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Going Global: U.S. Energy Exports
By Jack O'Connell 2016-12-02 17:01:01
(Article originally published in Sept/Oct 2016 edition.)
The U.S. has quietly emerged as a major player in energy exports, including everything from LPG and LNG to gasoline and – yes – even crude oil.
By Jack O'Connell
It wasn't so long ago that the U.S. was importing north of ten million barrels a day of crude oil, more than half its daily consumption, amid increased concern over growing dependence on OPEC and other foreign sources of supply. At the same time, natural gas import terminals were being constructed along the Gulf and East Coasts to make up for declining gas production at home.
Now all that has changed, thanks to the shale revolution and a little old-fashioned American ingenuity. With each passing day the U.S. becomes less and less dependent on imports for its energy needs and more and more reliant on its own resources. Starting last year, it began exporting oil for the first time in 40 years. And those natural gas import terminals? They've been mothballed and replaced by export facilities. By 2025, if not sooner, the nation will achieve what was once thought to be at best a pipe dream: energy independence.
We may already be there. Oil and gas storage facilities are bursting at the seams, and prices for all forms of energy, aside from renewables, have plummeted. There's so much oil and gas around that producers have stopped drilling in an effort to lift prices. And in the most unlikely of scenarios, the U.S. has emerged as a major exporter of energy and energy products – nearly six million barrels a day – as the accompanying chart shows.
Through the Canal
A big boost to American exports was the opening of the Expanded Panama Canal in late June. The second ship through – after the COSCO Shipping Panama – was NYK Line's LPG tanker Lycaste Peace, carrying a cargo of propane from Houston to Hitachi, Japan. A day later Avance Gas's LPG carrier Passat transited the locks, followed shortly thereafter by her sister ship Breeze. All three ships were VLGCs (Very Large Gas Carriers) that couldn't fit through the old canal. These behemoths can carry upwards of half a million barrels of product, and their passage marked the beginning of a whole new trade from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asia and the West Coast of Central and South America.
LPG, of course, is liquefied petroleum gas, not to be confused with LNG (liquefied natural gas), which we'll get to later. It's "wet gas," the stuff you see flaring in oil fields, as opposed to "dry gas," which is what heats your oven. LPG is mainly propane and, believe it or not, the U.S. is by far the world's leading exporter – nearly a million barrels a day. About half of it goes to Latin America and the rest to Europe and Asia.
But Asia is the big potential market, and now the U.S. can reach it because the Expanded Canal cuts two weeks and nearly 7,000 miles off the voyage from processing facilities along the Gulf Coast to Asian destinations, reducing shipping costs and making U.S. LPG competitive with Middle East production. And the fact that freight rates for LPG carriers are currently at rock bottom doesn't hurt either.
LPG, in the form of ethane, propylene and ethylene, can also be used as a petrochemical feedstock for the production of plastics, and this has huge potential application in countries like China, which is ramping up its petrochemical production and currently depends on more expensive naphtha, which is oil-based, for most of its feedstock requirements. Exports of U.S. ethane and ethylene have been growing rapidly with Asia the main market.
As for LNG, it's got a long way to go before it catches up with LPG, but a start was made with the passage of Shell Oil's Maran Gas Apollonia through the Expanded Canal in late July. It was carrying the first shipment of LNG to transit the canal from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana. It was followed the next day by BP's British Merchant, carrying LNG from Trinidad & Tobago. Both cargoes were headed for Mexico.
The Expanded Canal can handle 90 percent of global LNG carriers, up from 30 percent previously. Citigroup analyst Ed Morse, among others, sees the U.S. Gulf becoming a major LNG trading hub in the next five years, right up there with the Middle East and Australia. As more LNG "trains," as they are called, come online at Sabine Pass and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast, U.S. output will increase to more than 40 million tons annually over the next three years, Morse adds, equivalent to roughly 20 percent of the current global trade in LNG. That's a big piece of the action.
Right now the U.S. has only one LNG train in operation – Sabine Pass #1, which began exporting product in February. Sabine Pass #2 is scheduled for startup later this year, with four more trains to follow over the next three years. Each train can produce 4.5 million tons a year. At an average conversion rate of one ton of LNG = 10 barrels of oil equivalent, that's 45 million barrels a year or 125,000 barrels a day. If Morse's projections are right, the U.S. will be exporting well over a million barrels a day of LNG come 2019.
On the demand side of the equation, there's no shortage of buyers. Japan, South Korea and China are the three biggest, accounting for more than half of all global LNG imports. Taiwan and India are next. All of these markets are now readily accessible to U.S. LNG thanks to the Expanded Canal, and let's not forget about our neighbors to the south, particularly Mexico and Chile. They are huge importers of LNG.
The environmental implications of all this are also important. Not only is gas cleaner burning than the coal and oil it is replacing, but the fact that the transit time to destinations in South America and Asia is cut roughly in half means reduced emissions from the ships themselves. The Panama Canal Authority is well aware of this and bestowed its Green Connection Award on the Maran Gas Apollonia for contributing to the "protection and conservation of the environment" by using the canal.
And in an ironic footnote to the LNG demand story, my colleague Allen Brooks points out that the Middle East, of all places, has emerged as a surprise importer of U.S. LNG. At least two cargoes in recent weeks have been delivered – one to Kuwait and one to Dubai. Who'd ?a thought? I thought the Middle East was the world's leading producer of LNG, not to mention crude oil and everything else related to energy. Well, it is, but the demand for energy there is growing so fast, says Brooks, and particularly in the hot summer months, that some OPEC members have turned to the U.S. for relief. Wonders never cease.
Crude & Crude Products
Here's the next wonder: The U.S. is becoming an important crude exporter. That's right – exporter. More than half a million barrels a day and growing. Most of it goes to our neighbor to the north, but increasing amounts are finding their way to Europe, where "sweet" oil (i.e., low sulfur content, like U.S. shale oil) is in high demand.
Refined products like diesel and gasoline are an even bigger U.S. export. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. exported nearly four million barrels a day of finished petroleum products, fuel ethanol and natural gas liquids in August – an amazing number – and nearly six million barrels of energy exports of all kinds, an even more amazing number.
Why is all this important? Because it provides a much-needed outlet for burgeoning U.S. supplies and helps relieve downward pricing pressures. It also helps offset imports of oil and related products and improves the nation's balance of trade. And on the geopolitical front, it sends a message that the U.S. can no longer be held hostage to energy embargoes of any kind.
In fact, the U.S. may soon be the "swing" producer when it comes to energy. U.S. LNG could help relieve Russia's chokehold on European gas supplies. U.S. gasoline and diesel can bolster Latin American markets and make up for shortfalls in other parts of the world. In times of political turmoil in the Middle East and elsewhere, the U.S. can act as a stabilizing force in energy markets and now has the resources to do it.
How to Play It
The obvious choice on the LNG side is Cheniere Energy, whose ticker symbol, not surprisingly, is LNG. Right now it's the only game in town. But there will soon be others, and Cheniere is a debt-laden company whose stock peaked a year and a half ago and which is still struggling to prove itself. With one LNG train up and running, it needs to successfully complete its other five trains at Sabine Pass and three at Corpus Christi to generate meaningful cash flow and begin paying down debt.
Better bets are companies on the LPG and midstream side of the petroleum business like Energy Transfer Partners (NYSE: ETP), Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Targa Resources (NYSE: TRGP) and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX). While down from their recent highs, all of these companies pay very attractive dividends and will benefit from any increase in oil and gas prices.
Did I mention shipping companies? ?Fraid not. With freight rates in the doldrums, including those for LNG and especially LPG carriers, why bother? The risks are too great. The only maritime companies worth investing in these days are non-shippers and cruise operators. Otherwise, take a pass. – MarEx
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1940 US Census, courtesy of Ancestry.com. Click on the image to view a larger copy.
Work at my day job and some personal web development projects in my spare time have kept me away from genealogy work for a couple of months. But, when I read in the news that Ancestry.com just published its index today for New York state 1940 US Census records, I had to hop online and search for my grandfather — Michael John Flanagan — by name.
And there he was. Listed on Enumeration District 15-61, Sheet No. 5 B, for Collins Township, New York, on April 25, 1940. Right on line 56. Living in the Buckley home, listed as a lodger, at the farm on Lennox Road.
Thomas "Pa" and Mary "Ma" Buckley, my grandfather's foster parents.
I already knew that my grandfather was fostered out from the orphan home to the Buckley family as a young child. Grandpa told us many stories about his Buckley foster family, and he deeply loved his older foster brother Uncle Verne and sister-in-law Aunt Edna (whom I met as a baby and young child). Verne and Edna are listed in the adjacent home, with their 7 month old daughter Edna "Edo". Verne and Edna were really more like parents to my grandpa than a brother and sister-in-law…but that's another story.
My joy at finding Grandpa on the census is mixed with much sadness though.
Despite living with the Buckleys since he was a toddler, whichever family member spoke to the Census worker (most likely, Mary "Ma" Buckley) referred to my grandfather simply as a "lodger" — not a son or brother, not a foster son or foster brother, not even a ward. A "lodger". Like young Michael lived there by choice, temporarily. The Buckleys never adopted my grandfather. He remained an orphan his entire life, and he never really had any sense of family until he married my grandmother and had children of their own.
Grandpa (top right), later in life with older foster brother (Verne) and sister-in-law (Edna) and nieces that he absolutely adored. Verne and Edna and their children showered my Grandpa with love, providing him with his only sense of family as a child and young man.
It also saddens me to see that Grandpa was the only Flanagan boy living with the Buckleys by April 1940. I know through the orphan records, and from family recollections, that at least one or two of Grandapa's older brothers were also placed into foster care with the Buckleys — including Michael's brother Patrick, who was just one year older than Grandpa. Yet, Patrick (who would have only been 13) and the other brothers are not listed as part of this household. Family members tell me that the other boys all ran away, numerous times. But, Grandpa was too little to take with them. So, he got left behind.
And this was the start of how Grandpa became separated from his brothers. And all alone.
I get choked up every time I think about this because my grandfather — a soft-hearted loving prankster of a man who doted on his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren — never quit suffering from the hurt of his childhood. He never knew a sense of family growing up. He never felt wanted as a child.
But, at least Grandpa felt wanted and loved and adored as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather..and he died knowing this.


