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When an occasion calls for luxury in abundance, this commanding collection offers a royal delicatessen's worth of imported goods.
An unparalleled collection of charcuterie, imported French cheeses and gourmet pairings, both savory and sweet, served in a large hamper. When the occasion calls for luxury in abundance, this commanding collection offers a royal delicatessen's worth of imported fare.
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- Spanish Iberico Ham, Monte Chevre Truffle Goat Cheese.
- Stuffed Olives, Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Barrel Aged Balsamic.
- Blood Orange Olive Oil, White Truffle Oil, Toscano Fennel Salami.
- Four Artisan Cheeses, Dipped Chocolate Oranges, and more.
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Each gourmet item is carefully assembled inside this hamper to safeguard the shipping process. A free card is included with your personal message or greeting, as well as complimentary scissors so your recipient can easily open their gift.
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Cantalet DoreA rich, earthy, and sharp cow's milk cheese from Auvergne, France.
MontChevre Truffle LogCreamy goat's milk cheese flecked with savory truffles.
Belgian Chocolate Truffle BoxEnjoy a variety of four couverture Belgian chocolate truffles, made with premium ingredients for a luxurious tasting experience.
Boyajian Balsamic VinegarThis balsamic vinegar is imported from Modena, Italy. Aged for up to 12 years, it is selected for its "dryness," flavor and aroma, reminiscent of autumn leaves.
Fanciful FruitChoice dried fruit picked from California's fertile valleys. Includes apricots, plums, and more. A wholesome, delicious snack from Torn Ranch.
Jamon Iberico de BellotaWidely considered to be the world's finest ham, Jamon Iberico de Bellota originates from free-range hogs that roam the oak forests of Western Spain feeding on acorns. The end result is a wonderfully marbled, nutty meat unlike any other.
Orange Blossom HoneyFrom Savannah Bee Company, this all-natural, Florida-grown honey explodes with floral and citrus flavors.
Strawberry Pome FraisAll natural, classic gel candies sanded in fine sugar, from Torn Ranch. Four piece box.
White Truffle OilPressed grapeseed oil infused with the essence of white truffle, for adding an umami presence to sautes, salads, and fresh baked bread.
Petit BasqueAn approachable sheep's milk cheese with succulent notes of caramel and stone fruit.
La Cigogne Elderflower TommeA creamy Alsatian cheese laced with fragrant elderflower blossoms.
Belgian Chocolate PearPremium Belgian hollow Milk Chocolate in the shape of a pear, foil wrapped and decorated with a whimsical leaf.
Blood Orange Olive OilOrganic Morro blood oranges are stone-pressed with California olives to create this vibrant oil for drizzling, marinating, and seasoning.
Chocolate Dipped Orange SlicesGlazed navel orange slices are partially dipped in dark chocolate for a striking look and unique flavor.
Fig and Orange SpreadSummer's best figs laced with a tangy twist of orange create a fruit spread ripe for pairing with cheeses, topping toasts, and brightening desserts.
Maille Dijon Originale MustardCreamy texture, perfectly spiced taste, and smooth finish -- the Grand Champion at the 19th Annual World-Wide Mustard Competition.
Regalis Manzanilla OlivesManzanilla olives are known for their delicate flavor, making them extremely popular to use in your favorite martini. Manzanilla is high in oil content and low in saturated fat making it very pleasant on the palate as well as containing all the nutritional elements of top-quality olive oil.
Stuffed PeppersSweet hot peppers filled with Austrian cream cheese in savory herb-splashed oil.
Zoe's Uncured SalamiGarlic, pepper, and cream sherry wine come together in this natural uncured salami with no added nitrates.
Toscano Fennel Spiced SalamiSlow cured Olli salami crafted from heritage breed hogs and aromatic spices.
Cantalet Dore
Sometimes described as the French cousin of English Farmhouse Cheddar, Cantalet is a semi-hard cow's milk cheese that displays fresh buttery flavors when young then deepens into a sharp, earthy expression of its native Auvergne region as it matures. The paste is dense, rich, and creamy with a slight crumble that increases with age, while the rustic rind brings to mind the long history of the style, dating back 2,000 years to the time of the Gauls and coming to prominence at the table of Louis XIV. This is truly a heritage cheese worth savoring.
Cantalet Dore complements a vast variety of reds, but for an off-the-path experience open a bottle of gold-toned Gewurztraminer and enjoy the interplay of sweet, aromatic wine with the umami-edged Cantalet.
La Cigogne Elderflower Tomme
La Cigogne (translation: "The Stork") is a unique semi-hard cow's milk tomme seemingly plucked straight from one of the pastoral meadows of its native Alsace. Sunny and lean like a traditional tomme, yet surprisingly creamy, La Cigogne lingers on the palate with delicate milk and a light vanilla sweetness. There is also -- quite literally -- a bouquet of floral notes to be discerned in the ivory-toned paste as the cheese is infused with the lacy elderflower blossoms that can be seen blooming on the hills of Alsace every spring. Four months of aging seasons the cheese and integrates the flavor of the blossoms beautifully.
Restrain La Cigogne with a dry Alsatian Riesling -- try Heimbourg or Clos Windsbuhl -- or bring its vanilla and honey spice to the forefront with an unfiltered farmhouse ale.
MontChevre Truffle Log
Creamy, unctuous, and bracingly tart with capric acid, goat's milk cheese is truly a force to be reckoned with. Artisan maker MontChevre has perfected a balanced, approachable example of the style. Their milk is collected from local herds then slowly drained and folded for a smooth cheese with real depth. Here they've added another layer to their usual flavor profile; this tender cheese is flecked with truffle shavings, infusing it with an indelible umami presence and creating a savory, rich take on chevre.
When it comes to matching goat's milk, there really is no substitute for a good Sancerre; the sprightly acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc grape cleanses and preps the palate for another bite without overpowering the tartness of the cheese. Go for a bottle of Lucien Crochet or Gerard Boulay.
Petit Basque
Though it may share a herringbone-patterned rind and an area of origin with the better known Manchego, Petit Basque is a sheep's milk beauty entirely its own. Succulent and creamy with a smooth, inviting paste, Petit Basque is less gamey and more approachable than many of its more "sheepy" brethren. Which is not to say it's simple; roasted nuts, stone fruit, and a subtle note of caramelized creme brulee shell all offer themselves to the attentive palate in a robust slice of this refreshingly young cheese from the Pyrenees.
Match an agreeable wedge of Petit Basque with an equally generous bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau for an exuberant and immediate fruit forward pairing, perfect for an early evening cheese course or a late summer picnic.
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This is stage 2 of a three part series detailing the restoration of one beaten, neglected, then beaten again 1993 GT and its transformation into a one-of-a-kind '93 Cobra convertible. Stage 1 included an essential tune-up, new clutch, body work and fresh paint in preparation for stage 2. The horrendous duct taped intake found with the car has been replaced with an SR Performance cold air intake ahead of schedule just so the tired 5.0 could be driven safely to the paint booth.
Stage 2 – Project Fox Body
Wheels & Miscellaneous Exterior
Picking up where we left off, stage 2 pays close attention to the details both on the interior and exterior of the car. Starting with the wheels, what Cobra replica would be
complete without a set of Cobra style rims? We chose a black finish with chrome lip to set off our vibrant competition orange paint job. To fit the 5 lug 10 anniversary Cobra style rims, a 5 lug conversion kit and rear disc brakes were installed. This is a common swap seen with many Fox Body builds as it allows for fitment of a wider selection of rims and brake options.
To stay on point and get this project car as close to an authentic Cobra as possible, our GT received a set of '93 Cobra tail light lenses; a small change that made a huge difference in the car's rear end appearance. A true restoration project wouldn't be complete without paying special detail to the little odds and ends. With this in mind, the missing cowl grill and dry rotted windshield molding was replaced, along with a new set of wiper arms. Again, these are small changes that go a long way in adding value to the overall appearance of this Fox Body.
Convertible Top & Interior Restoration
Probably the biggest eye sore on this 1993 GT was the tattered and crumbling convertible top. To mend this, basically the entire top had to be rebuilt. We went with a new, OEM quality replacement top, tinted rear glass, top pads, boot cover, new cable, J hooks and alignment pins. No restoration project is complete without replacing all of the old and cracking molding and weather stripping on the car. What is seen by some as a tedious and somewhat annoying task, replacing this stripping is one of the finer details that, if not done or completed properly, will have you critiqued at shows and leave the car with an "almost" finished look.
Digging into the car, it was easy to see the interior hadn't fared much better than the outside of this Mustang. Fortunately, the dash, which can be a hard find for those looking, wasn't in too bad of shape. After a quick sanding, some primer and paint our dash was back to new condition. The carpet did not fair quite as well and after a quick inspection and clearly needed to be replaced. Using the old carpet as a measuring point, holes were cut and the new carpet lined up and installed. All that remained was replacing the worn-out arm and console padding, shifter boot and knob, replacing a few broken switches and tying everything together beautifully by installing a mint condition, factory radio – something offered strictly as an option on the 1993 Cobras.
After salvaging this 1993 GT convertible from a near junkyard burial, hard work and an inspired vision of a drop-top '93 Cobra have brought this once-upon-a-time clunker back to live in a spirited fashion. What could turn out as one of the few, if not only 1993 Fox Body convertibles has already proven to be a great looking restoration and useful resource for anyone looking for tips or inspiration when restoring their Fox Body.
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I've written this function a zillion times, so I decided to post it on my blog. Yes, it could do more error checking (what if that new returns a NULL? what if an exception is thrown?). But it does more than zero error checking, so there you go. This is super useful if you are getting ANSI code paths from legacy APIs or if you are using boost::filesystem::path to store paths in a platform independent way (until the new boost comes out).
This particular version isn't battle tested (yet), but it does work.
// convert a path from ANSI to UNICODE on windows using std::strings // useful for converting a boost::filesystem::path into a wpath, // until those APIs get merged std::wstring convertStringToWString( std::string in ) { if (in.length() == 0 ) { return std::wstring(); } UINT wStringLength = MultiByteToWideChar( CP_ACP, 0, in.c_str(), -1, NULL, 0); if (wStringLength==0) { return std::wstring(); } LPWSTR widestr = new WCHAR[wStringLength]; wStringLength = MultiByteToWideChar( CP_ACP, 0, in.c_str(), -1, widestr, wStringLength ); if ( wStringLength ==0 ) { delete[] widestr; return std::wstring(); } std::wstring returnVal = std::wstring( widestr ); delete[] widestr; return returnVal; }


