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Q: Ruby on Rails decimal comparison stopped working I have been using a state object in the database that keeps track of what seed data has been loaded into it.  The structure of the table is:
create_table "toolkit_states", force: :cascade do |t|
  t.boolean "signups", default: true
  t.decimal "database_version", precision: 5, scale: 2
  t.datetime "created_at", null: false
  t.datetime "updated_at", null: false
end

The seeds.rb file checks the database_version and runs blocks of code and then sets the database_version after running the block.  It has worked fine from versions 0.1 up to 0.55.
I added a new block of seed data.  To run that block the database_version is checked and it should be 0.56.  The following comparison does not work:
if state.database_version == 0.56

For some reason, the number 0.56 cannot be evaluated for equality with the value stored in the database.  It has worked on all the values up to 0.56.
Here is a rails console session:
irb(main):001:0> state = ToolkitState.first
ToolkitState Load (0.4ms)  SELECT  "toolkit_states".* FROM "toolkit_states" ORDER BY "toolkit_states"."id" ASC LIMIT $1  [["LIMIT", 1]]
=> #<ToolkitState id: 1, signups: false, database_version: 0.56e0, created_at: "2018-12-27 17:04:50", updated_at: "2018-12-27 17:04:56">
irb(main):002:0> state.database_version == 0.56
=> false
irb(main):003:0> state.database_version == 0.56e0
=> false
irb(main):004:0> state.database_version == 0.56.to_f
=> false
irb(main):005:0> state.database_version.to_f == 0.56
=> true

When I convert the value with a "to_f", the comparison works.  My problem is that it as worked well without this conversion up to the value, 0.56

A: It occurs because state.database_version is an instance of BigDecimal class. This article explain why it is BigDecimal.
Look at this example:
BigDecimal('0.56e0')
=> 0.56e0
irb(main):008:0> BigDecimal('0.56e0') == 0.56
=> false
irb(main):009:0> BigDecimal('0.56e0').to_f
=> 0.56

As you can see 0.56e0 after transformation to float type becomes 0.56 and your comparison returns true.
Nate explained more briefly why it's happening in this comment.

A: irb(main):001:0>  c = BigDecimal('0.56e0')
=> 0.56e0
irb(main):002:0> c == 0.56
=> false
irb(main):003:0>  c = BigDecimal('0.55e0')
=> 0.55e0
irb(main):004:0> c == 0.55
=> true

Works for 0.55 and not for 0.56  Rails bug?

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April 25, 2022 By Eleanor Sanders White 1 Comment
Today marks the start of Lesbian Visibility Week 2022
Our Policy Officer, Eleanor, on lesbian joy, and the importance of our LGBTQIA+ family and kinship…
There is much joy to be found in queer friendships. Growing up, I knew very few LGBTQIA+ people and definitely no 'out' or visible lesbian women. My journey has seen me grow up, and in to, queerer friendship circles – and I have grown into my queerness too. I've grown in to being visible – reaching a point where I feel, not just accepting of myself as a lesbian woman, but able to see beauty and feel great pride in that.
My queer friendships have been instrumental in helping me grow. Being around other lesbian women has brought connection, a sense of belonging, emotional support, and love.
These feelings of worth, understanding and belonging have not just come from lesbians. My network of queer friends include folk from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, and the solidarity and support we give to each other makes us so much stronger. The depth of this support, and the importance of these friendships, means that I consider them not just friends, but my queer family, something that I know a lot of LGBTQIA+ people experience.
Equality Network is exploring how these important relationships, our chosen, LGBTQIA+ family, support us, and how policy might reflect this. We want to ensure that these relationships are considered where it matters. We began our Kinship project this year.
Recently we have been looking at support and what that means to lesbian and bi women. Responses have revealed themes of building confidence, solidarity, healing, and representation:
"Having other queer women around definitely help me build a sense of identity, solidarity and we all fought for visibility together."
"I think support networks are important for anyone but especially for groups that have experienced discrimination of any form."
"Friendship groups are really important to me, and I feel most at home with other queer women."
"My queer friends have helped me grow and heal as a person. They support me to learn about myself and deal with tough times."
We're going to work with the experiences we gather through surveys, workshops, meet ups and focus groups to ensure that these support networks are visible. It's crucial LGBTQIA+ women, and the ways in which we support each other, are not only reflected in policy but also celebrated.
Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek!
December 14, 2021 By Eleanor Sanders White Leave a Comment
We hope you find joy this season…
The season is upon us! It's that time of year again… for cosy evenings, good food, old friends, and family… After the year we've all had, it's a well-earned break, with celebration perhaps feeling more needed than ever.
To everyone celebrating Christmas, of course, we wish you the merriest and most joyous of times!
But we also know that not everyone feels they quite fit at this time of year. Not all of us feel the warmth and, aside from that, not all of us celebrate Christmas. For many reasons. Some of us come from diverse faith backgrounds, and some of us come from none. Others of us, for quite different reasons, just don't feel safe, welcome, or supported. For those of us feeling outside of Christmas, we want to say that we see you, and we encourage others to see you too. For many, the festive period can evoke complex and difficult emotions, and we want to take the time to recognise that.
Many LGBTQIA+ people feel estranged, isolated, their boundaries may be pushed. Some struggle with unsupportive or passive aggressive families. Some suffer violence. Some of us struggle financially at this time of year, some despair at the consumerism, and for some, the festive period can invoke trauma from the past and present. Some of us will be longing to celebrate this year, but instead be stuck working long hours or shielding due to COVID. For many LGBTQIA+ people and beyond, Christmas is a difficult and painful time of year, or bittersweet, with moments of joy, and others of sadness and anger. This season may be a reminder that our family does not accept us for who we are. This may mean a Christmas spent with chosen family instead, or alone, or anxiously spent hiding a part of ourselves away. For others, it means a day fraught with tension or arguing. Some may be remembering loved ones who are no longer here, while others may be struggling to feel OK, and to get into the 'Christmas spirit'.
We want to say, to everyone out there who may not be feeling the positive vibes this festive season, that we see YOU. YOU are NOT alone.
From everyone at Equality Network and Scottish Trans, we send you strength, love and, we hope, a little bit of joy to carry you into the new year. Bring on 2022, where we will fight even harder for positive change for you and our community.
… We will see you next year, ready to find some more!
For those that might need these:
Breathing Space Scotland: https://breathingspace.scot/ or call 0800 83 85 87.
Samaritans: https://samaritans.org/ or call 116 123.
10th December is International Human Rights Day – what does that mean for LGBTI people?
"Human rights" can feel like an abstract concept, talked about by politicians and policymakers, disconnected from our everyday lives. But human rights are, and should be, central to our lives. The right to life, to freedom of thought, to education, to health, to a fair trial, to not be discriminated against; these rights and more are enshrined within the UK's Human Rights Act 1998. They form the foundation of Scottish legislation through the devolution settlement. This legislation is vital to living with dignity, with respect, and with freedom, and it should protect us.
But does it?
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that it does not. It is clear that some people are more equal than others. Our human rights legislation, as it currently stands, does not always protect the most marginalised people. Add to this our withdrawal from the EU, and with it the disapplication of EU equality law guarantees, and we begin to see how fragile our human rights are. Add to this that the UK government is in the process of reviewing the Human Rights Act, with the potential outcome of changing or weakening this, and we are teetering on a knife edge.
The watering down of our human rights should matter to us all, not least if we consider ourselves to be a 'modern democracy', but because real harm is happening to real people. When we begin to roll back rights, everyone suffers, and everyone is at risk. But there is hope, and this Human Rights Day, we have an opportunity to make a real difference.
The Scottish Government, based on recommendations from their National Taskforce, have pledged to introduce a new Human Rights Bill for Scotland, and with it the incorporation of four international human rights treaties. For more, see here.
This matters for the simple reason that incorporating international human rights into domestic law makes those rights enforceable, ultimately in the courts. These four treaties are more comprehensive in scope than what we currently have, and they send a clear message: discrimination is not welcome here, and there are consequences for not upholding everyone's rights.
The incorporation of these treaties could shift the balance of power; it could be a step towards making our human rights real, towards embedding a 'culture' of human rights, and to putting those most marginalised at the centre of policies and actions of governments.
Currently there are no specific mentions of LGBTI people within treaties, so we are working with the National Taskforce, Amnesty International and the Human Rights Consortium Scotland to ensure that LGBTI people are protected. When we look to the future amid COVID-19, Brexit, and a review of the Human rights Act, this is crucial.
On this Human Rights Day, we look to a future when all of our community is free from human rights violations.
May 12, 2021 By Eleanor Sanders White Leave a Comment
Nature is a powerful tool in maintaining and improving mental health. It can bring perspective, moments of inner peace, joy and wonderment. It can make us feel physically and emotionally better. But nature is not something everyone has access to. 13% of households in the UK do not have access to a garden[1], other people are unable to get out into nature, and there are inequalities in access to green space. People of colour, young people and lower-income households are all less likely to have access to nature.
Nature should not be a luxury.
"Nature is everywhere, nature is local, nature is us! – We all belong in nature" – Becky Crowther, Policy Coordinator
"It is a resource that must be available for everyone to enjoy – as basic as having access to clean water or a safe roof over our heads. Local and national governments need to consider their role in making this a reality for everyone[1]". – Mental Health Foundation
This mental health awareness week, the Mental Health Foundation have made their theme nature, in recognition of how important this is to our wellbeing. With LGBTI communities at greater risk of poor mental health, this is a time to celebrate how you connect with nature. The Mental Health Foundation ask that this week we take moments to:
"Experience nature: take time to recognise and grow your connection with nature during the week. Take a moment to notice and celebrate nature in your daily life. You might be surprised by what you notice!"
"Share nature: Take a photo, video or sound recording and share the connections you've made during the week, to inspire others. Join the discussion on how you're connecting with nature by using the hashtags #ConnectWithNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek"
Talk about nature: "discuss in your family, school, workplace and community how you can help encourage people to find new ways to connect with nature in your local environment".
We asked our team what nature means to them, and to share their favourite pictures. For some staff, nature represents beauty, and has a 'grounding' effect. Oceana, our Community Engagement Officer, writes:
This is "my go to "I need grounding – paddling required" spot overlooking Arran.
And sends us something beautiful from their garden:
Scott, our Development Manager, finds that connecting with nature gives him time and space "to reflect, on good days and bad". His favourite spot is on the end of the Granton Harbour Breakwater, where he is sometimes joined in his reflection by a crane:
Ella, our Policy Officer, sends us a picture of her favourite local nature spot, Arthur's Seat (left), and writes:
"If ever I've got a lot on my mind, the climb helps me work it out and distract myself and the view just reminds me what a beautiful city Edinburgh is".
And Eleanor, our Community Development Officer, writes:
"During lockdown I found an old pallet on the street and have been using it to grow tomatoes, carrots and herbs. Watching seedlings slowly emerge and grow has given me small moments of joy. Seeing the fruits of my labour (no pun intended) has made me feel more connected to nature and to the food I consume. Hopefully I can keep the tomatoes alive long enough to see one appear…"
[1] https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/why-nature
March 8, 2021 By Eleanor Sanders White Leave a Comment
LGBTI Visibility Mark survey opens
Between 2017 and 2020, we visited people all over Scotland, as well as surveying hundreds online, to capture the diverse experiences of the rural LGBTI community. We collated these stories and statistics into our research report 'Further Out'; the first of its kind in Scotland. We found high levels of poor mental health for LGBTI people living rurally, stemming from greater prejudice, isolation and minority stress, as well as a lack of access to inclusive services and spaces.
Recognising this, and the need for community-led approaches, the Scottish Government approved funding for the development of an LGBTI visibility mark. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said:
"Recent research by the Equality Network tells us that feelings of social isolation can be compounded further for LGBTI people living in a rural setting. This new funding will allow the Equality Network to create an LGBTI Visibility project, working with a partnership of organisations and 'ambassadors' from the LGBTI community itself to advocate for the needs of LGBTI people in rural and island Scotland.
It will seek to encourage willing local community spaces, such as cafes, cinemas, theatres and leisure centres, to sign up to the scheme to show that they are a safe space where LGBTI people can go and be themselves. The Scottish Government is committed to advancing equality for LGBTI people, and promoting, protecting and realising the rights of every LGBTI person in Scotland. This fund is another step in the direction to do that."
We are pleased to be working alongside Highland Pride, Four Pillars, Somewhere and Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Plus to make this project a national success. We also want your input on the design and features of the mark. There is still time to fill in our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ruralLGBTIvisibility


