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Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership's (NEP's) Job Broker team are looking to find enthusiastic and hard-working young people keen to take their first steps into the footwear industry.
The apprenticeship scheme is recruiting for the third consecutive year with Northampton's Prada-owned company, Church's.
Helen Errington, head of HR at Church's, said: "It is really important to create a wide range of opportunities that attract and foster young talent for the sustainability and growth of Church's as well as manufacturing across Northamptonshire as a whole.
"This is why we are once again embarking on our apprenticeship programme in association with NEP's Job Broker team who do all the hard work in assisting us to recruit and retain apprentices of exceptional standard year on year."
Over the last two years ten apprentices have started their career at Church's through the apprenticeship scheme.
This year, there are six to eight further positions available offering 16-24 year olds an intensive training programme of up to two years. This involves learning how to make world-class quality shoes from start to finish whilst earning up to £257 per week.
Jake Seal, who was one of the first apprentices on the scheme, said: "When you're unemployed, you get used to that as being the way it is. When I look back now, I see things from a totally different perspective. Having such a great opportunity and earning my own money is such a big motivator."
The deadline to register interest is Friday June 6 for the 2014 apprenticeship with information sessions taking place the following week. The scheme will begin in September 2014.
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ALONG THE GULF COAST – Over the past several months, dolphins have washed ashore along the northern Gulf Coast with bullet wounds, missing jaws and hacked off fins, and federal officials said they are looking into the mysterious deaths.
The most recent case was of a dolphin found dead off the coast of Mississippi, its lower jaw missing.
Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday they're asking everyone from beachgoers to fishermen to be on the lookout for injured or dead dolphins — and any unusual interaction between the mammals and people.
"It's very sad to think that anyone could do that to any animal," said Erin Fougeres, a marine mammal scientist for NOAA's southeast office in St. Petersburg, Fla. "There have been some obviously intentional cases."
Fougeres said five dolphins have been found shot. In Louisiana, two were shot in 2011 and one in 2012. And in Mississippi, three were found shot this year, the most recent one last week, which was first reported by the Sun-Herald newspaper.
Besides the shootings, a dolphin in Alabama was found with a screwdriver stuck in its head over the summer. Another in Alabama had its tail cut off, and that animal survived. Still others were missing fins or had cuts to their bodies.

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Mar del Plata and its surroundings make up an area of great meteorological variability due to its closeness to the sea. The summer is short and usually cool. There have been maximum temperatures of 14şC in December, and even temperatures as low as 6şC in January mornings, a month we expect to be the hottest of the year. The days in which the temperature reaches 30şC rarely exceed the number of ten or twelve per season. The hottest day ever recorded was in January, 1959, when the thermometer marked 43şC.
This weather characteristic makes it impossible for Mar del Plata to compete with areas with tropical or sub-tropical climate where sea currents are warmer, like Barzil or the Caribbean. Tourists who come to the city, especially those from the metropolitan area, usually seek a change from the hot temperatures of their cities to the temperate climate of Mar del Plata.
It is worth mentioning that snowstorms may occur in Mar del Plata. It is a meteorological event that takes place every 15 years or more, being the snowfalls of 1975 and 1991 especially remembered. This meteorological event is slightly more common near Sierra de los Padres and in the South coastal area, where frosts are also more frequent. During the 1990s, this phenomenon took place on four different occasions: 1991, 1994, 1995 and 1997. The last two snowfalls took place on July 10, 2004 and on June 24, 2007, although none of them as heavy as that of 1991.
In autumn and winter the so-called Sudestadas are very common. These violent storms are caused by the rotation of cold winds from the West that come moisture-laden from the Atlantic Ocean and cause heavy rains. When these take place, the average temperature is kept above 0şC due to the thermal inversion produced by the passage of air mass through the sea.
Mar del Plata's Cost line.
These climatic conditions make the region fall into the category of temperate climate, with sufficient precipitation every month of the year and with an average temperature of 22şC in the hottest month of the year. Other classification systems detail the area as being dominated by maritime sub-tropical air masses, hot and humid coming from the semi-permanent anticyclone of the Atlantic, with a slight thermal variation resulting from the influence of the cold Malvinas current. This climatic condition is called "sin verano térmico" (without summer heat).
As to the winds, it should be noted that there is no specific direction of them, but the tendency shows that the most relevant winds come from the north and north-west quadrant as well as from the south, with an average speed of 21 km/h. The influence of the sea breeze in the Naval Base is evidenced in the winds from the northeast region in the months of September, October and November, then becoming stronger in December, January, February and March.
Local wind blows from the sea during the afternoon and vice versa during the night, i.e. from the land to the sea.
You can reach the city through various means of transport: there are 3 provincial roads and a highway connecting Mar del Plate and the Capital; a railway station with 29 weekly arrivals; a bus station where tickets are sold by over 50 companies; an airport that operates internationally with 6 airline companies in more than 130 weekly services, and an artificial harbor of deep water that –apart from being crucial to the fishing activity- allows cruise ships to anchor at the northern breakwater.
If you travel from Buenos Aires by car, via routes 11, 88 and 226, or via the modern and safe highway 2, the trip can take an average of four hours. But for those who decide to make the most of time, they can get to the city after a 45-minute flight. The International Airport "Astor Piazzolla" is situated only 10 minutes from downtown Mar del Plata. Three airlines operate with national destinations, with a frequency that increases significantly during the summer season.
Mar del Plata is the head of General Pueyrredón District. It is located on the coast of the Argentinian Sea at coordinates 38 ş 00' S and 57 ş 33' W.
General Pueyrredón District area: 1,453.44 km2 , with a population of 366.6 inhabitants per Km2.
Communal Urban area: 79.48 km2 (7948 ha.)
District Boundaries
NE: District of Mar Chiquita
SW: District of General Alvarado
SE: Argentinian Sea
NW: District of Balcarce
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Debi Mazar Lands Recurring Role on CastleMatt Richenthal at . Comments
Debi Mazar is a lucky woman.
She starred alongside Adrian Grenier on Entourage; she'll be teamed with Maksim Chmerkovskiy on season nine of Dancing with the Stars; and now she's nabbed a recurring role opposite Nathan Fillion in Castle.
As first reported by Entertainment Weekly, Mazar will appear on the second season of his ABC series as Paula Haas, Richard Castle's book agent. She'll debut in October by making Castle an intriguing offer.
Accepting this proposal, tough, will a rift in his relationship with Detective Beckett. Interesting...
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Online College 24/7 is a website where you can see what multiple schools have to offer in terms of degrees, certificates and diplomas, in an online or campus setting. With featured schools such as the University of Phoenix, DeVry University, American InterContinental University, Colorado Technical University, Walden University Online, Strayer University and more, achieving your academic goal couldn't be easier.
Both online and campus degrees are presented in seven categories: bachelor's, master's, MBA, doctoral, associate's, certificates and diplomas. When you browse the categories, you can view what schools have to offer, both online and on campus, by checking the provided list of programs. You can refine your search by degree and subject, as well as locate a campus closest to your area code or if you can get an education online with a particular institution.
When you have found your school of interest, you can request more information from the source to make an informed decision about whether or not it is right for you. This will bring you to the school's information page on the site, which will give you a little more insight into what they have to offer for your academic needs. You will then be able to submit a request for more information by answering a few questions, which varies from school-to-school. This added feature will allow you to efficiently gather the resources you need, with less hassle, to better determine your academic future.
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Let's be honest, most children who are told that they must wear glasses will often not be thrilled with the idea of having to wear eyeglasses. For many children, it is the idea that others will make fun of them or, cause them to be viewed as being different from other children their own age. Being bullied because you are visually impaired and have to wear glasses can cause a child to refuse to wear them, out of fear of being made fun of.
No one want to be made to feel self conscious about themselves, especially at certain ages when it is most important to fit in with their peers. We've come along way since the days of having a choice between wearing heavy black plastic frames or wire frames that were basically your only choices.
Still, everyone likes to look their best and there are many fashion frames from which someone can choose to fit the shape of their face and their sense of style. On the other hand, if you are looking to change things up so that you don't get bored with a certain look once you've purchased your eyeglass frames; there wasn't much you could do except buy multiple sets of glasses…until now.
Ros Guerrero is the owner of a company that has solved this problem. She invented eyeglass charms that add a bit of decorator style to your eye wear frames. Some of these charms are classic styles that are a great way to dress up your lenses for a night out…others are kind of funky colorful and fun charms. There are charms for adults, for girls and for boys too. I like the fact that there are charms that a child can choose from in their area of interest of art or sports.
There are also seasonal charms, pets/animals, colorful flowers, or charms that create awareness of issues such as breast cancer. Ros has created a variety of charms for you to choose from. These make great gifts too for just about any occasion! They are easy to attach and the fun is in the conversations that take place when others notice the charms attached to the glasses. It is a wonderful way to break the ice for children who may have trouble initiating conversations with others.
The really neat thing about Ros' company is that her daughter Gem was her inspiration. One day, Ros designed and attached her first set of charms to Gem's glasses and sent her to school. Gem received so many compliments, in her special needs class, that the idea of "Ficklets" was born. Getting noticed wearing glasses, for a child, is not always a positive experience. Ficklets charms can positively influence how a child perceives wearing their eye wear. After all, if a child won't wear their glasses how can they possibly help their eyesight? Much of a person's education is learned visually. If a persons vision is impaired in any way, it is only logical that getting them to commit to wearing their glasses is important, right?
As you know, children aren't the only ones who wear glasses. What's really great about eye wear today is the fact that there are so many choices. Still, it is the same for adults…who wants to wear the same old- same old look, day after day. There are classic charms for female adults as well. The added touch of these charms can dress up your look at work or, for a night out making you feel stylish and attractive. Everyone is at their best when they feel confident and assured about their appearance. Changing your look can be costly. It's a lot more affordable to change up the look of your present glasses by purchasing Ficklets than it is to go out and purchase an extra set of frames.
Do you know someone who refuses to wear their glasses because they are self conscious about the way they look? Have you ever known someone whose life was changed because their vision was improved by wearing glasses? If so, then you understand the importance that Ficklets can play when it comes to self esteem and wearing prescription glasses. Are you thinking of someone in your life who would appreciate a pair of Ficklets? If so…what are you waiting for? Thanks Ros & Gem for helping us to see things more beautiful in life.


