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|Dublin, Ireland
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Online Advertising Specialist
Do you have a passion for Google and would love to be an expert in Google AdWords? Do you thrive on variety and want a career with an exciting and innovative company where no day is ever the same and where the career progression is guaranteed?
Key Responsibilities:
- Online client facing technical support driving above & beyond customer satisfaction.
- Assist clients with advertising account optimization through expertise consultation.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all client's products and services.
- Deliver efficient troubleshooting and query resolution.
- Work closely with tools & support teams to deliver fast turnaround on client escalations.
- Present work professionally in a timely & efficient manner within deadlines.
- Engage customer awareness on availability of product updates.
- Exhibit ability to show initiative identifying trends and/or process improvement.
- Continuous product & process training in fast paced environment.
- Promote a positive and professional image of the company to clients and others at all times by adhering to company policy and procedures.
- Gain an in depth knowledge & understanding of all online advertising services including PPC, Maps, Shopping & Search Engine.
- Fluent written & spoken linguistic ability in English and supported market.
- Excellent communication soft skills and confidence dealing with customers.
- Comfortable working in an online environment with general computer literacy.
- Strong analytical & problem solving abilities.
- Motivation to both meet and exceed existing individual & team targets.
- Experience of working in a dynamic & multicultural environment.
- Ability to work individually & part of a team.
- Strong learning skills.
Desired Skills:
- Keen interest in Social Media platforms recognizing value of customer visibility, feedback & reviews.
- Ability to adapt to change with implementation of new initiatives/product updates/processes etc.
- Preferably 1 years' experience in a customer service related field.
- Understanding of the role
- Commercial & Business Acumen
- Effective communication
- Organization & Planning
- Teamwork
- Results Orientation
- Technical Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Adapting to Challenges
What We Offer:
- Vibrant, multi-cultural environment - Near city centre and IFSC
- Quarterly performance bonus
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free beverages and snacks
- Sports and Social club
- Free shuttle bus to and from Eastpoint (from O2 Luas Stop and Clontarf Dart)
- Subsidised Health insurance after Probation
- Pension scheme after Probation
- E learning access
- Tax saver scheme
- Bike to work scheme - save on your income tax
- Banking at work
- Holiday Saving Fund
- Regular Saving Fund
- Career Development and progression opportunities
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave after Probation
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How to Choose a Commercial Bank – Start With the Banker
The following excerpt is from an article authored by Stephen Friedman, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager at our division, Regents Bank in San Diego. He represented the client service philosophy of Grandpoint Bank and its divisions so well, we wanted to share this with you. The full article originally appeared on the Renaissance Executive Forums website.
By Stephen Friedman, Executive Vice President & Regional Manager at Regents Bank
Product Based Criteria – Branches, Rates, Terms, Fees
As a commercial banker out in the marketplace peddling my wares, this is a topic that I discuss with business owners on a daily basis. If I am to convince a company to move its business over to my bank, the first thing I need to figure out is what they are looking for. What are the criteria that they will use to make a decision? No business owner wakes up in the morning thinking, "You know what, I am going to change my banking relationship today. I have been with my existing bank long enough and it's time for a change." No, a business owner would generally prefer a root canal over changing banks. Their call to me is usually triggered by one of three things, 1) A credit need that is not being addressed to the company's satisfaction by the incumbent bank, 2) A negative service event that crossed the company's pain threshold, or 3) Price shopping.
Over time I have found that the primary reason the company has reached this point with their existing bank is because they used the wrong criteria in selecting their bank in the first place. For businesses that are not heavy users of credit, the initial banking decision was usually based on which of the major banks had the closest branch location, were offering the best deal or already provided personal banking to the company's owners. For heavy users of credit, the decision generally came down to the most lenient loan terms and/or the lowest pricing. These are product-based decisions in an industry where the products have become commodities. So if bank selection is based on product differentiation and pricing, you might as well put on the blindfold, get spun around three times and see if you can pin that tail on the donkey.
Bank Financial Strength is a Given
Then what are the right criteria to use in making your banking decision? Let's take it as a given that you only want to work with banks that are financially strong. While this can take a little digging to uncover, the information is readily available on the FDIC's website, as well as through different bank rating services like bankrate.com and BauerFinancial. A financially troubled bank, particularly one operating under a regulatory enforcement action, will likely be restricted by the regulators from providing you the commodity-like products and services at competitive prices I mentioned earlier. More importantly, the bank will be inwardly focused. Satisfying regulatory concerns will trump satisfying you, the client.
Knowledge-Based Criteria – Your Banking Team is the Differentiator
Once you've cleared the financial hurdle and are only focused on financially strong banks, I believe that the most important consideration in choosing a bank is the team of bankers with whom you'll be working. Not to say that the bank itself is unimportant, it's just less important than the bankers you are working with directly. Since the products themselves are commodities, your banking team is the key differentiating factor. And guess what? Your banker is practically free. There is no extra fee or charge levied on your bank statement for banker time and talent devoted to you. It comes with the account. Banks that compete on price, if they want to be profitable, have to have a low cost structure. Since the principal cost for a bank is people, that means they must pay their people less, which results in a lower level of competency. This is particularly true when it comes to small to mid-size business banking, which I equate to businesses with less than $40 million in sales. If your bank is doing both, offering the most competitive prices and has the most talented bankers, then be careful. Their economic model is flawed and will likely catch up to you as the client in some way as time goes on.
Keeping the Credit Spigot Open is the Key to Growth
So why is having an experienced, technically competent banking team important, and what kind of value should you expect them to bring to your business? Helping to address and resolve issues surrounding finance is where a skilled banker can have the most direct, positive impact on your company. This is particularly relevant for credit-intensive businesses. Small to mid-size businesses often don't have room in their cost structure for a full time Chief Financial Officer. The CEO/Owner knows the numbers, but generally from a different perspective than the CFO. CEOs intuitively understand return on investment, without the need for detailed spreadsheets and graphs, but generally are much less focused on the balance sheet and other key financial measurements and analysis. A good banker can help you in all of these areas.
