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July 31, 2017 | ||||||
Say Goodbye to Juuuuu-Lyyyy. And A Fuck You to Tropical Storm EmilyThe Nike company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse. The most common coupons and promo codes available for nike.com are free shipping codes and 20% off codes. Nike rarely offers codes on their newest styles, with the most common promo code being for an extra 20% off clearance items. The flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white, with a blue rectangle in the canton -- referred to specifically as the "union" -- bearing fifty small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows, where rows of six stars alternate with rows of five stars. The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America, and the 13 stripes -- 7 red and 6 white -- represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain, and became the first states in the U.S. The Piper PA-32R is a six-seat, high-performance, single engine, all-metal fixed-wing aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft of Vero Beach, Florida. The design began life as the Piper Lance, a retractable gear version of the Piper Cherokee Six. Later models became known by the designation Piper Saratoga; the primary difference being the development of a tapered wing on the Saratoga, replacing the "Hershey Bar" wing on the Lance. Where is this Piper PA-32R right this very moment?
Playing desert golf requires a few adjustments in technique. If the ball leaves the fairway, be prepared to hit off the hard ground/rocks or use the Desert Rule. The Desert Rule means playing the ball as a lateral hazard and taking a stroke penalty, just as if the ball went into a water hazard. If your golf ball hits those large saguaro cacti it often gets stuck, resulting in a one-stroke penalty. Can you identify the course where you must beware this cactus as a greenside hazard? And for even more points... can you identify which hole? The golf hole, not the other one. In Norse mythology, Mjolnir is the hammer of Thor, a major Norse god associated with thunder. Mjolnir is depicted in Norse mythology as one of the most fearsome and powerful weapons in existence, capable of leveling mountains. In his account of Norse mythology, Snorri Sturluson relates how the hammer was made by the dwarven brothers Eitri and Brokkr, and how its characteristically short handle was due to a mishap during its manufacture. The rule of Thor's mystical hammer is simple and straightforward: whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor. Despite being in a world populated by powerful superheroes, not everyone has the purity of intent to wield the Norse god's trademark weapon.
The Starry Night is an oil on canvas by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, just before sunrise, with the addition of an idealized village. It has been in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City since 1941, acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest. It is regarded as among Van Gogh's finest works, and is one of the most recognized paintings in the history of Western culture. Rose lattices help you to train climbing roses to grow upward as well as horizontally to showcase the blooms. Rose trellises also give your climbing roses a sturdy structure so they will be safe in high winds and rain. Vinyl lattice is a smart choice of materials to make a rose lattice. Vinyl will not decay as wood does from rain and sun and creates a long-lasting project that does not need any maintenance.
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July 29, 2017 | ||||||||
Insert Your Favorite Weekend Joke Here.
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July 28, 2017 | ||||||
Politicians Are People Who Have Too Few Morals To Remain Lawyers.The Radius Toothbrushes Original Toothbrush will have you cleaning your mouth in a Big way. The Original provides an all-over mouth clean that leaves you feeling like you just went to the dentist. A soft, wide, massaging head helps improve gum health by increasing blood to the gums through daily stimulation. Healthy gums are proven to help reduce the risk of heart disease but most toothbrushes are either too hard or too small to attend to the gums. Available in both left and right handed varieties, with 6,500 soft bristles, 3x more than ordinary toothbrushes, help improve gum health with wide soft massage, and the bristles last up to 3x longer than ordinary toothbrushes. Whether you're heading to Ford Field as a Lions football fan from the suburbs or you're in town to root for that other team, there are several things you should know before tailgating in Detroit. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Detroit Lions tailgating experience. Michigan's Blue Law, which restricted the sale of alcohol on Sundays, was changed in 2010. Alcohol sales are now legal on Sundays except from 2am to 7am and since most Lions games are on Sundays at 1pm, which gives tailgaters time to buy supplies downtown that day if they haven't planned ahead. Unlike the Pontiac Silverdome, Ford Field itself has limited parking, which fills up quickly. Even so, the best-known place to tailgate in Detroit is Eastern Market, a location that's about 10 minutes away from Ford Field. Okay, more than a few handfuls of folks were able to correctly identify the meaning of this arm tattoo, so here is the first plus a few of the more informative ones.
Bunnings Warehouse is Australia's largest household hardware chain, owned by Wesfarmers since 1994, and has stores in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Bunnings was founded in Western Australia in 1887, by two brothers who had emigrated from England. Initially a limited company focused on sawmilling, it became a public company in 1952 and subsequently expanded into the retail sector, purchasing several hardware stores. Bunnings began to expand into other states in the 1990s, and opened its first warehouse-style store in Melbourne in 1994. The chain currently has over 300 stores and over 30,000 employees. Snyder's of Hanover traces its roots to a bakery formed in Hanover, Pennsylvania, by Harry Warehime in 1909. In 1950, the company was split into two independent companies: Snyder's of Hanover and Snyder of Berlin. The Hanover Canning Company (later called Hanover Brands, and now Hanover Foods) purchased Snyder's of Hanover. Snyder's of Hanover was again spun off as an independent company in 1981. In 2010, a plan to merge with rival Utz Quality Foods was blocked by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. On July 22, 2010, it was announced that Snyder's of Hanover would be merging with Lance Inc. to create one of the largest snack food companies in the nation. The merged company became Snyder's-Lance.
Despite their being four Hooters restaurants in Brazil as late as 2013, it looks like the chain is down to one single store these days, making the location for this photo not too difficlt to determine. So instead we'll be returning to Las Vegas and trying to find what building has neon green accent lighting. And hint: it's not the MGM. Miracle-Gro usually refers to a plant food brand made by Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. It is commonly used in gardens and houseplants because Miracle-Gro provides nutrients to plants that are otherwise depleted from the soil over time. This allows plants fed with Miracle-Gro to grow faster than unfertilized plants because Miracle-Gro provides readily available material for plants to use in the production of new plant cell structures . One of the main components of this chemical fertilizer is nitrogen derived from ammonium and nitrates. Miracle-Gro fertilizers come in different ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and both regular and moisture control varities. Miracle-Gro for flowers has a 15-30-15 ratio, meaning that there is 15% nitrogen, 30% phosphorus, and 15% potassium by weight. |
July 27, 2017 | |||||
Lots of Replies On The Tattoo, With An Easter Egg. All Tomorrow.Old and busted: Dad surprises his son with a bat for his birthday. The new hotness: well, it took him a few games, but the kid made good on his promise to hit a game winning home run. Bonus: dad catches it. Well done, dad. Febreze is a brand of household odor eliminators manufactured by Procter & Gamble. It is sold in North America, Brazil, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The name "Febreze" comes from the words "fabric" and "breeze." First introduced in test markets in March 1996, the fabric refresher product has been sold in the United States since June 1998, and the line has since branched out to include air fresheners, plug-in oil, scented disks, odor-eliminating candles, and automotive air fresheners. Febreeze Are Effects is packaged in a uniquely shaped aerosol can that breaks category norms, stands out on the shelf, is easy to use and delivers a superb scent experience for consumers. Clive Cussler is an American adventure novelist and underwater explorer. His thriller novels, many featuring the character Dirk Pitt, have reached The New York Times fiction best-seller list more than 20 times. One such novel titled Black Wind -- Vento Nero in Italian -- centers around a Imperial Japanese plot to launch a biological warfare attack on the United States Dirk Pitt Jr., his father, and his sister Summer must foil the plot and expose and stop the antagonists before a deadly toxin can be spread in released over Los Angeles. The story's historical prologue takes place in December 1944. The commanding officer of the I-403, a Japanese I-400 class submarine, is given orders to launch a mysterious attack on the United States, a mission involving Japan's notorious biological warfare group, Unit 731. The I-403 reaches America's northwest coast, but is sunk before the mission can be carried out. Everyone loves the Las Vegas challenges, so when I come across a couple of them -- heh -- I try to save them up and see if they can't be tied together somehow. There's no sense in trying to find where these two engineers were testing the rigidity of the window glasss, as they were obviously enjoying their stay at The Palazzo. I would query you however, to see if you can identify what hotel that afford this unique view of The Luxor, and once you've done that, I'm hoping you might be able to give me some idea as to what she might be staring at off in the distance.
