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Michael Badger
May 9th, 2019
The photo taken is beautiful. Jordanelle is my preferred fishing location and I was really excited to get this printed in the largest format available for my office. I expect to be dazzled by the piece but I am honestly underwhelmed. The quality of the print is blurry and seems too low resolution for the size offered and the price paid. Love the pic but not sure if the quality of the media is worth keeping. I really wanted to love this but am struggling with the decision to return it.
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May 6th, 2019
Lucia Peniston
May 5th, 2019
I am really enjoying this beautiful collage of a alpha wolf the symbols stars night lightning storm and the wolves pictured on either side with the big moon centered in the picture is too awesome for words... the acrylic version makes it fun and there doesn't seem to be any major issues with the colors as it had in past with other artwork I had ordered... it's amazing and I love it... however I did ask that it did not have the funny wood you guys add to some of the artwork I had received in the past and you did it again (even though I emailed this request) however it is really lovely and otherwise very well put together thanks :)
This Gull simply wanted to sit on the rock and enjoy the last of the warm days. The sun is just begging to warm the day and it gleams on the wave tops. The water shimmers.
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Have you ever read a cookbook cover to cover? Me, neither. But one of the great joys of writing cookbook reviews is to read every single word, from introduction to chapter headings to analyzing each recipe and photograph. This immersion into a book can transport you to wonderful places: to Cyprus for a light lunch in the shade, to a North Fork farm stand for the ripest peaches, or to a Hamptons' idyll so brightly colorized you'll need to wear shades.
There are two new books out right now, "Love, Laughter, and Lunch" by Helen Tsanos Sheinman, published by Pointed Leaf Press ($50), and "The Hamptons: Food, Family, and History" by Ricky Lauren, published by Wiley ($39.95). I've included a third book, "Fresh From the Farm: Great Local Foods from New York State" by Susan Meisel and Natalie Sann, published by Rizzoli ($40), because somehow this fine baby slipped by me when it was published two years ago.
Ms. Tsanos Sheinman, a summer resident of Shelter Island, has written such a lovely, warm, colorful book that by page 33 I was craving Greek coffee and wishing for an invitation to one of her dinner parties. She explores her roots in Cyprus and covers a life lived in London and New York, always with an appreciation for her cultural heritage. Besides the food and family stories, the book is filled with the history of Greek textiles, embroidered linens, and pottery.
Her parents began extolling the virtues of food presentation to her at a young age. "It has to be pleasing to the eye so that the appetite grows bigger!" Indeed, by page 19, I was seeking out a source for halloumi cheese, to be prepared with fennel, cilantro, mint, olive oil, and plenty of lemon juice.
The recipe pages are handwritten, with the opposite page showing the completed dish or a nice array of the ingredients. Every picture includes the beautiful, bright woven fabrics, delicate lace linens, and rustic pottery of Cyprus. There is so much to learn from the book: Who knew you could make olive bread with orange soda? There are delicate Greek pastries such as kourabiethes, shortbread cookies, and melomakarona, honey cookies with walnuts.
Ms. Tsanos Sheinman's family is large and loving, and every page is an homage to the past with an eye toward keeping the Greek Cypriot traditions alive for the future. There is a page dedicated to the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs, along with an explanation of how to make coffee in a briki: Plain is called "sketo," sweetened is "metrio," and super sweet is called "glyko."
While "Love, Laughter, and Lunch" is a lusty, sensual adventure of a book, Ricky Lauren's "The Hamptons" is a stylized peek into a picture-perfect life in . . . you guessed it . . . the Hamptons. The chapters are divided into the areas that the Lauren family has lived — first Southampton, then Amagansett, East Hampton, and Montauk.
Every single picture is themed in red, white, and blue, mostly blue. Blue, which was my favorite color until I reached the end of the book. There are charming little watercolors throughout, penned, I believe, by Ms. Lauren. There are also very good snippets on local history, architecture, artists, and writers. Ms. Lauren describes the recipes as "tried and true that we have enjoyed as a family." Some she learned as a young wife and "many have come from the wonderful and talented chefs who we have been proud to claim as part of our family over the years," she wrote.
Therein lies the rub for me. The recipes are no more original than those you would find in "Joy of Cooking." The food styling is reminiscent of issues of Sunset magazine circa 1978. The color has been brightened and enhanced to the point that one chef friend asked if he was looking at Play-Doh when he saw a picture of scrambled eggs. If you need some simple recipes for omelettes, French toast, quiche, steamers, or sautéed breast of chicken, then by all means, this lifestyle cookbook may be for you. There are many beautiful family photos, along with pictures of polo, sailing, and some of Ralph's vintage cars.
"Fresh From the Farm" is another book that really takes you places. You can almost smell the lavender growing in East Marion and taste the raspberry strudel of Junda's Pastry Shop in Jamesport. It's such a great book that I wish they would print an addendum every year, adding new gourmet shops and wineries and bakeries, kind of like a locavore's Zagat guide. The pictures, stories, and recipes are thorough and engaging, and it offers charming vignettes and beautiful photography.
Without a doubt, the North and South Fork chapters are the lengthiest and most satisfying, perhaps because they are most familiar to me. And any book that has a picture of the Flanders Big Duck in its first few pages but refrains from referencing "the Hamptons" every other chapter is okay with me.
This book includes everything from the Catapano Dairy Farm in Peconic to East Hampton's Dreesen's doughnuts to Cavaniola's Cheese Shop in Sag Harbor to the awesome sausage from Villa Italian Specialties, also in East Hampton, from the bigger, well-established farms and purveyors (Briermere, Braun, Mecox Bay Dairy) to the small and artisanal (the Tomato Lady, Widow's Hole Oysters). "Fresh From the Farm" makes me feel proud and privileged to live here and be able to taste many of the delicious foods throughout the book. It reminds me that it's time for a trip to Lavender by the Bay for honey, Iacono Farm for fine chicken, and Loaves and Fishes, if for no more than an inspiring chat with the tirelessly creative Anna Pump.
All three cookbooks would make wonderful coffee table gifts, one sunny and laughing, one filled with rich history, and one a useful guide to our many resources for local foods.


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Since the beginning, the Internet has been powered by IPv4. Unfortunately the IPv4 address space was not large enough to accomodate all the devices that are now connected to the Internet, so the world needed a new address format. Thus, IPv6 was introduced, with an address space so massive that we should never run out of addresses.
