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CANAPI is proud to refer clients to outside resources. It is through this kind of collaboration that individuals are best connected to support services in their community.
LGBTQ Support Groups
OutSupport Medina
OutSupport's mission is to promote the health and well-being of LGBTQ persons and their loved ones through support, education and advocacy.
Enlighten the public, end discrimination, and secure equal rights.
Monthly meetings:
4th Monday of each month @ 7:00 pm
At Unity of Medina Building at the rear ofWilliams on the Lake (4th building back alongside the lake. Plenty of free parking)
787 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256
New PRIDE
New PRIDE is a support group for individuals who are going through the "coming out" process. The group is targeted at people 18 and over, and at any stage of "coming out" whether it is for the first time, to friends and family or at work. This is a place to find support and fellowship.
Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Square Public Library.
OutBreath - LGBT Mindfulness Meditation Society
OutBreath aims to provide a friendly environment for LGBT persons and allies who are interested in a non-religious practice of mindfulness meditation. Free instruction offered to newcomers.
Meditation is held Sundays at 7:00 p.m. at the Akron-Canton Shambhala Meditation Center.
PFLAG: Akron Chapter
PFLAG is an organization that supports the families and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning people.
Meetings are held at the North Springfield Presbyterian Church, third Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. Call 330.342.5825 for details.
Safe Space for LGBTQI Youth
Brought to you by Licensed UCC minister and Clinical Psychology Esther Baruja with funding from Neighborhood Connections.
The Archwood Avenue United Church of Christ in Cleveland will offer a safe hangout space on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. for youth. While promotional materials specify Hispanic youth, all youth are welcome.
Sexual Assault Support Groups
Non-Offending Care Giver
Support Group
Sexual Violence Survivor
Support Group
Experiencing Discrimination in Akron?
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Living in Recovery with HIV
Living in Recovery with HIV is an AA 12 Step Meeting especially for men & women in recovery who are also HIV positive. Share your experience, strength, and hope in a save place with others just like us. Meetings are for those in recovery only (NA welcome).
Meetings are held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. St. Malachi Center 2416 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Questions or inquiries please contact one of the following trusted members:
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Brent R: 216-673-5886
Jeff S: 216-659-9333
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National HIV League Scholarship
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- You are living with HIV
- You have an unweighted GPA of at least 2.5
- You will be enrolled in an institution of higher education for at least two consecutive years beginning with the Fall 2018 semester
- You are going to an institution of higher education in the United States or a United States territory. American citizenship is not a requirement
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LGBTQ Senior Support
Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service welcomes all LGBT seniors. JFS can provide individual and group support and outreach programs. Our social events provide a safe and nurturing space for the LGBTolder adults in our community to help build relationships, talk about their experiences, gain support and overcome isolation. If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please contact us!
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Safe Space Counseling
Amy Moore-Ramirez is one of very few Gender Specialists in Counseling in the State of Ohio and is a proud Trans-Affirmative Counselor for children, adolescents, and adults exploring and actualizing their gender identity and performance.
Amy and her associates approach counseling in a way that embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities and relationships and address the negative influences that homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism have on the lives of LGBTQ clients.
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Career & Personal Counseling
The Psychology Department Counseling Clinic at The University of Akron provides individual counseling for both personal and/or vocational/career concerns. Clients seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, career change, relationship problems, oppression/discrimination and general life dissatisfaction are welcome. Clients with career concerns can explore their career-related interests and personal values, as well as gain information about relevant career options. Therapists also provide personality and vocational assessments to aid in the counseling process, when appropriate; assessments are done in conjunction with counseling sessions, not as a stand-alone resource. Students and members of the general public who are 18 years of age or older and are not actively suicidal, psychotic, or court-ordered to receive therapy are welcomed.
All services through The Psychology Department of Counseling Clinic at The University of Akron are free of cost and confidential. The Clinic is staffed by graduate students in training in the Collaborate Program of Counseling Psychology at The University of Akron. All therapists are supervised by a licensed psychologist, therefore all sessions at the clinic are videotaped for supervision purposes only.
Hours of Operation:
The Psychology Department Counseling Clinic is generally open from 9am – 5pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 2pm – 5pm Tuesday and Thursday during the regular academic year. The last appointment of the day begins as 4pm. During these hours the clinic reception desk is staffed by a student secretary. The clinic is closed on weekends, as well as during all University breaks and holidays. During the first two summer sessions (mid-May through mid-July), the clinic is open; however, the reception desk is not routinely staffed. Therapists are responsible for making the proper arrangements with their clients prior to sessions, and all phone calls are received via voicemail. During the third summer session (mid-July through August), the clinic is closed.
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PrEP does NOT protect against other sexually transmitted infections and is NOT a vaccine.
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Trans Support
TransAlive is a support group that exists to build respect and understanding for all gender issues.
Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month
Fairlawn West UCC
2095 W. Market St. Akron, 44313
Facilitated by Jake Nash.
Contact Jake & Erin Nash via email or 330.240.1600.
Trans Support Alliance
(online community)
Trans Support Alliance is an all inclusive group whose primary goal is to support, uplift and educate each other about solutions to the issues that face the trans community and allies.
Trans*Fusion - Kent State University
Trans*Fusion is a group on the Kent State University main campus for trans-identified students and students that are allies to the transgender community.
All are welcome!
We meet Thursdays on the third floor of the Kent State Student Center. For details on room location, please visit www.facebook.com/groups/ksutransfusion
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Twitter: @ksutransfusion
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Village pub and club beer festivals are without doubt becoming the most popular real ale events going. And no sooner had the Monkey Club in Armitage Bridge finished selling out of a quite phenomenal amount of beer (extra casks had to be acquired at short notice last Sunday), than both Rose & Crown at Thurstonland (23rd-25th July) and Hall Bower Club (14th-15th August) were luring us back into the sticks for yet more unadulterated consumption!
In their second and third years respectively, both offer a fun day out (or two if you can hack it!) with great selections of ale, food and music. Weather is key at these largely outdoor festivals but even during some heavy down pours last year, our spirits weren't dampened and all the ale was supped in record time!
Both these fantastic events have very quickly established themselves on the short-list of 'must attend' beer festivals in our area, having found a magic winning formula with incredible appeal. Miss them at your peril!
Thurstyfest (map) is once again offering a free bus service from town and these are the details:
Pick up times:
Friday: Head of Steam 6pm, The Lockwood 6.15pm. Return 10pm.
Saturday: Head of Steam 1.30pm & 6pm, The Lockwood 1.45pm & 6.15pm. Return @ 6.30pm & 10.30pm.
Sunday: Head of Steam 1.30pm & 5pm, The Lockwood 1.45pm & 5.15pm. Return @ 5.30pm & 9.30pm.
Hall Bower Athletics & WMC is much closer to Huddersfield town centre and can be reached on the 354/355 bus services or on foot, though beware of the very steep hill! (map)
Please note these details will be posted again a few days before the start of each festival.


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Calving causes cows to endure many physiological changes that require good nutrition, time, and adequate rest for recovery. Upon calving, cows are introduced into the lactating herd, where they consume high amounts of a new ration and have to adapt to a new feeding and milking routine. Lactation requires more support from the diet than pregnancy and weight maintenance, particularly in fresh cows calving in with a negative energy balance. Additionally, the social hierarchy within the herd is re-established every time a new cow enters the group, which can cause stress, especially for timid and weak cows. For these reasons, cows become immunosuppressed, making them more susceptible to illness. Although many cows seem to adapt quickly and adequately to this new period, underlying issues are often present that are sometimes difficult to notice.
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Sterrett, Amanda E.; Amaral-Phillips, Donna M.; Bewley, Jeffrey M.; and Arnold, Michelle, "A Fresh Cow Health Monitoring System" (2014). Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications. 166.


