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O.J. Mayo, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love weren't in Los Angeles long enough to write a dream Hollywood script of their basketball futures, but reality was even better than anything they could've imagined.
Mayo, Westbrook and Love scored big in the NBA Draft, as all were selected consecutively as top-five picks.
The Minnesota Timberwolves started the local run by selecting Mayo with the third pick. Westbrook then went to Seattle at No. 4 and Love was chosen by Memphis at No. 5.
Mayo and Love then switched teams, as an eight-player, late-night blockbuster came in long after the NBA draft concluded.
A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed it to The Associated Press, speaking on the condition on anonymity because the trade had yet to be officially announced.
The Timberwolves also received shooter Mike Miller and frontcourt retreads Brian Cardinal and Jason Collins from Memphis along with the rights to Love in exchange for the draft rights to Mayo, forward Antoine Walker and guards Marko Jaric and Greg Buckner.
Mayo was expected to be drafted high as No. 2, but a few years ago, no one would've predicted Westbrook's rapid rise through the NBA draft. After Westbrook's name was called in New York, he hugged UCLA teammate Love and had a message for him.
"I told him he'd be next guy," Westbrook said in a conference call. "Kevin is a good guy. He'll do well at the next level."
Mayo, Westbrook and Love became instant millionaires as lottery picks, but gaudy contracts come with gaudy expectations. Mayo will continue to be under a microscope following the recent allegations that he accepted money from his mentor, Rodney Guillory. Mayo felt he dealt with those questions well, though.
"I felt great talking to everyone," Mayo said. "The questions went fine. I was just happy to get an opportunity to sit in front of them and explain my side of the stories that maybe they didn't know. Everything went well."
Mayo became the highest draft selection in USC history. Paul Westphal, the 10th selection in 1971, had the previous high-water mark.
UCLA forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute was a big unknown in the draft, but he was selected early in the second round at No. 37 by Milwaukee. Westbrook was UCLA's highest pick since Baron Davis was selected No. 3 in 1999. This was the first time UCLA had two players drafted in the top 10 since 1969, when Lew Alcindor and Lucius Allen were drafted first and third, respectively.
Love's mother, father – former Laker Stan Love – and sibling were with him at the draft. His parents gave him teary-eyed hugs.
"It was like a surreal moment," Love said. "It hasn't set in yet that I'll be an NBA player."
Love lost 20 pounds in preparation for the draft, but figured he might eat a slice of pizza or two late Thursday night.
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Oh time flies, doesn't it? I love how you tell me that you would like to sleep in the bedroom and how you snuggle under the covers as I watch movies. I love how you seem to understand so much of what I say even though you don't agree with much of it. I love how crazy you are about agility even though I often don't dare to run fast because I know you would run even faster and I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to handle your body over obstacles. I still get an adrenaline rush every time I run with you. I love how you lure Java away with a toy so that you can have a few moments alone with me. I love how you keep checking on me during walks. You are perfect in so many ways. ❤ Please stay sound and happy!
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We make it personal because for us, it is personal. Remembrance Funerals Sydney is an independent, family-owned and operated funeral business that has been servicing the funeral needs of Sydney families for over 10 years. Our funeral directors make sure that we provide the best quality care for you and your loved ones during this difficult time.
With funeral homes in Penrith and Riverwood, and servicing all Sydney suburbs, Remembrance Funerals Sydney has grown as a result of our focus on ensuring that each funeral is personal and relevant, and celebrates the individual achievements of amazing individuals and families. Lean on us.
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It can be rough out there, with Christmas and holidays looming, and bills to pay. Any way to save a buck here and there, can only be helpful. Here are some tips and tricks to be better with your money, so that you can spend more on what you want to, and less on what you have to. No matter if you have a young family, or you are just starting out in the world of careers, there is something here for everyone.
Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
They say you have to spend money to save it, right? Well, in the case of making your home more energy efficient, this is certainly true, and there are lots of ways of doing this. You could get insulation in your walls or your attic, and you can get them in recycled or non-recycled materials, depending in how environmentally friendly you want to be.
Making your house more energy efficient in ways such as this means that your house will be much warmer in the winter months. The heat will be kept in your house for longer, meaning your heating system doesn't have to work as hard. Because of this, you save money because your house doesn't lose heat, and need to reheat itself. Having an energy efficient house comes with the added benefit of it being cosier, and warmer, so it will be lovely to live in too.
Make Food in Bulk
If you have a large family, this could really work for you. Cooking in bulk and freezing it, or keeping it in tupperware in the fridge, saves you time and money. Making a meal stretch a bit further, or cooking a bit more than you will eat that night, ends up being much cheaper. The alternative to this is cooking an entirely new meal the next day, which means more time and money spent on different ingredients.
This is a great alternative to eating out, or ordering take away too, that will also cost you lots of money. Cooking in bulk is perfect for when you have a long day at work, and all you want to do is have a meal to hand. Reheating something takes no time at all, and this way you won't be tempted to order food in either.
Consider Flexible Working
If you already have a primary job, but really want to hustle and earn some extra money, consider flexible working. Companies like Uber, or Deliveroo, offer flexible working, that works around you. This perfect if you have other priorities. If hustling isn't enough, look into companies like GoBear to help you out. If you can do some extra hours, and want something simple that works around you, then this could be great.
There are so many ways to be better with your money, whether it's saving what you already have, or making more. Whatever you decide to do, there are some ideas here that could help anyone out. Try some of these out, and see how great they can be.


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Stretches and exercises
Swiss ball exercises
Here at Gloucester Osteopaths we recommend certain exercises to strengthen and support your back. Often it is useful to have a reminder of how to do these and so here are some useful links.
When doing your swiss ball exercises, remember that you need to stick to a particular ratio:
Core stability exercises
Your core muscles are extremley important and support your lower back. If they are weak, then you will be more prone to back pain. Here is a link to some basic core muscle strengthening exercises. If you are in any doubt about whether you should be doing them or how to do them then please ask your osteopath.
Stretching exercises
Stretching is frequently a good way to help the body recover from an acute episode of musculoskeletal pain and also a great way to prevent further recurrence of problems. As part of your exercise and recovery programme your osteopath may give you specific stretches to do and, if you follow the link below ,you can see reminders of exactly how to do them so you can be sure you are doing them properly. If you are experiencing any pain or you are still not sure that you are doing them correctly, then please don't hesitate to contact your osteoapth at the clinic.


