text:
I. Enterprise's state-owned equity transactions
This week, the volume of concluded transactions of state-owned equities of enterprises of CBEX reached RMB6.193 billion, with a drop over the previous week. The projects transferred to non-stated-owned entities accounted for 62.5% in terms of numbers and 17.81% in terms of volume of concluded transactions. It indicates that CBEX plays an important role in providing services for mixed ownership and it is an important platform for non-public capitals to participate in restructuring of state-owned enterprises. The power generation and supply, business service and finance industries ranked the top three. The project of "100% of stock equity and creditor's rights of RMB687.57013889 million of Beijing Hua An Tai Investment Co., Ltd" owned by a subordinate company of China Huadian Corporation was transferred to a private enterprise through dynamic quoting.
The total amount of newly listed projects reached RMB1.456 billion, with a large increase over the previous week. The real estate, non-metallic mineral products as well as coal mining and washing industries ranked the top three. The project of "100% of stock equity of Sichuan Huayu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd" owned by a subordinate company of China National Petroleum Corporation was listed at a price of RMB1.087 billion as a key project of this week.
II. Financing and investment promotion projects as well as projects concerning non-state-owned equity
This week, CBEX promoted a number of financing and investment promotion projects. The project of Caofeidian Bonded Warehousing and Logistics Center of the Investment Promotion and Cooperation Bureau of Caofeidian Industrial Zone of Tangshan (Hebei), the project of the Training and Incubation Center of Tangshan Bay Eco-City as well as the projects concerning the cultural and creative industries were listed, intending to raise funds ranged from RMB10 million to RMB5.6 billion.
Concerning non-state-owned equity, the project for transfer of land use right related to the state-owned land located at Minyun County (Beijing) and owned by Beijing Shunxing Guangsha Real Estate Development Co., Ltd was listed at a price of RMB152 million. The building area on the land reaches 15,051.94 square meters. The land was classified as land used for housing under the latest overall plan, with a plot ratio of 1.5. It covers an area of 38 mu (2.53 hectares) and can be expanded to about 100 mu (6.67 hectares) to the surrounding areas. It can be used to develop first-class commercial houses or build low-rent houses and economically affordable houses or used by the transferee at its own will.
III. Projects at professional platforms of CBEX
This week, the professional platforms of CBEX also listed a number of key projects. The project of "custody assets related to the debts of Beijing Huapu Industrial Group Co., Ltd, Beijing Huapu International Building Co., Ltd and Beijing Zhongdi Real Estate Development Co., Ltd" owned by the Dongcheng District Branch and Chaoyang District Branch of Agricultural Bank of China Limited was listed at a price of RMB450 million at Beijing Financial Assets Exchange. The total creditor's rights reach RMB799 million.
IV. Dynamic quoting projects
This week, 39 dynamic quoting projects were listed, including projects of physical assets of administrative institutions, vehicle assets and large-scale property in kind, with a total startup listing price of RMB21 million. A total of 76 dynamic quoting projects were concluded, with a turnover of RMB964 million, including projects of physical assets of administrative institutions and vehicle assets that were concluded at a premium rate of 190.97% and 51.46% respectively.


text:
By travelwriter
TGV, the 'Train à Grande Vitesse' is the fastest way to travel to more than 1400 destinations in Europe. With record-breaking speeds of up to 320 km/h, whether your destination is on the other side of France or beyond the borders you'll reach it in just a few hours, and with magnificent views of the French countryside. The electric, high-speed TGV, operated by SNCF, transports over 130 million passengers to their destinations every year. The is second only to Japan's Shinkansen train. France is, quite rightly, very proud of its bullet train service!
…read more
Source: Travelblog.co.za
Posted on March 30, 2013 in Travel Blog Feed Leave a comment

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hide Forgot
Description of problem:
I upgraded to EL5 server. The name of the machine is no longer displayed on the
graphical login screen, so I cannot tell which machine I'm logging into. (I
share a single keyboard and display for several machines.)
This seems to be an EL5 regression.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
This bug/component is not included in scope for RHEL-5.11.0 which is the last RHEL5 minor release. This Bugzilla will soon be CLOSED as WONTFIX (at the end of RHEL5.11 development phase (Apr 22, 2014)). Please contact your account manager or support representative in case you need to escalate this bug.
Thank you for submitting this request for inclusion in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. We've carefully evaluated the request, but are unable to include it in RHEL5 stream. If the issue is critical for your business, please provide additional business justification through the appropriate support channels (https://access.redhat.com/site/support).


text:
Monday is here already. May it bring you many smiles!
If you recall, last week I used a haiku rule created by the website AhaPoetry. The site provided a variety of elements to use when writing a haiku. Today I selected #42 which suggests avoiding all reference to yourself in the haiku. Here goes…
in dry, sandy earth
the cacti grows prickly spines—
blooms orange in sunshine
Do your poems illustrate how you are feeling or do you write them about someone/thing else?
Have a wonderful week!


text:
Elizabeth attended Blue Heron Academy of healing Arts and sciences in 2005, where she studied Medical Massage Therapy, Anatamy and Physiology, Therapeutic Modalities and Clinical Practice upon the recommendation of the Director of the Academy. Elizabeth earned the title Certified Clinical Massage Therapist. Elizabeth then went on to take the National Board examination in Massage Therapy and became a certified member of the American Medical Massage Association. Elizabeth also has an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Northwestern Michigan College and is currently working towards her Bachelors Degree in Integrated Sciences and Education from Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth has been practicing massage therapy for the past 6 years in different settings such as Chiropractic and Physical Therapy clinics as well as spa settings, which has given her the opportunity to help her clients achieve total body and mind relaxation, recover from surgeries and receive treatment in order to prevent illness and pain.
Elizabeth provides massage therapy services at the Chiropractic Health Center on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment. Gift Certificates are available!
Massage Services:
Swedish Massage
A full body massage using light to medium pressure and the technique of effleurage. Relieves muscle tension, stimulates circulation, increases serotonin levels, improves muscle tone and promotes complete body and mind relaxation.
Medical Massage
Very similar to the Medical Massage. A medium to firm pressure therapeutic massage that includes stretching and compression techniques. Rehabilitates soft tissue dysfunction that can result from physical labor, lifting weights or sports related injuries. Promotes flexibility, reduces swelling, relieves muscle tension and alleviates muscle fatigue.
Prenatal Massage
Because pregnant women experience numerous structural, physiological and emotional changes and discomforts, the prenatal massage provides a safe and effective way to address their most common complaints. Massage Therapy can aid moms to be by improving circulation, relieving mental and physical fatigue, and addressing recurring problems such as leg cramps, sciatica, back pain and water retention. In the prenatal massage Elizabeth implements a modified Swedish Massage according to your needs.
Half Hour: $35
Hour and a half: $105


text:
The Anna Ceruti wedding dresses is known for its unique and elegant style. Structured dresses, luxurious fabrics, but with a distinctive, elegant, clean line. The focus is on sophisticated cuts, quality materials and extreme taste and style. An experienced team of seamstresses, led by designer Anna Ceruti make every bride dreams come true, except that each dress is unique.
Tags 2011 Wedding Dresses Collection Anna Ceruti 2011 hairstyle wedding Wedding Dresses Wedding Dresses Collection
Check Also
Wedding Dresses In Different Countries
Every bride looks gorgeous on her special day, but some from different countries seem to ...


text:
Covered Carafe 1.0L Light Blue
Brrr, give that chilly drink a zip-up. The clever Covered Carafe features a patented drip-free pouring lip and a removable neoprene cover that keeps beverages cold longer and acts as a full coverage drink coozie. Pour your heart out."
1 liter capacity. Designed to fit neatly into most fridge doors.Country of Origin: DK
Material: Glass, Stainless Steel, Neoprene
Customer Reviews
- Reviews


text:
Happy New Year to you all! The holidays were wonderful to us, and we certainly hope they were wonderful to you and your family as well. It's always nice to take some time off and take a little break from things to be with the family during the holiday season. The past two weeks were wonderful, and now it's time to start a brand new year!
Before we get into the Couples Challenge for the month, we'd like to welcome all the new readers of Learning Domestic Discipline! If you've decided to begin domestic discipline as a New Year's resolution, you've made an excellent choice! Again we welcome you, we wish you the very best of luck with your journey, and we certainly hope you find the Learning Domestic Discipline website andbook helpful along the way.
Every new month brings a new Couples Challenge here at Learning Domestic Discipline, and it's time for January's challenge! The holidays and New Year are about feeling good and starting fresh with a "brand new you", and both of those things can be accomplished with this challenge. This challenge is all about making your partner feel good about themselves by giving them a daily reminder. We have a feeling your partner is going to like the new you!
Compliment your partner daily. Even the smallest compliment can help them feel much better about themselves and build their self-esteem, regardless of what mood they're in at any given moment.
When was the last time you said, "Honey, you look great today," or "You really did a great job with handling the kids today. I know it was stressful, but you really impressed me," to your partner? Compliments like these not only let your partner know that you're paying attention to and appreciating the small things, but they also make your partner feel good about themselves. Compliments build self-esteem, and high self-esteem from one or both partners brings happiness to the relationship.
Some of you may already do this on a daily basis, which is wonderful. Maybe a second compliment a day can be your challenge for the month. Either way, it's important to compliment your partner regularly to keep building happiness in the relationship, and the home.
If you've missed past Couples Challenges, you can find them with these links:
May Couples Challenge:The Rules (a must for beginners)
June Couples Challenge:Great Qualities – Part I
July Couples Challenge:Great Qualities – Part II
August Couples Challenge:Confessions
September Couples Challenge:Planning Improvement
October Couples Challenge:Spontaneity
November Couples Challenge:Gratitude
Good luck with the challenge!