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Two Problems for Sophia (The Sophia Books) (Hardcover)
By Jim Averbeck, Yasmeen Ismail (Illustrator)
Sophia quickly learns her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems in this enterprising sequel to One Word from Sophia, which was named one of the best picture books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews.
Sophia and Noodle, her One True Desire, are together at last.
But Noodle comes with two gigantic problems, and those problems are tearing Sophia's family apart!
Can a little creative experimenting save Noodle? Or will Sophia have to bid him adieu?
Jim Averbeck is the author of the Sophia series, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail; In a Blue Room, illustrated by Tricia Tusa; and of the novel A Hitch at the Fairmont. He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books Oh No, Little Dragon! and Except If. He studied children's book writing and illustration at the University of California Berkeley and now makes his home in San Francisco. You can visit him at JimAverbeck.com.
Yasmeen Ismail is a London-based, award-winning animator and illustrator. She has worked on many picture books for publishers in the US and the UK, including Time for Bed Fred!, which was a New York Times best illustrated book. Visit her at YasmeenIsmail.co.uk.
* "Fun, clever, and empowering." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A welcome addition to positive portrayals of young girl STEM enthusiasts....This makes an outstanding readaloud." -BCCB, starred review
"[An] engaging sequel....Pair this title with Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty or Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen for a female-centric STEM storytime."
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Series: The Sophia Books
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Crucible of Horror is a 1971  horror film directed by Viktors Ritelis, produced by Gabrielle Beaumont, and starring Michael Gough, Yvonne Mitchell, and Sharon Gurney. Its plot follows a mother who, along with her daughter, plots to murder her abusive husband at his hunting cottage.

A co-production between the British Abacus Productions and the American-based Cannon Group, the film was shot in England in 1969 under the title The Velvet House. It was first released theatrically in the United States as Crucible of Horror, opening in New York City on 11 November 1971, and was released the United Kingdom the following year, under the title The Corpse.

Plot
Walter Eastwood is a wealthy and controlling patriarch who demeans and abuses his diminutive artist wife, Edith, and their teenage daughter, Jane. Walter's misogyny is shared by his son Rupert, who repeatedly refuses his mother's request that he pick up art supplies for her and mocks the idea of his younger sister getting a job since her father refuses to give her an allowance. During dinner at the family's large estate one night, Walter's friend, Gregson, arrives, and is greeted by Jane at the door. Jane tells her father that Gregson tried to kiss her. After dinner, Walter discovers Jane has stolen money, and brutally beats her with a cane. The following day, Edith proposes to Jane that they murder Walter.

When Walter plans a hunting trip to his remote cottage, Edith and Jane opt to remain home, while Rupert is unable to accompany him owing to a prior obligation. Edith and Jane arm themselves with a shotgun and trail Walter to the cottage, but their plans to kill him are thwarted when he hears them enter the house. The women pretend to have changed their minds, wanting to spend the weekend with him. Edith soon draws her shotgun, forcing Walter to sit and listen to her plight as she pours him a drink spiked with a sedative. The women liken Walter to the Marquis de Sade, whose writings they have recently read, and Walter responds with disgust that they would read such material. During the confrontation, Walter collapses unconscious.

Using a funnel, Edith forces more liquor down Walter's throat as he lies incapacitated, before she and Jane drag his body upstairs and place it in his bed, in an attempt to make his death appear as an alcohol-narcotic overdose. The women then return home in the middle of the night, and the following day, nervously await for Walter's body to be discovered. At night, Edith has a nightmare in which she sees a ghostly version of herself levitating outside, before descending into a nearby pond. The following morning, Edith phones the cottage and speaks with the family's maid, Mrs. Roberts, who is maintaining her cleaning duties there, and asks to speak to Walter. Mrs. Roberts tells Edith that it does not appear Walter is there. Later, Rupert phones the house, concerned as he has been unable to reach Walter, and demands they go to check on the cottage.

Edith and Jane return to the cottage, and are shocked to find Walter's bed empty. Outside, they discover a wooden crate, which inexplicably contains Walter's dead body. Moments later, they are approached by Reid, an architect friend of Walter. Reid tells them Walter failed to meet him for their planned hunting the day before. While Edith prepares tea, a suspicious Reid investigates the home, finding the bottle of sleeping pills in Walter's room. After Reid departs, the women drive the box containing Walter's corpse to a remote abandoned factory and push it over an embankment into a pond.

The women return home, where they are plagued by nightmares and frightening incidents, including the parlour window being smashed in. When Edith enters her art studio, she is startled by Walter's body, which she sees dangling upside down from a rafter. Edith frantically runs downstairs, where she finds an equally-terrified Jane. When Walter approaches her, Edith collapses. The next morning, Walter enters the kitchen as usual for his morning breakfast, and is met by Jane, Edith, and Rupert—everything appears to be as it was before he was killed. At the table, Walter humiliates Jane by reading a letter she has received from Benjy Smith, a local boy who is infatuated with her. He then tauntingly asks Edith what she has planned for the day. She stares blankly, a tear dripping down her face.

Cast

Themes
Film scholar Bryan Senn notes a subtext of incest in Crucible of Horror, writing that: "Even more disturbing is the notion that beneath the obvious dysfunction and constant tension [among the family]...  runs a sordid subtext of incestuous desire." Senn cites several moments in the film, including Walter running his hands up Jane's arm, as well as his spoken obsession with her whereabouts, as suggesting that his character is sexually attracted to his daughter, and may have in fact sexually abused her.

Production

Screenplay
The script, written by Olaf Pooley, was originally titled The Velvet House and was loosely based on the film Les Diaboliques (1955).

Casting
Mitchell and Michael Gough were at the time well-known stage performers and Gough was a 'fixture' in British horror films. Rupert and Jane were played by Michael Gough's real-life son Simon and Simon's fiancée Sharon Gurney. The two married in 1970, before the film was released.

Filming
The film's meagre £55,000 budget was raised from London-Cannon Films, the British branch of the American film distributor Cannon Films. The low budget meant that expenses had to be minimal, so an actual house was used for on-location filming, with the remainder shot at Merton Park Studios in London. Crucible of Horror was Ritelis's only movie, but he had 'a long and fruitful career as a television director". Filming started on 17 March 1968. The film's on-screen credits list a 1971 copyright statement for May Films, Ltd'; but The Corpse/Crucible of Horror was never registered for copyright.

According to the film's assistant director, Nicholas Granby, owing to prior obligations, director Viktors Ritelis was forced to depart the production prior to its completion, and producer Gabrielle Beaumont took on directorial responsibilities for the last several weeks of filming.

Release
One of the film's two production companies, the American-based Cannon Group, produced the film under the title of their London branch, London-Cannon Films. Cannon Films handled distribution of the film in the United States, releasing it regionally as a double bill with Cauldron of Blood (1969), starring Boris Karloff. The double-bill opened in San Antonio, Texas beginning 19 July 1971. It later screened in Burlington, North Carolina beginning on 14 August 1971. The film opened theatrically in New York City on 11 November 1971.

The film was not submitted to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) until after the BBFC had changed 'the threshold of the X category' on 1 July 1970 when the minimum audience-member age for exhibition was raised from 16 to 18. The film was given its X certification on 19 December 1971 after unspecified cuts were made. It was subsequently released in the United Kingdom through Grand National Pictures on an X cert double-bill alongside Psycho Killer (1970). It screened on this double-bill in Manchester beginning 24 April 1972.

