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LV Damier Ebene Small Leather Goods: An Extended ReviewCategories:Louis Vuitton
Many prefer LV Damier Ebene small leather goods because they are timeless and more discreet than the LV Monogram. Take a look at three different items: LV Insolite Wallet, LV Daily Organiser and LV Card Hold and Checkbook holder.
LV Damier Ebene Replica Insolite Wallet Review
"Hi Eva,
I wanted to share some photos of my recent purchases and see what you think. I've been very interested in SLGs lately so I bought a few things.
The first item I want to share was the LV Damier Ebene Insolite Wallet you had suggested from http://www.bagaholicsonlinebag.se/. Bagaholics was very easy to order from with a super fast delivery. Thank you very much.
I really like the wallet. The canvas is very nice and I think the interior looks really good too. I don't think the canvas matches my Neverfull bag replica but neither are authentic so I'm not very sure which is more accurate. I don't really mind the shade difference. I just like how organized the wallet helps me be. And since I don't plan on putting my Neverfull and wallet side by side for any reason I don't think the color difference will matter. My only complaint is the inside zipper does not close all the way. It looks like the end piece is too big. They also sent a chain, which I was not expecting. I was happy to get it but it is not very good quality. I sent some pictures to show you what I mean. It's a very light weight chain that almost feels like plastic. Still it was nice to get and I will use it to attach the wallet to my Neverfull. The other bummer for me is that my cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S5) does not fit with a case in the main zipper compartment like I was hoping. It will fit if I take the cover off but it is still snug. I was hoping to use the wallet as a clutch. It's doable but not something I would do all the time for fear of stretching out the wallet.
Thank you again for the suggestion. I have already started using
LV Damier Ebene Replica Daily Organiser Review
Hi Eva,
So last month Purse Valley had a sale: Buy two items, get the third free. So I went ahead and bought some SLGs I had been wanting. And based on the sale the average price per item was $100 so that made me happy. I like all the pieces. I think PV has beautiful LV items.
The first item I got was the LV Damier Ebene Organizer. I really love this item. It keeps everything in its place and I am someone who needs that. I think the wallet is very well made. The only thing that bothers me is the zipper closure seems to be loose and not taught. I don't keep it zipped when it's in my bag so it's not a big deal. What I don't like is that I don't think its an item that is as unisex as I was hoping. It feels pretty masculine to carry for me. So I decided to try the insolite wallet to get the same organization with a little more feminine look. I still think the organizer is great but just didn't work out of me right now.
What do you think? As I mentioned on your blog. A guide to help find nice SLGs would be helpful. Especially knock off Louis Vuitton products.
Replica Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Card Holder
The other item I got was the LV Damier Ebene Credit Card Holder. Which looks a lot like the Brazza wallet but I guess the dimensions of the two are different. I was already aware there were not the correct amount of card slots before I bought it so I was ok with that. I think the wallet is very nice. I really like it. What I found out is that this wallet does not work for me because it does not stay closed on its own once it is filled with cards. I was bummed because I really like that it opens all the way and I can get to everything. I just hate that to keep it closed I have to watch how it put back in my bag. So my compromise between this credit card holder and the daily organizer I got was to get the insolite wallet. I feel like that wallet will be the best of both worlds for me. Which so far I was right. Tags: leather LV Damier review Small Ebene Goods: An Extended
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Louis Vuitton Noe BB Damier Azur Replica Handbag ReviewCategories:Louis Vuitton
It's summer and this is the perfect time for wearing a backpack style handbag such as the Louis Vuitton Noe BB purse. This bag is perfect for casual days in the city or spectacular moments on a perfect holiday. Even though its size is pretty small, it is a very spacious and functional LV purse. As soon as I realized this I knew that I must have one so I ordered a Louis Vuitton Noe BB Damier Azur replica bag online. The knockoff came in the mail last week and since then I have been wearing it daily. Until now I can honestly say that I adore this LV handbag.
I like the fact that it is not flimsy and light as most Louis Vuitton replica handbags. It is made from a sturdy and thick canvas that feels very authentic and durable. This very good quality canvas allows the bag to stand tall even when it is empty. It doesn't bent or make any creases. This is how an actual LV bag keeps its shape when it isn't filled. Low quality replica purses do not maintain their shape so it is very important to check the quality of the canvas before you submit the order.
Another thing you should check closely at a Louis Vuitton Noe BB Damier Azur replica handbag are the trimmings. The authentic purse has a brown seal on the sides of the cowhide trimmings so this is what you want to find on your fake LV. The low quality knockoffs have a red lacquer finish on the edges. This was used many years ago on the old styles of authentic Louis Vuitton bags.
A Louis Vuitton Noe BB Damier Azur replica handbag should have a yellow gold hardware and each metallic piece should have the brand's name or logo engraved. This version of the LV Noe BB comes with beige leather on the belt, upper side, bottom and outer sides. Basically, where's a trim there is a strip of leather. The closing system of this purse is represented by a smooth string that you pull to close the bag. And do not forget to check the stitching of the Noe BB LV fake bag. This should be even, straight, without any loose threads and in a discrete yellow, not in a bright one as the poor quality replicas usually have.
The inside of the Louis Vuitton Noe BB Damier Azur replica handbag is as simple as it gets. There are no compartments, no flashy pockets, tags or lining. Just like the authentic purse is.
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Replica Bag Review: Louis Vuitton Damier MaryleboneCategories:Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Damier Marylebone bag is a very chic and elegant model, it is very well structured and it has refined lines. It is perfect for your daily life, you can use it to carry all your necessary accessories and it is suitable to any of your most pretentious outfits. Just take the chance of wearing this beautiful handbag and you'll be amazed of how it can perfectly complete your daily look.
The LV Damier Canvas was originally created in 1888 and it was rebranded in 1996 a Louis Vuitton signature pattern and it was very easy for it to become a symbol of beauty and city chic style. Louis Vuitton has launched an entire new collection in order to show this new age of this iconic canvas. The new The Damier Canvas collection included all type of purses starting with big city bags and ending with small and practical leather ones. I think it was one of their best choices to use this material to create the Marylebone bag.
The form and the structure of the Louis Vuitton Damier Marylebone bag is being accentuated by its high quality leather and the rich and sturdy texture of the material used. Due to these amazing materials this bag is able to stand by its own even if it empty. This is possible only if the bag has high quality materials. This model has the same checkered pattern on both sides and also on the exterior folding parts. If you'll pay attention to this pattern you'll notice that on the front there are four squares that are marked with "Louis Vuitton Paris". The two upper boxes are situated on the second row and they have nine boxes between them. The two lower boxes are situated on the second row too counting from down to top- and these are also nine boxes between them. We can find the same pater on the other side of the bag as well. And this exactly how the pattern on the outer folding sides is. Four squares marked with "Louis Vuitton Paris" situated on the same second row. The base of the bag is also made of Damier Canvas and it is a rectangular patch. The stitching of the base of the bag is light brown. On this rectangular patch there are four round, gold little feet that are stamped with "LOUIS VUITTON" and connected with an X light brown stitching.
