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Helpful A-Z dictionary of brand valuation terms and their definitions. Learn about Brand Value, Brand Equity, Enterprise Value and more.
For more information, see our Branding FAQs and Brand Valuation Methodology.
There are many definitions of brand, often narrow in scope. To allow us to consider all the touchpoints of the asset, Brand Finance defines a brand as:
A bundle of trademarks and associated IP which can be used to take advantage of the perceptions of all stakeholders to provide a variety of economic benefits to the entity.
This is our preferred definition because it appreciates the breadth of the effects a brand can bring, rather than just affecting the price premium of a product. Identifying each element:
- This is the accounting definition of a brand when conducting a monetary brand valuation.
- The effects brands have are not always directly aligned to the fact but instead to what people believe to be the case.
- Brands affect more than customers or consumers. Staff, financiers or external stakeholders are some of the most obvious examples that are also affected by the brand.
- Higher staff retention or lower recruitment costs are two benefits beyond simply a price or volume premium that a brand can provide.
- Brands apply to more than just companies. Not-for-profits, sports teams and locations are all examples of brands assisting other types of entities.
Brand Audits
A brand audit is a compliance assessment of the commercial and visual aspects of a brand and an interpretation of its impact on current and future financial performance.
A brand audit will help you to:
- Understand the condition of your brand portfolio
- Relate the visual and financial performance of your brand
- Improve your brand management control
- Demonstrate accountability for managing your brand
- Secure your brand's value
Brand Due Diligence
A brand due diligence exercise is a thorough investigation into the brand, the brand management, the market it operates in, any legal protections as well as the overall governance structure supporting the brand.
This may also be referred to as a 'brand audit' and is most often conducted either when acquiring a new brand, or periodically as an internal check on the state of brand management, brand value and brand governance.
Brand Equity
The term Brand Equity is widely used in the marketing and branding world to describe the relative stature of different brands and to facilitate dialogue around how a brand asset may be measured. As with the term brand, there are a number of alternative senses in which the word is commonly used.
Feldwick (1996) presents three separate common practice usages of the term Brand Equity:
- The total value of a brand as a separable asset when it is sold or included on a balance sheet (Brand value)
- A measure of the strength of consumers' attachment to a brand (Brand Strength)
- A description of the association and beliefs the consumer has about the brand (Brand Description)
Brand Finance uses the second definition in its literature. In particular, Brand Equity is used as an element of our Brand Strength Index and covers all stakeholders, not only consumers. It is used as a step in our brand valuation process.
Brand Licensing
Brand licensing is an activity commonly associated with allowing external third parties to use of a brand or trademark. Fee structures vary and may be fixed depending on specific circumstances.
Brand licensing can also be done internally with a central Brand Company that owns the IP. This can be done to improve management, governance and respect for the brand as a strategic resource.
Creating a system of central ownership and management for the purposes of managing and licensing brands and IP either internally or externally usually involves forethought and intelligent structuring of the model. The general steps for ensuring that this is done correctly are as follows:
- Establishing the role of licensing
- Develop the strategy for licensing growth
- Build out the model for investment and governance
- Determine the structure for licensing payments and royalty fees
Check out our whitepaper on Key considerations for building our a new licensing program for more information about licensing and how Brand Finance can assist.
Brand Name
Brand name is the element of a brand that could be registered as a "wordmark" and form part of the "bundle of trademarks" that constitute the legal protection for a brand.
Brand name is a term often used when seeking a brand valuation or brand portfolio management services.
Brand Rating
With reference to Brand Finance literature, the term "Brand Rating" is a summary opinion, similar to a credit rating, on a brand based on its strength as measured by Brand Finance's 'Brand Strength Index' (BSI).
Brand Rating Brand Strength Description AAA 80-100 Extremely Strong AA 65-80 Very Strong A 50-65 Strong BBB-B 35-50 Average CCC-C 20-35 Weak DDD-D 0-20 Failing
Brand Strength
Brand Strength is the efficacy of a brand's performance on intangible measures, relative to its competitors.
Conceptually, Brand Stength can be grouped into 3 broad categories of understanding:
- observing the Brand's current performance
- accessing the relevant beliefs, associations and attitudes of the consumers' mind
- estimating the Brand's future performance and profit streams
This concept may be gauged in both qualitative or quantitative ways and will differ from agency to agency.
Brand Strength Index (BSI)
Brand Finance quantifies the Brand Strength using a 'Brand Strength Index (BSI)' - which is a competitive benchmarking tool that identifies the strength of each brand in question.
This can be done as a stand alone exercise in a brand evaluation, or as part of the brand valuation methodology when placing a monetary value on the brand. The Brand Strength Index in this case forms part of the Royalty Relief methodology. For more information check out the methodology page here.
The Brand Strength Index is a framework that aims to consider the position of a potential licensee or acquirer of the brand. As such we split the Index into three sections:
- Brand Investment - to ensure brand building exercises are being conducted for future success of the brand.
- Brand Equity - to ensure the brand is currently perceieved well across a balanced scorecard of stakeholders.
- Brand Performance - to ensure the brand is delivering the economic benefits that one would hope.
Brands may score very highly on the Brand Strength Index while not necessarily being the largest brands by monetary value.
Brand Valuation methods
ISO 10668: Brand Valuation, identifies 3 approaches to brand valuation: the market approach, the cost approach and the income approach.
Market Approach
The market, or sales comparison approach, measures value in comparison with transactions, for similar brands. This approach requires a detailed evaluation of the comparability of the two brands, considering factors such as the markets in which they operate, relative brand strength, legal protection, and the economic outlook at the times of the transactions. Account has to be taken of the fact that the price negotiated in a transaction may reflect strategic values and synergies that are not available to the present owner.
Cost Approach
This approach measures the value of a brand based on the cost invested in building the brand, or its replacement or reproduction cost. It is based on the premise that a prudent investor would not pay more for a brand than the cost to replace or reproduce it.
Income Approach
The income approach values a brand as the present value of the future earnings that it is expected to generate over its remaining useful economic life. This is a commonly used approach to value businesses and other assets. Specific assumptions that require research and analysis include the brand's current cash flows, forecast growth, the risk associated with future earnings, the brand's useful economic life, and tax considerations. The ISO Standard lists the following income based methods of determining the cash flow attributable to a brand.
Direct methods (primarily using revenue)
- Royalty Relief method: Measures the value of the brand as the present value of notional future royalty payments, assuming that the brand is not owned but licensed. This method is widely used for financial reporting and tax valuations as it is aligned with the commercial practice of licensing brands.
- Price and volume premium methods: Estimate the value of a brand by reference to the price premium and/or volume premium that it generates. In situations where a brand yields both a profit and volume premium, both methods should be applied. Consideration should also be given to cost efficiencies resulting from the brand.
Indirect methods (primarily using profit)
- Income-split method: Values the brand as the present value of the portion of economic profit attributable to the brand. Behavioural research is used to determine the brand's contribution to economic profit.
- Multi-period excess earnings method: Values the brand as the present value of the future residual cash flow after deducting returns for all other assets required to operate the business.
- Incremental cash flow method: Identifies the cash flow generated by a brand in a business through comparison with a comparable business which does not own a brand.
Brand Finance uses the Royalty Relief method for its public rankings, however frequently uses other methods for clients to suit their specific need and situation.
Brand Value
Brand Value is the capital value of economic benefits brought to an entity through use of a brand. This is most commonly done as net present value of the estimated additional future cash flows generated by the Brand for the organisation.