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Dependable and experience our the chimney professionals at Chimney repair charlotte NC to keep your chimney, fireplace maintenance up to date. We offer free inspections with a cleaning. Our various services include a multi-point condition report card that consists of flue, caps, and damper conditions, crown examination, flashing, investigation of smoke and fireplace smells,water stains and leaks. Contact us for more information about our chimney sweep services, or see what our customers say.


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Lately I've taken to browsing my local Radio Shack and "rescuing" some of the clearance items I come across.
Today I wandered in looking for some terminal lug strips and came out with 60' of hookup wire (can never have too much wire around, right?) and a neat little Velleman Decision Maker kit, both of which were on clearance.
About 15 minutes at the bench, and this simple little kit was all assembled. It's basically a binary magic 8 ball. Press the button and the LEDs flash quickly, eventually slowing down until one of them stays lit.
It's all through hole components, and is very easy to assemble making it an excellent kit for someone learning how to solder. Perfect for introducing soldering techniques to a kid.
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Shrill - Season 1, Episode 05: Article
This series offers more of the wonderful comedy we live with Annie, a girl who dreams of changing her life completely without any change in her extra weight. The series begins where the decision-making process forces Annie to change her life with the help of her best friend Fran. It seems that Annie will have full knowledge of how much she has changed, who she is and what she wants from her life.
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Release: 2019
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The Be Well Chiropractic
Team is Here to Help You
Here in middle Tennessee, sinus, and allergy issues are commonplace. This article discusses why they are a problem and how we can you manage your sinuses in a safe and natural way.
How the sinuses work: The sinuses are channels around the brain and under the skull that act like one river with many branches. The river is designed to bring nutrients into the area and remove waste and toxins. These rivers of sinuses all meet in the back of the head, called the confluence of sinuses. Then they become channels again to drain behind the second molar in the cheek, through the eyes, out the nose, and down the throat. There are 'lakes' or 'reservoirs' in the face: in the cheeks and above the eyes – commonly referred to the 'sinuses'. But they are the end point, the little pond of the overflow. Do you see why if we just treat these little areas for the problem, we are not getting to the cause?! We must work with the body, it is just doing its job to protect us.
What happens when a sinus issue caused by a virus or allergen becomes a problem is that an area of the cranium gets stuck. Based on the above analogy, that is where 'mosquitos and algae' would breed causing inflammation and infection and become a breeding ground for bacteria.
Chiropractic adjustments take into account the main area that gets stuck. The first vertebra. C1 – the off switch – the bone surrounding the brain stem. This is a highly mobile bone and if it is not moving well, it will block the sinus channel causing back up into the ears and head. In fact, the ear is not an isolated body part and to have an ear infection, you must have fluid back up. Likewise, if you have no infection but fluid back up, you will get a sharp pain in the ear because the 7th Cranial nerve is being pressurized. Almost like a pinched nerve! This nerve branches into the alveolar nerves which run above the gums in the sinus channels of the mouth. You can often be fooled that you have a cavity.
We certainly can't un-pollinate the Earth, nor would we want to. But another reason your sinuses may be 'worsening' is that your liver is overtaxed. A good gentle liver cleanse can do wonders for the body's ability to clear the sinuses.
Sinus drugs: Antihistamines are against the immune histamine response, so they dry up certain areas of the body. The antibodies are still working but the drug covers up all the nasty symptoms. One negative side effect is that your nose and face are dried up but your brain is still pumping out sinus fluid to protect itself – causing a nasty headache. Again, this is why correction of the sinus channel flow is important through chiropractic adjustments.
Craniopathy: Please see the craniopathy page under 'How We Do'. Moving the sphenoid bone (the key bone of the brain) which is behind the eyes, releases this sinus channel causing drainage. When I moved to Tennessee because of the high pollen count trapped in this little valley we call home, I learned craniopathy and it is now a key aspect of my practice. Likewise, my husband performs sphenoid and C1 adjustments with his care.
The difference for your life is: What do you do with this What is the Quality of Life that you want to have? Who is on Team You? At BE Well Chiropractic, we work with the three causes of stress and pain in the body" Physical, Mental, Emotional. Is the cause of all your stress and pain still there It is about getting the spine in line and also being your health coach to live a better Quality of Life: Call Be Well Chiropractic Franklin TN: (615) 967-7585. Dr. Janelle Farris is here to help get you out of pain and improve your quality of life.
Marcie English
Jenn Weithman
Brittany Craft
Alysse Warburton
Chasity Hood
Denise McLain
Bonnie Hohler
Becca Stoll
"(My experience) has been amazing and I have formed a wonderful relationship with both doctors. They continue to research how to show me more exercises and treatment plans to help strengthen my body."
"My body has adjusted better as time has gone by and feels very flexible and strong doing long days at work."
Candace Gilg
"I've gotten a lot better and have learned how to take care of my own body with stretches and exercises Dr. Janelle has given me specifically for my body type."
"I would recommend not just seeing a chiropractor, but seeing Dr. Janelle. She's knowledgeable and thorough and will give you the best plan to bring you into a healthier lifestyle"
Fred Johnson
"I loaded up on Tylenol and other pain medications and tried getting frequent massages, which only provided temporary relief. I was always in pain and stiff."
"I absolutely love this office and staff. Dr. Greg gave me a great program of treatments and exercises (and) I started to feel relief after the very first session."
Michelle Smith
"Chiropractic should be in one's priority list, just as taking vitamins and eating healthy. A must try, as you may not know how much better you can feel. Depending on the issue, I strongly feel chiropractic care is important to feeling healthy and staying active."
Wendy Cripe
"I was kind of scared of the adjustments but I figured chiropractic care was the only medical care that could "fix" the problem. Dr. Hutti was very kind and good about explaining what was going on in a clear way that was easy to understand for an average person with no medical background."
"(Dr. Hutti) recommended continued adjustments to re-align the vertebrae, daily exercises to keep movement and to strengthen my muscles, to hold vertebrae in the correct position."
"I am so thankful for their knowledge and help!"
Anna Clark
Anna starting coming to Be Well Chiropractic with lung complications due to cystic fibrosis. She was having middle back pain mainly due to coughing. She has "always been a huge fan of chiropractic care when it comes to keeping (her) immune system at its strongest."
"Dr. Janelle has been a huge factor and partner in my health. When your body is aligned right it can heal itself so much easier. I think chiropractic care is crucial to my health and quality of life."
Since seeing Dr. Janelle her "breathing has become much easier and more free."
Heather Dupes
Deion Sims
"I am better now than when I first came. I continue to get/feel better with every visit. I am learning things that I believe will allow me to stay healthy for a very long time."
Donna Hartman
"I find that going to Dr. Greg was very helpful. I tried everything else (and) nothing seemed to help. My headaches are gone. I would recommend trying Dr. Greg. It does work."
Lauren Forsythe
Her first impression of chiropractic, this office, and the doctor was that "Dr. Janelle has a holistic approach that will have long-term benefits." She was "very impressed with her knowledge and her approach."
Since seeing Dr. Janelle, Lauren has gained back her range of motion in her neck and back. The numbness in her leg has gone away, the pain in her rib has lessened, and she no longer has headaches.
"I would recommend improving your lifestyle habits such as diet, physical activity, and chiropractic care."
"I feel that this is a life-changing practice and that (chiropractic) is necessary for a healthy life."
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"(I) feel so much better and the pain is practically gone."