The stitching of this bag is light brown on the outside and dark brown on the inside. The stitches are perfect. There are no flows or loose threads. This model has very long and thin handles that have a hem stitching right in the middle part of them. They have this stitching because the handles are very thin and delicate and this stitching makes them firmer. The connection between the bag and its handles is made through some gold rectangular bars. It seems very obvious that these bars make this Damier Marylebone bag look very stylish and luxurious. Actually the whole hardware is made of refined gold color metal.
The Louis Vuitton Damier Marylebone is a large size bag, with a very spacious interior that can be enlarged by pressing the two studs from the side parts. When opening the bag you can remark a luxurious interior with very soft materials and fine lining. It has a very clean and beautiful interior design. You'll also be able to notice here the authenticity LV square that is stitched with dark brown threads and heat embossed with red color letters. The engravings on the square shaped leather tab are exactly like on the original one: "Louis Vuitton", "PARIS", "made in France" on three different rows, with the circled "R" right on the top. The stamp is really deep and clean with no imperfections. The space between the letters is even and there is no misspelled letter.
The Louis Vuitton Damier Marylebone is an iconic bag that will never lose its style and grace. There is no way you can go wrong with this amazing bag. If you'll wear it there is no way you won't be fashionable, practical and versatile. This is a bag that any fashionista's wardrobe should contain.
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Replica Bag Review: Louis Vuitton Damier VeronaCategories:Louis Vuitton
When it was launched on the market, the Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Verona was a real success among women who adored beautiful luxury designer bags. Its basic lines follow the ones of the iconic doctor's bag, but it is exquisitely reinterpreted with elegant materials, perfect color combo and sleek accessories. The result is a modern and functional purse with a perennial appearence.
Without a doubt, the LV Damier Verona is the type of bag that offers versatility and style to all women who need a perfect companion, capable of carrying all their essesntials during a continously run between home, work and social events. Obviously, its name was inspired by the beautiful and charming Italian city: Verona. Just like the city, this handbag impresses with its classic construction, dramatic details and romantic spirit.
This great LV Damier Verona fake purse is made from high quality vachetta leather and carries the famous Damier Ebene print. It also surprises me with the accuracy it shows in replicating the exact elegant curves and details of the original Verona bag. By all means, it look like the perfect replica bag.
The authentic Damier Verona is available in three sizes: the large one is called GM and it measures 16.5″ x 12.6″ x 8.6″, the medium one is called MM and it measures 11.8″ x 10.2″ x 7.1″, and the small one is called PM and it measures 11″ x 8.6″ x 5.9″. I prefer the MM version. This is the most functional and versatile one. It is perfect for work, special events and shopping. It can pretty much accomodate all your important belongings without looking too bulky.
The replica purse is indeed very heavy, but this is due to the fact that it uses very good quality materials. Just like the authentic Louis Vuitton Damier Verona, the fake one is made from very resistant and thick vachetta leather. This material can ensure the round shape of the purse while allowing the sides to make small creases. These creases are an original detail and allow the bag to expand when you need to carry larger objects.
The shape of the LV Damier Verona is the ones of a trapeze and due to the checkered LV pattern it has a hypnotical visual effect. The blend of checkered leather and dark brown leather patches enhance the beauty of the bag. I also like the fact that the replica LV Verona uses high quality gold color hardware.
Just like the original purse, the Louis Vuitton Damier Verona has a brown leather patch on the upper front side. This leather patch is heat embossed with the iconic LV authenticity marking, written on three separete rows: the circled "R", "LOUIS VUITTON" and "PARIS". The letters are perfectly stamped into the material and they have the correct font. Also, the stiches on the replica purse are without a flaw. These are symmetrical and even. There are no loose threads or imperfections.
The bag closes at the top with a good quality gold zipper that has a key look and is engraved with "Louis Vuitton". The thinck arched handles are very comfortable and can be adjusted to the desired lenght due to their adjustable clasps. If needed, the purse can be worn on the shoulder by adding a removable shoulder strap.
The thick leather and the metallic feet allow to the bag to stand tall without bending, even when the purse is completely empty. At the interior of the Louis Vuitton Damier Verona replica bag there is a red microfiber lining, a double pocket, a D-ring for holding your keys and two authenticity leather tabs.
I adore this Louis Vuitton Damier Verona replica purse. It is everything you need. It looks stylish and chish while being incredibly resistant and versatile. Furthermore, it feels authentic and high quality. Basic line, if you want a purse that can carry all your essentials while looking glamorous then this is the right replica purse for you!
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Replica Handbag Review: Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM DamierCategories:Louis Vuitton
When I first saw the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier Canvas bag I said to myself that this must be the most beautiful bag in the world. It is classic, it is elegant, it is very beautiful and it definitely should be included in all girls wardrobe. This bag represents luxury and fashion and it has a design that it is easily recognized by all the women in the whole wild world.
The Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier is a precious luxury bag that expresses style and refinement but it is certainly a very expensive bag. The price for this amazingly beautiful bag is about $9000, price that most of us can't afford. This price pretty much makes most of us only dream of this purse, but there is always the cheaper option of owning it, I am talking about getting a well done Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier replica bag. I know that is not genuine but it is still beautiful and it makes us feel very pretty when wearing it.
It seems to me that from all the Neverfull collection the MM bag is the most practical one. It is the medium version and it measures 32 cm wide, 29 cm tall and 16 cm in depth. It is suitable for every active woman, inside of it there can fit perfectly your ipad, your phone, a big camera or any other large stuff that you consider useful on a busy day. You can also find in the Neverfull collection the GM which is the large size and the PM that is the small size bag.
What surprised me the most on this Neverfull MM bag is that it has really thin handles. It is a pretty large bag, you can carry all the things you need in it but it has very thin handles, it worries me a little not to heart my shoulder when wearing it if there is something heavy inside. But you don't have to worry about handles deteriorating or even breaking when bag carries too much weight, the materials are very resistant and it is able to support the given weight without any trouble.
The Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas is an iconic bag, it is really famous and easy to recognize. The checkered pattern is a symbol that can be very easy identified. It is very easy to think it is a LV bag model when you see a checkered fabric on a bag. This Neverfull MM replica is brown colored with some deep red inside linings. It is rectangular and it has a smaller base. It might seem a simple model, but this is pretty representative for the LV bags.
There is an easy way to see if the Damier Canvas pattern is correct or not. Everyone who knows how to count can differentiate a correct pattern from an incorrect one. The sides of this bag are identical, you should count the boxes between the dark brown squares that are printed with the "Louis Vuitton Paris" marking. On each side, the 6th and 16th rows have 4 darker brown colored squares that are "Louis Vuitton Paris" printed. You should count the distance between printed squares too. It is exactly 9 boxes on every row. The Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Canvas I am reviewing today has the 5th and 15th rows printed with the "Louis Vuitton Paris" marking. The distance between the printed squares is correct, there are 9 boxes between them.
