WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FY2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill was today approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, completing committee-level action on the 12 annual funding bills for which the committee is responsible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government today approved a FY2016 funding measure that prioritizes national programs to enforce U.S. laws, spur small business growth and maintain a fair and efficient judicial system.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the Senate Committee on Appropriations schedule for the week of July 20, 2015.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved its eleventh FY2016 funding bill, giving bipartisan support to a $148.3 billion agricultural and rural development measure that also invests in food safety, public health and nutrition programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill was today given subcommittee approval, making the $143.8 billion measure available for consideration Thursday by the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the Senate Committee on Appropriations schedule for the week of July 13, 2015.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2016 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, a $49.0 billion bill to strengthen federal programs and operations that support national security and American values abroad.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved the FY2016 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill[external link, clearing it for consideration by the full Committee on Thursday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the Senate Committee on Appropriations schedule for July 6, 2015.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, a $153.2 billion measure funding a range of priorities involving health, education, and workforce training and development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Bill, making the $55.65 billion measure available for consideration by the Senate.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Senate appropriations subcommittee today approved the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, a $153.2 billion measure that funds a range of priorities involving health, education, and workforce training and development.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies today approved a FY2016 funding measure to make resources available for the nation's infrastructure, transportation safety and federal housing programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement today at a hearing to review information technology spending and data security at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the Senate Committee on Appropriations schedule for June 25, 2015.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is the hearing and subcommittee markup schedule for the Senate Committee on Appropriations for the week of June 22, 2015.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved a $47.09 billion measure to fund border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster assistance and other programs to keep Americans safe.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the FY2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, a $30.01 billion measure to promote responsible resource development on public lands while funding important environmental programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the decision by Senate Democrats to filibuster consideration of the FY2016 Defense Appropriations Bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FY2016 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill today was given subcommittee approval, the first such markup in six years on legislation to fund the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Forest Service, Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies.


Create and resize viewports using buttons in model space.
AutoCAD 2015 includes a new feature for viewports in model space. There are three clickable buttons as you hover over the upper-left corner of a model space which provide selectable options: viewport controls, view controls, and visual style controls. Once you select a viewport configuration, it is now possible to resize the viewport by clicking and dragging to resize as you wish. You can also click and drag over the plus sign at the top of the viewport, and it will create a new viewport as you drag across an existing viewport.
Notes from Cadalyst tip reviewer R.K. McSwain: Levi is correct: In AutoCAD 2015 you can resize and create tiled viewports in model space much more easily than in previous versions, and by using nothing more than your mouse. The plus sign Levi refers to in order to create a new viewport is very tiny, but you'll know you have correctly selected it when you start dragging and you see the green viewport separator.
took me a minute to realize this was only for MS viewports, not PS. Very nice feature indeed, as I commonly want different sizes and never knew you could resize. The + button is nice too.


Granulating black, muted mossy green, and a touch of soft brown combine to form ethereal landscapes.
6x6 - Original watercolor on synthetic paper.
This artwork is sealed with UV varnish and ships unframed in a flat rigid mailer.


Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Phoenix21, Dec 5, 2001.
Does anyone know anything about this bass? I've played it once or twice at Guitar Center and Mars Music and really liked the active electronics over my passive P-Bass Special. Does anyone have any experience or some form of knowledge of this baby? I want to make sure I don't get ripped off before I go out and buy it. If it's a bad deal, what's a better alternative for around the same price range ($538.99)?
Anyway, I like 'em. I hear quality varies a lot between MIM basses but so far, mine's okay. I got mine in near-mint condition off eBay for $370 but it was $400 to me after shipping.
Thanks Allan. That does help a lot, though I'm getting more of a negative perspective on it.
I was going to buy an Ibanez BTB405QM, but when I was about $80 away, I spent a large sum on the Creed CD and other things...so, being the lazy bum I am, figured I might as well go for my secondary choice.
Anymore thoughts or comments? Much appreciated.
I have the 5 string version, and even though it has a not so great B string, the sound of the bass is good, and I think that the fit & finish is pretty good. Just try it again and if it does what you need a bass to do and you like it, then buy it. I think they are definately a good deal.
I have a 5 string version and the tuners are quite good.
I was lucky and found one of the decent MIM's aswell. MIne is an older with the same pickups and electronics (I think) as the MIA ones.
Ive got the 4 string MIM deluxe,and I like it.The only upgrades Ive made is a Badass 2 bridge and a set of D'Addario slowounds.
Imo a nice Bass for the $.