The accepted standard on how to calculate brand value is ISO 10668:Brand Valuation, in which 3 broad approaches are accepted. The most commonly used of those is the Income approach, which has 6 accepted methodologies that use either future revenue or profit estimates to conduct the brand valuation.
For more information on Brand Valuation, have a read of our whitepaper on Value-Based Brand Management - Conducting Brand Valuations
For our rankings, like the Global 500, Brand Finance uses the Royalty Relief (also known as Relief from Royalty). For more information check out the methodology page here.
Brand Value is also used by some interchangeably with Brand Equity. Brand Finance considers the two terms to be separate.
Brand Value Added
Brand Value Added (BVA®) is Brand Finance's proprietary method of determining the proportion of the residual economic profit attributable to the brand. This analysis is based on a comprehensive appraisal of market research available within the business unit.
BrandBeta® is Brand Finance's proprietary method for adjusting a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) to arrive at a specific discount rate for each brand (based on its Brand Rating).
Companies with stronger brands are more resilient and less volatile than those with weaker brands.
Branded Business
Some people are of the view that 'brand' refers to the whole branded enterprise. We call this the Branded Business. This may not be a formal company but instead a cash generating unit operating under a single brand. A company with a large number of brands in its portfolio such as Unilever may have many branded businesses within its overall enterprise. Other companies operating only one brand the total enterprise value will be equivalent to the branded business value.
The brand value and any other intangible assets will then exist within the overall branded business value just as any tangible asset might. Intangible assets may not always appear on the balance sheet of the branded business.
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
A financial model in which the cost of capital for any stock or portfolio of stocks equals a risk-free rate plus a risk premium that is proportionate to the systematic risk of the stock or portfolio.
Brand Finance uses CAPM in the calculation of the discount rate used in our valuations.
Cash Flow
Cash that is generated over a period of time by an asset, group of assets, or business enterprise. It may be used in a general sense to encompass various levels of specifically defined cash flows. When the term is used, it should be supplemented by a qualifier (for example, "discretionary" or "operating") and a specific definition in the given valuation context.
Discounted cash flow (DCF)
A method of evaluating an asset value by estimating future cash flows and taking into consideration the time value of money and risk attributed to the future cash flows.
Effective Date
Also known as Valuation Date or Appraisal Date.
The specific point in time, as of which the valuator's opinion of value applies.
Enterprise value
The combined market value of the equity and debt of a business less cash and cash equivalents.
Enterprise value can be seen as the total value that a business would be worth if it was in a position of zero debt. In most instances it is a more appropriate measure of value than market capitalisation, because it does not take into account who owns the company, but simply by how it is run. The exception to this rule is the financial service sectors (whose business is lending and receiving money, so the calculation to add on debt does not work and leads to spurious figures).
Brand Finance use enterprise value as a benchmark for our brand valuations, since brand is one of the many assets that make up the business. If you add up all the assets in a business (both tangible, like buildings and machines, and intangible, like patents, airport landing slots, a trained-up workforce, and also Goodwill) this gives you the enterprise value. Brand value is one piece in this puzzle (a bigger or smaller piece in different industries).
Goodwill recognised in a business combination is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. The future economic benefit may result from synergy between the identifiable assets acquired or from assets that, individually, do not qualify for recognition in the financial statements.
Goodwill is an intangible asset and its value is the balancing figure between total consideration paid in a business combination and the total of all other identified assets.
Goodwill is generally treated as having an indefinite useful life so not amortised in company accounts but instead requires annual impairment reviews.
Prior to the introduction of IFRS 3: Business Combinations, Goodwill was used to refer to all Intangible assets.
Check out our whitepaper on Goodwill Hunting: How Not to Miss the Mark in Financial Accounting for more information about reporting goodwill and how Brand Finance can assist.
IAS 36 - Impairment of Assets
The objective of IAS 36 is to prescribe the procedures that an entity applies to ensure that its assets are carried at no more than their recoverable amount. An asset is carried at more than its recoverable amount if its carrying amount exceeds the amount to be recovered through use or sale of the asset. If this is the case, the asset is described as impaired and the Standard requires the entity to recognise an impairment loss. The Standard also specifies when an entity should reverse an impairment loss and prescribes disclosures.
IAS 36 applies to (among other assets):
Land, buildings, machinery and equipment, investment property carried at cost, Intangible Assets, goodwill, investments in subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, assets carried at revalued amounts under IAS 16 and IAS 38
IAS 36 does not apply to:
Inventories (IAS 2), assets arising from construction contracts (IAS 11), deferred tax assets (IAS 12), assets arising from employee benefits (IAS 19), financial assets (IAS 39), investment property carried at fair value (IAS 40), certain agricultural assets carried at fair value (IAS 41), insurance contract assets (IFRS 4), assets held for sale (IFRS 5).
IAS 38 - Intangible Assets
An intangible asset is an asset - A resource controlled by an entity as a result of past events from which future economic benefit is expected to flow - but with the additional features of being an identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance, where identifiable means it is separable from the entity or arises from contractual or legal rights.
The objective of IAS 38 is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets that are not dealt with specifically in another IAS. The Standard requires an enterprise to recognise an intangible asset if, and only if, certain criteria are met. The Standard also specifies how to measure the carrying amount of intangible assets and requires certain disclosures regarding intangible assets.
IAS 38 applies to all intangible assets other than:
- Financial assets
- Mineral rights and exploration and development costs incurred by mining and oil and gas companies
- Intangible assets arising from insurance contracts issued by insurance companies
- Intangible assets covered by another IAS, such as intangibles held for sale, deferred tax assets, lease assets, assets arising from employee benefits, and goodwill. Goodwill is covered by IFRS 3
Please note this is a summary of IAS 38, for more detailed information please contact Brand Finance, or visit www.iasb.org
IFRS 3 - Business Combinations
IFRS 3 outlines the accounting treatment following a business combination, which originally referred to bother mergers of equals as well as acquisitions, however since revisions in 2008, one entity must be deemed the acquirer.
Intangible asset treatment in IFRS 3
Prior to IFRS 3, intangible assets had been referred to simply as Goodwill. The need to identify all assets gave rise to five intangible asset classes with Goodwill now as a balancing figure. The five classes are as follows:
- Artistic-related intangible assets
- Marketing-related intangible assets
- Technology-based intangible assets
- Customer-related intangible assets
- Contract-based intangible assets
Brand value sits within the marketing-related intangible assets.
Areas not covered in IFRS 3
IFRS 3 does not apply to the formation of a joint venture, combinations of entities or businesses under common control. The IASB added to its agenda a separate agenda project on Common Control Transactions in December 2007. Also, IFRS 3 does not apply to the acquisition of an asset or a group of assets that do not constitute a business.
Intangible Asset
In accounting terms, an asset is defined as: a resource that is controlled by the entity as a result of past events from which economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity. The International Accounting Standards Board definition of an intangible asset requires it to be: an identifiable, non-monetary asset without physical substance, where the identifiability criteria is that the asset is separable from the organisation or arises from contractual or legal rights.
There are three types of intangible asset:
Leases; distribution agreements; employment contracts; covenants; financing arrangements; supply contracts; licenses; certifications; franchises.
Trained and assembled workforce; customer and distribution relationships.
Intellectual Property:
Trademarks; patents; copyrights; proprietary technology (e.g. formulas; recipes; specifications; formulations; training programs; marketing strategies; artistic techniques; customer lists; demographic studies; product test results; business knowledge - processes; lead times; cost and pricing data; trade secrets and know-how).
