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I like Gernot Rohr's style of running the Super Eagles; it reminds me of the days when coach Adegboye Onigbinde was in charge of the team. Both men have a fatherly disposition towards their players; this has helped in attaining high standards. Suddenly, the usual clashes between NFF chieftains and the coach are gone – no quarrels over delayed or outstanding entitlements for the team; all the parties agree with what they are told, with no player daring to break the rule, unlike in the past where coaches prompted the players to cry for their entitlements.
That favourite word, 'mafia', has been expunged from our football jokes or is it lexicon. Yet, nothing has really changed – entitlements are delayed, most times payments for games are not done immediately. But the business of winning games has continued; the players give their best. With managers such as Rohr and Onigbinde, there is nothing like a strike or a protest. Don't remind me of the Eagles' shameful act in Namibia in 2013, and at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Isn't it clear to everyone the source of the shameful protests?
Like Onigbinde, Rohr has a subtle way of stamping his authority over his players without making a fuss about it. I was extremely impressed when Rohr dropped John Mikel Obi from last Friday's dead rubber game against Algeria. Mikel arrived late to the camp in Morocco. Rohr welcomed him without referring to his late arrival. But when it was time to wield the stick, by not fielding him against the Algerians, Rohr told reporters he wanted to give others a chance. But Mikel knows better.
I hope Rohr's subtle message wasn't lost on Mikel. As the captain, Mikel should be the first person in camp. He should usher others in. He should lead by example. It is interesting to note that the players were miffed when Victor Moses arrived very late to camp before the Zambia game. And it showed in the way the team played, with Moses unable to strike the rhythm and balance that his skills bring to the team's style. The coach held his ace, preferring to warn everyone. So, when Mikel crossed the line, he got a shocker. Truth be told, no player is indispensable. Was anyone shocked that Mikel was outstanding against the Argentines? It was a wake-up call for the team's captain.
Moses can win the African Footballer of the Year Award back-to-back, if he improves on his attitude towards national team assignments, irrespective of the fact that Chelsea FC of London pays his wages. After all, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi still play with the same zeal for their countries, like they do for their clubs. Even if they must miss their country's matches, an agreement is struck before such absence, most times for international matches, not key games. Indeed, Ronaldo and Messi have clauses on national team assignments and their club's matches in the event of clashes.
It was good that Messi missed Tuesday's game in Russia, just as Nigeria couldn't use some key players, such as Odion Ighalo, Ogenyi Onazi, Victor Moses, Moses Simon and Elderson Echiejile. Nigeria fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat the Argentines 4-2. With this setting, not a few Nigerians expected the Eagles to roll over the Argentines. When the Eagles were trailing by two goals, most people looked forward to a whitewash. But Rohr was calm on the bench, preferring to use his substitutes to reverse the trend.
Rohr's joker is his reliance on younger and fitter players. Today, the new-look defence is made up of Nigeria-born lads (Tyron Ebuehi, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina and Brian Idowu ), whose ages we are sure of. The World Cup is for the youth. This, perhaps, explains why ageing teams, such as Italy, Holland, Cote d' Ivoire, etc, won't be at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Countries that excel at the Mundial throw up new players with every edition. Unlike in the past where we always rebuilt the Eagles with every failure.
With Rohr, it is certain that Nigeria will leave Russia a fulfilled side, ready to win the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' soccer gold medal, a reminiscence of Atlanta 1996. Nigeria's debut at the Mundial in USA threw up many talented players; it was easy for Johannes Bonfrere to select his players, including those with World Cup experience, such as Austin Okocha, Sunday Oliseh, Uche Okechukwu, Daniel Amokachi and Emmanuel Amuneke, in the Atlanta '96 Olympic Games squad.
Rohr is toeing Clemens Westerhof's path of rebuilding with younger players. The difference is that Westerhof took rookies, such as Daniel Amokachi, Finidi George, Uche Okechukwu, Friday Elaho, Benedict Iroha et al, from the domestic league to Europe to polish their skills. But the domestic league is dead, in spite of the innovations introduced by the League Management Company (LMC). It looks as if LMC chiefs are beating a dead horse. But they shouldn't give up.
Westerhof used 133 players in four years to get the team. But it is taking Rohr just 33 players to achieve the same results, largely because he has opted for Europe to get Nigeria-born boys who are already made. I won't be surprised if Nigeria wins gold in Tokyo, depending on how we fare in Russia and what happens to Rohr.
Yes, the Argentines were stunned. They conceded four goals and they are not blaming their loss on goalkeeping faults; they are not ruing the decision to keep their first choice goalkeeper, Romero, on the bench. So, what is all the noise about Daniel Akpeyi's mistakes? Are friendlies not meant to expose the team's weak links? What are the duties of the goalkeeper trainer and the coaches if not to correct the flaws noticed in their wards?
Goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi have shown us their flaws. Ezenwa has problems dealing with crosses like Vincent Enyeama (for those rooting for his return). Ezenwa concedes cheeky goals like Enyeama, for those who can recall the goals Enyeama conceded against the Kenyans at home and against Ethiopia, to mention a few matches. We need to give Rohr and Aloy Agu the opportunity to correct Ezenwa's flaws instead of dumping him. Akpeyi is scared stiff. He is haunted by his past poor performances. He needs a psychologist to talk him out of those nightmarish outings to regain his confidence . Characteristically, Rohr hasn't blamed Akpeyi for the two goals he conceded. I hope Rohr takes him back to his trainers to correct his mistakes.
We cannot jettison Ezenwa and Akpeyi on the altar of mistakes and embrace Uzoho who we dumped in 2013. Uzoho was the third choice goalkeeper of World Cup winning Golden Eaglets in 2013. Uzoho is smelling like gold because Spanish side Deportivo de la Coruna has been grooming him since then. Have we bothered to groom Dele Alampasu who benched Uzoho in 2013? Why do we like finished products? If we must align with FIFA's objectives of using the stars of age-grade teams to replace the ageing senior players, then, we need to invite Alampasu to fight for the goalkeeper's shirt instead of wooing Enyeama out of retirement.
Fielding Uzoho against the Argentines made him an international player, which is what Deportivo needs to give him a regular shirt in the La Liga. The Spanish side will promote Uzoho and bask in the euphoria that he is the first choice goalkeeper of a World Cup bound country – Nigeria, easily one of the best teams in Africa. Today, Leicester FC of England boasts of having eight World Cup-bound players, with Nigeria having three (Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi) of them.
Until recently, the Eagles' defence had issues, especially with the wing backs, which have been fixed with the discovery of Idowu, Aina and Ebuehi. I feel Echiejile is a better wing back than Chigozie Awazim, who has been very inconsistent since the Rio 2016 Olympics. The quintuplet of Idowu, Aina, Ebuehi, Shehu and Echiejile can solve the wing back problem, excluding Awazim. Rohr's decision to introduce Kenneth Omeruo as a substitute for Leon Balogun underscores why the players fight for him during matches. William Troost-Ekong stands tall in Eagles' defence, but he needs to have a good substitute, which I think Rohr has found in Kevin Akpoguma, who captained the German U-20 side to the World Cup.