text:
Croatia is a country of many natural wonders and historical beauties worthy of your visit. National parks and nature parks in Croatia are some of the most beautiful artworks of nature, and lucky for us all they are relatively close to the city of Split. We organize National parks trips from Split to Plitvice Lakes, Kornati islands and Krka Waterfalls and we are proud to be among the leading tourist agencies in Split.
National park Krka is one of the most popular tours in Dalmatia, located about an hour's drive from Split. Krka waterfalls national park is the only national park in Europe where you can enjoy swimming inside the park, making it a perfect combination of natural beauty, historical heritage and relaxation.
Plitvice Lakes national park is a bit further to the North, but is the most popular national park in Croatia. The park is listed as one of the top ten national parks in the world and is under UNESCO's protection. The string of lakes and waterfalls are equally beautiful in all seasons.
Do not miss the unique chance to swim under the waterfalls in the National park Krka and visit the UNESCO world heritage site St. James Chatedral


text:
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Intel waffled Wednesday a day after the chipmaker reported fourth-quarter profits that were 10 percent higher, though the company warned it expects sales for the first quarter to fall 15 percent.
Intel INTC, +1.67% stock had advanced in earlier trading, yet dipped by 88 cents to $30.50, with 112 million shares of the stock changing hands.
Late Tuesday, the world's largest maker of semiconductor chips said its net income for the period, less acquisition-related charges, was $2.6 billion, or 38 cents a share. That's a penny better than what analysts surveyed by First Call/Thomson Financial had expected the company to earn.
In the year earlier quarter, Intel's net income was $2.1 billion, or 30 cents a share.
Revenue for the fourth quarter rose 6 percent over last year to $8.7 billion, compared with sales of $8.2 billion the year earlier. The revenue number is flat with third quarter sales.
"It's a little less than the world was anticipating," remarked Jack Geraghty, an analyst at Gerard Klauer Mattison & Co. "I sure as heck didn't have down 15 percent sequential revenue in the first quarter."
Revenue predictions from Wall Street analysts had ranged from $8.7 billion to $8.78 billion.
"While our confidence and the fundamentals of our business remains high, the near-term outlook has a high degree of uncertainty as the economy falters," Intel Chief Financial Officer Andy Bryant said during the company's earnings conference call.
Intel's stock, as of Tuesday afternoon trading, has fallen 59 percent from its 52-week high of $75.81, set in late August. Its shares shed 75 cents to close at $31.38 Tuesday and moved up marginally to $31.69 in after-hours trading.
"The worst is already factored into the stock," said Ashok Kumar, an analyst at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. "There wasn't any major negative surprise, per se."
Breakin' it down
Intel, like numerous other technology companies, warned in December about lackluster quarterly sales during its fourth quarter, which was plagued by waning PC demand as well as an overall economic slowdown. See full story.
"The corporate and consumer markets remain slower than expected in Europe and in the United States," said Paul Otellini, executive vice president and general manager, Intel Architecture Group, during the company's conference call Tuesday afternoon.
Otellini added that business in Japan and China remains "robust," based upon domestic sales.
While the company didn't provide specific numbers for some of its business groups, it did say that microprocessor and flash memory unit shipments set a record in the fourth quarter, while chipset and motherboard unit shipments were down sequentially. Otellini pointed out, though, that the company expects a "cooling off" of flash memory chip demand.
Meanwhile, the average selling prices for microprocessors were flat with the third quarter.
Sales pressure
"2001, essentially, will be a wash in terms of earnings, even if second half recovers. The best the company can do is dig itself out of the hole it put itself in the first half," Piper Jaffray's Kumar said.
Intel's Otellini said during the conference call that the company expects to experience "seasonal strengthening" in the second half of 2001. He also pointed out that Intel is on track to introduce its Brookdale SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory) chipset aimed at lower cost platforms in the second half of the year.
Additionally, Intel predicted Tuesday that due to economic uncertainty, revenue for the first quarter of 2001 will be down 15 percent, plus or minus several points, vs. the fourth quarter. Additionally, gross margin percentage for the first quarter is predicted to be 58 percent, plus or minus a couple of points, and down from 63 percent in the fourth quarter.
"You're probably going to see the worst is happening now and going to gradually get better," Gerard Klauer's Geraghty commented.
Meanwhile, research and development in 2001 are expected to be approximately $4.3 billion. Bryant said during the conference call that Intel's goal is to achieve a gross margin percentage for 2001 "at least equal to the actual gross margin realized in the first quarter."
The Santa Clara, Calif., company also said it will "phase out" production at its computer systems plant in Puerto Rico by mid-2001. The plant employs approximately 1,360 people.
"Given the softness in the economy, we will monitor spending and headcount growth carefully," Bryant divulged. "Hiring has been curtailed and nearly all office building projects have been stopped or postponed."
In other Intel news, the company said Monday that it would buy Xircom Inc. XIRC a maker of mobile computing gear, for $748 million. See full story.


text:
Liquor law violation
The state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement re-
ported that Big Dawg's Bar and Grille, 710 Lawrence Ave.,
Ellwood City, violated state liquor laws on five dates in
late 2010 in a citation issued Jan. 24.
Greg Ottaviani, Big Dawg's owner, said Thursday that the issues had been resolved with no sanctions against his establishment.
He said the charges dealt with employee training requirements and that the bar is now in full compliance with the regulations.
Accident reported
Two people avoided injury Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle accident on Route 51 in Darlington Township.
State police said Riley Miller, 19, of East Palestine, Ohio, was traveling north on Route 51 around 5:50 p.m., when his vehicle slid on ice just east of Anderson Road and struck a second vehicle, belonging to Lori Ramus, 49, of Columbiana, Ohio.
State police said Ramus' vehicle was stopped along the road's east berm.
Lisa Cubarney, 44, of 1502 Hanna St., New Castle, by Ellwood City police around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in Ellwood City.
Police reported a blood-alcohol level of 0.133 percent.


text:
The leader who has given up on controlling her members.
The 2nd oldest and the youngest member who has too much energy and misuse it.
The 3rd oldest who always get defeated first out of the league.
-That's so cuteㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I was wondering where's Minah in that pictureㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Look at Minah in the bottomㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-They look like real siblingsㅋㅋㅋ
-Seems like they have a very nice and close relationship with each otherㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I swear Bang Minah is the cutest human I've ever seen in this whole world..
-I didn't even know Minah is in the pictureㅋㅋㅋ
-Sojin is the only one who looks peacefulㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Minah is the point of the whole pictureㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Everyone, Minah is IN the pictureㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I thought Minah is not even in the pictureㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Took me a while to find Minahㅋㅋㅋ
-That's how siblings would treat each other in real lifeㅋㅋㅋ
-Am I the only one who likes to see them treating each other like this? It's just so funnyㅋㅋㅋ
-Hul.. I didn't know Yura was older than Minah..
-I love Girls Dayㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Why are they so cute..ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Minah is stealing my attentionㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I hope Girls Day will last for a long long time<3


text: We received a very special gift from a very special friend. She brought us three Amaryllis plants to journal and watch grow. Our science journalist is responsible for measuring, drawing a diagram, and writing about the plants everyday. We're very excited about how much they have grown, and when they'll bloom.


text:
Amazon are still working on what they call a high-end computer screen for the kitchen, currently named Amazon Kabinet. The device, as explained by the Wall Street Journal deep into their article about the failure of Amazon's Fire phone, is a tablet like device that will allow you to connect to the internet and issue voice commands. Made especially for the kitchen, it will hopefully let you to browse recipes, watch how-to videos and purchase items from Amazon all while you are cooking.
The technology seems to build on the success of their Amazon Echo gadget which acts as something of a voice-operated personal assistant. It will update the hands-free, voice-activated technology to give it a screen that will allow you to view apps or web pages. In doing so, Amazon Kabinet could be a big deal for people looking to design a great post-modern kitchen, and those of us who are always looking for exciting new ways to make cooking simpler. Don't know the perfect amount of water to add to your meal? You can just ask and see the answer pop up before you. Want to access a recipe? You can browse it while you cook without having to stop what you're doing.
Amazon Kabinet, or whatever it is eventually named when it is released, isn't just exciting as a stand-alone piece of technology – although t is certain that a shiny screen gadget similar to Amazon Kabinet will become an important part of every future kitchen's design. It is exciting because of how it can be integrated with any of the other innovations Amazon have invested in. Services like Amazon Fresh, which allow customers to have food quickly delivered to their home with just one click, will probably work with the Kabinet to give customers a full, 21st century, hi-tech kitchen. It will also allow Amazon to have a monopoly over one of the biggest aspects of how we live – the preparation and consumption of food – as well as the entire way we interact with the kitchen.


text:
(905) 278-1705
The Royal Canadian Legion was formed in 1926 with a membership of 50,000. The Legion's commitment to the Remembrance of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom is as valid today as it was then.
Today the Legion is one of the largest community service organizations in Canada with more than 360,000 members and approximately 1,500 branches in Canada, the USA and Europe.
As well as service to veterans and the community, the Legion has a strong and continuing commitment in promoting Canada's contribution to world peace, the protection of Canadian sovereignty and the preservation of national unity.
As the years take their toll on Canada's veteran population, the Legion needs the infusion of new blood in order to maintain the many services provided by The Royal Canadian Legion to communities across Canada.
Membership was originally restricted to those who had served in Canada's Armed Forces and Merchant Navy. The Royal Canadian Legion is proud of its military heritage and still maintains close ties with the Armed Forces today; however, over the years, categories of membership have evolved to include other members of the community. Find out how you can join!
You may be eligible for voting membership in a Canadian branch of The Royal Canadian Legion if you are a Canadian citizen or Commonwealth subject and are of federal voting age. You may be eligible for Non-Voting membership if you are a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation.
There are four membership categories, each with different qualifications. The criteria for each category are as follows:
You may be eligible for Ordinary membership if you have served or are serving in:
If you do not qualify for Ordinary membership you may be eligible for Associate membership if you:
If you do not qualify for Ordinary or Associate membership but support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion you may apply for Affiliate Voting membership.
If you are a non-Canadian citizen or a non-Commonwealth subject from an Allied nation and support the aims and objects of The Royal Canadian Legion, you may apply for Affiliate Non-Voting membership. These members shall have the same rights as all other members except the rights to vote and hold office. A member admitted under this Section is not permitted to apply for voting status unless otherwise qualified.
Click here for a Membership Application
35 Front Street North, Mississauga, ON L5H 2E1 • Telephone: 905-278-1705
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 pm to 1:00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm


text:
Mon, 28 May 2012
Michael and Melissa help underscore your Memorial Day weekend, by running down the latest and greatest in movies, TV, DVD, Blu-ray, Netflix, Hulu, Books, Music, and Theatre. Plus! The guest stars of Veronica Mars, Will Smith still has game, Stealing the plot of Jaws 3D, Suffering through bad '70s Hanna-Barbera, Kevin Coster finds his way to basic cable, The Transformers get a revolutionary theme park ride, the new James Bond trailer arrives in the face of controversy, someone needs to put a stop to Baz Luhrmann and Amanda Bynes, and Bruce Jenner: Father of the Year.


