text:
Shimizu, Osamu
Shimizu, Osamu, Japanese composer; b. Osaka, Nov. 4, 1911; d. Tokyo, Oct. 29, 1986. He studied traditional Japanese instruments, and also took courses in theory and composition with Hashimoto and Hoso-kawa at the Tokyo Music School (1936–39). He was active in the music dept. of Tokyo Radio, and also wrote articles on music.
DRAMATIC: Opera : The Tale of the Mask-Maker Shuzenji (Osaka, Nov. 4, 1954); The Charcoal Princess (Osaka, Nov. 1, 1956); The Man Who Shoots at the Blue Sky (Osaka, Nov. 26, 1956); Gauche, the Violoncellist (Osaka, Oct. 11, 1957); The Singing Skeleton (Osaka, March 15, 1962); Shunkan, the Exile (Osaka, Nov. 18, 1964); The Merciful Poet, operetta (1965); Muko Erabi (The Marriage Contest), comic opera (Los Angeles, Oct. 3, 1968); Daibutsu- Kaigen (The Great Image of Buddha), historic opera on the inauguration of the bronze statue of Buddha on April 9, A.D. 752 (Tokyo, Oct. 2, 1970); Ikuta Gawa (The River Ikuta; Tokyo, Nov. 10, 1971). Ba11et : The Sun (1955); The Crane (1956); The Earth (1957); Araginu (1958); Fire in the Field (1962); Love Poems (1966). ORCH.: Ballad for Violin and Orch. (1941); Dance Suite on the Themes of Flowers (1944); Poème for Flute and Orch. (1950); 4 Movements on Indian Melodies (1950); 3 syms.: No. 1 (Tokyo, Dec. 8, 1951), No. 2 (1957), and No. 3 (1961); Suite (1953); Taiheiraku (1971). CHAMBER :String Quartet (1940); Ballad for Flute and Piano (1940); Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon (1958). VOCAL: Olympic Hymn, for the opening of the Olympic Games (Tokyo, Oct. 10, 1964); numerous cantatas, including Ren-nyo (Tokyo, April 8, 1948), La Paix (Tokyo, April 22, 1949), and Hymn to Dengyo-Daishi (1966); much choral music; many songs.
"Shimizu, Osamu ." Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. . Encyclopedia.com. 14 Jan. 2021 <https://www.encyclopedia.com>.
"Shimizu, Osamu ." Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. . Encyclopedia.com. (January 14, 2021). https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/shimizu-osamu
"Shimizu, Osamu ." Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. . Retrieved January 14, 2021 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/shimizu-osamu
Charles Wakefield Cadman , Cadman, Charles Wakefield Cadman, Charles Wakefield, important American composer; b. Johnstown, Pa., Dec. 24, 1881; d. Los Angeles, Dec. 30, 1946. Hi… Henze, Hans Werner , Henze, Hans Werner Henze, Hans Werner, outstanding German composer; b. Gütersloh, July 1, 1926. He entered the Braunschweig State Music School in 194… Paul Hindemith , Hindemith, Paul (b Hanau, 1895; d Frankfurt, 1963). Ger.-born Amer. composer, conductor, violist, and teacher (Amer. cit. 1945). Became first violini… John Gardner , Gardner, John (Linton), English composer and teacher; b. Manchester, March 2, 1917. He studied with Sir Hugh Allen, Ernest Walker, Thomas Armstrong,… Antal Dorati , Doráti, Antal Doráti, Antal, distinguished Hungarian-born American conductor and composer; b. Budapest, April 9, 1906; d. Gerzensee, near Bern, Nov.… Horatio William Parker , Parker, Horatio (William) Parker, Horatio (William), eminent American composer and pedagogue; b. Auburndale, Mass., Sept. 15, 1863; d. Cedarhurst, N.…
Nordgren, Pehr Henrik
Dan, Ikuma
Andrašovan, Tibor
Gefors, Hans
Kondorossy, Leslie
Pergament, Moses
Takata, Saburô
Shimi
Shimer College: Tabular Data
Shimer College: Narrative Description
Shimenawa
Shimeld, Thomas J. 1977–
Shimei
Shimeath
Shimeah
Shimberg, Benjamin 1918-2003
Shimazaki, Tōson
Shimanskaya, Vera (1981–)
Shimano Inc.
Shimakage, Seiko (1949–)
Shim, Kunsu
Shim, Jae K.
Shim, Eunmi 1964–
Shim'on, Joseph ben Judah Ibn
Shim Eun-Jung (1971–)
Shilts, Randy Martin
Shilts, Randdy
Shilton, Peter
Shilshah
Shimko, Bonnie
Shimko, Bonnie 1941-
Shimko, Bonnie 1941–
Shimma
shimmery
Shimoda, Todd 1955- (Adrian Too)
Shimogaichi, Yoichi 1934–
Shimomura, Osamu
Shimoni (Originally Shimonovitz), David
Shimoni, Kobi (1979–)
Shimoni, Youval
Shimono, Sab 1943–
Shimonoseki, Treaty of
Shimose, Pedro (1940–)
Shimoyama, Hifumi
Shimpock, Kathy E(lizabeth)
Shimri
Shimrith
Shimrom
Shimron
Shimshai


text:
Contact: Becky Robinson,
Florida Thoroughbred
Breeders' and Owners' Association
United front
Thoroughbred breeders and owners come together on horse sale issues.
The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association (FTBOA) Tuesday applauded an agreement between a group of stakeholders working to promote integrity in public and private horse sales in Florida. FTBOA, working in conjunction with prominent Thoroughbred owner Earle Mack and the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company (OBS), Tuesday presented their joint recommendations to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, on a comprehensive set of rules aimed at protecting Florida's horse industry and ensuring the state's $7-billion horse industry continues to flourish.
Earle Mack is a West Palm Beach resident who has been a national leader in the push for horse sale reforms. Mack, a former U.S. Ambassador to Finland, has owned many top racehorses, including Electrocutionist, a multiple group stakes winner while owned by Mr. Mack, who subsequently won the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup, after being privately sold to Sheikh Mohammed. Mr. Mack also owned Peteski, a Canadian Horse of the Year and MG1W November Snow. He is a longtime breeder, buyer and seller at major Thoroughbred auctions in North America and around the world.
Following months of meetings and discussions with Mr. Mack and other horse owners, breeders, buyers, sellers, FTBOA officials, OBS representatives, and veterinarians, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has been working to fashion rules and regulations to govern horse sales and protect buyers.
"Kerry Flack, Assistant Director of Marketing for The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Mr. Mack, and many other individuals in the horse industry have contributed their time and expertise to draft the regulations on behalf of the industry. These are areas of great importance and everyone is to be commended for their efforts," said Richard Hancock, Executive Vice President of the FTBOA.
"I'm pleased with the progress we have made together with this giant step forward. We must be diligent in our continued efforts to protect the integrity of the horse marketplace and thereby encourage wider public participation in our great industry," said Mack. "The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked all of us to work together and come back with an agreement on rules that would protect horse buyers in Florida. I congratulate the FTBOA and OBS management for their hard work and spirit of cooperation in the public good by getting this accomplished. "
"The Florida group, including Mr. Mack, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, Florida Veterinary Medical Association, Florida Association of Equine Practitioners, Florida Horse Council, Florida Quarter Horse Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the National Association of Two-Year-Old Consignors together with The Florida Department of Agriculture have worked together for many hours in order to improve both public and private sales of horses in the state," said Tom Chiota, President of Ocala Breeders' Sales Company.
View the published press release featuring Earle I Mack at Bloodhorse.
View the corresponding article featuring Earle I Mack.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Aside from being one of the best sequels ever, T2 taught us all that sometimes the robots that try to kill us can eventually become our friends and a new Blu-ray SkyNet edition of the film was recently released to coincide with the release of the new Terminator Salvation in theaters. Terminator 2- Judgment Day is one of the high water marks for science fiction action films with acting and writing that matches the wonder of the amazing special effects and it has gone on to become an icon in the 20th Century film canon with its references and theme (which has remained popular in the theaters with films such as the Matrix, I,Robot, and Wall-E).
The DVD itself includes multiple versions of the film including the special director's extended edition which is an encoded Easter egg (type in number 82997) and the alternate versions actually have some real variations from the theatrical release. The film looks fantastic after being optimized for a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player (it may have limited functionality in a 1.0 player) and James Cameron's sleek visuals are decidedly crisp and tonally brilliant in this version. As an added bonus the DVD has as a number of added materials such as deleted scenes, commentaries, picture in picture trivia games, and on-line features.
More than anything else, it's fun to watch a great film which stands the test of time and remember back when Guns-n-Roses still rocked and Arnold Schwarzenegger was just blowing stuff up in California rather than vetoing bills?


