I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called Let It Flow and is located at https://oneoeight.com/move/let-it-flow/.
Step out of your head and into your body in this super fun flow style class!
Together, we'll begin in a tall seat to ground the sits bones and presence the physical body to the here and now. As we start to incorporate the breath, we find a steady cycle of inhales and exhales, inviting a sense of spaciousness into the entire body.
From this place we'll set an intention, seal it into our heart-space, and begin to flow! We'll move through a dynamic sequence filled with lengthening, strengthening, and energizing postures designed to open your heart and make you sweat! Expect to move through some juicy postures like Wild Thing, Twisting Cresent Lunges, and Standing Splits. Class ends with a restorative Supta Baddha Konasana to return back to the present moment, before finding a peaceful and uplifting Savasana.


Marist College is a Year 7 - 13 Catholic Secondary School for girls. Our College is situated in Mt Albert, approximately 10 minutes drive from central Auckland, New Zealand. Our Motto, Ad Jesum per Mariam, To Jesus through Mary provides the focus for each individual to develop their potential to the full.
Marist College offers a holistic education complementing your work as parents. We strive to attain high standards in our academic, cultural and sporting endeavours, all with an added dimension - the spiritual one. We encourage personal excellence and a love of learning, catering for the individual within a very caring Catholic environment.


The important newspaper The Sunday Times mentions Santa Caterina and the Nardò town centre as one of the hidden Europe's places on the coast where to buy a second home without spending a fortune suggesting also our website www.sispropertyandtourism.co.uk where starting browsing.
Why blow a fortune on a holiday home in a prime seaside spot, only to find crowded beaches and British accents everywhere you go? We find the best bargains on Europe's hidden coasts.
What could be better than a bolt hole in the sun, just a dawdle from the sea and the tempting local eateries — not to mention a wallet-friendly taxi fare from the airport? Every summer, while queuing for the budget flight, thousands of us turn our thoughts to the idea of a second home abroad. Sadly, the reality of prices in the fashionable hotspots, even after the recession, is enough to put most people off.
If you truly hanker after an affordable investment, why not look to Europe's hidden coasts? These are areas that, although well loved by the locals, have yet to turn the head of the traditional British second-homer.
Olivia Myers has had fond memories of Puglia since the days when she backpacked round Italy as an au pair. She returned more than 25 years later, this time with a husband and five children, in search of a holiday home.
Old houses in need of modernisation can be found for €100,000-€350,000; villas start at €200,000, rising to €450,000 for a large property with sea view; and for those on a tight budget, a small one-bedder in Nardo is on the market for €35,000 (sispropertyandtourism.co.uk).


