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Promoting literacy
Posted on September 1, 2009 in Journalism
LITERACY plays a vital role in improving people's lives. Not just in enhancing their employability, but also, according to research by the National Literacy Trust, promoting their mental health, well-being and family relationships.
Councils around the country are finding out that boosting literacy skills can bring wider benefits for the community, says Robert Bullard.
Local Government Chronicle – August 2009
Year of Reading
In 2008 the NLT ran the national Year of Reading, with funding from central government and the support of councils. Since then the Improvement & Development Agency has assessed many projects, of which the most successful offer valuable lessons for others.
Many of the ingredients for promoting literacy in communities are familiar: the importance of leadership or support from senior mangers, strategic backing, the value of working across departments and in partnership with other organisations, and of having dedicated project staff. But there are other, less predictable, lessons too. Among them, the value of taking literacy projects beyond just reading, out of the classroom, and making them fun.
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Among the projects highlighted by the IdeA is Peterborough's Film Awards, now in its fourth year. From school-year four on, young people across the city are encouraged to make films and submit their entries into a citywide competition. There are two categories, drama and documentary, both linked to the school curriculum.
"We try to make the award ceremony as like Hollywood's Oscars as possible, with sponsorship from local businesses, the BBC and others doing the judging, real prizes – and even a red carpet," says Ms MacPhee, project director of Peterborough City Council's READ.WRITE.inspire campaign.
"The premise is that, to make the films, the children have do to do the storyboarding, scriptwriting, work in groups and have discussions – and that requires speaking, writing, reading and listening," she explains.
"There are also links with IT skills. This year there were 21 prizes, and over 1000 children and parents attended the awards ceremony. Schoolchildren really love the whole process and it has proved good at motivating boys in particular," she adds.
As part of the National Year of Reading, Sheffield City Council set up a variety of literacy initiatives, including storytelling workshops, book swaps and reading groups. One innovative project is the city's 24-hour, live 'Midsummer Shakespeare,' which takes place in the city centre.
Run by schools and drama groups, anyone is invited to get involved, with passers-by encouraged to read aloud from plays and poetry, and to make use of a box of costumes and props for added effect.
In a similar vein, The Learning Trust, in Hackney, which delivers all education services in the borough, ran a poster campaign that made the point that reading is a vital part of everyday life rather than just a classroom activity. One of its posters showed a father and son reading a manual in order to fix a bike; another showed a girl reading a magazine at a bus stop.
"It is important to encourage a love of reading within families and communities, as well as the more academic environment [of schools]," says Andreas Adamides, the Trust's head of regeneration.
"We want to encourage people to read for reading's sake and to have an enquiring mind … so that they can lean how to learn, through asking the rights questions."
Apart from a partnership project work with the National Literacy Trust, that distributed a book to all children in year five in Hackney, the Trust has made comparatively little use of schools in its promotion of literacy. Instead, it gives grants to the local voluntary and community groups, and supports them with an education advisor, to help them develop their projects. And in the first round, 16 grants were awarded of around £5000 each.
Funding projects through the voluntary and community sector, explains Mr Adamides, has enabled the Trust to build on the experience of what already exists within local communities, and to build on different approaches to learning rather than promoting a of 'one size fits all' model.
He explains that oral traditions and the use of storytelling, for example, are more significant among the Turkish and Kurdish communities, which are among the lower achieving groups in the borough. In one project therefore, a grandmother told her stories aloud, in Turkish. These included traditional stories and her memories of coming to England, which her grandchild then wrote down in English.
But working with the voluntary sector and numerous different groups takes time, says Adamides, and the Trust now realises it should have allowed more time for generating their involvement, and for keeping track of all the different activities. As a result it expects greater uptake of the grants in the second round, later this year.
Schools still have a vital role and several councils have run successful voluntary reading schemes where a 'buddy' from outside the school reads aloud to children, one-to-one. Over the last three years Peterborough has gradually extended its reading scheme, which it began by asking employees from local companies to spend an hour each week reading to three children.
"We told employers they had as much responsibility to promoting literacy in Peterborough as anyone else," says Ms MacPhee.
Both large and small companies have got involved, and one buddy was the council's chief executive.
"We really went for it, and have never really looked back ever since," says Ms MacPhee.
In year two the council extended the scheme to parents, supporting them with preparatory sessions and workshops. The benefits of using parents, explains Ms MacPhee, is that they are not teachers and not teaching assistants – so they are not threatening.
And by asking the parents to formalise their commitment to a minimum of one term, it made them and the children treat the reading as 'something special.' In the third year the scheme was extended to sixth form students.
Feedback from teachers includes: 'Children are generally enjoying, valuing and seeing a purpose in reading' – 'Children now read more books on a wider range of subjects, and go to the library more' – and 'The writing of children supported by the buddies has improved.'
One benefit the council did not foresee, says Ms MacPhee, has been the positive impact on readers. Some readers have been doing it for four years, and some have taken on additional children. Some are training to become full time teachers. And others have got involved in local schools, either by joining governing bodies or the Parent Teacher Association. Meanwhile employers report that staff benefit from the scheme. "They say participating employees are happier," says Ms MacPhee.
But councils should be aware of their capacity when embarking on projects like these, she warns. "Having reading buddies, and getting people into schools ever week, can be a logistical challenge…. [and] children will expect readers to turn up."
Another ingredient to councils' success has been having a strong marketing brand for their activities. In Hackney, where 130 languages are spoken, this meant choosing a brand that was 'bright, snappy and recognisable', and that a diverse range of people could engage with and feel was relevant to their community.
The resulting 'Words Unite' logo, which uses characters from different languages, demonstrates Hackney's multi-lingual community. It also emphasises the links between cultures, and helps people with their communication skills. "We wanted to made sure the message was inclusive, and to encourage people to read in different languages," says Adamides."
Ms MacPhee describes Peterborough's READ.WRITE.inspire brand as 'very helpful', and says: "If the brand is successful, then people want to be part of the project."
Finally, she stresses the need to give the children a 'real outlet' for their work – as, for example, the council did by getting its poetry competition winners aired on the local radio and their work printed in the local newspaper.
"The media is their [the children's] world – if they see their work they will find it meaningful," says Ms MacPhee.
Hakney Learning Trust
Andreas Adamides, head of regeneration. Tel: 020 8820 7268 or e-mail: Andreas.Adamides@learningtrust.co.uk
Janet MacPhee, project director, Read.Write.inspire. Tel: 01733 863962 or e-mail: janet.macphee@peterborough.gov.uk
Sheffield City Council
Marie Lowe, National Year of Reading co-ordinator. Tel: 0114 293 0969 or e-mail:
marie.lowe@sheffield.gov.uk
The impact of low literacy
· 41% of employers are concerned about their employees' basic literacy skills
· 63% of men and 75% of women with very low literacy skills have never had a promotion at work – they are also are more likely to be unemployed and lower paid
· 37% of prisoners are below Level 1 (the expectations of a seven year old), compared with 16% of the general population
· Men and women with the poorest literacy or numeracy skills are less likely to vote in elections
· Lower aspiration levels among adults leads to lower literacy levels among their children
Source: National Literacy Trust
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A Guide to the Sony PSP (Playstation Portable)
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The Sony PSP, which is short for PlayStation Portable, was a portable video game as well as multimedia amusement console. It was launched in Japan in 2004 and in the UNITED STATE in March of 2005. It included a 4.3-inch TFT LCD screen with a 480 x 272 resolution, integrated speakers and also controls, Wi-Fi connection, and also remarkable graphics refining power for a handheld gadget of the moment, edging out its rival, the Nintendo DS, around.
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DJI's FPV drone racing goggles tap a 120fps camera
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DJI has a new way to get a drone's eye view, with the DJI Digital First Person Viewing (FPV) Transmission System pairing live-streaming video with a set of digital goggles. Targeting the growing field of drone racing, along with videographers wanting a higher framerate from their footage, the system promises digital quality with latency to compete with traditional analog streaming systems.
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The camera itself offers three modes: racing, standard, and LED. Racing mode is the default for races, with a higher saturation rate so that brightly-colored objects – like obstacles in the course that need to be avoided – can be more readily identified. Standard mode is more focused on content capture, with more of the original details. Finally, LED mode increases color saturation and reduces image noise for low-light settings. There's a 150-degree ultra-wide-angle lens.
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Firebird Resources (FIX-V) appoints President and CFO and grants options
March 25, 2011 - Firebird Resources Inc., FIX-V ("Firebird" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. John F. Cook as President and CEO effective immediately. Mr. Cook has over 45 years of mineral resource experience, most recently as Chairman of Premier Gold Mines Limited from 2007 to 2010, and prior thereto, with Wolfden Resources Inc., between 2004 and 2007.
In addition, the Company reports that Stephen Gledhill, CMA, has been appointed as CFO and Secretary effective immediately. Mr. Gledhill acts as CFO of a number of emerging resource companies and is a partner in RG Mining Investments Inc., a mineral project generation and services company.
John Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "I look forward to managing the growth of Firebird as we seek to create shareholder value through the exploration of our strategic land holdings in South Carolina."