The importance of this financial expertise to your business cannot be overstated. I believe that one of the most important factors in a company's long term success is continuous access to capital, both debt and equity capital. What determines this is a company's level of profitability and growth in relation to its level of debt. Bank debt is the cheapest form of capital, therefore the more you can borrow as part of your overall capital requirements, the higher the return on your equity investment in the short term. The flip side is that the more you borrow, the greater the financial risk in your business. Banks want to get paid back faster than other forms of capital, which increases the fixed cash outflows of your company and therefore raises the sales level required to break even. The bank also has a priority security position in the assets of the company, so if you can't meet your break even sales level, you are at risk of losing everything. Working with a banking team that understands this and advises you accordingly is worth its weight in gold. On the surface, the banker who can get you the most credit with the most lenient terms at the lowest price would seem to be the obvious choice. But it is often the beginning of a company's demise. Without the financial expertise as to how to appropriately use such a credit facility, it's like being handed a loaded gun without any firearms training.
Credibility – You Work So Hard to Build It, but It Can Crumble in a Second
In addition, the bankers with which you work are your advocates and spokespeople within the bank, especially when it comes to credit-related issues. The ultimate decision maker within the bank needs to have all of the relevant information in an understandable format in order to reach the appropriate conclusion. You need to be confident that your banking team can accomplish this on your behalf.
A company rarely evolves in a linear fashion. There are peaks and, inevitably, valleys. A good banker is going to maintain an ongoing dialogue with you and be proactive in addressing small problems before they become big ones. Your banking team members will share information with each other to ensure that all key players are informed so that surprises are kept to a minimum. That way your credibility is maintained, as well as your bankers'. Our role is to provide you with the information that you need as a business owner to make tactical adjustments so that you don't jeopardize access to bank credit, your cheapest source of capital.
Conclusion – A New Vision of your Bank
I encourage you to think of your bank differently. A bank's products are commodities, but its people can prove to be an invaluable resource in your company's success. Your banking team should offer a separate and distinct set of skills that you can rely upon to help you to make the right strategic decisions in leading your company forward.
And while changing banks can be perceived as being as desirable as a root canal, it's really not that bad. I would think of it more in terms of your bi-annual dental checkup and cleaning: It's a little bit of a nuisance, but it sure feels good when you're done.
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Business representative said they appreciated plans to do the work during overnight hours but still are concerned about possible disruptions.
"Those nine weeks in July and August, we're busy seven days a week instead of [just] weekends and holiday weekends," said Peter Cantine, speaking on behalf of the Landau Grill on Mill Hill Road.
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Then I heard my littlest crying from his crib. Again. I had just nursed him right before my devotional time and put him back down to sleep. This time he wasn't going to go back down. He was ready to be up.
I was slightly frustrated at not having any "me" time at that moment. What I got in return was much better. For a solid 45 minutes my littlest and I were able to play on the floor together without any interruptions. A little music in the background and we were learning and discovering. I reminded myself that these opportunities to interact with him at this young age are so limited, and decided that it was okay for writing to wait.
I feel so robbed of the joy of infancy that I did not experience with him during the first few months of my postpartum OCD. Looking back on it now, much of it is a blur (Coping mechanism? Or just mommy brain...either way).
Holding on to my children and wishing these days to last forever is as futile as grains of sand falling between my fingers. I love each new discovery they find as they grow and cheer them on. As much I want them to stay little forever, I find myself growing as a mom with each new milestone they reach and looking forward to their next achievement.
My oldest played soccer this season for the first time. Peewee sports are a hilarity all in their own for the pure humor they provide with the children running the wrong way, standing still on the field, or running off the field because they have to go potty. Amidst the disorganization, every once in awhile the kids would get it right and pass the ball to each other and score a goal.
When my son scored a goal, I turned into a wild maniac screaming my head off and jumping up and down. You would have thought he had jut won an Olympic gold medal. He would run off the field and into my arms for a big squeeze, smelling of little boy sweat and dirt.
When I get "it" right in my walk with Christ, I have to imagine him jumping up and down. The applause isn't for me, but for Himself. "Yay! Finally, she gets it!" He must think. Not for my glory, but for His own.
Through my own stumbles, sin, and trials, His grace picks me back up again and points me in the right direction. During my horrid experience with postpartum OCD when the nights felt like they would last forever, somehow he worked in my heart even then and revealed Himself to me in new ways. I became a child again, reaching a new milestone with each passing day. He was bringing me through each step of healing, even though I was unaware.
I'm still licking my wounds. Occasionally it feels like salt was poured on them. I have my joy back on most days, and get to be the mommy I know God has created me to be. I am ever so grateful.
"But as for me, afflicted and in pain, may your salvation, God, protect me. I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving."
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Mrs Foster's News
Updates for the coming half term!
29 February 2016
Mrs Foster's News 29.02.16
A few reminders for this busy half term!
Don't forget it's the long Easter weekend this half term so we close on Thursday 24th March and reopen on Tuesday 29th March. Following this, we have our two week break starting after close of school on Friday 8th April.
We are celebrating World Maths day and World Book Day this week too – on Wednesday we are all making Maths Lands which we will show you via our website and Facebook page. On World Book Day we are using our favourite poems as inspiration for our work.
We also have the author, Phil Earle, in school on Wednesday 9th March to talk to the junior children about his life as an author and his books.
It's parents evening this half term too – you should have received your letter on Thursday last week – Wednesday 16th March and Thursday 17th March. Make sure you get your appointment slip back to school asap.
We also have exciting plans afoot for the Olympics during the summer term. No, not a trip to Rio, but some great events that Mr Huntington is organising. Watch this space!