text:
Recent Article
Latest News Bits
User Created Meshes
Posted 3 years ago
You can now upload meshes to ROBLOX to use in your game! Textures can be applied as well.
See Archives
Powered by
RoGo is not associated with the content contained on this website and/or the respected owners.
All trademarks, property, and copyrights belong to their respective owners, namely ROBLOX, Inc.
Posted in Reviews
October 25, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Clothing Review: Welcome back the mafia!
By Gidein
Starring the Black Casual Suit. Created by Kestrel's very own LookedDownUpon, this item of apparel will spike the fancy of those who love to indulge themselves in the mafia role play genre, or simply want a roughed up suit to make them look like more of a BA player.
From first impression, the outlines are clearly defined, giving a bold and vibrant shape to the design. The shirt has a masterfully designed collar, creating a untidy but stylish look leading down to the belt, which has a lot of fine detail on it, meeting the expectations of Kestrel clothing you'd be looking for. The cuffs are appealingly small and tidy leading to the suit jack itself, which flows with a nice squared off shape. The shoes are very simple, but allow viewers to focus on the stylish design of the upper body.
The use of mixed brush widths also show the skill put into the design and the overall craftsmanship of the suit. Clean curvy shading is soothing on the eyes and avoids any harsh jagged lines or edges and doesn't dominate or invade the colour of the suit. Each item of the outfit comes at a comforting 10 R$ or 100 Tickets allowing the user to choose either currency, although tickets would be the overall cheaper option.
A general professional look is achieved from the outfit, and would be perfect for businessmen, politicians, or even your casual Robloxian. Kestrel is known for its high quality outfits, and this suit falls nothing short of high quality. The lines are crisp and pixels are barely visible in-game, allowing the wearer to be proud of their outfit and show it off to their fellow Robloxians. The suit has other variations in colours as well for those who want to spice up their outfits jumping into colours such as white and navy blue with variations of shirt colour with a black or even charcoal grey suit jacket.
The hat combinations are endless with this outfit as ROBLOX offers hundreds of black hats, from the original Pinstripe Fedora to the Bowler Hat. From experience, almost any male hair can be worn alongside these hats, as long as you're okay with some of the hair sticking out through the hat – it's all part of the style after all.
LookedDownUpon and Kestrel have brought us another high quality item perfect for your Roblox wardrobe, and is a must buy in today's high flyers community of suit wearing Robloxians. Wearing this suit to your favourite games is sure to make you seem a lot richer than you actually are!


text:
Operations Strategy
wStrategy Formulation
wCompetitive Priorities
wOperations' Role in Corporate Strategy
wStrategy and the Internet
wStrategic Decisions in Operations
wStrategy Deployment
wIssues and Trends in Operations
Four Steps for Strategy Formulation
wDefining a primary task
nWhat is the firm in the business of doing?
wAssessing core competencies
nWhat does the firm do better than anyone else?
wDetermining order winners and order qualifiers
nWhat wins the order?
nWhat qualifies an item to be considered for purchase?
wPositioning the firm
nHow will the firm compete?
Competitive Priorities
Competitive Priorities: Cost
wLincoln Electric
nreduced costs by $10 million a year for 10 years
nskilled machine operators save the company millions that would have been spent on automated equipment
wSouthwest Airlines
none type of airplane facilitates crew changes, record-keeping, maintenance, and inventory costs
ndirect flights mean no baggage transfers
n$30 million annual savings in travel agent commissions by requiring customers to contact the airline directly
Competitive Priorities: Quality
wRitz-Carlton – one customer at a time
nEvery employee is empowered to satisfy a guest's wish
nTeams at all levels set objectives and devise quality action plans
nEach hotel has a quality leader
nQuality reports tracks
lguest room preventive maintenance cycles
lpercentage of check-ins with no waiting
ltime spent to achieve industry-best clean room appearance
nGuest Preference Reports are recorded in a database
Competitive Priorities: Flexibility
wAndersen Windows
nnumber of products offered grew from 28,000 to 86,000
nnumber of errors are down to 1 per 200 truckloads
wCustom Foot Shoe Store:
ncustomer's feet are scanned electronically to capture measurements
ncustom shoes are mailed to the customer's home in weeks
nprices are comparable to off-the-shelf shoes
wNational Bicycle Industrial Company
noffers 11,231,862 variations
ndelivers within two weeks at costs only 10% above standard models
Competitive Priorities: Speed
nadvertises a 15-minute mortgage approval
wL.L. Bean
nships orders the day they are received
nreplenishes its stock twice a week
nproduces electronic testing equipment in five days
wGeneral Electric
nreduces time to manufacture circuit-breaker boxes into three days and dishwashers into 18 hours
nships custom-built computers in two days
nneeds less than 30 minutes to build to order pagers
Operations' Role in Corporate Strategy
wOperations provides support for a differentiated strategy
wOperations serves as a firm's distinctive competence in executing similar strategies better than competitors
Operations Strategy at Wal-Mart
Strategy and the Internet
wInternet can be used to create a distinctive business strategy
wunlimited capacity and a huge market
wall work is done by buyers and sellers and there is no marginal cost
wintegrated value chain is its competitive advantage
Strategy and the Internet (cont.)
wInternet can be used to strengthen existing competitive advantages by integrating new and traditional activities
nGE's Trading Process Network: an automated Web-based purchasing system
lcut average purchasing cost in half
lenabled a much larger group of suppliers to bid on jobs
lcustomers were able to track their orders through shop in real time
lsells $2 billion a month over the Internet
lpurchases 80% of its direct materials online
lreplaced 19,000 sales-order faxes received daily
Strategy and the Internet (cont.)
wLessons from the dot com shakedown
nInternet is the great equalizer
lallows innovations to be copied with little investment
lcompanies may reach larger market
lcustomers have more information and can compare prices and features of their products.
lThese benefits are temporary unless…
nCompanies provide unique value to customer
Strategic Decisions in Operations
Operations Strategy:
Products and Services
nproducts and services are made to customer specifications after an order has been received
nproducts and services are made in anticipation of demand
nproducts and services add options according to customer specifications
Production Strategy:
Processes and technology
none-at-a-time production of a product to customer order
wBatch production
nsystems process many different jobs at the same time in groups (or batches)
wMass production
nlarge volumes of a standard product for a mass market
wContinuous production
nused for very high volume commodity products
Product-Process Matrix
Service Strategy:
Processes and Technology
wProfessional service
nhighly customized and very labor intensive
wService shop
ncustomized and labor intensive
wMass service
nless customized and less labor intensive
wService Factory
nleast customized and least labor intensive
Service-Process Matrix
Operations Strategy:
Capacity and Facility
wCapacity strategic decisions include:
nWhen, how much, and in what form to alter capacity
wFacility strategic decisions include:
nwhether demand should be met with a few large facilities or with several smaller ones
nwhether facilities should focus on serving certain geographic regions, product lines, or customers
nfacility location can also be a strategic decision
Operations Strategy: Human Resources
wWhat is skill levels and degree of autonomy required to operate production system?
wWhat are training requirements and selection criteria?
wWhat are policies on performance evaluations, compensation, and incentives?
wWill workers be salaried, paid an hourly rate, or paid a piece rate?
wWill profit sharing be allowed, and if so, on what criteria?
Operations Strategy: Human Resources (cont.)
wWill workers perform individual tasks or work in teams?
wWill they have supervisors or work in self-managed work groups?
wHow many levels of management will be required?
wWill extensive worker training be necessary?
wShould workforce be cross-trained?
wWhat efforts will be made in terms of retention?
Operations Strategy: Quality
wWhat is target level of quality for our products and services?
wHow will it be measured?
wHow will employees be involved with quality?
wWhat will be the responsibilities of the quality department?
Operations Strategy: Quality (cont.)
wWhat types of systems will be set up to ensure quality?
wHow will quality awareness be maintained?
wHow will quality efforts be evaluated?
wHow will customer perceptions of quality be determined?
wHow will decisions in other functional areas affect quality?
Operations Strategy: Sourcing
wVertical integration
ndegree to which a firm produces parts that go into its products
wStrategic Decisions
nHow much of work should be done outside the firm?
nOn what basis should particular items be made in-house?
nWhen should items be outsourced?
nHow should suppliers be selected?
Operations Strategy: Sourcing (cont.)
nWhat type of relationship should be maintained with suppliers?
nWhat is expected from suppliers?
nHow many suppliers should be used?
nHow can quality and dependability of suppliers be ensured?
nHow can suppliers be encouraged to collaborate?
Operations Strategy: Operating Systems
wHow will operating systems execute strategic decisions?
wHow to align information technology and operations strategic goals?
wHow information technology supports both customer and worker demands for rapid access, storage, and retrieval of information?
wHow information technology support decisions making process related to inventory levels, scheduling priorities, and reward systems?
Strategic Planning
Key Performance Indicators
Robert Kaplan and David
Norton, Strategy Maps:
Converting Intangible
Assets into Tangible
Outcomes (Boston:
Harvard Business School
Press, 2004), Figure 3-2,
p. 67
Balanced Scorecard
Issues and Trends in Operations
wGlobal markets, global sourcing, and global operations
wVirtual companies
wGreater choice, more individualism
wEmphasis on service
wSpeed and flexibility
Issues and Trends in Operations (cont.)
wSupply chains
wCollaborative commerce
wTechnological advances
wKnowledge and ability to learn
wEnvironmental and social responsibilities
Changing Corporation
Source of strength
wPhysical assets
Changing Corporation (cont.)
wVertical integration
wMass production
Changing Corporation (cont.)
Job expectations
wTo compete
wAffordable best


