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Fully loaded Aaron Herman Miller Chair. Ive taken photos of wear and tear items upto the 12 limit but overall the chair is in great work order and good condition other than some minor wear and tear scratches and the chair would benefit from getting trapped dust out of the sides of the chair frame where the front and back char frame is connected, a small pin would do it but Ive left it rather than risk actually scratching it. What appears to be scratches seem to be stubborn dirt that just needs a deeper clean I imagine as I did scrape some off myself but don't want to scratch by continuing (I'm no cleaning expert). Its size B which is people upto 6'1 and fully loaded as you can see above. Waterfall front edge to support circulation in the thighs, preventing tiredness and even numbness. Mesh net weave suspension system, which distributes weight evenly over the seat and back. Kinematic tilt, which lets you move effortlessly from upright to reclining. Tilt limiter, height adjustable armrest. Easy to reach and clearly marked adjustment controls underneath the seat. 5% Forward seat base tilt. Adjustable arm rests, swivel side to side and can be raised or lowered. Very strong and durable, a must have for any serious office work who spends alot of hours sat down, without a chair like this you could risk developing extremely poor posture by developing a pelvic tilt and muscle weakness in your back and chest due your pelvic tilting forward and your neck leaning forward. This tends to cause muscle lengthening and this kind of chair will help prevent this from happening and any repetitive strain injuries coming your way. The item "Executive Herman Miller Aeron Polished Aluminium Size B (upto 6'1)" is in sale since Saturday, June 15, 2019. This item is in the category "Business, Office & Industrial\Office Equipment & Supplies\Office Furniture\Office Chairs". The seller is "e-bayer-uk" and is located in Leeds. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Australia.
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OK, so I've gotten a bit behind on my gear reviews. Here they are, all at once.
Tactics gave me a refund. Although I've never before had such trouble with a leash after an initial breaking-in period, I decided to give the XM Tangle-Free Leash a try. While I can't say it never gets underfoot, the slider weigh does seem to keep the leash out of the way most of the time, better than a typical leash. From limited testing, my concern that the XM would get hung up in kelp appears to be unfounded, as it's no worse than other leashes. And since Liquid Peace was out of 7' standards, they convinced me to try a thinner comp leash, which has thus far worked out fine as well.
After my Pentax Optio W80 waterproof camera flooded, I got a Pentax Optio W90. The W90 added a separate compartment for the computer connector, but sad to say, that port corroded within the first month of use. Since then, I've been meticulous about cleaning sand from the seals of the battery/SD card compartment after every session, lest it suffer the same fate as its predecessor. Needless to say, my next surf camera will not be a Pentax. I tried using an Eye-Fi card with the W90 so I wouldn't have to open that compartment so often (about half as often, since the rechargeable battery generally runs down by the end of the second surf session). But the Eye-Fi caused the camera to malfunction, getting stuck on until I removed the battery, or just freezing up. Nice idea, but failed in the execution.
When I started having some wear issues with the first generation, Golden Hour sent me a new Wrist Pod case (formerly called Wrist Shot) to keep my camera secure and handy while I surf. They've definitely improved the design, and I continue to recommend it. The original review has been updated and you can read more here.
Since late fall, I've been wearing a 4/3 Rip Curl Insulator wetsuit, and did not break out my bulky 5/4 Hotline at all. Not that I wasn't tempted, particularly when the water temperature dipped to 50 degrees last week. On the whole, the Insulator has kept me warm enough. Although I'm starting to notice a little more leakage of late, and repairs take longer since the suit has to be sent out, I'd still pick it over my admittedly cheaper and local Hotline 4/3. The fit is also better than the Hotlines, even though the Rip Curl is a size 4 and the Hotlines are size 2. It's a chest-zip, which I prefer, and comes with a removable hood that tucks under the pullover flap, frequently resulting in partly dry hair at the end of a session. The zippered key pocket is conveniently on the outside at knee level. Thumbs up, and thanks to Luke for nudging me into the Rip Curl purchase. (Update 8/17/12: The Rip Curl got too leaky and cold within a year. It's so bad, I can't even use it as a summer suit. I've heard the men's suits are more durable.)
Tired of standing out in a crowd for my appearance rather than my surfing (ha!), I recently purchased a wetsuit-black Gath Surf Convertible helmet to replace the red one (although I may still wear that if I want my buddies to find me at a crowded break). I ordered it with a Peak visor to provide some shade from the sun, since I find myself wearing my SeaSpecs sunglasses very infrequently. (In the cold water of NorCal, the SeaSpecs fog up far too often, leaving me blind at bad moments. They're still great in Hawaii though.) The helpful folks at U.S. distributor Murrays told me the visor didn't fit well on a medium Gath surf helmet, but so far it's been OK, although I have to push it up after I get slogged by a wave and it would be really nice if it was easier to remove (it attaches with screws, so yeah, it's staying on). And sadly, I haven't surfed yet on a sunny day where I could use it for its intended purpose. Hopefully soon. Update: The visor was indeed a poor fit. And after twice getting whiplash during a wipeout, I believe made worse by the helmet, I've stopped wearing it regularly, reserving it for the most risky times.
My latest purchase is a 1 mm Roxy vest. If I don't have a little padding between me and the board when I'm surfing in warm water, my ribs get bruised, but I don't need the long sleeves on my other neoprene rashguards. Now to plan another trip to someplace tropical...