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NASCAR Cup Breaking news
Suarez: "We're going to get a trophy" after Bristol showing
Nick DeGroot
Daniel Suarez and the all-new Trackhouse Racing team continue to impress this season in the NASCAR Cup Series.
After just missing out on a top-ten last weekend, Suarez came back even better at the Bristol Dirt Track.
The No. 99 team led 58 laps and nearly won the second stage. Ultimately, they finished fourth in Suarez's first top-five finish since Texas, 2019. What made Suarez's run even more impressive was his lack of experience on dirt.
"I want to be very honest with you, I love racing at Bristol. Is one of my favorite racetracks. When they announced we're going to be coming here with dirt in one of the races, I wasn't too sure about it because I never been on dirt in my life. In Mexico, we don't have ovals in dirt, at least as I know," Suarez admitted.
"Honestly, I am just very, very proud of my team that they brought a very fast car and I was able to learn as I went. It was a challenge. Last probably five days ago was my first time ever on a dirt car. It was a lot of fun. I really enjoy a lot. I enjoy a lot, as well, the entire weekend. Overall I felt that we're very close. That always bring a smile to my face. But it wasn't close enough. So we have to keep working. Now I'm excited actually that we're going to come back next year with another shot to race and compete for the win in Bristol on dirt."
Dirt racing will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022
Suarez sits 20th in the championship standings after Sunday's race as NASCAR now heads into the Easter break. The Monterrey, Mexico native believes the team will only get stronger after turning a lot of heads over the past two races.
"It's the second week in a row that we've been running strong," he said. "I don't see this as, okay, we run good because we're on dirt. I feel like everyone at Trackhouse Racing has done an incredible job to work hard on these cars, get them better. Really a lot of support from RCR, engines and chassis and everything. I feel like we still a long ways to go from where we want to be, but we're heading the right direction.
"Hopefully we can compete in the top 10, top 5 like we've been doing the last couple weeks on a weekly basis. Eventually we're going to get a trophy."
Suarez explained that the track work done at the conclusion of Stage 2 adversely affected his race car as he fell to the backend of the top-five, which is why he was no longer able to challenge for the race lead in the closing laps.
"Unfortunately I was one of those that lost the balance a little bit," he explained. "For some reason, my rear grip wasn't the same. I felt that my car was capable to challenge for the race lead before that."
With Travis Mack on the pit box and another good track ahead for Suarez at Martinsville, there's no reason not to keep an eye on this impressive new race team. With performances like this, they could even find their way into the playoffs in their debut season.
"I definitely believe that this team is very good and we just keep getting better and better," asserted Suarez. "I'm just very excited and happy to be back racing with these guys."
Logano holds off Stenhouse in OT for Bristol Dirt Track win
Why the Bristol dirt race was a successful experiment
Los Angeles Clash
Entry list released for NASCAR Clash at the LA Coliseum
Drivers practice 'sketchy' tandem draft in Daytona test
Remembering Alan Kulwicki: NASCAR's tragic maverick champion
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Gary Crotty named first NASCAR representative on FIA Courts
"Never any doubts" Austin Cindric ready for NASCAR Cup Series
Motorsport Games and Live Fast Motorsports Announce Increased Partnership for 2022 NASCAR Season
How some "old school NASCAR" got Next Gen back on track
How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory
By Charles Bradley
From villain to hero, Kyle Larson had to reach his lifelong goal the hard way and go through a very public shaming after a ban for using a racial slur, but his talents shone long before his name grabbed the headlines...
How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022
By Jim Utter
It's not just Formula 1 that's set for upheaval in 2022, as the NASCAR Cup series adopts its Next Gen cars that will cast any in-built advantages aside and require teams to adopt a totally new way of operating. Far more than just a change of machinery, the new cars amount to a shift in NASCAR's core philosophy
Why Bubba Wallace's Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR
Bubba Wallace claimed his maiden NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega on Monday to become the first Black victor in the category since Wendell Scott in 1963. Both Wallace and Scott had faced obstacles and racism in their paths to their breakthrough wins, and NASCAR is trying to put it right with its range of diversity programmes
Why NASCAR's most resilient driver has landed on his feet at 23XI
In a career that has had many ups and downs, Kurt Busch has been written off many times before. But facing career uncertainty after the sale of Chip Ganassi's NASCAR team, the 2004 Cup champion has found a new berth at Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan's 23XI organization - which underlines his enduring value
From the archive: Dale Earnhardt's final Autosport interview
By Jonathan Ingram
The death of Dale Earnhardt in the 2001 Daytona 500 shocked NASCAR to the core. At the Daytona 24 Hours, two weeks before his fatal accident, 'The Intimidator' shared his expectations of challenging for an eighth Cup title with JONATHAN INGRAM, in an article first published in the 15 February 2001 issue of Autosport magazine. Little did we know then what tragedy would unfold…
The lasting NASCAR legacy after Dale Earnhardt's death
On February 18, 2001, seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Dale Earnhardt – the fearless 'Intimidator' – was in his element at Daytona International Speedway. While his own DEI team's cars ran 1-2 towards the finish line, his famed #3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Monte Carlo was playing rear gunner to block any late runs from the chasing pack. As the cars tore through Turns 3 and 4 on that fateful final lap, Earnhardt maintained the strongarm tactics that encapsulated his persona… but his actions in those moments sadly proved to be his last.
Inspired by Pitbull, the "revolution" sweeping through NASCAR
By Jake Nichol
The NASCAR Cup Series is changing. Whether it be the gradual morphing out the seasoned drivers of yesterday as the next generation step up, a radical calendar shake-up featuring more road courses than ever before and the prospect of an all-new car on the horizon, stock car racing's highest level is nearing the end of a huge facelift.
The NASCAR storylines to watch out for in 2021
This weekend's Daytona 500 kickstarts a NASCAR Cup season that promises plenty of intrigue courtesy of new owners and a refreshed calendar. Here's what you need to know ahead of the new season…

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- Some of the political leaders from the New England states and the premiers of the five eastern Canadian provinces will be meeting at a Vermont ski resort to talk about issues facing the region and the two countries while a bitter trade dispute simmers between Washington and Ottawa.
People are expected to begin arriving in Stowe on Sunday, the eve of Monday's meeting at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. Participants of the 42nd Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers will discuss regional issues affecting the adjoining regions in the two countries such as energy, the environment and trade.
This year's meeting comes as the U.S., Canada and Mexico are renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement and Trump administration officials have made snarky comments about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Massachusetts companies are anxious as US leaders in the midst of a trade dispute are lobbing insults at Canada, New England's number one trading partner, Gov. Charlie Baker said.
"This is a fairly unprecedented time," said Jeffrey Ayres, a political science professor at Vermont's St. Michael's College who specializes in U.S.-Canadian relations.
On Sunday, Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and Quebec Premier Phillipe Couillard are expected to sign a joint declaration to strengthen their cooperative ties in commerce, energy, environmental protection, transportation and tourism, Scott's office said.
In most years, the meetings have offered the leaders and their staffs the opportunity to get to know one another while discussing issues important to the region that are not necessarily directed by diplomats. That is sure to go on this year as well, but hanging over the meeting will be the simmering trade tensions between the two countries.
The U.S.-imposed tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum are sure to be felt in the region. Quebec employs about 30,000 people in the two industries.
"I could imagine that there will be a number of issues like that where the premiers and state governors will have a lot of common interests and they will be looking at particular industries: How do we ensure that trade continues and we both continue to trade successfully?" said Armand de Mestral, a professor emeritus of law at Montreal's McGill University.
Over the decades, the leaders of the six New England states -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont -- have met regularly with their counterparts from the five eastern Canadian provinces -- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage will not be attending the meeting. The governors of New Hampshire and Rhode Island and the premier of Nova Scotia will be sending representatives, including Taylor Caswell, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
He said the region is fortunate to have strong existing cross-border relationships.
"I would definitely say that meetings such as these are very important to keeping our state/provincial relationships strong and valuable to all in the face of these ongoing national-level trade talks on tariffs," he said.