Just like on the genuine bag, there are two straps on both laterals of it. This helps one to adjust the bag to the owner's needs. If you want to make the purse smaller you just have to pull the straps and to come back to the regular size you just have to reverse the process.
I was very surprised to see the stitching on this bag. It is amazing. It is straight and symmetrical and there are no spaces between the stitches. They are evenly spaced apart and there are no imperfections or loose threads on the sewing pattern of this gorgeous replica Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Canvas bag.
Other than beautiful this bag appears to be very resistant too. The shiny coated canvas looks like the one that LV uses for the original bags. It is very easy to clean with a moist cloth. This material is sturdy enough to help the bag stand by its own. All in one this is a perfect bag to wear at the office, when you go out or even to shopping.
The interior of this Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier Canvas is very good replicated too. The textile inside is red and there is a very large zipped pocket and a D-ring that can be used to secure your keys or any other small accessories you may carry inside. As I said this bag is very good replicated, the D-ring has the "LV" logo engraved and the red textile lining has a big text printed on it that says: "ARTICLES DE VOIYAGE Louis Vuitton 101, CHAMPS ELYSEES PARIS". The pocket inside the bag has a leather border around the zipper that is stamped with "Louis Vuitton Paris Made in France".
The date code for this purse is located behind the flap pocket, this code has two letters and 4 digits that represent the country the bag was made in and the year and month it was created.
The hardware of this bag is very well replicated too, it is made of stainless steel and gold plates. All the metal parts of this bag are engraved with the "LV" logo that gives an authentic look to this Louis Vuitton Neverfull replica bag.
After reviewing this Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Damier Canvas fake bag I can say that it is a pretty good replica, it is manufactured with good materials and it imitates very all the logo and markings of the real bag.
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Replica Handbag Review: Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier AzurCategories:Louis Vuitton
LV Speedy 30 Damier Azur is one of my favorite bags in the world. It is beautiful, easy to accessorize to any outfit and very comfortable to wear. I know that a lot of celebrities that are big fans of this gorgeous purse, people like Hilary Duff or even Jessica Simpson. I have always wanted to buy one but as you already know this kind of products are pretty expensive and exceed my budget. Fortunately I know a reputable replica website that sells very good quality Speedy 30 Damier Azur replicas. This way I was able to achieve this simple and beautiful model for myself.
I have purchased this amazing bag from PurseValley.cn and it seems it has been a wonderful choice. I have not regretted one second or penny buying this gorgeous piece of art. It is a perfect copy of the genuine LV Speedy 30 Damier Azur. The materials used for this fake Speedy 30 Damier Azur have a very good quality; the coating is the very well-known Damier Azur canvas. The "Louis Vuitton Paris" security markings are embossed in the very specific squares exactly like on the original model. There is absolutely no difference about the material or the engravings that can make one think this is not a genuine bag. The purse has two very nice handles made out of very good quality sturdy leather that allows them to stand on their own. The stitching on the handles is perfectly even and it makes the handles even more resistant and beautiful. For extra security for my goods this bag comes with a padlock, which makes me love it even more, if this is possible. About the inside of this superb purse I can say that it has a classic beige canvas lining, exactly like the original Damier Azur has, and of course there is the "Louis Vuitton Paris Made in France" authenticity mark embossed. The tag with the serial number is also present. I am absolutely amazed of how perfect this model was replicated. If I may say this looks incredibly genuine.
When it comes to the hardware of this Speedy 30 Damier Azur replica I only have nice words to say. The manufacturer used the finest materials and every single metal part on this bag has been stamped with the LV authenticity markings just like the original purse has. The brass trimmings are very nice polished and perfectly engraved with the LV distinguish markings, there is absolutely no difference between this model I am presenting here and the original LV bag. If this was not enough I can tell you that there is more, the zipper. It is a perfect reproduction of the genuine hardware and it has the original Louis Vuitton engraved polished brass padlock. This part has been perfectly replicated too and I must say I can see no difference from the original model. The thing that really amazed me and made me think that maybe there was committed an error and I have by mistake received an original Speedy 30 Damier Azur instead of the replica I have been ordered was the fact that this model I bought online came with authenticity papers too. Exactly like I have bought the real one, I have received a Louis Vuitton care booklet, authenticity card, LV receipt, Louis Vuitton tag and the Louis Vuitton dust bag. But it not the genuine one, it is a replica, but it is a very good one, a perfect one I might say.
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this particular model. I am quite in love with it. It has the correct materials, superior quality, it has all the correct markings and engravings, it has the correct colors and stitching, it comes with authenticity papers and tags and it can be worn almost daily for work or outside for lunch or dinner. I really am very happy with my purchase, and I really recommend this company for this model or any other model you might find interesting of their web site. I will definitely buy more from but I have not decided yet what will be the next model. When I'll get it you can be sure you'll be the first to know what it was.
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This would normally not be a very challenging exercise in any environment where I am comfortable, but it's very early in the book. We have no logical branching yet, and no loop structure. Sub-routines have been hinted at, but not yet explained, and let() is the next section. All we have learned so far is mathematical operators (so we do have min and max), and function and variable definition.
Although later chapters provide exercise answers, there are none for this chapter. Any suggestions for how to proceed, but without loops, let(), or if() statements?
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Development of a precision nanoindentation platform
|(Nanowerk News) In today's precision manufacturing environment, designers of products as diverse as car airbag sensors, computer microchips, drill bits and paint often need to know the mechanical properties of their materials' down to the nanometer scale. Scientists have now built a machine that sets a new standard of accuracy for testing one of those properties: a material's hardness, which is a measure of its resistance to bumps and scratches.
|The new machine is called the Precision Nanoindentation Platform, or PNP. It was created in response to the need to test tiny novel devices, components and coatings in diverse industrial settings, said Douglas Smith, a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, who was part of the design team.
|"In the material science community there are more and more components and materials that just don't exist on the macro scale," Smith said. His team tested the new instrument's performance on a synthetic polymer known as poly (methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, which is a lightweight plastic used as a thin film during fabrication processes in the semiconductor industry and employed as thick panels in large aquarium tanks or the spectator protectors that ring hockey rinks.
|The work is published in the journal Review of Scientific Instruments ("Development of a precision nanoindentation platform"), which is produced by AIP Publishing.
|How the New Instrument Works
|The existing generation of nanoindentation instruments work by bringing a shaft with a tiny, extremely hard tip into contact with a sample and measuring how the sample surface deforms in response to a known applied force. In the past, these instruments typically have been designed to measure the deformation via the displacement of the tip and shaft relative to their mount, but this can lead to measurement error, because the instrument frame can deform under stress or drift due to random thermal gradients in the environment.
|To avoid these effects, Smith and his team designed the PNP to measure hardness via the actual penetration depth of the indenter tip into the specimen. They did this by placing two tiny tuning forks on either side of the indenter tip that resonate at 32 kilohertz, well above the limit of human hearing. When the tips of the tuning forks approach the surface of the specimen being measured, they feel a slight attraction that subtly shifts their resonant frequency without causing any detectable deformation of the specimen surface. By sensing this shift, the machine continuously monitors the actual position of the tip relative to the specimen surfacea process known as "top referencing" or "surface referencing."
|The improvements built into the PNP allow it to test properties beyond the reach of previous nanoindentation devices, said Smith. For example, the machine can measure whether a material responds to pressure by deforming slowly over long periods of time, a process known as viscoelastic creep. "I don't want to say it is the best instrument out there, but it has certain advantages that we really like," said Smith.
