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In a world where beauty exists, we constantly find ourselves trying to claim some for ourselves. Whether it be art, music, fashion, or even landscaping, people are always wanting to bless their lives with something that makes them smile. And why shouldn't we? We all live very stressful lives; aren't we entitled to have a little beauty every once in a while?
We certainly believe so!
That's why we take great delight in presenting this guide to the top ten best lawn edgers on the market!
What Kind of Lawn Edgers Can I Choose From?
As of mid-2019, there are only three types of lawn edgers sold on the market. This is arguably a breath of fresh air when it comes to grass-cutting technology, as lawn mowers can be confusing once you learn of the different types of mowers you can choose from. With edgers, you have a small and simple selection bestowed upon you. That's pretty darn convenient, if you ask us!
First off, there's gas lawn edgers. As you can probably tell from the name, these badasses are powered by oil and gasoline. They are usually pretty stalwart and heavy, as the gas tank admittedly weighs them down a bit. However, they are immensely powerful and durable. Just be mindful of their high price tag!
Secondly, we have electric lawn edgers. These smaller edgers can be powered by either batteries or electrical cords. In comparison to the gas-powered edgers, these guys are a lot lighter and easier on the wallet. They also are much safer for the environment, as they do not produce noxious fumes like the gas lawn edgers do. However, these edgers tend to be weaker in terms of durability.
Lastly, we have manual lawn edgers. While electric and gas-powered lawn edgers have to rely on a specific power source in order to operate, these tools do not. That's right, manual lawn edgers are not motorized, which means you can use them whenever you want without having to worry about replacing anything on them. They are also extremely durable and cheap--a surprising revelation considering they are made of high-grade steel. However, these tools can potentially be problematic to use if you have chronic pain anywhere in your body...so be careful!
What Makes a Good Lawn Edger?
This is a question you may be asking yourself now as you read this guide. You now know about the different types of lawn edgers that are typically sold on the market, but are any one of them considered "the best"? Are any one of them considered "the worst"? How about the one in the middle; does that one exist?
The answer to all of those questions is "no".
There is no "best type".
Not even a worst or middle child!
The fact of the matter is that all types of lawn edgers are considered "the best" in their own right. Electric lawn edgers are safe for the environment, gas lawn edgers are super powerful, and manual lawn edgers are the best option for anyone that can't afford a more expensive model. Sure, some models are considered more popular by some, such as electric lawn edgers. But popularity doesn't make a piece of technology "the best".
There are, however, a few elements that do constitute a "best" quality in standard lawn edgers. For starters, you need one that's easy to navigate and operate. This is already promised with manual lawn edgers, but a little research is sometimes necessary with gas and electric lawn edgers. Most of them are fairly straightforward, but you always want to be safe.
Edgers also need to be sturdy and durable, as they can be used for long periods of time. This detail is commonly found in a lot of gas lawn edgers and, once again, manual lawn edgers. Electric lawn edgers, however, are a bit weaker in comparison. That doesn't mean they are bad models, but it does mean you need to take extra care of them.
After all, grass-cutting technology can't fix itself!
TOP 10 Best Lawn Edgers
Comparison Chart
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Type Of Edger
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Manual / Rotary
First, we introduce you to the best lawn edger 2020, the BLACK+DECKER LST136W. A winner in the eyes of 4000+ users, this bad-boy can trim even the toughest hedges and the roughest grass patches. This edger/trimmer is listed for a reasonable price on the internet, so you don't have to worry about spending more money than you can afford to spend. Pretty useful, we think!
But keep the spool feeder in mind when you purchase the BLACK+DECKER LST136W. The upside to the spool feeder is that it's automatic, which saves you a lot of time and trouble when preparing to edge or trim your yard. The downside, however, it's that it may run out on you if you aren't careful. Some users have complained about the short-life span of their spool, but we'd like to point out that you can add as much spool as you life to ensure your edging or trimming isn't interrupted.
Just take moderation into account and you'll be fine!
- Affordable
- Seconds as a trimmer
- Spool feed is automatic
- Battery lasts a long time
- Safe for the environment
- Spool feeder may run out quickly in some instances
If you've been reading a significant amount of these "top ten" articles all about lawn edgers, chances are very high that you've seen a few that have highlighted the glorious perks of this particular electric lawn edger. Heck, we've written about this entrant several times now, ourselves! But we do it because this lawn edger is absolutely incredible! If it weren't for the fact that more people seem to prefer the LST136W model, this badass would easily be the grand champion of this illustrious list!
The BLACK+DECKER LST400 operates as both an edger and a trimmer, giving users the best of both worlds whenever they go outside to do some much needed yard work. And in the cases where you need to do both during a single trip outside, fear not; you'll be able to complete both tasks quite easily! Thanks to this cordless electric lawn edger's powerful battery life, you're given a guaranteed hour to kick some butt in your yard and still have time for a glass of lemonade. How about them lemons, eh?
- Battery lasts a long time
- Quiet motor
- Very affordable
- Capable of performing lengthy jobs
- Auto-feeding spool system
- Trims very well
- Not suitable for tall folks
Coming in second place is yet another BLACK+DECKER lawn edger. The LE750 isn't as flashy as the number one entrant, but it sure does look good when it's trenching land like nobody's business! Which hey, a lot of people often seek lawn edgers that CAN trench, for some homeowners have a need to edge things to such an angle that trenches look great, too. Think people who have ponds or fountains, for instance. Typical edgers might not work for them; but a trencher? Hell yes!
- Is capable of trenching
- Very cheap
- Easy to put together
- Safe for the environment
- Requires maintenance frequently
Much like the LE750, the BLACK+DECKER LE760FFAM comes equipped with an onslaught of awesome features. In fact, these two models are actually listed together on Amazon, with this particular model being the more expensive version of the LE750. With this being said, both models are incredibly similar, but this bad boy has a few perks that the number three entrant on this list doesn't. For one, this baby comes with an extra blade.
What is that extra blade used for, you ask?
For being a three-in-one, of course!
While the LE750 can only edge and trench, the BLACK+DECKER LE760FFAM can edge, trench, AND TRIM. Yes, ladies and gentlemen! This upgraded lawn edger can do more for only a little extra money. How cool is that?
What's the catch, you're wondering?
Because this corded electric lawn edger can do more than the LE750, it also means it requires much more maintenance. Electric lawn edgers are naturally weaker than their manual and gas counterparts and are normally built to only handle two jobs at most. With this model performing three separate jobs, it has a tendency to break down far more frequently if proper care isn't given to it. So be careful!
- Is capable of both trimming and trenching
- Comes with an extra blade
- Surprisingly cheap
- Easy to put together
- Safe for the environment
- Needs more maintenance than the BLACK+DECKER LE750
Behold the WORX WG163 GT, version 3.0!
This cordless electric lawn edger on wheels is capable of kicking ass while still being light enough for your teen or petite wife to give landscaping a go. That's right, folks; fun can be had for the entire family! And if you suffer from chronic pain in your knees or back, you breathe easy knowing that you have the option between pushing your edger on its sturdy wheels, or simply lifting the barely five pound edger with no issue at all. How convenient!
As an added bonus, the WORX WG163 GT 3.0 comes with a nifty spacer. This addition helps moderate your edging/trimming jobs by sensing what should be cut and what shouldn't. For instance, say you have a bunch of flowers in your yard, and say these flowers are near the areas that need to be edged. Thanks to this spacer, you don't have to worry about your flowers accidentally being chopped up by the blades.
How wicked cool is that?!
- Very cheap
- Light as a feather
- Can also work as a trimmer
- Multi-functioning spacer unit
- Jam-prone spooling system
6 Truper 32100 Tru Tough
What better tool can edge than a rotary edger?!