Download "No. 138 /PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR (75)/2011 Bhopal, dt. 03 /06/2011. Env. Consultant: Créative Enviro Service, Bhopal. (SN-29)"
1 1 By: Speed-Post State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (Formed as per S.O. no dated 14 th Sept 2006 of Government of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests) PARYAWARAN PARISAR, E-5, ARERA COLONY, BHOPAL 16 Phone: (0755) Fax: (0755) No. 138 /PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR (75)/2011 Bhopal, dt. 03 /06/2011 To M/s J.J. Distillers & Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Nagendra Bhawan, Narayni Bai Ki Gali, Near Nagar Palika, Duttpura, Distt.- Morena (M.P) [Case No. 606/2010] Env. Consultant: Créative Enviro Service, Bhopal. (SN-29) Sub: Proposed Grain based Distillery: 28 KLPD of Alcohal, Grain required: MT/day,Area of Plot : 7.5 Acres, Khasra No. 148, 160, 161, 162,163, 165, 166 & 167 At Village Jafrabad, Teh.- Joura, Distt - Morena (M.P.) - Prescribing of TOR - Regarding. The present case pertains to production of Rectified Spirit from grains. Cost of the project is Crore. Location: Total 7.5 acres of land is available for the industry. The proposed site is reported to be located at Village- Jafrabad, Tehsil- Joura, District Morena. The nearest village- Jafrabad is reported at 370 meters from the site and village Bilaiya is reported to be at about 450 meters from the site. Nearest surface water is Morena Branch Canal at about 1.2 Km and River Asan is 2.35 Km from the site. NH-3 Agra Mumbai Highway is about 12 Km from the site. The state highway is reported to be 150 meters. No wild life sanctuary / National Bio-sphere Reserve, Inter-state border is located within 10 Km radius of the proposed site. It was reported that no litigation is pending against the project. Manufacturing technology: The technology is based on Multi-pressure Distillation. All machines and equipments are close looped to check any leakage / emission at any stage. Water requirement: is 426 KLD, which shall be drawn from ground water. Quantity of effluent generated from the industry shall be 304 KLD. The waste water shall be treated by Centrifuge decanter for the separation of suspended solids followed by Multi-effect Evaporator to maintain Zero Discharge. Source of electricity: Power requirement for the project is 1250 KVA. Co-generation biomass based 1.5 MW power plant shall be installed and 500 KVA DG set shall be installed as back up. Green belt development: PP has submitted that the area of the proposed site is large enough to provide 33% of the total area to be utilized as green belt. Still one acre land away from the village which belongs to the PP and is having continuity with the proposed site can be added.
2 2 It was also submitted by the PP that any other issue pertaining to public shall be judiciously sorted out during the public hearing with all needed commitments. Submission from the PP: Registration from Industries department, diversion letter in favour of Smt. Jaya Chaturvedi (One of the Directors) and NOC from Gram Panchayat Jafrabad. Permission & license form Excise department is yet to be release. The State Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental appraisal of projects considered the project during its meeting held on 06/01/2011. After the deliberations Committee has decided to issue TOR to the industry with condition that the site shall be visited before appraisal of EIA. The issued TOR can be extended/ amended or even withdrawn on the recommendation of visiting sub-committee. Following points shall be included in the TOR: I. Executive summary of the EIA to be submitted separately with detailed EIA. II. III. IV. Comparison of alternate sites considered and the reasons for selecting the proposed site. Conformity of the site with the prescribed guidelines in terms of distance of 500 m from HFL of the river, highways, railway line should also be shown. All the coordinates of the plant site on topo-sheet, showing the details of ETP and other facilities to be submitted. The study area should cover an area of 10 km radius around the proposed site. V. Land use of the study area as well as the project area shall be given. VI. Location of any National Park, Sanctuary, Elephant / Tiger Reserve (existing as well as proposed), migratory routes, if any, within 10 km of the project site shall be specified and marked on the map duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden. VII. Land requirement for the project to be optimized. Item wise break up of land requirement and its availability to be furnished. VIII. IX. Topography of the area should be given clearly indicating whether the site requires any filling. If so, details of filling, quantity of fill material required, its source, transportation etc. should be given. Impact on drainage of the area and the surroundings. X. Information regarding surface hydrology and water regime and impact of the same, if any due to the project. XI. XII. XIII. One season site-specific meteorological data shall be provided. One complete season AAQ data (except monsoon) to be given along with the dates of monitoring. The parameters to be covered shall include SPM, RSPM, SO2 NOx and Ozone (ground level). The location of the monitoring stations should be so decided so as to take into consideration the pre-dominant downwind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests. There should be at least one monitoring station in the upwind direction. Impact of the project on the AAQ of the area and cumulative impact due to the existing cement plants, power plant, coal washery, mining activity etc. Details of the model used and the input data used for modeling should also be provided. The air quality contours may be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any. The wind roses should also be shown on this map.
Scania Steels and Powers Ltd.


