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By Mark Nelson President Nelson Water:
With more than 30 years’ experience in the residential and commercial water treatment space, Mark Nelson is a Class 1 Drinking-Water Operator and a CBWA (Canadian Bottled Water Association) Certified Plant Operator. As founder and president of Nelson Water in Ottawa, Mark focuses on dealing with challenging water treatment system designs for problem water. He also heads the largest water bottling plant in the city of Ottawa with a delivery network throughout the Valley.
Water is all around us, but this doesn’t mean that many of us fully understand it. Whether you’re considering water treatment options or simply want to have confidence in your water quality, you’re likely to have questions. So, here we’ll answer some frequently asked water questions.
Are There Bugs In Water?
Raw water can contain a number of microorganisms. While some of these are healthy, there are some that are not so healthy. Bacteria, viruses and protozoan parasites are some of the common disease causing organisms found in water supplies. Waterborne pathogenic bacteria include Salmonella, Legionella, Helicobacter pylori, Escherichia coli, and Vibrio cholerae. Waterborne viruses include Hepatitis A, while common protozoan parasites include Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
What Contaminants are Common in Drinking Water From Private Wells or Dugouts?
If your drinking water is sourced from a private supply, such as a well or dugout, you will be responsible for ensuring that your water is safe. Prairie water is generally from shallow water sources that provide an ideal environment for algae growth, due to the nutrient rich water. Campylobacter is a common type of bacteria in Prairie water. There are over 200 reported cases of campylobacteriosis each year in Saskatchewan, while Giardia causes over 100 cases of Beaver Fever each year in the area.
In a number of Agriculture Canada cited studies, 30 to 35 percent of the wells in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Alberta exceed the safe bacteria levels, with 92 percent of the private wells in Alberta and 99 percent in Saskatchewan exceeding the Canadian guidelines for health and non health parameters. This includes issues such as hardness, manganese, sodium, sulfate, iron, colour and dissolved organic carbon. Additionally, water from shallow sources can contain high levels of pesticides from runoff, arsenic, turbidity, and cyanobacteria. These contaminants are not only unhealthy, but make the water difficult to treat without large quantities of disinfectant such as chlorine.
How Often Should Well or Dugout Drinking Water Be Tested?
A basic water test package for potability will assess the coliform bacteria, pH, nitrates, sodium, fluoride, iron, sulphate and manganese levels. The testing will also measure the total dissolved solids and water hardness. If there is a possibility of additional contamination, the testing could include selenium, arsenic, pesticides or uranium.
It is recommended that domestic water supplies are tested at least once each year, with surface water, and shallow wells tested more frequently. You should test your surface water sources once in summer and again in winter at a minimum due to the seasonal variation. Water should be tested both at the tap and the source to ensure consistent water quality and to confirm that your treatment system is offering adequate protection.
Who is Responsible for the Provision of Safe Drinking Water?
Although there are legislative water standards in Europe and the United States, there are only guidelines in place in Canada. These have been negotiated between provincial and federal agencies, which produced less stringent guidelines compared to Europe and America.
Here each territorial and provincial government has the responsibility for drinking water provisions. The only exception is national parks, military bases, and native reservations, which are under federal jurisdiction. Since Canada has delegated the water responsibility to provincial agencies, there are some, such as those with low populations that have difficulties in dealing with complicated water problems and issues. For example, the recommendation for TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in Canada is a maximum of 500 milligrams per litre, but the Saskatchewan recommendation is 1,500 milligrams due to the naturally high TDS levels in the area.
What Treatment Methods Are Employed for Safe Drinking Water?
Conventional water treatment methods include sedimentation, coagulation, filtration and finally disinfection. Sedimentation and coagulation are used to remove the larger particles from the water, while filtration can remove smaller substances include dissolved material and viruses. Generally, filtration will not be sufficient for eliminating all bacteria and viruses, so disinfection with chlorine is a final step in the treatment process. There are other disinfection methods such as UV that are becoming more popular.
What Home Water Treatment Methods Are Available?
Where drinking water standards are stringently followed, most people do not need water treatment, but as an extra precaution, or where the treatment facilities may not adhere to proper standards, additional treatment is required. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options to remove many types of contaminants.
To determine the most appropriate water treatment system, you will need to test your raw water. This will allow you to assess what contaminants need to be removed and base your treatment method on the results.
The most efficient water treatment system is Reverse Osmosis that can remove up to 99.9% of waterborne contaminants. These systems use pre-filters that need to be changed regularly, but are otherwise almost maintenance free. Unfortunately, the semi permeable membrane of an RO system can easily become clogged when concentrations of TDS are particularly high, so you may need a system with additional filters.
Should I Get a Water Softener for Hard Water?
Even if your water is treated at a sophisticated facility, it may still have a high mineral content. This is referred to as Hard Water, and while it is not considered dangerous, it can cause problems around your home. Hard water can allow mineral deposits to accumulate as scale inside your pipes, fixtures, and water using appliances. It can also cause laundry and bathing problems as the minerals interfere with the lathering of soaps, detergents, and shampoos. For this reason, water softeners are a popular method of domestic water treatment. Water softeners use ion exchange to remove the magnesium, calcium, and iron and replace it with sodium or potassium ions. This will immediately improve your water quality and help to prolong the lifespan of your appliances.
If you have concerns about your water quality, you should speak to a water treatment professional. An experienced technician can not only test your water to determine the contaminant levels, but also guide you through the treatment options that are best suited to the characteristics of your water supply.
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OMG! FIR registered against Rishi Kapoor for posting offensive, nude picture of a child on Twitter
Rishi Kapoor has landed in a soup several times thanks to his posts on the microblogging website Twitter. But he usually clarifies his stand later on, on Twitter itself or through interviews. But this time, it seems the trouble is bigger as he has been slapped by a legal notice. The Jai Ho Foundation has complained to the Cyber Police Station in Mumbai over one of Rishi Kapoor’s tweet.
According to the letter submitted by Jai Ho Foundation’s president Afroz Malik and advocate Adil Khatri, Rishi Kapoor posted an ‘indecent, nude and vulgar’ image of a minor child on his Twitter account. They demand that the cops should immediately file an FIR under relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POSCO) and IT act. They also add that Rishi Kapoor has 2.6 million followers and the said offensive tweet got 62 retweets and 376 likes at the time of submitting the letter.
The tweet in question it seems has been deleted by Rishi Kapoor. Adi Khatri revealed that in the picture posted by the veteran actor, the child was naked and a headphone was stuck into his private parts. Under Section 14 (1) of POSCO, the supposed crime of Rishi Kapoor can land him in jail for five years and he’ll also have to pay a fine.
On the film front, Rishi Kapoor will be seen in Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi, co-starring Paresh Rawal, Vir Das and Payal Ghosh. It is directed by Sanjay Chhel and releases on September 15. Rishi Kapoor will be then seen in 102 Not Out, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan. It is directed by Umesh Shukla, with whom Rishi Kapoor worked in All Is Well in 2015.