Want to be notified of new releases in uipoet/sublime-jshint?
Linux: Make sure jshint is in your environment path.
Windows: Installing node with the Windows Installer from nodejs.org is assumed.
Note: JSHint will use the first .jshintrc file found traversing from the active file in Sublime Text up to your project's root.
Note: Without Sublime Package Control, you could manually clone to Packages directory as 'JSHint', exactly.
Note: The control-j/alt-j shortcut changes the Build System on the current file to JSHint, then Builds to run JSHint on the file and output any errors for jumping to within the file. You could alternatively set the Build System to Automatic and command-b/control-b/F7, but only on files that end with .js.


can i download application like ngpay or snaptu or other application which are use by gprs services. ??
I like this phone, it's light,practical, advantage multiple, but the only thing is in sorting numbers to write the message in Arabic, for example the letter أor A in Arabic must be alone not with the other letters.
i have this phone for a year now, and its all working perfectly fine the same condition as i both it the first time. The only thing i hate the most about this phone is that, its loudspeaker isn't that loud,.. too bad compare to nokia's xpressmusic phones. It's headset is precious!! you cannot find any other pair of its headphone aside from its original headset. Mine got broke, so now, i don't have any headphones anymore :(, plus you cannot download themes, and its quite running slow, but it can still catch u up.
The best thing is that, i can use this phone as webcamera through my laptop, i can download/upload files from this phone through my computer so easy through the USB cable. Its camera is quite bad for its picture quality but good for 1.3 Megapixels of today.
The phone is so thin and fashionable, thats why i bought this phone. The keypads are awesome, very nice and attractive. I use screen protector so that keypads and screen displays will not be scratched too much. I can play a complete movie via .mp4 format, but you have to convert it to 128/128 display.
The battery is perfect. It can last at least 2days with normal use (text/call) average of 80txts/3 (5mins) call a day.
Its very light and strong. I dropped this phone for about 7times now and its still working fine except when i dropped this phone while walking through roadside while raining, it got scratch on its corner and now it looks aweful but not noticable!
And the most, it only cost Php 3,999 (philippine peso)of $88 (US Dollar) for all its features! its AWESOME!!
ARUN KULKARNI CHENN, 30 Mar 2009hi iam using this phone for past 2weeks excellent look and easy to use,i bought it from the mo... moredoes ur gprs work on it?
how can i get themes on these phone?
Lhen, 18 Dec 2009Itz, how much is it? Thanks.b4 4k, i think now it's much more cheaper. try it or call them. power telecom ctc:632-4411849.
itz, 14 Dec 2009i really love this phone. so easy to use/compatible for anything/the style/memory/specs/but he... moreItz, how much is it? Thanks.
i really love this phone. so easy to use/compatible for anything/the style/memory/specs/but help me to find black one since ive already have white color.text me here pls if you have the numbers where can i avail.thank you! +63923-9604968.
Lhen, 04 Dec 2009Where can I find this phone here in the Philippines? Thankies.sm north annex 4th level power telecom.. this is really good phone.
why not available in indonesia???


text:
Q: How do I share sign-in information between Outlook Web Anywhere and Exchange Web Services? I'm attempting to develop a chrome extension which will allow a user to use Outlook Web Anywhere more effectively.  During development, I noticed that there doesn't appear to be any way to share login information between OWA (which uses form based authentication) and Exchange Web Services (which I'm using for the bulk of the extension), because EWS uses only simple authentication and OWA uses a cookie based form authentication.
Should I attempt to provide users a relatively insecure method of storing their username/password on the local disk (maybe encrypted with some kind of generated key) or provide them no real way to keep their session alive between browser sessions?
If anyone's at all familiar with development of either OWA or EWS, maybe they can provide some insight to the situation that I'm not aware of.  I don't want to have to force users to have a certain login scheme on their exchange servers, so any server-side settings changes are out of the question.  Is there another way to share the authentication information that I'm not aware of?

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Michael , hope the running is going well! India Direct is a wonderful charity , I've been supporting them for years, so very happy to combine doing so with celebrating the dawn of your 7th decade!
Great cause to support - happy running! Love, Neal and Eluned.
A great challenge for a fantastic Charity. Happy Birthday Michael and Good Luck!!


text:
Trever L. Neuroth
Since 1991, California employers with 10 employees or more have been required to develop written workplace injury and illness prevention plans ("IIPP"). But there is no requirement that employers share those plans with employees. That could be changing soon.
In an upcoming meeting, California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board ("Standards Board") will be considering a proposed standard that would amend the current IIPP standard to include a provision allowing for employee access. If adopted, the new standard would require employers to "provide access to the Program" by either giving a printed or electronic copy to the employee or their designated representative within five business days of a request or by allowing "unobstructed access through a company server or website, which allows an employee to review, print, and email the current version of the Program."
Comments to the proposed standard showed that the five-day response window concerned both employers and union representatives; of course, for different reasons. In response to the proposed five-day deadline, the United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council commented that employees should be provided access within 48 hours. Its rationale being that the employer's IIPP "should be readily available and may be needed to address urgent work health and safety concerns." The Standards Board rejected that rationale stating that "allowing an employer five business days to respond to a request for an IIPP should not be equated to a five-day lapse in addressing an 'urgent work health and safety concern.'" On the other hand, employers argued that the five-day period was too short, with comments suggesting that the period should be lengthened to anywhere from 10 to 30 days. Again, the Standards Board rejected these comments finding that five business days was a sufficient to timeframe for employers respond.
If approved by the Standards Board, the proposed standard will continue through the rulemaking process and will likely be finalized in the coming months. In the meantime, employers in California should begin to consider how they will comply with the proposed standard. While the standard places a burden on employers, it is also intended to provide them with some flexibility. The proposed standard states that "[t]he employer shall communicate the right and procedure to access the Program to all employees." In responses to employer comments, the Standards Board stated that this subsection is intended to provide "employers with flexibility in determining the best method for providing [] access." So, employers should begin to consider how they will comply with the standard, including determining a process for requests to be made and also deciding whether the programs will be provided in hard copy or if they will provide requesting employees with access to the IIPP via a company server or website.
Jackson Lewis P.C. © 2020
Employer Liability for Employee Actions: Are You Ready For Your Company's Holiday Party?
Los Angeles District Attorney Files Criminal Charges Against University and Professor for Alleged Occupational Safety and Health Violations
Motor Carriers Continue to Roll Over AB 5
Top Five Labor Law Developments for December 2019
Trever Neuroth is an Associate in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers before both federal and state OSHA enforcement agencies. Trever also assists employers in ensuring compliance with complex safety and health regulations.
Trever.Neuroth@jacksonlewis.com
www.jacksonlewis.com


Let Del do the talking.
Why is Rupert doing that?
Sho asked Hume to open the wine bottle and then kissed him while he was busy.
I didn't expect Hector and Tracey to be here.
Ramanan wanted to meet the Jacksons.
Olson no longer wants to visit me.
Karen seems to be coming down with a cold.
I might not have told Gigi that.
Martyn was charged with armed robbery.
Jacob would kill me if he knew I told you.
Can you describe Ravi to me?
Anton won't be able to drive for a while.
Johnny asked me to say goodbye for him.
Norman and his dad built this.
Who knows where Syun is?
Ramiro stopped talking when Ralph walked into the room.
Rakhal didn't even bother to reply.
Karl is romantic, isn't he?
Jeannette never had that opportunity.
Jianyun hasn't written to Roberto in a long time.
I'm pretty sure Mayo's angry.
Jianyun's due to arrive any minute.
I just need to know who Myron is.
Nou said he wanted me to be at the meeting this afternoon.
Jackye was acquitted of the charge of stealing money from Vice, but was found guilty of attempted fraud.
Kent accused me of having broken my promise.
Manjeri has been gone for ages.
Lorien can keep a secret.
Izchak didn't know how many of them needed help.
Grace was executed in 2013.
Svante feels sorry for Sylvan.
Wendy is going to hurt himself if he's not a little more careful.
Jean could tell that Rusty wasn't well.
Rudy could be anywhere by now.
Hy wants to be really good.
Renu looked out the window at the ship that was coming into port.
Lynn didn't talk to Andrea.


Obamacare was designed to consolidate and centralize power and money—not only in the hands of government, but also its allies—and the fact that it is doing so is a reminder that there is no substitute for repealing it.
Will GOP Senators Cave on the Medical Device Tax Like the House Did?
Republicans who vote to "fix" Obamacare by selectively repealing parts of it—especially parts opposed by very well-funded business interests—aren't doing the cause of repeal any favors.
After acknowledging that Obamacare has failed, leaders in Washington should turn to Chairman Tom Price's Empowering Patients First Act, which is based largely on the 2017 Project's Winning Alternative to Obamacare and would expand access to care while lowering costs.
The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta is a timely reminder that our constitutional arrangements, with their protections of property rights, are the only real barrier against the sort of coercion by the state that is on the rise in 21st-century America.
Congress should block the Environmental Protection Agency's latest power-grab.


text:
Home › 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 150th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall £5 Gold Proof
2021 Queen Elizabeth II 150th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall £5 Gold Proof
2021 Queen Elizabeth II 150th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall £5 Gold Proof + Boxed / COA
Celebrating 150 years of incomparable performances, The Royal Mint is proud to shine the spotlight on the Royal Albert Hall and honour its unrivalled legacy of historic performances with a beautifully designed commemorative UK £5 coin.
Since 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has been the United Kingdom's home of artistic excellence, scientific brilliance and sporting mastery. Its list of alumni reads like a who's who of popular culture, earning the venue a fitting reputation as one of the most famous and prestigious venues in the world.
Now, you can celebrate this iconic venue as it marks its historic 150th anniversary. Featuring the iconic exterior of the Royal Albert Hall, the unmistakable architecture has been recreated on a UK coin in painstaking detail for the very first time.
Maximum Coin Mintage 180 (170 Issue Limit)
Reverse Designer Anne Desmet RA
Edge Inscription INSPIRING ARTS AND SCIENCES
vince M.
Royal Albert Hall Gold Prrof Coin
Great service. Kept informed and able to track from dispatch to delivery. Packaged very securely. I'd recommend without hesitation.


