a tractor accident, but he kept farming. Then his only employee left after the Dean Foods announcement, so Rock began milking the cows by himself. Now, he must consider selling off portions of his farm to stay afloat.
"That is not what America is about, I'll tell you that right now," Rock said.
Source: nbcnews.com


text: Gene therapy offers many conceptual advantages to treat muscle diseases, especially various forms of muscular dystrophies; however, it faces a number of unique challenges, including the need to deliver a therapeutic vector to all muscles throughout the body. In Muscle Gene Therapy: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field present a collection of techniques aimed at bridging the translational gap in muscle gene therapy between the prevalent rodent models and vitally important larger animal models. Divided into three sections, this volume examines basic protocols for optimizing the muscle gene expression cassette and for evaluating the therapeutic outcomes, new developments in muscle gene therapy technology such as adeno-associated viral vector (AAV), oligonucleotide-mediated exon-skipping, and novel RNA-based strategies, and step-by-step guidance on muscle gene delivery in swine, ovine, canine, and non-human primates. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology (TM) series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, detailed, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Authoritative and cutting-edge, Muscle Gene Therapy: Methods and Protocols serves as an invaluable resource for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and principle investigators pursuing the crucial advancement of muscle disease gene therapy in the hope of someday curing these debilitating disorders.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
We offer to our customers several options of financing by means of a bank credit or leasing using credit lines of European banks.
long-term credit financing by foreign banks for up to 5 years (mimimal amount of the deal - 250000 Euro) on the following conditions:
- 1. 15% of bonded goods value (terms of delivery - DAP (Incoterms 2010)) are to be paid through bank transfer or by means of a letter of credit executed by a foreign bank - payment by installments or deferred payment for 1 year 2.
This financing scheme has the following advantages:
- acceptable interest rate on the foreign banks credits;
- long term of credit;
- the first payment out of 85% can be made with a delay from the delivery or from the equipment commissioning date.
Option 2
- 100% of the goods value are to be paid by means of short- and medium-term credit lines provided by foreign banks for 1-2 years. Payment by installments/ deferred payment is also possible. This financing scheme has the following advantages:
- acceptable interest rate; - no expenses on the financing insurance;
- financing can be arranged within short time. Notes:
- All the above mentioned financing schemes are arranged through authorized national banks
- The final decision concerning the possibility and conditions of financing has to be made by a national bank depending on the customer's credit scoring (favourable balance, sufficient financial flow and security interest).
- The final structure and conditions of the financing depend on a gi