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HOMEOWNER'S CARE AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OASIS SERIES 43" Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplaces P/N 875,019M REV. B 03/2007 MODELS LSO-43 LSO-43-H The information contained in this manual applies to all model fireplaces identified on this page. This information will help you obtain safe and dependable service from your Lennox fireplace system. Keep this document in a safe place for future reference. Before you start your first fire, read this Care and Operations Manual carefully to be sure you understand your fireplace system completely. Failure to follow these suggestions could result in hazardous operation or fireplace malfunction, creating a serious potential for personal injury and/ or property damage. If you have any questions regarding the safe use or operation of your fireplace, contact your local Lennox Dealer or your contractor/builder. WARNING: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING YOUR OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. DO NOT BURN LARGE FIRES. ATMOSPHERIC CHANGES MAY CAUSE UNEXPECTED GUSTS OF WIND. FLAMES AND ASHES MAY BE BLOWN OUT OF THE FIREPLACE. KEEP THE SCREEN CURTAINS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. OTL Report No. 116-F-01-2 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Precautions ................ page 2 General Information ........................... page 2 Fuels .................................................. page 2 Gas Logs ........................................... page 2 Disposal of Ashes .............................. page 3 Softwood vs Hardwood ..................... page 3 Starting a Fire .................................... page 4 Damper .............................................. page 4 Glass Door Operating Safety Precautions and Instructions ........... page 4 Air Inlet .............................................. page 4 Refractories ....................................... page 5 Maintenance Guidelines ..................... page 5 Twice a Year Check-Up ...................... page 6 Cleanout Panel ................................... page 6 Creosote Formation and Removal ...... page 6 Troubleshooting ................................ page 6 Warranty ............................................ page 7 Product Reference Information ......... page 7 Replacement Parts ............................ page 7 Accessory Components ..................... page 7 Replacement Parts List ...................... page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT! READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOUR FIRST FIRE. 1. Use SOLID WOOD only for fuel. It is best to use dry and well seasoned hardwood. Soft woods tend to burn very quickly. Solid scrap construction lumber produces excessive sparks. DO NOT use treated wood, artificial wax based logs, charcoal, coal, trash, driftwood or woods that have been dipped in tar, pitch, pine tar, creosote, etc. Wood products made with synthetic binders, such as plywood, produce abnormally high temperatures and sputtering, smoking fires. 2. NEVER use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fire in this fireplace. Keep any flammable liquids a safe distance from the fireplace. 3. NEVER leave children unattended when there is a fire burning in the fireplace. 2 4. Always ensure that the air inlet to the fireplace is free from debris and any other obstructions that can block the entrance of air. 5. With the fire burning, close the protective mesh screens to keep sparks and embers INSIDE the firebox. 6. Keep any combustible furniture or decorative objects at least 60" (1524 mm) from the fireplace opening. 7. Never leave your fireplace unattended while it is burning. 8. Be careful adding wood fuel to the fire or handling fireplace tools such as shovels, tongs or pokers. 9. Never modify or alter your fireplace system in any way. To do so may create a potential fire hazard and void the Limited Warranty. 10. The bottom refractory can be cracked by excessive abuse such as tossing heavy logs onto the grate or gouging with fireplace tools. Exercise caution when adding wood to your fireplace. 11. DO NOT use a fireplace insert or any other product not specified by the manufacturer for use with this fireplace. 12. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller warrants "smoke free" operation nor are they responsible for inadequate system draft caused by mechanical systems, general construction conditions, inadequate chimney heights, adverse wind conditions and/or unusual environmental factors or conditions beyond our control. WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF DAMAGING FIREPLACE MATERIALS AND INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT USE THE FIREPLACE TO COOK OR WARM FOOD. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. The all-steel, multi-wall firebox is the heat center of the system. It is constructed for safe clearance to combustibles. 2. The hearth floor and sidewalls of the firebox are lined with a brick pattern reinforced refractory for the look of authenticity and to provide safety. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3. The metal chimney sections extending from the firebox top to beyond your roof are two walled and air-cooled. The inner passage, or flue, provides the exit for smoke and gases. 4. This fireplace does not have a damper. There is a flue strainer provided at the flue entrance to keep debris from entering the chimney. Before you start a fire, the strainer must be checked to ensure that it is free of obstructions. 5. Closed screens prevent fire, sparks and embers from popping out of the firebox while a fire is burning. Pull screens back when adding wood to the firebox. 6. Why use a fuel grate? Besides positioning the firebed properly, it protects the refractory floor, back and sides of the fireplace. Further, it ensures a proper flow of combustion air into and around the firebed. The grate must be used at all times when burning. Your warranty may be voided without the use of this grate. 7. This fireplace is not a heater. It is designed to ensure homeowner comfort by providing supplemental heat to its immediate area. FUELS Never Use Coal in Your Fireplace Your fireplace system is not designed to be used with coal derivative products. The combustion process of certain types of coal can deposit corrosive materials in the fireplace and chimney system which can lead to premature product failure. Never use coal as a fuel in this fireplace system. Gas Logs If your fireplace system was installed with a gas line, you may wish to install one of two types of gas log sets. This fireplace has been tested and approved for use with a decorative gas appliance incorporating an automatic shut-off device and complying with the Standard for Decorative Gas Appliances for installation in vented fireplaces, ANSI Z21.60 (1991). Decorative gas appliances may be installed in these fireplaces. Installation must be in accordance with the national Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 for compliance with the revised U.L. 127 Standard. WARNING: THIS FIREPLACE HAS NOT BEEN TESTED WITH AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY, DO NOT INSTALL AN UNVENTED GAS LOG SET INTO THIS FIREPLACE. Prior to installing any gas log set, refer to the fireplace installation instructions for verification of mantle heights and placement of combustible materials around the firebox opening. Vented gas log sets do not have restrictions placed upon their BTU rating. Wood Fuel Pointers Wood is a wonderful renewable fuel source. Normally it burns clean, leaving only a minimum of waste ash, provides comforting heat and can provide a variety of aromas and visual images. You will want to know which woods are best for use. Sometimes you may want a quick, short fire to offset a morning chill. Soft woods are preferable in this case. Other times you would want more slow burning and a uniform heat output. Hardwoods are preferable for this use. The amount of heat available from the logs will be about equal on a weight basis. However, logs are generally not weighed so the amount of heat will depend on: 1. 2. 3. 4. The type of wood used. How dry it is. How many logs you put in. The size of the logs. The last statement means that one big log weighing 10 pounds has as much heating potential as 10 pounds of twigs. However, air cannot get at the solid log to feed the fire so the solid log will burn slowly. While you would get the same amount of heat out of either fire, the smaller the pieces of wood and the more air space around them, the faster the fire will burn. DISPOSAL OF ASHES Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are to be disposed of by burial in soil or other wise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. SOFTWOOD VS HARDWOOD Softwoods contain about 15 percent highly flammable resin which generates creosote soot in the chimney flue. Burning softwood exclusively may not be as desirable nor as safe as burning denser hardwoods. Many experienced fire-builders use small amounts of softwood kindling and newspaper in conjunction with starting a fire with split hardwood logs. Here are some guidelines to remember: 8. Be a knowledgeable wood buyer. There is a difference in cord sizes. A standard cord stack of logs is 4 ft. high by 8 ft. long by 4 ft. deep or the equivalent of this cubic footage, (Figure 1 ). 8' Standard Cord of Wood 4' 1. Softwoods produce fast warming and shorter fires. Hardwoods burn less vigorously, have shorter flames and produce steady, glowing coals. 4' 2. As a general rule, denser woods contain more potential heat per pound. Most softwoods offer moderate heat value per pound. Figure 1 3. Different woods vary widely in flame heights, flame intensities, smoke characteristics and in sparking. Most hardwoods do not spark. A face cord is the same height and length as a standard cord but the depth is only the length of the logs (12, 18 or 24 inches). A face cord can contain as little as 25% of the wood found in a standard cord. 4. Most freshly cut "green" wood will not burn well and will smoke. Green wood can be from 10 to 40 percent less efficient than air-dried seasoned wood. 5. Moisture and resin found inside unseasoned wood cells will build up pressure under heat and explode as sparks. 6. Most wood needs to be seasoned 9 to 12 months to reduce the moisture content and produce good steady fires. When moisture content is reduced from 60 to 20%, the gain in heat potential is nearly 7%. 7. Proper storage of wood, especially during seasoning, is essential. We recommend that you: a. Never store wood on the ground. This will cause rotting and insect infiltration. Raise wood on flat rock or scrap wood. b. Stack wood loosely to allow air circulation. c. Store wood where it will not be excessively exposed to weather, such as under a tarp or under a roof. If you buy by the ton, remember that wood becomes lighter as it dries. When buying green or wet wood, ask for some extra poundage to allow for the extra water you will be getting. 9. When comparing woods of the same moisture content and same species, we find most woods have approximately the same heating potential per pound. However, most wood is sold by volume, not by weight. To determine the best heating source, look at the density of various wood types. (Density is the weight for a given size.) The higher the density, the more potential heat output. A standard cord has a volume of 128 cubic feet. This figure also includes the air space between and around the wood. The actual volume in a standard cord is between 60 and 100 cubic feet; depending on how tightly the wood is packed. Assuming that you are comparing two standard cords of different species but the same volume and moisture content, the denser species will provide more BTU's. The table of wood species/ densities reveals more helpful guidelines. d. Do not stack wood directly against the walls of your home. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 3 HARDWOODS DENSITY Alser, Red Ash Aspen Basswood, American Beech, American Birch Butternut Cherry, Black Chestnut, American Cottonwood Elm Hackberry Hickory, Pecan Hickory, True Honey locust Locust, Black Magnolia Maple Oak, Red Oak, White Poplar Sassafras Sweet gum Sycamore, American Tanoak Tupelo Walnut, Black Willow, Black .41 .49-.60 .38-.39 .37 .64 .55-.65 .38 .50 .43 .34-.40 .60.63 .53 .60.66 .69-.75 .66 (est.) .69 .48-.50 .48-.63 .59-.67 .64-.88 .42 .42 .52 .49 .64 (est.) .50 .55 .39 SOFTWOODS DENSITY Bald cypress Cedar Douglas Fir Fir Hemlock Larch, Western Pine Redwood Spruce Tamarack .46 .31-.47 .46-.50 .32-.43 .40-.45 .52 .39-.59 .35-.40 .35-.41 .53 Periodical inspection and cleaning may be required. See Figure 2 and follow the instructions below for removal and installation: 1. With a flat screw driver, press on the retainer bracket and pull the strainer downwards to release. 2. Clean or discard the strainer if damaged. 3. Reinstall or replace the flue strainer. Flue Strainer Figure 3 Retainer Bracket REFRACTORIES Figure 2 REINSTALLING OR REPLACING THE FLUE STRAINER (P/N LB-101309) 1. Hang the retaining brackets on the outermost screws inside the firebox at the back, near the flue inlet. 2. Place one side of the flue strainer, wedged between the front screws and the top, inside the firebox. 3. With the aid of a flat screw driver, push upwards on the opposite end of the flue strainer against the retainer brackets, (one at a time) until it snaps to its locking position. AIR INLET DAMPER Note: This appliance does not have a damper. A flue strainer has been provided to prevent any debris from entering into the chimney. FLUE STRAINER The flue strainer is a wire cloth attached to the flue entrance to prevent debris from entering the chimney. This appliance requires the installation of an air inlet for proper operation. The fireplace draws air into the chimney and firebox chambers through the air inlet to cool the firebox during operation. It is important to inspect the air inlet and free it from any obstruction before operating the fireplace (see Figure 3 ). WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE FIREPLACE UNLESS A COMPLETE AIR INLET SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED. 4 Fireplace Air Inlet Must Be Free Of Any Obstructions NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. All fireboxes contain a furnace refractory floor, sides and back. These refractories are reinforced with steel, but can be broken by improper use. Dropping logs on the bottom refractory and building fires directly against the refractories can cause premature burnout of these components. It may easily be repaired or replaced at costs far below repair and maintenance for masonry fireplaces. Proper care and "burn-in" of the firebox will prolong the period of enjoyment without extensive maintenance. For the first few uses, build small fires – not roaring infernos. The materials used in the refractories contain and absorb moisture. It is important to "cure" the refractories by building only modest fires. Under normal usage, it is expected that hairline cracks will appear in the refractory surface. These hairline cracks do not affect the safe operation of the fireplace. STARTING A FIRE Note: Caution must be observed when operating this fireplace under windy conditions. Do Not burn large fires, as flames may be drawn out of the firebox. If this occurs, close the glass doors immediately. If not equipped with doors, extinguish the fire or keep it to a minimum if safe. The screens must be closed at all times while in operation, except when feeding the fire. 1. To start a fire in the fireplace properly, first check that the flue strainer is clear and the air inlet is unobstructed. 