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Google Consumer Survey's is a feature from Google Analytics that helps to bring you data directly from the minds of your audience. When creating a consumer survey, Google makes sure your question is getting put in front of the right people; your only job is to ask the right questions and analyze your data.
One aspect of your online success where these reports are particularly helpful is when it comes to conversion optimization.
How Google Consumer Surveys Work
According to Adam Heitzman, Managing Partner of SEO Company HigherVisibility, "Consumer Surveys are one of the Web's best-kept secrets," and I'd have to agree. You don't hear too much about the feature, but it is one that can give you the exact data you're looking to find.
They work just as they sound: You ask a question and then Google will take that question and put it in front of a relevant audience to answer.
Below is a screenshot of the general page that shows you the three easy steps it takes to make a survey happen:
To break down the process, Consumer Surveys will show your question across different online news sources, blogs, entertainment websites, etc. by either embedding it into the content or including it on a mobile app.
People will answer the question in exchange for being able to read an article, listen to a song, gain a free app, etc. What Google offers in return is up to Google, but typically it's something relevant to your company (that's why the audience answering the questions is going to be relevant to your audience).
On that note, the person's demographics, like age and location, are assumed based on that person's browser history and IP address (hooray for not having to ask the questions yourself!). If they search for something related to your industry or product, it's likely they will be targeted by Google to answer your question.
So what types of questions can you ask? Not only can you ask about whatever appropriate subjects you want, but you have a choice as to the "type" of question.
Types of questions include multiple choice, a rating system, side-by-side images, open-ended, and then all of these options coupled with an image. Below is the screen offering you these options.
How You Can Use Google Consumer Surveys to Improve Conversion Optimization
As you have probably inferred from above, the biggest thing that these survey's offer is a way to find out what your audience is thinking. By figuring out what they are thinking about your product, your landing page, or your industry in general (or a million other questions you may want to ask), you can optimize your pages for higher conversions.
After all, conversions happen because of your visitors and the thoughts those visitors are having—the more you can understand those thoughts, the better.
Below are a few different things you may want to consider asking, along with how you can use the answers to optimize your website and/or landing page:
1. Ask about landing page or logo preference.
Example: Which logo do you prefer? Which button would you be more likely to press? These are always good questions with two images side-by-side.
Your Move: By including two screenshots of your same website or two pictures of your logo and/or product with slight changes, you can get a vote from a relevant audience as to which they like best. Of course, if they like something better, they're more likely to convert.
2. Ask about the likelihood of needing a particular product at any given time.
Example: Do you plan on traveling this summer? Why or why not? This is a great open-ended question.
Your Move: Ask this type of open-ended question to find trends in your industry. For the example above, a travel agent could use this information to decide which packages to feature on the homepage of the website. If people are planning to travel in the fall, feature more fall travel destinations to help improve conversions.
3. Ask how much someone would be willing to pay for a general product.
Example: How much would you be willing to pay for the perfect pair of custom sneakers? The multiple-choice option usually works best for this type of question.
Your Move: By knowing how much someone is willing to pay for something, you can not only make sure you price your product correctly, but you advertise that on your landing pages. Go slightly lower than your average, and make an announcement that most people would pay X amount for X product. Having these statistics could help urge someone to convert, and you know you have that at a price point that really works (also important for conversions).
4. Ask what brand they think of most often when thinking about your industry.
Example: What brand do you think of first when you think SEO agency? An open-ended type works well here.
Your Move: This will give you insight into your real competition (and usually it will be local), so you can visit that company's website and see what they are doing differently than you. The more aware people are of your brand the more traffic you will have, so spending time trying to give your audience something similar to what they are already responding to is important. Adogy.com has admitted to using this tactic to help gain ideas for their "Work" page.
5. Ask what promotional deal they would like best.
Example: What deal would you like best? Give multiple-choice options like Free Shipping, 20% off, Free Returns, Buy Two Get One Free, etc.
Your Move: This one is pretty self-explanatory. If people are going to click on a deal you're offering, they're already well on their way to converting—you may as well use the deal that the highest number of people like!
Extra Uses and Ideas
While conversion optimization is incredibly important and a great way to use the tool, it's worth mentioning that Consumer Survey's can give you answers to just about anything regarding your audience. Google highlights eight other possible uses:
- Concept and Product Development
- Market Trends
- Brand Tracking
- Marketing Design
- Campaign Measurement
- Timely Questions
- Customer Satisfaction
- Custom Survey Portals
Getting Started with Google Consumer Surveys
You can visit this link to get started with Consumer Surveys. It will cost you 10 cents per every question that is completed and $1.10 – $3.50 per completed question if you have participants answered 2–10 questions (10 is the limit). You should have your results within 24 hours.
Have you ever used Google Consumer Survey's to improve your conversion rates? What did you ask, and did you find the data helpful? Let us know your story and your thoughts in the comment section below.


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Are you nut free? Gluten free? Or Kosher?
Unfortunately we are not at this time
How can I place an order?
Simply go to the products page and chose your item and write your flavour selections in the notes section
Do you deliver?
Yes, we use a local courier service to hand deliver in the GTA. Alternatively we use Canada Post or UPS to ship in Canada and all over the world.
Please note: Orders delivered by our local courier on a "next day" service, need to be received in our system before 2:00 pm the day before. Otherwise, the order will be processed for the following day
Can I pick up at your location?
No, unfortunately we cannot accommodate any local pick ups, as we are not zoned for retail
What is the shelf life and how do I store your product?
The shelf life for unpackaged pretzels is 60 days and 120 for packaged. The product can stay fresh longer if stored in an airtight container, or alternatively they can be frozen.

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Elucida Research LLC
Life Sciences Contract Research & ManufacturingBeverly, MA
Elucida Research LLC is a privately held biotechnology research company that provides contract and proprietary research to a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. The Company uses advanced biophysical and biochemical methods to identify new chemical leads for the pharmaceutical industry. Elucida's research team also explores novel mechanisms of action for currently marketed drugs in the areas of cardiology and neurology. The Company has an impressive record of delivering substantial value in the areas of drug discovery and development to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients from around the world.


