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Earn points while you shop!
Welcome to Rogue Rewards!
Join Rogue Rewards to earn points while you shop! Membership is free, simply sign up to start earning today. Every customer who wants to join can. Points never expire and can be accumulated until you decide to redeem them.
Rogue Reward Points can be redeemed for discounts towards any item in our store. Since your points never expire you can accumulate them and never have to worry about losing points. Get started today by signing up for free and get 200 points for signing up!
How to Earn Points
Easily earn points by:
- Registering an account: 200 Points
- Earn 10 points for every $1 spent
- Bonus Points Items and Promotions
- Refer a friend: 500 Points
- and many more ways to earn!
How to Redeem Points
In your rewards center you will have the option to redeem rewards for an offer. For example, 1,000 points for a $10.00 coupon. Just enter the coupon at checkout and the amount will be taken off your order total.
Now earn more points per $1 spent! You'll earn 10 points for every dollar spent in our store, with some item promotions offering more points. Besides earning more points, point value has increased. Now Rogue Rewards members get back at least 10% of their purchase in rewards! For example, if you spent $100 you would receive 1,000 points. For 1,000 points you can redeem a $10 credit. Just another perk for shopping with Rogue Hydro!
Rogue Rewards Retail Store Program
Rewards can now be redeemed online or in store! Whether you shop online, in store, or a mix of both, your reward points will build up and can be redeemed any way you choose. Just log in to your account online or enter your email address at checkout in store to sign in to your rewards account. Sign up in store or online to join!
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee/365 Returns on Hydroponics Supplies
Here at Rogue Hydro we work hard to offer high quality growing equipment and supplies at great prices. We believe in our products so much, we guarantee it! Our goal is to make sure you're happy and taken care of. If you're not happy with your purchase, you can return it for a refund within 30 Days of receiving your order. That's not it either, if you have any products that you don't end up using you can return them up to 365 days after purchase.
Try out products for 30 Days, no risk. If you're not satisfied with the product, simply send it back to us for a refund. Not only do you have 30 days to try it out, if you have any products that you end up not using you can return it for up to 365 days after purchase. If you buy with our grow shop we've got you covered, 30/365.
Did you say 30/365?
Yes we did! You have 30 days after you receive your order to decide if you like it. If during that time you decide to return it, you can send it back to us for a full refund for that product. If there is something that you keep but end up not using, you can send that back as well! Any new unused non-perishable items can be returned up to 365 days after purchase without any restocking fees.
Are there any exceptions?
Perishable products that only last a short period of time like Green Pads, Co2 bags, Boveda humidity control packets, and other similar short-life items do not qualify for the 30 day guarantee due to the life of the products. Consumable products like nutrients can be returned, but the product must not be completely used. Products that have been misused and are damaged will also void the guarantee.
30/365 Guidelines
- 30 Day Guarantee: Send back the item within 30 days after purchase to be eligible. Ship date must be within 30 days of receiving the item.
- Guarantee only applies once per item (ie. you can't purchase the same item again and return it again under the guarantee).
- Return shipping is paid for by the buyer, and original shipping is non-refundable. If your order shipped with free shipping, the shipping value for that item will be deducted from the refund.
- 365 Returns must be returned within 365 days after the purchase date. Return shipping is paid for by the buyer and original shipping is non-refundable. Returns can be refunded back to your payment method within 60 days after purchase, or store credit after 60 days.
- Perishable products are not eligible for the guarantees.
How Do I Return an Item?
Items can be returned by starting an automated return authorization. You can also email, chat or call to start a return as well, but starting an automated return is the fastest method.
Get Free Discreet Shipping for your Indoor Gardening Supplies and Hydro Supplies on most orders over $100.
General Information:
FREE Ground Plain Box Shipping:
Rogue Hydro offers free shipping on most orders over $100 placed on our website and shipping to destinations in the contiguous U.S. Free shipping does not include Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, and International destinations, but discounted rates are offered. Free shipping does not apply to heavyweight items, ie. grow mediums and oversized items, ie. oversized reflectors, flood trays, etc.
We do our best to ship out orders the same or next day after the order is placed. Orders ship Monday through Friday and most orders before 2pm PST will ship same day if all items are in stock. If free shipping is selected as the shipping method occasionally an order may need to wait on an item to arrive in for us to combine the order into one shipment. If you would like faster shipping we offer ground and expedited methods including, but not limited to: Fedex Ground/Home Delivery, Fedex Express Saver, 2-Day, and Overnight. Please note that expedited shipping times do not include handling time or include weekends in transit time. View our shipping map below to see if expedited shipping is needed, as you may fall in a zone that offers next business day or two day ground shipping.
Freight, Soil & Oversized Items:
Freight only items, like soil/grow mediums and oversized items, do not qualify for free shipping. These are products that are too large or heavy for our free shipping program, and to offer you great prices on these products, especially in bulk, we have to exclude them from our free shipping promotion. While most of our products do not fall into these categories there are products that do, such as grow mediums, large grow light reflectors, some of our larger carbon air filters, A/C units, large flood trays, reservoirs and plastics, and other extremely large or heavy items. These items will have their own calculated shipping charge and/or flat rate freight charge displayed.