text:
Terminator 6 On the eve of the theatrical release of the big budget "Terminator: Salvation," Fox confirmed the TV series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" has been, well, terminated.
"It was not an inexpensive show," explained Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly. "We had to make some choices on the night. We looked at ratings track where it had a consistent run. And that trend line was not pointing in the right direction. We make no apologies for that show -- we did a huge launch with that show. We tried. It was time to move on ... Ultimately we bet on 'Dollhouse.'"
"Terminator" topped several fan polls when viewers were asked which show at risk of cancellation they'd most like to save. Though at-risk fellow fan favorites "Chuck" and "Dollhouse" were rescued from the network axe, not so "TSCC."
Fox was less inclined to bring back "Terminator" over "Dollhouse" partly because the first show is produced by Warner Bros and the second by the network's sister studio, 20th TV
Fox Confirms 'Terminator' Canceled
Monday, May 18, 2009
Posted by Bill Doty at 4:51 PM
Labels: fox, news, television, terminator
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
In our final evaluation of the program, sixty-three percent of seniors stated that they had a better connection to their community. As you can see in Figure 14, the main reasons why seniors now feel better connected to a community are due to a variety of informal supports offered by community members.
Our program builds upon the strengths of mobilized communities who have a strong commitment to seeing seniors thrive in their neighbourhoods. Often the funding provided acts as a motivation for communities to start organizing their efforts in more effective ways to meet the needs in their communities. As a result, many groups start shifting to meet the needs of seniors in their community, after more fully realizing the challenges that they face.
About this Video
Seniors build a network of support by involving themselves in a community that is focussed on addressing their health and social needs. The supportive environment that these organizations are fostering allow for neighbours and friends to become people to rely on when challenges arise in managing their health. These stories describe the way seniors have found the right environment to build a supportive community.


text:
Jan 19th:
Made lots of great contacts yesterday, and this looks like it is shaping up to be another great week for bakery visits.
Did I mention to you before how accomodating everyone is down here? I mean not just polite, but genuinely interested and glad to see you. It certainly makes my quests much easier and I always leave a place feeling like a genuine heartfelt connection has been made.
OK, Ok...now this is sounding like a 'date movie'!
I visited Jordan's Bakery and was met by Liam and his brother and 2 apprentices. The Jordan boys had grown up in their parents bakery in Mullumbimby, and have now been operating a small artisan baking facility for distribution to the local market. (No retail).
Again everthing done by hand, (except buns) using pre-ferments.
Very interesting ovens, double individual rotating decks, each holding a baking tray. I believe that I have seen similar at Cobs in Canada, which makes sense as Cobs parent company is Bakers Delight from down here.
Liam, thanks for the batarde, fresh from the oven...I am afraid that it didn't make it home in one piece!
6 hours from mixing. Jordan's signiture batarde, resting in the couche waiting for oven space.


text:
Get 15% OFF Your Next Order
The best deals come to your inbox. Sign up for GEMPLER'S emails to get exclusive offers and first dibs on hot new products!
These Kinco Lined Work Gloves give you cold weather protection that isn't bulky
Kinco Lined Brown Work Gloves provide lighter weight, cold weather protection at a great price. Pkg. of 12 pair.
See Glove Sizing ChartNOTE: Large size only.


text:
Armsday orders available to pick-up until Sunday, 05/01/2016 @ 2AM (PST)
Häkke Arminius-D (Auto Rifle)
Häkke Zarinaea-D (Auto Rifle)
SUROS ARI-41 (Auto Rifle)
Omolon Thesan FR4 (Fusion Rifle)
Häkke Gaheris-D (Hand Cannon)
Note: Click links or weapon icons above to view weapon details via Destiny Tracker
For Armsday Suggestions Visit @ http://planetdestiny.com/armsday-guide-april-27/ and/or view video below
Foundry Weapons
Test weapons to order Foundry Weapons for the next Armsday
Order by Sunday, 05/01/2016 @ 2AM (PST)
Next Armsday on Wednesday, 05/04/2016 @ 2AM (PST)
Foundry Weapons Available to Order – $2,500 Glimmer
SUROS ARI-41 (Auto Rifle)
SUROS ARI-45 (Auto Rifle)
Häkke Lyudmila-D (Pulse Rifle)
SUROS PDX-45 (Pulse Rifle)
SUROS JLB-42 (Rocket Launcher)
Note: Click links above or weapon icons to view detail via Destiny Tracker
Field Test Weapons
Test Weapons to purchase Foundry Weapons & Earn Reputation
Test Weapons by: Wednesday, 05/04/2016 @ 2AM (PST)
SUROS TSA-10 (Auto Rifle)
PvP: Use in the Crucible to gather data for the Suros research department.
SUROS TSA-10 (Auto Rifle)
PvE: Make precision kills to gather data for the Suros research department.
Häkke Test-A (Hand Cannon)
PvP: Score Crucible kills with this weapon to gather data for Häkke's armament scientists.
Häkke Test-A (Hand Cannon)
PvE: Make double-kills with this weapon to gather data for Häkke's armament scientists.
Omolon Test HC1 (Hand Cannon)
PvE: Use against Vex targets to gather data for Omolon's weapons developers.
Note: Click links or weapon icons above to view details via Destiny Tracker
This Week At Bungie – 04/21/2016
Newfound generosity from the Iron Lords
View here or @Bungie.net
This Week At Bungie – 04/14/2016
Respect your Elders by Bungie
View here or directly @ Bungie.net
Destiny Update – 04/12/2016
2.2.0 – The one with the April Update by Bungie
(Click images above to view recent posts by Bungie)


text:
MPA Degree Definition: Theory and Real-World Experience
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is designed to prepare its graduates for a wide array of careers and can prove a strategic boon for people of many career types and professional goals. However, the number and range of postgraduate degrees offered today can sometimes make choosing the best degree a challenging process. With a little bit of background knowledge and clarity about what's offered, it is possible to confidently choose the degree that will best meet your professional goals. This article presents an MPA degree definition that can help clarify whether it might make a strategic choice for your professional development.
MPA Degree: Definition
So what differentiates an MPA degree from the similar postgraduate degrees available? What makes it different from other seemingly comparable degree programs? The differences between an MPA degree and other types of management degrees can best be understood by exploring the building blocks that make up the MPA curriculum. We will use the University of San Francisco Master of Public Administration as our template MPA program to explore its integral components.
Core Components of an MPA Program
- "Interdisciplinary Nature." An essential facet of an MPA degree creates a practical knowledge base and core competencies from which its graduates can draw in their future professional roles. Being an effective leader requires being able to relate with, converse intelligently about, make decisions on and contribute to a wide variety of professional questions and policy areas. MPA graduates work alongside colleagues in areas such as finance, human resources, logistics, facilities, technology, research, engineering, manufacturing, even the executive cabinet — and the list goes on. The MPA graduate can work within each of these spheres, and offer more effective management practice. Imagine moving across several distinct departments at a typical city hall, from human resources to budgeting to public works, and then into the city manager's role.
- "Theoretical Foundation." Beneath the everyday happenings of a business or organization exist core foundational principles that dictate how entities operate, how people interact, and how to effectively lead and perform. These theories must form the foundation of an MPA graduate's understanding. By learning organizational, communication, and leadership theory, MPA holders graduate equipped to not only treat symptoms but diseases and approach work problems from a deeper perspective. In contrast to the "city hall" model of the MPA's career, imagine spending several decades working in public safety across many agencies, or spending one's career developing a deeper understanding of the federal budget.
- "Experiential Learning." Theoretical knowledge is one element of a successful curriculum. Applying that knowledge on a ready basis to real scenarios requires regular practice, that begins and is repeated across courses taken in completing an MPA program. NASPAA-accredited MPA programs incorporate opportunities to practice applying knowledge to actual scenarios a graduate might encounter on the job. These opportunities include case studies, discussion-based learning, projects in the community, and more.
Aptitudes and Learned Abilities that Lend Themselves to MPA Program
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, certain aptitudes and abilities dramatically assist those that work within careers of public administration. Possessing these traits can aid your experience in an MPA program and also contribute to higher success and exemplary performance in your future career.
- Analytical skills: Can you look at problems from different angles? Do you enjoy dissecting an issue and understanding its elements? Do you know how to constructively critique processes and find ways to streamline them? Once streamlined, do you know how to repurpose assets freed up following that process and put them to work solving other problems?
- Communication skills: Do you find it easy to make conversation? How much satisfaction do you derive from reaching interpersonal resolutions? Do you recognize communication errors and can you remedy them so as to easily communicate ideas to others? Can you skillfully work through conflicts?
- Detail orientation: Do you enjoy developing plans? Have you ever kept an intricate daily calendar? Are you skilled at working with office applications? How do you manage a wide variety of tasks or projects at once, to be sure all are handled on time and with attention to details that matter?
- Leadership and management skills: Do people turn to you for leadership and to manage situations? How do you motivate and inspire those around you? Do you see others' strengths and imagine how they could fit together? How do you guide diverse workgroups to help them find their common strengths and meet their shared ambitions? When have you organized a new group of individuals to help them accomplish a challenging task or meet a goal?
- Time management skills: Is it your preference and habit to complete work assignments well before due dates? Can you find time to spend on what you most enjoy and do you support your staff or coworkers so they too can make time for what's most important? Do you often feel confident about projects you and your teams have completed, because you have had adequate time to finish and double-check them?
By comparing your natural aptitudes and learned abilities with this list of skills that benefit a professional in a public administration career, you can better determine how to build your best self as a public leader and administrator.
Who Should Earn an MPA?
Master of Public Administration degrees are designed to prepare students for leadership in a number of different industries and arenas. A high concentration of MPA graduates find satisfying long-term careers within the areas of government, civil service, and nonprofit organizations. Many also work in education and health care. Public administration degrees serve those working as or with political leaders particularly well because the MPA provides a widespread base of knowledge that can help one better understand public sector management and fiscal systems from a holistic vantage point, and thus are able to serve political constituencies effectively. The MPA also develops one's communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. This can provide a strategic step to climbing the ladder in other industries as well, especially in careers and industries that partner with government or international agencies to act in the public interest. The MPA is a popular choice for those who have a passion for working with the public and who enjoy the challenges of applying their efforts alongside others towards a higher purpose.
Investigate the properties of an MPA program to discover whether earning an MPA degree could prove a strategic step that propels your career to new heights.
Learn More
By learning more about the University of San Francisco Online Master of Public Administration (MPA), you take an important first step toward pursuing your professional goals and commitment to social justice. Our program is designed for professionals who want to become effective managers and civic leaders who affect change through policy management and advocacy.
Recommended Readings
Millennials' Participation in Public Affairs
The Role of Performance Measurement in Public Administration
Millennials in the public sector: Why they'll make all of us better


