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Comfort and convenience of modern apartment depends on the lighting. In addition to natural lighting, a great role in this belongs to artificial lighting. Correct lighting is not only coziness and comfort, it is the appropriate atmosphere in your home, the optimal conditions for work and rest, a good mood. To create artificial lighting apply lamps of various types and different functional purposes. With the help of lamps you can give the interior of the room a peculiar style and appearance.
Among the large range of light sources presented in the modern lighting market, ceiling lamps in the bathroom are very popular, in comparison with wall or point models. But all because, even recently, a couple of decades ago, we were accustomed to see a small chandelier, one lamp located on the ceiling, to maintain a comfortable lighting of such a small room. But even though everything changes, and times, and fashion and preferences, but the urgency to buy exactly such fixtures in the bathroom remains unchanged, that's just the choice increases, and the concept of the category of these models expands.
Ceiling luminaires for the bathroom, by type are divided into the following categories: "points", sconces on the ceiling and chandeliers. These are the main three categories. If we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using each of them in particular, it is necessary to take into account both the dimensions, the layout of the room, and the type of ceiling, as well as the necessary level of illumination. In addition, it is important to understand that with increasing humidity, the occurrence of steam or temperature changes, all this "rises" purposefully to the ceiling, and therefore affects exactly those bathroom fixtures that are installed there. Therefore, it is necessary to select models that are specialized, moisture resistant, resistant to external influences, made of special materials, with a special coating, from the bathroom series. As for the most affordable model range, point light sources can be placed on a false ceiling, while decorating it, as well as in niches, for decorative illumination, near mirrors, shelves and lockers, working surfaces. They can be used both in the singular, and on several similar objects scattered on the ceiling, and highlighting the only necessary zones. That is, it is quite a convenient model, multifunctional, which can be used depending on the needs and due to its compactness, suitable for placement not only on the ceiling, but also in other places on different surfaces. Chandeliers, in turn, have a more limited choice in placement. This is an exclusively ceiling light source, which is used, located relatively in the middle of the room. If the lighting from such an object is not enough, then they can be supplemented with some others or used together with others (the same points). As for the wall, it is not only the ceiling (although there are special sconces for placing on the ceiling), but most likely the bathroom fixtures are wall-mounted. Successfully combining examples for the ceiling and walls, you can achieve a stunning result, creating a stylish, cozy and lighted bathroom.
Fixtures for bathroom ceiling according to the type of installation, attachment and installation, can be built-in, suspended or overhead. Overhead is more convenient to place in niches and to illuminate the space near the mirror, since they are easy to install, and most often they are point models (small and compact). Built-in also belong to the category of point, and they are ideal for mounting in a suspended ceiling, allowing to decorate it, as well as to diversify the design of the restroom with interesting and unusual lighting. Chandeliers and sconces belong to hanging options, since they often protrude above the surface, ceiling level or hang on a special leg, hanging. They can also include such a variety as rotary, which are very convenient due to the fact that you can independently adjust and direct the light stream, highlighting one or another area of the lavatory.

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Christian Plays Vinyl On GOLD104.3 And It's The Best
We received this beautiful vertical turntable and when Christian immediately plugged it into the radio station and we heard that warm, familiar crackle on the airwaves, we knew there was only one thing we could do.
And so, just after 8am on Thursday the 28th of June, 2018, the iconic 'Blister In The Sun' by the Violent Femmes was blaring out of the GOLD104.3 speakers, on VINYL.
What a time to be alive.
On the next show, and for the first time since who knows when, listeners came into the studio with their favourite vinyls to play out over the Melbourne airwaves.
I've got a vinyl player plugged into the station. Drop in tomorrow and I'll play some of yours. Its all about the warm crackle and fuzz kids! https://t.co/UaxPPyYXHB— Christian O'Connell (@OC) June 27, 2018
If you have a vinyl you'd love to play on GOLD104.3, get in touch with Christian via email on email@example.com!
@OC is playing Blister In The Sun on VINYL right now and we are in love 😍@violentfemmes #gold1043 @jackpost #vinyl #melbourne #blisterinthesun pic.twitter.com/k9LUpdcmd0— Gold 104.3 Melbourne (@gold1043) June 27, 2018


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Implant is a tooth made of pure titanium which is placed into the bone by the dentist to replace the missing teeth and since like
crown implementation, the adjacent teeth are not reduced, it is preferable than making crown. From psychological-emotional aspect
since implant is placed into the bone, the person feels much more confidence and also it will be more efficient while chewing.
Implant treatment phases:
1.placing implant (fixture) in the edentulous area
2.waiting for 3 months until repairing the area (osteointegration).
It should be mentioned that if the bone has a good quality, there is no need to withstand this period (3 months). This means that
after one or two weeks after pulling the sutures out, the crown can be implemented which is called immediate loading.
3. Placing crown by the dentist.
All implant treatment phases and other treatments related to gingival tissue will be conducted by periodontalogist and
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There may be a plethora of cases out there for tablets, but there's nothing quite like the Grip for iPad. Instead of a typical protective case, this iPad accessory simply adds a convenient handle onto the iPad for easy transport without making it any clunkier.
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SPAMALOT supporting King's Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society
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The Tony® Award Winning Best Musical, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.
From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin. SPAMALOT is presented through special arrangement Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW).