The opening of Spain's new parliament on Wednesday was overshadowed by debates about the presence of a baby in the chamber.
Carolina Bescansa, a new MP for the left-wing Podemos party and an unsuccessful candidate for the role of speaker in the parliament, brought her infant son Diego into the assembly's first meeting after a 2.5-month shutdown following 2015's general election.
Diego immediately became the topic of fierce discussion. Bescansa faced criticism from feminist group Red Feminista, who accused her of using "Maternity as a display element", pointing out that a creche is available to Spanish MPs.
But many Twitter users pointed to the example of Licia Ronzulli, a former Italian MEP who used to take her daughter Vittoria Cerioli to debates in the European Parliament.
In a 2010 interview with The Guardian, Ronzulli defended her decision from a feminist perspective, saying: "It was not a political gesture. It was first of all a maternal gesture–that I wanted to stay with my daughter as much as possible, and to remind people that there are women who do not have this opportunity [to bring their children to work], that we should do something to talk about this."
Ronzulli was not immediately available for comment.
In non-baby related business, the parliament voted in its new speaker, the Socialist Party's (PSOE) Patxi López. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias told Spanish radio before the vote that he was concerned a deal had been struck between PSOE and the People's Party whereby PSOE would get the speaker's chair, and People's Party leader Mariano Rajoy would take the premiership, according to The Spain Report.
The composition of Spain's government remains contested following an inconclusive general election. Rajoy, the outgoing Prime Minister, wants a grand coalition between his party and PSOE —Spain's two traditional governing parties—as well as the new liberal party Ciudadanos. PSOE's leader Pedro Sanchez would like a coalition of "progressive forces," but Podemos's commitment to allowing a referendum on Catalonian independence is proving to be a sticking point.


The Peru missions team has returned safely back home and is well rested from their trip. We are so pleased to report that our trip was an overall success, and we firmly believe this was due to your support and prayers. We would like to formally invite you to a meeting to celebrate the work done in December, tell you some stories, and share some pictures. This recap meeting will be on Sunday, January 12th,2014 at 1 pm at the Graham Campus. We hope you will join us after service for some refreshments and good memories from Peru.
It is the afternoon of our last day here in Tacna. Each day has been sunny and warm-hot at times.
We saw almost 300 patients in the three different clinic locations we held in the last 5 days. Many were provided with medicine, health education, and glasses.
We attended church this morning in the Central Church. The Pastor noted that many people (including our team) were a bit sleepy. She knew that many of us attended a wedding the night before so she had us stand up and sing a cute kids song.
-it takes much longer to communicate when using translators and "wires" sometimes can get crossed.
-small children love to dance and run around in every culture.
-The Christmas tree tradition seems "out of season" here in Peru. And snowmen? Most people have never seen snow!
-Mostly we learned that people need to be loved and served all over the world. We came to serve those in Peru but many here came to serve us.
We hope you plan to join us in a few weeks when we get together to share pictures and stories. The date will be announced after we get back.
Please keep us in mind tomorrow as we make the long trip home, and Feliz Navidad from Tacna!
On Monday, we gathered for the first day of clinic at New Jerusalem Church to find that all of the team were *under the weather* (to say the least!) but they managed to see the day to its end and saw just over 60 patients.
The sun rose on Tuesday for the team to see just over 50 patients in the clinic. At the end of the day, we packed up our equipment and supplies and headed to Ciudad Nueva, where the next days clinic would be held.
At Ciudad Nueva on Wednesday, all on the team were feeling more and more like their usual selves, and we entered the church to find patients promptly awaiting our arrival. We saw 53 patients through the doors and headed back to our homes before 7:00pm.
Health- Since our first trip here to Tacna, we've seen a significant increase in the number of patients dealing with diabetes. Pray that all of the patients we see are able to apply the advice given to them about how to monitor and control diabetes and other issues that pose health concerns here.
Also keep the team in your prayers, as we dodge future bugs and get rid of the one in our systems.
Thanks again for your support, and we will see you soon!
By the prayers and support of all involved, the Peru team successfully made it to Tacna Peru almost 24 hours after leaving Seattle. The greatest part of this success was that there were zero hiccups along the way, and none of our bags with medications were questioned.
We had a relaxing breakfast at the home of Pastor Tito of the Central Church in Tacna then met our host family's. We were able to rest a while before heading to the New Jerusalem church to see the mostly completed medical clinic. We spent some time cleaning and preparing for its grand opening.
On Sunday we returned to New Jerusalem and enjoyed a great service with Pastor Victor. We are excited to have our first clinic there tomorrow morning. We are now getting ready to top off the day with the evening service in Ciudad Nueva, the third church we will be serving at here later in the week. Please continue to pray that many people will come to the clinic and be affected by what God is doing through us there. It is awesome and amazing that while there are few of us from the church family of RVCC here, there are many children of God surrounding and supporting us, and that is a true blessing!!!
3)Preparation in the hearts and minds of the people we will be serving and reaching out to, that they would be open to our mission, our message and true healing.
This team will be going to Tacna, Peru from December 6-16, 2013.