2. The grate in the firebox should be centered on or over the bottom hearth so your fire can breath properly. Crumble and twist plenty of newspapers UNDER the grate and criss-cross some small dry kindling sticks on top of the paper or on the bottom of the grate. 3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood to provide plenty of air space between. 4. When lighting your fire, a little smoke may escape – more likely if the chimney is cold. To correct this, hold a lighted newspaper up inside the firebox near the chimney opening. This will turn around any downdraft and clear the flue of cold air. As your log fire burns below, the updraft will improve as the chimney heats up. 5. Now, light the paper at both sides of the firebox. 6. Close the screens to prevent the escape of sparks and embers. Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors Never clean the glass when the doors are hot. Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass or household cleaner to clean the glass or the door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will damage the finish of the glass door. Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove streaks. Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a mild soap solution and a towel dampened with clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel. • The fire must always be confined within the boundaries of the fuel grate. • The fireplace screens must always be closed whenever the fireplace is being used. • Never slam the glass door since it could cause the glass to break. GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS • Do not build excessively large or hot fires — scorching or discoloring of the plated brass trim may occur. These fireplaces may be equipped with glass doors. Refer to the end of this document for a listing of the glass doors approved for use with these fireplaces. • Extreme temperature changes can cause glass breakage — do not build a hot fire and close the glass doors if the doors are cold. WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED WITH GLASS DOORS, IT SHOULD BE OPERATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. SEE FIGURE 4 FOR PROPER OPERATING CONDITIONS. Glass Doors Fully Open or Fully Closed (Bi-Fold Doors) Figure 4 CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION EXISTS, GLASS DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED DURING FIREPLACE OPERATION. • If the tempered glass pane becomes scratched or chipped, it creates a weakness in the glass which can cause the glass to break when heated. Replace the pane of glass by contacting your nearest dealer. CAUTION: GLASS AND METAL FRAMES GET HOT — ALWAYS USE HANDLES TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS. WARNING: BE AWARE THAT SAFETY GLASS IS UNPREDICTABLE WHEN HOT AND MAY BREAK, EXPELLING HOT GLASS INTO THE ROOM. ADVISE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO REMAIN WELL AWAY FROM THE FIREPLACE WHEN OPERATING WITH DOORS CLOSED TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. IMPORTANT: Plated polished brass glass doors may have a plastic covering over all brass pieces for protection during shipping and handling. The plastic covering should be removed before installation of the glass doors. Under the plastic covering is a protective lacquer coating which should not be removed. In some instances, if it is removed, irreversible damage to the brass finish could occur. Refer to the following for specific information on plated polished brass. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. IMPORTANT: The lacquer coating on the polished brass glass doors and trim pieces can be damaged or removed causing corrosion and/or tarnish. Do not remove the protective lacquer coating from plated polished doors and trim. To help protect the finish; use a non-acidic wax and avoid the over-spray of acidic/alkali based glass cleaners on the brass pieces. Please understand that the heat of the fire will cause the protective lacquer finish to slightly change to a light caramel color. Do not be alarmed as this is a normal occurrence. MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES Your fireplace is designed to operate troublefree with minimum maintenance. However, like any fine appliance, it deserves and requires some housekeeping attention. Your fireplace will perform better – and certainly look more attractive to family and friends – if it is cleaned before each use. Before the first seasonal use in Autumn and after the last fire in Spring, it is important to inspect the fireplace system carefully. We recommend at least two complete fireplace inspections a year. Before Each Use 1. Clean the firebox of excessive ashes. Some owners prefer to leave a small layer to insulate the cold refractory below the grate which helps fire starting. This fireplace has a factory supplied grate attached, it is permissible to remove the grate for cleaning; however, the grate must be re-attached to the fireplace before the next burn. 2. Keep the fireplace screens clean so combustion air flows freely. 3. Spot check the brick-like refractory for small cracks. Heat from the fire expands it slightly. When it cools, it contracts. Refractories should be replaced when: 1. The crack opens more than ¹⁄₄" (19 mm). 2. Pitting in the surface is extensive and pits become deeper than ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm). 3. Any piece of refractory larger than 2" (51 mm) in radius and ³⁄₁₆" deep becomes dislodged. If conditions 1, 2 or 3 occur, the refractory should be replaced. 5 TWICE A YEAR CHECK-UP Normally, twice a year, you should inspect your fireplace following this list: 1. Inspect the opening in your chimney top and remove any debris that could clog it. The cap is usually held in place by four (4) screws, which remove easily for checking or cleaning the full length of the flue from above. Remove the chimney top while wearing gloves to guard against any sharp metal edges. 2. Inspect the entire flue from the top down for obstructions such as birds nests, leaves, etc. This may be done by using a flexible handled chimney cleaning brush. If the chimney contains offset/return elbows; a soft brush cleaning from the top down to any elbow and then from the firebox up to the offset/return section is the proper method. The beam from a powerful flashlight will help in this inspection, (removal of the flue strainer may be needed). CLEANOUT PANEL (DOOR SUPPORT FRAME) The Cleanout Panel provides an outlet for water that may enter the fireplace during raining or melting snow. Therefore it is important to keep it clear from ashes and debris. Remove the Cleanout Panel by removing the screw at each end and lift (see Figure 5 ). Check inside and clean if necessary. Make sure the area is free of any debris and reattach the panel with the screws previously removed. Note: The hearth area can be vacuum cleaned. Larger debris must be removed manually. It is recommended to clean the hearth area while the cleanout panel is removed to make sure that no ashes will fill the cleanout panel area upon reattachment. 3. Look up from inside the fireplace to see if any obstructions are in the lower flue area. If present, shut the glass doors (if installed) to seal the firebox and contain any soot that might fall. If your fireplace does not have glass doors installed, a damp sheet covering the fireplace opening and sealed with masking tape will do. Then clean the flue from the top down (if an offset system, clean per Step 2) using a proper size chimney brush with flexible pole sections. Don't open the doors or remove the sheet until all soot has settled. Vacuum, don't sweep. Note: Removal of the flue strainer may be required to clear any obstructions inside the flue. 4. Check the metal flashing and seals around your chimney. Seal any cracks or loose nailhead openings to prevent roof leaks. 5. Clean the firebox thoroughly by using a soft brush or equivalent. 6. Check outside air inlet and free from any obstructions. 7. Exposed stainless steel face may be cleaned with a solution of baking soda and water: Mix a tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water and spray on the exposed stainless steel face. Wipe with a clean cloth. 6 CREOSOTE FORMATION AND REMOVAL When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney should be inspected at least twice yearly during the heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. If creosote build-up is found, do not use chemical chimney cleaners that are poured on a hot fire. The chemical cleaners can be dangerous and generally only work on the flue section nearest the fire, leaving the rest of the flue unaffected. It is best to take the time to clean the flue as previously described or have the chimney professionally cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep. TROUBLESHOOTING Screw Screw Cleanout Panel Figure 5 Stainless Steel Outdoor Weather Cover (P/N H0321) An optional Stainless Steel Outdoor Weather Cover can be purchased to provide additional protection against leaves and other objects that wind can carry which can accumulate inside your fireplace or damage your fireplace Glass Doors. Complete instructions for use are provided with the cover. WARNING: CONTINUED OVERFIRING CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR FIREPLACE SYSTEM. SOME EXAMPLES OF OVERFIRING ARE: • BURNING QUANTITIES OF SCRAP LUMBER, PINE BRANCHES, PAPER OR CARDBOARD BOXES WHICH EXCEED THE VOLUME OF THE NORMAL LOG FIRE. • USE OF ARTIFICIAL WAX BASE LOGS, TRASH OR OTHER CHEMICALS OR CHEMICALLY TREATED COMBUSTIBLES. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. Note: "Smoke Free" operation is not warranted nor are we responsible for inadequate system draft, general construction conditions, inadequate chimney heights, adverse wind conditions and/or unusual environmental factors or conditions beyond our control. If you do experience a problem, here are several things to check: 1. Remember – always check to ensure that the flue strainer and air inlet are clear from obstructions before lighting a fire! 2. Is your fire too far forward? Move it toward the back with your poker. Keep the fire well within the confines of your fuel grate. 3. Keep your fire up on the grate and the refractory below free of excessive ashes. The fire needs plenty of air movement around the logs. 4. Is a breeze or wind blowing? This can cause negative pressure and an unwanted downdraft – and smoking. 5. Is your wood fuel too wet or unseasoned? Or does it contain some chemical substance that causes sputtering, smoking and toxic fumes? 6. Figure 6 illustrates the correct height of your chimney top. It is unlikely that your installation does not adhere to the installation instructions. However, if not correct, you could experience an unusual downdraft. Usually, the best solution is to increase the chimney height. This may also be necessary if nearby trees, adjoining roof lines or a hill is causing a downdraft condition. Less than 10' (3m) To Roof Peak 7. Remember, your fireplace has been designed as a decorative, supplemental heating device only, it is not intended for heating purposes. 10' (3m) ACCESSORY COMPONENTS FTF10-CT1 Bi-Fold Doors 3' (914mm) Min. 2' (610mm) Min. 2' (610mm) Min. 3' (914mm) Min. H0329 43LBFOD-BS Bi-Fold Doors Your fireplace can be fitted with beautiful bifold doors. These doors are easily fitted to the fireplace opening. Model LBFOD-BS doors have the striking look of brushed steel. To ensure warranty and to prevent a potential fire hazard, do not use any other doors on these appliances. Figure 6 WARRANTY This fireplace is covered by a limited warranty detailed separately from this document. Retain this manual. File it with your other documents for future reference. PRODUCT REFERENCE INFORMATION We recommend that you record the following important information about your fireplace. Please contact your Lennox dealer for any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Lennox dealer, please call 1-800-9-LENNOX Your Fireplace's Model Number _______________________________________ Your Fireplace's Serial Number ________________________________________ The Date On Which Your Fireplace Was Installed __________________________ Your Dealer's Name _________________________________________________ Outdoor Weather Cover REPLACEMENT PARTS A complete parts list is found at the end of this manual. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your Lennox dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1. The model number of the appliance. 2. The serial number of the appliance. 3. The part number. 4. The description of the part. 5. The quantity required. 6. The installation date of the appliance. NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 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Formação e Oficinas de Psicoterapia Integrativa
Developmentally Based, Relationally Focused Integrative Psychotherapy
Richard G. Erskine, PhD.
A Professional Development Seminar: September 6, 2019; November 1, 2019;
January 10, 2020; March 6, 2020; April 24, 2020
January 10, 2020; March 6, 2020; April 24, 2020
Vancouver, BC, Canada
This series of five professional development seminars will meet for one-day every two months. This seminar is designed to provide the experienced psychotherapist with a dialogical forum to discuss ad-vanced concepts and methods of a relational and integrative psycho-therapy. Seminar members will read selected articles on the theory and methods of psychotherapy and Richard Erskine will lead seminar members in discussions focused on how the concepts and methods can be used in each participant's clinical practice. Participants are invited to bring clinical cases for discussion and supervision. A dis-cussion of professional ethics and innovative methods will be central in this seminar.
Contato: Richard G. Erskine, Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy
Suite 802, 1470 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4Y2
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Página da Web: (+1) 604 565 7271
Suite 802, 1470 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4Y2
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Página da Web: (+1) 604 565 7271
Dates: September 7, 2018; November 2, 2018;
January 11, 2019; March 1, 2019; May 3, 2019
January 11, 2019; March 1, 2019; May 3, 2019
A certificate of Continuing Professional Education will be issued on completion of this series.
O Instituto para Psicoterapia Integrativa é autorizado pela Associação Americana de Psicologia a oferecer educação continuada para psicólogos, pelo Conselho Nacional de Conselheiros Certificados para aqueles que fazem aconselhamento, e pelo Conselho Americano de Examinadores Pastorais para aconselhamento pastoral. O Instituto para Psicoterapia Integrativa assume a responsabilidade por este programa e seu conteúdo.