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Who: Miami's Black Tide, a foursome of headbanging, Iron Maiden-loving underagers led by 15-year-old metal prodigy Gabriel Garcia.
Sounds Like: Everything you love about Eighties metal gods like Judas Priest and Guns n' Roses without all the irony. In a town dominated by rap and reggaeton, Black Tide began making their mark with blistering all-ages shows, eventually grabbing the attention of major labels like Interscope, who released the band's debut Light From Above.
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• For the band, school's out. "Fuck school. I was a really bad student, dude," says Garcia. Drummer Steven Spence adds, "Well, it's hard to keep your motivation when you're in seventh grade and you have a record deal." However, Garcia credits his poor grades to a love of marijuana.
• Obviously, releasing an album on a major label will boost your fanbase. "The day the record came out in March, we were playing to 30 kids," says guitarist Lexx Nunez. "The next day, we played to 300." Their MySpace page can look forward to a lot more friends as the band will join Disturbed, Mastodon and Slipknot on this year's traveling Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival.
• Despite being under legal age, the band has developed a love of booze and strip clubs. "We see the world, and people give us free alcohol sometimes," says bassist Zakk Sandler. "We're not on the fuckin' Disney Channel," adds Nunez.
Hear It Now: Light From Above is in stores now, and first single "Shockwave" is thundering its way onto the radio (but not Radio Disney, obviously.) Click above to see a special behind-the-scenes video on the making of the clip for "Shockwave."


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Hi all,
My WHV expires on 27th Dec and flights back home to the UK cost a fortune at that time (didn't even think about it when I booked my 1 way ticket over here!). Is there any chance I can get a Holiday/Tourist Visa added to the end of my current WHV just so I can stay a little bit longer to get a cheap flight home in Feb??
Can't find any info about it online anywhere.


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Man accused of using threat of pit bull to sexually assault woman
Updated 2:17 pm, Friday, June 17, 2011
San Antonio police Thursday evening arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman at his home and threatening to bring his pit bull terrier into the residence if she refused, officials said.
Alex Martinez, 30, was set to be booked into Bexar County Jail on one count of sexual assault. A judge set bail at $75,000.
An arrest warrant affidavit states Martinez recently met the woman and the pair went to a club and to dinner Wednesday night, ending up at Martinez's house.
There, according to the affidavit, the woman refused to engage in sexual activity with Martinez and he assaulted her. He later told her he had a pit bull in the back yard as if to threaten her, "opened the back door and told her to take her pants back off or he would let the dog inside," the affidavit states.
The woman complied out of fear, and called police from a friend's house early the next morning, the affidavit states.
Martinez told detectives the couple's sexual activity had been consensual.


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Walt Disney Animation Studios has had great success with its shorts in recent years. Paperman won great critical acclaim in 2012 and went on to capture an Academy Award, the first short released by the studio to win an Oscar since the 1970s. Then, last year, Get A Horse! stunned audiences with its creative use of 2D and 3D. Now, the talent behind Paperman is back at it with a new short heading to theaters this year. It is called Feast and you can get a first look at it and its logo after the break! [Read more…]
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I Treat Others As I Would Like to Be Treated
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 10,025 People
I try my best, I would like to think I'mdecently nice, but I really don't know-.- I have noticed and observed the results of how treating people affects how they will treat me. The results showed a significant increase in positive complements if I complemented them on something they wore or the way they looked. They...
It's amazing how sooo many don't knowthat this is Jesus's "Golden Rule!" Either way, it's a great motto to live by and I do my best to live this way daily... :)
MiamiMexirican 41-45, M 1 May 27, 2015
struggling between "treat others how you wannabe treated" and "treat others how they treat you"
SilverUniicorn 70+, F 1 Response 6 Dec 22, 2015
First thing you need to knowbefore you continue to read my story is that I'm very short. I'm 4'10" and I'm quite small compared to most girls my age (21). I was never really picked on in the past and people never really seemed to be bothered by it until I met this one guy today. So here it goes: Today as...
I like to be nice to people,yet I'm quite down to earth and truthful. I have & will never say something behind someone's back unless I can say it to there face and I love to complement. On the plus side I think that what goes around comes around so be pleasant and receive pleasant things.
thus2 18-21, F 4 Jun 16, 2014
I have always been a good person,always putting my self last. Over the last year I have noticed a change in me, were I have been questioning things. My partner of 20 years will complain if his lunch isn't ready for work, the other day I said to him how many times have you made me a lunch for work, he looked at...
ruthannb 56-60, F 3 Feb 16, 2015
people are rude expeditiouslywhen you asked a simple question
It's so nasty when people expose all theirpersonal arguments publicly. I think everyone should settle their personal grievances personally.
This very rarely happens sooneror later they will screw you over blow you off stab you in the back . Maybe not today but they lay in wait I would like to say thank you for pretending .
MrRaymond00 46-50, M 1 Jan 10, 2016
"Platinum Rule""I treat others as they would like to be treated".
Kurlysue 41-45, F 2 Responses 3 Aug 9, 2013
I want to be treatedas if I'm important or at least in the room,so that's how I treat people
metalchick18 22-25, F 1 Response 3 Oct 28, 2014
Definitely ! I'm always the girlwho smiles at everyone & says hi or hey (: That's just how I am , I love meeting new people . You can't just except someone to be nice & understand you if you're not being nice & understanding either . I always have respect for others , but sometimes people are just some plain...
cutefacejay 22-25, F 4 Oct 30, 2014
Treat people the way you want to be treated.Talk to people the way you want to be talked to. Respect is Earned, Not given.
How To Treat A Woman ....These are not my words. I've seen them posted in various forums. I find them timely, and something that should be remembered.1. When she walks away from you mad[ Follow her ]2. When she stares at your mouth[ Kiss her ]3. When she misses you[ She's hurting inside ]4. When she...
swtcheeks 46-50, F 7 Responses 5 Aug 25, 2011
I believe in giving to the universe what youwould like to receive.
ziggybaby86 31-35, F 1 Response 3 Oct 7, 2014
I've very nice and considerate to peoplewhen I first meet them, but when they make the first insult or sarcastic comment, it's like they've thrown down the gauntlet...they've slapped me across the face in a duel...The gloves come off and it's on. I'm sure there are more metaphors I could use, but i think you get the...
luketepid 56-60, M 1 Response 4 Feb 29, 2016
Definition of fickle: Changing frequently,especially as in regards to one's loyalties, interests, or affection. Marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability: given to erratic changeableness. I find that EP is full of fickle people. As a person who has always made and retained friends and stand loyal...
ImKeepinItReal 41-45, F 1 Response 12 Jul 10, 2015
1 Thessalonians 5:15: Seethat no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. http://bit.ly/RK2W3s
dfries63 51-55, M 1 Response 2 May 8, 2015
Even when I get treated like ****.. i always take the high road. ^^
wildcardd 26-30, M 1 Response 12 Jul 28, 2015
my husband has a lot of friends on facebook.I don't appreciate the pictures some of the females send his way. I would like any input on how I should handle this stuff. we have been married 15 years. Why do people feel the need to have a billion "friends". It irks me that they don't respect that he has a wife and...
walkingthefenceoflife 56-60, F 3 Responses 4 Dec 22, 2015
Yea! That's why I treat everyone in a sweetand nice way!! :D :P :D
Youtuberr 22-25, M 4 Aug 6, 2015
Unconventional Truthi'm an introvert and i love my privacy. i dont like being plagued by people. i dont like going out often. i dont like talking to most people. i need my isolation. i need my quiet. i need to be left alone. i need people to accept that. you could argue that i should do exactly unto...
lizeleth 18-21, F 4 Responses 3 Jan 13, 2012
Isn´t it the easiest way ?.... I express my thoughts and feelings openly to those I come close to, and love to get theirs too... It´s the moment when souls connect....
LadyHeartnMind 31-35, F 1 Response 4 Oct 17, 2015
I always have treated people like the way Ilike to be treated. I value honesty and integrity. I expect in return.
The Golden RuleDo unto others as you would have them do unto you. These are the words I strive to model my life after. I do my best to treat anyone and everyone exactly as I'd want to be treated in that situation. I think that consideration, respect, compassion, kindness, and acceptance are not...
LG76 36-40, F 3 Responses 6 May 10, 2012
We are very fortunate to have a domestic helper,she works very hard, long hours and does a lot for our household. I on the other hand have heaps of appreciation and respect for her and I treat her, like I would treat any other human being on this planet. Equal. My dearest mother, not so much. She is controlling beyond...
MissQueenB 22-25, F 2 Responses 4 Jan 10, 2016
Please help! i 4 days i start the high school.i am in a new school and i dont know anyone. i dont want to people know me as :shy girl. because i am really shy. i want to talk but i dont know the subjects to talk about Please help. what my behavior has to be?
mlplights 16-17, F 2 Responses 0 Sep 10, 2015
Treat Others As U Would Like to Be Treated:"I treat others as i would like to be treated", "I always have and always will," I reckon if everyone followed this rule in the world the world would be a lovlier place for sure.
Feflower 36-40, F 2 Responses 3 Dec 31, 2007
I think it's probably more important to treatothers how they WANT to be treated. Most people have good intentions but I hear they use them as pavers on the road to hell.
GoldenDuck 41-45, F 1 Response 6 Dec 17, 2015
One of my serious pet peeves... Treating people how you want to be treated. Now if you want to be treated like sh!t, that's a different story... And it shouldn't involved anybody else but yourself. Growing up, I was taught to treat others with the upmost respect, no matter how they treated you or...
NaomiSunshineJourney 31-35, F 1 Response 5 Mar 4, 2015
Sometimes people take my sweetnessfor weakness. I'm not weak. I've learned to stand up for myself - set limits. Please understand I love myself enough to put a stop to bad friendships.
SocialHermit 46-50, F 4 Responses 15 Aug 2, 2015
I admit that i don't always do it,but i do most of the time. I'm just easily irritable.
i always give my best on everything i do,why is it so hard to receive the same? i've had a lot of bad experience...but still do my best no matter what.
I am one to acknowledge birthdaysand other special occasions... I have 3 adult sons and always do something for them. I just celebrated my birthday this past weekend and one of my sons, the one who remembers everything, didn't even bother to call me. this same son usually doesn't acknowledge the receipt of...
sharpestnana 56-60, F 1 Response 3 Aug 31, 2015
Yea it's true I'm shy,weird, black ( which I'm proud of) but I treat ppl like they r worth living and r supposed to be here MADE to be here but I get treated like trash
WTFGOD 16-17, F 3 Responses 1 Nov 3, 2014
Just desserts, or just karma.It doesn't matter. I try to treat everyone like they have value as human beings, and I deserve the same.
Mrskatearch 31-35, F 1 Response 4 Aug 24, 2015
I don't want to be lied toor hurt.. So I don't lie to and hurt other people. It's simple.
Anonymoussouthernbabe 18-21, F 1 Response 4 Oct 30, 2014
jealousy is so unattractive ...and comes in so many different ways
nodrama0 51-55, F 4 Responses 9 Feb 26, 2016