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The world's first Centre for the Study of Missing Persons (CSMP) is opening at the University of Portsmouth today.
The CSMP is designed to be a comprehensive resource for the study of missing persons and will act as a central point of access to the most extensive bank of knowledge and expertise on the subject.
It is aimed at everyone from researchers and professionals in the field such as social services, charities and the police to the friends and families of those who are missing. A web site will contain a wealth of information and resources on the subject but will not hold personal details of individuals and their cases.
Its founder, Dr Karen Shalev Greene from the University's Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, believes it will act as a community for everyone involved with missing persons to come together and share knowledge and expertise. She said that this is the first time such a vast quantity of information from so many sources has come together.
"Over 250,000 people go missing in the UK every year which makes it a huge phenomenon requiring massive amounts of time and resource. Most cases are solved within a year but by providing a central hub of information we can direct people to the abundance of knowledge and resources which exist already, saving valuable time when it counts."
The web site, which is freely accessible, will include useful links for families of missing relatives such as where to obtain support and advice. It will also act as a publication bank which will include the latest published research on subjects such as child abduction and trafficking, running away, vulnerable adults and effects on families, as well as legislation and policy, search and rescue and forensic identification. This is aimed at practitioners, researchers as well as those with no prior knowledge who want to find out more.
Dr Shalev Greene also hopes that it will encourage the advancement of research in the subject which she says needs more focus.
"A great deal of excellent research exists but there's room for more in depth studies to be done and this is another aim of the centre."
The site will be a central point for links to specialist sites such as the UK Missing Persons Bureau and the Government Directory for Missing people, as well as charities such as Missing People which searches on behalf of families and provides them with support.
Martin Houghton-Brown, CEO of Missing People, the centre's official partner, said that he was delighted that the charity was part of the initiative.
"It represents an exciting opportunity to increase capacity for research about missing children and adults and will help us ensure that every person who goes missing, for whatever reason, is reconnected to safety."
In 2013 the CSMP will host an academic conference at the University of Portsmouth bringing together experts in the field to share their ideas and research interests.


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- Typhoid affects nearly 12 million people a year, resulting in over 128,000 deaths and particularly impacts the very poor.
- Now is a critical time for intervention as a dominant multidrug resistant S. Typhi strain is spreading globally.
As typhoid scientists, we developed this website to provide information on what causes typhoid, where it is found, and what can be done to stop its spread.
Learn about Typhoid
The Disease and Salmonella
Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A bacteria are the causative agents of typhoid. The disease is transmitted by the consumption of contaminated food or water.
Global Family Tree
Typhoid is a global disease. Genetic studies based on DNA sequencing of S. Typhi have revealed the population structure of the pathogen at the highest resolution.
Antibiotic Resistance
Increasing use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of Salmonella strains that are resistant to most of the currently available treatments.
Vaccine Initiatives
Newly licensed Typhoid Conjugate Vaccines have longer-lasting protection, require fewer doses, and are suitable for children less than two years of age.
Phylogentic and drug resistance data for geographical regions
Global distribution of S. Typhi resistant to the three first-line antibiotics
Global distribution of S. Typhi with reduced senstivity to fluoroquinolone treatment
Global distribution of a dominant multi-drug resistant S. Typhi strain
Links to web resources to interrogate existing data collections and upload and analyze sequencing data


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These sunglasses are the perfect accessory on the beach, on the way to the office or in the city. There is only one slight drawback: all the envious looks you will attract. The new Polaroid underlines that you are a trendsetter. For the current season the renowned label sets the standards with its collection for 2019. Would another colour not be a better match for your favourite outfit? Check also the other styles of PLD 6067/Sin our 2018, and 2019 Polaroid range.
This Polaroid model is an all-rounder, equally suiting men and women. The metal frame is very light and comfortable to wear. It is both robust and classy. Functionally, you are, of course, on the safe side, too. With 100% UV eye protection, the sun can immediately start shining. Our polarizing or "polarisation" lenses are far superior to normal lenses. This special technology minimizes irritating light reflections. Your eyesight is razor sharp. Whether you are driving or are out and about, the colours are more intensive, and your degree of safety is increased.
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Reduce Pain with Focused Relaxation
(also known as Meditation)
Learning how to meditate will help you control your autonomic nervous system. This is the nervous system that controls things that you don't normally think about. This system manages things like your blood pressure and heart rate, how your food is digested, and kidney function.
Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
Your Autonomic Nervous System can be divided into two separate nervous systems, the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
These two systems, the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic, work together to balance many of your bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, eyesight, blood flow, digestion and on and on and on.
The Sympathetic Nervous System
It is the sympathetic nervous system that generates your "flight or fight" response in times of danger. It raises your heart rate and blood pressure increasing the blood flow to your muscles allowing you to run faster, jump higher, and be stronger.
In times of stress it widens your pupils helping you see better, enlarges your airway helping you breathe better, and reduces urine production.
It releases hormones and neurotransmitters that make sensations, including pain, sharper and quicker.
Details of the Sympathetic Nervous System.
Learning How to Meditate will stimulate Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
The parasympathetic nervous system is known as the "rest and digest" nervous system. It will slowdown and calm many of your body functions while stimulating other systems associated with leisure.
In times of relaxation it functions to increase blood flow to your digestive organs, reduce heart rate and blood pressure, and relax your muscles.
It releases hormones and neurotransmitters that make sensations, including pain, softer and less sharp.
You could say that these two systems work against each other to keep your body's many different systems in balance. But, in reality they work together. They keep your body ready for whatever is happening at the time.
Sympathetic Parasympathetic
Fight or Flight >>>>>> vs <<<<<< Rest and Digest
When your caveman ancestors were attacked by a saber tooth tiger the sympathetic nervous system would take over and the parasympathetic would be suppressed.
When the danger had passed, and they were relaxing enjoying a leisurely meal, the parasympathetic would take over and the sympathetic system would be suppressed.
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Systems You Can Control
These two systems work with a complex system of neurotransmitters and hormones.
In times of danger your body is flooded with stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and your nervous system is overloaded with stress neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and glutamate.
When it is time to relax the stress hormones and neurotransmitters are replaced by the "feel good" parasympathetic messengers such as serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins.
When You Know How to Meditate You are in Control
Meditation shuts down your sympathetic system and stimulates your parasympathetic system to release all of the "feel good" messengers that can improve your life.
The more you meditate the more these chemicals will work their magic. Learn more about Neurotransmitters and How they Affect the Pain that You Feel.
It really is like magic. They reduce stress and make you feel good about who you are. They can improve your outlook and make your life more enjoyable. Knowing how to meditate will improve your life.
Meditation will work to reduce pain in several different ways.
It stimulates the release of endorphins which are your body's own natural painkiller. These are your body's own feel good hormones.
Endorphins attach to the same pain receptors as morphine. They will improve your mood and help to control pain.
Many different activities, including meditation, sexual stimulation and long distance running will stimulate the release of endorphins.
Stimulate the Release of some Neurotransmitters and Suppress Others
Neurotransmitters conduct the pain signal to your brain. But not all neurotransmitters are created equal. Some of them (created by the sympathetic system) boost that signal making the pain sharper and stronger. Other neurotransmitters (parasympathetic) will slow down and suppress the pain signals making your pain duller and more tolerable.
In a state of deep relaxation you can focus on your bodily sensations. You can think about your pain in a non-judgemental way. Comparing the way it feels to other parts of your body will put your pain in perspective and make it less overwhelming.
Another thing that you can do with meditation is Imagineering or using Guided Imagery.
This will help you to focus on positive or pleasurable thoughts; while avoiding or suppressing negative thoughts and pain.
Meditation may not make you pain free. But, it can definitely make your pain more tolerable, and make you feel better about learning to live with it.