By the summer of 1973, Crucible of Horror was on the US drive-in theatre circuit. For example, it was shown on 1 and 2 June 1973, a Friday and Saturday, as the third film on a triple-bill at the Mt. Lebanon Drive-In Theatre in Washington, Pennsylvania. The other two films were the non-horror Fists of Fury (1972) and Prime Cut (1972). The film was later featured on the syndicated American TV programme Elvira's Movie Macabre on 27 November 1982. It was the 13th episode of the show's second series.

Critical response
Reviews of Crucible of Horror at the time of its premiere in the US tended to be favourable. Howard Simpson of The New York Times attended the opening night of Cauldron of Blood and Crucible of Horror and writes in his review that the former is 'painful to watch' and that 'the one to see, without running' is the latter. He states that Crucible of Horror is 'superbly directed by Viktors Ritelis and beautifully played by Yvonne Mitchell, Sharon Gurney and Michael Gough' and notes that 'for tight, merciless tension and venom, the movie is uncommonly effective and engrossing'. He adds that 'the twist of a civilized, very British fadeout ... is the most horrifying thing of all. Quite a picture. Quite'.

BoxOffice magazine also praised the film upon its release, saying that 'no one can deny that [it] isn't effectively done.' The anonymous review says that 'Director Viktor Ritelis livened the pace with fast-cut flashbacks, psychedelic dream sequences and some well-mounted horror touches at the end'. It notes the high quality of the acting and reports that 'Young Sharon Gurney gets introductory billing, celebrating the occasion by plunging in with a nude scene, hysterics and a sharp sense of defying her elders'. The magazine rates Crucible of Horror as 'good' on its poor-to-very-good scale].

Ann Guarino of The New York Daily News gave a middling review, awarding the film two stars out of four and cited its "deadly pace," adding that it "will barely keep you awake."

Home media
After its brief theatrical runs in the UK and US, the film has had sporadic official US VHS releases and several bootleg DVD releases. The very first VHS release was from Paragon Video in 1983. A later VHS release came from Goodtimes in 1987, utilizing a battered and cut down 16mm print with the US "Crucible of Horror" title. This release was unlicensed, as it was presumed the title had fallen into public domain by that time. As MGM had assumed The Cannon Group catalog after Crédit Lyonnais took full control from Pathé Communications, MGM/UA Home Video put out an officially licensed release in 1993 and reissued in 1998, utilizing a transfer made from an original film element with the US title. Despite being in a cropped 1.33:1 ratio, this release was considered the best available version to date and was the source for DVD releases put out by Trinty Home Entertainment and bootleg outfit Mr. Fat W Video.

Scream Factory announced plans to bring this title onto Blu-Ray, under licence from MGM. This release came out on April 10, 2018, utilizing a restored 2k scan of the best available film element under its Crucible of Horror title, and presented in the original 1.66:1 widescreen ratio along with the films US theatrical trailer.

As of 2021, this title has not been released on video in the UK in any form, presumably owing to rights problems.

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1971 films
1971 horror films
1970s horror drama films
American horror films
British horror films
Films about misogyny
Films set in country houses
Golan-Globus films
1970s English-language films
1970s American films
1970s British films

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How to Get Tickets to TidalWave Music Festival 2023
Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, and Thomas Rhett headline the three-day Atlantic City country fest
TidalWave Music Festival
Bryan Kress
November 29, 2022 | 4:21pm ET
The lineup for TidalWave Music Festival 2023 has made landfall, and tickets for the second annual Atlantic City, New Jersey country event are rolling in fast. The three-day summer beach bash will be led this time by Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, and Thomas Rhett.
Get tickets here, and read on for the full lineup.
What Is TidalWave Music Festival?
TidalWave Music Festival will bring country vibes to the Atlantic City beachside beginning Friday, August 11th, 2023. It once again runs for three days and wraps on Sunday, August 13th.
Who Is Headlining TidalWave Music Festival in 2023?
TidalWave's lineup will be topped by Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, and Thomas Rhett. Aside from his hosting duties as headliner, Rhett will also be in the midst of his own solo summer "Home Team Tour 23" when the Atlantic City country music event takes place.
Who Else Is Playing at TidalWave Music Festival in 2023?
The second annual festival features a more extensive lineup than its inaugural iteration in 2022. The roster includes Lindsay Ell, Hailey Whitters, Cole Swindell, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jelly Roll, Dylan Scott, Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block, Corey Kent, Jo Dee Messina, Lily Rose, Nate Smith, DeeJay Silver, and more.
In addition, Tidalwave 2023 will introduce a "Next From Nashville" stage that will host George Birge, Ben Burgess, Mackenzie Carpenter, Madeline Edwards, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, John Morgan, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Peytan Porter, Aaron Raitiere, Lauren Watkins, and Jake Worthington. Ray Wylie Hubbard will also give a special performance.
You can find the entire lineup of artists announced on the festival poster below.
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Tickets can be found via the TidalWave Music Festival website here.
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Today's post will be short and sweet just like my sister, Rachel. Today, you see, is Rachel's birthday, and no one deserves a happy birthday more than she does.
My cousin Ann Miller always says Rachel gets a fast pass to heaven, and if anyone gets that, I think Rachel probably does. By my count, Rachel and her husband have lived in 5 towns in 8 years, and they are loved by all in each one. And now they have just the cutest little baby I ever thought about eating for a snack.
When Rachel and I were little, on the morning of our respective birthdays, the birthday fairy would come visit before we awoke, leaving a trail of glitter and balloons in her wake. The Birthday fairy, also known as our mom, is at Rachel's house this year for her birthday, and I know she will make it extra glittery and fun. When she's not there, though, my sister's husband makes sure the birthday fairy comes because he's pretty great, too.
So, you'll all have to excuse this silly, gushy post this morning. I just wanted to let my sister know that I hope she has the best birthday and enjoys some glitter nail polish and at least one cupcake.


Thanks! I've been using <T, U, V, ...> when i wrote generic types. Didn't put a second thought into which letters should be used (T for Type, U because T was taken, etc).
Any reason why we don't use a multi-letter word, example: Record<KEY,VALUE> or List<ELEMENT>?
I don't have a solid reason as to why multi-letter words are not used, apart from the fact that its more characters and therefore not conventional. Consequently, this could be mistaken for actual rather than placeholder types.
In C# you see multi element words, like TElement or TEntity for example.


Iris also had a good show career being campaigned at the same time as Ivy. She got her JW and then got a RCC at Midland Cocker Champ show under breed specialist Sue Pudney. Iris was a fabulous mother producing Marquell Miss Muffet, Marquell Mind Your Business, Australian Ch Marquell Make N'Issue, Marquell Monique and many more successful progeny.
She has now retired and living in a lovely family home in the West Midlands.


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From time to time, we are reminded that no matter how much planning or work goes into our efforts, things will not always work out as we intended. This September is one of those. Due to a series of events beyond our control, Social Media Week in Torino will not take place.
In early August, the main venue slated to host SMW Torino had a large explosion. While there were no injuries fortunately, SMW Torino could no longer be hosted at the Torino Museum of Natural History.
Despite the support of the region, the fact that it happened so close to the event has led us to this decision. The organizations behind SMW Torino would like to thank the many expressions of support and affection received. They give meaning to the work done with passion and enthusiasm over the last eighteen months leading us to look with confidence to the coming year.
We are still looking to return to Torino next September and hope that our community in Italy continues to join us via SMW Live. Thank you immensely for understanding and your support.


