This time it's not a ship, but a coastal diorama.
I had dreamt for some time of making something with artificial water, so last Christmas I got a special present: a coastal scenery diorama with realistic water.
I've just started with an original drawing and I think the diorama will represent a small coastal shoreline, with some small boats and, perhaps, a lighthouse on top of the cliffs.
Well, in case you like the idea, you can have a look at the building process and send your comments.
The Mayflower was an old dream of mine. It was a bit difficult because it was not a commercial kit, but a model based on some interesting plans I had found on the net.
If you're interested on the plans, just click here.
You may want to visit its page to see all pictures of the building process.
This s one of the vessels from the fleet of Queen Hatshepsut, Pharaoh of Egypt.
It is a singular model which I designed from some ancient drawing.
It was in 1994 when, with the help of a very good friend, I got to the world of ship modelling. Since then I have built 17 ships, some dioramas, and other models. On this site you can see all models I've built, with their technical specifications, photos of completed models, and in many cases, photos of the construction processes, as well as some other interesting facts about the ships built.
Some ships (the first ones) were made using the ordinary kits there are in the shops, others are personal designs from photos or drawings -some by the author, some from the net.
The layout you are watching now is the third this site has. In 2003 I made my first try into the world of web design and decided to upload some photos of the models I had made so far. A very simple welcome screen let you in, so that you could get into a list of photos which I called "The Shipyard". Two years later, after having learnt by my own some html and php code, I designed and uoloaded a much more complete version.. As the number of visits was growing (so were my model ships) I prepared a deeper remodelation of the site, paying special attention to the visual issues. That version of la cornamusa was on the net for six years. And hehe we are.. The need of a more functional site, which could take adventage of the characteristics of blogs, has made me use WordPress as a CMS. After many months studying possibilities, testing themes (even designing one), I have finally uploaded this latest -not last- version. I hope you'll enjoy it.


Deutsche ACCUmotive, a subsidiary of German car company Daimler, has developed a Mercedes-Benz home/business energy storage unit that utilizes lithium-ion batteries to store energy generated by solar cells, wind turbines or other sources. This follows Tesla's recently introduced and highly acclaimed Powerwall battery energy storage system for the home.
Utilizing technology that was originally developed for use in Mercedes and smart hybrid/electric cars, the battery modules will be available in two versions – a 2.5-kWh model for homes, and a 5.9-kWh model for businesses.


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Netflix deep dive
There's a cave? in Madrid? It's full of doors.
These doors? Lead to pretty specific time epochs in Spanish History.
The Ministry of Time? They monitor history to make sure it stays on the same course.
Forces? People? A cabal, something is trying to rewrite Spanish history, and the ministers of the Time, they have to use the doors to fix the Timelines.
I'd recommend it for Spanish AP Prep. It addresses one event, or person, that is important to Spanish History, and uses our rookie agents, a paramedic from today, the first female college graduate from the late 19th century, and a soldier from the Eighty Years war to investigate and right the time lines.
We meet Cervantes, of course, but also the potential author of "Lazarillo de Tormes," kings like Phillip II, and multiple Queen Isabelas. Of course we meet Garcia Lorca, and Picasso, and the Spanish American War is involved. Velazquez is an agent who uses his access to meet and assess other artists throughout time.
It's mostly fun, even if you don't want to brush up on your Spanish History or Castilian Spanish.
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DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Legends find themselves in a 1984-esque world. YES, THAT IS SO HARD TO IMAGINE. Season finale. 7 p.m., The CW
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Spelling the Dream: This documentary looks at the success of Indian-Americans in the country's top spelling contest. Netflix
Free Solo: To celebrate the third anniversary of Alex Honnold's record-breaking three-hour and 56-minute ascent of the daunting face of El Capitan Peak without rope or safety gear. 2 p.m., Nat Geo
The Thomas John Experience: A psychic goes around freaking people out when they get into his Uber. (Also, I can't stop writing this as "The Thomas Jane Experience" which is a very different show.) Series premiere. CBS All Access
We're Here: This fucking virus even interrupted our favorite drag queens cross-country trip bringing joy and understanding to our small towns. God dammit. Season finale. 8 p.m., HBO
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?: Season finale. 7 p.m., ABC
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: More Drag Race, yes, please. It's about the only thing getting me through these dark days, I'm not even kidding. Season premiere. 7 p.m., VH1
13 Reasons Why: The fourth and final season of the controversial teen drama. Netflix
Dear …: In which famous people read letters from people whose lives they changed because what famous people need are ego boosts. Series premiere. Apple TV+
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme: A documentary about Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop group from the early 2000s. Hulu
Queer Eye: If you want something to cry about other than the news, these guys have you covered. Season premiere. Netflix
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Betty: All-girl skate! Season premiere. 10 p.m., HBO
Ad Astra: Brad Pitt goes to space. 7 p.m., HBO
Dear Class 2020: Man, what a time to be graduating. YouTube
Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!: The co-star of Insecure has her first stand-up special. 9 p.m., HBO
30 for 30: Be Water: An intimate look at the life of the incomparable Bruce Lee. 8 p.m., ESPN
Hollywood Game Night: Season premiere. 6 p.m., NBC
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NMI businesses disobedient; UAL has good news and bad news; and COVID results trickle in
Sep 1, 2020 | Guam, News, Newsflash, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau
More NMI business shutdowns, public schools aim to reopen
During a Sept. 1 press conference, David Maratita, director of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Finance's Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Control Division, provided updates regarding business inspections to ensure compliance of Gov. Ralph DLG. Torres' COVID-19 Emergency Directives.
"We have inspected a total of 245 [establishments] … we have 154 compliant establishments — that's a total of 63%. Out of these inspections, we have 35% that are non-compliant with the directives, which is about 85 establishments," said Maratita.
Two additional businesses in Saipan — Kagman Cool Laundry and Cheers Karaoke Bar — have been shut down for non-compliance.
"The [laundromat's] violation … apparently the laundromat was left unattended; there's nobody there to maintain crowd control and also to regularly and frequently sanitize the premises," said Maratita. "For the bar, there was overcrowding at the bar area. There's no maintenance of crowd control and not maintaining social distancing. So those are the infractions that led to their shutdown."
Cheers Karaoke also had an "incomplete logbook" when officials attempted to use it for contact tracing, which Maratita said was another reason for the temporary closure.
"Those people that are listing their names down in the log book are not actually listing their real names …We cannot condone that kind of business acumen of the premises; we cannot do the actual contact tracing if there is a positive case within that establishment."
Maratita also said "what needs to happen" within the next two weeks is a reduction of non-compliant businesses that were issued a warning from the division.
Some examples of violations included the lack of Plexiglass, or acrylic dividers and shields, at some businesses.
"Other infractions [include] the entrance, main entrance and exit flow signs are already deteriorated and they're not being upgraded. … Some of them are lack of regularly and frequently sanitizing the door handles and shopping bags and carts, and all of those that are in the directives," Maratita told the Journal. "So, within those 35%, their infractions, they vary. And we do have those noted down for the second visit — whether they're going to heed those warnings."
Businesses will be inspected for a second time at a later date by the division and COVID-19 task force, according to Maratita.
Two gaming-related businesses — Saipan Vegas Resort and Club 88 — were also temporarily closed down during the weekend.
Maratita cited the reasons for the temporary closures, not shutdowns, were instructed by Warren Villagomez, chairman of the COVID-19 task force, due to "some issues that involve the directive" that are being addressed.
The governor's directives prohibit gaming establishments from opening to the public "except if authorized to operate under an approved reopening plan" by the COVID-19 task force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.
"We are not out there to hurt the business community," said Maratita. "We want to inform everyone out there … we're doing this for the safety of everyone. We need to do this as a community effort and just make sure that we don't leave our guards down."
Alfred Ada, commissioner of education of the NMI Public School System, said all schools and campus facilities are in the "deep cleaning and sanitizing" process to prepare for the Sept. 8 reopening date.
"Because we're preparing to reopen and that's next week already, most of our PSS teachers, staff and principals … they really need your blessing, [COVID-19] task force, because the things that we're doing has come to a stop," said Ada.
Examples provided by Ada were a proposed orientation, with limited groups of families and students, on campus to show how to use the Blackboard online platform, as well as registration.
According to Ada, PSS teachers completed the month-long training for the Blackboard online platform last week and are currently undergoing virtual training for healing-centered learning with an aim to "ease anxiety and fear" to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning.
Additionally, distribution of learning packets and meal cards for students is set for this week and next week.
United kills change fee; furloughs loom
United Airlines announced Aug. 31 it is "permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S. effective immediately." The carrier also said beginning Jan. 1, "any United customer can fly standby for free on a flight departing the day of their travel, regardless of the type of ticket or class of service … while MileagePlus Premier members can confirm a seat on a different flight on the same day with the same departure and arrival cities as their original ticket if a seat in the same ticket fare class is available." United is also extending its waiver for new tickets issued through Dec. 31, "to permit unlimited changes with no fee." This policy applies to all ticket types issued after March 3 and is valid for domestic and international travel.
The airline said it is the first U.S. airline to remove the unpopular change fee. Other airlines are expected to also do so, according to aviation industry reports.
As to furloughs, U.S. based media are carrying reports that the airline will furlough 2,800 pilots after Oct. 1 in its next round of furloughs, unless more federal aid for the airline is forthcoming. This may also affect pilots based in Guam, according to Journal sources.
The Air Line Pilots Association International on July 16 announced agreements with United on "voluntary furlough and company leave of absence programs, as well as a voluntary separation leave initiative." Full terms of the agreements were sent to United pilots," the union said. At that point, the union said 2,250 pilots were at risk of furlough.
According to Journal files, the airline cut 12 pilots from its Guam-based cohort at the end of May. They were asked to retire or move to other destinations.
The Journal was told by sources at the time that the job losses in May were to affect about 4,400 pilots across United. The airline also reduced hours for about 15,000 airport and baggage employees. The reduction in hours was to 30 hours per week from May 24.
Other airlines have also introduced furloughs and other arrangements.
In other local United news, Guam Sports Events Inc., United Airlines, and the "2020 United Airlines Guam Marathon partners" announced Aug.31, that they will be extending the deadline by a week to complete the #UGM2020 Goes Virtual races from Sept. 5 through Sept. 20.
The #UGM2020 Goes Virtual event added 251 new registrants in July and August for the virtual run. With registration now closed there are a total of 2,715 registrants for the 2020 event.
Guam USIS office closed
The Guam Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service will remain closed until Sept. 4, following Stay at Home restrictions announced by Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, according to an Aug. 28 release.
USCIS will re-schedule appointments "in the near future," the release said, but will continue to provide "limited emergency" services.
Info on positive cases in Guam trickles in
As of Aug. 31 – when the Joint Information Center reported an additional 48 positive tests, there have been a total of 1,395 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 10 deaths, 533 not in isolation, and 852 cases in active isolation. Of those cases, 1,183 are classified as civilians (residents) and 212 are U.S. military members, according to an Aug. 31 release.
From Aug. 28 to 30, a total of 108 cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Guam Department of Health and Social Services, of which 66 new cases were reported on Aug. 28, 39 new cases were reported on Aug. 29, and three new cases were reported on Aug. 30. These results are inclusive of the 60 cases previously reported by the Joint Information Center on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The Guam Department of Education, Guam Memorial Hospital and the Port Authority of Guam all have had positive cases.
DPHSS previously told the Journal it is aiming ahead to return results within 48 to 36 hours.
The Northern Mariana Islands currently has recorded 54 positive cases, with two deaths.
Palau and Esper visit updates
The Office of the President of Palau issued a statement regarding the coverage by CNN, that the trip scheduler reportedly traveling with Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper was part of an advance team for the secretary's trip to Guam. The individual never came to Palau, nor was in contact with U.S. officials that went to Palau, according to the president's office.
The Journal's coverage of the staffer was also based largely on the CNN story, plus a statement from the Pentagon regarding testing of all officials before leaving for Hawaii and Guam. The paper regrets any confusion or distress that its coverage may have caused. Joint Region Marianas subsequently declined to confirm if the staffer in question was quarantined in Guam and referred the paper to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Esper and his party did wear masks in public while in Palau, except when Esper addressed media before his departure to Guam, as the paper earlier reported.
Meetings between Esper and Defense Minister Taro Kono of Japan took place at Andersen Air Force Base on Aug. 29. Gov. Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero also met with Esper at a meeting hosted by Joint Region Marianas. According to a release from her office, Leon Guerrero and Esper discussed a variety of topics, which included improvements at ship repair facilities in Guam, the island's H-2B labor restrictions, support of needed H-2B workers and the return of land for a new hospital. mbj
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1.How do I sign out from google mail?
2. Procedure for contacting people on videochat on hangout?
You can only remove a google account (or disable syncing). All Google services are tightened to this account, which is then tightened to the device. There is no sign out, as I know.
For hangout, you need download the app from Play Store. If you click hangout from Google+, it will bring you the installation page as well. If you want to start an video chat, press and hold the people in your circle, then video chat option should pop out.
Thanks Simon. That was helpful.
Can you make a call from the contact list by swipping the contact to the right as you can write a message by swipping on the contact to the left?
To send a text message, swipe your finger from right to left on the contact. Once you swipe all the way to the left a text message window pops on the screen and the contact will be selected as recipient.
To make a call, you can try to quickly swipe back and forth.
You can set the voice mail at settings – – device – – call.
Of course, you need a voice mail provider. Most mobile phone carriers provide such services.
Why can't I send pictures on my messages and I do have Internet and it don't show no errors.
You need enable mobile data.
If you didn't get error messages, how did you know it's not sent?
I switch off my S4 phone and charge it. Unfortunately, it was over charged. i tried switching it on but it is not responding; only some blue light has been showing. What should i do?
Galaxy S4 has its own protection mechanism to prevent overcharging.
You can remove the battery, wait a min, out the battery back, then try to power it on.