Rohr must be worried on how to organise his midfield and attack, with the way those fielded against Argentina played. Even those who missed the game would sit up, knowing they could lose their shirts, which is good for team cohesion. Odion Ighalo may lose his striker's shirt if Iheanacho and Iwobi continue with their deft dribbles and seamless play upfront, which left the Argentine defenders sprawling on the turf.
Imagine the audacious manner in which Iwobi played the ball between defender Mascheranro's legs before scoring the fourth goal for Nigeria; sheer class, like the commentator rightly described the move.


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The historic document Magna Carta which has influenced and impacted laws and policies around the world for centuries will be leaving Edmonton after its first visit abroad. The copy of the document, along with the Charter of the Forest left Durham Cathedral for the the first time ever, on a tour of Canada. Magna Carta Canada made its way to 4 Canadian cities while on tour, visiting Gatineau, Winnipeg, and Toronto. Edmonton is its last stop…Read More
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PATENT LAWS MAY BE AN inventor's best friend, giving someone with a groundbreaking idea the means to capitalize on it. But on many levels, the U.S. patent system is profoundly flawed. Too many patents are issued for 'innovations' that are obvious, vague or already in wide use. Too many patent holders try to extend their claims to devices and services that weren't even contemplated when the patents were granted. And it's a difficult, costly exercise to overturn a questionable patent after it has been awarded."
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The adventures of our favorite member of the Claus family continue with the latest page of Saving Christmas. As you can see, Sandy isn't afraid to take on the biggest challenges. Here, she is pushing herself — well, her mouth, at least — to the limit in an effort to save Christmas for those damn Whats in Whatville. What could be more heartwarming?
Anyway, enjoy the latest page from Dirty Nike. There's some good stuff happening soon on top of ol' Mt. Crampitt.


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Most of the time when you move into a new home or decide to remodel, you forget one of the most important decorating rules. Decorate from the ground up. Since what sits on the floor is most important, then maybe you should consider inexpensive area rugs. What is so great about inexpensive area rugs? Inexpensive area rugs allow you to have the styles, designs, patterns, and colors of the more expensive rugs without having to pay the price. If you don't care that you don't own the 'real thing' and would rather have a cheaper flooring solution, the inexpensive area rug should be your first choice. Many inexpensive or wholesale rugs are cheaper because of the fibers they are made of.
Many cheaper rugs are not made of New Zealand's finest 100% wool but rather made with synthetic fibers such as olefin, polypropyline, and nylon. What's really great is that these fibers can last just as long and don't cost as much. There are a few items to consider when buying an area rug for your floors. What are you going to use the rug for? Is it going in the kitchen, living room, outside, dining room, bedroom, or maybe even the playroom? This is something you need to decide. Obviously, if you are going to buy a rug that will endure much use, such as in a playroom, you don't need the world's finest.
Secondly, how big does the rug need to be? Most rugs don't need to cover the entire floor to add to the look of the room. Most of the time a simple 4' x 6' rug will do great. If you do want to cover the entire floor, be sure to leave at least one to two feet between the rug and the wall. This look much better. Thirdly, what colors or patterns do you want in the rug? You might want to get a rug that draws attention to itself. These rugs need to have sophisticated patterns and bright colors. On the other hand you might want a rug to draw attention towards another piece of furniture or object in the room. These rugs need to be simpler and match the room's overall look. Don't be afraid though to mix and match rug styles with the rest of the room. For example, modern rugs with their bright colors and outrageous designs can go well with a traditional look.
All in all make sure that the colors and patterns match and you will be fine. Last of all, don't forget the rug pad. Rug pads will add a bit of cushion while holding the rug in place so it won't slip beneath you. The best part about the rug pad is that it makes the rug easier to vacuum. Remember, inexpensive area rugs are a great solution to give your rooms a new look. Look for them the next time you are shopping or surfing the net and will be surprised at the amazing rugs you can buy for such cheap prices.
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Catharine Clark Gallery celebrates Art Market's sixth season with a curation of water-themed work. Inspired by W.H. Auden's poem on "The Tempest", "On the Sea and the Mirror" showcases several artists' work which reference reflections and water as landscape, self-portraiture, backdrop, protagonist, political statement, context for humor, formal device, art historical riff, and break from more apocalyptic topics. The work selected plays on the multiple meanings of the word reflection, and further comments on the nexus of water in history, present politics, and the future of the planet. Media work by Kevin Cooley highlights the Animas River crisis in Southwestern Colorado, and the haunting effects on the water supply for millions of people across the Western States. Sandow Birk's "Imaginary Monument 'Proposal for a Monument to the Free Sea'" lauds the historical documents responsible for current maritime law; and Masami Teraoka's watercolors and prints portray the visual beauty and sexual pleasure which water in various forms provides. Paintings by Scott Greene, Kara Maria and Julie Heffernan, photographs by Ellen Kooi, and ceramics by Wanxin Zhang will surprise visitors with the unexpected and powerful modes in which water frames our existence, is embedded in our cultural norms and expectations, and expands our sense of interconnectedness to the natural world. In addition, Booth 401 features several videos. Rob Carter's "Sun City" features the real and imagined transformation of the seaside town of Benidorm, Spain through stop-motion animation. Chris Doyle's videos "Surface Tension" and "Circular Lament" are iterations of work produced for The Lightening: A Project for Wave Hill's Aquatic Gardens, which was commissioned in 2015 for the 50th anniversary of the Bronx-based public garden and cultural center. The videos draw upon a profound environmental anxiety around water, while at the same time immersing the viewer in their visceral beauty. Looking at the surface of a body of water, viewers see two worlds in a single plane. Water is both a mirror to the sky, and a window into the depths of life below the surface. Doyle's projections evoke breathtaking views into both spheres.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art reopens on May 14, 2016, with a much-anticipated program of exhibitions and events. Nina Katchadourian's video, "Under Pressure" (2014), acquired last year by the museum, will exhibit in SFMOMA's inaugural re-opening program. Visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to view Katchadourian's video Under Pressure in the context of the artist's "Seat Assignment" project, (2010—ongoing) which includes photographs from the artist's widely renowned Lavatory Self-Portraits in the Flemish Style. Katchadourian literally uses her reflection in the mirror of an airplane lavatory to comment on how downtime, even in the confines of an airplane, can be transformed into creative production.


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A TECHNOLOGY company has completed the first part of a contract to help fight terrorism.
Kromek says it has sent an initial 10,000 personal radiation detectors to DARPA, an agency of the US Department of Defense.
The company, based in Sedgefield, County Durham, says the equipment helps identify acts of terrorism, such as a 'dirty bomb', by picking up the tiniest traces of radioactive materials.
Fulfilment of the delivery is another boost for Kromek, which earlier this week revealed a sextet of contracts worth in excess of £2.5m that will see it work with the US Defense Threat Reduction Agency on radiation detectors.
Those deals also include a £353,000 contract with the UK's Ministry of Defence to supply nuclear radiation detection products and orders from an Asian airport group for its bottle scanners.
Referring to its DARPA agreement, Dr Arnab Basu, chief executive, said: "We look forward to participating in the roll out of the programme in Washington DC and elsewhere to make the cities of the US detect and counter the threat of dirty bomb attacks from international and domestic terrorists."