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Henry Blog: Winston the face of a franchise?
Former FSU and NFL QB Brad Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Bucs, says Winston can be the face of an NFL franchise
Henry Blog: Winston the face of a franchise? Former FSU and NFL QB Brad Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Bucs, says Winston can be the face of an NFL franchise Check out this story on tallahassee.com: http://on.tdo.com/1EDHlwF
Jim Henry, Democrat sports editor Published 9:58 p.m. ET Feb. 21, 2015
Florida State quarterback Brad Johnson played 17 seasons in the NFL.(Photo: Democrat files)Buy Photo
Brad Johnson spent 17 seasons in NFL huddles and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
And this former Florida State quarterback believes another Florida State quarterback – that, of course, being Jameis Winston – can be the face of an NFL franchise.
That includes at one of Johnson's professional alma maters, the Bucs, who have the overall pick in the NFL draft and are in position to select Winston in April.
"He's capable talent-wise and he's a leader, and that's what you want," Johnson said Saturday from Athens, Ga., where he lives with wife Nikki and their two young children, and was preparing to coach his son's all-star basketball game.
"I don't even think that's a doubt. Quarterbacks are about getting guys to play for you, regardless of perception. He's not afraid of the spotlight."
By all accounts, Winston impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Those close to Winston say the quarterback earned high marks in his interviews behind closed doors with teams that surely questioned his off-field decisions.
During his interviews with the media, a charming and smiling Winston repeatedly said he wanted to be the face of a franchise.
Winston certainly aired the football with strength and precision during the televised throwing drills at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday.
Plus, published reports circulated about Winston's impressive football IQ and work ethic.
Former NFL coach Steve Mariucci, on NFL Total Access, called Winston "the most astute X's and O's guy that he's ever put on the board" for his draft breakdowns.
Johnson was not surprised, complementing FSU coach Jimbo Fisher for teaching system football and running a pro-style offense.
Still, Johnson believes an important component to Winston's transition into the NFL is finding the right match.
"It's the same newspaper articles, the same talks shows (in NFL cities)," said Johnson, 46, who was first quarterback in NFL history to complete 60 percent of his passes over 13 consecutive seasons.
"I don't care if you are (drafted) in the first round or the third round, it's important getting with the right coaches and the right system early in your career."
The Bucs recently hired Dirk Koetter as their offensive coordinator. Koetter runs a pro-style offense that is heavy on the passing side, which could be a fit for Winston.
Winston is scheduled to return to San Diego, where he is working with quarterback guru George Whitfield. Winston is expected to return to Tallahassee for FSU's Pro Day March 31.
Many believe that Wnston looks like the odds-on favorite for the No. 1 overall pick over fellow quarterback Marcus Mariota of Oregon.
But the process will continue over the next two months.
Will Winston land in Tampa?
"(Winston)'s not scared to be in any huddle and he probably takes over a huddle pretty quickly" said Johnson, who was a ninth-round selection of the Vikings in 1992, threw for 29,054 yards in the NFL and has remains connected with the Bucs through corporate events.
"He has certain qualities that others don't."
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Digital History Course – Jessica M. Parr, Ph.D.
Course Dates: 29 Aug. – 7 Dec.
Course Description: This is a hands-on course that introduces students to the use of digital tools and sources to conduct original historical research, analyze and interpret findings, and communicate results. Digital history is an interdisciplinary approach that seeks to bring digital technology into conversation with humanities disciplines and, specifically, seeks to analyze, synthesize, and present knowledge through computational media. Students will learn how historians use technology to conduct research and to create tools, such as podcasts and digital collections through discussion, readings, and projects. No prior experience with history or technology is required. This course can be used to fulfill an elective requirement for the public history minor.
The readings for this course are all either open access (with the links on the syllabus) or posted as PDFs on MyCourses.
You will need to purchase a web account ($25) through Reclaim Hosting (www.reclaimhosting.com). This account will give you a domain name and a year of hosting. You should choose a domain name that is professional in tone and is clearly yours. For instance, my web page is www.jessicaparr.org. Create a .com, .net, or .org URL. We will setup our web pages on the first day of class. You may create your domain in advance, but please do not add anything until the start of class.
Please also sign up for a Twitter account. Make sure that your Twitter handle is professional in tone. This will be our back channel for DH discussions. Please send your Twitter handle to me (@ProvAtlantic). You can find a Twitter tutorial here.
Please bring your laptop to class if you have one. If you do not own a laptop, you may check one out for class from the UNHM Library Circulation Desk.
Participation (15%): All students are expected to attend class regularly, contribute positively to class, and to participate in in-class exercises. Participation can also include asking questions or sharing resources on Twitter (must include the hashtag #HIST595DH so it is visible).
Blog Posts (20%): There are 7 blog posts assigned in this course. The topics and length are listed in the schedule below. All blog posts should be written in complete sentences and use citations when paraphrasing or quoting. (Either in-text citations or numbered endnotes is fine.) In order to receive credit, posts must be on the blog section of your web page.
Transcription/Encoding Assignment (20%): Each student will be assigned a digital facsimile of a Civil War letter from the UNH Archives. You will transcribe your letter, then use what you have learned to create metadata and encode it. The final results will be used by the UNH Archives. We will discuss encoding and metadata expectations in class.
CurateScape/Digital NH Exhibit (20%): Each student will be responsible for curating a small exhibit for the Digital NH website. We will discuss the parameters in more detail in class, but you will be responsible for selecting a topic of historical relevance, researching your topic, writing a 300-word background, and finding or creating media for your topic. Research must consist of primary and secondary sources and cannot be entirely web based. The use of Wikipedia is not permitted. The final products will be added to UNHM's new Digital NH website.
Digital Portfolio (20%): Your digital portfolio will consist of all of the small exercises that you complete in-class or as homework. This includes your map, metadata, and all other web page content. You should make sure that your website is free of typos, and that all links work correctly.
Code Academy (5%): This is a low stakes opportunity to learn some basic programming skills for free. Sign up for an account on Code Academy. Choose one language to learn. The most useful ones for public history include HTML, XML, Python, Drupal, or Ruby on Rails. Each week, you should document your progress by posting screenshots of your most recent exercise on your website. Please date your screenshots.
Follow this timetable and come to class, having completed the assigned reading indicated for that day.
31 Aug Introduction Introductions. We will also be setting up our domains and installing WordPress during the first class. You may purchase your domain in advance (see above), but don't add anything before the first day of class.
7 Sept What is DH? Readings: DH Glossary; Cohen and Rosenzweig, Exploring the History Web (Intro through Exhibits sections).
Assignments: Add a theme, header, and menu on your WordPress site. Now you're going to add some new pages. Create an "About," "Resume," and "Coding Exercises" pages. You can use my site as a rough guide for what sort of information to include for the "About" and "Resume/CV" portions. I encourage you to make an appointment with the Career Planning Office to discuss your resume before posting it.
Create a page called "Blog." Write a short (200 words or so) post, discussing what you think DH is. Here is a tutorial on editing and updating pages.
21 Sept Omeka This class will be a hands-on demonstration on using Omeka. We will also discuss the Digital NH project in class.
Assignment: Write a 250-300 word post discussing what you think are the most important factors in curating digital content.
Assignments: Sign up for a Map Warper account (www.mapwarper.com). We will install Neatline into your Omeka site in class.
Write a 200-300 word post that responds to one of the issues raised in your readings.
12 Oct Carto This class will be a hands-on demonstration on using Carto.
Find a history mapping project and write a 200-word review on your blog.
Assignments: Chose a history podcast and listen to one episode (there's a list on the bottom of "Podcasting the Past)." Write a 150-200 word blog post discussing the format (including advantages and disadvantages) of the podcast you listed to.
If you have a laptop with administrative privileges, install Audacity.
26 Oct Metadata Readings: Read Digital NC's Dublin Core guidelines. Look over the Metadata Basics and DCMI Specifications sections of the DCMI website.
Assignments: Bring two digital images that you own to class. They can be a family photograph or something else, but it must be digital or digitized images that you own the copyright for, or are in the public domain. Please also bring what you have of your Civil War letter transcription.