Other news:
Myself and Julie Garry are meeting with Grasshoppers Nursery next week to further discuss the plans for nursery provision on our school site. Thank you to those who have responded to the Facebook post and expressed thoughts and asked questions. We will take all of these to the meeting. If you are interested in nursery provision (currently this is term time only, school hours only but we will ask if the hours could be extended as requested on facebook), please email Julie at email@example.com and she will send you an expression of interest form.
Some BOLA news too – we have appointed a new manager to BOLA, Emma Wilson. Emma will be joining the team at the end of March however you may see her in the club on Friday afternoons as she transitions in to her new role. Janet will continue to work in the club as a play worker. BOLA will be coming under school control from September 2016 and we are all excited at the changes.


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A Byron firefighter injured in a house blaze Friday afternoon returned to active duty the same day, the fire chief says.
Steven Smith, 36, was treated and released from The Medical Center of Central Georgia, where he was taken after a garage ceiling beam broke off during the fire and knocked him to the ground, said Byron Fire Chief J.D. Mosby.
"Fortunately, it was a glancing blow," Mosby said.
Smith, a three-year-member of the combined paid and volunteer fire department, was struck on the helmet and shoulder by the about 350-pound beam, Mosby said.
Smith was exiting the house fire through the attached garage when the beam gave way, Mosby said.
The fire destroyed the single story home, with the cause of the fire under investigation by Peach County authorities, Mosby said.
Byron firefighters assisted Peach County firefighters in battling the blaze, he said.
No one was at home when the fire started, Mosby said.


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CitySlips Flats Review & Exclusive 20% Discount
July 13, 2012 by admin
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I love my heels…I really do…but after a countless long days with the kids and marathon nights of merengue, it's really taking a toll! But sometimes miracles really do come in small comfy packages. CitySlips recently sent me a pair of adorable ballerina flats to review and ever since they come with me wherever I go.
Now when I wear my heels for a night on the town and need to switch to a pair of flats (but still want to look chic) I slip out the super stylish clutch that holds these ingenious little beauties.
So what are CitySlips? CitySlips® is the "total package" solution to a crippling (literally) problem. Their innovative split-sole structure and comfy elastic backing allow them to fold neatly and securely into a compact carrying case. Once the flats have been removed, the small pouch unzips and expands, becoming a full-size tote bag. Throw those heels inside and enjoy a more comfortable commute home, or another few hours on the dance floor.
I'm going to go ahead and call these my go-to flats from now on because they really are the whole package. And you can enjoy a pair at 20% off using code fashiongrail at checkout. Check out the rest of CitySlips selection here – www.cityslips.com
My Celebrity Style Inspiration: Jessica Alba
May 3, 2012 by admin
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When it comes to fashion inspiration, I've always been enamored with celebrities that "wear their hearts on their sleeves" and embody a style that both accentuates and complements their mood and personality (like Rachel Zoe, Rachel Bilson and Drew Barrymore). But when it comes to my personal day to day style, my hat goes off to actress, entrepreneur and mother of two Jessica Alba. As a working mom, I truly admire the ease and simplicity of her wardrobe choices like tees, skinny jeans, blazers and scarfs. Alba always looks stylish, comfortable and sexy (without over doing it) and effortlessly mixes colors and patterns without sacrificing her free spirit.
For my spin on Alba's style, I bought a chambray dress at Forever 21 and paired it with a crochet cardigan from Marshall's, and a studded belt from T.j. Maxx (I always manage to sneek something studded into my outfits) and brown strappy heels from meet mark.
Like Alba, comfort and ease have to be incorporated into a lot of my outfits…which is why I love affordable stores like TJ Maxx and Forever 21 (yes even moms can shop there!).
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Must Have Monday: High-Low Wrap Skirt for Under $20!
April 30, 2012 by admin
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This skirt packs a whole lot of style for under $20! Love how the tulle gives a whimsical vibe to the sexy high-low skirt. Tip: Don't be afraid to dress this skirt down by pairing it with flats and a tank or tee (or even a denim jacket). Conversely, don't shy away from dressing things up and throw on your favorite sky-high heels for a night out on the town. The key is keep things simple; this skirt has enough personality on it own!
High-Low Skirt – $19.80 at Yesstyle.com
Denim Vest – $70 at Topshop.com
Striped – Jersey Tank – $58 at net-a-porter.com
Patent Penny Loafer – $49.99 at Wantedshoes.com
High-Low Skirt – $19.80 at Yesstyle.com
Alexander Wang Cropped Jersey Tank – $38.25 at theoutnet.com
White Studded Platforms – $37 at Lulus.com
All About The Shoes
April 24, 2012 by admin
Filed under Accessories
Like a lot of people, there are days when being a mom and having a full time job collide in the worst possible way. I can't tell you how many times I've thrown style out the window in the interest of comfort, simplicity and sanity. Which is why I loved these wedges from Shoe Privee.
No matter kind of day you're having or what outfit you're wearing, these shoes will definitely kick it up a notch!
I paired my platform wedges c/o Shoe Privee with black cargo skinny jeans from Forever21 (no longer available), a tank from American Eagle (no longer available), a jacket from Kohl's Apt. 9 line, Balenciaga inspired bag from Belloiris, sunglasses from Ross, and ring from Twisted Silver (one of my favorites).


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By Francisco Diaz for the Laredo Sun
LAREDO, TX.- City and county government are working on a project to build a highway on Mines Road to Interstate 35 that will reduce the traffic congestion in that area.
Commissioner John Galo confirmed that city and county officials have met and discussed sharing the expenses of the investment.
"The idea is to fund the project through a loan that will be paid between the city and the county equally, since both entities have the same problem of traffic congestion," he said.
The project is called Hachar Road and the land needed for construction will be donated entirely by the Hachar Foundation with the aim of helping to reduce the serious problem of traffic chaos in the area of Mines Road.
"We have an intense movement of trucks coming mostly from the World Trade Bridge, the aim is to have a pathway that connects directly with Highway 35 without causing inconvenience to motorists," said Galo.
