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perfect bodies, cellulite, and a little rebellion.
i don't have a perfect body.
i have cellulite; i will always have cellulite.
but you know what, i don't know a single woman without it. every women i know has it, every woman i have ever known has had it, and moreover, every woman i have ever seen sit on the subway in that particular way that reveals a bit of flesh, has it.
if there is a woman without it, i would like to meet her. and then i would like to know what she eats. and a full breakdown of her medical history,if i could take a look at that, just for shits and giggles--well, that'd be helpful.
thing is, i have this suspicion, that that woman does not exist.
i mean... okay, fine, maybe she does. but she is a rare bird, that one.
so you can understand my ire when i come across tabloid headlines proclaiming celebrities with cellulite! as though it is something new and unusual, rarely occuring in nature. when in actuality, what's rarely occuring is the display of a real body, of any sort, in any sort of glossy magazine.
so let me, let you, in on a little secret.
my body isn't perfect. i have cellulite and fleshy hips and more moles than a person can count. i have rosacea on my cheeks and a scar above my right eye and some sort of growth just above my left buttocks that i'm determined to get the dermatlogist to remove for no other reason than it absolutely freaks. me. out.
on top of all that nonsense my under eye circles are a force to be reckoned with and my feet are a source of great concern to anyone who has ever given me a pedicure. are you sure you don't want the spa treatment? they ask. and always i get the sense that the question is driven more by actual concern than money.
but holy hell if i don't love this body of mine. if i'm not completely smitten with the little renegade mole that sits on my right cheek. that little mole that only just appeared about a year ago and as the months pass seems to get ever so slightly, just a bit, bigger. i love that i can chart constellations on my body with all the moles i have. and that only a very small number--the very best--have seen the secret stores of all my spots.
i love that the scar above my right eye tells a story and the stretch marks on my breasts point to my femininty. i love that i can't quite make out whether i have my mother's nose or my father's nose and most people i know have a different idea about it. i love that this body gets me from bed each morning, that this body does things that so surpasses my understanding.
certainly there are mornings that i wake and wish i wasn't five foot, ten. and certainly there are mornings i wish i knew what it was to be blond with thinner hips and perkier boobs. but usually i'm also wondering what it would be to have a perkier attitude. (perk, as it turns out, is not my thing. and truth be told, my boobs are okay).
i lost years of my life to wanting to lose weight.
and then, not too terribely long ago, i realized that the desire to change my body was the least interesting thing about me.
(that desire is in fact the least interesting thing about every woman i know).
it is not lost on me, however, that how i moved from a person consumed by wanting to lose weight to a person who couldn't really be bothered to then a person who not only couldn't be bothered but also acutally loved her body--well, that story--that trajectory is probably one of the most interesting things about me.
you see, i think to love our bodies in a world or a society or whatever-you-want-to-call-it that tells us we shouldn't is a powerful act of rebellion--an even greater act of love.
it is to say i refuse to buy those tabloids to see who has cellulite or who has lost weight or gained weight or grown a third head. i refuse to look at advertisements without also bringing in the knowledge that what i'm seeing is not real--it has been doctored and changed and tampered with. the vectors have been pushed and prodded to make for slimmer thighs and whiter teeth and waists so small that they don't exist in nature. it is to refuse to allow for my womanhood to be distilled to nothing more than what i look like. to refuse to buy products and spend money in search of an ideal that isn't ideal at all--a standard that is purposefully unattainable so that women just like me--smart, independent, loving women--begin to second guess and question and live in a perpetual state of doubt and plummeting self-worth and then spend money to climb out of the hole in which i was not just invited into, but pushed.
i want to know what it is to live to in a world, where we, as women, say enough. enough of this nonsense. and okay, so we're not there yet, i know that. but at least let me add my voice to my betters and my peers who have gone before me and said, there's more to life than this, and so i love my body just as it is.
60 comments:
- Nicole said...
I hope your words give strength and to the women out there who struggle with accepting their own bodies (used to be me). This world needs more love and acceptance and less poking and prodding. Thank you.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Erin {pughs' news} said...
I loved this, Meg. So, so much.
Thank you.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- nelson said...
Your words and your strength are so, so admirable.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Jacob Phelps said...
Meg, you are so, so wonderful. I struggled with body image for so many years. And I still am. But, i've learned to be healthy and exercise and just make it a lifestyle. It's so easy now. I've lost 130 lbs and counting. Not that that extent of weight loss even concerns you in the least, but just throwing that out there.
I, too, have small imperfections on my body. But you are so beautiful on the inside and out, also in writing. I try to live by that. You are you, Meg. Cellulite and all. Imperfection is beauty.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Abigail Leigh said...
Oh Meg, this is incredibly inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for this.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- JacPfef said...
Oh yes. Thank you, thank you.
All things that need to be shouted from great heights.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
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- Tania said...
You read my thoughts. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. I couldn't agree more!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- sarah nicole said...
What a perfect post for a Monday morning. Thank you.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
holy hell, meg. that was something. actually took my breath away. my already substantial love for you just trifolded. wowza.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Kmarie said...
This is perfection. SO much so I need to link it. It is so good to hear that other women are fighting these ridiculous concepts. Bravo. I still have a ways to go but I fight it too...depends on the day really:)
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- mattie said...
you hit the nail on the head with your statement about wanting to lose weight being the least interesting thing about people. it's true! i've recently come to the conclusion, thankfully, that my body is always changing. so what if today it has one more pound on it than yesterday (as long as i have healthy eating habits and indulge every once in a while, i don't think it matters what the scale says). i'll never fit into the jeans i wore just before i got married, but that's okay because i have two beautiful, healthy children to show for it! it drives me crazy when people are obsessed with the way their bodies look. it's uninteresting, it's selfish, and people could put that energy into much more beneficial things.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Taylor Yves said...
It's true. Cellulite happens. I'm quite a small person but I still feel the cellulite under my legs when I sit down ... and actually it fascinates me!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Dancing Branflake said...
I recently came to the conclusion that blogging about weight loss is only interesting if you lost over 100 pounds.
love this post in so many ways.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Erin said...
Bravo! I have learned in the past few years that to be healthy and to be "perfect" (in body) are two completely different ideas. I love my body and I'm learning to love it more and more every day. After all, the things a woman's body can do... isn't it incredible?!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
well said, thank you. I love this post.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Devin said...
That was hands down the best thing I've read in a long while. I'm 20 and have been struggling with my body image for a long time, up until very recently. In the past month, I've come across so many written pieces, much like yours, that are inspiring and powerful and really make me feel different about myself and my self-worth. So thank you for speaking out. Thank you for loving yourself, because it truly helps me love myself more as well.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- ~BB~ said...
Love your attitude. I learned long ago that I would never look like the girls in magazines so I stopped paying attention. I love my body - every size six inch of it. It's not the touted "four" or even "two" -no sir, it's six and in some pants sizes even an eight and after a weekend of indulging can balloon up to even a ten. And I love it. I have hips, and ass, and boobs. All on the bigger side. I love my body - it's beautiful and strong and my confidence in it makes it even more beautiful. And cellulite - it happens. So be it.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Rachel said...
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- Holly said...
will you marry me?? LOL i <3 this post!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
Lovely post. But you really should get that growing mole checked out.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- L.A. said...
I wish I had your courage. Someday. Someday I will. And someday soon I hope.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Jenni Austria Germany said...
i actually don't have cellulite.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
Love this, Meg.
Also though, if you have new moles or moles that change in size, be sure to tell your dermatologist about THEM as well!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Nicole said...
this is beautiful. thanks for posting!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Little Tree Vintage said...
great, great post. you are so right. well done
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Robby Spratt said...
Really excellent post, Meg!
Good job!
Every woman should read this.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Brittan said...
thanks for this, meg. very important words to read during a struggle with my body the likes of which i haven't seen since high school. you really are beautiful inside and out.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- meg fee said...
I have a strong history if skin cancer in my family and I go see the same dermatologist every six months--as I encourage others to do as well. Thanks for the concern--I am in fact on top of it!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Taylor said...
True story, but some of us (ahem me) have more cellulite than others. Still working on getting over it! It's a tough one.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
I love this. My rational self KNOWS that I have a damn good body, but my irrational self tends to win a lot of the time and remind me of all my little flaws- but I'm starting to come around to them. Thank you, this has made me realise that it is ok to like myself a little bit. You're brilliant.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- sara said...
you write so beautifully and truthfully and everything in this is wonderful
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- tandaschroeder said...
Well said, my dear! Lately, I've definitely been down on myself for not having the rockstar body that...doesn't seem to exist often. Love this post. You have a way with words, and you are an inspiration.
♥ xoxo.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Leah Conroy said...
Great post, I'm with you!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Norah said...
Well put. Thank you!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
You could have no idea of the perfect timing of this post...
Today, you saved me. You pulled me out of the abyss that is the eating disorder that plagues me perpetually -- and you did it for long enough to give me moments today when I could actually enjoy myself and look down at my dimpled thighs and say, "Huh, you're not so bad."
Please know how thankful I am for this today.
Best wishes,
- Monday, June 18, 2012
You could have no idea of the perfect timing of this post...
Today, you saved me. You pulled me out of the abyss that is the eating disorder that plagues me perpetually -- and you did it for long enough to give me moments today when I could actually enjoy myself and look down at my dimpled thighs and say, "Huh, you're not so bad."