Internally generated intangible assets
Most intangible assets that appear on balance sheets have been acquired, however some internally generated intangible assets can be capitalised provided they can be reliably valued and the costs in creating them be distinguished from maintenance costs or general expenses. This means the most frequently seen are software and patents or other forms of technological IP.
This results in what is sometimes described as 'internally generated goodwill'. This is the difference between the fair market value of a business and the value of its identifiable balance sheet net assets. The treatment of this goodwill only changes if the company is acquired, converting the goodwill from internally-generated to acquired.
Acquired Intangible Assets
As specified in IFRS 3: Business Combinations, intangible assets of the three types above should be identified, valued and then grouped into the following classifications upon acquisition:
- Artistic-related intangible assets
- Marketing-related intangible assets
- Technology-based intangible assets
- Customer-related intangible assets
- Contract-based intangible assets
There is then a balancing figure which is referred to as Goodwill. Prior to 2008, all intangible assets were referred to as Goodwill.
ISO 10668 - Brand Valuation
The International Standard ISO 10668 specifies requirements for procedures and methods of monetary brand value measurement. ISO 10668 specifies a framework for brand valuation including objectives, bases of valuation, approaches to valuation, methods of valuation and sourcing of quality data and assumptions. It also specifies methods of reporting the results of such valuation.
Intangible assets are recognised as highly valued properties. Arguably the most valuable but least understood intangible assets are brands. The International Standard ISO 10668 provides a consistent, reliable approach to brand valuation including financial, behavioural and legal aspects.
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established, has the right to be represented on that committee.
ISO 10668 specifies 3 types of analysis must be done during a brand valuation:
- legal analysis of the trademarks and IP
- behavioural analysis of stakeholders perceptions and response to the brand
- financial analysis of the current and future earning potential of the brand
The standard also sets forth 3 objectives of the valuer
- Transparency: others must be able to understand how the valuation has been conducted.
- Consistency: if other valuers use the same method with the same source information, they should be able to replicate the results.
- Independency: those who create the brand or have vested interests in the outcome of a valuation should not conduct it.
Mid Year Discounting
Mid-Year Discounting - a convention used in the Discounted Future Earnings Method that reflects economic benefits being generated at midyear, approximating the effect of economic benefits being generated evenly throughout the year.
Net Present Value
The present value of an asset's Net Cash Flows (minus any initial investment).
Net present value is sometimes referred to as net present worth (NPW) and is considered a standard method used for capital budgeting, and more widely throughout economics.
Net present value is also a good technique for avoiding the distortions caused by historical accounting conventions.
The discounted cash flow is similar.
Present Value
Present Value is the value, as of a specified date, of future Economic Benefits and/or proceeds from sale, calculated using an appropriate Discount Rate.
Report Date
Report Date is the date conclusions are transmitted to the client.
Reputation decribes the perceptions of the brand, which gives it power and drives its value. It is based on both real and perceived performance of the products and sevices, and affects stakeholder perceptions and behaviour.
Under accounting rules, reputation does not satisfy the identifiability criteria of an asset since it is neither seperable nor does it arise from contractual or legal rights. As such Brand Finance considers reputation to be an important element contributing to brand value, but not to be an asset itself.
Royalty Relief
The 'Royalty Relief' (also known as Relief from Royalty) method is based on the notion that a brand holding company owns the brand and licenses it to an operating company. The notional price paid by the operating company to the brand company is expressed as a royalty rate. The Net Present Value (NPV) of all forecast royalties represents the value of the brand to the business.
The attraction of this method is that it is based on commercial practice in the real world. It involves estimating likely future sales, applying an appropriate royalty rate to them and then discounting estimated future, post-tax royalties, to arrive at a NPV.
Brand Finance uses the 'Royalty Relief' method for the following reasons:
- It is favored by tax authorities and the courts because it calculates brand values by reference to documented, third-party transactions.
- It follows the same principles as a discounted cash flow so can be readily understood by those with a business valuation background or other financial audiences.
- The input assumptions can be replicable and transparent, with the most contentious assumptions being the royalty rate applied and the useful economic life.
- It can be done based on publicly available financial information.
For more information on the steps involed in a Royalty Relief brand valuation, please see our methodology page.
Rule of Thumb
A 'Rule of Thumb' exists within the licensing industry which states that, on average, a licensee would expect to pay approximately 25%-40% of its expected pre-tax profits for access to the Intellectual Property (which could include brands) attached to the license itself.A 'Rule of Thumb' exists within the licensing industry which states that, on average, a licensee would expect to pay approximately 25%-40% of its expected pre-tax profits for access to the Intellectual Property (which could include brands) attached to the license itself.
Often refered to as the 'Rule of 25%' it is commonly referred to in transfer pricing studies and legal cases and is supported empirically (Robert Goldscheider, John Jarosz & Carla Mulhern, 'Use of the 25% Rule in Valuing IP', 37 Les Nouvelles 123-124 (December 2002)). The theory behind the Rule of 25% is that whilst both licensor and licensee should share in the profits resulting from the IP being licensed, it is usually the licensee that takes the majority of profits for its role in exploiting the property, bearing risk and providing a return on the other assets in its business.
It should be noted that following a US judgement in 2011, the Rule of Thumb cannot be used as the basis for patent damage in the US. Its use in valuations should always be corroborated with other analysis where possible.
Terminal Value
Terminal Value (also known as residual value or perpetuity value) - the value as of the end of the discrete projection period in a discounted future earnings method.
This is often a material part of a brand valuation because we deem a brand to have an indefinite useful life in most situations.
Useful Economic Life (UEL)
The period of time over which an asset may generate economic benefits.
All brand valuations featured on Brandirectory are conducted under the assumption that brands have an indefinite useful economic life.
Valuation Date
Also known as Effective Date or Appraisal Date
The specific point in time as of which the valuator's opinion of value applies.
Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Within Brand Finance literature, WACC refers to an average representing the expected return on all of a company's securities. Each source of capital, such as stocks, bonds, and other debt, is assigned a required rate of return, and then these required rates of return are weighted in proportion to the share each source of capital contributes to the company's capital structure.
Brand Finance have developed a proprietary method for adjusting WACC, called BrandBeta (βrandβeta®).


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Now 58 years old and weighing a trim 160 pounds, Muchow is an extreme runner and Ironman. He is currently running 850 miles across Texas, from El Paso to Texarkana, to raise awareness about and support for this incurable disease and to let others with type I diabetes know they are not alone.
The Index caught up to Muchow Friday morning as he left Mineral Wells headed east along U.S. Highway 180.
"When I was diagnosed in 1972, my doctors, they didn't have glucose meters back then and had no way of telling if my sugar level was high or low," said Muchow. "My doctor said don't exercise because that can drop your blood sugar."
He said he regrets taking that medical advice.
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While it might not be appropriate for everyone diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Muchow wants others to know they can manage their condition, improve their health and get support.
"For me it is about connecting with others with type I who are as scared as I was about exercising," he said. "I managed to do it and overcome some of the obstacles, or at least figure out how to deal with them. The real message is that you are not alone. There are buddies out there all over the place who can train with you, can run with you so that you don't feel scared of going low, or having to deal with troubles of high blood sugars, to exercise to keep your blood sugars level. It also has some risks. I want to let people know that just because it's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't do it."
When we stopped Muchow Friday morning just east the U.S. 180 canyon, he had logged 581 miles of his journey that began March 24 at San Jacinto Plaza in El Paso. He plans to reach Texarkana City Hall on April 19 -- one week from today. He mapped the longest distance across the Lone Star State.