text:
Hello, my name is Jackon December 7th, 2013 at 12:01 am
Posted In: Diaries
By the time the Peloran showed up, organ banks were the way to live. Even the middle class could by them. And government banks granted access to those that couldn't afford them in the politicians' undying effort to buy more votes in the next election. And since they reserved the best of the organ banks […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


text:
Qatar Airways has signed a letter of intent to purchase five Boeing 777 Freighters.
"The addition of five 777 Freighters is a significant moment for our cargo division," said Akbar Al Baker [right in photo], group chief executive of Qatar Airways. "As the world's third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion. This transaction will be a reinforcement of our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that."
Qatar Airways Cargo's fleet already includes 13 777Fs, along with two 747-8Fs and eight Airbus A330Fs. It also currently has three more 777Fs on firm order, two of which are scheduled to arrive later this year and another in 2019.
"We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and we deeply appreciate their business and the positive impact on Boeing, our employees, suppliers and communities," said Kevin McAllister [left in photo], president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are honoured that one of the world's leading international cargo carriers recognizes the unmatched capabilities of the 777 Freighter and wants to buy more to lift their growing freight operations."
The 777F is capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles or 9,070 kilometres with a payload of 102 metric tonnes, according to Boeing.


text:
Finding a Reliable Engine Installation Shop
Mechanical failures never happen at a good time, and it's important for drivers to find a reliable repair shop so they can get back on the road as soon as possible. However, it can be hard to distinguish a good shop from a bad one. Below are several tips for finding a reliable Engine Installation center.
Look for Recommendations
One of the best ways to find an honest repair shop is to ask neighbors, family, and friends for advice. People one knows and trusts should be willing to provide good word-of-mouth references. Ask about the shop's repair quality and customer service, and find out how long the person has been going to the shop. It's good to get recommendations before repairs are needed so one can have the right information when it's necessary.
Ask for Certifications
When one walks into a service center, its certifications should be prominently displayed. These documents prove that employees have received up-to-date training and that they know specific aspects of auto repair. In particular, drivers should look for ASE certification.
Go to the BBB
The BBB (Better Business Bureau) keeps a record of most repair shops, and it offers accreditation for those providing quality work and excellent service. Before taking a car in for repairs, check its reputation with the BBB. Whether a shop provides good or bad service, a BBB inquiry can reveal it.
Learn About Warranty Coverage
If the car still has warranty coverage, the dealer may need to handle Engine Installation. Auto warranties can vary, but there's often little clarity as to who can service the car and which parts may be used. In some cases, a driver may be forced to take the car to a dealer-affiliated shop to avoid voiding the warranty. If one is in doubt, they should call the dealer or visit Autorepairwoodstockor.com for more details.
Compare Prices
If the repair will be costly, the driver should take a bit of time to compare prices. The FTC recommends that drivers call several local repair shops to find one that offers good service at a fair price. It's also important to ask about warranties on parts and labor and to consider that information as the comparison process goes on. You can also follow them on Twitter.


text:
About Jeff C.
Jeff Cheung
Everyday I am completely consumed by sadness due to my condition of having depression. Medication is of no help to me, brushes and strokes on my paintings are the only registers that I trust with building my memories – which made the world less as dull for me. Days and months then passed with new perspectives injecting for myself through the colour patches and scratches on the canvases. Since 2014 when I started to paint, I found myself being better understood by others, and hence I became more and more expressive in my works. I would like to share my stories and to be articulated on how I get this far.
I dropout from school when I was 15 years old, working in hair salons and bakery, and as a part-time driver – basically I did whatever it took to make my living. There was a turning point as I turned 17 when I was working as a bartender, I had my career established in the food and beverage industry, it turned out very successful, gained a lot of knowledge and met a lot of friends who have been very influential and supportive to me… Yet, my life is still very empty.
十五歲輟學時我為維生在髮型屋及麵包店都上過班,亦有做過兼職司機 --- 基本上甚麼能讓我存活的我都做過。十七歲時是一個轉捩點吧,當上調酒師,在飲食業有過一番作為,事業是有過成功的頂峰的。那時候我學到很多知識,遇到很多對我有相當影響的人,到現在仍十分支持我⋯⋯ 但,我的生活作是空洞的。
Add headline
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I'm a great place for you to tell your story and let your visitors know a little more about you.


text:
Office Hours: Keeping Open Textbooks Up to Date (WEDNESDAY July 26, 2017)
lizmays administrators
*Update: You can view the video for this Office Hours webinar at https://youtu.be/9JzYZCCuLg4
Or, read a recap or the transcript here.*
Open Textbook Network & Rebus Community Host Office Hours
Keeping Open Textbooks Up to Date, WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2 p.m. EST
Guest Speakers: Lauri Aesoph, BCcampus; Shane Nackerud, University of Minnesota Libraries; Kristen Munger, SUNY Oswego
Technology enables open textbooks to become living documents with longer lifespans than traditionally published textbooks. With that in mind, how do we care for open textbooks in the long term? How do we systematically ensure that new editions are created and that instructors know up-to-date versions are available? This session will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities of maintaining open textbooks.
RSVP below for the session. Click https://zoom.us/j/382553244 to join the session day of. (Note that the session will be recorded.)
If you have any questions, or have difficulty entering the call, email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
<iframe src="
Open form in new tab" width="760" height="500" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0">Loading…</iframe>


text:
Sold Out
Create a personalized 12 pack craft beer basket with the perfect combination of microbrews, hand-picked by you. Our Create Your Own gift baskets are yours to build! You have full access to our entire inventory of over 150 craft beers to make the perfect beer gift. You can also check out our featured craft beer list which includes descriptions and photos of our craft beer selection to help construct the ultimate beer gift basket. This Create Your Own gift basket is the ultimate beer gift basket for men, women or a group in the office. Or how about for your new neighbors as a house warming gift basket? Send beer as a gift and we will make a beer basket delivery right to their home or office!
This create your own gift basket includes 12 craft beers of your choice, and five gourmet snacks delivered in a themed gift box of your choice complete with personalized card. If you have a hard time choosing the beers, check out our other beer gift baskets. Good People Send Good Beer!
Ground Shipping - $15
Express Shipping is also available. Rates vary by location and are listed at checkout.Someone 21 years of age or older must purchase and receive this Create Your Own Gift Basket. An Adult Signature is Required Upon Delivery. By purchasing this item, you are responsible for abiding by the alcohol laws of the delivery state.
***Due to state alcohol laws, we cannot ship to the following states: AK, HI, KY, MA, OK, UT. See our Shipping Information page for more information.
What is included with my Create Your Own Gift Basket?
The Create Your Own Gift Basket includes 12 craft beers, gourmet snacks and a gift card with your personal message. The brews are packed in a protective box with a custom mold to ensure your beer does not break in shipping.
Can I send a personal message with my Create Your Own Gift Basket?
Yes! When you proceed to checkout, there is a box which allows you to add a personal message to your beer gift. The message will be placed with your beer gift basket so the recipient will be sure to find it.
When will my Create Your Own Gift Basket be shipped?
Create Your Own Gift Basket orders placed by 3PM EST on business days Monday through Friday will be shipped out the same day. Orders placed after 3PM EST on business days Monday through Friday and over the weekend will be shipped the next business day. When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification as well as tracking information for your purchase.
How long will it take to deliver my Create Your Own Gift Basket and when will it get there?
We only use reliable and speedy shipping carriers. 99.8% of the time your package will be delivered within the time frames outlined on the map on our shipping information page. If you need to schedule a future delivery, no problem! Although our shipping carriers are very reliable, we cannot guarantee ground shipping dates due to circumstances outside of our control. Express shipping options are available which guarantee that your package will arrive on time.
Does someone need to be present when my Create Your Own Gift Basket is delivered?
Yes. Someone 21 or older will need to present a valid photo ID upon delivery with all Create Your Own Gift Baskets.
Need a reason to send a craft beer gift basket. Well let us list a few just in case you may have overlooked them.
1. Christmas Gift Baskets- Holiday season is the time for giving, a craft beer gift basket will definitely spread some cheer.
2. Gift baskets for men- Let's face it men love beer and craft beer consumption is growing in popularity year over year. Send him a beer basket instead of a wine basket, he will thank you for it.
3. Birthday gift baskets for men and women- Birthdays are special times of the year, especially milestone ones. Make it a special birthday any year by giving the gift of good beer.
4. Care packages- Birthday care package, Bar exam care package, Christmas care packages, College care packages (remember of age), get well packages, thank you packages.
5. Get well gift soon baskets- When someone is down and out for whatever reason, a smile makes everything a little more manageable, and yes good craft beer makes people smile.
6. Corporate gift baskets- Close a big business deal, finalize your taxes or partner with a great vendor or corporate client, pass your team audit- send them something to remember this critical moment.
7. Thank you gift baskets- When someone lends a hand or just an ear to listen to your challenges in life or business; say thank you with an awesome craft beer gift basket.
8. Sympathy gift baskets- At difficult times in life show someone that you care and are thinking of them during this tough time of loss and let them reflect on the good times.
9. Just because gifts- It doesn't have to be for any other reason, you know they love craft beer send them a bucket of smiles.
10. Easter basket for adults-I know, I was slightly surprised at this one and well kind of jealous, adults actually get Easter baskets? I am officially starting a new tradition in our household, candy and egg hunt for the children and an IPA beer gift for dad!
11. Gift baskets for women- Ciders, summer ales and blonde lagers- we have a nice selection of flavors to make a woman kick off her heels and have cold one.
12. Zombie survival kit- Well let's face it; if the world is overtaken by zombies we will all need a few cold ones.