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What Is Research-Level Whole-Genome Sequencing?
Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is the analysis of large DNA data sets in an attempt to detect single-nucleotide variants, insertions, deletions, copy number changes, and large structural variants. WGS can identify and isolate genetic variations, which is why it is commonly used for research purposes.
In a research setting, WGS can help answer complex questions quickly and accurately. With a wider scope of reference material, whole-genome sequencing helps genome experts develop an understanding of how certain stretches of DNA function and how they are related.
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Today, whole-genome sequencing is being applied in the fields of agriculture, infectious disease, immunology, cancer research, synthetic biology, and more, and it's yielding new insights surrounding reproductive health, organ donor compatibility, and various inherited conditions. At Psomagen, our DNA sequencing for the research setting is available for all species. Psomagen also made clinical human WGS available through CLIA-certification and CAP-accreditation. Translational medicine studies using WGS is quickly growing so that it is easier to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease during the diagnostic stage.
Our professional staff at Psomagen provides a comprehensive solution for variant gene discovery through two types of analysis, De Novo Sequencing, and Resequencing, which are outlined below.
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De novo sequencing assembles long parallel phases of "novel" genetic material, meaning it codes new DNA without referencing an existing amino acid sequence. This type of whole-genome sequencing is highly accurate and can replicate or complete a blueprint for complex or polyploid genomes.
This primary generation of genetic material is used to spot chromosome deletions, inversions, or translocations, which may indicate the likelihood of a genetic disorder. Researchers use a variety of data analysis methods to obtain information from sequenced stretches of DNA including:
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Consensus Sequence (assembled into contigs)
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Gene Prediction
Gene Annotation
Resequencing
Resequencing a genome implies the comparison of a common genetic sequence to the newly sequenced data. This type of whole-genome sequencing can scan or test for specific genetic variations. Any mutations of the DNA from the standard reference sample will enable new discoveries in a research setting and detection of a patient's potential for disorders in the clinical setting. There are several methods of data analysis that follow resequencing, including:
Mapping to the current plant reference genome
Analysis of mapping statistics
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Variant annotation:
SNPs and InDels are mapped to the current versions of SNV and related genome releases.
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Genes, gene structures, change of amino acids and cross-mapping to public databases. A variety of options for mapping algorithms, variant detection algorithms, annotations, mapping to public databases, group analysis, and case-control analysis.
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Study and identify variant genes in order to make better-informed medical decisions and advance treatments and technology
Identify mysterious human remains with physical deformities that resulted from genetic mutations
Uncover the role of non-coding genomes in the onset and development of autism
Discover the causes of epilepsy and improve treatment methods
Trace a national E. coli breakout in romaine lettuce
Match donated blood more precisely from donor to patient to improve the practice of transfusion medicine
Uncover the uncommon cancer-causing mutations in child patients at St. Jude's Research Hospital
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Scientists have begun to take a genetic-focused approach to agricultural productivity, viability, and nutrition. This specific application of genomics in agriculture is referred to as agrigenomics. Those who study this branch of genomics seek to find solutions to the increasing demands on the world food supply as a result of population growth and changing weather patterns.
Whole-genome sequencing, specifically, can be applied to the study of defective genes and diseases in cattle, sheep, pigs, and more. It can help researchers learn about crops and plant biology, allowing farmers to make better-informed decisions and consumers to have a better understanding of the food they're eating.
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Our method of disease treatment and production of food, chemicals, and energy can be benefited hugely by biologically engineered solutions. The data found in plant DNA is being used to produce medicines, biofuels, and materials such as cotton and timber. The insight provided by WGS can identify beneficial traits, facilitate breeding, and improve a diverse range of production and conservation efforts around the world.
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The Maastricht Treaty of 1992
The birth of the European Union and the Euro
The Maastricht Treaty
In 2017, it was 25 years since the signing of the Maastricht Treaty: the birth certificate of the European Union and the euro.
The 25th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty marks a history of optimism and the seizure of opportunities, but also solidarity under the pressure of financial and economic problems and the debate about Europe's openness. It also demonstrates that Europe requires permanent maintenance. Maastricht is the number one location to commemorate the signing of the Maastricht Treaty by means of a significant and interesting programme. It is also a perfect opportunity to look back and to look ahead to the future of Europe.
Europe's laboratory
It is no accident of history that the Treaty on European Union was signed in Maastricht in 1992. After all, nestled in between Belgium and Germany and situated at the heart of Europe, Maastricht is not only a logical location from a geographical point of view. Its situation on the national borders is precisely why people of this region think and act in cross-border terms, 'connecting' and 'building bridges'. It is a place that is working constantly to build Europe's future – a place where it is possible to have a dialogue about Europe and where Europe itself is being forged.
Constant upkeep
The Maastricht Treaty 25th Anniversary programme recounted the exciting and turbulent history of Europe. It is a history that began optimistically with an early leitmotiv of new, seemingly unlimited opportunities. But it is also a history of solidarity that has come under pressure, of financial and economic hardship, and of disagreement about Europe's openness – a disagreement that the refugee crisis has once again put into sharp relief. It proves that Europe needs constant upkeep – and the logical place for that is Maastricht, where it all began a quarter of a century ago.
With Europe Calling! – Maastricht Treaty 25th Anniversary we are contributing to the dialogue about Europa. The programme aims to:
Greater involvement of the residents of the city and the (Eu)region in Europe;
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Stronger international positioning of the capital of Limburg Maastricht;
Stronger positioning of the Government as a key as EU location.
25 years Maastricht Treaty
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To kick off our fantasy baseball preview, Michael Beller will profile certain players who may not fit as a breakout, sleeper or bust (all of which we'll discuss in our preview), but who will still make a major impact in fantasy baseball this season.
The Cubs' farm system has long been the envy of the rest of the industry. It all started when the Cubs, still under the watch of Jim Hendry, selected Javier Baez with the ninth overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft. Baez was considered the gem of the farm system until the team, now with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer at the helm, grabbed Kris Bryant out of the University of San Diego with the second overall selection 2013. Those pieces all look ready to contribute in 2015, which goes a long way toward explaining the optimism on the North Side of Chicago.
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Of course, a few of the prospects, Baez included, made their debuts in 2014. The most intense focus of the spotlight has been saved for Baez and Bryant, but that skips over the prospect who had the most success at the major league level last year, and could very well do the same this year. That's because Jorge Soler is for real.
Soler spent time at four different levels in 2014, if you include a weeklong stint at rookie ball to rehab an injury. He only needed 22 games at Double-A Tennessee to earn a promotion, slashing .415/.494/.862 with six homers. The song was similar at Triple-A Iowa where he posted a .282/.378/.618 slash line, adjusted for competition, with eight homers in 127 plate appearances. That was enough to get him to the majors in late August, where he was arguably the best hitter on the team not named Anthony Rizzo. In 97 plate appearances, roughly one-sixth of a full season, he hit .292/.330/.573 and left the yard five times.
He also did this in his first career at-bat.
Two days later, he did this.
Baez and Bryant had more fanfare, and they both may have higher ceilings than Soler but no one is a stronger lock for a monster fantasy season this year than the soon-to-be 23-year-old outfielder.
In 621 career plate appearances in the minors, Soler compiled a .307/.383/.551 line with 28 homers, 43 doubles and 117 RBI. We're dealing with a sample size so small when looking at his major league numbers, that it's almost a misnomer to even call it a sample size. Still, it's hard to not come away very impressed, especially considering he did everything in a month while he was 22 years old.
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Soler's five homers in the majors had an average true distance of 408.4 feet. Had he attained that distance with enough bombs to qualify, it would have ranked as the 10th-longest in the majors, 0.3 feet ahead of Edwin Encarnacion, a guy with a pretty good reputation for hitting some of the longest homers in the majors. The power is a constant and something you can bank on in 2015. With a regular spot in the Cubs' lineup, it would be a shock to see him hit any less than 20-to-23 homers.
Strikeouts have been an issue, and that's likely not going away. He struck out in nearly a quarter of his major league plate appearances last year, and more than one-fifth of them at Iowa. On the flip side, he was always a patient hitter ready to take a walk in the minors -- his walk rate at Tennessee last year was 15.2 percent. That came down a bit when he moved up to Iowa, but it was still a robust 13.4 percent. Admittedly, that could have something to do with minor league pitchers not being as willing to challenge him as their counterparts in the majors, and indeed, Soler's walk rate in his cup of coffee last year was just 6.2 percent. Still, there's reason to believe a discerning eye is part of his skill set.
Soler is a wildly exciting 23-year-old with a near-elite power-hitting tool who has already attained some success in the majors. He has a premium spot in an improving lineup, especially with the addition of on-base machine Dexter Fowler. Steamer has Soler hitting ..262/.322/.463 with 23 homers and 77 RBI in 130 games. Assuming he stays healthy, he should surpass all of those counting stats. If I can only own one Cubs youngster for just this year, I want it to be Soler.
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I love chutneys of any sort and I always have jars of different chutneys in my fridge. They are perfect to serve with crackers and crisps or as sandwich fillings. I have been known to stir a spoonful in cooked pasta or into a bowl of soup to add extra flavour. Making chutneys is fairly simple and you can make chutneys with any fruit or veg.
My food blogger friend Heidi from heidirobertskitchentalk has an allotment. I am very lucky to be able to get lots of organic seasonal vegetables from Heidi's allotment. She grows, courgettes, beetroot, chard, herbs, rhubarb, squash, strawberries and blackberries. The produce is seasonal and there is always something new to pick each month. On a recent visit to her allotment, I picked some rhubarb and came home ladened with two full bag. There was so much of it that I had a week of testing rhubarb recipes. We had rhubarb crumble, rhubarb muffins, rhubarb and apple soup and also rhubarb chutney. I gave my chutney Indian flavours with aromatic spices and it tasted deliciously sweet, sour and spicy. You can watch the video below of my visit to Heidi's allotment and learn how I made my Chutney.
1. Wash the Rhubarb and remove the strings, Cut it into 1 inch pieces.2. Slit the chillies, remove the seeds and cut into 1 inch pieces 3. In a saucepan pan dry roast the Fenugreek Seeds, Coriander seeds, Fennel and Cumin seeds for two to three minutes. Transfer the roasted seeds to a coffee grinder and grind to make coarse spice powder.4.In a large saucepan, add the oil, when its hot add the cinnamon stick and cloves, followed by the rhubarb and green chillies. 5. Add the salt, turmeric powder and chilli powder and cook the chutney for approx 3 minutes. After three minutes add the sugar and spice mixture and cook until the sugar has all melted and the Rhubarb is soft but still holding shape.6. Turn off the heat and let the chutney reach room temperature.7. Transfer the chutney to sterilised jars and keep refrigerated.
NB -Please note that this is an instant chutney and since the sugar has not been boiled and no acidity is added to it it does not have a long shelf life. It must be consumed within a week and kept in the fridge.
Spiced Rhubarb chutney sounds delicious with Indian spices, one jar for me please :) Actually just today I prepared very similar chutney too.
Nice one here. I'm not an India anyway but I like trying new things, who knows i might visit one day.
I don't think I've ever tried a Rhubarb chutney before, but I love tomato chutney on burgers and steak sandwiches particularly!
Seems delicious.. Got to try..
I agree, if one has a few chutneys tucked away in the fridge, any meal can be made that much better. We too use them on everything, although some of my favorites are on top of pasta or as a speed on sandwiches. I have some rhubarb tucked away in the freezer and this one I've got to try!
I have never had Indian food & therefore am not familiar with the spices. I also have never had chutney. This looks delicious, though!
What a perfect use for rhubarb! I love the idea of this, I'm a huge fan of Indian spices.
Oh I love chutney too but we tend to stick with mango, I've never tried rhubarb chutney. My parents grow it in their garden so I would love to give this a try!
I love rhubarb, I have a rhubarb dump cake I really love to make. I've never tried rhubarb chutney though. It sounds so interesting, especially with the Indian seasonings.
I love this idea so much. We have lots of Rhubarb growing in our garden at the moment so will be trying this out for sure!
My Dad is a huge chutney fan and loves rhubarb, I think this would be right up his street - I will have to send this post his way.
What a nice recipe. I've only just started to get into chutney. Rhubarb mg grandmother loves.
Oh I bet this is delicious on some porridge! It's so nice to grow your own veg!
I am such a chutney and chilli jam fan and this looks amazing I have to say. I would never think to use rhubarb! Genius!
Personally, I don't really like chutney but I do like Rhubarb so maybe this would be one to swing me over!
That looks so, so good! I've never had anything remotely similar before either!
I love keeping a few jars of chutneys in the fridge, this sounds like a great recipe.
That's different. I've never heard of a chutney with rhubarb before. What a lovely recipe and one i would really like to try.
I'm not a big chutney fan, but a lot of my family members like it. It sounds really good & definitely something different!
This sounds so good! I've only had chutney on sandwiches, never pasta! I'll have to give it a try next time.
Heard of rhubarb crumble and muffins but rhubarb chutney is new to me. Sounds great. I keep chutney in the fridge to drizzle over salads, use as a dip or use it in sandwiches.
This looks pretty good, I have never had it before. I do like Rhubard, thank you for sharing this recipe!
I love chutney on a cheese sandwich, but I have never tried a rhubarb one before. Great idea!
Perfect way to use some great in season rhubarb!
Sounds amazing, such an interesting combination of different flavours. Never thought of using rhubarb in chutney but sounds delicious!
I would've never guessed you could use rhubarb to make a chutney!
Chutney is my absolute favourite condiment. I've never had a rhubarb chutney before. I think I'm gonna have to try and make your recipe this weekend.
We are huge chutney fans over at our house and will definitely need to try this recipe!
Spiced rhubarb chutney sounds amazing! I love rhubarb and grow it myself, I think it's the smell that I love more than the taste.
I love rhubarb and chutneys but have never attempted to make my own chutney before. It doesn't look too tricky to make.
Hmm, this looks tasty. I'll try this one out soon.
Ooh I'd never have thought of using rhubarb to make a chutney! My mum used to have an allotment, maybe I should get her back into it so we can make more stuff like this at home!