text:
Fact or fiction
Mysterious Ray of Light causes panic in Edmonton, Canada
On Wednesday evening 27 November 2019, the citizens of Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) were amazed by the presence of a gigantic ray of light that seemed to be projected by a huge sphere of light that was located near the oil refinery.
This mysterious ray of light caused panic among the people to attack the switchboards of the fire brigade and the police. According to local media, the strange phenomenon was seen for the first time around 7:00 pm and remained visible for hours.
As often as it happens with such events, many people have published photos of the mysterious pillar of light on social networks and have speculated about its origin. And among the most popular theories was that the lightning was evidence of an alien invasion.
Welp, it's been a good run but it looks like the Apocalypse is nigh.
(Yes, I know it's the flare at the @EPCOR Gold Bar plant but it looks damn spooky) #yeg #yegwx pic.twitter.com/EXl8dLvwdS
— ❄ Laurie ❄ (@MakingLaurie) 27 November 2019
However, the most skeptical, expressed concern that the strange light came from a disaster of some kind and continued to report it to the fire department, which offered an alternative explanation via Twitter for what people saw in the sky.
light pillars! Looks to be a refinery throwing up some light that's refracting off the ice crystals in the air to create that bright spire. #yegwx https://t.co/6Gy8D5299h
— Josh Classen (@joshclassenCTV) 27 November 2019
According to the official version, the ray of light was neither of extraterrestrial nor demonic origin and had a much less sinister explanation. The fire brigade then wrote on Twitter that: "it was established that it could be a controlled fire at the Imperial Oil refinery in Strathcona, which will continue for the next 48 hours".
According to CBC News, it would have been a type of incineration used to safely burn additional gases that cannot be used. Strathcona is an oil refinery located just outside Edmonton. The refinery fire was to last 48 hours in total and could be seen west of Parkland County. Although some citizens of Edmonton thought it was an extraterrestrial activity, others knew exactly what was happening when they saw bright light in the sky.
But this explanation did not prevent some conspiracy theorists from insuring that it had nothing to do with the Strathcona refinery, since as a general rule any unusual activity in its facilities was communicated in advance. For what they believe the Canadian authorities are trying to hide what has happened, that the light beam is of extraterrestrial origin, be it a sort of signal or the landing of an alien ship.
Fact or fiction
Sprites: Mysterious inhabitants of the Earth's ionosphere
Sprite, "The mysterious inhabitant of the earth's ionosphere," as cryptozoologists respectfully call it, is a ball of fire, a flash, a spot of light that sometimes, successful observers succeed in capturing when observing the sky.
The spot makes strange chaotic movements, dances, draws strange geometric shapes in the sky, and then disappears as instantly as it appears.
Ufologists consider sprites, of course, alien ships, and cryptozoologists, an amazing creature whose body consists of some energy that can exist in both three and four dimensions. Sprites are also called "tigers," "elves," and "blue jets."
They belong to the spirits of the elements, who care about human affairs. Therefore, from the point of view of the most mystically minded cryptozoologists, the appearance of a sprite is a signal that something extraordinary can happen to the observer in the near future – both bad and good. Here and in ancient sources it is said:
"There is a tree named Tsalifa, on which bird eggs grow instead of fruits.
Birds that only fly in the sky and cannot touch the earth hatch out of it, they cut the air of the earth and people's air with their wings, because it is too rough for them, and when such a bird flies, the air becomes thin, and only when such a bird flies and the air becomes thin, the person can hear the voice of God, otherwise the person does not hear the voice of God, since the air at his ears is too dense" (Midrash Talpiot – section of the Oral Torah).
Some cryptozoologists believe that sprites are an alternative form of existence of matter, the primary amoeba of the nascent world of "pure energies", which in the future, will subsequently become the dominant form of life in the Universe.
Official science believes that cryptozoologists see all kinds of nonsense and for their sprites they take the signal lights of aircraft, the rays of searchlights, the glare of car headlights on the clouds and ball lightning.
Fact or fiction
A strange story about an ominous Japanese TV commercial
Urban legends of a terrible TV commercial of 1985 with a girl and a demon child in Japan are becoming more and more popular every year. This advertisement really causes strange sensations, but is it really so scary?
If you lived in Japan in 1985 and watched TV, sooner or later you would see one of the strangest commercials created for Kleenex cleaning wipes.
There are two characters in the commercials: a pretty girl in a long white dress and a 2-3-year-old child in the make-up of the red-skinned one-horned cannibal demon from Japanese mythology.
Both of them are sitting on the hay, the little "eater" looks angry, while the girl gently throws up napkins or tries to stroke the "eater". They don't pronounce a single word in 30 seconds of each video and all this happens under the melancholy slow song "It's a Fine Day" by Edward Burton and Jane.
As soon as these commercials began to appear on TV, many people began to feel that the commercials scared them and that they had an incomprehensible effect on the psyche. The reaction of the audience was so negative that the videos were soon removed from the show. But the story did not end there, soon various scary stories and stories associated with this advertisement began to disperse throughout the country, which in our days have turned into urban legends.
First of all, it was stated that the song "It's a Fine Day" in the original performance in German was not at all romantic, but contained the refrain "Die, die, everyone will be cursed and killed." It was even said that repeated listening to this song imposes on people a peculiar "mental attitude" to death. Then, unverified but persistent rumors began to appear that many people who took part in the filming of these videos began to die a strange and sudden death. Including it was reported that the boy who played the cannibal demon suddenly lost consciousness and soon died from the failure of the internal organs.
It was said that the director, cameramen and both producers of this advertisement also died. And many other crew members suffered from accidents or various unpleasant things happened to them. The actress who played the girl in a white dress allegedly went crazy and was sent to a psychiatric clinic shortly after filming in commercials.
According to other versions, she committed suicide after giving birth to a terribly mutilated child. Ordinary viewers who saw this ad several times, allegedly, either went crazy, tried to commit suicide or simply disappeared without a trace.
In 2006, the official television version of these commercials was completely destroyed, but soon amateur videos of this advertisement appeared on YouTube. And soon, many people began to say that from watching this advertisement they had cramps, headaches, or even loss of consciousness. Several deaths have even been reported.
Some users noticed another oddity: if you watch this ad at night, then the small details of the video change by themselves. Sometimes a cannibal boy becomes colored blue, and the color of the girl's dress also changes, or interference bars begin to run across the video screen. Some viewers wrote that these commercials do not just feel like something ominous, they allegedly encoded some information aimed at destroying the human psyche or taking it under control.
All this is quite frightening, like a plot from a horror movie, but most likely all this is completely (or partially) fiction. The fact is that at least one striking "fact" has not been completely confirmed – the girl in white is the actress Keiko Matsuzaka, who is still alive and healthy and has never been in a mental hospital. At the same time, it was neither possible to confirm nor deny the death of the demon boy or accidents with the film crew. No information was available on them.
Fact or fiction
The Woman who fell in love with an alien from Venus and gave birth to a hybrid child
While climbing a hill near Johannesburg, a woman saw a low-hanging silver disk there, and then she had a telepathic connection with one of the aliens. He was very similar to a man, they began to love, which led to the birth of a child. The story of Elizabeth Klarer is one of the most bizarre and unusual in ufology. So much so that many suspected Elizabeth of fiction for the sake of self-interest or simply of an excessively rich imagination.
At the same time, the woman herself assured that everything she told was true. Even if there appears a love for an alien, the birth of a child from him and a journey through the colorful star worlds. Some directly accused Elizabeth of being crazy, eccentric, or suffering from some kind of mental problem. At the same time, Elizabeth Klarer was quite smart, competent and educated. She was born in 1910 in South Africa, her parents were of noble birth and a girl from a young age was fond of music and sciences.
Elizabeth was especially interested in meteorology, and when the Second World War began, she worked in the intelligence of the South African Air Force and decrypted secret German radio programs. After the war, she also did not do anything "eccentric or unabashed". But in 1950, a book about UFOs accidentally fell into her hands and she immediately remembered something that had long ago gone somewhere in the very depths of her memory. She remembered that when she was 7 years old, she and her sister saw in the sky a flying silver disk that glowed and soared very low right above their farm.
And this was not a solitary event, but only the first of a whole series when little Elizabeth watched flying disks. These memories and the read book about UFOs turned Elizabeth into a big fan of ufology, however, the strangest events in her life began in 1954. Elizabeth found out that over a hill in a rural area near Johannesburg people often saw UFOs and she decided to go there and explore everything. When Elizabeth arrived there and spoke with the local Zulus, they told her that there was a "lightning bird" on the hill and that their legends had been telling about her for many years.
When Elizabeth herself climbed this hill, she immediately ran into a low-hanging disk-shaped object. He made a humming noise, and in the windows of the ship Elizabeth saw humanoid creatures. She wanted to come closer, but she was suddenly pushed away by a wave of hot air, but at the same time she immediately got a telepathic connection with the creature from the UFO, which said that his name was Akon.
Elizabeth talked with him for a while and every minute realized that she wanted to learn more about these creatures. When the contact ended and the UFO flew away, Elizabeth came to the hill several more times over the next two years in the hope of talking to Akon again. In 1956, she was given a second chance. When Elizabeth came to the hill again, she saw a flying disk coming down, sits on top of the hill, and then Akon stepped out and invited Elizabeth inside. Next to him was his friend, whom Akon introduced as a botanist and astrophysicist, and then they both began to lead Elizabeth around the ship and talk about him.
They said that their disk is a reconnaissance ship and that in the orbit of the planet is a mother ship, which is much larger than this. They flew there and Elizabeth saw a huge cigar-shaped object, the length of which was 8 miles (!), So she was told. Inside this ship everything resembled a huge beautiful city, there were houses, parks with trees, clearings with flowers and even artificial lakes. And of course there were a lot of humanoids. Elizabeth described them as very similar to people, but taller, more beautiful, more polite, gentle, completely not aggressive and not cruel.
Akon and others told Elizabeth that they were actually from Venus and that they lived on her before she turned into a cold piece of stone. When Venus died, they flew to a planet called Meton and now live there. They described that when Venus was a normal planet. there were many plants and it was very similar to Earth. They said that Venus died due to the fact that its orbit has changed and it has come too close to the Sun. And that when they realized that the irreparable would happen, they began to fly away from Venus in search of other worlds, and they used the Earth and the Moon for temporary stops.
Elizabeth found out that Venusians still have their bases on Earth, the Moon, and also on Mars and they regularly visit them because they feel responsible for the fate of earthlings and want to make them more developed. After this detailed excursion, Elizabeth was returned to Earth, on the same hill, but even then she realized that Akon very much attracted her as a man. Akon also had feelings for Elizabeth. In the following months, they met several times and Akon gave her a special ring, with which Elizabeth could telepathically communicate with him at any time.
There were intimate contacts between them, after which Elizabeth once realized that she was pregnant. It was 1958, and when Elizabeth told Akon about the baby, he suggested that she fly to their planet Meton so that Elizabeth could give birth there. So they did.
Planet Meton was very developed and was one of the seven planets inhabited by the Venusians. Elizabeth then described in detail what civilization looks like on this planet and her words painted a perfect society as in utopia. There were no wars, crime, poverty, everyone had equal rights and everyone had equal access to food.
There was no monetary system, and all the houses and enterprises were powered by renewable and unlimited energy. People wore luxurious silk clothes and lived mostly in vast park areas. There were no high-rise buildings in their cities, no factories, and the air was very clean. Children were trained with the help of telepathy and therefore they had neither textbooks nor schools. In an interview with ufologist Stuart Bush, Elizabeth told for example this:
"Meton is similar in size to the Earth, but it's a bit larger and it's covered almost entirely by the oceans. The land there is part of the island, not the mainland. The climate is very good and they keep it under control. They have almost everything you can want, that's true utopia. Not only are they technically more advanced for thousands of years than we are, but they are spiritually very developed. They have no politicians, no laws, no money. Medicine there is a science that is not even considered mandatory for health, they are all healthy anyway. Their way of thinking is different from ours, they are very loving, gentle and creative people.
Everyone does the work that he loves the most. There is no need for law, no crime and no police. Everyone's behavior is controlled only by a code of ethics. They constantly create beauty around them, there is complete harmony with it. Their houses are beautiful and made of transparent walls. They do not have books, but they make up for this by frequent travels throughout the galaxy, and always take their children, even the smallest, with them to learn from their own experience.
They have technologies to look into the past at any moment in history. For example, they can see our planet during the time of the dinosaurs. They paint beautiful paintings and write wonderful harmonic music. They have no problems in learning languages, because communication through telepathy does not require this."
In general, Elizabeth was in a wonderful place and of course she really wanted to stay there forever. However, it turned out that this was impossible, she was explained that Meton's vibrations were completely different than on Earth, and if Elizabeth stays there too long, her heart will weaken. "Elizabeth was forced to say goodbye to Akon with tears in her eyes and leaving her son Isling to return to Earth.
In the following years, Akon and Isling visited Elizabeth many times on Earth, and then Akon and his son went on a long journey through the galaxy. In the mid-1970s, Elizabeth told the whole story to ufologists and became very popular in their community. She was interested in journalists, she attended various conferences about UFOs. Unfortunately, elsewhere, Elizabeth was mostly ridiculed for "fantasy writing".
In 1980, Elizabeth Klarer released a book about herself, "Beyond the Light Barrier", but after it began to insult her even more and even pursue her. Threats were sent to her. intimidated, so soon Elizabeth decided to "go underground." She stopped communicating with ufologists and journalists. In the 1990s, she worked on her second book, The File of Gravity, but did not have time to finish it, having passed away in 1994. The story of Elizabeth Klarer still causes a skeptical smile for many and is read like a fairy tale, but Elizabeth herself, in the words of her entourage, was in her mind until she was old, did not at all resemble an insane dreamer and always said that her words were true.
Strange sprite occurrences in Mexico: Signs of thing to come?
Photos of UFO debris collected from a UFO crash site in Canada
Vatican translator: Alien god is the creator of Homo Sapiens
Top-secret Mogul project: how the US spied on the USSR
Osborne family reunites in a TV show about paranormal
Will the Middle East explode on July 24?
Hollywood studios are built on the blood of babies – Mel Gibson
Rocket builder Jack Parsons tried to create a homunculus
Can the Universe consciously imitate its own existence?
An armada of thousands of UFOs is gathering near the Earth?
Vatican translator: Alien god is the creator of Homo Sapiens
The Vatican translator and Italian religious scholar Mauro Biglino shares the view that the original Jewish Bible and the Old...
Alvin Toffler: Rural bioconverters as an alternative to urbanism
The great American futurologist Alvin Toffler gives a chance to the countryside. His prediction is that the countryside will be...
Figures of mysterious creatures found in 10,000-year-old graves in Jordan
When excavating in Jordan, an international team from the Kharaysin archaeological team research project discovered dozens of strange Neolithic figures...
Red UFOs. Stalin suspected of alien attacks on the United States
The Soviet leader was suspected of organizing an alien invasion of the United States in 1947 in order to destabilize...
Traces of the great shocks of the past – nuclear ruins and star wars of antiquity
Scientists often say that modern civilization is threatened with death as a result of a global war using weapons of...
- Apocalypse & Armageddon3 days ago
Will the Middle East explode on July 24?
- Occult2 weeks ago
Hollywood studios are built on the blood of babies – Mel Gibson
- Occult4 weeks ago
Rocket builder Jack Parsons tried to create a homunculus
- Metaphysics & Psychology3 weeks ago
Can the Universe consciously imitate its own existence?
- Aliens & UFO's4 weeks ago
An armada of thousands of UFOs is gathering near the Earth?
- Fact or fiction2 weeks ago
A strange story about an ominous Japanese TV commercial
- Aliens & UFO's4 weeks ago
Many UFOs appeared near the Falcon-9 rocket
- Apocalypse & Armageddon2 weeks ago
Nibiru with satellites spotted near the sun


text:
About Our Auction
Deadmonton Haunted House is a proud supporter of F.A.R.R.M Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement for the 2019 season and we are excited to host our 3rd online auction to raise funds for F.A.R.R.M!
In April 2019, FARRM experienced a devastating fire that took he lives of their beloved animals and barn. We feel that as a community, we can help them with the long road they have ahead of them, to re-build and provide a safe and loving place for rescued farm animals.
Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM) is an animal sanctuary near Wetaskiwin, AB with facilities for surrendered and abused farm animals. We love and care for all animals equally and pride ourselves on being non-discriminatory.
Thank you to all who donated to our event - this would not have been possible without you! And thank you to all who bid on these items as your bids will change the lives of many fur-babies this year!
Happy bidding!
About Deadmonton Haunted House
Deadmonton Haunted House is Edmonton's premier Halloween Attraction in its sixth year of operation. Each year, Deadmonton Haunted House proudly supports a local charity who we feel is an essential part of our community. For 2019, Deadmonton proudly supports F.A.R.R.M! Farm Animal Rescue & Rehoming Movement! Alongside our online auction we will be having a "Fill the Hearse" night and hope to fill a hearse full of supplies for FARRM (bring oats!) so stop by the haunt on October 3rd with your donation! 7031 Gateway Blvd.