New! Updated: 2016-04-22 It's nice for Evervale, really still a cub, be viewed as a full fledged adult, and Pathmark being so proud of her! And the contrast between him and Farscout is well portrayed. I almost feel that Farscout represents Pathmark in the future!
New! Entered: 2010-07-05 Nice little character-study here, and it's great to see Pathmark get the spotlight more or less on his own.
New! Entered: 2010-06-03 Sweet, sweet Pathmark. I like this very much. He's such a sweet one, isn't he? His worry for Evervale is very touching. And I agree I like how you showed Farscout's personality in a few lines. Very strong and powerful.
New! Entered: 2010-06-03 Yay, more Pathmark! And aww, this was adorable :). I think you managed to nail him, and I especially liked how you contrasted him against Farscout - and how Farscout's character comes through so clearly only through the few lines he has.
New! Entered: 2010-06-02 Thank you so much for giving Pathmark a voice. I love his character so much , but we really could see more of his side of things. He's such a sweet, good guy. I love the pride he takes in his lovemate, and the eagerness and apprehensions he feels at learning at Farscout's elbow.


Jordan and I met in December of 2012 at a friends Christmas party. For me, it was love at first sight - he took a bit longer, but that is another (very long) story!
After some ups and downs, and spending some time apart to grow, we began dating again in June of 2014 and I knew I was going to marry him. Flash forward to Sept 20, 2015 and Jordan got down on one knee while we were hiking (our favourite thing to do together) and talking about Lord of the Rings. I had burrs in my hair and was sweating, and it was perfect.
I LOVED planning our wedding. Our venue was the first one we looked at and I was smitten. We love simplicity and being out in nature and this venue gave us both. Located in a conservation area, we were able to have our short and sweet ceremony surrounded by trees, the sound of birds chirping and 80 of our favourite people (plus the coolest officiant ever), followed by a reception in their old stone barn from the 1800s. We lucked out with the most perfect weather and the day was just bursting with love.
My Tara Keely dress was the cherry on top of the best day of my life. I had been dreaming of that dress since I saw it online the first time, long before I was even engaged. It was so different, while being so very "me." When I went dress shopping, it was the first one I tried on and luckily, I loved it as much as I thought I would. I had the train removed (It was a bit too fancy for me) and paired it with white Kate Spade Keds and a crown made of greenery.


