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Create a custom activation function in Tensorflow

Hey there everyone, today we are going to learn, how we can create a custom activation function in TensorFlow Python library.
Before trying to create a custom activation function, you must have the knowledge of  ‘What is an Activation function?’. Once you have understood the concept of activation function, It will be easier for you to follow this article.

So, let’s get started.

Python program using TensorFlow for a custom activation function

We will try to implement a simple activation function that would provide us with outputs (o to infinity) based on the given inputs. Also, remember that we would be doing this using Tensorflow.

This flowchart will provide an overview of the steps we are going to perform:

Custom activation function in TensorFlow Python

It will get more clear as we will expand each of these steps and explain them.

Now, Let’s discuss all the steps involved:

  • Importing the libraries.
    import tensorflow as tf
    import numpy as np
  • Defining our function.
    def my_act_func(x):
      if x >= 0:
      return res

    This is the basic function that provides us with outputs based on the input value(x).
    ‘x’ can be considered as the values of the nodes(neurons) of input layers.
    Let’s have a look at the outputs of this function for some given inputs:

  • Transforming the function using vectorize() in NumPy.

    np_my_act_func = np.vectorize(my_act_func)

    Now, this function can work on NumPy arrays.

  • Converting the function to use float 32.
    my_act_covert = lambda x: np_my_act_func(x).astype(np.float32)

    Here, NumPy used float64 but TensorFlow uses float32. So, we converted the function to use float32 before converting it to a TensorFlow function.
    Let’ s have a look at the outputs for this function:

    array([2., 3., 4.], dtype=float32)
  • Using convert_to_tensor() function from Tensorflow.
    This function is used to convert a NumPy array, python lists, and python scalars to a Tensorflow object.

    def my_func(arg):
        arg = tf.convert_to_tensor( arg,  dtype=tf.float32)
        return arg
    value = my_func(my_act_covert([2,3,4,0,-2]))

    Finally, we have the activation function that will provide us with outputs stored in ‘value’.
    Let’s print the ‘value’ to check if our function is giving outputs correctly:

    tf.Tensor([2. 3. 4. 0. 0.], shape=(5,), dtype=float32)

So, we have successfully created a custom activation function that provides us with correct outputs as shown above.

We can have a more complex activation function as per our need, by making changes in the body of the function defined in this code.

One response to “Create a custom activation function in Tensorflow”

  1. ne ra says:

    I use this code in my project, but I see this error:
    ‘vectorize’ object has no attribute ‘astype’

    can you help me to solve it?

    thank you

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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2016, approximately 35 million ambulatory surgical visits and 20 million surgical procedures were performed in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs), with 15 million surgeries performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Also, Medicare payments to ASCs have increased by 24% from $2.9 billion in 2007 to $3.6 billion in 2012. The factors driving the growth of ambulatory services include, rising government funding offering team-based primary care, cost-saving surgeries compared to the hospitals, and government investment for ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases with increasing geriatric population, advancement in technology, and new reimbursement rules by the government offering economic advantage are the factors leading to the growth of the global market. Also, the demand for minimally invasive surgeries, faster patient recovery with shorter healing time, inexpensive surgical charges, and well equipped ambulatory service centers is expected to drive the market in the forecast period. However delayed diagnosis, ineffective communication, and incidence of adverse drug events are restrains for ambulatory services market.

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A photograph of a beach towel — featuring the design of a $100 Federal Reserve note — on fire is being offered in a photography auction, presented by Daniel Cooney Fine Art through the website iGavel. The auction will end Feb. 4, 2015.

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In this October 20, 2020 online event, we learned about the experiences of three ethnic Chinese professionals whose businesses are contributing to Central Ohio and beyond.

The contributions of Chinese-speakers to the Central Ohio business community are diverse; in this interview-format event, we learned about the experiences of three business leaders:

Nelson Kuo, Kentex (import company)
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Our program began with welcome remarks by Chinese Chamber board chair emeritus, Dr. Yung-Chen Lu, and current Chinese Chamber board member Deb Scherer of One Columbus.

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Concerts in the Park (CIP) is back! Sacramento’s favorite free concert series, CIP, brings a true festival experience to the heart of downtown Sacramento on Friday nights from May through July. Grab a cold beer from the Bud Light Bar, a bite to eat from your favorite food trucks, and rock the night away to tunes from some of the biggest names in local and national music.