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Amanda Lang is CBC News' senior business correspondent with twenty years reporting on finance and the economy on CNN, BNN and CBC. In the following we subsequently look at the first case where Volvo decides to incorporate the price of insurance as a hidden ingredient within the purchase price in additional detail: It is tough to offer a great estimate of the dangers however there are some numbers we will build from: In 2012 US insurance expenditures for a car had a mean worth of $815 per year.
Maybe this car is the best in deciding on used cars Germany, because Audi TT has been honored with plenty of awards; Car of the Year 2006, Drive Car of the Year 2006, Coupe of the Year 2006, World Design Car of the Year 2007andAutobild Most Beautiful Car2007 as well as being a finalist for World Car of the Year.
However, reasonably than trying to power corporations to choose particular low emission applied sciences, governments should present the regulatory panorama that allows automotive producers to adopt low emission techniques best suited to their enterprise.
In many respects the resurgence of the specialist, excessive-worth, low-volume, part of the industry is better suited to Wales: these developments don't require the large, flat land area demanded by excessive quantity automobile manufacturing plants, they usually can draw on the local skills base.
By presenting an all-electrical prototype of a completely autonomous two-seater in May, Google has also made clear that it's serious to change into a player in particular person mobility and intent on reaping the rewards of its funding in this project (which thus far has probably value a number of hundred million Dollars – not an infinite amount by the requirements of the auto business for developing a brand new car model).…
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Honda has retained its status as essentially the most dependable used car producer within the UK for the ninth consecutive yr, based on research by What Car? It is a automobile that anybody searching for a brand new car to buy ought to consider trying it. The VW Polo may find yourself being the subsequent car they buy. In affiliation, home automotive producers akin to TATA, Maruti, Hindustan Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra are additionally doing commendably good in providing some of the greatest models of cars with improved effectivity. Volkswagen chalked up one other first as the best-selling automotive in Europe that 12 months, and the Volkswagen Golf marque remained the favourite automobile among the Europeans for five successive years.
General changes in consumer conduct and mobility patterns are directly affecting logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers. Each Google autonomous automotive will then cut back the demand for privately owned vehicles by a factor of 5 to 10. This will have an effect on auto makers.
This coverage took over the Volkswagen automotive company to made low cost vehicles and affordable for all social teams in Germany but didn't cut back the standard of its car. Cars needs to be made cheaper so that there's more liability in the use of vehicles which is useful for more individuals within the country of Australia. Mazda is a Japanese automobile producer that sells greater than 1.2 million vehicles yearly. The new paint shop incorporates applied sciences comparable to air recirculation, dry separation and exhaust air cleaning that enable a major reduction in the usage of sources.
Sir Herbert Austin's cars were already effectively-recognized in England when he decided to start out another firm building cars in Pennsylvania. Once again, Japanese and South Korean manufacturers dominated the annual research of essentially the most dependable manufacturers, with Suzuki and Toyota claiming second and third place. Commuting: If you primarily drive to and from work, you might be happy with a smaller automobile. Most manufacturers and suppliers in other industries make selections about how to design their distribution techniques based mostly on their own business issues, responding to consumer demand. Aston Martin is a famous European luxurious performance automotive producer of the British origin. By taking the automobile for a test drive, it helps you change into accustomed to its gears and features.
For the Volkswagen Group, this marked its first substantial step within the transition from automotive making to structuring and providing integrated, sustainable mobility. When, for instance, most automotive makers moved from using rolled steel to stainless-steel, the change prolonged the life of parts by a number of years. On the automobile audio producer's agenda has also been environmental protection – an essential issue in in the present day's society. Please tell us if there are any car firms lacking or if we have obtained anything improper. Google has additionally began a cell phone challenge (Tango) which goals to make use of a excessive finish Android cell phone to create 3D maps of the environment in actual time. Diesel-fueled engines have all the time been accessible in heavy-duty vans, however manufacturers now provide them in a number of compact and midsize sedans, in addition to some SUVs and hatchbacks.…
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Research into local, sustainable car manufacturing has led to the development of a brand new business model, adopted by manufacturing corporations. Another German automotive producer which will introduce diesel-powered autos in the U.S. subsequent yr is Mercedes Benz. Project Titan, in accordance with the report, is now targeted on creating and testing a automobile autonomy system, a system that Apple could then license to vehicle producers or, perhaps, slap into its personal automotive some day. Lane-departure warning (LDW): This alerts you if you steer your automobile out of its lane with out the flip alerts activated.
Car manufacturers within the United States have surpassed greenhouse fuel emission standards for the third 12 months in a row, in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Disclaimer: You are leaving a Gizmodo Media Group, LLC web site and going to a third party site, which is subject to its own privateness coverage and phrases of use. The Australian automobile manufacturing sector had turn into so small that each company started to depend on the other for survival. To name a few, the list of automotive manufacturers contains huge gamers in the business, similar to Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Suzuki, Skoda, Mitsubishi, General Motors, Fiat, BMW, Renault, any many extra.
We suppose the federal government ought to do more to assist out as a result of Ford is an authentic Australian car. General Motors is among the world's largest car companies producing vehicles and vans by way of eleven brands including Opel and Vauxhall. The MFR model focuses on low quantity production and the usage of more sturdy, sustainable materials. Perception is the core problem which determines the success of a self-driving car. As the automotive strikes ahead and scans line after line a 3D image gradually emerges.
The BMW Group is steadily pursuing the evolution and use of superior additive-manufacturing strategies, and says it would continue to develop the application of 3D printing in the future. In Chicago, the Maven City car sharing program is now in operation, with pricing beginning at $eight an hour together with insurance coverage and gas. Thanks in your help in conserving this record essentially the most comprehensive and updated list of car manufacturers on the internet. For a few years Wales has been the pure home of sports automobiles – however not of sports activities automotive manufacturing.
This was in all probability the largest mistake in British car manufacturing, as automobiles were badly made, suffered from strikes for unhealthy working situations and benefits and there was just no delight within the brand. It accommodates sensors – together with a rotating 3D LIDAR and actuators to manage the various automobile components.…
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So, to get the wheels rolling we've put together these handy guides about a lot of totally different automobile manufacturers so you possibly can see what's what, weigh up the pros and cons after which choose correctly. From 2019, Volkswagen Group Logistics will use two LNG-powered constitution vessels from Siem Car Carriers AS, making it one of many first automakers to go for low-emission LNG-powered vessels for the marine transport of automobiles. When we started to watch the development of self-driving automobile know-how in 2009 we anticipated that this know-how would turn into an avalanche that sweeps through the auto industry. The preliminary fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW three Series and the MINI Cooper, might be located on the streets of Seattle for fast use. Mazda is a Japanese car producer that sells greater than 1.2 million vehicles yearly. From the top automobile company to the top automobile makers, they're all here on this car makers listing, for automobile consumers to peruse and vote on.
Already, European car manufacturers have expressed their intentions to launch diesel automobiles in the United States subsequent 12 months. The fob has the identical features other key fobs options like locking and unlocking a automotive door and opening the trunk lid. It's notable, that the corporate received its current title after Lionel Martin made a successful run of his car at Aston Hill Climb. Lamborghini insurance coverage – it'd well be the automotive of desires, however you will nonetheless have to do earthly things like type the insurance coverage out. Since the inception of the automobile over 100 years ago, the automotive manufacturing trade has been one of the competitive businesses in trendy historical past. Personally, to maneuver from discussing info to expressing just an opinion, I assume it makes great sense to allow a factory – if it has no independent dealers it may screw over – to go forward and use direct gross sales.
In state after state, the corporate has faced legislative and litigation resistance to its business plan to promote its merchandise with out utilizing a network of third-get together dealers like other auto manufacturers. From a safety standpoint, having house owners and independent retailers working on an automobile blind" to its half and service documentation places each the automobile owner and most people doubtlessly at risk. ReachNow is designed to supply drivers with an expertise that's as convenient as owning a car. For a few years Wales has been the pure house of sports vehicles – however not of sports activities automotive manufacturing. Registered clients use the Maven app to reserve one of 30 autos at more than 15 websites all through the town. As the desk of inexperienced car models exhibits, the commonest engine sort in this list of low impression models is diesel.
When, for example, most automotive makers moved from utilizing rolled steel to stainless steel, the change extended the life of components by a number of years. Automotive manufacturers are already reacting to this with new expertise, R&D and improved merchandise, but learning the best way to turn into true service manufacturers might be simply as essential as any new product launch. You've in all probability seen a automotive advert that mentions some sort of award that a car has acquired.
In association, home automobile producers such as TATA, Maruti, Hindustan Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra are additionally doing commendably good in offering a number of the best models of cars with improved efficiency. The longer a automotive stays operational, the better the need for substitute elements. Should my automotive ever need service, a Tesla service rep must drive 6-7 hours from Denver or Phoenix to handle my automotive. Over the past yr, FTC employees have urged in a weblog put up and comment letters to legislators that state prohibitions against direct shopper auto sales by manufacturers ought to be eased. General modifications in consumer behavior and mobility patterns are instantly affecting logistics providers and car manufacturers.…
Why Australia's Car Manufacturers — Toyota, Holden And Ford — All Conked Out
More than three-quarters of the UK motoring trade believes the UK leaving the EU (often known as 'Brexit') can be harmful to business, a new survey has discovered. For the 2008 model 12 months, it is expected that automobile producers will probably be introducing more hybrid autos because the demand for this type of automobiles will increase. While there might be some adjustments to earlier partnerships for engines and different equipment there is no doubt that the REVA electric automobile company is also set to move on to bigger and better issues in the future. If you observed that there's another improve in the already costly gasoline prices, you couldn't assist however assume that you simply need a car that conserves fuel effectively. Hybrid cars work by combining the gasoline engine and electrical motor to run the car With this type of innovation, it is going to enable you to chop gasoline consumption in half. Fortunately although, the oil industry is clearly supporting using diesel-powered autos.
Following a rescue package in 2013 PSA Peugeot SA shareholders now include the French State, and Chinese state-owned car manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation. Even though proudly owning a used automobile can save you money, without thorough research you can find yourself spending the equivalent of a new automotive, maybe even more. Advances in notion by the self-driving car group could additionally profit these business areas and vice versa. This article delves deeply into the present state and future scope of the automotive trade and the automobile manufacturers in India. Already, European car producers have expressed their intentions to launch diesel automobiles within the United States next year. Disposable automobile mats are manufactured utilizing supplies like specifically processed paper, specially processed plastic or useful material.
Sport utility vehicles or SUVs, known as the favorite of American automobile consumers, might be what Mercedes Benz will be equipping with their clean diesel engines. Well how about additional will increase in car tax, more toll roads, elevated congestion prices and nonetheless a seeming lack of a viable various to highway use by way of reliable, clear and secure public transport. Volvo has recently said that they are going to accept full liability for accidents that occur whereas the car drives in fully autonomous mode. The use of LNG-powered roll on/roll off (RORO) car carriers on other routes is currently being thought of. Now, researchers from Imperial have analysed the factors that set off automobile producers to give attention to growing low emission automobiles. JD Power runs awards, but also (individually) sells an expensive survey service to car producers to supply person feedback.
Nissan, the third largest Japanese automotive manufacturer announced that they will be producing a diesel-powered Maxima sedan in the close to future. Next yr, it is anticipated that European and Japanese car manufacturers can be introducing diesel cars in the mentioned auto markets.
As the desk of green car fashions reveals, the most typical engine type on this checklist of low impact fashions is diesel. Ford, Holden and Toyota were all the time within the headlines however the a whole lot of smaller producers who provide elements for the big manufacturers had been feeling as much if no more ache. However, as we have now famous in our web page on 'Cheating the assessments' – lobbying against the introduction of recent test methods for car CO2 emissions can also be irresponsible from a climate point of view. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) – The large auto manufacturers do produce some of their very own parts, however they cannot produce every half and part that goes into a brand new car. Most manufacturers these days may have included of their CSR policy at least, methods to improve the standard of surroundings for employees and customer service enchancment.…
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Several events from the final months provide a strong signal that autonomous car technology has led the auto trade to a pivotal point: The first auto makers are adapting their business model for fully self-driving cars and are providing specific time frames! Car gross sales and certainly sales of all types are additionally prone to increase via the internet in 2008 so automobile dealers (new and used) with out an internet presence should really be taking a look at establishing themselves in this emerging market. After the $3,000 rebate and the extra $2,000 low cost we conform to pay $50,000 for the brand new automotive – we finance the car for say 5 years (60 months) with no curiosity. Henry Ford is well known as one of many business's largest innovators, inventing strategies which are nonetheless in use. The drawback right here is that the car we purchased for $50,000 two years ago is now only worth approximately $24,000 or less and we nonetheless have three years left to pay on it. Government should give extra money to car manufacturing business so Australia can preserve some manufacturing. The first Volkswagen auto mannequin which will use the clear diesel technology is the Jetta.
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have agreed to begin exploring concepts which might be directed towards a enterprise partnership. Many of those producers are hardly ever seen in America due to restricted manufacturing and high pricing. The issues encountered in using bio-ethanol is also another reason seen that will help popularize using diesel automobiles. BMW 125i Convertible is a mini sedan automobile that has good efficiency of speed and handling.
As the automotive drives a recognized space, it identifies that prior view (winter, summer season..) which most closely matches the data captured by its sensors and uses it for localization. However, the latest launch of the Riversimple Rasa prototype from Llandrindod Wells , together with the announcement by Aston Martin of plans to start out production in the Vale of Glamorgan, means the custom is being revived. Being able to drive a automotive constituted of scratch in Australia was a reasonably large factor for a young nation. Business/Work: If you utilize your automobile for business or work, think about what you need it to do—a tradesman employee would likely benefit from purchasing a truck whereas a financial consultant might need a formidable luxurious car. However, many other elements can decide how much cash you will spend in your automobile each month. The automotive determines its position by comparing the info factors gathered to its prior knowledge.
Self-driving cars need to understand the conduct of individuals and issues that may be relevant to the driving context – even when their conduct has nothing to do with driving a car (e.g. kicking a ball). Personally, to maneuver from discussing info to expressing simply an opinion, I assume it makes great sense to permit a factory – if it has no impartial dealers it may screw over – to go forward and use direct gross sales. Several manufacturers in the States have at time been in monetary bother, have got via those time as a result of it was essential to outlive.
With this in mind we additionally should be seeking to the manufacturers to be making an 80% reduction in these manufacturing impacts by 2050. Complete with all the components for the wholesome and steady growth of car manufacturing, India attracts plenty of reputed automotive producers of the world. Following a profitable pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium automotive sharing service, in Seattle.…