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While the Lumix S1 and S1R offer photo quality that’s hard to beat, budget-minded photographers will have to think hard on whether they’re worth the premium price.
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You think you know the Escort business? Many of you wrongly think that it is an easy job, where money is earned quickly, effortlessly and that all women who sell their bodies choose this path because they have no other alternative.
Well, let me tell you you’re wrong!
Over the years and experiences, Escorts have learned how to deal about sexuality, psychology and social relationships. Their work is a mix of customer service and fantasizing. A large majority do it by choice and love and assume it. Being an Escort also provides them with a stable financial situation and contributes to the financing of projects (or lifestyles) that were not feasible until then.
To better inform the public about sex work, here are the 5 biggest preconceived ideas which surround this profession :
1- Sex work is easy! Prostitutes are lazy…
For many reasons I can say that this is not an easy job. Escorts work between 12 and 14 hours a day (sometimes even longer). They often spend an enormous amount of time finding a decent and appropriate place to receive their clients in privacy. Some are very active on social media and manage several accounts, answer their emails and text messages, publish and manage their advertising on different specialized sites, plan and prepare appointments with their customers, some even write articles… When an appointment is confirmed, they need on average between 30 minutes and 1 hour to get ready before their client arrives. Many of them spend a lot of time and money maintaining their body shape. In their daily work, the “girls of joy” do both physical and emotional work. They know how to listen to their clients’ confessions and make sure to please them, and have them get what they want.
2- Escorts spread diseases and infections
It is precisely because their body is their working tool that they cannot afford to put it in danger. Escorts pay twice as much attention to their health as women on average. A decent escort only offers safe intercourse. She also visits the gynecologist 2 to 4 times a year and regularly carries out screening tests. Her health is of paramount importance: if she is not in good shape, she cannot pay the bills and provide for herself and her family. Furthermore, neglecting her health would put her clients and reputation at risk. It would cost her her job.
3- Only weird people, losers and desperate men will see the Escorts
You would be surprised by the diversity of people who sees Escorts. Middle-aged couples who want to stimulate their love and sex lives, young soldiers who like to relax in good company during their service, lawyers, doctors, disabled men who want special relationships with someone… The work of Escort girls sometimes has a more therapeutic component but everything is always done with respect for the other. Escorts’ customers treat them with respect. The ladies are gentle with the gentlemen, just as much as the guests are with them.
4- Sex workers hate their jobs
At TheVelvetRooms, women have chosen to do this job because they want to be financially independent. Their work is very personal and intimate and they are very much involved in what they do. They see vulnerable people when they are naked and express their deepest desires. The relationships they have with their clients are sincere and they are happy when they relax, are relieved and come out of the rendezvous radiant and smiling !
5- Escorts are broken people
We often read that prostitutes have maintained electrical relations with their fathers, that their parents should not be proud of them, that they have not been to school… Certainly, there are women with little education, alcoholics and drug addicts who prostitute themselves. But by saying that, we are dehumanized the profession, it reinforces the stigma.
On the other hand, what is said very little in the media is that more and more Escort Girls are psychologically very stable, have done long studies and speak several languages. Some are still students, others work in responsible positions and are truly intellectually brilliant. They willingly choose to be a Service Provider to improve their financial situation and/or simply, for the pleasure of pleasing…
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I am a proud Ex- Jehovah’s Witness, because the only true God is a God of love and he promises you everlasting life for choosing the right way!!!
I love my old family and friends, but that’s just what they are “old Family and friends”. I love everyone, but the teachings of Jesus contradict with the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
Didn’t Jesus Christ say that Satan would always try and make himself out to be an angel of light?
I could go on and on ever since I have been free to have my own thoughts instead of being indoctrinated by the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Between 2013 and 2016 the choice was simple either suicide or leave the organization. I do not think suicide is ever the answer I’m just telling you how it was…..
With the help of the word of God and seeing his Holy Spirit or Active Force operating in people on the Earth today by their actions I can clearly identify his people they come from many different walks of life and the more you learn the true love of God the more surprised you will be who they are.
1 John 4:8 says that: God is love, so whoever loves me for serving God and not an organization are my brothers and sisters. Even the Bible says you cannot slave for two masters so you either choose God or you choose the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. Here’s even a link to the Watchtowers own website stating that very fact:
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New International Version
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
So please take a look at this and I promise you it won’t bite. Information is just that it’s information. Knowledge is power as long as you act on it through study and prayer as well as God gives you discernment and Holy Spirit to those who ask for it. (Hosea 4:6) God says; “my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” only set people free from bondage but also to transform peoples lives from the inside out.
Jesus was very clear that the good news of the kingdom would not be good news to all. The Jehovah’s Witnesses taught me that. Jesus also said: New International Version
John 13:35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
How is it loving to shun so called family members or friends for asking sincere questions about beliefs? The Bible teach book encourages students of the Bible to ask questions and to get the answers to their questions.
What Is the Truth About God?
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So what’s all this hate????
“I come to separate the sheep from the goats”
Matthew 25:31-46
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The Sheep and the Goats
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New Living Translation
Matthew 7:7
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
Luke 12:49-56
New Living Translation
Jesus Causes Division
49 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished. 51 Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other! 52 From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against—or two in favor and three against.
53 ‘Father will be divided against son
and son against father;
mother against daughter
and daughter against mother;
and mother-in-law against daughter-in-law
and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.’[a]”
54 Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, “When you see clouds beginning to form in the west, you say, ‘Here comes a shower.’ And you are right. 55 When the south wind blows, you say, ‘Today will be a scorcher.’ And it is. 56 You fools! You know how to interpret the weather signs of the earth and sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the present times.
Now I am on a mission to put 20 million smiles on peoples faces currently and after I have accomplish that mission there will be more smiles that I will put on peoples faces!!!
#20MillionSmiles
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REVEALED: Varun Dhawan to play laborer in YRF’s Sui Dhaaga
While he is all set for his twin role debut in Judwaa 2, Varun Dhawan will soon start prepping for his next, Yash Raj Films’ Sui Dhaaga. Earlier we had reported that for the first time ever Varun will be paired opposite Anushka Sharma for a forthcoming film titled Sui Dhaaga and now it is being said that the actor will be seen in the role of a labourer in the film.
From what we hear, Varun Dhawan will be seen in the role of a hired help in the film which is is directed by Dum Laga Ke Haisha fame Sharat Katariya. On the other hand, details of Anushka Sharma’s role in the film are yet to be revealed. The film aims to bring forth the condition of local cottage industries and revolves around dignity of labour among others. Earlier, Varun had mentioned that the film endorses the mantra of ‘Made of India’ and that it is relevant story even in today’s times. Producer Maneesh Sharma of YRF too had stated that the film has its roots in the heart of India and that it reflects the passion that runs through the veins of every Indian.