Hear from Jeff and Alex about what they're looking for in finalists' journeys to potential Salvation.
Hosts Jeff Mauro and Alex Guarnaschelli observing contestants competing in the challenge #SnackandaHack, as seen on Star Salvation for Food Network Star, Season 13.
Nearly four weeks into the Food Network Star competition, several finalists have already experienced the sting of elimination and left the contest in defeat — but perhaps they'll be back. Starting Sunday night immediately after the new episode of Food Network Star, which premieres at 9|8c, Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro will come together to mentor those ousted competitors on Star Salvation. This web-exclusive series on FoodNetwork.com will feature six weeks of challenges for the finalists eliminated along the way, and in the end one hopeful will earn the ultimate redemption: a chance to return to Food Network Star and rejoin the competition.
We checked in with Alex and Jeff on the set of Salvation about what they're looking for in a Star hopeful and their own roads to Stardom on Food Network. Read on below to hear what they had to say.
You've both mentored on Star Salvation before. What have you learned before that you're bringing to the competition this year?
Alex Guarnaschelli: My co-hosts always went to the culinary school of Food Network, so to speak. I think I bring the street smarts half, which is someone who offers advice about how to do a few fundamental things in front of the camera without having gone through this exact process. Plus a few totally impossible things that I actually learned from working with Bobby Flay: "Hey, relax and be yourself. Hey, if you don't like the shirt you're wearing, change into one that's comfortable. Hey, if you make it like that at home, chances are you should have the nerve to make it here, in this competition, the exact same way."
Jeff Mauro: Follow my instincts and look for the complete package, and look for somebody who is maybe looked over because of a bad day or a bad dish, and see through that one flub.
What makes someone worthy of a second chance in this competition specifically?
AG: I think Food Network has always been a place that grows its own flowers and grows its own talent, and that takes time. Sometimes you get a little too much rain going on, and the flower can't breathe, so in all honesty, you need at least two times. Everybody deserves a second chance, in my opinion, and I don't mean that in a hokey or corny way like let's all be goodhearted. But sometimes when you get eliminated and you have a chance to sleep and drink water and reflect for a minute on whether you really, really want it, then this is the place where you come. And if you do really want it, then you win this thing.
JM: It's hard being kicked off anything, so you've got to come in to this with twice as much passion to win, and that's got to convey on screen and in the food.
Given your places in the Food Network family — Chopped judge, Iron Chef, Star winner, co-host of The Kitchen — what do you have to teach the finalists? What can you offer?
AG: I think if you really want a career in this, I hope you have a decently think skin. There have been so many moments where I've just said: "Boy, that really wasn't good. Gee, that's not how I wanted to act. Boy, I could have played that differently. Boy, that was dumb." If you don't have an auto-edit and an auto-forgive button — you need both, because you're going to make a lot of mistakes. But, hopefully, like Julia Child or anybody else — Emeril, Mario, any number of other people that anybody's involved in seeing — it's the humanity of those stars that makes you go back time and time again. The question is can you be charming enough in your humanity and your mistakes that I want you? Will I download your eggplant parm [recipe] and make it, or not? Chances are, I might not.
Like on Food Network Star, many of the Salvation challenges feature a digital component: Facebook Live, Instagram Stories, Snapchat top snaps, etc. What should finalists be thinking about when trying to hook an online audience specifically?
AG: If [fans] have a question, are you going to answer it? They're going to either start to develop or not have confidence in you as a food authority in those really static, quick-moving places right away. What if you don't win Star Salvation? You can still theoretically build a really good platform off participating in this competition, and you're going to do that on social media. So, if anything, the stakes are higher, because you want to retain that platform building no matter what. Every split second, every decision you make now can so much dictate what goes on beyond this competition. It's quick. It's 140 characters. It's 15 seconds. For TV, we can shoot you slicing a tomato for 45 minutes and cut it down to 10, 20 seconds. You don't get that forgiveness here on social media. You're also dealing with it for a different audience. The demographic of social media is different. Can you relate to that demographic? Do you know what a 14-year-old wants to make? Do you know what a 17-year-old is interested in learning? Do you know what a 22-year-old wants to do with her life? What if you don't? You're gonna find out in 140 characters and 15 seconds.
JM: It's a constant job. It's one that maybe I'm not the best at, because I'm a daily poster, not a minute-by-minute or hourly poster, because I'm busy living life, but you have to adapt with the times. Between my TV career and my restaurant career, my third career is social media. You've got to stay on it, you've got to post what you're eating, you've got to be funny, you've got to give a little insight into your life. You can't sustain a career in this business without being social media savvy.
Hosts Jeff Mauro and Alex Guarnaschelli observing contestant Blake Baldwin filming his live stream for the challenge #SnackandaHack, as seen on Star Salvation for Food Network Star, Season 13.
Thinking back to your early days on Food Network, what do you think you came in with on Day 1 versus what you learned along the way through mentoring?
AG: I had a lot of cooking chops. I'd cooked for many years, so I came in my first day on Food Network, and I really felt like I had a good command of cooking. But it was a trap, because then I thought: "Well, what do I have to do? Nothing, I'll just be myself." And that wasn't entirely true. There's more to this, unfortunately, than cooking. Being able to look up while you're cooking, being able to answer someone's questions, being interactive. This is a time when you can't afford not to be. That was something I was able to learn over a little bit of time. There's no learning curve like that anymore for interactiveness. I can't cook without braising, and I can't make a dish without tasting it, and I think that that was really to my advantage, because I immediately connected with the food. Any flaws you might have seen in my character development were overshadowed by the fact that clearly I knew how to cook, and I knew how to connect with food. I learned that simple is better. I learned that 400 ingredients does not a great dish make. I learned that just because I'm a professional chef and I have many skills, doesn't mean a home cook can follow me so quickly. Do less more carefully. Be fun.
JM: I came in here with a young energy that needed to be groomed a little bit, maybe a bluer sense of humor that's maybe not as appropriate for our viewer — which I still get to crowbar in here and there when it's rightly timed. I was willing to be malleable and grow, and I grew in this business.
When you look at the finalists and perhaps see in them the same flaws that you may have started with, do you tend to forgive them more quickly because you know what they're going through?
AG: Totally. I totally forgive their flaws. It's very intimidating, and if I had never met Giada and Bobby before, that would really freak me out. Anybody who's ever turned on Food Network, if you lived under a rock for 20 years, you know who the two of them are, and those are intimidating mentors. I don't know if I would be able to hear them.
JM: Totally. I'm too forgiving maybe. You want to vote for everybody, give everybody a second shot, but that's just not how it works. I'm here to judge and to give one more chance to that willing person. There's always going to be a winner and losers.
Do you still have mentors in this industry today?
AG: I do. I don't think you're ever without mentors. In fact, my last mentor — my last male mentor — is Bobby. He's probably been my mentor for the past five or six years, which is interesting, because we're not that different in age and whatever else. We grew up in the same place, but I have so much respect for the way he straddles being both a professional chef, really cooking and being a food authority, and also being on television. So, I definitely look up to him. I have many mentors though. Many.
JM: Of course I do. I'd say Geoffrey Zakarian is my biggest mentor, just because we spend so much time together, and he's — I'd like to say — the hardest working man in this business. I don't think anybody works as hard as him. I consider him not only a mentor, but a friend and a part of my family. He helps guide me through the business end, which is a whole other animal of this Food Network business, and he helps me make the right decisions. So, GZ for the win. Sunny Anderson too.
Alex, you're going to offer finalists a series of Mentor Moments throughout the competition. What key learnings and advice do you want to impart on them?
AG: I don't think you should be in a hurry to know exactly how you want your food to be through 20 episodes [on your would-be Food Network show]. You should focus on making good food first. I think Giada's really about personality and being genuine and smiling, because that's infectious. I think even she would recall her first day as a Food Network star and admit how nervous she was. The other thing is, if you left the competition, there was a reason why you were eliminated, and that doesn't get forgotten just because you magically reappear like the winner of Star Salvation. They still remember what they thought your flaw was that left you eliminated, and so it's not like you go back in there with a completely blank slate. You're still fighting the same thing you were before, and the question is, how do you do that? You find some confidence within you, mix it up like a salad with a drive to win and a desire to have your whole life change, your career change, your visibility, your profile – it's a lot of things that change when this happens.
Watch the second episode of Star Salvation unfold and see how returning hopefuls Aaron and Yaku, plus newcomer Monterey, handled the speed bumps in the battle this week.
Get caught up on the latest installment of Star Salvation.


The prestigious Ehrenberg Scholarship is awarded annually by the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute to a promising first-year marketing student at the University of South Australia Business School. To be eligible to apply candidates must have graduated in the top 5% of high school students in South Australia.
The winner receives a year's paid fees and can apply for a paid, part-time position as a Research Assistant at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute.
The scholarship is designed to acknowledge high achieving marketing students and provide them with exciting opportunities. It provides support for recipients' studies and engages them in the world-class research taking place at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute.
Jarod impressed the selection panel with his academic ability and enthusiasm for marketing. During his interview he demonstrated a mature understanding of how business benefits the world and a desire to make positive on people's lives through his career.
The selection panel was impressed by Luca's preparation for the interview, his professional communication skills and his design and graphics portfolio. Luca's high work ethic was well rewarded in Year 12. In addition to his academic achievements, Luca was also elected to leadership roles.
With a large pool of outstanding candidates in 2017 it was astonishingly difficult to choose a winner. The panel decided on an unprecedented number: three scholars.
Danielle demonstrated outstanding academic, work and volunteer history. She confirmed a keen interest in exploring the world of science and marketing. She was also the recipient of one of the University of South Australia 25th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships.
Madeleine was a standout candidate and impressed the selection panel with her entrepreneurial flair, having already started several small businesses while at high school. She achieved outstanding results in her Year 12 studies, excelling in the areas of psychology, mathematics and English.
Gemma made a lasting impression on the interview panel with her outstanding academic results and extracurricular involvement in addition to her interest in developing marketing knowledge and skills to benefit not-for-profit organisations.
Eliza impressed the interview panel with her outstanding ATAR score of 99.0 and her final year research project which investigated brands and marketing. She demonstrated a keen interest in understanding the theory behind brand growth and buyer behaviour.
Kirsten impressed the selection panel with her excellent academic record including studies in communication and psychology. She demonstrated a passion for the field of market research and has aspirations to help local and global organisations grow and improve marketing strategies.
Two scholarships were awarded in 2011 to promising students Sarah and Emma who both achieved outstanding ATAR scores of 99.8 and 98.2 respectively. Both candidates aspired to careers in the marketing field and demonstrated a readiness to make the most of their undergraduate studies.
Ella was awarded the 2010 scholarship after impressing the interview panel with her outstanding academic achievements in both language and science-based subjects. She demonstrated a keen interest in the field of marketing as an area of study with lots of future opportunities and where knowledge was developing.
Terri was awarded the scholarship based on her outstanding academic achievements and extracurricular activities which included business studies and performing arts while also volunteering with organisations such as the Mary Magdalene Centre.
Kellie & Jana were both awarded a scholarship in 2007 after they showed outstanding qualities and a potential for excellence via the strength of their academic achievements and experience gained from a wide range of extracurricular activities.
L-R: Nicole Hartnett (2005), Ryan Manuel (2001), Katherine Anderson (2004), Lisa Liashenko (2003) & Daniela Cavuoto (2002).


Without visiting one of our offices, the E-Ticket, which is different from the paper flight ticket, allows you to purchase your flight ticket through booking a flight in the AIR BUSAN homepage or over the phone, using a credit card.
Since all ticket information is stored in our E-Ticket system, you don't need to worry about a lost or damaged ticket. Delivery of E-Ticket and detailed information is by e-mail or fax in the form of "E-Ticket Itinerary/Receipt" . Credit card receipts are also issued through the Online.
Please print an itinerary guide sent via e-mail or fax and bring it to check-in.
Please keep the "Ticket Itinerary/Receipt" with you throughout your journey, as it may be required during check-in, immigration or the customs' declaration process.
If you must go through a specific procedure in order for an E-Ticket to be reissued or refunded upon an unavoidable circumstance, please contact the location of purchase such as AIR BUSAN homepage, reservation center, or travel agency.
Reissue or refund regulations for international E-Tickets may vary depending on the conditions of purchase. Thus, certain types of ticket may not be allowed to reissue or refund.
Itinerary is an electronic ticket that securely stores all ticket details in the airline's system. Thus, an E-Ticket cannot be lost or stolen.
Print an Itinerary/Receipt again sent by e-mail or receive it via fax.
What is Itinerary & Receipt?
E-ticket is a certificate replacing a paper flight ticket and it contains all information of itinerary and payment fare.