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ALMA, MI-Throughout the 116 year history of football at Heidelberg University, the defense has held the opponent scoreless 201 times. In fact, Heidelberg's first game was a 20-0 shutout over Findlay in 1892.
In recent times, though, shutting out the opponent has proven difficult.
With their 45-0 season-opening win at Alma College, the Heidelberg football team snapped a string of 136 games without a shutout.
Sophomore Cartel Brooks (Kokomo, IN/Galion) rushed the ball 20 times for 155 yards and two touchdowns and sophomore Michael Mees (North Ridgeville) was an efficient 9 of 12 passing for 111 yards and two touchdowns, as the Berg extended their winning streak to five games, dating back to last season.
"We played a great game in all facets," said sixth-year head coach Mike Hallett. "It was truly a team game."
The Student Princes raced out of the gate, scoring on each of their four first quarter possessions.
Junior Robert Gray (Cincinnati/North College Hill) set the tone with a 56 yard kickoff return to the Alma 45. Seven plays later, Brooks ran into the end zone from one yard out.
With Alma driving on their first possession, junior Dawson Gore (Bellevue) recovered a Scot fumble near midfield.
Heidelberg would capitalize on the turnover, as Mees connected with Christian Dominguez (Miami, FL/Ferguson) for a seven yard touchdown strike. The touchdown pass was the first career reception for Dominguez.
On the ensuing Scot possession, seniors Andy Lovins (Clinton Township, MI/Lake Shore) and Stephen Fejedelem (Ravenna) sacked quarterback Jarrett Leister on 3rd and 10 to force a punt.
A five-play, 44 yard touchdown drive was capped by a Brooks three-yard touchdown rush, his second of the quarter. The drive included two receptions by sophomore Donteea Dye (Fairfield).
After another three-and-out for Alma, highlighted by sacks from junior Chadd Williamson (Land 'O Lakes, FL) and sophomore Ben Poirer (Canton, MI), the Berg needed two plays to find the end zone again. Junior Nate Hasse (Crown Point, IN) hauled in 26-yard touchdown pass from Mees. Senior Dan Kilger (Novi, MI) connected on his fourth point after of the quarter to give Heidelberg a 28-0 lead.
The second quarter was not much different. Kilger opened the scoring with a 24 yard field goal to push the lead to 31-0.
After an Alma punt, sophomore Colin Bultinck (Lafayette, IN/Jefferson) relieved Mees at quarterback. After Bultinck scored on a 31-yard run, freshman Stephen Smith (Tiffin/Calvert) connected on the point after, giving Heidelberg a 38-0 lead.
Heidelberg closed the first half scoring with a 47-yard touchdown pass from Bultinck to senior C.J. Powell (Detroit, MI/Bishop Foley).
The highlights of the second half were on the defensive side of the ball. Senior Craig Sykes (Centerburg) and sophomore Tim Littles (Swartz Creek, MI) each had interceptions en route to the shutout.
The Berg defense held the Scots to 59 yards on the ground and forced four turnovers. Williamson finished with nine tackles and sophomore Mike Bodyke (Bellevue) had two sacks.
Kilger had five extra points and a field goal.
"The older guys on this team have done a great job instilling a sense of identity and urgency with the younger guys," said Hallett. "We wanted to keep our intensity at the same level at which we ended last season. These guys have made that happen."
The win is the sixth straight victorious season opener under Hallett's tutelage.
Heidelberg is idle next Saturday before returning to action in Ada, Ohio, on September 15. The opening kickoff against Ohio Northern has been pushed back to 2:15 p.m. The game will be the second Bendekovic Bowl, which honors the late Ronnie and Jason Bendekovic, who served as assistants at ONU and Heidelberg.


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Wake expecting improved bus service when schools open
Wake County school officials say a series of transportation-system changes means parents and students won't face a repeat of last year's bus fiasco when traditional-calendar schools open Monday.
On Tuesday, officials laid out the steps they've taken, including hiring more bus drivers, developing realistic bus routes and improving how parents can find information about bus service. With the majority of Wake's 75,000 bus riders about start a new school year Monday, preparations are in place so that parents won't feel as frustrated as they did this time last year.
"We're in a position to have a significantly improved opening for the 2013-14 school year," David Neter, Wake's chief business office, told school board members Tuesday.
Also on Tuesday, the board voted 6-3 to give initial approval to policy changes that would allow board members to be punished for violating the code of ethics.
The opening month of school last year was marked by complaints about thousands of students dealing with buses that came extremely late or not all. The bus problems were one of the reasons that school board members cited to justify firing Superintendent Tony Tata, who is now the state secretary of transportation.
Neter said that they've moved quickly to begin operating under a reorganization of the transportation department that was approved by the school board in February.
Wake has been trying to hire additional bus drivers so that they'll have enough permanent drivers for every one of the more than 920 buses on the road. Neter said they don't anticipate repeating last year's approach, when bus-operations managers and mechanics were asked to drive routes.
New staff, routes in place
The routes have also been improved, Neter said. School transportation staff admitted that a number of last year's routes were not realistic.
New staff has been hired who will eventually take over routing of buses at the central office rather than having it done at the individual bus offices.
Neter said that all the routes have been reviewed and tested three or four times. Drivers ran their routes this week during the same times of day they'd be on the road.
Neter said they've also taken steps to improve communications so parents don't get a ringing phone or a message that the voicemail box is full.
Wake has hired additional customer staff to answer calls. A new automated system will take calls, either referring people to answers to the most frequently asked questions or allowing them to leave a detailed message.
Temporary staff will review the messages and route them to the right person at the start of the school year.
Wake also mailed parents a brochure this week on transportation information, including referrals to a redesigned website with information such as bus routes and updates on delayed buses.
Even with all the changes, Neter said, families will still need patience. He noted that issues typically emerge at the start of any school year, although last year was worse than normal.
"There are a lot of things out of the direct control of the transportation department that directly impact their ability to influence the transportation schedule," he said.
The staff's plan drew praise from school board members.
"We were looking at a 1980s model supporting a 2013 district," school board Chairman Keith Sutton said. "We've come a long way in six months. It looks like we're well positioned to get off to a great start this year."
Ethics policy revision
There was more division among members during discussion of changes in the board's ethics policy.