An IPv4 address: 127.56.7.90 An IPv6 address: 2001:270:4a::1000:a1
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Make sure your code is for the version of NetShade you're trying to run. Codes beginning with NS4 are for NetShade 4.x for Mac or NetShade 1.x for iOS. Codes beginning with NS5 are for NetShade 5.x for Mac or NetShade 2.x for iOS. NetShade 4 codes can be upgraded at the Account Info page.
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The purchase of NetShade includes a one year subscription to the NetShade Proxy servers. The NetShade application will continue to function without a proxy subscription, and can be used to access the public proxies and user proxies. This subscription can be renewed at $19 for each additional year.
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Safari, Firefox (see item below,) Camino, OmniWeb, and Chrome.
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NetShade routes your web connection through a web proxy server. It achieves this by altering your system's network settings. Browsers which adhere to Apple's system configuration protocol will pick up on these changes, and automatically send your connection through a proxy as opposed to connecting to the target site directly.
A. Your computer's web connections are managed by the NetShade application.
B. Every time you launch NetShade, it connects to the NetShade server to obtain an up-to-date list of public proxy servers. The proxies on this list are then tested by your computer to ensure connectivity.
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Two bars: The proxy server does not send your IP address to the target host. It does identify itself as a proxy server. Although the target host cannot determine your IP address, it can tell that you are using a proxy server.
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How can I turn off NetShade completely?
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MacOS X and iOS.
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Under no circumstances will NetShade sell or trade user activity information with any third party. NetShade will not use users' proxy acitivities for any form of marketing via e-mail or otherwise. NetShade will only use the information recorded in activity logs for compliance with investigations pertaining to credible reports of illegal activity being conducted via NetShade's proxy service.
NetShade isn't in the business of data-mining, and frankly we find the whole practice of snooping to be distasteful. Other proxy servers tend to be far less clear about how they track and log your activities. With NetShade, we leave no question about it. The NetShade proxy servers are fast, almost always online, and completely anonymous.
For more details, please see our Policies.
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We believe strongly in protecting the privacy of our users. We also comply with the law, and will comply with a genuine, signed subpoena from a court if we receive one.
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The NetShade VPN service is available for both Mac and iOS. The iOS version uses an IPsec-based VPN, and the Mac version uses an OpenVPN-based VPN. Both of these VPN technologies are considered secure, and are widely deployed by large corporations and government for secure communications.
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Our NetShade proxy servers are all dedicated servers. They sit inside datacenters on high-capacity Internet connections. We run a combination of custom and open source software to run our proxy service. The proxy software itself is Apache Traffic Server, but we've heavily extended it by adding our own plugins and add-ons to make the user's experience as seamless as possible.
The NetShade VPN Service
An optional upgrade from HTTP/HTTPS Proxy service, the NetShade VPN service provides extra security by encrypting your Internet communications. Unlike a proxy, the VPN operates at the network transport level. This ensures that all communication between you and the VPN server is encrypted, over any port and from any app.
Proxy: HTTP Proxy Server. A proxy server acts as a relay for your web connections. Proxy servers have no effect on encryption and they only deal with web traffic. As with a regular web connection, data is only encrypted if it goes over HTTPS.
VPN: Virtual Private Network. A secure encrypted tunnel between you and a remote computer or network. In the case of NetShade, the tunnel goes between you and one of our servers. Our server then provides you with a securely encrypted link to the Internet.
Proxy+VPN: A dual-mode setup enables additional anonymity by adding an HTTP proxy to the VPN tunnel. The VPN layer is closer to your computer, where the proxy layer sits between the VPN servers and the Internet. This connection mode can be thought of as a "bounce" from VPN to Proxy to host.
Proxy + VPN
Mac: The NetShade app is first and foremost a configuration engine. It does not get its hands into the network plumbing of your computer. It is just configuring your system to use certain settings, and the Mac software does the hard work. Additionally, NetShade talks with our servers to coordinate access between your network and our servers. The app is what enables us to run a secure system without asking for a login and password.
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Apache Struts has long provided Java developers with a powerful framework for building extensible, maintainable web applications. Yet the version 2 release takes developers' capabilities to the next level, having integrated Ajax support, the ability to easily integration with the Spring framework, and the ability to take full advantage of POJOs. Practical Apache Struts 2 Web 2.0 Projects shows you how to capitalize upon these features to build next–generation web applications that both enthrall and empower your users. Gain an in–depth understanding of the Struts framework, with special attention paid to key version 2 features Learn how to take advantage of Web 2.0 concepts alongside Struts 2 to build next–generation web sites Follow along with the introduction of important concepts and development techniques by way of a web site project closely resembling what you might encounter in any enterprise environment What you'll learn Build a practical Struts 2 Web 2.0–enabled application project from the ground up Enable participation by manipulating data Share data by implementing powerful search utilities Syndicate web content created using RSS and REST Discover advanced features available in Struts 2 web framework Integrate Ajax frameworks to produce user–friendly, responsive interfaces Integrate and use Struts 2 with other frameworks such as Spring to form a broader enterprise Java application stack Who this book is for Developers who want a hands–on practical book demonstrating how Web 2.0 features are implemented in Struts 2. The audience could range from beginner to advanced, as the configuration and basic framework usage will be explained, as well as the advanced extension features. The book would also appeal to developers who wish to understand the Web 2.0 development paradigm from an implementation standpoint.


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Vision Quest Video necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 62 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
Business Building Club
My name's Paul and I own a video/DVD production company (Vision Quest Video Productions). I both produce and have license to many DVDs that show people how to make money online and how to build their business.
The Business Building Club is...a resource for new and existing businesses with video, audio and print resources plus a coaching program. So the target audience is both online and offline people who are looking to start up a business or to grow their existing business.
What I want is a logo/image design for a new business I am creating called the 'Business Building Club'. The Business Building Club will be based on a website that has a resource library of videos, articles, books, audio etc to assist business people to start and to improve their business. The BBC will also offer a coaching program.
The biggest use of the logo/design will be to brand all the DVDs I have license to, as well as other products to be produced in the future.