Wagner & Weitzman, Climate Shock.
On October 7, 2018, the New York Times published an article on the findings of the most recent report from the International Panel of Climate Change (IPCC2018). The report presents some alarming conclusions (related to previous projections) as to how rapidly the earth is warming and that the impacts and costs will be more severe than predicted. We have until 2030 to take the required steps to prevent a trajectory that will take us towards the tipping point where feedback loops will make catastrophic climate change irreversible.
There is now an urgent need for a collectivized effort to innovate and test discoveries in the scientific field of geoengineering (GE) that will safeguard the planet during the time needed for the globe to transition to a 0-carbon economy. There are many diverse scientific activities exploring these technologies proceeding all over the world which are funded by academies, governments and the private sector. But, there are no organizations or federal governments that have stepped up to organize, fund, guide or provide the needed platform that could oversee a concerted effort to coordinate the different GE possibilities. This area remains underfunded, untested, deeply distrusted, yet offers the best hope for saving the planet and humanity.
Those of us who are educated non-specialists, involved with the critical issue of climate change, are already engaged with adaptation and resiliency as a response to global impacts of climate change. But, given the urgency of where we are, we must reach beyond our professional limits; shift to a larger scale of thought and understanding of earthsystems. Through educating plus organizing ourselves we can learn how to tackle the source of the problem.
The climate crisis offers opportunities to contribute as: designers of the built environment; creators of business models for innovative new technologies emerging as part of a future low carbon economy; or creators of significant new policy at all levels. It offers the opportunity for a generational collaboration between a wide range of sectors and actors.
1. Learn about two essential GE technological developments and devise a strategy to support, in any way, our national and international scientists to reach a viable solution for Solar Radiation Management (SRM), which will cool the atmosphere to buy us time to develop and scale up the second necessary GE technology, Direct Air Capture of CO2 (DAC) ,which will directly address the cause of rapid climate change.
2. To formulate an organization, in the private sector, that would coordinate efforts to organize SRM and DAC, for concerted and integrated research, development, and implementation of these two different but interrelated forms of geoengineering which, when deployed together, can buy us the time needed to stabilize global warming and address the causes of climate change.
This course will be taught through guest lecturers and discussions of selected readings from texts and selected essays plus original research gathering. The seminar findings will be presented in a visual language to develop skills in data visualization. Through the exploration of data visualization: patterns, trends, correlations and missing links that might go undetected in text-based data can be exposed and recognized easier – leading us to ask the right questions.


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Q: Dataframe Plot Not Sorting I apologize in advance as I have likely done something silly, but this is driving me nuts and I need a fresh set of eyes on the problem.  I have several flavors of data based on Zip code and I want my plots sorted by zip to make easy comparison.  My data looks like this
#   Zip Code    Location    City    Population  Avg. Population Age     National Rank
0   1.  78738   30.327510, -97.989040   Austin, Texas   2840    44.7    #2,611
1   2.  78734   30.376159, -97.946334   Austin, Texas   12925   40.6    #7,893
2   3.  78747   30.122470, -97.746210   Austin, Texas   5079    40.2    #8,682
3   4.  78737   30.177041, -97.956661   Austin, Texas   7100    40.0    #9,356
4   5.  78746   30.296951, -97.811647   Austin, Texas   26023   38.3    #14,001

if I run dtypes I get the following
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#                       object
Zip Code                object
Location                object
City                    object
Population              object
Avg. Population Age    float64
National Rank           object
dtype: object

I convert the zip to an integert and Age to float and plot, but the x axix is not sorted
dAge['Avg. Population Age'] = dAge['Avg. Population Age'].astype(float)
dAge['Zip Code'] = dAge['Zip Code'].astype(int)
ax = dAge.plot.bar(x='Zip Code', y='Avg. Population Age', rot=0,figsize=(30,10),sort_columns=True)

Resulting Plot, not sorted as expected

A: Please check the snippet. You have to sort your column first and store it so that your changes are reflected in your dataframe and then you can plot it.

import pandas as pd
import matplotlib
data = {'Zip Code':[78738,78734,78747,78737,78746],'Avg. Population Age':[2840,12925,5079,7100,26023]}
dAge = pd.DataFrame(data)
new=dAge.sort_values('Zip Code').astype(int)
ax = new.plot.bar(x='Zip Code', y='Avg. Population Age', rot=0,figsize=(10,10))
matplotlib.pyplot.show()