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The term "mutual fund" is one most individuals are familiar with. After all, newspapers, magazines and websites galore are all abuzz with news of recent developments in mutual funds.
Mutual funds, as the name suggests, are essentially investment schemes which involves a pool of funds professionally managed by experts. They have shot into popularity like a meteor. In the last decade or so, they have morphed into one of the best methods of investment for amateur investors.
There are a number of reasons for the popularity of mutual funds. One of the main reasons is the fact that these funds are managed by professional fund managers, who optimise the investment process by selecting the most appropriate portfolio.
You know what this means, right?
Once you consult professionals and obtain expert opinions on your investment targets, the entire process becomes about a hundred times easier.
This is the beauty of mutual funds. If you are new to the investment markets and do not have a very clear idea of which avenue would be ideal for you, mutual funds provide the answer to all your prayers.
Investing in mutual funds essentially ensures that your money grows steadily and systematically while minimising the risk associated with rogue investments.
So once you decide to start investing, the only remaining question is which mutual fund?
That, my dear friends, is where I come in.
It can be difficult for amateurs to navigate through the labyrinth that is the market for investment instruments. That is why I have compiled a list of the top mutual funds in India.
Let's get started then, shall we?
First on the list is the ICICI Prudential Focused Bluechip Equity Fund. The term "bluechip" here is used to refer to the stock of any large and well-reputed company which has been consistently performing well for many years. As the name suggests, therefore, this fund is primarily associated with the equity stocks of bluechip companies.
This mutual fund can boast of an extraordinary performance since its inception in 2016. In fact, when it started, the return on investment was almost double that of its benchmark.
This particular fund is ideal for investors who are looking to create a steady source of wealth with a long-term horizon. As expected with bluechip stocks, there is almost assured returns with a low exposure to risk and volatility.
At second place, we have the Franklin India Equity Fund. This fund is older than some of the other names on my list. Established in 1994, it has shown consistent growth over the last couple of decades. In fact, the fund has declared dividends unwaveringly over the last 20 years.
This fund adheres to a very smart strategy. It only invests in companies which have an innate competitive advantage in its chosen industry. This, the experts at Franklin feel, is the only way of ensuring the company performs well in the future and essentially develops into a steady source of wealth.
As a wise man once said, "Only time will tell."
Well, guys, time has spoken and it is on Franklin's side. That is as good an indicator as any.
Third on the list is the ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund. The term "value discovery" here, refers to the investment strategy of identifying the companies which have the potential of future value generation and then buying stocks of such companies. This fund is slightly different from the other two in the sense that it has quite a fraction of mid-cap companies in its portfolio.
This mutual fund aims to generate returns by investing in value stocks with the potential of both capital appreciation as well as dividend income. In fact, this fund recently changed its strategy a little bit by reducing its exposure to mid-cap industries so as to balance out the amount of risk the investors have to bear.
Currently, the Value Discovery Fund boasts of high returns in the 3 to 5 year period. It is ideal for investors with the objective of long-term wealth creation.
At fourth place on the list is the DSP BlackRock Equity Opportunities Fund. This, as the name suggests, is a somewhat diversified equity fund investing primarily in large and mid-cap companies.
Since its inception almost 19 years ago, this fund has focused on its main objective of capital appreciation and has outperformed most other equity funds in its league. DSP has been successful in delivering a steady rate of growth and stellar performance because of its highly diversified portfolio.
It is Ideal for investors with a moderate appetite for risk, and a long-term investment horizon.
Fifth on the list is the Aditya Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund. This fund invests only in equities. It aims to capitalise on the long term growth that most large-cap companies boast of.
Since inception in 2002, this mutual fund has gone past its peers and other mutual funds in the same league. As this fund focuses primarily on large-cap companies, the exposure to risk is very low indeed. In a surprising turn of events, however, it goes against the general trend of lower returns and instead offers an above-average rate of return.
That's the dream, isn't it?
This is the primary reason why this fund has become so popular among budding investors. So if you are a potential investor with a long-term investment horizon, take this opportunity and jump on this "fund-train".
Coming in at sixth position on the list is the HDFC Balanced Fund. The term "balanced fund" here, refers to the strategy of investing in both stocks and bonds. Also known as hybrid funds, they maintain a balance between the two primary asset classes to obtain a well-diversified and well-rounded portfolio.
Since its inception in the year 2000, this fund has exceeded expectations and delivered a steady performance, which makes it one of the best in its category.
Balanced funds offer more diversification and lowers the exposure to risk as compared to pure equity funds. Such funds are therefore, ideal for investors who do not have any appetite for risk yet wants to foray into the world of mutual funds.
That brings an end to my list.
Do not worry. This list is far from exhaustive. It is meant to provide an introduction to the top performing and most popular mutual funds in India at the moment.
What you need to do now is, figure out your investment goals, select a mutual fund and simply get started.
Happy investing!