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A 41-year-old Lexington man died Saturday night when the Pontiac Grand Prix he was driving ran off Briar Hill Road and crashed through a plank fence.
Lexington police said Mark A. Garrett, who apparently was traveling east, apparently failed to negotiate a curve near 3676 Briar Hill Road. A fence post struck the car's windshield and the leading edge of its roofline, killing Garrett, police said. Garrett was not wearing a seat belt.
A passing driver found the wreckage, and after seeing that the driver had critical injuries, began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and called for help, police said.
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Snaps of Sophia Bush as she exercises for her next movie in Westwood.
Sophia has finished shooting for her movie "The Narrows". The movie is based on Tim McLoughlin's novel "Heart of the Old Country", which see's Mike Manadoro (Kevin Zegers), a 19 year old Brooklyn boy who is torn between two worlds.
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I heard on the radio that we've not been able to see Mt. Hood for the past two weeks due to the rain/clouds/hail and general dreariness. My mood over the past few days has reflected that problem. I have been craving a nice, SUNNY walk in the woods....but the sun only comes out long enough to grab a jacket and head out the door and then there's the rain. Now, I am not one to turn down a good rain walk now and then, but not when I am in need of pure sunshine!
Today, thank God and all that is good, the sun is out and it is going to be a beautiful day! I will be in a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) class all day, but that is OK. I have a drive there and back, lunch, and MAYBE the room will have windows! Even my anticipated stop by a store later suddenly seems brighter. I will be able to walk by pop displays, magazine racks, and produce tables with a renewed smile on my face.
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Celebrate Pixar Fest with the debut of a few soon-to-be faves at the parade's all-new location.
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The legendary hopping Pixar Lamp and Ball from Pixar's Luxo Jr. short lead the way, followed by Joy, Sadness and Bing Bong in Riley's "Rocket" Wagon from Inside Out.
Keep your eyes peeled—the Up float's lush jungle greenery means Carl, Russell, Dug, Kevin and her brood of baby birds have hit the parade route. And, of course, Carl's house isn't far behind!
Get ready to dance along as dazzling performers and some pretty popular Pixar stars pass by—including Monstropolis' own baton-twirling Roz, drumming Sulley and wise-cracking Mike from Monsters, Inc.
Superpowers more your style? The Incredibles are a sight to behold as Mrs. Incredible, Mr. Incredible, Violet and Frozone arrive on an impressive float that's been overtaken by a towering replica of Syndrome's Omnidroid. Plus, dancers on spring-loaded stilts pump up the crowd to keep spirits—and energy levels—high!
Ride the wave with Crush and his Finding Nemo friends—Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Squirt and a bevy of baby turtles. The immersive visuals draw Guests of all ages into this aquatic underwater world.
Shake off those sea legs, regain your bearings and cheer as the tiny stars of A Bug's Life appear— the loveable Heimlich leads the way with Flik, Atta, Dot and Slim following on the longest float in the entire parade.
No grand finale would be complete without Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Rex and the Toy Story gang. This phenomenal float has them all—plus a group of flipping, flying, downright gravity-defying acrobats who'll take your breath away!
Will I Get Wet?
Throughout the year, almost every float generates streams of bubbles. During warmer weather, Guests might get misted or sprayed with water from baby turtles, an android or squirting flowers!
Enjoy this feast for the eyes as well as the palate! Reserve your meal at the Plaza Inn Restaurant and receive a voucher to watch the Pixar Play Parade from our reserved viewing area.
Get the latest on which parades are happening now and which will be returning soon to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park!
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Originating from the UK, VNV Nation, is an electronic band whose music style fuses synthpop, industrial and trance into a unique sound that has developed a cult following throughout the US. Established in 1990, VNV has released more than eight albums as well as a large amount of singles, EPs and remixes. Their first two albums were titled Advance and Follow and Praise the Fallen, but it was their third release that achieved commercial success for the band.
VNV Nation tours in promotion of its latest albums, such as the much anticipated 2011 release of Automatic. Their tour circuit included much of Europe and North America.


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We're back with more finds from SHINee's 'Breaking News' PV.
Taemin is wearing the Acanthus Opulence Money Tee from Jeremy Scott's S/S 2013 collection.
Unfortunately I don't have a buylink
The next t-shirt that Taemin is wearing is the WT Swirls Tee from Stussy
Buy it here
Just like Onew ,Jonghyun is wearing a cap from JeremyScott x New Era 2013 collaboration.
Sadly, no buylink :(
Now for the last finds from this MV
Jonghyun is wearing the Bahama Map jacket from Greyhound's Playhound(little tricky :P ) 2013 collection.
You can check the collection here
Stay tuned for a 'Who wore it better' post with some of the items from the MV
Credits:SMent,universalmuscijapan,Greyhound,Stussy,Jeremy Scott,New Era


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Campus Wellness Initiative
The campus Wellness Initiative has been established in conjunction with the Chancellor's Office and many departments on campus. The goal of this initiative is to support the well-being of faculty, staff and students by building community collaboration and bringing awarness to resources on campus that support holistic wellness.
The Chancellor's Committee on Wellness has been established to review current practices, propose and facilitate wellness programming and promote current opportunities on campus.
Wellness Policy
To support wellness as a UNL priority, all departments/units are encouraged to designate and support a wellness ambassador to create and/or organize wellness initiatives within their area. Wellness activities should reflect one or more of the seven elements of wellness, namely: physical, social, emotional, occupational, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual wellness. Activities could include, but are not limited to, promoting educational campaigns, fostering participation in wellness-related activity, sponsoring health fairs, and facilitating health-related programming (e.g., physical activity, stress management, smoking cessation, or healthy eating). Collaboration among departments is highly recommended.


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Well, it's about time we do a little bragging! We thought it would be fun to fill you in a bit on just who works at The Ruby Pear and how much we adore them.
Robin -- married with 3 great sons....grandsons to Steve and Connie...nephews to Mary Ann. A dear friend coined my favorite descriptive phrase about Robin...."she's a walking party!". Oh my goodness....this could not be more true! Full of pep, laughter, laid-backness (is that a word?) and a heart for pleasing others makes her a jewel in our book! God gave me a sister when she married my brother.
Sandra --Mother to a son and a serious "getter doner" (I know...it's not a word, but it totally describes her!). We call her Mighty Mouse who never met a door she didn't leave open! ha! If something needs to get done...get out of her way...cause she'll be on a mission. Her hard work and determination to complete a task is something to really appreciate. My favorite thing about Sandra is her ability to tell a funny story and it's usually about herself. I love that! We laugh alot!
Lilli --Mother to a darling little girl. Another "getter doner" when the going gets tough....Lilli gets going! Lilli loves gardening and has a background in human resources. She is one of our newest members at The Ruby Pear and we appreciate her greatly!
Ann -- "Mother" to Punky the wonder dog and Abbey the darling tilting head dog. Dishwasher extraordinaire....step away from the suds.....don't mess with the bubbles...she has it all under control! Annie, as I call her, has endless talents...Interior Designer/Project Manager, Pet Sitter, Organizer and many many other talents such as taxi driver, grocery bagger and drive-in waitress! She has done it all and I would say she is one of my favorite people on the planet!
We have a couple of others that we have lost due to moves or other endeavors. Becky is tending her grapes and winery while Judi is now living in Chatanooga with her family. We miss them!
Stop by to visit us soon! Our summer has gotten extremely busy. We are so grateful and hope that it continues! If you haven't visited us lately, we have made some pretty big changes that we hope you will like.
Have a great weekend!
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Making a good decision on which Kamrar IA Pest Control Company to choose is very important for all the homeowners. Your home is one of the biggest investments you have made in your life. You and your loved ones live there. Isn't it?
While there are many pests who are very annoying others can completely damage your property and also make your home unsafe. For instance, termite infestation that goes undetected for a long time can damage the structure of your home. This is exactly when you need a good pest control service- it is now a necessity.