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Whether you notice that your eyebrows need reshaping, your roots need retouched, or your locks are simply too dull and lifeless for your liking, you may decide that a trip to your local hair salon is in order. While there may be long list of establishments located near your North Canton, Ohio; Tallmadge, Ohio; or Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio home, it can be difficult to decide where to go for the best pricing and service if you don't have a regular stylist. Luckily, Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio in Akron, Ohio provides customers with premium pampering at a reasonable price. If you're in need of quality face waxing, hair coloring, or a Brazilian Blowout treatment, this professional salon is the place to visit for virtually all of your beauty care needs.
Though face waxing is the most effective way to rid yourself of unwanted hairs on your brow, lip and chin, it's a very delicate process that should be handled by an experienced technician. Otherwise, you risk doing damage to your skin and taking off more hair than you initially planned! Unfortunately, not every local hair salon offers this service. If you're looking for a nearby establishment that can help you tame your unruly brows, you may want to pay a visit to Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio in Akron. Though primarily known for their team of talented hair stylists, Allure also offers a number of face waxing services to those in need. With their help, not only can you get the perfectly-sculpted brows you want, but at a price that fits your budget!
If it's your lame locks that are causing you stress, Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio is more than qualified to help. This professional salon provides customers with a wide range of options to turn limp, bland hair into a shiny, smooth mane. As far as hair coloring goes, this local hair salon is the very best place to go. Not only do they use high-quality dye and materials, but their staff is well-trained in the art of hair coloring. Whether you want to touch up your highlights, eliminate grey hairs, or dramatically change your look, you'll be in excellent hands with the stylists at Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio.
In addition to offering hair cutting, styling and coloring, this professional salon is one of the few establishments in the area that is certified in Brazilian Blowout treatments. A great way to bring new life to flat, damaged hair, the Brazilian Blowout treatments available from Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio help to smooth the hair cuticle and eliminate frizz. If your hair is in poor condition after years of perms, overheating, or bleaching, a visit to Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio may just provide you with the solution you need.
Though Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio is usually praised by customers for offering the best face waxing, hair coloring and smoothing treatments in the area, the relaxing atmosphere is yet another reason that so many patrons become repeat visitors. When you take the trip from your Tallmadge, North Canton, or Cuyahoga Falls home to Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio, you'll have the opportunity to sit back and unwind as their experienced technicians pamper you to perfection. And since their prices are so reasonable, you can also relax knowing that you won't have to pay an astronomical price for the service you receive!
If it's face waxing, hair coloring, or a Brazilian Blowout treatment you need, then Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio is the place to go. However, if you'd like to learn more about this local hair salon before you schedule an appointment, visit their website at www.theallurespa.com. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give this professional salon a call at 330.644.5300 to speak with one of their friendly associates. Just be sure to take the short trip from your North Canton, Ohio; Tallmadge, Ohio; or Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio home to Allure when the time comes to freshen up your look!
Allure Nail Spa & Hair Studio
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Arlys Aromatherapy OB-Case Study Kit
for Clinical Aromatherapy Course by Pam Conrad, PGd, BSN, RN, CCAP
Note: As all Arlys Kits are prepared individually, once ordered,
there is a three (3) day lead time required before shipping.
Please keep this in mind when ordering.
The OB Case Study Kit includes everything you
will need to complete the course:
Comes complete in a beautiful
Decorative Box.
4 ml. Cobalt Blue Bottles with 2 ml. each of
ARLYS 100% Pure Essential Oils:
Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis)
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
Geranium-Bourbon (Pelargonium graveolens)
Lavender-French (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lemon (Citrus limonum)
Mandarin-Red (Citrus reticulata)
(1) Empty 4 ml. Cobalt Bottle
(*) GC's included.
(1) 10 ml. Jasmine sambac (2%) in Jojoba Oil
(1) 10 ml. Peppermint-Spearmint (2%) in Jojoba Oil
(1) 10 ml. Rose Otto (2%) in Jojoba Oil
(1) 2 oz. Unscented Jojoba Lotion
(12) Mini Pipettes
The price shown for this kit already includes a 10% discount off retail prices and is not eligible for any further discounts.
The price for the kit may change as our essential
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This evidenced based course is the foundation of all of Pam Conrad's
hospital programs and research for the past 15 years. These classes are
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Please contact Pam Conrad for current course times.
Space is limited so registration and payment are required
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The required OB Case Study Kit (does not include shipping) and is
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That's right, jookie is officially offering Senior Portraits! With the simple passage of time, and the fact that kids just keeping growing up (dang them!), I've been asked more and more to photograph kids of the high school age, many of whom are graduating.
To kick off jookie's first summer offering Senior Portraits, I'm launching a Seniors 2019 Model Call.
For any 2019 senior booking a session by July 21st and then photographing by August 24th, they can receive some awesome BONUSES which include grad announcements. Two of the session types offered also come with a complimentary 30 minute family or sibling session which is a fabulous way to get some gorgeous updated portraits of the whole crew together as well.
Now booking for Chicago and Chicago-area high schools, including our nearby neighborhood schools like, Lane Tech, Lycée Francais de Chicago, St. Matthias, Amundsen High School, McPherson High School, Lake View High School, Mather High School, Northside College Prep, Disney II Magnet, Nicholas Senn High School, Frederick Von Steuben High School, Whitney M. Young High School, Walter Payton College Prep, Jones College Prep, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, and Saint Ignatius College Prep.
From 13 years of photographing kids at Baker Demonstration School, I know a lot of kids from the nearby north suburban high schools like Evanston Township High, New Trier, Loyola Academy, and Beacon so I look forward to meeting and working with a lot more Chicago suburban high school seniors, too.
Call me at the studio at 773-464-5665 to learn more. Remember, book by July 21st and photograph by August 24th to get in on the July Bonuses. Now's the time to schedule your Senior Portrait Session!
And don't forget I'm here for your professional portrait needs. jookie is a children's, high school seniors, family, baby and pet photography studio located in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago, created in 2006 by me, Jill Liebhaber, veteran Chicago kids and family photographer of 17 years, focused on creating custom art work for homes.
As a professional photography studio in Chicago, jookie serves all nearby neighborhoods such as Lakeview, Bucktown, Ravenswood, Andersonville, Edgewater, Roscoe Village, North Center, Lincoln Park, West Loop, River North, Old Town, Gold Coast, and Downtown. I also have families who come to me for baby, kid, dog, and family photos from the suburbs like LaGrange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Elmhurst, Oak Park, Kildeer, and also out of state like Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowas, New Hampshire, New York, and California.
I am often asked by jookie parents to create head shots or professional portraits. If I have time to fit it into my schedule, I will!
Gift certificates are available and make a fantastic gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, anniversaries, and birthdays. They can be for portrait sessions or for camera learning sessions.
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Just a reminder that you can enjoy a FREE Frozen Dunkin' Coffee Sample at Dunkin' Donuts on Friday, May 19th! This will take place from 10AM-2PM to celebrate the launch of their new frozen coffee. Each person will get a 3.5oz sample (while supplies last) and no purchase is required. I'll be there! 🙂 Go here for more information.
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Home > About Us > Consular Camp in Lenasia
Consular Camp in Lenasia
Consulate General of India, Johannesburg will be organizing consular service camp on December 09, 2017 (Saturday) from 1100 hrs till 1500 hrs, at Ramakrishna Hall, 48, Kingfisher Street, Lenasia 1821.
Applications for miscellaneous services including birth registration, attestation of GPA, birth certificate based on passport etc. will be accepted in the camp. Payment can be made through EFT as per banking details below by applicants who will submit proof of payment alongwith application form.
Bank : FNB
Branch : Rosebank, Johannesburg (253-305)
Account No. : 5037 1108 299
Account Name : Consulate General of India
Information on fee and document requirement is available on Consulate's website http://cgijoburg.gov.in
Simultaneously, Consulate's outsourcing agency VFS Global will be accepting applications for PCC and Passport Services.
All interested individuals are requested to please avail this opportunity.
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Use an Esri Story Maps app to share your story!
The contest is now closed.
See the winning maps.
The International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) Story Maps Competition is a contest aimed at young people from around the world to help raise awareness of the global implications of local everyday actions. Our world faces social, cultural, and economic change, as well as a changing climate. Human actions play a key role in creating such worldwide challenges. However, human actions also provide solutions. If individuals know what their day-to-day routines mean for the planet, they can take appropriate action. Global understanding helps overcome the knowledge-action gap and supports policy decisions that promote sustainability.
We are inviting high school and college age students to share their perspectives and research on topics associated with global understanding by creating story maps that examine and address the ways in which we inhabit our increasingly globalized world. The story maps you create should relate to the Key Messages of the International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) and be developed under one (or more) of their six themes for the year.
If you are high school student (age 15-19) with a story to tell, or a higher education student doing research in one of
these areas and are interested in participating, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to receive an email
with instructions on how to submit your story map. The story map can be submitted in any language. However, a summary in English would be very helpful.
Three winning story maps will be chosen and winners will receive the following:
First Place
and an IYGU book
Second Place
and an IYGU book
Third Place
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Competition Open
Dec 31, 2016
Competition Closes
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2016 is the International Year of Global Understanding, find out more about the year's activities and initiatives.


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Saturday, October 07, 2006
Staring Tourist
In the city, it's easy to spot tourists. They stare. They often smile, make eye contact. If you observe them, you'll see that they tend to see things and people around them more intently. Their eyes are bigger and wider! Several weeks ago, I too was a staring tourist in a foreign land. As a tourist, I was in a different environment and time zone. So, when I looked around, my aim was not to find my way but to let the way of a place touch me.