"No pain, no gain" is an exercise motto that promises greater value rewards for the price of hard and even painful work. Under this conception competitive professionals, such as athletes and artists, are required to endure pain and pressure to achieve professional excellence. It stems from the Latin phrase, "fortitudo e dolore venit" which roughly translates to, "with pain comes strength." The flag of Spain, colloquially known as "la Rojigualda", as it is defined in the Spanish Constitution of 1978, consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow and red, the yellow stripe being twice the size of each red stripe. Traditionally, the middle stripe was defined by the more archaic term of gualda, and hence the popular name rojigualda. The origin of the current flag of Spain is the naval ensign of 1785, Pabellón de la Marina de Guerra under Charles III of Spain. It was chosen by Charles III himself among 12 different flags designed by Antonio Valdés y Bazán. The flag remained marine for much of the next 50 years, flying over coastal fortresses, marine barracks and other naval property. During the Peninsular War the flag could also be found on marine regiments fighting inland. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the red and yellow color scheme of the flag remained intact, with the exception of the Second Republic period; the only changes centered on the coat of arms. Oh and one more thing. Four lanes going straight and only one turning? Where is this craziness? |
July 26, 2017 | ||||||
Lots of Cat References Today, Although Not By Design.A cat tree isn't just an extravagant purchase for a cat owner, it's actually a beneficial addition to the indoor environment. Humans live in a horizontal world but cats live in a vertical one and they depend on elevated areas for safety, comfort, exercise and fun. If you've ever had to retrieve your kitty from the top of the refrigerator or bookcase you know how much she enjoys being on the tallest perch in the room. For a frightened or timid cat, a smaller two tiered cat tree can provide a safe haven for her to stay relatively out in the open while maintaining a sense of security. Crate training your cat may seem downright impossible, especially if you've ever had to force your feline into his or her travel kennel in order to make a trip in the car. Driving to your favorite vet, groomer, or new home already produce heart-pounding anxiety in untrained cats, but if you crate train your feline, he or she will feel safe, secure, and both of you can enjoy the ride. If your cat could talk, would he or she expound on the virtues of the travel carrier, or, when asked about it, would you simply see your cat's tail cut through a cloud of dust kicked up by speedy, get-a-way paws? You cat may absolutely hate the crate, but with a healthy combination of time, patience, and gentle persuasion, he or she can learn to appreciate it and may even want to hang out there. The latin translation Sandis Vaginitis, which is plural, literally translates to "womens with chafing minge." To have sand in one's vagina means to be bothered, annoyed, or angry and to moan like a little bitch. The sandy vagina in question is a proverbial one; people of either gender can have a sandy vagina. A hypodermic needle is one of a category of medical tools which enter the skin, called sharps, is a very thin, hollow tube with a sharp tip which contains a small opening at the pointed end. It is commonly used with a syringe, a hand-operated device with a plunger, to inject substances into the body -- e.g., saline solution, solutions containing various drugs or liquid medicines -- or to extract fluids from the body, for example taking blood from a vein in venipuncture. Large bore hypodermic intervention is especially useful in catastrophic blood loss or treating shock. There are many possible routes for an injection, with the arm being a common location.
Antoine de Caunes, born on 1 December 1953 In Paris, is an animator of French television and radio, also filmmaker, actor, screenwriter and writer . Antoine de Caunes participated in the beginnings of the adventure Canal+, which earned him an important popularity. He plays the role of humorist on the show Nulle part ailleurs from 1987 to 1995, with the help of authors Albert Algoud and Laurent Chalumeau. This program, broadcast in plain language, serves as a showcase for the pay channel. There is the trublion who animates the arrival of the guest, more calmly interviewed by the presenter Philippe Gildas. De Caunes made the introduction of the show, asking comical questions in the middle. The public waits mostly for the finale, during which Antoine de Caunes, often accompanied by José Garcia, and together de Caunes and Garcia both disguised, conclude the hourlong show. If you have a scar that appears very red, you may be wondering how long it will stay red or whether it is permanent. First of all, all scars are permanent. Some scars can be lightened and softened so much that they barely show, but scars do not disappear completely, leaving normal, healthy skin behind. Also, the redness of a scar does not tell how permanent the scar is or how much it will heal and improve in the future. Almost all new scars are red, although they tend to be redder in some people than in others. When a wound first begins to heal, a lot of scar tissue is produced. This healing process is nourished by lots of tiny blood vessels that the body produces to -- at least temporarily -- provide an extra blood supply, which causes the area to appear red and warm to the touch. So what's up with this arm tattoo? I even spun things around and cleaned it up a bit, and still no dice. What can you make out of it?