The commissioner added that this new route will begin at Tiendas Road towards Unitec Industrial Park and in the future extend to mile marker 14 on Interstate 35.
"When the road is completed it will have a direct route for trucks from Mines Road to Interstate 35 and this will take away any inconvenience to motorists," he said.
Galo said the project has the support of the Texas Department of Transportation to oversee the work to meet all the quality standards they require for their roads.
"The plan is to begin the construction next year, so we are doing working hard to get ready", he said.
The commissioner said the cost is between 15 and 24 million dollars and will increase if it takes longer to built.


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I belong to one of the most beautiful states in India, Kerala, which is a hot tourist destination, even nicknamed as 'God's own country'. But, being from the place itself, we are used to the abundance of nature and color around us, and take them for granted. So, when my children visit Kerala, they would be completely bored with being in the same place. They couldn't understand what all the hoopla was about Kerala. So, we, my parents and me, decided to give them a taste of Kerala and decided to go on a one day trip to a nearby place in Thiruvananthpuram.
Googling the same on internet, came up with a couple of popular places like the Padmanabhapuram Temple, Museums, Zoo.. all popular. But we had already visited them and it was crowded with tourists during the summer vacation. But it is still worth a visit. Anyways, we zeroed in on Neyyar Dam and a sanctuary near by. Next we called up for a vehicle and the driver recommended the place 'Ponmudi'. Now my family had heard about it but never been there. Checking the same on internet, gave some beautiful images.
And so on a Saturday morning around 7.30am we left home. It was an odd group. Two senior citizens – my parents, two juniors – my sons and then middle-aged myself. The driver was in his early twenties. We carried water bottles, juice packets, fruits and some biscuits.
Post two hours, we halted at a place called 'Meenmutty falls'. Frankly, its not on the internet, atleast not the one near Ponmudi. The place is maintained by the Forest Department. We had to take entry tickets costing Rs. 20 per adult and Rs. 10 per child below 12 years. And if we are carrying plastic bottles, it has to be declared and paid a deposit of Rs. 50 per bottle. They put a sticker on the bottle. Once we are back and show the sticker bottle, the deposit is returned. It's a very effective way to prevent littering. As soon as we entered, we could see the stream which has the water flowing from the waterfall. The stream is full of neat boulders, the sides are left as completely wild. We can see the crystal clear water flowing into the stream. w
To see the waterfall, we had to trek for another kilometer and some more on the small hill to reach the top of the waterfall. The path is left wild with roots as steps. The place is fully surrounded with wild sounds of crickets, birds, chameleons. We see many centipedes on the way. I was even bitten by a leach, and though the leach was happily filling up with blood, I did not even feel it. One of the forest guards, saw it and removed it. It felt like you are actually walking in a forest. At gaps of 250 meters, there are seats provided with a forest guard as well, to rest a bit. And finally, we have to cross the stream stepping on the ice cold crystal clear water, at a higher point and climb a bit more to reach the waterfall. Did I tell you the gushing waterfall is stunning?
By the time, we came back to the foothills, we were exhausted. The kids had a blast as they have never been in this kind of setting. The place is very well maintained, with no litter on the walk ways and adequate resting places. The place is left as natural as can be. We rested a bit, had some snacks too. It was good that we carried them as there was no shop or restaurant nearby. By around 11.30 am, we were through with Meenmutty falls. And then we proceeded to Ponmudi hills. And that is another post.


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Spiced Baked Apples with FAGE Total
Spiced Baked Apples with FAGE Total
A fall snack recipe that will delight.
A fall snack recipe that will delight.
Spiced Baked Apples:
4 large Honey Crisp, Gala, Golden Delicious, Macintosh apples or any other variety
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup dried currants
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks
1-inch strip of lemon zest
1-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
½ cup apple cider
FAGE Total Topping:
1 cup FAGE Total, FAGE Total 2% or FAGE Total 0%
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ginger
- With a small paring knife, remove the core of the apple and a small cavity from the top.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the golden raisins, dried currants, dark brown sugar, ground ginger and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Spoon the mixutre into the apples, dividing mixture equally between the 4 apples. Place in a small baking dish or 8x8-inch cake pan.
- In a small pot, over medium-high heat, add the ½ cup of apple cider, lemon zest, ginger and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture is a syrup like consistensy. Pour the syrup ingredients into the baking dish over the apples and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples are tender to the touch of a fork.
- Place apples on a serving plate.
- Pour the syrup from the bottom of the baking dish into a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half or until slightly syrupy. Cook for approximately 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine FAGE Total, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and mix well. Let sit in refrigerator until needed.
- Pour some of the syrup over each apple, top with a dollop of the FAGE Total topping and serve warm.
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This was all started by the screen protector i placed onto lcd the day i bought the camera. the plastic protector which was meant to protect the lcd of this not very-cheap camera was in fact the killer of the screen ,how? well the adhesive on it over time deteriorated the lcd layers – not that i could tell? the protector worked well for years no signs ofproblems but once i removed it to replace it i noticed it destroyed most of the uv /antireflection coating it once had,ewww looks terrible, so now it looked really damaged ,I was angry, i should have just left it alone..but it was borrowed time and eventually i would have had to check the lcd ..
So you may have dropped your camera or scratched it real bad and didnt have a protector.. well fear not its all fixable given about 20 mins of your time & some heat from a gas stove or hairdryer and a toothpick or case opener tool (if your fancy shmancy ) and some prying and voila you have done 80 percent of it already ! then you just buy the part ( i got mine from a san diego based company called pro camera repair which had the identical ,practically original-looking screen replacement i've ever seen (ok the adhesives aren't quite as robust/thick or full coverage as the original screen adhesives from canons orignal but its enough to get it stuck on & fixed!!
plus its very good quality Just look at those pics thats from a phone !
It looks brand new. So no fear its better sometimes to not protect the screen because the protection can sometimes destroy the very thing its trying to save.