Sui Dhaaga is currently in its initial stage and is slated to go on floor in January next year. Although Varun Dhawan has previously played many roles, this will be the first time where the actor will be seen in such a character of a poor labourer.
As for other films, post the Jab Harry Met Sejal debacle, Anushka Sharma is now focusing on her production Pari which also features her in the lead role. She will also be seen in Aanand L. Rai’s next starring Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. Whereas Varun Dhawan has kick started the promotions of Judwaa 2 along with co-stars Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu in lead roles since the film is only few weeks away from its release.
REVEALED: Varun Dhawan to play laborer in YRF’s Sui Dhaaga
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Women in this Commonwealth city are making money.
Arlington, Va., is the city where women are most successful, according to a recent analysis from personal finance site SmartAsset that found women there were the highest paid and comprised nearly four out of 10 (38.6%) business owners. The D.C. metro area made a particularly strong showing, with Alexandria, Va., tying for fourth place and Washington, D.C., coming in eighth.
The report ranked 100 cities on their percentages of full-time working women with annual incomes $75,000 and up, women business owners and women over 25 with bachelor’s degrees; plus housing cost as a percent of full-time working women’s earnings, median earnings for women working full-time and the unemployment rate of women aged 25 to 64.
No. 2 on the list — “a distant second” — was Scottsdale, Ariz., which boasted a median $56,600 salary for full-time working women and 3.5% female unemployment rate. (That’s the same as the national unemployment rate for women 25 and over, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) Madison, Wis., ranked third, with nearly one-third of its women having earned college degrees, though its women were somewhat underpaid relative to fellow top 10 cities.
Alexandria, where full-time women workers’ median earnings are nearly $67,000, tied for fourth place with San Francisco. The Bay Area tech mecca was home to women with the second-highest median earnings on the list — about $71,700 — but took a hit for its staggering cost of living, according to SmartAsset.
Rounding out the top 10 were Raleigh, N.C., in sixth place; Minneapolis in seventh; D.C. in eighth; Plano, Texas in ninth, and Denver in 10th. The top-ranking cities represented all corners of the country, the site noted, with no one geographic region dominating the list.
The greater D.C. area isn’t just teeming with successful women: The District of Columbia is also the ideal place for millennials to live, according to a recent WalletHub analysis that ranked all 50 states and D.C. on metrics of affordability, quality of life, education and health, economic health and civic engagement.
For those who still aren’t sold on the region, Arlington is also the top city for runners, per a SmartAsset study released earlier this month. That ranking took into account factors like walkability, gyms and races per 10,000 residents, and percent of residents living within a 10-minute walk from a park.
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When the fabric of memory is fragile, what is it that holds it together? We have never been there, tells us our memory. We have been there, tells us the photograph. We were never that happy again after this day. What about these two people, slowly vanishing from the picture, faster vanishing from your life, where they stepped in only for a minor stint. The importance of a picture lies not what we see in the picture but in the way we connect what we see to what we assume to be outside the picture. The vanishing point of a story. Lives dropping behind the paper of a photo, disappearing between the pixels on the screen. They are not together anymore, they just stopped calling after a while. It was a fling in a summer that did not seem to end. Later, with other people, they might look back on this day and regret that they drifted apart. They married and today have two kids. He’s cheating on her. He hates his life. The way their lives unrolls out of this image into endless directions: This Faustian-Pause-Key, the “Verweile doch…” that an image represents, that lure of the lives that go through the image. The time collapsing and enclosing within its debris all possibilities.
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Looking for an epic VIP party trip at an absolute steal of a price? Bet you aren’t thinking there’s a way to crack the Las Vegas code, but you’d be wrong. Summer Splash Las Vegas is now back for its epic 12th season — enjoy 5 nights of no lines, no covers and no worries while partying at Vegas’ premiere clubs and pools with an amazing crowd of like-minded partiers from all over.
Anyone thinking this is too good to be true clearly hasn’t experienced Summer Splash yet. It’s a wild ride around the greatest clubs and party pools in the world such as Encore Beach Club, XS, Hakkasan, Wet Republic, Marquee Dayclub, the soon-soon-to-be-announced Super Pool and Club at the new Palms, and more. Every single Summer Splash show sells out, creating hours-long lines that extend around the block for non-Summer Splash guests. Thanks to their close relationships and partnerships with the very best pools and clubs, Summer Splash Las Vegas gets attendees awesome perks like their own private complimentary guaranteed VIP expedited entrance, leaving more time to enjoy both the insane venues and world class artists. Expect to see Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, Martin Garrix, Major Lazer, Kaskade, Kygo, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Zedd, DJ Snake, Alesso, Dillon Francis and more, along with some of the biggest hip hop performers in the world!
With 4 different weeks to choose from, and with all nights of your accommodations included at the newly renovated billion dollar Palms Casino & Resort, plus complimentary VIP entry to the 10 amazing events, Summer Splash is the perfect summertime vacation. With their Discounted Early Bird pricing, it’s the steal of the summer, as well.
The SSLV VIP experience starts at only just $349 per person for the full five-night package which includes 10 VIP events and only $319 per person for a 4 night package which includes 9 VIP events – all with payment plans available. But you must place your $99 deposit by February 15th to get these Discounted Early Bird rates – the absolute lowest of the year.
Get ready for 5 amazing days and nights, 10 incredible performances, amazing surprises, and a whole lot of next-level partying. A seamless experience that is unrivaled, Summer Splash Las Vegas again becomes the epicenter of the nightlife and daylife VIP party scene for four weeks in Las Vegas this summer:
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Indie filmmaker and occasional actor Vincent Gallo has put an immaculate, upscale condo he owns in downtown Los Angeles on the market for $1.6 million. Gallo bought the one-bedroom, two-bath unit in 2015 for $450,000, meaning he’ll turn a $1.1 million profit if he gets full asking price.
“I own, like, $7 million worth of real estate that I don’t live in and I don’t rent it [out],” Gallo said in a 2004 interview with Howard Stern. “It’s sitting there, it’s hanging there. … I’ve never lost a penny in my life.”
The 1,941-square-foot loft is spartan and utilitarian, with 11-foot concrete ceilings; exposed ductwork; concrete floors, walls, and columns; and windows.
Like most lofts, the space is defined more by furniture and interior design than the building itself. The spacious dining area can accommodate a table for eight or more.
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The living area features twin gray couches, modern chairs, a glass and metal coffee table, and two wooden cubes as side tables. Large, free-standing mirrors make the open space seem even larger.
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The kitchen is relatively small, with a compact gas stove and minimal counter space.
A free-standing wall separates the bedroom from the rest of the unit. The master bath has twin sinks, a stand-up shower, and separate tub. A half-bath has an industrial-looking sink and toilet, with dark gray walls, ceiling, and floor.
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Gallo did a top-to-bottom mechanical remodel of the unit, including the heating and AC system, and added new, eco-friendly denim insulation.
The building includes a rooftop pool, with views of the downtown Los Angeles skyline. The rooftop is dotted with succulents in big planters and Adirondack chairs.