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First you get to drink lovely refreshing Northumberland tea, accompanied by delicious Northumberland Bakehouse biscuits and then, at your leisure, you can book an Afternoon Tea in the Heron cafe here at The Corbridge Larder.
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There is a groundswell of feeling among musicians and music lovers in Cornwall that complaints from residential neighbours are starting to kill live music in the county.

Many feel that people moving into an area with an already thriving and long-established music venue or live music pub are then unfairly complaining about noise.

Tim Wills, a publican in St Agnes who has previously been affected by neighbours complaining about loud music, said: “It is a real problem that can ruin livelihoods and communities. People moving next door to pubs have to realise there is going to be a certain amount of noise. It’s quite unbelievable … if you move next door to a pig farm you know it’s going to smell of s***.”

Holly Turton, singer with Cornish band Stone Roots, is urging music fans to write to their local MP to support a bill which is being discussed in Parliament tomorrow (January 10) on the ‘Agent of Change’ principle, which would ensure those that have brought about changes that affect a business are responsible for remedying those issues.

For example, a property developer building homes near a music venue would be responsible for that business’s sound-proofing.

Holly Turton, who has called on musicians and music fans to write to their MP over the issue
Holly Turton, who has called on musicians and music fans to write to their MP over the issue

Noise issues have forced the closure of venues such as The Picturehouse in Edinburgh and even Mangos nightclub in Falmouth, according to its owner. While other venues have had to fight costly noise complaints or development proposals, which do not provide sufficient sound mitigation measures, including The Fleece in Bristol and Manchester’s Night & Day.

Currently, Shepherd's Bush Empire and Union Chapel – iconic London venues – are facing potential threats due to the development of apartments near to the venues.

Supporting John Spellar MP’s 10 Minute Rule Bill, Holly wrote to her local MP, Sarah Newton, stating: “As a working musician in Cornwall it is vitally important to me that music venues are protected, and in Cornwall specifically we are already seeing the impact of noise complaints in town centres all over the county, more recently in Helston, Truro and Falmouth.

“Having this bill passed would provide some much-needed security for small music venues and musicians alike in an already threatened industry.”

Musician Mark Bosustow told Cornwall Live: “It seems to be a growing issue down here. I know of a pub in St Agnes that had to stop having live music because of the complaints of a woman who owned a holiday cottage across the road. The Blue Bar in Porthtowan generally only has acoustic acts perform now due to neighbours.

“More recently, the Blue Anchor Inn in Helston had to completely re-think its live music policy due to neighbours complaining who have moved into a brand new housing development behind the pub.

“It seems that no matter how long a pub may have had live music, people moving into brand new apartments/houses in close proximity seem to have more ‘power’ than the landlord/landlady who are trying to run a business in the community.”

Indeed, this was the reason cited by the owner of Falmouth club Mangos when it closed in 2016. Dave Deans said a fine and complaints from neighbours about noise were key factors behind the decision. The Falmouth nightspot is to re-open under new ownership.

How the new Mangos will look
How the new Mangos will look

Karum Cooper, of Cornish band Hypaphora, told me: "As someone who has always loved the Falmouth scene/nightlife, I remember seeing the sheer difference in the amount of people out on a Thursday night a few weeks after Mangos closed. And people wonder why bars are opening and closing down so regularly?

"Another example was The Venue in Newquay, a really promising venue that had some of the best Cornish bands booked into its calendar. I don't think that place even lasted four months."

Many pubs and clubs are now having to introduce much earlier curfews to appease neighbours.

Rick Martin, of rock band Even Nine, said: “Our set at the Blue Anchor was cut short due to noise complaints from residents in a newly built housing development back in September. We played the Blue Anchor again in December incident and complaint free, following steps taken by the pub to appease neighbours including soundproofing and an earlier curfew.”

He added: “Yet another example of people moving into a town centre, next to a venue that has existed for decades (Blue Anchor dates back to 15th century!) and then complaining.”

There are also ongoing issues with a resident’s complaints at Boxx nightclub opposite the Blue Anchor.

