text:
Entry Detail
The Services Group
16-Nov-2015 15:0:03
The Services Group is a facilities management company specialising in four sectors, security, cleaning, hotel housekeeping and recruitment. Whether that is hard or soft facilities, we are able to accommodate. We are a privately owned dynamic company operating across the UK who believes in delivering the best solution at an even better cost for our clients tailored to suit their requirements. Through years of experience we have found going that extra mile makes all the difference. We offer absolute quality, where good enough simply isn't good enough. We set the bar high and we keep it there with an unapologetic approach ensuring quality is not compromised. We are an Approved SIA Contractor for the provision of Security Guarding & Keyholding Services.
Currently Hiring:
Editor Rating:
User Rating:
All Rating:


text:
Yes! I watched a Tamil movie, myself, without anyone forcing me to watch it. Thinking about it, it's not that strange so as to make a headline. Being a huge movie buff, I like to watch all movies, irrespective of their language. I just don't prefer watching movies in foreign languages that much because I often find myself paying more attention to reading the subtitles than feeling the emotions. I have watched more western foreign language movies than foreign language Indian regional cinema by myself, so I thought I can make it a big deal.
I my opinion, one of the best feelings in life is when you realize that the one you love completely, loves you back the exact same way. This movie is about that. It was a simple story: Adi, a happy-go-lucky game-designer, bumps into Tara, a bubbly architect at their friend's wedding. They started talking in sign language during the wedding (which was annoying, but I guess Mani) and find out that they have a lot of things in common, the most striking one being they both hate marriage. Adi being a boy needs no explanation to Indian movie goers for his beliefs. But Tara being a girl needs one, and it is because her father left them when she was young.
Now Adi wants to go to USA for advancing his career and Tara is moving to Paris for higher studies. So they both know there is no future to their relationship. So they casually flirt for a while, and then very soon they move in together for a live-in relationship. The movie was sometimes too simple – the main protagonists convince an elderly couple to let them live as paying guests for a live-in relationship in Mumbai, by singing some Classical Tamil song.
The most romantic part of the movie was perhaps the relationship between the old couple. I have always had very bad memory, so much so that I would sit blankly when my friends would discuss any incident in school or college that was not related to me. I even forget things and incident that did not involve me in any way. always used to tell all my friends that I have a "memory like a sieve". And when I watched Still Alice, I was convinced that I am going to get Alzheimer's disease when I grow old and I am pretty sure I will no have someone to take of me. Anyways, through the slit on the open doors the young couple observe the old couple and learn that love is not only about the fun and frolic but it is more than that. Love is about genuine affection and commitment to each other. What I like most about the movie is that how the couple's ask each other clarifying questions and then they answer those questions "truthfully" in the context of the movie. In my experience, it is hard to ask difficult questions, especially in a relationship. It is easier to assume and reach a conclusion, sometimes a decision; or to put things in the back of your mind, and ignore it completely.
The soundtrack of the movie was beautiful, even though I don't understand the language! It was so beautiful that even the translation seemed nice. I am also a big fan of the cinematography. Overall, it was a nice movie to watch curled up in covers, sitting at home, bonus it was on Netflix. It was a feel good movie so if you are asking for in depth character analysis or something deep and thoughtful, then this movie may not make you happy. Overall, I enjoyed watching this movie.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Finding: BUSTED
Explanation:Any person who's ever gone to summer camp or watched enough summer camp movies has heard of the classic prank of dunking a sleeping person's hand in water to make them urinate. Supposedly, the unconscious sensation of water will stimulate a sleeper's bladder and burst open the embarrassing floodgates.
Plenty of anecdotal stories claim the myth holds true, but MythBusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage decided to take it for a swim themselves.
The key to pulling off the prank is ensuring that the person in bed is actually asleep. For that, Jamie, Adam and crew member Matt each took turns getting hooked up to sleep monitoring equipment and catching some Z's. Jamie couldn't settle down enough to fall asleep, but Adam and Matt snoozed like champs.
Unfortunately, the hand-in-water trick didn't perform so well, resulting in zero wet beds. Pranksters might protest, but the MythBusters pee test was a big, fat bust.


text:
Hello and welcome to Jo Swan Jazz.
Follow the tabs above to hear the different jazz formats available for work.
1) The Jo Swan Quartet
Our favourite popular songs from the 30's through to the 80's reinvented & given a brand new twist.
2) Jo and Nick - Voice and guitar background music.
3) Jo and Nick - accompanied by backing tracks.
I will be added recordings of The Jo Swan Quartet in a few weeks so if you like what you hear please pop by again. Joanna x


text:
By DAN WHITTLE
It started as a grey, gloomy and cold wintry day, complete with sore throat, coughs, and accompanying headache.
While en route to North Rutherford YMCA to swim, stretch and hopefully soak away some bodily miseries, I stopped for a breakfast wrap at Arby's.
Truth is, I grew impatient as the car in front of me at the pay window took a moment longer than my sickly-body and lowly-attitude was willing to endure.
Finally, finally, it was time for me to pay and retrieve my sausage, egg and cheese wrap!!
"Oh, Mr. Whittle, there's no charge today," Arby's cheerful window server advised cheerfully. "The person in the car ahead of you, said to pay for yours, you know, as in 'pay it forward.'"
I immediately slinked emotionally lower in my car seat, glad that misty rain covered the windshield so no one could see my red face.
I'll never know the driver's identification, but he or she drove a new Nissan Murano convertible with a Cannon County license plate: To you, nice person, I say "Thank You!"
The bill was only $2.18, but the blessing could not have had a bigger uplifting impact if it had been $50 at the pay window.
From there I went on toward the "Y" in search of a soak in the delicious hot soothing and swirling hot tub, when a gentleman in work-out clothes approached me outside the dressing room.
"Mr. Whittle, I heard about your great grandson (Beckett Nelson, age 3) needing medical treatment that is not covered by health insurance, so I want to make a little personal donation to help with medical costs."
When I opened the gift, it was no "little personal donation."
Being speechless at this second act of "pay it forward" in less than 15 minutes, I don't think I even muttered a heart-felt "thank you" to the kind compassionate soul.
By this time, positive vibes had replaced my torso's aches and pains as I sank soothingly in the healing waters of the Y's hot tub.
As I swam and did my stretching exercises, I savored the uplifting random acts of kindness.
Upon returning home and checking my email, wife Pat advised over the computer that an Action Homes Realty associate, Sherry Lee, had made a donation for construction of a Fisher House for use by ailing veterans and families (at no charge) at nearby York VA Medical Center.
As a result of three back-to-back "pay it forward" acts of kindness, I suddenly realized my aches and pains of the day had melted away.
That same day, Smyrna insurance professional Baker Raborn offered to check with his cast of other volunteers about the possibility of a future "Cruise In" of vintage, rare collectible vehicles as a fund-raiser for our ailing grandson, Beckett, and his parents, Patrick and Amanda Amick Nelson, the most devoted parents I've witnessed in my lengthy walk across our planet.
My family and I are especially thankful for the miracles worked for Beckett by care-givers at Special Kids and Project Help.
Thankful I am to reside in a community of such good and caring neighbors.


text:
When Phil showed up at my door with his little sister Autumn in tow, I knew I was in for a great evening. Seams this sexy little brunette had borrowed her brother's car without his permission and ran the thing into a curb. He wanted the $600.00 to get the front end fixed and this pissed off brother would rather see his sister filled with cum then let her get away with her sins. And who better to fill the little cunt with cum than I? Of course, Phil never told his sister that she would be making a porn video – and he sure as hell never told her that he would be filming it – but what choice did the little cunt have? She had no money – and he wasn't about to let here leave till he was paid. So I get to fuck his sister and he gets to film his sister in her first porn video – it doesn't get any better than that.
Of course, little Autumn was a little shocked by it all – sure, she was no virgin but having her brother there was a little weird for her at first. But she was soon sucking cock as she looked into her brother's camera. Kinky little cunt.
Nice thing about nasty little cunts is that do what you tell them. I soon had his sister's legs spread and was stiffing my fat cock deep in his sister's tight teenage pussy. At the same time, playing with his sister's form teen tits. Man, this dude's sister was fun to fuck.
Of course, her brother was right there catching all the hardcore sister-fucking action on film. You can see the entire hardcore shoot of Phil's little sister on Bring Me Your Sister. Or you can drop by sometime with your own little sister.
If you're good with a camera – you can catch get a closeup shot of your sister with my cum all over her face. Now how priceless is that?
Visit Bring Me Your Sister today to see dozens of sisters being filmed by their brothers in their first porn video. Bring Me Your Sister – internet's hotest sister porn site.


text:
We use cookies to improve your experience of this website. To find out more information about our cookies, please see our cookies policy.
The Belfast Integrated Tourism Strategy 2015-2020 sets out priorities and activities to help us double the value of tourism to £870 million per year by 2020.
The strategy aims to focus everyone's efforts around priority issues. The improvements that it suggests will be delivered in partnership with all organisations that have an interest in increasing tourism into the city.
Belfast Integrated Tourism Strategy 2015-2020 (PDF - 1.25MB)
The Belfast Tourism Facts and Figures booklet gives an overview of tourism in Belfast. It provides a range of information including numbers of visitors, where they came from, how much they spent, what they spent their money and why they came to Belfast.
Belfast Tourism Facts and Figures 2008 booklet (PDF - 1.04MB)
Belfast Tourism Facts and Figures 2007 booklet (PDF - 1MB)
Belfast Tourism Facts and Figures 2006 booklet (PDF - 1.7MB)
Belfast Tourism Facts and Figures 2005 booklet (PDF - 1.5MB)
We have worked with our partners in the tourism sector to create a cultural tourism strategy for the city to position Belfast as a significant European cultural tourism destination offering a visitor experience that informs and entertains through cultural presentation and exhibition that is relevant to the city .