Mr. Thomas R. Tough resigned from his position as President and CEO of the Company effective immediately, however he will continue to act in his capacity as a director. In addition, Garth Sinclaire resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company effective immediately. The Company thanks Mr. Tough for his leadership over the past fourteen months and Mr. Sinclaire for his services over the past 3 1/2 years.
The Company also reports that, subject to regulatory approval, it has granted 4,000,000 stock options at $0.60 per share to its management, directors, consultants, advisors and charities expiring December 31, 2013, all subject to quarterly vesting terms over periods of one to two years, established by the Company's compensation committee.
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Keynsham CC are pleased to announce that they have secured the return of New Zealander Ben Ward as the club's overseas player for the 2017 season.
The club's intention was to go without an overseas player this year but Ben has very recently become available and will now join for a second stint following a successful summer in 2012.
Ben was part of the 1st XI that achieved promotion to Premier One on the last day of the 2012 season and made a big contribution, with 552 league runs at an average of 46.
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Arsenal's Mesut Oezil and Sead Kolasinac are set to return to the squad for this weekend's English Premier League clash with Burnley. The pair were left out of the squad that won at Newcastle on the opening weekend after they were involved in an attempted carjacking in London. At a press conference Thursday, Arsenal manager Unai Emery said he was "100 per cent confident" they are mentally ready to return. Oezil and Kolasinac were left out against Newcastle because of further security fears", the club said at the time. Two men have been arrested and charged with an offence connected to the carjacking. "I want to help them to be with us, back to normal training, thinking about football," Emery said. "Above all, I want them to be able to focus on each training session and each match. "I think each training gives us good information and good different options with them also to take the decision if they're going to be with us on Saturday or be in the first XI." Australian Associated Press
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Mesut Ozil, (l) and Sead Kolasinac have returned to Arsenal training after their robbery ordeal.
Arsenal's Mesut Oezil and Sead Kolasinac are set to return to the squad for this weekend's English Premier League clash with Burnley.
The pair were left out of the squad that won at Newcastle on the opening weekend after they were involved in an attempted carjacking in London.
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Oezil and Kolasinac were left out against Newcastle because of further security fears", the club said at the time.
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FGV Remains Resilient and Posts Net Profit of RM521.86 million
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Revenue up 30.8%, operating profits increased by 10%
Group's Q4 revenue up 17% to RM4.30 billion
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 FEBRUARY 2015 – Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV), the global agribusiness and palm oil company, has recorded a profit after taxation and zakat of RM521.86 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2014.
FGV's fourth quarter net profit rebounded from a net loss of RM9.3 million in the preceding quarter to a net profit of RM20.21 million.
FGV posted a revenue of RM16.4 billion in 2014, a rise of 30.8% from the previous year. It delivered a strong growth in gross profit of RM2.14 billion compared to RM878.27 million in the same period the last financial year.
At the same time, operating profit increased by 10% to RM1.03 billion in 2014 from RM939.66 million, the year before.
FGV's Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato' Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah said, FGV has also realised a higher average crude palm oil (CPO) price of RM2,410 per metric tonne (MT) compared to RM2,333 per MT in 2013 and a higher oil extraction rate (OER) of 21.01% compared 20.44% from the previous year.
"As earlier reported, one of the main reasons for the revenue growth was attributed to Felda Holdings Bhd. (FHB) being fully consolidated into FGV's financial performance. Through this, FGV has obtained operational efficiencies as well as synergies within the plantation value chain of the FGV Group.
Our ability to drive operational improvements and efficiencies, as well as reduce operational costs at the plantation sites have enabled us to remain resilient and achieve a satisfactory performance, amidst the ever changing market conditions
"Our ability to drive operational improvements and efficiencies, as well as reduce operational costs at the plantation sites have enabled us to remain resilient and achieve a satisfactory performance, amidst the ever changing market conditions," said Emir.
On the upstream performance, Emir said the company continues to undertake aggressive replanting of 15,000 hectares a year, which started in 2012. Therefore, FGV's CPO production volume and fresh fruit bunch (FFB) processed declined slightly. One of the
contributing factors to the decrease in FFB is climate challenges including drought and to a lesser extent, floods.
Nevertheless, he added, FGV's FFB production will further improve in the coming years when a more balanced age profile of trees is achieved, with a target of 60% prime palm by 2020.
Looking forward for this year, Emir said, with lower crude oil price, weakening Ringgit against US Dollar and uncertainty CPO prices, FGV expects 2015 to be another challenging year for the Group and the industry.
"The cold season may hamper CPO demand in the short term but CPO will be back in demand from the traditional markets such as Pakistan, India, China and the European Union (EU) once the warmer season and festive season kicks in," he added.
In line with the aspirations of the strategic blueprint, Emir said FGV continues to chart new milestones with the incorporation of its two new companies namely PT Bumi Agro Nusantara, an entity based in Indonesia and FGV Trading Sdn. Bhd. (FGVT), a trading and marketing arm of FGV under the new enhanced business model.
"While the incorporation of PT Bumi Agro Nusantara is part of our upstream expansion, FGVT plays an important role in streamlining our internal palm value chain via the tolling mechanism. With refineries and mills focusing on efficiency and costs saving, our trading arm will focus on trading of physical palm oil related products, majority of which are produced by our Group.
"These two companies will open a new chapter for the Group, as they are expected to contribute towards the 2015 performance," he said.
On top of this, FGV also aims to strengthen and restructure its Group of companies through the consolidation and divestment of non-core businesses and non-performing assets. With a sound management plan in place, FGV has laid the foundations for sustainable growth through the 2014 transformation initiatives that will improve operational efficiencies to ensure returns to the Group and ultimately its shareholders.
For the financial year, FGV Board is recommending a final dividend of 4 sen per share totalling RM145.93 million. It has earlier paid out an interim dividend of 6 sen per share totalling RM218.89 million.
"We would like to accord our thanks to our loyal shareholders who continue to support FGV in our growth." said Emir.
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FGV posts Q3 2014 revenue growth of 34.3% to reach RM4.32 billion
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Operating profits increased by 98.3%; Profit before tax grew by 10%
 Group's 3Q gross profit margin up 14.3% from 9.3% in 2013
Kuala Lumpur, 27 November 2014 – Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV), the world's largest producer of Crude Palm Oil (CPO), has recorded revenue of RM4.32 billion for the third quarter (Q3) ended 30 September 2014, up 34.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. This was driven by the consolidation of Felda Holdings Berhad (FHB) and Pontian United Plantations Berhad (PUP).
"Not only has the injection of FHB and PUP into FGV had an immediate, positive impact on the group's revenues, it has also allowed FGV to acquire greater alignment and control of the entire plantation value chain and attain higher operational efficiencies and synergies," said FGV's Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato' Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah.
Gross profits for the third quarter more than doubled to RM501.33 million, while operating profits increased by 98.3%, and profit before tax (PBT) grew by 10%. For the nine months ended 30 September 2014, FGV's group revenue rose 36.4% to RM12.13 billion, compared with the corresponding period in 2013, while operating profits rose by 74% to RM1.02 billion.
FGV's gross profit margin rose to 14.3% in the third quarter from 9.3% in 2013.
Dato' Mohd Emir explained that FGV has been operating in a challenging global business environment, with CPO prices falling to a five-year low during the third quarter, record harvests of US soybeans, and the narrowing price difference between soy oil and palm oil increasing the competitive landscape for FGV.
FGV also recorded a RM98.9 million fair value charge in the third quarter relating to its Land Lease Agreement, up 140.9% from the same quarter in 2013; and RM105.54 million of commodity realised and unrealised losses linked to forward and future contracts in FGV's downstream operations. These factors contributed to a 61.2% drop in net profits during Q3 2014, which totalled RM22.99 million in the three months from a year earlier.
Dato' Mohd Emir stated: "While the last quarter has been a particularly challenging business environment for FGV, our core business activities remain strong and we are taking prudent steps to ensure continuing earnings growth."
FGV expects the global market for CPO prices to improve in coming quarters, an expectation shared by many leading analysts, which will have a positive impact on its revenue outlook. This outlook will be strengthened by the exemption of CPO export duties until the end of 2014, as well as the introduction of the government's B7 biodiesel mandate.
"Revenue growth is anticipated to increase as CPO prices are expected to continue rising into the first quarter of next year. At the same time, ongoing acquisitions of palm plantations with the optimal age profile, as well as our annual replanting programme of 15,000 hectares will continue to ensure that FGV's plantation profile and yields will steadily improve in the years ahead," Dato' Mohd Emir stated.
"Looking beyond, group-wide transformation and operational improvement continue to be the watchwords for FGV. We are dedicating our efforts and resources to improving every facet of operations, and are putting in place the processes and foundations to meet growing global demand for palm oils and secure the profits of the future."
Perolehan FGV naik 34.3% kepada RM4.32 bilion suku ketiga
 Keuntungan operasi naik 98.3%, keuntungan sebelum cukai naik 10%.
 Keuntungan kasar FGV naik 14.3% berbanding 9.3% pada 2013.
Kuala Lumpur, 27 November – Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad (FGV), pengeluar minyak sawit mentah (MSM) terbesar dunia, berjaya merekodkan peningkatan perolehan sebanyak RM4.32 bilion untuk tahun kewangan berakhir 30 September 2014, naik 34.3 peratus berbanding suku sama tahun lalu. (more…)