A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Hernias come in a number of different types. Most commonly they involve the abdomen, specifically the groin. Groin hernias are most common of the inguinal type but may also be femoral. Symptoms are present in about 66% of people with groin hernias. This may include pain or discomfort especially with coughing, exercise, or going to the bathroom. Often it gets worse throughout the day and improves when lying down. A bulging area may occur that becomes larger when bearing down. Groin hernias occur more often on the right than left side. The main concern is strangulation, where the blood supply to part of the bowel is blocked. This usually produces severe pain and tenderness of the area. Still up for grabs: identify this classic what and find this red phone booth. |
July 25, 2017 | ||||
I Used To Be Able To Kill House Playing Advanture. Still Can, Now That I Think Of It.Adventure is a video game for the Atari 2600 video game console, released in California in late 1979–1980. In the game, the player controls a square avatar whose quest is to explore an open-ended environment to find a magical chalice and return it to the golden castle. The game world is populated by roaming enemies: three dragons that can eat the avatar and a bat that randomly steals and hides items around the game world. Adventure introduced a number of innovative game elements to console games, including a playing area that spanned several different screens and enemies that continued to move even when not displayed on the screen. The game was conceived as a graphical version of the 1977 text adventure Colossal Cave Adventure. It took developer Warren Robinett approximately one year to design and code the game, during which time he had to overcome a variety of technical limitations in the Atari 2600 console hardware, as well as difficulties with management within Atari. In this game, he introduced the first widely known video game Easter egg, a secret room containing text crediting himself for the game's creation. Robinett's Easter egg became a tradition for future Atari 2600 titles. There is also a bat that can roam across the kingdom freely, carrying a single item -- which can include the player's avatar or a dragon -- around. The bat has two states, agitated and non-agitated; when in the agitated state, the bat will either pick up or swap what it currently carries with an object in the present room, eventually returning to the non-agitated state where it will not pick up an object. The bat continues to fly around even if not present on the player's current screen and may continue moving or swapping around objects without the player's knowledge. The dragons, which kind of resemble ducks, were created by the evil magician who stole the chalice in the first place. There are three of them, named Yorgle, Grundle, and Rhindle. The first letter of each one's name refers to its color. Yorgle (yellow) is the easiest dragon to contend with as he is scared of the Yellow Key for some reason, and refuses to come near it. He guards the chalice when he can find it, but otherwise doesn't have any particular object to protect. Yorgles will be able to find this Subway. Now Grundle (green) runs at a medium speed and guards the black key, but when that's not available, also bridges and magnets. Grindles will be able to find this fat guy picking his nose. And the baddest of them all, Rhindle (red) is the fastest and most ferocious of the three dragons, and guards both the white key and the magical chalice with great tenacity. Of the three dragons, only Rhindles will be able to find this THK petrol station. And if you'd like to take a walk down memory lane, or perhaps just reacquaint yourself with the three aforementioned dragons, you can play Atari's Adventure here. Now kiss your morning goodbye. |
July 24, 2017 | |||||
Oh American Express, You So Crazy.Red wine glasses and white wine glasses differ in shape and size, driven by the types of wine they are intended to hold. Typically red wine glasses will be a bit taller and have a larger bowl than white wine glasses. In general reds are bigger and bolder wines so they require a larger glass to allow all those aromas and flavors to emerge. "But do I need both types?" While you can certainly get by with one set of glasses, if you expect to drink a number of different varietals you may find that the glassware is holding back your experience, particularly if you opt to drink Red wine out of a smaller White wine glass. Does that mean you won't enjoy your wine? Most definitely not. While the various shapes and sizes can be overwhelming, a proper varietal-glass pairing can make a tremendous difference. Old and busted: motorcycle cop's skills . The new hotness: Pasquali's scooter skills. Be careful bro, you'll break an ankle doing that! Have you ever wondered which pancake syrup is best, Aunt Jemima or Mrs. Butterworth? It's really a matter of personal preference, so which of the following sounds best to you? Aunt Jemima: cloyingly sweet corn syrup with some artificial flavor added. Mrs. Butterworth: cloyingly sweet corn syrup with a little molasses added to make it taste vaguely buttery. Personally, I go for Grade B maple syrup, which is a naturally flavoredl syrup where the maple taste is obvious enough to make it easy to detect all of the complexity that comes from its natural source. But if you are trying to avoid flavor and merely want sweetness, then you are best off with Aunt Jemima. There are two types of fog formation processes: cooling the surface by radiation of heat and by advection of moist air over an already cool surface. On the approach of a warm front, where the warm air will move overhead the heavier cold air, with light winds and any precipitation into the cold sector ahead of the warm front the cool air will cause saturation and the result is radiation fog. Advection fog forms when moist air moves over an already cold surface and cools from below so that the temperature reaches its dew point the air gets saturated and condensation will take place. Radiation fog forms over land only, where advection fog can form over sea too. Can you find this advection fog bank?
The three primary compounds used as sugar substitutes in the United States are saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose. Maltitol and sorbitol are often used, frequently in toothpaste, mouth wash, and in foods such as "no sugar added" ice cream. Erythritol is gaining momentum as a replacement for these other sugar alcohols in foods as it is much less likely to produce gastrointestinal distress when consumed in large amounts. When sweeteners are provided for restaurant customers to add to beverages such as tea and coffee themselves, they are often available in paper packets which can be torn and emptied. In North America, the colors are typically white for sucrose, blue for aspartame, pink for saccharin, yellow for sucralose, tan for turbinado, orange for monk fruit extract, and green for stevia. Wait, classic what? |
July 22, 2017 | ||||||||
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July 21, 2017 | |||||
Lately It Seems Like Everyone Is Going On Vacation Except Me.Open hook hangers are the most common type of clothes hanger, and fit on almost any closet hanger rod and can be removed and returned easily. For those same reasons, however, they are the most commonly stolen hangers. Ball top hangers are designed specifically to prevent theft while still offering guests the convenience of removing hangers from the closet. Can only be used with special ball top receptacles or special slotted wall racks. Closed loop hangers are our most theft-resistant hangers. These hangers are added to the hanger bar before installation. The closed loop prevents the hangers from being removed from the closet wall rack, which may make it difficult for guests to hang garments. Worldwide, the hotel industry uses these hangers to deter theft. Well this is weird. Why would anyone need to bring a chair into the bathroom when there's already a stepstool in there? Heelys is a brand of roller shoe that have one or more removable wheels embedded in each sole, similar to inline skates, allowing the wearer to walk, run, or, by shifting their weight to their heels, roll. The journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics published a study of injuries resulting from the use of Heelys. The study counted only significant injuries that required assessment by an orthopedic surgeon, ignoring minor injuries that were treated solely in the emergency department. The 10-week study of first time Heelys users found an injury rate of approximately 51 injuries per 100,000 children. For comparison, in 1997 the United States, nonfatal dog bites required 151 emergency department visits per 100,000 population. Last week I did a little blurb on the classic red phone box and wouldn't you know it, found another one. Another picture that is, because I need you to find the actual phone booth.
Well, it's almost time for lunch and since I have to get a lot of shit done today, have to make it fast. What kind of frozen pizza am I buying? Have you ever noticed that palm trees tend to bend toward the ocean? There is speculation that it is due to increased sunlight reflecting off the water, or that this is some evolutionary treat, allowing the naturally bouyant coconuts to float, land on new beaches and then germinate into a new tree. But the truth is it has to do with coastal erosion. The seaward side of near-coast palms tends to erode away, and the trees gradually lean out, and then try to grow straight up. The net effect is a bowing of the trunk if the erosion is gradual, but it can be 90-degrees if the failure is rapid and the tree does not die. |
July 20, 2017 | |||||
It Has Been 48 Years Since Neil Armstrong Stepped Down Onto The Lunar Surface.On the anniversary of the world's first moonwalk, watch how legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite anchored the very special broadcast. There are a lot of traditional and aesthetic reasons to have white sails. High visibility in case the boat is in trouble and needs help, cheaper cost than other colors and easier to maintain as it doesn't fade as noticeably, and white reflects the sun and keeps the boat cooler which is nice when you have no shade but clouds on the ocean. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, there is one functional reason to have white sails: Dacron. DuPont first developed this fabric and called it Dacron, and like Kleenex and ChapStick, today the brand name is universally used, regardless of the manufacturer. Dacron sails are extremely popular because of their low cost and great longevity, and while they don't "perform" as highly as more modern fabrics like Kevlar and carbon fiber, their value more than makes up for a loss of performance for most sailors. But the very properties that make Dacron good sailcloth make it hard to dye. It's naturally nonporous, which is great while you're at sea, but is bad if you want it to soak up dye. Full Throttle is an energy drink brand produced by Monster Energy. It debuted in late 2004 in the United States and Canada under its former owner The Coca-Cola Company. It is known for its sponsorship of National Hot Rod Association competitions from 2008 to 2012. On June 12, 2015, Monster Beverage closed on the deal to acquire The Coca-Cola Company's energy drinks line. Coca-Cola transferred ownership of all of its worldwide energy businesses including NOS, Full Throttle, and nine smaller brands to Monster. Monster transferred all of its non-energy drink businesses to Coca-Cola, including Hansen's natural sodas, Peace Tea, Hubert's Lemonade, and Hansen's juice products. Wow, these people throw one hell of a party. Russian, I think? Either way, can you tell me a little bit about it, either where it is or even what's written on the wall?
