Royan, the Côte de Beauté and the Saintonge region.
Charente-Maritime hides some rare treasures, all with a distinctly seafaring feel. Beaches, fishing ports, pine woods and the ocean provide the backdrop to the quiet seaside towns where swimming in the Southern Atlantic and taking its invigorating air are a time-honoured tradition. Water sports enthusiasts will love the twin towns of Royan and La Tremblade, separated by a huge pine forest. A camping holiday in Charente-Maritime, well known for its gentle seaside climate and as western France's sunniest region, promises an authentic seaside experience.
To the north, you'll find the unpretentious towns of La Rochelle, Saintes and Rochefort, all rich in history. To cap it all, it is on this coastline that France's famous Charron mussels and inimitable Marennes oysters are bred. During your camping holiday in Charente-Maritime don't miss the chance of a trip out to one of its lovely offshore islands – the Ile de Ré and the Ile d'Oléron – for a real change of scenery in Charente-Maritime.
Explore the Atlantic coast and the Charente estuary from this pretty, wooded campsite.
Swim or paddle amid oak and pinewoods or enjoy the natural grandeur of the Atlantic beaches which stretch as far as the eye can see from La Palmyre to Royan.
A wealth of landscapes and culinary surprises await you here in the lush green countryside of the Brouage and Saintonge marshlands.
Come and recharge your batteries on the Côte de Beauté at this Charente-Maritime campsite offering a range of activities and entertainment.
Famed for its sunny beaches and beautiful Belle Époque villas, the seaside town of Royan also offers a wide range of leisure, sporting and cultural activities throughout the year including its thalassotherapy centre and casino.
A camping holiday in Royan makes a great base for exploring the local coastline, the Côte de Beauté, and the adjacent Gironde estuary on foot or by bike.
From our campsites near Royan don't miss the chance to visit the striking, listed church of Notre-Dame de Royan. Built entirely of concrete in the neo-Gothic style to replace its bomb-damaged predecessor, it was completed in 1958.
And just a few kilometres inland, between Saujon and Marennes, the Saintonge area offers another exceptional landscape with its lakes, rivers and marshland.
Set in the heart of La Rochelle, opposite the old port, you'll find La Rochelle Aquarium, one of the major tourist attractions of Charente-Maritime, where you can spend a fascinating few hours discovering the wonders of the ocean's depths. It houses more than 12,000 marine species.
A camping holiday in Charente-Maritime makes a great base for visiting the Cité de l'Huître, a museum and visitor centre dedicated to the oyster, located in Marennes in the heart of Charente oyster farming country. The Marennes-Oléron oyster is one of the jewels in the crown of Charente-Maritime cuisine.
And if you fancy something a little more adventurous, why not try a trip out to Fort-Boyard? Constructed under Napoleon Bonaparte and accessible via one of the numerous island-hopping cruises that leave from the Charente-Maritime coast, it has returned to the news in recent years as the filming location for one of France's most popular TV gameshows.


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Postlight's 101 Fifth Avenue Offices Point the Way Toward Adaptation
The software firm started with working around a column right at the elevators and went from there
By Rebecca Baird-Remba December 6, 2022 9:00 am
Photos: Courtesy of Christian Torres
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When software firm Postlight opted to redesign its offices during the pandemic, it decided to remove most of the individual desks and open up its 4,000-square-foot space for events and large meetings.
"This was a commercial post-COVID project where the client really sat down to think about how they were going to use the next four years of their lease," said Gala Magriñá, the interior designer on the project. "They have some high-profile clients, and they want to host events, so they decided they would turn it into a kind of Soho House, where they minimize individual desks."
The space is essentially one large room in a turn-of-the-century loft building at 101 Fifth Avenue near Union Square. So Magriñá had to be creative about dividing the room, using large plants and bookshelves to help delineate different spaces.
After getting off the elevators, there's an awkwardly placed nook with a column right by the entrance to the office. Since it couldn't be moved, Magriñá transformed it into a seating area for the reception desk, complete with red walls emblazoned with the company's geometric logo, simple gray couches and a wall of potted plants. Rounding out the space is a white neon sign on the wall that reads "Postlight," along with red carpeting and red ceilings. Even the column has been painted red.
On the other side of the nook is a cluster of round, gray armchairs, intended to be a landing spot for programmers who want to get away from their desks.
The kitchen area has also been redone, with a red-and-white backsplash above the sink, white cabinets and gray stone countertops. There's also an open cafe area with a long, dark gray upholstered banquette, white marble-topped tables and white chairs.
Then there's a series of lounge areas with low gray couches, white marble-topped Midcentury coffee tables, and maroon armchairs. TVs hung on the wall, along with cameras and microphones, allow lounges to be used for video conferencing.
Toward the back are 14 unassigned desks that employees can use, a small private meeting room, and a small conference room that's been transformed into a podcast studio. One wall features white acoustic paneling, another is exposed brick, and the glassed-in portion that faces the rest of the office is made of "smart glass" that can be made more or less opaque.
Rebecca Baird-Remba can be reached at rbairdremba@commercialobserver.com.
Keywords: 101 Fifth Avenue, Gala Magriñá, Postlight, slideshow, The Plan

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package li.strolch.agent.api;

import java.util.concurrent.locks.Lock;

import li.strolch.agent.impl.DefaultLockHandler;
import li.strolch.model.Locator;
import li.strolch.model.StrolchRootElement;

/**
 *

 * In Strolch locking of objects is done by keeping a lock for every {@link StrolchRootElement} by using the
 * {@link Locator} to find the lock. Instead of adding a lock to the model, the lock is stored by the
 * {@link LockHandler}.
 *

 *
 *

 * Since new {@link StrolchRootElement} might not be known by the {@link ElementMap ElementMaps} but you still want to
 * lock an object globally, then locking on the {@link Locator} solves this, as the locator is an immutable object and
 * can easily be created before the actual object exists
 *

 *
 *

 * See concrete implementations for which concrete locking implementation is used
 *

 *
 * @see DefaultLockHandler
 *
 * @author Robert von Burg <eitch@eitchnet.ch>
 */
public interface LockHandler {

	/**
	 * Locks the element with the given {@link Locator} and creating a lock on it. Calling lock multiple times from the
	 * same thread will not lock, it is up to the concrete implementation to define if a lock counter is used
	 *
	 * @param locator
	 *            the {@link Locator} of the element for which a {@link Lock} is to be created and/or locked
	 *
	 * @throws StrolchLockException
	 *             if the lock could not be acquired
	 */
	void lock(Locator locator) throws StrolchLockException;

	/**
	 *

	 * Unlocks the element with the given locator. It is up to the concrete implementation to define if unlocking an
	 * unlocked element will fail or not. This method might not completely unlock the element if a lock counter is used
	 * and the object was locked multiple times.
	 *

	 *
	 *

	 * If the lock must be completely released, then use {@link #releaseLock(Locator)}
	 *

	 *
	 * @param locator
	 *            the {@link Locator} of the element for which the current/last {@link Lock} is to be unlocked
	 *
	 * @throws StrolchLockException
	 *             if the unlock failed
	 */
	void unlock(Locator locator) throws StrolchLockException;