If you've decided to remodel your kitchen, bath, living room, or perhaps you've finally convinced your spouse to clean out the attic, basement, garage, or all of the above, one thing you might be considering is renting a dumpster. This is a terrific idea, but if you've never rented one before, you should heed a few words of advice, so you don't end up making some common mistakes.
Right about now you might be thinking, "It's a dumpster! What could go wrong?!" This is exactly where many people run into problems because there are several myths surrounding dumpster rentals.
Save yourself some major hassles and take a few minutes to discover how you can make your dumpster rental a total success and not a total disaster.
Many homeowners are concerned with the appearance of their homes, which is understandable. They imagine that a great big dumpster parked in the street or in their driveway would be an unappealing eyesore. This causes some people to try to move the dumpster to their side or back yards.
Of course, if you have the space, this seems like a great idea. You will need at least 22 feet of free space above the dumpster to avoid possible accidents with electrical or other overhead cables.
Don't forget that when it comes time to pick up the dumpster, the company will need to be able to access it. So, if the dumpster ends up behind several locked gates and/or you don't plan on being available, you should rethink parking the dumpster in difficult to access locations.
One last thought; if you do plan on putting the dumpster in the street or in your driveway, check with your HOA or city government to see if you need a permit and how long the dumpster can legally be left there.
A dumpster in front of your home is not nearly as ugly as bags and bags of garbage or a pile of construction material left in your driveway!
This one goes hand in hand with Tip #1. If you have a brand new street or driveway, textured concrete, paver drive, wet dirt, steep incline or any other surface that is susceptible to damage look for an alternate spot to set the dumpster. The trucks are very heavy (up to 60,000 lbs including the dumpster and debris you load into it!) and large vehicles and steel dumpster wheels can cause damage. Request for your dumpster to be set on wood planks (which most companies will provide if you don't have it already). This will greatly reduce any scuffing or cracking that can occur and make sure you don't wind up with an unwanted visual reminder of your project.
Most people will try to save some money and choose the smallest dumpster possible. While this works for some projects, it can lead to the dumpster being accidentally overloaded. This will lead to an unpleasant charge later on when the dumpster is weighed!
Trust your rental company! Tell them what types of materials you plan to fill the dumpster with and the approximate size of your project. They are highly experienced and will tell you the appropriate size for your needs.
Tip #4. Consider the Company's Reputation!
While it can be tempting to take the cheapest dumpster rental you can find, sometimes you get what you pay for. If the company has a reputation for being lax when it comes to delivering or picking up your dumpster, your project could be delayed, or you might get dinged by your HOA or city for leaving the dumpster sit too long.
Read online reviews or ask the company if they have any references from others who have used their service in your area. It may take a few extra minutes, but it can save you some serious cash.
Certain items require specific disposal requirements, such as paint, solvents, batteries, and electronic equipment such as televisions or computers. If you are going to be dumping items that might be considered hazardous waste, be sure to tell the company in advance, or, if you find out afterwards that you need items disposed of, call the company to ask what you should do.
Disposing of toxic substances and not telling the company can mean some pretty hefty fines. Don't think that no one will notice if you mix in a few items with all the other trash, you can't hide it. The contents of your dumpster are carefully monitored and sorted so those old paint cans won't stay hidden for long.
Be honest, talk about what you need to dispose of, and you will be given solid advice that won't hit you in the pocketbook later on.
AZ Pyramid Services is Phoenix's premier dumpster rental company offering 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 and 50 yard dumpster rentals in Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding areas. Pyramid services offers the lowest cost dumpster rentals in the entire Phoenix Valley area.
The size of dumpster you need for a small project is usually a 20 yard or less. Large projects require 30, 40, or 50 yard dumpsters.
Rolloff dumpsters are a great resource for both commercial and residential projects. From cleaning up a landscape to a major remodel there's a size that fits your project.
Choosing the right size dumpster for your project ensures you'll have the room you need, but not overspend renting a dumpster that's much larger than necessary.
The size of the dumpster you need will depend on the amount of waste you expect from your project. There are also sometimes limitations on how large a dumpster you can fit on a job site. In cases where there's limited space for the dumpster smaller dumpsters are preferred.
What are your dumpster rental needs?
Before you decide anything, you need to figure out what your project involves. Will you be throwing away light or heavy materials? Are you throwing out house siding, wood or shingles? Dumpster rental services will be able to provide a variety of people such as homeowners, realtors, landlords, businesses and contractors with dumpsters to fit their needs. Below are a few examples of why each one would need a dumpster rental.
Landscaping, home siding replacement, roof removal, constructing a home, and demolishing a home or building.
Tearing down walls, gutting rooms, removing patio decking, cleaning the garage, renovating the bathroom/basement/kitchen.
Building remodeling, office clean outs and waste disposal.
Landscaping upgrades, home improvements, home upgrades, and cleaning out abandoned homes.
Large home or building repairs, remodeling, clean outs, building or home demolition.
Whatever the needs are, you will have to specify with the maximum amount of detail. This allows the dumpster rental company to pick the most effective dumpster for you. There are a lot of dumpster sizes out there and the bigger that the project is, the larger the dumpster will need to be when you rent it.
The next step in this process is to pick the dumpster size. All of the dumpster sizes will be determined by cubic yards. For instance, a 5-yard dumpster will hold up to 5 cubic yards of junk and debris, a 10-yard dumpster will hold 10 cubic yards of junk or debris, and so on.
There are some roll offs that will have swinging doors that will open on one side, which make it much easier to throw heavy junk into it, but many are just the normal open top dumpsters. Below are some descriptions and measurements of the dumpster sizes.
For your larger construction and clean up projects the 40 yard dumpster and 50 yard dumpster are the best options. They offer maximum disposal area whether you have large items or just a large volume to dispose of.
Before you decide to rent a dumpster, it is vital to understand any extra fees which can happen. Some of these are a very good reason to rent from a different dumpster rental company.
Dumpster roll off rental companies will have various ways that they may add fees. It may because the landfills charge more, or they may charge by weight, or they could charge for days you have the dumpster or fuel costs. Whatever the fees are, the businesses have a lot of reasons to charge them and it won't break or make the bank, but it is nice to be aware of potential fees whenever you are purchasing anything.
This is the flat rate cost of your dumpster rental. The price of the rate is the biggest part of your cost that you pay for. The base rates may not change much and you will find that these prices are on their websites or call them directly for pricing if it is not provided online.
The tonnage fee is the amount over the weight limit that was designated for this dumpster. If the load limit for a 20-yard dumpster is 4 tons, and you throw away more than 4 tons of materials, then you will be charged a fee or flat rate and it will depend on the dumpster rental service that you use.
The tipping fees are fees that the landfill charges the rental company every time that they take their materials to the landfill area. These fees will vary state by state.
There are times that a project will take longer and because of that you have to keep the rental longer than the agreed time frame. Late charges are per day or week and will cost between $25 to $50 a day you keep the rental over the time frame.
This fee will depend on the company. Some will offer a 1 dumpster refill and others will charge each time it is refilled. Check with your dumpster rental company to find out more.
Sometimes you will need to have a permit from your local area to park a dumpster on a cul-de-sac or public street. Talk to your city for more information.
Once you have found your project needs, dumpster size and you know the costs, you can then compare the local dumpster rental companies. Comparing dumpster rental services by price is a great way to pick a company, but don't overlook the characteristics of a good company and the potential of a great experience.
If the dumpster rental company is close to use, it could be cheaper. It may be cheaper because of less gas used to drive it out, and less labor costs for not being on the road as long. You may not get the cheapest rate, but it doesn't hurt to tell the company that you will go with them if they can work on the price because you live close.
Besides location and featured services, make sure that they have the dumpster size that you need. Dumpster rental companies not the same, and won't carry similar dumpster sizes. You may need to know if they have the dumpster size you need in stock before you rent it.
If you've got a project coming up and need a dumpster give us a call. We can help you choose the size of dumpster that will best fit your project. Our team will also schedule delivery of your dumpster so it's ready for when you are. We offer better pricing, better service, and simply an easier dumpster rental service.
Are you excited to try out textured plastering that you saw on a DIY show? Do you want to put your drill down when your favorite DIY show comes on? Can you hold your own in a conversation about basement plumbing with Jonathan Scott from Property Brothers?
If you have answered yes to any of these, then you must like DIY projects around your home. That can even mean that whether it is just replacing a roof to remodeling your bathroom, you know there will be that unwanted product from your projects which is the waste. It can often end up being more than you originally planned for and before you know it, you have glass, insulation, pipes, old plaster, and more spilling out of your garage and into the yard or onto the sidewalk.
So, how are you able to responsibly and cost effectively get ride of your renovation waste? Read the ways to dispose of renovation waste below.
There are ways to dispose of a good deal of your renovation waste through donation or drop off. However most of what you'll be tearing out isn't going to come out in one piece and will need to be hauled to the dump. Depending on the scope of your project you might be able to get rid of some of it by using your weekly trash pickup, while large projects will need roll off dumpsters due to the large volume of waste.
One man's trash is going to be another person's treasure. The mirror that you could not wait to get out of your house, might just be what someone has been looking for. The old fridge that you have when you replaced it with a brand-new model, may still work great for someone else.
If you have some bigger items that are in good working condition, you can donate them to different drop-off centers. A really popular one is ReStore, which is the national network of home improvement donation centers and stores that support Habitat for Humanity. Their donation centers will take different items like counter tops, windows, light fixtures, cabinets, working appliances, and other materials that can be reused in a building project. Most other organizations will take appliance donations and other items, so just check with them for donation rules.
If you happen to have old carpet you are throwing away, then try Carpet America Recovery Effort to find local companies who will recycle or reuse old carpeting, however there may be some cases where you will be charged a fee. Most of these groups will provide you with a receipt for the tax returns. Another thing you should keep in mind is that if you want to donate a lot of materials from your project, then be careful when you are removing them and keep them in good condition. Basically, when you go to swing that sledgehammer, ensure that you don't crack that cabinets doors that you want to donate.
For anything that is not able to be donated to be reused, you will have to find a landfill or dump to send your renovation waste. You are ready to do your own work, so why not make hauling the waste part of your project? The same principle of removing the middle man on a project helps to save money and it can even do so with waste disposal. Locate your local waste transfer station or landfill and take the waste there. Additionally, besides recycling some of your waste, they can even dispose of those non-recyclable waste in a safe way.
Before you head to your local landfill, you have to know what materials that will be disposed of and what section it goes to. This means that you will have to separate the items before going. For instance, many places will have certain places for old computers, scrap metal, copper, and large appliances. You will have to contact your local landfill for information on their rules. You will also need to have a trailer or flatbed truck to haul the waste.
There will be a few options that you can consider when you hire a professional to remove any renovation waste. It doesn't matter what service you use, it is vital that you talk about what items will be removed and the size and amount of waste too.
Use local garbage collection service: This is often a cheap way to go. If you want to do this, contact your local garbage service and ask about the pickup options for bulk waste. Inform them what will need to be picked up, including the sizes of large items and the item types. The garbage service will often charge for this service based on the weight or size of the waste.
Rent a Roll off dumpster: These are large metal containers will be something that you need for large jobs which range between 10 cubic yards to 40 or more cubic yards. The large containers can be opened at an end so that you can walk into it and dump your items. You need to make sure that you will have plenty of space for this dumpster. If you don't have enough space on your property, you can apply for a permit to place it on the road. Keep in mind that these are rented by the month or by the week, so the longer that you keep it, the more that you will end up paying. Ensure that you check with your rental company about what restrictions there are.