Even Nine play at The Blue Anchor in Helston
Even Nine play at The Blue Anchor in Helston

Jay Sundance, owner of the club, said: “It's really bloody unfair – the selfish needs of one person seem to outweigh the few in my opinion. The community need a late night venue and yet one person can actually shut you down.”

Promoter Angela Young, who staged the Live at Heartlands festival at the Pool mining attraction in 2014, said that properties built after Heartlands was created have had a damaging effect on its proposed entertainment package.

“It happened at Heartlands for the festival - one resident signed a rental contract after the festival had been announced, was told about it in person, was offered accommodation elsewhere for the weekend, and still sat at home making a formal complaint during the event.

“Heartlands was created with live events in mind, but then planning was granted for properties in such close proximity that it's almost impossible to provide live music without breaching noise guidelines. That said, the Environmental Health team at Cornwall Council are a lot more reasonable than many I've come across and do seem genuinely interested in helping to keep live music alive in Cornwall.”

The packed Live at Heartlands event faced complaints from nearby residents
The packed Live at Heartlands event faced complaints from nearby residents

Another musician Michael Packman said he was at the Harbourside in Charlestown when a band had to finish playing at 10.30pm because of a noise complaint from a local. Other people have also mentioned complaints at the harbour pub.

Chris Knight, of St Austell Brewery which owns the pub, told us: “As with any live music or entertainment venue, the brewery and many of its pubs are appreciative of the effects of noise pollution on neighbours and the local environment and we work to ensure that events are pre-publicised, the right permissions obtained and neighbours informed to maintain good relations within the communities we operate in.

“Having said that, pubs in the South West in particular can be the last social meeting space in small communities and a certain amount of noise is to be expected in such important venues.

“House purchasers these days seem to have to do untold checks before they buy, so it certainly wouldn’t do any harm to check out what the social scene is in the neighbourhood before putting down a deposit. If unsure, why not just pop in to the local and join in – who knows where the music may take you.”

It appears this is a growing problem across the whole county.

DJ Kris Kool said: “Shades and Watermans had problems in Falmouth and there have been several complaints from residents living around Events Square. If purchasing a property at Events Square, surely the clue is in the name?”

Slaves pictured at their Studio Bar gig in 2016
Slaves pictured at their Studio Bar gig in 2016

Emma Joyce, a former employee at The Acorn in Penzance, a long-standing venue in the town, told Cornwall Live that the former chapel was “always dealing with it”. Renowned Penzance music venue The Studio Bar has had ongoing issues too.

Alex Rutherford, who bought the business in 2003 because it was in a commercial area, said: “When they allowed development of the warehouses opposite – that's 12ft away from the Studio – I said the moment tenants move in they will complain. Sure enough, one of the first complaints was ‘they shouldn't allow a bar in a residential area’.”

Former Mayor of Truro Rob Nolan added that the city hadn’t escaped the noise issue either.

“The Old Ale House had this problem when they built the retirement flats next door. New residents complained and it almost killed the pub. Good to see that they've overcome it now, but more protection for existing music venues is very welcome.”

Musician Daniel Edwards told me: “From what I've heard and experienced over the 27 years of gigging in Cornwall, London, the UK and Europe, almost every bloody venue has their noise complaint d***heads move nearby and complain. A lot of venues I've loved have closed because of this. It absolutely needs sorting out.”

The Musicians Union, which has had success in helping to save venues in Wales, has said it would be happy to help and support Cornish venues with the Agent of Change principle.


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February 15… the day after Valentine’s Day. If you are one of the 62% of Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day, happy day-after. This is when all that Valentine’s Day chocolate goes on sale! If you have small children, you spent the days leading up to Valentine’s Day in a frenzy of glue and glitter.

In the 1840s, the first mass-produced valentines were sold in the United States, although Europe had adopted the practice of exchanging cards and letters in the 1600s. The heart became the symbol of Valentine’s Day, gracing the cover of many millions of cards. According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (second only to Christmas.)
It should not be surprising that women purchase approximately 85% of all valentines. Women are typically thought of as the softer of the sexes and the more sentimental. We grow up dotting our “i”s with hearts. We enjoy a good cry over the sappiest of commercials. We are typically the caregivers (emotional and physical) of our family and many of our friends.

