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The Pig Industry Scholarship has attracted seven new bright students to its training scheme.
The seven Harper Adams University students will join their sponsoring companies in the summer for a 12-month placement to help prepare them for a career in the pig industry.
Returning scholars were joined by the new recruits at a presentation at the college to celebrate their achievements. Two of the 2013 scholars were awarded final-year funding and will return to their sponsor companies upon graduation.
"It's great to be at Harper Adams University celebrating the success of the pig industry scholars in what is now the third year of the initiative," said Pig Industry Scholarship chairman Nick Major of ForFarmers, who also presented certificates of achievement to students.
"It is vital for the future of the industry that we are able to attract highly skilled and motivated people into it and this scheme has already helped achieve that objective.
"I would also like to thank the sponsoring companies, without whom we would not be able to offer these excellent opportunities."
The scholarship provides students with a variety of career opportunities across the pig industry to those enrolled at Harper Adams. Companies seeking further information about offering a scholarship should contact Sam Bowsher on 020 6747 8801 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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As an EMT or paramedic, your work will be very rewarding at times, be an adrenaline rush most of the time, physically demanding and sometimes stressful because you could be involved in life-or-death situations. No doubt, you'll be caring for patients in some degree of pain and suffering. You could work indoors or outdoors, depending on the day — and in all kinds of weather and situations.
If you're looking for a rewarding career helping others, the EMS degree might be just what you're looking for. National stats show the field including EMTs and paramedics is expected to grow by 33 percent between now and 2020 — that's much faster than the average for all other fields. For details, visit http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm.

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Crabbing for Charity tourney at Bahia Bleu
The eighth annual Crabbing for Charity tournament is slated for Saturday out of Bahia Bleu Marina in Thunderbolt.
A fundraiser for the charity of choice of the winner, the contest is a recreational crabbing contest, with the heaviest of a dozen blue crabs determining the winner.
Registration will be held Saturday at Bahia Bleu Marina from 9 a.m. to noon, with the weigh-in set for 3-5 p.m.
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Leukemia Cup Inshore Slam set for Yacht Club
The 2012 Leukemia Cup Inshore Slam, being held in conjunction with the St. Joseph's/Candler Leukemia Cup Regatta, will be held Friday and Saturday out of the Savannah Yacht Club.
Target fish are spotted sea trout, flounder and red drum. Boats competing are restricted to one of the two days.
Registration is today, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Savannah Yacht Club. Weigh-in on Friday is slated for 4-5:30 p.m., and again on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m., also at the Savannah Yacht Club.
Georgia size limits and regulations apply. Fish are subject to measurement (pinched tail method).
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Sea Kayak Races set for Sept. 15
The 14th annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak Races will be held Saturday at AJ's Dockside.
Proceeds benefit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, and the event is presented by Fortune Recycling.
There will be a 6.5-mile River Race on the Back River and an 8-mile Little Tybee Challenge circumnavigating part of Little Tybee Island. Races begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration is 7:30-8:15 a.m. A stand-up paddleboard category is included in both races.
For more information, go to tybeekayakrace.org.
Free fishing day set for Sept. 22
A free fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents as part of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 22. Residents will not need a fishing, trout or wildlife management area license to fish on the state's public waters, WMAs or Waters Creek that day.
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Thursday 11:00 a.m. 11:20 p.m.
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Wednesday 4:10 p.m. 4:40 a.m.
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X-Friday 6:10 p.m. 6:40 a.m.
X-Saturday 7:10 p.m. 7:40 a.m.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration has arrested charged eight people on charges of trafficking "highly pure methamphetamine" in southwest Colorado, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver said today.
The two-year investigation netted $25,670 in cash, 6.5 pounds of meth and seven guns, including assault rifles, according to prosecutors.
Those arrested were Hilario Quintero-Rodriguez, 40; Octavio Quezada-Perez, 46; Abel Sanchez-Leon, 37; Flodina Beletso Gallegos, 28; Guadalupe Ruiz-Guardado, 50; Julio Mares-Ruiz, 25; Luis Jorge Martinez-Valdiva, 35; and Robert Mason Byas, 60.
All eight face drug trafficking charges and face 10 years to life in federal prison and fines up to $4 million.
"The drug methamphetamine is a danger to the health and safety of our families and communities in Colorado," DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge Kevin Merrill said in a press release.
"We hope the arrests we are announcing today sends a message to those that are profiting from the distribution of this dangerous drug — that the DEA will consider investigations of methamphetamine dealers to be a DEA priority in this state, and we will continue to target those who choose to involve themselves in this illegal activity."


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Mergers among the Big Six airlines will be good for the airlines, and not so good for passengers, everyone seems to agree. But Scott McCartney at the Wall Street Journal has identified the silver lining:
Mergers also can mean bigger airplanes on some routes if a combined carrier with a larger customer base can substitute a full-size, mainline jet for a 50-seat regional jet. Some transcontinental and international flights could see larger aircraft — wide-body jets instead of single-aisle planes — as well.
Did I just read "bigger planes" and "wide-body jets?"
I'm not in favor of closing hubs, raising fares, messing with frequent flier programs and all the rest of the merger fallout. But bigger planes? I'm all for that.
Oh, how I miss the big metal. How I long for a day when 767s fly from Bradley once more.
And how about newer planes? If Delta merges with Northwest, for example, would Northwest get rid of those nasty 40-year-old DC-9s?
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This is a great day for Grand Canyon National Park, and those who love its stunning vistas, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage.
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The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.
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Two decades ago, I covered the high-profile Woody Allen-Mia Farrow trial for custody of their three youngest children for Psychology Today (Of Human Bonding, May/June 1993). Like other reporters, I tried not to reveal my personal feelings. But few of us felt totally neutral about the long-time iconic unwed pair's bitter split.
I'd been a Woody Allen devotee for decades. Like every Jewish person—many of them women—I knew in New York who was, or who knew someone who was, in therapy, I felt shattered that the nebbishy looking but seemingly therapy-honed personification of insight had proved to be anything but. In swapping Mia Farrow's adopted Korean-born daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, for her, Woody had shown that his `heart not only wanted what it wanted,' as he famously put it-—after his lifetime in therapy, his heart had felt free to take what it wanted without any ego- or superego-induced feelings of guilt. Freud, who'd written "where id is, there shall ego be," would have viewed Woody's immoral-looking behavior as indicative of total psychotherapeutic failure.
If Woody's years as perhaps the world's most famous therapeutic patient had been a waste, I couldn't help wonder about myself. Had I done any better during my own long and costly years therapeutically rooting around in my rejecting and punitive upbringing for the definitive cause of my intractable insecurity, my problematic choice in relationships—and my inability to break them off from my fear of being alone?
My dismay at Woody landed me in the Mia Camp. During the trial, I'd totally empathized with her rage and devastation at his seeming violation of ancient fatherly, or familial, taboos by—as she termed it—his "virtually incestuous relationship" with the 19, 20, or 21-year-old- Soon-Yi. Psychiatric witnesses testfied that Woody failed to see that his affair with Soon-Yi was wrong, and that even if he hadn't actually abused Dylan, her father's affair with "her sister" had left Dylan feeling vicariously abused. Their testimony left me additionally sympathetic with Mia, and disappointed in Woody Allen.