Licensing & Background Check
The very first thing to check when you are looking for pest control service is the certifications. Most of the reputed and established companies have license. Be sure to ask the agency whether they have the license to carry out the work. Also, you should make sure that the certifications are current or not.
As a rule, you should have a word with the experts of Better Business Bureau to find if the pest controls company you have chosen has any complaints from the existing customers. This can help you know which specific companies you should avoid.
Choosing The Best Service
Once you have chosen the list of top companies take time to find the best one who can do a quick inspection on your property before proceeding with the process. Top companies won't charge you a single penny and they can also send a qualified professional who can do this job at a price you can easily afford.
The Kamrar Iowa professional should take some time to sit with you and discuss what exactly they can do to get rid of the pests. If they don't answer your question clearly or have confusions you should thank them for their time and look for the next company. Rushed inspectors don't value customers. You are just a number to them and they will offer poor service.
Either the inspector or the company will give you a written proposal. Go through all the small details of the proposal as it helps you learn about the professionalism about the pest control companies.
They will also show you the diagrams of the affected areas and give you a complete explanation of the proposal. Read the online reviews of the company before choosing the experts for the task. Keep all these tips in mind to choose the best services.
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I Can'T Get The Fleas Off My Cat!?
I Have A Beautiful White Persian And He'S Covered In Fleas. He Got Them Really Bad After His Summer Shave (His Fur'S Only About An Inch Long Right Now). They'Re Mostly On His Face And He'S Getting Horrible Scabs From Scratching Them So Much. I'Ve Used The Neck Drops (Which Only Seem To Make His Fur Oily In That Spot) And I'Ve Used Frontline Spray, Rubbing It Into The Skin As Much As I Could, About Five Times. I Gave Him A Bath Today With Flea Shampoo And Used The Frontline Again As I Was Blowdrying Him To Make Sure It Got On The Skin But I'M Still Seeing Live Fleas. I Have No Idea What Else To Do. He Doesn'T Even Go Outside! They'Re Starting To Bite Me And My Son. Please Help!
Adult fleas feed on the living blood of mammals and their young feed on dried blood that has been defecated by the adults. Pretty nasty, huh? Read on and we'll conquer these nasty little insects together.
1. Destroy fleas in the environment
Fleas live on their host, but eggs can be left both on the host and in the host's bedding. The eggs that are left on the host will fall off and accumulate in beds, clothes, carpets, cars, and anyplace that the host visits. These eggs normally hatch in 1-2 weeks, after which the fleas emerge as larvae that can live in carpets (learn how to get rid of carpet fleas) and bedding for up to 200 days before transforming into legless pupae. If conditions are still not quite right, the pupae can sit dormant for over a year before transforming into an adult! This means that many generations of flea eggs can accumulate and lead to a mass-infestation!
The first step after infestation is to clean everything that has come into contact with the infested persons or animals in order to remove as many eggs and larvae as possible. This section will walk you through this process.
Environmental flea extermination: Initial steps
1.Quarantine infested pets.
2.Collect bedding, rugs and throws and wash them in soapy water. Soapy water kills the eggs, larvae, pupae and adults. Be careful not to spill eggs or larvae when picking them up. Eggs are usually found with tiny pellets of dried blood that are defecated by the adults and used for food by the larvae - the combination looks like salt and pepper. Really gross salt and pepper.
3.Vacuum everything. upholstered furniture, carpets, cracks in the floor, bare floors, and use the attachments to get in the corners, behind doors, and anywhere else that dust collects. This will pick up most of the eggs, but larvae will latch onto carpet fibers and stick around. After vacuuming, immediately remove the vacuum bag and seal it in a plastic bag. This bag can then be put into the freezer to kill any fleas and be reused later.
4.The remaining larvae can be dealt with by having the carpets professionally steam-cleaned (the steam will kill every stage of flea except eggs). Make sure you warn the cleaners about the fleas and remove infested animals. Alternatively, you can shampoo the carpet with insecticidal carpet shampoo or have a pest control professional apply an infrared heat treatment to the carpet, which kills all stages of flea.
5.If your pet spends much time outside, drench his usual resting areas with lots of soap and water to drown any fleas that may be waiting for his return.
2. Flea removal from people and pets
Once the environment has been thoroughly cleaned, move immediately to it's inhabitants. Following are details for removing fleas from people and pets.
Removing fleas from people
1.Bathe one to two times daily with soap. Insecticidal shampoos are available but are not necessary.
2.Comb daily with a special flea comb designed to drag fleas out of hiding and dispose of any rousted fleas in soapy water. Record daily the number of fleas removed so you can identify any population increase before it becomes a problem. You can also measure flea populations by wearing a special pair of flannel "booties" over your shoes and pants. The fleas get caught in the material and can then be counted, removed and disposed of. These booties can also be used for temporary protection when traveling into a flea infested area.
Removing fleas from pets
Please be very careful when applying flea treatments to yourself and your pets. Only use treatments that are meant for the animal you are going to use it on. Flea treatments meant for dogs and the environment can easily KILL cats. Also keep in mind that any insecticide is designed to interfere with natural biological processes - to kill.
1.Wash your pet with soapy water. Insecticidal cat and dog flea shampoos are available but not necessary. Safer's flea shampoo is one of the least toxic varieties. Stay away from shampoos that contain DEET (diethyltoluamide) as it can cause serious adverse reactions.
2.Comb your pet daily with a special flea comb that is designed to extract fleas and dispose of any you find in soapy water. It is a good idea to record the number of fleas you comb out every day to keep a handle on the population numbers. Alternatively, you can wrap a length of sticky tape around your hand (sticky side out) and pat your animal down. This method works best on short haired animals.
Allergic reactions to flea bites
Allergic reactions to flea bites in humans are usually manifested as dermatitis, skin lesions and mild to severe itching (Learn how to get rid of flea bites). These symptoms can be improved by applying ice, menthol, camphor or calamine lotion to the bites. Over the counter insect repellents that contain diethyltoluamide (DEET) will repel fleas and lessen the frequency of bites. Apply repellents only to clothing, never to skin and never to your pets. Vitamin B1 ta
How Much Does A Flea Exterminator Cost?
depends on the company you are asking to do it but it can run up to 150.00 and it also depends on your acreage.
if you don't mind a little work you can do it yourself a lot cheaper.get some poisons like permethrin use as directed on label and get it done within 15 minutes and all it is going to cost you is the price for the poison and your "elbow grease"
Pest Control,Cost?
Does Anyone Knows About How Much Would It Cost To Have A Pest Control For An Apartment? Any Good Pest Control Service?
It depends on whether or not it is monthly, quarterly, and if you sign a contract or not! Monthly is about 30-50 bucks, sometimes more. Quarterly costs me 85 (every three months). Contracts--if you sign one for a year it will be cheaper. But at the end of the year, the contracts usually renew themselves (without anyone consulting you). So you can get screwed if you did not like your service. My guy used to always show when no one was home and then leave a 85 dollar bill in the door. It was terrible service. We never knew if or what he actually sprayed. So we terminated the contract. So it can be costly, be careful with the contracts. I wont say which company did that, but I think it is policy with many of them. Apartments may be cheaper because it would be less space than a house.
Is Pest Control Services Are Taxable In India.?
Is This Only For Commercial Estb. Or Residential Also.
Yes under service tax, whether you provide the service to an agriculturist or domestic, you have to issue your bill, plus you have to add the service tax , plus cess on tax. And you have to remit the tax amount thus collected to your Local Vat Office (LVO), before 20th of next month.
Which Is Better...Ortho Or Bayer Home Pest Control?