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The Governess Who Captured His Heart by Sophie Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Louise Potter has many excellent qualities. She is doing everything she can to help her other two sisters. Alistair Langley has been coasting through life. He now has to make a choice about his future. Both find a lot in common as they travel together to Louise's new job as a governess and Alistair's time to find a bride. Of course they find that they prefer each other to any other future and with some help they reach their HEA. This is a nice novella with a well rounded story, two great main characters and some interesting side characters.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
Ironclads by Adrian Tchaikovsky
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ted Regan and his crew have been sent on a mission with little or no chance of success. At the heart of the story are Scions, an interesting concept developed for the story. Corporations are driving the wars and the Scions keep the sons of the powerful safe in a battle while the common man fights and dies. Ted and crew have to come up with some very inventive moves to stay alive and in the game. There are some very interesting character who help along the way. They do succeed but not in the expected way. There is an ending to the story but that ending left me wondering and not quite satisfied. I did like the world building and back story. With the ending leaving some things up in the air I hope this is book one in a series. There is certainly enough there to continue the story.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
Terminal Alliance by Jim C. Hines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a fun start to a new series. I loved the characters and their names, Marilyn Monroe is a male. Mops is janitor on the Earth Mercenary Corps Ship Pufferfish. Something happened to the humans on Earth to turn them into feral beasts. I quickly caught on to what had happened but it takes a while for Mops and crew to find out. The Krakau arrived and started changing some back using some as soldiers and some like Mops and crew as cleaning personnel. What happens when only Mops and crew are left to run the ship keeps the story going I almost skipped requesting this book and I am very glad that I changed my mind and requested it. This is fun, fun science fiction. I will be on the lookout for the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.
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Friday, November 10, 2017
Short and Sweet Book Reviews # 155 - The Governess Who Captured His Heart by Sophie Barnes, Ironclads by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Terminal Alliance by Jim C. Hines
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Have I mentioned little miss started crawling at 5.5 months?
This is not a bragging point.
This is dismay.
I'd really hoped for a few more months of rolling.
Because now life really and truly is over.
Just kidding.
Sort of.
Since learning to crawl, little miss is everywhere and fast. We block her inside of the living room. Otherwise she's in the bathroom, bedrooms, and/or kitchen faster than I blink.
She's now pulling herself up too. And bonking her head when she loses her balance. Which is more often than she'd like.
And because of all these new fun things she's learning, her sleep is garbage. Which means my sleep is garbage.
Is it too early to enroll her in soccer?


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2nd Africa TB Regional Conference on Management of TB Medicines
5-7 December 2012, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Building on the success of the 2011 regional conference, the Systems for Improved Access to Pharmaceuticals and Services Program (SIAPS) will conduct a second Africa regional conference in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The conference will focus on identifying and prioritizing country specific challenges for the management of TB medicines. By the end of the conference, participants will have worked to develop concrete action plans that will be widely disseminated for solicitation of technical assistance and support from donors and Stop TB partners. The USAID-funded SIAPS program will also provide technical support to countries through its regional pool of TB experts.
Registration for the conference ends October 15, 2012.
For further information see: http://africatb2012.wordpress.com/


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It's a nice thing to get everything right the first time. I think I have many things working already, among them are characteristic-setting effects, replacement effects, skipping turns, taking extra turns, and more than two players.
But what I don't have is a game, which is rather disappointing. Sometimes, I think "okay I want to really try it out, a real-world situation. just add in the glue that's missing and make a simple GUI", and then I realize how much of the glue is missing.
Even though I have effects, I have neither spells nor abilities. I can't play cards or abilities. I have (vanilla) creatures, but no combat. I haven't even tested zones, not to mention the Stack.
Okay, now that I finished whining, let me say that I'm still on this. I'm not giving up. The last few days, I focused on the tight core of magic. Turn order is done, all with phases, steps and priority. Next comes the zones, excluding the Stack for now. When I'm done with that, I'll try to program playing a land, which is drastically different from playing spells or abilities.
This should be enough "core engine" to let me finally play a game. Draw a card, play a land or not, pass priority back and forth until it's the opponent's turn (myself again, no AI yet), and so forth.
Of course, there are needs besides the core engine. Most obviously, a GUI. The other two that come to my mind are decks, which i have started already, and a "controller". LaternaMagica has a Player class, which handles life points and so on, but there's no way yet to to make decisions. But that's another story ;)
Quick follow-up: an important thing I've forgotten for my to-do list is state-based actions. it would be too bad if a player doesn't die when he has no life (however that should happen without creatures or spells...)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Getting a runnable program
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- nantuko84 said...
a lot of work to be done
but keep working and one day we'll see the most correct engine implementation ;) and may be even GUI %)
as for me I'm still dreaming about 3D version for MagicWars
- April 1, 2010 at 3:36 PM
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A little background on this book starts from a study abroad experience I had in college in Samoa. If you have no idea where Samoa is then you are like me before I went there! It is located in the South Pacific about halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii. If you try to look at a map it is sometimes cut off because the map is split down the center of the Pacific Ocean where Samoa (and other South Pacific Nations) are located. Anyway spending 4 months on an isolated island in the middle of the Ocean, you are forced to immerse yourself in the culture. A big part of every culture in the world is the food. Coconuts are used in everything in all sorts of formats. I learned the difference between green and brown coconuts (green are young and you drink vs. brown are the ripe ones westerners often recognize). There is the jelly in the young coconut, ripe coconut meat, coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut oil. This one food has a tremendous number of uses.
My love of coconuts and the power they have led me to become a bit "coco" crazy to say the least. I found a farm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that ships boxes of coconuts and would order dozens to my Fraternity house once I got back from Samoa. I did research and learned the power of coconuts and how healthful they were. This book is the deepest dive I have taken down that path. Bruce Fife wrote The Coconut Oil Miracle to highlight the biology of coconuts and the healing benefits they have. I found the high-level impacts of the chemistry easy enough to understand, but at points, it did become technical and hard to understand. The book has a mix of general uses and empirical evidence from users about the impact coconuts have had on their health as well as the deeper chemistry.
Palolo Deep Marine Reserve, Samoa 2012 – After husking a coconut with William Glass
I will recognize my own bias in that I enjoy coconuts already (see photo above) and this book was a gift given to me because of that love. I found it reinforced some of my own research I had done years before and also brought new ways of using coconut products to mind. At times it did seem to list out almost every possible non-genetic disease as it went through coconut oil being able to partially or completely alleviate them all. I do believe it is good for your health and can help a lot of diseases, but do worry the book may be misinterpreted as coconut oil is the elixir of life. If coconut products are not a part of your diet they should become one – I personally take a spoonful of virgin coconut oil in the morning and at night as well as do my cooking with it.
Overall if you find reading about health and cures this is an interesting read and besides the chapter that dives deep into the chemistry is an easy enough read. Again I try to recognize my inherent bias and the bias of the author whenever possible so I obviously this is a pro-coconut oil book, but there is enough evidence in my opinion that highlights why the author's position is correct. Thinking back on my time in Samoa where coconut oil & coconut was used in absolutely every meal – I felt fantastic and quite healthy during my time. Also being in one of the most beautiful places in the world on a tropical island studying may have also played a factor! 🙂
More book reviews:
Book Review: Losing My Virginity
Book Review: The Dalai Lama's Big Book of Happiness


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There are two sources of trans fat, also known as trans fatty acids: Trans fat formed naturally – this type of trans fat is produced in the gut of some grazing animals. That's why small quantities of trans fat can be found in animal products like meat, milk, and milk products. Trans fat formed during food processing – this type of trans fat is created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil (a process called hydrogenation) to make it more solid. Partially hydrogenated oils are used by food manufacturers to improve the texture, shelf life, and flavour stability of foods. Eating trans fat raises the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol in the blood. An elevated LDL blood cholesterol level can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Therefore, you should keep your intake of trans fat as low as possible.
Fats in Your Diet
Limiting trans fats is one component of a healthful diet that also includes limiting saturated fat and dietary cholesterol. Dietary fats are found in both plant and animal foods. Fat is a major source of energy for the body and aids in the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat is also important for proper growth, development, and maintenance of good health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults consume no more than approximately one third of their calories from fat to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases (such as cardiovascular disease), while providing for adequate intake of essential nutrients. Infants and toddlers up to two years of age have the highest energy needs per unit of body weight of any age group. Fats are an important source of calories and nutrients for these youngsters. As a food ingredient, fat provides flavour, consistency, and stability – and helps you feel full.
Where's the Trans Fat?
Trans fat can be found in many of the same foods as saturated fat. These can include: Coffee creamer Crackers, cookies, cakes, frozen pies, and other baked goods Fast food Frozen pizza
Ready-to-use frostings Refrigerated dough products (such as biscuits and cinnamon rolls) Snack foods (such as microwave popcorn) Vegetable shortenings and stick margarines
Choose Your Fats Wisely
Use the Nutrition Facts Label as your tool for reducing trans fat in your diet – which may help decrease your risk of developing cardiovascular disease! Keep trans fat consumption as low as possible by limiting foods that contain trans fats formed during food processing. Trans fat has no percent Daily Value (%DV), so use the amount of grams (g) as your guide. Look for partially hydrogenated oils, a source of trans fat, on the ingredient list on a food package. Note: The Nutrition Facts label can state 0 grams of trans fat if the food product contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. Thus, if a product contains partially hydrogenated oils, then it might contain small amounts of trans fat even if the label says 0 grams of trans fat.
- Choose lean cuts of meat and skinless poultry.
- Switch from stick margarine to soft margarine (liquid, tub, or spray).
- Limit packaged snack foods and commercially prepared (ready-made) baked goods.
- Substitute fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk and milk products (such as yogurt and cheese) or fortified soy beverages for full-fat (whole) milk and milk products.
- Get plenty of foods that are naturally low in fat and high in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, beans, peas, fruits, and vegetables.
- Cook and bake with liquid oils (like canola or olive oil) instead of solid fats (like shortening, butter, or lard).
- Try baking, steaming, grilling, or broiling. These cooking methods do not add extra fat.