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The Question Game (also called 20 Questions, the Yes or No Game, or Guess what I'm thinking of) is one of the most useful (and fun!) language games I know.
It lets you practice asking and answering questions, and it makes you think about so much that you already know, both the names of things and the categories they fit into.
One person (the "thinker") starts the game by saying, "I'm thinking of something (or someone) that (or who, if a person) is…"
The thinker then tells the other players the category they will guess from.
It can be an animal, a plant, a food, a household or classroom object, an occupation, a historical figure, a famous actor, or even a mutual friend– anything or anyone known to all the players.
(It's not fair to choose something some players might not know!)
Then other players ask questions to see who can be first to guess what the "thinker" has in mind. Before trying to guess the exact answer, players ask questions to "narrow down" the possibilities.
The challenge is that the "thinker" must answer truthfully, but will only answer "yes" or "no" (or "sometimes," "possibly," etc. He or she may also give hints, if necessary.)


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An experienced doctor, who has questioned the official explanation for the death of weapons expert David Kelly, was dismissed by text and email while on a family holiday after he blew the whistle about alleged discrepancies in the dispensing of strong painkillers at an army base.
Dr Stephen Frost has been granted permission by a judge to take the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to an employment tribunal over the loss of his position, at a base near Blackpool, which followed his calls for police to investigate the dispensing of morphine sulphate tablets.
The doctor claimed he was not told why his contract was terminated, was given no chance to defend himself and believed he would never be allowed to work with the military again. He had suffered severe stress, anxiety and depression since being dismissed, he added.
Frost has played a key role in the campaign for a full inquest into the death of weapons expert David Kelly at the height of the Iraq dossier scandal.
Kelly was found dead in woods near his Oxfordshire home in 2003 shortly after being exposed as the source of a BBC claim that Tony Blair's Labour government had "sexed up" a dossier that helped make the case for war in Iraq. The Hutton report concluded that Kelly, a member of a UN team sent to Iraq to search for weapons of mass destruction, had committed suicide. Frost is among doctors who continue to doubt that conclusion.
At a preliminary hearing earlier this month, the MoD tried to have Frost's claim struck out, arguing that he could not officially be regarded as a "worker" for the ministry despite the fact that he had worked almost exclusively for the armed services for almost 20 years through agencies.
The MoD also argued he could not be treated as a whistleblower because he had not originally stipulated this was a basis of his case – even though the word "whistleblower" appears on his initial claim form.
But a judge ruled Frost's claim of unfair dismissal should be heard by a full employment tribunal in the summer, a case likely to be embarrassing for the MoD.
Frost, from north Wales, told the Guardian: "It is a great relief that the judge allowed my claim to proceed. I have dedicated much of my life to working as a doctor for HM armed forces and I took my job of treating sick and injured military personnel very seriously. My summary dismissal came as a great shock to me and has seriously affected my health and my family life."
Frost's solicitor, Shah Qureshi, said: "Dr Frost believes he was summarily dismissed because he shone a spotlight on potential criminality at a military barracks. Other members of staff involved continue to work for the MoD while my client has lost his livelihood. To this day it is unclear as to whether the matter was ever referred to the police."
Qureshi, head of the employment team at Bindmans LLP, said he was greatly concerned that the ministry tried to get the claim struck out on a technicality. "It is of immense public importance that whistleblowers enjoy maximum protection before the law."
Frost was engaged to work as a civilian doctor at Weeton barracks, near Blackpool, in July 2013 through a private healthcare recruitment group. His contract was due to last until December that year.
According to Frost, on 6 August he became aware of a dispensing discrepancy involving morphine sulphate tablets that occurred almost two weeks before he started working at the camp's medical centre. He said tablets six times the strength of those that should have been dispensed were involved.
Frost expressed his concerns to members of the practice team and later to an internal investigating team and asked for the police to be informed.
On 6 September, while on holiday, Frost's posting was terminated by text and email and he was told not to return to work on the following Monday. He said no explanation was given.
At the preliminary hearing, Judge Rebecca Howard said: "There is clear reference in the claim form to whistleblowing. The basis of the claim is that, following Dr Frost's participation in the investigation into incorrect dosage and dispensation of morphine, he was summarily dismissed and banned from working as a doctor in the military."
A spokeswoman for Lancashire police said the force had not been involved in any investigation at Weeton.
An MoD spokesperson said: "This case is subject to legal proceedings and it would be inappropriate for us to comment."


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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Major League Baseball's All-Star Week is in full swing in Miami, where MLB commissioner Rob Manfred named Mexico City as one of several possible MLB expansion destinations.
Speaking at an All-Star Week press conference, Manfred named Montreal and Charlotte as two other potential expansion markets.
"I know the mayor of Montreal has been very vocal about bringing baseball back to Montreal. It was not great when the Expos left. The fact of the matter was baseball was successful in Montreal for a very long time. Charlotte is a possibility. And I would like to think that Mexico City or some place in Mexico would be another possibility."
The last time the MLB expanded was back in 1998 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks.


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Stockett's advice for writers and anyone else who keeps hitting a brick wall?
"Give in to your obsession."
"In the end, I received 60 rejections for The Help. But letter number 61 was the one that accepted me. After my five years of writing and three and a half years of rejection, an agent named Susan Ramer took pity on me. What if I had given up at 15? Or 40? Or even 60? Three weeks later, Susan sold The Help to Amy Einhorn Books."
From Wikipedia:
Kathryn Stockett is an American novelist. She is known for her 2009 debut novel, The Help, which is about African-American maids working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, during the 1960s.


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Viral Special Ammunition
|Human Sphere N3 Content.
This ammunition is characterized by its enhanced damage capability against living targets.
After a successful attack using Viral Special Ammunition, the target must make two BTS Rolls.
- Viral Special Ammunition forces its target to make two BTS Rolls per impact suffered.
- The second BTS Roll is mandatory, even if the target fails the first one or falls Unconscious.
- Each BTS Roll failed against Viral Special Ammunition causes the target to lose one point from his Wounds/STR Attribute.
- Critical hits with Viral Special Ammunition cause the target to lose 1 point directly from his Wounds/STR Attribute, bypassing the usual BTS Roll (the target must still make the remaining Roll).
- If the target has a Wounds Attribute of 1 on his profile and fails a BTS Roll against Viral Special Ammunition, then he enters the Dead state directly, bypassing the Unconscious state. This specific special effect does not apply to:
- Units whose Wounds Attribute is higher than 1 on their profile (such as Heavy Infantry).
- Troopers who, during the course of the game, increased their Wounds Attribute above 1.
- Units with a Structure (STR) Attribute instead of a Wounds Attribute, such as Remotes, TAGs, Vehicles, etc.
- Units possessing more than one Troop Profile whose cumulative Wounds Attribute is greater than one (for example, units with Transmutation).
A target of Viral Special Ammunition that enters the Dead state directly, bypassing the Unconscious state, cannot activate the Spawn-Embryo, V: Dogged, or V: No Wound Incapacitation states.
Viral Special Ammunition and Shasvastii Game Example:
A Shasvastii Malignos who suffers a hit with Viral Special Ammunition and fails one of both BTS Rolls must be remove from the game table, ignoring the SpawnEmbryo state.
ATTENTION: Use of this Special Ammunition is prohibited by the Concilium Convention. Violators shall be prosecuted by international courts.
Viral Ammunition uses soft-shell special projectiles coated with immunological inhibitors and with a core of wide spectrum viral agents and or biodesigned nanodevices with a viral destructive programming.
Viral Ammunition is an armament project developed in laboratories by biologists and immunologists commissioned by the Haqqislamite Army. Designed specifically as deadly light ammunition, it's the answer for "One shot, one kill" philosophies. The use of it as anti-riot ammunition against Dogfaces is of interest specifically to Ariadna, which acquired a shipment in exchange for a significant amount of Teseum.