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Abu Ali (Record Store Day 2019) (limited yellow vinyl 12") (1 per customer)
Cat: WWSLP 021LP. Rel: 30 Apr 19
Abu Ali (13:12)
Prelude (Theme From Mais El Rim) (12:49)
Review: Wewantsounds' 2019 Record Store Day release takes us back to 1978 and a hard-to-find 12" single from Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright and political commentator Ziad Rahbani. "Abu Ali" is perhaps not Rahbani's best known work - in the Arab world his various albums are far more celebrated - but it is one that has chimed with Western audiences thanks to its assimilation of elements of American disco, soul and funk. The title track is something of a beast: a 10-minute epic that wraps Arabic orchestration, mazy horn refrains and prominent piano motifs around an atmospheric disco groove and intergalactic synthesizer lines. It's bonkers but brilliant, making this reissue more than welcome. On the flipside there's a chance to enjoy "Prelude (Theme from Mais El Rim)", an epic example of Rahbani's 1970s soundtrack work.
Played by: RUSTAM OSPANOFF., DJ Kobayashi
Price: $20.00 - $49.99
Music: Single
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April 1st, 2022 Accent Awnings
Keeping Up With Inflation – Straight Talk on Supply Chain Issues
Running a business is never easy, even during the best of times, but in the current economic environment, new challenges arise almost daily. Without trying to bemoan or belabor the obvious (because we've all got our own challenges), perhaps some explanation is warranted as to what has been causing pricing unpredictability on our awning products, at least from our own humble perspective here in Southern California.
In the current economic environment, prices on materials can go up faster than they can be published. And no business can afford to be behind inflation—otherwise, they're soon out of business.
THE SHOCKS KEEP COMING
Currently, supplier companies are actually raising prices faster than we can respond to the increases. Yes, it sounds crazy. These days even before prices can be published, they get can preempted, because nobody wants to be behind inflation. That's why, despite prices that seem high today when compared to a year ago, customers may be better off purchasing sooner than later due to volatile market unpredictability and the prospect of even higher prices to come. Unfortunately, for our valued repeat customers who remember how competitive prices were just a couple years ago, the sticker shock is felt more acutely.
FEELING THE RIPPLE EFFECT
A product like awnings and the materials involved in their production is illustrative of the effects of inflation.
During recent months, stainless steel rose 17% in a single month. Aluminum, somewhat of a loss leader, might be up 60% over the course of a year on the London metals exchange.
Then there's the cost added by extruders, whose own costs have tripled from 18 months ago. Manufacturing materials, of course, are only a portion of overall costs.
Materials must also be shipped, employees are needed to receive them, staff also require protective gear, chemicals and processes must be used, and the cost of energy to keep the lights on has all gone up.
Delivery times that were normally four to six weeks pre-pandemic are now seven to nine months. Clearly, a manufacturing business can't go long without the materials needed to make its product.
Consequently, Accent Awnings now has to maintain a greater inventory on hand in order to meet demand in a timely manner.
Historically, Accent Awnings increased prices every two to three years. Now, we could very easily increase our prices every three months.
Since December 2020, some of our suppliers have had seven price increases! We've never experienced that historically. Consequently, we've had to raise wages significantly to keep up, and that's just to get candidates to come in the door.
We're still planning on giving staff raises at the end of the month, just so good people don't go elsewhere. But even if the materials (aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel) due return to historical market norms, the cost of labor will not be going back down.
MADE IN USA?
If there was a truth serum, you might see advertising from certain people that said, "yeah, we're cheaper because we're lower quality."
But mostly that's the case. So, how low do you wanna go when it comes to price vs. quality?
Take awning motors. Their price difference between a Chinese motor and a European motor can be a couple hundred dollars. We happen to use European motors. But the competitor's awning motor carries names like American Heritage or Spettmann Awnings USA, or Alaco USA. When in fact, they all come from Dooya Motors in China.
Spettmann Awnings USA Hardware is owned by a company in China—the company does all or almost all its manufacturing in Ningbo and Qingdao, China. But they say it's "made in the USA" even though they're merely shipping it from the City of Industry and assembling it to their dealer-order specifications.
IF IT LOOKS TOO CHEAP TO BE GOOD, LOOK OUT
Customers will usually think, "Well, that can't be, because it's illegal!" But the authorities are not interested in going after a small awning company running an ad in a home improvement magazine.
Misleading claims can be difficult to prove, but sometimes possible to thwart with some planning. During a period in which many companies were pulling a "bait and switch" with the solid colors of Sunbrella awing fabric, our company lobbied Sunbrella for a campaign. In response, they created a liSle sewn-in tab that said "Certified Sunbrella." That liSle tab helped to combat inferior knock-offs that were half the price of most brands found in Southern
California then. By the way, the warranty from that cheaper fabric was amazing: "Not covered for the effects of age, wear and tear"!
How cheap are we talking about? The knock-off was $6 a yard vs Sunbrella at $12. Now it's $7 a yard, while Sunbrella is $14. It became advantageous for awning companies to switch out a black Sunbrella fabric to a Saluda because a homeowner would never know the difference.
But Sunbrella says most of the fabrics that they receive for a warranty claim (because they need a sample) are not actually Sunbrella fabric. The customer thinks they bought Sunbrella, but it's not.
DOOYA OR DONTYA?
The Chinese have an interesting market strategy: offer a generous warranty based on the fact their motors are so cheap to build and replace, not based on durability. Since the cost of replacing is next to nothing, Dooya has extended its warranty beyond European manufacturers' standard five-year warranty.
Most awning companies selling in California sell a relabeled awning motor from Dooya Motors. There's little downside (except to the customer) in claiming the product will last seven years even if it won't because it only costs $60 to replace.
HOW PRICES CAN UNDERCUT AND WORKAROUND WARRANTIES
When such a cheap product goes bad in only five years, it doesn't matter. Because in the meantime, you're selling more than the next guy because his actual cost is $200 more. Once you add a markup on top of that, you're talking a $400 difference. We've seen Dooya Motors selling for $100 with all the components, including a handheld remote and a cable and a manual override—the works. Then there's a Somfy motor for about $505—with no extras listed to account for the difference.
The amount of work-arounds that some companies will go through to hide the country of origin is substantial. And it's extremely misleading. A little extra due diligence on the part of the purchaser is often necessary.
Clearly, many of today's market conditions are beyond our control at present. That's why we're doing everything we can to adapt as needed, especially by supporting American manufacturers and maintaining open communication with our customers and supplier partners. Thank you for your continued support.