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Q&A Session with Carole Hare – author of The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi
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CAROLE HARE graduated from high school in Manistique, Michigan and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business education from Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She taught school for three years in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. She later received her master's degree in counseling from Northern Michigan University. Carole worked as a counselor for twenty-seven years, twenty-three of those as a school counselor and teacher in Marquette Area Public Schools. After retiring, she moved back to Manistique to live near her elder father. She currently is employed as a child and family counselor at the Manistique Tribal Center and spends much of her free time researching and learning more about her Native American ancestors. She has two successful adult sons, two amazing daughters-in-law, and five adorable grandchildren who reside in Seattle, Washington, and St. Petersburg, Florida.
"The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi, by Carole Lynn Hare, is a retelling of the eponymous myth as passed down through generations of Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa (Ojibwe) Indian band. The author, whose Native American name is Miskwa Anang Kwe, has an intimate connection to this legend. Although packaged in a slim 24-page chapbook format, The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi tells a gripping story and includes several illustrations by Manistique-area artist Ryan Gilroy.
Kitch-iti-kipi is a natural, spring-fed lake about 12 miles north of Manistique, which is on the north shore of Lake Michigan. It also goes by names like "The Big Spring" or "Mirror of Heaven." Two hundred feet across, the 40-foot deep Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan's largest freshwater spring; over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in the underlying limestone. The flow continues throughout the year at a constant 45 degree Fahrenheit.
This book is a great introduction to tribal lore for anyone interested in the history of the Ojibwe people in the Upper Peninsula. In particular, I would recommend the booklet for classroom use in any unit on Native American history and culture. It is my hope that this reinvigorated edition of the legend will find a new generation of young people called forth to learn more about the culture, whether or not it is their own heritage." — Read the complete review at the U.P. Book Review.
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In this article, you are going to read more about cheap air tickets to India from the USA. Well many Indian students go aboard to study or to do a job they look for cheap air tickets for international. Mostly couples and family visit for tourism. According to the survey we have found that Spicejet, Air India, and Indigo provide the cheapest air tickets to India.
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India is a fantastic travel destination that has long been a favorite of those looking for a spiritual, cultural, or historical adventure. With our India tickets, you can experience the charm of this huge country for yourself. Many civilizations have come and gone in this ancient land, and each one has left a concrete and intangible legacy for future generations to enjoy. The spiritual and cultural impacts of the country, however, are possibly the most powerful of all.
Every year, millions of people flock to India to witness the country's unadulterated spiritual and cultural ferocity. Of course, India has a lot more to offer.
There's the incredible fauna, which is exemplified by the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger; the breathtaking natural beauty that is unparalleled in the world; famous sights like the Taj Mahal; and all of the modern conveniences and charms that are enjoyed by people.
Britons make up one of the largest groups of foreign visitors to India. Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals from the United Kingdom travel to Indian cities. The country's two busiest hubs, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, are served by all major carriers.
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Flights to Delhi and Mumbai are readily available from all major UK airports, including London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Newcastle. Other major Indian cities, such as Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bangalore, are well connected to most UK airports, in addition to Delhi and Mumbai. As one might assume, London Heathrow has the most flights to all of India's main cities.
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India is unlike any other location on Earth: breathtakingly beautiful, interesting, spiritual, tremendously energetic, loud, and so much more. The only way to truly grasp what we're talking about is to come to see us. Witness incredible views such as the Taj Mahal, widely regarded as one of the world's most magnificent structures, and the gorgeous Himalayas, which run across the northern areas.
It's no surprise that India is extremely popular with American students and young people seeking adventure and/or study abroad opportunities. Plus, with our flight discounts, you can make it all a reality.
Because India is such a huge country, it has a number of international airports.
Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi is the largest and busiest of them all, with 70 million people passing through each year. Taking the Metro from the airport to the city center takes around half an hour.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is India's second busiest airport, with almost 50 million people passing through each year. Taxis are the quickest way to get to the city center, taking anything from half an hour to two hours depending on traffic.
Chennai, Calcutta, Kochi, and Jaipur all have international airports.
Air India is now the sole airline that flies directly from the United States to India, with flights departing from locations on both the east and west coasts, including San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. From San Francisco (landing in Delhi), the journey takes around 16 hours, and from New York, it takes about 13 hours (also landing in Delhi).
If you're willing to make a connection, you'll have a lot more possibilities, though those flights will obviously take longer overall.
Because of its size, India has a variety of climate systems, but the best time to visit for nice weather is between October and March when the days are warm, dry, and sunny. If you want to go trekking in the Himalayas, start planning in November. Before then, there's a potential for low-hanging clouds, which won't make for spectacular views.
Festivals and events abound in India, so familiarise yourself with the key ones so you can plan your vacation properly. Both Holi and Diwali are important events to attend!
India is one of the best places in the world to travel on a student budget, with rates significantly lower than in the United States. It's not difficult to find delicious meals for a few bucks (and with all the delicious Indian food, you'll want to eat a lot). You'll find that sightseeing, food, transportation, and lodging are all significantly less expensive than you may expect. Have a blast!
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Capcom has to get Street Fighter 6 right, and not just for the sake of the series 35th anniversary
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During the application process, you may find that employers are hesitant to hire you because of the conviction on your record. However, it is important to tell the truth in your applications and interviews when asked. When this question comes up, it is important that you are open and honest with your potential employer about your criminal record. Lying or trying to avoid the question could turn hesitation into refusal, while a forthright answer could give you the chance to discuss their concerns and alleviate them.
Consider requesting that your record be set aside.
Some estimate that unemployment after conviction is as much as 27% in the United States, much of that is due to having this conviction on your background check. It is possible, though, to request that this conviction be expunged from your record. If you were charged with a crime but the charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, you could petition to have your record set aside immediately if you meet certain criteria. If you were found guilty, served your time and have not had difficulties with the law since, you may also be eligible for expungement.
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A Likai-mező () egy karsztmező Horvátországban, Likában Lika-Zengg megyében.