	/**
	 * Releases the lock on the element with the given {@link Locator}, by unlocking all locks, i.e. after this method
	 * is called, no lock will be held anymore by the current thread
	 *
	 * @param locator
	 *            the {@link Locator} of the element for which the {@link Lock} is to be released
	 *
	 * @throws StrolchLockException
	 *             if the lock could not be released
	 */
	void releaseLock(Locator locator) throws StrolchLockException;
}

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President Trump to receive PM Imran at White House, says Qureshi - about 1 hour ago
Nawaz to speak at British parliament on Pak-UK relations
by INP , (Last Updated October 19, 2017)
LONDON: Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address the British parliament and speak on Pakistan-United Kingdom relations, Britain's trade envoy to Pakistan and Member of Parliament (MP) Rehman Chishti has said.
The British parliamentarian called on Nawaz Sharif in London on Tuesday and invited him to address the members of parliament. Sharif accepted the invitation but a date for the address has yet to be fixed, said Chishti.
Providing details of their meeting, Chishti said that he and Sharif discussed various issues including prospects of strengthening Pakistan-UK relations, trade security and upholding democratic institutions.
"Britain has strongly supported the democratic journey of Pakistan," the British parliamentarian said.
On the other hand, a source close to Nawaz Sharif said that the meeting was held to discuss matters of mutual interest in light of Rehman Chishti's forthcoming visit to Pakistan.
"Rehman Chishti showed keen interest in developing better trade relations between the two countries for which Mr Sharif offered his full support' said the source.
Chishti was appointed as Prime Minister Theresa May's adviser for the promotion of trade relations between Pakistan and UK last month due to his "immense knowledge of Pakistan".
Chishti, originally hailing from Muzaffarabad in Azad Kashmir, has also served as an adviser to former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in the past and has worked closely with her on several issues during her years of exile. He continues to enjoy close relations with Benazir's children.
ISPR DG to address important presser tomorrow
Brexit in play: parliament tries multiple choice as May's job on the line
FM Qureshi, British HC discuss matters of mutual interest


Hamilton's own Leslie Odom, Jr. is getting ready to take the stage at a "theater" that seats over 100 million, with NBC announcing that the Tony Award-winning singer would be performing "America The Beautiful" at NFL Super Bowl LII on Sunday, February 4. His performance will be televised live on NBC prior to kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Odom, Jr. will be joining previously announced performers P!nk, who is singing The National Anthem; and Justin Timberlake, who will headline the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show.
Additionally, actor/director Alexandria Wailes will represent the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and perform both The National Anthem and America The Beautiful in American Sign Language. Ricky Kirshner is set to executive produce both the pre-game and half-time shows.
As an original cast member of the award-winning musical created by Lin Manuel-Miranda, Odom, Jr. was named Best Actor in a Musical at the 2016 Tony Awards. He would also go on to win a Grammy as a principal singer on the cast recording of Hamilton.
For multi-platinum, multi-award-winning singer/songwriter P!nk (Pink), this will be her first time performing at the national championship game. Beautiful Trauma, her most recently released album, debuted at the top spot on Billboard's 200 chart and was a career high in first week sales; with her 2018 Beautiful Trauma world tour kicking off in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 1.
Timberlake's performance at this year's Super Bowl is not without its controversy. In 2004, Timberlake's duet performance of "Rock Your Body" with Janet Jackson ended with him pulling off part of Jackson's outfit, revealing her right breast. Many believe that the media came down too harshly on Jackson, and allowed Timberlake to escape taking responsibility for the incident; and that Timberlake has benefited from it while never apologizing or owning up to his role in the performance.
The Super Bowl National Anthem has had a long history of name acts who've stepped up to the challenge and performed the song, including: Luke Bryan, Lady Gaga, Idina Menzel, Renée Fleming, Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston, Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Cher, Faith Hill, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyoncé Knowles, Christina Aguilera and many more.


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Mt. Begbie Brewery Uses Discarded Bread for Charity Beer
On October 15, 2018 At 2:00 pm
Tags : British Columbia, Mt. Begbie Brewing
REVELSTOKE, BC – Mt. Begbie Brewing has announced the release of a new limited edition beer that was brewed using an ingredient that would otherwise have gone to waste.
Our Daily Bread (3.8% abv, 20 IBU) is an ale that was made with bread provided by Food Connect, a food recovery and redistribution service run by Community Connections Revelstoke. The organization receives more than 25,000 lbs of bread products annually, which is much more than they can distribute to their partners, meaning that much of the bread ends up going to landfill.
Our Daily Bread is intended to bring attention to the issue of food waste, and also raise funds for the Community Connections Revelstoke Food Bank. It's available now on tap at the brewery along with two paired food dishes – breaded pork cutlet with panzanella salad, and deconstructed apple pie – that were also made using bread as in ingredient.
Source: Trail Times
Photo: Mt. Begbie Brewing Facebook page
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package com.webfluxclient.client;

import com.webfluxclient.codec.ExtendedClientCodecConfigurer;
import org.springframework.http.client.reactive.ReactorClientHttpConnector;
import org.springframework.web.reactive.function.client.ExchangeFilterFunction;
import org.springframework.web.reactive.function.client.ExchangeFunctions;
import org.springframework.web.reactive.function.client.ExchangeStrategies;
import org.springframework.web.reactive.function.client.WebClient;

public class DefaultRequestExecutorFactory implements RequestExecutorFactory {

    @Override
    public RequestExecutor build(ExtendedClientCodecConfigurer codecConfigurer, ExchangeFilterFunction exchangeFilterFunction) {
        ExchangeStrategies exchangeStrategies = ExtendedExchangeStrategies.of(codecConfigurer);
        WebClient webClient = WebClient
                .builder()
                .filters(exchangeFilterFunctions -> {
                    if (exchangeFilterFunction != null) {
                        exchangeFilterFunctions.add(exchangeFilterFunction);
                    }
                })
                .exchangeFunction(ExchangeFunctions.create(new ReactorClientHttpConnector(), exchangeStrategies))
                .build();

        return new DefaultRequestExecutor(webClient);
    }
}


The Hilton Mission Valley Hotel was constructed in the early 1980's as a vacation style hotel with 349 rooms. The hotel property includes a significant native hillside, protected habitat areas and existing specimen trees. The project is a remodel whose goal is to upgrade the hotel property, incorporate modern hotel amenities that will enhance the visitor experience and create new venues for meetings, weddings and social functions. The primary new site amenity is an outdoor function area nestled into the hillside. The function area will be comprised of a large elevated wooden deck, pavilion and terrace poised for wedding and social celebrations and an adjoining swimming pool & Jacuzzi area that incorporates a fire feature, sunning areas and a picturesque lounging deck. Both the wood deck and pool area are connected with grand staircases and a lift and are ADA compliant. Other site improvements include a new up-graded guest entry and drop-off area with enhanced paving, planting, site furnishings and water feature. A new contemporary themed, water conserving planting design was also created for the project. The project design was executed in compliance with the Hilton Hotel branding standards.


