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Today is the first day of the rest of your (storm-tossed, wind-swept, blacked-out, hot, humid) life. Which is to say, June 1 is the official start of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. According to most forecasts—at least 26 groups issue them, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Colorado State University—it's going to be pretty average. Maybe a dozen named storms, plus or minus, with half of them turning into hurricanes, and half of those getting major.
But when it comes to hurricanes, "average" does not mean "meh." Not anymore. Thanks to human-caused climate change, the storms that come will be more severe, and rising sea levels will make their effects worse by rising sea levels. Last year, 2017, was the worst Atlantic season on record, and the costliest. And it has lessons to teach.
Here's how bad 2017 was: 17 named storms, 10 hurricanes, six with wind speeds greater than 110 mph. Harvey dumped 33 trillion gallons of water and nearly drowned Houston, damaging 100,000 homes and becoming either the most expensive or second-most expensive US disaster ever. Irma's winds topped 180 miles per hour for more than 37 hours and, as one researcher wrote, rendered the island of Barbuda uninhabitable. Maria essentially deactivated civilization on Puerto Rico and nearby islands, and caused the deaths of at least 4,635 people—a national failure of readiness and aid that killed more US citizens than the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina, or the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
The calamity on Puerto Rico, which included the near-total destruction of the island's power grid, exposed the vulnerabilities of the small island developing states of the Atlantic. In an interview before the release of the updated death toll, Puerto Rico's governor Ricardo Rosselló said his territory was getting ready for next time. "We're taking additional precautions for the energy grid. On the housing side, some houses still need to be rebuilt. We are making sure we have shelters ready and available," Rosselló said. "On the response side, we have a vast array of distribution sites, and we're going to have some simulations or practice rounds."
It's admirable, but Puerto Rico still has thousands of people without power and houses with blue tarps for roofs. Puerto Rico's aging power grid, with old, carbon-spewing generators tenuously connected to population centers via cables running through rough, hard-to-access mountains, wasn't reliable even before Maria. The hurricanes of 2017 exposed that vulnerability on islands throughout the Caribbean. While there's wide agreement that solar microgrids would be a better option for Puerto Rico than rickety diesel generators, by law the Federal Emergency Management Agency rebuilds infrastructure back to existing code; it can't replace electric power lines with neighborhood solar. "We are building back the infrastructure in a way that meets code," says Daniel Kaniewski, FEMA's deputy administrator for resilience. "Even if there isn't a code on the island, we are going to build it back to an agreed-upon building code. That alone ,I assure you, will build back the infrastructure better than it was before." Kaniewski says some of the damaged system was so old, he didn't even think parts for it still existed.
And while prepositioning emergency materials is standard in disaster logistics, it's tough to pull off for islands, say disaster experts. "They tried to do that before, too, but it was hard to get to the stuff," says James Kossin, a hurricane expert at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information. "The small island developing states, they're very vulnerable and they're going to continue to be vulnerable."
As Kossin co-wrote in a paper earlier this year, the Caribbean islands overlap with the Atlantic hurricanes' main development region, where warmer water and low shear are normal. It's a chain of islands with low elevations prone to floods or steep mountains prone to landslides. They're remote and disconnected, many with limited economic resources and aging or nonexistent infrastructure. And they're all in the Atlantic's hurricane nursery.
Yet you don't have to be surrounded by water to get the worst of hurricanes. A warmer climate means an atmosphere that can hold more moisture … until it all precipitates back out, as it did over Houston. Harvey showed that water can be as much a hazard as wind in a hurricane, but buildings aren't necessarily prepared. "What we've learned over the past 15, 20 years, since I've been involved in the reinsurance industry as a meteorologist, is that we as a nation do not build our structures to withstand most of the weather we see today, let alone what we might see in a future changing climate," says Mark Bove, senior research meteorologist for Munich Reinsurance America.
Bove says about two-thirds of the losses due to Hurricane Harvey were because people didn't have flood insurance. No one thinks they need it, and basically everyone now does. "We did see an uptick in the take-up rates in Texas for the National Flood Insurance Program [after Hurricane Ike in 2012], but five years later it had gone down to pre-Ike levels," Bove says.
Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is working to get away from the idea of 100-year floodplains and insurance tied only to mortgages in those areas. "Any home can flood," says Kaniewski.1 "There is no bright line between these floodplains."
That kind of widespread inland flooding isn't a result of hurricanes alone. The real problem is where people build. Construction—laying down impermeable surfaces like concrete where there was once dirt or wetland—makes floods worse. Rising sea levels make storm surges worse and keep storm drains from being able move water off of land. Insurers and re-insurers are only now starting to include all that in their risk models. "We have events like Maria in our tools," Bove says, "but most of these tools do not include inland flooding yet. That's coming online this year and next, as we speak."
According to everything hurricane researchers are learning, if 2017 was an anomaly, it was the kind of anomaly people should get used to. A warmer planet means a warmer ocean, and heat in oceans is sort of the fuel tank for a hurricane. In 2017 that warm water extended to greater depths than usual, so when a storm churned up the water, it exposed more of that fuel instead of colder stuff. And vertical wind shear was low, which means hurricanes could get stronger. All this is well within the parameters for hurricanes without the added boost of climate change, but as the MIT climatologist Kerry Emanuel predicted three decades ago, a warmer planet increases hurricanes' "potential intensity," a sort of speed limit.
This is the planet now. Of the seven major storm regions on Earth, five had their strongest storms on record since 2013. And any of them, or any other storm, could be worse depending on if or where it comes ashore. "Irma, we had a chance of having a $500 billion disaster, had it taken the eastern track along the Florida coastline," says Shane Hubbard, a disaster researcher at the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. "Generally we plan for the 1-percent annual chance flood, and in Houston we had an event that was so far from that, how do we plan and prepare? Should we? Did they just flip a coin and win a $500 billion jackpot?"
It's not impossible to learn these kind of lessons. After Hurricane Andrew's winds devastated Florida in 1992, the state instituted stringent rules about building strength and windows. Katrina and Rita inspired similar changes. And they worked "Post 2004 and 2005, we noticed a marked improvement in structures' performance build under the new building code," Bove says. "With Irma, what we saw is that all the buildings built in large part post-Andrew fared really well, and this is truly a great success story."
People did it for wind. They can do it for water, post-Harvey—building higher, and building differently, in different places. A more organized response to islands like Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives; rebuilding the infrastructure there to use more solar could, too. Some of the lessons of 2017 are matters of luck. But some are matters of money, policy, and will.
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Shotokan karate is a martial art that has spanned over hundreds of years and is practiced worldwide. We focus on self-defence and competition karate alongside more traditional styles. With a 4th Dan head instructor we offer high quality and very low cost training that is unparalleled across the area. All styles of martial art are welcomed, alongside complete beginners. UEA Shotokan Karate is run by a volunteer committee of 7 members, alongside 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
We encourage anybody who is interested in joining us to attend a FREE "give-it-a-go" sessison at the start of the year. This years sessions are:
These sessions are designed to allow you to meet other members and decide if karate is for you.
Training fees for regular sessions are covered in the membership price.
Training sessions take place twice a week:
All sessions take place in the Kiff Mattheson suite at the Sportspark. Throughout the year we will also be hosting guest instructors from outside clubs. Details of these events willl be available on the facebook page.
We encourage you to check the facebook page before attending each session as some events may impact training times. All information regarding timetable changes will be provided this way.
All members must purchase a martial arts license when training with UEA Karate. This is a uniform measure across any reputable martial arts club nationwide. A martial arts license protects you in the event of you incurring an injury or to you causing one in self defence outside of a dojo. Licenses from previous clubs that are still in date are accepted. If you are a new member the price for a years licence through KUGB is £27, you can apply for a licence by clicking here.
Licenses will be checked after the first month of training, past this time any members without licenses will be turned away as a matter of health and safety. Please make sure you have one!
UEA Karate competes at the British Universities and Colleges Sport every year in February. Last year we received 2 medals and each year we aim to add at least one more! Travel to Sheffield (the Karate venue) and accomodation are covered by the union and club budgets so have no personal cost to members. All members are encouraged to attend however competition spaces are limited so where positions are over-subscribed members will have to compete to get the spot. The exception to this is Team kata due to the amount of preparation needed to form a solid team, usually kata teams have prepared starting the year before so to compete any given year you should be aiming to be training for at least a year beforehand to take the club spot.
If you have any questions about any of the information posted here, or anything that has not been covered, please contact us on the e-mails listed below. Usually it is best to e-mail personal e-mail accounts rather than the club account as they are more regularly monitored. If you do not here from us within 48 hours please post on our facebook page also linked below and a committee member will handle your query as quickly as possible.
President, Secretary and Social Sec: - Daniel Simpson - email@example.com
Treasurer: Harrison Bullett - firstname.lastname@example.com
Club e-mail - email@example.com - Please use the above e-mails for a faster response time!
Facebook page: UEA Karate
Thanks for visiting the page, we hope to see you in one of our sessions soon!