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A plan for the future development of Greenisland recalls the contribution of the late Mayor of Carrickfergus Borough Council, Alderman Charles Johnston.
East Antrim MLA David Hilditch paid tribute to the former first citizen, who was a close friend, at the official launch of the Greenisland Masterplan last Thursday morning in Greenisland Football Club.
Alderman Johnston passed away in February following a long battle with cancer.
"It's an important day for Greenisland and obviously timely with the changeover of the councils, but in particular this brings to mind the contribution of the late Charlie Johnston and his part in the whole project," Mr Hilditch said.
A former chairman of both the Economic Development sub-committee and the board of governors at Greenisland Primary School, Alderman Johnston served on Carrickfergus Borough Council for over 30 years.
During Christmas celebrations in the town at the end of last year, the first citizen took the opportunity to encourage Greenisland residents to have their say on the masterplan proposals, adding that they would help "shape the development of the area over the course of the next 10-15 years".
Mr Hilditch said: "Charlie served this area for so long and would've been delighted to see this framework launched.
"I would hope that with so many new developments due for Greenisland down the line, there will be the opportunity to formally mark his contribution."


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The move out cleaning checklist to ensure you get your deposit back!
In order to get your deposit back when moving out from a rental, you need to leave the place pretty clean and put together. It can be difficult to know exactly what to do though, unless the landlord gives you a list. That is why I created this rental move out cleaning checklist!
I grew up as a military child so moving was just part of the deal. Even after being out of the military, I moved 8 times within 7 years due to a stent in travel nursing and then marrying back into the military (go figure). There are a few things I got really good at due to this: packing, decluttering, and cleaning!
What does a move out cleaning include?
A lot of landlord will give you a general idea at the very least of what needs to be cleaned upon your move out, they may even give you a move out cleaning checklist. If they don't do any of that, it is best to ask them what they expect of you for cleaning such as carpets, painting, and more.
Generally speaking, you will want to ensure that your apartment or home is as clean as it was whenever you moved in. And at the very least, you will want to make sure there is no visible filth, no "funky" smells, and every thing is surface level clean. But I am not they type of person that wants to do the minimum amount of work, I wanted my FULL deposit back and I am sure you do too!
Tips for renters
So, in order to be sure that you get your full deposit back, you will want to know exactly what your landlord expects from you upon move out. Then, just plan to go above and beyond for them. Remember that not all of this has to be done the day of move out, matter of fact, a lot of it can be done up to a month in advance!
Spreading out the work of cleaning and packing can be a really good way of managing a move. Pick a room that maybe you don't use a lot (or a garage if you have one), clean it up as well as possible, and then start to put your packed boxes in there for a few months before your move. Deep clean some areas weeks to months before moving and then you just have to do a touch up right before leaving.
1-2 Months before move out day
- Clean oven
- Dust ceiling fans
- Dust molding around doors
- Dust light fixtures, remove cobwebs
- Remove all cobwebs from ceiling
- Remove cobwebs from outside door
- Vacuum the perimeter of the rooms with an angle tool to get all the dirt
- Deep clean carpets (if you have to)
- Paint walls (if you have to)
- Wipe down dirty walls
- Clean light switches to remove finger markings
- Vacuum out/off vents
Check out this post to find out which natural cleaning products I LOVE and use frequently! And baking soda and vinegar work wonders during move out cleaning.
2 Weeks-1 month before move out day
- Deep clean bathroom and all fixtures
- Clean all windows
- Vacuum out window/door tracks
- Wipe out window/door tracks
- Wipe down all blinds
- Clean up outside area (if you have one)
- Mow grass, weed garden, etc
- Clean outside of all kitchen cabinets with soap and water (get a degreaser if needed)
- Wipe out kitchen/bathroom cabinets as you pack them up
- Move fridge and vacuum/sweep behind
- Wipe off top of fridge
- Wipe off all appliances that are staying including washer and dryer
- Clean out dryer vent
Week of move out
- Clean out the fridge of all of the food to throw out
- Wipe down entire fridge taking out drawers to clean if needed
- Throw out trash as needed, take items off to donate that you are getting rid of
- Sweep and mop all floors
Day of move out
- Vacuum/sweep the floor
- Do a quick wipe down of bathroom fixtures
- Make sure the kitchen sink and counters are wiped down
- Wipe all marks off windows
- Spot check appliances
- Make sure all trash is out of the house
- Spray with room freshener or leave a deodorizer in the house
Get your free Move Out Cleaning Checklist Printable when you subscribe below!
Moving out can be a lot of fun (I REALLY like to clean!), but having a bit of guidance is nice too, right? So before you move out from your rental print out this free printable and get to work!
I also have a Move-In check list to help you get your next place in sparkling condition before you get too settled in.