text: Tactile Object Posted February 8, 2019 Hey folks! Just looking to get some info to my astroneer clanmates. I would like to know the new 'tundra' that will have both hematite and wolframite. And really just looking for confirmed resources on each planet to compile a new full list, i will post when complete. Thank you very much for your time! Tactile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
The Numbers are In: The Job Market Stinks!
It's tough to be a law school grad these days.
We knew that, but today we have some cold hard facts to back up just how hard it is to find a good law job. The National Association for Law Placement released employment data for 2009 grads from ABA-accredited law schools.
Here's the top line number: 88% of the grads are employed. That doesn't seem so bad at first blush, but it's the lowest employment rate since the mid-1990s.
And the numbers get uglier once you unpack them, according to NALP. Nearly 25% of all the jobs reported were temporary. Also, a full 2% of the jobs reported were fellowships, grant programs and other opportunities provided by the graduates' law schools.
There are still other sobering statistics:


text:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: the Media Gallery will be closed, starting May 2nd, 2019. Make sure you save anything valuable before this date!
0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.
Hows this then,
"God, it's so hard to be a smartass nowadays." Dr. Neil Watts (To the Moon)
Lunair's and Eshe's seem so OOC. o-o;
is her tongue sticking out?
Quote from: Rayen on November 24, 2009, 06:15:04 PMLunair's and Eshe's seem so OOC. o-o;So..? Look at Karidan's smiley. He doesn't smile. A total OOC
i tried to make mine in-character. i just suck at mouths. it was supposed to be like her yelling mouth from the faceset (like in the intro)


text:
Farm / Vacant Land for Sale: 2210 Struthers Road, Grass Lake
If you have been looking for a farm to bring you back in time to the simpler self sufficient times then look no further. This is a tremendous opportunity for you to own a well restored and maintained farm in the country in western Washtenaw County. 164.41 acres with 7 buildings – 1 residential, 6 agricultural. The home is a 2,332 sf two story house with attic, basement and wine cellar. The upper level has master bedroom with two walk-in closets; master bath; and two additional bedrooms with cedar closet. The main level has hardwood floors; one bedroom, one full bath with claw tub; large dining room; family room with built in bookshelves and natural fireplace; study off living room; large professional kitchen with commercial vent, copper hood, 6-burner Blue Star range, 80,000 BTU wok burner & wok, tiled counter tops; and glassed in sunroom and expansive front and side porches. The house has newly painted, well maintained plaster walls, wide plank oak trim woodwork, and 1920's period ceiling light fixtures in the dining, living room & master bedroom. Behind the house is a sauna plumbed with electricity with a large shaded picnic area behind it. The grounds have a 10 acre organic garden plot fertilized only with compost and manure since 1986; fruit trees scattered throughout (apple, pears, white and red mulberry, sour cherry, quince); asparagus, rhubarb horseradish and sorrel patches; gooseberry, raspberry, and currants gardens. The 40 acre plot in the back has pristine hardwoods including maple, oak, hickory, and beech trees with meadow park-like grassy wetlands. There is a stream in the back pasture and a natural pond with development possibility.
The agricultural buildings include: a chicken coop, several small farm utility buildings and shed, an old outhouse, a general purpose barn and a large barn that you can't find in this great of shape very often!
Eighty (80) tillable acres
Grass Lake Schools.
For Sale: 164.41 Acres, $895,000
For more information, contact Charlie Koenn at (734) 926-0230 or email@example.com


text: How One Cheer Coach Breaks it Down to Parents / OMNI CHEER BLOG / COACHING / HOW ONE CHEER COACH BREAKS IT DOWN TO PARENTS Tweet Posted on 16. November 2017 by Brittany in COACHING I have heard it said a thousand times, "I just wish a parent understood where we are coming from." It's a true statement though. I believe I can safely say that anyone who has coached any sport has had that thought at least once. Why is it that we say that, but never actually take the time to allow them to understand? Have you ever attempted to break it down to them? If not, feel free to print this out, leave my personal email address and let me take care of this.Parents, you should know this sport requires dedication. The majority of the athletes rely on you to get them where they need to be, to pay for the things they need and to relay information that is valuable to them. Cheerleading is a team sport and lucky for you, the moment you signed your offspring up, you became part of the team as well! Congratulations! Welcome to the team.Why are we so strict on lateness?As I stated, cheerleading is a team sport. No, it is NOT like any other sport. Each cheerleader is one piece of a giant puzzle. Without that piece, the puzzle is not–and cannot be–complete. If they're late, time is being taken away from the people who showed up on time. That could have been an additional 20 minutes that the stunt needed to finally get it to work properly and beautifully. If you run late on an occasion, fine. A heads-up can make a world of difference. If you are constantly running late, well I just don't know what to say. When I am late, it causes my entire day to be ruined. Perhaps you should write a counter-piece explaining to me why and how you are okay with always being late, because I just don't get it. (Coaches, you could always tell these parents an earlier time; I started doing it and it works wonderfully.)Why are we so strict on absences?We can't just sub someone out and still have it together. It just doesn't work that way. We don't have starters or others who sit on the bench. We don't have an understudy who learns each part of a two minute and thirty second routine. If they are not there, well you just took away a valuable puzzle piece. "Susie was sick though, Coach Brittany." Listen. We are not asking for them to tumble or to jump around and risk throwing up. We are asking that they just show up. Take some Tylenol, come in pajamas, bring a blanket and a pillow and just be there. If your cheerleader can lay on the couch, Snapchatting on their phone '#feelslikedeath #bingewatchingnetflix', then they can sit at practice and see what is being taught. Most coaches have a plan of action. An unexpected absence throws a wrench into that. If the reason is valid, it is valid and the coach will understand. Missing a competition. Ugh. This literally just hurts my soul. It's impossible. Unless it is an extreme emergency, there is just no excuse for your cheerleader to ever miss a competition without giving your coach ample notice to work around it. Attendance policies are not just in place for our amusement; they're meant for the best of the team and your cheerleader. Lack of dedication and lack of showing up can create some serious tension between the team. It's something we hate when it happens, but we unfortunately understand why it does. Most of us coaches volunteer our time to be there with your cheerleader and their team. Other parents volunteer their time to get their cheerleader to practices and competitions. If you are serious about this sport, you will find a way.Why do you have to switch the routine when a cheerleader can't compete?Again, cheerleading is not like other sports. We don't have back-ups to just throw in there for a one-time purpose. It wouldn't be fair to those girls who are there day in and day out hoping for a chance to be on the team permanently. Is there a chance your cheerleader will lose their spot? Honestly, yes. If we rework the routine because we have to, everything falls into place better and they perform ridiculously better than your cheerleader did, they can and will lose their spot. It's not a sport for favoritism. It's not out of spite–it's what is always best for the team. The show must go on.Why do you constantly make changes?Did you ever take notice to the table or stage that the cheerleaders are facing when they are on the cheerleading mat? No? Take a look. There are people there. Those people are called 'judges'. They hold the fate of our team in their hands. We cater to what they want, just as you would do if you were to receive a quarterly review from your boss. If we were to leave things in that were less than perfect, we aren't doing our job. We aren't doing what is best for those girls to set them up for disappointment when it could have been avoided. Plus, think on the bright side: it meant that your cheerleader progressed, and is able to learn new and harder skills.What is on the score sheets? "But, those scores look good to me!"HA HA! You want to learn about score sheets? How to read and translate the cheer language that the judges speak? Great, do you have a month for me to teach you? We are judged on so many different categories and subcategories. Those categories have guidelines and rules. You need four different skills, two elite in order to receive a 'higher' end score on that score sheet. There's just too much to teach, I am sorry. Those who glance and go, "oh, that 9.3 looks good to me." You are not looking at it right. You see that 9.3 out of 10. In your head, it is 1-10. Your head is wrong. That 9.3 is honestly a .3 out of a max score of 1. Not looking hot now is it, Nancy?We aren't mean–well, most of us aren't. What you see is being mean is us pushing: pushing your child out of their comfort zone so that they can reach the potential we know they are able to reach. It is not mean that I do not lie to them and tell them they looked absolutely amazing when the truth is they were a 3 out of 10. That's called honesty. It's genuine. Me not lying will have them knowing when they did do amazing, and trust me, it will mean more to them than me saying "great job" when I did not mean it. We, as coaches, wish parents understood. Yet, parents will never be able to fully understand. You can't explain your feelings, your bond or your emotions. Saying and explaining certain areas of our world is hard, but can be done. Parents actually grasping those words and fully understanding them is another thing. It goes through one ear and flows out the other, because it's not something they deal with on an everyday basis. What we can do is try. Remember that parents don't know the ins and outs, and have a bit of patience with them. Be honest and open. Parents, please do the same. Take a moment and step outside of the parent role, and put yourself in our shoes. If you don't get it, ask. If you're mad at how we act or at something we do because you don't fully understand, why don't you give yourself 24 hours to calm down and come to us? If you are just going to nag and complain, expect the same treatment you give us. You know, where it goes through one ear and right out the other? We may nod, but trust me, it's not sinking in.Cheer coaches, how do you break it down for parents? Let us know in the comments! About the AuthorBrittanyBrittany is a mother of three, a volunteer youth cheerleading coach, and an ex-cheerleader who enjoys spending time with her family, making crafts, and reading about history.