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Industry expert to tackle supply chain challenges
A business software expert will address operators and oilfield service firms at an event aimed at promoting best practice in supply chain management in the upstream oil and gas sector later this month (Thursday, 16 June).
John Timson, industry director of oil and gas across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for SAP UK, will discuss how specific supply chain challenges can be tackled using SAP's BusinessObjects reporting tools.
The quarterly forum was founded and is hosted by Absoft, one of the leading independent SAP consultancies in the UK, and is moving to a new venue – the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
One of a series of open forum events curated by Absoft, it brings together decision makers from companies across the sector to share best practice and discuss common supply chain related challenges.
Tim Galloway at Absoft, who will facilitate the event, says: "John is an expert in his field and will be able to deliver vital information, industry analysis and advice to delegates, helping them make the most of their software investment.
"SAP BusinessObjects allows upstream oil and gas companies to quickly and easily analyse and report on real-time information about their supply chain operations. This supports decision-making and helps identify improvements that can be made in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency."
The forum will also include a demonstration of how BusinessObjects has been used within a major oilfield services company to provide consistent group-wide reporting of expenditure, optimising budget management and control.
An informal buffet lunch will be served at 1pm. The forum runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in room 15/16.


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Password policies and judging password strength have been constant challenges. Computing power and cracking rigs are getting stronger while people's password habits are staying the same or getting worse. We see the same common passwords and patterns.
Password Habits
Part of the problem with passwords is that people have formed common password habits. For example, many people start with one dictionary word. Often just the current month or season or a family member's name is the base word. They will capitalize the first letter, tack a number on the end, and add an exclamation point. Some people will spice it up and use some leet-speak substitutions for certain letters or a more exotic punctuation mark. Other people like to use diagonal keyboard patterns instead of words. The truth is, these formats are so common they make it easier for attackers to guess. Check out the Top 1000 most common passwords.
Password Strength
Some of the other drawbacks to requiring capital letters, symbols, and numbers, is that it makes the passwords difficult to remember. The largest portion of entropy comes from the base word. By making a passphrase with four words you have substantially more entropy than a single word with all of those frills. The XKCD comic, "Password Strength", expresses it beautifully.
Password Policies
Some people argue that password policies are partially to blame for our password habits. Because people have to rotate their password every 30-90 days they pick an easy to remember password that they can simply increment every time. In the BSides Las Vegas 2016 keynote talk, Lorrie Cranor from the FTC discussed how using a slower hashing algorithm is more effective than having users change their password regularly when it comes to brute force attempts.
You can read her original blog post from March 2016, "Time to Rethink Mandatory Password Changes" and watch the Keynote from BSides Las Vegas 2016 to learn more about their research and conclusions.
Replace the term "password" with "passphrase". We can help push a change in password habit by changing the vernacular. Some people outside of security have never heard the term passphrase or considered that an option. By using the word "passphrase" you might be able to educate someone on a better practice.
Encourage passphrases instead of passwords. Change login forms to read: "Username and Passphrase". If you feel like it is necessary, provide a "What's this?" help box to educate the user on this recommended practice.
Allow long passwords. Do not limit users to 15 characters. A good baseline would be passphrases with four words that have at least five letters. Therefore, 24 characters (20 characters plus 4 spaces) would be the minimum characters needed for a basic passphrase. Ideally you should accommodate passphrases of at least 64 characters.
Email or text users when a login is detected from a new location. These simple notifications can go a long way in alerting users of suspicious activity. It also serves as a queue to change their passphrase if the login is unexpected.
Integrate Two-Factor Authentication. 2FA is a great security feature that is relatively easy to implement. It can be a life-saver if a password is compromised. Google Authenticator is a popular option.
Password managers are good tools. Password managers help create long randomized passwords and store them safely. There are many options when it comes to password management. LastPass and 1Password are a couple examples. In a corporate environment, a couple options I am aware of are Vault from HashiCorp and Thycotic Secret Server.


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Successful CIM solutions are designed to strengthen the strategic, technical and operational performance of the critical customer-facing functions of a business; streamlining the customer journey and integrating multiple channels into a manageable, cohesive solution. Recent Gartner research reveals 48 per cent of organisations plan on extending the CRM budget this year to improve the levels of customer satisfaction, with only five per cent looking to reduce CRM investment.
The growth of smart devices and widespread use of social networks across the world allow customers to become more knowledgeable, connected and influential than ever before. The modern-day customer expects a 24/7 reactive service via all forms of communication, emphasising the practical application of CIM systems and the ability to handle communication across multiple platforms. Ensuring all communication channels are integrated is crucial to deliver maximum results including telephone, SMS, email, social media and Google's Project Glass, which may be the future of customer interaction management.
Implementing effective CIM solutions can illustrate how well a business understands its customers' requirements, consequently improving the level of service across a number of channels and touch points, improving customer satisfaction and overall staff utilisation. Businesses harnessing effective CIM solutions will have the ability to analyse and customise customer interaction across the entire infrastructure.
Outlined below are five steps numero have developed in order to improve customer interaction and ultimately streamline the customer journey:
1. 95 per cent of people believe an app is more convenient for customer service
With customers becoming more digitally engaged, mobile apps are the next investment strategy in any digital marketing plan, as more organisations are getting closer to their customers through this medium. A 2012 Digital Buzz report stated that 300,000 applications have been developed in the past three years, and in that duration, 10.9 billion downloads have occurred. Organisations can customise mobile apps to suit their customer's needs, making services and products more accessible than ever before. This cost-effective component can also work in partnership with other functions such as webchat, utilising multiple functions in one action.
2. 48 per cent of people say the phone is the most frustrating channel
Telephony is one of the most important forms of customer communication, and the tradition is continuing to increase due to the use of smart devices. The ability to communicate is part of the central hub of every successful organisation and delivering a seamless, fully integrated, multi-channel experience for customers is crucial. Strengthening CIM within modern contact centre operations allows managers to handle large volumes of calls and interactions while still maintaining an excellent experience for the caller with a reduction in overall on-hold time.
3. The Call Me Back button is a website feature that enables customers to choose a convenient time to be contacted, rather than waiting on hold in a queue. The aim is of this management solution is to improve the overall customer experience, while simultaneously helping manage contact centre resource. As a direct result, call queues are reduced, agent workloads become more predictable and customer satisfaction is improved.
4. 77 per cent of users who prefer live chat highlight rapid response as its most valuable feature
Webchat is an emerging contact channel. According to the results of the eCommerce Benchmark report, the average fashion retail consumer views 7.8 pages per visit, and it is these consumers that want to be able to interact with a member of staff who can instantly help with their queries instantly. Furthermore, not only does this application increase customer satisfaction offering efficient feedback in less time than more traditional methods of customer service, but also makes the employees time more effective. Webchat sessions can be made available during specific times of the day, therefore utilising agent time and ensuring the maximum number of customers are being catered for via the most efficient communication channel. With no additional hardware required and the easy to implement structure, webchat is one of the simplest solutions to improve an organisation's CIM.
5. 78 per cent of businesses plan on using social media to answer customer service queries within the next two years
Social media has revolutionised the way consumers communicate, and as a result, what and who influences their decision process. Integrating social media can improve information accuracy, reduce manual effort and provide more in-depth customer insights. However, despite this there are still a large number of brands refusing to take the step and embrace social media. The average person in the UK now spends more time on social media than anything else online. It is no longer appealing solely to the younger generation, but has become a platform for serious debates and decisions. The Social Media Benchmark report states that 7 out of 10 businesses across the UK increased investments in social media solutions in 2012, with continued investment planned across 2013.
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numero is a world-class software solutions provider that works with world-class companies. We have secured our position on the global stage by understanding what makes customers tick; their needs, motivations, attitudes and expectations. Providing the best customer experience, through any communication channel, is paramount for our clients' customers.
numero interactive, our customer interaction management platform, automatically captures, understands and routes the customer interaction. We can integrate with existing infrastructures and investments. It is a single centralised platform which supports any channel, ranging from social media to traditional document management.