Good as new
the trick to removing the original is appying some heat via hairdryer or like me if you wanna be quick and dangerous just use your hobb! stay above no less than 1/15 inch or so from flame(on gas mark2/3 for more than say 5 secs at anytime mostly near the screen center or you may burn fingers and melt the buttons!(it shouldnt but you may wantto warm it up a couple of inches away then slowly move it down till you notice some warping in the center of screen .
You'll see the screen warp (in its reflection ) (you can safely use a hair dryer but i had no time i wanted it done quick so over stove it went and i kept an eye on the warping on the screen) and thats when its time tomove to a table to try the next stage of prying open with a stanley blade from one of the corners (like i tried from the corner where the delete button sits) .
As here it seemed to have enough of a gap between body and screen to stick the tip of a fine blade into it and with a bit of gentle increasing force the screen slowly moves upwards(as the magic adhesive is in warm release mode) but its still tough so if you place a tooth pick underneath as you go along in the gaps to help slide it under and prise it open further; its then very simple and quick to which you can lift with fingers and reveal the lcd in its untouched glory.. after removing any resdue adhesive (with the left over tooth picks? fits in the groove nicely enough without touching the precious lcd )
you can remove the new screen from its packaging ,peel of the four strips to reveal the fresh adhesive strips and place it back in the groove,pressing firmly along the edges till it feel secure . Job done. – piklz ( sorry i done it so quick i forgot to take pictures of new screen prior to install)


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Breitbart Texas traveled to the Mexican border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros to recruit citizen journalists willing to risk their lives and expose the cartels silencing their communities. The writers would face certain death at the hands of the Gulf Cartel if a pseudonym were not used. Breitbart Texas' Cartel Chronicles are published in both English and in their original Spanish. This article was written by Matamoros' "JA Espinoza."
MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas — In response to the rising number of kidnapping in the border city of Matamoros, authorities kicked off new anti-kidnapping units that is supposed to investigate and prosecute the crime. The units were also created to calm the public's anger at the continued lack of security conditions.
With the group in Matamoros, there will be three anti-kidnapping units in Tamaulipas. One will be headquarted in Ciudad Victoria, one in Reynosa and the third in Matamoros. Their goal will be to highlight the high crime rate in the border cities despite the all too common speeches by public officials claiming that the border area is safe.
Since February, the border cities of Matamoros and Reynosa have been ground zero for a bloody war between two rival factions of the Gulf Cartel. The conflict led to violent gun battles in broad daylight as well as a sharp spike in the number of kidnappings.
According to government officials, the units is made up of trained investigators. They are equipped with state of the art equipment to allow them to target the criminal activity which has deeply hurt many citizens in this border area.
In the border city of Reynosa, State officials have confirmed that there are more than 800 individuals who have been reported as missing or kidnapped. It remains unclear how many cases have gone unreported, Breitbart Texas reported.
The goal of the units are to bring back a sense of peace to the area. They will attempt to learn the fate of the hundreds of travelers who went missing while travelling along the highways to and from this border city.
The unit in Matamoros will fall under the a state bureau designed to fight kidnapping state-wide which, in recent years, has been a type of crime that has targeted many businessmen in throughout the state. The kidnapping of businessmen or their relatives has become a multimillion dollar business for drug cartels seeking to supplement their income.
As previously reported on the Cartel Chronicles, drug cartels will resort to petty crime such as robberies, kidnapping and bank robberies following large seizures by authorities on both sides of the border.
The high number of kidnappings has not only affected Mexican citizens, but at times the victims have been U.S citizens. In February two U.S. Army veterans, Jesus and Ernesto Garcia, went missing after the two brothers traveled into Matamoros to visit their grandmother, Breitbart Texas reported. Since their disappearance the family has not heard from them or about them.


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A bit of a fun portrait using studio strobes and gelled lighting.
This photo was taken at a James Bond inspired photo shoot. I had the idea of using a blind to represent a window and to have a light shining through he blind, this then evolved into a film noir styled shot. I love the low key style and the mystery of what is happening.
Where is your studio? Maybe some fancy building with lots of lights and modifiers to hand or maybe some top floor penthouse apartment? My studio for this shot was in a skittle alley of a Bristol pub! You see, my view is that your studio can be anywhere you want it to be and sometimes you just need a small space where you can set up a couple of speedlights and a reflector, oh, and a seamless paper backdrop. This lady is actually a very good makeup artist and I wanted to get a shot that told a story about her and the beauty is that I didn't need to hire an expensive studio to achieve my shot. Expensive studios are very nice with their expensive lights and everything to hand and if you are taking quality shots for quality clients day in, day out then yes, you will probably need that space. But, for hobbyists and part time photographers a purpose build studio is not the only option!
The days are beginning to get longer and the spring flowers are starting to appear . I have a Sigma 105 mm macro lens which I haven't really used much so I thought I would have a play. This shot was taken on a tabletop with a mottled brown paper backdrop. I used a large octabox, fitted with a grid, camera right and a foam core board as a reflector. The light was provided by two cheap Aperlite speedlights, one in the softbox and one with a Rogue Flashbender grid on the background. I set a custom white balance in camera and did some basic processing on the resulting RAW file. The vignette was created by the lighting and not in post. Other processing was to bring out the vibrancy of the yellow colour of the daffodil.
The weather has been quite rubbish outside so I decided to have a go at a still life. The lighting was a bit challenging and I spent a couple of hours playing around with the lights, diffusers and flags.
I used two Aperlite flashguns attached to manual wireless radio triggers. There was a key light places camera right and behind the setup. This light had a small Calumet flashgun softbox attached which in turn was fired through a second diffuser panel. The fill light had a grid attached placed camera right and in front of the setup to add a bit of fill, this was set at about 1.5 stops lower than the main light. Various flags were then used to help control the spread of light.
Using flashguns was useful for the tight space I was working in, the only downside is that they do not have a modelling light so a few test shots are needed to see the effect. I can reduce the power a lot more that my studio strobes though so they do have some advantages.