Please know how thankful I am for this today.
Best wishes,
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Jen B. said...
Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and I'm enamored, other times, I wish I had any other body but my own. On those days, when I see those glossy covers with "perfect" bodies, I feel very inadequate. And then I read a piece like this that reminds me that I am not alone. That so many other women feel as I do and look the way that I look. And that I shouldn't be ashamed of the tiny stretch marks that I have on each hip or the change in my boobs because I got them from growing another life inside of me, from using my body to bring a baby into the world. And the bit of cellulite, well that is harder to reckon with sometimes, but regardless, it's still my body and I am amazed by all that it has done and continues to do. (as it currently works on baby #2)
Thanks for sharing your story! :)
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- a day with kate said...
this is amazing!!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Jen B. said...
I wrote a few similar pieces and thought you might want to check them out. This is the first one and it will link you to the others.
- Monday, June 18, 2012
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- bella said...
ahhhhh you write so truthfully, and with such insight! i wait with baited breath for every post x
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Anna said...
oh soul sister. I' 5'10", just had three moles removed last week because of their "suspicious" look & have three more visits to go before i'm done with these suspicious moles. and you know what, i am so pleased to have read this right today because it reminded me of so much I often forget. and because i am proud to know a strong soul sister of mine & share so much in common with me. : )
keep on, lady!
- Monday, June 18, 2012
- Janelle said...
I loved reading this. And I appreciate the irony that many mornings I wake up and wish that I wasn't 5'0" and smaller, less perky breasts so I didn't have to worry about what to do with them.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Tiffany said...
Beautiful, Meg, and so true. Thank you for sharing your heart and your struggles--it's always good to know that everyone has these same issues as I do!
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Toni Lehman said...
Beautifully said!
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- ritika said...
thank you meg.
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- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Melissa @ whativelearnedhere said...
Thank you so much for sharing these words and thoughts - So true.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Freya Lily said...
I breath every word you write. I am constantly in a place where I battle with my body. I just want to accept myself for who I am and love myself. I am ever so slowly getting there. Thank you for those encouraging words.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Krys72599 said...
Thanks, Meg. I HAD to write a post about your post... Here you go: http://krysworld.blogspot.com/2012/06/so-several-months-ago-i-found-wild-and.html
You're a great writer and have the great ability to simply and succinctly tell it like it is! I like these "real" posts almost more than your creative writing...
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- The Lewicutt's est 2006 said...
Impeccable timing, my friend. I've been on a two week dessert binge and this just in... can't button the top button of my pants this week. Oooops! Ebbs and flows with this body of mine and I am unapologetic for that.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Brady said...
This is awesome! I'm with ya. Enough.
- Tuesday, June 19, 2012
- Morgan said...
Beautifully written! Thank you.
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- RetreatingAndAdvancing said...
It was a pleasure to read this, Meg!
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- elizabeth shay said...
I needed to hear this tonight.
I've been going through an internal struggle of the sorts lately, trying to make my body "better"...whatever that should mean and not getting around to the "i love my body" part
Thank you for sharing this, for making your voice known.
I hope you continue to write about this, and how you overcame the struggle that is loving your own body.
- Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- Sera said...
once again, you inspire me. thanks, meg! i needed to read this.
- Thursday, June 21, 2012
- debsfreckles said...
oh my...amen. I can't think of anything to say but AMEN!
- Friday, June 29, 2012
- lene b said...
this post moved me close to tears. such important words. thank you. so much.
- Sunday, July 01, 2012
- Lillian said...
Meg, this post makes me think that you- and many of your readers- might like this: http://verilymag.com/. Heck, I just might email it to you.
- Wednesday, July 11, 2012


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I was surprised back in September when a new entry in Kotobukiya's line of "Bishoujo" figures—normally a little on the revealing side—played it demure when it came to Mass Effect's Commander Shepard.
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I've been thinking about writing this post for a while, but I didn't want to offend all the 10 people using it... Okay, that was a cheap shot. Anyway, ladies and gentlemen, here are my thoughts on the next big thing, the social network that is supposed to kill Facebook - the one and only Google+!
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Each week, we'll ask our stable of scribes to weigh in on the three most important NBA topics of the day — and then give you a chance to step on the scale, too, in the comments below.
Week 37: Dwight's choice | Smartest early-offseason move | Summer League must-sees
Which offseason transaction will look most brilliant next spring?
Steve Aschburner, NBA.com: Andre Iguodala will help Golden State tremendously, and my hunch is it will show via an exciting regular season, a top-four seed in the West and a strong postseason run of two, maybe three rounds. Jarrett Jack played well for the Warriors last season but Iguodala can help facilitate their offense, too, without Jack's occasional ball domination. And Iguodala can defend the league's most dangerous wings, especially with the bonus motivation he'll have from that contract-reneging thing Sacramento did last week.
Fran Blinebury, NBA.com: Toss a coin: Doc Rivers to the Clippers or Andre Iguodala to the Warriors.
Jeff Caplan, NBA.com: Andre Iguodala with Golden State. For the same reasons Denver loved him last season, Mark Jackson and the Warriors will love his experience on a young club, plus his size and rugged defending on the perimeter, a big-time need. Golden State ranked in the bottom half in the league last season giving up more than 100 points a game. Also, Iguodala really improved his 3-point shooting with the Nuggets as the season wore on and if that continues in Golden State then look out.
Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.com: The Rockets sign Dwight Howard. He will be healthier than last season with the Lakers, which is important. And he will be more engaged than last season with the Lakers, which is everything. He knows he can't float through long stretches like before. D12 with issues was one of the best centers anyway. Howard with a renewed determination could be everything Houston hoped it would get. That gives him one season without the emotional drama.
John Schuhmann, NBA.com: The Indiana Pacers were one game from knocking off the Heat (and lost Game 1 at the buzzer) this year. Indy's starting lineup outscored the Heat by 46 points in the series and was strong offensively all season, but their bench was absolutely awful. Along with the return of Danny Granger and the continued development of Paul George, the additions of shooters C.J. Watson and Chris Copeland could be what gets the Pacers over the hump.
Sekou Smith, NBA.com: It's hard to top the Los Angeles Clippers swiping Doc Rivers from the Boston Celtics at arguably the most critical juncture in franchise history to date (Chris Paul bolting for greener pastures in free agency would have had a far more devastating effect on the Clippers than anything Dwight Howard's departure will to the Los Angeles Lakers). But there is one transaction that sticks out. If Indiana Pacers boss Larry Bird is right about Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce having plenty left in their tanks, the Brooklyn Nets could very well be in the middle of the championship mix next spring.
Lang Whitaker, NBA.com's All Ball blog: How about Utah trading with Golden State for Richard Jefferson, Andris Biedrins and Brandon Rush? And did we mention they get another first-round pick in 2014? I know it's not a great trade from a basketball standpoint — it's odd when you give up no players in a trade and don't really improve — but with free agents Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap also gone, Utah now seems committed to youth next season. So, we'll see a lot of Trey Burke, Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter, and they'll lose a lot of games. But two first rounders in the prospect-rich 2014 Draft could make a big difference.


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Cotton production in the two top-producing states is off to a slow start, which could result in a significantly smaller 2008 U.S. cotton crop this fall of between 12 million and 13 million bales, according to market analysts. USDA has projected a U.S. cotton crop of 14.5 million bales.
In Texas, "the crop has been hit with 100-degree temperatures, a three-day period of high wind and blowing sand that cut a lot of cotton down, followed by more dry weather," said Carl Anderson, professor, Extension specialist emeritus, Texas A&M University, speaking at the Ag Market Network's June teleconference.
Texas is beyond replanting dates for most areas, according to Anderson. "I expect the Texas crop has already lost a million acres of the 4.7 million acres planted. Last year, we had only a 200,000-acre loss. Yields will also be reduced from last year's crop. I expect this will cut our crop by 1 million to 1.5 million bales, indicating a Texas crop of 6.5 million to 7 million bales."
Anderson noted that Texas and Georgia — which is also off to a slow start — "account for over 60 percent of the planted acreage in the United States." Because of this, Anderson projects a U.S. cotton crop of less than 13 million bales.
Under that scenario, and if export demand continues to be strong as expected, the projected U.S. old crop carryover of over 10 million bales could be cut by more than half.
O.A. Cleveland, professor emeritus, Mississippi State University, isn't discounting the potential of the U.S. cotton crop just yet. Cleveland recalled a recent spring when a "pathetic" Mississippi cotton crop turned into a record crop by fall. "It seems like the market kills the crop two to three times a year. I think it's far too early to suggest that these significant problems in Texas are going to last. Nonetheless, it could happen."
Cleveland also noted that with the high prices for corn and soybeans, "we could lose another 1 million to 2 million acres of cotton next year if cotton prices don't follow corn and soybeans. Cotton has to show a little 'umph' to keep acreage. I'm optimistic long-term without question."
In the world, Anderson noted that foreign cotton production is expected to fall about 20 million bales short of use, which is about the same deficit gap as in the last two years. World production is expected to decline by about 3 million to 4 million bales, with much of the decline coming from the United States, due to the decrease in planted acreage.
Anderson believes that new crop world stocks could decline by 5 million bales, versus USDA's forecast of 7.5 million bales. "Either way, we're headed toward a smaller carryover and a better balance between supply and demand in the world. But we have to get this surplus out of our way and out of our warehouses."