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Taliban Turns Away from Quran with New Marriage Advice for Fighters
Marry only once, a letter from the emir tells its fighters in Afghanistan.
By Raza Hamdani January 14, 2021
A Taliban fighter in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Majid Saeedi/GettyImages)
ISLAMABAD — A new directive from the Taliban emir asks the group's Islamic fundamentalist fighters to marry only once, even though Islam allows Muslim men to be married to multiple women at any one time.
A letter dated Jan. 9 bearing the seal of the office of Taliban emir Mullah Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada issues the new guidelines, asking the fighters in Afghanistan not to marry more than once without a valid reason.
"It is allowed in Islam to marry more than once," the letter states. "And it is also mentioned in the holy book Quran." But the letter says that with the increase in inflation, marrying more than once costs more. Also, some people link marrying more than once to be wasteful.
"Some of the Taliban officials are not very stable financially," the letter states. "Marrying more than once puts extra monetary burden. This results in their honesty, trust and good reputation coming into question. Any question on trust and reputation would also affect their work related to Jihad."
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The letter goes on to say that all aspects of the life of a Taliban should be transparent so that people cannot question.
"For this very reason, Taliban holding responsible positions should refrain from marrying more than once," it says. "One advantage from refraining from marrying more than once is that they would not try to acquire ill-gotten money to bear the expenses."
The main reason behind these guidelines, journalist Sami Yousafzai told Zenger News, is that the Taliban complaint commission recently received complaints about Taliban leaders marrying multiple times and spending a bit extravagantly.
"The Taliban do not want to give the impression that leaders are living a lavish lifestyle," Yousafzai said. "And, if one reads the letter carefully, the main focus is on the reputation of the leaders and that the leaders should not be seen living against the teachings of Islam, i.e, A simple life."
However, the letter also states some conditions in which a Talib can marry more than once.
"If a Talib does not have a child, he can marry again," it says. "Also, if a Talib wants to marry a widow of another Talib or any widow, he can do it as it will not cost him too much."
The letter says common people of Afghanistan who are financially sound and have sought permission to marry again from their emir can do so.
The letter states that these guidelines are not to restrain the Taliban and common people from marrying more than once but to encourage simplicity.
"Fighters! We had placed all these guidelines in front of Islamic scholars," the letter states. "They weighed these guidelines according to Islamic Sharia and declared them as per Islamic teachings."
However, the Taliban might get into trouble over these guidelines, Yousafzai said.
"Islam allows a man to have four wives," he said. "Then, how can the Taliban advise or order their fighters not to marry more than once? Taliban enforce strict Sharia laws in the areas under their control, and such an order can create problems not only in their ranks and files but also among common people."
The real question is how many Taliban leaders do not have more than one wife, Afghan defense analyst Javid Kohistani told Zenger News.
"They all have more than one wife," Kohistani said. "These guidelines are to decrease the number of Taliban widows. The number of Taliban being killed means at least the equal number of widows or double, if each Talib killed had two wives. Who will take care of these widows and how to support them are the real questions."
There is no definitive number available about the deaths of Taliban fighters in the two-decade-long war, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. Some analysts say the group is stronger than ever now. With an estimated 60,000 full-time fighters, it controls many of the country's 398 districts.
Multiple marriages are more common among the Afghan Taliban than the Pakistan Taliban, according to Riffatullah Orakzai, a Pakistani journalist.
"You name any commander and he will have at least two wives," he said. "And, this trend of having more than one wife was also taken over by the Pakistani Taliban."
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Q: union of 2 tables without duplicates I'm having a bit of a hard time finding a clear answer on this.
I have 2 tables with exactly the same columns, lets say t1 & t2.
I want to add to t1 all the rows from t2 but eliminate duplicates in the final t1.
I can use SELECT INTO but that will leave me with duplicates from what I understand. at the moment I used simple UNION (which eliminates duplicates) into a new table t3, but that makes everything a bit messy since I need to keep all the rows in t1 in the end (so I did "DROP TABLE t1 and rename t3 to t1"). but I'm thinking, there's got to be a better way to do this, maybe with one of the JOINS?