Fekvése
A Lika-mező a Velebit-hegység keleti lejtői alatt, mintegy 140 km hosszúságban, a Velebittel párhuzamosan fekszik. Területe 465 km². Tengerszint feletti magassága 565–590 m, ezért inkább fennsíknak tekinthető. A mező az ún. Dinári irányban (északnyugat – délkelet) húzódik, és öt kisebb mezőből áll: Lipovo, Kosinjsko, Pazariško, Brezovo és Gospić. A nagyobb folyói a Lika és a Ričina. Télen a területet hó borítja, különösen a Velebit mentén nagyobb magasságú peremeken. A Velebit közelsége ellenére azonban nedves és melegebb levegő hatol be, ami nagyobb mennyiségű csapadékot hoz. Gyakoriak a heves esőzések, így nincs vízhiány, de a víz gyorsan le is folyik a föld alá. A mezőn áthalad a Károlyváros - Gospić – Karlobag főút és a likai vasútvonal. A legnagyobb települése és központja Gospić városa.

Gazdaság
Az itt élők főként mezőgazdaságból (burgonya stb.) és állattartásból élnek.

Vizei
A mezőn a Lika és Gacka víznyelőben végződő folyók folynak át mellékfolyóikkal, a legnagyobbakat említve a Novčicával, az Otešicával, a Jadovával, délen pedig a Ričicával és az Otučával. Mindegyikük Likán ered, ahol rövid útjuk után a föld alá süllyednek. A víz nem tűnik el, hanem tovább folyik a föld alatt. Nagyobbik része, körülbelül háromnegyede, a tenger felé, kisebb része pedig a Fekete-tenger vízgyűjtő területének folyói felé. A Velebit-hegység mentén a folyók gyakoribbak, a keleti oldalon pedig ritkábban fordulnak elő. Ennek okát a vízzáró kőzetekben kell keresni. A folyók egy része állandó, mint például a Lika és a Gacka, mások az év szárazabb részén kiszáradnak. Ilyenek például a Krbava, a Suvaja és a Jadova.

Növény- és állatvilág
A kellő mennyiségű csapadék ellenére a Lika növényzete nem olyan dús, mint Gorski kotar. Ennek oka a mezőgazdaság. Az emberek a mezőgazdaság miatt a sík részeken erdőket vágtak ki. Az árvizes területek határain kívül kis részben szántóterületek, nagyrészt pedig gyepek találhatók, amelyek az áradásoktól és a talajvizektől nedvesek. Vannak a szárazabb, sziklás gyepek is, amelyek magasabban fekszenek. A hosszan tartó áradásokkal sújtott részeken a legelő közösségek dominálnak, ahol az endemikus fajok egy része nő, mint például a csillagvirág, a kocsord és a velebiti lóhere. A magasabban fekvő száraz gyep nyáron megsárgul, ekkor kitűnnek a lila-kék iringó kék virágai. A fű között jellegzetes hangú madarak rejtőzködnek. Összesen mintegy 150 énekesmadárfaj él Likán. A héják is alkalmazkodtak ezekhez a rétekhez, mivel fészküket a földre építik. Az erdők és cserjések mellett számos szarka, szajkó és más madárfaj él. A környező hegyekben elő medvék és a farkasok is rendszeresen látogatják az itteni erdőket, de a településektől távol, ezért gyakran észrevétlenek maradnak.

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Horvátország tájegységei
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On #GivingTuesday,we kicked-off our "New Window Fund!" We are asking you, the families and friends of Visitation Academy, to help us! Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal to purchase new windows! All donors will receive their name on a donor's plaque that will hang in our Visitation entrance way in addition to being remembered at a special school mass.


The 2019 French Open takes place between Sunday, May 26 and Sunday, June 9 and Bettingpro.com's tennis tipsters will be offering betting tips & predictions for the entire tournament closer to the time.
One of the biggest changes in tennis betting is the move from the betting shop to online. This has given more choice to punters in terms or odds and markets but it has had another benefit as there has also been a move by the bookmakers to lure in customers by offering all sorts of benefits to having an online account.
Free bets are one such benefit, but the real innovation is that customers of the big betting firms can now watch and bet on live tennis matches online. There is an incredible array of live streamed tennis matches from across the globe every single week, including Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open.
The French Open's popularity means there is no shortage of bookmaker websites where you can place your bets on this Grand Slam tournament, but with so many bookies to choose from which ones offer the most competitive odds and the best service?
Not only does Bettingpro.com offer advice on what bets you should place on the French Open, we also offer advice on which bookmakers you should use. Our comprehensive reviews give you a rundown of what you can expect from the bookies when you become a customer of theirs.
Is there an incentive to sign up at the website - ie. free bets, risk-free bets etc? Are their French Open betting odds competitive? Do they offer much variety in the way of markets? Can I bet In-Play? What special promotions can I use to insure my bet or boost my pay-out if it is a winner? What standard of customer service can I expect?
Outright betting on French Open tennis remains a great way to make a profit while betting on one of the top competitions in tennis, but of course you have to have some patience because these types of bets are not ones that pay out quickly, unless you have placed them during the final days of the competition of course.
All bookmakers will offer odds on the outright winner of any tennis tournament. This will be available throughout the tournament and the odds will be updated after each match. Some firms even offer outright betting while matches are in play. Each-way terms on this bet are 1/2 odds for 1, 2 places. This means that if you bet on Andy Murray at odds of 14/1 and he loses in the final then you will lose half your stake but the other half will be paid at odds of 2/1, which would result in a profit. Be aware that you must select "each-way" on your betslip if you wish to have this insurance and that your stake will be doubled - a £10 each-way bet on Murray will require a total stake of £20.
Perhaps you cannot decide between two players – so why not back them both to reach the final instead? The 'Name The Finalists' betting market is simple, you bet on which two teams will go head-to-head for the French Open title. This market offers an opportunity to make a nice profit because there is added risk – you will need two players to reach the final, and not one, for this bet to be a winner. And while there are always tends to be a couple of clear favourites, even the shortest priced final can be backed at an appealing price before and during the tournament. But of course, as the action unfolds those odds could shorten quickly.
This French Open betting market is very similar to the 'Name The Finalists' one, but in this instance you only need to select one team to make the final. Fancy Rafael Nadal to go all the way to the final but not completely convinced that he will lift the trophy? If so then this is market for you. However, the odds in this market are a good deal shorter than those available in the 'Name The Finalists' because there is less risk. They are backable though, but just like the two markets I mentioned before, they will get shorter as the competition unfolds.
Betting on French Open matches has never been easier and there has never been so many markets to choose from for every single match – but which markets should you be using in an attempt to make a profit?
All bookmakers will offer odds on individual match winners and it is simply a case of backing who you think will win the match.
This is as simple as it seems, you bet on the final score in the match. There are six options; 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 0-3, 1-3 and 2-3 and the bookmaker will offer odds on each. If you are correct then you win your bet.
Most bookmakers will offer game handicap betting on tennis matches. This is where you don't bet on a player to win the match but attempt to predict by how many games they will win. The bookmakers set a predicted game line to give both players odds of around even money and then you make your selection on whether the line is correct or not. This is a good bet to place when there are strong favourites in a match. Alex Zverev will, for example, be a short price favourite to win in the first round. There will be some that will think that the German will win easily and so may want to bet on him to cover a handicap line of 5.5 games (win by more than six games (6-3, 6-3 or better)) while there are others who may think his opponent can keep the match tight and so will either win or lose by less than six games.
Similar to the handicap, the bookmaker will set a line on how many games there will be in a match. The odds will then be roughly even money on either side of the line and punters have to decide whether there will be more or less than the amount of games predicted. A standard line for a hot favourite may be around 20 games, which would mean a 6-4, 6-4 win. If you think that there will be more than that (in a match where there are big servers for example) then you can bet on the Over. If you think there will be less then you can back Under. It doesn't matter who wins the match, simply how many games are played.
All bookmakers now offer in-play betting and the number of markets vary depending on the firm. bet365 tend to have the most and are quickest to update due to their live streaming technology, which is often ahead of the TV pictures. They will offer markets ranging from match winner to next point and the odds will reflect how the match is panning out. There are, however, often opportunities for tennis experts to read the game better than the traders and so to make a profit in-play.