So my requirement is for a logo/design that either incorporates the words Business Building Club or can be on a screen with the words Business Building Club. I want it provided as a 4:3 ratio image that I can use as a screen shot at the start and finish of all my videos/DVDs.
I haven't seen any logos or designs that I like to use as examples but I want the logo/design to incorporate elements of business, assistance, trust, integrity, fun. Don't know if these words help or not. The design doesn't have to have all these in it, I'm just trying to give you a 'feeling' for the way I'd like it to be seen.
I'd like the final design as both a complete image and also as a layered image (Photoshop?) that would allow me to possibly modify the layers in the future. So that's:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
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Middlebury — After finishing recording her first album, local singer and songwriter Deb Brisson says she's so proud of the result that it brings her to tears.
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How Much Will My New Spa Cover Cost?
For over 95% of orders, the base price for your cover is $269.99 (see exceptions below). This price includes delivery to your home or business almost anywhere in the United States. Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii or any US off-shore island will cost $250. Sorry, no shipments outside the US. You may choose upgrades that can affect the cost. Please click here, then choose your shape and make appropriate selections and scroll down to view additional options.
How long will it take to get my cover?
All spa covers are custom made and take approx. 3-5 weeks from order to delivery. Allow extra time for rural deliveries and deliveries to Alaska or Hawaii .
Is your shipping really Free? Are there hidden shipping costs?
Shipping on your cover is absolutely free to any address (commercial or residential) in the contiguous 48 United States with a few exceptions.Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii or any US off-shore island will cost $250. That's it. You pay no additional shipping fees. Even shipping insurance is included. Please contact us or call us at (800) 770-0292 for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii or any offshore Island.
Can you ship a cover outside the US?
We're sorry, but we are unable to ship outside the US at this time.
What about Deliveries to Alaska or Hawaii? We can ship spa covers to Alaska and Hawaii. Please contact us for a quote (by, the way, it's not cheap. What can we say? You live in paradise, you pay the price)
What kind of insulation do you use in your spa covers?
Our spa covers use virgin EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam core for their insulation. We do not use recycled foam insulation because it tends to gap and is less reliable. We use virgin 1 lb, 1.5 lb and 2 lb EPS foam insulation in our covers. The pound rating refers to the insulation's weight per cubic foot. A higher weight rating (density) means increased strength and a reduced capacity to absorb moisture (see How much weight can your spa covers hold?). Our Economy covers contain 1 lb foam insulation that can work indoors or in very protected outdoor environments with minimal temperature variation. Our Standard 1.5 lb foam is a bit better and stronger and is the minimum weight if you have kids. Our Deluxe 2 lb foam is popular for seasonal climates. The 5"-3" taper Energy Saver uses 1.5lb foam. We offer the Ultra 6"-4" taper which is better in all respects and is our best selling insulation because it offers an optimal balance of strength, durability, energy savings and weight. Finally, we use a extra- thick 6" 2 lb foam insulation in our Works cover- which gives it the highest R-Value of any spa cover on the market. The warranty on 1 lb foam is limited to 1 year. The standard is 3 years, and all the other cover cores carry 5 year warranties.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note when you are shopping that some cover companies use 1 pound foam for all their covers and don't bother to mention it in their advertising. We recommend our 1 lb foam covers only for indoor use and there is a reason we limit the warranty on one pound covers to one year: our experience is that at normal thicknesses (3-4"), 1 lb foam is too weak for anything but protected use.
What kind of vinyl do you use on your spa covers?
We use 30 oz (per lineal yard) Marine Grade Vinyl. Developed for the high wear demands of the boating and awning industries, this is the thickest vinyl used on any spa cover and it exceeds all specified requirements for "Marine Grade" and "Premium Grade" vinyl. It features mildew inhibitors, UV stabilized coloring (to help prevent fading) and it is resistant to chlorine and bromine. The backing fabric is reinforced 100% polyester that will not rot, is mildew resistant and adds strength.
Here are the specs for our 30 oz Marine Grade Vinyl:
What is the R-Value of your spa covers?
Unlike other industries (like home building), R-Value calculations for spa covers are not regulated by the Federal Government and there is no standardized test to calculate the R-value of a spa cover. Following is our best estimate of our covers R-Value based on the known R-value of the virgin foam insulation plus a small increment for the vinyl encasement. We believe they are as accurate as we can make them and, unlike other claims we've seen, these estimates do not exploit an unregulated marketplace.
Please note, the very high rating of the Ultra and Works cover is a result of one factorthickness. The ultra and works cover is a full two inches thicker than our other covers. This adds a bit of weight (see What do your covers weigh?) but it has the highest R-value of any spa cover available. We offer additional ways to increase energy efficiency in any of our covers: Most spa covers use two pads at each end of the center hinge to help prevent heat and moisture from escaping through the sides of the hinge but this leaves a large gap in the center of the hinge. If you live in a cold climate, you should consider a Continuous Heat Seal to help keep heat from escaping through the hinge. It's a dense pad that runs the entire length of the hinge and it's very reasonably priced at $26. We also sell a very good insulating spa blanket that floats on top of your water and helps protect the bottom of your cover from heat, moisture and chemical fumes while also saving energy by conserving heat.
How does your cover protect against moisture absorption ("heavy cover")
Most spa covers must function in a very hostile environment. This includes rain and snow, searing summer heat and UV coming down from above and hot steam, chemical fumes, even ozone constantly bombarding the cover bottom from below. Spa covers take a serious beating and, over time, they will begin to absorb moisture. The question is, what can we do to slow this down? Our first line of defense is our extra thick 30 oz vinyl encasement. Our 6 mil barrier is the thickest in the industry. As an exclusive option, we offer a double wrapped core for those wanting extra protection. This can add years to the life of your cover and you might consider it, especially if you've experienced this problem before.
How much do your spa covers weigh?
Average size Economy cover: 1.0 lb foam insulation and 4"-2" taper = 36 lbs.
Average size Standard cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation and 4"-2" taper = 36 lb.
Average size Deluxe cover: 2 lb foam insulation with 4"-2" taper = 40 lb.
Average size Energy Saver cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation with 5"-3" taper = 42 lb.
Average size Ultra cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation with 6"-4" taper = 44 lbs.
Average size Works cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation with 6"-4" taper = 48 lbs.
How strong is your cover hinge?