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The headline should tell you everything you need to know, but in case you want details, Volkodav dressed his dog up as Amaterasu (the main character of Okami) for Otakon 2011. The puppy, named Dante, is a one and a half year old Samoyed, in case you want to go get your own Amaterasu puppy.
There have been some really great cosplay costumes over the years but this might just take the cake for me. For more views of the costume, check out Volkodav's deviant art page. I think Dale's corgis may have competition in the cute puppy department.
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How Germany stacks up against its European neighbors
Updated 1001 GMT (1801 HKT) September 11, 2017
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(CNN)When German voters head to the polls on September 24, they'll have to choose from a record 42 parties, but there are just two realistic candidates for Chancellor -- incumbent Angela Merkel, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and her Social Democratic Party (SPD) rival, Martin Schulz.
Immigration is still a top concern for many German voters after more than a million asylum seekers entered the country over the past two years, but other issues such as income inequality, climate change and an aging population are equally divisive.
Here's how Germany stacks up against its European neighbors on these issues, and what Merkel and Schulz plan to do about them.
At 4%, Germany has a very low rate of unemployment. And it's been falling fairly consistently -- from a high of 11.5% -- since 2005.
But although the number of full-time jobs has risen, there's been a bigger increase in the number of part-time and low-paid jobs. According to the Federal Employment Office, 4.7 million Germans rely solely on so-called "mini-jobs," which tend to be lower paying and insecure.
Schulz has promised to crack down on precarious forms of employment, pledging to offer workers a way into more secure jobs.
Merkel has herself hired several employees from her own government office to work as "mini-jobbers" on her election campaign -- for which she has been widely criticized -- but wants to see workers in these jobs benefit from the same wage increases as regular employees.
When asked about the hirings at a news conference, she said she saw no problem with employing people on these contracts.
Although Germans earn more on average than British, French, Spanish and Italian workers, incomes have stagnated over the past decade and are now slightly lower than in 2008.
Between 2008 and 2015, the number of people at risk of poverty rose nearly 10%, leaving one in six Germans at risk.
Tackling in-work poverty is a key part of Schulz's campaign.
"Whoever believes that good work deserves fair pay must vote SPD," he said at a recent rally.
The CDU manifesto says that "everyone should be able to afford to live from what they earn," but Merkel herself has said little on the issue, choosing to focus primarily on the country's low unemployment rate.
Figures show that incomes are a little more equal in Germany than in many of its European neighbors. But income inequality has hardly budged over the last decade.
It's a key concern for German voters and a central topic in the election campaign, particularly among Germany's left-wing parties.
"Zeit für mehr Gerechtigkeit" ("time for more fairness/justice") is Schulz's primary campaign slogan and a staple in his speeches.
Asked about social inequality in a live YouTube interview in August, Merkel spoke about employment figures and her government's success in raising the minimum wage.
Although Germany tops the list for asylum applications this year, the number is a lot lower than in 2015-2016, when the country received more than 1.2 million applications.
The presence of so many asylum seekers has pushed the number of foreigners in Germany to a record 18.6 million. Around half of Germans say they are worried about the integration of refugees and about immigration more broadly.
Merkel has defended her 2015 "open door" policy while insisting that the events of that year must not be repeated.
"We want the number of refugees arriving in Germany to be permanently low," her party's manifesto reads.
Schulz is calling for all European countries to take their fair share of refugees. "We stand for a humanitarian refugee policy," the manifesto says.
Germany climbed eight places on the Global Terrorism Index to 41 after six people were killed by terror attacks in 2015 -- the country's first terror-related deaths since 2007. Further attacks in 2016 killed 22 people and injured many more.
The attacks led to calls for stricter immigration controls and increased support for the anti-immigrant party Alternative for Germany.
The same year saw more than 3,500 attacks on refugees and refugee hostels, leaving 560 people injured including 43 children, according to a government document.
Both Merkel and Schulz have pledged to put 15,000 more police officers on Germany's streets and to continue investing in anti-terrorism measures.
The SPD has also promised to tackle the growing problem of right-wing extremism.
Germany emits more CO2 per capita than many of its neighbors, including Austria, Denmark, Italy and Spain.
It's an issue that concerns the majority of voters. A recent survey showed that more Germans are worried about climate change than about war or terror attacks.
Germany also looks likely to miss its 2020 target for reducing emission levels, which have barely changed since 2009.
A bigger proportion of Germany's energy comes from renewable sources than in the Netherlands or Poland -- but countries such as Norway and Iceland are far ahead.
Most voters want Germany to do better. In a recent survey, 95% of those asked said that the growth of renewable energy was important or very important.
Both the conservatives and the Social Democrats are promising to expand the production of renewables in Germany -- but they're not setting any targets.
There are now more retirees than ever before, while the proportion of working-age Germans to support them has been falling for the past three decades.
Pensioner poverty has emerged as an important election issue. More than 17% of Germans aged 65 and over are at risk of poverty, compared to 15.5% in 2008.
Schulz wants to stabilize pension levels using public money, and has pledged not to raise the retirement age higher than 67 before 2030.
Merkel's party manifesto offers no new plans to tackle the challenge, describing the policies of the past 12 years as "successful" and promising more of the same.
Germany spends a smaller proportion of its GDP than the UK and Italy on its military -- and less than even Norway and Finland, countries that very rarely mobilize their troops.
Earlier this year, Merkel came under fire from US President Donald Trump for spending less than 2% on defense -- the requirement for NATO countries.
She has promised to meet that target by 2024. Germany also plans to increase its troop levels by 20,000 over the next seven years to nearly 200,000, as reported by German media.
Schulz calls for the removal of US nuclear weapons from German soil and rejects any "spiral of rearmament."


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Sky Power 45A ESC - SBEC Specifications:Weight: 2.3 oz (65 grams)
Dimensions: 2.9 x 1.3 x 0.5 inches (73 x 32 x 13mm)
Battery: 2 - 6 cell Lipo, or 6 - 16 NiMh/NiCd
Current: 45 amp continuous, 60A burst
BEC: 5 volt, 6 amp switch-mode
PWM: 8 Khz
Safe 'power on' protection. Motor will not start if the ESC is connected to power when the transmitter throttle is in the 'on' position, or if there is no signal from the receiver.
Ferrite ring for reducing signal interference
Auto motor shutdown if signal is lost for more than 3 seconds
Over-heat protection reduces power output if 100C is reached


