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12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company
1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full complement of officers and directors. Such a team might include: a COO, a CFO, a sales manager and, depending on the of type business, an IT director. It is also beneficial to create a Board of Directors with at least two outside members. This professionalization of management can remove the stigma of "the one man band." Not only will this build a stronger company, it will increase the value to a possible acquirer. Smaller firms should also build a strong management team, and creating an outside advisor group is also a good idea.
2. Loyal employees. Happy and loyal employees make for a strong company. Top management should have non-compete and/or confidentiality agreements. Solid benefits plans for all employees should be in place. A company's greatest asset is its employees and perhaps its biggest value-increaser.
3. Growth. Some smaller companies are kept small to maximize the owner's benefits – the proverbial "cash cows." However, if building value is the goal, then developing new products or services, building market share, expanding markets or opening new ones, is critical. This generally requires a financial investment, but building a strong growth rate also builds value.
4. Understanding your market. The value of a company may be contingent on its industry, its place in the industry and the direction of the industry itself. How big is the industry, is it headed up or down, who is the competition and how big is the company's market share? Is it time to change direction or diversify?
5. Size counts. Companies with less than $5 million in sales and an EBITDA of less than $1 million can be perceived as small. Therefore, they may be dependent on continuing outside financing and lack the critical mass for both buying and selling power. These companies can be perceived as too small for acquisition or are penalized when it comes to value. However, over the past few years corporate buyers, as well as private equity firms, have seen the advantages of purchasing smaller firms. Obviously, companies with $10 million or more in sales and an EBITDA of $1 million or more are considered as solid and able to stand on their own.
6. Changing direction. Small companies can be very adept at changing course and implementing change. They have to be able to change and move quickly to take advantage of new markets, to fill voids in existing markets and even to add or change products or services.
7. Documentation. Business plans, financial plans and personnel plans should all be in writing – and kept current. Terms of employment agreements should be spelled out and in writing. Business planning and company objectives, etc., should also be in writing and reviewed periodically. Contracts should be reviewed and maintained on a current basis.
8. Diversification. A major problem with many small companies is that their business is concentrated on one or two major customers or clients. Ideally, no customer or client should represent more than 10 percent of sales. Expanding to new markets, introducing new products, and finding new customers must be considered without deviating too far from the company's core business.
9. Name and brand identity. Nothing beats the name Walt Disney, or Kleenex® or the soft drink called Coke® – they are household names. Small firms may not have the brand or name recognition of these companies, but they can work at it. This recognition is especially powerful in the consumer product area. But franchising has expanded this name or brand recognition to many different types of businesses.
10. Taking advantage of proprietary and other assets. Patents, brand names, copyrights, alliances, and joint ventures are all examples of not only proprietary assets, but, in many cases, valuable ones. Even equipment can be used in several different ways. Large landscape companies in cold climates put snow plows on their trucks, utilize their existing workforce and become a snow plowing company for their regular landscaping customers — office complexes, apartment and condo developments, etc.
11. "Lean and Mean." Many companies lease their real estate needs, outsource their payroll, have their manufacturing done offshore, or have UPS handle all of their logistical needs. Since all non-core requirements are done by someone else, the company can focus its efforts on what they do best.
12. Do it now! The owners of small firms, even large ones, have an attitude that says, "I don't have time now, I'll do it tomorrow" or "I'm too busy now putting out fires." So the real challenges of building the business, and value, get sidetracked or put off indefinitely. Creating value is critical to the long-term (and short-term) success of the business.
Keep in mind that the best time to consider selling is when business is good, the business is running profitably, and many of the above "value-adders" are in place. By contacting your local professional intermediary you can explore which of the above will add the most value to your firm, so it will be ready to sell when you are.
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Each silver ball is inserted onto a delicate silver rope. The design is inspired by the natural beauty of liquid droplets, which have a unique and natural shape. Drip is a wearable work of art.
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"What do I get out of that besides seeing you get hurt? No, I want a king size chocolate bar, pronto."
I do not take pleasure in seeing other people get hurt. Volleyball, however, is a sport in which one's team gains points from a member of the opposing team messing up and feeling stupid; failing. A lanky student who prefers changing the scoreboard cards in between sentences of his favorite book may slip up on a serve, feeling humiliated - "How could you do that?! It's easy! You just go like this!" yells the team's self-appointed big brother and slave master - and the opposing team cheers. "YES! Alright! One point for the [lame nickname picked up by a Frat Pack movie. The speaker is conflicted between his disappointment that no one got the great reference and his pleasure in the fact that he can now say, 'You mean you've NEVER seen _______? Dude!']"
Now, don't take this the wrong way. I admire those who can hit a volleyball or kick a soccer ball and be really committed to practicing stuff. I could never do any of these and am bitter that I am forced to try to every day. I am also bitter that a volleyball hit me smack dab in the face last week, causing my glasses to fall to the floor, causing me to go to the trouble to bend over to pick up my also bent spectacles. My crooked glasses served as a sad metaphor for what the nerd's place is in a room full of physically talented individuals.
I do like some sports. I am a fan of Speed Stacking, in which multiple cups are stacked and unstacked following a certain pattern within a certain period of time. I also like biking, because it is convenient when you see someone you don't really want to; when they later ask "Didn't you see me across the street?" you can enjoy the struggle to hide your pride as you reply, "That was you? I couldn't tell, I was about to get hit by a car!" making the accuser feel as though they had asked you to risk your life in order to speak to them. Dance is nice, then I remember that I much prefer watching videos of Thoroughly Modern Millie tap numbers on Youtube than I do to trying to actually get my foot up to there. I also like swimming, or rather, sitting in the shallow end of the pool and watching toddlers learn to swim (which isn't as creepy as that sounds) hoping that these younguns can have a better life in sports than that which I have created for myself.