R2-D2 is a fictional robot character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas, who appears in the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and Rogue One. A small astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character and appears in all Star Wars films to date. Throughout the course of the films, he joins or supports Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga. English actor Kenny Baker played R2-D2 in all three original Star Wars films, and received billing credit for the character in the prequel trilogy, where Baker's role was reduced, as R2-D2 was portrayed mainly by CGI models and radio controlled props. I'd like to lease this space with the nice balcony view. Can you dig me up a phone number to call? |
July 19, 2017 | |||||
I'm All Out of Titles, I'm So Lost Without You.Keeping the freezer door open while you decide what you want to eat may seem like a big deal, considering that refrigerator accounts for 7% of your home's total energy use. When you open your freezer, the cold air that keeps your food fresh escapes and is replaced by warm air from the room; your freezer's compressor then has to then drive the warm air out and bring the temperature back to normal. But it turns out, it's a bad habit that isn't costing us too much: open door situations draw about as much as leaving two CFL's on for an hour or so. If you repeat your bad habit once a day for a year, it'll only set you back $1.50. The Kansas-Nebraska Act of May 30, 1854 created the territories of Nebraska and Kansas, which had to be surveyed before settlement could proceed. In November 1854, Captain Thomas J. Lee of the U.S. Army Topographic Engineers determined the Fortieth Degree of North Latitude along the Missouri River. On May 8, 1855, the cast iron monument on the bluff above was erected by Charles A. Manners to mark the beginning of the base line (Fortieth Parallel) forming the Nebraska - Kansas boundary. In 1855-56 Manners surveyed westward from the cast iron monument along the base line 108 miles to establish the Initial Point of the Sixth Principal Meridian. The Initial Point controls the system of section, townships, and ranges of the public land surveys in Nebraska, Kansas, and parts of Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. This FedEx driver is making a delivery somewhere in New York City. I want you to show me where.
Find the hotel that has this triangular pool house. A male Asian elephant has a long, hefty penis that he can move around with a set of enlarged muscles at its base. That lets him navigate it into a female's vagina, or masturbate by repeatedly striking his erect penis against his belly or some other hard object. Elephants are most interested in beating themselves when they're in the early stages of musth, the season of peak testosterone that leaves them aggressive, dribbling urine, and irresistibly sexy to female elephants. It doesn't last forever: they lose interest as the musth goes on. |
July 18, 2017 | |||||
And Now The Boss Lady Has The Death Plague, Too.Effective insulation greatly improves the energy efficiency of a hot tub. There are several different styles of hot tub insulation: some manufacturers fill the entire cabinet with foam, while others insulate the underside of the shell, the inside of the cabinet, or both. Not surprisingly, many manufacturers advertise the superiority of their approach to insulation, but few independent side-by-side comparisons are available. The hot tub pump and hot tub heater represent most of the power consumption in a hot tub and vary in use of power depending on their size. Energy efficiency of the tubs has been studied by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and after this study, both the California Energy Commission and National Resources Canada have taken an interest in the energy efficiency of portable hot tubs. California's portable electric hot tub listing include R Values of thermal insulation, and standby watts. Hot tub covers have been shown to reduce most of the evaporative losses from the pool when not in use. With this component of heat loss being 70% a cover with even a small R-value is able to achieve as much as a 75% reduction in heating costs when used as opposed to leaving the water surface exposed. Port-wine stains, also known as nevus flammeus and sometimes mistaken for strawberry marks, are present at birth and range from a pale pink in color, to a deep wine-red. Irregular in appearance, they are usually quite large, and caused by a deficiency or absence in the nerve supply to blood vessels. This causes vasodilation, the dilation of blood vessels, causing blood to pool or collect in the affected area. Over time, port-wine stains may become thick or develop small ridges or bumps, and do not fade with age. Such birthmarks may have emotional or social repercussions. Port-wine stains occur in 0.3% of the population, equally among males and females, and express unilaterally, i.e., on only one side, not crossing the midline of the body. Aircraft tires are amazing when you think about it. The typical airliner tire can handle a 38-ton load, meeting the ground 500 times before needing a re-tread which can take on seven times in its life. The key to their remarkable durability is maximizing the air pressure. Airliner tires are typically inflated to 200 psi -- which is roughly six times what you put in an automobile tire -- and the tires on an fighter jet are pumped to around 320 psi. So to properly inflate this underinflated front tire, where am I and my handy dandy bicycle pump headed to?
Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton with co-direction by Lee Unkrich, the film stars the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, and Willem Dafoe. It tells the story of the overprotective Ocellaris clownfish named Marlin who, along with a regal blue tang named Dory, searches for his abducted son Nemo all the way to Sydney Harbour. Along the way, Marlin learns to take risks and comes to terms with Nemo taking care of himself. The film was dedicated to Glenn McQueen, a Pixar animator who died of melanoma in October 2002. Finding Nemo shares many plot elements with Pierrot the Clownfish, a children's book published in 2002, but allegedly conceived in 1995. The author, Franck Le Calvez, sued Disney for infringement of his intellectual rights and to bar Finding Nemo merchandise in France. The judge ruled against him, citing the color differences between Pierrot and Nemo. You know this is going to be a really simply one that's been staring me in the face, but what's the deal with this pillow? At first I thought the song, but 'Copacabana' is all one word and the pillow looks like it's two words.