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Unbeatable Moto GP PSP Racing Game
This unbeatable Moto GP PSP racing game is an awesome game that will give you an adrenalin rush; this will rev up your pulses. You can Ride as one of 32 real-life GP pros on the bikes they used during the 2005 MotoGP season plus choose from a number of course such as Estoril, Valencia, Donington, Jerez, Sachsenring, Catalunva and many more.
You can play in either Arcade, Simultaneous, Versus, Time Trial, Career and Season modes what ever takes your fancy, this game is one of the best racing games on the PSP. You have got to play motogp on the PSP to know what we mean, try it if you dare.


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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program
Moca Family Farm RLearning Center and its partners, network of family farms in its local community is ready to roll out its 2016 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program.
It is a pilot CSA Program - we are hoping that other family farms can replicate the same program in their communities.
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Crisis Simulations
Greetings esteemed delegates,
Welcome to the 38th iteration of the Virginia Model United Nations conference. I am delighted to welcome you to our historic grounds for what will be a weekend filled with stimulating debate, entertaining crises, and hopefully a very memorable weekend. A goal I wanted to achieve in this year's crisis committees was uniqueness, in addition to diversity of topics, time periods, people, and places. Each crisis committee has a unique twist that separates it from other committees on this topic. I hope that this uniqueness challenges you to think from a new perspective and you leave our Grounds with this in mind. That being said, I look forward to seeing you all on Grounds this November and the debate and crisis plans brought with you.
All the Best,
Matthew Slagley
Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees, VAMUN XXXVIII
JCC: Romance of the Three Kingdoms—Wu
"天命有归,皇上是真龙天子,任何人反对不了(Destiny is at play, the Emperor is the true Son of Heaven, no one can oppose him)。
The age of Yao and Shun has passed, and Shangdi has sent the world into a age of blood and terror. We, the honorable men of Wu, seek a better future as the rightful owners of the Mandate of Heaven, and to spread our beneficience amongst all Chinese. Our armies are strong and our economy robust, but we face a perilous threat to the Southwest: Shu. Join as we try to bring order and eternal peace to this war-scarred nation."
Click here to learn more about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms—Wu.
JCC: Romance of the Three Kingdoms— Shu
The Han Dynasty's golden age has come to an end. China is in turmoil and entrenched in civil war. The formerly united country is now divided into three states, led by warlords striving for power. As a fledgling power, Shu must combat the strategic Wu and ever cunning Wei states. To the founders of Shu, the state is the legitimate successor to the Han Dynasty and will do everything in their power to continue its legacy. While having talented military tacticians and engineers who have the potential to change the tide of war, Shu has a noticeably smaller population than its rival states. With its courage and determination, can Shu conquer the other states and unify China?
Click here to learn more about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms— Shu.
Harry Potter and the Dark Lord's Ascension
You've read the books and seen the movies, now experience the world of Harry Potter like never before. Cast spells on your classmates, obtain funds from Gringotts, fight the forces of evil, all while trying to pass your Potions Final. Or... shall you align with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in his ascension to power and dominance of the wizarding world? Perhaps beguile your friends, bewitch the muggles, and deceive your fellow delegates. This committee will focus on maintaining diplomacy in unique and unconventional scenarios and will allow the delegates to engage in an unforgettable concoction of debate, wizardry, and hopefully friendship.
Click here to learn more about Harry Potter and the Dark Lord's Ascension.
Nixon Investigation
It's late June, 1972. Five men have just been arrested for breaking in to the DNC headquarters, located in the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC. The FBI has begun investigations, and find a link between the burglars and the Committee to Re-elect the President, an organization with ties to sitting President Richard Nixon. Meanwhile, the war in Vietnam is dragging on, and on the home front people are struggling with a new economic crisis, dubbed stagflation. Confidence in the White House is beginning to fade. The Nixon administration is tasked with running a country on the verge of crisis, while also trying to preserve their careers and freedom as the details of the Watergate investigation reveal a conspiracy at the heart of the American government.
Click here to learn more about the Nixon Investigation.
Vietnam War: South Vietnam Cabinet
The outbreak of the conflict in Vietnam has pulled in the United States and other nations on the side of the pro-capitalism South Vietnam. This committee will deal with the challenges posed by the North Vietnam forces and the Viet Cong, along with issues with communism. The onset of the conflict has brought new difficulties such as guerrilla warfare and other unconventional military techniques. The committee will consist of representatives from South Vietnam and other allies.
Click here to learn more about the Vietnam War: South Vietnam Cabinet.
Doctors Without Borders: Board of Directors
Doctors Without Borders (officially Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)) was founded on December 22, 1971. Since then it has expanded from its original staff of three hundred volunteers to an international network employing over thirty thousand aid workers. The stated goal of MSF is to provide assistance to populations of distress, "irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions." MSF pledges to observe neutrality and impartiality in giving aid, in the name of universal medical eithics. This Board is charged with upholding these and other fundamental tenents of the MSF Charter in the face of varied global crises, whether that be natural disasters that leave millions without food and clean water, or armed conflicts that displace entire populations.
Click here to learn more about the Doctors Without Borders: Board of Directors.
First Crusade - Defense of the Holy Land
The year is 1095 CE. The Sultanate has shattered. After the murder of Sultan Malik-Shah I (may He rest in peace), usurpers sprang from every shadow, rending Great Seljuk into a thousand pieces. For three years now, the Seljuks have fought against one another--brother against brother, blood against blood--in an effort to reunite the Sultanate with itself at their head. But as they look inward, they must also consider the threats around them. To the south, the Fatimids eye the stolen holy city of Al-Quds. To the east, the age-long rivals of the Ghaznavids, made rich by plunder from northern India. And to the west, the Byzantines, weakened by the disaster at Manizkert, but eager to avenge themselves on the Turks. And if the stories of Frankish mercenaries quartered in Constantinople are true, they will seek that revenge sooner rather than later.
Can you carefully navigate these trying times, and in so doing ensure your name is remembered for generations to come? Or will you be just one more footnote in the annals of history?
Click here to learn more about the First Crusade - Defense of the Holy Land.
Trojan War - Greek City-State Alliance
Paris, Prince of Troy, has kidnapped Helen with the assistance of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Priam, King of Troy, has refused to return Helen to her husband Menelaus, King of Sparta, and is guarding the runaway couple behind the high walls of his city. Agamemnon, Menelaus's brother and King of Mycenae, has called upon all of Greece to sail to Troy and retrieve his brother's wife. Will the united heroes of Greece, with the blessings of the gods, be able to penetrate the defenses of Troy and its allies? Or will Helen remain with Paris, forever under Aphrodite's spell?
Click here to learn more about the Trojan War.
No Man's Land: At the Jammu and Kashmir Negotiation Table, 2018
A referendum carried out in blood, the blinding of its own citizens, and religion based violence; is there no end to the turmoil in Kashmir? It seems like consensus between the two feuding states of India and Pakistan was once a long sought dream. However, for them to meet at the negotiation table? Perhaps the dream does have a hint of reality to it. A committee tailored for the experienced delegate, delve into the a holistic simulation of the Kashmir crisis as you engage in high pressure debate to solve one of the most conflicting issues of our times. Expect the unexpected and careful with those crisis arcs, you may be your own worst enemy.
Click here to learn more about No Man's Land: At the Jammu and Kashmir Negotiation Table, 2018.
South China Sea - Vietnam (Novice Crisis Committee)
For centuries, Vietnam has been forced to concede power in the South China Sea to global powers. Now, the United States and China are throwing their weight around in the region. This is Vietnam's chance to utilize its growing economic power to establish itself in the region and ensure the territorial integrity of rightfully Vietnamese waters. How Vietnam will effectively and diplomatically do so, however, is contentious and is yet to be seen.