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Based on the epic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the genre-defining Dynasty Warriors series depicts the massive battles ignited by the fall of the Han Dynasty when three rebellious states moved to overthrow the Emperor of China. Expanding over the original with a new combat engine, Dynasty Warriors 6 delivers the exhilaration of single-handedly destroying thousands of soldiers on massive fields of combat. The lightning-fast king-fu fighting, fluid animation, intuitive combat system and immersive game environments push the limits of tactical action!
Curious about stats? Wondering about targets? Read our Dynasty Warriors 6 guide!
A Dynasty Warriors game like you've never seen before! Well, not really, but there are a few changes this time. Read More »
KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Dynasty Warriors 6 has reached gold status and will ship to North American retailers beginning February 19, 2008. Dynasty Warriors 6 will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Read More »
A little richer than "same old, same old," but still far from groundbreaking. Read More »
Also known as: Dynasty Warriors VI, "Guan Yu" PS3 Project [working title], Shin Sangoku Musou 5
Release Region: United States
Release Date: February 19, 2008
Publisher: KOEI
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Release Date: March 7, 2008
Publisher: KOEI
Release Region: Australia
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If you use spreadsheets in your work, the first course will revolutionize the way you look at data, and help you avoid the pain of trying to decipher columns and rows packed with data. Chasing your tale based on a guess, you lose double: wasted resources, and what you could have done
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You will need a pencil, an eraser, some graph paper preferably, a straight edge, a calculator, a computer and spreadsheet software would be nice, but most of all, your uncomputer… your mind.
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Vol. LXIV, No. 41
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:30 a.m.: Dennis Shrock presents a lecture, "Brahms and the Requiem"; Westminster Choir College, Princeton. He will lead the Westminster Symphonic Choir at 11:30 a.m. 2 to 7 p.m.: Hopewell Community Farmers Market; Hopewell Train Station.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Lunch and Learn series for Caregivers of Seniors, "Coping With Memory Loss"; Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Road, Princeton.
2 p.m.: Me and My Girl; Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pa. Also at 8 p.m.
4 to 7 p.m.: Reduce…Reuse…Recycle: Blawenburg Reformed Church Fall Rummage Sale; Memorial Hall, 416 Route 518, Blawenburg.
5 p.m.: Alice Waters will be the Belknap Visitor in the Humanities Council at Princeton University; McCosh Room 50, Princeton University.
10 a.m.: Quaker Bridge Mall Kids Club pumpkin decorating; Center Court, Quaker Bridge Mall.
7 p.m.: The Crisis Ministry's 30th Anniversary Lecture Series, "Re-Imagining Charity"; Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street.
7 to 10 p.m.: Fred Astaire One Year Anniversary Party with dinner, dancing, and Pro-Am Show; Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Princeton Shopping Center.
9:30 a.m. to Noon: English as a Second Language Class; Lawrence Community Center. For more information call (609) 497-2100 x329.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Guided Tours of Drumthwacket; Route 206. Reservations required, call (609) 683-0057 or visit www.drumthwacket.org.
11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Princeton Skating Club open house; Lisa McGraw Rink, Princeton Day School.
1 to 4 p.m.: Small Dog Rescue will hold a Wooffest Adoption Day; Stage Coach Pizzeria, 274 Monmouth Road, Millstone Township.
1:30 to 3 p.m.: Insight Meditation Open House; Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Skillman. Free.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: ROCK-tober Hike in the Sourland Mountains; Sourland Mountain Preserve, East Mountain Avenue parking lot, Somerset County.
7:30 p.m.: Bicentennial Concert; Lawrenceville School, Edith Memorial Chapel.
8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Troupe performance, "Far & in Between"; Solley Theatre, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.
8 p.m.: Academy Award Winner and Comedian Steven Wright performs at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial; 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton.
8 p.m.: Princeton University Jazz Program; Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
11 a.m.: Open Worship on Annual Men's Day; Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 170 Witherspoon Street.
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Breast Cancer Awareness event with complimentary clinical breast screenings offered by Princeton Radiation Oncology; Waterside Villas, One Overlook Drive, Monroe Township.
6:30 p.m.: Eric Foner and Cornel West will discuss Lincoln and Slavery in America; Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street.
7:30 p.m.: An Illiad adapted from Homer; McCarter Theater.
4 to 5 p.m.: Open House for the University League Nursery School, 171 Broadmead, Princeton.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Lunch and Learn Series for Caregivers of Seniors, "When Your Family Member Resists Care"; Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Road, Princeton.
Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Noontime Recital Series featuring Beverly Owens and Kevin O'Malia; Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street.
12:15 p.m.: The Loeffler Trip performs American music; Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton.
6 p.m.: Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary Celebration; Springdale Country Club.
6 to 9:30 p.m.: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County's Autumn Culinaire 2010; Trenton Country Club.
Noon to 5:30 p.m.: Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale; Princeton Public Library. Also Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.: Bettie Linke's book signing of That's the Spirit; Body and Soul Book Store, 79 East Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg.
7 to 9 p.m.: National Chemistry Week Activities Night; Princeton University, 20 Washington Road.
7:30 p.m.: Encore showing of the 20th Century Fox movie, "I AM"; Kingston Presbyterian Church, 4565 Route 27.
8 p.m.: The Rocky Horror Show; Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope. Also at Midnight.
8 p.m.: Children's Halloween play; Mercer County Library, West Windsor branch, 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction. Also Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: "Retire in 3D!" Plan for the Future workshop; Suzanne Patterson Building, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street.
10:30 a.m.: Saturday Stories for children 2 to 8 years; Princeton Public Library.
1:30 p.m.: 3rd Annual Walk for Children in Foster Care; NJIT Campus, 164 Summit Street, Newark. Registration begins at Noon.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Arts Council of Princeton presents "Dining by Design: La Soiree Surrealiste" cocktail reception; Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Skillman.
1 to 3 p.m.: Princeton Skating Club open house; Lisa McGraw Rink, Princeton Day School.
4 p.m.: 26th Annual Gospel Extravaganza; Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church, 170 Witherspoon Street.
1 to 4 p.m.: Senior Flu Shot Clinic and Health Fair; Suzanne Patterson Building, Stockton Street. Pre-register by calling 924-7108.
2 p.m.: "Defining Moments in the Evolution of the First Lady" lecture by Dr. Myra Gail Gutin; Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street.
7 to 9 p.m.: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Lecture and Discussion; Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Lunch and Learn Series for Caregivers of Seniors, "Caregivers Stress/Preventing Burnout"; Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Road, Princeton.
12:30 p.m.: Kosher Café West program, "Jews in the Civil War"; Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction.
1:30 p.m.: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark.
7 to 8: 30 p.m.: Free lecture, "Breast Health Awareness"; Princeton HealthCare System Community Education & Outreach Center, 731 Alexander Road.
5 p.m.: Annual Home Town Halloween Parade; Hinds Plaza and Palmer Square green. Free.
7 p.m.: Youth Stages' Halloween performance of Vampire Romance Sucks!; 287 Walnut Lane, Princeton.
7 to 9 p.m.: Halloween at the Y event; Hillsborough and Somerville Family YMCAs. Free.
8 p.m.: Masquerade Ball; Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville Fall Fest; 2688 Main Street (Route 206), Lawrenceville.
10:30 a.m.: Saturday Stories for children 2 to 8 years; Princeton Public Library.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Halloween Fair & Haunted House; French American School, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton.
2 to 4 p.m.: The Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton University Art Museum host "Spooky Saturday"; Princeton University Art Museum.
6 to 7:15 p.m.: Halloween Walk at the Waldorf School of Princeton; 1062 Cherry Hill Road.
6 to 9 p.m.: "Opera is on the Menu"; Rocky Hill Inn, 137 Washington Street, Rocky Hill.
6 to 11 p.m.: Lawrence High School Class of 1970 Celebrates 40th Reunion; Princeton Marriott Hotel at Forrestal, 100 College Road, Princeton.
7 p.m.: The Rocky Horror Show; Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope.
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OK, I admit it—instead of a fancy pepper grinder on my kitchen table, I keep a pepper shaker. And it's filled with preground McCormick black pepper. Which, if Cook's Illustrated is to be believed in its test of pepper for the November/December issue (not online, sorry), is the culinary equivalent of serving Twinkies as the dessert at an elegant dinner party.
In no uncertain terms, Cook's came down firmly against preground pepper, stating that it "quickly loses all flavor and aroma and is not worth buying." And even McCormick's whole peppercorns came in dead last in the testing. Oh, ouch. Well, what should I buy then? Cook's testing, which focused on the Tellicherry peppercorns that CHOW called "the best of the best," found that the house brand Tellicherry pepper from New York fine food store Kalustyan's was tops, while a supermarket brand, Morton & Bassett's Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, came in a close second.
A sidebar, however, uncovered a pepper really worth swooning over. Parameswaran's Special Wynad Pepper is grown on one Indian estate without pesticides, and instead of being picked green, the peppercorns are allowed to ripen fully before being handpicked, sun-dried, and vacuum-packed to preserve flavor. This Porsche of peppers was praised for its floral aromas; earthy, smooth, and warm flavor; and moderate heat. It is about twice the price of Morton & Bassett's pepper, and is available via mail order.


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Welcome back!
Reminders for year 4 so far:
- Spellings will be handed out on Monday- you will be tested on Friday
- Homework will be handed out on a Friday. This is due back in on Wednesday.
- P.E is on a Monday so don't forget your kits
- 4.1 has Food Technology on a Monday and Tuesday
4.1 will be going on our first trip on Thursday 24th September- Well done if you have already brought your consent slip and money back.


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32 in. x 16 in. Awning Vinyl Window with Screen - White
The Tafco Vinyl Awning Window, White, with Insulated Glass is a maintenance free product. The perfect choice to maximize viewing in any window opening. This energy-efficient window opens easily with a few turns of the Smooth Control hardware system. Its heavy duty lock and keeper hardware is specifically designed to secure your home.
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By the way, there are so many cameras are around the world, but imaging resource selected EM5 II, the best camera of the Year. Em5 II was released in the beginning of this year (2015), since then the camera has won the trusts of countless photographers throughout the world. A compact mirrorless camera with distinct features and the world's first compact and lightweight body camera to implement 5-axis image stabilization.
Why this camera is best (According to the imaging resource)
Overall, the Olympus E-M5 II takes what we loved about the E-M5 and polishes it to perfection. Combined with the ever-growing lineup of fantastic Olympus lenses, the E-M5 Mark II is a top-notch system camera for the enthusiast photographer.
The camera with best technology…
We've tested the E-M5 II's 40-megapixel mode, and the results are very impressive. While medium-format cameras with high resolution sensors will still win on the resolution front, the level of detail the E-M5 II can deliver in its 40 megapixel mode with a good lens (and Olympus makes many such) is truly impressive. When you consider the price point, it's a tough act to follow


text: Now that the Roadster has stopped production, I thought it would be interesting to (try to) document the various options for the Roadster that were available over time. I was on the waiting list in 2008 and made my options choices at that time, but the stock market crash ended up making me wait until 2011 to get my Roadster. I have images from the web configuration, and noticed that over the years the options changed. If anyone can remember all the options, it would be great. I can list them here by editing the original post. Paint colors: Signature 100 had a dark metallic green, almost black, that was not available otherwise. Were there other exclusive Sig 100 colors? Standard 2008 models had 2 solid, 5 metallic, and 5 premium The 2011 models had 2 solid, 6 metallic, and 6 premium The final 5 VINs had one or two custom colors Seats: Besides microfiber, there were many leather options, colors, and patterns. In 2008, there were standard, premium, and premium two-tone. premium two-tone offered 2 colors out of a set of 9 total, in a traditional style, rally 1, or rally 2. the head restraint could be selected in either of the 2 selected colors. I've seen some Roadsters in the field with some really hideous combinations of interior colors! By 2011, there were standard, premium, executive, and executive + carbon fiber. base colors were reduced from 9 to 3, the 2 rally choices were reduced to 1, and the headrest was limited to matching the base color. Exterior/interior: I never paid much attention to the carbon fiber accents, so I have no idea whether they changed over time The front bumper was one obvious change, although it was never really an "option" unless you count the "2.25" models Inside, the single DIN versus double DIN was an option that is unfortunately locked in once the car is built, or at least it takes significant, non-reversible modification to change from one to the other Wheels: Nobody makes wheels for the Tesla Roadster except Tesla Motors. There have been many variations in style, and even a few mistakes where wheels were made with the wrong finish. I've actually seen some owners seek out these "mistakes" because they prefer the aesthetics of the unintentional design. Basically, there are cast and forged, with black and silver colors options for the forged (and the mistaken finish as an "option" for the cast wheels). In summary, I am mostly interested in options that have changed or disappeared over the lifetime of the Roadster. Now that the vehicle is a part of history, it seems worthwhile to document these little details.