A: Just do an INSERT where the values don't already exist in the first table:
Insert Into T1 (Col1, Col2, ...)
Select  T2.Col1, T2.Col2, ...
From    T2
Where Not Exists
(
    Select  *
    From    T1
    Where   (T1.Col1 = T2.Col1 Or (T1.Col1 Is Null And T2.Col1 Is Null))
    And     (T1.Col2 = T2.Col2 Or (T1.Col2 Is Null And T2.Col2 Is Null))
    And     ...
)

A: INSERT INTO T1 (column1, column2, column3,...columnN)
(SELECT column1, column2, column3,...columnN FROM T2
EXCEPT
SELECT column1, column2, column3,...columnN FROM T1)

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In the fall of 2006, the president of Conroy's Acura was examining reports of the company's quarterly sales. He was concerned that despite a healthy economy, sales at his dealership were stagnant. The vice-president of sales of Conroy's Acura was constantly coming up with new marketing schemes to boost sales. But the president had difficulty determining how successful past marketing efforts had been in increasing profitability. He needed a way to put the numbers into context.


Since our trip to Jamaica took us to a resort West of Montego Bay this time (Grand Palladium) I finally had the excuse I had been waiting for to play Tryall. Previous Jamaican vacations in Ocho Rios and MoBay had provided me the pleasure of playing at Upton (Sandals GC) Ironshore, Cinnamon Hill and the White Witch and I did submit a trip report and photos of the latter 2 courses to this Forum a few years ago. Tryall is located about 30 minutes West of the MoBay airport by car.
I had previewed the Tryall Club on their web site well before we left for our Holiday and learned a lot about its storied past; the Johnny Walker World Championship Tournaments, big names like Norman and Faldo and Couples, celebrity residences abutting the course (Lennox Lewis) and a couple of signature golf holes that have been used in Print and Television advertisements for 30 years all added to my anticipation. The bus that took us to our resort passed the course upon our arrival, and I must say that the sunny green fairways and white sand bunkers did look mighty inviting.
Our hotel Guest Services representative called the course for me on a Tuesday to check into tee time availability for later in the week and was told that since I was a 'single' and it was a slow period for them (early December) that getting a tee off time would be 'no problem mon' – just show up and they would accommodate me. Boy did they ever, and then some!
I took a JUTA cab over to the golf course on Thursday December 10th at 7:45 a.m. so as to be on the course before the real heat of the day began – they say to try and go out either early in the morning or mid-afternoon as between 11:00 and 2:00 the sun is at its highest and hottest. I checked in at the Pro Shop, arranged for my greens fee ticket, rental clubs, caddy and cart and proceeded to the first tee area where I was to 'select' my rental clubs. The good news is that their rentals were pretty good quality – I had my choice of Titleist Cavity back irons or Cleveland Cavity Backs - both sets had Callaway Woods and utility clubs and there were 4 or 5 different shapes and weights of putter to select as well. I brought my own golf balls, tees, glove and shoes but the pro shop was very well stocked with supplies if you needed them.
I made my way over to the putting green to warm up a bit before I teed off (they do have a full driving range there as well in case you want to hit a few balls prior to teeing off) and was introduced to Glen, my caddy for the round. The next couple of hours were about to make poor Glen's day pretty miserable as he was about to spend a lot of time in the woods, tall grass, marshy areas and trees, raking sand traps and looking for wayward golf shots. Glen carried himself as an ultimate professional that day, his course knowledge was extraordinary, he was acquainted with virtually every blade of grass on the greens, every subtle nuance and break, and made my morning at Tryall a real pleasure – thanks Glen!
As much as Glen made my day bearable, the real treat resulted from a little idle conversation at the first tee box about Tiger Woods extra-curricular activities of late. I got into a nice chat with a real gentleman who introduced himself to me simply as Robert. It turns out that Robert is the Pro at Tryall and when I asked him if he'd like to join me, he grabbed his clubs and off we went. What an opportunity – 18 holes of golf at one of my 'bucket list courses' and a playing lesson from the course pro at the same time…now I ask does it get any better than that?
The golf course was everything that I had hoped for and more – a beautiful combination of flat holes and hillside holes, ponds rivers and the ocean, with a few absolutely 'to die for' views (I have submitted a selection of photos for the Forum Moderator to post if he could) and a couple of truly memorable signature golf holes that I'll take with me forever. Every tee that we stood on provided a view like that in an art gallery - hole after hole of gorgeous flowering shrubs and trees, tropical foliage, beautiful manicured fairways and in many cases the green-blue Caribbean in the distance. (actually OB left in one case!) The course was in excellent condition, especially when you consider the effect of the constant sun and heat beating down on the grass. The greens were in fine shape and held the ball well, broke true and provided some vicious pin placements. The tees were flat and well groomed as were the bunkers, and the rough was the toughest 'birds nest' type of grass I've ever seen. When your ball rolls in that stuff it literally disappears – without Glen, I'd have needed a dozen more golf balls than I brought with me!
From the Blue tees the course pays out to 6775 yards – we played the White tees and the 6238 yards certainly provided me with a great test of golf. Unlike a lot of resort golf courses, Tryall is tight and tough. There's lateral OB on at least a dozen holes and even a slightly sprayed drive can put you deeply in jail – the forest, rough, hazards, or ocean ! It was a real treat to play 18 holes with Robert – being able to watch how the game is supposed to be played was definitely an added bonus! I don't know how he had the patience to try and try to get me to into a full turn and weight shift, but he was the most gracious host and was a true pleasure to play with. Thanks for making this Canadian's Tryall experience one that I'll never forget, Robert!
From start to finish we completed the round in exactly three hours and I was back in the pool at the resort by 11:30. This may seem difficult to believe, but for the entire 3 hours that we were on the course, I saw exactly 1 other two-some. Quite simply, if you ever get the opportunity to play this wonderful Jamaican golf course seize it – you will not be disappointed. From hitting your drive through the ancient hand-made aquaduct to watching the ocean breezes alter the flight of your ball 20 yards back onto dry land on the signature par three 4th hole, this will be one golf course that you'll never forget. Robert commented to me on several occasions that Tryall was the best test of golf in Jamaica…he was right.