The hinge is one of the most important yet most overlooked parts of a spa cover. The hinge must withstand thousands of folds and it must be strong enough to handle the stress of a cover lift. You won't find a stronger spa cover hinge anywhere.
How much weight can your spa covers hold?
Below are rough estimates of the STATIC weight our covers can withstand without breaking.
Average size Standard cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation and 4"-2" taper = 275 lb
Average size Deluxe cover: 2 lb foam insulation with 4"-2" taper = 500 lb
Average size Energy Saver cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation with 5"-3" taper = 750 lb
Average size Ultra cover: 1.5 lb foam insulation with 6"-4" taper = 1000 lb
Average size Works cover: 2 lb foam insulation with 6"-4" taper = 1400 lb
Important note: Never sit, stand or walk on a spa cover
What about safety?
Our spa covers meet or exceed ASTM (American Society for Testing Standards) requirements that are intended to protect children 5 years of age or younger (the standards have the added advantage of helping to protect pets). Standards include specific performance tests and labeling requirements. Covers must be able to pass tests such as static load tests for weight support (275 lbs), perimeter deflection tests for entry or entrapment between the cover and the side of the spa, and surface drainage tests to see if a dangerous amount of rain could collect on the cover's surface. There are also requirements to include labeling of consumer information on the cover itself. Labeling must contain the proper warnings (as described by the Standard) and identify the product as a safety cover.
Do the safety straps come with both parts?
Yes, our 4 lockable straps come with both parts and three stainless steel screws. Additionally, they are sewn into the cover in four places to make them much more wind resistant.
How will my cover be shipped?
We ship spa covers via "common carrier" because they are too big and bulky for UPS or any other parcel carrier. This means that our shipper arranges for your cover to be sent via a reliable freight company to a shipping terminal near you. It is then transferred to a local delivery agent for delivery to your home. All shipping and freight insurance costs are included in the price.
What about Customer Service?
We pride ourselves on our customer service and we stick with you all the way from your order to the receipt of your cover and beyond. First, we actually answer the phone during business hours and our trained spa cover specialists are ready to help you. If you call during off hours or during an extremely busy time and get our voice mail system, we'll call you back within one business day or less. If you e-mail us, we'll get back to you even faster. But our commitment to customer service only begins when we take your order. First, we check your order for any obvious problems and if we have any doubt about what you want, we'll contact you before we go into production. Once your spa cover has been made and goes through quality control checks, we help you monitor your cover delivery and we send you a number of communications along the way:
Additionally, your cover shipment is fully insured against damage and if you should experience a problem of any kind, we are available to serve you.
What are your sales policies and procedures?
Policies and procedures:
We guarantee a perfect fit based on your measurements but in the end, you are responsible for your measurements. Please review your order confirmation carefully for errors. You may make changes to your order within two business days. Because covers are made-to-order, all sales are final and we cannot make changes to your order after it is in production.
There are literally thousands of possible shape, size and color combinations for replacement spa covers. Therefore, All covers are custom made and they cannot be returned for re-sale. Once we start making your cover, we are fully invested in it. Therefore, in keeping with standard industry practice, your credit card is charged when you place your order and once your cover is in production, your order cannot be canceled.
We are proud to say our return rate is less than 1% but if your new cover does not match your order or it arrives damaged, you must contact us within 48 hours of receipt. Upon confirmation of the problem, we will rush a replacement order and ship it to you at no charge. Replacement of damaged or defective covers not reported within 48 hours, or covers sent in for warranty repairs after the first 30 days will require payment for all shipping charges.
Covers generally take from 3-5 weeks from the time you order to the time you receive it. Please allow an extra few days if you live in a rural or remote area.
Our communication with you depends of the accuracy of the information you provide us. Please provide a good e-mail address and a DAYTIME phone number so that we may serve you better.
What is your warranty?
No hype, Non-Prorated Five Year Warranty includes insulation and shipping. We offer the best warranty in the industry. With the exception of our indoor Economy (1 Year) and Standard (3 Years) covers, our warranty covers two things that other spa cover warranties do not:
Here is our warranty for our Deluxe, Energy Saver, Ultra and "The Works" covers in its entirety: limited 5 YEAR Warranty. We warrant our insulating covers to the original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage, for a period of 5 years (60 months) from the date of delivery to the original consumer. Such limited warranty does not cover damages caused by animals, fire, vandalism, excessive chemicals, improper installation and strain, abuse or abrasion, acts of God or use for purposes other than that for which the cover was designed. Ordinary wear and tear, de-lamination and seam splitting due to improper handling are not considered to be a defect in workmanship or material. Foam cores are covered for 5 years. Warranty of foam cores is void if any holes have been found to puncture or penetrate either the outer covering or inner seal. Any expressed or implied warranty is limited in duration to 5 years (60 months) from the date of delivery to the original purchaser-consumer. Seller shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages.
Any insulating cover deemed by us to have failed due to defects in materials or workmanship within five years (60 months) from date of purchase will be repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge for materials or labor (includes the cost of replacement freight from the manufacturer for the first year ONLY.). The manufacturer will ship the repaired vinyl or foam to the buyer free of charge for the first year of ownership. Warranty of foam cores is void if any holes have been found to puncture or penetrate either the outer covering or inner seal. Warranty does NOT cover improper use or any of the following:
To Obtain Warranty Service, contact HotTubWorks to obtain instructions on where to present the defective or failed cover along with a copy of the original bill of sale showing date of purchase, and a photo or photos clearly showing the claimed defect. No returns will be accepted without a prior issued "returned goods authorization". Manufacturer will repair or replace at the manufacturer's discretion any defects, if upon inspection by the manufacturer, it is determined to be covered by the warranty. Manufacturer will pay for the shipping of vinyl, foam or other parts as necessary to the customer during the first year of the warranty. Should it be necessary, purchaser is responsible for shipping their vinyl encasement back to the Manufacturer. Implied Warranties: The only express warranties are set herein and any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purchase, are limited in duration to that of the expresses warranties. This warranty does not cover consequential damages or incidental damages including damage to property or injury arising for the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential of incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. product DISCLAIMER - Don't walk, sit, stand, or play on the cover, never swim or play under the cover.
What Colors do you offer?