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By NANCY GREEN
© St. Petersburg Times, published January 29, 2001
January Xpressions celebrates contributors depicting themselves in poetry and artwork. The prompt for this month's creativity was "I am the one who . . ."
In the poems, drawings and paintings published today you will find a wide assortment of interesting characters, portrayed with introspection, sensitivity and humor.
We hope you enjoy the work. Maybe it will inspire you to complete the sentence "I am the one who . . ." about yourself!
-- Nancy Green, Xpressions editor
Xpressions is our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade. It appears the last Monday of each month in this space.Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting your work. Here are the upcoming themes and postmark deadlines:
FEBRUARY: Equestrian inspiration, the all-horse issue. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by Feb. 5.
MARCH: High school poetry, art and photography. Poems must be non-rhyming. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked March 5.
APRIL: Middle school poetry, art and photography. Entries must be postmarked by April 9.
Please send your work, theme suggestions (WE REALLY WANT TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS FOR THEME SUBJECTS) and comments to: Xpressions, c/o Nancy Green, St. Petersburg Times, 1000 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
All work must follow the designated theme and be your own creation. Artwork must be on white, unlined paper, with the medium stated on the back (oil, pastel, crayon, etc.). Be sure to include your name (printed legibly), age, school, grade, address, ZIP code and phone number, with area code.IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Stories must be no longer than 150 words, preferably typewritten. We will return work only if you indicate that you want it back.


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Welcome to the first edition of the Vizier's Reflections. All of us lead busy lives. With this in mind, I will use this post to share with you, any interesting and useful ideas that I come across each week. If I can help to highlight some ideas that might be of use to you, I would have achieved my aim. Although I am not sure how this post will develop over time, I do intend to make the Vizier's Reflections a weekly staple. It will also make a good platform for me to make any announcements if the need should arise.
Blog Traffic
The inspiration for this post was Steve Scott's Sunday Selections. I know he reads my blog so it is best to give him due credit him for this idea before he says anything. Joking aside, I enjoy reading Steve's lifestyle design and personal development website. I have gained quite a few useful ideas from the many articles he has written. The one topic that stands out for me is his blog traffic blueprint. Traffic is a major concern for any successful blog. It would be great if you too could benefit from Steve's ideas as well.
Managing Changes in Life
As we go through life, we are bound to face changes and challenges along the way. There are times when we have to take risks and there are times when we have to be cautious. In his carefully thought out manner, Scott McIntyre of Vivid Ways shows us how to thread this fine balance between risk and caution.
But knowing how to balance risk and caution alone is not always enough. We need something extra to manage changes in life. Luckily, this is something that all of us have. What I am talking about is intuition. And when it comes to intuition, who else would know better than Angela Artemis of Powered by Intuition? I thoroughly enjoyed her fascinating post on intuition and you too can read about it if you wish to learn more.
Living Life with Passion
I have a confession to make. I watched Tangled on Friday night. Yes I know I am a grown man with a reputation as a Vizier to uphold, but I am sure my secret is save with you all since I am not that well known yet. Besides, I am excited about the lovely, but crowded new mall that has just opened in my sleepy neighbourhood. Things will never be the same again! I love the many eateries in the mall. This will be the perfect opportunity for me to change my routine and to try something new when it comes to food. And there are two large supermarkets, a cinema, a library, a bookshop and loads of retail outlets. Ah, so this is what it feels like to be content.
Anyway, back to Tangled. It was a lovely but typical Disney story about following your heart and dreams. The important message to take back with you is to live life with passion. I think everyone should bring their kids to watch the movie to instill this message in them. After all, children are the next generation and they should get life right from the start. Of course, there are perils in letting the kids watch Tangled. They might just pick up the idea that mothers may not always know best instead. I cannot say that the movie was great or inspired. I do enjoy my Disney movies by the way; my favourites are Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Tangled did have its moments and I did enjoy it, but I doubt I would watch it a second time. The characters and story were not as developed as I would have liked them to be. But I doubt kids would notice or bother.
A Moving Story About Kindness
Finally, I would like to talk a little about kindness and the small things in life. As we go about the hustle and bustle of our lives, it is easy to focus on the big picture and to forget the little things. In my opinion, the little things in life matter. For if we cannot get the little things right, how can we hope to manage the big things?
With this in mind, I would like to share with you a moving story that I came across at Think Simple Now. Its message is simple. It is better to be kind where possible, than to regret not doing so. For us, an act of kindness may be nothing more than a lift of a finger or a wave of a hand. But to those who receive it, its impact may be far greater than we could imagine. So remember to be kind. You never know how a simple act of kindness can make a great difference in someone's life.
That is all I have for you this week. I hope you all have a great week ahead!
Irving aka the Vizier
16 Responses to "The Vizier's Reflections: 29/11/10 to 05/12/10"
Hi Irving,
Thank you for including my article in your weekly reflection. I look forward to reading this weekly post – as I'm sure you will be very discerning and helpful.
What a great motto you leave us with: "You never know how a simple act of kindness can make a great difference in someone's life." If only we could all grasp this statement and make it a reality… imagine the possibilities!
Scott McIntyre recently posted..The Cautious Person's Guide to Risk Taking
Hi Scott,
Your welcome. I look forward to reading more interesting posts on your blog. Keep them coming!
It doesn't really take much to be kind. You're absolutely right, if we could all grasp this statement and make it a reality, the world would be a better place. All it takes is for each of us to do our part.
Thank you for your support and comments!
Hi There! Thanks so much for the wonderful links. I can't wait to dig in & find some inspiration!
Take care,
Dandy recently posted..Deep breathing techniqes for well being
Hi Dandy,
I am glad you found the links inspirational.
Thank you for stopping by!
Love it , love it , love it. When it comes to the magic of success, one must be passionate about what they do. And as long as your in it to win it, you will get it all.
jonathanfigaro recently posted..Oh come on- 75 ways to live greatly
Hi Jonathan,
You're right about passion. Without passion there is no way we can hope to have lasting success at what we do.
Thank you for your comments!
Thanks for the link. First one in your first link post too! That rocks!!
It is nice to see you take a stab at a roundup post. I do think they are fun a cool way to find some other good sites/articles.
Anyway there looks to be some nice links so I am off to check them out!
Steve@Lifestyle Design recently posted..How to Research an Internet Marketing Niche- THE Ultimate Blueprint
Hi Steve,
I agree. Roundup posts are a great way to share and to highlight useful things which others might benefit from.
Thank you for your comments and the inspiration!
Hey, I have watched the movie Tangled too! I absolutely love it! I cannot say the same for all the animated shows I have seen but Tangled won me over. Thanks for sharing an interesting roundup of links! I will be interested to find out more about your weekly reflections. All the best!
Evelyn Lim recently posted..5 Steps To Being Authentic To Your True Dreams
Hi Evelyn,
I am glad that you loved Tangled. Although now that you have mentioned it, it makes me wonder what kind of animated shows you have seen for Tangled to leave such a good impression on you haha!
Thank you for your comments!
My dear Vizier/Irving, I love the "reflections" idea – so nice of you to dedicate this to others and highlight your top reads. I love Angela's blog and she is very insightful and a dear friend. I know about Steve's blog and just back from Seattle, where I watched the latest Woody Allen movie, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger – I had missed it back at TIFF in Canada but I did see the huge poster for Tangled. So good of you to watch and to admit it. Keep it up, all of it!!!
Farnoosh recently posted..Top 65 Quotes on Making the Choice about Children
Hi Farnoosh,
It is always nice of you to stop by. Yeah the reflection posts are fun. I guess I try to be more relaxed in my style here as I leave the spotlight to others. Well Tangled was deserving of mention so it was not a big deal haha!
Thank you for your comments!
Cool that you enjoy movies, anime, Korean drama, etc.
You come across as a person with many hobbies and passions which makes for an interesting person and someone well suited to be a blogger!
Hi Bamboo Forest,
Thank you for your compliments.
I doubt I would be interesting to everyone I meet. But you are right. It does help my blogging to have quite a few interests. It would be great if everyone made it a point to learn as many new things as possible and to spread their interests as widely as they could. With each new discovery, their horizons would expand and they would appreciate so much more of the world.
Thank you for your comments!
Hi Irving,
Glad to see you're doing well since we last met. I'm doing well too, and business is picking up. Hope we can meet again to catch up.