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Best Films of the First Half
Another year half-way through, another pause to reflect on the best films of the first half. Last year by this time, The Tree of Life topped my list, followed by Meek's Cutoff. Below are my picks for the five best films I've seen in theaters in the first six months of 2012.
Tagged: 2012 films, Dardenne Brothers, Jack Black, Joe Carnahan, Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson
Movies, Seasons, Poetry
Memorial Play
Part of the sadness and elegiac quality of something like commencement is that we remember what it was like to be young and free, "Golden in the mercy of his means," with the world as our oyster. We lament that we've lost the sense of adventure, bravery, and risk that electrified those long lost days. And yet the truth is we need not abandon such things. We should be lifelong learners, career explorers, always re-imagining the world and discovering its wonders anew.
Tagged: commencement, Dylan Thomas, Fern HIll, Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson
Movies, Technology
The Commodification of Experience
In Wes Anderson's new film, The Darjeeling Limited, three brothers from an aristocratic family meet in India to go on a "spiritual journey." Loaded down with designer luggage, laminated trip itineraries, and a hired staffer ("Brendan") with an albino disease, the dysfunctional trio embarks on a train ride through the richly spiritual terrain of India.
It is clear from the outset that the brothers—or at least Francis (Owen Wilson)—are here to experience something: something deep, profound, and hopefully life changing. And they are oh-so methodical about maximizing the "spirituality" of it all. Francis stuffs every spare moment of their schedule with a temple visit or some sort of feather prayer ritual. It might be odd and a little offensive that these three rich white guys—decked out in fitted flannel suits by Marc Jacobs—are prancing around such squalor, making light (by juxtaposition) of the decidedly exotic culture that surrounds them… But this is what makes the film funny. It's a comedy.
But it also rings very true. These guys are swimming in things (designer sunglasses, clothes, trinkets, keychains, etc), but what they really want is to feel. And because acquiring commodities is in their DNA, they assume that these types of immaterial experiences can be collected too. Thus, their exotic pilgrimage to India.
The film made me think a lot about my own life, and how I increasingly feel drawn to experiences rather than things. It's all about seeking those magic moments—whether on a vacation abroad or on a sunset walk on the beach—when we feel something more. And of course, it helps to have an appropriate song pumping through your iPod to fit whatever mood or genre of life you are living at that moment. In Darjeeling, the "iPod as soundtrack to a nicely enacted existential episode" is given new meaning.
In his book The Age of Access, Jeremy Rifkin applies this all very neatly to economic theory, pointing out that our post-industrial society is moving away from the physical production of material goods to the harnessing of lived experience as a primary economic value. For Rifkin, the challenge facing capitalism is that there is nothing left to buy, so consumers are "casting about for new lived experiences, just as their bourgeois parents and grandparents were continually in search of making new acquisitions." Rifkin believes that the "new self" is less concerned with having "good character" or "personality" than in being a creative performer whose personal life is an unfolding drama built around accumulated episodes and experiences that fit into a larger narrative. Rifkin keenly articulates how this user orientation toward theatricalized existence creates a new economic frontier:
There are millions of personal dramas that need to be scripted and acted out. Each represents a lifelong market with vast commercial potential… For the thespian men and women of the new era, purchasing continuous access to the scripts, stages, other actors, and audiences provided by the commercial sphere will be critical to the nourishing of their multiple personas.
And so as we (the spoiled, affluent westerners among us, at least) become more and more dissatisfied with all the physical goods we've amassed, and begin to seek lived experiences and dramatic interaction as a new life pursuit, we must not delude ourselves that this is some higher goal, untainted by commercialism.
On the contrary, the economy is shifting to be ready for the "new selves" of this ever more de-physicalized era. The question is: are we prepared to allow our experiences to become commodities? Are we okay with the fact that our "to-buy" wishlists are now being replaced by "to do" lists, of equal or greater value to the marketplace? What happens when every moment of our lives becomes just another commodity—something we collect and amass to fill the showcase mantles of our memories?
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Samsung Rugby Smart Review
With the wide array of smart phones available on the market, consumers have their options open when it comes to finding the best technology, the sleekest design, and the most apps and gadgets. But what the majority of smart phones fail at is durability. Despite their many attributes, they fail miserably in tests of durability. This was true until Samsung introduced the Rugby smartphone. A mid range smart phone with relatively modest specifications, the Samsung Rugby Smart stands out among smart phones, not for its technology but for its simplicity.
A serious upgrade from the original Samsung Rugby, the Rugby Smart is built like a tank and able to withstand just about anything you throw at it. Built to meet military specifications for protection against dust, water, and electric shock, the Rugby Smart is an impressive phone. While it's definitely not the phone for the consumer who needs frequent smartphone capability, such as frequent application usage, the Rugby Smart holds its own among competitors for its ability to withstand the elements.
Aesthetically, the Rugby Smart is nothing impressive. Largely plastic and featuring rubberized grips and a completely stripped down design, it won't win any awards for its looks. Nonetheless, it is shorter, thinner, and lighter than other durable smart phones on the market, and at 4.4 ounces, even weighs less than the iPhone 4S. The textured back plate helps the phone to sit solidly in your hand, rather than being slippery like other smart phones on the market. The rear of the Rugby Smart is also home to its stand out physical feature- the locking mechanism. The back plat secures to the phone with a turning screw lock, which, while ineffective for keeping out water or dust, will ensure that the phone stays in one piece when dropped from a distance.
Unfortunately, the Rugby Smart is rather unimpressive under the hood as well. Featuring a mere 512 MB of RAM and a 1.4GHz single core processor, the phone's applications tend to run slowly and produce significant lag time. In fact, everything about the Rugby Smart is at least minimally slower than expected from a traditional smartphone. Lackluster though it may be, the Rugby Smart's processing capabilities are still a significant improvement from other sturdy military grade smartphones. The G'zOne Commando runs on a measly 800MHz processor, making the Rugby Smart seem like a real speed demon. It also boasts competitive upload speeds and a 12 hour battery life during constant media usage. With normal use, the Rugby Smart has more than enough battery power to last all day, making it a great travel phone.
Where the Rugby Smart really goes wrong is its screen size. While a smaller, more compact phone is often desired, it makes it difficult to type on the cramped on-screen keyboard. Fortunately for consumers, this is a features that buyers eventually get used to, as with any new product. Another major flaw is the scratch resistant screen. While it does its job and is virtually indestructible, it is also extremely reflective. This means that the Rugby Smart has almost no visibility when used in sunlight and high-light situations. While this feature is a nuisance, the durable construction of the screen is worth the decreased visibility. Just make sure you check your phone in the shadows!
Despite its lackluster technology and mid grade performance, the Samsung Rugby Smart is a great buy. Available for the same price as the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, at a mere $99 with a two year contract, the Rugby Smart is both affordable and reliable. While it may not have the computing power of other higher classed smart phones, and is definitely not the phone for the technologically inclined consumer, it is perfect for anyone who has a history of breaking phones. Under a variety of tests, the Rugby Smart was dropped repeatedly onto hard surfaces, submerged in three feet of water, and all but smashed with a hammer. After each test, it survived with minimal performance damage. For business and casual users who have a habit of dropping phones or breaking tech devices, the Rugby Smart is a great option.
If it's top shelf specifications you are looking to stake your claim on, the Rugby Smart is not the phone for you. But if you are looking for a relatively high powered smartphone that is both reliable and ridiculously durable, the Rugby Smart is the best purchase you can make! Finally, a smart phone you can comfortably take out in a hurricane!
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Shared Parental Leave Changes
Nick Pye | Dec 04, 14
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We do enjoy ourselves when legislation changes like this crop up. We see it as an exciting HR software product development challenge and a further way in which we continue to further differentiate and distance ourselves from a growing list of market place competitors.
We see this as a way in which we can further develop our process-driven HR software, to advise business owners on what's what, and to support HR and Line Managers to follow the correct procedures following a request to share parental leave.
We will ensure that our Youmanage HR software has pre-defined and robust HR and business processes, and relevant documentation and communication channels are as they need to be. We will ensure compliance measures are adhered to and an audit trail of each individual case is maintained.
New shared parental leave by April 2015
The government has made a commitment to introduce a year of shared leave for new parents in an attempt to allow parents more flexibility in how they take their parental leave.
The notion that women alone can perform the parental care in the period after the child is born is being seen as outdated and that many fathers can and want to be able to do this.
Businesses are to bear the burden of the new shared parental leave rules
The new government plans to allow parents to share their 52 weeks leave following childbirth have been branded a "nightmare" by the Institute of Directors business group.
However, the Institute of Directors has publicly criticised the changes. Their Deputy Director of Policy Alexander Ehmann said: "The proposed system is considerably more complex and unwieldy than the current laws and employers will - once again - have to absorb the cost of adapting and implementing this new system."
Many small businesses struggle to keep abridged of the rules and regulations surrounding the permitted parental leave at present and the proposed changes only compound this further. They are going to have to invest in systems to be in place to assist them with this complicated process as well as the need to co-ordinate the impact of staff absence in the work place.
Internal questions that you should be asking
Do our business owners fully understand their obligations?
Will our People Managers know how to respond to any requests for shared parental leave?
Do we provide all of our colleagues with the information they need should they wish to consider sharing parental leave and do they know what is expected of them?
Will we have adequate, pre-defined, and robust processes in place to ensure compliance measures are adhered to and an audit trail of each individual case?
What the Government says
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said "Women deserve the right to pursue their goals and not feel they have to choose between having a successful career or having a baby," he said.
"They should be supported by their employers, rather than being made to feel less employable or under pressure to take unchallenging jobs.
"It is already illegal to sack a woman because she is pregnant, or on maternity leave, but we want to go further than that. We want to create a fairer society that gives parents the flexibility to choose how they share care for their child in the first year after birth.
"We need to challenge the old-fashioned assumption that women will always be the parent that stays at home, many fathers want that option too."
Mr Clegg added: "There shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach; that's not how families are set up. Many businesses already recognise how productive and motivated employees are when they're given the opportunity to work flexibly, helping them retain talent and boost their competitive edge.
"This is good for families, good for business and good for our economy."
How would it all work? Please take a deep breath before continuing to read!
Under the new rules parents are allowed to take a total of 52 weeks off work after having a baby. At present the mother may hand over up to six months of their leave to the father, but this is only when the child reaches 20 weeks old. Now a mother could choose to return to work more quickly, after just 2 weeks in fact, and hand over her unused allowance to the father. They can even switch back to taking later leave themselves if they chose.
Employers must be notified of any shared parental leave at the end of the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth. At this point the employee must also give a "non-binding indication" of when they expect to take their shared allocated leave. The mother does have an option to revert to the more traditional maternity leave if she later decides against shared leave, but this is restricted to a window of 6 weeks after the birth. Further notice periods are required within the 52-week potential leave period, where employees have to give at least 8 week's notice of the start date of their leave.
Restrictions apply that means employees may only take three separate sets of leave, or make three changes to the dates they plan to do so, during the 52 weeks. The employers will not be able to refuse leave, but they are able to insist that leave is taken in a continuous block. Meaning that if their employee asks for two 8 week periods of leave they can insist that it is taken as a single 16 week block if desired.
Parents taking total leave of 26 weeks or less over the period will be legally entitled to return to the same job. These 26 weeks do not have to be in a continuous block to count. Those that take off more than this are entitled to return to a role that is similar but not identical to that they held previously.
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Source: https://www.writers-online.co.uk/news/creative-writing-competition-the-2016-raymond-carver-short-story/
This morning the voice is there immediately. I can't turn it off. It's the best thing I've heard all week.
What voice? That writerly one—sometimes narrating the present, sometimes testing out sentences for a character, sometimes threading syllables and images in the hopes of cohesion. Mostly though, it's a rhythm that persists in the foreground, as dear and essential to me as my own heartbeat.
Yes, I said foreground. Not background. That's important. Because my writing voice is always available to me in the background. It's never completely gone. But since having a child, the times that voice moves into the foreground are shorter, shallower, and—let's face it—harder to come by.
Ray Carver said it best when he got honest about the impact and influence of having children. "But my kids were in full cry then, like the race track crowd I can hear at this moment, and they were eating me alive…I was still off on the siding, unable to move in any direction. If there'd once been a fire, it'd gone out… Influences. John Gardner and Gordon Lish. They hold irredeemable notes. But my children are it. Theirs is the main influence. They were the prime movers and shapers of my life and my writing. As you can see, I'm still under their influence, though the days are relatively clear now, and the silences are right."
A silence can feel right even when it contains your own private sound. A voice in the foreground. A voice that *isn't* panicing in the background. A voice like your own heartbeat.
For the last 3 years I have pulled that voice into the foreground during my focused, intentional writing times. Blessedly, that voice also pounds into the foreground every time I go running or lift weights. Sometimes when I'm driving, too.
But to wake up this morning with that insatiable tempo in the foreground? Well. Let's just say it felt like a homecoming. Let's just say the silence felt right, even with my child next to me in bed at 6:12am, pretending to be a baby pterodacytl hungry for pistachios.
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Q: How can I extract a long list of tarballs via STDIN? I'm copying bunch of .tar backups of user home directories to a new server and have the tarballs already copied from the old server to the new server.
For Example;
[root@example.com /home]# ls /home |grep tar
returns:
user1.tar
user2.tar
user3.tar
[etc]