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KFC Chippenham's long-awaited opening "a total nightmare"
KFC Chippenham long-awaited opening "a total nightmare"
By Geoff Baker geoffba58013256 Senior Reporter
Food not so fast at KFC Chippenham
KFC's long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated opening in Chippenham was less than smooth for the global fried-chicken giant – with locals damning it as "a total nightmare".
The company's reputation to deliver "fast" food took a kicking on Facebook as KFC fans are livid about three-hour queues, poor staff training, food allegedly dropped on the floor and that the takeaway closed the kitchen the day after it opened.
KFC Chippenham was due to open in March, but the opening was delayed to May, when a spokesman said it would be "very soon", which turned out to be a not-very-soon opening of last Friday.
Although the restaurant planned to have car parking for 50 vehicles, that appears to have been insufficient for the demand, as before 9pm on KFC's opening day, Facebook followers of The Real Shout Out Calne group were told: "Just a heads-up before you waste your time. KFC in Chippenham is closed because there's too many cars, they've shut the kitchen."
The post sparked a litany of complaints from fans of finger-licking.
Kevin R Thorne's post epitomised the anger of those keen to get their supper in a bucket. He wrote: "We waited nearly 3 hours from queuing to getting our food. You could not get out of the queue if you wanted as it's a one-way system.
"We were told to park up and go in it would be quicker. So we went in and ordered, the poor staff did not have a clue. Training seemed so poor and there were no trained staff from another store.
"I watched as they tried to do their best asking customers to swap items as they were waiting for their original item to cook. I waited over an hour after ordering my food and finally, yes, I got my order but not until the poor staff member put all my order in a paper bag for it to break as soon as she picked it up.
"My order was all over the floor, she quickly picked it up and said to me if I still wanted it as it had not touched the floor but I watched it lol.
"But I had waited ages I wanted out as soon as possible so I took the food. As I checked it half of the order was missing. So that went straight in the bin. A total nightmare trip. No apology or anything."
Another, Sue Clark, added: "Went in yesterday - absolute chaos inside. Machines for ordering food not working, drive-through ordering not working and lots of staff just not knowing what to do."
Others have complained of confusion of not knowing whether the restaurant is open or closed, with many claiming it is closed; that the car park has been coned off and reports that it is experiencing "power issues".
Emma Checchia, who is a team leader at KFC Chippenham, posted that it will be open "everyday from 11 till 8 until we have more staff."
A KFC spokesperson was not available to comment.


The creative process begins with exploration. As part of their research to design and build a sculpture in Edgar M. Queeny Park for the Growing a Healthy Meramec project, twenty St. Louis ArtWorks apprentices visited both Queeny and Castlewood Parks on June 9 to explore and to learn how human activities affect our natural resources and how native plants and trees help keep our water resources healthy.
When asked how the freshwater becomes polluted, Dr. Herrington explained how activities like oil from cars and fertilizer from lawn care wash into the natural water systems through rain and drainage, and can alter the natural balance of the ecosystem.
At the first stop in Queeny Park, the apprentices visited Owl Creek, which feeds into the Meramec River, to see the plants, trees and wildlife that live in and around a healthy stream. The Meramec supports 31 species of global significance, some of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Later, the group traveled to Castlewood Park, where they walked to the bank of the Meramec, and learned that more than 75,000 households in St. Louis access their household water from the river.
The apprentices sketched ideas for their sculpture as they toured the parks, considering the bodies of water, as well as the plants, insects and animals living in and around them. Over the next five weeks, the students will design and build the sculpture, which will be installed in Queeny Park in August.
The Growing a Healthy Meramec project is designed to raise awareness of the importance of the Meramec River system for native wildlife and our community, and will demonstrate best practices for protecting this irreplaceable freshwater resource. Incorporating an original sculpture created by an Apprentice group from St. Louis ArtWorks emphasizes how St. Louisans can help maintain the health of these vital resources that support our everyday living.
The Boeing Company is funding this project, which is headed up by The Nature Conservancy, the Nine Network of Public Media, the Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region, the Ozark Regional Land Trust, and St. Louis ArtWorks.
This project is part of Water Matters, a St. Louis regional initiative to raise awareness and understanding of the connection between the health of our water and the health of our lands, people, and economies. Water Matters is the effort of more than 20 conservation-minded organizations; more information can be found at ninenet.org/watermatters.
St. Louis ArtWorks is a life skills and work training program that provides young adults, ages 14-19, year-round opportunities to gain professional work experience, soft skills, boost self-esteem and pocket a hard-earned paycheck. After a competitive application process, teens in the program (apprentices) work in teams to produce artwork which is sold at a public sale, commissioned for public and private clients, and performed publicly. Working with our partnering Arts Teaching Organizations and their Teaching Teams, we create curricula which teach not only artistic disciplines, but also the business of being an artist. For more information, visit stlartworks.org.
The Missouri Department of Conservation manages the state's fish, forest and wildlife and helps Missourians learn about, appreciate and use these resources sustainably.
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Together with our members and conservation partners, the Conservancy has protected more than 150,000 acres of critical Missouri lands since 1956. The Conservancy is leading efforts to protect the Meramec River; the organization recently unified 29 partners to complete and begin implementing a Conservation Action Plan for the river. Visit us on the Web at nature.org/missouri.
The Nine Network of Public Media is a multifaceted public media organization creating a network of individuals and organizations empowered by public media to strengthen civic life. One of the nation's most watched public television stations, Nine offers the people of the St. Louis region multiple ways to explore the world and become engaged in civic life, including the Nine Center for Public Engagement, nineNet.org and four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine World, Nine Create and Nine Kids). The Nine Network's rich legacy of serving the community was launched in 1954 and continues through our mission of bringing St. Louis together as we connect our region to the world and the world to St. Louis.
Building on a legacy of knowledge and experience, the Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water and other natural resources throughout the St. Louis region. Through invasive species restoration, tree plantings, and river cleanups, the OSC engages citizens to improve regional public open spaces.
The Ozark Regional Land Trust is part of a rapidly expanding land conservation movement throughout the United States that now includes more than 1,700 land trusts. Founded in 1984, ORLT has over 100 projects protecting more than 25,000 acres of land throughout the Ozark region, primarily through the use of conservation easements. It has been instrumental in working with private landowners to protect many natural and geological features such as waterfalls, caves, springs, bluffs, forests, prairies, glades, rivers, and wetlands. ORLT also preserves urban greenspace, agricultural lands, historic places, and sensitive ecological sites.


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koniag is a company that has developed a system in which a user can track their smartphone's location and monitor their location using the GPS feature. The software is designed to not only help parents monitor their children's location, but also to help parents and teachers track the location of vehicles. I really like how the software works because it makes sense. I don't know why most people don't just use the GPS app on a smartphone.
koniag is a company that has developed a system in which a user can track their smartphone's location and monitor their location using the GPS feature. The software is designed to not only help parents monitor their children's location, but also to help parents and teachers track the location of vehicles. I really like how the software works because it makes sense. I don't know why most people don't just use the GPS app on a smartphone.I don't mean to diminish koniag, but it does take a bit of getting used to the idea of tracking your phone. It's hard to tell when you're using a phone that the app is tracking you, but when you see it on the watch or the fridge, it feels like cheating.
koniag is a company that has developed a system in which a user can track their smartphone's location and monitor their location using the GPS feature. The software is designed to not only help parents monitor their children's location, but also to help parents and teachers track the location of vehicles. I really like how the software works because it makes sense. I don't know why most people don't just use the GPS app on a smartphone.I don't mean to diminish koniag, but it does take a bit of getting used to the idea of tracking your phone. It's hard to tell when you're using a phone that the app is tracking you, but when you see it on the watch or the fridge, it feels like cheating.I would imagine that a person with an iPhone would find the tracking fairly easy, but I have not seen any iPhone apps that track your location in a similar way.
koniag is a company that has developed a system in which a user can track their smartphone's location and monitor their location using the GPS feature. The software is designed to not only help parents monitor their children's location, but also to help parents and teachers track the location of vehicles. I really like how the software works because it makes sense. I don't know why most people don't just use the GPS app on a smartphone.I don't mean to diminish koniag, but it does take a bit of getting used to the idea of tracking your phone. It's hard to tell when you're using a phone that the app is tracking you, but when you see it on the watch or the fridge, it feels like cheating.I would imagine that a person with an iPhone would find the tracking fairly easy, but I have not seen any iPhone apps that track your location in a similar way.But koniag does have its own application and you do get a decent deal. The koniag app is designed to monitor your phone and use it to track where you left your phone at certain intervals. If you leave your phone at home, the app will see that you're not at home and tell you that you're at work. If you leave your phone at work, it'll tell you that you're at home.
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Citation: Low, Y.M., Leong, J.L., Tan, H.K.K. (2003-10). Paediatric acute epiglottitis re-visited. Singapore Medical Journal 44 (10) : 539-541. ScholarBank@NUS Repository.
Abstract: Introduction: Paediatric acute epiglottitis is rare in Asia. The National University Hospital in Singapore has seen only two cases of paediatric acute epiglottitis in the last 10 years. The topic is re-visited here to remind physicians of its acutely dramatic progression. Clinical picture: Both boys presented with a viral prodrome which progressed within hours to life-threatening upper airway obstruction. Examination revealed an inflamed epiglottis. Treatment: They were successfully intubated and treated with intravenous antibiotics. Outcome: Both recovered uneventfully. Conclusion: Paediatric acute epiglottitis has declined markedly in the West with widespread vaccination against HiB. In contrast, the incidence of invasive HiB disease in Asia has always been low despite limited vaccination. Clinicians must remain vigilant of the possibility of acute epiglottitis in a child with "flu".