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Jazz line-up a treat at National Arts Festival says director
A few early bird tickets are already on sale for big bands and big names in Makhanda
Nairobi Horns will play at the Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Makhanda in 2019
Jazz fans are in for a special treat at the 2019 Standard Bank Jazz Festival in Makhanda this winter, according to festival director Alan Webster.
The East London-based high school teacher has been hard at work organising the programme for the 32nd jazz festival in the City of Saints from June 27 to July 7.
"It is a place where artists meet and challenge audiences to expand their expectations of the art form. Audiences know they can trust the programming to be exciting and different and, even if some performers are not household names, always to be excellent," he said.
"We kick off the festival with a big band on four successive nights – the massive Funk Big Band, led by world-renowned Swedish trombonist Nils Landgren; Marcus Wyatt's ZAR Orchestra; and the Standard Bank National Schools' Big Band.
"The first weekend also features a jazz party most nights, featuring Too Many Zooz – New York's hippest new act – and our own wild things, Bombshelter Beast, so pack your onesie and join the party crowd!
"The first half of the festival traditionally also features a glimpse into our nation's jazz future, with the 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz, Mandla Mlangeni, showcasing his musical plans in two performances Mandla Mlangeni Amandla Freedom Ensemble and Mandla Mlangeni: Tune Recreation Committee, as well as five other past winners of the award dotted through the programme, such as Shane Cooper with his latest project, Mabuta."
Another highlight is the opportunity to hear from the nation's younger talent who gather for the Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival.
"It's a festival that has provided musicians, teachers and students with networking opportunities and exposed them to the world in a fashion unique in SA, catalysing the growth of our jazz identity in the process," Webster said.
The programme continues with musical greats from the past decade or two, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Freshlyground, Ernie Smith and Mafikizolo.
"Over the 11 days, we feature musicians from Kenya, Sweden, US, Switzerland, Brazil, Italy, Zimbabwe, Norway and, for the first time in Makhanda, from China.
"We trust that you will find the programme provocative, exciting and enjoyable, and it is threaded through with musicians who have made their initial forays into jazz in Makhanda, as Standard Bank Young Artists; or in the Standard Bank National Youth or Schools' bands; or simply as youngsters having their minds blown away by what they have seen on the DSG stage."
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Shonda Rhimes Wrote the Realest Essay About Her 150-Pound Weight Loss
The mastermind behind Grey's Anatomy and Scandal says the way people reacted to her slimdown was "horrifying."
By Anthea Levi
2017 Jason LaVeris
According to Shonda Rhimes, the only thing worse than shedding a lot of weight is getting the wrong kind of attention for it afterward. In a newsletter sent to Shondaland subscribers last week, Rhimes, 47, reveals that it wasn't until she lost nearly 150 pounds that people seemed to find her "valuable."
Though the Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator dropped the weight about two years ago, she's still stunned and disturbed by the way people, even strangers, reacted to her transformation.
"I did not do it because I thought I would become beautiful like in the movies," Rhimes explains. "I did it because I could not walk up a short flight up stairs without stopping to take a break and wiping sweat from my brow. I did it because my body was physically rebelling against the brain that had been ignoring it for so long."
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And don't get her wrong, Rhimes still isn't taken with #cleanliving. In fact, she loathed what it took to lose so many pounds.
"Losing weight is not a topic I like discussing," she writes. "Why? Because there is nothing fun or interesting or great about it. I hated losing weight. I hated every single second of it. And I hate every single second of maintaining my weight, too."
What Rhimes hated even more was how slimming down changed the way people reacted to her. "But you know what was worse than losing weight? What was SO MUCH MORE HORRIFYING? How people treated me after I lost weight," she explains.
"I mean, things got weird," writes Rhimes.Especially when women she hardly knew gushed over her new look. "Like I was holding-a-new-baby-gushed. Only there was no new baby. It was just me. In a dress. With makeup on and my hair all did, yes. But…still the same me."
Men began to take notice of Rhimes too, she recalls. "THEY SPOKE TO ME. Like stood still and had long conversations with me about things. It was disconcerting."
The newfound attention wasn't the only thing that made this high-powered TV producer uncomfortable. She was also appalled by how breezily people commented on her appearance, calling her "hot" or telling her they were were "proud of her."
"After I lost weight, I discovered that people found me valuable. Worthy of conversation. A person one could look at. A person one could compliment. A person one could admire," she continues.
To Rhimes, it felt like others only considered her worthy of conversation once she looked a certain way. After that realization, she began to wonder. "What the hell did they see me as before? How invisible was I to them? How hard did they work to avoid me?" she writes.
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Of course Rhimes also infuses her newsletter with humor. While lamenting how hard it was to drop the 150 pounds, she says she misses eating "all the fried chicken," and not just when it was on her plate. "No. I miss eating ALL THE FRIED CHICKEN," she writes. "All of it. Every piece, everywhere."
Jokes aside, Rhimes makes a powerful point in a world where unrealistic body ideals are everywhere and a person's size is often linked to their value. "Being thinner doesn't make you a different person," she says. "It just makes you thinner."