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July 17, 2017 | |||||
Goodnight, George Romero. Filmmaker, Writer, Pioneer, Icon, and Godfather To All Things Zombie.And of course near and dear to my heart, George A. Romero, who launched the zombie film genre with his 1968 “Night of the Living Dead,” died Sunday at the age of 77, following a brief battle with lung cancer. Romero died while listening to the score of one of his favorite films, The Quiet Man, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero, at his side. Made in Pittsburgh on a budget of $114,000, Night of the Living Dead made $30 million and while snubbed by the mainstream press, became a smash hit among horror aficionados and gore lovers. Romero worked on several other projects to little box office success before the first "Living Dead" sequel (and my personal favorite) "Dawn of the Dead" debuted in 1979 to great fanfare and critical acclaim. And if are so inclined, here's a better version with subtitles. Contrary to its recent misuse as a euphemism for audacity or courage, to have "brass balls" actually means to drive a hard bargain and to refuse to sell for less than what you ask for. The term dates back to the days when pawn shop brokers would traditionally hang three brass balls outside their shop doors to indicate their services. For YouTuber Zac Alsop, brass balls led to a VIP backstage experience at the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather press conference in London by posing as a member of McGregor's crew. Busch Beer, a 4.3% ABV economy brand pale lager was introduced in 1955 as Busch Bavarian Beer; the brand name was changed in 1979 to Busch Beer. Other beers marketed under the Busch brand name are Busch Light, a 4.1% pale lager introduced in 1989, Busch Ice, a 5.9% ice beer introduced in 1995, and Busch NA, a non-alcoholic brew. Ingredients are a mix of American-grown and imported hops and a combination of malt and corn. At a slightly lower price point than flagship brand Budweiser, it serves as Anheuser-Busch's second most popular brand. Mayflies are aquatic insects belonging to the order Ephemeroptera. Mayflies are relatively primitive insects and exhibit a number of ancestral traits that were probably present in the first flying insects, such as long tails and wings that do not fold flat over the abdomen. Mayflies hatch from spring to autumn in enormous numbers, some hatchings large enough attract tourists. During the weekend of June 13–14, 2015, a large swarm of mayflies caused several vehicular accidents on the Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge, carrying Pennsylvania Route 462 across the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. The bridge had to be closed to traffic twice during that period due to impaired visibility and obstructions posed by piles of dead insects. Adult mayflies are collected and eaten in many parts of China and Japan. "Marge, let's end this feudin' and a fussin' and get down to some lovin'." - Homer Simpson, Season 3, Episode 20.
After dropping two of the first three games of the series to the Yankees, if the Red Sox lost the nightcap of the doubleheader their lead in the AL East would have been just 1.5 games, but thanks to an exceptional outing from David Price, the Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-0 and now lead New York by 3.5 games as well the Rays by three games. It was the first time the Yankees have been shut out all season. A Testicle Festival is an event held at several small towns in which the featured activity is the consumption of animal testicles, usually battered and fried. The oldest such festival takes place in Byron, Illinois, and features turkey testicles. Similar festivals are held in Deerfield, Michigan; Olean, Missouri; Tiro, Ohio; Oakdale, California; Huntley, Illinois; Stillwater, Oklahoma;Salmon, Idaho and Clinton, Montana, some of which feature cattle testicles. The three-day Testicle Festival in Fargo, North Dakota was the site of a 2001 riot, leading to seven arrests. Oh uh, just one more thing before I go. Where is the guy in the red shirt doing a double take? |
July 15, 2017 | ||||||||
Insert Your Favorite Weekend Joke Here.
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July 14, 2017 | |||||
I've Gotten To The Point Where I Look Forward To Fridays Again. That Can't Be Good.A vacuum flask is an insulating storage vessel that greatly lengthens the time over which its contents remain hotter or cooler than the flask's surroundings. Invented by Sir James Dewar in 1892, the vacuum flask consists of two flasks, placed one within the other and joined at the neck. The gap between the two flasks is partially evacuated of air, creating a near-vacuum which significantly reduces heat transfer by conduction or convection. Vacuum flasks are used domestically to keep beverages hot or cold for extended periods of time and for many purposes in industry. The Velveteen Rabbit is a children's book written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his desire to become real, through the love of his owner. The book was first published in 1922 and has been republished many times since. Excerpt: “Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.' 'Does it hurt?' asked the Rabbit. 'Sometimes,' said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. 'When you are Real you don't mind being hurt.' 'Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,' he asked, 'or bit by bit?' 'It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.” Finding a leak in your inflatable boat or discovering your pump does not work upon arrival can be extremely frustrating. If you are on a trip in the lake and find yourself with a leaky boat, you can repair it with the right tools. While some inflatable boats may come with repair kits for leaks in, you may find it a good idea to make sure you have an inflatable boat repair kit. I know this isn't really a giant egg, or a giant vase, or whatever, but none the less I want you to find it.
Rollerblading is a fun sport that is suitable for all ages, but like any sport that involves wheels and fast movements, it involves several safety precautions. Individuals who are learning how to rollerblade should start slowly in clear areas free from any inclines. Also protective gear plays a big role in rollerblading safety, and both adults and children should never rollerblade without safety wear. If I wanted to congratulate this girl for rollerblading safely, where am I headed to? Few innovations have the ability to reshape an entire industry, but that is exactly what Yamaha's NanoXcel hull and deck technology has done for the personal watercraft. Yamaha engineers innovated at the microscopic level using nano clay plus glass microbubbles to create a new, stronger resin system that uses less material. The glass microbubbles used in NanoXcel® are smaller and stronger than other filler materials, contributing to the strength, rigidity and light weight of the new hulls and decks. As a result, Yamaha Waverunner hulls and decks are the lightest in their class while maintaining the strength and durability they've come to be recognized for. Performance metrics associated with the new hulls include increased acceleration and top speed, better fuel economy, more responsiveness and enhanced handling. |
July 13, 2017 | |||||
But First, A Little Housecleaning.Old and busted: Keanu Reeves training for John Wick 2. The new hotness: Michelle Rodroguez training for Fate of the Furious. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing in both ears; as of 2014 they had been used experimentally in some people who had acquired deafness in one ear after learning how to speak. Cochlear implants bypass the normal hearing process; they have a microphone and some electronics that reside outside the skin, generally behind the ear, which transmits a signal to an array of electrodes placed in the cochlea, which stimulate the cochlear nerve. The stola was the traditional garment of Roman women, corresponding to the toga, that was worn by men. Originally, women wore togas as well, but after the 2nd century BCE, the toga was worn exclusively by men, and women were expected to wear the stola. At that point, it was considered disgraceful for a woman to wear a toga; wearing the male garment was associated with prostitution and adultery. The stola was essentially a large woolen blanket that had to be draped just right, meaning you needed a slave to help put it on, so by the very act of wearing a toga you demonstrated you were rich. The feet are flexible structures of bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues that let us stand upright and perform activities like walking, running, and jumping. The feet are divided into three sections: The hindfoot forms the heel and ankle. The talus bone supports the leg bones (tibia and fibula), forming the ankle. The calcaneus (heel bone) is the largest bone in the foot; The midfoot is a pyramid-like collection of bones that form the arches of the feet. These include the three cuneiform bones, the cuboid bone, and the navicular bone; and the forefoot contains the five toes (phalanges) and the five longer bones (metatarsals). Each toe consists of three phalanges, which are named the proximal, middle and distal phalanges.
I've got a few more completed photo challenges to post, but first I'd like to give you folks a second crack at some of the unanswered ones from the past month or so: What kind of vacuum cleaner is this? Where can I find this bright red bucket? What does this spinal tattoo read? Where can I buy patches, pins, and jewelry? And finally, where is this soft sided trash bin? |
July 12, 2017 | ||||||
If The MInd Is Indeed The First To Go, Then I Am Officially Fucked.Old and busted: bottle flipping. The new hotness: dildo flipping. Since ancient times, humans have assigned healing and transformational properties to the ocean. In ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicinal wisdom, and traditional Chinese medicine, the water element is crucial to balancing the body and creating physical harmony. Today, we still turn to the ocean for a sense of calm and clarity. We spend our vacations on the beach; get exercise and enjoyment from water sports like surfing, scuba diving, sailing, and swimming; refresh ourselves with long beachside reads, and often build our lives and homes around being near the ocean. Pilsner Urquell is a Czech lager brewed in Plzen, Czech Republic and is the world's first-ever pilsner type blond lager, making it the inspiration for much of the beer produced in the world today. Can you find the bar that's serving up some local suds? While the word "ashtray" itself did not come into common use until 1926, tThe need for public ash receptacles did not see a surge until the post-World War II era when cigarettes began to be manufactured en mass with non-biodegradable filters and inexpensive popular cigars sold affixed with disposable plastic tips. The most common ashtray design is a shallow cylinder with a flat base, and notches at the rim, to hold cigarettes and/or a cigar. Ashtrays are typically made of fire retardant material such as glass, heat-resistant plastic, pottery, metal, or stone.