You can choose from these 14 great colors:
Dark / Navy Blue, Dark / Hunter Green, Sky / Light Blue, Dark Grey / Charcoal, Coastal / Light Grey, Rust / Old Teak, Tan, Wine / Burgandy, Black, Walnut, and Bourbon / Brown.
How long should a spa cover last?
So far, no one has been able to manufacture a cost-effective "indestructible" spa cover. There are actually good reasons for this. First, your cover gets a lot of wear and tear on the top. With rain and snow, direct exposure to UV radiation from the sun plus expansion and contraction from temperature extremes, your cover takes a serious beating just from the weather. But the real sustained assault is from below the cover which is under constant bombardment from strong chemical fumes, hot water steam and sometimes Ozone. In fact, most covers fail from the bottom-up. With all this warfare going on, it's no wonder that spa covers wear out eventually. However, our covers are engineered for longevity and, depending on specific conditions, they are designed to last five to eight years. At least part of your cover's lifespan depends on you. If you can protect the top of your cover from UV (under a Gazebo, for example), that's a good idea. Another important step you can take is to leave your cover off your spa for 20 minutes after you add chemicals. Lastly, it's a good idea to wash and condition your cover with a good UV protectant at least once every three months. Do not use Armorall or any alcohol-based cleaners on your spa cover. Follow these steps and you can be sure you are getting most life out of your new cover.
Where are you Located and how do I contact HotTubWorks?
HotTubWorks.com is based in West Chicago, IL. To email us, click here. We promise to write back to you within one business day. Or, you can call us toll free at: 1-800-770-0292. Cover specialists are standing by Mon-Sun - 7am-7pm CT, (except national holidays). We invite you to call even during off hours and we'll get back to you within one business day.


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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Local stars up for the Challenge?
Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) sponsors Thursday's fixture of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival which is, without a doubt, the best meeting so far, featuring the middle rounds of the Al Maktoum Challenge, both for Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians, the Group 3 UAE 2000 Guineas and Group 3 Firebreak Stakes.
The Al Maktoum Challenge Round II for Thoroughbreds, over 1900m on the all-weather surface has been upgraded to Group 2 status this year and 11 have been declared for a race won in 2003 by subsequent Dubai World Cup winner Moon Ballad.
A high-class juvenile when trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld and winning both his starts for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the four-year-old was switched to Godolphin for his Classic campaign in 2011 but managed only two starts in the autumn after an injury in the spring. He won the first of them before struggling in the Group 1 Champion Stakes and is joined in the field by fellow four-year-old Biondetti who also only managed two runs last year having won in Group1 company as a juvenile in 2010.
Al Zarooni said: "Obviously this is a tough race but they are nice horses and ones we are very much looking forward to running at the Carnival. They had their problems last year but are in good form now and we will find out a lot about them."
Master Of Hounds, runner-up in Al Maktoum Challenge Round I last month behind stable companion Musir, looks a big danger and his trainer Mike de Kock, is seeking a fourth win in the race. The trainer said: "We were delighted with that first run as he will have needed it and 1600m is short enough for him. He should run well."
Bold Silvano won this race for de Kock last year and runs for the first time since when going against eight rivals in the Group 3 Firebreak Stakes over 1600m.
De Kock explained: "We really thought he was our [Dubai] World Cup horse last year but sadly missed the race through injury and we have given him all the time he needed. He is working well and, hopefully, this is the first step towards the 2012 Dubai World Cup."
The Group 3 UAE 2000 Guineas, restricted to three-year-olds, is also over 1600m on the all-weather and nine have been declared, headed by Singapore raider Dark Matter who won the 1400m trial a month ago and followed up in a 1400m turf handicap against his elders a fortnight later.
Trained by Steven Burridge, he will be ridden by Ted Durcan as he has been for both wins and, having already beaten five of his eight rivals, he looks certain to be a popular Pick Six selection.
The Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round II for Purebred Arabians is a Group 1 affair over 2400m and opens proceedings.
Albar Lotois, trained by Eric Lemartinel looks a big hope, along with the Saifaldin Deeb prepared Sahib Du Clos, while Richard Hills chooses to ride Takaamul of three runners owned by his main employer, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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As one of the leading interactive entertainment companies. We also cultivate diverse, creative development talent with a network of studios across the UK, US and Canada. Synonymous with quality, our world-class development studios include Sports Interactive, Creative Assembly, Hardlight and Relic Entertainment. We support the needs of the development studios and make the creative vision become a reality. Here we host a range of diverse, highly talented individuals from technical staff to Sales, Marketing, PR, QA and beyond. We have built a highly successful team that is dedicated to driving the continued success and evolution of our business. Check out to find out why we are a workplace you'll never want to leave!
Position Overview
To ensure that SEGA product is thoroughly and strategically tested for language bugs and to report issues clearly and accurately in a timely manner. We are currently looking to recruit Greek Speaking Language Testers to join our Language Development Services Team. Employment will be on a zero hours contact. These roles are entry-level positions and are aimed at gamers with language skills who would like to enter the games industry but who are finding it difficult to gain experience. We have 3 shifts patterns: the Normal Shift which runs Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5:30pm (35 hours per week), Early Shift which runs from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3.00pm (35 hours per week) and our Late Shift which runs from Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 10.30pm (35 hours per week).
- Follow a test script in a thorough and consistent manner
- Use test scripts and testing skills to finds bugs and identify the severity and risk to the business
- Enter professional, clear, accurate and complete bug descriptions(e.g. using the correct naming conventions, what the bug is, steps to reproduce etc)
- Proofread and edit master text files with accuracy
- Provide small translations if required
- Proofread and edit release packaging with accuracy
- Follow instructions accurately and in a timely manner
- Honestly and effectively communicate important issues and actively work with colleagues when needed
- If required the job holder may be expected to work outside normal office hours, including weekends and/or bank holidays if necessary
- The job holder may be expected to execute any additional requests or instructions issued by senior staff or other members of the management team that are suitable to your job remit.