2 Nov Encoding Texts Readings: A Gentle Introduction to XML, Review this glossary of XML terms. Look over the TEI by Example website.
9 Nov Digital Storytelling Readings: SUNY, "What is Digital Storytelling," Wyman, et al, "Digital Storytelling in Museums" [MyCourses], explore Columbia U's Digital Storytelling Lab.
Assignment: Finish encoding the text you were giving in class. Take a screenshot of your encoded text and post it on your Digital Portfolio page.
Assignments: Review the case studies provided in Schmidt's blog post. Write a 250-300 word blog post discussing the strengths and weaknesses of crowdsourcing, and evaluate one of the examples Schmidt provides.
23 Nov Visualization and Graphics Readings: Jessop, "Digital Visualization as Scholarly Activity" [MyCourses]; Gibbs, "New Forms of Digital Thinking;" Kosara, "Spreadsheet Thinking Versus Database Thinking;" Mullen, "Plotting;" Schmidt, Video Visualizations (please review links and videos).
Assignments: Sign up for a free account with Plot.ly. Pick and download one of the datasets posted on MyCourses.
Transcription and Encoding Assignment Due at the start of class.
Assignments: Experiment and Plot.ly and the dataset you downloaded from MyCourses. Produce two charts or graphs, and post them on your Digital Portfolio page. Write a 250 word blog post, describing your experiences with Plot.ly and how you would use it as a scholarly tool.
7 Dec Open Access Readings: Cavanagh, "Living in a Digital World;" Hattem, "Debating Embargo" (read the links embedded in the blog post, too); Pick 2 articles from the Open Access Week website and read them.
Assignments: Write a 200-word blog response to the issues raised in open access; Digital NH assignment due.
Full Digital Portfolio is due. By now, you should have finalized "About" and "Resume/CV" pages on your website.
Digital NH Assignment is Due.
Checking email: You should get in the habit of checking your email regularly, and ensuring that your MyCourses profile is linked to an email account you use. I sent announcements, assignments, and other course materials via email. Students are responsible for knowing the contents of those emails. Please note that due to federal privacy laws and institutional policies, I cannot discuss grades over email.
Technology Use: We will be using computers in class, but students should refrain from unrelated web surfing. Phones should remain off and away during class, except in extenuating circumstances. If you are an emergency first responder or caretaker, you may have your cell on vibrate, but you must sit near the door and step outside to take the call. Students who violate this policy will lose credit for the day's participation, and the instructor reserves the right to dock the final grades of repeated offenders by a half grade. Students who need to audio record lectures should obtain permission of the instructor first. Due to copyright and student privacy concerns, recordings are for study purposes only. They may not be shared or distributed, in whole or in part on any media, including social media, websites, or email. Students who record are responsible for any misuse of recordings by third parties.
Incompletes: Incompletes are awarded only for extenuating circumstances that are beyond the student's control. I reserve the right to ask for documentation. For final assignments, late work will only be accepted up to 2 business days after the last class meeting unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Disability Support Services Statement: the University provides appropriate, reasonable accommodations to students who have documented learning, physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet class requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to meet with the course instructor. All such conversations are confidential. To receive accommodations, students must contact Disability Services. Please note that only students with faculty letters from the Disability Services are eligible to receive accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive. If you need to discuss accommodations, please contact UNH Manchester's Disability Services Coordinator, Jenessa Zurek at 603-641-4383 or Jenessa.Zurek@unh.edu.


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Oscar Hour: Watch The 94th Academy Awards On Astro (Grab Your Popcorn!)
And The Oscar Goes To...
by Sonia Ho
The most prestigious and anticipated award show is just around the corner, and Astro Movies Pack customers can watch the 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022) live on Astro on SHOWCASE MOVIES (Ch 413); or stream via Astro GO on March 28, 2022. Tune in at 6.30am for the red carpet; and 8am for the awards show proper!
You can watch the encore on the same day, via the same channels – the red carpet at 7.30pm and the awards ceremony at 9pm.
The Oscars, which will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, will be hosted by actresses Regina Hall and Amy Schumer, and stand-up comedian Wanda Sykes.
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Astro customers can also watch movies nominated for Oscars in 2022, including Dune (10 nominations), through On Demand or Astro GO. The Lost Daughter (3 nominations), Don't Look Up (4 nominations), and Tick, Tick… Boom! (2 nominations) are all accessible on Netflix with the Ultra Box. While on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website, customers can stream Encanto (2 nominations, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (1 nomination), Raya and the Last Dragon (1 nomination), and Luca (1 nomination).
Nominees for the 94th Academy Awards
Stream anytime On Demand or Astro GO.
After his father accepts the governance of the hostile planet, Paul Atreides lands on Arrakis. However, after a betrayal, pandemonium erupts as factions battle for control over melange, a valuable resource.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g18jFHCLXk[/embedyt]
Stream on Netflix via the Ultra Box.
When his brother brings home a new bride and her son, a dominating rancher responds with mocking hostility, until the unexpected happens.
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While on vacation in Greece, a college professor tackles her troubling past after meeting a woman and her young child. Her fascination with the woman and her daughter reminds her of her first years as a mother. The movie is written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNq9YOfL0Zs[/embedyt]
Two low-level astronomers must embark on a massive media tour to warn humanity of an impending comet that would destroy the planet Earth.
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Tick, Tick … Boom!
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Based on playwright Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical. It tells the story of a promising composer in New York City who is concerned he made the wrong professional choice while juggling love and friendship.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJserno8tyU[/embedyt]
Stream on Disney+ Hotstar App/Website.
The Madrigals are an amazing family who reside in the Encanto, a magical region in Colombia's mountains. Except for Mirabel, Encanto's enchantment has bestowed a special gift on each of the family's children. When she realises that the enchantment around the Encanto is suddenly in jeopardy, she may become the Madrigals' last hope.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaimKeDcudo[/embedyt]
When Shang-Chi is swept into the web of the enigmatic Ten Rings organization, he is forced to confront the past he believed he had left behind.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YjFbMbfXaQ[/embedyt]
Raya, a warrior, embarks to find Sisu, a dragon who has transformed all of her powers into a magical jewel that has been spread around Kumandra's realm, separating its people.
Watch the trailer here: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VIZ89FEjYI[/embedyt]
Stream on Dinsey+ Hotstar App/Website.
The original animated film, set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, is a coming-of-age tale about a little boy who has an extraordinary summer filled with gelato, spaghetti, and endless scooter rides.
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'Deadly scorpion' spotted in street turned out to be a rubber toy
"Some types of scorpions are highly venomous, making them potentially very dangerous."
Emily Chudy
Updated 14:24, 28 MAR 2018
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Reports of a dangerous scorpion in the street of a Lincolnshire town turned out not to have a sting in their tail.
In fact, it turned out to be totally harmless.
Concerned members of the public mistook the red children's toy for a terrifying arachnid on the pavement in Grantham last Thursday (March 22).
But when RSPCA animal collection officer Paula Jones got close, she quickly realised that the animal was in fact a small rubber replica.
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She said: "We had a concerned lady get in touch with our 24-hour emergency hotline to report the scorpion to us and ask for help.
"She explained that a child had spotted the creature before they went to check.
(Image: RSPCA)
"Some types of scorpions are highly venomous, making them potentially very dangerous.
"The callers were really concerned about the public's safety so they used cones to cordon off the area and stood out in the street for two hours to ensure no one went near it."
All's well that ends well for this toy scorpion, however, as it now keeps Jones company on long drives.
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She said: "It was quite funny after we realised it was a child's toy and wouldn't be a threat to anyone! But we really appreciate the concern of the woman and the efforts she went to.
"Cecil the scorpion is now my van buddy and keeps me company on the road!"