Another from the Shit-Did-I-Post-This-One-Already-No-I-Don't-Think-I-Did Department. Can you identify what restaurant(?) has a green awning on the 1500 block of Main Street. Shitty photo, I know. Beats by Dre was formally established in 2006, a time when two key problems dominated the music industry: the impact of piracy on music sales and the substandard audio quality provided by Apple's plastic earbuds. Beats initially partnered with Monster Cable, an audio and video component manufacturer based in Brisbane, California, to manufacture and develop the first Beats-branded products, and debuted its first product, Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones, in late 2008. Since then Beats has come a long way, with many types including wireless although wired units were easily recognizable by their signature bright red cords. On May 28, 2014, Apple officially announced its intention to acquire Beats Electronics for $3 billion, with $400 million to be paid in Apple stock and the remainder in cash.
Did you know the average American consumes more than 23 pounds of ice cream per year? Any idea where this girl is contributing to her total? Five Finger Death Punch is an heavy metal band from Las Vegas, Nevada. Formed in 2005, the band's name comes from the kung fu movie The Five Fingers of Death, to which Quentin Tarantino later made reference in his movie Kill Bill. Five Finger Death Punch's debut album The Way of the Fist was released in 2007, which began achieving rapid success and selling over 500,000 copies each in the United States. The 2009 follow-up album War Is the Answer further increased their popularity, selling over 1,000,000 copies and got certified platinum by the RIAA, The band's third album, American Capitalist, was released on October 11, 2011 and achieved Gold status within the year. |
July 11, 2017 | ||||||
That Chest Cold That Just Won't Go Away. Herpagonasyphilaids, I Presume.The M/S Seaward is a cruise ship that entered operation with Norwegian Cruise Line in 1988, but was renamed Norwegian Sea in 1997. Back in 1991 the ship ran aground just off the coast of Miami, sustaining only slight damage which did not affect her cruise to Cozumel. In 2005, M/S Norwegian Sea was transferred to the Star Cruises fleet and renamed M/S SuperStar Libra. The Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun is a lever-action, spring piston air gun with a smooth bore barrel. A youth model airgun, the Model 1938B Red Ryder produces an actual muzzle velocity of about 270 feet per second, making the effective range is fairly short, about 10 yards, after which the low velocity and inaccuracy of the smoothbore barrel makes hitting the target difficult. It features an plastic stock, available in either pink, brown or camouflage, and a saddle ring with leather thong on the receiver. Current production has a rear iron sight adjustable for elevation and a post front sight, and a gravity feed magazine with a 650 BB capacity.
For years mothers have told their daughters that horizontal stripes do the female figure no favours and that vertical ones are more flattering. As a result, many women have spent their lives avoiding horizontal hoops for fear of looking fat. Where should these horizontal bars be avoided? Many, many moons ago -- and I'm going to say this was circa 2001 or 2002 or so, this video surfaced of a Porsche 911 Turbo running from the cops around Stockholm, Sweden. The video was garnished so much online attention it inspired its own follow up series, although the associated website is now defunct. Anyway, the new hotness? A BMW M5's 215 mph Getaway in Tbilisi. Which for those of you who are geographically challenged, is the capital of Georgia. The country, not the state.
I'm pretty sure that pointing a cannon towards a church is a no-no in most cultures. Can you identify the church involved in this faux pas? When you need a hairspray that's flexible and holds all day, Aussie Mega Hairspray makes sure your style doesn't let you down. Just style your hair, do a few quick sprays, and you have a flexible hold with humidity control. Whether it's upholding your style's shape or giving your hair a lift, this hairspray last up to 24 hours, while helping to leave your hair smelling like a luscious blend of fruit and floral fragrances. Spritz some Aussie Mega Hairspray on in the morning and you won't have to think about it until tomorrow, knowing your hair is ready for anything. |
July 10, 2017 | ||||||
Two Tough Challenges Today.Very large, modern cruise ships can be up to 1200 feet in length and can carry 5000 passengers. To take advantage of the all the amenities and activities one often has to travel fairly long distances on board ship. Even more so if one considers that it may take several days for passenger to familiarize themselves with the spacious decks and elevator locations, and that getting lost is almost inevitable. Should you become lost, walk in one direction until you come to a bank of elevators or a stairwell. Look for the deck plan or electronic wayfinder that is almost always located there, and get your bearings. Or, go the nearest bar, lounge or public area and ask a crewmember for directions. While cabin stewards are often visible in the hallways, they generally speak less English than crewmembers who work in the bars and lounges. Suzuki's DF150 outboard marine motor is based on an inline four cylinder DOHC powerhead with a 175 cu/in displacement. While the large displacement contributes greatly to producing exceptional acceleration and torque, it doesn't mean that they are comparatively larger and heavier in size. On the contrary, Suzuki's engineers have targeted this big block motor to be one of the lightest four strokes in the 150 HP class. So now we officially have two statue challenges up for grabs: first there was this rock hard handjob from Friday, now today I'm adding this hat and cane. You're welcome.
Hmmm, let's perhaps revisit this stunning plan, shall we? Emphasizing fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains while limiting salt and red meat, the Mediterranean diet has been described by the Mayo Clinic as a heart healthy plan. Aside from the standard coffee or tea, there is great diversity in everyday breakfast foods across the Mediterranean and as such, a typical Mediterranean work week breakfast is quick and light. For example, you might have flatbread dipped in olive oil and sprinkled with za'atar, and fresh cucumber and tomato salad. On the weekend, breakfast is an opportunity to gather with friends and family, relax, and enjoy a larger, traditional spread. A typical Eastern Mediterranean spread would add a variety of soft and hard cheeses, sliced meats, fresh hummus, olives, pickled vegetables, and cooked fava beans to the basic ?atbread and olive oil.