text: Spoken English Classes In Najafgarh Road, English Speaking Course In Najafgarh Road, Best English Speaking Institute In Najafgarh Road, Language Courses In Najafgarh Road, Best English Speaking Course In Najafgarh Road, Top 10 English Speaking Institute In Najafgarh Road, English Speaking Institute In Najafgarh Road, English Speaking Classes In Najafgarh Road, English Speaking Course In Najafgarh Road, Best Institute For English Speaking In Najafgarh Road, Best English Institute In Najafgarh Road, Best English Coaching In Najafgarh Road, Language Courses In Najafgarh Road, Top English Speaking Institute In Najafgarh Road, Best Spoken English Institute In Najafgarh Road, British English Speaking Course In Najafgarh Road


text:
Aptar Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Type: News
Geneva, 5 February 2019: AptarGroup, Inc. (Aptar) has joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Aptar is a market leader in dispensing, sealing and active packaging solutions for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectables, food and beverage markets. Aptar operates over 50 manufacturing facilities located across Europe, North America, South America and Asia, and employs over 13,000 people.
Stephan Tanda, Aptar President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are delighted to join WBCSD and the other member companies who are part of this critical commitment to accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. As a global company, we are committed to reducing our impact on the planet while creating top quality, sustainable products.
"Connecting with WBCSD's 200 members provides an invaluable opportunity to share best practices and work on larger projects with aligned objectives. We are particularly interested in WBCSD's innovative work in relation the circular economy, including the Global Plastics Alliance, along with its focus on climate, energy and the Sustainable Development Goals."
WBCSD President and CEO Peter Bakker said, "WBCSD is pleased to welcome Aptar as our newest member. We are dedicated to working towards a transformation of the key systems across society, and this can only be achieved in collaboration with companies across the full value chain. Aptar has touchpoints across many products and services that help to improve the lives of millions of people around the globe, and a commitment to ensuring these offers are sustainable for both people and the planet."
In addition to leading in corporate sustainability, Aptar is committed to seeking opportunities to replace fossil-based resins, to increase their offering of sustainable dispensing solutions and to collaborate with customers on refillable products. The company's Product Sustainability Team is addressing customer, consumer and regulatory expectations for sustainable product offerings.
To date, Aptar has launched closures in North America and Europe made with post-consumer recycled resins (PCR) and continues to explore additional opportunities for sustainable resins and fully recyclable products.
Aptar is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative dispensing, sealing and active packaging solutions for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectables, food and beverage markets. Aptar uses insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for its customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.
Tags: WBCSD Member
World Business Council for Sustainable Development welcomes Johnson Controls as newest member
JSW Group joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Meet Amy Senter: Director, North America at WBCSD
Rutger van der Zanden and James Goudreau | 9 Nov 2021
We must act now to decarbonize industrial heat power sources
WBCSD calls for Corporate Determined Contributions (CDCs) at COP26 to capture business progress in the global climate recovery
International Institute of Management Development (IMD) and WBCSD announce collaboration to equip future leaders for sustainable business transformation


Whether it's a smartphone,tablet or an MacBook -all can be charged at the same time with the powerful TeckNet C3 4-Port USB Wall Charger. Take the inconvenience and stress out of searching for a wall socket or enough empty USB ports to charge up your smart devices.
With TeckNet's BLUETEK Technology, each Smart USB Port intelligently identifies your device to deliver its fastest possible charge at maximum speed (up to 4A).
One charger offering 4 dedicated USB ports with 5.4A Max output, allowing you to charge multiple devices at the same time and at top speed..
This compact (7.2 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm),unibody charger is made to grab and go.
The U237 USB charger is widely compatible with all popular makes of phone, most 5V tablets and other USB-charged devices.


Wouldn't it be nice to be able to work when you want, holiday when you want and generally be in control of what you do when? How about getting a pay rise every month? Then imagine if you could choose who you work with? And they all want to be there – 100% voluntarily? You work in an environment where everyone wants you to succeed and they're happy for you when you achieve things – celebrating with you? Then, every couple of years the company takes you and your significant other away on an all expenses paid luxury holiday? And gives you a free car? And no boss to tell you what to do?
Does this sound like an ideal world – then visit www.123income.co.uk today and discover more about the fantastic business opportunity made available through Telecom plus PLC. Alternatively you can call me on 0800 496 8111 to find out more.
Read a Good Book – Losing yourself in a book is more than just an expression. An enjoyable read can actually influence your thoughts and actions for the better says a new study from Ohio State University. Researchers discovered that people tend to mimic the behavior of a book's proactive or sympathetic characters. You are what you read!
The Utility Warehouse CashBack card – available exclusively to members of the Utility Warehouse Discount Club - enables you to earn CashBack on all your shopping at thousands of stores throughout the UK. Earn CashBack on all your shopping at leading participating retailers, including Sainsbury's, M&S, Bhs, Boots, Argos, B&Q, River Island, Topshop, Domino's Pizza, Toys-R-Us, and many more. CashBack is in addition to any sale prices, coupons or special offers in-store or online. CashBack appears as a credit on your monthly Utility Warehouse bill.
If you're looking for the best possible customer service, then look no further than the Utility Warehouse. Their award winning call centre is right here in the UK and they answer 90% of calls within 15 seconds. To benefit from award winning and great savings on your every day utility bills call 0800 496 8111 today!


text:
package com.intellij.openapi.editor.richcopy;

import com.intellij.openapi.diagnostic.Logger;
import com.intellij.util.ReflectionUtil;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;

import java.awt.*;
import java.lang.reflect.Method;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Locale;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Java logical font names (like 'Monospaced') don't necessarily make sense for other applications, so we try to map those fonts to
 * the corresponding physical font names.
 */
public class FontMapper {
  private static final Logger LOG = Logger.getInstance("#" + FontMapper.class.getName());

  private static final String[] logicalFontsToMap = {Font.DIALOG, Font.DIALOG_INPUT, Font.MONOSPACED, Font.SERIF, Font.SANS_SERIF};
  private static final Map<String, String> logicalToPhysicalMapping = new HashMap<String, String>();

  static {
    try {
      Object fontManager = null;
      try {
        fontManager = Class.forName("sun.font.FontManagerFactory").getMethod("getInstance").invoke(null);
      }
      catch (ClassNotFoundException e) {
        // expected for JRE 1.6. FontManager.findFont2D method is static there, so leaving fontManager value as null will work
      }
      Method findFontMethod = Class.forName("sun.font.FontManager").getMethod("findFont2D", String.class, int.class, int.class);
      for (String logicalFont : logicalFontsToMap) {
        Object font2D = findFontMethod.invoke(fontManager, logicalFont, Font.PLAIN, 0);
        if (font2D == null) {
          continue;
        }
        String fontClassName = font2D.getClass().getName();
        String physicalFont = null;
        if ("sun.font.CompositeFont".equals(fontClassName)) { // Windows and Linux case
          Object physicalFontObject = Class.forName("sun.font.CompositeFont").getMethod("getSlotFont", int.class).invoke(font2D, 0);
          physicalFont = (String)Class.forName("sun.font.Font2D").getMethod("getFamilyName", Locale.class).invoke(physicalFontObject, Locale.getDefault());
        }
        else if ("sun.font.CFont".equals(fontClassName)) { // MacOS case
          physicalFont = ReflectionUtil.getField(Class.forName("sun.font.CFont"), font2D, String.class, "nativeFontName");
        }
        if (physicalFont != null) {
          logicalToPhysicalMapping.put(logicalFont, physicalFont);
        }
      }
    }
    catch (Throwable e) {
      LOG.warn("Failed to determine logical to physical font mappings");
    }
  }

  public static
  @NotNull
  String getPhysicalFontName(@NotNull String logicalFontName) {
    String mapped = logicalToPhysicalMapping.get(logicalFontName);
    return mapped == null ? logicalFontName : mapped;
  }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


ISL-IT are here to monitor and manage your server infrastructure. We ensure that server based AV software is up-to-date, minimizing the risk of security breaches and providing peace of mind. We support our clients servers 24×7, 365 days per year.
We support our clients' staff, IT infrastructure and their technology investments. We enable our clients to achieve high levels of productivity, efficiency and security. Our key services deliver a quality user experience. These include the monitoring and management of desktops, servers and networks. We also provide backup and disaster recovery as a service and have a 24×7 helpdesk.
Our mission is to provide a great user experience, constant uptime, data security and retrievability.
We utilise active-yet-unobtrusive software to track and analyse your server activity around the clock. When a system or function fails to work properly, an alert is generated and our team will immediately investigate the issue. Once we've identified the problem, we'll take steps to fix it — remotely at first, and we'll escalate our response as necessary.