I despise the expectations that somebody with a pair of cool Nikes can catch a frisbee without bruising thier nose or failing to catch it. (The excuse being "These shoes were a gift! I just like the velvet and the color purple! Ooh, The Color Purple. Now THAT is a great shower singalong show.")
Athletics, you are the bane of my existence. You embarrass me, you physically hurt me, you chew me up and spit me out and then sit on me and fart on my crushed, frail body. I want nothing to do with you.
However, this Alexander Wang jacket is really cute.
Bottega Veneta took a neat take on tennis (or something?) wear for Spring, which I am a fan of.
Any sleeves I tie around my waist would be because I can't have any more clothes on my bedroom floor and not because I'm trying to be legitimately practical. Guffaw! However, Proenza Scouler made me want to take up skateboarding and surfing.
And I loved the soccer theme at Y-3, this net-resembling mesh dress especially.


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**THIS ITEM IS IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY**AMA Passenger Sliding Door Half-Slider Glass Window Ford Transit Van 2015-2020
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AMA Half-Slider Privacy 17% Solar Tint Glass Transit Windows are manufactured from the latest and most sophisticated design processes ensure the window is produced to the highest quality standards. The AMA Half slider latches closed for security and allows for the largest ventilation openings of any vented glass window we sell. Features internal removable bugscreen. The OEM style of these van glass Transit windows are modern and fit within the factory body lines for a seamless appearance. |
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The Ford Transit Van Window utilizes the factory metal stamping, on the interior of the van you will notice an area where the inner metal ends. Here is a photo to clarify. You will cut right along that edge all the way around your van may have multiple upright you will cut those out straight with your opening. If you are replacing an existing factory window that glued in you may want to take to a professional for removal and replacement. Best tool to use is a wire cutter Equalizer Window Cut-Out Set. Once the window is cut out you will need to cut the original urethane down as flat as possible and clean as much away as you can CRL Adhesive Cleaner. Once the Hole has been custom out or window removed its time to install the new window clean the outside metal of the van with rubbing alcohol or PWR22 Cleaner this will insure a good hold of the urethane eliminating contaminants. Using a urethane primer apply to the outside of the body you want to be close to the opening but allow a 1/2" of gap when possible as when the urethane is applied it will spread and you do not want to urethane seeping out on either end as its very tedious to clean. Allow primer to dry for about 10 mins, now you can apply your urethane, most of the urethane will come with a v-notch or an etch for a v-notch in the tip this allows for a nice large bead of silicone make sure you evenly distribute to urethane to not have hitch or low points when changing urethane overlap the existing bead slightly to insure there will be no gaps. When placing the window you want to get it as close to desired location as possible one in place you will have some wiggle remove to get it lined up just perfect one you have it where you want with an open hand pat all the way around the window where the urethane bead is to get a good solid hold. Using Window securing tape, tape the window in place. You will be able to drive your Van after 3 hrs and remove you tape after 24hrs, best to wait 72hrs before washing vehicle. |


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Method Technologies provides professional quality cabling services that ensure fast and reliable transfer of data throughout your network. Structured cabling establishes a foundation for future moving, changing, rearranging, and upgrades of your cable system.
A foremost Wilmington Voice & Data Cabling company, Method Technologies can streamline the wiring and the nest of cables that are currently found in your server room and create a more physically secure environment for your infrastructure. Typically, physical security is an overlooked risk in a company's network. As an experienced Wilmington Voice & Data Cabling company, Method Technologies will design a solution for you that will be aesthetically pleasing while still providing the required accessibility needed for your environment.
When the cabling is installed correctly, it will support multiple systems, such as voice, data, video, and multimedia. Our Wilmington Voice & Data Cabling team will assess your needs and devise a plan for installing a cabling solution that will grow with your company.
From CAT5e/CAT6 to Single and Multimode fiber, Method Technologies has the expertice to design, deploy, and maintain your physical infrastructure. We are a licensed C7 (low voltage cabling) contractor in the state of California, LIC #949526.
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A. Structured cabling refers to the voice and data cables that run throughout your building. They are usually fiber optic or copper and are used for communications between your systems.
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What Is a Roth 401(k)?
The arena of employer-sponsored retirement plans has been dominated by 401(k) plans that are funded with pre-tax contributions, which effectively defers taxes until distributions begin. However, Roth 401(k) is funded with after-tax money just like a Roth IRA, allowing retirees to enjoy qualified tax-free distributions once they reach age 59½ and have met the five-year holding requirement.
It might be smart to invest in a Roth 401(k) if you believe that you will be in a higher tax bracket during retirement. This is always a possibility, especially if you end up with fewer tax deductions during your post-working years. On the other hand, if you expect to be in a lower tax bracket during retirement, then deferring taxes by investing in a traditional 401(k) may be the answer for you. If you have not been able to contribute to a Roth IRA because of the income restrictions, you will be happy to know that there are no income limits with a Roth 401(k).
Employers may match employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) plan, but any matching contributions must go into a traditional 401(k) account. That is, employer contributions and any earnings are always made on a pre-tax basis, and are taxable when distributed from the plan.
