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Collaborations with the likes of Lil Wayne, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, Bebe Rexha and Jamie N Commons have suggested a genre fluid or maybe even genre free identity for New York's X Ambassadors. Performing at Electric Brixton last week though, there could be no doubt of their ambitions as the quartet delivered an exercise in big pop rock riffs and choruses, which showed why some of hip hop's biggest names have come knocking for a stadium worthy moment. The performance marked the start of their Joyful European tour, which shares its name with their soon to be released second album.
Almost every track was delivered with a verve and enthusiasm that suggested the band felt it was a certified hit and could open or close the set with equal impact. With the performance of tracks such as 'Renegades', 'Unsteady' and 'Gorgeous' this approach felt largely justified, further endorsed by the response of a rapturous crowd. The setlist was complemented by the fantastic presence of lead singer Sam Harris whose range, and his falsetto in particular, filled the not-small venue with ease. He glided across the stage effortlessly, encouraging the fans and his bandmates alike.
However, the pursuit of killer hooks could, at times, come at the cost of their overall track composition, and as a knock on, a diverse setlist. X Ambassadors could therefore drift into comfortable middle of the road territory at times, particularly where the chorus fell short of the mark. The lack of featured Jamie N Commons on 'Lowlife' also demonstrated the limitations of the band as they could not replicate the gravelly folk-blues of their co-writer. Nonetheless, new tracks such as 'Don't Stay' demonstrated a band acutely aware of what they are best at. Nowhere was this more evident than on the bombastic 'Jungle'. Underpinned by its big bassline and crunching riff, the band moved through sax and guitar solos, enthralling the near capacity crowd with one of their biggest and most memorable hits to date.
The band also littered the performance with powerful messages of self-worth, freedom and equality, in a similar vein to Nashville support act Morgxn. Confessional new track 'Hold You Down', which draws on Harris' relationships with estranged love ones, demonstrated the ability to turn these ideals into powerful music. However, it was an acoustic performance of early track 'Litost' which provided one of the few truly touching moments of the set and brought to mind the best of Sometimes-era City & Colour.
When these two elements of impactful songcraft and emotive lyricism combine there is potential for the band to take themselves to that next level, following in the footsteps of recent collaborators Imagine Dragons in headlining the O2 in London. With a new album on the horizon, this could provide the material to take them to that next level, so watching their progress over the next year will be interesting. For those in Brixton on the night though, they will have gone home pretty satisfied with a strong gig from a fast-rising pop act.
A stripped back acoustic version of lead single 'Ahead of Myself' was released last week and they will also be returning to Europe for a run of non-UK dates later this year.
Joyful is due for release in April 2018 on Kidindakorner/Interscope Records and is available to pre-order HERE.
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Re: Paintball Marker vs Firearm
With regards to pepper spray NOT ALL BRANDS ARE MADE EQUAL, the only credible brands worth using are Sabre Red (the only commonly available credible brand in SA), Fox Labs and POM. Also the type of spray plays a vital role, direct stream liquid is the most effective! The majority are mostly gimmicks sold to the uneducated public! Pepper Spray in my opinion and again from the real world uses in the Active Self Protection videos is a very valuable affordable non lethal tool for certain situations for individuals!
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A normal tazer would mean you have to get up real close to the person, so I guess if you are in that situation then a tazer to the face might work...
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Your immediate reflex to getting shocked with it is to get away, your body doesnt lock up like if you were getting shocked with AC mains voltage.
Its pretty useless in my opinion.
I'd still take my chances with proper pepper spray because it puts distance between myself and the attacker and blinds them.
Granted this is all talk, I'm on this forum because I'm in the process of obtaining a S13 Firearm
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3. Examine performance with core KPIs, supporting metrics and observations.
Review of the quarter should include a summary of call center performance metrics. Then dissect them to understand the underlying cause for strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improved performance.
- Call center KPIs. The QBR should include a review of core KPIs as a measure of SLA performance during the quarter. Supporting metrics allow the business to determine the impact of seasonal variance. Qualified observations then provide context for any changes in the KPI and metrics. These lead to an overall understanding of performance.
- Metrics. A qualitative numerical field of business, based on contracted elements intended to drive the design and execution of the program.
- Service. This provides a qualitative view of the service that has been delivered. Typical examples include Net Promoter Score (NPS) or CSAT scoring that represents the customer's view of the quality of service.
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GB Cubs head to Italy for Massimo Romeo Tourney
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By Julie Spittle, London Cubs Manager
Monday 12 August -- The GB Cubs Under-13 Girls Fastpitch Team is flying out to Italy today to compete in the ESF's eighth annual European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy competition, taking place in Collecchio, near Parma, from 14-17 August.
The Cubs held trials back in May and have been training every week since the end of the LondonSports softball season in early June. With about half of last year's squad having aged out, we have had to work hard recruiting players from LondonSports and elsewhere around the country.
As always when recruiting, we face the issue of families going away on holiday and players not being available at the time this tournament takes place.
All those that came to trials and were available to travel made the squad, and during our training sessions we have also picked up girls who will be ready to come away with us to future tournaments.
Our final training camp was held on Sunday 11 August at Farnham Park, where the team met up and trained before playing a scrimmage game with the GB Under-16s.
Throughout our training sessions we have worked on infield and outfield play as well as sliding, bunting, baserunning and hitting off the pitching machine, and the girls have worked well together at these sessions.
We will train again once we get to Italy and will hopefully have a scrimmage game or two before the tournament starts on Wednesday.
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We have entered the tougher Sport Division of the competition again this year, where we will face stiff competition from teams from Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic. Last year, we finished fifth in this division with a 3-3 record, our best-ever performance at the tournament.
We will be taking a squad of eight players to Collecchio and three Italian players will join us when we get there. Our returning players are:
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Jessie Emery
Amy Morris
Shinju Phalon
Georgia Wilson
Players who are new to the squad are:
Stella Albrecht
Megan Rollins
MaKenzie Eberly
However, MaKenzie did travel with us in March to a tournament in The Netherlands.
Our coaching team consists of:
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Assistant Coaches: Nadya Pavlova and Elysee Enness-Laporte
Pitching Coach: Dawne Edwards
The Cubs are looking forward to the tournament and as coaches we are looking forward to seeing the progress the girls make both individually and as a team.
As always, we go to this tournament ready to give our best, have fun, create life-long memories and pick up new friends.


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Ben Shapiro, writing in the Daily Wire June 14, 2018, said he was shocked that FBI agents would interfere with American elections, and particularly in the 2016 presidential election.
"Buried in the Department of Justice Inspector General's report – a report that found no political bias in the actions of the FBI during the Hillary investigation – is one massive bombshell: a text from FBI agent Peter Strzok to his lover, FBI agent Lisa Page. Here's the insane exchange, circa August 2016:
Page: "[Trump's] not ever going to become president, right? Right?!"
Strzok: "No. No he won't. We'll stop it."
How in the world could an FBI agent – and not just an FBI agent, but a key, high-ranking FBI agent involved in both the Hillary Clinton investigation and the Russian election interference investigation – text this? And more importantly, how could the IG then find that no political bias was present in the actions of the FBI?" [1]My comment posted at the Shapiro article was:
"While I doubt that Mr. Shapiro is really shocked, he does right by pointing to the FBI's interference in the election. If you want a deep state "strong enough" to "guarantee security" you will get a deep state strong enough to "guide" the electoral process. We are not just witnessing deep state corruption in the FBI, we are seeing how all power corrupts. If you want a return to a free republic, both Republicans and Democrats in Congress must reassert "our representatives" control over the government. Or, failing that (and fail Congress will!) we the people must vote for third party candidates this November to send a clear message of rejection of the deep state takeover!"That is the theme I take up here: voting for the (G)OP or the Demoncrats is a vote for the Deep State.