text: On Sun, Aug 10, 2008 at 05:04:16PM -0500, Lanny Marcus wrote: > > I downloaded the .pdf version of "Thinking in C++" and I've > begun to read that and I did > yum groupinstall 'Development Tools' I'm a Newbie Desktop > user, jumping into the deep end of the pool. Should I try to learn > vi (Vim) (which obviously will help me, if I ever need to > administer a remote box) or install Emacs or something else, > for the gcc editor? An easy learning curve is strongly preferred, > but, I am 100% aware of the advantages of vi. Recommendations? > TIA! gvim There is almost no pain if you stick with gvim (vim). The help is full of helpfull stuff, the mouse works, syntax and keyword aware.... You might also look at Eclipse. -- T o m M i t c h e l l Got a great hat... now what.


text:
This appointment is closed and is displayed for reference only.
Closing date:06 July 2018 at midnight
Perth College is the largest academic partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), Scotland's newest university and is a leading College of Further and Higher Education offering training, education and skills development opportunities from access to masters level.
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who have a strong commitment to Further and Higher Education to join our Board of Management.
Board Members make an important contribution to Perth College UHI and their experience, knowledge and commitment enables them to contribute to the College's strategic direction, decision-making and continued development.
The Board is committed to equality and diversity and to ensuring that our governing body represents the staff, students and community that it serves and applications are particularly welcome from women, people with disabilities and people from ethnic minorities.
Positions on the Board are voluntary and unpaid, but bring huge rewards to members. Your input can make a real difference to the education and prospects of our learners and to the wellbeing and success of the communities where they live.
A minimum time commitment of approximately six days per year is required: the roles require attendance at four Board meetings a year (usually early evening) and members may join a Board sub-committee, which also meets three to four times a year. Reasonable out of pocket expensed for Board business are reimbursed.
We are holding an open evening to promote the work of the College and the Board and to provide information to candidates interested in either role. Some of our current Board Members will be there to share their experiences about working on the Board of Management.
When: Monday 18 June from 5pm to 5.30pm
Location: Room 019 in the Brahan Building
A copy of the application form is below.
Application Information
Further information, including a role description and person specification, is available at:
To apply please send a CV and application form (available below) outlining your relevant experience to:
Maureen Masson, Secretary to the Board of Management, Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX or email


text:
- Research article
- Open Access
- Open Peer Review
Initial experience with off-pump left ventricular assist device implantation in single center: retrospective analysis
© Awad et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2010
- Received: 4 October 2010
- Accepted: 6 December 2010
- Published: 6 December 2010
We hypothesize that implantation of left ventricular assist device through off-pump technique is feasible and has a comparable result to implantation on cardiopulmonary bypass and could improve one-year survival.
This retrospective, observational, single-center study was conducted on 29 consecutive patients at our institution who underwent off-pump left ventricular assist device implantation by a single surgeon.
Twenty-seven procedures were performed successfully using the off-pump technique. The survival rate was 92% at 30 days, 76% at 90 days, and 67% at one year. We compared the one-year survival of different implantation periods, and divided our study into three time intervals (2004-2005, 2006, and 2007). There was a trend in reduction in number of deaths over one year that demonstrated a decrease in death rate from 50% to 17%, as well as improvement in our experience over time. However, this trend is not statistically significant (p = 0.08) due to limited sample size.
Based upon our findings, off-pump left ventricular assist device implantation is a feasible surgical technique, and combining this technique with improved device technology in the future may provide even greater improvement in patient outcomes.
- Destination Therapy
- Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
- Outflow Graft
- Sewing Cuff
- Kaolin Activate Clotting Time
Left ventricular assist devices were approved as a bridge to transplantation therapy (BTT) in 1998 [1]. In 2001, they became a destination therapy in the United States [2]. Perioperative complications result from a combination of three factors: 1) intrinsic heart failure with secondary organ damage; 2) long-term effect of the implanted device; and 3) surgical techniques employed, including cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). CPB has advantages such as inspecting left ventricle for thrombus, hemodynamic resuscitation, and removing fluid, including ultrafiltrations on CPB, but it may have unwanted effects as well, such as increasing systemic inflammatory response and transfusion requirements. To date, the experimental and clinical data comparing on-pump and off-pump coronary surgery suggest an affected cardiac function in favor of off-pump operations, which might be related to greater myocardial damage during hypothermic CPB operations [3]. We believe in order to improve the clinical outcome there is a need to ameliorate one of these factors. Although previous studies have demonstrated an advantage in reducing morbidity in off-pump coronary artery bypass-graft (CABG) patients, but not reducing mortality, it can be reasonably concluded that the same may hold true in sicker patients receiving off-pump left ventricular assist device (OP LVAD) implantation in high-risk heart failure patients [4, 5]. This article analyzes our experience with the initial series of 29 consecutive patients undergoing placement of LVAD as both BTT and destination therapy, without the use of CPB, and measures postoperative mortality up to one year.
After obtaining approval from the Institutional Review Board, we retrospectively reviewed data from patients who were scheduled to undergo OP LVAD implantation at The Ohio State University Medical Center between October 2004 and May 2007. Postoperative outcomes included ventilation hours and postoperative hospital stays (days). Mean and standard deviation were calculated [5]. Early postoperative bleeding was in accordance with Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) guidelines to ensure that the descriptions of adverse events in studies using mechanical assist devices are universal. The types of implanted devices included: 14 HeartMate II, 10 HeartMate XVE, 2 IVAD, and 1 DeBakey. The incidence rates of complications were calculated. Patient mortality was calculated at three time periods: 30 days, 90 days, and one year postoperatively. We performed a univariate analysis of all patient data to obtain descriptive statistics. Comparisons across categories were performed through Fisher's exact test.
Anesthetic Technique
We reviewed the intraoperative anesthetic chart in all study patients, which included the monitoring of arterial blood pressure, heart rate, pulmonary artery pressure, and central venous pressure. An intraoperative transesophageal echocardiogram was employed for assessment of right and left ventricular function, exclusion of associated pathologies that preclude OP implantation (intra-atrial shunts, ventricular thrombus, severe aortic insufficiency), and guidance in de-airing of the heart once the device was implanted. Heparin was administered to keep the kaolin activated clotting time (ACT) above 300 seconds. Inotropic medications were used to support right ventricular function according to the treating anesthesiologist. There was no point of care testing for transfusion requirements, which were determined by the treating physicians. The treating physician made clinical decisions about the transfusion of PRBCs or other blood products without clear logarithms.
Surgical Technique
A detailed surgical technique of OP LVAD implantation was first perfected after more than 30 intracorporeal ventricular assist devices were implanted off pump in bovine and ovine models for various studies including heart failure (unpublished data) due to the time- and cost-intensive nature of placing animals on CPB [6]. Our team's experience with this novel idea was then translated to our patients. Before starting the procedure, we performed transesophageal echocardiography to monitor underlying contraindications to OP LVAD implantation, such as severe aortic regurgitation, right-to-left shunts with worsening hypoxemia, and/or thrombus formation. Also, a primed bypass circuit was available in case of an emergent change to an on-pump procedure, such as hemodynamic instability. After median sternotomy, a pericardial well was created and a pre-peritoneal pocket formed by tunneling the driveline through the skin, with placement of the device in the pocket. After successful heparinization (ACT of 300 seconds), the ascending aorta was cannulated with an Embol-X cannula to collect debris, while the outflow graft was sewn into the ascending aorta in the standard fashion with a partial cross clamp. Opening of the inferior right pericardial edge to the inferior vena cava, with release of stay sutures, allowed cardiac positioning with the apex out of the chest as in an off-pump CABG procedure. Meanwhile, the patient was placed in the Trendelenburg position, slightly rotated towards the surgeon. An apical sewing cuff was sewn into the left ventricular apex by passing a large silk stitch into the center of the apex, while 2-0 pledgetted Ticron mattress sutures were placed in the apex and passed through the cuff. Three large Foley catheters were prepared and ready for use. The first was moistened and passed into the inflow elbow of the ventricular assist device, positioned so the tip exits the proximal end of the cannula. Next it was inflated with 10 to 15 ml of saline to plug the lumen of the cannula, while the proximal end of the Foley was clamped to stop back bleeding. The second Foley catheter was prepared similarly and used to help core the LV apex, making sure it was inflated and deflated while still providing occlusion of the lumen. The final Foley catheter was prepared similarly and used in case of rupture of one of the first two Foley balloons. The outflow graft was then attached to the LVAD and back bled to help de-air the pump. The apex was then cored with a coring knife that was passed through the Foley and silk stay suture. An incision was made into the LV apex and the Foley was placed into the cavity. The second Foley was inflated with 15 ml of saline and traction applied to bring the apex up and out of the chest cavity. The apex was cored without entering the Foley, and scissors were used to remove the remaining cuff. After coring the apex, the inflow elbow was connected by deflating and removing the balloon. To minimize ejection of blood out of the hole during balloon removal and inflow graft connection, the heart was arrested for 1 to 2 minutes with adenosine intravenous bolus (6 to 12 mg IV) or fibrillated using DC fibrillator (Cardiovascular Instrument Corp., Model 2039, Wakefield, MA, USA). A linear incision was made through the diaphragm, allowing the pump to sit in the preperitoneal space and then the diaphragm was closed around the inflow cannula, while the pump was back bled again from the aortic side for de-airing.
Demographics, hemodynamic values, and perioperative homeostatic parameters for off-pump device implantation for 27 patients.
Age (years)
Mean 50
Male 18, female 9
Primary pathology
Dilated CM* 10, Ischemic heart disease (IHD) 9, Postpartum CM* 1, Familial CM* 1, Congenital 1, Unknown 1, Drug-induced CM* 4
Indication of operation
Hemodynamic Variables
Cardiac output (liters/minute)
Ejection fraction (%)
LVEDD§ (cm)
Mean pulmonary artery pressure (mmHg)
Preoperative inotropic support
No 10; Yes 17
Preoperative Homeostatic Parameters
Hemoglobin (gm/dl)
Hematocrit (%)
Platelet count (×1000/ml)
aPTT|| (seconds)
Statistical analysis was performed on 27 patients. Of those analyzed, 4 patients presented with cardiogenic shock. No patients required unplanned right VAD placement. Subsequently, 5 patients had a cardiac transplantation. Of these 5 patients, 2 had a heart transplant 1 year after LVAD insertion; 1 patient was transplanted 2 months after the LVAD placement and died 8 months posttransplant from graft rejection; and the other 2 patients underwent heart transplants 2 and 5 months after LVAD implantation. We excluded those 3 patients who received transplants after less than one year when calculating the mortality. Two patients categorized as destination therapy became transplant eligible.
Postoperative outcome, complications, and mortality in 27 patients undergoing off-pump left ventricular assist device implantation.
Postoperative Outcome
Standard Deviation
Ventilation Hours
Postoperative Hospital Stay (days)
Postoperative Complications
Number of Incidence/Total
Incidence Rate
Renal Failure
Respiratory Failure
Postoperative Mortality
Mortality at 30 days
Mortality at 90 days
Mortality at 1 year
Data in tertiles over three-year period.*
Year of OP LVAD
Number of deaths at 1 year postoperative/Total
Percent of death
This study reports the feasibility of a surgical technique for placement of LVADs through a median sternotomy incision without the use of CPB at our institution. This technique was used in the implantation of several different LVAD devices and was successful in 27 of 29 consecutive patients. Our initial anesthetic learning experience with OP LVAD insertion was satisfactory. Our one-year survival of OP LVAD insertion was 67%, which proved better than the Randomized Evaluation of Mechanical Assistance for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure (REMATCH) trial (52%) and the post-REMATCH era (56%). We believe this may be related to the avoidance of CPB, although this hypothesis has yet to be proven [2, 4]. This was also comparable to the one-year survival of the most recent large trial using continuous-flow LVAD (68%), and better than pulsatile flow LVAD (52%), both on CPB [7]. However, our results were slightly less favorable compared with the one-year survival (73%) seen in recent trials conducted by Pagani et. al, using continuous-flow rotary LVAD using CPB in BTT patients, which correlated consistent improvements in patient outcome with newer device technology [8]. However, we believe that avoidance of CPB combined with improvements in device technology could provide greater benefits in future clinical outcomes.
In our series of 27 OP LVAD insertions, 9 patients experienced postoperative bleeding leading to transfusion of more than 4 units of PRBCs in the first 24 hours, a rate better than the historical REMATCH trial group (38%) in which all procedures were performed using CPB. In another study, using the same definition for massive perioperative bleeding as the INTERMACS registry and our study, which evaluated 222 patients with a Novacor LVAD implanted during CPB, massive perioperative bleeding occurred in 97 out of 222 patients and half of the total population returned for reoperation [9, 10]. We believe this may be related to CPB and its deleterious effect and/or the Novacor device. However, this claim warrants further investigation in a randomized control trial with newer technology like the HeartMate II LVAD, which has different characteristics of flow.
Despite our initial encouraging results, this study has a number of limitations. While it does represent a consecutive series of patients who underwent the same surgical technique, it is a retrospective study that consists of a limited number of subjects and the hypothesis was generated after the surgical technique was established. In addition, due to the retrospective nature of the data collection, the transfusion trigger was not standardized within the first 24 hours postoperatively. Lastly, we could not do a case match control group from historical data in our institution for two reasons: 1) there was an upgrade in device technology, and 2) all of these cases were performed by one surgeon, who was using only this technique in 27 consecutive patients, and the historical group cases were performed by different surgeons on the CPB.
As we performed more procedures off pump, the perioperative team became more familiar with the surgical technique and anesthetic requirement, and this was reflected in our data, showing improvement over time in one-year survival post implantation. The death rate over one year decreased from 50% to 17% in our small series, although this trend was not statistically significant due to limitations in sample size; however, many events including postoperative care, etc. can affect the one year outcome. It did show promise in helping high-risk heart failure patients, and the next step is to perform this technique in a larger clinical trial to validate this hypothesis, which we believe is worthwhile in improving clinical outcomes of cases done off CPB. This would allow confirmation of our findings, while addressing the limitations of our retrospective analysis. In conclusion, based upon our findings, OP LVAD implantation is a feasible surgical technique, and combining this technique with improved device technology could provide even greater improvement in patient outcomes in the future.
We wish to acknowledge Tammy Yanssens, transplant coordinator at The Ohio State University Medical Center Ross Heart Hospital, for helping with data collection, and Keri J. Hudec, technical editor at The Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology.
Authors' Affiliations
- Goldstein DJ, Oz MC, Rose EA: Implantable left ventricular assist devices. N Engl J Med. 1998, 339: 1522-1533. 10.1056/NEJM199811193392107.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Rose EA, Gelijns AC, Moskowitz AJ, Heitjan DF, Stevenson LW, Dembitsky W: Long-term mechanical left ventricular assistance for end-stage heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2001, 345: 1435-1443. 10.1056/NEJMoa012175.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Puskas JD, Williams WH, Duke PG, Staples JR, Glas KE, Marshall JJ: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting provides complete revascularization with reduced myocardial injury, transfusion requirements, and length of stay: a prospective randomized comparison of two hundred unselected patients undergoing off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003, 125: 797-808. 10.1067/mtc.2003.324.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Lietz K, Long JW, Kfoury AG, Slaughter MS, Silver MA, Milano MA: Outcomes of left ventricular assist device implantation as destination therapy in the post-REMATCH era: implications for patient selection. Circulation. 2007, 116: 497-505. 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.691972.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Raja SG, Dreyfus GD: Impact of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery on postoperative bleeding: current best available evidence. J Card Surg. 2006, 21: 35-41. 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2006.00164.x. discussion 42-43View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Sun BC, Firstenberg MS, Louis LB, Panza A, Crestanello JA, Sirak J: Placement of long-term implantable ventricular assist devices without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008, 27: 718-721. 10.1016/j.healun.2008.03.020.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Slaughter MS, Rogers JG, Milano CA, Russell SD, Conte JV, Feldman D: Advanced heart failure treated with continuous-flow left ventricular assist device. N Engl J Med. 2009, 361: 2241-2251. 10.1056/NEJMoa0909938.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Pagani FD, Miller LW, Russell SD, Aaronson KD, Ranjit J, Boyle AJ: Extended mechanical circulatory support with a continuous-flow rotary left ventricular assist device. JACC. 2009, 54: 312-321.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Richenbacher WE, Naka Y, Raines EP, Frazier OH, Couper GS, Pagani FD: Surgical management of patients in the REMATCH trial. Ann Thorac Surg. 2003, 75: S86-S92. 10.1016/S0003-4975(03)00485-5.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
- Butler J, Howser R, Portner PM, Pierson RN: Body mass index and outcomes after left ventricular assist device placement. Ann Thorac Surg. 2005, 79: 66-73. 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.047.View ArticlePubMedGoogle Scholar
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (<url>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0</url>), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.