If an employer offers a Roth 401(k) plan, employees have the option of contributing to either the regular (pre-tax) or the Roth account, or even both at the same time. If you do not know which type of account would be better for your financial situation, you might split your contributions between the two types of plans. It's important to note that in 2024 your combined annual contributions to a 401(k) plan cannot exceed $23,000 (an increase of $500 from 2023) if you are under age 50. If you are 50 or older you can contribute an additional $7,500 (unchanged from 2023). These amounts are indexed annually for inflation.
If your employer offers a Roth 401(k) plan and allows in-plan Roth conversions, you can make transfers to a Roth 401(k) account at any time. Conversion is a taxable event. Funds converted are taxed as ordinary income in the year of the conversion.
Upon separation of service, you can roll over your Roth 401(k) assets to another Roth 401(k), a Roth 403(b), or a Roth IRA. Assets cannot be rolled over to a traditional 401(k) account. If you transition from an employer that offers a Roth 401(k) account to an employer that does not, your only option would be to roll the assets directly to a Roth IRA or to leave your money in your former employer's plan (if allowed).
Beginning in 2024, Roth 401(k)s and other Roth employer-based accounts will no longer be subject to RMDs just like traditional accounts. You must generally begin taking distributions after reaching age 73 (for individuals who reach age 72 after December 31, 2022), either as a lump sum or on a required minimum distribution schedule based on your life expectancy. If you attained age 72 in 2022 or earlier, you are already required to take annual RMDs. However, unlike traditional 401(k) withdrawals, Roth distributions would be free of federal income taxes.
If you see the advantages of having tax-free income in retirement, then you might consider a Roth 401(k). It allows you to contribute more annually than you could to an IRA, and the tax-free distributions won't add to your income tax liability. Of course, before taking any specific action, you might want to consult with your tax professional.
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What is a scar?
A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue. Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and the composition of a scar may vary. A scar may appear flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored. It may be painful or itchy. The final look of a scar depends on many factors, including the skin type and location on the body, the direction of the wound, the type of injury, age of the person with the scar, and his or her nutritional status.
How can a scar be minimized?
Specific dermatological procedures to minimize scars will be determined by your healthcare provider based on:
Your age, overall health, and medical history
Severity and symptoms of the scar
Type and location of the scar
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the condition
Your opinion or preference
Scars usually fade over time. Makeup can help cover the scar while it is healing. Some scars can be minimized by certain dermatological techniques. However, treatment can only improve the appearance of a scar; it cannot completely erase it.
The following are some of the more common scar-minimizing procedures:
Dermabrasion. Dermabrasion may be used to minimize small scars, minor skin surface irregularities, surgical scars, and acne scars. As the name implies, dermabrasion involves removing the top layers of skin with an electrical machine that abrades the skin. As the skin heals from the procedure, the surface appears smoother and fresher.
Chemical peels. Chemical peels are often used to minimize sun-damaged skin, irregular color (pigment), and superficial scars. The top layer of skin is removed with a chemical application to the skin. By removing the top layer, the skin regenerates, often improving the skin's appearance.
Collagen injections. One type of collagen (made from purified cow collagen) is injected beneath the skin. It replaces the body's natural collagen that has been lost. Injectable collagen is generally used to treat wrinkles, scars, and facial lines. There are several other types of injectable materials that can be used also.
Cortisone injections. These types of injections can help soften and then shrink hard scars. Keloids and hypertrophic scars often soften after intralesional steroid injections.
Cryosurgery. Cryosurgery can help reduce the size of scars by freezing the top skin layers. The freezing causes the skin to blister.
Laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing uses high-energy light to burn away damaged skin. Laser resurfacing may be used to minimize wrinkles and refine hypertrophic scars.
Punch grafts. Punch grafts are small skin grafts to replace scarred skin. A hole is punched in the skin to remove the scar. Then the scar is replaced with unscarred skin (often from the back of the earlobe). Punch grafts can help treat deep acne scars.
Surgical scar revision. Surgical scar revision involves removing the entire scar surgically and rejoining the skin. A new scar will form. But the goal of this surgery is to create a less obvious scar. Surgical scar revision is usually done on wide or long scars, scars that healed in an unusual way, or scars in very visible places.
Radiation therapy. This is not used often. It's used mainly for scars resistant to other treatments.
What are the different types of scars and treatment?
Abnormal scars sometimes form after a wound has healed. There are many different types of scars, including:
Keloid scars
These are thick, rounded, irregular clusters of scar tissue that grow at the site of a wound on the skin, but beyond the edges of the borders of the wound. They often appear red or darker in color, as compared to the surrounding normal skin. Keloids are formed from collagen that the body produces after a wound has healed. These scars may appear anywhere on the body. But they are more common on the chest, back, shoulders, and earlobes. They occur more often in darker-skinned people. Keloid scars may occur up to 1 year after the original trauma to the skin.
Treatment for keloid scars varies. There is no one simple cure for keloid scars. Recurrence after treatment is common. Treatment may include the following:
Steroid injections. Steroids are injected directly into the scar tissue to help decrease the itching, redness, and burning sensations that these scars may produce. Sometimes, the injections help to decrease the size of the scar and soften the scar tissue. Atrophy and skin discoloration are the main side effects.
Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy involves the scar being frozen off.
Pressure therapy. Pressure therapy involves a type of pressure appliance worn over the area of the scar. These may be worn day and night for up to 4 to 6 months. Their usefulness remains unclear.
Silicone dioxide. Applied in the form of a gel or pad, this can help soften and decrease the redness of keloids.