Designing the Armen House project was a pleasant challenge for us. We wanted to create a space, which would combine the comfort of a hotel and the warmth of a home, as the apartment was designed for a traveling family, that spends little time at home.
We went with minimalism to reach this goal and accentuated the design with the help of furniture and other decorative elements. To use the existing space of the apartment more optimally, we also used floor-to-ceiling windows to lighten the apartment and make it visually larger.


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Home Collections Audio Books Murry Peterson: Echelon
Murry Peterson: Echelon
Author: Richard S. Hartmetz
Format: Unabridged
General Zarkov is dead, but only Muriel Peterson and Officer Laskey know about it. While Laskey is on medical leave, MacGuffin approaches Murry personally, attempting to incorporate her into his plans for world domination by ODESSA. Murry discovers that one of her old friends has allied herself with a conspiracy theorist and has uncovered information about the A.S.E. group's connection to the CIA. She also discovers information on a system of computers and satellites known as Echelon, which allows the government to spy on every telephone call or transmission made in the entire world.
To keep her off track, she and the rest of the team are sent to Nicaragua and Afghanistan to train groups of young agents to fight against the Communist threat. Murry is appalled at the conditions and abuses that she observes and threatens to reveal what she has learned, putting her in harm's way. Laskey takes Zarkov's place at the head of his sleeper organization and begins to import opium and heroin into Cuba and the US while Murry attempts to track him down and eliminate the threat forever.
Events continue to spiral out of control and a final battle between the forces of good and evil breaks out, costing the lives of more members of the team. When the smoke clears, Murry realizes that the cost may have been far too great.
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Bible Text: Genesis 14 | Speaker: Neal Nelson | Series: Created and Called Is worship in everything our response to God's blessing in Christ? Are we willing to lose out on worldly wealth to make sure God receives the glory? How do we respond with worship in any situation? We hope to answer these questions this week in taking a look at Genesis 14.
Bible Text: Genesis 13 | Speaker: Jeff Noble | Series: Created and Called After a lapse in faith and trust in God, Abram finds himself back in the land that God both led him to and promised to establish him. Worshiping God humbles us, and it can put us back on track with God's plans.
Bible Text: Genesis 12:10-20 | Speaker: Matt Simpson | Series: Created and Called Fear is a cruel master, but the Will of God is sure. We can be unsure at times of what God is doing in our lives, but the closer we grow with Him, the more insignificant our plans seem. We learn to trust Him more.


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Q: New Azure Virtual Machine has no space left on /dev/sda1 I created a new instance of an Azure Deep learning Virtual Machine, and already can't use it to install my Conda environment because the machine is already filled! How can I make some space, and why is this even happening?
/dev/sda1        49G   46G  3.4G  94% /

I understand that the Deep Learning / Data Science VMs come already with all esencial packages. But if there is no space left in the device, how are they supposed to be used? Do I need to purchase an extra storage account?