Isn't anything lemon poppy seed so 1990s!? Absolutely. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Adapted from Women's Weekly Muffins 3tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 cup caster sugar 2 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2tblsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 cup buttermilk 60g butter, melted Preheat oven to moderately hot (200-210C) and … Continue reading "Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins"


The Pearl That Broke Its Shell might be Nadia Hashimi's first foray into fiction writing, but the debut novel is already drawing comparisons between the Afghan-American writer and the likes of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See. Hashimi's first book follows the story of six Afghan sisters deemed unsafe in their own country because they don't have a brother to protect and chaperone them within Afghanistan's staunchly patriarchal society. Rather than suspend their educations and stay home, one sister, Rahima, decides to cross dress and become a bacha posh—a girl dressed, and accepted by everyone as a boy. It's an ancient practice in Afghan society for just such instances (and kind of reminds us of Arya Stark from Game of Thrones). Rahima's androgynous appearance opens up a new world of possibilities and freedom for her, and her sisters, a world heady and compelling enough to make the decision whether or not to return to living her life as a woman when she comes of age a hard one. Hashimi will be on hand to discuss her debut novel at powerHouse Arena in Dumbo on June 9.


text:
Girl scouts deny pro-abortion affiliation
News November 13, 2013February 25, 2014 Lauren Fox
Girl Scouts of the United States of America denied their relationship with pro-abortion rights organizations involved in the Women Deliver 2013 conference when a former Girl Scout exposed GSUSA's shady behavior.
Sydney Volanski, a 17-year-old former Girl Scout and co-founder of speaknowgirlscouts.com, published an article revealing that GSUSA is linked to World Association of Girl Guilds and Girl Scouts and contributes $1 million toward WAGGGS annually. WAGGGS publicly supports abortion, but GSUSA claims to be neutral, regardless of the fact that its members' dues fund some of WAGGGS's projects.
"GSUSA responded to my article by issuing a statement that dodged the issue… trying to detach themselves from WAGGGS," Volanski said in an email interview.
GSUSA did not respond to Volanski's concerns that Girl Scout members are paying a portion of the funds that support pro-abortion rights organizations without knowing it.
"I wish that Volankski was wrong," said Brenna Young, former Girl Scout and alumnus of California Baptist University. "As I researched more about the topic, it was hard to find arguments defending GSUSA."
Volanski's article also explained that GSUSA is one of WAGGGS' largest members and WAGGGS' website claims that every GSUSA member is automatically— and unknowingly—a WAGGGS member.
The Women Deliver 2013 Conference that WAGGGS was seen at had several featured speakers, such as pro-abortion rights proponent LeRoy Carhart.
Former Girl Scout, Abbie Patino, sophomore health science major, said she was upset to hear about the controversy, but believes that the GSUSA program can still benefit young girls. She said that Girl Scouts taught her leadership and how to work as a team.
However, she remarked that the "Girl Scout Promise and Law" teaches them to be honest and trustworthy and what GSUSA is involved in is going against that pledge.
"To me, the issue lies in the fact that GSUSA has promised to be neutral on sensitive topics like abortion," Volanksi said. "However, through the women and organizations they promote and their continuous relationship with WAGGGS, it is obvious that they are, in fact, taking a position."
Volanski commented on this in her article by reporting that WAGGGS, the International Planned Parenthood Federation and Planned Parenthood Global all participated in the Youth Advisory Group for Women Deliver 2013.
GSUSA still has not commented on its stance on the issue of abortion, regardless of Volanski's evidence otherwise.
About Lauren Fox
Health Editor	View all posts by Lauren Fox →
Viral video star takes stage at Fox Theater
Panel weighs in on christian leadership


When your garage door stops functioning as it ought to, let us be the very first contact you make. We're a committed group of specialists with years of expertise installing, repairing and replacing garage doors in Newberry Springs of every shape and size.
Your garage doors can stop functioning as they should for any quantity of factors. At Insta Garage Doors, we'll rapidly diagnose the problem and function to get your Newberry Springs garage door back to normal as quickly as possible.
Even though we realize that garage repairs may happen whenever you least expect them, and we're accessible for 24/7 emergency calls, it's also crucial to make sure your garage doors are continuously maintained, to stop these emergencies. Schedule a maintenance near your Newberry Springs residency now.
The true mark of experience is not necessarily in the show of awards and certifications, but instead it's the public acknowledgement of their customers' satisfaction. Here's what our Newberry Springs customers have to say.
Insta Garage Door is an amazing company, from our phone call, to the completion of our project, they did a fantastic job. They came on time as they promised, they were extremely polite and answered all my questions. I'd extremely advise their solutions again and again, thanks!
We called Insta Garage Doors for a issue we had, considering that we live in the South their speedy response surprised us, two experts showed up within 1.5 hours and fixed it within no time, I bought an additional upkeep service at the same time, Now I am extremely contained whenever i open my garage door.
Searching for and finding the best garage doors for your Newberry Springs home can be a problem even if you use the Web to conduct your research. The very best garage doors offered are regularly the most costly nevertheless you should not utilize garage doors pricing alone to make your choice. Your selection procedure must carefully consider installation costs, building materials, removal of any existing door, kind of garage door opener and service warranty. Our garage doors installation expenses are thought about among the best buys on the marketplace today. Our installers are considered and called partners and they must meet our strict standards. Every installation is ranked by the local Newberry Springs purchaser to ensure that clients are receiving the quality services they are spending for.
Just how a brand-new garage door is installed in Newberry Springs CA?
If you decide to install the garage gate yourself, ensure that you follow the user's manual properly. You must be good with makers and tools if you are attempting to install the door. Likewise, having the ideal devices and tools is very important for a proper garage gate installation.
Given that the doors are available in numerous sections, you need to assemble them right, before you can install the door. It is very essential that you put the first section of the door in level, since if this come out jagged, your entire door will be set up wrong. After you have actually handled to install the very first area of the door, you have to attach it to the track and the rollers. You then have to keep doing this, until you have installed all the areas of the door. Next, you will need to install the spring system. However, beware as this can lead to injuries and mishaps.
Finally, when all is stated and done, it holds true that garage door setup can be done quite easily if you are good with makers. If not, taking the assistance of some local Newberry Springs expert garage door installation business will save you a lot of effort and time.
How much does it cost to have your garage door installed, repaired, or changed in Newberry Springs?
Likewise consider the door designs, and other functions including windows, decorations and insulation, all which can increase the price from 15% to 20%. An automatic opener will also increase the price of the garage door, depending upon the design and extra features you purchase. An opener might raise project expense from $150 to $300 – nevertheless, a semi-automatic opener should not be more than $50. The width can also affect the price of the garage door, whether the door is double or single width. For example, if you choose to install a single width door for a two car garage, that has much more structural complexities than installing 2 garage doors for each automobile. Exterior lighting can enormously increase the expense, since the garage business normally has to hire their own electrical expert to get the job done.
Whether you're installing your very own garage door or having a Newberry Springs expert do it for you, keep these tips in mind so your garage door stays safe for everyone.
Perform a visual of the door each month, keeping an eye out for indications of wear specifically in the strings. If you discover a fix that has to be done, let a local service technician do it.
Each month, test the garage door opening system. Place a wood piece or other things under the door and close it. If the door does not stop when it strikes the object, call your Newberry Springs repairman.
Never ever put your fingers inside the joints of the door, and inform your kids of these threats. There are door panels created so that they do not pinch.
Never leave the garage door partially open. When triggered it could fall, and struck whatever lies underneath it.
Keep your remote garage door opener on your person or in a safe location, never in the car or someplace visible. This is the latest method of burglars to invade your home. Burglars will even steal your car if your door is created to open for it instantly.


A Petit Bateau cotton pique knit coverall with classic navy stripes and neon yellow accents. Snaps make changes easy.
Inside and Outside with JoJo by Javier Deneux. Jojo and little sister Lulu are here for adventures as they explore the world around them. The unique tabbed-section format will give readers a sense that they're holding a first guidebook to a wide range of everyday life on this new journey of discovery. But most important are Jojo and Lulu themselves. Never perfect but always cheerful and unflappable, they reassure young readers that they, too, can conquer the world.