I decided to have a go at photographing some smoke. I set my camera on my tripod, put it into manual and used my Aperlite speed light in manual mode. I set the flash to 8th power which gave me an aperture of f5.6, the shutter speed was set at 1/160 ( to be honest I wasn't too worried about the shutter speed just as long as it didn't go above my flash sync speed). The flash was placed side on to the smoke and fired using a basic wireless trigger; the camera was pre-focused and as I use back button focusing the lens could safely be left on AF without the worry of the camera trying to refocus between shots.
I tried using a candle at first but the smoke that it gave off was a bit sparse and didn't work very well. I think that people generally use incense sticks but I didn't have any! I took a page out of a notebook and folded it into a kind of long stick and this worked well, I just had to be careful not to let the flame take hold for too long before I extinguished it to get the smoke.
I took the images into Photoshop, did a bit of transforming, added some coloured overlays and this is the result!
I have received a flashgun from a company called Aperlite, it was sent to me to product test and give my view on the product. The flashgun I have is a YH-500C; C denoting Canon mount. The unit itself retails for about £45 on Amazon so I wasn't expecting too much. The flashgun arrived from Amazon and was well packed. The box containing the flash was quite sturdy as well. When I unpacked the flash, the first thing that I noticed was that it had a metal hot shoe mount (something that my £200 Sigma flash didn't have) and on the whole the unit feels well built apart from a slightly flimsy battery door. Once the door is locked into place it feels sturdy and hasn't given me any problems. The flash has a guide number of 58
The YH-500C has five modes: TTL, Manual, Slave 1, Slave 2, Strobe, auto zoom head plus it boasts thermal cut-out protection to protect from overheating (sadly lacking in my sigma which ended up in damaging the flash unit). The instructions do say that it supports second curtain sync, but as yet I have been unsuccessful in getting this to work. There is a PC port on the side of the gun and the option of attaching the unit to an external portable power pack. The head will swivel 180o to the left and 45o to the right and there are also markings for 45/60 & 75o for tilting the head. There are no buttons to press when moving the head but it locks in place quite with a reassuring click! The head zooms between 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 80mm and 105mm. The head also incorporates a wide angle diffuser and a bounce card.
TTL works as well as any other flashgun that I have uses and I like the ease in which I can adjust the flash exposure compensation by directly pressing one of the buttons on the back. Flash exposure is from -3 stops to +3 stops in 1/3 increments.
Manual mode is also easy to use and the power can be adjusted to 1/128 power in 1/3 increments. Again, power is adjustable by pressing a button on the rear of the unit; there are no menus to navigate through. I think this is a great feature as it makes shooting in manual quick and easy.
You are able to vary the power, speed and number of flashes in "Strobe" mode. I have had a play with this and it is trial and error, but then this was no different to my Sigma.
Slave 1 and Slave 2 work well; slave 2 ignores any pre-flash and does it very well. I have had 100% success in these modes and once again, power is easily adjustable. The slave modes are optical and not wireless so the flash gun has to be in line of sight of the master flash. I have used the unit with a Hahnel Combi TF wireless trigger with no problem whatsoever.
In conclusion, it may not have all the bells and whistles of the Canon 600EX-RT but I would have to pay another £400 for that one. What it does do, it does well and it is easy to navigate the menu which is clear and easy to see. As I work a lot in manual and use off camera flash I found the unit quick and easy to set up. I haven't used the external power option but the 4 AA batteries last well and the flash recycles in about 3 seconds on full power. The build quality is good and I am more than pleased with the metal hot shoe mount instead of plastic. I would rather take this unit out on location rather than an expansive flash as if it were to get broken through being blown over I have only lost £45. Two features I would like to see on the unit are HSS and rear curtain Sync but if you can live without these two features then I would highly recommend this flashgun, I don't think you can beat it for the price. The featured image was taken with the Aperlite YH-500C.


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The Student should be informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any), and also be entitled to a refund of the entire Course Fees and Miscellaneous Fees already paid should the Student decide to withdraw, within seven (7) working days of the above notice.
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The refund of Course Fees will be based on the Refund Policy Table.
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4. The refund policy shall apply accordingly to the refund policy table.
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Henrik Lundqvist finds the puck – shot by Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov in overtime – behind him as the Rangers lose Game 3 and now face a 2-1 series deficit.
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The Rangers can only skate off and look forward to Game 4.
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Chris Kreider (l.) skates away as Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrates a goal in the second period of their Game 3 win over the Rangers, won in overtime, 6-5 on Wednesday night.
TAMPA — If Game 2 was an "embarrassment." Game 3 was a gut-punch.
The Lightning's Nikita Kucherov skated into the offensive zone and managed to beat Henrik Lundqvist with a shot from the high slot at 3:33 of overtime to hand the Rangers a 6-5 loss Wednesday after the Rangers had tied the game with less than two minutes left in regulation.
The Rangers trail the Eastern Conference final series 2-1.
Dan Boyle, who won the 2004 Stanley Cup with the Lightning, tied the game with 1:56 left in regulation, cleaning up a loose puck in the crease after Ben Bishop couldn't hold onto Keith Yandle's shot.
Ondrej Palat scored his second goal of the game with 5:55 left in the third to put Tampa Bay up 5-4.
Derick Brassard scored on a power play just 1:02 into the game to give the Rangers an early lead after Cedric Paquette took a roughing penalty 26 seconds after the first puck dropped. Brassard netted his sixth goal of the playoffs by winding up from the high side of the left circle and whizzing a slapper by Bishop (xx saves) stick side with Chris Kreider screening in front.
At 5:18, 11 seconds after Dominic Moore came out of the penalty box for a cross-check, Lundqvist turned away Alex Killhorn's one-timer from the inner edge of the right circle with his left pad coming across the crease.
Jesper Fast doubled the Ranger lead at 9:55 with a nifty backhand to beat Bishop stick side after faking a forehand shot in the slot. Killhorn had a shot saved which was played out by Ryan McDonagh to Kreider, whose pass from the red line put Fast through on goal.