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Constructed in 1924, the building was converted into a toy factory in the mid-1970s by Ace Novelty. The company was best known for its line of Treasure Troll dolls, which peaked in popularity in 1992. In 2006, the building was converted into a 119-unit live-work space.
Gallo appears to have had considerably more success in real estate than in film. His latest feature, 2010’s “Promises Written in Water,” was nearly universally panned and wasn’t commercially distributed. He was in the news last month, after penning an open letter criticizing actress Rose McGowan for not publicly accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault earlier.
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Game: Life Is Strange: Before The Storm Episode 2: Brave New WorldDeveloper: Deck NinePublisher: Square EnixReviewed on: XBox One (Review code provided)
Already, Before The Storm has successfully carved out its own unique place in the Life Is Strange universe, being both reassuringly familiar to fans of the original series, but also different enough to feel like more than just a simple re-tread of what came before. This second instalment may start off slow, but offers some great set-piece moments that really heighten the emotional impact of the episode. A literal wildfire is ripping through Arcadia Bay throughout proceedings, which serves as a metaphor to the brewing storm that unwinds in a shocking reveal at its end.
After the fallout from your actions in part one has played out, it feels a little like the game is treading water waiting for Rachel and Chloe to come back together in the second act of the episode. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as it provides several of the famous Life Is Strange “bench” moments. Simple moments where the player is offered the choice to sit and reflect on recent events. This is entirely optional and can last as long or as short a time as one wishes, ended by a simple button press to stand up. But they offer the best window into the mind of Chloe, into her motivation and her current mental state. It is in these moments that the game has space to breathe, and feels more than just an on-rails interactive drama.
This section of the episode also provides players with what is possibly the first traditional adventure game puzzle that has featured in the entire franchise. In the iconic junkyard, which has appeared in both titles, Chloe is trying to piece together a new ride to carry Rachel Amber and herself off into the sunset. To do this, you actually have to collect the right items and put them together, like an old-fashioned point and click game. This is a welcome change of pace and as simple as it may sound, it does offer more opportunity to bond with Chloe. These moments are important because Chloe is a caustic and can be a difficult character to relate to, so these more thoughtful and sedate moments help round out her character greatly.
I stress how important these moments are, because it sometimes feels like the smaller, background characters are actually more likeable than our two heroes. In a somewhat under-cooked side story, Chloe must choose whether or not to help a schoolmate whose family are going through tough times. Within this, you get the chance to speak with several interesting and well-rounded characters, whom you actually wish you had the chance to spend more time with. But perhaps it is the well-roundedness of these characters that means they can only be bit-part players. Life Is Strange isn’t and never has been about the perfect adolescent life, but the struggles and pitfalls that teens have to deal with. Difficult relationships, family drama, dangerous situations; these all make Chloe a difficult person to bear at times, but ultimately a fascinating one.
The player gets several new opportunities to make use of the new Backtalk gameplay feature that was introduced in episode one, but most of the decisions you make in those situations have little effect on the overall progression of the story. True, minor details will change, but after playing through a few of the different dialogue choices, the end results were all pretty similar, with only very shallow changes. Sadly that is perhaps the main negative point that I have felt with Before The Storm so far; magnified somewhat by the fact that anyone who has played the first series knows exactly where the protagonists here are going to end up. This adds a kind of inexorable fate to all of your choices, and actually takes away from their impact. I repeatedly found myself thinking that no matter what I choose this isn’t going to change their fate.
But even if that all feels a bit too pre-determined, then you get blown away by a moment like the school play scene. A Blackwell production of Shakespere’s The Tempest is used to draw Chloe and Rachel closer together, with their growing bond being interwoven into the lines if the play itself. The touching moment shows just how quickly the two girls have come to emotionally rely on one another. This is quickly followed by another poignant scene, where the pair, high on the adrenaline of a successful performance, fully resolve to escape their problems in Arcadia Bay and start life anew, together. As tender and affecting as the scene may be in a teen angsty kind of way, you know that this can’t all end well, and everything is inevitably brought to a screeching halt in the final scene.
VERDICT
This of course leaves a dramatic cliff-hanger for the concluding episode, and I find it hard to imagine how the whole story is going to be wrapped up in just one more part. Knowing where things are headed for both of the two main characters, it feel like there is still a lot of story left to be told and very little time to do so. Episode two sadly has moments where things drag a little, and perhaps that ends up feeling like wasted time. There is the fear that the conclusion can only be disappointing with so little time to really flesh it out, and I for one am left rueing the fact that Before The Storm isn’t going to be a full-length series like the first Life Is Strange was. But after the other surprisingly well-assured steps that Deck Nine have taken in dealing with the story and the key relationships within so far, I do have hope and remain excited to see where things go next.
7/10
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By Eleanor Hines, North Sound Baykeeper and Lead Scientist
A few weeks into Orca Month (also known as “June” to many of you), we got some sad news – we lost one of our iconic Southern Resident Orcas, bringing their population down to just 75 – the fewest orcas alive in the Salish Sea since the early 1980s. And then we saw the haunting display of love and loss when a mother orca carried her dead newborn calf on a “tour of grief” that lasted more than two weeks.
It all seems disheartening. But there are many ways our little length of shoreline in Bellingham Bay can play a key role in restoring our orca population, even though orcas are rarely seen here. To start a conversation about it, Moondance Sea Kayak Adventures and RE Sources took eight interested paddlers out on a kayak tour of Bellingham’s waterfront to celebrate Orca Month. We launched our tandem kayaks from Zuanich Park into the choppy water for a close-up look at seven spots along the waterfront — including some sites the public hasn’t had access to for decades.
Industrial activities in the 1900s followed by a legacy of pollutants left in the ground — like mercury, nickel, petroleum byproducts, and more — made most of the waterfront area off-limits to the public for about 100 years. The shoreline has also been physically altered by armoring, dredging up sediment, and filling in parts of the natural shoreline to build on. These changes make the waterfront hazardous to young Chinook salmon, which need clean, protected nearshore habitat to grow and make it to the open ocean. And Chinook salmon make up 80% of our resident orcas’ food source.
The decline of these salmon is a huge reason orca numbers have dropped and aren’t rising; Puget Sound Chinook are hovering around 10% of their historical numbers. Combined, the resident orca pods eat roughly half a million salmon per year. To give some perspective, the entire Skagit River can feed our orcas for about one month out of the year with its current salmon runs. Juvenile Nooksack Chinook, who rely on the habitat in Bellingham Bay, also face considerably smaller numbers of salmon returning. The spring Nooksack Chinook runs are listed as “Threatened” under the US Endangered Species Act.
It’s impossible to restore healthy orca populations without talking about helping salmon, and it’s impossible to help salmon without making Bellingham Bay hospitable to their young.