But making things a little trickier, the tarballs were created from the root directory on the original server so a default extraction has 'home' in the default path e.g.;
[root@example.com /home]# tar -xvf user1.tar

extracts to a new home directory relative to where your running the command and places the extracted files at the path
/home/home/user1

The closest I believe I have come to what's required (with a few different variations);
[root@example.com /]# ls /home |grep tar |tar -xvf -

returns;
tar: This does not look like a tar archive
tar: Exiting with failure status due to previous errors

Now I realize there's a lot of workarounds for each of the different pieces, but if I'm going to grow up to be a super-cool sysadmin like my friends, I should probably know super-cool tricks like this.
Thanks!

A: tar expects a tar file on stdin, not a list of filenames.
Process each file separately:
ls *.tar | xargs -n 1 tar xvf

or
for file in *.tar; do tar xvf $file; done


Obituary for SUZIE ANN (ALLEN) PLESS | Beverly C. Draper Funeral Home, Inc.
Suzie Ann (Allen) Pless of Belle Vernon departed this life on Sunday November 11, 2018. Born May 26, 1945 to the late Trimmie and Susan Allen. In addition to her parents Suzie was preceded in death by her daughter; Kelly Pless, 3 brothers; Robert, Benny, and Raymond Allen and 2 sisters; Susan Allen and Annabelle Stitch. Left to cherish her memory are her son; Joel Payne Pless, 2 brothers; Joseph (Sharon) Allen of Hawaii and Willie (Robin) Allen of Kentucky, 2 sisters; Mary Forman of Charleroi and Estelle (Harold) Fields of Oceanside, CA, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Friends will be received Thursday November 15, 2018 from 4:00 until 6:00 and Friday November 16, 2018 from 10:00 until 11:00 in the Antioch Baptist Church 945 Henry St. Belle Vernon where a funeral service will be held beginning at 11:00 am with Reverend Clifford Carter, officiating. Interment will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery, Smithton, Pa.