Such a vote is worse than wasted. It allows the "two" tax-eater party leaders to pretend to have public support. The only vote that is not wasted is a vote for any third party candidate. Only someone willing to stand for Congress on a ticket other than the duopoly parties is someone we might be able to trust in Congress!
Continuing Donald Trump's disruptive impact on American politics requires a real shake-up of voting habits.
What impact will third party votes have on the way the ruling parties govern?
Historically, American third parties have often "set the agenda" for the governing coalitions, even though the "two party system" has been maintained as a structure in which the elites are able to contain their rivalries. There are numerous examples of significant policy changes, from the end of slavery through alcohol prohibition of the effect of third party movements throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries. Independent campaigns, such as those of former governor George Wallace (the last independent candidate to win electoral votes in multiple states - 1968), connected businessman Ross Perot and politician John Anderson determined the scope of presidential politics throughout the second half of the 20th Century.
What impact will future third party votes have on election outcomes?
Let's look at Libertarian Party votes over the past three presidential elections. I addressed that in more detail [2] where I wrote,
"The recent trend in Libertarian Party [www.lp.org] Presidential Vote Results is clearly upward: [3]
2008 - 523,715 - 0.40%
2012 - 1,275,971 - 0.99%
2016 - 4,488,914 - 3.28%
[Note that the 2016 total, when two former two term (G)OP governors carried the LP banner, was substantially larger than the 2.9 million vote difference between the two tax-eater parties.]"
Third party votes most likely prevented Hillary Clinton from becoming president.
During the 2017 off-year election LP candidates garnered anywhere from 1% to 45% of the votes cast in particular local elections [4]. As far back as the presidential election of 1972 the LP presidential candidate did receive an electoral vote in Virginia [5].
Voter participation (as a percent of VAP -- Voting Age Population ) peaked, interestingly in 1860, at 81% and has slowly declined to 2016's 55.5% (the lowest was 50.3% in 2000). [6] As the voting percentage has declined, in recent years, however, the percentage of people who regularly vote for third parties has grown. [7] This is confirmed by the above noted LP presidential votes over the past three cycles.
So the question becomes: what is a patriotic American to do when faced with the choices on the ballot this coming November?
Voting for either Democrats or Republicans just encourages the continuation of the current situation -- a Congress unable to reform the broken "progressive" entitlement programs that are leading us to ruin; unable to protect the peace, our security and especially our liberties.
The Federal Government still chooses to borrow about 40% of its bloated budget, policing the world to make it safe for Chinese commerce, while failing to provide safe roads, bridges and schools here in America.
While the deregulation "Trump Boom " may paper-over the fundamentals, for a while, we are still faced with extraordinary increases in the Federal Debt, which are themselves papered-over by the Federal Reserve buying nearly all new Treasury Bonds and inflating the money supply as a result. This Keynsian debt time bomb will blow up the boom, sooner or later. Especially since the President, in years past, had famously stated, "I love debt."
The two tax-eater parties need to fear a taxpayer revolt, again. Taxed Enough Already. That revolt is always expressed by refusing to vote for the duopoly parties. They do, indeed, watch the numbers carefully.
If even ten percent of voters started regularly voting third party, the duopoly would shudder.
If a third did so, it would collapse and the deadlock in DC would be replaced by new alliances and new approaches.
The power of disruptive politics has been proven by the Trump Presidency. Now it needs to move beyond Trump.
Your vote counts. But only if you don't vote Democan or Republicat.
It's TEA time again!
[1] https://www.dailywire.com/news/31856/bombshell-fbi-agent-said-hed-make-sure-trump-was-ben-shapiro
[2] http://tinyurl.com/ok2belibertarian
[3] http://lpedia.org/Libertarian_Party_US_Presidential_Election_Results#2008_Presidential_Election
[4] https://www.lp.org/election-updates-for-november-2017/
[5] https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/map/historic.html#2008
[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_turnout_in_the_United_States_presidential_elections
[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_third_party_performances_in_United_States_elections


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Metallographic aspects of fatigue deformation in some ordering solid solutions.
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The deformation and fracture of some alloys possessing the B2 structure when ordered was investigated under conditions of bending fatigue at 293° and 77°K by optical and replica electron microscopy. Alloys included beta'-copper-zinc (42.5 to 48.25 at.% zinc), beta'-gold-zinc, ordered and disordered equiatomic iron-cobalt (containing 2% vanadium) and ordered and disordered iron-23.5 at.% aluminium. Cross slip was found to be more frequent with increasing zinc content in binary beta'-copper-zinc alloys, and on addition of gold, but to be reduced by the addition of manganese or by reducing the test temperature. A cross slip mechanism not previously considered for alloys of the B2 structure is proposed. The localisation of fatigue damage near grain boundaries in beta'-copper-zinc is attributed to the stress concentration resulting from the deformation of a polycrystal of strongly elastically anisotropic grains, for which a simple model is presented. The nature of fatigue crack initiation and propagation is rationalised in terms of the changing ease of cross slip with zinc content or temperature. The formation of intense fatigue slip bands in beta'-gold-zinc was found to be consistent with a cross slip process on intersecting {110} planes. The distribution of damage is considered in terms of the plastic and elastic anisotropy of the alloy. The nature and distribution of fatigue damage in. ordered and disordered iron-cobalt alloys emphasises the importance of cross slip in fatigue processes. The cleavage fracture plane of beta'-copper-zinc was determined as {110}, that of ordered and disordered iron-cobalt and iron-23.5 at.% aluminium as, {100} and that of iron-49 at.% aluminium as {111}. These results are considered in terms of broken bond energy densities and anisotropy of bond strengths.
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Knox Makers is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization promoting mad science and creativity through presentations, hands-on workshops, and group projects, both at our workshop and out among the community. Knox Makers serves the Knoxville and Oak Ridge area with a 1,040 square foot workshop located at 1010 Commerce Park Drive, Oak Ridge. The space currently incorporates
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The following are some basic guidelines you will want to follow. For a complete list of restrictions refer to the Deed Restrictions under the Documents/Forms tab.
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In 1962, Richard H. McCooey (C '52) established two properties on 36th Street, with the aim of giving back to his beloved university. His brainchildren — The Tombs, 1789, and later, F. Scott's — would prove to have an outsized, indelible effect on Georgetown.
McCooey died Aug. 6 in Greenwich, Conn., at the age of 83, from complications stemming from cancer and cardiac arrest.
McCooey lived nearly his entire adult life in Georgetown, moving to Greenwich following a stroke nine months ago.
McCooey was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1930, to a politically entrenched family. At Georgetown, he served as president of the Yard, the forerunner to the Georgetown University Student Association, before graduating with degrees in history and government.
"There were some things he was just really personally very committed to; number one, he loved the university, and the reason he built 1789 and The Tombs was he wanted to give something back to the university," Clyde's Restaurant Group CEO and Co-Owner John Laytham said.
Laytham attended the School of Foreign Service from 1962 to 1964, bearing witness to the profound change to campus social life that accompanied the foundation of the The Tombs, which moved revelry closer to campus, from M Street.