Never seeming comfortable with multi-goal leads in the playoffs, the Rangers squandered their early jumpstart shortly thereafter. Steven Stamkos scored at 11:07 as Lundqvist swatted a weak Killhorn shot right to Stamkos for a one-timer. Boyle had the puck stripped in the offensive zone by Stamkos to begin a rush, and McDonagh's lazy backcheck allowed Stamkos to easily pounce on Lundqvist's errant clearance.
Palat tied the game at 10:32 of the second, 21 seconds after Brassard took a hooking penalty; Brassard was guilty of two high-sticking infractions in Game 2. Palat played a give-and-go with Tyler Johnson at the right boards, and when Palat made the pass he easily got by Carl Hagelin and Dan Girardi into the slot and beat Lundqvist stick-side with a forehand shot.
Johnson then put Tampa Bay ahead 3-2 at 13:17 during a 4-on-4, scoring his NHL-best 12th goal of the playoffs with a wide-open net at the crease. Palat's pass from the goal line got through Kevin Klein and Kreider, who was in position to check Johnson but inexplicably left him all alone, and Lundqvist had no chance to get to the right post in time to challenge Johnson's shot.
Four minutes plus a second later, Killhorn scored for Tampa's fourth straight goal to give them a two-goal lead. Killhorn skated into the offensive zone, pulled the puck back on Boyle in the slot and scored his sixth goal of the playoffs. That play began after Martin St. Louis, the former Lightning captain who was booed when he had the puck, made a crisp pass to the slot for Staal who missed the net on an open chance.
When it seemed another game was completely getting away from the Rangers, they offered a prompt rebuttal. Derek Stepan backhanded a pass from behind the net to Klein in the slot. Klein's shot was saved but Fast roofed the rebound to score his second goal of the game – third of the playoffs – and cut the deficit to one. Fast is the first Rangers rookie to register a multi-goal game on the road in the playoffs since Mike Ridley did it in Game 1 of the division semifinals against Philadelphia in 1986.
Ryan McDonagh scored a power-play goal at 2:28 of the third to tie the game. Kevin Hayes, who switched places to the fourth line with J.T. Miller moving to the top, passed through the slot to McDonagh at the inner edge of the right circle, and McDonagh wristed home his third goal of the playoffs. The Rangers scored at least two power-play goals in consecutive games for the first time all season.
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I really did have photos all staged last night and was ready to write the blog. I had my teen son take the photos, and then he said his phone wouldn't email them to me. I have no idea why; they are lost somewhere in cyber space. Problem is, by the time I knew the photos weren't coming to my computer, I'd 'unstaged' them and it was after midnight and I didn't feel well.
(so that's not a great excuse...lemme move on to the next one...)
Excuse #2:
I was up until after 2 a.m. in horrible pain, only this has been going on for several days. A week ago today a tooth was pulled but this one was different. Never had one quite like it. So a week later, (today), I still have intense pain...but in the jaw really, not the mouth. I can't open my mouth to eat. When I drink it drools back out. (sorry TMI). I still have a lot of face swelling. Talking hurts SO BADLY!!
Since the tooth was pulled in Jamesport at the Mennonite/Amish dentist, I decided to go visit a more modern dentist here in town today. They first looked for dry socket but they said the inside is actually looking good and healing nicely. It didn't hurt at all to squirt it with water and barely hurt to poke around. They said it looks like there was a bit of nerve damage, which will cause the drooling/numbness. This could last up to 6 months.
So... time to check the jaw. Thank goodness the ONLY digital dentistry MRI north of the river (meaning Kansas City proper) is right here in Cameron. So, I had the image done, and the dentist could not see a fracture, so what they told me is that they think the ligaments to the jaw were stressed/stretched/strained. He didn't want to do much more poking around because of the problem being the jaw so they packed the tooth with dry socket filling (since they got in there and cleaned it all out), and then sent me home with antibiotic to kill any infection that could be there and a big ol' bottle of vicodin. In fact, he wants to see me back, do a regular cleaning, etc, but told the receptionist not for an entire month because my jaw needs time to heal.
I was also instructed to never ever go to the Jamesport dentist again.
Huge. Sigh.
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Then I am going to get right to work getting your photos not only ready for tonight but the next step as well. I am just as excited as you are, really! I've been just being a baby about my silly face that I guess wasn't as bad as I thought because today I had myself completely convinced that I had a broken jaw. So, after one nice nap...I'll face the music and deal with it. Just don't ask me to sing!!


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Perverted ACLU Lawyers Messing With Soldiers Right to Pray
Soldiers have a right to pray.
If you look closely at the picture above, you will note that all the
Marines pictured are bowing their heads. That's because they're praying.
This incident took place at a recent ceremony honoring the Birthday of the Corps, and it has the ACLU up in arms. "These are federal employees," says Lucius Traveler, a spokesman for the ACLU, "on federal property and on federal time. For them to pray is clearly an establishment of religion, and we must nip this in the bud immediately."
When asked about the ACLU's charges, Colonel Jack Fessender, speaking for the Commandant of the Marine Corps said (cleaned up a bit), "Screw the ACLU." GOD Bless Our Warriors, Send the ACLU to France.
Please send this to people you know so everyone will know how stupid the ACLU is Getting in trying to remove GOD from everything and every place in America. May God Bless America, One Nation Under GOD!
What's wrong with the picture? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
Prayer for our soldiers.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they Protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they Perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
Call your local chapter of the ACLU and give them the hell they deserve about this attempt to take away the right of our soldiers to pray. Let's all work hard to stop the ACLU from intruding in our lives any way they see fit and demanding to be paid from our taxes when they sue us. ENOUGH!!!