Surgery. If the keloid scar is not responsive to nonsurgical management options, surgery may be performed. One type of surgery directly removes the scar formation with an incision, and stitches are placed to help close the wound. Sometimes, skin grafts are used to help close the wound. This involves replacing or attaching skin to an area that is missing skin. Skin grafts are performed by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called the donor site) and attaching it to the needed area. Surgery is not performed often on hypertrophic scars and keloids due to the high rate of recurrence or creation of even larger keloids.
Laser surgery. Scars may be treated with a variety of different lasers, depending on the underlying cause of the scar. Lasers may be used to smooth a scar, remove the abnormal color of a scar, or flatten a scar. Most laser therapy for scars is done in conjunction with other treatments, including injections of steroids, use of special dressings, and the use of bandages. Multiple treatments may be required, regardless of the initial type of therapy. Pulse dye laser is a good choice to use for keloids.
Radiation. This can be used for scars that don't respond to other treatments.
Hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars are similar to keloid scars. But their growth is confined within the boundaries of the original skin defect and may be more responsive to treatment. These scars may also look red, and are usually thick and raised. Hypertrophic scars usually start to develop within weeks after the injury to the skin. Hypertrophic scars may improve naturally. But this process may take up to a year or more.
In treating hypertrophic scars, steroids may be the first line of therapy. But there is not 1 simple cure. Steroids may be given as an injection. Or they may be directly applied to the scar, although topical application may not be useful. These scars may also be removed surgically. Often, steroid injections are used along with the surgery. The injections may continue up to 2 years after the surgery to help maximize healing and decrease the chance of the scar returning. Like keloids, hypertrophic scars may respond to topical silicone dioxide application.
Contractures are an abnormal occurrence that happens when a large area of skin is damaged and lost, resulting in a scar. The scar formation pulls the edges of the skin together, causing a tight area of skin. The decrease in the size of the skin can then affect the muscles, joints, and tendons, causing a decrease in movement.
There are many different surgical treatment options for contractures, including the following:
Skin graft or skin flap. Skin grafts or skin flaps are done after the scar tissue is removed. Skin grafts involve replacing or attaching skin to a part of the body that is missing skin. Skin grafts are done by taking a piece of healthy skin from another area of the body (called the donor site) and attaching it to the needed area. Skin flaps are similar to skin grafts, where a part of the skin is taken from another area. But with the skin flaps, the skin that is taken has its own blood supply. The section of skin used includes the underlying blood vessels, fat, and muscles. Flaps may be used when the area that is missing the skin does not have a good supply of blood. That may be because of the location or because of damage to the vessels.
Z-plasty. This procedure uses a Z-shaped incision to help decrease the amount of contractures of the surrounding skin. It also may try to relocate the scar so that its edges look more like the normal lines and creases of the skin. Small stitches may be used to help hold the skin in place.
Tissue expansion. This is a newer technique. It involves a process that increases the amount of existing tissue available for reconstructive purposes. This procedure is often used in addition to the flap surgery.
This is another type of scarring that may form between unconnected internal organs. Adhesions may cause complications during certain surgeries.
Recovery from scar revision surgery
Follow all instructions to help maximize your recovery and healing. Your healthcare provider will advise you on all activity restrictions, depending on the type of surgery that was done. Scars can't be removed completely. Many factors will be involved in the degree of healing of your particular scar. Some scars take more than a year after surgery to show improvement in how they look.


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Employers need to ensure they have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to deal with age discrimination and should raise awareness of it so that acts of discrimination on the grounds of age can be prevented. If you are an employer or employee in the Newark area we, at Chesapeake Associates Ltd, can provide you with assistance or any additional information required.
The Equality Act 2010 replaces all previous equality legislation, including the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. The Equality Act covers age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. These are now called 'protected characteristics'.
The Act protects people of any age, however, different treatment because of age is not unlawful if you can demonstrate that it is a proportionate means of meeting a legitimate aim. Age is the only protected characteristic that allows employers to justify direct discrimination.
Employers need to ensure they have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to deal with age discrimination and should raise awareness of it so that acts of discrimination on the grounds of age can be prevented.
Discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favourably than another person because of their protective characteristic. There are four definitions of discrimination:
An example of direct discrimination would be where someone with all the skills and competencies to undertake a role is not offered the position just because they completed their professional qualification 30 years ago. Other examples could include refusing to hire a 40 year old because of a company's youthful image, not providing health insurance to the over 50's, colleagues nicknaming a colleague 'Gramps' and not promoting a 25 year old because they may not command respect.
A business requiring applicants for a courier position to have held a driving licence for five years is likely to be guilty of indirect discrimination. A higher proportion of people aged between 40 and above will have fulfilled this criteria than those aged 25. Other examples of indirect discrimination could include seeking an 'energetic employee', requiring 30 years of experience or asking clerical workers to pass a health test.
An example of perceived discrimination could be where an older man who looks much younger than his years is not allowed to represent his company because the Managing Director thinks he is too young.
However, different treatment because of age is not unlawful if it can be objectively justified and you can demonstrate that it is a proportionate means of meeting a legitimate aim. For example, an employer might argue that it was appropriate and necessary to refuse to recruit people over 60 where there is a long and expensive training period before starting the job. However, cost by itself is not capable of justifying such an action.
Harassment on the basis of age is equally unlawful. For example, a mature trainee teacher may be teased and tormented in a school on the grounds of age during the teaching experience. If no action is taken by the head teacher, this may be treated as harassment. An employee may be written off as 'too slow' or 'an old timer'. This too could be seen as harassment.