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Delay of Out-of-Pocket Costs for Some Health Plans
Another delay in the implementation of Obamacare was recently announced. The out-of-pocket cost limits have been delayed one year for health plans that have separate administrators for specific provisions within the plan. Does your medical plan fall into this catagory?
This article from Bloomburg by Mike Dorning goes into futher detail regarding the delay.
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I made this card a couple of days ago but this is the first chance I've had to get it posted before the Muse Challenge ends later today.
This week's muse, Marion Vagg, has created a gorgeous bright card, it really stood out when it was initially posted at the beginning of the week. I wanted to create something similar but wasn't feeling inspired by my floral stamps. But then I remembered the Pink Petticoat stamps I went in search of recently as they were a free gift with Quick Cards Made Easy magazine (Issue 113 May 2013). I think its still the current publication so go grab one, there was also a little pack of Pink Petticoat papers as a freebie :)
So, here's what I produced. I decided to use the bright colours, the flowers and the sunshine yellow border of Marion's card as my inspiration...
- Stamps: Pink Petticoat - Pretty Potties stamps; Wild Rose Studio - Everyday Greetings
- Ink: Versamark; Versafine - Onyx Black
- Embossing Powder: Stampin' Up - Stampin' emboss Black
- Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Premium Cardstock (yellow); Southfield - Premium Pure White Card 200gsm; Card base from stash


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Ray Eames (1912-1988) USA
Ray Bernice Alexandra Kaiser James was an american designer, artist and filmmaker. She is seen as one of the most groundbreaking contributors in the fields of furniture design, industrial design, manufacturing, photographic arts and architecture. Together with her husband Charles Eames she produced a numerous array of work that would be considered classics. Some of their most prominent pieces are the "Eames Lounge Chair" for Herman Miller Company, the "Eames House", the coat hanger "Hang it All" and the "Wire Mesh Side Chair".


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Nylon & Acetal Shapes
Flame-Resistant, Lightweight Extruded Nylon
Plastics recently
added Sustamid«
6 FR, a lightweight,
polyamide 6
nylon, to their
North American
product line-up. Sustamid 6 FR sheets and rods have a
very high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) of 40% and are
halogen-free. This high-strength, rigid nylon is best used in
applications with high demands for both flame and wear
resistance like cable clamps and wear guides for the aerospace,
rail car, shipbuilding and mining industries. The
new material meets specifications for rail and aerospace,
including but not limited to, NFPA130 and the new
European Rail Vehicle Standard DIN EN 45545-2:2013.
This newly developed material facilitates production of
large-sized machined components and component parts in
small piece numbers. Machined parts made of flame-retardant
polyamide 6 could previously only be manufactured by
injection moulding due to technical limitations. This meant
that large dimensions and small piece numbers could not be
economically produced due to the high tool costs.
Sustamid 6 FR is just the latest innovative product
added the full line-up of the R÷chling Acetal and nylon
material offering that includes Sustarin« C (Acetal copolymer),
Sustarin« H (Acetal homopolymer/Delrin«),
Sustarin« H AF and AF DE588 (Acetal homopolymer AF
blends), Sustamid« 6G (cast nylon) and Sustamid« 66
(extruded nylon). R÷chling high-performance acetal and
nylon products have excellent mechanical and electrical
properties with the ability to maintain their physical
integrity under thermal and electrical stressors at elevated
For more information, contact Dena Jenkins, R÷chling
Engineering Plastics, 903 Gastonia Technology Pkwy.,
Dallas, NC 28034, 704-884-3506, E-mail; firstname.lastname@example.com, Web: www.roechling.com/us.
Nylon Profiles
Petro Extrusion Technologies, Inc. (PET), extrudes custom
and stock nylon shapes, in FDA, heat-stabilized and MDS
filled grades of Nylon 6 and Nylon 12. Semi-rigid or flexible
grades are available for most custom shapes. Profiles can
be made in natural, standard or custom colors as required.
Petro also offers custom cut to length capabilities.
MDS modified
GR profiles are
best suited to
protect conveyor
beds and
products from
sliding surface
friction. They
are also excellent
as striker plates and liners, these profiles require no
lubrication to lessen friction.
PET can also custom extrude profiles based on customer
For more information, contact Mike Patterson or
Julie Hanan, Petro Extrusion Technologies, Inc., 205B Hallock Ave., Middlesex, NJ 08846, 800-229-3338/908-789-3338, Fax: 908-789-0434, E-mail: email@example.com, Web: www.petroextrusions.com.
Acetal Rod & Sheet
In addition to
their extensive
nylon products,
Nylatech, Inc.
also manufactures
acetal rod and
sheet (copolymer).
Acetal offers high
strength and a resistance to impact and fatigue with a low
coefficient of friction and good wear properties especially
in wet environments.
Their full line manufacturing capabilities allow for the
production of all your stock shape needs as well as semifinished
and finished custom cast components for
increased savings and quick turnarounds.
Nylatech advantages include: custom orders manufactured
in one week or less; same day shipping for in-stock
items and short pours and flexible manufacturing for
unique non-stock requirements.
Nylatech acetal offers low moisture absorption, high
strength and stiffness, easy machining capabilities and is
FDA & NSF compliant.
The material comes in natural and black in rod ." dia.
to 6" dia. from stock and plate ." through 2" in 4 x 10'
and 2." through 4" in 2 x 4'. Custom sizes are available
to improve part yield and reduce material cost.
Nylatech are specialists in manufacturing cast nylon 6
and 6/12 as rod, sheet and tubular bar as well as finished
or semi-finished custom cast components. Available in a
variety of grades including Nylatech« Oil, PVM, SL and
NythaneÖ, these materials offer a range of properties
from self-lubricating with a low coefficient of friction to
increased impact resistance.
For more information, contact Calvin Petersen,
Nylatech, Inc., P.O. Box 455, Everson, WA 98247, 800-506-9566/360-966-2838, Fax: 360-966-2838, E-mail:
email@example.com, Web: www.nylatech.com.
High Tensile Strength,
Creep & Fatigue
Ensingerĺs Delrin«
stock shapes are
manufactured from
DuPont Delrin resin.
They possess high
tensile strength,
creep and fatigue
resistance, and
excellent toughness.
Engineers consistently
DuPont Delrin stock
shapes made by
Ensinger because of their increased physical properties,
which can be as much as 20% higher than other acetals.
Ensinger uses a proprietary extrusion process that produces
shapes with lower stress and better dimensional stability
that leads to consistent and reliable mechanical parts.
Delrin stock shapes exhibit low moisture adsorption and
are chemically resistant to hydrocarbons, solvents, and neutral
While these properties are impressive, it is the materialĺs
significantly better fatigue endurance that makes
Ensinger Delrin much more ideal for most industrial
applications than its acetal copolymer counterparts. It is
a popular choice for manufactured plastic gears. As automotive
engineers look to reduce weight, improve energy
efficiency and fuel economy, as well as lower noise output,
Delrin has become increasingly popular. Its higher
strength characteristics and better fatigue endurance
make it an excellent choice to replace metal gears while
maintaining or improving long term performance. Other
popular applications include auto safety system components;
conveyor parts, such as bushings and bearing
housings; fasteners and clips; fuel system components;
and home appliance parts.
For more information, contact Bruce Dickinson,
Ensinger, 365 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA
15301, 800-243-3221/856-227-0500, Fax: 724-746-9209, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, Web: www.ensingerplastic.com.
24" Acetal Rods
GEHR GmbH from
is the first to successfully
acetal (POM-C) rods
with a diameter of
24ö (600 mm). This
outperforms the current
maximum available
diameter of 500 mm. The rod is available from stock
in natural color in 39ö (1.0 m) lengths or can be cut to size
to meet your requirement.
Founded in 1932, and still owned by the Gehr family,
GEHR GmbH has a workforce of 250 and is one of the
world's leading manufacturers of thermoplastic semifinished
products. The company extrudes a variety of products:
thermoplastic pipes, rods, profiles and plates. The
range of materials extends from standard plastics such as
PVC, PP, PE, PE-UHMW, PMMA, to industrial plastics
such as POM, PA, PET, and high-performance plastics like
PVDF, PPS, and PEEK.
For more information, contact Greg Martino, GEHR
Plastics USA, 24 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061, 800-782-4347/610-497-8941, Fax: 610-497-8901, E-mail:
firstname.lastname@example.com, Web: www.gehrplastics.com.
Tubular Bars
Industries offers
one of the widest
ranges of extruded extra
tubular bars in
standard materials
such as HDPE,
LDPE, PPS, nylon,
acetal and Delrin«
AF. Current size
offerings range
from a combinations
of 22ö outside diameter to 1.75ö inside diameter.
Combining longer length availability than other traditional
engineering thermoplastics processes, these tubular
bars reduce machining costs and provide greater flexibility
in many applications.
For more information, contact Andrea Herrmann,
Plastifab Industries, 7777 Transcanadienne, Saint Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1L3, Canada, 800-361-4774/514-325-9840, Fax: 514-325-5222, E-mail: email@example.com,
Web: www.plastifab.ca.
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Not much to report. It's spring again and repotting season. I have done 3 trees and I think I'm done for this year. Might do some collecting but there is a lot of other things going on right now so we'll see if I find the time. Trees are doing mostly ok, I'm loosing a branch on a pine and I had a couple of creepy larvaes in the crab aple but other than that nothing bad seem to be going on.
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Under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, employers will no longer be able to offer pre-tax reimbursement to employees for health insurance premiums paid by the employee individually. If an employer offers this benefit to more than one employee, then this violates the Affordable Care Act and will subject the employer to penalties.
If you have this type of arrangement, you will have to treat the premiums paid as taxable compensation in 2014.
Since 1961, the tax law has allowed employers to treat substantiated reimbursements of health insurance premiums as a qualifying tax exempt health insurance fringe benefit. The ACA eliminated this.
Unfortunately, many small businesses have used this provision for years to provide health insurance benefits to their employees at a lower cost that having a group health plan.
Here is the guidance from the IRS in Notice 2013-54 which was released in September:
A. Guidance on HRAs and Certain other Employer Healthcare Arrangements, Health FSAs, and Employee Assistance Programs or EAPs Under the Joint Jurisdiction of the Departments
1. Application of the Market Reform Provisions to HRAs and Certain other Employer Healthcare Arrangements
Question 1: The HRA FAQs provide that an employer-sponsored HRA cannot be integrated with individual market coverage, and, therefore, an HRA used to purchase coverage on the individual market will fail to comply with the annual dollar limit prohibition. May other types of group health plans used to purchase coverage on the individual market be integrated with that individual market coverage for purposes of the annual dollar limit prohibition?
Answer 1: No. A group health plan, including an HRA, used to purchase coverage on the individual market is not integrated with that individual market coverage for purposes of the annual dollar limit prohibition.
For example, a group health plan, such as an employer payment plan, that reimburses employees for an employee's substantiated individual insurance policy premiums must satisfy the market reforms for group health plans. However the employer payment plan will fail to comply with the annual dollar limit prohibition because (1) an employer payment plan is considered to impose an annual limit up to the cost of the individual market coverage purchased through the arrangement, and (2) an employer payment plan cannot be integrated with any individual health insurance policy purchased under the arrangement.