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Q: How to set default value of dropdownlist onclick of another dropdownlist using jquery I have two dropdown lists. On click of one dropdown,i want to set a default value in another dropdown and then disabling the dropdown.
Eg: Two dropdown lists are Dropdownlist1 and Dropdownlist2. Suppose I select a value from Dropdownlist1 then a default value in Dropdownlist2 should be selected and then Dropdownlist2 should be disabled.
function checkForEnable(tes, x){
    var dropdown2= "#abc_".concat(tes).concat("_").concat(x);
    var dropdown1= "#xyz_".concat(tes).concat("_").concat(X);
    if($(dropdown1).val()=="1"){
             $(dropdown2).val('-1').attr("selected", "selected");
             $(dropdown2).attr('disabled', 'disabled');

     }
}

This is the piece of code I wrote. I select the default option from dropdown1 and then i want the deafult value of dropdown2 to be selected and then disabled.

A: Assuming your id attributes are Dropdownlist1 and Dropdownlist2:
$('#Dropdownlist1').on('change', function() {
    // Your desired logic to examine $('#Dropdownlist1').val() and decide what value you want in the second one
    $('#Dropdownlist2').val('selectedvalue');
    $('#Dropdownlist2').prop('disabled', true);
});

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Food and Drink Deliveries Recently, students have begun ordering food and drink deliveries to school through apps such as "Uber Eats." When the food arrives, students have been receiving text messages to meet the drivers and collect their food. In other circumstances, unknown drivers come on to campus to deliver food to the main office.
In order to protect students from interacting with unknown individuals, to protect students' learning time, and to prevent random deliveries and individuals from coming on to campus, students may not order food or drinks to be delivered to campus by delivery services. Parents, however, are always welcome to deliver food to the main office for their child. If you do deliver food to the main office, please be sure that it is labeled with your child's name. Also, please let your child know before school that food will be awaiting them in the main office. While we do not want students leaving class to retrieve the food, they may collect it during passing periods or at lunch.
On behalf of the Santa Susana High School staff, thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and for helping us to value instructional time.
On Saturday, March 10th "jet" over to "Sharky's" for lunch or dinner and our Theatre Dept. receives 20% back! Then, see West Side Story at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, where two of our SSHS theatre alumni are in the cast.
Tickets must be purchased through the Theatre Department by February 28th. See Attached Documents Folder below for informational flyer and ticket order form.
We will also be featuring projects from students 10th to 12th grade throughout the Convention.
To sign up to have your project displayed or be featured in the cosplay contest, click on the links below.
Astronomy Night - April 16, 2018 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Astronomy Night will let students explore the field of astrophysics through direct viewing of the night sky with high-power telescopes.
After reviewing some of the amazing resources found in our Testing and Education Resource Center database (2/12 & 2/19 Monday Message articles), we'd like to focus on another great SSHS database.
Right now many junior students are working on a Biography assignment for their English class. Students are reading a biography and then researching the person's life and contributions to society. We have a phenomenal resource to help them with this assignment. SSHS subscribes to a database called Biography In Context. In this database, students have access to content, including: background information, news articles, recommended websites, videos, and academic journal articles on thousands of noteworthy people from the past and the present. The database provides a "one-stop shopping" approach to research. Students may access this resource for free with our school password susana.
Click here to navigate to this database.
Once again. Please contact the library for any assistance you need.
If you took the PSAT last October, and have not picked up your score report please pick it up in the Counseling Office by Friday, March 2nd.
This evening is for Juniors & Seniors: Wednesday, February 28 beginning at 6:30 PM at Royal High School's MPR. Representatives from Moorpark will be presenting on the admissions and registration process, financial aid, counseling, special programs, and more.
Seniors! Whether you are attending a 4-year or 2-year community college, or thinking of attending a vocational school, please make sure to apply for the FAFSA no later than March 2nd. Even if you don't think you will qualify, this is a way that colleges will consider you for need, merit, or other institutional aid and can help you qualify for the federal loans that generally have a better rate than the private loans you may need.
It is that time of the year to decide which college or university you'll be attending next fall. Please join PTSA today and help support the programs, events, and activities that SSHS PTSA provides. Membership is only $6 per person. Please visit our website, for more information and to sign up using a credit card. Remember, in order to qualify for Senior Graduate Scholarships, students must be a member for 2 years.
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Where does CNN find these idiots?
On Friday May 29, CNN's New Day show featured Chris Cuomo bloviating about a draw Mohammed free speech gathering in Arizona. He said the contest was not a freedom issue, because the right to free speech is certain, but rather a moral issue. He likened the contest to the use of the N-word.
In fact, use of that word is selectively defined as hate speech. And moral or not, under those laws, it is illegal. Cuomo and Pamela Geller got into shouting match over that analogy. Cuomo went on to opine that the other real problem with the event, in addition to its immorality, was that there is not enough gun control, because a Marine had advised people to bring their guns.
Mr. Cuomo forgot that it was a citizen bearing a legal gun who prevented a massacre in Geller's draw Mohammed contest just a few weeks ago!
Cuomo thinks it is immoral, in itself, to use free speech that offends a differing opinion. But most astonishing was his assertion that "[t]he First and Second Amendments weren't put together to defend each other, that's for sure." Does Cuomo really not see the significance of the sequence of these amendments – the enumeration of rights followed by the right to bear arms to protect them? Can he really believe that the First and Second Amendments are not related?
It seems that left-wing insanity is accelerating.
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#972: Right Before Your Eyes by Ian Thomas Band
Peak Month: March 1977
8 weeks on Vancouver's CKLG chart
Peak Position #11
Peak Position on Billboard Hot 100 ~ did not chart
YouTube.com: "Right Before Your Eyes"
"Right Before Your Eyes" lyrics
In 1950, Ian Thomas was born in Hamilton, Ontario. Once he began to play piano at the age of six Thomas fell in love with the world of music. He later learned the guitar. By 1969 he was in a folk group called Tranquility Base which began to tour across Canada. They had a #3 hit in Hamilton in 1970 called "If You're Looking". This led to an album, but further success eluded them. Thomas became a producer at the CBC. By 1973 he got his own record deal with GRT Records and released "Painted Ladies". The song climbed to #9 in Vancouver and #34 on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled album went Gold. Thomas won the 1974 Juno Award for Most Promising Male Vocalist and toured with April Wine. He got exposure on a number of TV variety shows in Canada which included both his musical and comedic talents.
In 1974 Ian Thomas released his second album, Long Long Way. The title track from the album climbed to #17 in Vancouver. However, unlike his previous Top 40 success in the USA, "Long Long Way" became the first of twenty-five single releases to fail to crack the Billboard Hot 100. While "Long Long Way" was on the charts in August and September 1974, America was going through a political crisis. Richard M. Nixon had resigned from the presidency on August 9, 1974, due to the Watergate scandal. The introspective tune questioning the notion of progress was out of synch with sentiment given the political crisis south of the border.
Ian Thomas' third album called Delights was released in 1975 to praise from the music critics, though the singles "Julie" and "The Good Life" were minor hits. Still, the album became a Gold record in Canada. Then in 1976 Thomas' fourth album, Calabash, got him back on the radar in Vancouver with the hit singles "Liars" and "Right Before Your Eyes". That year he also went on an extended tour across North America and Western Europe.
Ian Thomas' "Right Before Your Eyes" is a song about a guy who is fantasizing about getting up the courage to tell a girl he sees on a bus on his daily commute in Manhattan's Madison Avenue. He is trying to get up the courage to introduce himself to her and let her know what his name is. But instead he spends time inside his mind pretending that he is a great lover like the Silent Film era heartthrob, Rudolph Valentino, that he is going to make an impressive entrance and win her heart. He imagines that the girl on the Madison Avenue bus will than stare into his eyes the way Greta Garbo first did with her heartthrobs on screen in the 1920's and 1930's. However, the guy in the song is too aware that he is just a guy who works in a big gray store with revolving doors. By the end of the song he still hasn't drummed up the courage to introduce himself to the girl on the bus.
Rudolph Valentino (circa 1919)
During his film career from 1914 to 1926, Rudolph Valentino played opposite numbers of leading starlets of the Silent Film era including Marguerite Namara, Katherine MacDonald, Alice Terry, Alice Lake, Agnes Ayres, Alla Nazimova, Dorothy Dalton, Gloria Swanson, Nita Naldi, Bebe Daniels, and Vilma Banky. He starred in 38 films. Greta Garbo starred in 32 films between 1920 and 1941. She played opposite many leading stars including Nils Asther (known as "the Male Greta Garbo"), "latin lover" movie idols Ricardo Cortez, Antonio Moreno and Ramon Novarro (but not Rudolph Valentino), John Gilbert, Conrad Nagel, Clark Gable, Melvyn Douglas. Greta Garbo was known initially as a vamp playing leading roles in Flesh and the Devil (1926) and The Temptress (1926).
Greta Garbo with John Gilbert in the 1926 film, Flesh and the Devil
Today many self-help authors and speakers on tour invite their audience to live in the present moment. Living in the present and paying attention to what is happening right in front of us is a catalyst for making our dreams come true. In the case of Ian Thomas' guy on the bus, even though he can fairly accurately predict that the female he is attracted to will be riding on the same bus as him, he never gets up the nerve to introduce himself and strike up a conversation. Instead he creates a fantasy in his mind portraying himself as the Silent Film latin lover from Italy, Rudolph Valentino, and his love interest like the Swedish-born Greta Garbo. As much as he builds a scenario, it isn't helping him make any actual progress in getting to know who this woman on the bus is, or even if she's interested in him. It may be that the guy on the bus wishes he was as attractive as Rudolph Valentino and senses that he is not actually attractive enough to speak to the his heartthrob, and the potential rejection would be more than he can bear.
Madison Avenue in New York City has a storied history and is associated in the first six decades of the 20th Century with staid gray flannel suits, advertise ring, motivational research on the general public, radio and television broadcasting, and cooperation with the American government to promote American enterprise. By the 1950's, Madison Avenue became synonymous with the Advertising Industry and those who worked there were referred to as the "Mad Men." So the guy in Ian Thomas' song, "Right Before Your Eyes", is a guy who is making his way adjacent to one of the most competitive, cut-throat work environments in America. As he works in a "big grey store with a revolving door," it seems he is employed at a department store and not one of the mad men of Madison Avenue working in advertising.
Ian Thomas wrote "Right Before Your Eyes" and it peaked on Vancouver's charts at #11 in 1977. The song was covered by the US pop group, America, in 1982. At that time their remake of the song reached #16 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and #45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1979 Ian Thomas' label, GRT, declared bankruptcy. The timing was bad as his album, Still Here, had recently been released. A "Best of" album came out the next year when he was signed to Anthem Records. His album, The Runner, became his fifth gold album. Into 1980-81 Ian Thomas toured extensively. He made a guest appearance on SCTV in one of Bob & Doug MacKenzie's Great White North spots in 1981. His brother, Doug Thomas, played the fictional character Doug MacKenzie in the Great White North. Ian Thomas scored the theme song and co-produced The Hoser movie Strange Brew the same year. In 1984 Ian Thomas released another album, Riders On Dark Horses. He toured in Australia, Germany and England. His next album was in 1985 called Add Water. His final solo album release was in 1988 called Levity.
Through the 1990's Thomas was part of the band called The Boomers. Numbers of Ian Thomas' songs have been covered by other recording artists. America recorded "Right Before Your Eyes" and it climbed into the Top 50 in the USA in 1982. Anne Murray covered "Good Again", Santana recorded "Hold On", Manfred Mann did their own version of "The Runner", and Bette Midler released "To Comfort You".
Ian Thomas has written two books, the Bequest in 2006, and The Lost Chord in 2008. Thomas has also featured in sitcom The Red Green Show as Dougie Franklin who hangs out at The Possum Lodge.
Gwen Sjogren, Shasta and Kerry Gordon, Ian Thomas, Canadian Bands.com
Ian Thomas in The Red Green Show, CBC, 1991-2006.
Thomas, Ian. Bequest. Manor House, Ancaster, Ontario, 2006.
Thomas, Ian. The Lost Chord. Manor House, Ancaster, Ontario, 2008.
Alyse Wax, The Life, Death, Afterlife, and Curse of Rudolph Valentino, The 13th Floor, July 11, 2016.
Greta Garbo, 84, Screen Icon Who Fled Her Stardom Dies, NY Times, New York, NY, April 16, 1990.
Madison Avenue, The National Museum of American History.
Leo Benedictus, The Real Mad Men: The Remarkable True Story of Madison Avenue's Golden Age by Andrew Cracknell – review, The Guardian, London, UK, August 7, 2011.