As for prices, Anderson expects the A-Index (a representation of the international price of raw cotton) to increase from the current 73-cent level to nearly 80 cents for the coming season. Anderson believes the average price received by U.S. farmers will be somewhere around 72 cents, "which basically means there won't be any counter-cyclical payment. If there is, it's going to be very slim.
"The structure of the cotton price is now operating under a complete new set of unpredictable forces. It's very difficult to feel comfortable with what might happen in the market. That puts a lot of pressure on everyone to figure out how to deal with explosive price changes."
Anderson said that in order to insure that futures and cash prices will converge, the cotton industry will test the effective ability to deliver cotton on the futures contract price. "We're hoping that this will control the price more in line with supply and demand, at least in the nearby futures contract. It won't save the possibility of volatile price moves of any contract out in the future."
Anderson noted that the July futures price, which has been in the mid-60-cent range for the past several weeks, "has encouraged a rather large amount of export sales. On the other hand the movement of cotton is limited by the lack of containers, railcars and the high cost of shipping.
"We have a lot of things to work through. I'm bearish short-run, but I turn bullish as we get into December 2008 and 2009."
Meanwhile export sales of cotton have picked up considerably in recent weeks. During a two-week period in late May and early June, sales averaged well over 400,000 bales per week. Shipments for the week ending May 31 picked up a little at 308,000 bales, but according Mike Stevens, Swiss Financial Services, "that's way behind what we need to do" (to reach export forecasts for old crop cotton).
Stevens added that there is a strong seasonal pattern that December cotton usually begins to decline from the third week of June, once the planting scares are winding down. In fact, December cotton has declined 14 of the last 15 years from the third week of June on."


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Stage 1 of the tour was 88km, which sounded easy until the weather + road conditions came to the party. You know that things are sketchy when even the Nicole Cookes and Marianne Voses in the peleton are going 12kph around corners. I think everyone had a hard time finding reasons why they were doing this sport yesterday. One of the Great Britain riders summed it up perfectly for me: 'I quit cycling around 10 times during that race!' To add to the mix, the first stage of a tour is always edgy, with people jostling for position and anxious to set up a good GC position for the rest of the tour.
Yesterday Rachel Neylan had some bad luck and came down hard. Luckily she hasn't broken any bones but did have some internal bleeding which meant a night in hospital, some surgery and a few hours in intensive care. She is hopefully coming out of hospital today. Rachel had a great race in Durango-Duarango 2 days ago and finished 10th in a top class field. Our thoughts and best wishes are with Rach for a speedy recovery.
This kind of racing really makes me respect all the seasoned pro riders, who race in all conditions, all year, and train in the snow and ice when they are home in the winter. Bike races are rarely cancelled due to the weather. A favourite saying amongst cyclists is 'Harden The F* Up'. Crikey, if some of these chicks were any harder I'd be mistaking them for day-old Italian bread.
This period in Spain is a big racing block – with the world cup, Durango-Durango (1 day race) and the tour, we will have been racing 7 times in 8 days. Between mouthfuls of pasta I'm trying to remind myself that it is all good prep for the women's Giro d'Italia which runs for 10 days in early July.
Stage 2 begins at 3:30pm this arvo – 114km including some gnarly cols. And I am… you guessed it, rider #13. To follow tradition I've switched one of my numbers upside down. I've been waiting ages to do this, woohoo!
Ride happy.


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When moving, Super Cheap Boxes in Sandhurst it is inevitable that you need boxes to place all of your belongings in. Could you imagine taking all of your things and placing them inside a moving truck without having something to put everything in? That would literally take you forever and it is that very reason why moving boxes are so important in the moving process. That's worse than going to a supermarket and having all of your items placed inside the cart without bags. Your time placing the items in your car could double, triple, or even quadruple without them. Now just imagine moving an entire house that way. But the invention of the moving box has made the entire moving process easier.
However, Best Moving Boxes To Buy are made out of paper and paper is made out of trees. That means that more and more trees are cut down to make these beloved moving boxes that make our lives easier. Then there is the fact that many of these moving boxes end up meeting their demise in the dump rather than being reused. It is here that they become mushy messes of wet paper that really isn't all that great for the environment. That box could have been sold or given to a moving supply store to be reused by other movers. That means less demand for moving boxes, so fewer trees are cut down to meet the demand. That also means no mushy cardboard adding to the demise of our environment.
Are there any cons?
There are cons no matter which way you look at it. The new boxes are more expensive when moving is expensive enough. The old boxes have been used by others and could possibly have fleas or spiders in them. The supermarket boxes have come from places that you are not familiar with, Carton Boxes For Shipping so you don't know what might be inside of them. However, spiders, fleas, and other annoyances exist within the moving supply store. You never know when a spider might crawl up into that crisp new box. You don't even know where those boxes were before they arrived to the store. They had to be shipped there somehow as well, right? So don't let any of that bother you. Think about the environment and what you are doing to make the world a better place to live. Every little bit counts.
5 Hidden Costs of Moving Companies
Packaging fragile goods for shipping or storage may seem like an easy task; however, there is more to it than meets the eye. To make absolutely sure that your items won't be damaged along the way, employ just a few simple tactics and ensure that your packaging materials are of top quality and strength. Read on for handy tips on packing fragile items in corrugated boxes.
What type of box should I use?
There are a number of cardboard boxes on the market today, many of which are simply unsuitable for packaging precious and breakable items. The trick is to use boxes made from corrugated cardboard only. This is one of the strongest types of cardboard used in the packaging industry and it is available in various strengths such as single wall, double wall and triple wall.
o Fill all remaining gaps in the box with loose fill/void fill and make sure that it is packed tight with no room for movement.
o Cover any sharp edges with cardboard or edge protectors.
o Remember to always seal your package with proper packaging tape and to label it with appropriate warning stickers, such as 'fragile' or 'handle with care'.
By following these small rules you're ruling out more chances that your item will be damaged in the shipping or storage process.
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Professional carpet cleaning is a part of household maintenance routine that has to happen once or twice a year depending on the home's needs and the level of contamination. Apart from keeping your floors aesthetically pleasing, deep carpet cleaning conducted by qualified pros with the application of designated appliances and supplies serves a number of other important purposes, like:
- prolonging the life of the carpet by providing gentle cleaning treatment, ultimate dust, and dirt extraction without damaging the fibers, but preserving the shape, the texture and the color of the carpet, making it function for much longer;
- removing stubborn stains regular remedies available at the stores or homemade solutions can't combat;
- make the carpets safer for people living in the house by getting rid of most of the bacteria, dust buildup and other things, the accumulation of which often cause allergic reactions, asthma attacks;
- rejuvenate home's interior by making dull, dirty carpets look as good, fresh and bright as new;
- prevent the emergence of dust mites and bed bugs, which consider carpet fibers, especially if they're a bit dirty and moist, as perfect homes;
- get rid of terrible odors, pet stains and evidence of other similar accidents that ended up on your carpet;
- conform to the requirements of carpet warranty, as those normally call for professional deep cleanings every year or year and a half;
- making further everyday carpet maintenance easier.
Even though hiring professional carpet cleaners instead of renting deep cleaning equipment and attempting to operate it on your own will save you a lot of time and effort, as well as prove itself to be more efficient, it still requires a certain level of preparation. There're a few things carpet cleaners would appreciate if you did prior to their visit to eliminate possible inconveniences, let them get to business right away and ensure a positive experience.
You don't need to do much, but you'd probably like to take these steps to get your home ready for professional carpet cleaning.
How to prepare for professional deep carpet cleaning
1. Vacuum high-traffic areas if possible
It might sound ridiculous to vacuum your carpets right before the cleaner's visit, but professionals aren't necessarily coming to vacuum your floors (the task you may easily get done on your own, but rather focus on deep cleaning and hard to remove stains. Thus, vacuum your carpets briefly to pick up major dust and dirt to let your cleaners get to deep cleaning right away.
Ask your pros if they'd like you to vacuum, though, as some pros prefer to do that themselves and some include pre-cleaning vacuuming as a free bonus.
2. Pick up small things and remove fragile items
Basically, you need to free the battlefield for cleaners. Small pieces of furniture, breakable decorations, fragile valuables, kids/pets toys and toy boxes, live floor plants make the cleaner's job more difficult and take their time away. However, they'll surely help you with bulkier furniture and heavier items that have to be moved in order to reach to the carpet. Just make sure to check the company's policy to see if it charges for furniture moving to be able to eliminate extra costs.
3. Take care of pets and kids
Most cleaners don't like entering homes with loose dogs for obvious reasons. They also warn pet owners about the fact that they'll have to keep the doors opened to drag the hoses in. And that might be a problem if the pets aren't allowed outside unattended. Additionally, it's not recommended to let pets play on carpets that have just been deep cleaned. So, gate the pets away so that they don't mess with cleaners, their equipment, and cleaning products. Keeping young kids entertained outside of the cleaners' operation zone might be a good idea as well.
4. Don't forget to point out problem areas
Mention particularly contaminated areas, hidden stains, urine spots, as well as express your expectations concerning deep cleaning technique and cleaning products you'd like to be used. Surely, carpet cleaners are aware of stains that occur on carpets, but it's nice to point them out during the pre-cleaning inspection, especially if there're any under the furniture.