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Previous Week Analysis Update:
- Analysis didn't play out, but I still see 1200 as a target.
- More detailed pathway will be posted.
Upcoming USD News:
- Tuesday: Building Permits (No major effect in the FX markets)
- Previous 1.27M
- Forecast 1.27M
- Wednesday: Crude Oil Inventories (Still unsure about the effect on the FX markets)
- Previous -5.2M
- Thursday: Unemployment Claims (If lower will be positive for the USD)
- Previous 236K
- Forecast 240K
Monthly: Current bearish candle after rejected from triangle resistance. Possible wick range to fill.
Weekly: Doji weekly close. Could go either ways. (Usually after a doji, there is continuation when not at resistance or support)
Daily: Daily rejection off bullish trendline. Nice wicks to fill on the left side towards 1235 zone.
H4: Double Bottom rejection of the bullish trendline, looking towards 1235 – 1225 price zone for possible liquidity grab before breaking that trendline to continue lower to 1200.
Gold Overall Analysis
- Gold was rejected of the bullish trendline and created a double bottom. When looking at USDJPY it is almost as if it was a flip image.
- I will be waiting to ride the consolidation zone between 1235-1225, unless price breaks above those areas, where I will hope to find a last kiss before continuing either way.
- With Fed Hikes sentiment in June to be 90% for the hike, I would not be surprised to see if we broke the bullish trendline and continued lower to 1200 zone, which is a strong historical demand zone.
- This would coincide with price being priced in and once rates hikes are announced, USD should weaken and gold to sky rocket again as it did before (2nd bullish trendline touch)
- However, with Gold, as it is in a monthly triangle, there is possible further downside to test the triangle support.
- Keep an eye out for price action, as anything is possible.
Predicted Movement:
- Gold is back into the consolidation zone between 1235 – 1225, so either path A or B is possible.
- Will be waiting for a break of the zone or wait for price action to ride the waves in the zone.


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The chapter provides CARE Research's outlook on the global & domestic iron ore industry. The global scenario focuses on China which is the driving force behind the global iron ore trade. Under the domestic scenario, the chapter provides CARE Research view on the future demand supply scenario, Indian exports scenario, etc. The chapter also outlines the pelletisation future in India along with the factors hindering growth of iron ore mining in India. Following points are covered in the chapter.
o Indian iron ore industry, facing a resource curse
o Export of fines from India
o Domestic iron ore demand growth
o Supply situation in the short term
o State-wise demand supply outlook
o Pellets capacity addition
o Global demand and supply situation
o Global iron ore price trajectory
o Areas of concern & challenges for miners
Iron ore has indisputably been the most important ferrous mineral for India, with the abundance of the mineral.....
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Display Radioactivity with GAMMA EASY
Function, data, and features
Easy and fast detection of gamma radiation.
Audible decay indicator (ticker) via headphone.
GAMMA EASY indicates radioactive contamination easily and fast. It quickly detects the radiation dose in uS/h so that you can assess the risk of radioactive contamination of household aids and building materials by comparing the readings with normal environmental radiation.
- Audible signal (ticker) for decay
- LCD with green backlight for better readability
- Automatic switch off (Auto Power Off) to prevent flat batteries
- Maximum and average value of the last 10 measurements
- Measuring range up to 1000 µSv/h
- Adjustable alarm value for cumulative dose. Default settings: recommended radiation value of the German Radiation Protection Institute
- Adjustable measurement duration from 30 seconds, up to 3 minutes (longer measurement duration enhances accuracy of measurement)
- Adjustable long-duration measurement (dosage acquisition) up to 48 hours, with alert when adjusted cumulative dose exceeds
Technical Data
Power supply: Alkaline 9 V block battery
Dimensions: (length x width x height) 180 x 86 x 45 mm
Weight: 150 g (ca.)
MSRP (incl. VAT):
ex works is 179.00 Euro
Measure radioactivity. Be certain.


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Many drag racing fans believe hell froze over on March 16, 2001, the day the first Pro Modified cars made a run down an NHRA national event. After all, the volatile doorslammers were the first "homegrown" professional category cultivated and produced under the IHRA sanction.
Those who know better categorize this as a "frosting" and not a full-blown freezing.
Let the record reflect, in the midst of a 90-degree day at Lucas Oil Raceway during the most prestigious drag race in the world, the actions of eight drivers and a sanctioning body willing to put away the rigidness of the past officially triggered the freezing over of Hell.
The Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals played host to an exhibition of eight Mountain Motor Pro Stock cars providing an exhibition many believe is the impetus for inclusion into the 500-inch format as early as next season.
As NHRA announcer Alan Rinehart alluded, "Time changes a lot of things."
"You know, out of all the things I have done, and accomplished this is the top of the list," said John Montecalvo, a past Mountain Motor Pro Stock champion who participated in the exhibition. "I never dreamed in all of my life you'd ever see a Mountain Motor Pro Stock car, basically an IHRA car ... used to be the enemy over here, running at an NHRA U.S. Nationals event."
Run they did, and they did it quickly with John DeFlorian laying down the quickest run of four exhibition sessions at 6.351 seconds, with a trap speed of 221.50.
Montecalvo believes, with reservations about admitting for fear of future rules ramifications, these cars could run as quick at 6.18 with the right atmospheric conditions.
"Pete Berner went 6.20 at the Shakedown; I don't know how many years ago," Montecalvo said. "It was probably like eight or nine years ago. I know we have more power since then. I think in the ideal conditions, one of these cars could go 6.18 at 228 miles per hour.
"I probably shouldn't say that because I am thinking of the pounds [NHRA] is going to put on me,"
If the NHRA grants inclusion for the Mountain Motor entries it is expected they will carry an extra 250 pounds just like in 1988 when the IHRA attempted to merge the two styles.
It's time for a history lesson about the last time the 500-inch Pro Stockers and Mountain Motors were combined in the same class. https://t.co/fEjOp2zd5V— Competition Plus (@competitionplus) August 27, 2018


text: Director Jonni Darkko's passions — glamorous sluts, Far Eastern beauty, greasy fucking, spit-soaked oral debauchery, POV-style shooting — all come together in "Asian Sin." Petite Chinese-American Alina Li kisses herself in the mirror and Jonni fucks her; her watering eyes make vivid contact with the camera as she deep-throats. The director blows thick semen all over her face, eyes and hair. Buxom Jayden Lee takes a DP of Jonni's dick in her twat and thumb up her ass. He manipulates her holes roughly. Slender, stacked MILF Tia Ling heavily greases Jonni's joint for a hand job. A glass bowl catches massive gag spit as he dicks her throat; Jonni plows her pussy and oiled asshole. Longhaired, stacked Gaia's gash sports piercings and a tattoo proclaiming her a porn star. A deep-throat fellatio brings copious slobber, and he cranks her legs back to pork her. Adorable Cindy Starfall, glam in dramatic make-up and lingerie, pries four fingers up her greased, gaping gorge. The fucking and slobbery sucking climax with Jonni's jism jerked onto Cindy's forehead and face.