Consider collapsible dumpster: This is a newer solution that works well for medium to small sized waste. The most widely known collapsible dumpster is the Bagster, which will hold around 3,500 pounds of waste. Here is how it works. You have to make sure its available in your area. If you are using the Bagster, then you can do this on their site. Go and purchase the dumpster, many waste management companies and hardware stores will have them. Take the dumpster home and then fill it up, then call the pick-up service to schedule collection. Because you are purchasing the bin, as well as for the collection, this will cost more than just regular pick-up.
Do not make waste disposal a form of money wasting. Research and find the most cost effective and efficient method for your project.
AZ Pyramid Services offers dumpster rental that is quick, easy, and affordable. We drop off the roll off dumpster in the size you need, you load it, and then we haul away the waste from your home renovation project; It's just that simple. We offer dumpster rentals in 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 yard sizes to fit the needs of smaller or larger renovation projects. Allow AZ Pyramid Services to make your home renovation project go smoother by taking advantage of our easy waste disposal dumpsters. Call today to schedule a dumpster drop off or learn more about our services at 480-941-5800.
When you are planning a remodel or major yard cleanup you're going to need a dumpster. The most common question is "how much do dumpster rentals cost?" While costs vary from company to company and on which size you choose, this post will go over a lot of the average costs for renting a dumpster. If you plan on cleaning a bunch of stuff out of your home, or you are cleaning up after a construction project, then you may want to rent a dumpster. This will let you dispose of a bunch of items at a once and it is much easier than having to make multiple trips. The cost to rent a dumpster can be hard to predict, and it may be something that a person thinks is more expensive than it really it. The average cost to rent a dumpster is going to be around $400.
You will need to locate a local debris removal service for your area to get the best results which include getting a dumpster. Once you have figured out who you are going to go with, then there will be a few factors that will affect the cost of your dumpster.
10 Yard: 2 ft High x 16 ft Long x 8 ft wide; great for light projects; Starts at about $300.
30 Yard: 5 ft high x 22 ft long x 8 ft wide; best for remodeling, decluttering and interior projects; starts at about $500 on top of the cost of remodeling.
While these are the most common sizes that are ordered for many residential projects, there are other sizes such as the 40 yards, 25 yards, 15 yards, and 12 yards. There are some projects that will need 50-yard dumpsters. But many of these sizes will not be available in your area.
If you only have a small project or very little space, there is another option. These are called bagsters which is a trademarked name. These are collapsible dumpsters. It can hold around 3,000 pounds of materials. You set it up and then fill it when your ready and then you call for it to be picked up. They will cost about $30 and are considered to be disposable, so you won't get it back once it is hauled away. Pick up for these dumpsters are not in all areas, so check before you purchase one. The pick-up fees can range between $130 to $180 or more, depending on where you live and normally you can get a discount if you have multiple bagsters picked up.
There is also an alternative to renting a dumpster which is hiring junk removal services. You will have to gather your junk and then they will come get it. Normally the cost will be based on how much is in the truck. The normal costs are about $145 minimum with an added costs of $70 per eighth of the truck taken up. While this is less expensive, it also is a service that is not available in all areas. Also, it isn't aimed at construction or renovation clean up. It is best for removing old junk such as furniture. Plus, most of these companies will take your items to a recycling center.
What size Dumpsters will I need?
There isn't a easy and quick way to figure out what dumpster size you will need. The dumpster provider will need to know the types of materials that you will be putting in the dumpster as well as how much. It will come down the weight of the load that the dumpster can handle. 10 cubic yards of aluminum siding will weigh less than 10 cubic yards of concrete.
There is often more to renting dumpsters than just renting it. There are somethings that the supplier and you will need to know about your project before you get to a price.
How long will you keep the dumpster? Many companies will list the price by the week. Normally, dumpster providers will not discount if you need the dumpster for one to two days. This is due to the cost of dropping off the dumpster, picking the dumpster up, and then taking it to be emptied will be the same for the rental provider no matter how long you have the dumpster. However, during high demand times, normally right before the summer heat and after the rainy season, the provider may provide you with a small discount in order to get the dumpster back earlier. It doesn't hurt to ask about it.
If you are going to need the dumpster for more than a week, then there will be extra costs. Since the unit is already delivered, the extra week may not cost you the same price as the first week. Some companies may charge between $5 and $10 per day after your first week.
Not all dumpster providers will all size dumpsters for your area, even if it is in the same provider. They could have the 30, 10 and 20-yard dumpsters available in areas that have a lot of residential homes, but 50 and 40-yard dumpsters in a different community that has more industrial projects.
Remember that the cost of transporting dumpsters to your house will be included in your estimate, but having one that will be sent from a different location could cost you more. For instance, if you only want a 12-yard dumpster but your local provider did not have one, it may be more cost effective to go up a size than have them bring the 12-yard dumpster from a different location.
Normally this is included as part of the cost. The dump fees will vary depending on your area. San Diego, California for instance will charge $110 for less than 2 tons of demolition/construction waste but $115 for 2 tons or more. In Idaho, it is about $25 per ton but for Massachusetts it is around $115 per ton.
The dump fee will be decided by the free market economy. When there isn't competition, the prices will be much higher. When there is competition, the prices will be much lower as they are trying to get your business.
All trash will not be equal. Some will be recyclable, while some is not. Some trash will have elements that may be considered to be hazardous. Some trash will be heavier, which means a greater load on the dumpster. The supplier of the dumpster will provide you with a list of what is not allowed in your dumpster. You can be charged a bunch extra, if you put prohibited items into your dumpster rental.
Normally, rented dumpsters are used demolition/construction waste. This includes small appliances, roofing materials, flooring, foam, wire, carpeting, yard waste, drywall, siding, and wood. Prohibited items are normally include paints, things that use Freon such as AC units and refrigerators, pesticides, automotive fluids, batteries, and computers.
There are some items that may not be prohibited, but they can cost extra. These may be mattresses, large appliances and tires. So, check with your provider before you place them in the dumpster.
Dumpsters are often rated by the weight. A 30-yard dumpster can hold 8,000 pounds of waste or 4 tons. Whenever your dumpster is picked up to be emptied, it will be weighed at the waste area. After it is emptied, then it is weighed again. The waste amount that was in the dumpster is the difference. If you exceeded the dumpster weight capacity, then you will be charged overage fees. This can range between $35 to $110 per ton that is over, which depends on the fees at the landfill in your area.
A permit is normally needed to place a dumpster. In some areas, like New Orleans, will need a permit if the dumpster will be in public view. Others will need a permit if the dumpster is going to be on a public street. Any dumpster that is blocking the public right of way like a sidewalk or traffic lane will need a permit.
Often the dumpster provider will provide a basic permit that is needed to obtain the dumpster. As long as the company can get to the dumpster on the property, and as long as it is on your property, you won't have to have any other permit. Be sure to check the codes in your area first.
Waste from renovations and demolitions can build up fast. Even if you have many friends who have pick up trucks who can help, most projects can make a lot of waste and burn gas. Renting a dumpster can save you driving and labor and make sure that everything is properly done right down to usage of the landfill. Find AZ Pyramid Services dumpster rental costs here.
Roll Off Dumpster vs. Dumpster Bag: Which Is Best for Your Project?
If you are a regular customer at Home Depot and/or Lowe's, then it is quite possible that you have noticed those stands with the displays of disposable dumpster bags. These are the bags being advertised to be a lot more convenient to use and they are more affordable then renting a dumpster would be for those home clean-ups.
Are these dumpster bags actually better than a dumpster for the removal of home waste? Well, this all depends on how large of a project you have, and what your budget is. You can look for yourself below and see the comparisons before deciding the best option is the right one for you.
Both, the waste disposable bags and dumpsters are both used as containers used on one's property to place debris and junk, which is later hauled off. Of course, there are a few main features that make them stand apart of one another: If you are thinking about using the disposable dumpster bag, you are going to want to check-in with the company that provides the service and be certain they offer pick-ups in your region. Keep in mind, whether the bag is used inside or outside of the home, it has to be within the 18-ft., reach of the hydraulic arm on the truck, otherwise, it won't be possible for pick-up.
If you are considering a dumpster, it is best to estimate the weight of your junk and debris the best that you can in order to be sure you get one that is going to be big enough, and yet, one that is not going to be so big your wasting your money.
The key feature of the dumpster bags is their low prices, you can find them starting at $29.99 (certain brands). However, before purchasing it is significant that you know that the price only covers the bag itself. There will be an additional charge for the pick-up.
The cost for the pick-up (collection) of a dumpster bag once it has been filled with debris, and loaded with your junk, is calculated using a 3,300lb weight limit (3 cubic yards of debris and junk), and averaging around $129.00, plus the $29.00 cost of the bag itself. So, depending on the company that offers the service and your location the total cost could be up around $160.00, take or give a few dollars, which is not so bad when you consider the cost of a dumpster itself.
The concept of the dumpster bag is interesting, it gives a new idea to an old concept, making the removal of home debris and other junk easier and less costly than ever before, especially for smaller scale projects. However, for those large-scale projects, it would be more affordable to use a traditional dumpster, whereas, the same container is usable again and again, and a single dumpster bag should only be used once and thrown away, making them better for the smaller projects.
In case you're still wondering which would be the best to use, keep in mind that the dumpster bags are great for those smaller projects, but, if it is a large project you will more than likely be better off going with the traditional dumpsters. If you are thinking of dumpster rental, give us a call at 480-941-5800, and we will be glad to help you in choosing the most cost effective solution for your project.
Rebuilds and renovations are a dirty and backbreaking business that takes a lot of work and focus. With some luck everything is on track on staying on budget. While ripping out everything including the kitchen sink it's easy to make huge mounds of waste in the dumpsters.
It probably seems like if everything is inside the dumpster and not laying on the street that you are good to go. There are a few guidelines that should be followed when using rental dumpsters. Safety is always priority #1 and when loading a dumpster you should think about safety. Follow these tips and you will be on your way to a successful remodel or renovation of your home.
Most of us don't consider what we have in our homes as hazardous waste. It doesn't glow green or give any of us super powers, so it must not be hazardous. When you are remodeling or cleaning out a shed or house there are some products that are common to homes in the United States that are considered hazardous. The cleaners we have in our homes are considered hazardous, so is paint, solvents, pesticides, and fertilizers. These items should not be thrown in with the construction waste and need to be disposed of at the proper facility, or hazardous waste pickup. The dumpster is also not a place for old electronics. Don't throw your old computers, TV's, or batteries in the dumpsters.
Most dumpsters are equipped with doors on one or both ends. These doors are there for the cleaning of dumpsters after they have been used. These doors are commonly opened up for easier loading. While that is not the designed purpose it is a fact of life. If the door is not secured properly when items are being loaded against the door, it can swing open and dump garbage. Not only can this be a hassle but it can be potentially dangerous to people standing in the area, or if a vehicle is parked nearby.
When we pay for something it is human nature to want to get the biggest bang for our buck. While this urge might be hard to resist when piling everything you need to get rid of from your job site it can end up causing you problems. If the dumpster is overfilled it can pose a risk to bystanders. Wind or settling can allow items to move and possibly slide out and fall onto the sidewalk or street. In addition there are states that will not allow the pickup an over filled dumpster. If this happens you'll be required to remove the excess waste before the dumpster can be removed.
During renovations there are a lot of lightweight materials that comes out of houses. This lightweight material can get blown out of the dumpster during transport and end up on our highways. The types of lightweight material that are common in renovation projects are things like old wallpaper, fiberglass insulation, cardboard, or even ceiling tiles. Naturally you need to get rid of these materials in the dumpster, but make sure that they are weight down and covered by heavier materials.
Landscaping and construction projects many times mean getting rid of heavy materials. If all of the heaviest material ends up on one side, or in the back or front of the dumpster it can affect the way the truck drives. For highway safety and the safety of the truck driver it's best if the weight is evenly distributed in the dumpster.
If you have a large project coming up and you need a dumpster anywhere in the Phoenix Valley AZ Pyramid Services has a variety of sizes that will fit any project. Give us a call today for services at (480) 941-5800.