Mark Hunt (12-10-1, 1NC) faces Alistair Overeem (41-15, 1NC) in a rematch of their DREAM promotion fight this weekend at UFC 209. Hunt hasn't fought since the controversial UFC 200 bout against Brock Lesnar back in June of last year. Overeem is fresh off a title challenge against Stipe Miocic, where he fell short in a spirited attempt to grab to belt.
Overeem has used a very strategic style to stay near the top of the heavyweight division. He will be very patient, staying out of range of his heavy-handed opponents, whilst picking them off with kicks and getting inside for clinch work or a takedown.
He has recognised that taking shots leads to a poor result for himself, so he aims to take as little damage as possible on route to victory.
Trying to avoid damage against Mark Hunt will be easier said than done. If the 'Super Samoan' lands one big shot on 'The Reem' then it could be 'lights out'.
Daniel Kelly (12-1) has had an extraordinary run in the UFC. From a man previously laughed at by ex-UFC fighter Kajan Johnson on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs Australia for his work kicking pads, to an Australian cult hero for his impressive run where most were predicting his downfall.
His dream matchup is now a reality. Taking on former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (19-5-1) at UFC 209. Evans has fallen on tough times in the last few years culminating with his last outing where he suffered a stoppage at the hands of Glover Teixeira.
Evans has now moved to the middleweight division and is licensed to fight in Nevada after some problems encountered in other jurisdictions due to a medical issue.
You never know how a Dan Kelly fight will play out, but one thing is he's extremely durable. The expression "You will have to kill me to beat me", epitomises what Kelly's opponents are up against.
Tyson Pedro (5-0) is new star that has developed his skills in western Sydney and gets to put them on show for the second time in the UFC. In his debut he submitted Khalil Rountree Jnr after weathering some trouble on the feet in the early stages.
Paul Craig (9-0) has burst on the scene out of Scotland and has called for high level opponents. He believes in his skill and will be a great test for Pedro. The ground battle should be a treat and will reveal who will move on to bigger and better things in the UFC.
Tyson Pedro has bright future in MMA and whatever happens against Craig at UFC 209 will not stop Pedro from leading Australian MMA into the next decade.