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Induction Service
In response to a request for an Adventurer Induction Service a document was been adapted from the North American Division Manual.
This Service includes the recitation of the Pledge and Law, and an amplified version of the law was included.
Following a request for more information on Induction services, comes another service from Vaine Taamo-Roi, a former Adventurer District Director in the Greater Sydney Conference. This is actually a combined Pathfinder/Adventurer Induction Service. It could easily be adapted to make an Adventurer only Induction Service
if required.
Induction Services


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I love Wednesdays. I arrive at work at about 12pm, having categorically not worked the morning due to being Daddy and doing the school run, an arrangement my employer has been lovely enough to allow for the last five years. Then I start teaching at 12.45. I have two two hour ICT classes for ESOL 16-18s, then an hour before I teach a lovely Level 1 ESOL evening class from 6 til 8.30. Train times being what they are, I generally end up then having half an hour or so to kill, where I catch up on odd bits of admin, before catching a 9.30 train and getting home at about 10.15.
It is my favourite day. The 16-18s are challenging but interesting, with no major behaviour issues as far as I can tell, and I finally have head space to explore ICT teaching, and try to do a halfway decent job of it. The level 1 class are massively diverse, with a whole range of needs and challenges. And the best thing? I am teaching, just teaching, all blessed day long. Emails go ignored, urgent requests for this, that and the other can go hang, I can, by and large, legitimately ignore admin for the whole day. I don't have to worry about action plans, pro formas, meetings, policies, standards, mission statements, KPIs, any of it. I can just go into classes and enjoy. The only VLE courses I need to care about are my own, the only reflections of any relevance are on my own teaching, and the only good practice that concerns me is mine.
I am tired by the end, and my last hour of teaching sometimes has a slight caffeine-fuelled manic edge to it, but that's no bad thing for an ESOL class of an evening. But basically because I just get to do my favourite work thing all day, I love Wednesdays.


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Client: South Central College
Industry: Education, Advanced Manufacturing
Services: Scriptwriting, Video Production
This project arose from a national effort to create educational pathways for graduating highly-skilled specialists who can meet the demands of today's advanced manufacturing careers. A consortium of 12 Minnesota colleges and universities, SCC President Dr. Annette Parker's work on the White House's Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 2.0 Steering Committee, and a 15-million dollar grant from the Department of Labor all played a role in putting South Central College at the forefront of educational efforts to close the manufacturing "skills gap" and ensure global competitiveness.
To communicate the value of these programs to prospective students, we created 3 promotional videos, each with a slightly different purpose.
Mechatronics: Do It All is divided into 2 parts, beginning with a high-energy sequence that portrays a day in the life of a mechatronics professional with action and a wink of humor. The sequence was shot at EI Microcircuits' high-tech electronics manufacturing facility, and stars a graduate of SCC's Mechatronics program.
Part 2 of the Mechatronics promotional videos takes a deeper look at SCC's innovative program through a mosaic of unscripted interviews and striking footage of mechatronic equipment and operations.
For Advanced Manufacturing: Careers In The Making, we interviewed over a dozen individuals representing students, graduates, faculty, administration, and industry professionals. Combined with slick animations and vibrant footage of various manufacturing programs and activities, this chorus of voices makes a unified case for pursuing an advanced manufacturing career.
Already, the videos are generating buzz within an industry whose inherently complex, multi-disciplinary nature often makes explaining itself to outsiders a major challenge. It's exciting to watch as this campaign attracts a new generation of professionals to these important fields. 𝓢


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If you are a employer, owner or occupier of premises that aren't a 'single private dwelling' (a private home), it's your responsibility to keep people safe if there is a fire.
Though prevention is always best, you are also required by law to make a detailed fire emergency plan so your people can keep themselves and members of the public out of danger.
A simple emergency plan must show that you have:
Find guidance about how consider the needs of people with disabilities on the gov.uk page 'Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Means of Escape for Disabled People.' You can also download it – and a simple template to help you set out your emergency plan – at the bottom of this page.
Other important topics to cover include:
Remember to test your emergency plan by practising it regularly.
It depends on your circumstances. If you answer 'yes' to any of the following, you'll need to record the plan:
Find guidance and document templates below.


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Another week down, another round of bag deals to celebrate the weekend! This time, we've got a nice mix of cute spring bags and neutral all-season classics, plus a deal of particular note. Now through March 31 at MATCHESFASHION.COM, you can get 20% off any of their Style Steals (that's what they call their sale section) with code EXTRA20. The site has some great bags, as well as tons of clothes, shoes and accessories at already-impressive discounts that the extra 20% just makes that much better.
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|A tadpole is a lower level member of the Enlightened Ingress Team. These secrets will help you to better understand the game at an early level to rapidly propel your growth to a Level 8 Frog on your way to Level 16. We've also added links to great Ingress sites which will provide instruction, passcodes for bonus gear, and other help.
These secrets aren't secret once you know them and you are encouraged to share them. These are some facts that you might not know about early on. The earlier you gain this knowledge, the quicker you'll advance.
|Ingress Help
|Download the field guide kit to learn all about your scanner functions.
|Tadpole Training Guide
|This is a great, illustrated reference that will walk you through almost everything thing you need to know about the game.
|Ingress Guide
|Information on all things Ingress.
|Ingress Intel Map
|Map of every portal in the world.
|Decode Ingress
|Great guide with game instructions and strategy.
|Ingress Swag
|A great site to buy high quality Ingress items, like lanyards, key chains, coins, and lapel pins.
Information is from sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed. The information presented is an opinion intended to assist new Ingress players in rapidly advancing in the game. Since we do not have complete control over the "Ads by Google" appearing on this page, we do not directly endorse their sites or products. Please notify us if you find any of the advertisers to be misleading.
Thank you for visiting. Aloha!


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Online applications for art and architectures studies are open on CampusArt network website to February 11, 2015.
CampusArt is a network of French institutions offering university level programs within the field of art and architecture, led by Campus France with the support of the French Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs and Culture and the ANdÉA (Association Nationale des Écoles Supérieures d'Art).
The website gives information about degrees in Art (plastic arts, design, visual communication, fashion, music, interior architecture…) and in Architecture in France and helps choosing a school of Art or Architecture, public or private, or another university
The website http://www.campusart.org gives acces (under specific conditions) to degrees at preparatory classes, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's and Doctorate's levels, in a wide choice of schools.
An online quick and interactive application process enables students to choose their degrees with a unique application form which can be seen by more than 50 schools.
An answer will be given on March, 15th 2015 (warning: applications will be closed at the February 11, 2015) which enables to prepare the stay as soon as possible.
This online service is totally free until the applicant decides to accept a degree's suggestion.
This online application process is available everywhere in the world. CampusArt does not substitute for CAF-procedure implemented in most countries where a visa is required. CEF-procedure is compulsory in concerned countries.
Session 2014-2015 calendar goes at follows:
• November 4, 2014 – February 11, 2015: Opening of CampusArt website. Students complete electronic application
• February 11, 2015: Deadline for online applications on CampusArt website
• February 11, 2015: Written applications must be submitted at Campus France Paris
• February 11, 2015: Students undergo telephone interviews and videoconference. Member institutions extend offers of admission to the candidates on their CampusArt platform.
• March 15, 2015: Deadline for admission offers by member institutions to the students
• March 30, 2015 – April 15, 2015: Students accept or decline admission offers on their CampusArt account
• April 15, 2015: Deadline for confirmation of entry into the program by the students on their CampusArt account. Closing of CampusArt website
• April 17, 2015: Preparation and submission of original certificates preregistration by institutions
Written applications must be submitted to Campus France Agency in Paris on February 11, 2015 at the latest.


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Same as the CNHH-1 except it substitutes a one piece, preassembled hanging bar specific to a 10′, 12′ or 14′ size net. Ready to hang in conjunction with the 5 beam clamps, 10 quick links, and ample 3/8″ chain for up to a 10′ drop from the ceiling beam.
Please specify beam to floor measurement & width of net when ordering. Include any special requirements. Ships truck.