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NRCA's 132nd Annual Convention will be held Feb. 9-13 in conjunction with the IRE.
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It's been quiet on the Apple Bites blog recently… but I'm back!
In the past few days, I have been chatting with friends who are on a "health kick" or are about to start a "health kick". One of the comments shared with me was: "I'll start next year. I'm all or nothing. So I've got to do it all right." I found this extremely interesting.
Today I would like to do a short but sharp reflection on the purpose of it all – eating "clean", going to the gym or bootcamp, reducing coffee intake, eating less sweets, reducing portions, juicing and smoothies every day, preparing all your lunches for the week because (horror of horrors) food at the food court ain't good enough, going gluten free, and everything else that seems to go with the current idea of getting "healthy".
Which brought me to a realisation: the idea of getting "healthy" seems to be so interconnected with the idea of STRIVING and trying. There is an innate belief that this health stuff (whatever it is) is HARD, and hence there is an almost unconscious bracing, just about. As if we are bracing ourselves against something unpleasant, something we can never quite succeed at. Like you're not allowed to eat ice cream. Ever. So you have to eat ALL the ice cream now!
And herein lies the problem why so many people struggle with the transition to a healthy lifestyle: the whole idea that it is about TRYING HARD. Does this sound familiar?
I would love very much to correct this, and if fact, I feel that this is now my life's work: to deconstruct health and wellbeing, and to create a beginner's mind around reconnecting to our inner health, to make it easy to start somewhere, anywhere.
The purpose of it "all" is not to feel harassed, or to feel that one can never quite "get there". That one has to keep trying, otherwise one is not good enough to be healthy. WE ARE ALL GOOD ENOUGH. The purpose of it all is to THRIVE.
To feel that we are connected back again to our inner knowing, the inner guidance that steers us in the direction of what best nourishes us from the inside and out: whether it's fresh nutritious food, family, career, relationships, friendships, spirituality, sunshine, beaches, the smell of forests and flowers, the thrill of a carnival ride, the joy of dancing in your living room, the discovery of a new book…
If it feels too hard, ease back. This is your one life. If you are doubting whether you are moving in the "right" direction to regaining your health, ask yourself: is this particular choice helping you thrive? Or is just another form of trying hard?
I am excited to be working on a number of health and wellbeing programs that work with you to create ease in your life so that you can reconnect with your true health and happiness.
THRIVE NOT STRIVE. Watch this space! xx
I would love to hear back from you and what your thoughts are about recovering health, and how sometimes, it's been made to look and sound too hard.
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Just like a house is incomplete without furniture, a stylish man would know that his wardrobe is incomplete without certain accessories. Things like scarves, socks and ties are all essentials for a well-rounded look. They not only protect certain parts of your body, they can also be used as a fashion accessory.
Read below to find out about the different types of ties every man should have in his wardrobe for a complete look. There are ties to wear with dinner suits and ties to wear for everyday looks and even ties for that special day in your life.
Solid Neckties
This is the first piece a man should have when it comes to ties. It's always better to start from scratch and work your way up. Darker colours work best and can be paired with pale and neutral hued shirts. Opt for smooth and matte finishes and avoid anything that is too bright or shiny. Popular colours are dark blue, purple, green and burgundy. Get a few ones and practice wearing them. When you are comfortable, you can opt for different textures and patterns.
Paisley Neckties
This pattern consists of curved repeating designs which have originated from the Middle East. The figures have intricate borders and are filled with abstract designs. They are often placed on a sold background which gives the whole fabric a nice contrast. These are great options for semi-formal looks however make sure you pair your tie with neutral shirts.
Polka Dot Neckties
Polka dots are fun and cherry prints which are great for the quirky dresser. Pair them with neutral colours or even bold hued shirts for a different look that will make everyone to stop and stare at you in awe.
University Neckties
These are ties specific to a university or school. They are usually dark in colour like blue, green or burgundy with the school's logo on it. Some of them might have a few prints or stripes however most of them are just a solid colour with the logo. They are different from the usual ties as they slant from left to right and downwards.
Tartan or Plaid Neckties
This ties are easily recognised due to their prints which is usually stripes with different widths and colours. For a necktie, this is often arranged at an odd angle so the pattern looks like diamonds when viewed from the front as opposed to squares.
Knit Ties
These ties are not as popular so keep going in and out of fashion. They are a great piece to have so consider getting a few. They are a lot heavier and bulkier than usual ties and have a bumpy thick texture that is common with knitted fabrics. These would suit broad shouldered men and those with broad faces. Avoid this if you are on the skinnier side.
Now that you are a bit familiar with the different types of ties, why not decide which one you like and order a few from your nearest clothing store or order online for a great addition to your wardrobe. Ask for assistance for a store clerk if you are unsure which style would suit your body shape and frame.


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Letter from the Director
James Nisbet
Welcome! New Visual Studies Students 2017
Sam A. Carter, 'Wild Artist' on choosing Visual Studies
By Clara Quijano
Surveillance and Visual Studies
By Catherine Liu
History is Made at Night
By Lucas Hilderbrand
Byzantine Perception & Intersectionality
By Roland Betancourt
Finding New Paths
By Bert Winther-Tamaki
Congratulations to our recent recipients of fellowships and grants
Frequently Asked Questions
UCI Visual Studies 2017-18 Newsletter
Surveillance and Visual Studies
By Catherine Liu
When I was a graduate student at the Graduate Center at the City University of New York in the late 1980s, I took enough Art History credits to be in that program even though I was doing a PhD in French. I thought interdisciplinarity was the future of all academic work. I was interested in the emergence of the bourgeois sensibility in Literature in the 17th and 18th centuries in France, but taking Linda Nochlin's courses on French painting gave a whole other dimension to my understanding of the hot house environments where proto-feminist subcultures of aristocratic and literary women tried to communicate to each other their experiences. My understanding of the Enlightenment and the culture industry was enhanced by my years at the University of Minnesota where Frankfurt School traditions were kept alive alongside cultural studies methodologies. I have never been able to think about surveillance without thinking about the liberal formation of privacy at a particular time in European history. For me, Visual Studies has provided a capacious intellectual home in which to explore the full integration of surveillance imagery into contemporary cinema and art practice. I have always been interested in the ways in which the boundary between private and public keeps shifting and why they are so different across cultures.
Surveillance means very literally "to watch over." It describes a series of activities that are meant to secure political and moral boundaries. Before the advent of modernity, surveillance was carried formally and informally by political and religious leaders seeking to squash dissent and blasphemy. Augustine's
represented a breakthrough in religious self-observation while Norbert Elias describes the court society in early modern Europe as a place where those close to power learned to watch over each other and themselves. When Jane Jacobs described the safety of urban communities as being guaranteed by "eyes on the street," she thought of mutual, informal surveillance in a positive way.
The work of Michel Foucault set up a new historical frame in which we could understand discipline and punishment as part of an apparatus of power, incarnated most effectively in Jeremy Bentham's panopticon prison design. Foucault's theory of power allowed him to link army, prison and classroom as disciplinary spaces where bodies in grids made conformity and difference legible and punishable. He presented a fully developed, non-economic and non-metaphysical method of understanding not just politics, but identity itself. Significantly, Foucault never talked about property or the surveillance of slaves and the counting of bodies in terms of discipline or punishment.
Americans have always been ambivalent about the interlocking relationship between privacy and surveillance. I have always taught Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 classic
Rear Window
in my class about surveillant cinema. Hitchcock's film legitimizes snooping on your neighbors, enhancing Jane Jacobs' "eyes on the street" with binoculars and telephoto lenses. Jimmy Stewart plays a housebound wartime photographer coaxed back into the hedonism of American consumerism by his beautiful model girlfriend, Lisa, played by Grace Kelly. In the context of the Cold War, Hitchcock's film justifies surveillance in a beautifully crafted thriller; where you look hard enough, you will find guilt.
Neoliberalism has made our inner lives as tightly monitored and managed as anything external to us. With the rise of social media, ubiquitous and mobile computing, surveillance is built into everything we touch. Despite the warnings about privacy and profits, there has been no stampede away from Google or Facebook. The algorithm rather than the camera or window controls what we see online and who sees us as well. In a deindustrializing world, information gathered about us is the gold for which social media companies are hungry. Wearables and the Internet of Things are other ways for surveillant technologies to penetrate more deeply into what was formerly thought of as private life. Privacy panics about 'security' are not adequate responses to a world in which surveillant technologies are built into the infrastructure of social media itself. From the point of the view of future historians, Airbnb and Uber may be surveillance platforms masquerading as a vacation rental service and a ride hailing app. We need new ways to think and talk about surveillance.