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Police: Man injured from November shooting in Danville indicted for murder, firearm charges
(Photo: Courtesy Danville Police Department)
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — On Friday afternoon, nearly two months after a man was injured during a fatal Danville shooting, authorities announced that man had been arrested and indicted in connection with the homicide.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers responded to multiple 911 calls about shots fired in the Rocklawn Avenue area shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2021.
When police arrived at the scene, they found 50-year-old Clarence James Martin Jr. of Danville, in front of a residence in the 100 block of Rocklawn Avenue. Martin appeared to have a gunshot wound and was transported to SOVAH Medical Center, where he later died.
NOVEMBER 2021: One dead, one hurt after shooting in Danville, police say
Shortly after finding Martin on Rocklawn Avenue, the department says a 43-year-old man with a Ringgold address — later identified as Khaleel Latwain Rodgers — arrived in a helicopter at the SOVAH Health Danville's Emergency Room with a serious gunshot wound.
According to officials, the initial investigation indicated the two men were shot at the same location on Rocklawn Avenue.
NOVEMBER 2021: Police charge man who was injured from deadly shooting in Danville
The next day, the department announced that Rodgers has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon amid the ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting. However, he was still being treated at an unnamed hospital for his injuries at the time.
"The hospital providing care as well as the local law enforcement agencies have been made aware of the felony warrants obtained against Mr. Rodgers and we anticipate he will be transported back to Danville when his condition allows," the Danville Police Department said on Nov. 18, 2021.
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Then, on Friday, Jan. 14, authorities issued a statement that Rodgers was indicted by a Danville Grand Jury for first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with Martin's death from November.
Police tell WFXR News that Rodgers turned himself in and was arrested for these charges on Thursday, Jan. 13.
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Emergency services have been called to a crash near Diss.
A crash on Syleham Hall Lane, Wingfield, near Diss at just after 8pm tonight (Tuesday, April 16) prompted Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service to attend.
Fire crews from Harleston, Bungay and Stradbroke attended the incident.


Super hip children will love the quirky selection of clothes, shoes, accessories and toys stocked at this trendy boutique. You'll find everything from onesies with ironic slogans, mini-Converse Chuck Taylors, backpacks, strollers, playsets, and even kids' Crocs. The best part is you're not paying top price for all that style since the store also boasts plenty of bargains.


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Are you looking for Facts about the USA? You came to the right place!
The current U.S. flag was designed by a high school student – Robert G. Heft.
In 1783, the United States became the first country to gain independence from a European power.
The nominal GDP per capita is $55,836.
Three times as many cows as people live in the state of Montana.
At 9.8 million square kilometers (3.8 million square miles) the USA is the world's third-largest country by total area (and fourth-largest by land area).
The tallest mountain the US is Denali (also known as Mount McKinley, its former official name), located in the state of Alaska it reaches 6,190 meters (20,310 feet) above sea level.
In September 11, 2001, 2,996 people were killed in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in NYC, the Pentagon building in Virginia, and in a plane crash in Pennsylvania.
Alaska is the state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work.
The American flag's official colors are "Old Glory Red," "White," and "Old Glory Blue."
Even though the grizzly bear is California's official state animal, none have been seen there since 1923.