text:
Jerusalem Post Business & Innovation Environment
COP-21 climate agreement must be seen as 'in the interest' of the people, expert says
Aligning emissions reduction plans with individual national interests will be crucial towards achieving systemic change for environmental protection goals.
By SHARON UDASIN
Updated: JULY 13, 2015 01:23
simon buckle
(photo credit: COURTESY SIMON BUCKLE)
Aligning emissions-reduction plans with individual national interests will be crucial toward achieving systemic change, an industry expert told The Jerusalem Post this weekend as countries around the world prepare for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December.
"We need a process that really delivers," Dr. Simon Buckle, head of the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Water Division at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), said by phone from Paris on Friday.
"We've got to find a way to make sure that each country will get onto a pathway that will take us collectively to a world that, by the end of the century, is onto zero net emissions."
Buckle is in Israel this week to participate in Tuesday's "Innovation and Sustainability Conference," convened by the Environmental Protection Ministry, the Economy Ministry and Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety, ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP-21) in Paris later this year.
At Tuesday's meeting, Environment Ministry officials plan to announce the results of inter-ministerial work on Israel's greenhouse gas emissions targets for 2030.
Participant nations in COP- 21 are aiming to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement to ensure that global warming does not surpass 2 degrees. The summit will be the 21st such annual conference to occur as a result of the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, during which countries adopted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Prior to COP-21, all participant nations are expected to submit their intended national determined contribution (INDC) plans, the terms of which can vary according to their individual national conditions.
Following the inter-ministerial committee's recommendations on greenhouse gas emission targets, the government will need to approve Israel's INDC – a decision Environmental Protection Ministry officials hope will occur by September, enabling INDC submission to the UNFCCC later that month.
Buckle emphasized to the Post that the Paris conference marks a very important stage in the global struggle to fight climate change.
"We've had agreements before, conferences before and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise," he said. "We haven't managed to reduce emissions at a global level."
While acknowledging that INDC plans alone, without subsequent action, would not be sufficient toward curbing the temperature climb, Buckle stressed that such a notion "doesn't undermine the importance of Paris."
"That accentuates the importance of getting a good agreement in Paris," he said.
An agreement at COP-21 toward curbing the global temperature rise must appeal to the participant nations, he explained.
"You have to have an agreement that people see is in their interest," he said, citing potential benefits like quality of life and traffic congestion improvements.
"All of these things are immediate drivers for changes in behavior.
Buckle served for years as an expert in the sector prior to his November 2014 appointment to the OECD. From 2007 to 2014, he was the climate policy director at the Imperial College of London's Grantham Institute, where he also played a key role in the creation of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology's Climate KIC. He also served as a British diplomat for 21 years and has a background in theoretical physics.
Among the other participants at the Tel Aviv event will be a number of Israeli and international experts, including representatives from the UNFCCC, Deutsche Bank and DENEFF – the German Industry Initiative for Energy Efficiency.
By instituting green-growth policies, governments can bring their citizens tremendous health benefits as well as improved daily life quality through low-carbon transportation mechanisms and increased energy efficiency, Buckle explained. Many such measures, he continued, "can be done at low or negative costs" and so do not pose significant upfront financial burdens.
As far as Israel is concerned, Buckle said the country could benefit from reducing its dependency on fossil fuels; taxing the usage of coal at higher rates; and rapidly developing solar energy.
"Over time, the system has to move further and you either do that by having renewables or nuclear," he said.
Israel does not have the option to install nuclear energy facilities, however, because it refuses to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
As a result, it would be worthwhile for Israel to invest its efforts in continuing to advance its renewable energy and smart-grid systems, according to Buckle.
Countries around the world may face challenges to varying degrees as they move forward with programs to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, but Buckle reiterated the idea that many infrastructural improvements can provide citizens "a broader benefit rather than just the climate change benefit."
Moving forward, governments, therefore, must consider projects with both short- and long-term benefits, making the right incentives available, he stressed.
One positive step many countries could take would be implementing carbon prices – essentially, charging for greenhouse gas emissions – to counteract the dramatic fall in global oil prices, Buckle explained. He particularly praised Indonesia and India for beginning to institute productive reforms in their oil sectors.
While advancements made at COP-21 will be critical, people "on the ground" at home will be responsible for really putting into place suitable incentives and other measures that drive change, he added.
"The key thing about Paris is that it has to give quite a strong signal that countries are serious," Buckle said. "The countries, by giving their individual commitments on emissions reductions, will have to follow up."


text:
Items tagged with "The Daily Telegraph":
8627299341_9708982a1d_z.jpg
Photo by Kieran Clarke on Flickr
UK Immigration opportunities as 1.3m graduates emigrate
Figures released by the UK's Office for National Statistics show that there are now 1.3m British graduates living and working overseas. This is more than any other developed country. Germany comes...
4092796871_31c25b8fbf_z.jpg
Matt Damon's new film is 'a metaphor for immigration'
American movie star Matt Damon has told the British national broadcaster The BBC that his new film, Elysium, is a metaphor for immigration. Mr Damon was speaking to the BBC television's Breakfast...
4910175768_906dd3c962_z.jpg
UK Directors say immigration is good for economy
The director general of the Institute of Directors, Simon Walker, has said that immigrant workers are vital for the UK's economy. Mr Walker was responding to a speech by the opposition Labour Party's...
8652376306_de41094bc8_z.jpg
Right-wing think tank calls for sale of UK visas to highest bidders
A group of right-wing Conservative MPs has issued a report which suggests that the UK government should raise money and diversify its economy away from its dependence on the European Union by selling...
3907136093_bd1bc9ece0_z.jpg
UK's doctors and dentists criticise government's immigration reform plans
The British Dental Association has joined the Royal College of GPs in expressing concern about the UK government's proposed immigration reforms. On May 8th 2013, the UK's Coalition government...
4909580991_48e3824997_z.jpg
Tier 2 Immigrant nurses face jobs freeze in UK's National Health Service
9:20 22/03/2013
The UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced a freeze on the registration of nurses from outside Europe after an internal audit found that its systems for verifying qualifications of...


Under the ownership of Tammy Aguillard, Hair It Is has been catering to the grooming needs of men and women in Collinsville since 2003. We endorse and recommend Matrix Products. Through ongoing education, the Salon endeavors to offer the latest in design hairstyling, product knowledge, and excellent guest service.


text:
Timarcha intermedia es una especie de insecto coleóptero de la familia Chrysomelidae.

Fue descrita científicamente en 1838 por Herrich-Schaeffer.

Referencias

Timarcha

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


on no account will my able leader mazi Nnamdi KANU do a thing like that.
remember, "if there are three secrets uche mefor will know one, then I will know the remaining two.
Remain resolute and strong my people.
It is better to Jaw -Jaw than to war-war si said Churchill. Nnamdi knows better and can be trusted.


The Weekend that changed Wall Street is a book about the events that unfolded in the second week of September 2008 and that changed the whole modern day Financial System. It answers questions like "How the crisis unravelled?" & "How all of it started?". Written by Maria Bartiromo, CNBC's top anchor, famously dubbed as the "Money-Honey" and the first person ever to report live from the floor of New York Stock Exchange, this lady is sure known to turn heads and not just because of her impeccable looks but also because of her close association with one of the biggest names on the Wall Street. Well, in this book, it is this association of hers with the head honchos of Wall Street that she utilises to put together a detailed story of what exactly happened at the Wall Street in that ill-fated week of September 2008.
The Weekend that changed Wall Street talks about all the big names on the Wall Street, from Bear Stearns, Merill Lynch to Lehman Brothers, American International Group, and even Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Maria gives us an insider account of each event which took place during that weekend. Though the book makes a good attempt at explaining the crisis, there was still a major gap in establishing the link between 'the fall of Lehman Brothers' and the crisis that unravelled in its aftermath. Another thing which was most talked about but least explained in the book was how Lehman fell in just a matter of few hours. Of how, in the morning it was business as usual for Lehman, but by the day's end, it was all lost.
In the middle of all this financial mumbo-jumbo, Maria's personal memories which are embedded very carefully in the book gives a sense of legitimacy, genuinity and reality to the book. It is this description due to which the concept "Insiders' account" holds true. Certain accounts of conversation with the normal American public inserted at careful points also becomes interesting and adds to the flow of the book.
Overall, The Weekend that changed Wall Street is a good read and definitely a must for anybody even minutely associated with finance. It takes you through an adventurous ride in the mysterious world of Credit Default Swaps and the drastic implications of their imprudent and highly leveraged use. So, if you are a finance guy, this book is a must on your to-read list.
website consists of awesome and really good stuff in support of readers.
Thank you so much. We are happy that you like the work we do.


text:
Dinosaur Drawing
Anatomy and Sketching with David Krentz
Many of us drew dinosaurs when we were kids. Dinosaurs are beasts of paradox. They inhabited the world between monster and animal, imagination and science. For many, dinosaurs were the introduction to understanding the natural world. It is not surprising that many of the world's leading paleontologists started out as artists themselves. In this title, David conveys a strong understanding of dinosaur anatomy mixed with the sheer joy of giving life, personality and motion to these inspiring creatures. He covers a wide range of topics from skeletal structures and muscles, to range of motion and the essential gestures of various body types. David focuses on capturing these elements in the form of quick sketches of both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs.
Format: HD 1280x720
02. Head
03. Torso
04. Limbs
05. Vertebral Column
06. Proportion
07. Osteological Neutral Position
08. Muscles
09. Range of Motion
10. Comparative Anatomy
11. Locomotion
12. Body Types
13. Gesture
14. Quick Sketch 1 (Sauropod)
15. Quick Sketch 2 (Psittacosaurus)
16. Quick Sketch 3 (Deinonychus)
17. Rendering Rugops
18. Clean-up in Photoshop
Director, Artist, Storyboards for Live-Action, Animation and Video Games
Born in Winnipeg, Canada, David Krentz graduated from the Character Animation program at California Institute of the Arts in 1993. He was immediately hired into Walt Disney Feature Animation as a Layout Artist. He migrated into a Lead Character Designer position for a four year stint on Disney's Dinosaur. His love for dinosaurs, anatomy and character proved a valuable asset to that benchmark CG film. After leaving Disney he went on to pursue a freelance career, where he stretched his creative wings doing many different kinds of jobs on many different projects. He enjoys sculpture (digital & clay), storyboarding, creature/character design and concept illustration. He maintains ties to the scientific community, where he often lectures on developing performance-centric creatures for film and recreates new dinosaur finds from the bones up. David is one of the founding members of Ninth Ray Studios, a super-group of story driven concept artists. He contributed to such movies as Fantasia 2000, Dinosaur, Treasure Planet, Spider-Man 2, Valiant, The Ant Bully, John Carter of Mars and Outlander as well as many other live-action and animated films currently in pre-production.
"This is the dinosaur demo I have been waiting for all my life. David Krentz has the rare ability to turn science into art, and infuse dinosaurs with soul."
- Iain McCaig
Sculpting Comic Book Style
Figure Fundamentals Volume 3
The Techniques of Syd Mead 1
Visual Development with Marc Gabbana Vol. 1