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32 year-old Brit, Jeremy Butler, has taken dating to the next level – he is inviting girls to apply to be his girlfriend.
He has handed out more than 200 fliers advertising the "vacant position of his girlfriend" (Experience an advantage but not essential). This weekend, he will be setting up his stall on Crouch End Broadway, in north London, where he hopes girls will come to apply and interview for the vacant position.
This latest stunt is the next step in the evolution of the dating game. We have already seen the dating scene evolve from the Lonely Hearts column of the newspaper to speed dating, dating agencies and "it's only lunch". Advertising for a girlfriend is the latest demonstration of many people's frustration with the dating scene.
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Pay close attention to storm warnings, take them seriously and be safe.
When moisture hit hardwood flooring wood expands and becomes susceptible to cupping and crowning – two common wood floor problems that, if not addressed properly and at the right time, can require costly sanding and refinishing to fix.
Cupping is a condition where wood board becomes concave – edges high with a center that dips low. As wet hardwood flooring expands, cupping can occur. It is brought on when the bottom of the wood flooring remains wetter than the top surface. When cupping occurs, it's important not to rush quickly into sanding.
Crowning –the opposite of cupping – occurs when the top edges of the board are sanded off too early and become lower than the rest of the board as it returns to normal moisture levels. Sanding the floor to remove crowning should only begin once drying measures are complete and normal moisture levels have been achieved.
If you have either cupping or crowing floors please give us a call at SERVPRO of Medford/Everett at 800-394-4466.
What are Those Brown Stains on my Ceiling?
Sometimes you'll glance up and notice a truly hideous brownish stain on your ceiling that has appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
A word of caution: If you cover up a water stain without addressing the leak that caused it, you run the risk of additional staining on the ceiling, not to mention more serious structural or electrical damage. That's why it is so important to find and repair the cause of the water stain as soon as possible, even if it is no longer wet.
Your first priority when dealing with a water stain should be to find the source of the leak that caused it— the roof, the upstairs radiator, and the upstairs bathroom are good places to check.
The water damage restoration process begins with a detailed inspection of your property. A SERVPRO Professional will check for the source of water in your home or business and stop it. The water source must be stopped before the drying process can begin. We will determine the scope of the damage and develop an appropriate plan of action.
SERVPRO of Medford/Everett has the training, experience, and equipment to handle large commercial fire damage emergencies. Whether your fire emergency occurs in a restaurant, motel, or office building, we will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion.
SERVPRO of Medford/Everett can respond immediately to your commercial fire damage emergency regardless of the size or scope of the damage. We are part of a national network of over 1,700 Franchises with special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large scale events and disasters.
Besides causing a major business interruption, a mold problem can present a serious health risk for people exposed at your commercial property. Mold infestations can be caused by minor water intrusions, like a slow roof leak or loose plumbing fitting. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. If you suspect your property has a mold problem, call SERVPRO of Medford/Everett, who will respond quickly and work fast to manage the situation.
Mold can spread quickly through a property if left untreated. SERVPRO of Medford/Everett can respond quickly, working to first contain the infestation to help prevent its spread to other parts of the building. Next, we will begin the remediation process, working safely and effectively to manage the situation. We have the training, experience, and equipment to contain the mold infestation and remediate it to preloss condition. Learn more about SERVPRO of Medford/Everett training and certifications.
What Happens to My Belongings in a Fire?
Fire damage, including smoke and soot, affects not only the structure of your house but also your belongings. SERVPRO of Medford/Everett understands your family's furniture, clothing, keepsakes, and other belongings make your house more than a structure; they make it home.
When your valuable documents, including photographs, are damaged by water or fire, extreme caution should be taken to help ensure the fire damage does not destroy the document. Although some documents may not be restored to pre-fire damage condition, SERVPRO of Malden / Melrose can save a great deal and help minimize additional damage.
Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Many restoration businesses advertise "mold removal" and even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy. We understand mold and mold growth. SERVPRO of Medford/Everett has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.
Water Damage: Why Choose SERVPRO of Medford / Everett?
Our highly trained technicians are ready to respond immediately to flood or water damage at your Medfordproperty. We have the experience, expertise, and training to restore your home or business quickly and properly. We use advanced inspection and extraction equipment to find the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will monitor and document the drying process to ensure your property is back to normal.
Please follow our tips outlined in theWater Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guideto protect yourself and your property.
SERVPRO of Medford / Everett is locally owned and operated—so we are part of this community too. We are also part of a national network of over 1,700 SERVPRO Franchises and specialDisaster Recovery Teamsstrategically located throughout the country to respond to large scale disasters.
There are three major types of contaminated water. SERVPRO of Medford / Everett will inspect that contaminated water to determine the type of water and then plan the appropriate response to safely restore your home or business.
Mold can spread quickly through a property if left untreated. SERVPRO of Medford / Everett can respond quickly, working to first contain the infestation to help prevent its spread to other parts of the building. Next, we will begin the remediation process, working safely and effectively to manage the situation. We have the training, experience, and equipment to contain the mold infestation and remediate it to preloss condition. Learn more about SERVPRO of Medford / Everett training and certifications.
Call SERVPRO Medford/Everett 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SERVPRO of Medford/Everett specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
SERVPRO of Medford/Everett 800-394-4466 has the training and equipment to help make it "Like it never even happened."
If You See Signs of Mold or Have Questions Regrading Mold, Please Give Us a Call @ SERVPRO of Medford/Everett 800-394-4466.
In as little as 48 hours, mold can quickly become a problem in your home or business when there's a water intrusion, like a roof leak or leaking water line. Mold can cause health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property. SERVPRO of Medford/Everett has the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to handle your mold problem.
Contact SERVPRO of West Atlanta / Downtown for mold remediation services.
If you suspect that your home or business has a mold problem call, SERVPRO of Medford/Everett. We have the training, equipment, and expertise to handle the situation.
You don't have time to worry about the common wear and tear that gradually soils your office. When grime, odor, and moisture challenges go beyond the scope of your regular janitorial staff, call in SERVPRO of Medford/Everett. Whether it's removing an odor problem or deep cleaning flooring or carpets, you can rely on SERVPRO to make your workspace look its very best. They'll respond promptly and make your workspace look its very best.
Storms occur with little warning and can be especially devastating, so you'll need the company that you can trust to rise to the occasion. Regardless of the type of storm, SERVPRO of Medford/Everett can handle any size disaster. During catastrophic storms and major events, we call upon our Disaster Recovery Team for immediate assistance.
The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.
Flooding is a part of the history in Boston and the North Shore areas and you should consider it as a part of your duties as a property owner to plan for these types of situations. Obtaining the proper insurance and budgeting for some of the preventive measures that exist to assist you with preparation for a flood is only the beginning. However, it is far better than merely reacting to a crisis. It is our goal to inform you more about what to do when a water damage emergency hits and help you with getting back to normal, with the least amount of disturbance to your everyday lives.