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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Average retail gasoline prices in Fort Wayne have risen 5.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.69 a gallon on Sunday, march 16, 2014 according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Fort Wayne. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 a gallon according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Including the change in gas prices in Fort Wayne during the past week, prices Sunday were 3.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 17.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 15.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
"The national average has unsurprisingly continued it's march higher, and for the sixth consecutive week, motorists have faced rising gasoline prices," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "While the rate that gasoline prices may slow nationally this week, I don't yet believe we've seen the peak in prices. Refineries are in the middle of one of their two major yearly maintenance seasons, which means as refineries wrap up their work in April, we could see restarting issues, which could bring the spikes in gasoline prices we're nearly accustom to seeing every spring," DeHaan said.


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Dove - a cutting from the lamium I took last year is speading happily in a large pot on my south-facing windowsill. I don't know much about cuttings etc. but can I take one now? If so, I'll get it started for you whilst I have some space on the sill - can't wait for a greenhouse!
Fingers itching to get planting - it's all this sun! Will restrain myself though as the nights are still very frosty.
Basically I've spent the whole winter rescuing reduced plants from GCs etc. Anything with a big red sale sticker on! So all these plants are in the sunroom at the front of my house (with the windows open all day) waiting to be planted out. It makes me impatient!
Also had my first seedlings from AmG Mag sprout yesterday. It's my first go at growing things from seed. Very exciting!
I was even more pleased with my bargains when I got them home! Will get the Dahlia bulbs going - do they just go in pots on a sunny windowsill? No greenhouse yet!
Couldn't resist some bulds in B&M at lunchtime. I honestly think I have a plant buying addiction for which I should seek help!
For my six hard-earned pounds I got:
4 mixed Dahlia bulbs (shoots already appearing)
40 Freesia mixed Doubles
20 Brodiaea Queen Fabiola bulbs
75 (!!) 'White Collection' which contains 20 Liatris Alba, 35 Acidanthera Peacock Orchids and 20 Anemone The Bride
So bargain or bad buy? I guess time will tell but until then it would be nice to hear what you lot think!
Anyone got any experience of B&M plants?
Also, being a newbie, I don't know much about the above, apart from the Dahlia. I assume (apart from the Dahlia) that they're all hardy perennials?
Gorgeous Crocuses! Mine are just coming out as well. Can't remember what type they are but they are purple with yellow middles and a couple of larger yellow ones. Next to the snowdrops they are lovely!
What a weekend for gardening as well - I've been out all weekend getting lots of jobs done. Have only just popped in for a sec to look something up. Has everyone been busy little bees this weekend?!
Don't know what the weather's like with you, but here it's been a lovely sunny couple of days which has really woken the joys of spring in me!
I love wandering round the garden seeing things come back to life. Blubs coming up (Daffs are nearly flowering!) buds bursting everywhere, baby plants coming on nicely. I almost feel poetic!
Is everyone else feeling the joy?
Thanks nutcutlet! I think the lythrun / linaria question is going to have to wait until they flower again. I'll be back to pick the forum's brains on this plant in the summer!
Forgot to say, the tree peonies (sp?!) are lovely. There's three in total, one is really big. I pruned them very nervously last year, but seems to have been okay because the buds are swelling beautifully. We missed them flowering last year as we didn't move in until June, so looking forward to it.
I also set myself a challenge of propagating some more tree peonies from seed. They've been in a warm, dark place in some damp vermiculite for about 3 months now and much to my joy, some of them are starting to develop roots! Fingers crossed!
Thanks everyone! I did type a full reply on my phone this morning but for some reason none of the text has shown up above, grrr
Dovefromabove - the lamium maculatums was grown from a cutting I took from a local park. Last year was my first attempt at cuttings and this was the only one that's really flourished. Safe to say I won't be repopulating my garden from my cuttings this year at least! If it's something you'd like, I can get another cutting going for you later on in the year?
Antirrhinum (had to double check the spelling there!) was something I always thought was an annual, like Marigolds or Petunias. I'd bought some in bulk for pots on a south-facing patio and whilst the Marigolds and Petunias are long gone, the Antirrinums are still flourishing. Is this normal? Can I plant them out in the main garden?
Figrat and Nutcutlet - not sure which of your two suggestions is correct. I'm leaning towards Lythrun Salicaria but the plant I have flowers on one spike only, for the whole of the summer, and then dies back to a woody stem in the autumn. Does that sound about right? I'll post some better pics of that one when it flowers. Apologies for the poor quality of the pics of it above.
Thanks for your help everyone!