Dr Basu previously told The Northern Echo Kromek's DARPA deal was the "tip of the iceberg."
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The purpose of this guide is to help you purchase the right wheelbarrow when you hit the market. There are already more than 30 types of wheelbarrows in the market and your ultimate choice depends on the application. Whether you want a simple design or a sophisticated version, you should know its effects on your budget and on the work you are about to do.
With many manufacturers at home and overseas providing a vast range of the products, it is advisable to know what you want. Wheelbarrows are available in different types, models, and prices. By reading top reviews and guides on the products, you could acquire more information about them.
While the design has remained almost the same over the years, it is possible to find new models in the market with contemporary variations. The following are some of the materials that manufacturers use to make wheelbarrows.
Steel is a strong material and wheelbarrows made of it can stand heavy tasks. They are also durable. Such machines are suitable for working in rough conditions with materials falling on the wheelbarrow. The metal is strong enough to withstand cracks and bends. You can make a steel wheelbarrow more durable by not exposing it to harsh weather elements that could make it rust or wear. When it loses its color, you could also repaint it.
A rusty wheelbarrow made of steel can function just perfectly while a plastic version cannot. However, despite its durability and strength, a steel wheelbarrow is heavy and requires more upper body strength.
If you need a wheelbarrow to perform just light work in your backyard, a plastic version could just be the best option. This type of wheelbarrow is lighter and even young children can push it. Plastic is cheaper and non-corrosive. However, let not price be the sole reason for buying a plastic wheelbarrow. For example, if you have to buy two plastic wheelbarrows within a short period, you could instead buy one metallic version that could last longer.
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These types of wheelbarrows are the most expensive, costing up to more than a thousand dollars. However, they allow you to carry loads with ease. In addition to the high price tag, the machine may be difficult to fix when it breaks down. All the same, with good maintenance, you can find a better option for pushing heavy loads using a motorized wheelbarrow.


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Too young to be sick, they say
At least you have your health, they say
Just exercise more, they say
Have you tried yoga? they say
A young body wracked with pain
A body that looks healthy to untrained eyes
A body rebelling against its owner
Every day spent in pain
Yet they tell me I'm not sick
Ignore my pain, my disease
Just think positively they say
Erasing my struggles, my disability
Just try harder, they say
But you don't look sick, they say
Your disease isn't real, they say
You're invalid, is what they mean
I don't believe you, is what they mean
Doctors deny help, deny relief
Citing addiction and reliance
They say it doesn't treat the cause
But why is my pain not worth treating?
Ableism courses through their veins
Ingrained deep within their minds
A virus that has poisoned the masses
Eating away at compassion and understanding
Ableism says you're not sick enough
Ableism says you just need to try harder
Ableism says better in pain than addicted
Ableism says better dead than disabled
Ableism is a many headed beast
It prowls in the shadows coming for us all
For the physically disabled, the mentally ill
The developmentally or intellectually disabled
Our worth is questioned, our very humanity
We are seen as burdens upon society
Wastes of space for not fulling our capitalistic duties
Less than human because we are different
Ableism comes for the mentally ill
Saying it's all in your head (yeah, thanks)
Judging all aberrations from the norm
Telling us we are lesser, we are burdens
We are told to medicate to oblivion
Erase all traces of mental difference
But don't take meds for they will change you
You don't really need them for an issue of the mind
Everyone feels sad sometimes, they say
Just exercise more, they say
You're just too sensitive, they say
Are you sure you're not just seeking attention?
Ableism comes for the developmentally disabled
The autistics and ADHDers and more
Excusing our murderers of their crimes
Saying it's understandable because we are such burdens
Act more normal, they say
Erase who you are to be like us, they say
Rip yourself apart, hurt yourself
To be normal like us, they say
Ableism prowls, waiting to attack
It lurks inside us all, deep within our minds
It hides in doctors and caregivers
Parents, friends, employers, all
Ableism is killing us
Allowing for the murder of our kind
Excusing our deaths as understandable
Letting our murderers go free
Ableism keeps us from living full lives
It keeps the world inaccessible
It keeps us from receiving needed treatment
It says our lives are not worth living
But we, the disabled, say no!
Our lives having meaning and joy
We are just as human as those who deny us
We deserve to have access to the world
Ableism will say no more
We say that our pain matters
We say that we are not burdens
We say that our lives matter
We say, we are trying as hard as we can
We say, we are the authorities on our own disabilities
We say, we will determine what is best for our lives
We say, we will fight back against ableism
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If you are going to look into what paper folding technique or origami is all about, you will most likely see that this is all about folding papers until you get to form a form of whatever you opted to form, which, could range from just about anything from animals, plants, insects, and whatever your imagination will lead you to. All of your question about how to make origami dragon will be answered when you follow the link.
In a way, this is a form of art that has to be mastered and one that needs to be practiced to be good at. However, just doing some origami is not going to cut it. One has to be specific and on point about being able to have this mastered right. For you to be able to assure that you are to master the art of paper folding, then the things that we have included below should give you a heads up and an assurance that you will learn origami accordingly.
Learning origami is all about precision and accuracy, reason why you will have to be on point about being able to crease the papers accordingly, if you are learning origami, it is very important that you will have to be specific about this regard because lame folds will lead you to nothing but problems with the end result. Remember that you could make use of a number of resources you could get your hands on and it is just important that you will have to make use of rulers if there is a need to. Get attached to us now and learn some lesson about the origami https://origami.me/box.
When you are to learn origami, it also is ideal that you need to be specific about being able to follow instructions on point. Even one mistake on folds is likely to lead you to a lame results, or one that just does not fit well along with the rest of the folds. Down the line, if you are to make wrong moves early, you will see that there are folds later on that just does not seem to fit well.
Remember that if you are looking forward to learn origami, it is very important that you will also have to be patient as well. Paper folding is not something that has to be done fast but rather, this has to be accurately followed in patience in order for you to ensure that the diagrams are being followed and is being followed right. Learn more about origami https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sisters-paper-water-origami-wells_us_55cca7cae4b064d5910a980c.