We have expertly trained technicians who have experience in dealing with flood damage restoration near your home. It is possible that the person who arrives to help you with your situation is someone that you already know within the community that you live, a neighbor, a friend or even a family member.
SERVPRO Franchises are locally owned and operated by people just like you. Our technicians go through rigorous training to learn the proper steps to assist with your recovery as promptly and professionally as possible. However, we can also help you prepare to combat the possibility before it ever occurs, limit the damage caused by flooding and even save more of your belongings in the process.
Our expertly trained technicians at SERVPRO offer you services that are unique to your situation and help you understand what you can expect; even during the worst possible conditions. We will be there to assist you through the entire process, from beginning to end and even provide you with any assistance you need filling out the proper paperwork to deal with your insurance company.
The restoration process at SERVPRO starts with your initial phone call. We will perform an inspection on your property and thoroughly explain what is needed to get you back on your feet. Then we will quickly and efficiently cover the steps of the action plan that we have described to remove any excess water and completely dry everything within the affected area. We can uncover those hard to locate moisture pockets that require specialized equipment to find. All of your household items get handled as if they were our own, and each restorable item is taken care of and returned to a quality pre-damage condition "Like it never even happened."
Last year's hurricane season was the most disastrous the United States has ever experienced. Hurricanes in 2017 affected more than 25 million people—close to 8 percent of the U.S. population—and resulted in widespread displacement of survivors. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria caused $265 billion in damage, more than the 2005 hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma combined.
Get alerts and warnings to receive timely information about weather conditions or other emergencies. Download the FEMA App to learn what to do before, during, and after emergencies, and receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Create and practice a family communication plan. Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes. Know how you'll contact one another and reconnect if separated, and ensure everyone understands their role.
Document and insure property before a disaster strikes to ensure you will have the necessary financial resources to help you repair, rebuild, or replace whatever is damaged. Visit gov to learn about purchasing flood insurance.
Strengthen your financial preparedness. Collect and secure personal financial, insurance, medical, and other records to give yourself the peace of mind and ensure that you have the documentation needed to start the recovery process without delay.
Get trained. Every minute is important in a disaster, and if emergency responders are not nearby, you could be the one to help others until help arrives. Consider participating in a local or regional exercise—or even develop an exercise or simulation for your organization or community to help identify challenges and correct issues before they happen. Visit gov/until-help-arrives for online training and to find out what role you can take during disasters.
If you Had a Burst Pipe Would you Know What to do?
Well it's that time of year in New England when temperatures drop into the teens, and as we've experienced this past month, into the single digits with the wind chill below zero. Water pipes and cold temperatures are not friends!! A burst pipe can create serious water damage to your home and belongings.
If you had a burst pipe in your home would you know what to do?
Let the pipe drain out the water by turning on all cold faucets. Switch off the water heating system and then turn on all hot faucets to help in draining the water supply system. Also, flush all toilets. All leaks should stop once there is no more water running from the taps.
Locating exactly where the pipe burst is should be done immediately to prevent further damage. Once you've found the burst, you'll know what you have to do next. For instance, if it's a tiny crack, patching it up may fix the problem for a while. Also, consider which pipe has burst. If the damage is in a main water pipe, it needs to be repaired and dealt with carefully regardless of the cause or size of the break.
If there is flooding or water damage in the home call SERPVRO of Medford/Everett at 781-395-4444.
My Smoke Alarm Works - Why Would I Change It?
We all know to change the batteries in our smoke alarms twice yearly but did you know the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that you replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old?
I know what you're thinking, "how I am supposed to remember how old they are?" Check the back of the smoke alarm and you will find the manufacturer date.
Even if your smoke alarms aren't ten years old you may also consider replacing them early to keep up with the latest technology.
The NFPA recommends smoke alarms that use both of these technologies.
Check out the NFPA website for lots of great information on smoke alarms.
The kitchen is where the holiday meal magic happens, but it can also be a danger zone, especially on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is typically the most dangerous day of the year. Everybody's cooking in the kitchen and it's one of the few days where almost everyone is preparing a meal. "The house is more congested than normal so you have to control the flow in your kitchen to make sure there's no accidents.
Don't wear loose-fitting clothing around open flames.
Don't leave your food unattended on the stove or in the oven.
Make sure a person is always in the kitchen watching the food that's cooking.
You should have a zone, around anything around the stove, within like a 3-feet range for children.
If deep-frying turkey, do it outside.
Store fire extinguishers in plain sight and near an exit - not under the sink. According to the National Fire Protection Association. Because fires can double every five to 10 seconds - and can consume a room in just one minute - call 911 first.
Be bright at night – wear retro-reflective tape on costumes and treat buckets to improve visibility to motorists and others.
Wear disguises that don't obstruct vision, and avoid facemasks. Instead, use nontoxic face paint. Also, watch the length of billowy costumes to help avoid tripping.
Carry a flashlight containing fresh batteries, and place it facedown in the treat bucket to free up one hand. Never shine it into the eyes of oncoming drivers.
Cross streets only at the corner, and never cross between parked vehicles or mid-block.
Ensure an adult or older, responsible youth is available to supervise children under age 12.
Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow.
Establish a time for children to return home.
Tell children not to eat any treats until they get home.
Make sure Halloween costumes are flame-retardant and visible with retro-reflective material.
Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. In dark costumes, they'll be harder to see at night.
Look for children crossing the street. They may not be paying attention to traffic and cross the street mid-block or between parked cars.
Carefully enter and exit driveways and alleys.
Turn on your headlights to make yourself more visible – even in the daylight.
? There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home and inside and outside each sleeping area.
? Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
? Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
? Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.
? Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
? Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
? Pots are not left unattended on the stove.
? Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
? Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
? Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
? Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
? Clothes dryer lint filter and venting system are clean.
? Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won't be tipped over.
? All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
? Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.
Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
? Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old.
? Matches and lighters are secured out of children's sight.
? Ashtrays are large, deep and kept away from items that can catch fire.
? Ashtrays are emptied into a container that will not burn.
? Chimney and furnace are cleaned and inspected yearly.
? Furniture and other items that can catch fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards, and space heaters.
? Fireplace and barbecue ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire.
? Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
? Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have tip-over shut-off function.
? Have two ways out of each room.
? Know to crawl low to the floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
? Know that once you're out, stay out.
? Know where to meet after the escape.
? Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so firefighters know you are out.
? Practice your fire escape plan.
Since many types of mold can produce allergens and irritants, you should contact a qualified mold remediation company regardless of the color or type of mold. In many instances, multiple types of mold can exist in the same house or structure. If you suspect that you have a mold problem, contact a SERVPRO Franchise Professional immediately.
Oh My Gourd ~ World's Best Pumpkin Bread!!
It's that time of year when the weather starts to cool down, the leaves start changing and you can find everything pumpkin that we've missed since last fall. What better way than to start off with a nice pumpkin bread.
Mix Pumpkin, Sugar, Oil, Water, and Eggs in large mixing bowl until well combined.
In medium mixing bowl, combine Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg. Stir well, then gradually pour into large bowl of pumpkin mixture. Stir well to combine completely.
Spray TWO 9×5 Non-stick Loaf Pans with Pam Cooking Spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 55 minutes, or until done and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead.
Roof. You don't need to climb up there yourself; with binoculars and a keen eye, you can probably spot trouble. Do you see any shingle-shift, suggesting that some fasteners may have failed and need replacing? Any cracked or missing shingles? What about nail-pops? "We call them eyebrows," Niles explains. "It's when nails push the tabs of the shingles up, allowing water to get in where those nails are coming through." All will need to be addressed to keep your roof at peak performance.
Chimneys. If you have a masonry chimney, check the joints between bricks or stones. Have any fallen out? Is there vegetation growing out of them? Each signals water infiltration. Also, look for efflorescence—"a white calcium-like deposit that indicates your masonry joints are no longer repelling water but absorbing it," says Niles. Consider re-sealing masonry with a clear, impermeable or water-resistant barrier material (like Thoroseal products). Brush it on, small areas at a time; let it absorb for 15 minutes, then reapply—it may need a couple of applications.
Exterior Walls. Whether you have wood siding, stucco or brick, look for trouble spots, especially under eaves and near gutter downspouts. Water stains normally indicate that your gutters are not adequately containing roof runoff. If you have wood siding, check for openings, damaged areas or knots that have popped out, making way for carpenter ants, woodpeckers and other critters that may nest in or burrow through.
Foundations. When inspecting the exterior of your home, be sure to examine the foundation from top to bottom for masonry cracks. "Routine caulking by homeowners won't do the job," says Niles. "Hire a foundation specialist who can employ a two-part epoxy injection system that will bond cracks chemically," he adds.
Windows. Leakage around windows will admit warm summer air and let cooled indoor air escape, so be sure to check that any caulking and weather stripping you have in place has remained intact. "A tight seal is the first line of defense against air and water," says Marty Davis, marketing manager, Simonton Windows, Columbus, OH. If you experienced condensation inside the glass on double- or triple-glazed windows during the winter months, the weather seal has been compromised, and either the glass or the window will need to be replaced.
General Cleaning. Spring is a good time to clean areas of the house that often go neglected. Dust or vacuum chair rails, window casings, tops of wall-mounted cabinets and ceiling fans. Launder or dry-clean fabric draperies and use a damp cloth to clean wood and vinyl blinds. Vacuum upholstered furniture and mattresses and consider renting a carpet cleaner—anything you can do to remove settled dust, mites, and allergens will make for a cleaner, and healthier, home.
If you detect grease residue in the kitchen, consider washing cabinets, backsplashes and walls with warm water and mild detergent. The same is true in the bathroom, where soap residue and fluctuations in heat and humidity combine to create the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. While you're cleaning tile, look for areas of worn or missing grout, as these may lead to more serious water damage if not repaired.
Air Conditioning. Just as you readied your furnace for fall, now is the time to make sure that air conditioning units are in good working order for the warmer months ahead. Change the filter, check hose connections for leaks, and make sure the drain pans are draining freely. In addition, vacuum any dust that has settled on the unit and connections; over time it can impact the air conditioner's effectiveness. If you suspected problems with the efficiency or performance of the unit last summer, now is the time to call in a professional to check it out.
Attics. Search for signs that indicate insects and critters have colonized. Also, search aggressively for mold, which often takes the form of "gray or black blotches that look like staining," according to Tim Gentry, vice president of technical services, DaVinci Roofscapes, Kansas City, KS. Proper insulation and good ventilation will deter mold growth in the attic, so take action now to prevent the problem from developing in the warmer months ahead.
Leaks. Spring is a good time to check for leaky faucets, clogged drains and sweaty pipes. Check under the kitchen and bathroom sink to make sure connections on pipes and hoses are properly sealed, and look for any wetness around the dishwasher that could signal an existing or potential problem. The same is true of your laundry room; check washer machine hoses for cracks, bulges or dampness. The same is true for hot water heaters, which may show sign of corrosion and leaks.
Lawns. Rake the lawn to remove any branches, debris and leaves that you might have missed in the fall; if left, they can suffocate the grass beneath. During the winter, soil compaction, along with chemical changes altering your soil's PH, may have left your lawn vulnerable to weed growth and other issues. Even if you can't see weeds, they are more than likely waiting for optimum conditions to propagate. If you want to prevent them from germinating, consider an organic herbicide; fertilizers are better suited to the fall.
Make sure outdoor water systems—pipes, faucets, and in-ground sprinkler systems—are in working order. Once the ground thaws completely, start preparing new garden beds for summer plants. And take stock of your garden tools and lawn-maintenance equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers and hoses.
Decks and Patios. Look for warped, loose or splintered boards, and do a good sweep to remove any leaves and debris accumulated in the space between boards. "Whether it's wood, plastic or composite, a deck should be cleaned every year to extend its life," says Chuck Harris, owner, Custom Lumber Manufacturing Co., Dothan, AL. If the finish on your wood deck is faded or worn, now is the time to clean, stain, and reseal it. If you have composite decking, follow manufacturers' recommendations on seasonal care. The same is true for wood and composite fences, pergolas, trellises and other structures. If you have a stone patio, a simple hose down provide be all the maintenance required (unless you detect moss or staining, in which case a more serious cleaning may be necessary).
Outdoor Furniture. If you stored your lawn furniture for the winter, bring it outdoors and give it a hose rinse, or wash it with a mild detergent. For metal furniture, check for signs of rust or paint erosion; a simple remedy of spray enamel will prevent further damage from sun, rain and humidity in the months ahead.
Grills. If your gas grill has remained idle over the winter months, check burner jets for clogs and obstructions, and be sure that gas hoses and connections are sound and secure. You'll also want to check for propane. For charcoal grill owners, make certain your grill is clean of ash and free of grease residue. It's a good habit to adopt throughout the grilling season, not just in the spring.
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Published on August 7th, 2011 | by Ken Yarbrough, Editor
Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade SUPER REVIEW Part One
Xbox LIVE's annual "Summer of Arcade" promotion has officially kicked off, but are the games worth your money this year?
First up, is the action-RPG, Bastion.
The first game that comes to mind when talking about Bastion, is the excellent classic, Secret of Mana. While Bastion is not nearly as long, or as deep as Secret of Mana, the gameplay is similar.
You take the role of "the kid", and over the course of the game are tasked with solving a terrible event known only as the "Calamity". The titular "Bastion" serves as the hub world for the kid, where you can do a variety of different things, from progressing the story, upgrading the games many weapons, or even turning on the game's "idols" which serve the same way as the Halo franchise's "skulls".