A: The Ubuntu Deep Learning Virtual Machine comes with two disks: the OS disk, mounted at /, and a data disk, mounted at /data. The OS disk is indeed mostly full, but the data disk has plenty of space. You can create a new conda environment on the data disk with the -p option. You can also free up some space on the OS disk with conda clean -ltp.
For the next release of the Ubuntu DLVM, we will be making more space available on the OS disk for you. That image will be released late this week or early next week.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure that there is no repeat of EndSARS protests in Nigeria again.
Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, on Tuesday quoted the president to have said this during the meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) at the State House, Abuja convened to brief the president about security situation in the country.
He said the president reassured that the Federal Government would continue to dialogue with relevant stakeholders in ensuring that peaceful and harmonious socio-economic environment exist in the country.
"What we are saying is that government will continue to dialogue, it will continue to listen and will continue to carry all stakeholders along in ensuring that there is no repeat of what happened that destroyed a lot of property, public and private, individuals in this country,'' the minister quoted the president to have said.
"President reassured that all stakeholders will be involved in the process of maintaining peace in the country, particularly the youth, community leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, public servants, religious leaders etc.''
Dingyadi said the meeting dwelt on the need to pay greater attention to the police in the areas of equipment and modern technology in order to facilitate the force ability of maintaining peace in the country.
According to the minister, the president thanked members of the Council for their efforts in maintaining peace and assured them that he will do whatever it takes to support security agencies in providing peace in the country.
Aside the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who was at the meeting, other high profile attendees were mainly from the security community complimented by government officials in the executive arm.
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National early education partnerships take a PEEP at Moray
Peep Groups have been established throughout Scotland – now they arrive in Moray
The role of parents as the first and most important teacher for their children is being supported by a number of groups being established throughout Moray.
NHS Grampian and Moray Council have formed the Parents Early Education Partnership (PEEP), part of the Early Years Collaborative in Moray.
The initiative was launched on Monday by Councillor George Alexander, who is vice-chair of the children and young people's services committee, and Susan Maclaren, the council's head of integrated children's services.
They were joined by parents and children from Lossiemouth and Elgin and by NHS Grampian community nursery nurse Elizabeth Duncan, who set up Moray's first PEEP programme in Lossiemouth three years ago.
Training has already been provided for 18 people including council and NHS staff, volunteers from the Step by Step charity and a parent from the Lossiemouth PEEP group. Funding has been provided by the Scottish Government's Early Years Change Fund that will allow trainers to start groups in Elgin, Buckie and Forres.
Mrs Duncan said: "PEEP is an enjoyable and structured series of one-hour sessions once a week involving parents with babies and pre-school children.
"Parents get a lot out of the sessions, helping them with confidence and knowledge. We emphasise communication − this includes singing, story-telling, and talking.
"Play and interaction is also important, using everyday household items. Young children spend most of their time with their families and this is also a time when they are learning a great deal very quickly. PEEP helps families make the most of this."
Susan Maclaren added: "Spending time playing, talking and having fun is the best thing we can do for our children.
"PEEP can help families to make the best of this time and can help to ensure that we give our children the best possible start to life.
"Learning together through PEEP helps families to develop and grow together and we hope that the service can be taken to more areas of Moray."
PEEP supports a wide range of developmental and educational needs which are age and stage appropriate.
It has a set curriculum, but is also flexible enough to incorporate resources such as Play@home – a programme of activities to support the development and wellbeing of babies and young children – and the Before Words programme for parents with young babies, which is developed by NHS Grampian's speech and language therapy service in Moray and delivered by health visitors.
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Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 43
In this week's episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about the loan charge review that is bearing down on IT contractors, the Tech Talent Charter, Windows 7, and combating loneliness among remote workers
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In this week's episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about the loan charge review bearing down on IT contractors, the Tech Talent Charter, Windows 7, and how remote workers can be socially included.
Caroline leads off the podcast with a summary of the state of play in the loan charge review controversy that is bearing down on one of Computer Weekly's most important reader groups, IT contractors. Her story, "Loan charge under review: IT contractors slam government's planned policy revamp", has generated much response on social media. Caroline explains how the government introduced a policy in November 2017 that meant HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could demand tax payment from contractors in respect of work done up to 20 years before, if they had opted for a non-taxable loan mode of payment.
A review of the policy was published in December 2019, reducing the liability period by 11 years, so that the loan charge is now only applicable to people who participated in schemes from 9 December 2010, and no longer applies to those who previously disclosed their involvement in the schemes to HMRC on their tax returns, if the agency failed to act on this information. But this still leaves many thousands of contractors with tax bills that could be life-changing. There seems to be an injustice in the retrospective cast of the policy, irrespective of the length of time stipulated, and contractors are campaigning for the policy to be prospective. This is an ongoing story, in which Caroline is immersed. There is much more to come.
Moving from tax to talent, Clare focuses discussion on the TechTalent Charter (TTC), to which more than 300 companies employing 700,000 people are signed up, and which is intent on improving diversity in UK business. The 2020 instalment of the TTC benchmarking report is signalling a move away from solely gender and towards diversity in tech more widely.
Data from the charter is proving that companies that have a concerted programme to improve diversity are succeeding in doing so. Over 200 of the signatories have an above-average number of women in technical roles, and 38% of those companies have a deliberate diversity strategy, reports Clare. Clare also says Debbie Forster, CEO of the charter, had always intended to start with women in tech, but then move onto diversity more widely. The TTC has a number of resources to help firms improve their approach to diversity and inclusion in a three-part toolkit.
On the podcast, the team often talks about cutting-edge IT and skills, but much of UK business IT is about keeping the lights on, so-called "business as usual". Windows is the operating system underlying the bulk of what many UK workers do, and Windows 7 is now out of support. All good things come to an end, says Caroline – Game of Thrones, Meghan and Harry's status in the House of Windsor, and now Windows 7. The team will discuss the end of life of Windows 7 further. But here they take a moment to mark its passing. Caroline and (especially) Clare also disclose a certain nostalgia for Windows XP: "It was easy, it was solid."
Just as Windows is highly relatable for many IT users and managers, so, too is the management of remote workers. Brian talks about a Cath Everett feature we published on New Year's Eve, "How to optimise remote workforces while tackling loneliness", which poses the question of how remote working can be managed to optimise productivity while keeping employees socially connected to their companies.
The feature notes, says Brian, that a whitepaper from healthcare charity Nuffield Health points out that while working remotely can have a positive impact on staff wellbeing, if people do it for up to two and a half days a week, three or more days of not being present in the office can have a negative impact both on the individual and their colleagues.
Caroline notes that that the isolation that can come from remote working is indeed a problem for IT professionals, especially those who work in different time zones from their colleagues, and/or those who do it a lot and so are not able to decompress between work and life often enough. The feature has some tips for making remote workers feel socially included, and one of its case studies is the use of Facebook at Work by RBS.
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Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.


Digital Alert Systems and Monroe Electronics, the global leaders in emergency communications solutions for video services providers, have upgraded the operating system for the acclaimed Digital Alert Systems DASDEC-II and Monroe One-Net SE emergency alert devices to provide even greater security for users across the broadcast industry.
The Version 4.0 software upgrade brings a wealth of enhancements, including a complete OS upgrade and improved software-update management tools. The upgrade also includes industryfirst Triggered Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Polling, a powerful tool for presenting more complete alert information to the public, as well as support for the new Blue Alert (BLU) Emergency Alert System (EAS) code. Included in the major OS upgrade is a cybersecurity update and numerous security patches.
Triggered CAP Polling, one of many additional compliance mandates and operational improvements that come with the upgrade, offers better message handling when messages come in from both EAS and CAP sources. This feature ensures that for every over-the-air EAS event, the system will immediately start looking for a matching CAP message and, if one exists, use it instead of the EAS alert for better message propagation. Meanwhile, BLU alert code support is meant for states and emergency managers seeking to include this special code in their requirements. Version 4.0 also adds support for HALO, the enterprise-level EAS management system from Digital Alert Systems and Monroe Electronics.
The Version 4.0 software upgrade applies only to DASDEC-II and Monroe One-Net SE devices. Older products such as the DASDEC-I and original One-Net devices cannot be upgraded, but users can take advantage of an upgrade/exchange program to get the latest hardware and copy all their existing license keys, logs, and configuration files to the new platform.
Any customer having purchased a unit or upgraded a system since the initial announcement in March will receive Version 4.0 at no charge. For others who use Version 3.0 software systems, Version 4.0 is available at a cost of $495. Users of earlier-generation software will need to upgrade devices to Version 3.0 before they can upgrade to Version 4.0 and take advantage of its new features and capabilities. Downloads will be available from a password-protected website.
Further information about Digital Alert Systems and its products is available at www.digitalalertsystems.com. More information about Monroe Electronics products is available at www.monroe-electronics.com.


We started off with a Dilapidated 1986 AM General Humvee and converted it to what you see in the gallery below.
We sourced a newer 6.5L General Motors center mount turbo, we tore the motor down and reassembled and sealed the motor again from top to bottom. We powdercoated the Intake manifold / pulley setups / and the Valve covers for longevity. We modified a new stock turbo with a Billet Wheel. We ran a custom wastegate that ensures 12-13psi of boost. We are running a Leroy Diesel aluminum Crank pulley to keep rotating weight for the serpentine belt system down. The cooling system was also modified for high heat situations. The whole fuel system was rebuilt and reengineered from the tank to the motor. The Fuel system was upgraded from mechanical to electric via a Walbro fuel pump. We rebuilt the Injector pump and turned it up 10% over stock. We rebuilt the original Injectors and upped them by 40%. All new high-pressure fuel lines, along with a fully rebuilt Tank setup. During the Installation of the motor, we updated the Transmission to a 4l80 and the transferase to a NP242. We cracked open the T-case and rebuilt it. Gold Coast Transmissions stuffed the 4l80 with Redline Clutches, a custom stall converter, and upgraded the Valve body. It shifts like a gun! In order to control the shifts, we worked with FAST Technologies and put together a package and tune that optimizes the shift points for performance, vs the stock transmission module that will early shift the truck as it is set for heavyweight situations. We now are able to control the lockup of the TC, the shift firmness and the rpm shift patterns. We also worked with Dakota Digital to get all the signals into place for this Hog to shift properly via ensuring our input signals were exact. During the transmission overhaul, we installed a Digital readout speedo that reads up to 80mph. We worked with Predator Motorsports to setup a 2-inch body lift. During the lift installation we installed Enhanced Airlift hooks and gaskets. Once the body was installed back onto the Frame we fabricated a custom 3 to 4 inch exhaust that exits from the factory location. We finished off this Hog with a set of 20×9.5 Black Rhino Arsenal Wheels wrapped in 38×13.50 Nitto Mud grapplers. The whole chassis was Painted to match, and all driveline components were gone through and sealed. We worked with Florida Driveline to fabricate HD driveshafts and yolks. We put a total of 300 very harsh test miles on it before shipping it to Texas. Enjoy your Truck Neil! The whole project took 3 months. You can view the whole build out via our YouTube Channel. The links and photos will be below.
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Charm. Light. A place to gather. For all the unique ways we can customize an outdoor space, the basics behind one are surprisingly simple.
In today's blog, we will be exploring the five fundamental keys to an outdoor space you love. Take a look!
Any outdoor space should be comfortable, first and foremost. Comfort comes in many forms—from climate to the chair you're sitting in—but essentially, it's what separates an ordinary lawn or patio into a space you truly want to enjoy and spend time in.
So… what does that entail, exactly? Like we mentioned before, a lot of it has to do with the climate of your space. While you may not be able to control Florida's often-unpredictable weather, you can create a space that works around it with ceiling fans, screens, and overhead structures such as an awning that can help to keep guests dry.
A common misconception with lawn and patio furniture is that it's uncomfortable. Maybe it used to be that way, but today's materials and design standards give you more variety than ever when it comes to choosing an outdoor living space that matches the style and comfort of your indoor one.
While the accessibility of your outdoor space is typically not something you need to worry about (especially with a luxury builder like Kargar), it's always worth considering. Keep your sofas, fire pit, and other outdoor features close to the home and easily accessible—as opposed to in the middle of your yard—so they can be enjoyed more frequently.
Food is the anchor of all kinds of entertaining, from family get togethers to lavish dinner parties to simply hanging out poolside. As a result, outdoor spaces that are conducive to these occasions are ideal! That could mean anything from taking full advantage of your spacious outdoor kitchen, to installing a pass-through window and counter outdoors for easy access from the kitchen to the patio.
Even the most elegant outdoor spaces can benefit from a touch of fun—whether that comes in the form of a classic backyard swimming pool to a glowing fire pit to a playground for the kids you can watch as you kick back on the patio. For families who love their TV and movies, an outdoor TV and speaker setup can make it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite shows with ease.
Finally, a great outdoor space comes complete with an equally stunning view. You don't need to live on the beach or up in the mountains to enjoy this kind of view, however. Simply pick a focal point in your yard (whether it's the golf course your home overlooks, or a picturesque garden setting) and frame your space around it! It will provide the perfect backdrop to any and all adventures you enjoy outdoors.
Are you crafting a custom outdoor space? Let us know your vision and design inspiration, and we'll work to make it happen in your Kargar home!
Is Your Kargar Home the Home of the Future?