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Huge Two Day Antique Auction November 19 & 20 Auction starts Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. Preview Thursday & Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday 9:30 to 11 a.m. Over 1200 lots of quality items! Including the estate of Jeanne Millett of Inman, SC., James Blackwell of Shelby, NC., Joe Dunfee of Hendersonville, NC and many others. An amazing selection! Partial listing: 1947 Buick Woody Super (all original), Hundreds of canine, equestrian, hunting and sporting paintings, watercolors, lithographs and etchings. Hundreds of dog, horse & animal figurines by Dahl Jensen, Rosenthal, Herend, Royal Doulton, Beswick, Hutschenreuther and others, animal bronzes including Bermann, medals and books, Art glass including Tiffany, Baccarat, Durand, Loetz, Lalique, Moser, Victorian agata, Burmese, Lotton, Steuben including cut-to-clear goblet.150 pieces of Brilliant period cut glass signed Dorflinger, Unger Brothers, Hoare, Pairpoint, Webb, Tuthill, Fry, Bergen, Clark, Hunt, Libbey, Sinclaire, Hawkes and others. Fine oils, sterling silver servers, hollowware, Buccellati, Tiffany and more, silverplate including trophies, flatware, servers and more. inkwells and fountain pens, fine estate jewelry including diamonds, sapphires, emeralds & rubies, Art deco, railroad pocket-watches, Rolex wristwatches, pearls, Tiffany jewelry, sterling, Indian and more, Oriental items, ivory, snuff bottles & more, Persian rugs, Art deco Chinese Nichols rugs,, china services, Royal Doulton "Coaching Daysâ€, Old Paris, Limoges, Heisey with equestrian, clocks, Indian pottery, beadwork and baskets, art pottery, coins silver dollars and gold,, Art Deco, majolica, Hall "Jewel Tâ€carnival glass, toys,carnival glass vases, Royal Doulton character mugs,


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Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2017 - 2025
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/10/2017 -- Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market Overview
The small bottles made up of glass or plastic like polypropylene are known as vials. These are used with special capping to keep the liquid or powder in the vial safe from contamination. For crimped seals, high-quality aluminum vial caps are used due to its exceptional formability and strength, while for non-crimped seals, plastic vial caps are used which are made up of polypropylene, natural rubber or other such unique material. With the increased importance of isolation of the product, it is important to use more accurate method for capping or sealing the vial. Automation directly reduces the possibility of errors in any process and thus, vial cap sealing machines market is succeeding.
Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market Dynamics
Vial cap sealing machines market is dependent on parent markets like the pharmaceutical industry, beverage industry, and cosmetic industry. A vial cap sealing machine is specified by the diameter of the cap, the height of vial, vial diameter, and vial height. Vial cap sealing machine are made a bit flexible to adjust more than one size of the vial. The range of various adjustments is a driver in vial cap sealing machines market. In addition the efficiency in capping is also anticipated to be the major driver vial cap sealing machine market.
Higher the speed of machine while maintaining good accuracy, higher will be the productivity of the machine. Various safety features like "No vial no cap," halt in operation in the absence of cap, gradual pressure sealing system, safety clutch to stop the machine in case of jamming or overloading and many other features saves a lot for the company. Advancement in such safety features plays a key role in vial cap sealing machines market. There is always a scope for improvement in any technology, and better solutions for capping would acquire the market in future. This fact is a restraint to the vial cap sealing machines market. Further, some technological advancement for automation, speed, and accuracy of vial cap sealing machine can be an opportunity for the vial cap sealing machines market.
Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market Regional Overview
Due to government regulations and standards of pharmaceutical industries, rapid growth in global vial cap sealing machines market is expected. In 2015, North America ruled the market by accounting for more than one-third of world's vial packaging. Moreover, the global pharmaceutical industry is growing at a higher rate. North America and Asia-Pacific consumes around one-third of world's caps and closures each creating lucrative opportunities for the Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market. Western Europe also has significantly higher demand.
Global demand for Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market is further expected to increase at a steady rate. Developing countries have shown a rapid growth in recent years in Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market. With growing pharmaceutical industry, high population growth as well as awareness amongst manufacturers, vial cap sealing machines market is proved to be lucrative in Asia Pacific. Another reason for increasing competition by local producers in this region is the low cost of manufacturing. Europe and North America are leading in pharmaceutical supplies as well as in the production of pharmaceutical packaging machines.
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The cosmetic industry is increasing at a steady rate, particularly in US and European countries, rapid growth is experienced. Asia Pacific is estimated to have the maximum demand of packaging machinery in 2017 followed by Western Europe. Pharmaceutical and packaging industry in the Middle East and Africa is relatively stable and having the comparatively lower demand for Vial Cap Sealing Machines Market in the region.


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Whether you show horses, love to go out trail riding, or you've got your best mare on the farm, Blain's Farm & Fleet has everything you need for your equestrian lifestyle. Gear up for the Midwest Horse Fair, or any time of the year, with horse feed, blankets, grooming supplies, hoof care products and more. Stock your stables and tack room with quality horse equipment from brands you trust, like Weaver Leather and JT. From the stable to the showroom, you can trust Blain's Farm & Fleet to be your horse headquarters.
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From the stable to the showroom, Blain's Farm & Fleet has everything you need to give your horses the best care at a genuine value. You'll find all the horse care supplies you need, including horse tack, riding accessories, horse feed, horse grooming supplies and more.
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Being part of the financial industry is such an appealing job. There are a lot of enticing career available in the financial services industry. One of them is a career as a Financial Advisor. Financial Advisor is a professional who renders financial services to its clients. These professional provides advice regarding investment strategies, bonds, mutual funds, stocks and many more. They basically provide clients with advice about financial concerns and making suggestions on how clients can utilise their money and at the same time make their wealth grow.
If you are interested in becoming a financial advisor and helping people with their financial matters and assisting them reach their financial goals then the best way to do it is through financial advisor training. Becoming a financial advisor is a rewarding career. If you are hard working and open for more knowledge and development then you will surely achieve success in this career.
It takes a wide range of knowledge and skills in order for you to perform well in this field. Since you will be providing financial advices to your clients then it is a must that you are well knowledgeable in this sector so that the most ideal and suitable advice and assistance will be rendered. It is also recommended that you are good in terms of numbers; mathematics because you will be dealing with great deal of figures. At the same time you should also be the type of person who is always open for new learning considering that the financial services industry is a fast growing industry. These are few of the things you need to consider if you want to be part of the financial services industry.
First, you need to obtain a Bachelor's degree. This is the primary requirement needed before you enter the finance industry. If you opt for getting a professional certification and designation such as CFP or CFA then you must have a four year diploma in order for you to apply for licensing. You can have any major degrees but it is must appreciated if you have degrees in finance, accounting, economics and mathematics. That will certainly look good in your resume and that's what most financial firms are looking at.
It will also be a wise idea if you get to have an internship program under brokerage and banking institutions. Through this way you will be able to gather a lot of information about the kind of job and career a financial advisor have.
Now it's time to look for companies that offers financial advisor training program. There are a lot of large investments companies that offers such training which will help you gather a good experience and prepare you for the licensing exams but its not easy getting in since the competition will be pretty hard. It will be an edge if you will get such training from them. On the other hand, you can start with small companies because through this was a better one on one mentoring will be provided for you. What really matters is that you get the appropriate training needed in order to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills in providing financial services assistance.
In this industry you just have to show how much passionate you are in becoming a financial advisor then without a doubt finance industry is your road to success.


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Breaking Ground Highlights Waynesburg University Successes
Breaking Ground, a publication of the Master Builders' Association of Western Pennsylvania, features the work of VEBH and Volpatt Construction on the new and renovated buildings that have a part of Waynesburg University's growth.
The campus was recently listed as one of the top 25 "Most Beautiful Christian College & University Campuses in the World."
VEBH has worked with Waynesburg University for more than 25 years, designing ten new buildings for the campus along with numerous renovation projects. Our most recent design is for the multi-phase renovation of Stewart Hall, the primary science facility on campus.
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ham and Egg Wrap
This is a super easy breakfast alternative that you guys probably already know how to make but I just thought I would share it. :)
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
3 slices Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham, chopped
1 whole wheat tortilla
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Beat whole egg, egg whites and ham until well blended. Heat nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add egg mixture; cook 3 min. or until set, stirring occasionally.