The Truper 32100 Tru Tough is a simple, yet unique entrant to be featured on our list of the top ten best lawn edgers. It's not motorized like the other edgers on this list, but don't let that keep you from giving it a try. It's super easy to use and is very lightweight, so you won't have to worry about throwing your back out or anything. And if you still aren't sure about it, keep in mind that the sharp pinwheel rotary is strong enough to dig the ground without too much effort. Not only that, but the handle is very comfortable to...well, handle!
That was a bad joke, we know.
But you get the point!
As far as manual edgers go, the Truper 32100 Tru Tough is definitely the best manual lawn edger on our list!
- Ergonomic handle
- Tough rotaries
- Easy to clean
- Lightweight
- Super cheap!
-Not motorized
Another WORX bro to meet and greet, the WORX WG896 works well as both a home-owned lawn edger as well as a good commercial lawn edger. Not only can this beautiful lawn edger edge the toughest edges, it can also trench exceptionally well. While it can't trim like the WORXG163, this baby is still a lovely package for a lower price. Not bad for a trencher/edger, is it? When you're falling in love with the easily adjustable handle, remember that you got it for a bargain!
And if you ask us, bargains are ALWAYS very good in our book!
- Excellent maneuverability
- Safe for the environment
- Three adjustable positions
- Trenches as well as it edges
- Very cheap
- Loose blades are a common issue with some models
8 McLane 101
A champion amongst the crowd of elite gas lawn edgers available on the market, the McLane 101 is likely a familiar face when it comes to 'top-ten' lists. While it may come up short when compared to the electric lawn edgers featured on our list, nobody can deny that it's still the best gas edger trimmer on the market. As expected, gas edgers typically have more power to them than electric edgers. That doesn't make it superior than them, but it definitely makes enough of a difference to get people talking--no matter how powerful!
Pick any torque level you want and it will still provide a lovely edge/trim to your yard!
What have you got to lose?!
- Trims as well as it edges
- Engine is good and strong
- Trusty wheels
- Confirmed safe
- Sharp blades
- Pricey
9 Garden Weasel Edge Chopper
Are you surprised to see another manual lawn edger on this list? You shouldn't be, considering there's a large chunk of people who actually prefer them to motorized lawn edgers. That may be hard to believe for some of you who love the convenience of motorized edgers far too much to ever consider using something different. But trust us, this manual lawn edger is the real deal!
The Garden Weasel Edge Chopper may look like a shovel, but looks are pretty deceiving. This baby is made entirely out of steel, making it one of the most durable edgers to grace our list. After hearing this, you may think that means this edger is super heavy, right? That's not true! This edger is sturdy, but hollow enough for anyone to lift.
So you don't have to fret; you're in good hands with this lovely thing!
- Extra durable
- Edges perfectly
- Lightweight
- Made of steel
- Easy to use, Super cheap!
- Not motorized
10 Greenworks 27032
Behold, another lawn edger that you're probably used to seeing on 'best lawn edger' lists!
This lovely electric lawn edger, known as the Greenworks 27032, puts the you, the user, above all else. Greenworks is a company that puts a hefty focus on cleaning the air around us so we can all live healthily. We here, at this website, are all under the impression that environmentally sound technology is always deserving of having a spot in a top ten list of bests!
- Not expensive
- Spring assisted wheels
- Safe for the environment
- Cord auto-locks
- Handle is comfortable and adjustable
- Loose blades are a common issue with some models
Concluding Thoughts
Lawn edgers can be a homeowner's best friend or biggest pain in the rear. None of us want to deal with second-rate lawn edgers, so it's only natural that we seek out the best of the best--the beauty in a chaotic society, if you will. We all like beauty and efficiency, so it's our prime duty and pleasure to present you only the best that the field of lawn edgers has to offer. And we'd like to think we've done just that!
Once again, BLACK+DECKER has given us a top of the line lawn edger that dominates all others. You've probably seen multiple lists on the internet trying to decide which brand produces the best lawn edging technology. Each and every time, BLACK+DECKER has risen above the rest. So we believe it's safe to say who the obvious king of lawn edgers is!


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You are not alone.
It doesn't always seem like that though. When that little bubble of fear is swirling in the pit of my stomach and I can't explain it away to myself, let alone someone else. When I don't know if I just feel a little under the weather or if it's the pre-cursor to an episode. When my head is pounding like a jackhammer and I don't know if I have a headache or if it's something more sinister. When I wake up feeling a little bit confused and a wave of panic courses through me because the first thought isn't that I'm just waking from a really deep slumber but is "I've had a fit". When I simply just don't feel right. These are some of the times I feel really alone.
It's because I can't explain the feelings. I can't put them in to words that make the slightest bit of sense. If it's my automatic thought that I must be going to fit, then it stands to reason that it will be someone else's too. So, I usually say nothing. Sometimes I'll tell someone that I just don't feel "right" and that maybe they could just keep an eye out for me. Sometimes I say that and, to date, every time I have said that, nothing has happened. Weird. Maybe I should say it every day! So, generally, I try to swallow the feelings down. I try to change the road my thoughts are going down and I try to ignore how I'm feeling.
It's isolating though. A lot of the time I don't tell anyone else how I'm feeling because I don't want them to worry. Because I know that 9-times out of 10, if I say I'm not feeling ok then I will be fine. Then there are the times that I feel like I'm making a big deal out of nothing and that the fleeting expression that just crossed the face of the person I'm telling is proof of that. Sometimes I'm trying so hard to suppress the feelings that I forget I'm actually allowed to have them!
Sometimes I think about all the feelings inside me that are left unexpressed. The little bundle of hope trying to clamber its way through the maze of fear, helplessness and isolation. Every now and then it stands on top of the negative and yells "I'm here" so loud that it's impossible not to feel hopeful. Then, it's as if that sneaky, writhing, mass of darkness just grabs it by the ankle and pulls it down again. Hope gets buried, but it's always there.
Lately, the feelings I've long suppressed have been bursting out. Usually accompanied by floods of tears, usually at completely inappropriate times and never anything to do with my epilepsy! It's like the feelings and thoughts that I've worked so hard to hide for so long have got together, merged into one and are tumbling out the only way they know how. If I won't consciously release them, then they're going to stage a mass breakout type thing!
It's draining. It's confusing. The flow can't be stemmed and I'm haemorrhaging feelings! I was told when I was in my teens that I felt nothing, that ice water flowed through my veins. Oh, how I wish that were true. I was told early on in my epilepsy journey that I was "pathetic" when I expressed fear regarding my condition. The tears that had accompanied the confession were belittled. So, I suppressed them. That made me an ice-queen apparently. The whole damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario. Now, decades later the ice has seemingly melted and is leaking out through my tear ducts!
I guess the issue is, the fear, anxiety and untold pain regarding my epilepsy that was pushed in, isn't exactly what's coming out! In order to escape the confines of my mind, the feelings are latching on to any piece of negativity that finds its way into my head, however fleeting, and are working my mouth like a master puppeteer in order to be expressed. My feelings of isolation as a teen and young adult surrounding my epilepsy, long buried, are beginning to make themselves known, albeit they've morphed into something that seems unrecognisable to me.
Perhaps if I'd known I wasn't alone all those years ago, then I'd be more in control of myself now. I sometimes feel like a hormonal teenager all over again because I can not rein in the tears of frustration and anger that are rampaging through me. I can not seem to find the appropriate words to express myself properly in situations that demand propriety. I keep hoping that today will be the day that I can get through without tears.
Epilepsy is experienced differently by each person who lives with it. But there are some elements to it that bind us together. Fear, hope, anxiety, helplessness and bruising are just some of the parts that can bring us together. I might not experience these the same way as you, but I do experience them and much more. I know now that I'm not alone. I know now that there are individuals, associations, forums, groups and societies out there that are standing with me. In my adult state, I know that for me, I just need someone to listen. They don't need to say anything, they just need to listen. So I can say, out loud, that I don't feel right without worrying how they are going to respond. For you, it might be different. It doesn't matter if you need something different. What's important, is knowing that you are not alone.