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What is ProductCamp?
It's an Unconference
ProductCamp is entirely participant-driven. It has its heritage in BarCamp, which is an international network of user-generated conferences, otherwise known as unconferences. They are open, workshop-style events, whose content is provided solely by participants.
It's Global
There are ProductCamps being hosted in dozens of major cities worldwide, from San Francisco to Bangalore. Now we're bringing one to Charlotte.
It's for Product People
You don't need to have the title of Product Manager to come. If you play a role in shaping the success of a product, you can play a role in ProductCamp. From designers and developers to marketers and analysts, you're only required to share a passion for great products.
How Does It Work?
You decide the topics.
Everyone can pitch a session, whether it's a full-on presentation or simply leading a discussion on a topic near and dear to you. Then everyone votes and the most popular sessions make it on the schedule.
You pick your agenda.
Go to the talks that interest you. We follow the two-foot rule — if you don't like a session, vote with your feet by switching to another. Or mingle in the hall and make new friends. ProductCamp is what you make of it.
You participate.
Everyone who attends actively participates in some manner: presenting, leading a discussion, sharing best practices, securing partnerships or volunteering with event logistics.
What types of sessions can we expect?
These aren't your typical conference talks. We encourage sessions that are highly interactive, and view the session leader as a facilitator more than a presenter. There are 4 main types of sessions that you'll see.
A session moderator will give a short intro to frame up a discussion topic, then open the floor for comments, questions and general discussion.
Several panelists discuss the given topic, preferably from diverse perspectives. A moderator facilitates with prepared questions or questions from the audience.
The audience is actively involved in an exercise or application of a technique or process which has been presented by the session leader.
One person will take the stage to share their insights. Slides are optional, and the audience is encouraged to ask questions as they arise instead of a Q&A at the end.
What types of topics can we expect?
Topics will run the full gamut from opportunity analysis and product strategy, to product development and marketing execution. We schedule sessions with this in mind, ensuring that there are distinct options to choose from in each time slot. Here are some example session topics taken from past ProductCamps.
Product Strategy
- How to Build Roadmaps That Stick
- Sizing, Segmenting & Forecasting Markets
Product Marketing
- Intro to Solution Marketing
- Aligning Sales & Marketing
- Destroying the Competition with Superior Analytics
- How to Win Friends & Influence People (With Data)
Design & Customer Experience
- Product & UX: Are the Roles Blurring?
- From Personas to Production
Tools & Processes
- Tools for Product Lifecycle Management
- Agile is Killing Me
Teams & Careers
- Product Manager Pathfinder
- Building & Growing a High-Performing Product Team


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Holiday Travel Planning: Hotel Del Coronado's Season to Sparkle
This Holiday season, the Hotel Del Coronado, on the delightful Coronado Island off the San Diego coast, is celebrating all things shiny and bright in what they're calling "a Season to Sparkle," and what sounds like a magical family vacation. White, gold and silver decorations will adorn the property, from the twinkling white lights on the historic Victorian building to the spectacular two-story lobby tree. The DELights holiday experience in the Garden Patio means guests and locals can stroll through the Shops at The Del and end in up a Winter Wonderland of illumination.
A light show will project daily from the historic balconies onto a multi-faceted tree, surrounded by flickering icicles and snowy palms. Holiday favorites like house-made gingerbread and cookies, mulled cider, hot cocoa and spiked coffee will be available for purchase around the resort, along with many other fabulous foods and holiday traditions all season long. And a portion of proceeds of Holidays at The Del benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of San Diego.
My family has vacationed on Coronado Island last year and loved every minute of it. The island is very walkable and picturesque, with cute stores and restaurants for shopping and dining options, bike rentals are available, and of course, there's always strolling on the beach and enjoying the views at the Hotel Del.
This historic resort, set on 28 acres of one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California, was built in 1888 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1977. There are more than 750 guest rooms, with 28 suites and 78 Beach Village units. The Del has played host to Hollywood celebrities, US presidents and dignitaries from around the world. And it has been the backdrop for many Hollywood movies, including, possibly most famously, 1958's Some Like it Hot, starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis.
Special Holiday Activities at the Hotel Del Coronado Include:
Skating by the Sea
Daily; November 24 – January 2
Hotel del Coronado's beachfront ice skating experience returns for the 12th season.
Thursday, November 24
The resort's holiday programs will kick off Thanksgiving weekend, beginning with brunch in the 12,567 square-foot Ballroom on November 24.
Sunday Brunch with Santa
Sunday, December 4th,11th and 18th
As an added treat this holiday season, kids of all ages can visit with jolly ol' St. Nick in the Crown Room.
Victorian Tea
Daily; December 17 – December 24
For the tea lovers, or those who just want to relax and enjoy the background sounds of our delightful harpist, The Del will serve Victorian Tea from 11am to 3pm on selected days throughout the holidays.
Polar Bear Tea
Thursday, December 22
Families are invited to join us for Polar Bear Tea on December 22, where guests are treated to a classic tea experience with a family twist. A special children's spread will include activities, book readings with Mrs. Claus and more. A plush polar bear keepsake gift from Coca-Cola will be given to guests who donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
Elf Tuck-Ins
Children are delighted when Elves stop by for a visit at bedtime! Each child receives a stocking with toys and candy, as our Del Elves read them a bedtime holiday story. This is available as an add-on to guestroom reservations.
Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop
Monday, December 5
The class by Pastry Chef Daphne beginning at 4pm will guide you through the intricacies of creating a gingerbread house as a family with the use of royal icing and an array of garnishes.
Christmas Eve and Day Dining
Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25
Celebrate Christmas Eve with a lavish Victorian buffet dinner paired with live musical entertainment in the magnificent Crown Room at 5:30pm. On Christmas Day at 11:00am, the oceanfront Ballroom and the historic Crown Room will feature traditional holiday buffet dinners, while both 1500 OCEAN and Sheerwater will offer special holiday menus for your family and loved ones.
New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31
The Del is the perfect place to ring in the New Year, with multiple offerings for the most celebrated night of the season.
Holiday Recreation
Children of all ages will enjoy a variety of holiday activities throughout the season including holiday night bike tours through festive Coronado Island, story time with Mrs. Claus, and Kidtopia Camp with holiday scavenger hunts, and the whole family will love Jingle S'mores, when our classic s'mores experience on the sand turns festive with Santa Hats and holiday treats.
Spa La La La La
Spa at The Del celebrates a Season to Sparkle with treatments designed with a little flair. A Diamond Microdermabrasion facial will get you photo-ready, while our Shimmer and Shine Manicure and Gemstone Sparkle Massage will leave you relaxed and ready for the holidays. Don't forget your holiday spray tan, a blow-out from the salon and much more.
Holiday Shopping
This year's 24th Annual Collector's Ornament was inspired by the magic of The Del during the holiday season when the hotel becomes a winter wonderland – Southern California style. From the twinkling lights adorning peaks of our famed turrets to the festive atmosphere of the beachfront ice skating rink, The Del is all sparkle! The 2016 ornament captures the sparkle of The Del and comes in a beautiful, padded gift box, ready for both travel and gift-giving.
Please visit the Hotel Del Coronado's website for additional details and reservations for all of the activities listed above.
Sarah Auerswald is the co-Founder of MomsLA.com. She was treated to a preview of the Season to Sparkle at the Hotel Del Coronado for this article. Photos provided by the Hotel Del Coronado.