We send our family and friends texts, emails, facebook messages, and cards just to let them know we are thinking of

Here’s another heartfelt message: Each year, the American Heart Association selects a “class” of real women who share their real stories about heart health. These are not valentines of glitter or cut paper – these are real heart stories.

These are real women who represent the different faces of heart disease and stroke nationwide. They come from New York City (don’t hold it against them), Springfield, Massachusetts (again, not really their fault), Miami, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina, and a few places in between. They range in age from 55 to 27. Their stories are success stories of survival of congenital heart defects, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest. (Go to for more about the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Class of 2015.)

These are women who share the most important valentines you can hope to receive – the story of their heart health. The hope is that, by sharing their story, other women will be inspired to make a change and share their personal stories as well. Because many of these stories are about how they ignored the signs that something was wrong.
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women? Do you know your own risk factors? Do you know your family history?

Despite liking cards, hearts, and written sentiments, women can often miss the writing on the wall when it comes to our own heart health.

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, give yourself or a woman in your life a special, sentimental, heart-felt (literally) valentine. Take a moment to read through some of the Go Red for Women stories. Take a moment to talk to a woman in your life about heart health – yours or hers. Take a moment to assess your own heart health and maybe talk to a doctor.

Maybe we should dot more of our “I”s with hearts and put more importance on our heart health. And a little more glitter probably wouldn’t hurt either.

Hosanna Fletcher has lived in Newton County since 2005. With a Masters in Public Health and another in Sociology, she has worked on a variety of community development projects, led training sessions for Lay Health Advisors, conducted and evaluated health risk assessments, and designed and implemented employee wellness programs. Hosanna and her husband Kevin, a Newton County native, have been married for 15 years this October. They have two children — Miranda, 11, and Thomas, 3.


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The Department of Justice is asking its internal inspector to investigate power and heating outages that left many inmates at a Brooklyn jail in cold and dark cells as temperatures fell below freezing in New York City.

The announcement came in response to a request for an investigation by Democratic Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Nydia Velázquez of New York and other Democrats.

In a statement Wednesday, the DOJ asked its watchdog, the Office of the Inspector General, to “undertake a review” and determine whether the Bureau of Prisons “responded appropriately” to the heat and power failures at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

The Bureau of Prisons is part of the Justice Department. The BOP “will also conduct a thorough investigation of the infrastructure at the facility and review the emergency response and contingency planning for this type of incident,” the DOJ said in a press release shared on Twitter by Rep. Nadler.

Many of the nearly 1,700 inmates in the federal facility were on lockdown in cells without electricity or heat for several days.

Reports of the conditions triggered massive protests outside the jail and tours by elected officials, including Nadler, who called the conditions inside the jail “inhuman.”

A fire knocked out lights in parts of the jail on Jan. 27, but problems with heating had been occurring since mid-January, according to The New York Times’ account of a court hearing Tuesday.

Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York toured the facility on Tuesday following the hearing. In a transcript of the visit, inmates also described not receiving medical attention after requesting it, including one inmate who described “spitting blood.”

The nonprofit group Federal Defenders of New York sued the Bureau of Prisons and the jail’s warden, Herman Quay, on Monday, alleging “there is a humanitarian crisis taking place” at the MDC.

City officials said power was restored at the jail by Sunday. Most of the people detained are awaiting trail and have not been convicted of a crime, according to the Times.

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Founded by Walter Bagshaw at the beginning of the 20th Century, the museum was created to enable visitors to ‘See the world in a day’ and experience civilisations and cultures from around the world via its exciting expansive collection. Over a hundred years later, this award winning museum still fulfils that vision.

Permanent inspirational displays include 'The Kingdom of Osiris', an atmospheric Egyptology gallery, The Tribal Cultures of Africa and the 'Spirit of South Asia' gallery in addition to two local history galleries.

Via the KS2 Learning Opportunities programme, the museum is one the few places in the north of England to provide children with the chance to handle and investigate real objects from ancient Egypt.

Special public events and family craft activities are held throughout the year.

A versatile purpose built classroom is also available for weekend hire and is suitable for meetings and craft activities.

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More than 14 million people come to Myrtle Beach every year, but the metropolitan region is only home to about 250,000. Residents here can take advantage of abundant business services, parks, and renowned golf courses.