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Last year, I wrote this post about my odd christmas memories where I shared all the weird things people have said to me, strange gifts I've received, and other strange things that I've experienced around the holidays and while I'm not one to complain about gifts as I'm happy to receive anything at all, I must admit, I have received some horrible gifts over the years. It's hard not to notice gifts like plastic sweat suits, books on dieting and basically anything from the drugstore…
The Worst Christmas Gifts I've Ever Received
Plastic Sweat Suits
No judgment if you actually have the balls to wear one of these things, but lez-b-honest – nobody looks good in them no matter how the ads try to lie to you about it. They force you to sit in your own sweat, they smell horrible, they're uncomfortable to wear, and if you gift this to someone, you're basically telling them they're fat or telling them they need to sweat more? I'm not sure, but it's totally weird. My boyfriend thought it was HILARIOUS when my dad and step mom gifted one of these things to me. You see, my dad totally rocks these bad boys at the gym on the daily so he thought it was a good gift. Bless his heart, but seriously no.
Diet Books
Who said it was okay for you to give me a diet book? This is just like that time I was avidly trying to lose weight and my step mom's neighbor friend took it upon herself to say that her friend lost so much weight by walking. You don't say. It just amazes me the stupid shit people will say to your face. Anyway, yeah, don't gift someone a diet book unless it's on their damn list because that's a total dick thing to do.
Drugstore Fragrances
If I sound like a snob, I'm sorry, but drugstore fragrances are the worst. The quality is horrible, the scents are not good, and even the bottle designs look tacky. You can purchase cheaper perfumes online and the quality is WAY better and the packaging much prettier so it's not a matter of price, it's just laziness and a lack of planning.
Travel Destination Shirts
This is hilarious because my dad would always travel to different states and countries and bring these back. I just think it's a total riot he's continued to gift me strange over-sized souvenir t-shirts into my 20's.
Water Bottles
Don't get me wrong; I love a good sustainable water bottle, but if the same person gets you a random plastic water bottle every year, it's bound to get a little weird.
Sketcher Shape-Ups
You know, there's nothing quite like getting a fitness fad item for the holidays and these shoes totally sucked. I think they got sued for false advertising for saying these shoes made people lose weight (which is ridiculous), but it was still pretty priceless to get a pair of these for Christmas and watch my step mom go on and on about how effective they were.
"As Seen on TV" Stuff
his goes back to purchasing gifts at your local pharmacy which I'm pretty against as it is, but the gifts that really take the cake are the "as seen on TV" ones. You know, eggtastic, chillow, and Miss Belt, the waist trimmer.
Strange Things that Happened to Me During the Holiday Season
- My dad and step mom invited a bunch of strangers to dinner.
- My aunt told my boyfriend "good luck with that" when he mentioned he's a type 1 diabetic.
- My step brother got angry at me for telling him my mom would definitely let him take leftovers home – why this something to be angry about is beyond me, but whatever…
- That time my dad gave my boyfriend a used remote control helicopter as a gift. I think he felt bad because he didn't buy him a gift, but giving him a used helicopter was one of the weirdest/most hilarious things ever.
^ someone should gift this to me – just saying!


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Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it's something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. My Wine Of The Week is the 2013 Copain P2
The Winery
Copain Winery was founded by winemaker Wells Guthrie in 1999. According to the Copain website…
Wells Guthrie discovered early on that his taste in wine gravitated toward Europe in general and France's Rhône Valley in particular. So much so, he picked up and moved with his new bride to the region to learn from the best. For two years, Wells apprenticed for esteemed winemaker and living legend Michel Chapoutier in France's Rhone Valley. During that time, Wells was deeply inspired by the traditions and practices of French winemaking, not to mention the European attitude that wine is an essential part of life.
Guthrie started the winery with an old friend, and named it Copain, which means 'friend" in French.
Copain is focused on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,and Syrah. They offer three lines of wines, the entry-level "Tous Ensembles", mid-level "Les Voisins", and their top of the line "Single Vineyard" Wines. In addition to this interesting blend they also produce an interesting and delicious estate Trousseau Gris.
The Wine
This is an interesting blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Gris. The fruit was sourced from the Hein, and Klindt vineyard located in the Anderson Valley. The grapes are co-fermented and aged for five months in neutral French Oak barrels.
You get more Pinot Gris on the nose and more Pinot Noir on the palate.
12.7% alcohol; Retail – $25
Rating: A-; An interesting blend that works so well! Positioned as a chillable summer red (which it is), but this also make a great Fall wine too!
Pair with: Thanksgiving dinner!
Sample purchased for review
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Martin Redmond is a Financial Executive by day, and a certified wine geek with latent foodie tendencies the rest of the time. In addition to the wine lifestyle and food he enjoys family, fitness and traveling. He likes to get thoughts of wine off his mind by sharing experiences on his ENOFYLZ Wine blog, which features wine reviews, wine country travel, and wine and food pairings.
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NHL Playoffs 2012: Will a Deep Playoff Run Help Devils Re-Sign Zach Parise?May 3, 2012
The New Jersey Devils are one of the NHL's premier franchises. With three Stanley Cups under their belt, New Jersey is a team that doesn't have to do much to draw in talented free agents.
Team captain Zach Parise is one of the brightest talents in the NHL and will become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming July. Will the Devils try to re-sign him? Of course.
Will Parise test the free-agency waters? Of course.
With so much salary tied up in Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias—not to mention goaltender Martin Brodeur will be an UFA also—the Devils will have some tough decisions to make. If Parise is interested in returning, that is.
Parise is from the state of Minnesota and might be seriously considering playing for his hometown team. The Minnesota Wild have been dumping excessive salaries, perhaps in hopes of throwing the kitchen sink at Parise come July.
Parise would be reunited with friend Tom Gilbert, a defenseman the Wild traded for at this year's deadline. According to CapGeek, the Wild will have around $18 million in cap room for next year. Parise will likely command around $8 million per season and will have a number of suitors.
Parise to the Wild seems like the perfect match. Minnesota has the money to offer him the best deal in terms of dollars, and the Wild will likely try to lure Parise in with the signing of other prominent free agents. Nashville defenseman Ryan Suter is also an upcoming free agent and likely another top target of the Wild.
The question for the Devils and their fans is how much will this year's Stanley Cup run affect Parise's decision?
Probably not as much as most fans think. Whether the Devils win the Cup this year or lose in the semis to Philadelphia, Parise is going to make his decision based on other factors. I don't think this year's playoff success will make much of a difference for Parise.
Parise is an elite talent, and any team that can afford him will try to attain his services. I think the best fit will ultimately be back in Minnesota, but time will tell.


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The mere thought of you, in close quarters. I shake. I sweat. Exhale smoke as panic sets in and my throat closes around the increased heart rate.You are my red dawn, my purple haze, my white widow. My anatomy has been rearranged in the rush of your pupils, so dilated. Forcing a swallow, my heart shrinks back behind it's defense, my own pure vulnerability. Dead-set eye contact piercing past the ignited bowl, making me weak. But you'll never see it. You'll never hear this pass from my lips, the ones slowly whispering your name through milky haze. A deep wanting, cowering behind every perfected syllable. You're taking me to the never. I can't name you and these walls allow no one. Are you real? In word and stature. The feel of your skin is an alternate dimension. Another hit, and nothing is left but your eyes, northern lights dancing around an eclipse and you breathe me out like the U.S.S Never.
I like you where you are.
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Readers' Poll: 10 Bands Who Should Enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014
Your picks include Chicago, Deep Purple and the Smiths
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6. Cheap Trick
The Hall of Fame is notoriously slow to induct prog and metal acts, but their record on 1970s power-pop is even worse. Big Star and the Raspberries have yet to even make the ballot. The same goes for Cheap Trick, even though they had a ton more hits and mainstream success than those two bands. Cheap Trick even managed to extend their winning streak into the 1980s and they draw a big crowd to this day. Songs like "Surrender" and "I Want You to Want Me" are in constant rotation on the radio. It's high time the Hall of Fame took notice. The ceremony would be a nice chance for the group to reunite with drummer Bun E. Carlos; he's been out of the band for reasons nobody has managed to explain.


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The Stables by Andy Ramus of AR Design Studio, an architecture firm based in Winchester, England, is named after its previous existence. Once a home for horses, it is not a place for humans. Nevertheless, it holds onto its past beautifully through the inclusion of old wooden gates, walls and even metal hinges. Nevertheless, the overall look is incredibly modern.
The original elements act as accents for The Stables by Andy Ramus. The predominance of all-white walls, floors and ceilings brings a minimalist aesthetic that is fit for the contemporary family. Not to mention that it makes the space look incredibly clean, which is refreshing considering what it once was. It is also warm and airy.
Modernized Barn Abodes
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Narrow Compact Abodes
Minimalist Wood-Accented Residences
Modern Wood Cabin Residences
Dual Facade Residences
Timeless Stone Residences
The Stables by Andy Ramus Houses Humans Not Horses
- By: Meghan YoungApr 16, 2013
References: ardesignstudio & contemporist
References: ardesignstudio & contemporist