Spoon egg mixture down center of tortilla; top with cheese. Fold in opposite sides of tortilla, then roll up burrito-style.
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Please take a look at the Family Folder for any upcoming important dates or events.
Pasta Night
It was nice to see so many students with their families at St. Leo's delicious Pasta Night fundraiser. Can we have another one? :)
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Voted 1st Place Best of Philly 2013
Out of 62 of the best tattoo studios in the region, we are honored to have been voted #1 "BEST Tattoo Studio" in Philadelphia on the PHL Hot List for the THIRD year in a row. Thank you to each and every one of our clients and fans for their ongoing support.
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Dir. Koji Shiraishi (2005)
Another indie found footage horror film that is giving me a reason to believe again. This is J-Horror at its finest, and it twists some of the conventions of that specific genre and slowly sets the fuse for a powerful slow burn. I was genuinely unnerved at various points in this movie, and had I seen it in a theater I might have walked out because of the tension. So very well done. Cannot thank Shudder for bringing it for streaming, as it is notoriously difficult to find outside of Japan.
The use of folklore and religious aspects in Asian culture, as in South Korea's The Wailing, is done quite effectively here as well. It's a mix of horror and a quasi-police procedural type of investigative narrative and character. What's also effective are all of the main and side characters. Usually, they are pop-ups and then missing. Not here – they are curious inclusions at first, disappear, and then play very interesting roles later in the story. Intricate plotting and effective use of atmosphere.


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Lidstrom still mum on future plans
The Detroit Red Wings have gathered for their annual team picture.
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Nicklas Lidstrom isn't sure, or won't say, if he will come back.
The four-time Stanley Cup champion and seven-time Norris Trophy winner said Tuesday he plans to decide by July 1 whether to return or retire. He believes his body can hold up for another season, but isn't sure if he'll be mentally motivated enough to play again.
Tomas Holmstrom insists he's not leaning toward calling it a career or coming back because he has taken a beating in front of the net for 15 seasons.
Lidstrom says the Red Wings need to make just a couple tweaks this offseason for them to bounce back from a first-round exit.


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Rugby's first quarterly journal.
The greatest stories, beautifully told.
Extracts from the fourth issue of RUGBY...
Danny Cipriani
When eventually Danny Cipriani stopped. When his life stopped going from game to game, team to team, trophy to trophy. When he was on his own, on the other side of the world, for the first time ever, danny cipriani was hit by depression. Questions that he'd never thought about before, or had time to ask, emerged to darken his days. Even for the gifted, life isn't always easy.
Danny Cipriani hasn't done many fashion shoots of late. "I'd like to," he admits, "but I'd just get too much grief." As he poses in the courtyard with his shirt off, an office worker strolls into the frame with a freshly lit cigarette. He takes one look at the Danny's ripped torso, glances down at his own less-than-ripped paunch, stubs out the cigarette and sheepishly does an about-turn.
Our photographer is a newcomer to rugby and is also taken by how good looking his subject is, "there's actually something about Brad Pitt in him," he says to his assistant, adding, "I think it's the lips." "Do you ever get that?" he asks Danny. "Erm, not really," responds the Gloucester fly-half, clearly a bit embarrassed by the compliment.
Kyle Sinckler
At 3pm, 10-year-old Kyle left school, strictly following his mum's set route home, always avoiding the people and places she knew weren't safe. It took ten minutes. If it took eleven, she was in the car. There was always one place she'd look first, the fish and chip shop.
To some, Kyle Sinckler will always be the angry kid from the other side of the tracks who turned up for rugby in a Man United top. Having this crop up time and again is annoying for any number of reasons, especially if you're Kyle. "I remember one of the first interviews I did was with the Daily Mail," he recalls. "And I was quite fresh at the time, I wasn't media trained and the guy was asking me all these questions but just kept coming back to the same thing, 'so where are you from, talk to me, what was it like? What was the estate like? Blah blah blah blah'. I was just kind of freaked out by it all, and I think the headline ended up being something like, 'Mum saved Sinckler from gang life'. I was just, 'for God's sake, it's not like that'. Okay I'm black, I'm from a rough area in south London, and I play rugby. It used to bother me when I was younger, because everyone had this idea that I was this angry black dude from London who could've been in a gang, but I've just got to be comfortable in myself and knowing who I am and that people around me know who I am too."
Steve Diamond
At 16, after his dad died, Steve Diamond stepped into his shoes as he was handed his job at the local printers. He was a cog in the wheel of a 2,000-strong workforce, pumping out millions of newspapers a day. Thanks to the union, it was paid well, too, £300 a week by the age of 18. A job for life.
Don't believe everything you read about Steve Diamond. Like the fact he was born in Chatham, Kent, which you would have read had you looked at his Wikipedia page a few weeks ago, and pops up elsewhere as a result. "Yeah, it's weird that, but no, I was born two miles from here, but I never bothered to change it," he says, "because it doesn't matter where I was born."
We're in his office overlooking the training pitches at Carrington Road, a corner of Manchester known for training grounds of the professional sports club. Bury FC are up the road, Manchester City are almost next door, Manchester United the other side of them.
Rory Underwood
When he first thought about retiring from rugby, England's record try scorer yearned for something with a little more action. He wanted a different life. One where he would be able to fly multi-million-pound supersonic jets at speeds of 1,500mph, 65,000ft high, and to fire missiles with precision from a range of 250km. Only if you're Rory Underwood do you think about retiring because you want to go faster.
When it comes to interviews, Rory Underwood is all too used to comparisons between players from his era and their modern-day counterparts. As part of the first generation of English rugby players to collectively make it into the mainstream, thanks to their exploits both on and off the pitch, Rory and his old teammates are also considered the last of the true amateurs – even if some of them did manage to get a few pay cheques in before hanging up their boots. "It's always, what do you think of England now?" he says, when we meet in the private members club of M in Victoria. "Are they better, fitter, stronger? Are the players too big? People always ask us the question, has it gone too far?"
He almost laughs, because he's been there himself, people thought his generation had 'gone too far'. "It's weird," he says. "I remember vividly in the early 90s, when we were going through our successful phase, one alickadoo coming up to me after a dinner and saying he felt like we were getting 'too professional'.
Grant fox
Just when Grant Fox had made the decision to end his career in rugby, a phone call in late 2011 from new All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen changed everything.
When the playing career of Grant Fox – the fly-half at the heart of the first Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks team of 1987, and through one of the side's most successful eras in the late-1980s and beyond – drew to a close, he had followed the path into coaching with Auckland. Often called upon to give his thoughts on television, particularly when All Blacks were involved, it was while fulfilling this role that he'd made the decision to step away from the game. Watching over the second Rugby World Cup win in 2011 seemed like the right time to make the choice to sever his working ties with the game. But no sooner had he made the decision – momentous given his whole life had been defined by what happened when he crossed the white line, he had a call from Steve Hansen, asking him to become a selector.