The Equality Act 2010 covered harassment by a third party, making employers potentially vicariously liable for harassment of their staff by people they don't employ. However, this has been repealed with effect from October 2013, and employers will no longer have the risk of being held responsible if an external third party harasses an employee. However, employers must continue to take "all reasonable steps" to ensure that employees don't suffer harassment at work; therefore it is recommended that your harassment policy still states that you show "zero tolerance" towards such behaviour.
Employers must be aware of the significance of the legislation at all stages in the recruitment process and to avoid breaking the age rules they should consider:
Employers are allowed to use a length of service criterion in pay and non-pay benefits of up to five years' service. Benefits based on over five years service are also allowed if the benefit reflects a higher level of experience, rewards loyalty or increases or maintains motivation and is applied equally to all employees in similar situations. It is for the employer to demonstrate that the variation in pay/benefits over five years can be objectively justified.
Employers are recommended to review their pay and benefits policies to ensure that they are based on experience, skills and other non-age related criteria.
The existing statutory payment provisions remain in place. Employers can, as before, pay enhanced redundancy payments. However, to avoid discriminating, employers should use the same age brackets and multipliers as used when calculating statutory redundancy pay.
The default retirement age and the statutory retirement procedure were abolished from 6th April 2011.
Employers that wish to prescribe a compulsory retirement age may do so only if it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
Employers need to undertake the following to ensure that they are not breaking the law:
If you are an employer or employee in the Newark area we will be more than happy to provide you with assistance or any additional information required on age discrimination. Please contact us at Chesapeake Associates Ltd for more detailed advice.


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The tooth implant cost in Aberdyfi LL35 0 really does depend on a number of different factors so it's important to discuss this before your treatment. We always try to give our patients the best value for money with a high quality of service, ensuring the end result is exactly what they want. The procedure can change for each person, and this also has an effect on the costs so please feel free to speak with us if you have any questions.
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There are certainly a variety of issues which can have an effect on the way our teeth look, and not every person is blessed with the perfect smile. We will have a variety of cosmetic techniques in Aberdyfi to manage dental imperfections and enhance how your smile looks. Cosmetic dentistry is the part of oral care centered on enhancing the appearance of smiles.
One of our experts will listen to what you're looking for and choose the ideal method to accomplish it. It is critical that the outcomes of cosmetic treatments look natural, so we make sure that the new smile is going to complement your existing characteristics. There are various options which we provide to guarantee that your treatment is just what you want.
One of the professional dental surgeons will discuss with you what sort of look you'd like your teeth to have, and then suggest a method which might be perfect for you. There are actually several kinds of cosmetic dentistry solutions offered in Aberdyfi depending on individual examination or precisely what is wanted by patients. We can complete gum contouring to enhance the shape of the gum line and take off excess tissue creating a brighter smile.
We also provide tooth whitening, new porcelain crowns and dental implants depending on exactly what you need. Tooth implants may boost your confidence and happiness if you have teeth missing. Artificial implants closely imitate natural teeth since they feature a full root design and crown, while standard prosthetics substitute just the crowns of lost teeth. The sturdy root makes certain that the implant can still function and look the same as natural ones would.
You'll again have the ability to chew the foods you ate when you had real, strong teeth. The dental implants deliver a lot more advantages than simply the aesthetic appearance as they offer natural functionality. Specialist tooth whitening procedures might be supplied for patients with staining or yellowing on their teeth. These treatments all come at different prices but we would be happy to talk through this futher with you.
With regard to chipped teeth, porcelain veneers may be fitted to go over the existing tooth or give a new shape for the smile. When your teeth are overcrowding or they are skewed with gaps, orthodontics could correct the structure and alignment for an improved smile. In the event you have experienced a face trauma, it's possible to have a broken jaw bone or maybe lost teeth because of this. Chipped crowns could be substituted with implants, and our experts can also work with medical practitioners if you require a jaw bone realignment.
The price of a cosmetic dentistry solution can vary for every individual based on what is done. A one-off treatment could be offered for many patients, while others could are just looking for ongoing procedures to have the expected outcome. The advantages of an attractive smile truly cannot be measured, but we will usually try to place the cost of aesthetic dental work at a cost effective level. One of our consultants would be pleased to speak to you regarding various types of payment, and also offer a system that is perfect for you.
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Click here to shop all of our fountain pens that accept these cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Kaweco
- Type
- Ink Cartridges
- Color
- Blue
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 0.77ml
- Cartridge Type
- Standard international short
- Number of Cartridges
- 6
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- No
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Iron Gall
Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.
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Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.
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- Scented
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- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
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FAQ about Ink Cartridges
What fountain pens are compatible with ink cartridges?
There are two main groups of ink cartridges: standard international (available in short and long sizes), and proprietary (which only fit that particular brand). You can read which cartridges fit a given fountain pen in that pen's product description or Tech Specs.
You can also check out our Cartridge/Converter guide for general brand guidance if you're unsure.
To locate pens that fit each size of ink cartridges, click here:
How do I install an ink cartridge?
We've got a great blog post on this topic: How to Install an Ink Cartridge.
Or, just watch the video here!
Can I refill an ink cartridge?
Yes! You'll need an ink syringe, but it's pretty easy to do. We've got a detailed video blog post here: How to Refill a Fountain Pen Ink Cartridge.
Or here's a quick version of the video:
Do ink cartridges generally write more dry than bottled ink?
Yes, they do.
What's your return policy for ink cartridges?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.