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Ha! You're right, I do!
Also love the Tarentino-esque titles.
Now there's a movie I could like.
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Friday, September 15, 2006
What films are you hopelessly hooked on?
So,here's a few of my "just can't get enough" flicks:
You've Got Mail: I'm not the biggest Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks fan but something about this little love story between a bookstore chain magnate and a children's book shop owner who are rivals during the day and e-mail lovers by night just does it for me. There's plenty of great dialogue,fine ensemble performances by Maureen Stapleton,Greg Kinnear and even Parker Posey(who usually irks me)and loads of New York City background scenes-what's not to love?
Lost Boys: One of my favorite lines in Resevoir Dogs is when Tim Roth,in the midst of his fake drug deal story,says"Motherfucker! I'm trying to watch The Lost Boys!" I hear ya,baby. I'm an all-day sucker for vampires and this slice of horror/comedy pizza with garlic galore hits the spot. With the Two Coreys,the Grandpa from Gilmore Girls and the evilly gorgeous Keifer Sutherland(whose role as lead vampire was said to be a template for Buffy's Spike),there's fright night fun for all ages.
Orgazmo: No,this isn't a porn movie but porno is part of the story. Let me explain-I first discovered this super hero parody from Matt Stone and Trey Parker(from their pre-South Park days)on a cable channel late at night with Little Sister. It's become one of those films that we randomly qoute at times-"I don't think I'm going to do hamster style anymore."(that refers to a type of kung-fu,people!).
This wacked out tale of a Mormon boy caught up in the evil world of porn films who becomes a super hero(complete with sidekick!) may not be your cup of Long Island Iced Tea but it's one of the funniest things I've ever seen.
So share,what movie is on constant replay on your VCR/DVD player? Inquring minds want to know.
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I can't tell if you're making fun of me or not, but I don't care! I stand by my fannish geekiness!
I, too, love You've Got Mail. It's just such a sweet movie, and it is one great love letter to NYC with all that perfect scenery highlighting every season. It so makes you want to live there, but only if it can be in Meg's neighborhood.
Never heard of Orgazmo, but boy, does that seem like a must-rent.
As always, thank you for providing cutting-edge recommendations.
And don't dis my love for River Wild EVER AGAIN!! Did you see Meryl's delts in that movie? Next on my list is learning to row so I can be Just. Like. Her.
- Friday, 15 September, 2006
- lady t said...
I'm not laughing at you,Robin-I'm laughing with you as one geek to another:) I'm such a vampire fangirl that I have two stakes(that say"Buffy" and "Spike") and a holy water bottle amongst my knickknacks.
Meryl was kickass in RW but what I remember best from that movie is how sexy Kevin Bacon was(gots to have my bad boys!).
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- Reel Fanatic said...
Orgazmo is quite simply one of the funniest movies I've ever seen .. I love the comedies, so my list includes Super Troopers, the South Park movie, the Commitments and Dazed and Confused
- Friday, 15 September, 2006
- Pop Culture Diva said...
Thanks for the shout out. I love Parenthood. There are so many funny storylines I can't pick a favorite. Though the vibrator scene is classic. Steve Martin is hilarious.
- Saturday, 16 September, 2006
- lady t said...
No probelm,PCD,anytime! Parenthood is a great movie-one of my favorite bits is when Steve Martin imagines good and bad futures for his son(especially the bad future,when Steve tries to stop his boy's rampage with the gross camp song).
Reel Fanatic,I've seen all the movies you listed,except for Super Troopers. It's from that Broken Lizard group,right? They've made several comedies but haven't seen one yet-what one should I try first?
- Saturday, 16 September, 2006
- PJS said...
Orgazmo rocked, as did Baseketball, but I think you and I have discussed that in another comments section of another post. As a former Mormon, I particularly enjoyed Orgazmo.
I avoided "YGM" for the longest time because I was afraid it was just the next step in the syndication of the "Harry Met Sally/Sleepless in Seattle" franchise. And I liked those two SO MUCH that I was afraid this one would spoil it all for me. How wrong I was... YGM was charming, funny, sweet, featured glorious upper west side (my neighborhood) locations, and the unforgettable Jean Stapleton (I think Maureen is the one from Johnny Dangerously).
Lost Boys is fun, but I think I watched it too many times in my youth to sit through it now.
Movies I could watch every day for the rest of my life: Auntie Mame, Strictly Ballroom, Gosford Park, Everyone Says I Love You, Jurassic Park, Something's Gotta Give.
- Tuesday, 19 September, 2006
- David de Beer said...
Lost Boys - now that takes me back some years. best vampire movie? no. Coolest vampire movie? Hell, yes! I remember I liked the soundtrack, and the two vampire killer geeks from the comic store were my favourites.
hmm, I have a bit different taste in movies I think, my list (which changes periodically):
Dead Poets Society
Team America
Nothing to lose (just can't help it, Martin Lawrence and Tom Robbins were a killer combo. This is my favourite comedy of all)
The Princess Bride
Working Girl
10 Things I hate about you
Return of the Jedi
The Neverending story
Samurai X (my favourite anime movie of all)
the 1st season of My Family, and 3rd series of Blackadder.
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All of Interstate 95 is passable in North Carolina once again after Matthew, though drivers will still encounter some lane closures.
State officials said the interstate was reopened in both directions Monday morning between Lumberton and Fayetteville. That stretch of interstate had been closed for days after Hurricane Matthew's floodwaters covered parts of the highway and led to some road washouts.
Some single-lane closures are still in place at mile markers 26 and 78, and a temporary median lane continues to carry southbound traffic near the Harnett-Johnston County line, state officials said.
Some of the damage included a roadway washout at mile marker 26, as well as more damage at a over railroad tracks in Lumberton. NCDOT crews and contractors worked around the clock over the weekend to make the Monday morning reopening possible, state officials said.
Also on Monday, Gov. Pat McCrory reduced Matthew's death toll from 26 to 25, saying one death has no longer been attributed to the storm.


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One thing that has been clear over the last few years is the Bethesda have a strong belief in VR. With popular franchises like Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Doom getting great VR versions, and we already knew that other franchises would be getting the VR treatment from previous announcements. Well, now Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot finally has it's release date with pre-orders being available right now.
There had not been much information released on the game since it was announced, but now the game has appeared on both Steam and the PlayStation Store with the release date of 26th July 2019 shown on both stores – meaning a simultaneous release for the title. Another interesting thing to take from this is Steam lists support for Oculus Rift, with game only previously being confirmed for HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. The stores also include the pricing, with the game costing £14.99 GBP / $19.99 USD with the PlayStation version coming with a free static theme included. At the time of writing this story there has been no additional perks listed with the Steam version.
In Cyberpilot you play as the best hacker in Paris in 1980. As you would expect from the series everywhere is swarmed by Nazi's, which them successfully winning the war. Your hacking skills come in as you help the resistence by hacking into their big war machines and turning them on their creators.
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The case usually carried their new weapons and henshin devices. In this picture, a Go-Blaster for GoBlue is in there.
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Their henshin device that was on their wrists. The cover opens up to reveal a screen.
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Each sibling had the FiveLaser in their hostler. It had two modes: gun mode and stick mode. The Laser Grip would be part of it, it was also used for other weapons and operating the mecha.
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This wrist device is to control the transformations of both the Max Victory Robo and the Victory Mars as well as giving the team some new attacks. Entering 555+V performs the V Mode Crash, and 478+V performs the V Mode Punch.
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The missles below pellets out. Each Ranger had a ranger-color one. It had three modes include Normal Mode which was a laser, Rescue Mode which shot out pellets, and Hyper Mode when it was hooked up with the V-mode Brace.
They call upon for the V-Boomerang and this blaster/lance V-Lancer appears that hooks up with their Laser Grips. When they are with the Laser Grips, they become V-MachineGun. Each ranger has a ranger-color V-Lancer.