Let the pros know if your carpets are supposed to be treated in a certain way. If you're set on certain kind of cleaners you'd like to be used on your carpets or if you have any concerns regarding the cleaning procedure, don't be intimidated to ask your questions, as the ultimate goal of providers of high-quality carpet cleaning services is to make their customers happy.
5. Free a parking spot
Carpet cleaners need to park quite close to the entrance to be able to use their truck-mounted deep cleaning equipment. Rearrange your family vehicles to let a bigger truck park close enough to the entrance or free a garage lot of your garage doors' height allows bigger cars to get in.
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Question How many moving boxes do I need?
Every household is different, which makes every move different. That also means that there can be a large amount of variation in the number of type of moving boxes they'll need. For example, if you have a large number of filled bookcases, you're likely to need more small boxes to hold all the books (larger boxes can't take the weight of heavy books without breaking). If you're a "pack-rat", that also means you need more boxes, just as you do if you have been living in the same place for a larger number of years.
That being said, here is a table of recommended box quantities:
* 1-2 Rooms:
* 7-10 Small
* 3-5 Medium
* 3-5 Large
* 2 Dish Pack Boxes
* 1-2 Wardrobe Boxes
* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer
* Small moving boxes: approximately 15" x 12" x 10"
* Medium moving boxes: approximately 18" x 15" x 12"
* Large moving boxes: approximately 18" x 17" x 20"
* Dish pack boxes: approximately 18" x 18" x 28"
* Wardrobe moving boxes: approximately 24" x 24" x 40"
* File boxes: 15" x 12" x 10"
Two other notes:
* It's best to keep to the weight of moving boxes below 50 pounds, and better yet to keep them below 30 pounds. Otherwise, boxes are both difficult to handle and more likely to break or burst. * Try to keep boxes filled to the top flaps. Over-filled boxes do not stack well and are more likely to break open. Under-filled boxes tend to cave in.


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Movements in how California teaches would-be motorcyclists how to ride their bikes could signal a greater change nationwide, after Total Control Training ousted the long-time running MSF Basic RiderCourse for California's Motorcyclist Safety Program (CSMP).
Total Control Training will take over the CSMP from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) starting January 1, 2015. The class is administered by the California Highway Patrol, and is a major gateway for new riders in the Golden State — roughly 65,000 new motorcyclists take the CSMP each year, at 120 sites.
Total Control Training is so far the only riding program that meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training, and the group has won contracts to train new riders in the military.


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Peterson Suffers Allergic Reaction
Viking running back Adrian Peterson suffered an allergic reaction at lunch in Mankato Monday that sent him to a local hospital. Coach Leslie Frazier said Peterson ate some seafood that caused his face to swell and shortness of breath. An ambulance was called and Peterson was diagnosed with a allergic reaction at the hospital.
Peterson returned to the Minnesota State University-Mankato residence hall after the scare and Frazier says he's "fine now". The Vikings will practice today from 2:45 to 5:30 this afternoon in full pads in Mankato.


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Creighton softball head coach Brent Vigness announced five additions to the team for the 2013-14 season on Friday, each signing a National Letter of Intent last month to play for the Bluejays.
Five prospective student athletes signed with the Jays during the early signing period in November including Jen Daro a senior from Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Kassidy Kingsley a senior from Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City and Jessica Lewis a senior from Camarillo, Calif. Joining the trio are twin sisters Alex and Mac Millspaugh who just completed their freshman seasons at Butler Community College not far from their hometown of Wichita, Kan.
Daro is an accomplished utility player from Omaha Skutt who played primarily as an infielder during her four-year career but also saw time in the circle. She started every game of her career while helping to lead the SkyHawks to a record of 104-20 over those four seasons. Daro and her teammates won the 2011 Nebraska Class B state high school softball championship under the direction of head coach Keith Engelkamp. The team never finished lower than fourth in the state tournament during Daro's career while claiming district championships each year and the River Cities Conference Championship in each of her final two seasons.
In mid-September Daro set two Class B state records with three home runs and nine RBI in a game during a 10-6 win over Norris. The three homers also tied the state record for most home runs in a game across all classes. With a .480 career batting average, Daro ranks No. 8 all-time in the state of Nebraska. She also holds numerous high school career records at Omaha Skutt including games played (124), hits (150), at-bats (319), runs scored (111), RBI (126), home runs (18), doubles (46), extra-base hits (72) and walks (49).
In an impressive senior campaign this fall, Daro hit .557 during the regular season with 39 hits including 12 home runs. The 5-foot-5 right-hander's dozen homers helped Omaha Skutt set a Class B state record with 29 home runs in a season. Daro also won all four of her decisions in the circle this year including a perfect game thrown on senior day resulting in a 0.34 ERA for 2012. Defensively, Daro turned in an outstanding season at shortstop. As a result, she was selected to participate in the Nebraska Coaches All-Star Game.
The senior team captain earned All-Nebraska First Team honors for the second straight season from the Omaha World-Herald in 2012 after claiming second team honors as a sophomore. The paper also recognized Daro as a member of the Class B All-State First Team as well as the All-Omaha Area squad in each of her final three seasons. Additionally, Daro claimed a Super State team honor as well as Class B All-State First Team from the Lincoln Journal-Star for a second straight year.
Daro won River Cities All-Conference honors and River Cities Academic All-Conference accolades in each of her final three campaigns.
In the off-season, Daro is a member of the Nebraska Fury Gold coached by Mike Heard. She was a member of the Omaha Quakes summer softball squad for six seasons.
Off the field Daro is just as accomplished in the classroom making the honor roll each semester. A member of the National Honor Society, Daro was a Believers and Achievers Nominee and Youth Leadership Omaha nominee.
An active member of her church, Daro helps with numerous community service projects. She is also a member of the Habitat for Humanity SkyHawk Chapter and Big Hawk Little Hawk.
Daro is the daughter of James and Diane Daro of Bennington, Nebraska, and has one brother, JD. Her father played football at Dana College and her mother played basketball and softball at Peru State College. Daro plans on majoring in biology at Creighton as part of a pre-med program.
Fellow Creighton signee Kassidy Kingsley is a senior right-handed pitcher and utility player for Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City. She is a defensive stalwart in the field committing just two errors as a senior and earning the Best Defensive Player award in each of her final two seasons. She also earned the Top Player Award in her final campaign at PC North under the direction of Misty Shaklee. Kingsley helped lead PC North to a 20-11 record and advance to the Oklahoma Class 6A regional finals this fall.
In her senior campaign Kingsley hit .303 for the Panthers with 20 hits including three extra-base hits. She batted in 11 runs and also scored 11 times to go with nine stolen bases in 24 games. Kingsley also posted a.364 slugging percentage and .324 on-base percentage as a senior.
Kingsley also made 10 appearances in the circle for PC North in 2012. The 5-foot-8 right-handed pitcher struck out 36 batters and held opponents to a .160 batting average at the plate in 31 innings pitched. Kingsley and a teammate combined for seven strikeouts and a no-hitter in the second game of the season.
The four-year letterwinner earned All-District 1 First Team honors in her final season. Kingsley also nabbed honorable mention recognition on The Oklahoman Big All-City softball roster this fall. She also won All-Metro Conference honors on three occasions.
In the off-season, Kingsley is a member of the Oklahoma Exclusive Gold.
Off the field Kingsley is a member of DECA and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also volunteered her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Panther Pals. Kingsley also mentored and tutored underprivileged youth as part of the AmeriCorps program.
Kingsley is the daughter of David and Diahanna Kingsley of Oklahoma City, and has three sisters: Cally, Kayla and Keely. Her sister Kayla currently plays softball at the University of Missouri. Kingsley is undecided on a major.
Another recent Creighton signee, Jessica Lewis, is a senior infielder for Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, Calif.
As a junior last spring at Grace Brethren under the direction of Vic Paladino, Lewis hit .491 with 26 hits including 11 extra-base hits. She posted 14 RBI, scored 18 runs and was a perfect 12-of-12 in stolen bases attempts. Lewis owned a .792 slugging percentage and .542 on-base percentage last season. The 5-foot-4 shortstop recorded a fielding percentage of .906 and claimed best defensive player honors for 2012.
Lewis earned Second Team honors from the Tri-Valley League last season. She started the year with a .833 batting average and 10 hits, including three triples and three doubles, seven RBI and 10 runs scored through the first four games of 2012.
As a freshman Lewis and the Lancers advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Division VI semifinals.
In the off-season, Lewis is a member of the Pacific Coast Predators 18U Gold Travel Team. She helped lead the Predators to an ASA 18U Gold Western National Championship in 2012.
Off the field, Lewis is an honor roll student and earned Academic All-League honors as a junior. She also claimed scholar-athlete recognition in 2011 and 2010. Lewis is a member of the National Honor Society, the California Scholarship Federation and the leadership committee at Grace Brethren.
Active in the Camarillo Christian Church, Lewis attends weekly youth groups and has volunteered for several community service activities.
Lewis is the daughter of James and Jeanine Lewis of Camarillo, Calif., and has two sisters: Jamie and Janelle. She is undecided on a major.
Also signing with the Bluejays last month were twin sisters Alex and Mac Millspaugh from Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kan. The Millspaugh battery, of Mac in the circle and Alex behind the plate, helped lead the Grizzlies to the 2012 NJCAA Softball Division I Championship Tournament in their freshman campaigns last summer under the direction of head coach Doug Chance. Butler also captured conference and regional championships along the way.