I Just Noticed Over The Weekend A Roach On My Kitchen Floor. I Have Never Seen Any Before The 10 Years I Have Lived In My House. Has Anyone Had Experience With Both The Ortho And Bayer Bug Sprays? I Need Some Advice Which Would Be More Effective Inside And Safe For My Dog As Well? I Would Like To Try One Of These Products Before Contracting With Terminix Or Someone Like That.
Thanks For Your Feedback!
it's not a matter of what the Brand name is, but what the active ingredient is, it will be on the front of the label. Both of these companies use any number of different actives in their different products so there is a chance what you are comparing to each other on the shelf could actually be the same product.
Bifenthrin is used by many pest control companies across the country, so using a product that contains that would be a good option
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Dear Blog Land,
You were supposed to remind me to NOT wear the denim pencil skirt I put on today because it rides up and up and up. I can lose six inches off the bottom of this skirt by the time I make it to the copy machine. No one needs to see that. So while it is a very cute skirt, I can't take the chance of getting a GFY scolding, skirt must be retired.
Which one of you was in charge of rotating the whites through in the laundry, because I can assure you, it has certainly not been accomplished and now the management will have to run the load again. And running the same load again (and, uhm, again) is just about the last thing we should be doing to celebrate Earth Day. I hope you feel OK about that.
Did we have a volunteer to chauffeur me to work, the store, preschool and back? Because I could really use some quiet time pretending to be contemplative and engrossed with important issues while wearing dark shades in the back of some sort of town car, I'm just sayin'.
And who, exactly, was supposed to remind me to go to bed? Fail.
This has all been very disappointing. If your performance doesn't improve, we're going to have to talk about further disciplinary actions, up to and including feed termination.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Written Notice
Dear Blog Land,
Posted by Carina at 4/22/2009 06:53:00 AM
Labels: from the Jet Set Desk, ridiculous fashion obsessions
16 comments:
- Geo said...
Twinners. Guess who else is celebrating Earth Day by having to wash her whites again x 2?
- April 22, 2009 7:32 AM
- the MomBabe said...
NO! You cannot terminate the feed because I would miss you.
- April 22, 2009 8:59 AM
- Mrs. Organic said...
Yes, well thanks for the reminder that there are whites in the wash - that would have stunk up the place to high heaven.
- April 22, 2009 9:05 AM
- Sean and Steph said...
As I was driving to work, the radio asked me what I was doing for Earth Day, and I thought "driving my SUV across town with only me in it." Ouch. Strike one.
Then I read your blog and it reminds me "I didn't dry that laundry that has been waiting patiently in the washing machine, wet, for two days." Two more washes? Double ouch. Strike two.
How else can I harm my planet on the day meant to celebrate it? :)
Glad to know I'm not alone....
- April 22, 2009 10:06 AM
- Amy said...
I hate cute clothes like the pencil skirt that in the end just don't really work.
- April 22, 2009 12:02 PM
- The Rookie said...
Why can't more fashion collide with function? I have many a shimmy-ing skirt myself.
- April 22, 2009 12:41 PM
- fijiangirl said...
So here is what I do to get that smelly stench out of laundry that has been left in the washing machine... Instead of washing it again (it is already clean) I just run the rinse cycle and add a little extra fabric softner. Sweetens them right up. At least I am not running a full cycle again, and therefore conserving some small amount of H2O.
- April 22, 2009 5:12 PM
- Olivia said...
i think i was supposed to remind you that you are awesome. here you are.
- April 22, 2009 7:39 PM
- pflower10 said...
I think that was Miss Musing's job.
- April 22, 2009 10:41 PM
- Tiffany UnTwisted said...
As your conscience, I'd just like to point out that:
1. I TOLD you to go to bed while we were chatting at 10am when I was in London (I know that 3am was a little late to finally chastise you about it, but I was rather bored over here that morning.)
2. The note about the clothes should be found magnetised to your refrigerator. You might need to look under all the art projects.
3. I believe we own the same skirt. I had that problem but told myself that while n Europe, no one would notice as I scoot around the office yanking it down every 3 steps. You can use this same argument and apply it to the fact that you are always part European and therefore can be slightly riske.
4. Chauffeur will be provided in 7 days. Dark sunglasses will need to be provided by vous.
A la prochaine!
Ton Esprit.
- April 23, 2009 6:53 AM
- Different Dog said...
If you have a front loading machine it's not using that much water anyway, so I just run it on a short cycle. Vinegar works too on towels and such that get smelly.
I always do that, and now it's getting warmer, I'm going to be IN TROUBLE!!!! Take care!
- April 23, 2009 9:40 AM
- ScrapBox Organization & Storage said...
Can someone be in charge of making me healthy snacks and taking the ice cream carton away from me after all the little hellions have gone to bed?
- April 23, 2009 12:00 PM
- Shawn said...
Sorry I can't be of help in these matters---I need a valet for myself!
- April 23, 2009 7:09 PM
- Britty said...
Way to go Azucar. I'm impressed with your memory of Cjane's writing. That girl didn't know what she was getting into, did she? :)
- April 24, 2009 7:58 PM
- Vanessa said...
besos is what is inscribed in our wedding rings...do you think i could get away with naming our next child besos. i love that word
- April 24, 2009 11:56 PM
- thedoodlegirl said...
So very glad you ended your chastisement with besos. I feel reprimanded, but with love.
- April 26, 2009 7:12 PM


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This quote, from the Chief Procurement Officer of one of the world's largest mining companies, cuts straight to the core of the talent shortage in procurement. Fuelled by budget cuts, falling investment in training and an unclear development path for senior managers to the c-suite, the procurement function has found the gap in skills at all levels of the function widening.
Together, Deloitte and Odgers Berndtson have investigated the current state of the procurement function across the world, uncovering the key issues affecting CPOs.
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NetApp has a great suite of products for managing some of the most common enterprise applications and/or databases. NetApp SnapManagers have deep application integration for managing Microsoft, Oracle or SAP for example, while Snap Creator offers a variety of plugins for managing even more applications and databases. But what do you do where there isn't a SnapManager or a Snap Creator plugin for an application that you depend on for your business?
If the application or database has commands to place it into a consistent state, then you can use Snap Creator to call those commands and build a customized workflow that meets your needs.
Here's How We Did It
To illustrate how this can be completed, I'll take you through a recent example:
We performed a proof of concept (POC) for a customer that was using Siemens Teamcenter. This was based on the NetApp Tech Report, TR-4167: Backup and Recovery of Siemens PLM Teamcenter on NetApp Clustered Storage Solutions.
The TR covers Teamcenter using Oracle on the backend and running on UNIX. The POC was done per the customer's environment, which ran Teamcenter on Windows and used Microsoft SQL (MSSQL) as the backend database.
The Steps Taken
In order to create an application consistent backup of Teamcenter we needed to do the following:
To meet this requirement we used two Snap Creator configurations:
Then we called the MSSQL config from the Teamcenter config to create a workflow that resulted in a consistent backup of the entire Teamcenter environment.
We created a SMSQL configuration in Snap Creator, which leverages SnapManager for SQL (SMSQL) for deep application integration. By using Snap Creator, you can now schedule and monitor SMSQL operations centrally from the Snap Creator interface.
Let's See This in Action
Watch this video that walks you through the creation of the configuration file for MSSQL.
Once the SMSQL config was tested and working we then setup a configuration for Teamcenter. Since there is no plugin for Teamcenter we used Snap Creator's APP_QUIESCE and APP_UNQUIESCE commands.
The APP_QUIESCE command opened a shell for Teamcenter then executed the backup_modes command to place Teamcenter into read only mode.
The APP_UNQUIESCE command also opened a Teamcenter shell and executed the backup_modes command to return Teamcenter to normal mode.
We also supplied a PRE_EXIT command that was the same as the APP_UNQUIESCE command. This means that in case of a failure Snap Creator will return Teamcenter to normal mode before exiting.