The disagreement occurred over laying out means for board members to be reprimanded, asked to resign or be referred for criminal charges if two-thirds of the board were to deem that an ethics violation had occurred. The change was initiated after news was leaked to the media about closed-session discussions involving the recent search for a new superintendent.
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Ibanez, Iwakauma lead Mariners past A's
Seattle, WA – Raul Ibanez smashed a three-run home run and the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics, 6-3, in the opener of a three-game series.
Kendrys Morales, Justin Smoak and Michael Morse contributed with an RBI apiece for the Mariners, who have won eight of their last 11 games.
Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma (4-1) had nine strikeouts and allowed two runs on nine hits over seven frames. Tom Wilhelmsen pitched a flawless ninth to notch his 10th save.
"(Iwakuma) was good again," said Mariners manager Eric Wedge. "What he's been doing, just executing pitches. He kept the ball down good, had a nice splitter working tonight. Did a good job with using his fastball, moving his fastball around, so just another solid effort by Iwakuma."
Jed Lowrie drove in two runs and Derek Norris had a home run for the Athletics, who saw starter Dan Straily (1-1) surrender six runs on six hits and four walks in five-plus innings.
"For any young pitcher, you're trying to find consistency and put together multiple starts in a row where you give your team a chance to win. It's the starter's job to keep them in the game. If you're going to give up some runs, keep it manageable and it just got out of hand a little bit."
Seattle scored twice in the first. Seager drew a walk with one out, and Morales and Morse hit back-to-back singles, with Morse scoring Seager. Smoak followed that with a double, bringing Morales home.
Seager singled to lead off the third and later stole second. Smoak drew a walk, setting up Ibanez's homer, and the Mariners' lead was 5-0.
Morales tacked on one more run for the Mariners in the fifth when he smacked a double deep into center field, scoring Seager, who drew a leadoff walk.
The Athletics, however, came back in the sixth. Lowrie knocked a two-out, two- RBI double, plating Eric Sogard and John Jaso. In the eighth, Norris hit a solo shot, but the Athletics' next three batters all struck out.
Wilhelmsen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to end the game.
Game Notes
Seager had two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored ... Lowrie hit his 12th double of the season ... The Mariners were 3-for-10 with runners in scoring position ... Right-handed hitters are 0-for-27 against Wilhelmsen this season.


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The Twists and Turns of Life: Supramolecular Chemistry
Anne Petitjean
Chemist Anne Petitjean rhymes off her childhood influences with ease − the work of Louis Pasteur, a desire to be an artist, and a need to answer life's mysteries from the "bottom up." She found convergence of these interests in supramolecular chemistry, a field she describes as "molecular sociology … how [molecules] behave together, the way they interact, the way they feel each other, recognize each other, sense each other." The field applies to everything from materials science to medicine and environmental studies.
Like Pasteur, Petitjean's approach to research is "to feel what society needs and be aware of where your chemistry takes you." One of her favourite targets is DNA, which has the most predictable structure of the large, biologically important molecules. Most DNA molecules at rest in our cells have a double helix shape – with pairs of nucleic acids arranged in a twisting ladder. The arrangement is compact and keeps our genetic material safe, buried inside the helix.
But cells are dynamic and when DNA's information is read, the molecule's architecture transforms into folds, loops, and other secondary structures. It is these temporary structures Petitjean finds most interesting for they are "responsible for life." Her favourite secondary structures are the guanine quadruplexes. Guanine is one of four nucleic acids in DNA, and it forms quartets – squares that lie flat, stacked like pancakes, turning a section of the DNA ladder into a wide staircase. With 23 known structural variations and a number of specific functions, Petitjean is revelling in quadruplex mysteries.
Telomeres, the ends of chromosomes, are comprised of these quadruplexes, but they occur along the DNA strands as well. Petitjean thinks they play a major role in pacing DNA processing by creating a "bulge" that stalls proteins reading a strand. The proteins cannot progress past a quadruplex bulge, so reading of the DNA stops, and gene expression is prevented.
Quadruplex folding differs between healthy and cancerous cells, so targeting quadruplexes is one anti-cancer strategy. In normal chromosomes, telomeres are chopped down a little after each replication. When the telomere becomes too short, the cell ceases to divide. In cancer cells, the telomeres elongate again after replication and division never stops. Petitjean's lab has created a small molecule that interacts with telomere quadruplexes, preventing elongation, and slowing down cancer. However, the lab has accidentally discovered that exposing DNA to this manufactured molecule and X-ray radiation does more than slow down cancer cells, it kills them. Petitjean is not sure why the combo is effective, but it might have to do with their invented molecule interacting with quadruplex folding along DNA strands, preventing repair, and thus enhancing radiation's effcacy.
Accidental discoveries like this seem to be commonplace in Petitjean's lab, though it is not just luck but open-mindedness that contributes to the revelations. Petitjean says, "In science, you start with a hypothesis, it takes you maybe to where you thought you were going, but most often it takes you somewhere else."
Another unplanned line of inquiry pursued by Petitjean started with a molecule made while "playing" in the lab. The molecule has a tiny pore, and Petitjean was quick to take note that the pore is the size of a calcium ion. In solution, they tested to see if calcium interacts with the molecule. They were not disappointed. Not only does the molecule bind to calcium, but it also likes to "align itself in a regular cylinder." What they've made is a channel for calcium. Now they're working on whether this molecule can self-assemble as a channel in a cell's membrane. Such calcium ion channels function in the body to control the influx of calcium into cells, particularly in muscle and nerve tissues. It is Petitjean's hope that this artificial calcium channel might someday have applications in medicine. With discoveries like these, Petitjean's childhood hero, Pasteur, would be pleased at how well she embodies his famous words, "chance favours the prepared mind."
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Indications: Feverfew has regained its deserved reputation as a primary remedy in the treatment of migraine headaches, especially those that are relieved by applying warmth to the head. It may also help arthritis whenit is in the painfully active inflammatory stage. Dizziness andtinnitus may be eased, especially if it is used in conjunction with other remedies. Painful periods and sluggish menstrual flow will be relieved by Feverfew. It is the only herb used in European phytotherapy known to be specific for the treatment of migraine. It is also the best example of a remedy well known to medical herbalists that has recently been accepted and used by allopathic medicine. It has been used throughout recorded medical history as a bitter tonic and remedy for severe headaches. Through wide media coverage inrecent years, the herb has gained a well deserved reputation as a "cure" formigraine. Clinicians at the London Migraine Clinic observed that patients were reporting marked improvements when they took the herb. Thankfully, these doctors had the enquiring and open minds of the true scientist and so started their own investigations into the claims for Feverfew. Long term users often report beneficial side effects such as relief from depression, nausea and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Part of the herb's action appears to be via an inhibition of secretion of the granular contents from platelets and neutrophils in the blood.
This may be relevant to the therapeutic value of Feverfew in migraine and other conditions such as osteo-arthritis.
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Getting excited can kick a person's energy to a higher level. At the nanoscale, strange almost-particles called excitons do the same trick.