Alex started 52 games last season behind the plate. She hit .289 with 41 hits including four home runs and nine doubles for Butler. Alex also batted in 24 runs and was second on the team with 287 putouts. The 5-foot-7 catcher earned All-Jayhawk Conference Second Team honors in her first season with the Grizzlies.
Mac made a team-high 40 appearances in the circle for Butler last season resulting in a 19-10 record. She led the pitching staff in wins (19), starts (32), ERA (1.91), complete games (12), innings pitched (176.1) and strikeouts (172). At the plate, the 5-foot-6 pitcher hit .282 with 22 hits with eight going for extra bases including a home run. She batted in 11 runs and scored 15 times for the Grizzlies.
In her first season at Butler, Mac earned Jayhawk Conference Most Valuable Player honors and claimed the Jayhawk Conference Freshman of the Year award.
Prior to their arrival in El Dorado, Alex and Mac were four-time letterwinners at Wichita Northwest High School under the tutelage of head coach Merri Copeland. The Millspaughs helped lead Northwest to three regional championships and a pair of City League titles during their careers. The sisters also played basketball all four years at Northwest.
At Northwest, Mac earned All-Metro Team honors as a senior shortstop a year after claiming the accolade as a junior pitcher. She also claimed All-City First team honors in both years for those respective positions. Alex earned All-City Second Team honors as a senior catcher in 2011 a season after claiming All-City First Team recognition as a junior.
Off the field in high school, both were honor roll students and ranked among the top 10 percent in their class each year with Mac named class valedictorian in 2011. The sisters were members of the National Honor Society and the Link Crew, a freshman aid program, over their final two years of high school.
Both ladies plan to pursue a business degree at Creighton.
Alex and Mac are the daughters of David and Sharri Millspaugh of Wichita, Kan., and have two other sisters, Brittany and Erica.
Creighton opens the 2013 season at the Kajikawa Classic hosted by Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Feb. 7-9.


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On the Road Notes & Analysis
The free On the Road notes include comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. These free notes consist of about 74 pages (22,005 words) and contain the following sections:
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On the Road Plot Summary
Salvatore Paradise, an aspiring writer, meets the enigmatic Dean Moriarty after the break up of his first marriage. He is immediately fascinated by him and disappointed when Dean is attracted by the charms of his other friends. Even though Dean is in New York, where Sal lives, he doesn't see him much. Sal decides to go on the road that spring. His trip is ill-fated from the start, and he loses a day of travel, requiring him to take the bus rather than hitchhiking. The bus makes it to Chicago and he continues hitching rides, meeting up with another hitchhiker who borrows his shirt and ditches him for another ride. In Denver, after a long journey, he meets up with his friends Carlo and Dean only to find that they are not longer acceptable to his other group of friends. His friends get him a nice apartment and try to set him up with a girl. Dean is sleeping with two women, Camille, his girlfriend, and Marylou, his wife. Sal stays in Denver for a while, but then turns back to the road to join his friend Remi in San Francisco. With Remi, he works as a security guard on a military base, but this only interests him for so long. By the time Remi's girlfriend is ready to kick them both out, he is happy to leave. He takes a bus with money sent from his aunt and meets a beautiful Mexican girl named Terry. Things go well between them and soon he is living with her and her crazy brothers picking cotton for a living. Even though it is subsistence living, he is happy. When the colder weather comes, he finds that he has no more work and even though he doesn't want to, he leaves Terry and crosses the country for home.
The next time Sal sees Dean is between Christmas and New Year's when he shows up at Sal's brother's house in Virginia with a couple of other people. Dean is back with Marylou, even though he divorced her and married Camille. Dean is in a frantic state of mind and he offers to help Sal's brother move some of his stuff to New York. They drive all night with a car-load of furniture and get to New York City. Once there, they unload some of their stuff and turn back around. They drive straight back to Virginia, where they pick up Sal's aunt and turn back around for New York. After the New Year's holiday, they have to go to New Orleans to pick up the wife of one of their companions. Dean drives into the night and they must steal gas because all of their money gets wasted on a speeding ticket. When they arrive in New Orleans, their friend Old Bull Lee isn't home and his wife is too drugged up to help. They go out to the bars.
They stay in New Orleans for a while with Old Bull Lee, but even his lifestyle bores them after some horse races and bar nights. Dean, Marylou and Sal climb back into their car and head for California. They have barely enough money to make it, but after picking up some passengers and borrowing some money, they do. When they arrive in the city of San Francisco, Dean immediately runs back to Camille and leaves Sal and Marylou alone. Marylou gets them a hotel room on credit. Soon after this, however, she leaves with a rich man one night and Sal is alone. Dean comes back only to ask after her. Sal waits for a check from his aunt and then leaves San Francisco.
Sal returns to Denver the next year and works for a while, but is unhappy there without Dean, so he goes to look for him in San Francisco. Dean has crippled his thumb and is working on the railcars. Camille has had his first child. Camille is not happy to see Sal. Dean and Sal spend a night on the town with some other girls who ridicule Dean. When Camille throws him out, Sal and Dean go to find Dean's father in Denver, but are unsuccessful. Dean's antics make him unpopular with the locals and Sal gets himself in trouble when the lady whose house they're staying in reads a letter he writes, describing how easy life is there. After Dean has a wild night of car stealing, they have to leave town. They drive someone's limousine straight to Chicago without any sleep. Once in Chicago, they wreck it in a night on the town. They hitch to New York where Dean meets a new girl he loves.
The next year, Sal decides to go on the road and travels to Denver with plans to go to Mexico. Dean shows up at the last minute wanting to drive him to Mexico City. They drive for a long time and stop in a town where they go to a whorehouse. When they finally get to Mexico City, Sal is too sick to appreciate it and Dean just turns around and leaves him there.
The next time Sal sees Dean, it is brief, as he is leaving for a concert with Remi. After Dean turns the corner, Sal never sees Dean again.


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The Allman Brothers Band Announce More Summer Shows
The Allman Brothers Band have added six co-headlining dates with Carlos Santana to their summer tour itinerary. They've also beefed up their road schedule with one-off festival dates, including their very own Peach Festival, held in Scranton, Pa. Dates with moe. and Lynyrd Skynyrd are also on deck. The Allmans will remain busy and on the road during the hot months, just as they like it.
"We've all wanted to do this for a very long time," said Gregg Allman about the trek with Santana. "It's been a long time coming and the whole band is looking forward to what's gonna happen on stage together."
Santana himself echoed their excitement, saying, "It is a delight and an honor to finally share the stage, and the music, with Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and the Allman Brothers Band." He continued, "This is something that we've hoped to make happen for many years."
Sounds like their patience paid off.
Allman Brothers Summer Tour Dates
7/21 – Thornville, Ohio | All Good Music Festival
With Santana
7/22 – Darien Center, N.Y. | Darien Lake PAC
7/24 – Wantagh, N.Y. | Jones Beach
7/25 – Holmdel, N.J. | PNC Bank Arts Center
7/27 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. | Saratoga PAC
7/28 – Hartford, Ct. | Comcast Theatre
7/30 – Columbia, Md. | Merriweather Post Pavilion
With moe.
8/1 – Atlanta, Ga. | Chastain Park Amp.
With Lynyrd Skynyrd
8/3 – Charlotte, N.C. | Verizon Wireless Amp.
8/4 – Raleigh, N.C. | Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
An Evening With…
8/7 – Boston, Mass. | Bank of America Pavilion
8/8 – Boston, Mass. | Bank of America Pavilion
The Peach Music Festival
8/10 – Scranton, Pa. | Peach Music Festival
8/11 – Scranton, Pa. | Peach Music Festival


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Article 1.
The following definitions apply to these General Terms of Use:
Provider: the party offering a domain name.
Transferee: the party wishing to acquire a domain name.
Contractor: Undeveloped BV, located at the Wibautstraat 137 D, (1097 DN) in Amsterdam with VAT number NL854196468B01 and registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 61079049, the party carrying out the contract.
Client: the counterparty of the Contractor who issues the assignment. This includes both the Provider/Rentor and the Transferee/Rentee.
User: user of the Website.
Contract: the mediation in the coming about of the agreement for the transfer of domain names and all that is related to operations and activities performed by the Contractor.
Agreement: the assignment agreement under which the Contractor itself, whether or not for payment of a commission, undertakes to the Client to perform work, and to which these General Terms of Use apply. The provisions of Sections 7:404 and 7:407 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code shall not apply.
Additional agreement: the agreement between the Provider, the Transferee and the Contractor which agreement will be entered into if the Provider and the Transferee have agreed to an installment plan regarding the Price.
Escrow Third Party: the Contractor, that will hold the domain name in deposit if the Clients entered into the Additional agreement or the Rental agreement.
Rental agreement: the agreement between the Rentor and the Rentee regarding the rent of the Domain Name.
Rentee: the party who rents a domain name from the Rentor.
Rentor: the party who rents a domain name to the Rentee.
Parties: Contractor and the Client together in this context should be listed individually as "party" or "counterparty".
Price: between the Provider and Transferee agreed price for the transfer of a domain name, of which the price will be concluded by the Provider accepting an offer made by Transferee.
Auction: a domain name auction organised and conducted by Undeveloped.
Website: undeveloped.com
Terms: These General Terms of Use.
Article 2.