text:
- Luchd Iasgaich Chrombaigh (2 de 20)
- Cromba
- ROS: Crombaidh
- 2 An Giblean 2007
- 2000an
- Bobby Hogg & Gordon Hogg
- Am Baile
- 1121
- cànan
B' e borgh rìoghail a bh' ann an Crombaigh aig aon àm ann am fìor cheann a tuath leth-eilean an Eilein Duibh, aig beul Linne Chrombaigh ann an ear thuath na h-Alba. Is e an dachaigh aig na bràithrean Bobaidh agus Gòrdan Hogg, a thàinig bho shreath fhada de luchd-iasgaich. Is urrainn dhaibh a dhol air ais nan sìnnsearachd anns a' phort bheag oirthireach seo airson nan ceudan bliadhna. Ann an cunntas sluaigh 1861 bha 96 leis an ainm Hogg a' fuireach ann an sgìre Chrombaigh agus tha an t-ainm a' dol air ais cho fada ri 1698 ann an Seann Chlàr na Parraiste.
Tha Bobaidh agus Gòrdan a' creidsinn gur iad fhèin an dithis mu dheireadh a tha fileanta ann an 'dualchainnt iasgaich Chrombaigh', dualchainnt Albannach gun choimeas a chomharraich Raibeart Mac Colla Mac a' Mhuilleir anns an rannsachadh a rinn e air 'Albannaich agus Eileanaich aig Tuath' mar 'Tuathach Tuath A', a bha anns a' mhòr-chuid co-cheangailte ri coimhearsnachdan iasgaich an Eilein Duibh (Cromba agus Abhach) agus bailtean mòra agus bailtean beaga eile ri taobh Linne Chrombaigh. Thathar ag ràdh gun robh co-dhiù a dhà, mura robh a trì, de dhualchainntean ann an sgìre Chrombaigh - iasgach, baile, agus tuathanas. Ged a tha cuid mhath de luchd-còmhnaidh Chrombaigh air beagan de bhriathrachas an iasgaich a ghleidheadh, nuair a bhios Bobaidh agus Gòrdan còmhla bidh iad a' bruidhinn gu fileanta san dualchainnt.
[N.B. Chaochail Gòrdan Hogg ann an 2011, aig aois 86. Chaochail Bobby Hogg bliadhna às dèidh sin, aig aois 92.]
Anns an earrann èisteachd seo bhon Mhàrt 2007, tha Bobaidh agus Gòrdan a' bruidhinn air na ceangalan eadar gnìomhachas an iasgaich agus an dualchainnt iasgaich na sgìre.
Bobby: In Cromarty there was at least two anyway, because Ah -
Gordon: Two. Wudna say there was three. There was two.
Bobby: There's east o toon an west o toon, right? But over the years, ye must remember this, since I was a boy, the whole language in Cromarty has changed completely.
Gordon: Completely, aye. Mm-hmm.
Bobby: Once upon a time ye opened yer mouth an ye're from Cromarty. Right? Nobody says that tae ye now.
Gordon: Naw.
Bobby: Everybody in the Cromarty now are talkin like Invernesians, right? An Dingwall people. They've lost, they've the tongue altogether.
Gordon: Aye.
Bobby: So it's, it's washed off on us too. It's brushed off on us too. So it stands to reason right, that the bigger one swallows up the smaller one, right? Even in Avoch, in one time ye could say, och, he opens his mouth, he's from Avoch. But nobody says that now like.
Interviewer: Did you understand the people in Avoch?
Bobby: Oh very much so. They spoke the same lingo as us, yes. They were involved in the same sort o business. It's difficult for me to say, sometimes, which words belong to Avoch an which words belong to Cromarty.
Gordon: Cromarty, aye. Some of the words, very similar.
Bobby: Mm-hmm. But as Ah say over a period of time we've - we lost of it - some of it, we've lost, right? Right? It'll come up now an agai-, occasionally right? Right? Especially in names o places in, ye know, around ye.
Interviewer: How did you realise that there was just the two of ye left?
Bobby: Oh we don't hear - We'll no hear naebody spicken it at a, at a. Right, eh?
Gordon: No a livin soul.
Bobby: No a livin soul. They no murmur a word o it. Mm-hmm.
Gordon: If we see somebody we don't know we say, Ha yas im?
Bobby: Who's that?
Gordon: Who's that? Ha yas im?
Bobby: Yeh, Aye.
Gordon: Whit a kinna coutyach's that?
Bobby: Coutyach is, ye know, is company, right, company, right? Or the people ye belong to, ok? Whit a kinna coutyach's he come oota, right? That kinna words. Right?
Gordon: Or somebody, somebody would say, 'Too as oe sat?' How's he belong to?
Bobby: Ha yas im?
Gordon: Ha yas im?