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ORGANISERS of the Glasgow Film Festival have unveiled plans to further expand the event in future years - if they can win extra funding.
A significant cash boost is being sought ahead of next year's 10th anniversary to help pay for even more events in a programme which has already mushroomed in recent years.
Despite now being second only in the UK to London's film festival in terms of the number of events, the GFF is run off a budget of less than half a million pounds, a fraction of that enjoyed by other major European film festivals.
And it is also put together without the backing of a headline commercial sponsor, unlike a rival event in Dublin, which is also being held this month.
London-based film publicists have been hired for the first time to help raise the GFF's exposure throughout the UK.
Advance ticket sales are said to be running ahead of last year, with one-offs like a "Calamity Jane Barn Dance", a "secret screening" in part of the city's underground network and cult director Joss Whedon's new film Much Ado About Nothing among the hottest tickets.
Ahead of the opening gala of French romantic comedy Populaire at the Glasgow Film Theatre, the festival has outlined ambitious plans to attract bigger star names, hold more one-off events in major venues around the city, and boost the staffing of the event.
There is also said to be growing industry pressure for the GFF to instigate its first ever awards.
Co-director Allan Hunter said the festival still had unrealised potential, despite a huge growth in the number of events from 239 last year to more than 360. Audiences have risen from 6000 in the festival's first year in 2005 to more than 35,000 last year.
However Mr Hunter said many big names were simply out of the event's reach unless more backing could be secured from key funders like Creative Scotland and EventScotland.
"There is still a lot of potential there. The festival is still run by a very small team of people who really know each other and there is no-one actually working on the festival full-time.
"It is hard to know how big it could become. I have seen how events like Toronto have grown hugely over the years.
"The festival would need to find some money from somewhere though. Our entire budget is around half a million pounds but that takes into account a lot of in-kind support.
"It is swings and roundabouts if you have a big name commercial sponsor, there is sometimes lots of strings with that and you find you have to jump through a lot of hoops.
"If we had more money we could get more guests. There are people at the moment we just can't afford. We are not that kind of festival, we just don't have that kind of money.
"There are maybe bigger events that we could do in places like the Royal Concert Hall that would cost a lot of money, like a bit silent movie with an orchestra.
"We would also put more money into paying the people who work for the festival a bit better.
"Lots of them don't get very well paid and work ridiculously long hours just out of passion, enthusiasm and commitment."
Meanwhile Regis Roinsard, the first-time director whose debut Populaire was chosen to open the festival, said he was "very honoured" to be asked to the event.
He told The Scotsman: "It's really cool that it's being shown on Valentine's Day.
"Normally in France, you would only go out for a meal, but I didn't realise that seeing a film on Valentine's Day is such a big film in the UK.
"I had heard all about the Glasgow Film Festival, it has a very good reputation in France, and I was very impressed when I saw the rest of the programme."
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As a Mom, I am the individual who determines what goes into my child's mouth. Maybe not everything, especially with an nine month old who finds everything I've ever dropped on the kitchen floor. Anyways, I've made a conscious effort to make my baby's food using organic food (It's easier than I thought! Check it out here and here) to watch what I put in her mouth (and subsequently my own because I'm breastfeeding). While I'm certainly no expert, I wanted to inform myself so I began to read up on GMO's and Monsanto, the company that produces the seeds.
You probably think I'm some wacky tree hugger, but that's not the case. I'm just a Mom who cares about what kind of food goes into my families mouth. In addition, I want to make sure that as a consumer, I have a choice as to what I feed my family. How can I live Caveat Emptor if I don't even have a fighting chance?
Here's why I want the option to choose:
1. GMO foods are not scientifically proven
The real answer is no one knows what GMO will do to your body. Without proper labelling, we haven't been able to track if there is a link between GMO and health impacts (from PBS link) The FDA has considered GMO foods in the category of GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). However preliminary testing is coming back that shows a significant issues with kidneys & livers. There are some test results indicating that glucose and nut allergies in your body are a result of GMO foods.
Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe To Eat?
PBS: Harvest of Fear
Spilling the Beans: GMO Health Risks
2. The companies (who produce GMO) don't care, really.
If they really proud of their product, wouldn't they slap it all over their products? You bet they would, but they don't label their products accordingly. "They" say it would be too expensive, which it would be, but keep in mind how much agricultural industries spend a year to get you to drink Milk or eat Beef. Come on, if they were really proud of GMO, you know that word would be plastered over every single product that was GMO.
3. It promotes poverty
I have been making conscious and economic decisions to purchase food that is supported by the Fair Trade which gives better rates to farmers. Monsanto seeds don't reproduce, that's how they make a profit and get farmers to come back for more seeds. As a result, many farmers in India and around the world are actually having to spend more money to keep purchasing Monsanto seeds and pay the dividend they require. So what are these poor farmers doing? They are committing suicide because the financial loss is so devastating.
4. Europe is already there
The European Union is very strict and requires labeling on all GMO foods. Why? Because they already know the negative impacts GMO foods have on farmers and on your bodd. Many countries from Europe won't accept any GMO farming or any GMO foods to be exported in.
What Can I do?
An old monk was asked once, "What can I do to change the world?" He replied, "Pick up the trash on your own street."
1. Support Organic, Local farmers
This is so good on so many levels. It promotes local economy, supports your local farmer who cares about biodiversity, and you get good, healthy food. It's not as expensive as you think to purchase from a farmer's market.
2. Grow Your Own Garden
If you think buying organic is expensive, then grow your own garden because its way cheaper. New at Gardens or Don't have the space … I'll bet you'll be great!
It can get expensive, I know, so try a few organic things in your cart instead of going all out.
3. Find out what your state is doing and Take Action.
4. Tell your Grocer!
Whole Foods is one grocer that is beginning to label products with a GMO label (check the 365 label), but even they have fallen to the giant that is GMO.
5. Eat Healthy
Almost all High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from genetically modified corn. This is a tough one for me too. It's getting harder and harder to just avoid certain foods and certain companies. They are now feeding GMO alfalfa to many cows, chickens, and pigs which ends up in your chicken, eggs, beef, and pork products.
I am making a pledge to purchase from a local butcher for all our meat (who buy cows from local ranchers not corporations and to buy what I can from Farmer's Market. I get my meat from Bill the Butcher in Redmond and I get all my produce from Full Circle, a local company that delivers organic fruits and vegetables.
But does doing any of this stuff really work? You bet it does. Your money and your voice count. These companies don't want you to know about the genetic engineering with proper labeling because its a marketing nightmare (see McDonalds and FrankenFries) Sending an email is so easy, it's ridiculous. Don't be apathetic, the big honchos are counting on you to sit back and eat whatever they put in front of you.
Support GMO labeling, give us all a chance to make our own choices and live the true value of Caveat Emptor! Do you think we should label GMO's or not? I would love to hear from you.


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If there is anybody here whose grandmother was (or is) a lousy cook, you may well be in a minority of one. Grandma's (or Nana's or Mémère's or Nonna's) cooking is the stuff of family memories and legends. No one cooks the way she did.
The "worthy wife" of the first reading is that kind of person. The text concludes, "Let her works praise her at the city gates." The image here is a little foreign to us, so I'll explain it briefly. In ancient times the city gates were the place where you were most likely to run into friends and catch up on the latest news and gossip. But when you spoke of "Mrs. Worthy," you would be praising her, for her talents and her character, and everyone would think what a lucky man "Mr. Worthy" was.
In this context, you could reasonably take the "talents" of today's parable to mean whatever you happen to be good at. That is not really so far off the mark, since that is the modern meaning of a word which in Jesus' time meant an extremely large amount of money.
"Mrs. Worthy," however, also helps us understand talents both as what you are good at, and as something that has significant value. I dare say many of you have talents that meet that criterion.
That said, the parable can't really be just about developing our skills and using them well. That's because the parable isn't only about us. Yes, we can see ourselves as the "servants," but there is also the "Master." The parable is about both, about the relationship between them.
It's especially the third servant, the one who hid his master's money, that makes the point for us. His relationship toward the master was one of fear—not the abiding respect that is called "fear of the Lord," one of the qualities we find in the worthy wife—but genuine craven fear. "I knew you were a demanding person," he says, and so he chose not to take the risk of losing the one talent. The master had shown him, according to his abilities, equal trust with the other two servants; but he, the servant, apparently did not share his master's trust in him.
The other two understood what was expected of them, and doubled their master's money. Fear of the master did not paralyze them. On the contrary, they were highly motivated, perhaps because they anticipated some reward, or perhaps simply because they wished to please him.
Back to ourselves, we need to ask the same question. Not just, how can I best develop the talents have I been given, and use them? but, more importantly, why? St. Paul gives us one possible version of the answer: "The day of the Lord will come like a thief at night... Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do."
The motivation is that we need to be ready when the Master returns, to give him an accounting of our stewardship. What we have received isn't given to us only for ourselves. We are servants, after all, ideally eager to serve and anxious to show off how we have served.
Going back to Grandma's cooking, what really made it so very special, after all? Secret spices? No. Fresh ingredients? No. Precise measurements? Certainly not!
It was the love, the same love that set the "worthy wife" apart, the same love that needs to set us apart as "good and faithful servants."
The day came when Grandma wasn't up to cooking any more. She minded that terribly, not because of the food, but because she could no longer demonstrate her love in that particular way.
When and if the time comes that we can no longer exercise the skills we have used in the Master's service, we will lay down our various tools of the trade, and all that will be left is love. And the Master will still be well served, and well pleased.