2.1 The Terms apply to any use of the Website (through any communication service whatsoever) and to all services provided by the Contractor (for the Client), including the Auction, and to the Agreements between the Contractor and the Client, and between their legal successors, for which the Contractor has declared the Terms applicable, provided that the Terms are not explicitly deviated from in writing by the parties.
2.2 The Terms are also applicable to contracts with the Contractor, for which third parties are involved by the Contractor to carry out the Contract.
2.3 Deviations or additions to the Terms are only valid when expressly agreed to in writing by the Contractor.
2.4 The applicability of any terms of the Client is explicitly rejected. Such general terms and conditions only apply if they are accepted in writing by the Contractor.
2.5 If any provision of the Terms is invalid or annulled, the remaining provisions of the Terms remain in full force. The parties will then consult in order to agree on new provisions to replace the invalid provisions, while the purpose and intent of the original provisions are observed as much as possible.
2.6 If uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of one or more provisions of the Terms, or if a situation occurs between parties that is not regulated by the Terms, then the situation should be judged in the spirit of the Terms.
2.7 If the Contractor does not require a continuous strict compliance with the Terms, this does not mean that its provisions do not apply, or that the Contractor to any degree would lose the right to otherwise demand strict compliance with the provisions of the Terms.
2.8 The Contractor is at all times entitled to modify the Terms. Changes will take effect within a reasonable time after they are announced, or after the Client has made use after the change of the Website and /or services of the Contractor, whichever occurs earlier.
Article 3.
3.1 The Contractor operates the Website. The Website is a platform on which the Provider can offer domain names and on which the Transferee can look up, view and obtain or rent domain names from the Provider.
3.2 The Contractor is only an intermediary who mediates in the conclusion of an agreement to transfer a domain between the Provider and the Transferee. The Contractor enables the communication between these two parties, organises the Auctions and facilitates the transfer of the domain name or the availability in case of a Rental agreement.
3.3 The Contractor is not a party in the agreement of transfer of a domain name between these parties and bears no responsibility in this respect, a part from any responsibilities as set out in the Additional agreement or the Rental agreement. The Contractor has no effect on the actual state, including the accessibility of the domain names offered by the Provider. The Provider and the Transferee should resolve all disputes between themselves. When requested the Contractor can be a facilitating party that can provide both the Provider and the Transferee advice and support to a certain extent in solving disputes.
3.4 Between the Provider and the Transferee an agreement will be initiated when either the Provider or Transferee has accepted the last offer made by the Transferee or Provider on the domain name of the Provider. When a Transferee offers initiates a purchase via the so called Buy Now option this also initiated a binding agreement between the Parties.
3.5 If by offline or online mediation an agreement has been reached by the Contractor in respect to the transfer or rental of the domain name or domain names between the Provider and Transferee, whether or not by means of the Auction, then Provider shall submit to the Contractor a reward in the form of a fixed commission on the Price.
3.6 If the Provider and the Transferee have agreed to an installment plan regarding the Price, both parties and the Escrow Third Party will sign the Additional agreement. The Provider will deliver the domain name under retention of title to the Escrow Third Party until the Transferee has paid the Price in accordance with the Additional agreement. The Escrow Third Party solely manages the domain name on behalf of the Provider, without any legal claim. The Transferee may use the domain name under the conditions as set out in the Additional agreement until the transfer has taken place.
3.7 The Contractor has at all time the right to cancel any (Additional) agreement and/or payment of the Price if the Contractor believes this to be necessary, without any right of restitution of installment(s) already paid and/or payment of any damages.
3.8 In case of conformity as mentioned in the above paragraphs, the Contractor will complete the transaction of the Price in accordance with its own procedures.
3.9 The Contractor shall at all times be entitled to transfer its rights and obligations from the agreements relating to the services of Contractor to one of its group companies or its other appointed third parties and to amend its services unilaterally. The Client requires for a transfer of (the rights and obligations) from the agreements the explicit consent of the Contractor.
Article 4.
4.1 If an agreement is reached between the Provider and the Transferee, then the Provider and the Contractor will undertake to provide full cooperation to the Contractor so that the Contractor can facilitate the transfer of the domain name. The Contractor shall at all time follow the necessary procedures to enable the agreement(s) between the Clients.
4.2 If the transfer of the domain name relates to a business agreement, the Transferee will be obliged to submit his corporate data, including the VAT of his company to the Contractor for producing the invoice.
4.3 The transfer of the domain name will start once the Contractor received and verified the Price. If the Provider and the Transferee have agreed to an installment plan regarding the Price, the transfer of the domain name shall be made in accordance with the conditions as set out in the Additional agreement.
4.4 If the Contractor, for whatever reason, is unable to carry out its work then it will contact the Client(s) to reach a satisfactory solution together.
4.5 If the Client has not fulfilled its obligations, then there is no obligation for the Contractor to cooperate with the transfer. In that case, the Client is legally in default and a notice of default is not required. Except claiming performance the Contractor is entitled to cancel the transaction and terminate the Contract. As far as necessary, the inadequacy of the Client is a serious ground as referred to in Article 7:408 paragraph 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. In this case, the Contractor reserves the right to bill an amount of € 150, - for administration costs to the party which fails to fulfil its obligation.
4.6 The Client must provide the Contractor with a correct and valid email address in respect of mediation.
4.7 Payment of any costs should always be made in the manner and within the period stated on the invoice of the Contractor, in the currency of the invoice, unless otherwise specified by the Contractor.
4.8 If the Client objects to the invoice of the Contractor, the Client notifies the Contractor within 3 days after the date of invoice by means of a written appeal. If the Client has not met these requirements, the Client shall be deemed to have accepted the invoice entirely.
4.9 Objections to the amount of an invoice do not suspend the payment obligation. The Client who is not entitled to appeal to section 6.5.3 (articles 231-247 of Book 6 of the Dutch Civil Code) is not entitled to suspend the payment of an invoice for any other reason.
4.10 If the Contractor cancels a transfer of ownership, the Transferee will get refunded within 3 business days. If the domain name had already been transferred to the Contractor's escrow account, the Provider will receive a new authorization code within 3 business days in order for the Provider to transfer the domain name back to their account.
Article 5.
5.1 Minors may not give commissions to the Contractor, except if they have permission from their legal representatives or if it is common in society that a particular minor of that age independently carries out the act.
5.2 It is not permitted to place on the Website domain names that infringe on the (intellectual property) rights of third parties or otherwise are unlawful.
5.3 It is not permitted to place domain names for third parties, unless the Contractor has given permission to do so.
5.4 In case of violation of these prohibitions, the Contractor is entitled to take such measures as it considers necessary, including -but not exclusively- the removal of (the provisions of) the domain name, deny the Client access or suspend his access and / or providing personal information to authorized third parties, including the police.
Article 6.
6.1 Every bid or offer the User places on a domain name which is placed on the Website is legally binding. A bid cannot be revoked. If this offer is accepted by the Provider, the User is obliged to cooperate in the transfer of the domain name. The provisions of Article 4.5 are explicitly applicable.
6.2 The Clients must themselves investigate the domain name that it offers or to which it intends to make an offer. The Contractor has no knowledge of the contents of any websites to which the domain name refers.
6.3 Every bid or offer placed by the User is valid for a duration of 7 days. This clause does not apply in case of the Auction.
6.4 Sellers can revoke an offer or counter offer within 7 days after placing the bid, offer or counter offer.
Article 7.
7.1 You can submit complaints about the services provided by the Contractor by sending an e-mail message.
7.2 Complaints should, within a reasonable time after you have determined a defect in the service, be submitted, providing a period of 14 days at least will be timely.
7.3 Complaints must be made fully and clearly defined.
Article 8.
8.1 The Contractor is not liable for any damage, except to the extent provided in this in the law and in article 8.
8.2 The Contractor shall in all cases only be liable for direct damage resulting from a shortcoming in the fulfilment of obligations of the Contractor, or by third parties engaged, after it has been defaulted soundly and in writing and the Contractor has been given a reasonable time to rectify this omission, and the Contractor after that period attributable continues to fall short in the fulfilment of its obligations. The notice must contain the most complete and detailed description of the failure, so that the Contractor is able to react adequately.
8.3 Liability of the Contractor for the payment of additional or replacement damage or indirect damage, such as consequential damage and business interruption, lost savings, lost profits and damages resulting from claims made by the Client, is totally excluded.
8.4 The Contractor is not liable for any damage resulting from:
a) the use of services from the Contractor, including -but not exclusively- use of our landing pages (active) service brokerage and transaction concerning the transfer of the domain name and other services offered by the Contractor;
b) false or incomplete information on the Website;
c) purchase of third party services or use of purchased domain names or other services via the Website;
d) defects in the actual state, including the accessibility of the domain names;
e) acts of third parties hired by the Contractor, including third parties that affect the financial settlement; and
f) changes in the services of the Contractor or changes in or on the Website.
8.5 Liability limiting, excluding or establishing conditions, which by the Contractor engaged third parties can be enforced by the Contractor, will also be enforceable against the Client.
8.6 The Contractor is not liable for any damage suffered by the Client which is the result of force majeure, including -but not exclusively- every hindering circumstance that is not exclusively dependent on the will of the Contractor or third parties engaged. This shall include the non-availability or non-safe availability of the website or parts thereof, spam, spyware, viruses and the like which can be transmitted through the communication of the Contractor or when using the Website and also transmission errors, malfunctions or non-availability of the facilities necessary to carry out the Contract.