Myrtle Beach's expanded infrastructure, beautiful oceanside setting, and affordable real estate have combined to produce something a bit surprising: an affordable resort community. With great prices on a variety of listings, it might be easier than you think to find a Myrtle Beach house that suits your needs. Many areas near Myrtle Beach have median home prices of less than $200,000. Townhouses and condos are also popular options with pricing in the $1-200,000 range. Myrtle Beach is also one of the largest luxury home markets on the Atlantic Seaboard.

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Myrtle Beach's steady growth in recent years has helped produce a lot of new homes in many different styles. A tourist base is helping to drive the real estate market here, but not all visitors are looking for the same type of seasonal home. Some want condos, while others are interested in townhouses or traditional residences, depending on how much of the year they want to spend in Myrtle Beach. As a result, all new housing types are available and affordable here.

One thing to keep in mind when you're looking for a new home in Myrtle Beach is that its oceanfront is almost built out. You won't find a lot of new $750,000 oceanside homes on the market, but you will find an abundance of more affordable homes inland, or “second row” to the ocean in the $200,000 range.

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Myrtle Beach is a great place to buy some property and build your own home. This South Carolina city is one of the most well established resort communities in the U.S – as it continues to grow, your investment could pay off in a big way.

Most Myrtle Beach homesites for sale are inland, off the oceanfront – beaches along the Grand Strand have been among the East Coast's most popular resort locations since the early 1960s, and are largely developed. Inland you'll find much of the same topography consisting of sand dunes and long grass, but prices are closer to $100,000 per acre – a price most homebuyers can afford if they want to build a home that will accumulate a lot of value.

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Job Title: Systems Administrator L2 - Linux | Windows (French Speaking)
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The ideal Systems Administrator will be responsible for technical support (Level 2) of Network and Server Infrastructure for this leading North American provider of IT solutions & services, which has its global delivery & support center located in downtown Bangkok.

The Systems Admin professional must ensure high availability of critical systems and network infrastructure across multiple client environments running Linux and/or Windows - which may be on-premise or on-the-cloud (AWS) - by use of monitoring and support tools and best practices (ITIL).

As this role is servicing customers in North America, English & French language communication is required.

This role is open to both Thai & Foreign nationals.

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I’d have to try to shoot between gusts. The wind was blowing ME around so hard I couldn’t hardly hold still to shoot.

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  • Sail Date: Sep 2019
  • Destination: the Mediterranean
  • Cabin Type: Concierge Level

We sailed aboard Oceania Marina from Lisbon to Monte Carlo Sept 29 – to Oct 6 2019. Our expectations and excitement for the journey as well as the Marina were high based on much research and Oceania’s marketing. Our cruise experience was not five star/luxury, intimate, personal, or warm.

Cabin and Concierge Service

Cabin service was average, but not personalized or attentive beyond usual clean up and prep. Examples: used more than one bucket of ice nightly, but always had to ask for second one. Superior service would have inquired proactively. Turn down service often clashed with when we were preparing for dinner (8:30p reservations). Superior service would have had our reservation schedule and worked the evening cabin duties accordingly. The patio cushions were removed in the evening but not replaced in the morning. Our attendant and assistant were both pleasant, but seemed to have too large a base to serve for the entire trip. Per Oceania’s marketing, we expected more focused attention (smaller crew to passenger ratio). Concierge service was lacking. Although attended, not welcoming or personalized, even though we used service daily. Recognition and acknowledgement would have elevated the experience. Deck door between our cabin deck and our neighbor’s cabin deck was not secure/firm and would rattle and clunk during the night.

Food and Beverage Service

Drink service at bars was often slow regardless of number of patrons. Bartender acknowledgement, even if busy with other tasks, is expected and was rarely given. Weather was warm, and deck service was never offered on the three occasions I chose to utilize the various areas, to include spa terrace, main pool area, and conversation areas. We dined at Waves Grill for lunch three times and the steak and lobster was superb, as was the ahi tuna. The other sandwiches were average. Waves Grill table service was lacking. Water service was immediate, but bar service was slow and inattentive. It also lacked personalization. I had a premium beverage package and ordered wine with lunch with ice. Never was I recognized or asked proactively if I wanted wine again with ice – this would have been superior service and not just average service.