"I thought I was going to become a fan, sitting at home on the couch and going to the odd game," explains Grant, talking to us from his Auckland home. "I had a couple of stints commentating and by the end of 2011, I was done with that as well. The deeper time commitment in the game was now at an end. My first thought when Steve rang was, 'What a great honour that he's thought of me for this particular role he had in mind'."
Carol Isherwood
Depending on which side of the Channel you take your rugby history lessons, women's rugby was either first played in France in 1903 or in England in 1913. And no doubt somewhere in the annals of history, Scotland and Wales have a claim somewhere too. But when it really started to get going in the UK was more than eight decades later, sparked by a chance meeting between two students in a Lancashire hop field.
It was the universities that first gave women's rugby a foothold. In England, it started to gain traction in the 1960s, a trend that was spreading across Europe, to France, Netherlands and Spain, and across the Atlantic in Canada and United States. Needless to say, Australia and New Zealand were never find behind.
But the foundations of the first official union, the WRFU, that arrived with all the relevant paperwork in the 1980s, might have taken longer to come about had it not been for two students hop-picking between terms.
Leeds University undergraduate Carol Isherwood was always a big sports fan, and had always been the girl that wanted to play the boys' games at school, but the concept of actually being allowed to play rugby had never even crossed her mind. Until she met Christine Kendrick, a fellow student, only from Sheffield University who was also earning a few pounds picking hops to help fund the student life. Like Carol, Christine loved sport, and, in particular, rugby but not only as a fan, she was playing the game. Christine, who would later set up the Sale women's side, proved an inspiration.
Ian Williams
When Ian finally stepped onto the training field, Owen, only a few yards ahead, turned back to jokingly give him stick for being late. Before the words left his mouth, he saw his friend on one knee; then, a second later, collapsed onto the turf. He rushed to his side, but little did Owen know there was nothing he could do. Ian was gone.
On Tuesday 20th February 2018, about 9.30am, fellow Doncaster Knights props Ian Williams and Owen Evans were last out of the changing rooms. It was a forwards training session that morning, and they were heading for the back paddock, just beyond the main pitch. Ian had only made it a few metres onto the training field when Owen turned around. "Both me and him were last, and I'd turned back to jokingly say 'fucking hurry up, Ian' or something, because I was late as well. But as I looked at him to say something, he was on one knee, staring at nothing – something wasn't right. He then dropped on one hand and face-planted on the floor. I thought, 'shit, he's passed out' and ran straight to him."
There within seconds, he put Ian into the recovery position. At first, says Owen, the sight of the two props entangled on the floor as he moved his team-mate could have been mistaken for them wrestling, as props are wont to do, but it would only have been for a split second.
Richmond FC
In 1492, Henry VII held a month-long tournament with minstrels, stilt-walkers, jesters and rope dancers, with revelry spilling from palace to Richmond Green – all to the sound of splintered lances and men crashing to the floor as jousting took centre stage. Less than 400 years later, a football club named after the town started playing 'rugby' on the very same ground. It was then that things got interesting.
Edwin H. Ash wasn't a king, but, in 1861, he did start an army. He worked in the local military college and, when he came to the town for work, he brought with him a routine of playing 'football on public streets on Shrove Tuesday', and so he started up his own team, Richmond FC, naming it after his adopted home.
In Richmond Green he found the perfect pitch and, ignoring the rules barring anything but bowls and cricket to be played, put up some posts to get the ball rolling. The rules played were pretty loose and a jumble from assorted schools, but the growing presence of Old Rugbeians in the side did have an influence.
They officially became a club with all the t's crossed and i's dotted in the season 1863-64, and soon caused a stir attracting crowds of 400-500 people from the start. People were shocked by what they saw, especially in the rain, with one commentating (according to the author EJ Ereaut, who wrote Richmond Football Club 1861-1925), that players' 'white flannels from time to time took the most grotesque appearance'.
The chip van man at the Gnoll is trying to make things work. He's going to give it another season and see what happens. The £14 electricity bill isn't helping, margins are tight, but he'll persevere, for now. Besides, it's Neath v Pontypool today, so there should be a good crowd.
Sinkholes have been known to appear in Neath. There was one only last year, with the local paper reporting that residents were 'shocked' as a large part of the road disappeared. As you would be.
It wasn't the first sinkhole the town in south Wales has experienced either, there was one only the year before and – given the presence of apparently 20-odd mine shafts down below – it might not be the last either.
But it wasn't always left to long-forgotten old mines to make the earth move for the people of Neath, that was the job of the rugby club. With the stands full, the roars of the crowd, coupled with the traipsing of thousands of fans through the streets, rugby had always sent tremors through the town. Especially when giants of rugby were sent crashing to the ground at the Gnoll by the local heroes.
All Blacks, Springboks and Wallabies have all had their noses bloodied here, while countless knockout blows have been handed out to the biggest clubs in both Wales and England.
After Yugoslav and Serbian military and paramilitary forces swept through Kosovo, destroying more than 500 villages, the sky was filled with NATO air strikes, and millions of Kosovar Albanians were displaced. Among them was five-year-old Jerinë and her family.
Pristina isn't the prettiest of cities, but then it's had a tough life. Home to one million of Kosovo's 1.7million people, its mish-mash of architectural styles is symbolic of having to build a lot of homes for a lot of people, very quickly. Around 90 per cent of Kosovan homes were destroyed by the war, and with many leaving the countryside for the city, Pristina become a new home for many. It's still the case today, with cranes and scaffolding a permanent fixture of the cityscape.
If you'd been here 15 years ago, you'd have seen first-hand the destruction wrought by war, with roads and buildings scarred by the bombings.
In a country barely a decade old, Kosovo has been rebuilding on all fronts, homes, lives and community. Which is where rugby comes in. The sport has been a slow burner in Europe's youngest country, with the first team being set up by expats straight after the war in 2000, and only four teams emerging since. One is even more pioneering than the rest, Lynx Rugby Football Club, the country's first and only women's rugby club.
Jim Crick
With icicles hanging from his balaclava, hands still shivering from the Arctic-like cold of his 4am cycle to work, Jim Crick began unloading boxes from the truck with his foreman yelling 'schneller' (faster) at every momentary pause. Later that day, after three more shifts at different jobs, he'll get to do the one he really loves, coaching the national side.
In a valley between snowy mountains shrouded with mist and criss-crossed with some 260 kilometres of ski slopes, you'll find Innsbruck, the capital of the Alps. Synonymous with skiing, it's one of only three places to have twice hosted the Winter Olympics and it was also here that, infamously, 17 of the 54 competitors were injured in one of the most brutal downhill skiing races of all time at the 1936 World Championships. A population of roughly 120,000 is swollen every year beyond realms of comprehension, as millions are wooed by the region's beautiful, yet punishing, snowy-white curves. Putting that allure into numbers, last year it hosted no fewer than 3.2m overnight stays. By comparison, only Vienna can compete with the allure of Innsbruck when it comes to tourism in Austria.
It's not just turned the heads of skiers however, as some 500 or so years back, Emperor Maximillian, then fronting up a little organisation known as the Holy Roman Empire, made it his home, following in the footsteps of his Innsbruck-born father and predecessor as emperor, Frederick III.
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The Health Club and Spa at the Grand opened its doors for a very special evening.