8.7 If the Contractor for whatever reason is obliged to pay any damages to the Client, it is only obliged to pay:
a) The total compensation paid by the Client to the Contractor during the three weeks prior to when the act causing the damage occurred; or
b) a total of € 150, -, whichever is higher.
8.8 If there is damage according to the provision of paragraph 7 the amount determined in accordance with this paragraph will serve as the full compensation. The Client has no claim on the Contractor in this case.
8.9 The prerequisite for the existence of any right to compensation is that the Client reports the damage as soon as possible after the occurrence thereof in writing to the Contractor. Any claim for compensation against the Contractor shall expire by the mere lapse of 6 months after the claim arises.
Article 9.
9.1 The Provider declares to the Contractor that the domain name offered by her does not infringe on the (intellectual property) rights of third parties or is otherwise unlawful.
9.2 The Client shall indemnify the Contractor for the effects of any agreements between the Provider and Transferee as well as some shortcomings in these agreements, whether or not seeing to the actual state of the domain name.
9.3 The Client shall indemnify the Contractor from claims by third parties including -but not exclusively- related to losses suffered by;
a) entering into an agreement based on an acquisition of a domain name, including -but not exclusively- any infringement of third party rights or other unlawful activity;
b) the use of domain names acquired through (the Website and/or) the Contractor;
c) the use of (active) brokerage services;
d) the use of the Website landing pages; and
e) the use of the services offered on or through the Website.
9.4 The Client shall indemnify the Contractor from any claim made by any (third) party due to or arising out of any breach of contract or any unlawful act regarding any agreement between the Clients.
9.5 If the Contractor, for whatever reason, has been sentenced to pay a sum to the Client or a third party as referred to in paragraph 2, 3 and 4, or made and out of court settlement on which grounds it must pay an amount to this third party, then the Client shall pay this amount and the costs the Contractor had to make as a result, immediate and on the first request of the Contractor.
Article 10.
10.1 The Clients and the Escrow Third Party may enter into the Additional agreement or the Rental agreement ("Agreements"). The Terms apply entirely on the Agreements, if the content does not conflict with the provisions as mentioned in the Additional or Rental agreement. Where you read "Provider" and "Transferee" in the, you may also read "Rentor" and "Rentee".
10.2 The fixed commission as mentioned in clause 3.5 shall be subtracted from the first installment or payment of rent and, if these payments are not sufficient, from the subsequent payments.
10.3 The Agreements are entered into for a period of time as agreed upon in the Agreements.
10.4 If the Agreement is entered into, the Transferee is solely entitled to use the domain name with due diligence. The Transferee shall not in any way use the domain name which in any respect:
a) is in breach of any law, statute, regulation or by law;
b) is fraudulent, criminal or unlawful;
c) promotes racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual;
d) may infringe or breach the copyright or any intellectual property rights (including without limitation copyright, trademark rights and broadcasting rights) or privacy or other rights of the Escrow Third Party or any third party;
e) contains video, audio photographs, or images of another person without his or her permission (or in the case of a minor, the minor's legal guardian);
f) provides instructional information about illegal activities such as making or buying illegal weapons or drugs, violating someone's privacy, or providing, disseminating or creating computer viruses;
g) publicizes or promotes commercial activities and/or sales without our prior written consent such as contests, sweepstakes, barter, advertising, and pyramid schemes
h) involves the use, delivery or transmission of any viruses, unsolicited emails, trojan horses or any other computer programming routines that are intended to damage, detrimentally interfere with, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information.
10.5 Any (other) illegal activities as mentioned in paragraph 4 or any other activities which may cause damages to the Provider or the Escrow Third Party and/or which may decrease the value of the domain name are strictly prohibited. Such activities include, without limitations, the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines guidelines (black hat SEO), such as keyword stuffing, invisible text, doorway pages, adding unrelated keywords to the page content or page swapping (changing the webpage entirely after it has been ranked by search engines), and the use of the domain name for spam activities.
10.6 In case of violation of paragraphs 4 and/or 5 the Transferee shall forfeit without that further notice of default is required a directly and not open to mitigation claimed fine of:
i) in case of a Additional agreement: the equal of twice the Price;
ii) in case of a Rental agreement: 24 (twenty-four) times the monthly rent; per violation to be paid to the Provider, notwithstanding the Provider's or the Escrow Third Party's right to claim the actual damages. The Transferee is furthermore obligated to limit any damages and/or undo the decreasing of the value of the domain name.
10.7 If the Parties entered into the Rental agreement, the Rentor is prohibited to sell or rent the Domain Name to a third party, to pledge the Domain Name as security if such pledge frustrates the (performance of this) agreement, or to act in any other way which is in conflict with this agreement or which may cause damages to the Escrow Third Party and/or the Rentee, after the deposit of the domain. If the Rentor violates this clause, the Rentor shall be liable for all the actual damages caused to the Escrow Third Party and/or the Rentee.
10.8 If the Transferee fails and/or neglects to carry out the terms as set out in the agreements, the Provider may terminate the agreement immediately without prior notice. The Transferee is liable to compensate all damages caused by this breach of contract.
10.9 The Additional agreement shall terminate immediately without prior notice if the Transferee suffers bankruptcy. If the Provider suffers bankruptcy and the first installment has been paid, the domain name shall be transferred to the Transferee immediately. The Escrow Third Party shall take all necessary measures on behalf of the Provider to transfer the domain name to the Transferee.
10.10 The Rental agreement shall terminate immediately without prior notice if the Rentee suffers bankruptcy, applied for suspension of payment, ceases operations or the company of the Rentee is liquidated.
10.11 After termination of the agreement, the Provider may rent or sell the domain name to any party, including competitors of the Transferee. If the Additional agreement has been terminated by the Provider, this agreement will retroactively be considered to be a Rental agreement and all installments paid are to be considered as rent.
10.12 Parties expressly relinquish the right to invoke the dissolution of the agreements, on whatever grounds.
Article 11.
11.1 The Terms apply entirely on the Auction, if the content does not conflict with the provisions as mentioned below.
11.2 In order to offer a domain name at the Auction or via private brokerage by (the brokers of) Undeveloped BV, the Provider has the following obligations:
i) the Provider needs to make the domain name(s) to offer at the Auction available to Undeveloped BV, whether through submission of domain names electronically through the Undeveloped BV websites or by email or phone;
ii) the Provider needs to, promptly upon request by Undeveloped BV, provide Undeveloped BV with complete and adequate information regarding the Provider, the domain name(s) and any other information and data as Undeveloped BV may reasonably request in order to permit Undeveloped BV to perform its duties hereunder;
iii) the Provider needs to disclose to Undeveloped BV any facts regarding the domain name(s) that may have arisen or of which the Provider becomes aware before, during or after submission of a domain name for inclusion in the Auction;
iv) refer to Undeveloped BV all previous, pending and future inquiries from brokers, agents, purchasers or others interested in the domain name(s) tendered to Undeveloped BV for offering at such Auction;
v) in the event that: (a) the Provider fails to honor its obligation to deliver a domain name which has been purchased in the Auction or if the Provider has accepted an offer, written or oral, presented by a Undeveloped BV Broker; or (b) the Provider erroneously submits a domain name to Undeveloped BV which the Provider does not in fact own or otherwise have the right to offer and such error is not (timely) discovered by Undeveloped BV or by the Transferee prior to the purchase of such domain name(s) by the Transferee, the Provider needs to pay to Undeveloped BV the commission that Undeveloped BV would have collected for the purchase had it occurred at the reserve price or the price accepted if privately brokered, as agreed between Undeveloped BV and the Provider, in addition to any other remedies that Undeveloped BV may have at law or in equity;
11.3 The Provider is prohibited to:
i) submit domain name(s) to Undeveloped BV (a) which may infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights or any other rights of other persons or entities; (b) for which the Provider does not have the (full and/or exclusive) right, title or the authority to offer to third parties free and clear of all liens, claims, charges, encumbrances, licenses and security interests or any other restrictions to offer the domain name; or (c) which are the subject of litigation, arbitration, claims, disputes or other legal proceeding, either pending or threatened, or if so submitted, paying to Undeveloped BV any applicable fees due Undeveloped BV;
ii) bid during the Auction, either directly or via an agent or other entity, on the domain name(s) provided by the Provider."
11.4 The Provider indemnifies and hold harmless Undeveloped BV for any damages of claims of third parties regarding any (violations of) obligations and prohibitions as mentioned in this clause 11.
11.5 The Provider grants Undeveloped BV the exclusive right and authority to offer all domain names submitted by the Provider to Undeveloped BV for inclusion at the Auction and brokerage. This exclusive right shall be expanded for 30 days after the end of an unsuccessful Auction.
11.6 The Provider agrees that all agreements from brokerage and Auctions, form a legally binding commitment by the Provider. If a domain name is not purchased at the Auction, this particular domain name may be offered in subsequent brokerage by Undeveloped BV.
11.7 In the event that the Provider sells or rents the domain name directly, or through any person or entity other than Undeveloped BV, during the term of this Agreement, Undeveloped BV shall be entitled to receive its full fee for the sale or rental of such domain name.
11.8 The Provider and Undeveloped BV will mutually agree upon reserve prices and starting bid prices for any and all domain names submitted by the Provider and accepted by Undeveloped BV for inclusion in the Auction.