From Pollution to Public Parks
We were lucky enough to be one of the first-ever groups leading a visit to sites that demonstrate a successful and collaborative cleanup effort. Waypoint Park – home of the 400,000 pound, eye-catching acid ball – is a brand-new example of what the City of Bellingham and others hope can become of some of our old industrial sites. The public can access the area for the first time since pre-industrial times, now free of legacy pollutants left behind from the pulp and tissue mill operations at Georgia Pacific West. It’s been carefully constructed with rocks and a tiny pocket beach, creating perfect habitat for young Chinook, fresh out of their riverine hatching grounds to grow accustomed to the salty sea where they’ll become adults. In fact, the city added pocket beach to the design of Waypoint Park after getting input from the public. The City, the Port, the Department of Ecology, and others are also removing shoreline armoring, to prevent good habitat from eroding away.
All these teams turning swaths of polluted sediment into parks and salmon habitat is something unique and worth appreciating. Several of those kayaking with us had recently come to Bellingham from all over the place: North Carolina, Utah, a recently graduated college student and her aunt. One person hailed from Chicago, and he noted how toxic sites around his hometown haven’t been cleaned up, let alone considered for public use. Seeing a community actively trying to clean up – and provide access to the cleaned-up spaces – felt impressive and new.
Making sure the redevelopment suits our community’s needs, as well as those of the salmon that humans and orcas rely on, is a big priority. The good news is, like with Waypoint Park, we can build a thriving waterfront with interconnected parks and business without sacrificing plentiful habitat for orcas’ most critical food source. The City and Port of Bellingham have a dream of making a trail connecting some of these sites, incorporating parks and valuable habitat, making it a draw for people from downtown to the waterfront.
As your North Sound Baykeeper, it feels good to be on the forefront of reconnecting people with natural spaces around their home. We aim to have even more people come paddle on the water with us in the future. This is YOUR waterfront, and I hope you’ll join me to make it healthier for all.
What can YOU do?
Ecology will be releasing several public comment periods this fall on other cleanup sites, such as South State Street Manufactured Gas Plant at Boulevard Park and the I&J Waterway this September, so stay tuned for more tours and ways to participate in the public process of cleaning up and redeveloping our waterfront. Sign up for our e-news to get updates or check our permits website for updates on public comment periods.
If you want to attend a public meeting of Gov. Inslee’s Orca Task Force, check out schedules and agendas here. This is a unique opportunity to press the Task Force to take bold action to protect our orcas. The time for business-as-usual is over; the orcas, salmon, and people who rely on them deserve better.
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JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N
Byzantine Follis Coins Reference (bit.ly/jesuscoins)
A Guide to
Byzantine Coins from circa 969-1118 A.D.
For more than a century, the production of Follis denomination Byzantine
coins was dominated with purely religious Christian motifs which
included included Jesus Christ, and sometimes Virgin Mary. The Follis
denomination coins were the largest bronze denomination coins issued by
the Byzantine empire, and their large size, along with the Christian
motif make them a popular coin type for collectors. This series ran from
the period of Byzantine emperors John I (969-976 A.D.) to Alexius I
(1081-1118 A.D.). The accepted classification was originally devised by
Miss Margaret Thompson with her study of these types of coins. World
famous numismatic author, David R. Sear adopted this classification
system for his book entitled, Byzantine Coins and Their Values. The
references about this coin site Mr. Sear’s book by the number that they
appear in that work. The class types of coins included
Class A1,
Class A2,
Class B,
Class C,
Class D,
Class E,
Class F,
Class G,
Class H,
Class I,
Class J,
Class K. Read more and see examples of these coins by reading the
JESUS CHRIST Anonymous Class A-N Byzantine Follis Coins Reference.
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Class A1
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class A1
Bronze Follis 22mm (2.99 grams) Struck 969-976 A.D.
under John I – Byzantine Emperor: 969-976 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1793
+ЄMMANOVHΛ – Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown (with two
pellets in each limb of cross), pallium and colobium , and holding book
of Gospels (the cover ornamended with central pellet in border of dots)
with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC.
+IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ (“Jesus Christ King of Kings”) in
four lines.
Class A2
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class A2
Bronze Follis 28mm (10.10 grams)
Struck during the joint-reign of Basil II and Constantine VIII
1025-1028 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1813
Bust of Christ facing, wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and
colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands.
+IhSЧS / XPISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bASILЄ (“Jesus Christ King of
Kings”) in four lines.
Class B
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class B
Bronze Follis 28mm (11.67 grams)
Struck during the reign of Romanus III 1028-1034 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1823
Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium,
and holding book of Gospels with both hands.
Cross, with pellet at each extremity, standing on three steps; in field,
above transverse limbs of cross, IS -XS; beneath limbs, bAS – ILЄ, bAS –
ILЄ (“Jesus Christ King of Kings”).
Class C
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class C
Bronze Follis 27mm (9.11 grams)
Struck during the reign of Michael IV 1034-1041 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1825
+ЄMMANOVHΛ – Three-quarter length figure of Christ Antiphonetes standing
facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and raising right hand
in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to
right, XC.
Jeweled cross cross, with pellet at each extremity; in the angles, IC -XC /
NI – KA (“May Jesus Christ Conquer”).
Class D
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class D
Bronze Follis 30mm (8.86 grams)
Struck during the reign of Constantine IX 1042-1055 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1836
Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus crown, pallium
and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field to
left, IC; to right, XC.
IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL (“Jesus Christ King of Kings”) in three lines;
above, cross.
Class E
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class E
Bronze Follis 26mm (8.43 grams) Constantinople mint: 1059-1067 A.D.
under Constantine X – Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 – 21 May
1067 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1855
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and
holding book of Gospels
with both hands; to left, IC; to right, XC.
IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL’ (“Jesus Christ King of Kings”) in three lines, –
+ – above, -u- underneath.
Class F
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class F
Bronze Follis 25mm (7.76 grams) –
Struck under Constantine X – Byzantine Emperor: 25 December 1059 – 21
May 1067 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1856
Christ seated facing on throne without back, wearing nimbus crown,
pallium and colobium, and raising right hand in benediction; in left
hand, book of Gospels; in field to left, IC; to right, XC.
IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL (“Jesus Christ King of Kings”) in three lines, –
+ – above, + beneath.
Class G
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class G
Bronze Follis 28mm (7.71 grams)
Struck during the reign of Romanus IV, Diogenes –
Byzantine Emperor: 1 January 1068 A.D. – 19 August 1071 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1867
Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium,
and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, scroll; to left,
IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets.
Facing bust of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing pallium and
maphorium; to left, MP; to right, ΘV; border of large pellets.
Class H
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class H
Follis 24mm (9.23 grams)
Struck during the reign of Michael VII
Emperor: October 24,1071 – March 24, 1078 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1880
Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and
raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to left,
IC; to right, XC; normal border.
Patriarchal cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; in lower
field, on either side, floral ornament.