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Working a gold mine in the 70s taught Alaska-born Renfrew things about banking he couldn't learn in school or behind a desk. The experience of making payroll and borrowing money during his stint as a miner helped Renfrew understand his customers' needs. He uses that experience and the relationships he's built from more than 35 years in Fairbanks serving as the Interior's regional manager.
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Here you can find replacement hardware for any missing or damaged parts on previously purchased traditional pop-up displays. We have stiffener magnet bars, extra wheels for hard shipping cases, and cool-white top-mounted LED lights ready to ship straight to you so you can keep your trade show displays looking great and properly functioning - without breaking the bank.
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How to: Rear Drum to Rear Disks Brakes Swap
Listing all the possible components that could or could not work with your specific chassis
would be quite extensive. This writeup is here to merely show the general procedure of
physically swapping your rear drum brakes for rear disk brakes. Before buying parts and
attempting the swap, please confirm that the rear disk brakes will work with your chassis.
The Pile of parts the day i got em
9.4" Rear disk brake swap from a GSR all torn apart
It is important to remove each component and clean everything up. Verify that all the boots
and seals are good in the calipers and brackets and that the wheel bearings are good.
Removing the old trailing arms
Unbolt the Ebrake support bracket. Loosen the ebrake adjusting nut enough so that you can
remove the ebrake cables from the equalizer bar.
Unbolt the ebrake cable from the chassis. There are two brackets bolted to the car on each
ebrake cable. just follow allong the cable until you find each of the two brackets. On
the passenger side it is beneficial to unbolt half of the gas tank plastic guard(the
large plastic tub) so that you can pull it down out of the way.
Now unbolt the rear brake hardline from the trailing arm softline. To avoid risking rounding
the fitting, take a wire brush and brush up the threads as clean as possible and then
thoroughly wash down the threads with wd-40.
The trailing arm is bolted in place at the camber arm, the LCA, two bolts into the frame, and the
toe arm.
you may want to support the trailing arm on a jack as you finish taking out all the bolts. you can
now take the trailing arms out
Both Haynes and Helms state the brake bleeding order for 96-00 civic as:
1. Right Rear
2. Left Front
3. Left Rear
4. Right Front
Congrats you have successfully swapped your rear drum brakes for 9.4" rear disk brakes. :-)
Rear Brake Upgrade
- Upgrading from: Rear drum to -----> 9.4" GSR rear disk brakes
- Parts you will need
- -Complete rear trailing arms off any honda/acura with stock rear disk brakes that you have verified to work with your chassis
- -New ebrake cables from a Honda/Acura with stock rear disk brakes that you have verifited to work with your chassis


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Sunday Evening Meeting
Whether you've never been in a church building before, or you're a Christian looking for a community to connect to, we'd love to invite you to our Sunday evening meetings.
Each meeting will start at 6pm and last for an hour. There will be a time of worshipping Jesus led by a band followed by a talk based on the Bible, and then some time to process and respond to what we've heard.
There'll be a chance to chat and get to know other people each week after the meeting.
We also meet at 10.30am every Sunday. For more information, please see our Sunday morning page.
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Domino's Pizza V.P. of Communications Delivers Keynote at 2013 Making It In Michigan Conference
Tim McIntyre, Vice President of Communications for Domino's Pizza, delivered the conference keynote address.
Since 1997, Tim McIntyre has been responsible for internal communications, public and media relations, event management, crisis communications, community involvement and charitable giving for the international brand. Tim joined Domino's in 1985.
He is Domino's chief spokesperson and has represented the company in major national and international media. Tim has been a speaker on communication and public relations topics throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Tim is co-author of the book Hire the American Dream: How to Build Your Minimum-Wage Workforce into a High-Performance, Customer-Focused Team, published in 2009.
In 2009, PR News named him "Crisis Manager of the Year" for his handling of an unauthorized employee video posted on YouTube. In 2010 he was named "Communicator of the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.
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As a person and as a rule, I try to always be honest. That includes being honest on my blogs and social media accounts too. I don't like lying because I hate being lied to. Adding to that, I don't like lying to other people.
When I see authors being exposed for buying deceitful book reviews, I get annoyed. More and more published and self-published authors are being "called out" and I find that to be sad, desperate and alarming. Especially when they know better.
When I was a new indie author, I used the service Fiverr because I thought it was a good idea. Let me tell you, it wasn't. Fiverr is littered with users who will post a glowing five star review of your book. The cost? $5.00. Some will tell you they'll read your book, but they don't. Others will bodly advertise that they'll leave a glowing review if you provide them a few details about your book. That right there is what stopped me years ago. When you know better, you do better.
I've seen well known authors and self-published authors being called out on Goodreads for paying "readers" to leave tons of four and five star reviews. How sad because most people can tell a legitimate review from a bogus one.
I understand that both published and self-published authors want a lot of good reviews, but you want to obtain those reviews the right way. How many times have I asked readers to leave reviews on my books rather than DM'ing me their thoughts? Several. Why? Because I understand the importance book reviews.
As bad as I want loads and loads of reviews (good or bad) left on my books, I can't force a reader to leave a review. I also can't see myself paying for hundreds of dishonest reviews either. Ten, five, even one dishonest review is one too many.
If you've thought about buying reviews, please don't do it. Your reputation is at stake. When you do things the right way, you feel much better about your work and accomplishments. Lying is never good because lies do have a way of catching up with you.
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Watch two short video clips by David Kent on ways to build your massage practice with Biofreeze.
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The BioFreeze Educational Brochure is free to massage practitioners and a great way to promote your practice. One Biofreeze sample pack is attached to each brochure. Biofreeze will print three lines of customized information (Name, address, phone) on the brochure and ship them to you free.
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There are so many reasons to love Sevilla! Our mission here at Mimo Sevilla is to share that love for our city in the most authentic way possible. That's why, for the next month, we'll be bringing you glimpses of Sevilla from the eyes of some of its coolest citizens.
This month, we'll be featuring Instagram takeovers by some of our favorite Sevillanos, tips on the best spots to eat, to just 'be', and a general celebration of this amazing city.
If that's not enough, you can win a taste of Sevilla yourself, by tagging any of your photos (past, present, and future) with #MySevilla and @mimosevilla. For each photo you tag on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, you will be entered to win 100€ to spend in our store.
Show us YOUR Sevilla…vacay shots, landscapes, #tapas…it all goes. Stay tuned for this week's takeover, coming soon.


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Office Word doesn't count words in text boxes, which is a bit of a pain when, like me, you need to know the total number of words in a document to invoice your client. That's why I was really happy to hear about colleagues' ways of dealing with this on the TCR-D list. Pilar Bayle suggested using Total Assistant, which even counts words in PDF files, Kenneth Kronenberg recommended CompleteWordCount and John Stroman shared his method:
If you are using a PC,[1] "Select all" and copy.[2] Open Accessories > Notepad and paste (your text boxes should appear as plain text in Notepad)[3] "Select all" and copy into empty Word document.[4] Use the Wordcount function.
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Loeber Motors Official Blog
What are the different Porsche Macan models?By Product Expert | Posted in Porsche Macan on Monday, May 21st, 2018 at 9:01 pm
2018 Porsche Macan models and trim levels
Offering plenty of space and power, it's no wonder that the 2018 Porsche Macan is the go-to high-end SUV for so many families throughout Cook County. Versatile and Luxurious, the Macan is one of our most popular Porsche models at Loeber Motors. Drivers that select this classy vehicle have plenty of options available to them thanks to its long list of models and trim levels. Learn more about the 2018 Porsche Macan models and trim levels below!