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How to Handle Negative Reviews?
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1Determine authenticity of reviewStep 2Resolve matter privately OR post public response
Customer verified >>> Contact customer privately and resolve the matterUnable to verify customer >>> Post a public response as a company representative (see examples below)
Step 3If appropriate, ask the customer to update the public review
Determining authenticity of the review
As soon as you discover a negative review posted publicly, determine whether the review was posted by a real customer. Real customers generally give details of their experience, even if they don't use their real name, and you can determine who that customer was. If this is the case, IMMEDIATELY call the customer to discuss the negative experience, and be prepared to offer a partial/full refund and take any measures to correct any errors in the service. If you successfully satisfy the customer, you can request that he/she removes the review, or inserts an additional comment describing the resolution and your helpful response to the case.
If you cannot determine the identity of the customer, but are convinced that it is a customer (not competitor) nonetheless, respond to the review on the site, apologizing and offering to solve the issue, and request that the customer call you to discuss the experience. Do not try to justify the user's complaint on the site, but maintain an apologetic and sincere tone and offer a resolution.
If the reviewer is obviously not a customer, but a competitor attempting to smear your reputation, respond to the review on the site, assuring users that you take all complaints seriously, but despite attempts haven't been able to verify the identity of the customer to resolve the issue.
Responding PRIVATELY to a negative review
As soon as you discover the negative review, discuss the issue with the employees involved in the service call to fully understand their side of the story. In most cases, the technician's side of the story differs significantly from the customer's, and the truth tends to be somewhere in the middle.
1. Contact the customer by phone as soon as possible:
- Apologize
- Do not be on the defensive
- Ask the customer to explain the issue in as much detail as possible and listen to the customer patiently
- Ask the customer what you can do to remedy the situation
- Offer an appropriate refund, or offer to pay for the cost of a competitor's fix
If you cannot find the customer's contact information in your database, you have the option to contact him/her privately through certain review sites. Yelp has an option to send private messages to users, and you should always reach out to the customer privately before publishing a company response. You can download sample private Yelp message on the bottom of this page.
2. Send an apology letter:
Even though you resolved the issue with the customer over the phone, it is a good idea to send an apology letter in the mail. This will further convince the customer that you take complaints seriously and are willing to do everything in your power to win back the customer's trust. You can download sample apology letters on the bottom of this page.
Responding PUBLICLY to a negative review
If possible, resolve the issue with the dissatisfied customer one-on-one, and request that he or she removes or adds to the original review explaining the resolution.
If you cannot find the identity of the customer or suspect that a competitor posted the review, post a response similar to the examples provided below as the company representative. Different review sites have different processes for company comments. If possible, claim the business and respond as the company owner; if commenting as the company owner is not an option provided, create a user naming it [mycompany] and post a comment logged in as that user.
Do not try to justify the user's complaint on the site, but maintain an apologetic and sincere tone and offer a resolution, even if you suspect that a competitor posted the review. Attempting to deny the reviewer's experience only aggravates customers further, and makes your company appear arrogant and argumentative. As a rule, keep your response concise and provide a real name and contact information in your comment.
Here are sample some sample responses:
"Dear [username/real name posted on review]. My name is [your name], and I'm the customer service manager at [your company]. We are sorry to hear about your bad experience with us. We take each customer complaint seriously, and make every possible effort to remedy the situation and offer a refund for the unsatisfactory work. Based on the information you provided, we could not identify your contract number in our system in order to personally contact you. Please contact us directly at [email@example.com] to discuss the issue in more detail so that we can get a better understanding of the situation and take appropriate steps to improve our company. –Your Name, Customer Care, Your Company""Dear [username/real name posted on review]. Thank you for the feedback. We are sincerely concerned about the unacceptable experience you had with our company, as we are committed to making every single customer satisfied with our service. Unfortunately, the details you provided didn't allow us to find your contract in our system, and we were unable to contact you to discuss the matter further and offer a refund. Please contact us directly at [email@example.com] so that we can get a better understanding of the situation and take appropriate steps to improve our company. –Your Name, Customer Care, Your Company""Dear [username/real name posted on review]. We apologize for the negative experience you had with our company. While we strive to make each and every customer 100% satisfied, we understand that in your case we fell short of our goal, and would like to offer you a refund to remedy the situation. However, based on the information you provided here, we could not identify your contract in our system. Please contact us directly at [email@example.com] to discuss the issue in more detail so that we can get more insight into the matter and improve our company. Thank you for the feedback. –Your Name, Customer Care, Your Company"
Negative Reviews - Real Life Examples
Negative Review by Competitor
"Last summer I called 1-800-ANYTYME. It was scorching hot and one of my AC units wasn't producing cool air. I stupidly called ANYTYME and they told me the unit was broken and a part was needed that was very expensive $500. I'll never forgive myself for caving in and allowing them to do it but I did. It took them literally 5 minutes to install the part. I later checked online and I could have bought it for $25.00!Maybe this lesson was worth $500? Always get a second quote and never call ANYTYME anytime!"
Public Company Response
"Dear Yelpers,Last week we attempted to contact Tom through Yelp to resolve his complaint. Once we're able to authenticate Tom we will take necessary actions to resolve the issue."Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to let us know your feelings about your experience with our company. I appreciate your honesty and value all of our customers' feedback. I would appreciate it if you could contact us directly with more specific information. In many cases we have gone above and beyond and even paid for the service call from a competitors bill. Your business means a lot..."Regards,Tony M.
Negative Review by Unsatisfied Customer
A customer posted the following one-star review on Yelp describing her negative experience:
"Well, we used Anytyme based on Yelp reviews. The story starts out good but ends sour. We bought a new house and wanted new thermostats, so we hooked up new thermostats and evidently did it incorrectly. So we called Anytyme to come find out what the problem was with the heat not coming on. They sent out Nate … Turns out Nate somehow tricked the heat into coming on and it really never would have worked from the thermostat control…"
Company Reaction
The service manager contacted the customer privately and resolved the matter. The customer then raised her star rating to four star and added an update to her review commending the company for remedying the situation:"Javier took total responsibility for what had happened and mentioned several times "Anytyme employees do not treat their customers that way." He also mentioned they take their reviews very seriously and want to have a great reputation … I have increased my rating to a 4 star based on the final outcome and will consider giving Anytyme another chance due to my interaction with Javier. If it's better, I will increase my rating to the max when that happens."


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Extended Flip Out Tv Wall Mount - Almost all flat-panel plasma and LCD TV's come with a stand or a pedestal. One of the many attractions of flat plasma and LCD TVs is they are light and thin enough to mount on the wall just like a priceless Monet, making them highly efficient as it pertains to maximizing room. It eliminates the unsightly bulk when it's not in use, that the tv design that was old has.
Not all producers see the convenience and logic of having TV wall mounts with plasma and LCD TV's instead of the pedestal that is normal, which means you need to buy this TV wall mounts separately. You will find lots of types of TV wall mounts that go in compliance with all the size of it. Units vary from the generally fixed mounts that hold your screen that is flat up to the ones with power that is swivel, just like a photo on the wall, enabling you to direct as you maneuver around round the room, wherever your TV is facing.
When selecting a a TV wall mount, consider the sort of style that you just want. Would you prefer something fixed to some wall or something that allows a bit mo Re flexibility when it comes to viewing? Think about how a TV would seem like when it is turned off. Does it bother you that it is protruding from the wall? Would you choose something discreet that is affixed to your own wall?
The cheapest and most simple type of TV wall mount is the flat mount. You're the one who has to do the relocating when you want to watch tv because it's fixed. Flat mounts are ideal for flat plasma TV's that tend to be wider.
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In a land of the mass produced.. where manufactured ideals are simply the norm. Carbon copied bodies prance around to the sounds of the corporate drum. It seems as though the notion of "quality" has taken a backseat to 24 hour trends and candy coated marketing campaigns. Fast, easy, forgettable. Power has been placed in the hands of mass media conglomerates and bigwigs with the cash-money. They proceed to manipulate our realms of reality and brainwash us into submission. These superpowers produce a constant flux of output which, sadly, seems to fuel and make us feel whole. It is this cycle of consumerism that strips humanity of its subjectivity and visceral qualities. We become expendable, buyable, amenable, passive, ... pawns.
So during this day in age... when "Quality over Quantity" is an obscure breed, where can we find solace? Where can we turn to for an escape from the cheap tricks? To me... there is a true sense of a reward in the ownership of a quality produced garment. Whether it is a top grade fabric, hand stitched lining, or unique embroidery detailing.. it is the simple but effective particulars that offer an element of truth. It is an investment towards an extension of me; a degree of creative expression; an emotional key holder. Of course, it still comes down to a formula of money making and we are still consumers; however, there is an undeniable integrity apparent when good craftsmanship is involved. Just as one tries to better themselves through lifestyle choices, furthered education, career moves - a well made piece of clothing reads as another method in bettering yourself. Don't get me wrong, I certainly do not believe that material items are the answer to life's problems. (Although a shopping spree on net-a-porter would certainly stir some serotonin) But an investment in a good quality garment can go a long way. Its like eating organic; being mindful towards what you are putting onto your body, treating yourself well, and feeling good about wearing something that has goes beyond just being a marketable product. A quality piece stems from a source of integrity and a deeper sense of awareness.Vision.
So I slip on a pair of contoured stacked leather heel Frye Engineer boots, and all is as it should be. A cloud lifts. Harps sound. Lips curl. Maybe its just me -- but rocking footwear that is not only structurally an amazing boot, but is also made by a company that has been on the go since 1863 and outfitted soldiers of the Civil War --- is pretty f^cking dope. These boots are more than just quality leather. They are the blood, sweat, and tears of the original man, John A. Frye, whose vision has carried on for over a hundred years. Frye's leather products continue to be benchcrafted from the finest full grain leather uppers with genuine leather and premium rubber soles. Beginning at a time of societal hardship and distress, Frye has delivered a quality brand that remains timeless through the years.
Ode to my Fryes. A modern ailment during a time of one stop shopping and cashing in. It is an escape from the cheap trends and a reminder of traditional work ethic and quality wear. A name that stays true to its roots and creates a product out of knowledge, integrity, and passion. Cool beans, if you ask me.