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On the Fourth of July, the United States will celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. All over the country, more than 14,000 fireworks displays will spectacularly demonstrate how we feel!
In Roswell, you can join the party at Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road. The fun begins at 5:30 with giant inflatables, carnival games, food trucks, face painting and other fun activities. At 6:00 pm, the music begins … first Last Call Band, then at 7:30, Banks and Shane. Free admission.
Fireworks at dark!
(Here is a guide to other fireworks displays around Georgia.)
We at The Lund Group wish for all our readers a fun, relaxing and safe holiday this coming Saturday!


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A one day event that provides young Manitobans the opportunity to showcase their talents in an Olympic-style, province wide contest held at Red River College. Students compete in over 40 different hands on contests at the secondary and post-secondary/apprentice level that are designed and judged by industry professionals and educators.
April 12, 2018 @ Red River College.
Competition Early Bird Registration – February 16, 2018 Deadline to Register – March 2, 2018
Interactive School Tours
Red River College will host morning interactive school tours of the contest sites and the College's facilities on April 12, 2018. Tours will include knowledge challenges and hands on activities that will encourage learning about trades and technology careers. You'll get a birds eye view of the competition and what goes into it.
To book a group tour please call Ainslee DeVos at the Skills Manitoba office @ 204-927-0250 or by e-mail at email@example.com. You can also register on-line at http://blogs.rrc.ca/student/tours/skills-manitoba/
Please book early as tour numbers are limited. **Please note: Tours are available at the Notre Dame Campus only.


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It's really exciting that The Environment: A True Story has made its basic funding target on Kickstarter and the project will definitely be going forward. If you've contributed, let me repeat how grateful I am. It's because of you that I'm able to proceed. And I do appreciate how many other worthy demands there are on your resources. If you haven't contributed, let me remind you that anyone who puts in any sum, even just $1 dollar, will be listed in the credits unless they request anonymity. Given the unpleasant rhetoric that accompanies the misleading science of the climate alarmists, it makes a difference to have people stand up against the sneering and be counted on the side of clarity and decency.
Look, if you're in a position to make a substantial contribution I'm keen to have it. We do have a stretch target and all sorts of things we'd like to include in the project if we can fit them into the budget. But regardless, if you want to take a stand, put in a dollar, or two, or ten between now and Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT and I'll be proud to add your name to the nearly 500 people already on the list of backers.


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While it is a national trend for more students to be inclined towards English, it is incorrect to say that most Special Assistance Plan (SAP) students do not have any strong interest in Chinese ("SAP school system outdated today" by Huang Yihua; Feb 17).
Some SAP schools offer the Bicultural Studies programme to students to enable them to have a deeper understanding of the Chinese language and culture, as well as developments in China.
And those who take Higher Mother Tongue can go on to take China Studies in Chinese at the A levels.
This shows that there are students who truly enjoy the Chinese language.
Having taken Higher Chinese last year, I believe most students do not aim just for a D7 grade, which is the minimum for university admission.
Most of my classmates aimed for at least a B4.
I have not heard of any case of Higher Chinese students behaving in a superior manner over non-Higher Chinese students.
We also should not be worried about SAP students interacting with only other Chinese students.
Singapore is a multiracial society.
Everywhere we go, we meet people of different races, and have ample opportunity to interact with them.
The SAP scheme has benefited students, so it should not be abolished.
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text: Date: Friday's from October 13th to November 3rd Time: 7 - 9.30 pm Place: Inner Movement Centre, 32 Lower Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe Through Authentic Movement, in the dialogue between the Mover and the Witness, we reside in the active stillness of the body, listening to sensations, feelings, thoughts, emotions. Here lies is the potential to bring one to a place of vulnerability and truth. The Mover emboldens the Inner Witness from a mindful, aware, sensory, embodied, place. Allowing the … [Read more...]