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text: ISSUE Safety 2021 ISSUE 17 THE ON A MISSION…FOR A COMPLETE, SAFE & QUALITY REPAIRSTAY CONNECTED IN THIS ISSUE 4 GUEST EDITORIAL: A Culture of Safety 6 BUSINESS TOOLS & TIPS: Safe Repairs? Focus on the Basics 8 Expanding Technical Expertise, Capacity & Capabilities 10 Redefining the Consumer Safety Experience 17 ASK RTS: A Complete, SAFE and Quality Weld 20 Fueling I-CAR's Vision and Mission 22 WHAT'S NEW AT I-CAR 12 The I-CAR ® Collision Reporter™ magazine is dedicated to helping navigate the rapid changes happening within the collision repair industry by providing exclusive insights, resources and solutions. EDITOR Nick Notte CONTRIBUTORS Darryl Amberson Mike Anderson Lori Barrington Santiago Chamorro John Magowan Jacki Nardiello Jeff Poole Marcia Sebachan SeyferthPR Jaime Shewbridge John Van Alstyne Scott VanHulle SUBMISSIONS Collision Reporter welcomes story ideas helpful to advancing topics and learnings within the collision repair industry. If you would like to share a story idea, please e-mail Editor@I-CAR.com. Collision Reporter is published four times a year by the I-CAR Marketing Department, 5125 Trillium Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. EDITORIAL POLICY Collision Reporter accepts no outside or third-party advertising, sponsorships or endorsements. Opinions expressed in Collision Reporter are not necessarily those of I-CAR. ABOUT I-CAR Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not- for-profit education, knowledge and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. I-CAR is focused on improving the quality, safety and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer. 2021 ISSUE 17 2 I - CAR COLLISION REPORTERThis issue of Collision Reporter - THE SAFETY ISSUE couldn't focus on more timely and relevant topic, yet one that has, and will continue to serve as the foundation of I-CAR's mission and vision. While we couldn't possibly include every safety-related story or development into this issue, I think you'll agree we've curated some extraordinary perspectives and insights to inspire and guide the important work ahead of all of us. I-CAR's CEO & President John Van Alstyne sets the stage with "A Culture of Safety" (page 4), followed by one of the most dynamic Driving the Conversation roundtables we've ever assembled, featuring Marcia Seebachan (page 12). Most of you likely learned of Marcia (and husband) Seebachan's difficult journey through years of headline-making stories. Our roundtable offers a first-hand view and the crucial lessons we can all learn from their repair experience. Moderated by I-CAR's Jeff Peevy, Vice President of Technical Products, Programs & Services, with perspectives from Mike Anderson, president of Collision Advice, and Darrell Amberson, president of LaMettry's Collision and CIC chair, we hope you'll find some important take-aways in this robust and emotional dialogue. In our "Ask RTS" feature (page 17), I-CAR's technical team weighs in on welding safety, and our "Business Tools & Tips" feature takes us to Wisconsin where we meet the longtime owner of Ernie's Auto Body to better understand how safety permeates every aspect of his business. The consumer lens of safety is examined on page 10, as we look at General Motor's OnStar and its 25-year legacy in redefining the consumer safety experience. Last but certainly not least, we invite you to ride along with us on I-CAR's recent news to expand its technical capabilities (page 8), driving home the importance of a "complete, safe and quality repair" even further. Many define knowledge as the accumulation of facts, and describe wisdom as the discernment/application of their use. We hope this issue serves up a strong blend of both. Thanks for riding along with us! NICK NOTTE Vice President, Sales & Marketing I-CAR 3 THE SAFETY ISSUEGUEST EDITORIAL JOHN VAN ALSTYNE President & CEO I-CAR and skills required to perform complete, SAFE and quality repairs for the ultimate benefit of the consumer…"; and guides our exciting, significant and challenging work ahead, while anchored within a deep culture of safety in all that we do. BEDROCK VALUES Certainly, this culture of safety is the bedrock for the knowledge, skills and solutions guiding today's complex, advanced repairs. When you entrust I-CAR with your education, you can be assured that whether it's one training course or multiple, each meets our highest levels of quality to perform a safe repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer. The breadth and depth of our robust educational curriculum and credentialing programs support the industry in pursuit Approximately 42 years ago, the founding fathers of I-CAR aligned on a simple, yet profound mission: to deliver increasingly accessible, on-demand and relevant education, knowledge, services and solutions for the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. While some of the most head-turning, prolific automotive advances have shaped the progress of these past four-plus decades, I-CAR's mission – its `true north' – remains unchanged. It's a mission that complements I-CAR's vision: "…that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge 4 I - CAR COLLISION REPORTERof our vision and mission. Case in point: I-CAR's long-standing Gold Class ® recognition program, comprised of nearly 9,000 shops and organizations, and new Get to Gold Class program, further reinforce a shared path to the highest levels of training excellence. I-CAR "STAKEHOLDERS" At the end of the day, as a not-for-profit, I-CAR stakeholders are YOU – the tens of thousands of men and women who comprise the six segments of the collision repair Inter-Industry: repairers, insurers, OEMs, Services, Suppliers and Technical Schools. As such, I-CAR exists to only advance the industry on your behalf, with your collaboration. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and reinforce through our incredible volunteer and instructor network, and hold with great honor. This approach is vital to all we do and develop, from our industry baseline Knowledge and Skills Protocol and credentialing programs, our extensive and comprehensive training courses, the real- time technical support we offer through Ask I-CAR, our membership program, Technical Summits and more. SYMBIOTIC SAFETY Our recently announced technical expansion is symbiotic of I-CAR's safety culture. The new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) will significantly expand I-CAR's technical expertise, capacity and capabilities, providing new infrastructures that will allow us to address new repair realities and to `reimagine' the creation and delivery of world-class education for the industry amid an era of extraordinary change. The new CTC will serve as a catalyst for advanced technical research and development, uniquely focused on the ongoing and emerging technical complexities associated with Electric Vehicles (EVs), Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) and beyond – with safe repairs at the core of these efforts. Learn more on page 8. SAFETY NET As we embark forward, intentionally advancing I-CAR's longstanding vision, we remain steadfast in our principals of safety at every turn in the road. And that's a safety net you can depend on, now, and far, far into the future. 5 THE SAFETY ISSUEBUSINESS TOOLS & TIPS When John Magowan relocated in 1995 from Ohio to Hayward, Wisconsin to purchase Ernie's Auto Body, a longstanding local collision shop, he saw more than an opportunity to be closer to his newly retired parents. He also spotted a business opportunity; take something small, yet steady and successful, and make it even better. JOHN MAGOWAN Owner 6 I - CAR COLLISION REPORTERHe then began implementing a business plan focused against an ongoing commitment to three basics: provide quality service, invest in qualified technicians and inject safety into every aspect of collision repair. SUCCESS DOESN'T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT In a community with about 2,200 year-round residents, Magowan has built Ernie's annual revenue to what will be nearly $3 million this year, he said. Behind the revenues and success, however, reflect the "blood, sweat and tears" of some "very drastic changes" Magowan made upon purchasing the shop more than 26 years ago. One of the changes includes a promise to ensure every employee – from front desk to technician – demonstrates empathy with customers. "We make an inconvenient accident a bit more bearable through superior customer service and experience," he said. Magowan also has an interesting perspective on the state of constantly- evolving industry technology. "It isn't necessarily getting more complicated, but it is more time-consuming," he said, which is one reason he reflects positively on Ernie's designation as an I-CAR Gold Class ® shop for the last five years. "I wish I would have become Gold Class a long time ago; my techs have really embraced training, and that ties directly to a greater level of 'safety' for our customers." "So much of our business is based on repeat customers and word-of-mouth referrals, so we can't afford to make people mad. We have to continually provide education surrounding why we do what we do. Customers don't realize the safety connections behind blind spot monitors and how they tie to sensors, or the importance of calibrations. Providing education with every customer conversation is so important. Like I-CAR, as a Gold Class shop our goal is always to perform complete, safe and quality repairs for the ultimate benefit of the consumer, our customer." VISIT ERNIE'S AUTO BODY • Assignment of a specific team to each incoming job. While techs may have daily team assignments, it's not uncommon to lend-a-hand to other jobs. The old adage "There is no I in TEAM" holds true at Ernie's. • Every aspect of Ernie's "safe repair" culture is process-based. There are procedures and clear safety protocols, whether during the disassembly phase or in the pre/post-scanning every single vehicle. • Every single Ernie's Auto Body employee is accountable for the vehicles that drives out of the shop. "This is absolutely key," according to Magowan. • Complete honesty and transparency are at the heart of everything at Ernie's. "Recently an insurer overestimated a claim reimbursement by $400," Magowan said. "I couldn't keep the money – I wrote a check for $400 and sent it back to the insurer. It was the right thing to do." 7 THE SAFETY ISSUEresearch and development, uniquely reflecting the ongoing and emerging technology complexities associated with Electric Vehicles (EVs), Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) and beyond. The new site will expand upon and complement I-CAR's existing technical center in Appleton, Wisconsin. COMMITMENT TO TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP "I-CAR is continuously evolving and pro-actively seeking to provide relevant technical leadership for the industry, reflective of the current and future technical demands the industry has begun to see over recent years. This expansion is a direct byproduct of I-CAR's mission statement which we truly live: to deliver increasingly accessible, on-demand and relevant education, knowledge, services and solutions for the Collision Repair Inter- Industry," explained John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO & President. Added Jeff Peevy, I-CAR Vice President, Technical Products, Programs & Services: "Technology continues to redefine the future of collision repair and this expansion allows us to achieve our vision and mission-driven work in tangible, intentional ways to prepare our industry for the future." I-CAR recently announced plans to significantly expand its technical expertise, capacity and capabilities, providing new infrastructures to support the ongoing creation and delivery of relevant and best- in-class education for the Collision Repair Inter-Industry amid an era of extraordinary vehicle technology change. A hallmark of the expansion plan, which is underway now, includes the addition of a second technical center in the Chicagoland area to serve as a catalyst for advanced Expanding Technical Expertise, Capacity & Capabilities 8 I - CAR COLLISION REPORTERMIRRORING FUTURE NEEDS OF INTER-INDUSTRY In particular, Peevy noted that approximately 115 new EV models are expected to hit the road over the next 30 months, requiring new knowledge and skills, plus more demands on shop space requirements for required tools, equipment, and safety. Ongoing collision repair research and training development to repair these complex vehicles will be paramount, he added. "The complexity of new vehicles continues to influence the scale, scope and approach of our training curriculum, requiring new technical knowledge, skill sets and additional resources to properly manage our growing and more sophisticated product and service portfolio," Peevy said. The Chicagoland location will provide enhanced levels of accessibility for industry partners and learners, with dedicated areas for ADAS, Telematics, Electric/Hybrid Vehicles, including commercial delivery vans, also research into emerging educational technologies such as AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality), Peevy said, adding that the facility will deepen OEM technical collaboration in these technical areas, with more focus on Vehicle Technology Specific Training, real-time videos and custom training solutions. The new location will also host industry workshops and live classes for not only technicians but vocational students as well, serving as a Chicagoland north fixed training site for I-CAR. "The industry is at an exciting crossroads of dynamic change driven by nonstop innovation, repair complexity and technology advancements," said Kyle Thompson, I-CAR Chair, Board of Directors and Assistant Vice President, USAA. "I-CAR remains passionate in leading the industry forward, in responsible, relevant and robust ways, and we couldn't be more excited to take this bold step forward, together, with the inter-industry. We are truly making I-CAR more relevant and valuable for the industry as we look to our collective future." The Chicagoland technical center is being developed to provide enhanced levels of accessibility for industry partners and learners, with dedicated areas for ADAS, Telematics, Electric/Hybrid Vehicles. I-CAR will provide regular updates to the industry as progress toward this expansion on technical research, capacity and capabilities continues. Stay connected on progress by following I-CAR. 9 THE SAFETY ISSUENext >