- Clear and concise communicator both written and verbally in English, and in the language you are contracted to test for
- High proficiency of spelling and grammar in both English and the language you are contracted to test for
- Experienced games player with the ability to familiarise with game-play elements rapidly
- Passion and enthusiasm for the role and the company
- High standards of work and willingness to meet and exceed expectations
- Adaptability and willingness to improve processes and own development
- Proactively help and assist colleagues and maintain a 'can do' attitude when under pressure
- Clear and concise communicator both written and verbally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work unsupervised and maintain focus and commitment
- Maintain an adaptable approach to testing
- Flexibility to work additional hours if necessary
- Passion and enthusiasm for the role and the company
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer: Cranky Kong Crashes the Scene
This new trailer for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze features that most curmudgeonly of Kongs, good ol' Cranky Kong. And with him comes this epic fist bump of destiny.
Come watch the Kong Krew try to save their lands from an arctic blast brought on by some pesky vikings called the Snomads. Diddy Kong is back for more action, but coming back after a long hiatus is Dixie Kong. This is Dixie's first appearance in a Donkey Kong game since 1996, so she's overdue for a warm welcome.
And speaking of warm welcomes, we finally get to see Cranky Kong in action as a playable character. Cranky can use his can to bounce over dangerous terrain and can prove to be a very useful. His Kong-Pow move with Donkey Kong also turns all of the enemies onscreen into coins. Cranky's a clever Kong indeed.
Watch the trailer above and wait for the release of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Feb. 21, 2014 for the Wii U.


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A team of physicists headed by Doctor Markus Lackinger from the Technische Universität München (TUM) and Professor Thomas Bein from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has now developed a process by which they can build up high-quality polymer networks using boron acid components.
The "carpets" that the physicists are working on in their laboratory in the Deutsches Museum München consist of ordered two-dimensional structures created by self-organised boron acid molecules on a graphite surface. By eliminating water, the molecules bond together in a one-atom thick network held together solely by chemical bonds – a fact that makes this network very stable. The regular honey-comb-like arrangement of the molecules results in a nano-structured surface whose pores can be used, for instance, as stable forms for the production of metal nano-particles.
The molecular carpets also come in nearly perfect models; however, these are not very stable, unfortunately. In these models the bonds between the molecules are very weak – for instance hydrogen bridge bonds or van der Waals forces. The advantage of this variant is that faults in the regular structure are repaired during the self-organization process – bad bonds are dissolved so that proper bonds can form.
However, many applications call for molecular networks that are mechanically, thermally and/or chemically stable. Linking the molecules by means of strong chemical bonds can create such durable molecule carpets. The down side is that the unavoidable weaving mistakes can no longer be corrected due to the great bonding strength.
Markus Lackinger and his colleagues have now found a way to create a molecular carpet with stable covalent bonds without significant weaving mistakes. The method is based on a bonding reaction that creates a molecular carpet out of individual boron acid molecules. It is a condensation reaction in which water molecules are released. If bonding takes place at temperatures of a little over 100 degrees Celsius with only a small amount of water present, mistakes can be corrected during weaving. The result is the sought after magic carpet: molecules in a stable and well-ordered one-layer structure.
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Firebug 1.11.2 beta 1Friday, January 18th, 2013
Firebug 1.11.2 beta 1 has been released.
Firebug 1.11.2 beta 1 fixes 12 issues
Firebug 1.11.2 beta 1 is compatible with Firefox 17-20
All users subscribed to AMO beta channel will be automatically updated. See the Development Channel section at the bottom of the page.
The main new feature we have introduced in this release is called Closure Inspector. It's been previously implemented as an extension (FireClosure), but is now integral part of Firebug. So, you should uninstall the extension if you have it in your Firefox.
We have already published couple of blog posts explaining the Closure Inspector in detail so, take a look and let us know what you think.
Please post feedback in the newsgroup, thanks!
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I decided to publish my work somewhat differently.
Modern Sweden An Instagram Novel is a satire and meditation upon contemporary society and culture that takes place in modern-day Sweden.
It is a bold, thought-provoking work, published little by little, day by day, on Instagram.
I do this because I want to have direct access to an international audience. And because there really is no reason not to or what do you think?
The setting is Stockholm in the 2010s, but the ideas and problems that the book deals with are universal.
Follow the beginnings of this experiment on Instagram: @modernsweden
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Holder Cites Race in Explaining Scrutiny of Justice Department Actions
Eric Holder is once again under fire from Republicans -- this time for pulling the race card to dismiss critics of his tenure as attorney general.
The attorney general cited race in explaining why a "more extreme segment" of his critics were going after him. "This is a way to get at the president because of the way I can be identified with him, both due to the nature of our relationship and, you know, the fact that we're both African-American," Holder said in an interview with The New York Times.
Holder has faced more congressional scrutiny than any member of President Obama's Cabinet. Calls for his resignation on Capitol Hill have mounted as the investigation into the ATF's Fast and Furious gunrunning probe intensifies. The Republican presidential candidates are as united in calling for Holder's resignation as they are in calling for the repeal of the federal health care overhaul.
Holder's Republican detractors have been aggravated by the Justice Department's lawsuits against states pursuing crackdowns on illegal immigrants, its decision to stop defending the Defense of Marriage Act in court and several other initiatives.
And Republicans rejected the notion that race had anything to do with it.
J.C. Watts, a former Republican congressman from Oklahoma, told Fox News that the criticism of Holder appears to be based on the Justice Department's actions.
"I think it's fair criticism. When you look at Fast and Furious ... when you look at guns ending up in the hands of drug lords and criminals south of the border, I think that's fair criticism," he said.
Watts, who is black, cautioned against jumping to cite race as a motivation for criticism, something he said both parties are guilty of doing.
"I think it cheapens and it weakens the legitimate claims of racism," he said. "I think racism is obviously alive and well, but I think it cheapens it when we so quickly and in such cavalier ways, we often jump to that. Now I'm not saying that the attorney general's being cavalier. ... He probably honestly feels like that."
But a Justice Department official called the criticism of Holder's comment a "distortion," noting that he was talking about how he's identified with the president. In his New York Times interview, Holder did not ascribe race as a factor for all his critics, just the "extreme" ones. He accused his critics more generally of playing "Washington gotcha" games and "construing things to make it seem not quite what it was."
"As he said in that article, in testimony and elsewhere, he believes some of the more extreme criticism is the typical Washington 'gotcha' games -- which is unfortunate," the official said. "A reading of that article and that comment makes clear that he was referring to how he is identified with the president and sometimes viewed as a stand-in for him as he is a member of his cabinet and they have a lot in common. The position of attorney general has historically been a target for partisan attacks and given the critical work that he has been doing and the Department has been doing for the last three years, it's no surprise that some are engaging in such tactics."