"It was just a wonderful place to go to, and you didn't have to go to another place far away," he said. "There was always an extremely interesting mix of teachers and students, and today you'll see all kinds of people in The Tombs."
McCooey sold his trio of properties in 1985 for $3 million, entrusting the management to Clyde's Restaurant Group, with whose leadership he had a longstanding relationship. He founded restaurant design company Persona Studios the following year, and would continue to design and consult for his former restaurants, as well as others in the Clyde's portfolio, along with his wife Karen, whom he married in 1990.
1789 and The Tombs, which share a renovated federal-style house that had previously hosted two businesses, have evolved to provide a fine-dining experience catered to the elite and a casual service and bar catered to the university, respectively. The early years saw a different atmosphere — the bulletin board guarding the staircase to The Tombs formerly served as a take-out window to the now posh 1789.
McCooey had participated in the Air Force ROTC program while at Georgetown, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He gave up a career in advertising for the chance to manage the properties on 36th and Prospect. His dedication was described in a 1968 feature on McCooey in The Hoya: "Mr. McCooey eats and sleeps 1789. He eats his meals there, and he sleeps in a room outside his office, and he had better, since he draws no salary. To put it simply, McCooey is so totally dedicated to Georgetown, making his own contribution in his own inimitable way, that most anyone would call him a fool. … But after all, it takes a fool, careless of his own welfare, to accomplish the things for which everyone is eventually grateful."
The decor of each of McCooey's properties was of utmost importance to their respective characters, from the upscale, classic 1789 to the rowing-themed Tombs.
McCooey complemented his aesthetic genius with a sense for atmosphere. In 1964, he established the enduring tradition of Chimes Nights, inspired by the Whiffenpoofs' weekly performances at Yale local establishment Morey's.
"I'm not sure there's any Chime that doesn't know how important Richard was to the group and how much he meant to all of us who knew him well and for what he did for the group for many years after we graduated," said John Broughan (CAS '64), the president of the a cappella group at the time. "Everyone feels he's as much of a Chime as any one of us is. He actually came to our reunions, he would come to the reunions. For all intents and purposes, he was one of us, and always will be."
Broughan and McCooey were introduced by a mutual friend, and then worked to develop an arrangement that would capture both the spirit of the Georgetown Chimes and McCooey's restaurants. The initial concerts were held on Friday afternoons in the upstairs pub of 1789; they soon moved downstairs to The Tombs on Wednesday nights — a shift that would raise the profile of both the group and the restaurant, which were highlighted in The Washington Post.
"The relationship and bonding became so strong that any time Richard had VIP guests in the dining room, he would quickly call us to sing, people like the Speaker of the House," Broughan said. "Inevitably, after the restaurant would close, we would just sit and talk with him."
The terms of the 1985 sale included a guaranteed table at his old properties, and McCooey would often frequent Chimes Nights, forming relationships with multiple generations. Broughan had organized a group of Chimes alumni from the New England area to sing to him in Greenwich that was scheduled for the day he died.
In 1966, McCooey received the John Carroll Award, dedicated to alumni who best exemplify the ideals of the university and its founder.
"Dick was an extraordinary man and he will be greatly missed as a dear friend to many members of our community. We are deeply grateful for his longstanding dedication to Georgetown and for all he did to establish both The Tombs and 1789 as such special, meaningful places for our students, alumni and friends," University President John J. DeGioia (CAS '79, GRD '95) said in a statement to The Hoya.
Chimes alumnus Kevin O'Brien (CAS '65) said that McCooey's contributions to the university are unparalleled.
"I would tell him that he did more for Georgetown than the 1984 National Championship. He would smile and say, 'I never quite got over my days on campus.' He was truly a phenomenally kind, generous man, perhaps the most important Hoya of all," he wrote in an email. "Is there room at Healy Circle for another statue?"
McCooey is survived by his wife. A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown on Sept. 5. Perhaps the best summary of McCooey comes from his own words, in a 2009 video for the university's Witness to History project.
"We opened in 1962 and I discovered I wasn't really the best person to run things. I could think them up, could idealize. It was the same back when I was president; I could become president of the student body, but I perhaps wasn't the best president. But I ran those places for some 20-odd years … and it was unique in the sense that there was nothing else like it," he said. "And although lots of people wanted me to do it in their universities and things like that, I was just dedicated to Georgetown. I just wanted to do it for Georgetown."


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Cornwall is one of the first selected counties to benefit from a rollout of gigabit-capable full fibre broadband to the most rural and remote locations in the UK.
Last summer, the government identified that approximately 10 per cent of UK premises, largely in rural and remote areas, would be unlikely to receive gigabit-capable connections commercially by 2033.
An "Outside In" approach is being taken to make sure rural areas are not disadvantaged in the race for full fibre broadband. This new approach will help ensure that the identified 10 per cent of premises are reached at the same time as the commercial roll out happens across the UK.
The Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) programme is the first step of this approach and the government has initially prioritised sites in Cornwall, Cumbria, Northumberland and Pembrokeshire.
DCMS Secretary of State Jeremy Wright said: "Our decision to tackle some of the hardest to reach places first is a significant shift in government policy and will be instrumental in delivering our plans for a nationwide full fibre broadband network by 2033. Our rollout of superfast broadband transformed the UK's digital landscape, and our modern Industrial Strategy is focused on investing in the infrastructure that will make Britain fit for the future."
RGC is a two year, £200 million UK-wide programme focused on rural areas. Additional sites in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the rest of England will be announced in the coming months.
The RGC Programme will trial a model connecting local hubs in rural areas, starting with primary schools.
Other public buildings will then be added throughout the course of the programme, for example health sites and community halls.
Education Secretary Damian Hinds said: "In most parts of the country a fast, reliable internet connection is taken for granted – but that is not the case for everyone. This programme will mean that schools in these areas won't be held back from accessing all of the opportunities the internet has to offer. These first 31 schools will see the tangible benefits that fast broadband has to offer, from reducing teacher and staff workload, to improving access to high-quality learning resources."
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The Exchequer Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "We want everyone across the country to have access to fibre broadband connections no matter where they live. We've set a target of having 15 million premises able to connect to full fibre by 2025 with a nationwide network by 2033 and committed to ensuring the most rural areas aren't left behind. This investment enables communities that have not previously benefited from broadband to leapfrog to the most advanced fibre technology - boosting productivity and enhancing quality of life."


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Welcome to 2014, where it's a seller's market again. If you're a supplier, you're happy to be deluged with business, but for planners — yikes! During these periods, two of the biggest concerns for planners should be:
- The need to search further in advance for your preferred meeting dates.
- The need to make your RFPs stand out among all others.
We can't help you convince your boss to give you more lead time on the events that will come your way, but we can offer some guidelines to help you get your request for proposals front and center on hotel sales desks. This list has been compiled with the help of actual real, live hotel salespeople:
1) Historical information about the proposed meeting
If your meeting has been held in the past, provide the group history, even if it varies slightly from what you're now asking. Dates, rates, locations (include hotel [s] and city), number of attendees and notes about any outstanding conditions that may have impacted the outcome, i.e., "held during terrible snowstorm even after major airport closures" or "first year we announced new product rollout, so attendance was extremely high." In short, provide anything to explain major differences between past pickup and future forecasts.