Other reporters also disapproved of Woody's-Soon-Yi affair. But some of them felt just as turned off by Mia's behavior. These detractors in the Woody Camp thought Mia suffered from an adoption mania. At the start of the trial, she'd already amassed 11 children. She had 4 biological sons: 3 with her 2nd ex-husband, Andre Previn, and 1 with Woody. In addition, she had 7 adopted children: 3 with Previn, and another 4, some of whom were handicapped and from third-world countries.
Today, although Woody and Soon-Yi have been wed for 16-years, and are raising two adopted daughters of their own, I still can't condone his choice of a mate—though I've never gone as far as some friends do and view the relationship as akin to criminal. However, since the recent dredging up of old, discredited molestation charges against Woody by a Mia Farrow threesome—Mia, and two of the formerly battled-over, adopted, now adult, and twice-renamed children (Dylan to Eliza to Malone, and Satchel to Seamus to Ronan Farrow), my feelings have undergone a seismic shift. Today, I too find myself in the Woody Camp, for my sympathies lie entirely with him.
During the trial, the more I heard about Mia, the more laudable I found her. She seemed to believe herself to be on a mission as a healer and provider, especially for damaged children in need of care, and she had the means to try to carry out her vision. I admired how she'd managed to put her ideals into what looked like remarkably effective practice.
Woody's testimony, which showed his disregard, or denigration, of the worth and role of adopted children in a family, left me feeling doubly disillusioned. He testified that he didn't view Mia's brood as an authentic family—he saw them as a non-traditional "welfare compound." He also denied that during the first ten years of Soon-Yi's life, he'd been any kind of father, or father figure to her, or to most of her siblings; in that period, Woody even doubted if he'd spoken "a dozen words" to any of them.
"Dylan was adopted. Soon-Yi was adopted," Woody testified, denying the validity of their sisterly bonds because they weren't related by blood. As he stresses to this day, Soon-Yi was of legal age when they commenced their affair. As Woody told Time Magazine in 1993: "We could have met at a party or something," (like any two consenting adults).
I myself wasn't adopted as an orphan like Mia's eventual total of 10 adopted children. But I'd grown up with a stepfather whose family made no pretense of favoring his biological daughter, my half- sister, over me. I never outgrew the awful feeling of hurt and rejection—a sense of worthlessness, of being different. In the jammed courtroom, I ached for how Mia's children must have felt, being treated by their mother's long-time partner like non-legitimate members of their family.
Throughout the trial, listening to Justice Elliott Wilk's questions, and reading his 33-page decision (which was a total victory for Mia), I'd felt pleased that he seemed to share my disapproval of Woody's cavalier attitude towards adoption—and of his Soon-Yi romance. In his decision, Judge Wilk noted Woody's failure to understand "that the bonds developed between adoptive brothers and sisters (deserve as much) respect and protection (as) those between biological siblings." He also chastised Woody for having failed to act as a responsible parent and adult, and for having failed to understand the damaging effect of his words and deeds (with Soon-Yi) on his children's emotional well-being. In addition, Judge Wilk characterized Woody as selfish, lacking in judgment, sensitivity, insight, and impulse control.
For a time after the trial, I doubted I'd want to see a Woody Allen film again. But this feeling didn't last much beyond the opening of his next film. I'd briefly recoil at how Woody's familiar, recurring themes—adultery, particularly between older men/younger or teen-aged women, or between a man and his lover's sister, or her adopted sister—mirrored themes from the trial. Yet I couldn't help admire the brilliance that enables him to grapple with his demons in a unique, comic way, even as his off-beat manner of viewing, and skewering, various cultural dilemmas of the day remains undimmed. And even if his shtick at times grows wearisome, or I periodically get irritated when the voices of his characters sound too much like Woody and Diane Keaton, I still marvel at his astonishing discipline and productivity—in the last 48 years, 74 films that he's written, directed, produced, and often acted in, along with dozens of plays and several volumes of New Yorker short stories. To my surprise, I've actually enjoyed some of his films from the last half-dozen or so years more than ever, Midnight in Paris being my especial favorite.
As with other trials I've covered, I'd effortlessly tracked its follow-up developments. I've even felt vicarious pride on Woody's behalf, reading of Ronan Farrow's meteoric intellectual ascent that saw him start at Simon's Rock at Bard College at age 11 and admitted to Yale Law School at 16, become one of the youngest people to work in the State Department, until today, as our newest media darling, he's recently debuted as anchor of his 5-day weekly MSNBC news show, The Ronan Farrow Daily. Mia's director/father/writer John Farrow was brainy enough. But surely this astonishingly gifted young man had to have inherited some of his father's genius?
Turns out if he had, he wasn't celebrating this possibility. Ronan's been too busy displaying another likely inherited Woody Allen trait—his ability to toss out one wry, witty tweet after another with same ease with which Woody's always been able to knock out one great gag after another. Only along with Mia, Ronan has been devoting his talents to conducting an orchestrated campaign by Twitter, dredging up the decades-old molestation charges to smear his putative father's image.
Their campaign, which took off in an October Vanity Fair article, went truly global in January. That's when the mother-son co-tweeters-in-arms shot down celebratory kudos for Woody right after he won the Golden Globe's Cecille B. deMille Lifetime Achievement Award. That's also when my feelings underwent a 180 degree turn. I could understand Mia's continuing fury at the man who'd done her wrong. But surely the statute of limitations had run out on this waging of a nasty public vendetta, especially one stemming from an old, vitriol-fueled custody fight?
During the trial, despite his exoneration by state authorities and the Yale-New Haven investigators, countless witnesses had testified to Woody's "grossly inappropriate," hovering/smothering behavior with Dylan. Such testimony made me question whether Woody's lack of boundaries with his doted on tot might possibly have shaded into actual abuse. Nevertheless, I'd never been 100% convinced.
Dylan's own account of her alleged abuse had varied considerably. And Mia had already branded Woody a "child molester" in her family, because of his Soon-Yi affair when, several months later, she switched and called him a molester of 7-year-old Dylan—suggesting that the term was already much in the air in Dylan's fraught home. In addition, as Woody points out in his recent NY Times article, Mia had also warned him, "you took my daughter, now I'll take yours," words implying an unmistakable threat. Today, like others who've recently weighed in on the reignited charges, I've wondered if they were timed to help publicize Ronan's new show. Like others, I also think that Dylan believes her story. But in light of other stories of falsely accused victims of sex abuse charges I've learned of, I find its truth more questionable than ever. I would have been even more skeptical of Dylan's accusations had I known during the custody trial that accusing a divorcing parent of sex abuse was already a common, if ugly, tactic in many 1990's custody cases.