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i sold him a amp and i got the money that same day.Thanks for the good deal
Made a great friend out of the deal and would buy from him any day!Fast shipping!A++++
Shallowfu is also a great seller. Was good workin with him. A+++
[QUOTE=shallowfu;2522299]Made a great friend out of the deal and would buy from him any day!Fast shipping!A++++[/QUOTE
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Shallowfu is also a great seller. Was good workin with him. A+++
Lucky you he ripped me off.Good thing Visa is all over it for a charge back.Shuold only be days till I get my cash back now as he was unwilling to supply $10 in parts and I cover the labour.Oh well lesson learned
zero hero you beter remove your post or i will report you to paypal for defamation of character and prosue action on you.After i sent paypal all you emails and info you sent to me i was told not to talk to or respond to you.You filled a complaint on me after 6 years of 100% feedback and you were found to try to extort money from me and try to freud me.Paypal and ebay i have spoke to both of them and was told this isn't your first time to try to get a ebay item and money from someone through ebay.In your emails you didn't want a $10 part you wanted all the money back and to keep the amp.Paypal told you to send back the amp in the exact state it was shipped and you had lots of time to do so.You wouldn't send it back and in some of you emails you stated you were having someone look at the amp enstead of senting it to me.Paypal told you to send it back to me in the time given and you would have got a full refund.I in no way took anything from you and i would have worked with you in anyway i could and anyone that knows me could tell you that.Once again unlike others on the forum you are not anonymous and i will file my protection against you.If i was a thief and not willing to work with you why woun't you have had paypal win in you favor when you were the one to file on me?
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Paypal and ebay i have spoke to both of them and was told this isn't your first time to try to get a ebay item and money from someone through ebay.
This right here says your full of it everyone knows(well smart people) both paypal and ebay can`t say crap like this it goes against there policys why don`t you read and stop making crap up.And for another note I never try to get something for nothing I am sick of getting charged $55 for $3 shipping.And on another note that other guy I had problems with charged me $30 for $4 shipping he said send it back and he would refund me 100% well I can`t do that if I used the stuff and it is unreturnable all I wanted was my fair share of the shipping costs back except the shipping cost and I said to charge a reasonable handling fee but he refused so we had a feedback war and he has been doing this again and again and has also been warned about off setting his fees like that if he needs more start higher like the rest of us if not its fraud.
Oh by the way the amp is being packed as I type and even thou you said you won`t accept it back when I send it to you that don`t matter as it will stay with the shipped till you do.The reason I tryed to work this out with you is you seen the shipping costs they where nuts we both agreed on this and another reason is I spent $200 more on add-ons for the amp that I can`t and won`t be using.And I asked for help on getting the parts and you said and I quote "I was ask by paypal not to responde to you and i told them that your are going to deal with it and visa.They said to have visa call them and they are prepared for them.I was also told to not take anything from you and told not to take c.o.d. for sure.I am just going by what i was told.Thanks.
I keep all my info and log it for my hall of asses web page
And on the paypal thing why I lost was a technicality because of rememberance day.Payapl did recive the stuff but a day late and everone know that paypal won`t change policy for one person even on a technicality like this.The shop that did the quote was a few hours late on faxing it in and because of that I only had to pay part of there fees to look it over.One other thing is you maybe protected under paypal for the costs because I lost that however Visa is refunding me when tracking hits the US customs but then again they may not.I realy wish we could have worked this out because its a lose lose for both us but after you cut all contact even when I tracked you down everwhere I have growen less willing to work with you as I have before this and had great trades with you till this.After all you are a good guy to deal with but after all this I won`t deal with you again after all i did track down your auction because I know you where a good person to deal with but since then talking with other people on forums about you I would not be to sure as I found a lot of unhappy people out there.
And yes I am anonymous you don`t even know my name as it was not sent to me
Oh one more thing if I wanted it for free I would have said I never got it to Visa like the lady on the phone said I should do if this happens again(But I`m not like that)


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Priceline.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) is rising into 2013 after having seen its shares pull back handily from highs in 2012. The culprit on Thursday is an upgrade from Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. The firm raised its rating to Buy from Neutral. Priceline's price target was also raised to $770 from $690 by the firm.
BofA raised the earnings estimates from $38.40 EPS in 2013 and $44.68 in 2014 up to a higher earnings projection: $38.67 in 2013 and $45.47 in 2014. The upgrade was based upon excitement for the Kayak deal and the following:
The research report also noted "somewhat stable hotel occupancy trends through November" and it said that the $/Euro has increased. BofA even noted that the Booking.com hotels are up 7% quarter over quarter versus its own 6% estimate.
If BofA is right, then Priceline could be headed back to its 52-week highs all over again. The $770 price target compares to a 52-week range of $469.28 to $774.96. Analysts in the Thomson Reuters system have a consensus price target of about $750 and the highest registered analyst price target is $838 on the stock. So BofA is calling for Priceline to challenge its 2012 highs. That is a tad more bullish than the consensus group but not by much.
Priceline shares are trading up 2.6% at $655 today. With a market cap of $32.6 billion, Priceline remains more valuable than most of the airlines combined.


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One of my favorite salads is the Cucumber Salad. It's easy to make & perfect for any time of the year, especially when the weather starts to get hot. You can add anything to it that makes it your own. If you add some croutons & meat, like chicken, ham cubes or tuna, it becomes a meal in itself.
This is also a quick dish to take along on a picnic or to a holiday party with out having to worry about it going bad in the heat since there's no mayonnaise or eggs in it.
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Find the coordinates of the point where the tangent to the curve at the point (2, 5) meets the normal to the same curve at the point (1, 2).
How can I solve this problem? Please help me.
Find the derivative of
Slope at is a simple plug and chug of the x-coordinate, so
Slope at is just , so the line normal to this point is perpendicular. Perpendicular slopes are opposite signed reciprocals, so that's how Plato got
set up three simultaneous equations. since (1,2) and (2,1) are on the curve, we have:
f(1) = 2 and f(2) = 1. so form two equations from that.
but there are three unknowns, we need at least three equations. so use the information from the derivative. we are also told that f ' (2) = 0, that's your third equation


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The Life and Times of Brian Burke Part 2
Brian P. Burke was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 30, 1955. He was raised in the affluent southwestern Minneapolis suburb of Edina, Minnesota. Historically, Edina was a predominantly Irish farming and milling community comprised of immigrants landing in the Richfield Township during the Potato Famine, between 1845 and 1852. The son of Irish-Catholic parents, Brian grew up with nine brothers and sisters, in a close-knit family where education and accountability were of paramount importance. A commitment made would be a commitment kept. This sense of personal integrity would later become a defining trait of Burke's professional life. Large families, like the Burkes, were quite common in Minnesota, especially in rural centres with a largely Catholic background.
Burke was a strapping, highly competitive, and particularly bright youngster with a passion for the game of hockey. A graduate of edina High School, he enrolled in Providence college in 1973. Providence is a private, co-educational Catholic institution, with a strong background in sports. The 6'2" freshman soon found himself playing wing for the Providence Friars Division-1 hockey club, which was coached by legendary New Jersey Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello. Burke was named team captain, and it was during this time that a lifelong friendship with NHL coach and then-teammate, NCAA-leading defenseman Ron Wilson began. In fact, the two were college roommates at Providence.
In 1977, Burke graduated from Providence with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, and pursued competitive hockey in Springfield as a member of the AHL's founding franchise, the Springfield Indians of Massachusetts. His tenure with the Indians, which also featured former defenseman and future NHL coach Barry Melrose lasted just seven games, and Burke soon found himself playing for the Maine Mariners, coached by fellow Irishman Pat Quinn.
That '77-78 Mariners roster also featured longtime NHL player and coach Terry Murray, as well as former NHL goaltenders Rick St. Croix and 1980 Stanley Cup finalist Pete Peeters. Led by Quinn, the Mariners won the AHL Calder Cup championship on May 15, defeating the New Haven Nighthawks, a talented squad that featured Ken Hodge and Ed Johnstone, who both went on to enjoy memorable NHL careers.
With his AHL championship, and a total of eight points and sixty penalty minutes on the year under his belt, Burke retired from pro hockey as a player and made his way to the prestigious Harvard Law School, where he continued his academic studies until 1981. As a graduate with a professional doctorate in law, Brian spent the following six years as an NHL player agent, until his former Mariners coach and current president of the Vancouver Canucks Pat Quinn hired him as Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations in 1987. Burke took to the task of restoring the mediocre western-most Canadian club to respectability while working diligently to make the team fiscally viable. The 'Nucks thrived under Quinn and Burke, earning a playoff spot in 1988-89, before losing in seven games to the rival Calgary Flames in the semi-final round of the playoffs. As a result of his dedication, the team and its disenfranchised fan base flourished.
Burke remained with the Vancouver organization until the '92 season, when he assumed the role of general manager with the 1979 expansion Hartford Whalers, a post he abdicated following the 1993 draft, in which he selected 6'6" defender Chris Pronger at second overall before accepting a league appointment as Senior Vice President. For the next five years, Burke worked under NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, managing numerous league-related affairs ranging from collective bargaining, officiating, proposed rule changes, player discipline, and international competition. Burke speaks fondly of his days working for the often criticized NHL commissioner:
"I think the world of Bettman...he is a genius. He is a brilliant guy who also has vision - that's not always the case (with other leaders). He was a great boss and he's a great friend."
Burke tells the story of his first few days working at the NHL's New York head office, and how an encounter in the restroom cemented his admiration for the most powerful man in the league, whom he found crouching down to pick up scraps of paper from the floor.
..."I tell Gary 'We pay someone to do this...he responds angrily, 'And when do they start work?' I say, I don't know - 6 p.m.' He responds, 'And until then, every guest, every sponsor, every vendor, every owner, and any and all club personnel will use this restroom. And it WILL be neat and clean."
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Five Arab saboteurs were killed and two Israeli soldiers were wounded in a clash today between an Israeli patrol and a gang of Arab saboteurs north of Jericho, a military spokesmen announced. Two Arabs were captured. One of them was wounded in the encounter.
The spokesman said that the patrol spotted the saboteurs in a house. As the Israelis approached, they came under heavy fire from the building which wounded one soldier. Another soldier was wounded in the assault that ended with five of the Arabs dead. The house yielded seven Russian-made Kalachnikoff assault guns and four magazines for each, three hand grenades and three double bazooka shells.