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From A-Disc (the record label of the Swedish Labor Movement) to Zhongguo Changpian (the state label of the People's Republic of China), this is a compendium of 230 record labels which produced political music between 1965 and 1990, the heyday of the vinyl record. Each entry features the logo of the label, and a brief synopsis of its history and any additional interesting information I could find. Truly international in scope, over two dozen countries and territories are represented, as well as a myriad of musical styles and forms.
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"'Our analysis indicates Apple, Samsung, and Huawei continue to consolidate industry profits, while many OEMs struggle to generate profits in the mature smartphone industry. We believe these OEMs will likely further consolidate market share and share of industry profits given their scale advantages. However, we believe Apple will grow its share of industry profits with its strong customer base and growing share of the premium tier market,' noted Cannacord Genuity analyst's in a separate report provided to me," Evans writes. "The latter report also points out the biggest difference between all three top tier makers – the average selling price of each device:"
Smartphohe ASPs
• Apple: $606
• Samsung: $235
• Huawei: $243
Evans writes, "This makes it pretty clear that the market share numbers of Apple's two biggest competitors are boosted by their trade in low and mid-range devices, rather than iPhone equivalents."
Read more in the full article here.
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August 31st, 2009 -- by Bacchus
"Just Lie Back And Think Of England"
Allow me to present a column, in which Mistress Matisse takes off her dominatrix hat and goes out to have some non-kinky sex. Hilarity ensues.
3-word memo to the guy who though she moved too much: "Dude, consider inflatables."
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Professional Conversion Programmes and Industry Advisors to help more PMETs
- Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETS) and mid-career switchers keen to enter the Manufacturing industry can look forward to greater career support through new industry initiatives announced by Minister for Manpower Lim Swee Say at the Adapt & Grow Manufacturing Day & Technology Showcase held at the Devan Nair Institute for Employment and Employability (DNI) today. These initiatives include a SkillsFuture Career Advisor Programme and eight new Professional Conversion Programmes for the Manufacturing industry.
SkillsFuture Career Advisor Programme
- To help PMETs and mid-career switchers better understand the Manufacturing industry, 75 industry veterans and leaders in their respective fields have volunteered to step forward under the SkillsFuture Career Advisor Programme for Manufacturing, across 10 manufacturing sectors, to share their knowledge and experience with graduating students, jobseekers and PMETs at various platforms organised by NTUC's e2i (Employability and Employment Institute), and Workforce Singapore (WSG). PMETs interested in developing a career in manufacturing, who are either currently in the industry, or planning to join the industry, can tap on the deep knowledge and extensive experiences of these Career Advisors to map out their career path to up-skill, deep-skill or re-skill to be future-ready.
Professional Conversion Programmes (PCPs) for the Manufacturing Industry
- To enhance the suite of existing PCPs for the Manufacturing industry, eight new PCPs covering the Precision Engineering Sector and Regional Operations or Technical roles for entry and mid-level PMET jobs were announced. PMETs and mid-career switchers can tap on the new PCPs, offered under the Adapt and Grow initiative, to acquire the necessary skills and competencies in the manufacturing industry. Companies participating in these PCPs will enjoy wage and training subsidies when they hire PMETs and mid-career switchers.
Technology Showcase and Career Fair
- The Technology Showcase at the DNI exhibited how Industry 4.0 technologies helps companies harness robotics, automation and digitalisation in their work processes to transform the future of the manufacturing industry and create higher quality jobs. The Technology Showcase featured eight companies which demonstrated how their employees could carry out their work in a more effective and efficient manner, using Industry 4.0 technologies ranging from robotics, robotic-powered exoskeletons, augmented reality and automation systems. These create opportunities for career development and growth for employees, and at the accompanying Career Fair, over 900 vacancies were offered by 31 companies looking to fill positions such as Robotic Application Engineer, System Engineer and Technology Development Engineer at the career fair. All 31 employers are on board the Career Support Programme (CSP) and PCPs to help mid-career switchers and unemployed mature job seekers.
- Mr Tan Choon Shian, Chief Executive of WSG said, "WSG will enhance our efforts to help jobseekers adapt to the changing employment landscape and enter sectors, including the Manufacturing industry, which have good jobs. The eight newly launched PCPs for the Manufacturing industry will prepare PMETs to take on quality jobs in the manufacturing sector as it continues its transformation towards Industry 4.0. Interested jobseekers can also better understand the industry requirements and career progression through the SkillsFuture Career Advisors Programme. We encourage companies, including SMEs, to tap on the various government initiatives to transform and grow through tapping on technology to become more manpower lean and create higher value-added jobs."
- Mr Gilbert Tan, Chief Executive Officer of e2i said, "e2i is geared to help companies and workers harness the benefits of Industry 4.0. Being close to our employers, training providers and workers, we can enable professionals to stay updated and deepen their competencies to meet the industry needs; and partner companies on manpower and productivity solutions. Tapping on our extensive network, we gathered 75 industry mentors so that they can empower and benefit Singaporeans interested to join manufacturing by sharing insights and advice to help them make well-informed career choices and progress in their careers."


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F# is a Microsoft .NET language that offers support for functional programming in addition to object-oriented and imperative programming. This course introduce F#, describes the templates for creating F# programs and files in Visual Studio, and describes how to implement functional and object-oriented programming with F#. You'll also learn how to use conditional expressions, work with loops, and handle exceptions with F#.
Introducing F# and Programming Functions
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- introduce F#, F# templates and F# interactive in Visual Studio, create a console app, and outline options for creating other types of F# applications
- work with functions in F# using let and do bindings
- use lambda expressions to define anonymous functions and closures in F#
- use recursive functions for numeric computing in F#
Working with Functions
- use partial application in F# functions
- implement pipelining and function chaining
- implement lazy evaluation of expressions in F#
- handle exceptions in F# programs
Functional Types and Mutability
- implement the tuple data type in F# programs
- contrast and work with discriminated unions and enums in F# programs
- use the unit type in F# programs
- use the mutable and ref keywords to manage mutability in F# programs
Program Flow Control
- use conditional expressions in F#
- use for to, for in and for while loops in F#
Object Oriented Programming in F#
- use classes including class constructors and properties as part of domain driven design in F# programs
- use methods in F# programs
- use events in F# programs
- use structures in F# programs
- use fields in classes and structures in F# programs
Interfaces and Inheritance
- implement interfaces and use object expressions in F# programs
- implement inheritance in F# programs
Static and Abstract Classes
- specify class constructors and members as static in F# programs
- implement abstract classes in F#
Working with Methods
- use delegates in F# programs
- extend existing types with type extensions in F#
Practice: Functions and Objects in F# Programs
- use F# to creating the functions required to generate a stacked calculator
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Started in January 2012, Padhaaro is the first of its kind 'welcome visitor' program in India initiated by a group of young, passionate travel enthusiasts who are trying to change the way tourists experience India. Ish Jindal, NIT Warangal, Saurabh Jain, IIT Delhi Alumnus, Hitesh Kumar Kyal, MDI Gurgaon Alumnus, and Sanchit Malik, MIT Pune are the co founders of this innovative organization. It has recently been joined by Himanshi Baranwal, IIT Delhi.
Padhaaro offers free, personalized tours of various Indian cities led by a volunteer Greeter. They have a network of active volunteer greeters who are available to give insider tips and helpful advice to tourists to make their visit to India the best that it can be. The volunteers are highly trust worthy and hence this offers an icing on the cake!
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The American College of Sports Medicine Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2017
Now in its eleventh year, a survey was completed by more than 1,800 health and fitness professionals worldwide. Forty-two potential trends were given as choices, and the top 20 were ranked and published by ACSM.
The top 10 fitness trends for 2017 are:
1. Wearable Technology: Fitness tracker sales are expected to hit $4 billion in sales this year.
2. Body Weight Training: Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable. Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get "back to the basics" with fitness.
3. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): HIIT. Maximal calorie burn and improvement in fitness level in a short amount of time.
4. Educated and Experienced Fitness Professionals. Given the large number of organizations offering health and fitness certifications, it's important that consumers choose professionals certified through programs that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as those offered by ACSM. ACSM is one of the largest and most prestigious fitness-certification organizations in the world.
5. Strength Training. Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete exercise program for all physical activity levels and genders. Preserving muscle mass as one ages is key for health.
6. Group Training: Group programs are designed to be motivational and effective for people at different fitness levels. Working out in a group as shown to helkp people workout longer and harder.
7. Exercise is Medicine. Exercise is Medicine is a global health initiative that is focused on encouraging primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans for patients and referring their patients to exercise professionals.
8. Yoga. Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation. This includes Power Yoga, Yogalates, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anurara, Kundalini, Sivananda and others.
9. Personal Training. More and more students are majoring in kinesiology, which indicates that they are preparing themselves for careers in allied health fields such as personal training. Education, training and proper credentialing for personal trainers have become increasingly important to the health and fitness facilities that employ them.
10. Exercise and Weight Loss. In addition to nutrition, exercise is a key component of a proper weight loss program. Health and fitness professionals who provide weight loss programs are increasingly incorporating regular exercise and caloric restriction for better weight control in their clients.