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I love reading and I love stories, and as most people say, nothing can ever quite match the feeling of holding a book in your hands, feeling its weight, hearing the crinkle of a turning page (bonus points if the book has beautiful pictures or something else that enhances the reading experience even more). However, they can be a bit…unwieldy, and never more so than when you're going on holiday. I suppose they're a bit hard to store if you have so many books and not enough spare shelves or corners. With this in mind, kindles (and other e-readers, although I've only ever owned and used a kindle) are also awesome. I'm taking a kindle with me to Paris this week, and in preparation I bought some new books (because I didn't have enough or anything…) – sticking to a theme, I bought the Carnegie Prize 2016 shortlist. The entire shortlist. Let's all say a quiet prayer for my poor bank account, eh?
There are 8 books on the shortlist, and they cover various different themes. I'm aiming to have read them all by the time the winner is announced on the 20th June. Here's a brief description of all 8 titles – the link to the Carnegie Shortlist 2016 web page is here.
One by Sarah Crossan – this book follows conjoined twins, Grace and Tippi, as they leave the world of home schooling and enter the "real" world of other teenagers. It's written in verse and it's actually the book I'm most excited to read from the list. It's an unusual concept and I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens. It's probably going to be the one that I read first.
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge – this one is about a girl, Faith, whose father died tragically in "mysterious circumstances". The grieving girl finds a tree that only grows and bears fruit when you tell it of a lie you've told. If you eat its fruit, it will reveal a truth to you. Faith, desperate to discover what really happened to her father, begins telling lies left right and centre in a bid to get the tree to reveal the truth of his death. It's described as a "darkly Gothic Victorian mystery" which really excites me. This could be a great book and I'm excited to read it.
There Will Be Lies by Nick Lake – a psychological thriller about a deaf girl who gets hit by a car and is subsequently spirited away by her mother. It switches between reality and a dream world to paint a picture of the girl's life as she tries to figure out what's going on and the lies her mother has been telling her. This is a unique concept, different to anything I've read before, and should make for an interesting read. I'm eager to read this one, and so it might be the second one I read from the list (maybe even the first depending on how I feel on the train).
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness – a Ness option is always going to be good, and this seems to be no exception. An end-of-the-world novel with a twist, it follows an ordinary boy trying to do ordinary things in an extraordinary world. I haven't read much apocalyptic fiction so this will be a nice change. It sounds quite light and funny too, just the thing to read to relax in summer.
Five Children on the Western Front by Kate Saunders – this is a "sequel" to the classic Five Children and It, and follows the original children as they're grown and off on new adventures. As war looms on the horizon, Psammead returns to pull them back into a fantastical adventure. It's been a long time since I read Five Children, but this sequel from Saunders looks set to recreate the magic of the original classic.
The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick – this one is a collection of four short stories (all written in different styles) centring on a spiral that touches on the lives of all the characters. I get a 'Cloud Atlas' vibe from the description of this book (although far less complex), which grabs my interest and makes me quite eager to read this book.
Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley – it is 1959 and Sarah, our main character, is one of the first black students to attend Jefferson High. She meets Linda, and their differences are obvious. This book blends issues of race and sexuality in 1950/60s America, a time which I find extremely interesting. This book looks brilliant and it too is extremely high on my "read it now" list. I can't wait to explore Sarah and Linda's growing relationship and the trials and perils it faces.
Fire Colour One by Jenny Valentine – this realistic fiction takes us on the journey of Iris as she discovers secrets that her estranged, dying father is determined to reveal, and copes with her mother's…eccentricities. This book seems funny and poignant in equal measure, and will surely be a good read.
Fun Stats:
Amount of books involving lies in the title: 3
Amount of books written by women: 5 (go women!)
Prettiest cover: The Ghosts of Heaven (just look at those spiral stairs) and Lies We Tell Ourselves (the quote makes me squee)
And that's all of them! Now, I realise that the Carnegie Prize is for children's books (and I'm 20, shhh), but I firmly believe that a good children's/YA book should also interest at least some adults. Therefore, it doesn't really matter to me what the "recommended age" of a book is; if it has an interesting concept then I'm down for it. Besides, aren't we all children at heart? Reaching adulthood is boring enough without limiting ourselves in fiction! I'll be posting reviews of all these books on my blog, along with my opinion on which book should win the prize (as well as the actual winner of course). Have you read any of these books? What did you think? Which one do you think I should tackle first?


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For Audiences
Friday, September 7, 2018 - Friday, February 22, 2019
Klein™/Barre: Klein Technique™ as related to dance
Company: Movement Research
Venue: MR@Gibney 280 Broadway
Location: New York, NY
Klein™/Barre: Klein Technique™ as related to dance
September 7 2018 - February 22 2019
FRI 10am-12pm
MR@Gibney 280 Broadway
Our time in this class will be devoted to the application of the essential principles of Klein Technique™ as it relates to dance. The class facilitates fuller use of the ball and socket joints and their figure 8's. We work with a barre using simple phrases for clear use of legs, trunk, and shoulder girdle/arms, connecting us to the earth, giving us the floor as we reach into space.
Barbara Mahler is a long-standing and active member of the New York City dance community as a choreographer, performer, a movement educator and body worker. Teaching for above 30 years, she is a major contributor in the development and outreach of Klein Technique. Barbara was co- director of the Susan Klein School of Dance 1982-2003. She received a BA from Hunter College under the Tutelage of Dorothy Vislocky, and an MFA in dance and choreography from UWM/Milwaukee 2007. Barbara has been an ongoing faculty member with Movement Research since 2005, and a 2001 and 2006 Movement Research Artist-in-Residence. Her most recent invitations to teach and perform have been In Asia, with HORSE dance company and dance community, (2016,17,18 ), Santiago, Chile; Israel-Yasmeen Godder; Berlin (2009-2016,18) ; Ireland; Tanzquartier Austria; IDA, London; Iceland (2018). Barbara is involved in a new annual somatic series in Santiago, Chile organized by Marcela Ortiz de Zárate (2016,17,18). She teaches at various studios, colleges and festivals in the greater NY area, across the US and abroad. As a choreographer, she works with subtle and intricate movement, time and architecture. Her choreography is consistent with her teaching vision and work. It explores the endless possibilities that the body can reveal - spare and articulate, compositional, and evocative. Although mainly a solo artist, she also creates small and intimate dances. She is also a Zero Balancing senior faculty member and practitioner. Check out the article in Dance Teacher Magazine, February 2018.
Movement Research
280 Broadway (Enter at 53A Chambers Street)
New York, NY, 10007
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Chelsea links a compliment to Wilson, says Howe
Being linked with a move to Chelsea is a "huge compliment" to Callum Wilson, says Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.
With Alvaro Morata struggling for form and Olivier Giroud injured, Chelsea have confirmed their interest in the England international.
Gonzalo Higuain has also been linked with a reunion with his former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri, but the Blues are reportedly willing to pay up to £50 million ($64m) for Wilson.
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Bournemouth have signed Dominic Solanke from Liverpool to add to their forward options this month, yet Howe is still determined to hold on to Wilson.
"I think it is a huge compliment to the player involved," Howe told Sky Sports.
"But with all the rumours, there is no point in me thinking about these different situations until we have something to answer.
"From our perspective, we don't want to sell anybody this window that we don't want to.
"We want to continue to take the club forward and the team forward, and to do that, we've got to keep our best player."
Wilson has scored nine Premier League goals this season, with Tottenham's Harry Kane the only English player with more.


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Live & work at this one of a kind custom Newhall home nestled under several mature oak trees on almost 1.5 acres of beautiful California Native landscaped grounds with a functioning recording studio. Conveniently located in town with a surprising hilltop retreat setting. Up the driveway you are greeted by rolling green hills & a large outdoor patio area. Immediately entering the home you are welcomed by gorgeous open beam ceilings & drawn to several light, bright & open living spaces that feature a Scandinavian color scheme with a hint of mid century modern design elements throughout. The remodeled kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, newer cabinetry & expansive windows which overlook the property & will make you feel like you have moved into a luxurious tree house. The oversized living room features a custom stone fireplace, large picture windows that overlook the grounds & two additional areas that could be used as outdoor entertaining spaces. Spacious master bedroom with vaulted wood beam ceilings has a private attached remodeled bathroom with modern touches. Both bathrooms have been tastefully remodeled. There is no need to commute to work for attached to the home is a recording studio which is a perfect space to let your cre
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Garber High (GHS) Class of 1974 Alumni List
Help us Update the Garber High 1974 Class List by adding any names missing from the list below:
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1974 Class List
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- Jean Desjardins
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- William Gust
- William Lindsey
- Bruce Majeske
- Rick Mc Shane
- Peter Minns
- Melanie Rivard
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Blazing Saddles was the top movie in theaters in 1974, with a lifetime gross of over $119,500,000. Among TV shows in 1974, All in the Family was the most popular of the year.
Hit Songs From 1974
(You're) Having My BabyPaul Anka
Let Me Be ThereOlivia Newton-John
I LoveTom T. Hall
Beach BabyFirst Class
Hollywood SwingingKool and The Gang
Help MeJoni Mitchell
The Most Beautiful GirlCharlie Rich
Band On The RunPaul McCartney and Wings
Feel Like Makin' LoveRoberta Flack
Put Your Hands TogetherO'Jays
Hit Movies From 1974
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The Garber High class of '74 alumni are listed below. These are former students from Garber HS in Essexville, MI who graduated in 1974. Alumni listings below have either been searched for or they registered as members of this directory.
You can share memories of those activities that you were involved with at Garber HS and you can view other alumni and read what other former students have posted about the time they spent at Garber.