text:
Hundreds Of Nigerian Children Poisoned By Gold Mining Operations
Over the last six months, over 400 children under the age of 5 have died as a result of environmental contamination caused by gold extraction in northern Nigeria.
Mercury, which is commonly used in the gold extraction processes, can pollute the air, water, and soil if not properly monitored, and affects the nervous and digestive systems when inhaled.
At one former mine processing site in the village of Bagega, with some 8,000 inhabitants, air mercury levels were registered, a hundred times the maximum recommended (AllAfrica.com).
Since the beginning of the year, Doctors Without Borders workers have noticed a spike in the number of lead-related illnesses and deaths in several villages of the Zamfara state where toxic run-off from illegal gold mining has entered the soil and water supply (TerraDaily).
Locals, including women and children, are regularly recruited to participate in the poorly regulated processing of lead-rich ore to extract the gold.
Because these operation are often so close to their homes, workers sometimes attempt to illegally extract gold from he lead-contaminated soils in and around their houses and compounds. This directly exposes children and infants to the harmful substance which does irreparable damage to their neurological systems.
A UN-WHO report that's due to be published later this month claims that the list of polluted villages is stilll growing, with signs of recontamination evident in some villages that have already been been cleaned up by US-based environmental firms.
Despite the shocking results of the UN's fact finding mission, it's rumored that the report will recommend that mining operations be banned, but simply that "safer practices" should be enacted to protect nearby villages.
Sign The Petition!
Tell The UN To End Dirty Gold Mining In Nigeria
Like this story? Connect with Beth on Twitter or StumbleUpon!
Image Credit: NigerianInquirer.com


text:
Cocooned within tropical gardens, and lush green paddy fields, Grand Kesambi Resort & Villa is an oasis of amazing peace and tranquility – a secret hideaway disturbed only by the twitter of birdsong and the crickets' hum. A delightful piece of forgotten Bali and authentic Balinese village life that lies just steps from the main street of seminyak kerobokan , yet feels far removed from the madding crowd.
Grand Kesambi Resort & Villa, Elegant Modern designed , combined landscape architect – This unique structure allows guests to wander off and explore the ultimate privacy and serenity of the resort.
Grand kesambi resort & Villa is consist of one bedroom pool Villa , two bedroom pool Villa & Superior room provides an exotic setting for life's finest comforts and experiences. Discover the true essence of Bali in sensual spa rituals, exceptional cuisine, and in the rich tapestry of cultural and spiritual traditions that are central to the rhythm of Bali life. Lose yourself in a truly exotic Balinese experience.
Best Price Guaranteed


text:
Let me guess, you have been playing USA Today crossword and got stuck on the clue Bottle inserts. Well, you have come to the right place to find the answer to this clue.
While some crosswords are much simpler than others, most require that players have a vast knowledge of the language and possibly even various topics. So while crossword puzzles are seen as a more intelligent game, they can be very frustrating for players to complete and even experienced crossword players need some help occasionally.
When finding the answers to the clues becomes too difficult, there's no shame in looking for them online.
Now you have the answer to your clue. Its time to move on to the next clue. You can browse through the list with all the answers to the USA Today crossword of May 28th, 2018. Or you can use the search form below to find the answer (no matter if its USA Today Crossword or any other crossword).
|USA Today crossword of May 28th, 2018 other clues
|Thompson of "Harry Potter" movies
|Belle's romancer
|Nerve, slangily
|Brooding birds
|Declares off-limits
|Like snakes or eels
|React to glare
|Least inept
|Paranormal energy fields
|Pork or beef cut
|Thesis writer's task
|NFL game extenders
|Bottom-line figures
|"Reach" singer Estefan
|Sows' mates
|Job that involves cutting
|Double Stuf cookie
|Sean with two Oscars
|Is on an incline
|Pungent salad green
|Tools for 11-Downs
|Turns slushy
|Diner cupful, slangily
|"Downton ___" (PBS series)
|Daniel of the frontier
|Job that involves cutting
|Fully cooked, as a souffle
|Atoll makeup
|Way too thin
|Acting father of Jane and Peter
|State that was a republic
|Criticized to no end
|Swatters' victims
|Repair-manual drawings
|Griffin of game show fame
|Rattler's secretion
|Tend to a hole
|Grow lousier
|Sayers detective Lord Peter
|Becomes corroded
|Final chapter
|Sulker's mood
|Duncan Hines buys
|Chipotle menu item
|Church of England cleric
|Compost pile
|Chain with a museum in Sweden
|Teamster's rig
|Walked heavily
|Bases-loaded walk stat
|Setting in every "Rocky" movie
|Endure a hunger strike
|Recedes from shore
|17-Across employer
|Mark Twain or Will Rogers
|Breaks in hammocks
|Body shop estimate
|Job that involves cutting
|Let up, as a storm
|Slushy beverage brand
|Fish's tempter
|Waitperson's delivery
|Exec's reminder
|Icky stuff
|Struggling to decide
|Job that involves cutting
|Black cat, to some
|A bit soused
|Euro spender since 1999
|Coal, primarily
|Gave utterance to
|In a feeble way
|2008 campaign slogan
We offer support and help with a wide range of crosswords and are guaranteed to make sure you complete everything; the site is also updated regularly to make sure that all of our answers are correct and to add more crosswords to the ever growing list.__IMAGE__
If there is any problem with the answer, please contact us! We will fix the problem.


text:
and I have it in my mind
that the sky is tall and heavy,
when I could be brave.
~ The Innocence Mission
I reckon Heaven is a place
where everything is weightless, yeah
even heavy things are weightless, yeah
up there we'll never fight at all.
~ Old 97's
If you ask me, the people who get the most out of life are the ones who don't ask questions. I wish I was this kind of person. I was at Crème the other morning and heard a girl tell another girl about her previous night's date and I kept wondering how she could go on about her date without knowing what love is for and what it means. I kept wondering how she could be excited about something when there was no philosophical map that would tell her where she was going and whether or not arriving there would give her a sense of closure and fulfillment. And there is a man who delivers library books to the library downstairs and the other day when he was carrying cartons of books into the library I wondered if he ever got tempted to drive the truck off the Sellwood bridge because he knew it was filled with a million ideas that contradicted each other. There are times when I think an act like that might be righteous. But I don't know why.~ Donald Miller
I have a friend who has the uncanny ability to live in the moment. He manages a Bi-mart and has a wife and he doesn't think about the future and doesn't think about the past and to me he is like a person floating on his back in a river and only thinks about the rapids when he finds himself in the rapids.
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (early manuscript)
image attribution


text:
Memphis is the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll
MemphisTravel.com is your place to find the best in Memphis attractions, restaurants (and we're not just talkn' barbecue), history, nightlife and other things to do. Hear what's happening on Beale Street, learn what's inside the Memphis Pyramid and discover the appeal of our neighborhoods. Keep reading to see why it all starts in Memphis.
Southern Avenue
"I really wish that everybody could come and experience it the way that we have our whole lives."
Memphis Brews
"Everybody here is real. We might do things a little different, but we stay true to ourselves and stay authentic."
"It's just this one little spot, and this one little spot changed all of modern music."


text:
I wasn't planning on writing on this subject but I am going to GeorgeFest tomorrow in Eustis with a good friend and mentor and decided to write this as a reference for those I meet there to consolidate my ideas.
My first passion is the Constitution. The most important aspect of the Constitution is the Bill of Rights. If you have ever talked to me then you already know: I believe that the ONLY reason we have had THE most prosperous and free country ever to grace the face of the Earth is because of the Constitution. Our country originated in a unique time in history where a people threw off the chains of despotism and formed a government of the people, by the people and for the people. There have been many revolutions throughout history. Our was truly a miracle.
Now to Ted Cruz.
I first ran across Ted Cruz when he was running for the Senate in Texas. I really liked what I read and heard. He had led the fight in District of Columbia vs. Heller to stipulate that the 2nd Amendment was indeed an individual right. He formed a coalition of many states (over 30 I believe) that fought for our 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. This decision led to a reassertion of 2nd Amendment rights around the country. Cruz was also involved in a case Mendellin vs. Texas where he asserted the idea that the US Constitution is superior to UN law. The United Nations wanted to reopen adjudicated murder cases here in the United States as ordered by the UN International Court. Ted Cruz fought the International Court and won. A win for US sovereignty.
While not being a religious person myself, I do understand the importance of Christianity in the formation and success of our country. Ted Cruz has defended locating the 10 Commandments monument on Texas state grounds successfully. When the rest of the nation was separating themselves from the Bible and its teachings, he stood firm in Texas and allowed Texans their freedom of religious expression. The 1st Amendment won with Ted Cruz.
I was very involved in politics when the Schumer Gang of Eight Bill was introduced. It was clear then as it should be today that the bill led to a path of citizenship for illegals here in the country. Ted Cruz led the fight against this bill finally winning over support when he introduced a few amendment one of which stated that this bill cannot be used as a tool for citizenship. When his common sense amendments were not added it became apparent to enough Senators the true reason for the bill. It was squashed.
Digging deeper into Ted Cruz what was what fully won me over. His recognition of state's rights and the proper role of the federal government. In multiple videos I have heard him castigate the Supreme Court for its overreach into state's issues. This occurrence is nothing new but his responses were refreshing to listen to. It was as if I was listening to Madison reading a modern day Federalist Paper.
On many occasions Ted Cruz has been "ambushed" by the left who think to embarrass him. LOL, so far it has all backfired. Look for Ted's video where he calls a code pink protester up to the podium to have an actual conversation about the topic of nukes in Iran. Instead of having someone remove the person, he chooses dialogue and reason. Another memorable video is after Sandy Hook where a reporter tries to paint him in a corner as supporting gun violence for not supporting "common sense" gun restrictions. In 2 1/2 minutes he validated the founder's views perfectly.
While many have said they want to reduce the size of government Ted Cruz is the only one that has committed on paper to do something about it. When he becomes President, Ted wants to shut down the Departments of Education, Commerce, Energy, HUD, and dearest to my heart the IRS! In my opinion the 16th and 17th Amendments are the 2 worst that were ever passed. The creation of an income tax and the removal of a key check and balance between the states and the federal government has altered the lives of Americans in very detrimental ways. Anybody who wants to take on these issues definitely has my blessings as a candidate. The idea that a candidate would run this as part of their platform cemented the idea that Ted Cruz IS the constitutional conservative that we need in the White House.
I am not saying that Ted Cruz is perfect. But if you are looking for a principled constitutional conservative that will start the move to make states a more relevant component of our republic then Ted Cruz is your guy. If you want a constitutional lawyer that will fight FOR the Constitution instead of looking for ways to circumvent it then Ted Cruz is your man. Finally, if you want someone who will say what he will do, and actually do it then Ted Cruz is your guy. You may not agree with everything he believes in but you can be assured he will indeed do what he says.