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Working in Ocean Springs comes with a lot of perks. You've got direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and you're neighbors with cities like Mobile, Gulfport, and New Orleans. You also happen to be in one of the most beautiful locations in Mississippi.
R Brown Services is here to help every commercial property maintain its curb appeal, quality, and productivity. We take pride in maintaining your workflow… And making your business shine.
What Surface Needs a Concrete Cleaning Solution?
Every Ocean Springs property is different, and the wear and tear that it experiences is unique, too. Our concrete cleaning services are designed to make every part of your property stand out, and we work with a range of surfaces that include:
- Parking Lots
- Parking Decks
- Parking Garages
- Driveways
- Sidewalks
- Dumpster Pads
- Entryways
- Concrete Building Exteriors
Our Concrete Cleaning Strategy
R Brown Services is committed to delivering concrete solutions that meet the unique needs of your property. We appreciate that every business is different, and as such we implement services that are customized to the needs of your property. Our two approaches include:
Pressure Washing: When describing pressure washing to our Ocean Springs customers, we compare it to a supersized "Tide-to-Go." Our process has the power to remove everything from oil stains to chewing gum, so that the only thing that remains is your spotless, crisp concrete. With a mobile pressure washing unit and a special technique, our team can address the needs of surfaces of all shapes and sizes. We always use biodegradable cleansers and water reclaim to ensure that you get superior results through an environmentally responsible approach.
Acid Washing: Our team uses acid washing if your property has been exposed to excessive wear and tear. This is the most effective ways to remove heavy debris and stains, and it's a safe solution that gets the job done. After carefully washing down the affected area, we apply a diluted acid solution and give it time to work. Once it's broken down any buildup, we neutralize the solution and carefully remove and contain it. What remains is clean, unadulterated concrete. This method is the only way to get a just-like-new look for those challenging surfaces.
R Brown Services is proud to serve every commercial property in Ocean Springs with professional solutions that achieve the best in appearances, long-term quality, and safety. We believe that every first impression matters… And we believe that your concrete is the gateway to that positive first touch. Harness the power of a positive first impression with the help of our concrete cleaning services and get started with a free bid today.


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March 25 from Yiwu airport flight times have changed – Yiwu News today Yiwu
Yiwu airport flight times are changed from March 25 Yiwu News Network original news 2012-3-26 9:19:12 font size: | Print | Close Benwang March 25, the Civil Aviation started the 2012 summer and autumn flight schedule, Yiwu Airport flights are subject to change. Add Yiwu – Urumqi direct flight to the process at 10:00
New Shantou-Yiwu-Urumqi Flight Route Opening soon – Yiwu News – Yiwu City in Pulse
New Shantou-Yiwu-Urumqi Flight Route Opening soon A new Shantou-Yiwu-Urumqi flight route is scheduled to open on April 6th. The flight route will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing from Shantou at 08:00, arriving in Yiwu at 09:20, departing from Yiwu at 10:00 and arriving in Urumqi at 15:20. The return flight will depart
The worlds largest trading post… Yiwu, China
Great weekend for a change. The weather was warm, sometimes sunny, little rain etc… Friday I took the riders to the Buddhist temple which is on the other side of the Qaintang River, then halfway up a distant mountain. Actually the mountain's base is in a ghetto so we drag our bikes halfway