Macan Sport Edition
MSRP starting at $61,100
Max power: 252 hp
0-60 mph: 6.1 seconds
Top speed: 142 mph
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If you're interested in getting behind the wheel of any of the impressive Macan models, you've come to the right place. Here at Loeber Motors, we have a variety of new 2018 Porsche Macan models available for shoppers to choose from. Just take a moment to browse our inventory!
Drivers in and near Chicago can find their dream car waiting for them here at Loeber Motors. All it takes is giving us a call, visiting us in Lincolnwood, IL or contacting us online and we'll be happy to work with you to set up a test drive. That way, you can experience the powerful drive and performance of the Porsche Macan for yourself before deciding if it's right for you.
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- Arrival and welcome
- Walk through the vineyard and tour of the Bodega's main features.
- Tour of the Bodega: reception of the harvest, fermentation and barrel cellar.
- Discovery of 4 different Malbecs. Tasting of the famous French Côt, which accounts for 50% of the vines at Piedra Negra: Alta Coleccion Malbec, Reserve Malbec and Piedra Negra Gran Malbec.
- Private tour, available every day
- Estimated time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Stardust Junior Astronomy Club
Have you ever wanted to learn about this amazing universe that you live in?
Have you ever wanted to know where to find the constellations in the night sky?
Would you really like to see craters on the Moon or view the magnificent rings of Saturn
Or see the giant planet Jupiter through a telescope?
Then come along to the Stardust Junior Astronomy Club
Held at the Runaway Bay Library (For ages between 6 to 12 years old)
Bookings are essential please phone the Runaway Bay Library (07) 55817220 or email email@example.com
Presented by – Noeleen Lowndes (Southern Astronomical Society) (Lifetime Member)
~ Current Dates and Topics for Stardust from February to Sept 2019 ~
~ Happy New Year to all our Stardust kids ~
Thursday 7th February 2019
Topic – Our Amazing Solar System
There are so many incredible spacecraft exploring our Solar System
Come along to the library to hear all about them 🙂
Thursday 7th March 2019
Topic – How to find your way around the Night Sky
Noeleen will show you how to discover wonderful space objects
From your own backyard!
Thursday 4th April 2019
~ Starlight Party ~
Stardust Junior Astronomy Club celebrates 8th Birthday…WooHoo!!!
Please bring along some food to share in the shape of a Stars 🙂
Did you know that Stars are all different colours…I wonder why?
Lets find out at our Starlight Party
Thursday 2nd May 2019
No Stardust Club today, Noeleen will be away
Taking photos of the Arabian night skies 🙂
Thursday 6th June 2019
Topic – Black Holes
Black holes are the strangest objects in the Universe
Come along to the library to find out all about them!
Thursday 4th July 2019
Topic – Footsteps on the Moon
This month we celebrate 50 years since man first walked
On the surface of the Moon
Come along to the library to hear all about it 😉
Thursday 1st August 2019
Topic – WOW! A Helicopter on Mars?
How exciting the new Mars2020 mission will have a helicopter on board
How are they going to get it there…and what's it going to discover!
Thursday 5th September 2019
Topic –Space Travel
Lets go on a visit to space…Woohoo!!!
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Topic – Our Amazing Solar System
Our Earth belongs to a huge family of objects called the Solar System
Come along to the library to hear and learn all about it 🙂
Thursday 7th November 2019
Topic – Aliens…Wow…could they really be out there?
Lets explore were astronomers think life may be in the Universe
And have some fun making our own space aliens
Thursday 5th December 2019
"Star Wars Christmas Party"
Dress up as your favourite character from Star Wars for a fun space party!
Please bring along a plate of food to share
Prizes for best dress and lucky door prize too 🙂
Fraser Smith is a *Star* at the Stardust Junior Astronomy Club
It was a very exciting time late last month when the media contacted us for a story on the Super, Blue, Blood Moon to go into the newspapers. Chris Honnery a reporter from the Courier Mail contacted both Jenny and myself to do a story but he wanted to try and have a child with a telescope in the article.
In comes our star Fraser, who's one of the Stardust children from my astronomy club at the Runaway Library, Fraser's mum Bronwyn is one of our new members at SAS and she was very happy to give permission for her son to be in the article about this special lunar eclipse.
The whole process had to be done in just a couple of hours to meet the deadline for the paper, so Jenny quickly set up her telescope at her place and Julie supplied the SAS t-shirt (Yay!) with Bronwyn providing our budding junior astronomer 'Fraser'…so great team work everyone!
At our Stardust astronomy session at the library on the 1st February, Fraser proudly showed off his picture that was in the newspaper and told the other children all about it, so now you are a little star Fraser 🙂 Noeleen Lowndes
Photo1. Fraser in the Courier Mail on the 31st January 2018.
Photo 2. Fraser proudly showing off the newspaper at the Stardust club at the library.
Photo 3. Fraser and Noeleen with there newspaper articles with SAS being mentioned, the media did a wonderful job of advertising the event, it was just such a shame that it was cloudy.
Credit: Article written by Chris Honnery from the Courier Mail (Brisbane)
Next Event!
Stardust Junior Astronomy Club
Thursday 7th May 2020 Runaway Bay Library, Lae Drive, Runaway Bay
Have you ever wanted to learn about the amazing universe that you live in? Then come along to Runaway Bay Library's astronomy club for juniors (Aged between 6 to 12 years old) Thursday 7th May 2020 from 4pm - 5pm (It's our 9th Birthday Party) ~ Lets have an 'Out of this World' Space Party ~ Please bring along a plate of food to share and lets make a cosmic space rock to take home…Wow! Bookings are essential please phone the library on (07) 55817220 Coordinator: Noeleen Lowndes (SAS member)


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Congratulations to the Pocono Mountain East High School art department on receiving the majority of the awards at the Pocono Arts Council Juried Art Show in Stroudsburg.
The following East student artists received awards at the Art Show:
Also, participating in the show are Juliana Evans, Grade 12; Gabrielle Castro, Grade 12; Natasha Christener, Grade 11; Shelby Jurasits, Grade 10; Nicholas Mohamed, Grade 10; Viviana Ortiz, Grade 12; and Kayla Ranzer, Grade 11.
The Art show in Stroudsburg will be open and available to public viewing through February 28, 2019.
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Maggiano's Italian Restaurants Near Union Park
Bon Appétit! Visit Maggiano's Italian Restaurant Near Union Park
Sit back and dine the Italian way at Maggiano's Little Italy. From classic pastas to season-fresh salads, we combine the tastes of Nonna's Italian kitchen with the joy of family and friends. Find a local Maggiano's Italian restaurant near Union Park and make a reservation online or over the phone today!
Maggiano's Banquet Halls:
The Perfect Place For Your Event
Visit Maggiano's Little Italy for Italian food near Union Park that's always satisfying. Book a reservation online or visit your local restaurant for lunch for two, dinner with the whole office, or a quick bite at the bar with friends. No matter the time of day or the size of your dining party, you'll be treated like a special guest at Maggiano's. At our table, everyone is family!
From scrumptious antipasto dishes to made-in-house desserts, we know that simplicity is essential to Italian cooking. Our chefs use only the freshest seasonal ingredients to bring out the rich, natural flavors at the heart of our handcrafted recipes. With vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and classic Italian fare, Maggiano's has a plate for every palate. Order a Chef-prepared pasta entree, refreshing salad, hearty soup, or cheesy flatbread and prepare yourself for an Italian treat, with an American twist!