Finally we configured Snap Creator to utilize SnapDrive for Windows to take Snapshot copies. For security purposes, we also had to edit the Snap Creator agent to tell Snap Creator that it is ok for it to execute these additional commands since they are not part of Snap Creator.
I want to show you another video that walks you through the creation of the configuration file for Teamcenter. While the example we used is Teamcenter, the concept is the same regardless of the application or database in use.
In part two, I'll cover how to combine these two configuration files to create a single job, backing up the application as well as the database. In the meantime I welcome your comments on this first part of how to backup an application or database without a plugin.
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SHREVEPORT - Senior standout Sang Yi fired rounds of 1-under 71 in the first round and 2-under 70 in the second round Monday to lead the LSU men's golf team into third place in the team standings after the first day of the third-annual David Toms Intercollegiate at Southern Trace Country Club.
Yi is in a three-way tie for third place on the individual leader board at 3-under 141.
Oklahoma's Michael Schoolcraft shot rounds of of 6-under 66 and even-par 72 to take the lead at 6-under 138.
Oklahoma leads the team standings at 7-under 569, six shots ahead of Ole Miss. The Tigers are next at 4-over 580, followed by Tulsa at 6-over 582.
After two rounds
TEAM SCORES (PAR 576): 1. Oklahoma 283-286-569 -7; 2. Ole Miss 287-288-575 -1; 3. LSU 293-287-580 +4; 4. Tulsa 287-295-582 +6; T5. SMU 294-291-585 +9; T5. Lamar 281-304-585 +9; 7. Louisiana-Lafayette 296-290-586 +10; 8. South Alabama 299-288-587 +11; 9. Mississippi State 294-303-597 +21; 10. Louisiana Tech 299-302-601 +25; 11. Kansas State 310-301-611 +35.
TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS (Par 144): 1. Michael Schoolcraft, Oklahoma, 66-72-138 -6; 2. Andrew Noto, Louisiana-Lafayette, 69-71-140 -4; T3. Sang Yi, LSU, 71-70-141 -3; T3. Joe David, Ole Miss, 69-72-141 -3; T3. John Young Kim, Tulsa, 71-70-141 -3; 6. Abraham Ancer, Oklahoma, 72-70-142 -2; T7. MJ Daffue, Lamar, 68-75-143 -1; T7. Kevin Hesbois, Lamar, 71-72-143 -1; T9. Max Buckley, SMU, 72-72-144 E; T9. Eduardo Castiello, Oklahoma, 73-71-144 E; T9. Tyler Klava, South Alabama, 75-69-144 E; T9. Joe Lewis, Ole Miss, 73-71-144 E; T9. Blake Morris, Ole Miss, 73-71-144 E.
LSU SCORES: T3. Sang Yi, 71-70-141 -3; T20. Austin Gutgsell, 76-71-147 +3; T20. Smylie Kaufman, 71-76-147 +3; T26. Franco Castro, 75-73-148 +4; T26. Stewart Jolly, 72-76-148 +4; T26. Landon Lyons, 76-72-148 +4; T26. Andrew Presley, 74-74-148 +4; T26. Curtis Thompson, 72-76-148 +4; T45. Myles Lewis, 77-75-152 +8.
PARDO SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: LSU setter Malorie Pardo was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for volleyball, the second time she has earned the honor.
"Malorie continues to exceed the expectations we place on her at the setter position," LSU coach Fran Flory said. "She had a magnificent weekend and played an instrumental role during our two wins."
Pardo averaged 13.00 assists, 2.38 digs, 0.62 blocks and 0.38 aces per set in wins over Georgia and Auburn.
VOLUNTEERS AT ?WHEELS TO SUCCEED': For the fourth straight year the LSU gymnastics team helped host the Wheels to Succeed Bike Race for children with special needs Saturday near the Carl Maddox Field House.
The McMains Children Developmental Center sponsored the race to benefit children with physical disabilities.
More than 80 children took part in the race using adaptive bicycles.
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GOLFWEEK NAMES LSU TEAM OF WEEK: Golfweek Magazine named the No. 3-ranked Lady Tigers the women's college golf team of the week after LSU won the Tar Heel Invitational.
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RE128 Loudness Meter provides precision loudness measurement and metering for broadcast, movie trailers, games, packaged media and more. Fully compliant ITU-R BS.1770 and EBU R-128 specifications. An R128 loudness meter as defined in EBU Tech Doc 3341 offers 3 distinct time scales:
- - Momentary Loudness (abbreviated "Mom") – time window: 400 ms;
- - Short-term Loudness (abbreviated "S.-T.") – time window: 3 s;
- - Integrated Loudness (abbreviated "Int") – from "start" to "stop";
"Zoom scales" allows you to increase or decrease the range of scales LUFS and time displaying graphics on the display.
In addition to a large display on the front panel has three digital display with the ability to displays the loudness measurement: "momentary", "short-term", "integrated" loudness and "max peak".
"Reference" allows you to select the reference scale, on which you'll orient during the process.


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Our pet's preventative health plan.
The easy way to pay for looking after your pet's health. To enable pet owners to spread the cost of routine treatment, we have designed our own practice membership scheme...
the Preventative Health Plan.
Our practice membership scheme provides pet owners with the support they need to help their pets stay fit and healthy. Regular visits mean that we have the opportunity to administer necessary vaccinations and dispense accurate and up-to-date worming and flea treatments. In addition, an overall clinical examination gives us the opportunity to carefully monitor the general health of your pet and offer advice, support and treatment planning, which in many cases may prevent problems arising in the future.
- Annual booster vaccinations
- Full clinical examination (twice per year)
- Worming treatments (sufficient for 12 months)
- Flea prevention (sufficient for 12 months)
- Treatment planning
- Dietary advice
- Convenient monthly Direct Debit payments
- 10% discount on neutering (spaying or castration) fees
- 10% discount on diets purchased at the practice
- 10% discount on any dental work
- 10% discount on our "Well Pet Blood Screen"
- 10% discount on any grooming services at "Pampered Pooch"
- 50% discount on kennel cough vaccination for dogs
HOW DO I REGISTER?To register for our health plan, call in at the practice to complete a simple registration form. This will require your bank account details. Practice staff will answer any questions you may have.
Pick up a leaflet at the surgery.
Grooming Parlour
Visit Pampered Pooch where a professional grooming awaits all types of dog.
Pet Passport
We can supply a Pet Passport for your animal. Visit Defra for passport details.
Cats Shelter
We are involved in several charities, including the Sheffield Cats Shelter.
Highfield Vets Own Branded Pet Food
We now stock our own Highfield Vets branded pet food for Cats and Dogs of all ages.
A variety of flavours and sizes and vet recommended.
You can BUY it at the surgery reception or ask for further details.
Natures Menu - raw pet food - now in the practice.
8.30 am - 7.00 pm
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Highfield Vets (Out of Hours)
Emergency Veterinary Care Contact


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P. K. Campus has a proud history of more than five decades. Ever since of its inception in 2008 B.S., it has stood for the quality education particularly to the girls' students enabling them to combat every plight and issues they have to encounter in their regular life in the society and across the world. It always boasts for quality education and dedicated itself to produce skilled and efficient human resources to face the challenge ever experienced by the nation. The academic history of P. K. itself speaks that it is capable of generating not only capable students with high academic excellence and competent to meet the global challenges but also a new breed of responsible and upright citizen with moral values.
Today it is proud of its fleet of over 400 teachers, 104 administrative staffs, and 4500 students. These students are enrolled either in the Humanities, management or Science faculties at the campus. The campus has been granted the status of Autonomy campus under the umbrella of the TU constituent campus. The campus thinks to establish it as a Deem University in near future. For this, the campus is constantly restructuring itself and renovating its physical infrastructure as well as its research and education facilities. It's also consistently trying its best to introduce new and specialized programs as per present demand of the society and nation.