What I found most persuasive in changing my mind, however, was Justice Elliott Wilk's decision. In his NY Times piece, Woody termed the Wilk decision "rough." When I recently looked at it again, I realized Woody was wrong. It was lacerating. Two decades ago, with my strong anti-Woody bias, I hadn't realized how one-sided it was, giving Mia the benefit of a doubt in issue after issue. For example, Judge Wilk questioned findings by the Yale- New Haven sex abuse experts that Mia might have coached or brainwashed Dylan into making her molestation charge against Woody. But the judge offered no solidly convincing reason for his skepticism. And today, Woody and Mia's adopted Korean-born son Moses Farrow, recently estranged from Mia and reconciled with Woody and Soon-Yi, now claims that Dylan's charges actually did stem from her having been brainwashed and coached by her mother.
Compared to the litany of parental offenses for which Judge Wilk slammed Woody, he also tread extremely lightly in discussing Mia's parental failings. The judge conceded that Mia wasn't "faultless as a parent." In an obvious understatement, he noted that "there were some problems in Mia's relationships with Dylan and Satchel" —problems tha had sent parents and children alike into therapy when Satchel was just over 2. He also mentioned Mia's seeming failure to have recognized emotional difficulties Soon-Yi was suffering prior to her affair with Woody. But he quickly pointed out that perfection is not a qualification we demand of parents. And he praised the "caution and flexibility" Mia mustered in dealing both with her children and Woody during their high-drama split.
In hindsight, rereading this material, along with the blizzard of recent online and printed stories, I wondered why Judge Wilk (who died at age 60 in 2002) didn't also question how well Mia had been addressing the emotional problems of her two other adopted Previn daughters, both of whom had been charged in shoplifting and assorted other felony cases during this period.
I also wondered, belatedly, at another omission in Judge Wilk's decision. Roughly a month after learning about Woody and Soon-Yi, Mia raced out and adopted two more children. Within the same week, she brought home a black crack-addicted infant and a blind 13-year-old Vietnamese girl. The latter immediately began to run around her apartment chanting "Woody No Goody!"
Given Mia's hypertraumatized family, this can't possibly have been an optimal time to introduce two new disadvantaged adoptees into her home. And, just a year after winning her custodial victory, Mia adopted two more handicapped children, followed the next year by a third.
I could understand Mia's wish to rebuild her Woody- shattered family, but not in this desperate, wholesale manner. Surely she could not have been running the healing, welcoming, safe-haven type home I'd envisioned. I recalled that when she first learned about Woody and Soon-Yi, Mia had been perhaps the last in her family to know. Belatedly I wondered how Mia compared to Woody in her own judgment, insight, and impulse control.
In his decision, Judge Wilk—again giving no solid evidence for his conclusion—also dismissed Woody's charge that Mia was tying to turn their children against him. But that's just what Woody's newly reconciled son Moses now contends. And while the judge ruled that Dylan and Satchel both needed a protective, healing environment, at least temporarily, to recover from the damaging fallout from Woody's Soon-Yi romance, he also hoped and expected that eventually, aided by their continued therapy, the children would be able to reconnect and form meaningful relationships with their father. He never foresaw that after all their therapy, the children would grow up permanently estranged from, and traumatized by, their memories of Woody. Judge Wilk certainly could not have anticipated that Mia would raise Dylan and Satchel to be her personal Manchurian Candidates—waiting to pull the trigger two decades after the custody trial, timed to doom their father's pending triumphs at the Oscar ceremony, and at the opening of his first Broadway musical play.
This is why I've lately found myself twice disillusioned, originally by Woody Allen, prior to and during his trial, and lately by the furious tweets of his still presumed boy-wonder, new—and sadly too full-of-imself-—broadcaster son.
But just when I thought it couldn't possibly get any worse, it did. That's when I read an update of the story by Mia's long-ago boarding-school friend and Connecticut neighbor, Casey Pascal. Pascal said that "Mia has lately been 'suffering terribly,' and is 'horrified' that the molestation allegations, first made more than 20 years ago, have now reared up yet again. Meanwhile it seems that Ronan, too "would just as soon never have this mentioned ever again"—and he finds "zero gain for his career in having this out there."
Since they're the ones who first resurrected the allegations, what are they both? Nuts?
That's what some people said about Mia all along.
Only back then I didn't believe it.
As for me, I'm happy that Cate won her Oscar and that she graciously credited Woody. I've also got to believe that as the father of two more adopted daughters, Woody's negative views of adoption have moderated. Regarding his obviously failed therapy, however, he at least had the sense to call it quits around the time he wed Soon-Yi. That act left me more in limbo than ever - neither a true believer or disbeliever, just perennially afraid to pull the plug.


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|Reviews for Broken Glasses
| Snooowy chapter 1 . 4/14/2016
awww the ending was so cute!
| reyrocks chapter 1 . 6/27/2014
I actually think its a great way to end, you wouldn't NEED to continue it but I'd sure LOVE it if you did haha, unfortunately, I don't have any ideas to spare, but I still liked this a lot!
| Shirohimesstories chapter 1 . 5/17/2014
Awwww! *0* thats so sweet! :D I would love to read more of this... As for ideas...
As I see they both somehow know that the other feels something for them.. are they already together? Like for real or are they still kinda deniing it a bit? First part of izaya being chased and Shizuo not knowing about his glasses would imply second option. if so, then how about you write about how they get together? Like for example a meeting the next day.
Shizuo sees the flea again but not on Izaya porpuse, like for example in an alley, making a deal with one of his clients or something else..., then he surprises the flea. Shizuo could want to know what this was about for example and Izaya could tell him as usual, that it isnt his business. then Shizuo remembers, that he doesnt know anything about the flea at all, after all he only discovered yesterday that he actually wore glasses.. so he kinda is curious about the flea. then he could for example follow the flea home against his will and kinda annoy Izaya. (Not really annoy, after all Izaya does harbour some kind of feelings for him... or not? Your descision. .) And yeah, probably you have an idea what he could discover there? A secret? A fear? A weakness? A cute habit? Ill entrust that part to you, since you managed to make such a lovely story just with a pair of glasses. :3
I hope I inspired you somehow for a second chapter of this, as your writing style and the pace at which the story goes is just great. .
PS.: I just decided myself to post a Shizaya as well, if you would like you could... read it? Its called "I want to stay with you forever" Ah, I am not forcing you of course, ... just if youre bored or so... please? :3
| Jdjdnesjkdnddnwow chapter 1 . 3/17/2014
Izaya would look amazing in glasses! Oh Shizuo dooon't lie, dooon't lie. This was cute and enjoyable. Great job!
| Headless dullahan chapter 1 . 3/11/2014
Cuteee :3
| Guest chapter 1 . 3/8/2014
Make them go to the sushi place and make them eat together
| Jade chapter 1 . 3/8/2014
I love it! So cute!
| EmoTomboyLove chapter 1 . 3/8/2014
I seriously think you should make more. Por favor hacer mas!
| Bloom Flower chapter 1 . 3/10/2014
Very cute. I do hope you continue with this another chapter or so. Does seem a bit in finished maybe? Please update soon.
| Spookie Boogie chapter 1 . 3/7/2014
Amazing! It's so awesome that they are sooo in character! I love it!
| LolitaPrincessLove chapter 1 . 3/9/2014
Daaaawwwwwwwww so cute!
| Ciero-Blue chapter 1 . 3/8/2014
Ne how about the next day shizuo barges in izaya's apartment and see's him in the glasses he bought for izaya and then it starts to rain and izaya lets shizuo stay the night and maybe watch a movie together or play games! XD think of it as some sort of truce day and then next is... Ahem... :3 haha any way just a suggestion its up to the author to consider it ne? Well anyways good job *thumbs up* and I do hope theres another chapter after this!