If your RFP is for a brand-new, never-held-before meeting, you still need to provide some notes such as "required attendance for all company divisions" or "four-city tour of new CEO" that will help sell your program to hotels. Yes, you read that correctly. In a seller's market, the planner has to create interest in his or her meeting with every hotel approached. The more compelling your background information, the more attractive your business becomes.
2) A rough draft of the proposed itinerary
Don't just say "lots of breakouts." Take time to sketch out a brief agenda and make sure to mark it "DRAFT." Even if you're guessing and/or reading between the lines of what your boss may want, the draft will need to be done at some point. So do it early and give it to the hotels.
3) Clearly define your timelines and expectations
If you need a response yesterday, mark your RFP as urgent. But be forewarned, if a hotel jumps through hoops to respond, you'd better be prepared to give them an expeditious answer. Nothing seems to irritate hotels more than having their "we-turned-this-around-in-24-hours RFP" sit on a planner's desk indefinitely. Since it's a seller's market, when you do get that RFP back, the hotel will have clearly laid out the terms and dates of their proposal. Procrastinating planners will probably not fare well with hotels inundated with RFPs.
4) Identify your top two or three deal-breakers
In a perfect world, you're sending your RFP to multiple properties that are similar in size and scope, so presumably certain factors will persuade you to choose one over another. Cut to the chase and let them know what's most important to your company, whether it's rates, preferred dates or spa services. You have hot buttons. Don't keep them a secret.
5) Include a brief synopsis of your company whenever possible
If this isn't already obvious, include who will attend and why, and provide your best estimate of important budget projections — like F&B — to get the hotel's attention.
Finally, do your homework. Make sure your send your RFP to the person who covers your market. If you send it blind as in "To whom it may concern," it will probably get the same impersonal attention in return. Sending it to a specific person, even if you've never met or spoken to this person, will get their attention. If you don't know who to contact, call the sales department. Remember, personal attention is the first step in establishing a good relationship.
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Kayak Fishing – Getting Started
People are taking up kayak fishing in record numbers.
The morning sun is breaching the horizon as you arrive at your destination with your kayak. You move it to the water's edge, place the rods in the holders, pack your gear, and in a jiffy you're off in search of a trophy fish. A fishing kayak is easy to transport, fast to deploy, and inexpensive to buy and maintain, which are a few of the reasons that people are taking up kayak fishing in record numbers.
This first article in our series on fishing kayaks addresses the main topics involved in kayak fishing. It covers aspects of packing a kayak for fishing, where to launch, purchasing a kayak, and the accessories that make life on the water a fun and safe experience.
Benefits of Fishing from a Kayak
The benefits of kayak fishing are easy to understand. One primary benefit is the ability to access almost any body of water without the need of a boat ramp -- a huge plus on busy weekends. Another benefit is summed up in one word – stealth. Being able to quietly maneuver a kayak on the water allows you to sneak up on tailing redfish, sleeping snook or hidden trout as easily as Daniel Boone snuck up on a bear. Now that's stealth!
Another cool aspect of kayak fishing is that you can go alone or travel with friends who have their own kayaks. Fishing kayaks are available with two seats, and you can also get a tandem kayak that comes in sections which can be converted for one person or two in just a few minutes.
Types of Fishing Kayaks
Classic "Eskimo" kayaks have a little hole in the middle where you sit. They are called "Sit-In" kayaks and have little room to move around. With the increased popularity of kayak fishing, manufacturers have created kayaks intended to be more user-friendly for intrepid anglers.
One main consideration when fishing is freedom of movement, and another is ergonomics, or how the craft affects your back and supports you. The best way to go kayak fishing is with a 'Sit-On Top' kayak, which provides more freedom to cast your line, and also allows you to sit in various positions that help prevent cramping in your back and legs.
A padded seat helps, and changing your position every so often helps avoid body stiffness. With Sit-On-Tops, you can put both legs on one side, turn your torso to different sides, sit with your legs hanging off the side (in the water), and move around, which is very important when fishing.
Traditional fishing kayaks range in length from 10-to-14.5 feet. They also come with various hull designs -- some are designed to be more stable in open ocean water while others are better for inshore and backwater maneuvering. Color and design choices run the gamut from plain blue to pink camouflage.
The Feel Free (feelfree) line of fishing kayaks have a proven track record with professional guides. They also make the Moken line, all of which include a built-in transport wheel, built-in handles, recessed hardware fittings and an integrated console. The 12.5 foot and 14 foot models also include a pilot rudder system and built-in coolers that anglers often modify to hold live bait.
If you aren't ready to invest big bucks yet, the lower-priced lines such as the Heritage Angler 10-foot, or the Sun Dolphin 10-foot provide an inexpensive alternative below $400.
There are many features available from numerous manufacturers, so be sure to do your homework when purchasing a fishing kayak and accessories. You may want to rent a fishing kayak and go out for a half-day to get the feel for what you may want on yours.
Purchasing a Fishing Kayak
Some distributors of kayaks say that, "Every kayak is a fishing kayak." That is an axiom because a regular "paddling kayak" can – if you know how to do it – be outfitted with the accessories that make a kayak ideal to fish from. Those include rod holders, built-in coolers that are used as bait wells, stabilizers to prevent tipping while standing up to reel in a fish, etc.
But in reality, kayak manufacturers know what a fishing kayak needs to come with and they make kayaks specifically for fishing that are different from paddling kayaks.
When you are looking to buy a fishing kayak, certain features are more important than others, as discussed above. Average prices range from around $399 for a basic 10-foot craft, to about $2,500 for a deluxe 14.5-foot fishing kayak with all the bells-and-whistles.
Much depends on how often you will use your craft for kayak fishing. If you are a weekend duffer who rolls solo once or twice a month, a 10-foot basic unit will suffice. If you are going to use it often to catch fish that you want to keep, the deluxe features – such as convertible bait wells -- and the extra storage space that comes with a longer kayak are well worth the money.
The image below shows a fully outfitted fishing kayak with almost all the accessories available. Obviously, not all of this gear is required for a half-day of kayak fishing, but it is good to see what is available when it comes time for your kayak to be personalized for your specific needs.
With the Internet as a tool, you can shop around from home, which is a big advantage. But you should certainly visit a kayak dealer or two and go 'kick the tires' so to speak. The benefits of certain features will be more obvious when you see it in person. Some dealers allow you to try out a kayak on the water prior to purchase. Check with your local dealers for availability.
Once you decide on a fishing kayak and take it out a few times, you will find that a few items are missing. That does not mean the manufacturer did not include them – it simply means that you will see other fishing kayaks and talk with the owners who will always have a "must-have" device or accessory that will improve your experience when kayak fishing.
Some accessories that kayak anglers find helpful are rotating rod mounts, camera or electronics mounts, LED lighting and kayak stabilizers. The folks at Yak-Gear are a useful resource to research and shop for kayak accessories and kayaks.
Items to Pack for Fishing and for Safety
Obviously, room is tight on a kayak, even a 14-footer, so pack lightly but efficiently.
Five Items to Pack on a Fishing Kayak:
- A good quality sun block and a hat that blocks the sun from your face. Many anglers cover their whole face with a bandana made especially for that reason.
- A quality brand bug-spray and spray disinfectant for cuts etc.
- Your cooler should contain several bottles of water to stay hydrated.
- First-aid kit. Doesn't have to be big, just include the basics; gauze, tape, aspirin etc.
- Tackle should include two fishing rods, extra hooks and leaders, a few good lures, a pair of pliers, and whatever else you think you need for the type of fishing you're doing.