PO Boxes:
We are able to ship some items to PO Boxes but not all. Orders to PO Boxes ship via USPS or Fedex SmartPost. Larger items cannot be shipped to PO Boxes. To avoid any possible problems or delays please do not use a PO Box as the shipping address. We reserve the right to cancel any order with a PO Box shipping address. If you are using a third party PO Box (Mailboxes ect., UPS Store) that allows UPS deliveries please write the address as a physical address (Ex. 123 Main St., # 456). USPS offers physical street addressing for PO Boxes as well. Please see your local Post Office to fill out the required paperwork.
International Shipping:
We have partnered with Fedex to service our international customers and provide fast, and affordable shipments.
Once you have all of your items in your shopping cart, choose the "Outside The U.S.? Check Out Here" button below the Checkout button in your cart. You will then be automatically transferred to a page where you will be provided with international shipping costs as well as duties and taxes for your shipment for a full landed cost to you.
Upon completion of your order, your credit card will be charged for the entire purchase. We will ship the goods to the third party distribution facility where they will process the order and transport the goods to your international address. There are no additional fees or registration processes with this service.
Discreet Shipping:
All orders will be shipped discreetly. Packaging will not allude to the contents. All shipping labels will have "RH Supply" as the sender. Large items that may ship in the manufacturer's packaging will have any descriptive markings covered.
Transit Times:
Free Shipping
Orders with free shipping will ship via the most economical shipping method. Free shipping can take 1-7 business days for delivery after shipment, depending on what is ordered and the distance from us. If an order with free shipping contains an item that isn't regularly stocked or an out of stock item the order will ship when the item arrives in (usually within 2-3 days after ordering). Orders with free shipping may be shipped via USPS, Fedex SmartPost, or Fedex Ground. Free shipping may take up to 5-7 business days once shipped for orders to the East Coast. Alternatively, faster paid shipping options are available if needed.
Local Pickup
Orders can be picked up at our local warehouse in Junction City, Oregon. Please choose the Local Pickup option when ordering. Orders may be picked up between 10am and 5 pm PST Monday through Friday and 11am to 5pm on Saturdays. If you cannot pickup during these hours please contact us to setup another possible pickup time. Most items are in stock, but if we are backordered on an item or if it is special order we will let you know as soon as possible. The pickup address is: 757 Ivy St. in Junction City, Oregon 97448.
Ground/Home Delivery Plain Box Shipping Time Estimate
Ground/Home Delivery typically delivers in 1-5 business days in the contiguous U.S. and up to 7 business days to Hawaii and outlying territories. Large/heavy orders usually ship this method. Please see the map below to estimate transit times for Ground/Home Delivery.
30/365 Returns:
At Rogue Hydro, we have a 30/365 day guarantee and return policy. If you're not happy with an item, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund for that product. We also understand that sometimes you may end up not needing an item you originally planned to use. From the date of purchase you will have 365 days to send back any non-perishable items in their original condition. Items returned within 60 days of purchase may receive money back or store credit. Items over 60 days will receive a store credit. We do not charge any restocking fees on unopened items, but you will be responsible for return shipping and the original shipping charge is non-refundable. If your order shipped with free shipping the actual shipping charge will be deducted from the return. Any shipping charges from package refusal or due on delivery will be deducted from the refund on returns.
Items returned in used condition (opened packaging, broken seals, missing parts, signs of usage) or bottles with broken seals, but still full, during the 30 Day Guarantee will be accepted. Damaged items will not be accepted and returns for used condition items after 30 days will not be accepted.
If you receive an incorrect or damaged item you must contact us within 7 days to be able to receive a replacement due to shipping damage or defective products.
You should expect to receive your refund within 1-2 weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund quicker. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (1 to 7 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (1 to 3 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
Submitting a Return Request
To start a return see: Return Authorization, or click the Return Request link in the footer.
Some items we do not accept returns on. Products that we do not accept returns on after the 30 Day Guarantee include all grow lights (fluorescents, T5, CFL, LED, Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium, etc.), products with expiration dates (ex. some mycorrizhae products, ExHale bags, Myco2Air bags, Co2Boost Buckets, and other perishable goods), opened/assembled/repacked grow tents, custom items, cut-to-length products like tubing, special order items, and freight only items.
Manufacturer Warranties and Defective Items
We are an authorized dealer for the products that we sell. All manufacturer warranties for the products we sell are valid when purchased from us. Please read and follow the warranty information provided with the product. Some manufacturers will require you to go through the store of purchase (us) rather than directly through them. If that is the case we will assist you. If a product fails under warranty within 30 days of delivery we will cover shipping both ways. If a product fails under warranty after 30 days of delivery we will split the shipping - you cover the cost of shipping to us and we cover the cost of shipping the replacement to you. Please be sure to thoroughly test the item before sending it back. Once the item is received we will test it to ensure that it is defective. Defective items that void the manufacturer's warranty will not be refunded, if you wish to have it returned the return shipping will be paid by you. If a returned item is found to not be defective, and we covered the return shipping charges, the cost of the shipping will be deducted from your refund and a 20% restock fee for items received in used condition will apply if we accept it the return.