text: Panoramic entries PiPho Org MPC started last Feb 20. Our first theme was PANORAMIC. This is the third year of Pinoy Photography Organization (PiPho Org) the club. Click for bigger version Share this:FacebookTwitterTumblrGooglePocketEmail Related Published by Regie Fernando Head creative artist and director at Imagesmith. Founder of Pinoy Photography Org (PiPho). Loves gadgets and tech hence the alt name "tekgik". Interested on techie stuff? follow me on Twitter. Wanna see latest photo / video musings? follow me on Instagram. Wanna hire me? :) inquire at www.imagesmith.ph. View all posts by Regie Fernando


text:
University of Miami
UM baseball tops Wright State on Garrett Kennedy's homer in ninth
Wright State coach and two-time Miami Hurricane national champion Greg Lovelady made his return to Mark Light Field one to remember Friday night.
Current Hurricane Garrett Kennedy made it even more memorable, booming an inside fastball over the right-field fence for a two-run, walk-off homer to lift No. 11 Miami to an 8-7 victory.
The Hurricanes committed four errors in the first four innings, which translated to one earned run of the Raiders' seven.
But the Canes (7-3) overcame their inadequacies, chipping away at the lead and finally going ahead on Kennedy's blast after Edgar Michelangeli reached on a walk.
"It was actually pretty awesome,'' said Kennedy, a senior. "I kind of was hoping the guy was going to keep coming with fastballs. He left one up and I was able to put a good swing on it.
"That's the first one I've ever had.''
Things weren't as rosy defensively.
Together, the teams committed nine errors.
After four innings, the only earned run for Wright State (4-3) was a solo homer by Ryan Fucci, who also doubled and tripled for a four-RBI night.
"A crazy game,'' Morris said. "The first four or five innings we played about as bad as we could play. But our guys got down big and we came back. You can't be any more clutch than that.''
UM reliever Cooper Hammond (2-1) earned the victory for the Hurricanes in two innings of work.
Left-handed UM starter Thomas Woodrey, filling in for injured ace Andy Suarez, gave up seven runs and still lowered his ERA to 1.93.
Lovelady, a Miami Palmetto High graduate, helped the Canes win the College World Series in 1999 and 2001. He had nearly a dozen family members attend from all over the country.
"It's different to be on the other side, but still cool,'' said Lovelady, who was applauded warmly by the crowd of 2,389.
Morris said it was good to see his former catcher.
"Always,'' the Miami coach said. "A very good player for us and good friend.''


text:
27 photos
$895,000 0.34 acres 34789 Ridge Road, Afton, OK 74331 - Delaware County
New Construction WATERFRONT Lake Home w/ luxurious amenities
Absolutely stunning 2017 New Construction Waterfront Property in the quiet area of Fishtail Cove just off of Duck Creek. Stacked with upgrades including Control 4 Home Control, 50 Yr Roof, 3 CM Granite Kitchen Island & Counters, Tankless Hot Water Heater, 3 zoned Hvac's, Soft Close Doors & Drawers, Bolt Internet, and a private Dock with 2 boat slips. Could be 4 or 5 Bed (Media Room could be 5th), with 3 beds having private bath. Enjoy lake life from one of your two new decks overlooking the cove and your own private dock which includes 2- 25' enclosed slips. Finished basement boasts plenty of room for games, separate game room w/ sink & mini fridge, & private bed/bath. Appraised for over $900k!! Lake life has never been so luxurious! A Must
Bill Lee Chinowth & Cohen


text:
The BBC posted a test where you can see if you're online dating material, as well as some ideas to succeeding.
Oh Tinder, I never got what all the buzz around the app was about. Well, I never really liked it as much as people seem to enjoy it. The first time I actually saw it was on a friend's phone. He used it to talk to girls, but he never actually had the courage to meet them in person, which only reinforced one of my main concerns. However, after having some fun with his account, I decided to give it a chance. I just used it for a couple of days and decided this wasn't for me. Why? The main reason: I was startled about how direct guys were. They greeted you and the very next message was an invitation to have sex. Not that I'm super conservative, but I'm not gonna hook up with someone who only says hi and pretends that's enough. So, I uninstalled the app from my phone and never got it back.
Then one day I came across a test from the BBC claiming to tell you if you have what it takes to succeed in the online dating world according to scientific studies. Honestly, not being a user of any, I would have let it pass, but it made me think that perhaps I was doing something wrong to give these creeps the impression that I would just sleep with anybody. Long story short, I decided to take the test, and the results were… let's say, interesting.
The test claims it was based on the research studies by Professor Khalid Khan (from Queen Mary University of London) and Dr. Sameer Chaudhry (from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center). However, right after naming their sources they just add that at the same time they analyzed "dozens of scientific studies from recent decades on attraction and online dating." And that's the last thing you hear about these specialists from then on it's all about "some studies," "in one research," "scientists believe," and so on. So, it basically loses some credibility.
Now, what's the test about? Through six questions you're given options you can choose from to build a mock account. It includes things like the gender you're interested in, username, bio, profile pictures, and general tastes. As soon as I started it, I knew I was going to have issues with the test. After selecting the gender you're interested in, they asked what kind of username I would choose based on four adjectives describing myself, which included: cultured, hottie, megabucks, and take a chance with me. I selected cultured, not really in a pretentious way, but because I found the others quite problematic. Naturally, as I expected, once my results came in, cultured was the less popular among men based on "certain" study. Now, if my original profile didn't have anything insinuating, and I got those creepy advances, I can't imagine how it would be with a username like the others.
Then you have to select a headline or what we generally know as bio. Here you could choose from four opening lines or descriptions based on personality. These included jokey, elaborate (which was basically showing off your knowledge as it was later described), brief (just one word, "me"), and curious (" Chocolate digestive or custard cream?"). The result here wasn't a surprise. According to these unknown studies, humor, as we already know, is one of the qualities most people look after. However, something that made me cringe a little bit was the fact that they mentioned that selecting the elaborate option was a flop, since men don't really feel that attracted to women who claim to know more than them.
Among the description, you could choose three options to explain your personality, and in order to make this brief, some of the options included playing rugby or being funny and witty. I mention these two because the test says these two options are the worst among the bunch. The first one, because men prefer a woman who attends aerobics classes over one who plays rugby. From this moment on, I confirmed that the test was based on outdated and kind of misogynistic principles. Now, I get it's based on the general opinion of the people they tested, but if they had something against them, they could've phrased it differently or used another tone to give you the results. As for the other option, this just made me laugh. They claim that saying you're witty and funny doesn't make you look attractive simply because actions are better than words. For God's sake! It's a digital app. How can you show with actions that?
Images by Frankie Hildebrand
What would you do if you're caught in the apocalypse single?


text:
A Spirit-Filled Community in Branson, Missouri
Welcome to the King's Chapel Branson family!
It's our desire to provide a place each week where you can experience the power of God, His love and the love of others! God has a wonderful plan for you and we hope to help you fulfill His purpose for your life! ~Pastor Chris & Melissa Davis
King's Chapel Branson is an extension of King's Cathedral in Maui, Hawaii, pastored by Dr. James Marocco. What began in 1980 as a small church on a small island, has now grown to over 100 sites worldwide. We are one church in many locations from Alaska to Tahiti, Japan to Spain, and Seattle to one of our newest, right here in Branson, Missouri!King's Chapel Branson has something for the entire family! Life Groups and ministries are available with a focus for children, youth, and adults. There's a place for you at KC. Check out the schedule and join us! We love to have you!
Do you have questions about our ministry?We would love to talk with you!