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We will remove the sidebar from Special Offers page. We can see Account and Latest in the sidebar. So we will look for such modules in admin panel.
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Navigate to Extensions -> Modules.
Look up the Account module and click on Edit.
Special Offers page inherits default layout. Therefore we need to disable it under Default layout and save changes.
Same needs to be done with Latest module. So find the module in the list and click Edit.
Now disable it under Default layout and save changes.
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South Dakota Poster Changes
Unemployment Insurance Update:
The South Dakota Unemployment Insurance poster has been released by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Unemployment Insurance. Employers are required to display this poster informing employees of the state's Unemployment Insurance law.
Effective Date: March, 2015
FMLA Update:
The Family and Medical Leave Act notice has been revised to reflect the changes caused by the recently approved rule. The definition of "Veteran" has been revised to include both those who serve and those discharged in the past 5 years (previously it was only those who served). The explicit definition of "Serious Injury or Illness" was removed as well, replaced by a notice that there are differences between the definition of "Serious Injury or Illness" for a service member or veteran, and "Serious Health Condition" under the FMLA.
Effective Date: March 8, 2013
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I'm sure you've all heard that you need 8 glasses of water a day. For some it may seem like a huge task to keep filling up with water and making endless trips to the bathroom (especially for us girls). However, water is the key ingredient for health and beauty. Without water our bodies will stop working properly and start showing severe signs of dehydration.
Up until the last couple of years I had no idea what a toll I have taken on my own body by not getting enough water. In fact, I had to go to the hospital for dehydration. I was dizzy, severely nauseous and running a high fever. Given, this was in the hottest days of summer! However it really doesn't take much to dehydrate your body. According to biologists, a healthy adult can lose about 2.5 liters a day! Our lungs expel about 2-4 cups, another 2-4 cups from perspiration and on top of that about 6 cups from urinating. (webmd.com)
In the last couple of year's I have lost alot of weight. Just by filling up with water! Every meal has consisted with drinking a bottle of water before the meal, and that alone has saved my caloric intake from being too high. I understand that just drinking water can become challenging at times, so I've created a list of ways to make it easier.
Tips on how to make drinking water easier:
-Have a bottle of water with you at all times. Make it accessible! If lugging in a case of bottled water into the house all the time is time consuming. Keep one in your house and one in your trunk. That way you have no excuses!
-Even better, keep a pitcher of filtered water in your refrigerator with at least a liter and a half of water to remind you to finish, and keep drinking it! A visual reminder is always the best way to go!
-Jazz up your water! Put a lemon, lime, strawberry, mint, cucumber, On-the-go packets of light Crystal Light, or drink it with de-caffeinated tea. (Caffeine and alcohol are natural diuretics and can make you lose the water you've been trying to keep!)
-Drink from your favorite wine glass or prettiest glasses (that way it'll become a fun ritual)
-When it's cold outside, drink warm water! You can put lemon in it to soothe your throat as well.
-Have a water bottle in your hand and drink it often! It will soon become second nature to you. Just as food or smoking to some people have become a social comfort, your water can too. (Plus, it's much healthier)
Don't be afraid of becoming bloated with water. Within the first few days it'll be normal, after that you should start to notice your body will adjust. When your body doesn't get enough water, it holds onto it. When you start drinking enough every day, your body will know to get rid of it.
How do you know when you aren't getting enough water?
-Tired or sluggish
-Dry skin
-Dark urine or constipation
-Dry mouth
How can water help your beauty?
-If you have dry skin, drinking a lot of water can help your body from having overactive oil glands. Meaning your body will cut down on producing oil and it'll help your from breaking out with acne.
-Your skin will become more hydrated, less dry
-You can cut back on your caloric intake by drinking more water, resulting in losing weight
-Water helps your hair stay silky and shiny
-When your skin is too dry, it's elasticity is at risk. By not having supple skin, you can produce wrinkles at a faster rate. This is why moisturizers with SPF are very important as well
Cheer's to one of life's simple pleasures!
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- Bottled Water While Travelling (tinychoices.com)


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SAP is an open access publisher of journals covering a wide range of academic disciplines.
International Journal of Finance and Accounting is a refereed Journal dedicated to publish empirical research that tests, extends, or builds Finance and Accounting theory and contributes to practice. The journal publishes high quality research papers in accounting, finance and their interface. All empirical methods – including, but not limited to, qualitative, quantitative, laboratory, and combination methods – are welcome.
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Quality Management, Strategic Management, Management Accounting


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Autosport International will showcase the very best of high-performance engineering under one roof at Birmingham's NEC on 10-13 January. Traditionally focused on motorsport and Europe's largest dedicated motorsport trade show, recent years have seen an increased interest from crossover industries, such as aerospace, defence, marine and medical. Including two days solely for trade, Autosport Engineering, companies will showcase their latest innovations, while the show also offers the scope to initiate the transfer of technology and knowledge between other engineering arenas.
Since it was first held in 1991, the show has occupied a key place on the calendar for the British motorsport industry, which generates sales in excess of £6 billion annually. Including eight of the 12 teams participating in the FIA Formula One World Championship, the industry is based around Motorsport Valley in the centre of the UK, which alone hosts 3,500 companies and 40,000 employees. As the community's major networking opportunity, 28,500 trade guests attended Autosport International in 2012, with over £800 million in business generated.
Autosport International runs from 10-13 January 2013, with the opening two days dedicated to trade visitors. Adult tickets are available from £26, with discounts for group bookings. To register call +44 (0)845 218 6012, or visit www.autosportinternational.com.


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On the 9th of November in Rome, our SuPorts partner CITTALIA - the research institute of the Italian municipalities association - has organized a seminar in the framework of the SuPorts project and included in the official calendar of the Open Days 2012 local events promoted by the European Commission and by the Committee of the Regions.
The event aimed at providing European cities, port authorities, experts and interested citizens with an opportunity to discuss the theme of innovation and eco-sustainability of local ports starting from the experiences/practices developed and exchanged during recent EU territorial cooperation/interregional projects such as SuPorts. In particular, the seminar aimed at stimulating an open debate in the perspective of developing or strengthening a strategic urban vision connected with the environmental enhancement of cities characterized by the presence of local ports and changing coastlines. The theme of sustainable management of European local ports has been discussed on the foreground of the European regulatory framework and the discussion ranged from the impact of the territorial (interregional) cooperation on the sustainability of port cities to the national and European policies and frameworks. The event targetted at elected local politicians, officers and practitioners from local authorities, port authorities, experts, universities and the scientific community, and project partners from across Europe.
The presentation of the seminar will be available soon on the website.
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Keeping your kitchen clean may be one of your top most priorities. One great way to do that is using a kitchen chimney. However in case you are using a chimney you need to ensure that it functions properly. The following are some important tips for kitchen chimney maintenance:
- What if you are using a baffle or Mesh Filters?
It is noted that many Indian households make use of a baffle or mesh filter for their kitchen chimneys. If that is the case with you too then you need to know that the same should be cleaned every 2-3 weeks for maximum life. These Baffle filters you can yourself clean with a mild detergent and warm water to get rid of the greasy residue. You could do the cleaning maybe once in 8 to 10 days.
- Make your cleaning more effective
It is seen that at times, mild detergent and hot water is not enough to clean baffle filters. In such instances, you can make use of sodium hydroxide or caustic soda to clean the baffle filters. However, you need to be very careful while doing so. These are very corrosive and thus you need to be more careful. However, these are very effective for cleaning in case there are more stubborn stains and cleaning which might be required at the time.
- About Kitchen Chimneys using Charcoal filters
In case you have a kitchen chimney which is having a charcoal filter in such cases you must take note that these cannot be cleaned and must be replaced after every 4 to 5 months. So make sure that they are replaced so that your kitchen chimney can function normally.
- Duct Tape Chimneys
In case you have a kitchen chimney which is a Duct tape chimney, the same needs to be cleaned with soap scrub. This is to be done ideally once a month, as they are much easier to maintain than baffle filters or mesh filters.
You can use the above mentioned steps only if you are an expert about the chimneys. If you are not then you should give a call to a reputed chimney repairing & maintenance expert in Kolkata for a better & safe cleaning process.