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FUDU wrote:Hikohadon wrote:The show would be a lot more interesting if they significantly reduced the role of PrimaDon Draper and His Magical Insecurities.
He, his life, is the focal character of the show, so exactly how would that makes sense?
Yes, he is the central character, but he's certainly not the only story line. And because every other character/story line on this show is more interesting than he is now, I think there's enough material to keep the show running smoothly if they whittle away some of scenes.
I'm not saying write him off the show, just less of him would be good, especially since his character arc has returned to zero. When it felt like he as a character was growing/evolving, it was easier to put up with his douchiness. Now that he's basically back to season one emotionally, he's just pathetic and - worse - boring. Is this guy's midlife crisis gonna last the entire freakin' decade? Grow up/get a hobby while you can, Don, you're about 5 years from being a joke as a skirt chaser.

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Cerebral_DownTime wrote:It sucks there's only one more episode left until NEXT April. Show goes by way too fast, especially with only 10 episodes.
Is the Imp dead? Looks like I might have some summer reading. The hound is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters.
How 'bout half-man lopping off that other guy's leg.
Only a flesh wound.


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Some dogs are assertive, others can be aggressive, and still others are submissive. If yours doesn't mind giving the role of alpha dog to another canine she meets on the street, there's a good chance she leans toward the submissive side. Usually, a dog demonstrates this characteristic by flopping onto her back, thereby signaling to the other dog that she is not looking for a fight.
What is submissive behavior?
Even if you have been raising puppies your whole life, you cannot control the assertive or submissive tendencies of dogs. These behaviors date back to their ancestors in wolf packs, where rolling on the ground represented deference to the "alpha" dogs in the group. It also helped wolves avoid fights because it convinced an aggressor to back off. Vetstreet.com reports that in domestic animals today, this behavior does not mean that a dog is weak or fearful, but rather that she is a good communicator.
Can submissive behavior be a bad sign?
Although submissive behaviors in an otherwise assertive dog are healthy and normal, sometimes these actions can be indicators of behavior problems like phobias. If your dog rolls over consistently in certain situations - like when you bring out the vacuum - she could have a phobia that needs the attention of a veterinarian or board-certified animal behavior specialist. There are a number of training techniques you can employ to ease the dog's anxiety. Most importantly, during a negative reaction, it is important not to touch your dog in an attempt to comfort her. In some cases, this will encourage the behavior, since she is getting positive reinforcement for her negative reaction. In other cases, it can frighten her even more and may even lead to dog aggression.
Can I control submissive behaviors?
In addition to rolling on their backs, some dogs express fear, anxiety or submission through urination. VCA Animal Hospitals reports that submissive urination commonly occurs in puppies and young female dogs, although it can occur in all dogs. Some dogs will grow out of it, but others will require treatment. Generally, the best way to treat this pet health issue is by adjusting your behavior in order to reduce a pet's excitement, fear or anxiety, aiming for a calm greeting.
If your dog is urinating out of fear or submissiveness, it is important not to react in a threatening manner - do not stand over the dog or reproach her. This will only lead to more fear or submissive feelings and thus more urination. Keep your approaches relaxed and consistent to boost your dog's confidence in the situation.


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- Adjustable straps.
- Specially designed cups lined with soft knit gently lift and support.
- Satin bow at center front.
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- 93% Rayon, 7% Spandex. Machine wash, cold. Imported.
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swerb wrote:Z should not see another meaningful minute in this series. Keep Parker/Delonte on Rondo. Hickson needs minutes. Andy should be checking in about 6 min into the 1Q and 3Q and logging 28-30 min a night.
Yep, run their ass up and down the floor, their bigs can't even begin to keep up.


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Convertible one-piece with an overlay printed in swirling sea tones reveals a little or a lot. Adjust ruching for a more asymmetrical neckline, then tie the split skirt at the hips or waist to show the slimming bottom beneath.
- Underwire.
- Due to the high spandex content, you may want to order one size up.
- Double spaghetti straps join a single strap at the top of shoulder.
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5-pocket bootcut jean made from premium stretch denim and embellished with saddle stitching. Specially designed to flatten the tummy, slim the thighs and give your backside a boost for an all-around slender silhouette.
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- Secret canvas control panel tones and smooths the tummy.
- Slims the thighs and lifts the rear for longer, leaner looking legs.
- Generous fit. Mid-rise: sits on the hips, higher in the back for additional rear coverage.
- Saddle stitching on all pockets and sides.
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There's no two ways about it. Our One-Seater seats are firm, yet comfortable for the little ones. One-Seater is the ideal height for our Low Activity Table.