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SCOTS electro-rockers Prides have warmed up for their Reading & Leeds festival headline spots this weekend by playing a gig in our man John Dingwall's front room.
The band were recently seen by 300 million viewers worldwide as they performed as one of the musical highlights of the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony at Glasgow's Hampden Stadium, earlier this month.
But they didn't think twice when John invited them to play at his pad in front of just 20 people including his family and friends.
The trio – frontman Stewart Brock (piano, lead vocals), Callum Wiseman (guitar, piano, vocals) and Lewis Gardner (drums) – set up their gear in John's front room and played their most intimate gig yet.
The show, on Thursday at John's Glasgow flat, saw them perform seven songs for John and those who packed the living room including their new single I Should Know You Better and a cover of Cyndi Lauper's '80s classic Time After Time.
"In the UK, almost 7 million watched us and 300 million watched us worldwide at the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony," Stewart said.
"Loads of the performers have been in touch since as have quite a few of the athletes.
"And we've had people from all over asking us to come and play places like Brazil and New Zealand.
"With everything being easily accessible online, they've been able to get hold of the music and seem to like it.
He added: "The Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony has been really good for us was about as far away from today as you can get.
"But it was amazing.
"There's no hiding place with a gig like this.
"You see the whites of everyone's eyes. It is definitely more intense.
"You are a foot away from people, but that adds to the general excitement for us because it is very intimate."
The Prides Club show was one of a handful of similar dates the band embarked on this week.
So far this week, Prides have played in a garden shed in Falkirk and three other gigs in people's flats as a thank you to those who have supported the band on their way up.
Tipped for greatness, they headline the BBC Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds this weekend and will be performing with Twin Atlantic at the Glasgow QMU as part of freshers' week next month.
They also have a headline show at Glasgow's Arches in December and are due to release their debut album on Island Records in the New Year.
"The Prides Club shows started because the label were keen for us to carry on playing as many shows as possible in Scotland," Stewart said.
"But we just didn't want to do the same run of venues that a lot of bands fall into the trap of doing.
"We tried to come up with something a bit different and special and also as a thank you to those people who have been supportive of the band by playing a gig in their house.
"The first gig was in Falkirk in a garden shed.
"We were up at Dounan's in a hall in Aberfoyle and we did a stripped back gig in a flat in Partick in Glasgow on Wednesday and a flat party that night.
"Beforehand we were certainly thinking it would either go really well or it could go horribly wrong.
"But they've all been amazing and far surpassed our expectations.
"It is a lot of work but it has been amazing.
"Everyone has been really supportive and really excited.
"We would definitely do it again and here will definitely be more in the future."


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Manns Textured Stretch 25+ and 30+ Baits
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|8 in.
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Manns has long been known for their high performance trolling lures, such as their deep diving Stretch baits. Stretch baits are built rugged and they track true straight right out of the box.
Manns Stretch 25+ and 30+ lures are now available in textured versions. The Textured Stretch baits look even more natural than ever before thanks to raised gillplates, textured bodies that reflect light, and 3D eyes. Manns Textured Stretch Baits will catch more fish. PERIOD.
Manns Stretch 25+ and 30+ lures are now available in textured versions. The Textured Stretch baits look even more natural than ever before thanks to raised gillplates, textured bodies that reflect light, and 3D eyes. Manns Textured Stretch Baits will catch more fish. PERIOD.
- Tried and proven rock-solid constuction.
- True tracking right out of the box.
- Realistic high-tech colors and patterns that fish can`t resist.
- Super-strong 4X hooks.
5 Stars based on 38 reviews
By Jessie
July 21, 2018
Great lures......the original stretches
Manns lures are great and durably made products, but i never saw any advantage of the jointed versus the original stretches
By Jessie
July 11, 2018
Dynamite lures. Is there a way to give these 10 stars?
I have been fishing these lures from the time i began fishing 25+ years ago and they are FANTASTIC! I particularly like the Chartreuse for the water clarity that I fish for it's high visibility.
ProsGreat all around and solid product
By LANCE
Tallahassee, FL
May 11, 2018
Great Product
This thing is built to last. Caught a king mackerel on my second time using this plug. Well worth it and the cheapest you can find it.
By Dwight
LW, Florida
April 25, 2018
Good quality!!
Look great!! Cant wIt to use them!!
By Johnmorise
April 5, 2018
Deep runner
Runs deep and straight
By Stephen Handley
Fenton, Michigan
February 17, 2018
BIG fish have no chance!
This is truly a BIG fish catchin' lure!
By Bob
Mantel, North Carolina
February 2, 2018
Stretch 30's for grouper
I used to use these for Rockfish/Stripers but they don't seem to come to North Carolina anymore. Now I use them slow trolling for Grouper in the Bahamas. I think we catch more this way than live bait because of the amount of water we can cover. The lures are plenty tough and the brighter colors work best.
By Athar Hussain
Karachi, Pakistan
November 28, 2017
It cannot get any better
Mann's are synonyms to quality product. Got this big baby out and Bang on the first attempt it was caught by a big giant Cobia. Kings chewed on it like crazy the same day and surprisingly it was trolling in perfect line after all that abuse. Completely satisfied.
By TOD26
New Jersey
November 15, 2017
nice stretch
Great for trolling up big blues and bass. Digs deeps without the use of weighted wire line
Proscatches big fish
By David Menchini
brooklyn, NY
July 6, 2017
makes it easy to go deep
Great alternative to wire line trolling to get deep.
Prosgets to the strike zone
Consa little pricey lip gets bent after multiple uses
By Scott Wager
New Jersey
December 4, 2016
Great for striped bass
Very easy to use right out of the package worked like they did it would
By Dale
Columbus, GA
October 22, 2016
Not a bad lure
good lure but it tends to not run straight after 5 catches or so. I use them for grouper and amberjack trolling
Consdoes not run straight after several uses/catches
By Denis
Conakry, Conakry
April 11, 2016
Heavy lure
Heavy bait. When exceeding the velocity (about 6 knots) pops up on the surface, so the speed should be controlled constantly. Unlike baits with a metal spout that runs on almost all speed. But I like it. I'm sure it's big enough to catch a big fish.
By Tom
January 11, 2016
Great lure
Great lure to run for mahi and also bass. Holds up well
By Reginald
Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 8, 2016
well built lure
I haven't had a chance to use this lure yet but it seems well built. The construction and hooks are solid.
By Leon
Lutz, FL
December 30, 2015
Mann Stretch 25+
Very good trolling lures.
By Charles
Lewes, DE
December 14, 2015
Awesome divers, big and bold
Best rig for stripers, big and bold colors, super sharp hooks. If you're dragging these be sure your gear can handle it, these dive deep and will put a hefty drag on your reel. Medium Heavy to Heavy rod, TLD 25/30 type reels...Braid gets deeper than mono at same speed.
ProsGreat divers, super color selection, sharp hooks
ConsNeed proper sized rod and reel setup to effectively troll with them. Talk to TackleDirect for the best recommendations.
By Rodrigo
Easton, PA
September 25, 2015
By TONY CRUZ
July 30, 2015
By Richard
June 10, 2015
Only used it once so far, just to try it out, Bang, fish on!
Well, like the headline says, I only used it once. I made on trip out and was not planning on trolling, but while I was sitting and thinking about where to start fishing, I through on on the snap & let out a bit of line, not too much to get it to the bottom, just a little bit and sure enough a nice size blue hit it w/in 30 seconds.
By Joseph
Clinton, NJ
May 4, 2015
Killer Lures!
I went trolling for Striped Bass in Raritan Bay yesterday and trolled these lures at 3 mph in abour 28 feet of water. I couldn't find the Striped Bass, but they killed 10 lb Blues! And even those "Yellow Eyed Devils" have teeth like piranha , these Mann Stretch baits held up with just a few scratches! Great Baits!