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Estimated Delivery:Jul 25 - Jul 29
Free International Shipping & Returns: On all orders over ₹25,000
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It is a classic case of Pure Silk Saree acquiring traditional and auspicious yellow tinge. The saree can be your choice to wear for any religious function or a social event. The understated leaf butta on the yellow background proves that there is beauty in subtlety. The green border shows ample details like floral creeper, flower and dot butta and thazhampoo reku. The pallu too flaunts all these components.
Fabric- Silk
Dimensions- 5.5 meters
Disclaimer- The actual colour of the weaves may vary slightly due to photographic lighting and screen resolution.
Product care- Dry Clean
Shipping information- 3 to 5 working days for local shipping, 7 to 10 days for International shipping
Welcome to Mavuri, your premier destination for exquisite sarees delivered worldwide.
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Hand Wash Only: We recommend hand washing our sarees to ensure the longevity of the fabric and the vibrant colors. Avoid using a washing machine.
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Cold Water Wash: Wash the saree in cold or lukewarm water. Avoid hot water, as it may damage the fabric and colors.
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Avoid Soaking: Do not soak the saree for an extended period. Excessive soaking may lead to color bleeding or damage to the embroidery and zari work.
Rinse Thoroughly: Ensure you rinse the saree thoroughly to remove all traces of detergent.
Drying: Hang the saree indoors to dry it. Avoid direct sunlight, as it may cause color fading. Do not wring the saree to remove excess water; instead, gently squeeze or pat it.
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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)


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Marking the one-year anniversary of the fatal shootings at Virginia Tech, public safety professionals will explore progress and continuing questions related to campus security in a conference set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
The event, titled "Campus Safety in Focus: Advances and Ongoing Challenges One Year Later," will feature the release of a "Blueprint for Safer Campuses" by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). Steven Healy, Princeton's director of public safety and immediate past president of IACLEA, will be joined in the presentation by Gary Margolis, chief of police at the University of Vermont, and Dolores Stafford, chief of police at George Washington University.
Katherine Newman, Princeton's Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941, Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, will deliver the keynote address. Newman is the author of "Rampage: The Social Roots of School Shootings," which examines the rash of school shootings in the 1990s, the roots of school violence and the repercussions for the affected communities.
Campus safety professionals and other experts also will participate in panel discussions on the best practices and model policies in threat assessment, the growing complexities in liability analysis and the state of campus safety in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
The event is open to the public, but advance registration is required. For the conference agenda and registration information, visit the conference website.
The event is sponsored by the Policy Research Institute for the Region, the Department of Public Safety and IACLEA.


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The Light from the TV Shows: A Chat with Lorenzo Lamas ("The Joe Schmo Show")
For someone who's best known for his work in prime-time soap operas ("Falcon Crest"), syndicated action series ("Renegade"), and straight-to-video shoot-'em-ups (including the "Snake Eater" trilogy, among many, many others), Lorenzo Lamas is a pretty funny fellow, and he gets a chance to show that side of himself – along with several other sides, to say the least – when "The Joe Schmo Show" returns to Spike TV tonight at 10 PM / 9 CST. Lamas took some time to chat with Bullz-Eye before and after the show's panel at the winter Television Critics Association press tour, and he talked about how much fun he's having showing off his comedy chops while also taking time to delve into his life and times up to this point.
Bullz-Eye: Well, I was able to watch the first two episodes…
Lorenzo Lamas: Oh, yeah…? How did you like it? What did you think about it?
BE: It was great. I liked the first season, but I never actually saw the second season. But this looks like it's right on par with what the show's been like before.
LL: From what I gather, the guy they cast for this "Schmo" is a lot different than the first guy. And what I'm gathering is that…the first guy was just a really great, friendly, open, more innocent kind of guy. Like, a real Joe Schmo, y'know? [Laughs.] Whereas I found Chase to be a very analytical, intelligent, not quite as naïve guy.
BE: Yeah, he seemed like a sweetheart, but he also seemed like a guy who really wanted to win, too.
LL: Yeah, really competitive. Absolutely.
BE: So how did you find your way into this? Did they approach you, or was there a casting call and you heard about it?
LL: You know, John Stevens and I had done something last year together – a pilot for an action show, a hybrid that was part reality, part scripted – so we met on that project, and then when Sharon Levy talked to John about doing this version of "Joe Schmo," John says, "Well, what do you think of Lorenzo Lamas?" So he kind of brought it up to Sharon, and then Sharon asked, "Does Lorenzo do comedy?" Because the whole idea is this 10-day-long improv where everyone's in character and they have to really stay in character. So John called me and said, "I've got something that's kind of out of left field, but…would you be interested in doing this show?" And then he kind of formulated a pitch to me. And I had just finished doing "The Eric Andre Show," and I loved it. That was improv, too. I did one episode, then they brought me back and did another episode. I'd just finished doing it, so I said, "You know, John, I think this might be meant to be…" Because prior to that, I'd also done a couple of episodes of the Nickelodeon show "Big Time Rush." I played Doc Hollywood, who's a bigger-than-life character, almost slapstick comedy. And I've been enjoying that. I've been enjoying the change, wrapping my mind around just…not doing action, y'know?
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There are four steps in the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
- We feel contrition for our sins and a conversion of heart to change our ways.
- We confess our sins and human sinfulness to a priest.
- We receive and accept forgiveness (absolution) and are absolved of our sins.
- We celebrate God's everlasting love for us and commit to live out a Christian life.