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IWDA Submission: ACFID Independent review into prevention of sexual misconduct and DFAT Policy Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
IWDA supports all efforts to make our sector safer for women and girls – those we work with and those who work for us. In support of this commitment IWDA has made a submission to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Independent Review into prevention of sexual misconduct and DFAT Policy Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment.
Our submission takes the opportunity to provide recommendations towards encouraging the International Aid and Development sector to take the lead in best practice and the establishment of new standards for preventing, responding to and supporting survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and misconduct. In doing so we recognise the strength and unique approach of the ACFID Code of Conduct and the positive contribution this has made to safeguarding vulnerable people including children.
In our submission we note the root causes of gender based violence – including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and misconduct – are multi-dimensional and a consequence of the inequality experienced by women and girls. We recognise that survivors of all forms of gender based violence will predominantly (though not always) be women and girls and that perpetrators will predominantly (though not always) be men and boys. As a result, our submission focuses primarily on the need for independent, survivor-centered mechanisms for reporting and investigation of complaints, within Australia and within ACFID organisations. It makes recommendations for a survivor and complainant centered approach and development of best practice standards for investigation of complaints including the provision of complainant advocate support by people trained in sexual violence and its impacts.


On September 9, Tarleton State University won their first home game against Oklahoma Panhandle State University. After the victorious win, Marc Martinez, Assistant Football Coach, had a surprise up his sleeve.
Martinez brought his girlfriend, Lacie Metts, Texan Stars Strength Coach, to the center of the field where a box was waiting with all their friends and family that had the words 'Baby Martinez?' on the front with pink and blue football helmets.
Everyone thought the celebration was over when Martinez pointed behind Metts and told her to look. While she was turned, Martinez got down on one knee while all the onlookers started cheering.
"Will you marry me?" Martinez asked, while Metts' turned around, shock evident on her face. She nodded 'yes' and the two embraced.
"We had our first home game against OPSU and I was mainly focusing on the game and getting my guys ready to play. It was tough not to think about everything that was going on Saturday, knowing that I would be doing the baby reveal and proposing to Lacie shortly after the game," Martinez said.
Metts said she was secretly hoping that the proposal would happen that night.
"I had really hoped that Marc would propose that night because we were surrounded by our loved ones. Honestly, it would have been the most convenient time," Metts said.
Martinez said it was an amazing feeling seeing all their friends and family that were there.


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Open Borders Activists Go on 24-Day Hunger Strike to Protest Trump's Immigration Policy
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Rio Grande Valley Sector via AP
Katherine Rodriguez
Open borders activists and celebrities are going on a 24-day hunger strike to protest the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy on illegal immigration at the southern border.
The hunger strike, organized in part by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization, kicked off on Saturday blocks away from a federal courthouse in McAllen, Texas, where illegal immigrants detained for unlawfully crossing the U.S. border are sent to be prosecuted.
"Today, we have a president who has a different idea of what it means to be an American," Kerry Kennedy, who runs the RFK center and is one of the strike's organizers, told USA Today after visiting the courthouse Friday.
The planned duration of the strike is 24 days to represent the estimated 2,400 children separated from their parents who were detained and referred for prosecution for illegally crossing the border.
Although the event is billed as a 24 day-hunger strike, most participants would not be fasting for more than 24 hours at a time. Other hunger strikes, such as one that a Cuban dissident conducted several years ago to protest the lack of freedom of expression in Cuba, have lasted up to 135 days.
The event also has backing from several celebrities and left-wing politicians, including Martin Sheen, Levar Burton, Alec Baldwin, 10 House members and one senator, according to USA Today.
The Justice Department announced the implementation of its "zero-tolerance" policy on illegal immigration in April to reduce the number of illegal crossings over the U.S. southern border.
Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday halting the practice of separating illegal migrant families at the border and instructing the Department of Homeland Security to detain illegal migrant families together until their cases are processed in court.
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The collection and availability of data, emerging technology in vehicles and logistics, and the blue-sky opportunities afforded by connectivity could allow 21st Century Australia to find new and better ways to move people and goods around the country, and to the world. The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been set up to take Australia to these new roads.
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iMOVE and its participants will deliver research, outcomes and products to:
reduce road congestion, fuel use, emissions, accidents and fatalities
improve freight co-ordination
improve productivity and international competitiveness
improve lifestyle and wellbeing
Outcomes for Australia
Analyses, evaluation, and development of new technologies to build Australia's intelligent infrastructure
Development of innovative models and software to manage the entire transport and mobility network
Creation of an open access data platform to integrate disparate datasets
Driving entrepreneurship and innovation in the mobility and freight sectors
Outcomes for business
Development of innovative systems and business models to better utilise Australia's freight capacity
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Outcomes for people
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The park's 1 1/2 acre limestone quarry, part of the Gore formation in the Glade Valley of Frederick County, is now filled with water and is estimated to be approximately 25 feet deep. The quarry provided limestone for the Fountain Rock kilns and stone crusher for nearly 80 years. A channeled stream and various natural wildlife habitats are found at this site.
The quarry boardwalk and deck was constructed in the summer of 2000. The deck gives park visitors the opportunity to become close to nature. Great Blue Herons, Black Crowned Night Herons, Canada Geese, Ducks, and numerous songbirds are frequently observed. Sightings of migrating species have also been reported. Several species of turtles and fish are year-round residents of the quarry pond.
For visitors who wish to feed the pond life, feeders are placed seasonally along the deck. For a small fee, these feeders dispense food that is nutritionally appropriate for wildlife, unlike bread or picnic scraps. It is strongly discouraged that visitors feed any human food to our resident wildlife.
Fishing is not allowed at this location.