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LocationHayden, ID
10789 N. Hwy 95
Hayden, ID 83835
New 2019 Pacific Coachworks Sandsport 25EXBEDROOM SLIDE OUT ON THIS COOL TOYHAULER!
Pacific Coachworks Sandsport toy hauler 25EX highlights:
- Single Slide
- Up to 13' Cargo Space
- Private Bedroom
- Rear Electric Bed
- Two Sofas/Tables
Been searching for a travel trailer that has a cargo area, plus sleeping space for your family of six? This Sandsport 25EX might just be the one! Once your toys are removed from the cargo area, you will have a combined living and kitchen area to enjoy when you aren't outdoors riding your toys or relaxing outside under the power awning. Just imagine your youngest eating a snack before heading out on the dirt bike, your oldest is done for the day, and your spouse is getting cleaned up for the evening. The front bedroom includes a single slide providing more floor space and a walk-around queen bed. If you convince everyone to stay up late, you can play games at the sofas and tables before setting up for bedtime. The tables even include cupholders!
Each Sandsport toy hauler travel trailer is built with aluminum framed fiberglass siding, and a front diamond plate rockguard for exterior protection moving down the highway. Inside the cargo area, you will appreciate the flush floor tie-downs and the Toy Lock security lock that holds your toys in place, and the blackout window covers. The upgraded appliances and flooring, plus bedding accommodations will make any trip enjoyable. Choose your favorite layout, and get moving with your off-road toys!
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|Grey Water Capacity
|40 gals
|Black Water Capacity
|40 gals
|Fuel Capacity
|20 gals
|Number Of Bunks
|Available Beds
|Refrigerator Type
|Double Door
|Cooktop Burners
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|5400 lbs
|Garage Size
|13 ft
|Water Heater Capacity
|6 gal
|Water Heater Type
|13500 btu
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Last week, we took a break from our world music exploration for Group Class Week. My students explored various pop grooves and licks as they jammed. This month, we are exploring Morocco, starting with traditional Berber music. The Berber people have been around for over 4,000 years and have lived in northern Africa before the Arab people arrived.
Traditional Berber music can be played on bagpipes and oboe; and incorporates the pentatonic scale as well as African rhythms.Traditional Berber music is still performed today by travelling musicians who go from village to village.
Check out more Berber music by clicking the image below:
(c) 2011 by Musespeak (TM) Calgary, AB, Canada. All rights reserved.


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The story of how the Komen Foundation was established never fails to inspire. In 1982, Nancy G. Brinker promised Susan G. Komen, her dying sister, that she would do everything to put an end to breast cancer. And that is how the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation came to be. Today, Komen Foundation continues its fight against breast cancer. By supporting breast cancer research and its involvement in community health outreach and campaign for the early detection and effective treatment for breast cancer, it is able to provide help to nearly 3 million breast cancer patients-turned-survivors in the United States. To fund the foundation, a number of fund-raising campaigns have been launched. One of which is the sale of mobile accessories that will benefit the foundation. This year, US Digital Media, parent company of MobileMars.com, will donate 10% from the sales of each Susan G. Komen® mobile accessory to the organization, with a minimum guarantee donation of $25,000. What could be a better way to show support for breast cancer awareness than with fashionable mobile accessories whose proceeds benefit a foundation fighting for the cause? Continue reading
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Monster Watts Qi Small Mobile Chargers
Wireless charging for mobile devices is appealing. Tangle-free and wall outlet-independent, it's a plus-plus alternative to the more standard charging options for your favorite mobile devices. For Samsung, it's a mixed bag. While the company allows wireless charging for its mobile devices, namely the Galaxy S4, the Galaxy S3, and the Galaxy Note 2, you would have to buy a wireless charging kit for them that would involve outfitting your smartphone with a new back. For those who don't want to sacrifice slim design for wireless charging capabilities or just want to control spending, the MonsterWatts Qi Wireless Charger offers the switch to wireless without breaking the bank.
Prong PocketPlug Charging Case for iPhone
With smartphones being used 24/7, they are exposed to a great risk of being damaged when accidentally dropped or when they fall off from pockets or bags. At the same time, if you use your smartphone very often, you have more chances of draining its battery really fast and before you know it, your phone has already died on you. But since you cannot have a dead smartphone (either because you dropped it accidentally or your battery ran out of charge), you need a protective case and a handy charger for it. If you think they can't come together as one, think again.
Here comes a very functional device developed by Prong. Aptly called PocketPlug, this plug-in charger case works as a protective case and a charger at the same time.
Stylish Lepow Moonstone 6000 Mobile Charger
There's no denying the fact that we have grown dependent on our mobile devices. In this age where phones go beyond simple calling and texting to perform various complex tasks such as taking gorgeous photos and entertaining you for hours with amusing games, it's no wonder that you get a rush of panic when your phone battery starts to die in a place where no power outlet is available. It's such a common occurrence for smartphone users as the demands that we place on our smartphones do take its toll by draining the battery power of a phone. Especially over time, it's not uncommon for a smartphone that's being used constantly to tread into low battery territory after a few hours. The Lepow Moonstone 6000 mobile chargers offers a solution.
QuikVolt Mobile Chargers Power Up Smartphones and Tablets
One of the consequences of an increasingly mobile world is an increasingly fast-paced lifestyle and, naturally, an increasing need to use mobile technology more frequently. It is for this reason that the experience of running out of battery power at severely inconvenient moments is an experience not unfamiliar to most of us. Fortunately, a device that's swiftly gaining popularity may be able to rid us of this experience forever.
Mobile Mars, one of the leading distributors of various mobile accessories, provides a product line of mobile chargers branded QuikVolt. Also referred to as 'power banks', mobile chargers are accessories that let you store power that you can use to charge devices like phones, tablets, or any other device that can be charged via USB. Charge the power bank at home or during your idle time, and once its capacity is full, you can bring it with you to charge your devices in locations where a power outlet may not be available.


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The idea behind these sweaters started a few years back as I was listening to "Ice Cream" by Raekwon and heard the line "Yo honey dip, summertime fine, jewelry dripping..." I was like YOOOOOOOO!! I need HoneyDip on EVERYTING! I had ordered custom door knockers and chokers from Melody Ehsani and was GEEKED! Then about a year later I was like man, I need this shit on a sweater! And from there I fell in love with two more phrases - MackDivaSenorita & SugarHoneyIcedTea.... I felt like it was important to have these sweaters made because these three phrases not only embody different aspects of myself, but for sure are identifiable with women all over. And voila! PICK YOUR POISON was created.
Shot by: Pavielle Garcia
Creative Direction: AnaVictoria Ramirez
Hair & Make Up: Giosifa
I would also like to give a special thanks to Rory Rockmore & Monte Christo <3


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Happy Friday!
Happy weekend! I don't know about you but this week has felt extra long to me. I think that might continue until after our wedding in June, as there's a lot still to do. In fact, I've set aside this weekend to do as many wedding-related tasks as possible. My goal is to be 100% ready two weeks beforehand so I can relax in the days leading up to it. Well, I am going to the Cubs vs. White Sox came on Saturday evening so that will give me a little breather but otherwise it's wedding all weekend for me. As excited as I am to get married, I can't wait to have my weekends back when it's over! :)
Here's Feel So Close by Calvin Harris to get you in the weekend mood. (I can't wait to dance to this at our reception!)