Sommelier service in the buffet was slow as well, but only used it on the first day. It is noted the buffet table service on the port side of the Terrace Buffet was far superior to what we experience elsewhere (breakfast).

Red Ginger was superior in service and food quality.

Barristas was very good as well, but table service in the library would have been excellent/superior (or at least to be asked once settled).

Jacques food quality was lacking. Lamb was overcooked, sent back, and overcooked again. In fact the waiter even mentioned that my barely pink lamb was indeed medium rare versus offering something different or even preparing again, which I would have expected from Superior service. Sommelier service was good/attentive.

Our first Grand Dining room service seem strained. Our waiter indicated 9p couldn’t come soon enough. Service throughout the evening wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t excellent. I had to ask for refill of wine when needed.

Our second Grand Dining experience was similar to our first. The escargot was very good, lobster bisque lacked any indication of lobster, and crème brulee was grainy and of a pudding/undercooked consistency rather than custard. Table service did not inquire why it wasn’t eaten or if it was satisfactory or if we wanted something else. Superior service would have been more aware of our experience.

Tuscany grill was average for food quality, sommelier service, and table service. Not bad, but not 5 star.

Our last night was Polo Grill. Initial table service was commendable, but bar service and sommelier was extremely anxious and stressed and virtually non existent, even as the volume of people diminished (we had 830 reservations and were there at 825). Had to ask repeatedly for wine/refill and table service seemed not to know our understand how our experience was going or being paced to facilitate beverage/wine service – they did not seem to partner with the sommelier or kitchen very well. We were virtually ignored for an hour by our table service (other than water). The main course never came and no one spoke to us about delays or gave any indication that they were even aware of delays. Around 9:30 my husband sought the maître de and still no one came to talk to me or refresh my service. By 9:40, I was upset and left the restaurant with my husband in order to pack and prepare for departure tasks. Only at that time did there seem to be any concern about our service and experience. Although apologies were given and alternatives offered, at that time is was far too disappointing and too late to repair.

Other Services/Activities

I had planned on using the artist’s loft (one of the reasons I chose Marina), but it was never attended nor any products or amenities available to use other than the 4p class which conflicted with excursion timing. A self service option would have been lovely to use for sunset sketching or morning activity.

After much research, I chose Oceania because we enjoy a casual, resort environment with outstanding amenities, focused service, and five star cuisine and culinary experience. The service and quality aboard Marina was inconsistent and impersonal, not superior or intimate. I am very disappointed to have paid more than twice what I have on other cruise lines while experiencing less service, quality, attentiveness, and appointments (including Celebrity, Carnival, and A-Rosa River cruises). It is noteworthy to mention I have not received a follow up directly or indirectly from Oceania for feedback as of 17 October (11 days after disembarkation).

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Your chairs might just be the most used furniture in your home. Sure, your bed and your sofa is good for relaxing after a long day, but you spend time in chairs entertaining, eating your meals, working, or simply just waiting on the next thing to happen. They get more use than you realize, so it’s important to make sure they stay in good shape. After all, anything can become worn down in time with regular use.

Maybe your favorite chair isn’t quite as plush and comfortable as it once was, or maybe it has some unattractive frayed edges. Maybe it’s developed stains that you can’t get out or just an old, weathered look. In fact, it may not be a chair that you’ve had for years. Maybe you bought new furniture from a thrift store or were given a chair from an aunt and uncle that has potential but a bit of a rough finish. When that’s the case, you may need a furniture restoration professional to help you realize that potential.

Coastal Restorations is a custom furniture restoration service by owner Nichole Taylor. We see the potential in your worn pieces of furniture, too, and we’re here to help you make them fit your style. We have a wide variety of fabrics and fillings to choose from, and we work with chairs of all kinds — from classic Queen Annes to sleeker, more modern chairs.

What’s your vision for your old chair that needs restoration? Contact Coastal Restorations today to fill out an order request and tell us about it.


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Tile and Grout Cleaning Sumner, Federal Way

Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning Services In Tacoma

Cleaning your tile and grout can be a long and arduous process, it can be messy, tiring, and feel like it’s impossible to get all the dirt and grime out of the grout. This is because mopping will never reach all the dirt that’s in the pores of your grout lines. Sure you can try to get on your hands and knees and scrub the grout with a toothbrush but you not gonna see a lot of results for the effort you put into it. That’s why you will need Crystal Carpet Care we offer a professional tile and grout cleaning service in Tacoma, we use state of the art equipment and products to effectively and more efficiently leave your floors in pristine condition.