Organically shaped side table made of solid teak, Denmark around 1955. Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen supplied the design for the quality manufacturer FRANCE + SON. Due to our careful work on the surface, the oiled teak wood is fresh as on the first day!


There are many different styles of chiropractic techniques. The Gonstead technique of chiropractic is a method of chiropractic assessment and adjustments that is very methodical, precise, and scientific. Also, the technique takes more time to learn than other methods. As a result, a Gonstead Chiropractor is often called the "gold standard" of chiropractic. The unique Gonstead technique is one of the safest methods because it is thorough, complete and specific in both analyzing and treating the spine. The Gonstead practitioner addresses your entire spine when evaluating for the presence of vertebral subluxations which cause ill health. After a complete analysis, the Gonstead chiropractor is ready to deliver an adjustment that is specific, precise and accurate as possible, addressing only the problem areas.


Chord progressions from the acoustic guitar introduces a blissful character during the intro.
Jenn Gillan: This would be more powerful if you mentioned the sorts of harmonies used. Chord progressions are used everywhere and they don't necessarily = bliss. A little more needed here.
The vocalist uses decrescendos by gently hushing towards the end of phrases (especially in the first verse) to create a dreamy, sultry character. The vocalist occasionally ends phrases, particularly in the second verse, with a rasped, croaked tone to enhance the sultry character of the work.
Jenn Gillan: I'd try to avoid the word 'dreamy'. It's one of those words that have too many meanings to be useful. Other examples ok.
Synthetic instruments have an airy, thin tone colour, which contributes to the dreamlike character of the work. A quick percussion-synthetic, played for four bars (with music splitting the repeated phrase) then later repeated during the outro, helps to develop the enchanting character, as well as a mystical, intriguing character.
Jenn Gillan: You might need a little more than just 'synthetic' to describe the instruments. I don't know which line you're talking about. Whether it's a keyboard like sound, a guitar like sound or a voice like sound. Again, dreamlike not a good idea. The word synthesised might be better than synthetic? Does repetition = enchanting? Is this enough on its own to support the character? Are mystical, intriguing, enchanting the strongest character words? They can mean lots of different things too. For example, something can be intriguing because it's threatening or because it's playful. Mystical seems a little vague to me.
Percussion is added to the work in the second verse to develop a desperate character in the work.
Jenn Gillan: Desperate may be stretching the point a little here. How is the percussion added? What sort of percussion? A little more unpacking of this point would help enhance your response.
An electric, harmonica-like instrument during the bridge introduces tension by sliding up to detached notes in mf.
A synthetic, flute-like instrument's melodic line is added during the third verse; it uses legato and a p dynamic, contributing to the dreamy, enchanting character of the work.
Jenn Gillan: See previous point about choice of character words. Maybe use words like pensive, reflective instead for the opening character?
The harmonic line in the voice creates a dreamy, wishful, sultry, pleading character.
Jenn Gillan: Pleading is better. 🙂 Does harmony = pleading? Again, you need stronger musical examples to support this.
The electric guitar solo and outro uses a Wah-pedal, or similar effect, to further develop the sultry, pleading character of the work.
Jenn Gillan: Is this enough on its own? If I told you I used the wah-pedal would you immediately tell me "Oh, that's created a pleading character!" If not, you need more.
There is a trend of blissful, sultry, dreamy, wishful character traits in the work created by generally soft dynamics (p-mf). As the work progresses, pleading, desperate character traits are developed through stronger dynamics (mf) which are achieved by adding instruments leading up to the tutti during the final chorus and outro (while the vocalist is still singing).
Jenn Gillan: Overall, choosing some different character words might be worth exploring as well as maybe combining some of the expressive devices to enhance your answer. Fully explaining your points will help do the same.


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Q: Is there something I can do with the rings/amulets I'm not using? I have tons of rings and amulets that I don't use.
Is there some kind of transmutation (i.e. combining rings/amulets somehow), some gem to make them unique or something that I can do with these?
Here's a lightshot:

A: One notable example - if you have 60 unique rings, you can craft them into a Loreweave.

A: There are a few vendor recipes about trinkets such as rings and amulets here.
And here is a list of everything that has to do with rings and amulets, taken from mentioned link.

Full rare sets
These recipes require a full set of rare items. A full set is capable of filling all item slots in the inventory screen (not including flasks or the alternate weapon set). Specifically, it consists of:

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*One of the following:

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*Two-Handed Weapon ×1

*One-Handed Weapon ×1 and Shield ×1

*One-Handed Weapon ×2

*Helmet ×1

*Body Armour ×1

*Gloves ×1

*Boots ×1

*Belt ×1

*Amulet ×1

*Ring ×2

  Reward/Level of lowest-level item
  1 Orb of Chance/1 to 59
  2 Orbs of Chance/1 to 59, all unidentified OR all 20% quality
  3 Orbs of Chance/1 to 59, all unidentified AND all 20% quality
  1 Chaos Orb/60 to 74
  2 Chaos Orbs/60 to 74, all unidentified OR all 20% quality
  3 Chaos Orbs/60 to 74, all unidentified AND all 20% quality
  1 Regal Orb/75 to 100
  2 Regal Orbs/75 to 100, all unidentified OR all 20% quality
  3 Regal Orbs/75 to 100, all unidentified AND all 20% quality

Vendor recipes involving rings & amulets
Unless otherwise stated, the item level and rarity of the item produced are both equal to the lowest item level and rarity among all items required for the recipe.
  1 Iron ring + 1 Red skill gem = 1 Ruby ring (white)
  1 Iron ring + 1 Green skill gem = 1 Topaz ring (white)
  1 Iron ring + 1 Blue skill gem = 1 Sapphire ring (white)
  1 Two-stone ring of each combo (3 total) = 1 Prismatic ring (white)
  7 Iron rings + 1 Coral ring (rare) = 1 Coral amulet (rare)
  7 Iron rings + 1 Paua ring (rare) = 1 Paua amulet (rare)
  1 Amulet (any) + 3 skill gems (1 of each color) = 1 onyx amulet
  1 Amber amulet + 1 Lapis amulet + 1 Orb of Transmutation = 1 Agate amulet
  1 Jade amulet + 1 Lapis amulet + 1 Orb of Transmutation = 1 Turquoise amulet
  1 Amber amulet + 1 Jade amulet + 1 Orb of Transmutation = 1 Citrine amulet
  5 magic items of same type = 1 new magic item of same type (*Item level of resulting item equals lowest item level among components*)

Crafting!
The following vendor recipes add or remove modifiers on items
Ring or Amulet + Orb of Augmentation + Amnethyst flask = Ring or amulet with +x% Chaos Resist
Magic Wand x1 + Ruby/Sapphire/Topaz ring + Orb of Alteration = Wand with +1 to level of Lightning/Fire/Cold (depending on resist of ring used in crafting) Gems in this item x1

Changing bandit rewards
It is possible to change your Bandit choice. To do this, execute one of the following Vendor Recipes on the preferred Difficulty.
20 Orbs of Regret + 1 Amber Amulet = Book of Reform (Oak)
20 Orbs of Regret + 1 Jade Amulet = Book of Reform (Kraitlyn)
20 Orbs of Regret + 1 Lapis Amulet = Book of Reform (Alira)
20 Orbs of Regret + 1 Onyx Amulet = Book of Reform (Eramir (skill point))