Eating Italian style is about more than simply eating. It's about catching up with family and friends, appreciating the flavors in every bite of food, and resting after a long day. It's always delicious, never rushed. At our restaurants, your next lunch or dinner can be memorable, but so can your next private event or special occasion. With elegantly decorated banquet halls and event spaces, and an attentive staff to match, Maggiano's is the perfect party venue near Union Park for any special occasion. Whether you're hosting an anniversary dinner, bridal brunch, or need a large space to celebrate a quinceanera or bar/bat mitzvah, let our Private Dining Managers make your next gathering easy, memorable, and above all—delicious!
Make a reservation online or call your local Maggiano's today and see why we aren't like other Italian restaurants near Union Park. Come experience something special at Maggiano's!
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Entry price: € 7.00
Reduced 5 € for children aged 6 to 12 years - free for children under 6 years
Always open
on certain Sundays is possible a guided tour. A reservation is required at the offices of Modenatur tel. +39 059 220022
Telephone: +39 059 225671
Ducal Palace military academy
The elegant façade has three windows placed side-by-side and crowned by balustrades with statues. The central and lateral parts are raised. The courtyard of honour with an elegant two-storey arcade is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. From here you access the monumental staircase of honour adorned with Roman statues, which leads to the numerous rooms of the Estense Residence. Special mention should be made of the Sala del Trono, Salottino d'Oro, Salone d'Onore and the Sala dello Stringa.
Today the palace is the headquarters of the Military Academy.
The History Museum of the Military Academy holds weapons and armatures, memorabilia, relics and military items (flags, uniforms, drums, etc.)
Fonte: redazione locale Modena


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BRUSSELS (AFP) – Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini confessed on Saturday to being "the man in the hat" caught on video with suicide bombers at Brussels airport last month, images that had sparked a massive manhunt.
Abrini made the admission on the day he was charged with terrorist murders over the November attacks in Paris which left 130 people dead, prosecutors said.
Terror suspect Osama Krayem, a Swedish national, received the same charges over his role in a suicide bombing at a Brussels metro station on March 22, which occurred an hour after the airport blasts. A total of 32 people died in the coordinated attacks.
The latest arrests strengthened the theory that the same cell carried out both France and Belgium's worst-ever terror outrages, claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group.
The pair were among six arrested in raids across Brussels on Friday. Two were later released but the two others were charged with complicity for allegedly helping Abrini and Krayem.
The judge leading the Belgian investigation into the Nov 13 Paris attacks charged Abrini "with participation in the activities of a terrorist group and terrorist murders," the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement.
The Belgian of Moroccan origin was the last known Paris suspect still at large. He had been spotted on CCTV cameras at a petrol station north of Paris two days before the attacks there. In the car with him, was fellow Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, who is now awaiting extradition from Belgium to France.
Prosecutors also confirmed Abrini's connection to the Brussels airport attack.
The 31-year-old "confessed his presence at the crime scene" when they confronted him with evidence, including footage of a mystery man in a hat and light-coloured jacket seen next to the two suicide attackers as they walked through the departure hall pushing trolleys loaded with bomb-filled bags.
"He is indeed the third man present at the Brussels national airport attacks," they said in a statement.
"He explained having thrown away his vest (jacket) in a garbage bin and having sold his hat afterward."
The airport images had triggered a furious manhunt for the so-called "man in the hat", who swiftly became one of Europe's most wanted men.
Police stepped up the search on Thursday when they released a video tracing the fugitive's escape route after the blasts and appealed for the public's help in identifying him.
The new footage showed the suspect fleeing the airport and making his way on foot back to central Brussels, appearing calm and composed, before surveillance cameras lose track of him.
The two airport bombers have been identified as Ibrahim El Bakraoui and Najim Laachraoui, believed to be the cell's bomb maker.
Ibrahim's brother Khalid blew himself up at Maalbeek metro station near the European Union's headquarters in Brussels.
Krayem, the son of Syrian exiles, has been identified as the man seen on closed circuit television with Khalid moments before the metro bombing, prosecutors said.
Krayem was also caught on camera buying the bags used to conceal the bombs set off at the airport, they added.
Swedish media said Krayem, 23, who grew up in the southern city of Malmo, and published photographs of him holding a Kalashnikov assault rifle in front of an ISIS flag said to have been taken in Syria.
In both the Paris and Brussels massacres, several of the suspects came from the largely-immigrant Molenbeek neighbourhood of Brussels, including Abdelhamid Abaaoud, said to have played a key role in Paris, and Abdeslam who was arrested on March 18.
Abdeslam is suspected of playing at least a logistical role in the Paris attacks but unlike his brother Brahim, who blew himself up, he escaped and fled back Brussels, eluding a vast police dragnet for four months.
He has since said that he too had intended to set off a suicide bomb during the Paris attacks but changed his mind at the last minute.
The Belgian authorities have faced intense criticism over the Brussels bombings as it emerged that many of the suspects were known to police for a long time.
Critics say the government has not done enough to prevent radicalisation of Muslim youth in areas such as Molenbeek, with Belgium proportionately the biggest source in the European Union of foreign fighters going to join ISIS in Syria.
A man arrested Friday and identified as 25-year-old Rwandan national Herve BM. He is "suspected of having offered assistance" to both Abrini and Krayem, prosecutors said in a statement.
He has been charged with participating in the activities of terrorist group and "complicity in terrorist murders," it said.
It added that 27-year-old Bilal EM received the same charge over suspicions he helped Abrini and Krayem.


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The Best Time to Transplant Strawberry Plants
Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) are a tasty summer fruit that can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, or in favorite desserts. Whether grown in a traditional garden or in raised beds, hardy cultivars are capable of producing abundant crops when planted with proper care. Three varieties of strawberry plants are popular with gardeners across the United States.
June-bearing Strawberries
June-bearing strawberry cultivars are the most popular among home and commercial growers because of the quantity and quality of the fruit. June-bearing plants produce a full crop the season after planting. Blooms and fruit appear from late May until the end of June.
Prior to planting, the garden soil requires attentive care in preparation for the second season of fruit-bearing. Gardeners may need to amend the soil to achieve a loamy condition. Organic matter, such as compost or animal manure, can help poor soil become loamy soil.
In addition, a 10-10-10 garden fertilizer broadcast in the spring of the planting year will boost yields the second season. David T. Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, recommends having the soil tested for pH levels in conjunction with fertilizing. A soil pH level of 5.8 to 6.2 is optimal for strawberry plant growth and fruit production.
Once the soil is prepared, transplant June-bearing strawberry plants in the spring after hard frosts are over and the ground is dry. Plants do not tolerate wet conditions or the occurrences of repeated freezing and thawing.
Day-neutral Strawberries
Day-neutral strawberry plants produce a steady crop of fruit over the entire growing season. Although harvesting extends beyond June, total yield may fall short of fruit quantities produced by June-bearing plants. Day-neutral cultivars should be planted yearly as annuals.
As with June-bearing cultivars, Day-neutral strawberry plants should be transplanted in early spring once the ground can be worked and the soil has dried from winter thawing. If purchasing, buy stock from a reputable local grower and plant in your garden immediately.
Follow soil preparation guidelines for June-bearing varieties, as soil requirements are similar. The University of Maine Extension also recommends choosing a garden plot offering six to 10 hours of sunlight per day. All strawberry plant varieties produce well when afforded enough full sun.
Everbearing Strawberries
Everbearing strawberry types differ from June-bearing and day-neutral plants because they produce small crops only in late spring and early fall. Everbearing is the oldest variety of strawberry plant and its popularity is waning. Many growers believe the June-bearing and day-neutral cultivars have superior-tasting fruit.
Consistent with June-bearing and day-neutral plants, everbearing strawberry plants require the same type of soil and plot location. Early spring, with drying soil conditions, is the optimal time for transplanting Everbearing strawberry plants.