The Lifebird launches from the top of Bay Area 55, and flies to the Rangers on command. TheLifebird can be reconfigured into the Fivelaser, which combines all their powers into one destructive blast. It can also be separated into five different weapons for rescue or combat situations - Anchor, Spreader, Discharger, Injector, and Driller. When separated, each component must be attached to the base of each of their Fivelasers.
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Wing Spreader is scissor-like weapon that belonged to GoGreen.
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Oglethorpe University is situated in Atlanta: one of the leading cities for higher education in America for its diversity of programmes and collective resources. The International Study Centre offers an International Year programme which helps International students build a strong foundation for their sophomore year in the pursuit of earning a bachelor's degree at Oglethorpe University. International Study Centre students get to participate in any of Oglethorpe University's 16 sports teams, join student-run clubs and organizations and utilize world-class campus facilities.
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Anyone who has been involved with a short sale has horror stories about the length of time required to close the deal. In the past, short sales could take months to close, if they closed at all. Beginning June 15, real estate agents working with distressed homeowners whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should expect to receive a decision on a short sale offer within 30-60 days. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have listened to Real estate professionals across the country, and have established a new set of minimum response times that servicers must follow in order to facilitate a more streamlined short sale process.
The GSEs' new short sale timelines require servicers to make a decision within 30 days of receiving either an offer on a property under the companies' traditional short sale programs or a completed Borrower Response Package (BRP) requesting short sale consideration, whether it's through the federal government's Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program or a GSE program. Should a servicer require more than 30 days, an additional 30 day period is allowed, however, The servicers are required to provide a weekly status update, and a final decision must be made within 60 days.
Edward DeMarco, acting director of the FHFA, says the GSEs new borrower communication and timeline requirements for short sales "set minimum standards and provide clear expectations regarding these important foreclosure alternatives."
This can only have a positive impact on the market, as there are still many distressed properties on the books, and these inevitably drive down values of neighboring homes. By streamlining the short sale process, and getting these properties off the market, we can expect to see a slow but steady rise in home values as distressed properties once again become the exception, and not the rule.


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Nestled in Sydney's lovely Hills District, Glenhaven Green offers a wide range of attractions both on-site and nearby. Our spectacular community centre is a hub of activity featuring a cafe, gym, heated indoor pool, games room, clinic, hairdresser and library. Enjoy a coffee with friends on the deck as you soak up a sunny spring morning, or take a quiet walk through the gum tree glade.
Within easy reach are the area's many enjoyable diversions including market gardens, tea houses, florists and nurseries - indeed Flower Power is right next door. Golf courses, clubs and sporting facilities are also close as is the huge Castle Towers shopping, fashion and entertainment complex with its cinemas, restaurants and major department stores.
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Now that the economy and job market are improving, HR leaders are facing a whole new set of challenges when attracting and retaining talented people. With research now showing that just 13% of employees worldwide are engaged in the workplace, employee engagement and retention is key. So as we head towards a more prosperous future, Rob Caul offers five guiding principles for engaging your workforce and retaining top talent within your organisation.
Published in TrainingZone magazine, June 2015
Today's post-recession business climate has become a talent battleground. 73% of global CEOs see the lack of availability of skills as a serious threat to their business, up from 63% last year (1). And as long as organisations continue to apply the same talent management strategies as they have done during the past five years, the situation is only going to get worse. Transformation needs to happen, and quickly.
Now that the economy and job market is improving, a very different set of challenges lie ahead for HR and learning leaders. To remain competitive, most organisations need to shift their focus from 'battening down the hatches' and cost control, to a more proactive approach to driving employee engagement and retention.
Worryingly, just 13% of people worldwide (2) are engaged at work and an increasingly buoyant job market and improving economy will no doubt cause a rise in employee expectations for improvements to rewards, development opportunities and work-life balance.
So as we head into a more prosperous future, here are five guiding principles for retaining top talent and stopping those revolving doors from spinning:
Culture is king
A recent global study by Deloitte (3) shows 'culture and engagement' has skyrocketed to become the number one talent challenge for organisations. Today's employees expect to have a more open, honest and meaningful relationship with their employer, much in the way that consumers connect and engage with brands they trust in everyday life. This means HR, learning and business leaders need to gain a better understanding of the culture that exists within their organisation and create an environment where everybody feels valued and supported to reach their full potential. Employee motivation and commitment extends far deeper than remuneration – today's talent wants the opportunity to learn continuously in the workplace and make a difference. Employers need to be asking themselves, why should somebody want to stay?
It's all about dialogue
It's essential to understand what motivates and drives different generations in the workplace, so regular informal discussions between talented individuals and their leaders/managers on performance and learning objectives is essential to ensure agility. Generation Y for example tend not to want a career, they want an experience. They want to know 'what's in it for me?' and will have no qualms moving wherever they can find the growth opportunities they need. An individual's expectations and aspirations need to be openly discussed and carefully managed so think about how you can train leaders and managers to coach, give feedback and regularly check in with their team members.
Focus on development
Line managers and L&D practitioners need to work more closely together to help everybody achieve their full potential. It's worth investing resources to determine who has the potential to create disproportionate value for your organisation so that you can direct more L&D resources to developing and retaining these individuals. Try integrating performance tools like 360 degree feedback into your learning and talent strategies as these can provide valuable insight for key development activities such as coaching and mentoring.
Manage career progression
Growth opportunities drive employee work passion and businesses suffer when talented people feel they have to leave in order to grow. A recent study (4) shows that a quarter of British workers due to retire this year have decided to keep working. So the big question is: how can you keep hold of your star performers when there is no room at the top? The answer: think creatively. Talent mobility initiatives, job rotations and special project assignments provide a good way to stretch high performers, and overseas assignments can be great for helping future leaders see the diversity of the workplace through a wide-angle lens. Remember, everybody needs to have clear objectives and their career progression tracked and managed, regardless of whether they are in a talent pool or not.
A more joined up approach
Organisations and their talent benefit greatly from a joined up approach to L&D, performance management and talent management. Today's integrated software systems give HR, L&D and senior manages a powerful set of tools to help identify, engage, grow and retain top performers. They make it easier to track and manage career development across the enterprise and to implement more effective development plans for high performing and other talented individuals with specialist skills. An integrated approach also helps ensure training resources are directed where and when they are most needed, helping companies to develop stronger talent pipelines and achieve business agility.
Today's learning and talent management strategies need to be proactive, agile and capable of adapting to a constantly evolving business environment. As the economy continues its upward trend and competition for talent intensifies further, it will be more critical than ever for organisations to understand the career aspirations of their leaders-in-waiting and focus on providing the right opportunities to grow from within. Organisations that don't adopt a bolder and more creative approach to talent management will get left behind.
Rob Caul is CEO of Kallidus, a leading provider of learning and talent management solutions. For further information, visit www.kallidus.com or follow @Kallidus on Twitter
- PWC 18th Annual Global CEO Survey, 2015, www.pwc.com
- Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report, 2013, www.gallup.com
- Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends Report, 2015 www.deloitte.com
- Prudential Insurance Survey, www.prudential.com


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A good cold war thriller, The Killer Elite stars James Caan and Robert Duvall in this Sam Peckinpah flick. Excellent martial arts scenes as well. Good supporting roles from Mako, Bo Hopkins and Burt Young.
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Friday B-Movie PickApril 3, 2009
Friday B Movie PickMarch 27, 2009
A Chuck Norris classic from 1979. Bill "Superfoot" Wallace also has a big presence in this film. For the star power, Jennifer O'Neill does quite nicely. Eric Laneuville plays Norris' adopted son, in his second martial arts film (the first was 1974's Black Belt Jones), and later appeared in "St. Elsewhere."
Originally posted at the Urbin Report.