Traditional LCD televisions are available in sizes as small as 15 inches and as large as 65 inches. LED backlight televisions are currently available in sizes ranging from 46 inches to 70 inches. When comparing their sizes the LED backlit model will is more expensive.
=> A larger number of LCD TVs being produced today, with LED televisions demanding a premium for the often better picture quality.


Water is abstracted from the Island's rivers and groundwater for a range of uses including public water supply, agriculture and industry. Conditions may be attached to the licence to protect the rights of existing users and to ensure that the water environment, such as river flows and wetlands, are not unacceptably affected.
The major aquifers on the Island are the Chalk, the Upper Greensand and the Lower Greensand. Abstractions for public water supply are from the two largest rivers, The Eastern Yar and the Medina.
Demand for public water supply is the greatest stress on water resources with 86% of all licenced groundwater abstraction for public supply. Nearly 57% of surface water abstraction is also for public supply. A cross- Solent main pumps water from Testwood Reservoir in Hampshire to augment the Island's supply.
Water is also moved around the Island by Southern Water, including a scheme which transfers groundwater from the Lower Greensand and transfers it to the Medina. Water is then transferred from the Medina to the Eastern Yar to allow abstraction at Sandown.


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Q: How to order test cases using priority and groups annotation? there are some flows that i want to test through automation. i am using selenium , maven, java and testNG. i have 2 different class. Let say class A and Class B.
 public class A (){
    @Test(groups="flow1",priority=0)
    public void method a1()
    {
    }
    @Test(groups="flow1".priority=2)
    public void method a2()
    {
    }
    @Test
    public void method a3()
    {
    }

and 2nd class is class B
 public class b (){
    @Test(groups="flow1", priority=1)
    public void method b1()
    {
    }
    @Test
    public void method b2()
    {
    }
    @Test
    public void method b3()
    {
    }

now i want to achieve flow like below
method a1()
method b1()
method a2()

i had try in this way through testng.xml
 <test name="test1">
    <groups>
    <run>
    <include name="flow1" />
    </run>
    </groups>
    <classes>
    <class name="a" />
    <class name="b" />
    </classes>
    </test>

but i am not getting that output. it will run only one test cases and then it is skipping others.
i had try also some different way but i am not getting my goal.
can anybody help me
thanks

A: in your testng.xml just add group-by-instances="true"
<suite thread-count="2" verbose="10" name="testSuite" parallel="tests">
<test verbose="2" name="MytestCase" group-by-instances="true">
    <classes>
        <class name="com.A.classA" />
        <class name="com.A.classB" />
    </classes>
</test>
</suite>

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Hotels in Zamboanga - Philippines
Garden Orchid Hotel
Found along Governor Camins Avenue in Zamboanga City, Garden Orchid Hotel never fails to satisfy its guests with its superior amenities, high quality services, and convenient location. There are around 85 elegant rooms available inside this place, each of which has fine amenities such as refrigerators, satellite TV sets, and centralized air-condition systems. Furthermore, it features a Spanish-themed restaurant, which serves delightful European specialties among others. Above all, it highlights major facilities including an executive clubhouse, spacious convention center, and several multifunction rooms. Completing its first-class hotel accommodations are reliable services such as guided tours, dry cleaning, and room service.
Grand Astoria Hotel
Grand Astoria Hotel is situated right along Major Jalbon Street, which is one of the major roads in Zamboanga City. This hospitality service provider is very proud to present people with first-rate hotel accommodations, reliable services, and convenient location. With over 80 rooms to choose from, its guests can enjoy the convenience of first-class amenities including a business center, multipurpose rooms, and banquet facilities. Simultaneously, it also offers special services like laundry, room service, and airport transfers. For dining purposes, the place is proud to present its very own Lotus Restaurant, which specializes in flavor-rich Oriental and Chinese cuisines.
Lantaka Hotel
Found along Valderrosa Street in Zamboanga City, Lantaka Hotel is a premier resort positioned right in front of the ocean, which makes it interesting to numerous tourists and guests. Right inside, the guestrooms are subdivided into two major types, namely Single Rooms and Double Rooms. By staying inside this fine resort facility, people can enjoy first-class in-room amenities including bathtubs, hot showers, and refrigerators. Major hotel facilities include several function rooms, a coffee shop, and a swimming pool. In terms of dining, the place has an exclusive restaurant and a cozy bar that serves as an outstanding place to hang out and socialize with other hotel guests.
Marcian Garden Hotel
Stationed at one of the finest spots along Governor Camins Avenue, Marcian Garden Hotel is another impressive hospitality service provider in Zamboanga City. Through the years, this place has served local and foreign tourists alike. Its rooms are subcategorized into three major groups, namely Suites, Deluxe Rooms, and Standard Rooms. Among its major highlights are an outdoor swimming pool, a poolside grill, and a convention center. Other notable features include several food service providers, while providing topnotch services such as airport transfers, van arrangements, and laundry.
Jardin de la Vina Hotel and Restaurant
Another topnotch hospitality service provider in Zamboanga City is Jardin de la Vina Hotel and Restaurant, which is found along Governor Alvarez Avenue. Overall, it has three floors to offer comprised mainly by 30 air-conditioned rooms. Likewise, it has other interesting facilities including a comprehensive business center, a capacious parking lot, and elevator. Furthermore, the place has a rooftop restaurant that offers people fascinating views of the area.