Keep up the good work!
| Hanako-Chan16 chapter 1 . 3/7/2014
Awww...it's cute. I like it just like this.


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Gabor, > I have no experiences with big databases. Now I have a database > that's size > is appr. 7,6GB (HW/OS: Intel Pentium III 600MHz, 512MB RAM, GNU/Linux > 2.2.19 > kernel). There is a big table in it with 25318267 tuples today. If I > make a > simple query (SELECT x,y,z FROM table WHERE x = something) then it > takes > 2m42s to get the results. Is it a good value? > I've read the documentation and I've checked the kernel parameters > (sem.h > and shmparam.h) and the parameter values in postgresql.conf and I > have no > idea what could I do to get the results in shorter time period. > Thanks for any kindness in advance. Hmmm.. for 25 million records on a single-processor machine, 2 minutes isn't unreasonable, especially if you have IDE rather than SCSI drives. Drive access times are your big bottleneck with really large databases. Things to check: 1. Indexes ... use EXPLAIN to find out how Postgres is finding the data. 2. VACUUM and VACUUM ANALYZE frequency 3. Postgresql.conf parameters: sort_mem, buffers, wal_files (make tem high!) 4. Use multiple drives or RAID ... having the log files on a seperate drive from the database makes a huge difference in really large queries, although mostly for UPDATE and INSERT queries. Also, putting the OS on a seperate drive doesn't hurt. 5. Postgres verison ... an upgrade always improves the query optimizer. Also, how large is each tuple? It makes a difference in retrieval. Finally, I suggest that you read through the PGSQL-SQL list archives. We discuss performance issues all the time on that list. -Josh Berkus ______AGLIO DATABASE SOLUTIONS___________________________ Josh Berkus Complete information technology josh(at)agliodbs(dot)com and data management solutions (415) 565-7293 for law firms, small businesses fax 621-2533 and non-profit organizations. San Francisco
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Since 1999, Golden Thread has celebrated International Women's Day by programming an evening of performance and poetry titled, What Do The Women Say? The program aims to present thought-provoking writing and innovative performances by leading female artists of our time. Past artists include: Nawal al Saadawi, Shahrnush Parsipur, Simin Behbehani, Haya Husseini, Deema Shehabi, Seema Sueko, Rosemary Toohy, Haleh Hatami, Lana Nasser and Almaz Abinader.
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Alo? An International Mobile Video Play
Alo? is a pilot project by Golden Thread Productions to facilitate international artistic exchange between theater artists from the Middle East and the United States. Artists are paired up to engage in a performative conversation in the form of 1 minute video clips captured by cell phones.
There is a total of 5 teams. Each artist creates a total of five 1 minute videos. Once the artist creates one piece, he or she will send it to his or her partner who will then create a response. The exchange, coordinated by a Golden Thread facilitator, will result in a 10 minute video dialogue per team. The five 10 minute dialogues will be compiled and presented in part or in whole in upcoming events.
With Alo?, Golden Thread's intent is to initiate new relationships and collaborations between theater artists located across borders. Ultimately, the goal of this project is to create a thriving global network of artists who are vocal, active and creative towards building a sustainable dynamic and responsive artistic community.
The Gaza Monologues
In 2010, the ASHTAR Theatre of Palestine launched a global project to stage the writings of youth from the Gaza Strip at theatre companies across the world. Golden Thread worked partnered with three schools, Mercy High, Moreau High and International Studies Academy to stage the Gaza Monologues in San Francisco. In December, representatives from each production from around the world gathered at the United Nations where they performed at the General Assembly on Palestine Day.
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Middle East in San Francisco
Golden Thread has partnered with the San Francisco International Arts Festival to present the work of artists from the Middle East in San Francisco. In 2010, we presented the acclaimed Syrian troupe, Al-Khareef performing the award-winning performance, Solitary. In 2012, we have invited the young Iranian director Reza Servati and his Max Theatre Group to perform at the festival's special tenth anniversary celebration.
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What You Need to Know About Payday Loans
Payday loans have become very popular among salaried people in the US. A payday loan is usually a short-term loan that is given to an employed person. Often, the loan is small in size that ranges from $100 to $1,000. It is meant for emergencies that cannot be put on hold until the next payday. The beauty of this loan is that money is availed in one's bank account the same day that the loan is applied for. It is very convenient in the event of an emergency. The application is usually made online. Once they are approved, money is credited directly to the applicant's bank account.
To qualify for a payday loan, one must meet some conditions. These include:
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must hold a valid bank account.
- Must have been in employment for at least 6 months.
- Must be in stable employment earning $1,000 or more per month.
It is evident that one does not need much to start getting these loans. If you meet the above requirements, the next step is usually filling up the applications forms then submitting them for review. Once your case is approved, money is credited to your account.
Several benefits come with taking a payday loan. Some of the most common and obvious ones include:
Fast processing
Usually, a payday loan takes less than a day since the time of application to the time that the money sits in one's account. This is especially suitable if one has an emergency that requires immediate attention. One can rely on a payday loan to resolve such short-term emergencies. Check out www.1hourloanusa.com/ to know more about how fast it can be approved for a payday loan.
Few requirements
Unlike in other loans, a payday loan has very few requirements. Provided you be in stable employment, you can get the loan. The few requirements make it suitable in the event of an emergency since you are sure that it will be processed within a short time.
No collateral required
The second most attractive feature of a payday loan is that one is not required to provide collateral for the loan received. This means that even those who do not have any security can benefit from this loan provided they have a stable income.
From the above, it is evident that a payday loan is a suitable loan for short-term financial needs. However, due to its easy accessibility nature, they are usually priced very highly by carrying high interests. It is therefore advisable to take care when subscribing to them. It should only be done as the last option so as not to fall into the cycle of taking payday loans every time. However, when used properly, payday loans are known to help out especially in the instances where one is in real need of cash.
How to wear one shoulder tops
One shoulder tops are a common fashion for women. The best thing about this fashion trend is the fact that it is suitable for women of all sizes and shapes. Whether you are plus size or slender, you can easily wear a one shoulder top in a flattering way. The main aim of a one shoulder top is to show one shoulder while concealing one. You can shop at stylewe for the best designs. This brings a very flattering look at the end of the day, and this is a very good casual look for the weekend or while going for a brunch.