Friday B-Movie PickMarch 6, 2009
Two sisters used their murdered parents technology to first avenge their deaths and then become high prices assassins. You know, that old chestnut. Through various plot twists, another attractive young asian female, this time a police detective, becomes involved (and I use the term involved on multiple levels) with the sisters and ends up teaming up with one to take down the real bad guys, and yes, once again revenge is involved. The movie has beautiful cinematography and the fight sequences are a joy to watch.
Friday B-Movie PickFebruary 13, 2009
Before there was Walker Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris was the rougher, dirtier Texas Ranger J.J. McQuade. He takes on evil drug cartels in Mexico with the added bonus villian of David Carradine. Star Trek fans will recognize a young Robert Beltran, who was in the worst of the Trek shows, ST: Lost in Space (also known as Voyager).
Friday's B-Movie PickNovember 14, 2008
A martial arts film this time, Circle of Iron
The original story came from Bruce Lee, was to star him and one of his students, James Coburn. Another student of Lee's, Sterling Silliphant finally got it film.
Although with David Carridine in the role Lee was to play. This martial arts film actually has plot, and a message. Just remember that Bruce Lee majored in philosophy in college.
Friday's B-Movie Pick, a couple of days lateNovember 9, 2008
A wild ride of roaring rampage revenge with a really cool soundtrack.
Other postsAugust 12, 2008
Another example of rational, reasoned debate from the left…August 2, 2007
democrat Rep. Jackson, Jr. (son of the racial blackmailer Jesse Jackson, Sr.) threatened Nebraska Rep. Lee Terry with physical violence on the floor of the House after letting "loose a profanity-filled tirade."
Rep. Jackson is a practicing Martial Artist and speaking as a Yodan myself, did not do his Sifu any credit by his attempt to escalate to physical violence


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Kristin Shirahama served as a panelist for the Asbestos Workers Local 6 Union retirement planning seminar on April 20, 2013. Kristin's presentation highlighted estate planning issues particularly relevant to new retirees, as well as options for financing long-term care including a discussion of community and nursing home MassHealth (Medicaid) services. Kristin stated, "I enjoy the opportunity to give talks like this because people do not need to be intimidated by estate planning and much is to be gained from planning in advance of need, particularly when it comes to long-term care financing."
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A survey may reveal that people hardly search for information in a library as Internet search is so convenient and easy. However, most information is still contained in the age-trusted library. Searching for a particular title or item may prove daunting for those who seldom frequent libraries. If you're looking for a particular book or journal in a local library but do not know where to start looking, Worldcat may be able to help you.
Instead of visiting the local libraries physically, you can access and search for the information you need via this online interface. Worldcat is accessible to the general public and allows searches on books, journals CDs, DVDs, and audio books in the collections of libraries in 112 different countries worldwide. Users can also via Worldcat to discover other digital content such as downloadable audiobook, research materials that are not available to the public and so on. This online library will lead users to a direct link to the "Ask a Librarian" help feature and other services of a library's Web site.
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Volkswagen opens carbon neutral data center in Norway
19 June 2019
The Volkswagen Group has opened a new, climate neutral data center in Rjukan (Norway). The facility was set up in just six months in collaboration with the Norwegian partner Green Mountain. The data center will be 100% powered by hydropower in the future, thus saving more than 5,800 tons of CO2 per year compared to a conventionally operated data center.
The maximum output of 2,750 kilowatts will be used by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Audi brands for high-performance servers, on which computer-intensive vehicle development projects are processed. These include the simulation of crash tests and virtual wind tunnel tests. The Volkswagen Group focuses on economic and ecological factors in the development of additional computing capacity.
In future, the computing power of the new location will be used by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars and AUDI brands for their vehicle development projects. These include simulations of crash tests and virtual wind tunnel tests. Such calculations are not time critical, but very complex and energy intensive. Outsourcing them to external data centers hugely relieves the IT infrastructure at domestic locations.
Locations in the Nordic countries of Europe qualify due to their good availability of more favorable, environmentally friendly energy and weather conditions, which can be used for efficient cooling of the facilities. The Volkswagen Group already operates a carbon neutral data center in Iceland (Reykjanesbær). It is about the same size as its Norwegian pendant, saving more an 6,200 tons of CO2 per year.
In addition, Volkswagen operates data centers within many of its national and international sites. Their performance is primarily used for business-critical applications, including applications for production, logistics or sales. Volkswagen places high demands on energy efficiency at these data centers as well. Measures such as indirect free cooling, adjustments of cold water temperatures and the exclusive use of energy-saving operating systems ensure very efficient data center energy consumption even in central European latitudes.


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Tlaib and Omar's Attempted Israel Trip Was Funded By Terror Linked Organization
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Radical congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were recently denied entry into Israel after they planned to hold protests against Israel in favor of their radical BDS movement.
According to a recent report, the original planned trip was sponsored by a Palestinian based organization which has many members who support terrorist activities.
Check out what the Daily Caller reported:
The trip was sponsored by the Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue & Democracy, better known as Miftah.
Despite billing itself as a peaceful organization dedicated to promoting Palestine's democratic institutions, Miftah for years has carried notable ties to terrorist sympathizers, has openly accused Israel of atrocities and supports the boycott of Israeli products.
Hanan Ashrawi, the founder and chair of the Miftah board of directors, brushed off Palestinian terrorist attacks during a January 2017 interview by saying they are "seen by the people as resistance. And you cannot somehow adopt the language of either the international community or the occupier by describing anybody who resists as terrorists."
Miftah's own website describes Wafa Idrees, a female suicide bomber, as one of a few young women who chose to "join the ranks of the resistance movement." Idrees detonated herself in January 2002, killing an 81-year-old and wounding another 150 Israelis.
Miftah was forced to retract and apologize in 2013 for an article published on its website that accused the Jewish people of using "the blood of Christians in the Jewish Passover." The Ramallah-based organization had originally defended the writing, but reversed course amid massive outcry.
The Palestinian group holds membership with the Aman Coalition, which has accused Israel of "stealing," and having "racist goals," according to the NGO Monitor. Miftah is also a member of the Palestinian NGO Network, which has refused to add its signature to the anti-terror clause, a condition for U.S. government funding.
Israel announced on Thursday that they were barring radical anti-Semitic congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country.
The decision from Israel came after Omar and Tlaib announced their BDS resolution which is not only anti-Israel, but also anti-Semitic. The resolution goes as far to compare Israel to Nazi Germany.
Should Rep. Omar Be Removed From Congress?
Shortly after Israel made their decision, Tlaib reached out to Israel's interior minister Aryeh Deri, pleading with him to let her into the country so she could visit her 90 year old grandmother.
Deri accepted Tlaib's request which was later shot down by Tlaib herself.
"Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib just tweeted that she will not visit Israel. Last night, she sent me a letter asking me to allow her to visit her grandmother, who is in her 90s, because 'this might be my last opportunity to see her.' I agreed to this humanitarian request, but it turns out that it was just a provocation aimed at embarrassing Israel," Deri slammed in a tweet.
Deri's tweet comes after radical congresswoman Tlaib took to Twitter to announce that she would not visit her grandmother because of "racism."
"When I won, it gave the Palestinian people hope that someone will finally speak the truth about the inhumane conditions. I can't allow the State of Israel to take away that light by humiliating me & use my love for my city to bow down to their oppressive & racist policies," Tlaib tweeted.
"Silencing me & treating me like a criminal is not what she wants for me. It would kill a piece of me. I have decided that visiting my grandmother under these oppressive conditions stands against everything I believe in–fighting against racism, oppression & injustice," she added.
According to a letter acquired by CNN, Tlaib promised she would not promote boycotts against Israel during her trip if she could see her grandmother.
"This could be my last opportunity to see her. I will respect any restrictions and will not promote boycotts against Israel during my visit," she wrote.