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When we think of research and development in the Microelectronics industry, we typically think of East Asia, the United States and Europe. However there is a long time conference held in South America called "Chip in [location]."
The Silvaco SURGE 2019 Global User Conference was successfully held on July 19, 2019 at the Kerry Hotel in Pudong, Shanghai! More than 200 guests from panel display, semiconductor product design and manufacturing, semiconductor industry associations, universities and research institutes attended the conference.
In the following video, Dr. Firas Mohamed, VP & GM, Machine Learning & Flow Optimization Division and GM, Silvaco France talks with Graham Bell about Machine Learning technologies deployed in Silvaco EDA tools at the SEMICON West 2019, July 9 - 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. A transcript of the video is also below.
In the following video, Wally Rhines, CEO Emeritus, Mentor Graphics speaks with Graham Bell about the worlds of Design and Manufacturing meeting at SEMICON West and ES DEsign West, a co-located event, July 9 - 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
SURGE brings together users, developers, and industry experts of the EDA, IP and TCAD communities to discuss new semiconductor technologies, smart integration for innovative applications and new techniques for realizing advanced designs. According to CTO Babak Taheri, "These events open up important conversations with industry leaders and peers, highlight smart solutions to real-world challenges, and provide insight into current and future trends."
In the following video, I discuss the latest IP developments at Silvaco for the Design&Reuse audience from the show floor at DAC 2019 in Las Vegas, NV.
In the following video, ESD Alliance Governing Council members Simon Segars (CEO of Arm), Wally Rhines (CEO Emeritus of Mentor, a Siemens Business), and David Dutton (CEO of Silvaco) highlight the benefits of you to attending the inaugural ES Design West. July 9 - 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems (EDA), embedded systems and software (ESS), and intellectual property (IP) was held this week, June 3-5, in Las Vegas, NV. Silvaco had many excellent customer meetings. The attendance was lighter than last year in the SF Bay area, but the quality was very high.
Silvaco will showcase its suite of solutions from Atoms to Systems, next week, at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Silvaco had a large booth in the middle of the show floor at Display Week 2019 at the San Jose Convention Center, this week May 14 through 16. Our technology experts were on hand to discuss and demo our TCAD-to-signoff solutions with emphasis on design of the next generation of TFT, LCD, LED, OLED and MicroLED products.
Attend the 25th annual TSMC Technology Symposium and get first-hand updates on TSMC's advanced and specialty technologies, advanced packaging capabilities and future development plans. Silvaco will showcase its Smart Silicon Solutions for nanometer designs and IP in the Ecosystem Pavilion
ChipEx is the largest international event of the Israeli microelectronics industry. It is held annually in Tel Aviv, Israel and brings together more than 1,500 industry professionals for their annual gathering. This year it will be held will be held on May 13, 2019. ChipEx includes vendors' exhibition, technology conference and the most exclusive event called the Israel Executive Summit which is specifically designed for the senior executives of the microelectronics industry.
At Design & Reusse's IP-SoC event I will present my talk on "Next Generation of SoC Design flow: From Atoms to System Solutions." It will take place at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara on April 9 at 2:00 PM.
Silvaco Inc. is pleased to announce the 2019 SURGE (Silvaco UserRs Global Event) schedule.
SURGE (Silvaco UseRs Global Event) brings together users, developers, and industry experts of the EDA, IP and TCAD communities to discuss new semiconductor technologies, smart integration for innovative applications and new techniques for realizing advanced designs.
I was at the SEMICON show in China last week. The crowds were enormous, and the energy was intense. Whatever you might think about the consolidation at the front-end of the SoC design chain, the back-end is continuing to thrive and grow. But you may not know there is a new synergy between the traditional SEMI manufacturing audience and the system design focus of the ESD-Alliance which recently became an independent association of SEMI.org.
Dr. Misha Temkin was a beloved colleague and researcher who worked at Silvaco for over 30 years. He passed on March 12, 2019 after a long cancer illness. He was a dedicated Senior Applications Engineer in the TCAD Division at the Santa Clara, California headquarters.
The beauty of the Design Automation Conference is that it is always the same and never the same. There is no technical conference like it. Every year there is the Technical Program, the Designer Track, IP Track and the Exhibition. And the networking opportunities with customers and colleagues is second to none.
David Dutton will moderate the Panel Session: Applications of AIoT with four executive panelist that have direct experience with AIoT applications. Come and here what is the progress to date, what are the next challenges, and what opportunities are available for the next high-growth application.
Silvaco CEO David Dutton sits down with Graham Bell to discuss the growth of the company in 2018 including drivers and trends from customers and also takes a look forward to 2019.
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Lifetime has picked up six episodes of a dark comedy called "Mary Kills People" from Entertainment One and Cameron Pictures and Corus Entertainment. From Tara Armstrong, the series follows Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas, "Hannibal"), a single mother who is an ER doctor by day, but by night, she and her partner, a former plastic surgeon, moonlight as underground angels of death and help terminally ill patients slip away on their own terms — so far, Mary has managed to stay under the radar, but death is hot, business is booming and her double life is getting complicated. When her world starts to unravel, Mary realizes she's going to have to fight dirty if she's going to stay in the killing game.
"With a creative team led by the incomparable Tassie Cameron, Tara Armstrong's richly layered writing, Holly Dale's expert direction, and an outstanding cast, 'Mary Kills People' will be an intense and thought-provoking series. Lifetime is undoubtedly the perfect home for this topical and ground-breaking drama," said John Morayniss, CEO of eOne Television.
The cast of "Mary Kills People" includes Jay Ryan ("Top of the Lake"), Richard Short ("Vinyl"), Lyriq Bent ("The Book of Negroes"), Greg Bryk ("Bitten") and Charlotte Sullivan ("Rookie Blue")."Rookie Blue" creator Tassie Cameron will serve as executive producer on the series, along with Armstrong, Amy Cameron, Jocelyn Hamilton and Tecca Crosby. Holly Dale will direct all six episodes and serve as co-exec producer. Joining Armstrong on the writing team are Marsha Green, Sherry White and Mike Goldbach.


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October's almost here! Hopefully, all of our readers survived Friday the 13th so you'll be able to join us for the annual Halloween horrorthon! We've got a lot planned and I think you guys are going to love it!
Here's what I watched, read, and listened to last week:
Films That I Watched:
- Boy of the Streets (1937)
- Diamonds are Forever (1971)
- Easy Rider (1969)
- The Good Loser (1953)
- The Griper (1954)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
- Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
- Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
- The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973)
- Hotel Mumbai (2019)
- Let Us Live! (1939)
- Live and Let Die (1973)
- The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
- My Evil Stepdad (2019)
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
- Responsibility (1953)
- This Isn't Funny (2015)
- Tolkien (2019)
- The Trouble Maker (1959)
- Unplanned (2019)
- What About School Spirit? (1958)
Television Shows That I Watched:
- 60 Days in Narcoland
- Bachelor in Paradise
- Big Brother 21
- The Bold and the Beautiful
- Couples Court with the Cutlers
- Dance Moms
- Days of Our Lives
- Degrassi High
- Fear The Walking Dead
- General Hospital
- Judge Jerry
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Lauren Lake's Paternity Court
- Saved By The Bell
- So You Think You Can Dance
- True Crime Files
- The Young and the Restless
Books That I Read:
- She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement (2019) by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
- Why Meadow Died (2019) by Andrew Pollack and Max Eden
Music To Which I Listened:
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- Afrojack
- Anna Ternheim
- Armin van Buuren
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- Camila Cabello
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- deadmau5
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- Goblin
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- Imagine Dragons
- Jenny Hval
- Joywave
- Kedr Livanskiy
- Kelly Clarkson
- The Killers
- Saint Motel
- Talking Heads
- The Ting Tings
- Yellow Claw
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- On Pop Politics, Jeff wrote about cannibalism, Captain America, his memories of 9-11, aliens, Eddie Money, Julian Castro, and taking breaks.
- On my music site, I shared music from Afrojack, Camila Cabello, Kelly Clarkson, Imagine Dragons, Yellow Claw, The Killers, and M83!
- I reviewed Big Brother for the Big Brother Blog!
- For Horror Critic, I reviewed The Horror at 37,000 Feet!
- Lisa Bloom offered to plant stories about Rose McGowan for Harvey Weinstein
- Bob Weinstein confronted brother Harvey's 'misbehavior' years before scandal
- Classic TV Series "Dark Shadows" Making a Return at The CW With "Dark Shadows: Reincarnation"
- The Story of Caroline Calloway and Her Ghostwriter Natalie
- As 'South Park' Gets Renewed Through 2022, Matt Stone and Trey Parker Also Have New Movie Ideas
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Stories I only tell my friends : [an autobiography] / Rob Lowe.
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A teen idol at fifteen, an international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-seventies Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood. The Outsiders placed Lowe at the birth of the modern youth movement in the entertainment industry. During his time on The West Wing, he witnessed the surreal nexus of show business and politics both on the set and in the actual White House. And in between are deft and humorous stories of the wild excesses that marked the eighties, leading to his quest for family and sobriety. Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last twenty-five years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.
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Wage cut suspended for talks
Following a strike threat, private care firm Your Choice Barnet (YCB) has temporarily suspended a wage cut while talks take place at conciliation service Acas.
Unison union members at YCB were set to strike last Wednesday following a 100 percent vote to strike.
Bosses agreed to restore pay next month after a 9.5 percent pay cut while further negotiation takes place.
Workers might still strike if the union and employers fail to reach an agreement by 12 July.
Barnet Unison chair Helen Davies spoke to Socialist Worker in a personal capacity.
"Without the solid vote to strike and announcing the walkout, YCB would not have backed down," she said.
Workers are enraged at plans by Kirklees Council in west Yorkshire to cut up to 1,400 jobs in the next two years. The Unison branch met immediately and resolved to ballot its 6,500 members in local government.
But bosses agreed to hold urgent talks not long after.
The talks were welcomed. But it's clear the council is not going to reverse its attacks, which it blames on government funding cuts.
Council bosses have also proposed various attacks on redundancy rights.
And they suggest a managers' charter to decide who has a job and who does not.
Bosses also plan to bring in the ''Bradford formula''—a method of sacking workers for sickness absence.
Unison is set to meet on Wednesday of next week to decide its next move.
Nick Ruff, Kirklees Unison branch chair (pc)
Unison union members in local government in Scotland began a consultative ballot over pay on Monday of last week.
Employers' organisation Cosla rejected the union's pay claim of £1 extra an hour.
The bosses claim an agreement has already been struck for this year's pay claim.
Cosla imposed a 1 percent offer for 2013/14 for two years after union members narrowly voted against strikes to accept the offer last year.
Workers should vote yes in the ballot and be prepared to strike to force Cosla bosses to pay better wages.
The ballot ends on 7 July.