text:
If you want to know when your network is having issues and have some Arduino gear kicking around this Uptime Monitor Project by www.hackshed.co.uk allows you to get instant Twitter updates as soon as there are problems.
Thanks to Steve for sending this in.
"It was actually surprisingly easy; we had the Twitter posting code from the previous project and we found an Arduino ICMP library so that we could test a ping to the hosts and see if it was responding or not, we added this to our task scheduling code and the rest just fell into place."
When you want to make a project small you might grab an Arduino Pro Mini instead of a full sized Arduino board but what if your project needs to fit into a blood vessel? F. Levent Degertekin, a professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology is developing some miniature technology that will revolutionize how medical doctors will look at the heart and blood vessels.
Via: Electronics Lab
"The device integrates ultrasound transducers with processing electronics on a single 1.4 millimeter silicon chip. On-chip processing of signals allows data from more than a hundred elements on the device to be transmitted using just 13 tiny cables, permitting it to easily travel through circuitous blood vessels. The forward-looking images produced by the device would provide significantly more information than existing cross-sectional ultrasound.
The dual-ring array includes 56 ultrasound transmit elements and 48 receive elements. When assembled, the donut-shaped array is just 1.5 millimeters in diameter, with a 430-micron center hole to accommodate a guide wire."
Steve from the Big Mess o' Wires blog has built a Home Made CPU called the Nibbler. Why the name? Because it is a 4 bit CPU (half of a byte is a nibble). Other than a creative name the project is quite an undertaking, it is built using 7400 logic all wire wrapped up for easy debugging. 🙂
"Some specs:
Smart Watches are taking quite a while to catch on. I think when the price comes down to the $50 range or they are included with your smart phone I think we will see mass adoption but until then I think they will remain rare. But if you want one now and have time for a new project why not build your own! With a few well chosen building blocks you can plug a few things together and quite quickly have a functional smart watch. The watch above was built using a Arduino Pro Mini, HC-06 Bluetooth module and a 0.96'' OLED display.
Via: Hack a Day
"Imagine a very small computer that you can wear on your wrist. Arduino board is a micro-processor and a storage, and there's only one input method : a button. Bluetooth is to communicate with other devices, and the battery would be necessary for power. I'll install an Android app for collecting or editing various RSS and system information and for notification on the Android device. This app will also process the data because the Arduino board has very limited resources."
This Open Bitcoin ATM might be a simply way to distribute Bitcoin in establishments that want to use it for sales. Just make sure no one walks away with the big box of cash.
"Open Bitcoin ATM is the worlds first open-source automated teller machine for education and experimentation.
Want to make one? Here's a step by step tutorial. It takes about 7 – 10 hours to build with simple tools. Cost of components are less than $500 new but used parts can be purchased for even less on eBay."
This Candle Powered Fan uses some small candles to heat one side of a TEC-module, this creates a voltage that will operate the fan. A CPU heatsink is used on the hot and cold side of the module and the result is enough power to spin a small DC fan.
"Components used:
• Thermal paste: Arctic MX-4
The Time Plotting Clock mechanism is fantastically simple, 3 tiny servo motors allow the erasable marker to be moved along the drawing surface and raised when no contact with the surface is desired. This allows the pen to write the time. There is also a tiny eraser located in the upper right corner, when the next minute is ready to be drawn the pen grabs the marker and erases the previous time before drawing the new time.
Thanks for the tip Stan.
"You need:


text:
Friday 8AM Classes
Triple the Fun 201 – Class Full
Instructor: Sarah Thomas
Course ID: 057 – Class Full
Course type: HQ Pro-Stitcher Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 8AM
In this two-part class, you will become more comfortable integrating Pro-Stitcher designs, ruler work, and custom FMQ on one project. Sarah will provide each student a pre-made mini quilt top for your own customization. During this hands-on class, each student will use her Starblazer Mini Pattern, which has been shown at Quilt Con and in Modern Quilts Unlimited magazine (Issue 18), as the perfect foundation to get creative will all three quilting techniques. Look up and follow Sarah's quilting online: www.sariditty.com. In this Part 2 class, you will stitch out your own unique masterpiece, which you will be able to take home. You will receive the knowledge and tools to customize and transform your designs by using Pro-Stitcher to crop, rotate, resize, repeat, rubber band area, and reposition. Learn how to create your own modern or traditional style by using echo lines, dense or loose fills, various shapes, and different threads to compliment your quilt. Sarah will teach skills using Pro-Stitcher tools, rulers, and FMQ creativity, and you will create a style that will be unique to you. NOTE: You must choose Part 1, Triple the Fun 101, to register for this class. Please bring your jump drive and note-taking essentials to class. You are welcome to bring your own pieced mini quilt (no larger than fat quarter size/18″x22″) to discuss quilting options/ideas or possibly quilt in lieu of the class piece provided if you desire. NOTE: If you register for Sarah's Thread, Needles, Tension, Feet lecture/demo, then you'll be armed with the perfect thread knowledge and eagerness to carry over to this class!
Fancy Footwork – Class Full
Instructor: Mary Beth Krapil
Course ID: 058 – Class Full
Course type: HQ Sweet Sixteen Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 8AM
You've seen all the cool accessory feet we have for our Handi Quilter machines. Now you can learn all about how to use each one while creating a cute little gift. The accessory feet expand your quilting possibilities and multiply your FUN! Create a snack mat using ALL the feet. Ruler foot, open toe foot, couching foot, echo feet and glide foot. Mary Beth will guide you step-by-step (get it? Step, feet…. Haha!)
Catch a Wave in Utah
Instructor: Gina Siembieda
Course ID: 059
Course type: HQ Amara Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 8AM
Hands-on ruler class using the assortment of Wave Rulers. There are endless possibilities for the wave rulers by Handi Quilter. They are great on their own or used as a base to expand your designs. This class will give you the opportunity to try them all and go home with a sampler of choices to be able to use in future quilts. Catch the wave fever!
Quick Grid and Go, Great Background Fillers
Instructor: Sue Patten
Course ID: 060
Course type: HQ Simply Sixteen Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 8AM
This class is based on one grid, one travel path and dozens of endless possible designs. We'll start off with a basic travel path and a simple everyday quilt design, then transform the path and design to create quick easy, unique, fillers that will look great on every style of quilt top. This is the perfect class for all levels of quilters. Come see how stunning and easy, a background fill can be, with nothing more than a grid stencil, a pounce pad and a quick easy quilting design. Stencils and pounce pad will be supplies for every student for the use in class.
HQ Pro-Stitcher Borders and Corners, Get Out of the Corner
Instructor: Diane Henry
Course ID: 061
Course type: Pro-Stitcher Simulation
Schedule: Friday 8AM
Creating beautiful custom quilts is not just about dropping block designs in the center of your quilt; it is about completing beautiful borders to surround those blocks. Come learn about how to work with the over 30 border and corner sets included in the HQ Pro-Stitcher system. But the fun does not stop there, HandiQuilter International Educator and Real Life Quilter, Diane Graf Henry, will also teach you quick and easy border ideas using pantos, blocks, and triangles all designed to help you make amazing borders for your quilts without having to work to hard to do it. Beginners, as well as, experienced "Pro-Stitchers" are welcome!
Anatomy of a Swirl
Instructor: Mary Fisher
Course ID: 062
Course type: Sweet Sixteen Lecture/Demo
Schedule: Friday 8AM
From modern to traditional, the swirl is everywhere! In this class we'll explore the many types of swirls found in quilting. From borders and backgrounds to e2e designs, we'll dissect the swirl! Learn to fill areas with the whimsical use of the swirl. Whether they flourish, texturize or fill, swirls are the pefect companion to your quilting!
Help, How do I Quilt it
Instructor: Angela Walters
Course ID: 063
Course type: Lecture/Demo
Schedule: Friday 8AM
Sometimes deciding what to quilt can be harder than actually quilting it! In this class Angela Walters help you decide what machine quilting designs to use by having you ask the expert of your opinion, you! This lecture starts with a slideshow presentation full of quilted eye candy and practical tips for choosing designs. Then, it's your turn! Students can bring quilt tops to get ideas and suggestions for ways to quilt it. It's part show and tell, part practical advice and completely fun!
Quilt Layout with Art & Stitch
Instructor: Linda Matteotti
Course ID: 064
Course type: Lecture/Demo
Schedule: Friday 8AM
Use the backdrop tool and a digital photo of your quilt to audition quilting designs. Manipulate and repeat designs to create a pleasing quilt layout, then take the designs to your computerized quilting machine.
Friday 10AM Courses
Whole Cloth on Pro Stitcher Premium
Instructor: Mary Fisher
Course ID: 065
Course Type: HQ Pro-Stitcher Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Here is your chance to create the stunning whole cloth quilts we see winning competitions everywhere. Expand your PSP skills to include design choices, quilting a design that is too large for the quilt space, creating/stitching background fills, toggling between FMQ and PSP, and more! You'll take home your very own Wholecloth quilt!
Not Your Grandma's Hankie
Instructor: Jane Hauprich
Course ID: 066
Course Type: HQ Sweet Sixteen Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Let's get those vintage linens out of the closet and make them into a beautiful display piece!! Let's take a small vintage linen and bring it to life! We will do some design work and then start quilting these beauties and end up with an adorable wallhanging or table topper!! The possibilities for quilting with vintage linens are endless! Supplies to bring for the class: Hankie or napkin no larger than 8"-10" square. Suggested fabrics would be satin, faux satin, cotton), no larger than 12"-14" square.
Sewing Room Organizer
Instructor: Harriet Carpanini
Course ID: 067
Course Type: HQ Amara Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Create a multi pocket organizer right on the long arm. Techniques used will be the sew and flip method and binding on the machine. The many pockets can be used to hold patterns, rulers and even your collection of show pins. In this class you will complete the top and all that's left is stitching down the binding to the back and tabs to hang. (Students will need to bring precut fabric to class). Backing and batting will be provided.
Whoooo Likes Rulers and Templates
Instructor: Debby Brown
Course ID: 068
Course Type: HQ Simply Sixteen Hands-On
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Quilt like a wise old owl when you use a stencil, pounce, and a variety of Rulers and templates. Debby Brown will open your eyes to the wide range of possibilities using stencils for more accurate designs and rulers and templates to get the perfect lines and curves. You will walk away from this class being much a much wiser.
Bumping up your Edge to Edge: Fresh new looks for an old favorite
Instructor: Megan Best
Course ID: 069
Course Type: Simulation
Schedule: Friday 10AM
While we love edge to edge quilting, there are ways to really give it a fresh appearance. Using multiple designs, skewed designs, and cropped designs to freshen and modernize computerized designs. Planning ahead and use your Pro-Stitcher Simulator to get out of the box and have fun with edge to edge quilting.
Zentangle Drawing and Quilting
Instructor: Linda Matteotti
Course ID: 070
Course Type: Lecture Demo
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Zentangle drawing lends itself naturally to free-motion quilting. Certified Zentangle Teacher, Linda Matteotti, will introduce you to Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. After learning to draw by the Zentangle method, you will be treated to a demonstration of applying the designs to fabric and quilting the designs.
Breaking Down Borders
Instructor: Kelly Ashton
Course ID: 071
Course Type: Lecture Demo
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Have some fun with designing ideas for those tricky borders. Kelly will share with you some of her tips and tricks to break those borders down into smaller spaces to simplify yet enhance those larger quilting spaces. Learn how to space, divide, and conquer the borders of your quilts.
Moving On With Art and Stitch
Instructor: Susan Manry
Course ID: 072
Course Type: Lecture Demo
Schedule: Friday 10AM
Now that you've learned the basic tools in Art and Stitch, let's learn about some of the more exciting features! In this hands-on class, you'll learn about Magic Circle, Creative Fills, Snap, Alignment, Transform Artwork, and more to create a design like the one of these that can be taken to the Pro-Stitcher.