After Israel granted her request, Tlaib immediately shot it down which suggests that the whole ordeal was a simple attention grab by Tlaib.
Back in 2017, Israel introduced a law which would prohibit foreigners from entering the country who "knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also explained why Omar and Tlaib would not be allowed to enter.
"As a vibrant and free democracy, Israel is open to any critic and criticism, with one exception: Israel's law prohibits the entry of people who call and operate to boycott Israel, as is the case with other democracies that prevent the entry of people whose perception harms the country," Netanyahu said.
"The two-member congressional visitation plan shows that their intent is to hurt Israel and increase its unrest against it," he continued.
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Intellectual history
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Intellectual history refers to the historiography of major ideas and thinkers. This history cannot be considered without the knowledge of the men and women who created, discussed, wrote about and in other ways were concerned with ideas. Intellectual history as practiced by historians is parallel to the history of philosophy as done by philosophers, and is more akin to the the history of ideas. Its central premise is that ideas do not develop in isolation from the people who create and use them and that one must study ideas not as abstract propositions but in terms of the culture, lives and historical contexts that produced them.
Intellectual history aims to understand ideas from the past by understanding them in context. The term 'context' in the preceding sentence is ambiguous: it can be political, cultural, intellectual and social. One can read a text both in terms of a chronological context (for example, as a contribution to a discipline or tradition as it extended over time) or in terms of a contemporary intellectual moment (for example, as participating in a debate particular to a certain time and place). Both of these acts of contextualization are typical of what intellectual historians do, nor are they exclusive. Generally speaking, intellectual historians seek to place concepts and texts from the past in multiple contexts.
It is important to realize that intellectual history is not just the history of intellectuals. It studies ideas as they are expressed in texts, and as such is different from other forms of cultural history which deal also with visual and other non-verbal forms of evidence. Any written trace from the past can be the object of intellectual history. The concept of the "intellectual" is relatively recent, and suggests someone professionally concerned with thought. Instead, anyone who has put pen to paper to explore his or her thoughts can be the object of intellectual history. A famous example of an intellectual history of a non-canonical thinker is Carlo Ginzburg's study of a 16th-century Italian miller, Menocchio, in his seminal work The Cheese and the Worms.
Although the field emerged from European disciplines of Kulturgeschichte and Geistesgeschichte, the historical study of ideas has engaged not only western intellectual traditions, but others as well including, but not limited to, those in other parts of the world. Increasingly, historians are calling for a global intellectual history that will show the parallels and interrelations in the history of thought of all human societies. Another important trend has been the history of the book and of reading, which has drawn attention to the material aspects of how books were designed, produced, distributed and read.
Intellectual historiography
Intellectual history as a self-conscious discipline is a relatively recent phenomenon. It has precedents, however, in the history of philosophy, the history of ideas, and in cultural history as practiced since Burckhardt or indeed since Voltaire. The history of the human mind, as it was called in the eighteenth century, was of great concern to scholars and philosophers, and their efforts can in part be traced to Francis Bacon's call for what he termed a literary history in his The Advancement of Learning. However, the discipline of intellectual history as it is now understood emerged only in the immediate postwar period, in its earlier incarnation as "the history of ideas" under the leadership of Arthur Lovejoy, the founder of the Journal of the History of Ideas. Since that time, Lovejoy's formulation of "unit-ideas" has been discredited and replaced by more nuanced and more historically sensitive accounts of intellectual activity, and this shift is reflected in the replacement of the phrase history of ideas by intellectual history.
In the United Kingdom, the history of political thought has been a particular focus since the late 1960s and is associated especially with the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge, where until recently such scholars as John Dunn and Quentin Skinner studied European political thought in its historical context, emphasizing the emergence and development of such concepts as the state and freedom. Skinner in particular is renowned for his provocative methodological essays, which were and are widely read by philosophers and practitioners of other humanistic disciplines, and did much to give prominence to the practice of intellectual history. The University of Sussex in the UK has also achieved a reputation in this field of study, and the Sussex emphasis on broad interdisciplinary study has been particularly useful in relevant teaching and research.
In the United States, intellectual history is understood more broadly to encompass many different forms of intellectual output, not just the history of political ideas, and it includes such fields as the history of historical thought, associated especially with Anthony Grafton of Princeton University and J.G.A. Pocock of Johns Hopkins University. Formalized in 2010, the History and Culture Ph.D. at Drew University is one of a few graduate programs in the US currently specializing in intellectual history, both in its American and European contexts. Despite the prominence of early modern intellectual historians (those studying the age from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment), the intellectual history of the modern period has also been the locus of intense and creative output on both sides of the Atlantic. Prominent examples of such work include Louis Menand's The Metaphysical Club and Martin Jay's The Dialectical Imagination.
In continental Europe, equivalents of intellectual history can be found. An example is Reinhart Koselleck's Begriffsgeschichte (history of concepts), though there are methodological differences between the work of Koselleck and his followers and the work of Anglo-American intellectual historians.
Prominent individuals
- Perry Anderson
- Jacques Barzun
- David Bates
- Isaiah Berlin
- Ernst Cassirer
- Noam Chomsky
- R.G. Collingwood
- Merle Curti
- Robert Darnton
- John Dunn
- Norbert Elias
- Lucien Febvre
- Michel Foucault
- Peter Gay
- Raymond Geuss
- Carlo Ginzburg
- Paul Gottfried
- Anthony Grafton
- Roger Griffin
- Richard Hofstadter
- H. Stuart Hughes
- Russell Jacoby
- Martin Jay
- Tony Judt
- Alan Charles Kors
- Dominick LaCapra
- Gilbert LaFreniere
- Arthur Lovejoy
- Wilfred M. McClay
- Louis Menand
- Eric Miller
- Perry Miller
- J. G. A. Pocock
- Edward Said
- Carl Schorske
- Quentin Skinner
- Fritz Stern
- Peter Watson
- Hayden White
- Stanley Wolpert
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Armin van Buuren and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano refuse to stay out of your head with reboot of hit track 'You Are'
Since an entire festival season of having "You Are" stuck in listener's heads wasn't long enough, Armin van Buuren and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano are back with a subsequent follow up, "You Are Too." The collaboration has proven to be a main stage mainstay while still managing to channel the deepest underground club vibes with an undeniably infectious rhythm.
"You Are Too" has the same effect upon the listener, but it adds in a commanding twist with a bass-forward framework. "You Are" skews stylistically towards Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano's production style, and "You Are Too" arguably skews even further towards their sound. The track shows van Buuren's continued commitment to expanding his sound and producing outside of the box when it comes to both genre and collaborators. The release is out now on Armada, and now its likely to remain in heavy rotation through the end of the year.
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TUCSON, AZ (KOLD News 13) - Ever wonder what all those numbers on store price tags mean? Especially when there are a bunch of additional clearance stickers plastered on top of it? Get ready, deal detectives, because there's actually a bit of a secret code going on here!
Brooke's Bargains checked into a couple of examples, starting with Target. You'll know when the item's on clearance by the orange or yellow stickers with a stripe. Prices ending in "4" or "8" also indicate the item is on clearance. Target generally does markdowns every 10 to 14 days, but, here's the key - if you look in the upper right hand corner of the tag, that tiny number actually tells you the percentage of the markdown. The increments are: 15 percent, 30 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent and 90 percent off - so you can judge how long you're willing to wait to see how low it'll go.
Next, TJ Maxx and Marshall's tags. The off-price stores are owned by the same company, and generally work the same way. Their clearance tags are red - but occassionally, you'll find a yellow one - and that's when you want to snap up an item. A yellow tag means end-of-season clearance, usually in Jan. and Jul. - and that's the lowest that item will go! Krazy Koupon Lady figured all of this out for lots of stores, if you want to check out more savings secrets.