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A person having a fatal Radiation Sickness was kept alive for 83 days despite his wishes
Hisashi Ouchi was a technician by profession. He used to work at a nuclear facility under JCO, (the Japanese Nuclear Fuel Conversion Company), popularly known as Tokaimura. During the nuclear accident in Tokaimura, he becomes one of the fatalities that was exposed to the radiation, more than any human had ever. He was filled with the pain everywhere in his body. Despite his wishes, he was kept alive for 83 days under observation.
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It is an incident of September 30, 1999, when he along with the two colleagues was adding the solution of aqueous uranyl nitrate to a precipitation tank to make a batch of fuel for an experimental reactor. After the seventh bucket, the tank goes on reaching the self to form an anuclear fission chain reaction. Thus it releases a high amount of neutron and gamma radiation. At this time, Hisashi Ouchi was near to the tank, while others are little far away from the tank. Although this accident happened the second time in the Tokaimura. The first Tokaimura nuclear accidents were 11 March 1997. This is such a critical accident that happened in the JCO plant.
Ouchi was facing this reacting almost for 20 hours. After this accident, Ouchi immediately started to face the problem of breathing, nausea, and pain. He lost consciousness after vomiting. His skin was covered in burns and his internal organs were too damaged. All his body was exposed to the dense beams of radiation. After facing such a massive explosion reaction Ouchi was alive and talked a little with his surgeon, hence they have some hope to save him. But soon after that, his skin started to fall off. Although his flesh was also started to deteriorate. Despite all these, he was kept alive for 83 days in pain.
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After he had 3 heart stopped within 49 minutes, he was resuscitated on the 59th day. Although Ouchi was wishing to end up his life, still he was monitored by the doctors and staff 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, at the age of 35, Ouchi was exposed to the 17 sieverts of radiation, although the exposure to 8 sieverts is fatal for a human.
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Later he was transferred to the University of Tokyo Hospital, although Ouchi was saying that he can't take it anymore till his consciousness. But the doctor continued with the treatment and trying to resuscitate him. But this leads to a painful and slow death process for the Ouchi. After 83 days of the accident, and a lot of struggle and pain that Ouchifaces, on 21 December 1999 he died of multiple organ failure.
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Although a book has been written titled "A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness", to describe the problem faces by the Ouchi and all the efforts made by the doctors to save him. Many people believe that it was cruel to keep him alive in such a painful situation, while some not. You may give your suggestion in the comment.
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Allwood Recyclers has a wide variety of decorative trees, shrubbery, decorative rock, pavers, railroad ties, boulders, and wall rock. Come see what we have for all your landscape needs. We serve all of the northwest, Oregon and Washington.
Our Rock Products include:
¼" Minus
¼" Minus is a crushed rock product that contains superfine rock powder and angular rocks no larger than ¼". The fine rock powder, "fines", allow the gravel to compact better than crushed rock products that do not have fines. ¼" Minus can be compacted to create a base for pavers or flagstone. It can also be compacted to create a firm surface for a walkway or trail.
¾" Minus
¾" Minus is a crushed rock product that contains superfine rock powder and angular rocks no larger than ¾". The fine rock powder, "fines", allow the gravel to compact better than crushed rock products that do not have fines. ¾" Minus can be compacted to create a base for concrete or asphalt. It can also be compacted to create a firm surface for a driveway or parking area.
½" Clean Crush
½" Clean Crush is a crushed rock product that contains angular rocks between ¼" and ½". Clean Crush products do not have fines, allowing them to drain better than gravel with fines. However, they do not compact as well. ½" Clean Crush can be used in walkways and as ground cover. ½" Clean Crush can be used for applications where drainage is more important than compaction.
¼"-10 Clean Crush
¼"-10 Clean Crush is a crushed rock product that contains angular rocks between ¹/₃₂" and ¼". Clean Crush products do not have fines, allowing them to drain better than gravel with fines. However, they do not compact as well. ¼"-10 Clean Crush can be used in walkways and as ground cover. ¼"-10 Clean Crush can be used for applications where drainage is more important than compaction.
Pea Gravel is a round rock product that consists of small smooth rocks between ¼"-⅜" in diameter. Pea Gravel does not have fines, allowing it to drain better than gravel with fines. However, it does not compact as well. Pea Gravel can be used in walkways and as ground cover. It is also a popular ground cover for areas with dogs and small children because the rocks are not pointed or sharp.
Small River Rock
Small River Rock is a mostly round rock product that consists of small smooth and small fracture rocks between ½"-1½" in diameter. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as a ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Small River Rock can be used for pathways, groundcover, or as a concrete aggregate. Small River Rock has been used in drainage fields and French drains.
Large River Rock
Large River Rock is a round rock product that consists of small smooth rocks between 1½"-2½" in diameter. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as a ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Large River Rock can be used for pathways, groundcover, or as a concrete aggregate. Large River Rock has been used in drainage fields and French drains.
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COMING FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER, DUE TO REGULAR SUPPLIER IS OUT.
SIZES FROM ¼ PIECES TO 3 INCHS.
NOT ALL PIECES ARE ROUND.
LOOK AT THE ROCK BEFORE PURCHASING.
Small Cobbles
Small Cobbles are around rock product that consists of small smooth rocks between 2″-6" in diameter. Small and Large Cobbles are slightly more colorful than Small and Large River Rock. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as a ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Small Cobbles can be used for dry creek beds, groundcover, or as a landscape accent.
Large Cobbles
Large Cobbles are a round rock product that consists of small smooth rocks between 2″-12" in diameter. Small and Large Cobbles are slightly more colorful than Small and Large River Rock. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Large Cobbles can be used for dry creek beds, groundcover, or as a landscape accent.
Red Cinder Rock
Red Cinder Rock is a round rock product that consists of porous rocks varying from 1"-1½" in diameter. Red Cinder Rock is mostly red with burgundy accents. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as a ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Red Cinder Rock is more vibrant than other Round Rock products. Red Cinder Rock can be used for groundcover, landscape accent, or pathways.
Black Cinder Rock
Black Cinder Rock is a round rock product that consists of porous rocks varying from 1"-1½" in diameter. Black Cinder Rock is mostly black with red and grey accents. Round Rock products are an alternative to bark products as a ground cover because they require less maintenance. Round Rock products are a popular choice for Xeriscape, landscaping that requires no irrigation, which is becoming increasingly more popular. Black Cinder Rock is more uniquely colored than other Round Rock products. Black Cinder Rock can be used for groundcover, landscape accent, or pathways.
Pink ¾″ Clean
Pink ¾" Clean is a crushed rock product that contains angular rocks between ½" and ¾". Pink ¾" Clean is a blend of pink, white, and grey rocks that appears more pastel when used in landscaping applications. Clean Crush products do not have fines, allowing them to drain better than gravel with fines. However, they do not compact as well. Pink ¾" Clean can be used in walkways and as ground cover. Pink ¾" Clean Crush can be used for applications where drainage is more important than compaction.
Tan 1½" Clean Crush Rock
Tan 1½" Clean is a crushed rock product that contains angular rocks between 1″ and 1½". Tan 1½" Clean is a blend of tan, white, and brown rocks that appear more rustic when used in landscaping applications. Clean Crush products do not have fines, allowing them to drain better than gravel with fines. However, they do not compact as well. Tan 1½" Clean can be used in walkways and as ground cover. Tan 1½" Clean Crush can be used for applications where drainage is more important than compaction.
We Sell Landscaping Tools
At Allwood Recyclers, we sell the tools you may need for your landscaping projects in the greater northwest, Oregon and Washington. We have all the equipment you will need to do just about any landscaping project. Please check out our Fairview, OR sales store.
Contact Allwood Recyclers, Inc. today at (503) 667-5497 for all of your Fairview, OR landscaping products needs.