text:
AMBRO Labs is playing with Screen Printing Electroluminescent Lights On Clothing. I think in the near future this will be common place to see clothing that adds a bit of light to the design. We have seen lots of sew on items from the maker side of things but if would be nice to see some things that has been silk screened directly onto the fabric.
"We've screen printed our first successful prototype today. This proof of concept shows that our EL screen printing technology works for fabric and garments. Our next steps will be to integrate the EL screen printed fabric with sewable electronics including conductive thread and popular wearable platforms."
We have testing agencies that will happily test your mains connected electrical devices and allow you to use the agency symbol if your device passes their battery of tests and determines that it is safe for consumers to use. Bigclive.com shows us that there is a company that is making a device that works well but is dangerous as hell. The device he found basically connects mains voltage directly to exposed electrodes that can be dunked into a cup of water. Might as well just strip the wires from an extension cord and dunk it into your coffee cup! A safe version of this product can be seen at the beginning of the video that shows a heating element that operates just like a heating element on your stove where the live electrode is run in the center of a metal sleeve which is also often grounded. Interesting thing is that the plug is a North American standard type which is 110VAC and he is plugging it into a plug converter that is connecting it to 220VAC. He has it connected to a power meter and it is consuming the rated power. A look at the data sheet does confirm that the device is rated for 220VAC. Strange since it has a 11VAC plug…
If you operate the device as it says, never in a metal cup, never stick your fingers in the water when operating etc then chances are you would never have a bad day with this item but of course shit happens and this is bound to happen which is the same reason desk fans have guards around the blades instead of a warning not to stick your fingers into the blades when operating.
There are lots of companies faking electronics. Look like the next trend is faking food like eggs! There is already enough additives in modern food from the grocery store. Just imagine if the eggs in the carton didn't come from chickens. Thankfully in Canada the only thing I need to be cautious about are free range eggs being mislabeled.
Via: The Verge
This is a DIY Cell Phone Klick Quick Button by Roman UrsuHack. You can get these for about $1 on eBay or just over $2 on Amazon but building your own might be fun and chances you have everything you need laying around. Great idea to add some extra simple functionality to your phone, turns out the simple headphone jack is getting more versatile as time goes on. I still remember when it was just for headphones. 🙂 I am sure some people these days think of it as the Square Credit Card Reader jack.
If you are looking for an interesting FPGA project this FPGA RGB LED Matrix Driver Project looks interesting. There is a great overview of how the project was designed. Interfacing to the large display is quite complex but by doing it using a FPGA they have control over every aspect of what the hardware is doing. The current design uses the display as dumb output which gets what is to be displayed from a bluetooth connected computer.
"The various components of the overall system (PLL, UART, and Display Controller) are shown along with the simulation data. The outputs of the Spartan-6 FPGA board are then measured using a Keysight S-Series oscilloscope. The design of the RGB matrix is also demonstrated using a custom clock interface sent wirelessly to the unit via Bluetooth."


text:
Meet Our Veterinary Hospital's Great Pet Care Staff
Amy B., Office Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amy graduated from SUNY Delhi in 1999 with an associate degree in veterinary technology. She began working at Mendon Village Animal Hospital in May 1999.
In September 2002, she married her husband, Denny. They have two children, Marissa and Caleb, and they also share their home with two yellow Labrador's, Tucker and Brady. Amy is also a member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Kelly, Office Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kelly has been part of the team at Mendon Village Animal Hospital since 2004. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), receiving her degree in Veterinary Technology from SUNY Canton in 1996. She became the Co-Manager in 2008 with duties primarily surrounding Human Resources.
Kelly previously helped to organize and coordinate speakers for the Genesee Valley Veterinary Medical Association (GVVMA). She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Kelly's two daughters keep her busy outside of work. Jaidan is the athlete of the family, participating in both soccer & track events year round. Katie is a bright, spirited little girl that loves to talk. When not attending Jaidan's events, they enjoy listening to music, going to the movies or spending time outdoors.
Kelly shares her home with 3 cats - Strike McShield, Toad and Rags. Even though she has a love for all things feline, a Pitbull by the name of Nike joined the crew in 2015. He makes their home complete.
Amy C., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amy is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who graduated from Medaille College in 1996 with an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology and a Bachelor Degree in liberal studies. She began working in the Rochester area on emergency and with a veterinary dermatologist before joining Mendon Village Animal Hospital in April 2000.
Amy is married to Kevin and they have two sons, Hunter and Mason. They also share their home with an Australian Shepherd named Luna Belle. In her spare time she enjoys camping, swimming, being outdoors, watching her boys play sports, and spending time with family and friends.
DJ K., Licensed Veterinary Technician
DJ joined our team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2007. She graduated from Medaille College with a Bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006.
When not working she enjoys spending time with her husband RJ and her son Gavin. They have two cats, Bean and Piper, and a dog named Harper.
Dianne R., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Dianne is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who graduated from Alfred State College in 2008. After graduation Dianne joined the team at Mendon Village Animal Hospital. Dianne grew up in Dansville, NY on a dairy farm. In 2011, she married her husband Nick. Shortly after getting married they bought their very own farmhouse in the hills of Dansville. In November 2015 Dianne and Nick welcomed their first child, a little boy named Lawson. They also share their home with three cats, Yeller, Ellie, and Rodney.
Jennifer M., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jennifer graduated from Medaille College with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006. She started her career at a small animal general and referral hospital in Buffalo, NY and in 2010 joined our team at Mendon Village Animal Hospital. Although Jennifer loves the variety of working at a small animal hospital, she has a special interest in Physical Rehabilitation and Pain Management. Outside of work, Jennifer likes to spend time with her husband, 3 year old daughter and 3 cats. When not doing projects relating to her 1840s farm house, she enjoys traveling, cooking/eating, and hiking.
Jeni G., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jeni graduated from Alfred State College in 2006 with an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been a part of the team at Mendon Village Animal Hospital since 2011.
Jeni grew up in Henrietta. She recently bought a house in Macedon, where she lives with her boyfriend Steve, their two cats Charlie and Bella, and their new puppy Sadie.
Dawn P., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Dawn graduated from Medaille College in 1994 with an associate's degree in veterinary technology. She began her career working at Clark Animal Care Center, and in 2001, she joined the team at Mendon Village Animal Hospital and could not be happier. She loves coming to work and spending her day in such a great atmosphere.
Dawn and her husband, John, have two cats named Kozar and Bert. Recently they welcomed an 8-week-old Shih tzu named Benny to their family. Benny is becoming very spoiled.
Maureen M., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Maureen graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2006 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She started her career in Macedon, where she worked for five years. She went on to work for an all cat practice for almost three years before joining Mendon Village in 2014. She grew up in Honeoye Falls and is glad to be right near home.
She has 2 longhair chihuahuas Darby and Cowboy. 3 cats Celia, Kitch, and Ninja and 2 Dutch rabbits Cinnamon and Dalma.
In her spare time she loves riding her motorcycle and doing anything outdoors.
Josette M., Licensed Veterinary Technician
Josette Graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2010. She started her career as a Equine Vet tech and moved to small animal in 2011. Josette lived in Long Island NY for 3 years with her husband, and recently moved back to Walworth NY. She has 3 dogs Remi - Rat Terrier, Hailie - American Bulldog/Pit bull and Abel - French Bulldog. She also has 4 cats Carter, Gus, Onyx, Trixie and a Chameleon named Rango. In her free time Josette loves horseback riding with her thoroughbred Flash, boating, fishing, reading and hiking with her dogs!
Coalie J, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Coalie graduated from Genesee Community College in 2015 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been a member of the MVAH family since 2014.
Coalie grew up in Livonia with a wide variety of animals; big and small. She knew from a young age that she would love to work with animals and has always been drawn to working in a field that can allow a constant chance to learn and supply a challenge, becoming a veterinary technician just felt natural.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time kayaking, swimming and enjoying the outdoors. She is a proud owner of four fur babies; Her German shepherd, Cheyenne and 3 cats (Maxwell, Oliver and Sherman).
Melissa, Veterinary Assistant
Melissa has been working at Mendon Village Animal Hospital since 1994. She has always had a great love for animals and has many of her own. Her animal family includes a much adored and loved Westie named Oliver, a french bulldog named Sophie, six cats named Whispurr, Willlow, Elsa, Dylan, Mya, and Aslan. A quaker parrot, a rabbit, fish, chickens, goats and llamas round out her family.
She is married to her wonderful husband Ron. They have one son Dereck, a daughter in law named Bryn and a beautiful granddaughter named Charlotte. When Melissa is not spending time with her family or friends she enjoys crafts, scrapbooking and camping.
Chaz, Veterinary Assistant
Chaz started her employment at Mendon Village Animal Hospital in August 2011. Although she had very limited veterinary knowledge, she was encouraged to apply for a position by a staff member who saw her potential. Chaz has always wanted to work at a place that supported her love for animals. Throughout her employment, Chaz's veterinary knowledge has continued to grow - she has moved from working at the front desk as a CSC to working closely with the DVM's and technicians as a Veterinary Assistant. She loves to help both people and pets in any way, shape or form.
During her spare time, Chaz hangs out with her boyfriend, Tom, and his kids. Together, they do a lot of outdoor activities. She has a Pit Bull named Layla that she enjoys taking walks and going hiking with.
Emilee, Veterinary Assistant
Emilee joined the MVAH family in 2016. She attended SUNY Brockport for her Bachelors in Environmental Science and Biology and will soon have her Wildlife Rehabilitator License through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Emilee knew from a young age she was going to dedicate her life to helping animals as she worked at local animal hospitals in the past and lived and worked on a reserve in South Africa at a wildlife laboratory for over a year. She is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing team at MVAH where she looks forward to growing and learning new skills.
Emilee grew up in Scottsville and now lives in Avon with her boyfriend, Eric, and four cats, Nugget, Tater Tot, Cannoli, and Peppermint and often cares for her brother's Siberian Husky, Loki. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. She loves hiking, camping, and kayaking, and you can always find her planning her next traveling adventure.
Lori, Client Service Coordinator
Lori has worked for Mendon Village Animal Hospital since 1999. Because she has had animals her whole life, it seemed most appropriate that her job would also involve taking care of them and helping people who share her love for them. Lori enjoys her work here and finds it very rewarding and interesting.
Lori has a horse farm that consumes most of her "free" time. She enjoys riding horses and taking care of them, as well as performing farm work. She has two dogs, Dylan and Jessie. She also has two feral barn cats, and one goat. When time allows, Lori likes to ski and hike.
Kylie, Client Service Coordinator
Kylie started working at Mendon Village Animal Hospital in February 2016. She grew up in the small town of Nunda where she shared her home with many family pets. She moved to Rochester in 2013. Due to her love of animals, Kylie plans to attend school at GCC to earn her degree to become a Veterinary Technician. Kylie and her boyfriend Brad are the proud fur parents of their Labraheeler Brodi. In her spare time, she likes to race motocross, go kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.
Tracy, Client Service Coordinator
Tracy began working at Mendon Village Animal Hospital in 2004 as a veterinary assistant after she graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in history. When she is not in the treatment room with the technicians and doctors, she can be found at the reception desk assisting the client service coordinators.
She is the proud caretaker of three cats named Meshe, Blade, and Sabre. Tracy's interests include reading and playing piano.