In a crystal, thin film or even some liquids, an incoming particle of light can slam into an electron, bumping it to a higher energy level and leaving a hole at the energy level where the particle had been. The exciton is the excited electron paired with the resulting hole and can move energy in two ways: by physically hopping to a new molecule or transferring energy almost like an antenna transmitting a signal. Either way, the movement is quick, with the longest-lasting exciton existing for just a few milliseconds.
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The International Trade Division helps Albuquerque companies sell goods and services, particularly scientific and technical services, in foreign markets and attract foreign investment into Albuquerque.
New Mexico's exports to Mexico and other countries continue to increase. To strengthen international trade relations with Mexico, the European Union and Asia, the Economic Development Department established the International Trade Division in 2004.
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- Trade Missions: International Trade Division sets up trade missions and agendas for individual companies, leads trade missions for groups of companies, hosts trade missions to New Mexico, and arranges visits and introductions to appropriate counterparts or companies of interest to visitors.
- Trade Shows: International Trade Division participates in trade shows and conferences abroad, where it provides information, product samples and catalogs from Albuquerque companies or shares a booth with company representatives.
- Market Research: International Trade Division produces reports on industry sectors, such as manufacturing, food processing and technical services, in various countries.
Foreign Direct Investment
To attract foreign direct investment, International Trade Division promotes Albuquerque and its unique assets as a science and technology center to companies abroad that may want an American presence. The International Trade Division also markets Albuquerque as a cost-effective alternative to offshore facilities.
Foreign Trade Zone
The City of Albuquerque has a Foreign Trade Zone on 60 acres near the air cargo center at Albuquerque International Sunport.
A Foreign Trade Zone is a duty-free port regulated by U.S. Customs. Companies can bring in raw materials or finished goods, which they can store, assemble, repackage, grade, manufacture or re-export without paying duty.
The access road, Spirit Drive, has been redesigned for smoother traffic flow, and the City is preparing a site development plan for the Foreign Trade Zone parcel. Next the City plans to buy or build a warehouse for use by companies interested in the benefits of an Foreign Trade Zone.


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This information was the most current on file in criminal division of Marion County District Court as of Oct. 25. Information often is not available until more than a week after hearings. Journal entries must be checked before they are filed.
Ervin Ray Goossen, 1463 Eagle Rd., Hillsboro; charge of criminal damage to property dismissed Oct. 23.
Ida M. French, 328 Lincoln St., Marion; pleaded no contest to possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia Oct. 8, sentenced to 12 months probation in lieu of 120 days jail, ordered to pay $263.
Jordan Allen Reid, 107 S. Jefferson St., Hillsboro; pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor theft Oct. 8, pretrial hearing set for Nov. 12.
Kevin Tidwell, 301 N. Cedar St., Hillsboro; charge of giving a worthless check dismissed Oct. 7.


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Advantage of the lastest version of #Autofocus (superfocus) over #GTD
People that know me a bit know that I'm a big fan of GTD (Getting Things Done), the personal productivity methodology created by David Allen. However, that did not prevent me from trying a few other approaches, one of them being "AutoFocus" by Mark Forster (please note that there is now a new system: SuperFocus).
Although GTD undoubtedly helped my greatly reduce the level of stress associated with all my work to do, I still sometimes feel the problem of procrastination. Having all my commitments written down allows me to relax and… do something else! Indeed, I work better under pressure, so this is not really a problem. Yet, sometimes, I envy people who can just crush through things and get them done.
This is where AutoFocus comes to play for me. Out of its simplicity (as compared to GTD; yet, I'm convinced that GTD is easy and I wrote about this earlier here – David Allen himself tells it!) there's a rule that forces its users to achieve some things. That rule states that you can't turn a page until you've worked on all of the right column (urgent or stuff not yet finished).
This is powerful! As you know there are other things you would like to work on other pages, you're forced by the system to first finish urgent or previous stuff.
Indeed, this refrain yourself from going too fast and thus creates an expectation feeling. By forcing you to slow down it indeed speeds up the finishing of tasks. Really what I needed!
Of course, it won't prevent anyone from surfing and emailing, but at least, some more things will get done.
What's more, you can combine this with GTD by forcing yourself to work at least on one task on each page of your GTD system (which is easy with mine since it's paper-based).
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Led by Elizabeth Glavan's (Edina, Minn.) match-high 19 digs and Kirsten Morrison's (North Reading, Mass.) nine kills and .692 hitting percentage, volleyball made quick work of Rivier University on the first day of the MIT Quad Invitational at DuPont Athletic Center.
With Friday's win the Beacons pushed their record back over the .500 mark as they now stand at 13-12 on the season. For Rivier they dropped to 18-6 with the loss also ending a eight-match win-streak which started on October 3. It also marked only the third time this season that the Raiders have been shutout.
In game one the Beacons handed Rivier a 25-21 loss to take a 1-0 lead on the scoreboard. From there UMB cruised to a 25-12 victory in the second, before clinching the non-conference win in the third following a 25-16 win.
Not only did Glavan post a match-high 19 digs, but she also finished with a team-best 14 service receptions in front of Corrine Porter (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and Patsy Boland (Chicago, Ill.) who each recorded 10 service receptions.
Morrison paced the offense, which recorded a .228 hitting percentage, scoring her nine kills on 13 attempts. Julia Murphy (Canton, Mass.) was second on the team with eight spikes, followed by Boland's seven. Megan Pollock (Wilton, Calif.) tallied 25 assists and had one of the Beacons eight aces. At the end line it was all Porter as she scored three aces.
At the net the Beacons defense tallied 7.5 total blocks, with Murphy recording one solo stop and four block assists. Bri Sousa (Swansea, Mass.) notched one solo block of her own, while also tallying a block assist. Morrison was just as solid as she finished with three block assists.
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Josefa Vosanibola is currently (June 2005) Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs.
Miscellaneous quotes
- "I fear God and if He is there for me, who else can be against me." (10 June 2005, Explaining his refusal to have police protection or bodyguards, despite threats to the lives of some of his cabinet colleagues).
Speech to the House of Representatives, 12 August 2005
Thoughts on Christianity
- "It was the scriptures that urged the people of this land to be tolerant and forgiving of others, even though they disagreed with their values and ways of life."
- "Instead we tell the church to shut its mouth and even condemn it when at times it chooses to illuminate issues on a spiritual and moral basis, when it points to the need for tolerance, repentance, forgiving and sharing — the same principles it professed in the early days that chartered the course of modern day."
- "Indeed all people of this country owe a vote of gratitude to the church for what it has done to this country in the course of our civilisation. I urge us to recognise this and offer our thanks to the church for its part in shaping the course of our history."
- "Repentance, tolerance, forgiveness and sharing to name a few, are some divinely empowered words and processes without which it is difficult to see, how we could be here today as an active member of the international community."
Thoughts on the chiefly system
- "Fijians understand that unless their sovereignty is reinstated their status is subject to the manoeuvre of politicking. They feel that their status is devoid of its proper authority and spirit. When Fijians continue to feel this way, its impact on the longer term stability and security of our country is a matter that should be addressed and resolved amicably."