Dan Gerstein, a public relations consultant, said Holder's remarks were probably a reflection of his own "frustration."
But Gerstein questioned why the attorney general would mention race when he could just as easily dismiss the criticism of his tenure as a product of partisanship.
"Crying foul on race is something ... you have to be really, really, really careful with when you're in a position of power," Gerstein said. "To President Obama's credit, he doesn't do that. ... (Holder) should take a cue from his boss."
Gerstein said Holder runs the risk of marginalizing himself with such a remark.
Rep. Allen West, R-Fla., said it looks like Holder is playing the "last card in the deck."
West told The Daily Caller that Holder's "incompetence" is behind the criticism. "It has nothing to do with your race -- it has everything to do with competence, with your character and with your ability to lead the Department of Justice," West said.
Holder is not the only black Cabinet-level official in the Obama administration. He's just the one who attracts the most partisan scrutiny.
Holder, in testimony earlier this month, decried the gun-walking tactics used in Operation Fast and Furious -- which was tied to the death of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry one year ago, as well as the deaths of Mexicans south of the border. Holder has claimed he did not learn about the operation until earlier this year.
He said at the hearing on Capitol Hill this month that "nobody" in his department has lied, he and urged lawmakers not to let the issue become a "political sideshow."
Despite Holder's appeals, the controversy is not going away. Issa, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, this week urged Holder to testify before his panel next month.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus meanwhile have been divided over the Fast and Furious scandal.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who is Issa's Democratic counterpart on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said in a CBS "Face the Nation" interview in October that while he doesn't believe Holder knew about the operation early on, he supports the investigation.
Cummings said he thinks Issa has turned the probe into a "witch hunt" -- however, he said he wants a "responsible and balanced investigation" and vowed to "pursue the facts wherever they may lead."
Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., though, told The Daily Caller earlier this month that the Fast and Furious fallout is a "manufactured controversy."


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Yes......but how long will it take before the industry or some brands will Devellop special TT raceboards ( see flyrace) at 1000€ a piece, wit this board you will grab to a racekite too another cut into the Budget.Toby wrote:The KTA offers twintip races...and I think it is a really good idea, since it attracts riders of all ages, who want to race for fun.
Anyone can win! Awesome!
I think it is a great idea, and has some benefits:
- everyone can participate
- less gear to travel with
Downside is only that you maybe cannot race in 5 knots...
What do you think?
Maybe make the surfboard class strapless so that those who try to use gigantic fins will just get pulled off their boards?tautologies wrote:lander wrote:
Yep. We also had a twintip class. But then people started showing up with these flyboards which made the competetion a bit unfair. So you got to have "box rule" in this class aswell...
lol, funny stuff. We had people custom make HUGE fins for the surfboard class. To me that is a bit silly...but hey who cares huh?
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Spirit Singing at Spurs Game
PLAINVIEW -- Wayland Baptist University's Spirit singers will perform the National Anthem at a San Antonio Spurs basketball game on Jan. 14, in San Antonio.
Spirit, under the direction of Debbie Flournoy, assistant professor of music education, submitted an audition CD. The group was selected to perform at the SBC Center as the Spurs take on the Memphis Grizzlies.
On Sunday, the group will perform at First Baptist Church in San Antonio and will make a return trip to San Antonio in February to perform at the state music convention.


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William Hague launches full 'audit' of EU law and the UK
The government is launching a "comprehensive audit" of European Union powers and their impact on the UK.
In a Commons statement, Foreign Secretary William Hague outlined plans to scrutinise every aspect of EU law.
The audit is a "necessary and positive part of reforming Europe", he said, and is due to conclude in 2014.
Labour said that an urgent strategy was needed sooner than 2014 to inform the UK's response to greater political integration in the EU.
Shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander also sought to highlight divisions in the coalition over the subject, pointing out that former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy was the only backbencher from his party to have listened to the statement in person.
Mr Alexander said Labour had "no objection to a proper, thorough and factual analysis of what the EU does and how it affects us in the UK".
But Mr Hague's statement had seemed "contextless and rather ahistorical", he said.
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Since detailed proposals for greater economic union would be up for discussion at an EU summit due in December 2012, the audit would be too late to "inform the government's negotiating position" with EU leaders on the subject.
"The truth is that Britain urgently needs an effective Europe strategy, and an audit, while worthwhile, is not a substitute for a strategy," he said.
But Mr Hague said the audit would constitute "the most thorough and detailed analysis possible on the extent of EU powers", and would provide valuable evidence for policy-makers in the future.
"Government departments will be tasked with consulting and inviting evidence from everyone with a knowledge of, and interest in, the exercise of the EU's competences," he explained, "including, of course, committees of Parliament and the devolved administrations, but also businesses, civil society, other interested parties and individuals with expertise in and experience of each area.
"We will be equally interested to hear from car manufacturers about EU product standards as from NGOs about environmental policies, or security experts about combating organised crime."
Mr Hague denied that it was a consultation about disengaging or withdrawing from the EU.
"We must take the opportunities for Britain to shape its relationship with Europe in ways that advance our national interest in free trade, open markets and co-operation," he told MPs.
"That should involve less cost, less bureaucracy and less meddling in the issues that belong to nation states."
In response, Charles Kennedy said the review would help inform people about the coalition's "positive agenda for Europe" by providing a "constructive and serious British-led contribution to the wider European debate about how to modernise, reform and improve the EU".
He warned those calling for extensive repatriation of powers not to "hold the EU to ransom".
But Conservative MP and chairman of the Commons European scrutiny committee Bill Cash urged the foreign secretary to ensure that the audit focused on "the necessity for a referendum as soon as it can possibly take place".
Tory MPs John Baron and James Clappison added their support for a referendum, and their Conservative colleague Philip Hollobone demanded that the audit consider whether the UK was better off in or out of the EU altogether.
"It will be a wide-ranging review," Mr Hague said, but he added: "It is not a review about a referendum."
The coalition agreement included a pledge to hold such a review, focusing on EU rules on working hours.