text:
Advanced search
Faktaa – Facts and figures 1/2014: Hidden Competences
CIMO and the Finnish think tank Demos Helsinki examined how employers rate the skills and knowledge acquired through international experiences in their recruitment. The research revealed that the employers often are not able to make the connection between international experiences and the actual skills they need for their business or workplace to flourish. The competences are hidden.
The conference Hidden Competences was based on this research and a new publication Faktaa – Facts and Figures 1/2014: Hidden Competences (May 2014), summarising the key findings of the research project (originally published in 2013 in Finnish under the title "Piilotettu osaaminen"). Also other related European studies and surveys were presented.
The conference was looking for answers to the following questions:
The conference had some 300 participants from Finland and abroad.
Hidden Competences, conference programme (pdf)
Hidden Competences - Conclusions (Word document)
Ms. Krista Kiuru, Minister of Education and Communications: 25 years of EU Education, Training and Youth programmes in Finland (YouTube video)
Ms. Runa Gudmarsdottir, European Commission: Erasmus+ programme addressing European needs – How to find evidence on its long-term results?
Mr. Juha Leppänen, Demos Helsinki: Hidden competences – Is the society and working life able to identify and utilise the learning outcomes from international experiences
Message board record (pdf)
Conference photographs by CIMO (Flickr)
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies. Read more


text:
Item #: SCP-947
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: The building containing SCP-947 (hereby referred to as Site-36) has been repossessed using Foundation resources, and a fenced perimeter 200m from Site-36 has been established. Civilian access to Site-36 is forbidden. Civilians who attempt to gain access to Site-36 will be administered Class A amnestics and returned to the Route ██ Ranger Station. Personnel working in Site-36 are required to undergo monthly psychiatric evaluations.
Under no circumstances are any personnel to approach SCP-947-2. Observation of SCP-947-2 is to be carried out via cameras placed around SCP-947-2 above the collapsed second floor ballroom.
Description: SCP-947 refers to a set of phenomena relating to the abandoned ██████ ██████ Casino1, located in █████ █████, Nevada.
SCP-947-1 refers to a group of incorporeal entities that appear within the ██████ ██████ Casino. These entities resemble upper class members of 1920''s American society, wearing period appropriate dress. SCP-947-1 instances have thus far appeared only in the second floor ballroom which, possibly due to the event that created SCP-947-2, has suffered a structural failure, resulting in the flooring in the middle of the ballroom falling away, revealing SCP-947-2 in the basement below. Instances of SCP-947-1 are completely silent and [See Addendum 947-B] seem either unwilling or unable to interact with anything other than other instances of SCP-947-1. All instances of SCP-947-1 display body language characterized as extreme emotional distress, and will not avert their gaze from SCP-947-2. To date, there have been 73 documented variants of SCP-947-12.
SCP-947-2 is an open fault located in the basement of the ██████ ██████ Casino. SCP-947-2 extends roughly 28m from the southwest corner of the basement subfloor to the northeast corner. SCP-947-2 is roughly 10m in width, and is 60m deep. Of note, SCP-947-2 does not appear to be the result of seismic activity, but rather [DATA EXPUNGED] relating to the events of ██/██/████.
SCP-947-2A refers to a collection of human remains located at the bottom of SCP-947-2. Video observation has determined the remains to be that of a young human female, with probable cause of death being severe cranial trauma. SCP-947-2A emits a small amount of luminescence, usually 1-1.5 lux.
SCP-947-3 refers to a door on the fourth floor not present in the original floor plan. Its current positioning suggests it would be used as a side entrance to an administrative office. However, to date, all attempts at opening SCP-947-3 have failed.
A handwritten note appears underneath SCP-947-3 each day at 19:06. To date, the note has been identical across all iterations. Aside from its spontaneous appearance, the note possesses no anomalous properties. The author of this note has not yet been identified. (See Document 947-A-ARC)
Addendum [947-A]: On ██/██/████, an additional set of human remains (hereby SCP-947-2B) appeared next to SCP-947-2A. The remains resemble those of an elderly human male. The appearance of these remains coincided with an additional event within SCP-947-2 (See Document 947-A-ARC).
Addendum [947-B]: On ██/██/████, an instance of SCP-947-13 was observed quietly, but audibly, weeping. This continued for 7 hours, until the instance disappeared. To date, it has not reappeared.
Document 947-A-ARC: The following note appeared underneath SCP-947-3 on a daily basis since containment began on 8/11/1969. As of ██/██/████, this note no longer appears.
I think I just expected better, you know? I think I expected more. From my friends, from my family, from everyone. I would''ve been satisfied with the bare minimum, what is expected of decent human beings. I guess that was too much.
It''s because of them. It was supposed to be a celebration, but I could see their intentions the moment they entered the building. They each wanted what they all wanted, the money they all thought I had. I could see the emptiness in all of them. They confronted me, surrounded me, and then…
That thing down there is exactly what they deserved. It''s a perfect reflection of them. Christ, I hope they stare into that pit for an eternity, because it''s just as empty as they are. That''s the real tragedy of the whole thing.
When they all rushed over there, when they started shouting about a vault, I tried. I saw her standing there and I saw them hit her and I reached out for her but then she was gone. I saw her, suspended in the air, and then she wasn''t, and they didn''t even spare her a glance. They just kept staring into that thing and shouting about gold and she fell.
There isn''t a vault down there. There never was. Just darkness and her. They haven''t even realized, standing around that… peering down there, that it''s their own fault.
I hope you''ll do better.


text:
17 August 2007
Paul Sinha – King of the World
Paul delivered a stunning show last year talking about his life as a gay Asian doctor obsessed with football (and Liverpool). How could he possibly match that award-nominated show? Well he has and it's great. Paul has a strange style where he technically rants about things that bother him and delivers other anecdotes without seemingly telling any jokes but what comes is intelligent and amusing stories delivered in such an amiable way that just grabs your attention and admiration. This year he describes the times he has felt like 'King of the World', as well as those when he felt he was 'Twat of the World'. The stories flow so exquisitely and they pack so much entertainment, social comment and amusement in them it's really quite different from any other comic on the circuit. He deserves to be nominated again for the top award - four quiz shows out of five and a proud part of my must-see list for this year and next!
Labels: EdFringe
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
i grieve for the glorious days of yore
when gallantry ruled the earth
for heroic knighthood my heart is sore
though i be of humble birth
how little joy to walk a land
in which poetry never flowers
where love must tremble at the priest's raised hand
and mammon cruelly glowers
o black-clad men of reason
who lay waste to the woods and fields
in what untimely season
must you set wolves on a poet's heels?
we are on this earth to love
and for no other cause
no angels line the skies above
to enforce your cruel laws
i am a wandering troubadour
traveling from town to town
i long for a lady's soft amour
but receive a burgomaster's frown
wishing to get to the bottom of the matter i requested a leave of absence during the christmas holiday and journeyed back to the cedars, an undertaking i found quite lacking in stirring up nostalgic memories.
by good fortune cousin mark was away, visiting old chums in chicago. i had a long talk with a gardener who had been in the employ of the estate since the aforementioned unpleasantness, and i prevailed on him to tell his tale.
it was as i suspected, and after assuring the fellow that his livelihood would not be compromised i notified the authorities.
i am retired now, and live alone at the cedars with only one servant. as i sit by the low fire with a good crackling log during the long chilly nights i often reflect on cousin mark and am drawn to the conclusion that he was guided not by malice, but only by weakness.


text:
Finally found a replacement slowcooker for the one that I broke last Christmas!
Picked up carrots, celery, mushrooms, onion, potatoes, onion soup mix, vegetable broth to go
with the first piece of meat we've bought this year.
Which was a 2.35 lb. chuck roast!
Invited DD#2 over,
popped open a can of biscuits
and had a nice family dinner.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥


text:
The one we've all wanted.
Listen to Trent Reznor, Josh Homme, and Dave Grohl's Sound City collaboration, "Mantra"
on March 06, 2013, 6:46pm
Watch Dave Grohl, John Fogerty, and Rick Springfield perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Sound City Players stay close to home.
on March 06, 2013, 9:14am
Dave Grohl's Sound City Players, Justin Timberlake, The Stooges to play SXSW 2013
Many more acts added to the lineup.
on March 04, 2013, 4:32pm
Stream: Dave Grohl and Friends – Sound City: Real To Reel
The much-hyped soundtrack feat. Trent Reznor, Josh Homme & Paul McCartney.
on March 04, 2013, 10:06am
Watch Dave Grohl, Stevie Nicks, and Sound City Players on Letterman
Dave continues to invade television.
on February 15, 2013, 2:47pm
Watch Dave Grohl discuss Sound City on The Colbert Report
"Now you're a documentarian — this is throwing me in a loop."
on February 14, 2013, 6:51am
Dave Grohl's Sound City Players announce NYC show, hint at SXSW appearance
Dave continues to show off his super group.
on February 01, 2013, 4:45pm
Live Review: Dave Grohl's Sound City Players at LA's Palladium (1/31)
More like Star City, am I right?
by Carl Pocket
on February 01, 2013, 1:08pm
Coachella's 2013 Lineup: One Day Later
The highlights, surprises, omissions, and who-to-knows.
on January 25, 2013, 9:31pm
Watch Dave Grohl's Sound City Players' first concert
They performed songs by Nine Inch Nails, CCR, Rick Springfield, and more
on January 19, 2013, 3:11pm
New Music: Dave Grohl and Friends – "From Can To Can't"
Taken from the Sound City soundtrack
on January 15, 2013, 6:09pm
Dave Grohl's Sound City Players set live debut
Live band will feature core members and special guests.
on January 02, 2013, 3:44pm


text:
Commodity Today's Trend And Live Updates:-
In America, as there was huge amount of crude oil, the price of crude oil was again decreased according to the market updates.Now, in International Market only, crude oil was traded with the increased price. Brant crude is having downfall of 0.73% and the current value of crude oil in the market was $33.35.On the Other hand, Nymex crude oil was traded with the current market price of
In COMEX, the price of gold was decreased by 0.60% and having the current market price of $1223.Silver with the decrease of 0.47% and was traded with the current market price of $15.30.
Today's Trading Tips:
MCX Copper:- Buy target- Rs 322 stoploss-Rs 312
MCX Crude:- Sell stoploss- Rs 2150 to Rs 2230


text:
Financial Systems:
In the Financial arena, here are a few examples of past projects of ours:
- Customize Financial Reporting of Enterprise Data
- Eliminate Double-entry by Integrating Data from Different Systems
- Create Customized Budgeting Software
- Build Complex Sales Compensation Calculation System
- Build Cost Accounting and Job Costing Systems
- Staff various Finance and Accounting Special Projects
It is our mission to help firms such as yours to build and implement customized software solutions such as these.
Operational Systems:
Operationally, we can help your organization to:
- Improve Customer Service and Quality Control
- Identify Target Markets and Track Marketing Campaigns
- Improve the Appearance of your Website
- Build Customized Project Tracking Systems
- Enable web-based Online Ordering and viewing of Account Status
- Enable knowledge sharing across your organization using Intranets
- Staff various Information Technology Special Projects
A successful system development and implementation usually requires a variety of skills and toolsets. This is why our broad range of services are essential to facilitate a smooth implementation process. We are careful to work within our clients' pre-defined budgetary goals, and our services are provided with a keen eye toward business operations to maximize your return on investment.
In order to provide these benefits, we offer the following services:
- Software Package Installation and Integration services
- Customized Software Development Services
- Customized Website Design Services
- Customized Scalable e-Commerce Development Services
- Sales Force Automation (SFA) software
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Call Center Software Deployment Services
- Computerized Document Imaging
- Business Process Improvements and Re-Engineering
- On-Site Computer Training
To provide this wide array of services we work with a network of partners that supplement our skill base when necessary, including the ability to provide "network infrastructure" services, such as:
- Network Installation and Configuration
- Internet and Network Security Configuration, incl. Firewall and DMZ
- Software and Network Performance Optimization


text:
New Machine: YCM TV158B Up and Running at Fore Machine
A new YCM TV 158B, vertical machining center has been added to the Fore Machine floor. This nearly 40,000lb machine's table measures 66.93" x 33.86" with 40-200in/min cutting federate. A guide bar located on the Z-axis minimizes the machining vibrations helping to provide flawless precision and define cutting. We are excited for this new addition and for the many machining opportunities we will be able to accomplish with the YCM TV 158B.