More than 60 guests attended with many taking advantage of pre booking some taster treatments for £5 each.
The evening took the form of three practical demonstrations based on hair, beauty and makeup tips using members of the audience as our clients.
For all the demonstrations,the speciality products of Kerstin Florian, Jane Iredale and Redken were used on the night.
Also available to buy were some super gifts, not forgetting the men with personal VitaMan packs.


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Nevada dodged a bullet last week, which isn't easy when you're pointing the gun at your own head. The state Legislature quietly put down the Nevada Protection of Religious Freedom Act and backed away. The bill would have "[prohibited] state action from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion." If it sounds similar to the law that recently caused furor in Indiana, well, it is. Or was.
Bills AB 277 and SB 272 went to committee in mid-March, but Assemblyman Erven Nelson, one of the joint sponsors of the Assembly bill, said in an email April 3 that he had "decided not to process the bill this session." Fellow sponsors John Ellison and Joseph Hardy also aren't inclined to continue pursuit of the legislation, and Governor Brian Sandoval has dismissed the bills as "not necessary." "They saw the light, probably with the help of the casino industry and common sense," longtime Nevada political analyst Jon Ralston says. "The former is always here; the latter occasionally."
A number of states have been considering religious freedom bills, but Indiana's was the first to be signed into law. The Hoosier state became the focus of a national storm of indignation from those who claimed the legislation enables discrimination against gays and lesbians, as well as opens the door to other forms of inequity. Thousands of protesters assembled in Indianapolis (home to the recently concluded men's basketball Final Four), while celebs from Miley Cyrus to Larry King and the CEOs of such high-powered companies as Apple and Yelp denounced the bill. Meanwhile, tech company Salesforce canceled programs in Indiana, and consumer website Angie's List put expansion plans there on hold.
Governor Mike Pence initially defended the law, which he insisted was being "mischaracterized." However, as the controversy escalated, Pence returned the bill to Indiana's Legislature for "clarification."
Aware of Indiana's self-inflicted PR nightmare—and fearful of potential financial repercussions—states such as Arkansas, Georgia and Nevada chose to put the brakes on similar bills. But it's puzzling that Nevada lawmakers would even consider such legislation, given our state's dependence on visitor dollars, not to mention its desire to attract investment from the tech industry.
If the Silver State were to become the target of highly publicized protests similar to those in Indiana, it could be economically crippling. "We are a tourism state," says Michael DiMengo, CEO of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. "For people to be offended and openly discriminated against could very easily affect tourism and business."
Indeed, the disapproval of business and tourism leaders was crucial in convincing legislators to reconsider the proposed bills. "In Nevada, the businesses, tourism and gaming properties did not want this to move forward and were opposed to these bills when they became aware of them," says Tod Story, executive director of the Nevada ACLU. "When we talked to them, they said 'We'll review it,' and the answer that came back was a resounding, 'This is not necessary. We do not need this in Nevada.'"
Supporters of state religious freedom bills insist they're no different than the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, but that's not exactly true. "The federal RFRA restricts the application of the law to state action. In other words, 'people' can only sue the government for government action that burdens religious free exercise," says Rebecca Gill, assistant professor of political science at UNLV. "[The latest religious freedom bills] allow 'people' to sue pretty much anyone for substantially burdening the right to free exercise of religion."
Nevada already has laws that protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, but Gill explains, "unlike the 'fixed' version of the Indiana law," the legislation that was proposed in Carson City did not contain language specifically preventing such discrimination against the LGBT community.
For now, though, the issue is moot, and it doesn't figure to resurface anytime soon. It appears lawmakers—especially those in Republican-controlled Legislatures such as Nevada—have learned that, in 2015, a battle between business and religion is no minor quarrel. And, as the 2016 election season looms, it's doubtful that anyone wants a rematch.


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5 Tips For Creating Stand-Out Packaging
If you regularly ship your products to clients, you will benefit from creating specialized, branded packaging for your products. While stamping your logo on a package may be a good way to start, you can easily get more benefits from your packaging design if you take the time to utilize a creative, fresh approach. Below are a few tips that will help you create packages that will stand out from your competition while communicating with your clients.
Have a Clear, Concise Message to Communicate
When designing your shipping boxes, you should have a clear message you want to communicate with your customers. You should keep in mind that unlike packaging intended for the store, your goal should not be to simply catch the attention of your customer. After all, they have already purchased your product. Instead, you should concentrate on a retention message. While some companies concentrate solely on branding, you may want to shift your focus to the customer instead and give them a message that you appreciate them and care about them. Since 68% of customers leave a company because they feel the company does not care about them, creating an appreciation campaign is a good way to invest your packaging money.
Don't Be Afraid to Use Color
Color printing will make your packaging stand out and be memorable to your customers. You should keep in mind that dual-color printing is often not much more expensive than mono-color printing, so you can freely make use of a second "pop" color that will make your packaging stand out and tie it to your brand. However, tri-color and quad-color printing can be significantly more expensive than dual or mono printing. If you are going with a tri or quad color scheme, make sure it is worth the cost by creating a highly memorable design.
Get Creative With Your Placement
Most customers enjoy being surprised when they receive a package or open it. While they know what is in the package, you can still surprise them with your packaging design. For example, you may print on an unexpected surface, such as the bottom of a package or the inside of the lid. Alternatively, you can add colored packing material or a flier (one that makes your customer laugh or feel appreciated rather than an advertisement) to the inside of your box. Finally, you can be creative with the actual placement of your product within the box. While the box should protect your product and the product should be easy to use, your customers will appreciate a creative or elegant packaging placement.
Try a Few Different But Related Designs
Humans are natural collectors. If they know there is a series of items available, many customers will want to collect them all. You can use this to your advantage by creating a series of packaging concepts that are related but slightly different. Keep track of which box designs have already shipped to a certain client and be sure to mail them a new design each time they order a new product, to keep them thrilled at receiving something new.
Get Feedback From Your Clients
After doing a short run of your new packaging, take the time to see how your customers are reacting to it. Check to see if there are any unboxing videos of your product. If there are, notice whether the packaging gets noticed or if the focus is only on your product. If there aren't, consider sending out a brief electronic survey to see what your customers most want in packaging. Make sure you implement some of their suggestions so your clients feel valued.
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Honestly, who doesn't know how to dance to this song? This song is a sports anthem, disco classic, gay rights anthem and racial equality anthem all rolled into one. Not a lot of people would admit it, perhaps. This song however was the song we listened to on the school bus on the way to the YMCA
There's no denying it though. We ALL know how to do the YMCA dance.
[Note: Yes yes yes, I realize I have skipped a month of blogging -- so I am picking this up where I left off... Sort of.]
Runner up: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean. (1982)
This is a song that most people would probably admit they know how to dance to (and most of them would probably be lying). Now obviously, I am one of the few who knows how to moonwalk.
April 1 - your favorite song: Death Cab For Cutie - Grapevine Fires.
April 2 - your least favorite song: Fergie - Fergalicious.
April 3 - a song that makes you happy: Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams.
April 4 - a song that makes you sad: U2 - Walk On.
April 5 - a song that reminds you of someone: Hellogoodbye - Two Weeks in Hawaii.