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A fifth-grade girls talks incessantly during class. After several warnings, you call her parents and inform them you will have to give her a D in citizenship unless she stops interrupting the lessons and the learning of the other students. The parents ask for a conference. At the conference, the parents suggest that you: Move the student away from the other students who talk; move her to the front of the room so she has more teacher supervision; read her file (she has a reading comprehension problem); consider the student's history of grades in citizenship (she received all marks of "outstanding" and "satisfactory" the year before); allow the student to bring her books home to complete work not done during class (she told her parents she could not take books home); become more alert to what is going on in class (the student told her parents that other students talked to her firstshe didn't begin the conversations). What are your thoughts about what you might do in this situation?
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I would move the student towards the front of the row so that she has no distractions in front of her. Also, I would be able to keep a closer eye on her. If she has a reading comprehension problem, I would also make sure that I am varying the presentation of the curriculum. Is my teaching too centered on a textbook? There may be other activities that involve oral presentations or some other way of learning or presenting what the student has learned. I would also make sure that I am not missing the problem behaviors that might spark her outbursts. If other students are talking to her quietly and I let it go, by the time she responds I might be more upset and call her out. I should address all instances of talking out of turn.
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This solution is best. Meeting the parents half way and addressing what they feel may be causing the issues is a great start to an open line of communication.
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I think reevaluating the ways you are presenting information in class and her classroom position could be very effective in this situation.
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I would move the student to a different location, but I would also inform the parents that some things simply cannot be changed such as bringing books home (if one student is allowed, then everyone must be allowed and apparently in this scenario, books must stay in the classroom). I would also inform the parents that I plan to make a student-teacher contract in regard to the chatter and would appreciate their support to help the student stay on task.
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I do not agree with this solution. If the student needs to complete assignments at home then you need to figure out the best way to make that happen. See if there is a text book program. Some districts allow the students to bring their textbook home if the parent puts a deposit down. Make copies of the text pages for her. Never have an "Oh Well" mentality.
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In this situation I would take the parents suggestions as constructive criticism and I would move the child to the front row where distractions would be minimized. Also I would do my research on the student and see how well she did in her classes before mine when it comes to this subject.
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Lora Cecerce, founder of Supply Chain Insights, posted a very insightful article in Forbes called "Does Better Forecasting Improve Inventory? Why I Don't Think so Anymore".
Inventory has always been necessary in supply chain management to buffer against supply and demand variability. With the advent of high-mix manufacturing and the need to produce a longer tail of SKUs with more equipment changeover, this is more true than ever before. Lora, in her recent analysis of planning benchmarking for large mult-nationals, states:
"A mistake that I see companies making over and over again is improving forecasting, but not improving inventory levels because of the lack of a holistic focus. After the implementation of a forecasting system, and getting basic functionality in place and providing a reliable forecast with minimal bias and accuracy, there is only minimal value in continuing to refine the forecast. Most companies do not have a forecasting problem. Instead, they do not know how to use the forecast to drive inventory strategies.
Why do I state this so boldly? The forecast is always wrong. This is true by definition. Improving it by a few percentage points on forecast accuracy is not going to drive the improvements in inventory that most people think. While most companies focus on the numbers, it is understanding the probability of demand and translating it to supply strategies that makes a difference."
Lora counted four trends that lead her to rethink how inventory should be managed.
Cycle Stock is the Opportunity for Most Manufacturers
"Cycle stock is most effectively managed through the successful implementation of production planning. (Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. It involves complex logic on batch size, change-overs and production sequencing.) With the rise of item complexity, improving production planning becomes more important. This planning technology is tricky to implement and many of the technologies are not up to the task; but doing it well is essential."
One of the cornerstone of Invistics' solution is to view Inventory holistically as a combination of Cycle Stock and Safety Stock. It's very common for companies to order materials in large quantities, often to meet a bulk discount, but then to skip the next step of figuring out bulk discount savings vs cycle stock inventory management costs. Even if you save 20% by ordering a years worth of product X in bulk, you must account for the holding, movement, and obsolescence risk of that left over inventory as it sits in your warehouse for the next year.
Download our Whitepaper to Learn More: Optimizing Cycle Stock, Lot Sizes, and Rhythm Wheels in High-Mix Manufacturing
Inventory is the Most Important Supply Chain Buffer, but Requires Design
"The most important buffers–shock absorber for volatility– in the supply chain is inventory and manufacturing capacity. The reduction of cost and improving asset utilization is usually the charter of the supply chain team. As assets become more and more utilized, manufacturing loses the ability to buffer volatility through manufacturing capacity optimization. In parallel, with more and more manufacturing outsourcing, companies lose the capability to buffer through the use of manufacturing capacity. As a result, inventory becomes the critical buffer to absorb demand and supply volatility. Designing the supply chain and making conscious choice about push-pull decoupling points, cycles, and late-stage postponement helps."
At Invistics, we also stress the design before the implementation for three reasons. 1.) It builds consensus. 2.) It develops a relevant business case to get stakeholders invested, and 3.) it identifies processes and tools that are require to support the new approach. Our workshops begins with sketching out the "As-Is" value streams vs the future "Should-be" value streams, and discusses many of the items Lora mentions such as when to use Push vs Pull.
Technology can Help
"More and more companies are purchasing inventory technologies, but failing to give planners time to plan. This is a mistake. With the rise of the global multi-national. There is more and more need for an inventory planning role to manage the form and function of inventory and develop inventory strategies. Buying the technology and not having clear processes and accountability does not help. We are still in our infancy in the use of multi-tier inventory optimization technologies, but as shown in Figure 2, there is a strong impact when implemented correctly."
Most high-mix environments will require technology due to sheer numbers. Traditional "rule of thumbs" approaches to inventory management such as "let's hold 4 weeks of supply for product X" are becoming more and more outdated in a world where demand and supply rates fluctuate quickly. Often times you need a tool that can drill down into the just the items you are managing, to pull data from multiple computer systems, and can give you an accurate solution without tying up IT resources to sustain. If interested, here is a demo of a multi-tier inventory optimization technology called the Inventory Advsior: https://www.invistics.com/inventory-optimization-software/
Executive Understanding
"One of the surprises for me in the benchmark data is the gap in understanding of inventory strategies by the supply chain executive team. The concepts of planning and the management of form and function of inventory are not well understood. Most executives believe that the answer lies in having a better forecast. They are not able to have a discussion on the form and function of inventory. It takes training. The strategy requires careful definition with finance. However, it is worth it. Inventory turns correlate to market capitalization, and who can argue with improving market capitalization?"
Leadership is the key to sustainability. All the planning and software tools in the world aren't enough to effect change if your companies management isn't on board with visible metrics and staff training to ensure the new processes are being implemented with care.
To share with you an example from Invistics past, we completed a new inventory management workshop at a large company where we "capped" inventory using Pull-driven methods. Later on, when we came back to audit the shop floor, planners were still relegating to their old habits and focused only on maximizing machine utilization even when there was no demand for more of the product. In the planner's eyes, the waste was due to letting a machine sit "unused", instead of the storage and handling cost of the piles of unnecessary inventory. Leadership is key to bridge such communication gaps.
We hope this blog article was educational. If you have any questions or would like a consultant with Invistics please contact us using the contact button at the top of the page. And oh, a Happy Holidays to all.


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