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Good words to have in front of me today as I mourn along with the entire nation the horrific tragedy of Sandy Hook School! My thoughts and prayers are with those families and I can't imagine the pain that they must be undergoing at this time. And while I won't dwell on it too much because it's in the media – I do have a couple of hopefully comforting thoughts to share with you.
I've heard in the media that many people are saying "Why would a loving God permit such things to happen and not do anything about it?" Which is really quite reasonable to think since we see violence so prevelent in our society. And with that I've dug out my Bible and done alot of meditating on things I've always been taught from it.
If you aren't a spiritual person, maybe these thoughts will give you something to think about. It's not my intent to offend, but to offer a moment of comfort. No matter what though, it still hurts, however there is hope beyond the hurt.
So many people say they are Angels up in heaven. It's a nice peaceful thought, isn't it? Comforting to know they are not suffering and nothing bad is going to happen to them again. Not so comforting for the parents of those children. If God needed more angels in heaven, wouldn't it be reasonable that he would just create some more? Is it reasonable to think that God would cause pain to all those families, just to have a few more people in heaven? My knowledge of the Bible has given me some comforting answers.
Did God cause this? No – Consider James 1:13&14 which says that God can not test anyone by means of evil. Or Job 34:10 which says "Far be it for the true God to act wickedly…" So if God didn't, who is responsible? Whose influence controls the world in general today? I think we would all agree that this terrible act were nothing more than satanic, hideous, wicked and beyond our sense of sane reasoning. And that describes the ruler of this world – Satan – 1 John 4:18 gives the answer – that the influence of this world is Satan. In his hatred for God, he influences the world and causes things like this and then puts the blame on God.
We do have hope though, and for me it's comforting that I can place the blame on who it ultimately should fall on – Satan. I've seen so many updates on my facebook, that talk about this influence which is all around us. It's glamourized on TV, our kids play violent video games….and the list goes on and on. I couldn't agree more with those people.
My hope is in my two favorite scriptures Rev. 21: 3 & 4 which talks about all suffering, mourning, sickness and death will be done away with. ALL the former things of this life we see will be done away with to live as Jesus said in his prayer at Matthew 5:5 quoting Psalms 37:10, 11& 29 Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
I know that these words don't take the pain or the sting of what happened away, but as time passes, it does give us hope to always do what is right, be peaceable and never give up.
Thanks for listening. I hope this has provided a little comfort. I wish everyone a peaceful day and lots of love going out to the affected families! I welcome your comments!


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London's High Court of Justice has ruled against popular online forum site Newzbin in a lawsuit filed by top Hollywood studios including Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Universal and Disney, holding it liable for the copyright infringement done by its members when they used it for downloading movies and music.
The ruling is being hailed as a new precedent for helping music and film companies in defending the copyright of their properties. Judge Justice Kitchin found that Newzbin allowed its members to keep on downloading copyright infringing material even after being warned about it.
However, Newzbin argued that it was not responsible for the activities of its members and claimed that all it did was to let users create forums so that they could share information and knowledge, somewhat similar to what Google does.
Legal representatives of the Hollywood studios said that the ruling made by the London court will call for ISPs to monitor their online traffic and aid creative arts companies in protecting their copyrighted material on the internet.
Commenting on the ruling, Simon Baggs, partner at the law firm which represented the Hollywood studios, said in a statement that "I don't think ISPs need to be proactive [in policing content on their networks] but the judgment supports the view that ISPs can be required to block websites."
Our Comments
Good Precedent? This one could be a rather dangerous one which could put ISPs under a lot of pressure as they have to dedicate both financial and human resources to policing an ever growing amount of online traffic.
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Newzbin site loses legal battle with film companies
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No more dittos! No more patterns! No more cut out art!
In this workshop Lisa will defend a very strong process oriented art position. After a discussion about what "process not product" really means, and a quick power point illustrating why early childhood classrooms need LOTS and LOTS of paper, participants will have time to create with various media in order to reinforce the importance of open-ended creative experiences instead of "cookie-cutter" projects.


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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Fiction to Inspire: An Undone Fairy Tale
An Undone Fairy Tale, written by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Whitney Martin, is a hilarious romp that engages the reader with every turn of the page. Although the story contains the traditional princess in trouble, gallant knight, and evil, imprisoning king, the star of our story is the illustrator, Ned.
Ned is trying his best to complete the story illustrations, but he keeps falling behind. When we ignore his pleas to slow down, he is forced to resort to the silliest substitutions imaginable. No time to draw horses? Then they'll ride fish.
In addition to sheer laugh-out-loud fun, An Undone Fairy Tale makes the artist in us want to jump right in. What would we substitute for horses? How would we deal with Sir Wilbur's armor problem?
This is a picture book, recommended for grades 1-3; however, I'd recommend it to anyone who loves art. And laughter.
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A variant of a famous quote by George Santayana states "You can't know where you're going until you know where you've been." This idea is a fundamental principal when doing a Business Process Redesign initiative.
Before embarking on an organizational improvement project you must not only understand your current state, but should take it a step further by documenting your current state understanding.
Documenting the current state will increase the odds of success by helping communicate issues and provide a concrete baseline to measure strategic improvements. To successfully reengineer a business process there is a lot of work that must be completed before the actual process is modified.
- First, the problem must be defined to set the course for the optimal solution.
- Once the problem is understood, the current state must be assessed taking into account the three key business components - people, process, and tools.
- After establishing a baseline, comparing the current state to peers will help benchmark your position, and may provide insight to revolutionary improvements.
- This holistic approach at analyzing the current state will help ensure all variables of the business are taken into account minimizing the likelihood of failure.
- When the problem and current business environment are understood, outlining the goals and scope of the initiative, ensuring the project's ambitions align with the corporate vision, will provide the initial boundaries for the project.
- Once the project is scoped, an execution plan should be constructed to estimate the timeline and it's relation with cost and the extent of the initiative.
- After the scope and execution plan are completed, the work should be sequenced according to the business vision, culminating in a strategic roadmap.
Still, a successful outcome is not guaranteed.
If management support is not strong, or the project is mismanaged, the likelihood of success is severely diminished.
Similarly, if the redesign is thrust upon staff or their management without their support, gaining adoption will not only be difficult - it may cause failure. Furthermore, if the solution does not adequately fulfill the business requirements or the technology does not integrate or strategically align with the current enterprise architecture, a win is unlikely.
A successful BPR project must have a strong champion, strong management team, a thorough current state assessment and strict adherence to a redesign methodology, all while being cognizant of potential pitfalls. Keep in mind, to improve operations you need to thoroughly understand the 'business as usual' environment. To gain consensus on business as unusual, processes need to be documented and reviewed.
The Master Map
The best medium to document business processes when analyzing them for a redesign is to use business process maps.
Business process maps are graphical, step by step depictions of an end to end process expressing the work flow, routing rules, and tasks involved. Often these are completed through interviews with process associates or through process shadowing.
To go a step further, conducting a time and motion study captures the process, the time to complete a task and the 'at rest' time of the process end to end. Important to keep in mind:
- Once the maps are created they should be reviewed with process owners and actors to ensure consensus.
- When creating process maps it is good practice to create a high level master map that shows the entire business process end to end to put individual functions in perspective to the overall operation to help actors understand where they fit in 'the big picture' of the process.
- Creating a master map will also help drive out any dependencies and interdepartmental relationships that will need to be considered during any improvement initiative.
- The master map should be detailed enough to understand the processes and their relationships, but simple enough that the entire business can be understood.
- After the master map is created, the core processes should then be elaborated. Because this step is pre-work to help decide where to start the redesign effort it is important that a minimum set of data is captured about each process and sub-process.
Business Process Management
A process improvement initiative is generally time sensitive, so over engineering the current state discovery and trying to capture every nuance and insignificant detail can stall the project. Instead, focus on making sure activities are captured in the proper sequence, and the actors who perform them, the time and effort associated with the process or task.
Additional details like pain points, functional technology gaps, workarounds, and other relevant attributes should also be captured, without going overboard. This will provide the basis for identifying and prioritizing areas of high impact.
To avoid failure, support at all levels from executives to line managers is required, but ultimately success will be dictated by the employees. A strong change management plan will help engage and motivate your employees, and robust communication updating the company of the project's wins will go a long way to promote the awareness and drive required for a successful reengineering effort.