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Seawind Plaza arrives at 100% Leased Retail Space
Generously sized retail space with 40 ft. of storefront located in the Seawind Plaza Shopping Center at 2589 SE Federal Highway in Stuart arrives at a 100% leased occupancy. Site features a mainly open floor concept with a restroom, and two double door entrances with...
Restaurant w/ Drive-thru Redevelopment | SOLD $425,000
Restaurant with Drive-thru located at 2712 US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, FL sold for $425,000 on December 30th. Excellent restaurant building features great access from US-1 and shared access with Heathcote Drive. Site has potential to be redeveloped as a quick service...
Warehouse at 885 SE Monterey Sold for over $2.1 Million
Exceptional 10,000 sf showroom with outdoor lot on 1.35 acres with great exposure to SE Monterey Road in Stuart, Florida sold for $2,125,000 on December 23rd. The property is being renovated for the future home of O'Reilly Auto Parts; an American auto parts retailer...
Gardens Plaza Storefront Sold for $2.2 Million
The Gardens Plaza in Port St. Lucie, Florida sold for $2,200,000 to a local investor on December 16th. The fully leased storefront was renovated with a brand new interior and exterior back in 2015. It is located in a prime retail location with easy on/off access to US...
Life Storage Self Storage Facility Sold for $9.3 Million
Brand new 2020 construction of a Life Storage Self-Storage Facility located at 7366 Friendship Springs Boulevard in Flowery Branch, Georgia sold for $9,300,000 on December 15th. The three-story 94,098 SF building features climate controlled units, electronic gate...
Storage facility in Malabar, FL sells for $13 Million
The expansive 108,150 SF Malabar Storage Facility at 2700 Malabar Road in Malabar, Florida recently sold for $13,000,000 on December 15th. There is a total of 353 climate controlled units ranging from 5x5 to 10x25, in addition to 401 non-climate controlled units that...
Industrial Warehouse sold for $285K
A local flooring company purchased the 8,190 sf industrial warehouse property located on the corner of 5th Ave. and Florida Ave. in Fort Pierce. The site sits on a 0.24 acre lot and features four (4) bay doors and high traffic volume via US-Highway 1. In close...
Baron Real Estate joins Toys for Tots Campaign and Guardian for New Futures Toy Drive this Christmas!
Our exceptional team at Baron Commercial Real Estate of Stuart and Baron Real Estate of St Lucie West, Florida have joined a helping hand in connection with Toys for Tots Campaign and the Guardian for New Futures Toy Drive. With the success of huge donations from...
Medical Office Suites Sold for $340K at Hillmoor Professional Plaza
Medical office condos located in the Hillmoor Professional Plaza at 1801 SE Hillmoor in Port St. Lucie, Florida recently sold for $340,000 on November 18th. The units that were sold were Suites 108-110. The site features a waiting area, reception desk, exam rooms with...
Warehouse & Land in Jensen Beach SOLD for $1.5M
Excellent turn-key 7,476 SF warehouse / office building with ample yard space has just sold for a combined total of $1,500,000. The property was sold along with 2.07 acres of land next door. Site features a 5,400 sf warehouse space with 5 roll-up bay doors and a...
Wine Bar & Lounge Coming to Downtown Jensen Beach!
There's a new wine bar in town! Cork'd Wine Bar & Lounge is occupying the 1,700 SF space located at 1989 NE Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach, Florida. The space features an open floor plan interior with a large window that allows plenty of natural lighting....
LEASED! Warehouse at 845 SW Enterprise Way
The 3,000 SF Warehouse Space has been leased to Coastal Green Energy Solutions, LLC, a window and door installation specialist at 845 SW Enterprise Way in Stuart, Florida. Coastal Green Energy Solutions occupied the warehouse on November 1st and signed a 2 year lease....
Warehouse/Business Center SOLD $650K
Established warehouse/business center located at 279-287 SE Monterey Road in Stuart, Florida, sold for $650,000 on November 5th. The site features high exposure to the road, signage and ample parking. Located just minutes away from Kanner Highway, which connects to...
Residential Corner Lot sells for $155K in Port St. Lucie
The residential land (corner lots) located at 174 SW Becker Road and 4601 SW Paley Road in Port St. Lucie, Florida sold for $155,000.00 on October 12th. Jeremiah Baron's Sales & Leasing Agent Matt Mondo, represented both the Buyer and Seller in a smooth...
Goodwill Plaza sells for $2.1 Million
Property located at 1099 NW 21st Street in Stuart, Florida just sold for $2.1 Million. It is situated on a 1.91 AC of land and features a 19,519 sf building occupied by Goodwill and the Humane Society. Features traffic counts exceeding 50,000 cars a day with high...
Hannan Environmental leases Interpark Place
The Interpark Place Commerce Park in St Lucie West located at 560 NW Interpark Place has been leased to Hannan Environmental Services who will occupy the entire property with a 5 year leasing contract. The property has a total of 15,250 square feet consisting of both...
And the 2019 Power Broker goes to…
Congratulations to Jeremiah Baron for winning CoStar's Top Sales Broker for 2019 by closing over $30 million in sales! We're looking forward to a record breaking 2020!
Freestanding Building in Fort Pierce gets Leased
Excellent 7,600 sf industrial warehouse with an expansive nearly 1/2 acre rear gated storage lot has been recently leased to Off The Chain Towing and Recovery, LLC with a 38 month contract. The front retail / showroom and office space is fully air conditioned and...
Bahama Bays Business Park sells for over $1.5M
The Bahama Bays Business Park sold for $1,540,000 on September 15th as an investment deal. The property has a total of six buildings adding up to a total of 30,558 sf on 2.01 acres of land. Bahama Bays is located at 3309-3313 Oleander Avenue in Ft. Pierce, Florida and...
New Tenants Lease Storefront Retail Spaces
Excellent storefront spaces located at 1999-2009 NE Jensen Beach Blvd in the heart of Downtown Jensen Beach leases to new tenants. The Island Kava Root Bar and Glass Chamber signs 5 year leases. The area gets an abundance of walking traffic due to its quaint location...
RV Park in Okeechobee sells for $385,000
PJ's RV Park at 5250 S. US Highway 441 in Okeechobee, Florida sold for $385,000. Property has two parcels of land totaling 9/10 of an acre and holds 21 RV Pads. Waterfront access to Lake Okeechobee. Docks, Fish Cleaning Station and Boat Ramp. The sale was executed by...
Unique Historic Property sells for $430,000
Rare historic freestanding property with recent renovations in Fort Pierce, Florida sells for $430,000. The two-story building features a Spanish style design with a freshly painted exterior. Property is located on an ample 2 acre lot which offers plenty of parking,...
GA Storage Facility sells for $7.4M
A well-established self storage facility in Eastanollee, Georgia has just sold for a grand total of $7,488,000. The site consists of a total of 62,970 sf of storage on a 9.75 acre lot. This great investment deal was purchased by a self storage investor who has since...
7320 US Hwy 1 sells for $1,250,000
Property located just North of E Prima Vista Blvd., in Port St. Lucie with great exposure to high traffic area of US-1 sold for $1,250,000 on August 6th. The property features two industrial showroom / warehouse buildings with great visibility along US-1 in Port St....
Palm Breeze Plaza Shopping Center sells for $4,699,000
Palm Breeze Plaza Shopping Center at 1105-1119 NE Jensen Beach Blvd in Jensen Beach, Florida sold for $4,699,000 and closed on July 22nd. Property features a pylon sign, new upgraded LED parking lot lighting, a total roof maintenance, and parking lot...
Avonlea Land sells for $195,000
Vacant Industrial Lots (Parcels 21-26) have been sold for a total of $195,000. The site is located at the Industrial Park of Avonlea in Jensen Beach, Florida, only minutes away from US Highway 1. The sale was executed by Matt Crady at Jeremiah Baron & Co....
Ivy Salon & Spa Signs 3-Yr Lease
Ivy Salon & Spa has just signed a 3 year lease at their new location at 322 SE Georgia Avenue in Stuart, Florida. The exceptional 1,800 square foot freestanding building is located near the sought after Downtown Stuart area. Corner building features ample parking...
Industrial Property on Monroe Street sells for $800,000
Excellent 7,450 sf freestanding steel building split up as 7,000 sf of warehouse with a 450 sf air conditioned office sold for $800,000. The property is located at 3099 SE Monroe Street in Stuart, Florida. Ideal for a variety of uses ranging from industrial,...
Making it in Real Estate
One of the many projects we've made happen in real estate is the Baron Shoppes of Tradition located in Port St. Lucie, Florida at SW Tradition Parkway and SW Village Parkway. Our tenants include Chipotle, Bagel Brothers, and Paradise Car Wash. The site features a...
Development Land in Port St. Lucie sells for $1,200,000
Exceptional 1.05 AC development land located within one of the fastest growing areas in Port St. Lucie sold for $1,200,000. Site is located at 2080 SW Gatlin Boulevard and is easily accessible from I-95. Trade area includes many National tenants such as Walmart, Sam's...
3610 SE Federal Highway at Sabal Plaza leases for 5 years
Prime location retail property at 3610 SE Federal Highway, Bay #3 at Sabal Plaza is leased by ZR Custom Closets, LLC . Property sits adjacent to Lowe's Home Improvement and surrounded by other National brands such as McDonald's, Checkers, Bealls Outlet, Dollar Tree,...
1140 NE Dixie Highway sells for $385,000
Excellent well-maintained 2,340 sf service garage features four (4) bay doors, its own monument sign, a vehicle lift, reception area, and has been completely renovated with a new roof, plus electric. Located on NE Dixie Highway, in the industrial area of Rio the...
Warehouse space leased at Industrial Park at Avonlea
LEASED! Excellent 4,200 SF of building space leased to Eden's Marine at 1265 NE Savannah Road in the Industrial Park at Avonlea in Jensen Beach, Florida. The site features an open floor warehouse space with a 200 sf office area, two 16 ft. roll up doors, 24 ft....
550 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd sells for $850,000
Excellent investment property sells for $850,000 in The Magic Professional Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Property consists of a two-story multi-tenant professional office building with great exposure to SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. The sale was executed by Chris...
Industrial Pad sells for $284K
A 9,800 sf land lot situated in the Industrial Park at Avonlea has just been sold for a grand total of $284,200. A local air conditioning contractor has purchased the land to open its new headquarters. The transaction was handled by Jeremiah Baron and Chris Belland...
7.47 AC Land in Stuart sells for $2M
A 7.47 acre vacant land located just of SE Central Parkway in Stuart has just sold for a grand total of $2,000,000. The land was sold to Meritage Homes of Florida, a home development company specializing in building smart, energy efficient homes throughout Florida....
Live/Work Property in Stuart sells for $625,000
A multi-level office property located just off Ocean Blvd. in Stuart has been sold for a total of $625,000. The 4,260 sf building consists of two-story office/multipurpose space with an expansive ground floor parking garage. Site had a number of upgrades including new...
0.72 AC Land in PSL sells for $275K
A 0.72 AC land located along SE Port St. Lucie Blvd. has just been sold for a total of $275,000. The piece of property has been pre-approved for development, however, future plans for the the site have not yet been disclosed. The site was sold by Matt Mondo,...
Retail/Warehouse in Stuart sells for $1.250M
A 10,000 sf auto dealership property located on SE Monterey Road in Stuart has just been sold for a total of $1,250,000. The property has a great layout consisting of warehouse and office space, plus ample parking and yard space. A local investor purchased the...