ProsWorks great and very well made! Holds up to even toothy critters! Catches fish!
ConsYou can't really troll these faster than 3 mph. I found that Bomber Saltwater CD lures can be trolled a little faster than Mann's and still hold their action
By Michael
May 1, 2015
Great lure
Awesome lure for grouper trolling
By ryan
March 16, 2015
Tried and trued trolling lure for bass and bluefish off NJ waters.
Have used stretch 25's and 30's for bass and bluefish for years. Spring or fall these produce. Color match to what's around and you're bound to hook up trolling if you come across fish.
ProsProductive, cheap and can be fished out of the box
ConsNot through wired, will break under pressure. Hooks and split rings aren't the best. Wouldn't trust on very large fish
By Shakes
December 28, 2014
Bluefish Bonanza
Not fair to big bluefish
ProsEasy to use
By Gator
December 28, 2014
Stripers can't resist
Run these bad boys on braided line and BINGO
ProsEasy to use
By Chris
December 26, 2014
Striper lure
By Chris
December 26, 2014
Great lure
By big nazty
May 16, 2014
awsome product
Works perfect right out of the box
ProsEverything about it
By Joe
Birmingham, AL
March 14, 2014
Great lure for trolling.
I use this lure with its life like action for wahoo. Works great for king mackerel too.
By Colin
Wallingford, PA
December 10, 2013
Stretch 25s
Perfect for trolling stripers and dive to their designed depth. One con is their not wired through
By john m heard
United States
July 23, 2013
Pickwick tail water Striper favorite!
I have used this lure for many years trolling for striped bass in the discharge water below the turbines at Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River for many years. The "stretch" outperforms every lure I have tried, especially when the fish are holding deep, both during the day and at night!
By JerseyJigger
Keyport, NJ
May 21, 2013
Striper magnet!
The stretch 25's are perfect for trolling up stripers in Raritan Bay. The red head and chartruese are killer colors.
ProsSharp hooks, deep diving and take a beating while still performing great.
ConsNeed to adjust to get them to swim straight. Trolling more than 2 before you adjust the swim will get you all tangled and fouled up.
By Carl Ryden
Teaneck N J
May 18, 2013
Stretch 25
I purchased 10 of these lure and 2 of do not swim properly inspite of numerous adjustment attempts
By aleksandr
December 30, 2012
отлично ловят сома!!!
By John M. Heard
Memphis, TN.
August 15, 2012
Mann's Textured Stretch 25+ Bait
This is my favorite lure for catching sea run striped bass below Pickwick Dam on the Tennessee River. I fish the heavy currents below the generator discharges, both casting and retrieving the lure and trolling the lure. The water is 22'-35'deep in this area. When the fish are deep, which is most of the time, this lure is the best choice in my lure arsenal. I fish at Pickwick Dam regularly from May through October, both during the day, and especially after sunset. My average catch is 7 - 10 pounds. I recently boated a 34" 17 pounder on a stretch!
By Angelo Solanilla
July 17, 2012
Nice lure...
2 Questions & 2 Answers
from Ocean View Delaware.. Indian River inlet area asked:
March 10, 2018
The Mann Stretch 25+ and 35+ are pictured without hooks. Do the come with hook? If not what do you recommend?
1 Answers
Hello Gasman, the Manns lures do come with hooks.
on March 12, 2018
from tuckerton nj asked:
April 22, 2012
Will the stretch 30 really dive 30 ft?
1 Answers
Yes. The Mann's STRETCH 30+ will dive to 30 feet with 150 feet of 50lb. monofilament line out and a boat speed of 3-5 mph.
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on April 23, 2012
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Imagine this — it is February 2016, you are sitting in a suit with a blank paper in front of you and this is your WAT topic ringing in your ears; it is that period before you put pen to paper, your thoughts are still gathering themselves into a point of view.
The topics be it for GD or WAT are usually framed this way — a quirky turn of phrase, an either-or scenario, a proverb, a proverb twisted to refer to a recent event.
Given the amount of dust that the stomping hooves of the new government and its detractors have kicked up, there is a high probability that WAT-GD topics this year will revolve around the myriad issues that have been fought bitterly over.
This post is my take on what has transpired since the new government/dispensation took over the reins of the country.
Starting with a ban instead of a bang
While people who voted them to power were expecting what are usually termed as "big-bang" reforms", the new BJP-led governments both at centre and state-level started off with bans be it the attempted porn ban or the accomplished beef ban in Maharashtra.
The obvious question that deserves an answer — how is this related to development? Throughout the election campaign the one theme, the one slogan was development. So much was this word bandied about that the PM should have taken on Vikas as his middle name! Even now the standard response to any controversy is that the party is all about development and vikas.
Even if we accept that vikas and reforms take time, that they need support from the opposition for legislation and that at a micro-level they are happening but make for unglamorous headlines, were the bans a part of the election manifesto or promise?
If these were going to be carried out the moment the government came to power, which means that they were high up on the agenda, the same should have been shouted out at election rallies.
Alternatively if development was the agenda then should not every legislation of the government be evaluated against whether it will lead to development be it economic development or development as defined by the HDI index?
A blinkered view of development
While the beef ban might seem to be a non-issue (a thing that primarily affects Malayalees living in Mumbai) it has wider implications.
When we talk about development we talk about opening of various sectors, lowering the FDI caps, we talk about becoming an investment great destination and so on and so forth.
So how does it makes sense to pass a legislation that ensures that financial capital of India and the home to biggest Indian stock exchange will never be able serve a steak to the same investors we are trying to attract!
So on one hand we want to reform our policies and build our infrastructure in the mirror image of the developed world and the same time we want go back to our ancient mythical past.
Just like the cow is most sacred to us and part of our myths, the first thing that happens after a victory in any of the minor scenarios in western myths like the Iliad or the Odyssey is a sacrifice of a bovine, an offering to the gods, followed by eating of the same with wine.
Now how do we welcome them and at the same time refuse to be hospitable to them by not offering them their main choice of food. Do we not believe in athithi devobhava? If cattle is what they sacrifice to their gods, then should we not be giving it to them as well?
We cannot have it both ways. One leg in the past and one leg in the future. One leg across the ocean and one leg deep in our own hinterland.
It naive to imagine in today's highly interconnected world that a magical sieve exists — a sieve through we can selectively filter in what we want to come in to the country and what we want to keep out.
Can development happen without a commitment to excellence in every sphere?
One of the acknowledged reasons for the tremendous success and clout of the United States is the huge cultural capital and soft power it enjoys in the rest of the world through its media and entertainment industries.
We marvel at an Interstellar, we wait for the release of every Marvel comic made into a movie, we love their fantasy literature and the TV series versions of it such as the Game Of Thrones (I am very well aware that the 'we' refers to a very small fraction of India but it is the fraction from which we expect to earn our great demographic dividend)
What I am trying to get at is that shouldn't we be committed to producing excellence not just in manufacturing or IT but across all fields?
In this light does the appointment of Gajendra Chahuan as the director of FTII make any sense at all? Don't credentials have no say in the matter?
Doesn't the premier film institute in the country whose alumni are an integral part of both our commercial and art-house cinema — Raju Hirani, Subhash Ghai, Naseeruddin Shah, Shyam Benegal, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, the list is endless — and where Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak once taught deserve better than this?
The appointment like other selections actually reflects two things
- The fact that affiliation and not quality has become the main criteria not just in such positions but even within the party where even people with credentialed veterans like Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie are sidelined
- The fact that the party does not have any support from the intellectual elite.
Even so one cannot just believe that Gajendra Chauhan was the best they could find.
If we should select the best candidate to run the country and our companies should do the same, should it not be the same with our institutions as well?