Sin hurts our relationship with God, ourselves and others. As the Catechism states:
The sinner wounds God's honor and love, his own human dignity…and the spiritual well-being of the Church, of which each Christian ought to be a living stone. To the eyes of faith no evil is graver than sin and nothing has worse consequences for the sinners themselves, for the Church, and for the whole world. (CCC 1487, 1488)
A mature understanding of sin includes reflecting upon our thoughts, actions and omissions as well as examining the patterns of sin that may arise in our lives. With contrite hearts, we are also called to reflect upon the effects of our sins upon the wider community and how we might participate in sinful systems.
Contrition and conversion lead us to seek a forgiveness for our sins so as to repair damaged relationships with God, self, and others. We believe that only ordained priests have the faculty of absolving sins from the authority of the Church in the name of Jesus Christ (CCC 1495). Our sins are forgiven by God, through the priest.
The Spiritual effects of the Sacraments of Reconciliation include:
- reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace
- reconciliation with the Church
- remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins
- remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin
- peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation
- an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle (CCC 1496)
Individual confession with a priest is the principal means of absolution and reconciliation of grave sins within the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation frees us from sinful patterns of behavior and calls us to complete conversion to Christ. Reconciliation heals our sins and repairs our relationships.


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The price of any item is determined by the supply of that item, as well as the market demand. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) surveys "over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions" for their monthly REALTORS Confidence Index.
Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between Seller Traffic (supply) and Buyer Traffic (demand).
Buyer Demand
The map below was created after asking the question: "How would you rate buyer traffic in your area?"
The darker the blue, the stronger the demand for homes in that area. Only six states had a weak demand level.
Seller Supply
The Index also asked: "How would you rate seller traffic in your area?"
As you can see from the map below, the majority of the country has weak Seller Traffic, meaning there are far fewer homes on the market than what is needed to satisfy the buyers who are out looking for their dream homes.
Bottom Line
Looking at the maps above, it is not hard to see why prices are appreciating in many areas of the country. Until the supply of homes for sale starts to meet the buyer demand, prices will continue to increase. If you are debating listing your home for sale, let's get together to help you capitalize on the demand in the market now!


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Countryside 2 over 2 Chest of Drawers
The Countryside and countryside lite range from the Old Creamery is an Oak collection for the dining room and bedroom and also consists of a number of versatile occasional pieces.
From a dining table to a coffee table, a bookcase to a sideboard or TV unit, this range has a well-designed, excellent value for money piece of furniture for your living or dining room.
The bedroom is well catered for too, with a oak bed frame, wardrobe and blanket box, complemented by a number of chest of drawers options and matching bedsides. If you're looking for a reliable, sturdy, value for money oak furniture range, take a look at Countryside Lite from the Old Creamery.
Old Creamery Furniture stores are based in Yeovil, Taunton & Bristol, Somerset. Please check our store locator below for the most convenient store to view this furniture.
We offer a collection of goods service from our Yeovil furniture shop & warehouse, or from our Taunton furniture shop. On top of this we run a quick and efficient 2 man delivery and installation service to the room of your choice which is available throughout Somerset, Devon & Dorset. This area covers Exeter, Bristol & Bournemouth. Outside of this area we can still offer delivery, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
- Dining / Living & bedroom furniture
- Oak furniture with an element of oak veneer
- Waxed finish
- Dovetailed drawers
- Metal drop handles
Our best possible price is for collecting items from us. With our huge stock holding, if your chosen item is in stock, you can collect from us today. If this is not possible we can arrange delivery, with a charge based on your location.Product Features
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The Standard & Poor's 500 stock index broke new ground today, closing at 1,569, an all-time high that erased the record set on Oct. 9, 2007.
The S&P joins the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which broke its 2007 record earlier this month.
Both indices have now recovered all the losses they suffered during the Great Recession.
The Wall Street Journal reports:
"The S&P 500 had flirted with its closing record for two weeks before finally vaulting over that level Thursday. It had come within five points of the closing high in seven of the past 10 sessions.
"'The market has been trying and trying, and we finally crossed the line,' said Quincy Krosby, a market strategist at Prudential Financial, PRU -0.20% which manages roughly $1 trillion in assets. 'Having the Dow reaching new highs was good, but the S&P 500 is broader, it's bigger... it's an important message for investors.'"
Update at 4:16 p.m. ET. 131 Percent:
The Financial Times has this stunning number: "Since hitting an intraday low of 666.79 in March 2009, the S&P has rallied 131 per cent, boosted by aggressive monetary easing by the Federal Reserve and record US profits from the 500 constituents in the index."
This chart shows that huge fall and the recovery that followed:
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Bridegroom Matins is a service specific to the first four evenings of Holy Week (though it is often omitted on Holy Wednesday in favor of the service of Holy Unction) and commemorates the last days in the earthly life of the Lord. Incorporated into these services is the theme of the first three days of Holy Week; which is the last teachings of Christ to his disciples. As such, these services incorporate readings and hymns inspiring this theme. The mood of the services is to experience sorrow and to feel Christ's voluntary submission to His passions and highlight the purpose behind the evil that is about to take place against the Lord. The atmosphere is one of mourning (for sins) and is symbolic of the shame the Christian should feel for the Fall of Adam and Eve, the depths of hell, the lost Paradise and the absence of God. The vestments of the Priest and the altar clothes are black or deep purple to symbolise and enhance the atmosphere of mourning and remembrance of sins. The main emphasis of the Bridegroom Service is metanoia and each service has its own particular theme on repentance and watchfulness. One of its primary features is its troparion:
- Behold, the Bridegroom comes in the middle of the night, and blessed is the servant He shall find vigilant; but unworthy is he whom he shall find neglectful. Beware therefore, O my soul, lest you be weighed down by sleep, lest you be given over to death and be closed out from the kingdom; but rise up crying out: "Holy! Holy! Holy are You our God; through the intercessions of the Theotokos, have mercy on us."