text:
Killoe v Dromard, Senior Championship semi-final - Live updates
The Longford Leader will have live text updates of the Senior Championship semi-final between Killoe and Dromard in Pearse Park this Saturday.
The match-up sees a highly fancied Killoe side attempting to reach a first county final in seventeen years take on a hugely experienced Dromard outfit in what promises to be an extremely tight and tense encounter.
The coverage of the game, which includes your comments and Twitter posts, will commence at 5.30pm. Click here to follow live text commentary.


text:
Campbelltown Outlook
The Campbelltown Outlook is Council's community newspaper. Copies of the paper are delivered to every household in the Campbelltown Council area (Via the East Torrens Messenger), and are also available for collection from the Council Office and Libraries.
Copies can also be downloaded below. The file sizes are quite large and may take some time on a dial-up connection.
The views and opinions expressed in articles and advertisements submitted by contributors other than the City of Campbelltown, do not necessarily reflect the views of the Council as a body, nor those of individual members.


text:
Doc Johnson Unisex Vac-U-Lock Harness Kit with 6 Inch Vibrating Ultraskyn Dildo
Average customer review 4.5 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Sorry! This product has been discontinued.
Please scroll down to see alternative products.
Product Description
Knock boots strap on-style with Doc Johnson's Vac-U-Lock Ultra Harness Kit, a unisex all-you-need set comprising a harness and 6 inch vibrating dildo. Supercharge sexy times with the strap on and your lover, or use the vibe by itself for solo stimulation.
With an insertable length of 6.5 inches and a generous girth of 5.25 inches, this vibrating dildo is just the job for intermediate strap on enthusiasts. Boasting a skin-soft synthetic shaft, set of testicles, a super-strong suction cup base and a comfortable, adjustable harness for secure strap on and pegging play.
The Vac-U-Lock system is the absolute best way to secure any number of compatible toys. Simply popper the plug onto the inside of the harness and slide any of the Vac-U-Lock dongs or dildos on. The harness is made from strong and durable material, with a soft lining for comfort. The side straps adjust up to 50 inches for a perfect fit.
This product comes with a small amount of powder lube for smooth and easy attachment of Vac-U-Lock accessories. Be sure to coat the dildo's shaft with lashings of water-based lube before play to maximise your pleasure.
Please note: Men using the strap on should choose a Vac-U-Lock dildo without balls for maximum comfort and freedom. If you need to position the open crotch further forwards, try wearing the harness higher on the waist.
Key Features:
- Adjustable between 28 inches and 50 inches
- Suggested AUS dress size 10 - 30
- Unisex Ultraskyn 6 inch vibrating multispeed dildo with Ultra Harness kit
- Patented-Designed Vac-U-Lock Plug with Easy-on/Easy-off Vac-U-Powder
- Dildo made from Sil-A-Gel, a formula material that's latex-free, odourless, anti-bacterial and non-toxic
- Harness is crotchless for comfort and easy access
- Dildo comes with a suction cup base
Product Videos
Buyer's Guide: Vac-U-Lock Explained
Doc Johnson's Vac-U-lock range of strap on harnesses and accessories offer a completely new way of enjoying strap on sex. Here, Annabelle Knight explains what makes the Vac-U-Lock collection so different, and how it can benefit your pegging and strap on adventures.
Doc Johnson Unisex Vac-U-Lock Harness Kit with 6 Inch Vibrating Ultraskyn Dildo
- Now
- $99.95
Fantastic strap-on harness and dildo set
Reviewed: 18 March 2012 by MrJay, a Straight Married Male
We got this primarily for my OH to use on me for anal sex. This is our second Doc Johnson Vac-U-Lock strap-on set.
This was delivered very quickly and discreetly as has always been the case with Lovehoney. The set came in a smartly presented box and looks professionally produced. The instruction leaflet is mostly used to show off other products in the range. The key instructions relating to adjusting the straps were clear and easy to use. Likewise for the care instructions - wash with mild soap and water then hand dry with a soft cloth.
The harness is very high quality and feels very comfortable in use. There are two adjustable straps and it was very easy to get a secure fit. The harness has a hole for the included Vac-U-Lock plug, which snaps securely into place. There is also a long slit in the harness allowing easy access to your partner while they're wearing it. This was a definite plus as I wouldn't want my OH feeling left out and it is possible to have sex with your partner while they're wearing it.
The dildo itself is the most realistic one I've ever seen or used. The shape is very convincing and the texture is as close to real skin as you're likely to get. It has several veins on it and even moves like real skin when you handle it. It also has a nice tight pair of balls on it. If you're not into realistic toys you should look elsewhere.
There is a hole in the end for inserting the Vac-U-Lock plug and also a small cable running from the top at the base which connects the vibrator to the battery pack. The dildo is a decent size and so might not be ideal for beginners to use for anal play. For me, it's exactly what I was looking for.
A big benefit of this dildo is that it smells much more pleasant than any of our previous ones. It's not an especially strong smell but is quite sweet and pleasant.
Once the plug is inserted into the base of the dildo it is nice and firm. The combination of the plug and the vibrator give a solid core through the middle that makes insertion much easier. It required a decent amount of lube and slow, patient insertion. Once it's in though it's thoroughly worth it. I could take the full length and girth of the toy without any discomfort. The harness allowed my partner to exercise good control over it and it was very pleasurable for her to thrust it in and out. Things get even better when you turn on the vibrator. This requires 3AA batteries and has three different speed settings. The vibrator is towards the tip of the dildo and the vibrations were incredible, especially on the higher settings.
I have also tried the harness on to see if I could use it for double penetration on my OH. The picture on the box gave me this idea as it shows a man wearing it. I'm very confident that this would be possible, I just need to get a smaller dildo for her as the included one is a little large for her. Our next purchase is highly likely to be something appropriate from the Vac-U-Lock range.
Overall, this is an excellent product that is sure to become a regular favourite. If I had to look for a downside it's that the battery box looks a little tacky. It's a nasty beige rectangular box that looks like something from the 80s. This is a very minor quibble and in no way diminishes the enjoyment we've had with this set.
A very satisfied, repeat Doc Johnson and Lovehoney customer.
- Pros
- Very high quality realistic product.
- Cons
- The battery box looks very old fashioned.
- Bottom line
- Excellent addition to our collection, very pleased with it.
- 2 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
Order by:
Ultra fun for intermediate users
Reviewed: 30 June 2017 by ellaboo2816, a Gay Engaged Female
My wife and I purchased this for our second foray into the strap-on world after previously using another type of harness with great success. We chose this type specifically because of the Ultraskyn material the dildo is made from, as well as it's vibrating functional and Vac-U-Lock harness.
We were very excited when the box arrived and immediately tore open the packaging to inspect our new toy. The dildo itself doesn't disappoint when it comes to "real-feel", it's crazily soft and detailed, as well as being fairly hefty in terms of weight.
We decided on a test run using just the dildo as the previous toy we'd used was quite a bit smaller. My wife applied lashings of lube to the head of the dildo and began teasing my clit with the incredibly strong vibrations. She had me cumming within a minute and I was immediately unbelievably wet! After a few more insanely intense orgasms that had me writhing around in pleasure, we felt ready to step up our play and test the true power of our new toy. After applying yet more lube my wife slid the dildo effortlessly inside me and began to fuck me slowly at first then hard and fast where she very quickly brought me to earth-shattering orgasm after earth-shattering orgasm!
After our test run it was time to utilise the full potential of this spectacular toy. One particularly horny night (after one or two drinks) the wife strapped on the harness, popped the dildo onto the Vac-U-Lock plug and applied our trusty Lovehoney lube. She then yet again easily slid the dildo inside me and switched on the vibration before banging me into next week for near enough an hour straight. We were able to move into various positions with ease and the wife was even able to bend me over the bed without much effort. All in all we had an absolutely amazing time with this kit and even went for round two the next day when we felt a little more naughty!
The only downside of this amazing toy is the harness itself, in that a larger, heavier toy such as this can occasionally tip forward and require repositioning. Other than this we rate this very highly indeed!
- Pros
- Size, material, vibration, value, Vac-U-Lock compatibility.
- Cons
- Harness is a little flimsy if you want to use a heavier toy.
- Bottom line
- Amazing fun, intensely pleasurable.
- 1 person found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
- Newest
- Most helpful
- Rating
See all 2 Doc Johnson Unisex Vac-U-Lock Harness Kit with 6 Inch Vibrating Ultraskyn Dildo reviews…
Free Delivery when you spend $100


text:
Alright, it's time I share with you the Paypal 6 dollar trick, this has been going around for some time now but it still works, I have made a nice amount of money off this ONLY having to spend $6.
Check out this link for the details:
The link should show you all the info you need to get started, add this to your own blog and start making extra cash for only $6!!!
-Cool News