text:
621 S Sherman Street – Denver, CO
Sit on the porch and enjoy all this cozy street has to offer…neighbors walking their pets, just stopping by to say hello, and active and vibrant neighborhood with people genuinely excited to be out and about! Inside; the perfect combination of classic charm and updated bliss provides move-in ready abilities. Cuddle up on the couch next to the fireplace, pamper guests with a home cooked meal, head out back for your low maintenance backyard oasis. Updated kitchen with newer appliances, the perfect space for cooking up a storm, don't miss the huge pantry! Upstairs, three bedrooms await, with custom bathroom and the perfect little patio for sipping coffee in the morning, or enjoying a glass of wine for the sunset. Guest lounge, flex space, playroom extravaganza…the options are endless in the basement, complete with a steam shower and fully updated bathroom. This Wash Park Victorian truly has it all.
- Listing Price: $780,000
- Square Footage: 2,313 sqft.
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5


text:
Burleson: 817-447-8383
Get rid of the cloudiness that's been affecting your vision. Robert Chiang, MD, provides trusted care and precise surgical methods to effectively remove cataracts from your eye lenses. Your vision will be back to normal in no time!
Be sure to select a Board Certified eye surgeon
Look no further for the focused, complete care you need for your cataract treatment. With over 20 years of experience, we're the team for you.
Often, cataracts are age-related. Don't let them affect your quality of life any longer. Contact our office today to schedule a surgical consultation.
Cataract is a cloudiness of the lens that affects your vision. It can impair your vision to drive and read. You may also experience problems with glare. Dr. Chiang can evaluate your eyes and determine if you are a candidate for surgery. He will discuss the many different lens option that are available to suit your needs. These include toric lens implants for astigmatism and multifocal lens implants for presbyopia. He performs small incision, no stitch cataract surgery.


text: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a game is being played over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi to protect senior figures linked to the crime. Erdogan's comments come as Saudi Arabia's top prosecutor met Turkish officials for a second time. Riyadh has reportedly handed over testimonies of 18 suspects to Ankara after refusing to do so earlier. There are still disagreements over where the suspects should be tried. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Istanbul. Middle East Turkey Saudi Arabia


text:
Stop sign violation results in crash in Recreation Park neighborhood Arlington Heights.
Arlington Heights police responded about 8:05 AM Tuesday to a property damage crash at Miner Street and Pine Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee admitted that she failed to stop at a stop sign and failed to yield to cross traffic from the right traveling with the right of way.
The Jeep Cherokee hit the left rear wheel of a yellow Ford Fusion that was westbound on Miner Street
The Ford Fusion spun 180 degrees after it was hit and received damage that extended up the driver's side rear roof post. The 2003 Jeep Cherokee had very little damage.
The Ford Fusion was a ServiceMaster fleet car, that was possibly going to be totaled because of the crash.
The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was ticketed by Arlington Heights police for failure to obey the stop sign.
For years two stop signs have controlled Pine Avenue at the intersection in the Recreation Park neighborhood. In early August, the Village Board of Arlington Heights approved the installation of 10 entirely new stop signs at five previously uncontrolled intersections nearby in the Recreation Park neighborhood.
The neighborhood now includes a new zone of stop sign configuration that is bordered by Arlington Heights Road, Haddow Avenue, Euclid Avenue and Miner Street. All twenty intersections are regulated to help prevent crashes and to control any single street from being traveled at higher speeds without any stops. Monday, the driver of the Jeep Cherokee that was ticketed claimed she had stopped, but then moved into the intersection without seeing the other vehicle. The driver of the Ford Fusion, which was hit in the rear, claimed the driver of the Cherokee never stopped.
LIVE TRAFFIC MAP of neighborhood to a property damage crash at near Miner Street and Pine Avenue Arlington Heights, IL …
Get updates from The Cardinal CRIME BLOG 'Plus' on Facebook. Just 'LIKE' the 'Arlington Cardinal Crime & Forensics' Page (become a fan of our page). The updates cover all posts in the 24/7 Crime Alerts! and sub-categories. See all of The Cardinal Facebook fan pages at Arlingtoncardinal.com/about/facebook …
IMPORTANT NOTE: All persons referred to as subjects, defendants, offenders or suspects, etc. are presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
SEARCH BOX PRODUCES RESULTS FOR The Cardinal -- Arlingtoncardinal.com ...
Where background Wikipedia info/photos are used, original work is modified and released under CC-BY-SA.
::: Health, wellness and fitness gifts! CoolFitnessGifts.com ::: Cubs, Sox caps at ChicagoFanfare.com :::
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS BREAKING NEWS --The Cardinal -- Arlingtoncardinal.com is a breaking news blog with Arlington Heights & Chicagoland emphasis. Early breaking reports may prove to be inaccurate after follow-up investigation, which may or may not be updated in The Cardinal -- Arlingtoncardinal.com. For in-depth coverage, please also check the following links for network television, cable news networks and Chicago local media coverage ...
Daily Herald | Daily Herald -- Arlington Heights | YouTube.com/DailyHeraldClips
Today's headline videos: FOXNews Video | YouTube.com/FoxNews | Associated Press | The Cardinal
|RSS Help ...
All Headlines
crimeblog | fireblog
|« EARLIER | SEARCH ARTICLES BY DATE -- Arlingtoncardinal.com/searchdate | LATER »


text:
WATCH: Stand up, Farke flaws and a derby rout – The PinkUn Show with Along Come Norwich
PUBLISHED: 20:25 29 August 2018 | UPDATED: 07:15 30 August 2018
Watch this week's interactive Norwich City fanzine The PinkUn Show from The Woolpack discuss all the big Canaries talking points.
We headed back from Cardiff to bring you our weekly Canaries fanzine – and there was a slight spring in our step too.
Host Michael Bailey is joined by this week's guests: Two of Along Come Norwich's podcast duo, Andy Lawn and Tom Parsley.
You can watch and interact with The PinkUn Show LIVE every Wednesday on the PinkUn's Facebook page.
Kicking off live from about 7pm on a Wednesday night as usual, edition 149 of the show wonders where it has all been going wrong (but sometimes right) for Daniel Farke, how good Leeds really were, what the plan is for the end of the transfer window, flying high at Cardiff – plus the small matter of looking ahead to Sunday's trip to the division's bottom club (we can't remember who that is just now).
And yes, both boys predict big wins – just about.
All Canaries supporters are welcome every week to pop along to the pub and have their say live on the show – or simply post your comments and questions on the live chat that accompanies our Facebook broadcast, which will ping your message straight through to Michael's phone.
What's your burning Norwich City issue? Let us know, tune in or watch as catch-up.
• For the latest Norwich City news and opinion follow Michael Bailey on the following channels…
Michael Bailey on Twitter @michaeljbailey
Michael Bailey on Facebook @mbjourno
Michael Bailey on Instagram @mrmichaeljbailey
• You can watch the show via the player at the top of this page and if that is not working, simply watch The PinkUn Show on our Facebook page
If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Eastern Daily Press. Click the link in the orange box below for details.


text:
Shop for stationery, office supplies, filing cabinets & technology, as well as printing services and much more.
Get organised, be creative, and make life easier at home, in the office, or at school.
Rely on Ryman for stationery and office supplies from the best brands like Bic, Verbatim, Kodak, and more.
Choose your favourite brand and browse their range to discover more of the things you love.
Delivery In 3-5 Days
We're Opening!
In Selected Stores
Sign Up Now
Free Standard Delivery over £40 with code FREEDEL40
I accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
7 Items
7 Items
Pencil cases are a fun and exciting stationery accessory. They keep your favourite pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers and sharpeners neat in one place while keeping your workspace tidy. They come in a range of styles, sizes, and shapes. Remember the retro Coca-Cola pencil case that became the school fashion accessory of the 90s? Well, they're back along with Pringle tubes and Pepsi Max. Our range of pencil cases includes big pencil cases, cool pencil cases, designer pencil cases, and more. If you want something more personal or you're looking to buy the perfect gift, we now stock personalised pencil cases available to order online. So whether you're looking for a school, college or uni pencil case that's more practical or something a little more quirky, our collection won't disappoint.