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Mortgage Refinance Look For Better Terms
Mortgage Refinance – Look for Better Terms
Many people look at nothing but interest rates when they're considering whether the time is right for a mortgage refinance .
But remember that there's more to the mortgage than the interest rates .
In many cases, the terms of the mortgage may be sufficient reason for mortgage refinance.
One of the most common term issues that prompt a mortgage refinance is the difference between a variable rate and fixed rate loan .
There is only one very basic difference between the two .
a variable rate loan is exactly what it sounds like .
The loan payments vary from month to month and the borrower pays whatever amount is designated by the current prime interest rate (a consensus among certain lenders of what interest rates should be) .
There are several negative points associated with a variable rate mortgage.
The first and most inconvenient is that you never know exactly how much your mortgage payment will be this month .
Payments may remain fairly steady, but there will always be some variation .
Depending on the terms of your loan, you may find yourself paying late fees or incredibly high interest on any portion of the payment you fail to make – even if it's an oversight because you didn't know how much the payment should have been .
Some people want the stability of fixed rates, and that's one reason to seek a mortgage refinance with a fixed rate .
One reason variable rate mortgages were so popular a few years ago is that interest rates were fluctuating wildly .
While rates remain fairly steady today, there's always the possibility that interest rates as a whole could skyrocket .
That's another reason to seek out a mortgage refinance .
If interest rates were to become unstable, you'd know that your loan was locked in to a specific rate .
Of course, locking yourself into a particular rate also means that you don't get to take advantage of the situation when interest rates overall dive .
It's up to you to decide whether it's worth the risk .
Sometimes, a borrower found themselves locked in to a variable rate mortgage because they didn't qualify for the better loan terms .
If that's your case, you may find that you qualify for better terms after paying regularly on the existing loan for a period of time .
If you've made payments on time every time and have demonstrated your ability and willingness to meet the terms of your loan, your lender may be ready to offer you better terms .
In that case, you may be able to trade in your variable rate mortgage for a fixed rate mortgage, and a mortgage refinance may be a very good option.


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MTN is seeking General Manager, Customer Operations in addition to its workforce.
Job Description
- To Lead, Guide And Direct MTNN Customer Walk-In Operation Functions Towards Delivering A Branded Customer Experience While Ensuring An Integrated And Standardized Quality Service For All Customers Across All Value Segments And MTNN Touchpoints.
- Drive Increase In Shareholder Return By Ensuring That CR's Processes Are Aligned To Achieving All Elements On The Business Score Card. (E.G. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA Margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management And Net Subscriber Additions).
- Champion/Sponsor Review Of Business Processes (Headcount, Process And Business Optimisation), To Drive Efficiency Gains To Ensure At Least 5% Reduction In Divisional Budget Year-On-Year.
- Champion Contract Negotiations To Reduce Cost And Drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy
- Assess Resource Requirements And Develop Budget For The Customer Operations Department And Regularly Monitor Resource Utilisation Ensuring They Are Allocated And Utilized In A Cost Effective And Financially Disciplined Manner And In Line With Budget Provisions.
- Identify Viable Business Opportunities And Trends With Strong Supporting Business Case Imperative To Outputs, Strategic Business And Industry-Related Research And Analysis.
- Oversee Financial Viability Of Franchise Operations.
- Serve MTNN's Customers And Provide Solutions To Improve Touchpoint Customer Experience To Market Leading Position.
- Improve MTNN's Relative Net Promoters Score.
- Develop Strategies And Champion Customer Centric Culture Across The Organization
- Develop/Reform Relationships With MTNN's Internal And External Customers To Enhance MTNN's Revenue.
- Oversee The Of Customer Segments And Ensure Implementation Of Operational Customer Experience Across Customer Touch Points.
- Leverage Customer Intelligence Insights For Decision Making.
- Drive Planned Strategy For The Successful Delivery Of MTN Group And MTNN Transformation Initiatives Focusing On Customer Centricity, Including EPIC High Volume Journeys, Digital Transformation And OmniChannel Customer Service.
- Deploy A Best In Class Operations Strategy For MTNN Walk-In Centers That Ensures Consistent Customer Experience, Partner Experience And Measurement, And Meeting Of Set Targets.
- Ensure Departmental Contribution To The Profitability Of MTNN And MTN Group Through The Establishment Of Appropriate Checks And Balances In The System And The Alignment Of All Functional Areas In The Department
- Provide Input Into MTN N Business Strategy As It Relates To Delivering A Branded Customer Experience.
- Mitigate Risks Relating To Customer Operations Management And Its Resultant Effect On The Company As A Whole.
- Define And Improve Operational Processes, Service Quality And Business Performance.
- Ensure The Satisfaction Of Customer Intentions And Overall Delivery Of Customer Requirements.
- Ensure Integration Of The Required Systems To Enhance Customer Care Delivery.
- Continuously Seek Self-Professional Development To Sharpen Skills And Capabilities In A Versatile And Evolving Digital Landscape.
- Identify, Evaluate And Track The Development Needs And Performance Of Staff Within The Department, Providing Opportunities For Staff To Build On The Company's Investment In Their Training And Improve Productivity.
- Coach And Mentor The Team To Ensure Understanding Of The Objectives And Goals Of The Department, Awareness Of All Related Job Requirements And Accountabilities And Leverage Career Development Programs For Staff.
- Facilitate And Develop (In Consultation With HR) An Employee Management System For Customer Care Operations.
- Ensure The Required Human Capabilities Are In Place And Optimised To Drive The Customer Service Strategy
- Deliver Business Value Through Partnership With MTNN's Ecosystem Partners
- Partner Effectively With MTNN's Critical High Value Customers To Enhance MTN's Corporate Brand
- Liaise With Other Departments/ Stakeholders On Issues That Affect Customer Care Delivery And Service Quality
Job Condition
- Normal MTNN Working Conditions
- May Be Required To Work Extended Hours
Experience & Training
12 Years Experience Of Which:
- 8 Years Management Experience In The Service Industry, Preferably In A Telecoms Environment
- Exposure To A Contact Center Within The Telecommunications Industry Is Critical
- Proven Experience Managing System Integration Into Service Strategies
- People & Performance Management
- Financial Planning And Budgeting
- Scenario Planning & Game Theory
- Business Continuity Planning
- Customer Relationship Management
- ICT Cutting Edge Technologies
- Crisis Management
- Innovation Management
- Service Excellence
Minimum Qualification
HND, BTech Or BSc


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ZTE promotes green technology
Telecoms infrastructure specialist works with organisations across 15 African countries
Telecoms infrastructure specialist ZTE Corporation is working with governments and enterprises across 15 African countries, including Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Niger, to deploy renewable solar energy, the company announced during GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2013.
ZTE is providing governments and businesses with the means to meet local power needs for households, communication systems and mobile power sources, bringing light and telecoms to thousands of homes and businesses throughout the African continent.
The projects involve a variety of ZTE's green energy products and solutions, including solar lighting systems, mobile solar power systems, solar power for base stations and solar power for household lighting systems. "The solar street lighting project constructed by ZTE is one of the best renewable energy projects that exists in Niger," says Oumarou Dogari Moumouni, the former mayor of Niamey, the capital of Niger.
Africa suffers from constant power shortages leaving more than 580 million people to light their homes with kerosene lamps that are harmful to their health and the environment. Africa's natural resources mean that it has a great source of renewable energy from the sun.
"ZTE's cooperation with governments and businesses throughout Africa is providing both economic and social benefits across the region. We are helping African countries maximise the power of their local resources and use renewable energy in a number of innovative ways," says Wang Yiwen, ZTE CTO of Government and Enterprise business in the Middle East and Africa region.