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Pac-12 picks: From the Territorial Cup to the Rumble in the Rockies, plenty of meaningful football still left
Wed., Nov. 22, 2017
The Territorial Cup, the Civil War, the Apple Cup and the Rumble in the Rockies. Two of these games have major implications, but with the college football season winding down, you might as well get try to get to all four.
Cal at UCLA
UCLA by 7 – The weekend Pac-12 slate opens and closes with games between five-win teams hunting for bowl eligibility. It often comes down to the quarterbacks in these scenarios, so advantage Bruins. The pick: UCLA 42, Cal 35.
Arizona at Arizona State
Arizona by 1 – I think Khalil Tate and the Wildcats get their act together in the Territorial Cup AKA "We're Glad We Live in Arizona This Time of Year Bowl." The pick: Arizona 58, Arizona State 37.
Oregon State at Oregon
Oregon by 23 – It's simple: the Ducks are a different team with Justin Herbert behind center, and the Beavers are the same team they were when the Oregon quarterback went down. The pick: Oregon 51, Oregon State 24.
Notre Dame at Stanford
Notre Dame by 2 – An exciting game in theory, but usually the stakes are higher when the country's 8th and 22nd-ranked teams meet in late November. The Irish are out of CFP contention and the Cardinal have left their fate in the hands of the Cougars. The pick: Notre Dame 28, Stanford 24.
Washington State at Washington
UW by 10 – The Cougars have the presumed Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and the conference's all-time leading passer. If they can't win this game now, when will they? The pick: will be in Saturday's paper.
Colorado at Utah
Utah by 10 – The Utes probably felt like they let one slip away in Seattle. They only need to play half that good to beat Colorado and clinch bowl eligibility. The pick: Utah 33, Colorado 27.
Theo Lawson's records
Last week: 4-1 overall, 1-3 against the spread
Overall: 61-20 overall, 28-44 against the spread
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Picture a tiny cabin among the trees. We all dream about waking up to the glorious sounds of nature and sunlight filtering through the trees over a majestic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains or Chattahoochee River. Starting the day by putting on the kettle and having nothing on your to-do list--Getaway actually makes that a reality. In our interconnected world, their collections of cabins, conveniently located about two hours out from major cities, are totally disconnected from your busy life. There's no wifi, so when you set your notification to "out of office," you can actually be away. It's a total refresh from anything going on in the big city. Just you, your favorite person (or pup), and the great outdoors, but with a kitchenette, a hot shower, a private bathroom, and a big comfy bed to sleep in.
Getaway has all the best parts of camping; you get those big, beautiful views, but you also have a cozy bed with a floor-to-ceiling window, in your own enchanting little hideaway. You can have those late-night conversations that only happen in the middle of nowhere over a campfire, and when you're done, read a few pages in your fresh sheets before getting a fantastic night's sleep.
If Getaway sounds exactly like what you've always wanted, read on for more details before booking your wifi-and-worry-free escape.
What cities can I make my escape from?
You can escape from Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Portland, and Washington, D.C.
What's inside?
There will either be a freshly-made queen bed that sleeps two or two-bed cabins that hold up to four, depending on your reservation, along with AC and heat for your temperature needs, a cell phone lockbox so you can truly unplug, a private bathroom with a toilet and a hot shower, a deck of cards, a selection of books, a kitchenette with a two-burner stove, mini-fridge, and kitchen essentials, like a pot and a pan, a tea kettle, a bottle opener, and olive oil and salt and pepper.
Outside, there's a fire pit, Adirondack chairs, a picnic table and bench, and your own little space to unwind.
How many people can a cabin hold?
There are one-bed cabins for two, and two-bed cabins that can hold up to four. Canine friends are welcome, too.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $89 a night. If you get hungry or forget something, there are items available right inside the cabin for less than $10 each. Guests are billed after their stay for what they use.
Are the cabins secluded?
You will be co-locating with your fellow Getaway guests, meaning that you'll likely see other cabins and people nearby. Cell service may be spotty, but there's a landline in every cabin should you need it.
What's outside?
You can hike the trails. Climb a mountain. Eat a s'more. Read a book.
Your stay is what you make of it; some guests bring board games, but if that's not your style, a change of clothes and your toiletries is all you really need. Surrounded by nature, you can usually find a trailhead for hiking right outside your cabin. There's no wifi and that's no accident: this is your opportunity to disconnect from the internet for a little while and just enjoy.
Getaway also offers adventure kits for kids and party celebration kits that you can add to your reservation during booking, so you're stocked for fun occasions.
People keep coming back again and again to their tiny cabin in nature. It's got the simplicity of life before constant cell phone communication, but with all of the essentials and super soft sheets. Now, go lock up your phone, enjoy the smell of the trees, the sound of the leaves rustling and birds chirping, and the comfort of a warm bed with the people you love.


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What made me look into Chromecast? A desire to view my Picams on a TV over my network that was frustrated by the usual dictatorial, controlling mentality of closed corporations like Sony and Philips, that won't just put an "open" browser in a TV so people can surf using their own TV.
Google has gone "some" way to breaking that dictatorship with Chromecast.
This does the trick – and much more if you want, like Apps for Youtube so you can finally watch what YOU want on your TV, instead of the mostly mindless shit on mainstream.
Most "Smart" TVs don't allow you to use a browser "normally" i.e. input an IP address into the bar, which is all I wanted to do to watch my Picams as I do on a PC. With Chromecast you can send the content seen in Chrome to the TV.
When you have one of these units from Argos etc. (£20 NOW!), you use your phone as the default setup and controller as per box instructions of course, but once setup to your TV, you can ALSO use your chrome browser to view any hard drive vids etc. you may have on your network, then cast that to your TV also.
Chrome browser has a Cast option in the top right corner – if not install the plugin extension:
You can right click a pre DL'd vid for example, then use Chrome as the viewer then send it to your TV – so COOOOOOL!!:
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China Cancels U.S. Farm Visits Touted as `Goodwill' Trip
In a quick change of events, China canceled a planned visit to farms in the U.S. heartland -- a trip touted by the Trump administration as a building of "goodwill."
The Montana Farm Bureau Federation was told by the Chinese embassy that the delegation "had an adjustment of their agenda" and they're headed back to China earlier than planned, Rebecca Colnar, a spokeswoman for the Montana bureau, said Friday. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture also said Friday that planned visits were canceled.
U.S. equities declined after the news, and trade-sensitive commodities like soybeans and hogs also took a hit. Gold prices climbed amid demand for a haven.
The cancellations were the last step in a hasty unraveling of the planned visits. U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Sonny Perdue said Thursday that China was planning to visit American farms next week amid a gesture of "goodwill." The Montana group confirmed the plans before saying within hours later Thursday that the trip was tentative.
The farm news added to negative sentiment over trade on Friday after President Donald Trump said he doesn't want to make a partial trade deal with China and that voters won't punish him for the ongoing trade war in his 2020 bid for re-election.
U.S. farming has become a main target of the more than year-long trade war as Beijing took shots against Donald Trump's rural base. China's retaliatory tariffs on everything from American apricots to soybeans crimped demand at a time when producers have also suffered from extreme weather. Now as the nations inch toward a trade deal, farming is once again taking center stage, but this time as an indicator for potential progress.
The Asian country said last week it was encouraging purchases of American agriculture and was excluding commodities like soy and pork from extra tariffs. U.S. soybean export sales jumped to a six-month high last week, boosted by Chinese demand, and government data has signaled more buying in recent days.
Perdue said Thursday he "doesn't know" whether China will make more purchases of U.S. farm goods this week.


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Workflow Gadget
The Workflow Gadget shows all items in your workflow and sends workflow messages to other users.
Location: Dashboard, Sidebar
Available to: All user levels
This gadget displays every item in your workflow, whether it's something you sent to someone else for approval, a page waiting for your feedback, or completed items. Click on an item in the list to see the message history for that workflow item. You can also click on the file name to view it, approve or decline it, or other workflow actions.