Most kayak anglers use a milk crate that is strapped in with several bungee cords behind the seat as a "hold-all" for gear that doesn't have a specific holding place. Certain gear is required by the U.S. Coast Guard including a life jacket. A signaling light and a radio-beacon sender are also good things to have on board. We address kayak-fishing accessories and additional safety gear in further detail in another article in this series.
Choosing a Launch Site
The greatest thing about a kayak is it can be put in the water almost anywhere. One day you can hit the Intracoastal Waterway, the next day you can cruise inshore off the Gulf or Atlantic, and the next day you can try a lake for some Florida black bass.
If you are unfamiliar with the area you would like to fish, post a question on our Forum at The Online Fisherman.com (TOF) and someone who knows that area will respond and put you on some fish. Always check fishing regulations for a body of water prior to tossing a lure. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website is the place to check. If they don't have what you're looking for, either ask the Forum or e-mail your questions to the team at TOF.
Check our maps out, too. A great many of our FishySpots are easily reached by kayak if you're intuitive and a little crazy.
Captain David and kayak fishing in the Indian Lagoon...
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Coral Pro Salt Mix provides the biologically balanced, elevated levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Magnesium & Carbonates) necessary for sustainable, accelerated growth and enhanced vitality of all corals. BRS recommends using a complete salt mix, to save money and time on testing supplies and major element adjustments.
Three Sizes Available:
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*When mixed to 1.021 specific gravity.
Unlike the natural reef environment, which has an immeasurable reservoir of all 57 elements, a reef aquarium is an artificial environment that is constantly affected by coral growth and other ongoing biological processes. Red Sea Coral Pro Salt Mix is the result of years of research. Formulated for use with RO water, the unique Sodium Chloride harvested from the Red Sea Reef contains optimally balanced ratios between calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium. Coral Pro Salt Mix contains elevated levels of these elements for accelerated coral growth.
Coral Pro Salt Mix is designed to provide the biologically balanced, elevated levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Magnesium & Carbonates) necessary for sustainable, accelerated growth and enhanced vitality of all corals. Coral Pro salt mix is ideal for reef aquariums, in particular for LPS and SPS corals and growing out coral frags. Main parameters at a salinity of 33.0 ppt are: KH - 11.8-12.2 °dKH, Ca - 430 - 450 mg/l, Mg 1280 - 1340 mg/l.
I'm a believer!! By Jan on 4/2/2020Jan would recommend this product to a friendI've been using Reef Crystals for my SPS tank for the past 10+ years. It did everything that I needed it to do. Mixed easy, corals looked good, efficiently priced. Over the last couple of years my polyp extension and growth have slowed. Kept tried fiddling with different ideas. A few months ago I decided to pony up and go for the extra money and switch to Red Sea Coral Pro. I figured that the reviews looked good and that I'd give it a chance.
I've now completed about 4 of my regular 10%-15% water changes and man o man, my corals are looking great! I see better polyp extension and just about all of my sps are experiencing better growth. The biggest surprise was that my 8 year old RBTA split from 1 to 4! Maybe it has nothing to do with the salt...or maybe it does?
It will be Red Sea for me going foward!
Mixes fast and ready to use fast By Michael on 11/5/2019Michael would recommend this product to a friendIt does what it says and mixes to what it says. Bucket was busted up but still seals. BRS did put it in a box with styrofoam on top and bottom but they need to surround it with something too. Still they tried unlike Amazon who just ships the bare bucket. Great pricing here too. Fast free shipping for me.
Something Different By FRANK on 7/13/2019FRANK wouldn't recommend this product to a friendI have only been using this salt for around 2 years but my last time ordered 2 big buckets I found the RODI water turning green when mixing also there was stuff floating in the water directly after I put the salt in . Hopefully a bad batch . I will probably buy 1 more if it happens again I'm switching salt.
Love this. By Andy on 5/3/2019Andy would recommend this product to a friendOrdering my salt from BRS for the first time, I was sceptical. Alot of reviews saying broken buckets and what not. But the closest LFS that carries Red Sea Coral Pro to me is way out of my way. Ordered and 4 days later it shows up on time, and contents are all intact. I like the black lid coral pro because it maintains the higher levels I try and keep. Definitely worth the reorder for me.
Fine Salt, but Too much Residue By Tom on 4/29/2019Tom wouldn't recommend this product to a friendI have used this for years, but will be switching on the next bucket as I am tired of constantly cleaning my containers of the white/brown residue that builds up if you store it more than a few days, even with 0 TDS RODI water. Doesn't seem to affect tank, everyone is happy, but the constant build up, and keeping it out of the tank during a water change, is just too much.
Poor shipping By Robert on 3/21/2019Robert would recommend this product to a friendI have been ordering this salt for years. The coral pro salt is great but the bucket is broken and leaking salt every single time i have ordered it.
Happy nano reef By Brettward on 3/20/2019Brettward would recommend this product to a friendI have a 29 gallon nano reef. I've been using this salt mix from the get go. I've explored information on a few other brands but from a standpoint of my magnesium, calcium, iodine, and other trace element, my testing has always been consistent and spot on.
Love this salt By Dustin on 2/23/2019Dustin would recommend this product to a friendThis salt is great I've used others and the color and groth is by far the best woth this salt!
Corals love it By John on 1/19/2019John would recommend this product to a friendI have used another brand for over 20 years and was very hesitant on switching over due to some of the reviews that I read. I have been using this for 6 months now and it is amazing the difference it has made in my tank. Everything in the tank is growing nicely. One example of a growth spurt that I have had is in a small birds nest that I purchased that was just about dead. I was looking for a few emerald crabs at a LFS and they were all inside this skeleton of a birds nest that had one small stem, about 1/2" with 3 small fingers, still living that we could see. Gave them a few $'s for the ball and placed it in the tank and all the crabs left it. With my lighting I could see there were a couple of other stems that had a few polyps on them. 6 months later they had grown a little, but not much. I switched over to this in Aug. '18 and the growth that has happened has been unreal throughout the tank. However the birds nest is what has astonished me more then any of the others. New Years day 2019, I was able to trim the dead parts off and have 5 frags that are all over 1 1/2" each with a total of 83 fingers and growing.
The only downside I have to it is not being able to make it the night before I am going to do my changes. They say to make it within a 4 hour window prior to use due to the mix getting cloudy after 4 hours This adds a little extra time to my maintenance time but its worth it seeing the growth that I am getting from everything in the tank. YES, I highly recommend this salt!
Great salt mix By James on 11/23/2018James would recommend this product to a friendI have had great success with this salt; I am writing to recommend the 200 gallon package because it seems to have little to no of the binding clay that the smaller packs do; it clumps a tiny bit in the bag but no big deal. I find that this packaging results in no brown buildup on the walls of my mixing reservoir, which has developed when I bought the 175 gallon bucket. I'd be interested if others find this, too.
One of my favs By Craig B on 9/25/2018Craig B would recommend this product to a friendI have tried many salts over a decade plus of reefing. This is one of my favs. I like elevated levels and love how it doesn't clump. It does mix cloudy but overall I love it. My fav part is you can feel the magnesium heat up as it mixes. This is the best salt until you get into lab grade synthetic salts. BRS always delivers and I only feel bad for the UPS man.
Great salt for accelerated coral growth By Iliana on 9/12/2018Iliana would recommend this product to a friendLove this salt. Dissolves quickly and levels are as noted by Red Sea, which works well for my tank given I want accelerated growth.