text:
Trip Overview
Beginning at the base of Ocoee Dam is a launch point (N35 0541.93, W84 38 59.88 elev.783) for the Ocoee River outflow toward the Hiwassee River. This opening point is a trout fishing area till the bridge at Hwy 64 overpass. Proper fishing license are required. This means possession of fishing equipment on board makes you a fisherperson per Tennessee requirements. (www.tnwildlife.org). There are other fish in the river and the smallmouth is one of them (the Tennessee State fish).
There are places to stop on the riverside; these places will appear along the riverbank. About the half way point there is the Reynolds Bridge (N35 08 54.57 W84 41 36.47 elev.699) an area to take out or continue on to the Hwy 411 Bridge (N35 08 54.57 W84 4136.47 elev. 681). There is a takeout parking lot on the left river bank before passing under the bridge. Passing under this bridge could be rough getting back to the takeout.
At this point there is a grave site for Nancy Ward. She sheltered Cherokee Indians on their Trail of Tears journey. This is a great time in history because the location is in the area of the white man and Indian encounters. Look for the story of the Great Cherokee Nation history lessons.
Continuing further will take you to the confluence of the Hiwassee River and the Ocoee Rivers (N35 1221.65 W84 3927.42 elev. 682). Turning right and paddling up stream to the Dentville Bridge (Old Patty) to find the takeout point.
Based on water flow, some maneuvering is involved. Being a responsible canoeist in knowing your ability is a thought you must address. The river always wins every time. It does not rain on canoe trips just as in the military.
Access to other rivers like the Hiwassee River, Nantahala River, Tellico River, French Broad River, Chattooga River in North Georgia/North Carolina border and others are nearby.
We a blessed here in Southeast Tennessee.
Lodging can be found locally from tent camping to house rental.
Ocoee Inn (www.ocoeeinn.com) is a great place to make contact with for all items of interest (food). At the Inn there is great country foods and a food bar to make you fat and lazy, then a cup of coffee and a slice of cheese pie will make the day.
Local outfitters can be of use for you in shuttles and rentals.
The location for this area is east of Hwy 411 on Hwy 64 East to Copperhill, Tenn. Forty-five minutes from Chattanooga, Tenn.
Follow the directions from the Ocoee Inn website or the outfitter of choice.
Agencies to contact:
- Tennessee Scenic Rivers (www.paddletsra.org)
- Tennessee Valley Canoe Club (www.tvccpaddles.com)
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (see link in report)
- Tennessee Blue Way, Chattanooga, TN (www.chattanooga.gov/PRAC/30_1002.htm.)
In this area 911 is used, but cell coverage is not always available because of terrain.
VHF channel 17 (156.850 MHz.) is for TWRA.
Channel 16 (156.800MHz.) is USCG but is not monitored because of non navigable water on Ocoee River.
NOAA weather is on 162.550 MHz for this area.
Trip Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Water Type: River/Creek (Up to Class II)


text:
Where can you get offshore PCB in Boston that you can trust? Through the same manufacturer that you rely on for domestic made PCB! APCT is pleased to offer PCB program management, sourcing offshore printed circuit boards for our customers while mitigating the risks that are traditionally associated with foreign production, including inferior fabrication and logistical problems.
Offshore Printed Circuit Boards You Can Count On
There's no need to stress about inferior product when you rely on APCT for offshore PCB for your Boston business. We have built strong partnerships with our suppliers in Northern China, Southern China, Taiwan, and Japan, and are confident in their ability to produce high performing product. Not only that, we take the time to hone your design and make sure the PCB is the best product to manufacture, from robust performance to cost efficiency. We have built a reputation on passion for printed circuit boards and DFM expertise, and this dedication to high quality PCB continues into our program management. Each batch is shipped back to us, and we perform quality control and test every order for performance issues, ensuring you get the high quality offshore printed circuit boards your mobile or computing business needs.
Another benefit of working with APCT for your offshore PCB in Boston is the time and overhead costs we save you; there's no need to worry about trans-Pacific time zones or having a staff member organize the details of your printed circuit boards. We will handle all logistics for you, and you will talk to the same customer service and sales team throughout the process, freeing you to focus on your business. APCT is the best choice for cheap PCB that is manufactured at reputable overseas suppliers, high quality, and hassle-free. Call (203) 284-1215 or submit a contact us request online to get started with the PCB experts.


text:
A cold dull day and a lot of activity in the garden.
The first Fieldfare of this winter arrived in the garden around midday, initially hassled by Blackbirds but eventually held its own and spent the rest of the day feeding on the apples and chasing off the Blackbirds.
A Sparrowhawk has been thru the garden twice but everything scattered before it got near anything.
4 Starling, a Song Thrush, at least 14 Blackbird, a Coal Tit, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, 4 Long-tailed Tit and Great-spotted Woodpecker today as well as the other regulars.
Last 2 pics courtesy Loren


text:
- Home
- About Us
- Services
- Resources
- Systems
- General
- Web Sites
- Systems Group
- Data Portal
- Cert Exam App
- Data Updates
- EAHR Advising
- EPSY Grad Application
- Faculty/Staff
- Field-Based/Student Teaching
- Grad Review
- HLKN Advising Forms
- Information
- Inventory
- Project Achieve
- SPED Prof Phase App
- Student Database
- Student Observations
- Software
- Apache
- Exchange
- Help System
- ListServs
- Windows Utilities
- Linux Utilities
- OpenVPN
- Virtualization
- mysql
- TeamDynamix
- Hardware
- Hard Drive Data Recovery
- Servers
- Data Portal Servers
- Linux
- VM Hosts
- Windows
- Shutdown Order
- Triplite KVM Switches
- IT Security
- Contact
Setting Up ODBC to allow a user to connect to a CEHD database (student or employee)
Client computer
- The people needing access: R. Sharma, W. Hollis, J. Polamo, M. Robideau, A. Strader
- Collect setup information (username, password, database, etc) from Arlen
- Connection requires a static IP for the connection. Be sure DHCP reservation set for these users. IP address. When one of these receive a new computer, the DHCP reservation should be updated with the new MAC address.
- Install ODBC driver. It's psqlodbc8.2.msi in \\cehdserver\shareddata\databases\documentation\. Or, download the newest from the web.
- Set up ODBC connection
- run odbcad32.exe
- add a "user dsn" using "postgresql unicode odbc driver"
- Set Data Source to be "cehddb" or "facultydb" File:Odbcad32.png
- Set information collected above (database, server, username, password)
- test connection
- Click "DataSource" button under options group
- In "Advanced Options" page 1/2, check "Use Declare/Fetch" box.
- Click OK to return
- Click "Save" to save
- Click "OK" to close odbcad32
- Add a shortcut to the database access file on the user's desktop. (If it doesn't already exist.)
- The file name is FacultyDB Office2010.accdb as of April 2012.
- Open the access file and test.
- With Office 2007, we need additional steps:
- Open trust center following the security warning.
- Check "Allow network location"
- Add this as trusted location. \\cehdserver.cehd.tamu.edu\shareddata\databases\
- Check the "trust subfolders" box
64-bit OSs
- We still use the 32 bit version of Office/Access. So, the 32 bit Postgres driver should still be installed. However, you must create the ODBC connections through Access since the Control Panel --> ODBC screen only seems to support 64-bit connections.
- To clear out previous connections, regedit --> search for ODBC or ODBC.ini. Under there, you can delete keys related the connection to remove.
- In Access 2010, External Data --> ODBC database
- link tables
- Select Data Source --> New (to create the new connections)
- (Warning about admin access required for system connections, but we just need a user connection, so don't need admin rights)
- Choose PostgresSQL unicode driver
See Knowledge Base article Setting up Users for MS Access interface fo Data Portal for additional information.


text:
Just a few years ago, Jade, a resident of Perth, Australia graduated with her bachelor's degree in marketing and advertising. She knew at that time she wanted to see more of the world, so she applied for Disney's Australia & New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program in Orlando, Florida.
Jade describes working at the Walt Disney World® Resort as "the best experience ever!" She worked at Chef Mickey's and the California Grill, two popular restaurants in Disney's Contemporary Resort.
When her six-month program ended, she knew she wanted to continue working for Disney, but first she returned home to Australia to study international business and Chinese language and culture.
While in Australia, she took the initiative to search for international opportunities on the Disney Careers website. She wanted to learn more about China, so she applied to be a Disney English Foreign Trainer.
After interviewing by phone, Jade accepted a role at our Wujiaochang Center in Shanghai. She teaches eight two-hour Disney English classes each week. The students are between the ages of 2 and 12. The proprietary curriculum was designed by The Walt Disney Company and thus features our most popular characters!
Jade said the pre-designed curriculum makes it easy to plan her lessons and focus on making the experience fun for the children – which makes it fun for her as well. "Disney gives you everything you need to be successful," she said.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, Jade assesses the progress of her students and keeps the parents (and grandparents and other guardians) informed of their children's progress.
Since Jade is not fluent in Chinese – although she is quickly picking up the language – she works closely with a Learning Partner who serves as a liaison for communications with the parents. However, all communication within the classroom is done in English.
Jade has been working for Disney English for less than one year, but she is already an Ambassador for the program. In this role she welcomes new Foreign Trainers to China and helps them acclimate.
She said the key to getting settled in China is to "be open minded." Also, the Foreign Trainers lean on each other for support inside – and outside – the classroom.
For example, each month, the Foreign Trainers from the various Disney English centers in Shanghai get together for an activity such as watching a newly released Disney movie, visiting Shanghai Disney Resort or having dinner at a nice restaurant.
In addition to exploring Shanghai, Jade has visited Beijing. She also traveled home to Australia during her term break. But next year, she said her family is planning to come to China to explore the country with her.
Jade says she is hoping to stay with Disney and move into a role in Marketing. "I want to watch an advertisement and be able to say, 'I worked on that.' "
To be successful as a Disney English Foreign Trainer, Jade explains that an applicant should be "resourceful" and have "passion that will affect your excitement and ability in the classroom." She adds that applicants should be prepared for an adventure!
For more information about becoming a Disney English Foreign Trainer, visit DisneyEnglishJobs.com.