Regional Considerations
Strawberry cultivars are available that are hardy in U. S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 to 11. As Floridata puts it, cultivars have been adapted for "all climatic zones where plants will grow."
Among the many varieties to choose from, a sampling of recommended types might begin, for areas with cold winter temperatures, with Junebearing "Northeaster" (Fragaria x ananassa "Northeaster," which is hardy in USDA zones 4-8) and "Sable" (Fragaria x ananassa "Sable," hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8). For Midwesterners, Ohio State University suggests day-neutral "Tribute" (Fragaria x ananassa "Tribute") and Junebearing "Earliglow" (Fragaria x ananassa "Earliglow"), both hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, among others. Gardeners in the South will find success with "Cardinal" (Fragaria x ananassa "Cardinal"), hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, while West Coast growers should consider "Sequoia" (Fragaria x ananassa "Sequoia"), a Junebearing variety hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Purchasing stock from local growers ensures the plant selection offered is pre-screened and adaptable to your hardiness zone. With careful selection and proper care, gardeners in most states can enjoy juicy strawberries from their summer gardens.
Related Articles
- University of Minnesota Extension: Strawberries for the Home Garden
- University of Maine: Growing Strawberries
- Ohio State University: Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden
- The Old Farmer's Almanac: Strawberries
- Floridata: Fragaria X ananassa
- Indiana Berry & Plant Co.: Strawberry Varieties
- University of California: Growing Berries in Your Backyard


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Event: SLA Career Night at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, April 19
Deadline: RSVP by 11 PM, PDT on Tuesday, April 16 for online streaming of panelist discussion
The Special Library Association (UW & PNW chapters) would like to invite you to to the annual SLA Career Night on Friday, April 19, 6-9 PM (PDT) at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. It's a great opportunity to learn about special libraries, network, and meet professionals working in the field! The event also includes heavy appetizers and refreshments. Continue reading


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We are on a roll!
This invention, Wireless Network Assisted GPS System, is part of our series of inventions native to Newark, New Jersey. We are also counting it toward our new emphasis on women inventors with Sirin Tekinay on the team.
New patent essay added
There's a new patent essay now available, on a System and Method for Previewing Calls in Communications Systems. This is another invention to come out of Newark, NJ and is also part of a new theme we want to call attention to: women inventors. One of the patent inventors was Dr. Sukeshini A. Grandhi, from when she …
Newark, NJ patent added
A new patent essay is now available in the archive: Fluidized Bed Systems and Methods Including Micro-Jet Flow. This patent came out of research done at NJIT, in collaboration with German chemical engineering company, Evonik Carbon Black GmbH. This is part of our effort to highlight innovation in Newark, NJ!


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Dr. Dan Busch DC, CCEP
Dr. Dan Busch has been practicing Chiropractic care in his Venice Florida office since 2001. His practice also includes nutritional counseling and massage therapy. Dr. Dan, as he is known to all his patients, is from Michigan. While living there, he attended St. Mary's College. He attended Grad School at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where he received his Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree.
Dr. Dan is one of only a handful of Certified Chiropractic Extremity Adjustors in the State of Florida. He is also certified in the treatment of injuries, rehabilitation of extremities, disc conditions and is Certified in Rating Permanent Impairment Injuries.
Dr. Busch is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, as well as the American Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Erene M. Romanski, DC
Dr. Erene Romanski, or "Dr. E" as she is known by her patients, has been in active practice for the past 25 years. Dr. Erene has incorporated a philosphy of natural health in both her practice and in her personal life. Among some of her specialties are Cervical Toggle Recoil Technique, Nutritional Consulation and Testing, as well as full spine hands on adjusting and low force specific care for the correction of spinal misalignment. Dr. Erene is from Michigan and did her undergraduate work at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, S.C. where she graduated as class Valedictorian.
Dr. Erene has been very successful in her career as well as an active participant in the Venice, Fl. community. While raising her five children, Dr. E has found time to volunteer for school activities and functions as well as being involved in scouting (both boys and girl) She was charter president of the Women's Sertoma Club and even enjoys running a 5K race every now and then. Dr. Erene has been speaking about Chiropractic and health issues for the past 30 years as well as addressing thousands of enthused listeners in the Venice area and on the radio. Dr. Erene's philosophy that the body has its own inborn ability to heal is the cornerstone of her practice. She incorporates her love of hands on care and recommendations on healthy living, including exercise and nutrition to help patients get back to a more healthy, rich and fulfilling lifestyle.
Dr. Mark Carrano, DC
Mark Carrano, DC uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of his patients. With over ten years of clinical experience, Dr. Mark combines the very best hands-on-technique with the highest quality nutritional supplements to treat numerous musculoskeletal disorders. He has extensive experience treating patients who were involved in motor vehicle, work related accidents, sports injuries and those looking to maintain the highest level of health.
He also utilizes his knowledge about natural healing, proper exercise and nutrition with his patients. Dr. Carrano has recently moved to Florida. He is excited to join us here at TPC and looks forward to meeting you and helping you with your health needs.
Dr. Darren Edmonds, DC
Dr. Edmonds undergraduate studies were completed through Excelsior College, New York where he received his bachelor of science in 1996. Dr. Edmonds received his graduate and postgraduate degrees at life University school of chiropractic in a Marietta, Georgia in 1999. He was a student/assistant doctor at Wood Family Chiropractic while completing his studies at life University.
Dr. Edmonds began practicing in Sarasota, Florida in June of 2000. Dr. Edmonds maintained a Sarasota, as well as a Bradenton, practice for 16 years where he was able to realize that he excels in the field of extremity adjusting. Extremity adjusting helps with the correction of complaints stemming from TMJ pain to plantar fasciitis. Dr. Edmonds is also certified as a laser technician and has been practicing laser therapy for more than seven years.
Massage Therapists
Nicole Coviello, LMT, NCBTMB
Nationally Certificate Licensed Massage Therapist, trained at Sarasota School of Massage. She specializes in therapeutic techniques that incorporate a variety of modalities in to sessions.
Each session is customized to meet the varying and individual needs of each client in a caring and compassionate manner. Her massages includes Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Aromatherapy, and Light Stretching. Raindrop Technique is also available.
Maya Hime, LMT
Maya Hime is a licensed massage therapist and athletic trainer. She graduated from The George Washington University in Washington DC in 2005 with her Bachelors in Exercise Science and when she moved to Florida in 2011, she went back to school for her massage license. In the past, Maya was lucky enough to travel to places like Israel, Australia and Rome to help provide medical coverage for injured athletes. Locally, she was part of the Walt Disney World marathons where she performed massages for the runners after the race.
Maya's passion is in rehabilitation. She loves working one-on-one with her clients to help get them back to doing what they love. Maya also enjoys the relaxation environment that massages offer. The types of massages Maya does include; Swedish, Deep Tissue and Prenatal.
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Jason Reinhart, PTA
Jason Reinhart, PTA, attended the University of Toledo in Ohio to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree
in 1998. He has worked closely with orthopedic surgeons for ten years before earning his Physical
Therapy Assistant license at the Professional Skills Institute in 2014.
Jason relocated to Venice in 2017 and is certified in High Velocity and Low Amplitude Techniques to treat the spine and upper/lower extremities. He specializes in pain management and orthopedics using various manual techniques including: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations, Performance Kinesiology Taping, and Myofascial Release/Decompression.