When making salt water should it always be made at hand if i have a contaner or salt water should just be made with in the few hours of mixing it???
Its easy to have it mixed and ready to go, but there isn't any chance you can mix it as you need it with most salts. The Red Sea Coral Pro in particular actually recommends that you use it within a few hours of mixing it. Letting it sit won't hurt it, but it will get a little cloudy the longer it sits.
What water do you recommend? Is DI ok to use?
Ro/DI water is recommended whenever adding water to salt mix to start with pure water. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
I've noticed the alkalinity is elevated to 11-12 range, I havnt seen any information of keeping it at that range, mostly 8-9 range. It's 11-12 dkh still safe for sps and LPs?
Do you guys sell the 55lb sack of salt?
As of right now we carry the 55 gallon bucket and 175 gallon bucket. We don't yet have the new 175 gallon (48.5 lb) refill bag.
How long can this salt be mixed and stored ?
If it is mixed longer than 4 hours before adding to the tank there is potential for the precipitation to occur. They recommend only mixing as needed before use. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
What sea salt do you use or feel is the best and why. I have used reef crystal instant oceans but have been told Red Sea coral is better. Is there really enough difference to make a change. I have 225 reef tank been up running 10 years thanks for your remarks. Ron
We have had great luck with the Red Sea Coral Pro with the added elements where it has reduced the amount we need to dose for trace and calcium, alkalinity. Another great option we have used is the HW reefer. Both will have added elements to help support more diverse tank. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Hi I'm on a well I have no softener ph out of the tap is 7.8-8 depending on time of the year and it is relatively hard why is it nessecary to run my water through a RO/DI system stripping out all the minerals that are keeping the ph where it is only to have to turn around and replace them with supplements
The reason RODI is recommended for mixing saltwater is that it filters out many unwanted dissolved substances from your tap water other than minerals. This is even more important to use pure water for top-off because anything contained in your tap water is left behind as it evaporates. This can lead to a build up of potentially harmful substances like nitrates, phosphates, pesticides etc. It also gives you complete control over your water chemistry since you are not adding unknown amounts of dissolved minerals along with those included in your salt mix.
This PRODUC Is Safe To Used With Fish As Well....
You can use Red Sea Coral Pro salt with a fish only tank if you wanted to. It does have some elevated elements which you won't really "need" and does cost a bit more than the standard Red Sea salt.
In the directions for Red Sea Coral Pro Salt it says not to mix longer than 4 hours but in the Red Sea Salt mix it does not state this, why should it not be mixed more than 4 hours? what will happen if mixed longer than 4 hours? what is considered mixing then? would having a power head moving the water be considered mixing?
If it is mixed longer than 4 hours before adding to the tank there is potential for the precipitation to occur. They recommend only mixing as needed before use. Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
I am new to marine tanks can I use this salt for cycling and then I will add fishes and on down the line I will add a couple of corals. is this one better or Reef crystals salt?
If your just starting a new tank and you don't currently have any corals, then I would suggest using the regular Red Sea Salt. The coral pro salt has elevated levels of calcium and alkalinity that wouldn't be of use without corals in your tank.


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The Beatles Tap Peter Jackson For New Let It Be Outtakes MovieMusic News February 2, 2019
The Beatles have announced that Academy Award-winning director, Peter Jackson — best known for The Lord Of The Rings series, among others — will head up a new film culled from the massive amount of film outtakes from the band's 1970 Let It Be movie. The still-untitled film is based around 55 hours of never-released footage of the Beatles rehearsing and recording at Twickenham Film Studios and Apple Studios, shot between January 2nd and January 31st, 1969.
This film, which has no release date yet, is being made with the full co-operation of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon and George Harrison's respective widows — Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison. The project's executive producers are Ken Kamins for WingNut Films and Jeff Jones and Jonathan Clyde for the Beatles' Apple Corps. Following the release of this new film, a restored version of the original Let It Be movie directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg will also be released.
Peter Jackson spoke about the new movie in the official announcement, saying, "The 55 hours of never-before-seen footage and 140 hours of audio made available to us, ensures this movie will be the ultimate 'fly on the wall' experience that Beatles fans have long dreamt about — it's like a time machine transports us back to 1969, and we get to sit in the studio watching these four friends make great music together."
He went on to say, "I was relieved to discover the reality is very different to the myth. After reviewing all the footage and audio that Michael Lindsay-Hogg shot 18 months before they broke up, it's simply an amazing historical treasure-trove. Sure, there's moments of drama — but none of the discord this project has long been associated with. Watching John, Paul, George, and Ringo work together, creating now-classic songs from scratch, is not only fascinating — it's funny, uplifting and surprisingly intimate. I'm thrilled and honored to have been entrusted with this remarkable footage — making the movie will be a sheer joy."
Let It Be director Michael Lindsey-Hogg recently appeared on The Lip TV and shed light on how the Let It Be project turned into the behemoth it became: "Let It Be was originally gonna. . . It wasn't even called Let It Be, it was originally going to be a television special, like on CBS or NBC. But we all kind of disagreed about what it was going to be, where we were going to do it, what it would be like. And so, that idea got scrapped — so, there wasn't a television special. But, we were shooting documentary footage all the time, because before we started it, (Paul) McCartney had had the idea that we should have a little trailer the week before the TV special was on of them rehearsing and stuff like that. So, the TV special was gone, but we were still shooting the documentary footage every day."
Although Yoko Ono appears throughout the Let It Be movie, she remains a totally silent presence by John Lennon's side throughout. During a 2012 chat with the late-David Frost, Paul McCartney spoke about Yoko's influence on Lennon: "I think John, on particular, was ready to do something else. When Yoko came along, part of her attraction, I think, was this, sort of, avant garde side of things, which she was famous for — and still is. So, she showed him another way to be that was very attractive to him — and I could see that. Y'know, she just sort of said, 'Well, no, look — how 'bout this? Don't you like this? Are you just a rock and roller?'"
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Survival and Growth of Two Hydraecia Species (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) on Eight Midwest Grass Species
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Grasses play a critical role in the life cycles of both the hop vine borer (Hydraecia immanis) and potato stem borer (H. micacea), two potentially serious agriculture pests. Neonate larvae of both species (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) were reared on eight selected grasses and corn for 14-18 days under greenhouse conditions to determine their survival and growth. These were quackgrass (Agropyron repens), smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis), orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata), large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crusgalli), giant foxtail (Seteria faberii), wild prosso millet (Panicum millaceum), Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense), and corn (Zea mays). In a separate, concurrent experiment, H. immanis and H. micacea larvae were reared on quackgrass, smooth bromegrass and orchardgrass (narrow-stemmed grasses) and sampled after 7, 10 and 14 days. H. immanis larvae generally grew more slowly and dispersed less quickly than H. micacea larvae.
The fewest H. immanis and H. micacea larvae were recovered from giant foxtail. H. immanis larvae reared on quackgrass, smooth bromegrass and orchardgrass (thin-stemmed grasses) "outgrew" their hosts by the third instar and rapidly dispersed, particularly from quackgrass. Due to the unique internal stem-feeding behavior of these larvae the stem thickness becomes a constraining factor regarding duration of suitability to serve as a larval host. Grass feeding has tremendous significance regarding the geographic spread, local population densities, phenological damage periods, and cultural control methods such as crop rotation for these two noctuid species.