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Report: DC's youth among most at-risk in the nation
Lawmaker introduces proposal in Fairfax County to ban panhandling at medians, intersections
Huggies puts fathers on diaper packages for the first time
Girl, 9, dies after being electrocuted by wire from pool light that was under repair
Woman struck, killed by vehicle near Gaithersburg MARC station, police say
Pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Gaithersburg MARC station
Posted Nov 20 2018 07:13AM EST
Updated Nov 20 2018 12:54PM EST
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle near a train station in Montgomery County Tuesday, police say. The incident was reported around 6:45 a.m. on Summit Avenue and Wells Avenue near the railroad tracks by the Gaithersburg MARC station.
Officials say 52-year-old Li Zhang was crossing Summit Avenue when she was struck by the driver of a vehicle heading northbound. Police say the driver, identified as 29-year-old Abidemi Etabuno D Udah, left the scene but returned a short time later. The driver was not injured in the crash.
Zhang was pronounced dead on the scene.
CXS and MARC train traffic was temporarily halted. The incident is still under investigation.
DC Fire and EMS K-9 recovering after impaling paw during search near GW Parkway
By Paul Wagner, FOX 5 DC
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) — A DC Fire and EMS K-9 named Kylie is recovering after she impaled her paw on some metal while on a search near the George Washington Parkway on Tuesday.
Kylie's partner, DC Fire and EMS Sgt. Gene Ryan said he was afraid the K-9 would bleed out before he could get her to a veterinarian, but thanks to an incredible rescue, she's in a cast and back on her feet.
Kylie and Ryan were working with law enforcement along the GW Parkway near Reagan National Airport Tuesday when Kylie stepped on a piece of metal during a search.
By Josh Rosenthal, FOX 5 DC
TYSONS, Va. (FOX 5 DC) — In this area, you don't have to go far to find a panhandler. Chances are you've been on your way to work, or dinner, or wherever and you've seen someone with a sign asking for money but that could be changing soon in Fairfax County.
We've all been there. You're sitting in your car, stopped at a light and a panhandler comes up to your window.
Now, a county lawmaker wants that to stop.
Annapolis Sailing School celebrates 6 decades of training new sailors
By Nick Smith, FOX 5 DC
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Founded in 1959, Annapolis Sailing School was the first sailing school for adults in the nation.
Prior to that, sailing was a hard hobby to get into as an adult, particularly for people who weren't members of a yacht club.
Annapolis Sailing School helped to change that and other schools have popped up to spread the joy of sailing.
6-year-old located safely after being reported missing in Prince George's County, police say


We've racked up numerous strategic digital experiences with some fantastic clients.
Specific brand experience includes Coca Cola, Microsoft, BigWipes, DirectLine, BP, Kickers, SAE Institute, Capital One to name but a few.
We're also pretty groovy and have worked with a variety of record producers including Stuart Epps (Elton John, Chris Rea, Bill Wyman) and Dario Dendi (Killers, Placebo, Stereophonics) along with a variety of other advertising/PR creative agencies and offered support and consultation for their own client offerings.
SMiB has also planned, organised and hosted a yearly B2B focused social media conference with attendance from the London and international digerati.
You'll see our fees are reasonable: you don't pay for expensive offices with 60 foot glass tables and waterfalls!
Train your staff in all areas of internet communication, including Blogs, Twitter, Facebook etc, and more traditional subject such as SEO.


If you donated to the sponsorship program last year, I want to say THANK YOU!
Last year my two girls (ages 13 and 10) were sponsored to go to Camp Nakamun. Both look forward to camp every year and is one of the highlights of the summer. They get to be away from home, without their parents and are free to challenge themselves independently in a safe environment. The girls absolutely love the Ranch program. They love doing all of the work that is required and the riding time they get to experience. Another activity that they thoroughly enjoy is the king swing. It is exhilarating for them and boosts their confidence in not being afraid to try something that is challenging and at times scary.
In 2018 my family experienced every family's worse nightmare. I and their younger sister were in a horrific car accident. Their 4 year old sister was killed instantly and I was left in a condition where they did not know if I would survive. Their whole world changed in an instant.
My recovery would be long and hard. I would spend 5 months in the hospital and 3 months living with family as I could not care for myself yet. The girls found themselves living fulltime with their dad in a substantially smaller home. Their step dad decided that we no longer needed a 4 bedroom home and asked the landlords if he could break lease considering the circumstances. They agreed and he immediately put everything into storage as he worked in Fort McMurray. Five weeks later their step dad decided that he was going to leave the family. So many changes in such a short time.
I normally paid for their girls to go to camp as their dad did not see it as a priority. They were both concerned about whether they would be able to still go last summer. It was important for me to be able to give them as many good and fun memories as possible in the first year after the accident. I applied for sponsorship while still in hospital and they were approved.
I cried the day that I found out we had been accepted as I knew that I would have help in keeping things as normal as possible for them. I knew I would have help in creating positive memories for them.... that I wasn't alone. That meant more to me than anything during those first few months. With so many changes that they were adjusting to it was such a blessing to be able to tell them that they would still be able to do what was "normal" for them.
Thank you for keeping hope alive. Thank you for stepping up, when the world can be a dark hopeless place for children. Thank you for giving that light at the end of a tunnel, so that kids can have something to look forward to.
We're asking you to consider a donation to this fund, either one time or monthly. Click here to give the gift of summer camp!


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Royce da 5'9" Explains Why People Think Bars Don't Matter in 2018
Blame the sheeple.
Brian "Z" Zisook
Photo Credit: YouTube
It's become trendy to log on to social media and complain aloud about the dearth of lyrical hip-hop currently being recognized by the masses, but according to veteran emcee Royce da 5'9", this behavior is rooted in a follower mentality, not reality.
"[Bars] never stopped mattering, but the conversation has just shifted," Royce told Billboard writer Carl Lamarre. "The uprising of sheeple is in full effect. With Twitter and all of that, the sheeple have a huge voice. We're listening to the opinions of people who aren't expressing their own opinions. We may be listening to people who don't even know what they like. Imagine how many people go online to check out what they're supposed to like."
Royce, who is fresh off the release of his latest solo album, Book of Ryan, believes many hip-hop fans, as well as artists, would rather complain than dole out co-signs.
"Think about how many people want to say how much they don't like something without making sure at first that it's cool to say that," Royce added. "You know how many artists said behind the scenes that I'm the best rapper alive right now but won't say it publicly? They're waiting for somebody else to say it. ... The need to fit in is just bigger than anything else in the world right now."
Actions, of course, speak louder than words, which is why Royce, despite calling on A-list guests features from Eminem, J. Cole and Logic, crafted an album in Book of Ryan that was about substance over flash.
You can read Billboard's full interview with Royce da 5'9" here.
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Royce da 5'9" on Ageism in Hip-Hop: "It's Just the Cool Factor"
"They never talk about Pharrell's age because he's so cool."
Why Royce da 5'9" Had the Best Album Rollout of 2016
In the age of the surprise release, album roll outs still matter and Royce da 5'9" did it best with "Layers."
Royce da 5'9" Thinks About Dr. Dre's Financial Advice to Him Every Day
"He just kept saying it over and over again..."
Let's Break Down This Eminem Text Message to Royce da 5'9"
Eminem doesn't really want Royce to "die," he just texts like a 14-year-old girl.
Royce da 5'9" on Arming Teachers with Guns: "That's a Fukin Horrible Idea"
We agree. Your move, Washington.
Royce da 5'9" Teases DJ Premier Production for 'PRhyme 2' Album
Finally, an update beyond just verbal confirmation.
Royce da 5'9" Says Black Thought & Elzhi are "Criminally Underrated," He's Right
The Detroit veteran doesn't understand why his fellow emcees are not more well known.
Royce da 5'9" Reveals the Unfortunate Realities of Being a Rap Dad
"I think I waived my right to be a 100% father by being in this business."