Class I
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class I
BrBronze Follis 24mm (4.65 grams)
Struck during the reign of Nicephorus III – 24 March 1078 – 4 April 1081
A.D.
Reference: Sear 1889
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium, and
raising right hand in beneditcion, in left hand, the book of Gospels, IC to
left, XC to right; within border.
Latin cross, with X at center, and globule and two pellets at each
extremity; in lower field, on either side, floral ornament; in uppper field,
on either side, crescent.
Class J
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class J
ByByzantine Follis 25mm (4.38 grams)
Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus
Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1900
Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head; He wears pallium and colobium,
raises right hand in benediction, and holds book of Gospels in left; in
upper field, C – C; in lower field, IC – XC.
Cross, with globule and two pellets at each extremity; beneath, large
crescent; around, four globules, each surrounded by pellets.
* Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time
of the First Crusade.
Class K
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class K
BrBronze Follis 22mm (6.75 grams)
Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus
Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1901
Bust of Christ facing , wearing a nimbus crown, pallium and colobium,
and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels; to
left, IC; to right, XC; border of large pellets.
Three-qauarter length figure of the Virgin orans, nimbate and wearing
pallium and maphorium; on either side of nimbus, M – Θ or MP – ΘV;
border of large pellets.
* Numismatic Note: Alexius I was the Byzantine emperor during the time
of the First Crusade.
Class L
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class L
Bronze Follis
Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus
Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1902
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimubs corwn, pallium and colobium; infield
to left, IC; to right, XC.
Cross pattee; above and beneath, IC/XC; on either side; NI – KA.
Class M
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class M
Bronze Follis
Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus
Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1903
Christ Enthroned Facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium; in
field to left, IC; to right, XC.
Jewelled cross, with three pellets at each extremity; beneath, large
crescent.
Class N
Byzantine Empire
Anonymous Class N
Bronze Follis
Struck during the reign of Alexius I, Comnenus
Byzantine Emperor: 4 April 1081 – 15 August 1118 A.D.
Reference: Sear 1904
Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus crown, pallium and colobium,
and raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of
Gospels; to left, IC; to right, XC.
Patriarchal cross on base; in upper field, IC – XC; in lower field,
NI – NA.
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There are a variety of exceptional commercial and residential roof repair providers in East Williamsburg. These contractors provide services for roof repair , replacement gutters, vinyl siding repair, rows, ice dam removal, infrared moisture detection, maintenance, ice dam prevention and so forth. In the event that you get complications or have the ambition to revolutionize the aesthetics of your home, you should certainly talk to a repair contractor.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. By doing annual maintenance such as cleaning the coils and oiling the AC fan motor, you will ensure proper efficiency and cooling of your Airstream travel trailer for many years of camping enjoyment for you and your future grandchildren.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. 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Picture this: it’s early morning and you’re walking along Flinders Street at the edge of Melbourne’s city centre, the sun is just starting to peek over the trees on the southeast side of the city, and you think to yourself, “the only way this could be better is if I were drinking a delicious coffee right now…” then, lo and behold, you stumble across a pastel paradise with a sign declaring “Vacation.”
Opened in August 2017, Vacation is the brainchild of Julian Bedford, Jimmy Tjoeng, and brothers Kael and Matt Sahely—a group that collectively has a wealth of experience working in and owning cafes, including the likes of Dukes Coffee Roasters, Pillar of Salt, Caravan Coffee (London), Sensory Lab, and Bawa.
As has been mentioned numerous times before here on Sprudge, Melbourne isn’t lacking in coffee shops. In fact, you could say the city is somewhat awash—okay, flooded—with coffee options. The flipside of this, however, is that the population’s appetite for good coffee appears to be near insatiable, which allows gems like Vacation to carve out a neat little niche for themselves in the competitive city centre.
Sitting on the corner of Exhibition and Flinders Streets, Vacation is a beautifully light and airy space, with a 6.5-metre-high roof, floor-to-ceiling windows (to take in the surprisingly expansive view over Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens and MCG), 1950s-style pastels, and a plenitude of satisfyingly rounded corners. Architecture and interior design of the space was undertaken by Alex Lake of Therefore Studio, with branding by The Company You Keep—with the brief by the Vacation team to the tune of “peaceful, tranquil, holiday vibes.” It’s an aesthetic that immediately feels calm and acts as a point of difference from the white-tiled, brass and copper, light wood Scandinavian stylings of many of Melbourne’s cafes, and has even been referred to as “millennial-pink Tatooine” by some visitors (which feels strangely apt).
Chatting with Bedford, it’s clear that they set out to build a cafe that didn’t take itself too seriously, “We think that coffee quality doesn’t have to come at the expense of approachability and service—so we just tried to make it a bit fun and kooky,” he says. Whimsical illustrations personify the flavour notes on their packaging (including a googly-eyed pineapple), part of the fun and lighthearted approach of the Vacation brand.
Espresso is brewed here on a white powder-coated La Marzocco Linea with Victoria Arduino Mythos One grinders, while filter is exclusively brewed with FETCO—showcasing the coffee that the Vacation team roast themselves at Bureaux Collective, a coffee roasting collaborative space in Abbotsford. The food offering sits neatly alongside the coffee, with a simple cafe menu: think sandwiches (with Meatsmith cured meat), toast with fancy toppings (avocado, seeds and sprouts, or peanut butter, banana, black sesame), and mueslis—as well as pastries from Noisette and Cobb Lane, and some raw and refined-sugar-free treats from Sarah Sivaraman who bakes in-house.
The response from patrons and the local coffee industry alike to Vacation has been a positive one so far: it’s still a rarity to see a specialty coffee shop located in the city centre that has such a substantial food offering, and it’s even more unique for somewhere like that to open on the weekends as it does (which thoroughly pleases the multitudes of local customers who live in the city).
Looking towards the future, Bedford and the team hope to open more shops, and also have their own roasting space. Keeping in line with their aesthetic, however, they’re going to take it slowly and let it grow organically, always making sure not to take it too seriously because, after all, it’s a Vacation, right?
Vacation Coffee is located at 1 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. Visit their official website and follow them on Instagram.
Eileen P. Kenny is a coffee professional, winemaker, and Sprudge Media Network contributor based in Melbourne. Read more Eileen P. Kenny on Sprudge.
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Here’s how Akshay Kumar will be celebrating his 50th birthday
Akshay Kumar is currently riding high on the success of Toilet-Ek Prem Katha and it is undoubtedly much deserved considering that the film managed to break the dry spell in Bollywood. Now, the actor is planning to ring in his 50th birthday in a rather interesting manner and the celebrations, we hear will continue for long.
Akshay Kumar will turn a year older on September 9 and owing to the fact that he will turn 50 this year, he plans to mark the celebrations in two different ways – one with his wife and kids and one with his parents and in laws. Although earlier he had maintained that it will be a low-key affair with lunch or dinner date with family, it seems that it was his daughter Nitara’s idea to do something more elaborate.