11.9 Both reserve prices and starting bid prices may be modified as requested and mutually agreed before or during an Auction or other brokerage.
11.10 Undeveloped BV explicitly holds the right, at any time and at its sole discretion, to delete individual bids during the Auction if Undeveloped BV believes that such bids were placed clearly erroneously, by mistake, or were determined not to be a bona fide firm offer. Any mistake on the part of the bidder must be reasonably obvious and to be communicated to Undeveloped BV in writing and within a reasonable amount of time. In any case, bidders may not claim mistake with the purpose of interfering with or circumventing the completion of a transaction. Undeveloped BV reserves the right to suspend the bidder's account at any time if the bidder is found to have falsely claimed mistake during the Auction. In case of a cancelled bid, the next highest bid shall take the place of the active high bid with all due obligations should such bid remain the high bid at the close of the Auction.
11.11 Undeveloped BV explicitly holds the right, at any time and at its sole discretion, to reject the listing of any domain name for inclusion of the Auction, without prior warning and without giving any reasons and at any time, especially in the case of the Provider's violation of the Agreement, or suspected violation of third party rights concerning a domain name, or suspected violation of applicable laws.
11.12 The Provider and Undeveloped BV agree that Undeveloped BV shall be entitled to deduct a commission from the Price in accordance to the general commission charged by Undeveloped BV for its services regarding the purchase, for every domain name submitted by the Provider which is purchased in the Auction.
11.13 Undeveloped BV shall act as an Escrow party and offer its escrow services at no additional charge other than the commission agreed as mentioned in clause 11.12. The Provider shall provide all necessary measures in order to follow Undeveloped BV's Escrow protocol.
11.14 Undeveloped BV holds the right to cancel the Auction at any time without permission of the Provider. If the Auction is cancelled, any binding or contractual relationship between the Provider and the highest bidder and/or the person who made the last offer shall be nullified.
Article 12.
12.1 The parties will make every effort to ensure that confidential information of the other party is notified or owned by third parties. Third parties do not include financial or legal advisors engaged by either party.
12.2 Paragraph 1 shall not apply if the disclosure takes place under a court order or under any other legal duty to provide information or with the prior written consent of the other party.
12.3 Parties will require their staff and possibly engaged third parties to comply with these confidentiality provisions.
Article 13.
13.1 Notices to the Contractor may be sent to the Contractor via the contact form available on the Website.
13.2 Notices to the Client will be sent to the provided e-mail address, or by mail in case there is reason to do so and an address is available.
Article 14.
14.1 In addition to the provisions of article 4.5, the Contract terminates with immediate effect by cancellation by the other party if the Contractor or the Client has been declared bankrupt or suspension of payment has been granted. The Contractor is due to this termination never obliged to refund any received amounts or pay compensation.
14.2 The Contractor shall be entitled to terminate the Contract if they are not able to implement it because of force majeure on this contract without any obligation to pay compensation.
Article 15.
15.1 This agreement, the Additional agreement and the Rental agreement are governed by Dutch law.
15.2 Disputes arising from this agreement or arising there from shall be exclusively submitted to the competent court in Amsterdam.
15.3 The provisions of the Terms set out the legal relationship between the Parties and replace all previous agreements or statements made by the Contractor and only provide evidence for it.
15.4 The by the Contractor received or saved version of any communication, measurement (monitoring), is considered authentic unless the contrary is proven by the Client.
15.5 The Terms have been drafted multiple languages, the English Terms are the binding & fully enforced terms. The English text is binding and shall prevail in the event of any dispute as to the scope or content of the Terms.


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Gov. Jay Nixon's administration says a Missouri House computer was used in an effort to access a secure website with the list of people who have a concealed weapons permit.
The Office of Administration filed an open records request to determine who did it. Spokeswoman Misti Preston said Friday the user tried unsuccessfully to view the list 23 times.
She says the website was accessed using log-in information that state officials previously provided to a federal agent. That agent told a Senate committee this week he wanted the list of permit holders for an investigation into Social Security fraud.
Preston says the log-in information was made public during the Senate's investigation but the data was removed from the website in March.
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Antec's High Current Pro 850W Platinum is worth its weight in ...
Subject: Memory | October 16, 2013 - 04:55 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: antec, HCP-850 Platinum, modular psu, 80 Plus Platinum, Antec High Current Pro
If high efficiency is your preference then the Antec High Current Pro series is probably familiar to you. Legit Reviews just reviewed their most powerful model, providing up to 850W and sporting four 40A 12V rails to power the six PCIe power connectors. The fully modular design is great for keeping your case clean and the clear labellings on the PSU ensures you can properly balance the load between the 12V rails. It performed admirably but the retail price of ~$200 did disappoint Legit Reviews somewhat.
"Today we will be having a close look at the 850W version of the High Current Pro series, the HCP-850. The HCP-850 is a modular power supply with a very long list of features and a seven year long warranty. As all of the High Current Pro products, the HCP-850 also comes with an 80Plus Platinum certification, the highest currently available on a retail product..."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
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- Antec Neo Eco 520W Semi-Modular Power Supply @ eTeknix
- OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ-FTY750W Power Supply Review @ HiTech Legion
- Cougar PowerX 550W @ TechARP
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- Corsair RM650 Power Supply Review @ Legit Reviews
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- Corsair RM650 @ Kitguru
- Antec HCP-850 Platinum 850W Power Supply Review @HiTech Legion
- Cooler Master V550S with 3D Circuit Design @ techPowerUp
Introduction and Features
Antec has one of the largest selections of PC power supplies on the market today and their new HCP-1000 Platinum power supply features 1000W of continuous output power and is 80 Plus Platinum certified. The High Current Pro Platinum is the first power supply in a new series that will replace three existing lines, the TruePower Quattro, High Current Pro (80 Plus Gold), and Antec's Signature series. The High Current Pro Platinum series will be the new top class of maximum efficiency within Antec's range of power supplies with modular cabling.
The HCP-1000 Platinum is based on a brand new platform, co-developed with Antec's partner Delta Electronics and combines several new technological developments and features to provide unmatched performance and be the very best power supply possible. The HCP-1000 Platinum incorporates all modular cables with six PCI-E connectors, NVIDIA SLI-Ready certification, ErP Lot 6:2013 compliance, a 7-year warranty and it is being introduced with a MSRP of $269.90 USD.
Here is what Antec has to say about their new HCP-1000 PSU:
"Antec's High Current Pro Platinum series is the pinnacle of power supplies. High Current Pro Platinum is fully modular with a revolutionary 20+8-pin MBU socket for the needs of tomorrow. By using a PSU that is 80 PLUS® PLATINUM & ErP Lot 6: 2013 certified, operating up to 94% efficient, you can reduce your electricity bill by up to 25% when compared to many other power supplies. HCP Platinum's innovative 16-pin sockets create a new level of flexibility by doubling the modular connectivity, supporting two different 8-pins connectors and even future connectors of 10, 12, 14 or 16-pins. Backed by a 7 year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support, the HCP-1000 Platinum embodies everything a power supply can accomplish today."
Antec High Current Pro Platinum 1000W PSU Key Features:
• 1000W continuous power output at 50°C
• 80 Plus Platinum Certified (up to 94% efficient)
• Four High Current +12V rails with high maximum load
• 100% +12V output for maximum CPU and GPU support
• Quiet 135mm double ball bearing fan
• Thermal Manager – advanced low voltage fan controller
• All Japanese brand, heavy duty capacitors
• PhaseWave Design server-class, full-bridge LLC topology
• NVIDIA SLI-Ready certified (six PCI-E connectors)
• Active PFC with Universal AC line input
• ErP Lot 6:2013 Compliant
• Fully modular sleeved cables
• Protection: OCP, OVP, UVP, SCP, OPP, OTP, SIP, NLO and BOP
• Antec AQ7 7-year warranty and lifetime global 24/7 support


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Tops necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 27 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
We are a company that provides a one stop resource for university students seeking to find off-campus accommodation after their first year of study after living in campus accommodation.
We desire a very eye-catching and innovative logo that reflects the young, fresh and dynamic service we offer to our audience.
We strive to be the market leader in listing the broadest range of accommodation available for students to rent and the No.1 resource that university students will use to search for off campus accommodation.
The key audiences that we need to appeal to are real estate agents, independent landlords and most importantly of all university students.
Within the logo we wish to have the 'R' letters presented in capitals and the other letters to presented lower case.
We wish for the logo to be clean using simple universal colours
We are looking for an attractive and highly distinctive logo that appeals to an audience of students attending university.
The logo must use good colours that can easily be transfered onto print material such as letterhead paper, business cards, outdoor banners, uniforms and the like.
We wish to have a logo that has a fun element to it whilst maintaining professionalism at the same time.
The artwork must be presented in a vector format and must have a clean web 2.0 look.
The website is intended to provide users with a user friendly experience in order to find suitable accommdation or advertise accommodation
- The logo should incorporate a fun and professional look
- Capital 'R's within the logo with the remaining letters in lower case
- Artwork to be presented in Vector format
- Web 2.0 look
- Universal application
- Copied designs
- Stolen artwork and/or ideas
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Speed City is transitioning into a member based parts network. As a member you will be able to purchase your parts and equipment at dealer cost and in most instances at WD. There are also many benefits that will afford members additional savings for service and other purchasing options.
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