Ways of wearing one shoulder tops
Skinny jeans and heels
This is one of the most classic looks and ways of wearing skinny jeans. You can wear your one shoulder top with your favorite skinny jeans and heels. This is a great casual look which tells everyone you are a classic girl, but you are also not afraid to try new trends. The best thing about this look is that you can wear it while going out with the girls or on a casual date. You can interchange the heels with sandals or ballerina flat shoes for a more relaxed and comfortable look.
A-line skirt
If you are looking for a more feminine look, you can decide to opt to pair your one shoulder top with an A-line skirt. You can choose a flowered skirt or a plain skirt. This will depend on the color of your top. If you top is plain, then a flowered skirt is fine and vice versa. You can make the look a little formal by wearing a blazer or a little coat with your outfit.
Shorts and sandals
This might surprise you, but it is possible to turn your one shoulder top into a beach outfit. If you want an interesting way of wearing your shorts when going to the beach, then you can consider wearing them with one shoulder tops. If you have a high waist short, you can tack on your one shoulder top.
Denim skirt
It is also possible to wear your one shoulder top with a denim skirt or with your jeans skirt. This will create an interesting casual outfit for the weekend that will make you stand out from the rest. The best thing with one shoulder tops is the fact that you can wear them with anything without any worries.
Best Tips When Choosing A Construction Company
A construction company is a business enterprise concerned with building or infrastructure. They are divided into small and large construction companies depending on the type of job the company does. The San Bernardino County spray foam offer professional spray foam insulation services.
Factors to consider when choosing a construction company
1. Authenticity
When choosing a construction company, consider how long they have been in operation.
This is to ascertain that the construction company is reliable and trustworthy, hence one that a client can work with. What do other clients say about the company?
2. License
The construction company needs to obtain a permit from relevant authorities in government to operate.
The licenses cover damages and emergencies in the course of development, and hence safety procedures are put in place during the construction period.
3. Timeframe
The construction company should keep their word in relation to time, such that, they complete the construction in the set time frame and the work is up to standard without compromising quality.
4. Work samples
The company should be able to showcase construction done before; this is to allow the client gauge and see how reliable the company is.
Has the company used modern architectural designs that are more appealing and durable? The construction designs would be to show the employees skills. This would also indicate a good working environment for them.
The construction company should be in a position to refer past clients, architects and contractors they have worked with and see what these people have to say regarding the constructor's competency.
The more experienced a company is, the better the project outcome will be.
5. Finances
The company should be in a position to agree with the client on the mode of payment, be it cash or cheque.
This includes the client and the company agreeing to the terms of payment, be it full amount or in installments within the time frame of the construction.
The company should agree to negotiate with the client on matters finance. That is, they could give the customer a discount, or, work with the clients' budget to meet their need, without compromising the quality of work.
6. Communication
How well does the construction company communicate to its customers? Do they communicate effectively, to sell their brand to its customers? How fast does the company respond to the clients, answering their questions and clearing their doubts regarding the work to be done?
How to hire a personal trainer
Hiring a personal trainer is a very big step in your fitness goals. You need to make sure that you get the right person for the job. You will be spending some reasonable amount of time with your trainer each week, so you need to make an extra effort when choosing one. Some of the personal trainers might come to your home so make sure that you hire someone with a good reputation. Urban BodyFit is the best in personal fitness training. Hiring a personal trainer is probably the hardest thing that you will ever do. However, there are some tips to help you in making the right choice.
Hiring a personal trainer
Their body is the selling point
Many people might think that is a lame way to judge a personal trainer, but it works. If you claim to be a personal trainer, then your body should show that you are focused on fitness. A personal trainer who is overweight might not be the right person to hire. A personal trainer should first prove that they can work on their body before working on others. It is unfair to judge with the outward appearance, but unfortunately for personal trainers, it is the only way.
Skills and experience
A good personal trainer should at least be skilled in the art. There are personal trainers who claim to be self-taught, but they might not be the best. A good trainer should have received some form of training to enhance their skills. In addition to skills and training, the experience is also important. You need to know their past clients.
Workout technique
Before hiring a personal trainer, ask about their workout techniques. You will be surprised to know that there are many types of workout procedures and you need to know the right ones for you. For instance, there are personal trainers that use yoga to help clients lose weight. There are others who will guide you through the normal gym workouts. Some of the personal trainers will use martial arts like kungfu to help you achieve your fitness goals. It all depends on the type of training that you are interested in.
A serious personal trainer should work with schedules. A flexible personal trainer should probably be a warning sign. It doesn't mean that the personal trainer should be rigid either. A good trainer should at least emphasize the need for schedules because they are important when it comes to fitness.
A brief review of the best electric percolators
Coffee percolators are still popular today, long after automatic coffee machines came into being. A coffee percolator looks like a small pot. It brews coffee through the process of percolation. This is a process where coffee is filtered by keeping water flowing over the grounds until they lose their flavors. There are pressure percolators and gravity percolators. There are also stove-top percolators and electric percolators.
Electric percolators have an inbuilt electric heating element that is used to provide heat during the percolation process. These percolators keep coffee at a temperature that is good for drinking when percolation ends. Here, I will briefly review three of the most popular electric coffee percolators- Farberware percolators, Presto percolators, and West Bend percolators.
Farberware Classic Yosemite
Farberware Classic percolator is made of stainless steel. Its design may not be trendiest, but its functioning is one that you will like. Its interior walls are non-corrosive while the exterior wall is sturdy and shiny. Its handle is very strong. It has a plastic knob that indicates when percolation begins. It also has a permanent filter basket, and it is dishwasher safe. It makes 8 cups of coffee easily and effectively, spreading the sweet aroma of coffee everywhere during the percolation process.
There are other Farberware percolator models in the market that are great for the discerning coffee brewer. For instance, the Farberware 4-Cup percolator is a smaller version of the Farberware 8-cup percolator. There is also the Farberware 12-cup Percolator which is the largest of the three. The features of these brewers are very similar, what differentiates them is their capacities. They all have detachable power cords great handles and automatic keep warm modes.
Presto 12-Cup coffee maker
Just like the Farberware models, this percolator is made of stainless steel. It is a small and simple percolator that makes flavorful coffee in a few minutes. With this brewer, it is easy to know when the coffee is ready by looking at the light indicator. It also has a filter basket and a detachable power cord. It has the keep war mode like the Farberware models.
The speed of percolation is one of the areas where this percolator beats others in the market, brewing a cup of coffee in approximately one minute. Another area where this percolator is superior is the presence of perk tube and an easy-pour spout. However, most users have complained that its power cord is short and it does not look as strong as other models. There is the Presto 6-Cup percolator which is smaller than this one but with almost identical features.
West Bend 12-Cup percolator
This is another stainless steel percolator that has gained popularity in the recent periods. It is automatic, with an indicator light to show that brewing is complete. It has the keep warm mode like the rest of the percolators here. It is easy to make 12 cups of coffee with this percolator.
Overall, the best electric percolator for your needs is one that is both effective in coffee brewing and costs less for what it does. All the three models of electric percolators discussed above have their advantages and disadvantages. The best one for you will depend on your preferred capacity, brand loyalty, and cost.