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Olivier Leflaive have been following this vineyard, with its conscientious grower, buying his grapes for 5 years. The well placed 1st Growth is on slopes just north of the village, near the road leading to Chassagne-Montrachet. Coming from 35 year-old, cordon-pruned vines (to restrict the yields), the plot gave less than 7 barrels in 2018. Bright purple, with dense, rich black fruits, it is a splendid mouthful. There is ripe fruit with rich body, juicy middle-palate and intensely fresh, harmonious finish (for drinking 2021-2027+).
Please note, this en primeur wine cannot be purchased online. Please call 020 7584 7927 or email to enquire further.
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Gulp! First Visit to a New Audiologist
Today, I met with a new audiologist for the first time. Well, she's not a new audiologist…she's been practicing for a while. But she was new to me, and as I took the ferry to Vancouver from Victoria, I was nervous because there was a lot riding on this visit. "Breaking in" a new hearing…Read More
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I have a confession to make. After a lifetime of hearing loss and two years of head noise I still get stressed about it. To be honest, it's mostly about the tinnitus and hyperacusis. I look back to the days before head noise, when I was "just" severely hard of hearing and think, "Wow, life…Read More


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If you haven't guessed, we've been shocked into silence. If our 10 months is China vaciliated between being exhilarating and exhausting, our first 12 days at home have encompassed the spectrum from fantasy to nightmare. Our last post announced the death of our good friend and neighbor. Since his accident last week we have been busy dealing with our grief and providing whatever support we can to his wife and small daughter.
One of the things that has surprised us is how much our relationship with Dave and his family played into our ideas of homecoming. We were in fairly regular contact with Dave and Lexi – discussing which preschool to send out children to (so as to be able to carpool), planning outdoor adventures, and receiving intermittent emails in which Dave shared funny Montpelier moments. While we are grateful for Lexi and her daughter, we will miss Dave's energy, enthusiasm and many talents. He was, for all practical purposes, the neighborhood super.
Only in the last day or two have had my head together enough to think about China and all the friends we are missing. I find the distance painful. The kids are already speaking less Chinese every day, a fact I experience as a loss and I think the kids feel that way too. I encourage them to play with one another in Chinese and I participate when I can (frequently feigning comprehension – a skill I perfected over the last 10 months). I think it will help once we hang up some of the art we brought back and try to recreate some of the food we used to eat.
One thing that I know with certainty is that there is really nothing in our lives here that was like our lives there. I am overjoyed to be home while I am sorry to be gone from Guangzhou (and vice versa).


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News // 10 May 2019
Helping Air Travellers reduce their Carbon Footprint
According to the BBC, when airlines do offer such a scheme, generally fewer than one per cent of flyers are choosing to spend more.
Now the Chairman of ClimateCare has said it is essential that either the airline or the customer takes responsibility for the emissions from their flights.
Said Edward Hanrahan, ClimateCare's Chairman: "We know that many airlines are looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of their flights – so what can they do in the interim to help their passengers reduce their personal travel carbon footprint?
"If flying, it is essential that either the airline or the customer takes responsibility for the emissions from these flights. Some airlines such as Virgin Atlantic and Air New Zealand provide their passengers with easy to use carbon offset calculators. For maximum effectiveness, these should be well signed and effectively promoted to passengers.
"It should also be made as simple as possible for passengers to offset, for example within the booking path and when checking-in online. Finally, airlines need to ensure they are working with a reputable partner with a strong delivery track record."
Carbon offsetting allows passengers to pay extra to help compensate for the carbon emissions produced from their flight.
The money is then invested in environmental projects – like planting trees or installing solar panels – which reduce the carbon dioxide in the air by the same amount.
Passengers can pay the additional charge when they buy their ticket from participating airlines, but independent offsetting companies also exist.
The price varies between airlines, but a return flight from London and Cape Town, South Africa would cost roughly £20 to offset, according to ClimateCare.
ClimateCare is a profit with purpose business which works with forward-thinking organisations to help turn their climate responsibilities into positive outcomes. Since 1997, ClimateCare says that it and its partners have cut over 33 million tonnes of CO₂ and improved quality of life for more than 34 million people around the world. ClimateCare develops cost-efficient, high impact, Climate+Care programmes to tackle poverty, improve health, and protect the environment
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As technology continues to evolve and influence societal trends, cities are exploring what it means to be a "smart city." The core of this initiative is the desire to deploy and utilize advances in communication and information technologies to better understand and address challenges that face cities.
Improvements in these technologies are especially valuable to public transportation agencies, which are frequently charged with optimizing a complex system with competing needs, including customer mobility, congestion reduction, asset management, customer safety, fleet management and system prioritization. Adding to that complexity is the recent introduction of on-demand, privately operated mobility services and the rapid push toward an automated vehicle future. While both private and public leadership have declared that the future is shared, automated and electric, it will take a true "smart transportation agency" to realize this vision.
Connected/Automated TechIn 2016, over 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. Connected and automated vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce that figure, as our transportation network begins to operate more as a connected system of constantly communicating vehicles, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Related: Automated and Connected Vehicle Tech Offers Promise for Transit Agencies
In 2015, New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) piloted crash-avoidance technologies that alerted drivers to hard braking, hard accelerating, hard turning, and abrupt lane changes by other vehicles. This data was collected to enable the TLC to determine if the crash-avoidance technologies helped reduce crashes across different types of taxi services. The preliminary results showed that for vehicles participating in the pilot, crashes decreased by almost 24%, compared to the industry-wide decrease of 1.38% during the same quarter.
Electric VehiclesPlanners, private mobility providers, state agencies, and transportation operators have made varying levels of commitment to an electric vehicle future. Fleet electrification brings upfront costs, such as the capital costs of purchasing fleet vehicles, and infrastructure investments, such as overnight charging facilities. But the long-term benefits of an electrified fleet on fuel consumption and emissions are clear. Making such infrastructure investments offers an opportunity to build or enhance a transportation agency's communications network. That in turn will help to optimize the benefits of electric vehicles while also providing future capacity to support connected and automated vehicles.
Specific to the electric vehicle ecosystem, for example, a robust communication network will enable electric vehicles to pull energy from the grid during off-peak loading, and will enable drivers to locate charging stations that are supported by renewable energy instead of conventional power plants. Strong communication networks can also enable more data-driven service planning and system optimization, leveraging more connectivity with vehicles.
Related: Proterra bus sets world record , drives 1K-plus miles on single charge
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For example, in January of 2016, Sao Paulo proposed creating a credit system for vehicle miles traveled. Private providers could purchase credits for a month of service and were charged a fee if the credits were exceeded. Credits were cheaper in underserved neighborhoods to make them more appealing to private providers. Hence, the ability to track and communicate vehicle miles traveled opens up an array of opportunities around pricing and incentives that could lead to more shared and equitable service.
Related: Electric and driverless vehicles won't cut it without shared mobility, report says
The mobility environment is rapidly changing and agencies will need to leverage communications technology to understand impacts of these changes, create informed policy, and adapt. The examples cited here offer a glimpse into the possible technology-enabled leadership roles that transportation agencies could take to achieve a shared, autonomous, electric future. As we move to a future of technology-enabled mobility, it's important for transit agencies to think beyond the bus and the train, and about the technology solutions that will help them identify energy and sizing efficiencies, and make mobility shared and accessible. Communications technology will play a central role.
Katharina McLaughlin and Rachel Zack are associate consultants with WSP USA.
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More than 30 years of design experience are incorporated in the latest generation of folding tents. Pro‑Tent 3000 is now even more stable and well-designed. A folding tent for professional use – even under the most difficult conditions. Extremely robust and 100% weather-resistant – with all the benefits of the classic Pro‑Tent folding design.
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