text:
Posts Tagged 'Commercial Janitorial Cleaning Services in Mounds View MN'
Office Janitorial Services Mounds View MN
Many people struggle to understand what janitorial services do for residential and commercial customers, but it is actually very easy to explain. These services can actually offer a whole range of different things to customers, with most of the work that is done actually depending on the needs and wants of the customer. Some homeowners use these service providers to keep their windows clean, whereas others use them to keep their floors polished, whereas others may use them for a full range of maintenance services. The most extreme packages include full building maintenance, where the external janitorial team will take steps to ensure that they are completely on top of all of the maintenance needs at that property, including monitoring and anticipating future risks which may occur.
That is why we do and offer Office Janitorial Services in Mounds View MN area!
Janitorial Services also take the time to arrange a schedule that fits in with the needs of the customer. Sometimes they are required to attend every single day, and sometimes they are only required to attend a few times per month. These service providers are also flexible about what time they will attend during the day (or night).
This flexibility can help to make them even more appealing to customers, who may want to get services early in the morning, later in the evening, or even during the night, when no one will be around to inhibit the performance of the janitors.
How Much Should I Charge For My Commercial Cleaning Services?When you have a large business and want to ensure that it remains clean, it makes sense to choose a janitorial service as a way to keep your offices and business premises clean. Many owners want to keep their business premises clean while remaining want to be mindful of the costs. Some companies hire a janitorial staff that cleans the building regularly.However, small businesses may not have enough work to justify employing a janitor or a team of janitors. The cost of their hourly salary, as well as benefits can be too much for a small organisation. Large companies also may not want to hire full time janitors also because of the oversight problems.They may also believe that it may be more cost effective to hire those individuals who specialize in janitorial services. Then they may want to contract with a janitorial company who can provide the office with the required level and quality of services. You may want to choose a janitorial service that can provide you with a proper level of service. So whether you only need someone once a week or several times a day, the company should be amenable to your desires.Most janitorial companies will ask you what your desires are and based on your unique needs will then quote you a price. Most people who use janitorial services want their offices cleaned. This usually includes taking out the trash, vacuuming, dusting, wiping down counters and sweeping.If there are high traffic areas the custodian may need to clean these areas more regularly. If you would like more services, then you usually have to specify this. Other tasks they offer may include shampooing the carpet, changing light fixers or other services. These may cost extra and may not be included in the contract.There are thousands of janitorial services out there to choose from so make sure you choose one who can maintain the professional image of your business or firm. The company should employ individuals who have passed a background check and are eligible to work.Depending on your industry, you may also want to employ individuals who wear a daily uniform or dress professionally each day. You will also want to make sure that the company has all the proper insurance papers to insure the company is protected in the case of an emergency. The company should regularly train their employees in terms of professionalism and safety standards. All employees should wear proper equipment to insure that there is not a hazard. They should be trained to react in the case of an emergency.If you work with a company, they should have a point person that you can call at any time, who can address of your concerns or requests. You should also maintain an open relationship with the workers themselves just in case you have to ask them questions directly. If you have a business, why not consider janitorial services. These services can insure that your company maintains a certain level of professionalism in today's business world.
Janitors are able to carry out work both inside and outside the property, so long as the property that they are attending to is owned or rented by the client. Being able to do both indoor and outdoor work means that they are able to provide a joined up service, to ensure that clients do not need to hire two separate teams of people. When janitors are hired for a package such as this, it is much easier for them to coordinate their efforts, so that the whole area meets your exacting standards.
Office Janitorial Services Mounds View MN – Great service!
Appearances count. A dirty, dull office not only lowers employee morale, it also deters potential clients from visiting your establishment as well. Make the best and lasting impression you can by finding a thorough and affordable janitorial cleaning service.It is best to locate a firm that has been selling office cleaning products and providing commercial janitorial service to the Southern California market for many years. They are experts at what they do. Find a firm that sells cleaning supplies and consumable janitorial products to Orange County and Ventura County including Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino. Firms that provide both traditional office cleaning supplies and services as well as advanced eco-friendly products are becoming more common. Higher standards and a comprehensive office cleaning plan are needed to begin and maintain a successful green cleaning program. When contacting a janitorial firm, ask if their technicians have been trained on environmentally friendly products and taken the proper courses to maximize cleanliness of your office, building or retail establishment. As a commitment to the environment, they should also utilize recycling programs.You want to find a firm that will meet with you and discuss your cleaning needs. After touring the building or facility, data should be entered regarding your cleaning needs, what you like or dislike about any prior cleaning companies, and what your expectations demand.You want a firm that will provide day-to-day janitorial services for any size facility. From trash disposal, vacuuming and carpet shampooing, to more elaborate services like exterior window washing or professional lawn care service for your business. A janitorial service that offers experienced personnel to keep your workplace spotless.You also want to contract with a cleaning service that knows providing a high quality janitorial service requires attention to quality control. Their commercial cleaning service should provide total quality management by using on site logbooks, a 24/7 toll free customer support line and personnel which have been fully trained on the most advanced techniques. You want a janitorial service that will tailor to each individual client's cleaning needs and specifications. Whether you are a large or a small sized business establishment or you need daily, weekly or monthly office cleaning, they are able to customize their service to suit your requirements.
Janitorial ServiceMany company owners, looking to save a few dollars, will attempt to tackle every one of the issues from the office on their own, such as the maintenance and cleaning. Exactly why pay anyone to do something that you can do yourself? Well, there are lots of answers to that query. All of them indicate the truth that even during a down economy it may be very reasonable and incredibly beneficial to use outsourcing for such things as a janitorial service along with other tasks not immediately associated with the running of one's business.Your Time And Energy is ValuableWhile you or someone on your own staff could carry out the workplace cleaning-scrubbing the lavatories, disposing of all of the trash, attempting to keep the windows and also break room clean-the fact is that your precious time is valuable which means the time of your workers is valuable for you when it comes to the things they can produce. You can generate a lot more profit working exclusively to enhance your company than you are able to by spending too much time attempting to keep up with the office cleanliness. You focus on being the very best and most effective for your kind of business and janitorial companies concentrate on being the very best and most effective in carrying out a janitorial service. They are able to get and keep your workplace thoroughly clean faster than you can, which usually helps you save cash in big picture. Outsourcing implies sticking with your specific specialty rather than spreading your own resources too thin. Both you and your team have the freedom to build up your product or service, your current relationships together with clients, etc rather than spending time with a stick sprucing up the tile grout! A Janitorial Service Understands the Cleaning Process Much BetterWhile you or your personnel might think you understand the easiest method to maintain and clean the office, a janitorial service specializes in this procedure having tested out the actual correct cleaning items and cleaning routines. It can save you yourself from worry, understanding that the specialists are currently taking good care of your facility. Additionally if you're unsatisfied with the level of quality of a particular service it's much simpler to locate a new service as compared to it could be to fire an in-house worker whose overall performance isn't living up to all your cleaning standards. Make Big Savings for Your Business TargetsWe've already proven that it doesn't make a lot of sense with regard to you carrying out the office cleaning on your own, but how about employing a number of full or part-time employees to deal with the janitorial service? Won't this result in costing you less over hiring out the actual facilities routine maintenance? The truth is, you'll be spending more cash on workers who offer you no substantial advantage of your primary business aims.With a janitorial service, you only pay for your office cleaning fees. Keeping your own personal janitors means spending money on health and retirement rewards, along with holiday as well as sick-pay time. Contracting out these requirements makes a lot more sense monetarily now as well as in the future.
Looking for a Quote For your Office Janitorial Services?Have you ever decided to just pick up the phone and "wing-it" when cold calling for your cleaning business? How did it go? My guess is not so well...When making a sales call you only have about 10 seconds to grab your prospect's attention so your first impression has to be really strong. Having a prepared (and practiced) script is essential for your success.Practicing your script so it sounds natural is very important. Have you ever received a call from a telemarketer whom you could tell was reading from a script? That's NOT the kind of script we want to use here. Practice with friends or family members so you can have them play the role of the prospect. You want to have enough flexibility in the script so if the conversation suddenly changes, you're flexible enough to go with the flow.When writing your script, be sure to write the way you talk, and be sure to get to the point quickly. Don't waste time by saying something like, "how are you today"? This gives them a chance to end the call before it's even started. Greet your prospect by name, and then say, "My name is [John Jones], and I'm with [company name]." Next you want to have a simple, yet strong sentence that explains what you do. For example, "I work with building owners and managers who have cleaning issues that they've never been able to resolve." You need to be creative here -- don't say the same thing everyone else says. Use phrases that help to establish you as an expert. Maybe something like, "we specialize in...", or "we're known for...".Use your niche market to your advantage. If you're calling a bank, let them know that you also work with other banks in the area. This lets your prospect know that you're familiar with their type of business. Plus it's likely that they know other bankers in town so if you can drop a name, this is a good time to do it.Next you want to describe your service stating benefits, not features. At this point in the conversation, they don't care that you're bonded and insured, but they probably do care that you specialize in marble floor care if they have a beautiful new marble floor. They're also interested in how you can save them money so think about specific ways you're able to save them money.The goal of the phone call should be to make an appointment with the prospect. You're not trying to make a sale just yet. So end the call by setting up a time to meet. Ask them for 10 - 15 minutes of their time, and give them a couple choices. Don't simply end the call by saying something like, "Can we meet next week to discuss this?" Instead say, "Would next Tuesday at 10 a.m. be a good time to meet?"When you have the meeting scheduled, be sure to confirm the prospect's name, title, phone number and address, and make sure they have your contact information as well. To recap, here's what you need for your cold-calling script:· Greeting. "Hello Mr. Jones. My name is ______, and I'm with _______."· Say what you do. "I work with building owners and managers who have cleaning issues that they've never been able to resolve."· State your benefits. "We specialize in servicing banks with high-end surfaces like granite flooring and countertops. ABC Bank recently had us restore their granite floor and was very pleased with the results."· Ask for a meeting. "I would like to meet with you for about 15 minutes to discuss what we can do for your company. Would next Tuesday at 10 a.m. be a good time to meet?"· Confirm contact information and be sure to write the appointment on your calendar!