One-Seater Refill 16" dia. x 8.5"H
Details, details
- Double-stitched seams
- Pocketed safety zipper
- Seats can be personalized with a child's name in navy capital letters up to 12 letters long
- Sorry, we cannot accept returns on personalized items
- Imported
- More colors available
Show 'em what you're made of
- Durable, 100% cotton covers remove for washing
Delivery and shipping info
- Covers and inserts ship separately
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for production time for personalized chairs
At The Land of Nod, nothing is more important to us than providing safe, high-quality products to you and your family. We believe that kids' products should be able to handle everything kids throw their way (literally and figuratively). That's why all of our products have an 18-year quality guarantee. And, hopefully, your kids will no longer be sleeping in bunk beds by then.
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Description: Page 3 - Find 24060 real estate agencies right here. There are descriptions and more in the profiles for Blacksburg, VA 24060 real estate agencies on realtor.com(R).
- Do the work so you don't have to
- Save you valuable time on your home search
- Help you avoid missing your ideal home
- Connect you to a real estate professional
Look first for the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation when looking for a home. REALTORS® with ABR® after their name have met strict educational and practical requirements set by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) to help guide you in your successful home purchase.
Geared to real estate firm brokers, owners and managers that have or wish to incorporate buyer representation into their daily practice, designees have taken and passed both the ABR® and ABRM SM course and provided documentation of past management experience.
Relays to the public that those certified have been professionally trained in and are sensitive to a wide range of cultural issues.
Experts recognized in land brokerage transaction areas of five specialized types: (1) farms and ranches; (2) undeveloped tracts of land; (3) transitional land; (4) subdivision and wholesaling of lots; and (5) site selection and assemblage of land parcels.
The Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) certification provides REALTORS® with knowledge and skills to create professional opinions of price. Creating accurate BPOs depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the valuation assignment from all pertinent perspectives.
CCIMs are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management valuation and investment analysis. The CCIM business network includes more than 5,000 designees and 5,000 candidates principally in North America.
Many REALTORS® work with buyers and sellers from different countries or cultures. CIPS designees have demonstrated their international experience and participate in international programs offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Acquire valuable real estate management skills through educational offerings leading to the CPM® designation. CPM® members have the competitive edge in every area of real estate management from residential to commercial to industrial.
When you work with a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) or a firm managed by a CRB, you know your transaction will be handled with integrity, professionalism, and proven expertise. The CRB Designation exemplifies the highest level of professional achievement and recognition in real estate brokerage management. CRB Designees are proven leaders and are among the most efficient and effective managers in the industry.
The Counselor of Real Estate – or CRE – is a member of the Counselors of Real Estate, an international group of recognized professionals who provide seasoned, objective advice on real property and land-related matters. Only 1,000 practitioners throughout the world carry the CRE designation. Membership is by invitation only.
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. It recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. CRS® Designees are experienced REALTORS® who complete advanced training in listing and selling, and meet rigorous production requirements.
An agent with NAR's e-PRO® certification is dedicated to making the most of today's social media and technology to help you with your real estate needs, whatever they may be. e-PRO® is the only technology certification to be officially recognized, endorsed, and conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Certified general appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the GAA designation. The GAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the National Association of REALTORS®.
An NAR Green Designee is your trusted resource for understanding what makes a property green, listing green homes and guiding buyers interested in resource-efficient properties, discussing financial incentives, and understanding green industry rating systems. NAR's Green Designation, awarded only after completion of strict educational and practical requirements, is the only one of its kind for REALTORS® recognized by NAR.
Members primarily involved in residential real estate wanting to increase their knowledge and skills in a broad array of technical subjects and the fundamentals of real estate participate in the REALTOR® Institute, graduate program to earn the GRI designation. The program also provides opportunities to develop important business contacts. The GRI is a nationally recognized designation of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Performance Management Network (PMN) Designees have the skills, the experience and the tools to keep them out front and on top of the changing and competitive real estate market. Earning the PMN requires a blend of coursework in real estate business skills and networking experience, a performance mix that builds their careers and elevates the level of service they are able to provide their clients.
REALTORS® who earn the MRP certification know how to work with military personnel and veterans to find housing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits.
Certified residential appraisers wishing to increase their visibility should consider pursuing the RAA designation. The RAA designation is awarded to appraisers whose education and experience exceed state appraisal certification requirements and is supported by the Nations Association of REALTORS®.
REALTORS® specializing in the resort and second-home market. The certification is education-based and REALTORS® gain valuable knowledge to facilitate the buying, selling or management of properties for investment, development, retirement or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination.
REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk.
Individuals certified with the SIOR designation are top producers in industrial and office real estate brokerage, representing more than 800 offices in over 350 cities worldwide. The Society's mandatory recertification requirement assures clients of the designee's excellence in the fast changing commercial brokerage field.
A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® understands the demands of the mature market. These REALTORS® have a wealth of knowledge on reverse mortgages, real estate planning, 1031 exchanges, and housing options and have been educated on all aspects of 50+ buying and selling.
If you are considering selling your home, work with a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). REALTORS® with the SRS Designation after their name have met specific educational and practical experience criteria set by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) to guide you through a successful transaction.