Darryl's Prep Area with J-Hawk.
Darryl's J-Hawk ready for Launch.
Belinda Congralutes Chris on his L1.
Joe talks to Matt about SkyWriter Flight.
Chris Looking for a Rubber Washer.
Dallas helping Belinda load Parachute into Orbital Transport.
Belinda and Dallas with Stinger & UFO-51.
Belinda with Stinger & UFO-51.
Belinda loading Stinger & UFO-51.
Lost Arreaux is down there somewhere.


DHL JUST CALLED!! afaik OUR ENTIRE ORDER will be here later today 10/24. OOPS!!! I spoke too soon-box #1 IS here but the box containing our glasses is still coming.
The box shipping from China was $100 so we split that 8 ways= 12.50 per laser. The domestic charge varies by size of your box needed. The, BTW, glasses will not fit in small box. I add only 1$ to all this for gas cash to make the 10 mile drive to the PO.
Insurance-tracking-2/3 day delivery- you will be lasing before the weekend for sure.
If you have gotten a price different from the GB price list in post #2 or want a laser not listed I need you to copypasta your PMs from Gray and PM/fwd that to me. That is the only way to be sure of no mistakes.
If anyone has questions about the method of payment plz PM me.
note: unless requested otherwise, all PL-C lasers will be sent with altered circular key lock, which allows the removal of that key in both the 'on' and 'off' position.
plz note that the 'on' red button found with the current PL-Cs is very touch sensitive and the laser can be turned on at times you may not desire.(like in a suitcase -bag- backpack - etc.) So I suggest that you ALWAYS either turn the laser off with the circular key, remove the tailcap pin, remove the battery(ies) or a combination of any two. ALWAYS store lasers in a place that youngsters cannot possibly gain access. If you do NOT they WILL be playing with them first chance they get.
If you are looking at this thread for the very first time plz read all of it.
for more info see the many reviews of JETLASERS.
If you are not in the CONUS or Canada- DO add yourself to this list but also contact Gray at JETLASERS for availability and your cost to ship. Your choice(s) will be sent to you from JETLASERS- not me.
I am now taking names to add to the GB#6 'maybe' list- this atm will not be binding. The title of this thread will change as this GB goes thru the steps. So I suggest you do a subscription to it as you will be notified via email when things progress. To see how I host these GBs see any of the OPs from the first 5 GBs a few things have changed but basically this GB will be ran the same, especially this one which has pretty much all questions answered-so please do your own homework and ask me questions only after you have tried to find the answers yourself. The only request I have is to allow Gray and I to solve any issues you may encounter before posting complaints on the forums. AND when you can, please make a thread with your HONEST review of your new JETLASER item, plus a +rep for Gray would be a kind gesture too.
link to GB #5 OP- contains what is available ad GB prices. READ it slowly and throughly and look at all links provided within.
I do only PP for the shipping and handling costs. I do not use PP for the cost of your items unless you make arrangements with me in advance. So have your $$ ready ahead of time for your USPS MO(preferred)-bank or personal check.
If your personal check does not clear(or does not in time to send the $$ to JETLASER) it will be returned to you.
So be ready to send it early in the payment due period.
I would rather send a USPS MO to someone I know and trust than PP a stranger. I am no stranger on this forum. All items are shipped by me with full insurance and signed delivery confirmation for CONUS it will arrive in 2 to 3 biz days. Using this method has never failed me so far. You get to see your laser on my meters before you pay me for the shipping. Should you not like what you see I will refund you laser cost via USPS MO and re-sell it or return it to JETLASER. I ordinarally only ship to your CONFIRMED PP ADDY!!- no outside CONUS- Upon request I will now ship to Canada(but you choose the method of shiping and how you want the box labeled once it leaves my hands the rest is on you.-but SORRY--still no PO boxes-APOs -ETC-- I may ask you to PP 1$ for payment of goods in order to get your confirmed PP address and to be able to print your ship label.
Those outside of CONUS/Canada are fine for signing on for the GB#6, but you will pay JETL and receive your item directly from JETL. See Gray for your shipping costs and pricing. JETL only ships via DHL Express- very fast-very safe but not very cheap. 100% great shipping so far. Be penny wise not pound foolish- DHL Express is the smart choice.
There may be a additional shipping charge for an equal share per laser for the cost of China to Texas ship costs. In the past this has been as high as 14$ and a low 7$ and in a few GBs that shipping that was entirely paid by JETLASERS.
for now I have no exact date for the final days of this GB. I strongly suggest that you both PM me and post here to get on the list and do a subscription w/ email notification for this thread. There MAY be a limit to the number of items that we will be allowed to order, so don't count on jumping in at the very last minute. All those not in the CONUS/Canada must order the GB items directly from Gray but can be added to this GB lists --sorry its not my choice, but I have no intentions of getting in a jamb due to customs,the USA IRS, VAT, duty, or seizure of your items.
There are a few lasers in my possession from JETL that are new and FS.
Pricing is very close to that in the GB....PM me if you want a good deal on an overspec JETLASER and dont want to wait for this GB to close. My prices are firm so no lowball offers please.
1) hakzaw1-- Ti-B 532 or 405--next time- upgrading 635- 200 to 400-PL-D.
2) yobresal- My guess is that Luke will want a 532nm JETLASER(since he builds all the others himself-lol) no response.
4) CHDHC-- Corbin sez yes but his bank sez NO-- maybe next round.
5) tysonc1979---sitting this on out.
7) jmgallegro-??==where are you Jose??
10) Whodunit-13579-405nm 150mW Ti pen, and the 532nm 100mW Ti pen.
USPS MO for four lasers on the way-thanks professor.
11) Ra1nfade....."gonna pull the trigger on the Ti-B 532/150 @ $235."
18) Janx-(singapore) will be ordering directly from Gray.
20) Bobby Shaftoe-Rod has a credit to use for this GB.. wants a Ti-B $220 has creditof IIRC $255. Ordered- Stlll had credit 0f $35.
some I have put on this list were those who tried to go with an earlier GB but needed to wait.:cryyy:This was done purely to give them a spot on the list.
As this is NOT a binding list there is no need to worry about being on it ATM.
If you are sure you want out plz just PM me and I will edit.
copypasta from last GB- some prices may have changed. SO be advised!!
_IF WANTED w/o glasses/goggles deduct $10.
445/300------$220--see my review in the reviews subforum--now!
both take 16340 (two) not included. but do come with chargers.
PM Gray about the other options for Ti-B/532.
250mw >250mw 269$ ..279-369$ <--- " ".....my fav.
600mw >600mw 560$... 669-999$ (see Brazil Regina's review--woot!peak close to 1W!!!) you go girl!!
First Review of 635/200mW JETLASER-- PICS!!
JETLASERS is the only Company in the World offering Ti lasers with so many choices.
Stock afaik IS Limited so You check with Gray(lpf Pm ) for availability and price.
PM Gray for more info.
532nm 100mW ...$165 NEW lower price!
532/200 and 532/250 are no longer offered ATM.
650nm 200mW $165-darker red color NEW lower price!!
Review: Jetlasers 3x and 5x beam expanders-these are quality optics and allow for lower divergance and burning abilities at greater distance.
You must choose adapter for JETL B.E.s. PL-C or Ti. One adapter comes free with each BE.
All PL-C/D (et al) orders come with safety glasses or goggles, Charger. One pair circular keys- one wired tailcap dongle and one new style JETL cap pin- nice.
JETLASERS eyeware comes free with a laser order(you get the glasses style w/ the orange lenses unless you ask for a different type (ie the goggles style are better if you need to wear them over your eyeglasses or if you want any pair other than the orange lens--the blue lens are cool) --fairly good protection at a low price-very nice case- the orange are good for most all nms--starting at 23$w/ laser purchase or previous laser gotten. All others add shipping.
all above prices are for the GB ONLY--subject to change.
JETL lasers are NOT shipped w/ batteries due to new regs.
I still sell 18650s and chargers PM for details.
I'm in, but like you said ill have to get Gray to post directly to me because of me being in the UK, I just need to find a damn paypal i can use as paypal won't accept my card.
Do you know if the 800mW version is available yet?
I am not totally sure why but it is possible that some of the 12X diodes purchased by JETLASERS were in fact 10X. This is a possible explaination why they were unable to get consistant overspec mWs from the Pl-C 405/800.
It cost Jetl a lot to refund-or replace the 800s considering the shipping, this having to be done several times. Like I say I am not sure what happened by those making these descisions at JETL may just not want to offer more than the pl 405/500s and 405/300 Ti-Bs. I suggest you email or PM Gray directly for more info.
in another thread I suggested placing a sticky dot over the opening on PL-Ds and Ti-Bs (to keep out dust)but need to add that failure to remove this BEFORE turning the laser on could reesult in smoking the sticker and maybe even getting something on the front lens. SO ... take extra care in regards to this practice.
In Regards to JETL GBers not residing in CONUS- I need to still add you to the GB lists even tho your payment and shipping will be directly via Gray.
This is needed so Gray can know how many are wanting GB prices as his bosses can, and may, limit the number of units allowable per GB at any time. I am still here to answer questions and provide support but all other matters such as returns or repairs will be thru Gray at JETL.
ATM use the price list in the OP of JETL GB#5. All three nm (445/405/532) are now available in the Ti-Bs and this is one laser you will never want to sell. Ask any of those who were shown a demo of it in person at SELEM (PontiacG5- Rocket-daguin,aryntha, Dr Evil, and qumefox et al) all the LPF members attending SELEM were also offered a demo of the superswitch and using the code. IMO IIRC they were about 50/50 in regards to finding it easy to use. It does take practice.
BTW it is not possible afaik to get the PL-D host with the PL-C switch.
But you MAY be able to get a PL-D with the switch code bypassed (IDK for sure) and also Gray tells me that he is working with his techs to change the switch to be able to us a more simple code.
@paul--thanks for the kind words.
I will put both you and Bob on the May-Be-Interested list.
I would like to see GB#6 take less time than the previouse GBs.
So kindly please begin to narrow your choices and be prepared for the next phase of GB #6 for all JETLASER Items- including very nice stands- Diff grates- BEs-glasses, goggles and more.
I think the two best sellers this time will be the Ti-Bs and the PL-C 532/250.
Consistantly overspec and reliability is even better with these than the other fine lasers.
Most questions are answered in the OPs of past JETL GBs.
plz look there before you PM me-T Y.
Depending on how much JL is charging for my repairs on my Ti-pen 200/532, I may consider a Ti-pen 20/635. Does that count as being included in the GB#6?
Was in on the #2 GB, hak is an awesome guy to deal with and everything went super smooth.
only $430 ( w/o eyeware) with charger and yr. warranty.
You can apply your refund and any cost for shipping not already refunded.
The superswitch is not so hard- takes some practice but..
BTW I no longer recommend a sticker over the apeture of the PL-Ds(they have no shutter) as, if left on, and the code is entered the laser comes on instantly and is not as quick to shut down as the PL_Cs are. so make a cap from something else to keep out the dust. You sure dont want to smoke a sticky dot onto the front lens.
I'm not a huge fan of the "superswitch" (I had a WL Arctic) but its not a dealbreaker.
Also, I'm not getting a refund. They are fixing my PL-C 250 and shipping it back to me. Then I'll decide on selling it (and my firedragon) to help pay for this one. I didn't know a refund was possible?
Hak, do you know if the Ti-B will be offered in 532?
************************you have your choice of PL-C or PL-D same price.
PM Gray about moar details on 532 Ti-Bs.
how many people do you usually need for this to go through?
and how long does it generally take from the "ok send money" to "laser at my door step"
EDIT: and for that price, is the googles, batts, charger included?
or is there an "add on" feature?
or do we have to get them separately?
********* it varies-- for the JETL GBs, Gray and I just keep an eye on the list as it grows and when it feels right we move into the next phase.
Once all the MO & bank checks have come in or the personal checks have cleared our money is bank transferred to Gray- IF all the lasers wanted are in stock he boxes them up and sends via DHL Express pdq- that takes up to five days to get to me, but one time I had them in hand in less than 72 hrs!
I inspect and test them, sending all a metering pic to thier Email addies and unless someone at the time declines I send them out- insured w/ signed delivery conf. with 2/3 day delivery. Never had anyone opt for the refund.
Refunds are sent in the form of a USPS MO- which, if you mess with one ,is AFAIK a federal offence IIRC.
I dont ask for the shipping cost until they are in my hands. I ask for that to be sent PP as a 'personal payment owed for service', which it is(no fee). I do not want to take payments for the lasers themselves via PP as I may someday down the road have to PROVE that these transactions were not part of a profit making biz. Anyone not comfortable with this is free to not get in on my GBs. Personally I would rather send a USPS MO to a friend or some one with good rep than a PP payment to a stranger. PP being a part of EekBay is more inclined to helpful to a buyer if it was for a Feebay deal for all others- not so much. Sellers using PP get scammed by some buyers so it is a two way street.
BTW I do not ship outside of CONUS or send to any address other than your PP confirmed one w/o prior approval. No APOs, PO Boxes etc.
All JETLASER afaik come with glasses or goggles and a charger. Gray offers a 10$ discount if you decline the eye ware--- anyone getting Lasers needing 18650 batts can buy them from me and I will include them when I re-ship. They are also available from several other LPF members like Larry. There also may someday be a ban on Li batts being shipped.
Many answers to questions on my JETLASER GBs can be found in the OPs and other posts in my other JETL GBs.
Happy to help if you still have questions.