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In a world that's constantly accelerating, cutting-edge technology is no longer exceptional – it is expected.
With South Africa having one of the largest markets in the world, Vodacom 4U has responded to these technological trends and provides a youth-oriented service and experience. With everything from Blue Tooth to the latest phones and accessories, the 4U's technical staff is intensively trained to respond with the appropriate advice and assistance.
It's not just tech-experience, it's a lifestyle.
Shop nr 103, Mountain Mill Mall
The Western Cape's biggest independent computer retailer.
Products Include Personal Computers, Hardware, Flash Disks, Printers, Scanners, Computer Programmes, Software, Monitors, Multi Media Players, Projectors
This hotel is located in the charming Boland town of Worcester, in the heart of the Breede River Valley
Experience the best hospitality the Boland has to offer at Protea Hotel Cumberland. Our Leisure Centre consists of a fully-equipped gym and squash and tennis courts.
Wining and dining at the hotel is traditional, homestyle and elegant. Other restaurants in town offer various menus should you wish to dine away from the hotel.
Accommodation ranges from standard to deluxe rooms, all fully air-conditioned, or you could spoil yourself and enjoy the luxury of the Presidential Suite. After a workout, the relaxing spa or steam bath and swimming pool will help restore lost energy and soothe aching muscles.
Shop 34, Mountain Mill Mall
Starters, Main Meals, Lunches, Wine.
Trading Hours Monday to Saturday : 10am – 9pm
Sundays & public holidays: 10am – 3pm
Specialising in fashionable clothing for the fuller figured woman.
Products Include:
Tops, Jackets , Pants, Denims, Dresses, Skirts, Lingerie, Bags, Accessories, Footwea
The home of gourmet coffees and exotic teas. The largest variety of Arabica coffees and teas from the best growing regions in the world.
We also stock a large variety of tea and coffee accessories.
Products Include:
Gourmet Coffee, Ground Coffee, Beans, Fine Teas, Fine Bone China, Coffee Machines, Related Accessories, Hospitality Equipment
Clicks Pharmacy offers convenient and affordable healthcare, whilst Clicks Clinics offer mother and baby care, family planning, vaccinations and preventative wellness services, such as cholesterol and glucose screenings, blood pressure testing and HIV testing and counselling.
Store No 111
Landmark Close to Entrance 1
Trading Hours:
Mon-Fri: 09h00-19h00
Sat: 08h00-18h00
Sun: 09h00-17h00
Jet is a discount clothing and footwear retailer, catering to the needs of families in Southern Africa. It is a company that was created to serve a huge and important market: the people of Africa who want a choice of good quality, affordable fashion.
Today, Jet has more than 220 stores in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland, all of which stock a range of quality labels for the entire family
Products Include:
Ladies & Mens wear, Infants, Pumps & Boots, Accessories, Niara Range, Intimates, Preschool Girls & Boys, Toddler , Sneakers, Donatella
With over 200 stores located in prime shopping centres and CBDs in Southern Africa, Foschini is the top-to-toe destination for the fashionable woman. These stores offer ladieswear, footwear, accessories, fine jewellery, cosmetics and fragrances, as well as kidswear. Foschini is the second largest departmental retailer of cosmetics in South Africa, representing the major international brands including Clarins, Clinique, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Yardley and L'Oreal.
Products Include:
Ladies Clothing, Lingerie, Accessories, Handbags, Swimwear, Footwear, Jewellery, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Kids Clothing
African Bank provides unsecured credit products to South Africa's domestic market. In January 2008, ABIL acquired Ellerines Holdings Limited, a successful and established credit and cash retail furniture and appliance business. ABIL now consists of two underlying operations; the African Bank business unit, providers of unsecured credit; and the Ellerines Holdings Limited business unit, consisting of retail and financial services operations.
Products Include:
Personal Loans , Credit Cards, Savings Accounts, Payroll Deducted Loans, Employer Corporate Services
At Miladys the belief is that fashion isn't about age, it's about attitude. This fashion retailer provides classic and updated classic clothing, footwear, intimate wear and accessories to women throughout South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia. Brands include Rene Taylor which caters for the fuller figured woman, Ml for classic and contemporary formal and leisurewear apparel, and Sequel for intimate and sleepwear. Targeting women between the ages of 30 and 55, Miladys' mission is to provide our customers with a shopping experience that exceeds expectations with product assortments that give pleasure and satisfaction in buying and wearing.
Products Include:
Rene Taylor, Tops & Pants, Shoes, Skirts, Denims, Dresses, Bags, Accessories, Jackets, Lingeriner
Woolworths sells food, clothing and homeware as well as an increasing number of cellular products. It also offers financial services in the form of storecards, the Woolworths Visa card and loans. Stores are located throughout the country and these vary in the combination of products that they sell. Some offer only food, others a combination of food and homeware and others – our 'full-line' stores – contain Woolworths total range.
Products Include:
Food & Wine, Beauty Products, Kitchenware, Bathroom Accessories, Men's & Ladies Clothing, Homeware, Accessories, Mobile Connections & Cellphones, Magazines.
Edgars operates full line department stores and is the leading retailer of clothing, footwear, textiles and accessories in southern Africa. Underpinning our aforementioned customer service deliverables is a merchandise offering that provides a dominant assortment of trendy and fashionable product that represents clear value in terms of both quality and price. We remain the leading national distributor of top global brands, supplemented by a value-for-money range of core merchandise, including sportswear and other commodity products relevant to our customer segment.
Products Include: Men's Clothing, Ladies Clothing, Kids Clothing, Activewear, Cellphones, Cosmetics, Eyewear, Footwear, Fragrances, Home Living
Store No 90
Landmark Opposite the Information Stand
Trading Hours Monday – Thursday: 09h00 – 18h00
Friday: 09h00 – 19h00
Saturday: 09h00 – 17h00
Sunday: 09h00 – 15h00
Totally international, a place just for the guys of all ages.
Products Include:
Pants, Shirts, Ties, Shorts, T-shirts, Belts, Formal Shoes, Casual Shoes, Sneakers, Cellphones
Shop nr 36, Mountain Mill Mall
Big on Family. Big on Pizza.
Breakfast , Starters & Salads, Pizza Breads, Pizzas, Tramezzinis, Pastas, Oven Bakes, Meat / Poultry & Seafood, Desserts, Shakes & Beverages.
Trading Hours: Mon – Sun: 09:00 am to late
Shop nr 37, Mountai Mill Mall
Ocean Basket is South Africa's favourite chain of seafood restaurants. There's one near you, where you will find friendly people, a home-from-home feeling, and great value for your hardearned bucks. Some Ocean Baskets have a fresh-fish deli too, and you can order to eat in or takeaway, whatever grabs you.
One thing's for sure. You will find only the freshest seafood at Ocean Basket. Plus, some nice wines to make a great meal even greater. Ocean Basket is for all da family, cos children love good seafood as much as you do. Come on in and have a whale of a time!
Products Include Starters, Mains, We Shell Da Feesh – Prawns, Crayfish, Platters, Combos , Da Sushi , Kiddies Menu
Trading Hours: Mon – Sat: 11 am – 10 pm; Sun: 11 am – 5 pm
Store no 42, Mountain Mill Mall
Where technology and humanity meets
Incredible Connection is a brand of JD Consumer Electronics and Appliances trading under the registration number 1963/002315/07. As a technology category specialist retailer, we focus on bringing technology solutions to life. We have the widest range of leading national and international brands and work hard at supplying products that, while pushing the technology boundaries, make a practical difference in any home or business environment.
We differentiate ourselves on the basis of exclusive and innovative products, technical expertise, the provision of excellent customer service and support. Our mission is to distribute a comprehensive range of technology solutions and related products to suit customers' technological needs.
Incredible Connection has created a destination store: the "designer" computer retail store, where you will find global products backed up by exceptional service and after sales support. Our in-store Technical Centres provide expert advice as well as assistance with installations, upgrades and technical repairs. We have one of the best repair turn-around times in the country and now offer a data recovery service. If we are unable to recover your data, there is no charge.
Our dedicated team of Techxperts agents, will install, fix and solve all technology problems at your place of home and work. We will ensure that you are getting optimal use out of your technology and prevent problems before they start. Whether you are setting up a small business or just want advice, Incredible Connection is your personal gateway, making technology completely and easily accessible.
Incredible Connection, where technology and humanity meet.
For any queries please don't hesitate to contact us:
Incredible Call Centre 0860 011 700
Celebrate life's special moments.
Products Include:
Plain & White Gold, Eternity Rings, Pearls, Bridal, Solitaitres, Two-tone, Tanzanite, Colour Stones, Sliver, Modern Men & Watches
American Swiss first opened its doors in Cape Town in 1896. Now, more than a 100 years later, we are South Africa's leading jeweller, with stores located countrywide. Throughout our history, American Swiss has been at the cutting edge of jewellery trends, complementing the look of the day with the luxury and brilliance of fine quality diamond jewellery and watches.
Products Include:
Diamonds, Wedding Sets , Rings, Pearls , Earings, Necklaces, Watches , Pendants, Engagement Rings, Bracelets
In 1965 and with just one store, PEP started to sell affordable, good quality merchandise. Over 40 years later, PEP is the largest single brand retailer in Southern Africa. Altogether, PEP has 1 500 stores and employs 15 000 people.
PEP is also the biggest seller of airtime in South Africa and was the first retailer in the world to sell airtime through its tills.
PEP is often a lifeline in rural and remote areas where it sells essential items – there's a PEP in almost every town and village in South Africa.
PEP also owns and runs the largest clothing factory in Southern Africa. Pepclo (PEP Clothing), which manufactures much of the clothing and most of the school wear that PE sells.
Products Include Promotions & Services in Store, For Baby, Schoolwear, Women's & Men's Clothing, Footwear, Health & Beauty, Insurance, PEP Cellular, PEP Cell, PEP Home