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Giebink, Bruce L.; Scriber, J. Mark; and Wedberg, John
"Survival and Growth of Two Hydraecia Species (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) on Eight Midwest Grass Species,"
The Great Lakes Entomologist, vol 32
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A beginner's guide to NFC (Near-Field Communication)
You might not be familiar with the principles of near-field communication, but you've almost certainly used it.
Tapping your credit or debit card against a cash terminal (rather than inserting it and entering a PIN code) is the most familiar example of NFC in action.
Data can jump through the air up to a distance of four centimetres. That's why it's referred to as contactless, even though there's usually an element of physical contact involved.
But how does NFC work, and is it safe for daily activities?
So near and yet so far
Near-field communication relies on short-range radio frequency identification, or RFID.
This innovative technology was developed in the late Nineties and early Noughties by Nokia, Sony and Philips.
The Nokia 6131 was the first mobile device to offer NFC tagging in the UK, while bank cards began incorporating RFID tags at the start of this decade.
Today, this technology underpins smartphone payment platforms including Apple/Android/Samsung Pay.
Short-wave wireless signals are generated by one device and received by another, across the unlicensed 13.56MHz radio frequency.
Transmitted data may range from credit or debit card information to media files.
NFC can also establish a Bluetooth connection for the duration of file sharing, before disconnecting upon completion – Bluetooth is faster, and covers a much wider radius.
It's easy to pair devices permanently, by momentarily holding them together while NFC is activated.
Because data can only be transmitted over a few centimetres, there's little danger of device A accidentally communicating with device C instead of device B.
And because no internet connection is involved, NFC works indoors or in areas with limited wireless signals, like aeroplanes.
Is it safe?
In theory, someone possessing powerful antenna equipment could detect RF signals from a few metres away.
However, an eavesdropper would look pretty conspicuous standing in the checkout area of a supermarket, with radio aerials extending skywards.
There haven't been any high-profile cases of NFC fraud, despite the relatively insecure data transmission protocols involved.
In fairness, recipient devices are typically only accessible for a few seconds, while payment portals on smartphones require biometric or PIN-code activation.
That leaves a very small – and localised – window in which fraud could occur.
The benefits
Arguably the biggest advantage of NFC is the heightened level of safety it provides.
A cashier can't physically take hold of your payment method to clone or steal it, and passers-by won't get to see a PIN code being entered.
Quicker payments also mean shorter queues and smoother checkout experiences, with one device hosting every loyalty card and payment method (eliminating frantic wallet searches).
NFC is also used for wireless charging, eliminating the wear and inconvenience caused by trying to inserting fragile cables the right way round.
NFC tags could potentially operate like QR codes – displaying information or generating maps when triggered in museums, town centres or other public spaces.
A single NFC device might one day serve as a front door key, monthly train ticket and personal ID.
File transfers are completed quickly and easily, while pairing devices with near-field communications is much easier than relying on Bluetooth.


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Marriott International to launch executive apartments in Madinah
The 66-apartment property will be Marriott's third such project in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International has launched its first executive apartment in Madinah. The re-branded property is the group's third project in Saudi Arabia
The 66-apartment property is targeting both business and leisure travellers. The property offers studios and apartments with one and two bedrooms. Each apartment is furnished and comes with a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and TV, as well as personal grocery shopping and daily housekeeping.
The property also has "multi-functional spaces to work, a spa, kids play area, indoor swimming pool, and fully equipped gym".
Explaining their growth in Saudi, Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director, Marriott International, Middle East & Africa said, "Religious tourism plays a key role as the government plans to attract 30 million pilgrims by 2030. Marriott Executive Apartments Madinah will address the growing demand for style and tailored services within the extended stay environment for family, business, and pilgrimage travellers."
Saudi Arabia is Marriott International's second largest market in the Middle East.


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* Peru's central bank (BCRP) has reported that the country's net international reserves (RIN) reached US$61bn at the close of 2018. According to a BCRP report, the RIN figure represents 27% of the Peru's GDP and is equivalent to seven times the country's current level of short-term external debt, placing it in a solid financial position. Pointedly, the BCRP notes that Peru currently has the highest ratio of RIN to GDP in Latin America followed by Brazil (20.3%), Colombia, and Mexico (both with 14.2%).
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Date Posted: 2010-09-02
It was a long weekend for the number one ranked Ladies Professional Golf Association player, Okinawas Ai Miyazato, who couldnt find the range in the CN Canadian Womens Open.
Michelle Wie tallied a final round 2-under-par 70 Sunday to win the event, her second on the LPGA tour, earning a $337,500 prize in the $2.25 million event at the LPGAs only Canadian stop. Jiyai Shin of South Korea carded a 73, tying for second with Kristy McPherson, defending champion Suzann Pettersen of Norway and South Koreas Young Jee Lee.
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From the Spindletop International Cooks Cookbook: Shrimp and Oyster Bisque Recipe
Posted April 14, 2019
Shrimp and Oyster Bisque
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and cut-up
1 pint raw oysters
1 cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ gallon milk
½ stick butter
1 ½ cups flour
2 tablespoons chicken base
Salt and white pepper
2 cups of water
Sauté onions, celery, green onions and parsley in butter for 15 minutes. Bring milk to a boil and add above ingredients. Cook for 10 minutes; then add cut-up shrimp. Boil 2 cups water and add oysters. Cook for 10 minutes; then cut oysters in half. Use same water that oysters were cooked in. Use flour to thicken; add water slowly to flour and mix until smooth. Add flour mixture to milk and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
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Review finds meth standard not improperly influenced
Media release
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Independent review finds meth standard not improperly nfluenced
An independent review commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has found the development of NZS 8510 Testing and decontamination of methamphetamine-contaminated properties (NZS 8510) was not improperly influenced by any particular interests or views on the standards development committee, and was largely developed in line with the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015.
MBIE Chief Executive Carolyn Tremain says "MBIE sought an independent review by Barrister Peter Castle following the release of the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor's report Methamphetamine contamination in residential properties: Exposures, risk levels and interpretation of standards.
"As with all Standards, NZS 8510 is voluntary unless cited in legislation or regulations. NZS 8510 could be reviewed once methamphetamine regulations under the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No 2) have been set. Standards New Zealand will work with interested stakeholders at that point.
"Mr Castle has provided recommended improvements in his report, regarding the definition of consensus and processes regarding declared personal interests. These did not affect the development and outcome of NZS 8510.
"Standards New Zealand has accepted the review's recommendations and is currently addressing these. We are also committed to making further improvements to the broader standards setting process," says Ms Tremain.
MBIE welcomes the opportunity to work with the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor Professor Juliet Gerrard FRSNZ to ensure a sound scientific evidence base informs the standard setting process.
The Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 is the legislation that underpins how New Zealand Standards are developed and approved.
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Sometimes the best way to fully prepare for a big trip is to see the location/attraction you will be visiting itself. Walking along the streets and sidewalks of your desired location can make you so much more prepared, and undoubtedly so much more excited as well.
Aside from trip preparation, seeing an attraction virtually can help any worsening case of deskside wanderlust, help decide where exactly it is you truly want to go next and what exactly it is you want to do and see there, and, of course, help fight a case of the Monday (or Tuesday, or Wednesday) blues!
Let's explore Disney together! Check out these Google Map links straight from inside the park! You choose where we go first!