"We will examine the balance of the EU's existing competences and will, in particular, work to limit the application of the Working Time Directive in the United Kingdom," the agreement said.
Conservatives have long pressed for Britain to be exempted from the European Working Time Directive and other laws they see as harming Britain's economic competitiveness.
But Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg reportedly wants the review to be undertaken in a low-key manner to avoid souring relations with other EU member states.
Costs and benefits
The foreign secretary told the BBC in October that "excessive regulation" and "unnecessary interference into daily life" from EU institutions had contributed to a British sense of disillusionment over Europe.
But although he was in favour of repatriating powers from the European Union, he conceded that there was "no immediate prospect" of rebalancing power between the UK and the EU, he told the Andrew Marr Show.
Earlier this month, he returned to the programme to explain that the government wanted the opportunity to negotiate a "better relationship" between the UK and Brussels, which would include the return of some powers, before asking the British people to vote on the changes.
There would be a "very powerful" case for an EU referendum if member states agree a closer union, he added.
The audit is to be co-ordinated by the Foreign Office and the Cabinet Office and will invite written evidence from British businesses and EU institutions.
Ukip peer Lord Pearson of Rannoch has long campaigned for an inquiry into the "economic costs and benefits arising from our membership of the EU".
"For more than 30 years, our political class has done its best not to talk about our membership of the EU," he told the House of Lords in November.
But the audit is reportedly not going to include a cost-benefit analysis, owing to the difficulty of quantifying such aspects of EU membership as foreign affairs influence.


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HI Kevin,
I can't seem to get these to run on my Mac…. I get the 4 Star logo in the center of a black screen with audio, but no picture. Yet Hulu streamed shows run fine. Have any suggestions?
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Peabody Coal Donates To Mineral Engineering Dept.
SOCORRO, N.M. October 16, 2009 – Peabody Coal recently donated $20,000 to the mineral engineering department, adding to their already existing scholarship endowment fund, which supports New Mexico Tech students.
"Peabody Coal has been a great supporter of the mineral engineering department and New Mexico Tech over the years," mineral engineering department chair Dr. Navid Mojtabai said. "We appreciate the companies continued support of our program and their willingness to maintain a scholarship fund at New Mexico Tech.
Peabody Coal regularly employs New Mexico Tech students as summer interns, and often hires New Mexico Tech graduates as engineers from a variety of disciplines.
Peabody Coal has 30 surface and underground mining operations, including two mines in western New Mexico near Grants.
Located about 35 miles northwest of Grants, Lee Ranch Mine was opened in 1984. Lee Ranch Mine shipped 3.4 million tons in 2008 to power plants in New Mexico and Arizona. Peabody Coal opened El Segundo Mine adjacent to the Lee Ranch. The surface operation is ramping up to produce 6 million tons of medium sulfur coal annually to serve a 19-year contract, according to the company's website.
Lee Ranch has been honored more than 12 times as New Mexico's safest coal mine. Lee Ranch Mine also received the 1994 Excellence in Surface Mining Reclamation Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining.
Peabody Coal is the only U.S.-based coal company with operations in Australia, the world's largest coal exporting nation. One of the largest coal trading companies in the world, Peabody also has a growing presence in China and Mongolia.


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Jim Thomas is the founder and president of Fitness Management USA Inc., a management consulting and turnaround firm specializing in the fitness and health club industry. With more than 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, Thomas lectures and delivers seminars and workshops across the country on the practical skills required to successfully build teamwork and market fitness programs and products. Visit his Web site at: http://www.fmconsulting.net.
The people aspect of the health club business is really what it is all about. Think of your club members and guests as individuals. Once we think that way, we realize our health club is our member -- not the features of the facility.
Keeping those individual members in mind, here are some tips for keeping your health club member coming back for more.
1. The quality of member service can never exceed the quality of the people who provide it. Regardless of circumstances, do you still think you can get by paying the lowest wage, giving the fewest benefits, doing the least training for your health club staff? It will show in the end result. Health clubs don't help members, people do. It's important to view your club staff as your most valuable asset.
2. The staff at your health club will treat your members the way they are treated. Club employees take their cue from club management. Do you greet your employees enthusiastically each day? Are you encouraging in your dealings with them? Do you try to listen to their opinions? Consistent poor member service is a reflection on both the club employee and a club's management.
3. Know who your members are. If a regular member came in to your health club, would you recognize them? Could you call them by name? All of us like to feel important. Calling someone by name is a simple way to do it and lets them know you value them as members of your club.
4. Do your members know who you are? If they see you, would they recognize you? Could they call you by name? A visible health club management team is an asset. Management should be easily accessible, and there should be no doubt about who's in charge. Get out of that office.
5. Go the extra mile. Include a thank-you note in a member's new membership package, send a birthday card, clip the article when you see a member's name or photo in print, write a congratulatory note when they get a promotion, etc. There are all sorts of ways for you to keep in touch with your members.
6. Greet your members within 30 seconds upon entering. Is it possible a member could come in the club, look around and go out without ever having their presence acknowledged? Front desk technology is a great thing, but don't let it replace the continuous interaction with your members.
7. Give members the benefit of the doubt. Proving to members why they are wrong and you are right isn't worth losing a member over. You will never win an argument with a member, and you should never, ever put a member in that position.
8. When a member makes a request for something special, do everything you can to say "yes." The fact that a member cared enough to ask is all you need to know in trying to accommodate them. It may be an exception from your policy, but try to do it. Remember, you are just making one exception for one valued member, not making a new policy for the entire club.
9. Train your employees on how to handle a member complaint or difficult situation. It's the best investment you'll ever make. Give your staff members guidelines for what to say and do in every conceivable situation. Role-play with your front desk staff. People on the frontline of your health club play the most critical role in your members' experience. Make sure they know what to do and say to make members' experience a positive and pleasant one.
10. Get feedback. Compose a "How Are We Doing?" card, and leave it at the front desk. Keep it short and simple. Ask what they like, what they don't like, what they would change, what you could do better, etc.
Remember that the big money isn't as much in winning new members as in keeping existing members. Each individual member's perception of your health club will determine how well you do this.
Your techniques and attitude toward your members can make or break your sales success. Choose the system or technique that works comfortably and effectively for you, and stick with it. The right methods will not only increase potential members, but they will also help you grow your health club.