text:
Justia Dockets & Filings Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit United States v. Alfonso Vega Diaz Filing 802386492
United States v. Alfonso Vega Diaz
PER CURIAM OPINION FILED - THE COURT: Roger L. Wollman, Kermit E. Bye and Michael J. Melloy (UNPUBLISHED) [4136985] [13-1713]
United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit ___________________________ No. 13-1713 ___________________________ United States of America lllllllllllllllllllll Plaintiff - Appellee v. Alfonso Vega Diaz lllllllllllllllllllll Defendant - Appellant ____________ Appeal from United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa - Des Moines ____________ Submitted: January 16, 2014 Filed: March 25, 2014 [Unpublished] ____________ Before WOLLMAN, BYE, and MELLOY, Circuit Judges. ____________ PER CURIAM. Alfonso Vega Diaz pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(b)(1)(A) and 846, and was sentenced to 120 months' imprisonment, the statutory mandatory minimum sentence. Vega Diaz appeals from Appellate Case: 13-1713 Page: 1 Date Filed: 03/25/2014 Entry ID: 4136985 his sentence, arguing that the district court1 clearly erred in denying him relief under the safety-valve provision of 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f). We affirm. A confidential informant purchased methamphetamine from Vega Diaz and his brother-in-law, Sergio Juarez Mata, during three controlled buys. On July 18, 2012, Vega Diaz, Juarez Mata, and the confidential informant met at a motel and then went together by vehicle to a different location. When they arrived, Vega Diaz and the confidential informant waited in the vehicle while Juarez Mata exited and obtained methamphetamine from Adan Garcia Mendoza. Upon Juarez Mata's return, the confidential informant purchased one ounce of methamphetamine, and Vega Diaz counted the buy money. On July 23, 2012, the confidential informant purchased one ounce of methamphetamine directly from Vega Diaz. On August 8, 2012, the confidential informant again tried to purchase one ounce of methamphetamine from Vega Diaz, but he was unable to do so because Vega Diaz could not procure the drugs. The confidential informant overheard a phone call between Vega Diaz and Garcia Mendoza, during which they discussed a shipment of methamphetamine. The next day, the confidential informant purchased one ounce of methamphetamine from Vega Diaz. Law enforcement officials then instructed the confidential informant to order three additional ounces of methamphetamine, which he did. Garcia Mendoza delivered three ounces to Vega Diaz, who was in possession of the methamphetamine when he was arrested. A search of Garcia Mendoza's stash house revealed four-anda-half pounds of methamphetamine. Following Vega Diaz's guilty plea, he requested a proffer interview so that he could seek relief from the statutory mandatory minimum sentence under the safetyvalve provision of 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f). Lonnie Namanny, a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted the interview. Vega Diaz told 1 The Honorable Ronald E. Longstaff, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa. -2- Appellate Case: 13-1713 Page: 2 Date Filed: 03/25/2014 Entry ID: 4136985 Namanny that Juarez Mata had introduced him to Garcia Mendoza, whom he did not know well. Vega Diaz said that he had sold methamphetamine only to the confidential informant and only on the dates of the controlled buys. According to Namanny, Vega Diaz later admitted that he also had sold methamphetamine to an unknown person at a bar. Vega Diaz claimed that he did not know how much the confidential informant paid for the methamphetamine, but later said that he had charged $1500 for one ounce. Namanny did not believe that Vega Diaz was being truthful and thought that he was minimizing his role in the conspiracy. Namanny terminated the interview after thirty minutes. Namanny and Vega Diaz testified at the sentencing hearing. Namanny testified that the quantities of methamphetamine that Vega Diaz sold were consistent with quantities sold by a drug dealer, not by an addict who was selling to obtain drugs for personal use. Vega Diaz testified that he had sold methamphetamine on three occasions to the confidential informant, but he denied having sold methamphetamine to an individual in a bar or having admitted to Namanny that he had done so. Vega Diaz also testified that he did not know how much the confidential informant paid for the drugs. The district court denied safety-valve relief, finding that Vega Diaz had failed to truthfully provide to the government all information he had concerning the conspiracy: [A]fter carefully considering the evidence, I think that during the interview [Vega Diaz] gave inconsistent statements to the agent, and in doing that severely damaged his credibility, and by testifying today, I don't see where he added anything that would allow me to find at this time that he is carrying his burden of providing truthful information. Vega Diaz contends that he was entitled to a safety-valve sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f). "Safety-valve relief allows the district court to disregard an applicable statutory minimum if certain requirements are met." United States v. Barrera, 562 F.3d 899, 902 (8th Cir. 2009). There are five statutory requirements for -3- Appellate Case: 13-1713 Page: 3 Date Filed: 03/25/2014 Entry ID: 4136985 safety-valve eligibility, and it is undisputed that Vega Diaz met the first four. See 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f)(1)-(4). At issue is whether he met the fifth requirement, which provides that "not later than the time of the sentencing hearing, the defendant has truthfully provided to the Government all information and evidence the defendant has concerning the offense or offenses that were part of the same course of conduct or of a common scheme or plan . . . ." Id. § 3553(f)(5). "We review for clear error a district court's findings as to the completeness and truthfulness of a defendant's safety-valve proffer." United States v. Soto, 448 F.3d 993, 995 (8th Cir. 2006) (quoting United States v. Bolanos, 409 F.3d 1045, 1047 (8th Cir. 2005)). The district court did not clearly err in finding that Vega Diaz was not credible and had not truthfully provided all information he had regarding the conspiracy. As set forth above, Vega Diaz gave inconsistent statements regarding whether he had sold methamphetamine to anyone other than the confidential informant and whether he knew the price that the confidential informant had paid for one ounce of methamphetamine. Moreover, although Vega Diaz testified that he did not know Garcia Mendoza well, he repeatedly had been able to procure methamphetamine from Garcia Mendoza during a multi-week time span. In light of the quantities of methamphetamine Vega Diaz had sold to the confidential informant and Vega Diaz's admission to Namanny that he had distributed to an unknown person at a bar, the district court could also reasonably infer that Vega Diaz had a larger role in the conspiracy than merely selling methamphetamine to the confidential informant on three occasions. See United States v. Alvarado-Rivera, 412 F.3d 942, 948 (8th Cir. 2005) (en banc) ("In making its assessment of the truthfulness of a safety valve proffer, the district court is entitled to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence."). The district court thus did not err in denying Vega Diaz safety-valve relief from the statutory mandatory minimum sentence. The sentence is affirmed. ______________________________ -4- Appellate Case: 13-1713 Page: 4 Date Filed: 03/25/2014 Entry ID: 4136985


text:
Q: How to show mobile screen design on large screen size? I am having an issue while switching a design between devices. I know that css3 @media queries are use to handle on the bases of device width, orientation etc.
As far as concern with the device size css media queries are working perfectly fine when am on large screen size or on mobile screen size.
e.g
This is the design for mobile screen size.

and this is the design for large screen

the media queries are working fine to switch the design. But i want to show the mobile screen design on desktop screen when the parent div size is small e.g equals to mobile screen size?
In the below situation i need to shown the mobile screen design on desktop screen size.

I googled it but didn't find any luck. I also try with different options of media queries. Is there any way to resolve this issue?
Sorry I forget to mention that am using foundation framework for responsive design.

A: Media queries target the screen. Let's suppose you have the following structure:

If you check the width with media query, you are essentially checking the screen width. However, if you check the width:
function isLarge(element, limit) {
    return element.width() >= limit;
}

and you add a class based on the size:
function addSizeClass(element, limit) {
    element.addClass(isLarge(element, limit) ? "large" : "small");
}

and you call the function for the parent of your element:
addSizeClass($("#bar").parent(), 700);

then, you can design .large and .small, like this:
.large div {
    /*your rules*/
}

.small div {
    /*your rules*/
}

A: You can not link your media queries to the div size.
The usual way to handle this is to link them to screen-width, and set the div width to some percentage of the screen width.
Now, you only need to do some math ..
The basic issue here is that you should do a variable/responsive design for all your page, not only the list

A: I have not used foundation framework. But in media query you can give condition of screen max width :
@media screen and (max-width: 320px) {
// write your code here of css for mobile device
}
Now , suppose if u want make differentiate with mobile device or large device
you can use width property for both of them in css.
So that you can make margin between

name : Collette Simko
Events by Collete

A: You can always use an iframe to display the page on your development version, instead of altering your browser settings. Might make it easier for universal testing as well.