Debunking The Myths Surrounding The AirBnB Referral Credit
Airbnb, a hospitality online based marketplace has enabled countless people to realize their dream vacation ambitions as well as providing income to millions with properties. One significant and noteworthy point is that both the hosts and the guests above couldn't have achieved their dreams had it not been for Airbnb. In other words, Airbnb connects guests, visitors or travelers to potential hosts who are willing to rent or lease short-term lodgings including apartment rentals, vacation rentals, Homestays, hotel rooms and hostel beds.
The company doesn't own any lodging. It's merely a broker and receives just commissions from both the guests and the hosts with regards to the bookings. The company has a global appeal with over 3,000,000 lodging spread across 65,000 cities in 191 countries. However, it hasn't been a smooth sailing for Airbnb. The company has overcome countless obstacles to gain respect, recommendation, and global recognition. To clarify some of its terminologies, the company wishes to shed light on AirBnB referral credit.
Airbnb referrals credit definition
Inviting friends, family, or just any other person to Airbnb can earn you together with the people you invite an amazing travel credit. It's a very straightforward thing. Anyone visiting the invitation page and sends the link to a friend earns credit. Immediately the recipient clicks the link; he also receives credit that automatically apply towards his first reservation with Airbnb. Immediately the recipient completes his first qualifying reservation; he earns travel credit.
Credit referrals are for future reservations
When you or the person you refer to the site earns credit referrals, the credit earned can't be used immediately. In fact, you must wait for your reference to remit the first payment to enable your credit referral to be activated. Likewise, the person you refer cannot enjoy the credit referrals earned unless she books a second trip.
Double point earnings
Every person you refer to the site gets an opportunity for double point earning opportunities. The first points are earned when the person you refer completes a qualifying reservation as a guest. The second opportunity to earn points os when the same person completes a qualifying reservation as a host. It's possible to earn up to USD 5,000 in travel credit.
Qualifying reservation
Not any amount qualifies for a reservation. A qualifying reservation has a minimum total value of USD 75 USD. This is strictly excluding taxes, and guest fees. However, these amounts vary during promotional periods.
AirBnB referral credit expiry
Travel credits strictly don't apply to trips that have already been paid for. However, the same will be available and can be applied to the next qualifying reservation. Unfortunately, unknown to many people is the fact that most referral credits do expire. Credit referrals are only valid for a year. They expiry date os exactly one year from the date of issue and can only be used once in the year. Additionally, referral credit isn't reusable once the reservation where the credits were applied have been canceled. Thus, to enjoy your referral credits, ensure that you use them within a year and also don't cancel a reservation once booking is done.
Choosing a company to remodel your home
When it comes to remodeling your home, you have so many options and ways you can go about getting it done. When you have made up your mind on wanting to remodel your home, the next step is finding a company or companies that can get you all your supplies. It is always better to find one company that can get you all your supplies and do the work for you.
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They have a lot of different styles of flooring. You can go with a hardwood floor, or you can lay down a floating floor. You can even go with a tile; the choice is yours. You can also go with a beautiful carpet.
Having new lights installed will make your home look great. They have single lights or ceiling fans with lights. If you want to install wall lights, they have that as well. If your home is two stories high, you can go with Chandelier lights that will give it a great look. Another place that you can add lighting is on the outside of the home, like the garage or driveway.
Adding new cabinets to your kitchen will definitely bring that new look to your home. They have oak or red wood cabinets with beautiful handles. Handles and hinges make your cabinets look outstanding.
Putting in counter tops is very exciting because this will make your kitchen look bigger and brighter. Most people are going with a granite counter tops or marble. When you go with either one, they will last the life of the home and will add a lot of value to the home.
In most cases, people are taking everything out of their bathroom and rebuilding them. Your bathroom gets the most damage out of any other part of your home, because of the water. They will come in and put new walls in; that will not let the water go through. Now that the new wall is set in, you can start adding things like a new tub or stand up shower. Put in new sinks with lighting. When it comes to your bathroom, the list is endless on what they can do for you.
After they have done all the work, they will guarantee their work and the supplies that they provided for the remodeling of your home.
Factors to Consider When Letting Property
An individual of thinking about possessing and letting out his or her property seems to be an arousing financial venture. One being a landlord entails so many details and information rather than on each month, rent being collected. Based on circumstances, a person owning a leasing property and managing by him or herself is considered to be a time-consuming activity. One is recommended to carry out a lot of research concerning letting out property. In the process, an individual will be in a good position to all know all the requirements and details it consists at the end of the day. Talk to Affitto if you want to let your property. Here are the factors to consider when letting out property;
Investment should be long-term
One should know that owning a property is considered as a long term investment. The property takes time for its value to appreciate and equity is built at the same time. For a property being rented usually takes many months and years for it to pay for itself and profit being generated. In the beginning, one will be required to carry forward the costs which are incurred on a monthly basis. Over time, the amount of rental will rise, and the cost of coverage of expenses by the landlord will reduce. At a particular point, all the expenditures incurred in the rental property will be covered, and more profits will be generated.
The bond should be only considered as the only cost of owning a rental property. The owner of the building should be able to know the number of expenses he or she will be required to pay or settle. Insurance, general maintenance, taxes, and rates are the costs an individual should take into consideration. The lawyer's services will be needed in lease agreements being drawn. For vetting and screening of people renting one's property, an estate agent will be required.
A landlord should have a checklist which enlists all items one may need to check when a tenant is shifting in and when shifting to a new place. A checklist aids the landlord to access his or her property and ensure the property in the right position when keys are handed over. When individual moves from the property, the checklist can be used to know the condition and state of the house.
Contracts are included
All the conditions and agreements should be drafted in a document known as a contract. Misunderstandings and complications will be avoided in future. The contract should be well detailed to leave no room for misinterpretation.
Keys Factors On Hiring A Medical Consultant
It's safe to assume that we are all aware of the importance of the life science industry in our daily lives and it goes without saying that we can't live our lives to the fullest without the existence of the people who dedicated their lives to this industry. On the lighter note, we must be grateful for the advancements in technology in this field. Aside from the innovations and inventions in this field, medical and pharmaceutical companies also acquire the services of consultancy firms help them better run the business while gaining important and valuable insights and ideas.
Another thing that we should be grateful for is the fact that there's a lot of consultancy firms that can produce world class consultants. Also, companies such as LifeSci Advisors offers a wide array of services and are always ready to share their knowledge and expertise. In this article, we will reveal some factors that companies must take into consideration when hiring a consultant.
Always ensure that the consultant has the proper set of skills. An ideal medical consultant must show expertise in the medical field. Also, they must be a confident communicator with exceptional convincing skills. Plus, they must have a pleasing personality.
It's worth noting as well that consultants that have previous job experiences in the field of life science such as medical representatives, pharmacists, and nurses are more likely to have more knowledge and insights in the medical industry.