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Daidomon @ Great Eastern Mall, Ampang
Posted by Taufulou | Labels: buffett, Daidomon, japanese food, kl food | Posted On Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM
In the main entrance, I thought I went into the wrong shop, as inside the main area, it was decorated something like a crystal shop. Have to walked in this big hall area which I assume is their feng shui of the shop.
It was during lunch time and was like around 11.45am. Then we were ask which kind of buffet we want. The RM19.90 / RM36.90. We asked what is the difference, which is the cheaper 1 is eat the food on the tray which is all on the main area. We are not allow to eat the BBQ. If RM36.90 is everything, so we went to walk around and see, the BBQ seems more interesting than the 1 on the main area. So took up the package of RM36.90++
The Main Area.
After looking on what the serve on this main hall area, I have no mood to take anymore and concluded to take it simple.
Cold appetizer. After I walked a few rounds and do not know what to take and eat, I just took a few of the food which most of them doesn't looks good.
I always thought that, normally a restaurant like this would have not bad 'Mixed Tempura' , but it was a disaster, the prawn is not fresh and the amount of flour that they added in, makes if feels like the prawn is covered with Condom. No crispy, very soft. Even though we take it very fresh that was just put in by the chef.
'Fruits Area'
Food Rating 2.5/10, Bad~-Stamped-
--Warning-- This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-


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WebFOCUS Selected as Best Midmarket Software Solution by Panel of CIOs and Senior IT Executives
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - September 29, 2010) - Information Builders, the independent leader in operational business intelligence (BI) systems, today announced it has been named a winner of Midsize Enterprise Summit West's Innovation Awards. The awards are a proven springboard to increased brand awareness and product credibility in the midmarket. Chosen by the chief information officers and senior IT executives at the Summit, Information Builders' WebFOCUS, was named Best Midmarket Software Solution, beating out IBM Cognos, MicroStrategy, Qlikview, Microsoft, and Birst in its category.
The Midsize Enterprise Innovation Awards are the only awards in the channel voted on solely by the attending IT decision-makers who directly influence their customers' technology-buying decisions. After three days of boardroom presentations and one-on-one meetings, the decision-makers vote on the products and services presented at the show.
"We're thrilled to be recognized for our innovation within the midmarket sector," said Michael Corcoran, vice president and chief marketing officer Information Builders. "Our self-service BI solutions are tailored to make small-to-midsized businesses experience the same benefits as enterprises. With thousands of midsize companies around the world actively maintaining licenses, Information Builders is continuing to grow its presence in the midmarket and build solutions to help SMBs make smarter decisions."
The awards were presented at the Summit held September 19-22 at the JW Marriott Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. The Midsize Enterprise Summit brought senior IT executives from midsize businesses together with industry analysts and leading and emerging vendors. The event embraced midmarket-specific issues, trends and solutions from a horizontal and vertical industry-specific perspective. The business intensive format includes analyst-led sessions, vendor-led World Premiers, private boardroom appointments, a Solution Showcase of exhibitors, as well as networking functions.
For additional information on the Midsize Enterprise Summit, visit: http://everythingchannelevents.com
About Information Builders
Information Builders' award-winning combination of business intelligence and enterprise integration software has been providing innovative solutions to more than 12,000 customers for the past 30 years. WebFOCUS is the world's most widely utilized business intelligence platform. It provides the security, scalability, and flexibility needed at every level of global extended enterprises. Its simplicity helps create executive, analytical, and operational applications that reach dozens to millions of users. Information Builders' iWay Software suite provides state of the art, multi-purpose, pre-built integration components that address all SOA, application, data and information management requirements. Its integration adapters have been adopted by the leading software platform providers. Information Builders also offers solutions in the performance management, business activity monitoring, and enterprise search markets. The company's comprehensive enterprise product offerings give Information Builders' customers the ability to grow and innovate according to their needs.
Information Builders' customers include most of the Fortune 100 and U.S. federal government agencies. Headquartered in New York City with 90 offices worldwide, the company employs 1,450 people and has more than 350 business partners. More information is available at informationbuilders.com.
Everything Channel
Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com.
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UBM (UBM.L) focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetization of B2B communities and markets. UBM's businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities -- from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists -- with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.
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text: NFC advertisement for magazines is just the start! Acclaimed technology magazine WIRED will feature America's first NFC advertisement this month in its April issue. The advertisement was fashioned by Quad/Graphics Inc., a commercial and industrial printing company based in Wisconsin. It will be the first advertisement of its kind in the North American magazine industry, but will not likely be the last. NFC technology has been gaining momentum in the marketing industry because of its ability to engage a new generation of consumer. These consumers are seemingly inseparable from their…Read More