JavaScript
function iframe( ) {
    try { return window.self !== window.top; }
    catch( e ) { return true; }
}

if ( !iframe( ) ) {
    theParent = document.getElementsByTagName( "body" )[ 0 ];
    theIframe = document.createElement( "iframe" );
    theIframe.className = "smallScreen";
    theIframe.src = "http://example.com/"; // Replace the address with your site address
    theParent.insertBefore( theIframe, theParent.firstChild );
}

CSS
iframe.smallScreen {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1000;
    border: 1px solid #000000;
    height: 800px;
    width: 500px;
    right: 500px;
    top: 50px
}

We use this technique at work when doing Facebook applications, works very well for testing and no need to resize your window all the time – can see both sizes simultaneously and everything works on both ends.
If you are using jQuery, you might as well do something like the following (use the CSS code above in conjunction with this).

JavaScript (jQuery implementation)
function iframe( ) {
    try { return window.self !== window.top; }
    catch( e ) { return true; }
}

if ( !iframe( ) )
    $( "body" ).prepend( '' ); // Replace the address with your site address

Frame detection picked from this Stack Overflow answer.
Not exactly bulletproof, depends which libraries you use, but certainly worth a shot and works for the most part.


text:
Q: How to animate the insertion sort of strings within a string grid using a timer? I am attempting to move the strings using timers in order to animate an insertion sort within my delphi program. Can anyone offer any advice?
procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject);
var
current_position, index, count : integer ;
temp : string ;

begin
current_position := 0 ; //start insertion sort
repeat
current_position := current_position + 1 ; //set up pointers
index := 0 ;
while index <= current_position do
 begin
 if word[index] > word[current_position] then
  begin
  temp:= word[current_position];
   for count := current_position downto index + 1 do
    begin
    word[count]:= word[count-1]
    end;
    word[index]:= temp;
   end;
   index:= index + 1
  end;
 until current_position = 9 ;

 for current_position := 0 to 9 do
 StringGrid1.Cells[0,current_position]:= word[current_position];

end;

A: You can just insert Sleep(<milliseconds>); and Application.ProcessMessages; in your code to slow it down and display the progress. That does introduce some problems/unwanted behaviours though, so you should be careful.


Whether you are coming to my location from the north or the south, you will take the 2244 (Westlake Hills, Rollingwood) exit off Mopac (Loop 1). The first and only street you will come to is Bee Caves Rd., although I don't think its labeled.
If coming from the north, go east (turn left into the far right lane) on Bee Caves Rd. (RM2244) where it crosses under Mopac. Immediately after you cross the northbound access road you will see a small street to your right. That is Wallingwood.
Once on Wallingwood, get into the left lane (it is a one-way street). You will pass a large brown brick building and parking garage and then you will come to Timberline Office Condominiums–blond brick with green trim. That is my office park.
Turn left into Timberline and you will see that you can either go left or right around the periphery. Go left. You will pass buildings 5, 6, 7-A, and 7-C. Keep going. You will come into a clearing which is the parking lot for building 8.
My office suite is the second floor of bldg. 8. Come up the stairs. The door is heavy, so just push hard and come in. You will find a waiting room just inside on the left. I will leave a little paperwork for you on a clipboard on the table.
Have a seat while you work on that and I will find you there.


Since the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced the 2014 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards winners in March, we have had the privilege of getting to know some of these talented teens, including the Portfolio Gold Medal Award recipients. This year, 16 high school seniors received the Portfolio Gold Medal Award, the highest Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honor, which includes a $10,000 cash scholarship. After their big win, the Portfolio Gold Medalists have made television appearances, been featured in local papers and done radio interviews to discuss their award and what it took to get on the path to Carnegie Hall.
Before the National Celebration kicks-off in New York City next week, we wanted to give you a glimpse into the creative minds of the eight Portfolio Gold Medal artists. From vital organs made out of fabric to quirky self-portraits and even intricate pencil shavings sculptures, these eight teens are sure to impress you with their incredible talent, undeniable creativity and bold personalities.
"My art often aims to change a semi-serious scene or situation into an amusing one by the addition of a single detail," said Luis. Both his sense of humor and minimalist style make Luis's screen print and gesso-based art undeniably unique. Many of the scenes featured in his pieces are from his own personal life experiences; mainly a summer spent studying in San Francisco, CA.
To view all eight Portfolio Gold Medalists' artwork, visit artandwriting.org. Stay tuned for an inside look at the eight Portfolio Gold Medal writers!


If you haven't yet grabbed yourself a copy of Spider-Man then it's probably because you don't own a PS4, and for that I will bestow you with a moment of silence.
If you do, however, own the only platform you can play this amazing game on and have not managed to get your hands on it, then I implore you: fix this horrible mistake you are making! And while you're waiting for it to arrive or download, here are five things you can look forward to when you finally put that beautiful disc into your machine.
I've only played about a third of the game and I am freaking loving Spider-Man! I must admit that I was a little worried the webswinging might be a bit stiff or hard to master, but Insomniac have done a really, really awesome job making the controls intuitive so that you feel like a Spider-Man as soon as you start the game.
As you play you unlock a few more traversal tricks and you begin to realise that, while swinging around the city is simple, you can make it as complicated and beautiful as you want. Not only do you feel like a Spider-Man, you feel like an experienced Spider-Man who's been flying through New York for many, many years.
You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Peter Parker has mad skills with the sowing machine. He can whip up some cool costumes to suit any occasion. Each outfit unlocks a unique power you can use in combat, but the best part is you don't have to wear that outfit if you like its power. Once the outfit and power is unlocked, you can mix and match to your liking. And that's awesome!
Not only are you Spider-Man, but you end up playing other people too, including the magnificent Mary-Jane, who just so happens to be Peter Parker's ex-girlfriend. These moments where you're playing normal humans are a brilliant contrast to the powers Peter has. There's a greater sense of danger. If you get caught, it's all over. You don't have any magic web-slingers to get you out of trouble!
My first introduction to Spider-Man was the Tobey Maguire films, and I never got the sense that Peter Parker was a brilliant engineer. I thought all his special-ness was focused on his powers, so I didn't like Spider-Man. But then I learned that Spider-Man uses gadgets for his webs and things. He's an inventor! He's super into science!
Insomniac were obviously inspired by this trait of his and planted many, many fun puzzles all throughout the map that have been spiced by science. You've got your classic battery charge puzzles, matching waveform puzzles, and other such things. The vast majority of these are in the side missions, and there's a skip option you can switch on in the menu if you absolutely hate the puzzles, so don't be put off the game if you don't like the look of them!
Scattered around New York are little mementos and there are many references to the comics, but this is probably my favourite little easter egg in all the game. Occasionally as you walk through the street, a civilian will call you over and ask for a photo or to simply shake your hand.
For me, this both makes Spider-Man feel human but also like he's a New York icon – and he loves it! I know he loves the people of New York simply because of this. So, thank you Insomniac, for all the great little details you've added into the game.
To check out Laura's review of Spider-Man, click here!


Here at Harrison Resort, our dining package lets you choose where you want to dine. The Copper Room, Lakeside Cafe, Miss Margarets or Islands Bar. Flexibility on your vacation leaves more time to relax and enjoy everything Harrison Hot Springs has to offer on your own time.


Snortable Chocolate: Coming to A Store Near You?
A company selling snortable chocolate powder is marketing the snuff as an energy booster, but critics say the product is dangerous and are calling for an investigation into its potential health impacts.
Florida-based Legal Lean sells Choco Loko through its website, but U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) said recently that he expects it to soon hit store shelves in New York State. The senator wrote a letter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last month asking the agency to investigate the product.
Snorting chocolate powder has become popular in recent years among partygoers in Europe, which is where Legal Lean reportedly got the idea to bring the trend to the US.
The FDA said it will have to evaluate the product to determine if it's within its jurisdiction. If the FDA acts on Schumer's request, it wouldn't be the first time caffeinated products caught the agency's attention. Four Loko, the fruit flavored alcoholic beverage, cut its caffeine content after the FDA began investigating it and Aeroshot caffeine inhalers changed their labels after the agency warned that its labels were misleading.
The company said that besides chocolate, Choco Loko contains ingredients commonly found in energy drinks, such as gingko biloba, taurine and guarana. Schumer cited a 2015 Mayor Clinic study that found there was a 31-percent increase in adolescents aged 12-17 being rushed to the emergency room for an energy drink-related issue between '07 and '11. The company has said it will add labeling stating that it's not intended for anyone under age 18, but hasn't said how much caffeine is in Choco Loko.
Local health officials and drug counselors said they haven't seen any cases involving Choco Loko, which has only been on the market for two months. But some local doctors warn against using it.


K-BID affiliate, North Central Services out of Sauk Centre, MN, recently managed one of the largest equipment liquidations on K-BID.com in recent years. Allen Boecker is the owner of North Central Services and has been an independent affiliate of K-BID.com since 2009. In his time as an affiliate of K-BID, Allen has managed hundreds of auctions and has successfully sold millions of dollars of construction equipment, vehicles, and other property.
The auction that closed on March 6th, 2018 was a complete liquidation of an aggregate company out of Willmar, MN. There was a wide variety of assets including bulldozers, loaders, skid steers, conveyors, and excavators. In total, 184 lots were sold to a total of 86 winning bidders with 412 unique bidders participating. Click here to view this great auction.
North Central Services' equipment expertise played a major role in the success of the auction. "Great photography, videos and multiple inspection days are key to a successful online auction. We need to know the equipment in order to sell it and make sure these buyers are comfortable." Allen noted.
K-BID and North Central Services made a commitment to marketing this auction to potential buyers from all over the country. A comprehensive marketing approach through digital, social media, print, and email avenues allowed the auction to receive more than 500,000 views from 30,000+ unique visitors.
In early 2018, K-BID.com implemented a $1,000 buyer's premium cap to create more competitive bidding on higher value assets and ultimately increase the ending bid price. This new BP cap played an important role in this auction as 22 buyers from the auction were impacted by the change.
North Central Services' client was thrilled with the results and the smooth auction process. Independent affilaites like Allen have the knowledge and ability to manage auctions and assets of all sizes. If you have heavy equipment to sell or are considering an auction, get in touch with Allen Boecker at North Central Services by clicking here.