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Southwater's Palmer secures superb GP2 podium at Monza
West Sussex racer Jolyon Palmer produced a brilliant performance during last weekend's GP2 rounds at Monza, with two points finishes including a superb podium in Sunday's Sprint Race – his third of the season following a win at Monaco and top three finish at Silverstone.
The 21-year-old from Southwater headed into the event full of confidence having won at the famous Italian circuit twice before during his 2010 F2 season – in which he finished runner-up.
Jolyon began Saturday's longer Feature Race in 15th position but thanks to a great start was able to gain five places during the opening lap. He continued to push throughout the race, showing strong pace and overtaking prowess, including a great move on Lotus driver Esteban Gutierrez with the two going side-by-side through Turn 3 – where drivers hit speeds approaching 180mph – before passing him on the inside of the next chicane.
In the closing stages, Jolyon was up to seventh but just couldn't find a way past Davide Valsecchi ahead as the chequered flag came out – having gained a total of eight places. "That was a great race!" said Jolyon. "I got a good start and made a few positions and then was running ninth. I lost a place to Gutierrez when I rejoined after the pit stops but then after following him for several laps I managed to pass him after a fraught battle. From then on I caught Valsecchi but couldn't pass him so I ended seventh."
For Sunday's Sprint Race, Jolyon started from the front row due to the championship's reverse grid system but made a slow getaway as the lights went out to lie fourth in the early stages. He quickly regained his podium spot though with a great move around the outside of Stefano Coletti at Turn 1.
He then set about chasing down second-place Fabio Leimer whilst also keeping Coletti at bay behind him. In the closing stages he pulled away from his challengers to finish comfortably on the podium and move to 11th in the drivers' standings.
"I got a poor start and lost a couple of places," said Jolyon afterwards. "I then managed to pass Coletti for third at the start of the second lap. For the first half of the race I had good pace and was running comfortably behind the leaders. Then the pace started dropping and I came under pressure again from Coletti and then my team-mate Ericsson. I defended hard and was happy to hold on to the podium in the end. Now I'm looking forward to the final rounds in Singapore in two weeks time."
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When I heard that SWV was going to be the focus of the season premiere of TV One's hit documentary series Unsung, I was highly thrilled. Not only is SWV one of the biggest R&B groups in history, selling triple platinum albums across the world. Each member possesses a "keeping it real" personality…so I knew that this episode was going to be HOT!
With two seasons of a hit reality show under their belt, much about the group's back story has already been told. SWV has always been very open in interviews about the trials and tribulations that the group has experienced. With that, I'm sure that TV One had to work into over time to gather information that was not already public knowledge. For example, we all know that the girls do not get along. Or to put more frankly, they never get along. They do not shy away from this topic at all. However, I believe that this type of honesty is what makes SWV so lovable. They are truly regular down to earth women with humble beginnings.
SWV Unsung premiered on January 4, 2016 on TV One and for the most part I must say that I was pleased. We were able to relive some of the great hits that SWV released. We were instantly reminded of songs such as "Right Here", "Anything" and the chart topper "Weak". Nostalgia of the early 90s when the fusion of Hip Hop and R&B mixed together perfectly. We were able to see moments of the ladies visiting their old neighborhoods as they talked and shared laughs recounting the early years. However, as we know with Unsung, the laughs will always end abruptly.
There were a few moments that stood out to me. To learn that Coko's mother made management construct a contract giving Coko the advantage of earning more money than her group members. Even more surprising, LeLee and Taj gave their blessings to this contract. It was stated that with Coko being the lead singer, producers would usually use her to record background vocals with out the other girls present. Making Coko's voice even more prominent in recordings. Even with this practice, LeLee felt that it made sense to use Coko for background vocals because it was quicker and easier. If the other girls weren't there, why waste time scheduling a time for them to record?
I must say, Lelee's honesty and transparency throughout the special was very refreshing. After SWV broke up, the girls were forced to return to normalcy and take on everyday jobs. Taj took a job at a coffee shop earning $9 an hour, Coko pursued a solo career (That was not successful) and LeLee who after was down to her last couple hundred dollars, contemplated suicide. It was her sister that was able to convince her to not go through with it. Even though it was not discussed, SWV must had signed faulty contracts for them to fall on hard times so quickly.
We also learned that SWV's "Release Some Tension" album was not their favorite. LeLee stating that she only liked one song from that album, "Rain" and Coko explaining that she refused to sing on one of the tracks. The girls all shared a mutual feeling regarding their WE TV hit reality show. They wished they wouldn't have done it.
My only criticism is that the special seemed to be rushed. I would have loved to hear more about the creations of their albums, videos and tours. Something that music fans would have liked to see more of rather than the "fall" of the group.