text:
Gardening with kids can be lots of fun and a great learning opportunity. But how do you get your kids interested in gardening? I'm sharing eight kid-friendly garden projects sure to get your kids excited about spending time outdoors.
Connect with me & stay up to date with new posts on DIYHSH
This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure!
Let your kids make their own little clay garden gnomes. Rainy Day Mum
What kid wouldn't love this adorable caterpillar made from wooden crates? To make it more fun let the kids pick out their own vegetables, herbs, or flowers to plant inside each crate. The Keeper of The Cheerios
Paint rocks to look like strawberries. Not only will this be a fun project for the kids but it also helps to keep birds away from your strawberry patch. One Hundred Dollars a Month
Your kids will love learning about rain and how much water the plants in your garden really need with this diy rain gauge. Pages From Serendipity
Most people try to get rid of the caterpillars in their garden, but who can resist these adorable guys? Let your kids get creative with each rock to create a unique, one-of-a-kind garden decoration. Nellie Bellie
Give our kids their own secret hideout in the garden with a Diy bean teepee. Gardening Know How
If your kids are not big bean fans then build them a sunflower house instead. Savvy Housekeeping
Your kids will love making these adorable garden markers from painted rocks. Adventure in a Box
Looking to get organized? Check out my Etsy page for tons of organizing printables
- 9 Glow-In-The-Dark Projects Perfect For Summer Nights
- 7 Ways To Create A Magical Backyard
- 10 DIY Summer Party Ideas
- 8 Recipes For Play
- 18 Outdoor Lighting Ideas
- 7 Vintage Garden Decor Ideas


text:
LetterOne Mulls Loan, Starts Talks Over Debt In Bid For Spain's DIA
Published on Mar 29 2019 11:29 AM in Retail tagged: Featured Post / Spain / Dia / Paywall / LetterOne
Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman's LetterOne (L1) investment fund would consider injecting capital into Spanish retailer DIA if other shareholders accept its offer to buy them out, the fund said in the offer prospectus.
L1 is trying to coax shareholders to sell it the roughly 70% it does not already own of the group, which has failed to claw back market share in the face of strong competition in Spain.
Fridman's vehicle also said it had started negotiating with the banks who hold almost two-thirds of DIA's €1.45 billion debt, which, along with a negative equity position, puts DIA at risk of having to declare insolvency in less than two months.
Try European Supermarket Magazine PREMIUM – 30 Day FREE Trial.
A trial subscription gives unrestricted access to all premium site content, app content, weekly email content and European Supermarket Magazine digital edition for a full 30 days. Try it now!


text:
Up until very recently, the word Infrared was reserved for protect- yourself- from-the-sun articles and CSI TV shows, but it's definitely one of the "IT" words today. Infrared saunas, acne treatments, light therapy and similar services gained popularity overnight, and turned what used to be a black swan into the most beautiful king swan you've ever seen. So, what's the hype all about? Is it just one of the passing trends because Kim or Kylie swore on the benefits, or can it be an amazing tool to help us combat today's toxic effects on our bodies?
Let's find out!
Let's start with a simple explanation of what "infrared" actually stands for . Infrared refers to the light waves beyond the visible spectrum of light, which are as referred to as thermal infrared since these wavelengths are used to review the long wave thermal energy radiating from earth.
Infrared light was discovered in 1800 by a British astronomer, William Herschel, when he measured the difference in temperature between the colors in the visible spectrum and found an increase from blue (cold colors) to red (warm colors). Going even further, he noticed an even warmer temperatures beyond the red end of the spectrum – infrared light. Since then, infrared light has been used in a variety of technological projects and products, such as heating lamps, remote controllers, and heat sensitive thermal imaging cameras (the ones from James Bond, CSI and such :)).
Ok, now that we got that out of the picture, how do saunas fit in the story?
Infrared light causes heat which penetrates our bodies from the inside, causing us to sweat and, therefore, detoxify, in a deep, healthy & natural way. The topic of "detoxification" has been very trendy lately, and although some claim that there's no real need for extra detoxing because our bodies are designed to do so on their own, with so many toxins in today's world (water, air, construction work, soil, traffic, pesticides, herbicides…), I believe it's impossible to get rid of them and handle it all without some help. The toxic build-up leads to inflammation and chronic autoimmune diseases as we cannot keep on overloading our liver and kidneys and expecting them to cleanse everything out efficiently.
"Detoxification is important because it strengthens the immune system and helps the biochemical processes function well. This helps us digest the nutrients. Detoxification has also been seen to be helpful with immune issues, chronic fatigue, colitis, autism, and ADHD." – Dr. Rachel West
The difference between infrared saunas & regular saunas:
Research has shown that infrared saunas are 7 times more effective than regular ones. Why is that? Well, infrared light penetrates so deep into our bodies, it actually reaches the cellular level, causing the detoxing to start from the "core", rather than warming up our outside body (with hot air) and only reaching the first couple layers of our skin. In addition, the body feels the same elevated circulation, warmth, and energy that is usually felt only from exercise. When staying in a regular sauna, the sweat we produce consists of 95% water and salts, while after an infrared treatment, our sweat is made of 80-85% water, with the rest being ammonia, cholesterol, fat-soluble toxins, sulfuric acid, sodium, and uric acid.
Health benefits
Infrared saunas are one of the best ways to reduce inflammation and stress, taking our bodies from fight-or-flight mode to rest-and-digest. It's efficient for boosting the metabolism & aiding weight loss, helps with muscle pain & faster recovery, improves heart health & gives our immune system a boost, eases joint pain & stiffness, improves skin elasticity & reduces water retention….
These are just some of the health benefits from using an infrared sauna, but the main reason why they became so widely known in the last couple of years are the incredible results they showed with acne treatments, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, autism, ADD, ADHD, psoriasis, dermatitis, fatigue, PMS, PCOS, menopause, and various thyroid conditions.
After doing my research, I was definitely convinced to give it a try, and I absolutely loved it! I am not much of a "sweating person", but the feeling I got after my first session was done was incredible! I had a sudden burst of energy and it was like a weight was lifted of my back, but the best part of it all – I was able to breathe completely normal in the sauna itself – because like I mentioned, the whole point is to heat the body from the inside out, not the other way around, the temperature ranges from 120-160F (unlike 185-200 in a regular sauna). The next day, I also noticed my muscle pain & fatigue really decreased, and consequently, I was able to do a better workout 🙂 All in all, this gets a 10/10 in my book!
Now, off to schedule my next appointment 🙂
XOX, Karla Tafra
Yoga Nutrition Fitness
Yoga TeacherHealth & Wellness @doterra #EssentialOils @sakaralife REF_KARLA15 @spletko firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
The UK is "first in line" for a trade deal with the US, President Trump's National Security Adviser has said.
John Bolton said the US supported a no-deal Brexit and added that Washington would propose an accelerated series of trade deals.
According to Mr Bolton, deals could be done on a "sector-by-sector" basis, with an agreement on manufacturing being agreed first.
His comments came after meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson at No 10.
According to Mr Bolton, a bilateral agreement or "series of agreements" could be carved out "very quickly, very straight-forwardly".
While saying that "both President Trump and I were leavers before there were leavers", he added that a trade deal for financial services and agriculture would not be the first to be agreed.
Mr Bolton said "doing it in pieces" is not unprecedented and the US understood the importance and urgency of "doing as much as we can agree on as rapidly as possible because of the impending 31 October exit date".
He argued that there would be enthusiastic bipartisan support in Congress for speedy ratification at each stage.
"To be clear, in the Trump administration, Britain's constantly at the front of the trade queue, or line as we say," said Mr Bolton.
"We want to move very quickly. We wish we could have moved further along in this with the prior government."
When asked whether his proposed plan would follow World Trade Organisation rules, he said "our trade negotiators seem to think it is".
He also criticised the European Union and accused them of treating voters like "peasants".
"The fashion in the European Union when the people vote the wrong way from the way that the elites want to go is to make the peasants vote again and again until they get it right," he said. Read more
Also Read: U.K. Economy Shrinks, Taking A Step Toward Recession For First Time Since 2012


text:
December 15 is easily national white rapper day! First Em, then G-Eazy, and now Machine Gun!
'The Breakup' is in your face, petty, and all over the place (Which is exactly how a Breakup song should sound). Even though it's sad to hear what Machine Gun Kelly's relationship ultimately turned into, the track absolutely knocks, as Machine Gun effortlessly drops this melody that people will love.
Machine Gun Kelly has really morphed into a solid artist!


text:
Gorgeous light-filled Nike headquarters opens in New York City
Editorial Rating:
Average Rating: ( 0 votes)
Sports giant Nike just unveiled its stunning new headquarters in New York City—complete with a 4,000-square-foot, full-size indoor basketball court. Drenched in natural light and surrounded by enviable floor-to-ceiling views of the city, the Nike NYHQ offers creative open-plan workspaces across six floors at 855 Avenue of the Americas. The new office is studded with site-specific art, recycled materials, and a giant rooftop planter shaped into the iconic Nike swoosh that's visible from the Empire...