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Taxi Rates To/From Airport
Cozumel Transportation - Public Bus System
Up until just a few years ago, Cozumel did not have reliable public transportation options. There were a couple of old dilapidated buses that circled through neighborhoods but the stops were at the whim of drivers and waiting intervals could be more than an hour. Consequently, virtually no one relied on the buses at all for getting around but folks would jump on occasionally if a bus happened to pull up at precisely the moment one was needed. "Waiting for the bus" was considered a big joke!
Each time citizens pressured the City to provide better public transportation, they were met with fierce opposition from the taxi unions. The City would discuss the matter in open forums with some seriousness but costs of new buses and ongoing maintenance were always an issue. The taxi unions would latch onto the problems and offer the citizens a quick "resolution" to public transportation by lowering their fares WITHIN THE CITY. The City officials would then table the bus purchase options for awhile to see if the taxi unions really did lower rates, etc. It is a tightrope that City officials walks because they depend on the taxi unions for election to office. As a result, as long as the citizens were not complaining, the taxi unions get to charge their outrageous fares to tourists because they have no other options.
However, as is always the case with greed, in general everyone is frustrated with the taxi unions and the fares they charge. It is not uncommon for even locals to be "victimized" by tarriff gouging these days. So within the past four (4) years (under the adminstration of Gustavo), Cozumel has really tried to develop a reliable, affordable public transportation system with meaningful routes.
Because simply put - the taxi rates charged by the Cozumel taxi unions are driven by tourist demand, not local demand. A person living / working here on the island cannot afford to rely on taxis for transportation.
This current development of extensive, quality public transportation at an affordable price is a welcome change for the island and one that we are proud to be able to share with island visitors. Because of its immediate acceptance for use by all locals over taxis when possible, Cozumel's public bus system now is a very safe and inexpensive way to get around town.
While doing our research for this section of INSIDER, we discovered that there are simply so many different bus routes available now throughout the city that it is not feasible to present them all here. So we have selected some main, essential routes that we feel will be most helpful to island visitors.
Bus Transporation Essentials
Main Terminal Drop Off/Pick Up:
Chedraui Plaza.
Route Information:
Stops are written on the windshield of each bus.
Route Times:
Daily 6:00am to 9:00pm (last run), but a slight delay on Sundays as supervisors have this day off.
Waiting Internval:
20-30 minutes.
$7 pesos (LESS THAN 1 USD!) for Adults, $3 pesos for children under 3yo or students and seniors with ID.
Additional information:
Supervisors are available M-Sat at stops Chedraui, Av. 35 & Av. 65 and Juarez & Av. 90. There is always an English speaking supervisor at Chedraui.
The route that the bus intends to cover and stops to be made will be often handwritten and scrawled very informally in the front window with shoe polish or tape. So look on the windshield for the first clue as to whether to jump on or wait!
Keep in mind this public bus service is NOT publicized nor necessarily meant for tourists to use so do not get frustrated or angry at the lack of English spoken, signage or information available. This is Cozumel's first step toward providing public alternatives to the high priced taxis.
Public Bus Route: #4 Emiliano Zapato
Chedraui Plaza
Centro (Downtown)
Traverses Avenidas 10, 65 & 90
Juarez @Caracol
Soriana Supermarket
Centro de Salud
Public Bus Route: # 7
Chedraui Plaza
Multiple stops along Avenidas 30 & 65
Centro ( downtown)
Seguro Social
Public Bus Route: Flamingos
Chedraui Plaza
Unidad Independencia
Traverses Avenida 65
Juarez @Caracol
Public Bus Route: Norte
Corner of Andres Quintana Roo and 10 Av Sur
North on 10 Av Sur
Eats on Calle 4 Norte
North on PJ Coldwell
East on CAlle 12 Norte
South on 65 Ave
West on Calle 35 Sur
North on PJ Coldwell
to 10 AV Sur
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May 09, 2013
10 Emerging Threats Your Company May Not Know About
IT pros have never been able to just sit back and relax when it comes to security, but today's computing landscape is fraught with threats from places we never would have dreamed 10 or even five years ago. Social, ubiquitous mobile, the cloud, the consumerization of IT, cyber espionage … there is no end to the new and newly critical threats facing the enterprise.
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Skip to comments.Walmart Files Charges Against UFCW Union
Posted on 11/18/2012 11:42:16 AM PST by ColdOne
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sorry ,but National Labor Relations Board is the Union Boss
As a former grocery-store employee screwed-over by the UFCW, I approve this message.
I applaud Walmart for doing this. Even though the NLRB is basically the federal arm of union enforcement, even they must ddress this complaint. I'm hoping Walmart will force them to follow their (the NLRB) own rules.
I'd say advantage Wal-Mart. They have more power than almost any union as long as they can keep issues out of the WH.
I know of some Hostess employees who are looking for jobs....
So basically what you are saying is Wal-Mart just complained to Hitler that the Nazis are up to no good...
As much as I dislike shopping on any day, if these thugs strike my local walmart I will be forced to shop there on Black Friday in solidarity with freedom loving people.
I'll bet every Wal-Wart has binders full of prospective employees.
That means no more Ring Dings and Funny Bones. I bought one last box of both of them today while shopping.
And a lot of them are non-union.