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Friday's series opener in Frederick postponed
Clubs to play doubleheader on September 1
By Zach Bigley / Myrtle Beach Pelicans | August 31, 2018 7:41 PM
FREDERICK, Md. (August 31, 2018) - Friday's series opener between the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Frederick Keys has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, September 1, at 6 p.m.
Myrtle Beach sends LHP Bryan Hudson (6-11, 4.96) to the mound in game one while RHP Erich Uelmen (3-3, 4.50) starts the finale. Coverage begins at 5:45 p.m. on MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/Broadcast, the MiLB First Pitch app and TuneIn.
The 2018 season is the 20th season for the Pelicans franchise and fourth as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets visit MyrtleBeachPelicans.com/tickets, call (843) 918-6000, or visit the Pelicans Box Office.
ABOUT THE PELICANS: The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and play their home games at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Since being acquired by a group led by Chuck Greenberg during the 2006 season, the Pelicans have repeatedly set team attendance records and become known as one of Minor League Baseball's most innovative and creative franchises. The team and its employees have been dedicated to making a difference in the Myrtle Beach community, specifically giving back over $2 million in donations, fundraising proceeds, in-kind services and community service since launching the Pelicans Play It Forward Community Initiative in 2013. TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark has ranked in the top eight in all of Minor League Baseball by Stadium Journey in six of the last seven seasons. The same publication also placed the Pelicans in the Top 100 Stadium Experiences and the best in the Carolina League for six of the past seven seasons. In June 2017, the Pelicans won the 2017 TripAdvisor.com Certificate of Excellence award. On the field, the team has won four Mills Cup Championships, including claims to back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000, and again in 2015 and 2016. The Pelicans have made 11 postseason appearances behind 13 half-season Southern Division championships, including the first half of the 2015 season, second half of 2016 and first half of 2017. For more information on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, please contact the Pelicans at (843) 918-6000 or email email@example.com.
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Work Design WALK and Scavenger Hunt
June 21, 2018 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM$25 – $85
Join us for our first-ever Work Design WALK and Scavenger Hunt! This event will allow you to leverage your workplace design knowledge while teaming up with colleagues and/or clients! As the hunt guides you through Downtown Washington, D.C. you'll stop at some of the top showrooms and design firms to check out their products, impress others at on-site workplace challenges, win prizes, and enjoy small bites & drinks. Not up for the scavenger hunt but want to get involved in the vibrant workplace community in D.C.? We'll have a fast pass (3 stop) route too. All routes will lead to a finale party where prizes will be distributed.
Confirmed Hunters come from the following organizations:
Launch Party Location: OFS Brands (1602 L St NW)
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Credit cards are simplifying monetary transactions in India. These cards are a revolving line of credit that allows the user to incur expenses up to the specified credit limit and repay the amount at a later date. If used correctly, credit cards can be a powerful financial tool that helps build creditworthiness. However, millennials today are wary about using credit cards due to their fear of falling into debt.
Despite this, the usage of credit cards among Indian consumers has seen a steady rise over the last five years. One contribution to this factor is the ability to submit a credit card application online. Per reports by the Reserve Bank of India, there were a total of 29.8 million credit cards issued as of the fiscal year end 2017. This number is the highest that India has ever seen. However, this is just a 1.8 million increase when compared to the 28 million cards issued till 2008.
How Do Credit Cards Work?
A credit card works on the same principle as a line of credit. It can be used for making purchases, taking cash advances, and paying off monthly bills. Depending on your monthly income and creditworthiness, the bank will be able to decide your credit limit and credit card eligibility. To get the best deals, you need to compare credit cards for features such as grace period, interest rates, joining offers, etc.
Importance of Creditworthiness
Creditworthiness is determined by analyzing an individual's history of borrowings and repayments. This calculation can be obtained through your CIBIL score. A CIBIL score is a three-digit summary that can range anywhere between 300 to 900 and is printed on your Credit Information Report. The closer your score is to 900, the higher your chances are of getting approved for loans and other forms of credit.
This report takes into consideration all your past liabilities such as your previous debt, secured and unsecured lending history, defaulted repayments, and credit utilized till date. While many websites provide a detailed report for a minor fee, you can also check your CIBIL score online for free to evaluate what your financial eligibility is.
Having a strong credit score is important in case you need to avail any credit in the future. Regardless of the type of loan, you may require, your credit score is the first parameter that any bank or financial institution will check. This is because your creditworthiness determines the sanction amount of your loan as well as the chances of potential defaults.
Advantages of Owning a Credit Card
Owning a credit card allows you to enjoy multiple benefits. Some of these are:
Global Acceptance
Worldwide acceptability is a strong feature of credit cards. Nowadays, you can swipe your credit card to make purchases any pay utility bills from anywhere across the globe. This reduces dependency on savings and cash, especially during emergency situations.
Credit Score Improvement
If timely repayments are adhered to, credit cards can actually contribute to improving your credit score. They provide an important insight into your borrowing decisions, consistent repayments, and overall responsibility towards debt. In the long run, the way you handle your credit card will boost your lending eligibility.
Reward Points
Accumulation of reward points is another advantage of owning a credit card. Every time you use your card for a transaction, reward points get accumulated in your account. These points then get converted into cash and can be used as discounts against upcoming bills.
Cost Effective Lending
In case of emergency monetary requirements, a credit card is the most convenient and cost-effective short-term lending option. This is because the grace period provided for repayment helps you gather your finances without having to incur any interest expense.
EMI Eligibility
EMI scheme is a highly attractive feature of credit cards. If you are planning a big purchase such as a television, refrigerator, etc., then using your credit card lets you convert the entire amount payable into easy monthly installments at a small convenience fee. This lets you repay the amount across a period of time, say, 6 months, instead of having to pay it all at once.
Considerations To Keep in Mind
Demonetization gave rise to the use of credit cards in India. However, a lot of Indians are still apprehensive to use them.
Be Careful With Expenses
One consideration to keep in mind if you take a credit card is to never incur more expenses than you can comfortably repay. But just like a credit card can increase your credit score if used properly, it can also damage your score if the repayments are not done in a timely manner.
Don't Miss Repayment Deadlines
Credit card companies provide e-statements, payment reminders and SMS confirmations about your outstanding balance so that you don't miss the payment deadline. Using a credit card wisely will help you balance your repayments without incurring any extra charges.
Say No to Multiple Cards
It is always best to have one, or a maximum of two credit cards. When you apply for multiple cards, it becomes difficult to keep track of repayment timelines. Chances are that you may end up missing out on a couple of payments. Further, it is also possible that the use of so many cards will encourage you to incur higher expenses that your income may not support.
Be Cautious of Loans and Advances
To the extent possible, avoid taking loans or advances against credit cards. Opt for a personal loan instead. This is because loans on credit cards have very high-interest rates which will increase your cost of funds.
The Future of Credit Cards in India
Digital features such as mobile tracking, online repayments, and e-statements are making credit card transactions easier than most other forms of payment. With responsible spending habits and a track on repayment schedules, anyone can handle a credit card without feeling financial burden. All this requires is a little planning and a control over unnecessary temptations.
Studies show that the Reserve Bank of India and commercial banks face an annual loss of over INR 21,000 crores due to illegal cash operations. The need for Indians to shift over to digitization looms large. In lieu of this, it is safe to state that credit cards will play a large role in promoting India's movement towards a cashless economy.


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Joshi Tourist Complex is a hotel belonging to the category of Budget Hotels in Agra. The following distances separate Joshi Tourist Complex, Agra with the important locations of the city:
Joshi Tourist Complex in Agra, India provides decent accommodations consisting of spacious and well
ventilated rooms that are also well appointed with facilities like:
A wholesome range of tasty delicacies make the restaurant at Joshi Tourist Complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh makes the place very desirable by the tourists. Moreover, the bar of Hotel Joshi Tourist Complex serves a host of cocktails and mocktails that suit the tastes and preferences of one and all.
The Telephone and Fax facilities provided at Joshi Tourist Complex, Agra serve the business requirements well. The hotel is also known to provide Banquet Facilities.
Shopping and visiting the various historical monuments and sites constitute the recreation at Joshi Tourist Complex, Agra.
Joshi Tourist Complex, Agra also renders the following additional services to its guests:
The grandeur and magnificence depicted by the various monuments in and around the city of Agra have testified the fact that the city is one of the foremost attractors of worldwide tourists. The recent position acquired by Taj Mahal among the Seven Wonders of the World has also done the popularity of Agra, a world of good.