Comments on the Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill
Source: Fiji Live, 22 November 2005
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NEW YORK - A new Dan Brown novel is coming in May, and the subject is Dante.
Doubleday announced Tuesday that Brown's book is called "Inferno," named for Dante's epic journey in verse. Brown again will feature Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, the protagonist for his blockbuster "The Da Vinci Code" and for the million-selling follow-up "The Lost Symbol." The book might seem familiar in other ways, as Brown again takes on a masterpiece of Western civilization: "The Da Vinci Code" centered on an iconic painting, the Mona Lisa.
Brown may also be returning to the religious controversies of "The Da Vinci Code," when he infuriated some Catholics by suggesting that Jesus and Mary Magdalene had children. Dante himself was a Catholic who was critical of church leaders.
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Financial, Economic Crisis Seriously Affects Health
We face a severe financial crisis of unprecedented dimensions in a world that has never before been so closely connected and interdependent. The consequences are global. The situation is volatile. The current financial crisis is rapidly becoming an economic crisis and threatens to become a social crisis in many countries.
The crisis comes at a time when commitment to global health has never been higher. It comes in the midst of the most ambitious drive in history to reduce poverty and distribute the benefits of our modern society, including those related to health, more evenly and fairly in this world - the Millennium Development Goals.
A previous effort to use health as the route to socioeconomic development, launched in 1978, was followed almost immediately by a fuel crisis, soaring oil prices, and the debt crisis of the early 1980s. In the international response to these crises, mistakes were made when budgets were shifted away from investments in the social sectors, most notably health and education. Many countries are still suffering the legacy of these errors.
It is not yet clear what the current financial crisis will mean for low-income and emerging economies, but many predictions are highly pessimistic. In the face of a global recession, fiscal pressures in affluent countries may prompt cuts to official development assistance. Worse still, is the prospect of cuts in social spending - health, education and social protection - that many countries, especially low-income countries, may be forced to undertake. Both of these responses have occurred in the past. And both could be as equally devastating for health, development, security and prosperity as they were in the past.
It is essential therefore to learn from past mistakes and counter this period of economic downturn by increasing investment in health and the social sector. There are several strong reasons supporting this line of action.
First, to protect the poor. Rising food and fuel prices along with employment insecurity are among the factors leading to increasing inequities during an economic downturn. In this context, impoverishing health care expenditures - that in "good" times push more than 100 million persons annually into poverty - are likely to increase dramatically. Inevitably, it is the most vulnerable who suffer the most; the poor, the marginalized, children, women, disabled, the elderly, and those with chronic illness. Stronger social safety nets are urgently needed to protect the most vulnerable in rich and poor countries.
Second, to promote economic recovery. Investment in the social sectors is investment in human capital. Healthy human capital is the foundation of economic productivity and can accelerate recovery towards economic stability.
Third, to promote social stability. Equitable distribution of health care is a critical contributor to social cohesion. Social cohesion is the best protection against social unrest, nationally and internationally. Healthy, productive, and stable populations are always an asset, but most especially in a time of crisis.
Fourth, to generate efficiency. Pre-payment with pooling of resources is the most efficient way of financing health expenditure. Out-of-pocket expenditure at the point of service is the least efficient, and the most impoverishing - already pushing millions below the poverty line each year. A commitment to universal coverage not only protects the poor, it is the most affordable and efficient way of using limited resources.
Fifth, to build security. A world that is greatly out of balance in health is neither stable nor secure. Robust health systems are essential to maintain surveillance and response capacity in the face of pandemic threats. The lack of investment in sub-Saharan African health systems in the 1980s meant they were tragically unprepared for the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the decade that followed.
We must not repeat the mistakes of the past. We cannot afford, in this time of crisis, to squander our investments, to abandon our drive for greater balance in this world, which I firmly believe is a marker of civilized society. I am calling on all governments and political leaders to maintain their efforts to strengthen and improve the performance of their health systems, to protect the health of the people of the world, and in particular of those most fragile, in face of the present financial and economic crisis.


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Nik Fazila binti Nik Mohamed Shihabuddin
Group Managing Director
Age: 52 years
Nationality: Malaysian
- Bachelor of Economics (Accounting), Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
- Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
- Chartered Accountant, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
- Associate Member, Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia
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Group Managing Director
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28 December 2017
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Nik Fazila joined CCM in March 2012 as Director, Finance. On 1 May 2016, she was appointed as the Group Chief Operating Officer cum Chief Financial Officer overseeing the functions of Group Human Resources, Group Information Technology & Systems and Office Services, while still holding the role as Chief Financial Officer. On 28 December 2017, she was appointed to the board as Group Managing Director upon the completion of the corporate demerger exercise.
Nik Fazila has more than 25 years of experience in the field of accounting, finance, business assurance and various corporate transactions. She started her career with Price Waterhouse (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers - PwC) in the audit and business advisory services, and was with PwC for 10 years from 1988 to 1998. Her last position at PwC was as Senior Manager, Audit & Business Advisory.
She has also served three (3) Main Board of public listed companies in Malaysia, as General Manager Finance and Chief Financial Officer. During her tenure at those public listed companies, apart from accounting, finance and treasury, she was involved in various corporate transactions, namely merger and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, creditors' scheme of arrangement and capital repayment exercises. The listed companies that she had worked for were SapuraTelecommunication Berhad, KUB Malaysia Berhad and UDA Holdings Berhad. Her last employment prior to joining CCM was as Chief Financial Officer of Biotropics Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.


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State of WMS: Upgrade Time
According to our 2010 Software User survey, nearly half of all logistics operations using a WMS are looking to upgrade over the next 12 months. Our technology correspondent explains why and then introduces us to a shipper that's on the brink of revolutionizing its warehouse operations.
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The grandfather of the supply chain software sector, the venerable warehouse management system (WMS), held on to the top spot in its class last year. Logistics Management's 2010 Software User Survey revealed that these useful systems continued to gain ground in 2009 and will penetrate the market even more this year despite the continuing economic woes being reported by many of its traditional users.
Our survey told us that WMS is being utilized by 53 percent of responding supply chain and logistics managers, while 27 percent report that they plan to upgrade or buy new systems this year. Of those shippers in the shopping mode, 38 percent are currently evaluating vendors, 10 percent are actually in the process of selecting a vendor, and 19 percent are already in the midst of making the purchase.
With WMS standing out as one of the most mature sectors of the supply chain software market, it stands to reason that the top market driver this year is the fundamental need to upgrade an existing system. Other drivers, according to the LM survey, include the need for improved real-time control, inventory deployment, label printing, and labor management.
Greg Aimi, research director with AMR Research in Boston, validates these findings, saying that his firm's research pinpoints WMS as a stable market, despite the economic downturn. "WMS is in a changeover cycle right now, being that many solutions were put in place in the mid to late 1990s," says Aimi. "These applications typically have a 10-year to 15-year lifecycle, so we're at the point where many shippers are looking to upgrade and replace their antiquated solutions."