The game is narrated by a character known as Rucks, and this is one of the truly unique elements of the game. Not only does Rucks provide scripted storyline narration, but he will also narrate on certain actions of the kid. It's pretty neat to roll off the map and hear the narrator comment on it. Further, there is even some changed dialogue when playing "new game plus".
Graphically, the game is beautiful. The hand-painted levels and characters really jump off the screen. Unfortunately, a few depth perception issues will lead to the kid taking some unnecessary damage.
While I've already mentioned the narration, the other remark I'd like to make in regards to sound is the excellent soundtrack. It made me feel as if I were in some sort of fantasy-steampunk Western. Yep, that's what I said. Beyond the standard soundtrack being awesome, an end-game song (with lyrics) is so emotionally immersing, I can't rave enough about it. To tell you more would spoil it, but I can tell you that you'll know it when you hear it.
The game does run a little on the short side, clocking in at about 5 to 6 hours, though that can be pushed a few more with new game plus (which also ties into the story fairly well) and the many side missions in the form of weapon challenges.
All in all, this was a great game, and a perfect way to kick off Xbox LIVE's Summer of Arcade.
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The second game released for Summer of Arcade is From Dust.
From Dust – now this is one very divisive game. You'll either love it, or hate it. The biggest reason for this, I think, is because the marketing has been extremely misleading. The game has largely been promoted as a "god game" in the vein of games like Black and White, when in reality, it has far more in common with great puzzle games like Chu Chu Rocket.
Before you lose your mind with my comparison, Chu Chu Rocket is a puzzle game which tasks you with finding the perfect path for your mice to escape the cat. From Dust is a puzzle game which tasks you with finding the perfect order of completing your objectives to succeed.
While the game does have some "god game" elements, you are not given nearly enough freedom of choice for me to truly consider this a "god game". The only exception to this is that the last level allows you a "sandbox" mode after completion, and while the sandbox level is cool, it is only a small portion of the game.
In From Dust, you play the role of "Breath". A tribe of people have created you as their god, and need you to survive. Your goal on any given stage is to guide your people to start villages across the land, and eventually move on to a portal, which takes your people to the next stage. You complete this objective by using your many powers. Powers range from picking up dirt, and placing it elsewhere, to doing the same with lava and water. While it sounds simple, in execution, it's quite a bit more complex. In your way are any manner of natural disasters, ranging from world clearing tidal waves, to ground burning volcanic eruptions.
Sounds a lot like a "god game", right? Well, the problem is that most of these natural disasters begin occurring within the first 2 to 3 minutes into each stage. What this means is that there is an extremely limited order in which you must take the different villages. Placed around the map are powerups that do things like grant your people the ability to repel water. If a tsunami is going to hit in the first 45 seconds, then you absolutely must rush that powerup.
Essentially there are only one or two ways to complete each level, which limits the impact your powers truly have. That said, I did find the game extremely fun to play, and very satisfying upon completion.
Graphically, this game shines. Never before have I seen such realistic water, lava and erosion physics. Water flows down mountains cutting caverns, lava burns through tropical forests – absolutely stunning. The camera does leave a little to be desired, however, as at times it can't decide exactly which distance (close or far) it wants to be in, and places you in some strange in-between spot.
A great followup to Bastion, but many people will be turned off simply by not understanding what type of game they are getting into.
Finally, we have Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.
A lot of people have compared Shadow Planet to games like Super Metroid, or Castlevania – they aren't wrong. It's clear that the inspiration for this game comes from those classics.
In Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet, I think you play as the member of an alien race, whose world has been consumed by some sort of evil shadow stuff. Yep, that's as specific as the storyline gives you. Thankfully, the story isn't what drives Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.
The gameplay is actually at its most basic level, a twin-stick shooter. Where it differs is that it's open world like games such as Metroid. Your "character" (you are actually inside a little flying saucer) controls exactly as you expect it would. You upgrade your ship with a myriad of different weapons that are also used to progress, and even revisit some areas previously visited.
Graphically, the game is very stunning, sharing a lot in common with games like LIMBO, or Outland. It's clear that the artists truly love what they do, and a testament to their abilities lies in the games hidden concept art pieces. Nearly all of them look exactly as the game turned out.
There is very little music to accompany you, as the game relies on it's ambient sound and myriad of "bleeps" and "bloops" coming from your ship, but quite frankly, I think that it suits the game nicely. It adds a small level of isolation, and despair to the character's plight.
Throughout the game there are plenty of hidden pickups such as the aforementioned concept art pieces, as well as upgrades for your ships main blaster and shields (the latter of which is basically necessary to survive some of the late game boss battles). Finally, you can find artifacts. For every three artifacts you are treated to a short animated clip of how this problem began, and then spread. They aren't much, but they are pretty to watch, and do add at least some semblance of a story.
The only knock on the game is that it's short. You can probably finish the campaign with 100 percent completion is just under 7 hours, and there isn't much replayability. There is a multiplayer mode (Lantern Run), but quite frankly, I haven't been able to find enough people to play with that this mode offered anything exciting.
Overall, I found the experience to be fun, and a great way to continue the Summer of Arcade promotion.
Final Truth:
I am finding that while the quality of the Summer of Arcade titles thus far this year has been extremely high, I find myself wondering if any of them are really worth 1200 MSP, as that's the price of each game. Maybe I'm being a penny pincher, but I feel like each of these games should have been 800 MSP, though that's the same thing we said about LIMBO last year.
Stay tuned at the end of the summer for the second half of the review, featuring the last three games from Summer of Arcade: Toy Soldiers: Cold War, Fruit Ninja and Crimson Alliance.
Tags: 2011, bastion, from dust, insanely twisted shadow planet, Review, summer of arcade
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Luukka var ledamot av Finlands riksdag för Agrarförbundet 1936–1966 och skötte som lantbruksminister och andre inrikesminister den förflyttade befolkningens angelägenheter i de fyra första efterkrigsregeringarna 1944–1946. Han hade ansvaret för kolonisationsfrågorna även som lantbruksminister 1950–1951 och 1951–1953 samt var därtill inrikesminister i två på varandra följande regeringar 1960–1962. Han arbetade energiskt för karelarnas sak, bland annat som stiftande medlem av Karelska förbundet, vars ombudsman och mångårige ordförande han sedan var. Han tilldelades ministers titel 1962.

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PATNA: The Patna high court on Wednesday summoned the Gaya DM in connection with the pollution in the 'Lotus' pond located inside the revered Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya.
The summons was issued by a division bench of Justice Ravi Ranjan and Justice S Kumar who took suo motu cognizance of a news report published in this regard in a Hindi newspaper.
The bench ordered the DM to remain present for hearing on the issue on July 9. It also said the matter be placed before Chief Justice Rajendra Menon to decide on its further hearing by an appropriate bench.
The news report said the pond inside the temple, which is a World Heritage Site, was polluted and its water contaminated with garbage, polythene bags and other plastic items. Visitors bring feed for fishes in plastic bags and throw the empty bags into the pond after feeding the fishes, the news report said and added no steps were taken to clean the pond.
The court has directed the DM to come with a scheme for resolving the issue. The DM, incidentally, is the ex-officio chairman of the temple committee responsible for the upkeep of the temple.