So here's a nice challenge all fucked up by Google. You'd think with all of the 3D mapping they've accomplished, the Grand Canyon would be one of their crown jewels, right? WRONG! They have not 3D mapped the Grand Canyon, and thus one would not be able to recreate the view of this unique rock outcropping in the background. So fuck the Grand Canyon, let's head back towards Las Vegas, maybe stopping to grab some beers along the way if you can show me where. Banana boats are unpowered long inflatable boats that are designed to be towed by a larger boat. They are great sources of recreational fun on the water, and are sometimes referred to as water sleds because of their large holding capacity, available in all sizes from 3 person inflatable boats to the 12 person boats. The passenger riders sit next to one another on the towable tube, with support given by two smaller inflatable tubes which serve as footrests and a source of balance. |
July 8, 2017 | ||||||||
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July 7, 2017 | ||||||
So Tell Me, Are You A Padawan, A Jedi Knight, Or A Jedi Master?How bad is CNN's collapse? They're losing the prime time (8p-11p) ratings war to Nick-At-Nite, and no I am not kidding. Financial organizations, law practices and accounting firms are used to dealing with a large influx of tax return supplies, paper documents from clients and prospects, and keeping these files organized is key to running a successful business. File boxes are easy to mark for identification and organization, making it convenient to locate files on a particular individual, specific year or large project. Opt for boxes that stack easily if your storage space lacks shelves; consider file storage with labels on two sides so you can find the right box easily in a packed space. There are two general types of gemstone cutting: cabochon and facet. The first type is called faceted, in which the stone has the general overall shape of the modern diamond, with a thin edge, called the girdle, the top angling up into what is called the crown, and the bottom angling down into what is called the pavilion. In the case of a cabochon stone, the side of the stone is usually cut at a shallow angle, so that when the bezel is pushed over the stone that angle permits it to hold the stone in place and keep it tight. Cabochons are smooth, often domed, with flat backs. Agates and turquoise are usually cut this way, but precious stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires also may be. Many stones like star sapphires and moonstones must be cut this way in order to see the effects the stones have in them. A Padawan is a Force-sensitive adolescent who trained in the Jedi Order to one day become a full-fledged Jedi. Padawans were known as Jedi younglings at first, and trained in classroom settings with multiple students and a teacher. After reaching a certain age, Padawans were normally apprenticed to a Jedi Knight or Jedi Master, beginning their one-on-one training. Even a young Padawan should be able to tell me how much this coffee maker costs.
It's funny the way social media has shaped the news; even though I'm not in the Massachusetts area anymore, facebook drove this story right to my news feed because I have Hanscom AFB as a prior work place. Turns out, this unfolded right outside of the complex where I used to work, my first three years in ESD/AL and the remaining two under ESC/EN, both just a few hundred feet from the Vandenberg Gate where this shit went down. I called Flaherty -- yeah, his ass still works there -- right after and we both came to the conclusion that some poor NCO who was PCSing in from a state that allowed fireworks was going to get his ass roasted. But, next day, turns out to be residue on some old pallets. Oh well. Props to the K9's nose though! Jedi Knight was a rank within the Jedi Order, referring to Jedi who had completed their training and passed the Jedi Trials to become a full member of the Order. Jedi Knights, like the Order they served, were guardians of peace and justice in the Galactic Republic, and served in key military command roles during the Clone Wars. A Jedi Knight should be able to find this row of fountains on Street View.
Jedi Master was a rank in the Jedi Order given to powerful Jedi, many of whom were leaders within the Order. Throughout the history of the Jedi, only Masters served on the Jedi High Council until Anakin Skywalker was appointed to the Order's highest governing body as a representative of Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine. Only a Jedi Master would be able to find where this stone handjob took place. Like most temperate-latitude trees, cherry seeds require exposure to cold to germinate, which is an adaptation which prevents germination during the autumn, which would then result in the seedling being killed by winter temperatures. The pits are planted in the autumn and seedlings emerge in the spring. A cherry tree will take three to four years in the field to produce its first crop of fruit, and seven years to attain full maturity. Cherries have a short growing season and in the Northern Hemisphere will blossom in April with the peak season for the cherry harvest is in the summer. In many parts of North America, they are among the first tree fruits to flower and ripen in mid Spring. |
July 6, 2017 | |||||
Holy Shit, There Are A Lot Of Fans Of Dickey's Barbecue Out There.Holy shitsnacks. There were around 30 of you who jumped all over my shit regarding yesterday's yellow cup that as it turns out, is NOT from Dick's Last Resort but actually from Dickey's Barbecue Pit. I've never been to one since there were none back in Boston or here in SWFLA, but rest assured I'll work to rectify that mistake as soon as possible. Boucher Brothers is a Hospitality Management Company that specializes in a variety of outlets including pool, beach, food and beverage, water sports and team building activities. They are a forward-thinking and proficient hospitality company expanding across North America. The company currently owns a portfolio of over 100 hotels and condominium properties, 45 blocks of public beach throughout Florida's east and west coasts, 50 blocks of public beach in Virginia Beach, and 7 beaches around Lake Michigan in Chicago. The China Clipper was the first of three Martin M-130 four-engine flying boats built for Pan American Airways and was used to inaugurate the first commercial transpacific airmail service from San Francisco to Manila in November 1935. Built at a cost of $417,000 by the Glenn L. Martin Company in Baltimore, Maryland, it was delivered to Pan Am on October 9, 1935 and was one of the largest airplanes of its time. On November 22, 1935, it took off from Alameda, California in an attempt to deliver the first airmail cargo across the Pacific Ocean. Although its inaugural flight plan called for the China Clipper to fly under the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge (still under construction at the time), upon take-off the pilot realized the plane would not clear the structure, and was forced to fly over instead. The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar. Despite a reduction in their numbers in recent years, the traditional British red telephone kiosk can still be seen in many places throughout the UK, and in current or former British colonies around the world. The color red was chosen to make them easy to spot. From 1926 onwards, the fascias of the kiosks were emblazoned with a prominent crown, representing the British government. The red phone box is often seen as a British cultural icon throughout the world.
Well, I love wine and I love food, so it only makes sense that I should attend this Wine and Food Festival so show me where I am going. And since I obviously can't drive there, let me know if this plane has the range to get me there. A spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic device whose intended design function is to 'spoil' unfavorable air movement across a body of a vehicle in motion, usually described as turbulence or drag. Spoilers are often fitted to race and high-performance sports cars, although they have become common on passenger vehicles as well. Some spoilers are added to cars primarily for styling purposes and have either little aerodynamic benefit or even make the aerodynamics worse. Sports cars are most commonly seen with front and rear spoilers. Even though these vehicles typically have a more rigid chassis and a stiffer suspension to aid in high speed maneuverability, a spoiler can still be beneficial.
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July 5, 2017 | |||||
Only 364 More Days Until Our Next Indepedence Day Celebration!Dick's Last Resort is a small bar and restaurant chain in the United States, known for its intentional employment of an obnoxious staff. The restaurant uses picnic-style tables and no tablecloths. Patrons of Dick's are expected to be insulted, or placed in uncomfortable situations. Adult bibs and large, hand-made, paper hats are given to diners to wear during their stay. There are no napkins on the tables: they are generally thrown at the customers by the serving staff. In 1995, the company attempted to expand to Europe and opened a restaurant in London, but the effort was abandoned and the restaurant was sold in early 1996. In the Novice stage, a person follows rules as given, without context, with no sense of responsibility beyond following the rules exactly. Competence develops when the individual develops organizing principles to quickly access the particular rules that are relevant to the specific task at hand; hence, competence is characterized by active decision making in choosing a course of action. A novice should be able to find this sign. Visit the historic winery on Biltmore's 8,000-acre estate nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. There you can savor complimentary tastings, a wine bar, specialty tastings, and more as part of your distinctive experience at America's most-visited winery, located in the heart of Antler Hill Village. Enjoy complimentary tastings of more than 20 of our handcrafted wines as our wine hosts take you on a journey through our reds, whites, and rosés. Linger at their wine bar where you can taste Biltmore's reserve and sparkling wines by the glass along with delectable cheeses and locally-made truffles. An Intermediate is are able to successfully complete tasks in this competency as requested. You have applied this competency to situations occasionally while needing minimal guidance to perform successfully; Help from an expert may be required from time to time, but you can usually perform the skill independently. An intermediate should be able to find this sign.