With all the attention circulating around Buffalo's rookie quarterback EJ Manuel and Cleveland's backup quarterback Brian Hoyer's solid play taking over for the injured Brandon Weeden (Thumb), quietly, both defenses are generating pressure upfront, 27-sacks combined with Cleveland leading by a slim margin 14 to 13. Buffalo has more takeaways, highlighted by 9-interceptions, 5 last week in their win over defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore. Weeden has been cleared to play, but head coach Rob Chudzinski is staying with the hot hand of Hoyer connecting big with tight end Jordan Cameron. Hoyer and Cameron have connected 4 times in the endzone, a differential to Weeden's 1 with Cameron in their first two games. Having a tight end that can create miss-matches in the middle helps open up the outside, and Hoyer has that going for him with a young talented receiver Josh Gordon. Here's an interesting factor that Cleveland's offensive coordinator Norv Turner has to be delighted with: Hoyer's timing has been better than Weeden's by holding onto the ball 1.5 seconds quicker, and with an average of 2.8 seconds, the shortest time by any quarterback this season. If you know your history, Turner had lots of influence on Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman's career on being one of the better timing-passers with accuracy of getting rid of the football quick. But, hold your horses, I'm not jumping the gun here people by saying the Browns have found the next Aikman-like QB, but he'll need to get rid of the football quick with Buffalo's Mario Williams rushing him on the outside, and I think he does.
Although Chicago's defense has a nag of creating turnovers at a high percentage, the defensive line needs to start getting after the quarterback better, and they get one of the league's most efficient quarterback's, New Orleans' Drew Brees in chi-town this weekend. It's extremely difficult to throw a quarterback like Brees into an off-timing game because he gets rid of the football so quick, and his receivers are absolute dynamite route-runners in-tuned with Brees hitting them between the numbers. The more important factor for New Orleans' offense is having a healthy Jimmy Graham at tight end, a nightmare for defenses to keep him from getting singled up on favorable matchups. Chicago will also have to keep running back Darren Sproles, a dangerous speedy back that's a weapon for Brees out of the backfield as a pass-catcher. Offensively, the Bears need running back Matt Forte to set the tone by gaining positive yards on first down against an improved Saints defense that's getting after the quarterback under defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's manufacturing pressure ways of his 3-4 scheme. The weather could be a factor with thundershowers in the forecast that could slow down the speedy route-runners of New Orleans. Can I be going with a field-conditioning factor and a running back like Matt Forte to be effective out of the backfield on screens over a blitz-happy Rob Ryan defense? And even though Detroit disconnected line between Marc Trestman and Jay Cutler, I'm still on speed-dial.
Even though the Bengals offense is coming off a putrid performance in Cleveland, you can't expect the same results to follow. One thing's for sure with Cincinnati's offense at running back. The wheels seem to be falling off of BenJarvus Green-Ellis and being put on the feet of rookie running back Giovani Bernard, a shifty runner that is more effective with his ability to be a threat out of the backfield as a receiving option for quarterback Andy Dalton. They need better production from their running game in this contest that's only averaging 3.4-yards per attempt, and they could catch a break with New England's All-Pro defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (Achilles) done for the season. That's a major part of the Patriots D-line that clogs the middle, helping the defense stop the run on the interior, and getting a push up the middle to free up the outside rush. Expect a change in defensive plans from a master-minded coach like Bill Belichick to cover the A and B gaps with Wilfork out the rest of the way by using more rotations on the line and leaning more in the avenue of manufacturing pressure up the middle on Andy Dalton, a quarterback that doesn't fare well under immense-pressure. The moral of the story is how the Bengals stout D-line pressures Tom Brady, who's starting to find a rhythm with his new receiving bunch. Tight end Rob Gronkowski's (Back) status is still cloudy on his return, but receiver Danny Amendola (Groin) has been practicing this week and seems to be moving well. The more the merrier if Amendola plays, and when Gronkowski returns to the lineup. I like Cincinnati's chances to rebound at home, but they'll need to create turnovers like they did against Green Bay in week 3. I don't see them doing that against a disciplined offense that's starting to put everything in place.
Detroit's success so far has been pin-pointed on Reggie Bush's influence at running back. Not surprising seeing Reggie doing big-things in a high-powered passing system capable of making big-pays with the best receiver in the game, Calvin Johnson catching footballs from quarterback Matthew Stafford. The success should be more looked upon the pressure they're providing upfront on defense with Ndamukong Suh, who had 2-sacks in their win over the Bears to gain sole possession of first place in the NFC North. The pressure they got from Suh and gang forced Bears quarterback Jay Cutler into costly mistakes with 3-interceptions and a fumble return for a touchdown. This week, they'll have to continue to provide pressure in "Cheese-Head Land" trying to get after the games most dangerous passer when it comes to getting rid of the football quick, and getting it in tight spaces better than any quarterback in the game, Aaron Rodgers. The Packers running game has quietly been getting better results than perceived. As a group they're averaging 5.3-yards per carry between James Starks, who's doing most of the work, providing a spark, and rookies Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin. Outside of those factors, looking into history, the Packers are 22-0 against the Lions in their house since 1991, and with Green Bay facing a 1-3 start, I expect a highly-energized Clay Matthews to ignite Green Bay's defense to create turnovers and take advantage of them.
We have a battle between both defenses amongst the top of the league in sacks, Kansas City's league leading 18-sacks against Tennessee's 14. Difference is; Kanas City's offense will be operated by their starting quarterback Alex Smith, while the Titans will have backup Ryan Fitzpatrick under center for the injured Jake Locker who's nursing his hip. Make no mistake, the Titans will need a breakout game from running back Chris Johnson to keep the non-mobile Fitzpatrick out of lots of passing downs. If Kansas City's defense limits Johnson from making big plays on the ground, they'll have a huge advantage behind their dynamite pass-rushers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston. Tennessee defensive end Derrick Morgan may not be a statistical factor, but he plays with a high-motor each week, and he'll need to get to Alex Smith, a quarterback that's playing well within the west-coast offense, utilizing his backs, tight ends and his bread and butter third down option Donnie Avery. In the coming weeks, Kansas City needs to make bigger plays within the passing game by stretching the field more, vertically. But, for this matchup, they just need to keep it simple and short, moving the football methodically with a slew of positive yardage, inch by inch.
What a great storyline in Indy for this matchup. You have Andrew Luck, a 2012 number one draft pick and Russell Wilson, a third round pick, two young and talented quarterbacks gaining lots of success in the early stages of their careers. Luck was more of the sure hand of future stars to quarterback in the pros, while Wilson's small-frame was questioned on if he had the tools to succeed. Both of these young-slingers have something going for them heading into this game. Seattle and Indianapolis' running game are ranked in the top five with Seattle ranked 5th averaging 144.3-yards per game, and Indianapolis ranked 4th averaging 149.5-yards per game. That's a QB's best friend to gain positive yardage on first down to set up third and shorts. Seattle does rely more on the running game with bruising running back Marshawn Lynch in differential to Indianapolis' offense that likes to stretch the field with a vertical passing-attack. Formulating favorable matchups downfield is extremely difficult against Seattle's top-notch secondary, and Luck's new best friend Trent Richardson will need a better than average game if his number gets called 20 times again. With Ahmad Bradshaw (Neck) undecided to have surgery or not, the Colts will need Donald Brown to be an effective change-of-pace runner. That's the focal point of this game. Can Indianapolis establish an effective ground game like Houston did against Seattle and not turnover the football? At some point, Seattle needs to shift things over to Russell Wilson throwing the football more than 19 attempts in week 2, 21 in week 3 and 23 last week in Houston because I think he's going to need to do that at Lucas Oil Stadium. A message to Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and head coach Pete Carroll – Your quarterback can throw the ball if you let him, and stop overworking your running back, the real star of your offense. Keep them legs healthy, if you know what I mean? Oh, by the way, I picked up Seattle kicker Steven Hauschka off the waiver-wire for my fantasy team this week, who I see nailing the game winning kick in a nail-biting finish.
Jacksonville gets receiver Justin Blackmon back from suspension, and head coach Gus Bradley is extremely pleased about Justin's approach during his time off the field to get in game shape. "His body fat has dropped and his weight has gained," Bradley said. "He's done everything that we've asked of him." I guess you can say there's always some light at the end of the tunnel for any bad situation? As for the Rams, this is the week the offense needs to get better production and some rhythm going. The Rams are only averaging 17.2-points per game, tied for 6th worst in the league. No excuses, they need to turn back the clock and get some volume going with the running game, and get the ball into the hands of receiver Chris Givens' hands. They'll be able to buy time in the pocket for quarterback Sam Bradford to distribute the football to tight end Jared Cook, receivers Chris Givens and Tavon Austin. Defensively, the Rams focal point will be stuffing the run, something they've had trouble with, and they'll have to slow down Maurice Jones-Drew, a running back that could break out on any given Sunday. But, the problem is Jones-Drew is Jacksonville's only serious threat. Ultimately, the confidence level of Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert needs some retooling, and luckily for him his head coach is still giving him the nod.
Very uncharacteristic of Baltimore's offense to only run the football 9 times last week on the road in Buffalo. That's not what makes the Ravens offense successful, and Joe Flacco shouldn't be throwing the football 50 times. The Ravens offense should be dependent on a steady running game to sustain a functional offense. Running back Ray Rice has been hampered with an injured hip and Bernard Pierce strained his calf in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. The chit-chat coming from head coach John Harbaugh this week is the offense looking to get back to its usual formidable form by pounding the rock, and they'll need to do that against a solid Miami defense looking to erase their Monday night debacle in New Orleans. Miami's defense may be without All-Pro defensive end Cameron Wake (Knee) again, as he indicated that chances of him suiting up this week are on the downside of things. They'll need Wake healthy at some point rushing off the edge, but I think Miami has things in their favor with Pierce and Rice not at 100 percent health-wise, and seeing the formations Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman is throwing into the fold by spreading defenses out with Ryan Tannehill using his feet, makes me believe Miami has faith in him. A player behind the shadows of Miami's offense is fullback/tight end Charles Clay, who's been effective replacing the injured for the season Dustin Keller. He's currently tied for second on the team in receptions with 20. Look for Ryan Tannehill and Mike Wallace to get back to connecting on intermediate routes like they did in week 2. Eventually 2 or 3 catch games for Wallace are going to turn into bigger things. Miami didn't pay him cold-hard-cash just to be a decoy.
One of the very few positive things about traveling out west is having a bye week during the process. Coming off a bye week, the Panthers take their act to the desert looking to carry over their blowout win over the Giants on Sep. 22. Receiver Steve Smith is clearly Cam Newton's number one option, but what's been taking flight in the passing game is the utilization of the speedy Ted Ginn on deep balls. Both of Ginn's touchdown grabs this season have been from 40 plus yards out. The task to complete things over the top will be much more difficult against Arizona's secondary led by standout cornerback Patrick Peterson, who will challenge any receiver at the line of scrimmage. He'll be matched up on Steve Smith, a very physical and intriguing battle to behold. Both defenses have been stout against the run, and every yard gained will come with a punishing hit from a wide-load of ball-hawks. If there's a weak spot between these two clubs, it's the Arizona offensive line that traded away tackle Levi Brown to Pittsburgh. Bradley Sowell, a second-year player will take his spot. That's been the downside of Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer's turnover ways with 6 on the season. He'll be pressured immensely, but there's always something funky about playing in the desert for visitors that always find themselves in nail-biters, and I see Arizona's defense winning the turnover battle in a field-position defensive battle.
Oh, how I remember the undefeated 9-0 Colts strolling into Dallas in 06, a game Dallas handed them their first loss of the season, and I remember the 8-5 Cowboys crashing the party in New Orleans, defeating the 13-0 Saints in 09. Once again, the Cowboys get an undefeated team that features a quarterback on his way to an MVP like season, and an offense that seemingly looks impossible to stop. Peyton Manning will always be the big-talk this season in Denver, but I'm going on the outside of what's expected out Denver's prolific offense. Denver's defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has been the best coach in all of football, in my opinion. No Von Miller rushing off the edge, cornerback Champ Bailey has been hampered with a bad foot, but the secondary is still making plays. Why? They're stopping the run (ranked 3rd in the league allowing only 74-yards a game rushing), and the interior of the defensive line has been stout in covering their gaps. In the offseason, they re-signed defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson, brought in Terrance Knighton from Jacksonville, and drafted North Carolina defensive tackle Sylvester Williams in the first round. Those three key players, along with Malik Jackson and Mitch Unrein, have been a dynamite rotation. I could only imagine how much better they'd be with Miller back in the lineup. On the flip side of things across the border with Monte Kiffin's defense, his cornerback Morris Claiborne, the teams 2012 first round draft pick has struggled on picking up the cover 2 zone scheme, and has been benched because of it. Linebacker Bruce Carter was exposed last week in San Diego, getting burned twice on wheel-routes. Not good, and you have an offense that throws so many things at you this week. Cowboys offensive coordinator Bill Callahan better have an expertise type of game-plan to get a push on Denver's interior between the tackles for running back DeMarco Murray to have running lanes, because Denver's speed at linebacker won't allow you to gain positive yards outside the tackles. I know many of you are picking Denver to sweep the floor over Dallas this weekend, but I like Dallas to play competitively, and the only difference will be in the plus advantage for Denver to pounce on Dallas' miscues of a non-disciplined offense that doesn't know how to play a clean mistake-free game.
Both offenses feature top-tier running backs that have a major emphasis on the offense to keep their quarterbacks out of long-distance passing downs. They're also good enough to punch it in when in the redzone. Passing-wise, both San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Houston quarterback Matt Schaub have a prime receiver and a tight end that are solid options on passing downs. Defensively, they're strong upfront with pass-rushers that create havoc in the trenches. That's what's going to win this football game, the team that wins the battle in the trenches, and you need a quarterback that can escape pressure and throw on the run, something that's in favor of Kaepernick. Texans receiver Andre Johnson (Shin) is listed as questionable, but head coach Gary Kubiak has stated earlier this week that Johnson is on track to play. Matt Schuab can't be turning over the football like he did last week against Seattle with a costly pick 6 with Houston in position to win the game. The 49ers defense is ranked 5th overall and 4th against the pass, allowing 191.8-yards per game. Not to say that Schaub is gun-shy, but check down throws aren't going to gain you positive yardage in this game with San Francisco's linebackers Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman, two linebackers that can do so much as interchangeable players that can stuff the run, cover tight ends, running backs out in the flats, and I've seen them able to cover a slot receiver here and there. Willis (Groin) is listed as questionable, but I expect him in the lineup. They need him to slow down Texans All-Pro running back Arian Foster, a back that can do so many things at the position. What this game ultimately comes down to is turnovers and field position. I favor San Francisco's defense to pressure the pocket and force Matt Schaub into costly mistakes, and for Colin Kaepernick to make big-plays with his feet by improvising and extending plays, connecting with receiver Anquan Boldin, who's always money in these type of extravaganza's.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is smoking so far in 2013. He's completed 73.9 percent of his passes with 11-touchdown passes and only 2-interceptions. He's coming of a dazzling performance against the Cowboys completing 35 of 42 passes, highlighted by connecting big with tight end Antonio Gates, a vital part of the Chargers offense that has him in healthy standards, unlike recent seasons. Head coach Mike McCoy and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt have brought life to San Diego's offense that's utilizing every skilled position player, including former Patriots running back Danny Woodhead, who's second on the team in receptions with 22. Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor's concussion is behind him and he'll start Sunday night, but the status on running back Darren McFadden (Hamstring) is uncertain. Backup Rashad Jennings is in line to get most of the workload for the Raiders backfield, and that's not anything in the avenue that will help propel Oakland to victory. Rivers stays red-hot.
The Jets will be without receiver Santonio Holmes (Foot) and Stephen Hill's (Concussion) status looks cloudy practicing with no contact this week. That's not anything looking on the upside of things for quarterback Geno Smith that's turning over the football in bunches. Smith has 11-interceptions, and he needs to play mistake free football in the dome against a desperate Falcons team looking to climb its way out of an early-season hole. The Falcons strength point on defense has been against the run, and I'd expect the Jets to try to pound the rock with Bilal Powell. Chris Ivory (Hamstring) returned to practice this week, and should he play, that could give the Jets running game a much needed change-of-pace option. Pressuring Matt Ryan is must for a good Jets defensive front, but there's much more ammo in favor of Atlanta to move the sticks on passing downs.
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Navy blue Fossil watch with gold detailing. Brand New, still in the box.
Used a handful of times. Includes original box, charger and extra band.
Needs a new battery. A few imperfections, clasp is a little loose by the link it's attached to, but stays secured.
Kate spade watch! Minor scratches on glass!
authentic new comes with box battery works it has the date display on the face beautiful watch, I just use my Apple Watch all the time.
simply southern band. never used.


Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to lose the George Costanza wallet. You know, the one that acts as your junk drawer and has swelled to the size of carry-on luggage thanks to too many credit cards, old receipts and expired coupons. Zeroz has the perfect replacement: a minimalist wallet that's slim, stylish and super efficient. Designer Paul Westrick came up with the idea for these sleek card- and cash-carriers after a four-day bike ride. He had ditched his fat wallet for the ride and took only the bare essentials -- cash and credit cards -- held together with a rubber band. After the ride, he started working on a refined version of his liberating rubber-band solution. Today Paul's zeroz wallets are made in Ohio with leather from Italy. They're designed to hold just the important stuff: Your ID, debit card, credit card and maybe a photo or two of someone special. A cashStrap keeps bills or a single key secure. Three sizes are available. The extra-small size holds 2-4 cards, the small version holds 5-6 cards, and the large option holds 10 cards. Are you ready to lose the bulk and get slim with zeroz?
Hi. It's Paul, the designer of zerOz. I am passionate about super slim wallets. We just don't need fat wallets anymore! I've created something for bag or backpack, front pocket or purse in a range of different styles to match how we live ... perfect for a night out or a long bike ride...all super skinny ... all super stylish.
i got one thinking i would use it on specific occasions...turns out, i use it all the time!
Are these all the same size?
@Gwen: They vary in depth and can hold a different number of cards. The x-small holds 3, the small holds 5 and the medium holds 10.
I liked the red and the 3-card, but I really wanted a cash-strap, so while I did errands downtown, Paul designed a custom model for me. It was ready by the time I was. I have been so happy with my Zeroz! I used to carry a 'pocketbook'-style wallet, but no one uses checks anymore, and, as implied in the video, you really DON'T need that much when you are out and about. The 3-card is perfect for my minimalist lifestyle. ID, money card, and health card. I keep my store reward cards in my reusable shopping bags, and the rest are not daily essentials.
As we strive as a society to reduce our waste and dependency on nonrenewable resources, I believe that Zeroz is on the right track. I now have let this minimalist approach steep itself in everything else that I do.
@Melissa: Wow! We are so glad that you stopped by with your story. It's important to us and our visitors to be doing business with people we trust, who have a passion, and a strong customer connection. Your first hand encounter helps us to know Paul and his work even better. Just to clarify for any visitors, the three card (X-Small) version we are carrying today does have a cash strap.
Very beautiful indeed but.......your cash is outside the wallet where it can easily fall or be pulled out! Not good! Especially not good - in fact I don't think you could even use this - if you were carrying a lot of cash (like you pretty much don't use cards). Got a solution for that?
@Pamela: hi .... so many people are not using cash so we wanted a super easy way to use cash just like a money clip but without the fat and bulk. it really does sit in there really nice ... if you're lucky to have cash stuff it big...works awesome. it also holds hotel room keys...you can even slip the cash under the outside card. thanks for asking!
@Paul Westrick: I also have a zer0z, and have used the tab to hold a $20 bill inside with my cards. That works as my emergency cash...because I would rather use my debit card for everything.
@Paul Westrick: thanx! Farmer's markets and the like are cash only around here (central FL)!
OK, this looks great, but I have the classic George Costanza wallet. Am I trainable? Do you find people like me hard to "fit" with your wallet?
Garry! great question. trainable.....oh yeah .... you like many guys have accumulated too much stuff. me too. when you really look at what you use....it's really just a few cards. or just get an xs and use it for a great night out....a cool concert or travel on the metro! you'll be super happy...happy enough to levitate.
Are these wallets RFID-blocking? If not, are you considering an RFID- blocking version?
@Paul Westrick: If you keep innovating, we'll keep sharing your products!
@Paul Westrick: I'd probably have to get a "going-out" version when you offer a metal version, sounds cool!!
I have a red ZerOz and I love it. I used to carry around a fat wallet and now I wonder WHY?! My friends all comment about how unique it is and always ask where I got it.
The best part I like about it is that it fits in my front pocket or slips in my jacket. Also stacks nicely on your phone when you just want to sit your stuff on the table at a restaurant/bar. If you're in Cbus stop by the store for extra personal attention!
I am wondering, with the 10 card wallet can you safely put 5 cards and they not fall out?
Where is your shop in Columbus?
I bought one for my fat-walleted husband for Xmas. He isn't quite ready to give up the George Constanza m.o., so I hijacked his zerOz and I love it. It helped me get my cards organized in my purse and now it's easier than ever to switch purses or go purse-less. WooHoo! Thanks Paul!
deb ..... you're not the first to hijack or "borrow" a zerOz. some guys really really really have trouble letting go! security blanket :) who knows..... At zerOz, we have fat leather chairs in our retail space for guys to breathe and relax, recline and ask themselves, as they lean to the left propped up by their George Castanza wallet... and ask the big question in life: "do i need to carry this ridiculous fat clod around in my pocket everyday?" usually it's NO ..... but lucky you.
These wallets are the bomb diggity for sure. I have one and want another one already. Slim, functional and they look great too.
Great job on these Paul.
hey thanks jeffrey. I think women would just not believe that even us guys are actually changing out our wallets per occasion! shhh ... seriously, to go for a nice dinner, a client meeting, drinks, a concert, or sports event, to slim down even further from any wallet...even a medium zerOz....it is a totally pulled together slick feeling to have just what we need and not weigh ourselves down with unwanted wallet stuffings. front pocket for guys...a small clutch for women...we'll match up how you want to live as we strive to go lighter.
I am wondering how to contact this company. I would love to find out about carrying these wallets in our store. Is there an email address or phone number you could provide? I'd appreciate it very much.
@Barbara: I will contact you directly.
another question, What are they made out of?? looks like leather,pig,cow,deer???
@lori: I have sent Paul your question and will let you know.
lori .. good question. so obvious and I should have shared more. They are all made from awesome, full grain, leather we bring in from Italy. The black is more matte while the blue gray zerOz has a metallic finish. The white is a super beautiful pearlescent which actually makes it very very durable. The base material that the cashStrap locks into is recycled leather from the shoe industry and formed into sheets and die-cut to our specs. The cashStrap is also super durable and grippy to hold your cash or hotel room key if traveling. Thanks.
@Paul Westrick You seem to be out of stock, is there anywhere else I can get two of these as gifts for birthdays????
@ Betty hamer-Hodges: Thank you for your interest. We'll get back to you directly how to order the wallets.
Looks good but how about a vegetarian version?
@Mike: Great idea! I will pass it along.
I was all ready to order one, possibly two, until I learned they are made of leather. How about a non-animal, much kinder (and modern!) material?
@Stacey Schwingle: You are on the same page as Mike. I have let Paul know that our community would love to see this available in a non-leather material.
@Stacey Schwingle: we should have a cork zerOz by next year :) but the base will still be of recycled leather from the show industry scraps. we use 25% or less leather of a typical leather wallet so we're doing pretty darn good :) we may use a metal aluminium base but these special zerOz will be more expensive.
I've been using a "small wallet" similar to this for years. It's made by another company and if it ever wears out, I'll get one of these.
I never carry a purse -- makes my shoulders hurt to see women carrying around those huge bags. Instead, I just slip my small wallet in my pocket with the essentials: a fell bills, one or two credit cards, drivers license, metro card. That's it. Everything I need.
I was all set to buy this great gift for all the men on my list, until I read the fine print that says you can't ship to Canada. What's with that?? We're just next door. Maybe you could look into revising your policy.
@Ruth: Some, but not all, products do ship to Canada. This one DOES ship to Canada. We apologize for the confusion.
@Lisa Rich: To find out what the shipping cost will be, put one in your shopping cart and go through the ordering process. You can cancel the order before completing it if you choose to send it to your mom instead.
I bought the zeroz wallet and just wanted to thank the inventor who made this incredible item.
@Rick Buckley: We're glad that you love your zerOz wallet. I have forwarded your message on to Paul - it will make his day.
This thing is awesome. It's going on the Christmas wish list.
Jen & Wendy - can I be your friend? None of mine give me gifts with $50 bills attached to them.
I bought a green zeroz wallet for my husband and he loves it! However, I wanted to get one for my dad for Christmas---the black one in medium....can I pre-order it? Great product!
@Lisa Stevens: Paul is evaluating which colors and styles he will be doing in 2012 and cannot commit at this point to having any specific item available. We're thrilled that your husband loves his zerOz!
Looks very nice and functional, though, would prefer a non-leather good. Is that going to be possible ? If yes, will surely wait until that. But all in all, of great utility.
@Kal: Thank you for your interest & suggestion. We've passed it on to Paul.
@Vicki: Thanks for stopping by to share your concern & "security" idea. We've passed it on to Paul.
You seem to be out of stock, is there anywhere else I can get two of these as gifts for birthdays???? Are there any other places I can purchase this Item?
When will there be more in stock? I would like to purchase another one.
@ Marissa Dominguez: We don't have a committed date; will contact you directly when available. Thank you for your interest.
I placed an order Friday 6/15 and have yet to hear of a shipment date. What is the typical turnaround time for this company? For the price, I would have expected some notice to be sent if there was a delay. Frustrated that I also cannot find a phone number for company.
@ Jason: Since we have not been offering the wallet before 6/15, you might have bought the wallet somewhere else? Our Customer Support Team will be contacting you directly to help you resolve your frustration.
@Chew-Hoong - I appreciate your timely response. I ordered directly from the Zeroz website. I apologize, I did not realize that you sold the product as well. My frustration is not with Daily Grommet, but with the seller directly. I still have not heard back from Zeroz nor have a found a contact number for them.
@ Jason: Thanks for letting us know who you bought the wallet from. Hmmm...Paul & his team is usually very good at getting back. If you still don't hear from them, let our Customer Support Team know. Look out for another email from our CST.
I was hoping to buy one of these. Are you going to carry them again?
@Alice Eichelman: We plan to offer more soon and will email you once they're available. We appreciate your interest.
I may be over looking it but, I cannot find a price for the ZerOz. I think that my husband would like one, I am interested too. I just can't seem to locate the price.
@ Kim: The Price Range of $26–$34 is on the far right of the video clip. When you click the down arrow of Options, you'll see the price for each wallet. The wallet is currently not available. Please be sure to click "Notify When Back in Stock" button to hear from us when the wallet is back. Thank you for your interest.
Where can I find the inner portion that has a tab on it. My husband has worn his out .?
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to lose the George Costanza wallet. You know, the one that acts as your junk drawer and has swelled to the size of carry-on luggage thanks to too many credit cards, old receipts and expired coupons. Zeroz has the perfect replacement: a minimalist wallet that's slim, stylish and super efficient.
Designer Paul Westrick came up with the idea for these sleek card- and cash-carriers after a four-day bike ride. He had ditched his fat wallet for the ride and took only the bare essentials -- cash and credit cards -- held together with a rubber band. After the ride, he started working on a refined version of his liberating rubber-band solution.