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It was nice to see the Wells Fargo Pavilion filled to near capacity as Music Circus began its 2012 season with a high-octane, high-energy production of "Grease,"directed by Glenn Casale.
This old chestnut by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey opened on Broadway in 1972 and ran for 3,388 performances at three different theaters. The subsequent movie was a runaway hit for John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
Fortunately, this is a show that is filled with snappy tunes (if not exactly always intelligent lyrics — "shoowop, shoowally, wally, yippity, boom-de-boom, chang-chang, changadee-chang-chibop, that's the way it should be, wahoo, yeah" — interesting characters, and lively dances that keep the toes tapping and the brain kind of not thinking about the plot of the show.
In these politically correct times, what would be the chance of getting a play produced that dealt with a wholesome young girl falling for what she thinks is a wholesome young man, who turns out to be one of the "greasers" at her school, and ultimately realizing that if she wants to fit in all she has to do is abandon all of her moral values, don a skin-tight outfit and spike heels, pierce her ears, poof up her hair, learn to smoke and drink and start undulating around the guy?
Now she fits in, she has friends, she has a boyfriend and everybody lives happily ever after. It's a show I really want to hate, but somehow can't, because it's so darn much fun.
So I won't dwell on the plot. I'll just think about the fun on stage, the performances and the infectious tunes.
Though "Grease" focuses on Danny and Sandy, this is really more of an ensemble show than one would imagine. There are 15 in the cast and each gets his or her turn to shine throughout the evening. There is no denying that it stretches the imagination to think of any of these actors as high school students — but if "Glee" can make it work with 25- to 30-year-old "teenagers," so can Music Circus.
And make it work they do. Kirsten Scott is sweet and innocent as Sandy and you feel her discomfort when confronted with the hard-edged drinking and smoking "Pink Ladies." Her "Hopelessly Devoted to You" is a song that was not in the original stage show, but was written by John Farrar for the movie.
Lesli Margherita (Rizzo) could not be more different from Sandy, with a brittle, hard edge to her that hints of a difficult life. And yet, when she thinks she has been "knocked up" by boyfriend Kenickie (Michael D. Jablonski), her vulnerable side shines through when she defiantly belts "There Are Worse Things I Could Do."
Jablonski has one of the high moments of the show, as he drives onto the stage in his shiny hot rod, "Greased Lightning."
Melissa WolfKlain made an impression as Jan, one of the Pink Ladies. Her winning smile and perky attitude were difficult to ignore whenever she was on stage.
Brandon Albright has the macho swagger of Danny Zuko, who's really in love with Sandy, but is a slave to peer pressure. Unable to admit his feelings to his greaser buddies, he treats Sandy like any other good-looking girl in school. When she finally turns up in her sexy outfit, he is able to admit "You're the One that I Want."
If one doesn't think too carefully about the thin plot of this show, or the age of the "teenagers," and just concentrates on all the elements that make it up, "Grease" is a delightful evening of theater that will send you home humming at least one of its songs.
And that's the way it should be, wahoo, yeah!
Labels: Grease, Music Circus
You just can't stop the beat going on at the Davis Musical Theatre Company these days. A sparkling new production of "Hairspray," directed by Jason Hammond, opened last week to a sold-out house of cheering fans, whose enjoyment of the show only served to heighten the feeling of joy as the show came to an end.
"Hairspray" is a stage show based on the 1988 John Waters film, brought to the stage with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. DMTC has created a big show with a cast of almost 40 and a 17-piece orchestra. Sets by Mark and Christine Deamer are representative of the era (1960s Baltimore) rather than literal, and give the whole stage kind of a "Jetsons"-esque cartoon-like appearance, which allows for moving the various set pieces in and out easily.
This is the story of idealistic Tracy Turnblad (Eimi Taormina) who just loves to dance to the music on "The Corny Collins Show," modeled after "American Bandstand," and featuring Matt Taloff as Corny Collins. Her favorite day of the month is "Negro Day," when black kids take over the set. She loves their music and is staunchly in favor of integration. Though there is a story line of racial inequality, integration, interracial friendship and love, it is Tracy's story, that of a social misfit who desperately just wants to be herself, that takes center stage. Tracy is a girl with a big dream who isn't going to let the fact that she can't fit into a size 2 rain on her parade. She believes in the goodness of people, the equality of everyone and in taking a stand for what you know is right.
I have watched with pleasure as Taormina has risen from bit parts to more substantial roles with DMTC. With "Hairspray," she has come into her own fully as a leading lady. She simply makes this show, with an irrepressible personality and a sparkle that just won't quit.
Tracy's mother is Edna, a laundress who once had dreams of fame and fortune, but as her weight has soared, her self-esteem has dipped so low she "hasn't left the house since Mamie Eisenhower rolled her hose and bobbed her bangs." The loves of her life are her daughter Tracy and her husband, Wilbur (Andy Hyun), a novelty store owner. Edna is afraid her little girl is going to be hurt by trying to follow her dreams in a world where thin is in.
The role of Edna was played in the movie by drag queen Divine and on the stage by Harvey Fierstein. Stepping into the house dress and pumps for DMTC is Scott Minor, who puts a lot of oomph into his characterization.
Hyun, is, of course, wonderful in his role as Tracy's father, the only negative being that the age disparity between himself and Minor can't be solved with gray for his hair. But if you can get past the visual, he's great.
Outstanding is Danielle Hansen as Tracy's best friend, Penny Pingleton. Everybody should have a BFF like Penny. She begins to come into her own when the sight of Seaweed Stubbs (Erik Catalan) sets her heart going pitter-patter.
Seaweed's mother, the rhyming couplet-spouting Motormouth Maybelle, the host of the show on "Negro Day," is given a dazzling performance by Deborah Hammond.
Emily Jo Seminoff is another young actress whose progress I have enjoyed watching at DMTC. In this, she becomes the bad girl, Amber Von Tussle, the most popular girl (she thinks) on "The Corny Collins Show" and ready to assume the crown as Miss Hairspray. She plays the role to the hilt.
Patricia Glass is Amber's mother, the producer of the show, who is certain her daughter will skyrocket to fame and is willing to do anything to make that happen. Together, Seminoff and Glass are the villains you love to hate.
Of all amazing wigs in this production (designed by director Hammond), Glass may have the most bizarre. It's difficult to look at its sharp angles and not think of the Farrelly brothers' comedy film, "There's Something about Mary."
Alex Cesena plays Link Larkin, supposedly Amber's boyfriend, but whose life is changed by meeting idealistic Tracy. He sings well and ultimately makes a very ardent and tender-hearted boyfriend.
"Hairspray" takes the audience back to a more carefree time, and when the cast sings the finale, "You Can't Stop the Beat," Tracy has won the hearts not only of Baltimore, but of Davis as well.
Labels: DMTC, Hairspray
Before I went to review the Davis Shakespeare Ensemble's production of "Henry V," I rented the Kenneth Branagh movie to get myself in the mood for seeing this epic play. The movie, of course, has a cast of thousands. And as Henry, bloodied but unbowed, wades through the field of bodies at the end of the Battle of Agincourt I wondered how in the world the young Davis group was going to pull it off with a cast of five, all of whom were making their Davis Shakespeare Ensemble debut.
Well, the answer to that question was: surprisingly well. This production, directed by Rob Salas, works because of an amazingly talented cast who each play many parts. Casey Worthington is Henry V and others; Mitchell VanLandingham is the Dauphin, Canterbury and others; Kevin Ganger is Exeter, Pistol, Charles, and others; Misty Day is Nell Quickly, Fluellen, and others; and Cody Ganger is Catherine, Bardolph, and others.
It also works because of the ingenious costume design by Maggie S. Chan, who has woven an intricate set of chains for each actor over which are laid sashes, capes, and other bits of costume to allow for instant transformation into the next character, whether a soldier, a townsman, or a king.
The close confines of the UC Davis Arboretum Gazebo make it possible for the slow motion battles, with real swords flashing uncomfortably close to the audience, yet always under close supervision by the actor, to actually give one the sense of being in a real battle. (And kudos to whoever painted the beautiful French and British shields).
No dialect coach is listed, but the ability to switch from English to French to a broad Scottish accent may seem effortless, but had to have taken great effort to bring it all off so seamlessly. (As a native American speaker, I can't address the actual authenticity of the languages, but it sounded good to me!)
The story takes place at the death of Henry IV and the rise to the throne of his heretofore high living son, Henry V. The new king, not unlike the current Prince Harry, likes to party and has a reputation, though he surprises everyone by taking very seriously his new role as King. Having been assured by Canterbury (with extensive corroborative material) that England has the right to claim lands in France, because of Henry's roots in the French royal family, the young king makes his intentions known.
The Dauphin responds with an insult in the form of tennis balls and, in reply, Henry announces that he will invade France. All culminates with Henry's rousing St. Crispin's day speech, the battle and the ultimate defeat of the French by the English (history records that some 8,000 French were killed, as compared to a few hundred English).
And, of course, there is a girl, the French Princess Catherine, who is wooed, and eventually won by the victorious Henry. The scene with Catherine and her maid, who is trying to teach the young Princess some words in English is very cute and a nice break from the heavier war plans.
If there was any downside to my evening at this Davis Shakespeare Ensemble production, it was an older British couple sitting nearby who talked and giggled throughout most of Act 2. Such behavior would be rude anywhere, but it was a terrible distraction in a venue as small as the Gazebo.
The Davis Shakespeare Ensemble has a real winner with this production, and what a nice way to spend a pleasantly warm evening in Davis. Spray on some mosquito repellant, though. I didn't, and made a tasty meal for several mosquitos throughout the night.
Labels: Davis Shakespeare Ensemble, Henry V
Triple Espresso
There are some for whom "Triple Espresso," the new "highly caffeinated comedy"at Sacramento's Cosmopolitan Cabaret, may not be their "cup of tea" (pun intended), but it's important to remember that a cabaret show is not the same as a show you would expect to see in a theater.
If you are into laughter, an intimate setting, impromptu audience participation, and some broad, low-brow humor, you're going to enjoy this production.
Early in 1995, Bill Arnold, Michael Pearce Donley and Bob Stromberg, three successful solo performers who admired each other's work, gathered over coffee, never knowing the full impact that caffeinated brew would have on their future.
They decided to write something they could perform as a trio — something fun, something unusual, something that would make people laugh so hard they'd snort and embarrass themselves.
I didn't see any snorting at the Continental Cabaret, but there was no doubt the audience was having a great time, and doing more than their share of tittering.
You can't argue with success. In the past 15 years, "Triple Espresso" has entertained more than 1.7 million people in 50 cities in six countries in three languages (English, German and Flemish). The show continuously ran for 12 years in Minneapolis and 10 years in San Diego.
Arnold, Donley and Stromberg have opened the Sacramento run and will play the roles until July 10, when they are replaced by another trio, to run through July 22. Some 30 actors have been trained to take on the roles, making it possible to have the show running in several locations at the same time.
Hugh Butternut (Donley) is a lounge lizard, who has been the pianist at the Triple Espresso Coffeehouse for some 20 years. He wears colorful sequined jackets, has a big smarmy grin and a patronizing manner as he invites the audience to sing along with some of his favorite musical numbers from the '70s.
To celebrate his 20th anniversary, Butternut has invited his two former partners, Bobby Bean (Bob Stromberg) and Buzz Maxwell (Bill Arnold), to join him for the occasion. He is hoping to heal the rift that occurred during an embarrassing incident on "The Mike Douglas Show."
Bean, who has the personality of a used car salesman, is all smiles and joy at seeing his old partner. Maxwell, however, is sullen, angry and determined not to participate in the grand reunion. It all goes back to the TV appearance and little bits and pieces of information continue to drop throughout the show, until finally all is revealed in a hilarious number toward the end.
The trio (well, two of them anyway) try to relive the glory days of their success, though their success was more of a "I coulda been a contender" type of memory. They never really hit the big time … and they blame it on that Mike Douglas incident.
In flashbacks, each man reprises the high point of his talent — Bean's attempt to hit it big in Africa, doing a funny medley of old songs sung with a tribal beat.
Maxwell is a laid-back, inept magician doing some of the funniest magic you've ever seen. (It takes great talent to be that bad!)
This is a corny show that will keep the cabaret crowd laughing. After the show, the audience has an opportunity to meet the performers in the lobby, and pose for photos.
Labels: cabaret, CMT, Triple Espresso
How I Learned to Drive
One of the first things that hits you in the first monologue of playwright Paula Vogel's "How I Learned to Drive," now at Capital Stage under the tight direction of Janis Stevens, is the quality of the writing. There is a Steinbeck-esque quality to the descriptive passages.
"Here on the land the Department of Agriculture owns, the smell of sleeping farm animal is thick in the air. The smells of clover and hay mix with the smells of the leather dashboard …"
It bodes well for what is to come, and the production does not disappoint.
"Sometimes to tell a secret, you first have to teach a lesson," says L'il Bit (Stephanie Gularte), who uses driving instructions as a metaphor for general behavior, and, as the play progresses, to describe sexual abuse at the hands of her "Uncle Peck" (James Hiser).
There are no superlatives strong enough to describe Gularte's performance. She plays a woman in her middle 30s looking back over her life, and remembering her conflicted emotions around abuse by Uncle Peck, the only person in her family she felt actually understood her. In chameleon-like fashion, Gularte can be 35 or 11 with only the help of a pony tail and a change in the expression on her face. It is a remarkable performance.
Hiser is disturbingly smarmy as the uncle with whom L'il Bit has a convoluted relationship, yet while smarmy, he is also almost likable, as he exudes Southern charm.
L'il Bit is a lonely girl in a dysfunctional family, longing for love from someone, happy with a grown-up who is willing to listen to her, who tells her he loves her, who seems to understand her but, even as a young child, knowing that things were not quite right.
The action goes back and forth, in L'il Bit's memory, from childhood to adulthood and back again. The girl is aware that she is not entirely innocent in the relationship. She plays her own cards by being consciously seductive, encouraged by her manipulative uncle.
"Nothing is going to happen between us — until you want it to," he tells her at several stages of her puberty, implying casually that she'll give in with enough pressure.
He is the adult in all this, a position of power he uses to ensure that something is, in fact, happening between them.
"You're crossing the line," L'il Bit will tell Peck when he gets too close and he will back off … but never entirely.
The cast includes Eric Wheeler, Jamie Jones and Melanie Marshall as a kind of Greek Chorus, keeping the action moving and filling in as several other characters, including L'il Bit's weird family, who offer a surprising amount comedy in this otherwise dark story.
This play gives a complex look at the subject of incest and molestation, the complicated relationship between a young girl and a man she has known and loved all of her life. But her final monologue reveals for all what it is like to be in her situation and what it does to a girl for the rest of her life. It is chilling.
The brilliant writing of Vogel, who won a Pulitzer Prize for drama for this play; the brilliant direction of one of Sacramento's true gems, Janis Stevens; and an incredibly talented cast at the top of their game make this a play not to be missed.
Labels: Capital Stage, How I Learned to Drive