You can send messages to other participants in the workflow with this gadget. Messages can be either public (visible to everyone in the workflow) or private (visible only to you and the recipient). Public messages appear in blue speech bubbles while private ones are yellow.
By default, messages have the same privacy setting as the one you're responding to. To change who you send a message to, click the people icon in the bottom-left corner and pick a recipient.
Choosing "All participants" sets the message to public. Private messages can only be sent to one person at a time.


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To maximise the likelihood of on time progress payments on a construction project, it is critical that contractors ensure that progress claims comply with Victoria's Security of Payment legislation.
Here are 5 tips for a valid Security of Payments claim:
- Make one claim per reference date – The contract should state the reference date. A common example is "last day of the month". The claim can be made on or after the reference date, but there must only be one claim for each reference date. If there is no agreed reference date, a claim can be made every 20 business days after the work commenced.
- Identify the work done or goods and services provided – A general description of the work ("roadworks near Benalla in March") will not be enough. The payment claim needs to itemise what is charged for and describe each item in a way the recipient can understand and respond to. Use a standard form such as the Victorian Building Authority's sample SOP payment claim form (click here), or one of the more sophisticated tools available commercially.
- Specify the amount claimed – Include all amounts due under the contract as at the reference date, even if previously claimed. Deduct previous payments. Deduct retentions. Include agreed variations. Exclude non-agreed variations, time-related costs, damages claims, claims relating to latent conditions or changes in regulatory requirements, and claims arising outside the contract.
- Label the claim – For the claim to be valid, it must be identified as being made under the legislation. The following wording is sufficient: "This is a payment claim under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic)."
- Serve the claim – The contract often provides that the Superintendent is the Principal's agent for this purpose – if so, serve on the Superintendent. Check the contract – it may provide for means of service, including by email. The Act allows personal service, hand delivery to the Principal or Superintendent's office, post or facsimile.
If the payment claim complies with the Security of Payment Act, the recipient must either pay the full amount or provide a payment schedule within 10 business days. If full payment is not made, the Act provides for relatively quick adjudication of disputes and for payment of undisputed or adjudicated amounts.
Need advice or assistance in recovering payment on a construction job?
Civil Contractors Federation member and experienced construction lawyer Roland Burt has a long‑standing interest in and knowledge of civil engineering and contracting and the legal issues in the area, especially security of payment, programming and delay, latent conditions, the superintendent, OH&S, environmental regulation and standard form contracts.
For specialist advice on security of payment or other legal issues in construction, contact Roland on 03 8199 3300 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. It should not be used as a substitute for legal advice relating to your particular circumstances. Please also note that the law may have changed since the date of this article.


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The Ronford Baker slider is built tough so that it remains smooth with whatever camera package you put on it. Suitable for any fluid head and camera setup that can attach via Mitchell/Moy, 150mm or 100mm bowl fitting (your choice is provided).
The overall length of the slider is 1.22m (48") with 0.99m (39") of camera travel. When mounted using the Mitchell centre mount, the slider can rotate 360 degrees via a lockable swivel mechanism. Adjustable magnetic end-stops allow you to reach the end of the travel range without a sudden stop.
We can provide a Mitchell, 150mm or 100mm fitting for camera attachment but the slider centre mounts to its support via Mitchell mount only. You can use support crossbars (supplied) in combination with standard scaffold tubing to build support rigging for the slider.
For a solid, adjustable support platform for the slider, take a look at our Ronford Baker Billet Bazooka.
|Overall Length
|1.22m (48").
|Camera Interface
|Mitchell, 150mm bowl, 100mm bowl or 75mm bowl.
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|Mitchell (or use the cross supports with scaffold tubing).
|Camera Travel
|0.99m (39").
|125 x 25 x 12cm.
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Posted by: Angelo Venardos | Date: 7 July 2015
A Creditor's Statutory Demand (CSD), as defined under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("the Act"), can be a highly effective tool in the recovery of a debt against a company ("debtor").
To issue a CSD, the following requirements must be satisfied:
If the debt is not a product of a court ordered judgment, an affidavit completed by the creditor or a principal/director of the creditor, should be attached to the CSD, which confirms the debt is due and payable.
Although the total debt amount must be specified, it was held in Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Garuda Aviation Pty Ltd [2013] WASCA 61 that this requirement does not prevent a creditor from serving a CSD on a debtor for an undisputed portion of a debt as opposed to the total amount.
A CSD does not have to be filed with the Court, only served on the debtor.
Generally, service is only affected via post to the registered office of the company or personal service on a director. A creditor is entitled to assume that the debtor has been served 4 days after the date on which they posted the CSD.
The debtor may respond to the CSD within 21 days (section 459F of the Act) of service of the CSD by:
Should none of the above be completed within 21 days after service, the debtor will be presumed to be insolvent, and an application can be made by the creditor to wind up the company.
This 21 day deadline is indicative of the inflexible, strict framework that CSD's operate under, and should impress upon any company the need to act without delay if served with a CSD.
The Court may set aside a CSD if any of the following is present:
The issue of a genuine dispute is very important when considering whether or not to issue a CSD. Should the debtor manage to establish a genuine dispute, the CSD may be set aside and you may be liable for costs involved in the application. A genuine dispute does not require the debtor to be able to argue a complete rebuttal of the outstanding amount, merely the basis of one.
The importance of ensuring that a CSD is accurate and free from defects was highlighted in Wollongong Coal Limited v Gujarat NRE India Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 221, where a CSD was set aside due to the accompanying affidavit pre-dating the CSD itself. The Federal Court of Australia held that this created the possibility that the debt could have been repaid in the time between the two documents. Although this was said to be a technical issue, it was substantial enough to allow the Court to set aside the CSD.
For creditors with undisputed debts, a CSD may be a quicker and more cost effective avenue to recovering a debt from a debtor than commencing legal proceedings. However, it is important to note that when drafting a CSD, it must be specific and free from any defects that may allow the debtor to seek to have it set aside.
If you have any questions regarding recovery of a debt or a statutory demand, please contact me.


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Going to Sissi in a few days and wondered if there was anywhere nearby to top up my all-over tan! Any ideas, anyone?
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Police: Man reneged on helping agents
EAST ST. LOUIS - An Alton man is facing a 20-year sentence after he reneged on an agreement to help federal drug agents.
Sentenced was Miles Louis Musgraves 41, whose last known address in Alton was in the 1800 block of Sycamore Street. He was previously convicted at trial of maintaining a drug-involved premises near a school, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, felon in possession of ammunition, felon in possession of a firearm and distribution of cocaine near a school.
Musgraves was originally arrested and charged after an undercover drug buy at the Sycamore Street address.
He was caught in July 2013 on a video recording selling cocaine, according to court documents. Police executed a search warrant and seized $715 cash. Two witnesses told officers that Musgraves was selling drugs from the Sycamore Street address, according to documents filed in circuit court.
Alton police turned their drug case over to federal drug agents, who attempted to use Musgraves as a confidential informant. There was no charges filed as long as Musgraves cooperated.
However, instead of cooperating, Musgraves planted and cocaine in another man's car. That man was charged, and the case against him looked strong, Lt. Scott Golike said. However, Pfc. Kurtis McCray, who investigated the case, pursued the matter further and found out about the deception.
The original charge against Musgraves was then filed, along with some additional charges, including the charge of possession of a weapon by a felon.
Golike said McCray and Sgt. William Brantley deserve praise for persisting in the investigation. He also said he appreciates the tenacity of Assistant U.S. Attorney Don Boyce, who persisted in bringing the case to trial. He was sentenced on Friday.
The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has filed a forfeiture case to obtain the $715 seized in a search warrant in the original drug case.
Musgraves has a felony record dating to 1994. He has been convicted of aggravated discharge of a firearm, being a felon in possession of a weapon, (two counts), and delivery of cocaine (two counts).