All of us who have not studied at IITs or even NITs, do we not feel like studying at prestigious national-level institutions such as the IIMs because for once we want to be inspired by great teachers instead of teachers who provided the best raw material for jokes to be cracked at? Do we not want directors with a vision instead of guys who just turn up on Annual Day to put a medal around our necks.
The unfortunate part in the whole FTII debate was a tendency to shoot the messenger instead of debating the message.
Not once did anyone from the government come out and say this is the best candidate for the job. The whole strategy was to show how the students were rowdy elements (they did not exactly cover themselves in glory with some of their actions) overstaying on campus.
A classic case of the Critical Reasoning fallacy, Ad Hominem — instead of attacking the argument, attack the person!
This segues well into the next big controversy — tolerance versus intolerance.
Has the sword become mightier than the pen?
Well it started with writer Perumal Murugan, deciding to give up writing in the aftermath of the harassment he faced for his writings. In hindsight what Perumal Murugan actions seem prescient, considering what happened with the other two writers, Kalburgi and Pansare.
How is this different from progressive bloggers and publishers being killed by the religious fringe in our neighbouring country to the right?
Can we proudly say after these open murders that we uphold Tagores's words — where the mind is without fear? And what was their crime — they questioned and debated.
Add to this fringe elements within the party and random right-wing organizations not necessarily affiliated to the party making incendiary statements and lynching people for alleged cow slaughter. If the cow slaughter did happen shouldn't the police arrest them and shouldn't the law take its course?
A few of these incidents have happened in parts of the country where the BJP is in power and a few where they are not but can we deny that the atmosphere in the country is not really one where people can question, debate and express their views?
Not everyone is going to stand up and question, only a few will, and if they can and will be silenced and we are told that all is well, then we might as well get down on all fours and start chewing on grass.
Know your consumer
The current government is thought to be pro-business and the PM's election campaign was in itself a massive marketing success. But once they came to power they seem to have forgotten crucial tenets of marketing — who is your customer, who is your target audience?
The BJP got a massive mandate in the election. Does this mean that the large section of people who voted for it are those who are on the right, support the bans and want a majoritarian state?
The BJP's core support group is not large enough to get them such a sweeping mandate. This mandate was possible because people who are neither right nor left but just want good governance voted for the BJP and the PM with a great deal of hope in them and a great deal of frustration with the previous regime.
A majority of the people who voted for the BJP wanted and want just one thing, the very thing that was promised — development.
But the core supporters, party workers, feet on the ground (of whom the PM was once a part) and the institution from which the party cadre spring are not interested solely in development. The party should not make the mistake of catering to only that part of the electorate that voted for it.
Vajpayee was a statesman who had the stature to keep all the fringe elements and the Sangh at bay and not let them extract their pound of flesh. Unfortunately the PM is not cut from the same cloth.
Somehow it seems like the government has taken a bet — if they eventually deliver development then all else will be forgiven and forgotten.
If they focus solely on delivering what they promised this government can without a doubt get three terms in a row otherwise it might all unravel sooner than expected and the sweeping majority will look like it happened in another era.
It is not about the outcome but about the process
One of the main things about a debate or a discussion is that it is not about winning or losing or getting your way. It is not about browbeating your fellow participants into submission.
A WAT or a GD is never about your final opinion but about
- the width of the arguments you put forth
- the depth to which you discuss an argument
- the way you discuss it
- the way you formulate it
- the way you re-assess it
Also while the topics might be framed in an either-or format (which is more for effect) there is very rarely a clear cut-case for one or the other.
The question in this title too is a rhetorical one, no one can argue that ache din gaye, because the days under the UPA were nothing to celebrate, but it is debatable whether acche din have arrived!
The idea of this post was to just show how to build an argument and how to really open an issue by taking a scalpel to it and making the right incisions.
Some of the things I have touched upon are actually part of detailed articles. I did not leave a link in the text so that your reading is not broken.
- Well it started with writer Perumal Murugan
- The party does not have any support from the intellectual elite
- If they do not manage to get the fringe elements under control
- to keep all these elements at bay and not let them extract their pound of flesh
- Unfortunately the PM is not cut from the same cloth
All of the articles are from CARAVAN magazine, whose managing editor, I can proudly say, is a batchmate of mine from IIM-L. Go through all of them since unlike Math and Verbal there are no shortcuts when it comes to WAT & GD.
In the next post I will outline a plan for what topics you should read up on and how you should go about preparing for WAT and GDs.
Hope this was a good warm-up!


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Dealing with Common Dental Emergencies
Nobody wants to experience toothaches or broken teeth, but knowing what to do in a dental emergency can reduce your risk of complication. The best action you can take is to contact a dentist right away. You will need to set up an emergency dental appointment as soon as possible. In the meantime, here are some tips for relieving your suffering until you can reach professional help.
Tooth Emergencies
If you have a toothache , the first thing you can do is rinse your mouth with warm saltwater. Avoid vigorous swishing, as this might cause more pain. Gently floss around the aching tooth to dislodge any possible food items that could be causing infection and swelling. If your tooth is chipped or broken, be sure to save any pieces if possible; the dentist may want to examine these.
Gum Emergencies
If your gums are sore, the best thing to do is to carefully floss and dislodge any food. If you notice a pimple-like spot on your gums, it could mean that you have a more serious condition. Rinse gently with warm salt water and make sure to get professional help as soon as possible. Never put any painkiller or alcohol based solutions directly on your infected gums, as this could cause more damage by chemically burning them.
Braces Emergencies
Broken wires and brackets can cause gum or soft tissue damage if not immediately dealt with. Use a soft object like an eraser to push the wire into a spot where it cannot cut the mouth. You can also try putting a small piece of orthodontic wax on it. Once you have positioned the broken wire or bracket safely, visit your dentist for a more permanent solution.
Again, it is imperative that you make an appointment for a dentist to examine your case. Emergency dental issues left untreated by a professional often lead to more pain and more expensive treatment later on. For a great emergency dentist near Orlando, contact Hunter's Creek Dental at (407) 459-7168. We are available for emergencies whether you are a long time patient or on vacation in Orlando.


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In Memory of Pastor Leandro: Our Tribute to a Beloved Chilean Leader
Alto Bio Bio, Chile — Chilean pastor, Jose Leandro Naupa Huenupe, passed away in February at age 57 after a long battle with liver cancer.
To all of us at Bright Hope, he was known as Pastor Leandro, the humble and servant-hearted leader of Aposento Alto Church in the Quinguas community of Alto Bio Bio, Chile. He faithfully led his small congregation of 30 members for 11 years, not only preaching every Sunday, but serving his community 7 days a week.
To his community, Leandro was known for his generosity, despite his family having very little. He made a living working off the land and was very skilled in agriculture and farming. Whenever they could, his family would give vegetables to other families in need and Leandro always shared his agricultural knowledge so others could benefit. His expertise and passion in this area led to Bright Hope supporting various agricultural projects, including community-owned potato fields and greenhouse projects through the local church.
To his church, Leandro was a living example of the servant heart of Jesus Christ. Leandro strongly valued working together to help those in need and encouraged teamwork between families in the church. Whether it was farming together, pooling resources to help a family in crisis, or chopping wood for the community for winter, he always managed to motivate people to get involved and help. He truly embodied the Biblical calling to "feed the hungry, and help those in trouble" (Isaiah 58:10).
To his family, he was a model husband and father, constantly striving to set an example for his only son, Samuel, now 8 years old. His wife Maria was always by his side, and they worked as a team in both their home and in the church. Leandro persevered through every difficulty they faced and put his faith and hope in the Lord. He was illiterate until age 45, but that didn't stop him from becoming a pastor. His wife enrolled in theology courses with him, and during his 2 years of study, she taught him to read and write. His drive, honesty and humility were key lessons he hoped to instill in his son.
Pastor, leader, servant, husband and father, Leandro has left an incredible legacy and will be deeply missed by all.
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