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Reaction to the Capitol riots
On January 6, the world watched horrified the violent scenes that were taking place in the Capitol in Washington.
At the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, some of our colleagues who have strong relations with the United States of America and whose research interests lie in political science were particularly moved by the events.
Josip Glaurdić, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Luxembourg who earned his PhD from Yale University in 2009, expressed his disappointment with the events to the journalist Cordula Schnuer from Delano. "My hope is that this pathetic display of lunacy will deflate the whole thing and will lead to many people on the right--who seem to believe the president's lies about the elections being rigged--to wake up and realize they don't want to be a part of this", says Glaurdić.
Read the full interview on Delano here
On RTL, Professor Robert Harmsen reacted to the event with a bitter but optimistic analysis. The professor of political Science, born in Canada, says: "The problem is that the people who invaded the Capitol believe they are patriots. And part of the Republicans tend to maintain this illusion or do not criticize what is clearly a violent and completely unforgivable act". He adds: "There are still signs of optimism. Before the events around the Capitol, the Democrats won the Senate. Biden will therefore at least have the means to govern for the first two years of his mandate".
Watch the full video on RTL here
Photo by Tyler Merbler from USA, CC BY 2.0


A lighter, more graceful version of the kneehole desk, this beautiful desk will add a touch of class and beauty to any room. Features Queen Anne legs, scrolled apron, four drawers, and a center drawer. The double drawer can also be made into a deep file drawer.


Bambi Northwood-Blyth layers up on the December 2018 cover of ELLE Czech. Captured by Andreas Ortner, the Australian model poses in bold color-blocking for the shot. Inside the magazine, Bambi wears sporty chic looks including leggings, sports bras and puffer jackets. Styled by Lenka Kermes, drones surround the model for futuristic vibes.


In 1994, Charles' wife said that they were going to open a school and so they did. They ran the school successfully for ten years and sold it to Cognita, where Charles worked for five years. In 2012, Charles helped set up the International Schools Partnership. International Schools Partnership now have 19 schools in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East educating 15,000 children.


Join us in Cherbourg, France May 16th & 17th for this years Yachting Rendez-vous with the Allures Yachting team.
An event around discovery and sharing.
The Allures Yachting range available for sea trials.
The production team presents and discusses your projects.
The shipyard visit with boats in different stages of construction, open just for you.
If you would like to join us for this event please complete the 'Contact Us' form below, there will be an Allures 39.9 and 45.9 for sailing as well as the first 40.9 to see in the yard.
Later in the year we will be inviting you to join us in September for the La Rochelle Boatshow in France then in Germany for the Dusseldorf Boatshow January 2020.
If you can't make our sailing days but would like to be kept up to date with details of which yachts will be at these shows just let us know.


Palletizer PAL 1100 is designed to palletize packets/trays/bags onto pallets. Palletizing is carried out on the principle of layers with help of folding plate system.
Products come over conveyor onto the palletizing table, which arranges them according to program that depends on desired configuration of products on the pallet.
When the sufficient number of products on the table is reached, the pusher pushes them onto intermediate plate and further onto the double plate. In the meantime next layer is being prepared on the intermediate plate. In the beginning the pallet is launched out of the empty pallet storage (option) and stops on the palletizing station and the pushing plate pushes products onto the pallet.
After the last layer of products has been discarded onto the pallet, the full pallet (under condition that the next empty pallet is ready) is conveyed towards the exit of palletizer.
Basic palletizer with motorized entry line and pusher for formed lines.
Whole layer is pushed onto the pallet with transportation plate.
Completely installed and wired electric cabinet RITTAL with PLC and control board.
Display for error description and diagnostic.
Special maintenance is not required. According to enclosed documentation preventive check out has to be performed once a year and on this occasion eventual defects that occured in the period from last check out have to be found out. Regular monthly maintenance comprises only visual examination of the palletizer and lubrication of guidances and chains and, of course, maintaining machine in clean condition.


Velavaru - means "Turtle Island" in Dhivehi, the national language of Maldives.
Angsana Velavaru consists of 79 beachfront villas on Velavaru island and 33 exclusive In-Ocean water-villas. The newest addition is the In-Ocean Villas, built entirely over water 1 km away from the island and accessible by boat. In-Ocean Villa guests enjoy the exclusivity of this overwater haven and in addition have complete access to the facilities and services available on land villas.
Angsana Velavaru is located at the South Nilandhe Atoll, some 146km and a 40-minute seaplane ride away from Hulhule Airport.
Beach-lovers who love the sand, beachfront villas allows a direct access to the beach. For those who love to experience of the feeling of being secluded "in the middle of the sea", the two-storey In-Ocean Villas would be ideal.
We have the best of both worlds, with 2 nights each at both type of villas.
We were warmly greeted by the staff who whizz us through seamless check-in procedure. A personalized orientation of the resort and our villa was given. Our luggages were delivered without much instructions given. Indeed, a 5-star resort service.
Although one may feel that they are leaving in seclusion, as the island is in the middle of oceans. All around, it's only oceans, water, oceans. But you'll be surprised by how advance the facilities and amenities are. You get access to free Wifi in both the land and ocean villas.
There's a safe for you to keep your valuables as you go snorkeling or other water activities. Don't panic, or wonder strangely when you see life-jackets in the room. They are meant for emergency use, which I shall not repeat what type of emergency it is. There's always life-jackets for loan, totally free of charge, for the water activities.
But, to be honest, I don't think one needs to dive to admire the beautiful marine animals. The water is so clear. Almost transparent. Even from my very novice snorkeling and leisure stroll on the beach, I've already seen many sea creatures that I have never seen in my life time, except, probably in the wet-market back home. I was so excited when I first saw, and was "chased" by the moray eel. I didn't even know how a actual squid looks like, except when being served on the dining table. Imagine the excitement I was, when I saw one in near the jetty one of the nights. OK, don't laugh at me.
We've heard so many wonderful stories of celebrities couples, "who's who" who hold their wedding in Maldives. Now, I finally understand what's the hype about. Imagine bringing your wedding entourage to a secluded island, you and the love of your life walk into a glass pavilion that's facing the Pacific Ocean. The wind blowing at you and the sun shining into your face and everyone is looking at both of you. Beyond words? It's really that Once in a Lifetime moments, that you'll be gleaming with joy, and happiness, written all over your face. How I wish I could have that opportunity.
Angsana Group of Spa is renowned for its therapy. There's no wonder why we enjoyed the massage therapy so much that we booked for 2 sessions within our short 4-night stay. There are 2 spas. One in the land, and the other in the ocean villas. Of course, the one in the Ocean villas has a stunning views beyond words. Imagine having your spa treatment with unblock Ocean views.
Scared of boredom? There are so many activities to choose from. Some activities are free, while others comes with a fee.
As part of the conservation efforts to protect the corals, water sports activities are limited to non-invasive activities such as snorkeling, night fishing and so on. Needless to say, you would not be able to find motor sports activities in this island.
I was deeply disappointed that the night fishing and sunset cruise that we were booked on, were cancelled due to bad weather, for two consecutive nights. One of my close friends came here for her honeymoon a year ago and saw dolphins. A school of wild dolphins! Picture that! And because of that, I felt a great compulsion to return to Maldives again one day. I have not seen enough of the sea animals to leave this amazing place!


For those with the desire to be the very best, Oluwo Philip Neimark offers his Divination Master Class.
Now you can take advantage of the almost 40 years of experience in Divination. Experience backed by his training through the late Afolabi Epega, and the teaching of hundreds of initiated Babalawo's and Iyanifa's. The first Oluwo in the country to implement an ongoing mentoring program for initiates, Neimark now responds to those very few individuals who wish to master the ART of divination. If you are ready to learn the subtleties, nuances and techniques that separate a truly skilled Diviner from those less able, then this is the course for you.
Limited to three students for each session.
This workshop will be presented online utilizing a streaming video software compatible with both Mac and PC computer formats. Detailed instructions for attending will be provided prior to the session.


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Q: What's the meaning of "pole the strength" in this example? I heard it in a documentary at the second minute the speaker says:

We explore who poles/pull (I could be wrong about this word because it has no subtitle) the
strength.

What does the "pole or pull the strength" means here, I did a little digging but didn't find what makes sense here, since I'm not sure it "pull" or "pole"

A: You have misheard the phrase. It is actually this:

We explore who pulls the strings . . .

To pull the strings is an idiom. Merriam-Webster suggests this definition and provides an example

to control someone or something often in a secret way
It turned out that his brother was the person pulling the strings behind the operation.

Grammarist suggests this origin:

The phrase pull strings may be traced to the 1860s, and refers to puppetry in use at the time that employed the use of  pulling strings in order to make the puppets perform.