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Ann Coulter, a succubus sent by Satan to complain about Mexicans and feminists on Fox News, has written a new book: Adios America: The Left's Plan to Turn Our Country Into a Third World Hellhole. The "left," as we all know, meets in Al Gore's secret carbon neutral castle to plot America's destruction through affordable healthcare, education, and voting rights. Coulter persuasively argues that the "left" will only be satisfied when Spanish is the official language and the smell of fajitas wafts from every apartment building, corrupting our all-American nostrils with the stench of diversity. Their insidious agenda that's destroying freedom must be curtailed.
Coulter, who plans to lead the charge against liberal America for the foreseeable future, has several new book ideas in the works. Here are the next four Ann Coulter books that will surely rally all patriotic, freedom loving Americans and help defeat the grotesque left:
1) Horseshoes, Hand Grenades, and Hairy Armpits: Feminism's Attack on American Values
2) Oy Vey! The Jewish Plot to Destroy the American Dream
3) From Power Tools to Power Bottoms: The Gay Agenda and the Emasculation of America
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This week we wanted to find out what the opportunities and challenges are for an RFID hardware vendor. And who better to ask, than our own Jorma Lalla, a true champion when it comes to developing and promoting RFID.
Jorma Lalla is the founder and president of Nordic ID, a
hardware and RFID solution provider from the Finnish forests. Jorma
Lalla is what we Finns call a "propellihattu", directly translated
"propeller hat", meaning, a person who is extremely interested in
visionary technical solutions. For Jorma the question is
always, "what's next?" He was there already when RFID took its baby
steps. And it has to be admitted, his visions back then turned out
to be astonishingly correct.
Jorma has a deep knowledge and understanding, not only of the
RFID technology, but also of the needs and wants of those who adopt
it. Although his head is sometimes up in the clouds visioning, he
is a practical man with sound advice to offer.
In this interview we wanted to take the pulse of Jorma regarding
RFID in retail and where the future will take us.
THE Fast changing world of Auto-ID
What kind of pressure does RFID put on traditional Auto-ID
Jorma: I will answer this question with an analogy that somebody
once told me. Imagine that you are standing in a dark room with a
flash light and a mirror. When you point the flash light towards
the mirror, you can see the light in the mirror. It "talks back" to
you. This is what barcode reading does. Then, let's look at RFID
reading. Take that same dark room and a flash light, then imagine
that the room is filled with thousands of mirrors. Lights are
flashing everywhere and it's up to you to see to that their
messages are received and interpreted correctly.
What does the change from barcode to RFID mean for your
retail customer from an educational point of view?
Jorma: If we look strictly at the practical aspect of the
reading process with RFID readers, I have two general advices for
How does the customer benefit from an auto-ID vendor
concentrating mainly on RFID? Does this mean that all barcode / 2D
related applications are redundant?
Jorma: Most RFID-focused vendors are also experts in barcode
technology. But this does not go the other way around. The
difference really lies in what the vendors want to "push". Do they
have large amounts of barcode products that they need to get rid of
before they start pushing RFID? Are they big ships that turn
An RFID vendor, who has its focus on RFID, is more likely to
have the cutting-edge solutions and knows what is happening in the
technology field right now. The focus makes all the difference. But
it is important to emphasise that a focus on RFID is not equal to
abandoning barcode and 2D related applications. We are most likely
looking at a future with combo-systems of all the above. Tendencies
of this can already be seen in apparel retail.
What stands in the way of RFID adoption in retail?
Jorma: We have to remember that it takes time for a technology
to mature enough to attract the masses. RFID has reached this stage
quite recently.
What we, as RFID solution providers, need to focus on, is to
make RFID adoption as seamless and pain free as ever possible. This
is done by offering a new type of RFID piloting and implementation
- a solution that complements the existing system instead of
replacing it.
Our customers have been using and will be using barcodes for a
long time. Their systems are optimized for that, so why replace
them when we need not do so? This will save our customers a lot of
time and money, as well as make the transition easier for their
I feel that there is a lack of understanding of the actual ROI
(return of investment) of implementing RFID. RFID solution vendors
today are not entirely successful in explaning the ROI to their
customers. We all need to improve here to be able to help our
customers pick the most feasible solution for them, whether that is
RFID or not.
As the RFID market generally is today, customers have to
collect and put together different parts of the RFID implementation
themselves. Tags, hardware and software are purchased separately.
This seems like an awful lot of work for the customer. Is there no
easier way?
Jorma: That does sound like an awful lot of work, which is why
we, the RFID providers, should do that work for them. We should
make sure that we can offer the whole package. The best way to do
that, is to make sure you have a trustworthy set of partners, with
whom you have developed ready-tested product combinations that
All the customers should need to focus on is what their actual
needs and problems are and how they want the system to work in the
future. We will take the rest on our shoulders. Nordic ID has
developed the concept "House of RFID" for this very
What are your visionary and futuristic thoughts about the
technology path that the retail industry will take?
Jorma: Now we are at my favourite subject "visioning the
future". When I imagine retail RFID of tomorrow, I see a world
where RFID comes with walls, shelves, furniture etc. as a part of
the actual product. Everything is ready-integrated by default and
customers are just focusing on what information and applications
they need and where. The customer is not concerned with the
technology. "You do not need to be a baker or even understand the
fine art of baking, to have fresh bread on your breakfast table
every morning".
Jorma Lalla, founder and CEO
of Nordic ID.
Related articles
Introduction to the interview series
1-ON-1 with Kris Doane: RFID from a retailers
point of view
3 interviews: RFID the perspective of
1-ON-1 with Owe Quide: RFID from an RFID
consultant's point of view
1-ON-1 with
Philip Calderbank: RFID from an RFID tag vendor's point of
1-ON-2 with Matjaz Novak and Tom Vieweger: RFID
from a software vendor point of view
Quite agree with Mr. Jorma. RFID is related all retail. RFID make our life smarter. Barcode and 2D related application will be combined with RFID. Not only in retail, supermarket,library, transportation,festival entry and so on. High-tech make life more smarter and easier.
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