In fact, his five year old daughter has expressed her desire to see the snow and knowing Akshay’s love for his children, the actor was more than happy to oblige. The family, which includes his wife Twinkle Khanna and his son Aarav, will take off to Switzerland for a four day trip during the birthday weekend. But that is not the only part of the celebrations.
From what we hear, the celebrations of Akshay Kumar’s 50th birthday will kick start from the first week itself, wherein there will be a puja held at his Mumbai residence. Besides his wife and children, it will be attended by his mother Arun Bhatia, sister Alka, mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia and sister-in-law Rinke Khanna Saran.
On the film front, Akshay Kumar was recently working on his wife and former actress Twinkle Khanna’s debut production PadMan. Besides this, the actor will be seen in Reema Kagti’s Gold as well as Bhushan Kumar’s Mogul.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. By doing annual maintenance such as cleaning the coils and oiling the AC fan motor, you will ensure proper efficiency and cooling of your Airstream travel trailer for many years of camping enjoyment for you and your future grandchildren.
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Why Buy A New Airstream Rooftop AC?Your Airstream rooftop AC has seen its best days and you are ready to replace it with a new unit. The newer rooftop units are more efficient and do a better job of cooling your Airstream than the older models ever did. This article is intended help you replace the old rooftop cooling unit yourself with very little effort on your part.The Airstream travel trailer in this article is a 1986 Airstream Sovereign with an old Coleman Mach rooftop air conditioner which had given good service over the years. The fan motor is giving problems and to replace it would cost too much money when a new unit could be purchased for a little over twice the price of repairs. Even if the fan motor was replaced, AC compressor is old and could malfunction at any time. This would necessitate spending more money on repairs than a new rooftop unit would cost. So the obvious solution was to install a new cooling unit on the Airstream Sovereign travel trailer. Choosing and Buying A New Airstream ACWe chose to go back with a Coleman 13,500 BTU rooftop AC because it had the same overhead clearance as the previous Coleman unit. Also, it came complete with the ceiling assembly and nothing else was needed, unlike some of the other units made by Carrier and Dometic. It was the best rooftop air conditioner for the money of those we researched, plus the ease of replacing a similar unit was taken in consideration. This same RV A/C is sold on this page along with other fine units made by Carrier and Dometic which are also well know for their efficiency and reliability.The choice is yours to decide as to the make and model of your new cooling unit and as they are all installed similarly, this article will work just as well for all of them. The new Coleman air conditioner arrived in only two days so we began by examining it closely to ascertain it wasn’t damaged while being shipped. It was in perfect shape and we were ready to begin the installation process. Removing The Old A/C Because of the shiny aluminum skin covering most Airstream travel trailers, it is very important to use proper support and padding to prevent damage to roof covering while replacing the rooftop unit. This includes removing the old unit carefully and cleaning the roof thoroughly before installing the new one in your Airstream.Be sure to disconnect the electrical power from the trailer before removing the old unit. Remove the old ceiling assembly and disconnect the main electrical line from the AC unit. If you are hesitant about doing the electrical connections yourself then have someone experienced do this for you. There are only three wires to disconnect and removing them should pose no problems for you at this time. Remove the 4 bolts used for attaching the old rooftop unit to the ceiling assembly. After removing the AC shroud by loosening the 4 nuts holding it in place, the old rooftop unit can be carefully removed and lowered to the ground. Airstream A/C Installation PreparationIn some cases the Airstream AC gasket has been treated with a sealant, perhaps several times over the many camping seasons. These sealants usually cause the old rooftop AC units to be stuck in place which requires using a thin putty knife to separate the old gasket from the Airstream roof. Carefully slide the putty knife beneath the old gasket until the unit can be easily removed. Remove any lingering roof coating adhesive with a strong solvent being careful not to let it discolor the area outside of the new gasket contact area. Check for any jagged edges or rough spots which could cause the gasket to allow moisture to seep through. This is a very important step to prevent leaks around the new rooftop AC unit.You are now ready to transport the new unit to the rooftop of your Airstream travel trailer. Unless you are very strong you will need some help with this job. Be very careful if using ladders as it is easy to lose your balance while lifting the new air condtioner. First, remove the new protective shroud to facilitate ease of handling and placement. Installing The New RV Air Conditioner Situating the new rooftop AC unit correctly requires some help to keep from having to go up and down the ladder several times to check both inside, and on the rooftop, to correctly align the new unit. By loosely connecting the 4 retaining bolts through the ceiling flange, you can move the new rooftop unit around until it is evenly spaced in the 14” square duct hole in the Airstream roof.Once you have the new unit in the right spot you can tighten the bolts which compresses the new gasket and insure a watertight seal. If you purchased the optional heating element for your rooftop AC, proceed to install it according to the enclosed directions. This is a simple plug in assembly for electrical connections.Connect the Airstream line electrical wires to the new AC unit by using wire nuts and replacing the cover of the junction box. The ceiling assembly is usually attached by 4 screws to the ceiling flange. Install the new rooftop AC shroud with the 4 retaining nuts. Reconnect the power supply to the Airstream and the job is finished. Using and maintaining your new Airstream ACTest the new unit to ensure everything is working correctly with no circuit breakers kicking off. Now you are ready to stay cool for many seasons to come while enjoying your classic Airstream travel trailer. Good luck on the installation and congratulations on the money you will save by installing the rooftop unit on your Airstream yourself. By doing annual maintenance such as cleaning the coils and oiling the AC fan motor, you will ensure proper efficiency and cooling of your Airstream travel trailer for many years of camping enjoyment for you and your future grandchildren.
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In a new interview published today, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg goes long on a wide range of topics including selling data, taking holocaust deniers at their word, fake news, and one simple idea that’s crazy enough, it just might work.
Speaking with Recode, Zuckerberg continued his apology tour that’s followed the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The revelation that Facebook lost control of millions of users’ data and that it ended up in the hands of a shady political consultancy served as a tipping point, reminding the world of the long list of missteps, screwups, and malpractice that have characterized the company’s entire existence. In the months since it first admitted how poorly it handled that situation, Zuckerberg has been on a merry-go-round of stops in Congress, EU Parliament, and press junkets to do damage control.
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Recode asked Zuckerberg if he felt that someone should be fired for not thoroughly responding to the Cambridge Analytica situation when Facebook first learned about it in 2015. After acknowledging that it’s a big issue, Zuckerberg said, “I designed the platform, so if someone’s going to get fired for this, it should be me.” The 34-year-old CEO has taken responsibility for the company’s failures on this topic before, but the subject of firing himself awkwardly lingers in this interview.
Zuckerberg and Recode jokingly banter about the great news value that would come from him firing himself on this podcast. Alas, he confirms that won’t be happening today. Recode insists that he’ll probably be okay if he just hung it up right now and moves on to a question about privacy before Zuckerberg interrupts just to circle back and ask, “Do you really want me to fire myself right now?” After more needling, Recode says, “no” and Zuck drops it, saying, “I think we should do what’s gonna be right for the community.”