text:
Through the sweat, the stress, all the tears and the fears, it was SO worth it…
One week ago today we were literally 'taking the leap' into foam pits, being cheerleaders with the former captain of the Argos Cheerleading Squad (complete with pom poms and everything!), and trying out activities like drum circles, creative time travel, African dance, Sign Language, juggling, self defense… We enjoyed incredible performances from musicians to jugglers to spoken word poets, we even a pole dancer and a surprise FLASH MOB!
Not to mention getting TOTALLY inspired by the incredible two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Moyse (who even had my Dad in tears… yes, he was the sole brave man in a room of over 100 women!)
It truly was an EPIC day.
Now it wasn't all unicorns and rainbows (let's pretend I wasn't crying in the shower at 5:30am the morning of when all the printing and the beautiful playbooks hadn't yet arrived, and had to put them in an Uber at the last minute!) yet when I was actually standing in that room, in front of a packed house of empowered women and smiling faces, I had a moment of "Oh my goodness, WE DID IT."
If you're someone who wasn't able to be there, my intention is not to make you feel left out, rather to invite you in.
It's hard to sum up in words what the day was all about, so I thought I'd share some of the words and phrases the women wrote on the 'I am Living Big' wall…
(and oh yes, there were more tears when, the night before I found myself in some random office unit somewhere off the highway east of Toronto picking up this beautiful sign, I realized it would have to be chopped into 3 pieces in order to squeeze into my mini! Not sure what I was thinking there… however LOTS learned!)
SO, what does living big mean to YOU?
- Inviting fear along for the adventure
- Taking chances
- Living the life of your dreams and serving the world with your unique legacy
- Nurturing me to nurture others
- Connecting to my inner child ~ the one who explores all there is
- Believing and accomplishing my dreams
- No longer living within self-imposed limits
- Living large baby!
- Now is my time
- Be courageous… there is only now
- Letting go of fear and finding FREEDOM in exchange
- Life is not a rehearsal
- Saying NO more and YES to joy
- Setting BIG goals and crushing them
- Doing something once a day that scares you…
- Courageously stepping out of my comfort zone
- I am limitless and create all possibilities that are for my greater good
- Being prepared to stand out from the crowd
- Recognize and be grateful for each day
- Feeling empowered to do something new and exciting!
And that was only a random handful…
Reading these words warms my heart. And then watching so many brave women literally bring these ideas to life as they did last Friday ~ is ridiculously inspiring.
And so, even though I found myself panting and sweating up a storm yesterday in the Telus Tower loading dock, during my third trip back picking up the last of the boxes of goods, I couldn't help but smile.
While struggling to squeeze the sign into my car, I caught myself reading some of these powerful phrases. And in that moment, I realized the sleepless nights, the stress, all the fears and all the tears, were all so totally worth it.
Thank you ALL… to my amazing WLB Team, to those who partnered with us, supported us, generously sponsored us, volunteered with us, participated with us, or were quietly watching from the sidelines… from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU.
You helped to make MY big dream a reality. And I am forever grateful.
And now I want to hear from YOU! Answer this question: "I am living big…" in the comments below!
And have a FAB week!


text:
Time for some comics I've never read myself, partly because they're old, and partly because I don't speak Spanish. There was a weekly King Kong comic book produced in Mexico by Editorial Orizaba from 1965 until its completion at a whopping 185 issues… that's more than all of the Godzilla comic series combined! Interior art was sepiatone, but the comics are known for some stunning color cover paintings:
The series got some limited reprints in 1972, and again in 1980 (this time under the less-precarious title "El Gorila"), but hasn't been made available in English, a bummer since I'm intrigued by those covers… who wouldn't want to see Kong getting mauled by a giant beaver?
This wasn't the only Mexican Kong comic, though, as there was also one from Editorial America in 1979 titled King Kong en el Microcosmos. While its art isn't quite as impressive, the story is something else, about tiny aliens drafting a normal-sized gorilla (and some poachers) into a war for their world, scaling the ape up for effect. That one ran for 35 issues, and being another monochrome title, would be well-primed for a reprint in a collected edition. C'mon, US publishers, let's get some Mexican comics on the market here!


text:
Game 75 Review- Brewers 6 Nationals 5
Milwaukee's Chris Carter celebrates his first inning three run homer against Washington's Gio Gonzalez with teammate Ryan Braun in yesterday's 6-5 win by the Brewers over the slumping Nationals.
On a day when the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals honored the Homestead Grays and the Milwaukee Bears of the Negro Leagues, Brewers' slugger Chris Carter led the home team to victory with a blast that would have made Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard or any of the other prodigious home run hitters in the Negro Leagues proud. Carter's first inning home run got the Brew Crew off on the right foot and continued the first-place but slumping Nationals' misery, as the Nats dropped their seventh game in a row.
Nats Record 43-32
WP- Garza (1-0) LP- Gonzalez (3-7) SV- Jeffress (21)
HR- Carter (19)
Third Star– Jeremy Jeffress' 21st save of the season came the hard way, protecting a one run lead with the Nationals' best hitters facing him. After Bryce Harper led off the top of the ninth with a single, Jeffress retired Daniel Murphy on a deep fly to right and got Wilson Ramos to ground into a game-ending double play to give Milwaukee the win.
Second Star– When one thinks of the best leadoff men in the National League, chances are that the Brewers' Jonathan Villar is not one of the first names that comes to mind. Perhaps that should change. Villar went 3 for 4 with a run scored, a RBI and his 26th stolen base of the year to help the Brewers to victory. Villar is hitting .299 with a robust .380 on base percentage this season.
Star of the Game– Milwaukee first baseman Chris Carter doesn't always make contact, but when he does it is often special. Carter's booming three run first inning home run set the pace for the Brewers in a game where Nats' starter Gio Gonzalez couldn't seem to get any traction. Carter has 19 homers on the year and is on pace to beat his personal best of 37 round trippers that he had for Houston in 2014.
Valiant in Defeat– National League batting leader Daniel Murphy was on his game yesterday, going 3 for 5 with a triple, two singles and two loud outs on which he just missed picking up extra base hits. Murphy is now hitting .354 on the year.
After starting with giving up more than two earned runs in only one of his first eight starts, Gio Gonzalez has surrendered an average of five earned runs over his last seven. Gonzalez's ERA on the year has ballooned to 4.73.
Washington picked up three more sacrifice flies in the game, moving its National League leading total to 33 on the season. The Nats' total is nine more than second place San Francisco's and Milwaukee's 24 scoring fly balls.
Danny Espinosa's box score line (0 0 0 2) is one you don't see every day. In his four plate appearances, the Nats' shortstop drove in a run with a sacrifice bunt, drove in another with a sacrifice fly and walked twice.
Numbers sometimes don't tell the whole story, but they certainly do provide clues to why the Nats have struggled at times despite being two games up in the National League East. At three positions in particular, Washington has lagged behind its competition in the Senior Circuit. Using the Wins Above Average metric, one can see the lack of production the Nats have had at the three problematic positions:
First Base -1.4 WAA NL Rank (14)
LF -1.1 WAA NL Rank (T11)
CF -2.2 WAA NL Rank (15)
Tanner Roark takes the hill today for the Nats, looking for his seventh win of the year. Roark has gone at least six innings in 12 of his 15 starts on the year. The Brewers' Ryan Braun has three hits (including a triple) in seven career at bats against Roark, while second baseman Scooter Gennett is hitless in six at bats against the Nats' righty.
Brewers' tall righthander Jimmy Nelson leads the National League with 13 batters hit so far this season, so Nats' shortstop Danny Espinosa best wear his heavy armor in today's contest. Nelson has allowed 15 earned runs in 18 innings pitched this month. Bryce Harper is 3 for 5 with a home run in his career against Nelson.


text:
A space for open questioning, connection and receiving. Michael is a psychic medium, able to channel messages from outside the 5 senses and can interpret information from your soul essences. The sessions aim to provide you with clarity, insights and direction related to your questions about your spiritual development, life path, love and relationships, dream interpretation and much more. Michael leaves his clients feeling more clear, refreshed and empowered.
Booking your Live Psychic Session:
60 minutes / $60
90 minutes / $90
All payments can be made to Harmonic Healing
Your information is safe with us. For more information, our privacy policy can be found here.
For all other types of readings, check out the gigs on Fiverr:


text:
Since there are so many members of our ELCA community who live in agricultural areas and we all depend on food to sustain us; let's explore how we can deliberately share the spectrum of ways our churches can inform members of opportunities, practice mindful eating, and love the wide array of neighbors who help feed us.
- Incentives for farmers to take on sustainable practices.
- Bring your faith to the table and act our your care for our farming neighbors.
- How can soil health slow climate change?
- What does Hunger have to do with Climate Change?
- What are alternatives to industrial/corporate farming and what does it take? The Biggest Little Farm can offer a great youth group or adult education activity.
- Consider what our fellow church communities in rural areas face as farmers are increasingly stressed-(read here).
- Compared to the idealized image of a farm, how do these images reflect the difficult and risky labor that goes into feeding others? How can you take these images with you to make decisions at the grocery store or next time you pray before a meal?:


text:
Sharp President Reveals Apple Working on iPhone with OLED Display
There's a new confirmation of Apple's desire to release a next-generation iPhone with OLED display. This time it's Sharp President Tai Jeng-wu who revealed Apple's plans to switch from low-temperature poly-silicon to OLED display panels for the new iPhone that is scheduled for 2017.
The executive told about Apple's intentions during the meeting with students of the Tatung University.
The iPhone has been evolving and now it is switching from LTPS (low-temperature poly-silicon) to OLED panels.
Sharp is currently building a new OLED factory in Japan. According to the president of the company, if Apple demands to build similar facility in the USA, Sharp will do that to satisfy its largest customer.
The next-generation iPhone will mark the 10th anniversary of the lineup, so most likely, it will become completely different from its predecessors. The handset may get an all-glass body and a number of other improvements.
Follow us on


text:
Watch: CHP sergeant uses The Force to raise truck!
The Force is strong with CHP Sgt. Eric Strecker as he "magically" picks up a truck that hit a sign on an I-80 offramp. Nobody was injured in the Sept. 19, 2018 incident at the Donner Pass offramp, when the truck driver took the exit a little too fast, according to CHP spokesman Officer Pete Mann.
Provided by California Highway Patrol, Truckee division


text:
Everything I Know About Putting Together the Ultimate House Party Outfit
House parties go with New Year's Eve like sausages go with bacon: They're an inevitability of the festive season. The only problem, however, with this type of do is that you can spend hours agonising over what to wear. But there's good news when it comes to the house party–there are no rules on how to dress for such an event. This is mainly because the practical factor has been taken out of the equation. You needn't worry about sensible footwear or clothing, all you need to do is to make sure you look as fabulous or as comfortable as possible. If you want to wear sparkly boots, that's totally fine. But then again, if you're just as happy in jeans, then that's fine too.
If you're still stuck on what to wear, we've got seven rules to follow, as well as outfit ideas to nab, from some of our favourite influencers. Keep scrolling on how to dress for a house party and feel incredible.
#1: Wear impractical heels
Style Notes: One of the greatest things about a house party is that you don't have to consider footwear, especially if you're getting a taxi. Instead of pulling on your trusty ankle boots that might not make you feel super special on NYE, get out those strappy sandals or tricky to stay on mules that you've been desperate to wear.
#2: Try out trends you're unsure of
Style Notes: Not everyone feels comfortable trying out new trends for the first time, but one of the best places to do that is at a house party. Here's why: You can go for trousers that are potentially controversial and then take a seat or hide behind a plant if you don't want to feel too conspicuous.
#3: Opt for summer dresses
Style Notes The beauty of going to a cosy, warm house during the winter period is that you can wear a summer dress and no one will bat an eyelid. Add a pair of statement heels and glitzy earrings to make them NYE ready. Tip: Make sure you have a decent winter coat to keep you warm as you travel to your destination.
#4: Go completely casual
#5: Put on your favourite pair of jeans
#6: Pyjamas are acceptable
#7: Looking super fancy is totally cool
Style Notes: Not into the casual thing? Then fear not, as a house party is exactly when you can go all-out. If you're hosting, then even better, as it's the perfect opportunity to make a statement with a show-stopping dress and a pair of embellished shoes.
- Explore More:
- Party Dressing
- Christmas
- New Year's Eve


text:
'Floralia' Roman Spring Festival In Aquincum, 10 – 12 May
- 1 May 2019 11:20 AM
More from the organisers: The ancient festival comes back to life at the Aquincum Museum at an event organised by the Friends of Aquincum.
Young florists will decorate the Museum and Archaeological Park with flower displays inspired by Roman art. Visitors can explore the crafts of the ancient world and discover the daily lives of Roman soldiers, gladiators, Germanic and Celtic warriors and watch their combat re-enactments.
Visitors can also participate in an interactive adventure, in which they can unravel an Aquincum mystery as they discover the Archaeological Park and the camps of the re-enactors.
Programmes running continuously on each day:
Discover ancient daily life and weapons in the camps of the re-enactors
Gladiatorial school and mini-arena games for kids
Games of skill
Interactive adventure: in the footsteps of the timeless warriors (11:00-17:00)
Bread baking (14:00-18:00)
Exhibition of ancient instruments (only during the Floralia)
Arts and crafts workshops, crafts fair (felting, pottery making, jewellery making, net weaving, basket weaving, forging, plant weaving, weaving-knitting, shield painting, fresco making)
You can find the full programme here.
Full price 2000 HUF
Student/Senior/Disabled 1000 HUF
Children (ages 3-6) 500 HUF
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) 5000 HUF
All visitors with a permanent address in the 3rd District receive a 50% discount.
Aquincum Museum
1031 Budapest, Szentendrei út 135.
Photo coutesy of the organiser
More: aquincum.hu


text:
Last week, College Station, Texas kicked off public engagement for a unique planning effort. The process, known as The Next 10, will evaluate the City's Comprehensive Plan, which was created 10 years ago (2009) in light of current conditions, trends and community needs, and identify potential updates to the to guide the next decade. Over 200 College Station residents attended the four 'Focus on the Future' workshops. Participants learned about conditions and trends in the city, rated and discussed the plan's desired outcomes, and identified opportunity locations on a map.
Fueled by expansion of enrollment at Texas A&M University, College Station has experienced rapid growth, adding approximately 25,000 people since 2010. How the city manages that growth, provides adequate and timely infrastructure and maintains fiscal health are fundamental challenges. At the same time, quality of life factors such as neighborhood integrity, housing choices, and "things to do" are top of mind for many residents.
In addition to the workshops, the team has met with dozens of stakeholder groups during the first round of engagement. Based on the input collected so far, the team's next step is to prepare a series of scenarios for future land use and transportation. These scenarios will be unveiled for comment at a workshop next spring.
For more information about The Next 10, visit the City's web pages for the project here.


text:
Abernathy urges restrained indecency enforcement
Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy said Wednesday that the Federal
Communications Commission should tread lightly when carrying out its statutory
obligation to punish indecent broadcasts.
'I will not shy away from our responsibility in this area,' she said in a
speech to First Amendment think tank The Media Institute.
But, she added, 'can I, as a commissioner, go beyond this mandate to censor
material I personally find offensive or tasteless? Would I want to set a
precedent for future commissioners to impose their likes and dislikes on the
public? The answer is clearly no.'
When dealing with fine-line cases, she said, the FCC should consider market
factors such as audience ratings to determine whether a broadcast is indecent by
community standards.
This approach, she added, would have allowed the commission to avoid having
to rescind a fine levied against Colorado stations for airing an edited version
of Grammy Award-winning Eminem's 'The Real Slim Shady.'
'I would be troubled if the FCC began to substitute its judgment for that of
broadcasters and their communities,' Abernathy said.
Parents concerned about what children are exposed to can turn the dial or use
the V-chip, she said, adding that digital cable and TV program guides will offer
additional protections.
The television industry's top news stories, analysis and blogs of the day.
Thank you for signing up to Next TV. You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.


text:
From his upcoming album, check out the visuals for British artist Kwabs latest single 'Pray for Love'. The song is one of the tracks from Kwabs upcoming EP of the same name which is due to be released on May 20. Pre-Order is available on iTunes.
Get more information on Kwabs:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KwabsOfficial
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kwabsmusic
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kwabsmusic
Website: http://kwabsmusic.com/


text:
Business Card Etiquette: Presented by The Boutique Real Estate Group
The business greeting in many cultures is often the initial impression a person can give to their clients.
Since our team is buying & selling in Southern California, we come across many different cultures, and each culture seems to have their own unique customs in regards to business. Over the last 5 years we have seen a massive influx of Chinese buyers who were purchasing to own & live in Southern California. A few things we learned over the years in regards to business greetings & etiquette include:
1. You must have a business card. Not having a business card is like not having a name and the equivalent to not shaking someones hand in western culture.
2. Your title on your card is also very important. Most Chinese people want to feel they are speaking to someone very important or someone at their level. So if you are meeting a CEO of a Chinese company they will want to speak to the CEO of your company.
3. Receiving or giving your card:
- You MUST be standing up (this shows respect)
- You MUST have your cards in a case (this shows you are organized). The case should have a spot for your cards and for the card you are receiving.
- You MUST hand your card over with both hands (as the photo above represents).
- When you hand your card over please make sure the writing is face up towards your client (this shows courtesy).
- Then you MUST accept your clients cards with both hands as well (as shown above).
- When you receive the clients card, pause, read it and make a comment about their company, their title or simply repeat their name. If you are unsure how to pronounce their name now is the perfect time to ask and clarify.
- Now place your clients card back in your case and put the case back in your jacket pocket over your heart (left side coat pocket). This shows honor as you are placing their card over your heart. If you are not wearing a jacket keep the card in your right hand for the entire meeting. If you are seated, then place the card in front of you (not face down).
1. Never hand out a ripped, torn or dirty business card.
2. Never write on someones card.
3. Do not accept or give your card with one hand.
4. Never place a business card in your pant pocket and then sit on the card.
5. Do not stack your cards on a table and have your client simple take one.


text:
Traveller, Sydney Morning Herald, Australia – Dec 30, 2019
"Not for the faint-hearted" is how Aurora Expeditions' website describes polar snorkelling. Which is concerning because when it comes to near-freezing temperatures, I am most definitely faint of heart. Yet, here I am, fumbling awkwardly with a pair of fins on the rocky shoreline of the Antarctic Peninsula while steeling myself for water that's hovering around three degrees. Nearby, a dozen gentoo penguins look on with curious bemusement.
Read the rest of this story here.