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Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews made a disappointing start to the new series of The Bachelor last night, attracting 500,000 fewer viewers than his predecessor
Gavin Henson's efforts.
The new series of The Bachelor, which will see Spencer choose a girlfriend from a pool of 24 single women, aired last night on Channel 5 to 770,000 viewers.
The figures were significantly lower than Gavin Henson's 1.33m debut when he was the lead in the same programme for its first outing on Channel 5 last year.
But the Made In Chelsea star shouldn't be too disappointed, because Gavin's success was probably due in part to its substantial lead-in from Celebrity Big Brother, which attracted 3.2m viewers immediately before The Bachelor followed it.
This was in contrast to the 1.35m that Big Brother managed last night, meaning Spencer's version of The Bachelor stood less of a chance of airing to large audience figures afterwards.
Reaction to Spencer's debut in the programme was largely mixed as it aired last and while 'The Bachelor' trending worldwide on Twitter, many were less than impressed with the episode.
One viewer wrote: 'Spencer Matthews has nothing on Gavin Henson from last year'.
Another added: 'I love the bachelor eeek, Spencers nice but he's not Gavin Henson.'
However some were more lenient on the Made In Chelsea star, with one tweeting: 'Spencer matthews is the perfect bachelor! He may even top Gavin Henson in the cringeworthy stakes'.
Spencer recently admitted that although he has enjoyed swanning around in the Med with 24 attractive young women, he is still planning to return to Made In Chelsea for the programme's fourth series.
He told Digital Spy: 'The two shows don't conflict and there will be a season four of Made In Chelsea. Discussions are taking place right now and at no point have I left the show.'I love the show and if I'm allowed to proceed, I'd want to take part again. It's just something we're talking about at the moment.'
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August 30, 2013
Prospect of school closing dims season's start
Hard to believe it's been about 15 years since the last major demographic shift hit the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. At that time, the district announced that some of the students enrolled at Katonah Elementary School would be shifted to Increase Miller Elementary School in Goldens Bridge. Despite an outcry from parents — including legal action to try to stop the redistricting — students from the Katonah Ridge area north of Route 22 and west of Route 35 now attend Increase Miller.
Judging by the outcry at the time (which impacted relatively few families), the district may be advised to brace itself for a powder keg on its hands as it approaches the topic of a school closure in the district.
It is no secret that economics in the district are, in the words of more than one administrator and board member, "unsustainable."
A group of district residents, aware of the constraints on the school system from both the tax cap and escalating salaries and benefits, formed the coalition "Forward Together KLSD" seeking a workable solution to the district's future. "We are 860 community members who have joined our voices in an independent grass-roots movement to ask that Katonah-Lewisboro teachers, staff and administration work collaboratively with the board of education to develop a sustainable budget in an environment in which Katonah-Lewisboro's revenue is now limited by the tax cap."
A school closure task force is entrusted with analyzing the costs and other factors associated with shutting one or possibly more elementary schools in the district. These include Katonah and Increase Miller in Goldens Bridge; Lewisboro Elementary School; and Meadow Pond Elementary School in South Salem. While enrollment is decreasing throughout the district, no school or schools have yet been targeted.
The committee, chaired by board trustee Janet Harckham, includes board vice president Marjorie Schiff and trustee Richard Stone, assistant superintendent for business Michael Jumper, assistant superintendent for curriculum Alice Cronin, assistant superintendent for human resources Harry LeFevre, director of transportation Patricia Kristoferson and director of operations and maintenance Tom Psomas. It will also include the parent council president or a designee and one representative to be named from each of the unions, the Katonah-Lewisboro Association of Administrators and Supervisors, the Katonah-Lewisboro Support Staff Association and the Katonah-Lewisboro District Teacher's Association along with a special education representative.
What makes this task all the more difficult is the vastness of the district. Anyone who has traveled from Katonah to Vista to drop off teenagers on a Friday or Saturday night knows that it can be almost as long a trip as traveling from Katonah to Grand Central via Metro-North. Whichever school or schools are closed will mean a much longer commute for many students and inevitable inconvenience to parents.
In addition, there is sure to be an outcry about the loss of traditional values that come from attending a nearby elementary school, which can be measured in friendships made, values shared and the sense of a tight-knit community.
Although New York State law requires only one public hearing, four board meetings with school closure on the agenda along with subsequent gatherings in the community are scheduled prior to the initial filing. The public sessions will be held at the middle school, on "neutral ground," and at different times of day to accommodate diverse schedules. "We're trying to be as open and transparent as absolutely possible with the process," said Ms. Harckham at a meeting in early August.
After the impact statement receives board approval, a public hearing is required by law to solicit community feedback. The committee has a month to get input and implement the changes.
In early August, the district announced it will be presenting the findings from the task force on Dec. 19. Depending on which district you live in, it may come as one heck of a holiday gift.
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Why Kobe Bryant? Well I feel he's one of the best basketball players to have ever played the game. Age has finally caught up to him but there are still many tricks you can learn from his basketball success. I'm chasing perfection. – Kobe Bryant
Why Kobe Bryant? Well I feel he's one of the best basketball players to have ever played the game. Age has finally caught up to him but there are still many tricks you can learn from his basketball success.
7 Tips to Become More Successful:
1. Kobe's IQ
Kobe Bryant has arguably the highest basketball IQ in the NBA. He is one of the most technically sound players in the entire game. And he's always one step ahead of his competition whenever he's on the basketball court. What does this have to do with success? Well in life knowledge is power. The more you know, the better you can prepare. If you are aware of your surroundings and can stay one step ahead of your colleagues. You will have an edge over others and will greatly increase your chances of becoming successful.
You Should:
- Listen more than you talk. You'll be surprised by how much more you learn
- Ask for feedback and learn from it.
- Increase your street smarts or social IQ.
2. Kobe's Versatile Offense Game
There isn't a lot missing from Kobe's offensive arsenal. He can take that long three, pull up over you in the post or even drive it down the lane for a sweet dunk. How this applies to success, is that rather than only shooting from one spot you should learn how to drive, take a layup and even dunk.
You need to learn to become multifaceted and expand your opportunities. Try new things and don't become narrow minded. It's just logic. The more wells that you dig the higher your chances become of hitting water. But always keep in mind that 1 well fully dug is better than 100 wells dug only half way. So while you should try different ways to become successful, make sure that for each way you try, you do it to the best of your abilities.
3. Kobe's Worth Ethic
Kobe Bryant has an unmatched work ethic when it comes to basketball. While he is gifted physically most of his abilities are from handwork rather than talent. Take for example that he used to show up for practice at 5AM and leave at 7PM in "high school". This drive applies directly to every person who wants to become successful. And if your still not convinced check out this story by one of his trainers: Kobe's Work-Ethic
Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me; you'll love it up here. ― Donald Trump
Hard work and success go hand to hand. You can't have one without the other.
4. Kobe's Sub-Zero Blood
Kobe Bryant is the definition of cold blooded. I mean there's a reason they call him the Black Mamba. The taunts of the crowd or mind games by players simply don't work on him. He remains cool, calm and collected. And when it's time to strike, he strikes hard and silences arenas. His ability to block out the noise is what you should focus on to become successful.
You need to learn how to use all of the negative energy around you and convert it into desire and motivation to succeed. There will always be haters and people who come in the way of your dreams but you must rise and stay focused on success.
5. Kobe's Determination
Kobe tracks goals like they're prey and once he decides to reach them; he doesn't let anything stand his way. He has shown this throughout his career, especially when he returned from an ACL injury ahead of schedule at the age of 34. This "I'm going to get it" attitude is what you should take away if you want to become successful.
You should be making goals and dominating them on a regular basis. You should have mini goals inside your normal goals, and then normal goals inside of your bigger goals.
Success is an objective based beast and you must feed it.
6. Kobe's Social Portfolio
I bet a lot of you don't know this but Kobe is a networking Guru. In the last few years he has spread his name not just in the West but even the East and through the power of social media he has truly become an international icon. You should put emphasis specifically in his ability to network.
To be successful, you have to be able to relate to people; they have to be satisfied with your personality to be able to do business with you and to build a relationship with mutual trust. – George Ross
You should:
- Try to expand your personal network, by helping other when they are in need.
- Create as much as connections as you can because you never know when somebody might come in handy.
7. Kobe's Ability to Adapt
Kobe has reinvented himself throughout his career. In the early stages of his career Kobe used to be a slashing, high flying shooting guard who used to dunk with authority. Now at an older age, closer to the end of his career he's an agile, swift shooting guard who has a light touch.
These both are completely different playing styles but are both the right type for each time. To become successful you must have this ability to adapt inside of you. You should be able to read the body language of the people around you and adapt and change accordingly.
Final Words
I'm chasing perfection. – Kobe Bryant
That's the end of my Kobe Bryant success guide (…I still think LeBron's better)! I hope you liked the different perspective. Tell me which athlete I should use for the next guide in my "Athlete Series" in the comments.


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Luke Sonnet
Luke Sonnet is a PhD candidate in Political Science at UCLA and a graduate student affiliate of the California Center for Population Research at UCLA. For the summer of 2018 he was a Lahore University of Management Sciences-World Bank [email protected] Pre-Doctoral Fellow.
Luke works on electoral accountability, the relationship between governance and development, and on providing data and software to the social science community. He is involved as a co-investigator on several evaluations of randomized programs including a program that provides robocalling and flash polling technology to political candidates in Pakistan--joint with Miriam Golden (UCLA) and Saad Gulzar (Stanford). He also is a co-investigator with Saad Gulzar (Stanford) and Muhammad Yasir Khan (UC Berkeley) on an RCT that leverages social networks to study the effectiveness and spillovers of female political mobilization efforts. Luke's research has been funded by the International Growth Centre, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, and the American Institute for Pakistan Studies.
Luke has also worked on several software and data projects, including estimatr, an R package containing estimators commonly used by social scientists, and the voteview.com project that now estimates and hosts the DW-NOMINATE ideal scores of US legislators.