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Title: Rescue Us
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: A Most Love Dogs Novel
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Publisher: DreamSpinner Press
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Everyone needs to be rescued sometimes.
As a vet tech, Daniel is usually first in line to come to animals' aid. When he and his boss get a call about an animal hoarding situation, they expect the handful of badly treated dogs… but the tiger comes as a surprise.
Wes recently left his job to care for his sick mother. Now that she's on the mend, he needs work, and he finds it at a bustling shelter. But the animals aren't the only ones in need. His kind, chatty coworker Daniel is dealing with an abusive boyfriend—something Wes, whose father was an alcoholic, has experience handling. Wes steps up to help Daniel kick his boyfriend to the curb, but in the process, he finds himself falling for Daniel himself.
Navigating a new relationship when they both have traumatic pasts is one thing. But when a shady group starts targeting the tiger they are trying to find a zoo placement for, the stakes are raised even higher. Can Wes and Daniel come together to rescue the animals—and each other?
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Denman is such a huge part of Harry Findlay's life that he could not even escape the horse's name from 10,000 miles away.
The Aussie version, who is owned by Sheik Mohammed, is equally as impressive as his British namesake, having won nine of his 11 starts, including two Group Ones, for $A1.194million in prize money. He will be looking for his 10th victory in tomorrow's Australian Guineas at Flemington in only his second run over a stamina-testing mile.
Now there is the unique possibility that British punters could soon be following two top-notch Denmans. The connections of the Peter Snowden-trained Denman have already intimated that Dubai or England are possible targets down the line for a colt rated the best to have carried Sheik Mohammed's colours in the southern hemisphere.
And you won't get any argument from Findlay, whose ace Denman has won 15 of his 20 starts and will be given the chance to redeem himself in the Gold Cup in two weeks after his Aon Chase hiccup at Newbury.
Another Aussie star, Starspangledbanner was recently bought by Coolmore for a reputed $A10m to join Aidan O'Brien's stable, but leading Melbourne racing writer Tim Habel insisted: 'Denman's a better horse, the most exciting here at the moment.