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I am sure some of you mange more than one blog. This is my case, I have a few.
This involves multiplying the management, control, issues, plug-ins, backup etc ... per number of blogs.
Dotnetnuke and other projects like Wpmudev let you to do something like I am requesting. But I still would like to continue working with WordPress. I wonder if there is any kind of WordPress MultiUser blog software, or helpful plug-in that will make all the process much easier.
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Jackson, MS will host a TNA Live! event on Saturday, May 14 at the Jackson Convention Complex at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1 at http://ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Jackson Convention Complex box office. Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with TNA Superstars at 5:30pm (Redeemable with ticket the night of the show). Military personnel receive $5 off select tickets with valid military ID at the box office. Appearing live and in person will be Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, "King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett, Matt Hardy, "The Blueprint" Matt Morgan, "The Monster" Abyss, Beer Money, Tara and more! Go to http://wherewrestlinghappens.
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Giving and Accepting Support when a Child is Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor
· When a child gets diagnosed with a brain tumor, or is going through treatment for a brain tumor, friends and family members often want to help but do not know how. We often get phone calls from friends and family who want to learn about resources and about CBTF programs so they can offer help to their loved ones. They often ask, "What can I say? How can I help? I want to help but I don't know what to do…" From a parent's or caregiver's perspective, what can friends and family members do to help? Or, what have they done that was most helpful to you? Maybe it was bringing over a meal, or calling to check in, or just listening. Or, maybe someone said something to you that comforted you or gave you strength. Please share your experiences here. This article from the NY Times about offering support may be of interest to both parents of children with brain tumors, and to friends and family members: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/17/health/views/17essa.html?pagewanted=2&emc=eta1


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Cat Begs Like A Dog
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We've all heard the arguments between humans about what the better pet is; dogs or cats.
We all know on which side of the line I fall on, I'm a mutt after all. Don't get me wrong, there are some cats I'll give the time of day to. Most notably my sisters Moose and Mothball,but that's no reason to lose our heads and make a poor choice of companion.
If you want to change my mind, you'll have to do something special. Well, like this cat.
Any cat that begs like a dog can't be all bad.
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Supplier Homepage Product Alcohol Drink Filling Machine Glass Bottle Filling Machine Rum Wine Bottling Machine
Rum Wine Bottling Machine
|FOB Price:
|US $10,000 / Piece
|Min. Order:
|1 Piece
|Min. Order
|FOB Price
|1 Piece
|US $10,000/ Piece
|Shanghai, China
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Basic Info
- Model NO.: CGFB
- Automatic Grade: Automatic
- Filling Valve Head: Multi-Head
- Dosing Device: Save Level
- Packaging Container Lifting Structure: Chute Lifting
- Packaging: Bottle
- PLC: Siemens
- Bottle Volume: 200ml-5000ml
- Delivery Time: 30 Days
- Aftersales Service: 2 Year
- Contactor: Schneider
- Trademark: Chenyu
- Specification: SS304
- HS Code: 8422301090
- Type: Volumetric Filling Machine
- Material Type: Liquid
- Feed Cylinder Structure: Single-Room Feeding
- Filling Principle: Pressure
- Structure: Rotary
- Packaging Material: Glass Bottle
- Capacity: 1000-15000bph
- Cap Type: Screw Cap or Press-on Cap
- Trade Term: Fob
- Invertor: Mitsubishi
- Sensor: Omron
- Transport Package: Wooden Package
- Origin: China
Product Description
Rum Wine Bottling Machine
1.This series of Vodka Bottle Filling Machine can meet the filling-sealin requirements of different sealing manners for capper,pop can capper ,screw capper etc,and can be applied to water ,carbonated soft drink,fruit juice,coffee drinks,protein drinks,beer,rice wine and so on,with domestic technology leading level.
2.The Vodka Bottle Filling Machine adopts the advanced international technology .The design is scientific and reasonable ,appearance is beautiful ,operation and maintenance are convenient ,and it is with high degree of automaticization. It is the good machine for choosing by the drinking filling factory.
3.This Vodka Bottle Filling Machine is quite easy to be operated and maintained with the adopting SIEMENS PLC control of frequency conversion Timing. All the parts of Vodka Bottle Filling Machine contact with liquid are made up of high quality stainless steel, both exterior and interior of the machine are polished for easily cleaning and good hygiene codition. The sealing parts are all imported from foreign countries, which meets the requirement of the hygiene of the foodsafety.
4.Rotatory bottle-rinsing machine has the functions of not opening the valve and rinsing without bottle, which is working from bottle entrance,bottle transportation,bottle clipping,bottle turning around with synchronously rinsing inside of the bottle to water-dropping and exit have the functions of not opening the valve and rinsing without bottles.
5.Adopting the way of filling by holding the necks of the bottle, plus the function of pre-cover of the centralizing cover with high precise centralization,which ensure the right seating of mouth of the bottle and filling valve,with low liquid loss.
6.Adopting crowning the caps with magnetic force,which passes the torque with powerful and constant magnet,and the torque can be adjusted to meet the need of many kind of plastic cap
7.The advanced CIP series can clean and sterilize all the containers and insides of all pipes before and after the operation.
8.The Vodka Bottle Filling Machine adopts the advanced international technology .The design is scientific and reasonable ,appearance is beautiful ,operation and maintenance are convenient ,and it is with high degree of automaticization. It is the good machine for choosing by the drinking filling factory.
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Factory Price Automatic Vodka Bottle Filling Machine For Drinking
|The number of Washing, Filling, Capping
|Producing capacity;
The number of bottle(600ml)/hour
|Applicable bottle specifications (mm)
|φ=50-108 H=170-340 330ml-2.25L
|Pressure (kg/cm2)
|Motor power (kw)
|Main motor 2.2kw
|Main motor 3kw
|Main motor 4kw
|Outside vacuum pump power (kw)
|Overall dimension (mm)
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1. 30% by T/T as down payment within 7 days the contract signed
70% by T/T paid before delivery
2. Irrevocable Confirmed L/C at sight .
|2 . Mechanical Warranty :
One year warranty and come with at least one year recommended spare parts
|3. Delivery & Packing :
Ø Delivery Time:340~45 days after get down payment & bottle/label samples
Ø Coming Document:
1) Machine Quality Guarantee
2) Complete set install & maintain instruction Book in English language
3) Complete Document for customer to clear its custom
Ø Packaging requirement:;
1) The special packaging box is according to the immunity standard in China,it suits for long-distance transport, damp proof, rustproof, land way and seaway
2) Transportation ways: Sea transportation
|4. Install in Spot :
If Engineers install in spot
1) Installment USD30 ~ 100/day. Person as allowance
2) Training fee is free for customer's workers within the installation period
3) The tickets from China to the customer factory and return paid by the customer
4) The local housing , food, and transfer cost at customer factory paid by the customer
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The sample service
1.we can send you the video of the running machine
2.you are always welcome to come to visit our factory, and you may see the operation of the machines here . We will make the arrangement to pick you up when you come .
3.If we get the permission of the customer who has brought the machines from us ,we can tell you their contact information, you can go to visit their factory.
Customized service
1.we can design the machines according your requirements(material ,power,filling type,the kinds of the bottles, and so on).
2.at the same time we will give you our professional suggestion .
After-sales service
1.we will provide the bill of load on time to make sure you can get the machine quickly
2.when you finish the Preparation conditions ,our engineer will go to your factory for the installation, testing and also training .
3.we provide one year warranty with spare parts free