April 6 - a song that reminds you of somewhere: Hot Hot Heat - YVR
April 7 - a song that reminds you of a certain event: Green Day - Holiday
April 8 - a song that you know all the words to: Third Eye Blind - Motorcycle Drive By.
May 9 - a song that you can dance to: Village People - YMCA.
May 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep:


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Many country houses with otherwise limited opening throw open their doors during bank holidays.
August Bank Holiday is a very good time to visit some of the more 'private' houses that open to the public.
This weekend we focused on using our HHA cards – visiting some lesser-known houses.
The itinerary dates from 2010.
0830 depart from Yorkshire
Burghley House
- 2hrs 15 to Burghley
- Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3JY
- 11am to 5pm, last admission 4.30pm
- From the North follow the A1 until 30 mins south of Grantham reach Stamford junction 'Carpenters Lodge'. Follow signs to Stamford.
- Nice shops and pub in the village. Plenty of grounds for picnicking – try to avoid visiting when the horse trials are on
- free with HHA cards
- http://www.burghley.co.uk/
- see my brief thoughts here
Elton Hall
- House open 2-5pm
- Garden Centre open 9am – 5pm
- 25 mins from Burghley House
- free with HHA cards
- www.eltonhall.com
Hotel (Sunday & Monday evening)
- Travelodge Cambridge Fourwentways, A11, Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AP
- total cost £18 (i.e. £9 per room per night!)
- dinner in Cambridge
- 1 hour from Elton Hall
0930 depart
Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton NN6 9LY
- 1 hour 15 from hotel
- gardens open 11am; house open 2-5pm (no guided tours)
- free with HHA cards
- http://www.kelmarsh.com/
- when we arrived there was an art open day with the upstairs rooms closed, but with a little sweet-talking were we able to have a quick peek in some of the rooms. We therefore arrived earlier than 2pm but were still able to see in the house. We had planned on just doing the gardens.
Cottesbrook Hall
- 2-5.30pm
- Northampton NN6 8PF
- 45 min guided tour only (max 18) allocated on a 'first come, first served basis, every 15 minutes. This itinerary needed us to get on the first 2pm tour (it's a 2pm start on bank holidays, 2.15pm on other open days)
- 20 mins from Kelmarsh
- Free with HHA cards
- http://www.cottesbrookehall.co.uk/
- Leave 3pm
Lamport Hall
- House 2-4pm non-guided tour & gardens 2-5pm (arrive 3.30pm – do house first)
- afternoon tea in Dining Room during opening hours
- 20 mins from Cottesbrook (Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD)
- located on the A508 between Northampton and Market Harborough
- www.lamporthall.co.uk
- leave 5pm; dinner in country pub on way back
- Morning in Cambridge, wandering around colleges
- Granchester Orchard for lunching & lounging in the deckchairs Keats and Byron-style (www.orchard-grantchester.com)
- Depart 2pm
Knebworth House
- Open 11am – 5pm
- 45 mins from Cambridge
- 4pm guided tour (we were the only ones on it)
- free with HHA cards
- http://www.knebworthhouse.com/
- Depart 5pm to Stevenage train station for the train to London


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Castle, among others. 'Brltain has the turn Britain into a 'new Jerusalem", but 1
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1. reporter Michael Cookerell examines ; Peregrine Worsthorne and Barbara his Labour government ol 1945 would 9.50pm.
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Time for a frigging update, geez.
Tripp and I are getting married. Funny and weird since I'm the person who has always said I wouldn't get married, I don't believe in marriage, marriage isn't necessary, and doesn't make sense. And yet here I am. Getting married at 23, well before most of my friends. How do I always wind up contradicting myself in the most serious of ways? I'm beyond my own comprehension.
I'm excited though. Tripp is the most wonderful man I have ever met. No one has ever brought so much happiness and peace into my life. I sound very new agey and hippieish but I'm not. Since I said that, though, I may end up buy Burks tomorrow. We are going to get married in Charleston. Try to keep it small, 50 people and under. The amount of wedding arrangements we managed to make in two weeks is amazing. We did not mess around. We've got a hotel, a reception location, a wedding dress, plane tickets, and we're registered. Shit. We don't really have a choice though, since we're getting married in two months. Most people booked all this stuff a year before the date. We're more low key, I guess.
Our mom's are all happy and excited. All four of them. My dad is just sort of my dad. He weirds me out when he gets serious, and I think that he thinks he should be serious now. So he is. And it's weird. But he'll get over it soon enough, I hope. My mom is aware of the fact that no one will be walking me down the aisle and that my dad and his wife and the baby are going to be present. And she just has to deal with it. So far she's been behaving.
Outside of wedding news, I've been on the job prowl. I'm definitely nearing the "frustrated beyond return" point at work. But then again, I have a raise looming on the horizon. It keeps me continuously looking for new jobs for a period, and then saying, "No, I will wait until I've enjoyed by raise a little bit." But I'm so impatient and indecisive, I never stick with one point of view for long. I applied for two jobs and was promptly informed that both were already filled. Apparently, there are some people out there who are watching the job postings a bit more urgently. This tells me that my time hasn't come yet. Maybe after the wedding.
Maria maria has finally moved into her new place. I haven't seen it yet. She's now officially a member of Willy B. University. Alas, so is my Virginia, whose apartment I have also yet to see. I must make a trip to visit them both. I'm a terrible friend sometimes. Though, I did see Maria maria this weekend. We wanted to drink outside so we decided to buy fountain sodas and a small battle of Cpt. Morgan's an drink in the moonlight at Thompkins Square park. Unfortunately, we did not plan wisely. We ordered two large sodas, and were promptly handed two small buckets with Pepsi in them. Our small bottle of rum, split between these two troughs didn't make a dent. I brilliantly decided to get another bottle and pour half into each of our drinks again.
We sat on the swings at Thompkins, drinking our buckets of alcoholic beverages, rehasing every past relationship we've ever had and watching a couple fornicate on the jungle gym several yards away from us. After an hour or two we each managed to finish our drinks, and when we stood up from the swings we were both quite surprised to find out that we were actually quite drunk. Funny how drinking an entire bottle of rum each can just sneak up on you that way. By the time I made it back to Jersey I felt not too drunk so bypassed the vitamin B. Bad idea, it was hangover city the next morning. A whole bottle of rum, even tempered by a gallon of soda, can really turn your head to soup. Though the night was an exceptionally fun one, and I'd do it again, only I'd order a small soda.
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'Tis the season! The holidays are quickly approaching, time to show off those holiday-perfect looks for all of those family gatherings! If you are like me, you are most likely going to wear an all black, white or grey ensemble with a few accessories to pop. So, I decided to let one of my "accessories" be my lips.
What I'm Wearing: MAC Cosmetics
Lipstick: Matte Viva Glam I (AB3)
Lip liner: Burgundy
What is awesome about this combination is that you can get two different red tones with this one lipstick. The lipstick color alone will give you a classic red lip, as seen in the photo above. Another option is to blend the lipstick and liner; once the color is applied, go over the lipstick with the liner for a deeper and darker red, as seen in the photo below. A long lasting color that is perfect for the holidays!