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Reportlinker Adds Global Drug-Eluting Stents Industry
Feb 24, 2011, 09:03 ET
NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Global Drug-Eluting Stents Industry
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It therefore calls for a broad concept of innovation going beyond technological innovation as part of the Lisbon strategy beyond 2010.
It calls in particular for cultural policies better targeted at promoting creativity, for better synergies between the cultural sector and other sectors of the economy, for stronger links between cultural and other relevant policies, as well as for measures to better nurture creative talents at EU, national, regional and local levels.
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Intra-Pennsylvania Rivalry by Moxy Früvous
Well, thank you very much everybody. What a thrill it is to be back in
Pittsburgh...what? oh sorry, I mean uh Phila-Philadelphia. Well, we
Figured for the live album, it'd be cooler...Pittsburgh'd be a cooler city to be in.
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Bitcoin surged $30 to test earlier highs following the announcement that Donald Trump had become president of the United States early this morning.
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Jazz at the Pump House! Weather Looks Good So Far!
Friday, August 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmFree
RML Jazz band with Laura Wiens, vocalist, will perform soft jazz Live at the Pump House! We're planning a great evening of easy listening music, indoors and out. Bring your own lawn chairs!
Here's the lineup:
Rick Laus (drums, founder/leader)
Rick Laus has been performing professionally since 1968, and is owner of Rick Laus Drums and Percussion. He has performed with many area bands, including Matt Ferrante and Modern Times, Bob Riddle's Kings of Swing, Bombay Blue Sapphire Band, Orchestra Tropical, Algo Latino, Pittsburgh Simcha Orchestra, Hot Matzohs, Val Clark, John McDonald and The Mango Men, Dr. Kwasi and The Islanders, Glen Quarrie Quartet, and Pirate Bucco Band. In addition, Rick has produced and performed on a jazz cd "Family and Friends" with RML Jazz, and is the founder/leader of Groove Merchant.
Laura Wiens(vocals)
Laura has previously performed with Jazz Conspiracy and the Laura Wiens Quartet. She is also an accomplished composer, creating music for two BBC radio dramas, and has a work in progress for the Glasgow Radio Festival. Laura has performed with funk and blues bands in Belgrade, Serbia, and closer to home in Washington D.C. and West Virginia. Laura brings an exciting Jazz vocal style to the group, and a great rapport with audiences.
Glenn Utsch (keyboards)
Glenn Utsch, PhD is a professor of Music at Slippery Rock University and performs a wide variety of musical styles from Bach to Rock. Glenn has performed at Lincoln Center for Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, as well as in London England. Locally he has performed with Groove Merchant, Bob Riddle's Kings of Swing, Bombay Blue Sapphire Band, and Orchestra Tropical.
Mike Clancy (saxes, flute, percussion)
Mike Clancy is one of Pittsburgh's most dynamic sax players and has worked with many of the top jazz, latin, and variety groups in the area. Mike headed his own band for many years and has played with area groups such as Groove Merchant, Nitestar, and The Bombay Blue Sapphire Band, and in addition to RML Jazz, Mike performs with his Irish duo, Abbotts Cross, and Stick To It. He is well known for his energetic and exciting soloing, as well as his sensitive and supportive ensemble performance. In addition to his performance schedule, Mike also teaches music for the Baldwin School District.
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Typically an appraisal can be completed within 5 business days, unless an appointment has been made for same day service.
A typical appraisal takes approximately one hour to complete.
Refinishing and repair services are available.
Marc Altman, CGA, GIA GG
What is an Appraisal?
He has completed his education and is subject to annual testing for recertification in both gemology and methodologies of jewelry appraisals.
In conjunction with our state-of-the-art accredited AGS Gem-Lab, we possess the necessary skill and experience to render valuation reports for your jewelry items.
Typical uses for an appraisal
– To verify the identity and quality claimed by a third party or to verify the value.
– To determine the value of items that were lost or stolen.
– To indicate the weight loss resulting from re-cutting a damaged stone and its loss of value.
– To use the jewelry or gemstones for obtaining a loan, etc.
– For tax deduction purposes based on IRS regulations.
– When parties are exchanging one commodity for another.
•– To prove that an item was not purchased in a foreign country upon return.
•– For an income tax deduction for lost and damaged items NOT covered by insurance.
•– To determine the value of the estate when an individual becomes incapacitated.
•– To use with a will. Precludes heirs from squabbling over the estate.
– To provide positive identification when items have been recovered.
Marc Altman is a Certified Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser of the American Gem Society. He holds a Graduate Gemologist degree from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).
Most Common Types of Appraisals
Appraisals are performed in the store and your jewelry items while in the care of B & E Jewelers, is insured by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.
The American Gem Society (AGS) is dedicated to building trust and confidence with the jewelry-buying public. As a member of AGS, we aim to provide our customers with the very best service and information available in appraising diamonds and gemstones. We have a staff of credentialed professionals for insurance valuations and other gemological services.
An appraisal is an informed opinion to the authenticity, quality, design and value of a jewelry item. The opinion is backed by training, experience and equipment. Our appraisal document will give you an accurate and in-depth description of your items, including stone identification, weights and measurements, color and clarity, type of precious metals, value, and a photograph.
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Questions to ask your insurance agent...
Appraisal Fee Schedule
Appraisal Fee Schedule
Diamond Jewelry per Item $ 110
Gemstone Jewelry per Item $ 90
Timepieces per Item $ 75
Gold Jewelry per Item $ 65
Appraisal Updates* per Item $ 45
*Originally Prepared by B&E
How Long Does it Take to do an Appraisal?
Our appraisal document will give you an accurate and in-depth description of your items, including stone identification, weights and measurements, color and clarity, type of precious metals and value, and a photo. Diamond plotting is available upon request.
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'The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world'
Barack Obama former US President
Geography is the study of our Earth's landscapes, its peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Our aim at Westhoughton is to develop a sense of place and to develop an awareness of a selection of contrasting physical and human environments. Geography gives an insight into the relationships between people and the environment and how each affects the other and to comprehend the concept of sustainable development. Geography enables students to foster a sympathetic understanding of some of the major issues of social concern such as social challenge and urban opportunities.
The Department prides itself on making the Geography we teach both interesting and relevant to pupils of the 21st century. This has been recognised at National level with the Secondary Geography Quality Mark from the Royal Geographical Association. We aim to develop skills of critical enquiry as well as a firm understanding of concepts through a variety of key questions. The opportunity for fieldwork and practical experience is seen as an important part of the learning experience and the Department is committed to providing a varied programme that involves work at home and abroad.
We encourage all pupils to appreciate how actions and decisions made at a local level can have global implications; as a consequence there are frequent lively discussions on themes as varied as the management and conservation of extreme environments to the creation of sustainable communities in modern cities.
What will I learn?
Throughout Years 7-9 every student will gain a knowledge of world place and understand Britain's place in the real world. Students will be given opportunities and encouragement to ask questions, think critically and produce reasoned arguments in order to create solutions. Learning about the world they live in will hopefully, develop an awe or wonder of the physical world. By relating all topics to the real world and current events, it will generate a passion for discovering other places and learning about the lives of people there. Throughout the Key Stage the foundations are laid for the knowledge and skills required at GCSE level.
Currently we offer GCSE Geography studying the AQA specification.
What will I learn?
GCSE Geography has consistently been one of the most popular subjects chosen by students for GCSE. This is principally due to the enthusiasm and expertise of the Department's Geographers, all of whom are experienced examiners for AQA. Their approach to the subject is based upon the philosophy that Geography can and should be understood and enjoyed by all, and that students and teachers alike are engaged in an endeavour to think independently, research topical events and problem solve
At GCSE levels, pupils follow AQA specification, and they are exposed to a balanced diet of human and physical modules so students will be better informed of the world around them. In addition, geographical skills and fieldwork add depth to their understanding.
Geography prepares for the world of work - geographers, with their skills of analysis are highly employable!
Michael Palin explorer
Not only does Westhoughton have the Royal seal of approval but the subject does too. The future King of England, the Duke for Cambridge, has a Geography degree from St Andrew's University 2005.


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It's very exciting for an artist to receive product samples. I just received these journal samples from Enchante and am TOTALLY in LOVE! This art is from my Dream On collection.
Very beautiful hard bound journal with gold edges and delicate pink ribbon. Oh my goodness!
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