...everyone knows that it will soon happen, just like Twinkies. I don't think that the fury of the people who have lost their Twinkie jobs has been been unleashed yet. Maybe it will not, who knows in this day and time when a reprobate like Pres zer0 could be elected for a second go-round at "fundamentally changing America"...as if there were something wrong with it to begin with.
Went to the grocery store last Thursday. There was not a package of anything made by Hostess. Manager said people bought them as fast as they were put on the shelves.
At Walmart this morning, only Hostess on the shelf was some cookies.
I agree that Wal-Mart complaining to the NLRB will achieve nothing, because the NLRB is a corrupt organization. However, Wal-Mart probably *has* to do this first, before it can sue in federal court.
And that is where the real action is, because Wal-Mart has long rejected legal settlements when it is sued, and has a brigade of very experienced and very successful lawyers who are probably thrilled with the idea of going after a "hard target" like the UFCW.
Published on Thursday, February 10, 2005 by the Associated Press
As Union Nears Win, Wal-Mart Closes Store
by Adam Geller
NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it will close one of its Canadian stores, just as some 200 workers at the location are near winning the first-ever union contract from the world's largest retailer.
Wal-Mart said it was shuttering the store in Jonquiere, Quebec, in response to unreasonable demands from union negotiators that would make it impossible for the store to sustain itself.
So basically what you are saying is Wal-Mart just complained to Hitler that the Nazis are up to no good...
A perfect analogy... However, where the NLRB had some real leverage over Boeing, when Boeing wanted to open a new plant in a right to work state, since Boeing has all those government and military contracts, Walmart has none of these. Still, Obama is nothing more than a finger puppet for the real power brokers, like Trumpka. In the old days, Walmart would have stood up to the NLRB, but now, who knows?
You too, eh?
When 'my' local decided to go with a new contract with the employer that would have taken us off the UFCW's health insurance (which was horrible) the national stepped in and forced a strike. Bunch of crooks didn't want to give up their slice of the pie and screwed over their "brothers and sisters" in the process.
Hated belonging to that (or any) union, but to have the job I had to pay the dues under state law so I joined to avoid any pressure at work. Got some anyway; "So, where's the union patch on your work jacket?"
I'm starting to like Walmart again.
Maybe I will go to Sam's Club on Friday and renew my membership. Buy some office supplies.
Heh, I didn't know that about Drakes either. I thought it was a fictional name made up for a Seinfeld episode!
"I know of some Hostess employees who are looking for jobs...."
I wouldn't hire those idiots.
I hope they both lose.
The union? Obvious.
Walmart? Well, the company's boss, a son of Sam Walton, gave $1,000,000 to a pro-Obama PAC during the campaign.
Screw 'em both.
see post 25
I was in a union once. Same kind of deal...the old guys negotiated a good deal for themselves, left the younger ones in the lurch. Then they said, "Well, this is the best we can get, so let's go for it."
I remember it well: me and another young worker were the ONLY ONES who voted to reject the contract.
Now this was when I was young and liberal....so I thought unions were GOOD then. One of those early lessons I got that eventually turned me to the right side of things.
If they don't like Walmart policies and the want to join a union...then QUIT your job at Walmarts and go join a Union.
America is turning retarded!
Funny Bones will be missed in this household.
LOL have you seen the price a bx of Hostess pastrys are selling on ebay??
...and the shelf life expires within two weeks.
Same here. Many years ago for a Safeway. I literally wanted to smash the union rep's face who tried to explain to me that taking money away from my paycheck was for the greater good.
WALMART - 1( donations to Obama and 2) withdrawing advertising from Rush Limbaugh show....I am finding it hard to show them the support I would have a few years ago.
Sorry, but I don't think that WalMart will be employing any former Hostess employees.
All they know to say is, 'Welcome to our creamy filling'.
As a longtime Philadelphian, may I recommend the Tastykakes? Nothing else can compare to Tastykake icing, cake or creme filling.
One of our friends, an 89 yr. old German woman, remarked after Obama was re-elected, "Do these people know what they are doing? He is doing just like Hitler and Mussolini were in their early days of coming to power."
Kroger, for me. I busted my butt for them, and got nothing in return. Now they can kiss it (the UFCW, not Kroger).
IMO walmart should just tell their employees anyone scheduled to work who doesn't show up gets fired.
Owned by Flowers Foods, now, iirc, (and they will not be bought by Bimbo in the near future).
In the Oklahoma City area (and probably others), these protests will be backed up and organized by "occupiers". I've already seen them gathering support on Facebook.
As a former grocery-store employee screwed-over by the UFCW, while working at Food Fair, in 1969 - 1970, I approve this message.
As a former General Dynamics - Pomona Division employee, 1980 - 1985, screwed-over by the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINITSTS (and aerospace workers) and , I approve this message.
As a former first-line union rep. for the ever-loved AFGE,and yes, they did it to me, too.
I approve this message.
If they strike, I'll apply for a job as a cashier to help them fight the unions.
"...That means no more Ring Dings and Funny Bones...."
Thanks to the Dems and their union thugs. Everything you guys touch just turns to sh*t.