text:
Directed by Shimit Amin
Written by Jaideep Sahni. Edited by Arindam S Ghatak.
rohit SAYS,
It was about two months back when I was in my room working on the computer. When a friend of mine was watching 'Chak De India' on the TV and I could hear the sounds from the film. The sounds of the film were such that I was enjoying it as much as watching the film. That was the kind of impact a detail obsessed filmmaker like Shimit Amin can have on his viewers (or listeners) and he almost pulled of a similar feat with 'Rocket Singh'.
It's not gangsters or controversial real events this time. It is a simple tale of a middle class boy who believes in the human side of sales. Harpreet Singh (Ranbir) is a below average boy with his school and college academics and the only thing he's sure about is his ability to sell which takes him to a local computer sales and services firm.
Harpreet lives with his grandad (played by a comeback making Prem Chopra) and he had been brought up in a god fearing atmosphere which had always taught him not to reside with ill means of making money. Initially, what Harpreet believed in doesn't bring him any success in the business circuit and also gets him into trouble just 10 days into the job.
Soon the work place becomes hell-like with insults from his boss and colleagues for one of his principled acts. The company's receptionist (played by Guahar Khan) gives Harpreet a client's number to help him out of the ditch. Dealing with this client (Shazahn Padmasee) Harpreet learns about the cost structure and other details of the computer sales business.
The rest of the film is about how Harpreet manages to set up his own firm within the walls of his current office and what kind of changes that brings about to his life and the lives of his 4 colleagues taken in as partners.
The film's script writer had controlled the pace of the film in a way you might miss to pay attention to. A middle class life is usually at a practised pace, nothing too quick or too slow. But, when something negatively significant happens to a regular joe at work..the pace of life hits a sudden brake. Whether this was totally planned by the writer or a sub-conscious act, it was my favourite part in the film.
The next best segment of the film is the well defined and engaging characterisation. We have the foul mouthed boss, the clever and sneaky sales manager, the porn crazy computer expert, the hot-married receptionist and other entertaining personalities. Harpreet is just one of the many well scripted characters of the film. Except for a few clichés towards the end, this film is engaging at an attractively interesting pace.
Rating – √√√1/2 – do observe the way the makers have fun with simple details.
Pocket mein Rocket.
This review of Daskino had won the 'readers review contest' of Rajeev Masand's show on CNN IBN.


text:
Hanes Chill Like Michael Jordan Sweepstakes
Go to www.Hanes.com/ChillLikeMJ or haneschilllikemjsweepstakes.com now and enter the Hanes Chill Like Michael Jordan Sweepstakes for a chance to win a special VIP day in Charlotte, North Carolina where you'll meet Michael Jordan at a Charlotte Hornets game.
Sweepstakes Entry Form
Official Rules
Who Can Enter
The Chill Like Michael Jordan Sweepstakes is offered to individuals who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, who are at least 21 years old at the time of entry.
When To Enter
Sweepstakes begins on August 14, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET and ends on October 31, 2017, at 11:59:59 p.m. ET.
How To Enter
Enter online by visiting the website at www.Hanes.com/ChillLikeMJ or haneschilllikemjsweepstakes.com, following the links to the Sweepstakes entry form, filling in your contact information including a valid e-mail address, reading and agreeing to the Official Rules, and clicking on the "Enter Now" button to submit your entry into the Sweepstakes.
Limit one Website registration entry per person/e-mail address per day.
How Sweepstakes Winners Are Chosen
One Grand Prize winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received held on or about November 6, 2017. Potential winner will be notified via e-mail at the e-mail address provided in the entry within two business days of the drawing.
What Are The Sweepstakes Prizes
One Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for winner and three (3) guests to Charlotte, NC to attend a Charlotte Hornets game and to have a 15-minute meet and greet with Michael Jordan.
Prize package includes:
- Roundtrip coach-class airfare for winner and three guests between major airport closest to winner's residence and the Charlotte Douglas International Airport;
- Two double-occupancy standard hotel rooms at a Charlotte hotel for two (2) nights;
- $2500 cash to cover ground transportation, incidentals and meals in Charlotte;
- Four tickets to a Charlotte Hornets home basketball game with a 15-minute meet and greet session with Michael Jordan.
- One round of golf for winner and three guests at a Charlotte-area golf course (18 holes).
Total Approximate Retail Value of Grand Prize is $7,700.
Who Are The Winners
For the name of prize winners, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Chill Like Michael Jordan Sweepstakes Winner, Hanesbrands Inc., Attn: J. Wallis, Senior Marketing Manager, 1000 E Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, between August 14 and November 15, 2017.
Tags: Hanes Sweepstakes 2017
- KLG And Hoda Giveaway 2019
- The Doctors Word Of The Day Giveaway 2019
- Safeway SHOP, PLAY, WIN Monopoly 2019 (ShopPlayWin.com)
- Country Living Find The Horseshoe Sweepstakes (March 2019)
- Raising Cane's Peel The Love Game
- Frito-Lay Variety Packs 28 Days of Possibilities Sweepstakes
- OREO The Stuf Inside Sweepstakes
- Fly Away with Nickelodeon Sweepstakes


text:
Tonight's monthly ManaSota Films monthly meet-up at Parkway 8 Cinemas will be the last with founder Mark Troy playing the role of emcee, at least for the foreseeable future. According to Troy, veteran local filmmaker and active community member John Lagerholm will take over hosting duties for future gatherings.
"It was time to get some new energy into the monthly meetings," says Troy, who has served as host for the last three years, since creating the group. "I'm still very involved with the community and it's healthy, strong and growing as much as it ever has."
"John Lagerholm is the single person who has the most passion for the community," Troy continued, "so it's easy for me to do this."
Troy assures that he will remain an active presence in the group and will still be found at the monthly events. In short, he says, "It's just Mark taking a break."
Tonight's ManaSota Films meet-up begins at 7pm at Parkway 8 Cinemas on Lockwood Ridge Rd.


text:
Jerome Oxman, who started a mail-order business in the early 1960s that grew into a sprawling Santa Fe Springs outlet that became both a military surplus store and a military museum, has died. He was 97.
Oxman died of prostate cancer Feb. 22 at his Buena Park home, said his son, Brian.
Oxman was an expert at buying items at government auctions, and his love for surplus military gear was honed by three years of World War II duty on a U.S. Army supply line in Iran. He worked at a Vernon surplus store before starting Oxman's Surplus Inc. at Rosecrans and Valley View avenues in 1961.
"There used to be so much surplus equipment stored by aircraft companies and military bases all over the country," he told The Times two years ago. "Now, it's hard to find."
Oxman started his historical collection in 1950 when his employer sent him to pick up a load of government gear at a surplus warehouse. On a whim, he purchased a discarded Norden bomb sight, which in 1940 had cost the equivalent of about $125,000 in today's dollars. Oxman paid $9.80.