Sure, there are worse things in life, but let's face it, having a bad hair day can make you downright cranky. Whether you've got the frizzies, fine hair, dry hair, or just haven't had a chance to wash your hair, when your crowning glory is misbehavin' it can ruin even the best of times. But before you reach for that baseball cap -- or worse yet those sewing shears -- there's something you should know: You can turn bad hair days into, well, stylishly acceptable days, with far less effort that you think. An Expert can You can provide guidance, troubleshoot and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used. You have demonstrated consistent excellence in applying this competency across multiple projects and/or organizations. An expert should be able to find this bottle opener. The Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Ball is designed for Tour Proven performance with exceptional feel. The 4-piece construction, mantle layer and Tour Urethane Cover all combine for even more control throughout the bag, especially with your scoring clubs from 100 yards and in. Now you have even more spin for aggressive shots into the green. It's engineered for fast ball speeds with low spin for players needing spin reduction to optimize their launch conditions off the tee. The core is the key to long, straight distance off the tee, and their optimized HEX Aerodynamics makes Callaway Chrome Soft even longer by reducing drag and increasing lift. |
July 4, 2017 | ||||||
Thomas McKean, Continental Congressman, March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817.In spite of his primary residence in Philadelphia, Thomas McKean remained the effective leader for American independence in Delaware. Along with George Read and Caesar Rodney, he was one of Delaware's delegates to the First Continental Congress in 1774 and the Second Continental Congress in 1775 and 1776. Being an outspoken advocate of independence, McKean's was a key voice in persuading others to vote for a split with Great Britain. When Congress began debating a resolution of independence in June 1776, Caesar Rodney was absent. George Read was against independence, which meant that the Delaware delegation was split between McKean and Read and therefore could not vote in favor of independence. McKean requested that the absent Rodney ride all night from Dover to break the tie. After the vote in favor of independence on July 2, McKean participated in the debate over the wording of the official Declaration of Independence, which was approved on July 4. A few days after McKean cast his vote, he left Congress to serve as colonel in command of the Fourth Battalion of the Pennsylvania Associators, a militia unit created by Benjamin Franklin in 1747. They joined Washington's defense of New York City at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Being away, he was not available when most of the signers placed their signatures on the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. Since his signature did not appear on the printed copy that was authenticated on January 17, 1777, it is assumed that he signed after that date, possibly as late as 1781. In a conservative reaction against the advocates of American independence, the 1776/77 Delaware General Assembly did not reelect either McKean or Caesar Rodney to the Continental Congress in October 1776. However, the British occupation following the Battle of Brandywine swung opinions enough that McKean was returned to Congress in October 1777 by the 1777/78 Delaware General Assembly. He then served continuously until February 1, 1783. McKean helped draft the Articles of Confederation and voted for their adoption on March 1, 1781. When poor health caused Samuel Huntington, to resign as President of Congress in July 1781, McKean was elected as his successor. He served from July 10, 1781, until November 4, 1781. The President of Congress was a mostly ceremonial position with no real authority, but the office did require McKean to handle a good deal of correspondence and sign official documents. During his time in office, Lord Cornwallis's British army surrendered at Yorktown, effectively ending the war. McKean was over six feet tall, always wore a large cocked hat and carried a gold-headed cane. He was a man of quick temper and vigorous personality, "with a thin face, hawk's nose and hot eyes." John Adams described him as "one of the three men in the Continental Congress who appeared to me to see more clearly to the end of the business than any others in the body." McKean died in Philadelphia and was buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery there. In 1843, his body was moved to the Laurel Hill Cemetery, also in Philadelphia. McKean County, Pennsylvania is named in his honor, as is Thomas McKean High School in New Castle County, also McKean Street in Philadelphia, and the McKean Hall dormitory at the University of Delaware. Penn State University also has a residence hall and a campus road named for him.
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Richard Stockton, Continental Congressman, October 1, 1730 – February 28, 1781Richard Stockton was an American lawyer, jurist, legislator, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1776, Stockton was elected to the Second Continental Congress, where he took a very active role. That August, when elections were held for the state governments of the new nation, Stockton and William Livingston each received the same number of votes to be the Governor of New Jersey on the first ballot. Although Livingston later won the election by one vote, Stockton was unanimously elected to serve as the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court, but he turned down that position to remain in the Congress. Stockton was the first person from New Jersey to sign the Declaration of Independence. Stockton was sent by Congress, along with fellow signer George Clymer, on an exhausting two-month journey to Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga and Albany, New York to assist the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. On his return to Princeton, he traveled 30 miles east to the home of a friend, John Covenhoven, to evacuate his family to safety, and away from the path of the British army. While there, on November 30, 1776, he and Covenhoven were captured in the middle of the night, dragged from their beds by loyalists, stripped of their property and marched to Perth Amboy and turned over to the British. The day Stockton was captured, General William Howe had written a Proclamation offering protection papers and a full and free pardon to those willing to remain in peaceable obedience to the King. Although many took the pardon, Stockton never did, and was marched to Perth Amboy where he was put in irons, and brutally treated as a common criminal. He was then moved to Provost Prison in New York, where he was intentionally starved and subjected to freezing cold weather. After nearly five weeks of brutal treatment, Stockton was released on parole, his health ruined. Over 12,000 prisoners died in the prison ships and prisons in New York compared to 4,435 soldiers that died in combat over the six years of war. His estate, Morven, in Princeton was occupied by General Cornwallis during Stockton's imprisonment; his furniture, all household belongings, crops and livestock were taken or destroyed by the British. His library, one of the finest in the colonies, was burned. One historian wrote, "Morven the home of the Hon. Richard Stockton, was denuded of its library and furniture." Stockton's treatment in the New York prison prompted the Continental Congress to pass a resolution directing Gen. Washington to inquire into the circumstances and not long afterward, Stockton was paroled on January 13, 1777. The U.S. National Archives contains other messages showing that Washington duly contacted General Howe in New York regarding the exchange or release of Stockton and others. Because of the parole document Stockton signed with General Howe to gain his freedom, and giving his word of honor not to meddle in the war (required to be given a parole), Stockton resigned from Congress. When his health permitted, Stockton attempted to earn a living by reopening his law practice and teaching new students. Two years after his parole from prison, he developed cancer of the lip that spread to his throat. He was never free of pain until he died on February 28, 1781.
It's hard to say when people making figures using the shadows with their hands started, but it probably originated on the walls of caves lit by the dancing flames of an ancient fire. Through the ages, the art shadow puppetry progressed to include animals, people, and characters of all sorts, culminating in the late 19th century when French entertainer Félicien Trewey popularized the technique by making the silhouettes of famous figures. Officially called Shadowgraphy, the fun skill is as simple as having one light source, like a candle or single bulb, and a wall to cast shadows upon. The vintage illustrations we bring you here include such easy examples as a bird in flight, all the way to the challenging silhouettes of a camel and even a young boy.. |
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