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We're on the Double for Day 19!
Double can be interpreted in many ways… have fun with this one!
Today I had to run an errand during my lunch break that took me to Kensington. I had my camera with me and was on the lookout for two… of anything! It was a pleasantly sunny day and I had a bit of a wait at this station for the next train. I spotted the two blocks of flats in the distance, following the leading lines of the train tracks, and there was my double.
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Google Uses 200 Unique Ranking Factors to determine your site's ranking position.Read More on Backlinko
What is Technical SEO?
Technical SEO is optimizing your site for optimal search index crawling and ranking. Basically, any non-keyword or non-content SEO optimization intended to reduce friction between the Search Engine Crawlers (Google and Bing Bots) can be listed as a technical SEO action.
Here at TopSailDigital, we are obsessed with making our client's sites more visible to Google. We have helped clients with content, conversion rate optimization and keyword selection.
But what about those OTHER SEO activities? Many of those Non-content and non-keyword related SEO activities are well within the Technical SEO Umbrella.
Now some of this falls squarely in the realm of web development, while others are here because they are SEO elements that do not reflect a content focused approach.
Here a non-exhaustive list of some of the Technical SEO activities TopSailDigital has helped clients with:
- Schema and Microdata Inclusion – Think of Schema Microdata as a condensed menu/table of contents for Web Crawlers to read to understand your site better. Search Engine bots love schema!
- Site Speed Optimizations – We've mentioned how crucial site speed is in our other pages. Don't neglect this important SEO ranking factor!
- Site Infrastructure Does your site have any un-needed technical issues that might prevent our Web Crawlers from seeing your site?
- Sitemaps – As it sounds, Sitemaps help Web Crawlers find your most important content.
- Tool registration and Trouble Shooting (like Google Search Console) – Not every SEO tool is easy to setup, we can help here too. Google Search Console gives us actionable Data from Google – For Free.
- Responsive Mobile Web Design – Non-mobile ready sites will have trouble ranking since Google has announced that Mobile Search Speed is a ranking factor.
- Conversion tracking with Google analytics or Google Tag Manager – Technically, this won't help the Crawlerbots, but will delivery great usage data regarding your site visitors. Are you tracking the most valuable interactions that occur on your site? Google Analytics can help.
- Fixing 404 Errors through Page Redirection (301) – Fixing all the content "holes" your site may have.
- Site Migration – If it's time for a site redesign, it's best to build your next site with a Technical SEO focus.
- Internal Linking If you aren't linking to the most important content on your own site, how do the bots know what's a content priority?
- SSL and Site Security Letting both the Crawlers and your USers know that your site is secure will reassure everyone your site is a safe place to read and learn more.
- Google Search Console – Indexing and Crawl Errors Resolving all your Technical SEO warnings in Google Search Console is important if you want to rank well.
- Disavowing Spammy Links – If you have had any "less-than-reputable" SEO work done, you can tell Google that you want to distance yourself from those links.
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During normal school hours all visitors to Paris High School must report to the main office. Visitor parking is provided in the main south parking lot at the corner of SE Loop 286 and South Collegiate Drive.
Visitors to athletic events should park in the main lot between the school building and Wildcat Stadium. The main and auxiliary gymnasiums are conveniently located just off the main lot on the east side of the building. Visiting football fans should enter Wildcat Stadium from the south visitor's gate nearest SE Loop 286.
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The New Yorker, May 31, 1930 P. 21
Tells the story of a woman who goes to rent an apartment from a very genteel person who is something like her apartment, which was covered with bric-a-brac. She warns her about not having any cats, and to please be careful of everything in her nice little place. When they were having sandwiches and tea together, she discusses the cleaning woman's ability, and advises the leasee not to trust her. The other protests and says she thinks she is a nice girl. But the genteel one's retort which held a great deal of disgust was, "Sarah's not a girl--she's married."


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Gin Boom Drives Surge In UK Distillery Openings
Published on Jan 17 2018 1:00 PM in Drinks tagged: Gin / Distillery / WSTA
The UK now has a total of 315 distilleries – more than double the number that were in operation five years ago, according to new figures from the country's Revenue & Customs department.
The data reveals that 49 new distilleries were opened in 2017, with operations starting up across all parts of the nation.
The UK's Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) attributes this growth to the country's recent gin boom, with a record number of bottles sold last year.
It added that the gin industry across on- and off-trade in the UK in 2011 was worth £630 million, but nearly doubled to £1.2 billion in 2017.
"Gin is the key driver behind the surge in new distillery openings in the UK in the last five years," said Miles Beale, chief executive of the WSTA.
"New gin brands continue to pop up on our supermarket shelves, on a regular basis, as Brits show no sign of tiring of the quintessentially British spirit," Beale added.
Continued Growth
The WSTA is predicting growth to continue this year, boosted by the UK chancellor's decision to freeze wine and spirit duty in last November's budget.
It also anticipates that distilleries will diversify, with new varieties of whisky growing in popularity.
"There is a significant amount of investment going into the British spirits industry, and the Chancellor's welcome boost is likely to see this trend continue into 2018, as well as broadening out into new variations of English and Welsh whisky," added Beale.
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Are you looking to hire a wedding car for your special day? No doubt you'll have lots of questions about how it all works. And while your hire provider will be able to go through all the details with you, we thought we'd save you some time with these commonly-asked queries and their answers.
Are you looking to hire a wedding car for your special day? No doubt you'll have lots of questions about how it all works. And while your hire provider will be able to go through all the details with you, we thought we'd save you some time with these commonly-asked queries and their answers.
Like anything else, the cost of wedding car hire varies widely dependent on lots of factors such as vehicle, date and location. As a general rule, simple packages can start around the £200 mark, but it's not unusual for options involving multiple cars, luxury vehicles and add-ons like champagne and flowers to cost upwards of £1,000.
No, it doesn't. Although wedding cars have traditionally been white in the past, there are now many options that you can choose from for your big day. Now, black, red, white and silver cars are widely available, as are vehicles in a whole host of alternative colours.
Again, this varies from car to car. The smallest wedding cars tend to be convertibles with just enough room for the happy couple, while some stretch limousines can seat as many as eight or more people. And if you want to book transport for any extra passengers, you can look at hiring a fleet of vehicles.
No, most hire companies will offer flexible packages that provide you with a wedding car for as long as you need. Many couples - particularly those holding ceremonies and receptions in the same place - choose to hire a vehicle for just a few hours at the beginning of the day, making a grand entrance and ensuring they get those essential snaps.
Wedding car hire doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, by doing some thorough research - and perhaps cutting down on extras like flowers - you can still find your dream vehicle for a surprisingly affordable price. For example, why not let Anything for Hire weigh up all the options on your behalf? You'll be able to compare and book the best deals from top local providers all in one place.
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There is a simple example how to generate a QR-code and show it in web-visu: Example_QrCode_RPI.projectarchive
1. You need to install qrencode:
sudo apt-get install qrencode
2. You need to install OwenStringUtils library. It included in projectarchive or you can install it separately: download
It's nice lib with additional string functions like ASCII/Unicode conversion, formatting and parsing.
3. In example used SysProcess library.
So you need to add in /etc/CODESYSControl_User.cfg next lines:
Keep in mind that you need to have write access rights:
sudo chmod 0666 /etc/CODESYSControl_User.cfg
4. You need to set write access rights for /visu directory:
sudo chmod 0666 /var/opt/codesys/PlcLogic/visu
5. You can see qr-code in web-visu, but not in service-visu (CODESYS IDE-visu).