Aimi also points to an increased interest in network design—the attempt to figure out optimal inventory placement within the four walls of the warehouse—with driving some of the interest in WMS. Add offshore manufacturing and demand-driven inventory to the mix, says Aimi, and the result is a very different supply chain than the one most shippers were using 15 years ago. "That's lead a lot of companies to buy a new WMS that can handle those changes," says Aimi.
The recession has also affected the WMS space, where Aimi is seeing frugal shippers outsourcing their warehouse and distribution activities to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in an effort to save money and resources. Those 3PLs now need robust WMS capabilities to handle the increased workload; and, in turn, are helping to drive sales in the space. "As companies have downsized and gotten rid of staff, they're looking more and more at outside parties that specialize in warehouse and distribution," says Aimi, who has seen numerous 3PLs migrate over from in-house, legacy-built applications to off-the-shelf software packages. "We're seeing the 3PLs partnering with the WMS vendors to add more software as they take on new clients," he adds.
Market drivers
Robert Hood, senior manager at supply chain consulting firm Capgemini, says a lot has happened since those initial WMS installations were put into place, and the systems available on today's market are much more sophisticated than those original solutions. "They're very alluring for shippers in search of advanced capabilities that their previous solutions didn't provide," says Hood.
Like Aimi, Hood says the highest amount of new activity involves 3PLs that are striving to meet their own customers' specific WMS requirements. To answer the call, many 3PLs are using multiple WMS installations.
The variety is mainly due to the inheritance of client systems, or the purchase of specialized, best-of-breed solutions from vendors like Manhattan or Red Prairie. By choosing these systems over those offered by ERPs, for example, shippers gain expanded software functionality and expertise that larger providers can't always provide. According to Hood, obsolescence is also playing a role in the WMS sector's growth. He says that happens when vendors consolidate or close up shop, or when older systems become too expensive to warrant updating. The trend is forcing some shippers to upgrade or purchase new systems, or risk losing both support and capabilities. "In some cases there's no opportunity to go back to the existing provider," says Hood, "so companies are forced to take a look at what's available now and replace what they've been using with something new."
Even with the positive momentum caused by these top WMS drivers, the sector can't escape the negative impact of the global downturn. Finalizing a WMS market report at press time, Steve Banker, director of supply chain solutions for analyst firm ARC Advisory Group, hinted that revenues for smaller WMS vendors were down by 20 percent so far in 2010 compared to 2009, with larger providers feeling a smaller pinch.
"There are upgrades going on, but there's still less activity than last year," says Banker, whose own research reveals that most vendors think the worst of the recession is behind them. "They tell me that the project pipeline is improving, and there are new deals out there."
Hood expects slow, steady improvement in the overall supply chain software market in 2010, with WMS benefitting from that rising tide. He expects some vendor consolidation to take place, but says most shippers will stick with one of two schools of thought: Go to ERP providers like Oracle or SAP for comprehensive solutions that include WMS, or take the best-of-breed route with companies like Manhattan or Red Prairie.
Expect the best-of-breeds to expand their footprints in the market and offer even more comprehensive supply chain solutions, says Hood, in an effort to go head-to-head with the ERP providers. "The ERPs are becoming one-stop-shops where companies can get it all," says Hood. "This wasn't always a problem for the best-of-breeds, but SAP and Oracle have enhanced their capabilities and offer more complexity and depth of functionality that shippers are looking for from their WMS."
However, the question remains: Are shippers really maximizing the full capabilities of their WMS once the systems are in place, or are they just scratching the surface?
"Like any piece of software, WMS has a lot more functionality than what's actually being used," says Banker, who sees the rush to install and implement the systems as a primary driver of that trend. "Companies want the system in on time and on budget, so they simplify things and never come back to see what more their systems can be doing."
Half Price Books: Kissing manual systems good-bye
One company that's not rushing into anything is Dallas-based Half Price Books. The company has taken plenty of time to select the right vendor and even push its rollout date back three months to ensure a smoother implementation.
This family-run firm posted growth—sales were up 7 percent in 2009 over 2008—during one of the nation's worst recessions. And and when it rolls out its new WMS from Manhattan Associates in May, the company says it plans to take full advantage of all of the system's capabilities. In fact, the discount book retailer—which previously relied on a manual warehousing system—has certainly taken its time with the process, which started with a Request for Proposal sent out to multiple WMS vendors in 2009. "We used a lot of different filters to get it down to three vendor options," recalls Eric James, the bookseller's distribution manager.
James says the company's top criteria included a system that would work on a .NET platform, a vendor that was familiar with retailing, and a robust customer support network. It also had to be scalable and able to manage the warehousing activities for a company that's nearly doubled in size from to 109 stores, up from 60 in 1990.
Half Price Books has stores in 16 states, with each location carrying a variety of new and used books, music, movies, and games. The company continues to grow, having recently opened new stores in the Chicago area, Omaha, Neb., and Oklahoma City. The firm buys and sells "anything printed or recorded except yesterday's newspaper," according to James. "Preserving and recycling resources and entertainment of every form is our business."
The firm's new WMS will manage its traditional, fulfillment-type warehouse from a wholesale perspective, says James, while also managing the company's retail distribution. That distribution network includes unique inventory for each of its locations. James says that the WMS will also handle the "Big Kahuna" of the firm's supply chain operation, its assortment process. Using that process, Half Price Books purchases tractor-trailer loads of publishers' returns, sight and condition unseen.
"We have very little invoice or manifest detail for these shipments," James explains, "but as we process them we need to collect the individual item data and the depth of quantity for all of those items."
With the help of its WMS, Half Price Books will be able to gain visibility of those shipments, make intelligent distribution decisions, and track the inventory at the item level across the supply chain. "We have no idea what individual SKUs are in those shipments, but we have to be able to collect that data and automate it quickly," says James. "We've never been able to do that before."
Half Price Books will also be using its WMS to manage a complex processing system based on the individual inventory requirements of each store location, where inventory visibility is critical to purchasing decisions. Also crucial is the handling of publisher returns, damaged merchandise, and other unique items that can quickly choke up an inefficient warehousing system.
James sees the WMS as an ultimate facilitator for Half Price Books' inventory and fulfillment challenges, and calls it a "building block for other systems to tie into." He expects proper allocation of inventory, access to inventory data and reports, and improved shipment visibility to be the top benefits provided by the WMS.
"We have a vast inventory, but sometimes we can't see it," says James. "Through this automated system we'll have the hard data we need to be able to make better purchase decisions, allocate inventory, and price items correctly. That will translate into streamlined processes across our entire supply chain."
About the AuthorBridget McCrea, Editor Bridget McCrea is a Contributing Editor for Logistics Management based in Clearwater, Fla. She has covered the transportation and supply chain space since 1996 and has covered all aspects of the industry for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review. She can be reached at , or on Twitter
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