Track Record
It is critical to check the past achievements and accomplishments of the consultant that you are planning to hire to ensure that the person can get the job done. Thus, you must always put an emphasis on this factor.
When checking for the track record, it's ideal to ask for documentations and references to verify the credibility and certainty of the applicant. Always bear in mind that the consultant must provide substantial documents with a comprehensive list of what they have achieved and accomplished in the past. Also, see to it that the previous achievements and accomplishments are relevant to the job role that they are applying. Plus, you can call the past clients to gather more information and to ask for recommendations.
Availability & Accessibility
Well, we know that the primary role of a consultant is to guide the company in particular tasks and objectives to ensure that the company reaches its full potential. So, hiring a consultant that is merely available defeats the purpose of hiring one. Thus, always ensure that the person that you are going to hire is committed and always available.
Also, always ascertain that the consultant is always accessible in terms of the geographical location.
Important things to keep in mind when taking out a loan
In our day to day lives borrowing money has become a norm of the day. With many banks and financial institutions forming now and then with fair interest rates, it is often tempting to run to these offices and get the money you need as quickly as you can. However, you need to meet the lender's requirements before you qualify for a loan. Check out penger.io and find the best lending company that can help you out.
For example, if you go to a bank to borrow some money there are things they look at before they accept your application. They look at things like how often you deposit and withdraw money from your account. Are there any pending debts in your account. Plus, your past loan repayment history. But at times it depends on the type of loan you are applying.
Type of loans
There are many types of loans, and they all vary since each has a distinct use. They vary by how interest rates are often calculated, the length of time, by when payment should be completed and so much more. Below are a few loan types
Student loans
Given to students so as to fund their higher education, they exist in two types, private student loans, and federal student loans. Federal student loans are preferable since they often come with a borrower-friendly repayment plan and low-interest rates.
Personal loans
These are loans that are used for personal expenses and often does not have a particular purpose.
Loans like these are given by banks to help customers buy homes that they cannot pay upfront. The risky thing about taking a mortgage is if you delay payment there is a high chance that your new home will be auctioned. Anyway, these loans often have low-interest rates.
Borrow money from family and friends
These, however, is an open loan type. It is not recommended since most of the time it strains relationships. When opting for this kind of loan, it is ideal to sign a simple promissory note.
Cash advances
This is a short term loan by use of your credit card. Rather than using the credit card to pay or buy a service, you simply take it to the bank and get some cash in the card to utilize for any purpose you intend.
Important things to keep in mind when taking out a loan
- Do not borrow more than what you can repay. Do not live beyond what you can afford. You should take one that you will find easy to compensate.
- Keep the repayment period as short as you possibly can.
- Ensure regular and timely repayment. You should be disciplined and repay the loan on time so that the next time you apply for a loan, you will get the money. This should apply for both long term and short term loans.
- Understand the contracts. Always carefully read the terms and services so as to avoid any form of unpleasant surprises.
- Before requesting for a loan, it is important to tell your family. It is significant to show them because loan repayment will financially affect everybody in the household. Make sure to discuss it with your spouse and make it clear why you are taking the loan.
Why Blue Coat Is The Best Online Data security solution
Are you an organization that deals with lots of online transactions and systems? You well understand that numerous online threats can face your data. True? Therefore, your company needs not only the best cyber security systems but also a reliable company to manage your online networks. Now, allow me to introduce you to Blue Coat Systems, a data management and cyber security provision solution owned by Symantec. SEC.gov reported that Blue Coat is one of the best in online data protection for any organization. Below, we are going to tell you why this is the best for your online activity solutions not only to run smoothly but safely.
Why Blue Coat is the best online security and network management solution
State of the art technology
The state of the art technology embraced by the company explains it all. Simply, not many can match or beat them in this field of network management and data protections. According to research their products have ranked to and passed numerous lab tests thus making them scoop many awards of success. The company keeps on advancing in technology day after the other in an attempt to provide the best services to their clients.
Experienced staff
The company is comprised of the enthusiastic team whose dream is to advance. They work day and night to ensure their customers are not exposed to any online threat. They also ensure that their clients can work anytime anywhere through a dedicated support team. For them, every client challenge is an opportunity to prove how best they are. For this reason, you should try then in your business.
Their client base tell it all
If you are keen to check their customer list on their website, then you will realize that this is trusted security system. They have clients ranging from governments projects, public sector and the private sector alike. A company that is trusted this much must be a provider of credible results, especially on internet security issues.
Their product is interesting
Whether you are looking for a secure management of traffic data, increasing cloud security or encrypting your data transmissions online, you can count on Blue Coat to offer you the best. They have various packages to suit different clients, and more so, they are flexible to customize a product to your needs.
Well, when looking for data security or online management systems, use Blue Coat systems for the best results. They have not disappointed any of their clients, and you will not be the first.
Kitchen Appliances – A True Investment In Culinary Art
Even in the kitchen, technology is at it again. It is taking the world by storm with all the modern kitchen appliances that make cooking a delight, and life so much easier. These appliances are not just ordinary inventions; there's more to it than that. So many factors were put into consideration before and during their manufacture. When you take your time to study these appliances, you notice that this is 100% science. Above House website will provide more details about them. From the materials used, you can clearly tell that it's not just about the decoration or reasons to do with elegance and style, but for scientific reasons such as conduction and absorption of heat.
Top Five Kitchen Appliances To Have
This common kitchen appliance is no longer a luxury in any household. Globally, most people have embraced this timely invention with both hands and have come to realize that it is not just for decorating your kitchen. During tough economic times such as these, we need to conserve the food that finds its way into our kitchens. What better way than to preserve leftover meals in the refrigerator for the next meal's consumption?
Microwave ovens
The most attractive feature about microwave ovens is that they are fast. Their speed lessens the load when cooking especially after a long, hard day and all you have to do is to reheat your food, eat and then loosen up and put your feet up. They are also used in thawing frozen meat and fish, and also in popping corn. How resourcefully versatile can they get?
Love the smell of toast in the morning? The toaster takes all the credit for making mornings so much easier and getting rid of that dreaded feeling of getting up when you hear the alarm.
You cannot deny the ingenuity displayed in the design and invention of this appliance. When you feel like having the juice version of fruits or vegetables, don't stress, just wash them thoroughly, chop them up into sizes that can actually fit inside the blender and the push some buttons and wait. Voila! Your drink is ready.
Doing the dishes is no longer an uphill task if it is your turn to do so. All you have to do is load the dirty dishes into it and give room for it to do what it does best.
What To Consider When Buying Kitchen Appliances
When looking at a brochure for kitchen appliances, you subconsciously look for the price of the item before you can even look at the features. Affordability matters. Not all appliances are wired in the same way; you will not find the same features on every appliance you intend to buy. The brand name matters a great deal. Buy from manufacturers that have been in the industry long enough to know what your kitchen needs.
When it comes to kitchen appliances, online shopping is strongly advised due to its expansive details on the features to expect, the price and the brand of the appliance. Besides, online shopping will save you the hustle of going all the way to your local store and buying then delivering it home for yourself. When you buy online, most sites offer free delivery services for their customers.