I've never seen a political party, outside of the communists of course, that just....HATE....so much.
I have almost no use for unions...the "almost" I am not even sure of.
Well now, let's see if the NLRB adheres to the law...
UFCW to be held accountable for any injury or property damage that may occur as a result of the actions led by the union, OUR Walmart or any of its other affiliates.
Hah...union thugs do any damage...their union pays for it
This is going to be very interesting...
Wal-Mart has very, very deep pockets...and not afraid to "go to the mattresses" in a fight...
The unions may have bitten off more than they can chew...
The OUR Walmart employees may be in for a surprise when day when certain stores simply do not open in the morning when they show up...
Maybe after the 79 weeks of unemployment benefits runs out.
My memory is that the new (non-Walton) WalMart CEO was a MAJOR DONOR to Obama's campaign. That MAY offset the unions, or at least make a more level playing field than would otherwise exist.
That's the great trick to the whole thing; none of the 'striking' workers are actually scheduled to work during the strike and mind, WalMart automatically fires those who are late on mandatory days. Since none of the strikers are actually supposed to be working, they can claim a walkout to the media, but nothing from Walmart as a response. And to stay within the law, every picket holder simply needs three pieces of union literature in their pocket and they are legally 'handing out literature to fellow employees.'
This year, Walmart got the upper hand; anyone who holds up a sign saying 'strike' can be escorted off the property and sued. But the union thugs will be back next year, with picket signs that won't mention a strike or walkout.
It would not surprise me if the Unions are some movement destroys Walmart within the next 4 yrs. They are on the lefties hit list
But I thought I read only a few weeks ago that Wal-Mart had been a major campaign contributor to Hussein Obama?
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It began in 1984 with the Astra jet, which was itself a derivative of the Westwind 1124. Westwinds may be the ugliest business jets ever made but they were built like bricks. Israel Aircraft Industries, which made this aircraft under contract, tweaked the design by adding a swept wing and reshaped fuselage frames to increase speed, cabin space and headroom. The nose was elongated to fit more avionics and turbofan TFE731 engines were added to make the aircraft quieter and more fuel-efficient.
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The G100 was a speedster, but maximum payload with full was only 800 pounds and the 57-inch-wide cabin was more than a tad too confining for comfortable cross-country hauling. So in making the G150, Gulfstream filleted the G100's fuselage and widened it by a foot. Cabin height increased two inches in the trenched center aisle. Baggage space increased to 80 cubic feet (55 of that external), the engines were uprated to produce 5 percent more thrust, the cockpit was outfitted with the more modern PlaneView system built around the Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 avionics and the flight controls were better harmonized.
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The quiet cabin, meanwhile, isn't the only thing on the G150 that will remind you of a submarine: the main cabin entry door is short (4.33 feet) and skinny (2.1 feet). Due to its unique geometry, the G150 cabin is comfy, but it's still about one-third smaller than you'll find on a Hawker or a Citation Sovereign.
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FortheWin wrote:TribeinLA wrote:I will plead the 5th on Wandy b/c I have never seen him pitch.
I still wonder what the asking price is for Ianetta.
Looks like Padres are being dicks. I hope ANT isn't about to add in more just for him.
*Coleman just made Donald look badly bad.
The guy whos reporting is backtracking now
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Cessna M2: Rebirth of the CJ?
It may look like the CJ1, but there's a lot here that's new.
Cessna is looking to remake the DNA of its success and beat back encroaching light-jet competition. But can a nearly 25-year-old fuselage design do the trick? The new Citation M2 is a refreshed version of the company's smallest Model 525, also known as the CJ1—and that airplane has been around for a while.
Cessna delivered the first Model 525 CitationJet (CJ) in 1993. It was a replacement for, and vast improvement over, the Citation I. That aircraft had brought Cessna into the civilian jet age and systematically gutted the business turboprop market in the 1970s and 1980s. Much of it was derived from the T-37A "Tweet" basic jet trainer Cessna had developed for the Air Force in the 1950s. But while the original Citation I sold well versus turboprops—nearly 700 were made between 1972 and 1985, when production ended—it came under fire for its thirsty fuel burn versus relatively slow (357 knots) top speed that bled off quickly at higher altitudes, lack of cabin headroom and aesthetic challenges, including stodgy styling and a bulbous nose. Airport wags were quick to label it the "Slowtation."
Cessna designed the CJ to correct these deficiencies. It used part of the Citation I's fuselage mated to a new nose and tail assembly, more aerodynamic wings, a pair of fuel-efficient Williams FJ44 engines, new first-generation glass-panel avionics and a redesigned cabin that provided better headroom from a trenched center aisle. Cessna shaved more than 1,400 pounds from the airplane, down to maximum takeoff weight of 10,400 pounds, and range increased from 1,329 to 1,500 nautical miles. More importantly, top cruise speed increased to a more respectable 380 knots. Slowtation no more. Yet the CJ retained the Citation I's chief attribute: excellent short-field performance. Balanced field length required for takeoff was only 2,960 feet, enabling the use of airports just about anywhere. The aircraft sold incredibly well, with more than 700 CJs and updated CJ1 and CJ1+ versions delivered during an 18-year production run.