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Tag: Teresa Brayton
Royal Canal Greenway: Maynooth to Enfield
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Distance: 18.7km
After covering the last few sections on my feet, here I take to my bike to cover some more ground as we get further west into more rural landscape from Maynooth Harbour, through Kilcock and on to Enfield. Maynooth is the gateway for many to the Royal Canal Greenway, a perfect route for all adventures.
As Maynooth is often a starting or finishing point for many taking a day on the Royal Canal Greenway, it is worth noting Maynooth has a fantastic variety of places to eat and drink. Information on many of these places can be found on the Maynooth Town Website.
Maynooth Harbour just before dawn
Maynooth Harbour, located on the 13th level of the Royal Canal, is a great place to start. It is easily accessible from Dublin, with Maynooth Train Station lying on the south bank of the canal. A footbridge gives access to the north bank and the Royal Canal Greenway. Maynooth Harbour is a triangle shaped harbour with a slipway on the town side. It has an island with nesting swans in the centre. It would have been built between 1790 and 1796 making it a contemporary of the near by St. Patrick's University which opened in 1795.
Maynooth Swans with their cygnets and the island in the background – Summer 2019
We depart Maynooth heading west on a tarmac path heading a short distance of 500 metres before we encounter Bond Bridge which was originally built in 1795. In 2005 Jons Engineering were contracted to widen and realign the bridge to make it safer for the traffic it carries over the canal. The new bridge opened in 2007 and also has cycle lanes over it with steps accessing the Royal Canal Greenway on the east side and a ramp down the west side.
Approaching Bond Bridge from Maynooth Harbour
After passing under Bond Bridge we transition from tarmac onto a smooth, light stone dust surface which will be the norm for most the way to Enfield. The South Campus wall of the university keeps us company for 750 metres as we leave Maynooth behind us. This old stone wall separates the canal bank from the playing fields and grounds of the old campus.
Pacman Graffiti on College Wall
As we reach the end of the college wall we pass the old college farmhouse and sheds. It is nearly 1 kilometre from the end of the college wall to the next landmark of Jackson's Bridge and the 14th Lock. Jackson's Bridge is made up of 5 spanning arches including a narrow pedestrian arch (for which cyclists should dismount), the canal, the railway and two arches for farm animals on the south bank. The original canal span was built in 1793 while the railway span was abutted in the late 1840's.
The 5 arches of Jackson's Bridge with the 14th Lock
We emerge on the upper 14th level after passing through the pedestrian arch with the 14th Lock revealing itself fully to view.
Water Cascading down into the 14th Lock
Leaving Jackson's Bridge behind we proceed for 1.7 kilometres before we reach the next landmark of Bailey's Bridge, an accommodation bridge giving the local farmer access to both sides of the canal. As part of the work to create the Royal Canal Greenway the bridge was extended to give users safe passage under the bridge rather than force them through the narrow passage that still exists.
Bailey's Bridge with new Greenway passage
Moving on past North Kildare Club with its rugby, cricket and hockey pitches it is another 750 metres to Chamber's Bridge and the 15th Lock. It is common to find several barges and Waterways Ireland work boats moored up at the bridge. One such barge is Anam Cara (previously Maeve) which was once used by actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales in their Channel 4 series Great Canal Journeys as they explored the Shannon-Erne Waterway. The barge was also used for the TV3 series Jingle Jangle which featured a large array of prominent Irish musicians as the barge made its way west from Dublin to Cloondara on the Royal Canal.
15th Lock from Chamber's Bridge with Anam Cara and other barges in the background on a rather wet day.
There is another 500 metres of the light stone dust after Chamber's Bridge before we reach another stretch of tarmac on the approach to Kilcock. As we meet the tarmac, the Royal Canal Greenway lines up and runs parallel with a road, a railway, the canal, the greenway itself, another road and the Rye River. It is 1 kilometre from the start of the tarmac surface to Kilcock Harbour.
Approaching Kilcock
Kilcock Harbour has been wonderfully restored and is home to Kilcock Canoe Polo Club. The Royal Canal opened to commercial traffic in December 1796, six years after construction started. Barges initially started operating between Broadstone and Kilcock. At the end of Kilcock Harbour is the upgraded Shaw's Bridge and the double-chambered 16th Lock.
Shaw's Bridge with the 16th Lock behind it and goals from the Canoe Polo Club in the foreground.
In total it is just under 6 kilometres from Maynooth Harbour to Kilcock Harbour. As we must dismount to cross the road at Shaw's Bridge, you may wish to stop for some refreshments before continuing on. Just across the road from the canal is the very popular Black Forest Cafe and Cakery while just a little further into the town there is a Costa Coffee as well as a large Supervalu for supplies. The Rye River Cafe is also another popular spot for breakfast or lunch not far off the canal.
Upper chamber of the 16th Lock
After coming up onto the 16th level there is a small blue container. This marks the start of the Royal Canal parkrun, Kilcock which is a weekly, free 5k run that goes out west and comes back on the banks of the canal.
The tarmac continues from the 16th Lock for just over 1 kilometre as far as Allen Bridge which is known locally as Spins Bridge. Allen Bridge was originally built in 1796 but like Bond Bridge and Shaw's Bridge, it was later modified for modern traffic. However when you pass under the bridge you can still see the original arch.
Original arch visible under Allen (Spins) Bridge
On coming out on the other side of Allen Bridge we return to the light stone dust surface. A new spillway has been completed not far west of the bridge which replaced a narrow wooden bridge over a dip of the old slipway.
The original overflow with wooden bridge before being replaced
As we continue west for 2.75 kilometres towards McLoughlin's Bridge and the 17th Lock (which is locally known as Ferns Lock) we cross the county border from Kildare to Meath. The Royal Canal crosses back and forth across this county line several times as the canal makes its way west.
Looking up the double-chambered 17th (Ferns) Lock from McLoughlin's Bridge
Ferns Lock has several features around it. The bridge coming into the lock no longer has an arch and now has a low concrete plinth which has been known to catch the top of wheelhouses of boats passing under it. This happened the Heritage Boat Rambler during filming of the late Dick Warner's Waterways – The Royal Canal series for RTÉ. It is a rare complaint on the Royal Canal that the water level is too high for such problems to happen. Unlike all the bridges we have met so far, McLoughlin's Bridge has no abutment to a railway bridge and instead is level with a level crossing at the bridge. The 17th Lock is the last double-chambered lock on the Royal Canal coming from Dublin and marks the start of The Long Level which is a 32 kilometer stretch before the 18th Lock at Thomastown. There is also a restored storehouse beside the lock, now a private residence.
Restored storehouse and store at Ferns Lock
Leaving Ferns Lock we remain on the north bank on one of the most recently completed sections of the Royal Canal Greenway. Until late in the summer of 2019 it was necessary to travel the 5.9 kilometre section from Ferns Lock to Cloncurry Bridge on the south bank. This is a grassy and often muddy trail generally unsuitable for cycling. Thankfully the north bank is now complete and is a pleasurable cycle. The new section does veer a little away from the canal at a few points but never too far to see and it includes a section where the path winds through a forest.
Royal Canal Greenway going through the forest as seen from the south bank
One of the few disadvantages of travelling on the smooth north bank now is that you miss the original 22 and 23 Mile Markers for the canal, 2 of the very few ones left standing. These measure the distance not from the River Liffey but rather from Broadstone.
The 23rd Mile Marker on the south bank near Cloncurry
Not long after the forest, we pass a farm house which leads us back onto a tarmac surface for the last 2 kilometers to Cloncurry Bridge. The area around Cloncurry is probably best known from the poem The Old Bog Road by Teresa Brayton, an Irish Nationalist from Kilcock who emigrated to America in 1895.
The Old Bog Road and Teresa Brayton information sign
She wrote widely on the themes of exile, nostalgic loss of homeland, nationalism and religion. She returned to Ireland in 1932 where she lived in nearby Kilbrook until her death in 1943. The Old Bog Road was put to music by Madeline King O'Farrelly from Rochfortbridge in Westmeath and has been recorded by many artists.
Cloncurry Bridge looking west
Remaining on the north bank we must cross over the road at Cloncurry Bridge to continue on our way to our destination in Enfield, a distance of 3 kilometres. Some caution is needed for the first kilometer of this as it is on a public road by the canal until you pass through a pair of wooden gates back onto the dust surface of the Royal Canal Greenway.
Enfield Train Station on the south bank.
Coming into Enfield, the railway station and a variety of connected buildings originally opened by the Midlands Great Western Railway company in the late 1840's can be seen on the opposite bank. Buildings include the Railway Station, the Station Masters House, Warehouses, a Signal Box and Water Towers. Finally we approach our destination of Enfield Bridge, 18.7 kilometres from where we started at Maynooth Harbour.
Sunrise on the Royal Canal from Enfield Bridge.
On reaching Enfield there are a variety of places to take a break. Closest to the bridge itself is the Bridgehouse pub which does pub grub. There is an Applegreen with a Subway just a little further into town for those only looking for light refreshments. A favourite of mine would be the Street Side Cafe. Like Maynooth and Kilcock, Enfield also has a Supervalu close to the canal for those looking for a supermarket. More recently The Koffee Well has opened in the centre of Enfield with a great outdoor space and bike parking. It is an ideal place to stop for a coffee and a slice of cake while out exploring the Greenway.
Enfield Bridge. Much like Allen Bridge in Kilcock the old bridge is hidden under the widened road bridge above it.
Once you are fueled again you'll be ready for the cycle back to Maynooth or, if you are taking it easy, the intercity from Sligo stops in Enfield roughly every 2 hours and will see you back to Maynooth or Dublin Connolly. Booking with Irish Rail is advised with bike as the trains can only facilitate 2 bikes per train.
Enfield Train Station Water Tower
Part 12: Ballybrannigan to the 41st Lock
Tags Cycling, Greenway, Kilcock, Maynooth, Royal Canal, Royal Canal Greenway, Royal Canal parkrun, Running, Teresa Brayton, The Old Bog Road, Walking, Waterways Ireland