This seems like a great idea. Through some chummy insider ribbing, the CEO hit on the idea that he really should maybe go, that he’d be fine if he did, and the most important thing is what’s best for the community. At this point, it seems all too clear that firing himself would be a good step in doing what’s best for the community of 2 billion Facebook users, and the larger community of 7.6 billion people just trying to live their lives in this world.
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Who knows if Zuck has retained any skills as an engineer, but it’s hard to say he’s been a bad businessman. Facebook’s stock hit an all-time high this month despite its tarnished image because it dug its claws deep into users’ daily lives and it brushes off the consequences of growth. On my list of potential ways to fix Facebook, shutting it down would be right at the top closely followed by losing the algorithmic sorting of the news feed. Since neither of those things will happen, Zuckerberg stepping down would be a worthy consolation prize.
Throughout the interview, the CEO demonstrates some of his worst qualities. For one, he seems incapable of learning from his mistakes. Early in the interview, he pounds on some of his pet peeves and shows that he hasn’t really absorbed or processed criticism. He still gets really frustrated when people construe Facebook’s model of selling advertisers access to users based on their data and its inferences about that data as “selling data.” He still hasn’t grasped that the line between those two characterizations is extremely thin, and he ignores the fact that “selling data” is a good shorthand for what he’s actually doing and the dark implications it carries.
Zuckerberg also gripes about the characterization of Facebook as a media company. He says that he used to call it a utility, but today he prefers “social network” over “social media.” He says that “building a network and building relationships is one of the most core things that people do, and that is an enduring utility that people need.” As always, Zuckerberg speaks about relationships and human contact like a man who’s never experienced either.
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He thinks that social networking should be focused on building something “useful and enduring.” That sounds reasonable, but then he gives an example. He says that Facebook has “mapped out all of the people who a person cares about” and then converts its knowledge into a useful product: Facebook Marketplace. Yup, after almost 15 years of crunching data about billions of people on this planet, the most useful thing Zuck comes up with is a place for everyone to buy more shit.
Moving on to the incredibly volatile subject of Facebook’s platforms being used to incite mob violence and ethnic cleansing in places like Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, Zuckerberg does his best to avoid taking any responsibility for the role his platform might have played. “It is clearly the responsibility of all of the players who were involved there,” he says. “So, the government, civil society, the different folks who were involved, and I think that we have an important role, given the platform, that we play, so we need to make sure that we do what we need to.”
He’s ignoring the fact that Facebook didn’t do what it needed to do before expanding to markets around the world. He mentions that the company is bringing on more native speakers of languages in problem areas and attempting to better understand local cultures. “It’s often hard, from where we sit, to identify who are the figures who are promoting hate and what is going to… which is the content that is going to incite violence,” he says while failing to acknowledge those are the kinds of questions that should’ve been considered before going halfway across the world and providing a platform that can be used to turn whole societies upside down.
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On the subject of fake news, he’s still fooling around with moral relativity that isn’t necessary. I sympathize with Zuckerberg’s reluctance to become a censor of speech or the one that determines what news is accurate. But his company makes determinations on what content users will or won’t be allowed on the platform. Specifically asked about Infowars’ clear spreading of false information with real-world consequences, he still won’t admit that the conspiracy theory-loving outlet could easily be booted from the platform based on its current harassment and bullying policies.
Infowars spread a hoax that the child victims of the Sandy Hook shooting weren’t real and the whole situation was an elaborate plot. That action has resulted in lawsuits by the victims’ parents who’ve endured years of harassment and accusations of being a “crisis actor.” The best consequence Zuckerberg can come up with for Infowars if someone uses his platform to confront a victim of Sandy Hook is “telling them, ‘Hey, no, you’re a liar’—that is harassment, and we actually will take that down.” This is a simple judgment call—Alex Jones uses his platform to harass people in real life. Mark Zuckerberg can’t see his way to making any kind of judgment about that.
Speaking of bad judgment, he decided to pivot to an example of relative facts by talking about the Holocaust. Here he goes:
I’m Jewish, and there’s a set of people who deny that the Holocaust happened.
I find that deeply offensive. But at the end of the day, I don’t believe that our platform should take that down because I think there are things that different people get wrong. I don’t think that they’re intentionally getting it wrong…
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Okay.
He’s already walked those comments back in a way, clarifying to Recode, “I personally find Holocaust denial deeply offensive, and I absolutely didn’t intend to defend the intent of people who deny that.”
Despite his hired handlers’ inability to train him how to look normal in public, they’ve done a pretty good job of teaching him the art of the evasive answer. Whether testifying before Congress or speaking to a journalist, he stays on message for the most part and he gives answers that carry the illusion of complexity but are really just ways of saying that he doesn’t want to deal with his problems in a meaningful way. Facebook’s still growing, people are still addicted to it, the checks are still cashing, so what’s the real issue?
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When asked what single thing he would most like to apologize to the public about, he’s at a loss. “I don’t know,” he says bluntly. But then the old PR muscles kick in and he settles on: “I think that the main thing that I’ve tried to internalize this year is we get that there’s a big responsibility and a lot of things that we need to do better than we are.”
If Zuckerberg is serious about his goals of altruistic community building, he should walk away from the company that’s being used to tear communities around the world apart. He says that Bill Gates is his hero, and he knows it’ll take years to build a philanthropic strategy as well reasoned as the Gates Foundation’s approach. He also says he’s not taking on any personal goals this year because fixing Facebook is all-consuming at the moment. Maybe—and stick with me here—this thirtysomething with some $80 billion could give someone else a try in the driver’s seat and totally throw himself into making those Gates-style charity plans. If there’s one upside to Zuckerberg’s youth, he has plenty of time to follow through on his pledge to give away all of his money.
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REVEALED: Sonata watches signs Sushant Singh Rajput as their brand ambassador
Sushant Singh Rajput’s credibility at the ticket window may have got affected due to the debacle of Raabta. But when it comes to endorsements, he is surely one of the most popular actors. The actor added yet another feather in his cap in this regard recently as he has been signed as a brand ambassador of Sonata watches. The watch brand announced about this association on August 19.
Earlier, famous Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the brand ambassador of Sonata. Incidentally, Sushant Singh Rajput played Dhoni in the 2016 hit biopic M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story.
Besides Sonata, the actor also endorses Nissan, Close Up, Kingfisher, Garnier, Syska, Current, Flying Machine, One Plus and Ranjit Rocky. Apart from Sonata, he was also recently announced as the face of Ziox Mobiles.
On the film front, Sushant Singh Rajput is about to start work on the space drama Chandamama Door Ke, for which he even trained in USA’s prestigious NASA. Simultaneously, he’s also working on his Kai Po Che director Abhishek Kapoor’s next, Kedarnath. It’s also the launch vehicle of Saif Ali Khan’s daughter, Sara.
REVEALED: Sonata watches signs Sushant Singh Rajput as their brand ambassador