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The Diocesan Framework for the Self-Review and Evaluation of Catholic Education, originally established in 2002 and comprehensively revised in 2007 and again in 2013, is designed to assist schools in the process of reviewing the Catholic education which they provide, evaluating its content and planning its future development. It enables schools to systematically assess the nature of their Catholic identity and how effectively their pupils benefit from the curriculum and Catholic character of the school so as to inherit the teaching of Christ: "I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10.10).
The Catholic school offers an education which is religious in both its context and content. There is no area of its life or curriculum which is not relevant to its Catholic character. However, because many aspects of school life are subject to review processes by such bodies as Ofsted and ISIS, the Self-Review and Evaluation of Catholic Education focuses on the following key aspects:
The school's self-review report and the evidence to support it will provide the structure and format for its validation by Diocesan validators. The Validation Report fulfils the requirements of Section 48 inspection and the Bishop's right under Canon Law to inspect religious education in schools. The inspection takes place every 5 years; here are some of the findings from our 2015 validation:


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Information for the 2018 Season:
TBALL: Ages 4-5 years, Transition: Ages 5-7 years Minor Boys Baseball & Minor Girls Softball: Ages 9-11 years Major Boys Baseball & Major Girls Softball: Ages 9-12 years
SPRING TRAINING/OPEN GYM: Come practice pitching, catching, hitting and more! Great opportunity to warm up before try-outs! Spring Training will be held at the Danville School gym. SPRING TRAINING DATES: SATURDAY March 24th 12-2 pm SATURDAY April 7th 12-2 pm
REGISTRATION & FEES: Registration will be open during spring training/open gym. Registration is also available online.
***Early Registration – March 9th- March 24th! $25 per player for t-ball and transition and $40 per player minor and major leagues; $70 Max per Family!!***
***After March 24th, t-ball and transition fees $35 and minor/major league fees $50, with $100 max per family***
Registration deadline April 7th 2018
If the fee poses a hardship for your family please let us know so that other arrangements can be made.
TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be held on April 14 2018 from 8am -12! Tryouts will be held in the Danville school Gym. A schedule will be forthcoming. If your child between the ages of 4-12 years they may be eligible to play one of the following: T-ball, transition, minor league softball or baseball, and major league softball or baseball. The level at which they play will be determined by their age experience, and/or skill ability. Your child must be at least league age 7 to try out for minor league baseball or softball. In addition your child must be at least league age 9 to try out for Major league baseball or softball. (League age is determined by being of the specified age by January 1 2018).
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Senspex will be exhibiting at the upcoming Training and Simulation Industry Symposiumfrom June 11-12. The company provides advanced products and services that support the mission of military training. The conference is a great opportunity to learn about latest requirem...
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Donald Chapman and Wesley Champion received a Certificate of Appreciation on March 3, 2014 for providing aid that prevented life-threatening injuries to an Army soldier during a military vehicle accident. Mr. Chapman and Mr. Champion exemplified exceptional performanc...
Dianne Saavedra was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for producing an outstanding Hero Video for the Wolves Training Analysis and Feedback. Ms. Saavedra is an Audiovisual Specialist at Senspex's Fort Irwin location. Senspex congratulates Ms. Saavedra on a job well...
May 1, 2008
The Warrior Training Alliance (WTA) program has officially commenced. The contract, with all of its member companies, is totaled at approximately $11.2 billion over a 10 year period. Senspex has a key role in the WTA program by providing video operations during field e...
November 6, 2007
The U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) announced today that performance will begin on the Warfighter Field Operations Customer Support (FOCUS) contract. General Dynamics Information Technology joined the Warrior...
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Senspex, Inc. has teamed with Raytheon Company to pursue the U.S. Army PEO STRI Warfighter Field Operations Customer Support (FOCUS) Training Program. This program will provide integrated training support to the U.S. Army Warfighter. Senspex and Raytheon, along with ot...
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Manufacturing and the digital economy are becoming synonymous with one another as "smart manufacturing" makes a bold into the business world. Despite this reality and the fact that your company may be doing well, it's critical that you remain diligent to all industry changes occurring including analytics, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, shop floor automation, and the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things). When you're not staying ahead of these curves, then you risk losing that competitive edge.
Because customers are consistently seeking products with extensive customizations and manufacturers are feeling pressure to mass-produce cost-effectively, it's critical that the integration of business and manufacturing systems occur with automation technology. In the past, these systems would operate separately. However, factories are becoming developing full integration and embracing connected manufacturing, so they can approach everything from sales to delivery confirmations more efficiently while simultaneously reducing costs.


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( My rules are simple. No godmode. No killing without permission. Serious injuries or weakening is allowed if any of my characters get into a fight. I am good with any setting and pg 13 to 18+ is fine. Other Characters in stories. All my characters change a lot. Appearance, Personality, and abilities can all change depending on the RP. But this is a baseline for Azura)
- Who Am I...
Azura Kit
- Romantic Interests
- Relationship Status
Mated to King Daniel Mcknight
- My Story Is...
A healer in a demi-human clinic on the outskirts of Las Vegas where she grew up after being left by her parents as they fled from the humans. She was raised and taught to control her magic magic by Nova. (A demi raccoon girl)(deceased) who she considers her mother. Her powerful magic had been consuming her lifeforce making her sickly and weak but kept alive by her siblings Nathan(deceased) and May (Older sister). After Nathan's passing as he battled Aaron it left the clinic to Abby and Azura runs it as best she can. She tries to treat all who come with kindness and respect whoever or whatever they may be. But he can be roused if anyone tries to harm a patient or her family especially Alyssa and May. Since she can take a human form she is one of the few who can travel freely in the human parts of the city and does so occasionally to trade for herbs or components for her magic. But he prefers the company of other demis or her family to anything else.
Family: Nathan (Older Brother, deceased) May (Older Sister) Alyssa(God-child) Nova (Mother, Deceased) Mikayla, Abigail, and Alida (Close extended family)
Weapon of choice: Magic
Powers: Magic consisting of all types of spells allow her to have an almost unlimited amount of ablities, ability to change his form (Foxgirl demi, Human, Full Hybrid, and Full Fox) Her magic power increases as she goes more toward her fox side but her thoughts and actions become more feral and it takes more to shift back to a more human form.
- My Appearance
Female Kitsune (Blue Fox) Humanoid 5'4″ 150lbs. Blue eyes that seem to always catch the light and can change colors depending on mood. Usually wears plain dresses that are green, pink, or blue. Is bare foot in her natural form but wears black tennis shoes when in Human form. Her human form is a Caucasian female with long blue hair and the same blue eyes. Despite living in the outskirts she is very clean due to having to care for others that may get worse problems if she is not.
- Inventory
Backpack with always at least one change of clothes and her tennis shoes (when she isn't wearing them), A cell phone (A flip phone in a smart phone world) a healer's kit containing several herbs a basic anatomy book on most common demis and humans. A pouch containing her magic's components enough to cast all her spells twice. Two collars One red and One blue. Several Sketchbooks that were her brothers. four spellbooks some of the pages blank allowing her to write new spells as she creates them and a picture of Alyssa with her and May at a water park smiling and happy.
- My Secrets Are...
A smile and a quiet shake of the head is the only response you get.
- I Believe...
Family and love are the only things that truly matter as we write our stories together
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A new competition
As the utilities market opens up to competition, long-standing companies need to adapt. The increase in the cost of raw materials and stricter environmental constraints influence margins. New regulations also increase the pressure from new competitors.
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