Forevermark released a statement this morning revealing its marketing strategy for the holiday season.
The brand will grow its Ever Us, Black Label, and Seize the Day campaigns "to drive diamond demand for the all-important holiday season," reads the release.
An Ever Us two-stone print campaign will run throughout Q4 "in publications targeting affluent consumers such as Elite Traveler, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and W magazine." Digitally, the ad will run on paid social media, targeted networks, mobile, and premium websites including AFAR, StyleCaster, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post.
Advertising for the brand's Black Label Collection, which debuted earlier this year, will include print creative in publications such as Brides, Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, and Modern Luxury Brides, and digitally via banner ads and custom content on premium websites including Harper's Bazaar, The Knot, and various social media platforms.
Digital ads will run on male-targeted websites such as Amazon, ESPN, Bloomberg, and Esquire, as well as in paid search and social media.


So, we leave for Las Vegas on Friday morning at 6 am for the International Baking Industry Exposition. And I would be lying if I didn't say that we are a little stricken at the thought of leaving PJP Buttonwood for four full days. Our longest absence has been one business day and even then, we were only a few miles away and Jeanne called Mac so many times to check on him that he threatened to answer the phone "Hi Jeanne, I'm fine..." We've both been back and forth over the past week about whether we should go or not. By Saturday, Jeanne declared in the midst of all the work and chaos of Roots and Blues that she absolutely COULD NOT attend the convention because she was worried that no one would clean the baking trays at the end of the days we will be gone. Which is interesting because I've worried more that we will feel short staffed without Jeanne and I there. And perhaps that our customers will feel we don't care about our store since we aren't there all day this Friday and Saturday. I KNOW. Both of our concerns sound sort of ridiculous when I read them, but let's keep it real here for the sake of us all.
Surprisingly enough though, neither of us have been to a massive industry trade show. Because this particular show has an entire focus on baking (and therefore a good number of vendors there to talk about pie and pie-related items) AND it only takes place every three years, we've decided that we would be pretty crazy to miss out and wait until 2019 for the next scheduled convention. The last time I looked, there are 1,104 exhibitors with booths planned in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Even if only a fraction of those are pie-related, well...we will learn something to make the trip worth it, right? And we are attending a networking event on Friday night wherein we plan to preach #WorldPieDomination to anyone who will listen...so that has to be worth something.
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Posted on May 9, 2020 October 29, 2021
Enkutatash in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Dressed in white on the rocks.
Lalibela seems to be the end of the world. Probably is the best known spot all over Ethiopia, but once you reach that precious gem you got the feeling of being anyhow in the middle of nowhere. Probably that was exactly still Ethiopia, almost a decade ago, when I stepped the country for my first …
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