Facts About Inground Pool Cleaners
You may not be aware there are machines designed to clean your swimming pool. Some of them are commercial pool cleaners. They can be manual or automatic. In this post, you will learn important facts about these, which can encourage you to purchase them. In fact, these are the best inground pool cleaners that suit your pool cleaning needs. The following are some facts you should know:
Clean contaminated water
Automatic inground pool cleaners are designed to clean up the contaminated water that is in swimming pools. If you have a business premise with a swimming pool, you need to ensure it is constantly cleaned. In this way, you will continue to attract customers. The right machine to use is an inground pool cleaner. This is because the standard machines you may be having at your residential pool are not suitable for this tough task.
Large and heavy
This is another fact about inground pool cleaners; they are heavy and large. This is an exciting feature that prevents tampering and vandalism from unauthorized persons. In this case, the appliance is submerged in the swimming pool. Thus, when it is working in the water, people will not interfere with it.
Adequate convenience
This is another fact of inground pool cleaners. They feature adequate convenience that prevents interruptions. You will note that the majority of these pool cleaners are cordless and have remote controls. This explains why they are convenient to use and operate. Moreover, you will not be worried that customers will disrupt your cleaner by stepping on cords and wires.
Remove large amount of debris and dirt
Inground pool cleaners are designed to remove a lot of debris and dirt from the commercial pool in just a matter of minutes. This is far better than what you will get from the standard pool cleaners. From the above, you can understand that inground pool cleaners have several interesting features, which make them top devices in pool cleaning industry. Moreover, the above facts are very important to know when planning to purchase a pool cleaner for a commercial swimming pool.
You should note that inground pool cleaners have been around since the 1960s. The first was invented by a hydraulics engineer, Ferdinand Chauvier. The devices uses hydraulics concepts to collect dirt and several other sediments from the pool. It functions with the pool filter and does not require chemicals to keep the pool free of bacteria.
Why You Need To Contract A Junk Removal Company
Some years back, people did not mind doing junk removal themselves. With time, this proved to be a more ineffective endevour than the benefit they were gaining. As such, professional junk removal companies started taking root in many places to help solve such problems. If you live in an area like Long Island, you need to work with Junk Removal Long Island. You should not be in the list of people doing waste disposal and management using old and ineffective ways. That said, here are some benefits you will get from outsourcing junk removal services.
Benefits of outsourcing junk removal
Health and safety
Handling hazardous material can pose a health risk not only to the handler but also to the people around them. In absence of proper handling equipment and training, the risk of contamination is aggravated. Consequently, individuals end up suffering from diverse complications. As such working with a junk removal company will ensure you, yourself or your employees are safe all the time.
Cost saving
You may think that you are trying to save some coins from doing your own junk removal. However, this is not the case. Most often than not, you end up incurring more than what you could have actually spent by contracting a junk removal company. First, if you are running a business, you save time by doing things that you are specialized to do. Secondly, you may end up spending on injuries and overtime cost.
Working with a junk removal company makes the whole process of handling and disposing waste more reliable. A waste removal company has a fixed time of doing this. In addition, they have knowledge on how to handle and separate different kind of waste .In return, this ensures that all waste is handled in a legal way.
Aesthetic factor
Often, we think that we have removed junk by placing it in a free space within our vicinity but this is not the case. At the end accumulation of this waste makes our premises look like a dumping site. A professional junk removal company will dispose the trash off your premises helping you achieve aesthetic appeal.
Junk handling professionals provide an efficient way of handling your waste. You do not have to worry how and when they will dispose your waste. Once you have agreed to the terms of service, be rest assured that anytime you require their services they will act promptly. This gives you peace of mind and ensures that you stay productive.
Tips For Selecting Office Space
Do you want to begin a business here are tips to help you to narrow down the options for selecting a right location for your office space. The following are tips to consider before picking an office space.
The Location
Considering the location is important. You should for a place that is in a well-developed location with good accessibility to the road whereby employees and clients can come to the office without a struggle. Getting an office in a good locality is an ideal for your business.
Office Facilities
An office that gives other facilities is an excellent choice for getting services set up can be a difficult task. For instance, If the place has a hotel, it will simple for employees who are working there as they can take their meals within the building which easy that going somewhere far. Another thing is to select a place that is accessible all the time. Security is also another crucial thing plus parking is also essential to consider all the place should be secured even when for parked vehicles.
The Internet Facility
For any business in this modern era, the Internet is vital. Ensure that the building you choice for your office space should already have Internet services if they do not have to take another option does not pick that location. If the building intends to install the Internet, they need to know their service provider and the duration it will take.
The Construction
It is essential to assess the building, know the year of construction and guarantee water and electricity facilities are enough and there is a nice backup system is in place in times of crisis. Getting the appropriate office space should be done correctly from the first time, so guarantee all amenities are in place. If not, you'll settle up with annoyed employees and more time and money and will be used on repairs.
Understand Rental/Lease Agreement
You need to know how long the rent/lease agreement will take and if there are additional charges for maintenance if needed get an expert. Make sure you read the agreement carefully if there is something you don't understand, consult your lawyer. To avoid disagreement in the future ask and confirm the changes you are allowed to do in your office and include it in the lease agreement.
When looking for an office space, look at many different places, weigh their pros and cons and then make a decision do not settle on the first option.
A Travel Guide For Ladies
Proper preparation before travel is vital to have an exciting and fun holiday. It is helpful to do research to know the destination you are heading to. Ensure when traveling you leave early so as to reach your destination in time. The following are tips to guide you when traveling.
How To Stay Safe
It involves the type of friends one should make before visiting the sort of destination of preference. Being a female tourist is an essential part of your growth and as such one wants to guarantee that traveling need be very safe before effectively doing it. Ask questions of what to take, where to stay for the time in the country and also know if any political insights in the country would prevent the travel. The contacts need to be from reliable tour companies or from colleagues who the lady may have gone before and with a lot of trusts.
Have A Better Knowledge Of The Place You Are Going
Having study maps is important. This is whereby an individual can ask approval from friends all over concerning the destinations that she plans to go. You require having a map of wherever you are going to serve as a guide for anything to expect. For example when one land in an airport it is regularly necessary to have an Idea of who you suppose to pick you up and the knowledge of the hotel that you will be staying is very paramount. The reason is that security comes before anything else.
Things To Carry
It is nice to ensure that you keep your stuff safe when traveling. For the first time, travels don't take lovely things which you may regret when something happens. When you reach your destination ensure you take your expensive stuff everywhere, you are going as you are not familiar with the place. Your travel documents should be kept safe so as not to lose them. The hotel you book to stay should be a well-known one whereby at least you feel free to leave your valuable things in when you go to the park, spa or swimming.
You should carry clothes that instill confidence in you when you wear them, carry modest clothes depending on your destination. This will enable you to feel comfortable when you are out on your trips in your destination country. It is also nice to have some money set aside for to get some things of the resident's destination. This will make you blend in you dress like them they won't know that you are a visitor.