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The Big Squeeze: An analysis of tax and fee increases island residents are expected to pay
Oh, the bills!
In a fit of pique, you crumble up the latest one and toss it into the trash. That's going to cost you. In fact, if you rely on trash service rather than hauling your own garbage to a transfer station, it probably costs you 27.1 percent more this year than last year. That's how much haulers were hit for, and they're probably going to pass that increase along.
You reach for a glass of water while you calm down. But that will cost you, too. Water bills are up an average of 8 percent for residential users. Not to mention the sewer charges, which the county plans to raise 44 percent next year.
You shut off your lights and head out the door. Good thing you remembered to flip that switch — electricity is up about 7.4 percent from last year and Hawaii Electric Light Co. is asking for a 3.4 percent hike.
You climb into your car and turn the ignition. Don't rev that engine; gasoline is up 19.2 percent over last year. And gas taxes are up 26.7 percent, following an astonishing 70.5 percent the year before. Not to mention the extra $5.81 for your safety sticker.
Going to the store? Better stock up. General excise taxes are going up 6.3 percent Jan. 1, an increase that will affect everything you buy at retail as well as other goods and services. Speaking of retail, prices are probably going up too, as Matson, the container carrier that brings us most of our goods, slapped a fuel surcharge on its cargo that's 41.3 percent higher than last year.
Now you might think a stay-cation is in order. Work off some of that stress, stay at a comfy Big Island resort, lounge in the pool, have a drink at the tiki bar. Guess what? That costs more this year, too, thanks to the state Legislature last year adding 1 percent to the transient accommodations tax on hotels and short-term lodging.
If you opt for a short-term vacation rental home instead, that may not cost quite as much more next year, but it's likely to go up in 2020, as the county administration figures out a way to create a new property tax class to get its share of the revenue being thrown around by this burgeoning industry.
Maybe you'd better just stay home. And, you guessed it. That's more expensive, too. Property values are up 4 percent, and if you rent, your monthly payments are probably up, thanks to a 10.4 percent property tax increase for rental homes, and 7.8 percent for apartments imposed last year.
No problem, some might say. Prices go up, the cost of goods goes up, taxes go up.
But so do salaries.
Not so fast. While double-digit raises as high as 37 percent for the county's top administrators gained headlines, rank-and-file union workers are seeing raises, step increases and bonuses working out to about 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent.
And the rest of us? Our annual household income grew about 3.4 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the latest estimates available from the U.S. Census Bureau, released earlier this month.
Feeling a little squeezed lately? You may have good reason.
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Recently I ran into a church that has a thriving Wednesday night service. They are reaching lost teens and having a great impact in their community. They cook them a meal and then study the Word. Do you think the leadership of the church is happy? It doesn't sound that way. The elders want to know why all of these young people don't come to church on Sunday.
Why are they worried about Sunday numbers? Could it be because that is what we have established as our barometer of church? Is your church growing, How are your Sunday a.m. numbers? Do we not recognize that we have created false human measuring sticks? So this church has an incredibly important ministry that is having great impact but instead of celebrating what God is doing they are trying to figure out ways to make them come on Sunday.
My fear is the leadership will miss what God is doing and harm this ministry. Please keep this church in your prayers as they love like Jesus. Pray that they continue to see fruit, one young teen put on Christ in baptism at camp last week. Pray that the leaders don't miss what God is doing because of a desire to see bigger church numbers on Sunday.


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Imagine you are the CEO of a restaurant chain with 50 outlets (maybe you are!) and you are re-thinking your communication strategy. You have a lot of things to say to a lot of people and you are wondering how best to communicate going forward.
You ask your trusted advisors for a coffee and a chat…
Helen, your HR Director mentions that a company Away Day might be a good idea to bring everyone together and invite improvement ideas from staff.
Michael, your Marketing Director suggests a poster campaign with corporate values and key policies to educate staff.
Ian, your IT Consultant states that his company has just developed a new pop-up tool which could be programmed to display key messages at specified times during the week.
Carol, your Head of Compliance recommends you remind staff of the company's GDPR and Environmental legal obligations and suggests some staff workshops.
Carol also shows you the relevant clauses in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to provide extra stimulus. You smile at her enthusiasm and knowledge and ask whether there are any constraints on communication methodologies in the Standards? Apparently, there are none.
What an opportunity you think, to resurrect your communication strategy with various mixed media!
A set of requirements in a Standard provides a framework which can be used to improve an aspect of a business. Many delegates who study ISO 9001 for the first time are surprised to discover that the Standard directly relates to business leaders and that it is full of clauses that would be "common-sense" to most businesses.
With top management commitment, recognised accountability and a reasonable degree of involvement, ISO 9001 certification can provide a fantastic communication framework.


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|This page is a text version of the Beckoning Hills History Book. This is the story of the Turtle Mountain Area of Manitoba. You can get a PDF copy of the book on our full version page. The PDF copy is an exact page by page representation of the original book. This text version has been reformated for the web and contains text recognition mistakes. These mistakes do not appear in the full version. The full version also includes each image in the original book.
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Soon after father took a homestead on the section 16-3-20 which is my home today.
At that time the Deloraine Trail passed through the farm. The Waubeesh Trail also ran across our farm. It branched from the northeast to southwest points of the section. This was a trail much frequented by Indians. An old Indian camp-site was in Barton Coulee on the farm later owned by Alpine Taylor.
On the farm known as Cecil Millions' at the present time, once stood a road-house owned by George Morton, who was known to all as the farmer's friend.
My first neighbours in the district were Chris Musgrove and Peter Hill.
I hope you will find something of interest in this story. It has been a pleasure looking back to my first days spent in Canada.
(The following article, a prize winning entry published in the Grain Growers Guide thirty years ago, is reproduced in full because so many of the events described were typical of early day experiences. )
Duncan Henderson
I was born in Beckwith Township, near Carleton Place, Ontario, in 1863. I came of a large family, and as my father died when I was eleven years old, needless to say all hands had to pitch in at any thing that was offered. I put in one year on an Ontario farm at the princely wage of $84 a year. The summer work was mostly done in those days by hand, and in the winter I helped to stone a road across a swamp. I then went into the Almonte woollen mills, where I worked for seven years.
My brother Peter went West, scouting for land in the fall of '81, going in by the old Emerson Trail and locating in the Turtle Mountain district, near where the town of Boissevain now stands. The spring of '82 followed what was long remembered as the winter of the deep snow, it being four or five feet deep on the level. It was this spring that I joined the first great rush westward. I spent my nineteenth birthday on the train and landed in Brandon, the end of steel, early in March. Early the next morning, I started out to walk to Old Deloraine land office, via what was then known as Souris City, and which is today Wawanesa,
I was arrayed for my seventy mile jaunt, in a hard hat "Sunday shoes" and a long flapping ulster, that wound around my feet at every step. After following an ox team trail for forty miles, I reached Langs Valley the first night. I located a stopping place which turned out to have a rough pole floor. Just as soon as I got inside-the door, I stretched out full length on this floor, and believe me, I have never struck a feather bed since that felt half as soft as those bare poles after a forty mile walk. The next morning I


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The light was wonderful when I walked the dog early yesterday. I usually carry my camera on these daily walks and yesterday snapped this reflection of trees in a woodland pond.
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Installing cold storage facilities is a big investment.
Cooler tech filters will help protect and prolong the life of this asset and minimise your maintenance costs.
The unpredictable and often costly expenditure on cooler repairs and maintenance can be lessened by implementing Cooler tech filters.
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Did you know the name of the Savior is found all over the so called Old Testament?
Not Jesus I mean his real Name not Title or Pagan deity Names.
YaHuaH & YAHUSHUA
John 17:6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world:
thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
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Directions for Tri Tip
2-3 pounds tri tip
1x recipe of above dry rub (will have some leftover rub)
Rub entire Tri Tip with as much rub as it takes to cover generously. Leave out at room temp for 45-60 min. before cooking. Grill on medium/med high until thermometer reaches 120-130 degree F and let rest, loosely covered with foil for at least 15 min. Slice as thinly as you would like against the grain. EAT IT!
Directions for Mayo
In food processor or blender mix all ingredients until well combined . Once blended, taste and adjust for seasoning. Store in fridge until ready to use.
Directions for Sandwiches
Slice and toast rolls in an oven, toaster, grill, grill pan, or on stovetop in a pan with a touch of butter.
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