The CJ1 also provided a platform for Cessna to offer an entire family of aircraft based on the same diameter fuselage tube: the CJ2, CJ3 and now the CJ4. Collectively, more than 1,000 of those derivative models had been sold through the beginning of this year. They offer more range, speed and cabin space than the original CJ. When it comes to milking a fuselage, Cessna has few equals.
In 2003, Cessna unveiled an even smaller jet than the CJ, the Citation Mustang. That aircraft was aimed primarily at owner pilots flying turboprops and piston aircraft. Certification came three years later and, to date, more than 400 Mustangs have been delivered. It is one of Cessna's most successful product launches of all time.
That said, the Mustang has some of the historical deficiencies of that original Citation I so many years ago: with a top speed of 340 knots, it is a Slowtation—a great jet for pilots new to the type, but eventually, likely to be unsatisfying. Competing aircraft from Embraer and Honda, while more expensive, were faster—a lot faster. The HondaJet tops out at 420 knots. Cessna did not want to cede that niche to the competition and it also wanted a step-up product for Mustang owners.
In 2011, therefore, the company announced plans for the M2. At first blush, the aircraft looked like a refreshed CJ1+, only with subtle winglets. But under the skin, much is new.
For one thing, there are the uprated Williams FJ44-1AP-21 engines with full authority digital engine control (FADEC). They produce 1,965 pounds of thrust each (sea level, standard temperature) and have a 4,000-hour time-between-overhaul interval. (That equals about 10 to 14 years of average use.) The engines have more blow and that means the M2 can maintain maximum cruise speed through higher altitudes—all the way up to 39,000 feet. Maximum altitude is 41,000. On ascent they burn a reasonable 133 gallons per hour; that declines during level cruise to 112 gallons per hour while pushing the airplane to 400 knots or 460 mph. Dial it back a little and you can do better.
Fuel capacity is 494 gallons. Range is 1,300 nautical miles and payload with full fuel and one pilot is 500 pounds. The useful load—fuel, people and bags—is 3,809 pounds. Like all CJs and the Mustang, the M2 will be certified for single-pilot operations and that pilot is getting a nicer working space.
By comparison with the earlier models, the new cockpit is roomier and has a shorter control pedestal for easier entry to and egress from the pilot seats. It also features the new Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics system, which Cessna vice president Brad Thress says will significantly improve the airplane's reliability compared with that of its CJ1 progenitor, with far longer mean times between unscheduled component removals. The avionics are designed to accommodate the newest and future air traffic control and navigation technology.
A variety of passenger cabin layouts and standard color/fabric schemes are available, with seating for four to five passengers (four to seven, if you count the copilot's seat and belted potty, which I don't). The standard configuration is a facing-club-four arrangement with an optional single passenger, side-facing seat opposite the cabin entry door. The aft lav features a flushing toilet with optional closing door—a nice touch on an airplane this size, as is the new Clairity cabin-management system for passenger communications and entertainment. The seats have been redesigned to be slightly more ergonomic and have inboard armrests that retract into the seat backs when not in use, creating a nice, clean appearance. The cabin employs LED lighting throughout and includes a pair of 110V AC plugs.
Despite these amenities, this is still a small airplane. The cabin is 57 inches tall (if you measure in the trenched center aisle) and 58 inches wide; length is 11 feet. The baggage hold can swallow 725 pounds in a respectable but not overly generous 46 cubic feet.
The M2 maintains the CJ heritage of good short-runway performance; required runway for takeoff is less than 3,300 feet. With new engines and avionics, the airplane should offer respectable competition in its class. n
Cessna M2 at a Glance
Price $4.395 million
Pilots 1–2
Passengers 4–7
Cruising speed 400 kt
Range* 1,300 nm
Takeoff distance** 3,250 ft
Landing distance 2,640 ft
Cabin Height: 4 ft, 9 in
Width: 4 ft, 10 in
Length: 11 ft
Baggage: 46 cu ft
*with single pilot and 500-lb payload; NBAA IFR fuel reserves with 100-nm alternate
**with single pilot and 500-lb payload
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Mark Huber (firstname.lastname@example.com) is a private pilot with experience in more than 50 aircraft models.
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Building and Maintaining Effective Firewall Configurations
Perimeter defense will always be a hot-button topic in the security world, and for good reason: Perimeter defenses are our first and often most effective way to block an attack from reaching the internal network. And while deploying a robust perimeter defense isn't rocket science, it's not exactly child's play, either. From both a strategic and operational perspective, effective perimeter security is a complex and constantly evolving animal. To do it right requires daily attention.
Many enterprises fail to configure their firewalls properly when they are installed, or they fail to check and maintain those configurations as they change over time. As a result, many enterprises are left with major vulnerabilities in their defenses, and attackers are able to simply bypass the firewall to get the information they want. In this Dark Reading report, we discuss methods for configuring firewalls correctly in the first place, and for monitoring firewall configuration and change to ensure that new openings haven't been created in enterprise defenses. (S7350913)
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