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A flashlight tool can assist you in very critical situation. Almost every other person possesses torch/torches, and everyone should have them in their home. The importance of best led flashlight even gets elevated if you are driving at night or having some campaign trip. Basically, it is a must-have tool in everyone's home or in the vehicle while going on long journeys.
Though, many cell phones these days also fulfill the requirement of flashlights/torches to some extent. But, they don't have much power. Also, you wouldn't like to get your phone battery drained soon. Therefore, you should purchase your standalone flashlight that can help you in situations when everything becomes dark around you.
We will discuss a list of few best LED flashlights along with their reviews. A brief guideline regarding purchasing good flashlight would also be discussed to help you out in getting the best flashlight.
Other Types of Lights to Consider:
Below you'll find our top picks:
|J5 Tactical V1-PRO Flashlight
|Single AA/14500 rechargeable
|3.7 x 1 x 1"
|2.4 oz.
|PeakPlus LED Tactical Flashlight
|3 AAA/18650 lithium ion rechargeable
|1.6 x 5.3 x 1.1"
|4.96 oz.
|Maglite Mini LED Flashlight
|2 AA Alkaline
|11.1 x 5.1 x 1.3"
|4.15 oz.
|Nebo SLYDE + LED Flashlight
|1.61 x 6.5 x 1.61"
|9 oz.
|Klein Tools 56028 Flashlight
|7.2 x 3 x 1.2"
|5.4 oz.
1. J5 Tactical V1-PRO Flashlight
This J5 Tactical V1-PRO is one of the best LED flashlights that can give you maximum output. It comes with 300 Lumens along with intense light beam that can be extended to the distance of 600 feet. It also comes with different light modes that include intelligent, strobe, high, and low. All these modes together make sure to help you out in any kind of circumstances.
Despite offering different light modes and intense output, its battery requirement is nominal. It runs on single AA battery. It can also be operated on 14500 rechargeable batteries that you would need to buy on your own. The most eminent features of this flashlight are its compact size and lightweight. You can carry it anywhere and put it either in your pocket, purse or anywhere.
The body of this flashlight is made up quite hard as nails. It can give you heavy duty through its tough body. It also comes with the feature of adjustable focus range. You can zoom in or out for getting intense or wider light respectively.
As far as the price range of this one of the best handheld flashlight is concerned, it is very low. It can be categorized among lowest-priced products in our list of best LED flashlights.
- With the help of its three different modes, you can adjust the flashlight according to your requirement.
- With its compact size, you might feel comfortable in carrying it anywhere.
- It can help you in seeing better in the dark with the help of its ultra-bright light.
- It only needs single AA battery.
- It is inexpensive.
- The clips of this flashlight might not feel as tight as they should be.
- You might feel uncomfortable with its sharp corners.
If you purchase this best small flashlight, then in a very low price range, you will get light intensity, durability, and even different light modes. If you are looking for some pocket-sized flashlight, then this item of best LED flashlight list should be your pick.
2. PeakPlus LED Tactical Flashlight
This PeakPlus LED Tactical Flashlight is imported light with the manufacturing of plastic material. As this flashlight comes with quite a high lumen, therefore the brightness output of this flashlight is also very intense. The battery input that this flashlight need is 3 AAA batteries or 18650 lithium ion battery.
Purchasing this flashlight will also give you rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery along with sleeve, lithium ion battery charger, case, 1 AAA battery holder, and user manual. All these things are provided along with an ultra-bright flashlight.
The additional features of this flashlight include a water-resistant and anti-abrasive feature that makes it able to be used to any kind of situation including heavy rains. As it comes in a compact size with the lightweight body too, therefore, you can easily carry it with you anywhere.
Another distinguishing feature of this flashlight includes five different light modes and zoom functions. You can set it at full brightness, medium brightness, low brightness, strobe brightness, and SOS. You can also adjust its focus to the range you want. It can also be used as a spotlight with the capacity to light the point up to the length of 600 feet.
The price range of this flashlight is nominal. It can be categorized among average-priced products in our list of best LED flashlights.
- Because of its compact size, you might feel convenient in storing it's
- With the help of its water resistant and sturdy body, you may take it anywhere in rough and tough situations.
- As it comes with five different light modes, you can use it for different purposes.
- You might feel super convenient with this flashlight because of its rechargeable battery.
- You might feel inconvenience in putting the battery inside as it doesn't come marked with the sides to put the battery in the right
Besides giving intense bright light, this flashlight can also offer you five different light modes, adjustable focus, durability, rechargeable battery, and water-resistant features. All these benefits are available in a quite nominal price range too. Therefore, we can say it can be one of the best led flashlight for the money.
3. Maglite Mini LED Flashlight
This Maglite Mini LED Flashlight is manufactured in America. Therefore, besides having the latest technology, it also offers great durability. This flashlight comes with the beam distance of 145M. It also contains three different light modes that include full power, low power, blink and SOS modes. All these modes together can help you in performing tasks of different nature.
Another distinguishing feature of this flashlight is its multi-mode electronic switch. With the help of this switch, you can avail four different modes with high power that can give you 100% output, the low power that can give you 25% light, blink mode for a different purpose, and SOS mode to be used in emergencies inside your home or in a vehicle. In this way, you can either observe minor details easily or save you battery at low power mode for later use.
Another outstanding feature of this flashlight is that it possesses the Mag-LED technology that can deliver great performance in a compact size and lustrous design. This flashlight also comes with water-resistant and corrosion resistant features through its diamond curl design and anodized inside and out attribute.
It is a durable product with quite a compact size to be stored inside pocket or any other small place. The price range of this flashlight is also normal. It can also be categorized among average-priced products in our list of best LED flashlights.
- You might feel good in carrying this flashlight because of its nice design.
- With its different mode, you can adjust it according to your requirements.
- With the help of its Mag-LED technology, it might give you an outstanding performance.
- Its weather-resistant and corrosion-resistant feature might make it one of the most durable flashlight
- It might make you feel super convenient because of its holster.
- You might not be able to adjust the brightness of this flashlight.
- On accidentally putting flashlight off, you would need to go through all modes of reaching the required one.
Purchasing this flashlight will give you compact size, durability, latest technology, different modes, and water resistant along with corrosion protection. Also, you can get these features in the average price range.
4. Nebo SLYDE + LED Flashlight
This Nebo SLYDE + LED flashlight is imported LED light. The material that is used in its manufacturing involves anodized aircraft-grade aluminum that can offer great durability along with being light in weight.
This flashlight comes with 300 lm SLYDE, and 200 lm LED flashlight. It runs perfectly on 4 AAA batteries that come in the package of this flashlight. This flashlight also comes with water and impact resistance features that make them durable to be used in rough and tough situations including heavy rains.
Another distinguishing feature of this flashlight is its powerful magnetic base. This magnetic base can assist you in hanging this flashlight anywhere when your both hands are engaged. It also gives intense light input with the help of its c-o-b technology.
The price range of this flashlight is high. It can be categorized as the most expensive item on our list of best led flashlights.
- It might give you intense output because of its c-o-b
- With the help of its magnetic clip, you might feel convenient in hanging it anywhere.
- You might be able to carry it even in heavy rains, because of its water-resistant body.
- Its powerful magnetic base and impact-resistance make it able to be used in any rough situations.
- You won't get any kind of pouch with this flashlight.
- It is heavy as compared to other flashlights of our best LED flashlights list.
If you purchase this product, then you will get slyde plus LED flashlight along with the sturdy body, water resistant feature, and latest technology for emitting intense light. Its magnetic base is another plus. Though price range of this flashlight is slightly high, considering its feature it could be a good purchase.
5. Klein Tools 56028 Flashlight
This flashlight comes with the feature of delivering multiple light outputs. It can give bright, focused, and broadcasting light output is depending upon the nature of your work.
This flashlight also comes with a strong magnetic base that can help you in hanging it anywhere conveniently. Additionally, it also possesses glow ring tip changes when the light is on. In this way, you can take this flashlight out easily even in the dark. It also comes with a waterproof and dustproof feature for longlasting working. The body of this flashlight is made up of aluminum along with the cushion-grip handle.
The price range of this flashlight is also high. It also lies in the category of expensive products in our list of best LED flashlights.
- Its strong magnet might make you convenient while you work with your both hands.
- It might be easy to handle this flashlight because of its cushion-grip handle.
- Its three different light modes can make you easy in using it for various purposes.
- The glow ring on this flashlight while charging can make it easy to take back the flashlight during dark.
- It might feel easy for you to switch between different lights.
- As it doesn't come with a holster, you would need to buy it separately.
This flashlight comes with different light modes along with other features like water and dust proof, magnetic base, sturdy body, and glowing ring tip. All these features are available in the slightly high price range. So, if you are able to afford this amount, go for this flashlight.
Buying Guide
According to you, what is the best flashlight? It could be the one the offer wide varieties of required features. Now, what these required features are? We will discuss it here in buying guide section.
What are the key features of best LED flashlights?
The features that describe the major working of LED flashlight include:
Durability: It is one of the most important key features that should be considered in flashlights. The product you buy should be made up of study material and should be able to withstand harsh situations. Other features that come under the category of durability include water resistant, corrosion resistance, impact resistance and others.
Battery: Usually the batteries of LED flashlights are better than others. But still, there are varieties in them too. Better opt for good quality battery, a battery is going to impact the performance of your flashlight.
Ease-of-use: The flashlight you purchase should be easy to operate. It should not take much time while moving from one mode to other. Also, it should be easy in switching on and off.
Beam distance: Before purchasing the flashlight, consider this feature as well. Beam distance means the distance at which the flashlight can illuminate the area.
Modes: There are flashlights that can offer a variety of modes within one flashlight. These modes can be high, low, blinking, SOS, and many others. You should select the flashlight with more modes as its better to get all varieties in one item.
Flashlight runtime: It is the time period till which your flashlight will serve you within one battery. Ask the seller before purchasing the flashlight.
Size: It is another important factor of the flashlight. These lights are available in a variety of sizes. Select the one that fits your requirements.
Light output: It is usually measured in the lumen that is actually the total amount of visible light emitted from a flashlight. Higher the lumen, brighter the light would be.
Flashlights are very crucial part of our everyday routine. They can prevent us from many mishaps that can cause long-lasting bad consequences. It is very important to purchase good-quality and reliable flashlights, as they are going to help you in dark times. We have discussed a guideline to purchase top rated flashlights along with few best flashlights reviews.
Each flashlight listed in our led flashlight reviews contain some distinguished features while lacking in others. Therefore, it is quite difficult to tag anyone as the best one because it depends entirely on personal choices. However, according to us, the best led flashlight is PeakPlus LED Tactical Flashlight. The reason is its offering durability, different light modes, rechargeable battery and sturdy body. All these features are also available in quite average price range too