Most people have a general idea of the concept of vision and goals. However, the tactile methods for defining them is a little harder to pinpoint. This post is designed to present an example framework for how to develop a vision and goals for yourself and your team.
Developing a vision is a powerful enterprise. It serves as a guiding force for an organization, team, or individual. A vision is a "why" statement. It lets outsiders know the meaning behind an action, decision, or effort and can help them connect on a deeper emotional level with the cause. It helps insiders coordinate and validate their goals, risks, and opportunities.
A group executes excellently when the visions of all the subgroups and individuals have some overlap with the overarching group vision. A vision, at its core, is personal. The best visions are not the ones that are the most eloquently wordsmithed, but rather the ones that are the truest to an organization, group, or individual.
The contribution is the effort that the group or individual is going undertake or try to advance. The impact is the result of the contribution.
Objectives are the "what" of a goal. The objective expresses the intent of a goal and should be tangible and unambiguous. If a clearly set objective is achieved it should be obvious to an outside rational observer. Be aggressive but realistic setting your objectives. Strive to accomplish something that is just outside of your reach.
Key Results are the "how" of a goal. Key Results articulate quantifiable milestones that when achieved contribute to the progress of an objective. Key results must describe a measurable outcome. The Key Results should have easily available evidence of completion. Key Results are not a checklist of actions. For example, a key result should not include words like: learn, analyze, help, consult, or participate.
If it takes you only five minutes to determine your vision and goals, they probably are not fully formed. Take some time to think deeply and set time aside for maintenance. Creating a vision and goals is hard and takes patience.
If your vision, objectives, and key results don't fit on one or a few lines, they may be too long or too detailed.
Differentiate between aspirational and committed goals. A committed goal is something that you will prioritize and dedicate all your available resources to accomplish. On the other hand, an aspirational goal expresses how we want our situation to look but may not have a clear road map of how to get there. An aspirational goal by design exceeds the resources available to the group over the given time period.
Avoid "business as usual" goals. Set goals that are just outside of you or your group's reach. If you can achieve the goal without changing anything, it could probably be adjusted to be more aggressive.
Make sure that your key results comprehensively define your objective. After creating your key results, ask yourself, "Does success in all of these key results ensure that I will achieve my objective?" If you can achieve success in all of your defined key results, but still not achieve your objective then you have failed to identify all of your key results.
Make the metrics of your key results unambiguous. Remember, success of all your key objectives should tell an impartial outsider whether you have achieved your objective.
Do you have a solid vision and goals?