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During the first service on Palm Sunday evening, the priest carries the icon of Christ the Bridegroom into the church. The Bridegroom troparion is sung during this procession, and the icon is brought to the front of the church and remains there until Holy Thursday. The icon depicts Christ as the Bridegroom of the Church, bearing the marks of his suffering, yet preparing the way for a marriage feast in his Kingdom. He is dressed in the icon according to the mockery of the Roman guards just prior to his crucifixion.
- The crowns - a symbol of his marriage to the Church.
- The rope - a symbol of bondage to sin, death and corruption which was loosed with Christ's death on the Cross.
- The reed - a symbol of his humility; God rules his kingdom with humility.
Sunday evening also includes this kontakion:
- Jacob lamented the loss of Joseph, but that noble one was seated in a chariot and honored as a king; for by not being enslaved then to the pleasures of the Egyptian woman, he was glorified by Him that beholdeth the hearts of men and bestoweth an incorruptible crown.
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On Holy Monday, the Blessed Joseph, the son of Jacob the Patriarch, is commemorated because he is seen as a prototype of Christ.
Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, thrown into a pit and sold into slavery by them. In the same way, the Lord was rejected, betrayed by his own, and sold into the slavery of death and like Joseph forgave and spared his brothers during the famine when they came to him, so too, Jesus Christ offers himself as a sacrifice and forgives all those who come to him in faith.
The Gospel reading for the day is of the Barren Fig Tree, which Christ cursed and withered because it bore no fruit. The fig tree is representative of those who have heard God's word, but who fail to bear the fruits of faith. Originally the withering of the fig tree was a testimony against those Jews who rejected God's word and his Messiah. It is also a warning to all people, in all times, of the importance of not only hearing the God's word, but putting it into action.
Monday evening also includes this kontakion:
- Being mindful of the hour of the end, O my soul, and fearing because of the cutting down of the fig tree, labor diligently with the talent that was given thee, O hapless one, and be watchful and cry: Let us not remain outside the bridal chamber of Christ.
Holy Tuesday evening
On Holy Tuesday, the Parable of the Ten Virgins is read. It tells the story of the five virgins who filled their lamps in preparation for receiving the bridegroom while the other five allowed their lamps to go out and hence were shut out of the marriage feast. This parable is a warning that Christians must always be prepared to receive the Lord when he comes again. The theme of the day is reinforced by the exaposteilarion hymn:
- I see Thy Bridal Chamber adorned, O my Savior, but have no wedding garment that I may enter. O Giver of Light, enlighten the vesture of my soul, and save me.
Holy Tuesday's Bridegroom Matins also includes commemoration of Kassiani (September 7), also known by the names of Kasia, Kasiani or Ikessia, was a great hymnographer from the 9th century. According to the Synaxaristi not many details of her life have been recorded but she has remained in ecclesiastical history for her great hymns. His Eminence Metropolitan Sophronios Eustratiadis of Leontopoleos [1] writes that Kassiani was "an orphaned girl from the Byzantine era, beautiful and wise, a saintly ascetic and respectful virgin". [2] Kassiani is also linked to the Emperor Theophilos (9th century) and his search for a bride. Theophilos was angered with a reply by Kassiani to a question of his, and he impulsively chose St. Theodora, who was standing next to Kassiani, to be his elected bride. Kassiani also played a great role in the restoration of the Holy Icons.
Heartbroken by Theophilos, one of those poems was the beautiful hymn of Kassiani, which in the Byzantine tradition is such a major feature that the service held on Holy Tuesday evening is often referred to simply as the Hymn of Kassiani. Theophilos searched for Kassiani and found her at a convent and the two never saw each other again. Her repentance and love for Christ is the theme of the wonderful Hymn of Kassiani which is chanted on this night, reminding all that they may be forgiven if they repent.
The text of the hymn, based on the account of the sinful woman who is introduced by the Evangelist St Luke in his Gospel (7:36-50). Kassiani contrasts the repentance of the sinful woman with Eve's fall (Gen. 3:8-11):
- The woman who had fallen into many sins, perceiving Your divinity, O Lord, received the dignity of a myrrh-bearer, for with lamentation she brought fragrant myrrh to You before Your burial. And she cried: Woe is me, for love of sin and stings of lustful passion envelop me as the night, dark and moonless. As You cause the clouds to drop down the waters of the sea, accept the fountain of my tears. As by Your indescribable condescension You bowed down the heavens, so incline to the groaning of my heart. I shall kiss Your most pure feet and wipe them with the hair of my head, those same feet whose sound Eve heard at dusk in Paradise when she hid herself in fear. Who can count the multitude of my sins? Who can measure the depths of Your judgments, O Saviour of my soul? Do not turn away from me, Your servant, for You have immeasurable mercy.
Tuesday evening also includes this kontakion:
- I have transgressed far more than the harlot, O Good One, yet have never brought you showers of tears; but entreating in silence, I fall before you, as I kiss your immaculate feet with love, that as Master you may grant me forgiveness of offences, as I cry out, O Saviour: deliver me from the filth of my works.
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- Holy Week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - from Holy Week: A Liturgical Explanation for the Days of Holy Week (St Vladimir's Seminary Press), by Very Rev. Alexander Schmemann


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