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Poland is believed to be one of the most interesting country currently. Although it is not as well developed as for instance the countries of the Western Europe, it has great history and culture. What is more, this country consists of helpful and friendly people, which proves that working there can be recognized as a pleasure. Owing to the negative influence of the financial crisis on the economies of a lot of countries, Poland, as one of the few countries which managed to survive it without bigger problems, encourages a lot of foreign people, who come there either for touristic reasons or to find employment. As a result, increasing percentage of people decide to attend Polish language school, which is a wonderful possibility to learn this language. In general it is known to be very hard and, as a result, in order to acquire proficient abilities in it we are recommended to put plenty work into it. However, being able to speak Polish proficiently is not an impossible task. For instance it we cooperate with experts that have a lot of experience in such a field like Polish teaching we can do it very quickly. Such people know the most popular mistakes and know the most effective solutions to eliminate them. Continue reading "Polish teaching – the growing popularity of this language" »
Mining machines – a service that corresponds to increasing demand on new buildings
An own company is generally thought to be the most popular and usual dream of a lot of people. Consequently, considerable percentage of people who are employed at different companies, decide to save their money and take advantage of various programs provided by the European Union. Thanks to them they have possibility to have their company financed in substantial part by this institution. On the other side, it is not as simple as it can be known to be by various people. First of all, it is important to find a field that demands new corporations and bigger competition.
Good example can be mining equipment and its production. Its reasonability is connected with a fact that, generally there is increasing demand on new buildings, which is proved by the fact that new enterprises require office space for their existence. Furthermore, we ought to also keep in mind that the legal regulations regards class of such services like for example underground drilling continue to improve and, hence, experts in this topic are needed contemporarily. Another important issue influencing the demand on this service is that this is an initial phase of the building process, which implies that mistakes in this phase can be quite harmful and dangerous.
Consequently, it is obligatory to choose corporations that offer high-quality underground drilling services, first of all because in most cases a building is a long-term investment. Nevertheless, a fact that may make their job significantly easier is that more and more various commodities regards mining equipment are given contemporarily on the market. This proves that in most cases the majority of service providers can cope with different surfaces and make their job more efficient and, as a result, cheaper. To conclude, drilling is a quite popular service in the modern industry and, hence, the interest on it not only nowadays, but also in future, is very likely even to raise in considerable pace.
How to see a crucial part of the Earth history relatively cheaply?
Auschwitz tours as an service chosen by a lot of tourists every year. The world history in 20th century is considered to be mostly full of events that were dramatic. One of the saddest experiences of the people was the regime of Adolf Hitler and concentration camps grounded for example in Poland, where millions of Jewish people died. Although it certainly is not any fun for anyone, it is a part of history that everyone should see on his own eyes. Therefore, thanks to this kind alternatives like inter alia Auschwitz tours we can visit the whole camp and learn about different aspects of its relatively sad history. It is influential to take the lessons history has taught us, because due to them we can be more conscientious citizen of the Earth. On the other side, the above analyzed place doesn't indicate that there are no amazing places in Poland.
Continue reading "How to see a crucial part of the Earth history relatively cheaply?" »
Why modern bathroom furniture are so fashionable?
A lot of people dream about their unique house. It is so, because it offers them financial independence, which in the case of families is very important. In our own house we can decorate all of the rooms even in very odd way. However, to many people it is currently quite interesting task. This is first of all connected with various people who are known to be imaginative. Choosing the best piece from miscellaneous designs of modern bathroom furniture can be a great fun for them. On the other side, a lot of miscellaneous specialists in the area of interior designing believe that their support is almost required to make the best decision. Continue reading "Why modern bathroom furniture are so fashionable?" »


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"His main purpose is to make sure Floridians can remain in their houses," the governor's spokesman, Sterling Ivey, told=2 0TIME. "He's talking about Floridians who are working and trying to make ends meet every day. Not those who bought five homes during the housing bubble." (Read Will E-Retailers Have a Letdown?.)
Details of the plan are sketchy, but Ivey says the Governor favors the approach taken by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a proposed 90-day freeze that could conceivably give struggling homeowners the ability to renegotiate their loans to more favorable terms. However, the California plan, as envisioned by Schwarzenegger, would require banks to put in place a 90-day moratorium, while Crist is said to angling for voluntary participation by banks (California's legislature has yet to approve Governor Schwarzenegger's plan.) It remains unclear whether Crist will seek or even needs legislative approval for his plan, especially if the banks agree to the moratorium on their own. According to Ivey, Crist could make an announcement on his foreclosure plan as early as this week.
The help comes none too soon, as the Florida housing market, particularly in the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, founders under the weight of tens of thousands of foreclosures. And the problem is only getting worse. (Read Exclusive Mutual Funds Reopen for Business.)
One indicator of the severity of the crisis is the number of homes ending up in the hands of banks, which really don't want to be in the real estate business. These properties are known as "real estate owned" or REOs, which is typically a house or condo that gets repossessed by the lender, usually after failing to sell at a foreclosure auction.
The number of REOs is skyrocketing. The first three quarters of 2008 show a spike of 190% in REOs in the South Florida tri-county area, according the real estate consultancy firm, Condo Vultures of Bal Harbour. The number of Miami-Dade properties turned over to lenders by the courts so far this year is 8,656. That's up 188% from last year's total of 3,009 during the first three quarters. Similar spikes occurred in Broward County, with a 215% hike, from 2,339 to 7,370. Palm Beach County saw an increase of 145%, jumping from 1,197 to 2,934.
Still, those numbers are just a portion of the overall foreclosures in South Florida. Peter Zalewski, founder of Condo Vultures, projects that nearly 75,000 properties in the tri-county area will slip into foreclosure this year, up from 33,154 last year.
"Foreclosures more than doubled in '08 compared to '07, year over year," Zalewski says. Creeping unemployment, tight credit and property devaluation, where the home is worth less than the amount owed on the mortgage, all tend to indicate the problem will only get worse. "Short of a government intervention, I would envision that we continue to grow higher and higher and higher," he predicts. "I wouldn't be surprised if we approached 100,000 [foreclosures"] in 2009, short of government intervention."
The governors are stepping up to ease the problem before it gets too far out of hand, Zalewski says. "That's why you're seeing the Charlie Crists of the world and the Arnold Schwarzeneggers of the world try to take steps to impose moratoriums on foreclosures, because the problem is so overwhelming," he says, adding that a 90-day moratorium should provide homeowners with the chance to refinance their loans and will dovetail with the incoming Obama administration, which holds out hope of providing financial relief to Main Street USA. (Read Four Steps to Ending the Foreclosure Crisis).
The moratorium ultimately may help the banks, particularly if it decreases the number of REOs they must contend with. By staving off foreclosures the banks also benefit when it comes to condos because in Florida the lender has to settle up condo fees for the past six months when they take a property into receivership.
The Schwarzenegger plan would give banks and mortgage servicing companies an out. If they don't want to wait the 90 days, they could agree to temporary interest-rate cuts to reduce the homeowner's monthly payments to an affordable amount. The idea is to make it possible for homeowners to pay their mortgages rather than writing off their debt as bad loans.
About the only bright spot with the current housing crisis is that the median cost for housing is dropping. The Greater Fort Lauderdale area shows a drop in its median condo prices, from $160,000 last year to $115,000 today, according to the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale. That's good for those who have money in their pockets or access to credit. While homes in the area may be more affordable, some potential buyers are having trouble coming up with the money to purchase them. But for now, Florida's governor would be happy to help homeowners find a way to afford what they've already bought.
See "Four Steps to Ending the Foreclosure Crisis".