Why Choose Us:

  • We offer the best results in the business in Tacoma
  • We use expensive equipment specialized for our tile and grout service
  • We have 30 years of experience in this business
  • We will not finish our job until it comes to our standards of clean

Our Tile & Grout Cleaning Process

We first pressure wash the tile and grout to get rid of any dirt and grime

Second We later go deep and extract the soil and waxy residues deep from within the pores of the grout lines and tile

In the final step of the process, we add a sealant on the tile to keep it looking fresh and new

Why You Should Try Our Re-Sealing Tile Option

Once we are done with deep cleaning your tile we recommend adding a re-sealant to it to keep it looking new. We offer a variety of sealers specifically suited for your tile surface, which will create a protective barrier for the grout for protecting it from future spills that could cause stains. Once the sealer is applied foot traffic needs to be avoided for 30 minutes to allow the sealant to dry properly. It takes up to 24 hours for the sealant to fully cure so no liquids can come in contact during that time.

Tips For Our Tacoma Residents On How To Keep Your Floors Looking Pristine

Now that after we’ve finished with our cleaning service how can you keep your floors looking clean. To maintain those pristine floors you’re going to have to sweep and mop weekly. Make sure to clean up spills especially ones that you think could end up staining the grout. Most importantly avoid wearing shoes in the house especially if you’ve been outside you could end up bringing in dirt and mud stuff you don’t want in your grout lines.

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Crystal Carpet Care is equipped with commercial-grade cleaning products and specialized wood floor cleaning equipment, built for both commercial and residential floors

As one of the leading floor cleaning companies in the Tacoma area, Crystal Carpet Care’s carpet services results in a clean finish that enhances and restores your carpet floors.

Here at Crystal Carpet Care we also offer Vinyl and Laminate floor cleaning in Tacoma. We use state of the art equipment specialized to clean vinyl and laminate flooring, which gives us an edge on efficiency and quality over others.

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The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help with questions and pave the way for a successful year. Not all district policies and procedures are included. Suggestions for additions and improvements to this handbook are welcome and may be sent to the Human Resources office at 979-764-5411.

This handbook is neither a contract nor a substitute for the official district policy manual. Nor is it intended to alter the at-will status of non contract employees in any way. Rather, it is a guide to and a brief explanation of district policies and procedures related to employment. These policies and procedures can change at any time; these changes shall supersede any handbook provisions that are not compatible with the change. For more information, employees may refer to the policy codes that are associated with handbook topics, confer with their supervisor, or call the appropriate district office.

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For many of us the arts are a primary conduit to the Holy. We know and experience our spirituality through a hymn, a sacred text or a religious symbol. The hospitality of the arts invites us to return again and again to the full depth and meaning of what we believe.

In this series, the arts lead us into deeper ways of encountering, exploring, and understanding not just our own tradition but the religious traditions of our neighbors. When studying other faiths, “leave room for holy envy,” said Swedish biblical scholar Krister Stendahl.

In Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, Barbara Brown Taylor describes how, while teaching Religion 101, she found something to envy in all the traditions the students study. When she taught Judaism she wanted to be a rabbi. When she taught Buddhism, she wanted to be a monk. Finding something beautiful in other faiths, she gained a greater appreciation and understanding of her own.

Through presentation, experience, and hospitality, we will explore the inherent power of the arts to move us through envy to knowledge and deeper understanding of our own spiritual journey. After a look at Brown Taylor’s book, we will engage a religious tradition through the arts. On November 7, Nimo Farah and Aaron Hodge Silver Greenberg show us how the arts are a catalyst for knowing their own tradition and how that knowing might build bridges to other traditions. Our last session explores the ways the arts and holy envy might open us to a deeper habitation of the holy on our own journey.

On October 31, participants will engage in a religious tradition through visual, literary, or the performing arts.

Facilitated by Cindi Beth Johnson with artists Nimo H. Farah and Aaron Hodge Silver Greenberg.

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