There will be automobile and children's categories.
Participant Choice Awards will be presented to top honorees.
We are Gathering Stones Community Church in Falcon, Colorado. Names often have significant meaning and purpose in various cultures and this is also true throughout scripture. In the bible, a name signifies personhood, identity, and conveys character and reputation. However, a name not only identifies a person or place, but it also has the ability to shape an entire community.


text:
Oblong Books
Home»HowExpert Guide to Coyotes: 101+ Lessons to Learn About, Embrace, and Love Coyotes from A to Z (Paperback)
HowExpert Guide to Coyotes: 101+ Lessons to Learn About, Embrace, and Love Coyotes from A to Z (Paperback)
By Jazmin Murphy, Howexpert
Available in our Warehouse: Usually Ships in 3-8 Days
Coyotes are some of the most fascinating creatures native to the North American continent. Most people haven't had much opportunity to learn about what makes this species so unique, and this has fueled strong negative feelings that have persisted for thousands of years. Now that public opinion is shifting further in favor of enforcing more humane animal welfare protections, the time is ripe for reconciling our relationship with the 'yotes, and encouraging better relationships between humans and the infamous Song Dog.
In this book, we go through the basics of coyotes and get to know them as an animal just like any other species native to North America. From learning more about their infamous howl, to how they overcome the challenges of living in an urban environment, you'll get to know the coyote on a deeper level and break through the narrative of fear you've been exposed to for so long. The intention of this book is not to force you to love coyotes as the author does (but it's great if that's the result ), but to help you grow past the myths that have been passed as fact since the 1800s. Learn to live with the coyote peacefully, and see it not as a "wiley" villain, but as just another animal that is trying to survive like you and me
Jazmin "Sunny" Murphy is a Master's student studying Environmental Policy and Management, with a concentration in Fish and Wildlife Management. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and aims to make STEM research and education freely available to the public through her platform, Black Flower Science Co. Jazmin's ultimate goal is to repair relationships between scientists and laypeople, and all of her writing is a part of this big picture. Wildlife has always played a central role in her life, and her hope is that everyone would come to love the organisms of the natural world in the way that she always has.
HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Publisher: Howexpert
Publication Date: May 18th, 2020
Animals - Wolves
Animals - Mammals
Hardcover (May 17th, 2020): $40.49
Oblong Millerton
Oblong Rhinebeck
6422 Montgomery Street
Email us at info@oblongbooks.com
Purchase Gift Certificates
Libros en español: adultos - niños
Copyright © Oblong Books
Return Policy | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Employment


text:
BMBI
Subscribe to BMN
What the UK thinks about its homes
Published: 07 August, 2014
The UK public's attitude towards their homes and energy saving has been revealed by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), in the first of a series of public opinion trackers known as UK Pulse.
Nearly half of householders (44%) claim to live in homes with draught problems, 38% in homes with condensation problems and 29% in homes with mould, according to the survey's findings. All three issues were even higher among renters.
Meanwhile, 24% of homeowners suffering from draughts are planning to install energy-efficiency upgrades in the next year, compared with 12% of homeowners overall.
Home renewables, such as solar panels, were considered to be the "ideal" energy efficiency improvement if money and hassle were no object, with most respondents out of the 2,000 putting this ahead of wall and loft insulation and draught excluders.
In addition, 47% of householders would like to know the suitability of their home for renewable energy measures.
David Weatherall, energy efficiency expert at the EST, said: "We need to move away from big messages for broad audiences to information that is tailored to people's individual motivations, their lifestyle and their home. We can no longer get away with a 'one size fits all' energy-efficiency message for UK consumers.
"People's motivations for changing behaviour, or choosing how and where to invest money in energy efficiency, are diverse across genders, age groups and UK regions, as well as being heavily influenced by the type of property people own or rent."
Other findings highlighted the UK public's attitudes towards technologies and domestic appliances:
The majority of homebuyers and renters enthused over renewable energy features, with 59% more likely to rent or buy a property with a renewable energy system such as a solar panel or heat pump
Forty percent of those who feel their energy use is out of their control blame too many appliances in their home
More than half (54%) of all tumble-dryer users use their tumble dryer at least once a week during the summer
There is an appetite for bigger TVs with 54% buying TVs in the past year which are 39in or over
However, 78% of householders using their tumble dryer in summer, and buying TVs in the past year which are 39in or over, claim to be concerned about energy bills.
Following these findings from the first UK Pulse, the EST is calling for a "radical shift" in how industry sells the benefits of energy efficiency for the home.
Mr Weatherall said: "From our Home Analytics data of the entire UK housing stock, we know that householders and landlords have installed the measures that offer the quickest wins and biggest energy-saving paybacks; millions of cavity walls have been insulated in recent years and virtually no completely non-insulated lofts remain.
"This is good news. However, as our homes improve, the opportunities change. In the next stage of the evolution of our homes, we need householders to engage with their energy use in a new, deeper way that focuses on the importance on comfort and control, as well as the cost benefits of energy efficiency."
Through the UK Pulse research, the EST has identified several new opportunities for encouraging energy efficiency in the home:
Promoting comprehensive insulation solutions for all homes
Encouraging rapid uptake of new energy-saving technologies as they emerge
Continuing to bring home renewable energy into the mainstream
Transforming householders' ability to monitor and understand their energy use.
For the Builders' Merchants News enewsletter.
Subscribe to Builders' Merchants News magazine
Register here for your free monthly subscription to BMN and receive all the latest news, opinion and advice from the merchant industry direct to your door and inbox!
We have vacancies all over the UK for those who work within the Building Supplies sector.
24 January, 2020, 19:00BMF Burns Supper 2020
28 January, 2020BMF Transport and Distribution Forum
29 - 30 January, 2020Toolfair - London
30 January, 2020Adey's Best Practice Water Treatment Course
05 - 06 February, 2020Executive Hire Show
13 February, 2020Belonging In Construction Summit
01 - 04 March, 2020International Hardware Fair
01 - 04 March, 2020kbb Birmingham 2020
Click here to see all 42 events
Click here to let us know about an event!
NBG welcomes major new partners
Travis Perkins sells Primaflow F&P for £46 mil...
Toolbank owner takes control of Harrison & Clough
Travis Perkins appoints new chairman for Wicke...
Plastic soakaway crates installation: a step-b...
Richard Burbidge relocates head office
Ibstock urges construction industry to realise...
New year, new Managing Director at The IPG
GFS expands sales team
Wickes launches new TradePro loyalty programme
Breedon to acquire part of CEMEX UK
Markovitz returns to the BMF
Snows Timber falls into administration
Hitachi Koki becomes Hikoki
Nathan Aspinall steps up to the oche
MKM ranked 38 in The Sunday Times Top Track 25...
Wren Kitchens to open 16 new showrooms in 2020
©Hemming Information Services 2020


Whether waking up with a cup of freshly made barista coffee or relaxing with a glass of wine at the end of a long day, Virgin Australia lounges aim to make flying a pleasure. Our architecturally designed lounges are the perfect environment to catch up on work, socialise or relax in comfort. Full business services are available including complimentary WIFI access, meeting rooms and access to a suite of the latest news publications and magazines.
Partners of AMA Members can also enjoy the Virgin Lounge at special rates.
AMA Victoria members can contact Virgin Australia Lounge on 1300 133 655.


Most orders ship the same day if ordered before 5:30PM Eastern Standard Time.
We will ship all orders for items in stock within 24 hours. If the merchandise ordered is on back order we will notify you via email of the projected ship date.
We ship UPS (Next Day, Second Day, and 3 day -default) and USPS Priority.
For Shipments up to 150 lbs.
Choose UPS 3 Day Select services when your shipments absolutely, positively need to be there by the time of day you promised. If you have business-to-business packages, we strongly recommend this service (least expensive and most secure).
Delivery to Alaska and Hawaii in typically 5 to 7 business days.
Shipments arrive typically by end of day, Monday-Friday.
We recommend the Postal service only for APO's and FPO's, since UPS will not ship those addresses .
(*) If you need Saturday Delivery, please let us know this in the Comment Box of the Review Order Form. There will be a $15 surcharge over the regular next day service.
All the shipments are ruled under the terms and conditions of the shipping companies selected, and are accepted by the customer when an order is placed.
Guaranteed delivery to more than 61 countries. Canada - typically two business days to most destinations. Mexico - typically within three business days. Major destinations in Europe, Asia, and Central and South America, typically within four or five business days.


Some retailers will slash their prices without telling you, and by the time you've found out – they've sold out. We understand how annoying this is, which is why we shout about our price cuts! Check out the latest price drops for our Gaming range.