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Our 20-minute lunchtime meditation is an opportunity to relax, breathe, and de-stress.
Elizabeth is a meditation facilitator, dedicated to assisting people in the journey of mindfulness. She has practiced meditation for the past 17 years, facilitates a weekly mindfulness meditation at the Westbank Library, Mindful Eating Workshops at the YMCA, in addition to yearly Children's Mindfulness Programs in local Austin.
Elizabeth brings mindfulness meditation into the workplace as well as having a private practice in Austin, where she works with clients on an individual basis. Elizabeth attended the University of Santa Monica, receiving a Masters in Spiritual Psychology. Prior she attended the University of Colorado receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Additionally Elizabeth has been through the 8-week University of Massachusetts/MBSR (Mind-Based Stress Reduction) Course, and Certified through the Mindful Schools for K-12.


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Good morning!
It's been less than 50 hours since I returned from Los Angeles, and now I'm back at the airport with a ticket to Washington DC in my pocket. No time for relaxing just yet.
In DC I'll attend a journalism conference together with a bunch of other Augustana journalism majors, stop by The Washington Post for a tour, catch up with my dear friend and marathon-buddy, Matthew, observe and experience the capital in the midst of these crazy election-times and celebrate my birthday before I head to New York on Sunday.
Oooh, that was a long sentence! Well, catch your breath and carry on.
I'll tell you more about it later, but first I wanted to respond to the requests about an extended LA-post. So here it is!
Things got a little stressful the week leading up to the trip because there were so many "extracurriculars" that suddenly popped up in relation to the Awareness Festival. I was invited to a meeting with Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. to show the documentary in the State Theater (which is still being renovated, hence the run-down Eastern-European vibe in the video below)
Then I also had to fit interviews with KSFY, KDLT NBC, the Augustana Mirror and We Are Moving Stories into my schedule. But it went well, and I was very relieved when I finally got to the airport.
Click to see the interviews below:
Read the feature story in the Mirror HERE.
Read the interview with We Are Moving Stories HERE.
Like the news anchor mentioned, I did get to visit Universal Studios while I was there, and it was a.m.a.z.i.n.g.! Just to see the sets of many of my favorite movies and to walk on "Spielberg Drive" was an experience of its own, haha.
Then in addition to a Gala dinner, another cocktail party, and more red carpet stuff I also went to Hollywood Boulevard, Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach and ate at the legendary In-N-Out Burger on Sunset Boulevard. Ahh, what a city <3
I loved every minute of the trip, and I felt blessed to have the opportunity to see a tiny little part of the film industry from the inside. I'm hungry for more!
Trip sponsored by: Cinema Falls.
Now the plane is boarding, so I'll talk to ya in DC!
Bless you all,
Maria Lavelle


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How to Support Aging Relatives
Most people help aging parents with housework and errands, rather than providing financial assistance.
By Emily Brandon
June 12, 2015 | 5:24 p.m. EDT
Many older people start to require assistance with their daily tasks, and adult children often step in to provide this care to their aging parents. A recent Pew Research Center survey of adults in three rapidly aging countries, Germany, Italy and the United States, found that many respondents with at least one parent age 65 or older say their parents need help handling their affairs or caring for themselves, including 25 percent of those in the U.S., 22 percent in Germany and 38 percent in Italy.
The majority of eldercare is provided by family members. Most Americans with an aging parent who needs assistance say they or another family member provided it (75 percent), as do 70 percent of Germans and 73 percent of Italians. Adult children typically do household chores and errands to help their older relatives, rather than providing financial support or personal care. Here are some of the ways working adults are supporting their aging parents:
Running errands. Most adults are more likely to spend time than money helping their parents, the survey of 1,692 adults in the United States, 1,700 in Germany and 1,516 in Italy found. Over half of Americans with an older parent (58 percent) say they have assisted with errands, housework or home repairs in the past year. Individuals in other countries are even more likely to complete errands and repairs for their aging parents, including 68 percent of Germans and 70 percent of Italians. Providing a ride to the doctor's office or grocery store can be an extremely valuable service to an older relative who can no longer drive. And help with household chores and home maintenance can help to prevent injuries and falls.
Financial assistance. Some adults provide financial help to a parent who is over age 65, including 28 percent of survey respondents in the U.S., 20 percent in Italy and 18 percent Germany. Many adults say they feel a responsibility to provide financial assistance to aging parents when they require it, such as 76 percent of Americans, 87 percent of Italians and 58 percent of Germans. Younger adults under 30 are more likely to feel responsible for helping with a parent's finances than their older counterparts.
Personal care. Relatively few adults say they provide personal care for their aging parents, such as helping them to bathe or get dressed. Some 14 percent of Americans with a parent age 65 or older say they have helped with daily personal care tasks. This is similar to the 13 percent of Germans who provide personal care for their parents. However, a quarter of Italians say they help their older parents with dressing and bathing.
Paid help. Bringing in personal care aids for older relatives is somewhat rare. Only 13 prevent of Americans say paid help is the main source of care for their aging parents, and even fewer Italians (9 percent) pay specialists to care for their older relatives. However, over a quarter (28 percent) of Germans say their parents rely mostly on paid help.
The adults who help their older parents generally find it to be a worthwhile experience. Over 80 percent of people who provide assistance to their aging parents in all three countries say they find doing so to be rewarding. A third or less of people providing eldercare in each country report that they find caring for their parents to be stressful.
Emily Brandon is the senior editor for Retirement at U.S. News. You can contact her on Twitter @aiming2retire, circle her on Google+ or email her at email@example.com.


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The Perfect Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
by Kéla Walker
As soon as I saw this long sleeve maxi dress in the store window of Mango I dashed inside for all the details.It's so dreamy, I LOVE IT + do you know how hard it is to find a a nice, flowing long sleeve maxi dress? HARD. Of course, it was just a tease because the dress was sold out pretty much everywhere. Side bar, I hate when stores leave things on display that are no longer in stock or use pieces on mannequins that they don't even sell. It's just not right. Naturally I checked Mango online and it was sold out there too. I even signed the wait list which proved fruitless. But you know what, I FOUND IT and you'll never guess where…
JCPENNEY. That's right, JCP. Yall know I adore JCP but heck, even I was a little surprised they had this dress. I know they carry a select Mango pieces in store but I didn't expect THIS to be there. I was just making a routine trip to JCP to see what they had in store. I did my normal quick lap around the store and noticed the blotchy blue and white print on the end of a restock rack. You should have seen how fast I snatched that hanger off the rack. It was a little more than I'd like to pay for a maxi dress but considering I was stalking it for life, I figured I'd make the splurge + it was 50 bucks less than Mango's listed price. Oh and I got to use a JCP coupon for my purchase. Yidtidee. Can you say WINNING.
Here are a few other long sleeve maxi dresses that have caught my eye:


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From Library of Congress Name Authority File
Sampson, Anthony, 1926-2004
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
Collection Membership(s)
Fuller Name
- Sėmpson, Antoni, 1926-2004
- Сэмпсон, Антони, 1926-2004
Additional Information
Birth Date
- 19260803
Death Date
- 20041218
Has Affiliation
- Organization: Westminster School (London, England)
- Organization: England and Wales. Royal Navy
Has Affiliation
- Organization: Christ Church (University of Oxford)
Has Affiliation
- Affiliation Start: 1993
- Organization: Scott Trust
Birth Place
Birth Place
Associated Locale
- male
Associated Language
Field of Activity
- Journalism
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
Closely Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- found: Drum, 1956.
- found: Wikipedia, May 31, 2005(under Anthony Sampson: Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson; b. Aug. 3, 1926; d. Dec. 18, 2004; British journalist)
- found: Biog. resource center (Contemp. authors), Apr. 29, 2010(Anthony (Terrell Seward) Sampson; b. Aug. 3, 1926, Durham, England; d. Dec. 18, 2004; Christ Church, Oxford, M.A., 1950; contributing editor, Newsweek, beginning 1977; Trustee, Scott Trust, beginning 1993)
- found: Wikipedia, Mar. 17, 2011(Anthony Sampson; Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson; b 3 August 1926; d. 18 December 2004; British writer and journalist. During the 1950s he edited the magazine Drum in Johannesburg, South Africa. On returning to the United Kingdom he joined the editorial staff of The Observer, where he worked from 1955-66. Sampson was the author of a series of major books with Anatomy of Britain (1962); main themes were how Britain works as a state, and large corporations; he was a founding member of the Social Democratic Party)
- found: Novai︠a︡ anatomii︠a︡ Britanii, 1975:title page (Антони Сэмпсон = Antoni Sėmpson)
- found: Dictionary of African Biography, accessed September 12, 2014, via Oxford African American Studies Center database:(Sampson, Anthony; Anthony Terrell Seward Sampson; print journalist, broadcast journalist, newspaper editor / publisher, human rights activist; born 03 August 1926 in Billingham, England; graduated Westminster School (1941); joined the Royal Navy (1944); attended Christ Church, Oxford University, studied Elizabethan drama (1947) and graduated (1950); worked as editor for Drum, Johannesburg, South Africa (1951); and moved back to the UK (1955); correspondent for The Observer; marched against the invasion of Iraq (2003); wrote a weekly column for The Independent; died 18 December 2004 in Wardour, England)
Editorial Notes
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Change Notes
- 1980-05-22: new
- 2015-04-08: revised
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