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I don't have a shot of him all complete yet.
As you can imagine, I got completely lost in his beautiful eyes!
A beautiful Christmas commission Sandra! I can see why you got completely lost in his beautiful eyes! He's painted so perfectly. Love that gleam!ReplyDelete
Thanks Hilda. I do enjoy drawing babies! :0)Delete
Your new studio looks fab. I'm envious of the running water part as that's the one thing mine won't have! Why is your other studio out of commission-won't you still be able to use that until this one is finished?ReplyDelete
Hi Nic
The other studio is full of the stuff from the garage!
That said, I can still just about use it, but it's not a nice place to be in when it's such a mess as you can imagine. There's just no room!
I am so excited to start moving my things in to the new now but it'll be a while yet! So I am going in the old one today to finish of a few bits :0)
Looks like everything is changing in your world, Sandra. I understand your logistic nightmare. I've had to build a workshop to take all the garage 'stuff' so I could build a boat in the garage!!
I'll try to stay in touch, although you seem to be moving around the net.
Lol, it would seem that way John, but in actual fact, my blog and website url address remain the same. I have just added a few places to my list :0)Delete
What a great studio space! (I am so envious.... ;) )ReplyDelete
Thanks Judy. I can hardly wait to get in there at the New Year! :0)Delete
Bonsoir très chère amie,
Un immense merci pour ton gentil message...
Cette fin d'année pour toi signifie un joli bouleversement ! Je suis très heureuse pour toi. Les projets qui se concrétisent sont tellement excitants.
Bravo pour ce beau portrait de bébé. Il n'est pas facile de dessiner un bébé ! Bravo l'artiste.
Gros gros bisous ♡
Thank you so much Martine!
Yes, I am very excited to paint more next year :0)
A very busy, hectic, yet exciting time for you Sandra. Your Christmas commission is looking fabulous already, and you've done a stunning job on those eyes. ;-)ReplyDelete
Thanks so much John!
All my Xmas commissions are finally done so I can concentrate on other things at last. Hurrah! :0)
Good to be back seeing your marvellous work again Sandra good news about the studio.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much Ralph! :0)Delete
Thank you so much for leaving a comment! Where possible I will respond via email. I really do love to read them! They always make me smile ;0)


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Rosa Top
We loved our long & short rosa dresses so much we couldn't stop there. We created a top for those that wanted to wear this sophisticated and flirty fun style with pants or shorts. Our take on the classic off the shoulder design was created for ultimate flattery and chic comfort. Wear it casually with jeans, cutoffs, a skirt or skinny trousers and heels for unexpected elegance.
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100% Rayon Gauze
Dry Clean Only
Model 6'1" wearing size small
Fit true to size